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P-5 P-8 P-10 Briefs Akhilesh is afraid, has accepted he Nullify TN assembly has lost the game: Modi at UP rally proceedings on Saturday: Fatehpur: Prime Minister (Cong-SP) alliance was as holy Narendra Modi on Sunday as Gayatri.” Stalin to Governor lambasted the Samajwadi Par- Prajapati, who is contesting ty government for its “failure as a candidate of the alliance , Feb 19 (IANS) DMK bly complex and a “thick atmo- “to maintain law and order in in the prestigeous Amethi Working President M.K. Stalin on sphere of terror” was prevailing. , saying ‘goonda constituency, was sacked by Sunday urged the Gov- According to Stalin, the AIADMK raj’ was prevailing there and Akhilesh from his cabinet in ernor to nullify the proceedings in the legislators belonging to the V.K. even the Supreme Court had 2016 but later reinstated in assembly on Saturday in which Chief Sasikala camp who were kept as to intervene to get a minis- voice has become feeble, he the council of ministers sans Minister Edapaddi K. Palaniswami hostages for some days in a beach ter booked in an alleged rape is afraid and looking for right the lucrative mining portfolio. won the confidence vote. resort were brought to the assem- case. “The SC had to inter- words while talking to media,” Terming SP’s alliance with Stalin, who is also the Leader of bly “under tight security and they vene to get the FIR registered he said, adding that the SP Congress as an “insult” of so- the Opposition in the assembly, appeared to be under constant against Gayatri Prasad Praj- chief has “accepted that he has cialist leader Ram Manohar in his representation to Gover- threat”. Stalin said the Speaker of apati. ‘Goonda raj’ is prevail- lost the game”. “Why is the po- Lohia, he said “SP has insult- nor C. Vidayasagar Rao said the the house P. Dhanapal did not re- ing all over UP and police sta- licing system so inefficient in ed Lohia by forging alliance motion of confidence moved by spond to his request for a secret tions have become Samajwadi UP? Why are complaints not with the Congress.” Chief Minister Palaniswami was ballot on the confidence motion. Party office,” Modi said at an registered? What work culture In a jibe at Rahul Gandhi adopted in the absence of the en- According to the DMK leader, I am sure I can still fulfill the dream of election rally in Fatehpur. is it? SP is least concerned without taking his name for tire opposition on Saturday. the party legislators had no other completing my education: Sonam Kapoor With the apex court breath- about improving law and or- forging alliance with SP, Modi Stalin requested Rao to invoke way to register their protest and ing down its neck, UP Police der situation in UP. said, “Those born with silver his Constitutional powers “to resorted to peaceful sit-in inside 130 terrorists killed, 350 arrested yesterday filed an FIR against I urge people to elect a gov- spoon in mouth have realised nullify the entire proceedings the house. “The Speaker ordered in Pak’s anti-terror drive the tainted minister in con- ernment that will ensure safe- that the situation is not in with a view to protect the spirit expulsion of all the members of nection with cases of alleged ty of people,” he said, putting their favour on the ground. of democracy and the Constitu- the DMK, without following the Lahore/Peshawar, Feb 19 (IANS) More than gangrape and attempt to rape a SP government on the dock. After ‘27 saal, UP behal’ slo- tion”. Stalin said extraordinary procedure laid down. The police 130 suspected terrorists have been killed and woman and her minor daugh- Modi referred to the CM’s gan, Congress was compelled police presence was mobilised, entered into the house presum- over 350 people, mostly Afghans, arrested in Pak- ter. “The glow has disappeared rally to campaign for Prajapa- to form alliance with SP be- giving an impression of a “war- ably on instructions given in ad- istan as part of a nationwide crackdown by secu- from Akhilesh ’s face, his ti and wondered whether “the cause of this reason.” like situation” around the assem- vance by the Speaker. rity forces following a string of suicide bombings in the country. At least 15 terrorists were killed in another targeted strike by the Pakistani forces across the Afghan border on Sunday, Geo News Nagaland CM Zeliang The Vice Presi- reported. A high-value target, known for recruit- dent, Shri M. ing terrorists and training suicide bombers, was Hamid Ansari also reportedly gunned down and at least 12 ter- steps down ror sanctuaries, including a hideout and weapon ing of the ruling Demo- and Smt. Salma depot camp of Jamaat-ul-Ahrar’s commander cratic Alliance of Nagaland Ansari emplane were also pounded. (DAN) legislature party at for a five-day In Pakistan’s northwest tribal region, at least the same venue. 11 Afghan terrorists were killed during a gun- Agitating tribal groups visit to Rwanda battle with the security forces. The gunbattle have been demanding the and Uganda, in occurred in Sapperkot and Para Chamkani in resignation of Zeliang over New Delhi on Kurram Agency. his decision to conduct civic bodies’ elections with February 19, EU citizens in UK could face Kohima, Feb 19 (IANS) 33 per cent reservation for 2017. PIB legal limbo Nagaland Chief Minister women. T.R. Zeliang on Sunday de- In the 60-member as- London, Feb 19 (IANS) The European Union cided to step down to make sembly, the ruling Demo- (EU) fears millions of its nationals living in the way for a consensus candi- cratic Alliance of Naga- 61% polling in UP third phase poll UK will be left stranded in a legal no mans land date to succeed him. land coalition government after the country leaves the bloc because of the In a letter to MLAs of the comprises 48 NPF legisla- , Feb 19 stronghold of Rajya Sab- Farukkhabad saw an 12 districts in the third weaknesses of the British immigration system, ruling Naga People’s Front tors, including suspended (IANS) Over 61 per cent ha member Naresh Agar- impressive voter turn out phase of voting in Ut- according to a leaked document. (NPF), Zeliang said he has legislator Imkong Imchen, voting was recorded in wal -- (53.94), Kanpur with 54.40 per cent and tar Pradesh, the ruling Members of the European Parliament (MEP) decided to resign to break four Bharatiya Janata Party eight hours since polling rural (54) and Auraiyya election officials hope (SP) and senior European diplomats fear that chaos the deadlock between the (BJP) and eight Indepen- began for the third phase (51.72). the voter percentage held 55 seats and is faced will ensue as the Home Office does not have agitating groups and the dents. of the Uttar Pradesh as- Etawah, the home would better itself from with the daunting task of the information or systems in place to select government. On Saturday, more than sembly elections on Sun- town of the first fam- the 2012 state assembly saving its position, if not who can stay, once the UK restricts access to The Chief Minister has 50 legislators “signed a let- day, Election Commis- ily of Uttar Pradesh, saw elections. repeating it. nationals from the other 27 EU member states, called for an emergency ter of support” in favour of sion (EC) officials said. a not-so-encouraging Lucknow continued to Stray incidents of vio- the Guardian reported. meeting of the NPF legis- the state’s lone Lok Sabha The maximum ballot- voter turn out till 3 p.m. be poor turnout district lence - firing, preventing It is widely assumed that, at an early stage of lature party on Monday at member, Neiphiu Rio, as ing was reported from and 52.63 per cent votes with merely 50.5 per cent some from voting and article 50 -- official process of exiting the EU the state banquet hall. This the new legislature party Barabanki where the were cast. balloting. stone pelting - were re- -- negotiations, Britain and the bloc will agree will be followed by a meet- leader, to replace Zeliang. figure stood at 56.23 per In Mainpuri, another In Unnao as well, only ported from some places a cut-off date after which foreigners who have cent, followed closely Samajwadi Party bas- 50 per cent votes were though voting has been settled in the country will not have an auto- by Sitapur (56), Kannauj tion, 50.35 per cent votes cast so far. Of the 69 by and large peaceful in matic right to remain. Speaker for unanimous pas- (54.33), Hardoi -- the were cast. seats going to polls in most constituencies. BSE 28,468.75 and writer, and also held important Sensex NSE 8,821.70 sage for women’s quota bill Former Chief Justice of cabinet portfolios under Prime GOLD 22 CT 29,550 Indore, Feb 19 (IANS) Lok equal opportunities,” she add- Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Lal Sabha Speaker Sumitra Maha- ed. She also hit out at those op- Bahadur Shastri. SILVER 1 KG 42,200 jan on Sunday said the much posing women’s reservation in India Altamas Kabir dead A meritorious student, Altamas awaited women’s reservation Parliament. Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) Former Condoling Kabir’s death, West Kabir studied at Mount Hermon bill should be passed unani- “Some one tears up the pag- Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Ba- School, Darjeeling, and Calcutta Forex Rates mously and respectfully by es while someone raises slo- died at a private hospital here on nerjee said the country has lost a Boys’ School in the eastern metrop- Indian Rupees Parliament. gans. Such behaviour should Sunday due to renal complications. legal luminary. olis before graduating with History Talking to reporters on the not take place. All should He was 68, and leaves behind his “My thoughts with his family/ from Presidency College. Later, he US Dollar 67.01 sidelines of the South Asian unanimously and respectfully wife Minna, son Deep and daugh- colleagues. India and Bengal have secured a degree in Law from Cal- Speakers’ Summit here, Ma- pass the bill,” she said in an ap- ter Anamika, family sources said. lost a legal luminary,” she said in a cutta University. British Pound 83.54 hajan said: “Women’s reser- parent reference to members Kabir breathed his last at 2.52 tweet. He enrolled as an advocate in vation is needed definitely who even attempted to physi- p.m. at Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kabir was born on July 19, 1948, 1973, taking up both civil and crim- Euro 71.09 but that does not mean they cally attack Rajya Sabha Chair- where he was admitted on February in a famed Bengali Muslim family inal cases in the district courts and Qatar Riyal 18.30 are weak. They are as able as man Hamid Ansari to disrupt 8, with multiple problems, includ- in Faridpur district (now in Ban- the Calcutta High Court. men... think like any men.” its tabling. ing the end stage of renal failure. gladesh). His father Jehangir Kabir He was appointed a permanent Saudi Riyal 18.05 “But the demand for wom- The bill seeks to reserve one- Kabir served as the 39th Chief was a noted politician, who served Judge in the Calcutta High Court en’s reservation is only assert- third of all seats for women in Justice of India from September in the cabinets of three Chief Min- on August 6, 1990, and played a key UAE Dirham 18.14 ing their basic human, civil the Lok Sabha and the state 29, 2012, till his retirement on isters of Bengal. His uncle Huma- role in the computerisation of the and political rights. They need legislative assemblies. July 19, 2013. yun Kabir was a noted educationist high court and lower judiciaries. Indian Horizon 2 City Monday, February 20, 2017 Telecaller’s GST ensures transparency: Etela Hyderabad Feb 19 : Finance ning to levy 4 per cent tax. The Five held by Osmania University death: Suicide not Minister Etela Rajender on Sun- current business of Gems and day expressed confidence that Diamonds industry is put at police for acquiring fraud certificates ruled out implementation of GST would Rs 3 lakh crore in the country, Hyderabad Feb 19 : Darsgah- ber EN021700093 in the name spired to prepare and handover Hyderabad Feb 19 (NSS): The death of telecaller avoid confusion and ensure contributing 6 per cent share in Jihad-o-Shahadat secretary of Shaik Abdullah and found the engineering certificate duly Korapu Sunitha is getting all the more intricate with transparency across the nation. the GDP. The jewellers sought Shaik Saifullah alias Khalid, that it was not found in the re- attested by the university au- investigators not ruling out a suicide angle. The He exhorted gems and dia- to increase their share in the along with four others, was ar- cords. “He further checked it thorities. “Saifullah had paid probe so far has seen the police interrogating more monds businessmen to earn GDP if the Centre encouraged rested by the Osmania Univer- with engineering section and Rs. 2 lakh to the four persons than 10 persons but failing to achieve any break- money legally and pay taxes to their business with low tax of sity police for allegedly fraudu- found it to be fake certificate,” for arranging the certificate for through in the mysterious case. Thirty-two-year the government. Payment of 1.25 per cent. The Finance Min- lently obtaining an engineering said Inspector Osmania Uni- his elder brother Abdullah who Sunitha’s charred body was recovered from near taxes would increase the coffers ister stated that Telangana was course certificate of Osmania versity, V Ashok Reddy. The po- works in a private company in the Borabanda Kotha Road railway track under the of the State and the Central gov- the only State fighting with the University. lice are probing if the university Saudi Arabia,” the Inspector Madhapur police station limits on Wednesday. The ernment, he said. Centre for practical taxation. According to the police, the staff had provided certificates added. police, since then, have summoned several of her When a delegation of All The State government argued Controller of Examination to other people also in similar Saifullah who is secretary of friends and questioned them. Messages in her email India Gems and Diamonds with the Centre in this regard Branch, Osmania University, manner. DJS was involved in two cases and phone too were examined, during which the po- Federation called on him and to avoid unscientific method M. Kumar complained that as The police who took up in- and a Non Bailable Warrant is lice found that she used to maintain contacts with wanted inclusion of 1.25 per of taxation, he said. Rajender a routine inspection he visited vestigation found out that four pending against him. The po- one Shravan, who was also questioned, but with no cent tax in the forthcoming asked them to earn money and the Electronic Data Processing employees of Osmania Univer- lice are probing if the university major clues coming up. “Smoke found in her lungs GST regime across the nation, pay taxes to the government as (EDP) section and found an ap- sity, Gudipati Santhosh Reddy, staff had provided certificates during the post-mortem has given credence to the the Minister said the Centre evading the same would ham- plication. Kumar said he had Thanpa Ramesh, C Aravind Ku- to other people also in similar suicide angle. Nevertheless, we are probing the case held discussions and was plan- per the development process. checked the application num- mar and Mamidala Ramu con- manner. from all angles, including murder,” said an official. When contacted, Cyberabad Police Commissioner Sandeep Shandilya said, “We will solve the mystery Physical Literacy GHMC chief, Army officials discuss behind the case within a few days.” Sunitha was working as a telecaller with Monster.com in Ameer- pet for the past three months, before which she was movement in its second week floods in city during monsoon employed with Sulekha Classifieds. Hyderabad, Feb.19: movement” aims to bring Fun and Fitness Activities Hyderabad, Feb.18: GHMC Commis- Army officials discussed steps how to deal Physical Literacy Days, a change in the well-being and social events on na- sioner B Janardhan Reddy held a meeting with the challenges if arose. Students trained in first of its kind new initia- of a demographic com- tional important days. with Military officials to discuss a strat- The Army officials sought information tive in India, which kicked prises of people from all “In the last few years, egy to meet challenges during the coming about the areas and roads which are vul- Cardio-Pulmonary off last week held today at sections/all ages, by mak- somewhere down the monsoon. It may be mentioned here that nerable during rainyseason. Janardhan Gachibowli. ing them to adopt an ac- line, we have lost the several parts of the city were inundated last Reddy asked Army officials to attend a Resuscitation The initiative, the tive life style. Variety of importance of physi- year due to flash floods and heavy rains Disaster Management meeting to be held brain child of Pullela art, cultural, fun, fitness cal movement. We have disrupting normal life badly. In today’s onMarch 4 to discuss how to coordinate Hyderabad Feb 19 : Over 250 schoolchildren Gopichand and few like- programs are introduced. moved a lot more to- meeting, the GHMC Commissioner and among various departments. and teachers from various schools and gym in- minded organisations, It is open to all commu- wards alphabetical litera- structors received training in Basic Life Support aims to improve sports nities. Every citizen is cy, numerical literacy and and First-Aid at Apollo Institute of Medical Sci- knowledge and physical invited to make use of it. forgotten what the basics ences and Research here on Saturday. The train- literacy in India. The one Its aim is to see that every of physical literacy are. ing in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) was kilometre stretch from individual in the city must I think in our race to be- done by a team of life-support instructors from IDBI Bank toPullela Gopi- participate in Physical come more and more ed- the hospital’s department of emergency medi- chand Academy Road in Literacy Day. ucated alphabetically, we cine as part of the National Assembly on Pedi- the financial district of Activities at the Physi- have lost the fundamen- atric Emergency Medicine (NAPEM) conference, Gachibowli is fun time cal Literacy Days Dance tal of physical movement according to a press release. The NAPEM 2017 is and activity zone every forms - Classical, West- and it brings us back to being conducted by the Society for Trauma and Sunday morning from 6 ern/Folk , Street Sports – our early days when our Emergency Pediatrics in collaboration with the am to 9.30 am. The ini- Gulli cricket, GilliDanda, own native games used Society for Emergency Medicine India, the In- tiative caught on well in 7 stones, Marbles, Spin- to have so much physi- dian Academy of Pediatrics and Apollo Hospitals its second week itself as ning wheel etc , Martial cal literacy in them”, with an aim to raise awareness and standard of more than 1000 people Arts – Karate, Kung fu, said Pullela Gopichand, care for pediatric emergencies in city hospitals, took part in various ac- Pro sports – , National Chief Coach, the release added. Head of the Apollo Hyderabad tivities. “Physical Literacy