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' "" officer Sudhanshu Dhar Mishra . & was pending without progress,” remains unanswered by the In its FIR, the CBI has also " & to Ranchi after a “discreet” " claimed an agency official, CBI is that if Mishra was sus- named several top bankers, enquiry against Mishra sug- / adding, the role of Mishra and pected of leaking the informa- including the present CEO of gested his role in leaking infor- others, if any, in “keeping the tion then why he was allowed ICICI Bank Sandeep Baxi, mation about the searches 0 PE pending” is also being to file the FIR especially when alleging that they were also against the accused persons. looked into. the agency had inputs on his members of the sanctioning $ Following this, the searches Interestingly, the CBI did role in delaying the preliminary committees to give loan to were conducted after the charge " " " not issue any formal statement enquiry. Videocon. was given to new investigating " on the controversy surround- The officials also did not The role of Chairman of officer Mohit Gupta, agency 0 ing Mishra’s transfer. elaborate on the name of offi- New Development Bank KV sources said. & The CBI sources sought to cials who cleared the registra- Kamath, Goldman Sachs India Mishra was transferred a % ' justify the transfer blaming tion of the FIR in the ICICI chairman Sonjoy Chatterjee, day after he registered the FIR " Mishra for keeping the pre- loan fraud case. Standard Chartered Bank CEO on January 22 against Chanda liminary enquiry pending The agency had on January Zarin Daruwala, Tata Capital Kochhar, her husband Deepak 1 without any reasons. But 24 conducted searches on the head Rajiv Sabharwal and Tata Kochhar and Videocon Group " Mishra could have been made premises of Videocon Group in Capital senior advisor Homi MD Venugopal Dhoot for graft " a scapegoat for the delay as the Mumbai and offices of Khusrokhan need to be inves- and criminal conspiracy. Gupta " question remains unanswered Nupower Renewables and tigated, according to the FIR. took the charge on January 23 0 as to why other senior officers Supreme Powers in Mumbai The names of these and the searches were con- in the supervisory loop kept and Aurangabad. Nupower bankers figure in the FIR that ducted the next day. regarding searches being silent over the procrastination Renewables and Supreme was registered after a year-long CBI officials said after a leaked, agency officials claimed. in converting the PE into a reg- Powers are controlled by PE. review some time ago, the pre- “A discreet enquiry was ular case. Senior officials can- Chanda Kochhar’s husband Following reports of the liminary enquiry (PE) was the probe officials proposed However, a discreet conducted and role of the not escape responsibility for the Deepak Kochhar. ICICI case FIR, former Finance sped up and was converted into searches on the premises of the enquiry was conducted as it Superintendent of Police and delay in conversion of the pre- The FIR alleged that dur- Minister Arun Jaitley advised a regular case. Immediately accused persons, the officials was suspected that there was a IO in the ICICI loan scam case, liminary enquiry into a regu- ing the tenure of Chanda the CBI against “investigative after the registration of the case, said. possibility of information Sudhanshu Dhar Mishra, was lar case as there is an e-office Kochhar as MD of ICICI, six adventurism”. ($ ) P * P ! ) * # +, he Supreme Court on TSunday cancelled the January 29 hearing of Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid ) * # +, land title dispute case due to ' - non-availability of one of the ower distribution compa- judges of the five-judge No reason was cited for the he official mobile phone of Pnies in the national Capital Constitution Bench hearing exclusion of Justice Ramana in Tan inspector killed in the are putting the annual loss at the matter causing further the new Constitution Bench. December mob violence in approximately 150 crore due delay in settling the politically In the fresh Bench, justices Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr to organised theft of electrici- sensitive issue. Bhushan and Nazeer made a district has been recovered ty for charging e-rickshaws. “The sitting of the comeback to hear the matter. from the residence of the man Power experts and discom ers to take legitimate connec- “Most of these e-rickshaws Constitution bench, headed Both of them were part of who allegedly shot him, offi- sources said that the organised tions and charge their vehicles are charged in batches as part by Chief Justice of India (CJI) an earlier Bench headed by cials said on Sunday. Superintendent of Police, City, sedition, damaging public racket of power theft is being in a legitimate and safe man- of an organised illegal net- Ranjan Gogoi, stands cancelled then CJI Dipak Misra (now The recovery comes near- Atul Kumar Shrivastava, said. property, among other run due to lack of proper ner,” TPDDL CEO Sanjay work controlled by local as Justice SA Bobde will not be retired). It had on September ly two months after the inci- “The CUG mobile phone charges.Twenty-seven were charging facilities in the city, Banga told PTI. strongmen. The e-rickshaw available on January 29,” said a 27, 2018, refused to refer to a dent in Bulandshahr’s Siana of the inspector was recovered named. especially in areas close to On an average, an e-rick- owners pay fixed money in the notice issued by the Supreme five-judge Constitution Bench area where on December 3 a from Natt’s house during the “So far, 38 accused have metro stations. shaw consumes around 7-10 range of 100 to 150 per day Court registry. the reconsideration of the mob fought pitched battles search. Some other phones been arrested in connection As per estimates, there are units per day. This comes to to the “parking and charging” “Take notice that due to observation in its 1994 judg- with police, apparently after were also found and all the with the violence,” Siyana Circle more than one lakh e-rick- about 2,500-3,600 units per e- mafia. This comes down to 50 non-availability of Justice SA ment that a mosque was not right-wing activists were phones have been sent to a Officer Raghvendra Mishra shaws plying on the city roads rickshaw per annum. Power per e-rickshaw if charged Bobde on January 29, 2019 integral to Islam. angered by the discovery of forensic lab for finding more told PTI on Sunday. and only one-fourth of them theft is at its peak at night due through a legal connection,” (Tuesday), sitting of While Misra and Bhushan cow carcasses strewn outside a details like their call records,” Those arrested include are registered, despite a subsidy to bulk charging at facilities set they claimed. Constitution Bench in Chief had said it has to find out the village. he told reporters. Bajrang Dal’s Bulandshahr unit scheme provided to them by up by the racketeers, discom In the latest tariff order, the Justice’s court, comprising the context in which the five-judge Inspector Subodh Kumar’s However, the pistol that convenor Yogesh Raj, Bharatiya the Government. sources said. Delhi Electricity Regulatory Chief Justice, Justices SA Bench had delivered the 1994 phone with a CUG (closed user was used to open fire on the Janata Yuva Morcha’s Siyana “Considering that most of There are scores of areas Commission has fixed the rate Bobde, DY Chandrachud, judgment, Justice Nazeer had group) number was recovered inspector is still missing, and unit head Shikhar Agarwal, the e-rickshaws are not regis- across the city where such of 5.50 per unit for e-rickshaw Ashok Bhushan and SA Nazeer, given a minority verdict dis- along with five more phones on the Additional SP said a “search Army jawan Jeetender Malik, tered, the loss due to charging rackets operate, although police charging. A TPDDL spokesper- stands cancelled. agreeing with the two judges. Saturday from the house of key is on for it”. and Kalua, who first attacked through illegal connections is help is sought whenever they son said illegal charging of e- “Therefore, Constitution Nazeer had said whether a accused Prashant Natt, a senior Natt, 26, a resident of the inspector, surrounded by around 150 crore,” they said. are detected, added the sources. rickshaws is a “big menace” and Bench matter will not be taken mosque is integral to Islam has police officer said. Natt, who Chingrawathi village, would five to six men. There are three power dis- Sangam Vihar, Kalkaji, results in approximately 40 up for hearing,” the notice to be decided considering reli- had allegedly shot the inspec- work part-time as a driver in A separate FIR for cow tribution companies — BYPL Tughlakabad, Sarai Kale khan, lakh KWh of power loss every stated. gious belief which requires tor during the violence, was Delhi and nearby areas, and slaughter was filed on and BRPL of BSES, and Tata Dakshin Puri, Raghubir Nagar, year to the company that sup- The five-judge Bench was detailed consideration. arrested on December 18 from other times worked locally as a December 3 in which six Power Delhi Dsitribution Tagore Garden, Madipur, plies electricity to north and re-constituted on January 25 as On January 10, Justice Lalit Sikandrabad and is languishing labourer, police said. accused have been arrested. (TPDDL) — that supply elec- Seelampur, Yamuna Vihar, northwest parts of the city. Justice UU Lalit, who was a had recused himself after in prison. During the violence, 20- Three of them, Azhar tricity in Delhi. Shastri Park, Karawal Nagar, The company is employing member of the original Bench, expressing disinclination to “We had got information year-old Chingrawathi resi- Khan, Mehboob Ali and “We are committed to Mustafabad, Nand Nagri, Karol technology to track power theft had recused himself from hear- participate in the hearing any from sources that inspector dent Sumit Kumar was also Nadeem Khan, were on eradicate the menace of power Bagh, Keekarwala in its area of distribution and ing the matter. When the new further as he had appeared as Subodh Kumar’s mobile phone killed of gunshot. January 14 booked under the theft and keeping a close watch Keshampuram, Civil Lines are has installed AMR (Automated Bench was constituted, Justice a lawyer for former Uttar could be kept hidden at Natt’s An FIR was lodged at the National Security Act by the on the illegal e-charging set-ups some areas where power theft Meter Reading) based energy NV Ramana was also exclud- Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan house and we procured a Siyana police station against at Bulandshahr administration, in the area of distribution. I for e-rickshaw charging is systems at distribution trans- ed from the re-constituted Singh in a related matter search warrant from the court least 80 people for murder, which said their release may appeal to all e-rickshaws own- “rampant”, discom sources said. formers. Bench. “sometime in the year 1997”. to check his place,” Additional attempt to murder, rioting, disrupt public order. ! ! ) * # +, 2014, which were held in Delhi and Dhaka, respectively. Royal Bengal tigress in Globally, between 3,500 AMadhya Pradesh’s Pench and 3,800 tigers are estimated Tiger Reserve (PTR), popular- to be in the wild with 2,226 of ly known as Collarwali Baghin, them in India alone. New Delhi: In a bid to prevent continues to break records as Collarwali, who lives in the big economic offenders like she has yet again given birth — Karmajhiri range in the core Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi the eighth time — to four area of Pench, had given birth from fleeing the country, the cubs. Before this eighth litter, to 26 cubs in seven litters Government has empowered she was already a proud moth- between 2008 and 2017, field PSU banks to request lookout er of 26 cubs. director Subhranjan Sen said. circulars (LOCs) against wilful The heartwarming news Officially called T-15, she is a defaulters and fraudsters, offi- has come on the eve of an inter- major tourist attraction at the cials said on Sunday. national meet being held in tiger reserve and has become The Home Ministry has Delhi from Monday where 12 almost as popular as “Machhli”, also authorised the Serious tiger-range countries will dis- the legendary Ranthambore Fraud Investigation Office cuss the status of target set in National Park tigress who died (SFIO)to request LOCs if it 2010 to double global wild last year. The radio collar that lent her neck in August 2016. feels the suspect may flee India. tiger population. The Department of Posts her name “Collarwali Baghin” While India and Nepal The Ministry issued two In 2010, 13 countries had had issued a special cover had been fitted on her in 2009, have doubled their tiger pop- circulars, authorising CMD or committed to and endorsed the envelope featuring Collarwali when she was four, for moni- ulation since the 2010 declara- CEO of public sector banks St Petersburg declaration for last year. Also called the toring her movement. Just four tion, officials from the National and the SFIO to request desig- doubling global wild tiger pop- “Queen of Pench” and “Pench of the reserve’s 50 tigers and Tiger Conservation Authority nated authorities to issue LOCs ulation and the global tiger Princess”, Collarwali was born tigresses are radio-collared. (NTCA) said, most other coun- against any wilful defaulter or recovery programme. This is to another famous tigress, The collar fitted on the tries, with the exception of fraudster if they think the per- the third such stocktaking after “Barimada”, who featured in the “Collarwali Baghin” worked Thailand, are largely strug- son may flee the country. two previous ones in 2012 and documentary Spy in the Jungle. for about two years, and fell off gling. Detailed report on P10 %# ( #) *# #%) +,-+./0
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as to de-stress and empower their child. The children are coun- # ,#-) selled and empowered on how to be stress-free and relaxed while epublic Day was com- preparing for their exams and Rmemorated with enthusi- also while giving their exams. asm and patriotic fervour in What are the symptoms of the schools of Dehradun. The stress? How do we know that we faculty and students gathered or our child is in stress? Some of to mark the occasion at the the important symptoms of Doon Cambridge School, stress which can be a wake-up Delhi Public School and Pine call for us include a lot of worry Hall School here on Saturday. and restlessness, feeling of ten- At the Doon Cambridge sion, headaches and stomach School the students celebrat- pains and not sleeping well—too ed the 70th Republic Day much or too little sleep. They also with the unfurling of the * * include being irritable, loss of National Flag followed by the interest in food or eating more National Anthem. tress is our body’s physiolog- than normal, not enjoying activ- After this Garima Negi Sical and psychological ities they previously enjoyed, feel- and Kiran Rana spoke on the response to a situation or chal- ing negative and low in their significance of Republic Day. lenge beyond our control. Stress mood, feeling hopeless about The students from classes III depletes a child of his energy, the future, not able to remember to IX gave a special perfor- makes him forgetful, scared and or retain what they study, irrita- mance in Sanskrit “Priyam puts him into low self esteem. ble mood -getting angry over However some children feel mones and your energy and motivating the child to revise and Bharatam”. The principal, HK This further de-motivates him petty issues and feeling nausea or more fresh in the later part of the mood levels. At least seven hours they can also help him to make Chhabra addressed the stu- nificance of the occasion. national flag. To mark the sig- and he becomes more stressed. being asthmatic. day. They can plan out their of continuous regular sleep in the a suitable time-table for revision. dents advising them to be The school remembered nificance of this day, a gala It’s a vicious cycle. Stress is a big With about a month and a schedule accordingly. Since there night is a must to wake up fresh They should also ensure that good citizens of the country. the sacrifices of freedom fight- celebration was held at the hurdle to a child’s cognitive abil- half left for the Board exams, stu- is a month’s time left for the and energised. Take help from at there is minimum disturbance in She propounded the idea ers especially from school. ities, progress and performance. dents are facing a heightened exams—they can figure out and least the last five years ques- the house and the child gets ade- of doing the best and feeling Uttarakhand. The principal in The students brought the It is time we taught our children sense of tension and stress now. complete the topics in each sub- tion papers of your Board quate sleep in the night. proud in being an Indian stat- her speech exhorted the stu- stage alive with their passion to move from distress to being Here are some tips which can ject which they have not studied exams.They will give you an idea The role of the teachers is ing, “Education is not the dents to maintain the dignity and love for their motherland. de-stressed. A relaxed and happy help them tide over their stress. at all till now. They can revise the of the trend and the important also very crucial at this time. name of any degree or cer- of being a citizen of great The principal BK Singh moti- mind performs better in the Having someone to talk to about other topics systematically. A questions being asked or repeat- They should be ready to help the tificate that can be shown to country like India and moti- vated the students to be exams. A stressed mind makes their study can help. Support study of an hour and a break of ed. children with any difficulty they others as a proof. Remember vated the students to uphold enlightened citizens of the children forget even what they from a parent, tutor or study- about 10 to 15 minutes is very Parents should remember to face while revising. Remember that to be the best you must be the honour, integrity, unique- country, to participate in the know. buddy can help young people important. It works very well for be stress-free themselves. A the saying –a ‘Teacher is a Parent able to handle the worst.” ness and diversity of their cul- development and improve- Sanjay has his Board exams share their worries and are good the mind activity to work to its relaxed parent is a big asset at in School’. They can boost a At the Pine Hall School, tural heritage. The pro- ment of the society around coming in a months time from stress busters. Now is the time best ability. In the break time they home and for the child. Parents child’s morale or make him feel the ceremony began with the gramme concluded with dis- them, to be aware of the chal- now. He is restless, irritable and that they should plan out their can eat light, high protein small are advised to do activities they depressed, with their remarks hoisting of the tri-colour by tribution of sweets. lenges that the country faces anxious. He changes places of his study strategy and study accord- snacks or relax or chat with a love to do or keep some me-time and attitude at this crucial hour. principal Rama Anand. After In Delhi Public School, and resolve to find answers study, his books and subjects of ingly. Let them make a time table friend then resume their study. to be stress free. Stress is conta- Let it be a normal exam time singing of the national anthem principal BK Singh along with and contribute to the nation’s study very frequently and hard- where they allot every subject a Making short term goals and gious and automatically passes for the students by your behav- and Vande Mataram, speech- his entire team enthusiasti- progress as the future of the ly sleeps or eats. He appears con- time slot so that they can give planning what they have to on from the parent to the iour. Let them realise that they es were delivered on the sig- cally gathered to hoist the nation is held in their hands. fused, is irritable and his parents time to every subject over the study in the next hour helps child.The role of a parent is very have many more such exams to are concerned about his health week for revision. Give a time them study and retain it better crucial for the child’s mental and give in their life and this exam is and decide to take him for slot for the more complex and and in time management. Time physical health now. not the end of the world for & & '() counselling. They have taken the difficult- for-you subjects, which management is a very crucial They should be ‘happy’ par- them. Tell them that life is very right decision. involve formulae and calcula- part while they make and adhere ents, appreciating and nurturing beautiful and this exam is just 1 extended for the first time to teachers, and professionals Counseling at this point of tions preferably during the to the time table, for their revi- the child well, looking after his one stepping stone to a more Haridwar and declared as inter- from different walks of life ren- time is required for both, the par- morning hours when the stu- sions. Keep at least half an hour’s meals and providing him healthy beautiful life ahead. he Roorkee branch of Indian city examination. The exami- dered their services to make the ents as well as for the children. dents are fresh and energetic. Let time in the schedule for exercise, snacks and adequate liquid (The author is a neuro psy- TWomen Scientist’s Association nation was simultaneously held event a success. Parents are counselled as to them allot the other subjects to while you revise everyday. drinks and moral support, love chologist and CBSE designated organised third Vijaya Agarwala at Roorkee centre -Greenways The coordinator of IWSA what they should do and say, so the later part of the day. Exercise boosts your good hor- and affection. Let them help by counsellor) Memorial Maths Olympiad School-1 Roorkee and Haridwar from Haridwar Manika (VAMMO) 2019 also as the first centre at Maa Saraswati Public Saraswat told this correspon- intercity maths olympaid for School Haridwar. More than dent that five students of each school children of classes VI to IX 700 students participated from class shall be awarded prizes in ! on Sunday. This contest is held in 16 schools of Roorkee and 600 the award function which the memory of the founder mem- students from 10 schools of would be held on February 16 ber Vijaya Agarwala, late profes- Haridwar participated in this at IIT Roorkee. The event sor of Nanotechnology from IIT event with full enthusiasm. coordinators Rama Mehta in "" $% & Roorkee. Research scholars, M Tech Roorkee along with IWSA The VAMMO-3 was also students, school and college members conducted the test.
