!"# ./0 !"#! &'('() !"#$% *&"+$, & $%& % % ! " # " "# $!#% %# %# % % + % % $%%'()* , - # &#%%# +/ )1 23' 4 5 0/ ## ! "!#$ %& %'( )* Q ! Sections 14 and 15 of the removed. He ten- POCSO Act are also proposed dered an apology, he Union Cabinet on to be amended to address the but his opinion TFriday approved amend- menace of the child pornogra- on the verdict ments to strengthen the phy. It is proposed to levy fine hasn't changed." Protection of Children from for not destroying or deleting Similarly, Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act or reporting the pornograph- BJP MLA Rabi and included the death penal- ic material involving a child, Nayak said the ty for “aggravated” sexual the statement said. Minister's state- assault on children, besides The offender can be fur- ment on the sen- providing stringent punish- ther penalised with jail term or sitive incident is ments for other crimes against fine or both for transmitting, A day after Agriculture highly unfortu- those below 18 years of age. propagating, administrating Minister Pradeep Maharathy nate. His party Law Minister Ravi Shankar such material in any manner tendered an apology for his would make it an issue against my statement has hurt anybody. Prasad said children should be except for the purpose of statement over the acquittal of the State Government. I had no intention to hurt any- protected from sexual offences being administered hormones reporting as may be prescribed two accused in the Pipili gan- In reaction, BJD spokesper- one. I am a plain-speaking per- and the modification is made to make them artificially and for use as evidence in grape and murder case, the son Samir Dash said Maharathy son." to address the need for strin- majors, said Prasad. court. Mahila Congress on Friday has already expressed regret Notably, following the gent measures required to deter Addressing the media here “Penal provisions have once again lashed out at him, for his statement and there acquittal of two brothers the rising trend of sexual abuse on decisions taken in the Union been made more stringent for saying his apology was a "spon- should be no further contro- accused in the 2011 incident of children in the country. Cabinet meeting, Prasad said vated penetrative sexual assault proposed to the Section 9 of the storing/possessing any porno- sored" one and he, in fact, has versy over it. due to lack of evidence, “This is a wholesome ini- the amendments to Sections 4, on a child. These amendments Act to protect children from graphic material in any form no regrets whatsoever. On Thursday when the Maharathy on December 25 tiative whereby the entire 5, 6, 9, 14, 15 and 42 of the are aimed at discouraging the sexual offences in times of involving a child for commer- Pradesh Mahila Congress activists of the Congress and the hailed the court's verdict and POCSO architecture is not POCSO Act 2012 are made to trend of child sexual abuse by natural calamities and disasters cial purpose,” the official state- president Sumitra Jena said, BJP sought a CBI probe into the said that truth has finally pre- only strengthened but also address child sexual abuse in an acting as a deterrent, he said. and in cases where children are ment said. "Maharathy's apology was fake Pipili gangrape and murder vailed. "I welcome the court enlarged so that artificial med- appropriate manner. Sections 4, The Act defines child as administered, in any way, any Prasad said, “The modifi- and our party will continue its and demanded Maharathy's res- judgement. It is victory of the icines or hormones could not 5 and 6 of the Act are proposed any person below the age of 18 hormone or any chemical sub- cation is made to address the agitation until the Minister ignation, the Minister apolo- truth. The victim girl got jus- be abused to kill the childhood to be amended to provide the years. It is a gender-neutral leg- stance to attain early sexual need for stringent measures resigns from his post or is gised saying, "I express regret if tice." of a child. An unfortunate option of stringent punish- islation, said the statement maturity for the purpose of required to deter the rising thing was going on in the ment, including the death issued later. penetrative sexual assault, it trend of child sex abuse in the country, that children were penalty, for committing aggra- The amendments are also said. country.” " "# $ % ! there. Sabha on Monday when it is likely to come up for The Government had not agreed to the Opposition Notably, consideration. demand for sending the earlier Bill to the select com- rime Minister Narendra Modi came day after the Lok Sabha Sources said all Congress members in the Rajya mittee, when it was brought before the House in the PModi would visit Balangir to to Odisha on Apassed the Triple Talaq Bill Sabha would meet in Parliament on Monday Monsoon Session of Parliament. attend a mega public rally, December with some contentious penal morning, ahead of the start of House proceedings, Though the NDA is way short of the halfway mark Swabhiman Samabesh, on 24 to launch provisions for the deserter hus- to evolve its strategy on the Bill. of 123 in the 245-member House, it had emerged vic- January 16, informed BJP State a basket of band, the Opposition seemed to be united to stall it in The numbers are tilted in favour of the Opposition torious in the election of the Deputy Chairman, with its general secretary Prithviraj projects the Upper House. The Opposition has accused the in the Rajya Sabha, where the UPA has 112 members nominee Harivansh of the JD(U) bagging 125 votes Harichandan here on Friday. including a Government of indulging in vote bank politics and and the NDA 93. One seat is vacant. The remaining 39 against 101 for Opposition-backed Congress member BK This would be his second new campus demanded that the Bill be referred to a joint select com- members of other parties are unattached to either NDA Hariprasad. The Government has expressed hope that visit to Odisha in the month of January. Prior of the IIT Bhubaneswar and foundation-stone mittee. According to sources, Opposition parties will or UPA and are likely to play an important role in the the bill, which criminalises the practice of instant divorce to his Balangir programme, Modi is scheduled laying of the IISER Brahmapur besides address- meet to devise their strategy to block the Bill in the Rajya passage of the contentious Bill. by Muslim men, will find support in the Rajya Sabh. to visit Baripada on January 5 to attend a rally ing a Swabhiman Samabesh at Khordha. " "# $!#%$#( %#) *"%+,+-./
&!! ! '"R ) /" However, after two long +%:%-% & years the Ministry of Railways : F%- F +, $ F " # $ '()D>)B 5"0/; has not put up it for clearance of Cabinet Committee On -%:%=++ $%% %- . 5/##" Economic Affairs (CCEA). G%H %=+ #< /// Unless there will be CCEA clearance, the project will not see + % '()D>)B; % 5. #.."++ light of the day, admit officials. % % %% Now it has come to the fore %- % $-% F .# /5./ !" fear in all sections after the that the Ministry of Railways is #! horrible incidents on the holy backing away from the project -+ , %%,%- ... %" land. citing poor Rate of Return (RoR). F team of the Odisha Fire The law and order needs disha is going to lose the When the project was sanc- AServices on Friday left for "&! (%&"") be maintained at any cost and Obenefit of a major railway tioned in 2017-18, there was Meghalaya to rescue 15 +5-$ $ ! % culprits should not be spared line in the KBK Zone as the proper RoR so that it was Now it is not happening and the 2016 and till date nothing is labourers trapped in a !%&#!" for larger benefits of all peo- Ministry of Railways is quietly allowed to be part of Union project will be shelved and most moving and both the projects coalmine. fter seven cases of death ple, including the outside backing out of the project. Budget for Railways and was likely Union Government will are yet to get clearance from the The 21-member team led Aunder suspicious condi- ( ! % guests,” said Talachha The much-publicised pro- reflected in the Pink Book of ask the State Government to CCEA. by Chief Fire Officer Sukanta tions in Puri over last 10 Nilakantha Mahapatra, direc- posed Gunupur-Theruvali rail- Indian Railways. fund the project from its own According to MoU both Sethy along with equipments days, the police cut a soory most residents prefer to stay tor of a hotel on the beach. way line project will be facing Now, a question arises is kitty, said the sources. the projects are to be complet- including high-powered figure over safety of denizens, indoors at sundown. “I saw for the first time uncertainty of its announce- whether the Indian Railways “If the project after Union ed by 2022-23; however, the pumps headed for the mission besides the tourists and guests Since some bodies are yet that Puri is moving beyond ment and sanction after two long was not aware of the RoR at the Budget approval is being consid- officials admit that the Indian by a special aircraft. during a peak season. to be unidentified by police, control. If the criminal can years. time of sanctioning the project ered for dropping, is this not sub- Railways has not even filed Notably, a total of 15 With the heinous killing people suspect them to be fire bullets on a broad day Way back in 2017-18 in 2017-18. verting the accepted norms and “Land Acquisition” for labourers have been trapped in of Sanjay Sahu on Tuesday in outsiders who came to Puri light, kill people and freely Railway Budget, the new railway Once it was taken in the harmful for the interest of the Jeypore-Malkangiri Project till a coalmine in the East Jaintia front of the Gundicha Temple, for tourism purpose. escape, then naturally there is line of 97 km was proposed and Union Budget for Railways, State”, asked Rajya Sabha BJD date. Hills district of Meghalaya a sense of insecurity has pre- In particular, the hoteliers a question mark on the law Rs 935 crore had been sanc- Ministry of Railways is needed MP N Bhaskar Rao. How will these projects be since December 13. The vailed in the city with people on the beach are in a dwin- and order under the existing tioned. to honour its commitment and Similar is the situation for completed in time, it is a mil- chances of their survival straightway pointing a finger dling state on security of establishment,” said Dr BC This financially most viable should not back out in a mid Jeypore-Nabarangpur and lion dollar question. appear to be very minimal as to the police for laxity in deal- guests, who have thronged in Mishra, a retired professor in railway project, which will not way, said a senior officer. Jeypore-Malkangiri railway While these projects are in they are stranded in the mine ing with the hardcore crimi- large numbers these days for Ayurvedic medicines. Dr only be helpful for commuters in When the Indian Railways projects. Both the projects have Left Wing Extremist (LWE) for 15 long days. nals. holidaying. Mishra added his concern reducing distance between has sanctioned a project, it was suffered delays. affected areas, it seems that the The NDRF team has been With increasing extor- They fear that the inci- over safety of girls and Bhubaneswar and Rayagada, but accepted that MoR will place it The Indian Railways had officials of Indian Railways are engaged to trace the workers. tion, ornament snatching and dents would impact their pro- women during their market- will help the industries in trans- in CCEA and go ahead with the signed a MoU with the Odisha just not bothered about these However, nobody has been firings in the busy places, fession. “Naturally there is ing in the night. portation of their raw materials. construction of the railway line. Government on October 10, projects. rescued yet in the operation. %".: . * ) + ! ) N "// O" #+)! , - +.+! +! " / /+ / 17 "," 5 ../ / +=5./ ,! -. +0..+ // 23 / . The ISR would hold the /"/#/O. : >> //$/" ". ing into safer zones, where there country, Union Government drive till January 26, 2019 in )21/5"/" 5. /"./. is less presence of security forces. funding support is necessary for //B. eight districts of the State. "./ 5/0 /. delegation of MLAs would 0 Due to shortage of Central the purpose, said a Home Recently, an awareness team /"#.. Ameet Orissa High Court security forces, deployment of Department. led by Sangeeta Sahoo $05"/ Chief Justice KS Jhaveri on >>N,".". CRPF is not there in Similarly, Kalahandi is one ,% reached here and distributed .//5 January 3 to press for their Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar of the worst affected districts by awareness posters to chemists -" 0 longstanding demand of setting 5.."///O though both are border zones. the Maoist and repeatedly the he Individual Social and druggists at different #."/. up of a permanent High Court Only 16 battalions of State Government has request- TResponsibility (ISR) has places. :#/; Bench in western Odisha. Central security forces are ed MHA to include this tribal begun an awareness drive The ISR members also ; 5 /+/;$/<+/; . /"; Jharsuguda Congress MLA deployed in the LWE affected zone as worst affected one. from December 3, 2018 to sensitised the owners and +0..#."/:< /5;"# ;"#."/ Naba Das, who will be a mem- he State Government is wor- areas of the State. Now, Malkangiri and sensitise people about their staffs of stores about the bad =; # #/;":<$" ;:< ber of the delegation, informed Tried over the exclusion of With the Government of Koraput are treated as “Worst- individual responsibility to effects of acids. During the ."," #./ this on Friday. Sambalpur BJD Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj dis- India excluding six districts of affected districts”. However, curb acid attacks on women drive, Barsa Mallick, Subham MLA Rajeswari Panigrahi would tricts from the list of Maoist- Ganjam, Gajapati, Dhenkanal, Kalahandi is the corridor for and girls in the State. Jyoti, Jyotiranjan Mohanty, $ - .+ $ P,! #. also accompany the team. A few affected zones as the problem of Jajpur, Mayurbhanj and ultras as they are sneaking into Notably, as many as 35 Jatni police station IIC # 347 //> other MLAs would also be Leftwing Extremism (LWE) is Keonjhar from the Security Odisha through this district women have been victim of Biswaranjan Sahu and "%"." included in the team, Das added. dynamic in nature. Related Expenditure (SRE) dis- and are scaling up their activi- acid attacks during the last Khordha Town PS IIC Ranjit 055 0 Das said on July 27, 2015, the Looking at the threat of tricts, as these districts are seen ties in the tribal zones. eight years in the State. Kumar Sahu were present. . .; then Union Law Minister ultras, the State Home as “Maoist-free zones”, the State In fact in 2018, Kalahandi ...//.. Sadanand Gouda had urged the Department has requested the Government has expressed con- has seen a significant surge in #/ / 0 Orissa High Court to make its Ministry of Home Affairs cern. Maoist activities and the State /.// stand clear on establishment of (MHA) to include both the dis- While excluding six dis- Government has brought it to ./;+5// ; a HC Bench in western Odisha. tricts once again in the list. tricts from SRE list, two districts the notice of the MHA, officials # "L" In response, the then High Court The MHA has excluded of Boudh and Angul has been say. /M./505 Chief Justice on August 2, 2015 both the tribal zones, which was included by MHA, officials said. More focussed attention is ./ //%".. -./'()B// " said the Pal Commission has infested with ultras earlier, how- Earlier 19 districts of Odisha needed in Kalahandi and priori- :"# 5 . 'C been formed and a report in this ever movement of Maoists are were in the list of SRE districts tisation of resource mobilisation regard would be submitted in being occasionally reported in and all security related expendi- is required, admit top cops . "##-# $,! -+ ! three months. Das said three these neighbouring districts of tures were covered by the engaged in anti-Maoist opera- -17 . :5. .. /// years have passed, but the High West Bengal. Government of India, now it has tions in the district. & .-5"/; #/"/+5// =:/+ Court has not given any report Maoists are moving from come down to 15. Looking at the growing 0." 5# #5." . .2( on the matter yet. The delega- place to place and their move- Now in the changed sce- menace of the ultras in #//. "")( / /.50." :5. tion would approach the Chief ment is causing worry for the nario, all aspects of security Kalahandi, the State . / /#,5 ; .,. +""; Justice to submit its report as State Government, which has spending in Mayurbhanj and Government has once again "0". ";5"/ soon as possible, he added. been facing the ultras for quite Keonjhar are borne by the State requested the MHA to include 5" ". /./ 5". 5 "/"/ # Das said the MLAs would some years. Government, informed offi- Kalahandi as one of the worst- ...//#/ 0./ 5 ...; #/ / also meet Chief Minister Where ever there is pressure cials. While Maoist menace is an affected districts, said an offi- .; ." #> 0 " "/ Naveen Patnaik on the matter. on the Maoists, they were sneak- internal security issue of the cial. #//. &&"& "/5 << & " #"' ") # .// 2( ) +) " )" (! +, here on Friday. C(( /0/ Singh said 100 local man- + /#5. " Tapan Kumar Chand EMAL of Emirates, DUBAL of ufacturing units would be set informed, “This event will Dubai, Rio Tinto, London, < . // up at CSCs’ across all 30 dis- 5 5 "5./ provide a mega platform to RUSSAL of Russia, Norsk tricts, covering 93 blocks in the he Capital Region Urban 0 #//.. exchange ideas on latest tech- Hydro of Norway etc and State. The cost of setting up TTransport (CRUT) will nological advances, equipment suppliers like FL these manufacturing units introduce two more ‘Mo Bus’ Aluminium Roadmap 2030, Smidth of Denmark, SMS of would Rs 2.94 crore. routes between Bhubaneswar upstream and downstream Germany, Danielle, ALMEX nion Petroleum and Each facility would have and Cuttack on Saturday. integration and many more & Properzi of Italy, Carbon UNatural Gas Minister the capacity to produce 1,200- While Route No 16 will he countdown has started pertaining to the aluminium Savoie of France. Dharmendra Pradhan would 2,000 pads each day and would connect between Master Tfor the 7th International industry vis-à-vis the chal- Nalco, Hindalco and launch the Ujjwala Sanitary have a sterilisation room to Canteen Terminal and Biju Conference on Aluminium lenges and opportunities.” The Vedanta are the prime movers Napkins Initiative, a CSR activ- ensure that the napkins are Patnaik Park in CDA, Route (INCAL-2019) to be held for conference is also being of the conference, the theme ity by Oil Marketing sterilised before they are No 16 (A) will connect Master the first time in Bhubaneswar planned to focus on ‘Think being “Making Aluminium..... Companies (OMCs), here on packed for consumption of Canteen Terminal with from January 31 to February 3 Aluminium: Think Odisha’, to Driving Growth and December 30 to set up manu- rural women, she added. Barabati Stadium. Both the next by the Aluminium promote Odisha as a destina- Development”. The focus will facturing units of napkins at The CSCs are also being routes will have 13 buses each. Association of India (AAI), tion for aluminium industries be on downstream industries common service centres provided with raw material, Out of the 13 buses on each where the issues relating to the and aluminium capital of the and new applications of alu- (CSCs) across the State. enough to make 45,000-50,000 route, five will be air-condi- industry will be discussed. country, he said. minium. Odisha Governor and CSC Odisha State Head pads. The napkins would be tioned (AC) and eight will be There will be a world-class The conference would be Chief Minister, Union Minister Swarnaprava Singh, IOCL GM priced at Rs 40 per pack and non air-conditioned buses Master Canteen will be from (Barabati Stadium to Master exhibition on the theme attended by top executives of of Mines, Union Minister of (LPG) Sanjay Kumar Jha, BPCL each pack would contain eight (non-AC). 7:10 am till 9:30 pm. Canteen). ‘Aluminium India’, organised by global aluminium industries Petroleum, High Odisha and Jharkhand State pads. While Route No 16 will Similarly, Route No 16A With the two new routes Reed Exhibitions, Germany. like ALCAN of Canada, Commissioners, Consulate Head (LPG) Sanjay Sharma, Each manufacturing unit have bus operations from will have bus operationns from to Cuttack, CRUT will have At a Press conference here ALCOA of USA, CHALIECO Generals will attend the alu- HPCL DGM (LPG) would employ five to six Master Canteen to Biju Patnaik 5:00 am till 8:10 pm (Master 200 new buses on the roads on Friday, AAI chairman Dr & CHINALCO of China, minium summit. Dharmendra and IOCL CC Ujjwala beneficiaries and, thus, Park from 4:30 am till 7:40 pm Canteen to Barabati Stadium) under the “Mo Bus’’ pro- Senior Manager Srinivash Patra a totl of 600 Ujjwala beneficia- and from Biju Patnaik Park to and from 7:40 am till 10:00 pm gramme. informed this at a Press meet ries would get employment. P ! + +, the two died on the , ed simultaneously at his resi- spot, 20 passengers, dences in Baleswar, wo persons were killed and who sustained he Regional Transport Bhubaneswar and Tabout 20 others injured as a injuries, were TOfficer (RTO) of Mayurbhanj. bus by which they were travel- admitted to a local Dhenkanal district has come The total assets of Singh ling from Bhubaneswar for a pic- hospital. Among the under the Vigilance scanner were calculated at more than nic at Gorakhnath in 20, seven critically- for allegedly amassing assets Rs 1.67 croe so far. Till the last Jagatsinghpur district collided injured were later disproportionate to his known reports came in, the raids head on with a hyva truck near shifted to the SCB sources of income. were underway in the various Kamarapada in the Salepur area Medical College A team of Vigilance offi- locations. Notably, a previous in Cuttack district at about 7 am Hospital her cials raided the residence of RTO of Dhenkanal had also on Friday. The picnickers were from Meanwhile, the the RTO Dibakar Singh on come under the Vigilance net The deceased were the dri- Sailashree Vihar in Bhubaneswar. Kishannagar police reached Friday. for allegedly amassing dis- ver of the hyva truck and the The bus and the truck over- the spot and began an investi- Raids were also conduct- proportionate assets (DA) helper of the bus. turned after the collision. While gation into the incident.