Boxing, street football , Indian Badminton, The Emergency Department Imron Subhan, said in Days”, a community de- Yoga & Meditation, Zum- chief patron and initia- an emergency, bystanders who witness an acci- velopment program un- ba & Aerobics , Jogging, tive leader of the Physical Maren Christensen, Senior Vice President of intellectual property counsel at Universal Studios dent should provide first-aid and quickly get the der the “Physical Literacy walking, cycling, Other Literacy Program. in Los Angeles and Alessandra Silvestro, Vice President, Legal and Public Policy at Time Warner victim to the hospital. “If they hesitate or delay Inc., at the Brussels visited NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. the transportation, then even emergency doc- tors cannot do much for a patient. Every family Showcasing rustic should have at least one person trained in basic Schools for children of life support and first-aid skills,” he added. beauty of village Plan to build Hyderabad Feb 19 : Surya Prakash and oth- ing acrylic paint, charcoal brick klin workers Through around 150 se- ers were also present. The and pens have been used Sevalal bhavan lected works, including exhibition Bhaavanaatha- in the different paint- paintings, sculptures, rangam – A Retrospec- ings. “I take inspiration Karimnagar Feb 19 : Zilla Parishad Chairperson panels and drawings ex- tive, also saw the launch from my village where I Tula Uma said that the State government was com- hibited at the State Gal- of a book titled the same. grew up and its people, mitted to uplift weaker and downtrodden sections lery of Art, veteran artist “The book is a compila- especially the women as of Telangana. She participated in the 278th birth Thota Vaikuntam show- tion of Vaikuntam’s works you can see. I was always anniversary celebrations of Sant Sevalal Maharaj at cased the rustic beauty of and conversations with fascinated by the folklore Saptagiri Colony here on Sunday. Speaking on the village and its people, in the other artists, which and the scenic beauty occasion, Uma said that festivals of all communities his signature style. throws light on his other of the rural,” Vaikuntam were being celebrated officially on behalf of the gov- The exhibition was in- side. Understanding the said. The inauguration ernment. Sevalal Jayanti was also being celebrated augurated by Governor personal life of an artist was attended by art con- officially in the State, she added. ESL Narasimhan, who helps the public to re- noisseurs in the city. Local legislator Gangula Kamalakar said that later took a look around late to his works better,” The exhibition will be Sevalal was treated as god by the tribals. For the the exhibition. Curator said Manvinder Dawer. open till February 27 from first time after formation of Telangana, the Seva- Manvinder Dawer, artist Multiple media, includ- 11 am to 7 pm. lal Jayanti was being celebrated officially in the State. Assuring people that the State government would strive for construction of Sevalal bhavan, Traffic is a Gangula Kamalakar said that government was committed to protecting the interests of all sec- tions of society. MLC Naradasu Laxman Rao said Mahesh M Bhagwat Commissioner along with children who were rescued problem in old city from brick kilns. A new school where education will be imparted in Oriya that Sant Sevalal had strived hard for the uplift language as medium of instruction was opened for school children. of tribals and their rights. It was only because of Hyderabad Feb 19 several road stretches are datnagar and Bandlaguda his good work that people still remembered him, (NSS): Traffic situation at narrow which results in are a home to close to two Hyderabad Feb 19 : Several hundreds of ing whatever possible in the form of books he added. several key stretches in traffic slowdowns. Take lakh families. miles away from their homes, nearly 400 and clothes to the children. The teachers the old city continues to the example of the road “Those bound for these children from Odisha whose parents work will be paid salaries by the district adminis- be grim with the authori- near Aliabad Sarai where areas negotiate through in brick kilns here, can now get enrolled at tration,” he said. The owners of brick kilns, ties failing to install traf- motorists have to squeeze the arterial Charminar to schools where they will be tutored in Oriya as their moral responsibility, too have come ADVERTISEMENTS INVITED fic signals, personnel and through a 30 feet road Chandrayangutta road language. The Rachakonda police, along forward to support the education of the road markings, resulting stretch and with no cops and the rush continues with the local district administration, children. They are contributing whatever in hardship to both pe- to streamline traffic, long till midnight. Yet there are opening two schools for the children. possible in the form of books and clothes to To Advertise in destrians and motorists. jams are a common thing. are no sign of police- Close to 370 children were rescued by the the children. Several important traffic “Two buses cannot easily men,” said Mirza Faizul- police along with the district administra- Around 170 children are enrolled at the junctions like the Sham- pass through the stretch lah Baig, a tour operator tion last month. school. One more school will be opened at INDIAN HORIZON sheergunj New Road, Vol- at one go. At times it takes from Falaknuma. Hotels “All the children had come along with Chotuppal or another 200 children were ga Hotel junction at Sha- at least seven to ten min- on busy road stretches their parents to work in brick kilns. We have rescued from brick kilns. The district ad- English Daily halibanda, Kishanbagh utes to cross the 300 metre are also given a free hand counseled the parents and asked them to ministration is providing accommodation, junction and Moosa Bowli road stretch,” complains to park vehicles which enroll their children at the school where food and other articles like slates, chalks at concessional rates. junction do not have any Niyaz Ahmed, a business- end up further narrow- they will be taught in Oriya language,” said and books. Two teachers familiar with Ori- Pleasing display, traffic signal systems. “In man from Chandrayang- ing down of the road. At Mahesh M Bhagwat, Commissioner, Ra- ya language are now teaching them. “We Wider reach the early mornings and utta area. With several Shahdab Hotel close to chakonda. One school was opened on Sat- wanted the children to study in Oriya so late evenings, there are new colonies coming up Madina building, Fiza Ho- urday at Chikatimamidi village in Bomma- that they continue their education when Please contact: no traffic cops leading to beyond the old city, the tel at Bahadurpura cross laramaram mandal of Bhuvangir district. they go back to their native places after six a chaotic scenario,” com- traffic volume had tre- road, Shah Ghouse Hotel The teachers will be paid salaries by the dis- months or so. Again when they are here, 040-66616611, 66839818, plains Mohd Isthiaq, a mendously increased with at Shahalibanda and the trict administration,” he said. The owners they will continue their education,” Mr. or Email: [email protected], lecturer at a private junior the rush continuing till Pista House bakery at Ete- of brick kilns, as their moral responsibility, Bhagwat told Telangana Today. Another [email protected], college. The old city be- midnight. Areas of Sha- bar Chowk, one can find too have come forward to support the edu- eight teachers will join the schools in the ing around centuries old, heennagar, Errakunta, Sa- vehicles parked. cation of the children. They are contribut- next few days. Indian Horizon Monday, February 20, 2017 State 3 CM greets Prof. UPSC chairman pats TSPSC Ramanna lays stone for Ghanta Chakrapani bridge construction work Hyderabad, Feb.19: Chief Minister K. Chan- for path-breaking reforms drashekhar Rao today congratulated Prof. Ghanta Nalgonda, Feb.19: Ex- Manchiryal, Feb.19: For- of Rs two crore. Speaking separate State. The min- Chakrapani, TSPSC chairman, on his unanimous pressing displeasure once est Minister Jogu Ramanna to mediapersons on the ister assured that by 2018, election as Chairman of Standing Committee of again at TPCC Chief N Ut- today laid foundation occasion, Jogu Ramanna every house would be pro- National Conference of State PSCs. In a message tam Kumar Reddy, CLP stone for developmen- said no government had vided with drinking wa- to TSPSC Chairman, the Chief Minister expressed Deputy leader Komat- tal works at Chintaguda taken care of girijans dur- ter in both Adilabad and his happiness over the unanimous election of ireddy Venkat Reddy said under Kasipet mandal in ing the last 60 years in Manchiryal districts. Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani by Chairman UPSC the Congress party doesn’t Mancheriyal district. united Andhra Pradesh. The Minister lamented and Chairmen of all State PSCs. The Chief Min- need surveys and it wants The minister performed But the Telangana govern- that some people have ister said this will pave way for providing a lead the leaders to take the an- bhoomi puja for con- ment was paying atten- been misleading the youth in future to different State PSCs by the Telangana ti-incumbency to the peo- struction of a bridge be- tion for development of in the name of jobs for PSC. ple. Speaking to the media ing constructed at a cost girijans after formation of their political selfishness. here on Sunday, Kom- CPI-M backs atireddy said he reacted seriously because Uttam Nirudyoga rally told in his survey that the Boora slams Komati for Hyderabad, Feb.19: CPM State secretary Congress party would lose Thammineni Veerabhadram has informed that the election at Nakrekal. his party will extend full support to the Telanga- He made it clear that the making false statements na JAC proposed “Nirudyoga” Rally to be held on Congress party will win at February 22. Thammineni, who was on his way Nakrekal as the first seat Hyderabad, Feb.19: TRS to Khammam to participate in Mahajana Paday- in Telangana in 2019 elec- ter Komatireddy Venkat Digvijay said both parties MP Boora Narsaiah Goud atra, today told the media that his party would tions. Ridiculing the alle- Reddy’s criticism on TPCC have miserably failed to has made it clear that the extend its support to any program conducted by gations against him by his Chief N Uttam Kumar fulfil the assurances made allegations made by Nal- the JAC in the State. party leaders, Komatired- Reddy a couple of days by them on the eve of the gonda MLA Komatireddy dy said nobody was there ago, AICC general secre- elections. Venkat Reddy against the AIYF demand govt to behind him and opined tary in-charge of Telan- Exuding confidenceState government were ut- that the leaders, who want gana Congress Affairs that the Congress would terly false and mischievous. fill vacant posts to take disciplinary action Digvijaya Singh has said win in Goa, Manipur and Speaking to the media at Hyderabad, Feb.19: All India Youth Federation against him have no expe- he doesn’t think Komat- Punjab, Digvijay said the TRS Bhavan here on Sun- (AIYF) Telangana State Council today demanded rience. ireddy will join the ruling Congress-Samajwadi Par- day, Boora said Chief Min- that the State government fill vacant jobs imme- TRS party. Speaking to the ty alliance would emerge ister K Chandrasekhar Rao diately by issuing a notification. AIYF leaders M Digvijaya media after landing in the victorious in Uttar Pradesh was extending full support Anil Kumar and B Ramulu Yadav released a ‘Chalo feels Komati city on Sunday, Digvijay too. Terming the violent to the caste occupations Collectorate’ program wall poster here on Sun- Singh said the differences incidents in Tamil Nadu and introduced several day. Speaking on the occasion, they demanded won’t defect in the TPCC will disappear Assembly on Saturday as schemes for the benefit of that the state government give loans to the people soon. Alleging that the BJP unfortunate, Digvijay said all BCs. Condemning Kom- crore benefits to that com- ing light in the lives of the applied for loans in SC, ST, BC corporations and to TRS at the Centre and TRS in the election of new Chief atireddy’s charge that Chief munity. He said the TRS fishermen’s community, give Rs 5000 unemployment allowance to the un- Reacting to Nalgonda the State were not working Minister in Tamil Nadu Minister KCR was doing government decided to give Boora asked Komatireddy employed youth. They also demanded the state MLA and former minis- as expected by the people, was happy news. nothing to caste occupa- lakhs of sheep and goats as whether it was not a fact government to issue notification for DSC to fill tions, Boora demanded there were around four lakh that Congress earned noto- 25,000 vacant teacher posts and issue another no- that Komatireddy tender shepherds in Telangana riety for disturbing lives of tification for Gurukula teacher posts immediately. apologies to the BCs. The State. “Komatireddy is not toddy tappers in the State. Ponguleti demands State government has dis- in a position to digest these “Komatireddy has no in- AP Budget session tributed 40 crore fish seed facts and hence resorting to terest in the development for the fishermen’s com- baseless allegations against of BCs,” he said and reit- from early March pre-budget meeting munity, he said and exuded the State government”, erated that Chief Minister Amaravati, Feb.19: Andhra Pradesh Assembly Nalgonda: Telangana confidence that rearinghe said. Asserting that the was committed to uplift of Speaker Kodela Sivaprasada Rao today said the Jagruthi president and fish seed will result Rs 4000 TRS government was fill- the BCs. State budget session is likely to be held in the Nizamabad MP Kal- first week of March. The Speaker has directed the vakuntla Kavitha on Sun- Legislature staff to return to the new capital city day said that all the districts Prof. Chakrapani New Amaravati fromHyderabad by February 25. The in the State have under- arrangements for shifting of staff have already gone remarkable develop- been made, he said. The ruling TDP has held four ment under the Telangana Chairman of Standing Assembly sessions in Hyderabad, Kodela said. Rashtra Samithi (TRS) gov- ernment headed by Chief Committee of State PSCs Hussainsagar to Minister K Chandrashek- har Rao. Addressing me- house bird islands diapersons here, Kavitha Hyderabad Feb 19 : Soon, the birds of Hussain- recalled that injustice done Thermal Power Plant pro- on Congress leaders for sagar will have islands of their own in the mid- to Telangana in terms of posed at Damaracharla, acting against the inter- dle of the lake. Complete with trees and green water share, funds share Nalgonda district would est of people, Kavitha said growth, these islands will also provide appropri- and jobs provided, was the be contributing towards several top Congress lead- ate space for nests for birds which migrate to the theme on which the sepa- ensuring nine hours pow- ers were representing the city from miles away. In an unique exercise, the rate Statehood movement er supply to the farmers in district. “The Congress Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Author- was fought. “We achieved the State. leaders have failed in ex- ity (HMDA) has initiated work at Hussainsagar to our objective of separate The TRS MP said that tending constructive sug- develop a chain of islands that will be exclusive State and the government like all other districts, gestions to the State gov- homes for birds. These land masses are being is now working with a Nalgonda was also devel- ernment for development created using large quantities of silt that is being comprehensive plan in all oping on all fronts with of the State and welfare dredged close to the confluence of the Kukatpally the three areas,” she said. the initiatives launched of the people,” she said. nala in the water body. As part of the Hussain- The State government by the Chief Minister to- Although the State gov- sagar cleaning initiative, the HMDA a few years was giving top priority wards achieving the goal ernment had been issu- ago had taken up dredging of the lake sediment to protect the interest of of ‘Bangaru Telangana’ ing notifications for filling Hyderabad Feb 19 : Telangana State conference and work towards making at confluence points of four inlets — Banjara farmers in the State, she (Golden Telangana). She up thousands of vacant Public Service Commission (TSPSC) PSCs more responsive and transpar- nala, Balapur nala, Picket nala and Kukatpally in- said and added that pow- said political awareness posts, the Congress lead- Chairman Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani ent. Union Public Service Commission, let. While work on the first three was completed. er supply for lift irrigation among the people of Na- ers were levleling allega- has been unanimously elected as the Chairman, David R Syiemlieh con- and most of the dredged sediment was shifted schemes on the left canal lgonda district was high tions claiming that not a Chairman of the Standing Committee gratulated Prof. Chakrapani upon his to dumping yards, questions arose about the fate of Nagarjuna Sagar Proj- compared to other dis- single job was provided to of National Conference of State Public election as Chairman of Standing Com- of the Kukatpally inlet confluence as the sedi- ect was increased to 24 tricts, Nalgonda had es- the unemployed, she said. Service Commission for a term of three mittee. He hoped that Prof.Chakrapani ment there was found to be hazardous. Among hours from 16 hours for tablished itself as a land of The Congress leaders years. He was elected on the second day would take forward the deliberations of others, analysis of the sediment from the Ku- the benefit of the ayacut agitations. “The State gov- should change their atti- of the National Conference of Chair- the National Conference of PSCs and katpally nala, which brings in polluted water and farmers. Efforts were on to ernment is keen on devel- tude and not talk without person of State PSCs held at Gujarat on strive towards digitisation of PSCs in discharges from industrial clusters, had shown setup minor lift irrigation opment of the district as ascertaining facts. The Sunday. the country. high presence of hazardous cadmium. Since schemes to provide irriga- well as solve the problems main agenda in politics The Standing Committee is the high- Governor of Gujarat O P Kohli also dumping of the hazardous sediment at regular tion facility to uncovered being faced by the people should be development of est policy making body of the National congratulated TSPSC Chairman and dumping yards is not allowed, the dredging of area in the ayacut, Kavitha in some areas,” she said. Telangana State,” the TRS Conference of State PSCs, which will hoped that TSPSC would share its tech- this inlet confluence was held back all these days. said, adding that with the Coming down heavily MP said. steer ahead the decisions, policies of nology and reforms with other PSCs. Telangana in robust Police question fiscal health two Sudanese at RGIA,