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, logical future of the Himalayan power. She requested that this # ,#-) region as well as the entire problem be addressed as it country. “Fruit trees, floral was not letting families in the he occasion was special. trees and nut trees should be mountain region flourish. TEminent people of planted across the Himalayas to It was indeed heartwarm- Dehradun were all gathered at protect this natural water reser- ing to see the Bahugunas’ gen- the Raj Bhawan for the evening voir of the country,” he says. uine concern for the well- function for the Republic Day. According to him, trees being of the state and its peo- And prominent among like mulberry, walnut and ple. In fact, their concern for these citizens were renowned chestnut prevented soil ero- the Himalayas has governed environment activist Sunderlal sion and nurtured water their lives for many years now. Bahuguna and his wife Vimla. resources in the moun- Due to them, Saturday evening They always attend these tains.Pine tress are no good became special and turned the national celebrations at Raj for this. He opines, "We have minds of many towards these Bhawan, despite the fact that to look after the well-being of crucial ecological issues that Bahuguna is now 93 years old the Himalayas not only for need to be constantly worked and finds it difficult to move Uttarakhand but for the entire upon. about. On Saturday evening country.” His famous 5 F for- It is clear that these issues too, he had pain in his leg and mula for the Himalayas is - have yet to be taken up seri- was unable to walk up to the Grow Trees for Food, Fodder, ously by the government. It is governor and the chief minis- Fertiliser, Fibre and Fuel. Even high time that the voice of this ter and interact with them. now, he conveys these views grand old man of the moun- It was then that the gover- at all possible platforms and tains is listened to carefully nor Baby Rani Maurya and occasions. Like he did on and his experience utilised to chief minister Trivendra Singh Saturday evening. form policies for the Rawat walked towards where The governor and chief Himalayan regions that would Bahuguna and his wife were minister assured them that protect the interests of the seated. They paid their respects they would make efforts in this environment and the people. to them. It was the best it was indeed wonderful that Day and State Foundation Day protect the Himalayan envi- direction. Vimla Bahuguna Even if this is done now, moment at the routine func- they were here to bless them all. (November 9). On all three ronment. They were worried specially requested the gover- Bahuguna will feel that his life tion. Mediapersons and other occasions, the Bahugunas are about the pine trees (Chir) nor to work for the empower- –long struggle has borne fruit The enthusiasm regarding guests soon gathered all present and people find it a which were ruining the ecolo- ment of women in the moun- and led to the good of the peo- the protection of the Himalayas around the place where this great pleasure to meet them gy and specially requested the tain region. ple of the region. shone on the faces of the cou- interaction was taking place. and talk to them. Bahuguna is governor and chief minister to The governor replied that Indeed, it was a beautiful ple who have dedicated their They all watched with great indeed a living legend. ensure that Chir trees were not she found the women in the experience to see the beaming entire life to this cause. The interest as usually, nothing like The concern they planted in the mountain region. region quite strong and self- smiles on the faces of the graceful lady kept explaining this happens at the high tea that expressed to the governor and Bahuguna has been, for long, sufficient. To this, the veteran Bahuguna couple as they spoke, why her husband could not get is hosted by the governor at Raj chief minister was about the reiterating the need for adopt- activist lady said that alcohol still full of hope, about the up and meet the dignitaries. Bhawan thrice a year –on need for afforestation and plan- ing tree farming in the had ruined all efforts of women Himalayas and the mountain The governor said to them that Independence Day , Republic tation of trees that would help Himalayas to secure the eco- to show their strength and will folk. ! " # $ % S ' " (
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,#* Uttar Pradesh cadre was trans- tances in want of treatment. Last week, pathologist in ferred to Uttar Pradesh. Almost everyday, one or the the testing laboratory in Mela he health facilities in The positions of superin- other department in district hospital was on leave which led THaridwar city are not com- tendent, senior pathologist, hospital is closed on account of to hundreds of blood samples ing on track despite several anaethetist, paeditrician, skin non-availability of the doctor kept pending and patients run- efforts by the state government. specialist, physician, cardiolo- and brunt is borne by the patient ning to private labs for getting All the three government hos- gist and surgeon are vacant. and his attendants. On Sunday test reports. pitals are reeling under the Speaking to The Pioneer, the condition in the district The residents of the biggest scarcity of doctors and the superintendent of the Mela hospital was deplorable with block of Haridwar, Bahadrabad ultrasound machine being hospital Dr Rajesh Gupta said, orthopedic surgeon non avail- are living sans proper medical shifted to ICU, there is no facil- “Many times we have sent the able. facilities. ity for the common patients. report to the state government The lock hanging outside The scarcity of doctors and Confronting these hassles, and health directorate regard- the rooms of the doctors condition of the community most of the patients have to ing the defunct machinery and brought frowns on the patients’ health centre has added to the take the option of approaching equipment. brows who were turned back. woes of the people living there the private hospitals. It is very difficult to man- On account of non-replace- who wish to avail the medical In the year 2004, Mela age the hospital operations ment of the other surgeon who facilities from the government hospital was started to provide without manpower and retired in the month of February, set up. better facilities for the pilgrims machines. this situation has arisen. Civil hospital of Roorkee is and the patients. But 15 years The demand to repair the The posts of many accoun- also reeling under the scarcity on, the situation remains the defunct machines and recruit- tants are also vacant for long of doctors with four of them on same. The ultrasound testing ment on vacant posts of doc- with the result people who leave till next year machine and digital X ray tors have been sent through come for getting medical cer- The condition of rural machine are out of order for the higher officials,” tificates have to return empty health centres and hospitals is past many months. The Some doctors are on leave handed. worst where the entire centre is machine requires for higher studies while many Ram Sharma from being run by ANMs and nurs- Rs 23 lakh for repair on posts are vacant for years in the Jagjeetpur village who had es. With no gynaecologists, it account of which it is lying women hospital, mela hospital come to take medical certificate cannot be ensured that the defunct. The lift in the hospi- and Har Milap district hospital. for his ward who was admitted women who come for deliver- tal is also not functional pos- When the condition of the hos- few days ago shared his woes ies would get safe treatment. ing inconvenience and worse to pitals in the city parts is with this correspondent. “I The expecting women who the aged patients climbing deplorable one can well imagine lose my wages for the day and reach the primary health cen- stairs up and down. the condition of the rural parts come for getting certificate but tres are referred to the district The paucity of doctors is of the district. it takes so long, rather days to hospital which are overloaded taxing heavy on the patients. In The patients in these hos- get one certificate made,” he with a single doctor attending the Mela hospital there were two doctors deputed in December last year but with the starting of the new year, senior pathologist Dr S N Khan of pitals have to travel long dis- said. to hundreds of patients. & / ! &0& / *$ &
*Even as the drive to evict unauthorised ven- of the city. They further alleged that one side they get much. There are shops and houses apart from barri- dors in the city is being undertaken in the city, the permission to set their shops and as soon as they set- cading to prevent even the vehicles from entering from 1 *& authorities and vendors had a stand-off on Sunday as tle, the police forcefully remove them as they lack writ- the market side. Despite all this, the vendors had set a group of vendors set up stalls as part of Sunday mar- ten permission. up stalls here in the morning. This lane is also a way ket. The group of roadside vendors set up their wares Margoob Ali head of the association of the Sunday for the Doon hospital which became chaotic because on Nardev Shastri Marg (Court Road) early in the market vendors said, “We have been shuffling our of the Sunday market.” morning. Responding to complaints from locals and places from last seven-eight months. Even the officials Addressing the media persons at the site, MLA other shopkeepers the police reached the site and evict- are playing with us. This has affected our lives as for Khajan Das said, “The Sunday market will not be ed the vendors.There was also heated argument many shopkeepers this is the only source of income. allowed in the main market area. The permitted ven- between the vendors and Rajpur Road MLA Khajan We use to pay the MCD Rs 300 per day and now they dors have the permission already and unauthorised Das who stressed that priority should be accorded first are saying that a division will be done and vendors from vendors will not cover any market area whenever they to the vendors who hail from Dehradun itself. Dehradun will get first preference which is not fair. want. If somehow Sunday market issue is resolved The vendors said that the officials had been strict- We all use to give money to the MCD and now they someday then the Dehradun resident vendors will be ly preventing them from setting up stalls as part of the are differentiating between us. Officials should take given first preference.” Sunday market for about eight months now. However, some steps to give us some place which will help both Meanwhile, the Dehradun mayor Sunil Uniyal they claimed that the mayor Sunil Uniyal ‘Gama’ and MCD and us.” ‘Gama’ said, “The issue is in our notice, steps will be assistant municipal commissioner Neeraj Joshi verbally Vijay Vardhan Dandriyal, a resident of the area taken from our side to resolve it.” gave them permission to set up stalls in different spots said, “The Sunday market disturbs the local area very PNS
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Q( 8R 2 4 , 5 ' ! ( ! *- 4 26 ) ! / dents should work with sin- ,- ) 6* here. cerity and impress their “I am happy that they employers by showing their ,- ) 6* JP Binjharpur Zilla joined our party. Their joining discipline, dedication, creativ- BParishad Members Mamina would be helpful for further ity and innovation so that the he India Navy along with Mallick and Sraban Kumar strengthening of the party in employers form positive opin- Tthe Coast Guard success- Jena along with their Jajpur district,” said Patnaik. ion about us and visit IIM fully conducted a coastal many supporters joined the MLA Mallick said that Ranchi again and again to hire Defence exercise titled ‘Sea ruling BJD under the leader- attracted by the welfare policies more and more students.” Vigil’ in close coordination ship of MLA Pramila Mallick and strong leadership of the At the end of the pro- with all maritime stakeholders, on Sunday. Chief Minister, many BJP lead- gramme Singh congratulated including the fishing and BJD supremo and Chief ers and their supporters of former President of India, coastal communities, from Minister Naveen Patnaik wel- Binjharpur have joined the Pranab Mukherjee, who was January 22 to 23. comed Mamina Mallick, BJD. “In the coming days we the chief guest of 10th foun- The exercise underwent Sraban Jena and their sup- would work together for the dation day of IIM on being along the entire 7,516.6 km porters at the Naveen Niwas party,” she added. awarded with Bharat Ratna. coastline and Exclusive Another renowned insti- Economic Zone in the country tution of the State capital, BIT with over 30 ships and aircraft Mesra also celebrated 70th of the Navy and Coast Guard Republic Day with great fer- as well as 85 patrol boats )%, ing ceremony at Suchana vour and intense sentiment of manned by various security Bhawan where Director of IIM patriotism. At the campus, the agencies. arious educational institu- Ranchi, Shailendra Singh Republic Day started with During the exercise, all Vtions celebrated Republic unfurled the National Flag in ‘Prabhat Pheri’ which was coastal police stations, control Day with patriotic passion and the presence of the faculty, organised by National Service rooms, fishing harbours, land- the International Ship and Port different Union Ministries, commitment for development. students, and the staff mem- Scheme (NSS). Vice ing centres and other opera- Facility Security (ISPS) code State Governments, Union The 70th Republic Day bers. Chancellor, MK Mishra tional centres were activated was also carried out by the Territories and other agencies, Celebrations at Indian Institute Addressing the gathering, unfurled the National Flag in and security was beefed up at ports. covered the entire coast of of Management (IIM), Ranchi especially students, on the the presence of faculty mem- all vital installations. Audit of The exercise, facilitated by India. commenced with the flag hoist- occasion Singh said, “The stu- bers *+ ! ! 3" .)) . .) % , - - )0 2 0" ! ! 6' +/- n the occasion of the 70th /+<, '-)# Welfare Officer (DWO). ORepublic Day celebration After the incident, under at the Mahanadi Coalfields s many as 29 girl students the instructions of Gajapati Limited (MCL) here on Afled from the hostel of a Collector Anup Shah, the Saturday, MCL Director Government residential school school authorities, DWO and Technical (Operation) JP at Antaraba under Mohana local police have launched a Singh accorded a pay load block in Gajapati district on search operation to trace the operator Mohan Mandal with Saturday night. missing girls. Bravery Award for saving life of Though the exact reason School Headmaster his fellow worker on December behind the incident is yet to be Manoj Rath said, “We had vis- ,- ) 6* croppers even as five years and meant to betray farmers. It 26, 2018. ascertained, it is being sus- ited the houses of two students have passed. A question is will open flood gates of cor- On December 26, the mine pected that the students were but they were not there. We he BJP on Sunday said the raised as to how the ruptions,” said BJP senior workers at quarry-4 coal face unhappy with the school have launched a search oper- TKALIA Yojna is not meant Government identified leader Bishwabhushan shouted for help as one of the authorities over their prob- ation.” to protect interest of farmers farmers and included them Harichandan. Stating that the pay loaders accidentally had lems. Rath added that the stu- rather it has been announced to under the KALIA scheme. BJP would prepare a poll man- slid into the water sump. “The students left a letter dents had earlier expressed use State funds for meeting BJD There are lakhs of share- ifesto with focus on State’s Hearing the crowd, Mandal mentioning that the teachers of their resentment over some election expenditure. croppers in the State. development, he urged com- rushed to the spot and he the school were not cooperat- issues with their teacher which “The State Government The act of identifying mon people to keep their found that one pay loader was thought, he immediately cabin and struggling to find his ing with them following which was resolved then and this could not make a list of small farmers at gram panchayat demands on the website, almost drowned into the freez- jumped into the water to res- way out, Mandal then reached they were compelled to leave time too they probably left the and marginal farmers, land- level is not legal. Hence the http://bjpodishasankalppa- ing water. cue the operator (Manoj out to Manoj and pulled him the hostel,” said the District hostel for the same reason. less labourers and share- KALIA scheme is full of flaws tra.com. Without giving it a second Biswal) who was stuck in the out of the water. 51 / +, -.$$ P & $&6 ! . ,- ) 6* cent increment in ,- ) 6* JTC Salary, 10 per $! he primary teachers cent increment he Kalinga Institute of Tand contractual junior annually and TSocial Sciences (KISS) held %,)#7, mendations of the report. The teachers have threatened implementation of a guardians’ meet on its premis- Justice Ranjit Singh 6 to gherao the BEO offices the old pension es on Sunday. n a quick action after the Commission report had rec- and Collectorates from scheme. During the meet around IPunjab and Haryana High ommended the name of * )%, February 1 and 2 respec- Educationist two lakh parents and guardians Court’s order upholding Charanjit Singh Sharma, who tively and begin agitation and teacher leader of around 27,000 children who Congress-led Punjab was then Moga SSP, and of his year Padma awards from February 7 if their Prof Surendra are currently studying at the Government’s Justice Ranjit three other policemen, be Tincluded many unsung demands were not ful- Kumar Jena, institute joined. They came bearers of all district KISS Singh Commission report in included in the Behbal Kalan heroes of Jharkhand who had filled before the Assembly OSSTA general from various parts of the coun- Adivasi Parents’ Association. the sacrilege cases, Punjab incident FIR. served the poor, worked for Session. At a State-level secretary Prakash try besides from some other “We are working for the tribal Police’s Special Investigation The other three officers, environment protection, popu- convention held here on Chandra Mohanty, States like Jharkhand, development for 27 years and Team (SIT)—probing 2015 sac- whose names were directed to larized tribal arts globally and Sunday, their union dis- OPTA general sec- Chhattisgarh, and Assam. would continue to do so,” said rilege and related firing inci- be included in the FIR are SP others. Meet the 84-year-old cussed various problems afflict- demands like Rs 2,800 grade pay, retary Bibhu Prasad Sahoo and On the occasion, KIIT and Dr Samanta while addressing a dents—on Sunday arrested a Bikramjit Singh, Inspector medical practitioner of Ranchi, ing the primary education in the calculation of six years of Siksha Prabeen Kumar Das among KISS founder Dr Achyuta huge crowd at the KISS meet- former cop Charanjit Singh Pardeep Singh and Sub- Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, State and came up with their Sahayak in service period, 25 per other were present. Samanta felicitated the office ing venue. Sharma in connection with Inspector Amarjit Singh. popularly known as ‘the Poor Behbal Kalan police firing in Sharma and three other police Man’s Doctor’ who still does not Faridkot which claimed two officers were charged for mur- rest and serves patient charging lives. der and attempt to murder. them a fee of a mere 5 and . " The SIT arrested former Sharma was suspended many a times free of cost. 6 ' Moga Senior Superintendent of after the incident and was Mukherjee’s name included in Police (SSP) Charanjit Singh compulsorily retired after the the list of 94 Padma Shri Sharma from his residence in recommendations of the awardees announced on Friday. Hoshiarpur after conducting a Commission of Inquiry. Mukherjee, an octogenari- raid reportedly at 2:30 am. After the court dismissed an has been treating people for SIT sources informed that the petitions on Friday, the SIT past fifty years running the /- Annapurna Theatre ,- ) 6* Sharma initially resisted the had issued summons to clinic at posh Lalpur Chowk of of Puri. arrest, but the team took him Sharma asking him to appear state capital. Mukherjee, talking eteran artist of the erst- Later on, he joined the sil- he Rashtriya Swadhin to Amritsar for questioning in before the SIT on January 29. to The Pioneer said, “While I Vwhile Annapurna Theatre ver screen and carried for- TMorcha on Sunday the matter. In 2015, Sharma was posted as never served the poor for any Ramachandra Pratihari died ward his carrier with much announced names of 30 MLA Confirming the arrest, SIT Senior Superintendent of Police award, it is indeed a proud of sudden heart attack here on popularity among the viewers. and seven MP candidates for in-charge and IG Kunwar Vijay (SSP) in Moga district when moment for me that the Sunday. He was 87. Among the Odia movies in the upcoming general elec- Pratap Singh said: “Sharma the police opened fire on some Government has recognised Pratihari belonged to the which he acted were Nua tions in the State. was arrested early today from Sikh activists who were “peace- my contribution to the society servitor community of the Bohu and Nilamadhab. Announcing the his residence in Hoshiarpur. fully” protesting against repeat- and selected me for the presti- Jaganath Temple and was He also performed in names at a Press conference, We are questioning him. We ed incidents of sacrilege of the gious award.” popular as Hati Pratihari. opera. For his contribution to Morcha president ployment, various scams and Manini Devi, Dipak Kumar cannot share more details at Sikhs’ holy scripture Guru Mukherjee who has com- Since his childhood, he was arts, he was conferred with Purnachandra Mahant said his farmer problems as main poll Sahoo and Natabar Behera this stage...Sharma was plan- Granth Sahib. pleted his MBBS from Patna passionate for acting and the prestigious Jayadev Award party would field candidates for planks. Among others, Morcha were present. Mahant has ning to escape from the coun- A senior police official, Medical College and Hospital began his career at the besides being felicitated by all Assembly and Parliamentary national president Mohan requested interested candidates try.” Sources informed The requesting anonymity, told The (PMCH) in 1957 has been Janata Theatre and later Government and private seats. Sundar Meher, general secre- to contact WhatsAp number Pioneer that Charanjit’s custo- Pioneer that the Government treating patients ever since. He joined the popular forums. The party will make unem- tary Sanjay Kumar Sahoo, 9437713956. dial questioning was required wanted to take the sacrilege said, “I had never thought of as SIT had gathered substantial issue to the logical end or at earning money for living a lav- evidence of his actions leading least doing something con- ish life. You have to draw a line Q " &3$ $ to the police firing. Sharma’s crete, especially ahead the Lok for your lifestyle.” If Mukherjee arrest came as the former cop Sabha elections. “Soon after has received Padma Shri for his 2 was planning to flee the coun- High Court decision, the selfless service to society, <,.#, try. His arrest came days after Government wanted to inter- Jamuna Tuddu and Bullu Imam the Punjab and Haryana High rogate them before they move have received the Padma Shri he Khordha district Court rejected his plea seeking the Apex Court as that would awards for their cudgel pro- & Tadministration protection from the prosecu- again bring to halt the entire tecting environment. 38-year- observed the National tion in the case with the direc- process,” said the official. old woman environmentalist Voter’s Day here recent- tions to the SIT to expeditiously Punjab was brought to a stand- Jamuna Tuddu has been work- & regualrisation of all Siksha ments and take to the streets to ly. On the occasion, a probe the matter involving the still in October 2015 with rad- ing in East Singhbhum district Sahayaks appointed in the 2012, press for fulfillment of their rangoli competition was incident. ical Sikhs and others blocking for more than two decades pro- '+ '/ & 1 & 4 at the earliest.A meeting held demands. Among others, sec- organised to encourage The officers had challenged highways and roads for days. tecting the Jal and Jungle in her under chairmanship of associ- retary general Bibekananda new voters to cast their votes. the DIPRO said they did not the procedure adopted by the Radical Sikh leader Dhian area. Tuddu, narrating her expe- ,- ) 6* ation president Malay Kumar Behera, working presidents District Collector Nirmal have any information about the State Government in setting up Singh Mand, who led the rience how she decided to Jena decided that its members Sumant Kumar Pal, Rajendra Chandra Mishra inaugurated event. the Court of Inquiry and its protests, said on Sunday that devout her life protecting envi- he Odisha Junior Teachers’ would submit memorandums Kumar Nayak and Jyotiprakash the programme and Sub- The local mediamen also adjudicatory role in the whole the arrest was the first step ronment said, “In 1998 when I TAssociation on Sunday said to MLAs and MPs in their Sahoo and vice-presidents Collector Saroj Kumar Sahu expressed their concern over matter. Earlier, the High Court towards taking action against reached my in-law’s house at it would take to the streets soon respective areas by February 2. Pradeep Moharana and coordinated the programme. the matter and said that the had stayed proceedings initi- those who tried to cover-up the Muturkhana village under ahead of the elections to press for If demands are not met soon, Soubhagya Mishra, medial It might be mentioned that media plays an important role ated against three former police sacrilege incidents during the Chakulia block of district, I was its two demands, regurlarisation all the junior teachers (con- convenor Shashwat Joshi were the local media was not in creating awareness among officers by the State tenure of the SAD-BJP upset seeing large scale defor- of junior teachers (contractual) tractual) would boycott teach- present. Advisor Jyotiranjan informed about the pro- people but yet it is neglected Government on the recom- Government in Punjab . estation going on in the area. with an increased salary and ing and nonteaching assign- Das proposed a vote of thanks. gramme; and when contacted, here. %# ( #) *# #%) +,-+./0 )'* & 7 $ : - 52 / ( , * ) * # +, region was recorded of other parts of north- January 30 and February 2, minus 28.7 degrees west India recently, according to the IMD’s weath- he India Meteorological Celsius temperature on has moved eastward. er bulletin. * ) * # +, Prime Minister Narendra Modi January 31. The Bill has appar- TDepartment (IMD) on Sunday, Leh recorded The winds are now IMD also said that El Nino on February two and February ently alienated a section of Sunday predicts that cold wave minus 15.5 degrees northerly or north- neutral conditions are current- he BJP will ‘press through’ eight in West Bengal . A third people from in Assam , conditions will be continued Celsius and Kargil minus westerly. They are ly prevailing over equatorial TCitizenship Amendment public rally of the Prime Mizoram, Nagaland, over the three days in Delhi and 20.7 as the night’s lowest coming from colder Pacific Ocean. The patterns of Bill in the coming Budget Minister is also planned in the Arunachal Pradesh , Tripura, NCR, north and northwest temperatures. Keylong in regions in the hills, convection and winds are most- Session which was blocked in State. Meghalaya and Manipur who parts of the country, with the Himachal Pradesh wit- which have received ly near average over the tropi- the Rajya Sabha in the last The Citizenship Bill was fear that passage of the Bill night temperature expected to nessed minus 17 degree widespread snowfall. cal Pacific. The latest numeri- winter session by the Congress passed in the Lok Sabha in the could lead to large scale migra- drop to 4 degrees Celsius by Celsius. This is why cold wave cal forecast products available, and other Opposition Parliament’s winter session of tion from Bangladesh and Monday. “After good rainfall conditions will prevail indicate that EL Nino neutral parties, hoping that the Bill Parliament, but was stalled in affect the rights, demography According to IMD, the activities many parts of over the northern conditions are likely to contin- may give it ‘good dividends’ in the Rajya Sabha. and identity of indigenous national Capital may get North India, dry weather plains including ue. Besides, neutral Indian West Bengal in 2019 Lok Sabha The Congress had staged a populations. rain/drizzle between January 30 has taken over during the last many parts of Punjab, two Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Ocean Dipole (IOD) conditions poll. walk out in the Lok Sabha Defending the and February 1. 24 hours as the present Western parts of Haryana and isolated Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and are observed over Indian Ocean The BJP which is facing an protesting non-inclusion of controversial citizenship bill, The night temperatures in disturbance is only affecting the pockets of Delhi and NCR,” it Delhi in the next 3-4 days,” the and majority of the forecasts uphill task in the 2019 Lok Muslims in the category of per- Assam’s Finance Minister and most parts of north-west India hills. The cold wave could con- said. The minimum tempera- IMD said. The night chill, indicate that the neutral IOD Sabha polls, particularly in secuted minorities. The Bill Senior BJP leader Himanta will likely fall by about 2 tinue well into the week till ture dropped to six degrees however, is not expected to last conditions are likely to contin- Uttar Pradesh, expects includes the Hindus, Jains, Biswa Sarma said its imple- degrees Celsius, according to 30th, when widespread rains Celsius in the national capital long, as the minimum tem- ue during the coming months. Eastern India could offset its Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists mentation is a must for the predictions. In Delhi, the min- are predicted across Punjab, on Saturday, three notches perature is expected to shoot up Skymet Weather Services possible reverses in the Hindi and Parsis who would be given state to ensure it does not face imum temperature is recorded Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, below the season’s average. in the second half of next has also predicted a similar heartland. Indian citizenship if they pro- a Kashmir-like situation in the 5.2 degrees Celsius four notch- West Uttar Pradesh and Skymet Weather has pre- week. A fresh western distur- weather pattern over the north- “ Citizenship bill is our vide evidence of prosecution future. es below the season’s average. Rajasthan,” the IMD said. dicted that the entire North- bance is likely to cause wide- west plains. The weather commitment to the people and in Bangladesh, Pakistan and The Bill has unleashed The maximum temperature in “ Thereafter, an active western India will remain spread rain and snow over department declares a cold we will have it passed..”, said a Afghanistan and completed six protests across much of the Delhi could rise by a degree or Western Disturbance will under the grip of a cold wave western Himalayan region and wave if the temperature drops senior BJP leader and referred years of residence in India. Northeast and prompted the two by mid-week. approach the Western for at least three days. thundershowers over some to 4 degrees Celsius or below to party’s major campaign of Voting on it is expected in Asom Gana Parishad to walk of Meanwhile Drass in Himalayas due to which rain- “The western disturbance, parts in the plains of northwest and such a situation continues upto 130 public rallies in next the Rajya Sabha during the the BJP-led government in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ladakh fall activities expected how which caused rain in Delhi and and central India between for at least two days. two months including two of budget session beginning Assam last month. / 0 3 ! !
