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Vol. 1

Issue 155

Being the Devil's Advocate

Dibrugarh, Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Congress Party leader Nabam Tuki has the majority support of his MLAs, and there is presently no need for a leadership change in the state, said All India Congress Committee general secretary V. Narayanasamy and secretary Dr. K. Jayakumar, who are in charge of Arunachal Pradesh at the party level.

Asked to comment on reports that MLAs were calling for a change of leadership, Narayanasamy said, "24

ET CAPSULES 1 arrested Diphu, Nov 9: Manja police arrested one Dilip Gour with a .22 pistol from Jorlap Teron village yesterday evening while conducting regular patrolling near the village. According to police the accused is a resident of Chungajan village of Bokajan subdivision. Police was interrogating Gour at the time of filing this report.

(Sushanta Roy)

Shiv Sena was looking for opportunity to attack BJP: NCP

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Nov 11 declared local holiday Golaghat, Nov 9: By an order of Golaghat DC Anowarul Haque, 11th November has been declared as local holiday on the eve of Kali Puja and Deepawali.

He has wished Happy and Safe Diwali to the Golaghatians.(Correspondent)

144 imposed Golaghat, Nov 9: Under section 144 Cr PC Golaghat Magistrate has imposed certain orders as per which bursting of crackers are banned within the radius of 100 metre near schools, hospitals, court, religious place, petrol pump, micro station and power house area. In addition, high pitched sound crackers have been completely banned.

(Correspondent)

Good days knocking on the door, says AGP

exception to dissident activity by 21 Congress MLAs who abstained from the recent CLP meeting.

Narayanasamy also revealed that Minister of State for Fi-

The 23rd District Level National Children's Science Congress-2015 was held today at the auditorium of Government Higher Secondary School, Namsai. The event was chaired

by CT Maungkang DDSE cum Principal GHSS, Namsai and Shri RK Sharma DC, Namsai attended as the Chief Guest.

Sharma in his short speech highlighted the importance of science in day to day life and also that of science and technology.

Altogether sixteen schools from different parts of Namsai district took part in the programme, the focal theme being "Understanding Weather and Climate" which is the very important and socially relevant

current research subject world over. Chow Nanda Memorial School, Chongkham won the first prize followed by Govt.

Higher Sec. School, Namsai and Govt. Higher Sec. School, Chongkham the second and third prizes respectively.

The Tirap DCC(I) led by President Wangdi Hakhun & GS Khunngam Sumnyan in the presence of Tirap ZPC Chahwang Lowang felicitated the newly joined INC senior public leader and Chief of Kaimai Khamwang Lowang at circuit house today.

Welcoming the new comer, Wangdi and Lowang said that joining of senior public leader would more strengthen the party in the district and state as whole. The programme followed a grand dinner party, hosted by new DCC(I) President Wangdi Hakhun.

Pawan Hans crash: Body of one pilot found, wreckage traced PTI Mumbai, Nov 9

The Coast Guard on Monday recovered the body of one of the two pilots who were missing since their Pawan Hans helicopter crashed into the Arabian sea off the MumbaiCoast last week.

The Coast Guard also found wreckage, including cockpit,

Bishnu Rana Tezu, Nov 9

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"The governor has turned the Raj Bhawan into the BJP headquarters," Narayanasamy alleged.

Those who attended the CLP meeting, chaired by Tuki, were Tanga Byaling, Gojen Gadi, Tapang Taloh, Rajesh Tacho, Jomde Kena, Tirong Aboh, Takam Pario, Phurpa Tsering (Ministers), Techi Kaso, Bamang Felix, Jambey Tashi, Likha Saaya, Alo Libang, Tapak Taku, Karya Bagang, Nymar Karbak, Gum Tayeng, Punji Mara, Nikh Kamin, Dikto Yekar, Pani Taram, Mama Natung, Tatung Jamoh, Kumsi Sidisow and APCC president Padi Richo. (ANI)

Reiterating its demand of immediate transfer of the Principal of Government Higher Secondary School Tezu, over hundreds of students and AMSU members hit the streets and assembled to stage dharna in front of DC office shouting slogans like “Go back, go back Principal go back, “We want immediate transfer of Principal”,

Guwahati civic body to take action against 252 buildings for flouting rules ET Bureau Guwahati, Nov 9

The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has decided to take strong action against those violating building norms in the city. It has prepared a list of 252 buildings that have violated or deviated from the norms. To carry out its crackdown, the GMC has formed nine teams comprising executive engineers and other officials across the city. "We have already started a mission in this regard. We have found that some builders have taken permission from the GMC, but they have violated the norms

Karbi Students’ Association (Inglongpo) supporting Leon Engleng faction, (SGB) Sarkari Gaon Bura (governPasighat, Nov 9

After the first round of Citizen Consultative Campaign, East Siang administration today launched the "Smart City Mission Rath" to reach the outskirt villages to register more and more citizens to "mygov portal" and also to gather public opinions, suggestions for preparation of Smart City Mission (SCM) Proposal.

Loksabha MP Ninong Ering flagged off the SCM Rath at

Sex racket busted in Tripura, two minors girls among 34 held Agartala, Nov 9

of the 14-seater VTPWF Dauphin aircraft, five days after the mishap occurred on November 4. At the time of the incident, Captain E Samuel and T K Guha were on board of the copter. However, the body recovered today is yet to be identified.

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the DC's office in presence of MEO cum DC In-charge Deepak Shinde, ZPC Kaling Dai, Dy. Chief Councilor Kaling Darang, ABK (WW) President Yalem Taga Burang, councilors, PRI leaders, officers and staffs of DC's establishment.

The Rath will arrive at GTC playground this evening and hold public consultation program.

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A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Nov 9

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today received a Bamboo Rafting Expedition Team upon its arrival in Guwahati after completion of a 630 km expedition from Sadia to

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The Sensex staged a big recovery in late trade to end 143 points lower, after slumping over 600 points at day's low. The Sensex had slumped to 25,656 at day's low, triggered by BJP's massive loss in Bihar election, before rebounding to settle at 26,121.

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Meghalaya and Assam police have foiled a kidnapping attempt today and arrested the kidnap kingpins in North Garo Hills. According to police, today morning the joint operation team comprising Assam and Meghalaya police intercepted a known Assam based criminal Lokman

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ØThe Sensex had slumped to 25,656 at day's low, triggered

by BJP's massive loss in Bihar election, before rebounding to settle at 26,121.

ØThe Nifty too regained 7,900 levels after plunging to 7,771 at day's low. It settled at 7,915.20, down -39 points. Ø Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday sought to delink the rout in Bihar with economic reforms, providing much-needed support to market sentiments.

One day left before it is the time for the festival of lights. Preparations for Diwali are in full swing in Dibrugarh town. The streets of Dibrugarh are buzzing with the preparations of Diwali festivities. Shops are Dr. Lakyohira Das being felicitated. Pic - Nekib Ahmed

ØGlobal rating agency Fitch said, "The BJP's defeat in the Bihar state assembly election does not change our view on the medium-term economic outlook for India. ØMost analysts are of the view that economic reforms are unlikely to be hit in the medium to long term.

water pumps illegally installed in corporation water-supply pipes over the past week. "After this, the people are getting regular water supply. Our mission will continue across the city," he said. The water offenders will be fined Rs 20,000 and their connection will be discontinued. The GMC commissioner has also appealed to the residents to follow norms.

"There are several areas where people have not done their duty. Property tax is yet to be paid, many have not renewed their trade licences or occupancy certificate. We have urged people to cooperate with us," said Konwar. (Agencies)

ØThere is still hope that the government will be able to push reforms and markets are likely to take the Bihar verdict in their stride. Ø Analysts attributed the recovery to short-covering and value-buying at lower levels.

scheduled people living in Karbi Anglong autonomous district and to the migrants; at Samson Sing Engti Park today.

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Dibrugarh Book Fair from Nov 20 to 29 A Staff Reporter Dibrugarh, Nov 9

The 9th Dibrugarh Book Fair will be organised by Milanjyoti Sangha, a sociocultural and sports organization, in connection with their Golden Jubilee Celebrations, from November 20 to 29 at Chowkidinghee playground. The Book Fair will be inaugurated by Imran Shah, former president of Assam Sahitiya Sabha. The organizing committee said that this time they are expecting 70 book stalls from across India. In a press conference today, the organizing committee member, Amoya Hazarika said that as of now 64 book stalls from national and regional levels have registered. Several new books will also be released during the Book Fair, the organisers informed.

Dibrugarh gears up for the ‘festival of lights’ Kankana Baruah Dibrugarh, Nov 9

WHAT IT TAKES TO STAGE A BIG COMEBACK ØSensex staged a big recovery in late trade to end 143 points lower, after slumping over 600 points at day's low.

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Hussain, 32, of Paharsingpara who operating from Goalpara in connivance with Garo Hills based Goera gang involved in various ongoing kidnappings.

Police said that the accused was trying to waylay a businessman from Assam Sohar Ali, 50, of Srisurjogri under Goalpara, Assam by enticing him to purchase a wood log on Saturday,

ET Correspondent Shillong Nov 9

A 600-point slide after, sensex stages dramatic recovery Mumbai, Nov 9

Guwahati. The expedition team started its voyage from Dhola (Sadiya) and after traversing Guijan, Dibrugarh, Disangmukh, Nimatighat, Silghat and Mairabari it reached Guwahati today.

Meghalaya-Assam Police foil kidnap bid in North Garo Hills

Bijoy Handique Jorhat, Nov 9

Prominent lyrist, singer, composer, writer, educationist Dr. Lakhyohira Das bagged the Gono Silpi award at a function organized by All Assam Unnayan Parishad at the Dr. Pitambor Dev Goswami auditorium here today. Former Assam Sahitya Sabha president Imran Shah gave away the award to Dr. Das at a glittering function for her

ment recognized village headman) Association and villagers of Kakoti Ronghang village held a joint sit-in demonstration protesting Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council’s act of issuing land patta (periodic lease of land) to non sixth

Assam CM receives Bamboo Rafting Expedition Team upon arrival in Guwahati

Gono Silpi Award to Dr. Lakhyohira Das

“Principal hai, hai” etc. Earlier on 27th October, the AMSU served ultimatum to DC for prompt action to transfer the Principal within 10 (ten) days failing which the union said it would be compelled to close down the school for a week in the largest interest of the student community. The Principal came under the scanner of the union when it found irregularities in terms of

or deviated from them during construction," said GMC commissioner Narayan Konwar.

He urged builders to initiate talks with the GMC for further action or solution. "The compoundable offences can be regularized after a fine and so they are requested to consult the GMC. The others are noncompoundable. These (buildings) might have to be demolished or sealed according to the gravity of the builders' offence," Konwar said. The 252 building have violated the 2006 building bylaws and all the builders were granted permission after 2006. Meanwhile, the GMC has seized 115

KSA resents issue of Land ‘patta’ to non-tribal people Sushanta Roy Diphu, Nov 9

With the arrest of 34 persons, including two minor girls, police has claimed to have busted a sex racket being run at three restaurants here, officials said today.

Acting on a tip off, police arrested 34 people, including the restaurant owners and 13 women,

AMSU reiterates its demand of Principal’s transfer Jorhat, Nov 9: In Assam too good days are knocking on the door, with people fast forgetting false promises made by national political parties like BJP and Congress, said Atul Bora, AGP president here at Jorhat today. The AGP president who is on a whirlwind tour to Upper Assam districts said that good days are round the corner in Assam as people are showing interest in the regional party so that the state can grow more on regional basis. He said the Congress has no reason to make merry as the party is in the fourth position in Bihar polls, but regional party led by Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav have excelled. People have lost faith in the national parties like BJP and Congress as both the parties are sides of the same coin. He said BJP is only for lecturing with tall promises and no control over price hike and a government for the rich. (Correspondent)

nance Jayant Sinha had during a recent visit to Itanagar adjudged the financial status of the state as excellent.

He said that the sole aim of Prime Minister Modi was to try to disturb elected governments in the seven north eastern states and even accused Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju of working against the Tuki-led Congress Government.

He also said that State Governor Rajkhowa's move to write a letter to the Centre to cancel the green field airport project in Hollongi without consulting the chief minister was unconstitutional.

National Children’s Science Ering flags off SCM Rath Congress held at Namsai Indrajit Tingwa Namsai, Nov 9

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Decline in export of oilmeals

Arunachal CM Tuki has full backing of his MLAs, say Congress central observers MLAs endorsed the leadership of Tuki. It is under his leadership that the state is progressing rapidly, and it is our opinion that some of the schemes that have been introduced by the present state government have been path breaking. This government (led by Tuki) is 100 percent stable."

Insisting on party discipline, Narayansamy further warned that any legislator going against the party directive would face disciplinary action.

He cited the example of disciplinary action being taken against Kalikho Pul. The central Congress leadership, he said has taken strong

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Stateless child born every 10 minutes: United Nations

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filled with piles of tiny candles, colorful lanterns, bags of decorative powders and endless amounts of streamers and twinkling lights. Discounts by various brands on electronics and other appliances are being prominently displayed to draw customers.

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Murders in Ledo ET Correspondent Margherita, Nov 9

Two sensational murders on November 6 and 8 rocked Ledo under Tinsukia District.

On November 6, Aarti Chetry, a 13 year old girl killed his father Dol Bahadur Chetry with a iron rod who died on the spot. The deceased Dol Bahadur Chetry was fully drunk and started quarrelling with his wife when Aarti Chetry got angry and hit her father with an iron rod. Ledo

Police have arrested Aarti Chetry and registered a case against her. Again on November 8 at Ledo Tea Estate 7 Number Line under Ledo Police outpost, Raju Guwala killed Munna Singh with a sharp machete. The barbaric incident followed when Munna Singh reportedly stole a goat. Ledo Police have arrested Raju Guwala and registered a case number 312/ 15 IPC Section 302. Both Raju Guwala and the deceased Munna Singh were the employees of Ledo Tea Estate.

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`Toxic` vegetable oils `not` better than butter London, Nov 9 (ANI): Just when you thought cooking with vegetable oils is a "healthy" alternative to lard and butter, a team of scientists revealed that vegetable oils contain 'toxic' chemical linked to cancer and brain degeneration.

Cooking with vegetable oil releases toxic chemicals linked to cancer and even the degeneration of the brain, according to experts.

Lard, butter, coconut and

olive oil are all better dietary choices, leading scientists have said - in advice which directly contradicts the NHS, the Independent reported.

When heated, corn, sunflower, palm and soya bean oils - often called "vegetable" oils release chemicals called aldehydes which have been linked to various cancers and neurogenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.

Martin Grootveld from DeMontfort University said that a meal fried in vegetable oil such as fish and chips contains 100 to 200 times more aldehydes than the daily limit set by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Using butter, olive and lard in the frying pan, however, was found to produce much lower levels of aldehydes with coconut oil coming out as healthiest.

Yet the NHS has long warned against cooking with butter and lard. The NHS choices website advises: John Stein, emeritus professor of neuroscience at Oxford University, said "If you eat too much corn oil or sunflower oil, the brain is absorbing too much omega 6, and that effectively forces out omega 3.”

Olive oil, meanwhile, has been repeatedly linked to health benefits. (ANI)

Bhagwat’s statement on reservation made campaign easier: Misa Bharti Patna, Nov. 9 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter Misa Bharti on Monday asserted that it was Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s statement on reservation that made the Mahagathbandhan’s campaign easier in Bihar.

“We had come forward with many issues. The Bharatiya Janata Party also provided us many issues, be it Mohan Bhagwat talking about res-

`Deranged` Tyson Fury Maggi’s comeback a Diwali gift to compares homosexuality nation, says delighted Nestle India chief Vivek Prabhakar Singh sumers. Hopefully, with the Gorakhpur lab tested for monoto paedophilia New Delhi, Nov. 9 (ANI): passage of time, we will be sodium glutamate (MSG) to London, Nov 9 (ANI): Tyson Fury was branded “deranged” when he compared homosexuality and abortion to paedophilia in order to legalize paedophilia like the other two.

The English professional boxer said that there were only three things that need to be accomplished before the devil comes home and they are homosexuality being legal in countries, abortion and paedophilia, the Daily Star reported.

The 27-year-old heavyweight fighter continued saying that in the 50s and 60s no-one would have thought that homosexuality and abortion would be legalized, then why does it infect people when he says to legalise paedophiles.

Fury concluded that his faith and culture was based on the Bible, whereas gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell slammed his comments and the boxer a confused Christian as comparing same-sex love with abortion and paedophilia is offensive.

Akhilesh congratulates mahagathbandhan’s win in Bihar New Delhi, Nov. 9 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday congratulated the mahagathbandhan for their landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly polls.

Yadav said that the verdict given by the people was a message to the entire country.

“The people will always vote for the party which stays in contact with them

and work for their development,” he said.

He also took the opportunity to highlight the work done by his government in Uttar Pradesh.

The mahagathbandhan won 178 seats in Bihar, a commanding two-third majority in the 243-member assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies had to settle for a mere 58 seats.

(ANI)

Nestle India on Monday announced the fresh roll out of Maggi to markets, thus giving an eve of Diwali gift to the people of the nation.

“I am truly delighted to be able to give back Maggi to the home it belongs, which is millions of consumers, who have loved this brand for all these years. So, it’s a very very happy moment coming on Dhanteras, on the eve of Diwali, this is our small gift to the consumers in India as they celebrate the festive season,” Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestle India told ANI in an exclusive interview here.

“Maggi has been around for 32 years. It is a pioneer. It is a brand that has took the test of time. It has defined eating habits. It has been part of relationships, consumer repertoire of consumption in all these years,” he added. Narayanan asserted that quality and safety is at the core of their organisation. “Quality equals trust for us. We will take the journey forward in an active, engaging manner with the con-

able to establish with them that the Maggi that they had yesterday, today and tomorrow is of the same quality and it is absolutely hundred percent safe,” he said. Nestle India had announced earlier their stand has been vindicated after 100 percent of Maggi Noodles samples sent from the newly manufactured stocks tested by three laboratories were cleared. Maggi is presently manufacturing at Nanjangud (Karnataka), Moga (Punjab) and Bicholim (Goa). For the other two locations at Tahliwal and Pantnagar, they have been engaging with the relevant authorities in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand to obtain directions for commencing the manufacture of the noodles. It maybe recalled that an officer of the UP Food Safety and Drug Administration, who was based in Barabanki, had ordered tests on a dozen samples of Nestle’s Maggi instant noodles at the state laboratory in Gorakhpur, and asked for repeat tests at the Central Food Laboratory in Kolkata, a referral lab. The

check Nestle’s claim that Maggi had none. Both tests found MSG; in addition, the Kolkata lab found “very high quantities” of lead — 17.2 parts per million — according to the concerned authorities in Uttar Pradesh.

The the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had ordered Nestle to withdraw all nine variants of Maggi instant noodles from the market in the first week of June this year, terming them “unsafe and hazardous” for human consumption. Thereafter, the multinational food company approached the Bombay High Court against the order. According to Nestle, the FSSAI order of June 5 was based “solely on the test report and not on any risk assessment, communication or risk management.” Nestle had then said that there was no question of Maggi noodles posing a health risk or of Nestle violating the law of the land. This prompted the Bombay High Court to order fresh tests, which resulted in an all clear for Nestle and Maggi eventually. (ANI)

being parliamentarians we owe to our voters,” he added. The Winter Session of Parliament is set to commence from November 26 and end on December 23.