Hyderabad: As the Telangana government draws up plans for a hefty Rs 1.50 lakh crore budget for fiscal 2017-18, the State is gearing up to showcase its finan- let off later cial soundness despite demonetisation. In 2015-16, the TRS government came Hyderabad Feb 19 : Two Sudan nationals who were found up with a budget of Rs 1,15,689 lakh crore and Rs 1,30,416 lakh crore in 2016-17. moving under suspicious circumstances were intercepted and Demonetisation had a negative impact on the financial condition of most of the questioned by the Cyberabad police at the Rajiv Gandhi Inter- States in the country, forcing many of them to seek compensation from the Cen- national Airport (RGIA), Shamshabad on Sunday. tre for their losses. However, Telangana bounced back from demonetisation and The police personnel were checking vehicles at the main en- made alternative arrangements for strengthening its economy. The government trance of the airport when they stopped a Maruti Zen car from also succeeded in making many towns and villages in the State go the cashless Odisha and found the Sudanese. On being questioned, the duo way, proving wrong the initial apprehensions, and made it a success. The State told the police that they had came to Hyderabad six months The Union Minister for Urban Development, Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation and Information & Broadcasting, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and the Minister of State recorded 19.5 per cent growth and is now making huge development plans for ago to pursue a three-year course from a university in Warangal for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) and Parliamentary the 2017-18 budget. According to the Chief Minister, K Chandrashekhar Rao, the district. After further enquiries and examination of documents Affairs, Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy inspecting Medical Center, during the inauguration of State was getting an additional Rs 10,000 crore to Rs. 15,000 crore revenue every in their possession, they were let off. “We have not registered the Skill Development Center, at Swarna Bharat Trust, in Muchintal, Hyderabad . year, indicating the robust financial position of the State. any case against them,” said the RGIA Inspector, M. Mahesh. Indian Horizon Monday, February 20, 2017 South 4

