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Naga-Assamese Round Table Talk held towards building friendship, fraternity

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Law and order situation comparatively better in comparison to other NE states

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logue process between the two neighbours, the day-long deliberation, organized by Nanda Talukdar Foundation (NTF) Guwahati, was attended by delegates from both sides who expressed serious concern over accumulated mistrust, animosity and mindsets conditioned through myths, an NTF release said. Both sides agreed that there should be some institutionalized mechanism from civil societies for effective interventions whenever some unwarranted incidents occurred in inter-state border areas and de-escalate tensions arising out from even a small incident. The Naga delegation led by noted social worker and peace crusader Niketu Iralu comprised apex tribal council Naga Hoho’s president Chuba Ozukum, Naga Mothers’ Association’s adviser Prof Rosemary

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ET Correspondent Guwahati, Oct 9

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AN OVERVIEW OF ARUNACHAL'S LAW AND ORDER SITUATION

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Total number of registered Chakma-Hajong refugees in the state is 51,507

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of performance and not on seniority has been advocated as performers may be de-

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order, if situation deteriorates the state would seek central forces as the state has comparatively less police strength

Promotion on the basis

to Tripura in the North East region in crime cases

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a deterrent to development

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solved this year is 80 in comparison to 65.67 last year DGP S Nithiyandam, IGP (Law and Order) Navin Payeng

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The Supreme Court directed the Union government and Arunachal Pradesh government to grant citizenship within three months to eligible Chakma and Hajong tribals saying they cannot be discriminated in any manner

(IPC cases) of 1884 cases in 2014 rose to 1980 till August 31 in 2015, the police in the state are doing exceptionally well to contain crimes and criminals

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the state is comparatively better in comparison to other states of North East

Towards building friendship and fraternity between the two neighbouring communities, Naga and Assamese civil societies today advocated for consistent dialogues at various levels to bring to an end the festering distrust, suspicions and widening gulf between the two states. The first-ever Naga-Assamese Round Table Talk held at Indian Institute of Bank Management (IIBM), Khanapara, also asserted that while the civil societies should vigorously endeavour for enhancing people-to-people contact, both Assam and Nagaland governments and the Centre must seriously pursue the vexed issues that involved the two states for their amicable resolutions. In a bid to begin a much needed dia-

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The Dibrugarh district Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today organized a protest rally in connection with the Congress government allegedly failing to check corruption in all the departments of Assam.

The rally with more than one thousand BJP workers participating passed through the main road of the town shouting slogans against the ruling Congress Government. Later, they submitted a memorandum to the Assam Governor

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programme. Mr Borpatra Gohain was accorded a rousing reception by the school students as they were decked Contd. on Page 4

St. Vincent School celebrated its silver jubilee in style with a series of programmes today.

The former Headmaster of Jagun Rampur Middle English

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New Delhi, Oct 9: India's central bank recently clarified that the rupee's value will not be impacted in any way owing to the payment of $700 million to Iran for settling earlier crude oil import bills. "As of now $1,400 million has been cleared, $700 million have been paid and $700 million have been acquired. Its ($700 million) has already been acquired, so there will be no impact in the (currency) market," Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor HR Khan said here on the sidelines of an event. The newly-purchased dollars worth $700 million will be the second tranche of payment to Iran for settling old crude oil import bills.

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Girl falls ill after taking Folic Acid tab ET Correspondent Golaghat, Oct 9: A girl of No. 1 Senchuwa LP School in Golaghat today fell ill and became serious after consuming Folic Acid tablet provided by the government. According to reports, the health department of Golaghat under its Mission Tejaswi provided iron folic acid tablets at the school where Ruprekha Bora of Class I after consuming the tablet fell ill and began to vomit. Also she was almost unable to move her tongue or speak. She has been admitted at KK Civil Hospital in Golaghat in serious condition.

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How China Is Changing the UN When asking Chinese officials late last year about foreign policy priorities for 2015, the 70th anniversaries of the end

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PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry here today, Mr. Kumar informed that NHIDCL has already awarded 10 such projects to leading contractors including the local ones which are likely to be completed in next 36 months. “Four roads and highway projects would be awarded by December this year since their awards process is in the final stages and for remaining five, the Detailed Project Report (DPR) would be completed by late next year so the construction work in them begins by March 2017” said Mr. Kumar.

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Food delivery startups feel the heat Recently, when customers tried to access food delivery startup Dazo's app, they were greeted by a message from the company's co-founder

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dian currency has been under some pressure lately due to yuan devaluation and choppy world equity markets. ØRBI notified its decision to give greater access to government-backed securities for foreign funds and its moves are expected to usher in around $2.5 billion by this fiscal end. ○

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of World War II and the founding of the United Nations were usually named among the top five. The importance China attributed to these events was not in Europe, where commemorations of the past were vastly overshadowed by the challenges of the present.

and CEO, Shashaank Shekhar Singhal: "We are discontinuing Dazo's curated food ordering platform and thus won't be taking new orders. As a team, we've decided to move over this business and we'll be working on a new product."

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REGION Kumar, saying that the latter had broken all his promises on development and added that he defended 'jungle raj' way more than RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav. "Nitish condemned jungle raj when he was with the BJP and now he is silent.

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PM Modi trains guns on Nitish, says time to change fate of Bihar Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a fresh volley of attack on Chief Minister Nitish

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National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) on Friday announced that 19 roads and highway projects in Assam would be completed by 2020 involving a total investment of Rs.10,000 crores for which the land acquisition and forest clearances are being facilitated by the centre and the state, according to it’s Managing Director Mr. Anand Kumar. Addressing NER Infrastructure Conclave 2015 – Tapping the True Potential of Northeast, organised by the

SAFE FROM NEGATIVE IMPACT Ø India's central bank recently clarified that the rupee's value will not be impacted in any way owing to the payment of $700 million to Iran for settling earlier crude oil import bills. ØAs of now $1,400 million has been cleared, $700 million have been paid and $700 million have been acquired. ØThe newly-purchased dollars worth $700 million will be the second tranche of payment to Iran for settling old crude oil import bills ØThe RBI deputy governor's assurance that the rupee value will not be impacted assumes significance as the In-

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St. Vincent School NHIDCL announces 19 celebrates silver jubilee road, highway projects Pranjal Pratim Bhuyan school, Mr Mukut Borpatra in Assam by 2020 Jagun, Oct 9 Gohain inaugurated the

Tirap, Oct 9: The Tirap District Task Force for immunization meeting was conducted under the Chairmanship of Tirap Deputy Commissioner Ravi Jha at his Office chamber on 9th October, 2015 with DTFI members attending the meeting. While appreciating the Tirap District Health Society the DC cum Chairman, DFTI emphasized upon ○

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through Deputy Commissioner of Dibrugarh. The BJP worker gathered in front of the DC office for two hours holding playcards and banners and shouted slogans against the Tarun Gogoi-led Congress government of Assam. Along with other members of BJP Prasanta Phukan, Dibrugarh MLA also participated in the protest rally. “The Congress government in Assam has failed miserably to control corruption which is rampant in every department

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of construction had earlier compelled the Executive Engineer, PWD, Jairampur to

suspicious and painful to witness the quality of work between Kharsang and Namchick as large scale cracks and potholes have already developed in areas where carpeting work was done during the first quarter of the year. If this trend persists, the road will not last another year. It is noteworthy that the total cost of construction of the 27 km road stands above Rs. 20 crores against Non Lapsable Central Pool Resources Scheme under Ministry of DoNER.

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Following rigorous public outcry and after a marathon break encompassing the whole rainy season, the construction activity along the 27 km MiaoNamchick road has restarted with a handful of manual laborers while heavy machinery has been sighted at the site.

The stipulated period of completion has expired while 50 percent of the sanctioned amount against the infamous road is intact and secure in the hands of PWD. The snail-pace ○

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BJP hold rally against Cong. govt

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Itanagar, Oct 9: In view of the upcoming festival season and in anticipation and apprehension of breach of peace and tranquility which might lead to breakdown of law and order situation in the Capital Complex, carrying of weapons like dao, knife, firearms, etc. in person and in vehicles has been barred for a period of fifteen days or until further notice whichever is earlier. Mr. Mige Kamki, Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate, Itanagar Capital Complex, Itanagar has passed this order today in exercise of powers conferred upon him under Section 144 Cr. P.C, I, as precautionary and preventive measures to stop misuse of such weapons in the Capital Complex.

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Carrying of weapons in Capital Complex banned

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Dzuvichu, Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) president Subenthang Kikon while Assam was represented by noted academic Prof Udayan Misra, Asom Sahitya Sabha president Dr Dhrubajyoti Bora, AASU chief Adviser Dr Samujjwal Bhattacharya, Purbanchaliya Tai Sahitya Sabha president Dr Dayananda Borgohain, former Upper Assam Commissioner Sayad Iftikhar Hussein among others. The meeting presided over by Editor of Asomiya Pratidin and NTF president, Nitya Bora, was attended by a galaxy of academics, senior journalists, columnists and social workers as invitees, who also put forwarded their valuable suggestions towards fostering goodwill and fraternity between the two communities.

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Tinsukia, Oct 9: Makum Regional Students Union has organized a one-day annual conference on Friday at Forest Training Centre. Senior AASU leader Pollock Chetia chaired the programme as chief guest.

The programme was aimed to strengthen the regional unit and create awareness about the ideology among the members. Several other AASU leaders present at the conference include Binod Dubey, Mohammad Tariq, Sumer Gohain.

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Bezbaruah dishonoured

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Outcome questionable although work restarts along 27-km Miao-Namchick road

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Golaghat, Oct 9: The legend of modern Assamese literature, the man who is said to have ushered in a new era in Assamese literature and culture, Sahityarathi Lakshmi Nath Bezbaruah is presently neglected by his own people. The state is to celebrate Sahityarathi's 150th birth anniversary next year. As part of this celebrations, several hoardings and posters were erected across different places of Golaghat under the initiative of Chambers of Commerce. But now these hoardings and posters are in utter neglect. These turn of events are being seen as an insult and dishonour to Lakshmi Nath Bezbaruah.

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Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Tanga Byaling on Thursday said the law and order situation in the state is comparatively better in comparison to other states of North East. "Though the crime figure (IPC cases) of 1884 cases in 2014 rose to 1980 till August 31 in 2015, the police in the state are doing exceptionally well to contain crimes and criminals," he said at the police headquarters here. The percentage of cases solved this year is 80 in comparison to 65.67 last year, he told a press conference in which DGP S Nithiyandam, IGP (Law and Order) Navin Payeng and other senior police officials were present.

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Tripura (in the North East region) in crime cases," the home minister said. Terming bandh culture as a deterrent to development, he said efforts should be made to curb the menace. "People should realize that what they have been doing will have a direct bearing on the future generation," he said adding, law and order is the duty of all, not just of the police or the home minister or who is a 'casual labourer'.Byaling advocated promotion on the basis of performance and not on seniority as performers may be deprived in that case, he said.

To a question, the DGP said the total number of registered Chakma-Hajong refugees in the state is 51,507.

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DIBRUGARH, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

NDA to increase job reservation for persons with disabilities, says minister ET Correspondent Shillong, Oct 9: The Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment (SJ&E) Mr. Krishan Pal Gurjar said that the NDA government will be introducing a new Bill in the upcoming Parliament Session to increase job reservation from 3 per cent to 5 per cent for persons Urging the

Forest department personnel check the iron cage which has been set up to trap the Royal Bengal Tiger which was noticed near AIR, Tezpur.

Pic - Saurav Bor Kataki

Action against illegal mining Roing, Oct 9: While acting against illegal mining in Lower Dibang Valley District, the Department of Geology & Mining had seized 4 trucks for lifting quarry from Khando/Samak Nallah, which is not a govt notified quarry.

The department has realized an amount of Rs 26,300/(Twenty six thousand three hundred) as penalty from the truck owners and deposited the amount to the govt account through treasury challan, informed Bredenso Yun, AMDO Roing. It was also informed that the district administration has banned lifting of quarry from Khando or Samak Nallah till further order and to lift the mining materials from the notified govt. quarry only. (DIPRO)

Roton Engti accuses Khoro Sing Engti of running a syndicate in KA Sushanta Roy Diphu, Oct 9: Roton Engti, member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council from Duar Bagori constituency of Bokajan has formally joined BJP snapping all ties with Congress at a simple function at BJP headquarters, Guwahati last Wednesday. The one time strongman of Congress has accused Khoro Sing Engti Minister of Gogoi cabinet of running a syndicate in Karbi Anglong since the last 15 years; he said that right from squeezing the government departments controlled by KAAC to illegal coal and sand mining the minister and his family members are involved. He said that due to his tainted dynastic politics every day honest and committed Congress workers are deserting the party and joining BJP. He assured that not only the MLA seat of Bokajan but also all the 6 MAC (Member of Autonomous Council) will be won by BJP. Roton Engti who held important portfolios in KAAC as Executive Member told the press persons at Diphu that Khoro Sing Engti introduced the single window system in hill areas development department just to channelize all central funds of KAAC and ensure his commission from the public money. Karbi Anglong district Congress has reacted sharply on the loss of the robust leader. District Congress president Mongol Sing Timung, Chief Executive Member KAAC Tuliram Ronghang, MP Biren Sing Engti have criticized Roton Engti for his anti party activities and asserted that Congress will cope with the situation. Mongol Sing Timung has gone a step ahead in branding BJP as communal after the resignation of the young Christian leader from Congress; he told the Congress workers at a rally held in Lungnit around 25 kilometers from Diphu that joining BJP means one will have to embrace Hindu religion; he also told the rural masses that BJP is banning the slaughter of pigs and fowls. The remark of Congress president has been rebutted by a senior BJP leader who said that Mongol Sing Timung has lost all sanity of his mind because in his own constituency all Congress supporters have joined BJP alleging unparalleled financial sledge by him and now he is facing wrath of the farmers everyday for his corrupt practices throughout his political career.

Under trials review committee meeting held Tirap, Oct 9: The under trials review committee meeting of Tirap district was held at DC’s conference hall on 6th October. The committee consisting of the Deputy Commissioner, Superintendent of Police and Member Secretary of UTRC cum Magistrate First Class inspected the sub-jail at Khonsa as per the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s directive in WP© No. 400/2013 on 5th October. The committee found that there are 50 UTPs lodged in the sub-jail, Khonsa.

There are two UTPs who are not able to furnish bail owing to poverty. Three under trials are entitled to benefit under section 436 A of CrPC. One UTP has been granted bail. The committee further found that two UTPs have offences which are compoundable. (DIPRO)

State Government to conduct a special drive so that all persons with disabilities get their certificates, Gurjar said such persons should get the benefits of Government-run schemes.

Moreover, the Minister added, the Government has allotted Rs. 285 crore for modernizing the Artificial Manufacturing Corporation of India, Nagpur.

He said the centre would develop modern technologies at the Centre to aid the disabled.

Aids and Appliances were also seen being distributed to persons with disability along with the distribution of textbooks to 10 NGOs and the distribution of Digital programmable behind the Ear Hearing Aids from AYJNIHH, Mumbai. Earlier,

Governor approves dual post barring bill in Meghalaya ET Correspondent Shillong, Oct 9: Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan on Thursday approved the Prevention of Disqualification (Members of the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya) Amendment Bill, 2015 to disallow the MLAs to hold dual elected posts. Confirming this, official sources stated that it is true that the Governor has given his assent to the amendment bill. “The Governor Secretariat has already forwarded the amendment bill to the Law department. The matter has already been published in the Meghalaya Gazette after it was sent to the Government press on Thursday evening,” official sources said. The State Government wanted to make the amendment bill effective from October 1. According to official sources, the letter to intimate about the assent of the Governor on the amendment bill was also sent to the KHADC

chairman Manstudy Nongrem and also to the Secretary Executive of the Council. When contacted, KHADC CEM Pynshngaiñ N Syiem who refused to resign as MDC, said that he would first keep a ‘close watch’ to see on the next step taken by the State Government. “The Government would have to make its next move with the amendment bill now having become an Act with the assent of the Governor. It will also be interesting what will be response of the Assembly Speaker AT Mondal on this,” Syiem said. He also said that there is a PIL on this same issue which will be heard by the High Court on Friday. “The court might have its own interpretation on this matter. This is not the end since so many things will be unfolded in the next few days,” KHADC CEM said.

When asked whether he will approach the court to seek redressal on the matter, Syiem said that he is

yet to decide on his next move. ‘I would take a call at an appropriate time. At the moment, I would just keep a ‘close watch’ on the various developments,” he asserted. Earlier, KHADC CEM had decided not to relinquish the dual post (MLA and MDC) despite the Prevention of Disqualification (Members of the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya) Amendment Bill, 2015, which waspassed by the State Assembly recently. The MLAs who submitted their resignations as MDCs include DCA Minister HDR Lyngdoh, Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit (Nongkrem, HSPDP), Sanbor Shullai (Laban, NCP), Metbah Lyngdoh (Mairang, UDP), HB Nongsiej (Mawthadraishan, UDP).

KP Pangniang (Rambrai Jyrngam, HSPDP) and Parliamentary Secretary Stephanson Mukhim who was MDC of the Jaiñtia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC).

5 arrested in connection with cop suicide ET Correspondent Shillong, Oct 9: Five persons were arrested for abetment of suicide of police sub-inspector PJ Marbaniang, said East Khasi Hills SP (City) Vivek Syiem who is supervising the case. Mr Syiem who headed the Special Investigating Team (SIT) probing into the death of police officer, PJ Marbaniang concluded that he committed suicide under pressure. The five arrested persons were identified as Granville Hardy Passah (39) Block Development Officer (BDO) of Jirang Block Development office, Centerwell Doloi (36) Sordar of SohkyrbamDomphlang, Ri-Bhoi and president of FKJGP western zone, Shemphang

Nongtri (32) and Lawyer Syngkli (43) both of Umkynsir, Ri-Bhoi and FKJGP members and Comingstar Kharbani (46) of Patharkhmah, a contractor. Syiem informed that the five arrested were people of influence in the area. Syiem said that on the intervening night of January 23 and 24 Marbaniang detained around 30 coal laden trucks. He also said that since the detaining of the trucks affected the persons arrested involved directly or indirectly they exerted pressure on the police officer which resulted in him taking his own life.