“We got a huge mandate and we want to make a modern and developed Bihar.

Prime Minister Modi used to say that Lalu ji is involved in settling his children.

Many kids of the members of the NDA lost the election, and only we two have won the same. So, it is clear that the people of Bihar settled us,” he said.

Tejaswi, who won from the Raghopur assembly constituency, said the people of Bihar have voted for ‘gareebon ka raj’ while

countering Prime Minister Modi’s repeated taunts of ‘jungle raj-2’.

“The people of Bihar have said that the 15 years was not jungle raj but the rule of the poor. Today again the government has been formed for them. It’s a bad luck for you (BJP-led NDA).

You tried a lot and made personal attacks as well but you will have to pay heavily for it now,” he added.

The grand alliance bagged 178 seats, while the BJP-led NDA won 58 seats. (ANI)

ASTRO FOR YOU Today you will feel mushy and forlorn. You will make special efforts to strengthen your relationships. You look upon commitment as a security for the future. As a result, you will develop strong, long-term bondings.

Today, your mind may shift from your professional affairs and drifting, time and again, towards your home and family. You are likely to return home early and get happily engrossed in discussing pressing domestic issues with your family members. This will possibly be followed by a festive evening filled with fun and laughter. You’re going to devote the whole day to your home and family and will be inclined to do little else.

There is a possibility of conflicts brewing at your home today. The demands made by your family members will increase and you may struggle to cope to meet them. This could make you ill-tempered. You will encounter large expenses in meeting these demands. You need to cut down on your expenses and increase your savings.

The day shall find you in buoyant spirits. As you are feeling lively and full of beans, you will not mind slogging it out, even if in some mindless activities or chores. It is a perfect day for activities like gardening, cooking, baking and even for a nice house warming get-together. Evening stars encourage you to go all out and splurge – emotion-wise, money-wise or time-wise – on your sweetheart!

A lot of people will sing your praises, however you will not be satisfied with whatever is occuring. The answers to some questions that have been bothering you will remain elusive. You may become emotional owing to feelings of personal loss. You will also be bothered about the near future.

You will be in a very ambitious and conscientious mood today. Your actions will speak louder than words. You set the pace with your meticulous planning and careful execution. You may expect a lot of appreciation and recognition for your work coming from your boss and your colleagues.

Today is a day where you will spend happy moments with your family members. You will feel happy and will get to spend some romantic time with your beloved. Your innermost feeling will be showcased in the internal thoughts of your life partner and both of you will be in tandem with each other today.

You will spend most of the day in self-introspection and in testing your capabilities.

You will take all the needed steps to improve your professional proficiency. Your rare insight and gifted understanding of human nature will prepare you for leadership in the near future.

Variety is the spice of life. Add variety of activities to your daily schedule and nothing would seem boring any more. Indulge in creative activities like writing, cooking, gardening or even reading. Catch up with friends and memories of old times; have a blast!

The hassle and bustle around you will not disturb you today. You’ve been holding your emotions in your heart and they have started suffocating you. Such an uncomfortable situation may hamper your logical reasoning power and make you feel trapped.

But, this too shall pass. You will easily come out of the negative zone and move ahead on the path.

Govt. reaches out to opposition ahead of Winter Session New Delhi, Nov. 9 (ANI): Expressing hope that the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament proves to be constructive and productive, Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh on Monday urged all the political parties to cooperate in passage of important bills which are crucial for the nation’s development.

“The government and the entire ruling party look forward to this session turning out to be constructive, productive. We are quite optimistic about it and we are sure that all the political parties regardless of their political affiliation and political beliefs will rise to the occasion at least to ensure the passage of such bills, which are pending for a long time and which are directly related to the interest of the benefits of the common man,” Singh told ANI here.

“We have a number of bills that we are concerned, we have Whistleblowers Bill, Prevention of Corruption Bill, which are pending need to be looked after. These are the bills which the nation expects us to get passed regardless of our political reasons and

ervation. We have always been in favour of reservation.

We kept our views among the people,” Bharti told ANI here. Expressing gratitude to the people of Bihar, Bharti said that the grand alliance would work on their promised agenda of development.

Meanwhile, Lalu’s younger son Tejaswi Yadav criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and thanked the people of Bihar for helping him and his elder brother Tej Pratap Yadav emerge victorious in the election.

If you are an astrologer, doctor or a spiritual leader, today is a favourable day for you.

Those who may want to challenge you must reconsider the thought of testing your strengths. Doing charity work, helping the needy, and working for humanitarian causes give you a feeling of contentment. Today, it will be one of those extremely fulfilling days.

You will be inspired to travel to a far off place or to a foreign land because of a very warm invitation. Some old friend or relative residing in a foreign land will get in touch and please you today. Today is a good day for those wishing to go abroad for some specialized study or work.

Tirap District secured first position in the sub junior kabaddi event in the State Level Sports and Games Meet 2015 at Doimukh.

List of hospitals in Dibrugarh with contact details & phone numbers, Assam Aditya Diagnostics & Hospitals Bordoloi Avenue, Paltan Bazar, Dibrugarh - 786005 Phone Numbers: 0373 - 2302219, 2302225

G M Hospital

Shrishti Hospital & Research Centre Paltan Bazar, Dibrugarh - 786 005 Phone: 0373 - 2300024, 2302099

AMC Road, Jalan Nagar Dibrugarh - 786 005

Archana Trauma & Orthopaedics Hospital

Brahmaputra Diagnostics & Hospital

Paltan Bazar, Dibrugarh - 786 005 Phone: 0373 - 2302100, 2302099

Near Indian AirLines City Office Paltan Bazar Dibrugarh - 786 005 Phone Numbers: 0373 - 2303476

Assam Medical College

Marwari Arogya Bhawan Hospital Paltan Bazar, Dibrugarh Phone: 0373 - 2302872, 2302051

Graham Bazar, A.T. Road Dibrugarh Phone: 0373 - 2322547

Jalan Nagar, Dibrugarh - 786 002 List of Phones numbers: Emergency Room : 0373 - 2300627 Labour Room: 0373 - 2300022 Drug Deaddiction Centre: 0373 - 2302952 Community Medicine: 0373 - 2302994 RIA Centre: 0373 - 2302093

Sanjivani Diagnostic & Hospital

Dr. Pawan Bajaj's Skin Clinic

Aastha Hospital

Paltan Bazar, Dibrugarh Phone: 0373 - 2303448, 2303458, 2301904

Sankardev Hospital Mancotta Road, Chowkidinghee Dibrugarh Phone: 0373 - 2327717, 2327715, 2326960

Paltan Bazar, Opposite Aditya Hospital Dibrugarh

Dr Damani's Nursing Home Near Circuit House, Dibrugarh Phone: 0373 - 2300928, 2302873

PRASAR BHARATI (India's Public Service Broadcaster) ALL INDIA RADIO : DIBRUGARH (M.W.529.1m/KHz567 F.M. 101.30 MHz) Phone No.-03732325456 E-mail -dibrugarh@air.org.in Facebook Page-All India Radio Dibrugarh Programme Highlights

10-11-15 (TUESDAY) 5-35 A.M-Bhaktigeeti(Devotional Songs) 6-10 A.M-Swasthya Charcha (Health Programme) 6-15 A.M-Classical Music 6-50 A.M-Dihanaam 7-15 A.M-Aajir Dinto (Morning Information Service) 7-30 A.M-Geetanjali(Assamese Modern Song) 8-35 A.M-Surar Panchoi(Composite Programme of Assamese Film Songs) 9-00 A.M- Antara(Composite Programme of Hindi Film Songs) 9-20 A.M-Interview with Child Scientists 12-05 P.M-Bhajan , Artist-Mithu Bhattacharya 12-30 P.M-Ghar Jeuti (Women's Programme)-Musical Feature"Om Maa Kaali" 3-30 P.M-Mishing Geet by Ranju Mili and Party 3-45 P.M-Programme in Miju Mishmi 4-05 P.M-Programme in Khamti 4-25 P.M-Programme in Wancho 4-45 P.M-News for Arunachal Pradesh 5-00 P.M-Programme in Idu 5-20 P.M-Programme in Tangsa 5-40 P.M-Programme in Nocte 7-15 P.M-Chah Shramikor Aasor 8-00 P.M-Ekalabya (Sponsored Programme of KKHSOU) 9-30 P.M-Bhaona-"Nrisimha Avatar" Sd-/H.O.P

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5 Garo-based NGOs urge Mukul to initiate talks with Centre ET Correspondent Shillong, Nov 9: Five Garo based NGOs have urged Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma to initiate talks with centre with regard to not allowing imposition of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Garo hills. The Garo Students’ Union (GSU), Federation of A’chik Freedom (FAF), Association for Democracy and Empowerment (ADE), A’chik Youth Welfare Organisation (AYWO) and Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP) on Sunday met Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma in Shillong expressing their concern over the High Court order for introduction of AFSPA in Garo Hills. In a statement issued today, the NGOs said that

chief minister has assured that state police were capable of countering the activities of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and other insurgent outfits and there is no need for army. “The Chief Minister said that the frustrated and unemployed youths are mostly the ones prone to sympathising with the GNLA cause”, said the NGOs. According to them, the chief minister assured that government’s flagship programme like basin development is aimed at giving employment opportunities to the youths. The Garo hills does not deserve to be declared “disturbed area” and the implementation of AFSPA for several reasons – the situation created by GNLA does not pose any kind of internal security for

the nation. The conglomeration felt that Meghalaya police is strong enough to counter GNLA and the implementation of AFSPA will be an overreaction, which will only alienate the people defeating the purpose of democracy and integration of the people.

“One of the effective ways to curb militancy in North East will be the toning down of the volume of arms smuggling through the porous international border.

The Indian government must make sure that its international borders with Bangladesh is secure and strict which will not only solve the problem of influx in Northeast but also curb militancy through effective control of availability of arms through illegal arms trade”, the NGOs said.

Ering flags off SCM Rath Contd. from Page 1

MP Ering lauded the efforts of the MEO Shinde and his team of officers, PRI leaders, councilors, ABK Women Wing and others for their untiring efforts. He further said selection of Pasighat as Smart City was quite reasonable. Pasighat is the idle place for Smart City that has vast scope for extension of human habitation upto Mebo, Takilalung, Sille -Oyan, Nari -Koyu etc. It will be appropriate place to be connected with rail, Air

and waterways. "Granting as Smart City by the union ministry will give sense of recognition as an integral part of India and I had several fruitful discussions with the Union Urban Development Minister, V Naidu. I intended to pursue the Prime Minister Narendra Modi but he was outside the country. However, I have written a letter to him in this regard and will also personally meet him soon in the forth coming parliament winter session", he informed. People of the centurion town have to change their mindset and

Assam, Nagaland Governor conveys Kali Puja and Diwali greetings A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Nov 9: Governor of Assam and Nagaland, PB Acharya has conveyed his greetings and best wishes to the people on the occasion of Kali Puja and Diwali. In a message to the people he has said that, Kali Puja, along with Durga Puja, is the biggest Goddess festival celebrated in many parts of India. This festival is observed on the new moon day of Ashwin month of Hindu calendar.

Goddess Kali is prominently worshipped

by Bengalis, Assamese and Oriyas. The history of Kali Puja is not very ancient and probably dates back to 17th century where an annual festival dedicated to Kali was observed as mentioned in devotional text Kalika Mangalkavya.

Kali Puja gained popularity in 19th century.

On this occasion, people worship idols of Goddess Kali with various tantric rites and mantras.

According to rituals,

devotees observe meditation throughout night until dawn. I convey my very best wishes to the people of Assam for a joyous and peaceful Kali Puja. Bhagwan Shri Krishna slayed the demon, Narakasura, to liberate the troubled masses from immorality, greed and bad tendencies.

Diwali symbolises this conquest of Divine thoughts over all evil tendencies. Diwali can be rightly said to mean igniting the flame of one’s soul with spiritual passion, by reducing all worldly attachments. The increased power of piousness will result in happiness to everyone. May the festival of lights be the harbinger of peace, joy and prosperity. May this Diwali dispel all darkness from our state and shed the light of unity, amity and brotherhood amidst all so that there can be all-round progress and prosperity in Assam. This is stated in a release from the office of the Assam governor.

cooperate the administration to make the city smart. If granted it would be the greatest opportunities to improve our lives. The objective is to promote our core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to its citizens, a clean and sustainable environment and application of 'Smart' Solutions. The focus is on sustainable and inclusive development and the idea is to look at compact areas, create a replicable model which will act like a light house to other aspiring cities.

People throng Fair Price Shops on ‘Rice Day’ Roing, Nov 9: Large numbers of people thronged the Fair Price Shops with their bags and basket on the first day of “Rice Day” in Lower Dibang Valley District today. Long queues of Ration Card Holders were seen at various Fair Price Shops located in and around Roing township and the nearby villages in Jia, Bolung and Parbuk to collect their PDS Rice this morning. At the time of reporting this story, about 3462 Ration Card Holders out of total 12,627 Card Holders in the district have collected PDS Rice today.

In Parbuk Circle, 75% of the Card Holders have collected their PDS Rice today itself. Reports from the FPS located in remote villages under Hunli & Desali Circles are yet to be received. The District Administration of Lower

Dibang Valley District has earlier declared November 9 & 10 as the “Rice Day” for distribution of PDS Rice in Roing, Koronu, Parbuk, Hunli and Desali Circles of

the district. The Fair Price Shops were directed to keep their FPS open compulsorily on 9th & 10th November apart from keeping the FPS open on all working days and

Pawan Hans crash: Body of one pilot found, wreckage traced Contd. from Page 1

"Wreckage of ditched Pawan Hans helicopter located and cockpit with body of one of the pilots was recovered," a Coast Guard

spokesperson said. He said the recovery of other parts of the chopper was in progress. The 2001-make Pawan Hans helicopter crashed during night landing practice after it had

taken off from the ONGC installation on Wednesday night. The door of the aircraft was sighted by the Navy and Coast Guard soon after it had crashed into the sea.

Sex racket busted in Tripura, two minors girls among 34 held Contd. from Page 1

last night from the three restaurants during a raid, Superintendent of Police of West Tripura district Bijoy Nag said. The arrested were mostly youth and stu-

dents, including three girl students of reputed engineering and medical institutes here, besides the two teen-aged girls, he said. A special court last night itself sent 32 arrested to judicial custody and two to

a juvenile Home under provisions of Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. Nag, who led the police team, said raids would be intensified in suspected hotels and restaurants to stop such illicit activities.

Centre to continue funding pattern for 17 core schemes, says Sinha ET Correspondent Shillong, Nov 9: The Union Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha today the centre will continue for funding pattern for north eastern states as recommended by Shivraj Singh Chauhan committee.

“In 17 core schemes it is on 90:10 basis and for the non-core schemes it is 80:20,” Sinha said after the review meeting today evening in Shillong.

He said that the issue of funding pattern for developmental programmes of the north eastern states has been resolved.

Th sharing formula for the hill states and the northeastern states should be primarily 90:10 as has been in the past and in few programmes it is 80:20 which was accepted by the centre, he said.

“Meghalaya has great potential in hydro power and if there are good hydro power projects that need financing we have suggested to the Meghalaya government to prepare DPRs so that we can see how best we can finance the project” Sinha said. The Union Minister of State for Finance also said that Meghalaya has great

potential in agroprocessing.

Sinha also said that the centre is trying to assist the state governments in northeast through various financial inclusion programmes like the ministry of DONER, NEC and others.

Sinha also sought the governments of the north east states to support the GST Bill. He said that the GST bill is going to help the northeastern states in two ways, firstly as consumer states where larger allocation of funds will be done through GST and secondly, the tax revenues to go up if the

GST is passed.

Sinha also patted, Meghalaya for doing well economically.

According to the Union Minister of State for Finance, the state’s GDP is doing 15 percent a year.

He said that the state’s fiscal deficit as the percentage of GDP is below the 3 percent as wanted. The state’s debt as the percentage of GDP is below 30 percent, at 25 percent right now. The state is managing its treasury well so the state’s fiscal position is strong so this is an opportunity for the state to grow even faster.

India is largely peaceful: Dalai Lama Chennai, Nov. 9 (ANI): The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on Monday said India is largely peaceful but needs to control the fringe elements to maintain harmony in the society. The Dalai Lama urged me-

dia and spiritual leaders to play a pivotal role. "I think basically, compared to neighbouring state, this country (is) very peaceful and very harmonious but that doesn't mean 100 percent. So some problems happen. I think media

people as well as leaders, particularly spiritual leaders, should pay more attention about this one percent," Dalai Lama said in Chennai. Dalai Lama was in the city to launch awards named after late president APJ Abdul Kalam. (ANI)

hours for effective monitoring of PDS item distribution on these days. Teams of Govt. Officers & Officials deputed as Food Observers were seen monitoring the

distribution of PDS Rice in various FPS locations today.

Separate teams of govt. officials also monitored the dispatch/receipt of PDS item in various FPS. (DIPRO)

AMSU reiterates its demand of Principal’s transfer Contd. from Page 1

the Principal performing his duty and his involvement in hunting, complaints and allegations of parents and students. “The Principal has presented himself more like a hunter than a Principal, at the same time lack of accountability and dedication has spoiled the very sanctity of the school. The teaching

faculty and students lost confidence on his integrity”, claimed the memorandum. “Until our demand is addressed, we will continue our protest in a democratic manner at the cost of the students’ future,” the letter added.

Meanwhile, a copy of the complaint letter against the immediate transfer of Principal was also sent to Education Minister, Directorate of Education and local MLA to register their demand.

BJP leaders have lost 'mental stability' after Bihar debacle: JD (U) New Delhi, Nov. 9 (ANI): Criticising Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kailash Vijayvargiya for comparing Shatrughan Sinha with a dog, Janata Dal (United) leader K.C. Tyagi on Monday said that BJP leaders had lost their 'mental stability' after party's dismal show in Bihar polls.

"First the Prime Minister's remark on minorities, then VK Singh's remark on Dalits, and now Vijayvargiya ji is comparing his senior party leaders with dog. This is disgraceful, he (Sinha) is a senior party leader and a veteran actor, such statements do not suit a politician," Tyagi told ANI. "Bihar loss has also affected their mental balance, otherwise they would not have made such remarks against

their senior party member," he added.

Vijayvargiya had earlier expressed his disappointment over Shatrughan Sinha's remarks over BJP's dismal performance in the Bihar Assembly polls, comparing him to a dog walking past a car and thinking that the car was following it.

Shtrughan Sinha on Sunday said ignoring him in Bihar had cost his party a humiliating defeat.

"You removed deserving people. You kept 'Bihari Babu' away from Bihar," Sinha had said.