Divyadarshini Solar power tariff drops from 230-crore Centre aid for performed with ease, SCT hospital Rs 7.1 to Rs 4.4 per unit in THIRUVANANTHA- tients were registered in 2016 confidence: Dhanush PURAM: Feb 19 (IANS In a alone. The annual outpatient 1 yrSivakumar B major boost for the develop- attendance is 1,80,000 and IP Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) Actor Dhanush on Sunday said he ment of Sree Chitra Tirunal admission of around 15,000 enjoyed working with television anchor-turned-actress Di- The Tamil Nadu Electric- Institute for Medical Sciences per year, though there are vyadarshini for his upcoming Tamil directorial debut “Power ity Regulatory Commission and Technology (SCTIMST), only 253 beds at present. The Paandi”. He said she performed with ease and confidence. (TNERC) permitted Tanged- the Union government has number of sub-specialty OPs “Filmed Divyadarshini cameo in ‘Power Paandi’. She per- co to set up solar projects to sanctioned Rs 230 crore to and interventions has also formed with so much ease and confidence. Very happy and the extent of only 500MW for the institute from the Prad- been increased.Availability surprised,” Dhanush tweeted. Popular for hosting chat show the coming year. Out of this han Mantri Swasthya Sura- of land was the first hurdle to “Koffee with DD”, she has also starred in films such as “Nala Tangedco received bids for khsa Yojana (PMSSY). “The be crossed, with hardly any Damayanti” and “Saroja”. The film, which stars veteran actor 300MW .In November last fund will be utilized for con- spare land in its possession. Raj Kiran, revolves around the lives of a few stuntmen. Dha- year, Tangedco received 20 structing a new super-spe- The initial efforts of the in- nush will be seen in a cameo, playing the younger version of bids for only 116MW and with cialty block at the institute. stitute in 2012-13 to build Raj Kiran. The film also stars Prasanna and Chaya Singh, and the latest tenders, the discom While the Union ministry this facility from its own in- has music by Sean Roldan. Produced by Wunderbar Films, has a total of 416MW out of of health and family welfare come and grant-in aid from “Power Paandi” is slated for release on April 14. CHENNAI: Feb 19 (IANS found a bid for 100MW at 500MW . Though there are will provide Rs 120 crore, the government did not take Solar power generation tariff Rs 4.40 per unit and the up- states where the solar tariff is the remaining amount will off though a foundation was fixed at Rs 4.40 per unit by set tariff fixed by the discom much less compared to Tamil be given by the department stone for a new block was Tangedco on Saturday .With was Rs 4.50 per unit. “This is Nadu, land price prevents the of science and technology laid. In 2015, the new ad- Rajamouli heaps praise this, the tariff came down the lowest bid out of 22 bids solar tariff from falling fur- (DST) under the nodal min- ministration had planned to from Rs 7.10 to Rs 4.40 within which we received for 300MW ther, an official said. “In Tamil istry for SCTIMST, the Union develop the institute in two on ‘Ghazi’ a year. . There are other bids at Rs Nadu, the land price is exorbi- ministry of science, technol- phases. The new proposal, The Tamil Nadu Generation 4.48 or higher but they will tant. Most of the capital cost ogy and earth sciences,’’ said approved by the governing Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) Rana Daggubati-starrer “Ghazi”, and Distribution Cooperation have to reduce their bids and is invested on the land.Once Dr Asha Kishore, director of body of the institute chaired based on the mysterious sinking of PNS Ghazi, a Pakistan- (Tangedco) opened the bids match the lowest tariff of Rs we say that the land is for so- the institute. The outpatient by K M Chandrasekhar, was deployed submarine during India-Pakistan 1971 war, has won for 300MW of solar power to 4.40,” a senior Tangedco of- lar power project, the price is and inpatient attendance submitted in September over filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli. He feels the underwater war be set up during 2017-18 and ficial said. jacked up further,” said an of- have surged over the years 2016 for funding to the Cen- drama has excelled. “Riveting show by the captain and his and an additional 16,000 pa- tre, said Kishore. crew. Both on screen and off screen. Team Ghazi excels. Con- gratulations Rana,” Rajamouli tweeted on Sunday. Directed by Sankalp, Rana played Lt. Commander Arjun Varma in the in the chopper, the official said it has film, which has released in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil. The film, HAL hopes to fly multi-role chopper by yet to be decided. He also said speci- which is titled “The Ghazi Attack” in Hindi, also stars Kay Kay fications are needed from the users to Menon, Atul Kulkarni and Taapsee Pannu. “Ghazi” is partially 2019, yet to finalise engine finetune the design. “Requirements based on the book “Blue Fish”, penned by the director himself. need to come from the users. Right Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is a partner with A.A. films (ALH), the weaponised Rudra ALH, a now we have designed the mock-up for “The Ghazi Attack”. Karan tweeted: “’The Ghazi Attack’ Light Combat Helicopter and the lat- on the lines of the Mi-17,” he said. holding strong! Box office growth and tremendous apprecia- est Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), has “Once this helicopter is ready, we will tion! The team is grateful! Thank you...a sleeper hit on its way.” embarked on the mission to make an not need to go out and buy helicopters. The story is about an executive naval officer of the Indian sub- Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH), So far we have largely depended on the marine S21 and his team who remain underwater for 18 days. with a 12-tonne lift capacity, to reduce Russian Mi-17s,” the official said. He the dependance on imports for this added that a lot of interest has been category. The mock-up presented at expressed in the chopper by delegates Rumoured couple Jai, the Aero India 2017 is based largely on from several countries, apart from the the Russian Mi-17, and HAL plans to Indian forces. “They are amazed by sizzle in new develop four versions of it for the three the mock-up, every one is surprised Bengaluru, Feb 19 (IANS) State- chopper, which will be the biggest ro- Services and for civilian use. An HAL that HAL is doing it,” the official said. film’s poster owned behemoth Hindustan Aero- tary wing aircraft ever made by India, official, who did not want to be named The chopper can seat 24 troops or 12 nautics Limited (HAL) is hopeful of will be finalised only after specifica- as he was not authorised to speak to passengers. It is 5.7 metres long, 2.1 Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) Actors Jai and Anjali, who are said to flying its future multi-role helicopter, tions are received from the users to the media, said the chopper should be metres wide and 1.9 metres high. The be in a relationship, have featured together in a special poster a mock-up of which was unveiled at develop the different versions that flying by 2018-19. After that, trials and chopper will be equipped with au- of their upcoming Tamil horror-thriller “Balloon”. In the film’s the just-concluded Aero India here, are planned. The HAL, which boasts customer acceptance may take seven tomatic flight control system, state- latest poster, unveiled on Saturday, Jai and Anjali strike an inti- by 2019 -- but the engine for it has not of building a series of helicopters like to eight years. However, asked about of-the-art mission systems, and ad- mate pose together. Directed by Sinish, this is the second time yet been finalised. Finer details of the the Dhruv Advanced Light helicopter the engine that is planned to be used vanced cockpit display and avionic Jai and Anjali have teamed up. They had previously worked together in the 2011 Tamil romantic drama “Engeyum Ep- pothum”. The film also stars Janani Iyer, who will be seen in a Rana grateful retro avatar. “She plays a character called Shenbagavalli, and Bellandur says enough, seeks her portions are set in 1989. Janani will be seen in a full-length retro avatar in this flashback portion. She will join the sets in for completing the next schedule in Kodaikanal (in Tamil Nadu),” Sinish had immediate revival of the lake told IANS. seven years addition to the flow of untreated sewage. S Singh, a member of the as actor Bellandur Lake Group, sought to Chhatrapati Shivaji’s know why the recommendations of the expert committee, which had held the flow of untreated sewage Bengaluru days into the lake as a major problem, were ignored by the authorities. BENGALURU: Feb 19 (IANS) On 10th January, 1666, French “The committee has suggested explorer and linguist Jean de Thevenot landed in Surat, after short-term and long-term reme- embarking from the port of Basra on the ship Hopewell. De dies. The report was submitted to Thevenot spent several months in Mughal India, and then the BDA six months ago. Are the made his way further south, to what are present-day Andhra, authorities waiting for a catastro- Telengana and Karnataka. During his travels through the Dec- phe before taking action?” asked can, he met with a rising local ruler. He recorded his impres- BENGALURU: Feb 19 (IANS) A in Bengaluru. Around fifty residents Singh. The demand for immediate sions of the meeting in his journal, with the words, “The Rajah black patch of charred weed cover- of Bellandur gathered near the lake measures to be taken to restore the is small and tawny with quick eyes which indicate abundance ing nearly 300sqm of the Bellandur on Saturday to voice their concerns lake to its former glory also comes of spirit.” Later on, the chaplain of Bombay, John L’Escaliot, lake, a grim reminder of its brush over the plight of the waterbody. in the wake of a government panel would describe this remarkable man as “of an excellent pro- with fire on Thursday, greeted visi- Seeking immediate implementa- submitting a report on the state of portion, active in exercise, and whenever he speaks, he seems tors on Saturday. Construction de- tion of the recommendations of the Bellandur Lake in the Karnataka to smile; (with) a quick and piercing eye”. bris, plastic waste of varying hues Lake Expert Committee, Bellandur high court on Friday. Stating that and form, and other trash were residents said repeated incidents of the lake was highly polluted, the Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) Actor Rana Dag- strewn across the surface of the fire are the result of indiscriminate panel has recommended mea- Increasing number gubati, basking in the success of his latest lake, one of the largest waterbodies dumping of garbage and debris, in sures to rejuvenate the waterbody. release “Ghazi”, on Sunday thanked ev- erybody for their love and support as he of bird breeders a completes seven years in the film industry. Having made his acting debut with Sekhar Sivakarthikeyan in talks with Kammula’s 2010 Telugu political drama problem “Leader”, Rana has come a long way in es- director Kongara for a project tablishing himself as a pan-Indian actor. BENGALURU: Feb 19 (IANS) A bizarre combination of loneli- “Seven years from Arjun in ‘Leader’ to Arjun Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) Actor Si- Sivakarthikeyan was unavailable ness, space shortage and the sheer gorgeousness of exotic avians in ‘Ghazi’! Thank you all for the love and sup- vakarthikeyan and “Saala Khadoos” for comment, a source close to the has resulted in a new epidemic bird depression. Other than mental port,” Rana tweeted. In “Leader” as well as director Sudha Kongara are report- actor said: “He has already com- illness, these birds are also being diagnosed with human lifestyle in “Ghazi”, he played a character called Ar- edly in talks for a yet-untitled Tamil mitted to three projects which are diseases such as obesity and diabetes. A growing number of peo- jun. Meanwhile, the “Baahubali” star’s lat- project. “They have just initiated currently in different stages of pro- ple are adopting exotic birds as pets, preferring them to dogs and est underwater war drama “Ghazi” is going talks and it’s too early to even say duction. Even if he plans to work cats because they are easier to manage in small flats. The popular strong at the box office. Directed by Sank- certainly that they will be working with Sudha, it might take time.” Si- choices are African grey parrots (average cost Rs 40,000), Australian alp, the film has been simultaneously made together. We should get some clar- vakarthikeyan is currently shooting cockatoos, South American macaws (both for around Rs 1 lakh)-- in Hindi and Telugu, and later dubbed in ity in a couple of months,” a source for Mohan Raja’s Tamil directorial all known for their incredible colours and their ability to chatter. Tamil. While the Telugu and Tamil versions told IANS. “Velaikkaran”. But many of these birds are ending up with human-like medical are titled “Ghazi”, the Hindi version is called Producer A.M. Rathnam, who Kongara, meanwhile, is wrapping conditions. Avian vets have ramped up their clinics to include “The Ghazi Attack”. Rana currently awaits had announced his interest to up Telugu boxing-drama “Guru”, a equipment such as bird ICU --specially designed temperature- the release of “Baahubali: The Conclusion”, work with Sivakarthikeyan, will remake of her own film “Saala Kha- controlled intensive care units for these fine feathered creatures. the second part in the franchise. be bankrolling the project. While doos”. Indian Horizon Monday, February 20, 2017 Nation 5

Short Takes Odisha panchayat polls: 76% voter turnout Woman sets herself recorded in 4th phase ablaze after quarrel with husband in Bengal

Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) A woman allegedly committed suicide by setting herself ablaze during an altercation with her husband over domestic issues in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on Sunday, police said. Akhilesh casts vote, ducks “Maya Gayen, 35, a resident of Jibantala area, allegedly set herself ablaze after a quarrel with her husband about their elder daughter’s marriage,” said Rifazul Mondal, the questions on Mulayam-Shivpal Investigating Officer of Jibantala Police Station. (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 19 (IANS) Ut- all SP candidates won the polls. On the “The woman was fatally burnt. Her husband Milan Gay- tar Pradesh Chief Minister question why Mulayam Singh, whom he en sustained severe burn injuries trying to save her. He is here on Sunday cast his vote in the third ousted as the National President of the currently admitted to South 24 Parganas’ Canning Hospi- phase of the state assembly election. party in January, did not turn up for joint tal,” Mondal said. The parents of the deceased have, how- Accompanied by cousin and Budayun rallies with him, Akhilesh Yadav said he ever, accused Gayen of setting his wife on fire and lodged MP , the Chief Minis- probably wanted to cover other areas. a police complaint. The couple had frequent run-ins on ter, at the Abhinav Vidyalaya polling booth Amid reports of a not good faring in the various issues, they said. in his native village of Etawah, told the me- erstwhile strongholds, the Chief Minister Police said they have kept the accused under vigil. How- Bhubaneswar, Feb 19 (IANS) disrupted at some polling booths dia that he voted for the Samajwadi Party also ruled out “bheetarghat” against the ever, he cannot be interrogated unless he recovers, an of- Barring stray incidents, the fourth due to errors in ballot papers. so that development could further be ex- ruling party candidates. Accompanied by ficer said. “The investigation is at a very initial stage. We phase of Panchayat elections was “We have sought a detailed re- pedited in the state. wife Sadhna and daughter-in-law Aparna have kept the accused under vigil based on the complaint held peacefully in Odisha on Sun- port from District Collectors in Sporting the red-colour party cap, the Yadav, the SP leader walked into the poll- we have received,” the officer added. day with 76 per cent voter turnout this regard and further decision SP national president however looked a ing station, and waved to his supporters. recorded, State Election Commis- regarding re-poll will be taken little shaky and snapped back at certain Visibly uninterested in talking to waiting sioner R.N. Senapati said. after getting the report from the journalists who asked some uncomfort- media persons, Mulayam Yadav gestured First foreign airline AirAsia He informed media persons concerned officials,” said Se- able questions. towards supporters with folded hands. He that while the highest 87 per cent napati. When asked why he has declared his said that this was not a press conference lands at Srinagar airport polling was recorded in Subar- The fourth phase of Panchayat vote, Yadav said because “you were ask- and that he was here to vote. napur district, the lowest 65 per polls covered 17,876 wards un- ing”. He also got angry when the media- This is for the first time in the past 25 Srinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) AirAsia became the first foreign cent voter turnout was reported der 1,324 gram panchayats of 162 persons asked about his father Mulayam years that the Yadav chieftain did not airline ever on Sunday to start its operations from Srinagar in Ganjam district. zilla parishad zones in 62 blocks Singh Yadav not accompanying him for come to vote as the national president of international airport in Jammu and Kashmir. “The fourth phase of panchay- of 28 districts. vote, like he always does. Ducking the the party. Edged out from the top post by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti waved the flag to clear at polls ended peacefully in the Arrangements were in place for question, he expressed hope that the peo- his Chief Minister son Akhilesh Yadav, he the landing for the AirAsia flight at Srinagar airport on Sun- state, excluding some minor dis- 50,61,974 voters to exercise their ple of the state will vote in large numbers has since not campaigned for SP candi- day morning. Srinagar airport is christened ‘The Sheikh- turbances,” Senapati said. franchise. in the favour of the SP-Congress alliance. dates, except for two rallies in favour of his ul-Alam International Airport’ for the last five years, but no He said reports of disturbances The panchayat polls are being Replying to a question whether he would younger brother Shivpal Singh Yadav who foreign airlines has operated services from there so far. at some places in the state were held in five phases. The last phase like to wish his estranged uncle Shivpal is contesting from seat in The flight operation by AirAsia is expected to give a fillip received. of the polls will be held on Febru- Singh Yadav, who is contesting from Jas- Etawah, and for Aparna, who is contesting to tourism in the valley. He said the polling process was ary 21. wantnagar, the Chief Minister wished that from Lucknow Cantt. To begin with, AirAsia, a Malaysian low-cost airline, will operate one flight daily between Delhi and Srinagar. Poverty continues to be a No force can disintegrate Stone pelting on Shivpal Singh’s major challenge in South Manipur, says Rajnath Singh talks to end the economic blockade.” motorcade Disclosing that the Centre had provided Lucknow, Feb 19 (IANS) Former PWD minister and Samajwadi Asia: Sumitra Mahajan the paramilitary forces as sought by the Party (SP) state chief Shivpal Singh Yadav had a narrow escape on Indore, Feb 19 (IANS) Express- other, we must protect environ- Manipur government, he said, “I do not Sunday when unidentified persons pelted stones at his motorcade, ing deep concern over poverty in ment. An imbalance between the understand why the Centre is blamed police said. The incident took place at Katiapur village in Jaswant- South Asia, Lok Sabha Speaker two can trigger massive negative for the blockade. India has the federal nagar, . Jaswantnagar is an SP stronghold and has Sumitra Mahajan on Sunday said consequences,” she said. system of government and the Consti- been held by the ruling party in the last several decades. policymakers in the region share The Lok Sabha Speaker, who is tution clearly says that the Centre can- It was first represented by SP supremo in a collective responsibility to find a also the MP from Indore, said gen- not intervene on a state subject like law the Vidhan Sabha for seven successive terms and has been thereaf- solution to the problem. der inequality is a sensitive chal- and order.” Disclosing that the Centre ter represented by Shivpal Singh Yadav. “The South Asia region, with 1.7 lenge for all of us. Imphal, Feb 19 (IANS) Swearing by had provided the paramilitary forces Shivpal is engaged in a bitter power struggle with nephew and billion people, is the most densely “It is complex and represents the territorial integrity of Manipur, as sought by the Manipur government, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. populated geographical region of inequality, discrimination, threat Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on he said, “I do not understand why the When asked by the media in Saifai to comment on the stone- the world. A large number of peo- perception and violence. We all Sunday said no force in the world can Centre is blamed for the blockade. India pelting incident, Akhilesh Yadav refused to comment, saying “I am ple are still living in extreme pov- acknowledge that women rights disintegrate the territory and that the has the federal system of government not aware of the incident”. erty which continues to be a major are indeed human rights. Women BJP is the only alternative to save the and the Constitution clearly says that challenge for the policymakers,” have a right to live with dignity people. the Centre cannot intervene on a state Mahajan said in her concluding and equality. Women must en- Speaking at an election meeting here, subject like law and order.” Indian, Pakistani troops trade remarks at the South Asian Speak- joy equal access to education, Singh deplored that the Congress has Singh described the Congress as a ers’ Summit here. economic resources and employ- been harping on the threat to the terri- “sinking ship” and exhorted the people fire in Jammu “The countries of the region ment. torial integrity of Manipur as a result of to vote for the BJP for speedy develop- share the collective responsibility “Women must enjoy the right to the framework agreement between the ment in the northeastern region. He Jammu, Feb 19 (IANS) Firing exchanges continued well past mid- to find solutions to issues that are life without fear of threat or vio- Indian government and the National claimed that insurgency in other parts night after Pakistan Rangers violated ceasefire at the International affecting them,” she added. lence. How can development be Socialist Council of Nagaland Issac- of the country was contained. “But it Border in Ramgarh sector of Jammu region, a BSF official said on Mahajan said achievement of even close to sustainable if women Muivah (NSCN-IM). is increasing by over 50 per cent in the Sunday.According to the Border Security Force official here, the the Sustainable Development are denied equality of opportunity “There is no such provision in the state and it shows lack of effective gov- Pakistani side at around 11.30 p.m. on Saturday resorted to unpro- Goals (SDGs) will be able to ad- and accessibility, and dignity,” she agreement. Even the name of Manipur ernance,” Singh said. voked firing at S. M. Pura and Fathwal border outposts in Samba dress most of the problems that asked. She said there is a conver- is not mentioned in it,” he said. “India has become stronger after the district. They used small arms and automatics, the official said. are holding back peace and pros- gence of thought that gender par- The ruling Congress, for a long time formation of the NDA government. We “The troops of 62 battalion of the BSF retaliated effectively. perity in these countries. ity or better gender balance can has been making an election issue of have been giving befitting replies to The firing exchanges continued till 12.15 a.m. on Sunday.” Mahajan also said that the ad- act as a critical factor for sustain- it. Besides, the All Manipur Students’ Pakistan,” he said, adding that it was “No casualty or damage has been reported from our side,” he verse effects of population pres- able development and the need to Union has been launching agitation and possible since there is a decisive gov- said.“It explores the relationship of the hunting community with sure and over-exploitation of systematically mainstream gender demanding disclosure of the framework ernment at the Centre. animals and birds found in the forests around Fakim. My film the limited natural resources are into development agenda. agreement. Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh documents the pros and cons of hunting versus conservation. It clearly visible everywhere. Mahajan also called for a strong The Home Minister said, “The Mani- said, “During his visit to Imphal on Feb- is debate for you to figure out what you would choose,” director “On one hand, there is a need parliamentary action in the pur government did not send any repre- ruary 25 the Prime Minister should dis- Harsimran Kaur Anand told IANS. for development, while on the achievement of the SDGs. sentative for the first round of tripartite close the details of the agreement”.

