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Vol. 1

Issue 160

Dibrugarh, Sunday, November 15, 2015

JOBS

Hypersonic Missiles and Global Security

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Islamic State claimed responsibility on Saturday for a coordinated assault by gunmen and bombers that killed 127 people at locations across Paris that President Francois Hollande said amounted to an act of war against France. In the worst attack, a Paris city hall official said four gunmen systematically slaughtered at least 87 young people at a rock concert at the Bataclan concert hall before anti-terrorist commandos launched an assault on the building. Dozens of survivors were rescued, and bodies were still being recovered on Saturday morning. Some 40 more people were killed in five other attacks in the Paris region, the official said, including an apparent double suicide bombing outside the Stade de France national stadium, where Hollande and the German foreign minister were watching a friendly soccer international. The assaults came as France, a founder member of the U.S.-led coalition waging air strikes against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, was on high alert for terrorist attacks. It was the worst such attack in Europe since the Madrid train bombings of 2004, in which 191 died.

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ET CAPSULES Dowry case registered Tinsukia, Nov 14: A dowry case has been registered at Tinsukia police station on Saturday following complaint by Bina Dey of Khageswar Road. According to police sources, Bina Dey has complained that her husband Sanju Dey had physically assaulted her on Friday night demanding money. She said that her husband has a habit of gambling and drinking and he often demands money from her. Police has registered a case under section 498 of Indian Penal Code and started i n v e s t i g a t i o n .

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STATE OF EMERGENCY ON HIGH ALERT -

Emergency services

a national state of emergency, the first since World War Two.

were mobilised, police leave was cancelled, 1,500 army reinforcements were drafted into the Paris region and hospitals recalled staff to cope with the casualties.

Radio stations warned Parisians to stay at home and urged residents to give shelter to anyone caught out in.

Local sports events were suspended, the rock band U2 cancelled a concert, the Paris metro railway was closed and schools, universities and municipal buildings were ordered to stay shut on Saturday. However some rail and air services were expected to run.

Sylvestre, a young man who was at the Stade de France when bombs went off there, said he was miraculously save

The deadliest attack was on the Bataclan, a popular concert venue where the Californian rock group Eagles of Death Metal was performing.

France has been on high alert ever since the attacks on the Charlie Hebdo newspaper and a kosher supermarket in Paris in January killed 18 people.

It was not clear what political impact the latest attacks would have less than a month before regional elections in which Le Pen's National Front is set to make further advances.

The

governing

Socialist Party and the National Front suspended their election campaigns.

A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Nov 14

Governor of Assam and Nagaland, PB Acharya today flagged off a Motor Bike Rally from Raj Bhavan premises this morning. The rally is being undertaken by a team called Coastal Riders who hail from and have biked all the way from the coastal town of Udupi of Karnataka. The team is being led by Subhas Kamath and M. Chittaranjan Bhatt and consists of ten riders and seven

others on backup vehicle.

Before the rally was flagged off, a brief meeting was held at the Conference Hall of the Raj Bhavan where the team members introduced themselves and recounted their experiences in other states where they had undertaken bike rallies. The main objective of the team is to learn about the state and the region and bring about their awareness. It would also tour Meghalaya and Nagaland. In his brief speech the Governor, while conveying his best wishes to the team, said that

Assam and the Northeast was a region with different people, languages, varied dialects, customs and traditions but yet there existed a bond of unity and that it bore the ideal example of unity amidst diversity. He added that the people of Assam and the region were welcoming and accommodating and that the team would be welcome everywhere and would be well received. The Vice Chancellor of Cotton College State University, who was also present with five students, also spoke a few words.

1ST WANGNIA PONGTE MEMORIAL FOOTBALL

Jorhat, Nov 14: The last Ahom Kingdom—Jor-hat (the twin markets—chakihat/ macharhat) will get its leader’s statue soon beside the NH-37 at Meleng Metali, under Jorhat district near here. The height of the Bir Lachit Barphukan will be 17 feet weighing five quintals, and will be surrounded by beautiful garden and scenic beauty that will attract tourist from far and near, informed Rontu Paniphukan of Bir Lachit Sena. (Correspondent)

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Golaghat, Nov 14: Tug of War Association of Assam and Golaghat District Tug of War Association would jointly organise the 28th National Tug of War Competition in Golaghat from 23 to 27 November.

The competition will be held in two categories under-19 Junior and under-17 Sub junior. An organising committee has been formed to conduct the competition.

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and German Chancellor led a global chorus of solidarity with France.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the "despicable attacks" while Pope Francis called the killings "inhuman".

Italy, Russia, Belgium and Hungary all tightened security measures.

Poland, meanwhile, said that the attacks meant it could not now take its share of migrants under a European Union plan.

Sale of sand resumes under fresh guidelines Sushanta Roy Diphu, Nov 14

Karbi Anglong Chamber of Commerce along with Sand Mahal and Suppliers Association, an organization of sand quarry owners based at Diphu today expressed its resentment over a section of sand sellers and brokers for indulging in illegitimate trading of sand extracted from various Contd. on Page 4

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STGA demands compensation and fine ET Correspondent Jorhat, Nov 14 The Small Tea Growers Association (STGA) in Assam today demanded compensation and fine from their Nagaland counterparts in connection with destroying tea shrubs on this side of the border with a deadline fixed by the STGA, informed Rajen Borah, the president of STGA, Assam near here today.

The STGA president further said, “Such incidents are not rare

especially in the border areas; it is very common in almost all the border sector areas right from A to D under Sivasagar to Golaghat and it’s all done by very notorious Naga goons suspected to be NSCN militants who have been terrorizing the border belt especially when their festival nears.” The STGA also said, the security forces deployed here and police are to blame as they were least bothered what has been going on with the administration only trying to downplay the issues.

Dima Hasao DC urges help for fire victims of Maibang ET Correspondent Haflong, Nov 14:

The Dima Hasao Deputy Commissioner, Smt Juri Pukan while appreciating the people who have been extending their helping hands towards the fire victims of Maibang appealed to the people of Dima Hasao and all the NGOs to come forward to help these victims who have lost their houses and their only means of livelihood in a devastating fire on Wednesday. At least 22 shops including residential houses were reduced to ashes at Maibang market on last Wednesday wherein 72 persons were rendered shelter less and incurred a loss of property amounting to several lakhs of rupees. To take stock of the situation and to provide relief, Smt Phukan along with Mr Riki Phukan, of District Disaster Management visited Maibang market on Saturday and also the relief camp put up at the Maibang Govt ME School. Smt Phukan instructed the SDO (C) Maibang Sri NK Debnath to shoulder the responsibility of the students those who have lost their study materials and uniforms etc. in the fire. She also assured provision of immediate relief

Assam also joined with the rest of the country in celebrating the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of the Nation, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as ‘Children’s Day’ today where the Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi called on the children to emulate the ideals of Nehru who was an architect of modern India. Attending a programme organised by Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) in the city today, Gogoi called upon the children to emulate the ideals of Nehru who did so much to

by the district administration albeit having limited resources.

Earlier on Thursday morning Deputy Commissioner had visited the spot at Maibang market and interacted with the people of Maibang.

Meanwhile, publisher of ‘Shailo Prabaho’ a local daily donated Rs. 1 lakh to the Deputy Commissioner for these fire victims besides several NGOs and media persons of the district have also decided to extend help to them.

Talking to the media Smt Juri Phukan said, “I am really happy to see the people of Dima Hasao coming forward spontaneously to help the needy and people in distress by means of several ways as and when there was a need at a time when there has been acute

crisis of humanitarianism in other places. I would be the happiest person if I can do something for these people and also for this place. I am also a lucky person to get the opportunity to serve these innocent and simple souls”.

Mention may be made here that the incumbent Deputy Commissioner who came here in Dima Hasao very recently has won the hearts of the people for her daring and caring attitude and also the desire to do for these innocent and simple people of a place like Dima Hasao where the God even has bestowed natural beauty and bounty, as a result of which the people from every walks of life rush to share their grievances as well as happiness with her as their guardian.

Parliamentary Secretary takes stock of affairs of schools A Staff Reporter Itanagar, Nov 14

Parliamentary Secretary of Agriculture Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh Pani Taram a few days back visited a Govt. Middle School located in Sarli, one of the villages bordering China.

Taram with a host of district officials took stock of the school construction and also reviewed the status of the school building and the hostels.

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Assam CM calls on children to emulate ideals of Nehru A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Nov 14

Bir Lachit Borphukan statue soon

Tug of War competition

U.S. President

A scene at the Indian Embassy in the wake of the terror attack in Paris.

PB Acharya flags off Motor Bike Rally from Raj Bhavan

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Terrorism, global warming threat to humanity: PM Modi

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give the shape of India we live in today. Wishing the children on this day, Gogoi said the celebrations of the Day give everybody an opportunity to work with more zeal and vigour for the rights, care and education of the children.

Terming Nehru a symbol of integration, Gogoi said that he (Nehru) fought against British Imperialism and laid the foundation of a modern India with pluralism and diversity as the hallmarks of the country.

In sync with the day, Chief Minister Gogoi also interacted with the children and distributed confectionaries among them.

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Governor exhorts children to work hard to excel in life ET Bureau Itanagar, Nov 14

The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Shri JP Rajkhowa along with the First Lady of the State Smt Rita Rajkhwa celebrated Children's Day with children from various schools of Itanagar at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on 14th November 2015. The maiden celebration of the special occasion at Raj Bhavan was organised by Muskan Welfare Society, which is headed by the First Lady. Large number of chil-

dren from different schools, including Govt. Primary School, Raj Bhavan, Itanagar participated in different games and sports events on the day.

Speaking on the occasion, the Governor exhorted the children to work hard to excel in life. He said that they have a long way to go, therefore they must imbibe discipline and good moral character and develop compassion for disadvantaged section of the people.

He advised them to work for their siblings, relatives, society, State and country.

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Dibrugarh brimming with tourist potential Kankana Baruah Dibrugarh, Nov 14

Dibrugarh is considered to be the tea capital of India because the tea plantation was first started here by a British planter. The town is situated on the edge of the Brahmaputra River. Set amidst extensive tea estates, Dibrugarh offers tourists the opportunity to experience a

life in a tea estate. There are several tea gardens dating back to the British era. The first garden was established at Chabua, owned by Maniram Devaan. Dibrugarh and the adjoining areas offer its tourists a unique blend of tourist attractions ranging from the ecstasies of the tea estates and their heritage to wildlife and culture, also touching the heart of someone with a religious fervour, all against the backdrop of a

vibrant city. Meanwhile, Dibrugarh could become the nerve centre of tourism if the government develops some of the places which are apparently going downhill in the context of today. The Berry White Medical School, the first medical school of the Northeast India, where students used to come to study but now it seems abandoned.

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DIBRUGARH, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Students thrilled during ‘gyan yatra’ on Children’s Day ET Correspondent Jorhat, Nov 14: On the occasion of Children’s Day celebrations in Jorhat district, students from Golaghat, Majuli Island, Nagaland’s (Mokokchung, Zonebhuto) and Jorhat were among the several hundreds of school students who thronged the Jorhat Science Centre & Planetarium and were thrilled to enjoy the fun and joy of science. They were thrilled to interact with the young scientists of the science centre and to know more about the origin of scientific theory, informed the academic assistants Purbi Devi and Polashi Baruah of the science centre here today. On the other hand, a long queue was observed at the entry points of the planetarium as over 48 schools thronged the science centre. A colorful

‘Children Day’celebration at Jorhat. Pic - Nekib Ahmed. procession comprising students carrying play cards and banners of Nehru, and a bullock cart pulled by two bulls on which the All India Congress Committee (AICC) GS Rana Goswami, the Jorhat

Congress MLA rode, was taken out from the premises of the Rastiya Madhayamik Siksha Abhayan’s office premises till the ‘Siksha Bhawan’ with hundreds of students following. A daylong programme was

held thereafter.

Meanwhile, Dip Gogoi former MP cum district Congress president who was present at the function said, “Modi has taken the people of the country for granted, but it was proved wrong after

62nd All India Cooperative Week celebrations held in Shillong ET Correspondent Shillong, Nov 14: The 62nd All India Cooperative Week Celebration, 2015 was today inaugurated by Meghalaya Minister for Cooperation, Mr. HDR Lyngdoh. The inaugural function was held on the theme “Make in India through Cooperatives” with the topic on “Skill Development and Employment”. The week long programme is being organized by the Cooperation Department, Government of Meghalaya along with the State Level Cooperative Federations. In his inAll three parties of Mahagathbandhan would be part of new govt: Nitish ANI Patna, Nov. 14: Chief Minister-designate Nitish Kumar on Saturday confirmed that leaders from all the three parties of the Grand Alliance would be a part of the new government in Bihar. Nitish was speaking to the media after he met the Governor to stake a claim to form the new government. "We (Mahagathbandhan) fought the elections together, we will live up to the expectations of the people in Bihar together as well...Leaders from all three parties of the hagathbandhan will form the Government in Bihar," he said. Nitish was earlier today elected as the legislature party Leader of the Mahagathbandhan, which comprises of the Janata Dal (United), the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Congress Party.

The newly-elected legislators of the JD-U had met at the residence of Nitish and had elected him as their leader. Nitish had also submitted his resignation to Governor Ramnath Kovind after the cabinet decided to recommend the dissolution of the outgoing assembly.

augural speech, Mr. Lyngdoh said that the National Cooperative Union of India every year celebrates the Cooperative Week to highlight the achievements of the Cooperative Sector in various sectoral areas and to chalk out future strategies of growth based on dynamics of cooperative development in each sector.

He further said that the week-long celebrations are the best times for deeper cooperative introspection, and an ideal occasion to showcase the success stories of coop-

eratives at national and state level. He added that this year ’s theme has strong relevance for India’s socio-economic development through the cooperative model, adding that the cooperative model is based on a strong rural base where cooperatives are strengthening the rural economy and providing a strong base for production of goods based on local technologies which reflect Indian ethos. Earlier, Mr. Lyngdoh handed over the loan sanction-

ing letter to 12 beneficiaries and the State Level Cooperative Excellence Award, 201516 to the ICAR Employees Consumers ‘Cooperative Society Ltd. Others who spoke on the occasion were Parliamentary Secretary, Cooperation, Mr. S Mukhim, Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Cooperation Department, Mr. H Marwein, Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Dr. B D R Tiwari and others.

