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Kumar Singh, one of the four duced the concept of curative munity, in Jamia and 4   4 "  convicts in the brutal Nirbhaya petition in 2002. After the Sc Seelampur areas interacted  "   !  gangrape- and-murder case dismissed Akhsay’s review peti- with heads of mosques and   !  and confirmed the death sen- tion, his counsel sought three madrasas in city and urged tence awarded to him in 2017. weeks to file mercy petition them to appeal to locals to                     With this, the SC has dismissed before the President. Solicitor maintain “peace and harmony”.          "   "  ,""-   . % review petitions of all the four General Tushar Mehta said Police interacted with            death row convicts in the case. that one week is prescribed Shahi Imam Ahmed Bukhari of A juvenile, who was co- under the law for filing the Jama Masjid and Mufti (CrPC) in the area. Police on secutive day on Wednesday.  %  P !    accused, was convicted by a mercy petition. Muqarram, the Shahi Imam of Wednesday indicated that peo- The protesters, including juvenile justice board, and “We are not expressing our Fatehpuri mosque, to ensure ple with criminal backgrounds students and local residents, released from a reformation view in this regard. If as per the peace. Sources said police offi- had been part of the protest and hung a large map of India out- &   ' %   home after serving a 3-year law any time is available to the cers have impressed upon the could have incited the violence. side the university gate number term. Another accused Ram petitioner, it is for the petitioner Shahi Imams and Imams of Meanwhile, anti- 7 showing the places where stu- Singh reportedly committed to avail the remedy of filing other mosques in the Capital Government posters surfaced dents from other universities     *;(*$.$ fire,” the CM said. you go ahead with your designs suicide in Tihar jail. mercy petition within that stip- not to deliver fiery Friday ser- on the walls of Jamia with across the country are carrying Reminding him that “you then I will see how you imple- The convicts are left with ulated time,” the mons that may further vitiate protest outside the university out protests against ontinuing her tirade are the Home Minister of the ment the law here in the last option of filing cura- bench said. the atmosphere. continued for the third con- the CAA. Cagainst Citizenship country and not just a BJP Bengal.” tive petitions, which are rarely Witnessing violence a day Amendment Act (CAA), West cadre,” Mamata said “please She said the country was entertained by the court. To get earlier in North-East Delhi, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata take measures to ensure peace tense during the demolition of a relief from curative petition,      police imposed section 144 of Banerjee on Wednesday tar- in the country and withdraw Babri mosque but “even the petitioners are required to Criminal Code of Procedure       geted Home Minister Amit the CAA and National Register then things had not come to prove that the principle of nat-      Shah for converting the much for Citizens,” and warned “if such a pass.” bandied catchphrase of the      BJP — “Sabka Saath Sabka +       Vikas (development for all     together with all)” into “Sabka   Saath Sabka Sarvnas (debacle : Taking serious for all together with all).” note of rising rape cases in     Even as she walked at the India, the Supreme Court on   dais of a huge rally for third Wednesday took suo motu   :5 65(8     consecutive day, Mamata (on its own) cognizance for ATHAGARH: Students of the  .     trained her guns at Shah say- assessment of the criminal jus- Kalapathar Dhalapathar he battle to decide the  "  %  4 ing the Home Minister is only tice system in response to sex- Anchalika Higher Secondary TConstitutional validity of     good at setting the country on ual offences. School in Banki subdivision the Citizenship (Amendment)      fire. “Your only job is to set the Referring to the grue- under the Baideswar police Act (CAA) will now be fought 4  "!  !!  country afire,” Mamata said some 2012-Nirbhaya gang station area embarked on a stir in the Supreme Court. The SC  %$$ warning “it is easy to ignite fire rape and murder case, the top demanding arrest of the cul- on Wednesday issued notice to but very difficult to douse it.” court said it had shocked the prits, who have made the kiss- the Centre but refused to stay  .   !  “The job of the Home conscience of the nation and ing scene between a school boy the operation of the Act.     Minister is to douse fire and delay in such matters in recent and a girl viral in social media. The court sought response   4     not ignite it because it is very times has created agitation, of the Centre by the second   //    easy to set fire but very difficult   (   & %    %  & % ( !       &    #    anxiety and unrest in the  week of January next year on a   to control it. Don’t play with (     )      "   "   +#      minds of people. batch of pleas challenging the A Bench headed by Chief   CAA. The court also said the Justice S A Bobde sought arguments on granting stay response and status report by   can be advanced on January 22,  Q R    February 7, 2020 from all the the next date of hearing. states and high courts on A bench comprising Chief several aspects in such cases The agitating students Justice SA Bobde and Justices         including probe, collection of burned tyres in front of the BR Gavai and Surya Kant fixed evidence, forensic and med- school and shouted slogans 59 petitions, including those   %@..$%* ical evidence, recording of against the school authorities filed by the Indian Union    ! # plied to people. Also, they will act as statement of victim and time for their silence over the mat- Muslim League and Congress After several Opposition he Vigilance police on Wednesday conduct-  % facilitators for people to provide them frame for trial. ter. Later, school Principal leader Jairam Ramesh, for hear- MP, including well-known Ted simultaneous raids on the houses and office piped water connections. The bench, also compris- Maheswar Sahoo lodged an ing on January 22, next year. lawyers P Chidambaram and of Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) As many as 5,000 Jala Sathis would ing Justices B R Gavai and FIR with the Baideswar police Several petitions have been Kapil Sibal, questioned the con- Section Officer (SO) Bibhuti Bhusan Ray on the BHUBANESWAR: To ensure piped be recruited and 70 lakh people in Surya Kant, said it needs to col- to probe the matte and find the filed challenging the Act. The stitutional validity of the CAA allegations of acquisition of assets disproportionate water supply to every family in urban urban areas would benefitted under the late information and status for culprits who have made the petitioners including by RJD and said it cannot stand the to his known sources of income. areas, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik programme. The WATCO and the holistic implementation of pro- video viral. leader Manoj Jha, Trinamool scrutiny of law, it was widely During the raid, assets worth Rs 1,38,08,773, launched a ‘Jala Sathi’ programme here women self help groups’ association visions of rape law and appoint- Latest reports said the Congress MP Mahua Moitra, expected that SC will have to which includes two triple-storied buildings at on Wednesday. has signed an agreement in connection ed senior advocate Siddharth Principal gave a copy of the FIR AIMIM leader Asaduddin adjudicate on the Rasulgarh and Jharpada in Bhubaneswar, one Initially, the programme would be with this recently. “Women participa- Luthra as amicus curiae for to the agitating students, fol- Owaisi, Muslim body Jamiat subject. under construction building at Rasulgarh, a four- implemented in eight wards of tion in managing supply of drinking assisting it in the matter. PTI lowing which they withdrew Ulama-i-Hind, All Assam During the hearing, some wheeler and a two-wheeler, deposits worth Rs Bhubaneswar before being extend to water is quite significant. As ‘Jala the strike on Wednesday. As Students Union (AASU), Peace lawyers appearing for peti- 44,50,053 and gold and silver ornaments worth the entire city and other urban areas. Sathis’, women are expected to win the the Baideswar PS Officer-in- Party, CPI, NGOs ‘Rihai tioners sought a stay on the Rs 7,00,636 were found in possession of Ray and The Jala Sathis would visit door to confidence of people and act as a  Charge is on leave, his reaction Manch’ and Citizens Against operation of the newly amend- his family members. door to collect monthly water bills and bridge between people and the State could not be obtained. PNS Hate. ed law. Further inquiry was in progress. examine samples of water being sup- Government,” he added. PNS   P               O   !     "# "$                       !  !    ! & %  districts had met Patnaik, who "  O    had assured them that the       !   "  #  () State Government would not * + implement the NRC.   (  made a change in the terms of lakh affidavits are still pending     The BJP on the other hand reference (ToR) for the com- before the commission for        demanded that Chief Minister  ( mission in which the word scrutiny and most of these affi-   !$%  &   !   @ $:5 $' Naveen Patnaik clarify as to ( !  ‘small’ is added to identify the davits were filed by the investors "'       why the National Register of bona fide investors. The earli- who invested more than Rs    ! (  hief Minister Naveen Citizens (NRC) would not be er ToR was to identify the 10,000. Following the %!)*   !    CPatnaik on Wednesday implemented in  %@..$%* ‘bona fide’ investors and sug- December 12 notification, it is    $   reiterated his Government’s State. gest measures as to how to now not clear whether the large L  !  M# decision not to support the “While many foreigners he Justice MM Das refund the investors’ money. investors are going to get back National Register of Citizens are residing in our country, TCommission of Enquiry, In all its seven interim their money from the       (NRC). there is no system to identify probing into the chit fund reports submitted so far to the Government corpus fund. The   "  #   “Our BJD MPs in Lok them. Thus, the Union scam in the State for over four Government, the commission Government had set up a cor-   !$  "!   Sabha and Rajya Sabha have Government has introduced years now, is unlikely to inves- has only identified the small pus fund of Rs 300 crore in "!   .   made it clear that we do not the NRC for security of the tigate further or identify the investors, i.e., the investors 2016 to pay back the identified  /0   support NRC,” Patnaik told nation. The BJD supported it in ‘large’ investors in various chit who had invested less than Rs investors. Notably, the com-      reporters at the Naveen Niwas both the Houses of Parliament. fund companies. This is appre- 10,000 in the chit fund com- mission has received nearly 10 $  $ /123 4 here. Now, the Chief Minister has hended following the latest panies. Accordingly, vetting lakh affidavits from investors L$5 6  7.   On the Citizenship with foreigners.” gering,” he added. announced not to implement notification issued by the State over four lakh affidavits, the from across the State who were 5" 8 M   (Amendment) Act (CAA), he “I would appeal to our cit- Notably, on December 13, the NRC,” said BJP leader Government in this regard. commission has identified over duped by nearly 500 chit fund 9 5! said, “It has nothing to do with izens to let peace prevail and a Muslim delegation from Kharavel Swain at a Press con- The Government in its three lakh small investors. companies with a combined   # Indian citizens as it only deals not to indulge in rumour mon- Bhadrak, Baleswar and Jajpur ference. December 12 notification has Sources said another five amount of over Rs 3,000 crore.  ,- !" #$% &  (!"& )  $$* $& +,- ./+,

%         &  ''(           0   ing bath and purification of their   houses with holy water following   ! 2019 have declined by about issued to the applicants,” said As per the statistics of road completion of the solar eclipse. 12% compared to the same Transport Minister accidents, 17 lives on an aver- Meanwhile, at a Chhatisa  month last year. Padmanabh Behera after age are lost every hour in The new Motor Vehicles chairing a meeting of the India. ( ( (MV) Act that came into Road Safety Council here. In Odisha, as many as effect in the State on The authorities have 5,315 people died and over  September 1, 2019, is observed that several per- 5,000 people were seriously assumed as the major factors sons are riding motor vehicles injured in road mishaps in / % in reduction of road fatalities. without proper training. To the year 2018. A total of Though the law was in force take action against them, 38,204 were killed in the past for a period of only eight police and transport officials decade. The State registered   @ $:5 $' days, after which relaxation have been asked to impose a fatality rate 47% against the was extended for three fine on such vehicle users, he national average of 32%. ollowing implementation months to ensure the vehicle said. During January to September Fof new traffic rules by the users to avail the documents, Behera made it clear that 2019, a total 4,115 fatalities Odisha Government, the the State witnessed a signifi- checking of documents and occurred in Odisha at a   @ $:5 $' Dr Khuntia spoke with the State registered a marginal cant decline in accidents dur- vehicles would be strictly growth of 7.5% compared to delegation about the current decrease in motor vehicle ing the month. carried out both in rural and the same period of last year. ndia has made a name for situation of migrant labour in accidents this year compared However, the fatalities urban areas under the new In view of the rising fatal- Iprogressive legislations but India and abroad, various   @ $:5 $' Nojag meeting, servitors of to previous years. increased at a very high rate Act after the relaxation dead- ity rate in Odisha over last has a bad name for non-imple- International labour laws and the Shree Jagannath Temple, The road accident fatali- in the districts like Boudh, line ends. Besides, patrolling few years, the Supreme Court mentation of laws, said former their implications for Indian s a partial solar eclipse will has Puri decided to keep the ties during the quarter of Rayagada, Subaranapur, would be tightened on had constituted a committee MP Dr Rama Chandra Khuntia labour, and the possible solu- Aoccur across the country on temple open whole night on July to September, 2019 have Kandhamal, Deogarh and National Highways and black under the chairmanship of while interacting with the IIT tions for improving their life December 26, ‘Paka Nisedh’ (no December 25 due to the eclipse. come down by about 4.5 per Malkangiri though the num- spots would be identified by retired judge Radhakrishnan Madras Students’ Council. conditions. cooking of foods) will begin Though daily rituals at the cent compared to the same bers of vehicle users are com- March, he told reporters. in 2014 to review the road The Students Legislative At the end of the event, from 8.20 pm on the Christmas temple would be suspended period of 2018, according to paratively minimal there. Notably, India is placed at accidents scenario and mon- Council (SLC) delegation of the SLC Speaker Rishi Vigneshwar Day on December 25. As per after 8.30 pm, devotees can a report of the Road Safety “Efforts will continue to the top with highest number itor implementation of road Indian Institute of Technology and Legislator from Hindu almanac, people are have darshan of the deities Council, Odisha, on reduce the fatalities rate in of road accidents in the safety initiatives in the State. Madras met Khuntia, Indian Humanities and Social Sciences advised not to consume food throughout the night on Wednesday. coming days. During the world. In 2018, about 1.5 The fatalities had increased National Congress general sec- Department Aldas Vani during Paka Nisedh, which will December 25. Rituals would The report revealed that relaxation period, over 5 lakh lakh people were killed in by 35.2% during the period of retary, as part of their annual Prashamsa presented Dr begin after 8.30 pm on December resume at 8.20 am on fatalities during September, driving licences have been accidents across the country. 2014 to 2018 in the State. Parliament trip. Khuntia with a momento. 25. They can take food after tak- December 26.       (  O N " !   N% 8"4  "    !             O  < 

$   @ $:5 $' the cutoff rate, the Odisha earn their daily bread by  ! given SC status, Dalit Christian demands at a dharna held here contractors have to do it at less working with the contractors. and Muslim communities are on the occasion of International    O he All Odisha Contractors’ than 14.99%. The association also   :$ $'$:&@'    not being included in the cat- Minorities Rights Day. Among TAssociation held a meet- Association president protested a recent order, as per egory. others, State coordinator   @ $:5 $' ing here on Wednesday Pravat Dash said the which the contractors have to he Nabarangpur District reminding the State Government has not revised submit transit passes and roy- TBar Association on   he BJP on Wednesday said Government about its the schedule rate of 2014. alty receipts with the Works Wednesday announced not to @ $:5 $' Tthe ‘killing’ of Jajapur dis- demands, fulfilment of which Though the Odisha contrac- Department for the construc- represent the accused persons trict’s Haridashpur PEO has been assured by tors are taking work orders at tion materials they would use. involved in the gangrape and he Smitarani Biswal can be unrav- December 31. the rates fixed, they have no The association has decid- murder of a minor girl at TMulanibasi elled only if the CBI conducts The association alleged other alternative and are suf- ed to oppose the outside con- Gumandali village under the Samata a probe into the incident. that while the Government is fering huge losses. struction firms and demand- Koshagumuda police station in Parishad, “The Government has showing favour to the con- Besides the contractors’ ed that all works being carried the district two days back. Odisha on allotted over 152 acres of land tractors from outside the State losses, this practice has also out in the State be allotted to Association president Wednesday to the Ramco Cement in four by allowing them to take work posed a threat to livelihood of the contractors of the State Narashinga Tripathy said the strongly gram panchayats, Dharmasala, order by 100% to 300% over about one crore people who only. association has taken the deci- opposed the ‘in- Haridashpur, Thanuala and sion as ‘a moral and social principle’ dis- Aruha. The allotted land responsibility’ against the crimination includes graveyard, gochar, heinous crime committed by being meted out anabadi and devottar patches.   the accused in the district. to people Besides, the company has “We also demand before belonging to the encroached a vast area of land the State Government to give minority com- illegally. Main accused in Rs 20 lakh compensation for munities. Smitarani killing Rupesh       the family of the victim and “While the Bhadra’s house is in immediate arrest of the cul- Constitution has Haridashpur. To make these prits”, he added. given equal rights to all citizens, The Dalit body also Abhiram Mallick, Sayed encroached lands legal, pres-   @ $:5 $' The book was selected on the Tripathy also said the asso- minority communities are opposed the Citizenship Barkatalli Tanwir, Jugal Kishore sure had allegedly been put on basis of recommendations ciation has requested bar asso- being neglected in the State. Amendment Act saying it is Ranjit and Abdul Kalam Azad Smitarani. As she didn’t agree, oted writer and former made by a jury of three mem- ciations of undivided Koraput Non-establishment of Minority discriminating some commu- coordinated the programme. she was gangraped and mur- NChief Secretary Tarun bers. and lawyers to stand up to Commission in Odisha, non- nities on religion ground. Bahujan Buddhijibi Forum dered in a Rangasala,” alleged Kanti Mishra will receive the The award in the form of defend the gang rape and mur- implementation of the Prime It demanded that Minority members Bandhu Sethi, BJP State secretary Dr Lekhasri prestigious Kendra Sahitya a casket containing an engraved der accused persons as it would Minister’s 15 point Commisison be formed, PM’s Sangram Mallick, Mamata Samantsinghar. Akademi Award in the Odia copper plaque, a shawl and a be immoral to defend the case. prorgamems for minorities and 15-point programmes imple- Behera, Rabi Sethi, Babaji Jena, She demanded that language category. cash prize of Rs 1,00,000 will be Even if five days have non-conferment of SC status to mented, monitoring cell set up Ram Nayak, Gajendra Mallick encroachment of land by the The Akademi announced presented to Mishra at a func- passed the police are yet to get the Christians and Muslims are in all districts for safety of and Bijay Turuju graced as Ramco should be investigated its annual awards for 2019 in 23 tion to be held on February 25 any clue about the culprits. some examples of negligence,” Dalits, Minority Development guests. Later a six-member along with the Smitarani killing languages on Wednesday. next in New Delhi during the Sources said that the police said the Parishad. and Financial Corporation team submitted a memoran- case. Everything can be Mishra has been chosen for the Festival of Letters organised by have detained four persons of The Parishad also lament- made active and the CAA be dum to the Governor in favouf unearthed and Smitarani can award for ‘Bhaswati’, a book of the Sahitya Kotpad block in Koraput dis- ed that while Hindu Dalits, scrapped forthwith. of their get justice if the CBI conducts short stories penned by him. Akademi. trict for interrogation. Sikhs and Buddhists have been The Parishad made these demands. an inquiry, said Samansinghar. HITTING THE BULL’S EYE "  )*) +,  * -'

ing persecution will not be Assam, 1.9 million residents, understood clearly. Now, the names of all such per- leaders of the agitation and a foundational values and considered illegal immi- mostly Hindus, got into trouble. there is deep anxiety sons which have been signatory to the accord, Prafulla Constitutional principles. India grants if they have entered The BJP logic is Hindus in among Assamese that with deleted from the electoral Mahanta, had become Chief is a secular country. Religion is India on or before India’s neighbourhood have the CAB in place, citizen- rolls shall be restored. All Minister and colleague Bhrigu not the basis of citizenship. December 31, 2014. The been suffering hardship, vio- ship would be easily grant- persons expelled earlier Phukan a Minister. Current Religion cannot be the basis of Muslims are purposefully lence, and persecution. India is ed to any illegal non- but have since re-entered Chief Minister Sarbananda discrimination. Those who sug- excluded. All immigration their only hope; hence, the Muslim immigrant from illegally into Assam shall Sonowal is also a former pres- gest that India is the natural cases against them will CAB. The BJP also seems to Bangladesh, thereby caus- stand expelled'. Foreigners ident of AASU. home to Hindus and not stand abated. They will believe that India is ‘infested' ing a painful overrun of who came to Assam on or The BJP was under pres- Muslims clearly indicate also be eligible for Indian with illegal Muslim migrants natives by the aliens. The was to be the base date, and after March 25, 1971 shall con- sure from the saffron hardlin- is a foreign religion. Nothing citizenship on a priority constantly used as a vote bank Memorandum of Settlement on that ‘all persons who came to tinue to be detected and delet- ers to keep promise of a nation- can be more distressing for basis after six years of res- by the so-called secular forces. the Assam problem was signed Assam prior to 1.1.1966, ed and practical steps shall be wide NRC in order to ‘expel’ India’s 200 million Muslims, idency.There is a caveat: In Assam, the BJP converted by the Central Government including those whose names taken to expel such individuals. immigrants. But in Assam, the who have always been true States like Nagaland, the hitherto ‘anti-immigrant and the leaders of the Assam appeared on the electoral rolls ‘Constitutional, legislative and NRC came in place without the Indians having served the coun- Mizoram and Arunachal sentiment' to an ‘anti-Muslim movement at the residence of used in 1967 elections shall be administrative safeguards, as CAA, leaving Hindus exclud- try with a great sense of pride  #    " Pradesh which require an sentiment'. But when the out- the then Prime Minister Rajiv regularised forthwith'. may be appropriate, shall be ed. Hence, the big outcry. in every field over the centuries. inner-line Permit and the Sixth come emerged, the calcula- Gandhi on August 15, 1985 as Foreigners who ‘came to provided to protect, preserve The rabid saffron-hating The CAA-NRC package vidently, the Citizen Schedule areas in certain tions went awry. Far too many the result of a six-year agitation Assam between 1.1.1966 and promote the culture, social, Mamata Banerjee has taken deal will also be one of the most EAmendment Act (CAA)- north-eastern states including Hindus were out of the register. launched by the AASU in 1979 (inclusive) and 24th March, linguistic identity and heritage advantage to effectively show cumbersome, expensive and National Register of Citizens parts of Assam, the whole of So, they came up with the demanding identification and 1971 shall be detected in accor- of the Assamese people.’ dangers in the NRC. The bypoll challenging bureaucratic exer- (NRC) package is flawed and Meghalaya and parts of Tripura CAB only as a solution. deportation of illegal immi- dance with the provisions of The BJP Government has results have already testified to cises ever undertaken in the dangerous. It undermines the will remain exempt. So, those However, the north-eastern grants. The accord incorporat- The Foreigners Act, 1946 and been citing this clause to allay the fact. The BJP plan is to first country. It is sure to place an Indian ethos, values and citizen who become citizens availing States became furious. The ed all aspects including The Foreigners (Tribunals) protests in Assam, but the enforce the CAA and then extraordinary burden on citi- rights. It is likely to affect for- the new provisions will not be resentment there remains deep Constitutional and legal pro- Order, 1964’, and their names Assamese have lost trust in the push the NRC so that non- zens. India may turn heartlessly eign relations adversely. India’s able to settle and exercise their against ‘outsiders’ irrespective visions, international agree- ‘will be deleted from the elec- saffron design. The accord had Muslims who are left out have callous to the regularly-target- secular image is bound to take rights in these regions. of their religions. They began ments, national commitments toral rolls in force'. ‘Such per- also underlined the a way back in. The party ed Shias, Ahmedias and a beating. Most shockingly, it By way of fulfilling the fearing much bigger influx of and humanitarian considera- sons would be required to reg- Government’s ‘commitment for believes that this move will both Mujahirs from Pakistan and has enormous potential to 2014 election manifesto, the BJP migrants from Bangladesh. So, tions. The accord took care of ister before the appropriate the speedy all-round econom- give India the strongest-ever Afghanistan. The Myanmar undermine the Constitutional had introduced the Citizen the BJP introduced a set of the ‘Foreigners Issue’ and authorities of the respective dis- ic development of Assam with documentation of all its citizens Rohingyas and Sri Lanka values which is the biggest Amendment Bill (CAB) in exemptions in the new Draft ‘Safeguards and Economic tricts in accordance with the special emphasis on ‘education and also turn out to be elec- Tamils will just have to avail the worry. Parliament in the previous term Bill to strike a balance yet Development' and some more provisions of The Registration and science and technology torally beneficial in Bengal and law to become Indian citizens. Religious minorities but could not get it through keeping the core of the CAB pressing social and economic of Foreigners Act, 1939, and through establishment of the Hindi heartland. That is But the Muslims with their including Hindus, Sikhs, Rajya Sabha. The 2019 election intact and also assure the issues apart from a section on The Registration of Foreigners national institutions'. But per- perhaps the ideological and heart in India shall remain Buddhists, Christians, Parsis manifesto had the commit- northeast no loss of benefits in ‘Restoration of Normalcy’. For Rules, 1939’ while 'on the haps not much has happened political backdrop to the CAA aliens for all times to come. and Jains from Afghanistan, ment to bring in the CAB. any domain. purposes of detection and dele- expiry of a period of ten years until now to prove nobility of maze. But the entire move is India will cease to be a secular Pakistan and Bangladesh flee- When the NRC was updated in The Assam Accord maybe tion of foreigners, 1.1.1966 following the date of detection, the BJP intent. One of the top flawed and undermines India’s state.