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"! - "R , + -)+. /' ! 0 $ )"/ $ 1 2 34 ances pro- vided by # -$+ " &!%! ter season is generally good ;/O./ "// step will be taken by both of the NICL for the hotel industry and them jointly. under its (" & booking goes almost full dur- <+0 Though Ray had not told CSR pro- aleswar is all set to host the ""& ing the period. This year we openly about his next action gramme. Bannual Golden Beach are extending special dis- but it was a common percep- TheFestival in Chandipur sched- ((! count during the festival peri- + ! ! % , tion that he will be joining the Collector uled to be held between &&! od and expect a good BJD soon. Even many started said a January 10 and 13. response this year too like fter Dilip Ray’s adieu to the to talk that Ray would be join- resource The four-day grand festival !% previous years.” ABJP, the talks about his next ing on December 26 at the BJD centre would witness much fanfare The dances in the cultural political move have taken the Foundation Day. would be and cultural extravaganza. attraction, Festival Committee show would include Chhau, centre stage in the steel city. With none of the predic- built on a This is the 21st year of the general secretary Harekrushna Ranapa, Kathak, Bharta It is said that due to Ray’s test 2019 election with the tions having come true so far patch of 20 beach festival hosted in the pic- Dash said. Natyam, Kuchupudi, Ghumar exit, the BJP may have to suf- blessing of Ray from Rourkela concerning the two heavy- acres of turesque Chandipur beach with “There would be cultural and Bihu apart from animal fer a great loss, especially in seat, apprehensive. It may be weights’ political future, now it land for the differently-abled the support of the district events in each evening. The dance. Renowned Odishi and Rourkela. The political pundits noted here that on November is speculated that both Ray and persons of the district soon. administration and the State Eastern Zone Cultural Centre Sambalpuri singers would per- opine that given the prominent 30, Ray after resigning from the Mohapatra may be planning he Baleswar district NICL Regional Manager Government. as well as the State Culture form while a cracker show on role played by Ray for the BJP BJP and the position MLA, left for an alternative, instead of Tadministration with THE Sukanta Mishra, District Social The local defence units, Department have agreed to the culminating evening would organization in for abroad without clearing joining the BJD. Even a group assistance of the National Security Officer Kamlakanta mainly the Proof and send their troupes here. be organised. Sundargarh district, the his future stand point but the is of the opinion that Ray may Insurance Company Limited Behera, DIPRO Subash Nihal, Experimental Establishment However, the local artists “One can take the enjoy- party may not hope for a rosy other leader Bijay Mohpatra join the Congress instead of the distributed tricycles, wheel- NICL Diviosnal Manager (PXE) and the Integrated Test would also be given opportu- ment of water sports, sand art picture in 2019 election in the who also left the party with Ray BJD. Though this message chairs, hearing machines and Girish Kumar Sahu, repre- Range (ITR) have evinced nity to exhibit their talents,” besides the scenic beauty of the whole of the district. told that their further course of gives certain reliefs to the anti- brail sticks to as many as 128 sentatives of the Ministry of interest to put up their counters Dash said. beach in a serene atmosphere But on other hand, the action will be cleared in 15 days Ray camp in the BJD in Divyangs at the Utkal Social Justice and for showcasing their guns, The hoteliers here are at Chandipur. There is a pro- delay and confusion over Ray’s after Ray comes back. Even in Rourkela, but to some extent it Balashram here on Empowerment Rabindranath artilleries and missiles in the extending special discount posal for holding women next political move have left a facebook posting Mohapatra is disheartening for those who Wednesday. Mishra, Rajkishor Sahu and exhibition venue along with during the period. Kabbdi and volleyball match in many of his followers who are had clearly told that after Ray’s are expecting party ticket of District collector Ramesh Gurudutt Lenka were present, other stalls in the venue which Mohammad Alam, a hotelier the beach,” said a member of in the list of aspirants to con- return from abroad the next BJD with the support of Ray. Rout distributed the appli- among others. would be a major point of in Chandipur, said, “The win- the Festival Committee. O #$% %$ PQ2 ".3 ) "# :/ "+ .+!! !+ , #- , 17 "'(>>"5/.5"0/ & P )"4"") ))Q =2/ / ./ " /.//-" 0 " ."."/".$.;.. /= =-5"/ large number of people partic- #/" 05"/ "# /./"./ / . ularly women participated. :50" .#//"/ "" "5## $ / "/ O#5 The meeting on the occa- G$H "/.#/".// "//./ /"J5/. sion was presided over by O#5> .#/#./ / . "/5/O."/./ Bijay Samal and was addressed / . /" : by local MLA DR RC / //.#/ he Paradip Marathon 2019 Chyaupatnaik, MP Siddahant Twill be held on January 3 $#, + ,!#6 + , ,! #++, he Foundation Day of the Mohapatra, former Minister next to mark celebrations of the 78 17:+.. /".') DC ./5 / TBJD was held here where a Chanmdra Sekhar Sahoo, for- : Paradip Port’s foundation day. ./ " +./5"/.// " . mer MLAs Udaya The Marathon will start from the ";,5"#;. / /"#/ Nayak and Siba peaking as guest on the Hanuman Temple near Gate " ."0; 0"./ / ./ Sahani, BDA vice Sthird day of the Loka Kala No. 5 covering a route of 14 km # // "/3(./5"/. ././ /.2 'C president Subash Mahotsav at Chhatrapur on and conclude at the . "#./"//./ /0":/0 / Chandra Moharana Wednesday, State Planning lake. %%++ %; Gopabandhu Stadium. "/#< /.. "5"/ #/"/./J5/ and several former Board Member Rama Chandra He said Ganjam’s folk , %-+ , ; The participants must be '()*>'( . ../ ."'((*>)(.5// Mayors of the city Panda praised the State arts/dances such as Prahalad : %- ,: ; above 18 years and below 40 0/#//0 BJD State secretary Government and Ganjam dis- Natak, Ghuduki and Daskathia + O :% years of age and have to submit T Gopi recalled the trict Collector Vijay Amrut would certainly be promoted = $ fitness certificates from a services of Bijubabu Kulange for starting the fest for though this festival. $% -%: Government Medical Officer or 4%%!(" for Odisha. the first time in the district DIG Ashish Singh also the Medical Officer of Paradip He said the headquarters which will boost thanked the district Collector Chatrapur Sub-Collector Port Hospital. The men partici- !#& 3&##&P" national BJP lead- the folk artists. for starting the event and Debabrata Sahoo and DIPRO pants have to deposit an entry fee ers should adhere He hoped the district requested him to hold it every Biranchi Narayan Pradhan of Rs 50 per head and women &"!" ! to the spirit of Collector would soon provide year to protect the indigenous were present. participants Rs 30. The partici- republican and urban transport facility from folk art and culture. On the occasion, pants will be supplied with a set multiparty culture, Brahmapur to Rambha via Among others, Ganjam SP Radhakrishnalila of Chikiti, of vests and shorts and chest the basis of our Ganjam to facilitate general Brijesh Kumar Ray, Berhampur Ramalila of Sanakhemundi, numbers. Registration of partic- Constitution and public and tourists to enjoy the SP Pinak Mishra, ADM Bijoy Chatrapur’s Little Diamond respect the role of Potagada fort on the Kumar Das, DRDA PD and Punjabi Bhangada groups !"# Opposition. Rushikulya mouth and Chilika Siddharth Sankar Swain and performed. !" !": (!" ; 23 !" % !(!"; ") 4$ % ! 5 !% " ( <= = = ( ) )"'Q2 +"" #% 4%%!7 " !+ 6 " disha’s second steel hub of " !%"(! OKalinganagar in Jajpur dis- #! 8 : well and become good cit- : &!""" ipants will be made on January trict has completed 26 years. izens in future. "" ( ! 1 and 2 at the Gopabandhu The then Chief Minister Biju !#& 3&##& ontinuing philanthropic As of now, the Rotary notorious criminal, Amit !!+ Stadium as detailed below: Patnaik had visualised Cactivities, the Rotary Club Club Brahmapur Central ADas, was nabbed in 6! The winners will be award- Kalinganagar industrialisation the process of Kalinganagar Brahmapur Central provided has provided such sup- Digapahandi area in Ganjam ed by cash prizes. The first 150 in the 1990s. He laid founda- industrialisation and invited desks and benches for two ports to 28 schools. district late on Thursday night the arrestee was conducted on participants in men category tion-stone for this in 1992. industry leaders and experts for classes and opened a library in Rotary Club presi- following a raid carried out by Friday and later the accused and first 50 participants in Now, over ten small, large and the purpose. Now, the 112-year-old Chacha dent G Srinivas Rao and a police team. was forwarded to court, police women category covering the medium industries are operat- Kalinganagar has created a Nehru UP School here on school Headmistress Acting on a tipoff about said. distance of 14 km will be given ing in Kalinganagar. special identity for itself not Friday. Prativa Samantarya coor- Amit’s presence, the Sources said Amit is an mementos. Those who com- The second edition of only in India but also abroad. Rotary Governor Dr dinated the programme. Digapahandi police carried out associate of another dreaded plete the distance within two Kalinganagar Mahotsav was The Kalinganagar Mahotsav Narayan Mishra opened the Among others, Dr a raid in the area. Noticing the criminal Jaya Pradhan, who hours will be provided only organised from December 22 is a real tribute to Bijubabu.” library. Rotarian Engineer Debashis Padhy, Rotary cops, Amit tried to escape from was injured and nabbed in a certificate of participation. to 26 to pay tribute to Bijubabu. Local MLA Pritiranjan Mahesh Prasad Padhy, an old club members Asha the spot but the cops managed police encounter near Interested participants may Ministers Prafulla Samal and Ghadai said, “The aim of the student of the school, spent Mishra, Trilochan to overpower and nab him. Changudei hill in Digapahandi contact the Secretary, Paradip Ashok Chandra Panda graced Mahotasv is to create con- over Rs 1.5 lakh for donating Panigrahi, Nrusingha The cops also seized one block on December 21. Port Sports Council for further the occasion. ducive environment to min- the furniture and opening the Patnaik, Nageswar Prusty, pistol and three live bullets However, Amit had man- details in the following num- At the concluding cere- imise the gap between indus- library. Padhy, who had stud- Mohan Subudhi, Dr from his possession. aged to escape during the raid bers: (10 am to 7 pm) 06722 - mony, former local MLA and tries and local people. It pro- ied in the school from 1956 to Kiran Panigrahi and Sources said, a Test and was absconding since 222076; Mob: 9437183515, former Minister Prafula Ghadai vides a platform to youngsters 1958 and got Class-V scholar- ship, advised students to read Badri Dash were present. Identification (TI) Parade of then. 9437317133. said, "Biju Patnaik initiated to showcase their talents.” - . / O4. P !(( !(!# &!!""" !"
a small fraction of land own- ed as charity programme SCs and STs, who have been largely denial of rights to proposal of the Government land, cremation ground and available through budget of the ing farmers in enjoying a which end up with a failure to facing worst form of social social protection and devel- for duckeryactivities needs all other such common land. Government and provide lion’s share of agriculture address the purpose. For last and ethnic based discrimina- opment to the most neglect- water bodies but in reality They remain under the hege- banking facilities to all its investment. 70 years, there has been no tion in rural and interior ed section of society. while the landless poor agri- monic control of a dominant people with affirmative action It is also being admitted initiative to change the basic parts. The practice of The agriculture labourers’ culture labourers are suffering few in the name of caste and policy for the marginalised that a large section of landless socioeconomic structural untouchability is very much hamlets are on the outskirts of due to lack of homestead ethnicity. section to ensure a decent liv- agricultural labourers is from issues in agriculture pertain- prevalent in villages prevent- the main villages as a major- land to have a roof over their The practices of untouch- ing. SCs and STs for whom the ing to agricultural labourers; ing them to enter into any ity of agriculture labourers head and unable to collect ability and caste-based social For centuries together, the State Government has offered rather the State Government meaningful productive have no homestead land, basic adequate safe drinking water restrictions have been seri- natural resources and finan- to provide an assistance of has been promoting tempo- engagement in their own amenities, and are staying for the consumption of the ously affecting their econom- cial resources available in the Rs12, 500 per household rary relief measures with huge locality. The absence of pub- over the land of ex-zamindars family members, how they are ic activities in the villages. villages are under the hege- under DBT mode for liveli- propaganda to fool the poor lic scope of any non-agricul- or Government land. The going to feed the goat, hen, The Government shies away monic possession of the dom- hood development through and illiterate people depend- tural activities indirectly lands are not settled in their duck etc. from intervening in such inant caste people. This activities like goat rearing, ing on the Government to see forces them to continue in names. Many such hamlets Is it not impractical to just affairs in spite of laws and unequal access to public duckery, fishery, beekeeping, a change in their condition. agriculture though agriculture are not having status of a rev- offer them Rs12, 500 and constitutional provisions. resources remain as before mini layer units and mush- The anti-poor economic pol- sector is unable to provide enue village without basic asked them to go for eco- Land and credit are two and even in so called $ 5 room cultivation. It is told that icy of the Government has them employment through- amenities and social infra- nomic activities? This is a basic inputs and must be avail- Government schemes the under these activities about 10 resulted in persistence of mal- out the year. structure for a decent living. serious joke with the landless able to any landless poor landless poor are offered the he Krushak Assistance for lakh landless labourers will be nutrition, poverty, distress The failure of NREGS Though the State poor people in rural areas. household to make a dignified less than the rich. TLivelihood and Income supported during three years. migration and low productiv- and continued natural calami- Government admits the pres- They have only their physical production unit and the unit Ideally the poor should be Augmentation (KALIA) Experience shows such ity in agriculture. ties have been further restrict- ence of lakhs of landless fam- labour to sell as the main asset must be economically viable offered more out of the State scheme for three years from kind of scheme is not new to The State Government has ing their scope of employ- ilies and is announcing with them without which for the family to make a decent fund but almost all the 2018-2022 with an amount of the State and has proved a not been implementing ment in their own locality as schemes such as Vasundhara they have no sustenance. income out of it. In that con- Government schemes are Rs 10,180 crore has been serious failure in the past Scheduled Caste Sub Plan a result of which there is but there has been no serious Their poverty is also text, the present scheme of the being designed to offer less to announced by the State because of a number of rea- (SCSP) and Tribal Sub-Plan unrestricted rise in distress attempt to implement such largely linked to their social State Government for agricul- the poor and more to the rich. Government for the benefit of sons, but some of the most (TSP) since 1980 where there migration of rural agricultural schemes. The present status. Because of their low ture labourers is no way help- This kind of scheme based the cultivators, small, mar- important reason is absence of is provision of spending 40 per labourers. The agriculture Government failed to ensure caste social position, usually ful in raising their income or intervention of the ginal farmers, sharecroppers minimum land holding to do cent of the non-plan budget labourers are deprived of homestead land to all eligible they are not welcome by dom- generating employment for Government continues to fur- and agricultural labourers. It these activities and the eco- for SCs and STs who consti- minimum wage, pension, and landless families during last inant caste people of the vil- them to change their present ther perpetuate inequality and is being acknowledged that nomic viability of such micro tute 40 per cent of the popu- social security measures and 20 years. Any poor household lage to have free access to distress condition. It is desir- distress among the poorest of the loan waiver scheme is not schemes in helping a family to lation. compensation during natural in the village interested in any common property resources able that the State Government the poor and most margin- helping the real farmers in survive. The agriculture labourers calamities while the so-called economically productive of the village such as village make efforts to democratize alised section of the State. managing agrarian distress; Economic development mostly belong to historically farmers are compensated activities must have mini- water bodies, pond, forest, the resources such as land, rather it has been beneficial to schemes must not be implant- marginalised communities, against their crop loss. This is mum possession of land. The common pasture, grazing education and finance capital ([email protected]) " "# $!#%$#( %#) *"%+,+-./ <
7 R Q8R9 & +"//.5/ <../. dren answering the questions :"/ Sambalpur, Sundargarh, confidently. . "./ /. Jharsuguda, Baripada, "R The Governor also attend- Baleswar and Angul. 5#" ed the Golden Jubilee celebra- The IMD further said that tion of Tukla High School and with the temperature already . . Platinum Jubilee celebration of hovering around 10 degree Raja AT High School at he Regional Office of the Celsius in several districts, 5 ! Khariar. "I appeal to the teach- TIndian Metrological the cold wave conditions are their address is Kali Pahari, ers, parents and elders not to Department (IMD) here on likely to intensify further. +... Asansol, West Bengal. As per overnor Professor Ganeshi cut the roots of the children; let Friday predicted moderate While the temperature the narration of Banti, Child GLal on Friday visited them see the water flow, stream rainfall for seven districts of dipped in parts of west Odisha / Line officials had informed Nuapada district to attend the cascade, butterfly fly and daf- the southern parts of the State. and interior areas of the State media about Banti's separation foundation day celebrations in fodils play. Let them love The weather would be on Thursday, it would contin- from his parents. different schools and at the nature," appealed the Governor. cloudy in Odisha. Moderate ue to plummet in the next two % , Meanwhile, Bonti con- same time to take stock of “When we become slaves rainfall is likely in few places to three days. fessed before them that he had development in the district. of the ‘I’ everything is lost. of the southern districts “Because of the western n a twist to the story of lied and told that he in fact had The Governor first visited Duajhar village of Khariar block more a dialogue than a speech. There has to be evolution of the including Kandhamal, disturbance, the State would IAsansol's 12-year-old boy’s left his home on Monday night Komna where he interacted to attend the Golden Jubilee cel- He asked a few questions to the soul and if we want to change Kalahandi, Malkangiri, experience extreme cold wave separation from his parents at since his parents had scolded with the Government officials ebration of Duajhar Primary children like what is humility, the world we have to transform Rayagada and Gajapati, the condition for the next two to the Rourkela railway station, him. followed by interaction with the School. what is truth, love, grace and this ‘I’ into ‘we’. I request the IMD said. three days. Cold waves would the child’s lie has come to the He told that after leaving inmates of Swadhar Griha, run Interaction of the Governor forgiveness. He encouraged the teachers to follow these prin- However, the cold wave prevail in Odisha till fore. home, he had gone to a railway by Chetna Mahila Sangathana. with the students of the school children to answer and it was ciples in life to build the chil- condition will prevail in December 31,” said an IMD During counseling, he station at Kala Pahari nearby Later, the Governor visited was beautiful. The speech was very interesting to see the chil- dren," Lal told. northern parts of the State in official. admitted that since his parents his house and had boarded a had rebuked him, he had left train. his home and had boarded a He further admitted that train and after getting down at on Tuesday wee hours, after " ! 0R / 2 ) ) Rourkela railway station, he getting down from train at had felt helpless. Rourkela railway station, he The Child Line authorities was feeling very hungry and are trying to locate the parents was also feeling lonely. 8 + 2 of the child to hand him over Thereafter he had started to them. The child is still in weeping. Disha shelter house. Child Line officials are #./.0 $$ & & % alleged while on the one hand ""!"&"6"") The child identified as now assuming, Banti might $ % their money was not released ""&""!) < Bonti had been rescued at the have boarded a local train #/ after the policy matured, on the Rourkela railway station on from Kala Pahari to Khargpur % other, the money is invested in "&" %)("&" Tuesday evening after he got station and thereafter, he :%F % another scheme of the com- "! ("&"+& ! # -$+ " - pany for a long time period # &!% &"%) % +F: ;% without their knowledge and !=!" :+ !7"! ""!"!#&=) consent. ension prevailed at the %;:%F Following the incident, "! 6+& ! (" # ! TSahara India office in & Town IIC Sarojini Nayak " " !": !(!%% &!= Baleswar town on Thursday rushed to the office, pacified after several disgruntled % +:%- the aggrieved depositors after !)7"- & !" )("": investors gathered outside the +%: F-% having talks with the officials. (< >&(!" ( <! ( .& !"!!% office alleging non-payment of %$ : % /!"=!& !" ( money post maturity of the An assurance was given by tudents of the DAV Public policies under deposit has by now matured. Now, I the branch manager to the SSchool, Chandrasekharpur ! : "" schemes. need the matured amount. investors stating that the issue have bagged top ranks in the in Physics, seven students in Jyotiraditya Mishra in ""! &" Some of them alleged that Although six months have would be resolved within a merit list in the recently-pub- Chemistry, 14 students in Astronomy and Sthiti Padhi in they were not getting a positive passed after the policy month and all outstanding lished Indian National Biology, five students in Junior Science stood as State response from the company matured, yet the company is money would be cleared. Olympiad examinations con- Astronomy and five students in toppers. Similarly, in down from the Geetanjali might have boarded another officials although their terms not releasing the money. The Manager of the branch ducted by the Homi Bhabha Junior Science have been Mathematics Olympiad out of Express to collect water. He train towards Rourkela from have matured 6 months ago officials are taking the plea that Bhawani Shankar Pradhan Centre for Science Education. placed within top rankers in the 41 qualifiers of the State 14 are cried at the station claiming to Kharagpur. despite visiting office a num- my money has been trans- maintained, “As per the direc- As many as three students State. of DAV Chandrasekharpur. have got separated from his After the councelling of ber of times. They further ferred to SEBI and the SEBI tion of the Supreme Court, parents. Bonti, Child Line officials alleged that the officials in the would pay us. things are scrutinized under When the Child Line offi- showed him photo of Kali head office were delaying pay- I need money for my the SEBI. Since the process is cials asked details about his Pahari station on google which ments under some pretext or daughter’s marriage and chil- underway, the payment is 4 +. )4"". $ parents and his address, Bonti he identified. Child Line, the other. dren’s education. I am in dire delayed. The investors’ money told his father’s name is Asansol office is trying to “I have a deposit of Rs need of money,” rued a depos- is secured and they will get Sambhu Bhuian and mother’s locate the house and parents of 25,000 for 11 years with the itor. back their money once the pro- name is Lalita Bhuian and Bonti. Sahara company. The policy The aggrieved investors ceedings are over.” ) "6## 7'' ' $ &
/ "#"; #/.. "/ acknowledge the locus-standi of release. FHRAI or any other regional In view of this, the HRAO ". he Hotel and Restaurant association on the issue. It is in its 30th annual general meet- TAssociation of Odisha informed that the GO-MMT is ing held on December 26 decid- (HRAO) has black listed the charging as less as 8 per cent ed that all individual hotels will online hotel booking sites, Go- commission to certain chain serve a 15 days’ notice to ter- iving topmost priority to done during late night and MMT/IBIBO, and urged cus- hotels where as they are uneth- minate all agreements with Go- Gpassenger’s safety, the East early morning hours from mid- tomers to book hotel reserva- ically exploiting the indepen- MMT /IBIBO and after January Coast Railway (ECoR) has night to 7 am at all sensitive tions in Odisha through other dent hotels by charging as high 15, 2019 they will not honour deployed night patrolmen with places. registered online sites. as 45 per cent under various the booking vouchers of Go- proper training and monitor- When a loco pilot in his “Even after a month’s time, pretexts. This can lead to col- MMT / IBIBO. After January 15, ing to take precautions regard- judgment feels that visibility is the Go-MMT/IBIBO authori- lapse of the hotel industry and the Go-MMT / IBIBO must ing train operations during restricted due to fog, he has ties didn’t come to negotiate only one Online Travel Agent have a notarised version of fresh dense fog. been given the authority to run with the HRAO and the company can become the rich- agreement on legal stamp paper An official release at a speed at which he feels that FHRAI. Rather, it refused to est,” pointed out a HRAO with individual hotels. informed that the Loco-Pilots he can control the train or stop have been instructed to regu- the train whenever required late train speed depending on without taking any risk. This visibility conditions for the speed will not be more than 60 safety of passengers and train kmph. The loco pilots have also #$"-/ movement during dense foggy been advised to whistle fre- weather. quently to warn the nearby Surprise checks and foot- gateman and road users of 23 /.//. plate inspections are also being approaching train. )* /./ <
he KIIT Nanhipari Grand TFinale which will be held on December 30 will be a grand affair with flashy lights, magnificent stage and big names from the glamour industry. The contestants flaunt their best in three rounds - casual, ethnic and evening gown round, where the con- testants wear white gowns like true Nanhiparis coming winner prize of Rs 21 lakh Besides winners and run- straight from a fairytale. besides a week-long visit to ners-up, pageant also has For the 18th edition of South Korea with one of her prizes for special categories KIIT Nanhipari, 35 contes- parents is sponsored by including Miss Rapunzel, Miss tants from across 19 cities of Hongbeopsa Management. Monalisa, Miss Selfie, Miss the country have been select- The 1st and 2nd runners-up Fashion, Miss Catwalk, Miss ed as finalists. The bigger the prizes carry an amount of Whizkid, Miss Photogenic, competition, the grander is Rs10 lakh and Rs 9.5 lakh, Miss Cinderella, Miss Urvashi the awards and prices. The respectively. and Miss Active. 2 35 $) $ )
Chandra Behera, Vigilance offi- Jaspara and office room at ../.) (1 cers on Friday conducted Kaijanga on the strength of searches at his office room court warrants. "/ /" and houses at different places Detected assets include two and detected assets worth Rs double-storied buildings of Rs + +, 1,04,45,431 in his and his fam- 64,41,756, a plot of Rs 1,02,500, ily members’ names. banks deposits of Rs 8,69,000, asing on the allegations of Vigilance officers con- insurance deposits of Rs Bacquisition of assets dis- ducted raids at Behera’s resi- 13,51,000, a car and two motor- proportionate to his known dential double-storied building cycles together worth Rs sources of income by at Nuapada, double-storied 7,80,000, gold ornaments of Rs Jagatsinghpur district’s building at his native place 3,00,000, hard cash of Rs Kaijanga irrigation sub-division Paikasahi, relative’s house 1,51,175 and household articles Assistant Engineer Kailash Jaspada, house of mediator at of Rs 4,50,000. " "# $!#%$#( %#) *"%+,0+-./ ; ( 0R 0 # B/>3/ “For islands close to the ! :8 1 / main land coast and for all he Modi Government on backwater islands in the main TFriday approved new rules /%' land, in wake of space limita- Prasad said the govern- governing India’s coastlines 7 37 / tions and unique geography of ment was committed to pro- keeping tourism promotion, such regions, bringing unifor- he Union Cabinet on mote Indian System of employment generation and 3418> 1 mity in treatment of such TFriday approved the draft Medicine, from Ayurveda to economic development along >1 81 // regions, NDZ of 20 m has been National Commission for Siddha to Unani. “But it is with nature conservation in stipulated,” it added. Indian Systems of Medicine equally important that we mind. The new regulations 1 3 All ecologically sensitive (NCIM) Bill, 2018, which seeks remain alive to having value stipulate a No Development /1/7 /$/ 1 areas have been accorded spe- to replace the existing regula- addition in terms of eligibility, Zone (NDZ) of 20 metres from >171 3 cial importance and specific tor, the Central Council for quality, in terms of having a the High Tide Line (HTL) for guidelines related to their con- Indian Medicine (CCIM), with system which produces quali- all islands, but allows tempo- 6 / 1 servation and management a new body to ensure trans- ty practitioners and quality rary tourist facilities on the 4 1 plans have been drawn up as a parency and accountability. teachers. It is a major step in beaches, falling under the part of the notification. The draft Bill provides for this direction,” he said. Coastal Regulation Zone-III, “Pollution abatement has the constitution of a National The draft Bill, according to like shacks and changing coastal regions thereby pro- sentations received by the said. been accorded special focus. In Commission with four Register and ethical issues relat- the statement, is aimed at rooms. The temporary tourism moting economic growth while Environment Ministry from The notification also order to address pollution in autonomous boards entrusted ing to practice under the bringing reforms in the med- facilities would, however, have also respecting the conserva- various coastal States/UTs and streamlined the process of CRZ Coastal areas treatment facili- with conducting overall edu- National Commission for ical education of Indian med- to be 10m from the High Tide tion principles of coastal other stakeholders. clearances and only projects ties have been made permissi- cation of Ayurveda under the Indian Medicine, the state- icine sector in lines with the Line. regions. It will not only result “Temporary tourism facil- located in the CRZ-I ble activities in CRZ-I B area Board of Ayurveda and Unani, ment stated. National Medical Commission The Union Cabinet chaired in significant employment gen- ities such as shacks, toilet (Ecologically Sensitive Areas) subject to necessary safeguards. Siddha and Sowarigpa under Union Minister Ravi proposed for setting up for by Prime Minister Narendra eration but also to better life blocks, change rooms, drinking and CRZ IV (area covered Defence and strategic projects the Board of Unani, Siddha and Shankar Prasad said, “It also Allopathy system of medicine. Modi approved the Coastal and add value to the economy water facilities etc. have now between Low Tide Line and 12 have been accorded necessary Sowarigpa. proposes a common entrance The proposed regulatory Regulation Zone (CRZ) of India. The new notification been permitted on beaches. nautical miles seaward) will dispensation,” it said. There are two common exam and an exit exam, which structure will enable trans- Notification, 2018, wherein it is expected to rejuvenate the Such temporary tourism facil- now be dealt by the Union According to the state- boards namely Board of assess- all graduates will have to clear parency and accountability for delegated powers to give clear- coastal areas while reducing ities are also now permissible Environment Ministry for ment, as per CRZ, 2011 ment and rating to assess and to get practicing licenses. protecting the interests of the ances to projects falling in their vulnerabilities,” an official in the NDZ of the CRZ-III clearance. Notification, for CRZ-II grant permission to educa- Further, a teacher’s eligibility general public, it said. CRZ-II and III at the State level statement said. areas as per the Notification. “The powers for clearances (Urban) areas, Floor Space tional institutions of Indian sys- test has been proposed in the The NCIM will promote with necessary guidance. The CRZ notification was However, a minimum distance with respect to CRZ-II and III Index (FSI) or the Floor Area tems of Medicine and Board of Bill to assess the standard of availability of affordable health- “The proposed CRZ last reviewed and issued in of 10m from HTL should be have been delegated at the Ratio (FAR) had been frozen as ethics and registration of prac- teachers before appointment care services in all parts of the Notification, 2018 will lead to 2011. The move comes in the maintained for setting up of State level with necessary guid- per 1991 Development Control titioners of Indian systems of and promotions.” Till now country, according to the enhanced activities in the backdrop of a series of repre- such facilities,” the statement ance,” the statement said. Regulation levels. medicine to maintain National things were adhoc, he added. statement.