Youths shot dead Sachin Sehrawat Sonepat, Nov 14: Two youths – Vikki and Pawan – of Pinana village were shot dead by two Scorpio borne armed persons at Pinana village bus stand this morning. The gangsters fired 15 rounds at the victims before escaping from the spot. According to a complaint lodged by the family members of the victims in Mohana police station, the victims were standing at the village bus stop at around 11 am when a number of armed youths reached

at the bus stop in two Scorpio jeeps. After some altercation with the victims, the armed gangsters fired indiscriminately at the victims and sped away. The victims were rushed to the civil hospital at Sonepat where the doctors declared them brought dead. The family members stated that the victims had some money transaction of amount Rs 25,000 with liquor contractor Ranjit of Bhainswal Kalan village and alleged that Ranjit had conspired murder of the victims. The offi-

ciating SHO of Mohana police station, Surender Kumar said that a case of murder has been registered against Ranjit and other unidentified persons and the alleged accused would be arrested soon. It is also learnt that victim Vikki was convicted and imprisoned as accused in the murder of one Pawan of Nizampur village on February 25, 2011 at a liquor vend near Bilbilan village. He had come on parole from Faridabad jail and was to return to jail tomorrow on Sunday.

the Bihar polls, and it is going to be the same in Assam.” And then, Rana Goswami said, “Being the prime minister, Narendra Modi should not have spoken against Nehru, Indiraji or Rajivji; they were our leaders who gave their life for the nation”.

Earlier, Solanki Vishal Vasant, deputy commissioner, Jorhat inaugurated the three day long function at the Siksha Bhawan where students from over 48 schools took part in various competitions and were later taken on an excursion tour – ‘gyan yattra’ to prominent research institutes, colleges, universities then to historical places, air force station, wildlife sanctuary, historical, geographical sites etc,” said Heren Gogoi the coordinator of RMSA, Jorhat district here.

Sterling Generators provides power supply to Andaman & Nicobar Islands ET Bureau Mumbai, Nov 14: Sterling Generators, one of the largest manufacturers of DG Sets in Asia, has commissioned 2 x 3000 KVA generators that will provide continuous and uninterrupted electricity supply to the entire Andaman & Nicobar Island. Sterling Generators was appointed to implement this project by the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC). This project has been commissioned by Sterling Generators in 2015. Andaman & Nicobar Island due to the geographical and topographical peculiarities of these islands, including separation by sea over great distances, there is not a single power grid to power the entire islands.

Speaking on the commissioning of the Diesel Generator powered Electricity plant at Port Blair installed by Sterling Generators, Mr. Sanjay Jadhav, President of Sterling and Wilson Powergen Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are delighted to have had the opportunity of setting up a technologically robust and efficient diesel generator powered electricity plant for JERC in Port Blair. The generators supplied by us for this project are extremely fuel efficient, tough, easy and safe to handle, and eco-friendly. Apart from this, all our generators are tested under harsh weather conditions to ensure that they perform at optimal levels in any given situation. We are confident that the Diesel Generators installed by us in Andaman & Nicobar Islands will add value and power to the lives of the inhabitants and tourist who visit this beautiful place.”

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

Women-girl centric event on Nov 22

AMC Road, Jalan Nagar Dibrugarh - 786 005

Archana Trauma & Orthopaedics Hospital

Sachin Sehrawat Sonepat, Nov 14: Chaupal – a voluntary organization at Baiyanpur village will organize “Chaupal Marathon 2015 Ka Abhiyaanon – Mahila Sureksha and Samman” on November 22 in different five age and sex groups. Besides an open marathon of 12 km for age group of 14 years and above to be held, other marathon events will include 5 km marathon for women above 14 years of age as well as for men and women from 40 to 60 years of age, 3 km marathon for boys and girls up to 14 years of age and open 2 km marathon for the participants above 60 years of age. According to organizers, the winners of these events will be given cash awards ranging from Rs 5100 to Rs 51,000 and the first enrolled 2000 participants will be given T shirts on the occasion. The 12 km marathon will be organized at DCR University, Murthal, 5 km marathons at local ITI campus and 3 km and 2 km events at local new grain market and Baiyanpur-Lehrada high school respectively.

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

Students are arrange science exhibition for children day at Sivasagar bording field on today. Pic - Firuz Ahmed

ASTRO FOR YOU You will be impulsive today, and this may throw up unexpected results. In a rush of enthusiasm, you may finish pending work and even be left with enough time to plan long-term goals. You may also realise and make amends for your past mistakes.

You will win the heart of your family members today. Try and delay auction bids or sealed tenders. Job aspirants may look forward to belated success in interviews. Take abundant precautions in all critical matters.

Today, the bond that you share with your friends will get stronger. You are also likely to fall in love. If you are already in a relationship, you will plan to validate your bond either through an engagement or marriage. If you are a student, this is a good phase for you. Along with love, you will also get good grades.

You are also likely to take part in extra-curricular activities.

You may donate to a charity organisation, for your mental happiness. On the job front, stick to your routine, rather than taking a new bold step. A good day on the financial front.

Fortune smiles on but a few, and when it does, it can take you to places you have never even dreamt of. Today is an exceptional day, in the sense that Lady Luck is backing you in all earnestness. So go with the flow and take your chances. You will find, much to your delight, that success is easy to achieve when you are willing to work hard and have luck guiding you. Call it the Midas touch, but success is yours in everything you undertake.

Reflect on past glories and assemble the machinery for accomplishing more in the future. New relationships will mark the road to progress. Your easy-going nature will help you get along famously with people.

Wedding bells are ringing, and you are about to get very lucky! A plethora of marriage proposals may come your way on this day full of special occasions, as you turn up your charisma and sweep the enthralled opposite sex off their feet with your charm. You may end up spending quite a bit on fun and entertainment, but it’s all for a good cause. All things will fall into place as per planetary plans. Ganesha wishes you a long and happy married life.

Friends in influential positions will be of much help today. You may plunge into a new business venture without much ado. Appreciation for your abilities and efforts will fly in thick and fast. Your reputation is sky-rocketing among the opposite sex.

The pressing needs of your loved ones call for extra attention today. You may have a few family friends over for lunch or dinner, and end up chatting a good deal with them. An intimate tête-à-tête with your better half would fare you well.

Impulsiveness, which is not really your trait, will be very evident in whatever work you do today. Money matters will keep you preoccupied for major part of the day, but ironically, your otherwise methodical approach to everything will go for a toss. You will splurge in the second half of the day, and it will be more than what your means can afford. Keep a check on the sudden flow of spontaneity in your actions, or you may later regret taking certain decisions.

Planning to buy a house or vehicle? Then today’s the day to make the booking.

However, don’t buy anything in haste. Deliberate, especially when it involves a huge sum of money. You may even shift residence, or change a job, and it’s very likely you will enjoy the whole process.

A good day awaits you. You will finish your work and beat your deadlines by miles on account of the luck favouring you. There are chances that a family holiday, which has been in the planning for a long time, will eventually come to fruition today.

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15-11-15 (SUNDAY) 5-35 A.M-Bhaktigeeti(Devotional Songs) 6-10 A.M-Swasthya Charcha (Health Programme) 6-15 A.M-Classical Music 6-50 A.M-Dihanaam 7-15 A.M-Aajir Dinto (Morning Information Service) 7-30 A.M-Geetanjali(Assamese Modern Song) 8-35 A.M-Surar Panchoi(Composite Programme of Assamese Film Songs) 9-00 A.M- Antara(Composite Programme of Hindi Film Songs) 9-20 A.M-Seuji Chora (Children's Programme)-Special Programme on "Shishu Divas" 12-05 P.M-Surar Satsori 12-30 P.M-Ghar Jeuti (Women's Programme) 3-30 P.M-Deuri Geet by Mizu Kumari Deuri 3-45 P.M-Programme in Miju Mishmi 4-05 P.M-Programme in Khamti 4-25 P.M-Programme in Wancho 4-45 P.M-News for Arunachal Pradesh 5-00 P.M-Programme in Idu 5-20 P.M-Programme in Tangsa 5-40 P.M-Programme in Nocte 7-15 P.M-Chah Shramikor Aasor 8-00 P.M-Ekalabya (Sponsored Programme of KKHSOU) 9-30 P.M-Bhaona-"Ram Vijay" Sd-/H.O.P

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DMO initiates Governor exhorts children to work hard to excel in life cleanliness drive Khonsa, Nov 14: The District Medical Officer, Khonsa Dr. N. Lowang, today initiated a cleanliness drive towards a clean hospital, as she participated in indoor, outdoor including all the drains and surroundings to ensure cleanliness during the free operation camp being conducted w.e.f. 16th Novem-

Arunachal Pradesh. Earlier, welcoming the guests and participating children, the Secretary MWS, Ar. Kobby Zirdo Bagra said that it is an effort by the members of MWS to bring ‘Muskan’ amongst the children on the special occasion of Children’s Day. Smt

tion with distribution of works for ensuing free operation camp in which Dr. N. Lowang, DMO urged medical superintendent Dr. K. Socia, all the SMOs, MOs including all nursing staffs and para medical workers to be pro-active while discharging their assigned duties and maintain time table. She also Contd. from Page 1

ber in collaboration with Arun Jyoti VKV Arunachal Pradesh. Earlier, a meeting was conducted at District Hosiptal, Khonsa in connec-

Be inspired by great personalities like Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri and Swami Vivekananda, he added. The Governor, who earlier gave away the prizes to the winners of the games and sports activities on the day, said appreciated the screening that childhood is the best team for timely completion of period of life and the circle wise screening of ben- children must fully enjoy eficiaries to ensure 100% suc- it. Advising the parents cess. (DIPRO) to provide equal oppor-

tunities to their children, whether it is a boy or a girl, the Governor emphasised that there must be no difference between boy and girl as both equally contribute towards the society and the Nation.

Advising on cleanliness, the Governor underscored that the children must maintain good personal hygiene and in the same spirit, they must maintain cleanliness at home, society and the State. Highlight-

A Staff Reporter Itanagar, Nov 14: The National Student Union of India (NSUI) Arunachal Pradesh led by President Tanu Nima, General Secretary cum Organizing Secretary Wangpho Arangham and their team celebrated the 126th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru today as part of which they also gave away awards to the winners of State Level Essay Writing Competition 2015, at the Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, Itanagar. The ceremony was attended by State Home Minister Tanga Byaling as chief guest, Parliamentary Secretary of Geology and Mining Nyamar Karbak as guest of honour, Kamrul Islam Choudhury General Secretary NSUI in charge

Arunachal Pradesh as special guest, APYC office bearers, APCC office bearers, NSUI team and family members of the winners of the Essay Competition.

While speaking as the guest of honour, Karbak highlighted the role of Nehru as the architect of modern India and as the man behind secular India. “He is the first Prime Minister who landed in Arunachal Pradesh and he is the man who engineered the Panchsheel Agreement that safeguards the people of the Northeast particularly Arunachal Pradesh,” Karbak said. “Nehru is an institution and a legend. He is not just for the Congress but for the whole of India.

His worth cannot even be measured,” Karbak asserted. Meanwhile, the

MLA slammed Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju who recently alleged Nehru of letting down the Northeast during the Indo-China war in 1962. The MLA said Rijiju does not have an iota of integrity to drag the

Minister and leader of Indian National Congress’, on 10, November, 2015. 10 winners were shortlisted and Lukyir Karlo bagged the first position and awarded with Rs. 50,000 cash. She secured 82 out of 100 marks and she is a first year M.Sc Botany student at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU).

Pejames Tato of Himalayan University ranked second securing 77/ 100 and Tonting Arangham of Dera Natung Govt. College (DNGC) ranked third securing 75/100.

Consolation prizes were given away to Marpi Bagra of RGU, Pura Suniya of Don Bosco College (DBC), Sonam Lhamu of DBC, Mibom Pertin of JNC (Jawaharlal Nehru College) Pasighat, Anand Taying of RGU, Lindum Kame of DNGC and Takpi Game of DNGC. Besides the scheduled function today, NSUI also took a great initiative to save the life of Archim Kri who is undergoing treatment of Liver Cancer in New Delhi, by placing a donation box in the Rajiv Gandhi campus towards the cause. Many who attended the programme including the frontal wings of the Congress party extended their charitable hand.

Parliamentary Secretary takes stock of affairs of schools Contd. from Page 1

The Govt. Middle School in Sarli has about 125 students and is faced with lack of subject teachers and basic school equipment. The MLA who is the representative of this constituency checked the records of the school including the attendance registers. The teaching staff who interacted with the MLA revealed that the school is faced with shortage of electricity and drinking water supply. The MLA found out through the attendance registers that there is rampant absenteeism of school children which in turn discourages the teachers to do their job. The teachers revealed that students come to school on their own will. In addition, the MLA unveiled the Golden Jubilee Celebration Plaque of the school and participated in the Golden

Jubilee celebrations.

Speaking as guest of honour during the celebrations, Deputy Commissioner of Kurung Kumeng District Magmata Riba said there is no lack of infrastructure in the school. She informed the public who gathered at the ground that last year the MLA has allocated fund for developing the infrastructure of the school. “There is no lack of funds, but there is lack of proper implementation,” the DC said. She asked the people to work hard and to cooperate with the Govt.

She said the Govt. is ready to provide all the basic necessities. The DC informed that school uniforms, books, mid-day meal were always available.

The Koloriang MLA who was on an extensive visit to the village took part in many activities and addressed a public

gathering, interacted with the youths. During his speech as the chief guest on the opening ceremony of one annual sports meet competition 2015 at the Govt. Higher Secondary School Koloriang, the MLA highlighted some of the Govt. sports policies targeting the students and encouraged them to excel in sports. Taram stressed on the importance of education in view of high rate of dropouts in the area. “Students in the villages blame the teachers and for this they leave education at an early stage,” the MLA said.

The MLA emphasized on the importance of education.

Taking note of the role of teaching staff, he slammed the teachers for not taking responsibility to inspire the students and to show interest in school.

He said, “If you cannot teach the students, if you cannot transfer the knowledge then how you

can build the nation. You must impart quality education not just try. It is your responsibility to do justice to the students.” He asked the principal and the teachers to take stern action against those rogue students and said that discipline and standard of education cannot be compromised.

In the meantime, the school submitted a seven point memorandum to the MLA. He assured provision of adequate infrastructure and teaching staff, uniform, opportunities for those students who join sports.