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  00 %P  &&  R   HE:%%           ,#$ $    '$$@'    1   To cover interior areas, a Inspector Tara Pradhan, is the  1 total of 10 motorcycles have admin of the group. s many as 65 cadets of the been introduced for patrolling. She would coordinate with ANational Cadet Corps  31 *  While both the Union and State expenditure towards interest payment as   They would cover vulnerable all concerned for prompt (NCC) from Odisha are strand- Governments have introduced many the projects have been undertaking with areas which are not being cov- response in case of any emer- ed in of Assam fol-     schemes to ensure uninterrupted power JICA funds. ered by PCR vans. gency, complaint or grievance lowing the unrest there over the  supply and short out low voltage problem, Notably, the Government has target-   $9 Citizens Amendment Act grid substations are being constructed for ed to connect electricity to all households $(@' (CAA). Reportedly, the cadets easy transmission of power to both rural by March 21, 2020. For this, schemes like of 2(O) Battalion of the NCC   @ $:5 $' and urban areas. Odisha Distribution System Strengthening he Sambalpur went to Guwahati to take part Accordingly, the Odisha Power Project (ODSSP), State Capital Region Tpolice on in a weeklong north eastern he Government electrification pro- Transmission Corporation Limited Improvement in Power System (SCRIPS), Wednesday region trekking camp in Tgramme has been delayed at many (OPTCL) had invited tender for grid Biju Gram Jyoti Yojana (BGJY), BSVY, inducted two all- Shillong of Meghalaya. places in the State reportedly due to an substations and transmission lines at ODAFFA and Saubhagya Yojana have women Police They boarded train from alleged autocratic attitude of a contractu- Dhamra, Dashapalla and Kaikata. Letter been introduced by the Union and State Control Room the city railway station on al company, for which common people of Agreement (LOA) had been issued to Governments. (PCR) vans to December 9 and reached have suffered and departmental officers the Tata Projects for the three projects in However, the OPTCL is in trouble now their existing fleet Guwahati on December 11 as have become a worried lot. January 2018 and the company had to by giving project works to a national-level to enable women they were not able to reach Even, the Government is being forced complete the grid substation works with- firm. The Tata Projects has not even sub- in distress Meghalaya due to a curfew to pay more interest on its loan incurred in two years as per the tender conditions. mitted its project licence. The firm got the approach them imposed in Assam. for the purpose. But one-third of the work has not been works despite lacking experience and easily. Initially they were accom- According to information, the Tata completed even as the scheduled two-year skilled work force. Besides the three pro- The vehicles modated at an Army camp in Projects Limited has violated all norms set time is going to end soon. While 28 per jects, the company has also undertaken would patrol sen- Guwahati and later shifted to for electrification projects undertaken by cent of Dhamara grid station has been GIS substation work under the State sitive areas, in RDC camp. Though Odisha it. Works of grid substations at Baimundi done, less than 10 per cent has been done Capital Region Improvement in Power which women Government is working hard to and Kiakata under the Dhamara area and at Dashapalla and less than half done at System (SCRIPS) in violation of all CVC and girls are vul- bring them back, the cancella- Dashapalla grid substation are moving at Kiakata. As a result, power connection in norms. The Power Construction nerable. Among other initiatives by any person, especially tion of trains are causing a a snail’s pace. While locals have expressed nearby areas of Dhamra and rural area Employees’ Association has opposed it. The initiative, which is a for safety of women, a special women and senior citizens. delay. A teacher accompanying strong resentments, several appraisals of under Dashapalla and Phulbani has been It seems the dismal situation of 1998 first-of-its-kind in the State, WhatsApp group having Besides, 5T helpline no. the NCC cadets said, “The departmental officers and complaints by delayed. is going to be repeated this time too. The was launched by Northern women representatives of all 8458002950 is also working cadets are safe now. Efforts are the Power Construction Employees’ While locals have expressed unhap- company might quit the work halfway, Range DIG of Police Himanshu wards of Sambalpur town as its 24×7 to meet any exigency in on to return to Odisha by a spe- Association have remained futile only. piness, the Government is bearing extra apprehended the association. Lal. members has been created. 5T quickest possible way. cial train.”     '.!     # : *O< *              ! Q     %@..$%*   ll India   @:6$'&$' Hemgiri police station. They ADemocratic   $(5 $' had been lured by broker Students’ wo poor youths of Pyarilal Dhanuar, a resident of Organisation woman allegedly killed her TSundargarh, who had been Dunguridih, for good place- (AIDSO) mem- Ahusband at Gudipada vil- trafficked to work as labourers ment in Bengaluru and accord- bers held a lage under the Sahadevkhunta in Bengaluru, were detained by ingly Pyarilal allegedly had traf- demonstration at police station in Baleswar dis- the employer there and meted ficked both Khetraraj and College Square trict and surrendered before the out with torture. Surendra to Bengaluru on here on Monday Baripada Sadar police on The family members of August 20. against the lath- Wednesday. The deceased was the victims met the Assistant Pyarilal allegedly had icharge by the identified as Badha Marandi. He Labour Officer (ALO), engaged them in Ramakrishna Delhi police on was engaged as a security guard   *5;:$' his elder son Dhananjaya Sundargarh and narrated the Borewell situated at Sarkopur the agitating stu- at the FCI office in Baleswar and Narayan had taken over as the plight of two youths, pleading before leaving Bengaluru. The dents of Jamia staying at a house in Gudipada. he final coronation of interim king the same day. As for their safe release. family members of Khetraraj Millia Islamia The reason behind the extreme TPrince Dhananjaya Narayan per the tradition, the throne The ALO, Sundargarh, and Surendra alleged that the University in New step by the accused, identified Bhanj as the 49th King of cannot be left vacant. Ananta meanwhile, has written to the owner of Ramkrishna Borewell Delhi on Sunday. as Sita Hembram, is yet to be Keonjhar princely state was Narayan’s death rituals were State Labour Commissioner had been torturing the youths The agitators ascertained. held on Dhanu Sankranti on performed only after on Tuesday and requested for and also had not been giving alleged that the police resort- implementing several discrim- against it. Earlier in the day, the body Monday. Dhananjaya Narayan Dhananjaya’s interim corona- further action for the rescue of them food to eat. ed to firing tear gas shells and inatory laws, which is leading Among others, AIDSO of Marandi was recovered by ascended to the throne as per tion was performed. the youths. On Monday afternoon, the rained lathis on the peaceful to agitations by the students. vice-president Tarunsen Nayak, police from the house. A bill- the decision taken by Rajamata Dhananjaya Narayan The victims are Khetraraj family members of the victims demonstrators, due to which The Government is crushing secretary Binod Sethy, Isa Dhar, hook which was found near the Malavika Devi. began his work on Tuesday Bhoy(22), a resident of Dumajor went to the Labour Office in scores of students were injured. these agitations by using police Subhasmita Sahu, Amarendra body, suspected to be the mur- Following the death of the after offering prayers to deities and Surendra Chita(23), a res- Sundargarh and lodged their They alleged that the BJP- force. The organisation mem- Nayak and Saroj Mansingh der weapon, was seized by 48th Keonjhar King Ananta at the local Sri Sri Baladebajew ident of Dunguridih under complaint before the ALO. led Central Government is bers urged the people to protest were present. police. Narayan Bhanj on December 1, Temple.   ' % //    (1   ( 4 "#$ %     $(5 $' tioned that on Monday at %R/    around 7 am, they received a he Khaira police expediting phone call from Anita where Ta case of burn injuries relat- she asked them to take her    ed to dowry torture have along with them, else the in- & 0 / detained the mother-in-law of laws would kill her.  * dents. The students alleged that a newlywed bride. Around 7.30 am, just about   *5;:$' Mahakud had not received the Earlier, the students had the authorities had promised to Anita Parida (18), wife of 30 minutes later, they received money inspite of the money  # held agitation to fulfil the provide the required infra- Gouranga Parida of Saddikpur demands. information from the in-laws ili Mahakud, a resident of paid in records. The Collector, !  demands and recently they structure and staff to the cam- village under Shyamsundarpur The parents of the victim that Anita met with a fire acci- LFakirpur village under Keonjhar was instructed to locked the center's main gate pus but no step had been taken GP, was undergoing treatment alleged that after a few days of dent. The in-laws while main- Sadar ICDS, managed to look into the matter. It was till basic facilities are made so far Students like in the SCB Medical College and solemnization of marriage their tained that Anita set herself on receive her financial assistance found that the money had        *5;:9 available in the campus. There Rasmiranjan Panda, Sandip Hospital, , after sus- daughter was tortured both fire, the parents alleged that the in Mamata Yojana after inter- been sent to a wrong bank $' is no good road connectivity to Nair,Dwanita Mehta,Subham taining severe burn injuries physically and mentally for Rs former committed heinous vention under 5T system intro- account instead of Mahakud's. the campus, no library, no Jena,Biswajit Behera, Sitanshu following her initial admis- 1 lakh. As they were not able to offence in order to eliminate duced by the State Immediately steps were lready two years have boys or girls common room, no Swain, Srimayee Pati, Manasi sion in the District meet the demand, she was their daughter. The mother of Government. taken to bring back the money Apassed since Keonjhar hostel or security in the premis- Dixit, Md Navim, Ranjan Headquarters Hospital. subjected to more and more the victim lodged an FIR with Recently, at least 15 and make payment to campus of North Orissa es. The students demanded an Barik, Priyanka Mahapatra and Anita, daughter of torture by her in-laws includ- police. Mamata Yojana beneficiaries Mahakud. University was opened and ATM counter, bank, Xerox many others submitted a mem- Jagabandhu Parida of village ing brother of the husband . The police registering a under ICDS Keonjhar were "I am thankful to the dis- students were admitted for dif- facility, canteen, seminar hall, orandum to the district Kalajhatia under the Oupada There were several rounds case under relevant sections of contacted over telephone to trict administration and the ferent courses here. But the smart class room, more class Collector, VC NOU, Higher police limits, had married to of meetings with the village dowry torture detained moth- know whether they had officials for taking steps for education in the centre has rooms, parking, bus transport Education Minister, Chief Gouranga four months ago on gentries to resolve the issue but er –in-law Annapurna Parida received the financial assis- providing the assistance," said been affected due to lack of service, library, hostel, road, Minister and local MP and June 18 as per Hindu customs in vain. in this connection and an tance in time. The 5T Mahakud who had lost hope of basic facilities, for which there common room and appoint- MLAs regarding their and rituals meeting the The parents further men- investigation. Department found out that getting the benefit. is discontentment among stu- ment of required teachers. demands. /  "   "<       &   0  &I (    through auctions In the meantime the  29  ( (1 allows them to AITUC-affiliated trade unions "4  extract larger rev- organised demonstration at     (  enue share from Barbil, to press for job securi- "4 the sale of ores. ty. They demanded that the   $($:&8' Odisha, the new ‘owners’ after the auction   $ $:8$.:$    country’s biggest must not squeeze job oppor- he Balangir Action iron ore produc- tunities. The workers now TCommittee began observ- he Mukhiguda police have disha occupies an impor- er, started process involved in raising iron ore ing a two-day bandh in the Tbegan an investigation after Otant position both in terms to auction mines should continue. Workers are town from Wednesday registering a case on Tuesday of mineral deposit and pro- before their leas- apprehensive that new ‘parties’, demanding fulfilment of three into the missing of Upper duction. It is one of the largest es expire in which emerge successful in major demands. Indravati Hydro Electric mineral bearing States in India, March 2020. steel the auctions, might attempt to Members of the commit- Project (UIHEP) General having 16.92 per cent of the manufacturers, reduce the existing tee resorted to picketing in Manager Narayan Prasad total reserves of the country. sponge iron ore producers, Environmental, social prob- workforce. front of Government offices Meher (55) on Tuesday The mineral deposit is not pellet manufacturers and pig lems along with mining-relat- On the other hand, the sit- and banks in the morning. evening. Meher has been only vast but also equally iron makers along with leading ed risks create conflicts uation of scarcity of resources However, shops and other reportedly missing for the last diverse. merchant miners are set to bid between miners and local com- and rush by company owners business establishments, edu- two days. He was residing in a While mining is beneficial aggressively for these blocks. munities. Mining has adverse to win the bids at any cost is cational institutions and vehic- Government quarter at to the economy, both in terms The socioeconomic condi- environmental impacts and unlikely to benefit India’s min- ular movement were excluded Mukhiguda under the Jaipatna of its economic impact and the tion will be impacted due to the eventually adverse impacts on erals sector in the long run. from the ambit of the police station in Kalahandi value to other industries of its mining in Odisha. As the mines soil, water and vegetation of Consumers are likely to bear bandh.   $(5 $' on Tuesday and it would con- district. His wife Surekha, who product, it almost always has are located in the undeveloped that area, leading to impact on the brunt of increased cost of Several organisations and tinue for a week. As per the filed the FIR, told mediaper- adverse environmental impacts interior areas of Odisha, so the human health. domestic metals production. associations of the district ven as skyrocketing of offer, he is gifting one kg of sons that Narayan went to his and eventually health impacts. Government most preapare Another effect is the Expected manipulation of the have extended support to the Eonion price continues to onion to anyone buying a office at 10.30 am on Monday The MMDR 2015 and come with a progressive degradation of land. The min- regulatory processes by the bandh call. The demands of burn a hole in the pocket of smartphone from his shop. and did not return home. (Amendment) has allowed roadmap and action plan for ing land should be properly miners could adversely impact the agitators are establish- customers, a mobile phone “I conceptualised the offer “As far as my knowledge appropriation of more than socio economic development reclaimed for renewed vegeta- employment, employee health ment of a permanent Bench of shop owner at Motiganj in keeping in mind the price of goes he had no enmity with 329 existing mining leases for of the community, which can tion and wildlife while in pre- and safety, environment and the Orissa High Court here, Baleswar town has come up onion and competition in the anybody. When I called him at commodities like iron ore, be made mandatory for the vious mining lands can even be community management rehabilitation and compensa- with an innovative offer, under market,” he said. 12.40 pm yesterday he did not chromite and manganese, prospective mine owners. The used for farming. Proper soil processes and above all India’s tion for the oustees of Lower which smartphone buyers are Earlier, a newly-wed cou- respond,” she said. which had their mining rights forest-dwelling adivasis, indige- and water treatment must be needs for mineral conservation. Suktel project and construc- getting onion for free. ple in Angul district had been The Mukhiguda outpost, granted 50 years ago. The State nous tribes, in all the mining needed for that area by which In this context sustainable min- tion of a bypass road in the The shop owner Priyank gifted onions at their marriage Sub-Inspector Premchand Governments including Odisha zones of Odisha, are the direct- pollution rate becomes ing would be a significant chal- town. Kotecha commenced the offer reception. Sahu said investigation is on. are excited that this recycling ly affected stakeholders. reduced. lenge.  ,6 !" #$% &  (!"& )  $$* $& +,- ./+,

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P  #   two-day visit to A total of 12 counters  67.  < 8       '   ( Kandhamal dis- would be opened at the stadi-     :  !  $  /12E92H :  8 trict from um to ensure smooth conduct   @ $:5 $' Persons with Disability       >    %    :  !   Tuesday, said of the sale and on December Minister Ashok Chandra $ /12E#.        C    fresh and safe 20. Tickets will be sold from 9 he Institute of Cost Panda and Bhubaneswar MP C   :    ! C   : 6 ! "    drinking water am to 5 pm. A total of 10,050 TAccountants of India, Tax Aparajita Sarangi have con- @    8 "  %  ( 4   through tickets would be made available Research Department and sented to grace the occasion. 5"!   &  # pipelines would at the counters. Bhubaneswar Chapter are The theme of the national be provided to The prices of tickets for organising a two-day national seminar is “Conducive Tax  P    3         every household Gallery 1 and 3 is Rs 600, seminar on taxation on Laws- Challenges and 85 .    /123   C!! 4 !!     4 in the district by Gallery 2 and 4 is Rs 500, December 21 and 22 at the Opportunities” in which delib-   !; O%! 4;% !  !  ( (  March Gallery 6 and 7 is Rs 400, KIMS Auditorium, KIIT erations on various contempo- "$   !:  !    !#. ' !6  31, 2020. The Minister also visited dif- MLA Angad Kanhar, Zilla Gallery 6 (only for affiliated University Campus-5 here. rary topics on GST and Income ""!  '%  !@!8'56;     The Minister held a meet- ferent Aahar Kendras in the Parisad President Akankhya units) is Rs 200, Special Food Supplies and Tax Act would be held.   "   " 4  . 5   ing with the district officials at district. Pradhan, ADM Basant Sahu, Enclosure is Rs 3,000, New Consumer Welfare Minister More than 600 delegates ""!    6'8(6; !   ;>/92 the Collectorate here and Later, he inaugurated the DRDA PD Biswanath Barik, Pavilion is Rs 5,000, Corporate Shri Ranendra Pratap Swain, from corporate houses, law-    !  # (%;;  <&   56     directed them to use the Election Store House inside ITDA PA Birendra Das, Box is Rs 8,000, A/C Box Planning and Convergence and makers, senior officials of gov-   *         ! "    "   Central and State Planning Panchayat office, built at a cost Phulbani BDO Subrat Jena (Gallery 4) is Rs 5,000. Notably, Commerce and Transport ernment departments, regula-      " # Commission funds and the of Rs 14 lakh, and the Kanibali and other district officials were 18 per cent GST would be Padmanabha Behera, Social tors and CMA practitioners Planning Board Fund in com- Anganwadi Centre building, present. charged on the tickets. Security and Empowerment would participate in the event.  #   $  +         #  P'  ((        &1   &    $&$. 8:&@' During interaction with   )  Q local people, the company offi- ,  head of JSW Utkal Steel cials clarified that the project   @ $:5 $' is conducting a student test in   @ $:5 $' Among others, ALimited public hearing will come up after considering 30 zonal colleges of Odisha .  Women and Child scheduled to be held at locals' issues and fulfillment of he 72nd All India with participation from 5,000 he present genera- Development Minister Gadakujanga on December 20, their demands. The company TCommerce Conference of commerce undergraduate stu-   $ $(@' Ttion students have Tukuni Sahoo, a few senior officials of the will take utmost care to satis- Indian Commerce Association dents. The winners of all zones immense potentials Vigilance SP Dr company accompanied by local fy people before launching the (ICA), Golden Jubilee celebra- will be awarded with prizes and eshav Rao, ITS, took over and possibilities. With Sarthak Sarangi and PR members and pro -industry project, said Deputy MD Goel. tion of Odisha Commerce encouraged to participate in the Kas Director (Personnel), continuous efforts and school Headmistress people visited the proposed He also visited local Mahavir Association, the 40th All conference free of cost. Besides, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited determination, they Sanjita Sahu were pre- project site at Gadakujanga temple in Nuagaon and Odisha Commerce Conference that it is also decided to felici- (MCL) on Wednesday. can overcome all pos- sent. and Nuagaon villages on Kunjabihari temple in and an international seminar tate the crown of commerce Rao, a former General sible obstacles and Prangya Wednesday and held direct Gadakujanga and performed on ‘Global Business: Emerging education of the State for their Manager with BSNL, is a BTech achieve their goals. Rayan advised the students Priyadarshini Mallick, Deepika interaction with locals. worship. On the other hand, Issues and Challenges’ will be contribution to make the com- in Electrical Engineering from Sainik School to focus on their goals with a Naik, Arnab Das, Abhinav The visiting JSW officials the anti-project groups have held simultaneously at the KIIT merce education popular in the IIT, Bombay and a postgradu- Bhubaneswar Principal Group passion to serve the mother- Mohanty, Aakansha Samal, included Deputy Managing started their home works hold- University here from state. Prof Achyuta Samanta, ate from IIM, Ahemdabad. Capt S Dominic Rayan opined land in the best possible man- Pratyush Kumar Bhanja, Director Binod Goyel, Odisha ing meetings in Dhinkia, December 20 to 24. Founder, KIIT and KISS is Rao brings with him 26 this joining as chief guest at the ner. School chairman Madan Janhabi Biswal, Arpan head Ranjan Das, Vice Nuagaon and Balitutha More than 3,000 delegates chief patron of the conference years of experience in HR, valedictory ceremony of the Mohan Panda presided over Anubhav Sahoo, Saibabh President Satya Kumar Mallick, Panchayats. They have decid- from India and different parts while Prof Asoka Das and Prof vigilance, project execution, three-day annual athletic meet the function and Principal Dr Kumar, Preety Rani Swain, Human Resources Officer ed to oppose the JSW project of the world, including the Hrusikesh Mohanty, VC, KIIT planning and operations in of the DAV Public School KC Satapathy highlighted the Aurojeet Patnaik and Adyasha Subash Parida, Zilla Parishad citing it will jeopardise their USA, Australia, Nepal, are patrons. Prof Sasmita the telecom industry. He served Chandrasekharpur on achievements of the school in Jena were adjudged as cham- Member Itishree Bhuyan. livelihoods and create serious Bangladesh and Kuwait, will be Samanta, Pro VC is the con- as a Director in the Central Wednesday. sports arena. pions in different categories. Pro- industry leaders Tamil environmental hazards. They participating in the meet. ference secretary and Prof Vigilance Commission during Pradhan, Rajendra Behera, demand immediate cancella- Academicians, researchers, Jayanta Kumar Parida is the 2010 to 2015. He has also Narayan Chandra Jena and tion of the JSW public hearing practitioners and scholars will organising secretary. It will be served as chief vigilance officer many others were present. scheduled for December 20. provide incisive insights on presided over by Prof H of four organisations under  /     &    2  the burning topics of contem- Venkatswarlu, president, Indian the Ministry of Civil Aviation porary significance selected Commerce Association under for about two years.   $&$. 8:&@' 2    3 for the conference. the stewardship of Prof Rao was accorded a warm For the first time in histo- Narender Kumar, secretary, welcome at the MCL head- he 8th district-level Science ry, in the run up to the ICA. 972 research articles on quarters h ere by senior exec- TFair and 46th Jawaharlal )  )  ‘Commerce Mahakumbha’, the five themes will be pre- utives and staffs on his arrival Nehru Science and Odisha Commerce Association sented. on Wedbesday. Environment Exhibition 2019   @:6$'&$' ried to Tulasi Toppo(30), a res- was inaugurated by Water ident of Jautujbahal under Resources and I and PR man of Sundargarh district Bamra police station, ten years Minister Raghunandan Das at Awas arrested and forwarded ago. The couple has a son of 9 the Erasama High School to court by police on Wednesday years age and daughter of 7 premises, 30 km away from allegedly for killing his wife and years age. Lalit works as a here, on Tuesday. later set her on fire on Tuesday. crane operator. On Tuesday Das reiterated Balikuda Police also conducted post morning, Lalit had returned was home for the globally mortem of the body of deceased home after work. Both his renowned scientist late Dr Parija. Jagatsinghpur MLA Prativa Manjari Das also spoke. on Wednesday and handed over children had gone to school. Pranakrushna Parija and his Prasanta Muduli, Paradip MLA As many as 159 science her body to her family members. Tulsi was working in kitchen. research and invention on Sambit Routray, Jagatsinghpur projects prepared by school stu- According to sources, Lalit Sources said, Lalit and Tulsi botany had been recognised by MP Dr Rajashree Mallick, Zilla dents from different blocks Majhi(35), a resident of had war of words on some across the world. He appealed Parishad President were exhibited at the fair and Majhipada Tudalaga under issue, following which Lalit in students to work hard to Priyadarshini Biswal, professor a total of 79 projects were Bargaon police station of a fit of rage, picked an iron pipe become a scientist like Dr Paban Kumar Jena and DEO selected for State-level. Sundargarh district, had mar- and hit on the head of Tulsi.      7!#  .4     ' 8 1

  %$:68&$' report here. On Monday, registered a max- old wave conditions imum of 11.4 degrees Celsius. Cgripped Punjab and Besides Narnaul, the min- Haryana on Wednesday with imum temperatures dropped at the maximum and minimum several places in Haryana.Hisar temperatures dropping by sev- recorded a minimum temper- eral notches with Capital ature of 4.6 degrees Celsius, Chandigarh recording the cold- three notches below normal fol- est day of the season. lowed by Rohtak (6), Bhiwani Fog led to reduced visibili- (6.3) and Ambala (7.7). ty at several places, including In Punjab, Faridkot was the Chandigarh, Ambala, Hisar, coldest recording a low of 3.6 Karnal, , Ludhiana and degrees Celsius followed by Bathinda. Narnaul in Haryana Bathinda (5.7), Adampur (6), was the coldest place in Amritsar (6.4), Gurdaspur the two states recording a min- (7.1), Halwara (7.2), and imum temperature of 2.5 Ludhiana (7.6). Meanwhile, degrees Celsius, 3 degrees below the maximum temperatures in normal. While the minimum the two states hovered 7-10 temperatures in the region degrees Celsius below normal. hovered a few notches below In Haryana, Karnal (11.4), the season’s average, the day Ambala (13.8) and Hisar (15.5) temperatures too registered a and in Punjab, Amritsar (11.5), sharp fall at several places. Ludhiana (14.2) and Patiala Chandigarh, the common (14.1) were among the places   @ $:5 $' The project ‘The Complex, New Delhi recently capital of the two states, record- that recorded below normal Inquisitive’ aims to identify and praised the innovation for ed a maximum of 11.3 degrees maximum temperatures. n the prestigious STEM the bacteria and virus affected its farmer-friendly novelties. Celsius, down 10 notches Meanwhile, the weather IAvishkaar Makeathon 2019, to the crops and send alarming The students along with against normal, making it the remained dry and cold in a team comprising Rishikesh messages to the farmer con- the mentor teacher Jyoti Ranjan ’s coldest day of Himachal Pradesh on Amit Nayak and Ritwika Panda cerned with the help of a ther- Mohanty were honoured with the season so far. Chandigarh’’s Wednesday as Manali, of Class-XI of the DAV Public mal camera, WiFi module and trophies certificates and invi- day temperature was lower Sundernagar, Bhuntar, Keylong School, Chandrasekharpur has through GSM within a very tation to represent India in than Himachal Pradesh’’s cap- and Kalpa shivered at sub- been adjudged as the champi- short span of time and with a London. The school authorities ital of Shimla, which recorded zero temperatures with the ons and invited to represent nominal cost. honoured the winning team a high of 14.9 degrees Celsius, weatherman predicting heavy India as the only school from A 36-member jury exam- after their arrival and wished as per a Meteorological rain and snowfall in the next the State at London ined the best 100 innovations luck for the Department weather two-three days. International Science event. of the nation at Thyagraj Sports international event. !" #$% &  (!"& )  $$* $& +,- ./+,  ,4

