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JKAC (JK against Corruption Samba One day training programme on NPR The National Green Tribunal today Team) in collaboration with and AADHAR seeding was organized slapped a Rs 50,000 fine on a scientist Meheshwar Helping Group (Regd) under the chairmanship of Deputy from the Environment Ministry but 3 NGO Samba organized a function to Commissioner Udhampur, Niraj withdrew it later, warning officials celebrate the International ... 4 9 against passing the ... Kumar. Speaking on ... INSIDE

 Vol No: XXII Issue No. 59  09.03.2017 (Thursday) Daily  Jammu Tawi  Price ` 2/-  Pages-12 Regd. No. JK|306|2014-16 Fresh migration belies claims of creating No place for gender biases A "traitor" can't be my conducive environment in Kashmir in modern India: President son, says Saifullah's father

Jammu fears demographic change NL CORRESPONDENT ceremony held at concerned at the rising rate NL CORRESPONDENT him go ahead," the father NEW DELHI, MAR 08 Rashtrapati Bhavan to of violent crimes against KANPUR, MAR 08 said. NL CORRESPONDENT commissioner's office has as migrants across the present Nari Shakti (Women women. It is inexcusable Superintendent of Police JAMMU TAWI, MAR 08 started accepting country and of them about Gender biases have no place Power) Puraskar on the that women in India do not "A traitor cannot be my son, (Kanpur City) Somen Verma applications. 38,000 families live in in modern India where straight and simple," said Ghulam Rasool Wani made occasion of the International feel as secure and safe as said Saifullah's family was The migrant status will Jammu. inclusive development is a Sartaj, the father of Jammu his home 15 years Women's Day. they should. contacted but they refused to entitle them to the same Fresh registration of key objective, President suspected ISIS terrorist ago when he was attacked The 31 awardees who were "Gender biases have no take the body. benefits as Kashmiri pandit migrants could trigger a new Pranab Mukherjee said Saifullah who was killed in by the militants and forced honoured included ISRO place in modern India where He added that the police may migrants. Each pandit political controversy in the today. an encounter with the Uttar to leave the Kashmir Valley. scientists, first-ever women inclusive development is a again make an attempt to family receives cash state but essentially this runs He also lamented the rise in Pradesh police today. Since then, it has been a troupe of Kathakali dancers, key objective," said convince the family about it. assistance of Rs. 10,000 against the spirit of crimes against women and Sartaj refused to take the struggle for Mr Wani to India's first female graphic President Mukherjee while Meanwhile, the father of two besides free accommodation, resolution passed by the state said it was inexcusable that body of his slain son, register himself as a novelist, survivors of acid addressing the gathering. other men, who have been ration and reservation in assembly to create they do not feel as secure saying, "A traitor cannot be migrant. He has made attack and trafficking, The three women scientists arrested on terror-related some professional colleges. conducive atmosphere for and safe as they should in related to me, let alone be several trips to the environment and animal from ISRO, who were charges, has claimed that The issue has snowballed the return of Kashmiri India. my son." commissioner's office after activists, among others. honoured, were Subha they were innocent and has into a major political pandits. His remarks came during a Saifullah was killed in the state government "The government is equally Varier, B P2 sought a fair probe. controversy. The BJP says Lucknow this morning in an allowed fresh registration of Saifullah's neighbour the migration of Muslims exchange of fire with the migrants a few months ago. Mehboob Ali said the slain can change the police after a 12-hour stand- There has been a sudden LS by-elections in valley a major test for coalition Govt suspected terrorist always demographics of Jammu off. He was suspected to be spike in the applications at kept to himself. district, but the PDP linked with the blast in the the commissioner's office, Jammu, Mar 08 (KIP) and may be that she may (DCs) which was held "The door was always kept disagrees. Bhopal-Ujjain train mostly from Muslims who Already people in the t following the former Prime the other day, it was closed, and he never spoke "We have put forth our views yesterday, police said. say they fear for their lives Lok Sabha elections in the wop regions of Kashmir Minister,Atal Behari decided that the polls will before the government, it is Speaking to reporters, Sartaj to anyone," said Ali whose after unrest of 2016 two constituencies of and Jammu have f aced Vajpayee's policy towards be held in 8 phases. not acceptable from Jammu's emphasised, "We are Indian pregnant wife and three following the death of Srinagar and Anantnag ordeals owing to energy Kashmir. A notification for the point of view and no citizens. I was born here, my children were evacuated Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist coupled with ensuing crisis which had resulted in And the very poor show by elections is likely to be migration from Kashmir to ancestors were born here." from the building by the Burhan Wani. Panchayat elections will be prolonged shutdowns. And the BJP and the PDP will issued after the revision of Jammu can take place," said He said he had heard this police during the encounter. "The political workers who the first major test for the it is to be seen whether this encourage the opposition to electoral rolls is finalized. a BJP spokesperson. morning about the death of "We never really spoke to were on the target of PDP-BJP coalition anger of people will be demand the resignation of CEO, Shant Manu, said the But the PDP maintains that his son in the encounter. militants in the '90s and left Government. In fact the reflected in the voting the coalition Government. elections will be held in 8 him. I used to go for work at there are some people who Sartaj said Saifullah had left the Valley are still not safe. results from these Lok pattern or people expect Chief Electoral Officer phases and the process has 5 in the morning and would want to be registered as home about two-and-a-half The militants are still after Sabha constituencies and better time ahead as Chief (CEO) has decided to hold already been return home late at night. We migrants, but merely by months back after he beat them," said Ghulam Rasool that from the Panchayat Minister,Mehbooba the Panchayat polls started. never interacted," he said in giving an application they him up for not finding work Wani. committees will determine Mufti,has assured the youth in 8 phases before April 15 "We are putting up the Lucknow. don't become migrants. and not listening to him. The registration of migrants whether people support the of the state that if they and Deputy Commissioners electoral rolls for scrutiny Ali said he was at work "They have to go through a coalition Government or are allow her a breathing time (DCs) have been asked to on March 11 and the "On Monday, I got a call was stopped in 2008, and the when the encounter took process," said senior PDP from Saifullah, who told me decision to allow fresh fed up with its policies in the shape of generating make preparations for publication will be leader Nizam ud din Bhat. that he had got a visa to visit place and rushed home when applications was taken last which have cast peace holding the elections. In completed before last week There are nearly 60,000 Saudi (Arabia) and he was he got to know about it. year, but now the an adverse shadow on she would see that the CEO's meeting with the of March. We will be Kashmiri families registered development projects. Kashmir issue was resolved Deputy Commissioners inviting P2 preparing to go there. I told (AGENCIES) IN BRIEF Leopard attacks on rise in Doda-Kishtwar, Higher reaches get Uri attack: NIA releases 2 Pakistani 3 Kishtwar residents 10 people killed, over 100 injured since 2011 fresh snowfall suspects, will send back home arrested in Srinagar, NL CORRESPONDENT "Evidence collected in the arms recovered NL CORRESPONDENT since 2011. According to persons, from 2012 to 14 no Highway closed, City interiors submerged NEW DELHI, MAR 08 form of statements, DODA, MAR 08 official figures of wildlife person was killed in any technical analysis of their department division man-animal conflict, but SRINAGAR, MAR 08 (KNS) in the City areas here The NIA on Wednesday mobile phones, seized GPS SRINAGAR, MAR 08, CNS Due to rising population and Kishtwar, since 2001 there injuries to 61 persons. In thereby resulted in the handed over to the army two devices and other shrinking habitat of animals are 10 people who have lost 2015 to till now 6 people Though the weatherman has inconvenience to the Pakistani youths whom it circumstantial evidence Police on Wednesday in twin districts of Doda and their lives in different man- were killed, five of them predicted four days of wet residents. had arrested in connection collected by the NIA did not claimed to have busted a Kishtwar region has resulted animal conflict in twin were in Doda and injures to spell across the state, the The residents while talking with the last year's terror reveal any linkage of the module of Hizb-ul- in frequent human-animal districts while injuries to 36 intermittent rains to KNS said that the attack on a military base in suspects with the Uri Mujahideen by arresting conflict. Leopards strayed 109 persons. Wildlife Wednesday lashed plains authorities have failed to Jammu and Kashmir's Uri attackers," the spokesperson three persons-all residents into human population and persons. In 2001 there were department had last month while the higher reaches of look into the plights faced that had killed 19 soldiers. added. of Kishtwar, during a naka claimed 10 human lives and 2 people each killed in Doda trapped three leopards from the Valley witnessed a fresh by the people. "The chocked A National Investigation It was initially suspected checking in Bemina area injured over 100 people and Kishtwar and injured 12 two P2 spell of snowfall. drainage system in our areas Agency (NIA) that the two youths acted as of Srinagar. The weatherman had usually results in immense spokesperson said they have guides for the Uri attackers. An official said that the Medium danger avalanche warning predicted heavy to heavy hardships whenever it handed over Faisal Hussain On 18 September last year, three persons - identified rains in the plains and rains," the residents said. Awan and Ahsan Khursheed four heavily armed militants as Riyaz Ahmad Wani, son for some areas in Kashmir, HP snowfall in the higher Accusing Srinagar to the army's 16 Corps had stormed the Uri army of Mohd Ramzan Wani, reaches in next four days. Municipal Corporation headquarters in Jammu and base camp in Jammu and resident of Dachan, Ikhlaq The intermittent continued (SMC) for ignoring their they will be sent back home. Kashmir killing 19 soldiers NL CORRESPONDENT venture into these regions The warning would be valid Ahmad Khanday, son of to lash Valley since the plights, the residents of The spokesperson added JAMMU, MAR 08 over the next 24 hours. for the next 24 hours starting and injuring few others. The Gh Rasool Khanday, also that the NIA's probe The advisory was issued by at 5 PM today, the SASE intervening night of several City areas including NIA had taken over the resident of Dachan and "revealed that the two A medium danger avalanche the Chandigarh-based Snow advisory said here. Tuesday-Wednesday while Habba Kadal, Baba Demb, investigation in the case Tosweef ul Nabi, son of suspects had crossed over to warning was issued today and Avalanche Study "Medium danger avalanche the higher reaches of the Fateh Kadal, Khanyar and from the state Police. Gh Nabi Gundroo, resident the Indian side after The two youths were for some avalanche-prone Establishment (SASE), part warning exists for avalanche Valley received fresh others here have demanded of Main Kishtwar - were arrested by the BSF and the areas of Himachal Pradesh of the Defence Research and prone slopes in Kupwara, snowfall in this afternoon. immediate redressal of their altercation with their arrested at about 1pm Army in a joint operation at and Jammu-Kashmir, Development Organisation Bandipora, Anantnag, The intermittent rains have genuine grievances. parents due to pressure of during Naka checking at advising people not to (DRDO). Baramula, P2 resulted in the water logging They appealed P2 studies". 'Angoor P2 Bemina bye P2 Officer arrested for Path-breaking discovery in Numismatic Studies allowing illegal Collectors initiate process for construction at Dal Lake Huge Kashmir coins hoard recovered from Budgam land acquisition 'illegally' NL CORRESPONDENT During the trial excavation As per a spokesperson of JAMMU TAWI, MAR 08 SRINAGAR, MAR 08 the coin hoard was exposed State Archaeology and it was recovered. The Department (SAD), since NL CORRESPONDENT complications and vitiating acquisition." A senior official of the A largest hoard of ancient hoard consisting of more these two dynasties ruled SRINAGAR, MAR 08 the whole process of land The official said there have Lakes and Waterways Kashmir copper coins of than 800, (eight hundred) this land during 11th and acquisition for various been complaints that Development Authority 11th and 12th AD has been coins were later on collected 12th century AD as such the In violation of the rules, the purposes, officials said. officers who are not (LAWDA) was on recovered from Budgam by the team of the state coins so discovered collectors have been Officials in the Revenue authorised are placing the Wednesday arrested for District. archaeology. belonged to them. initiating the process for Department said the requisition indent with the "abusing" his official An expert team of the State Archaeologists of the He said the discovered coins acquisition of land on the collectors have been respective collections for position to obtain building Archaeology Department Archives Archaeology & have gathered dust and rust requisition of unauthorized initiating the proceedings acquisition of land for permissions and allowing (SAD) under the supervision Museums Department who and as such are being given government officials in for acquisition of land for various purposes in various illegal constructions of the Director Archives, are investigating the chemical treatment in the Jammu and Kashmir. various purposes without departments. "It is creating around Dal Lake, a State Archaeology and Museum findings, in their preliminary conservation Lab of the SPS This lackadaisical approach verifying the competence of the bottlenecks in releasing Vigilance Organisation Jammu and Kashmir state District Budgam. The report, has dated the coins to Museum at Lal Mandi. by the government officials the officer placing the of payments to the land (SVO) spokesman said. recovered a largest hoard of plateau apparently rich in 11th to 12th century AD, After the coins are cleaned not only violate Land indent. "It is violating the owners because the Enforcement Inspector, ancient copper coins from a archaeological nature was when Yassakara and Lohora and provided the necessary Acquisition Act and rules and creates legal collectors are not acquiring LAWDA, Ishrat Aslam plateau of village Nonar in under consideration of the dynasties ruled over chemical treatment, these Transfer for Property Act, complications and vitiating land legally," he added. Khan Sahab area of the Darzi was P2 department for long time. Kashmir. would only P2 but also creates legal the whole process of Sources said P2 2 CITY the northlines Jammu | Thursday | March | 09 | 2017

International Women's Day: 15 die in 3 years in domestic violence, 3960 cases reported in 7 years

SRINAGAR, MAR 08, CNS fact that from past 7 years, month of the year 2014, a Head Kashmir University Centre while in European functions on International police registered cases 24 years old female law Sociology faculty, countries such centres are Women's Day and make tall Though Jammu and against five thousand student was attacked with Professor Pirzada found everywhere. claims with regard to the Kashmir is perceived to be accused allegedly involved acid in Nowshehra area of Muhammad Amin believes "Government organizes welfare initiatives, but on safe for women. However, in domestic violence and the Srinagar city. that unrest is one of the seminars, symposiums and ground nothing happens. the incidence of heinous other related cases. The While divulging important factors that have crimes against women graph shows an upward information about the contributed to the violence reflects a different story. trend in the incidents crime against women, an against women in the Man jailed for 15 years in US for supporting Khalistan movement In last 3 years due to relating to domestic official from Jammu State. "Women suffered dowry and other related violence. "There are so Kashmir Police immensely due to NEW YORK, MAR 08 States pleads guilty to 2013, Singh conspired with co-conspirator arrived in cases, 15 women lost their many such incidents which Department said that 3960 crackdowns, raids, arrests planning terror attacks others to support terrorist South Asia. lives in Valley while go unnoticed. Majority of cases relating to violence and other activities during An Indian citizen has been Bogden said, Singh, a Reno attacks in India as part of the In November 2013, Singh police booked 41 persons the women don't report to against women were the unrest in Valley." He sentenced to 15 years in resident, was a member of Khalistan movement to purchased two sets of night for demanding dowry. police and try to settle the reported from 7 years in says that growth of prison for conspiring to two terrorist groups and create an independent Sikh vision goggles and a laptop Police sources informed issues amicably. Usually, the state in which 5150 materialistic societies is also support terrorist attacks in provided material support to state in the Punjab region. computer and provided these CNS that due to domestic only those cases of serious accused were booked. a major factor that has India, including "intimidate" the Indian Singh agreed to provide items to a co-conspirator violence, 5 women died in nature are reported," said a Alone in Jammu district affected women. "Our assassination of an Indian government and to harm "material support" by who was going to carry out 2014 while the figure rose top police official. 638 such cases have been society has changed. We government official, as part persons who were not helping facilitate a co- the planned terror attack. to 6 in 2015 and first Recently, a shocking reported followed by want women to do a of the Khalistan movement supporting the terrorism conspirator's travel to and The co-conspirator couple of months of the incident of 'domestic Srinagar city 387, Doda government job and at the to create an independent groups' cause. within South Asia; to provide attempted to board a flight current year, four such violence' came to fore in 335, Udhampur 148, same time want her to serve Sikh state. "This case is an example of necessary funding; and to from the San Francisco cases have already been South Kashmir's Anantnag Poonch 135, Baramulla us at home. Though our 42-year-old Balwinder Singh multi-law enforcement provide materials necessary International Airport to to carry out the attack. Bangkok in December 2013 reported. The official district that engulfed the 105, Anantnag 79, religion has given her all the was sentenced on Tuesday agencies working by US District Judge Larry collaboratively together to On occasions, Singh in order to carry out the figures reveal that from life of a mother and her Kishtwar 76, Kupwara 64, rights but due to lack of Hicks in Reno to 180 months protect the United States and travelled from Reno to terror attack but US law 2014 to 2016, 312 females little baby. Police Ramban 58, Samba 51, facilities and knowledge, in prison for conspiracy to our foreign allies from a California to meet a co- enforcement prevented the were forced to commit confirmed that the women Reasi 45, women are becoming prey provide material support and terrorist act," Bogden added. conspirator in person. co-conspirator from suicide and 361 accused had been tied with rope, Rajouri 40, Ganderbal 32, to violence. Though resources to terrorists for the Singh, who also went by the In October 2013, Singh and boarding that flight, have been booked by tortured and thrown into Budgam 31, Pulwama 31, everyone including movement to create the alias Jhaji and Baljit Singh is his co-conspirators agreed thwarting the planned terror police across Kashmir the River Jehlum. On the Bandipora 24, Shopian 24, government talks about independent Sikh state, US a citizen of India and a that one of them would travel attack. Valley. eve of Eid, in 2015, a Kulgam 18, Kargil 4, and women rights and facilities, Attorney Daniel Bogden for permanent US resident. He to India and carry out a After these events, Singh Despite an upward woman was allegedly set a solitary case of domestic but in not a single the District of Nevada and had pleaded guilty in terror attack – likely an and his co-conspirators trend in literacy rate, the on fire in Khanyar area of violence against woman government department Special Agent in Charge November last year. assassination or maiming of continued to discuss and crime against women is on Srinagar city. Besides, was reported from Leh including Civil Secretariat, Aaron C Rouse for the FBI's According to court an Indian governmental plan the terror attack in India rise. The ugly situation some females became the district of Ladakh Division we find a 'Mother Nursing Las Vegas Division said. documents, between official. The final target was until Singh's arrest in can be gauged from this acid victims. In the last of Jammu and Kashmir. Centre' or 'Child Care Also read: Indian in United September and December to be determined after the December 2013. —PTI FROM PAGE 1 placed by the respective head of departments/corporations He also admitted that department has been facing sever staff LS by-elections in valley a addressed to district collector only. crunch and unable to reach everyplace on time, but they are "While placing the indent, the HOD concerned shall doing their level best to run the system. No place for gender biases in major test for coalition Govt specifically certify that he/she has duly been authorised by the administrative department concerned for acquisition of Uri attack: NIA releases 2 Pakistani modern India: President the land on behalf of the said department," the Revenue objections from voters following which the dates for the suspects, will send back home elections could be announced any time," he said. The Department directives to departments said. Codananyaguy and Anatta Sonney. They have participated government has sought that the Panchayat elections should Further the Revenue Department has directed, "The Post at Gavalata village in Uri when they were trying to in ISRO's historic space missions like the Chandrayaan be held ahead of the parliamentary by polls for two requisition for transfer shall be placed by the administrative infiltrate into India. They were also brought to the NIA mission, Mangalyaan mission and the most recent launch of constituencies of Anantnag and Srinagar. However the secretaries concerned to the district collector specifically headquarters in New Delhi for detailed interrogation. 104 satellites in one go. political parties including NC and Congress have criticized indicating there in the actual minimum requirement of land The NIA has claimed that terror group Laskar-e-Taiba was Subha Varier, who was in-charge of the video system for the the PDP-BJP government for deferring the parliamentary for the purpose along with a map having duly approved by behind the Uri terror attack. The spokesperson added that launch of 104 satellites, explained her role in the most elections contending that the PDP was fearing defeat on the competent authorities." "further investigation is continuing in the case." recent mission, "Video is the best way to show our both the seats achievement. Seeing is believing. In this mission we had due to which it was seeking holding of Panchayat polls first. Path-breaking discovery in satellites of six different countries and therefore it was even Congress has said the Panchayat elections required more Officer arrested for allowing more necessary to have visual evidence." elaborate security arrangements because of large number of Numismatic Studies "We had eight cameras for video processing. Images were candidates, who would be in the fray. illegal construction at Dal Lake acquired in real time, compressed, transmitted on ground, Nearly 35,000 panch constituencies have been created after then properly identified and deciphered by the departmental de-compressed and converted into a video so all of us could a recent delimitation exercises, even as Congress alleged held in a case registered last year, following an inquiry expert Mr. Peer Mohammad Iqbal and research work on watch it," she said. that the new Panchayats were carved out to help the ruling which revealed that he had got two separate building these coins will be shared with the heritage lovers and An all-women kathakali troupe was also awarded for PDP-BJP alliance corner more seats..(KIP)' permissions in the name of his mother Farooqa Aslam and claiming a dance form which was traditionally a male archaeologist of the state, it will certainly help us in filling carried out the construction work in the Nishat area, on the preserve. Tripunithura Kathakali Kendram Ladies Troupe up of the gaps in the numismatic collection of our banks of Dal Lake, in violation of norms, the spokesman from Kerala was formed in 1975 and since then they have Higher reaches get museums" he said. added. delivered over 1,500 performances in India and abroad. However, he said this kind of numismatic discovery from The officer got the building permissions in connivance with Among the other winners were Amruta Patil, a writer and fresh snowfall the Budgam district is very rare as it is first time when the the officials concerned of LAWDA to construct garages, painter. She is also the first female graphic novelist of the department has recovered such largest coin hoard from this servants' quarters, a compound wall and a two-storey country. Her novel 'Adi Parva', based on the Mahabharata, area. residential house at Gupt Ganga, he said, adding that the Puraans and tradition of oral storytellers, was selected as to the newly appointed SMC commissioner, Dr Shafqat It is in place to mention here that earlier sultanate period construction was carried out in violation of the parameters one of the year 2012's best graphic novel. Khan to look into the matter and redress their grievances at coins were also recovered from Chrar-e-Sharief area of mentioned in the permissions. Asia's first woman to drive a diesel train, Mumtaz Kazi, was earliest. Budgam, while department recovered a huge hoard of "The officer, by abusing his official position in LAWDA also bestowed with an award. Meanwhile, following the slippery conditions of the roads more than 2000, ancient coins from Watnar village of (enforcement wing), has managed these huge constructions Anoyara Khatun, a survivor of trafficking, who has worked triggered due to the rainfall, the 300 km long Srinagar- District Anantnag. in violation and total disregard of the approved building to rescue child labourers, victims of human trade and Jammu highway, the only road connecting Valley with rest The department has made 11 discoveries in last 13 years out permissions and conferred undue advantage upon himself domestic violence, also received an award. Anoyara was of the country was closed by the authorities. of which 4 such discoveries pertain to numismatic field. and his mother. Further investigation is on," the spokesman also nominated for the International Children's Peace Prize "The highway was closed in the intervening night of These discoveries in the department helped to fill the gaps said. in 2012 and has represented India at the UN. Tuesday-Wednesday following the slippery conditions of in Archaeological field viz a viz numismatics, Sculpture, He said Darzi was also involved in another case registered The Nari Shakti Puraskar comprises Rs one lakh and a roads at Ramban area," the official in the traffic department Art and Archaeological sites of the state's glorious past. All at the Vigilance of Kashmir police station in 2015 regarding certificate. told KNS. the finds are well preserved in the SPS Museum at Lal construction of buildings in violation of permissions around Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi He said that some of the vehicles are also stranded on the Mandi Srinagar. This museum houses the largest collection Dal Lake. was also present at the event where she recounted the roads and will be allowed to ply towards their destination of ancient coins in copper, silver and gold, estimating more LAWDA, an autonomous body, was created by the Jammu achievements of her ministry in the past three years. after the roads will be cleared. (KNS) than 70,000. and Kashmir government in 1997 to serve as a one-point (AGENCIES) agency to look after, manage and conserve the waterbodies Collectors initiate process for Leopard attacks on rise and waterways in the state. Medium danger avalanche warning for land acquisition 'illegally' The core areas of its attention at the moment are the world some areas in Kashmir, HP in Doda-Kishtwar famous Dal and Nigeen lakes in Srinagar. the district development commissioners have also been 3 Kishtwar residents arrested in entertaining requisition for transfer of state land to various different places of district Doda, after wild beast injured Ganderbal, Kulgam, Badgam, Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, government department's without ascertaining the actual several persons and killed minor boy in Nalwa village. The Srinagar, arms recovered Riasi, Doda, Kishtwar and Kargil districts of Jammu and requirement of land. "The Revenue Department is finding it operation to trap leopards is continues in several villages by Kashmir," it said. difficult to meet the requirement of land for every wildlife teams and forest protection force. pass crossing. The medium danger avalanche warning also exists for departmental activity in view of huge scarcity of suitable A senior wildlife officer said,"We tranquilized the leopard Two Chinese pistols, 20 rounds of Pistol, Live 04 Grenades, avalanche prone slopes of Kullu, Chamba, Lahul & Spiti, state land," he said. and shifted it to Jammu zoo last month. three leopards were 01 wireless set and one packet of explosives were recovered Sirmaur, Shimla and Kinnaur districts of Himachal Pradesh, The government has taken a note of "lackadaisical trapped within a week's time. but, we (Human) should also from their possession, he said. the advisory further said. approach" by the officials in acquisition of the land. The need to understand that it's we who occupied their "A case FIR no. 41/2017 U/S 7/25 A. ACT, 3/5 Exp. SUB. Fresh snowfall was witnessed in Banihal (14 cm), Gulmarg Revenue Department has written to the departments that the habitation not they, if they attack us, is only because of ACT Has been registered and investigation has been taken (21 cm), Haddan Taj (35 cm), Neelam (26), Kanzalwan (31) indent for acquisition of land shall not be extended if it is shrinking forests and rising ecological imbalance." up," he added. (CNS) and Pharkian (15 cm), among other areas in J&K.