) * # +, end stigma and discrimination been affected and ostracised 1 2 '! against people affected by lep- but also of their children who orporate honchos from rosy. suffer stigma even when they Cacross the world under the Incidentally, India which don’t have the disease,” said ) * # +, conditioned and will stop at banner of International has several discriminatory laws Vineeta Shanker, Executive Kanpur and Allahabad and Chamber of Commerce (ICC), against persons affected by Director SILF. ndian Railways has named will have two executive chair world’s largest business organ- sector, it was just in 2016 and Previous partners have Ithe indigenously manufac- cars, the minister said adding isation, will pledge their sup- then recently repealed a few of included human rights groups, tured semi-fast Train 18 as that it will have superior qual- port to the Global Appeal 2019 them after much hue and cry religious and faith leaders, ‘Vande Bharat Express’, which ity of air suspension for com- against Leprosy soon here to from the sector and activists. business chiefs, and university will run between the national fortable journey of the passen- help create much-needed “In 2016, for example, it chancellors, informed Tehseen capital and Varanasi. Prime gers, Goyal said. awareness about the crippling repealed the draconian colo- Zaidi, Communication Minister Narendra Modi is The 16-coach train, built in “It is completely made in disease to ensure its logical end. nial-era Lepers Act, while ear- Manager from the SILF. likely to flag off this fully air- 18 months at a cost of Rs 97 India and various names were The Global Appeal has ment and social and econom- involvement of over 45 million lier this month it repealed a law As per the official figures conditioned train soon, which crore by the Integral Coach suggested by the general pub- been initiated by Yohei ic upliftment of the sector member firms associated with allowing leprosy as legitimate available till March 2018, about will connect his Lok Sabha con- Factory (IVF), Chennai, is lic but we have decided to name Sasakawa, WHO Goodwill across the country. the ICC in around 100 nations grounds for divorce. Both ini- 0.9 lakh leprosy cases were stituency with Delhi. regarded as a successor to the it Vande Bharat Express. A gift Ambassador for leprosy and Though leprosy is curable, will hold series of sensitization tiatives are to be commended,” reported, as compared to 0.86 Announcing the decision, 30-year-old Shatabdi Express. on the occasion of Republic Chairman of the Nippon it continue to be mired with and awareness workshops WHO regional director for lakh cases in 2016-17 and 0.88 Railway Minister Piyush Goyal It’s also the first locomotive-less Day to the people. Will request Foundation. He has been stigma and discrimination, among their employees to end South-East Asia Poonam lakh cases in 2015-16. said, “Train 18 will now be train in the country. the Prime Minister to flag it awarded the Gandhi Peace restricting the people from the the disease, which if not treat- Khetrapal Singh too noted Also, some States and known as Vande Bharat Express. Addressing the media, the off,” the minister said. Prize for 2018 in recognition of sector to come forward to avail ed in time can leave the patient recently in her statement. Union territories are now It’s a train built completely in minister said , ‘It was named The Railway Minister also his work towards the eradica- timely medical treatment and not only disabled. “Community based eco- reporting a higher prevalence India by Indian engineers, in a Train 18 during its initial said that he has requested the tion of the disease worldwide adequate rehabilitation. No In the past too, Global nomic rehabilitation, preven- rate — Odisha (1.38), Bihar span of 18 months. It’ll ply from days and now it has been given Railway Board to scale up its including India where his wonder, despite various efforts, appeal has been announced in tion of discrimination through (1.18) and Lakshadweep (2.25). Delhi to Varanasi. It is an exam- a new name after taking production to reduce its over- organisation in India, India remain home to nearly partnership with various awareness particularly among Currently, India’s overall lep- ple that it’s possible to make suggestions from the general all cost and once the country Sasakawa-India Leprosy half of the total 2 lakh leprosy partners including the school kids and people in gen- rosy prevalence rate is 0.70 per world-class trains under Make public”. will have surplus production, it Foundation (SILF) has been people in the world. International Bar Association eral is necessary to not only 10,000 population, up from in India,” Goyal said on Sunday. The train will be fully air- will be exported as well. focusing on providing treat- It is expected that with which endorsed the pledge to take care of those who have 0.66 previously. $ . % % /- ) * # +, undertaken. ) * # +, has recommended several Radha Mohan Singh had The last tours of the com- options to provide both short recently indicated that the gov- Pakistani delegation mission in Pakistan and India he Union Cabinet is expect- and long-term solutions to ernment would announce an Aarrived in India on Sunday were held in July 2013 and Ted to soon approve a relief address agrarian distress. agriculture package before the to visit the Chenab river basin September 2014, respectively. package for farmers grappling However, a final call will be 2019-20 budget. The NDA in Jammu and Kashmir for No tour could be held in the with falling prices of their taken in the Cabinet meeting as government will present an inspection, as mandated under current five years block, which crops and to tackle distress in a huge cost is involved, they interim budget on February 1. the Indus Water Treaty, sources ends in March 2020. the farm sector, according to said. Experts said the govern- said. Pakistan’s Indus This tour will be followed sources. One of the options pro- ment has less time to imple- Commissioner Syed by a visit of India’s Indus The likely relief package is posed is waiving interest on ment any new scheme. The Mohammad Mehar Ali Shah Commissioner to Pakistan at a seen as an attempt to assuage crop loans for farmers who pay measure has to be such that it arrived in Amritsar along with mutually convenient date, the the farming community’s dis- on time, costing an additional can be implemented faster to his two advisers, sources said. official added. content ahead of the general Rs 15,000 crore to the exche- reap the political gains during “This tour is an obligation This tour was originally elections. quer. the elections. imposed on both the countries scheduled in October 2018 but “...The agriculture min- There is also a proposal to It may be noted that the by the Indus Waters Treaty was postponed because of local istry’s proposal on addressing completely waive premium for central government has taken 1960 between India and bodies and panchayat polls in income deficit syndrome of taking insurance policy for farmers’ issues seriously after Pakistan. Under the treaty, Jammu and Kashmir. small and marginal farmers is food crops. The Centre is also the ruling BJP was defeated in both the commissioners are Under the Indus Water on the agenda (at the Cabinet evaluating the scheme followed Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan mandated to inspect sites and Treaty, waters flowing in three meeting),” a source said. by the Telangana and Odisha and Chhattisgarh in the recent works on both the sides of Indus tributaries -- the Sutlej, Meanwhile, the Cabinet governments wherein a fixed state polls, where rural distress Indus basin in a block of five the Beas and the Ravi -- have has deferred its meeting which amount is transferred directly was a key factor. years,” a senior official said. been allotted to India, while the was scheduled for Monday, as into the bank account of farm- Farmers are in distress Since signing of the Chenab, the Jhelum and the per sources. ers, the sources further said. owing to fall in prices of most treaty, a total of 118 such tours Indus waters have been allotted The agriculture ministry Agriculture Minister crops in view of bumper crop. on both the sides have been to Pakistan. 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For any reason, if one January 25, 1950, the Election Ycountry gathered here on wide-spread corruption and stations as “eco-smart stations” ies concerned for solid and Modi Sunday said casting vote is not able to vote, it should Commission came into being, Sunday to urge Prime Minister irregularity in recruitment within two weeks. &"$"$ 3: plastic waste management and is a sacred duty and those who pain one,” he said. a day before India became a Narendra Modi to launch a exams. Just over the past year, A bench headed by NGT ;3%5:"%5' may also consider banning the do not use the democratic He said those who are republic. Pradhan Mantri CHEAT Fund more than two dozen exam Chairperson Justice Adarsh use of plastic on the stations, it right should feel the “pain” of unable to vote should feel sad- He said, the scale at which Yojna for job aspiring youths papers have leaked,” the letter Kumar Goel asked the public "#;;"$ 5"+ said. not exercising their franchise. dened to witness any wrong elections are held in India is a who cannot afford the high cost read. transporter that ‘Polluter Pays’ <%3$:#%3$ The NGT had earlier In his monthly ‘Mann ki taking place in the country. “I matter of great awe for the of buying a leaked paper. “Please announce and principle may be invoked by 3;%3'$ :%55"" directed the railways to submit Baat’ radio address, he also had not cast my vote ... That world. He also said it is natur- The meet, in which over 60 launch a Pradhan Mantri regulatory authorities, includ- %5';5""#"P an action plan for maintaining hailed the role of the Election day I did not go and vote ... al for every citizen to feel youth representatives from CHEAT Fund Yojna, PMCFY ing the Railways, for compli- cleanliness on platforms and Commission for its “meticu- And as a result, my country has proud of the Election across the country participat- for the job aspiring youth who ance of Solid Waste and Plastic and notified on the website. tracks and had asked the lous organising abilities “ in borne the brunt,” he said Commission and its meticu- ed, was organised at Delhi’s cannot afford the high costs of Waste Management Rules, “For the said 36 stations, Comptroller and Auditor holding polls. explaining the feeling. lous organising abilities. Constitution Club by Yuva- buying a leaked paper. It would 2016. nodal officers may be identified General to conduct a perfor- He pointed out that those The prime minister said, He said the country leaves Hallabol to highlight the frus- be very helpful if you imple- The tribunal also asked and notified. Report of com- mance audit at regular inter- born in the 21st century will people have to realise the no stone unturned to ensure tration and disappointment ment this welfare scheme with the railway administration to pliance may be filed after three vals. cast their vote for the first time importance of this responsi- that every citizen of India who among the educated unem- immediate effect,” it said. get water and energy audits months by e-mail,” the bench The green panel had said in the Lok Sabha polls. bility. “This must be our lean- is a registered voter, rightfully ployed youth. “We will apply for a loan to conducted within three said. there was an urgent need for “They face the opportuni- ing; this should be our dispo- avails of the opportunity to cast Yuva-Hallabol is a nation- buy leaked papers and secure months, initially at the 36 iden- The NGT said the Railways the railways to put in place an ty to shoulder responsibilities sition. This inclination should his vote. wide movement against unem- the jobs. Once we get a job, we tified major stations, to reduce is free to recover the cost of effective implementation and pertaining to the country. They be ingrained within us like a Modi highlighted how ployment that includes aspi- give you 100 per cent the use of energy and water. restoration from the polluters monitoring mechanism with have embarked upon the jour- sanskaar (encultration),” he polling personnel fan out to rants to the SSC, UPSC, state guarantee that we repay all the After the 36 stations are for the damage caused to the provisions of fixing account- ney of being partners in nation said. remotest corners to enable vot- agencies, railways, police and money loaned by the identified, an action plan may environment. ability of individuals in respect building. The time has come He urged eminent person- ers exercise their franchise. teachers. Government,” Yuva-Hallabol be prepared within a month “The action plans may of solid waste disposal, littering for a confluence of individual alities to come forward and “These facts are bound to Yuva-Hallabol, in its letter said in the letter. and furnished to the tribunal have verifiable indicators and of solid and plastic wastes, dreams and the nation’s dream,” jointly contribute in cam- instil a sense of pride, of the to Modi, mentioned: “Today, Yuva-Hallabol leader via e-mail, the NGT said. progress may be reviewed with defecation etc. he said. paigning for spreading aware- commitment of the Election we write to you with a lot of Anupam told IANS: “...the edu- “The 36 stations may be reference to such indicators, The NGT was hearing a He urged the youth to reg- ness on voter registration and Commission. Caring for that pain and hope. We want to cated unemployment rate has developed as model stations, periodically. petition filed by lawyers Saloni ister themselves as voters, if casting vote. lone voter, for ensuring that he serve the nation too. We are reached 16 per cent, the unem- can be replicated in phases and “The railway stations iden- Singh and Arush Pathania they are eligible. “All of us “I sincerely hope that large or she enjoys full opportunity educated and skilled. There are ployed youth are ready to may be called ‘eco-smart sta- tified as major railway stations seeking steps to check pollution must realise that being a voter, number of eligible young peo- to exercise the right to vote ... over 24 lakh vacancies in gov- expose the failures and hollow tions’. Such stations may be may have their own websites to on railway properties, particu- earning the right to vote is an ple will get themselves regis- This is the beauty of our ernment sectors. Yet we are not claims of this Government.” identified within two weeks receive grievances and sug- larly on tracks. important rite of passage in tered as voters, thus forging a democracy,” he said. %# ( #) *# #%) +,-+./0 8 # ' " > *
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Muzaffarnagar district magis- 36'#5'3 Muzaffarnagar and adjoining set about redeeming its politi- “After clamping trate Rajeev Sharma to with- 3%5$":$ 5" areas in August and September cal proceeds telling the Bengali Emergency Indira Gandhi draw the cases, they said. 6$5'%55% 2013 had claimed 60 lives and populace how the Congress, though that she would sweep On the directive from '+5:#'5; displaced over 40,000 people. Trinamool Congress and ilks the parliamentary elections. Lucknow, the district authori- )?@3 $5;A+) The State Government had ignored “one of the greatest But soon she could realize her ties have started preparing to @3 $5;+%37' formed an SIT to probe the riot son’s of Bengal in recent times.” folly and her empire came approach the court for per- $'%' cases. The SIT has filed charge Addressing a rally at crashing down. A similar fate mission to withdraw the cases. %< 5A%5'B/? sheets in 175 cases. Howrah, Bihar Deputy Chief is awaiting Mamata Banerjee The cases were filed under @%$$7<$$ :%#" Police had registered cases '%$A Minister Sushil Modi said the whose despotic and oppressive relevant sections of the Indian 6 against 6,869 people and arrest- former President was another rule would be uprooted by the Penal Code, including 147 ed 1,480 people in connection victim of its dynastic politics. BJP with the help of the peo- (rioting), 148 (rioting, armed State Government sought details the State Government had ing BJP, including MPs Sanjeev with the riots. As Mukherjee would not fit ple of Bengal — have faith on with deadly weapon) and 397 of 125 cases filed in relation to sought the details to review the Balyan and Bharatendra Singh, According to the SIT, 418 into the dynastic schemes of the pro-saffron wind blowing (attempt to cause death), the the Muzaffarnagar riots of 2013. possibility of withdrawing the MLAs Sangeet Som and Umesh accused have been acquitted in Janpath’s schemes he was not in this State,” he said. sources said. Additional district magis- 125 cases pending in courts. Malik, have been named in 54 cases due to lack of evidence. only ignored for the Prime Comparing Banerjee’s The directive came after the trate Amit Kumar told PTI that Several leaders of the rul- these 125 cases. Minister in the PTI Ministerial chair but also never regime with the one ran by for- considered for the Bharat Ratna mer Bihar Chief Minister Laloo — a gross Governmental error Yadav, the Dy Chief Minister of that was rectified by Prime that State said “like it happened 7 ! ) Minister Narendra Modi who during Laloo Yadav’s Bihar — conferred India’s topmost hon- when no booth was left uncap- our on the “highly qualified son tured and no election went ! of Bengal,” Sushil Modi said. unrigged — elections are ren- “Bengal has been on the ings (read jumlas) like it hap- dered into a farce in your State.” Mangaluru: A quarrel over the digging, Reddy allegedly forefront of everything. No pened ahead of 2014 general In Bihar ruled by Nitish digging a drainage pit adjacent threatened him and continued region in India had produced elections a more circumspect Kumar not a single death “nor to the compound of a house led the work, they said. so many great men as Bengal Dy Chief Minister promised his even an injury occurs even dur- to the murder of two It was then the victims did. Notwithstanding it was audience, “Within a decade of ing rural polls. But in TMC’s persons in Udupi district, intervened — Yatish, a per- ignored perennially to the coming to power we will show Bengal we heard how one hun- police said on Sunday. sonnel assistant to a local extent that it is counted among what development means to dred people died during last The incident took place Congress party leader Rakesh one of the most backward the people of this State. We will year’s panchayat elections and on Saturday. Malli, and Bharath, an auto- States today,” the Bihar BJP completely change Bengal how most of the booths were The two had intervened to rickshaw driver, the police said. leader said, adding the saffron within ten years of voting to captured,” he said adding “the settle a dispute over the This angered Reddy so outfit would put Bengal on the power in this State.” people would throw the TMC digging near their friend much that his accomplices developmental tracks if it was On the chances of winning out if they get a chance to vote Lohiths house by his neighbour fatally attacked Yatish and voted to power. the elections in Trinamool and this time round such Harish Reddy who was a Bharat, they said. Apparently wary of Congress-ruled State the lesser chance was going to be creat- rowdy, police said. A case has been registered # , : % . ; ( % $ promising high sounding noth- Modi said Chief Minister ed for them.” When Lohith objected to and an investigation on. PTI - $ . ""5!" " 3 R 9 :7 ! < = dressed up for the new occu- (Organisation) who pedals over take place. . pants as the mood turns upbeat 14-km to reach the office daily The NSUI office on the R among party loyalists. points to the repairs that are campus lies neglected. 4 ( " A new ‘war room’ is being taking place in the building. Inaugurated in 1986, the office constructed and a conference “Similar repairs” were under- next to a bust of Indira Gandhi " Guwahati: Krishak Mukti hall for workers to meet lead- way in the Uttar Pradesh has a rusted lock at its gate, Sangram Samiti Leader Akhil ers in private is also being built. Congress Committee (UPCC) which rarely opens now, Guwahati: Assam Chief ❝ $$7<$"%3&5; Gogoi on Sunday said if prop- There are 12 computer termi- set up by Priyanka Vadra. says a party man. Empty pack- Minister Sarbananda Sonowal 7%'$ : 56#" er respect is not shown to the Lucknow: The Congress head- nals. Surrounded by high-rises There is some aggression ets of chips are littered around. on Sunday said the Citizenship < <&#$$$%$ Assamese people and the quarters at Mall Avenue in that have cropped up in the creeping back as well. “In the People dump garbage in front Bill was a national policy and 3575$: Citizenship Amendment Bill Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, where past few years, the state war between falsehood, lies of it. once it becomes an act, the %": 7$ < 3 is passed, then “we must have the partys high profile office- Congress headquarters for long and truth, Priyanka will cer- UPCC spokesman burden of new citizens would $%< <#%3 the courage to tell the bearers Priyanka Vadra and has been a sad reflection of the tainly lead the Congress to vic- Virendra Madan downplays be borne by the entire country. 7%5'%$ #'' Government that we may con- Jyotiraditya Scindia will have party’s decline in the state. tory in the forthcoming Lok plans for renovation and Attempts are being made to 5 $5;$ %37$ sider not staying with India”. their offices to run the Uttar There is now hope among the Sabha elections,” says Sharma. makeover and says it has noth- confuse people but the State 5$3"$" 6$ Addressing a protest rally Pradesh campaign is being cadres that things could For that to happen the ing to do with Priyanka Vadra’s Government which has come :%< < against the proposed legisla- painted in fresh white. change. physical repairs of the state appointment as general secre- to power with a popular man- tion at Panitola in Assam’s The sprawling double- Anil Kumar Sharma, assis- party headquarters as well as tary in charge of eastern Uttar date would do nothing to harm cooperation in successful gal immigrants and made no Tinsukia district, Gogoi said, storeyed building is being tant permanent secretary that of the party will need to Pradesh. IANS the interests of the local people, implementation of Clause 6 of significant efforts to update the “If the Government gives us Sonowal said. the Assam Accord for ensuring NRC, Sonowal said. the respect we deserve, we are Speaking at the foundation constitutional, administrative The NRC updation process with the nation but if the sen- stone laying ceremony of the and legislative safeguard for the received a major shot in the timents of the indigenous R Q R Nalbari Medical College and indigenous people. arm with the National Assamese are ignored and Hospital at Borigaon, Sonowal He asked the intelligentsia Democratic Alliance (NDA) the bill is passed, then each said the bill can never threat- to present the true picture of government under the leader- Assamese must have the en the existence of the indige- the bill before the people of the ship of Prime Minister courage to say that they will nous people of Assam which state, while criticising the pre- Narendra Modi coming to not be a part of India.” has a legacy of great personal- vious Congress Government power at the Centre, he said. The proposed legislation ities like Srimanta Sankardev, for neglecting development in After the final publication seeks to provide Indian citi- Azan Lachit Borphukan, Bagh the region as well as the inter- of the NRC, people of State zenship to non-Muslims from Hazarika and other. ests of the local people. would get a clear picture Bangladesh, Pakistan and Patna: Independent legislator Anant Singh belong to the The Chief Minister also The previous Congress about the genuine citizens and Afghanistan, and many par- and criminal-turned-politician Bhumihar caste, which is wide- urged the All Assam Students Governments imposed IMDT illegal immigrants, Sonowal ties and organisations have Anant Singh, popularly known ly seen as the vote bank of the Union (AASU) to extend full Act in the State to protect ille- added. PTI claimed that it will have an as Bahubali, on Sunday joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in adverse impact on the demog- the Congress roadshow in sup- Bihar for over two and a half raphy of the sensitive border port of party president Rahul decades. State. They said the provisions Gandhi’s rally in February. Anant Singh, independent 6 ! !! of the bill will nullify the 1985 Anant Singh, who is facing legislator from Mokama Assam Accord, which pro- several criminal cases, was seen Assembly constituency of '/,+ made its position on the issue clear to the pub- vides for deportation of all along with Rajya Sabha MP and Bihar, is known for his muscle lic and there is nothing to be discussed now. illegal migrants, irrespective of former Union Minister Akhilesh and money power. He said anipur Chief Minister N Biren has con- “The BJP led government should have religion, who had entered the Singh and hundreds of other that he would contest the Mvened an all-party meeting on Monday on summoned the emergency session. We shall not state after March 1971. party members in the road show upcoming Lok Sabha polls the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, participate in the meeting since the chief min- Gogoi, who has been to mobilise people for Gandhi’s from Munger parliamentary 2016. Manipur is one of the northeastern states ister is whimsically sweeping the people in any spearheading the agitation by rally on February 3 here. constituency as a Congress which has been seeing various agitations in direction”, it said. 70 organisations against the The Congress is busy candidate. protest against the passing of this Bill on A sit-in protest were staged in many parts bill, said, “We want to make it organising an anti-BJP rally - Akhilesh Singh said it is not January 8 by the Lok Sabha. of the state on Sunday. An effigy of Prime clear that if the need and sit- ‘Jan Aakansha’ - at Gandhi yet decided who will contest The Janata Dal (United) has already Minister Narendra Modi was burned at a mar- uation arises, Assam must be Maidan here. This is the first from where as talks are ongo- announced that it will not take part in the meet- ket in Khetriga in Imphal East district. able to say that they are pre- time in 28 years that the ing with allies regarding a ing. JD (U) state president Hankhanpao said the The North East India Development Party pared not to stay with India ... Congress is holding a massive Grand Alliance. In 2015, Anant Chief Minister had refused to summon an emer- launched a signature campaign from Sunday. if the Government respects us, rally in the state on its own. Singh resigned from the ruling gency session of the state assembly to hold a Functionaries of the party said that the campaign we will stay with India or we Confirming Anant Singh’s Janata Dal-United and con- threadbare discussion on the bill. which will cover the entire state will continue will quit.” PTI presence at the road show, tested and won the Assembly “We fail to understand that anything use- till the Bill is scrapped. Akhilesh Singh told the media: polls from behind bars. In the ful will emerge from the all parties’ meeting.” Chief Minister N. Biren said: “Now that the “He is a strong and popular past, he has been arrested sev- On Sunday, the Manipur People’s Party also union home minister has assured that the inter- leader, it will help the party gar- eral times for serious crimes like announced that it will refrain from participat- est of the indigenous peoples of the NE region ner support for the rally.” kidnapping and murder. At 5 O5 $ P % " ing in the meeting on Monday. shall be protected people should call off the agi- Both Akhilesh Singh and present he is out on bail. PTI - % * ( % $ . A statement from the MPP said that it had tations.” 5 1 ' - / R