                  .56 )  -    .    of the Narendra Modi-Amit Shah led BJP Government   which has resulted in massive     #  $ ing training to become officers  ( %# unemployment, economic :5 65(8M$.:$ against the institute's capacity slowdown, unprecedented of 750. 113  price rise and atrocities against  %P !   eeved over the Defence As of now there are three   :5 65(8 women," Venugopal said. PMinistry mulling over the centres training cadets to The divisive policies of the     #  closure of the Officers Training become officers and they are fter the "success" of the BJP Government like Academy (OTA) in Gaya, Bihar namely IMA, Dehradun, ABharat Bachao Rally last Citizenship Amendment Act   :5 65(8 "It is gratifying that stu- Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Officers Training week in the national Capital, and brutal police crackdown on dents and the young genera- has written a letter to Defence Academy(OTA), and the Congress has decided to protesting students and citizens day after Prime Minister tion are liberal, secular, tol- Minister Rajnath Singh strong- Gaya OTA. conduct a 'Save India, Save will also be taken up, which are ANarendra Modi's dare to erant and exhibit humanism. ly protesting against the move The decision to open the Constitution' flag march in all aimed at diverting the attention the Congress to announce Is the Government challeng- as the OTA provided employ- Gaya OTA was taken after the the State capitals on December from the burning issues affect- giving Indian citizenship to ing these values," the ment opportunities in the Kargil conflict in 1999 as it was 28, its foundation day. ing the common people, the all Pakistanis, senior Congress leader also asked. region and contributed to the anticipated that more youths Congress president Sonia party said in a statement. Congress leader P At a poll rally in economy. will opt for a career in the army. Gandhi would hoist the Congress also said the Chidambaram on Wednesday Jharkhand, Modi had said, "I However, sources in the Hence, the Army needed infra- Congress flag at party head- party did not seek an interim wondered what the meaning give an open challenge to the Ministry said in New Delhi, (  & %     + structure for training and the quarters in New Delhi while all stay by the Supreme Court on of such challenges was. "Why Congress and its friends from Sikh Light Infantry Regimental Gaya institute was started. senior State leaders and heads the amended Citizenship Act should we give citizenship to this land of the brave . If they Centre will be shifted once the The OTA, Gaya, which Dehradun and the vacated However, the number of of frontal organisations would and alleged "misinformation" people who are already citi- have courage, let them open- OTA is shifted to Indian was set up in 2011, "not only space might become the Sikh people who could qualify to participate in the march the was being spread about it, zens of Pakistan? What is the ly announce that they are Military Academy(IMA), provided employment oppor- Light Infantry Regimental become officers to join the State capitals, which would be while asserting that the legis- meaning of such challenges to ready to give Indian citizen- Dehradun. They said the army tunities in the region but also Centre soon. At present the Army did not take place, they organised by the respective lation goes against India''s glob- the Opposition," he asked. ship to all Pakistanis." had proposed to the Defence contributed towards economy Sikh Light Infantry Regimental said adding the youth were now Pradesh Congress Committees al obligations. Ministry to close down OTA and sense of security in the Centre is co-located with the more inclined to go in for jobs (PCCs). The reaction came after the goes against international petitions" and the Supreme due to underutilization of area", he added. Rajput Regimental Centre, in the private sector and other The decision was taken in Supreme Court earlier in the treaties signed by previous Court made it clear in the begin- resources and the institute had "It would be very inap- Fatehgarh in Uttar Pradesh. spheres. a meeting of AICC general sec- day decided to examine the Governments. ning that they are issuing notice become unviable. propriate to close the Officers Giving reasons for the pro- They also said even the retaries and in-charges on late constitutional validity of the "The main petition in the on the main petition, for which In the letter written on Training Academy at Gaya. posed shutting down of the OTA Chennai was able to fill 50 Tuesday night. CAA, but refused to stay its court today was ours, filed by the next date is January 22. Wednesday, Kumar said he This wrong decision by OTA, which trains technical per cent of its seats as Short AICC general secretary K implementation. Jairam Ramesh. I want to clar- "We made three requests in came across the news of pro- Ministry of Defence is against entry scheme cadets and short Service Commission obvious- C Venugopal said that a series Party leaders Abhishek ify that none of the petitioners our petition. This Act is uncon- posed closure of the OTA, the state's interest and it servicely was not an attractive option of flag marches is being organ- Singhvi and Jairam Ramesh had asked for an interim stay. stitutional. It is against our Gaya, in some newspapers and would be a gross injustice to commission(SSC)cadets, offi- for the aspiring youths to have ised in continuation of the said at AiCC press briefing that We did not seek an interim stay. international duties. This digital media. the people of Bihar," Kumar cials said the institute was "not a career in the armed forces. success and the momentum in its petition against the We only sought a show cause Government has violated ter- The Chief Minister, whose added. serving the purpose the way it Same is the case with IMA generated by the massive Citizenship Amendment Act notice to be issued," Singhvi ritorial agreements signed by JD(U) is an alliance partner of Sources in New Delhi said was planned." Moreover, the Dehradun which is training 'Bharat Bachao Rally'. (CAA), the Congress did not said. previous Governments, includ- the BJP, termed the develop- the cadets training at OTA in resources were underutilized about 300 cadets less than its "The flag march is aimed at seek an interim stay on the leg- There is misinformation ing the Assam Accord and the ment as "shocking and very dis- Gaya, functional since 2011, are they said adding nearly 250 strength adding the academy registering a strong protest islation.They alleged that the being spread about "our peti- All Tripura Tribals Force," he turbing." likely to be shifted to IMA, cadets are currently undergo- has a capacity of 1,650. against the anti-people policies law is "unconstitutional" and tion". There were about 55-60 said.     !  #   "( !   

  :5 65(8 since August after abrogation of ministry official said. Article 370 giving special sta- Of the total "successful" )    )  ith Pakistan continuing to tus to and Kashmir and infiltration bids, 59 were since   & +   Wviolate ceasefire on the split the state into two union August -- seven in October, 20     :5 65(8 inter-State tiger translocation, inter-state translocation project. 750-km-long territories. in September and 32 in August. which was initiated in 2018. For instance, said the panel, (LoC), Army Chief General Ever since the abrogation There had been 143 successful #  3#    he National Tiger "The tigress will be brought while translocating and after Bipin Rawat said here on of Jammu and Kashmir's spe- infiltrations in 2018, 136 in TConservation Authority to Ghorela centre at Kanha translocation, both the animals Wednesday situation can escalate cial status under Article 370, as 2017 and 119 in 2016.    45/66   (NTCA) has held the Odisha Tiger Reserve in MP, with were not monitored and man- at any time. He, however, said many as 190 stone pelting inci- Also, there were a total of Government guilty of failing to immediate effect and will be re- aged as per the NTCA protocol. "we are prepared for a response dents have been reported in 544 incidents of stone pelting ensure safe habitat to the two wilded for subsequent release to "The tigress T-2 brought along the retaliatory matrix." with 250 peo- so far in 2019 and 190 of them   :5 65(8 Singh will interact with translocated big cats in Satkosia suitable habitat," said Anup from Bandhavgarh Tiger His observation came in ple involved in them being cur- have taken place since August the Sri Lanka Navy Board of Tiger Reserve (STR) - one of Nayak, additional director gen- Reserve to STR was captured the backdrop of increase in rently in jails. 5 when Article 370 provisions n an effort to further Management which compris- them was lost to poaching eral (Project Tiger) of NTCA. without following due process ceasefire violations in the last The seriousness of the sit- were abrogated. Istrengthen ties with Sri es senior hierarchy of the Sri while other had to be 'caged' A panel formed by the laid down by the NTCA and couple of days with the Army uation can be gauged from the Till December 8, altogeth- Lanka, Navy Chief Admiral Lanka Navy. The Navy Chief because of protests from the NTCA to assess the tiger aug- relevant provision of the even foiling a Border Action fact that more than 950 inci- er 356 people from Jammu and Karambir Singh will hold talks will also take part as the chief locals in the State. The tigers, mentation programme in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Team(BAT)raid by Pakistan in dents of ceasefire violations Kashmir were in jail and 250 of with his Lankan counterpart guest during the Mahaveer and Sundari ,were STR had found that the State "Further the tigress has Sunderbani in Jammu region were reported along the LOC them were stonepelters, the during his visit to the country Commissioning and Passing shifted from the wilds of Government had failed to been kept in a small enclosure on Monday. An Indian soldier between August and October. official said adding there were from December 19-22. He Out Parade of the 60th Intake Madhya Pradesh last year. adhere to the protocol as well for more than one year without died after getting hit by a rock- The overall figure for the entire 802 incidents of stone pelting will also explore ways to fur- Midshipmen scheduled to be While the top tiger con- as the Wildlife Protection Act, any effort to re-wild the same et and two Pakistani comman- last year was 1,700. The cur- in the Valley in 2018. ther consolidate bilateral mar- conducted at Naval Maritime servation body has suspended 1972 while implementing the as per protocol," said the panel. dos also reportedly died in rent figure for the entire year as The official said the itime relations between the Academy, Trincomalee on the re-introduction pro- 18 crore-reintroduction plan Not only SOPs were violat- retaliatory fire. Another Indian regards ceasefire violation has National Agricultural two navies. December 22, Navy officials gramme in the STR till the Headed by Khageshwar ed but funds meant for the safe- soldier died a day earlier in already crossed the 2,000 mark. Cooperative Marketing During his visit, Singh said here on Wednesday. habitat is made conducive Naik, retired CCF and ex-field ty of the translocated tigers too in North Kashmir in There have been a total Federation of India (NAFED) will hold bilateral discussions The Sri Lanka Navy is a again for the predators, it has director of the Kanha Tiger were diverted from specified ceasefire violation by Pakistan. 171 attempts of infiltration has so far procured 15.49 lakh with Vice Admiral KKVPH member of Indian Ocean also decided to withdraw the Reserve, MP, the panel in its activities without authorisation Moreover, Rawat's state- from across the border to MT of apples from the valley De Silva, Commander of Sri Naval Symposium (IONS) and tigress T-2, also called Sundari, report pointed out various from the NTCA. Further even ment came amid reports of Jammu and Kashmir this year and is targeted to procure a Lanka Navy, Service Chiefs participates in the activities kept in the enclosure in irregularities and financial mis- after substantial fund release, the ceasefire violations and till October and 114 of them total of 22.5 lakh MT by and other senior Government conducted under the IONS Satkosia habitat for the last one management while imple- project has not shown any sig- increased firing at the LOC were successful, a senior home March-end. officials. construct. year. It was the country's first menting the country's first nificant input. 5 "   !" "4!     7       9    $     :5 65(8 years built 274 stations with 50 ership of Narendra Modi, India .   !    !   " "   "   lakh footfall which has reduced led from the front on the issues :   8 !     #  .  "  %  %!!    ""    nion Environment traffic of four lakh vehicles on of environment protection and   "  !    UMinister Prakash the road. Five times the trees climate change.  $ !   Javadekar on Tuesday criti- which were cut during the Addressing the summit  . 4   "!    4!  !   *     %   cised his predecessor in the building of the stations, have organised by Panchjanya, a  " 6 !   "     #. <         4  UPA regime, Jairam Ramesh, also been planted and are fully weekly magazine published by  >           4 ! saying that the latter created a grown also in the last 20 years. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in        6 false notion that "environment This is the best example. So Hindi, Javadekar said climate      !4 "!      !! *   "    protection and country's devel- development and environment change has begun to result in ris-  ! ! /1  &  "   '    opment are each other's protection are not enemies," ing temperatures, droughts and 6       enemy". The Minister also said Javadekar said.Ramesh was the unseasonal rains and flooding,  !! <        that under the leadership of it was portrayed that environ- together. This is not true," Minister of State (independent causing damage to properties fight climate change. developed countries promised  ""  !6 F  # Narendra Modi, India led from ment protection and develop- Javadekar said at 'Sustainability charge) for environment, and lives in different coun- Javadekar said developed USD 100 billion every year for the front on the issues of envi- ment are enemies. At the time Summit' organised here. forests and climate change tries.The Minister, who has just nations should cut carbon fighting climate change but it  $# $P ronment protection and cli- of Jairam Ramesh (when he The Minister said the best from May 2009 to July 2011. returned from Madrid after emissions more to help fight has not been done. There is a  -    mate change. was Environment Minister), it example of sustainable model The Minister also said that attending the 25th conference of climate change and provide the cost to reduce carbon emissions   ! "We have to ensure growth was showed as if environment of growth and environment prior to 2014, India had a very parties (COP) on climate change, funds as promised during the and developed countries must  and environment protection protection and development of protection is Delhi Metro. negative image of opposing said that he urged the nations to meet in Copenhagen. give it to the developing   together. In the last few years, the country cannot be done "Delhi Metro has in 20 every issue but under the lead- ratify the Paris Agreement to "In Copenhagen summit, nations," he said. :   !!        -  $  $ /$   7       89:;3   "    4     !  (    )   7)                   &  & &&   # "        #   :5 65(8 ed chemically to further $4 ! enhance its repellent properties,   "  :5 65(8  ! "22!  the Union Government under     "        s the world battles with      resulting in a barrier that was      !  the Price Stabilisation Aanti-microbial resistance flexible, durable and inexpen- orried over rising price of Mechanism has offered about   ! .  "  %  that is posing huge health bur- 4     sive to reproduce. Wpulses, the Ministry of " !   201!  8.5 lakh tonne of pulses to state      8%$ den, scientists have developed 4    ! Tohid Didar, co-lead on the Consumer Affairs has offered     4     governments at average market C   (      a self-cleaning surface that project, said: "We can see this approximately 8.47 lakh metric  "9;! rates," an official statement &  "  "  ! repels the superbugs and dead-  #8 !  technology being used in all tonne from its buffer stock and said. "The purpose is to ensure $ 4!  9 ly pathogens. The one of its   21 kinds of institutional and will sell foodgrain to States at an increased overall availabil- 8   $8 kind technique is based on the domestic settings. As the world market price to boost domes- rent calendar year. There here ity of pulses in the market      !! 21 water repelling properties of !!" "!  confronts the crisis of anti- tic availability and ensure sta- has been significant increase in across India and also to ensure    the lotus plants and can be use-   4/1E1 microbial resistance, we hope bility in prices. the prices of three major puls- that prices remain stable," it "!  !! "<  ful in the settings ranging from it will become an important The average prices of puls- es -arhar, urad and moong said.    $ " ! hospitals to kitchens as well as K ; " part of the anti-bacterial tool- es are ruling at 60-95 per kg while gram prices have largely Also, the rabi (winter) crop & "# ideal for food packaging. box." in major cities, but maximum remained stable. may fall, given that prolonged According to the team of The researchers had test- rate of urad is as high as 140 The decision in this regard monsoon and resultant floods  $  researchers at McMaster Leyla Soleymani and Tohid The surface is textured ed the material using two of per kg in some parts of the was taken during a meeting have delayed the sowing activ- #       University, the plastic can be Didar who collaborated with with microscopic wrinkles that the most troubling forms of country. The Centre has offered chaired by Consumer Affairs ity - on a year-on-year basis, the   ! @ '  shrink-wrapped onto door colleagues from McMaster's exclude all external molecules. antibiotic-resistant bacteria: 3.2 lakh tonne of tur (arhar), 2 Secretary Avinash Srivastava to winter-sowing of pulses is now    !! !  2K handles, railings, IV stands Institute for Infectious Disease Citing an example, the MRSA and Pseudomonas, lakh tonne of urad, 1.2 lakh review prices and availability of down a fifth.  ! 21   and other surfaces that can be Research and the McMaster- researchers said that like a with the collaboration of Eric tonne of chana, 1.5 lakh tonne pulses across the nation. According to trade sources, .    magnets for bacteria such as based Canadian Centre for drop of water or blood simply Brown of McMaster's Institute of moong and 57,000 tonne of According to the Ministry data, the pulses crop in 11 lakh 4  ! MRSA and C. difficile. The Electron Microscopy. bounces away when it lands on for Infectious Disease masoor. The country's pulses the average price of chana is rul- hectare out of a total kharif   !" 4"   study is published in the inter- The research is important the surface, the same is true for Research. production stood at 234 lakh ing at 65 per kg, tur 85 per kg, pulses area of 130 lakh hectare     N'   national journal ACS Nano. given that antimicrobial resis- bacteria. After verifying the effec- tonne in the 2018-19 crop year, urad 95 per kg, moong 85 per have been damaged in the      L  The treated material is also tance has become a huge bur- One of the lead engineers tiveness of the surface by cap- down from the record level of kg and masoor 60 per kg September-October floods.     ideal for food packaging, where den on the health system, on the project, Leyla turing electron microscope 254 lakh tonne in 2017-18 across major cities. However, the Since India's pulses production   !  it could stop the accidental responsible for thousands of Soleymani, said: "We're struc- images which showed virtual- According to the Ministry maximum rate of chana is 88, just meets the annual domestic    L    L transfer of bacteria such as E. deaths each year. Unless this turally tuning that plastic. This ly no bacteria could transfer to of Consumer Affairs, retail tur 110, urad 140, moong  demand of about 240 lakh  21    coli, Salmonella and listeria threat is urgently addressed, it material gives us something the new surface, the researchers prices of 20 out of the 22 120 and masoor 100 per kg. tonne, any production shortfall  !    from raw chicken, meat and may lead to more than 10 mil- that can be applied to all kinds are now aiming to develop essential food items, tracked by "The Department of could impact prices rather  !        other foods, said the lion people dying every year by of things." commercial applications for the Government increased Consumer Affairs that main- directly, although the buffer  "   " ! " researchers led by engineers 2050, as per the WHO reports. The surface was also treat- the wrap. continuously during the cur- tains buffer stock of pulses for stocks could give some cushion.   "  # !" #$% &  (!"& )  $$* $& +,- ./+, *     ,9

%     O%   # 7'              P < O  P    &    R #&  &@ $$.8 / 1   head of the State I will appeal to the Guwahati and suspended internet     people with folded hands and say connection in 10 districts, including that the Citizenship he traditional Assamese ‘gamocha’ Kamrup (Metro) on December 11  $56$ $6 under PM Narendra Modi)”. Amendment Act is not against any Tis a veritable symbol of pride for evening. Guwahati falls in Kamrup “I would like to ask PM  #  $  *;(*$.$ citizen of India and it does not the state, but of late this sartorial her- (Metro) district. mid raging protests against the Modi. What his deprive any citizen of this country itage has also become a scroll of protest As people could not take to social Anew citizenship law, the Government is trying to ven as Chief Minister Mamata in any manner whatsoever. If any for people agitating against the amend- media to vent their ire, many people Congress on Wednesday warned prove by baton-charging, EBanerjee publicly expressed her impression is being given that it ed citizenship law. who opposed the bill spray-painted Narendra Modi Government firing bullets and teargas contempt for the Citizenship affects the citizen of the country, it With the mobile internet sus- ‘anti-CAB’ and ‘anti-BJP’ messages on against attempting a “Hindu- shells on youth and stu- Amendment Act saying she would is erroneous, mischievous and mis- pended here for the past eight days, walls in prominent places and inner Muslim” (divide) or raising a dents inside a girls’ hostel never let it come to Bengal, State interpretation,” adding the Act on protesters have been spilling their areas to register their protest, locals India-Pakistan rhetoric, which it and libraries (of JMI varsi- Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar the contrary to the perception anger and resentment against the said. While the curfew was lifted on said cannot be the solution to the ty),” he said. slammed her saying the people who being fanned by the politicians highly emotive Citizenship Tuesday morning, mobile internet concerns of jobless youth and to and bullets, instead of talking to Surjewala said the student were on constitutional posts should was “giving a healing touch to Amendment Bill (CAB), now an Act, services are still suspended, even as other issues. them. Hindu-Muslim or community and youth are agitat- avoid making unconstitutional those who have no other place to go on public walls and ‘gamochas’. peaceful protests against CAA, led by Speaking to reporters, India-Pakistan is no reply to the ed over the lack of employment statements. and India is their natural Rajya Sabha had passed the con- All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) Congress chief spokesperson youth’s questions on unemploy- and rising cost of education. Speaking at a press conference home.” tentious bill on December 11 com- continues at various public squares. Randeep Singh Surjewala also said ment, rising cost of education, and “Parents do not have money almost at the same time when The Governor who had earlier pleting the legislative process for giv- On prominent Md Tyabullah that the ongoing protests by the trampling of Constitution,” for education of their wards. They Banerjee was leading a massive summoned the Chief Minister, ing Indian citizenship to non-Muslim Road skirting the famous Dighali students community will “grow Surjewala said. have no opportunity. They are agi- protest march against CAA and Chief Secretary, Home Secretary migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan Pukhuri, an entire stretch of walls of stronger” if the Centre He was referring to the violent tated that the Constitution is being NRC on Wednesday the Governor and the Director General of Police and Bangladesh, plunging Assam into private homes, commercial ventures or Government fails to hold talks with protests against the new citizenship trampled upon...You (Modi) must who is also a noted jurist said: on different days — though none of a huge chaos, as violent protests had quarters of Cotton University them. law in Delhi and the resultant understand, and also consider it as “According to the Constitution, them responded to his summons — erupted across the state. Professors’ Colony, seems like a giant Surjewala was in police action on students of the a warning, that if the State Government is bound to for consultations on the present tur- Guwahati, being the epicentre of the protest scroll with ‘No CAB’ splattered to attend a court hearing in Jamia Millia Islamia University they stand against you, they can follow the law. And those who are moil in the State, said, “I have no agitation, witnessed protests marches all over it. “We Assamese totally connection with a criminal (JMI) and the Aligarh Muslim even change the government,” he on Government posts are fully doubt that the Honourable Chief and countless bonfires lit up in the opposed the bill, and now want the Act defamation case. He was granted University (AMU). said. bound by the law of the land. Minister would also enter into a dia- streets across the city till December 12 to be revoked. Mobile internet has bail after he pleaded not guilty. Taunting the Prime Minister, Surjewala further said that if The Chief Minister took the oath to logue with me. That dialogue will night, bringing the bustling town to a been shut since December 11 evening. “While students and youth of Surjewala said such police crack- the Centre doesn’t hold talks with act according to the Constitution, be beneficial for both of us and it standstill. People also express their sentiments the country are holding demon- down was unprecedented in the the agitated students “the protests and this law is part of the will be in the interest of West Seeking to check spread of rumour and resentment on social media. strations, the Modi Government is last 72 years, because “Modi hai toh will only grow stronger, and you Constitution.” Bengal. And it will serve a large and maintain law and order, author- But, I guess, these public walls are responding with batons, tear gas mumkin hai” (anything is possible cannot suppress them”. He said “as the Constitutional constitutional purpose.” ities had clamped indefinite curfew in symbols of protest now,” said  %   '(')!   *$    *  ( %  