T h e Mahagathbandhan won 178 seats in Bihar, a commanding two-third majority in the 243-member assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies had to settle for a mere 58 seats. (ANI)

SPORT Xiv tadar tang memorial football tourney day 7 dairy TEZU, Nov, 9: Three matches were played on the seventh day of the XIVth Tadar Tang Memorial State Level Football Tournament here, today. The match between Lower Subansiri and Upper Subansiri were played at Ground II that is Government Higher Secondary School Tezu ground. Lower Subansiri beat Upper Subansiri by 61, Pura Byai (Jersey No. 8) scored one goal, Mihin Pullo (10) scored two goals, Toko Takar (15), Taku Tatung (04), Hage Kemo

(07) scored one goal each.

West Siang beat East Kameng by 2-0, Loken Ete (07) scored two goals.

Anjaw was beaten by Arunachal Pradesh Police by 0-1, Guubenso Drai was the solo scorer.

On the sixth day that is on 8th November last four matches were played between Longding and Namsai; Kurung Kumey and Upper Siang; East Siang and Tirap; Papumpare and Lower Dibang Valley.

Longding lose to Namsai

by 0-5; Kurung Kumey won by 5-2 against Upper Siang; East Siang lost by 02 against Tirap; and Papumpare won by 1-0 against Lower Dibang Valley.

C.D Manpang (Jersey No.16), C.K. Namchoom (10), C.S. Thaman (9) scored one each goal and C.J Namcoom (7) scored two goals against the Longding Team.

From team Kurung Kumey, Tadar Takap (7), R.D Karma (14), Gyamar Apa (9) scored one goal each,

and Tamchi Tasung (17) scored two goals. From team Upper Siang Ojing Jerang (4), and Obang Boli (12) scored one goal each.

T.Hutto (7), W. Lowangdongchoo (11) scored one goal each against East Siang.

Taying Nega (6) was the solo scorer of Papumpare team against Lower Dibang Valley. On the fifth day four matches were played, Lohit and Kra Daadi; East Kameng and Tirap; Dibang Valley and Papumpare; Capital Complex and Up-

per Subansiri.

Lohit was defeated by Kra Daadi by 0-1, Rigio Tapu (18) being the single scorer; East Kameng defeated Tirap by 3-1, Tero Dodum (22)scored two goals, Amar Weshi (11) scored one goal for East Kameng; Papumpare beat Dibang Valley by 2-0, Taying Nega (06), Nabam Gunna (07) scored one goal each.

Capital Complex beat Upper Subansiri by 3-0, Pani Akash (15) scored one goal, Dunga Pui (07) scored two goals. DIPRO

Students of St. Jude School participating in a fancy dress competition as part of the school’s Annual Day Celebrations in Dibrugarh. Pic - UB Photos

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Students should visit Court and Police station to understand legal aspects, says District law body ET Correspondent Shillong, Nov 9: Along with the rest of the country, the District Legal Services Authority, West Garo Hills District, Tura observed Legal Services Day on Monday at Tura. The District Session Judge cum Chairman District Legal Services Authority, Mr. NA Khan in his brief speech enlightened the gathering about the legal rights and provisions provided to the people as per the constitution of India.

He also suggested for people friendly court and insisted that the general public especially the students should make a visit to the court and police station to understand the legal as-

pects in day to day life. Mr. Khan then advised the Legal Aid Panel Lawyers and members to create awareness about the provisions of the Protection of Children

against Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act at various schools of the district. Mr. Daboo Tulshyan, Advocate deliberated at length about the Legal Services Authori-

ties Act which aims to provide free legal aid and service to the poor and the needy who cannot afford the services of lawyer for the conduct of a case or le-

Guwahati prepares to celebrate Diwali A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Nov 9: With one day to go before Kali puja and Diwali, light and colour have brightened the cityscape as Guwahatians prepare to celebrate Diwali, and preparations are in full swing across Assam to celebrate the festival. The ancient festival of Diwali has been celebrated for ages in India and annual celebrations are still held each year all over the country with great flourish, enthusiasm and gaiety.

Traditionally believed to be a Hindu festival of wealth and prosperity, it is amazing to see how Diwali has become an occasion for all Indians irrespective of their status and castes.

Meanwhile, Guwahati city rang in the festive week on Monday with Dhanteras as hundreds of shoppers

Students of Shishu Sarothi-a Centre for Rehabilitation and Training for Multiple Disability, based in Guwahati, Assam are celebrating Diwali festival, at their school premises, Birubari in Guwahati..Pic - ub photos

thronged jewellery and utensil shops. Also known as Dhanatrayodashi, Dhanteras is considered to be an auspicious day for buying jewellery, especially gold. Jewellers expect demand to be more inclined towards investment related items like coins, bars after launch of three schemes by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week. Dhanteras, which usually falls two days ahead of the Diwali festival, is being celebrated on Monday.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted the country on the occasion of Dhanteras, the first day of the five-day Diwali festival. "Dhanteras greetings to all of you. I pray that this very special day brings prosperity, happiness & good health in everyone's lives," Modi tweeted.

gal proceeding in any court, tribunal or authority.

Others who spoke on the occasion are Mr. PL Sebastian, Advocate, Mr. D Baruah, Assistant Professor, Tura Law College, Tura and Ms. N Chetri, Legal Aid Counsel, Tura. It may be mentioned that the objective of the programme was to create awareness among the locals about Laws, Rules and Regulations to build up a healthy society and serve the people in legal matters.

Legal Aid Panel lawyers, police personnel, representatives of self help groups and school students were among others present at the function.

AGP MLA Naba Doley faces ire for joining BJP ET Correspondent Lakhimpur, Nov 9: Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) MLA of Dhakuakhona is slated to join Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on November 23. It is understood that he will have to face certain objections before his joining BJP is finalised. There have been strong reactions in Lakhimpur on the eve of the AGP MLA joining BJP. The leaders and the grassroots level activists of

chase high sound producing bombs, crackers and rocket etc. Nobody should be allowed to use bombs, crackers etc. within 15-20 meters area of any shop. Nobody should be allowed to use bomb, crackers etc. at night from 10 pm to 6 am and in the narrow by-lanes where it is difficult to reach a Fire Brigade and Ambulance in

A 600-point slide after, sensex stages dramatic recovery reforms," said Prabhat Awasthi of Nomura.

Sajiv Dhawan, MD of JV The Nifty too regained Capital Services, said 7,900 levels after that there is still hope that plunging to 7,771 at day's the government will be low. It settled at 7,915.20, able to push reforms and down -39 points. Finance markets are likely to take Minister Arun Jaitley on the Bihar verdict in their Monday sought to delink stride.

Analysts the rout in Bihar with attributed the recovery to economic reforms, short-covering and providing much-needed value-buying at lower support to market levels. Some buying was sentiments. "I don't see it seen in auto and as a setback to the consumer durable stocks on economy... structural hopes that the festive reforms will continue. season will perk up sales.

They should continue at FMCG stocks also a rapid pace," Mr Jaitley attracted some buying. said. Global rating Tata Motors was the agency Fitch said, "The biggest Nifty gainer, rising BJP's defeat in the Bihar nearly 4 per cent. Maruti state assembly election Suzuki, Bank of Baroda, does not change our view PNB and ITC were among on the medium-term other major Nifty gainers. economic outlook for On the other hand, losses India. The loss may in IT and healthcare stocks complicate politics for led the markets lower. Sun the central government, Pharma slumped 5.7 per but we don't expect major cent while Dr Reddy's fell implications on the 3.5 per cent. Among IT economic front." Most stocks, Wipro fell 1.7 per analysts are of the view cent while TCS declined 1.3 that economic reforms per cent. The rupee fell to are unlikely to be hit in over one-month low of the medium to long term. 66.49/dollar today at day's "Any correction in lows before paring some markets should be losses. A tumble in equity temporary and an markets and expectations opportunity to buy... We of a Fed rate hike next do not expect any change month hurt the Indian in direction or pace of currency. (Agencies) Contd. from Page 1

case of any emergency. All the retailers shall have to display their permission for selling crackers in front of their temporary retail counter. The temporary retail sellers have to erect their counter at the place selected or shown by the Municipal Board and the Police Officials so that no hindrance is caused to the

Dhakuakhona BJP have become vocal against his candidature as MLA from the constituency in the forthcoming State Assembly Election. Through a press release, Brojen Konwar, General Secretary of Kadam GP BJP, Bijoy Taid, President of ST Marcha, Boginadi Block, Dipen Chetia, President of Majdoor Marcha along with more than fifty members of the party expressed that

Sushanta Roy Diphu, Nov 9: Hundreds of patients infected by malaria are either forced to receive private treatment in hospitals of Nagaon district or arrange for medication locally through private health centers and village quacks. All this is happening in Dongkamukam, the home town of Tuliram Ronghang who is the pedestrian and to the movement of vehicular traffic. Chief Executive Member Only authorized retail sell- of Karbi Anglong Autonoers having permission from mous Council, located in the District Administration west Karbi Anglong. The are allowed to procure only government hospital crackers etc. from the under the administrative whole sellers. The retail jurisdiction of KAAC in sellers are permitted to sell that rural locality is not fire crackers, bombs etc. receiving supply of medionly for the days of Diwali cines and associated stuff and the Kali Puja only. since a couple of years.

According to the hospital management, sometimes higher authority supplies some quantity of medicines like paracetamol or Vitamin B Complex but the quality is awful and simply not safe for consumption not to speak of lifesaving drugs. Maximum patients are compelled to purchase medicine from open market. At least, a poor patient has to spend rupees five thousand to get cured from Malaria attack and the so called well equipped government hospital (in paper and government record) remains mute witness to the human tragedy. “It is a matter of serious concern that the KAAC authority having direct control over

‘Rengoni – A Hope’ organizes JLG concept and functioning awareness meeting Shambhu Boro Jorhat, Nov 9: NABARD organized a half-day programme on Joint Liability Group (JLG) concept and functioning in association with NGO ‘Rengoni – A Hope’ in the office hall of the NGO on November 7 last at Mori Jaji Dagoan to create awareness on how to

go for dairy farming, rearing goats, poultry farming, fishery, etc. The JLG was formed with a special focus on economic development of the rural people of concerned areas. Two groups comprising 50 members from rural areas of Jorhat District took part in the programme.

DDM,

KSA resents issue of Land ‘patta’ to non-tribal people Contd. from Page 1

The protesting groups demanded issue of land patta to inhabitants of Kakoti Ronghang and Rong Teron village which is well within Jamunapar revenue circle of Diphu subdivision. They also demanded proper demarcation of boundary between forest and revenue land. The protesters also demanded legal action against Aravinda Talukdar Range

Officer of Central Range, Diphu under Karbi Anglong West Division Forest for misusing his official position for his personal gain. The Karbi Students’ Association and their associates also demanded similar action against Soomit Das, previous Executive Engineer and Bolin Das, Additional Executive Engineer of Irrigation department for committing massive financial irregularity involving public money.

NABARD, Jorhat K Vaiphey described the concept of the JLG among the participants. Meanwhile, assistant manager of Bamun Pukhuri Branch Dhaneswar Deka and Branch Manager of Tamulichiga Assam Gramin Vikash Bank (AGVB) Ratul Goswami spoke on the different schemes of the bank with

the President of Bhagamukh GP Pramod Bora presiding over the programme. Rengoni – A Hope’s President Biju Kumar Sharma, Vice President Rubul Bordoloi, Chief Secretary Pranjal Bora, and Secretary Rengoni Girinda Saikia besides all the ward members were also present in the programme.

Dibrugarh gears up for the ‘festival of lights’ Contd. from Page 1 People are seen going for shopping for new outfits to be worn on Diwali. Varieties of gifts of twinkling lights and crackers are seen being exchanged by people every day. “I have come to buy crackers for my sons but this time the prices are much higher than the last year,’’ said one Rajesh Ray, a customer at New Market. Meanwhile, the sweet shops are doing brisk business.

People are crowding the sweet shops trying to place their orders for boxes of sweets. November 9 is the day of “Dhanteras” (a day

before Diwali) and it is ingrained with a tradition to buy gold, silver and utensils. The festival has its root in the story of the churning of the ocean by the devatas and demons for amrit. It is said that Dhanvantari emerged with a pot of the desired liquid in her hand and thus the day became the reason to celebrate Dhanteras.

Women are seen crowding the jewellery shops in keeping with the age old tradition. Most buildings have been freshly painted and workers engaged for the purpose were seen working late into the evening to finish their job by today.

Meghalaya-Assam Police foil kidnap bid in North Garo Hills Contd. from Page 1

fixed the date for inspecting the wood log. At the same time, contacting his accomplice for abducting the businessman in Garo Hills for a share of commission amounting to a sum of Rs 50,000/and above depending on the ransom money to be received.

Acting on a tip-off, Meghalaya Police and Assam Police made a trap near Kaldang village on AssamMeghalaya border and arrested both Lokman Hussain and his accomplice and based on their leads another person Sandio G Marak, 26, of Riangdim village of west Khasi Hills district was also arrested from

Naba Dole would face strong protest if he stood as the MLA candidate for Dhakuakhona LAC. They added that none would raise complaint against his joining BJP, but he would not be accepted as an Ayaram leader in. On the other hand, the impression of common voters on Naba Doley is not satisfactory enough nowadays as he could not render exemplary services in order to elevate the underdevel-

oped Dhakuakhon LAC, the press release alleged. According to the AGP faithfuls, Doley did not take initiative to upgrade the dilapidated condition of the Dhakuakhona-Mtmora Road which is the way to his birth place and that he frequently changes party only for political gain. They also believe that his candidature as MLA in Dhakuakhona will prove unprofitable for BJP.

Government hospitals of KA lack medicines

Lakhimpur District Administration declares prohibition on the Diwali and Kali Puja ET Correspondent Lakhimpur, Nov 9: With the view to facilitate peaceful and smooth celebration of the forthcoming Diwali and the Kali Puja, Lakhimpur District Administration has declared prohibition on those particular days. As per this prohibition, the retail and whole sellers cannot sell and pur-

Activists of AATSA stage protest and burnt the effigy of Forest Minister Atuwa Munda protest against rhino poaching in Kaziranga. Pic - UB Photos

Nogolpara bazaar near Dainadubi'. The arrested were Sandio G Marak (26) of Dainadubi Nogolpara and Riangdim West Khasi Hills, Md. Lokman Hussain (32) of Goalpara, Assam, Md. Abdul Hamid (30) of Paharsingpara, Goalpara, Assam, and Md. Sohor Ali (50) Srisurjori, Goalpara, Assam. Police said that these accused lured their

own friend after tying up with the kidnapper gang from Resubelpara area. The victim innocently followed his friends without realising that he would be handed over to a kidnap gang. Timely intervention of NGH police has not only saved the innocent from getting kidnapped, but also got the gang members arrested.

the state health sector in the autonomous district that receives medicine worth crores of rupees from state government and NRHM (national rural health mission) which is very much in government record, in spite of all this no hospital of the district and not only government hospital of Dongkamukam do not receive proper supply of medicine and if by stroke of luck some medicine arrives they are either of substandard and mostly nonspecific. What one can make out from this outlandish observable fact?

Either the government is supplying the substandard and nonspecific medicine having no efficacy or is it

the NRHM responsible for supplying or not supplying of this entire horrific drug? It is simply hard to believe that the local authority of Diphu is doing something dreadful like selling the actual good medicine in black market and sending some substandard drugs to the rural hospital where no one take notice of the complex details of medicine supply process. Whatever may be the reason it is time the CEM himself got involved to find out the actual problem as not only money and but also greed is involved in this inhuman affair with the life of humans being at stake”. Sarthe Kramsa, a local resident of Dongkamukam, said.

Assam CM receives Bamboo Rafting Expedition Team upon arrival in Guwahati Contd. from Page 1

Receiving the team of 17 members, Gogoi said completion of expedition on a mighty river like the Brahmaputra will always be considered as a memorable day in the history of Assam.

The success of the youths in the expedition implies their adventurous nature which propelled the State to the path of development. He moreover said the spontaneous participation of the youths in bamboo rafting indicates their capability to face hurdles in life. Gogoi also attributed the growth of the State to the youths’ ability to face hardships. Gogoi also reiterated the State

Government’s commitment to promote adventure sports which also leads to adventure tourism. He moreover said in the last 14 years his Government was able to change the mindset of the people and contributed substantially to maintain unity in diversity by promoting harmony among all sections of the people. The expedition which was organized by the Assam Mountaineering Association handed over a life time membership to the Chief Minister. Additional Chief Secretary V.S. Bhaskar, Commssioner Industries Swapnanil Baruah, Deputy Commissioner Kamrup (M) Dr. M. Angamuthu along with others were present on the occasion.

Gono Silpi Award to Dr. Lakhyohira Das Contd. from Page 1

immense contribution to the world of music as she was one of the few composers of Assam whose contribution in the field of music is noteworthy. She composed her songs, rendered music to it and performed it. She is the first Assamese woman who holds the distinction and she has composed about 2000 songs till date. As a playback singer in films her first song

was “Alokor para bare matise mook” in the film Horapat. Dr. Lakhyohira Das bagged many other awards; some which include Assam Government Artists Award-2003, Naamnai’s Lifetime Achievement Award-2006, Sailadhar Rajkhowa Award by Assam Sahitya Sabha in 2012, etc.

Dr. Lakhyohira Das retired from Gauhati University as the Head of the Department of Education and even wrote over 500 books.

Raman Singh's "Mann ki Baat" will focus on child's education and safety Raipur, Nov 9: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh Sunday delivered his radio address 'Raman Ke Goth' with his prime focus on safety and quality education for children in the state.

"The state authorities might have overlooked certain flaws in the education system, but with the launch of Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Quality Education Mission in the entire state, there is scope for better and higher standard of education," Singh said in his third 'Raman Ke Goth' address. He further expressed concern over the safety of children, referring to the death of five students during their school sponsored tour in Chhattisgarh's Gariyaband district last month. Five students of Government Middle School of Rajkatti village in Gariyaband were killed and several others injured when the tractor-trolley carrying 73 students overturned while it was heading to nearby Sonai-Rupai temple.

"The accident raised many questions of utmost importance. Is it justified to take so many small school children on tractor-trolley? Was the teacher following the guidelines? Panchayat members should have stopped the tour? Can't we stop such type of accidents?" he asked. "All these questions agitate my mind.

Three girls and two boys

Chattisgarh Chief Minister, Raman Singh met an untimely death. The parents did not know that they were bidding final good-bye to their wards," he said. The CM further cautioned the teachers not to behave in an irresponsible manner. On the drought situation in the state, he said the authorities are taking all necessary steps to ameliorate the hardships of farmers. As many as 110 tehsils have been declared drought-affected and a relief package worth Rs 4,000 crore has been sent to the Centre for early approval, the CM said. Keeping in view the situation, one quintal of paddy seeds to each of the 22 lakh drought-hit farmers will be provided in the next kharif crop season which would cost Rs 200-300 crore to the government exchequer.

Moreover, under the MNREGA, now 150 days of employment will be ensured instead of 100 days, he said.

(Agencies)

Nation reeling from 'Bure Din' under 'Sangh Pracharak' Modi: Lalu Patna, Nov 9: Basking in the glory of the mahagathbandhan's victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday escalated his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi branding him as a 'Sangh Pracharak' and said that the entire nation was reeling from 'Bure Din'. "Prime Minister Modi is functioning as a Sangh Pracharak and he has besmirched the sanctity of his post. There is a lot of anger in the nation and among the people of Bihar.