Bengal school teacher commits 168 candidates in fray for first phase Manipur polls

suicide after harassment Imphal, Feb 19 (IANS) A total in the Saikul constituency. Ma- candidates of the Manipur ognised. Later the group led by Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) A fe- woman was being harassed the body that named two of of 168 candidates are left in the nipur’s political heavyweight People’s Party were given two N. Sovakiran was recognised as male school teacher commit- by the accused for the last few her colleagues. Both have fray for the first phase of polls Phungzathang Tonsing, who different election symbols -- of the MPP office bearers.” Some ted suicide after being teased months and was depressed as been arrested,” he added. in Manipur in 38 Assembly was given a Congress ticket petrol pump and cycle. of the candidates will now by her colleagues in West a result. The brother of the deceased constituencies. for the Churachandpur con- Protests went on till late on contest in the symbol of pet- Bengal’s Darjeeling district, “The woman was alleg- said her sister was often ha- The 38 hill and valley constit- stituency, had resigned from Saturday night. Some candi- rol pump. However, officials police said on Sunday, adding edly being teased for the last rassed by some men in the lo- uencies out of 60 will go to polls the primary membership of dates of the Manipur People’s later said, “N. Sovakiran and that two persons have been few months by some of her cality, adding that the family on March 4 in the state. There the party. There is pressure on Party were allotted the pet- some others will be allowed to arrested in this connection. colleagues and a few others was threatened to leave their are 11 independents in the first some tribal politicians not to rol pump symbol. They hung contest in the bicycle symbol “A female teacher of a local while on her way to school,” house which is built on a large phase. The BJP is the only party contest on the Congress ticket. around the office of the Chief in the second phase on March school committed suicide by the officer said. “The woman piece of land. which is contesting all seats. The lone tribal woman MLA Election Officer till late on Satur- 8.” The officials explained, hanging herself from the ceil- was allegedly being teased for “My sister was often teased There is no Congress candidate Nemcha Kipgen also resigned day night demanding the bicycle “There was no time for official ing in her house in Siliguri’s the last few months by some by some people on her way in the Churachandpur and the from the Congress and joined symbol of the party for decades. processing of the documents Shaktigarh locality on Satur- of her colleagues and a few to school. These people also Kangpokpi constituencies. the BJP. She is contesting as However poll officials said, “The while the court case was pend- day night,” an officer from others while on her way to threatened us to leave our Most of the constituencies BJP candidate from the Kang- symbol cannot be changed now. ing, with the result that the first New Jalpaiguri Police Station school,” the officer said. “We house so that they can cap- will see straight fights. Howev- pokpi constituency. On Sat- Following court cases the Ma- batch of candidates was given said. According to police, the found a suicide note besides ture the land,” he said. er 11 candidates are in the fray urday, there were protests as nipur People’s Party was derec- the petrol pump symbol. Indian Horizon 6 EDIT Monday, Febrauary 20, 2017 Indian Horizon SASIKALA MEETS HER FATE BY S NIHAL SINGH view of its size and importance, wami. This is, of course, one side in Tamil Nadu and the country. In N a sense, the political crisis in will play a central role in defin- of the story because politics in the the run-up to the verdict, the role Tamil Nadu is over; in another ing it. In managing the political state is churning. By and large, the of the BJP and the Centre has been Iway, the swearing in of VK Sa- picture, caste considerations will main opposition party, the DMK, under the scanner, with sugges- sikala’s chosen man, Eddapadi K play their role, as in most parts of has acted with moderation in the tions that they favoured the out- Palaniswami, as Chief Minister is the country, but Dravidian sen- hope that Jayalalithaa’s removal sider as being more sympathetic the opening shot in a long churn- sitivities are important for the from the scene and Ms Sasikala’s to their ways. But the BJP is a mar- ing process. Indeed, Bollywood has Centre to placate. overambition will help to destroy ginal factor in the state, unlike the Monday, Febrauary 20, 2017 been bettered in the melodramatic As Ms Mamata Banerjee’s Tri- the AIADMK, with Stalin, the heir Congress which had ruled the state manner the story has developed, namool Congress is keenest to apparent, reaping the rewards. His for long until the Dravidian parties with Sasikala in jail in Bengaluru point out, India’s is a semi-fed- father, K Karunanidhi, is keeping swept the polls. after the Supreme Court found her eral Constitution. The series of indifferent health. While other out- Events will determine who will The Arab world could have guilty in the disproportionate as- discussions between the Centre siders are tempted to try their luck have the last laugh. Mr Panneer- sets case, with her nephew hold- and states on GST brought out to fill the void, there have been no selvam is hoping that with the se- undertaken their development jointly ing the fort in the AIADMK and a the tensions that exist ultimately definitive moves. questered MLAs out of their con- majority of MLAs, sequestered in a resolved by compromises. But However, in important respects fined surroundings, some more It was most unfortunate for the Arab world and the remote resort, supporting her. the BJP coming to power under the Tamil Nadu experience has MLAs will come to his side. But the In immediate terms, the caretaker its own steam at the Centre after taken the role of dynasties and Assembly has more than four years greater part of the Middle East including Iran that CM, Mr O Panneerselvam, has lost more than three decades of coali- their hangers-on a stage further. to run and there is thus little incen- out, but despite Ms Sasikala’s plan tions is re-testing the parameters Ms Sasikala’s claim to fame is that tive for them to cross over. they could not be integrated democratically, as they to exercise power by remote con- of the quasi-federal system. she served her mistress Jayala- Ultimately, it will depend upon trol through her nephew, the void Tamil Nadu’s quest is a compli- lithaa for decades with devotion the tensions between the party failed to achieve anything institutionally that could left behind by Jayalalithaa will not cated one because of its tradition while enriching herself, as the Su- cadres and Sasikala’s loyalists. Her be easy to fill. The ambivalence of of leaving the state’s destiny to one preme Court ruled. great regret is that she was denied be channelized into a development process. They the AIADMK party cadres over Sa- supreme leader. There have been Over her long apprenticeship, the chief ministership by the ver- sikala’s credentials persists and can tall leaders in the Congress era, but she learned the art of pulling the dict and while placing proxies in were confronted with the production of oil, but had be exploited by her opponents in the somewhat new twist to the tale right strings she put to good use positions of power, she had little the party to pose two kinds of chal- is the tradition of larger-than-life by having herself proclaimed the time to legitimise herself in the to depend entirely on western management of oil lenges: a split or a change of guard. personalities, usually of the mati- party general secretary, a power- eyes of the people. Jayalalithaa’s contribution nee idol variety, taking over the ful position in the AIADMK hier- The wider public in the coun- production and the wealth it produced for them, they to her state was two-fold. She state with few questions asked. By archy only to find herself disqual- try will look askance at the games could not initially appropriate the wealth and use it brought political stability while this criterion, Mr Palaniswami is ified from running for elected played by those close to power giving freebies as state largesse unlikely to measure up. office for six years after her re- for their own enrichment. Sasi- for the development purposes of the Arab world. and accentuated regional identi- To begin with, the combustible lease. Although many complain kala is not the only politician or ty. It took her time to consolidate caste compulsions must be taken about the slow pace of justice political aide to try to enrich her- Instead, they to a large extent wasted it in excess, her power after skirmishes with into account ever as Mr Panneer- delivered, it does catch up with self only to fall by the stern judg- the family of the party founder, selvam has his own caste flock to offenders sometimes. ment of the Supreme Court. Nor which destroyed their basic character and were un- MG Ramachandran. Inevitably, guard and appease. Interestingly, In death, Jayalalithaa evaded the will she be the last. It is hardly the effectiveness of Sasikala’s re- the state Governor, Mr C Vijayas- harsh judgment of the Supreme likely that by making an example able to use both the wealth appropriately and left mote control mechanism of the agar Rao, reviled by sections of Court, which principally applied of her, the Supreme Court will state government will have its the AIADMK for his measured to her, although she did do time discourage others from indulg- its management technique in foreign hands. At long limitations. The national focus response, has emerged with hon- in prison, with Sasikala keeping ing in making illegal gains. But it will remain on the future shape ours after waiting for the Supreme her company. In the 10 years it will is just as well that the guilty are last, they had the Arab Spring which could bring an of relations between states and Court verdict and acting reason- take Sasikala to run for office under punished even after long delays. the Centre, and Tamil Nadu, in ably swiftly by inviting Mr Palanas- the law, there will be a sea change IANS opportunity for the younger generation to use better methods of management for the entire Arab world. The tribal system though prompted the individual Trump’s corporate tax plan is one bright spot rulers to fight against the breeze of Arab Spring, in his otherwise quarrelsome world which had successfully changed countries like Tuni- BY GEORGE ALBERT tions do not allow for passing on dends (which means more money but in the long-term real tax rev- sia, Egypt and Libya but, unfortunately the revival of t is not all bad in Trump land. the cost to consumers, you’ll see for pension funds that are share- enues go up and then it’s a matter Yes, we have those pesky Twit- service levels and product quality holders) or just reinvest the money of controlling expenses. military rule in Egypt and the Iranian help to Bashar- Iter wars, anti-free trade rheto- drop. In that sense, corporations saved on taxes. This will again cre- When the tax rate of 35 per cent is ric, fights with the Australian Prime are just intermediaries that col- ate new jobs in the country. reduced to 15 per cent, tax inflows Al-Assad regime proved to be devastating and the Minister and the list goes on. It lect taxes for the Internal Revenue The strongest argument for a on every dollar generated falls to seems that US politics has entered Service (IRS) from you and me the reduction in corporate taxes is 15 cents from 35 cents. That is all process of Arab Spring for the entire Arab land was a dark age. consumer. So when someone takes that private businesses and indi- that the boring and unimaginative There are a few bright spots that a moral stance to say that corpo- viduals manage and invest their bean counters will say. They ignore stalled. The revival of Ijtehad is the most essential will change the course of the US rate tax cuts are giveaways to the money much better than the gov- the human factor. When people institution to play a creative role to bring all the par- economy and our personal lives. wealthy, just repeat -- corporates ernment. They have to as they are are incentivised by lower tax rates, One is President Donald Trump’s pay no taxes, we individuals do. responsible for their money. They businesses grow and with it real tax ties to an Islamic order. Daesh claims that they are promise to cut corporate taxes to Now let us look at the benefits have more skin in the game than revenues. 15 per cent from 35. Trump said a 15 per cent tax cut gets. First, it any government bureaucrat or This has been proven by the working for the Islamic Caliphate. This could be a recently that major tax reforms will makes America a competitive des- politician. It’s your money and tax cuts effected by Ronald Rea- be announced soon. He also prom- tination for businesses. The US is you should keep it and spend it gan and George W. Bush. For in- proper modest Islamic base to settle all the differ- ised to reduce personal income one the highest taxed nations in the way you want. stance, tax receipts expanded from taxes but let’s focus on corporate the world. The result is that many Imagine a situation where com- $517 billion in 1980 to $909 billion ences if not for their violence and totally un-Islamic taxes here. large corporations, especially panies are rushing to invest in the in 1988 -- close to a 75 per cent I sense that the usual left-lean- in the pharmaceutical industry US and the explosion of job op- change during Reagan’s era. From behavior. The Arab world must be knitted together ing people will protest that corpo- moved to Europe. Ireland, with its portunities it will create. Then we 2004 to 2007, federal tax revenues rate tax reduction is a give-away 12.5 per cent corporate tax rate, is have the scenario of corporations increased by $785 billion, a benefit in a federal constitutional Islamic frame of which to “evil corporations” and the a destination of choice. Other cor- cutting prices due to the cut in from the Bush tax cuts. Unfortu- wealthy. That is utter nonsense. porations may be hesitant to move taxes. There is also the potential nately, both presidents were not Daesh (ISIS) is not capable. It will take some time It is a tax reduction for all Ameri- business here. of increased competition bringing able to control expenditure, which cans. That is because corporations A reduction in tax rates will in- down prices. All of this will lead to widened the budget deficit. in settling the differences between Islamic leaders pay no taxes, whatever the rate the centivise companies to stay in the more money in people’s wallets. Reagan, Bush and Barack as well as moderate Islamic groups, who are keen government imposes. Only indi- US, thereby protecting its tax and There are of course deficit hawks Obama are presidents who oper- viduals pay taxes. jobs base. It will also encourage who will claim budget will go out ated from a clear set of principles. on introducing western institutions. There are two Remember corporations pay no companies to move businesses of whack with a fall in tax revenues The lack of a clear set of principles taxes, only individuals do. When to the US, which is still the largest and ever-rising expenditures. Is it is the scariest part of the Trump essential conditions to this suggestion to be imple- the government levies a tax on cor- economy in the world. That will not surprising that no politician presidency. However, once in a porations, they just turn around increase jobs in the US. Secondly, has ever reduced the size of the while he stumbles across some- mented. One, no sectarian interest be allowed to and bundle that cost into the price a tax cut means corporations can government budget? That is an thing good. A deep corporate tax of the goods and services you buy either cut prices on the goods and argument for another day. In the cut is definitely one of them. spoil the game. Two, no western interference to be from them. If the market condi- services they sell, increase divi- short-term, the deficit will increase IANS tolerated. Turkey has taken a lead to have an insti- is not just vital for the locals but is tution of Islamic law for resolving the conflicts en- Work set to start on 14 km Zoji La strategically crucial for the security of India’s northern frontier. countered. Gradually, there is a constructive process Once it is completed, the tunnel developing and all the problems are being resolved tunnel -- South Asia’s longest with its advanced infrastructure BY RUPESH DUTTA will be something the country can in accordance with Islamic law. If all the Islamic an earlier occasion failed to un- paid back later. But now they will be proud of, Kumar said. rossing the tough, and pe- dertake it. Kumar said they are undertake it in EPC (Engineering, “Indian ambassadors abroad countries learn to use the process of Ijtehad in the rennially snow-bound Zoji la now inviting bidders from across Procurement and Construction) and foreign envoys in India have CPass in Jammu and Kashmir the globe for the project. The mode, which Kumar says will been informed about the Zoji La light of modern needs, there could be another pro- will become easier in the near fu- tunnel would have some unique make the work easier. tunnel construction project. The ture with construction set to begin features like pedestrian safety “Till now the Border Roads Or- aim is to bring potential companies cess of uniting all the countries Islamized, who have in May on a 14.1-km-long, state-of- passages every 250 metres, and ganisation was handling this par- to execute the work,” he added. the-art tunnel. The project could vehicular safety passage at every ticular project. However, as the NHIDCL has completed all the to introduce Ijtehad that then could pass through take up to seven years to complete. 750 metres. Ministry wanted to fast-track the land acquisition and forest diver- The pass, located at a height of The road inside the tunnel will work, it has been handed over to sions for the project, Kumar said. the process of Ijma. This will be a great achievement 12,000 feet, is on National Highway also have other features like lay- the NHIDCL. We till now have “The interested bidders for Zoji 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the bys -- an area at the side where ve- done two road shows in Delhi and La tunnel have said they will be for the entire Islamic world. The Younger generation western section of the Himalayan hicles may pull off and stop -- and Hyderabad to invite bidders for the able to complete the work in seven mountain ranges. emergency telephone and com- Zoji La tunnel construction,” Ku- years. However, we have decided must be given a chance to play a role of self im- The bi-way tunnel, touted as munication systems at emergency mar told IANS in his office here. to give 10 per cent bonus to the provement and take responsibility for public admin- South Asia’s longest when ready, exits at intervals of 125 m. Kumar, a 1984-batch IAS officer firm that can complete the work in will reduce travel time from three The tunnel, which will pro- of the Kerala cadre, said the project six years,” he added. istration. All interference must be strictly prohibited, hours to a mere 15 minutes, said vide a new lifeline to the locals cost will be around Rs 8,000 crore. An advance fee of 15 per cent will Anand Kumar, Managing Director, in terms of road connectivity, “The construction cost would be given to the firm that wins the so that sectarian views are destroyed and do not af- National Highways Infrastructure will also have interior and ex- around Rs 5,900 crore and the re- contract. “If every thing goes well, Development Corporation (NHID- ternal lighting, CCTV cameras, mainder would be for other pur- we wish to award the work by April fect the compromise made adversely. These ideas CL), the “Mini Ratna” company en- emergency guidance lamps and poses, such as land acquisition,” and get the work started in May, trusted with the task. proper vehicle guidance systems. said Kumar. The Zoji La pass re- immediately after the snow starts have already been presented in a book reviewed the NHIDCL was given the job of It will also be equipped to tackle mains snow clad for most part of melting. This is not a small proj- implementing the tunnel project fire incidents. Earlier, NHIDCL the year, rendering road connec- ect; so efforts are on to execute it as world over with the title “The Concept of Constitu- after the Ministry of Road Trans- was to undertake the project on tivity with Ladakh impossible for soon as possible,” said Kumar. port, Highways and Shipping on an annuity basis, when the cost is seven or eight months. The pass IANS tional Law in Islam” drawn from the Quran and com- pared with modern legal concepts. Readers Response and contribution Welcome Indian Horizon Monday, Febrauary 20, 2017 OP-ED 7 Redefining customs Putin needs the US as much as Trump does Russia be common ground and do nothing that and ethics These may be perilous times for the new US president, but the risks for the Russian would thwart progress at this early stage. president in seeking new terms of engagement with US may well be greater All the signs are that Lavrov, a cautious Saudi Arabia has witnessed immense diplomat of vast experience, also had in- progress in its social strata — much BY MARY DEJEVSKY structions that were very similar. For a while, most of the attention has of that under the patronage of the late he continuing frenzy in Washington been on Washington and during what King Abdullah. And for many, there is about contacts between members seems like months of non-stop recrimi- just no going back Tof United States President Donald nations over Russian ties, the interests of Trump’s team and Russia has diverted at- Russia and Putin in better relations with BY TARIQ A. AL MAEENA tention from the first real test of the new the US have tended to be ignored. The US president’s campaign pledge to im- widespread assumption has been that the prove relations with Moscow. Thursday Kremlin favoured Trump from the out- saw the first formal meeting between se- set and did its utmost, by fair means and nior officials on either side, when the US foul, to help secure his victory. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, sat down Leaving aside the highly questionable for talks with his Russian counterpart, nature of the evidence for this, all the sig- Sergei Lavrov, on the sidelines of a G20 nals coming out of the Kremlin are that foreign ministers gathering in Bonn. Russia wants an improvement in relations From the neutral venue — the former at least as much as Trump does, and pos- West German capital that has trans- sibly even more. One of those signs was formed itself into a tranquil diplomatic Putin’s decision not to order any tit-for-tat hub — to the participants, who are both retaliation for the diplomatic expulsions veterans in their particular fields, it would ordered by Obama in the dying days of his appear that the risk of unpleasant sur- presidency. Another is the extreme caution prises has been minimised (though it is with which Moscow has approached its audi Arabia has witnessed immense prog- hard to be quite so confident these days). dealings with Washington since Trump’s ress on the social strata within the country, The diplomatic caravan was then election. It has been very careful not to Smuch of it that began when the late King scheduled to move on to Munich for the say or do anything that would jeopardise Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz ascended the throne in annual security conference, where partic- his hand at repairing Russia relations, af- curity adviser, exposed just how much any overture from the new administration. 2005. In the field of women’s rights, he is today ipants will doubtless recall that it is exact- ter what has been by any standards a dif- suspicion there is in Washington to- Such reticence suggests that Putin has at remembered as a champion who broke through ly 10 years since Russia’s President, Vladi- ficult decade. These first contacts, while wards normalisation with Moscow. There least as much political capital invested in layers of tradition-engineered barriers and al- mir Putin, used that forum to lambast deliberately low-key, will be crucial in will be plenty of people willing any rap- a reset with the US as does Trump — and lowed more freedom to flourish. His reform mea- the West, and specifically the expansion setting the tone. A thaw with the Kremlin prochement to fail, preferably at the first far fewer options if it fails. These may be sures are the legacy of his reign. It was during his of Nato. It is also where former US presi- was one of the most consistent, and — it hurdle. Trump’s determination to stick to perilous times for the new US president, rule that women were first appointed to senior dent Barack Obama’s vice-president, Joe turns out — most controversial, aspects his Russia policy — one of the areas where but the risks for the Russian president in government positions and joined the Saudi Shu- Biden, first proposed the ill-fated “reset” of Trump’s presidential campaign. The he has not wobbled since his inaugura- seeking new terms of engagement with the ra Council, the Kingdom’s consultative body for with Russia two years later. Now it will be resignation of Michael Flynn, after less tion — suggests that Tillerson was under US may well be greater. recommending new laws. the former oil executive, Tillerson, trying than a month as America’s national se- instructions to find out where there might COURTESY : AL-JAZEERA He started the King Abdullah scholarship pro- gramme, sending hundreds of thousands of young Saudis abroad to study and understand other cultures. In September 2011, King Abdullah How the US can take control in the South China Sea approved the right of Saudi women to vote in the 2015 municipal council elections, and also stated A more direct option would be for the United States and its partners to borrow a page from China’s own playbook that women would become eligible to be part of the Shura Council. and emulate its “cabbage” tactic in denying Beijing’s access to the islands Against opposition from religious groups, King BY ALEXANDER L. VUVING Abdullah promoted the construction and inaugu- hibit actions that may imply American ration of the King Abdullah University for Science ex Tillerson, the former ExxonMo- recognition of Chinese sovereignty over and Technology (Kaust), the country’s only co-ed bil chief who just became the new the contested areas in these seas and institution for advanced scientific research. King RUS secretary of state, might not be restrict foreign assistance to countries Abdullah encouraged inter-faith dialogue and in causing the same level of global disrup- that recognise China’s sovereignty there. November 2007, he visited Pope Benedict XVI tion as his boss, President Donald Trump. These primary sanctions could be aug- in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of But in his Senate confirmation hearing mented by secondary sanctions against the Pope, located in Vatican City. He was the first on Jan. 11, he sent shock waves through those who do business with the offenders. Saudi monarch to do so. In March 2008, he called the China-watching community, vowing: The Rubio bill may or may not be adopt- for a “brotherly and sincere dialogue between be- “We’re going to have to send China a clear ed, but targeted sanctions remain an im- lievers from all religions”. signal that, first, the island building stops portant tool to indirectly cause changes The list goes on and on, but what is generally and, second, your access to those islands in China’s behaviour. agreed is that in his relatively short rule, King also is not going to be allowed.” A more direct option would be for the Abdullah succeeded in transforming minds and These remarks instantly gave rise to a United States and its partners to borrow eliminating many of the obstacles to a progres- global consensus that spanned hawks in a page from China’s own playbook and sive society. Yet, the mindset of people does not China to doves in the West. An editorial emulate its “cabbage” tactic in denying always change so swiftly. Especially those indi- in the Global Times, a prominent mouth- Beijing’s access to the South China Sea Thomas Shoal, nobody called it an act of Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay said: viduals who are so heavily steeped in their own piece for Chinese nationalists, warned: islands. The cabbage tactic consists of war and no armed conflict ensued. Tak- “If [the United States] wants to do that, interpretations of religious beliefs and traditions “Unless Washington plans to wage a wrapping contested islands in multiple ing a leaf from China’s own book, the cab- they have the force to do so, let them do and for whom change is a bitter pill to swallow. large-scale war in the South China Sea, layers of Chinese military and paramili- bage tactic of access denial would mute it.” A cabbage approach to deny China’s While the youth in general may be quick to em- any other approaches to prevent Chinese tary power. Like the Chinese cabbage, the casus belli and discourage Beijing access to Scarborough Shoal or Mischief brace progressive changes, that is not always the access to the islands will be foolish.” the anti-China cabbage would also have from going to war. Reef would be more legitimate and effec- case with the rest of the populace. An interchange Former Australian Prime Minister three layers, surrounding the targeted Still, there is concern that, driven by tive if it involved the Philippines Coast between those who adopted the new direction Paul Keating also reacted angrily, saying: islands with private civilian boats in the the pressure of nationalist public opin- Guard and civilian volunteers from the and those who were alarmed by the easing of “When the US secretary of state-desig- inner circle, followed by law enforcement ion and in an effort to maintain national Philippines and other countries. South- rules sometimes leads to bizarre confrontations. nate threatens to involve Australia in war vessels in the outer circle, all protected by image and domestic legitimacy, Chinese east Asian states often hedge between My 15-year-old niece was recently relating an with China, the Australian people need warships over the horizon. leaders may escalate the conflict and en- America and China with a tilt toward the event that she happened to witness first-hand at to take note. That is the only way Rex Til- The anti-China coalition couldn’t gage in war with the United States. But as one that is more powerful and more com- a mall in Riyadh. She was walking around with a lerson’s testimony that a ‘signal’ should match China’s use of paramilitary mari- Jessica Weiss, a leading expert of Chinese mitted to them. If the Trump administra- friend, when she came across a girl, possibly in be sent to China that ‘access to these is- time militias in such operations. But it nationalism, found in her study of Chi- tion increases US presence in the South her late teens or early 20s, being closely followed lands is not going to be allowed’ and that could invite civilian volunteers to man na’s nationalist protests, nationalist pub- China Sea, is committed to defending the by a lady fully covered in Niqab and even gloves US allies in the region should be there ‘to the first line of defence. Rather than lic opinion is more of a tool in the gov- Philippines as much as Japan and South to go with it. show backup’ can be read.” From Beijing shooting down Chinese aircraft and min- ernment’s hands to signal resolve than a Korea, and refrains from criticising Ma- Just as the girl got a few steps away from my to Sydney, a consensus formed — Til- ing Chinese ports, the coalition can use driving force of Beijing’s assertive foreign nila’s domestic agenda, it could sway the niece, the lady following her caught her attention lerson’s position has no basis in inter- drones — both unmanned aerial and un- policy. A more recent analysis by Alastair pragmatic President Rodrigo Duterte to by said rather loudly: “Excuse me sister. Can I talk national law, is tantamount to an act of derwater vehicles — launched from civil- Iain Johnston, a professor of Chinese for- back the United States. to you?” When the girl turned around and faced war, and does not make strategic sense. ian and coast guard ships to seal off the eign policy at Harvard University, also Targeted sanctions against Chinese the lady with a questioning look on her face, the In short, opponents argue, the posture entry to China’s airstrips and harbours on comes to a similar conclusion, showing persons and companies involved in proj- lady said: “Young sister. You have a beautiful face, the new US secretary of state proposed the fake islands. a decline of nationalism among ordinary ects in the South China Sea would also be and you are certainly very attractive. But your face is legally baseless, politically dangerous, Contrary to common belief, these ac- citizens since 2009. much more effective if they were support- is uncovered, and that is not the right thing to do. and practically ineffectual. tions can be fully consistent with inter- As the weaker party and the party that ed not only by the United States but also It is not religious and attracts needless attention This consensus rests on the belief that national law. If China does not recognise depends far more on traffic in the South by other major economies and regional from strangers, and that is very inappropriate, es- China is both willing and able to go to war your rights to freedom of the seas, you China Sea, China actually has a larger states. With its large state sector, China is pecially with so many males around.” over serious provocation. But this mis- have the right to restrict China’s free- stake in avoiding war in this region than particularly vulnerable to targeted sanc- She continued, “You must veil your face com- reads Tillerson’s proposal and misunder- dom in return. The Permanent Court of the United States does. Indeed, avoid- tions. Its construction and development pletely when you are out in public. Your beauty stands the complex realities of the South Arbitration award from last July, which ing large-scale conflict is one of the im- projects in the South China Sea have in- is your property, and not for others to see. Even China Sea. A naval blockade is not the is now an integral part of international peratives of China’s long-term strategy in volved several large state-owned compa- your hands must be gloved to minimise any un- only way to achieve Tillerson’s objectives, law despite Chinese rejection, has ruled the South China Sea. China has become nies that are eager to make profit abroad. warranted attention. That is the Islamic thing to and China has a large stake in avoiding as illegitimate China’s “nine-dash line” more aggressive in recent years because If designed cleverly, sanctions could hit do.” The girl, who, until this moment was quiet war with the United States in the region. claims in the South China Sea, its oc- of a US deterrence deficit in the grey ar- hard big companies such as China Na- and staring at this heavily-veiled lady rather To see this, we need to use a “whole of cupation of Mischief Reef, its denial of eas between war and peace. Beijing’s tional Offshore Oil Corporation, which quizzically, then politely responded: “Thank you capabilities” lens that is less US-centric. access to Scarborough Shoal, its island preference for grey-zone activities is also moved a giant oil rig to drill in the Viet- sister for your concern, and God bless you. But I From this perspective, Tillerson’s sug- building in the Spratlys, and its harass- a testament to the working of nuclear namese EEZ in 2014; China Southern and need to see your face to know who you are.” gestion would not boil down to a military ment of others in the Philippine exclu- and conventional deterrence. The trick of Hainan airlines, which fly planes to the “No, that is of no concern. Accept my words as blockade as most commentators assume. sive economic zone (EEZ). avoiding war while getting China to com- artificial islands; China Mobile, China advice from one who is older and more learned in Instead, the United States and its part- But the court does not possess the tools ply with international law lies in a two- Telecom, and China United Telecom, the ways of our religion, culture and traditions,” ners potentially have at their disposal a to enforce its rulings, so it’s up to the pronged approach that skilfully combines which operate communication networks replied the lady. “But I have to see you. I know full spectrum of actions including diplo- members of the international community the strengths of sticks with those of car- on the disputed islands; and China Com- that voice, and it is very familiar. I must see your matic negotiations and economic sanc- to act on behalf of the common interest rots while neutralising their weaknesses. munications Construction Company, face. I have heard this voice before, and I know it. tions and kinetic constraints that, directly and to induce China to comply with its In considering conflict over the is- which dredged sand to build artificial is- I must know whom it belongs to. I must, I must.” or indirectly, can prevent further island obligations. Fortunately, international lands, we don’t have to imagine China lands in the Spratlys — thereby creating The lady in the niqab was quiet for a few mo- building and Chinese militarisation of law allows countries to conduct counter- and the US military as the only parties in- an incentive inside China to drop its il- ments. Furtively looking around to make sure those islands. measures against wrongful acts. As James volved; a full range of actions and players legitimate claims in the South China Sea. there weren’t any curious males around and ap- One such action is targeted sanctions Kraska, a professor of international law at exists, including sanctions, negotiations, Signalling a readiness to prevent Chi- parently satisfied that she was safe, she slowly against individuals and companies that the US. Naval War College, has argued, regional countries, and international nese island building and restrict China’s unveiled her face to the girl. “Well, if you insist support, facilitate, or participate in Bei- challenging China’s rights to access its civil society. It might be tricky in the cur- access to the fake islands is the logical ... but you don’t know me.” Barely did she finish jing’s illegitimate operations in the South artificial islands is consistent with inter- rent diplomatic climate, but in the best response if the United States really wants her sentence did her veil come off and the young China Sea. The bill introduced by Sen. national law. After all, it’s fair game to do possible world, the combined effect of to restore deterrence in the South China girl spat forcefully on her and roared: “Don’t you Marco Rubio last December exempli- to China what China has done to others. actions on this full spectrum has a good Sea. Part of the failure to put a limit on or your kind ever bother me again with your ser- fies this approach. It would impose asset Many are concerned that regardless chance of persuading China to comply China’s expansion lies in the myth of mons and intrusions.” And she was off, leaving freezes and travel bans on people and en- of its legality, blocking China’s access to with international law, especially if it an ever-looming war with China, which behind a dejected-looking lady with a stream of tities who “contribute to construction or its occupied islands would amount to an involves a concerted effort of the United makes the use of logical deterrents un- slobber running down her cheeks and two bewil- development projects” in the contested act of war and risk armed conflict as a re- States, major powers such as Japan and thinkable. This creates a self-restraint dered teenagers shocked at what had just trans- areas and those who “threaten the peace, sponse. This fear is overblown, however. India, and regional states such as the that is not only unnecessary but also stra- pired. Upon hearing this incident. security or stability” of the South China When China blocked others’ access to the Philippines and Vietnam. Comment- tegically disastrous. COURTESY : GULF NEWS Sea or East China Sea. It would also pro- disputed Scarborough Shoal and Second ing on Tillerson’s remarks, Philippines COURTESY : GULF NEWS