* '-' wedding. Pankaja Munde came to the Raj and his wife Sharmila, wedding with her family. n a clear indication of the were seen warmly welcoming Congress leader Ahmed Iclout enjoyed by MNS chief guests at the wedding. Patel, who is close to both Sonia Raj Thackeray in Maharashtra Maharashtra Governor Ch Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, politics, several prominent per- Vidyasagar Rao and chief min- apparently made it to the wed- sonalities from various walks of ister Devendra Fadnavis rep- ding on behalf of two Gandhis. life, including leaders of vari- resented the state government Legendary cricketer and ous political parties, film and at the wedding. Fadnavis’ wife Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar sports personalities and indus- Amruta accompanied the chief and his wife Anjali attracted trialists, attended the wedding minister at the wedding. quite a bit of attention at the of his son Amit with fashion Senior Congress leader wedding. Renowned singer designer Mitali Borude held at Sushil Kumar Shinde attended Asha Bhosale, with whom Raj $ $ ' ! ( a five-star hotel here on Sunday. the wedding with his family Thackeray enjoys an excellent *5$ !& P ( P At the held in the famous members. NCP chief Sharad rapport, made it to the wedding * % $ . family held after a gap of 28 Pawar, his daughter Supriya and blessed the couple. years, all the members of Sule, nephew and former Yesteryear actress Sulochana Deshmukh’s son Ritesh and his hood friends, were engaged on Thackeray family - including deputy chief minister Ajit was also spotted at the wedding. elder brother Amit Deshmukh December 11,2018, which hap- Shiv Sena president Uddhav Pawar and his family members Industrialist and philan- attended the wedding. pens to be the wedding anniver- Thackeray, his wife Rashmi, made it to the wedding. thropist Ratan Tata and actor Shivaji Historian Baba sary of Raj and Sharmila. Raj son Aditya, his estranged elder Union Minister and senior Aamir Khan were other attrac- Purandare, who enjoys good Thackeray’s daughter Urvashi brother Jaidev Thackeray and BJP leader Nitin Gadkari tions at the wedding. relations with the MNS chief, and to be daughter-in-law Mitali 6 * % ( * sister-in-law Smita Thackeray graced the wedding and blessed Bollywood actor and late also made it to the wedding. had launched their own fashion * % $ . made it to the power-packed the couple, while Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Amit and Mitali, both child- label, ‘The Rack’, a few years ago. %# ( #) *# #%) +,-+./0 9 ' - 5 2 * , " * to the needs of the people in the '#- southern districts of Tamil R ! Nadu, said the Prime Minister rime Minister Narendra in his brief speech after the lay- PModi on Sunday exhorted ing of the foundation stone. the electorate of Tamil Nadu to Modi also inaugurated on reject the forces of negativity Sunday the super speciality and not to be carried away by blocks built at the medical col- those who sow the seeds of sus- leges at Thanjavur, Tirunelveli * <.%, picion and doubts in the minds and Madurai under the of the people. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya rime Minister Narendra Addressing a rally of BJP Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) . PModi tore into the workers from ten Lok Sabha He also inaugurated 12 Opposition, especially the constituencies in Southern post office based passport Congress and the Communists, Tamil Nadu at Madurai on seva kendras across the region whom he described as bereft of Sunday, the Prime Minister as part of the Union any ideas or programmes for * 5 * * $ : , " paid rich tributes and homages Government’s plans to bring the progress of the country. - $ . to former Chief Minister late J governance to the doorsteps of “They have only one agen- Jayalalithaa with whom he had the people in the region. da and that is to abuse regards for the Country’s ing the country’s strategic pro- enjoyed a good rapport. Those The Prime Minister began Narendra Modi from the Constitution. They accuse the grammes. The Congress leaders who expected some hints from his speech by paying homages moment they wake up in the Armed Forces, Election who had to settle personal scores the Prime Minister about the to former Chief Minister late J morning till they go to bed in Commission, judiciary, CBI, between themselves used India’s possible alliance partners of the Jayalalithaa who was in the the night. Let them do so. Let Enforcement Directorate, CVC space programme for their BJP in the upcoming Lok * 5 * % % 5 / $ & forefront demanding the set- them abuse me, but they should and all other institutions. For personal interests. Sabha elections were in for dis- / * $ . ting up of an AIIMS like insti- not spread falsehoods on farm- them all these institutions are “A brilliant scientist like appointment as he chose not to tution in the State. ers, youth and the poor people wrong and they are the only Nambi Narayanan who played mention anything about the nected to Madurai with the ing Rameswaram with the hin- brought before the court of jus- “The AIIMS at Madurai is of the country,” said Modi while right people,” Modi said. a crucial role in India’s space election. Modi chose to limit high speed Train-18, designed terland. This will bring back the tice to stand trial,” said Modi. part of our vision of Ek Bharat addressing the Bharatiya Yuva The Prime Minister came programme was made a scape- his speech to the achievements and built at Perambur near old days when we had rail con- There were nearly 50,000 Sreshta Bharat vision. The insti- Marcha rally held at Thrissur in down heavily on the goat by the Congress and made by the NDA Government Chennai. Many countries have nectivity between Chennai and people who had gathered to lis- tution is expected to serve the Kerala on Sunday. Communists for their stance on Communist leaders. We, the during the last four and half shown keen interest in buying Dhanushkodi,” the Prime ten to the Prime Minister entire population of Tamil He lambasted the Congress Sabarimala Temple. “The NDA Government, helped him years and abstained from such trains from India. Tamil Minister added. despite the scorching sunlight. Nadu by making accessible to for lowering the prestige of Communist Government is to resuscitate his reputation by attacking any of his rivals. Nadu stands to benefit from the The only political point he “We are disappointed them world class health care at Indian Constitution and showing disrespect to honouring him with Padma He said Tamil Nadu has mass production of Train 18 as mentioned was about the Maha because the Prime Minister affordable rates. We have democracy. “Recently we saw a Sabarimala Temple. They are award,” said Modi. been benefited by the thousands of jobs would be Ghatbandhan (though he did did not give any hint about launched Ayushman Bharat Congress leader addressing a undermining and destroying The Prime Minister listed Swachchh Bharat scheme he generated as India gies ahead not name it or the main play- electoral alliances,” said one of scheme targeting 10 crore fam- press meet held at London to the culture and civilisation of the achievements made by the had launched in 2014. “We had with the project,” said the ers) which was on the anvil. the party leaders. ilies in whih each family would question the Electronic Voting Kerala which had stood the test NDA Government during the constructed nine crore toilets Prime Minister. “People who were looting the Earlier, the Prime Minister be provided 5 lakh per year to Machines and the Election of time for thousands of years. last four and half years. “You out of which 47 lakh were built He said a 25,100 crore county have come together to laid the foundation stone for a meet the expenses they incur Commission of India. The The Congress is also not elected me as the chowkidaar of in Tamil Nadu. Our mission is project is on the anvil to con- remove the security guard so state-of-the-art All India during hospitalisation of the questioned the ethos of Indian behind them in this endeav- the country because of my to have at least one medical col- nect the nation with the holy that the crimes committed by Institute of Medical Sciences family members. I have beent democracy. Is this how they our,” the PM added. promise that I’ll never allow lege in every three Lok Sabha city of Rameswaram and them would not come to light. (AIIMS) at Thoppur in the dis- old that 89,000 people have respect the democracy?” asked Pointing out that three anyone to loot the country. Let constituencies,” said Modi. Dhanushkodi, the land’s end by But so long as the security trict. The new AIIMS featuring been benefited because of this the Prime Minister. Ministers of Communist them keep on abusing me, but The Prime Minister had rail and road. guard is there, they won’t suc- a 750 bed super speciality hos- programme and 200 crore Modi pointed out that the Government had to quit on I’ll never fail you,” said Modi. He some good news for the people “The Government has ceed in their mission. All those pital , a medical college with has been reimbursed under Congress and the Communists charges of corruption in three also charged that the Congress in southern Tamil Nadu. sanctioned the proposal to who were part of the looting 100 MBBS seats and a nursing this scheme till date,” said the blame all institutions in the years, Modi said Communists leaders were still in the hangover “Chennai will be soon con- build new rail bridge connect- and corrupt practices would be college with 60 seats will cater Prime Minister. country. “They have zero and the Congress were subvert- of the internal emergency. / ! ; R $ 3 ' ! Q#&#& R ! 5 ; 6 ! 6 "/& 0( 7.<,/- Mathura: Priyanka Gandhi and Rae Bareli since 1998, the Mumbai: The Maharashtra was made party’s general sec- minister pointed out. Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) he Gorakhpur’s Congress retary because Congress pres- “Her induction in the party has arrested a man in connec- Tunit on Sunday raised a ident Rahul Gandhi “flopped” would not make any impact in tion with an alleged ISIS- demand for fielding Priyanka in politics, UP Power Minister the forthcoming Lok Sabha inspired group that wanted to Gandhi from here, depicting her Srikant Sharma said on Sunday. elections,” he said. carry out mass attacks at big as a modern “Jhansi ki Rani”. Cabinet Minister asserted Sharma said the elimina- events using poisonous chem- The district unit of the that induction of the party tion of Congress from SP-BSP icals, police said on Sunday. party raised the demand in two president’s sister would not be alliance is a testimony to the The arrest was made on posters that came up in the able to revive the Congress’ fact that the party is at the low- Saturday from Mumbra in January 21-22, an official said. stronghold of Uttar Pradesh electoral fortunes. est step in the state politics. neighbouring Thane district They were charged under Chief Minister Yogi “Had Rahul not flopped, “The way Prime Minister and a laptop, tablet computer, Indian Penal Code section Adityanath, who represented where was the need for bring- Narendra Modi is working for hard disk, pen drives, router, 120B (criminal conspiracy) Gorakhpur between 1998 and ing Priyanka?” Sharma asked in for poor, labourers, peasants mobile phones and diaries were and relevant provisions of the 2017 in the 12th, 13th, 14th and reply to a reporter’s question on etc., it would be difficult to pen- seized from his residence, an Unlawful Activities 15th Lok Sabha. Priyanka Gandhi’s possible etrate his fort,” said the minis- ATS official said. (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and In the first poster, the impact in the ensuing Lok ter. Sharma also sought to The ATS had earlier arrest- the Bombay Police Act. Congress party workers Sabha elections. Priyanka downplay the importance of ed eight people, and detained This group, during inter- demanded that Priyanka Gandhi is not a new face in the grand alliance among the anti- a minor, from Aurangabad and rogation, had named the Gandhi be made the Congress Congress, she has been can- BJP parties, terming it as a # % 7 / * @7/*A O< (P Thane after several teams car- accused who was arrested on candidate from Gorakhpur for vassing for the party in Amethi “caucus of corrupt”. PTI % $% P ( - $ . ried out searches through Saturday, he added. PTI the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. 6 ) ! % !5 &3 -
Gandhinagar: Men have a key “Women have to deal with and exhorted the law students inability of our society to grant role to play in the fight for gen- shocking gender wage gaps, to use their privilege to “try and a citizen an equal and humane der equality, Supreme Court forms of violence and harass- change injustices of society”. existence”. “The Constitution Judge DY Chandrachud on ments, forced adherence to “The same values which envisions an egalitarian society, Sunday said as he called for the feminine, impossible standards grant privilege to some rob oth- but it is you the citizens, and need to de-construct the of beauty, compounded by ers of their humanity. There is, particularly students of stereotype of gender roles. what I think might be the hence, an urgent need to younger generation who can Justice Chandrachud, who worst of all-- insensitivity to address this. make this Constitutional vision was part of the five-judge women’s rights and issues,” “And if you choose to a reality for the morrow,” bench that allowed women of Chandrachud said. remain a beneficiary and do Chandrachud said. all ages to enter the Sabarimala “The fight for gender nothing, you are complicit in Addressing the gathering, temple in Kerala, said violence equality cannot be fought by furthering a grave injustice,” he Justice Sikri called for the need and discrimination faced by women alone. Men have a key told the audience. to “uphold the law and females were compounded by role to play in demanding and The judge said instances of Constitution and save democ- people’s “insensitivity to supporting this societal shift by a child being denied basic edu- racy” at a time when its values women’s rights and issues”. being a part of conversation cation because of his parents’ were “at stake” the world over. He was addressing gradu- and of the movement,” he financial status, a person being He said judges have to ating students at the convoca- added. denied housing because of reli- perform “a vital role” at a time tion ceremony of the Gujarat Chandrachud called for The country is faced with gion, a woman not getting when the world is “undergoing National Law University here in the need to de-construct the “disturbing inequalities and access to public spaces because transformation of a different the presence of his colleague stereotypes of gender roles, an disparities in access to oppor- of her menstrual status, or a kind”, and when there is “back- from the Supreme Court, exercise that “must be practised tunities, including access to Dalit subjected to indignity sliding of democratic values”. % $ . Justice AK Sikri. every passing days”. eduction,” the SC judge said present “glaring examples of the PTI /?- / & ;5 3! . P ! Jammu: The BJP’s Jammu & Kashmir unit was always creating on Sunday advocated reservation for the hurdles in this direc- Ahmedabad: Crocodiles from added there was no specific target “As soon as the crocodile people living along the International Border tion,” he said in state- two ponds near the Statue of for the number of these reptiles comes out to eat the food kept in (IB) and accused the PDP of creating hur- ment here. Unity in Gujarat’s Narmada dis- that need to be captured. the cage, they get caught inside. dles during the coalition Government’s rule “In recent times, trict are being relocated for the “The area around the Statue of We have kept all the captured in fulfilling various promises made by the IB is seeing more fir- safety of tourists visiting the Unity near Kevadiya village is crocodiles in our rescue centre. saffron party to the public. ing and infiltration, Sardar Patel memorial, officials attracting huge number of tourists. They will be released in the main Thanking Governor Satya Pal Malik for and the residents of said on Sunday while dismissing Since there are crocodiles in these reservoir of the Sardar Sarovar providing quota to the Pahari community, these areas are required to be given bene- reports that the move is linked to ponds, there exists a threat to the Dam in the near future,” said BJP’s State chief spokesperson Sunil Sethi fits for living in such dangerous and risky seaplane service. tourists. We have begun the Idrish Topiya, Assistant said the administration would do justice to areas,” the BJP leader said. As many 20 cages have been process of relocating the reptiles Conservator of Forests. the people living in pitiable conditions along He said the nation cannot ignore the set up along the banks of the two elsewhere,” Sahu said. However, both Sahu and the IB by providing reservation to them in immense contributions of border residents ponds, officially known as Dyke “We have not set any specific Topiya denied reports that the line and on par with the residents of the Line who are part of first defence along with 3 and 4, to trap the crocodiles, an target of the number of crocodiles crocodiles were being removed of Actual Control. security forces and the country is indebted official informed. to be caught and relocated. Till from the dykes to make way for a “This will ensure upliftment of these to the high spirit and nationalism exhibit- These dykes are artificial now, we have shifted 12 crocodiles. proposed seaplane service to cater ignored masses,” he said. ed by them. water bodies created to stabilise They were caught from Dyke to SoU tourists. Sethi said his party had promised the Meanwhile, the National Panthers Party the water released from the Sardar 3 and Dyke 4, which are close to “I want to make it clear that residents of areas adjoining the IB that they activists led by chairman and former min- Sarovar Dam before it reaches the the Tent City. As per a rough esti- we have not made any plan yet to will be given justice by way of reservation ister Harsh Dev Singh Sunday staged a entry point of the main Narmada mate, there will be around 300 shift all the crocodiles of that area. in education and jobs as is available to the protest against the administration for “fail- canal, the official explained. crocodiles in that area,” she said. The seaplane service is not in the resident of Line of Actual Control. ing” to accord Scheduled Tribe (ST) status Aradhana Sahu, Conservator A field officer overseeing the picture yet. We have not received “The BJP is committed to fulfilling all and reservation in government jobs to the of Forests, (Vadodara Wildlife operation said 20 cages, with any intimation about it. We are promises made to the people. It was Kolis community along with Pahari speak- Circle) said that 12 crocodiles have meat and fish as bait, have been doing this just for the safety of the PDP in the alliance Government which ing people. PTI been caught so far, though she installed near the two ponds. tourists,” Sahu emphasised. PTI %# ( #) *# #%) +,-+./0 , : 7 &7 ! &$3 " 2 # / $3 " 3 )' .%2= )((%/ . ' < / / ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ) ! " " % & 0 $ ( + K & 0 ( O ( O 1 S 1 89%% %6" ( s India celebrated its Republic Day, ( / one’s mind goes to the Constitution and the wonderful promises it made. The most poet- 2 % . 1 3 ic of them all is liberty, equality . )4 $ $ * Aand fraternity, a vow taken from the central slogan of the French Revolution that began in 1789. The three words incidentally contain a , harmless contradiction; namely, that liberty )4$ $ ( and equality cannot go together. If a society " , ( 3 ($ wants to have equality, it has to willy-nilly curb liberty. If say, the income of all its citizens is $ . S desired to be equal or equable, inevitably, the 1 . S )4$S ( Government must place control on higher 3 . % O ! incomes. And, perhaps, also add subsidy to the lowest incomes. An extreme of this social O * 5 $ # )4$ desire was tried by the communist states led 3 S (( ( by the Soviet Union. S The contradiction between liberty and equality has best been illustrated by the Hindu , faith in karma. How can any society place control over good or better karma? And if a to be granted by the departing on the immediate post-Partition arrangements for a visit to 6789 :;;9 person’s karma is excellent, his bhagya or luck British rulers and conceded to by situation. The report was print- Mansarovar. To reduce or abol- is also likely to be commensurate. How can the Congress because the ed in an Oxford University ish the Haj subsidy would dam- % + 4 , ! the society or its Government curb it in order Muslim electorate in the 1945/46 Press published book entitled age the edifice of secularism that % ) ! )4$ to ensure equality among the citizens? If a general elections overwhelm- Stern Reckoning: A Survey of the Jawaharlal Nehru had so ( person with poor karma performance is ingly voted for Pakistan. To , Events Leading Up to and painstakingly built. %. < = " " ( expected to have poor luck, he could be sub- quote from Hamid Khan’s %.)