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NL Correspondent expressed his appreciation Jammu Tawi, Mar 08 of the focal theme of the congress and congratulated The three-day 19TH the organizers and the Annual Conference of the SKUAST-J for meticulous Society of Statistics, organization of the event. Computer and Professor J P Sharma in Applications (SSCA) his address talked about concluded today here in the relevance of such the Faculty of Basic collaboration with SSCA A Mallick, Dean, Faculty Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, scientific congregations Sciences at Sher-e- from March, 6 to 8, 2017. of Basic Sciences presided Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and the role statisticians Kashmir University of In the valedictory function, over the function. Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, play in formulating the Agricultural Sciences and Professor A K Nigam, Over 250 senior faculty Haryana and Jammu and future research strategies. Technology of Jammu Eminent statistician of members, research Kashmir participated in the He invited the young (SKUAST-J), Chatha. The International repute was scholars and postgraduate mega scientific event. researchers to work in co- Conference with the theme the chief guest, Dr J P students from various Addressing the gathering ordination in this area of "Statistics and Informatics Sharma, Director reputed Research of galaxy of scientists and research. in Agricultural and Allied Research, SKUAST- Institutes, Universities and researchers from during Sciences" was organized Jammu was the Guest of Colleges including the valedictory function, by the SKUAST-J in Honour, while Professor S Madras, Assam, Tamil Professor A K Nigam Threat from ISIS can't be ignored Police foils NHM employees protest march any more: Brig Gupta NL Correspondent national security warned Brig Gupta. be a major challenge for the NL Correspondent even a single step to secure Jammu Tawi, Mar 08 Jammu Tawi, Mar 08 Brig Gupta. Both the MP and ISIS cadre has been trained security apparatus. People their jobs. UP police deserve kudos for to eliminate those who do like Omar Abdullah who had The Lucknow encounter He said that till their genuine timely sharing of the not subscribe and submit to rubbished the waving of ISIS Police today foiled the demands which include should send a clear cut intelligence and the their ideology of radical flags in Valley as an act of protest rally of employees of framing regularization message to those who so far Islam. All those who oppose "some idiots" need to come National Health Mission policy for NHM employees have been unwilling to professionalism displayed by their ideology are their to terms with the reality and (NHM) towards civil under SRO 255, provision of acknowledge the threat to the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) enemies irrespective of their need to cooperate with the secretariat by restricting equal pay for equal work and India from ISIS according to of the UP Police is religious belief according to security forces to meet the their forward movement at provision of social Brig Anil Gupta, a veteran praiseworthy. Having Lower Gumat. the ISIS Chief Baghdadi. threat. Brig Gupta also security/risk allowance as and Jammu-based security suffered defeat at the hand of Thousands of NHM Therefore, the presence of cautioned the Government of well as transfer policy, are and strategic analyst. ISIS is Allied forces in Iraq ISIS has employees drawn from accepted they will continue ISIS cadre amongst us is a India to ensure that Indian not only knocking at our given up the dream of various parts of Jammu who stop them from heading thousands of NHM their fight. Rohit Seth also matter of grave concern youth that has joined the doors but has made a establishing an Islamic are already observing 72- towards and raising slogans employees have been condemned police latthi opines Brig Gupta. ISIS ranks are not allowed successful entry due to the Caliphate but is determined hour pen down strike to in support of their demands working in the Health charge and use of tear gas on Considering the vast railway an entry back home as they ostrich-like approach of our to enforce its ideology of press for their demands while carrying placards in Department for last ten years NHM employees at Srinagar network in our country and would assume the mantle of political leadership. Any radical Wahabi Islam. To today gathered in front of their hands, the NHM on contract basis and and added that use of force the number of people leadership of the terror further delay in smelling the achieve this it has divided its Press Club Jammu under the employees reached at Lower providing 24 hours health by police could not travelling daily, it is going to outfit. cadre and deployed them in banner of All J&K NHM Gumat Chowk but from services at different health demoralize the employees coffee and accepting the Employees' Association there they could move back institutions and many of and they are all united to get presence of elephant in the Europe and South Asia for JKAC, MHG celebrate (NHMEA) and in the form due to excessive deployment them have crossed their age their rights. room will be at the peril of spreading terror according to of a rally headed towards of police. While addressing limit to be eligible for PSC, Women's Day civil secretariat. Heavy the protesting employees SSRB or any other deployment of police at near Press Club, Rohit Seth, competitive exam but Plus-2 lecturers hold protest, highlight demands Dogra Chowk also failed to president, NHMEA, said that Government has not taken deteriorating day by day. But govt never paid any attention towards the grievances NHPC organizes medical camp of(l0+2) Contractual Lecturers. While addressing, Arun Bakshi state President institution has been Samba, Mar 08 of 10+2 Contractual envisioned with the aim of JKAC (JK against Corruption Samba Team) in collaboration lecturers Forum said that, bringing to India the highest with Meheshwar Helping Group (Regd) NGO Samba this apathetic attitude of the standards of medical care NL Correspondent regularization as per the civil organized a function to celebrate the International Women's Jammu Tawi, Mar 08 govt. towards the along with clinical research, services special provision Day in Kushan Public Hr. Sec. School Samba on Wednesday. act.2010, a policy framed for Contractual Lecturers(l 0+2) MLA Samba Devinder Manyal was the chief guest whereas education and training and The hunger strike by the regularization of all the is showing disregard to the Dy.SP Traffic Samba. Madhu Bandral was the guest of honour people suffering from contractual lecturers (10+2) ad-teaching communities . and ZEO Samba Mrs. Veena Tickku was the special on the serious ailments should enters 22th day but no definitely take benefit from hoc/contractual/consolidated Contractual lecturers (10+2) occasion. President of JKAC,Krishan Singh, Vice President response has been received who are on hunger strike Arun singh General Secy. Mukesh Sharma, Sub Division the world class super from the govt. till date. A employees after rendering since 14th Feb.2017. Gurjeet Ghagwal President Rakesh Prajapati, Nitin Jasrotia, Deep speciality hospital. He protest demonstration was seven years of services. One NL Correspondent Medanta-the Medicity, Singh, Dr.Salim Javaid, Singh, Satish Kumar, Ashish Khajuria, Chairman Kushan Hr. thanked NHPC for giving a also organized by l 0+2 of the Senior contractual Jammu Tawi, Mar 08 Gurgaon along with his Sec School Virender Singh Slathia, were also present in the chance to serve people Contractual lecturers. They lecturer, Vinod Kumar who Sangeeta Sambyal and Rava team. A large number of is on Fast Unto Death Devi are also on chain function. The newly elected president of women wing of NHPC Limited in working in NHPC. The marched in shape of rally Samba-Kathua District Mrs. Monika Slathia laid a great employees and their Y./.e.f.14 feb.2017, but govt. hunger strike. They also collaboration with Medanta- representatives of Medanta- from Press club and moved emphasis on the overall development & progress of women in dependents marked their never paid any attention threatened the govt. if their the Medicity Gurgaon the Medicity also assured to around the Jewal Chowk and the society. She urges hon'ble CM, and PM of India Narinder presence in the camp. towards the grievances of demands are not conceeded organized an Awareness hold such similar came back on the spot of Modi to strictly implement the women reservation in every S.Kalgaonkar thanked hunger strike. They have 10+2 contractual lecturers. at the earliest all of them will Lecture and Clinical Check programmes in future also. ( sector which is long pending demand of females. Medical fraternity of been demanding for their The condition of Vinod is go for fast unto death. up of Kidney Related Alaknanda) Medanta-the Medicity for Diseases on the eve of Legal awareness camp organized collaborating with NHPC "World Kidney Day" in the Samba, Mar 08 for the stated noble cause. CMD, NHPC conferred 'Industry Doyen' award premises of NHPC Regional A legal awareness camp was organized on the occasion of About 65 employees of NL Correspondent Office at Narwal, today. Pasayat, former judge, International women's day in the premises Police Station NHPC & their dependents Jammu Tawi, Mar 08 The Awareness Camp was Supreme Court of India and Ghagwal District Samba under the leadership of M L Manhas inaugurated by Shri S. benefitted from the Clinical Pradip Bhargava, (retd), Shri K.M. Singh, CMD, chairman District Legal Service Authority (Principal, District Kalgaonkar, Executive Check up. Dr. Chetan Former Addl. Chief NHPC Limited, India's and Session Judge), Samba. Shabnam Sheikh, Munsiff, Director, NHPC in the Mahajan while delivering Secretary, Govt. of Madhya Judical Magistrate Ist class Samba apprised the women's premier hydropower Pradesh. The 160 MW august presence of Dr. his awareness lecture on about their legal rights. Sunaina Gupta, Dhiraj Gupta, Sourab company has been conferred Teesta Low Dam-IV Project Chetan Mahajan, DM kidney diseases said that Singh, Bhushan Lal, Vijay kumar and Vishal Sharma the 'Industry Doyen' award 2017. The award recognizes leadership qualities and of NHPC located in West (Nephrology) from Medanta-the Medicity by Construction Industry the immense contribution excellent project execution Bengal was also conferred Advocates (Retainer Lawyers) of District Legal Services Sallall Powerrr Stt att iion cellebrrratt es IIntt '''' ll Women'''' s Day Development Council at 9th made by Singh in the field of and administrative the award for 'Best Authority and Tehsil Legal Services Committee Samba who CIDC Vishwakarma Awards hydropower development in capabilities. The award was Construction Project' at the also apprised the supervisors, Anganwari workers/helpers on Women are the assets held at India Habitat Centre, the country and as a leading presented to Singh by 9th CIDC Vishwakarma women's rights and violence against women. New Delhi on 7thMarch professional with proficient Hon'ble Dr. Justice Arijit Awards. Appendix 'A' to GE 874 EWS letter of society: Ansari No 8004/Advt/90/E8 dt 23 Feb 2017 'Neglecting woman: who shall redeem social cost lost' Military engineer services Notice inviting e-tender NL Correspondent grooming shifts to 'Play Way' and pre "From the woman is our birth: in the GE 874 EWS, c/o 56 APO on behalf of President of India invites Jammu Tawi, Mar 08 nursery schools during day and to woman's womb are we shaped. If online item rate bids on Single Two Cover Bid System for the tutor in the evening. Wonder where one woman dies, we seek another; following work:- On the eve of International Women would the little soul get nourishment through the woman are the bonds of 1 Name of work- Provn of FFL and bathroom prefab Shelters Jammu, Mar 08 day today it's high time we open our of love, care and play way the the world. O why call woman evil and certain revenue works under GE 874 EWS International Women's Day was celebrated at Salal Power eyes to increasing divorce rate, mother's school is spiritedly known who given birth to the kings. From Estimated Cost: Rs.12.50 Lakhs, Completion period: 180 days. (Tenders ID 2017_MES_108972_1) Station, Jyotipuram today on Wednesday. On the occasion, violence, intolerance, drug menace, to inject for human life sustenance. the woman is the woman; without the Sh. A.G Ansari had a meeting with all the women shooting up criminal tendencies with Society neglects future woman while woman there's none. Nanak: without 2 Name of work- Cleaning of repair of sewage line, manholes, employees of Salal Power Station to enquire about their morality and ethics taking a back seat being in mother's womb and think the woman is the One True Lord septic tank and soakage wells etc at Drugmulla. well being, problems faced by them at their work place and in the society. Ponder we all need to, lowly of her out of sheer ignorance alone. Let's shed our ignorance, Estimated Cost: Rs.08.00Lakhs. Completion period: 270 days (Tender ID 2017_MES_109039_1) their issues with respect to their discomfort, if any. if it has to do with neglect of woman since ages. 12th century Islamic welcome girl child rather than Expressing respect for women, Ansari said that affection, and who shall redeem the social cost scholar Ibu Rashd aka Averroes said: commit worst sin of female foeticide, For further detail refer website eprocuremes.gov.inwww.mes.gov.in. love, confidence, patience and above all sacrifices for the lost. Perception has changed of "We have no idea what capacities invest in her grooming proudly Note:- family & Society are noble virtues of a woman for which 'home', home builders and role woman have other than reproductive alongside male child. Let's check 1. Notice inviting bid published in newspapers shall not form part they need to be respected, may it be in family or in society. models. Home considered child's first function. For this we turn them into falling Child Sex Ratio (CSR), of notice of tender/bid document. He appreciated the women employees of the Power Station school with mother, a role model man's servant to feed and raise strengthen mother's school, child's 2. of tender (lump sum/item rate etc) shall be as applicable and bid as they are fighting at two fronts, i.e., at workplace as well teacher has turned into bank locker of children. This destroys whatever first role model the mother, build system shall be specifically mentioned as decided by Accepting as at home. He further took the opportunity by requesting ill-gotten wealth. Mother who herself other quality is there in them. George healthy strong value based homes & Offier. women to exert a bit for success of 'Less Cash' & 'Swachh as girl child took birth not by choice Washington Carver great American build healthy strong nation. Hitler Sd/- Bharat' Campaigns of Govt. of India. The women expressed but by chance is considered wasted scientist and naturalist said "A weed had not said without reason ' Give me (Ashwani Balotra) their satisfaction with respect to work culture of NHPC manpower needed otherwise to boost is no more than a flower in disguise. good mothers I will give you good No. 8004/Advt/90/E8 JE (QS&C) Limited where they feel at home without any mess, family income. With first school run If weed is that, let's know the nation. Let's celebrate International Offg AGE (Contracts) whatsoever. (Ventures) by mother closed, the child's woman'. Guru Nanak Dev ji said: Woman Day 2017 with this resolve. For Garrison Engineer 4 HILL DISTRICT the northlines Jammu | Thursday | March 09 | 2017 Training prog organized by DLRC meeting held Lecture on career Fisheries Deptt concludes He also exhorted upon the opportunities organized bankers to take up projects UDHAMPUR, MAR 08 A total of 150 Progressive Rajouri, Mar 08 under corporate social fish Farmers attended the A lecture was organised by the Army at Youth Center, responsibility especially in The six day long training training programme. Palma in Rajouri district so as to educate the local youth education and tourism programme organized by Assistant Fisheries about "Career Opportunities". The speakers explained sectors. the Department of Fisheries, Kulbhushan Verma said that about the large number of job opportunities available DDC also approved District Udhampur the objective of the Training within the State and other parts of the country in Potential Linked Credit Plan concluded on Tuesday. Programme was to create Government and Private Sector. Army offered assistance 2017-18 formulated by The training programme awareness among the in terms of guidance to avail higher education and acquire was conducted under participants regarding National Bank for skills for available employment opportunities. The lecture Centrally Sponsored various developmental Agriculture and Rural was followed by an interactive session in which a number Scheme "State Extension schemes of the department NL Correspondent by, ACR, Vevaik Puri, CPO, Rs 281.51 crore have been development (NABARD) of career related queries were made by the participants, Ramban, Mar 08 Programme for Extension besides providing them the Uttam Singh, Lead District made while the CD Ratio of for the district. which was answered by the speaker in simple and Reforms (ATMA), Sub- information regarding latest Manager, R.K. Sharma, district stood at 29.87%. Meanwhile, a meeting to effective manner. Approximately 50 local youths District Development Mission on Agricultural techniques of fish culture DDM- NABARD, GM DIC, DDC directed the bankers to review the functioning of including college going students, Sarpanches and Extension (SMAS), 2017. both Carp and Trout Commissioner Ramban DSWO, ADs, DAO and provide hassle free loans Rural Self Employment prominent members of the society from surrounding A series of programmes Culture. Mohammad Aijaz chaired others bankers and officers under MUDHRA and other Training Institute (RSETI) villages attended the lecture with full zeal and enthusiasm. were organized during the During the training the District Level Review of line department. financial assistance schemes was also held where it was The locals were very appreciative of the information that training in which farmers Programme, the Farmers Consultative Committee It was informed in the to people for establishing informed that 85 was shared with them during the course of the lecture and from Kambal Danga, were also provided the (DLRC) meeting to discuss meeting that till September their business units. He also beneficiaries have been found it beneficial and informative. Basantgarh, Sunal, Baiskhi study material regarding the the achievements of banking 2016, deposits to the tune of asked them to submit a trained in different Dabbar, Karcha, Sarori were profitable cultural practices sector. Rs 942.41 crore have been detailed report of pending entrepreneur skills in RSETI Workshop on e-governance trained. in Fisheries. The meeting was attended registered and advances of cases immediately. Ramban during the quarter. initiatives concludes SRINAGAR, MAR 08 Army celebrates Women's Day Workshop on 'Women in Policing' held A two-day Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) workshop on e-governance initiatives by the State and conducted at Darhal and NL Correspondent Among the special invitees Disaster Response Force and Udhampur, Mar 08 Central Governments to meet the various challenges Thanamandi. Students from Ms. Avny Lavassa, Addl. DC Civil Defence. facing the Agriculture sector concluded here today. various schools and Udhampur delivered her Ms. Shaheen Wahid, SP One day