#77 13 $/ 1 1 - ., 1 <=& - 311 >17 .//3 *'95+ , $+! $/ 1 . +$)#: +!, /3 / >1// 81 1 ! ; ./$/. 7 3/>/813 10 "2 + ..G $+H. " ! 1;2(3<5. /../ > < ##"<5. ."L 5 onions so that the domestic # / 1/< report of June 19 to the . 5/"..M;:./ prices stabilise,” the statement 1< 7 / > President indicated that no // / 0 oncerned over the fall in said. With the current increase, nion Home Minister +88 /81 party or coalition of parties in "/< Conion prices, the onion enjoys one of the high- URajnath Singh on Friday the state was in a position to Government on Friday dou- est incentives for agro-exports. informed Lok Sabha that the 7 $/ 1 / form government. The ) ! bled the export incentive for This timely intervention would Centre is committed to demo- 81/ 7 Statutory Resolution will now $ + " the kitchen staple to boost help the farmers who have cratic process in Jammu & /8 />17 go to Rajya Sabha for approval. ! ; 0/>..//5/. shipments and ensure better recently harvested their pro- Kashmir, while replying to the ) 1/7 / / Initiating the debate, 0/" /.//5. / / returns for farmers. At present, duce and who have sowed or debate on the Statutory >1 3 / Congress MP Shashi Tharoor /..##."/3*3./; onion traders get 5 per cent recently planted their seeds Resolution on the imposition of said Governor Satya Pal Malik : / 0 export incentive on fresh crop and expected better prices, it President’s Rule in the troubled 78 1 /P acted in “gross violation” of the "/< -" under the Merchandise Exports added. state. The Statutory Resolution Supreme Court order in SR .;);()D .. from India Scheme (MEIS). In July 2018, the on imposition of President’s form Government, saying if his Bommai case that had stated 0./"0/ / Commerce Minister Suresh Government had introduced 5 Rule in Jammu & Kashmir, party had such an intention, it that whether an alliance has a .//5. / /;"*2) .. Prabhu has sought 179.16 per quintal for the 2018-19 sea- efits depending on product per cent export incentive for which requires Parliament’s would have done so within six majority or not can be decid- #"0./ //.//5/ crore from the Finance son from 7,750 per quintal in and country. fresh onions. approval, was adopted with months of the Governor’s Rule. ed only on the floor of the J5 / 0.".#. Ministry to double the incen- the last year, an official state- “The Government today India’s exports of fresh and voice vote amid din in the “The Government doesn’t assembly. Malik’s decision to /J5./ tives for onion exporters amid ment said. The support price of increased the export incen- chilled onion stood at $256 House. The Opposition termed conduct elections but the impose Governor’s rule after significant fall in prices of the milling copra has been raised tives under the MEIS from million during April-October the decision to dissolve the Government is ready for elec- the NC, PDP and the Congress + 9 9'' ,)+ vegetable. by 2,010 per quintal to 9,521 existing 5 per cent to 10 per 2018-19. Assembly as “unconstitutional”. tion. It is the responsibility of made a move to form the .,,+ ;)+ Meanwhile, seeking to pro- per quintal for the current cent in the interest of farmers,” It was $511.5 million in Countering the arguments the Election Commission to Government in the State was ! ; +/."" vide relief to coconut growers, year from 7,511 per quintal in an official statement said. 2017-18. Good monsoon in of the Opposition parties, the hold elections... We are totally also in “violation” of the .#./3;3(( "5" the Cabinet Committee on the last year. This will result in better states like Karnataka, Gujarat Home Minister said that no committed to democratic Sarkaria Commission’s guide- ./5"/.5". / Economic Affairs (CCEA) on In a communication to price for onion in domestic and Madhya Pradesh has led to party in the Assembly was in a process,” he said. The Minister lines on Centre-state relations, .//.;/ /. Friday announced a steep hike Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, markets. Wholesale prices of huge production of onion, position to form the assured the House that securi- he said. " :./ in minimum support price of Prabhu said the Ministry of onion are ‘subdued’ at present resulting in less demand from Government even a day before ty requirement of the Election Trinamool Congress’ .." ""/ # // copra by up to 2,170 per Commerce is keen to increase due to increase in the arrival of south and north region. the decision to impose Commission will be met for Saugata Roy termed the N/-.#" .# quintal to 9,521-9,920 for export incentives under MEIS the fresh crop in the mandis, it Due to this, onion from President’s Rule. He also reject- free and fair Assembly election Governor’s decision as “arbi- 0"5 / ./5"/.K 2018-19 season. The MSP from 5 per cent to 10 per cent. said. Maharashtra has not been ed claims of some Opposition in the State. trary” and claimed the Centre K 5" D3(.#." 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'()D>)B " )"+" " $ ()P *+$ ,- -' % $ 4" )" & & & year which was taken over by tolerant and economically pro- New Delhi: Days after the Gaucher, MPS, Pompe, ical and molecular genetics, 3*0 Rahul Gandhi. gressive path,” she had said in Union Health Ministry Duchenne Muscular genomics, bioinformatics and ongress President Sonia A Congress MP said that February 2018. dumped its plan to set up 100 Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular new drug development to col- Limited. CGandhi will convene a though he was not aware of the Celebrating the founda- crore fund for treatment of rare Atrophy etc., for which treat- laborate and come up with The school was allegedly meeting of General Body meet- agenda of the CPP, but assumed tion day on Friday, the party diseases, its research wing, the ment is available but is unaf- innovative plans to tackle he CBI has registered two sending its students for a cul- ing of the Congress that Rahul Gandhi’s success in stated it will continue to fight Indian Council of Medical fordable due to exorbitant costs. orphan diseases. Infact, the Tseparate cases of illegal tural trip to the US for which Parliamentary Party (CPP) on the recent concluded assembly the propagators of hate with Research (ICMR) is mulling In many cases, the treatment Council has already started trafficking of women and chil- the passports of student and January 2 to discuss the polls may be discussed and the peace, unity and love. On the formation of a task force to has been seen to drastically accepting proposals from dren to the United States of staff were collected by an agent remaining course of action new chart of action for the Lok occasion, Rahul Gandhi promote therapeutic research improve the quality of life of a researchers. Apart from R&D, America and Kenya. promising them to help in the within Parliament scheduled Sabha polls. A decision to acknowledged the selfless ser- and expedite new drug devel- patient. The high cost of treat- the task force will explore Both the cases were regis- visa process. The agent alleged- till January 8 and also deliber- reached out to “like-minded vice and contribution of lead- opment for the sector. ment, thus, increases inequal- options to improve diagnostic, tered on Thursday and the ly tried to send four of its clients ate upon issues related to parties” to defeat the BJP in the ers and workers in building the However, Ministry’s U turn ity with respect to access to prenatal diagnostic and coun- first relates to a complaint on the assumed identity by pro- General elections 2019, the next general election could party. after it had announced fund of treatment for rare disease selling facilities across the coun- from the US embassy which viding them passports of the alliance partners and other also be discussed. The event was attended 100 crore under the National patients. A senior official from try.. Short-term training pro- reported that an attempt was students to whom the visas strategy for the party ahead. In her last year CPP address by senior party leaders, includ- policy for the rare diseases has the MInistry said that theI grammes for clinicians to recog- made by a woman Gagan were issued for the cultural trip. The grand old party also this year, Sonia had said that the ing former prime minister upset the patients and their CMR’s task force studies are nise and diagnose rare genetic Gupta, in August last year, to The embassy conducted observed its 134th Foundation party needs to ready itself for Manmohan Singh, Rajasthan families who cannot afford national initiatives that are diseases are also on the cards. smuggle four minor children to its own enquiry and managed Day with Rahul Gandhi hoist- the challenge. “I will work with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot huge treatment cost. centrally planned, coordinated It is estimated that one in that country allegedly using to get vital information before ing the party’s flag at its head- the Congress president (rahul and former defence minister The Ministry recently and implemented on a multi- 20 Indians is affected by one of assumed identities of four stu- it sent a detailed complaint on quarters on Friday. Gandhi) and other colleagues in AK Antony. Top party leaders decided to “reframe” the poli- centric basis. the 7,000 diseases listed as dents of St Joseph’s Convent in February 7 this year to the CBI. Sources said that CPP discussions with like-minded Ahmed Patel, Ghulam Nabi cy citing bureaucratic hurdles The projects have defined rare diseases. Last year, the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar The five named in the case meeting will be presided as political parties to ensure that Azad, Motilal Vora and Kapil and financial shortage. targets and specific timeframe. ICMR had joined hands with district in Punjab. Five persons include Balraj Singh of Kings Sonia as she continues to be in the next election the BJP is Sibal were also present on the Compounding the prob- With the new programme, the AIIMS and JNU to launch the have been named as accused in Punjab Travels, a travel agency head of CPP after stepping defeated and India is restored to occasion during which a cake lem is the fact that there are ICMR is encouraging country’s first Rare Disease the case. The second case reg- besides other agents which down as Party president last a democratic, inclusive, secular, was also cut. some rare diseases like researchers in areas such as clin- Registry. PNS istered following a reference include Gagan Gupta, Chetan from the Ministry of External Sabharwal, Lovepreet Singh Affairs which stated an unreg- and Tilak Raj. istered recruitment agency was The second case has been involved in trafficking girls registered on a complaint from 7 0! ! and women to Kenya on the the External Affairs Ministry pretext of providing them that Indian embassy in Nairobi, employment. Kenya has rescued three young open to both Indian and inter- will be subsumed into the (CEO), a student’s event, aca- The embassy said that the girls who were allegedly traf- national players. Three cate- upcoming edition of Aero demic seminars and photogra- staff of United Airlines-83 ficked to Mombassa on the ndia for the first time will gories of events include sur- India. So far, Aero India has phy contests. flight stopped them from pretext of giving employment as Ihost an international level veillance challenge to deter- been defence oriented while a The CEOs round table is boarding the flight as the faces dancers but were coerced into competition of Unmanned mine surveillance capability, separate civil aviation exhibi- scheduled on the inaugural of four children did match prostitution, The girls were Aerial Vehicles (UAV) named supply drop challenge to assess tion was held in Hyderabad. day and in which about 15-20 with their photographs in the taken to Nairobi by Shama “Drone Olympics.’’ It will be the weight dropping capabili- The biennial Aero India CEOs from global aerospace passport, according to the us Javaid Deen, a Kenyan nation- held during the forthcoming ty of the UAV and formation began in 1996 and has emerged majors are expected to partic- Embassy complaint to the CBI, al and an agent Aryan who international aerospace exhi- flying challenge to demon- as the largest aerospace exhi- ipate which is now part of the FIR. allegedly ran an “organised bition Aero India 2019 in strate different shapes with bition in Asia attracting all Students will be encour- However, their passports crime syndicate” which involved February next year at group of UAVs. A newly major aerospace manufacturers aged to present projects related were not seized and they were her family members too. Bengaluru. The top three win- designed webpage was around the globe given India’s to the industry and is being pro- allowed to leave the Indira “It appears that the above ners of the drone competition launched on Friday for Drone large armed forces looking at moted and monitored by the Gandhi International Airport. mentioned persons are running will be honoured with total Olympics for registration of major modernisation. Defence Ministry. A Joint The airline staff did not contact a human trafficking network by cash prize of 38 lakh. UV players. Yelahanka Air Force station in Secretary in the ministry is the local police but it provid- pushing young Indian girls Aerospace exhibition will take On the Aero India 2019 Bengaluru has hosted all the 11 overseeing the effort, they said. ed photos of the minor sub- into prostitution abroad with a place from February 20 to 24. event, they said it will be the editions so far. The tag line of Two international level acade- jects, of the passports and the false promise of good job and Prime Minister Narendra Modi 12th edition of the biennial Aero India 2019 is “runway for mic seminars based are also airline tickets to the embassy salary”, Col Rahul Dutt, is likely to inaugurate it. exhibition. The coming event a billion opportunities.” The planned. officials. Director (Overseas Giving details of the unique forces to assess the capabilities being added to them making will see Indian origin US astro- logo is inspired by indigenous There will be two photog- During inquiry by the Employment) said in com- event, Defence Ministry that exist in the world. these machines fit for intelli- naut Sunita William attending Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) raphy competitions, one before embassy, it surfaced visas plaint in March, 2018. sources said here on Friday it The market of UAV is one gence, surveillance, reconnais- the show and other women Tejas. and one during the event, the issued to the kids were part of “They were forced to con- will not only encourage the of the fastest growing in the sance, electronic warfare and achievers will also be present Several firsts are planned in official said and added that a school group from St Joseph sume alcohol and smoke UAV manufacturing in the world and role of the UAVs in strike missions, they said. there, officials said. the 12th edition of the show there will be two categories, one Convent for which a trip to the against their will and were country but will also provide an defence sector is ever increas- As regards the Drone For the first time, the coun- which includes a round table of for professional and one for the United States was organised by also being coerced to enter into opportunity to the armed ing on account of new features Olympics, officials said it is try’s civil aviation exhibition global Chief Executive Officers general public. 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Pradesh's Bulandshahr district first ever Shodasa shipped during the three days,” cessions with men. In the past, a cleric of the earlier this month. Mahalakshmi Maha Yagam said Rama Gopalan. It is common for women seminary issued a fatwa against Prashant Nat, who was which saw hundreds of priests Nagaraj said the Shodasa relatives of the groom to par- women watching football arrested Thursday from offering special Pooja and Mahalakhmi Yagam, though ticipate in such processions help of men while trying ban- match, on the plea that watch- Sikandrabad, was produced in Yagya for the Global peace, not held frequently, was with other men in the family. gles in shops. ing men playing with bare knees the court of the additional chief safety, security and prosperity was mandatory for the rulers the way coupons for the event imbibed in the Kongunadu Sometimes, music is also played Prior to that, Darul Uloom was forbidden for women. judicial magistrate. of the country and its people, to perform Mahalakshmi was sold out. “More than culture. “We wish people with in these processions. "He was not named in the especially the farming com- Yagam before assuming the 1,22,000 tickets costing 180/- the words Pathinaru Sevangal The fatwa came after a FIR but was held based on local munity. charges of administering the per ticket was sold out a week Pettu Peruvaku Vazhka (Tamil Saharanpur resident raised intelligence, eyewitness accounts The three day event which country. The yagam is a decla- before the Yaga. We charged for “Live prosperously with all questions regarding the practice 7 ! $ 7 and assessment of the video commenced on December 23 ration to the people and the entry fees to ensure that peo- the 16 assets which are the with the fatwa department of footage that was gathered. culminated on December 25 country that his life was dedi- ple attend the event,” said manifestation of 16 Maha the seminary. The seminary # 0 During the probe, we even and nearly five lakh people cated to the prosperity and well Elangovan. Lakshmis)”, said Nagaraj. responded that not only were recreated the crime scene," took part in the Yagam, accord- being of the people,” said Sreepriya Iyer travelled all The event culminated women forbidden from partic- Bulandshahr Senior ing to Thirunavukarassu Elangovan. the way from Chennai to take peacefully but there was an ipating in such social functions +,% Nomani, said that the bill not Superintendent of Police (SSP) Elangovan, president, Hindu The three day event began part in the three day event. attempt to derail it as members with men, they were also for- only targeted Muslim men but Prabhakar Chaudhary said. Munnani, the lead oraganisers with Aswa Pooja , worshipping “Normally, we perform of the Periyar Dravida bidden from eating food along- slamic seminary Darul was also against the welfare of Mob violence broke out of the event. “Shodasa 108 horses to placate the God Ashtalakshmi Poojas in our Kazhagam, followers of late E side men on such occasions. IUloom Deoband has Muslim women. near Chingrawathi police post Mahalakshmi Maha Yagam is of Power. “The last day saw the houses. But Maha Lakshi is wor- V Ramasamy Naicker had The seminary also asserted opposed the triple talaq bill “The move of (Narendra) on December 3 after cattle car- to propitiate the 16 Maha priests and the participants shipped in 16 forms during the approached Madras High that Muslims should not eat passed by the Lok Sabha on Modi Government to bring a casses were found strewn in a Lakshmis while we are famil- offering poojas to 1,600 cows, Shodasa Maha Yagam and it is Court with a plea to ban the food while standing and advised Thursday, terming it as “inter- legislation to criminalise triple field near Mahaw village. iar with only Ashtalaksmi all native breeds, mobilised a rare event,” said Iyer, a serious event because of their fear that them to refrain from such activ- ference in religious affairs of talaq is a direct interference in Inspector Subodh Kumar Singh Poojas. Shodasa means 16,” from various places in Tamil student of Indian culture. the cows may cause the spread- ities. Muslims”. the religious freedom of and 20-year-old Sumit Kumar Elangovan told The Pioneer. Nadu,” said G K Nagaraj, organ- Rama Gopalan, octoge- ing of anthrax in and around Deoband has come up with Reacting strongly to the Muslims. It is an infringement were shot dead as the mob He said Shodasa iser of the event who is a narian founder of Hindu Tirupur. The court is hearing such bizarre fatwas at a remark- triple talaq bill which seeks to of Shariat law. Muslims want to attacked the police. Mahalakshmi Maha Yagams farmer leader from Kongunadu, Munnani who has been con- the case after the Christmas able frequency. Earlier in criminalise instant divorce, lead their life and conduct Chaudhary said Nat, around were held during the days of south west Tamil Nadu. fined to a wheel chair led the vacation but by that time the February, the Islamic seminary Mohtamin (Vice-Chancellor) their family and social affairs 27, was absconding since the Chola, Pandya Kings in The enthusiasm of the peo- three day Yagam. “Yaso cows would have reached their decided to issue a fatwa against of Darul Uloom Deoband, strictly as per provisions of December 3 and has confessed lines with Aswamedha Yaga. “It ple could be understood from Lakshmi, Vidya Lakshmi, shelters after the Pooja. Muslim women from taking Maulana Mufti Abul Qasim Shariat,” Nomani said. to shooting at the inspector. PTI %$ . - 7 ! 3* 6 ! !