The arrested persons were produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Nongpoh today and were remanded to 14-day judi-

cial custody. Syiem also informed that during the course of investigation by the SIT they stumbled upon cases of illegal collection of money and corruption all along the route where coal was being transported. “We have filed six FIRs against persons including government officials, police and BDO Jirang, in the course of our investigation with the Nongpoh police station,” Syiem said. He informed that there was illegal collection of money from coal laden trucks plying all along the route from West Khasi Hills where the trucks originated to Assam. Syiem also informed that a 974 page chargesheet will be submitted with the CJM court in Nongpoh on Friday.

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

Urban affairs minister Smt Ampareen Lyngdoh said that according to the 2011 census there are 43, 370 people with disability in Meghalaya out of which 32, 006 have been issued disability certificate and screening is being done to access the remaining people with disability through outreach camps conducted. “It

always pains my heart when I see a child with disability and it is time now that communities, governments, stakeholders all join hands to ensure that we come forward and we do justice to PWDs”,she said.

She said that the state government is taken number of initiatives for empowerment the persons with abilities like the

incorporation of the Building Byelaws during the 2011 Amendment in which all new government, public buildings are prepared and designed to ensure accessibility to PWDs and altogether 2, 647 public buildings, hospitals and schools has been provided with ramps and elevators.

ASTRO FOR YOU You will focus your attention today on your beloved. You will feel very energetic, but your commitment to work will falter. So don’t be surprised if your superiors are annoyed. Today is a day for romantic pursuits.

This day you will tend to be too bossy, too harsh on your subordinates or employees and end up making them miserable as well as hostile. Their insubordination could corrode the respect you get and, in addition, make things unworkable. This acrimony and ill will is sure to spread and foul up your larger professional connections and interests. So be particularly sane and sensible. Conduct yourself as you would normally do.

You will listen to your heart over your head, swept away as you will be in a flood of emotions today. This could mean that you will be unable to distinguish between good and bad. However, looking back upon your day in the evening, you are unlikely to regret any of the decisions you made.

You will begin the day with a definite plan for a bright future. You will resolutely implement plans that you have made thoughtfully. Such methodical decisions will save you a lot of time in the future. You will succeed in every endeavour today.

It is an important day for you. Everyone in the office will accept your capabilities and will praise you. You may incur expenses on entertainment and luxuries. Your financial difficulties will now be solved. It is better to have an eye on long term gains. A progressive day on the whole.

An unusual dose of creativity will motivate you to make a trip to some exotic place and mingle with new people. You will have some experiences that will enrich you mentally and emotionally. But don’t unpack yet, there may be another adventure on the cards. You will be very flexible and adaptable today.

Today promises to be a joy ride for your hidden gourmand side. Relish what you eat, and thank God for the good luck. Career wise, however, you may find yourself standing at a crossroads. But, the good part about that is there shall be many paths to choose from. And, who knows the art of balancing better than you. The latter half of the day promises to bring some monetary gains.

You are one social butterfly today. However, shunning the gossips, you spread kindness and happiness in your social groups. People will look up to you today for this reason. What goes around, comes around; spread joy and you are sure to receive joy.

Suddenly, you become ambidextrous and plan to multi task today. Your instincts will guide you today; trust them and move ahead. You may come across few challenges. But, anyway, who wants an easy way out, right?

You firmly believe in the concept of ‘health is wealth’. You have maintained a very good health so far and it will not be an issue today, also. Successful completion of current projects seem to be a distant target, however, you will finish them off. Your boss may get upset with you for not completing the work on time. You will put monetary issues on the back burner for the day.

It’s family time, and your near and dear will be mighty pleased. You will pamper and fuss over them, and will even pull funny faces to make them smile. Your love and affection will undoubtedly pay off, and come back to you in more ways than one.

Within adversity, lie the lessons of success; avoid having to resort to that philosophy by implementing your plans, if they are well thought out, in a phased manner. This will help you achieve your targets.

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AAMYP(S) take out torchlit protest rally

Book Festivals expose children to world of books and inculcate habit of reading: Arunachal Governor ET Bureau Itanagar, Oct 9: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Shri JP Rajkhowa inaugurated the 11th Festival of Books for Children, organised by an Assam based NGO, ANWESHA in Guwahati, Assam on 9th October 2015 at Lummer Dai Pavilion.

Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said

ET Correspondent Margherita, Oct 9: All Assam Muslim Yuba Parishad (S) Margherita Regional Committee today took out a torchlit rally which started at Margherita Central Field Playground and concluded at North Margherita Ranga Mancha. More than 100 activists were present to-

day as part of the torchlit rally who shouted various slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modiled BJP Government at the Centre. The torchlit rally was taken out against the recent notifications by the Central Government allowing minority refugees from Pakistan and Bangladesh to stay in India. Munna

Ansari President of AAMYP(S) Margherita Regional Committee, Moinur Haque Talukdar Vice President of AAMYP(S) Central Committee and other leaders were present. A memorandum was submitted to the President of India through the Margherita Police Station officer.

Chief Secretary MGVK Bhanu visits Lakhimpur ET Correspondent Lakhimpur, Oct 9: As per the instructions of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, MGVK Bhanu, the Chief Secretary of the Government of Assam today visited Lakhimpur District along with a host of high level officers. He arrived at Lilabari Airport at 8:30 am and then he went to the North Lakhimpur Civil Hospital at 9 am. During the visit he closely observed the conditions of the Hospital inspecting the Out Patient Department, the X-Ray room, the maternity ward, the pediatric ward, the morgue and the medicine store room etc. He inquired from the patients about the discrepancies in the Hospital too. Then he significantly remarked that the dead body burning incident in the Hospital Morgue was not as it was reflected in the media. In the Hospital premises, Satyam Seva Samitee, the United Platform of small scale businessmen of North Lakhimpur Town, submitted to him a memorandum demanding the allotment of an advantageous piece of land to each of the small scale businessmen, the supply of anti venom and life vitaliz-

ing medicines to NLCH, supply of Blood Component Separation Machine in order to treat dengue, activation of City Scan Machine, Ultrasound Machine, establishment of incinerator etc. Raju Singha, the President of the Samity alleged that the Chief Secretary paid no adequate heed to him while submitting the memorandum. However, he assured him later to take necessary steps to resolve the problems. The Lakhimpur District Committee of Hindu Yuva Parisad also submitted a memorandum to him demanding resolution to various problems of the District. Then the chief secretary took part in a meeting in the SP office of Lakhimpur. Thereafter he went to Bihpuria in order to inspect the construction works of Madhab Dev Kalakhetra. He inaugurated a 10 bedded hospital at Bholabori in Bihpuria Circle.

Then he inspected the erosion affected areas in Bodoti Jamuguri. It is worth mentioning that the visit of the Chief Secretary was perfectly related with the development of the district as per the information of district administration.

way for sourcing 3 lakh tons per year by NRL, a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India, from the state. NRL is implementing a Bio-Refinery in Assam to produce bio-ethanol from available non-food biomass feedstock bamboo.

The project is proposed to be implemented in 2 years time. Bamboo is one of the major non-food biomass resources available abundantly in the North East, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh, and is amongst the fastest growing plants. NRL has joined hands with a Finland based technology provider M/S Chempolis, which has a 3rd generation technology to convert bamboo to ethanol in commercially viable basis, which is much ahead of other established technology providers for conversion of bamboo to ethanol. Tuki appreciated

APBRDA, particularly its Vice Chairman, for the novel initiative that would offer a permanent source of revenue generation for bamboo farmers and communities owning vast bamboo groves in the state. He advised the officials of NRL to coordinate with APBRDA and conduct awareness camps across the state for benefit of bamboo growers.

He observed that people will have to be made aware of the benefits of the understanding and equip them with scientific know-how on regeneration of bamboo plants.

"The technique of recycling the bamboo plants has to be imparted to the people so that while on one hand bamboos are cut down for outsourcing on the other hand these are re-grown. This must go simultaneously so that at no point of time bamboo gets scarce," the Chief Minister pointed. While assuring to take the sug-

Panchatantra stories, hitopadesha etc. have been not only source of delight for the young people, but also provide them excellent moral lessons. The Governor appreciated the endeavour of the organisers, particularly ANWESHA for organising such important children's book festival in Guwahati for the past 25 years. He said that such event will

expose the children to the world of books and inculcate the habit of reading among them and also familiarise them with the world beyond the classroom. Imparting of training by expert story writers and story tellers in the art of storytelling, by ANWESHA is a highly laudable step, so also holding of competition in storytelling.

Infighting resurfaces again in Congress to topple Dr Mukul ET Correspondent Shillong, Oct 9: After months of calmness within the party, the ignition of infighting within the State Congress of Meghalaya has resurfaced again to topple the Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma. The infighting cropped up after the Prevention of Disqualification (Members of Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya Amendment) Act, 2015 was passed re-

cently despite opposition from Congress legislators.

Sources said that the Shillong Lok Sabha MP Mr. Vincent H Pala is helping Mr Pynshngain N Syiem who has openly declared non-cooperation movement against the Chief Minister after the passing of the bill barring dual posts. Sources said that to intensify the move, Mr. Pala has secretly met the AICC recently in New

Delhi to apprise the situation in the state under the leadership of Dr Sangma.

It was learnt that AICC incharge Meghalaya V. Narayanasamy will be visiting the state on 17the of this month to assess the situation. According to sources, it is said that antiMukul Congress legislators will openly demand from the AICC in charge to remove him as Congress Legislature Party (CLP) and if

the AICC does not remove him, they would take other steps. Sources said that these anti-Mukul legislators wanted to put in Mr Pala as their leader to sail the boat. However, if Mr. Pala is to be elected as CLP leader, he will take charge as the Chief Minister for six months and one MLA will have to be sacrificed to vacate and enable Mr Pala to contest the election and continue as leader if he so wills.

BJP protest against corruption and defalcation of funds ET Correspondent Lakhimpur, Oct 9: Protesting against the alleged ongoing corruption in Telahi Dev. Block under the Rural Development Department in Lakhimpur District, the Telahi Mandal Committee of BJP today gharaoed the Telahi Dev. Block office at 11 am. At least 300 protestors rocked the office premises during the programme for more than one and half hour. They shouted slogans demanding non-violation of the RTI Act, ending corruption with regard to the implementation of

Important MoU signed between NRL and APBRDA Itanagar, Oct.9: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today in presence of Chief Minister Nabam Tuki between Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) and Arunachal Pradesh Bamboo Resources Development Agency (APBRDA) in a simple function in the Chief Minister's Office here. The MoU was signed by Yura Tugung, Vice Chairman, APBRDA and Bruno Ekka, General Manager (Mktng & BD), NRL. Also present during the signing ceremony were Health Minister Rajesh Tacho, Minister PHE Takam Pario, State Rubber Board Chairperson Likha Maj and officials of the APBRDA. NRL officials present were Rajib Changkakati, Manager (BD), Atanu R Sharma, Manger (BD & Pipeline) and Kanash Salam, Bamboo Consultant. The understanding will pave

that books are the first foundation for an individual to become a good and useful citizen. It is most important source of information particularly good children's books during early stages of learning at tender age. Children story books like Grandma’s tales by the legendary litterateur Lakshminath Bezbaruah, Gulliver’s Travels, Aesop’s Fables,

gestion seriously, NRL authorities informed that the MoU will enable to identify bamboo catchment areas for primary processing by the communities for converting into bio-fuel. It will also set up bamboo processing clusters in the state, which will ultimately promote bamboo plantation and processing for value addition along with providing large scale sustainable employment opportunities for people in bamboo plantations and bamboo semi-processing units. "We look forward for successful implementation of the MoU for availing long term supply of bamboo for the bio-refinery on mutually beneficial terms for both Arunachal Pradesh and NRL," said the NRL GM. Meanwhile, on drawing attention of the NRL towards scarcity of petroleum fuel like diesel and petrol hitting the state at times by the Chief Minister, NRL authorities informed that NRL is under process of laying a product pipeline from Numaligarh Refinery in Assam to Itanagar (Doimukh IOC depot).

"We have already done the preliminary survey for the 55 km pipeline and it will cross the Brahmaputra river from Kamargara to Gohpur," informed Sharma, Manager (BDPipeline) of NRL.

MGNREGA, Indira Awas Yojana, Old Age Pension, Sanitary schemes etc.

They denounced alleged mal-administration by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and alleged failure of Rockybul Hussain, as a Minister, to control cor-

ruption and misutilization of developmental fund in Telahi Dev Block. Chabin Rajkhowa the convener of the cultural cell of State BJP and the convener of media cell of Lakhimpur District BJP became vocal against the alleged corrup-

tion in the block. Kusha Sarmah, the President of Telahi Mandal BJP, Shyamal Sarmah, District General Secretary, Jone Kr. Senapati, District Vice President, too delivered lectures. Executing the protest the Telahi Mandal Committee of the BJP submitted a memorandum to the Governor of Assam trough the BDO of the Block demanding eradication of corruption in the block. They also demanded initiative to control flood and erosion caused by the rivers Subansiri and Ranganadi.

Vehicle stolen from Tinsukia ET Correspondent Tinsukia, Oct 09: A pickup vehicle has been stolen from Balugoda under Tinsukia police station.

According to police sources the owner has filed an FIR stating that as usual his driver took the vehicle with him and parked opposite his house.

However, in the morning when he found the the pick-up van was stolen. It may be mentioned that since last several months theft activities is going on unabated in Tinsukia town. Reports of all types of theft right from motorcycle to vehicle, laptop to mobiles has been reported in past few months but police has been able to crack only one case of theft cum murder at a market so far.

Bike-truck collision, 1 dead ET Correspondent Lakhimpur, Oct 9: One Sumit Dutta (18) died at the spot and Ajit Bora (18) sustained serious injury due to a biketruck collision which took place on NH15 near the Podumoni Than of Lakhimpur District today around 2 pm. Sumit was the son of Babul Dutta of village Azad and student of HS 2nd year Science of North Lakhimpur College while Ajit Bora, an inhabitant of Milan Nagar of North Lakhimpur Town is studying in the same class at Gyanjyoti Academy of Narayanpur. The latter was admitted in North Lakhimpur Civil Hospital where he has been fighting for life. The accident happened while the two young bikers, travelling from North lakhimpur Town directly hit the truck which was coming from the opposite direction.

Arunachal home minister praises state police for doing commendable job Contd. from Page 1

The Supreme Court in September directed the Union government and Arunachal Pradesh gov-

ernment to grant citizenship within three months to Chakma and Hajong tribals who had migrated from Bangladesh, saying they cannot be discrimi-

nated in any manner. Referring to that order, IGP Payeng said if situation deteriorates the state would seek central forces as the state has compara-

tively less police strength.

Byaling also rewarded some policemen who foiled a major bank robbery in the capital complex this month.

Outcome questionable although work restarts along 27-km Miao-Namchick road Contd. from Page 1

Adequate funds in the form of 1st and 2nd installments were released but progress and quality of work is contrary to public expectations and not in accordance with the laid down government norms.

The road in question is the lifeline of Miao Administrative Sub Division. The inordinate delay in completing the construction of the significant road has undoubt-

edly added multiple woes inflicting upon the general public. The road condition has not only hindered development works drastically but also flow of domestic as well as international tourists has d w i n d l e d unproportionately to utter disgrace of the people of the sub division. Citizens travelling along the potholes and cracks inflicted lifeline with medical problems are the worst sufferers. Owing to deteriorating road conditions,

the general public are encountering the brunt of price rise and ascending graph of commercial vehicle fares.

Miao, once known as one of the most beautiful and fastest developing towns till 2000, is today struggling to uphold the tag.

With oil reserve Kharsang in the west and tourism potential Vijaynagar in the east, there has always been a huge prospect for growth but bad road conditions and absence of planning

has taken their toll.

However, with the straight and fourth consecutive winter since commencement of the work, just knocking at the door the development hungry citizens of Miao Administrative Sub-Division greatly expect that the concerned contractor KS Lungphi and Public Works Department would take best advantage of the winter as working season to ensure quality completion of Miao-Namchick Road project.

DC convenes district force for immunization Contd. from Page 1

village-wise headcount of beneficiaries from 0– 2 years of children including pregnant women to be undertaken for 2nd round Mission Indradhanush scheduled from 7th November, 2015. The DC urged the DMO, DD (ICDS) to ask

the ASHAs and Anganwadi workers to ensure full coverage of targeted beneficiaries.

Earlier, Dr. N. Lowang, DMO highlighted the importance of Mission Indradhanush through power point presentation and spoke on the objectives and strategies of Mission Indradhanush

on proper and realistic micro planning and suggested reorientation of AWW/ASHAs particularly in Lazu area.

Speaking on the occasion Smti A. Lowangchha, DD (ICDS) threw light on head account of children 0–2 years of age group and pregnant women by Anganwadi

workers. She said that all the ICDS workers are being activated and asked to play a proactive role. The important meeting was attended by DRCHO, DD (ICDS), DDSE Smti Sontung Bangsia, ZPM, KhelaLamsa, Medical Superintendent and Medical staff. (DIRPO)

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Golaghat Commerce CBSE-Katha Utsav 2015 concludes College's 43rd Founprietor were part of the utsav. Educationist cum senior journalist Prafulla dation Day observed Rajguru congratulated ET Correspondent Golaghat, Oct 9: One of the prominent educational institutions of the district, Golaghat Commerce College observed its 43rd Foundation Day. At first the flag was hoisted

by Principal Dr Jatindranath Saikia and tribute was paid to founder Principal Late Punaram Neog by the college fraternity. A tree plantation programme was held in its premises. An extempore speech and an open quiz competition was also conducted. An open meet was organised which was chaired by Dr Jatindranath Saikia Hem Chandra Saikia as chief guest, and Vice Principal Prasanna Borthakur, Ex Principal Dr PL Bhuiyan Vijyanti Neog in attendance. Welcome speech was given by Principal Dr Jatindranath Saikia who spoke on the history and present achievements of the college in detail. Meanwhile Late Punaram Neog Memorial Speech Programme was organised on the topic Shankardev and Present Youth of Assam. In this connection, an inspiring speech was given by Hemchandra Saikia. As part of the programme, various college officials, ex students among others were felicitated. The programme was conducted by Bhaskar Kakati.