#%.) Following the Partition of India. The following year, namely sidised or even fed and clothed for free. But authoritative book, Therein, the Justice wrote that an 2008, Justice Aftab Alam decid- ) )4$ $ what about the other facets of good luck Constitutional and Political .1 I-+8 ,6 exchange of population was an ed, in a petition filed by one Syed ) S ( rewards? Then there is also the risk of the History of Pakistan: “The results 6 ) integral part of Partition. After Intesar Mehdi, that the Haj sub- 4 . Government running out of money if too showed a decisive victory for the all, the vivisection of the coun- sidy should be progressively many of its citizens are unlucky, poor and idea of Pakistan. The League ++-6 # 8 try was necessary because as reduced and discontinued in the $ . . " need subsidies. won all Muslim seats in the , ,)#- 1, Jinnah said that Hindus and course of 10 years. The subsidy 3 / !** ( Article 15(1) states: “The state shall not Central Assembly and 446 out of Muslims could not co-exist in was not in conformity with the 3 discriminate against any citizen on grounds a total 495 Muslim seats in ) <'$ ,.* the same country. If they were tenets of Islam, the judgement only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth provincial Assemblies. In Bengal, able to co-exist, where would be said. Incidentally, the late Syed ) >? ) ! O or any of them.” This Article is commend- the Muslim League won 113 out %) )8 6.% 8 the need for the division? Shahabuddin, IFS and a former !( O able in insisting that there would be no dis- of a total 119 Muslim seats and /+% %.).+ Article 27 states, “Freedom MP, had told this writer twice % 3? ) crimination on any ground. In other words, was able to form a Government as to payment of taxes for pro- that this subsidy should be it means absolute equal treatment by the state. with Huseyn Shaheed . 7..# . motion of any particular reli- gradually withdrawn. So much .? Yet, Article 30 promises minorities the right Suhrawardy as Chief Minister. In <'J gion. No person shall be com- for the implementation of our !( )4$ to establish and administer educational the Punjab, the Muslim League )# 1 pelled to pay any taxes, the pro- secular Constitution. + % $ institutions. “(i) All minorities, whether captured 79 out of 86 Muslim ceeds of which are specifically In conclusion this writer based on religion or language, shall have the seats. In Sindh, a Muslim League / 6.)O6 <' appropriated in payment of would like to quote Acharya )4$ ( ( ( right to establish and administer education- Ministry was formed. Only in expenses for the promotion or Basu from his book, Introduction , ) ! al institutions of their choice.” This stands in the North-West Frontier 6 H% ++ ) ,6 maintenance of any particular to the Constitution of India, !** S / contradiction of Article 15. It gives this right Province did the League fall short 6 +6. religion or religious denomina- 2002, that makes a telling point: and freedom to the minorities, which are not of a majority by winning only 17 tion.” The writer petitioned the “The leaders of divided India 1 allowed to be members of the majority com- out of a total of 36 Muslim seats. +< +8 . Supreme Court in 2007, incorporated in their draft # munity, namely the Hindus. Minorities These elections proved conclu- %.'' )6- $ requesting that the Haj subsidy Constitution, certain safeguards (3 (/ comprise mainly Muslims. Christian schools sively that the Muslim League ,.* %) , be withdrawn as the for minorities, notwithstand- , ? " ( are in such demand that they normally face alone represented the Muslims Constitution declares that India ing the Partition, because they no problem, nor do the linguistic minorities of India.” 6.% 8 . 6 is a secular country. If, howev- refused to concede on the prin- S encounter any difficulties. Article 30 (1A) Partition was the single- er, the Government was not pre- ciple that the Muslims in India , % ( gives the minorities the privilege of being point manifesto of the Muslim 7. )' ) pared to do so, he should be constituted a separate nation. assured the allocation of land that is afford- League, which obtained nearly exempted from the payment of That India constituted one able by the proposed school or its society. unanimous support in the elec- %- ) Income Tax. The subsidy was nation, whose unity and integri- ) ( ( A more fundamental question arises out tions. The League’s proposal, .# . paid from the consolidated ty must be maintained, was S ) ! of this inequality. That was raised by Acharya repeated by MA Jinnah and )6- fund of India as the Income Tax proclaimed in the very Preamble Justice Dr Durga Das Basu, who rightly con- seven of his senior colleagues, was credited to the same fund. of the draft Constitution of tended that a minority, which deserves such was that there should be an I-+8 '.)7 Four years later, Justice divided India. The Muslims, 4 $ ) ( special privilege or protection, is one which exchange of population. Markandey Katju delivered a who did not go to Pakistan, did ,S became one (a minority) by circumstances Thereby, ideally, all Muslims %K )6J long judgement. Its gist was that so with their eyes open to this beyond its influence or control like a war should gather in Pakistan and all the Haj subsidy was like an Preamble and the safeguards for between two or more countries. In the case non-Muslims would emigrate to expenditure made by the minorities included in the of Muslims of the sub-continent, it is they who Hindustan. Justice Gopal Das Government as incidental to Constitution.” demanded a separate homeland, a Darul Islam Khosla, ICS, was commissioned maintaining law and order at (The writer is a well-known ( or a New Medina called Pakistan. And it had to survey the Punjab and report the Kumbh Mela or on making columnist and an author) / ! ! ! ! ! 6 " O $ @ * %" / < / 6 & & $ ( & & * # $ & $ & $ ( & /& ' @ $ & $ # 373%$ 5% & %#3%$ , @A":3$%3;53% #$ 3 :#3$'" 3 K ) K7 ' K6 ' * K# ( % ( % ! 6"% ) ( can attract crowds in her rallies but converting them into votes would be the greatest challenge + Sir — This refers to the editorial, for her political career. “Priyanka’s Gandhigiri” (January L/ O 7 M Bal Govind 25). The appointment of Priyanka CD 4EF$ / 7 O Noida , Gandhi as the general secretary of " "" # the Congress provides an addi- $ ( tional blow to the BJP, which " " $ already seems to be rather jittery. " @ 6@ / That so many BJP leaders, includ- 6@ / % Sir — This refers to the editori- - ing the Prime Minister, have com- $ / al, “Priyanka’s Gandhigiri” # mented on her entry proves this. NHO $ 6 (January 25). The re-entry of Tharcius S Fernando & " " Priyanka Gandhi Vadra into Chennai 7 $ 6 "& " $ ) active politics is a card well % O $ NO & % 0 played by the Congress. This . ( , "" & " " ' $ , " " leader will now be judged on the # D/ " @ & % & basis of her performance and not & " $ " just for her family’s legacy. Sir — This refers to the editorial, 1 ) ' 8 @ " $ Of course, she also carries the + ( “Priyanka’s Gandhigiri” (January - / & $ & %' $ 5 baggage of her husband, Robert , 25). So has the Congress eventu- $ 8 / Vadra, who is facing corruption ally realised that it takes more charges. Priyanka should know than what Rahul Gandhi boasts to that the goodwill enjoyed by the . revive itself in a State that is wide- quate enough to convince party charge of eastern Uttar Pradesh, party in Uttar Pradesh and her , ly believed to hold the key to stalwarts who believe that Rahul she is expected to play a bigger resemblance to former Prime Raisina Hill? Either way, her Gandhi is no match-winner. role in the 2019 general election. Minister Indira Gandhi may not appointment is an admission that Whether Rahul’s “front foot strat- Sir — This refers to the editori- But the Congress must not be enough to translate votes. the party stands virtually decimat- egy” and Priyanka’s entry actual- al, “Priyanka’s Gandhigiri” forget that the dynamics of Uttar Uttar Pradesh will decide not only / ( ed in Uttar Pradesh. It is so polit- ly revive the party’s prospects is a (January 25). 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S of equality, instead of using suppression and %,)7 <6, < a telephone call from Tsai Ing-wen and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) While saying that the use of mil- intimidation to get Taiwanese to submit; and it # also initially questioned the ‘One in the local elections of Taiwan itary power cannot be ruled out to + S JF:C;;; must be the Government or Government- China Policy.’ Trump signed into law encouraged Beijing because the bring Taiwan under the control of ( authorised agencies that should engage in the . *) the National Defence Authorisation Chinese leadership saw the DPP’s elec- China, the Chinese President com- + S negotiations. Any political consultation that is not 6 +6,)7 Act (NDAA) for the 2018-19, which toral loss as the rejection of the Tsai pletely overlooked the fact that today, authorised or monitored by the people cannot / 6 , mentions strengthening defence part- Government’s efforts to make Taiwan Taiwan enjoys strong ties, although O be called “democratic consultation.” This is %/+ .1 , nership between the US and Taiwan an independent country. At the same unofficial, with a number of countries, Taiwan’s position, a democratic one. /- +% .1 %,)$ as continuing US legal commitments. time, the victory of the KMT in the including all the other major powers # A S Of course, the tension between Taiwan and 6- 6 I- )+8 The NDAA also stated that the US elections was a welcome development, of the world. It is also a fact that coun- S B . # China is not new. In fact, the genesis of the con- %,) )# *) should invite Taiwan to participate in given its pro-China stand. In fact, tries across the globe have recognised R ( S flict between them goes back to 1949, when los- %+' # . military exercises and consider re- Chinese state-run media depicted Taiwan as a champion of democratic S ing the mainland China to the Mao-led / 6 ) ++ establishing port-of-call exchanges the election reversals as a vindication institutions. At the same time, it is also Communist Party of China, Chiang Kai-Shek .1 %,) between the navies of the two sides. of Xi’s measures to isolate Taiwan and a core interest of the US to see Taiwan > retreated to Taiwan, establishing Taipei as the cap- Trump signing the Taiwan Travel Act undercut its international standing. flourish as a promising democratic ital of the Republic of China Government. cleared the way for the visit of high- But the fact remains that the and independent country. Given the P+ O ( Subsequently, China and Taiwan claimed to rep- ranking officials to Taiwan. A new de defeat of the DPP in the local elections fact that the people of Taiwan are O resent all of China. facto US Embassy was inaugurated in must not be seen as an indication of aware of China’s dubious stand on ‘one JC KJ::D LQ . The ouster of Taiwan from the membership Taipei, among other things. In the change in the thinking of the peo- country, two systems’ in Hong Kong # B J:: of the United Nation General Assembly and its December 2018, the US President ple of Taiwan as far as the country’s and Tibet, Xi could not win over ? ( I Security Council as well as the US’ decision to signed into law the Asia Reassurance independence and sovereignty are Taiwanese with these tactics. . . 4-*# B B . O F; recognise China as a country, ending its diplo- Initiative Act, which reiterates concerned. The reality is that in a poll, Thus, it is imperative for the > R ( S matic ties with the Republic of China in 1979, American commitment “to counter 75 of the Taiwanese respondents saw Chinese leadership to recognise the M ) -* 3 S boosted China’s position against Taiwan. At the efforts to change status quo and support China and Taiwan as two different direction of the wind as far as the same time, the Chinese leadership focussed on peaceful resolution acceptable to both states. Viewing mainland China as a China-Taiwan issue is concerned. R S using the 1992 Consensus between representa- sides of the Taiwan Strait.” perverted form of Chinese culture, Any provocative statement will only R S P tives of the Chinese Communist Party and the In turn, while China has been Taiwanese also consider their culture make the people of Taiwan more Q Kuomintang (KMT) party of Taiwan as the extensively using its economic power and tradition as pure Chinese and feel resilient against China. At the same strongest tool to claim Taiwan as a part of China. to force several countries — Nigeria, proud of their democratic institutions, time, it is also the responsibility of the 3 ( S ( However, since President Tsai came to Panama and others — to de-recognise freedom of Press and other liberal val- global community to see that Taiwan R* BS B power in 2016, she made one thing very clear Taiwan as an independent country, it ues. They do not want to give up these must remain a strong democratic # ( that her Government does not recognise the also opened a new air route over the hard-earned markers. country. It is only through peace 1992 Consensus. At the same time, Tsai’s New narrow Taiwan Strait separating China To argue that the DPP’s loss in the talks that the two sides can end con- , Southbound policy to strengthen Taiwan’s ties and Taiwan and has been carrying out elections resulted from the Tsai flict, leading to strengthening peace, ( with Southeast Asian countries and build a military details in the vicinity. China Government’s assertive policy towards security and development in the S strong relationship with South Asian countries, put pressure on the International Civil China would be misplaced. In fact, a Taiwan strait and the region. including India, and other developments Aviation Organisation to not initiate number of domestic issues, including (The writer is Visiting Fellow, # S caused heartburn in the Chinese leadership. As Taiwan as a guest of the Icao Assembly her Government’s labour and pension National Chengchi University, Taipei, if these developments were not enough for in September 2016. Beijing wrote let- policy, Tsai’s poor leadership, lack of and Research Fellow, Maulana Azad China to initiate punitive actions against ters, asking dozens of international air- strong strategy, her Government’s Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata) 3 !! ! ) <%" #
others — are periodically steamrolled tries. According to the World Bank, income villagers have owned their land age in most city-centric areas is an dards for development. It can recognise by eviction agencies. urban population, as a proportion of for generations. Landlessness and the impediment towards creating afford- semi-formal titles of land as workable There is little more critical to a fam- the total population in 2015, stood at lack of secure property rights are able housing in urban areas where it is collateral for home improvement loans. ily’s quality of life than a healthy and 86 per cent in Brazil, 56 per cent in among those inequities that perpetu- most needed. Some suggestions from • The Government should also safe living space. However, this section China, 54 per cent in Indonesia, 79 per ate poverty, hold back economic devel- experts can serve as useful markers for endow slum dwellers with land rights of India’s poor lives in inhuman con- cent in Mexico, 82 per cent in South opment and generate social tensions. policy-makers while designing for residential use that are inheritable, =5" ditions and is often under the threat of Korea and 31 per cent in India. Demographic shifts, combined with Government programmes for housing. mortgageable and non-transferable. displacement, harassment and arrest. By the accepted definition of slum poor or non-existent land ownership • Governments should improve the Endowing them with mortgageable very day, countless families strug- Over the last decade, India has substan- (minimum 60 households), more than policies, have spawned huge slums legal and regulatory environment relat- titles can open the gates for improving gle to keep a decent roof over their tially expanded its net of welfare poli- 2,500 Indian cities have slums; overall, across the country. ed to housing and increase the supply health, education and employment. P Eheads. There are millions of low- cies, aimed at lifting millions from there are 33,500 slums and the total For most of India’s poor and the of affordable, legal shelter with tenure In response to the non-availabil- income families, who live in overcrowd- poverty. It seems that the time has come population stands at 65.5 million. vulnerable, secure property rights, security and access to basic amenities. ity of tangible collateral from low- F* ed, unsafe spatchcock dwellings, for making ‘right to shelter’ a reality. About 90 per cent of the residents have including land tenure, are a rare acces- • The Government must under- income households, as required by crammed between dusty paths and Priority for housing ought to be high- electric power and 56 per cent have sible luxury. Land tenure determines take physical upgradation of informal the formal financial sector, a new open sewers with virtually no sanita- er than education and health. access to water. These figures pose a who can use land, under what condi- settlements. Informal urban settle- stream of lending has emerged, tion, environmental risk factors and Challenges for India are daunting huge challenge for planners. Affordable tions and for how long. Tenure arrange- ments can be provided with infrastruc- called ‘housing micro-finance’. , '@ " L lack of even the barest infrastructure. and homelessness has become a pow- housing has assumed great importance ments may be based both on official ture by widening roads, creating play- Institutionalised micro-finance sys- & " $M These are usually socially homogenous erful monster. An estimated 65 million because it generates direct and indirect laws and policies, and on informal cus- grounds, laying sewage pipes and tems have come up with innovative encampments where unskilled poor people, or 13.6 million households, are employment in the medium-term and toms. There was a time when landless- installing water taps and toilets. These solutions. These draw on the best live among themselves, disconnected housed in urban slums, according to sustained consumption in the long- ness affected a smaller chunk of the services create a high-level of tenure practices in micro-finance but " " from others, making it harder for them the 2011 Census. It also showed that an term. A 2014 study by the National population. However, the number of security without a formal change of remain adapted to the classical hous- to access mainstream economy. additional 1.8 million people are home- Council of Applied Economic Research landless people has been rising. The legal status and encourage local ing finance paradigm. This has been " " The dwellers experience exclusion, less. Recent estimates by the Ministry indicated that every additional rupee ones without land joined the ranks of improvements which can transform highly successful wherever -$ 6 discrimination and lack of hope to of Rural Development and Ministry of of capital invested in the housing sec- the worst ones in extreme poverty and these slums into liveable habitats. Governments are offering long-term access adequate and affordable hous- Housing and Urban Affairs indicate a tor adds 1.54 to the GDP and every the task of poverty alleviation became • Making in situ improvements to tenancies and shared-ownership ing. They are under constant threat of housing shortage of nearly three crore 1 lakh invested in residential housing even more difficult. Considering the these settlements would allow slum res- housing in a supportive context. But being evicted without notice. A single units in rural areas and 1.2 crore units creates 2.69 new jobs in the economy. links between landlessness and pover- idents to remain connected to their own the sector is still in need of a more O eviction could destabilise multiple in urban areas. The grim aspect of the The lack of official land titles is a ty or the need to score better success- critical social and economic networks. sustainable business model to grow. "" blocks, not to account for the block to housing scenario is that the number of major impediment to the acquisition es against poverty, it is important to put • The Government should consid- (The writer is Member, NITI "& / which the family is begrudgingly relo- homeless is huge despite the fact that of housing finance. People do not have a hard brake on the process of becom- er converting under-utilised urban Aayog’s National Committee on $ cated. Most of their possessions — its composition of urban population is documentary proof of being owners of ing landless. Land is a very price-sen- land for affordable housing and eco- Financial Literacy and Inclusion for water containers and tents among much lower compared to other coun- the land on which they live. Many low- sitive commodity and its current short- nomic development with realistic stan- Women) %# ( #) *# #%) +,-+./0 * >
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n a bid to pre- ) * # +, Ivent big eco- nomic offenders inance Minister Piyush like Vijay Mallya FGoyal will meet the CEOs of and Nirav Modi public sector banks Monday to from fleeing the take a stock of the banking sec- country, the tor, and discuss ways to Government has improve their financial health, empowered PSU sources said. banks to request The meeting assumes sig- lookout circulars nificance as it comes just three (LOCs) against days ahead of the Budget 2019- wilful defaulters 20, the last from this govern- have seen decline in bad loans and fraudsters, ment before the general elec- by over Rs 23,000 crore from a officials said on tions expected to be held in peak of Rs 9.62 lakh crore in Sunday. April-May. March 2018 due to various ini- The Home The full-day meeting is tiatives taken by the government. Ministry has also likely to be attended by Reserve At the same time, PSBs authorised the Bank of India Governor have also made a record in Serious Fraud Shaktikanta Das, who is going recovery of Rs 60,726 crore in Investigation to announce his first monetary the first half of the current Office (SFIO), a statutory cor- official said. ment for the Government. policy review on February 7. financial year, which is more porate fraud investigation The SFIO and PSU banks Mallya left India on March Goyal, who was given addi- than double the amount recov- agency, to request LOCs if it can initiate the process if they 2, 2016 after defaulting on tional charge of the finance ered in the corresponding peri- ) * # +, This capital is required to As on March 31, 2017, the feels the suspect may escape suspect that the defaulter may loan amounting to 9,000 crore ministry last Wednesday as od last year. strengthen their financial three companies together had from India. leave the country to escape the he had taken for his now- Arun Jaitley is away to the US According to the latest he upcoming Budget may health. more than 200 insurance prod- The ministry issued two law, the official said. defunct Kingfisher Airlines. for a treatment, is his expect- finance ministry data, non- Thave provision for Rs 4,000- The profitability of many ucts with a total premium of Rs circulars recently, authorising Earlier, investigating agen- Jewellery designer Modi and ed to discuss a host of issues NPA accounts overdue by 31 to crore capital infusion for pub- general insurance companies, 41,461 crore and a market chairman-cum-managing cies would request LOCs in his uncle Choksi, managing including credit offtake and 90 days (Special Mention lic sector general insurance including that of state-owned share of around 35 per cent. directors or chief executive cognisable offences under the director of Gitanjali Gems Ltd, bad loan position of lenders. Accounts 1 & 2) of PSBs have companies to shore up their ones has been under pressure Their combined net worth officers of public sector banks IPC or other laws in case the fled the country in January 2018. Among the key issues, declined by 61 per cent over capital. owing to rising underwriting is Rs 9,243 crore, with total and the SFIO to request desig- accused evaded arrest or did They are accused of cheating the sources said, the meeting will five successive quarters - from The Budget 2019-20 is like- losses and higher claims. employee strength of around nated authorities to issue LOCs not appear before court despite state-run Punjab National Bank review progress of various Rs 2.25 lakh crore as of June ly to be presented on February It is to be noted that the 44,000 spread over 6,000 against any wilful defaulter or issuance of non-bailable war- to the tune of 13,000 crore. schemes of the government 2017 to Rs 0.87 lakh crore in 1. government, in Budget 2018- offices. fraudster if they think the per- rants and other coercive mea- The Government had last being implemented through the September 2018. According to sources, the 19, had proposed to merge In 2017, state-owned New son may flee the country. sures and there was a likelihood year brought the Fugitive government. It will also review In his first stint as finance Department of Financial National Insurance Company, India Assurance Company and The CMDs and CEOs of of the accused leaving the Economic Offenders Act, the credit flow to MSMEs, agri- minister for 100 days last year, Services sought Rs 4,000 crore Oriental Insurance Company General Insurance Corporation PSU banks can now ask the country to escape arrest. empowering the authorities to culture and retail sectors. Goyal was instrumental in set- in the Budget for fund infusion and United India Insurance of India were listed on bours- Home Ministry, Ministry of An LOC is valid for a year attach and confiscate the pro- Besides, sources said, the ting up a committee headed by in three insurance companies Company. es. External Affairs, Customs and unless its duration is specified. ceeds of crime and properties meeting will also review finan- non-executive chairman of — National Insurance Finance Minister Arun Initial estimates suggest Income Tax Departments, The government's fresh of economic offenders, like cial performance of the banks Punjab National Bank Sunil Company, Oriental Insurance Jaitley in the Budget speech had that the combined entity Directorate of Revenue move came after three high- bank fraudsters or loan default- for the nine months ended Mehta to examine whether Company and United India announced that the three com- formed by merging the three Intelligence, CBI, regional pass- profile escapes involving liquor ers who fled the country. December 2018. creation of an asset recon- Insurance Company. panies would be merged into a insurers will be the largest port officers and police to issue baron Vijay Mallya and dia- The law is aimed at quick- Non-performing assets struction company or asset Depending on the capital single insurance entity. The non-life insurance company an LOC to alert immigration mantaires Nirav Modi and ly recovering losses to the (NPAs) would also come up for management company to help that Budget provides, individ- process of merger is likely to be in India, valued at Rs 1.2-1.5 check posts to stop anyone Mehul Choksi rocked the exchequer or PSBs in cases of deliberation, they added. in faster resolution of stressed ual allocation would be made, completed during the current lakh crore. leaving India, a home ministry country, inviting embarrass- frauds. Public sector banks (PSBs) assets. sources added. fiscal. ! . 