workshop on The programme organized by Directorate of Agriculture Integrated Child presentation on "Present Traffic Rural Jammu "Women in Policing" for all Kashmir through Farmers Training and Extension Center Development Society Role and Future Perspectives highlighted the Role of the trainees of the Academy (FTCE) Ganderbal, was inaugurated by Director Workers alongwith house of Women in J&K Police". Women Police in Traffic including 140 Lady Agriculture Kashmir Showkat Ahmed Beigh, who is nodal wives celebrated Constables presently She lauded the role of Management , Ms Sunita officer for RKVY, in presence of ISRO scientist Dr. K. V. International Women's Day. undergoing Basic Recruit women in performing Kargotra, CPO, RPHQ Krishna Rao, JD Agriculture Extension Kashmir and other The events were followed by Training Course was multifarious duties in Police Jammu sensitized the senior officers of the Department. distribution of prizes to the organized at Radha Vinod Deptt. trainees on various laws On the occasion, the Director Agriculture urged deserving winners and Ms Rashmi Wazir, SSP related to women crimes and Raju Auditorium of SKPA participants to get fully acquainted with interface of latest hampers to meritorious Comdt. IR/14th Bn stressed also highlighted various Udhampur. e-modes of collecting and submitting relevant information students alongwith awards to upon balance between schemes. Ms. Sunniya Wani, The main objective of so that they can upload the updated data of RKVY scheme 20 women who have made professional and personal life also shared her views on conducting this workshop in their respective sectors. NL Correspondent successful in varied fields. A commendable contribution management to give their issues and challenges for Jammu Tawi, Mar 08 was to discuss various issues During the workshop, participants from Kashmir and drawing and essay towards betterment of best whereas Ms. Tabussam Management of the Women pertaining to women police Jammu divisions were made familiar with latest practices competition for children on society. The effort by the Parveen, SSP, Dy. Comdt. Police Stations. In an effort to generate and their role in the society in Agriculture and allied sectors to get accessibility of all the occasion of International Army was praised by one as well as in Police IRP 7th Bn. highlighted the During his valedictory awareness about gender RKVY assets across the state and also its condition on real Women's Day, today. In an and all and lots of requests organization. role and future challenges address, the Director SKPA equality and women time bases. It was said that with the help of geo-tagging, effort to spread awareness were made for conduct of Director Sher-i-Kashmir faced by women in J&K Udhampur asked the trainees empowerment, the Army greater transparency in RKVY programmes and location about Gender-Equality and more such events regularly Police Academy Udhampur Armed Police. Ms. Manjeet to implement the knowledge conducted social functions women empowerment to remove gender bias and M. Sulaiman Salaria, IGP Kour, SSP Dy. Comdt. IR/1st acquired in the workshop for of non-movable assets can be made easily possible, comprising lectures by local amongst students, various increase awareness amongst delivered the inaugural Bn highlighted the Role of the betterment of the society besides it can also be helpful for planning of new RKVY leaders and women social events were the masses. address. women in J&K State in letter and spirit. assets in future. 17 cases settled in Lok Adalat Training prog on AADHAR LC Panel expresses dismay over tardy seeding organized execution of works in key sectors NL Correspondent NL Correspondent being executed in the of water supply schemes Reasi, Mar 08 Udhampur, Mar 08 district. especially Anji to Pangan The Legislators suggested Devta, functioning of LIS Expressing dismay over the One day training several innovative Kundra, Talwara and Jerri. tardy pace of work and lack programme on NPR and measures to improve and Ramesh Arora elaborated of updated information with AADHAR seeding was upgrade the water on conservation of water the concerned officers organized under the availability in the district resources through check NL Correspondent regarding important chairmanship of Deputy besides ensuring dams, restoration of Doda, Mar 07 developmental projects in Commissioner Udhampur, sustainable use of available existing ponds, thrust on A Lok Adalat was organized at TLSC Headquarter Court district Reasi, a panel of Niraj Kumar. water. springs besides exploring complex Doda under the banner of Chairman Tehsil Legal legislators headed by Dr Jugal Kishore raised some Services Committee, Doda under the chairmanship of Speaking on the occasion, other possible means to Bashir Ahmad Veeri today issues of damage of roads Sh. O.P.Thakur Chairman Tehsil Legal Services DC stressed upon the increase the water called upon the officers to due to cable laying digging, Committee (CJM Doda) and assisted by Sh. Arun Kotwal participants to avail availability in the areas. regularly visit the working proper survey of four lane Addl. Special Mobile Magistrate Doda. In the said Lok maximum benefit of the sites and stay abreast with District Development Adalat, a total no. of 50 cases were taken up viz. 18 from Domail to Pouni, training programme. He said physical progress on Commissioner Ravinder pending cases and 32 pre-litigation cases out of which 17 running of bus service from concerted steps will be taken UIDAI and its activities, these forms through power Kumar, Engineers, Chief cases were decided viz. 11 pending cases and 06 pre- ground. Katra town towards SMVD litigation cases and award of Rs 5,89,676/- has been up to cover the left out AADHAR and its benefits, point presentation. The meeting was convened University, slow Education Officer and other passed. In this Lok Adalat and large no. of litigants public, population under AADHAR AADHAR Enrollment ACR Subhash Chander by the visiting construction of roads and officers were present in the advocates and representatives of the concerned with special focus on Process, and AADHAR Dogra, CPO Ashok Departmental Related bridge works, completion meeting. departments have also participated on the said Lok Adalat. children. updation and correction. Khajuria, Tehsildar Javed Standing Committee At the same time people were aware about the rights and Resource persons from State Besides, she informed the Iqbal Rather besides (DRSC) of the Upper duties on the occasion, people & litigants were informed Coordinator Comtech Info trainees about the various enumerators of all the Sub House headed by Dr Veeri. Notice that in case they are interested in settlement of their cases, Solutions, Nighat Mir, forms like NPR Form, District Registrars of MLCs Jugal Kishore can approach the court at District Headquarter Doda for imparted training to the AADHAR Form and the District Udhampur attended Sharma, Saif-ud-Din Bhat, I, Rubina Begum W/o Nawab Din R/o Pora-Balla, Tehsil listing their cases on the next Lok Adalat. enumerators regarding correct method of filling the training programme. Ramesh Arora and Qaisar Gandho, District Doda, have applied for the correction of me and my husband's name, which has been wrongly Jamsheed Lone were also written as Rubbina Begum instead of Rubina Begum and present in the meeting. Nowab Din Gujjar instead of Nawab Din in my children's Status of dredging work reviewed Implementation of flagship The officers apprised the namely Mavesh Choudhary, Sheeran Choudhary, Sheezan panel about various Choudhary school records. Objection, if any, may contact to SRINAGAR, MAR 08 achieved, so far, in dredging work of concerned authorities within seven days. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, the river. It was said that work on scheme reviewed developmental projects Baseer Ahmad Khan, today convened 4.25 lakh cubic meters has been a meeting to review the progress of completed against the target of 17 NL Correspondent and completing the process GIS Jammu Tawi, Mar 08 POLICE HEADQUARTERS JAMMU AND KASHMIR JAMMU ongoing dredging of river Jhelum. lakh cubic meters, which has Mapping of all schools in the *********************** Additional Commissioner Kashmir, increased the carrying capacity of the State. No:-PRB-Cts/MF/2017/109 Dated:- 07/03/2017 Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, river significantly. On the occasion, The Executive Committee Ujala For helping Children with Chief Engineer I&FC, the Div Com stressed the concerned Society- Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan special needs, Chief Secretary Notice for Migrant Candidates. Representatives from Reach to redouble their efforts for timely (SSA), headed by Chief urged sensitizing and training Dredging Limited and other completion of the dredging work this Subject:- Event schedule of Migrant Candidates for physical tests (PET/PMT) for Secretary, B R Sharma Thursday teachers towards giving care and concerned officials attended the year. He said dredging work hold recruitment of Constables in J&K Police under TRP 2016-17. reviewed the implementation of attention to such children. meeting. Representatives of the vital importance for averting any Reference:- Police Hqrs Advertisement issued under endorsement No.Pers-A- 38/2016/59220-320 Dated: 08-10-2016. Reach Dredging Limited, which is future flood threat to a large extent the SSA flagship scheme and Project Director, SSA in his approved the proposals for the presentation informed that since the executing agency, briefed the and restoring the lost glory of the For the recruitment of Constables in J&K Police, advertised vide above reference year 2017-18. SSA was launched in the State, meeting about overall progress river Jhelum. notice, the J&K Police Recruitment Board (PRB) has formulated the schedule for conduct of Financial Commissioner, as many as 10793 Primary physical Endurance Test (PET) and other prescribed tests in respect of candidates belonging Planning Development & Schools have been opened to Jammu Province which shall commence w.e.f 20.03.2017. All such migrant candidates DLSA organizes legal awareness camp Monitoring Department, B B against the sanctioned 10809. with permanent residential address in Kashmir valley but presently residing outside the valley Vyas, Principal Secretary, Moreover, 6995 Primary and have applied for the post of Constables in J&K Police from their District of Domicile who Udhampur, Mar 08 School Education, Shaleen Schools have been upgraded to are unwilling to appear in their physical tests in Kashmir valley are hereby directed through District Legal Services Authority Udhampur organized a legal awareness camp on Kabra, Commissioner Secretary, Middle Schools. Also 97 the medium of this notice that their physical tests will be conducted on 29/03/2017 at Gulshan 'Women's Rights and Violence against women' at Bhartiya College of Education Finance, N K Choudhary, KGBVs have been made Ground Jammu. The candidates are advised to visit J&K Police website http://www.jkpolice.gov.in and submit an undertaking duly signed by them reflecting therein here today. K S Parihar, Principal District and Sessions Judge Udhampur was the Secretary, PHE Saurabh Bhagat, operational out of the 99 their willingness regarding the same upto 17 /03/2017. They can download their admit cards chief guest on the occasion. During the camp, students were made aware about Project Director SSA, Saugat sanctioned by the Union HRD from the above quoted J&K Police website from 20/03/2017 onwards. The candidates will be women rights and the related laws. The Chief Guest congratulated all the women Biswas, and other officers were Ministry. allowed to participate in the physical tests only after the production of their admit cards and present in the camp on the occasion of International Women's Day and stressed the present in the meeting. He said during the previous year valid ID proof. The Candidates shall bring with them all original documents along with their importance of education in the empowerment of women. While reviewing the overall 220 CAL Centers with Smart proof of migration on day of their physical test. No such claim shall be entertained after the Susheel Singh Munsiff JMIC Udhampur and Anjana Rajput, Additional Special implementation of SSA in the facilities were established expiry of last date fixed for this purpose i.e. 17/03/2017. Sd/- State, Chief Secretary stressed besides training of teachers in e- Chairman, Mobile Magistrate along with the retainer lawyers Shallu Khajuria and Shehnaz DIP/J-10507 Police Recruitment Board (Cts), Fatimah besides Principal, staff and students attended the camp. on rationalization of teachers learning is under progress. Dated 08-03-2017 PHQ J&K Jammu the northlines 5 KATHUA Jammu | Thursday | March 09 | 2017 JSS celebrates Women's day Workshop on Int'l Women's Day organized

shoulder with men. Furthermore she said that on the other hand women should also educate their daughter to be calm and maintain their soberness. Besides being educated, girls should be motivated to be soft and sincere. They NL Correspondent speaking on the occasion results. He said Kathua Raina, Gynecologist gave a should be polite. We feel Kathua, Mar 08 proud that our city Kathua highlighted the role and district has done well in Beti brief session on Women has been among the best importance of women in Bachao Beti Padhao and it health and Hygiene among District Development nation building. He said is achieved due to active the participants.DDC also NL Correspondent cities for promoting Beti of Principal Shuchita Gupta achieving gender equality, Commissioner Kathua people must come forward participation of all felicitated Indu Jamwal Kathua, Mar 08 Padao Beti Bachao project in which all the teachers empowering women and Ramesh Kumar today to fight out against the stakeholders especially under BBBP and best as per our Prime Minister shared their views on gender elevating them politically, chaired a workshop for women folks. DDC also women staff of Kathua Jammu Sanskriti School menace of adverse child sex equality and the burning economically socially and Nariender Modi. He has women organized by district gave brief account of municipality for their best Kathua celebrated women's ratio which raised its head topic save girls and educate culturally. At the end, congratulated the administration to mark due to apathy of every different schemes meant for services under Swachh day today and celebrated the them. Beti Padao Beti Principal Shuchita Gupta administration in his Man- International women's day. stakeholders of society. women welfare. He directed Bharat activities. ADC achievement in all spheres Bachao. This year's theme is expressed her views on the Ki-Baat program. So in lieu Women from all walks of life DDC appreciated the DPO Kathua to target all Kathua Dr Bharat Bhushan, of life. On this day, Principal "The Gender Agenda". A lot topic and said that there was of this, Jammu Sanskriti viz ex panchs, sarpanchs, initiatives of all the women headed families PO ICDS Rajinder Singh, and staff celebrated this day of efforts and progress have a time was when women School Kathua have taken a district officers, officials, departments for making all under IHHL toilets on ACD Kathua, District with great fervor and been registered at the were considered to be a step to take care of girl anganwari workers, helpers out efforts to educate people priority basis. On the Informatics Officer besides enthusiasm. They arranged a regional, national and house wife and now women education with special and other attended the on adverse child sex ratio occasion, many resource other senior district officers seminar under the guidance international level towards are working should to attention. workshop. DDC while which has yielded positive persons besides Dr Pushpa witnessed the event. ABVP organizes Cleanliness drive launched NSUI International awareness campaign the need and objective of the celebrates IWD Kathua, Mar 08 Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan Women's Day celebrated An awareness campaign was organized by Akhil Bhartiya which is sponsored by the Kathua, Mar 08 union government under the Vidharthi Parishad Kathua at RS Golden school Kharot NSUI's Government Degree leadership of Prime Minister across Kathua Morh on the occasion of international women day. Students College Kathua unit celebrated Nrinder Modi. He further Kathua, Mar 08 of the school enthusiastically participated in the program. International Women's Day in One of the girl from the campus, Karuna Sharma expressed said that it is not only the International Women Day was celebrated by Kathua on Wednesday. NSUI her views on Rani Lakshmi Bai, the dynamic freedom responsibility of safai several educational institutions, political and social unit extended greetings to all fighter India. Ankita Gupta, ABVP district girls incharge karacharis to keep our organizations at Kathua on Wednesday. Mahila said, India is the land of bravery and Bharat Mata has given surroundings clean but women and wished for their Adhikar Sangthan has organized a grand birth to infinite female glories which includes the mother of every citizen has to betterment in years to come. programme in which a large number of women contribute to keep the Guru Gobind Singh ji, Mata Gujri Devi, the mother of On the occasion, Ishant Sharma along with social thinkers participated and surrounding clean and Maharana Partab, Jaivanta Jija, mother of Veer Shatrapati President of NSUI college unit expressed their deep concerns about the condition NL Correspondent staff members under the hygienic. Other present Shivaji, Mata Jija Bai, Rani Padmini, history maker Rani stressed on strengthening of women in this patriarchal social system. While Kathua, Mar 08 supervision of SDAO, officers also stressed on the Durgavati, the first Indian female teacher Savitri Bai Fulle, addressing the gathering, Santosh Khajuria said Billawar, Swarkar Anand. need to adopt the ideals of women empowerment and from science field, Kalpna Chawla, mountaineer Bichandri women have been playing a major role in the As a part of Swach Bharat Speaking on the occasion, Mahatma Gandhi one of counted their role for the Pal and Arunima. She further added that women is the Abhiyaan, a cleanliness Anand said that the which is being accorded development of the nation. He development of entire society since the creator and is equally contributes for the growth of the drive was launched at Sub sanitation around the great importance to hygiene said that the mindset of the emergence of the human society but one sided country. Akshay Bharti, ABVP Vibhag Sanyojak, threw Division Agriculture Office, surrounding is a routine and sanitation and wanted parents is now being changed irrational and pro- male mindset of the society light on the history and working of ABVP. Principal of the Phinter on Wednesday. The practice but particularly Indian society to inculcate and they started realizing the has ruined the democratic right of equality of the school motivated the students to do well with studies and women. NSS and Punjab National Bank branch drive was launched by the drive launched to strengthen the habit of cleanliness. importance of girl child. fulfill the meaning of women empowerment in realistic Kathua also celebrated International Women Day Sharma said , " Many holy terms. At the end, Karuna Sharma was awarded by Parishad at Government Degree College Kathua. The granth's also discard any type Karyakartas and a pledge was taken by the students to Notice NAGCs celebrate celebration was organized jointly by the NSS respect women, to protect her, abolishing