The MLA revealed that he has brought the school under the BADP (Border Area Development Programme). Besides, the MLA assured construction of the extending academic block and to renovate the existing school building.

He promised to provide Rs.10 Lakhs to build

'Nanha Munna Rahi Hun'. Master Nehru Yamdo and Miss Puja Paul of the same school spoke on Pundit Nehru in English and Hindi respectively, who received special gifts from the First Lady for the special presentation.

ing on the background of the celebration, the MWS Chairperson, Smti Rita Rajkhowa, the First Lady of the State said that it is for Pundit Nehru’s love and care for children that Children's Day is observed on this birth anniversary. She advised the children to instil love and amity amongst them. The First Lady also advised the children to be champions of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan for a Clean and Green

NSUI Arunachal celebrates Nehru’s birthday, organizes first State Level Essay Competition name of Nehru into the controversy.

Speaking as Chief Guest, Home Minister Tanga Byaling explained the philosophy of Nehru. He said, “We believe in the Nehru who engineered a secular India, we don’t need any plans from others, we believe and follow the plans of Nehru and it is enough for us. He is the one who dreamt about a progressive and modern India. We will fight against those who defame the name of Nehru.”

To mark this ceremony as an ideal one, the NSUI organized the State Level Essay Competition where 133 participants from different colleges and universities took part on the topic, ‘Role of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru in Nation building as Prime

Tumken Angu, Muskan Member also spoke on the occasion. In addition to the games and sports activities, the students of Govt. Primary School, Raj Bhavan, Itanagar presented a patriotic song ‘Chodo Kal Ki Batein’ and patriotic dance

concrete footpaths that will lead to hostel, staff quarters and in and around the school complex. 12 subject teachers will be posted very soon as per what the DDSE informed the MLA. The MLA showered promises and assured that by next year’s annual school meet, the auditorium would be a reality. Rs. 3 Crore rupees have been kept for three girl hostels. The MLA on his three day visit did much ground reporting and collected first hand information of the status of all the schools in his Koloriang constituency.

He interacted with the school children and met the teaching staff personally. He checked the staff quarters, roads etc. The MLA also visited the Govt. Middle School at Nikja Koloriang, Kurung Kumey District.

IS claims responsibility for Paris attacks Contd. from Page 1

Hollande said the attacks had been organised from abroad by Islamic State with internal help. "Faced with war, the country must take appropriate action," he said after an emergency meeting of security chiefs. He also announced three days of national mourning.

Former president Nicolas Sarkozy added in a statement: “The war we must wage should be

total.” During a visit to Vienna, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said "we are witnessing a kind of medieval and modern fascism at the same time."

In its claim of responsibility, Islamic State said the attacks were a response to France's campaign against its fighters. It also distributed an undated video in which a militant said France would not live peacefully as long it took part in U.S.-led bombing raids against them. "As long as you

keep bombing you will not live in peace. You will even fear travelling to the market," said a bearded Arabic-speaking militant, flanked by other fighters.

According to sources, there were 127 dead, 67 in critical condition and 116 wounded. Six attackers blew themselves up and one was shot by police. There may have been an eighth attacker, but this is not confirmed.

The attacks, in which automatic weapons and explosives belts were used, lasted 40 minutes.

President of India inaugurates 35th edition of IITF in New Delhi ET Correspondent New Delhi, Nov 14: The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee today inaugurated the 35th edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2015 at Hamsadhwani Theatre, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The fortnight long fair is organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), Government of India every year from 14th to 27th November at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi and the theme for

this year IITF is ‘Make in India'. Later, P Sampath Kumar, Resident Commissioner, Meghalaya House, New Delhi formally inaugurated the Meghalaya Pavilion at the International Trade Fair in the presence of HM Shangpliang, Secretary Social Welfare Department and DIPR, officers and participants from the State. The participating departments in the Meghalaya Pavilion include Tourism, Forest,

Commerce and Industries, Agriculture, Horticulture, Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Sericulture and Weaving, MHHDC, MKVIB and Directorate of Information and Public Relations as the nodal Department.

Apart from Government Departments, there are also 13 entrepreneur units sponsored by various Government departments participating in the fair for promoting and showcasing the indigenous products of the State.

GLIMPSES FROM THE INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF THE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT AT CHANGFLANG

Pic 1---Dignitaries pose for a photograph with some of the participating teams Pic 2 --- Dignitaries enjoying the inaugural match between KCFC and Watlom

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Margherita MLA inaugurates Rural Sports Complex ET Correspondent Margherita, Nov 14: On the occasion of Children’s Day, the birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Margherita constituency MLA Pradyut Bordoloi today inaugurated "Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Rural Sports Complex" under MNREGA scheme at Rajib Gandhi Dehing Sports Complex, Borgolai under Margherita Sub Division.

The Sports Complex having Volleyball and Basketball Courts were inaugurated today. The funds were released from Assam Government Margherita Development Block office to the tune of 10 lakh rupees. Several resource persons were present today including Margherita Anchalik Panchayat Chairperson Geetanjali Sonowal, Borgolai Zilla Parishad Member Binita Hore, Margherita Development

Wild elephants attack tea labours Amit Nagori Golaghat, Nov 14: Today, in a disturbing situation at Rungajan Tea Estate of Golaghat District, a herd of wild elephants attacked the labours who were busy plucking tea. As per reports, during morning hours the unalarmed labours were busy plucking tea at Rungajan Tea Estate in 1213-14-15-16 number line area. Suddenly, wild elephants attacked and the tea labours who in its wake began running here and there.

The situation remained uncontrollable for 3 hours. All were running for their life.

The elephants destroyed cropped area resulting in loss to the farmers. The incident was reported to the forest officials but nothing positive came about. The people said, "Such incidents are common in Murphulani, Thorajan, Rungajan, Morangi and the adjoining areas."

excavation sites of the district within Assam and in neighboring states. The Chamber of Commerce and Sand Mahal and Suppliers Association strictly disapproved sale of sand at exorbitant rate by suspicious middlemen. Addressing the local press, Chairman of Karbi Anglong Chamber of Commerce Augustine Kramsa said that, normal sale of sand will resume from tomorrow which was kept suspended so long. In the meeting the chairman mentioned that until a few months back a truck load sand (around 300 cubic ft.) was sold at the rate of Rs.6200/- both at domestic market and to the traders

ET Correspondent Doomdooma, Nov 14: Children’s Day was celebrated at almost all the educational institutions including the school for blind children at Hansara. A function was also held at New Era English Academy at Rupai Siding.

The programme was started at 9 in the morning. The prin-

cipal Gokhle Deori lit a lamp before the life-size portrait of Pt Jawaharlal Nehru, popularly known among children as chacha Nehru. Rich floral tribute was paid to him by the headmaster, teachers and children. In his speech delivered on the occasion, the headmaster Manoj Kumar Ojha said that chacha

Nehru loved children very much. He spent his life in the service of the nation.

Among all the great persons he is nearest to the heart of children and they can learn from him and shape their future. Various sports and cultural competitions were held and children were awarded.

The programmes concluded after distribution of sweets.

Children’s Day celebrated in Nalbari district Block Junior Engineer Lakhi Narayan Baruah, Margherita District Sports Association General Secretary Atul Bora, Margherita Block Congress Committee President Bhuvan Handique, Margherita Branch Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha Secretary Hari Nanda Gorh among

Free Diabetes detection camp ET Correspondent Golaghat, Nov 14: A free Diabetes detection camp was organised at Dergaon today on the eve of World Diabetes Day. The programme was organised by North East Diabetes Care and Research Centre in memory

of Late Sarumai Nissa at No. 3 Gate near Police Training College where 153 patients were examined and screened for Diabetes with 46 patients diagnosed with Diabetes.

The patients were examined by Dr Mizan Ahmed.

AGP’s Atul Bora slams Assam CM ET Correspondent Golaghat, Nov 14: Raising the issue of the secret killing before elections is an old habit of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.

Asom Gana Parishad President Atul Bora said in Golaghat today. Bora criticised Tarun Gogoi stating that the latter has engaged in false publicity of Prafulla Mahanta's relationship with the BJP. Atul Bora challenged CM Tarun Gogoi with regard to disclosing the name of culprits

who were involved in secret killing and if someone is found guilty Atul Bora himself would take action.

Meanwhile, AGP Central Member Brindawan Goswami said that in the upcoming election regional parties will again restore old glory as people have lost faith in the national parties. In an Ardhya Shradh ritual of Late Praveen Gogoi held at Dhekial, many AGP members including wife Upasna Gogoi were present.

who resell sand to other states and this rate was accepted by Sand Mahal and Suppliers Association but suddenly sand has been made dearer by a group of sellers and brokers, now a truck sand is sold at rupees eight to nine thousand which cannot be allowed to go on. Augustine Kramsa and Jackson Kramsa secretary of Sand Mahal and Suppliers Association have requested sand dealers and the end users to inform the authority for action if any individual or organization is found selling sand at unauthorized rate. Augustine Kramsa has called upon the merchants and regular consumers of sand of Nagaland not to purchase sand from Karbi Anglong at inflated

rate nor indulge in forming any syndicate in Karbi Anglong for tempering with normal rate of sand prevailing since 2014. The Chairman informed that both Karbi Anglong Chamber of Commerce and Sand Mahal and Suppliers Association has banned use of 10 wheeler trucks for hauling sand from excavation site for obvious reasons. “Excavation of sand at various sites of this district and transportation from Karbi Anglong to neighbouring states will resume from tomorrow under certain guidelines as mentioned if anyone found flouting these conditions we shall take action” Augustine Kramsa Chairman of Karbi Anglong Chamber of Commerce said.

TOMORROWS FUTURE???

Children in traditional attire participated at Children Day celebration at a school in Demow. Pic - UB Photos Ramen Kalita Nalbari, Nov 14: The Nalbari district Rastriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhijan today celebrated Children’s Day along with the three-day gyan yatra, Bigyan jeuti and a one act play competition at Gurdon HS School playground.

The programme was started with the lighting of earthen lamp by Dr Om Prakash before the portrait of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of the nation. Addressing the gath-

ering, Dr Om Prakash recalled the contributions of Nehru and urged upon the children to emulate his ideals. Another speaker Naba Sarania, Member of Parliament of Kokrajhar said that the coming generation on this special day stands against terrorism. Meanwhile, in his speech, Dr Basanta Kumar Bhattacharya called upon the children to adopt the ideals of Jawaharlal Nehru as part of their life to be successful in future. The

meeting conducted by Dhrubajyoti Sarma was addressed by Nilamani Sen Deka, former Agriculture Minister, Krishna Baruah, additional deputy commissioner of Nalbari, Ramesh Ch Chutiya, Inspector of Schools and Gitika Dutta Sarma. Earlier, Dr Archana Goswami, former professor of Cotton College inaugurated the science exhibition held on the occasion. The gyan yatra and the bigyan jeuti will be continued till November 16.

Jaganath Gogoi Demow, Nov 14: The 126th birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was celebrated in Demow at Hem Chandra Model English School with a daylong programme from 9 am to 3 pm today. At the beginning of the programme the earthen lamp was lit

before the portrait of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru by the principal of the school, Miss Ranju Phukon. She said that Nehru loved children and every day he was gifted a rose by children.

Dances, traditional dance, songs, speech on Nehruji, drama, etc. were presented.

Lakhimpur celebrates Children’s Day with much enthusiasm ET Correspondent Lakhimpur, Nov 14: “The increasing assault and harassment cases on women along with rape incidents in the society have affected the children’s psyche. In order to help their all-round development, we must abolish these evils from our society,” commented Purandar Baruah in the open session held on the occasion of the Children’s Day program organized by Telahi Integrated Child Development Project under the aegis of the Anganwadi Centers under Madhya Telahi and Panigaon Gaon Panchayat at Echarikhona-

Kalita Gaon Anganwadi Center. In his speech, the prominent educationist emphasized on the building of moral character of the children with spiritualistic ideology and the duties of parents with regard to it. It is noteworthy that the program began with a cleanliness drive inaugurated by Retd Head Master Ikhseswar Borah at 7 am and then the flag was hoisted by Someswar Bhuyan, the Head Master of Echarikhon Kalita Gaon LP School. ‘Shardhanjali’ was administered by Bhupen Borah, the Pradhan Acharya of Panigaon

Sankardev Shishu Niketan and the Cultural Procession was inaugurated by Prasanta Borah, the Project Officer Telahi Integrated Child Development Project. The Open Session commenced at 12 o’clock, chaired by Supervisor Pannabi Borah and inaugurated by Gopal Borah, the lecturer of Panigaon OPD College. Social activists Kan Nath Phukan, Baparam Das, Naram Borah Sriram Saikia, youth activist Bhupen Hazarika, Madhya Telahi GP President Nijumoni Saikia, AP member Pinky Sonowal also spoke as part of the

program. On the other hand, the Lakhimpur District body of Indian Council for Child Welfare observed the day at Panigaon Pragati Sangha. The open meeting held on this occasion was presided by Suprabha Medhi, the secretary of the organization and inaugurated by ADC Mouchumi Baruah.

Lakhimpur SP Brajenjit Sinha delivered an inspiring lecture on the day. Dr Hem Baruah, educationist Rosheswar Bhuyan, Binod Borah, social activist Robin Borah, Kosheswari Gogoi, Bibha Hati Baruah were present in the function

as Special Guests. Before the meeting was commenced, drawing competition was held among the children of 26 Omala Ghars. These children performed several cultural items. Besides these organizations, the No. 5 Circle of Kamalaboria under Lakhimpur District Integrated Child Development Project celebrated Children’s Day at Kumarkota Ranga Mancha.

Shradhanjali Tarpan, plantation, competition on drawing, sports, open session and prize distribution ceremony etc. were held as part of the program on the occasion.

Dibrugarh brimming with tourist potential Contd. from Page 1

“If the government renovates the building using modern scientific techniques and makes it a medical museum then the government can earn lots of revenue from it,’’ said Gopal Krishna Bhowmick, a senior denizen of Dibrugarh. On the other hand, Dibrugarh has rich flora and fauna in the surrounding wildlife sanctuaries and rainforests.