ET Correspondent Jorhat, Oct 9: CBSE sponsored Katha Utsav (writer's workshop) organized by Springdale School of Cinnamora concluded on a good note where 225 students from

the seven states of North East including West Bengal have participated.

Prominent educationists including Prof. Prafulla Rajguru, Prof. Kabita Rajguru, Shehnaz Ahmed who is founder cum pro-

CBSE for selecting a school from a remote area for holding the Katha Utsav. Shehnaz Ahmed under whose initiative Katha Utsav 2015 has successfully concluded said that more and more of such programmes could be organized in the near future. Earlier R Rajesh, the principal of Springdale School welcomed the gathering and participants coming from various states and spoke about the rules and regulation to be followed as per CBSE guidelines.

Bokajan Higher Secondary School golden jubilee celebrations kick off ET Correspondent Bokajan, Oct 9: Bokajan Higher Secondary School has lined up a series of events to commemorate its 50 years of glorious existence. The untiring efforts of the Golden Jubilee Managing Committee (GJMC) reflected in the changed looks of the school campus. Be it the re-designed main entrance gate, newly painted walls and pillars or the drinking water facility. Everything seemed renovated with a brand new look to mark the spirit of festivity. The HSLC 1992 batch examines donated a water purifier on the occasion for convenience of the students.

The gala celebration of the 50th anniversary kicked off this morning with a formal inaugura-

tion of the main entrance gate donated by the 1995 batch HSLC examinees.

Mr Saityen Teron, noted Fine Arts artist cut the ceremonial ribbon at the entrance to kick start the event. It was followed by the Golden Jubilee Flag hoisting ceremony and felicitation programme of

the retired teachers and well wishers who have been with the institution for the past five decades.

The EM, Lonki Timung i/c PWD, graced the occasion with his presence and hoisted the flag. Addressing the gathering, the EM reiterated the role of the school at imparting

education throughout its 50 years of its existence.

He also expressed happiness and extended best wishes to the GJMC who are pitching in to make the event a success.

The flag hoisting ceremony was followed by the inauguration of the revamped 23 ft high Mar-

tyr Monument (Sahid Bedi) by the Karbi Anglong district unit, AASU. The general secretary of AASU, Lurin Jyoti Gogoi inaugurated the monument commemorating the martyrs of great Assam Movement back in 1985.

The celebration is observed with a three day agenda from 9 to 11, dedicated to honouring and celebrating the school's achievements across the spectrum. A series of other programmes like Book Fair cum Exhibition, Science Exhibition, Alumni felicitation, Cultural rally is scheduled to commence and a souvenir incorporating the glorious 50 years is to be released on the closing day along with a fun filled cultural night over the weekend.

Ramakanta Deori new CEM of Tiwa Autonomous Council Dalim Phukon Morigaon, Oct. 9: Rama Kanta Deori, leader of Tiwa Jatiya Oikya Manch (Tiwa Solidarity Forum) has been elected as the new Chief Executive Member (CEM) of Tiwa Autonomous Council while his party supported by AGP, BJP and two Congress members came up with the majority magic number of 16 in the 30-member Tiwa Council general meeting held here at TAC house today. In the TAC election held on August 18, out of 30 seats, 15 were won by Congress, 10 seats by Tiwa Jatiya Oikya Manch, 3 by BJP, 2 by AGP. As no party got absolute majority in the TAC, Deori led Tiwa Jatiya Oikya Manch was supported by AGP, BJP and two other Congress members. Today, Commissioner, North Assam Division Biswa Ranjan Samal administered the oath and official secrecy to all the elected members of TAC. Khagen Bordoloi of Tiwa Jatiya Oikya Manch was elected as the new Chairman of TAC while Bidyut Bordoloi of the same party was elected as Vice Chairman.

For the CEM post, Ramakanta Deori defeated his rival Dharmendra Bordoloi of Congress by 3 votes. Deori got 17 votes while Dharmendra Bordoloi got 13 votes.

Niketu Iralu, who strongly believes in power of human goodness, said that both fears and hopes actually brought two sides to talk to each other this morning for finding a way forward. He expressed the hope that such a dialogue would definitely improve relationship between the Nags and the Assamese, but at the same, “we should not allow the criminals and lumpen characters to hold us ransom.” Udayan Misra reminded that it would be very unfortunate for both the Assamese and the Nagas if they were allowed to be swayed by the anti-socials and goons as well as by the indifferences from the privileged

sections. He maintained that the perceived differences and stands on contentious issues could be sorted out only through dialogues in a democratic environment. Appreciating the initiatives for holding such an important deliberation, Naga Hoho president Chuba Ozukum also insisted on maintaining age-old relationship between the two neighbours at any cost and preventing all unwarranted situations that might lead to misunderstanding and distrust.

Pointing out that the root of Asom Sahitya Sabha lies at Kohima, Sabha president Dr Dhrubajyoti Bora said that such meeting of minds and hearts would “show us an way forwards” towards resolv-

ET Correspondent Teok, Oct 9: BJP’s Teok Kaliapani Block Samittee today held a protest rally at various development blocks of the Jorhat district demanding from the Assam government to check al-

leged corrupt practices at block and panchayat level. Jorhat MP Mr Kamakhya Parasad Tasa leading the protest demand from the Assam Government to stop corruption and proper enquiry be launched into

corruption. There were more than four hundred protesters present as part of the protest. The protesters finally handed over a memorandum to the concerned BDO in favour of the Assam Governor.

St. Vincent School celebrates silver jubilee in their traditional best showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Jagun. The inaugural function was chaired by Father Paulinus Chempalayil, founder principal of the school, along with Mr Dilip Phukan, social worker, Mr Nong Yunkuk, social worker and Father Anil Lakra, the incumbent principal of the school. In his address, chief guest Mr Mukut Borpatra Gohain became nostalgic as he apprised all about the genesis of the school starting with the challenge of venturing to set up a pure boarding school in this remote part of Assam-Arunachal border. Social worker Nong Yunkuk in his speech talked about the importance about the role of inculcat-

ing the social quotient, a quality which would make an individual fit to be a member of society and understand the importance of shared living with high civic values. The event began with a glittering display of music, school students presenting a rich repertoire of songs, dance and musical presentation. Coinciding with the silver jubilee celebration, a magazine, “St Vincent High School” was released. Chief guest Mr Mukut Borpatra Gohain and founder Principal of the School Father Paulinus Chempalayil unveiled the magazine, edited by Father Anil Lakra, jointly sub edited by Ashim Bhuyan and Mahendra Nair.

BJP hold rally against Cong. govt Contd. from Page 1

and they have also failed to give the salaries of some departments under State Government,’’ said Prasanta Phukan. Meanwhile, the Assam Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party has started their campaign against the Congress government of Assam with the 2016 elections in mind. Adyut

Phukan, General Secretary of Dibrugarh district BJP said, “For 15 years the Congress Government of Assam has been exploiting the people of Assam and talking about development but doing nothing’’. He said that they have talked about the development of the villages but in reality they have not done anything for the development of the

villages of Assam. The BJP said they have shattered the dream of Mahatma Gandhi, because Gandhiji had a dream to develop the villages in India but the Congress have not done anything for the poor people of the villages. Adyup Phukan said that corruption and misgovernance have been ruling the roost in the Congress party.

Iran oil import bills not to affect Indian markets: RBI Contd. from Page 1

Naga-Assamese Round Table Talk held towards building friendship, fraternity Contd. from Page 1

BJP holds anti-corruption protest at Teok

ing many conflicting issues. Naga Mothers Association (NMA) adviser Prof Rosemary Dzuvichu asserted that in any conflict situation the women could play a very pro-active role in resolving differences if they are united, and called upon Assamese women to work together with their Naga counterparts to create an environment of trust, friendship, love and compassion.

Highlighting the age-old relationship between the Ahoms and the Nagas, president of Purbanchaliya Tai Sahitya Sabha Dr Dayananda Borgohain insisted on holding such dialogue on regular basis for mitigating the present environment of entrenched suspicions against each other. AASU’s chief ad-

viser Dr Samujjal Bhattacharya urged the organizers of the round table to continue their endeavour for a consistent dialogue process involving the two neighbours.

Speaking on roles of media in conflict situation, senior journalists Prasanta Rajguru and Bano Haralu appealed to media persons to be more sensitive and responsible while reporting any untoward incident which involves two states.

The reporters should maintain self-regulation and check the temptation to sensationalise the happenings, they suggested, adding it was most imperative to gather views and opinions from both sides.Guwahati, Oct 9 Attending the meeting as an independent observer,

NEC member C K Das said peace and normalcy in the region is pre-requisite for growth and development, and civil societies can play a major role in creating that environment. Wrapping up the event, NTF president Nitya Bora insisted that the civil societies on both sides should make sincere efforts to hold such meaningful deliberations at least twice in a year to continue the dialogue process. Senior journalists Samudragupta Kashyap, Mrinal Talukdar and Atanu Phukan undertook this bold initiative to organize the round table in the backdrop of festering distrust, suspicions and animosities between the two communities.

Khan said that the remaining $700 million which has been purchased will be paid on the due date, which he, however, did not divulge. The RBI deputy governor's assurance that the rupee value will not be impacted assumes significance as the Indian currency has been under some pressure lately due to yuan devaluation and choppy world equity markets. Recent measures like the

RBI's September 29 decision to give greater access to foreign funds to invest in government-backed bonds have given some boost to the rupee. Recently, the RBI notified its decision to give greater access to governmentbacked securities for foreign funds. The RBI's moves are expected to usher in around $2.5 billion by this fiscal end. This led rupee to gain some stability in recent weeks.

However, on Thursday,

the rupee got depreciated by nine paise to close at 65.05 to a US dollar from its previous close of 64.96, which was an eight-week high. According to currency analysts, the RBI is current comfortable in rupee ranging anywhere between 65-66 to a US dollar. Any extreme movements due to volatility triggers the central bank to sell or buy dollars in the open market to stabilize the rupee.

(Agencies)

NHIDCL announces 19 road, highway projects in Assam by 2020 Contd. from Page 1

According to him the land acquisition and forest clearances for the ten awarded projects would be the responsibility of the NHIDCL which is being facilitated at a faster pace in consultation with functionaries of the state of Assam. The Managing Director admitted saying that the pace for land acquisition and forest clearances in Northeast, which was slower earlier has now picked up the intended pace and hoped that gradually, the thorny issue would be resolved in the interest of all the stake holders including the people of Assam.” Mr. Kumar added that

NHIDCL has been trying it’s best to engage the local contractor for roads and highways construction in the entire Northeast so that employment and business opportunities arise for local population though some leading contractors from outside the region are also being engaged to do the job. Speaking on the occasion Additional Chief Secretary (Power) Government of Assam said that the state has taken the issue of ease of doing business very seriously and with the direct involvement of it’s Chief Secretary with the states entire bureaucracy, the state in next one year improve it’s ease of doing

business ranking at number 1 in the region since currently it’s ranking is poorer. In his welcome remarks, Senior Vice President of the PHD Chamber, Dr. Mahesh Gupta welcomed NHIDCL initiative to transform the entire Northeast with world class roads and highways as it this infrastructure that will facilitate and fast pace the investment scenario in the region. Director, PHD Chamber, Dr. Ranjeet Mehta in his vote of thanks announced that NER Infrastructure Conclave would continue in the Northeast under aegis of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in future without any fail.

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The Puja committee plans to apply for a place in the PM Modi trains guns on Nitish, Guinness Book of World Records for Durga idol says time to change fate of Bihar Kolkata, Oct 9: With not even a fortnight left for the Durga Puja festivities to begin, a puja committee in South Kolkata claims to be putting up the tallest Durga idol in the world for which it had initiated teaser advertisement months in advance. "There have been idols of other deities like Lord Shiva in Karnataka (112 ft) and Hanumanji in Maharashtra (105 ft) but they are all housed in permanent structures while the world's tallest Durga will be here only for five days," Secretary of Deshapriya Park Durgatsav Committee Sudipto Kumar told. The Puja committee also plans to apply for a place in the

'World bamboo Day' observed in Nagaland to promote Bamboo products Nagaland, Oct 9 : The Northeast region has huge reserves of bamboo, which is known as "Green Gold". About 28 per cent of India's bamboo forests are located in the Northeast. With an aim to promote bamboo, people in Nagaland celebrated World Bamboo Day with the theme 'A Natural celebration'. Local artisans, self help groups and students from various schools took part at the two-day event organized by the Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA). Some bamboo experts also highlighted the different uses of Bamboo on the occasion. As part of the celebration, bamboo handicrafts exhibition, bamboo food delicacies stall and Bamboo Theme Pavilion were set up. Various bamboo products like furniture, bags and colorful decorative items were displayed.

Awards were also given away to best performing village bamboo development committee, most promising craftsman, entrepreneur, Self Help Groups and most supportive institute. (Agencies)

Huge cache of arms and ammunition seized in Manipur Imphal, Oct 9: A combined team of BSF and Manipur police seized a huge cache of arms and ammunitions today during a joint operation in Thoubal district. The combined team of security forces acting on intelligence input cordoned off Uyel Terapokpi village since early morning and conducted search operations, police said. The seizure of the huge cache of arms and ammunitions were made at about 6.30 a m from near a bush close to a culvert, they said. The combined team of security forces acting on intelligence input cordoned off Uyel Terapokpi village since early morning and conducted search operations, police said. The seizure of the huge cache of arms and ammunitions were made at about 6.30 a m from near a bush close to a culvert, they said The combined team of BSF and police recovered one grenade launcher, four grenade launcher shells, two 9 mm pistols, 3 TNT cakes, six gelatine sticks, 56 cartridges of AK-47 rifles, hand grenade, one rocket shell, one detonator, four detonator fuses, three fuse wires and nails, the police added . (Agencies)

Guinness Book of World Records for the idol whose exact height has been kept under wraps. The idol is being made with cement and not from traditional clay due to its unprecedented height and there will be fiberglass coating on it, the organisers said. "Despite being a gigantic structure, the deity will retain all the features of a traditional Durga idol and there will be no compromise in aesthetic and devotional aspects," sculptor Mintu Pal said from the spot where work is going on at a frantic pace. The fire brigade and police have given their no objection to the idol on the condition that it will not be inside the pandal and the

puja committee is following it in "letter and spirit", the organisers said. According to the fire brigade conditions, such a tall idol cannot be kept inside a makeshift pandal so it will be put up just outside the pandal with the sky as its canopy, the organisers said. The puja organisers have also launched a contest to speculate the exact height of the idol. "While the contest is for calculating the exact height, the idol by all estimates is going to be a gigantic one, a landmark by all means," Kumar said. The organisers and the sponsor, a cement major, will declare the contest result after Mahalaya which marks the

start of the countdown to Durga Puja, Kumar said.

With this contest declaring prize at three levels, the puja committee plans to trigger a buzz about the festivities in the entire northeast region, Kumar said. For the winners from the city, VIP entry to the pandal will be provided, for those in the suburbs an opportunity to visit Kolkata (with) all expenses paid and for those from other states it means flying down to the city with the travelling expenses paid by the organisers-sponsor. "Our multi-pronged campaign through hoardings, teasers, digital media and TV, "Eto Boro Sotti' (Such a big

truth) had been unleashed three months back and the counter-campaigns by contenders Naktala Udayan Sangha and Agradoot Uday Sangha and Santosh Mitra Square show that we have succeeded in hitting the bull's eye," Kumar said.

Kumar's elder brother and MMIC of KMC Debashis Kumar, the President of award winning rival Tridhara Sammilani puja in the neighbourhood, says, "We will be happy if there are more footfalls in Deshapriyo Park puja."The tagline is brilliant, it shows the professionalism Durgapuja has attained over the years," he said.

(Agencies)

PM Modi should have chosen his words more carefully, says RJD (ANI) Patna, Oct 9: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) national spokesperson Manoj Jhaon Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have chosen his words carefully when addressing a rally in Munger yesterday, as he had denigrated not only Lalu Yadav, but also all inhabitants of Bihar and the backward classes. Taking strong objection to Prime Minister Modi's reference to a ' Shaitan' (Devil) being ensconced in Lalu and justifying his decision to move the Election Commission of India to act against the former, Jha said, "He is the Prime Minister of India, he should have chosen his words carefully. He not only denigrated Lalu ji, but all Biharis, backwards and

Dalits. Bihar felt insulted because of the 'shaitaan' remark, we were under tremendous pressure from our constituency to go and complain to the chief electoral

officer." Jha said that it pained them to come to the Election Commission with the RJD's complaint, because generally in a democracy, one thinks twice be-

fore complaining about the Prime Minister. "It not only violates Article 2, 3 of the Model Code of Conduct, but also, violates Section 153 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). A message has to go to the people concerned.

They (BJP) should be barred from organising further rallies, strict action should be taken so that the idea of a free and fair election turns into reality. That is what we have asked of the chief election commissioner, and we have demanded it," he added. During the rallies at Munger and Begusarai on Thursday, Prime Minister Modi played up Prasad's alleged comment of a 'shaitan' (devil) straddling his tongue when making his Hindus also eat beef comment.

(ANI) Aurangabad, Oct. 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a fresh volley of attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, saying that the latter had broken all his promises on development and added that he defended 'jungle raj' way more than RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav. "Nitish condemned jungle raj when he was with the BJP and now he is silent. He promised so many things, including state-wise electricity. Has anything come true? The only thriving industry during jungle raj is kidnapping," Prime Minister Modi said while addressing a rally here. Lambasting the grand alliance, he added that for 60 years they were incapable of doing any development in the state. "When you vote this election, don't forget the history of the 'mahaswarthbandhan'.

They are the same people,

who are responsible for the current state of affairs in Bihar. For 60 years they did not even create jobs, leaving the youth to fend for themselves," the Prime Minister added. Addressing a rally in Sasaram earlier, Prime Minister Modi had taken on RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and questioned his absence from the

campaigning in the run up to the assembly polls. "What did the RJD chief do that he was barred from contesting the polls? The people of Bihar must ask Laluji as to why he is out of the elections this time? What did he do? He calls himself the big boss of Bihar and wants to run this state with a remote control," he said.