of eve teasing and discrimination on gender basis I, Sandeep Kumar S/o Sh. college unit and PNB. Speeches were also make India 'Vishav guru' again. and stress on equal status to Lal Singh R/o Bhaga delivered on the occasion and appealed the Women's Day women too. He added that we people to focus to encourage and appreciate the Chak, Tehsil & Distt. all should come together to Kathua, going for the women' achievements with a mindset of equality. MISSING REPORT fight against remaining social correction of my father's NL Correspondent their rights. The function In the speeches it was also said that we should Kathua, Mar 08 evils against women that would initiate more effective actions to safeguards the I, Vijay Kumar S/o Chaman Lal name which has been was started by lighting of R/o Chadwal tehsil Hiranagar, be the exact meaning of rights of the women in the society. BJP Women wrongly written as Lal lamp by chief guest Kathua inform the general New Age Group of celebrating the day. Namneet wing also celebrated the day and women leaders Chand instead of Lal Madam Neeru Rajput public that a person namely Colleges celebrates Singh, Sahil Sharma, Harprit of the BJP laid their stress for collective efforts Singh in my school Principal New Age Degree Ankush Kumar S/o Late Women days in which Singh, Prabhjot Singh and to curb the practice of female foeticide and join record. Objection, if any, College, Dr KK Sharma Surinder Shah R/o Bihar A/p different students share the hands with each other to prevent the may be conveyed to Principal of New Age Jasmeet Singh, were also Chann Rorian, tehsil Marheen, their views regarding the atrocities against the women. Kathua who was working as concerned authority College of Education, present on the occasion. position of women and servant in my shop has been within seven days. Satish Sharma missing since 18-09-2016 from Administrator Paramedical Chadwal tehsil Hirnagar. The whereabouts of the said In the court of Ld Special Mobile Sciences and other Staff NRHMEA holds protest against Govt person are still unknown. members. The program Magistrate, Kathua was followed by speeches, NL Correspondent Kathua, Mar 08 Present: Sh.Sunil Sangra play, dogri songs and In the court of Ld Special poems, by the students in Maneesh Salaria NRHM Employees which they encouraged the V/s Association unit district Mobile Magistrate, Kathua people to respect the Present: Sh.Sunil Sangra Chief Medical Officer, Kathua Kathua staged one day Petition U/s 13(3) of registration of Birth/Death Act, seeking women either they are their protest demonstration at Balwant Singh direction to Chief Medical Officer, and Kathua to register the date mother, sister, wife's, V/s of birth particular of applicant namely Maneesh Salaria S/o Sh.Sunil daughters, in every walk of Bhagat Singh Park, Kathua Chief Medical Officer, Kathua Kumar R/o Patyari(Janglote) Tehsil and Distt.Kathua whose D.O.B their life. At last, Sushant on Wednesday and Petition U/s 13(3) of registration of Birth/Death Act, seeking is 24-04-2004. direction to Chief Medical Officer, and Kathua to register the date Sharma Student of B.ED highlighted the long of birth particular of applicant's daughter namely Latika Devi D/o Sem.-4th concluded the pending demands of Sh.Sunil Kumar R/o Vill.Nanan, Tehsil and Distt.Kathua whose *Notice to Public at Large* regularization, timely and D.O.B is 20-10-2013. Whereas petitioner has field the above titled petition in this court for program and Vikas Sudan issuing direction to Chief Medical Officer, Kathua regarding Assistant Prof. in ICT full salary and a provision *Notice to Public at Large* registration of birth particular of applicant namely Maneesh Salaria delivered vote of thanks of leaves. The protest Whereas petitioner has field the above titled petition in this court for S/o Sh.Sunil Kumar R/o Patyari(Janglote) Tehsil and Distt.Kathua for cooperation of college demonstration was headed issuing direction to Chief Medical Officer, Kathua regarding whose D.O.B is 24-04-2004. And through the medium of this registration of birth particular of applicant's daughter namely Latika management, Principal by NRHM employees demands. While speaking the health department. proclamation, general public is informed that any person/s has/have Devi D/o Sh.Sunil Kumar R/o Vill.Nanan, Tehsil and Distt.Kathua NADC , Administrator association Pardeep Sharma to the same, in that event he/she/they shall file objection before this on the occasion, the district Regularization, timely whose D.O.B is 20-10-2013 And through the medium of this Paramedical Sciences, in which a large number of proclamation, general public is informed that any person/s has/have court on or before 10 days which appropriate order shall be passed. president of the association, salary and inclusion of leave to the same, in that event he/she/they shall file objection before this Given under my hand and seal of the court today on 28-02-2017 Staff members and the NRHM employees of Sharma alleged that provision are the basic court on or before 10 days which appropriate order shall be passed. Sd/- students, all Who actively district Kathua participated. government is not sincere to demands of the association Given under my hand and seal of the court today on 28-02-2017 Sub- Judge/Special Mobile Magistrate, participated in the event In the protest, slogans were sort out the grievances of for which the association Sd/- Kathua Sub- Judge/Special Mobile Magistrate, and make the program also raised by the the NRHM employees who has been struggling since Kathua Successful. employees to highlight their are working hard as pillar of long. Before the court of Ld Distt. In the court of Special Mobile In the court of Special Mobile In the court of Ld Special Mobile Magistrate(T), Kathua Magistrate (Sub-Judge), Kathua Magistrate, Kathua Present: Sh.Munish Kumar Manhas Present: Sh.Sunil Sangra Mobile Magistrate, Kathua Present:Sunil Sangra Mohd.Ashiq S/o Mohd.Ramzan R/o Vill.Dungara,Tehsil Billawar Anjana Kumari Kulbir Singh S/o Late Sh. Pritam Singh R/o VPO Rajbhag Forelain, Sumeer Singh S/o Jagdev Singh R/o Village Budhi Tehsil and and District Kathua (J&K). V/s Tehsil and District kathua.(J&K) District Kathua. (Petitioner) Chief Medical Officer, Kathua V/s V/s V/s Petition U/s 13(3) of registration of Birth/Death Act, seeking Chief Medical Officer, Kathua Chief Executive Officer,M.C, Kathua Chief Medical Officer, Kathua direction to Chief Medical Officer, and Kathua to register the date In the matter of:- Petition U/s 13(3) of registration of Birth/Death In the matter of:- Petition U/s 13(3) of registration of Birth/Death (Respondent) of birth particular of applicant's son namely Eklavya Verma whose Act, seeking direction to the registering authority Birth & Death Act, seeking direction to the registering authority Birth & Death Petition U/s 13(3) of registration of Birth/Death Act, seeking D.O.B is 29-01-2008 born at home at Vill. Janglote,Tehsil and Chief Executive Officer ,M.C Kathua for making entry of birth Chief Medical Officer, Kathua for making entry of death particular direction to Chief Medical Officer, and Kathua to register the date of District Kathua. particular of the petitioner's son namely Vihan Singh Bandral whose of the petitioner grandmother namely Sardarni Nanki Kour (D.O.D. birth particular of applicant's daughter namely Humayar Akhtar, who D.O.B is 11-03-2015 born at W.No.17,kathua. 28.07.1988). was born on 20-12-2012. *Notice to Public at Large* Whereas petitioner has field the above titled petition in this court for *Notice to Public at Large* *Notice to Public at Large* * Proclamation* issuing direction to Chief Medical Officer, Kathua regarding Whereas petitioner has field the above titled petition in this court for Whereas petitioner has field the above titled petition in this court for registration of birth particular of applicant's son namely Eklavya issuing direction to Chief Executive Officer ,M.C, Kathua issuing direction to respondent regarding registration of Birth Whereas petitioner has field the above titled petition in this court for Verma whose D.O.B is 29-01-2008 born out of wedlock of Vimal regarding registration of birth of petitioner's son namely Vihan particulars petitioner daughter namely Humayar Akhtar, whose issuing direction to Chief Medical Officer, Kathua to make an entry Kumar and Smt.Anjana Kumari R/o Vill. Janglote,Tehsil and Singh Bandral whose D.O.B is 11-03-2015 born at W.No.17, kathua D.O.B is 20-12-2012 born out of martial wedlock of to the date of death in the record. And through the medium of this District Kathua And through the medium of this proclamation, And through the medium of this proclamation, general public is Mohd.Ashiq(Petitioner) with Maqtula Begum(Mother)And through proclamation, general public is informed that any person/s has/have general public is informed that any person/s has/have to the same, in informed that any person/s has/have to the same, in that event the medium of this proclamation, general public is informed that any to the same, in that event he/she/they shall file objection before this that event he/she/they shall file objection before this court on or he/she/they shall file objection before this court on or before 18-03- person/s has/have to the same, in that event he/she/they shall file before 22-03-2017 failing which appropriate order shall be passed. 2017 failing which appropriate order shall be passed. Take notice court on 05 days from the day of this publication. After that no objection before this court on or before 13-03-2017 failing which Take notice that in case the date fixed is declared holiday, the matter that in case the date fixed is declared holiday, the matter shall be objection shall be entertained. appropriate order shall be passed. Take notice that in case the date taken in the next working day. Given under my hand and seal of the court today on 07-03-2017. fixed is declared holiday, the matter shall be taken in the next shall be taken in the next working day. Sd/- Sd/- working day. Sd/- Special Mobile Magistrate,(Sub Judge) Special Mobile Magistrate, Sd/- Distt. Mobile Magistrate (T), Kathua Kathua Special Mobile Magistrate, Kathua Kathua the northlines 6 OPINION Jammu | Thursday | March | 09 | 2017 Why China's Dalai Lama phobia doesn't rattle India the northlines Colonel R Hariharan Tawang, and the other to the Dalai Lama's continued presence in India. Thursday | March | 09 | 2017 Nitpicking over the temporal There is nothing new in China's allergic head of Tibet, at best, suits reaction to any dignitary visiting Arunachal Pakistan’s Ex-NSA Beijing to needle New Delhi Pradesh, which has been claimed as the and possibly to please the local Chinese territory of "Southern Tibet". audience. Sometime back, they objected to the US spills the beans ambassador to India, Richard Verma visiting hina has once again "warned" India Arunachal Pradesh. against allowing the Dalai Lama, the The Chinese had even objected to Prime inally, the cat is out of the bag as Pakistan would CTibetan spiritual leader in exile in Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Arunachal not have any cover to hide behind over the 26/11 India, to visit Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, in Pradesh! FMumbai Terror attack killing 166 innocent people. April 2017. Though Tawang is in the eye of China's Pakistan’s former National Security Adviser Mahmud Ali Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng territorial claim in the Northeast, in November Durrani’s in an address to a Seminar admitted that the Shuang told the press that China was "gravely 2006, China's ambassador to New Delhi, Sun 26/11 Mumbai attacks by terrorists in 2008 that claimed concerned over information that India has Yuxi enlarged the claim to the whole the lives of 166 people were carried out by a terror group granted permission to the Dalai Lama to visit Arunachal Pradesh, trivialising Tawang as based in Pakistan and was a classic trans-border terrorist Arunachal Pradesh". "only one of the places" in it. event, has shaken the establishment in that country He did not fail to add the usual tagline "the The anachronism of it was, a week later, because it acknowledges a truth that Pakistan has been Dalai Clique", which he said had "for a long China's President Hu Jintao came on a state denying right since the event. That the establishment in time carried out anti-China separatist activities visit to New Delhi and the joint declaration attracted nearly 1,50,000 Tibetan refugees. "dangerous terrorist" when he delivered the Islamabad would have been acutely embarrassed by this and on the issue of China-India border has a issued after the visit spoke of a ten-pronged This hurts China's pride as it is not much of a Nobel acceptance speech. admission is undeniable. It is not as though there was any history of disgraceful performances". strategy "to intensify cooperation" between "testimony" to the much-touted "autonomy" He referred to Tibetans confronting "a credibility attached to Islamabad’s claim that the Mumbai The Communist Party of China's tabloid China and India! Tibetans enjoy in China. calculated and systematic strategy aimed at the terror attacks were not the handiwork of Pakistani agents. Global Times delivered the "warning" in more The 430-year-old Tawang monastery is India has gone the extra mile to create destruction of their national and cultural But there was the fiction that was being maintained for acerbic tone, as it usually does. considered the holiest and the largest Buddhist infrastructure for education and healthcare for identities". the consumption of the world at large. Now, with a key The Chinese media did the same when the monastery in the world after the Dalai Lama's the Tibetan refugees who live in "little Tibets" He added, "The prize reaffirms our conviction official of that time accepting that it was the work of a Chinese foreign ministry "warned" India in traditional seat at Potala Palace in Lhasa. dotted all over the country. that with truth, courage and determination as terror group based in Pakistan, the Pakistanis’ denial October 2016, when Arunachal Pradesh chief This is the reason for Tawang remaining the China's description of the 81-year Dalai Lama our weapons Tibet will be liberated." would have no legs to stand on. Typically, there would be minister Pema Khandu had invited the Tibetan visible symbol of the living traditions of as a "dangerous separatist" in its official The Dalai Lama's expression of solidarity of statements from the Pakistan side to suggest that what spiritual leader to visit the state to attend a Tibetan Buddhism, giving hope to 20 million discourse would be considered laughable, the Tibetan people with the popular movement followers around the world dismayed by Durrani is saying is not true, but the cat is out of the bag Buddhist conclave to be held in Tawang in because China does not recognise Masood for democracy in China "crushed by brutal China's continuous efforts to crush their and cannot be convincingly put back. 2017. Azhar, one of the masterminds of jihadi force in June this year [1989]" and that it had The Chinese seem to have forgotten the chief identity. The Indian government has maintained all along that the terrorism as a terrorist. rekindled the spirit of freedom among the minister had good political and religious China's "Dalai Lama phobia" has its roots in But in the Chinese's eyes, Dalai Lama, Chinese people, was perhaps the final straw Lashkar-e-Taiba was the group involved in the attacks reasons to do so because it would provide a the Tibetan spiritual leader seeking refuge in respected globally for his contribution to the for the Chinese to blacklist him, perhaps and has said that the operation received covert support lifetime opportunity for more than 1,60,000 India in 1959 to escape the wrath of the message of peace and amity, is a "dangerous forever. from Pakistan’s intelligence agency – the ISI. Durrani, Indian followers living in the state to have the Chinese army, which went on a rampage to separatist". His words "China cannot escape this spirit of however, said at a seminar in New Delhi that the Dalai Lama's darshan and seek his blessings. suppress a mass uprising in Tibet. In fact, the Tibetan spiritual leader has opted freedom sweeping many parts of the world" government of Pakistan and ISI were not involved Without being offensive, union minister for China had never taken kindly to India for negotiating with the Chinese for autonomy underline China's problem in digesting the ‘directly’ in the entire affair. But this is a typical case of home Kiren Rijiju, who hails from Arunachal receiving the Dalai Lama and his followers rather than carrying out an armed struggle for idea of a free society. cover-up to save his own skin. Recalling the episode, Pradesh, pointed out that the Dalai Lama was with all the honour in keeping with his exalted Tibet's independence, although sections of his Hence, we can expect the Chinese to keep during which he had revealed about terrorist Ajmal Kasab the guest of the state and that "as a devotee I status as a spiritual and temporal head of Tibet. own followers did not like it. calling him names and objecting to India's after which he was sacked, Durrani said, “I made a will meet him". India has helped the Dalai Lama establish his The high watermark of China's "Dalai phobia" asylum to Tibetans. statement on television in Pakistan which the government At the same time, Rijiju firmly said, "We are religious abode in Dharamsala in Himachal was the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the It is not going to make much difference to did not like and for which I got sacked.” In January 2009, neither going to be dominated by anyone nor Pradesh. From there, he continues to keep Dalai Lama in 1989, bringing international India-China relations because the two then Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had issued a shall we dominate any of our neighbours. But alive the Tibetan struggle to preserve their limelight to the Tibetan cause China wants the countries know there are larger issues at stake. statement and was quoted by Geo News channel as saying we give prime importance to India's interests." distinct linguistic, cultural and religious world to forget. Nitpicking over the Dalai Lama, at best, suits that he had sacked Durrani for commenting on the issue He was reiterating India's position on the Dalai traditions. The citation said the award was being given to the Chinese establishment to needle India and of the nationality of Ajmal Kasab. It is indeed the time the Lama, which has remained the same. Only The Dalai Lama's seat in Dharamsala has the Dalai Lama as a "tribute to Mahatma possibly to please the local audience. Trump administration in US and the world community India is saying it more confidently after Prime become a beacon of attraction for Tibetans Gandhi" for practising non-violent means of The writer is a retired Military Intelligence took Pakistan to task. The manner in which the trial of the Minister Narendra Modi came to power. fleeing from China's religious and ethnic struggle for freedom. specialist on South Asia with rich Mumbai terror perpetrators has been turned into a farce is There are two parts to the Chinese objection: persecution. Perhaps, the Dalai Lama earned the China's experience in terrorism and insurgency for all to see. visit to Arunachal Pradesh, particularly During the last five decades, India had abusive honorifics like "traitor" and operations. Is Kim Jong-un planning for war? Will the unpredictable North Korean leader provoke conflict on the Korean peninsula? Dr Rajaram Panda checks out the possibilities.