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We had requested the "    %5::$8 Secretariat called him over phone CAA was discriminatory in nature government not to pass such and instructed him to vote in and gross injustice was a law. n what could be a major embar- favour of the Government. being done to the Sri Lankan “The lathi-charge and Irassment to the ruling BJP at the The AIADMK has reportedly Tamils. the attack on students of Centre, a Member of Parliament asked its spokesmen not to react to “It was Stalin, his father Late Jamia Millia Islamia, Aligarh (MP) belonging to the AIADMK, media queries about the com- M Karunanidhi , the then chief Muslim University and has accused the party of trying to ments and observations made by minister, whjo offered all help to Nawada University by the make India a Hindu theocratic the octogenarian Rajya Sabha the Sri Lankan Government in the police while they were State. member. liquidation of Tamils in Sri Lanka protesting against this law S R Balasubramoniyan, former The CAB 2019 had a smooth during the civil war in 2009. should be probed,” the mem- Union Minister of State , who sailing in the Rajya Sabha only Though the DMK was part of the orandum said. crossed over from the Congress to because of the support extended by Union Government during most  :5 65(8 Later, talking to reporters, party gen- Tamil Manila Congress and since the AIADMK part of 1996 to 2013, it has done eral secretary Satish Chandra Misra said then to the AIADMK following the which has 11 members in the nothing to safeguard the interests ubbing the amended citizenship law the CAA is violative of constitutional pro-                 "   "  ,""-  offering of a Rajya Sabha seat to House. of Tamil Nadu or Tamils,” said the Das “divisive” and violative of consti- visions and should be withdrawn.     "       him by former Chief But Chief Minister Edappadi chief minister. tutional provisions, Bahujan Samaj Party “It is against the very spirit of the Minister J Jayalalithaa told the local Palaniswami told reporters at Meanwhile, the DMK led on Wednesday urged President Ram Constitution framed by B R Ambedkar. media in Chennai that Union Salem on Wednesday that the opposition which met at Chennai Nath Kovind to rescind the legislation. We have requested the President to with- Home Minister Amit Shah has AIADMK voted in favour of the on Wednesday decided to stage a The party also demanded a judicial draw the law,” the Rajya Sabha member been working to convert India into CAB-2019 only after getting assur- major rally in the city on probe into “police excesses” on the stu- said. a Hindu theocratic State. ance from the Prime Minister and December 23 to highlight the dents of Jamia Millia Islamia, Aligarh The BSP was not part of other “The BJP’s objective is to cre- Union Home Minister that the law public resentment against the Muslim University and Nawada seminary. Opposition parties in their visit to the ate a Hindu Rashtra. But it may was only to safeguard the securi- CAA. This was revealed by Stalin In its memorandum, signed by its Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. not use the term openly and say it ty and interests of the whole coun- who addressed the media after the both Lok Sabha (10) and Rajya Sabha (4) Leaders of Opposition parties on in so many words. Whenever they try and no citizens would be one hour long meeting which was MPs, the party said that a judicial probe Tuesday knocked on the doors of the get an opportunity , the affected by it. attended by all constituents of the be initiated on the “illegal action” of the President and urged him to intervene on BJP leaders, particularly Amit “Questions are being raised DMK-led front. Delhi Police against a “peaceful” protest the issue of violence in central universi- Shah, who leads the Home about the denial of citizenship to “This law discriminates organised by the students. ties and advise the Modi Government to Ministry, will make use of his posi- Sri Lankan Tamils. All Sri Lankan Muslims and we want all Muslims It also said that the President should withdraw the “unconstitutional and divi- tion for this purpose,” Tamils who sought citizenship in who come to India to be offered withdraw the “unconstitutional, illegal and sive” amended citizenship law. Balasubramoniyan (81) told the this country have been citizenship. The public should not divisive law”. The Citizenship Amendment Act reporters. granted citizenship by the believe Edappadi “Our MPs have opposed the bill both seeks to provide citizenship to non- The law maker also disclosed Government of India,” said Palaniswami and the AIADMK in the Lok Sabha as well as the Rajya Muslim religious minorities from ""   & "               9 " that though he had reservations Palaniswami. because they are slaves of Prime Sabha, specially pointing out that it was Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh (   &  & .  " (  .  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Ahmedabad: The BJP Government ble for the “violence and anar- in Gujarat will “definitely imple- chy” over the CAA, against     ment” the proposed National which protests are broken out Register of Citizens (NCC) and the across the country, including in     new citizenship law, Chief Minister universities. Vijay Rupani said on Wednesday. The Kerala and Punjab He blamed the Congress and Governments had categorical- Guwahati: Islamic outfit PFI’s against them and where they were other Opposition parties for raging ly stated that they will not Assam unit chief Aminul Haque registered. protests in some states of the coun- implement the CAA in their was arrested on Wednesday along Finance and Health Minister try against the law and the proposed states. with another office bearer for their Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday NRC. West Bengal Chief Minister alleged role in the violence during alleged that there may be a “dead- The Citizenship Amendment Mamata Banerjee has also been protests over the citizenship law, ly nexus” among a section of Act (CAA) provides Indian citizen- stridently opposing the CAA police said. Congress workers, “urban Naxals” ship to non-Muslim immigrants trouble to any citizen of India,” and NRC. Haque was arrested from his and PFI that tried burn down the escaping religious persecution from Rupani told reporters in Odisha Chief Minister Naveen residence in Hatigaon area of the state secretariat during the Afghanistan, Pakistan and Gandhinagar when asked about his Patnaik on Wednesday said the rul- city, and a desktop December 11 protests. Bangladesh. Government’s stand on the ing BJD does not support the NRC computer, two laptops, documents “You will clearly see that slow- The Chief Minister said all NRC. but backed the amended citizenship and cane sticks were seized, they ly a pattern of violence States are “bound to implement NRC is a register maintained by law, noting that it applies only to for- said. is evolving where the PFI and the both NRC and CAA, and “Gujarat the Central government containing eigners. Mujamil Haque, who is the CFI (Campus Front of India), will definitely implement them”. names and certain relevant infor- The Shiv Sena-led coalition gov- Popular Front of India’s Baksa which are offshoots of the SIMI, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi mation for identification of all gen- ernment in Maharashtra had said district press secretary, was also were behind the violence in Union Home Minister Amit Shah uine Indian citizens. that the decision on implementing arrested, they added. Guwahati. They had a plan to have already made it clear that pro- Rupani held the Congress and the CAA will be dependent upon the Police, however, declined to demolish the city,” he had said at )           "   "   )   # 7  " visions of the CAA will not cause any other Opposition parties responsi- supreme court order. PTI share the details of cases registered a press conference. PTI         /           % ?   # ! /""    7         

Guwahati: A group of hearing and speech-impaired people, and we are together in this struggle to have Chennai: Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief youth of Assam, including a pageant winner, on the CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) eventual- Kamal Haasan on Wednesday visited the Madras Wednesday joined an anti-CAA protest in ly revoked. If it is not repealed, we will continue to University premises here and expressed solidarity Guwahati, as people of the state reaffirmed their protest,” Lahon told PTI, with the help of an inter- with a group of students protesting against the resolve to counter the legislation with unrelenting preter. Citizenship Amedment Act as he dubbed the law spirit. Besides Lahon, several young men and women ‘autocratic’ and ‘draconian’. A large number of protesters gathered in the under the banner of the Guwahati-based Assam Haasan was, however, not allowed to enter the Latasil playground in the heart of the city at the call Association of the Deaf turned out for the protest. main campus and spoke to the agitating students of All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), whose chief Wearing face painting like mime artists, match- from behind the main gate of the university, oppo- advisor Samujjal Bhattacharya hailed the solidari- ing black T-shirts and ‘gamosas’, the young men site the Marina Beach. ty shown by women in the movement. joined the protesting masses. One of them had The MNM chief said he was at the varsity to While AASU leaders and State Government ‘Jai Ai Axom’ painted on his face while another had express solidarity with the students, who are on the employees, who ceased work on Wednesday, made ‘No CAA’, and others had ‘Mur Axom Thik Korok protest for the third day on Wednesday. emotive speeches after being detained at Digholi (Restore My Assam) and ‘No Infiltrators’ painted “They did not allow me inside, they might say Pukhuri, in the milling crowd was a group of youth in red on their faces. what right have you to go inside,” he said adding who were being given the import of the speeches General Secretary of Assam Association of the he visited the varsity to be the “defender,” of stu- through sign language. Deaf, T K Sarma, said he had participated in the dents. Among them was Miss India Deaf 2016, Assam Movement (1979-85), and the disabled com- The actor-politician said he would continue to Anjala Lahon, who intently looked at the sign lan- munity was coming out in full support because the raise his voice against the CAA and it was his guage interpreter, and waved her hand whenever CAA is “totally against the Accord”. “bounden duty,” to show solidarity with the students. people cried ‘Jai Ai Axom’ (glory to mother “We can neither hear the rallying cries of our “All over India, these kinds of voices are raising and Assam). fellow Assamese people nor speak to them, but our you cannot silence them,” he said.      !  ,3-              "   "  ,""-   “We may not be able to hear it or listen to any heart beats as one. We are all Assamese first and CAA is “autocratic,” and “draconian,” he alleged A (  3 #      words, but we understand the pain of our Assamese fight this battle till the end,” Sarma said. PTI and demanded its withdrawal. PTI !" #$% &  (!"& )  $$* $& +,- ./+,  ,;

% &3  <+ %%    + .<+       %" )    +&    #   & &  )/ 3   "    $@  0       ven before allowing inter- Enational cricket players to  5:&$(@'@ take guard, at the newly laid     @ $8 Among other things, permission for this grand ‘grassy’ cricket pitch of ignalling that the much Fadnavis compared that the memorial in a record time,” the Maulana Azad Stadium, the Sawaited expasion of his he Opposition BJP found Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas then Chief Minister had said in J&K administration has decid- Ministry was likely in January, Titself in the dock on Aghadi (AVA) Government to another tweet. ed to throw open the gates of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa Wednesday, as the ruling NCP a three-wheeled autorichskaw The proposed Shivaji the stadium to the marching on Wednesday said he will be leader Dhananjay Munde and said that it would not last memorial — 212 metres in contigents of the Indian Army, going to New Delhi by month demanded an enquiry into the long. On his part, Munde hit height which includes a 123.2- J&K Police and paramilitary end to discuss it with the BJP alleged irregularities into the back, saying that the MVA m statue standing atop an 88.8- forces on the occasion of 71st high command. 3,700 crore mid-sea government would not last for m pedestal — was a flagship Republic day function in He had recently indicated Chhatrapati Shivaji memorial one full term, but it would last project of the previous BJP-led January 2020. that the Ministry expansion project. for three full three terms. “ You Government. Maulana Azad stadium, was likely to take place after the total 15 seats, helping the Participating in a debate on will have to wait for not just five The equestrian statue of originally opened on January December 20 or 22. four-month-old Yediyurappa the Governor’s address to the years but at least the great Maratha warrior king 25, 1962 by the then Prime “By this month end I will Government to retain majori- joint session of Maharashtra 15 years before you can hope to will come up on a rocky islet Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, go to Delhi to meet our nation- ty in the Assembly. Legislature at the ongoing win- return to the power in the around 3.5 km from the Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, al president (Amit Shah) and Cabinet expansion will not ter session in Napgur, Munde State”. Marine Drive in south was recently upgraded and made to ensure incident free natural surface , practice pitch, Prime Minister (Narendra be an easy task as the Chief alleged, “The previous BJP Munde’s demand for an . renovated at a whopping cost celebrations. proper drainage and other Modi), after coming back- Minister will have to strike a Government that came to inquiry into the alleged irreg- The memorial will — apart of 42 crores, under Prime On January 26, 1995 when additional facilities. those who supported our party balance by accommodating the power invoking Maratha war- ularities in the tendering from the statue of Shivaji — Ministers’ Development former Governor General Large number of players and contested and won the victorious disqualified legisla- rior Chhatrapati Shivaji’s name process of the Chhatrapati house an open-air theatre, a Package, with world class (Retd) KV Krishna Rao was staged demonstrations to pres- polls- will be made Ministers as tors as he had promised and had the project had launched Shivaji memorial project library and a museum show- facilities on the guidelines of taking salute after unfurling the surise officials of J&K Sports promised to them,” also make place for the old the mid-sea Shivaji memorial should be seen in the context casing the Maratha warrior’s International Cricket tricolor, three bombs were set Council from preventing mis- Yediyurappa told reporters at guard, upset at being “neglect- through a Jal Puja at the hands of the fact that the Devendra life. Besides, the memorial will Council. off by the terrorists resulting in use of newly upgraded stadium Hubballi in north Karnataka. ed” in the first round of the of Prime Minister Narendra Fadnavis Government had on have a viewing gallery akin to The objective was to eight deaths and but in vain. However, there are talks induction exercise. Modi. The Devendra Fadnavis March 1, 2018 handed over the the one at Statue of Liberty in provide world class facilities in fifty four injuries. Governor Speaking to this corre- within BJP circles that the With Yediyurappa making Government committed irreg- “Letter of Acceptance” (LoA) to New York harbour. It will have the region to host internation- himself had narrowly escaped spondent, local players alleged ministry expansion may get it clear that 11 disqualified ularities in the tendering the infrastructure major L & T a landscaped garden that can al cricket matches and IPL the blast. besides march past drill, heavy further delayed as MLAs of the 13 fielded by BJP, process of the project”. and gave a go-ahead to the lat- accommodate 3,000 people at league matches and boost local On ground zero, the pro- artillery guns are displayed ‘Dhanurmasa’ (considered an who successfully contested the “Since its Government ter for the start of construction. a time. talent. ject executing agency National during the Republic Day inauspicious month among bypolls on party tickets, will be committed sin, the BJP has At that time, Fadnavis had In 2017, L&T was short- Though local players,ini- Project Construction parade along with tableau of Hindus) was on since made Ministers, several senior now been kept out of power. made the announcement listed for 3,826 crore after the tially opposed the decision of Corporation Limited (NPCC) different departments. December 16 and will end party legislators have been lob- We demand a full-fledged through a tweet: “Historic day consortium of Reliance the divisional authorities and is racing against time to com- We have genuine fears, if all with ‘Makara Sankranti’ in bying hard for their induction. inquiry into the alleged irreg- it is! 15 long years’ wait is over!! Infrastructure and Afcons quot- made passionate appeals to plete the pending works inside these activities were permitted January third week. The Chief Minister will ularities in the tendering We handed over the ‘Letter of ed an estimate of  4,779 crore save the newly laid cricketing the stadium. to take place chances are that Expressing confidence that also have to deal with the process of mid-sea Shivaji Acceptance’ to L&T for the for the project. The project field, the administration The ambitious project has the newly laid green turf will his Government was stable demand for induction of two Memorial project,” Munde grand memorial was estimated to cost around ignored them and went ahead already missed several dead- suffer damages,leading to fur- and will complete its term, disqualified MLAs into the said. of our Great King Chhatrapati 3,826 crore, but now official with their ‘unilateral’ decision. lines after renovation work ther delay in completion of Yediyurappa said “As we have ministrywho had contested the Munde rooted for an Shivaji Maharaj in the Arabian sources said there has been “a In the beginning of this started in February 2018. work. won 12 seats in the recent bypolls on the BJP ticket but inquiry into the alleged irreg- Sea, at Vidhan Bhavan, further revision in the cost”. week, the local authorities even Renovation work included They claimed, daredevil elections, we have got an lost besides allocation of key ularities in the tendering Mumbai”. Prime Minister Narendra handed over the custody of the extension of main pavilion and motorcyclists perform gravity opportunity to do good work portfolios. process of the Shivaji memor- “Maharashtra and our Modi had performed Jal Puja stadium to security personnel up-gradation as per Board of defying stunts in the main for the remaining three and He also has to give ade- ial project, when he was Nation have waited for 15 long for the mid-sea Shivaji memo- to ensure incident free Republic Control for Cricket in India ground and thousands of peo- half years without any distur- quate representation to various responding to the remarks years for this monument of rial project on December 24, day celebrations. (BCCI) norms , up-gradation ple throng the venue to witness bance.We will bring in visible castes and regions in his cabi- made by former chief minister pride for every Indian. Gave 2016, ahead of the crucial Ever since,venue of the of seating area, installation of the state function. They may changes in six to eight months net, that currently has 18 min- and the current leader of the directions to start the actual February 2017 Brihanmumbai state function, was targeted by chairs, provision of public toi- converge at the ground during time.” isters including the Chief Opposition Devendra work before monsoon. It is our Municipal Corporation (BMC) the terrorists in 1995, elaborate lets, food plaza, flood lights for the state function leading to The ruling BJP had swept Minister, and the sanctioned Fadnavis. Government that took every polls. security arrangements are stadium, cricket ground with irreparable losses. the by-elections winning 12 of strength is 34.   & &  &       %     &     -./     4;  &     )!     !  ( Muzaffarpur (Bihar): A young woman ing and as the news spread to her vil- '0 1*  : In one of the fastest tri- POCSO. who was set ablaze by her neighbour lage, Nazirpur, in Ahiyapur police sta- als, a special POCSO court has “Police took prompt action after a failed rape bid at her village home tion area, it evoked angry protests Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister B stating that the proposed project does not sentenced a man to life impris- and completed investigation near here recently has died, after battling from locals who staged demonstrations S Yediyurappa on Wednesday said he need an environment clearance. onment for raping a four-year- and filed charge sheet in seven for life for nearly a week, police said on on Tuesday at various spots in the dis- would make all efforts to get justice for The move comes after Chief old girl in Rajasthan’s Churu days. The trial in the court was Wednesday. trict. the state on the Kalasa Banduri project Minister Pramod Sawant, who is in New district 17 days ago. conducted on a day-to-day The victim, who suffered 50 per They alleged that the accused, Ravi related to inter-state Mahadayi river as Delhi to attend the GST Council meet- The court convicted and basis. Scientific evidence and cent burn injuries on December 8, was Rai who was arrested immediately upon the Centre kept in abyeance its earlier ing, met Union Environment Minister sentenced 21-year-old the victim’s statements played rushed to the SKMCH hospital in the registering of FIR had been harass- communication regarding environment Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday, seek- Dayaram Meghwal on Tuesday. crucial role in the case,” SP, Muzaffarpur town from where she was ing the woman for three years but police clearance to it. ing withdrawal of the letter. Meghwal had raped the girl Churu, Tejaswani Gautam, said referred to a hospital in two days did not heed to the complaints of her In a reprive to Goa, with which “I will convince (those concerned)... on November 30 and was Police had filed a charge on Wednesday. She said later as her condition worsened, SHO family which emboldened the neigh- Karnataka has a dispute over sharing the I have already spoken to those concerned, arrested the next day under rel- sheet on December 7 and the the convict’s father was also of Ahiyapur police station Vikas Rai bour to try forcing himself on her while Mahadayi river water, the Union I will try and set tings right. Mahadayi evant sections of the IPC and verdict was pronounced on involved in a rape case in the said. she was alone at her home and when she Ministry of Environment, Forest and has been a long struggle for us, I will try Protection of Children from Tuesday. He was awarded life past and had been sentenced by She breathed her last at a hospital put up a resistance set her on fire in a Climate Change (MoEF) on Wednesday to get justice for the State,” Yediyurappa Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). imprisonment under a court. PTI in the Bihar capital on Monday morn- fit of rage. PTI kept in abeyance its October 17 letter said. PTI     =>   

  (@%*:; Bijnor, killing a murder Superintendent of Police been beefed up in the court accused and injuring two Sanjeev Tyagi, saying, “It is premises in Muzaffarnagar in s many as 18 police per- policemen. Another murder expected from the police per- view of the firing incident in Asonnel, including a sub- accused took advantage of the sonnel on duty that they should the Bijnor court. inspector of a police outpost, commotion and managed to allow any person Every person entering the have been suspended in con- escape from the spot. to enter the court premises court premises, except the staff nection with Tuesday’s firing in “Eighteen police personnel, only after proper checking and and lawyers, is being physical- a courtroom in Bijnor that led including a sub-inspector, of a frisking.” ly checked. to the death of a murder police outpost have been sus- “Though the job of check- The Muzaffarnagar court accused, and injuries to three pended for laxity in connection ing and frisking is quite chal- had witnessed a similar inci- others, including two police- with Tuesday’s firing in Bijnor lenging, as it has led to disputes dent in 2015, when an armed men. courtroom. The rest of the 17 between the police and advo- man entered the courtroom Apart from the sub-inspec- are constables. They include 12 cates in the past, and a case has masquerading as a lawyer and tor, the 17 other suspended male constables and five female been registered. But, even then, shot dead Vicky Tyagi, an personnel are of the rank of constables,” Additional Chief the police personnel deployed alleged gangster. constable, with five of them Secretary (Home) in the security of the court are According to police, women. Awanish Awasthi said in a expected to discharge their among the three assailants All of them were attached statement. duty with full dedication. arrested after the attack in the to the ‘Jajji’ police outpost While recommending their However, this was not done, chief judicial magistrate’s court located on the court premises. suspension, Circle Officer and as a result of which, the in Bijnor, is the son On Tuesday, assailants (City) Arun Kumar Singh incident took place,” Singh of the man murdered six opened fire in a courtroom in wrote a letter to Bijnor’s said. Meanwhile, security has months back.       8%R  & /      9 : Congregational prayers were held on Wednesday at the historic Jamia Masjid here for the first time since the Centre abrogat- ed certain provisions of Article 370 and Jammu & Kashmir was bifurcated into two Union Though security restric- Territories. tions in the area were lifted The authorities had sealed after a few weeks, local resi- all the entry points to the dents had refused to offer mosque on August 5, the day prayers in the mosque till the the Government announced heavy deployment of security the two decisions. forces around it was removed. “Congregational prayers The presence of security were offered at Jamia Masjid in forces in the area has been the afternoon after a gap of 136 reduced in view of improve- days,” officials said. ment in the situation. It is for the first time since Friday congregational August 5 that prayers were prayers have not been held at offered collectively at the the mosque for the past 19 mosque in area of weeks -- the longest gap in over the city. 50 years. PTI !" #$% &  (!"& )  $$* $& +,- ./+,   ,> 2    2   4#B !"  A. 6 !    #B !" B ' -.(/% '(0+ , ()        $  :      '$1    !           #         8 "    8 &  "         %              "   (             "      4 #8        !   5       "      S                         1  4 0  1     ,                    27      829   S             (          . '3$1          !   27  8 !29                   7   ecently, Sun Weidong, the             .       Chinese Ambassador to India, declared that the positive effects           #        ( of the second informal summit                    between Chinese President Xi RJinping and Prime Minister Narendra                    ( Modi were gradually showing. He further      ,                ( said that China was keen to promote                   2   defence and security cooperation with        .  4   :  0,# . India for regional peace and stability. This declaration, however, does not tally ;<<       =1             ( with the facts. Though he asserted that     >  0=           China’s position on Kashmir was “consis-           1      .  tent and clear”, Beijing is planning to raise the Kashmir issue when the Special =            , 4  )   P  Representatives (SRs) of India and China           Q $         meet to discuss the boundary issue on  A   3                  December 21. It is doubtful if any progress can be         # %         made during these talks between Ajit              P  Q   Doval, the Indian SR and Wang Yi, his    "         4   3     Chinese counterpart, especially after China                    ( requested the UN Security Council (UNSC) to discuss the situation in the    4      S      ,  Valley again. According to Reuters, (    (     %             Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood               (   ( Qureshi said, “China would like to echo the moment, the Chinese popula- the Kundeling Monastery, and five years… these Tibetan request of Pakistan and request a briefing tion, both in Lhasa and Gyantse, which had been damaged in children would be systematical-   ,S   . #         ( of the Council ...on the situation of Jammu has increased considerably.” the March 1959 struggle (at the ly indoctrinated.”                     & Kashmir.” (On France’s insistence, the While traditional trade time of the uprising against the The border trade, former-        ,       (      move was, however, dropped later). with India was progressively Chinese occupation), is being ly carried out by Indian and In these circumstances, it is not only stopped, infrastructure along utilised to house the Chinese Nepalese traders, was gradual-      0 %       4(     difficult to believe that the effects of the the Indian borders was built on cadres after repairs. The hous- ly taken over by the Chinese #                   Chennai Connect are positive but to trust a war-footing (probably to pre- es vacated by the Kashmiri through restrictive policies and                  its hurtful actions such as internationalis- pare for the border war, which Muslims have also been occu- heavy taxation. The Kashmiri ing an internal issue of India. erupted two years later). 8:$'5;'. pied by the Chinese cadres.” Muslims were particularly tar-                  6 Unfortunately, successive Indian Though New Delhi pretended $:.:;.5 .$. 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It brought unbelievable hardship writing on the wall. 8:8:%'5$ 8:& for those who had cast their lot kept arriving from China: to the local Indian frontier population. In In the report, Pant notes with the Chinese Communists “About 60 vehicles ply each way                      the years preceding the arrival of the Dalai that Chinese cadres continued :@ 5' # prior to the March 1959 con- daily between Lhasa and the       >  $  0 17    ( Lama in March 1959, traditional trade as to pour into Tibet in increas- (; (F.5 flagration. The latter have been Chinese mainland. There are   $  0    0           well as cultural and religious contacts ing numbers. Slowly, the given official positions and reports of considerable move- between Tibet and India gradually collapsed demography of the plateau 65;&'$F;> can be seen moving about in ment of troops on the new            %    due to the harsh Chinese occupation of changed and put India and the motor vehicles in Lhasa.” It was Lhasa-Gyantse road. All these      2S    6 # 3  0     Tibet. By early 1962, the situation was so bad world in front of a fait accom- .5($.5$@ a luxury at that time. troops appear to be fresh       $  0 1  4  P   Q   , that India had to refuse to prolong the pli. Tibet was Chinese. %$:&56$:6@. What is surprising is that arrivals from the mainland. (,             5      “Agreement on Trade and Intercourse Women cadres were also New Delhi kept quiet all these About 10,000 of them have between Tibet Region of China and India”, brought in from the main- 8:68$$:6.5 years, trying to negotiate with passed through Gyantse during              # %    infamously known as the Panchsheel land: “Lhasa now looks like a ;'(68:>';:. China an elusive agreement on the course of a few days. It is            !2  2     / Agreement. The principles of the lofty Chinese city where Tibetans ;>$ the border, (still elusive 59 suspected that this movement                       ( Preamble have never been respected by form only an insignificant years later). In 1960, the is towards Bhutan.” Many of the China. Recently, I came across a telling minority. The lamas have been #.8 5. Tibetans in Lhasa were made to new roads led to Tawang in the   5                2 “Monthly Report from Tibet for October taken out of the monasteries adopt the Chinese dress, “the North-East Frontier Agency