Jokai Botanical Garden amidst Jokai Reserve Forest

is 12 km from Dibrugarh town on MancottaKhamtighat road. Apart from being a storehouse of germplasm of some of the valuable and endangered species of flora of this region, the center is a showcase of what this region has in terms of floral biodiversity. The various zones of this center include Orchid house, Medicinal and aromatic plants plot, Rainforest specimen plot, a water pond etc. Added attractions to visit this botanical garden are

Elephant ride to have an overview of the richness of Jokai Reserve Forest, a retreat to scenic beauty of Era-suti along northern boundary of Jokai Reserve Forest famous for migratory birds. The work of developing trekking routes inside Jokai reserve forest and introduction of boating facilities at Era-suti is in progress to ensure that a tourist has a complete date with nature here. One of the famous temples of Dibrugarh that is the Radha Krishna Temple situated in

NPP leader meets Rijiju over High Court order for AFSPA in Garo Hills

A child seen collecting garbage when the entire country was busy celebrating childrens day. Does this kid doesn’t deserve to be treated like all children on this cspecial day??? Pic - Saurav bor kataki

Children begging in Tinsukia at thana chariali on Children Day .Pic - Manoj Kr. Ojha

Children’s Day celebrated in Demow

others. Mr. Bordoloi in his speech said that Margherita has a good number of sportsmen who have brought laurels to Margherita by winning many national and international sports events.

"We shall promote sporting talent so that they can continue to develop", said Pradyut Bordoloi.

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Children’s Day celebrated at Doomdooma

ET Correspondent Shillong, Nov 14: NPP Working President Mr. Conrad Sangma today met with union minister of state, Home Affairs Mr Kiren Rijiju over the order of the Meghalaya High Court to implement AFSPA in Garo Hills. In a statement issued here on Saturday, the GHADC CEM Denang T Sangma said that during the meeting, Mr Conrad briefed Mr Rijiju about the situation in Garo Hills and informed him about resolution taken by the MDCs of the Garo Hills Progressive Alliance and also about the strong public movement against the implementation of AFSPA in

Garo Hills. Mr Conrad Sangma informed that in a meeting held in Delhi with Union Home Minister Mr Rajnath Singh, along with NSA, Intelligence Officials and other top officials of the Home Ministry, he had expressed concern over implementation of AFPSA in Garo Hills and had urged the Government to challenge the ruling of the High Court in the Supreme Court and accordingly the home ministry has decided to challenge the ruling. “The public of Garo Hills, the GHPA and all its political allies including the NPP, the GNC and the BJP, all

the NGOs of Garo Hills would like to thank Mr Rijiju and the Home Ministry in general for understanding the sentiments of the people of Garo Hills and challenging the Hon’ble High Court ruling which proposed implementation of AFSPA in Garo Hills. The GHPA also urges the people of Garo Hills to continue the movement for peace in Garo Hills, and appeals to every individual in Garo Hills to work positively by creating awareness about the issues and challenges which we are facing because of militancy and work towards bring back our brothers and sons who have gone in the wrong direction”, said Sangma.

a sprawling campus near the Assam Medical College features two life size idols of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. The temple is considered to be an architectural marvel and is entirely made of marble stone. The serenity and divinity of the temple and its campus attract tourists in large numbers.

Besides this the newly built replica of the Lord Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha, has come up in Dibrugarh near the Mahatma Gandhi Park at

Khanikar. The height of this temple is 85 feet. This temple is expected to be a major centre for religious tourism in eastern Assam.

As per the architectural structure, this temple is the 2nd after the original Jagannath Temple, Puri in India. “Dibrugarh has potential in terms of Tea tourism as exotic aromatic green tea leaves attract tourists who come from outside with the weather suiting them,’’ claimed Rishi Khound, a tourist guide.

Assam CM calls on children to emulate ideals of Nehru Contd. from Page 1

The attraction of the day was cultural performance staged by the children of Sishu Sarathi and others which enthralled everybody present in the programme. Gogoi also felicitated nine students for their achievements in different disciplines at national and international events.

Education Minister Sarat

Barkotoky also spoke on the occasion. Chief Secretary VK Pipersenia, Principal Secretary Education Paban Kumar Borthakur, Commissioner and Secretary Elementary Education Preetom Saikia, Mission Director, RMSA R.C. Jain, Police Commissioner Mukesh Agarwal along with a host of other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Nitish Kumar to be elected leader of Grand Alliance today Patna, Nov 14: In Bihar, a special meeting of the Cabinet has been convened on Saturday to dissolve 15th Bihar Legislative Assembly. A joint meeting of the newlyelected legislators of the Grand Alliance will be held this afternoon to elect Nitish Kumar as leader of the alliance.

Thereafter, Nitish will stake claim to form government in the state. The oath-taking ceremony of Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister will be held at

Nitish resigns, Bihar assembly to be dissolved Patna, Nov 14: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday submitted his resignation to Governor Ramnath Kovind after the cabinet decided to recommend the dissolution of the outgoing assembly. "Nitish Kumar met the governor and submitted his resignation to him and informed about the cabinet decision," an official said. The governor accepted the resignation but requested him to continue as caretaker chief minister till a new government is formed. Nitish Kumar, who led the Grand Alliance to a victory in the assembly elections, will stake claim to form a new government after a joint meeting of his party, the RJD and the Congress later on Saturday. Newly-elected legislators of Bihar's ruling Janata DalUnited (JD-U) will elect Nitish Kumar as the leader of the legislature party. He will then be elected leader of the legislature party of the Grand Alliance.

(Agencies)

Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Friday.

Meanwhile, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav said the party has recommended Nitish Kumar as the leader of grand alliance.

Lalu has been authorized to take all decisions on behalf of RJD regarding formation of new government in Bihar and to nominate leader of the party in the Assembly. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of newly elected RJD legislators in Patna yesterday. (Agencies)

No clearance to West Bengal pollution board Kolkata, Nov 14: The environmental clearance to the Bakreshwar Temple received a setback followed by the rejection from the Kolkata Bench National Green Tribunal(NGT) on Friday of the unconditional apology of member secretary, West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) together with that of the board's engineer in Durgapur in connection with the granting of environmental clearance to the Bakreshwar thermal power plant and turned down their plea of waiving a fine of Rs

25,000 each which it had earlier directed to be deducted from their respective salaries. The NGT also indicated it was not satisfied with several aspects of the report of the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) on the plant, and directed the regional head of the institute to be present on 30 November, the next date of hearing. The affidavit of the duo which was placed before the tribunal during the day stated that they were tendering unconditional apology and sought fines not be im-

posed on them. They had been pulled up by the NGT for giving consent to the Bakreshwar Thermal Power Station to operate retrospectively in spite of the power plant

violating environmental norms and letting fly ash pollute the Bakreshwar and Chandrabhaga rivers. On 15 September, the NGT had directed NEERI to send a team to

Bomb recovered, Garo Modi gifts Tanchoi stoles, J&K honey, Darjeeling tea to Queen Elizabeth militants suspected Nongpoh/Shillong, Nov 14: In an alarming development, security personnel on Friday recovered a powerful bomb from a car at Rangsakona village under Byrnihat police outpost, Ri Bhoi district. The bomb, planted by suspected Garo National Lib-

Superintendent of Police GD Kharwanlang rushed to the spot and the bomb squad from Shillong defused the bomb at around 2 pm. As stated in the demand note, Gilbertson Sangama informed that about twenty people were involved in the case and

Bomb which was planted in the car. eration Army (GNLA) militants, was later diffused by a team of bomb disposal squad. According to police, bomb was recovered from a car (ML10-B-1044) owned by a contactor - Gilbert Sangma. The contactor said that the militant group demanded Rs 6 lakh and threatened to kill him.

The contractor first found the demand note, served under the letter head of the GNLA, in a backpack, which was kept near the windshield of his vehicle.

Sangma immediately informed the matter to Rangbah Shnong who immediately called police.

A police team led by the

another bomb also were kept hidden nearby his house that will be blasted if the demand was not met. Speaking to this newsman, bomb squad incharge, B. Purkayastha said that it was a remotecontrolled improvised explosive device (IED), which can be triggered with a mobile phone SIM card from a distance. The other bomb, which GNLA claimed was hidden near Sangma's house, was yet to be found, Purkasyastha said. The search for it was on when reports last came in. Police have ascertained the mobile numbers of the suspects and efforts are on to track them. (Agencies)

LTSU conducts cleanliness drive Kohima, Nov 14: Longleng Town Students Union (LTSU) in collaboration with Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Longleng, district administration and Longleng town council conducted Swachh Bharat Mission, a cleanliness drive on the theme "Clean Longleng, Make Longleng Clean", in the presence of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Longleng, Denngan Avennoho and brand ambassador SBM, Longleng Longtam Phom. Presenting a brief account of SBM, Longtam said central government has launched the mission, with an aim to have proper sanitation, to ensure hygienic waste management and access proper toilets both in urban and rural areas of the country. He informed that with the launching of SBM, construction of toilets, occasional cleanliness drive would be carried out

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both in urban and rural areas of the district. To this, Longtam requested all departments, NGOs and general public of the district to cooperate and extend services to make Longleng district as one of the successful implementing districts in the country.

Also speaking at the programme, DC said to make Longleng district one of the best implementing districts, mass participation and cooperation required. He said every individual was re-

sponsible towards bringing change in the society. DC further lauded LTSU for organizing cleanliness drive and urged the student community to make Longleng town more clean and beautiful by organizing more such drives in the coming days.

Earlier, the programme chaired by editor LTSU, S.Nungshikaba Phom began with an invocation by pastor Longleng Town Baptist Church, H.Beau Phom. Welcome address was delivered by president LTSU, Angmau Phom. (agencies)

London, Nov 14: Tanchoi stoles, award-winning Darjeeling tea, fine organic honey from Jammu and Kashmir and memorable photographs of Queen Elizabeth II from her maiden India visit in 1961 were the gifts presented

by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he called on the British monarch on Friday. Modi was hosted for lunch by the 89-year-old Queen on the second day of his maiden three-day official visit to Britain. "Presented Her Majesty The Queen some photographs taken 54 years ago from her first visit to India in JanuaryFebruary 1961," Modi tweeted about the snaps taken 54 years ago when she visited India to be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. During the visit, "Her Majesty visited Varanasi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Udaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru & Chennai," he said. "Also presented to Her Majesty some award-winning Darjeeling tea from Makaibari tea estate in West Bengal & fine or-

ganic honey from J&K. Tanchoi stoles that are a specialty of Varanasi were presented by me to Her Majesty the Queen," the Prime Minister, who is on his maiden visit to the UK, said. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi gifted his British counterpart David Cameron a specially handcrafted pair of bookends with verses from Bhagavad Gita engraved on it and a book compiling letters sent by Indian soldiers during the World War I when they served in France. "Presented PM @David_Cameron a specially handcrafted pair of bookends made of wood, marble and silver," Modi

tweeted. The centrepiece of each of these bookends is a silver bell which has a verse from the Bhagavad Gita etched in Sanskrit, along with its English meaning along the inside rim. These verses are taken from Chapter 13 of the Bhagavad Gita. In view of Cameron's fondness for Robert Graves' work on World War I 'Goodbye to All That', the Prime Minister also presented to him David Omissi's 'Indian Voices of the Great War'. To UK First Lady Samantha Cameron, Modi presented an Aranmula metal mirror, a unique handicraft from Kerala, and some pashmina stoles. (Agencies)

go and inspect the nature of water discharged from the fly-ash pond of the Bakreshwar Thermal Power plant. The tribunal had further directed WPCB to state by an affidavit in two weeks whether it has the authority to issue environmental clearance to the thermal power plant with retrospective effect and the basis of such consent. The direction to NEERI came after the thermal power plant's counsel contended that the water is being discharged after being "treated." Opposing this contention, environmental

activist Mr Subhas Dutta produced before the tribunal photographs of the discharged water and submitted that its colour is white which is unlikely in monsoon. The thermal power plant is supposed to make "zero discharge" while WBPCB stated it is still being discharged. The environmental clearance

by WBPCB expired on 31 December last year and was given again only on 30 June this year, while letting the power plant operate without environmental clearance in the period in between, Mr Dutta contended. (Agencies)

Cycle rally for HIV/AIDS prevention awareness Kolkata, Nov 14: Inorder to spread awareness about HIV/ AIDS prevention and treatment In remote areas over a hundred cyclists, including transgenders, will take a ride all the way on Sunday from eastern metropolis to the Bangladesh border in West Bengal. The AIDS RIDE 2015 is a mobile awareness campaign, a part of the 12th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP). The bicycle marathon will be flaggedoff from Sonagachi in north Kolkata. The participants, including those affected with AIDS, will pass through high prevalence districts and pockets of HIV to generate awareness on access to health services such as diagnosis, treatment, care and support.

"Initially, the plan was to

ride all the way to Dhaka where the ICAAP will be held. But due to certain reasons, the event has been truncated till the Bangladesh border. "But it will not affect the purpose of the marathon to encourage youth to access HIV services, without fear or prejudice protect and promote human rights," Santosh Giri of the community-based organization Kolkata Rista, a key partner in the cause, told the media on Friday. Giri said as the cyclists make their way through rural Bengal, they will discuss about the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS and talk about discrimination and gender-based violence. The target group is adolescents, particularly girls. The cyclists are expected to reach the border on November 19, he added. (Agencies)

Fish fair: Pengba, Ngaton, Khabak at Jhaluupara Blast: HNLC Rs 650 per kg claims responsibility Imphal, Nov 14: As in the State could produce

Shillong, Nov 14: The Jhalupara blast in the city on Thursday damaging properties has been claimed by the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC).

The city police suspect at to be an IED blast. Vivek Syiem, SP (City) on Friday said that evidences recovered from the place of occurrence were sent to forensic experts for examination. He also said that police were on the job though it will be premature to say anything on who was behind the incident.

Sources, however, said that those who used the IED apparently chose the time when people were engaging in bursting crackers on Thursday.

This is for the first time in the recent times that a blast of this nature occurred in the capital city. The "mysterious' blast occurred at a bush near the Jeevan Ram Goenka Memorial Hospital at Jhalupara at around 10.30 pm created a crater at the blast site and partially damaged two vehicles and a road roller parked nearby. The blast was so powerful that it created holes on the road roller.

However, no one was injured in the incident. The residents felt the impact of the blast from far and it also shook the buildings. Police sources said that the bomb squad of Shilong police is on the job to ascertain how the IED was triggered.

"We cannot just make any comment on it as the investigations are on. Any-

one can make claims but we cannot accept anyone claims just like that. Let us wait for the investigation," a senior police official said.