Dr Rajaram Panda Minister Shinzo Abe to term exercise, which will run expressing opposition to the Pyongyang's act as 'a new through April 30. war games and emphasising ensions in the Korean kind of threat.' The drills have a 40-year that the drills would 'bring peninsula remain high South Korea's acting tradition and have been the peninsula sharply closer Tbecause of North President Hwang Kyo-ahn carried out regularly, openly to the brink of a nuclear war.' Korea's nuclear tests, missile too condemned the launches and transparently. North Korea is always launches and constant threats as a direct challenge to the From the US perspective, it uncomfortable with such to attack both its southern international community and is a demonstration of its drills and responds with neighbour and the US. said Seoul would swiftly commitment to the alliance expensive deployments and As the US and South Korean deploy a US anti-missile and justifies Foal Eagle 2017 drills of its own, which is militaries participated in defence system despite angry as designed to increase taxing for an impoverished exercise Foal Eagle 2017 on objections from China. readiness to defend South nation. March 1, North Korea According to South Korea's Korea to protect the region Pyongyang warned that its expectedly reacted by firing joint chief of staff, the and to maintain stability on response this year would be four banned ballistic missiles missile launch site was the Korean peninsula. the toughest, which was on March 6 that flew about Tongchang-ri in the North In accordance with its treaty reflected with the firing of 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) Pyongan province, home of obligations to its two East four missiles into the Sea of and reached a height of 260 North Korea's Seohae Asian allies, the US stations Japan in retaliation and km (160 miles), with three of satellite station where the 28,500 troops in South therefore sent out a warning. them landing in Japan's prohibited long range Korean bases and another US Defence Secretary exclusive economic zone. launches were conducted in 50,000 in Japanese bases, as General James Mattis Pyongyang has always recent years. a deterrent against potential assured his South Korean insisted that the military The US state department aggression from North counterpart Han Min-Koo of drills are invasion rehearsal strongly condemned the Korea. the US commitment to its own nuclear deterrent. raise tensions on the divided 'If North Korea gets hold of rein in North Korea and Kim by South Korea and the US. ballistic missile launches, The exercise in 2016 defend its ally. Both the US Beijing has hinted at peninsula, this year it nuclear weapons,' South Jong-un. Re-introduction of South Korea's military, calling it a violation of involved about 17,000 US and South Korea have agreed economic retaliation against assumes special significance Korean acting President nuclear weapons into South however, said the missiles United Nations Security troops, including strategic to station the Terminal High Seoul. because of a ballistic missile Hwang rightly cautioned, 'its Korea is also on the table. were unlikely to have been Council resolutions naval vessels and air force Altitude Area Defense -- Japan too plans to reinforce test by North Korea and the consequences are too The US withdrew nuclear intercontinental ballistic explicitly prohibiting North assets, and more than THAAD -- system to its ballistic missile defences assassination of Kim Jong- horrible to think about.' weapons from South Korea missiles (ICBM), which can Korea's launches using 300,000 South Korean neutralise any missiles and is considering buying un's half-brother Kim Jong- North Korea has boasted of in 1991 before the rival reach the US. ballistic missile technology. marines. coming from the North. either THAAD or building a nam at Kuala Lumpur airport having the ability to strike Koreas signed a declaration In recent months, North Tension in the Korean This year, the US key South Korea is already at an ground-based version of the and the North Korean the continental US with a on denuclearisation of the Korea has staged a series of peninsula continue to remain strategic assets include the advance stage to make it Aegis system that is regime's alleged hand in the nuclear-tipped missile. Korean peninsula. North missile test launches of high since the Korean War of USS Carl Vinson aircraft operational. The urgency to currently deployed on ships murder. Though it has never tested a Korea walked away from the various ranges, including a 1950-1953, that ended with carrier, F-35 aircraft, and B- deploy the THAAD battery in the Sea of Japan. On the security front, things missile capable of flying agreement, citing the threat new intermediate range an armistice and without a 1B and B-52 bombers for the was because of the serious Pyongyang has little respect are getting messier day by across the Pacific, it has of a US invasion. missile in February. peace treaty and therefore exercises. threat highlighted by North for UN resolutions that day. President Donald Trump displayed what analysts say The situation in the Korean Pyongyang has always both the South and North are Participation in the joint Korea's February 12 ballistic makes launching of missiles reportedly discussed with his were ICBMs during military peninsula is ripe for a justified its actions, saying in a technical state of war. exercises is known as Key missile launch. by North Korea illegal. national security advisors parades. potential conflagration. that these are insurance Both South Korea and the Resolve and Foal Eagle. Calling for the early The world is not expected to various options against Strong doubt also remains Diplomacy must prevail to against hostility and possible US claim the military drills The South Korean people are deployment of the missile remain silent to North North Korea, including the over North Korea's claim bring calm. attack by the US and South are routine and defensive in scared with the war defence system, acting South Korea's unlawful weapons possibility of re-introducing that it can manufacture a Dr Rajaram Panda is the Korea against North Korea. nature. The exercise involves mongering rhetoric from Korean President Hwang programmes pose a grave nuclear weapons in South nuclear warhead small ICCR India Chair Visiting Though Japan is not a series of joint and both sides. They want peace Kyo-ahn urged the national threat to the security to the Korea as a bold warning. enough to be fitted onto such Professor at Reitakau involved in the military combined ground, air, naval and tranquillity in the security council to go ahead region. A North Korean diplomat a missile. University, Japan. The views drills, it felt the heat as three and special operations field peninsula. with this soon, before the Earlier, apart from threats to who defected recently in the After North Korea test fired expressed are personal and of the four missiles landed in exercises and designed in the If war breaks out, the South end of the year as earlier retaliate in response to the UK has said that if Kim a new type of missile into do not reflect either the the 200 nautical mile spirit of the US-South Korean economy will be in planned. joint military drills, Kim Jong-un gets hold of nuclear the sea on February 12, views of the ICCR or the offshore area, as close as 300 Korean mutual defence ruins and South Koreans do Though intended to protect Jong-un warned that his weapons, he will surely use President Trump vowed to Government of India. (190 miles) from Japan's treaty of 1953. not want to lose the benefit the South Korean and US troops are in readiness to it. In his New Year's Day This year, about 3,600 of economic prosperity. military sites from North (Disclaimer: The views expressed here are personal northwest coast, where Japan prepare for a 'merciless' speech Kim Jong-un claimed service members were Scores of protestors staged a Korean missiles, China opinions of the writers. The information, facts or opinions has sovereign rights to counter-strike against that his country was in the deployed to join the 28,000 rally outside the US embassy strongly opposes the explore and exploit potential enemy aggression. 'final stage' of preparing for appearing in the articles do not reflect the views of The US troops already based in in Seoul on the day the joint THAAD deployment as it resources, leading Prime Though the drills always its first ICBM test. Northlines and it does not assume any responsibility or South Korea for the annual military commenced, fears that would undermine liability for the same) the northlines 7 KASHMIR Jammu | Thursday | March 09 | 2017 KTMF delegation calls PWWA organizes medical on Chairman J&K Bank camps for women Srinagar March, 08: conducted general Srinagar, Mar 8: In its endeavor to provide health services checkup of the J&K Bank Chairman & CEO to women on the occasion of the women. Parvez Ahmed today stressed International Women's day, Police Wives On the spot upon the need to reap benefits of Welfare Association (PWWA) today Ultrasonographs and digital banking not only to organized two free medical camps for ECGs as well as enhance the overall efficiency women at Government Women's college treatment for joint pain of the economic ecosystem but M.A Road Srinagar and Housing Colony back pain through to integrate the unbanked and Qamarwari Bemina. Besides, medical camps Acupressure under-banked sections of experts and well known gynecologists techniques were society systematically with the delivered useful talks and lectures on women provided. formal economy. empowerment through self employment At police housing The chairman was talking to a schemes and on women related health issues. colony camp, Miss delegation from Kashmir Medical camp at Women's college was Shafiya Naqshbandi of Traders and Manufacturers organized in collaboration with Modern Action Aid gave a Federation (KTMF) led by its Hospital, Florence Hospital Srinagar and the lecture on the President Bashir Ahmed Rather camp at Qamarwari Bemina was organized day in true spirit by providing availability of employment opportunities for at the follow-up meet here at the in collaboration with police Hospital comprehensive health services to the women women in Government and private sector and Bank's Headquarters. Notably, Srinagar, Sheri-Kashmir institute of Medical folk. There are some health issues that are also highlighted the schemes for self the delegation had met the extending digital services, the interest rate was kept at 9.5% limits chairman said that the Science Soura and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya unique to women and organizing these employment launched by Central and state Chairman earlier on December bank is not levying any further which by all means is the lowest enhancements shall be Aarogya Jeevan Sansthan, Rajasthan and camps was an attempt to educate them about government for the welfare of women. Dr. 1, 2016. services charge on its as compared to the average considered on the basis of Action Aid. these issues, she added. Nahid and Dr. Baljeet of Police Hospital The meeting was attended by customers." interest rate-structure of the revaluation of existing Speaking at Women's Collage M.A road In these camps, students from women's Srinagar threw light on different health issues Executive Presidents S S Sehgal He urged the delegation to bank hovering between 11% collaterals on case to case basis. Srinagar,, Member PWWA, Dr. Pallavi college Srinagar and a huge number of faced by the women during different stages and Abdul Rauf Bhat, Chief familiarize their members and 13%." The Chairman assured the Gillani said that Police Wives Welfare women from police Housing Colony of life. On this occasion, Medical Financial Officer (CFO) S K across the valley with the He also apprised the delegation that the Customer Association has organized two medical Qamarwari and Bemina participated. In these Superintendent Police hospital Srinagar Dr. Bhat, Vice Presidents Arun benefits of digital banking delegation about the loan Advisory Forum meeting shall camps to celebrate International women's camps the physicians and gynecologists Bilal Raja was also present. Gandotra, Fayaz Ahmad Zargar besides encouraging them to accounts where insurance cover be held on regular basis to take and V K Sawhney. submit important documents was found missing during the care of customer Speaking on the occasion, like PAN/Form 60 and Aadhar flood period that a committee suggestions/grievances, if any. Chairman Parvez Ahmed said, at their respective branches for has been framed by the Bank to Regarding the interest 'Govt taking steps to ensure "We are about to enter into the smooth and efficient banking examine such cases and its subvention for those flood hit era of universal digital banking, transactions. recommendations may be traders and businesses who have which shall enhance the overall While commenting on the considered during the next not availed it so far, he said that efficiency and security of the interest rate on restructured financial year. the trade body can raise the equitable dev of all regions' economic system besides loans, Chairman said, "Keeping Regarding obtaining of issue with the state government making banking affordable and in view the interest of the additional collateral security at who has already issued accessible equally to all. While business community, the the time of enhancement of loan directions in this regard. BARAMULLA, MARCH of physical and financial 08: achievements registered in the Avalanche Minister for Education, Syed district plan 2016-17. The Progress of RDD works reviewed warning issued Muhammad Altaf Bukhari meeting was informed in detail Wednesday said that the present about expenditure made by BANDIPORA, MARCH It was given out that during that work is also in progress coalition Government is taking February 2017. The DDC also 08: the year 2016-17 as many as on 18 steel decked bridges SRINAGAR, MARCH 8: steps to ensure equitable highlighted the socio-economic District Development 1420 development works were being constructed under Divisional Administration development of all regions of indicators of the district in Commissioner Bandipora, taken up at a cost of Rs 23.80 convergence plan in the Kashmir Wednesday issued an the State and is actively terms of health care, education Sajad Hussain, today crore under MGNREGA, out district at a projected cost of avalanche warning for next 24- pursuing expeditious etc through Public-private convened a meeting to review of which 1211 works were Rs 65.91 lakh. hours for hilly and avalanche completion of development partnership mode. development works of Rural completed by February 2017. On the occasion, the DDC prone areas of Kashmir Valley projects for its overall Speaking on the Development Department Further, it was said that during stressed the officers to work and Kargil district. development. The Minister was occasion, Altaf Bukhari taken up under various the period 471518 mandays with added zeal and pace up "Medium danger avalanche speaking at a District Dar, Javaid Hassan Beigh, attended the meeting. The emphasized the officers to schemes and flagship were generated, while as the work on all ongoing warning valid for next 24- Development Board meeting of Mohammad Abbas Wani, DDC, Dr Nasir Ahmad Naqash, ensure target oriented programmes in the district. 30397 job cards were also projects for their timely hours from March 08 to March Baramulla today which he Yawar Dilawar Mir, apprised the meeting about development by prioritizing The meeting held threadbare issued under the scheme. completion. Among others, 09, 2017 (1700 hrs) exists for chaired in presence of Minister Muhammad Muzaffar Parray, G various developmental projects and working upon core discussions on the execution Similarly, work on 18 flood Chief Planning Officer, avalanche prone slopes in for Horticulture, Syed Basharat N Monga, Fayaz Ahmad, and schemes undergoing in the competencies of district of works under MGNERGA, protection bunds was taken up Assistant Commissioner Kupwara, Bandipora, Bukhari, during which Rs District Development district. The meeting also took Baramulla. He directed the PMAY, Convergence plans, under 13th FCA (Convergence Development, District Anantnag, Baramulla, 254.36 crore annual plan (2017- Commissioner Baramulla, comprehensive review of the concerned authorities to Untied grants and 13th FCA, mode) on which an amount of Panchayat Officer, senior Ganderbal, Kulgam, Budgam 18) was approved for the Heads of the various progress made in various achieve the set targets under besides progress made under Rs. 20.52 lakh stands officials of the Department and Kargil districts of Kashmir district unanimously. Departments, Chief Engineers projects and decisions of last various sectors within the Swatch Bharat Mission was expended, so far. and other concerned attended Division," a statement of the Legislators, Haji Abdul Rashid and other District Officers Board Meeting, and took stock stipulated time. also reviewed. The meeting was briefed the Meeting. Divisional Administration said. Accordingly, all concerned Deputy Commissioners have been asked to take Preparations for plantation drive reviewed Status of updation of land precautionary measures in their SRINAGAR, respective districts and advise MARCH 08: people not to venture in Deputy Commissioner records reviewed avalanche prone areas during Srinagar, Dr. Farooq the aforementioned period and ANANTNAG, MARCH 08: Khasra Girdawari. He also directed that the Ahmad Lone, today monitor the situation regularly Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Dr. Syed pending Jamabandis and Khasra Girdawari from convened a meeting to to avert any untoward incident. Abid Rasheed Shah, today convened a meeting of 2013, till date, be completed at the earliest. review the arrangements Revenue Officers to review the status of updation He asked the Tehsildars to hold weekly Public for forthcoming of land records in the district.ADDC, Anantnag, Darbaras in every village so that grievances of Awareness plantation drive in the ACR, SDMs of Pahalgam, Kokernag, Dooru, the public are addressed in an effective manner. district. Tehsildars and other concerned attended the The DC directed the concerned to send the The DDC stressed on meeting. proposals of the identified land for the camp on coordination among the On the occasion, the DC directed the construction of sports stadiums in the district, for concerned Departments Tehsildars to speed up the process of updation of which an allocation of Rs.3 crore has already labour laws for hassle free plantation land records and preparation of Jamabandis and been made. drive and directed the held officers to formulate a KUPWARA, MARCH comprehensive action CUK admission to integrated progs 08: To create awareness plan in this regard. The meeting was among different informed that about 1 lakh Conifer saplings Impressing the officers to complete the Srinagar, DFO Social Forestry Srinagar, stakeholders about Labour receives overwhelming response would be planted at the Zabarwan foothills, set targets well in time, the Deputy and District Floriculture Officer attended laws, an awareness camp Commissioner directed them to make the meeting. Meanwhile, as a part of its Srinagar, Mar 8: M.Scprogrammes in Physics, admit cards from 12th of March, while as 2000 Chinar saplings will be made cum seminar for concerted efforts so as to ensure plantation chinar plantation drive scheduled on March The Central University of Zoology, Biotechnology, 2017 onwards from the available for public. It was given out that construction workers was at all available spaces across the City to 14, the Department of Floriculture Kashmir Kashmir (CUK) has received an Mathematics and B.A L.L.B university website 25 schools have been identified by the held at Town Hall here make the Srinagar green and clean city. will provide Chinar saplings to the public overwhelming response to the from 12th of February, 2017. www.cukashmir.ac.in while the Social Forestry Department for today. Director Floriculture, DFO Urban Forestry free of cost. admission process for its The university has decided to entrance test has been scheduled institutional planting. Assistant Labour integrated programmes with hold the entrance test both in on 19th of March, 2017. around 6000 students applying Srinagar and Jammu provinces While appreciating the Commissioner Kupwara for admission to five and has also designated a test Directorate of Admissions and organized the camp, which programmes against the intake centre at New Delhi for the PRO office for their efforts, the was presided over by the 'Efforts underway to revamp horticulture sector' capacity of 195. The students students who have applied from Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj Deputy Labour BARAMULLA, MARCH The Minister directed for have been submitting other states of the country. The ud Din Mir instructed the Commissioner Kashmir. 08:- expediting the remaining work on application forms for entrance students who have applied for officials concerned to take all On the occasion, the Maintaining that efforts are the Fruit Mandi, maintaining that it test to the 5-year integrated the aforementioned the measure for hassle free Assistant Labour underway to revamp and revitalize is very imperative for horticulture programmes including B.Sc- programmes can download their conduct of the examination. Commissioner highlighted the horticulture sector in the state, sector as it would provide the the activities carried out by the Minister for Horticulture, Syed necessary marketing and the the Department for welfare Basharat Bukhari today said since storage facilities to the horticulture of construction workers. it contributes in a major way to the produce. He said the officers Other speakers economy of the state, the should synergize their efforts to threw light on process of Government is are committed to ensure the work is completed in registration with Labour ensure proper projection and the shortest possible time. Department for workers and marketing facilities for horticulture Syed Basharat Bukhari said the its benefits, constitutional produce. Government has made several The Minister said this while building additional infra. He Commissioner Baramulla, Dr interventions in the sector which rights, child labour, gratuity, interacting with the people during announced release of Rs 2.54 crore Nasir Ahmed Naqash, Managing would ensure that the horticulture payment of wages, his visit to the Fruit Mandi at for land acquisition to further Director Horticulture Produce and produce gets the requisite boost compensation under Kanispora, here. He took stock of expand the Mandi. Marketing Corporation, Peer and is also provided with the different Labour Laws and the work on the Fruit Mandi which MLA, Baramulla, Mr Javid Hafizullah and other senior requisite marketing facilities other related issues. has been started in 2003 for Hassan Baig, Deputy officers accompanied the Minister. within and outside the country. 8 TravelTRAVEL the northlines Jammu | Thursday | March | 09 | 2017 8 best trekking trails in