Bihar will punish the guilty on October 16: PM Modi (ANI) Sasaram, Oct. 9: Dubbing the grand alliance as 'mahaswarthbandhan', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a frontal attack on RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and said that the people of Bihar would on October 16 punish those who have ruined the state. "The atmosphere I see, I compliment leaders of NDA, BJP that they had courage to hold rally in such a big ground. You are India's Supreme Court, Bihar's law makers. You are the ones who have to punish the people who have done

wrong. On 16th October, you will punish those who have ruined this state," Prime Minister Modi said while addressing a rally in Sasaram. Attacking the 'mahagathbandhan, the Prime Minister said the alliance, which ruled the state for 60 years failed miserably in living up to its promises. "Congress for 35, Bade Bhai and Chhote Bhai for another 25 years.

All three are such, who have fought each other at some point of time or the other. They never came together over the issue of

Bihar's development," Prime Minister Modi said. Questioning Lalu's absence from the campaigning in the run up to the assembly polls, Prime Minister Modi called him a 'big boss' who wants run Bihar with a remote control."What did the RJD chief do that he was barred from contesting the polls?

The people of Bihar must ask Laluji as to why he is out of the elections this time? What did he do? He calls himself the big boss of Bihar and wants to run this state with a remote control," he added.

'Bramhapishaach' Modi Mizoram Assembly adopts resolution not fit to be PM, says Lalu on UN declaration on indigenous rights (ANI) Patna, Oct. 9: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'bramhapishaach' and said that the latter is not fit for his job. "He has insulted me by calling me a 'shaitaan' when he is the

'bramhapishaach' himself and we have ways to ward off demons," Lalu told the media here. He added that President Pranab Mukherjee's message for tolerance and diversity had been directed towards the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Modi in his rally at

Munger, Bihar, yesterday had slammed the RJD supremo over his beef remark. He used the RJD chief's clarification that it was ' shaitan' (demon) that forced his tongue to speak out such a thing to take potshots at him. "How did shaitan find his ( Lalu's) address? Why did shaitan choose him among all people in the entire state, nation and the world?

Should the people of Bihar allow the person in whom shaitan resides to rule the state?" asked Prime Minister Modi. The RJD will on Friday will move the Election Commission to complain against Prime Minister Modi's 'shaitan' remark on Lalu and will also urge the EC to ban the Prime Minister from campaigning in Bihar for the upcoming assembly polls.

Law dept notifies Amendment Bill Shillong Oct 9: Ending the uncertainty that lingered for over a fortnight, the State Law department notified the Prevention of Disqualification (Members of the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya) Amendment Bill, 2015, to disallow MLAs from hold dual elected posts after Governor V. Shanmuganathan gave his assent to the Bill on the same day.The development comes on the eve of the hearing on the PIL on dual posts by the High Court of Meghalaya today.Though the Bill was notified on Thursday, it will have retrospective effect from October 1.According to official sources, letters intimating about the assent of the Governor on the Amendment Bill was sent to KHADC Chairman Manstudy Nongrem and also to the Secretary of the

Council.When contacted, KHADC Chief Executive Member cum MLA, Pynshngain N Syiem, who is yet to resign as MDC unlike other seven MLAs, said he would keep a 'close watch' on the next step to be taken by the State Government."The State Government will have to make its next move with the Amendment Bill now becoming an Act with the assent of the Governor. It will also be interesting to see the response of Assembly Speaker A.T. Mondal on this," Syiem said, while reminding about the PIL to be taken up today. "The court might have its own interpretation on this matter. This is not the end since as many things might unfold in the next few days," the KHADC CEM said.Asked whether he will approach the Court to seek redress on the mat-

ter, Syiem said he was yet to decide on his next move.

"I would take a call at an appropriate time. At the moment, I would just keep a close watch on the various developments," Syiem asserted. Earlier, the KHADC CEM had decided not to relinquish either of his dual posts despite the Prevention of Disqualification (Members of the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya) Amendment Bill, 2015, being passed by the Assembly on September 24.The seven MLAs who submitted their resignations as MDCs include H.D.R. Lyngdoh (Congress), Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit (HSPDP), Sanbor Shullai (NCP), Metbah Lyngdoh (UDP), H.B. Nongsiej (UDP), K.P. Pangniang (HSPDP) and Stephanson Mukhim (Independent).

(Agencies)

Aizawl, Oct 9: The Mizoram Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution appreciating the Indian government's efforts to realise provisions of the United Nations' Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (DRIPS) and asked that such efforts be continued and stepped up.

The UN's DRIPS was accepted by the international body's General Assembly in 2007 after more than two decades of negotiations. A total of 143 countries, including India, voted in its favour.

The state assembly's resolution whose wording was slightly amended after more than three hours of discussion that saw 15 legislators including Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla and Home Minister R Lalzirliana supporting it -was moved by Leader of the Opposition Vanlalzawma, a former Lok Sabha MP and leader of the Mizo National Front. Four other members separately

moved the same resolution, which Speaker Hiphei clubbed into one for the convenience of discussions. All the members who took part in yesterday's discussion spoke on two main themes. One was that the Centre sometimes did not fully consider local terrain, customs and traditions while implementing policy or undertaking develop-

mental works. Another was the hope that the resolution would assist in realising the unity, at some point in time, of ethnic Mizos spread over eastern Bangladesh and western Myanmar as well as neighbouring states such as Tripura, Assam and Manipur. The assembly's adoption of the resolution was immediately applauded by various

organisations including the Zo Re-unification Organisation or ZORO (which spearheaded efforts to get the Mizo community included in the UN's list of indigenous peoples), the Zo Indigenous Forum and the Zoram Nationalist Party, which currently does not have an MLA but whose leaders are vocal about safeguarding tribal rights. The Mizoram Assembly's move comes amidst similar calls to safeguard tribal rights by various Mizo groups including the Mizo Students' Union, which this week resolved to approach the government to to push for the designation of Mizoram as a "tribal area" under the Constitution's sixth schedule and to amend the Mizo tribe list in the Indian Constitution of India. (Agencies) The UN's DRIPS was accepted by the international body's General Assembly in 2007 after more than two decades of negotiations

Rijiju, Khekaho discuss on info accessibility Dimapur, Oct 9: Parliamentary secretary for Information and Public Relation (IPR) Khekaho Assumi called on Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju at his office chamber at North Block, Delhi.An official press release from PRO Nagaland House New Delhi said both deliberated on the best options available to forward the cause of citizen security through digitization, keeping in mind information literacy as a core issue that was becoming an increasingly important component of not only policies and strategies of governance but also as a platform to promote human development.During discussion, it was noted that the IPR department being the mouthpiece of the government, carry the trust of the people in as much as they want to use it to com-

municate, identify, persuade or enrich their capacity for correct decision.

The release stated that both the leaders underscored the need to streamline policies that made information more accessible through the various channels, such as the print media, electronic media in-

cluding audio visual on relevant issues of the day.While appreciating the input by Khekaho, the union minister recognized that the IPR represented an indispensable and relevant tool, not only to address the issue of the times but also as the most important means to impart appropri-

ate information needed for s o c i a l transformation.Several proposals put in place and relevant issues of innovative ideas, advocacy formation and fund generation to drive the programmes were also discussed. Khekaho informed that he was taking up these proposals "threadbare", upon the return of the Rijiju from his Russian trip. The parliamentary secretary further elaborated that given the level of transparency possible through the free flow of information; much could be done, provided "dynamic leaders" were imbibed with the right ethical intent and in tune with the opinion and desire of the public. This, he pointed out as "the most important indicator that any government can choose to ignore, only at its peril". (Agencies)

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SC agrees to levy green tax in Delhi (ANI) New Delhi, Oct. 9: The Supreme Court on Friday gave a go ahead to the levying of a green tax in the national capital. The apex court, which heard a plea filed by top lawyer Harish Salve, also issued an order levying an additional surcharge on commercial vehicles entering Delhi to deter them from entering the city and causing acute air pollution. The Supreme Court, in its ruling, said the cess to be paid by Light Commercial Vehicles besides the toll fee would be Rs. 700, and Rs. 1,300 for two, three-axle vehicles and above. Sunita Narayan , the petitioner in this case, expressed her delight with the Supreme Court's verdict.

"The decision of the SC today is one of the biggest decisions for the city. Winters are approaching and the pollution level will go up," she said. Narayan also informed the media that essential commodities will not have to pay cess. "Food

grains, milk, oil tankers will not be charged any cess.

Ambulance and passenger busses will also be exempted," she said. Haryana and Uttar Pradesh have also agreed to cooperate with the Delhi Government.

"The Chief Justice of India has said that if anyone has any problems, we will hear it after four months," she said. According to a study by the Delhi-based Center

for Science and Environment, trucks from north to south and east to west could easily bypass the capital but they choose to enter the city as the surcharge in Delhi is a third of what they would have to pay as toll if they use the highways. An estimated 85,000 vehicles enter the city daily and contribute towards 30 percent of the air pollution.

Banning Ghulam Ali is our tribute to Indian martyrs: Shiv Sena

(ANI) New Delhi, Oct. 9: Shiv Sena, through their mouthpiece Saamna, on Friday defended their move of banning Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali from performing in Mumbai, saying that this was a tribute to all the Indian soldiers, who had died in the recent ceasefire violations, and added that boy-

cotting Pakistan in all forms was the only way to fight back. "Some people may have a problem with what we did, but we have no regrets. We have done our national duty. This is a tribute to all our martyrs, who died at the hands of Pakistan's cowardly hands.

Raising war memorials is not

enough, you need to give a stern reply and that is what we have done," The Saamna editorial said. The Sena mouthpiece asserted that Ghulam Ali may be a great singer but he still was a Pakistani and also warned the hostile neighbour that until it fixed its ways, India would not welcome them in any way, including cricket matches. The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi Government, however, extended an invitation to the Pakistani singer to perform in the national capital. Delhi Culture Minister Kapil Mishra said that Ghulam Ali is welcome to hold a performance in Delhi. "Sad that GhulamAli is not being allowed in Mumbai, I invite him to come to Delhi and do the concert. Music has no boundaries," he tweeted.

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Saudi hand chopping incident: India calls for independent probe (ANI) New Delhi, Oct. 9: Expressing serious concern over the untoward incident of an Indian woman's hand being chopped off by her employer in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that an independent probe must be undertaken and a case of attempted murder be lodged against the sponsor. MEA official spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the Indian mission in Riyadh is actively pursuing the matter with the Saudi authorities. "We have

raised the issue on 7th October with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and asked for strict action in the matter and severe punishment for the sponsor," he said, adding that the police chief has assured a speedy and fair investigation into the matter. Swarup said the MEA and the Indian mission in Riyadh are monitoring the situation of the victim, and are in touch with her family to extend all necessary support to overcome this difficult phase. "At the same time, the MEA contin-

ues to pursue this matter on all levels with the Saudi officials, to ensure speedy justice for her," he added.

Swarup further said the Mission officials have met the chief as well as the investigating officer of the police station and have requested that the victim's Statement be recorded without further delay. "An independent probe must be undertaken on the incident and a case of attempted murder be lodged against the sponsor. The sponsor must also be directed to pay for her

ongoing treatment," he added. The right hand of a 55-year-old woman from Vellore, Tamil Nadu, who worked as a help in Saudi Arabia, was chopped off by her employer. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has condemned the incident. "We are very much disturbed over the brutal manner in which Indian lady has been treated in Saudi Arabia. This is unacceptable. We have taken up the matter with Saudi authorities," Swaraj said in a series of tweets.

Breaking silence not enough, act against ministers: Congress tells PM Modi (ANI) New Delhi, Oct. 9: The Congress Party on Friday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate action against his Cabinet colleagues for their uncalled for comments on the Dadri lynching incident. Congress leader Rashid Alvi, who was reacting to Prime Minister Modi's remark apparently referring to the Dadri case during an election rally in Nawada, Bihar, on Thursday, said merely breaking silence on the untoward incident is not enough. "He is the Prime Minister of the country, he should act against his ministers who irresponsibly commented on the unfortunate incident of Dadri," Alvi told. "Would he sack Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma from his

Cabinet? Would he initiate any action against the MP of Gorakhpur who also commented irresponsibly on the Dadri lynching case?" he asked. The Congress leader further said the latest remarks made by

the leaders of the ruling party on the Dadri case was a ploy by the ruling dispensation at the Centre. "This is their policy, that the ministers keep disturbing the atmosphere and the Prime Minister keeps comment-

ing so that everything looks normal," he added. In an apparent reference to the Dadri lynching incident, Prime Minister Modi had yesterday urged all not to make irresponsible statements for petty gains. "I have said it earlier too. Hindus should decide whether to fight Muslims or poverty. Muslims have to decide whether to fight Hindus or poverty. Both need to fight poverty together.

The country has to stay united, only communal harmony and brotherhood will take the nation forward.

People should ignore controversial statements made by politicians, as they are doing so for political gains," he said while referring to President Pranab Mukherjee's statement to drive home his point.

Lord Ahmed raises questions about human rights in Yemen (ANI) London, Oct. 9: Britain's House of Lords member Lord Nazir Ahmed has raised a volley of questions in relation to human rights issues and current situation in Yemen and other countries. He asked the government what assessment they have made of the BBC Newsnight report of September 10 that presented evidence of attacks on civilians in Yemen. The government said that they were aware of reports of alleged violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in

Yemen by all sides to the conflict and takes these very seriously, The Nation has reported. It said, "We have raised our concerns with the Saudi Arabian government and have received repeated assurances of IHL compliance and continue to engage with them on those assurances. We have also raised our concerns with the Houthis on the importance of compliance with IHL and international human rights law. A political solution is the best way to bring long term stability to Yemen and avoid

a humanitarian catastrophe.

The UK fully and actively supports the UN's efforts to achieve an end to the conflict". Lord Ahmed asked the government whether they have made any assessment of the intervention by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and whether they are aware of any war crimes committed in relation to that intervention.

Baroness Evans of Bowes Park replied that the UK is supportive of the Saudi Arabian-led Coalition military intervention, which came at the request of President

Hadi, to deter aggression by the Houthis and forces loyal to the former president Saleh, and allow for the return of the legitimate Yemeni government. Lord Ahmed also asked the Government whether they are supporting any peace initiatives between Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Response from Baroness Evans of Bowes Park was; "A sustainable and inclusive political solution is the best way to bring longterm stability to Yemen and avoid a humanitarian catastrophe.

Govt. does not tolerate politics on arts and music, says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi (ANI ) Washington D.C., Oct 9: Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) authorities have said that 33 people are still missing almost a week since the deadly US bombing of the hospital run

by Doctors without Borders in Afghanistan. The charity organisation's representative in Afghanistan, Guilhem Molinie, said that 24 staff members and nine patients are still missing.

The airstrike had killed 22

people and injured 37 others on Saturday. There were more than 80 staff members inside the hospital at the time of the bombing. US President Barack Obama on Wednesday apologised to the director of the organization for theairstrike in Kunduz, that the Pentagon admitted was a mistake. However, General John F. Campbell, the U.S. commander in Afghanistan, had said that the strike was

called in by Afghan forces on the ground, who were fighting Taliban after the militant group successfully recaptured the major city, marking the first success for the group since the U.S. invasion. Doctors Without Borders has urged an independent probe into the tragedy and called the bombing a war crime.

Meanwhile, the Pentagon is conducting its separate investigation.

(ANI) New Delhi, Oct. 9: In the wake of Pakistani maestro Ghulam Ali being banned from performing in Mumbai, Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday said that the government does not tolerate politics over music.

"The Maharashtra Government was not against the performance, in fact they were offering additional security but if the organisers are against it completely then what is to be done?" Naqvi told

here. He added that music cannot be mapped in boundaries and politics over it was a tasteless matter. After being banned from performing in Mumbai and Pune by the Shiv Sena, Ghulam Ali has been invited to perform in Kolkata and Delhi. The Shiv Sena had earlier defended its move stating that banning the singer was their tribute to the Indian soldiers, who had died at the hands of Pakistan in the recent ceasefire violations.

No arrests made so far in Vyapam scam case: CBI tells SC (ANI) New Delhi, Oct. 9: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which filed its status report on the Vyapam scam probe in the Supreme Court on Friday, said that no arrests have been made since it took charge of this case. The apex court, which expressed its satisfaction with the CBI probe into the Vyapam scam, will hear the matter again on October 23. The CBI had last month conducted raids in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in connection with its probe.

Beef party row: Engineer Rashid protests against J-K Govt.

(ANI) Srinagar, Oct.9: Engineer Rashid, an independent legislator who was thrashed by the BJP MLAs inside the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday, staged a protest along with his supporters here on Friday.

The protestors led by Rashid raised slogans against the ruling BJPPDP Government to vent their ire over yesterday's incident. The police personnel later arrested some of the protestors to bring the situation under control. The BJP MLAs had yesterday thrashed Rashid for organising a beef party at the lawns of government circuit house.

Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and his predecessor National Conference leader Omar Abdullah had condemned the incident.

Three Indians feature in Forbes 'Asia's Richest Families' list (ANI) New Delhi, Oct 9: The inaugural list of the Forbes' 50 richest families in Asia witnessed as many as 14 Indian families, including that of the Ambanis, who ranked third with a net worth of USD 21.5 billion. Besides the Ambanis, there are 14 out of 50 spots that are taken by the Indian families. The business dynasties include the Premji family ranked at the seventh spot with a net worth of USD 17 billion, and the Mistry family at the 10th place with a net worth of USD 14.9 billion. The other Indian families in the coveted list, include Godrej family at 15th place with a fortune of USD 11.4 billion, Arcelor Mittal, Birlas with a net worth of USD 7.8 billion, Bajaj's, Dabur India's Burmans and others. The overall list was topped by Lees of Samsung Group, whose 2014 revenues were equivalent to 22 percent of South Korea's GDP.

People should go abroad NCW to send suo moto notice to K.J. through recognised agents: George over his bizarre remark on rape General (Retd.) V. K. Singh (ANI) New Delhi, Oct. 9: The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday said that it would send a suo moto notice to Karnataka Home Minister K.J. George for his bizarre remark that rape by two men is not gang-rape.