They thought that they could fool Biharis with false promises and could estab-

lish a victory here," Lalu told the media here. He further said that instead of the promises of 'Acche Din' and 'Make in India', the Prime Minister had managed to bring 'Bure Din' into the country. "Prices of essential commodities, railways and even the airlines have gone up. There is absolutely no control over the market and every trader in the nation right now is petrified of what is to come. No one feels safe under the Prime Minister. Even the steel industries have taken a hit. He used to talk about Acche Din and Make in India but has brought Bure Din in the nation," Lalu added. Talking

special manner, particularly if the Eucharist was preserved in it. Referring to the Gospel of Luke, Bishop said that the Jewish people, took pride in the temple of Jerusalem and they admired how it was adorned with gold and rich tapestry.

about the grand alliance's victory in Bihar, Lalu said that is was the triumph of their entire unit rather than different parties in the alliance. "The Dalits, poor and the backward castes of Bihar have helped us in delivering this great victory.

This mandate is going to affect the Centre in Delhi and the nation. The BJP kept talking about 'vikas', but it was not reflected in their campaign. We kept fighting every salvo which they fired and will continue to do so as this is a battle against Modi and the BJP," Lalu said. Asserting that even those who voted for the BJP must be feeling a

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav.

change of heart about their decision, Lalu said that even they must join the

fight in saving the nation from communal forces that are trying to divide the

Bihar polls: BJP defends PM, says he remains 'most popular leader' New Delhi, Nov 9: Attempting to downplay its debacle in Bihar, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday slammed the barrage of attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asserted that he still remained the 'most popular' leader in the country. "In every election, the Prime Minister is the tallest leader of the BJP. He is the principle architect of the BJP's success over the past few years. Without his leadership in the party, things would have been very difficult. He remains the most popular leader in the

country today. Just because we have lost the assembly election does not mean our appeal has diminished," BJP spokesperson GVL Narsimha Rao told ANI. Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi also defended the Prime Minister, saying the Opposition must not use 'fiction and frustration' as a measure to celebrate their win. "It's not like this is the first time that the BJP has ever lost. We don't drink an elixir of victory before every polls. We have tasted both loss and triumph. We

Inauguration of St. Michael's church Dimapur, Nov 9: On November 7, newly built St. Michael's Church, Kigwema was blessed and inaugurated by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima. Representatives from various Churches, associations and parishes were present in the auspicious occasion. In his homily, Bishop congratulated the community of Kigwema along with Rev. Fr. Jerome Veigas and his team for constructing such a big and beautiful Church. He said Church is also sign of the Christian presence and closeness of God and also mentioned that every Church is a grace from God and God dwells it in a very

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Bishop also urged the people to make the church a living church that worships the living God and to build ourselves as true temple of God. It may be mentioned that the Church is named or dedicated under the patronage of St.

Michael, the archangel. In the catholic tradition all churches are named after saints to show communion with them and their special patronage and protection for the community. Rev. Fr. Jerome Veigas, parish priest of Jakhama Parish also expressed sincere gratitude to Most Rev. The choir consisted of the youth of the community, who enchanted the audience with their melodious voices, Zakievotuo Zakaria, briefed the audience about their church history, Kethezie Kecii, presented the gift to all the invited guests and vote of thanks was proposed by Zhalezo Victor. (Agencies)

fight the election to win it, but we also know to accept the mandate of the people.

There is absolutely no need to drag the number of rallies the Prime Minister conducted in Bihar since it is of no use now," Naqvi told ANI. Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi had yesterday launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Modi post the grand alliance's landslide victory in Bihar, saying it is a defeat of hatred, arrogance and anger. "This is a message for Modi ji. The message is clear that Modi ji, the RSS

and BJP cannot divide this country. You cannot win the election by making the Hindus fight against Muslims. This is not a nation of caste and religion, this is the country of all and there should be love and brotherhood in this country," said Gandhi. "I want Mr. Modi to tone down his arrogance as it will be good for him and the nation as well," he added. The Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) made a clean sweep by securing 178 of the 243 seats, with

RJD supporter celebrating win beaten to death in Bihar

Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) winning 71 seats and the Congress Party securing 27 seats, paving the way for Nitish to form his government for a consecutive third t i m e . H o w e v e r, L a l u Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal, a constituent of the Mahagathbandhan, emerged as the single largest party by winning 80 seats, the final result for which were declared by the Election Commission at 9:28pm on Sunday.

(ANI)

Sex racket busted in Tripura, 34 arrested Agartala, Nov 9: Thirtyfour people, including 20 students - mostly young boys and girls - were arrested as police busted a major sex racket in Tripura, police said here on Monday. "Acting on a tip off, police raided three restaurants in Agartala city on Sunday night and arrested 34 people, mostly young girls and boys," a police official

said. The arrested people include, one girl student each of National Institute of Technology, Agartala, Agartala Government Medical College and a nursing institute and two 17-years-old girls. Police also arrested owners of three restaurants. All the detainees presented in a local court on late Sunday night. It sent 32 people in judicial custody and two

to juvenile home as their age was under 18 years under the provisions of Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. West Tripura district police chief Bijoy Nag and his deputy Sharmista Chakraborty led the raids.

"Police would soon take action against some other illicit activities in the capital city and its outskirts," Nag said. (Agencies)

Uncertainty over the TMC takes a stand against Left front led SMC death of a constable Shillong, Nov 9: Amid reports reaching the police from villagers that kidnapped Havildar Khomraj Bhattarai, hailing from Shillong may have been killed, police have said that they can neither confirm nor deny such reports. "We do not have confirmed information in this regard, though on Friday, there were a lot of rumours and inputs from people of the area where he was abducted that the kidnappers had killed him," DGP Rajiv Mehta said. The whereabouts of another civilian from Assam who was kidnapped along with the havildar on November 6 is yet to be known. The police chief asserted that those who were behind the kid-

napping were GNLA cadres led by its commander Philliport Shira. A police source, said that unless the body of the havildar is recovered, rumours cannot be believed. The source added that the pattern appears to be that of the slain IB official and the trader who were killed by ASAK last month. According to police, like the case of IB official and trader, the GNLA militants were looking for non-tribals in the vehicle in which the havildar and another civilian from Assam were travelling along with others. They were taken away after being segregated from other passengers at Tapa Darengchi area, around 16 kms from Mendipathar town. (Agencies)

CEM awaits call for meeting with Sonia Shillong, Nov 9: KHADC Chief Executive Member, P.N. Syiem, is awaiting a call from the party high command for a meeting with Congress president Sonia Gandhi to discuss the dual post issue. "I am waiting for a call from Delhi to apprise the high command of my views on the matter," Syiem said on Sunday. He hoped that the Congress president will suggest a solution to the current impasse. "The issue is serious and against the wish of the people; I hope that the Congress president will understand my grievances," Syiem said.

Asked whether he would quit the post of MDC if there was such a direction from Sonia Gandhi, Syiem

said, "Let me get the opinion of the AICC first." AICC general secretary in charge Meghalaya V. Narayanasamy has already submitted his report to the Congress president after the former's visit to the State.

The AICC leader held meetings with the chief minister, Syiem and other legislators during his visit. After the Assembly passed the dual post Bill with effect from October 1, only seven legislators quit the post of MDCs but Syiem has refused to relinquish his post stating that the chief minister did not hold proper consultations with the Congress legislators and MPA partners before tabling the Bill. (Agencies)

Kolkata, Nov 9: Trinamul Congress has launched a 'strong' movement against the Left Front led Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) for what it called the civic body's 'misrule.' Based on the instructions of the party leadership, party activists on Saturday started the movement through demonstrations against the alleged hike in the land mutation fees. The ward-37 committee of the party will stage a demonstration at the SMC on Monday. North Bengal development minister Gautam Deb had on Thursday said that the party would launch a series of movements and 'non cooperation' movement against the civic board. The party has also issued a diktat that no councillor would share the dais with Siliguri mayor Asok

Bhattacharya. "The movement is against the misrule and nepotism of the civic board. The movement will continue for 90 days, and there will be different forms of protests, including sit-ins

and gherao. There will be allpossible non-cooperation.

We are preparing a chargesheet to highlight how the corporation has failed," Deb had said. The leader of the Opposition in the SMC,

Nantu Paul, said they will formulate strategies of the movement ahead after discussions with the Darjeeling district president Ranjan Sarkar. "The Left Front-led SMC board has increased

people. Stating that there will be long-term implications of the verdict of Bihar assembly elections, Lalu said yesterday that the BJP had its eyes set on Kolkata, but the grand alliance stopped their march in Bihar.

The mahagathbandhan won 178 seats in Bihar, a commanding two-third majority in the 243-member assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies had to settle for a mere 58 seats. Various opposition leaders have dubbed the BJP's drubbing as a rebuke to the aggressive campaigning by the Prime Minister. (ANI)

the mutation fees from 0.5% to 1%. The Left Front has miserably failed to keep its promises. We will go for a continuous movement," he said. Meanwhile, though the party has also asked its councillors to not share the dais with mayor Bhattacharya, the mayor said that he expects that they will attend the monthly board meetings. "According to the norms, it is expected that the Trinamul Councillors will attend the board meetings. They will talk to me and place their demands. Some of them are members of some committees of the civic body. I have already said I need cooperation from all the councillors to run the SMC properly. We all have made commitments to the people," Bhattacharya said. (Agencies)

Arrah (Bihar), Nov 9: Following the mahagthbandhan's victory in the Bihar Assembly elections yesterday, a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supporter, who was celebrating the win, was beaten to death in Navada village near Arrah, Bihar by unknown men. The young man, who belonged to a Yadav family, was celebrating the victory of the RJD with his friends by bursting fire-crackers, when some youth from the village protested against the celebrations by brutally assaulting them and almost beating them to death. All the three injured men were rushed to the nearest hospital, however, one of them succumbed to his injuries which sparked an outrage in the village and the houses of the accused were attacked by the deceased youth's supporters. The police are investigating into the matter and the situation in Navada village remains tense. (ANI)

Bihar debacle: PM arrives for parliamentary board meet New Delhi, Nov 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived for the meeting of the BJP's parliamentary board today to discuss the reasons behind the party's defeat in the Bihar Assembly polls. The meeting of the party's topdecision making group of 12 leaders will be chaired by party president Amit Shah. Other members of the group include Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley, Venkaiah Naidu and Nitin Gadkari. The mahagathbandhan won 178 seats in Bihar, a commanding two-third majority in the 243-member assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies had to settle for a mere 58 seats. Various opposition leaders have dubbed the BJP's drubbing as a rebuke to the aggressive campaigning by the Prime Minister. (ANI)

All India Nepali Schedule Caste Association GTA Reservation Demand Darjeeling, Nov 9: The All India Nepali Schedule Caste Association today threatened to launch a dharna at Nabanna and a hunger strike after that if the state failed to start the process of amending the GTA Act in a month to provide seat reservation for the community in the hill body. Today, 1,000-odd members of the association brought out a silent rally from Darjeeling railway station to Chowrasta. They

also demanded a development board for the community and a 100-point roster system on GTA job reservation. G.N. Lomjel, general secretary of the association, said: "One of our main demands is seat reservation. We would request the state to start the process by amending the GTA Act in a month failing which, we will stage a dharna at Nabanna. After that, we might sit for an indefinite hunger strike."

There are 45 elected seats in the GTA and none of them are reserved. The community did not have any reservation in the 28 elected seats of the erstwhile Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council as well. "Seat reservation in the GTA must reflect our community's population in the hills which now stands at 17.5 per cent. We are deprived since 1988 (when DGHC was formed)," said association president R.

Members of the All India Nepali Schedule Caste taking out a march following their demands of the state government making amends in the GTA Act on Sunday.

Thatal. "If the GTA Act is not amended within the winter session, we are thinking of boycotting the coming elections," he said without elaborating.

"Our other demands include formation of a development board for the SC community and job reservation in the GTA. We will also write to the National Schedule Caste Commission," Thatal added. Morcha general secretary Roshan Giri said: "We will raise the demand at the meeting in Calcutta tomorrow." (Agencies)

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Amritsar: Paramilitary forces deployed following SAD's protest call Amritsar, Nov. 9: Following the 'Sarbat Khalsa' protest call by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Simranjeet Singh Mann tomorrow, the government has decided to move two paramilitary companies in Amritsar as a security measure.

Mann has called the 'Sarbat Khalsa' protest and more than 25,000 people, including many Sikh radical organizations, are expected to assemble in support.

There are high chances of the 'Khalistan' agenda being propagated during the protest and the police are expecting violence. The Punjab Government has appealed to the Sikh devotees to maintain peace and not attend or support the 'Sarbat Khalsa'. (ANI)

NTPC staff celebrate Raising Day

Angul, Nov 9: The Foundation day of NTPC was celebrated as NTPC Rai sing Day at Talcher Super Thermal Power Station, and Talcher Thermal power station here on Sunday.

To celebrate the day, a morning walk programme for employees was organized in which senior executives of the station, executives, members of the Ladies club Tanvi Sangam,members of unions participated. At NTPC Kaniha ,N K Kothari,Executive Director, hoisted the NTPC flag at PTS ground of the station in the presence of employees and CISF unit. Similarly at TTPS the general manager KRC Murthy hoisted flag.

Addressing the gathering Kothari highlighted the performance and achievements of NTPC and Talcher Kaniha sta-

tion. He sai d "NT PC was founded in 1975 as on date it has an installed capacity of 45548 MW with its 41 coal power stations including Coal, Hydro and Solar.

In the current fiscal year 2015-16 till the second quarter ending NTPC has generated 60.159 billion units which is 8 per cent more than the previous year. "Talcher Kaniha power station during this financial year till 6 November has achieved a PLF of 88.20 per cent with generation of 13971 Million Units compared to last year generation of 13575 Million Units and PLF of 85.29 per cent said Kothari. The general manager of TTPS,Murthy in his address to the employees on the occasion highlighted the success of NTPC limited and TTPS in the power generation. (Agencies)

BJP downplays Shotgun's attack, calls him 'disposable' New Delhi, Nov. 9: Firing fresh salvos at dissident leader Shatrughan Sinha, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday slammed the actor-politician and said that he does not have any role in the party's defeat in the Bihar Assembly polls. "What is the base of Shatrughan Sinha?

In spite of his objection, the Bharatiya Janata Party won all the seats in his constituency. It is different if he considers himself 'sikandar'," BJP MP Hukumdev Yadav told. "Due to indiscipline he has always said these kinds of things and it has been his habit. He is a creature of his habits.

The Bharatiya Janata Party did not have even zero loss due to Shatrughan Sinha," he added. Continuing his tirade against the BJP, Sinha on Sunday said

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Shiv Sena was looking for opportunity to attack BJP: NCP New Delhi, Nov. 9: Adding more salt to the wounds of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after its drubbing in Bihar, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Monday alleged that the Sena was looking for an opportunity to take a jibe at its alliance partner. "It seems that the Shiv Sena was looking for an opportunity. The moment the results came, they started giving statements. The results in

always reflects on its leader. However, on behalf of the Shiv Sena, I congratulate Nitish and hope the Bihar results will bring a new turn for the nation," Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut told in Mumbai. The BJP was counting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi'S growing popularity to counter the grand alliance led by Nitish Kumar in Bihar. The people of the state, however, yet again reposed their faith in Nitish giving the grand

Bihar have put the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Prime Minister in dock and it is clear that they will be attacked for it. People will criticize them as they had made this election a prestige issue," NCP leader Tariq Anwar told. The Shiv Sena had yesterday said the BJP-led NDA's defeat reflected directly on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Prime Minister Modi should accept his defeat as a party's loss

Can't satisfy 'everyone' in a democracy: Parrikar on OROP row New Delhi, Nov. 9: With the resurgence of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) row, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday said that every one had the right to put forth their demand in a democracy, but that did not mean that 'every demand' could be satisfied. "Look, we have fulfilled the main one rank one pension demand including the VRS. This is a democracy and one has the right to put forth their demand, but they can't expect it to be fulfilled every time. You fulfil one demand and another one springs up," Parrikar told reporters here. However, he added that the commission will look into any remaining problems even though the basic, core issue has been addressed. The government had earlier notified the implementation of the OROP scheme that will guaran-

tee equal pension to military personnel retiring at the same rank with the same length of service, regardless of the date of retirement. The Notification, however, failed to impress veterans are continuing with their agitation. "This is not acceptable as it amounts to one rank, five pensions. It is against the definition of OROP as accepted by Parliament twice," Major General Satbir Singh (retd) told the reporters.The veterans also announced that they would return their medals, and would observe a 'black Diwali' on November 11. The veterans are also gearing up to restart their 'fast unto death' at Jantar Mantar beginning next week.

Veterans have listed seven deviations in the announcement, including annual equalisation, 2013-2014 financial

year as the base year for calculating pension, taking the highest pension scale of 2013 as the base for calculation and not the average as announced by the gov-

ernment, not to link OROP with the seventh pay commission and accept that OROP once implemented is forever and in perpetuity. (ANI)

alliance a landslide wins in the polls. The BJP, which had contested on 160 seats, managed to win just 58. The BJP's alliance partners Ram Vilas Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and Upendra Kushwaha's Rashtriya Lok Samta Party (RLSP) performed extremely poor in the battle. The grand alliance bagged 178 seats, while the BJPled NDA won 58 seats.

(ANI)

PM Modi's foreign policy has yielded 'zero' results: Congress New Delhi, Nov. 9: The Congress on Monday criticized Prime MinisterNarendra Modi's foreign policy, saying his 14 months of diplomacy has yielded 'zero' results for India "Prime Minister has travelled abroad 29 times in last 14 months, this may be his 30th visit. And eventually the sum total of Mr. Modi's diplomacy is zero nothing comes out of his visits except some chest thumping here and there.

And accepting that people of India are rejecting him so may be his hunger for crowds abroad is what takes him out of the country so often," Congressleader Manish Tewari told. Taking a jibe at the BJP over its humili-

ating defeat in the Bihar Assembly polls, Tewari said the ruling party at the Centre should ponder over its drubbing in the state.

"Success has many fathers and failure has none. One clear message which comes out of Bihar is that people are not prepared to allow the RSS and the BJP to alter the fundamental construct of this country," said Tewari "The Hindus are also not comfortable with the attempts by the RSS and the NDA Government to turn India into a 'Hindu Pakistan'. So the sooner they give up this agenda, the better it would be for them," he added. The grand alliance bagged 178 seats, while the BJP-led NDA won 58 seats in Bihar. (ANI)

"Everyone had the right to put forth their demand in a democracy, but that did not mean that 'every demand' could be satisfied"- Says Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

Jan lokpal bill unlikely in winter session New Delhi, Nov 9: The anti-graft Jan Lokpal bill is unlikely to see the light of the day even during the winter session beginning on 18 November.

Unlike in its earlier 49day tenure in 2013-14, the AAP government wants to exercise "due diligence" in bringing the legislation - a tardy process. "We have decided to do everything as per required procedure unlike last year when the Lokpal legislation was sought to be pushed through in the assembly regardless of the prior approval of the central government," said a

Delhi government official. A government source said that the antigraft legislation was yet to be accorded clearance by the Delhi cabinet prior to being referred to Lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung, who, in turn, will forward it to the union home ministry which will then consult the law ministry on it the stipulated process.