          #S           1960” sent by Apa Pant, the Political Officer and put to work as labourers $ %8:5 5 close collar coat and trousers, (today Arunachal), says Pant.                    (PO) in Sikkim to the Ministry of External and the monasteries are being while the traditional Baku is China was advancing towards Affairs in New Delhi. At that time, the used as public offices by the being discarded… sartorial the border but probably not to Chinese were fast consolidating their pres- Chinese.” reforms were being ushered on hurt the Chinese feelings, India ence on the plateau and Indian interests were If this was the situation in grounds that they are more eco- was keeping mum. When today (   dismissed. The report says, “The pro- October 1960, one can imagine nomical on clothing material.” China continues to hurt Indian gramme of mass settlement of Chinese in how the Tibetan capital resem- Tibetan children above the interests and feelings, should it Tibet has started. 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It worrying about finishing the a case to trial remains a horrify- Investigation (CBI) investigation is now up to the Government to                       Ram temple hastily? What peo- ing ordeal. The victim had to itself “suffered from a patriarchal ensure peace and dialogue.                      ( ple want is peace. Dousing the fire Sir — The conviction of former struggle against the very system approach” and had a mindset of Sresth        ,  %          will be a tall task for the BJP legislator Kuldeep Singh which was supposed to deliver “brushing the issues of sexual vio- Via email Government now. Sengar for the abduction and rape justice to her. There was no lence against children under the                       JS Acharya of a minor girl in Unnao took woman officer during investiga- carpet.” Meanwhile, the girl lost   &&  # '  care of national anxieties. tion. As noted by the top court, her father in custody. 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Businessmen and industrialists (even other enti-    4           ( ties engaged in undesirable activities) exploit this               ( vulnerability of candidates and political parties to give contributions, expecting good returns, either  3              by way of favourable policies or support in other            forms such as award of contracts and so on. On ,             getting elected, the latter returns the favour. The           ,    grant of such benefit results in the generation of                more black money which gets funnelled into the            system, resulting in a vicious cycle of political fund- # 2   $ 2  3  82$239     ing on an increasing scale and intensification of              EE  ( corruption. The subsisting fairly liberal threshold of permitting contribution per person up to        ;E   4          +<<          ( 2! 20,000 in cash has paved the way for crores to be #             given to political parties in cash even while keep- .5'5$($'6 ing the identity of donors anonymous. To rein in            ,   use of unaccounted money and bring “transparen- :@..;%'$%*            S      cy” in election funding, in its first term, the Modi 8 6;:$.8;:                ( Government took two major initiatives. First, based 8:%$  8% singly or along with other individuals — only by cheque or electronic transfer, is indestructible, unlike a physical doc-    P Q on the recommendation of the Election %$:L. 5'58:56 or a body incorporated in India. The implying that the amount used for the ument which can be destroyed. Besides, #         ,     ( Commission (EC), it lowered the limit for anony- 8: F$ instrument is issued in denominations purpose has an address. It is visible to the making RBI the issuing authority would                    mous cash donations from 20,000 to 2,000. 8(5$%. of 1,000, 10,000, 1 lakh, 10 lakh and authorities who can ask, if need be, fur- ensure that the Government of the day 3               Second, in the Union Budget for 2017-18, it ;>'56@%.8;: 1 crore and its sale is opened once in ther questions on its source and ascer- would not enjoy the sole discretion                   announced an Electoral Bond Scheme (EBS) as 8:.'5 ;(6 every quarter for 10 days, and a month tain whether tax has been paid on it. regarding the use of the information — #             ( part of the Finance Bill. The scheme was imple- ;'5C5:$*8:& ahead of general elections or as notified When the donation is made from a something which is possible under the               mented from January 2, 2018. Both the initiatives 8.R5';#8. by the Government. They are valid for known source of income through bank- present arrangement of the SBI (wholly have come under strident criticism. In particular, only 15 days. To purchase the instrument, ing channels and the money is fully owned by GOI) being the issuing author-                  .  critics have targetted the EBS saying, “this has legit- %;@(6 5 the donor has to submit the Electoral accounted for and legitimate, the ques- ity.               ( imised the role of black cash in elections and kept %'$%*56;:(F Bond Application Form along with the tion of legitimising it (allegedly through However, just because a better option        7         "( the identity of donors anonymous, even as an over- 5:5;(5 deposit slip, citizenship and KYC docu- EBS) does not arise. was on the table, it can’t be inferred that                whelming share of this money has gone to the rul- .5 5(C5 ments and cheque or demand draft at any The second charge, too, is without the dispensation put in place in any way 3              ,   ing party (BJP) at the Centre.” 8:88 5 authorised branch of the State Bank of any valid basis. The authorised bank compromises on the fundamental             0   The issue was raised in the ongoing Winter @ 5;>%$  India (SBI). Alternatively, the instrument from where the donor purchased the requirement of knowing the identity of              Session of the Parliament even as the Supreme 8:.58' can be bought online through bonds has all the particulars viz. citizen- the donor. The only safeguard is that this               "  Court (SC) has posted a writ petition challenging 6$F9.;96$F NEFT/RTGS visiting the SBI website. ship, KYC of the latter. Though the infor- is not disclosed to the public, on which              ( the constitutional validity of the scheme for hear- $%.8C8.85 #>;' The donor can give the bond to a party mation is not in the public domain, this even the RBI did not disagree. In any                # ( ing in January 2020. Meanwhile, scrutiny of the :; .$. of his/her choice. Only registered polit- can always be accessed, if need be, by case, the information can always be initiatives is in order. The first measure won’t make ical parties that secured at least one per authorised agencies viz. Income Tax accessed under directions of the court.                any dent. If, both the giver and receiver are deter- $5$' .; 5$ cent of the votes polled in the last gen- Department, Central Bureau of As regards the third charge, this is incon-              #  mined to engage in exchange of cash, they will do 856'5$ eral elections are eligible to receive this Investigation (CBI), Enforcement sequential as to whom a particular enti-          S      so even with a lower threshold. To escape being instrument, which can be encashed by Directorate (ED) and so on, in criminal ty wants to donate and how much is     "            ( seen as a violator, all that the receiver needs to do eligible parties through accounts in cases under directions of the court. entirely its prerogative.           is to show in records 10 times more entries than authorised banks, currently only the SBI. Notwithstanding the above, the allega- Merely because one party gets a lion’s 1               it was doing earlier. For instance, a party which All parties are required to maintain tion may have to do with an objection share, that fact can’t be a valid argument           7    ( receives 1 crore from a single donor, will show accounts of receipts and expenditure and raised by Urjit Patel, then Governor, for lambasting the scheme. There is thus              # , it as receipt from 5,000, donors, each giving 2,000 submit them to the EC. The sale of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide his cor- no valid reason to doubt the credibility  %         1 S    ( instead of the earlier 500 entries of 20,000 each. first batch of electoral bonds took place respondence with the then Finance of EBS. It helps in increasing the role of            That apart, given the circulation of currency in March 2018. For six months during Minister, Arun Jaitley (September 14, “legitimate” sources in funding elections on a mammoth scale (in the aftermath of demon- 2018, SBI sold bonds worth 1,056 2017) wherein he had insisted on issu- even as authorities know who such 1        (1       etisation, though bulk of it was sucked out of the crore. During January-March, 2019, the ing bonds in “Demat” form only and the donors are.                  system, it is now back with vengeance) and absence value of bonds sold increased to 1,716 RBI to be the only issuing authority However, the real hard nut to crack             #    ( of any credible mechanism to check its movement, crore. The charge against the scheme is whereas, the Ministry wanted these to be is donation in cash which can’t be             ( even if the Government were to completely bar three-fold. First, it legitimises the use of in physical form and issued by the SBI reined in by a simple act of reduction in                    contributions in cash and insist that every single black cash. Second, it lacks transparen- as well. threshold or even making it zero. It could      rupee has to be paid by cheque or electronic mode, cy and keeps the identity of the donor The RBI also wanted a unique iden- be cracked only when people themselves =  ,           even then, it won’t be possible to make any dent anonymous. Third, an overwhelming tifier and an additional security feature- minimise use of cash in their day-to-day    (              on use of cash. Coming to the EBS, the bond is a share of such contribution is cornered by based ID to be incorporated in the bond. activities. For now, that appears to be a               bearer instrument like a Promissory Note that is the ruling party. The first charge is Patel’s proposal could be a shade better pipe dream. 8       9 payable to the bearer on demand and is interest- untenable. This is because a person or an as issuing a bond in Demat form ensures (The writer is a New Delhi-based pol- free. The bond can be purchased by any citizen — entity keen to buy bonds can pay for it that the information on the buyer/donor icy analyst.)    )   $  C‚u†xq„‰ xq’u q xywx uƒ y „q‚ ‡‘ yu„ q„t q ’uˆ• ‰†usyvys y„xuˆu„ ‰u„‰u v ‰u‚v Xxu• qˆu xywx‚• s ƒ†‚u” ‰ syq‚ q„t ‰u„yu„ ruy„w‰ q„t xuyˆ u”†uˆyu„su v sq†y’y• y‰ „ ‚u‰‰ xq„ q ‚ ‰‰ v vˆuu “y‚‚ q‘ „ ƒ• q„t vˆuut ƒ s ƒ†qˆqr‚u  x‘ƒq„‰

venerated temple elephants of the species that communicate in the wealthy devotees who “gift” them to environment. Animals (SPCA) states emphatical- against their natural interests, which famed Guruvayoor Devaswom, part wild through songs, by thumping temples like Guruvayoor might “Without elephants — forests, ly that, “There is no such thing such is morally dubious and which may of a large anakotta of over 50 cap- on the ground, by leaving and feel they are acting in a benevolent rivers and wilderness spaces will as ownership of an elephant now. be inviting illegality, if not just this tive elephants in the temple com- tracing smells across kilometres — way, especially compared to the gradually disappear to mankind’s The elephants that are ‘owned’ are case, but the general way in which pound. At the age of 80, things that we humans cannot even even greater cruelties that ele- destruction. To enslave such ani- only illegally transferred. In its the idea of “private” ownership is Padmanabhan has spent an entire conceive. phants are subjected to in circuses mals in intensive confinement for 2015 court order, the Supreme being perpetuated. human lifetime in captivity. As per Elephants also have a very high or tourist locations or used for beg- man’s petty uses is cruel and illog- Court of India clearly states that the It goes against the core belief of the recommended Kerala Captive emotional quotient, a deeply sensi- ging on the hot, dusty streets of ical.” India has the highest number transfer of private ownership of ele- FIAPO (Federation of Indian 45 %   Elephant Management Rules, tem- tive understanding of things and a Indian cities. Yet even if we assume of Asian elephants and the second- phants is illegal.” Moreover, the cer- Animal Protection Organisations) ple elephants should be retired at 65 very specific, inherent sense of for the sake of argument that tem- highest captive elephants at 2,650 tificate of ownership must be that animals have an inherent years of age. Padmanabhan is 15 self. They are highly complex social ple elephants are comparatively (approximately) after Myanmar. renewed every five years. intrinsic value and deserve to be our baby elephants are about years above this age limit but with and sentient beings, and their expe- “well-kept” we have to ask how well- Despite a clear national policy “In Kerala, not a single certifi- treated with dignity. to begin an arduous journey of the onset of the winter Pooram sea- rience of captivity is no less than a being can truly flow from denying against further captivity of wild ele- cate has been renewed,” says FIAPO is committed to a Fover 2,000 km from Assam to son, in breach of every Government loss of free will, autonomy and free- elephants the natural, community- phants and numerous regulations to Jayachandran. “Hence any elephant change in people’s perception of ani- Gujarat. Separated from their fam- and forest department guideline, he dom comparable to humans. And driven lives they were born to live protect them from cruelty, young that is being privately held captive mals from commodity to sentient ilies, confined in cages and loaded was allegedly paraded on December like humans, they need the support free in the wild? “Transfer of young wild calves continue to come under here is illegal and undocumented. beings who are subjects of equal on trucks, they will be bumped and 8 and 9 through the crowds and of families. elephants from their homeland to captivity and private ownership. In spite of a statement given by the rights. Thereby, FIAPO strongly jolted for days until they reach their chaos of the Ekadasi rituals. Elephant herds are well-defined an alien location is always a bad Assam is known to be a hotbed forest department stating that the affirms that all animals must be destination at the Lord Jagannath All animals are sentient beings social structures whose interac- idea,” says Suparna Ganguly of for the illegal capture and taming of elephants shall not be transferred to entitled to a range of legal and con- Temple in Ahmedabad. with real feelings and emotions. tions impact the growth and well- Bengaluru-based animal rights wild elephants especially when they another custodian, they are being stitutional rights, namely bodily Earlier this year, the Guwahati Opposed to popular belief, it can be being of each elephant, just as liv- organisation Compassion are calves. There are numerous ille- transferred,” he says. integrity, autonomy, liberty and High Court, based on the heatwave stated with conviction that just ing in a family shapes human lives. Unlimited Plus Action (CUPA). galities reported on how elephants Under the Wildlife Protection dignity. These core rights will pro- conditions in north-west India, because animals cannot express Captivity in any form is a denial of Years of working on issues of from Assam are “given” to other Act, 1972 the forest departments are hibit ownership of animals as had mercifully put this journey on their pain as well as human beings living free, in the wild, in a herd — captive elephants have convinced States for short periods, never to custodians of all thing wild. No pri- things, prevent their commercial hold. The temperature may have can, that does not in any way entail core and essential elements of being her that elephants cannot be looked return. Most captive elephants vate individual or body can own a exploitation, torture, cruel and changed but the basic trauma of that they cannot feel pain. For an elephant. upon as toys to be played with by found across Indian temples or pri- wild animal — but somehow we tol- degrading treatment and ensure what these young elephants will be example, their sense of smell and Once devoid of a sense of self, brokers and end-users under the vate possession trace a single own- erate an exception for elephants to their right to physical and mental put through has not — and the their heightened hearing is so any creature would find them- garb of commerce, livelihood and ership certificate to Assam, but be owned while also treating them well-being. At the very least, these bleak prospects of the life for which strong that the same noise that may selves lost and rootless and turn into culture. Ganguly also points to the somehow their possession is always as a national heritage and worship- core rights allow for equal consid- they are destined. not bother the average human mere “living things” and not “living particular harm caused by remov- in the hands of someone else in ping them as quasi-gods. The four eration of interests of animals. This is illustrated by another being will bellow and echo in their beings.” We recognise that ele- ing elephants from the habitats that another State. baby elephants that are about to (The writer is Executive Director, elephant, very far apart in age and ears with a greater impact. phants have a traditional religious have wider significance for Indian MN Jayachandran of the start their journey to Gujarat are Federation of Indian Animal location. 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We are sure that people   1 8%'$%8.56$ $.8:& will come forward in large because the present promoter reserved for the retail catego- 1 ( a behavioral change on a large LIC is fully owned by the gov- 1  ry in three initial public offer- 5$6 8:6 >'; scale, the NHAI has launched numbers and welcome this ernment, and the national 1  1  ings (IPOs). the new TV commercial- new initiative that connects the insurer along with the Reacting to the order of the The Securities and has slapped a fine of 10 lakh '8%8:&'5 @'5 ‘FASTag Lagao – Aage Bado, transportation sector to India's Government holds as much as ?;A69   National Company Law Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to be paid jointly and several- India Ko Aage Badao' in pres- digital story,” Gadkari said 97.46 percent in the bank. 1 !* Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), conducted an investigation into ly, on these entities. 8:.5@ ence of Road Transport, NHAI Chairman Sukhbir “It has been brought to the Tata Sons said the “order the dealing of Magnum and 22 In a separate order, the reg- Highways and MSME Minister Singh Sandhu said the 100 per notice of the department that appears to even go beyond the connected entities in the IPO ulator has slapped a fine of 3 It, however, said increased Nitin Gadkari and brand cent implementation of pursuant to the 51 percent as a private sector bank. specific reliefs sought by the of Kernex Microsystems, Punj lakh on a stock broker Leo cost related to regulatory com- ambassador Akshay Kumar,” a FASTags will result in major stake acquisition in IDBI Bank The letter, seen by PTI, said appellant (Mistry)”. Lloyd and ABG Shipyard dur- Financial Services for failing to pliances, especially for the US statement from NHAI said. economic and environmental by LIC, many Central/state LIC is wholly-owned by the The holding company of ing the period from November maintain segregation of client's market, price controls across The campaign aims to cre- benefits for the country. government departments and government and together with the Tata group firms further 2005 to January 2006 with funds and misusing these markets and mandatory gener- ate an awareness about smooth Seamless movement government agencies/institu- the government's holding of said, “It is not clear as to how regard to the alleged violations funds. icisation for Indian market mobility across national high- through toll plazas will ensure tions have either withdrawn 46.46 percent, the direct and the NCLAT order seeks to of the PFUTP (Prohibition of By such activity, Leo remained key risks. ways by promoting the use of faster turnaround time for their funds or deposits from the indirect government holding in over-rule the decisions taken by Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Financial Services has violated “The domestic pharma- FASTag, a tool that facilitates mobility of goods, services and bank or have not invited the the bank is 97.46 percent, mak- shareholders of Tata Sons and Practices) norms. stock brokers' norm. ceutical industry has gained digital payments to ensures commuters, also resulting in bank to offer bids for deposits, ing it a quasi-sovereign entity. listed Tata operating companies The probe found that In another order, the mar- adequate scale and generic hassle-free movement. less vehicular pollution, he or have expressed inability to “Keeping in view this fact, at validly constituted share- Magnum employed a scheme kets watchdog has levied a drug development capabilities The statement said this added. continue grant of government Central/state departments/ holder meetings.” or device of misusing the IPO fine of 2 lakh on Gretex over a decade of growth which new campaign is set to add a Sharing his views while business to the bank,” the agencies/institutions may con- Tata Sons strongly believes allotment process by cornering Corporate Services and Rs 1 will keep them in good stead to new dimension to India's dig- shooting for the ad-campaign, department of financial ser- tinue to consider IDBI Bank for in the strength of its case and the shares of the three IPOs lakh on Vatsal Agarwaal for capture bigger opportunities, ital story and to encourage Akshay Kumar said: “I feel vices said in a letter, dated grant of government business,” will take appropriate legal that were intended for genuine failing to obtain acquisition especially in the specialty/niche cashless transactions across proud to be associated with the December 18, to all the Central the letter said. recourse, it said in a statement. retail allottees, and was aided window for “offer to buy” on segments in the regulated mar- 523 toll booths spread across NHAI and expect this TV and state departments. In August 2018, the The company assured its and abetted by the 22 con- the internet-based book build- ket,” Icra said in a statement. the country. commercial to inspire mass It can be noted that in Cabinet had approved the “various stakeholders that it nected entities. ing system platform of the The FY2019-2022 com- Various studies have shown adoption of FASTags. I truly January 2019, the insurance acquisition of controlling stake not only has always operated Magnum has made a prof- BSE before opening of the ten- pound annual growth rate that smooth passing without believe that digital operation of behemoth completed acquisi- by LIC as a promoter in the in a fair and equitable manner it of 3.34 lakh by selling the dering period and thereby vio- (CAGR) is expected to be stopping at toll plazas is likely toll booths on our national tion 51 percent stake in IDBI bank through a combination of but also acted in accordance shares received through the lated SAST (Substantial around 10-12 per cent for to save thousands of crores highways will ensure better Bank, following which the preferential allotment and open with the law and will contin- IPO allotment, it added. Acquisition of Shares and domestic pharmaceutical com- every year for the nation, it said. environment and improved Reserve Bank re-categorised it offer of equity. ue to do so”. Accordingly, the regulator Takeover) norms. panies, it added. “We believe this campaign economy.” #   4  8    C          &       '     8($: Nissan alliance. forms would be “an early tar- German and US entities. The merger is expected to get” that will likely take two Manley said the new name he boards of Fiat Chrysler create 3.7 billion euros in annu- years to achieve. “is an exercise we're embarking     TAutomobiles and PSA al savings, which will be invest- The company will be legal- on now. We have two very his- Peugeot on Wednesday signed ed in “the new era of sustain- ly based in the Netherlands, toried companies coming  :5 65(8 they said. a binding merger deal creating able mobility” and to meet and traded in Paris, Milan and together...I don't think it will be The lottery industry has the world's fourth-largest auto strict new emissions regula- New York. a touchy subject, just an inter- n an unprecedented move, been pressing for a uniform company with the scale to tions, particularly in Europe. The executives played esting process”. IGST Council - the highest GST rate of 12 per cent and confront the challenges of “The merged entity will down the significance of the The new company will start decision making body of the removal of tax on the prize stricter emissions regulations maneuver with speed and effi- new entity's name and head- with a strong base in Europe, new indirect tax regime - on money, saying the existing dual and the transition to new dri- ciency in an automotive indus- quarters location, but both are where PSA is the second-largest   :5 65(8 Wednesday witnessed first- rate is hampering the growth of ving technologies. try undergoing rapid and fun- symbolic choices that go a carmaker, and while Fiat makes ever voting on the issue of levy- the business. The companies said in a joint damental changes,” the carmak- long way to signalling who is in most of its profits in North hittaranjan Locomotive ing tax on lotteries as states Currently, a GST of 12 per statement that the new group will ers said in the joint statement. the driver's seat, where engi- America and has a strong pres- CWorks (CLW) has been expressed divergent opinions. cent is levied on state lotteries be led by PSA's cost-cutting New technologies includes neering and management ence in Latin America. It will be adjudged second by the Decisions in the previous sold within a state and 28 per CEO Carlo Tavares, with Fiat electrified engines, brains will be based, and the looking to strengthen its posi- NECA(National Energy 37 meetings of the GST cent on those sold outside that Chrysler's chairman John Elkann autonomous driving and con- relative importance of each tion in China, where both PSA Conservation Award) of BEE Council, headed by Union state. as chairman of the merged com- nectivity, part of what Tavares entity in the new company. and FCA lag. (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) Finance Minister and com- To sort out differences in pany. Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike described as “the transition to The French and Italian “That is part of the oppor- amongst the Railways prising of representatives of all the views among states, the Manley will stay on, but it was not a world of clean, safe and sus- governments as well as unions tunities,” Tavares said. “We are Production Unit Sector.This states and UTs, had been taken GST Council had earlier con- announced in what capacity. tainable mobility”. No plants will be on the look-out for the not happy with our perfor- is for the first time, CLW has unanimously. These included stituted an eight-member No name for the new com- will be closed under the deal, responses, given the national mance there. We think we got this award this Prestigious fixing of tax rates on dozens of group of ministers under the pany has been decided, execu- the companies said. significance of the auto indus- should be doing better in award on 14.12 19 at New goods and services but never chairmanship of Maharashtra tives said in a conference call, Savings will be achieved by tries to both economies. China.” Tavares said the deal Delhi. Shri Praveen Kumar had voting done to decide on Finance Minister Sudhir but both Tavares and Manley sharing investments in vehicle The French government has the support of its Chinese Mishra, GM, CLW had felici- the issue. Mungantiwar. insisted that it was not a platforms, engines and new helped bail out PSA Peugeot in partner and investor Dongfeng, tated the entire team & con- However, when the issue of The Council in its July “touchy subject”. technology, while leveraging 2014 and owns 12 per cent stake which “understood what need- gratulated for achieving this levy of GST on lottery came up meeting had also decided to The deal, which was unveiled scale on purchasing. in the French company through ed to be done”. exemplary award. at the 38th meeting of the seek a legal opinion from the in October, was announced as a But the executives also said the state investment bank. As part of the deal, Council, consensus eluded, Attorney General on the issue. 50-50 merger, but PSA has one there would be cuts. Decisions While the merger of Fiat Dongfeng's stake in the new sources said. This led to a vote In a representation made to extra seat at the board and on where those will come will and Chrysler has been a suc- company will be diluted from 6.2 being taken to decide on the Finance Minister Nirmala Tavares at the helm, giving the be made after the deal closes. cess, with the Italian-American per cent to 4.5 per cent, through issue by a majority. Sitharaman, All India French carmaker the upper hand “There is room for sharing automaker thriving on the the sale of 30.7 million shares. Sources said a uniform Federation of Lottery Trade & in daily management. (a) significant amount of exist- strength of the US market and FCA will pay its share- rate of 28 per cent GST rate will Allied Industries suggested that The executives said they ing platforms and avoiding the executive prowess of long- holders a 5.5 billion-euro (USD now be applicable on lotteries the GST Council could con- expect the deal to take 12-15 excess investments for the time CEO Sergio Marchionne, 6.1 billion) premium, raising from March 1. sider imposing GST on lotter- months to close. It will give future,” Tavares said. the history of car mergers is lit- questions about whether the Currently, dual GST rates ies after abating the prize birth to a group with revenues Both the Peugeot and Fiat tered with failed tie-ups. new company will be saddled are imposed on lotteries. money component of the lot- of nearly 170 billion euros and brands are strong on small-car Most famous among those with too much debt. Analysts As many as 21 states voted tery ticket since the said producing 8.7 million cars a technology, with significant is the Daimler-Chrysler merg- estimate that Peugeot is paying in favour of 28 per cent GST amount never forms part of the year — just behind Toyota, overlap in Europe. Manley said er, which foundered on cultural a hefty 32 per cent premium to rates as opposed to 7 against it, income in the lottery trade. Volkswagen and the Renault- that the convergence of plat- differences between the take control of Fiat Chrysler. /  1 '> )     ( (( '        7 2A9  <9==  New Delhi: The average wealth On an average, this would Mumbai: Budget carrier IndiGo build focus cities and traffic expectancy of those in India give the affluent class Rs 93,000 has become the first domestic corridors that connect India to with enough disposable income to live on per month during carrier to operate 1,500 flights the world,” Dutta added. to save and invest is just Rs 3.6 retirement, which is less than per day, a feat which is in line The airline flies over 2.50 crore and this would give them both their current income and with its expansion strategy. lakh passengers per day, he said. Rs 93,000 per month to live wealth aspirations. The 1,500th flight was “Our mission is to promote during retirement, a report “If they were to spend at operated in December, the air- trade, tourism and economic said on Wednesday. the average monthly rate to line said in a release. growth by increasing mobility The report used a propri- which they aspire, their wealth IndiGo had flown its and accessibility across the etary economic model that expectancy would last the 1,000th daily service in length and breadth of the coun- considered other macroeco- emerging affluent 6 years of December last year. try,” Dutta said. nomic factors such as GDP retirement, and the affluent 9 The airline currently has a IndiGo expanded its oper- growth and interest rates to cal- years, while HNWIs would be fleet of 249 planes and operates ations to 11 domestic and eight culate how much the wealth able to fund 5 years,” it added. to 83 destinations, including 23 international new destinations creators are set to be worth at The report further noted international ones. inclusive of multiple exclusive the age of 60. This wealth that already, almost one-third (32 “We are pleased to be the and virgin routes, increasing its expectancy figure is then used per cent) are on track to achiev- first Indian airline to touch portfolio by 22 percent, to calculate how much indi- ing more than half of their wealth 1,500 daily departures, with between January to December viduals can live off each month goal at age 60. For the 68 per cent one flight taking off every this year, the release said. throughout their retirement. that are further away, it is still pos- minute,” IndiGo chief executive Besides launching flights to According to Standard sible to narrow the gap with well- officer Ronojoy Dutta said. Shillong, Gaya, , Chartered's new Wealth defined goals and a considered He said this growth has Belgaum, Silchar, Shirdi and Expectancy Report 2019, the wealth management approach. been achieved on the back of Mysore in the domestic market, average wealth expectancy with “For those who want to unparalleled network offered IndiGo also made its entry in the enough disposable income to avoid disappointment with by the airline in the country. European market with a flight save and invest is Rs 3.6 crore, or their wealth in retirement, the “2019 has been an eventful service to Istanbul, and also Rs 1.3 crore for the emerging time to take action is now,” said year with many new partner- launched operations to Jeddah, affluent, Rs 2.6 crore for the afflu- Nakul Jain, MD, Head, Priority, ships, orders and milestones. Chengdu, Yangon, Hanoi, ent and Rs 6.9 crore for high-net- Deposits and Branch Banking, We are optimistic about 2020, Riyadh, Ho Chi Minh City and worth individuals (HNWIs). 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Q 4  & 3      !     7(  3  ) ! 09 !  6869 5 )6 R 2#3K!   "1(  New Delhi (PTI): Italian auto major Piaggio on  1:6;99#(  :5 65(8 tonne in Punjab, 73,000 tonne Wednesday made its foray in Tamil Nadu, 65,000 tonne in  @ $8 up to 4.14 per cent. HUL, SBI into the electric vehicle seg-  :5 65(8 around 10-12 per cent for ndia’s sugar production stood Haryana, 35,000 tonne in and Yes Bank fell 1.79 per cent ment in India with the launch domestic pharmaceutical com- Iat 4.58 million tonne till Madhya Pradesh and 30,000 quity benchmarks closed at each. NTPC, PowerGrid and of a three-wheeler model in atings agency Icra on panies, it added. Icra said December 15 of the ongoing tonne in Andhra Pradesh and Erecord highs for the second Bajaj Finance also ended in the the country. The electric RWednesday said the Indian growth from the US picked up marketing year, down 35 per Telangana combined, in the straight on Wednesday, pro- red. “Market hit record highs three-wheeler, Ape E-City, is pharmaceutical industry is in FY2019 to 12.1 per cent after cent from the year-ago period, said period. ISMA, which rep- pelled by gains in index on expectations of measures priced at Rs 1.97 lakh (ex- expected to grow around 10-12 seeing a decline of 13.1 per cent owing to sharp fall in output in resents private millers, has heavyweights HDFC Bank, from the Centre to support on- showroom Delhi) and comes per cent between FY2019 and in FY2018. “The growth was Maharashtra and Karnataka, pegged total sugar output to RIL and ITC amid supporting going economic weakness. with a swappable lithium-ion FY2022 while maintaining a supported by higher market industry body ISMA said on decline 21.5 per cent to 26 mil- global cues. After rallying to its Metals & IT stocks traded battery. The company has tied stable outlook on the sector. share for Indian players as sev- Wednesday. Sugar marketing lion tonne in the 2019-20 mar- record intra-day peak of higher on hopes that easing up with Chetan Maini-led Icra cited abating head- eral generic MNC players opti- year runs from October to keting year. 41,614.77, the 30-share BSE trade tensions could ensure Sun Mobility for battery and winds from pricing pressure in mised product portfolios along September. Mills had manu- On ethanol supply to oil Sensex settled 206.40 points, or global growth and increase charging infrastructure. the US (which is the largest reg- with new product launches,” it factured 7.05 million tonne of marketing companies (OMCs), 0.50 per cent, up at its all-time the order intakes. “Piaggio group has a rich her- ulated market), stable growth added. The pricing pressure led sugar in the same period of the the industry body said sugar closing high of 41,558.57. “With the Budget around itage of developing electric for the Indian market driven by by consolidation of supply 2018-19 marketing year. mills and standalone distil- Similarly, the broader NSE the corner, the government is technology over the last 15 increasing healthcare spending chain in the US market and According to the Indian leries have offered to supply Nifty advanced 56.65 points, or planning to steer the ship by years which we have leveraged and better accessibility as like- faster abbreviated new drug Sugar Mills Association 163 crore litres of ethanol in the 0.47 per cent, to its record clos- bringing measures to boost to develop these class leading ly key growth drivers for the application approvals is abating (ISMA), 406 sugar mills were third largest sugar producing year starting December 2019. ing high of 12,221.65. M&M consumption. Investors are products for India,” Piaggio Indian pharma companies, and is expected to remain in crushing sugarcane as on state, the production declined Of the total ethanol, 10.38 was the top gainer in the keenly watching the on-going Vehicles Pvt Ltd MD and coupled with comfortable bal- mid-single digit in FY2020 December 15, as against 473 to 1.06 million tonne till crore litres will be made from Sensex pack, surging 3.37 per GST Council meet, a rate hike CEO Diego Graffi told ance sheet structure. compared to low teens in mills on the year-ago same day. December 15 of this year from sugarcane juice, 62.58 crore cent, followed by Sun Pharma is looking unlikely due to a reporters here. It, however, said increased FY2018. Icra, however, warned Mills in Uttar Pradesh, the 1.39 million tonne in the same litres from ‘B’ heavy molasses, 2.53 per cent, Asian Paints 1.88 surge in inflation while the The company has devel- cost related to regulatory com- that while the US growth is country’s largest sugar pro- period a year ago. “The pro- 86.39 crore litres from ‘C’ per cent, ITC 1.70 per cent, focus will be more on revenue oped both swappable and fixed pliances, especially for the US expected to remain at high sin- ducing state, have manufac- duction in Maharashtra and heavy molasses and 3.78 crore HDFC Bank 1.58 per cent and realisation,” said Vinod Nair, battery technology solutions to market, price controls across gle digit to low double digit, it tured 2.12 million tonne of the Karnataka is lower than last litres from damaged food- HCL Tech 1.46 per cent. Head of Research at Geojit serve various needs of cus- markets and mandatory gener- will face headwinds given the sweetener till December 15, up year due to the fact that mills grains, it said. The supply of 73 On the other hand, Tata Financial Services. tomers, he added. “We plan to icisation for Indian market relatively moderate proportion from 1.89 million tonne in the in these states started late by crore litres of ethanol from sug- Motors was the biggest loser, BSE metal, healthcare, introduce a three-wheeler with remained key risks. of large size drugs going off year-ago period. The UP mills one month and one week, arcane juice and ‘B’ heavy dropping 3.05 per cent after the realty, energy, auto and IT fixed battery as well in the sec- “The domestic pharma- patent, generic adoption reach- had begun crushing opera- respectively,” ISMA said in a molasses is almost double than National Company Law indices rose up to 0.84 per cent. ond quarter of the next year. ceutical industry has gained ing saturation levels in the US tions a week earlier in the cur- statement. Apart from this, what was supplied in 2018-19 Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) On the other hand, BSE utili- There would also be electric adequate scale and generic market and increased regula- rent season. sugar recovery so far is report- and, therefore, the diversion of on Wednesday ordered ties, power and telecom indices versions in passenger and drug development capabilities tory scrutiny as reflected in However, there has been a ed to be lower as compared to sugar into ethanol this season restoration of Cyrus Mistry as slipped up to 0.84 per cent. goods carriage space,” Graffi over a decade of growth which increased issuance of warning sharp fall in production in last year, mainly because mills is higher, it added. ISMA also the Executive Chairman of Broader BSE midcap and said. The company will launch will keep them in good stead to letters/import alerts. It further Maharashtra, the country’s sec- are crushing damaged sugar- said another tender is expect- Tata Sons. The NCLAT also smallcap indices under-per- the Ape E-City in Chandigarh, capture bigger opportunities, said productivity of research ond largest sugar producer. cane due to floods, along with ed shortly from OMCs, against held appointment of N formed the benchmarks, shed- and Gurugram in the especially in the specialty/niche and development expenditure, Mills were able to manufacture the fresh cane as also other cli- which more quantities of Chandrasekaran as Executive ding up to 0.19 per cent. first phase in partnership with segments in the regulated mar- operational risk related to 7,66,000 tonne as against 2.9 matic factors, it added. ethanol including ethanol Chairman illegal. Other Tata Besides stock-specific action, Sun Mobility. The partners ket,” Icra said in a statement. increased level of due dili- million tonnes in the same Sugar output reached made from ‘B’ heavy molasses group stocks including Tata sustained foreign fund inflows plan to have 50 quick charging The FY2019-2022 com- gence by regulatory agencies period a year ago, ISMA said. 1,52,000 tonne in Gujarat, and sugarcane juice, is expect- Power, Tata Chemicals and boosted market mood here, stations spread across 10 cities pound annual growth rate and price controls were key Similarly in Karnataka, the 1,35,000 tonne in Bihar, 75,000 ed to be offered for 2019-20. Tata Global Beverages too shed traders said. by March next year. (CAGR) is expected to be concerns.