Police sources informed that while HNLC claimed responsibility through Facebook, only after a thorough investigation, police can zero in on the culprits. On the other hand, the HNLC publicity secretary Sainkupar Nongtraw claimed that the intention of planting 'RDX' in a location like Jhalupara at late night was to avoid human casualties. "We purposely planted the RDX in such a location at late night hours in order to avoid human casualties. Our objective was to make the people realise that if we had planted the RDX at Khyndailad (downtown Shillong) during working hours, human casualties would have been far more than expected," Nongtraw said in statement. The outfit said the blast was a warning to Nepalese and other non-tribals of Shillong trying to interfere in the affairs of Hynniewtrep. "We are not

against any community nor religion. We respect all as human beings but they should not take it for granted. Many of our local people have been assaulted

by Nepali at Langpih and elsewhere," Nongtraw said. Stating that the nontribals in Shillong are trying to manipulate all the business thereby engaging in black marketing and rising prices of essential commodities, the HNLC warned non-tribals businessmen of areas like Laban, Laitumkhrah and Rynjah (Refugee colony).

The HNLC also expressed concern over the apathy on the part of the Government in holding peace talks.

The HNLC also criticized police department for 'showing its strength' by suppressing the recent public rally of headmen in Shillong and also for caning the students of Kiang Nangbah College in Jaintia Hills. Meanwhile, the state BJP has condemned the blast and wanted the police to arrest the culprits at the earliest to instill confidence in the minds of the people. (Agencies)

the past years, Directorate of Fisheries organised a fish fair cum fish crop competition with a production target of 80,000 kgs at ISBT complex, Khuman Lampak today.

Commerce and Industries Minister Govindas Konthoujam, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Abdul Nasir and Commissioner (Fisheries) Robert Dishinang graced the opening function of the fair as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.

The price of Catla,

only 30,5000 MT of fish annually against the total annual requirement of 40,000 MT. As such, around 9500 MT of fish is imported from Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Bengal etc every year, he said. On the other hand, the Minister lauded the Directorate of Fisheries for organizing an annual fish fair cum competition on the eve of Ningol Chakkouba festival every year to encourage the fish farmers. Md Abdul Nasir while speaking at the function

Rohu, Mrigal, Common Carp, Grass Carp and Silver Carp per kg was fixed at Rs 230, Rs 200, Rs 200, Rs 170, Rs 200 and Rs 150 respectively while indigenous fish varieties like Ngaton, Pengba and Khabak were sold at Rs 650 per kg at the fair. In his speech, Govindas Konthoujam said that

said that the State Government is planning to set up a comprehensive fish market in the State to provide a proper market to fish farmers. In his speech, Robert Dishinang said that there would be no deficit in fish production in Manipur if the fish farmers put in dedicated efforts. (Agencies)

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Terrorism, global warming threat to humanity: PM Modi

London, Nov. 14: Emphasizing that the two main challenges facing the world today are terrorism and global warming, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for collective responsibility to tackle the same. "There are two major issues that leaders of all countries are worried about. The first is terrorism and the second is global warming. Whether it be terrorism or global warming, to save humanity is the responsibility of every country, every citizen of the world," he said.

Prime Minister Modi said India can show the world the path to fight both terrorism and global warming. "We are already on that path and we will stick to it. Mahatma Gandhi's life, his teachings, his nonviolence philosophy has so much power that we can find the way to counter terrorism and global

warming because Gandhi was that foresighted," he added. Prime Minister Modi said India does not want sympathy but equality from the world. "We no longer want sympathy from the world, we want equality. And I can say after 18 months of experience that today whoever speaks to India, speaks as an equal. If they want to associate then with a winwin formula, if they want to advance then shoulder to shoulder and this to me is the sign of a bright future," he added. Prime Minister Modi, who was addressing the Indian diaspora at the Wembley Stadium here, further said the world is seeing India as a land of many opportunities. "The pace and direction of progress in India is such that the fruits of development will be seen very soon," he added. (ANI)

Nations must unite against terrorism: Congress Ludhiana, Nov. 14: Congress Party on Saturday strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attacks in Paris, and called for unity among nations to neutralize perpetrators of such attacks. Dubbing the attacks as 'dreadful', Congress leader Manish Tewari said that all nations must stand in solidarity with France.

"What has happened in Paris deserves to be condemned in strongest words possible. All democracies, all right thinking people and all nations must stand in solidarity with France and Paris at this point in time," Tewari told. "These dastardly terrorists, who kill innocent people in the name of the religion, need to be defeated, repudiated, and demolished. The nations must stand together and ensure that these terrorists are neutralized," he added. Echoing similar views, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari said that the fight against terrorism should be intensified.

"This is the worst terror attack since the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. I am saddened to hear this and we condemn it. We must intensify our fight against terror. There cannot be a

distinction between good and bad terrorists," he said. The deadly attack reportedly began in the French capital at a soccer stadium where a match was underway as explosions set off. Simultaneously, terrorists armed with AK-47s and bombs strapped to them began attacking in different sites throughout the city. A bloodbath was reported from the Bataclan concert hall where around 100 people were killed as terrorists opened fire for 15 minutes and even shot hostages at point blank range. Including the massacre at the concert, around 150 people have reportedly been killed in different sites in the attacks. According to reports, the attack sites are Bataclan concert venue, Le Carillon, Le Petit Cambodge, 20 rue Alibert, La Belle Equipe, Near Stade de France and reports of gunfire were reported at least from one other site. French President Francois Hollande has declared a state of emergency and ordered the borders to be closed while rallying military reinforcements. (ANI)

Wills-Kate to make maiden India tour in 2016 Washington D.C., Nov 14: Prince William and Princess Kate are all set to make their maiden tour to India in spring 2016.

According to the officials, the 33-year-old Duke of Cambridge and the Duchess of Cambridge, who are likely to travel without their kids, will visit at the request of "Her Majesty's Government", the People magazine reports. It is said that the royal couple will made their first official overseas tour together, since

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President, Vice President strongly condemn terrorist strike in Paris New Delhi, Nov.14: President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari have both strongly condemned the terrorist strike in Paris, France, that has reportedly claimed around 125 to 150 lives and left another 200 injured. Both issued separate statements through their respective offices early on Saturday morning, condemning the shocking incident. In his message appearing on Twitter, President Pranab Mukherjee said, "I strongly condemn the terrorist attacks in Paris, India stands firmly by France. My heart goes out to its people" In his statement, Vice President Ansari said, "I am shocked by the terrorist attack in Paris. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those whose loved ones have been killed, and with the French people. There can be no justification for such barbaric and reprehensible acts. This is not

just an attack against Paris but against all humanity. We stand with the people and Government of France and commend their swift action in dealing with the attackers." The deadly attack reportedly began in the French capital at a soccer stadium where a match was underway as explosions set off. Simultaneously, terrorists armed with AK-47s and bombs strapped to them began attacking in different sites throughout the city. A bloodbath was reported from the Bataclan concert hall where more than 100 were killed as terrorists opened fire for 15 minutes and even shot hostages at point blank range. Later, SWAT units stormed the concert hall and around three terrorists were reportedly neutralised, ending the siege. According to reports, the attack sites were at least six, including the Bataclan concert venue, Le Carillon, Le Petit Cambodge, 20 rue

Alibert, La Belle Equipe, Near Stade de France and reports of gunfire at least from one other site.

French President Francois Hollande sent out a strong message in a televised address to the grief and horror struck nation, asking them to stay united and swore the assailants responsible will face the consequences. "As I speak, terrorist attacks of unprecedented proportions are underway in the Paris area. There are dozens killed, there are many injured. It is a horror. Faced with terror, France must be strong, it must be great and the

state authorities must be firm. We will be. What the terrorists want is to scare us and fill us with dread. There is indeed reason to be afraid.

There is dread, but in the face of this dread, there is a nation that knows how to defend itself, that knows how to mobilise its forces and, once again, will defeat the terrorists," the President said. He also declared a state of emergency and ordered the borders to be closed while rallying military reinforcements.

U.S President Barack Obama said the attack was not just on France but on humanity and

Paris attacks: Indian Embassy opens helpline number New Delhi, Nov. 14: Following the horrific serial attacks in Paris, the Indian Embassy in France has opened its helpline number for stranded Indian citizens in the terror struck city.

"Indian Embassy telephone 0140507070 open, we hope all Indians are safe. Our prayers with families affected and solidarity with France," Indian Ambassador to France Mohan Kumar tweeted. The nation was left in mourning and the world in unbelievable shock as scores were killed in the coordinated attacks late on Friday.

The deadly attack reportedly began in the French capital at a soccer stadium where a match was underway as explosions set off. Simultaneously, terrorists armed with AK-47s and bombs strapped to them began attacking in different sites throughout the city. A bloodbath was

reported from the Bataclan concert hall where more than 100 were killed as terrorists opened fire for 15 minutes and even shot hostages at point blank range. Later, SWAT units stormed the concert hall and around three terrorists were reportedly neutralised, ending the siege. According to reports, the attack sites are Bataclan concert venue, Le Carillon, Le Petit Cambodge, 20 rue Alibert, La Belle Equipe, Near Stade de France and reports of gunfire at least from one other site.

French President Francois Hollande sent out a strong message in a televised address to the grief and horror struck nation, asking them to stay united and swore the assailants responsible will face the consequences. "As I speak, terrorist attacks of unprecedented proportions are underway in the

Paris area. There are dozens killed, there are many injured. It is a horror. Faced with terror, France must be strong, it must be great and the state authorities must be firm. We will be.

What the terrorists want is to scare us and fill us with dread. There is indeed reason to be afraid. There is dread, but in the face of this dread, there is a nation that knows how to defend itself, that knows how to mobilise its forces and, once again, will defeat the terror-

ists," the President said.

He also declared a state of emergency and ordered the borders to be closed while rallying military reinforcements.

U.S President Barack Obama said the attack was not just on France but on humanity and swore to help bring the perpetrators to justice.

President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have condemned the horrific attacks and have extended their full support to the French Government. (ANI)

swore to help bring the perpetrators to justice."Once again we've seen an outrageous attempt to terrorise innocent civilians. This is an attack not just on Paris; it's an attack not just on the people of France. But this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share. The US stands prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and people of France need to respond," Obama said from the White House.

He added that the U.S Government will do whatever it takes to work with France to bring the terrorists to justice and hunt down any terrorist networks that go after the people of their nation. German Chancellor Angela Merkel issued a statement saying she was 'deeply shaken' by the horrific series of events and that her thoughts were with the victims

"of the apparent terrorist attack." U.N. Secretary-General Ban Kimoon condemning 'the despicable terrorist attacks' and demanded the immediate release of numerous hostages held in the Bataclan Theater.

British Prime Minister David Cameron also offered his condolences, saying he was shocked by the 'brazen attack' and vowed to extend all help possible. "News from Paris is anguishing & dreadful. Prayers with families of the deceased. We are united with people of France in this tragic hour," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted. Condemning the 'senseless violence', Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi offered his condolences to the people of France and said that 'terror cannot defeat freedom and liberty' and that this has only strengthened the resolve of people to fight against terrorism.

(ANI)

Our partnership with India covers nuclear, defence and security: Cameron London, Nov. 14: British Prime Minister David Cameron said today that his country's partnership with India covers nuclear, defence and security issues. "Prime Minister Modi and I discussed in depth problems of security, terrorism and how we want to have a really strong partnership," he said after the event at Wembley Stadium where Prime MinisterNarendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora. He emphasised that Britain could bring a lot of assistance for India in various fields. "India needs to raise money for infra-

structure; London is the best place to raise that money. India wants to see the development of green technology, we have a lot of expertise in that area," he said.

"Whether it is training the skills for young people in India, whether its building roads and railways and green energy projects, whether its the new smart cities, all of these things are where Britain has expertise and the real drive to help carry forward his vision," Cameron said. "I think Britain can really help to deliver PM Modi's vision for India," he added. (ANI)

Anti-Islam phobia in West should stop, says Mani Shankar Aiyar New Delhi, Nov.14: Reacting to the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Saturday said that a possible solution against the growing surge can be the change in the 'Anti-Islam' attitude that exists in western countries. "The AntiIslam phobia that is being carried out in the western countries should be stopped immediately. The Muslims living in France should be provided with the assurance that they are

also citizens of the country," Aiyar told. "In addition to expressing remorse, we should also think that why this situation has raised? Whatever the ISIS has done is extremely condemnable and by claiming the responsibility for the attacks, they have shown their ego which will not be accepted by anyone," he added. He also said that only condemning the incident would not be sufficient. "We strongly condemn this as but we can-

not overlook it by just condemning it. There is need to examine this on fundamental ground, why this happened," said Aiyar.

The deadly attack reportedly began in the French

capital at a soccer stadium where a match was underway as explosions set off. Simultaneously, terrorists armed with AK47s and bombs strapped to them began attacking in different sites throughout the city. A bloodbath was reported from the Bataclan concert hall where around 100 people were killed as terrorists opened fire for 15 minutes and even shot hostages at point blank range. Besides the massacre at the concert, around 150 people

have reportedly been killed in different sites in the attacks. According to reports, the attack sites are Bataclan concert venue, Le Carillon, Le Petit Cambodge, 20 rue Alibert, La Belle Equipe, Near Stade de France and reports of gunfire were reported at least from one other site. Another party leader Manish Tewari said that the attack on Paris was reprehensive and the whole world is standing today with the victims of the

dastardly terrorist attack.

"The brutal and barbaric attack on Paris is reprehensive. It is crime against entire community of the world. The entire world stands today, in their prayers and words, for victims of the dastardly terrorist attack," said Tewari. "We are always sure that humanity will always fight terrorism, peace will always win over violence and fanaticism can never defeat fraternity," he added.

(ANI)

Pressure needs to be put to end ISIS' hate-filled indoctrination, says historian Irfan Habib their three-day New York tour in December 2014. The tour announcement comes on the day Queen Elizabeth welcomed India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Buckingham Palace during his official visit to the country. (ANI)

New Delhi, Nov.14: Reacting to the claims made by terrorist organisation ISIS that it was responsible for the horrific attack in Paris, historian Irfan Habib on Saturday said pressure needs to be put on the outfit's supporters and perpetuators of their ideology which is full of hatred and exclusivist. "It's a culmination of the indoctrination against

which has been going on for the last three-four decades. It's indoctrination of young minds, indoctrination with hate-filled ideology, and indoctrination of a certain thinking which is exclusivist. All this is done in the name of religion," Habib told .