8 " : & !8 % " % C1+ %4 " ) * # +, ment as part of the services rights. $ % sector negotiations with The 25th round of nego- ) * # +, chemical in March 2014. ndia is pushing for a rev- China as Indian movies are tiations are scheduled in /)D Later, Aarti Industries filed Ienue-sharing agreement more popular there as com- mid-February in Indonesia. he Government has an application before DGAD with China under the pro- pared to other member The main issues that nion Commerce and Timposed an anti-dumping for review and continuation of posed mega trade deal RCEP countries of RCEP bloc,” the need resolution include num- UIndustry Minister Suresh duty on a chemical from China, the duty on the chemical. to ensure that domestic film official added. ber of goods on which Prabhu Sunday said new poli- used in photography and man- Following 'Sunset Review' producers get their rightful Though revenue-sharing import duties should be com- cies of the government will ufacturing of dyes, for five of an anti-dumping investiga- dues from revenue generat- agreement is a private con- pletely eliminated and norms ensure the doubling of exports, years to protect domestic pro- tion on the imports of MPDA, ed by showing Bollywood tract, a formal agreement to relax services trade among currently pegged at USD 321 ducers of the chemical inter- the DGTR recommended for movies in China, an official under RCEP would help the 16-member countries. billion, in a few years. mediate from cheap shipments. imposition of the levy for said. Indian film producers get a Under the services, India He was speaking at the The anti-dumping duty on another five years. Currently, Bollywood better deal in China. wants greater market access inauguration ceremony of a Meta Phenylenediamine MPDA is a chemical inter- ) * # +, filed status reports in relation movies make good money in “It is part of negotia- for its professionals in the new office and laboratory (MPDA) imported from China mediate used for manufactur- to the inquiry conducted by China but due to absence of tions. By this agreement, we proposed agreement. complex of the Export will be in the range USD ing dyes, engineering polymer n a major boost to the real them in relation to allegations any revenue-sharing agree- would be creating a frame- Trade experts have Inspection Agency at Margao 573.92-USD 1,015.44 a tonne, and in photography and med- Iestate sector, the Supreme made before the Supreme ment, domestic film pro- work. They (China) are warned that India should in south Goa. according to a notification of ical applications. Court today dismissed a peti- Court. The Supreme Court ducers often do not get the using our content and mak- negotiate the agreement “It is our endeavour to the Central Board of Indirect Under normal (room) con- tion filed by the Ex-CEO, after perusing the status due share from the huge ing huge money. So, they carefully, as it has trade increase India's exports from Taxes and Customs (CBIC). ditions, it is a colourless or Ramesh Sanka against the reports had come to the con- profits generated in the should pay the royalty for deficit with as many as 10 the current $321 billion to It is for the second time in white colour solid, which tends flagship company of IREO in clusion that this was not a fit neighbouring country from usage of the content,” the RCEP members, including almost double in a few years. a row that anti-dumping duty to turn red, purple (dark India, namely IREO Pvt. Ltd. case for grant of any relief and the movies, the official official said. China, South Korea and One of the principal potential has been imposed on the colour) in air, on storage. Ramesh Sanka had filed has dismissed the petition added. Foreign films in China Australia, among others. areas for export is fisheries, import of the chemical from Countries carry out the the petition in the nature of giving a clean chit to IREO. The Regional cannot be released without India wants to have a especially at a time when for China. The duty was to expire anti-dumping probe to deter- public interest litigation alleg- The Supreme Court while Comprehensive Economic the permission of the gov- balanced RECP trade agree- the first time, the country has in March 2019. mine whether the domestic ing financial irregularities in dismissing the petition Partnership (RCEP) is a ernment film agencies. ment as it would cover 40 per come out with an agricultur- The levy has been imposed industries have been hurt the affairs of IREO Pvt. Ltd observed that personal griev- mega free-trade agreement Aamir Khan-starrer cent of the global GDP and al policy,” Prabhu said. after the Directorate General of because of a surge in cheap and large scale diversion of ances cannot be allowed to be being negotiated by 16 coun- Dangal was a super-hit in over 42 per cent of the He said the policy focus- Trade Remedies (DGTR), imports. funds. Several homebuyers raised before the apex court tries, comprising 10-member China and raked in over Rs world's population. es on five key elements, name- under the Ministry of As a counter measure, they had also approached the apex and the same are not in the ASEAN group (Brunei, 1,100 crore. His other movies India already has a free- ly agriculture, horticulture, Commerce and Industry, made impose duties under the mul- court for raising their griev- nature of public interest liti- Cambodia, Indonesia, including PK, and Secret trade pact with the plantation, fisheries and meat. a recommendation for the tilateral regime of the World ances. gation. The Court while dis- Malaysia, Myanmar, Superstar were also hit in Association of South East “All these are going to be same. DGTR was earlier Trade Organization. The Supreme Court had missing the petition safe- Singapore, Thailand, the Chinese market. Asian Nations (ASEAN), exported. From the current known as the Directorate The duty is aimed at ensur- issued notice to the govern- guarded the rights of the cus- Philippines, Laos and The RCEP aims to cover Japan and South Korea. It is USD 30 billion, we want to General of Anti-dumping and ing fair trading practices and mental agencies to look into tomers by clarifying that they Vietnam), India, China, goods, services, investments, also negotiating a similar take it to USD 100 billion. Allied Duties (DGAD). creating a level-playing field for the allegations made by Mr. will be at liberty to pursue Japan, South Korea, economic and technical agreement with Australia Fisheries can create several On the recommendation of domestic producers with Sanka, claiming to be a their legal remedies before Australia, and New Zealand. cooperation, competition and New Zealand but has no lakh jobs in the country,” he DGAD, a definitive anti-dump- regard to foreign producers whistleblower. The agencies appropriate forum. “India wants this agree- and intellectual property such plans for China. added. ing duty was imposed on the and exporters. 1*' ( ! ! $' " & / / 2! 6 ! : 5 /: ! ! 2! DE = 00! ) * # +, %.' . about the schemes, subsi- dies and taxation in this ith a 8<$ 6% ) * # +, There is also a proposal to ince standardisation has meet, which was to initiate Wmis- completely waive premium for Sbeen notified, India can buyers and sellers, the min- sion to ) * # +, he cabinet on Monday is taking insurance policy for become one of the most com- ister said, “We are hoping to inspire Tlikely to approve a package food crops. The centre is also petitive economies in the field lessen the burden on our people to entral public sector enter- for farmers to boost their evaluating the scheme followed of technical textiles, Union units so that they become focus on Cprises (CPSEs) will imple- income and address distress in by the Telangana and Odisha minister Smriti Irani said competitive in terms of fitness and ment the 10 per cent reserva- the farm sector, sources said, governments wherein a fixed Sunday. price. We become best price live a tion quota for economically adding that the move will come amount is transferred directly Speaking after inaugurat- point.” healthy weaker sections (EWSs) in ahead of the general elections. into the bank account of farm- ing a three-day 'reverse buyers Tamil Nadu handlooms lifestyle, respect of all direct recruitment “The cabinet meeting is ers, the sources added. sellers meet' and Global Textile minister, O S Manian, Born2Run vacancies from February 1. scheduled tomorrow (Monday) Agriculture Minister Expo here, she told the foreign appealed to youngsters to hosted it's There were 339 CPSEs with and the agriculture ministry's Radha Mohan Singh had buyers from over 20 countries come forward to weaving first ever Born2Run Half fastest centenarian at a total investment of over Rs proposal on addressing income recently indicated that the gov- that India recently ensured and join the textile industry Marathon today at Jawahar American Masters Games in 13.73 lakh crore as on March 31, deficit syndrome of small and ernment would announce an that HSN codes were notified and showcase their talent Lal Nehru Stadium, New Vancouver in 2017 2018. They employed 10.88 marginal farmers is on the agen- agriculture package before the for over 207 textile items. and innovations to uplift Delhi. The marathon kick- The vision of Born2Run is lakh people, excluding casual da,” a highly placed source said. 2019-20 Budget, to be pre- In the area of cotton, India Amongst all the schemes the livelihood of weavers and started at 6 am tillabout 9 am to establish a sustainable, com- and contractual workers, in The agriculture ministry sented on February 1. has a surging potential partic- that has been enunciated and the sector as a whole. with the race categories of 5 munity focused pan-India 2017-18 compared to 11.55 has recommended several Experts said the govern- ularly in the field of medical presented to the textile indus- He also appealed to the km, 10 km, and 21.1 km.A running event, encouraging lakh in the previous fiscal. options to provide both short ment has less time to implement textiles; and because of stan- try, she said, most of the ben- Union textiles minister to take total of 5000runners partici- athletes and amateur runners An order regarding the and long term solutions to any new scheme. The measure dardisation, the country can efits have been accrued and steps to establish a powerloom pated inthe Born2Run Half to lead healthy lifestyles and implementation of the EWS address agrarian distress. has to be such that it can be become the most competitive established by Tamil Nadu. textiles market either in marathon. further improve their person- reservation has been issued by However, a final call will be implemented faster to reap the economies in the technical Irani also highlighted var- Somanur in Coimbatore dis- Sheila Dikshit, former al fitness through running.The the Department of Public taken in the cabinet meeting as political gains during the election. textiles, she said. ious schemes where Tamil trict or Palladam in Tirupur Chief Minister of New Delhi key highlights of the event Sector Enterprises (DPE). a huge cost is involved, the It may be noted that the The minister also appealed Nadu gained the most, which district. graced the occasion with her were its excellent route profile The DPE also asked the sources said. central government has taken to Tamil Nadu to unleash the include yarn bank scheme, State Municipal presence at the marathon. Also with ample hydration points, CPSEs to file a fortnightly One of the options pro- farmers' issues seriously after untapped potential so that the powertex, powerloom cluster, Administration Minister S P present were Maan Kaur Singh medical aid, ample parking report beginning from posed is waiving interest on the ruling BJP was defeated in state can be at the forefront. group insurance scheme under Velumani, Deputy Speaker of (Age:102) and Gurdev Singh facility, enough mobile toi- February 15 on vacancies filled crop loans for farmers who pay Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan She further said that the social security and also GST. Tamil Nadu Assembly Pollachi (Age :80), the mother-son duo. lets, planned transport facility by them under SC, ST, OBC, on time, costing an additional and Chhattisgarh in the recent technical textiles market is Stating that the visiting V Jayaraman and chairper- Mann Kaur has hit the head- and breakfast for the partici- EWS and unreserved cate- Rs 15,000 crore to the exche- state polls, where rural distress likely to touch USD 3 billion in foreign buyers may be won- sons of Texprocil, Pdexcil also lines by becoming world's pating individuals. gories. quer, the sources stated. was a key factor. another two-and-a-half years. dering why she was talking spoke on the occasion. %# ( #) *# #%) +,-+./0 .' >>
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A accepted John McCallum’s res- Catholic bishop, Benjamin de ignation on Friday night. & Jesus, was gunned down by McCallum made the media in the Toronto area ear- about how Canada had more in < " suspected militants outside the remark to the Toronto Star on lier in the week that the extra- common with China than the " " cathedral in 1997. Friday. That came a day after he dition of Meng to the United United States under Trump. O No one has immediately issued a statement saying he States “would not be a happy McCallum has strong per- $ . 6 claimed responsibility for the misspoke about the case earli- outcome.” sonal ties to China, and he < " latest attack. er in the week and regretted He suggested the case was pointed out to Chinese-lan- " It came nearly a week after saying Meng Wanzhou has a politically motivated and said guage media this week that his 6 minority Muslims in the pre- strong case against the US could make a trade deal wife is of Chinese ethnicity and 0 " dominantly Roman Catholic extradition. with China in which it would his three sons have Chinese nation endorsed a new The arrest of the daughter no longer seek her extradition, spouses. && $ autonomous region in the of the founder of Huawei and two Canadian detained in Guy Saint-Jacques, a for- southern Philippines in hopes Technologies Ltd. At China could then be released. mer Canadian ambassador to of endin nearly five decades of Vancouver’s airport Dec. 1 But on Thursday China, said he felt bad for * a separatist rebellion that has severely damaged relations McCallum walked back the McCallum but said it was the %35"@#"$3%%A % . % <8$*.5;* ( 6 ! left 1,50,000 people dead. between China and Canada. remarks and said he “mis- right thing to do. / $ % % $ ( Although most of the The US wants her extra- spoke.” “What is worse is this is Muslim areas approved the dited to face charges that she Trudeau had earlier dis- happening in the middle of the " D.+. C/,+//) 6F The initial explosion scat- ing to the church while vehicles autonomy deal, voters in Sulu committed fraud by misleading missed calls to fire McCallum, crisis when we need all-hands 6 @ tered the wooden pews inside transported the dead and province, where Jolo is located, banks about Huawei’s busi- but he clearly had enough after on deck,” Saint-Jacques said. & wo bombs minutes apart the main hall and blasted win- wounded to the town hospital. rejected it. The province is ness dealings in Iran “Last the envoy spoke off script He said the Chinese will $ Ttore through a Roman dow glass panels, and the sec- Some casualties were evacuat- home to a rival rebel faction night I asked for and accepted again. Trudeau and Foreign now know that McCallum was Catholic cathedral on a south- ond bomb hurled human ed by air to nearby Zamboanga that’s opposed to the deal as John McCallum’s resignation as Minister Chrystia Freeland not speaking for the Canadian * ern Philippine island where remains and debris across a city. well as smaller terrorist cells Canada’s Ambassador to have stressed that Canada’s government. F Muslim terrorists are active, town square fronting the “I have directed our troops that not part of any peace China,” Trudeau said in a state- government can’t interfere Roland Paris, a former for- %7%33% 1 0 " killing at least 20 people and Cathedral of Our Lady of to heighten their alert level, process. ment. politically in the case. eign policy adviser to Trudeau, 6 & wounding 111 others during a Mount Carmel, witnesses said. secure all places of worships Western Governments Trudeau said Jim Nickel, The leader of the opposi- said “Mr. McCallum’s remarks & && & Sunday Mass, officials said. Cellphone signal was cut and public places at once, and have welcomed the autonomy the deputy head of mission at tion Conservative Party, were continuing to cause con- " " Witnesses said the first off in the first hours after the initiate pro-active security mea- pact. They worry that small the Canadian Embassy in Andrew Scheer, said McCallum fusion about Canada’s position. @ & blast inside the Jolo cathedral attack. The witnesses who sures to thwart hostile plans,” numbers of Islamic State-linked Beijing, would represent his should have been fired days ago On a matter of this impor- $ in the provincial capital sent spoke to The Associated Press said Defense Secretary Delfin militants from the Middle East government in China. He because his remarks raised tance, the Canadian govern- churchgoers, some of them refused to give their names or Lorenzana in a statement. and Southeast Asia could forge thanked McCallum, a former concerns about the politiciza- ment has to speak with a sin- 1 * wounded, to stampede out of were busy at the scene of the “We will pursue to the an alliance with Filipino insur- minister in Trudeau’s Cabinet, tion of the Meng case. gle, clear voice.” Robert , the main door. blasts. ends of the earth the ruthless gents and turn the south into for his 20 years of public ser- Scheer said McCallum Bothwell, a professor at the 7& 6 +O ."" Army troops and police Police said at least 20 peo- perpetrators behind this das- a breeding ground for extrem- vice. caused damage to Canada’s University of Toronto, said it is ' @" posted outside were rushing in ple died and 111 were wound- tardly crime until every killer ists. China detained two reputation by delivering dif- not an ambassador’s job to / ' when the second bomb went ed, correcting an earlier toll due is brought to justice and put “This bomb attack was Canadians shortly after Meng’s ferent messages through dif- speak out of turn. * O off about one minute later near to double counting. The fatal- behind bars. The law will give done in a place of peace and arrest in an apparent attempt to ferent media on different days. “Of course, McCallum can " "& the main entrance, causing ities included 15 civilians and them no mercy,” the office of worship, and it comes at a time pressure Canada to release her. McCallum’s remarks sur- obviously take refuge in argu- 0 "" more deaths and injuries. five troops. President Rodrigo Duterte said when we are preparing for A Chinese court also sen- prised many and fueled spec- ing that what he said was large- / " The military was checking Among the wounded were in Manila. another stage of the peace tenced a Canadian to death in ulation that Canada might be ly true, but he can’t escape the % a report that the second explo- 17 troops, two police, two It said that “the enemies of process in Mindanao,” said a sudden retrial of a drug case, trying to send a signal to China fact that it wasn’t his job to say $ sive device may have been coast guard and 90 civilians. the state boldly challenged the Gov. Mujiv Hataman of the overturning a 15-year prison to reduce tensions. it. It does underline the hazards , attached to a parked Troops in armoured carriers Government’s capability to Autonomous Region in term handed down earlier. 