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1751.00 1767.45 EDELWEISS 117.00 117.95 114.90 115.90 RVNL 23.30 23.40 23.15 23.20 GMDCLTD 57.75 58.60 57.40 57.95 UPL 565.50 571.80 559.35 565.60 1.50 SUNPHARMA 432.45 441.40 427.35 439.90 COLPAL 1470.00 1490.00 1467.60 1482.20 SRF 3248.50 3248.50 3209.00 3229.20 CORPBANK 25.00 26.10 24.10 24.55 INDOSTAR 170.00 170.30 167.50 168.05 BAJAJELEC 342.90 343.00 334.95 338.55 ICICIBANK 542.05 542.90 535.95 542.00 0.85 ICICIBANK 542.80 543.00 535.95 541.60 CIPLA 464.00 469.00 462.00 467.75 GUJGAS 229.05 230.50 227.00 229.60 CAPPL 306.95 312.80 305.55 308.75 SUDARSCHEM 397.50 399.50 393.35 395.20 TCS 2174.00 2203.45 2153.00 2166.80 1.85 MPHASIS 866.00 868.00 862.00 864.50 NIACL 143.00 145.00 140.10 141.65 SUZLON 2.05 2.05 1.98 1.99 CHOLAHLDNG 510.90 510.90 488.00 499.60 SOUTHBANK 10.52 10.52 10.42 10.46 HINDALCO 214.55 215.50 212.20 213.75 0.05 BANKBARODA 101.45 101.45 98.50 98.90 EQUITAS 105.60 106.10 103.70 104.20 RADICO 299.00 303.00 294.50 301.45 CARBORUNIV 325.40 328.00 325.00 326.05 SCHNEIDER 62.95 62.95 61.40 62.20 LT 1324.75 1325.95 1314.60 1318.25 0.30 ZEEL 280.45 280.90 274.40 279.45 NATIONALUM 43.30 43.30 42.15 42.40 ICICIGI 1348.40 1349.20 1335.00 1341.65 HATHWAY 19.75 19.80 19.45 19.50 OBEROIRLTY 516.05 523.05 515.60 516.90 TITAN 1164.00 1167.35 1150.35 1157.20 -0.15 VEDL 152.00 154.00 150.35 152.80 IOC 125.05 126.35 124.60 126.05 JKCEMENT 1155.00 1209.10 1155.00 1183.85 MAHSEAMLES 370.10 375.50 370.10 371.50 LICHSGFIN 442.00 446.30 437.55 441.95 AVANTI 538.00 556.35 538.00 548.75 HSCL 56.65 59.25 56.50 58.30 PIIND 1501.00 1501.00 1477.60 1483.70 BASF 953.05 953.05 942.00 945.40 BAJAJFINSV 9365.00 9421.00 9326.65 9360.00 -1.75 APOLLOHOSP 1375.15 1394.00 1374.35 1385.60 ABFRL 234.70 240.00 233.95 239.15 BOSCHLTD 15266.05 15266.05 15140.00 15184.50 KANSAINER 540.60 546.00 532.55 544.30 INOXWIND 34.95 35.20 33.65 34.05 ONGC 125.60 125.65 124.15 125.20 -0.10 ITC 242.00 247.20 239.90 245.20 BANKINDIA 71.00 73.25 69.45 71.35 ABBOTINDIA 13400.00 13400.00 13150.00 13184.15 VIPIND 426.20 426.20 421.40 422.35 JCHAC 1855.05 1892.85 1852.00 1859.95 ZEEL 280.10 281.40 274.10 279.40 -0.35 NIITTECH 1606.90 1629.15 1580.70 1605.20 AUBANK 798.00 798.00 781.00 793.20 BBTC 1039.75 1039.75 1020.60 1026.55 LTTS 1517.00 1517.00 1492.50 1498.75 HIMATSEIDE 120.95 124.20 120.80 121.70 AXISBANK 745.80 748.55 737.60 742.60 -3.05 HDFCLIFE 599.90 604.50 588.15 601.30 SBILIFE 977.00 977.00 959.15 964.60 GODREJIND 435.00 436.95 418.20 424.95 FINOLEXIND 551.00 551.20 540.05 541.45 JAGRAN* 58.75 60.15 58.60 60.00 BHARTIARTL 447.00 447.10 434.15 437.70 -2.25 ULTRACEMCO 4111.05 4115.00 4051.15 4067.60 JUBILANT 542.20 551.00 539.50 542.35 ORIENTBANK 54.40 54.40 52.20 53.35 DEEPAKFERT 92.40 94.00 90.90 91.20 GHCL 193.40 194.00 192.00 192.15 BAJFINANCE 4140.45 4158.85 4101.05 4113.05 -22.70 LT 1324.95 1325.85 1315.00 1319.15 VENKYS 1721.50 1745.80 1715.00 1728.65 REPCOHOME 318.00 339.55 314.40 337.05 NHPC 24.00 24.10 23.95 24.05 SKFINDIA 2124.10 2160.00 2123.30 2142.90 POWERGRID 187.05 189.00 186.15 186.75 -1.30 ADANIPORTS 375.00 375.95 369.60 374.55 BATAINDIA 1685.00 1686.25 1655.00 1662.40 HFCL 17.25 17.50 17.05 17.15 HEIDELBERG 177.70 179.40 175.50 177.55 AIAENG 1635.00 1639.00 1615.00 1622.40 ULTRACEMCO 4113.30 4119.95 4050.50 4071.00 -48.55 TECHM 780.00 793.90 779.95 786.75 UBL 1229.50 1229.50 1195.00 1218.70 EIDPARRY 204.00 205.85 198.20 201.20 GALAXYSURF 1459.00 1466.10 1400.00 1407.20 ANDHRABANK 17.30 17.60 17.25 17.40 NTPC 115.00 116.25 113.80 114.00 -1.55 HINDALCO 214.40 215.50 212.35 213.50 ABCAPITAL 98.95 99.75 96.80 97.55 ASHOKA 95.00 95.50 93.40 94.10 VINATIORGA 1991.00 1991.00 1947.00 1949.95 HERITGFOOD 338.00 345.00 325.10 338.75 BPCL 496.50 498.25 488.10 489.30 -6.75 BAJAJFINSV 10297.00 10297.00 9292.10 9366.65 STRTECH 113.85 115.60 111.50 111.80 JPASSOCIAT 2.42 2.49 2.40 2.47 ALBK 19.15 19.20 18.75 18.85 FDC 200.90 202.40 199.90 201.25 HINDUNILVR 1960.00 1966.60 1907.35 1929.80 -31.55 INDUSINDBK 1501.00 1503.55 1490.00 1501.40 SPARC 165.00 165.85 162.00 162.60 COFFEEDAY 47.35 47.60 46.00 46.50 GESHIP 300.50 302.05 299.00 301.35 TVSSRICHAK 1630.00 1637.95 1615.70 1623.20 SBIN 335.00 335.55 325.80 327.20 -5.70 IPCALAB 1149.00 1152.00 1124.40 1130.05 TVSMOTOR 451.70 451.85 442.60 445.45 ABB 1473.60 1475.00 1441.85 1451.15 OFSS 2946.25 2958.00 2933.00 2953.65 ESSELPRO 151.75 151.80 149.65 151.40 YESBANK 48.00 48.20 46.00 46.75 -0.85 MOTHERSUMI 142.80 148.15 140.05 147.00 RAYMOND 683.70 683.70 670.05 672.80 WESTLIFE 350.85 363.90 347.60 351.60 VBL 715.60 715.60 695.10 697.90 CGPOWER 11.70 11.90 11.20 11.42 GRASIM 773.60 776.40 751.50 754.50 -14.30 CANBK 229.00 229.10 221.05 223.25 TORNTPHARM 1841.95 1844.60 1814.10 1817.25 GSKCONS 8380.00 8380.00 8155.00 8249.80 THERMAX 1036.00 1062.00 1036.00 1056.35 CARERATING 476.10 481.55 476.10 479.70 GAIL 120.20 120.30 116.60 117.30 -2.50 HDFCAMC 3160.00 3165.00 3125.30 3144.45 CONCOR 576.00 577.60 571.00 573.35 MOIL 138.05 143.10 138.00 142.55 MAHINDCIE 162.80 163.20 158.05 158.65 SHOPERSTOP 352.50 352.50 344.35 348.20 TATAMOTORS 182.10 184.50 170.45 175.00 -5.20 HEROMOTOCO 2306.00 2321.40 2292.05 2311.60 MRF 64654.00 64964.65 63888.95 64136.10 PERSISTENT 685.85 698.90 672.70 673.90 BDL 285.00 292.00 283.40 286.50 GULFOILLUB 817.50 831.95 811.75 827.05 TATAGLOBAL 327.40 327.40 305.05 311.80 RPOWER 3.67 3.68 3.36 3.36 IBREALEST 61.70 62.40 60.20 60.90 PHOENIXLTD 778.80 788.45 758.35 770.00 AKZOINDIA 1965.00 1965.00 1940.15 1945.40   MFSL 510.95 540.00 503.40 533.00 LINDEINDIA 661.10 694.50 656.00 685.35 ASTERDM 159.00 162.75 157.50 161.50 WABAG 174.95 175.05 170.20 170.85 LAOPALA 143.35 144.50 139.55 142.00 HINDPETRO 265.00 265.00 262.30 263.75 DIVISLAB 1846.00 1846.00 1823.50 1838.85 FSL 40.55 41.75 40.05 41.50 BIRLACORPN 624.20 624.20 604.55 607.15 CHENNPETRO 116.00 116.10 114.40 115.00 SAIL 40.80 41.50 40.35 41.10 IDFCFIRSTB 43.30 43.30 42.40 42.60 TATACOFFEE 94.70 95.00 91.40 91.80 GSPL 217.60 218.25 216.10 217.50 UFLEX 193.35 194.00 191.15 192.70 SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE BAJAJCON 224.45 230.65 222.50 224.60 NIFTY NEXT 50 28086.15 28171.30 27908.90 28138.20 106.45 GMRINFRA 21.55 21.90 21.00 21.30 NTPC 115.90 116.25 113.90 114.15 POLYCAB 977.60 980.25 958.25 963.85 PNCINFRA 194.85 198.30 192.70 194.40 BAJAJ-AUTO 3183.30 3232.00 3183.30 3213.15 CASTROLIND 132.35 132.40 128.70 129.75 INTELLECT 150.10 152.80 147.90 149.25 RALLIS 168.00 174.35 168.00 170.35 SCHAEFFLER 4416.70 4438.10 4368.15 4424.45 NIACL 143.10 144.85 140.15 141.70 8.05 FORCEMOT 998.00 998.00 986.00 990.85 BANDHANBNK 482.00 504.40 457.00 501.40 21.40 PNB 64.70 64.70 62.70 63.20 JINDALSAW 76.00 76.00 73.15 73.70 SUPREMEIND 1127.30 1135.00 1120.90 1121.35 NCC 54.40 54.95 52.75 54.25 SJVN 25.00 25.05 24.75 24.80 SHANKARA 294.00 313.50 290.00 306.80 TCNSBRANDS 625.70 640.00 603.60 615.20 MOTHERSUMI 142.00 148.30 140.05 146.50 4.45 IFCI 6.59 6.59 6.40 6.42 PIDILITIND 1328.80 1373.00 1327.75 1367.00 39.45 JUBLFOOD 1587.10 1592.35 1566.65 1574.55 KEC 299.00 303.35 296.00 299.20 SHILPAMED 289.25 304.00 288.00 296.25 MCX 1148.00 1161.00 1145.50 1158.55 GAYAPROJ 82.00 82.00 78.15 80.75 INFIBEAM 46.80 47.45 46.50 46.80 TIINDIA 482.00 482.75 471.00 474.15 SRTRANSFIN 1100.00 1126.70 1081.05 1125.00 32.15 HONAUT 27700.00 27700.00 27374.90 27456.85 NMDC 118.30 120.45 117.40 120.40 3.20 NMDC 118.85 120.45 117.50 119.90 PTC 54.75 55.20 54.30 54.50 NBVENTURES 68.15 71.35 66.70 69.65 WELSPUNIND 49.85 49.85 48.75 48.95 MARICO 331.20 339.85 330.00 338.50 8.95 BPCL 496.90 498.00 488.15 489.10 RAIN 98.40 98.40 95.00 95.20 GUJALKALI 397.90 400.00 395.00 397.30 INOXLEISUR 373.00 375.75 370.35 371.55 DMART 1885.00 1941.90 1865.00 1924.95 41.00 ACC 1457.00 1469.40 1439.70 1450.45 WELCORP 137.70 138.65 133.00 133.35 DHFL 16.95 16.95 16.95 16.95 KEI 443.50 447.05 440.30 443.20 MCDOWELL-N 586.90 595.80 574.15 594.00 10.20 PAGEIND 22288.70 22323.05 22000.00 22175.95 RELAXO 609.90 611.00 601.05 603.50 VMART 1675.30 1675.30 1650.00 1655.00 GSFC 69.40 69.80 68.65 68.85 BERGEPAINT 491.00 502.00 488.65 501.25 8.45 TATAMTRDVR 75.00 76.90 71.65 73.05 GRANULES 127.00 128.50 126.50 128.00 SREINFRA 8.40 8.40 7.95 8.04 EMAMILTD 306.10 306.10 302.20 303.95 LUPIN 755.50 767.90 753.80 766.80 12.45 BEML 989.60 994.90 971.10 985.30 LEMONTREE 59.50 60.30 58.30 58.50 ORIENTCEM 72.55 72.55 70.90 71.10 MASFIN 814.00 815.85 793.10 798.70 HAVELLS 644.80 655.00 636.05 652.40 10.00 TITAN 1159.00 1167.10 1150.55 1158.85 DALBHARAT 830.00 830.00 805.70 808.60 TEAMLEASE 2458.70 2480.85 2450.10 2474.65 APLLTD 559.80 562.60 547.05 557.20 AUROPHARMA 449.00 455.45 446.25 454.90 6.15 L&TFH 118.60 118.60 115.80 116.50 JSWENERGY 70.60 71.75 69.75 69.90 FINCABLES 371.00 371.00 361.55 368.85 HUDCO 36.55 36.65 35.90 36.05 GICRE 237.05 241.00 234.55 235.70 3.10 ASHOKLEY 79.90 81.25 79.15 79.90 ORIENTELEC 186.05 197.70 183.55 195.00 VARROC 415.00 416.00 411.40 413.05 SYNDIBANK 28.35 28.50 28.00 28.35 COLPAL 1469.70 1491.45 1467.00 1483.50 16.90 POWERGRID 188.35 188.95 186.20 187.30 JAMNAAUTO 39.55 40.75 38.65 40.45 IOB 10.15 10.26 9.98 10.03 DHANUKA 350.00 382.55 346.00 367.85 BIOCON 290.00 295.65 288.50 294.05 3.30 SUNTV 462.00 462.00 441.30 443.95 TIMETECHNO 54.45 54.65 52.30 53.05 CERA 2550.20 2550.20 2520.25 2520.25 IFBIND 625.00 648.90 620.00 635.20 HDFCLIFE 599.00 604.80 588.20 601.55 5.95 UJJIVAN 330.00 336.95 329.20 334.05 ASTRAZEN 2893.55 2900.00 2830.00 2839.90 JSL 38.25 38.75 38.00 38.05 CENTURYPLY 162.00 168.00 159.10 161.85 UBL 1213.90 1224.60 1194.40 1219.00 9.25 PIDILITIND 1331.20 1373.00 1330.10 1365.10 MOTILALOFS 768.00 771.15 753.30 758.60 CCL 197.00 197.45 193.40 194.70 CUB 232.00 233.40 231.50 232.70 SIEMENS 1497.60 1515.30 1493.00 1504.00 8.95 IDBI 37.40 37.65 36.80 37.00 IDFC 32.75 32.75 32.00 32.25 GEPIL 724.05 727.55 707.45 724.25 KNRCON 240.70 242.15 234.65 235.85 DABUR 458.50 464.20 457.20 463.00 2.40 BALKRISIND 950.00 968.50 945.65 948.95 KAJARIACER 521.35 523.45 508.85 514.75 JKLAKSHMI 272.65 275.05 272.00 273.55 ATUL 4025.00 4030.00 4001.05 4007.25 ICICIPRULI 497.10 498.65 492.70 497.00 1.90 UPL 560.00 571.70 559.75 566.10 TRENT 529.95 529.95 508.00 513.25 TVTODAY 246.00 251.60 241.60 242.70 GILLETTE 6580.00 6613.10 6543.05 6575.10 GODREJCP 681.95 685.00 675.00 680.65 1.65 ADANIENT 212.90 212.90 205.75 208.00 INDIANB 109.75 110.90 108.40 109.80 CREDITACC 795.90 797.65 767.90 789.55 SOLARINDS 1052.75 1060.00 1040.10 1056.85 FCONSUMER 24.00 24.15 23.65 23.80 BAJAJHLDNG 3287.05 3298.85 3277.50 3293.80 7.70 KRBL 224.55 265.70 224.30 264.60 GICRE 235.45 241.45 234.30 236.20 CHOLAFIN 309.00 313.80 308.00 308.80 ZYDUSWELL 1444.25 1478.95 1434.70 1470.35 NLCINDIA 54.35 54.70 54.05 54.35 PAGEIND 22276.95 22348.00 22000.00 22255.45 49.55 BIOCON 289.20 294.85 289.00 294.00 QUESS 500.55 519.40 493.30 506.40 FORTIS 135.05 135.60 133.00 133.40 CENTRUM 20.05 20.60 19.80 20.05 LUXIND 1424.00 1436.95 1395.90 1420.25 NHPC 23.90 24.15 23.90 24.05 0.05 EIHOTEL 143.10 143.60 141.30 142.10 SRTRANSFIN 1091.55 1127.15 1086.65 1117.15 PHILIPCARB 112.45 112.90 111.45 111.90 ZENSARTECH 171.75 175.70 171.75 173.30 J&KBANK 30.00 30.25 29.70 29.75 BOSCHLTD 15249.95 15265.00 15111.05 15193.15 32.50 JUSTDIAL 591.25 596.00 582.60 588.05 APOLLOTYRE 165.50 166.65 163.75 164.55 DCBBANK 171.75 171.75 169.15 169.90 UNITEDBNK 8.90 9.00 8.74 8.86 SONATSOFTW 302.00 307.90 298.60 301.90 HDFCAMC 3164.90 3164.90 3125.50 3155.50 2.20 GRAPHITE 307.05 312.75 305.40 309.00 IRB 72.00 72.50 70.60 71.25 BALMLAWRIE 189.00 195.90 188.60 192.80 KPRMILL 676.00 676.00 665.45 671.35 IBULISL 77.90 79.85 77.30 79.15 DIVISLAB 1841.10 1844.55 1821.30 1843.00 -2.40 SPICEJET 102.10 102.15 99.50 99.90 JISLJALEQS 8.27 8.27 7.90 8.27 ERIS 488.80 491.95 473.00 475.90 MHRIL 215.55 217.80 214.30 216.10 UCOBANK 16.75 16.75 16.25 16.30 PGHH 11375.00 11422.95 11267.20 11300.00 -20.35 UNIONBANK 57.30 58.15 55.60 56.50 INDIACEM 72.50 72.50 70.10 71.05 GODREJAGRO 498.00 500.50 496.60 499.80 MAXINDIA 76.60 77.00 75.95 76.50 CENTRALBK 19.00 19.00 18.30 18.40 HINDZINC 208.70 210.25 207.10 207.60 -0.40 PVR 1797.00 1830.00 1795.00 1822.35 TATAMETALI 591.45 618.00 588.95 602.65 KTKBANK 71.85 72.05 71.20 71.60 TRITURBINE 94.00 94.00 91.20 91.75 HAL 740.55 747.70 740.55 741.30 PETRONET 278.45 279.55 275.30 277.55 -0.60 DBL 398.95 424.40 398.15 417.65 DEEPAKNI 361.90 369.30 361.20 364.40 GNFC 173.95 175.30 170.55 173.45 GET&D 155.65 157.05 151.85 153.75 ADVENZYMES 166.00 166.05 163.20 165.40 CADILAHC 260.00 261.35 257.30 258.75 -0.60 WIPRO 245.00 249.80 245.00 248.40 AMBUJACEM 198.95 199.75 194.25 196.70 JMFINANCIL 96.00 97.65 94.20 94.80 MINDACORP 92.00 92.25 90.50 90.85 ALLCARGO 94.50 95.35 92.60 93.15 OFSS 2951.50 2959.90 2895.05 2940.20 -10.65 M&MFIN 322.00 323.80 316.60 322.20 PNBHOUSING 447.00 447.25 433.00 433.95 ECLERX 540.00 549.75 531.65 541.95 FLFL 394.05 398.00 391.80 397.80 ALKEM 2072.00 2100.00 2067.00 2090.90 INDIGO 1314.00 1320.00 1292.50 1308.65 -6.50 EICHERMOT 21800.00 21974.95 21425.60 21752.35 IBVENTURES 163.95 169.55 162.00 162.90 RITES 280.85 282.20 276.55 280.25 TAKE 95.00 95.50 94.50 94.75 ICICIGI 1345.10 1350.90 1334.45 1340.00 -7.75 PEL 1667.85 1668.65 1623.00 1638.75 MMTC 19.40 22.75 19.40 20.45 ASTRAL 1149.00 1150.05 1125.00 1126.80 JSLHISAR 67.50 69.20 67.00 68.05 STARCEMENT 88.80 89.55 88.00 89.10 CONCOR 575.30 577.95 571.00 572.15 -3.55 AUROPHARMA 450.00 455.15 446.60 454.00 SUNTECK 403.00 421.45 403.00 416.10 GREAVESCOT 126.70 132.25 126.00 131.55 PARAGMILK 139.35 141.75 137.85 139.95 SADBHAV 118.50 118.50 115.30 115.75 HINDPETRO 264.05 265.50 262.20 263.25 -1.65 RNAM 346.70 346.70 333.30 336.85 PFIZER 4386.00 4399.90 4297.50 4308.70 JBCHEPHARM 429.00 429.00 424.90 426.90 MAHLIFE 403.90 403.90 387.00 389.05 RCOM 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.89 ASHOKLEY 80.05 81.30 79.10 79.95 -0.55 BHEL 46.10 46.35 45.00 45.25 DABUR 461.00 463.95 457.50 462.60 MEGH 49.55 49.55 48.60 49.05 MAHSCOOTER 4467.60 4520.00 4401.00 4477.95 RATNAMANI 995.65 1008.35 981.05 1003.35 IBULHSGFIN 305.00 308.40 297.50 302.85 -2.20 SIEMENS 1500.00 1515.00 1492.45 1503.85 SCI 63.60 64.00 62.05 62.30 DCMSHRIRAM 358.35 360.00 351.95 357.80 JYOTHYLAB 147.90 154.00 145.80 152.50 NETWORK18 26.50 27.05 26.30 26.30 SBILIFE 975.00 976.60 959.00 965.00 -7.55 GRASIM 774.75 776.05 752.10 754.00 LALPATHLAB 1465.00 1506.30 1465.00 1489.90 CROMPTON 243.40 246.00 242.60 245.00 APARINDS 402.60 402.60 391.95 400.15 SOMANYCERA 216.55 216.55 211.15 212.50 ACC 1462.10 1470.40 1438.75 1450.00 -12.30 INFRATEL 250.00 252.85 246.65 250.05 PFC 115.00 115.55 112.50 113.30 ISEC 344.75 345.60 339.85 341.20 SUNDRMFAST 433.70 434.40 426.90 430.25 SUPRAJIT 170.55 171.00 169.00 169.80 AMBUJACEM 198.60 199.80 194.20 196.70 -1.85 INDIGO 1321.70 1321.70 1292.90 1309.60 MUTHOOTFIN 718.00 719.40 708.80 715.30 MRPL 42.60 42.80 40.00 41.45 BLUESTARCO 794.80 802.00 793.50 797.05 BLUEDART 2217.65 2239.60 2208.55 2239.60 DLF 229.85 229.95 224.20 227.65 -2.25 PRESTIGE 331.75 365.75 331.60 360.40 RELCAPITAL 12.45 12.45 11.35 11.65 IRCON 391.50 402.20 386.60 396.25 VGUARD 218.00 219.40 213.00 215.25 EVEREADY 53.80 54.50 53.50 54.25 SHREECEM 20510.00 20640.00 20133.25 20349.00 -246.85 BEL 100.00 100.70 99.75 100.40 ADANIGREEN 135.60 137.35 134.10 134.95 MINDAIND 341.25 342.40 336.00 337.65 TIMKEN 895.90 899.55 867.35 871.70 VTL 901.00 904.95 899.55 900.65 PFC 114.70 115.60 112.40 113.30 -1.45 RAJESHEXPO 692.00 703.30 681.00 695.20 NAUKRI 2625.15 2641.50 2587.80 2629.00 SOBHA 399.90 407.65 395.00 397.70 LAXMIMACH 3231.50 3265.00 3231.50 3249.40 DBCORP 133.50 133.50 132.20 132.95 PEL 1670.15 1671.20 1622.00 1638.00 -21.80 BALRAMCHIN 173.45 175.70 172.65 173.70 CUMMINSIND 563.00 564.50 557.50 561.20 CHAMBLFERT 149.35 150.65 146.35 147.70 DCAL 123.15 123.15 118.05 119.85 SFL 1310.00 1310.00 1256.30 1269.40 L&TFH 118.25 118.60 115.75 116.25 -2.00 DRREDDY 2844.00 2876.30 2831.00 2873.75 PGHL 3987.30 3987.30 3784.10 3934.75 OIL 152.00 152.50 150.50 151.75 TV18BRDCST 22.00 22.20 21.65 21.90 JSWHL 2248.00 2251.00 2220.70 2230.00 PNB 64.65 64.65 62.70 63.40 -1.30 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beyond that. So, for the very first time, the fest has collaborated with Delhi Police Crime Branch for a 30-minute demonstration about the manner in which the dogs should perform in a sit- uation of unrest. There will be 12 serv- ing dogs and 20 police officers. He says, “People complain that we are    neglecting the cats and that the fest is cen- tred around dogs only. This time we have !/ F partnered with the world’s largest body $"     for cats — World Cat Federation. We have   !     got on board international cats behav- iouralist from Russia and Italy. They’ll be 4    4  # conducting a full cat show, where these *       professionals will be conducting work-      shops, seminars and they’ll be judging the !     cats on the basis of their breed and 6 ! !   upbringing so that people can understand these feline creatures better. This will be "   #$ done in a 10,000 sq feet cat proof area, L%  where 200 of them would participate.”     Apart from dogs and cats, people do 4  4  get rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs to   the festival. That’s always a fun sight, shares the founder. “These creatures    like to be in confined spaces. They are not 8 $  very interactive in themselves so we don’t *  '  have any activities for them. They just like 6      human companionship and like being in their own space. Forcing them to do any 446 !#.  activity would be cruel to them. They can    !  go for basic things like, grooming and  " !! health care check ups. We have an     # ambulance, too, on standby in case any  "!   emergency comes up,” says he. ost people insist that their pets One of the precautions, Akshay says < ! are like their children or even they keep in mind, which visitors also   9 Mbuddies. So how often do you find very cool, is that, “Every pet has to "!  take your pet out for amusement and go through a small behavior check.  "  !! dedicate a day only to them? Pet Fed There are professionals who check the allows you to give your best bud the per- ,  temperament of the pet. For instance, if O!!  4 fect day out which is filled with fun, the dog is very aggressive, a red flag with   !9 games and activities ranging from fash- a cool quote will be given. So that the rest   M ion shows, security dog acrobatics and $* $F&@.$    >      !  of people can know that this pet is a lit- * # temptation alley to curated arenas like off- tle aggressive, ‘I should be cautious leash play area, cat zone, alongside !    !!# $F@ 8 $'$ while going near him’. If it’s a friendly pet, music, food and pet care stalls. we give a green tag. And if it’s a moder- The fest was started in 2014 and is ate pet, they get a yellow one. It’s like a O now in its sixth edition. Akshay Gupta, traffic signal. Red-Yellow-Green. So if you   ! founder of Pet Fed, shares that in India, see red, you stop, if you see green you can there is an event of every kind of human go. Even if somebody wants to adopt a  1 interest be it comics, arts, fashion, music pet, people know this beforehand that this P * or food. These mean that we have a com- pet friendly or not.”  ! mon platform where we can meet like- But going beyond the festival, there minded people and have fun. But despite is always the question about the fetish  ! the fact that there are legions of animal behind buying accessories for pets. So 1   1 lovers, there was nothing for them or what are the current trends in the same? A   !  their pets. That is what set him thinking Akshay tells us about bag packs with air- and from it emerged this idea. The fes- holes and glass covering the top which #   A tival is not just a social gathering but also are not just trendy but have utility as well.   1  a source of infotainment which offers a “You can keep your cat and small animals   1  flurry of activities and competitions for in your bagpacks because they like to be pets and their parents. in confined spaces. That’s a pleasant envi- 1 7 1 (  By its very name, the fest is dedicat- ronment for them. They can see through   C   ed to the ones at home which means that animal, your entry is free. When adopt- the glass and you can carry them wher- D ((A  we are neglecting the stray animals. ing a pet, one takes him for vaccinations. ever you go,” says he and adds, “A lot of Akshay clarifies that the organisers are The veterinary doctor always mentions fashion elements come in — jackets, col-    doing a lot of things for stray animals as the name of the breed on the card along lars, pants for the dogs. A lot of jewel 1 ( 1 well. For example, they have about nine with details of whether it was rescued or studded collars are in trend right now. A    or 10 NGOs who get free space to put up adopted. So we ask people to send us that through a rigorous process of background prehensive NGO network of animal People are indulging in Swarovski collars a stall at the festival. They run their adop- screenshot and give them entry on that checks to know the years of experience rights, workers, activists, supporters, because they are fancy and give you a feel ! 1 1 tion camps, where people can adopt the basis,” says he. in the industry and that their paperwork advocates, campaigners for the rights of that you have bought something special  1# 1 1  stray dogs and cats. They also run camps Akshay shares that they always try to is complete. It is only after all this has animals in the country,” says he. for your dog.”  !  to create awareness about being more work with all the reputated NGOs in the been verified that stalls are allotted to Akshay feels that people usually It is time that you took your best bud AP humane towards animals. “Plus, if you city like Friendicos and People for them. “We also have Federation of Indian think dogs are nothing more than furry on a date. come to the event with an adopted indie Animals. And if some smaller NGO Animals Protection Organisation creatures to play with but at the Pet Fed (The pet festival is on December 28 L+ 1 breed or you have rescued a particular wants to take part, they have to go (FIAPO) on board. It’s India’s most com- they wanted to demonstrate that they are and 29 at NSIC Ground, Okhla.)