, $ ) : : Airport at Vile Parle (East) on Most recent cases of fen- Wednesday. tanyl-related harm, overdose, n what is being as the biggest Fentanyl is a potent narcot- and death in the United States ) : : Idrug haul in recent years, the ic analgesic, abuse of which are linked to illegally made Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) leads to habituation or addiction. Fentanyl. It is sold through ille- ustifying the “clean chit” sleuths of the Mumbai police It is primarily a mu-opioid ago- gal drug markets for its heroin- Jgiven by his predecessor ear- seized 1,000 crore worth nist. Fentanyl is also an opioid like effect. There were as many lier in the alleged Sohrabuddin- banned Fentanyl and arrested used as a pain medication and as 20,000 Fetanyl over dose- Tulsiram fake encounter cases, four drug peddlers from Vile together with other medica- related deaths in the United Additional Sessions Judge SJ Parle (East) in north-west tions for anaesthesia. States in 2016. Sharma has indicted the CBI, Mumbai. Fentanyl is also made ille- “We have seized 100 kg of saying that it had a “premedi- Acting on a tip off about the gally and used as a recreational the banned Fentanyl. One kilo- tated" theory and a "script” conceived and pre meditated delivery of Fentanyl, the ANS drug, often mixed with heroin gram of Fentanyl is worth intended to "anyhow implicate" theory. Rather than finding out personnel seized 100 kgs of the or cocaine to increase its euphor- around 10 crore. In essence we political leaders and it nearly the truth. My predecessor has, recreational (party) drug and ic effects. It is 50 to 100 times have seized 1,000 crore worth did what was required “to while passing an order of dis- from a car parked near the ser- more potent than morphine. It drugs,” Deputy Commissioner reach that goal rather than charge in the apicatuonnof vice road at Shakti Nagar locat- is prescribed in the form of of Police and ANC chief conducting an investigation in accused number 16 (Amit Shah) ed in the vicinity of the Mumbai transdermal patches or lozenges. Shivdeep Lande said. $ # 6 $ & 7 3$% 89:& ( % 5 1- accordance with law”. clearly recorded that the inves- In the concluding portion tigation was politically motivat- of his 350-page judgement ed,” Judge Sharma observed. ( % .5 copy of which was accessed by It may be recalled that the 27<= Q 0 the media on Friday, Special then Special Judge M.B. Gosavi, CBI court Judge Sharma while discharging BJP President observed: “Having given my Amit Shah had on December & .13 dispassionate consideration to 30,2014 observed that the - $ ) 02 the entire material placed charges against BJP president before me and having exam- Amit Shah in the Sohrabuddin ined each of the witnesses and Sheikh and Tulsiram Prajapati Ahmedabad: A minor fire Bengaluru: Karnataka Hitting out at Katti, fall," he told reporters at the evidence closely, I have not fake encounters had a political broke out Friday at the Indian Transport Minister and JD(S) Thammana said, "J H Patel (a Maddur near Mysuru. hesitation in recording that undertone. “I found substance Space Research Organisation leader DC Thamanna on former Chief Minister) had Replying to a query, the premier investigating in the main contention made by (ISRO) campus here, an official Friday took a jibe at BJP lead- once narrated a story in the Thamanna said Katti has been agency like CBI had before it a the applicant (Mr. Shah) that he said. ers using an analogy of street State Assembly about an ele- predicting the Government's pre meditated theory and a was involved in the case by the The fire broke out in a dogs while rebutting senior phant and street dogs. He fall "today or tomorrow" for script intended to anyhow CBI for political reasons,” spe- storeroom in ISRO's Space BJP lawmaker Umesh Katti's recalled Patel saying an ele- quite some time. implicate political leaders. cial CBI judge M.B. Gosavi had Application Centre, the official claim that the Congress-JD(S) phant was walking ahead of "For the past seven months, “And the agency there after said. said. Chief Fire Officer M F coalition Government would street dogs who were hoping we are hearing this every day nearly did what was required to The concluding portion of Dastur said the fire was brought collapse soon. something would fall from but this has not materialised," 1 4 3 $$ % &O 0 reach that goal rather than the crucial judgement in the under control in an hour, adding Katti had recently claimed atop the tusker that they would he said. Soon after Katti's claim, - $P $% 5 1 conducting an investigation in Sohrabuddin Tulsiram “fake” that five fire tenders were that 15 disgruntled MLAs of eat. state BJP chief and Leader of accordance with law, the judge encounter came into public deployed for the operation, but the ruling coalition were in "Neither did the food fall, the Opposition B S ) : : munity, healthy country and noted. domain exactly seven days only one was used. touch with him and that the nor the dogs got something to Yeddyurappa had ruled out finally a healthy world”. “It clearly appears that the after the CBI court acquitted all "The fire started in a store saffron party would form the eat. This story fits perfectly any attempt by his party to verring that “togetherness The President said that it CBI was more concerned in the 22 accused in the case for room in the SAC campus on new Government in Karnataka with BJP leaders, who are destabilise the present dispen- Ais the essence of yoga”, was our responsibility to estab- establishing a particular pre lack of “satisfactory” evidence. Friday morning”, he said. PTI by next week. expecting this Government to sation. PTI President Ram Nath Kovind lish good yoga institutes and said here on Friday that “Yoga skilled yoga teachers, since on not only helps us in connect- India’s initiative yoga was get- ing body, mind and soul but it ting more popular across the 1 ! ,) $ also plays an important role in world. Maharashtra Governor connecting different commu- Ch Vidyasagar Rao released a Lucknow: Amid growing pres- Regional Centre (ISARC) on stamp on the Maharaja nities and countries”. book ‘Yoga for All’ written by sure from partners in the rul- the campus of National Seed Suheldeo will be released by the Speaking at the inaugural director of the institute Hansaji ing alliance, Prime Minister Research and Training Centre Prime Minister in Ghazipur, ceremony of centennial cele- Jayadeva Yogendra, on the Narendra Modi on Saturday (NSRTC) in Varanasi. where he will also address a brations of ‘The Yoga Institute’ occasion. The book is based on will visit Varanasi and The centre will serve as a public rally at the RTI ground in Mumbai, Kovind said: “It is hundred years of research by Ghazipur, the areas where two hub for rice research and train- there. not appropriate to link yoga to The Yoga Institute. NDA allies have considerable ing in South Asia and the However, senior minister any religion or sect. It is a com- Maharashtra Chief influence. SAARC region. in the Yogi Adityanath gov- mon heritage of mankind.. It Minister Devendra Fadnavis, The Prime Minister's trip Modi will also attend the ernment and SBSP president belongs to everyone who is Union minister of state for to his Lok Sabha constituency 'One District, One Product' Om Prakash Rajbhar, an MLA looking forward to healthy life. AYUSH Shripad Naik and Varanasi will be his second visit Regional Summit at Deendayal from Zahoorabad assembly A healthy person makes a other dignitaries were present there in the last two months. Hastakala Sankul (Trade constituency in Ghazipur dis- healthy family, healthy com- at the function. He will inaugurate the Facilitation Centre & Crafts trict, announced that he will International Rice Research Museum) in Varanasi. not attend the Prime Minister's Institute (IRRI) and South Asia A commemorative postal programme. PTI - ; & + ! +
Sagar Island (WB): Coming Those who carry out yatras to down heavily on the BJP for its kill common people indulge in proposed Rath Yatras in West 'danga' yatras," Banerjee said at Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata a public distribution pro- Banerjee on Friday said such gramme here. yatras are typically conducted in "We don't insult anybody. the name of God, and not We respect everyone irrespec- meant to indulge in "danga" tive of their religious affinity," (riot). she added. The Supreme Court on The three-phased Rath Monday declined an urgent Yatra, also being called the hearing on a BJP plea chal- 'Save Democracy Rally', was lenging a Calcutta High Court scheduled to be held this order disallowing its Rath Yatras month, covering all the 42 Lok in the state. Sabha constituencies in the "There are yatras for Lord state. The rallies were to be Krishna and Lord Jagannath, we flagged off by BJP president take part in those rath yatras. Amit Shah. PTI " "# $!#%$#( %#) *"%+,0+-./
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Farmers in over the apathy shown by the Sterrorist during a brief 2017 by Union Minister for TamilNadu stand to lose 50 per government in taking up the encounter in south Kashmir’s Water Resources Nitin Gadkari cent of the yield this year project to divert a portion of Pulwama district on Friday. to the farmers of the four because of Cyclone Gaja and water from the west flowing Clashes erupted in the southern South Indian States of Tamil an attack by a new breed of rivers of Netravati to Cauvery area after the encounter and the Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Supreme Court between Tamil pests, said Kannan. through Hemavati river. “This authorities halted train ser- Telangana and Karnataka Nadu and Karnataka over the “There are readymade is a win-win situation for all vices as a precautionary mea- remains a non-starter. Mekadattu reservoir being solutions to address the prob- stake holders in Karnataka and ,%, sure. While speaking to journal- planned by the latter across lems faced by the farners but Tamil Nadu. The flash floods in Sources said the slain ter- ists at Chennai on November River Cauvery. what the governments at the Cauvery and Netravati could be he Bengal Government has rorist, Ishfaq Yousuf Wani, had 23, 2017, Gadkari had said he The Minister had also said State and Centre lack the will avoided and water would be Tdecided to file an FIR joined the terror ranks last 0$ 1$ $ $ would soon call for a meeting that 3,000 Thousand Million power to execute them. The available to the farmers against the Metro Railways a year abandoning his fruit busi- 5 1- of the Chief Ministers of the Cubic (TMC) feet of water Modi Government had throughout the farming sea- day after 47 passengers travel- ness. Before starting his own four States to evolve an action was being wasted from promised many times that it son,” said Raffi who has worked ling in a Dum Dum-bound business he had quit job with a series of terror crimes includ- Officer Commanding in Chief, plan to transfer surplus waters Godavari into Bay of Bengal. would launch the inter linking with the Cuddalore district tube train fell ill and had to be leading national bank. ing attacks on security estab- Northern Command Lt Gen of Godavari to Cauveri for This along with the diversion of major Indian rivers, but silent farmers for years. hospitalised after a fire broke Police said that on the basis lishments and civilian atrocities. Ranbir Singh arrived in addressing the perpetual water of a portion of the 2,000 TMC bout it now,” he pointed out. Late Bhavani Shankar, who out in the engine of a running of credible input about the Sourced said that Ishfaq’s Kashmir Valley to review the scarcity in Tamil Nadu and ft of water being wasted into According to Kannan and was the chief engineer of train inside the tunnel barely presence of militants a cordon father was a militant and had prevailing security situation. A Andhra Pradesh. the Arabian Sea from the Arpathi Kalyanam, another Karnataka Government had 100 metre off the Maidan and search operation was been killed in an encounter defence spokesman said that “My Ministry has decided Hemavati River would have farmer from Nagapattinam, submitted many proposals to Station. launched in Banderpora village with security forces in 1996. the Army Commander visited to transfer surplus water from brought an end to the woes of the Narendra Modi the authorities stating that it Apart from the FIR being in Awantipora area of Pulwama Ishfaq had pursued masters in the forward areas in frontier Godavari river to Krishna, to farmers in Tamil Nadu, accord- Government missed a golden was possible to transfer the registered Trinamool Congress district, 30 kilometers from management before joining a districts of Kupwara and Pennar river (Karnataka) and ing to Kattumannarkoil opportunity to earn the good west flowing waters of MP and Railways Standing here. leading bank. The reasons for Baramulla where he was briefed finally to Cauvery,” the Minister Kannan, farmer leader in Tamil will of the people by not taking Netravati to Cauvery by a net- Committee chairman on “As the searches were going his joining militancy were not by the commanders on ground had said. His Ministry was dis- Nadu’s Cauvery Delta. up the inter linking of rivers. work f canals. Friday directed Metro Railways on, the search party was fired known. on operational preparedness. cussing with the States con- “The recent Cyclone Gaja “More than waiving of loans, Vijayakanth, leader of the General Manager to submit a upon by the terrorists. The fire Clashes erupted in Wani’s He also visited the hinterland cerned, he said, adding “in near which devastated a portion of what we require is the infra- DMDK, had cast his lots with report on the Thursday’s inci- was retaliated leading to a gun- Koil village after his body was formations for feedback on future we will come up with a the Nagapattinam district and structure for agricultural oper- the BJP in the 2014 Lok Sabha dent within three days so that fight. In the ensuing encounter, handed over to his family for current situation and recent concrete action plan.” But till Thanjavur and Thiruvarur dis- ations. “Making water and fer- election based on the the same could be taken up for one terrorist was neutralised,” a last rites. The authorities sus- counter terrorist operations. date no such meeting has taken tricts have upset the lives of tilisers available round the year assurance given by the discussion in Parliament. police spokesman said. pended train services in the Gen Singh was accompa- place, according to farmers in farmers in the region,” said is the responsibility of the Hindutwa party that it would Bengal Fire Minister Sujit Wani was wanted by the area after the clashes. nied by the XV Corps Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile anoth- Kannan while speaking to The Government,” said Kannan. take up the project to inter link Bose who met top police offi- law for his complicity in a Meanwhile, General Commander Lt Gen AK Bhatt. er legal battle has erupted in Pioneer. Since no farming Mohammed Raffi, former the Indian rivers. cers at Lal Bazar Police head- quarters on Friday said “we are taking appropriate action because this was no small inci- & ( dent and many people might have been killed. We have ;-! & &$ asked the Police to file an FIR !! + ! 9 and start a case,” adding the forensic experts had been asked 4) to investigate the matter too. ! ! Meanwhile a three-mem- Chennai: In yet another case of tests in August when she went ber committee comprising elec- Mumbai: Sharad Kalaskar, a tended that the material on alleged medical negligence in there for check-up. trical engineers and traffic offi- suspected right-wing Hindu record does not contain any Tamil Nadu, a woman has The women said though she cers had started an inquiry and activist arrested in an arms haul evidence against them, not claimed that she contracted the had been regularly visiting a were likely to submit a report case, has sought bail contend- does it prove any offence under HIV virus following blood trans- local public health centre when within ten days’ time, sources ing that the Maharashtra the UAPA. fusion at a Government hospi- she was pregnant, she was only said. Government is more interest- Kalaskar said in his plea tal where she underwent treat- administered vaccines there. A mild blast and fire some- ed in ensuring smooth conduct that "social media reports sug- ment for low haemoglobin. "The blood transfusion hap- where around the front wheel of the Sunburn festival than gest that the state home min- The Government hospital pened at the Government of the front coach got the conducting his trial. istry is too busy with preventive has refuted the allegation. Kilpauk Medical College and entire passengers of the fully Kalaskar, Avinash Pawar actions for ensuring a smooth The affected woman, said to Hospital (GKMCH) only. That crowded train running inside and Shrikant Pangarkar, all conduct of the Sunburn festival be in her 20s, told a Tamil TV is where the mistake happened," the tunnel trapped. “Many felt arrested in August, moved a next week (at Pune)." channel Friday she underwent she said. suffocated by the noxious fume special court here Friday seek- "Such smooth conduct has the transfusion in April while Refuting the allegation, hos- and people had to literally ing bail. Judge D E Kothalikar taken priority over smooth being pregnant. pital dean Dr P Vasanthamani break the windows and jump will hear the pleas on January 7. and speedy trial. There is no She came to know she had said the woman was transfused on to the track risking their The Anti-Terrorism Squad seriousness for the State...To HIV only when the hospital with "100 per cent HIV free" lives as power supply to the (ATS) of state police has arrest- conduct this case. informed her after conducting blood. PTI ( &% & < 5 1- high voltage third railway line ed a total of 12 people under the The liberty of accused can- was still on,” passengers said. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) not be curtailed for satisfying One of the victims a Act (UAPA) following raids at whims and fancies of political woman had lost voice tem- multiple places and seizure of rulers who prioritise their )$# % & porarily and she was unable to arms and explosive materials. resources for their own cultural speech even 24 hours of the The bail applications of and political agenda," the plea incident, doctors said. Pawar and Pangarkar con- added. PTI % $.