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One Tuesday night, in a Nhow President Donald enezuela defused a poten- negotiating with US officials and support Guaido. srael’s Prime Minister February holiday may be series of votes on parliamentary Trump frames his decision to Vtial showdown with the about setting up a “US interests “Now is the time for every Iwarned the head of Lebanon’s scrapped as the government ritish MPs seeking to pres- amendments, they will set out temporarily reopen the gov- United States, suspending a office” in Venezuela and a sim- other national to pick a side,” Hezbollah of his army’s “lethal” races to pass its Brexit legisla- Bsure Prime Minister what they want her to do next. ernment while still pursuing a demand that US Diplomats ilar Venezuelan office in the Pompeo said. “No more delays, power on Sunday, in reaction tion before Britain leaves the Theresa May this week to rene- Some MPs want to delay border wall deal. leave the country as United States. no more games. Either you to Hassan Nasrallah cautioning EU on March 29, Downing gotiate her Brexit deal should Brexit or adopt a whole new Some of his conservative Washington called on the The US and Cuba had a stand with the forces of free- the Jewish state against further Street said Sunday. heed EU warnings that it will strategy, but others are backers have a different take: world to “pick a side” in the similar arrangement for dom, or you’re in league with strikes in Syria. Prime Minister Theresa not succeed, Ireland’s foreign demanding changes to May’s “pathetic” and “wimp.” South American nation’s fast- decades before the Obama Maduro and his mayhem.” “The lethal striking force of May’s government is looking at minister warned on Sunday. deal that they suggest could Other Trump supporters moving crisis. administration restored diplo- Russian Ambassador the IDF (Israeli army) stands making the House of Simon Coveney said allow them to support it. seem willing to give Trump the Socialist President Nicolas matic relations with the com- Vassily Nebenzia charged that facing Hezbollah,” Israel’s pre- Commons sit on more Fridays attempts by Brexit supporters These focus on the back- benefit of the doubt, yet they Maduro broke relations with munist-run island. the Trump administration is mier Benjamin Netanyahu said — which it does not normally to remove or set a time-limit on stop, an arrangement intended insist that any ultimate gov- the United States on The State Department did trying “to engineer a coup” at the start of a cabinet meet- do — and extend debating a controversial “backstop” to keep open the border ernment funding deal the pres- Wednesday after the Trump not confirm the Venezuelan against Maduro. He said ing. In an interview with Beirut time well into the evening on clause on the Irish border between the UK and Ireland by ident signs must include money administration and many other Government’s account, reiter- Venezuela doesn’t threaten based al-Mayadeen television some days. It is also “reviewing” would never be accepted by temporarily tying London to for a wall. nations in the region recog- ating only that its priority international peace and secu- on Saturday, Hezbollah chief the week-long February recess, Brussels. the EU’s trade rules. Trump defended himself nized opposition leader Juan remains the safety of its per- rity, and he accused “extremist Hassan Nasrallah had warned a Downing Street spokes- “Listen to what people are May has already spent Saturday from the conservative Guaido as Venezuela’s interim sonnel and that it has no plans opponents” of Maduro’s gov- Netanyahu that Syria and woman said. There are still saying in Europe,” he told BBC months trying to amend the backlash to his decision to end president, a move that Maduro to close the embassy. ernment of choosing “maxi- Hezbollah could “at any eight laws the government television, saying May’s Brexit backstop with no success, but the 35-day-old partial govern- called a coup attempt. “That is true diplomacy,” mum confrontation,” including moment” decide to “deal with wants to pass to prepare the deal was “a balanced package has promised to return to ment shutdown the longest in Maduro gave US diplo- Maduro said after reading out the artificial creation of a par- ... Israeli aggression.” statute books for Brexit, cov- that isn’t going to change”. Brussels if that is what her MPs US history without money for mats three days to leave the the statement on national tele- allel government. “Don’t make an error of ering areas of trade, fisheries “The European Parliament want. Health Secretary Matt his promised border wall. country, but the Trump admin- vision. Earlier in the day, crit- Nebenzia urged Pompeo to judgement and don’t lead the and agriculture, immigration, will not ratify a withdrawal Hancock denied Coveney’s He said if he didn’t get a fair istration said it wouldn’t obey, ics and supporters of Maduro’s say whether the US Will use region towards war or a major the environment and health- agreement that doesn’t have a comments meant she could deal from Congress, the gov- arguing that Maduro is no government faced off at the UN military force. clash,” Nasrallah said, stating care. These includes any bill backstop in it, it’s as simple as not succeed, telling the same ernment would shut down longer Venezuela’s legitimate Security Council, reflecting Pompeo later told reporters that Hezbollah possessed needed to implement a divorce that,” he added. BBC programme that he was again on February 15 or he president. That set the stage for the world’s deep divisions over who asked for a response, “I am “high-precision missiles” capa- deal with the EU, which MPs He was speaking ahead of taking a “negotiating position”. would use his executive author- a showdown at the hilltop US Venezuela, which is mired in not going to speculate or ble of hitting anywhere in have yet to agree to. another showdown between He said Dublin did not ity to address what he has Embassy compound Saturday political confrontation as well hypothesise on what the US Israel. “We remain committed to May and the House of want Britain to leave the EU termed “the humanitarian and night, when the deadline was to as an economic collapse that Will do next.” Israel’s army has since 2013 ensuring all necessary legisla- Commons over Britain’s with- without a deal, which is the security crisis” on the southern expire. has caused millions to flee the Pompeo was accompanied claimed hundreds of attacks on tion is in place for exit day on drawal from the EU, which is default position if MPs cannot US border. After he announced But as the sun set on country. to New York by Elliott Abrams, what it says are Iranian military March 29, 2019, and it is impor- scheduled for March 29. reach agreement. his decision, a New York news- Venezuela’s capital, the Foreign During the debate, which who was named a day earlier as targets and arms deliveries to tant to stress we are confident MPs this month rejected The European paper headline dubbed him Ministry issued a statement was requested by the US, the US Special representative Tehran-backed Hezbollah. of meeting that commitment,” the divorce agreement she Commission this week con- “CAVE MAN.” saying Maduro’s government Secretary of State Mike for Venezuela. the spokeswoman said. AFP struck with the bloc last year. ceded that without a deal. ?" 3 ) + " " ! 2@ 6) / 6 -7 < -+ push to get the insurgents to for peace negotiations with they might loosen their hard- “not true”. Khalilzad has said he agree to peace talks. The latest the government in Kabul to line stance after a US exit. is returning to Kabul for con- ! anks and air defence mis- ore than 17 years after the session ended in Qatar on end the Afghan conflict. Nothing yet. But it is sultations, and is likely hold a Tsile systems rolled through MUS invasion of Saturday after six straight days Doing so could require believed the US and Taliban range of meetings with the -'#),. C K+F Firefighters said they the heart of Saint Petersburg on Afghanistan, Washington and of negotiations -- the longest some movement on long- have come closer to an agree- Afghan government. immediately began evacuat- Sunday as the city formerly the Taliban appear closer than consecutive sit-down between standing demands from both ment than ever before. For now, The Taliban have said they n alarm warning of an ing communities near the dam. known as Leningrad marked ever to some sort of agreement the two sides to date. sides. For the Taliban, that the two sides have agreed to are planning to “share details of Aimminent mining dam “Attention, general area the 75th anniversary of the end that could bring the insur- Saudi Arabia, the United includes a timetable for the keep talking. US special envoy the meetings and receive guid- rupture went up early on evacuation!” blared a warning of a World War II siege that gents to the table for peace Arab Emirates and Pakistan - withdrawal of foreign forces in Zalmay Khalilzad, who is head- ance” from their leaders before Sunday in Brumadinho, the through loudspeakers in claimed more than 8,00,000 talks. However with the with- - the only countries to recog- Afghanistan, while the US is ing the initiative for moving forward, and vowed to same Brazilian community Brumadinho, population lives. drawal of US troops seen as nise the Taliban regime of the seeking promises that Washington, appeared upbeat, resume “similar future meet- where a dam collapsed killing 39,000. The parade in Russia’s sec- part of the deal, fears are rising late 1990s -- have also all par- Afghanistan will not be used saying late Saturday that the ings”. 34 with hundreds more feared “Find the highest point in ond city was the first time war- about what an American exit ticipated in the talks, but the again as a base for militants to talks were “more productive More talks are expected dead, firefighters and the min- the city,” the warning said. era and modern heavy weapon- could mean for Afghanistan, Afghan government has com- launch attacks on foreign coun- than they have been in the past. soon, but neither side has given ing company said. Vale’s CEO Fabio ry, including the famed T-34 with security forces taking plained of being cut out of tries. We made significant progress any clarity on when, or when An alarm warning of dan- Schvartsman and Minas Gerais battle tank and multiple-launch staggering losses, the govern- them. Other issues include a on vital issues”. a deal might be announced. gerously high water levels at a Governor Romeu Zema earli- rocket systems, have trundled ment facing election upheaval, The militants are negotiat- potential ceasefire, a prisoners But he added: “Nothing is Even if one is reached in dam that is part of the Corrego er warned that the death toll past the Hermitage Museum to and civilians paying a dispro- ing from a position of strength: exchange, and ways to bring the agreed until everything is the near future, it will only be do Feijao mining complex in from the Friday rupture could mark the end of the siege of portionate price after nearly they have the upper hand on Taliban into the political main- agreed, and ‘everything’ must the beginning of a peace southeastern Brazil went off at rise. Leningrad, sparking contro- two decades of bloodshed. the battlefield, and US stream without undermining include an intra-Afghan dia- process. A withdrawal would 5:30 am (0730 GMT), a state- “From now, the odds are versy with some survivors crit- Here is a rundown of the President Donald Trump’s the legitimacy of the elected logue and comprehensive need to be managed carefully ment by the mining company minimal (to find more people icising “militarism”. status of the talks and what can reported eagerness to start government in Kabul. The ceasefire.” to prevent the collapse of Vale said. A dam at the same alive) and it is most likely we President Vladimir Putin, be expected in the future. withdrawing troops from Taliban is widely believed to The Taliban also cited Afghan security forces, and mining site burst Friday, spew- will recover only bodies,” Zema a native of Saint Petersburg, The US and Taliban repre- Afghanistan is weighing heavy want a return to power in progress, though spokesman any negotiations between the ing millions of tons of treach- told reporters late Friday. skipped the show of force in the sentatives have held several on the discussions. Afghanistan and to reimpose Zabihullah Mujahid said Taliban and the Kabul govern- erous sludge and engulfing In Rio, Schvartsman spoke snow-covered Palace Square, rounds of negotiations in recent Ostensibly to find a way to sharia law, although there is reports of an 18-month with- ment could take months, if not buildings, vehicles and roads. of a “human tragedy.” although his itinerary includ- months, part of a diplomatic bring the Taliban to the table some uncertainty over whether drawal plan and a ceasefire are years. >( %# ( #) *# #%) +,-+./0
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spot where perhaps every suc- authors, including the recipients a very important movie for the next cessful author wants to be pub- .*) + 6 JLF also provide a platform for of major literary awards and generation to know about such an Recognising the colossal contribu- *, ,) lished. authors like him to find new those who are a sensation in important character,” he said about tion of Northeast’s multi-faceted ) ) B " ' P Former British politician .H1.# readers. “I think there is a great themselves like Archer, have the film. cultural icon Bhupen Hazarika, he * ). and bestselling novelist Jeffrey #%.)8 potential, he said. gathered here to participate in Teaching music to underpriv- was picked posthumously to be ) ' ' Archer, for instance, finds more )).-)% # Pulitzer Prize winning the JLF. ileged children also keeps him conferred the Bharat Ratna, while readers in India than anywhere ()* * author Andrew Sean Greer, who In addition, Oxford busy. “Life is good,” he concluded. late Bollywood actor Kader Khan B " )' - else in the world. In pure statis- is on a marathon book tour of Dictionary announced that Nari has been named for the Padma Shri )) tical terms, his books also sell 6 , ,)# India, attending lit fests in Shakti as its Hindi Word of the , . !1 # 7 honour by the government. , ,) more in India than anywhere *.# .1 , 8 Chennai and Kolkata before Year for 2018 at the festival. #! 9/#9#0 “The songs and music of " ' * else. 45 $ coming to Jaipur, said that he is “The Hindi Word of the Bhupen Hazarika are admired by * 'BP What message does it send excited about the new readers Year is a word or expression that people across generations. From to award-winning or bestselling ,6 % # his book “Less” is finding in has attracted a great deal of atten- them radiates the message of jus- L ),' authors from other countries? 7 # + .1 India. tion and reflects the ethos, mood tice, harmony and brotherhood. He That the market is ripe for har- ).) )# “In the United States, we or preoccupations of the past popularised India’s musical tradi- * vest. don’t have a culture of reading year,” a spokesperson from the tions globally. Happy that the “I think there is a lot of 1+ %6 ,.6 many books from outside. We Oxford Dictionary said. Bharat Ratna has been conferred on I potential here; I know some '..# )# do not import much whereas I Derived from Sanskrit, Nari Bhupen da,” t w e e t e d Pr i m e , great writers from India, they / .%%-/.)6 find it to be very different here,” means ‘woman’ and Shakti Minister Narendra Modi. " write from their heart. I also .1 , /6 8 Greer said. means ‘power.’ “Today the term With a magnificent oeuvre as think it is a great place to pub- He said winning an award is used to symbolise women a poet, music composer, singer, lish and I can only see more and like the Pulitzer does contribute taking charge of their own lives,” Actor Manoj Bajpayee is feeling actor, journalist, author and film- & " more authors coming here,” to international recognition, but the statement added. “ecstatic” as his work has been maker, Hazarika continues to be Australian author Markus Zusak maintained that it is ultimately The Hindi Word of the Year recognised by the “highest office.” regarded as a cultural philosopher. of The Book Thief fame said on up to the readers, and the read- was chosen by the Oxford He says getting a Padma Shri is an The other posthumous award $ the sidelines of the festival. ing culture at large. Dictionaries team in India with honour for “your journey and in this year’s list is for Kader Khan, 6 L Scottish novelist, playwright “When I come to festivals the help of an advisory panel of conviction.” who died in December last year and short story writer Irvine like this in India, the one thing language experts including “It’s a huge honour for any pro- after prolonged illness in Canada. $ Welsh echoed similar senti- that surprises me most is people Ashok Kumar Sharma, Kritika fessional because it’s not an honour He has been recognised for his ments, stating that people in here read and come. I am say- Agrawal and Namita Gokhale for just one particular film or per- immense contribution to the world $ India are reading “a lot of books.” ing this because people have among others. formance. It’s an honour for your of films as a writer and actor par & $ He said that festivals like the asked me questions about my L.(5$ journey, for your conviction and excellence. He was 81. L.(5$ & " $ $M ) " "6"P % 2%# " $ A ? ) ! 2 ! ) ! " "
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This worry is not baseless as too much use of digital devices has been proven to negatively impact the physical as well as mental health of children. In fact, the National Health Service (NHS) of UK recently reported that 11 to 19-year-olds e all wish to live in a peaceful and harmonious with mental disorders are more net providing a wealth of enhance the process of teach- *, ) ) artificial intelligence and cyber- made completely aware about the society. However, one in which every individ- likely to be regular social media knowledge to young ones, dig- ing. Leading schools in India security. Since these skills are repercussions of excessive digi- Wual or group is self-centred — is not a soci- users. Further, it is common ital media can be used as a are now offering technology- /. #)7 much better grasped through tal media usage. They must also ety in the true sense of the word, for it lacks endur- knowledge that too much dig- smart tool to bolster knowledge aided learning, which includes practical and not just theoret- create a safe space wherein chil- ing unity of minds or commonality of abiding inter- ital exposure cuts down the and increase exposure to a interactive white-boards, robot- * +, .1 1%6 ical teaching methods, it is of dren can freely talk about their ests of its people. Thus, it falls short of an important time spent on healthy outdoor massive amount of useful infor- ic learning systems, online . 8.-)7 .) 6 utmost importance to intro- experience with digital media. cohesive force or uniting factor that should give to it play. This leads to problems mation. Furthermore, expo- learning platforms, e-books duce digital technology from By having conversations and solidarity and integrity. Even if the groups constitut- such as laziness, obesity and sure to media can polish the and much more. The younger #7+ ' # %) children from an early age. building confidence in children, ing it, have some common set of customs and social even depression. Moreover, too reading, writing and critical generation is much more com- -6 # 6 parents can make sure that dig- norms, these groups or individuals often break these much digital media eventually thinking skills of children. It fortable reading and learning Interaction not isolation, learn- ital media is used as a means of when their self-interests clash with those of others. has an impact of the eyes. The can teach them how to form digital text than printed text, 6' ..+ . ing not addiction interaction and not isolation. Such a society is, at best, a loosely-knit network of com- negative impact, therefore, is opinions and then express these which is why schools are .+6 Technology is all around us and That the wealth of knowledge munities, classes, institutions or nations, each one of significant. However, the situ- opinions confidently among employing digital media, our children are going to be on the internet only leads to which thrives by manipulating the others for its own ation does not need to become their peers. accepting it as a friend and not <).*+ #7 )# influenced by it, one way or learning and not addiction. growth. And, a logical consequence of this is that, when this dire or worrisome. a foe. )% 6 another. The key is for parents With healthy regulation in a situation arises for a group to choose between what The Center for Technology in the classroom: Moreover, as the job land- and educators to encourage place, parenting in the digital is of benefit to all and what is of greater well-being to Communication and Enhancing education in the scape is pervaded by technol- H/.6- . healthy internet and digital age can be much more efficient that group, it opts for the latter, thus unleashing the Development Studies recently digital age ogy, jobs across all industries media practices. Parents must and much less daunting. With forces of disruption, conflict and split. found that 25 per cent of all As the advantages of exposing are becoming tech-centric to a '66 '.-) regulate screen time for children family movie nights, multi- In such a weak-kneed society, pressures exerted by Indian children have access to children to digital media certain degree. In such a sce- .1 -6 1-+ and place some degree of player online gaming and many each ego-centric cultural, religious, ethnic, caste or smartphones and 18 per cent become apparent, schools have nario, it is essential for students parental controls on the content other ways to bond as a family, political group would naturally create social, political use smartphones solely as edu- started equipping themselves to be aware of leading technolo- )1.'.) that children have access to. it can in fact make parenting and economic tensions. These would further affect law cational tools. With the inter- with digital devices that gies such as data analytics, Furthermore, children should be much more fun. and order as well as stability. It would be a set-back to united efforts to attain set goals. Thus, these would work as obstacles and cause stagnation, disturbance, aising a child independently even overwhelmed. The absence of such per- deadlock and at times, even destruction. The individ- if one has support from the fam- son abruptly or unwillingly creates a lot uals and groups, in such a society, may, in common Rily is a challenge that requires a lot & ) of trouble. You can ask friends and fam- parlance, be known as civilised and they may, in their of mental toughness and positive atti- ily members for help or could join a sin- daily life, show manners and etiquette but, obsessed tude towards life. Few of the biggest gle-parent support group, or, if finances by their narrow interests, they can go to any length and roadblocks are financial strangulation, " & allow, hire a trusted sitter to help out adopt any means to achieve their coveted goals even loneliness, unwanted questions from the with the kids or someone to assist with though these are detrimental to other sections of soci- so-called society and emotional stress. 0 < 6,' housework. ety or humankind as a whole. The situation is just like a coin which For example, a self-centred individual, who has has two disparate faces — one, the par- STRESS MANAGEMENT high influence in power circles, may get a piece of ent feels quite confident while raising Come out of your comfort zone. We prime land or a flat allotted to him by manipulating their child on their own, making choic- have a tendency of not meeting people, or using political pressure even though more than a es and living a life on his/her own terms. crying in loneliness and pretending to hundred persons, equally entitled, may have been wait- Whereas the other side brings excruci- be happy in front of others. Just be your- ing ahead of him in the queue, for years. Similarly, a ating pain of loneliness, dejection, anx- self, no need to punish yourself for self-centred community may demand certain advan- iety and uncertainty. something which was beyond your con- tages or benefits from some political party or a pow- There are different reasons why a trol. Look at things the way they are. Do erful politician, promising, in turn, voting en bloc for person becomes a single-parent. They not procrastinate or blow-up things out that party or politician and paying no heed to the fact may choose this lifestyle. The challenges of proportion as it doesn’t lead anyone that these demands are unreasonable and may cause faced by him/her vary according to their anywhere. Life is like a big hard disk communal disharmony. Thus, the fact that a person circumstances. Here are few good prac- which captures every single event that or a community is civilised, according to common tices which can be helpful if you are a happens in our lives. The only way to usage of the word, is no guarantee for stability and single-parent. move on in life is to create more pleas- progress if the people are not prepared to make even ant events rather than focusing on for- a little sacrifice for the common good of all, in which BE FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT getting pre-recorded ones. their own well-being also is assured. So, the mantra This is one topic which appears in for peace, progress and prosperity of all is to tune our almost every relationship with or with- MANAGING QUESTIONS ASKED mind to the wisdom, summed up in the famous out a spouse. It’s better to have your own TO THE CHILD Sanskrit slogan: “Sarvay bhavantu suhkina, sarvay santu source of income irrespective of your Sometimes, we can’t choose people niramaya...” which means “Let all be happy and pros- family background, alimony or any- around us, but we can certainly choose perous and let all be healthy”. Unless and until this thing else. Being financially independent whom to associate with and to avoid. forms the basis of our politics, economics and busi- gives you and your child the freedom People who can’t break you will try to ness or industrial management, conflict, confrontation, to live life your way. Nowadays, there are influence your child negatively by ask- tension and turmoil will always remain. But the ques- lots of options as a career to choose like ing uncomfortable questions. The best tion is how can we cultivate this attitude? For this, the being a blogger, teacher, freelance from way to handle this is to tell the truth to second mantra is “Vasudhaiv kutumbakam” which home and what not. your child. Questions will come up means that the whole world is our family. about the changes in your family, or Without working in accordance with this ancient DEALING WITH EMOTIONAL about the absence of one parent. Answer spiritual wisdom, neither can we have principled pol- STRESS your child’s questions in an open, hon- itics nor can we have value-based economics and nei- All human beings need support — est and age-appropriate way. Make ther can we have peace or make progress which would whether it’s someone to watch the kids sure that your child gets the help and give us real happiness. In short, without following these while you run out to do errands or sim- support he/she needs to deal with dif- two precepts or mantras we cannot have a value-based ply someone to talk to when you feel ficult emotions. society.