The views expressed in these columns are the writers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Indian Horizon or its management.-Editor Indian Horizon 8 International Monday, February 20, 2017

tin Somerville, who is em- WORLD SNIPPETS Mosul assault: Iraq troops bedded with the troops. Donald Trump savages As well as primed car bombs, the jihadists left be- make headway against IS hind SIM cards, clothes, in- media at Florida rally Ecuador election: Voting to succeed Baghdad, Feb 19 (IANS) tured the villages of Athbah stant coffee and weapons as US President Donald at the rally. He was warm and President Correa begins Iraqi government forces and Al-Lazzagah - two vil- they retreated. The UN has Trump has launched another friendly to us on the aero- have seized several villages lages south of Mosul airport. voiced concern about civil- fierce attack on the media at a plane but things changed at as they move towards an as- Government forces retook ians trapped there, amid re- “campaign rally for America” the rally. Rome, Feb 19 (IANS) Ecuadorians are voting in the first sault on the last area held by the eastern side of the city, ports that they could num- event in the state of Florida. Standing on stage, he said round of elections to choose a new president. the so-called Islamic State the last major IS stronghold ber up to 650,000. Leaflets He told the crowd in Mel- reporters “are part of the cor- Left-wing incumbent Rafael Correa is standing down (IS) in Mosul. Hundreds of in Iraq, last month. But mili- warning residents of an im- bourne the media did not rupt system”. When he at- after leading the country for a decade. military vehicles, backed by tary officials say the western minent offensive were ear- want “to report the truth” and tacked the media, people in His former vice-president Lenin Moreno is expected air power, rolled across the side, with its narrow, wind- lier dropped over the west of had their own agenda. the audience screamed their to lead Sunday’s vote, but is facing a strong challenge desert towards IS positions ing streets, may prove a big- the city. He also defended the support. from conservative Guillermo Lasso, who has vowed to cut early on Sunday. ger challenge. Charity Save the Children achievements of his presi- I sat with other journal- spending and taxes. The progress on Sunday For now, there is no ad- said on Sunday it believed dency so far, insisting that a ists in an area that was sur- Candidates need to win 40% of the vote to avoid a sec- in the south of the city, the vance from eastern Mosul that as many as 350,000 chil- spirit of optimism was sweep- rounded by metal gates. At ond round run-off. Mr Moreno, a key figure in Mr Cor- second biggest in Iraq, takes as all bridges from there to dren were trapped. ing the US. times the animosity towards rea’s cabinet between 2007 and 2013, is predicted to win them within striking dis- the west of the city, across “This is the grim choice Mr Trump had attacked the the media felt personal: my Sunday’s vote, but not with enough to avoid the second tance of Mosul airport. the Tigris river, have been for children in western Mo- media at a press conference colleague was taking photos, round run-off. Fears have been voiced destroyed. Lieutenant Gen- sul right now: bombs, cross- on Thursday, as pressure and one man held his hand in Centre-right Mr Lasso, a former banker who wants to about the safety of many eral Stephen Townsend, the fire and hunger if they stay; mounted on his presidency. front of her lens. create a million jobs, is his closest rival. thousands of trapped civil- commander of the US-led or execution and snipers His national security ad- As we left the hangar, an- Among Mr Lasso’s pledges is one to withdraw asylum ians. coalition forces, said in a if they try to run,” said the viser Michael Flynn quit ear- other man said to us: “Good- rights from Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who has The offensive was formally statement on Sunday: “Mo- charity’s Iraq country di- lier in the week. Mr Trump is bye, lying media.” been holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy in London announced by Iraqi Prime sul would be a tough fight rector, Maurizio Crivallero. to interview candidates for On Saturday, President since June 2012. Minister Haider al-Abadi for any army in the world.” The assault began just after the role on Sunday. Before Air Trump and his wife Melania Mr Moreno, who became paraplegic after being shot early on Sunday. Special forces units safely dawn, after days of coalition Force One landed, President were greeted by thousands in the back in 1998 and has most recently served as UN Army Staff Lieutenant detonated a number of IS air strikes, with hundreds Trump came to the back of of supporters at the rally in a Special Envoy on Disability and Accessibility, has tried to General Abdulamir Yarallah car bombs as they cleared of armoured vehicles, thou- the aeroplane. He shook our state he won in November’s distance himself from Mr Correa in recent years. said in a statement that elite villages south of Mosul, ac- sands of men, and support hands and told us we’d see election, while hundreds pro- Mr Correa, who was elected in 2007 and is unable to Rapid Response units cap- cording to the BBC’s Quen- from helicopter gunships. “a fantastic crowd of people” tested outside. stand again, oversaw an economic boom during his 10 years in power. But a slump in the price of oil meant the oil-exporting country was unable to continue supporting its poverty reduction programmes, and was criticised for Colombia’s Farc rebels complete South China Sea: US carrier not putting money aside for hard times. move to demobilisation zones group begins ‘routine’ patrols Pakistan Army launches second Bogota, Feb 19 (IANS) to set up camps themselves. concrete had arrived. Some Beijing, Feb 19 (IANS) US air- es to the region in its 35 years massive assault in Afghanistan The last 300 members of Co- In a remote rural area in the fighters were taking driving craft carrier the USS Carl Vin- of US navy service. lombia’s largest rebel group, Cauca province in western lessons taught by a Farc in- son has started what it calls US Defence Secretary James the Farc, have arrived in Colombia some 300 Farc structor, others participated “routine operations” in the Matthis said during a recent Rawalpindi, Feb 19 (IANS) Pakistani forces on Sunday their transition zone to dis- fighters live in two camps in workshops on gender South China Sea, with a fleet trip to Japan that the Trump killed several militants affiliated with Jamaat-ul-Ahrar af- arm. Farc negotiators signed and some, like the highest- politics while they waited for of supporting warships. administration saw no need ter bombing their hideouts in Afghanistan near the Paki- a revised peace deal with the ranking guerrillas and some the government-provided The deployment comes for “dramatic military moves” stan border, media reported on Sunday. Colombian government on pregnant women and moth- training to begin. days after China’s foreign at the stage. According to the reports, Pakistani troops “success- 24 November to end more ers, live in a more comfort- They play football, volley- ministry warned Washington The statement appeared fully” targeted the hideouts of Jamaat-ul-Ahrar across than five decades of armed able area, with some proper ball, read, watch movies and against challenging Beijing’s to repudiate comments on the border and inflicted huge casualties on them near the conflict. Under the accord, buildings and some shacks, when the night comes play sovereignty in the region. the subject from Secretary of Rena area. the rebels agreed to move and actual showers - one games, for example, one China claims several con- State Rex Tillerson, who told The Afghan sources said that a high-value target known into 26 transition zones. even with warm water. None similar to a pub quiz, where tested shoals, islets and reefs senators during his confir- for recruiting terrorists and training suicide bomber, Most of the 6,900 rebel of the structures were built points are earned by an- in the area. It has been con- mation hearings that China Rehman Baba, was also gunned down. They added that at members arrived on foot, by the government or with swering correctly questions structing artificial islands should be prevented from least 12 terror sanctuaries, including a hideout and weap- by bus and boat travelling government-provided ma- about the history of the Farc. with airstrips in the South reaching the disputed islands. on depot camp of Jammat-ul-Ahrar`s commander Wali, long distances from jungle terials. The general mood is one of China Sea for a number of On Wednesday, Chinese were also pounded by the forces, Geo News reported. camps. The rebels have The area where those calm and expectation. When years. The aircraft carrier was foreign ministry spokesman Pakistani forces targeted terrorists based across the been complaining that the buildings should be was still asked about their main wor- last in the South China Sea Geng Shuang said: “We urge Pakistan-Afghan border, following a week of deadly ter- transition zones have not just a flattened patch of land ry every one of them says: two years ago, for exercises the US not to take any actions rorist attacks in the country in which over 100 people been finished yet and in in the middle of a forest. “That the state doesn’t fulfil with Malaysia’s navy and air that challenge China’s sover- were killed. some cases the fighters had Last I heard, half a tonne of the agreement.” force and has made 16 voyag- eignty and security.” Just hours before the first military operation, the Paki- stan Army summoned Afghan diplomats to its headquar- ters in Rawalpindi and handed over a list of terrorists in- volved in staging attacks inside Pakistan. North Korea murdered Kim Jong- California Ex-Italian PM steps down as nam, says South Korea ‘bombogenesis’ secretary of his party Seoul, Feb 19 (IANS) South Korea previous fortnight. “I am not going conduct DNA testing first and needs has said it believes the North Korean disclose where they are,” said Mr a sample from another family mem- storm pushes regime is involved in the murder of Noor Rashid, but confirmed that his ber. “We are trying very hard to get Rome, Feb 19 (IANS) Former Italian Prime Minister Mat- Kim Jong-nam. North Korean lead- force was working with world police the next of kin to come and assist us teo Renzi on Sunday stepped down from his role as Secretary er Kim Jong-un’s half-brother was body Interpol. in the investigation,” said Mr Noor north General of the Democratic Party (PD). killed at Malaysia’s He said they held normal, not dip- Rashid. Four other people have al- Los Angles, Feb 19 (IANS) A fierce storm, Renzi’s resignation from his top-level party post came just airport last week. “We believe the lomatic, passports. Malaysian police ready been detained in connection dubbed “bombogenesis” or “weather bomb”, two months after he stepped down as Prime Minister when North Korean regime is behind this believe poison was forced into Kim’s with Kim’s death. has eased in southern California, while press- the public voted to reject a motion of his in a referendum, Efe incident considering five suspects face he waited to board a flight to They are: North Korean man Ri ing on further north in the US state. Torren- news reported. are North Koreans,” said Seoul’s uni- Macau. Jong Chol, a Malaysian man, Mu- tial rain, flash floods and mud slides wreaked His latest resignation looked set to be a decisive moment fication ministry spokesman. They say Kim sought help at an air- hammad Farid Bin Jalaluddin, a havoc on Friday and early Saturday, killing at for his centre-left party which was currently experiencing a Malaysian police have already de- port customer service desk before he woman with a Vietnamese passport least five people. revolt from a minority of its members. tained one North Korean and they died. in the name of Doan Thi Huongn and Metrologists said it was the worst The PD president, Matteo Orfini, announced the news on say they are looking for four more. Mr Noor Rashid said Kim told the an Indonesian woman. storm to hit California in years. Sunday at the opening of the party assembly. Despite widespread speculation desk that “two unidentified women The Indonesian, who was named Forecasters warned residents in the Party members would now have the chance to lodge their that North Korea was behind the kill- had swabbed or had wiped his face as Siti Aisyah, is said to have told north, including San Francisco, to ex- candidacy for the role, Orfini said. ing, there has been no proof. Pyong- with a liquid and that he felt dizzy”. Malaysian police she had been paid pect more heavy rain on Sunday. Meteo- yang has made no public comments Malaysian police are still waiting to perform what she thought was a rologists described the storm as “bom- on the issue. Deputy national police for the results of an autopsy conduct- prank. Kim is believed to have been bogenesis”, an intense extra-tropical 10 die in Sri Lanka boat capsize chief Noor Rashid Ismail identified ed on Wednesday. attacked in the airport departure hall cyclonic low-pressure area, or “a weath- the latest North Korean suspects in a Malaysia’s health minister said it on Monday by two women, using er bomb”. Colombo, Feb 19 (IANS) At least 10 persons were killed press conference on Sunday. could take around two weeks to re- some form of chemical. One man was killed after a tree fell and after a boat carrying 20 passengers capsized in the sea off He named them as Ri Ji Hyon, 33; ceive the toxicology report. A grainy image taken from secu- pulled a power line on to his car in the Kalutara in Sri Lanka on Sunday, the navy said. Hong Song Hac, 34; O Jong Gil, 55, North Korea has said it will reject rity camera footage, which has been Sherman Oaks area of Los Angeles. The boat had sailed from the shores of Beruwala and and Ri Jae Nam, 57. the results of the autopsy. broadcast in South Korea and Malay- A second person died in a vehicle capsized one and a half nautical miles away from the He said the men left on 13 Febru- Pyongyang has also demanded sia, shows one of the suspects wear- when it was submerged by a flash flood shore, Xinhua news agency reported. ary, the day Kim was killed, and had Kim’s body be returned to North ing a white T-shirt with the letters in the town of Victorville. Navy spokesperson Lieutenant Commander Chaminda arrived on different days within the Korea, but Malaysia says it has to “LOL” written on the front. Two others died in car accidents in Walakuluge said the navy had recovered 10 bodies and the San Diego area, and another person deployed six boats, divers and a rescue operation to find was found dead after being swept into a the remaining passengers. ‘Poisoned’ critic Vladimir Kara-Murza ous substance. It is unclear creek in Ventura County. Walakuluge said local people in the area were also as- what prompted the latest Evacuation orders were lifted in the sisting in the rescue efforts. leaves Russia for treatment collapse. towns of Duarte on Saturday afternoon The navy said the boat was overloaded with passengers However, Mr Prokhorov (local time). and had not followed the safety regulations. Moscow, Feb 19 (IANS) Russia, became ill earlier den kidney failure in 2015. said he was leaving Russia The north of the state has already ex- “When people travel in boats for leisure purposes, the An outspoken Kremlin this month. He has now Mr Kara-Murza, a friend on Sunday “to go through perienced fears of flooding at the tallest navy and the coastguard have to be informed. The boats critic who fell into a coma recovered enough to leave of opposition leader and rehabilitation treatment dam in the country, Oroville Dam, when which capsized had not followed any safety regulations two years after a suspected the country to seek fur- former deputy prime min- after his second acute poi- more than 180,000 residents were evac- as the bodies recovered did not have life jackets,” Wal- poisoning has left Russia ther treatment, his lawyer ister Boris Nemtsov, who soning”. He added: “The uated from their homes last week. akuluge said. for treatment abroad. Vadim Prokhorov said on was shot dead in February diagnosis in his hospital Authorities at the dam have been The spokesperson added the ill-fated boat was a fishing Journalist Vladimir Kara- Facebook on Sunday. 2015, fell into a coma for a discharge report is still the working to lower the level of the lake trawler which had been used for leisure purposes. Murza, who works for pro- The activist nearly died week, with tests revealing same: ‘toxic influence of an and have said it has continued to fall de- democracy group Open when he suffered sud- he had ingested a poison- unknown substance’.” spite the storm. Indian Horizon Monday, February 20, 2017 Business 9 Food processing can generate $33 bn Bank of England meets Hindu Council members over beef tallow in 5 pound note in funds, 9 mn jobs by 2024: Study London, Feb 19 (IANS) The Bank UK said in a statement. As soon as ment. The Hindu Council UK repre- low and ranges between 2 to 35 around 31 per cent share in the of England invited members of the this announcement was made, the sentatives informed the Bank of Eng- percent for different products,” total, it added. “Food and grocery Hindu Council UK for a meeting over Hindu Council UK together with a land that it had received many calls said the Associated Chambers of is the largest segment in India’s concerns that the new 5 pound poly- number of individuals and repre- from various Temples across the UK Commerce and Industry of India. retail sector, with a share of more mer currency note contains traces of sentatives of certain communities who had banned the use of the new “India is one of the top rankers in than 60 per cent in India’s total re- beef tallow -- an issue that has led to and organisations had publically pound 5 note as donations and of- the production of bananas, gua- tail market in 2014,” the statement anger among vegans, Hindus, Sikhs expressed concerns about this. It fering to deities within the sanctuary vas, ginger, papaya etc., although said. “India is the world’s second and other communities in Britain. said over the last couple of months, of the temple environment. Hindus processing levels in the country largest producer of food after Chi- The Hindu Council UK representa- the Hindu Council UK has been in respect, honour and have a special New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The remain limited. This indicates an na. The arable land area of 159.7 tives - Chairman Umesh C. Sharma communication with the Bank of affection for the cow as it represents Indian food processing sector has extensive opportunity in the food million hectares (394.6 mn acres) JP, Director of Interfaith Relations, England and raised the concerns life and the sustenance of life, the the potential to attract $33 billion processing sector,” it added. Ac- is the second largest in the world Anil Bhanot OBE and Director of of the Hindu Community, Hindu symbol of the earth, the ever giving, of investment and generate nine cording to the study, the share of after the US. India has a strong raw Hindu Temple Engagement, Arun Temples and Hindu Organisations undemanding provider for mankind. million person-days of employ- food processing exports in India’s material base for the food process- Thakur were personally invited to a in the UK over the issue. It said the As a consequence of not allowing the ment by 2024, industry chamber total shipments was around 12 per ing industry,” it added. Assocham meeting with The Chief Cashier of Bank of England assured that they pound 5 notes in the Temple envi- Assocham said on Sunday, citing cent in the last few years, while also noted that with the demand the Bank of England-Victoria Cleland were treating those concerns with ronment, many of the temples had its study. during the fiscals 2011-15, Indian for processed food in the country at its headquarters in Threadneedle the utmost seriousness and wanted seen a huge decrease in their Temple “By 2024, food processing sector exports of processed food related rising due to factors like growing Street on February 8. In late Novem- to understand better what impact economy, which relies totally on do- is expected to employ nine mil- products have been growing at disposable income, urbanisation, ber 2016, the Bank of England an- the use of small traces of animal-de- nations in order to operate, the state- lion people in India and expected a compund annual growth rate young population, nuclear fami- nounced that it had been informed rived products in polymer banknotes ment said. “The Hindu Council UK to generate about 8,000 direct and (CAGR) of 23.3 per cent. lies and changing lifestyle, house- that small traces of animal-derived may have within the community be- is pleased that the Bank of England 80,000 indirect jobs in the state,” With globalisation and increas- hold consumption set to double by products were used by a supplier in fore making any further statement have listened to our concerns and the Assocham-Grant Thornton ing trade resulting in about 460 2020. ”Food and grocery is the larg- the manufacture of the new polymer on the issue. The Hindu Council UK halted the issuing of the new pound joint study on ‘Food Retail: In- million tonnes of food worth $3 est segment in India’s retail sector, pound 5 notes. Tallow is a hard, fatty Representatives had a full and frank 20 notes until a full consultation has vestment: Infrastructure’ noted. billion being traded annually, the with a share of more than 60 per substance made from rendered ani- discussion with Victoria Cleland been done. In addition, the Bank of According to the study, the Indian Indian food and retail market is cent in India’s total retail market mal fat. It is commonly used to make and highlighted that many Hindus England has assured us that they are food processing industry, whose projected to touch $482 billion by in 2014,” the statement said. As- soap and candle. The new polymer were concerned due to the animal- working with polymer suppliers to estimated worth is between $121 2020, from the level of $258 bil- socham also noted that with the note uses beef tallow made from derived products in the new notes, investigate alternatives (including billion to $130 billion, is the larg- lion in 2015, Assocham said. In demand for processed food in suet, which is hard fat found around because one of the key virtues in the some that are plant-based) for the est producer of milk, pulses, sug- contrast to consumers in other the country rising due to factors the animal’s kidneys, stomach and Hindu faith is Ahimsa - which is the future,” it said. The Bank of England arcane and tea globally and the countries who spend a much low- like growing disposable income, other organs. The new pound 5 notes practice of non violence; avoiding said that it will not withdraw the cur- second largest producer of wheat, er proportion of their income on urbanisation, young population, (and the pound 10 notes) contain an- harming any living thing, and also rent pound 5 polymer banknotes rice, fruits and vegetables. food and grocery, these constitute nuclear families and changing life- imal fat in the form of tallow. This is avoid the desire to harm any living from circulation and will go ahead “Despite the massive produc- a substantial part of India’s con- style, household consumption set unacceptable to millions of vegans, thing, including protecting animals, with plans to withdraw legal tender tion, the degree of processing is sumption basket accounting for to double by 2020. vegetarians, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and which symbolise many of our most status of the pound 5 paper bank others in the UK, the Hindu Council important deities, it said in a state- notes on May 5, 2017. India, Asean telecom ministers to meet on Jet Airways plane loses ATC contact over digital connectivity Germany, causes scare New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The nectivity projects are of strategic man will be the chief guests. This Telecom Equipment and Services importance and can have a trans- event will witness more than 100 and the local ATC was briefly lost while flying over Export Promotion Council (TEPC) formative impact on the economy foreign high-profile information German airspace. As a precaution, the German Air is organising an inter-ministerial and cooperation between Asean and communication technology Force deployed its aircraft to ensure the safety of the meeting between Asean countries and India,” it said. “India has (ICT) industry delegates from over flight and its guests. Communication was safely re- and India here on Monday to com- committed to provide financial 30 countries, the ministry said. stored within a few minutes,” a Jet Airways statement memorate the 25th year of the Ase- as well as technological support The main objective of the event here said. an-India relations, an official state- for projects that could include- is to provide opportunities to In- “The flight with 330 guests and 15 crew subsequent- ment said. “Minister of State for high-speed fibre optic networks, dian telecom exporters, including ly landed at London without incident,” the statement Communications Manoj Sinha will digital villages, rural broadband, SMEs and startups, to meet quali- said. Jet Airways has duly reported the matter to the lead the discussions from Indian national knowledge network and fied overseas buyers, it added. This concerned authorities, including India’s Directorate side with telecom ministers, senior telecom training and skill develop- event provides one to one meet- General of Civil ASviation (DGCA). “As part of the government officials and industry ment,” it added. TEPC is organis- ing opportunities between buyers standard process, the flight crew of 9W 118 has been leaders from Bangladesh, Cambo- ing its global business exposition from different countries and In- Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Setting off a major scare de-rostered pending investigation,” it added. Media dia, Laos PDR, Indonesia and Bhu- -- India Telecom 2017 -- here on dian exporters who can enlighten about a missing aircraft when it lost contact over Ger- reports said that air traffic control radio contact with tan,” a Communications Ministry February 21-22. Sinha and Com- them about their products and man airspace, a Jet Airways flight from Mumbai to the Jet Airways flight was restored via the emergency statement said here. “Digital con- merce Minister Nirmala Sithara- technology solutions. London earlier this week had to be escorted by fighter frequency about 60 nautical miles north of Nuremberg planes part of the way before it landed at its destina- in Germany. One report said that a change of frequen- tion, an airlines spokesperson said on Sunday. cy digits is being suspected as the cause, whereby the Steel exports surge 224% in January “Contact between Jet Airways flight 9W 118, from crew tuned on 132.980MHz while the correct frequen- Mumbai to London Heathrow, of February 16, 2017, cy was 132.890MHz. cal declined by 37.8 per cent to 6.097 million tonnes over same period of last year and in January only, imports More than five crore greenhouse gas emissions were at 0.602 million tonnes, down by giving the stakeholders, by 41.7 per cent over same month including the panchayats, last year. saplings planted in Himachal a monetary value.A credit According to the report, India’s Shimla, Feb 19 (IANS) ing the drive, plantation From the next year, this gives the owner the right consumption of total finished steel at More than five crore sap- of broad leaves, wild and scheme would also be to emit one tonne of car- 68.892 million tonnes saw a growth of lings were planted on medicinal saplinghs has launched in the rural areas, bon dioxide. Credits can 3.5 per cent in April-January period 48,000 hectares in the been done so as to gener- the government said. Un- be exchanged between in 2016-17 over same period of last four years in Himachal ate employment oppor- der this scheme, the for- businesses or bought and year. Consumption in January, 2017 Pradesh, resulting in in- tunities to the villagers. est department provides sold in the international at 7.349 million tonnes was up by 4.3 crease in forest cover,  free saplings for planta- market at current market per cent over corresponding month the government said on For making plantation a tion. For the survival of prices. The Forest Depart- last year and by 1.4 per cent over De- Sunday. The plantat ion success, the forest depart- saplings, the department ment records say 17,429 cember, 2016. “Production for sale included 1.35 crore me- ment has started ‘Smriti is nurturing them for five hectares were brought un- of total finished steel at 82.874 mil- dicinal plants. An increase Van Yojna’ in urban areas. years. Himachal Pradesh, der forest cover in 2013-14 lion tonnes, registered a growth of of 13 sq km has been re- The scheme includes with a quarter of its geo- by spending Rs 1.66 crore. Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) India’s steel port said. “Exports in January 2017 10.7 percent during April-January in corded owing to efficient plantation drive by people graphical area under for- Likewise, in 2014-15 and exports jumped by 224 per cent in at 889,000 tonnes was up by 224 per 2016-17 over same period of last year. conservation and man- on auspicious occasions est cover, has become the 2015-16, the correspond- January and the country shipped out cent over January 2016 and was up Overall finished steel production for agement of forest in the like birthdays and anni- first in Asia to earn carbon ing figures were 12,730 5.865 million tonnes of steel in April- by 19 per cent over December 2016,” sale at 8.911 million tonnes in Janu- state, a government state- versaries of their beloved credits. It has received hectares and 11,449 hect- January period of the current fiscal said the Joint Plant Committee re- ary, 2017 was up by 10.2 per cent over ment quoting the 2015 ones. This effort will add the first installment of Rs ares, respectively. Inten- -- up by 71.1 per cent over the same port. Imports of total finished steel in January 2016 and by 3.5 per cent over report of the Indian Forest to the forestation and en- 1.93 crore. Carbon credits sive forestry works have period last year, a steel ministry’s re- the first ten months of the current fis- December 2016,” the report added. Survey Institute said. Dur- vironment conservation. provide a way to reduce been started under Green