) ) a Prime Minister like him Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Bahucharaji, Shabri Dham and ,%, who only talks big loud but Government on Friday asked Dwarka. does nothing. Rather we the Vigilance Commissioner to As per the government yandas Mahant, the high want a Prime Minister like probe the allegations of corrup- release, Rupani has asked the Gpriest of Kapil Muni our Didi, Mamata Banerjee tion in carrying out projects at Vigilance Commissioner to sub- Ashram at Ganga Sagar, once who means business and religious sites by the pilgrimage mit preliminary inquiry report again drenched Bengal Chief converts her promises into development board and ordered as early as possible. Minister Mamata Banerjee in action.” suspension of an officer. ing conversation of a senior gov- The CM also asked the cor- a cascade of praise saying If Banerjee is made the Chief Minister Vijay Rupani ernment officer and an RTI ruption watchdog to take action only she could construct a Prime Minister of India then ordered the suspension of an activist, went viral on social against those found guilty dur- Ram Temple at Ayodhya. “definitely India will officer whose audio clip brought media platforms. ing the probe. A highly revered priest in progress,” he said advising the issue of alleged corruption in In the purported clip, Anil Terming Patel's conduct as the Hindu order, Ganga Sagar “conflict can never achieve a the board to the fore. Patel, additional secretary in "inappropriate", the CM has mahant said, “we want a Ram human goal.” In an official release, the the state panchayat department, ordered his suspension for temple washed by milk, not by government said the CM has can be heard admitting large- engaging in "indiscipline", said blood and that can only be asked the Vigilance scale corruption in the board the release. done by our Didi even as the Commissioner to probe the where he was once posted. Patel has violated various Chief Minister stood by him allegations of corruption against Patel can be heard saying provisions of the service conduct a tad embarrassed, but not the Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham that corruption took place in rules by "criticising the govern- altogether disliking the Vikas Board. carrying out various works at ment" and providing informa- praise. The issue came to the fore pilgrimage places such as tion "without having any author- Attacking Modi, the cel- after a purported audio clip, hav- Pavagadh, Rameshwar, ity" to do so, it added. ebrant said “we do not want 4; *1) P $ Lucknow: The NHRC on Police Station on December Friday issued notices to the 26, the human rights watch- Uttar Pradesh Government dog issued notices to the over the death of a Dalit man state's chief secretary and the allegedly in police custody in director general of police, Amroha district, while the seeking a detailed report with- UP SC/ST Commission in four weeks. ordered a probe into the mat- It asked why the NHRC ter and action against those was not intimated about his guilty. death in police custody. The National Human Balkishan was arrested by Rights Commission (NHRC) the police in connection with noted that the incident a case of theft on December amounted to "gross violation 23. His family members have of human rights" of the victim. alleged that police personnel Taking suo motu cogni- asked for a bribe of 5 lakh to sance of media reports that let him off, which they could Balkishan, 30, died in police not arrange and, therefore, he custody at the Dhanora Mandi was "tortured". PTI " "# $!#%$#( %#) *"%+,0+-./ A 9 2" 9+" !"# ./0 !"#! &9&:"!'+;&9**'( * ? 0 , .0 "# / 5. >0; // ; , ";. 0+ # /";/" .././/5/O. "0 # ( S ( 455( " ' :;/ 2 ( lobally, ‘veterans’ naturally gravitate towards conserva- tive parties as the Centrist and Left-of-Centre parties are # ( traditionally perceived to be ‘softG on security’. The Republican Party in the US and the Conservative Party (the , " ( Tories) in the UK usually garner more sup- 6 ( port than the Democratic Party or the Labour Party, respectively. With politics " ( assuming more nationalistic undertones, 2 , political appropriation and positing of the " ‘soldiers’ and their ostensibly-related caus- es has become more blatant and common- + % % # place. UK Prime Minister Theresa May had slammed FIFA’s decision to disallow ( S English football players from wearing , ‘poppy’ lapels (in remembrance of soldiers who died in wars) as “utterly outrageous”; 2 2 whereas US President Donald Trump # P Q came back from the Bastille Day military 9 : ( parade in Paris, wanting to replicate and top the same with his own version of a The healthy institutional James Mattis (popularly known realisation that the politicos 9 : 9: / grand military parade. Clearly, centering diversity within the ‘barracks’ as ‘mad dog’ and ‘warrior appropriated and misused the O " 9 : < 9 : the ‘soldier’ makes for good politics. and the societal bonhomie monk’), and inducted him as the imagery of the ‘soldier’ for their 6 " However, beyond the immediate trac- under the most trying of cir- Secretary of Defence. own partisan purposes and tion, overplaying the symbolic hand on this cumstances make these veter- Perhaps, unknown to basically the institutional inter- 9: tact without doing anything concrete or ans life-long believers in plural- Trump was the erudition, ests and concerns remained 9 : O 6 meaningful has diminishing returns. ity and ‘inclusiveness’ that is ;%%; sagacity and profundity that unanswered, as before. ( Already, the unprecedented cuts in the UK’s above the regressive divides also came along with the Election time is always Department for Work and Pensions, affect- that beset and define partisan & > Pattonesque-persona, whose fraught with the risk of such , ( ing the ‘veterans’, have made ‘ex-service per- politics. > real-time combat experience tactical propping of veterans as sonnel account for one in 10 rough sleep- Combatants are also hard- was enhanced by the scholar- ‘show-horses’ for posturing ( ers across the UK’. Indeed, in the US, wired into believing “dissent is % + ship that came with a person- patriotism and political muscu- Trump’s shocking mock of the post-trau- not disloyalty”, albeit, expressed & al library of over 7,000 books, larity. Care must be taken to matic stress disorder (PTSD)-affected sol- in a certain form with the req- unlike the empty rhetoric and ensure that the apolitical-con- # diers or the ‘privatisation’ of the veteran uisite context, form and digni- :%$ vacuous bluster of a Donald struct and wiring of the Armed = health services, militate against the pro- ty. Thus, the unmalleable spir- :% Trump. The officer-like conduct Forces is respected, and no ‘fir- fessed concerns for the uniformed frater- it of ‘brothers-in-arms’ that in Mattis had insisted on a cer- ing from the shoulders’ of ! nity. The lazy perception that these men swears only to the hallowed +; tain decorum and dignity in these veterans is done to justi- + and women of honour could join the Constitutional spirit of the > engaging with the allies, and not fy political pettiness, nefarious Administration of the ruling political dis- nation, riles against the politi- in the fanciful flights of tem- designs and selfish electoral pensations as ‘trophy-candidates’ and loyal cal necessities, compromises % peramental rants that define objectives. $ ‘yes-men’, to project militaristic muscular- and bigotry that usually accom- Trump. Mattis’ exit and inabil- Like the veterans of yore, ( " # ity, patriotism and decisiveness on the pany partisan politics. ity to get along with Trump no implied extension of their $ % # bankrolling party, is slowly coming undone. Contrary to some carica- %&; mirrored the similar fate that military service should be It is true that the institutional ethos and turised perceptions, soldiers beset other veterans, like the encouraged to suggest an ‘insti- < O 2 2 2 # regimental/corps spirit bequeaths these are not war-mongering or + : ; previous National Security tutional’ preference towards < ! ! > < , combatants with certain outwardly machis- blood-lusting cadres, as the Advisor, Lt Gen McMaster. any political party — the veter- < " mo, steel and heroic ‘branding’, but beyond nobility of the soldiers code %:% Historically, in India, too, ans should propagate their par- ( the razzmatazz of their medals, uniforms ensures a more professional, veterans-turned-politicians have tisan preferences in their indi- and swagger, lie decades of hands-on rationale and reasonable :$ been amongst the most respect- vidual capacity and certainly ! experience, blood-sweat-toil in disturbed instinct that differentiates a sol- ed, well-read and responsible not on behalf of the ‘institution. (, !& / ( areas and years of training and reflection dier from a mercenary. The %- %%:> leaders like the classic cavalier A delicate line must be main- + that make these people amongst the most legendary General Douglas % Jaswant Singh, Maj Gen tained. Irrespective of the polit- balanced and nuanced individuals who do MacArthur famously said: Khanduri and Rajesh Pilot — ical parties, matters concerning # ( not suffer from knee-jerk reactions. “The soldier above all prays for : each of who did imminent jus- the ‘soldier’ have remained P Q Usually, what comes as a surprise to the peace, for it is the soldier who tice and service to their respec- unaddressed and in crunch sit- + politicos is the latent gravitas, inherent must suffer and bear the deep- tive political parties and admin- uations, the discomfort of sense of self-respect and the undying est wounds and scars of war”. $ : istrative responsibilities. politicians with the perspective 2 , ( spirit of speaking the truth (gently but sure- The recent case of a similar However, in the last few years, and concerns of the ‘soldiers’ — - + ( ( ly), that ultimately make the political realisation dawned on the draft- $ a new phenomenon emerged of be it in the US, UK or India — $ . ( ? ( masters uncomfortable in their midst. The evader, Trump, who, in order to newsroom-warriors plumed in has led to the steady diminish- retired Marine Corps General James Mattis inject some testosterone of mus- their regimental regalia, thun- ment of the ‘institution’ in the $ ! 2 (who recently quit as the US Secretary of cularity that befitted his con- dering political invectives and national narrative. ( Defence) is famous for telling his troops: tours of ‘America First’, got car- positions dominating the (The writer, a military vet- $ “You are part of the world’s most feared and ried over by the Captain prime-time slots. Thankfully, eran, is a former Lt Governor of trusted force. 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An analysis of the decision taken + / in CoP24 clearly indicates that the shadow of the , % + % S %2# # US’ withdrawal from the climate change talk is + : +, $ %2# ( over. A new global leadership has emerged and India is leading from the front. + , $ # ( Thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, his actions, determination and C44IC dynamism ensured that the commitments made % % 45 ( at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change +F 44 @FA Conference, COP 21, reached the ultimate goal - :%, = EEH despite the many problems faced by our country, % % % A54B most important of them pertaining to the growth +% CE555 in population. The second most important leader %& forward is a big achievement.” recognises the need for global rules to economic issues related to energy and = 4I5 %2# in the global climate leadership is French -%: % The Katowice climate package safeguard the integrity of efforts of all environment, showed that India was O G 4CFI O IC President Emmanuel Macron, who readily agreed includes guidelines that will opera- countries. It is hoped that this issue will likely to attain the goal of having 40 per to Prime Minister Modi’s proposal for setting up % tionalise the transparency framework. be decided in future meetings, and cent of its electricity generation com- ( D AB % F ( D the International Solar Alliance (ISA), which was It sets out how countries will provide India is expected to play a key role. ing from renewable sources by the year signed by both leaders earlier this year. More than : information about their Nationally The Indian delegation reiterated 2020, instead of the original target of %2# S 120 countries have become signatories to the ISA. +% % Determined Contributions (NDCs) its stand with overwhelming support 2030. It said that by the year 2027, # R In October 2018, more than 48 countries along + that describe their domestic climate that the Paris Climate Agreement was renewable energies like solar, wind and 6 S = %2# with 25 heads of states attended the ISA confer- %: + actions. This information includes “non-negotiable” and there could be biomass would generate about 275 - ence that was hosted by India. + : + % mitigation and adaptation measures as no compromise on the basic princi- GW of electricity, comprising 44 per 0 Another reason for the progress of climate- -%: % well as details of financial support for ples such as equity and common but cent of India’s total power generation related talks is the trust factor. Most low and + climate action in developing countries. differentiated responsibilities and of 619 GW. Hydro and nuclear energy, middle income countries bestowed faith in : $ % With this, countries can chalk out respective capabilities. It effectively which are also considered as clean + Prime Minister Modi’s capability to steer the cli- a roadmap for the implementation of countered the attempts of rich coun- sources of energy, would contribute mate change proceedings due to his stature as % the Paris Accord that covers the peri- tries, led by the US and the European another 80 GW or about 13 per cent. ,S ( : a global leader. The only other country that od from now till 2020. The Katowice Union, to dilute this provision. The Government, however, needs holds similar potential is China. But then, it suf- %- package also includes guidelines for India stressed the need for using to take some more pro-active action, (2 fers from trust deficit. It would be worthwhile - + % establishing new targets on finance scientific findings on climate change especially in tackling the landscape. , 45F ( to discuss some of the takeaways from the -%+ : from 2025 onwards to follow on from and welcomed the recent This (because India is a tropical IA 2K> / CoP24 and India’s role in the successful conclu- + % the current target of mobilising $100 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate nation facing the vagaries of climate A54B IF ( sion of the climate change conference. Prior to &% $ billion per year from 2020 to support Change’s (IPCC) Special Report, change) has already started affecting /( this, we saw the then Minister for Environment, +% developing countries. The other guide- which said that human activities are its landscape and consequently the !#= Forest and Climate Change, Jairam Ramesh, reg- lines include how to conduct the glob- estimated to have caused approximate- livelihoods of the poor. It has caused / istering similar impact on India’s idea of climate al stock-taking of the effectiveness of ly one degrees celsius of global warm- uncertainty in agriculture and dis- # $ # diplomacy. Ramesh also espoused the cause of climate action in 2023 and how to assess ing above the pre-industrial levels and turbed hydrological cycles. @555(F555 ( the developing world. progress on the development and are currently increasing at 0.2 degrees The Himalayan glaciers are reced- 4B555 H5555 Global rules are necessary to ensure that transfer of technology by the developed celsius per decade. ing and the flow of rivers originating every percentage of the emission released into nations. The guidelines, known as the India in its statement stood for the from these glaciers is making the 2K> + %2# O the atmosphere is accounted for. In this way, Paris rulebook, will promote trust poor, marginalised and vulnerable whole living scenario precarious. / progress towards the limitation goals of the Paris among nations that all countries are communities as they are worst-hit by There is a need to adopt a holistic Agreement can be measured accurately. playing their part in addressing the the vagaries of climate change. On the approach for the overall develop- / / ! Currently, climate actions of rich nations for the challenge of climate change. first day of CoP24, India made it clear mental process in which climate , A54E A@ % pre-2020 period are being guided by the Kyoto The word ‘trust’ signifies the most to the world that it was well on change mitigation and adaptation %2# . . (. ( Protocol. The UN climate change conference positive outcome of the Katowice course to achieve all its climate targets should be a collateral benefit. 4B adopted a rulebook for the implementation of Conference. However, issues that still much ahead of the deadline it set for Otherwise, it will jeopardise the goals EF55 4B the Paris Agreement only after protracted have to be taken into account circle the itself. It asked its developed counter- of sustainable development in the long %2# . negotiations. This deal is meant for climate use of cooperative approaches as well parts to meet their obligations, includ- run. Also, joint forest management @I action by all countries across the globe. as the sustainable development mech- ing those relating to providing finan- must be made the central theme of the ? # / Its success was explained by Michal Kurtyka, anism, as contained in the Paris cial and technological help to the entire mitigation and adaptation pro- CoP24 president: “We have worked on this Agreement’s Article 6. These would developing countries. cedure. It is to be hoped that the % S R2 2 2 >S (Katowice) package for three years. With 200 allow countries to meet a part of their The Institute for Energy Economic Government takes action on the sug- countries in the room, it is not easy to find domestic mitigation goals through the and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), a US- gested lines. ' # agreement on a deal so specific and technical. use of so-called ‘market mechanisms.’ based organisation that conducts (The writer is a Retired #( ! ) But under these circumstances, every single step On this matter, the Paris Agreement research and analysis on financial and Civil Servant) ! 2 - 2 !
Jinnah’s demise. Ahmed quoted the Jinnah’s ‘last words’ as such until the study of Pakistan’s founder. Dr Ahmed. Without much thought, Then in 1983, the Zia regime 1988 newspaper article about Riaz appearance of a book in 1978 by Dr In a 2003 article for The the Prime Minister used it in the gleefully announced the ‘discovery’ Ali’s ‘diary’ in which he wrote that Illahi Bakhsh, which was re-printed Concept, Raja A Khan wrote that same manner in which Jinnah was of a diary kept by the founder in as Jinnah lay on his bed suffering by the Oxford University Press in the booklet by Dr Shah was pub- concocted by the Gen Zia dictator- which he had expressed his desire from tuberculosis, he (Jinnah) 2012. Dr Illahi’s book, With the lished in 1950. However, Raja only ship in the 1980s. of an Islamic state. KK Thomas, in spoke about his vision of a Pakistan Quaid-i-Azam during his Last Days, speaks about Jinnah sharing his This is why I believe the confu- the 1998 issue of Asian Recorder, that would be an Islamic state, or is largely a detailed account of the views on Kashmir with Riaz. One sion in this respect is rooted in what and author Khaled Ahmed in his , $ # + ! ;/# 6 a 20th century manifestation of a Quaid’s illness and how Jinnah tried wonders though, how many diverse transpired during the Zia regime. For 2001 book Pakistan: Behind the state, constructed during the rule to live with it. There is nothing in the topics the founder was discussing example, only quotes of Jinnah that Ideology Mask: Facts About Great .+ ! + n December 14, 2018, Prime of Islam’s first four caliphs book about a man ravaged by a crip- with the good doctor during his had the word ‘Islam’ in them were Men We Don’t Want to Know, write Minister Imran Khan (Khilafat-i-Rashida). pling disease but one lucidly advo- very last moments. What is more allowed to be used in state-owned that the state-owned media enthu- K./# . Ouploaded two short videos of Riaz was one of the four doctors cating the creation of an Islamic state. important is that after going media. From 1978 onward, the siastically began discussing the "/ .0;/ 0/ eminent Islamic scholar Dr Israr present during Jinnah’s last hours. There is also a PDF copy avail- through the online version of the sequence of words of Jinnah’s motto, contents of the so-called diary. LF5 .5// Ahmed. I am not quite sure which According to an article in the Pulse able online of an Urdu translation booklet, I found no mention of “unity, faith, discipline” was switched According to Ahmad, Jinnah’s %F5 M. year the videos were from but they Fortnightly written by Lt Gen (Rtd) of Dr Illahi Bakhsh’s book. Jinnah speaking to Dr Shah about to “faith, unity, discipline.” personal secretary, KH Khursheed /5/.5. were obviously at least eight years M Ahmad Akhtar and published on However, attached to it is an Urdu the idea of the caliphate. In 1982, a portrait of Jinnah and veteran Muslim Leaguer, old, since he passed away in 2010. In November 1, 2014, four physicians translation of notes supposedly The booklet is only scarcely ref- painted by artist Ahmad S Nagi was Mumtaz Daultana, challenged the .50;/ one of the videos, Ahmed quotes an accompanied Jinnah when he trav- kept by Riaz Ali Shah in a diary. The erenced in the papers and books replaced in the waiting lounge of the discovery. Consequently, the claim " ///; excerpt from a diary written by Dr elled to the vacation resort of notes appear in the shape of a book- written on Jinnah. Moreover, when- Karachi Airport just because it was quietly dropped. Most inter- 5/ ././ Riaz Ali Shah, who was a physician Ziarat in Balochistan. They were: let called Quaid-i-Azam Kay Akhri ever it is, as in Masud-ul-Hasan’s showed Jinnah wearing a suit and a esting is the similarity between /. of Pakistan’s founder, Muhammad Dr M Ali Mistri, Dr Illahi Bakhsh, Lamhaat (The Quaid’s Last Anecdotes of Quaid-i-Azam (1976) tie. An article on Nagi that appeared what Zia claimed Jinnah wrote in Ali Jinnah, when the latter was suf- Dr Ghulam Muhammad and Dr Moments). It does not mention the and in an article in the 2002 issue of in the September 2, 2006 edition of his diary and what Dr Ahmed / ./0/./ fering from tuberculosis. Jinnah Riaz Ali Shah. Dr Mistri was date of publication. It is not avail- South Asian Studies, they simply Dawn said that the painting was fin- claimed Dr Riaz wrote in his. One # . 5/. /0". passed away in September 1948. Jinnah’s personal physician who, able in any of the major bookstores quote Riaz as saying that Jinnah’s last ished in 1944 and then brought to can thus conclude that may be a / "/ #/ In the video, Ahmed informed according to Lt Gen Akhtar, had in Pakistan nor on Amazon. And it spoken words were, “Allah, Pakistan.” Karachi after the creation of Pakistan. third party was involved who, for 5.5 / his audience that he had picked the moved to Karachi from Bombay on is not mentioned in the long list of Therefore, Imran Khan may have It was placed in the airport lounge political reasons, concurrently 50//. excerpt from an article published Jinnah’s request after the creation of books and papers on Jinnah that gotten a tad too excited — like an but replaced in 1982 with another ascribed the mentioned quotes to in a September 1988 edition of the Pakistan. appears on the Government of impressionable teenager — after portrait of Jinnah in which he is seen Jinnah as well as Dr Riaz. ## /. Urdu daily Jang — 40 years after Nothing was reported about Pakistan’s website dedicated to the coming across the mentioned clip of wearing a sherwani. (Courtesy: Dawn) " "# $!#%$#( %#) *"%+,0+-./