"The ISIS is a result of an ideology which is perpetuated over last 150 years by Saudi Government very openly and we

all know about it. They are using their money to expand this ideology of hate over the world. They are supplying this ideology with funds to people all across the world. So, this source needs to be checked," he added. The historian insisted that pressure has to be put on the Saudi Government, all the supporters and perpetuators of this ideology so that action is

taken at the root. The deadly attack reportedly began in the French capital at a soccer stadium where a match was underway as explosions set off. Simultaneously, terrorists armed with AK47s and bombs strapped to them began attacking in different sites throughout the city. A bloodbath was reported from the Bataclan concert hall where around 100 people

were killed as terrorists opened fire for 15 minutes and even shot hostages at point blank range. Besides the massacare at the concert, around 150 people have reportedly been killed in different sites in the attacks. According to reports, the attack sites are Bataclan concert venue, Le Carillon, Le Petit Cambodge, 20 rue Alibert, La Belle Equipe,

Near Stade de France and reports of gunfire were reported at least from one other site.

(ANI)

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BSF nabs 9 Bangladesh intruders at Pakistan border Jaisalmer, Nov 14: Alert BSF jawans at the international border adjoining Ganganagar in Rajasthan caught five Bangladeshi intruders trying to go to Pakistan.

There were nine intruders in all, of which four managed to flee initially, but were later caught after an operation was launched with the cooperation of police and CID police of different places.BSF and other security agencies recovered a large quantity of Pakistani and Indian currency along with foreign currency including 45,000 Pak currency, Rs 72,000

Indian currency, 500 dollars and a few euros, four mobile handsets and other such items from these Bangladeshi intruders. During inquiry, it was revealed that these intruders had connections with many Indian middlemen.

In this entire operation, for the first time, a Bangladeshi middleman was caught along with intruders.BSF Rajsathan Frontier, DIG, Ravi Gandhi, said that Bangladeshi middleman Bilal along with eight other Bangladeshi intruders entered the Indian border adjoining Bangladesh on Novem-

Case against former media minister of Sri Lanka fixed for trial on February 19 Colombo, Nov 14: A Sri Lankan court fixed the corruption case filed against former Media Minister and United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) parliamentarian Keheliya Rambukwella and two others who were accused of a tender scam at Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) for trial. The former Minister and others have been accused of causing an unlawful loss to the government after purchasing 600 galvanized pipes using Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) funds.The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption filed a case on April 22 at the Colombo Magistrate's Court against Rambukwella, former SLRC Chairman Wimal Rubasinghe and former

Civil society reps meet political leadership to open blockade Kathmandu,Nov 14: Civil society representatives in Kathmandu have started meeting political leaders to pressurises them to resolve current crisis facing Nepal triggered by India's 'undeclared' blockade and to address the ongoing Tarai agitations through talks and address their genuine demands.As a part of their programme, the civil society representatives met UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Saturday morning. Likewise, they will also meet government, protesting parties and international community to take initiatives to resolve the current crisis.Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai is also supporting this move of civil society, it has been learnt.

(Agencies)

SLRC Director General Chandrapala Liyanage. The trio is accused of violating the tender procedures at the SLRC on a purchase of galvanized pipes. The Bribery Commission complaint says as a result of the fraud that had reportedly taken place during the last election campaigning period, the SLCR has incurred a loss of Rs.990, 000.When the case was heard yesterday before Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya on Friday the court issued notices to the fourth and the fifth accused to appear in Court on February 19.Meanwhile, Court permitted the second accused Rubasinghe to leave the country after releasing his passport on an additional bond of Rs.2.5 million.

(Agencies)

ber 7 through remote hilly area and after entering into West Bengal reached Malda. From there they reached Delhi on November 9 and reached Jaipur on November 10 via Ajmer. They then took a train and reached

Ganganagar area on November 11.Gandhi said these nine Bangladeshi intruders reached the international border in Matili police station area of Ganganagar in the wee hours of November 12 and tried to move to-

wards the international border.Gandhi said to catch the escaped intruders, BSF along with the help of local police and CID police launched a campaign. Soon, of the four intruders who had fled, two were caught 2.5 km away from the international border, one was caught at the bus stand while another was caught inside Toofan Express at the railway station.Having put in hard work, all the nine intruders were caught, and for the first time, a middleman was caught along with the intruders. The middleman Bilal brought

eight Bangladeshis from Komila and Brahman Pada from Bangladesh to India and had charged Rs 10,000 from each of these. In this entire plan, it was revealed that another middleman from Bangladesh, Noor Mohammad, had helped Bilal.BSF DIG said these intruders were planning to go to Pakistan and had entered India with this intention. Rs 72000 indian currency, Rs 45000 pak currency, Rs 500 dollars and 2 euro and other items were recovered. At present these intruders are being interrogated intensively. (Agencies)

Fishermen released by Sri Lanka reach India Colombo, Nov 14: A group of fishermen who were released by the Sri Lankan government were brought to India by a Coast Guard vessel on Friday evening.Fortynine among them were from Nagapattinam district; 13 from Ramanathapuram and 16 from Pudukottai district.

They were all arrested by Sri Lankan Navy in the mid-sea since September.Police sources said the fishermen were brought by the Coast Guard vessel 'Sagar'. Upon arrival at Karaikal port, the Coast Guard personnel handed over the fishermen to the F i s h e r i e s Department.Fisheries Minister K.A. Jayapal, Commissioner of Fisher-

ies Beela Rajesh, Nagapattinam District Collector S. Palanisamy and Fisheries Department officials were present at the Karaikal port.At a Rameswaram jetty, 48 fishermen, including seven from Tuticorin, arrived carrying tales of woes.Earlier, ICG vessel Rajkamal received the fishermen from the

Lankan Navy at the International Maritime Border Line (IMBL). Braving heavy rains, family members of the fishermen thronged the fishing jetty to receive them. The Tuticorin fishermen were taken in a van soon after.The Rameswaram fishermen who had been languishing in Anurathapuram prison

complained that they were treated in inhuman manner in the prison.On many days they could not eat as the food smelt bad.

Paul (20) a fisherman from Thangachimadam said he suffered from food poisoning and was treated in the jail hospital.Before repatriation, the Lankan Navy warned them they would be detained in prison for a minimum of two years if they were found poaching again, a fisherman said.

Meanwhile, U Arulanandham and P Sesu Raja, fishermen leaders, urged the Centre to secure the release of the boats before they suffered damage due to the vagaries of weather. (Agencies)

US B-52 bombers fly near Chinese man-made islands in South China Sea

Beijing, Nov 14: Two American B-52 bombers flew near artificial islands built by China in the South China Sea last week in the latest close encounter between U.S. and Chinese forces in the disputed area. The Pentagon confirmed the flights Thursday, saying the B-52s was contacted

by Chinese air traffic controllers, but completed their mission as planned. "We conduct B52 flights in international

air space in that part of the world all the time," Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said. "My understanding is there was one B-52 flight, I'm not even sure the date on it, but there was an effort made by Chinese ground controllers to reach out to that aircraft and that aircraft continued its mission. Nothing changed."Pentagon spokesman Bill Urban told media the flights took place on the night of Nov.

8-9 and the bombers took off from and returned to Guam on a routine mission. He added that the bombers did not fly within the 12-nautical mile zone that China claims as its territory around the Spratly Islands. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said that China opposed flights that used such freedoms as mere legal cover, strongly implying that Beijing considered the flights by the B-

52 bombers on Sunday and Monday as an excuse to challenge China's territorial claims in the South China Sea. China "firmly opposes violating international law and undermining China's sovereignty and security interests under the pretext of navigation and over flight freedom," Hong told reporters at a regular news conference.In an effort to consolidate its claim, China has been piling sand on the reefs and atolls in the Spratly Islands archipelago before adding buildings, ports and airstrips big enough to handle bombers and fighter jets. China has also attempted to impose a 12-nautical mile limit around the islands, contrary to international law, which says such limits cannot be set around islands built on previously submerged reefs.Last month, the U.S. dispatched the destroyer

USS Lassen to sail within the 12-nautical mile limit around the Spratlys.

China reacted angrily to the move, claiming that the ship "threatened China's sovereignty and security interests, jeopardized the safety of personnel and facilities on the reefs, and damaged regional peace and stability."An estimated $5 trillion in global trade passes through the South China Sea every year.

The issue is expected to linger in the background when President Barack Obama attends the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the Philippines next week, and later have meetings with Southeast Asian leaders in Malaysia.A U.S. treaty ally, the Philippines has strongly contested China's territorial assertions. Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam also exercise claims in the region. (Agencies)

Army satisfied with security of Pakistan's nuclear assets Rawalpindi, Nov 14: Chief Of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Friday paid a visit to Pakistan's Centre of Excellence for Nuclear Security (PCENS) and expressed confidence over the security of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal.

"Pakistan has taken measures, including setting up of the PCENS, to strengthen its nuclear security," said the COAS.Interacting with officers and troops at the PCENS, the army chief said that nuclear security is a sacred responsibility.

He lauded the progress the institution had made since its establishment. "I

am glad to see that it has instilled as a culture and the progress made in the recent past is praiseworthy."The army chief witnessed the stateof-the-art facilities and ongoing training activities at the PCENS.The army chief was received by Lieutenant-General Mazhar Jamil, Director General of the Strategic Plans Division (SPD).

Pakistan has also offered the PCENS as a regional and international hub for imparting education and training in the field of nuclear security to the international community.

Since its establishment, PCENS has conducted

several national and international training courses focusing on physical protection, personal reliability as well as safety and security of nuclear and radioactive materials and facilities.

Earlier in September, Director General (DG) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano praised Pakistan's impressive nuclear security record. He had stated that Pakistan attached the highest priority to nuclear safety and security as a national responsibility and that all of Pakistan's nuclear power plants and research reactors were under IAEA safeguards,

adding that Pakistan was fully meeting its obligations in this regard.Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had also stated in September that Pakistan would continue to maintain minimum nuclear deterrence for security purposes, but that these weapons are

'not against any one".

The National Command Authority (NCA) has stated that Pakistan as a responsible nuclear state will remain actively engaged with the international community on nuclear stability and security issues, and ex-

pressed satisfaction on Pakistan's enhanced outreach with the multilateral export control regimes.

According to reports published by two American think tanks, Pakistan could become the third largest nuclear stock pile within the next five to 10 years with at least 350 nuclear weapons behind only the United States and Russia.The report cited analysts as saying that Pakistan possessed around 120 nuclear warheads as compared to India's 100.

The report concluded by saying that Pakistan could have at least 350 nuclear weapons within five to 10 years. (Agencies)

Beijing's Sanyuan Bridge to Be Retrofitted within 24 Hours

Beijing, Nov 14:The refurbishment of Beijing's Sanyuan Bridge, or Sanyuanqiao started at 11p.m. on November 13, 2015 and will be finished later today.

The whole reconstruction process will be completed within 24 hours.

Over 1300 tons of new surfacing for the bridge has been transported to the construction site to replace the old surface.

Sanyuan Bridge is a major overpass on the northeastern stretch of the 3rd Ring Road of Beijing.

The Airport Expressway, Jingshun Road (China National Highway 101) and the 3rd Ring Road are interlinked by the vital overpass. The team of experts behind the operation is made up of nine people, who are in total

control of monitoring the process. "Traffic on the 3rd Ring Road of Beijing would have been affected for at least two months if we had appled conventional construction methods." An official said. The construction team are using an integrated replacement method on the Sanyuan Bridge project, allowing the old bridge surface to be removed quickly. This is the first time this construction method has been applied to such a significant transport node in China.The main bridge consists of nine pieces of steel box girders and the new bridge floor is 55.4 meters long, 44.8 meters wide. Traffic should be back to normal today by 11p.m .

(Agencies)

Chinese President Xi Jinping leaves for G20, APEC summits Beijing, Nov 14: Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing today for the G20 summit in Antalya, Turkey, at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. After the G20 summit, Xi will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting from

November 17 to 19 in Manila at the invitation of Philippine President Benigno S Aquino III.Xi's entourage includes Wang Huning, member of the Political Bureau of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), Director of the Policy Research Office of the party Wang Yang and other officials (Agencies)

India's PMO surprised by Nepali protesters in London Kathmandu, Nov 14: The Indian Prime Minister's Office (PMO) was taken by surprise by the presence of Nepalis protesters within audible distance of 10 Downing Street, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his British counterpart David Cameron. PMO has sought a report from the Indian High Commission in London on the

scale of the protest. "The India-UK joint statement made a reference to India-Nepal ties, saying the two PMs "stressed the importance of a lasting and inclusive constitutional settlement in Nepal that will address the remaining areas of concern and promote political stability and economic growth.

(Agencies)

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DIBRUGARH, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Hypersonic Missiles and Global Security Modi's UK Visit Range of agreements between the two countries To strengthen Indo-UK economic ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Britain on his first visit to the country during which he will have a hectic schedule that will start with talks with his British counterpart David Cameron. India and Britain also signed a civil nuclear agreement after the two sides held delegation level talks on the first day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to Britain.

On his part, Cameron said that as the oldest and largest democracies, India and Britain were natural partners. Also Britain and India would build stronger economic, defence and global partnerships. During the course of Modi's visit, the two sides are expected to sign a number of agreements on mutual investments and defence cooperation.

Overall, on the economic side of the visit, the two prime ministers agreed to around $13.7 billion in deals. Modi emphasized India's outsized economic stake in the United Kingdom. He noted that India invests more in the U.K. than in the rest of the European Union. In 2014-15 India emerged as Britain's third biggest job creator, creating 7,730 new jobs, with investments from India increasing by 65 percent. And among G20 members, the U.K. is the largest investor in India. The economic deals during the visit concerned India's creative and retail sectors, logistics, financial services, energy, information technology and cyber, healthcare, and education. Both Cameron and Modi touted the extensive economic agenda of the state visit. The agreements between India and U.K. strengthen the U.K.'s position in sectors including insurance services, finance, healthcare and energy. Whereas Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and his counterpart, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, will work to expand cooperation at the next U.K.-India Economic and Financial Dialogue.