NCW chief Lalitha Kumaramangalam said the Karnataka Home Minister is another example of a per-

son who comments on violence over women without pondering over it. "He doesn't even know what rape means and that is why he has commented like this," Kumaramangalam told the media here. "We will send him a suo moto (notice), let us see how he responds," she added. The Karnataka Home Minister had earlier said that he does

not consider a rape as 'gang-rape' unless more than two people are involved. "How is it a gangrape if two people rape?

Shouldn't there be at least three or four people for it to be called gang rape?"

George said in his reply while commenting on the alleged sexual assault of a BPO employee by two men in a tempo traveller.

(ANI) New Delhi, Oct. 9: Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs General (Retd.) V. K. Singh on Friday said that the incident of an Indian woman's hand being chopped off by her employer IN Saudi Arabia was an example of ignorance of the laws of foreign lands. "Many of our people, who go abroad, go under an influence without even

knowing the rules. Like in Saudi Arabia, the employers have the visa right and the Indian and Saudi Governments cannot do anything in that," he said. "People should go to recognised visa agencies. Going through fake agents creates problems later," he added. The right hand of a 55-year-old woman from Vellore, Tamil Nadu, who worked as a help in

Saudi Arabia, was chopped off by her employer. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has condemned the incident. "We are very much disturbed over the brutal manner in which Indian lady has been treated in Saudi Arabia. This is unacceptable. We have taken up the matter with Saudi authorities," Swaraj said in a series of tweets.

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Myanmar official accuses China of meddling in rebel peace talks Yangon, Oct 9 : A top negotiator in Myanmar's peace talks with ethnic rebels has accused neighboring China of derailing a nationwide ceasefire deal last week that would have brought Japan and Western nations in as observers to monitor an end to decades of conflict.Beijing has denied the accusation but the rare public criticism exposes growing tensions between China and the Southeast Asian nation, which has sought to reduce its dependence on Beijing and build relations across the globe since a reformist government took power in 2011.Min Zaw Oo, a senior official at the government-linked Myanmar Peace Center, which coordinates talks to quell the patchwork of insurgencies that have lingered in Myanmar since independence in 1948, said China's special envoy pressed two key rebel groups not to sign the peace accord.After Sun Guoxiang's intervention, only eight out of 15 groups that were invited by

PkMAP chief protests against government blocking of identity cards for Pakhtuns Karachi, Oct. 9 :Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai has warned the Pakistan government to stop treating 30 million Pakhtuns as second class citizens of Pakistan.Reacting to Islamabad's move to blocking the issue of thousands of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) to the Pakhtun community, Achakzai said that the government should stop treating Pakhtuns like Afghans, as they had come from Afghanistan before 1947. He insisted that Pakhtuns should be treated as citizens of Pakistan.According to reports, Dr. Ghulam Sarwar Mandokhe, a member of the PkMAP executive body in Islamabad, has claimed that 250,000 CNICs had been blocked and over 30,000 cancelled all over the country.The cancellation of the CNICs means Pakhtuns are unable to open bank accounts.

They are also prevented from pursuing any business and are denied passports. (ANI)

the government committed to the agreement. Some of the other groups are headed by ethnic Chinese commanders, and have received funding and support from Beijing in the past."China usually says they want stability. Of course they want stability but at the same time, they want to wield influence on

the groups along the Chinese border," Min Zaw Oo told media. Min Zaw Oo said he had stayed quiet on China's interference until now, "but it was time to stop whispering".The eight groups are due to sign the ceasefire agreement in midOctober. The other groups would be allowed to sign later, Min Zaw Oo said, but

there was no immediate word if any fresh negotiations were ongoing.China objected to clauses in the deal that would have included Western nations and Japan among international observers of the conclusion of the peace process, Min Zaw Oo said."The choice of witnesses is a particularly sen-

newly constructed Jananetri Sheikh Hasina Hall and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall at Chittagong University, newly constructed Kazir Bazar Bridge over the Surma

River in Sylhet, newly constructed Nayakandi Bridge, Kitingchar and Saturia bridges on HemayetpurSingair-Manikganj regional Highway, Manikganj, Ballbhadra Bridge on Sarail-

Lakhairegional Highway, Postagola Government Modern Flour Mill and activities of Bangladesh Nirapod Food Authority.Besides, she laid foundation stones of a railway overpass at Morail rail crossing under Brahmanbaria, upgradation of Airport Bypass intersection-Lalbag-SalutikorCompaniganj-Bholaganj road to National Highway and the upgradation of Hemayetpur-SingairManikganj regional highway (Manikganj Bus Stand - DC Residence road part) to four lanes.Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, Railways Minister Mazibul Haque, PM's Advisor HT Imam, Dr Moshiur Rahaman and Dr Tawfiq-E-Elahi Chowdhury, State Minister for Power Nasrul Hamid Bipu, PM's Principal Secretary Md Abul Kalam Azad and secretaries concerned were present at the function.

(Agencies)

Pakistan likely to present detailed document on ties with India to Obama

Chinese fisherman kills 5 crew members Beijing, Oct 9: A Chinese fisherman is suspected to have killed five members of his boat's crew and fled, prompting authorities to announce a USD 8,000 reward for information leading to his arrest, police said. Five members of the crew of a fishing boat were found dead early morning yesterday aboard the vessel in waters off Zhoushan City, but Fang Zhongyue along with a life raft is unaccounted for, state-run Xinhua news agency reported today, quoting local police officials. The five victims, aged 31 to 53, have been identified as residents of Putuo District. A relative of one of the victims said that one of the men had been beheaded. According to the notice, any person who provides information to the police leading to the suspect's arrest will receive a reward of 50,000 yuan (USD 8,000), the report said. (Agencies)

sitive matter. In the context of competition, even rivalry, between China and Japan, it's not surprising that these issues would come up," said Richard Horsey, a Yangon-based independent political analyst and a former United Nations official in Myanmar."China has seen that particular area of Myanmar, and Myanmar more broadly, as its regional neighborhood."The friendship between Beijing and its southern neighbor was firm when Myanmar was a pariah state under military rule.China is still Myanmar's largest trade partner, with significant commercial and strategic interests in a country that sits on the rim of the Indian Ocean, and its covert support of some rebel groups has long given it leverage in Myanmar. But it has watched nervously in recent years as its own influence waned while Washington lifted some sanctions and engaged with the semi-civilian government.

(Agencies)

PM for completing all dev projects timely Dhaka, Oct 9: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked authorities concerned to complete all schemes properly and timely for rapid development of the country."We have already executed massive uplift work across the country, while the work on many projects is underway in every area. So, I would like to tell all concerned to finish all ongoing schemes properly and timely for accelerating the pace of development," she said.The prime minister said this while inaugurating and laying the foundation stones of the 15 development schemes through video conferencing at her official residence Ganobhaban.The power plants that were inaugurated by the Prime Minister are Ashuganj 225 Megawatt Combined Cycle Power Plant, United Ashuganj 200MW Modular Power Plant and Ashuganj Midland 51MW Power Plant.The prime minister also inaugurated

Karachi, Oct 9 : The Pakistan Government is reportedly preparing a comprehensive and detailed document on its relations with India, and the issues bedeviling the relationship, which it is likely to present to PresidentBarack Obama.The document is in addition to the threevolume dossier presented last week to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon by Pakistan's ambassador to the UN, Maleeha Lodhi, reports The Nation.Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will present this document along with dossiers to US

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President Barrack Obama at the White House on 23rd October during his visit to Washington.According to informed sources, the meeting would be highly crucial as other issues and challenges being faced by Pakistan would be discussed as well. The other main issues are stated to be taken into stock are Pakistan's nuclear programme and volatile situation at PakAfghan border and trustdeficit ties between the two countries. Sharif has expressed confidence that his upcoming visit to the US would help further

promote the bilateral relationship between the two countries.He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Thursday to discuss his visit to the US.It was attended by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Advisor on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, along with others.According to sources, it was decided during the meeting at the PM House that Sharif will take up the matter of Indian ceasefire violations alongside the Line of

Control (LoC) and working boundary with US leadership in his upcoming trip to US later this month.The meeting focused on deliberations regarding the issues of mutual interest between Pakistan and US, said a statement issued on Thursday.The government maintained that "US is an important partner of Pakistan in all areas especially economy, defence and counter-terrorism".

Over the past several weeks, Pakistan has been raising the issue of violations by India along the LoC in Kashmir and the Working Boundary at the UN with top officials in the Department of Political Affairs and Peacekeeping Operations, the handout said.It is pertinent to mention that Sharif, while addressing the UN General Assembly's 70th session in New York on Ist October, proposed a four point agenda to diffuse tension between Pakistan and India."Cooperation, not confrontation, should define our relationship with India," said Nawaz.As a responsible nuclear weapon state, Pakistan will continue to support the objectives of nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation, he added.

(ANI

73 Sri Lankan refugees return home Colombo, Oct 9: Another batch of Sri Lankan refugees in India returned home with the assistance of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).The 73 refugees left the special camps for Sri Lanka to start a new life on the island.Nine-year-old Arunraj and his younger sister Rakshana were excited about their journey.

For the first time in their lives, they would be travelling by an airplane and both want to have a window seat.For 26-year old M. Prakash of Mandapam camp in Rameswaram, who came to Arichamunai by boat in 2007, concern over his future prompted him to decide to return."I have studied only till Class 10.

Though there are schools here, my situation did not allow me to study and so I worked in a fishing company for a daily wage. I have saved some money but I can't buy any land here as I will be a refugee as long as I live here," the native of Jaffna points out.

He intends to look for jobs in Malaysia or Singapore,

once he returns to Sri Lanka.Though the conflict between the government and the rebel forces ended on the island in May 2009, about 1.02 lakh refugees from Sri Lanka still remain in special camps across Tamil Nadu."We assist Sri Lankan refugees, who voluntarily decide to return to their home country. We help them in their documentation and facilitate and fi-

nancially support their travel. On their arrival, UNHCR Sri Lanka provides some support to assist them in settling down," UNHCR India's spokesperson Shuchita Mehta said.Between 2002 and 2014, UNHCR India has assisted about 12,500 Lankan refugees in voluntary repatriation. Since January, a total of 315 refugees returned home. (Agencies)

Family members meet Mujahid in jail Dhaka, Oct 9: The family members of death-row convict Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mujahid have visited the Dhaka Central Jail to meet the war criminal.His lawyer Shishir Monir told journalists: "Mujahid's three sons, daughter, and wife entered the jail at 10:40am on Friday and left around 11:20am."Mujahid has a week to seek a review of the final death verdict for war crimes. Earlier on October 3, the Jamaat leader decided filing of a petition seeking review of the top court's final verdict that upheld his death sentence."He

[Mujahid] is mentally strong and directed us to take preparation to file a review petition," his counsel Shishir Monir said after meeting the Jamaat-e-Islami secretary general at the Dhaka Central Jail.The jail authorities read out the death warrant to Mujahid on October 1.According to jail sources, Mujahid remained calm when the warrant had been read out to him. The former technocrat minister said that he would convey his opinion to the lawyers.The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court released the full text of ver-

dicts in the appeal cases of Jamaat-e-Islami leader Mujahid and BNP leader Salauddin on September 30.Social welfare minister (technocrat) during the BNP-Jamaat alliance's 2011-06 tenure, Mujahid was sentenced to death by the tribunal on July 17, 2013.Al-Badr commander Mujahid, 69, filed an appeal on August 12 the same year seeking acquittal from all the charges.The top court on June 16 upheld his capital punishment given by a war crimes tribunal in 2013. (Agencies)

Blogger killing propels Bangladesh onto CPJ Global Impunity Index Dhaka, Oct 9: The hacking deaths of bloggers in Bangladesh this year propelled the country onto Global Impunity Index of Community to Protect Journalists (CPJ).According to the survey released , Bangladesh ranked 12 among 14 countries where journalists are murdered and their killers go unpunished.The report reads: "A wave of violence against bloggers has landed Bangladesh back onto the index for the first time since 2011."Bangladesh was not on the 2014 index. According to the report, at least four

Bangladeshi bloggers have been hacked to death by apparent Islamic extremists this year alone, and a total of five of Bangladesh's seven victims of unsolved murders over the last decade are bloggers who criticized religious extremism."Brazen attacks against bloggers like American-Bangladeshi Avijit Roy, who was pulled from a rickshaw by machetewielding assailants outside a book fair in Dhaka, have been followed by a handful of arrests, but in only one case since 2005, Gautam Das, have the perpetrators been

tried and convicted," it added. It also criticized the role of the government citing that "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the nominally secular ruling Awami League party have done little to speak out for justice in these crimes, allowing political interests to trump rule of law."Authorities seem more concerned with what bloggers are writing than going after their killers."In the wake of this unchecked terror, several bloggers have fled into exile, it added. (Agencies)

India blames protests for freight bottleneck Kathmandu, Oct 9: India has reiterated its stance that it has not imposed any blockade on Nepal-official or unofficial.Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said Indian freight forwarders were unable to move trucks across to Nepal due to the obstruction caused by the protesting political parties on Nepal's side. He added India had alerted Nepal to address the state of insecurity along Nepal's border with India to normalize the supply."The need of the hour is for Nepal to set its house in order and reach out to its people in the spirit of reconciliation so that border obstruction eases at the earliest," Swarup said during a media briefing."Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to Nepal twice-in August and November last year. On both occasions, he called for a constitution that

is broad-based. Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj and Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar also talked about maximum consensus on constitution writing during their visits to Kathmandu this year," said Swarup.

"But one section of the population feels marginalised and excluded from the constitution making process."On growing anti-India sentiment in Nepal, he said Nepal was responsible for this. "We have never been prescriptive. We never said this is the kind of constitution you should have," he said.

"India's position of resolving the current problem either by constitution amendment or by dialogue remains unchanged."Stating that India had not thought that the Madhes agitation would last long, Swarup said over 5,000 vehicles were waiting at six of the nine border points."Due to the obstruction on Nepal's side, Indian Oil Corporation has not been able to transport petroleum products," he said.

Swarup added strike in Birgunj had affected rail cargo traffic. (Agencies)

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Cyber Crime Assam Police Website Hacked

by Cyber Crooks In a bizarre incident, the official website of the Assam police was hacked by cyber crooks recently. After it came to light, the incident set off alarm bells in the State administration, forcing it to disable over 20 websites of various departments as a preventive measure. These websites include www.assam.cag.gov.in, www.assam.nic.in, www.ahsec.nic.in and www.ssaassam.gov.in. It has been learnt that the cyber crooks changed contents of some government websites, which forced the NIC Assam to take down the websites to avoid trouble.

The media in the State too was a victim of the latest wave of cyber attacks. On Monday, the website of a leading vernacular daily was hacked. However, it was restored within a day. Also with increasing use of information technology (IT) enabled services such as e-governance, online business and electronic transactions protection of personal and sensitive data have assumed paramount importance. As per reports mobile frauds are an area of concern for companies as well as 35-40% of financial transactions are done via mobile devices and this is expected and this is expected to grow to 5560% by 2015, adds the study.

Increasing smartphone sales and usage in India, the number of people falling victim to such crimes is also on the rise. The number of cyber crime victims in India (2012) was 46 million people against the global average of 560 million.During the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 (till May), a total number of 21,699, 27,605, 28,481, 48,174 Indian websites were hacked by various hacker group spread across worldwide and likely to touch 85,000 by 2015, adds the study. It may be also mentioned that a few weeks back, Pakistani hackers defaced 24 government websites of Chhattisgarh and Kerala. This was followed by an attack on a Pakistani government website Municipal Services Program Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (www.mspkp.gov.pk) by a group calling itself 'Hell Shield Hackers', as a retaliation against Pakistani hackers. As per another study, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra have occupied the top 3 positions when it comes to cyber crimes registered under the new IT Act in India. Interestingly, these three states together contribute more than 70 per cent to India's revenue from IT and IT related industries.

According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), in 2013, 681 cyber crime related cases have been registered in Maharashtra, which has seen a 44.6 per cent rise in cyber crimes when compared to 2012.

Andhra Pradesh with 635 cases registered in 2013 has also seen a 48 per cent rise when compared to 2012.

Karnataka with 513 cases registered in 2013 has seen a 24.5 per cent rise when compared to 2012. Uttar Pradesh with 372 cases registered in 2013 is in the fourth place. It has seen a huge rise of 81.5 per cent in just one year.

Kerala is in the 5th place with 349 cases registered in 2013. Among the Union Territories, the national capital Delhi has registered 131 cyber crime related cases. It has seen a rise of 72.4 per cent when compared to 2012.

Ads banned ASCI bans 82 ads for misrepresentations Nowadays, in the 21st century, the advertisements have become a powerful tool for the companies to attract the customers globally. With this growing trend, the companies have started portraying false and misleading advertisement and attract the global customers. These false and misleading advertisements have an adverse effect on the customers all over the world.

Our Indian advertisements are highly exaggerated and no one can deny this. They made fake promises and ambitious claims about the product. But there are some big brands we believe in, and they also end up exploiting us. It is often said the consumer behavior towards any product or goal is highly based on the advertisement that reach to the general either by print media or by electronic media. Even researches have already proven that there are many types of medium generated out of the ads which effect any consumers. Sometimes the advertising companies take the help of many big celebrities to endorse their products especially beauty products for both the gender.

But bringing in some soothing effects for us all ASCI will have none of such advertisement anymore.

The Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) under the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) received 148 complaints from different segments from which 82 advertisements are banned! Remaining are upheld in which 26 belonged to the Personal and Healthcare category, followed by 22 advertisements in the Education category, 9 advertisements in Food and Beverage category, 7 advertisements in media and entertainment category and 18 advertisements from other categories. The ads that are banned involves some prominent companies like L'Oreal India, CavinKare, Vicco Laboratories, Thyrocare, Amity University, Institute of Finance Banking and Insurance, Heinz India P. Ltd (Complan), TV 18Broadcast (CNBC), Living Media Ltd (India Today),Internet Pvt Ltd, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), Uber, Vodafone Essar Ltd, Honda Activa, and Snapdeal. As per the report, these ads are either misleading or false or not adequately/ scientifically substantiated and hence violating ASCI's Code. India has a self-regulatory organization (SRO) for advertising content - The Advertising Standards Council of India. The three main constituents of advertising industry - advertisers, advertising agencies and media- came together to form this independent NGO in 1985. The aim of ASCI is to maintain and enhance the public's confidence in advertising. Their mandate is that all advertising material must be truthful, legal and honest, decent and not objectify women, safe for consumers - especially children, and also fair to their competitors.