8 +/ / C;((( . 5." ".7=/ .'(( : $ ././ he Government on Friday Tsaid action has been taken against more than 6,000 officers #5 .# of nationalised banks last fiscal @A+444 %3 1;3B9 !"#&! distress in the agriculture sec- Besides, the Government is in cases of lapses that led to bad & &# tor after it lost power to the contemplating tweaking the loans. Congress in Madhya Pradesh, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima In written reply, Finance , 4!( Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh in Yojana (PMFBY) to bring tate-owned Central Bank of Minister Arun Jaitley said that arious initiatives taken by !"" the recent state polls. down the farmers’ premium SIndia on Friday said it will minor and major penalties Vthe Government have According to sources, sev- burden by fully waiving it on raise about 200 crore by issu- have been imposed against yielded results, with the bad ( !! eral rounds of meetings have food crops and reducing a bit ing shares to staff under the erring officials. These include, loans of public sector banks !) taken place at the highest level on horticultural crops. employee stock purchase dismissal, compulsory retire- declining by over 23,000 in the past few days to chalk out Launched in April 2016, scheme. ment and demotion. crore from a peak of 9.62 " &!"" a plan to address difficulties PMFBY provides comprehen- The board of directors of “As per the inputs lakh crore in March 2018, faced by farmers in view of low sive crop insurance from pre- the bank at their meeting held received from nationalised said a senior Finance realisation in several crops sowing to post-harvest against on December 28, 2018 banks, in FY 2017-18, 6,049 Ministry official. amid bumper production. non-preventable natural risks at approved the proposal to raise officers have been held At the same time, public To provide immediate extremely low premium rate of capital by issuance of shares to responsible on account of sector banks (PSBs) have o address farmers’ distress relief, one of the proposals 2 per cent for kharif crops, 1.5 employees through Employee staff delinquency in NPA also made a record in recov- Tahead of 2019 general elec- being studied is to waive the 4 per cent for rabi crops and 5 Stock Purchase Scheme (ESPS) accounts...,” Jaitley said. ery of 60,726 crore in the tions, the Government is con- per cent interest rate on farm- per cent for horticulture and to the extent of approximately Depending upon the grav- first half of the current finan- sidering waiving interest on ers repaying farm loan prompt- commercial crops. 200 crore, the lender said in ity of lapses, the Minister said cial year, which is more than double the and Bankruptcy Code and debarment of wilful crop loans for farmers who pay ly within the due date. The balance premium is a regulatory filing. “minor penalty/ major penal- amount recovered in the corresponding period defaulters and connected persons, which has on time, costing an additional Currently, farmers get paid equally by the Centre and The Committee of ty have been imposed against last year. resulted in record recovery this year. 15,000 crore to the exchequer, short-term farm loan of up to 3 state. Claims are settled on the Directors will decide all oper- erring officials” and in all the “Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of “Reforms have accompanied recapitalisation according to sources. lakh at 7 per cent interest rate. basis of yield loss assessed at the ative steps, including conven- cases, depending upon the PSBs have started declining after peaking in in the form of a comprehensive PSB reforms Currently, farmers have to However, the interest rate end of the season. ing of extra-ordinary general amount involved, CBI and March 2018, registering a decline of 23,860 agenda that addresses the root causes of poor pay 4 per cent interest rate if charged is only 4 per cent in case According to sources, meeting of shareholders to police complaints have been crore in the first half of the current financial asset quality, and commits banks to clean lend- they repay their loans within farmers pay their loan within farmers are paying currently pass the resolution and deter- lodged. year,” Financial Service Secretary Rajiv Kumar ing and rolling out of next-generation banking due date. due date. Normally, loans are about 5,000 crore as insurance mination of pricing methodol- The 19 nationalised banks, said. services by leveraging benefits of technology and There is also a proposal to given at 9 per cent interest rate. premium to cover their kharif ogy and discount, Central Bank including PNB and Canara According to the latest Finance Ministry formalisation of the economy,” the secretary said. completely waive premium for The Centre bears a cost of and rabi crops. The farmers’ said. Bank, reported a net loss of data, non-NPA accounts overdue by 31 to 90 Banks have got capital support of over 3 taking insurance policy for around 15,000 crore annual- burden will reduce if the pre- Last week, Syndicate Bank 21,388 crore in the first half days (Special Mention Accounts 1 & 2) of PSBs lakh crore since commencement of clean-up in food crops. The premium on ly for the interest subsidies of mium is further subsidised. had informed about raising of the fiscal. This compares have declined by 61 per cent over five succes- 2015-16. horticultural crops could also 2 per cent in normal cases and During the 2017-18 crop up to 500 crore by issuing 30 with a combined loss 6,861 sive quarters - from 2.25 lakh crore as of June Earlier this month, Finance Minister Arun be reduced, they said. 5 per cent in the case of prompt year (July-June), 4.79 crore crore shares to its staff under crore in the similar period of 2017 to 0.87 lakh crore in September 2018. Jaitley said the Government will invest an addi- When asked about the repayment of farm loans. farmers were covered under the employee stock purchase 2017-18. “This has substantially pared down credit tional 41,000 crore into state-owned lenders Government’s plan of The Government has set a PMFBY. scheme. In another written reply to at risk,” he said. over and above what was announced earlier to announcing big farm package, target to provide 11 lakh Political experts said farm- Punjab National Bank said the lower House, Shukla said as Talking about various initiatives, Kumar strengthen their capital base. This would Law Minister Ravi Shankar crore credit to farmers in the ers’ distress would be a major it has mobilised 500 crore a result of transparent recog- said, recognition of restructured standard assets enhance the total recapitalisation in the current Prasad said: “The Government current fiscal. It extended electoral issue in the 2019 Lok through ESPS. nition of bad loans, the non- as NPAs, initiated with Asset Quality Review in fiscal from 65,000 crore to 1.06 lakh crore. is committed towards farmers’ 11.69 lakh crore credit to Sabha polls. The Government in performing asset (NPA) 2015, and discontinuation of restructuring On December 20, the Government sought welfare. Going forward, what- farmers last fiscal, surpassing The agrarian crisis and the March 2017, had allowed pub- amount of all commercial schemes, the recognition exercise is nearly over Parliament’s approval for infusion of an addi- ever decision taken, will be the target of 10 lakh crore. announcement of loan waivers lic sector banks to offer stock banks rose from 5.66 lakh with such assets declining from the peak of 7 tional 41,000 crore into the lenders. announced.” Sources said the interest by the Congress were key fac- options to their employees, crore at end-March 2016 to per cent in March 2015 to 0.59 per cent as of Jaitley had said that this would enhance the He was speaking at a burden could double to tors for the defeat of the saffron aimed at retaining experi- 9.62 lakh crore at end of September 2018. lending capacity of PSBs and help them exit the Cabinet briefing here. The rul- 30,000 crore if the interest is party in three Hindi heartland enced hands and better incen- March 2018. He also said that the resolution process has Reserve Bank of India’s Prompt Corrective ing BJP Government has completely waived for prompt states in the recent state polls, tives besides a means for rais- Since then the amount has been strengthened by changing the creditor- Action (PCA) framework that imposes curbs on swung into action to address repayment of farm loans. they added. ing capital. declined to 9.43 lakh crore. debtor relationship through the Insolvency certain business operations at the banks. 4 2<= . ) -08 ! ! &""" !! " ) @?,?: :01 #! $ +.- +)" ( + % : : n spite of the previlaing con- company was raising money Icerns around non-bank from investors through collec- lenders due to defaults by arkets regulator Sebi on tive investment scheme (CIS) he Government has detect- industry major IL&FS, the MFriday imposed a penalty without obtaining requisite Ted GST evasion worth Reserve Bank on Friday said it of 50 lakh on Citrus Check approval from it. 38,896 crore in 6,585 cases in will ensure that growth in the Inns and its directors for non- In a fresh order passed on the April-October period of shadow-banking sector is sus- compliance of its order, where- Friday, Sebi said the company 2018-19, Parliament was tained and liquidity fears are ( % '$ & & in it had barred them from rais- continued to collect money informed on Friday. eased. > ( $ '$ & ing funds from the public. from the existing investors Minister of State for The NBFC sector is liq- %8,89?> ( ) $ ($ $ The regulator, through its through periodic instalments. Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla uidity crisis after a series of &%&- - $& >( $ @ & orders passed in June and “It is established that said while central excise eva- defaults by Infrastructure >; (5 > August 2015, had directed the noticees collected/raised money sion of 3,028.58 crore in 398 Leasing & Financial Services firm as well as its directors — from the investors even after cases was unearthed during the (IL&FS) and its many sub- Omprakash Basantlal Goenka, Sebi prohibited them from doing seven-month period, service sidiaries since late August. The report said the NBFC implementation, the report Prakash Ganpat Untekar, so vide orders dated June 3, 2015 tax evasion of 26,108.43 crore “While in 2018-19, though sector, with a size of around 15 noted. Venkatraman Natarajan and and August 24, 2015 ....And was detected in 3,922 cases. concerns surrounding the sec- percent of the commercial Consolidated balance sheet Narayan Shivram Kotnis — not thereby noticees failed to com- Customs evasion was tor due to debt defaults amidst banks’ combined balance sheet, of NBFCs expanded in 2017- 18 to collect any more money from ply with the directions contained detected in 12,711 cases involv- temporary asset liability mis- has been growing robustly in and in 2018-19 (up to investors through the existing or therein,” the regulator noted. ing 6,966.04 crore and Goods matches arose, the inherent recent years, providing an September), buoyed by strong new schemes. Accordingly, the regulator and Services Tax (GST) evasion strength of the NBFC sector, alternative source of funds to credit expansion, the report said Citrus collected 770 crore has slapped a penalty of 50 lakh worth 38,895.97 crore was coupled with the RBI’s con- the commercial sector in the without quantifying the same. from about 4.5 lakh members in on Citrus and its directors. The unearthed in 6,585 cases, he tinuing vigil on the regulatory face of slowing bank credit. Category-wise, the balance March 2013 through its various fine is to be paid ‘jointly and sev- said in a written reply in the and supervisory front, will The financial performance sheet of NBFCs-NDSI expand- ‘holiday plans’ which later went erally’ by them. Lok Sabha. ensure that the growth of the of these shadow-banks, includ- ed by 13.4 percent, while the up to 1,600 crore in 2015, the The regulator had began the The total amount of eva- sector is sustained and liquid- ing profitability, asset quality balance sheet of deposit- tak- 4 <,; % % & ( &M $ orders had noted. probe after receiving a complaint sion in indirect taxes (GST, ser- ity fears are allayed,” RBI said and capital adequacy, ing NBFCs registering robust ( 1$% N%C$ 5$&- 6C 5-7 The direction came after the alleging that Citrus was running vice tax, excise and customs) in its annual report on ‘Trends improved during FY18 as they growth at 24.4 per cent in @8 4 C$ ) >$ Securities and Exchange Board a ‘Ponzi Scheme’ and ‘mis-sell- during April-October adds up & Progress of Banking in 2017- weathered the transient effects 2017-18 on account of a sharp 3$ ,) 61$ 7,4 , )' , of India (Sebi) found that the ing’ its schemes to the public. to about 75,000 crore. 18’, released on Friday. of demonetisation and GST rise in loans and advances. )6; 7,4 ,; % ( % &&4 < &(3 ,1 '$ ,C 5- " "# $!#%$#( %#) *"%+,0+-./
1 % $ (7 * %=> &$ &5 ?=07 @( $A)AA 3*'*& ther stated that the amendment a whopping USD 16 billion ear- “highlights the lack of trans- lier this year, has said the gov- : : session, led by consumer Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, Bank of On a net basis, foreign port- New Delhi: Commerce he US-India Strategic parency in policy making and ernment should follow a con- durables and healthcare. Baroda, SBI and Kotak Bank folio investors (FPIs) bought Minister Suresh Prabhu has TPartnership Forum creates unpredictability”. sultative process in framing rules enchmark indices surged The biggest gainers in the gained up to 2 per cent. shares worth 1,731.91 crore on sought `179.16 crore from the (USISPF) has dubbed the new USISPF, which highlighted that have long-term implica- for the third straight ses- Sensex pack were Sun Pharma, “Nifty ended this week Thursday, while domestic insti- Finance Ministry to double e-commerce rules as “regres- how American companies have tions, and any changes should be Bsion on Friday on across- Bajaj Finance, Vedanta, Yes above 10,800 mark led by tutional investors (DIIs) were net the incentives for onion sive” and said that the changes led investments into e-com- for driving the industry forward. the-board buying by foreign Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC, Tata banking and FMCG stocks. sellers to the tune of 663.00 exporters amid significant fall would harm consumers, create merce platforms in India and The new rules, announced funds amid a rebound in the Motors, HCL Tech, IndusInd The domestic sentiment crore, provisional data avail- in prices of the vegetable. unpredictability and have a facilitated job creation, is con- on Wednesday, bar online plat- rupee and upbeat global cues. Bank and Axis Bank, rising up remained optimistic with able with BSE showed. In a communication to negative impact on the growth sulting its members on the forms from selling products The BSE Sensex rallied to 2.98 per cent. reports that the government is Elsewhere in Asia, Korea’s Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, of online retail in India. course of action and plans to supplied by affiliated companies, 269.44 points or 0.75 per cent On the other hand, TCS, contemplating several incen- Kospi ended 0.62 per cent Prabhu said the ministry was The Forum asserted that “it meet government officials next and from offering customers to finish at 36,076.72, while the Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, tives for farmers ahead of the higher, Hong Kong’s Hang keen to increase export incen- is not the government’s business week on the matter. special discounts. For retailers broader NSE Nifty spurted Bharti Airtel, PowerGrid and 2019 Lok Sabha elections,” said Seng gained 0.09 per cent and tives under MEIS from 5 per to micromanage businesses” and With about a month to such as Walmart, the new rules 80.10 points, or 0.74 per cent, Infosys shed up to 0.70 per cent. Hemang Jani, head (advisory), Shanghai Composite Index cent to 10 per cent. alleged that the amendments comply, American retailer may hinder selling products to 10,859.90. The gains were led by bank- Sharekhan by BNP Paribas. rose 0.44 per cent, while Japan’s Under the Merchandise announced came out without Walmart-backed Flipkart and under their own private brands. During the week, the Sensex ing stocks, which rallied on The rupee, meanwhile, Nikkei slipped 0.31 per cent. Exports from India Scheme any consultation and were akin US-based Amazon — the two Market watchers said that so gained 334.65 points, while the reports that the government was strengthened against the US In Europe, Paris CAC rose (MEIS), the government pro- to changing rules in the middle largest players in the Indian e- far, wholesale companies con- Nifty advanced 105.9 points. likely to infuse 28,615 crore dollar and was trading 37 paise 1.47 per cent, while Frankfurt’s vides duty benefits depending of the game. commerce sector — would be hit trolled by Amazon (Amazon Apart from telecom, all into seven public sector banks higher at 69.98. Brent crude DAX fell 1.56 per cent. on product and country. Earlier this week, the gov- the hardest. Smaller traders have, Wholesale) and Flipkart sectoral indices on the BSE fin- (PSBs) through recapitalisation futures rose 1.95 per cent to London’s FTSE gained 1.67 Rewards under the scheme are ernment appeared to have yield- in the past, cried foul alleging (Flipkart India) would buy ished in the green in Friday’s bonds by the end of this month. USD 53.76 per barrel. per cent. payable as percentage of realised ed to demands of domestic that preferential treatment was goods in bulk at cheaper rates free-on-board value and MEIS traders and put in place new given to certain sellers that are from manufacturers, which duty credit scrip can be trans- norms, which would end dis- affiliates of these larger online would then be sold on the ferred or used for payment of a counts and cashback offers that marketplaces. This, they said, online marketplaces through 4 1 &$ & $ . -- number of duties including the online platforms with foreign created an unfair marketplace. ‘select sellers’ (like Cloudtail) basic customs duty. The reward investment are offering. The Amazon India, in an e- who would also offer discounts for exports of fresh onion new rules are set to come into mailed statement on Friday, and cashbacks. New Delhi (PTI): National ogy sector to have an exclusive few years,” he added. ble digits, it is predominantly under this scheme is 5 per cent effect from February 2019. said the company had “always The new rules clamp down Medical Devices Promotion promotion council that will The CII MTD is an indus- import-driven, with imports till January 12 next year. “The amendment to the operated in compliance with the on exclusive deals; this could cast Council, set up under the safeguard the interests of the try association comprising of accounting for over 65 per “The higher reward rates FDI in e-commerce policy is laws of the land” and it was eval- a cloud on partnerships seen in Department of Industrial patients, industry and all stake- over 50 major domestic and cent of the domestic market. are expected to bolster the regressive. It harms the con- uating the new guidelines “to the past including those with Promotion and Policy, will holders,” said Himanshu Baid, global medical device compa- The council will undertake exports and would be necessary sumer, who is ultimately the engage as necessary with the electronic and smartphone help promote growth of the chairman of CII Medical nies. The council aims at boost- several activities including hold- to support the domestic prices. king in any retail environment. government to gain clarity”. brands like ASUS, OnePlus, sector and pave way for afford- Technology Division (CII ing manufacturing, attract ing seminars and workshops to In view of the urgency of the It is not the government’s busi- The company has commit- BPL and others. able access to good quality MTD) in a statement. investments and promote garner views of industry and situation, the Finance Ministry ness to micromanage business- ted an investment of USD 5 bil- However, smaller players pharma instruments to people, He said that this council exports of the fast-growing understand best global prac- is requested to allocate addi- es. This amendment bars Indian lion — a large chunk of which such as ShopClues and Snapdeal CII said on Friday. would provide anchorage and sector. The industry plays a tices. It would also identify tional funds of 179.16 crore, manufacturers and sellers from has already been pumped in have welcomed the move, say- The industry chamber said an environment for conducive critical role in the healthcare redundant processes and render so that MEIS reward at 10 per effectively competing in the across various entities (like ing the development will “close that it was a long-standing growth for this sector. “We are ecosystem and is indispensable technical assistance to the agen- cent can be provided for the global online marketplace,” wholesale, marketplace and pay- the back door” that has been need of the medical devices looking forward to seeing to achieve the goal of health for cies and departments concerned export of fresh onion up to USISPF president and chief ments) that it operates in India. “blatantly exploited” by larger industry in India. “Time has strong Indian presence in the all citizens. Although the indus- to simplify the approval process- June 30 next year,” Prabhu executive officer (FPO) Mukesh Flipkart, which saw Walmart companies and provide a level- come for the medical technol- global medtech map in the next try has been growing in dou- es involved in the sector. said. PTI Aghi said in a statement. He fur- picking up 77 per cent stake for playing field for all.