An AAP insider, privy to the decision-making process in the Arvind Kejriwalled party, said there were more important tasks that needed attention. "Providing food and shelter to the

common man in the national capital is far more important," said the AAP insider. Considering the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government's thorny equation with the Centre, all this is unlikely to happen before the session that is not even a fortnight away. On 14 February, 2014, Mr Kejriwal had resigned as chief minister of Delhi after the Congress and the BJP had opposed the introduction of the antigraft bill over it not being approved by the Centre. However, exactly a year after that, the AAP came back to power with

67 seats in the 70-member assembly. If enacted, the bill will set up an ombudsman which will probe corruption charges against public functionaries, including the chief minister. In the run-up to the assembly polls in February, the Jan Lokpal was one of the main planks of the anti-graft party. The government had said it would table the bill in the Monsoon session. On 28 September, Kejriwal took to Twitter, saying that the bill was almost ready and the government should be able to present it in the winter session. (Agencies)

J-K: Mughal road opens after five days Rajouri, Nov. 9: The historic Mughal road, which had been closed due to heavy rains and snowfall, has finally opened after a gap of

Jammu highway in Ramban district which contributed heavily into the closure of the highway The Mughal Road lies between Bafliaz, in

five days here in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, due to heavy rains, landslides and shooting stones were triggered in Ramsoo and Magarkote areas of the Srinagar-

Poonch district, to Shopian district in the Kashmir valley. The road is 84 km long and passes over Pir Panjal Mountain range, bringing Poonch and Rajouri district closer to Srinagar. (ANI)

PM Modi lays thrust on Lok Adalats that ignoring him in Bihar indeed had cost his party a humiliating defeat. "You removed deserving people. You kept 'Bihari Babu' away from Bihar, even as he had predicted the writings on the wall," said Sinha. Former home secretary and BJP's Arrah MP R. K. Singh had earlier criticised his party's unit in Bihar for denying tickets to right candidates in the polls.

"Popular sitting MLAs are denied tickets and criminals are being given the tickets. No wonder party workers are enraged in Bihar," Singh told. (ANI)

New Delhi, Nov. 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday drew attention to the importance of Lok Adalats in helping the poor to get justice. "I am happy that discussions are being held on how the poor will get justice. I have been able to learn a lot by being here. There is so much concern being shown for the poor, but there is little awareness about it," he said while addressing a

conference on the occasion of Legal Services Day. Prime Minister Modi highlighted his agenda of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' and said that there must be 'Sabka Nyay' (justice for all). The Prime Minister also asked the law universities in the country to make their contribution to his idea of 'Sabka Nyay'.

"Our law universities should give special assignments to the students to do

research on Lok Adalats across the country. They should submit reports and give their suggestions. The students should know what the Lok Adalats are," he said. "With legal awareness, there must also be institutional awareness. Normal people are willing to bear injustice but they stay away from the courts. Lok Adalats have bridged this gap," he said. Prime Minister Modi highlighted that there are

more than 15 lakh Lok Adalats in the country which have delivered justice to 8.5 crore people. (ANI)

Cyclone to hit Tamil Nadu Chennai, Nov. 9: Low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a well marked depression bringing copious rainfall causing inundation of many low lying areas.

Deputy Director of the Meteorological De-

partment, S. R. Ramanan, told that the depression in the Bay of Bengal is 110 kilometres away from land. It is expected to make landfall between 12 to 2:30 p.m. close to Puducherry. "In the next 12 hours, we ex-

pect it to become a deep depression. It may possibly result in a cyclone storm later," he added.

The depression is 300 km south-east from Puducherry coast. It is likely to move northwest. Most parts of Tamil Nadu and

Puducherry are experiencing heavy rain since Sunday. Normal life has been affected due to intermittent heavy to very heavy rainfall in most parts of coastal districts since Sunday. Three people have lost their lives so far. (ANI)

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Bangladesh: Brutal murders of two children, six sentenced to death Dhaka, Nov 9: Six individuals were sentenced to death today by two Bangladeshi courts for tormenting to death two young men, including a 13-year-old whose demise had activated dissents in the nation after video footage of the ruthless attack turned viral.Four individuals were ordered to gallows in Sylhet where the convict killed 13-year old Samiul Islam Rajon nighttime of torture with sticks on 8 July subsequent to binds him to a pole, the court authorities said."They might be hanged by neck until they are dead," Sessions Judge Akbar Hossain Mridha

declared as the convicts remained on the dock while one of them was presented to equity in the wake of removing him from Saudi Arabia.Rajon, a vegetable merchant and understudy of a nearby school was cut to death guaranteeing he was included in stealing a rickshaw van, an assertion that police said was baseless.The consequent post-mortem examination report said Rajon passed on of cerebrum discharge however the specialists discovered 64 damage marks in his body while the confirmation recommended the kid was tormented for almost four hours until he inhaled his

Bangladesh court issues warrant against former PM Khaleda Zia's son Dhaka, Nov 9: A court in Bangladesh capital Dhaka issued an arrest warrant against the country's former prime minister Khaleda Zia's eldest son Tarique Rahman in a sedition case.Moshiur Malek, president of Bangabandhu Foundation, a pro-ruling Bangladesh Awami League organisation, filed the case over the opposition party deputy chief's comments calling Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman 'Pakbandhu (a friend of Pakistan)'. Malek in his plea on Sunday mentioned that Rahman at a programme in London on September 29 said his father Ziaur Rahman was the first president of Bangladesh.Rahman, also a senior vice chairman of Khaleda's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), called the founding father of Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur

Rahman a 'Pakbandhu (a friend of Pakistan)'.The plaintiff demanded punishment for his remarks which amounted to a distortion of the history of Bangladesh's Liberation War.The court of Dhaka's Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Lutfur Rahman Shishir, who issued the warrant on Sunday, also ordered the detective branch of Bangladesh police to investigate the charge.Rahman was arrested on March 7, 2007 on charges of corruption during the 2007-2008 military-controlled caretaker government.

Opposition chief Khaleda Zia often says political vendettas are to blame in her son's prosecutions during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's incumbent government against which she has been leading the opposition procession from her party. (Agencies)

last.The executioners additionally made a video of the torment and posted it on Facebook which inevitably turned into a web

sensation and earned enormous open clamor.The 28-minute video demonstrated the kid shouting for help,

weeping for water and asking for his life while the executioners giggled and scoffed at him as he shouted out "some per-

Washington, Nov 9: US Secretary of State John Kerry has congratulated people of Myanmar on the "peaceful and historic" election in the country, but noted that the polls were "far from perfect"."The US congratulates the people of Burma (Myanmar) on the November 8 election and commends all of the people and institutions in the country who worked together to hold a peaceful and historic poll," he said in a statement yesterday. Millions of people from around the country, many of whom were voting for the first time, seized this opportunity to move one step closer to

KEY POINT * Pakistan army Chief General Raheel Sharif will be visiting US next week where he will discuss security issues. * He will hold meetings with the political and military leadership of the US on different issues. * He will also brief the US officials about efforts being made for peace in Afghanistan.

sees an uniformed general it does not like, and the broad view in Washington is that Gen Raheel Sharif is still in his honeymoon phase with the US, where credulous spinmeisters weave yarns about the country's progressive and professional generals who will deliver results prescribed

by America, the same way expectations were set up for Sharif's predecessors Kayani and Musharraf, before they

Heavy smog shrouds northeastern China as winter begins Beijing, Nov 9: Air quality reached extremely hazardous levels in the northeastern Chinese city of Shenyang, as northern China began to burn coal to heat homes for winter.Real-time data released by the Shenyang Environmental Protection Agency Sunday showed the density of the poisonous tiny airborne matters known as PM2.5 was more than 1,000 micrograms per cubic meter.

Nearby cities also reported very high levels of the harmful particulates.The World Health Organization considers the safe level of PM 2.5 to be 25 micrograms per cubic meter on a 24-hour average basis.The readings from Shenyang are possibly the highest pollution levels ever recorded in China since the country began to monitor air quality and release real-time data in 2013.Local authorities said the density of PM 2.5 - considered extremely harmful to human health - peaked Sunday afternoon at more than 1,200 micrograms per cubic meter. The official Xinhua News Agency reported that the reading had reached as high as 1,400 micrograms per cubic meter at some monitoring sites.Local authorities issued the highest alert, warning residents to stay indoors and demanding that factories cut output to reduce pollution.Northern China typically burns coal to heat homes in the winter, a practice believed to have fouled the air. Emissions from industrial plants and the increasing use of cars also are major causes of air pollution in China. (Agencies)

Yangon, Nov 9: Myanmar's ruling party conceded defeat in the country's general election today as the opposition led by democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi appeared on course for a landslide victory."We lost," Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) acting Chairman Htay Oo told media in an interview a day after the Southeast Asian country's first free nationwide election in quarter of a century.The election commission has not yet announced any results from Sunday's poll, but Suu Kyi's National League of Democracy (NLD) said that partial counts showed it had won more than 80 percent of votes cast in the densely populated central regions.NLD spokesman Win Htein said that out-

side the central area, the Nobel peace laureate's party had so far won more than 65 percent of votes cast in the states of Mon and Kayin. Results from the five other states were not yet known, he added.It was not yet clear whether the NLD would win the two-thirds of seats in parliament it needs to form the first democratically elected Myanmar government since the early 1960s. But, with a first-pastthe-post system for winning constituencies, a commanding lead in the popular vote makes it likely.The election was a landmark in the country's unsteady journey to democracy from the military dictatorship that made it a pariah state for so long.

It is also a moment that Suu Kyi will relish after spending years under house arrest. (Agencies)

John Kerry congratulates people of Myanmar on historic election a democracy that respects the rights of all - a testament to the courage and sacrifice shown by the people of Burma over many decades, Kerry said."While these elections were an important step forward, we recognize that they were far from perfect," he said.

There remain important structural and systemic impediments to the realization of full democratic and civilian government, including the reservation of a large number of unelected seats for the military; the disfranchisement of groups of people who voted in previous elections, including the Rohingya; and the

disqualification of candidates based on arbitrary application of citizenship and residency requirements, Kerry said.Noting that the US along with the domestic and global observers have closely monitored the electoral process, he

After Nawaz visit, Pak's 'real' Sharif heads to US Washington, Nov 9: Washington DC is not a very big city by world capital standards, but evidently this town ain't big enough for two Sharifs from Pakistan to visit at the same time. Three weeks after the country's enfeebled PM Nawaz Sharif visited the White House to meet President Obama, the nation's army chief General Raheel Sharif will arrive here on a trip where real business is expected to be conducted.General Sharif will not be meeting President Obama, but there is little doubt that Washington regards him as the "real Sharif" and the "big Sharif", with whom it can do business, although it is not clear if he is seen as the better or worse of the two Sharifs. The US seldom

son please spare me".Past the four convicts, one was sentenced to life detainment and four were sentenced to diverse terms while three were vindicated out of 13 arraigned blamed.In the second case, Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court Dilruba Sulthana sentenced two individuals in southwestern city of Khulna where they killed 12-year-old kid Rakib Hawlader, whose insides were torn separated and lungs burst as the executioners pumped air in his body utilizing an air compressor through his rectum on 3 August.

(Agencies)

Myanmar opposition concedes poll defeat as Suu Kyi heads for landslide

were condemned.The Pakistani military itself has made no secret of the fact that it is the real power in the country. The military made the announcement about General Sharif's visit, with the army PR, three-star Lt Gen Asim Bajwa, tweeting that "#COAS will visit USA from 15-20 Nov. Will hold meetings with mil and political leadership on wide ranging security issues."The sheer chutzpah of an army shill

announcing that the general will be holding meetings with the political leadership of a country he is visiting would be surprising anywhere except in the case of Pakistan where the khakhis have long called the shots behind a civilian facade.The current military dispensation has been even more ruthless in asserting its primacy. Just days before PM Nawaz Sharif embarked on his visit to US last month, his NSA Sartaj Aziz was summarily relieved of his post and replaced with a retired three-star general, Naseer Khan Janjua. Janjua effectively became the civilian government's minder to ensure it did not cave into US pressure during the Washington visit.Such military over-

sight and control is now quite common across world capitals with Pakistan's khaki-designated minders even reporting to Rawalpindi's military intelligence establishment on the various ambassadors appointed by the civilian government, according to sources familiar with the workings of Pakistani embassies abroad. In fact, several key ambassadorships are held by retired military generals in an open display of who really calls the shots in a country that is only notionally a democracy. None of this has prevented any of the US administrations to continue the tedious facade of dealing with the powerless civilian governments. (Agencies)

With supplies halted, key drugs running out of stock Kathmandu, Nov 9: Obstruction of supplies to Nepal for more than last 40 days at Nepal-India border points has resulted in critical shortage of life-saving drugs, affecting thousands of patients in hospitals and health facilities.Hospital officials in Kathmandu have warned that health facilities would run out of their stocks in two weeks if situation does not improve, which could put thousands of patients at risk of suffering far-reaching health complications.Referral hospitals including Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Bir Hospital and Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, are fast running out of their stocks of life-saving drugs, including adrenaline and atrophin that are used for heart patients."If we do not get the consignments of drugs languishing at border points, our services will be critically affected," said Dr Uttam Shrestha, Director of

Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre.Essential medicines for patients being treated in the Intensive Care Units are already in short supply in major hospitals in Kathmandu, while reagent stock of laboratories is depleting. Radiology units are also struggling to provide diagnostic results due to lack of films.Dr Keyoor Gautam, Chairman of Jawalakhel-based Samyak Diagnostics, said lack of test tubes and fuel has forced them to limit their operation hours, at least by a couple of hours every day.Officials at the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) said they have agreed to ferry essential drugs via air routes and are committed to ensuring smooth functioning of health services.Dr Guna Raj Lohani, chief of Curative Division at MoHP, said the ministry is working to bring essential medicines from other countries including Thailand. Health policy

experts have said restriction in supplies is against the World Health Organisation Constitution, to which Nepal and India are signatories. The WHO Constitution identifies health as fundamental human right. Dr Suniti Acharya, senior health policy analyst and former WHO representative to Bangladesh, said people have not been able to access health services due to acute fuel crisis. Pregnant women, new mothers and babies have been affected the most, she said. Patients of non-communicable diseases too are bearing the brunt of acute shortage of medicines, as they need to take medicines on regular basis, and failing to do so could have serious health impacts."The UN agencies including the WHO and Unicef have failed in their advocacy role. They must speak up when people in Nepal are being deprived of health services," said Dr Acharya. (Agencies)

said the international community will continue to watch the vote counting process and encourage all parties to help ensure the tabulation is transparent and credible and any complaints are addressed promptly, transparently and

appropriately.The election has the potential to be an important step towards greater peace, prosperity and democracy for the people of Burma, he noted."We encourage the political leaders in the country to work together in the spirit of national unity and democratic reform to seek what is best for the country," he added."A peaceful postelection period is crucial for stability and maintaining the confidence of the people in the credibility of the electoral process and the overall political transition. The US remains committed to supporting

the people of Burma in their pursuit of democracy, development and national reconciliation going forward," Kerry added.Yesterday, millions of people exercised their franchise in a historic general election in which opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party was expected to secure an easy victory.Nobel Laureate Suu Kyi was barred from the presidency by the army-scripted constitution. A quarter of seats were reserved for the military. Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslim minorities were excluded from voting. (Agencies)

Govt-Morcha talks postponed Kathmandu, Nov 9: The talks between the government and agitating Madhesi Morcha scheduled for today has been postponed citing need for further homeworks for the meet.Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Kamal Thapa who leads the government talks team tweeted about the postponement of the

meeting today. It was scheduled for 1 pm today in Singha Durbar. Morcha had threatened to walk out of the dialogue after violent clashes in Birgunj last week but agreed to resume after meeting government talk's team on Sunday.DPM Thapa, however, did not mention the new dates for the meet. (Agencies)

Pakistan, Afghan unofficial talks begin today

Islamabad, Nov 9: Pakistani and Afghan members of the civil society and analysts will hold two-day unofficial dialogue in Islamabad on Nov: 9-10, to discuss ways how to remove differences between the two countries.The Center of Research and Security Studies (CRSS) in partnership with its Afghan counterpart DURAN Research and Analysis (DRA) is launching a major Pakistan- Afghanistan Track 1.5/II project "Beyond Boundaries", as part of its efforts to help improve relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a statement said.The Beyond Boundaries comprises two working groups i.e. Regional Security Group, and Civil Society and Youth Group, aimed at facilitating and promoting people-to-people contacts.The first in a series of seven meetings - the Youth and Civil Society Group- is taking place from November 9-10 at

Islamabad and has assumed unusual significance because of the current tensions and the stalled dialogue between the two governments.The arrival of the Afghan Civil Society and Youth delegation marks the resumption of dialogue between non-governmental and political stakeholders from the two countries to the backdrop of a politically difficult and challenging environment.The Track 1.5/ 11 becomes important also because the bilateral relationship has been fraught with mutual mistrust been the proxy battleground for complicated regional relationships.An unstable Afghanistan-Pakistan relationship is fundamentally detrimental to peace and development in the region. Initiatives like Beyond Boundaries will bring together influential government and non-governmental stakeholders who can help lessen tensions, address misconceptions, and revive some

level of confidence; and eventually urge both governments and key stakeholders away from the prior behavior of confrontation and an antagonistic-approach towards a more trust and collaborative-based approach for peace, security, and regional cooperation.The working groups on regional security and civil society will address varied themes that are important in the peace process between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It is also supposed to build upon existing and increase future people to people contact.The key objectives of the initiative are: expanding the peace constituency through friendship groups in both countries; improving support for better Afghanistan-Pakistan relationship through dialogue among the influential stakeholders and informing policy makers through consensus recommendations.

(Agencies)

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WIDE PROSPECTIVE

Being the Devil's Advocate

An 80,000-crore package Towards a stronger and new Kashmir Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked Atal Bihari Vajpayee and announced a Rs. 80,000-crore package saying funds would not be a constraint in building a modern, progressive and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir. The package of Rs. 80,000 crore includes money for providing relief and rehabilitation to last year's flood victims, rehabilitation of West Pakistan refugees and Kashmir pandits, roads and highways, health and tourism. In Jammu, Modi also inaugurated the phase-II of the Baglihar power project at Chanderkote and laid the foundation stone for four-laning of Udhampur-Ramban (40 km) and Ramban-Banihal (32 km) sections of JammuSrinagar National Highway.

Over Rs. 44,800 crore out of the Rs. 80,000-crore package announced by the Prime Minister have been earmarked for improving road infrastructure and promoting tourism in the State. An amount of Rs. 7,854 crore has been given for flood relief, reconstruction and flood management. According to a statement, this includes monetary help to people for reconstruction of damaged houses and for infrastructure; restoration of livelihood for traders and small businessmen; a plan for comprehensive flood management of river Jhelum and its tributaries; and Jhelum-Tawi flood reconstruction project. A sum of Rs. 42,611 crore is for road and highway projects which include construction of Zojila tunnel; semi ring roads in Jammu and Srinagar; projects under Bharat Mala for better connectivity; and upgradation of important highways and other projects in the State.