If any person finds the released ad objectionable, he/she can write to ASCI with their complaint. This complaint will be deliberated on by the CCC after providing due process to advertiser to defend the ad against the complaint and depending on whether the ad is in alignment with the ASCI code and law, the complaint is upheld or not upheld and if upheld then the ad is voluntarily either withdrawn or modified.

How China Is Changing the UN "The Chinese leadership derives legitimacy from its constructive role in matters of peace and development."

Janka Oertel When asking Chinese officials late last year about foreign policy priorities for 2015, the 70th anniversaries of the end of World War II and the founding of the United Nations were usually named among the top five. The importance China attributed to these events was not in Europe, where commemorations of the past were vastly overshadowed by the challenges of the present. However, the opening of the 70th session of the General Assembly did serve as a reminder of why the UN is still one of the few constants in international relations. In these turbulent times, the gathering of world leaders that allows for an open exchange and many behind the scenes encounters has not lost its relevance.

The anniversary celebrations in connection with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Peacekeeping Summit led to an audience packed with world leaders - a degree of high-level representation that New York witnesses only every five to ten years. The setting thus served as an ideal stage for Xi Jinping's first appearance at the United Nations. It was a wisely chosen opportunity for the president to lay out China's agenda for the future.

Xi Jinping addressed his colleagues on the banks of the East River at three occasions. He used the undivided attention of the international community to not only indulge in standard Chinese Communist Party rhetoric but also make concrete announcements. It was the first opportunity for the international community to get an idea of the future role Xi wishes for his country to play within the United Nations.

At the Sustainable Development Summit, Xi pledged to provide an assistance fund worth $2 billion for South-South cooperation in support of developing countries and promised to increase its support for the least developed countries to $12 billion by 2030. Additionally, China will provide debt relief to least developed and landlocked countries as well as small island states. Xi underlined that China has contributed greatly to the realization of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and given a strong burst to global development by providing aid to more than 160 countries with more than half a million aid workers.

And indeed, the partial success of the MDG initiative to foster global development can, to a significant degree, be attributed

to China's domestic efforts in lifting millions of people out of poverty. This process was not driven by the MDG initiative as such, but the Chinese leadership successfully linked its own development agenda to the efforts of the United Nations providing an international narrative for its achievements. And the UN has benefited from this somewhat artificial link, making the MDGs seem much more helpful than they actually were.

Xi presents China as a potent partner for the United Nations in development issues and continuously stresses the virtuous cycle of stability, development, and peace. His message went out especially to the African delegates in the audience, underlining China's commitment to the continent, where China has vested business interests. But it is not all about business. Key to China's UN policy is its identity as a member of the developing world, and the reassurance of political support from African countries. The political symbolism of the UN is important for the Communist Party. It is constitutive to its legitimacy ever since UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 "restored the lawful rights" of the

PRC with the support of the developing countries.

It marked the final victory of the CCP over the Kuomintang and the international acceptance of the People's Republic as a member of the international community.

The UN has since been a cornerstone of China's foreign policy, but it was only under Hu Jintao that UN policy gained prominence and became much more nuanced and professional. Xi is upholding this clear commitment to the UN, but at the same time his appearance in New York indicates that the linear evolution of China's engagement will receive an upgrade and be transformed into an even more visible UN role.

After a somewhat lengthy speech in the General Assembly filled with standard phrases and little news, Xi saved the best for last: He announced that China would not only build a permanent peacekeeping police squad but also a peacekeeping standby force of 8,000 troops.

The scale of this announcement came as a surprise.

During the subsequent Peacekeeping Summit, which took place upon the invitation of U.S. President Barack Obama,

Xi gave a detailed account on the substance of China's future peacekeeping engagement. It will include more engineering, transport, and medical staff but also the first-ever helicopter squad from China to join UN operations. In addition to this impressive stand-by force, China will provide financial and military assistance to the African Union, training to international peacekeepers, and de-mining assistance programs.

Put into action, China's commitment is far from symbolic. It is not only intended to signal to the world China's willingness to behave as a responsible stakeholder. If Xi makes good on his promise - and there is thus far no evidence to make us anticipate the contrary China will reshape the face of UN peacekeeping.

If all of the 8,000 troops in some form or another are deployed in addition to those more than 3,000 Chinese men and women already engaged in blue helmet operations, China will be the largest troop contributing nation in the world. This is an entirely new situation. China's peacekeeping personnel is known to be highly qualified, well-trained and equipped, and exemplary

in terms of behavior on the ground - something that unfortunately cannot be said about all blue helmets. China, with its largest individual pledge, made the UN Peacekeeping Summit a success and Xi "the man of the moment," as Richard Gowan of the European Council on Foreign Relations put it.

Among experts on UN peacekeeping, China's announcement is welcomed.

As Tobias Pietz, Acting Head of Analysis at the Center for International Peace Operations, Berlin underlines: The Chinese commitment to UN peacekeeping serves as an upgrade to peacekeeping in general.

It shows that China as a member of the P5 regards the UN as the sole place for international peace operations. The meaning of the contribution thus goes beyond its actual and practical assistance to the UN. It is symbolic in the sense that it gives gravitas to the UN and sends a clear message to the Western countries that have turned their back on UN Peacekeeping over the past decades when it comes to the provision of blue helmets.

Joachim Koops, Dean of Vesalius College at the Vrije Universiteit Brussels, adds that the Chinese

Currently, more than 100,000 peacekeepers serve in 16 operations worldwide. Due to a constant lack of qualified personnel, equipment, helicopters, and other military capacities, however, most of these operations, have not lived up to expectations. On the other hand, China's leaders have continuously underlined that they regard UN-mandated operations that operate with the consent of the host nation as the only way to go in reaching sustainable peace. China under Xi remains skeptical about the virtue of international intervention for conflict resolution or protection of civilians, even as China's interest and investments go global and might require more flexible or creative interpretations in the future.

commitment could have a significant effect on the formulation of future mandates: "Thus far the Chinese have been rather reluctant in the process, but as the dominant force on the ground, this might well change. For the UN Peacekeeping sector China's commitment is a good development and it might force others to reconsider their position."

Currently, more than 100,000 peacekeepers serve in 16 operations worldwide. Due to a constant lack of qualified personnel, equipment, helicopters, and other military capacities, however, most of these operations, have not lived up to expectations. On the other hand, China's leaders have continuously underlined that they regard UN-mandated operations that operate with the consent of the host nation as the only way to go in reaching sustainable peace. China under Xi remains skeptical about the virtue of international intervention for conflict resolution or protection of civilians, even as China's interest and investments go global and might require more flexible or creative interpretations in the future.

For the UN, active Chinese participation is a bonanza. No other member of the P5 is as clearly committed to the world organization as the forum for multilateral diplomacy and conflict resolution.

The UN benefits greatly from China's engagement and the Chinese leadership derives legitimacy from its constructive role in matters of peace and development.

However, it remains to be seen whether the Chinese leadership is able to bridge the gap between international commitment and regional ambitions.

China's policies in the South China Sea have unsettled the region and clearly raise doubts about China's willingness to commit to multilateral solutions and international law if it regards it as not being in its interest.

And while the UN Charter stands for non-intervention in the domestic affairs of their member states, de-linking the universality of human rights - a cornerstone of the UN's identity - from questions of peace and security will not resolve the conflicting interests of the Chinese leadership between international responsibility and domestic stability.

The mutually beneficial relations between the world organization and its most populous member state will continuously be challenged by these contradictions.

A Flawless NRC Sir, News is rife that a good section of the foreign nationals are leaving no stone unturned to incorporate their names in the National Register for citizen (NRC). They resort to any means that they can lay their hands on, preparing fake documents including H.S.L.C. Admit card, with the help of some unscrupulous government servants with itching palms. NRC authorities, in order to ensure a flawless register, asks the Board of secondary Education (SEBA) to get ready to verify the authenticity of the admit cards submitted to NRC and the SEBA is in a dilemma having been caught between the verification of the admit cards and conducting the H.S.L.C. examination as reported in a section of the Press. As the issue of verification of admit cards is of paramount importance, it will be plausible on the part of the state government to depute more employees to perform the job on a war footing. If the process of verification is diluted, it would be a disservice to the nation that might endanger the safety of the national.

Let us all extend our hands to NRC authorities to prepare a flawless register. The spotting of a Bangladeshi national in the houses of a cabinet minister shows how grave the situation is!

Yours etc.

Ashok Bordoloi Dibrugarh

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World Mental Health Day 2015: 5 mental health issues common in India October 10 is World Mental Health Day The significance of World Mental Health Day has increased this year for Indians, as now every year October 10 will be recognised as the National Mental Health Day. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates, currently 20 million Indians are suffering from mental health problems and about 20% of India's population is predicted to develop some kind of mental health issue by the year 2020. Here's a brief account of a few common mental health problems ailing Indians.

Depression and anxiety: According to a 2005 study, conducted by the National Commission on Macroeconomics and Health in 2005, about 5% of Indian population suffers from common mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety.

And, the underlying cause is stress. Under chronic stress, the brain seeks some or the other way to escape the pressure. But today most people fail to find effective ways of coping up with increasing stress. As a result, the brain sinks into deeper, negative thoughts, resulting in behavioural changes that may affect daily functioning. Since the mind and the body shares a close relationship, stress causes an internal imbalance that could lead to de-

pression and anxiety.

Schizophrenia: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) statistics, about 24 million people all over the world suffer from schizophrenia.

Categorised as a severe mental illness, schizophrenia is one of the most common mental health problems Indians are suffering from. According to Dr Samir Praikh, consultant Psychiatrist, Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Science, FMRI, the lifetime chance of developing schizophrenia is estimated to be about 1%. So, one in a hundred individuals may develop schizophrenia in their lifetime. 'There is no single cause for the condition but psychosocial issues and family dynamics play an important role in the onset and recovery of schizophrenics,' he adds.

Bi-polar disorder: It a type of mood disorder, where people experience episodes of extreme elation or 'mania' that alternate with episodes of extreme depression. Mood swings are a part of emotional well-being but in those with bipolar disorder the switches cannot be called as normal.

Life events like death of a family member, unemployment, job insecurity, relationship difficulties and child birth are among few factors that may trigger the onset of bipolar disorder.

Psychosis: Another severe mental illness, psychosis makes a person sway away from reality. Such people are delusional and hallucinate (seeing or hearing things that do not exist in reality). It is closely related to schizophrenia and, in fact, many schizophrenics may develop psychosis.

Suicidal tendency: As per the World health Organisation's (WHO) first global report on suicide prevention, India had the highest number of recorded suicide cases in the year 2012 globally. India has a pool of people who have poor problem solving skills, who're impulsive, who have disturbed interpersonal relationships, which triggers suicidal thoughts. A stressful life leads can cause and retain emotional turmoil that contributes a lot to suicidal thoughts. But suicides can be prevented with early psychological help and support.

According to Dr Parikh, several factors like increasing crime rates, corruption and general unrest, at large, are huge contributors to mental instability among Indians, which clearly highlights the need for increased awareness and attention to mental health issues in our country. It's the only way to eliminate stigma and improve mental health care in India.

Binita Baruah

red Bindi and a hearty smile was her identity. She was my alarm clock. Of the entire task explained to her, being the alarm clock was in top priority. At sharp, 7am, the bell would ring and there was sunshine at my doorstep. As usual, she would shower her affection with a piece of her mind "How late you wake up, start getting up early, what if I am not there from tomorrow" and so on. I would watch her silently and once she indulges herself at work, I would lift her and swing her from behind, till she had her nerves in her mouth. This was an everyday practice for both of us. I give her the full credit for not giving me a chance to realize her transformation from Geeta Bai to my own Geeta Didi.

In a month's time, my parents came to stay with me.

One day, my father told me, "There is a guest at your

doorstep, go and welcome her". As I open the door, I see Geeta Didi. I smiled at my father and introduced her to my parents. Since then, my father became her Baba (Father). She would greet him with a smile, sit with him in the society's garden and share her day to day happenings, introduce every passerby her Baba and then start her daily routine. One day Baba told her that the coming day was his birthday. He was kidding. Unbelievably, the next day, she made lot of delicious meals and gifted her Baba.

In sometime, my parents flew back to our hometown, Guwahati. The saga of Baba-Beti however continued through phone calls.

And in a year's time, I too decided to relocate to my hometown, keeping into consideration, my father's ill health. The society's security guards had to hold

Mumbai and Bai - The city that never sleeps will become sleepless otherwise too if the Genre of "Bai's" stop to exist. Dressed in sarees with vivid colors and decked in beautiful jewellery, the Bai's oblige us to think that they not only love their work, but are passionate of the daily household chores.

I had the opportunity to be in the beautiful city during the start of my career.

Mumbai embraced me for almost 8 years. From a memorable life in the hostel, my life stirred to an experience of an apartment, a rented one though. The thought behind it was to have the company of my parents for some time. Like any other Mumbai -an, I too came across a Bai. She was Geeta Bai. Neatly draped dark colored sarees, beckoning jewelry, a big

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Addiction treatment Love & Support are the best medicines Osunam Pertin Drug addiction is a form of disease! Many of us covertly know this but remain unknown for others. It's like in our home, we may know someone who is often using alcohol or some form of drugs and we start avoiding them rather than acknowledging that they have a disease which they need treatment for. We should all remember that before he/she is an addict, they are your closed ones.

Certainly no one is born with a craving for alcohol/ drugs. When a family member is diagnose with a physical illness, all the close ones fight together for recovery of the sick person, likewise sine addiction is also a form of disease, we all should remember to stick together and help the addict to recover.

An addict is someone who is addicted to any form of drugs, and as closed ones it is our duty to help him become a recovering addict. Every individual should provide more positive help to a recovering addict. These recovering addicts are the ones who have realized how important it is to live a drug free life and making an attempt towards the journey of sobriety. Perhaps the stigma of addiction is what the idea that we should be able to kick all the bad habits in our own. Otherwise we are weak or inferior human beings. But these expectations are unrealistic. For an addict to stay sober for long run is impossible to fight it alone. Some exceptional cases are witnessed but chances of relapse are very high. So if an addict really wants to recover we have to provide him a fair opportunity to recovery.

I am working as an Psychologist in Opiate Substitution Therapy (OST) in General Hospital, Pasighat since past few months.

Since then I have been dealing with persons with

drug addiction problems.

But often I have wondered what and how does science or medicine help such people. So, what is it that apart from any medicine and counseling that convinces the recovering addict to make change and move on with Drug free life? I am saying this because at the end of the day, drugs are much powerful than any medicine or counseling.

Through all that I have experienced at work till date, I believe the following to be the major reasons why a drug addicts stick to change and live a drug free life.

Human Environment: providing better and humane treatment is the foremost contribution factor.

Beginning with humanity treat in their home and any Hospital or De-addiction centre, demands an environment where the person feels that he/she is in a safe, secure and accepted place not to be treated like an unwanted. No proper de-addiction centre in Pasighat as such Opiate Substitution Theraphy in General Hospital Pasighat is making its effort to provide such an environment. Some of my clients reported they were involved in the treatment plan without any interest at

Geeta Didi her hands tight and stop her as I made way to the taxi. I kept my promise of staying connected to her through phone calls. 2 years later, one day, I found that her cell number doesn't exist anymore. Maybe she didn't know the way to intimate me. We got disconnected but she was always in my thoughts and more in my prayers. I had promised myself, the next visit to Mumbai, I will meet Geeta Didi, no matter what!

1st February, 2012 my father (her Baba) passed away. I tried to reach her to share my grief, but she remained untraced. I wondered at times, how heartbroken she would be to know that her Baba is no longer physically with us.

This year, in September, I went to Mumbai for some personal work. I was happy at the thought of meeting her and as days in Mumbai passed by, my eagerness to meet her grew more and more. Emotions ran in me at the thought of sharing my pain with her. However, a very strong gut feeling was telling me again and again that there was something more intense in the meeting. A watchman directed me to the apartment where she was working. As the lift ran through each floor, I became restless and tears rolled down my eyes heavily. I rang the doorbell and in fraction of seconds, Geeta Didi was in front of me. I hugged her tight and simply howled, breaking

the news "Didi, your Baba is no more". She replied "My elder son was knocked by a speeding car while on his way to Shirdi and succumbed to his injuries immediately". I stood numb.

I felt the world had come to a stop. If one could count on the teardrops we both shed. I spent the whole day trying to console her in every possible way, but she was simply inconsolable.

All I assured that her son is with her Baba, and he is being taken care of. We parted with promises to be in touch forever. The bright smile was missing this time.

I would often tell her "I will give life to this beautiful companionship in the image of you, Geeta Didi and someday it will be in a column". In the last few years of disconnection, every time I thought to initiate a column, I would wonder "Where will my story conclude"? Today, as my pen march forward with each word, I realized the reason for my urge, my restlessness and my meeting with Geeta Didi.

"To weep is to make less the depth of grief." - William Shakespeare!

We shared each other's grief, We wept to our hearts content …and maybe, for some moments, We lessened each other's grief!

Everything in life has a purpose!

(The writer can be contacted at binita_b2002@yahoo.co.in)

the initial phrase, they were kind of forced to do so. But gradually they felt that the theraphy centre is somehow treating them well and they feel safe and relax being in the room surrounded by people who understands them and also motivates each other to change and live a drug free life. A client of mine said that he wants to become a better person because of his supportive family. The expectations from his parents, sisters and family make him stronger day by day to live a life without drugs.

Another client reported "my parents are least interested about struggle I am going through to fight drugs, they passes negative comments on how I am useless and good for nothing son. All the negative environment in home makes me get away from home and be around with friends. But since all my friends are addicts, I am somehow brought back to drugs."

Respect for the Individual's perception: A very common notion that all the addicts are bad and thus need to be cautious and stay away from them.

But the fact cannot be ignored that no one is born an addict. A person is never wrong, it is his habits

which go wrong side. It is important that during drug treatment, while a drug addict is fighting against drug cravings we should understand as a family member, friend, a coworker, a therapist etc. that we know don't challenge rudely the patients perception towards why he choose to consume substances. He/ she is fighting a battle out there which I may or may not know. So it's better to emphatically listen first and then respond.