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TATACHEM 707.65 714.40 707.25 711.25 FDC 173.75 177.25 172.50 173.85 RELIANCE 1123.30 1135.90 1122.00 1125.80 HINDALCO 220.65 225.75 220.65 223.30 SHANKARA 532.00 534.55 522.00 525.05 CARERATING 982.15 988.85 975.00 980.80 HCLTECH 952.10 963.00 950.00 963.00 14.20 IOC 134.40 138.60 134.20 137.65 TATAPOWER 77.20 77.80 76.85 77.15 TORNTPOWER 261.00 264.20 256.70 258.50 JSL 32.50 33.30 32.45 33.00 HDFC 1959.00 1990.00 1952.00 1978.15 29.30 SBIN 294.70 297.05 293.60 294.45 BIOCON 614.05 623.25 612.00 621.85 TATACOFFEE 95.50 98.25 95.35 97.05 DENABANK 17.20 17.25 17.05 17.15 INDUSINDBK 1578.85 1600.50 1571.00 1586.50 22.50 TITAN 905.00 925.90 899.25 922.50 M&MFIN 464.95 478.60 458.00 475.30 MERCK 2940.60 3100.00 2921.30 3049.25 VIJAYABANK 50.25 50.60 50.05 50.35 GRASIM 814.90 827.95 814.90 825.10 11.35 VEDL 198.40 200.50 197.20 199.40 MUTHOOTFIN 497.40 509.65 496.10 505.15 MAXINDIA 84.20 86.00 83.80 84.05 NETWORK18 39.00 40.95 39.00 40.40 ICICIBANK 358.30 362.80 358.30 360.55 4.90 FRETAIL 514.00 520.40 484.50 510.35 LUPIN 841.80 851.90 835.90 839.05 TRENT 345.60 365.70 345.45 359.90 APLLTD 574.15 577.65 563.10 574.20 HINDALCO 221.00 226.05 221.00 223.65 3.05 INFY 662.80 663.90 656.00 657.60 PIDILITIND 1121.85 1126.80 1098.00 1102.00 APOLLOTYRE 233.50 236.10 231.55 234.90 KPRMILL 552.10 567.15 552.10 562.80 DRREDDY 2605.00 2633.00 2601.10 2622.90 35.45 LT 1415.00 1446.85 1415.00 1439.05 FSL 47.50 48.00 46.60 46.70 CONCOR 667.35 674.50 667.35 670.70 EMAMILTD 405.40 412.30 405.00 407.55 AXISBANK 623.90 628.00 620.00 625.80 8.25 HINDPETRO 252.10 257.50 251.10 256.50 HEROMOTOCO 3131.55 3159.85 3118.35 3130.20 DIVISLAB 1477.90 1481.65 1462.80 1465.85 BLUESTARCO 612.75 621.60 611.30 613.90 HINDPETRO 253.50 257.00 251.00 255.80 3.10 NBCC 55.00 57.85 54.35 56.65 CEATLTD 1284.00 1303.60 1279.25 1295.80 NIITTECH 1151.00 1164.70 1147.00 1153.55 TATAINVEST 882.80 885.00 880.00 881.30 TATASTEEL 508.20 516.45 508.05 512.35 5.85 SAIL 51.85 55.00 51.85 54.85 HDFCLIFE 393.85 393.85 385.00 388.65 KPIT 221.25 222.80 217.20 217.80 ASTRAL 1128.80 1165.00 1121.00 1153.60 BLUEDART 3210.20 3350.00 3191.25 3299.75 UPL 752.50 771.00 752.50 758.00 8.35 DMART 1580.00 1667.80 1575.05 1656.35 UJJIVAN 273.00 276.65 271.85 272.85 GODFRYPHLP 871.00 892.40 871.00 888.25 HSCL 130.15 131.85 130.10 130.85 MAHLOG 509.00 519.15 508.30 517.40 LT 1426.55 1448.00 1426.30 1440.00 14.95 TATAMOTORS 169.90 172.15 169.20 170.80 POWERGRID 197.75 198.25 195.50 197.75 RAMCOCEM 640.00 646.75 621.00 637.20 PERSISTENT 635.05 641.05 623.60 632.00 GREENPLY 138.00 139.70 136.20 138.60 M&M 799.35 807.00 797.00 803.80 8.15 RELINFRA 306.40 316.20 304.05 311.90 AUROPHARMA 713.00 726.80 713.00 723.35 MOTILALOFS 680.00 697.95 675.55 681.70 QUESS 641.50 646.25 633.00 638.55 AEGISLOG 189.00 193.55 189.00 192.45 SPICEJET 87.50 88.70 86.20 88.30 GODREJPROP 672.00 686.55 663.50 666.30 ABFRL 206.45 208.00 204.30 204.90 TRIDENT 65.95 65.95 65.10 65.55 NTPC 147.45 151.60 146.50 149.80 1.50 HONAUT 21350.00 21888.00 21201.05 21803.45 ZEEL 469.00 477.95 461.10 473.20 APOLLOHOSP 1248.55 1251.30 1226.00 1240.50 INDIANB 239.95 244.70 239.95 242.75 KAJARIACER 488.90 493.00 485.10 485.55 HDFCBANK 2117.35 2137.75 2115.50 2124.00 18.95 THERMAX 1080.35 1086.00 1065.75 1075.70 BAJFINANCE 2590.15 2638.50 2587.00 2631.65 FORCEMOT 1627.95 1631.00 1606.00 1612.10 TV18BRDCST 37.50 38.45 37.50 38.25 GODREJAGRO 497.30 504.00 497.25 498.50 ADANIPORTS 384.95 390.75 384.00 387.20 3.20 JAGRAN 114.35 115.00 112.60 112.95 TATASTEEL 507.80 516.60 507.80 513.70 PAGEIND 24000.00 25052.25 24000.00 24937.40 AMBUJACEM 218.05 222.75 217.25 220.75 EIHOTEL 194.35 201.00 192.55 194.55 CIPLA 514.30 525.35 514.30 522.00 4.10 WABCOINDIA 6845.95 7000.00 6770.60 6961.50 COALINDIA 242.80 243.30 239.90 242.35 EQUITAS 124.90 126.90 123.20 124.80 WELSPUNIND 60.00 60.40 59.05 59.55 KANSAINER 486.25 486.25 479.65 480.45 SBIN 293.60 297.10 293.55 294.45 2.30 HAL 776.00 793.10 776.00 789.75 TCS 1909.45 1921.00 1893.75 1895.80 CIPLA 519.00 525.00 518.20 522.00 ENDURANCE 1172.50 1230.00 1169.00 1219.50 RNAM 158.40 162.80 158.35 159.40 ONGC 148.20 151.50 148.00 150.60 0.90 ESSELPRO 107.85 108.65 105.05 108.15 PFC 101.95 106.15 100.90 105.05 LTI 1687.30 1737.00 1683.50 1728.65 MCX 727.55 736.85 725.70 733.15 NATCOPHARM* 686.95 688.95 678.40 684.20 TECHM 710.00 718.40 710.00 713.00 4.10 NAVNETEDUL 103.00 107.35 103.00 105.55 RECLTD 117.90 123.00 116.85 121.45 TATAMTRDVR 91.95 93.00 91.55 91.95 SOUTHBANK 15.20 15.45 15.20 15.35 ADANIGREEN 42.00 42.55 41.45 41.65 EICHERMOT 23011.00 23310.00 22995.00 23120.00 125.50 SOMANYCERA 331.55 333.00 325.15 328.60 BLISSGVS 140.80 159.60 140.00 156.25 IDEA 37.40 38.10 37.40 37.60 NAUKRI 1480.00 1480.00 1438.00 1452.90 NBVENTURES 118.80 120.00 117.55 118.90 ULTRACEMCO 3986.60 4022.00 3985.00 4004.00 21.50 BAYERCROP 4220.00 4300.00 4216.00 4284.65 MARUTI 7539.00 7575.75 7492.00 7510.70 MHRIL 194.10 212.45 194.10 208.05 HFCL 21.15 21.60 20.95 21.05 GLAXO 1490.90 1515.00 1488.45 1509.15 WIPRO 326.20 332.90 325.80 329.10 1.65 IOB 14.72 15.00 14.72 14.84 BEML 907.00 916.40 899.35 907.75 KTKBANK 110.90 113.60 110.45 112.80 INFRATEL 269.80 269.80 262.00 263.65 ALKEM 1870.75 1907.05 1866.30 1897.40 INOXLEISUR 244.00 244.90 240.80 241.20 RELIANCE 1125.50 1135.25 1121.20 1125.65 5.45 UNIONBANK 84.05 87.20 84.05 86.00 LICHSGFIN 479.00 491.00 478.75 488.80 FORTIS 134.45 138.75 134.10 137.45 BOSCHLTD 19400.00 19640.00 19300.00 19581.15 SADBHAV 207.00 209.00 206.50 207.70 ITC 279.15 284.00 279.15 282.00 1.25 JUBLFOOD 1230.05 1266.55 1230.05 1249.75 DEEPAKFERT 150.90 152.50 149.45 150.20 OFSS 3649.85 3690.15 3638.70 3662.00 JKCEMENT 719.20 727.75 711.00 712.10 IBULHSGFIN 850.00 858.00 838.90 847.50 2.40 ASHOKLEY 103.40 104.40 102.40 102.80 ADANITRANS 196.90 202.60 196.55 197.65 ASHOKA 124.90 126.65 124.50 125.20 ISGEC 5070.00 5070.00 5005.15 5010.70 HINDUNILVR 1817.90 1834.90 1815.70 1820.00 5.10 BANKINDIA 103.00 103.55 102.20 102.95 GUJALKALI 521.35 550.00 521.35 545.20 PRSMJOHNSN 87.00 89.00 87.00 88.25 APARINDS 667.00 676.00 654.90 656.70 MARUTI 7548.00 7580.00 7490.00 7518.00 18.05 ONGC 148.50 151.25 148.00 150.45 VIPIND 504.25 514.00 504.25 508.75 SHREECEM 17014.10 17575.95 16995.00 17338.45 SCHNEIDER 100.90 101.65 100.10 101.25 KOTAKBANK 1244.25 1250.90 1235.05 1239.65 -0.60 HINDUNILVR 1811.00 1834.00 1811.00 1820.10 KEC 287.90 299.75 285.80 298.60 DHANUKA 464.00 472.50 462.05 464.65 AKZOINDIA 1633.25 1695.00 1631.90 1673.95 INFY 663.35 663.50 653.30 656.10 -0.70 AXISBANK 622.95 628.10 620.50 625.25 TORNTPHARM 1748.55 1785.00 1747.20 1779.90 ASTRAZEN 1507.00 1510.55 1430.40 1465.90 SANOFI 6211.00 6399.00 6151.05 6307.70 POWERGRID 197.50 198.35 195.60 196.25 -0.30 JINDALSTEL 161.00 163.20 159.25 161.00 WELCORP 138.75 141.20 137.95 139.05 SONATSOFTW 301.65 302.25 300.00 300.25 GPPL 101.10 103.25 100.15 102.55 HEROMOTOCO 3138.05 3160.00 3110.75 3123.45 -5.35 LEMONTREE 77.15 77.15 73.50 74.65 BERGEPAINT 330.00 333.90 327.25 329.90 SUNDRMFAST 525.05 534.45 525.05 532.75 APLAPOLLO 1110.55 1123.80 1100.00 1104.15 BHARTIARTL 316.90 321.00 314.50 316.10 -0.60 ICICIBANK 357.35 362.75 357.35 361.05 RAYMOND 836.05 839.80 831.75 835.30 MINDACORP 145.65 146.50 144.60 145.55 SUDARSCHEM 340.90 343.00 339.50 341.85 INFIBEAM 47.30 48.30 46.75 47.85 GET&D 286.70 303.00 286.65 294.05 MOIL 170.20 171.10 168.90 170.20 GAIL 356.45 361.35 355.05 355.50 -0.95 KIOCL 145.00 152.00 120.00 148.50 SUNTV 588.00 618.00 588.00 614.75 DCMSHRIRAM 334.25 341.90 332.65 338.95 BAJAJHLDNG 2911.05 3004.20 2911.05 2934.35 COALINDIA 242.90 243.35 239.75 242.30 -0.65 NH 200.00 201.00 193.20 197.45 JISLJALEQS 67.40 70.55 67.30 69.15 WHIRLPOOL 1330.00 1386.80 1330.00 1373.85 BHARATFIN 1001.30 1015.00 1001.30 1005.15 ASIANPAINT 1383.00 1383.00 1359.00 1365.00 -7.50 SHOPERSTOP 506.20 554.90 502.40 537.25 BHEL 70.20 72.25 70.20 72.05 DISHTV 37.70 38.50 37.20 37.95 CROMPTON 225.00 226.35 222.90 224.30 BAJAJ-AUTO 2753.90 2759.95 2711.75 2720.00 -17.00 REDINGTON 87.35 88.15 87.25 87.85 HDFC 1956.30 1989.00 1953.10 1980.10 DCBBANK 164.95 167.35 163.10 166.30 GUJFLUORO 877.40 901.50 876.45 895.05 TCS 1915.00 1920.00 1893.00 1897.00 -11.95 DBCORP 175.00 175.00 168.00 168.10 DELTACORP 245.00 252.60 241.90 250.65 BAJAJELEC 500.10 504.95 493.65 496.20 KRBL 289.80 292.00 280.00 281.80 BPCL 361.80 369.80 360.20 361.20 -3.40 ZYDUSWELL 1370.40 1375.65 1355.45 1360.55 ITC 279.75 283.95 279.55 281.95 SYNGENE 561.05 565.00 550.10 560.75 KALPATPOWR 379.40 381.50 374.25 378.10 INFRATEL 269.05 269.75 262.00 262.65 -4.15 TEAMLEASE 2820.00 2860.50 2806.50 2837.10 SIEMENS 1021.00 1059.00 1021.00 1044.40 EICHERMOT 23094.00 23287.25 23068.60 23110.65 BALMLAWRIE 202.00 205.00 200.55 201.05 TIMKEN 559.90 570.00 556.00 561.60 EDELWEISS 183.45 184.25 179.90 180.80 CASTROLIND 153.20 154.55 151.80 152.15 COCHINSHIP 386.00 386.00 376.90 379.05 JKLAKSHMI 284.35 290.90 284.15 288.30 BHARTIARTL 316.55 321.00 314.35 316.20 VENKYS 2394.00 2425.00 2391.00 2398.10 COROMANDEL 446.40 450.90 446.40 449.70 CARBORUNIV 354.30 359.90 353.00 358.80 ESCORTS 691.00 707.00 690.95 701.35 VOLTAS 553.95 556.60 550.00 551.55 VBL 744.15 760.00 744.15 756.85 MAHLIFE 388.10 396.40 388.10 391.70 SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE HEG 3700.00 3728.00 3670.70 3691.20 HINDCOPPER 50.00 51.25 50.00 50.70 CYIENT 609.95 615.45 605.05 613.20 ASTERDM 148.20 152.20 148.00 151.85 NIFTY NEXT 50 27863.40 28123.65 27860.90 28063.20 282.25 SPARC 195.95 197.00 189.00 190.05 BAJAJ-AUTO 2745.00 2759.45 2719.00 2723.30 REPCOHOME 392.55 403.95 391.85 401.65 TATAMETALI 625.05 628.50 615.55 617.75 TRITURBINE 117.05 119.00 112.55 113.35 SAIL 51.95 54.90 51.80 54.85 3.35 RPOWER 28.85 30.05 28.55 29.10 SRF 2001.00 2034.00 1996.85 2003.25 PFIZER 2802.70 2812.90 2741.00 2789.50 GSPL 175.90 177.70 174.05 174.65 SUNCLAYLTD 3428.00 3739.85 3411.00 3594.80 DMART 1580.00 1669.50 1574.00 1656.00 85.85 PNB 77.90 79.00 77.90 78.35 GRASIM 817.35 827.05 817.35 824.30 AMARAJABAT 741.00 741.95 733.85 736.35 ASAHIINDIA 243.00 248.65 241.00 245.00 FINCABLES 456.80 461.05 455.45 459.80 SUNTV 591.00 618.50 588.20 616.90 30.70 ADANIPORTS 384.10 390.00 384.10 386.30 FEDERALBNK 94.25 94.45 92.85 93.20 JAMNAAUTO 64.85 64.90 64.00 64.00 HEIDELBERG 151.05 154.55 150.65 151.35 LAURUSLABS 381.00 392.50 381.00 385.00 OIL 172.45 178.45 171.30 178.00 7.25 NCC 84.40 87.10 84.40 86.50 GSFC 110.00 113.05 109.80 112.60 HUDCO 43.70 43.80 42.80 42.90 ANDHRABANK 29.30 29.80 29.30 29.50 TVSSRICHAK 2473.25 2500.00 2450.00 2482.45 NMDC 92.40 96.25 92.40 95.55 3.25 CGPOWER 44.50 45.95 43.90 45.65 DEEPAKNI 212.85 218.00 212.85 216.35 JUBILANT 710.05 716.00 703.45 706.40 CENTRUM 37.90 37.90 34.65 35.45 ATUL 3443.65 3451.00 3408.25 3424.95 BHEL 70.05 72.40 70.05 72.20 2.20 AJANTPHARM 1184.95 1196.95 1172.35 1191.05 NMDC 92.55 96.15 92.55 95.45 SREINFRA 35.95 36.20 35.30 35.75 MINDAIND 324.30 324.75 321.30 322.40 BAJAJCORP 363.00 364.30 358.70 359.85 PEL 2308.00 2373.70 2302.15 2360.00 69.10 ICICIGI 862.05 868.40 828.00 850.60 ENGINERSIN 126.50 127.35 124.90 126.75 GRUH 312.50 315.90 309.90 312.60 ITDCEM 108.50 114.80 108.50 112.75 SHARDACROP 306.60 309.95 304.95 305.55 LICHSGFIN 481.00 490.40 478.50 489.15 10.95 JAICORPLTD 113.50 114.60 111.80 112.25 ALBK 46.15 47.40 46.15 46.80 NLCINDIA 67.40 69.85 67.15 69.70 EVEREADY 190.35 190.40 186.65 186.95 JBCHEPHARM 293.10 301.25 293.10 299.75 AMBUJACEM 217.10 222.80 217.10 221.75 4.90 BPCL 362.50 369.20 359.00 362.35 ICICIPRULI 324.65 330.50 324.35 327.40 MAHABANK 15.11 15.24 14.71 15.10 TIMETECHNO 100.05 102.25 99.70 100.20 FLFL 391.00 398.00 388.15 395.50 CADILAHC 340.25 347.60 339.35 345.95 7.15 MPHASIS 980.00 1009.90 975.00 998.55 CANFINHOME 289.35 293.40 286.45 292.20 GREAVESCOT 120.15 121.60 118.70 119.55 BIRLACORPN 634.90 634.90 597.55 601.95 SFL 1460.00 1469.70 1450.00 1455.70 BEL 87.00 88.25 86.60 87.90 1.75 BOMDYEING 112.30 116.60 112.30 113.90 ITI 90.40 94.00 90.40 91.80 JSWENERGY 67.40 69.80 67.40 69.35 EIDPARRY 204.95 206.95 204.30 205.45 ERIS 674.30 687.60 666.45 681.90 COLPAL 1302.05 1327.65 1302.05 1326.00 25.65 PEL 2309.00 2373.00 2304.65 2354.25 SYNDIBANK 38.10 39.70 38.10 39.50 MMTC 30.20 30.50 29.75 29.85 PRESTIGE 208.40 215.45 208.40 214.00 GDL 130.95 131.15 129.65 131.00 BANKBARODA 117.25 119.05 117.10 118.50 2.10 STRTECH 287.00 293.60 286.00 289.00 STAR 458.70 469.25 458.05 464.80 SYMPHONY 1104.95 1192.20 1103.05 1178.95 GMDCLTD 87.25 89.00 87.25 88.35 ALLCARGO 107.50 109.10 107.50 108.95 ABCAPITAL 98.50 100.25 98.05 99.85 1.70 WIPRO 328.10 333.35 326.15 331.05 MANPASAND 88.45 90.00 88.00 88.35 WABAG 260.00 262.75 258.10 260.10 GICHSGFIN 254.20 261.00 254.20 257.00 LAKSHVILAS 87.00 87.15 86.50 86.80 BIOCON 612.75 623.60 611.50 621.90 10.45 HDFCBANK 2114.10 2137.00 2114.10 2122.90 ABCAPITAL 98.30 100.25 98.15 99.75 MFSL 439.40 448.75 433.45 443.75 TIINDIA 335.70 344.90 332.60 341.50 ECLERX 1111.00 1111.00 1086.10 1092.25 PETRONET 224.00 228.70 222.30 226.20 3.70 L&TFH 155.00 156.00 153.50 154.50 RAIN 131.10 136.75 131.10 132.95 INDHOTEL 147.35 150.10 147.35 148.25 BASF 1571.00 1617.45 1568.00 1583.80 FINOLEXIND 550.05 557.95 548.00 550.85 AUROPHARMA 712.00 727.35 712.00 723.30 11.45 BBTC 1284.50 1346.00 1282.50 1317.80 CENTURYTEX 904.00 928.35 902.05 918.50 UCOBANK 20.70 20.85 20.50 20.60 VMART 2589.90 2729.25 2589.90 2617.25 CERA 2377.75 2404.90 2352.50 2378.85 ICICIPRULI 324.00 331.00 323.45 328.00 5.15 KOTAKBANK 1241.20 1252.45 1236.75 1244.65 GNFC 343.00 345.80 341.00 342.80 GODREJIND 533.40 542.70 528.15 537.55 IEX 166.25 166.60 163.35 164.05 SHILPAMED 389.15 389.20 371.00 378.05 SHREECEM 16900.00 17350.00 16800.00 17200.00 252.60 GRAPHITE 774.00 778.95 761.05 769.70 TATAELXSI 1019.00 1023.00 1009.00 1013.10 GMRINFRA 16.10 16.35 16.00 16.20 HSIL 231.55 234.65 229.70 230.65 MAGMA 110.95 111.55 108.75 110.25 MCDOWELL-N 636.95 640.00 634.00 640.00 8.40 BANKBARODA 117.30 118.90 117.10 118.40 TATAGLOBAL 221.90 223.10 219.65 220.55 ABB 1310.00 1322.00 1310.00 1314.10 VINATIORGA 1664.90 1664.90 1610.00 1625.90 SUPRAJIT 217.45 220.00 214.30 219.05 ACC 1465.00 1493.00 1465.00 1478.00 18.80 M&M 797.10 806.30 796.95 803.15 RCF 63.80 64.65 63.55 63.80 MRPL 74.70 75.55 74.55 74.80 NAVINFLUOR 702.70 703.80 691.20 695.10 CRISIL 1623.80 1625.55 1600.00 1600.90 BOSCHLTD 19395.00 19678.00 19270.15 19640.00 230.85 NTPC 147.80 151.00 146.50 149.35 IDFC 43.50 43.75 42.95 43.30 CHAMBLFERT 143.30 147.75 143.30 146.95 ITDC 303.60 308.25 303.05 303.65 PNCINFRA 145.50 148.00 144.80 147.70 DLF 177.90 180.70 176.70 177.70 2.05 ORIENTBANK 95.50 97.00 95.00 95.40 RAJESHEXPO 571.55 597.30 570.50 572.20 NHPC 26.25 26.25 25.80 26.00 PIIND 853.00 860.00 851.00 855.20 FORBESCO 2424.90 2424.95 2360.00 2400.00 SBILIFE 600.00 605.00 587.25 597.50 6.90 GAIL 357.00 360.90 356.00 357.55 PTC 90.35 92.50 90.15 91.75 JINDALSAW 83.65 85.60 83.65 84.60 NIACL 175.55 181.00 175.55 178.50 GRINDWELL 540.00 560.00 540.00 556.60 NIACL 177.00 179.55 176.95 178.10 1.95 WOCKPHARMA 511.00 520.00 506.90 518.05 PHILIPCARB 201.00 202.80 199.10 199.50 MGL 881.00 900.70 881.00 895.30 LUXIND 1460.00 1473.00 1351.80 1364.65 GALAXYSURF 1205.90 1209.85 1188.75 1201.50 INDIGO 1151.20 1188.00 1147.05 1176.00 12.20 UPL 758.00 770.75 752.55 757.70 MOTHERSUMI 163.15 164.55 162.30 162.90 MEGH 59.70 60.60 59.50 60.05 MRF 67350.00 67448.35 66700.00 66976.00 SUPPETRO 207.60 211.55 206.00 209.10 IDEA 37.25 38.10 37.25 37.50 0.35 JUSTDIAL 509.95 514.90 502.70 504.25 GODREJCP 819.00 823.40 806.60 813.55 CHOLAFIN 1243.85 1253.35 1233.05 1248.40 THOMASCOOK 231.05 233.95 228.05 231.20 STARCEMENT 107.00 107.00 101.25 103.65 SIEMENS 1030.00 1060.00 1025.00 1041.75 9.75 ASIANPAINT 1372.10 1384.25 1361.00 1365.35 NATIONALUM 63.00 64.20 62.75 63.55 UFLEX 272.95 279.85 272.80 277.95 ZENSARTECH 233.95 235.10 226.00 229.45 GULFOILLUB 828.95 829.00 820.00 823.85 DABUR 431.85 437.25 428.50 433.00 3.05 INDUSINDBK 1587.00 1600.00 1573.50 1582.65 DRREDDY 2606.00 2633.00 2604.10 2622.05 MINDTREE 865.50 869.00 859.00 863.15 3MINDIA 20798.55 21124.55 20510.55 20970.00 THYROCARE 543.90 543.90 536.50 537.95 MRF 67279.00 67475.00 66980.00 67150.00 463.65 BEL 87.30 88.30 87.00 87.75 IFCI 15.05 15.06 14.73 14.85 J&KBANK 37.00 37.60 36.70 37.35 AIAENG 1682.00 1692.45 1652.70 1681.35 TIFHL 506.00 515.45 505.50 509.90 HAVELLS 686.05 696.60 684.05 689.35 4.50 CANBK 274.00 279.00 272.65 277.55 HCLTECH 948.00 960.00 948.00 956.55 KSCL 577.20 587.90 571.80 576.65 INDOSTAR 340.15 350.00 340.15 348.55 RATNAMANI 935.85 950.00 935.85 949.20 PGHH 9790.00 9960.00 9751.00 9850.00 56.85 INDIGO 1145.00 1186.95 1145.00 1177.75 SUNTECK 351.95 353.00 343.10 347.40 SUPREMEIND 1145.35 1200.00 1135.00 1191.40 GUJGAS 670.00 671.55 664.00 664.85 SHK 170.50 172.00 170.50 171.85 ABB 1319.95 1323.35 1309.05 1316.50 7.50 IDFCBANK 43.40 43.40 42.60 42.90 KEI 350.00 362.00 347.10 350.80 OBEROIRLTY 456.80 461.85 451.00 453.05 CAPPL 385.50 387.25 382.20 383.75 GEPIL 816.25 823.10 816.25 820.10 BRITANNIA 3083.00 3114.35 3080.95 3089.10 13.70 IBVENTURES 377.45 390.45 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ctress and theatre entry into it may or may not veteran Lushin happen. So it’s best to partici- Dubey feels that pate in both and not treat theatre has become either like a poor cousin of the more fearless over other. I strongly believe that theA years in terms of breaking working in both the mediums the norms. She also calls the is important,” she said. /O.<5.// 00 medium the father of films and Lushin calls theatre her stresses that it’s best to partic- baby as is Kids World. “It ipate in both and not treat belongs to us I am not depen- ,/ #/ %& F ../// " either like a poor cousin of the dent on anyone for its opera- other. tion or its movement forward. 0/..//# . “I think theatre has become It belongs to us and our chil- more fearless over the years in dren. Not to be dependent on his year, on a profession- and Kunti with all hues of the Austrian Chamber terms of scripts, direction, anyone gives us a liberated feel- al note, has been a very human emotions trapped in Orchestra and sung by the music, costumes, breaking of ing. Besides, a film is a direc- Tsatisfying one. It began moral dilemmas. On the other members of Shillong Choir. norms and ideas. I do believe tor’s medium and theatre is an with performances at interna- hand, The Bhagwad’s theme Another challenging assign- that having conviction in a pro- actor’s medium. Even in my tional festivals in Hungary and centred around the pessimistic ment that I was involved with ject is more than 50 per cent adult acting and solo perfor- Germany and went on to sever- thoughts of mind that pollute the was acting in a feature film that success,” Lushin said. mances, I am dependent on no al other workshops during the environment through our is scheduled for release some “Theatre is the father of one but myself,” she said. summer, encompassing various actions as human weaknesses time in 2019. I am looking for- films. For those who believe Does she feel that senior countries of Europe and Turkey. have constantly been exhibited ward to it as it’s an eternal story that success in the arts field is actors are not getting enough It was a series of whirlwind per- ages after ages, be it in the peri- of dilemmas and uncertainties not measured by just monies roles in Bollywood films now? forming tours at several nation- od of Mahabharata as well. Set that each individual in all pro- and it’s makings, they will “In India, age defines a lot al festivals in various cities and in five acts, it explores the prac- fessions go through and is an attest that theatre is a towering on screen. There are a huge towns. tice of virtues of abstention attempt at diversifying my artis- medium of expression, more number of films being made. However, one thing that from greed, non-egoism, of tic expression. As a guru, it was powerful than most other Mumbai is congested with remained common in all the eschewing pride, anger and most heartening to see my dis- mediums because it demands actors wanting to make it — international and national work- desire for revenge, for they spell ciples Shivani Varma, Mrinalini, so much from an individual young, middle aged and older shops was that the participants disaster in the long run as has Ragini Madan and Kristina like expression, voice, physique ones. There is no dearth of showed a tremendous interest in been exhorted in the Holy Dolinina (Lithuanian) winning and so many other skills,” actors. Whatever has come my the Indian classical dance form, great accolades from artistes Lushin said when asked about way has come through with no Kathak. It dates back to over two and connoisseurs alike. the changes that she has seen pushing from my side,” she and half thousand years, pre-dat- N On the academic front, my in the people’s mindset towards said. ing the Natyashastra. I was sim- $% new book Illuminating Classical theatre over the years. “I don’t even live in ply bowled over by the questions + Dance through Yoga was The Indian stage actor and Mumbai. Also, I live partly in asked by the students and mem- launched at the International director has directed, acted in the US, so I do films because bers of such meets and work- + %% Festival on Health and Yoga and scripted many drama pro- films have sought me, not the shops, be it abroad or in Indian + + + under the aegis of Ministry of ductions over 20 years. She is other way round,” she added. cities. -%: % AYUSH at Goa. The ongoing known for her solo plays Asked about her plans, This drove some innovation + research on Kathaks of kathak Untitled and Pinki Virani’s Bitter Lushin said that her next piece in performances. Two of the villages (villages named after the Chocolate with theatre director is for adults. most challenging acts that the & %:%- community of story-tellers), Arvind Gaur. “I plan to direct (the piece), year welcomed were the ballet % FO sprung several surprises that led She acted in films Partition but cannot disclose much about productions based on Ramdhari to awareness of a living tradition and Perfect Husband in 2007 it right now. I like to soak off Singh Dinkar’s Rashmirathi and of the kathaks in the temples of and Murder Unveiled in 2005 life. To never stop. To keep on the select verses of the Bhagwad Gita. Ayodhya and such other holy — for which she won the 2006 going with new thoughts, new Bhagwad Gita, with lesser- There were more wonderful places. Gemini Award for Best ideas and beginnings. I like the known episodes of the performances, in which I was On the artistic scene, the Performance by an Actress in fact that I am restless and live Mahabharata titled The involved as well — Kalidasa’s year has seen creativity at vari- a Featured Supporting Role in “Kids World (her produc- these factors that interplay in when it comes to attracting in a world of imagination and Bhagwad: Ma Ganga Dhyayati. poetic work Shakuntala. The ous levels from artistes of sever- a Dramatic Program or Mini- tion company) has written and the kids presentation of their youth, she said that most youth dreams. Though I dream and Dinkar’s celebrated work performance saw music com- al genres bursting forth non-stop Series. directed innumerable produc- acting prowess on stage. Each are there in it. plan I always surprise myself Rashmirathi, centering around posed by the early 19th centu- despite challenging circum- Now she is back with yet tions over the years and this environment offers a podium “Some are immersed and too. According to me that is the the sorrowful life of Karna, ry famous Austrian composer stances, especially in the field of another theatre production one is a classic re-written. for fearlessness to grow and some are impatient, wanting to essence of joy, to not have Kunti’s first-born child whom Franz Schubert. The perfor- Kathak. It was heartening to see reinventing the popular story of Importance is linked not just to confidence to grow,” she said. make it quickly in the big everything predicted for you,” she had abandoned as he was mance, staged at packed hous- such dedication to a classical The Sleeping Beauty along with the classic replaying (albeit an However when asked if world of films. It’s not that sim- she said. born before her marriage, pre- es in three cities, Delhi, Kolkata dance form in the pop culture Bubbles Sabharwal. improvised version) but to all theatre is facing challenges ple. Filmline and a successful L-(4 sented the poignancy of Karna and Mumbai, was played live by environment of today.