A total of Rs. 2,241 crore is meant for promoting tourism in the State by developing new projects and tourist circuits, and setting up of 50 tourist villages.

In addition, Rs. 11,708 crore are for power, new and renewable energy. This includes augmentation of power infrastructure and distribution systems; solar power; small hydro projects. Rs. 4,900 crore has been earmarked for improving health care facilities in the state which includes creation of two AIIMS-like institutions in both capital cities of the State, and support for creation of infrastructure in hospitals and primary health centres.

When one suffers setback, another rises Topsy-turvy Indian politics The result of the Bihar election poll is typically being hard on and in BJP's face. The result once again proved that nothing can be predicted before the result. The game of election can change anytime towards anyone. When almost all Indians thought that Narendra Modi with the "NAMO" mission will be successful in establishing the empire of BJP in the whole of India, at that very time BJP had a discouraging lose at the Bihar polls.

Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar is all set for a third term as Bihar chief minister as the grand alliance surged past the majority mark and left the BJP-led coalition far behind in the counting of votes for one of India's most politically-crucial states. Data from the election commission's website for 240 of the state's 243 seats showed the RJD-JD(U)-Congress alliance led in 166 seats, an emphatic victory over the NDA that could only win around 66 seats, belying all predictions of a closely-contested election.

Many supporters of RJD-JD(U)-Congress even termed this victory as the the defeat of hatred, arrogance and anger. After the result many supporters of RJD-JD(U)-Congress also asked the Prime Minister to cut down on his foreign trips and campaign speeches and instead "work for the farmers and the youth". This is the second straight electoral setback for the BJP after its massive Lok Sabha win last year and a victory in a string of state polls.

It was swept aside in the Capital by the Aam Aadmi Party earlier this year. The state elections assumed national significance during a bitter, high-octane campaign where Modi addressed 30 rallies and may lead to opposition parties coming together nationally. This may cost the government dearly in the upcoming winter session of Parliament where a belligerent Opposition is likely to stall the NDA's legislative agenda. The BJP which was celebrating when the initial trends showed them ahead, sobered down after the picture changed. The Congress outdid expectations, leading in 19 of the 41 seats it contested, a four-fold increase over its earlier tally of four seats. The party's upbeat mood was evident from vice-president Rahul Gandhi's tweets. "This is a victory of unity over divisiveness. Humility over arrogance. Love over hate. A victory of the people of Bihar," he tweeted. The elections also marked a comeback for former chief minister Lalu Prasad, who was all but written off a few years ago mired in corruption scandals and plummeting popularity.

His Rashtriya Janata Dal emerged the biggest winner with 75 seats, leaving behind not only the BJP at 60 seats but also its ally Janata Dal(United) at 73. Lalu was targeted repeatedly by the BJP that raked up fears of a return to Jungle Raj - a reference to the 15 years of RJD rule that saw widespread lawlessness and little development. Lalu's 2010 loss was also the year Nitish Kumar stormed to power in Patna, then in alliance with the BJP, on the back of massive discontent against the RJD, especially among the Mahadalits. The JD(U)-BJP coalition ruled the state for the next eight years till Nitish walked out of the 17-year-old alliance in 2013 over Narendra Modi's elevation as the NDA's chief campaigner for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Indra Kr. Bhujel

French Revolution was one of the most savage and blood shedding revolutions in history.

The fiercest and the dreadful of all during this time period was the guillotine, it never ceased dripping in blood of the revolutionist as well as that of the ruler class.

The Revolution had given many things to the world, and the most brilliant was the man we know as Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon Bonaparte could be truly called a product of the revolution. It was this time period that raised his stature from a simple soldier to the greatest military commander in the history of the war.

In opposition to the monarchism, his was a true fight for the people and their rights. But ironically, the same Napoleon who became Messiah of the people for dismantling monarchism was circumstantially bound so much so that he himself had to be the Monarch of French eventually!

Whole his life he dreamt for a unified Europe, Europe that is free of war and savage, poverty and suffering; a Europe that will devote all its time in the welfare of the people. And to materialize his dream and aim, he undertook all the possible means of his time, including military.

His consistent involvement in war was vehemently opposed by one of the most influential lady of that time, Madame De Steal. A celebrated conversational eloquence and political

intellectual, her influence in the history of French cannot be denied. She was there in each and every fight and suffering of France with her writings, influencing people and the society.

Napoleon of that time was the synonym for victory, and the world was at his mercy. There was nothing that he could not do, and there was none to whom he need to afraid of or care for. But this mighty emperor if did fear anybody then it was Madame De Steal.

His fear was not the person called Madame Steal, but her quintessential knowledge and intellect in front of which Napoleon always felt defeated. Napoleon feared her because, "She teaches people to think who never thought before, or who had forgotten how to think." Her writing had such a great influence on the masses that Napoleon Bonaparte had to threaten her of dire consequences.

Madame De Steal is a classic example of how a pen is mightier than the sword. If we go back to the history, we have Bankim Chandra C h a t t e r j e e ' s AnandMath, the novel that has the immortal song VANDE MATARAM. No one would deny that it was this song and the opening lines that consistently fueled courage and the patriotism to our freedom fighters. A slogan of Vande Mataram was enough to stir the masses. The effect of the book and the song was so immense that British had to burn and ban the book.

Rosa Luxemburg influenced the War time Germany not only by her left winged politics, but more prominently by her writings. The 'Spartacus Leagues' that carry her messages in the form of letters, pamphlets and articles opposing the war and Govt. became a weapon against which there was no shield with

the Government. Her writings and its effect was so immense that the German Government had nothing with them to stop her voice than to kill her.

History is full of such mighty pens that had shaken the monarch, despotic government and the unruly rulers, and that too in the time period when those who had the power had it absolutely. But today's world is a different world, a world that is civilized, conscious and jealously safeguarding individual's rights, and the common people's voice has become a voice robust enough to be listened. It is a real surprise seeing our litterateurs taking a mean of protest which is so divergent to their nature. Do our writers and artists lack confidence in their genre, or they are politically influenced to do so? Picasso showed his protest by creating Guernica. The war devastated humanity has no better platform than in the painting of Picasso.

Karl Marx's book singlehandedly established the worker power in the world dominated by the capitalist where as Salman Rushdie and Tashlima Nashrin have shaken the very foundation of the Islamic orthodoxy. Paul Robson by his song revolutionized the Latin America and became the profound voice of the Civil Right movement. His blended talent as athletics, artistry and humanitarian is a legacy.

The Award returning parade that goes on these days is a cause for concern, in the sense that it is a manufactured one.

Despite controversy at the nature of the award giving and selection procedure, Sahitya Academy Award has its importance; in fact all the awards that a government gives. It bears more importance when seen from the prospective of the outer world.

It gives a wrong mes-

sage that everything is not fine in India when illuminati of this award return it.

What happened in Dadri was an unfortunate event that should be condemned. But it is foolish to demand that Prime Minister should say something on this event.

Nevertheless, it is not logical to pursue PM to comment in almost every happening in the country. Our so called intelligentsia should understand that it is election time, Bihar undergoes voting, in the next Assam is ready, and the once dominating and mighty Congress is almost uprooted.

At this juncture, it should be obvious to understand that any event that tries to cater national attention may be a manipulated one. To become the victim of somebody's game plan is mere foolishness.

The sheep - race begins with Nayantara Sehgal returning the Sahitya Academy Award. It is interesting to note that she never thought the nation was suffering from intolerance and religious fascist from 84 to 86s.

Nayantara Sehgal received her Sahitya Academy Award in the year 1986, just two years after the Sikh massacre in 1984.

The aftermath scenario of India at the assassination of Indira Gandhi made whole of the army, police and the Government a dead enemy of the Sikhs, killing almost

8000 Sikhs, brutally, savagely and inhumanly.

Gang-rape and extermination of turbanedheaded people was the only work performed by the Indira Supporter.

And the newly elected PM Mr. Rajiv Gandhi had his famous comment: "When a big tree falls, the earth shakes."

How come that Nayantara Sehgal remained unaffected by the religious intolerance shown to a minority community by a mighty Govt? Was the democracy not shattered; was the secularism of the country not defied then?

Or was it due to the fact that she is the kith and kin of the Nehru family?

Mrs. Sehgal Award returning act is ill motivated, and there is no doubt about it. Things that cause bewilderment is how other writers too jumped into the show.

How genuine is the cause of opposition; it becomes meaningless when there is room for doubt on actions that meant protest. The writers and the artists have unmistakably shown their selective emotions.

And that has caused all this sorts of arguments and counter arguments.

We should be in no doubt that there is some changes awaiting us.

The dynastic rule has been eliminated after a tedious wait and suffering. BJP, RSS has been waiting and preparing their ground for long.

Now when they came to power, that too in more

than enough majority, how can a sensible person think that they will forget their aims and objectives? When a Muslim can become a member of death squad and can kill and be killed in the name of Allah despite being a computer gig and engineer, why we always want that a Hindu will be always a secular and tolerant Hindu? Hindu extremism is a reality, and we have to accept it. It is not the beginning of fascism. Fascism is pre-existing in India. It is nothing to do with saffronization, it is nothing to do with religious intolerance. It was an unfortunate event, or so to say a series of unfortunate events that lead to this point.

It is time when we should be clear what we mean by Secularism.

Secularism doesn't imply to create hue and cry whenever anything happened to the Muslim.

There are others also who falls in the category of minority.

The work of a writer, an artist is to create atmosphere of trust and belief, not to do politics. Renaissance is the best example to be followed in this regard. The whole Europe was changed by an apolitical effort.

Changes that Renaissance brought in Europe was change arising out of creativeness, not by mere slogan and wanton opposition.

Celebrate a Pollution free, Environmentally Safe Diwali

Sir, With the Festival of Lights round the corner there is promise of fun and laughter. But in the midst of all that, we should keep in mind the fragile state of the earth and also those less privileged than yourself.

Traditionally, Diwali was celebrated by lighting

earthen lamps signifying the triumph of good over evil.

For most people lighting of firecrackers is the highlight of Diwali. Brighter the sparkles, louder the noise the greater the thrill!! In fact to many of us, these aesthetic forms of light seem so appropriate and most essential when celebrating the 'Festival of Lights'.

But little do people realize that in our increasingly populated and polluted cities, the temporary joy of watching the firecrackers is soon replaced by the intense air pollution caused by these. The toxic substances used in the firecrackers release toxic gases that are harmful to the health of all living beings. The high level of noise generated by the crackers cause immense suffering to birds and animals. Besides, Diwali crackers are also dreaded by the sick and the ailing.

Sadly, few of us realise that the firecrackers used on Diwali are mostly made by very young children. Since the substances being handled are extremely toxic many of these child labourers get sick and die in their early teenage years.

Recent studies have also shown that the large amounts of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen fumes that are released when crackers are burst cause immense damage to the environment and to the quality of air that we breathe. Besides humans, the effects of the pollution and the loud noise emitted by the crackers also takes its toll on animals, especially dogs, who have an accentuated power of hearing and the loud noise makes them cower with fear as they are unable to fathom what is going on around them. Plants, too,

wilt due to the effect of extreme air pollution.

Also the noise levels in the Indian cities during the night of Diwali festival were also found to be higher.

The deterioration of ambient air quality due to the anthropogenic activity such as the use of firecrackers in the megacities of India has significant impacts on human health on a regional scale.

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Stateless child born every 10 minutes: United Nations Being born with no nationality can cause children irreparable harm, the United Nations said on Monday, estimating that a stateless child is born every 10 minutes, notably as a consequence of armed conflict.

"In the short time that children get to be children, statelessness can set in stone grave problems that will haunt them throughout their childhoods and sentence them to a life of discrimination, frustration and despair," UN refugee agency chief Antonio Guterres said in a new report. The UNHCR report highlights consequences such as children being deprived of medical care,education and future access to employment. "In countries hosting the 20 largest stateless populations, at least 70,000 stateless children are born each year" -- or one about every 10 minutes, said the UNHCR, which is aiming to eliminate statelessness by 2024.

The report, to be launched by Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York on Wednesday, notes that in 30 countries national documentation is required to access basic medical treatment, while in 20 countries stateless children cannot even be vaccinated. The problem is particularly severe among refugees affected by conflict, the report said. In Syria, children

can acquire nationality only through their fathers, but the four-year civil war has forced more than four million people to flee the country and left 25% of refugee families fatherless.

Women who fled Syria while pregnant told UN interviewers that their hopes of one day returning home with their families could be crushed without a birth certificate to prove that their children are Syrian. The UN agency proposed several measures to eliminate the scourge of statelessness, including the reform of discriminatory laws that prevent mothers from passing on nationality to their children. Children should also automatically become nationals of the country where they are born, UNHCR further said.

The report identified discrimination as the main cause of statelessness, pointing to 20 countries where nationality can be denied on the basis of ethnicity, race or religion.

In some countries, laws prohibiting such discrimination are ignored in practise, such as theDominican Republic where people of Haitian descent have often been denied Dominican citizenship, UNHCR said.

Globally, "several million children are watching their childhoods slip away without the sense of belonging and protection that comes with a nationality," the report said.

Pair it up with chunky earrings and traditional jewellery. This will certainly bring in the Diwali feel. Your office might host a Diwali party, and you have fin got a chance to show off that beautiful saree!

3) Light up your house After shopping for new clothes, shop for fancy diyas and scented candles. You can also buy plain brown diyas and paint them. Show off your painting skills.

Take pictures, post them online and bombard your friends' timelines with your creativity! Hang string lights or fairy lights outside your window, or in the balcony.

4) Make Rangolis Isn't Diwali just incomplete without a colourful rangoli at your doorstep? Check out a few YouTube rangoli tutorials and try them out. If you aren't very creative, make a simple one and decorate it with diyas. Take Picture, repeat.

5) Firecrackers: Ok, no. Don't burst crackers. There are more cool things you can do than bursting crackers. So keep reading.

6) Plan Diwali night with your friends There are a lot of options here. You will certainly have colleagues and friends who are planning to spend the day alone too. Call them up. Meet up for dinner, or plan a nightout. Get a pack of cards or board

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Corruption in public life Teson Abo Corruption in simple terms may be described as "an act of bribery". It has also been described as "the use of public power for private profits in a way that constitutes a breach of law or a deviation from the norms of society". Corruption is spread over in the society in several forms. Of these, the major ones are: bribery, nepotism, misappropriation, patronage, favouritism, etc.

In fact, corruption is a multifaceted problem giving rise to a numberless social, economic, political and moral crises in the society. Today politics is a lucrative career.

Individuals take to politics as a profitable career to secure easy money.

However, politics without ethics is a disaster.

Many of today's leaders are hypocrites and have betrayed the country and the people. Immorality in politics has become so pervasive that a common man has no social security, medical facilities, efficient public transport system and freedom from exploitation.

It is well known that a large number of politicians, not only in India but also almost in all countries are corrupt.

People never feel shocked when politicians' corruption is divulged. Honest politicians are a rare breed today. Corrupt politicians not only did go scot-free, unharmed and

unpunished but they also managed to strut on the political stage as honourable leaders.

There was a time when mafia help the politicians to win elections. Now, for some years the mafia want their share in power.

Certain political leaders are stalking the government. They come to the help of the ruling party to bale it out inside or outside the parliament. In 2009 general election 150 MPs with criminal record were elected to the parliament. Over sixty-five years of independence are mired in corruption. The country needs meaningful change in governance.

India ranks near the bottom of International Corruption Index.

In this land of ours, while a thief who commits theft for feeding his hungry children after remaining unemployed for a long time is promptly put behind bars, those who plunder the country masquerade as honourable citizens with all the paraphernalia merely because they happen to be bigwigs in politics or close to centres of power. Indian polity is in a sorry plight. Politics has become synonymous with unethical practices. Today no party is free from the influence of criminals. Though there were never any doubts that such a nexus existed, the findings of Vohra Committee Report was not released by the government for about two years. And

What to do if you are spending Diwali away from home What do you first imagine when you think of Diwali? Spending time with family at home?

Bursting crackers with your siblings? Visiting your extended relatives? Or maybe a big fat family dinner?

And are you looking at spending Diwali alone this year? Work isn't allowing you to be home those few days?

Don't be upset. Here are a few tips to make you feel less lonely, and more Diwali-ey this time.

1) Clean your house/ PG You maybe an obsessive cleaner, or maybe someone who likes to live in a mess. But cleaning the house a few days before Diwali will remind you of the time when your mom forced you to clean your room and throw away everything you ever hoarded. This will constantly remind you Diwali is on its way and keep you busy.

Recycle those old newspapers, clean those fans, remove the cobwebs, arrange your cupboard. Haven't you seen your mom do everything on her own every year? You've got this!

2) Retail therapy Shop! Yes, shop for new clothes, ethnic ones.

Dressing up well will keep you in a good mood and not bring down your spirits.

Girls, wear those sarees that you haven't touched and have been lying in your cupboard forever.

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when it was released it was only in fragments. In the last 3 decades or so, several scandals and financial irregularities, including paying of massive commissions, payoffs and kickbacks, have been reported in our country. Mostly, it is the chief ministers, ministers, leaders holding important political positions, bureaucrats and big businessmen who are reported to be involved in these scams. But nothing tangible has been done in uncovering, tracing, apprehending, prosecuting and punishing the culprits on the plea of inadequate evidence.

It is ostensible that no political leader is willing to show political will to bring the investigation to logical end. They can talk and indulge in breast beating but not expose the fact of corruption.

The fact deserves the attention of the people in view of how all the political parties got united in objecting to the verdict of the Supreme Court in a related case. They objected to filing the details of their assets, sources of incomes and their criminal records at the time of filing the nominations.

Worse still, judiciary itself is in collusion with corrupt politicians and bureaucrats. Criminals in public life are ruling the roost. In present circumstances no light is visible at the end of the tunnel.

The situation has grown so much out of control

you didn't stuff yourself with sweets. You can try making some gulab jamuns at home. Making Diwali sweets at home will keep you occupied and bring in the festive feeling. You can share a plate of sweets with your neighbours.

And the advantage of doing this? When that plate returns, it will be filled with all sorts of Diwali delicacies! #AwesomeIndianTraditions (Psst... in case the experiment fails, buy some fancy sweets from outside. No one has to know) 10) Charity activities Visit an orphanage and donate clothes, food or money. After you have cleaned your room, you may have a few set of clothes that you want to give away.

Visit old age homes and spend your day there. They could be as lonely as you are at that age. Nothing like bringing a smile on someone's face.

Now that you are armed with these tips, we hope you have a fantastic Diwali this year!

led to adulteration of eatables, spurious drugs and shortage of many consumer items and has destabilised governments both at the centre and in the states.

Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom. On this account Indians have miserably failed. This kind of nexus is helpful to the politicians. But the things took ugly turn when they started demanding share in the exercise of political powers.

Now the criminals have themselves become politicians. They take the place of pride beside their masters. This is the deadly worm that could happen to Indian democracy. When the criminals become the leaders of the party, the ministers and the chief ministers, the whole society is affected down to a common man in the streets. Government agencies investigating the crimes reveal that the criminals are law unto themselves. How unfortunate it is that the chief ministers charged and convicted of crimes and sent to jail run the government from the prisons because they instal their favourites as chief ministers. Legislatures of all the states, according to a conservative estimate,

have anything between one-third and fourth of history sheeters as members.