Patience: I believe self realization works well for addict to choose the path of recovery. In the first stage of recovery, I haven't seen many patients reaching a good motivational level for long term abstinence, but I have seen patience working. Some of my patients with support from various sources realized to long term abstinence from drug after many attempts of addiction treatment. One thing in common among these recovering addicts are self realization which came only after many failure attempts to quit drugs and bad experiences, but patience have worked. Opiate Substitution Therapy has never given up on them; they were always accepted back with open arms. Trust me; patience

can pay both the parties in the long run which will be appreciable.

Social Support: We all are human beings and interactions have influence on how we view ourselves and world around. If positive social support is not provided for a recovering addict the chances of success decreases and he/she will have difficulty making life change which is required for long run abstinence from drug. The road to recovery from drug is the path to better life but also a challenging and stressful path for most. A patient once told me that "I feel that the society outcast us and even misbehave or ill treat us, due to which we are demoralized, angered and have a very low self esteem, and that's the very reason why we relapsed back again."

Our OST Centre is a place where the patients feel safe and secure and feel free.

Few social groups coming uninformed , naked searching every patients, questioning them and looking down on them can very much be affected in the process of rehabilitating there recovering addicts and leading to self-esteem, angered and sad which may be a curse to the relapsing. I feel that the OST Centre should be respected and be treated like a home for the addicts by the society.

The above mentioned are some of my experiences and observations as a part of my work. I would say that an addict is a person like me and you who is struggling and battling up with a thing who is much stronger than him. Lets support him in his struggle and give him a better future and to be specific if he/she is recovering addict.

(The writer is Psychologist at OST General Hospital, Pasighat)

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Patanjali to enter big retail with Future Group tie up

(ANI) New Delhi, Oct 9: Indian private conglomerate, Future Group is all set to announce a tie-up with Baba Ramdev's Patanjali. Offering products in various categories such as medicine, food items and cosmetics, the company will get exclusive right to sell products in Future outlets like Nilgiris, Food Bazaar, Food Hall and Big Bazaar. Working with the objective of establishing science of Ayurveda in accordance and coordinating with the latest technology, Patanjali has surpassed listed companies like Proctor and Gamble, Emami and Jyothy Labs in terms of annual revenue.

With revenue of Rs 2,500 crore, its valuation goes up to a whopping Rs 14,000 crore. PatanjaliGroup is targeting revenues of about Rs 5,000-10,000 crore in the next few years. Fast moving consumer goods major is also in line with launch of its instant noodles, malted food and oral care. According to sources, Future Retail is expected to expands its customer base by one crore people from this deal.

Best ever September sales: Audi

Munich, Oct 9: German automaker Audi AG sold 170,900 cars in September, a year-on-year increase of 6.8 percent, marking the company's best September sales figures ever, the firm said recently. A total of around 1,347,950 Audi cars have so far been delivered to customers since the start of the year, representing an increase of 3.8 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the Ingolstadt-based company. "In light of the difficult market situation in important regions, we view our sales performance in the third quarter positively," Xinhua quoted said Luca de Meo, member of the board of management for sales and marketing, as saying. He added that Audi intends to launch another 15 new or updated models on the global markets by the middle of next year, which will further boost sales. In China, the sales figures of the company in September increased by 2.9 percent to 53,095 cars. (Agencies)

BUSINESS

Food delivery startups feel the heat Bengaluru, Oct 9: Recently, when customers tried to access food delivery startup Dazo's app, they were greeted by a message from the company's co-founder and CEO, Shashaank Shekhar Singhal: "We are discontinuing Dazo's curated food ordering platform and thus won't be taking new orders. As a team, we've decided to move over this business and we'll be working on a new product."

This came as a surprise to many, particularly because the company was backed by bigwigs like Google India chief Ranjan Anandan, TaxiForSure co-founder Aprameya Radhakrishna, and former Freecharge chief executive Alok Goel.

But Dazo is not the only food delivery startup that has taken a hit in recent times. The space, which has seen a host of players enter in the past few years, is now witnessing plenty of casualties. SpoonJoy, Bengaluru-based online food service venture that raised $1 million in May, shut down its Delhi operations last week and has started scaling back their operations in Bengaluru.

Delhi-based Langhar, an

online platform selling home-cooked food, shut operations in February, just two years after it started.

C h e n n a i - b a s e d OrderSnack closed even before raising their first round of funding. Investors say the food-tech space is a tricky business. K Ganesh, a promoter at Freshmenu, which delivers fresh food, said that the online food sector is mirroring the offline trend.

"While the barriers are

dustrial and warehousing spaces is rapidly expanding and is estimated to touch about 125 million square feet in the next five years, according to a report from property consultancy firm CBRE. "We look forward to leveraging Warburg Pincus' successful global experience in the industrial real estate class. This is an exciting new foray for the Embassy Group that allows us to move into a space that we expect to see grow tremendously, spurred by government policies, concepts like Make in India and the booming e-commerce in-

low, it is a tough business as people's opinions are whimsical. In food, people get bored easily even if it is good," he said. DSG Consumer Partners, which has invested in ventures like Oyo Rooms, ZipDial and EazyDiner, says it does not invest in startups whose core model is delivery of food. "Very few teams we saw had the full set of skills we think it takes to succeed. Some had a good balance of tech and

food but did not understand the details of food related licensing, safety, and traceability issues," said Deepak Shahdadpuri, MD and founder of DSG. Aprameya, who invested in Dazo, thinks startups in the food tech space need more time to prove themselves, and the lack of funding does not help matters. "The startups that got a lot of funding emerged as leaders, while the others were still figuring out what

their unique value proposition was. Some of these startups will pivot to some other models," he said.

Startup analytics firm Tracxn finds that 31 foodtech startups have so far raised $161.5 million in investments this year, as compared to $66.8 million last year. However, the aggregate funding in both years was hugely influenced by restaurant listing and food delivery venture Zomato, which raised $60

SRL plans Rs 1,250-crore share sale Mumbai, Oct 9: India's largest pathology chain SRL Diagnostics, majority owned by Fortis Healthcare, has started a large stake sale process attracting interest from sovereign wealth funds and bulge-bracket private equity firms. SRL has roped in investment bank Moelis & Co to advise on at least $200-million (around Rs 1,250-crore) share sale, primarily to help some existing investors monetize its minority holdings, sources familiar with the matter said. A clutch of investors, International Finance Corporation (IFC), NYLM Jacob Ballas and Avigo Capital, hold around 34% stake in the diagnostics company, valuing it at about $700 million (over Rs 4,400 crore).

While the stake sale mandate is only for the shares held by minority investors, sources said the company could explore all strategic options. The move to facilitate a deal for minority investors suggests that SRL has scrapped its IPO

plans in the near future.

"We would like to categorically state that the mandate is for the sole purpose of providing an exit to the investors in SRL," a Fortis spokesperson said in response to an emailed query. Four years ago, billionaire brothers

dustry," Embassy Group chairman and MD Jitu Virwani said. The JV aims to build and lease 15-20 million square feet over the next few years, focusing on markets that include Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Pune and Chennai. Embassy Industrial has already announced investment of Rs 900 crore for an industrial and warehousing park at Sriperumbudur off Chennai with Canadian private equity company Brookfield Asset Management. Embassy also has a joint venture with US private equity

Malvinder and Shivinder Singh transferred their majority holdings in SRL to the listed flagship Fortis Healthcare, which is the country's second largest multi-specialty hospital network. Global private equity houses like Bain Capital, Baring Asia, TPG

Capital and sovereign wealth funds of Abu Dhabi are being approached for the stake sale, sources said, adding that the process was still in the initial phase. The current investors seeking exit are said to have pumped in about $90-100 million for buying

MAKING AN ENTRY INTO THE STOCK MARKET ¢ India's largest pathology chain SRL Diagnostics, majority owned

by Fortis Healthcare, has started a large stake sale process attracting interest from sovereign wealth funds and bulge-bracket private equity firms. ¢ SRL has roped in investment bank Moelis & Co to advise on at least $200-million (around Rs 1,250-crore) share sale, primarily to help some existing investors monetize its minority holdings. ¢ A clutch of investors, International Finance Corporation (IFC),

Embassy Group, Warburg join hands to build warehouses Bengaluru, Oct 9: Real estate developer Embassy Group said it has formed a $250-million (Rs 1,625 crore) JV with private equity firm Warburg Pincus to build warehouses across the country, treading a largely unchartered path for organized players. The JV, named Embassy Industrial Parks, includes equity investment of $175 million from the New York-based company and $75 million from Bengaluru-based Embassy. About 90% of the initial investment would be used for land purchases.

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firm Blackstone, Embassy Office Parks, through which it bought the 106acre Vrindavan Tech Village (VTV) in Bengaluru and renamed it Embassy Tech Village. Anshul Singhal, chief executive of the joint venture, said the company would be looking to procure land parcels between 50 acres and 200 acres in Sanand near Ahmedabad, Chakan near Pune and Hoskote in Bengaluru. The company would also be looking for about 100 acres of land each in Mumbai and Delhi. "We will focus on industries such as FMCG, retail, automobile ancillaries, third party logistics and of course e-commerce, which is expected to grow about 10 times to $60 billion by 2020," Singhal said. The implementation of the goods and services tax (GST) is also expected to boost the demand for organized warehouses, he added.

The first warehouse is expected to become operational by early 2017, considering that it takes about six months to acquire land, six months to get approvals and another five to set it up.

(Agencies)

NYLM Jacob Ballas and Avigo Capital, hold around 34% stake in the diagnostics company, valuing it at about $700 million. ¢ While the stake sale mandate is only for the shares held by minority in-

vestors, sources said the company could explore all strategic options. ¢ The move to facilitate a deal for minority investors suggests that SRL has scrapped its IPO plans in the near future.

shares in the company.

SRL's parent company Fortis bought back a minority investor Sabre Capital's 3.1% stake for Rs 105 crore last month, valuing the company at $520 million, which some investment banking sources suggested was at a discount. SRL has about 260 labs and 6,300 collection points across the country. The diagnostics segment, growing at 1617%, is the fastest growing segment in the healthcare industry but remains heavily fragmented. The diagnostics industry has seen a rise in M&A activity recently with southern chain Medall Healthcare holding talks with Manipal Hospitals for a potential sale even as private equity investor Carlyle Group bought 37% stake in Mumbai-based Metropolis Labs for roughly Rs 900 crore.

Others like Gurgaon-based Dr Lal PathLabs are planning for an initial public offer. SRL clocked revenues of Rs 722 crore for financial year 2015. (Agencies)

14 Indian families in Asia's richest list Mumbai, Oct 9: As many as 14 Indian families have made it to the inaugural list of Forbes' 50 richest families in Asia, led by the Ambanis, who were ranked third on the list with a net worth of US $ 21.5 billion.

Indians hold 14 of the 50 spots, the most from any jurisdiction. Besides the Ambanis, the other Indian families in the top ten richest Asian business dynasties include the Premji family, ranked 7th with a net worth of US $ 17 billion, and the Mistry family at the 10th place with a net worth of US $14.9 billion. Other Indian families in the coveted list include Godrej family at 15th place with a fortune of US $ 11.4 billion, ArcelorMittal group's Mittals (19th, US $10.1 billion), Birlas (22nd, US $7.8 billion), Bajajs (29th, USD 5.6 billion), Dabur India's Burmans (30th, US $5.5 billion), Cadila Healthcare's Patels (33rd, US $ 4.8 billion), Eicher Group's Lals at (40th, US $4 billion). Shree Cement's Bangur family was placed at 42nd rank with a net worth of US $3.9 billion, Jindal family (43rd, US $ 3.8 billion), Munjal family (46th, US $3.2 billion) and Cipla's Hamieds at the 50th

place with a fortune of US $2.9 billion. The overall list was topped by Lees of Samsung Group, whose 2014 revenues were equivalent to 22% of South Korea's GDP. "While few dominate to such an extent, many business dynasties hold wide regional sway with their sprawling, crossborder empires," Forbes said. Interestingly, nearly half of the richest families in Asia are of Chinese descent, yet none of the inaugural 50 is based in the mainland. In the first-ever ranking of Asia's richest families, 50 clans hailed from ten Asian countries and were required to have a minimum of 3 generations actively involved in building their respective fortunes. The barrier to entry was US $ 2.9 billion and

valuations are based on stock prices and exchange rates as on September 25.

Moreover, as many as 6 Indian families came close with a net worth of at least US $2 billion but could not make it to the coveted list.

Forbes said the Goenka family from India with a net worth of US $2.75 billion is one such example.

The family runs two separate conglomerates. Other clans not rich enough to make the list include Parle Products' Chauhans with a net worth of US $2.7 billion, DLF's Singh family (USD 2.65 billion), Marico's Mariwalas (US $2.55 billion), Berger Paints' Singh family (US $2.5 billion), Bharat Forge's Kalyanis (US $2.1 billion), Forbes said.

(Agencies)

million in 2014 and $110 million in 2015. There are some who are still confident of making it big.

Yumist, another online kitchen startup, took a dig at SpoonJoy on Twitter after reports about the latter's troubles: "Let us be the 'spoon' to feed you with some real 'joy'."

Founder Alok Jain told TOI that investors who were previously running after traction are now concentrating on fundamentals. He said Yumist, which is currently operational in NCR and Bengaluru, is not burning cash fast and so has no problem in attracting investments. Gurgaonbased Bueno, an online food delivery startup offering global cuisines, says it will survive the race because it has a differentiated positioning in the market.

Founder Rohan Arora said most food delivery startups do not factor in delivery charges into their business model. "If you're working on a Rs 100 price point for a meal, you have to also factor in Rs 50-60 delivery charges. But many startups don't do it in order to acquire customers," he said.

(Agencies)

Nifty hits 8200, Sensex up 250 pts; ONGC, ICICI gain (ANI) Mumbai, Oct 9: The market rallied smartly in early trade on Friday reclaiming 8200 on the Nifty. The Sensex on the other hand rose 274.91 points trading at 27120.72. Nifty rose 78.15 points trading at 8207.50 as the US Federal Reserve confirmed that the central bank is in no hurry to hike interest rates this year.

Stocks like Hindalco, ONGC, Tata Steel, SBI, PNB and Cairn India gained 1.5-2 percent, whereas Vedanta topped the buying list. The Indian rupee gained past 65 a dollar in early trade today. It opened higher by 15 paise at 64.90 per dollar versus 65.05 Thursday. (ANI)

Gurgaon garners tax collection 200 times in 2 decades: ASSOCHAM (ANI) New Delhi, Oct 9: According to a recent ASSOCHAM study, Gurgaon has been successful in achieving the live investments of Rs 3.5 lakh crore for almost 70 percent of total investments worth Rs 5 lakh crore attracted by Haryana in the live projects till the last fiscal. As per the study "Haryana's economy: Gurgaon grows &Faridabad falters", robust industrial development in Gurgaon has increased during past two decades with a total tax collection by almost 200 times. Gurgaon has also registered faster implementation of investment projects as almost 95 per cent of these projects are under different stages of implementation while only about five per cent of investment projects have remained nonstarter. The study was jointly released by P.K. Jain, Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on MSMEs and D.S. Rawat, secretary general, ASSOCHAM. (ANI)

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WOMEN’S Get healthy hair with these healthy foods Nutritionist and weight optimisation specialist Kavita Devgan will help you with tips to achieve all your health and fitness goals.

To look gorgeous on the outside, you have to nourish your body from the inside, which means eating lots of the good stuff. In fact the most effective way to achieve healthy hair is not through a laundry list of haircare products but by changing what you put on your plate. Every cell in the human body needs dozens and dozens of nutrients, so it makes good beauty sense to "load up" foods loaded with antioxidants - the cellular warriors that'll help you score healthy looking hair. Here are a few items you should start eating, starting now!

Go nuts for thick, shiny hair: Brazil nuts are one of nature's best sources of selenium, an important mineral for the health of your scalp. Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that help condition your hair - from inside. Nuts (cashews, pecans, and almonds) are also a terrific source of zinc.

Zinc deficiency can lead to hair shedding, so make sure to eat a mix of nuts every day.

Zinc love: Oysters are better known for their reputation as an aphrodisiac, but they are great for our hair too. The key to their love and hair-boosting abilities is zinc - a powerful antioxidant. You can get your zinc via wheat germ and pumpkin seeds too. So sprinkle them liberally on your cereal.

Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which promotes a healthy scalp.

Since a healthy scalp is essential for a shiny, wellconditioned head of hair, you'd be wise to snack on baby carrots or simply shred them and add to soups and salads.

Eggs to the rescue: When it comes to healthy hair, it doesn't matter whether you like your eggs scrambled, fried, or boiled. Eggs are one of the best protein sources you can find. They also contain biotin and vitamin B-12, which are important 'hair' nutrients.

Sink your teeth into hearty whole grains, including

whole-wheat bread and fortified whole-grain breakfast cereals, for a hair-healthy dose of zinc, iron, and B vitamins.

Spinach and broccoli are excellent sources of vitamins A and C, which our body needs to produce sebum. The oily substance, secreted by our hair follicles, is the body's natural hair conditioner.

Low-fat dairy products like skim milk and yogurt are great sources of calcium, another important mineral for hair growth.

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7 herbs for the love of your skin You might opt for a quick or an elaborate skincare ritual, but the ingredients present in the products you use, will make all the difference. So next time you go beauty shopping, make sure to read the labels. A few 'wonder' herbs can make your face and body look beautiful - be it any season. Here's why you should include these natural goodies in your daily skincare regimen and products that comprise them.

1. Olive Helps to nourish the skin while preventing wrinkles and keeps away blackheads that are a common skin concern.

Pamper your face with Innisfree Olive Real Cleansing Foam 2. Aloe Vera Known to rejuvenate all skin types, it has healing, and soothing properties to make your skin feel happy 24/7.

Enjoy the Aloe Vera Facial Massage Gel from Just Herbs.

3. Lotus seeds They have a mythological connection and are believed to have youth prolonging properties. Since eyes show

up signs of aging first, make sure to opt for an eye cream with this potent ingredient.