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Om (director) told me this dur- USD 1 billion in revenue by 2030. In tle. It’s a harmonious blend of matured me explore a variety of flavour pro- Iteleport one back in time. How else can ing the shoot. But that’s a different thing addition, the iconic Japanese whiskies Scotch malts that adds a strong files and finalise this harmonious "" !  * 8 you explain the unending list of period dra- altogether because it doesn’t matter whether Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve and flavour profile and American bourbon blend which has the best of America,  # mas being made in Bollywood? Films, it it’s your 99th or 100th film. At the end of Hibiki Japanese Harmony along with whisky aged for at least four years in Scotland and Japanese craftsman- .   % !     9 seems, have become a primary source for the day, your work matters the most and it Roku Japanese Craft gin have also American Oak barrels, which lends it ship. I am extremely proud as the final        people to know about certain chapters of shouldn’t be your last film. That’s what been launched from The House of an unmatched smoothness. That gives product completely reimagines what      history that were not included in textbooks. should keep you going.” Suntory portfolio. the brand its unique name and also the future of Indian whisky can be.” Actor and producer Ajay Devgn, whose Talking about what was his approach The launch event of was graced by inspires the round bottle labels cele- Much like The House of Suntory, % !    Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is the next one while preparing for the role of Maratha war- Shinji Fukuyo, the creator of the lux- brating its distinctive craftsmanship. Oaksmith blend is made using the    in queue, said, “I think it is good if they get rior Tanhaji, he said, “History is never com- ury and iconic blends of Hibiki and Befitting the distinct flavour palate, finest ingredients and sincerity of     to know more about history through cin- plete or told properly. So while making a Yamazaki whiskies and Neeraj Kumar, the six-sided bottle with beveled process that is a hallmark of Beam   !  ema. The young generation knows the sub- film you have to imagine certain things. MD of Beam Suntory India along with edges and a tall neck has an ergonom- Suntory’s Japanese heritage. From   ject only partially and mostly about the When you portray the character of such a George Kumekawa, Representative, ic design that is an ode to the finest seed to sip, the whisky is meticulous- events which took place overseas. They strong historical figure, you have to try your The House of Suntory. Japanese craftsmanship and makes it ly crafted to achieve a blend like no L! "  know what the Britishers or Americans did best to justify it because you are in a way “We are thrilled by the apprecia- stand tall in this category. other resulting in a bold spirit that is 4M  but people are forgetting our history. We recreating an image of the hero in front of tion that Hibiki and Yamazaki have A relentless quest for perfection rich on the nose yet approachable and   # have had such great warriors, so why the people who haven’t known him at all. received from consumers worldwide and commitment to using only the well-balanced on one’s palate with a L   shouldn’t we tell people about them? I think And that’s what I have tried to do as well and their popularity among spirits afi- highest quality ingredients encapsu- bright, smooth and unexpectedly they can become an inspiration for the — show him in the best and the most hon- cionados in India. The growing pre- lates Suntory’s philosophy to create long finish. The unique offering will   ! audience if their stories are told vividly.” The est way possible.” miumisation of the Indian market and the finest spirit possible. Shinji be available at the price of an Indian 9 actor added that, as actors, educating Actor Saif Ali Khan, who will be seen the appreciation for finely crafted spir- Fukuyo, Chief Blender at Suntory, whisky and the flavourful palate will  #5 masses wasn’t really their job but most of playing the antagonist and a negative its made this the right time to launch said, “My travels across the world have be well suited to both beginners and    them really appreciate if there is something character in the film, talked about his these brands, along with Roku gin. helped me understand and appreciate connoisseurs alike. "!   that is worth telling and “would definitely preparation. He said, “I didn’t actually have Indians today are well-travelled and sophisticated flavour profiles. On the rising popularity of gin in love to do.” too much of a preparation but we just spent exposed to global trends, which Blending spirits is about creating a India, George Kumekawa, !! His wife, actor and co-producer Kajol a lot of time on set and in costume. It was inspired the creation of Oaksmith for harmonious flavour by weaving cul- Representative, The House of Suntory, !#.    explained, “We make films so that we can very clear in Om and Ajay’s head about how whisky lovers in India,” said Neeraj ture and tradition along with one’s said, “In recent years, we have noticed     8 tell the audience something unexpected and they wanted the antagonist to be and they Kumar. own form of self-expression. This is a strong trend among Indians to opt    9 surprise them. We want to bring you explained it to me. That’s all. So I give a lot Talking about Oaksmith and an art in itself and I am very grateful for premium and craft gin as their 4! ! O N something which you have never heard of credit to them.” Oaksmith Gold, he said, “The beau- that people globally have appreciated spirit of choice as it has a softer flavour before or seen. And at the end of the day, When asked about working with his tiful blend incorporates years of tra- the quality and artistry of Hibiki and profile which is easier on the throat   O   #8 we only want to entertain the public. We wife, Kajol, Ajay replied, “I don’t know what dition that the Beam Suntory family Yamazaki, and hopefully now, and refreshing in its appeal — perfect !!    want you to love it, to laugh at it, to cry with the feeling is because it seemed as if we were upholds while showcasing Shinji- Oaksmith.” He added, “While making for brunches and refreshment occa-  8  it and that’s ultimately why we make at home and not on a film set. We behaved san’s award-winning blending capabil- this blend, I wanted to ensure that it sions. With the introduction of Roku  4 !  films.” in the same manner that we do at home. ities making it a whisky that, quite resonates well with the Indian audi- gin in India, we are looking to further "  4M  # Ajay completes his 100th film with So, I won’t be able to differentiate.” simply, no one else could possibly cre- ence while being truly international build the market for both gin as well Tanhaji. He said, “When we started shoot- (The film releases on January 10, 2020.) ate.” in its spirit. I travelled across the as craft spirits to help enthusiasts dis- ing the film, I didn’t even realise that it was ' #! + Oaksmith is a celebration of mas- country to understand the different cover new tastes and experiences.”   =6 !" #$% &  (!"& )  $$* $& +,- ./+,

 