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Who knew he would survive a fierce 25- ing on national TV and that so many people are ofG all time, whose name is synony- Wyatt Channell, a Science said. “That’s when he basically told us.” week competition emerging as the winner? able to watch you. It is also about how you as mous with great escape. Channel executive producer, said N $ > The show has helped Hardeen Well, it hasn’t been easy even for someone a person evolve. Honestly, Neha Kakkar (mam) But at 66, the Arizona man is Houdini knew how to create a per- learn more about the man behind the who began singing at the age of seven, or so he and all the mentors have been really helpful to delving into the history of his great- sona and hold people’s interest but the % magician. believes. Salman, who hails from a family of pro- make me grow as a person as well as a singer.” uncle Harry Houdini in a journey at programme tries to look at him from % ;% Houdini, who died on Halloween fessional singers, said that struggle is a part of He talked about the rehearsals and the rig- the heart of a new series on the a different perspective. 1926 at 52, and other family members everyone’s life and the only way out is to put your orous routine that they have to follow. “We have Science Channel. “Everybody thinks of him as an + :% had an incredible work ethic and heart and soul into whatever one’s passion is. to rehearse over and over for one song. It’s a “We spoke to many collectors and escape artist, illusionist and magician. aimed to be the best, Hardeen said. The singer believed that everyone’s aim tough schedule but important to follow,” said historians. These guys live Houdini all But there was a ton of engineering + ; Houdini ran 10 miles (16 kilometers) while entering such a show is to win. “So was he. the time,” Hardeen said. “They know behind what he was doing,” Channell $ a day to keep his body in peak shape mine. To win. Even though I never expected that As more and more people are engaging more about Houdini than I will ever said. but also was a hoarder with a compul- it might come true for me, but I did all my efforts themselves on social media and targeting it as be able to.” The production company sive side, he said. into it to make it happen. I also thank all the a platform to showcase their talents, which Houdini’s Last Secrets, which approached Hardeen about a year ago. F)*((. -% “It jibes with stuff my dad told viewers and audience who voted for me,” he said. medium is the easier one? Salman answered, begins airing on January 6, follows “I think, in many ways, the show me,” said Hardeen, a communication When asked what has been one of the most “Definitely, it’s social media. People today have Hardeen as he and escape artist Lee is George’s journey,” Channell said. + $-%: consultant for an Arizona utility. memorable experiences while being a contes- online channels to showcase their dancing, Terbosic explore the engineering “George is really the one, as the every- The show brought him to the tant on the reality TV show? He revealed that singing, and even magic talents. They don’t have behind some of Houdini’s most leg- man, asking the questions we all are + -- ; House of Houdini, a museum in his it was meeting the two Khans — Shah Rukh and to wait for a particular show on TV to show- endary feats. wondering — How Houdini did these = +, ancestral home of Budapest, Hungary, Salman — and singing with the veteran singer case what they have. Though, yes it takes time The Hungarian-born illusionist, things.” where he hopes to take his three chil- Kumar Sanu that he “will cherish all his life. to get noticed there. The competition has risen.” who came to the U.S. as a child, gen- It also touches on other questions, & : , dren. They joined me in my performance, liked it and The 20-year-old singer, who has been erated headlines in the early 1900s for such as whether Houdini could have His youngest daughter, Shonie wished me luck. What better a thing than that?” awarded with 25 lakh cash prize, and a Datsun escaping from handcuffs, straitjack- been recruited to be a spy. For that, + %% Hardeen, said she would love that While there have been numerous debates car, said that he will use the amount particu- ets and even a milk can. Hardeen interviewed John ,% % opportunity. The 24-year-old from the on how reality TV shows work in the real sce- larly to boost his singing career. “I am looking Each of the four episodes focus- McLaughlin, former acting director of Arizona mountain town of Flagstaff nario and that do they even help the young forward to collaborate with Vishal Dadlani (sir) es on a different stunt, including being the CIA and a lifelong magician and +, O said the show has increased her inter- aspiring artists battling to win? as he promised one to me on the show. I want buried alive and the water torture cell, Houdini fan. est in her dad’s family and Houdini. Salman, who has also been a part of the real- to try out my luck in singing for Bollywood in which Houdini was lowered upside Hardeen’s grandfather Theo “Some people are from Europe, ity TV show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs dur- films as a playback singer,” he said. down into a water tank with his feet Hardeen was Houdini’s younger and they can’t pinpoint it. I guess it’s ing his childhood, said, “It does mount to a However, he will also try out “acting” in locked in stocks. A stunt builder con- brother and an illusionist in his own easier for my family to figure out stuff tough competition where you feel that you might Bollywood now that he is “done with his structs the props, and Terbosic re- right. George Hardeen’s father didn’t because he’s been written about for so lose or someone else is better than what you have singing,” he laughed.a enacts the stunts. tell his son about his magical lineage long,” Shonie Hardeen said. L(1 ! ,+)*'$
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Because I think that’s what the years, after countless adventures, It’s different to when he led needs to happen. If the boys are they have faced vampires, ghosts, hunters against the British Men of alive, they will continue to hunt. demons, shapeshifters, angels and Letters. There he was like, “Okay, we And if they’re hunting, I want to see fallen gods – but what will the can do this. I need to lead this fac- them. For that reason, I think one brothers encounter next? Lets catch tion.” Now he’s the de facto leader. or both the boys has to go. I know up with Jared Padalecki to find It’s like, “Oh God… I guess it’s all on it would be difficult, but those are out… me now. Okay, what do I do? But I’m my thoughts on the matter. I’m not worried about my brother, and this a writer. I don’t get my say. 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He’s also trying developed. There are defining enjoy the hell out of the people I but they obviously want to exact is cool and fun, but I prefer the more "! At Comic-Con in San Diego, to help Jack [played by Alexander traits in everyone. If you could work with. It’s no secret that me and vengeance on this archangel who measured approach from him. I ="!! you made a joke about the discus- Calvert] who’s now human. At the borrow one trait from another Ackles are dear friends. I met the destroyed everybody they knew, so enjoy the thoughtful, pensive, aca- (!": sions on whether or not you could start of the season, I feel like Sam is character that could then be mother of my kids on the show, and Sam has to calm the waters. It’s demic, and research-driven Sam. have facial hair in Supernatural. at the point where’s he’s a little too explored more for Sam, what I enjoy Misha [Collins, who plays something I think that Sam is good ! ( Was there really a big debate? distracted to eat. 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We were trying to use Clarke, Bumrah's career-best figures of reverse swing on slower pitch- our experience in First-Class 6/33 in 15.5 overs also made him the ?22. 2 ; )";> )$ . + % nal of out, indicating they thought it was a clean catch. ean Elgar and Hashim Amla hit half-cen- After looking at several replays, including . + + + Dturies as South Africa beat Pakistan by six super-slow close-ups, Wilson ruled the ball wickets inside three days in the first Test at had bounced and Elgar was reprieved. enturies from Tom Latham SuperSport Park on Friday. The decision clearly astonished the Cand Henry Nicholls put New The pair survived some early scares and Pakistan players and coach Mickey Arthur was Zealand in line for a defining vic- put on 119 for the second wicket before Elgar seen leaving his place on the players' balcony tory over Sri Lanka Friday in the was caught behind off part-time medium- and going to the adjacent office of match ref- second Test with a 659-run sec- pacer Shan Masood for 50, one ball after reach- eree David Boon. ond innings lead and the tourists ing his half-century. Television commentator Michael Holding losing early wickets in their record Amla finished a year in which he found criticised his fellow West Indian Wilson. chase. top form by making 63 not out. "I'm convinced he was out," said Holding. New Zealand, who lead by 74 The value of the partnership between Elgar "I think the third umpire made a mistake. The on the first innings, declared and Amla was shown as Theunis de Bruyn and protocol says you have got to be 100 percent their second innings on day three captain Faf du Plessis both fell cheaply before sure the decision was wrong to change it." in Christchurch at 585 for four Temba Bavuma swept Yasir Shah for four to In a similar situation, Indian captain Virat with Latham scoring 176 to go take South Africa past their target of 149 short- Kohli was given out in the recent second Test with his unbeaten 264 in the ly before tea on the third day. against Australia in Perth when television drawn first Test. Both captains, Du Plessis and Pakistan's umpire Nigel Llong found no conclusive evi- Nicholls was not out on a Sarfraz Ahmed, made 'pairs' by being dis- dence to overturn a 'soft' signal from the on- career best 162 with healthy con- missed without scoring in both innings. field umpires. tributions from Jeet Raval (74) Pakistan made an ideal start when Hasan Elgar and Amla survived some testing and Colin de Grandhomme (71 Ali trapped Aiden Markram leg before wick- bowling from the Pakistan seamers and grad- not out). et before a run had been scored. ' $ 1 && $ 1 1 ually began to lift the scoring rate on a pitch Sri Lanka at stumps were 24 Hasan and Mohammad Amir did not con- which favoured bowlers throughout. for two with Dinesh Chandimal cede a run off the bat until Amla clipped Amla, on eight, was dropped by Fakhar Afridi low to first slip where Azhar Ali South African fast bowler Duanne Olivier on 14 and Kusal Menis on six. Hasan for four in the sixth over. Zaman at third slip off Hasan when he appeared to take a diving catch. was named man of the match for his match Victory for New Zealand There were two crucial incidents with the slashed hard at the ball, which flew at chest On-field umpires Bruce Oxenford and return of 11-96. would give them a fourth con- total on 16, either of which could have swung height to the fielder. In the next over, Elgar, Sundaram Ravi conferred before referring to The second Test begins in Cape Town on secutive series win for the first the game in Pakistan's favour. on four, edged new bowler Shaheen Shah television umpire Joel Wilson with a 'soft' sig- January 3. time after wins over the West Indies, England and Pakistan in the past year. With more than two days left, D' 4 5'( 1+(43' Q8 8:".-.".7 8: Sri Lanka had reason for patience but lost both openers — Dimuth ;4 $ Karunaratne without scoring and Danushka Gunathilaka (four) — was dropped by Dushmantha '((40 '.(4- C;.-R 08C8"8.R in the first two overs. Chameera on 32 and survived an No team has ever scored lbw review on 75. But, on the and a self-belief. more than 418 in a successful stroke of tea, Chameera made the "We can give top teams a fourth innings run chase and the breakthrough when he had ndia's success against top- run for their money in big- pitch continues to offer some Latham caught behind off a faint Iranked nations this year has ticket tournaments. We are no hief coach Stephen Constantine on Friday assistance to the New Zealand legside edge. instilled a new self-belief and longer considered an under- Cmade it clear that he believes in the ability bowlers. The only reward with the new helped the women's hockey dog team by our opponents of his players and not their ages, saying he can Sri Lanka, however, were less ball in the morning session came team shed its underdog tag, and that's our biggest take- foresee a team which can serve Indian football effective with the ball and de when Lahiru Kumara trapped feels skipper Rani Rampal. away from 2018." for the next 10 years. Grandhomme in particular was Ross Taylor in front to claim the Indian women's hockey Speaking of the year India is fielding the second youngest side scoring freely when Kane senior batsman's wicket for 40. team won a historic Silver at ahead, Rani said the team's with an average age of 25 in the forthcoming Williamson declared midway Latham and Nicholls put on 214 the 18th Asian Games and ultimate goal will be to qual- AFC Asian Cup in UAE slated to begin from through the final session. for the fourth wicket with Latham another Silver at the Asian ify for the 2020 Tokyo January 5. De Grandhomme, who had achieving his eighth century and Champions Trophy this year. Olympic Games. "I never differentiate between seniors and six fours and two sixes in his Nicholls his fourth. They also finished at the quar- "We will be reporting to juniors. They are all playing for India. I'm not whirlwind innings, passed the 50 Only three times in cricket terfinals at the World Cup in the National Camp in the first interested in their ages, but their abilities. Our mark in a New Zealand record 28 history has the winning side London and ended at the week of January and begin our average age is about 25. The situation is fantas- deliveries, one better than the pre- scored more than 400 in the fourth place at the preparations in this crucial tic for Indian Football where we can foresee a $ %& vious best by Tim Southee against fourth innings, while the current Commonwealth Games. Olympic cycle where we will team for the next 10 years," Constantine said, England 10 years ago. record held by the West Indies is "Though we would have be playing Olympic the morning after India played a goalless draw en in the last 12 months. The boys worked very New Zealand resumed Friday 418 for seven against Australia 15 preferred to win Gold medal & Qualifiers," Rani said. against Oman in an international friendly. hard and I'm very pleased with the positive at 231 for two and Latham, whose years ago in Antigua. at the 18th Asian Games ) $ "Though personally I still "After this tournament, we'll have a young result," he said. unbeaten 264 in the drawn first The highest fourth innings Jakarta-Palembang as well as regret not winning the Gold Indian squad with an experience of playing in "It was phenomenal from the work-rate per- Test is the top score in all Test score in the modern era is New the Asian Champions Trophy, home turf during the Medal at the Asian Games an Asian Cup," he added. spective. The numbers are exceptional. We were cricket this year, continued his Zealand's 451 chasing 550 against I believe overall, we had a good Women's World Cup in which would have earned us Referring to the goalless draw against superb physically." purple patch with grim determi- England in 2002, while England outing in 2018," Rani said. London and a 0-1 loss to direct qualification, I believe Oman, Constantine said he was pleased with the Oman headed into the match with a 12- nation through 370 deliveries. scored 654 for five after being set "Beating England 2-1 at Australia in the semi-final at the result has only motivated efforts of his side. match-unbeaten-run which included victories For the most part, it was a a target of 696 by South Africa in the Commonwealth Games, a Gold Coast has given the and instilled a fighting spirit "It was a very good game for us. 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Ronaldo wasn't able to make into the However Real's advantage was very score sheet but he was the chief archi- short lived as Sadio Mane scored the tect to Real's triumph to glory. 5 % D $ &% G+8 D $& rance are the champions of Perisic equalised for Croatia after record of the day — Mbappe the world once again. Twenty a deft set-piece routine triggered by became the first teenager to score Fyears after Didier Deschamps the inconquerable Luka Modric. a goal in the World Cup final since lifted the trophy with the likes of The drama was not to end there. the great Pele. Croatian shoulders Zinedine Zidane, Patrick Viera Just over five minutes before half- slumped at that point but this and Thierry Henry by his side, he time, then referee, with assistance match was not done yet. did so again, this time with the rest from VAR gave France a penalty France goalkeeper and captain of his coaching staff beside him. He kick due to an apparent handball by Hugo Lloris has built a reputation was not wearing the French blue Perisic. The validity of that decision of having a sturdy pair of hands and but a three-piece suit that got was debatable – replays indicated a calm head to go with them in the drenched in the rain in Moscow. He that Perisic did not move his hands years in which he has been 2-. was the first French captain to lead towards the ball – but Antoine Tottenham Hotspur and France’s roatia and Real his team to a World Cup title in Griezmann was in no doubt as to No 1 goalkeeper but he chose a very CMadrid midfielder 1998 and on 15th July he became what he wanted to do with it. He wrong time to make an uncharac- Luka Modric ended the third man to win the title as cap- calmly rolled the ball past Danijel teristic blunder. He literally put the Lionel Messi and tain and manager with the same Subasic into the bottom left-hand ball into the path of Mandzukic Cristiano Ronaldo's team. corner and France were in the lead who tapped it in to goal. Record No dominance in the Ballon This was the World Cup in at halftime. Therein lay record 4 fell with that goal: Mandzukic d'Or awards by winning which strength on paper was ry affairs and there was a danger B! number 2: France are the first team became the first player since the prestigious French diminished to a useless statistic. that a tournament as entertaining to go into halftime of a World Cup Netherlands’ Ernie Brandts in 1978 football award. Germany ended the first round as as the 2018 edition might be decid- "" 4 final in the lead. to score for his team and an own It was for the first wooden spooners of their group, ed by a stinker of a match. How 7#!% The second half started with goal in the same game. 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He had the "# " sent in a thunderous strike from the er they could and eventually, the each in past decade. started, Les Bleus were the only side dubious honour of becoming the (!"%!(! edge of the box and extended Croatian players’ body language The midfielder, 33, that looked on course to proving first man to score an own goal in a France’s lead to 3-1. said that they knew it was now a lost who helped Croatia that tag right. World Cup final but he would get 6 " ! Minutes later, Kylian Mbappe cause. The final whistle came and reach the men's World Over the years, World Cup to make amends later in the match. @ !&( scored a similar goal, from outside tears flowed on both camps, albeit Cup final in Russia in & <$ P finals have tended to become drea- Exactly 10 minutes later, Ivan the box and that marked the third for opposite reasons. the summer, is the first Croatian to win the Norway's Ada young player. prestigious prize, which Hegerberg crowned the The 19-year-old fin- is voted for by journal- inaugural women's ished fourth overall, -?) D E :.5 7."8:"8: ists. Ballon d'Or winner. above Messi in fifth. On a historic Kylian Mbappe, Ronaldo was second, evening in Paris, the who dazzled for France with France and Atletico ceremony had a as Les Bleus triumphed Madrid striker Antoine women's category for in Russia in the summer, Griezmann third and the first time since its won the newly-formed Liverpool and Egypt star inception in 1956, with Kopa award for the best Mo Salah sixth. 1 (( 66 7 1 $ 6 7 ;; $ < G ,@ GG ,H n the most surprising ylian Mbappe, Richarlison, Iannouncement of the KJodan Sancho, Vinicius Junior, year Arsene Wenger, who Arthur Melo are some of those was serving as Arsenal’s names which you will hear in manager decided to leave many more years to come. By the club at the end of virtue of their stellar performance 2017-18 season, ending in 2018, these stars have shown that his 22-year career as the % $ $ 667 I J66 7 why they are considered as the full longest-serving manager < superstars. in the Premier League. : ,9 ? , While Kylian Mbappe helped He won seven FA Cup France to win the World Cup and titles along with three is leading the goalscorer list in Premier League while at Ligue 1, Richarlison gained the helm of the north n the most unexpected transfer of ward Paco Alcacer from Barcelona, immense spotlight while playing London club, the last of I2018, Portugal’s star Cristiano who on his loan spell at German for Everton. which came as a result of Ronaldo leaves Real Madrid to join Bundesliga created magic on the the unbeaten 'Invincibles' Serie A champions Juventus for 100 field for Dortmund by repeatedly season in 2003/04. million euros. After spending nine making his presence in the score- While a week after seasons at Spanish capital and scor- sheet. ($% 66 7 ( 66& 7 winning third UCL in as ing 450 goals in 438 games, five time In the January transfer market, $ ( ( * many attempts, Zinedine Ballon d’Or winner calls it time and Brazilian midfielder Philippe @? ,8H @G ,G Zidane calls it time over move to Turin in search of new chal- Coutinho made his dream come but his Real Madrid job, he lenges. His new deal will see him play joining Barcelona for 120 million plus was replaced by former for the Old Lady for next four years. 40 million benfits. Spain boss Julen Lopetegui However in 2018, Cristiano’s Also former Atletico and Chelsea but even his spell lasted for transfer wasn’t the only major switch goalkeeper and World Cup golden only 138 days and was but a couple of more superstars left glove winner Thibaut Courtious sacked after Real lose their clubs in search of new life. landed in spanish capital again but against Barcelona 5-1. England’s club Liverpool looked this time to join the other Madrid 66 7 . $ ,$ ! !! #66& 7 This was a massive to be the biggest gainer via these club. However by the end of his first < <$,( D $ Alisson Becker, In process of let Belgian go and within five month he was out of favour from that also. Dutch defender Virgil Van Djik, join Real, Chelsea brought Kepa to In the Premier League cycle, Chelsea sack Italian Swiss playmaker Xherdian Shaqiri, London for the record price for any Antonie Conte at the end of 2017-18 season, while Neby Keita and Fabinho and all goalkeeper. Manchester United parted ways with Jose Mourinho after these five have added strength to the Manchester City landed Riyad his side lose against Liverpool in the English Premier Reds side because of which they are Mahrez from Leicester to add power League game. sitting at top of the Premier League to the attacking unit. But Alexis During the World Cup also after the poor perfor- table, still unbeaten and six points Sanchez stint at Old Trafford turned ( $ 66& 7 3 (( % 667 mance by Argentina in the group stage and later their ahead of second placed Tottenham. out to be a bad dream for the Chile ) ( % round 16 exit against France, coach Jorge Sampaoli was Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund international as he suffered to find ? ,9 8H ,9 sacked by the Argentina football Federation. compeleted signing of Spanish for- form under Jose Mourinho.