The Modi-Cameron joint statement also discusses the need for an inclusive constitution in Nepal, international support for the Iran nuclear deal, and "full implementation of the Minsk measures by all parties" with regard to the Ukraine crisis. Interestingly, unlike recent Indian joint statements with the United States, the Philippines, and Vietnam, and unlike the most recent G7 statement, which Cameron signed on to, the India-U.K. joint statement makes no reference to freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea. On defense, reports ahead of Modi's visit suggested that he was looking to close a deal for the purchase of 20 Hawk Mk132 training aircraft from the U.K.'s BAE Systems. The deal was not announced publicly during Modi's visit. Ahead of the visit, various news agencies suggested that the deal would be valued at up to $450 million.

India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited signed a memorandum of understanding with BAE in May on upgrades for India's existing Hawk Mk132 systems. Moreover in the weeks leading up to his U.K. state visit, the Indian media has been rife with commentary on the extent to which religion-based violence and intolerance has grown in the first 18 months of Narendra Modi's government. Modi leads the Bharatiya Janata Party, a party associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a hardline Hindu organization.

Fire at Fancy Bazar Destroys property worth crores A major fire engulfed a major portion of Fancy Bazar, the main commercial hub of Guwahati and the North East region. The fire engulfed 40 shops mostly of garments, godowns and residential buildings in the congested market stocked with household goods and other essential items.

Although there was no report of any casualty but over 30 fire tenders were brought in from different parts of Guwahati and neighbouring areas to battle the flames. The inferno engulfed New Market, Tiwari Market, Keshav Katra Market and Radha Market, located side by side, inside the wood and tin roofed 'Assam Type' houses. Whereas locals claimed that Diwali fire crackers caused the fire in the congested market area.

The market is one of the oldest in the state and has become very congested. The state government had announced to provide all kind of support to the victims. And an probe has been ordered and will also investigate whether proper fire safety norms have been implemented in the business establishments and those who have flouted norms legal actions will be taken.

In India, Madhya Pradesh is the second-worst state when it comes to fire safety, with 2,291 accidental fires kiling 2,305 people in 2014, according to NCRB data. Accidental fires caused 6% of all unnatural deaths in India, third-highest after car accidents (53%) and drowning (9%), as per reports. As many as 121,325 accidental fires injured 13,721 people over the past five years. Eight times more people die than are injured, testimony to the danger posed by accidental fires. However, there has been a steady decline in fires, injuries and deaths. Fires have fallen by a fifth, injuries and deaths have declined by around 40% and 25%, respectively, between 2010 and 2014.

While Maharashtra had more fires and deaths, giving India's second-most populous state the distinction of being most unsafe for fire incidents. The state recorded nearly a quarter of all accidental fires and a fifth of all deaths in 2014, more than twice as many fires and 70% more deaths than second placed Madhya Pradesh.

Hypersonic missiles offer some impressive - and disturbing - capabilities Between 2014 and June 2015, China conducted four major tests of its hypersonic missiles (with a fifth test in August). The fourth test of Wu-14, its ultra high-speed nuclear delivery vehicle, demonstrated a capacity for "extreme maneuvers." It was assessed as travelling at a speed of Mach 10 (flying at 10 times the speed of sound or approximately 7,680 miles per hour). To understand this in comparative terms, a missile flying at subsonic speed can reach a maximum of 500-600 miles per hour.

To qualify as "hypersonic," a missile would have to move at least five times the speed of sound (Mach 5), as well as be able to evade counter-fire and strike with great precision.

To date, no country has achieved this performance but several nations are working on it.

The fact that China carried out four tests of its hypersonic vehicles in a span of just 18 months demonstrates the commitment of Beijing to the development of the technology. Once operational, these capabilities would be sufficient to neutralize U.S. strategic missile defenses; they will be able to avoid triggering earlywarning systems or detection by radar. The critical military value of hypersonic systems lies in this ability to strike with unprecedented speed and precision.

Four other countries in Asia are known to be developing civilian or military programs for supersonic and hypersonic systems: Japan, India, South Korea and Taiwan. Russia is also pursuing hypersonic capabilities and aims to acquire an operational hypersonic missile by 2030. India and Russia also worked together on the hypersonic BrahMos-2.

The United States is determined not to lose momentum. In June 2015, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) commissioned the arms developer

Raytheon to develop hyper- technological difficulties sonic missiles. Historically, that must be overcome in however, the U.S. has been order to develop a system the trendsetter in the devel- that is holistically funcopment of hypersonic sys- tional, in terms of the matetems and China, despite its rials and guidance systems. latest successes, is now Many critics say the U.S. merely playing catch-up. has been slow to develop Especially since September the technology, giving a 11, 2001, chance to the U.S. has competing Nayef Al-Rodhan stepped up nations to its efforts in gain ground "prompt global strike" ca- and causing the U.S. to lose pabilities. Such capabilities its strategic advantage that would allow it to deliver was long assured by its naexplosives anywhere on val supremacy and stealth

day, U.S. President Bill Clinton tried (and failed) to take out Osama bin Laden by launching Tomahawk cruise missiles from the Arabian Sea, targeting an Al-Qaeda training camp in eastern Afghanistan. Travelling at a speed of approximately 550 mph, the Tomahawks needed two hours to reach their target, by which time bin Laden had already been gone for an hour. This example has often been cited as an illustrator of the urgency to develop faster

warplanes.

The interest in the development of supersonic and hypersonic systems of propulsion is clearly justified by their outstanding operational capacities, which are far greater than existing systems. The race for highspeed systems has been encouraged by the fact that more and more countries have improved their active counter measures against cruise missiles.

However, with the technology concurrently developed by several nations, we are on the brink of a new arms race, with significant risks and new geopolitical pressures. In this context, some argue that a test ban is necessary.

Why Hypersonic?

For most operational needs today, subsonic missile speed is generally considered sufficient. Yet it has proven critically insufficient at key historical moments.

Many strategists remember August 20, 1998. On that

systems, able to strike with greater speeds.

Supersonic and hypersonic missiles could overcome the constraints of time, distance, and advanced early warning systems. In a scenario where a missile would have to travel a distance of 1,000 kilometers to reach its target, a subsonic system (at 800 km/h) would need 75 min, whereas a supersonic system (Mach 2.8) would need 17 min and 38 seconds and a hypersonic one (flying at mach 6) just 9 min and 30 seconds.

The propulsion system plays a critical role, impacting the speed, range, and payload of a missile. The major propulsion systems currently in use are turbojets, turbofans, and ramjets.

Supersonic systems are powered by ramjet engines and operate in the range of Mach 2-4, while hypersonic missiles operate on scramjet engines and over Mach 5.

To reach hypersonic

Earth within one or two hours.

The consortium of DARPA, Boeing Integrated Defence Systems, Pratt& Whitney Rocketdyne, and NASA has been working for more than a decade on developing and testing the X51, an unmanned scramjet aircraft designed to meet the requirements of the U.S. Air Force. The origin of this program dates back to December 2003, when the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory launched a scramjet flight demonstrator, to help develop the X-43 and X-51.

From 2005, the program was renamed WaveRider.

The first hypersonic flight test took place in March 2010, with the X-51 reported to have travelled at Mach-5 but crashing into the Pacific Ocean when its fuel supply was exhausted.

Successive testing took place in 2011 and 2012 but failed to meet projected goals. The round of tests and setbacks highlighted the

Bihar Says No to the BJP: What Now? After his party lost the important state election in Bihar, big trouble for Narendra Modi's government Narendra Modi's government is hardly celebrating at the moment. The massive defeat in a crucial state election in Bihar on Sunday has not only dented Modi's political image, it also firmly marks the end of the right-wing Hindu leader's honeymoon with Indian voters. This election raises serious questions about the fate of the increasingly vulnerable-looking prime minister's much-trumpeted economic reforms.

In May 2014, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies won 31 out of 40 parliamentary seats in Bihar. In total, the BJP held 172 seats out of 245 in the regional legislative assembly. Eighteen

months later, the party holds only 58 seats. This crushing setback indicates a clear disenchantment of the electorate with the Modi government, which came to power in Delhi with a historic mandate in 2014. The defeat is all the more pronounced because Modi heavily invested himself in the election, campaigning intensively for close to two months.

He addressed more than 30 public rallies over the span of six weeks to mobilize voters. Never before in Indian history has a prime minister invested so much time in a state election.

Therefore, the victory of the the Grand Alliance, a grouping of three partiesthe Janata Dal (United),

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress Party-over the BJP is not a normal electoral success: it has a message which goes beyond state boundaries.

The Grand Alliance notched up more than a two-thirds majority by bagging an impressive 178 seats out of 245.

This election has wider implications that go beyond Bihar. Modi rode a wave of widespread popular support into office. The BJP's loss in Bihar represents a deep dissatisfaction with Modi's leadership.

One central message that emerges after Sunday's outcome is that the Indian people reject the politics of divisiveness that the ruling party has been promoting

ever since it came to power. The rising religious intolerance in the country and the prime minister's mysterious silence on the issue has not gone down well with the masses. For many, the verdict in Bihar comes as a relief, as it is expected to temper the belligerence of radical Hindu groups. The outcome is also a reminder to Modi that young India voted for him 18 months ago with a hope of better economy, jobs and security-not divisive communal politics.

With the defeat in the crucial state, the BJP has lost its aura of invincibility. The opposition, which has been relatively subdued since May 2014, is sure to reassert itself in Indian politics. By forming a formidable alliance of like-minded parties, they have discovered that the BJP can be beaten at a time when the party was threatening to overwhelm its

speeds, current systems will need to be replaced by what engineers call "air-breathing" systems, which could be achieved by scramjets (also called "supersoniccombustion ramjets").

Scramjet technology is only in the testing phase, and remains one of the greatest technological hurdles in the development of hypersonic systems.

In comparison to turbojet and turbofan engines, which have high thrust levels, ramjet and scramjet engines are simpler in design as they lack rotating components (and therefore do not have major moving parts such as spinning blades). However, turbojets consume a lot of fuel, which makes them very heavy and impractical for long-distance flights.

For hypersonic speeds of Mach 5 or above, another type of propulsion system would be required, in which combustion would happen differently. The hypersonic vehicle would take oxygen from the atmosphere rather than carry it in the form of fuel oxidants. In the other systems, when a rocket carries its own fuel, it also carries with it the oxygen needed for combustion in airless space. Scramjets are projected with a shaped inlet that slows the flow of incoming air but not enough to go down to subsonic levels. They have a very complex operating cycle and create numerous difficulties for engineers, in terms of ignition or possible explosions. Despite these difficulties, the efforts to make hypersonic systems operational continue.

A Test Ban - Desirable But Unlikely China's claimed success with the first tests of its technology has caused significant anxiety in the U.S. as well as in other Southeast Asian nations. The U.S., which previously recorded several setbacks with hypersonic technology development, now has further impetus to persevere on its hypersonic projects.

political opponents all across India.

Two Bihari politicians, Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav, have gotten a new lease on their political lives after facing near irrelevance in May 2014.

By forming a strong secular alliance with support from the Congress Party, they have demonstrated the limits of right-wing politics and the appeal of the BJP. The hope is that the victory in Bihar will mobilize like-minded parties in different parts of the country and create a formidable opposition alliance both within and outside of parliament.

The Bihar verdict may also prove to be a boon for the Congress Party. The main opposition party has been in a funk ever since its humiliating defeat in 2014. By being part of the winning combination in the eastern Indian state, the party senses an opportu-

Anti Tobacco Act-A Damp-Squib Sir, Certain acts enacted by the state government prove to be a damp squib. For instance, we can take the case of 'Anti Tobacco Act'. Not to speak of taking effective steps by the state government itself in implementing the act in letter and spirit, the government agencies like the custodians of law and order, too, dilutes this act. Now, one can see the smokers smoking publicy under the nose of the Police with impunity, as if breaking of law in Assam is the fundamental rights of the law-breakers. Pedestrians walking along the road are the worst sufferers. A non-smoker is destined to digest smokes puffed out by a smoker. Needless to add, some ladies feel suffocation. Even in the market, it is seen that tobacco is sold like hot cakes. Persons taking tobacco are of the view that tobacco chewing generally is done by the poor masses who earn their bread by the sweat of their brow. These poor labourers raise a question that why for-

The emergence of hypersonic systems raises familiar geopolitical tensions.

India and Russia are claiming to have a joint plan to develop a hypersonic missile. Pakistan might be the next to join the race. Other Western countries will want to invest in the technology as well. There are few reasons why France or the United Kingdom would not embark on similar efforts.

Testing of the technology is crucial in the process of development. To prevent an escalation, a test ban for hypersonic missiles would provide a strong arms control mechanism. Some have suggested that this should begin with an informal moratorium among the countries currently developing it, including the U.S., China, India and Russia.

These countries would commit to putting their plans to test hypersonic technology on hold. At the same time, it has been argued that a test ban could be perceived as discriminatory since some countries have already tested prototypes of the technology.

The technology could create enough friction to renew strategic arms races and geopolitical rivalries.

Further trust-building measures and dialogue are urgently needed, but the prospects are not bright. In general, countries and international actors have not been very cooperative in the numerous urgent regulatory steps required by emerging strategic technologies. Globally, we have still to address existing security threats such as artificial intelligence, robotic warfare, and synthetic biology. Hypersonic missile development is likely to proceed at full speed. Tensions between countries, competitiveness, and national pride will make the option of pursuing hypersonic missiles attractive, although in the long term, that could be deleterious to a peaceful international environment.

nity to reinvent itself. Though smallest within the three-party Grand Alliance, the Congress Party has fashioned itself as a cementing factor in the grouping. The victory no doubt gives the party scion, Rahul Gandhi, a much-needed boost.

Faced with an emboldened opposition, it will not be easy for the BJP government to fulfill its bold promises of economic reforms and legislation.

However, failure to do so will further Modi's political standing.

The BJP wanted to use Bihar as a gateway for eastern India. The party was planning to expand its electoral presence in region by riding a electoral wave in Bihar, but the setback constricts the party's ambitions.

The BJP's defeat in Bihar is not only the loss of a state. It represents the loss of a myth: the myth represented by Modi.

Governing the country after the Bihar debacle is going to be a huge challenge and will test the BJP's capacity to rule.

eign liquor shops cannot be closed by an act. They opine that if tobacco taking is detrimental to health, taking of liquor, is equally harmful. But what surprises us is the advertisement in the news papers about certain brand of 'Gutkha' with full blessings of the state government.