Corruption in India has become deep-rooted and is galloping unchecked and unhindered. Crime and corruption are two ingredients that make up modern politics even at the highest level of our country. It is tragic that almost all the political parties have collectively rejected the mandate of supreme court regarding the electoral reforms. In accordance with it a candidate for election is required to give the details of the trials, convictions and financial status at the time of filing nomination papers. What a hypocrisy on the part of our custodians of democracy. In any democracy citizens always have the last laugh.

Only those leaders should be voted to power as long as they are not tainted and mired in criminality. Indians must realise that it is now or never. In short criminalisation of politics and politicisation of crime has become all pervasive in Indian polity. Crime is rewarded and virtue is out of favour. Therefore, the voters should rise to the occasion and throw the criminal elements out of politics.

Communication is the bedrock of development Lomhom Tangha

games. You can even cook dinner for them, if you are confident enough.

Share your Diwali stories with each other.

Take a number of pictures and of course, selfies. You will never forget the Diwali you have (not) spent alone.

7) Call/Skype/Viber with family Call your mom up; ask her what is she cooking.

Ask your dad who all are visiting and who gifted whom what.

Send your families gifts back home. Make a video call too if possible. This will make you feel extremely nostalgic. Now, don't cry.

There, there.

8) Visit your friends' family If you have good friends in the city, then you can visit them. Their moms would sure be more than happy to invite you for Diwali dinner.

Spend the evening with them. You will distract yourself from all the loneliness you are going through.

9) Make sweets Diwali=Sweets!

Diwali isn't Diwali if

that nexus between the criminals and politicians is not limited only to making money or fighting elections. Now this nexus has crossed national border connections as well giving rise to cross border terrorism. Through this connection they have been able to trap ministers and politicians to gain access to Indian security forces. The crimepolitics nexus has become a national risk. As a matter of fact it is unfortunate that democracy in India has been hijacked by the criminal elements.

The use of money and muscle power in elections is the order of the day.

We should not forget that corruption has affected our society in several ways. Corruption has created violence and lawlessness in the society since the corrupt man has the money power to influence the executors of law to serve him. Corruption has retarded economic development of the country and has given rise to casteism, linguism, and communalism. Corruption has diminished morality and destroyed individual character and has increased black money in the country. Corruption has heightened inefficiency, nepotism, and lethargy and has created indiscipline in all fields of administration, making the life of common man miserable and has reduced the credibility of officials in the eyes of masses. Corruption has

Changlang is all set to enjoy the services of Vodafone after many decades of life with traditional and the lone BSNL services. Off course, in the meantime, Aircel did try their best but owing to some problems they could establish themselves here.

It is believed that some anti social elements were behind the reason of Aircel not finding its feet in Changlang. Militancy has been one of the reasons which curtailed the avenues of investment from corporates from outside into this land locked headquarters. The SDOT have been often heard avoiding residing here for fear of extortion demands. The life of a human is more important than a lucrative job posting since life once lost cannot be recovered. At this point, the incumbent officers are correct in their choice but the loss on the part of the citizens who have to bear the brunt of lack of development is immeasurable. On the other hand, many officers have been heard siphoning off the funds in the name of payments to the outlaws as extortion money. There will always be people who would take advantage of the adversity of the situations leaving this poor denizens to believe in the wise saying "There's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip".

What they call luck is their sole philosophy, since they are robbed by politicians from the east,

officers from the west, militancy from the north and the charlatans (those outsiders who come to the district to mint money and who do not have any part in the development of the locality) from the south.

The poor denizens of the district are hard pressed from all sides; just the only way out is to look up at God almighty for deliverance from the miseries of life. There is complete breakdown of human resource development in the first place owing to frustrations and unemployment. Many of the young-

leader. Such partialities lead to disparity in the societies, one section of the people will enjoy the government jobs and another section of the people will remain unemployed most of their lives who are bound to choose two destinies: drugs or guns to ease their pains of frustration. My question is why do we elect an MLA? Off course, to lead a society towards prosperity.

If the one who are supposed to lead a society towards prosperity indulge in corruption and partiality, will they be

sters are becoming prey to drugs abuse and militancy and the greatest questions in every conscientious mind are who will bail them out of these two dungeons? Many teenagers are joining militant groups without actually being unaware of the hard life and consequences.

Partialities are never a good sign of a right

able to lead us? I know everyone is aware of this question but why always the general masses fail to choose the right leaders?

The answer is very simple and evident, stop accepting money during elections for votes. You have no rights to demand for development unless you refrain from accepting money for votes. Yes, this

all will take time to become butterflies from the coconic stage but when would be the right time, I wonder? Towards this, communication is the path breaker for all the development be it social, political, economic, cultural since it helps the management to navigate the executions of the developmental affairs in any area. One must be busy in life to be healthy and wise for the rolling stone gathers no moss.

Leaders are born and that's why no true leader tries to be a leader; something happens to them.

They have an awareness to do something, but they are always reluctant.

Great leaders are reluctant people. Nelson Mandela was like that.

He discovered a passion against the oppression that made him a leader.

He pursued a purpose. If you want to be a great, don't try to be great. Find your gift and serve it.

That's what leaders do.

Every human being has the instinct to be a leader but most people on earth will die as a follower. I hope you are not the one.

Most people will die as followers not discovering his capability. Your culture will convince you that you have a limitation.

Your traditions will bind you as a prisoner to a law leaving no scope for expansion. Your human wisdom will limit you to human society; there is however another realm called spirituality where your inner strengths are discovered and prepares you to realize your destiny.

BUSINESS

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Decline in export of oilmeals Kochi, Nov 9: The export of oilmeals during October 2015 is reported at just 13,716 tonnes against 2,38,703 tonnes in October 2014, that is down by 94 per cent. The overall export of oilmeals during April-October 2015 is reported at 7,63,113 tonnes against 12,63,073 tonnes during the same period of last year, that is down by 40 per cent, according to the data compiled by The Solvent Extractors' Association of India. Soybean crushing is very much reduced due to continuous disparity and high price of domestic market affecting overall domestic availability of both oils and meals. The export of soybean meal is at a historical low during

current year and reduced month by month and reported 46,980 tonnes compared to 1,40,098 tonnes during the first seven months of the financial year 2015-16.

Similarly, rapeseed meal export is also reduced to one-third of last year.

Also, capacity utilisation is at the lowest. Industry is passing through very though time and many plants are close down due to disparity in crushing and export, according to a press release. The robust pace of soybean crushings and ample soybean supplies both in the northern and the southern hemisphere kept world market prices of soya meal under pressure and sharply below the year-earlier levels.

DWINDLING EXPORTS ¨ The export of oilmeals during October 2015 is reported at just 13,716 tonnes against 2,38,703 tonnes in October 2014, that is down by 94 per cent. ¨ The overall export of oilmeals during April-October 2015 is reported at 7,63,113 tonnes against 12,63,073 tonnes during the same period of last year, that is down by 40 per cent. ¨ The export of soybean meal is at a historical low during current year and reduced month by month and reported 46,980 tonnes compared to 1,40,098 tonnes during the first seven months of the financial year 2015-16. ¨ Similarly, rapeseed meal export is also reduced to one-third of last year.

Also, capacity utilisation is at the lowest. ¨ Soybean meal Argentina / Brazil origin being currently quoted CIF Rotterdam between $360-370 per tonnes, where as Indian soybean meal is quoted at $500 ex-Kandla. ¨ India is totally out-priced in international market due to high price in local market.

Soybean meal Argentina / Brazil origin being currently quoted CIF Rotterdam between

PF interest rate for 2015-16 likely to be announced by EPFO on Nov 24 New Delhi, Nov 9: Retirement body EPFO is likely to announce interest rate on PF deposit for 2015-16 at its trustees' meeting on November 24.

"The proposal for fixing rate of interest on PF deposits for 2015-16 is likely be discussed and approved in the 209th meeting of EPFO's Central Board of Trustees (CBT) on November 24, 2015," a source said. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) had provided 8.75 per cent interest on PF deposits for 2013-14 and 2014-15.

Speculation are rife that interest rate on savings schemes can come down in view of interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India earlier this year. Lowering of interest on rates on savings scheme will help government to nudge banks to bring down lending rates. After RBI cut interest rate by half a percentage point in September

end, finance ministry had said that it will review rate of interest on small savings scheme. These schemes include Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (MIS), Public Provident Fund (PPF), Post Office Time Deposit Scheme, Senior Citizen's Savings Scheme, Post Office Savings Account, and Sukanya Samriddhi Accounts. "It has also been decided that the government will undertake a review of small saving interest rate also," Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das had said.

However, fixing the interest on EPF solely depends on the EPFO's apex decision making body CBT headed by the Labour Minister as the body provides rate of return from its own income. Once the rate of interest is decided and announced by the CBT, it is sent to the Finance Ministry for concurrence. The latter approves the proposal if EPFO has sufficient in-

come to provides the proposed rate of interest on PF from its income during the year without any shortfall.

After the approval of Finance Ministry, the rate of interest is notified and credited to the accounts of over five crore subscribers of the body. Apart from rates of interest, the CBT may also take up two separate proposals to allow its subscribers to pledge their future PF contribution to buy low cost houses and to reduce administrative charges from 0.85 per cent to 0.65 per cent of basic wages. (Agencies)

74 per cent rise in Andhra Bank Q2 profit Hyderabad, Nov 9: Andhra Bank's net profit for the September quarter grew by 74 per cent to Rs.251 crore on

Mr. Patel said. Total business grew by 14.2 per cent to Rs.2,96,894 crore during the second quarter against

ond quarter from 2.54 per cent last fiscal, he added. Replying to a q u e r y, M r. P a t e l s a i d they are confident of

SIGNIFICANT PROFIT RISE Andhra Bank's net profit for the September quarter grew by 74 per cent to Rs.251 crore on the back of low deposit cost and higher net interest margin.

The bank's net profit during the same quarter last fiscal was Rs.144 crore. the back of low deposit cost and higher net int e r e s t m a rg i n . T h e bank's net profit during the same quarter last fiscal was Rs.144 crore.

"Bank's total income increased by 7.2 per cent to Rs.4,744 crore during the quarter under discussion against Rs.4,424 crore in the second quarter of financial year 2015," Andhra Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive, Suresh N Patel said. "Our cost of deposit has gone down and even bulk deposits, which used to have high rate of interest have come down duri n g t h e q u a r t e r. A d vances growth is also reasonably good. All these have given yield,"

Bank's total income increased by 7.2 per cent to Rs.4,744 crore during the quarter under discussion against Rs.4,424 crore in the second quarter of financial year 2015.

Non-performing assets ratio (NPA) declined to 2.95 per cent from 3.86 per cent, while net interest margin (NIM) grew to 3.04 per cent in the second quarter from 2.54 per cent last fiscal.

Total business grew by 14.2 per cent to Rs.2,96,894 crore during the second quarter against Rs.2,60,012 crore during the corresponding quarter last year.

The bank has received Rs.378 crore capital from the centre and raised Rs.500 crore through tier-II bonds during the year.

Rs.2,60,012 crore during the corresponding quarter last year. Nonperforming assets ratio (NPA) declined to 2.95 per cent from 3.86 per cent, while net interest margin (NIM) grew to 3.04 per cent in the sec-

maintaining three per cent NIM during the current fiscal. The bank has received Rs.378 crore capital from the centre and raised Rs.500 crore through tier-II bonds d u r i n g t h e y e a r, M r.

Patel added. (Agencies)

$360-370 per tonnes, where as Indian soybean meal is quoted at $500 ex-Kandla. India is to-

tally out-priced in international market due to high price in local market, it added. (Agencies)

45-50% of direct jobs in rural India can be created by textile sector Mumbai, Nov 9: Textile sector has a potential to create 45-50 per cent of direct jobs in the rural India and this sector would be the driving force behind Skill India and Make in India initiatives, said S. K. Panda, Secretary Textiles.

He was speaking at the Indian Cotton Conference 2015 organised in Gurgaon, by Indian Cotton Association Limited

(ICAL) and co-hosted by Northern India Textile Mills Association (NITMA) on the topic of 'Dynamics of Make in India'. Key participants, who addressed a gathering of around 1,000 people with representatives from 18 countries, included Kavita Gupta, Textile Commissioner, Mahesh Sharda President ICAL, HS Cheema - President NITMA, Manikram Ramaswami, MD, Loyal

Textiles, and many international representatives from Switzerland, Vietnam, Singapore, Bangladesh and China.

Stressing the need for branding Indian Cotton against the world labels, Ms. Kavita Gupta emphasised on technical research and development to increase productivity.

She said that average cotton productivity in India is

528 kg/hectare wherein the same stands 2,196 kg/hectare in Australia and 963 kg/hectare in the U.S. Technical sessions and panel discussions were taken by Thomas Paul Reinhart (Switzerland), Wang Shensi (China), Uday Gill (Indonesia), Nguyen Hota (Vietnam), Mehdi Ali (Bangladesh), Sandeep Hota (Singapore) and PK Singhal (MCX Mumbai) among others.

(Agencies)

Rs 1.25 crore collections in green tax per day Gurgaon, Nov 9: The toll tax contractor of South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has been collecting around Rs 1.25 crore of Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) every day since the 'green tax' was levied on trucks and other commercial vehicles entering Delhi as per a Supreme Court order. "As per initial reports, contractor SMYR is collecting Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) totalling around Rs 1.25 per day.

Exact details of collection are yet to be received as the contractor is working on its software for it," said an SDMC official. Collection of ECC had been started by the contractor as per the Supreme Court order, after a delay of six days, at 124 entry points of the city on the intervening night of November 67. Collection of ECC of Rs 1,300 from trucks and Rs 700 from smaller commercial vehicles was scheduled to begin from November 1 on the order of

the Supreme Court. The apex court, in its order on October 12, had directed Delhi Government and SDMC to charge ECC from trucks and other smaller commercial vehicles entering the city in a bid to check growing pollution in the national capital. The contractor, while agreeing to the responsibility of collecting ECC, had informed the SDMC authorities that the number of commercial vehicles passing through its barriers had gown down by 30 per cent due to the fear of ECC and had asked them to act accordingly to cover the losses. Earlier, the contractor had refused to collect the green tax citing several "practical problems" and had given a legal notice to SDMC, seeking clarification of 11 issues including fall in toll tax revenue. As per the estimates of municipal corporation officials, around 50,000 trucks and commercial vehicles enter Delhi every day via various entry points. (Agencies)

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New segments being eyed

by Desai Brothers Kolkata, Nov 9: Keeping in mind the globalised Indian, the Mother's Recipe brand, owned by Pune-based Desai Brothers, is eyeing new segments even as it readies its own e-commerce platform, a company official said. The foods division of DBL has a national presence in pickles and culinary pastes. Its largest market share of 30 per cent is in the West. DBL is now exploring its opportunities in segments like 'spreads', as the market for such ready-tocook foods is catching up with global Indians and among nuclear families with fast lifestyles. It also hopes to put up its own e-commerce platform within this year, Sanjay Desai, Executive Director said. The company official was here on Thursday to announce their acquisition of

ELMAC, a 40-year-old city-based brand bought to increase its share in the packaged food industry.

In the retail segment, ELMAC products will focus on sauces and condiments and in the food service segment their products will augment the Mother's Recipe range. DBL, which diversified into food business in 2002, under the brand name 'Mother's Recipe' (which it ac-

quired from a Punebased company) has witnessed growth of over 25 per cent CAGR and has a strong presence across India and in West Asia, Australia, U.K., Europe, U.S., Canada and Africa. Its product portfolio in India consists of pickles, condiments pastes, blended spices, ethnic chutneys, papad, ready-to-cook spice mixes and instant mixes.

(Agencies)

Flipkart to become more mobile-centric in next 2 years Chennai, Nov 9: Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart will become more mobile-centric in the next two years through adoption of newer technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and social networks, its Chief Product Officer Punit Soni said. He said heavy discount on online purchase may not earn consumer loyalty and help build user base in the long run. "In the next two years, Flipkart will become a very mobile-centric company. It will probably build two or three things based on some of the things you talked about like data and social (network) that will actually allow people to connect even more deeply," Soni said on the sidelines of the Leadership Summit organised by the Indian School of Business. The company has already made a beginning in adopting newer and advanced technologies to become more userfriendly and is gearing up

to meet demand of the ever-growing mobile phone user base in India.

"In India, you have probably 20 odd millions of laptops, but one billion are using mobiles... I have to worry about that billion people who will use the phone to buy stuff," he said. To a query on heavy discounts being offered by e-commerce portals using the funds by venture capitalists, he said finally only those companies which have and offer real value to consumers will survive. "At some point, it (PE funds)

will dry up. Those who will have real value will stand in the market. If I have really something to offer beyond those discounts, you will stay with me... The race is not actually to use discounts to get us as many users as possible. The race is to build something people would love even if I did not give discounts," he explained. Soni, however, refused to divulge when the Flipkart expects break-even in its operations and said the immediate focus is to build a better user experience.

(Agencies)

AK-47 maker in talks for JV in India to produce arms Mumbai, Nov 9: Russia's Kalashnikov Concern, makers of AK-47 assault rifles, is in advanced discussions with Indian companies to manufacture certain weapons here and is open to sharing technology with local partners. Known as one of the best assault rifles of the 20th century, AK-47s are now being reportedly used

Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash) chief executive Alexey Krivoruchko.

"We are in talks with both public as well as private companies in India. But it is a bit early to offer any specific names, as we are still at negotiations," he said. He added that it is not engaged in any talks with the defence ministry "on our own and if

more by non- state agents than national defence personnel. For many years now, Russia has officially stopped supplying these fine automatic rifles to the country."From the early 2015, discussions are in right earnest, even though several Indian companies have been interested to produce Kalashnikov assault rifles since 2008," said

necessary our Indian partner will handle those issues".

Krivoruchko said previous discussions did not yield any results as the interested parties could not obtain the licence to manufacture small arms from the government.

He said that excluding cost of utilities and manufacturing facilities, the partners together will have to cough up around USD 100 million

(about Rs 650 crore) to begin production. The quantum of investment will depend on the contribution in the form of land, manufacturing facilities, equipment and so on made by the local partner and on the target level of indigenization to be achieved, he said. On the expected scale of production, Krivoruchko said, "We are looking at least 50,000 items per year initially with and a potential of scaling up production in the future."

Whether the company is ready to transfer technology to the partner, he said that "if the project is a success, the local partner will gain access to the most advanced small arms technologies, including high-speed chromium plating, protective coatings, manufacturing of highstrength plastic components".

On whether Kalashnikov has identified the models to begin production, Krivoruchko said Indians are primarily interested in the 5.56-mm and the 7.62-mm individual automatic weapons. "However, we are prepared to customise weapons to meet any customer requirements and expand the range of products." (Agencies)

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE Cranberries can help cut antibiotic resistance

Not only cranberries help your health from head to toe, but are also an effective approach to help reduce antibiotic use, according to a recent research. Global experts at the International Conference on Polyphenols and Health presented new evidence, showing how cranberries are poised to be a compelling tool to help reduce antibiotic resistance and oxidative stress. Reporting at the International Conference on Polyphenols and Health (ICPH), the scientists revealed the growing evidence on how cranber-

ries can help curb recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), the second most common type of infection in the body.