Kalihani Pass Although the trek is limited to Kullu valley in Himachal, this trail is used by Gaddi shepherds to access the veiled pastures which have been concealed in the unexplored terrains of Himalayas. The trek will take you to the higher planes Himachal encompassing the Pir Panjal range, upto the Kaliheni-Pass. Known as the gateway experience the unique lifestyle of the locals. to Manali from Bara Bhanghal the word The trail passes through several villages which Kaliheni, according to the legends, have gives a glimpse inside the challenging living been derived from two words, Kali means conditions in such rough terrains. black and heni means a glacier. Therefore Kugti Pass it means the pass of black glacier. Resting Kugti Pass in Chamba district of Himachal at an altitude of 4000 m, Kaliheni can be a falls under the Pir Panjal range located at an tricky situation passing through ice, snow altitude of 5,050 m. It is a perfect destination and moraine. A beautiful small glacial lake for trekkers to experience the enchanting PradeshPradesh shall greet you on descent. The trek offers mesmerising views of Hanuman Tibba, Indrasan, Deo tibba among others. The here are splendid Dhauladhar ranges and distant this trek more convenient to reach Kangra cross the pass, they have to spend next six trek is full of stunning views of pastures on view of snow-capped mountains District instead of a bus. Even local people months near the Banni ranges. The both sides. A cross over towards myriad landscapes in India beyond the Lahaul Valley. Explore walk through this trek in a day from maximum height of this trek is 4950 m and Manali, one can see the beautiful that make for a perfect trekking Leah cave at the base of the pass. Nayagram to Baijnath. The route is not as it takes atleast 4 days to complete this Beas valley from the top. The last The trek route for Kugti Pass popular among the tourists as other journey. Only 3 batches are allowed to section of this trek will take you experience. From north to south and east to starts from Brahmaur which passes, which makes this trek worthwhile. cross this pass every season. A single batch through the dense forests. west each region has something distinctive and further leads to Hadsar, after It is an experience in itself. Stroll through may consist of 3 different groups but they Myriad birds can be spotted awe-inspiring to share. The state of Himachal Pradesh which the ascending and the undulating grasslands, deep all have to cross this pass within a defined on the way which is a good descending trail takes the rhododendron bushes, the magnetic time frame. opportunity for all bird is blessed with spectacular trekking trails and is quite trekkers to Kugti village. yellow grass flowers which offer an lovers. Chobia Pass popular among tourists from around the globe. It is The trekkers can also drop experience very few trails can match on Chobia Pass is among the second highest Thamsar Pass gradually becoming popular among adventure junkies by Keylong and Goddess Dhauladhars. The trek is slippery due to altitude pass in the Pir Pangal range located Thamsar Pass trek is one of Murkula Devi temples on regular passage of livestock. There are at an elevation of 4966 m. The pass the most exciting and due to its rugged terrains offering numerous trekking their way to Kugti Pass. vast green meadows at the top of the Jalsu connects Chamba with Lahaul across the challenging trail in Kangra trails with varying difficulty levels. Himachal trekking From the temple, climb Pass which makes it a beautiful place for Pir Panjal range, which is located between district of Himachal Pradesh. trails offer panoramic views of the snow capped through the alpine meadows camping. the two peaks—Tent Peak (6133 m) and It's a maximum of 12-day trail and reach Duggi camping Baleni Pass Barakanda Peak (5877m). Chobia Pass is elevated at a height of 4665 m, mountains. Take a look at these 8 ground. This vast rocky Baleni Pass Trek, also known as Minkiani more of an acclimatization trek before the which begins from Bir. Stroll through mesmerising trails mentioned grassland is located at the Pass, is situated at a height of 3730 m. It is trekkers attempt the arduous Kang La Pass the mesmerizing scenic beauty of lush confluence of Budhil River and Duggi located at the foot of Dhauladhar range, in Miyar Valley. From the pass, the green meadows, striking coloured flowers below: stream. between the Kangra and Chamba district trekking trail will take you to Chenab and several waterfalls with the Jalsu Pass in Himachal Pradesh. It is known as Valley. Chobia pass trek will surprise you magnificent Pir Panjal range forming a Jalsu Pass is a crossover pass towards traversing path between the two districts. with the enchanting ancient trails of perfect background, to set the mood of beauty of Himachal. By climbing uphill in eastern side of Dhauladhar between On the other side just below Baleni is a Gaddis, the shepherds. Visit the hamlet of every trekker. The two lakes on either side this region, trekkers can reach up till Duggi Chamba and Kangra valleys, elevated at a glacial lake called as Kareri Lake, which Bharmour, encircled with the majestic of Thamsar pass further enhance the plain which is an ideal place for camping, height of 3900 m. It is comparatively an makes the landscape spell bounding Dhauladhar range. Get a distant glimpse of appeal of this trail. What makes this trek showcasing the splendid panorama of the easy trekking route which is extensively around the pass. The top of the pass offers Manimahesh Lake at foot of the 5656m special is that it enables the trekkers to mountains. Towards the summit the trekkers used by the himachali gaddi tribes, the captivating and exotic scenic views of Manimahesh Kailash peak, which is enjoy the splendour of the majestic will be greeted with a surprise view of especially residents of the valley who find Pir Panjal and Chamba Valley. The believed to be an abode of Lord Shiva. The Himalayas coupled with opportunities to majestic Mani Mahesh Kailash Peak, trekkers can also explore a giant rock cave trek ends in Mcleodganj. edified by the Gaddi shepherds. The trek Lam Dal Lake trail passes through the alpine pastures, The Dhauladhars range is home to around forests, sparkling streams and magnetic 22 pristine mystical glacial lakes which are landscapes, which finishes at considered to be an abode of Lord Shiva McLeodganj. and Shakti. Many pilgrims and local Kalicho Pass residents throng the area during monsoons Referred to as one of the most difficult to take a holy dip into the lakes. Dal means treks to reach Lahaul Valley, Kalicho Pass lake in the local language and 7 out of 22 is quite popular among adventure junkies. lakes are accessible and can be trekked It is named after the local goddess easily. Lam Dal and Nag Dal being the Bhadrakali. This transit is commonly used most prominent ones. Many lakes have by Gaddi shepherds to reach Lahaul already been visited by the local shepherds Valley from Bharmour. A noticeable during migration with their flocks to contrast in the geographical region is Kangra Valley. Situated at an elevation of visible as one crosses over two valleys. 3900 m, Lam Dal is reachable from 3 The difficulty level of the trek is passes that are Minkiani Pass, Indrahar ascertained by the steep gradient, even the Pass and Gaj Pass. It is apparently the most experienced and skilled localites largest and deepest lake in the area with a respect the grade of this terrain. It is said circumference of about 2.5 km. One can that anyone attempting this trek has to take notice small caves around the lake which permission from goddess Bhadrakali, the are mostly used by local shepherds called temple of whom is erected in village Gaddi. Camping around the lake is bound Banni. According to local belief the to leave you mesmerised. The trek to Lam goddess bless them, and act as a saviour Dal Lake begins from the captivating for the people attempting this trek. region of Bharmour. Trekkers then reach Shepherds sometime sacrifice few sheeps Barie through train from and then reach at the temple to make goddess happy. If Drakund, which is a 10-km trek, thereafter someone has not got the permission to it's a 12-km trek to Lam Dal. Experience the Maori life island on a bicycle or zipping across a zip line After experiencing Auckland, take time out to Rotorua are usual bets for tourists, exploring with a plan day tours out of the city to live the Maori Less than a three-hour drive from Auckland is Maori guide is a great way to get some local life around it. the city of mud baths, natural hot springs and perspective. It will be a waste of a vacation if you do not geysers. More importantly, it is also a place of Waitomo take a ferry ride or drive around New Zealand. Maori significance with many heritage sites. A two-and-a-half-hour drive on scenic State Their biggest city and North Island hub However, it is the unique adventure activities Highway 1 and State Highway 39 takes you to Auckland has ample sites within a short here that draw tourists from across the globe. this unique natural wonder - Waitomo driving or ferry distance. Rather than being Zorbing — bouncing in a large inflatable ball Glowworm Caves. A boat ride under holed up in the bustling city, it is best to head as it rolls down a hill — cycling while being glowworm-lit caves is one of the most out for day tours and explore not only scenic suspended from a monorail track, jet boating, memorable experiences, replete with Maori marvels but also experience Maori culture. luge karting or mountain biking, are as folk tales. Your visit here will be incomplete Bay of Islands popular as a dip in a hot spring. without a traditional Maori meal — Kai Maori A three-hour scenic drive takes you to Must-try: Food cooked in natural thermal — a combination of cultivated, hunted and probably the most picturesque spot in the steam and water. gathered food. country. Bay of Islands area is a combination Waiheke Island Must-try: Dishes prepared in Hangi, an oven of over 140 small islands and is known as the A 35-minute ferry ride from Auckland will made under the earth and used for traditional 'birthplace of New Zealand'. It offers some of take you to this maverick point of New cooking. the best water activities and a unique Zealand. According to legend, when artistes Matamata experience of Maori culture. Sea diving to and musicians found the mainland becoming Meaning headland in Maori, Matamata is a shipwreck spots, and sailing and walking too busy, they discovered their own pastoral significant Maori site, a two-hour drive from around this area are some of the popular escape in this tiny island. Today it houses Auckland. Known as the horse breeding and activities. Your visit here will be incomplete some of the prettiest vineyards, dainty olive dairy hub of the region, it was placed on the without a selfie in the backdrop of the world's groves and pristine beaches. Most of the world map when Peter Jackson chose a local largest kauri tree. After a day of feasting on vineyards have their own cafes which serve farm as The Shire for The Lord of the Rings Maori stories and food, relax on 90 Mile local produce and wine. While exploring the and The Hobbit movies. Beach. Nation the northlines 9 Jammu | Thursday | March 09 | 2017 Ganga cleaning: NGT warns officials No proof of IS involvement in Lucknow against passing the buck encounter, suspect was self-radicalised: Police

minimum flow of the river was posed New Delhi: chilli bombs. We began to the counsel appearing for the Police were yet to procure firing only when he shot at Ministry of Water and Resources, he proof that Saifullah — a us when we tried to enter,” also failed to answer. terror suspect killed in a 12- he added. The tribunal asked how was the hour standoff with security Saifullah and the other ministry planning to control pollution personnel in Thakurganj members of his group are in Ganga if it did not know the basics. near Lucknow — was suspected of carrying out an “The tribunal is feeling very sad that directly affiliated to the attack on the Bhopal-Ujjain you all (officials) are treating it in such Islamic State, additional passenger train on Tuesday manner,” the bench said. director general (law and morning. It said that “everyone comes here from order) Daljit Chaudhary Ten people — including two The National Green Tribunal today to answer its query on what would be every department and says that he said on Wednesday. teenage girls and two slapped a Rs 50,000 fine on a scientist the minimum flow required for the knows nothing. If any officer says in Bomb-manufacturing women — were injured in from the Environment Ministry but river. this court that he is not supposed to equipment, passports, ID international terror group. from Madhya Pradesh, was the incident. Home ministry withdrew it later, warning officials “He refuses to answer the same which know and it is someone else’s cards, eight pistols, timers, “They were not provided helming the suspected sources said the against passing the buck on matters we find totally undesirable. A scientist responsibility, this will be the order (Rs wires and over 600 live with any external financial Islamic State module that investigation into the relating to the cleaning of Ganga. working with MoEF is expected to 50,000 penalty).” cartridges were among the aid. They were mostly self- Saifullah hailed from. Six Lucknow encounter is likely A bench headed by NGT chairperson know basics of environment... Why did The green court also cancelled a articles recovered from the radicalised,” the police others were also arrested to be handed to the National Justice Swatanter Kumar said in future you come here if you know nothing? bailable warrant issued against Kanpur site of the encounter, he told officer said, adding that across Uttar Pradesh and Investigation Agency. any such act will follow a penalty of Rs Don’t waste the time of five judges,” municipal commissioner after his mediapersons at a press many youngsters like the Madhya Pradesh. Earlier, Saifullah’s father 50,000, adding it felt “very sad” on the the bench said. deputy appeared before the court. conference in Lucknow. slain terrorist have been Inspector general (Anti- Sartaj had refused to take way this important issue was being The bench imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 The bench, however, directed the However, Chaudhary denied exposed to the Islamic Terrorism Squad) Aseem his body, maintaining that treated by the bureaucrats. on the official but later withdrew its official to make sure that counsel and reports that 23-year-old State’s propaganda through Arun said Saifullah was “a traitor cannot be my The bench’s reaction came after a oral order, saying “we are leaving you concerned official remained present Saifullah’s alleged Islamic the social media. given ample opportunities son”. “A traitor cannot be scientist appearing for the Ministry of today.” before it during the hearing of the State module received Chaudhary claimed Atif to surrender. “We initially related to me, let alone be Environment and Forest (MoEF) failed When the same question regarding the matter. financial support from the Muzaffar, who was arrested tried flushing him out with my son,” he said. A traitor can’t be my son, History on the move: US team helps shift Tipu Rains expected in Delhi, won’t take his body: Father of Sultan armoury for Bengaluru rail tracks north-west India this week

Lucknow terror suspect Bengaluru: “It will take us till Friday to reduce the travel time on the as there were other Kanpur: An armoury of Tipu Sultan, complete the shifting,” said route. Some 4,000 monuments that belonged to The father of Saifullah, who was killed in an anti-terror the 18th century warrior- Jaman Buckingham of passengers travel on this the Archaeological Survey of operation in Lucknow early on Wednesday, has refused to king who forged his Wolfe. Work to move the route daily. India.” take the body of a “traitor”. reputation fighting British armoury began a month ago. “The proposed (rail track) Some local people are upset Sartaj told reporters that his son had left home around colonialists, is being moved with the move. two and a half months back after being scolded for to build new railway tracks “How can we even think of not working. He said he had hit his son a day before between the Karnataka moving a historical he left home. Saifullah had contacted his family on capital and Mysuru. monument? Monuments are About 225 years old, the intimately attached with the Monday last week and told them he was going to armoury is part of 10 built by place where they were built,” Saudi Arabia for a job. Tipu to store gunpowder and said Mahadev Nayak, who New Delhi: may experience dust storms “What he has done is weapons. The monument is a runs a tea shop on the busy The India Meteorological and rain and thunderstorms not in national interest. 1000-tonne structure, and it Bengaluru-Mysuru highway Department (IMD) has are anticipated on Thursday We will not the take the is being moved by a New in Srirangapatna where the predicted rains in the and Friday evening. dead body of such Delhi-based engineering Tipu Sultan fort is located. national capital region and A warning for heavy traitor,” Sartaj told firm and the US company, “When it is a question of north-western parts of India snowfall on Wednesday and reporters. Wolfe. Discussions on the project doubling work exactly public property, our this week, thanks to a Thursday has been issued in “A traitor cannot be my The semi-buried structure began about five years ago passes over the armoury,” governments can do as they western disturbance in the Jammu and Kashmir. son. We are Indians, we was raised on beams, moved when rail traffic between said Ravichandra, Deputy please,” said Nayak, who region, bringing relief from a Western Disturbance refers were born in India, our and is being lowered at the Bengaluru and Mysuru Chief Engineer of the said he was a descendant of spell of warm weather to a system of low pressure forefathers have been born in India. One who works new site about 130 meters began to grow. The new railway’s Mysuru division. the Nayaks who once ruled sweeping the region. that moves from west to east, against this country is not my son,” he said. away. tracks are expected to help “We could not alter the line parts of eastern Karnataka. Delhi and adjoining areas bringing moisture from “I used to tell him to find some employment, but he Eurasian water bodies, and is would not listen to me. I used to be angry with him, responsible for winter rain in north-western India and scolded him many times,” he said. CoBRA soldiers gun down 4 Maoists in Gaya encounter snowfall in the Himalayan “Around two and a half months back, I slapped him tracts. for this. Next day I went to work, when I came back I PATNA: between Maoists and security “The encounter lasted about The north-west region, got to know he has left,” he said. Four Maoists, including a forces within two weeks in an hour. On finding the including Punjab, Haryana Asked if Saifullah had contacted his family after self-styled zonal commander, the state. security personnel zeroing-in and Chandigarh and Delhi leaving home, Sartaj said: “He called on last Monday, were killed in a fierce On February 21, self-styled on them, the Maoists fled,” he NCR can expect bouts of and said he has got visa to go to Saudi. I said it is your gunbattle with security forces sub-zonal commander of CPI said, adding that there was no rain from Wednesday wish,” he added. in Banskatwa forest area in (Maoist) Mantu Khaira, who report of injury to evening to Friday. Uttar Saifullah was killed in an anti-terror operation in Bihar’s Gaya district on carried a reward of Rs securitymen. Pradesh and northern Lucknow early on Wednesday. Wednesday. 50,000, was killed by the Bodies of the Maoists, along Rajasthan will see light Superintendent of Police (Kanpur City) Somen Verma This is the first big special task force (STF) of with four regular weapons, showers or thundershowers said Saifullah’s family was contacted but they refused achievement of CRPF’s elite Bihar police in Banka district. area in Gaya district, 5 km cordoned off the forests in the including two Insas rifles, during the same period. to take the body. CoBRA unit since it lost 10 The Wednesday’s operation from Jharkhand border. hilly axis between Banskatwa SLR and AK-47, were later Himachal Pradesh and He added that the police may again make an attempt soldiers in an ambush by the was conducted by a small Acting on the information, a and Thamkola villages, a recovered from the encounter Uttarakhand may see spurts to convince the family about it. Maoists in neighbouring team of CoBRA following a CoBRA team, comprising 60 group of armed insurgents site. Additional of heavy rainfall and snowfall on Thursday and Meanwhile, the father of two other men, who have Aurangabad district on July tip-off from the state’s personnel, was mobilised in fired indiscriminately, reinforcements have been 10, 2016. inspector general (operations) the interiors of Banskatwa, triggering a gunbattle, said IG sent to the area to assist the hail and squall may also hit been arrested on terror-related charges, has claimed CRPF?officials said this was about a possible Maoist 200 km from state capital (operations) Kundan CoBRA in scouring the area the two states on Thursday that they were innocent and has sought a fair probe. the second encounter attack in Gurpa police station Patna. As security personnel Krishnan. for the remaining Maoists. and Friday. TECHIE’S MURDER: Kansas governor writes Kerala: 53-year-old 2007 Ajmer blast case: Swami Aseemanand to Modi, regrets violence against Indians arrested for sexually acquitted, three people convicted Washington: determination. Her Jaipur: judicial custody. railway station in Panipat on Kansas Governor Sam indomitable spirit has moved assaulting 2 minor sisters Right-wing activist Swami “The conviction was made February 18, 2007. A Brownback has written a the entire community and Aseemanand was on under section 120 member of right-wing Hindu letter to Prime Minister they pray for her comfort Kochi: District Child Welfare Wednesday acquitted along (B)(Criminal conspiracy), group Abhinav Bharat, Narendra Modi expressing and peace in this time of Two minor girls were Committee. The incident with six others in the 2007 295-A (Deliberate and Assemanand has been in jail “profound regret” at the grief. sexually assaulted allegedly came to light after the Ajmer blast case by Jaipur terrible act of violence Telling the Prime Minister by their 53-year old seven-year-old girl special court, which against Indian nationals last that open arms of friendship neighbour at Aluva , near complained of some convicted three others. Kuchibhotla and Alok month and said that acts of are the very hallmarks of Judge Dinesh Gupta let off Madasani. The people of hate and intolerance have no being a Kansan, the Swami Aseemanand and six Kansas share in my shock place in his state. governor said Srinu others giving them “benefit and horror. Words cannot of doubt”. Srinivas Kuchibhotla, 32, embodied the essence of express the sorrow that we Devendra Gupta, Bhavesh was killed and Alok what it means to be a feel for Srinu’s wife, Patel and Sunil Joshi were Madasani, another Indian of Kansan. “His friends Sunayana, and his family in convicted under various the same age, injured in a describe him as charming, shooting by navy veteran Hyderabad,” Brownback sections of IPC, Explosive caring and loving. He Adam Purinton, who yelled wrote. Substances Act and Unlawful brought with him his “terrorist” and “get out of “In the time since Srinu’s Activities (Prevention) Act immense talents and my country” before opening death, we have reflected on (UAPA) for the bomb attack, education and passion. His fire on them in Kansas last his life, and the words I have which had left three pilgrims malicious acts intended to since December 2010. He month. heard most often to describe story is similar to the dead and 15 others injured. outrage religious feelings of was also named as an accused The Kansas incident and him are that he was thousands of Indian diaspora Kochi. infection to her school Joshi was murdered in any class by insulting its in Hyderabad Mecca Masjid other hate crime incidents courageous, and that he who have called Kansas The man has been arrested, teacher, police said. The December 2007. religion or religious beliefs) blast case. On December 26, against Indians and Indian- loved his family, and that he home over generations,” he police said on Wednesday. school authorities informed The quantum of sentence will of IPC, Explosive Substances 2010, he was arrested by CBI Americans since then has respected elders. We strive to wrote. The girls, who are sisters the Child Welfare be announced on March 16, Act and Prevention of from Haridwar for his alleged sent shock waves among the live in Srinu’s example of “They have enjoyed and aged three and seven, Committee which alerted defence counsel Jagdish Rana Unlawful Activities Act,” role in the Mecca Masjid large Indian community in courage and love and tremendous success through had been subjected to the the police about incident, told reporters. Rana said. blast in which 14 persons the US. respect,” he wrote in the their ingenuity, hard work, sexual assault by Unni following which the man Among those acquitted were Swami Aseemanand is an were killed. According to the “As Governor of the State of letter dated March 3, a copy and determination. Our state Thomas of Binanipuram in was arrested, they said. This Harshad Solanki, Lokesh accused in the 2007 National Investigation Kansas, I would like to of which has been seen by has thrived because of their Aluva for quite some time, is the latest in a series of Sharma, Mehul Kumar, Samjhauta Express blast Agency probing the Ajmer express my deep sadness and PTI. contributions,” Brownback they said. Thomas was incidents of alleged sexual Mukesh Vasani, Bharat Bhai case. A total of 68 people blast case, three accused profound regret at the Brownback wrote that wrote, adding that he would arrested on Tuesday abuse of children that have and Chandrashekar, he said, were killed in the blasts in –Sandeep Dange, terrible act of violence Kansans has been awed by like to personally welcome following information about been reported in Kerala in adding Chandrashekhar was two coaches of Samjhauta Ramchandra and Suresh committed against Srinu Sunayana’s grace and Indians to his state. the assault provided by the recent days. out on bail while others are in Express train near Dewana Nair- are absconding. 