4. Strawberry This delicious fruit can also work wonders for your skin.

It is an amazing exfoliating agent that helps to remove dead skin from the surface and leaves it soft and supple. Since lips tend to get chapped and dry easily, keeping your puckers soft and pretty is a must.

Apply the Cane Sugar and

Kokum Butter Strawberry Lip Scrub.

5. Fuji Green Tea This revitalizing green tea from Japan is ideal for detoxing and hydrating the skin. It enhances your natural glow and keeps you smelling good all day.

Indulge in the Fuji Green Tea™ Body Sorbet from The Body Shop.

6. Neem This natural active ingredient has medicinal properties too that can revitalize

the skin, heal wounds and ward off bacteria. Do not deprive the skin on your face or body of this superb herb.

Opt for the Face and Body Gel Scrub from Fab India.

7. Jojoba The Jojoba oil is rich in antioxidants, helps to plum up the skin and also fight free radicals to reduces the appearance of fine lines. It helps to cure basic skin infections and controls acne as well.

Why Organic Shampoos Are You Removing Your How to make Makeup the Wrong Way? your perfume Are Amazing!

Dull, rough hair is something we all experience at some point in time. If you feel like you've tried everything to revive your mane, then it's time you rethink your hair regime. Years of chemical treatments and harsh shampoos and conditioners can be the biggest culprit when it comes to your tress distress. It's time you embraced natural ingredients. We tell you all the benefits of using organic shampoos that will definitely have you rethinking your shampoo routine.

Read on for healthier, shinier hair.

1. Unlike Other Shampoos, Organic Shampoos Don't Strip Away Moisture Yes, your usual shampoo gets rid of dirt and oil but it also wipes out the moisture in your strands, leaving them brittle and dry.

Conditioner restores your locks with its moisturizing properties to some extent, but with traditional, or-

ganic shampoos you don't need to worry about drying out your mane by shampooing often.

2. Organic Shampoos Don't Contain Chemicals Almost every shampoo in the market contains a list of harsh chemicals that can cause some serious side effects. Not only will they cause major damage to your hair but they can irritate your eyes and skin and cause health problems when inhaled. It's super important to look for shampoos that are sulfate free as well as one that don't include the following: 1. Parabens 2. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 3. Propylene Glycol 4. Acidamide or CA-24 With organic shampoos you don't need to worry about harsh chemicals wreaking havoc on your hair. Always make it a point to read the label of all your hair products..

3. They Won't Disturb

Your Natural pH Balance Did you know that your hair and scalp contain a specific amount of acid? This pH balance is important for healthy hair. When you go organic, you don't need to worry about interfering with this natural alkaline level.

However, normal shampoos and conditioners can throw of your natural pH level, which can be damaging for your strands.

4. All-Natural Is Always Safer These shampoos contain healthy plant and herb extracts that won't be harsh on your strands and won't cause irritation, allergies and harmful side effects.

They promote much healthier hair, faster hair growth; infuse natural oils and minerals across your locks, are suitable for all skin types and are ecofriendly.

5. Beneficial Ingredients There are some common ingredients that you will find in most organic shampoos that have plenty of magical effects. Tea tree has antiseptic properties and has been used to treat a number of skin conditions and can help improve scalp irritation and dandruff.

Coconut oil and aloe vera help with hydration and healthy hair growth, beta glucen soothes scalp irritation and itchiness and shea butter enhances the natural colour and brings shine to your strands.

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Removing your makeup thoroughly is a basic and essential beauty move we will never tire of nagging you about. But if you rub your skin raw, or still have telltale signs of your eyeliner the next morning, then you are doing it all wrong. We help you master taking off your makeup to avoid clogged pores, wrinkles and dull skin. Follow these techniques for healthier skin.

Removing Your Base: Don't Dry Out Your Skin If your makeup is waterbased, your usual cleanser should be enough to take off your foundation and blush.

All you girls with oily skin should use a foaming cleanser and if you're acneprone, make sure to use one with Salicylic Acid.

Step 1: Massage your cleanser on your face in circular motions and let it sit for 20 seconds.

Step 2: Wipe off with wet cotton pads or a soft cotton washcloth. Don't forget about the areas around your ears, below your chin and along your hairline.

Step 3: Moisturize!

Oil-based, waterproof and long-lasting foundation should be removed with a makeup remover first before cleansing. Make sure your remover is suitable for your skin type and is alco-

hol and fragrance-free. Use a make -up remover that takes it all off easily without any rubbing and tugging, is gentle on the skin and leaves it feeling fresh.

Next apply your cleanser and massage, leave it on for a minute to help dissolve your makeup before wiping it off. Rinse with cold water and pat dry.

Don't forget to moisturize your skin after in gentle circular motions along the cheeks, forehead and neck for soft, young skin.

Stop Rubbing: Go Easy On The Eyes Rubbing out stubborn mascara can make your eyelashes fall out and tugging your delicate skin to remove your eyeliner will cause fine lines, which is pretty horrific. Instead, take a cotton pad and add a few drops of your favourite moisturizer, baby oil or olive oil on it.

Step 1: Place it gently over your eye, making sure it covers your lashes and eyelid and keep it pressed for a few minutes to break up all of your makeup.

Step 2: Then, gently massage the same cotton pad over your lashes and top lid to get it all off.

Step 3: Use a q-tip to remove kajal from the inner corners of your eye and along your lower lashes to

really get rid of all your mascara.

Step 4: Once all your eye makeup is completely off, wash your face as usual.

You don't need to bother with pricey eye makeup removers; this is a super effective, affordable and gentle way of getting rid of all your eye makeup. You can also try milk or Vaseline with cotton for the same technique.

On To The Lips: Stop Scrubbing Away At Dark Lipsticks Those classic reds and sexy deep berries may make us feel like a million bucks but we got to admit that they're quite a pain when it comes to taking them off. Most formulas leave behind a faded stain which forces us into rubbing our lips raw and causing some serious chapping. We give you the perfect fix. All you need is your trusty pot of Vaseline.

Step 1: Apply some on your pucker and leave it on for a few minutes (you can deal with your eye makeup while you wait).

Step 2: Then take a warm washcloth or tissue and gently wipe it off, your lipstick should come off with it.

Step 3: Use a lip balm afterward to keep your pout soft and moisturized. It's as simple as that!

You've spent loads of money on your favourite perfume only to realise that it won't last more a few hours?

We know it's supposed to be temporary but it can be too flighty for our liking. But, fret not! We share some awesome tips that will keep you smelling good for longer.

Apply after shower If you want to make sure your perfume last long, spritz some right after a hot shower. The steam opens your pores and spraying perfume on open pores with help it seep in better and keep it there longer.

Get down Spraying on lower points of the body will ensure your fragrance lasts longer. Like heat, scent rises too. Spritz some on your ankles, calf and behind the knees next time.

Don't rub!

This is something a lot of people do, but should stop right away! Rubbing wrists together causes friction and erases the top notes making your fragrance fade away faster.

Mane spray In case you didn't know, hair hold perfume really well.

Before you roll your eyes, we know perfume contains alcohol that can dry up your hair, but that's only if you plan on emptying your entire bottle on the head. A few spritzes won't do any harm. Spray some on your brush rather than directly.

Don't shake it Don't shake your perfume like other beauty products before using it. This will let air in and make it fade faster.

Heat it up Not literally! Dry and cold skin can't hold perfume for long. Consider spritzing some on your pulse points to make it last longer. You could also dab some oil or petroleum jelly on the points you spray perfume on.

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TWMFT: An Attempt To Spot Local Talents, Popularize Sports -Denhang Bosai It will not be an exaggeration to say that all the roads in the sleepy little Khonsa Township have been leading to the Nehru Stadium from the 19th September to 10th October thanks to the p r e s t i g i o u s ThansenWangchadong Memorial Football Tournament organized by the Tirap district administration and sponsored by WanglinLowangdong and his family in loving memory of late ThansenWangchadong, Rani of Borduria. The beautiful game of football has generated so much enthusiasm and interest, especially among the youth that be it offices, markets, schools, colleges, hospitals, bus-stops and wherever people I meet, the main topic of discussion has been football and football only.

In every match the Nehru Stadium has been jampacked with enthusiastic football aficionados. Leave alone the youth, even the girls and women have been leaving behind their household chores to witness the matches with as much interest as their male counterparts. We have heard of Ping-Pong Diplomacy or Cricket Diplomacy between nations. Haven't we?

This speaks volumes about how important games and sports are in our lives.

These days, everyone I

meet only asks me about the on-going football tournament before exchanging our pleasantries. The young girls in office working on their computers and laptops seriously without even looking at me would ask the same expected question to me, "Sir, who won the football match yesterday?" So also my staffs in office and people working in my residence have only one thing to know; the result of the last football match. Even Sitaram, the oldest vegetable vendor in the Khonsa market while weighing the vegetables I buy from him would ask, "Sir, aajka match kaunjeetahei?" So, everybody has been directly or indirectly involved in the ThansenWangchadong Memorial Football Tournament being conducted at Khonsa. This is what games and sports can do. I have no qualms about admitting that the sponsors, Lowangdong and his family and the district administration have been successful to a great extent to unite the people through football and generate great interest towards the game of football, especially among the youth of the district.

Altogether 29 teams from all over Tirap district representing different clubs and villages are actively partaking in the highest prize money football tournament. Barring a few mi-

nor hiccups, the whole tournament has been peaceful and a very good camaraderie is seen among the players of different teams. In a nutshell, it can be said that the players are maintaining the high ideals of the spirit of sportsmanship which should be appreciated by all. After the knock-out rounds, quarter

finals and the closely fought semi-finals, Khunnu Youth FC will clash against Khonsa Bazaar FC in the grand finale at Nehru Stadium, Khonsaon the 10th of October which will be graced by the youngNampong MLA LaisamSimai. It may be recalled that the tournament was inaugurated by

none other than the Arunachal East Lok Sabha MP NinongEring on the 19th of September at a glittering opening ceremony.

The winners will be richer

by Rs 50,000/ along with the glittering trophy and the runners-up will receive Rs 25,000. The most prized and the important award for the 'most disciplined'

team will get Rs 20,000.

There are also individual awards of Rs 5000 each for the best player, best goalkeeper and highest scorer.

The match officials from the 1st Assam Rifles have been very efficiently managing the matches. The district administration, district Police, 1st Assam Rifles, 36 CRPF, all the

government departments and the committee members have been working hard to make the tournament a grand success.

Thanks to the ThansenWangchadong Memorial Football Tournament, even the condition of Nehru Stadium has markedly improved.

The sponsor of the tournam e n t WanglinLowangdong has this to say, "I am eternally grateful and indebted to the district administration and the committee members for organizing the ThansenWangchadong Memorial Football Tournament so efficiently. The main aim and objective of organizing this football tournament is to spot local talents and also popularize football, especially among the youth of Tirap district.

I may add here that Tirap district is lagging behind in the fields of games and sports which we cannot afford in this age of cutthroat competition. The state government has a sports policy in place wherein 5% reservation is kept for accomplished sportspersons in all categories of government jobs. In Police department the reservation for the sportspersons is 10%. So, we are making an honest and humble effort to enthuse and instill a sense of love and keen interest for games and sports among

our youths to enable them take maximum advantage out of the seat reservation against sports quotas. We will make a greater effort in the near future to conduct not only football but also other games and sports to engage our restive youths gainfully and meaningfully by channelizing their youthful energy towards constructive purposes. I am sanguine that such sporting activities in the district would go a long way to wean away the misguided youths from going astray." I must add here that the old Hindi adage 'padogelikhogebanogenawaab.

Khelogekudogebanogekharaab is no longer in vogue as today, games and sports are given as much importance as academics the entire world over. Many great sportspersons have become sporting Ambassadors of their respective countries.

The sportspersons of different games and sports are icons and idols of the youths. In conclusion, I am tempted to say that the organizers of the ThansenWangchadong Memorial Football Tournament have done their bit to popularize football in the district and also to enthuse the youths of the insurgency-hit Tirap district to take sports seriously to make a career out of it. (The writer can be r e a c h e d @denhangbosai@yahoo.co.in)

Dharamvir's late strike helps India beat Duminy expects India fightback in ODI series Kiwis 3-2 in third Hockey Test (ANI) Christchurch: The Indian men's hockey team secured a 3-2 win over New Zealand in a nail-biting third game to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in four-Test series at Christchurch on Friday. The first quarter started with a series of attacks coming in from the Indian side who dominated the entire session. Without wasting much time, Akashdeep Singh broke into the opponents defence from the left flank but unfortunately his attack was stopped by New Zealand's Nick Haig. In the 10th minute India was awarded with a penalty corner which was effectively converted by Rupinder Pal Singh giving India the much required lead of 1-0. The opening goal got the hosts on the back foot and they tried to get back in the game but were continuously denied by the strong Indian defence leaving the scorecard at 1-0 in favour of India at the end of the quarter. In the second quarter of the game, India dominated the early part with attempts from Nikkin Thimmaiah who pushed the ball into the opponent's in-

ner circle from the left flank as he passed the ball to Mandeep Singh but unluckily his deflection went wide off the post. This was followed by the New Zealand strikers counter attack as they broke through the Indian defence by an unmarked Jared Panchia, who, from a cross ball scored a field goal in the 22nd minute and equalised the score at 1-1. Going ahead in

to the game dextrously, the Kiwi Team yet again got an opportunity to take the lead through a penalty corner but Nick Haig flicked the ball off the target. With this, the first half of the game ended with a levelled score of 1-1.

With the change of ends, both the teams tried to make continuous efforts to pierce the opponents half but could not find a way through. It was in the 41st minute when

Chongkham Young Boys defeat ATKSSU 1-0 9th Chongkham Champions Running Trophy ET Correspondent Chongkham, Oct 9: Chongkham Young Boys defeated ATKSSU 1-0 today in the 9th Chongkham Champions Running trophy being held at the Chongkham mini stadium here. The tournament is being organized by Chongkham Youth Welfare Association.

The Chongkham camp of the army is helping the organizers in terms of publicity of the event which has become a

popular event in the locality.

For Chongkham Young Boys, Tasi scored the lone goal of the match in the 21st minute by converting a pinpoint pass from the right

flank. Both the teams sweated it out to create hard to come by scoring opportunities.

Overall, it was a well-deserved victory for the Chongkham team.

Akashdeep Singh surged ahead and gave a well crafted pass to Ramandeep Singh who calmly finished, giving India its second goal through a field effort which advanced the scores at 2-1 in the visiting team's favour.

With each added goal, New Zealand boys were seen in tremendous pressure to equalise the score but the Indian defence stood strong to wipe out all the scoring

opportunities for them. The Indian team got a great chance to extend its lead in the early minutes of the fourth quarter with Nikkin Thimmaiah running into the Kiwi defence with classical personal skills but the Kiwi defence blocked the attack without any damage.

On the other side, New Zealand counter attacked and levelled the score at 22 in the 52nd minute with a field goal coming from the stick of Steve Edwards. As the scores were equalled on 2-2, India intensified the attacks on the opponent and Sardar Singh initiated a move from the left side of the post and pushed a cross ball inside the New Zealand's defence which went wide. While, New Zealand was seen in desperation to score goals, the Indian boys in the 60th minute turned around the table in their favour when Dharamvir Singh penetrated the nets through a reverse hit which concluded the game at 3-2 in favour of India. India will take on New Zealand in the last match of the Series on 11th October at Christchurch.

(ANI) Kolkata: Despite a comprehensive 2-0 win in the T20 series, South African star all-rounder JP Duminy believes that India will bounce back strongly in the upcoming ODI series. "It is going to be a hard fought ODI series leading into the Test series," Duminy said after the third and final T20 match was washed out yesterday at the Eden Garden. "As a team, we definitely expect them to put in a big performance in the two series. We know that they are a great ODI team so it is important for us to start off well in the ODI series. Yes, it was important for us to start well but we are under no illusion that it is going to be a walkover in the ODI series." The swashbuckling batsman insisted that his side would have to fight

hard and take it one game at a time in order to sustain the momentum during their 72-day long tour, where they will also play four Tests. Duminy also said that the T20 series win over the hosts had boosted their confidence, which would be helpful for the upcoming series and the 2016 World cup. "That is

Misbah warns England to be wary of Yasir's spin threat

Moulhoi Youth Club steamrolls Nomjang Youth Club ET Correspondent Haflong, Oct 9: Moulhoi Youth Club steamrolled Nomjang Youth Club 3-0 in the 11th CEM’s Cup Carnival Invitational Football tournament 2015 here today, organised by Dima Hasao Sports Association at N.L. Daulagupu Sports Complex in Haflong. For Moulhoi Youth Club, Albert Hmar opened the floodgates for his team in the 17th minute.

Again, Hmar came strongly and scored his second goal in the 24th minute. At the end of the lemon break, Moulhoi Youth Club were leading with two goals on the board.

Nomjang Youth Club tried every possible effort to break even but did not succeed. Moulhoi Youth Club today played a better game and the players were very much in control of their shots. Moulhoi Youth Club dominated both the proceedings. Lalrothan scored the third goal for his team in the 76th minute in a solo effort. Tomorrow, Warior of Waimijing (WoW) will lockhorns with Shan Football Club.

going to be a big tick for us in the T20 format. With the results that we have got here now, will give us a lot of confidence going into the T20 series against England and Australia and obviously the World cup coming in a few months." The first ODI will be played in Kanpur on Sunday.

Dubai: Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has described his in-form legspinner Yasir Shah as a ' threat to every team' but insisted that his batsmen must equally score on a consistent basis to topple

buoyant England in the upcoming three-match series in the United Arab Emirates.

Pakistan claimed a 3-0 win over England during their last series in 2012, thanks to the exploits of Saeed

Ajmal and Abdul Rehman who shared 43 wickets between them and the captain is expecting to replicate the same this through the spin duo of Yasir and Zulfiqar Babar. The 41-year-old said that Yasir and Babar have been outstanding in recent times, adding that the fast bowling department also have to play their roles by taking wickets with the new ball.

Yasir has emerged as the potent weapon in Pakistan's bowling arsenal, taking 24 wickets in their last series in Sri Lanka and climbing to number three in the Test rankings. Pakistan will play the first Test against the Alastair Cook-led side in Abu Dhabi from Tuesday. (ANI)

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