China to halt coal imports ESCAP plans to establish by 29 per cent from 2015 to 2030 and 64 per cent by 2050, the report from North Korea International Road Organisation said. Globally 1.25 million people Beijing, Feb 19 (IANS) China Council’s Resolution 2321, which died from road traffic injuries and announced that it will suspend was approved in late November faced by the road sector, UN Eco- and regulatory frameworks. “We another 20-50 million more people all coal imports from North Ko- and imposes new sanctions on nomic and Social Commission for plan to set up an International Road suffered from non-fatal road traf- rea, a measure taken to com- North Korea in retaliation for its Asian and the Pacific (ESCAP) has Organisation,” Sandeep Raj Jain, fic injuries. Current trend shows a ply with sanctions imposed on September 9 nuclear test. The planned to establish an Interna- Economic Affairs Officer in Trans- miss of the SDG-3 (Sustainable De- Pyongyang by the United Na- Council decided then that an- tional Road Organisation (IRO), an port Facilitation and Logistics Sec- velopment Goal-3) target to halve tions. The ban will be in place nual imports of coal from North official said. “Stronger intergov- tion of UN ESCAP, told IANS. Ac- road deaths and injuries by year through December 31, according Korea by member states should ernmental support is needed to cording to a synopsis from ESCAP, 2020 the brief report said. Jain said to a joint statement by China’s not exceed $400.9 million, or help the road sector develop sus- road transport consumes 77 per there has been a lack of intergov- Ministry of Commerce and Gen- 7,500,000 metric tons, whichever tainably. And yet there is no inter- cent of the energy used within the ernmental leadership on develop- eral Administration of Customs is lower. Saturday’s announce- governmental organisation to rec- transport sector and produces 75 ment of intelligent transport sys- on Saturday, Efe news reported. ment comes after news reports ommend common standards and per cent of total CO2 emissions of tems (ITS) which has raised issues The statement said the decision this week that China had turned Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) With an rules, ensure its safe operation and the sector. If the current trend con- of effective regulations and policies was made to ensure China was back a shipment of North Korean aim to provide effective and com- promote its sustainable develop- tinues, the road sector is expected for interoperability, and technical complying with the UN Security coal worth around $1 million. prehensive solution to challenges ment through coordinated policy to increase its energy consumption and service harmonisation. Sports Indian Horizon 10 Monday, February 20, 2017 NZ v SA, 1st ODI : De Villiers, Phehlukwayo clinch tense win

HAMILTON FEB 19 (IANS) : South 34 overs a side South Africa Africa equalled their best winning run in 210 for 6 (de Kock 69, de Villiers India A v Aus : ODIs with a 12th victory on the bounce, 37*, Santner 1-33, Sodhi 1-36) but it was not achieved without plenty of Lyon, O’Keefe jitters in Hamilton. beat New Zealand 207 for 7 There was no surprise to see AB de Villiers unbeaten at the end of a tight chase, but it (Williamson 59, Morris 4 among wickets was Andile Phehlukwayo who struck the for 62) by four wickets crucial blows with sixes in the penultimate in drawn game and last over - the latter bringing the an lbw decision on 18, and Hashim Amla Australians 469 for 7 dec requirement down to 3 off 4 balls - before de added 88 for the first wicket and, although Villiers clubbed the winning boundary with there was significant encouragement for the (Smith 107, Shaun Marsh one ball to spare. spinners - this was the same surface used for 104, Mitchell Marsh 75, South Africa started the penultimate over, the Australia ODI earlier this month - they bowled by Trent Boult, needed 22 and only had everything well in hand. Wade 64) and 110 for 4 one run came off the first two balls. But Even when Amla chipped a return catch drew with India A 176 for Phehlukwayo, showing great calmness as he to Williamson it seemed a mere irritant. had done alongside David Miller in the huge However, that soon changed. Faf du Plessis 4 (Iyer 202*, Gowtham 74, chase against Australia last year, picked up was lbw sweeping at legspinner Ish Sodhi, Lyon 4-162) a slower ball to clear long-off and in the who was recalled for this match - his first final over, with nine needed off five balls ODI since the tour of India last October. after a wide call against Tim Southee, he Then, in the next over, de Kock, who repeated the dose over long-on. As the ball worthy effort because they had rarely been for 59, but Colin de Grandhomme and had eased to fifty off 47 balls, gave his sailed over the boundary, de Villiers gave in control. Passing 200 seemed a tall order Tim Southee clubbed 51 off 23 balls for the innings away with a weak pull that found a little punch of the air. That New Zealand following Chris Morris’ four top-order eighth wicket. Then in the chase, Quinton midwicket. All of a sudden, New Zealand dug deep to push the game so close was a wickets and Kane Williamson’s departure de Kock, who was reprieved by the DRS after sensed a chance.

produced a gallant fight before given the responsibility to seal the India go down to Thailand in going down 25-23 10-21 10-21 to tie for India but despite a brilliant the combo of fight the Indian failed to surpass and Dechapol Puavaranukroh in a Pornpawee Chochuwong. Asia mixed team championship 50-minute mixed doubles match. She lost 21-11 12-21 15-21 to the HO CHI MINH (VIETNAM) FEB With India lagging 0-1, Prannoy World No. 40, who had reached 19 (IANS) : H S Prannoy and the took the court and the World No.23 the finals at Malaysia Masters last men’s doubles pair of saw off Suppanyu Avihingsanon month. In the deciding women’s and B Sumeeth Reddy won their 21-18 21-15 in 39 minutes to bring doubles match, Ashwini Ponnappa respective matches but India his team back on track. and Sikki paired up against World still suffered a narrow 2-3 loss Rio Olympians, Manu and No. 10 combo of Jongkolphan to Thailand in the quarterfinals Sumeeth then notched up a 21-19 Kititharakul and Rawinda of the ROBOT Badminton Asia 21-16 win over Kittinupong Kedren Prajongjai. Mixed Team Championships here and Nipitphon Phuangphuapet The match went down to the on Friday. in the men’s doubles match wire after the Indians pocketed the Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold which lasted 34 minutes at the opening game but they couldn’t champions, Pranaav Jerry Chopra Nguyen Du Cultural Sport Club get past the higher-ranked rivals, and N Sikki Reddy started the here. Newly-crowned national losing 21-15 17-21 7-21 in the proceedings for India. The duo champion Rituparna Das was then encounter. MUMBAI FEB 19 (IANS) : The Australian spinners got through a heavy workload - 28.5 overs for Harika misses out, Padmini Nathan Lyon and 24 overs for Steve TEHRAN FEB 19 (IANS) : Grandmaster gives her all the hopes for an encore. The O’Keefe - and picked up seven D Harika missed out on some chances to world championship this year is being held survives in World Women’s wickets between them. But there settle for a draw with Georgia’s Sopiko under knock-out rules. The $450000 event might still be some issues to address. Guramishvili, while Padmini Rout survived started with 64 players and is now down to Both men could manage only three a scare before enforcing a draw with 16 with three more rounds to go after this. Chess Championship maidens each and finished with China’s Tan Zhongyi in the first game of Till the finalists have been identified, there unflattering economy rates - Lyon’s the third round of World Women’s Chess are two games under Classical time control and heat as white went for some known plans to was 5.61 and O’Keefe’s 4.20. Championship. if the scores are tied, games of shorter duration take command of important central squares. A major reason for their troubles Playing black, fourth seeded Harika are played to determine the winner. Harika Padmini lost a pawn and the endgame looked was Shreyas Iyer, who smashed his pulled all the right strings for a long time faced the in-vogue London system against completely worse at some point. However, highest first-class score of 202 in only against Guramishvili but failed to find a way Guramishvili and equalised comfortably out the Indian hung in there just long enough for 210 balls with 27 fours and seven to force a victory. However, the Indian will of the opening by opting for a solid system. Zhongyi to make a mistake and once black sixes, that’s 150 runs in boundaries. have white pieces in the return game, an As the game progressed, the pieces changed won the pawn back, it was already a forced A minor reason could be that the opportunity for her to score her first victory hands at regular intervals and Harika was able draw. The peace was signed after 60 moves. pitch at Brabourne stadium was quite in the Classical format here. to secure a tangible advantage in the ensuing There were three decisive games in all in the batting friendly. There were 982 runs All Harika’s wins in first two rounds came queen and minor piece endgame. It was on first game of pre-quarterfinals. Second seed scored for the loss of only 21 wickets only in rapid tiebreak games. Facing her the 33rd move that Harika missed a chance Anna Muzychuk outclassed Pham Le Thao over the three days of the tour game, third higher ranked opponent in a row, to win a pawn and once she decided against Nguyen of Vietnam, Nana Dzagnidze of which ended in a draw. There were a Padmini yet again managed to salvage a it, Guramishvili came up with some sterling Gerogia defeated Shen Yang of China while few high-profile players who couldn’t difficult position against Zhongyi. Padmini defense to hold her position. The game lasted former champion Antoaneta Stefanova of contribute much to that bounty. showed some fine preparation and excellent 49 moves. Padmini went for a surprising Bulgaria almost put an end to the aspirations David Warner was dismissed for 25 in attacking acumen as white. And return game opening choice in Semi-Tarrasch and felt the of Georgian Nino Khurtsidze. the first innings and 35 in the second.

was on fire on Sunday, however, Rumford wins first World Super and wins over locals Sam Brazel, Glenn Robinson wins Lucas Herbert, Matt Millar and Jason Scrivener put him into 6 title in final shootout the final of the event, also co- NBA slam dunk contest SYDNEY FEB 19 (IANS) : sanctioned by the Australasian NEW ORLEANS FEB 19 (IANS) : Hometown hero Brett Rumford PGA and Asian Tours. Glenn Robinson scored a perfect 50 on nailed his final drive to beat Thai He faced a long wait as his final dunk to capture the NBA All Star teenager Phachara Khongwatmai Rumford battled his way past Game’s slam dunk title Saturday after 2&1 in the six-hole matchplay Adam Bland in the semi- leaping over three people for a dynamic final to win the inaugural World finals and his touch ultimately two-handed reverse jam. Super 6 title in Perth on Sunday deserted him at the end of a Indiana Pacers forward Robinson and claim back his European long day in the Perth sunshine. jumped over teammate Paul George, the Tour card. Asked whether it was fair that club’s mascot and a Pacer cheerleader Despite the innovative format, a player nine shots off the pace to easily win the contest over Phoenix the 39-year-old Australian put after the third round should be Suns rookie Derrick Jones. together what was effectively a in the hunt for the title at the “I wanted to bring some energy to the wire-to-wire victory at the Lake end of day four, Rumford, the competition,” Robinson said. “I wanted Karrinyup Country Club, having trophy safely in his hands, said to do something no one has ever seen.” finished the first three rounds of he was happy with anything In the final round, Robinson faced strokeplay with a five-shot lead. that was good for the sport. off against Jones, who advanced from The final was all square until “It really comes down to the the four original competitors. The Los the fourth hole when Rumford people and golf is bigger than Angeles Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan and somehow got himself out of the one person,” he said. the Orlando Magic’s Aaron Gordon were trees, over a bunker and onto the “It’s amazing, particularly with “It’s massive,” he added. “I had “If it’s going to grow the eliminated in the earlier rounds. green with a brilliant second shot the new format, the first win in a tough year but I’m back and I game ... and brings a bit more The NBA has struggled to get its before sinking a 10-foot putt to that,” said Rumford. couldn’t be happier.” excitement and thrill, if that’s marquee players in the slam dunk record his first dunk in the NBA until take the lead. “It’s been a long, hard-fought While Rumford dominated all what we’ve created, then I think contest and that was underlined by Wednesday night’s contest against the At the par-three penultimate week (and) I’m really proud of four days of the tournament, we’ve done a great job.” the inclusion this year of the undrafted Los Angeles Lakers. hole, Rumford hit his tee shot to myself.” It was a sixth European Phachara had trailed by nine Bland, who knocked out Jones. Very few NBA fans know who Robinson’s perfect 50 on the winning within three feet of the flag, while Tour victory for Rumford, who shots after round three and former British Open champion Jones is as he has played just 24 minutes dunk gave him a two-dunk total of 94 Phachara found the greenside turned professional the year grabbed the 24th and final spot Louis Oosthuizen in the this season in the league after spending in the finals. He ran from the right side, bunker and had no luck putting after Phachara was born, and in Sunday’s matchplay knockout quarter-finals, finished third the majority of his rookie campaign with grabbed the ball, and leaped over the his way out of the sand to re-secured him the tour rights series with a par at the third after beating Scrivener 1-up in Phoenix’s development league team, trio, ducking his head to prevent himself effectively concede the contest. he lost at the end of last year. playoff hole. The 17-year-old a playoff. the Northern Arizona Suns.Jones didn’t from hitting the rim. Indian Horizon Monday, February 20, 2017 Entertainment 11 Oscars 2017: The Jungle Book, Doctor Strange, Tiger Shroff’s Filmfare Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – who should win 2017 performance has the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects?