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he Pakistan Cricket Board T(PCB) on Sunday expressed disappointment at the ICC's deci- sion to suspend its captain Sarfaraz ,9 % * Ahmed for four matches for his racist comments on a South African player during an ODI match in Durban. % 3 43 England's indecisiveness, he added the The PCB said that it thought wickets of England skipper Joe Root, the matter to have been resolved 3 Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali, the off- amicably after Sarfaraz apologised spinning all-rounder suffering the to Proteas all-rounder Andile indignity of a "pair" in the afternoon Phehlukwayo. 54 56.7,3 to end the tourists' hopes of taking the Sarfaraz was on Sunday sus- match into a fifth day. pended for four matches by the ! Fast bowler Shannon Gabriel, International Cricket Council for who would have had the wicket of his racist comments against Andile 4 P 4 Root but was called for a no-ball when Phehlukwayo during the second the batsman gloved a sharp lifter to one-dayer on January 22. 3 9 55 ; 3 Holder in the slips, made amends by After the ICC announced its dismissing Jonny Bairstow to a leg- decision, the PCB issued a state- Mohammad Rizwan has been 3 side catch by Hope. ment expressing surprise at the ban included in the T20I side. Another pacer, Alzarri Joseph, imposed of Sarfaraz. A PCB source said that the #7 .*) had taken the first wicket of the day "The PCB notes the ICC deci- Board was unaware that Sarfaraz when he broke an opening partner- sion on Sarfaraz Ahmed with its would be suspended for four oston Chase proved the unlike- ship of 85 by having Keaton Jennings utmost disappointment. PCB had matches when it named him on ly bowling hero as the off-spin- caught by Holder at third slip for 14. anticipated that the matter had Saturday to lead the team in the Rner destroyed England with In contrast to Holder's outstand- been resolved amicably between T20 series in South Africa, begin- career-best figures of eight for 60 as ing performances in front of his home the two players and the two Boards ning on February 6. the West Indies crushed the visitors crowd, which earned him the man of following Sarafraz Ahmed's pub- "We were not aware what by 381 runs to win the first Test at the match award, this has been a mis- lic apologies, which were accept- penalty the ICC would impose on Kensington Oval on Saturday. erable experience for Root. ed by the player, the Board and him and and when. There was Set the improbable target of 628 Reprieved by Gabriel's front foot South Africa cricket team," the some doubt if Sarfaraz would face to win, the tourists slid to ignomin- indiscretion, he failed to take full statement said. a ban after he had apologised pub- ious defeat in bright sunshine on the advantage of the let-off, eventually "The PCB will be pursuing this licly and in person to the South fourth day, losing their last six wick- wafting outside the off-stump at matter at the ICC forums with the Africa players including Andile ets for 31 runs either side of the tea Chase to give Darren Bravo a straight- objective to bring reforms to the Phehlukwayo," a PCB official said interval to be dismissed for 246, end- forward catch at slip to depart for 22. Code, promoting amicable reso- on Sunday. ing a winning streak of five matches. "We are a far better side than we lutions to issues as opposed to Sarfaraz, who leads Pakistan in It was the largest margin of vic- have played in this match and we need penalties. Having said that, the all three formats, became the first tory by the West Indies on home soil months earlier, the manner of their 1 1 * to remember that going into the next PCB reiterates its zero-tolerance Pakistani player to be penalized by and third largest anywhere in their 91 capitulation would have been partic- %3;5 << 55$ 5# %" 5 match," said disappointed Root. "We approach towards racist comments the ICC under its anti-racism years as a Test-playing nation. ularly surprising. M4E ' L:Q could have gone down a different and behavior," it said. code. Chase made the most of a fourth Not that it mattered in the least route in team selection but the impor- The PCB also announced that The source also said that the day pitch showing more signs of wear to Chase who reaped considerable M5 L:L 5 tant factor is that we can do a lot bet- Sarfaraz would be returning home ICC had considered an eight- but also benefited from poor shot reward to eclipse his previous best Test 9 45 L ter than this." immediately from South Africa. match ban but took into account selection by an England side that innings figures of five for 121 against 9M9 LL5L With Gabriel troubled by a foot Sarfraz was heard on stump his prompt apology and the report looked shell-shocked from the events India in Jamaica in just his second Test injury and Chase settling into a microphone of making racist of the match referee Ranjan of the previous two days when they in 2016. 94Q + P LE5 wicket-taking groove, it was inevitable remarks directed at Andile Madugalle. were routed for just 77 in their first If West Indies expectations in the 1 1 he would be persisted with in the final Phehlukwayo. According to media reports, innings. victory push on the fourth morning 1 ."" 6 session and did not disappoint. "Abey kaalay, teri ammi aaj Pakistan's chief selector Inzamam- It was left to stand-in wicket- were that pace would replicate the LLE D ) D L:5: Jos Buttler fell to a diving catch kahan baitheen hain? Kya parhwa ul-Haq and South African players keeper Shai Hope to complete the devastation of the first innings, the by John Campell at short mid-on, ke aya hai aaj tu?(Hey black (man), Hashim Amla and Imran Tahir dismissal which sealed the result, lanky 26-year-old changed the nar- 4L % % / D L:Q:: Shimron Hetmyer somehow held where is your mother sitting? had played major roles in diffus- stumping Sam Curran down the leg- rative when he ended opening bats- 9 + 7 && LQ Q4 on to a sharp chance at short-leg to What prayer did you get her to say ing the situation. side off Chase 40 minutes into the man Rory Burns' quest for a maiden ME % & L LL5 remove Ben Foakes and Kraigg for you today)?" Sarfaraz was Inzamam, who is in South final session. Test century off the final delivery Brathwaite judged a catch well on the heard as saying. Africa watching the one-day series Given England's dominance of Sri before lunch. Burns top-scored for ML # / #& 45 Q : midwicket boundary to get rid of Adil Shoaib Malik will captain the with the World Cup in mind, Lanka and their spinners in sub-con- England with 84. Q5 % 45 L Rashid before Hope administered the team for the remaining ODIs and used his friendship with Amla and tinental conditions less than two Enjoying the conditions and 6(.$8, 68('!8$ final flourish behind the stumps. T20 internationals while Tahir to diffuse the situation. ( ! % . - "" / )7+-- ( D.,)) 6 -7 enefitting from an umpiring howler, akistan shrugged off a four- BCheteshwar Pujara put Saurashtra on ,- )),/-' Pmatch suspension imposed on brink of a victory with an unbeaten hundred captain Sarfraz Ahmed with a but walked out of the ground amidst 'cheater' L Rahul scored only 13 on his return from suspension crushing eight-wicket win over boos in the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Kbut India A sealed the series against England Lions with South Africa in the fourth one-day Karnataka, here on Sunday. a comfortable 60-run win taking an unassailable 3-0 lead international at the Wanderers Pujara hit his 49th first class hundred and in the five-match series. Stadium on Sunday. shared an unconquered 201-run fourth-wick- In a low-scoring encounter, India A could manage only The result levelled the five- et stand with Sheldon Jackson (90) to help his 172 in 47.1 overs but then did well enough to bowl out Lions match series at 2-2. The deciding side end the fourth day at 224 for three, just for 112 in only 30.5 overs. match will be in Cape Town on 55 runs away from the victory. On a slow deck, it was left-arm spinners Krunal Pandya Wednesday. Hosts Karnataka added just two runs to (4/21 in 5.5 overs) and Pakistan's bowlers set up the their overnight total of 237 for eight before Axar Patel (2/26 in win, bowling out South Africa for being bundled out, setting a 279-run target for overs), who inflicted bulk 164. Imam-ul-Haq made 71 before the visitors. of the damage. playing a loose shot when the Pacer R Vinay Kumar provided the hosts If Axar dealt the scores were level as Pakistan the best possible start by getting rid of open- opening blows, man of cruised to victory with 18.3 overs er Snell Patel (0) and Vishvaraj Jadeja (0) with- fourth innings. the match Krunal pol- to spare. out letting them bother the scorer. The two batsmen did not offer any chance ished the lower-half after Stand-in captain Shoaib Malik Abhimanyu Mithun scalped Harvik Desai to Karnataka bowlers after that, gradually tak- chipping in with useful said at the after-match presentation (9) to leave Saurashtra gasping at 23 for three. ing it away from the hosts. 21 runs. that Pakistan only found out after It could have been worse for the visitors since Pujara has faced 216 balls for his 108-run Credit should also they arrived at the ground that Pujara pushed one from Vinay Kumar to edge knock which has 14 fours. be given to Deepak Sarfraz had been banned under the it to wicketkeeper Shrinivas Sharath but Jackson is 10 runs away from his 16th first Chahar as his 39 off 65 International Cricket Council's umpire turned down the appeal. class hundred as his 90 came off 205 balls with balls took India from anti-racism code for remarks Vinay Kumar could not believe his luck 13 shots to the fence. 110 for 7 to 172 after aimed at Andile Phehlukwayo. and was left fuming and frustrated, consider- As the stumps were drawn and players skipper Ajinkya Rahane The ban had still not been ing that Pujara's is a prized scalp. started leaving the ground, angry home fans (0) and Rahul were dismissed cheaply at the top of the order. announced by the ICC when The TV replays clearly showed that Pujara booed Pujara by shouting 'cheater' 'cheater'. All eyes were on Rahul, who had a nightmarish two Malik walked out for the toss. had edged it but it was not Karnataka's day as Saurashtra now need to knock off just 55 weeks after BCCI's provisional suspension for his comments Malik handled his bowlers and the match slipped out of their hands after that. runs on the final day with seven wickets in in TV chat show 'Koffee with Karan'. fielders astutely and South Africa The home bowlers left to toil whole day as hands to set up the Ranji Trophy summit clash Having got a long rope during the tours of England and were kept under pressure almost the dangerous David Miller before edged that umpire Bongani Jele they only saw Pujara and Jackson build the with defending champions Vidarbha. Australia, where he has been an absolute failure, the from the time he won the toss and fellow left-arm fast bowler Usman had made the right decision Karnataka opener didn't do his case any good on his return, sent them in on a pitch which had Shinwari claimed four wickets in because there was a faint inside looking completely rusty. early life. six balls. He finished with four for edge. His 13 off 25 balls had two boundaries but he was unable Shaheen Shah Afridi made 35 and was named man of the Imam, the top scorer in the '5 & && to find the gaps during the Powerplay overs. It was seam- two early strikes before Hashim match. series, looked in control from the er Jamie Overton, who dismissed him caught by Zachariah Amla (59) and captain Faf du Shinwari had Dussen caught start of Pakistan's reply. He and Chappell. Plessis (57) made half-centuries behind for 18 and bowled Dale Fakhar Zaman (44) put on 70 for '-% Rahul, considered to be a favourite of the team man- and put on 101 for the third Steyn for a two-ball duck. Kagiso the first wicket before he was agement, will still get two more shots in the ongoing A series. wicket. Rabada was caught behind first joined by the in-form Babar Azam, ndian women's hockey team The team management is still undecided on the Malik's use of spinners Imad ball and Beuran Hendricks sur- who finished with 41 not out. Iput up a spirited fight before reserve opener's slot and Rahane with scores of 59 and 91 Wasim and Shadab Khan kept the vived an appeal for leg before It was South Africa's first losing 2-3 to Spain in their in the first two games has made a case for himself. scoring rate in check and both wicket with what Shinwari hoped defeat in eight matches on what opening match here. In the final two matches, young Rishabh Pant will be batsmen fell to the slow men was the hat-trick ball. has become known as 'Pink Day' Udita (12th minute) and opening the batting as he is also a strong candidate for the before the fast bowlers returned. The ball was crashing into the with their players dressed in pink Gurjit Kaur (48th) scored for World Cup berth. Mohammad Amir dismissed stumps but Shinwari acknowl- in aid of breast cancer awareness. India, while Maria Tost (23rd), Lola Reira (39th) and Begona Garcia (40th) sounded the board for Spain on Saturday. "<< % <% ! ! India used strong attacking strategy to begin the first quar- ter on a positive note. ) * # +, advertise for the coach's post AIFF wants to avoid a similar the rumours around his dispute The team made the first within the first week of situation in the future. with players and his penchant breakthrough when it managed he All India Football February. The apex body had, in the for frequently experimenting to earn a penalty corner in the TFederation (AIFF) on "The experience of having past, refused to acknowledge with the personnel, Das felt 8th minute but could not con- ' E> * F ' and Begona Garcia respective- Sunday said it will launch its coached a national team is when asked if all was good Constantine's tenure was fruit- vert the shot. 4 3 E1: F ' ly. hunt for a new national coach always important because what between the coach and players. ful for the Indian team. However, in the following . "' ) The fourth quarter in the next few days and would you get from that, you won't get Das stressed on the need "We have come a long way minutes the forwardline worked E( 'F ) % E(; F remained tense for India as be aiming for a "dynamic per- elsewhere," Das said. for the head coach to have good from the 2011 tournament. But together to support experienced ' E1 F they fought back to make sonality" with considerable "He has to be good in man relations with players, support still we have impressed and I Vandana who created a splendid ' ' - ' . amends to their defensive laps- international experience instead management, has to have a staff, Indian football adminis- think we were unlucky against opportunity for compatriot , es in the previous quarter. of a high-profile name. vision for Indian football and he trators and the clubs. UAE and Bahrain. Udita to score in the 12th A tactical approach to their Stephen Constantine's should be someone who is "Ideally, he should be a "With the talent we have in minute. an equaliser in the 23rd minute attack saw them win a crucial PC departure after the heartbreak- ready to take us to the next father figure working in tandem our U-16, U-20 national teams A reverse pass by Vandana through Maria Tost. which was brilliantly converted ing group stage exit at the AFC level. We are just not looking at with the players, clubs and All I am confident that Indian was picked up well by Udita who While the second half saw by dragflicker Gurjit Kaur in the Asian Cup has left the top post some big names." India Football Federation. He football can only go up from made no mistake in sending it both teams defend well to con- 48th minute. vacant. India went into the Asian has to tell us about his vision here," Das said. past the Spanish goalkeeper tain each other from taking a The following minutes were AIFF general secretary Cup rejecting rumours of a and be willing to accept the He said that at a time when Maria Ruiz to take a 1-0 lead. lead, the third quarter com- evenly fought by both teams but Kushal Das said the candidate longstanding feud between challenge of taking our football Indian football is trying to In the second quarter, hosts pletely belonged to Spain as they Spain ensured they upped their to replace him has to be well Constantine and a few senior to the next level, which is climb up the ladder, a foreign- Spain stepped up their game struck two goals in the 39th and defence to deny India an equalis- versed in man management, players, including the talis- exactly what we want," Das said. er will be better suited for the after the initial setback to score 40th minute through Lola Reira er. adding the federation will manic Sunil Chhetri, and the Without reading much into top job. %# ( #) *# #%) +,-+./0 , >8 O; ( 5 % P
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5 5 21 2+ 21 P G ( ; aomi Osaka's win over Petra Kvitova in the women sin- Ngles final of Australian Open on Saturday hitched the 21 year old Japanese young superstar name in the record book ' + .-) of women's tennis, as the going to be world number one women's player (when the list gets updated on Monday) ovak Djokovic said he played his "best final becomes the first player since Jennifer Capriati to win the next in a Grand Slam" to win a record mag- Grand Slam after her maiden major title. Nnificent seventh Australian Open with a Speaking about Osaka's sensational performance in the 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 rout of Rafael Nadal on Sunday. night of final, former Indian number one singles players "It's one of the best, if not the best, matches Somdev Devvarman was full of praise for the young achiev- I've played in a Grand Slam final," the Serbian er, who first grabs spotlight after mauling Serena Williams world number one said after winning his 15th in one-sided US Open final in September 2018. major title in just 2hr 4min. "The stakes were very high in the final. Not just the title The demolition of second seed Nadal put that was on the line but also world number one that neither Djokovic, 31, out on his own ahead of Roger of the women had accomplished before." Federer and Roy Emerson, who both won six "It was a very Australian Open men's singles titles. interesting game and The top seed dropped to his knees and kissed I think the two girls the ground after vanquishing his greatest rival. faced quite phenom- "It's quite unreal we are still playing at this enal in this match level and still competing for the biggest titles in without a doubt win- sport and it's just an amazing evening," he said, ning plenty of great pausing frequently to hold back his emotions. points." "Under the circumstances, maybe this is the "Osaka was bril- best quality tennis I have played against Rafa in liant in the tiebreak. a final." And then she did really well especially O HE in the third set to "I'm just trying to contemplate on the jour- take a path from the ney in the last 12 months. I had the surgery exact- break at the end of ly 12 months ago," he added, referring to an elbow second and compose operation that saw him slump out of the world's herself again, refocus top 20 before bouncing back to win Wimbledon and come back and and the US Open. "To be standing now here in win the match. I was 5 ; front of you today and managing to win this title an unbelievable ( ; and three out of four Slams, this is amazing. I am effort for Naomi and speechless." a tough one for Kvitova," said Somdev who was one of the The pair's only previous final in Australia, in guest panelists for Sony Sports live studio show for Australian 2012, developed into a record-breaking 5hr 53min Open. slugfest — the longest in Grand Slam history. Speaking further about Naomi the 33-year-old veteran, A repeat of that epic never materialised with whose best performance in the season's first Grand Slam was Nadal uncharacteristically nervous at the start and way back in 2013 when he entered the second round said that Djokovic taking an immediate advantage that he she has proved that her US Open win wasn't a fluke and she would never relinquish. Djokovic said a fast start is well deserved for the number one ranking. had always been his plan. "I think Osaka is one of the brighter futures for WTA cir- "(It was) exactly what I intended to do, to step cuit, US final was unfortunate (because of the crowd boo- out and bring on the intensity because I knew 5 #& ! 5 H ( ; *% ing Serena) but at the end of the day she won it very grace- there would be intensity waiting for me on the fully and here she did it once again proving that win was not other side." bing the set in 36 minutes. a matter of how quickly he would finish off Nadal. a fluke." The Spaniard had not lost a set and had not The second set followed a similar pattern, , # '.+.) .1 The end was swift, as Djokovic withstood one "She is now the world number one and I think she is well had his service broken since the third set of his with Djokovic racing through games on his own break point at 3-2 before administering the last earned, well deserved." first round match but that streak ended in a flash serve, while Nadal struggled to hold. 6 %.)# 6 # )#+ /- rites in a flurry of winners off both wings. "In Australia, she only lost three sets on the way to the as the Serb came sprinting out of the blocks. The pressure told in the fifth game and "Even if tonight was not my best day of course title. She is playing really well and obviously has improved "I definitely needed a good start, we had both Djokovic broke again when Nadal hit a lob vol- #D.<. % 9 .- .) ,6 I had someone that played a lot better than me a lot; she has learned how to deal with pressure. It's not easy been playing well coming into the match," said ley long after an exchange at the net. tonight," said Nadal. to deal with pressure and expectations coming into the tour- Djokovic. The on-song Serb was so fired up he broke .*) , # .1 .7 Victory extended the Serb's win-loss record nament as a number four seed but she has done a great job. "I knew I had a good chance if could dictate Nadal again to go to 5-2 before serving out for a 1 # )# .8 against Nadal to 28-25 and squared the Grand " the play." two-set lead with three aces in a row with just 1hr Slam final count between the pair at 4-4. "We have to congratulate her on her feet, I think win- 16min on the clock. ' 6.) *,. ., *.) Djokovic has now completed a hat-trick of ning two Slams final back to back and that too your first Slam The statistics were as telling as the scoreline: Slams following his wins at Wimbledon and the final something has never done long back. She has joined a Djokovic was in total control on his own Djokovic had served eight aces to Nadal's one and 6H -6+) ./ ) US Open. very privileged group of Chris Evert and other greats and a delivery and won his first four service games with- made just four unforced errors while the Spaniard He will go to Paris in May for the French group that has a lot of success at the WTA tour. Pretty great out conceding a single point, even inducing Nadal had coughed up 20. When Djokovic broke ' )P6 6)7+ 6 + 6 Open seeking to become the only man in the future for her ahead and I think she will be a wonderful ambas- to miss a forehand completely on the way to grab- again in the third game of the third set it was just Open Era to win all four majors twice. sador for women's tennis," he said. (%;0( * * * : ! # ! ! 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P = 8 # 5 I 6 % slot where Pandya might fit in. skipper has time and again admit- For Black Caps, captain Kane 1 ted it. to shoulder extra responsibility. the scoreboard tick- <& & India's wrist-spin wicket hauls in the first two ODIs, Williamson, who had top-scored Kolkata: < D&& D The Baroda all rounder's Pandya is a few clicks quick- ing in middle overs as % 0!=(! duo of Kuldeep while Chahal returned with two in the first ODI, looked good dur- & replacement Vijay Shankar is a er than Shankar whose bowling in the skipper wants. (2)' (/'2( 2./'& Yadav and wickets on both the matches. ing his short stay in the second "" & decent cricketer but is yet to pos- the three ODIs that he has played Otherwise Yuzvendra Chahal, Seamers Bhuvneshwar ODI, while all-rounder Doug ' 45 + sess the X factor that Pandya has. has not been penetrative. Indian team doesn't require much who accounted for 12 of the 20 Kumar and Mohammed Shami Bracewell tried to take the game $ 4E " D That Shankar was given only Pandya can also bat at No 6 if tinkering. wickets in the last two ODIs. also have done their job well, get- to the wires with a 46-ball 57 but % & 9E two overs in the second ODI is an situation arises and his busy New Zealand, on the other Kuldeep has looked the most ting crucial breakthroughs for the none of the other batters could " & example that he is still not ready approach in batting can also get hand, has looked clueless against menacing as he claimed two four- team. convert their starts. 6 / " & $ E & & & $ D< The fast-moving Spaniard made a * 4E " 9 rampaging start to take the first two ce shuttler Saina Nehwal claimed & ! ;$ & points before Saina started to engage her " " $ < " 0 & & " Aher first BWF title in two years after in rallies and caught the Spaniard at the & $ three-time world champion Carolina net to log her first point. Marin of Spain limped out of the (PBL) against Sindhu after the injury. I But the Indian missed the backline .I Indonesia Masters final due to a leg didn't do any kind of training. Doctors a couple of times and also found the net Imphal: ) 1% " injury, here on Sunday. asked me not to do any training," Saina to allow Marin lead 6-2 at the Istora 1% & " The London Olympics Bronze said. Senayan. medallist, who last won a BWF title in "But I am not happy with the way I The Spaniard looked in good form, + 6 $ 2017 in Malaysia, was trailing 4-10 in the got it today. Of course I am happy that unleashing her aggressive brand of bad- ) P 1 opening game when Marin decided to I could reach the finals, beating difficult minton but an unfortunate injury K withdraw from the contest. opponents like He Bingjiao. Both the brought a premature end of the match # M $ ) 1% "It is important year for all of us. It tournaments, I am very happy with my when Marin, leading 9-2, landed badly ' % was not good to see at all. It is painful. I performance. It is great to beat (Nozomi) on her right leg and fall on the court in $ have been getting injured a lot in the last Okuhara, Binjiao, Dinar (Dyah agony holding her knee. , 1% few years and to see something like this Ayustine). After a medical time out, Marin tried & & & on court is really painful," said Saina, who "In the finals, of course Carolina had to continue but eventually collapsed to "" $ had suffered a career-threatening knee the upper hand and I wanted to fight and the ground crying. "" ) < injury at the 2016 Rio Olympics. see how the match goes but it was unfor- She conceded the match at 10-4 up, ) P @ & " "I know how it is mentally because tunate what happened," added the 28- limping out of the stadium in tears. & ) $ ' " when I got that knee injury at the $ 5 " year-old from Hyderabad. For Saina, it turned out to be yet & Olympics. I was very upset. I was crying Olympic champion Marin was another impressive outing, following the " & & like anything. So I know how difficult it last year. favourite to win the title. Coming into semifinal finish at Malaysia Masters last 0 & is for a player to go through such kind of "I took a break the whole of this match, she led 6-5 in her head-to- week. " +" injuries but the sport is like that, it is cruel." December. I played these events to see head record against Saina, an opponent Next would be All England $ It is a creditable performance for the $ * how good I am and I was surprised with she beat last week at the Malaysia Championship, a title Saina has not been Indian, who had suffered a shin injury late & myself. January 1 was my first match Masters semifinal in Kuala Lumpur. able to win yet.