10 SPORTS the northlines Jammu | Thursday | March 09 | 2017 Sindhu, Saina might clash in India Open quarterfinals JKFA celebrates The two have met just once Kong Open Kudaravalli will face second in an international competition last year seeded Korean Sung Ji Hyun in where Saina had won in before the her opening match. straight games. senior pro In men’s singles, K Srikanth AFC Women's Day Olympic silver medallist P V suffered a and B Sai Praneeth will face Sindhu is likely to clash with loss. the qualifiers in the first match, London Games bronze winner They had while Syed Modi Grand Prix Saina Nehwal in the played Gold champion Sameer Verma quarterfinals of the $325,000 against each will lock horns with fourth India Super Series scheduled other in PBL seeded Korean Son Wan Ho to be held from March 28 to with Sindhu and Ajay Jayaram will have to April 2 at the Siri Fort Sports having an get past third seed and Complex in New Delhi. upper hand Olympic bronze medallist According to the draw, this year. Viktor Axelsen of Denmark. World No. 5 Sindhu will open Among H S Prannoy will face her campaign against others in Malaysia’s Zulfadli Zulkiffli in Singapore’s Xiaoyu Liang and women’s the first round. the third seeded Indian is likely singles, India’s top men’s doubles to face Japan’s Saena Rituparna pair of Manu Attri and B Kawakami in the second Das will Sumeeth Reddy will face round. Pornpawee Chochuwong, an — at the 2014 Syed Modi square off against Chinese Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Sixth seeded Saina, on the opponent she had beaten in the International — where Saina Taipei’s Chiang Mei Hui and Kobayashi, while seventh other hand, will take on finals of the Malaysia Masters had won in straight games. Tanvi Lad will have an uphill seeds Pranaav Jerry Chopra The JKFA office bearers present gifts to young girls at MA Chinese Taipei’s Chia Hsin in January. Saina and Sindhu were on a task against seventh seed and N Sikki Reddy will face Lee in the opening round and The two have met just once collision course for a place in Nozomi Okuhara of Japan. Indonesian combo of Hafiz Stadium, Jammu on Wednesday. in an international competition the semifinals of the Hong might meet Thailand’s Unheralded Sri Krishna Priya Faizal and Shela Devi Aulia. JAMMU, March 08: girls and 30 mothers at MA After two hours of work out Jammu and Kashmir Stadium, here. The on the special day, the JKFA Football Association (JKFA) Association also engaged members presented specially Egypt's best known today celebrated Asian present girls and their mothers designed T-Shirts, provided J&K Police lifts State Football trophy Football Confederation (AFC) in small football associated by the All India Football archaeologist called Messi an idiot International Women's Day by games and exercises, which Federation (AIFF) to the JAMMU, March 08: involving around 150 young they enjoyed and admired. participant ladies. Jammu and Kashmir Police CAIRO: Egypt's today lifted the 25th State best known Football Championship trophy archaeologist has outplaying District Football apologized after he Marin, Tai battle for All- Association (DFA) Srinagar angrily called two goals to nil in the title Argentine football clash that took place at GGM superstar Lionel England Open supremacy Science College ground, here. Messi "an idiot" By taking early lead in the because the striker BIRMINGHAM: World Super Series finals in prompted head coach Li very fifth minute of the game seemed to show little Olympic champion Carolina December and became the Yongbo to call for calm. through Asif, J&K Police interest during a tour Marin will battle top seed year's highest prize money "Sometimes you are strong dominated the fields of the Giza Pyramids. Tai Tzu Ying of Taiwan as winner with $271,025. and sometimes you fall back," throughout spring little chance Zahi Hawass, the Spaniard bids to reclaim Much depends on how he said, warning "the next for the DFA Srinagar to Director General of J&K Police, Dr S P Vaid gives away title trophy famed for his Indiana reaction in his face. I was her All England Open Marin feels physically. generation comes up slowly". recover from early loss. to J&K Police at GGM Science College ground, Jammu on Wednesday. Jones hat and TV specials on explaining things that would badminton crown in The bustling left-hander A crucial encounter could The lead was further Egypt's ancient sites, showed make a rock react, but he was Birmingham this week. endured recurring thigh be a quarter-final between J&K Football Association In the final and valedictory Messi around the Pyramids last just like an idiot." improved by J&K Police (JKFA), honoured function of the State The 23-year-old became strains and variable fitness Marin and Thailand's netting the ball again through month. In a TV interview, he was In a statement late on Tuesday, an improbable star by during the later stages of Ratchanok Intanon, who international football players Championship, Director asked about the Barcelona Hawass said he was expressing Asif in the second half of the of the state including Ishfaq General of J&K Police, Dr S P emerging from such a 2016, and on Sunday she became the All-England's play. striker's reaction. anger over an inefficient badminton backwater as withdrew without contesting youngest ever singles finalist Ahmed, MS Nari, Dr Nirmolak Vaid was chief guest, who gave "Messi is an idiot," he interpreter. Since it was Silver Jubilee Singh, Rakesh Kumar, away the winners and runners- Spain, and the gold medal the German Open final in at the age of 18 four years (25th) event of the State snapped. "I was explaining the "I apologize to Messi and his she won in Rio last August Mulheim. ago. Amanjot Singh and Romesh up trophies as also other antiquities to him and there's no fans for the misunderstanding, Championship, the organisers, Chamder. individual prizes. was a priority to the This may merely have The quarter-finals could see exclusion of all else been a precaution, but it a similarly stern test of Tai's throughout 2016. raises questions as to top-seeded status if she meets Dwayne Smith smashes century off 31 balls in Hong Kong's T20 Blitz But Marin's aims this year whether she really is fresher Pusarla Sindhu, the sixth- are entirely different. Her and better than at any time seeded Olympic silver HONG KONG: Kaitak, tested Chris Gayle's fourgreat pitch and I must bid to regain the All-England since her Games triumph, medallist who has reportedly Dwayne Smith smashed a world-record, 30-ball hundred sixes.Smith commend the groundsman for Open title she lost five now nearly seven months become India's highest paid whirlwind century off just 31 set in the 2013 Indian Premier reached his that," said Smith, according to months before Rio will begin ago. athlete after cricketer Virat balls in Hong Kong's T20 Blitz League. century in the South China Morning Post. against Line Kjaersfeldt, the Tai and Marin are being Kohli. on Wednesday, one of the But Wednesday's the 12th "For me, it was just a case of world number 23 from helped by a gap in the Meanwhile the women's fastest tons recorded in pyrotechnics were on Hong over, when going out there and being Denmark, on Wednesday. production line of Chinese singles has produced perhaps Twenty20 cricket. Kong's modestly sized Mission heconfident and staying as "I didn't win a Super women's singles champions. the most improbable first The 33-year-old West Indian, Road ground, and against an clobbered positive as I can be. It's a small Series last year, but it doesn't No Chinese woman stood round in its 117-year history - who retired from international attack which clearly struggled. the 11th of ground, a good pitch and that's matter - I won the most on the Olympic podium in a clash between Saina cricket only last week, heaved Kaitak's slow left-arm his 13 sixes a recipe for runs." important event of all," said Rio, and none won the Nehwal, the former world 28 off the first over alone and bowler Nadeem Ahmed was the offWest Indians Smith, Samuels Marin of her Rio success. women's singles at last year's number one from India, and finished unbeaten on 121 off 40 fall guy in the first over, when compatriot and Darren Sammy, and Though she still has the All-England - despite 14 Nozomi Okuhara, the All- runs in the sixth over - his last - balls. Smith hit him for four sixes and Rayad Emrit. Samuels was England's Ian Bell are among a highest profile, Marin is not having done so in the England titleholder from when Marlon Samuels hit a Smith's century, which a four to reach 28 off just five unbeaten on 59 in Kowloon's number of big names appearing the number one seed. That is previous 19 years. Japan. Injury sidelined four and a single before Smith guided Kowloon Cantons to an balls. 204 for two. at the five-day T20 Blitz, which Tai, a gifted stroke-maker The criticism which has Okuhara for seven months, took strike, hammering another eight-wicket victory over City Ahmed returned to leak 29 "Well, basically it was a is now in its second year. from Taiwan who won the followed such setbacks leaving her unseeded. Ist State level 50-over cricket 43rd Annual Athletics meet of JU tourney for CM's Cup Anchal's hat trick guides Shastri Club to 60 runs win Rakesh, Richa bag triple jump gold JAMMU, March 08: wrath of Anchal JAMMU, March 08: GDC Samba, 2nd and Tinku, SPMR College of Commerce, 3rd. Brilliant bowling spell from Singh, who made it Rakesh of Government Degree College Anil Kumar of GGM Hammer Throw: Abhishake Sharma, PG Anchal Singh, who took seven seven wicket haul, (GDC) Hiranagar and Richa Mandla of Science College, 3rd. Departments, Ist; Mohd. Asif, PG wickets including hat trick including hat trick. Government College for Women (GCW) 400 meters: Amit Departments, 2nd and Harvinder Singh, thereby guided Shastri Cricket Anchal virtually Parade bagged the triple jump gold on Kumar, SPMR GDC Kathua, 3rd. 4 x 100 meters Relay: Club to big 60 runs win against reduced Media XI to day-two of the ongoing 43rd Annual Inter- College of Commerce, PG Departments, Ist; SPMR College of Media XI in a low scoring game a small total of 35 College Athletics meet of University of Ist; Siddharth Chib, Commerce, 2nd and GGM Science in the ongoing Ist State level 50- runs help Shastri Jammu on the campus fields and tracks, MAM College, 2nd College, 3rd. over a side cricket tournament made it a big 60 runs here today. and Gourav Sharma, WOMEN: Triple Jump: Richa Mandla, for Chief Minister's Cup at win. This tournament The important 4x100 meters relay event GDC Hiranagar, 3rd. GCW Parade, Ist; Repu Devi, GDC Country Cricket Academy, is organised in bagged by the combined side of Post Discus Throw: Samba, 2nd and Palvi Baral, GCW Gharota, near here today. memory of late Mufti Graduate (PG) Departments while SPMR Sanjeev Sharma, PG Gandhi Nagar, 3rd. Discus Throw: GGM Batting first, after winning the Anchal Singh, man of the match. Mohd Sayeed by College of commerce remained second Departments, Ist; Science College, Ist; Manju Saloniya, toss, Shastri bowled out for a the J&K State and GGM Science College finished third. Medals winner women athletes on day-two of the inter- Rahul Sabharwal, PG GCW Gandhi Nagar, Ist; Pinky, PG wickets while Rahul Sawhney small total of 95 runs with Sports Council in collaboration Meanwhile, as per a handout issued by college athletics meet at JU campus in Jammu on Wednesday. Departments, 2nd and Departments, 2nd and Rakshanda Sharma, Anchal Singh and Sachin and Ranjeet Singh shared two with Country Cricket Academy the Director of Sports and Physical Inderjeet Singh, GGM GCW Gandhif Nagar, 3rd. 1500 meters: at 3:00 pm on the campus grounds, here. contributing maximum 21 and each. In reply to a small total of at village Gharota . The winner Education, JU, the valedictory-cum-prize Science College, 3rd. 1500 meters: Pooja Devi, GDC Billawar, Ist; Keshu The Detailed Results: 18 runs respectively. From Shastri Club, Media XI of the CM Trophy shall become distribution function of the Annual Shabaz Khan, GDC Bishnah, Ist; Bhanu Devi, PG Departments, 2nd and Kiran, Media XI, Ankur claimed three surrendered to the bowling Athletics meet shall take place tomorrow MEN: Triple Jump: Rakesh Singh, Singh, GDC Paloura, 2nd and Yashpal GCW Kathua, 3rd. rich by Rs one lakh cash reward. GDC Hiranagar, Ist; Pardeep Sharma, Kohli-Smith DRS war triggers BCCI, Cricket Australia face-off

NEW DELHI/MELBOURNE: seek a clue from dressing room after being to play the game and enjoy the game has been The Virat Kohli-Steve Smith clash on the adjudged leg-before off Umesh Yadav. exceptional," he said. controversial DRS call on Wednesday triggered a "I referred smudga to look at the box... my fault "So I'm really proud of the way they went about full blown verbal war between the Cricket Boards and was unaware of the rule. Shouldn't take it this game, even though we lost." of India and Australia with both aggressively anything away from what was an amazing game!," Former Australian captain Steve Waugh, who backing their respective players. Handscomb wrote on his official twitter page. successfully led an aggressive bunch of players not A day after Indian captain Virat Kohli lambasted Smith also got the backing of coach Darren shy of playing mind games, also commented on the the Australian team and just about stopped short of Lehmann, who echoed the sentiment expressed by controversy today. calling Smith a cheat, the two Boards waded into CA. Lehmann said Kohli's allegation of repeated Waugh said Smith's explanation should be taken the controversy by coming out with statements dressing room referrals by Australian players was on face value but admitted that he would not backing their teams. merely his personal opinion. exactly be proud of his actions. The BCCI went a step further and requested the "Never, ever, ever. Very surprised to hear that, "It was a fantastic Test match. It's a shame we are ICC to take cognizance of the matter. but it's their opinion," said Lehmann. focussing on one incident. I would go with what "BCCI has requested the ICC to take cognizance "He (Kohli) has his opinion and we have ours, Steve has said. I would take him on face value. The of the fact that the Australian skipper Mr. Steve but at the end of the day we play the game the right best part was umpires stepped in and stopped at Smith in his press conference admitted to a 'brain way. We've changed the way we want to play, then and there. Looking back Smith will be fade' at that moment. BCCI sincerely hopes that the we've obviously changed the side and we're a embarrassed and must have learnt a lesson," Waugh rest of the matches are played in the true spirit of younger side so I'm pretty pleased with the way we told mediapersons at a promotional event today. cricket," the BCCI said in a statement. do things now. However, Waugh too wanted the ICC to The drama was triggered by Smith getting "We've never done any of that, so we'll just get intervene and bring a closure to the issue. caught by umpires while glancing at the dressing on with the next game," said the coach further. "Someone from ICC needs to look into the room before taking a DRS call during the second In a fiery post-match press conference yesterday, matter and bring it to a finality. Look we need to Test, which ended in India's favour yesterday. Kohli had stated that he had twice seen Australians move on. Probably he would be cautioned. It was a Smith tried to play down the controversy by "I find the allegations questioning the integrity "We reject any commentary that suggests our seeking help from the dressing room for DRS high intensity game," said Waugh. calling it a "brain fade" but that did not stop the of Steve Smith, the Australian Team and the integrity was brought into disrepute or that referrals. Lehmann praised his team for not Former BCCI President Anurag Thakur was not barrage of criticism that came his way for his on- dressing room, outrageous," Sutherland was quoted systemic unfair tactics are used, and stand by Steve responding aggressively to Kohli's charge. to be left behind either and he backed Kohli's tough field actions. in a statement. and the Australian Cricketers who are proudly "Gone are the days when we used to be probably stance on the matter. "For years Australian ckt. However, he got the backing of his Board with "Steve is an outstanding cricketer and person, representing our country," he added. the other way, and I was part of that as an team have been bullying world ckt. Not any more. Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland rejecting and role model to many aspiring cricketers and we Amid the drama, batsman Peter Handscomb Australian side. The young guys, the way they This time they are caught on camera and still allegations questioning Smith's integrity. have every faith that there was no ill-intent in his sought to take the blame for the contentious call on want to portray themselves and encourage people denying," he tweeted. actions. himself, claiming that it was he who asked Smith to 11 the northlines BUSINESS Jammu | Thursday | March 09 | 2017 A lifeline for Snapdeal amid layoffs, mounting losses, PNB METLIFE INTRODUCES DR.JEEVAN, AN AI POWERED CHATBOTFOR exits; etailer to get $100-150 mn funding from SoftBank CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT At a time when India's e- their marketplaces which led to in recent months due to commerce biggies are facing mounting losses on their books. payment delays and other Jammu 8 March 2017 - said,"As the insurance platforms itself. Dr. Jeevan the prospect of acute cash In case of Snapdeal, the logistical problems. PNB MetLife, one of India's services sector continues to will converse with users to shortage to keep their business online etailer had doubled its "I was one of the first few leading life insurance evolve rapidly, we are excited simplify information on Heart afloat, hope seems to be losses to around $436 million or sellers to get listed on Snapdeal company is accelerating its by the possibilities that and Cancer, which constitutes building up for the country's Rs 2,960 crore during the in 2012. From there, Snapdeal digital and insurtech journey InsurerTech offers. We are approximately 70% of total third largest e-tailer Snapdeal. financial year ending March increased its number of sellers through innovation to engage constantly innovating at PNB critical illnesses in India." Gurgaon-based Jasper 2016. It's digital payments arm in this region to 6,000. Now I prospects and customers MetLife and advancing our PNB MetLife has always Infotech, the owner of FreeCharge also registered can say that there will be hardly across the value chain. As digital capabilities to been at the forefront of Snapdeal, is close to raising losses of Rs 270 crore while its 200-300 sellers in this region part of this strategy, PNB effectively service, engage introducing innovative around $100-150 million logistics arm clocked losses of who are doing business with MetLife has introduced "Dr. and communicate with our technology solutions in the capital from its largest Rs 20 crore, a VCCirclereport Snapdeal," The Financial Jeevan", Life Insurance customers through new age insurance sector space having shareholder SoftBank. said. 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If the latest fundraising Amazon India reported higher Hyderabad. the wake of a tough business losses of Rs 3,572 crore crore At Snapdeal's fulfillment platform.Dr. Jeevan will help heart of every initiative at Virtual Reality (VR) based So far, the Kunal Bahl and exercise goes through, the users know their health PNB MetLife and our insights customer service platform environment, the latest Rohit Bansal founded company Masayoshi Son-led SoftBank's and Flipkart posted a loss of Rs centre in Medchal in fundraising exercise could 2,306 crore for the year ended Hyderabad, the orders have quotient, educate them on indicate that while people are which was built in partnership has raised nearly $1.65 billion stake in Snapdeal could India's top two critical worried about these illnesses, with LumenLab, MetLife's crimp the company's valuation from several investors, increased to 40 percent from 31 March, 2016. trickled down to just 1,000- to below $3 billion, The In the wake of rising losses 1,500 a day from 15,000 at the illnesses -Cancer and Heart, they are overwhelmed with innovation center in including Japan-based around 33 percent now. with interactive videos and the information available Singapore. The second is a Economic Timesreport said. SoftBank, Chinese etailer However, the capital infusion and slowing business, Snapdeal peak, the FE report said. The e-commerce major's last month handed pink slips to Also, among several exits provide personalized online.This chatbot solution is secure digital hub called PNB Alibaba, Taiwan's Foxconn and may come with some caveat for quotation for PNB MetLife in line with our Customer MetLife Infinity that allows valuation had reached a peak of Kalaari Capital, among others. the company, especially to around 600 employees across seen at the troubled Gurgaon- $6.5-7 billion when it last its e-commerce, logistics and based online marketplace, Mera Heart and Cancer Care Centricity philosophy of users to create a digital legacy In fact, the company was last control its finances. In order to within the Facebook platform providing simplified and by enabling them to securely raised $200 million from valued below $3 billion boost their sales, all the e- payments operations. Amitava Ghosh, VP Canada-based Ontario Not just employees, the engineering is also believed to itself. One can interact with interactive information to our share important documents, between late 2014 to early 2015 commerce firms had burnt Dr. Jeevan by visiting PNB customers and prospects. This images, videos and memories Teachers' Pension Plan and following stake sales by several investors' money to offer hefty company's online sellers, too, be leaving the company,a Times other investors in February are de-boarding the maretplace of Indiareport said MetLife's Facebook page and will also allow us to leverage with their nominees in case shareholders, says a report. discounts on products sold on benefit from this service, our Facebook fan base of something were to happen to PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI available 24 x 7. approx. 8 lacs and at the same them. Infinity solution was Flipkart to SpiceJet: Here are all the Abhishek Rathi, Head - time engage with the audience adjudged the winner of RELEASES SPECIAL POSTAL STAMP Marketing, Digital, who wish to consume Finnoviti award for innovation eCommerce &Analytics , information on social in BFSI sector in 2017. Women's Day offers you shouldn't miss ON YSS CELEBRATING CENTENARY New Delhi 8 March,2017 Speaking at the event, PM Vodafone airline will reserve its 4th row SBI launches 'Work from :- Modi said that India's Vodafone is offering an exclusively for women and in Prime Minister Narendra spirituality is its strength and additional 2GB data to its the case of a full flight, the Modi released a Special the path shown by Yogi ji was women post-paid customers in aisle and middle seats will be Postal Stamp here today at not about 'Mukti' but Home' facility for employees Delhi NCR for free as a gift on assigned to women on a first- Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi) 'Antaryatra'. "Once an the occasion of International come, first-served basis. The Mumbai: and dashboard to to mark the centenary individual develops an Women's Day. airline will also be offering Country's largest lender State enable celebrations of Yogoda interest in Yoga and starts "This offer reiterates our complimentary hot beverages Bank of India today launched a improvements and Satsanga Society of India diligently practising it, it will efforts to enable women to do and cookies, among other new facility to enable its refinements, it said. (YSS). always remain a part of his or more and achieve more in life. freebies to women passengers employees to work from home. The bank said Prime Minister Narendra her life," the Prime Minister I urge all our women Red on its Boeing 737 flights. The Board of the bank has going forward Dresses , women shoes, Modi on Tuesday addressed further added. Post-Paid customers to Meru Cabs recently approved the 'Work cross-sell, watches are available online the centenary of the Yogoda "It is unfortunate that some experience the digital life on Meru Cabs is launching a from Home' policy to enable its marketing, CRM, on women's day special offers Satsanga Society of India and people link 'Adhyatma' with our network," Vodafone India, new feature on Women's day employees to work while at social media & discounts. There is also a said that it is unfortunate that religion. They are very Delhi-NCR Business head, called 'Ride Planner' that will home using mobile devices to management, 'Freebie Contest' where users some people link 'Adhyatma' different". PM Modi said. Alok Verma said in a benefit expectant mothers in address any urgent requirement settlement & need to answer the question with religion. 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The data benefit will be pregnancy can be a difficult and shall have continuous The use of technology and home services comprehensive 2N/3D trip to Goa for 2 stamps on 100 years of Ishwaranand Ji, Swami automatically credited to the task as public transport control over all the enabled services shall be monitored and increase the employee people. Yogoda Satsang Math. Nityananda Ji were present. user's account and notified options are not the most devices centrally to manage and through carefully designed MIS productivity multi-fold. SpiceJet through an SMS. sensitive or convenient ways The airline will be offering of commuting. Meru's Ride Flipkart women travelling alone free Planner will help reduce Flipkart is celebrating upgrade to SpiceMAX on MTNL shares surge over 8% on anxiety by allowing them to women's day with special March 8. Under the book cabs to and fro from their offers through the month. SpiceMAX offer, the airline workplace and for other Every item in women's fashion provides seats with more commitments, up to 2 weeks in is on sale today apart from legroom and priority check-in daily flash sales between 12 advance at a single go," said buzz of merger talks with BSNL at dedicated counters at major Nilesh Sangoi, CEO, Meru. PM to 4 PM all month long. airports. From March 8, the Shares of MTNL on Wednesday meeting recently discussed possibility of soared over 8 per cent following reports merging both the entities that are facing of a renewed discussion of its merger financial stress due to increasing 60% turnout in final phase of UP polls with BSNL. After making a positive competition in the sector. opening, MTNL's scrip gained 8 per MTNL's standalone net loss has Average turnout in the — Sonbhadra, cent to Rs 24.25 on BSE. At NSE, shares widened to Rs 819.96 crore, surpassing seven phases has been 61% Mirzapur and of the company surged 8.42 per cent to its total revenue, during the three-month compared to 59.48% in 2012. Chandauli, along with Rs 24.45. period ended December 31, hit primarily It's curtains to the massive the five Assembly After a hiatus of few years, the by finance cost. The net loss surpassed poll exercise in Uttar Pradesh segments under the proposal to merge state-run telecom its total income of Rs 690.59 crore. and focus now shifts to Varanasi Lok Sabha firms BSNL and MTNL is back on the The losses of BSNL have, however, counting of votes on March constituency, were in discussion table with top officials at the narrowed to Rs 4,890 crore for the 11. Forty seats spread across the limelight in this telecom department once again April-December period of the current seven districts went to polls phase. Ghazipur, 'brainstorming' on various options fiscal, from Rs 6,121 crore in the year- Assembly elections 2017. in the seventh and final phase Jaunpur and Bhadoi are the concerning the two loss-making entities. According to a highly placed source in the Department of Telecom, a top-level ago period. of the UttarPaytm Pradesh Three Naxal-affected districts valuedother districts. $4.8 bn: Vijay Shekhar Sharma's journey from Aligarh to Alibaba