an OOPS moment that Year 2016 saw various films making a mark as far as visual effects were concerned. Be it Arrival, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Captain America: Civil War, The BFG, Passengers, Star Trek no one noticed Beyond, Deadpool etc. But like every year there are only certain number of films that gets unanimous praise to be nominated for the coveted Academy Awards. These are those films which achieved the unthinkable and made people sit back and get mesmerized by its sheer visual brilliance. Last year the nominations saw the biggies going head to head with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Martian, The Revenant and finally losing to much smaller film Ex Machina. This year, the top five nominations for the Best Visual Effect category are– Mark Wahlberg ‘s Deepwater Hori- zon (A dramatization of the April 2010 disaster, when the offshore drilling rig Deepwater Horizon exploded and created the worst oil spill in U.S. history.), Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange (A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts.), Jon favreau’s The Jungle Book (After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self dis- covery with the help of panther, Bagheera, and free spirited bear, Baloo.), Charlize Theron’s Kubo and the Two Strings (A young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armor worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past.) and Felicity Jones’ Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (The Rebel Alliance makes a risky move to steal the plans for the Death Star, setting up the epic saga to follow.) Let’s take a detailed look at the nominations and our predictions for the winner of the Academy Award. Is This Salman Khan And WOW! Justin Bieber’s Katrina Kaif’s Look From Purpose Tour Is FINALLY Tiger Zinda Hai? Happening In India Salman Khan since years, The wait is finally went to London to pick over and Beliebers can outfits for Tiger Zinda rejoice! It is officially Hai. Not just Ashley, even confirmed – Grammy Salman’s sister Alvira award winner and Khan Agnihotri is helping global pop sensation out for the same. Talk- Justin Bieber is mak- Tiger Shroff gave the performance of a lifetime on Filmfare 207 stage which left ing about the film, Tiger ing his way to the In- everyone floored. One of the best part of the show was Shah Rukh Khan introduced Zinda Hai will see Salman dia sub-continent this him on stage as the son of his friend which makes Tiger his own son. SRK, how do and Katrina back on the summer. This highly you do it every freaking time! How do you manage to steal our heart with just a silver screen after almost anticipated event will small sentence? Sigh…guess we need a completely separate story for him. Com- 4 years. The film is said to be the biggest live mu- ing back to Tiger, the actor was simply fascinating. But we got engrossed in his be the story of an Indian sic act witnessed in recent times in India and will performance so much that we didn’t notice something that happened just behind spy (RAW) code-named further strengthen India’s position on the global him. Two of his back dancers got their pants ripped. OOPS! Tiger was superlative. Tiger, who falls in love music map. After a week of speculation and uncer- He danced on his songs and on Hrithik Roshan‘s Dhoom machale. He paid tribute Salman Khan’s much- at the box office with his with a Pakistani spy agent tainty, the sole promoters of the tour, White Fox to Hrithik so beautifully that now we know no one else could have done it. He was talked upcoming filmlast film Sultan, is leav- during an investigation. India are elated to confirm that they will be bring- simply perfect. He then moved on to Prabhudheva and moved on Muqabla. Tiger Tiger Zinda Hai opposite ing no stone unturned In a recent interview, the ing the 22-year-old Canadian megastar’s Purpose is so talented, a hint we saw on stage. But no offence Tiger, we couldn’t help our- Katrina Kaif has gone on to bring out best for the director had said, “It is a World Tour to India’s DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on selves from noticing it. In fact, Tiger too was oblivious of this occurrence because floors. The shooting of sequel of the film. While sequel, but it’s too early to 10th May 2017. Bieber’s latest jaunt is in support of he shared an image from his performance where the mishap is clearly visible. the film began last month the details of the film are talk about it in detail. It’s his fourth album, the critically acclaimed Purpose, Check it out right here. Workwise, DNA reported that Tiger’s last film A Flying Jatt in the beautiful locales of being closely guarded, a political espionage. It’s wherein he experimented with more exploratory didn’t work well at the box office but he has a lot of offers in hand. Karan Johar has Morocco. The film’s pre- designer Ashley Rebello about spies, what is hap- electronic sounds. Apart from India, the Asia leg of announced Student Of The Year 2 with Tiger and Sajid Nadiadwala, too, has de- quel Ek Tha Tiger, which shared a photo of outfits pening in the world today, the tour comprises Tel Aviv in Israel and Dubai in cided to make Baaghi into a franchise. And the decision has been made. Tiger will was directed by Kabir that he has selected for where does India stand, the United Arab Emirates. Touring in support of start SOTY 2 first before moving on to Baaghi 2. Tiger confirms, “We begin shoot- Khan, is now being direct- Salman Khan and Ka- what is right, wrong. It’s his fourth studio album Purpose – which debuted ing for Student… first and then we also start Baaghi 2 in the latter half of the year.” ed by Sultan director Ali trina Kaif for Tiger Zinda about all of that.” Tiger at #1 in over 100 countries and has sold over 8 mil- Abbas Zafar. The director, Hai. The designer, who Zinda Hai is releasing this lion copies worldwide, Bieber is without a doubt one who broke several records has been the stylist for yes on December 22! of the most successful pop stars in the world today with a recent world tour imbibing sold out dates across countries. Concert goers can preregister for Do NOT follow Kareena Kapoor Jim Sarbh takes down tickets at www.bookmyshow.com for the hotly an- ticipated event, as chances are the eventwill be sold Khan: Doctors’ advice to Harshvardhan Kapoor for out in less than 24 hours. expressing his anger over losing expecting mothers Kunal Jaisingh’s Dil Bole to start shooting next month for Veere Di Wed- Best Debutant award Oberoi gets a thumbs up ding. But now the schedule has been pushed by It looks like Harshvardhan Ka- another two months. But that hasn’t stopped her poor’s pedigree will follow him from Ishqbaaz fans from hitting the gym. Moreover, the new moth- for a while. On Rajeev Masand’s er has taken up kickboxing to whip herself into Roundtable With Newcomers, the shape. Is it advisable for a new mother to plunge exceptionally outspoken Jim Sarbh back the humdrum of daily life, skipping a few not only showed up with half his months’ break? Does Bebo need to apply some face painted in red, he also made a brakes and just bask in motherhood full-time for point which every newcomer from some time? Is it healthy for mother and child? outside the film industry wants Kareena has been applauded for the way she has to make to every well-connected handled pregnancy. Being an actress, there are debutante in the entertainment in- new mothers who would try and follow in her dustry. footsetps. However, experts say that is a bad idea Turning to Harshvardhan, Jim and how new mothers should ease their way into bluntly pointed out that he was the normal life post child-birth. Homebound for 40 only newcomer present who was days Traditionally, a 40-day break was stipulated from the industry. “You automati- by family elders. What is the reasoning behind cally get a bigger card than us. It’s to Jim’s bluntspeak on nepotism this? Turns out, there is a scientific reason be- like we’re in a different room try- in the film industry. Jim, in fact, In a never-seen-or-heard-before kind of a pro- hind this. Dr Firuza R Parikh, Director, Depart- ing to make our presence felt. It made his other colleagues squirm, gramming strategy, Star Plus launched it’s ongo- ment of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, isn’t exactly an even playing-field,” too. He told Sobhita that a taxi ing hit show Ishqbaaz’s spin-off Dil Bole Oberoi on Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, says, “The said Sarbh while his ‘unconnected’ driver must have seen her sex clip 13th February, 2017. Starring Kunal Jaisingh, Shrenu There’s just no stopping Kareena Kapoor reproductive system particularly the uterus takes colleagues Sobhita Dhulipala (of from Raman Raghav 2.0 and not Parikh, Rahul Dev, Leenesh Mattoo and Nehalaxmi Khan — not even pregnancy and subsequently, 42 days to involute that is come back to its pre- Raman Raghav) and Fatima Sana the film. And he made Fatima Sana Iyer; the show focuses on the love stories of Omkara motherhood. While most women chose to avoid pregnant state. During the postpartum period, Sheikh (of Dangal) nodded know- Sheikh uncomfortable when he and Rudra. We asked you guys to vote and tell us how the public eye when sporting a baby bump, Ka- the new mother continues to bleed. It was a wise ingly. compared getting the time wrong did you like the first episode of the show and we are reena Kapoor Khan was more socially active than and scientific decision to limit a woman’s activ- All this was said in a spirit of during a scene to getting laid. Fati- pleased to inform you that the viewers have given a ever, from walking the ramp to doing magazine ity and allow her to recuperate during this time.” benign honesty. But one won- ma pretended she didn’t hear him. thumbs up to the show. 66% people liked DOB while shoots. And just three days after her delivery, Kareena might have round-the-clock nannies, ders how far this honesty will take Maybe, it’s time for Jim to rein in 18% people felt that,like Ishqbaaz, this too will take Kareena had a party at her home. Unlike her fel- not everyone can afford that lifestyle, which is the talented Sarbh. One can’t see his natural effervescence, get more its own time to pick up. 17% didn’t like the show low female actresses (Kajol, Ashwarya Rai Bach- why they shouldn’t follow her lifestyle. Fear of Harshvardhan’s father Anil Kapoor diplomatic before the hypocritical atall. Here’s the full report – Whether it is the lavish- chan and Rani Mukerji, who took a break from infection Gynaecologist Suman Bijlani affirms or sister Sonam Kapoor (Sarbh’s film industry turns nervous in his ness of the sets or meticulous characterization.Dil films), Bebo, who delivered in December, was the rest period for multiple reasons. co-star in Neerja) taking kindly presence. Bole Oberoi is grabbing everyone’s attention. Entertainment 12

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Sonam Kapoor gets nostalgic as Now a video has surfaced where Shah Neerja completes a year Rukh Khan is seen helping arrange food for a beggar who asked help from him. means something and I hope I let go of my fears and learn to appre- beggar who asked help from him. ciate and enjoy what I have. I’m Shah Rukh Khan had met direc- grateful for everything.” and we tor Aanand L Rai for dinner, where couldn’t agree more! For all those they had a discussion about their who have watched the film would yet untitled movie that is sched- know of Neerja Bhanot’s bravery. uled to release in 2018. After the Its a real-life based hijack drama dinner was over, Shah Rukh Khan revolving around brave heart air came out of the restaurant o find, hostess Neerja Bhanot’s self-sac- as usual, photographers waiting rifice to save her flight’s passen- for him to click his pics (funnily, gers. Directed by Ram Madhvani amidst that, I heard someone call and starring Sonam Kapoor and out to him as Raees Khan!), As his Shekhar Ravjiani, Neerja didn’t do security helped him make his way wonders as far as box office num- to the car, a homeless person man- bers are concerned. but the film aged to get across to Shah Rukh got win win accolades for her per- Khan and asked him for help. Shah formance and also enlightened us Rukh Khan benignly patted him on about Neerja Bhanot- The Forgot- the head, and asked one of his en- ten Hero. Neerja, directed by Ram tourage to do the needful, before he Madhvani, speaks of Neerja Bha- drove away. Later, as per a report in not’s courage, valour and bravery DNA it was confirmed by the pho- and a never-dying spirit within tographers there that Ravi, one of her that made her save the lives Shah Rukh Khan’s bodyguards, ar- of 359 of the 379 passengers who ranged food for the man. No won- Sonam Kapoor’s life changed She shared two movie posters of were on-board the Pan Am Flight der he is called the Baadshah of on the professional front after Neerja and one of the pic’s cap- 73. The plane was hijacked but Bollywood! Shah Rukh Khan will Neerja happened to her. However, tion reads: “We all have fears, most of the passengers survived, be next seen in Imtiaz Ali’s roman- the change wasn’t just restricted I have several and I only learnt all thanks to Neerja, who died sav- We have often heard about sto- or poor, Hrithik Roshan helping tic drama, with Anushka Sharma, to that. The film has managed to how to acknowledge my fears ing them on-board. On the work ries of how stars go all out of the a cancer patient with his treat- that is scheduled to release around leave a deep impact on her per- and to conquer them because of front, Sonam Kapoor will next be way to help the needy in their dire ment and so on. Now a video has Independence Day. He will also be sonal life too. As Neerja , the film Neerja. This movie changed my seen in Veere Di Wedding which circumstances. We have seen how surfaced where Shah Rukh Khan seen as a dwarf in the Aanand L Rai turns one today, a nostalgic So- life. As Rajesh Khanna’s character also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan Salman Khan is seen helping kids is seen helping arrange food for a movie. nam Kapoor took to social media Anand says ” zindagi lambi nahi in the lead role. The film will go on to express her views on the same. badi honi chahiye” . I hope my life floors two months from now. Sushant Singh Rajput parties with Trending Tunes: Alia Bhatt – Varun Dhawan’s Humsafar and Badrinath Ki Dulhania Ekta Kapoor after the big patch-up are a hit this week Khan did for us. They got back together as friends and are today giving us friendship goals we never saw be- It’s Sunday again, which means it is time for fore. Yet another such patchup which happened re- Trending Tunes with Bollywoodlife. One uber-ro- cently was of Sushant Singh Rajput and Ekta Kapoor. mantic number is shining bright on music charts, We were left stunned when we saw a picture of them and we bet you love it too. Humsafar (Badrinath Ki hugging each other at Karan Johar’s pre-Valentine’s Dulhania) Akhil Sachdeva deserves a huge round Day bash. That was a special picture…to see the two of applause. We don’t know where this gem was all get along so well. Now we have snaps of them par- this time. What a soothing voice! He has crooned the tying as well. Sushant Singh Rajput was spotted at romantic number with utmost conviction and pas- Ekta’s residence as a part of a small gathering of her sion. He keeps you riveted to the song with his voice, close friends. It was said that after Sushant quite Pa- so strongly that you might take a second watch to vitra Rishta citing no interest in playing a character actually notice what is happening on the screen. in the fifties since the show took a big leap, the actor Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan’s chemistry does the and Ekta were at loggerheads. In fact, the TV czarina rest. A new rendition of Chalat Musafir Moh Liya was also heard saying at an event, “Jo TV chhod dete Re, Badrinath Ki Dulhania retains the kitsch, and hain, unhe TV chhod deti hai.” (Those who leave TV maintains its original charm. Alia Bhatt and Varun should know that TV will leave them) Later we heard, Dhawan dance their hearts out on this awesome Balaji’s Half Girlfriend was supposed to have him in number. Dev Negi, Neha Kakkar, Monali Thakur, the lead but that too didn’t happen when Arjun Ka- Ikka join hands to croon this melody. Fans are go- We often say that relationships in Bollywood are poor’s name got finalised. Guess all that drove them ing crazy over the dance number – we are sure even ever-changing. The best part of that is there are many apart but fortunately they are back being friends and your social media newsfeed is full of wsubmissions who believe in dissolving differences and coming we are back being happy for them. Check out the pic- by fans. We hear that Tamma Tamma is also going together as well. Look what Shah Rukh and Salman tures from the party. to rock the charts. Shahid Kapoor and Mira snapped outside Kangana Ranaut’s Miss Julia a restaurant in Mumbai last night.. brings legal trouble for the Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput, one of the most styl- ish couples of B- town were spotted at Bandra yesterday. makers of Rangoon They were both seen twinning it in white and blue. Well, this isn’t the first time when Sasha and his wifey have co- Bhardwaj and the producers of lour coordinated. Often when they step- out, they are seen Rangoon for copyright infringe- twining it and everytime the paparazzi loves to snap them. ment. Roy Wadia, on behalf of The actor is having a crazy time promoting his next film his company, has put a claim on Rangoon but that hasn’t stopped him from spending some the character of Kangana Ranaut quality time with his beloved wifey. Shahid took time off in the movie, which they resem- from his busy schedule to spend some time with Mira. Al- ble Fearless Nadia. They even most every other weekend we come across Shahid and Mi- say that the Julia’s catchphrase ra’s date pics sans Misha… how romantic is that? Shahid ‘Bloody Hell’ belonged to Fear- has been sporting his Padmavati avatar since quite some less Nadia, whose actual name time now and he looks hot AF! He’s been wearing those was Mary Evans and she was an nerdy glasses which go pretty well with his look. Just two Australian stunt actor. We do weeks ago Shahid shared a pic of Misha and finally intro- wonder how Bhardwaj duced her to the world. Now that he has done that, how we will get out of this legal mess, wish to see her along with the couple on dates too.. that especially since the movie is just would be so cute, no? On the work front, the 35- year- old a few days away from release. actor is on a promotional spree for his film Rangoon. this While we do understand why is his third collaboration with Vishal Bhardwaj and if the the suing production company trailer is anything to go by, the film looks impressive. The feels they are on a higher ground film also stars Saif Ali Khan and Kangana Ranaut in the lead in this matter, we do wonder roles. Rangoon is a war drama and is set in the backdrop of why did they have to wait till World War 2. “Nawab Malik is the most heroic character I the last week of the release of have ever played so far, who is a soldier with a strong sense the movie so that they can push of duty and big patriot. It is a very inspiring character and It has been oft reported that ing a whip, a pose that had been their claim. That Fearless Nadia I am glad to get the opportunity,” Shahid had told in an Kangana Ranaut‘s character in something Fearless Nadia has inspiration was always talked interview recently. The film is set in a time when India was Rangoon, Miss Julia, is said to often been associated with. Now about ever since the first look going through a political turmoil.Misha and finally intro- be inspired by a popular yester- this similarity might cause legal of Kangana Ranaut in the movie duced her to the world. Now that he has done that, how year actress in the ’40s, Fearless trouble to the movie, if reports was revealed. Rangoon also we wish to see her along with the couple on dates too.. that Nadia. The makers of Rangoon are to be believed. According to stars Shahid Kapoor and Saif Ali would be so cute, no? On the work front, the 35- year- old have denied this a few times, but a report in Mid-Day, the tam be- Khan in the lead roles. It is a love actor is on a promotional spree for his film Rangoon.It is a the similarities just couldn’t be hind film production company triangle set against the backdrop very inspiring character and I am glad to get the opportu- missed including that still where Wadia Movietone Pvt. Ltd. are of World War II, and will release nity,” Shahid had told in an interview recently. Kangana Ranaut is seen hold- looking to sue director Vishal on February 24.

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