A lower number of infections would mean less use of antibiotics and less risk of developing antibiotic resistance. In addition, they touched on how the unique blend of polyphenol antioxidants - provided by cranberries may assist in preserving heart and cognitive health, and protect against oxidative stress to help promote overall well-being.

Boston University's

Kalpana Gupta said they have long believed in the urinary tract health benefits that cranberries provide, but this new research reveals just how wide-ranging those benefits can be. This new research also builds on other recent findings that revealed drinking cranberry juice cocktail may help manage risks associated with heart disease, diabetes and stroke. The future is fruitful for cranberry and, more importantly, for those who can benefit from its nutritional elements. (ANI)

Dental mistakes that can harm your teeth Our teeth can give us much joy or grief, depending on the way we treat them.

Maintaining regular dental hygiene will not only ensure that your pearly whites are among your best features, but will also save you painful and costly trips to the dentist.

In spite of knowing what an important role teeth play , a large number of people continue to make these common mistakes.

The problem is that we often commit these mistakes without even realising that we're making them. The following are some of the most common dental mistakes people make... Don't use your teeth to tear open a

packet of chips. This puts unnecessary pressure on your teeth and over time will cause them to become loose. Use your fingers or a scissor instead. Are you guilty of chewing on your pens and pencils while using them? This innocuous habit will erode your tooth enamel after a period of time, leading to a number of dental problems. So, the next time you find yourself reaching out for that pen, make it a habit not to put it in your mouth! If you're lucky enough to have

little or no dental issues, don't take it for granted that you don't need to visit the dentist. Annual trips to the dentist will ensure that problems, if any, will get discovered and treated before they become worse. Also, regular cleaning and scaling sessions will ensure that you keep cavities at bay.

- Very often, a seemingly harmless habit like nibbling on ice cubes is enough to cause damage to your teeth. Not only do you increase your chances of catching a cold, but you also risk chipping your tooth in the

process. Eating ice regularly affects the delicate soft tissues present in your mouth, making the nerves so sensitive that eating certain foods will cause severe discomfort.

- Another habit that many people have is grinding their teeth in their sleep.

There could be several reasons for this or even some underlying medical issues. People who grind their teeth often need to wear a mouth guard at night. This will protect teeth because constant gnashing can cause tooth enamel to erode. If you're

adventurous enough to think of getting a tongue piercing done, remember that while it may look cool to you, it also poses certain dangers. Apart from causing an infection in your mouth, it can also cause your tooth to crack if you eat in an incorrect manner.

- Those with a sweet tooth need to remember that all that extra candy can lead to cavities if you don't brush your teeth carefully. In fact, flossing is equally important -the sticky residue that candy tends to leave behind can cause a number of dental problems.

- Do you brush your teeth correctly? And do you brush for long enough?

Brush for at least two minutes and give each corner of your month about 30 seconds. Your brushing technique should comprise wide, circular strokes just along your gums. When you don't brush properly , the accumulated plaque will cause a lot of damage.

- It is also important to change your toothbrush every two to three months. After some time, bristles tend to go soft and out of shape, which means that the toothbrush won't clean your teeth as effectively as it is supposed to. And always wipe your toothbrush dry once you're done. Bacteria thrives in moist conditions so leaving it wet is simply inviting trouble.

- While using toothpicks now and then is alright, using one after every meal is a strict no-no. Toothpicks can break if used too vigorously and cause damage to your gums. (Agencies)

Make this Diwali eco-friendly Give the festival of lights a green tinge this year by making a few adjustments in your decorations and gifting The auspicious festival of Diwali is bringing a strain on the environment -and on the pocket -as people are forced to spend mindlessly on gifts, cause air and noise pollution with fire crackers and create more waste with plastic packaging and excess food. Avoid these farreaching consequences by going green this Diwali, in a way that will brighten things up for the people around you and harbour well for the environment at large.

Green Alternatives To Crackers Do something completely out of the ordinary by entirely giving air-polluting noisy crackers a miss this year. Take your kids for a walk in the wild and collect dry leaves, grass and twigs.

Light a bonfire in the evening in the open terrace you would have used to burst crackers, and celebrate with homemade sweets. If you don't have the space for a bonfire, fill coloured balloons with glitter and small pieces of bright coloured paper. Use balloons in festive colours of red, yellow, green and orange. Burst the balloons and dance in the glitter rain with your fam-

ily and friends.

Present Handmade Gifts and Cards There's no greater feeling than receiving a card in the mail with a hand drawing from a friend. Get your kids to cut out and do up the handmade cards with glitter and glow paint. It speaks volumes more than the store-bought ones. As for gifts, choose things made from natural materials like a cloth purse or an ahimsa silk saree. Even better is to make the gift yourself. Making the gift yourself adds a personalised touch to it.Also, it would be a pity to use shiny plastic wrap for your gift so put it in a cloth bag with a string attached to it.

Make Natural Rangolis Instead of the artificial rangoli colour powders available in the market, why not make a rangoli out of fresh flowers or a kolam made with natural ingredients. Villages in south India make spectacular looking kolam with either rice paste or dry rice flour. Another upside is that the ingredients become a way of sharing food with the creatures around us, like small

It's you, not junk food

birds and ants. These ingredients will make it to the bin the next morning to make compost for your garden.

Use flowers like chrysanthemums, roses, lotus and leaves to give the finishing touches to your rangoli.

Make Sweets At Home Spend a little extra time in the kitchen before the festivities start and make the laddoos, shankarpalis, karanjis and mithais at home. Share them with your neighbours and friends in steel and glass plates. It may be more convenient to just

buy them from the sweet shop next door but think about the wasteful packaging that comes with it. Besides, homemade sweets will have a more unique flavour and value than even the most expensive mithai.

Use Oil Diyas Substitute candles and electric diyas with the good ol' oil diyas, which are made from eco-friendly materials and can be reused many times over.

Candle diyas can be used only once and are petro-

leum based. They release toxins while burning which affects air quality . Some of the harmful chemicals released include benzene, formaldehyde and lead.

Stick to the traditional earthen lamps, since cheaply available coloured diyas are painted with synthetic colours. If you would rather have electric lighting anyway , opt for LED lights and CFL bulbs. They use 30%-80% less energy and are available in a variety of colours at Crawford Market. (Agencies)

Diabetes drug can't help advanced heart failure patients A recent study has revealed that a type-2 diabetes therapy is ineffective in the treatment of high-risk heart failure patients. In an attempt to correct defects in the energy generation that contributes to poor pump function among heart failure patients, University of Pennsylvania researchers examined whether the diabetes drug liraglutide could improve the condition of patients with advanced heart failure.

Despite improvements in blood sugar control, the therapy did not improve the clinical stability or pumping action of the heart in patients with advanced heart failure. Prin-

ciple investigator Kenneth B. Margulies presented data from the Functional Impact of GLP-1 for Heart Failure Treatment (FIGHT) study at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2015.

Heart failure, a chronic condition in which the heart does not pump enough blood through the body, affects more than 5 million Americans. Abnormalities in the way the heart generates energy from fats and glucose, including resistance to the normal actions of insulin, have been shown to contribute to a patient's risk of heart failure. But no current heart

failure treatments target these metabolic derangements, said Margulies.

He noted that because liraglutide counters insulin resistance, and earlier pilot studies suggest that severely weakened hearts have the greatest metabolic defects and potential benefit, it seemed most appropriate test the efficacy of liraglutide in a group of patients with advanced heart failure.

Additional research, he says, will ultimately determine whether GLPagonists, like liraglutide, can be used safely among patients with various stages of heart failure.

(ANI)

Quirky diyas for this Diwali Candy, soda and fast food, which are often painted as the prime culprits in the national discussion of obesity, are not making Americans fat, according to a new study.

The Cornell University Food and Brand Lab study finds that intake of these foods is not related to Body Mass Index in the average adult. Researchers Just and Wansink reviewed a nationally representative sample of adults in the United States and found that consumption of soda, candy and fast food is not linked to Body Mass Index (BMI) for 95 percent of the population.

The exception is those who are on the extreme ends of the BMI spectrum: those who are chronically underweight and those who are morbidly obese. Given that there was no significant difference in consumption of these indulgent foods between overweight and healthy weight individuals, the researchers concluded that the over-

whelming majority of weight problems are not caused by consumption of soda, candy and fast food alone.

Dr. David Just explained that this means that diets and health campaigns aimed at reducing and preventing obesity may be off track if they hinge on demonizing specific foods. He added "If we want real change we need to look at the overall diet, and physical activity. Narrowly targeting junk foods is not just ineffective, it may be self-defeating as it distracts from the real underlying causes of obesity."

These findings suggest that clinicians and practitioners seeking to help individuals obtain a healthy weight should examine how overall consumption patterns, such as snacking, and physical activity influence weight instead of just eliminating "junk foods" from patient's diets. The study is published in Obesity Science & Practice.

(ANI)

Diwali is just around the corner and like every year, it's incomplete without traditional earthen diyas and lamps.

The lighting of the diyas brings in positive energy, which is believed to welcome Goddess Laxmi in the house. Apart from traditional diyas, people are now opting for modern diyas for their homes as well. Here's the list of quirky diyas that you can bring home this year.

Paper Quilling "Making such diyas needs lot of time and patience.

One has to play a lot with paper strips. Once the technique of paper quilling is mastered, though, it becomes a joyful task," said a working woman, who has opted to make such diyas for her home this year. People can use their creativity in making different shapes and colour combinations while opting for this variant of the diyas.

Glass Diya Tiny and colourful kundans look great on pieces of glass. Various shapes and sizes of glass diyas are available in the market these days. A

school teacher, said, "Though the combination of colourful kundans and different shapes of glass give a unique look to the diya, making these diyas is a delicate process."

Metal Diyas Though these are a bit expensive, the look of the diyas is worth the high price. Metal diyas have lot of strategically-placed carvings that let the light out. These look fabulous in corners and brighten up the home instantly.

These diyas are available

in malls and gift shops and can be a good gifting option for Diwali as well.

Acrylic Rangoli Diya Acrylic rangoli diyas have gained popularity in a short span of time.

Traders in the market have put acrylic rangoli diyas on sale, which are in high demand during this festival. A wholesale trader of acrylic diyas, says, "People like these diyas because of the fresh colour combinations, hence the high demand.

(Agencies)

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We have done at present whatever we could and the other things would be put in place in short while from now,"

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Kantang Circle Football Club beat Lunglong Youngsters 4-3 ET Correspondent Changlang, Nov 9: Kantang Circle Football Club defeated Lunglong Youngsters 4-3 in extra time in the football tournament organized by

All Changlang District Students’ Union at Changlang here today.

KCFC opened their account through Latsong Matcha in the 36th minute while the second

goal was scored by Asam Tangha in the 46th minute. In the 52ndminute, Asam Tangha scored another goal in the 66th. Meanwhile, David Mizo of

Lunglong Youngstar pulled on back in the 78th minute. David came strongly and scored his second goal in the 87th minute while his teammate Rocky

Yanchang scored their third goal leveling the score at 3-3 before the 90thminute of the match. In the extra time that followed, Asam Tangha of KCFC yet

Australia crush Kiwis by 208 runs in first Test

again came up with the all important goal in the 127th minute making his team victorious.

Next, KCFC will take on UMFC on November 11.

Brisbane, Nov.9 (ANI): Australian bowlers displayed a brilliant performance to help their side secure a thumping 208-run win over New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series here on Monday. Chasing a massive target of 504, the visitors were bundled out for 295 in their second innings despite a great effort by skipper Brendon McCullum (80).

Nathan Lyon grabbed three wickets for Australia while Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell

Manohar promises to run ‘transparent’ BCCI Mumbai, Nov.9 (ANI): BCCI's President Shashank Manohar on Monday admitted that there is an immediate need to clean up the cricket administration system and promised to manage the affairs of the board in the most transparent manner.

"We would clean up the systems and we would try to run this board in the most transparent fashion.

We have done at present whatever we could and the other things would be put in place in short while from now," Manohar told media here.

"The board has also decided to have people ap-

pointed in the board who are professional so that the board could be managed professionally," Manohar said.

"With regard to the conflict of interest, there is no change. With regard to the amendment, with regard to one clause that on the IPL governing council whether we should have three independent persons from outside that was deferred because people wanted to further elaborate on the issue , the rest everything was accepted," he said.

Speaking on the two new teams for the ninth edition of IPL, Manohar said, "We

are going to have a draft auction as far as the two teams are concerned. And we would be allowing five players each to book with bidders" The 58-year-old also expressed his views on the

proposed series between India and Pakistan, which is scheduled to be held on December.

"To play with Pakistan we need the government's permission. Till they approve, we cannot do anything. Whatever will be the government's decision, will be board's decision," he said. Meanwhile, BCCI honorary secretary Anurag Thakur confirmed that Manohar will replace N. Srinivasan as the new ICC president. "The BCCI's representative to the ICC will be Shashank Manohar and being the virtue of the board representative in the ICC, he

will take over as the ICC chairman," said Thakur.

Earlier, the BCCI had decided at its 85th annual general meeting being held here today, to recommend to the International Cricket Council ( ICC) that it remove N. Srinivasan from the post of chairman with immediate effect. Roger Binny was also removed as national selector on grounds of conflict of interest, as his son, Stuart is playing for India, and cricket director of the national team Ravi Shastri has also been removed from the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council. Re-

Oil India FC Duliajan lifts 52nd ATPA Shield, beats Assam Rifles Tezpur 2-1 ET Correspondent the goal and at the end of the first Jorhat, Nov 9: Oil India FC, half, the match was tied at 1-1.

Duliajan lifted the 52nd ATPA In the second half, the OIL team Shield by defeating Assam came up trumps especially with Rifles, Tezpur 2-1 in the final Jayanta Basumatary setting up match played at the Jorhat Sta- Raju Konwar to make it 2-1 in dium here today. The ATPA their favour. The winner’s trophy shield tournament which is a was handed to the winning team prestigious

by Raj Barooah, football tourna52nd ATPA Shield the chairman of ment of upper ATPA, while Assam region Rana Goswami has completed its 52nd year in AICC general secretary gave 2015. In today’s final match, the away the runners-up trophy to OIL team dominated the rifle- Assam Rifles. OIL’s Jayanta men most often, but Assam Basumatury was awarded the Rifles team also did frequently best player trophy, and Karbi storm into the attacking third of Anglong FC awarded with best the OIL team, when on one such fair play award. Earlier, the fioccasion Assam Rifles star nal match was inaugurated by player Haokip drew first blood Vishal Vasant Solanki, DC in the 7th minute with a wonder- Jorhat along with Ankur Dutta fully made a through ball from Assam Football Association Mintu Boro to take the lead. In General Secretary and Tridip the 20th minute, however, OIL’s Hazarika, the OIL Corporate Jayanta Basumatary equalized Communicator.

Lingerijan Tea Estate emerges champion Sports Correspondent tonomous Council at teams toiled hard but Dibrugarh, Nov 9: Burikhawang play- failed to break the deadLingerijan Tea Estate, ground in Khowang to- lock. In the tie-breaker, Naharkatiya beat day. Lingerijan Tea Es- for Lingerijan Tea esTinsukia Divisional tate, Naharkatiya scored tate, N a h a r k a t i y a , Sports J a m e s Club 4-1 All Assam Football Championship Topno, via tieP r i b a b breaker afGorki and ter regulation time through Kaston Topno Santosh Topno conended in a 1-1 draw in in the 30th minute. v e r t e d t h e i r s p o t the final of the 1st Meanwhile, Nobin kicks while Noresh Gunaram Dhekial and Chawrac of Tinsukia Topno, goalkeeper of Subha Baruah All Divisional Sports Club Lingerijan Tea EsAssam Football Cham- equalized the goal in the t a t e , N a h a r k a t i y a pionship 2015 orga- 37th minute when he made some brilliant nized by Khowang converted a brilliant stops. Noresh Topno Sports Association in pass from Shyam Mora w a s a d j u d g e d b e s t association with from the midfield. In the player of the tournaSonowal Kachari Au- second half, both the ment.

flecting views on Roger's removal, Manohar stressed,"As I said the perception has to change. I said there should not be injustice to Stuart Binny also. If he is a deserving player he should not get flag from media that because he is Roger Binny's son he is playing. We can't destroy his career also," The BCCI has already confirmed that the two suspended franchises Chennai Super King and Rajasthan Royals will not face termination and had said that two new teams will replace them in the ninth edition of the IPL tournament.

Marsh took two wickets each.

Mitchell Johnson also helped New Zealand by bagging the wicket of all-rounder James Neesham. David Warner was awarded the 'Man of the match' for his sparkling 163 in the first innings and 116 in the second innings. With the win, Australia has taken a lead in the series 1-0 against New Zealand. The two sides will now play their second Test at Perth from November 13 followed by first day-night Test at Adelaide from November 27. (ANI)

Muolhoi Youth Club claims trophy ET Correspondent Haflong, Nov 9: Muolhoi Youth Club, Haflong edged past Barak Football Club, Nagaland 2-1 to win the 11th CEM’s Cup Carnival invitational football tournament, 2015 organised by Dima Hasao Sports Association here today at NL Daulagupu Sports Complex in Haflong.

Muolhoi Youth Club drew first blood through Jeffrey in the 20th

minute meanwhile Michael Hmar added another to the tally by scoring the second goal for his team in the 45th minute. In the post lemon break, Muolhoi Youth Club was leading 2-0. Barak FC defender Sanyem scored the lone goal for his team in the 78th minute. Monu Hmar and Pallginmuon of Muolhoi Youth Club were shown the yellow card in the 24th and 86th minutes respectively.

Another first for Windies spinner Narine, reported for suspect action in ODI Pallekele, Nov.9 (ANI): West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narinehas been reported for a suspect bowling action during the third ODI of the threematch series against Sri Lanka that was played in Pallekele, Kandy. Narine, who bagged four wickets in the three ODIs, would now have to undergo testing within 14 days, but would be permitted to continue with the bowling until the result of the test came out. It is the first time that Narine has been reported for a suspect action in an international game. The 27-year-old was earlier reported for his action during the IPL 2015 and the Champions League T20 in 2014.

West Indies, who had lost the ODI series 0-3, will now play two match T20 series against Sri Lanka from today.

Real suffer first defeat of La Liga against Sevilla London, Nov 9: Real Madrid tasted their first defeat of the current La Liga season as Sevilla clinched a 32 win over the former on Monday. Defender Sergio Ramos put his side in lead first in the 22nd minute of the game before forward Ciro Immobile smashed an equalizer in the 36th minute, the Guardian reported. Midfielder Ever Banega doubled the lead for Sevilla in the 61st minute fol-

lowed by the third goal from forward Fernando Llorente.

Real's James Rodriguez thumped another goal for his side in the last minute to make it 2-3 against the hosts. Real have slipped down to the second spot with this defeat, while Sevilla are languishing down at the tenth spot. Real will now lock horns with Barcelona, who are at the top in league table, on November 21.

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