For Vijay Shekhar Sharma, founder and medium of instruction. Sharma wanted to take up a job as a consultant for a livelihood crossed 200 million. The payment platform We are just a tech startup, trying to solve CEO of One97 Communications, parent 'impact peoples lives' with whatever he but his keen eye for business spotted an is currently available in 10 regional financial inclusion & make India proud." company of Paytm, 2016-17 is fast turning embarked upon later in life and to that end opportunity with the popularity of languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Paytm and other mobile wallets were the out to be a major turning point. First came he was willing to absorb the challenges that smartphones. Thus Paytm was launched in Malayalam, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Oriya few who benefitted hugely with the note demonetisation, which saw the popularity came his way. He struggled in Delhi's 2010 as Sharma wanted to do away with and Punjabi. It is present in over 450 ban move. According to a statement of his company, a payment gateway School of Engineering wrestling with the plastic money. It has surpassed most of the districts and plans to expand to 650 districts released by the company, post founded in 2010, soar, and now, with its English language. goalposts that Sharma had envisaged over this year. demonetisation announcement on 8 planned entry into e-marketplace, the "I had to leave Aligarh, where I grew up, the years. The firm, a Unicorn now with The company's e-marketplace is in the November (Tuesday), it saw "a record five valuation of his entity is on a rise, that too for a big city like Delhi and was alone there. $4.1 billion valuation, has been in the news process of raising $200 million from million transactions a day (on Friday and at a time when the entire e-commerce space I did my schooling with Hindi as the for scaling several milestones. Incidentally, Alibaba Singapore E-commerce, along with Saturday, each) and was on the way to is seeing sharp markdowns in values. language of instruction. So, when I came to it is the only company to have its payments investment firm SAIF Partners. Tuesday's process over Rs 24,000 crore (by March On Tuesday, Anil Ambani's Reliance Delhi, I found it difficult to cope with and e-commerce businesses valued at stake sale is part of Alibaba's plan to raise 2017), more than any other payment Capital sold part of the stake it holds in English," he said. This was unnerving for a billion dollar as separate entities. And for its stake in the company. network in the country." Paytm for Rs 275 crore, which is a 27-fold student who was a class topper all through college, Sharma along with a batch mate set that, he has to thank Prime Minister Paytm is also one of the 11 firms that has Later Sharma was also seen in a leaked return on its original investment made in his school days and needed to take the vice up a web portal, Xs! Corporation. "The firm Narendra Modi's demonetisation profusely. got the RBI's licence to start payments video clipping - to be fair it was a company 2010. According to media reports, the deal chancellor's permission to take admission to offered web-guided services, including web On the sidelines of the Nasscom bank. However, its licence expires this event - shouting out the company's values Paytm at $4.8 billion, next only to engineering as he was just 15 years old. He directories, and was also a search engine. Leadership Summit in Mumbai recently, month. Regarding the delay, Sharma said, achievements and also using abusive Flipkart which has seen its value freely soon eased himself from a lifelong habit of We got seed money worth Rs 20,000 from Sharma - the cynosure of eyes at most "there is a long process of getting all language to share his joy. "Today, I can't tell falling from $15 billion in May 2015 to just being a front bencher in school and in the Individual Angel Investor, a New Mexico- events he comes to and chased for his bytes approvals and certification in place," to you ki dil kitna khush hai (I can't tell you $5 billion recently. initial days in college to being a back based venture capital fund. We roped in two -- said: "Post November [2016], our offline Mint. how happy I am today)," said Sharma in a Reliance Capital sold its stake to China's bencher as he was unable to respond to his more of my batch mates into the venture. I transactions have exceeded even our In December, Sharma sold 1 percent of video that went viral and got blasted on Alibaba Group, which is already an investor teachers' queries in English. But that finished college in 1998. Between expectations. In January more than 65 his holding in One97 Communications to social media for his arrogance. Ye hai in the company and is gearing up for a brought about a different issue. His February-May 1999, our turnover was Rs percent of our transactions were offline. We raise about Rs 325 crore. This money was to Paytm. Jo hamare saath nahi hai woh grand entry into Indian e-commerce space classmates bullied him. 50 lakhs! I sold the company in 1999 to have over 4.5 million merchants presently be pumped into the group's payments bank royenge. Ek saal mein woh kiya jo unhone through Paytm Mall, the ecommerce Sharma depended on himself to get Living Media India, which is now the India and are targeting to grow this to 10 million operations. 10 saal mein nahi kiya! 2017 will be ours. venture. forward to what his goals were then. He Today Group for half a million dollars and by the end of the year." Controversies, too Kaise nahi hoga? For a man who dreamt of building "a taught himself to read English by reading split the money between the four of us." The company is aggressively planning to Though demonetisation has given This was post-demonetisation which saw company and a product that would be useful newspapers and magazines daily and spend This was gratifying for the collegian as all grow its merchant network. Currently, it is Sharma a lot of reasons to be happy, it has mobile wallets make a killing with cashless to people and stand out in the market", this time in the computer centre in the college. he wanted was to take up a Rs 10,000 salary present in over 450 districts and plans to also come with controversies. payments. is quite a feat. And he is seeing his empire That was where the change in his dreams job when he stepped in to engineering cover 650 districts in 2017. A full page ad on 9 November With Paytm, all that Sharma dreamt of in the ecommerce space expanding. were fuelled. "I dreamt of becoming a college. "That was a big dream for a boy In January 2017, Sharma said the online congratulating PM Modi, a day after the was the day his mobile wallet would be able The beginnings Sabeer Bhatia. I realised that instead of from Aligarh," he said. And the 'boy from payments platform had clocked Rs 5,000 announcement of demonetisation of Rs to reach out to half a billion Indians, he had Sharma's rise to the top with Paytm was taking up a job, it would be better to create Aligarh' splurged his earnings on buying a crore worth of transactions. This, according 1,000 and Rs 500 notes, raised many told Firstpost. He is still a long way off the crafted on one desire: To impact people's something in India." color TV for his family who did not have a to him, was 11 percent up from the eyebrows. mark but has made the company a familiar lives. It was his new-found hobby of reading TV. He surprised his mother by buying her transactions made in December. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal raised a word for over the half billion he dreamt of. He is a man of humble beginnings. In an that led him to his first startup. Sharma saris and paying off the loans his father had "That's 200 million transactions in suspicion in his tweet that went viral: Paytm "I always wanted to impact people's lives," earlier interview with Firstpost, he had chanced upon the wonders of Silicon Valley taken to marry off his elder sister. volume terms. The customer base we have biggest beneficiary of PM's announcement. he had said. "I believe, If you are at it, you recalled fondly his 'lower middle class' in a magazine. That was a moment of Paytm is born achieved in such a short period of time, is Next day PM appears in its ads. Whats the should get it. I am of the opinion that life family roots and the little surprises he gave epiphany. "To hell with these classes. I can Sharma had to tailor his dream to the incredible and India and Bharat have come deal, Mr PM? got better with mobile payments." It his family that made them and him happy. build a company with the help of the situation he found himself when 9/11 together so easily," he said. Sharma replied curtly to Kejriwal. "Dear certainly did for Sharma and One97 He did his schooling with Hindi as the Internet," he recalled. In the third year of busted his startup plans. He was 'forced' to In February, Paytm's user base for wallets Sir, the biggest beneficiary is our country. Communications. 12 JAMMU || THURSDAY | MARCH | 09 || 2017 The NORTHLINES High-stake elections for PM Modi end, Will temporarily give up veto power all eyes on Saturday results as permanent member of UNSC: India The G4 group rejected sug- example, Pakistan's opposi- gestions to create a category tion to India — through the LUCKNOW/IMPHAL, MAR 08 opponents besides listing the power after ten years in the of longer-term elected mem- reform process, the UfC achievements of his nearly 117-member state assembly. bers of the Council as a ploy suggested adding 11 seats to The two-month long assem- three-year rule. He addressed In Goa, an alliance of MGP, to block adding new perma- the Council, with nine of bly elections in five states, over two dozen rallies in the Shiv Sena and GSM is also nent members. them having longer terms. marked by frequent name- campaign across the states, competing for the 40-mem- Expanding only the non-per- Deriding the UfC proposal calling, ended on giving his all in the high- ber House. The ruling BJP, manent categories would as "old hat", Akbaruddin Wednesday, with all eyes on stake elections. which had a pre-poll alliance only worsen "the imbalance said that the 1944 the March 11 results that will The Congress and other in 2012, went alone this time UNITED NATIONS, MAR 08 of influence" in the Council Dumbarton Oaks conference be seen as a virtual referen- opposition parties hit out at after the MGP snapped the and "tilt the scales" in favour held in Washington to nego- dum on Prime Minister the PM, saying his actions do partnership and forged a front India and other members of of an outdated set-up, he tiate the shape of the UN had Narendra Modi's popularity not behove his position and with Goa Suraksha Manch the G4 have offered to ini- said. rejected suggestions for the after his demonetisation raised questions on the per- floated by RSS rebel Subhas tially forgo veto powers as Akbaruddin was responding longer-term Council mem- decision. formace of his government. Velingkar and Shiv Sena. permanent members in a to Italy's Permanent bership. The most interest is in the Battleground Punjab Over 68 per cent votes were ernment for 15 years. endorse donkeys of Gujarat reformed Security Council Representative Sebastiano Any proposal for Council results of Uttar Pradesh In Punjab, 73 per cent polling cast in Uttarakhand on It is also the first major elec- also left the BJP fuming. as a bargaining chip to get Cardi, who opposed expand- reforms without an expan- where Modi and his BJP was witnessed on February 4 February 15, two per cent tion after the demonetisation There were also allegations the reform process moving. ing the permanent member- sion of the number of the party colleagues pulled out while Goa had a record- more than the last assembly decision on November 8 last that the BJP was trying to "The issue of veto is impor- ship and instead suggested permanent seats does "grave all stops during the cam- breaking 83 per cent voter polls, in 69 out of the state's year. polarise the electorate after tant, but we should not allow creating a new category of injustice to Africa's aspira- paigning for voting that was turnout. 70 seats. The political discourse dur- Modi's 'kabristan and it to have a veto over the elected membership with tions for equality", he said. spread across seven phases. Traditional rivals, the BJP Following the demise of two ing campaigning in Uttar shamshan ghat' remarks. process of Council reform longer terms than the current The G4 also pointed out that Over 60 per cent turnout was and the Congress, are locked candidates in the Alapur (UP) Pradesh was dominated by The last leg of the polls saw itself," said India's two years. the number and allocation of recorded in the last phase in in a keen electoral battle in and the Karnaprayag name-calling with offensive Modi camping in his Lok Permanent Representative Cardi made the proposal on non-permanent seats have UP today, taking the voting the two states where Arvind (Uttarakhand) constituencies, acronyms being freely used Sabha seat Varanasi for three Syed Akbaruddin, who was behalf of Uniting for outlived their relevance percentage to nearly 61 in Kejriwal's AAP has made its the Commission had post- to attack political opponents. days and holding roadshows speaking on Tuesday on Consensus (UfC), a 13- since the UN was formed the staggered elections for maiden foray in the assembly poned elections there and In his rallies, Modi ridiculed which were followed by a behalf of the G4 at the Inter- member group that includes and the reform in 1965 when 403-member Assembly. elections, seeking to play a fixed March 9 as the new the opposition alliance of SP similar show of strength by Governmental Negotiations Pakistan. The group has the number of non-perma- Manipur witnessed a turnout killjoy for the two major con- date. and Congress, saying they Congress Vice-President (IGN) on Council reforms. been waging a decades-long nent members was increased of about 86 per cent in the tenders for power. Congress and BJP, which together stood for 'SCAM.' Rahul Gandhi with his ally, While the new permanent battle against expanding from six to 10. second phase today with an It is the first outing for Aam have been traditionally the and dubbed Mayawati's BSP Samajwadi Party chief members would in principle permanent membership and Akbaruddin said that 53 overall voting percentage of Aadmi Party in assembly main contenders in the hill as 'Behenji Sampatti Party,' a Yadav. have veto powers that the blocking the reform process. members of the Asia-Pacific 85 for 60-member House. elections outside Delhi where state, are locked in a straight reference to allegations that The two leaders promised to current five have, Approaching reforms from a group of nations have only Elections were also held in it rules with an overwhelm- contests in most of the seats Mayawati who is popularly make a government of Akbaruddin said: "They narrow national perspective two elected seats on the Punjab, Uttarakhand and ing majority in the state but presence of about a dozen known as "behenji" has youth, released a common shall not exercise the veto of ensuring that certain council, while the 26-mem- Goa. assembly and it is being rebel candidates in the fray as accumulated a large amount minimum programme and until a decision on the mat- countries do not get perma- ber Western Europe group Exit polls will be released keenly watched if it succeeds independents may upset the of wealth. campaigned together. ter has been taken during a nent membership — for also get two. — IANS tomorrow. Not to be outdone, UP Chief Their alliance came under in its claim of upsetting the calculations of the official review". The election is being billed Minister Akhilesh Yadav severe attack from the BJP, applecart of the two major nominees of their respective India, Brazil, Germany and Over 30 killed as gunmen dressed as as a litmus test for Modi as came out with his own take which called it an act of des- national parties. parties. Japan constitute the G4, the BJP largely banked on on SCAM, saying it stood peration. In Punjab, the Shiromani Twelve former Congress which lobbies for Council medics attack Afghan military hospital his popularity in its bid for for 'Save Country from Amit Modi raised the issues of cor- Akali Dal-BJP alliance is bat- MLAs, who are contesting reforms and they mutually power, especially in the cru- (Shah) and Modi'. His ruption, demonetisation, sur- tling anti-incumbency while this time as BJP candidates, support each other's candi- KABUL, MAR 08 engaged special forces sent cial state of Uttar Pradesh remark asking megastar gical strikes and 'One Rank, Amarinder Singh is leading have made these elections datures for permanent seats to the scene, officials said. where it has been out of gov- Amitabh Bachchan not to One Pension' to attack his Congress' bid to return to interesting. — PTI on an expanded body. Gunmen dressed as medics Security forces blocked off stormed a hospital in the the area around the hospital, Afghan capital on near a busy traffic intersec- 'G' is for gun, 'S ' is for sniper Google celebrates female pioneers with doodle slideshow Wednesday and battled secu- tion, and special forces sol- in Islamic State textbooks rity forces for hours, killing diers descended on to the LONDON, MAR 08 more than 30 people and roof of the main building wounding dozens in an from helicopters. Google commemorates attack claimed by Islamic Sporadic gunfire could be International Women's Day State. heard for hours and, as fight- by putting together a doodle A suicide bomber blew him- ing went on, there was a sec- slideshow to celebrate some self up at the rear of the 400- ond explosion, which a of the female pioneers who bed Sardar Mohammad spokesman said was caused have paved the way for Daud Khan hospital, across when a car inside the hospi- women today. the road from the heavily tal complex blew up. fortified US embassy, and A statement from Islamic WASHINGTON, MAR 08 school books were found was It brings together images of three attackers with automat- State's Amaq News Agency used to groom children to 13 remarkable women from voice to women who might tion; Miriam Makeba — receive a medical degree; ic weapons and hand said its fighters had attacked 'G' is for gun, 'S' is for sniper become Islamic State child history and the internet not otherwise be heard. South African singer and Lee Tai-young — Korean search giant says each of grenades entered the com- the hospital, while an Afghan and 'B' is for battle in Islamic fighters or informants, Iraqi “We hope you enjoy the civil rights activist. lawyer and activist who was plex, security officials said. Taliban spokesman denied them have "made a mark in State English textbooks for military officials were quoted journey through time and Also on the list are: Sally Korea's first female lawyer Defence Ministry responsibility, saying the her own way". kids, according to a media as saying. space to learn about these Ride — American astronaut and judge; and Suzanne spokesman Dawlat Waziri Islamist insurgency had "no "They pursued a range of report. Ruth Feldman, a child psy- phenomenal women,” the and the first woman in Lenglen — French tennis said the attack was sup- connection" with the attack. professions and passions and The textbooks, which Iraqi chologist at Bar-Ilan statement adds. space; Halet Çambel — champion who popularised pressed by mid-afternoon, The raid on the hospital fol- hailed from an array of troops found at an orphanage University in Tel Aviv who The list, as reported by The Turkish archaeologist and the sport. with all three gunmen killed. lowed warnings by govern- backgrounds and countries. when they liberated eastern has counselled children trau- Independent, includes Ida the first Muslim woman to One can date the journey of As security forces swept the ment officials that high-pro- In fact, all of these women Mosul last month, are titled matised by war and terrorism, Wells — American journal- compete in the Olympics; International Women's Day hospital buildings, another file attacks in Kabul were have been featured in indi- 'English for the Islamic State', said the toxic education of ist, suffragist, and civil Ada Lovelace — English to an incident in 1908, when ministry spokesman said likely to escalate this year. vidual doodles in the past, Fox News reported. these so-called 'cubs of the rights activist; Lotfia El mathematician, writer, and a group of women demand- they found at least 30 dead With US President Donald but often only in their coun- They are unlike other text- caliphate' only stokes the dis- Nadi — Egypt's first female the world's first computer ing fair pay, better working and 50 wounded, including Trump yet to announce his tries of origin. So today books most people grew up tress of living in a harsh envi- pilot; Frida Kahlo — programmer; Rukmini Devi conditions and the right to doctors, patients and hospital policy for Afghanistan, we're taking the opportunity with, as the courses in read- ronment, making them easy Mexican painter and — Indian dancer and chore- vote, gathered in New York staff, in addition to the three where the top US command- to share their stories with ing, writing and arithmetic prey. activist; Lina Bo Bardi — ographer credited with and then in 1911, when the killed and 66 wounded er has said thousands more everyone." are also an introduction to "This makes their brain very Italian-born Brazilian archi- reviving Indian classical first official International reported earlier. international troops may be Google says, “After all, war, jihadism and terrorism. open, very susceptible to tect; Olga Skorokhodova — dance; Cecilia Grierson — Women's Day rally was held The gunmen, dressed as needed to maintain stability, that's part of the original In the alphabet, 'B' is for bat- propaganda and influence," Soviet scientist and Argentine physician, across Austria, Denmark, medical personnel, had taken the attack also pointed to spirit of International tle and 'G' for gun — with a Feldman was quoted as say- researcher in the field of reformer, and the first Germany and Switzerland. up positions on the upper Islamic State's growing Women's Day: giving a picture of an AK-47. ing. deaf and blind communica- woman in Argentina to — ANI floors of the hospital and threat. The letter 'S' is for sniper, with a picture of an ISIS fighter aiming his rifle. The letter 'W', or woman, shows a black figure — pre- sumably a burqa-clad female. And then there are the pic- tures of AK-47s and bombs used for math exercises. The orphanage where the