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He praised Vijendra for his +    people of the country by 2022 and sincere efforts for over all develop-    this initiative is being vigorously ment of Rohini.      monitored for effective implementa- Vijendra thanked Singh and  9 tion. He said around two lakh hous- Baijlal for sanctioning these projects es under the Pradhan Mantri Awas in the Rohini area and also for pay- Yojana (PMAY) are being provided ing special attention for the overall +                 in Delhi. The Delhi Development development of the place. He said that  "   #        )+   Authority (DDA) has already initiat- the residents of more than two hun-    & 9 #   &          ed tending process to slum dwellers dred unauthorised colonies of Rohini            under IN-SITU Rehabilitation will be benefitted from the landmark     &    Scheme for slums in Delhi. decision and PM-UDAY. )    , )- &  Around 50 lakh people residing He further added that he is com-   &    "  & in unauthorised colonies in the city lieutenant governor, Delhi, vice chair- than 8,300 applicants have already Outfall drain between Sector 24 and mitted to the overall development of  , " -9       are being granted ownership rights man, DDA, Vijendra Gupta, MLA, registered themselves on the portal 25 linking two supplementary drains, Rohini and DDA is earnestly work-     &   under Pradhan Mantri unauthorised Rohini, leader of opposition, Delhi for seeking ownership rights in the Rohini and seamless synthetic rub- ing towards it.  #  &   in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM- Legislative Assembly and member of unauthorised colonies. Directions berised flooring in various parks in Tarun Kapoor, vice chairman,             UDAY). The ownership of such res- DDA, among others. Singh said that have also been given to the DDA to Rohini. The Socio-Cultural Centre is DDA, highlighted the initiatives taken   "  &   & idents will be accorded through con- the delineation of boundaries of expedite the process in a stipulated an ambitious project with an approx- up by the Delhi Development    9 #     veyance deeds at very nominal rates. unauthorised colonies and mapping time-frame enabling the residents of imate cost of 350 crore and will be Authority to develop the capital as a &          & A portal has also been launched has been taken up on war footing. these colonies to get the ownership completed within 42 months. The world-class city. Not only in Rohini,      &   which will facilitate the applicants to Out of 1,731 unauthorised colonies, rights. project is spread in 11 acres (44,000) Dwarka and Narela, but various mega   9 "      apply for ownership rights online. more than 1,500 maps of the colonies Singh also laid foundation stones sqm, providing facilities like perform- projects are being developed in other    M     The brochures containing detailed have already been delineated and of Socio-Cultural Centre Rohini, ing arts, auditorium, convention cen- parts of Delhi as well. The foundation        N information relating to PM-UDAY more than 1,100 maps have already Sports Complex Rohini, Utsav Pandal tre/exhibitions, open air amphithe- stones laid today will certainly be 0            was also released in the presence of been uploaded on the portal. More at District Centre Sector 24, Rohini, ater, multi-purpose training and another milestone, he said.    9        &     " #     " # "# D "# +    " # ( !  New programme launched at IMS College   #  #        & #9 bi-weekly faculty development Aprogramme around next genera- tion material and manufacturing was inaugurated at IMS Engineering College, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Heidekaju Tokoro, Dax Manager, MSc Hard Metal India Pvt Ltd, Mitsubishi Materials, was the chief guest at the event. Professor D Ravikumar, IIT Delhi, professor  0  P , 0-  /&/ / %"F  & Inderdeep Singh, IIT Roorkee, profes-    3     ? "       sor Shravan Mu Erjee and Dr VK                &  ! Saini, HOD mechanical engineer ! , - &  &   &      9  & / were also the guests.            0P %"F  &   The programme is sponsored by   &               AICTE and organised by the mechan- 3     ? "     & !  ical engineering department of the  0   A )#   ,)<-  institute. In the programme, experts (      9   #        "1!  from various engineering colleges   &     &  &  %#    9 across the country will give informa- tion about this to more than 50 ,  )   teacher participants with their tech- nical skills. Tokoro also emphasised on the avratna CPSE National would be no displacement under this need to explore new materials in the NAluminium Company Limited mining activity and the company future and addressed the students (NALCO) was allotted the Pottangi would implement modern technology while highlighting the challenges of bauxite mines in Koraput district of and adopt sustainable mining practices maintaining the overall quality of pro- Odisha. The public hearing for environ- with effective environment manage- duction while reducing production ment clearance was held on Wednesday ment. costs. in a peaceful manner, which was Currently, NALCO is using the In the first week of the pro- attended by villagers from periphery bauxite from its Panchpatmali mines to gramme, professor Suresh Neel areas. They favourably voiced support feed stock to its refinery. For the com- Kantan, professor Rajesh Prasad of IIT for the NALCO to carry out mining pany’s expansion plan, this additional Delhi, will express their views on and developmental activities. source of bauxite is essential. The pro- phase transformation in metallic sys- There were a number of public rep- duction capacity of bauxite from pro- tems. Apart from this, professor resentatives, present and past members posed Pottangi mine is 3.5 MTPA. With Sachin Maheshwari from Netaji   " &  3  , " 3-    %?   of parliament of Koraput present at the the grant of mining lease, it will huge- Subhash Institute of Technology Qasim Murtaza will talks about manufacturing and materials. An   " ,"-    &  &     & " 3 meeting. Deben Kumar Pradhan, addi- ly benefit and contribute for the devel- (NSIT) will talk about the ongoing advanced machining. industrial visit is also being arranged     "  (  % . " D! tional district magistrate of Koraput opment of the constituency and adjoin- research and requirement on advance- In the second week of the pro- for the participants at the end of the ,%/."D-        9    4: " 3 was also there. ing areas. Apart from infrastructure ment welding. Professor Arshad Noor gramme, professor AK Sharma of IIT programme, which will conclude on                 &   The officials also shared the details development, opening up of new busi- Siddiqui from the Jamia Milia Islamia Roorkee, Dr Akshay Dwivedi and December 28. It will also organise a   ( (# )#    ( 9    &  of 31 developmental projects being exe- ness establishments, public services, it Institute will provide information to professor Jayant Jain of IIT Delhi will lecture on additive manufacturing by   %/."D     #       " 3   cuted under CSR at an estimated cost will also facilitate initiate employment the students by expressing their views present their thoughts and research Swaroop Chand, director, Adroit Link  9  %?        & "     of 12 crore. It was informed that there facilities to the local youth. on friction stir welding. Professor work on many technical aspects of Information Systems Private Limited. ,   -    &&  9

fee — tours, laundry, home-styled )  & .   food. There are all sorts of dormito-     ries available at hostels from mixed to only female. The women’s dorm is ser- tourism. viced by an all-female staff. Even san- Roadshows will also ,114' >#?1      itary napkins are available in case any- include business interactions         $   one needs them. At a time where and consumer interfaces and there are more women travellers press conferences, about trav-      R$   than ever before, a hostel is the el and trade fraternity of the prime example of how safe a co-liv- visiting destination. ing environment could be. The Director Tourism, The hostel culture has also pro- Jammu advised all the stake- moted community living, something holders to make an umbrella which was very common in ancient team constituting members times. People in a co-living space are from different organisations complete strangers but stay in harmo- that come under the Tourism one are the days when vacation ny with each other, also helping one in so that all Gmeant staying at luxury hotels, another in various things. Most trav- the sectors/regions have due spending tons of money and still com- ellers are usually of the same age- representation and could syn- ing back disappointed, after having group, experience and mindset, which ergise their efforts towards done all that, because you couldn’t get is great, because once they come back working for a single goal — the right comfort and peace of mind from a day full of adventure, they can promotion of Jammu Tourism. you had hoped for. The reason for this just kick back and unwind with The meeting was attended discomfort is also the fact that untill strangers who quickly become meeting was convened by roadshows are being planned by company officials and rep- a few years ago, there weren’t too friends. Hostels organise a bunch of ADeepika K Sharma (KAS), in the coming months. It resentatives of various organi- many options available for travellers. fun stuff like game and karaoke Director Tourism, Jammu, with includes Ahmedabad-Surat- sations, including Inderjeet Today, however, things are a lot nights that help break the ice. the local stakeholders for the Baroda, -Varanasi- Khajuria, Rajesh Chandan, different. Thanks to digitisation and Hostels also serve as a fertile hub conduct of promotional cam- Patna-, - Tarsem Kumar, Raman exposure, which made people famil- for social networking. People meet, paign in different countries Mysore, Chennai-, Sharma, Rajesh Gupta, iar with the concept of staying at a share, connect and sometimes, even and cities through roadshows. Mumbai--Nasik, - Raminder Sanhotra, Rajinder hostel as opposed to a hotel. People collaborate. You could say hostel The Director Tourism, -Bhopal and - Sharma, Pritam Sharma, A now look for more than just going to travellers are like social butterflies — Jammu said that the Bhubaneswar-Puri at domestic Rohmetra, Bhuvneshwar a clichéd place, taking a few pictures, they fly from one place to the anoth- Department of Tourism, level, and Thailand- Gandotra, BB Kotwal, Amrik eating some local cuisine and coming The environment is always safe way to get a first-hand experience of er, collecting experiences and mem- Jammu would aggressively Bangladesh-Indonesia, Dubai- Singh, Raman Suri, Sham Lal back home. They’ve started looking and lets the young travellers be as they the local culture of a place as hostels ories, and then fly off to another place market Jammu & Kashmir as Sharjah-Abu Dabi and Jeddah- Kesar, Asif Iqbal, Siddhant for wholesome experiences like going want to. Most hostels have a plenty of have tour guides who are happy to to create more. And that’s the beau- top tourist destination in the Reyadh at international level. Choudhary, Sonu Kohli, Raj to offbeat places, interacting with peo- common spaces where travellers from take you around to explore to the less- ty of hostel living. It lures you to step forthcoming roadshows to be The tourism industry Kumar Dubey, Ashwani ple they otherwise wouldn’t have all over the world can interact with er-known, non-commercialised areas out of your comfort zone and lets you held across the country and believes that more structured Sharma, Kuldeep Luthra, had they stayed in a hotel. And hos- each other and exchange stories. of a city. be. even abroad. The chair roadshows should be undertak- Ashutosh Gupta, Daljeet Puri, tels give youngsters precisely that — And all of this, at pocket-friendly Since most young travellers have (The author is co-founder of informed the stakeholders en so as to accrue maximum Avtaar Singh and Sajid a perfect balance between privacy and prices. a limited budget, hostels also offer a GoStops, a co-living hostel chain in about the circuits wherein the benefit for promotion of Choudhary. a sense of comfort. Staying at a hostel is also the best variety of add-on services for a small India.)  =4 !" #$% &  (!"& )  $$* $& +,- ./+,   #          O  P 

ith the Indian Premier RAJASTHAN ROYALS League (IPL) auction all set Purse left: 28.90 crore Wto take place today, there is No of open players slot: 11 a look at where the eight franchises (Seven domestic, four overseas) stand in terms of their needs and Strength: They have enough financial position. firepower as far as foreign recruits are concerned and don’t need to think CHENNAI SUPER KINGS (CSK) too much on that front. Purse left: 14.60 crore Weakness: Their focus will be to No of open players slot: Five fill the domestic slots, which is not (three domestic, two overseas) very easy in a small auction. Strength: Heavyweights Opportunity: New coach Chennai Super Kings have more or Andrew McDonald will have the less a settled squad with a good blend chance to buy role-specific players of experienced foreign recruits and which fit the bill. Indian players. Those in the mix Threat: Other teams with have been with the MS Dhoni-led more money power going into franchise for a long time and going the auction can take away by history, this has been the men in domestic players they have in yellow’s strength. mind. Weakness: They don’t have a big purse to go for many players and if SUNRISERS HYDER- "   2  6B #  " C  < 2 %         & ABAD the management feels they need 3 &   P   &    6B6B   "HC   more backups, this could be a road- Purse left: 17 crore block. mean they do not get to shore up some exciting talent from the pool No of open players Opportunity: CSK have enough other areas if they feel it is needed, and might look to go for some play- slot: Seven (five domestic, in their kitty to rope in one or two especially with the team not having ers who do not have a steep base two overseas) big fishes they might be looking for. a game-changing spin option. price but add teeth to their arsenal, Strength: SRH have Going by their squad and historical- Opportunity: The team is like Shimron Hetmyer. specific gaps to fill to ly, the Chennai-based franchise blessed with a squad that has been Threat: Teams like KKR, Kings    1     complete the squad could go for another seasoned cam- playing together for some time and XI and RCB are threats owing to their        which might help given paigner. are defending champions. The team bigger purse remaining and in bid-  " the room they have to Threat: CSK veteran Dwayne released 12 players and now has the ding wars they can get the better of operate with as far as the Bravo is injury-prone and not hav- chance to bring in new young play- Delhi. their toes and sure about purse left is concerned. ing a back-up could hurt them if ers to add depth. what they want. Weakness: SRH they don’t address the issue in the Threat: Injuries. Bumrah and KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS the end, as it can happen during need powerpacked auction. They also need a cover for Malinga are match-winners and in Purse left: 35.65 crore KINGS XI PUNJAB auctions. Indian players to fill in Lungi Ngidi who has been ruled out the bowling front, injuries to either No of open players slot: 11 Purse left: 42.70 crore their need of a finish- of South Africa’s Boxing Day Test of them could suddenly give them a (seven domestic, four overseas) No of open players slot: Nine ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGA- er and with limited against England due to hamstring depleted look with Trent Boult also Strength: KKR need reinforce- (five domestic, four overseas) LORE purse, it could be a injury and is also prone to picking injury prone. ments having released the likes of Strength: is a Purse left: 27.90 crore hard bargain. up knocks. dashing opener Chris Lynn and vet- shrewd cricketing brain and the for- No of open players slot: 12 (six Opportunities: DELHI CAPITALS eran Robin Uthappa. They have mer India captain, who is their new domestic, six overseas) The fact that they MUMBAI INDIANS Purse left: 27.85 crore also let go off seasoned leg-spinner head coach, has the biggest purse Strengths: Virat Kohli’s RCB know, more or less, Purse left: 13.05 crore No of open players slot: 11 (six Piyush Chawla and a mini overhaul among other teams to play with as have their domestic players sorted what they need No of open players slot: Seven domestic, five overseas) of the squad could become their KXIP look for a skipper and other and can go all out in search for good could help in their (five domestic, two overseas) Strength: Delhi Capitals have strength. foreign players. overseas buys. cause and lay the Strength: Like CSK, reigning more or less a settled look as far as Weakness: KKR haven’t bought Weakness: Besides maybe a Weakness: RCB need to fill up platform for right champions Mumbai Indians have a their domestic players are con- too smartly in recent times and they , KL Rahul and six slots and they do not have too picks. settled look about their squad and cerned. They have the likes of need to bring their A game to the , KXIP don’t boast much money for it. It will be inter- Threat: SRH only need back-ups for improving Rishabh Pant and Shikhar Dhawan table in terms of reinforcements as of a great Indian set of players and esting to see how they go about have been bench strength. Having the same set for firepower and in new recruit there will be other teams in the prowl in the auction they might end up their business. dependent on of players help and that is their Ajinkya Rahane the solidity needed. wanting to outwit the men in purple. going for too many and not getting Opportunity: The chance to the top three biggest strength. They do not have to worry too much Opportunity: This is a chance to what they want. cash in on one-two big names and will be Weakness: In the pace depart- on the Indian players' front. overhaul a team which has blown hot Opportunity: This is KXIP's might work for the franchise looking to get ment, Mumbai Indians are heavily Weakness: Delhi Capitals need and cold for a few seasons. They have chance to set the tempo of the auc- who are yet to taste a lot of some strong dependent on Lasith Malinga and foreign recruitments and will have to been consistent but have not realised tion owing to the maximum money success in the IPL. finishers in their Jasprit Bumrah. With Malinga not compete with Kolkata Knight Riders, their potential owing to not striking they have to spend. They can hike Threat: Other fran- line-up but with getting younger, Bumrah is coming Royals Challengers Bangalore and the right balance in the playing XI. up the prices of players other fran- chises with bigger other teams also back from an injury so they could Kings XI Punjab, all of whom have Threat: KKR will face competi- chises would be keen to buy and get remaining purse can in fray with big- require a cover and for that, they a bigger purse than them. tion from teams like Delhi Capitals, the better of the bargain. steal their targets as ger purse, they need to shell out from their purse Opportunity: The Delhi-based Royals Challengers Bangalore and Threat: KXIP can get players at RCB need more than might have to set- which is not that great. This could franchise have the chance to lap up Kings XI Punjab and have to be on a price which might be too much in one foreign recruits. tle for less. (+,? BAGAN-EAST BENGAL DERBY POSTPONED A    3  P #   1*   .    New Delhi: .  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The former all- In reply, the West Indies, Cricket South Africa rounder is the latest who looked good at 192 for '   8:6 /123 /K 2?/K EK#1U 2E3 U3#E/ K E (CSA) also announced high-profile name to be 3 in the 30th over, were C" 23 C2"?)2 that Charl Langeveldt inducted in South bowled out for 280 in 43.3 has been appointed as Africa’s coaching set-up overs. decider will now be played The West Indies bowlers bowling consultant for after Mark Boucher’s It was Mohammed at Cuttack on December were wary of pitching it up the season. appointment as head Shami (3/39 in 7.3 overs), 22. to him fearing his drives but “Former Standard coach for the national who removed the dangerous Rohit, as usual, batted at ended up bowling short on Bank Proteas all- team. (75 off 47 his own pace and looked the hips and the Indian rounder, Langeveldt, who was balls) and skipper Keiron like the bandmaster of an gleefully played the shot @jacqueskallis75 has a prolific bowler in his Pollard (0) off successive orchestra, who made the again and again. been named as the time, took 100 ODI deliveries to spark a West Caribbean bowlers dance At times, they did team’s batting consul- wickets in his 72 appear- Indies collapse. to his tune. realise the mistake and tant for the duration of ances for his country. Kuldeep (3/52 in 10 Sheldon Cottrell (2/83 pitched it up but then ‘Retro the summer. He will “The former pacer overs) then removed the in 9 overs) was punished Rohit’ came out from join the squad for their resumes the bowling dogged Shai Hope (78 off 85 with such ferocity that he nowhere playing 1980s slog camp starting in coaching role that he balls), Jason Holder (11) didn’t have energy to do a shots, shuffling towards leg- Pretoria today played for SA from 2015 and Alzarri Joseph (0) off customary ‘Cottrell Salute’ stump and making room to (Wednesday),” CSA to 2017 before consult- successive deliveries to seal once Iyer was out and it was hit over cover boundary. announced on its offi- ing for Afghanistan and the issue in favour of India. more or less similar for all Incidentally, Rohit was cial Twitter handle. settling in Bangladesh This was his second hat- others like Alzarri Joseph much behind Rahul in the “Cricket South under Russell Domingo,” trick in ODIs. He became (0/68 in 9 overs) and Keemo race for half-century but Africa (CSA) is pleased CSA tweeted. the first Indian player to Paul (0/62 in 9 overs). reached the three-figure to confirm the return of During the home claim two hat-tricks in inter- It was also a perfect mark before the Karnataka former Standard Bank summer, South Africa national cricket. demonstration on how to batsman. Proteas bowler, Charl will first host England On a shirtfront of a press the accelerator in this When Rahul reached Langeveldt as bowling from mid-December track, West Indies was never format — first 50 off 67, the his hundred, he made a consultant to the nation- until mid-February for going to make a comeback next off 40 balls and the last gesture which was some- al men’s team this sum- four Test matches, three after losing five wickets for off only 25. thing like shutting his ears mer. He will join the ODIs and three T20s. 18 runs and it was only a The innings had 17 from all the humdrum sur- squad in camp as quick- After that, the Proteas matter of time before India boundaries and five sixes rounding him. Whatever he ly as can be arranged,” will host Australia for ended their four-match los- and Rohit played the same meant, it seemed to have CSA tweeted. three T20s and as many ing streak at home. The shot again and again. worked well for him. )   &     +3 )               #     0 " Kallis played 519 ODIs. +1#   ? & 684 @. &        *$'$%8    3>?   A   3( <:.;: + akistan skipper Azhar Ali 0+: ++/.0-! Pon Wednesday said that following his outstanding form he wants the return of Test psychological edge against in Test cricket. cricket to the country to be a the Sri Lankans with Abid Finch said the door isn’t memorable one as his team Ali and Babar Azam notch- shut for any player who was not seeks victory over Sri Lanka ing hundreds to steer their picked for the short India trip in Karachi starting today. team to 252-2 in reply to Sri early next year. The team will Their series is the first in Lanka’s 308-6 declared. play three ODIs starting January Pakistan since a militant Pakistan will likely 14. attack on the Sri Lankan make one change from the “Obviously he’ll (Maxwell) team bus killed eight people first Test, with leg-spinner be disappointed, like everyone in March 2009, leading to the Yasir Shah replacing fast who missed out is but at the end suspension of international bowler Usman Shinwari, of the day he just hasn’t got the cricket in the country as for- who has been ruled out runs required of a top order play- eign sides refused to visit over with typhoid. er in one-day cricket recently,” security fears. Sri Lanka are aiming to Finch told Cricket Australia. The return of Test crick- spoil Pakistan’s homecom- 7  %    &   " “No doubt he’ll be back. et to Pakistan last week was ing following a string of He’s a gun. A three-dimension- something of a washout, with strong performances.  5( ;@':5 al player that can have such a their first encounter badly hit Skipper Dimuth huge impact. It’s just a matter of by the weather in Rawalpindi Karunaratne said the team ustralia’s limited-overs skip- time, he’ll get some runs and be before stuttering to a tame is looking to continue their Aper Aaron Finch has backed right back up there in the frame draw. winning ways as part of the all-rounder Glenn Maxwell to again,” he added. After 10 years playing World Test championship. make a comeback to the nation- Usman Khawaja, Shaun away, Azhar said Pakistan “We look forward to A    % + < "#  #      #     & )!    al team soon, saying that a Marsh and off-spinner Nathan desperately wanted to make giving good competition to “three-dimensional” cricketer Lyon, Nathan Lyon were also the most of playing at home. Pakistan, but know that it  @ (8 Abhishek Raman (110) scored a century while like him can’t be kept out for ignored for the tour while Jason “We are playing a home will be tough to beat them,” Manoj Tiwary (51) hit a fifty as Bengal reached long. Behrendorff is injured. series and need to capitalise he said. arnataka pacer Abhimanyu Mithun 236 for 6 in reply to Kerala’s first innings score Facing mental health issues, But the Australia skipper on that home advantage,” he The visitors will be Kscalped six wickets, as the hosts bundled of 239. Maxwell took a short break from said the door isn’t shut for any- told reporters. without their pace spear- out Uttar Pradesh for 281 on the second day Bengal thus trailed Kerala by just three the game in October this year but one. He said Ahston Agar was “We want to win this head Kasun Rajitha, who of their Elite Group B game. runs with four wickets remaining in their first recently made himself available picked ahead of experienced series and make the occasion pulled a hamstring and is Mithun (6-60), who had taken three wick- innings at stumps. for the tour of India. He was, Lyon as the selectors wanted to memorable.” likely to be replaced by ets on the opening day, ran through their lower however, not picked and Marnus try the spin bowling all-rounder Despite the Rawalpindi uncapped fast bowler Asitha order to scuttle UP out for 281. TN OUT FOR 96 Labuschagne got his first call-up in Indian conditions. washout, Pakistan gained a  3#       (H  Fernando. In reply, Karnataka openers Devdutt  Himachal Pradesh hit back strong- Padikkal (74 off 108 balls, 10x4) and Dega ly to bundle out Tamil Nadu for 96 and Nischal (36 off 90 balls; 4x4) conjured a strong reached 133 for 7 in the second innings to seize instead of 3-0 would have been “It is difficult to compare 91-run stand for the first wicket. the advantage at stumps on day two the Group P/Q  (   Q better. the Indian team over the two However, later in the day, UP bowlers B match. Sweden coach Par games. I was impressed by made inroads and left Karnataka teeter- At stumps, Himachal extended the Lagerstrom shared his reading India - they have a great keep- ing at 168/4 despite a strong opening lead to 195 runs.   :5 65(8 team was preparing for the next of India's game as well over the er, left-winger and centre- stand by Karnataka openers, as the Vaibhav Arora (3/21) was the best game and credited goalkeeping last two matches and said that backs. We have a lot of respect hosts still trail by 113 runs with six wick- bowler for HP, while Rishi Dhawan weden outplayed his side 0-3 coach Precious Dede for helping he was “impressed” by their for them and I’m sure they will ets in hand. (2/30), Mayank Dagar (2/17) and A P Sin the league match but head her improve. gameplay. play a good game tomorrow.” The fight today will be to grab the cru- Vashist (2/22) chipped in with wickets. coach Thomas Dennerby on “We are working extremely cial first-innings lead. Test star Ravichandran Ashwin (24) was Wednesday said that India will hard and we will give our all in In another game at , Test the top-scorer with his 60-ball knock. push for a win in the summit the final against Sweden. I have specialist Cheteshwar Pujara stuck a patient clash of U-17 women’s interna- learned a lot from Precious HARYANA WIN BIG unbeaten half century against Railways for tional football tournament at the         &  ma’am, such as gripping, diving,   " Saurashtra. Skipper Harshal Patel returned with today. &   &     &  & etc, and want to keep doing bet- Pujara is batting on 69 off 136 balls with career-best figures of 12 for 53 as Haryana “We will go for the win   ter for my team,” she said. Arpit Vasavada (11 not out)as their side trails inflicted an innings and 125 run defeat on against Sweden. No matter who Talking about the challenge by only 37 runs after dismissing Railways for Tripura inside two days in their group C we play, we always strive to win, or by deserving it and in this at hand, Dennerby said that the a paltry 248. match. not for a draw or to lose by just case, we deserved it. We played previous match was much clos- Patel followed his first innings effort of 7 one or two goals. We can change well, created many chances and er than what the scoreline sug- ANDHRA OVER DELHI for 29 with a five-wicket haul in the second, tactics for different games and should have scored at least three gests and that his players will be  Ricky Bhui cracked an unbeaten 70 while his pace colleague Ashish Hooda also that is to win and not to let in more goals,” he said. better prepared this time around. to guide Andhra Pradesh to 249 for six against returned with figures of 8-3-21-5 as Tripura lesser goals. We are going for it,” The former Sweden and “Sweden will come out Delhi at stumps on day two of their Group A folded for 49 all out to hand Haryana seven Dennerby said at the pre-match Nigeria head coach also reserved strong but the difference will be game. points. press conference. a special word for goalkeeper that our girls have the first Resuming at 16 for 2, Andhra rode on In Pune, Jammu & Kashmir shot out India sealed their spot in the Manju Ganjhu, saying, “Our game in mind. Now, they know Ricky’s unconquered 164-ball 70 and some Maharashtra for 109 in the first innings and final with a 1-0 win against keeper was very good and made better how to handle the pres- useful contributions from Manish Golamaru made 155 for 4 in the second innings at stumps Thailand on Tuesday, which crucial saves. We were looking to sure. In the first 10 minutes ver- (42), skipper G H Vihari (38) and Karan on day two, to gain an overall lead of 255 runs. Dennerby termed as “crucial”. attack towards the end of the sus Sweden, we were a little bit Shinde (48) to take a first innings lead of 34 Resuming at 51 for 3, Maharashtra was “It was a crucial win and match and Thailand could have anxious. Now, I hope we can runs. bundled out for 109 in 41.1 overs as medium- means a lot for the team’s self- scored on the break.” manage them better. We were In other Group A matches, opener pacer Umar Nazir picked up five wickets. confidence. You can win by luck Manju spoke about how the closer than the result — 2-1