Yours etc Ashok Bordoloi Dibrugarh

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Grade-IV post vacant in the Directorate of Small Savings, Assam Applications are invited from the intending eligible candidates who are citizens of India for filling up the vacancies as indicated below in the cadre of Peon (Grade-IV) in the Directorate of Small Savings, Assam in the Scale of Pay of Pay Band-1, Rs.4560/ - + Grade Pay of Rs.,1500/- per month plus other allowances as admissible under Rules.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES : 2 (TWO) CATEGORY : GENERAL (Un-Reserved) MINIMUM QUALIFICATION : CLASS-VIII AGE : Candidate should not be less than 18 years and more than 38 years of age as on 01-01-2015. The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, i.e, upto 43 years. In case of Government servant, the maximum age limit is relaxable upto 45 years inclusive of all age concessions.

HOW TO APPLY : A candidate must submit the following documents with his/her application duly filled in the prescribed form of application available in the Part-IX of the Assam Gazette and the envelope sending the application should be superscribed "Application for the Post of Peon (Grade-IV)" on the top right hand corner.

The candidate may send his/her application by post to the DIRECTOR OF SMALL SAVINGS, KAR BHAWAN COMPLEX, 5TH FLOOR, GANESHGURI, GUWAHATI-781006,or drop in the box placed in the Directorate within 16-11-2015 along with following documents: (a) 3 copies of recent passport size photographs signed by the candidate (b) one self-addressed pre-stamped(Rs. 5/-) envelope of 18cm X 27cm(approx) (c) Self attested copies of testimonials (d) Self attested copies of Age proof Certificate & valid Employment Exchange Registration Card.

CANDIDATES SENDING APPLICATION BY POST SHOULD ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATIONS REACH THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTORATE BY 1611-2015, AFTER WHICH NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION IN ANY WAY WILL SUMMARILY BE REJECTED. Candidates with valid application will be called for VIVA-VOCE Test to be conducted as per decisions of the Selection Committee.

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DIRECTORATE OF SMALL SAVINGS KAR BHAWAN COMPLEX, 5TH FLOOR GANESHGURI :: GUWAHATI-781006.

Applications are invited for the post of Office Asst. at Mangaldai Law College, Assam Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the post of Office Assistant in Mangaldai Law College, having minimum qualification-Graduate with knowledge of Computer & Type writing.

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Respective candidates may apply with all necessary testimonials from HSLC onwards within 5 days from the date of publication.

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2. The engagement will be purely on contractual basis and may be terminated at any time without assigning any reason thereof.

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Vacancy at D.D.R. College, Chabua, Dibrugarh, Assam ADVERTISEMENT Applications are invited by the undersigned with all testimonials and Biodata including Permanent Residential Certificate from the candidates for filling up the following two sanctioned posts of Assistant Professor in the Scale of Pay Rs. 15,600-39,100 + AGP 6000/- with other allowances as per rule as admissible from time to time.

(A) Assistant Professor, Assamese - 1 (one) Post, Reserved for OBC/MOBC (B) Assistant Professor, Economics - 1 (one) Post, Reserved for STP (P) Candidates must have latest UGC norms and NET/SLET/SET as mandatory required qualification. Candidates who have obtained M.Phill. degree on or before 10.07.2009 may also apply for the posts excluding the candidates obtained M.Phil./Ph.D Degree from off campus centre. However, the candidates having Ph.D. degree in accordance with the UGC (minimum standards and procedure for award of Ph.D. degree) Regulation 2009, shall be exempted from NET/SLET/ SET. Applications must reach the undersigned within 7 days from the date of publication of this advertisement with a Bank Demand Draft, of Rs. 1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) payable at UBI, Chabua Branch drawn in favour of the Principal, D.D.R. College, Chabua.

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Right Fit to developing competent resource for businesses

The following five are the key role players in preparing talent:1. Family 2. School education 3. Higher education institutions Family Family's role in cultivating basic social and behavioural traits is well acclaimed and accepted.

The basic education that a child receives from parents carries immense importance in terms of developing thoughts, attitude, humanity, humility, empathy and basic cognitive abilities.

The modern day living is widening the gap between parents and child.

Since both the parents are working they are unable to devote time to mould their children to a desired shape. The improving financial status and easy availability of luxuries are driving young minds

astray. This lack of basic value preparation at home is evident in a child's behaviour in the school. Even today, a majority of children are driven by what their parent want them to be, rather than what they wish to be. Such a child ultimately is developed in to a product sans desired qualities and skills.

A parent's attitudes, aspirations and behaviour are all important to a child's intellectual and social development, as is their ability to: * Understand their child's day-to-day progress * Undertake family learning together * Talk regularly with their child about their learning.

For some parents, developing this confidence can be difficult - especially if they also need help with

their own literacy, language and numeracy skills. Hence it is necessary to develop parent guidance schools to train them on child upbringing.

Today's parents need to share the responsibility of developing talent rather than only expecting from the education system.

School Education In India school education up to level 10 so far appeared to give holistic knowledge. The numerical skills of an Indian child are far better than those of a child from any other country. However, our system is too theoretical and exam oriented.

Our students are kept busy with exams giving them little time for other activities. Probably, this suppresses their imagination and also makes them weak physically. Also, they don't develop team spirit and sportsmanship.

The role of school education in developing talent from a job perspective is either not defined or poorly understood in India. The present school education system does not match the 21st century needs. Besides, it is not aligned with higher education. Except the commerce subjects, no other subject taught at the 10 + 2 level actually gives insight about the degree course. We do not give vocational or basic technical knowledge that may help students to understand the anatomy professional careers.

The + 2 education ide-

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ally should prepare student to make a particular career choice. It should be viewed as a launch platform for various courses from engineering and medical to architecture and fashion technology. This model may help student to pre-select a career, and perhaps discover whether they have a suitable aptitude. Future success in one's career largely depends on affective and psychomotor skills and not so much on cognitive skills. Lack of preparation at school level transforms into poor raw material being rolled out to higher education institution. To develop talent, the basic raw material preparation should undergo a sea change.

Higher Education Institutions During the past three decades the transformation of education from a class to mass sector has impacted its quality adversely. With the exception of some premier institutions like IITand IIM, the rest appear to be business organizations interested only in making money rather than developing talent.

The higher education institutes directly provide human resource to the industry. A majority institutes are ignorant about establishing Industry- Institute Interface critical for talent development.

Consequently, the industry has to remain dependant on a handful of institutions for their human

Sd/- Executive Engineer(PHE) Tinsukia Division, Tinsukia.

Various job posts vacant at Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission Society, Guwahati (Assam) Applications are invited for filling up the following positions on contractual basis for skills and placement component (DDU-GKY), under Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission Society.

1. Chief Operating Officer (COO) : 1 (UR) 2. State Project Manager : 1 (UR) 3. Project Manager : 1 (UR) 4. Project Executives : 4 (UR=3, OBC/MOBC=1) 5. Project Assistant : 1 (UR) 6. District Functional Experts : 8 (UR=4, OBC/ MOBC=2, ST(P)=1, SC=1) 7. Block Coordinator : 63 (UR=33, OBC/MOBC=17, ST(P)=6, ST(H)=3, SC=4) Last date of receipt of application: 15/11/2015 For application format, eligibility criteria, age, salary and other terms and conditions, applicants are advised to visit the society's website www.asrlms.in

Sd/- Nitin Khade IAS State Mission Director, Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission Society Nabajyoti Nagar, Siva Nath Gogoi Path, Guwahati, ASSAM-781037

@... Vikas Godbole and Vaibhav Soni

Vikas Godbole and Vaibhav Soni discuss some parameters that hold key to developing competent resource for businesses. resource needs. There is serious crunch of desired profiles in youngsters.

The number of unemployed graduates swells because they are simply unemployable. India turns out about 350,000 engineers and 2.5 million other university graduates annually, yet at any given time five million graduates are unemployed, according statistics available with Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci). A survey by McKinsey Global Insti-

tute found only 25% of Indian graduates is employable.

Hiroshi Saeki of the World Bank's Education team for the South Asian region and co-author Andreas Blom published a research paper recently that said 64 per cent of Indian employers are only somewhat satisfied or less with their current engineering staff's skills.

"The improvement of professional skills would be needed for Indian engineers to be more competitive in both the na-

tional and the global market," Saeki says.

"Many students don't know how to interact in a professional environment or send a professional email and handle basic computer programs.

These basic skills are very important," says Saurabh Chandra, chief executive officer of Neev Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd, a software services provider.

Chandra says his company could was hire only 10 of the 400 candidates who applied for a particu-

lar position and that after relaxing its standard. He blames educational institutions for the problem.

There has been little change over the years in college curriculums, learning materials and conduct of examinations to make them relevant to changing market needs, he says.

McKinsey just published a groundbreaking study about the impact of education on employment ("Education to Employment"), and it demonstrates the challenging mismatch between our educational system and the job skills employers need. Here are the key findings: Forty-five per cent of employers say lack of skills is the "main reason" for entry-level vacancies Only 42 per cent of worldwide employers believe new graduates are adequately prepared for work.

Educational institutions are out of sync with employer needs. They are not in touch with corporate recruiters and the needs of business. They are just degree distributing centres and think talent development is not their responsibility. This attitude needs to change if India has to face the challenges of 2022.

(Agencies) The authors Vikas Godbole is director and Vaibhav Soni, assistant professor, RKDF Institute of Management Bhopal)

DIBRUGARH, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

BUSINESS

Import tariff value on gold and silver cut down by Govt.

New Delhi, Nov 14: Government slashed import tariff value on gold and silver to $ 354 per 10 grams and $ 470 per kg respectively, tracking weakness in global markets. For the last fortnight, the tariff value on imported gold was fixed at $ 373 per 10 grams and on silver it was $ 517 per kg. The import tariff value is the base price at which the customs duty is determined to prevent under-invoicing. It is normally revised on a fort-

$2 billion to be invested

by Vodafone in India Mumbai, Nov 14: Vodafone, India's second-largest telecommunications service provider by number of users, will invest Rs.13,000 crore or $2 billion on capacity expansion and new business initiatives.

Vodafone, which ranks behind Bharti Airtel in the Indian telecom market, is already the largest FDI investor in the country with investments exceeding Rs.1,11,000 crore since starting its Indian operations in 2007. Vittorio Colao, Vodafone Group Plc CEO, committed to the latest investment during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in London.

The announcement of the increase in investment comes as the U.K. major readies to tap the Indian capital market with an initial public offering.

"At Vodafone, we are enthused with the PM's vision for 'Digital India' and 'Make in India'. Vodafone India serves over 188 million citizens, of which almost 100 million are from rural areas.

As the co-creator of the telecom ecosystem, a catalyst of the telecom revolution in India and being committed for the long term, we are ideally poised to partner the Government of India in fulfilling these important initiatives," Mr. Colao said in a statement. "We are pleased to announce our enhanced commitment to India," he said.

The planned capacity expansions and investments in the high-end technology centre and customer service centres will create opportunities for employment and for skilling and training India's rich talent pool. Vodafone will accordingly increase its staffing levels to 15,000 employees over the next two years, the company said in the statement. Vodafone India reported a 9 per cent year-onyear increase in first-half operating profit, driven by strong growth in data traffic and revenue. India also signed five other deals, including in clean energy and financial services amounting to 9 billion Pounds during Mr. Modi's visit. (Agencies)

CUTTING DOWN ØGovernment slashed import tariff value on gold and silver to $ 354 per 10 grams and $ 470 per kg respectively, tracking weakness in global markets. ØFor the last fortnight, the tariff value on imported gold was fixed at $ 373 per 10 grams and on silver it was $ 517 per kg.

ØAt London market, spot gold prices were ruling nearly five-year low at $ 1,083.85 per ounce and silver rates were also down at $ 14.36 per ounce today. ØIn the national capital, gold prices slipped below Rs 26,000 per 10 gram today taking global cues.

Ø Silver was costing Rs 34,400 per kg. ØThe country's gold imports reduced to almost half in September this year to $ 2 billion, as against $ 3.783 billion in the year-ago period, as per the government data.

nightly basis. The change in tariff value of these precious metals have been notified by the Central Board of Excise and Customs, said an official statement issued by the Finance Ministry. At London market, spot gold prices were ruling nearly five-year low at $ 1,083.85 per ounce and silver rates were also down at $ 14.36 per ounce today. In the national capital, gold prices slipped below Rs 26,000 per 10 gram today taking global cues. Silver

Maggi banned have bought in great profit to Sandwich makers & bread Bengaluru, Nov 14: Sandwich makers, popcorn makers and bread were the big gainers from the Maggi ban, and now, as Maggi returns to store shelves, these categories might return to their traditional rates of growth.

Data shared by e-tailer Flipkart showed that sales of snack makers - products like toasters, sandwich makers, popcorn makers and other small kitchen appliances - rose 50% monthon-month from June, a huge leap from the 10% monthon-month growth in the one year prior to June. The

Maggi ban started taking effect from June 5, after food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) ordered the company to withdraw all variants of the brand, calling

were the biggest sales drivers. Maggi was known to be enormously popular in colder climes, and with college students, especially those that stayed in hostels.

"Every noon I used to have

One man's loss is another man's profit them unsafe for human consumption. Flipkart's data also showed that while the unprecedented growth in snack makers was visible across the country, student towns like Manipal and Vellore and hill stations like Dehradun, Shimla and Ooty

a bowl of Maggi in the college canteen. After it went out of the shelves in May, I switched to sandwiches," says Valida Mendonca, final year student of radiation therapy in Manipal, a university town that is home to nearly 11,000 students from

around the world. Information from online grocer Bigbasket appeared to corroborate this trend. The analysis found that bread and eggs were among the three items that saw an increase during the period for those customers who sharply reduced their purchase of Maggi and similar products. The third item was fruits. Bigbasket said the demand for these products grew 8-10% by volume.

"None of the adjoining categories like oats, macaroni or pasta saw a simultaneous rise during the ban period,"

it said. Bigbasket said the ban of Maggi resulted in sales of the noodles category nose-diving by 75%. However, within the overall shrunk market, ITC's Sunfeast Yippee noodles brand was a gainer, commanding a 66% market share. Prior to the ban, Nestle-owned Maggi commanded an 85% market share among Bigbasket's consumers.

Yippee had a 6% market share while Indonissin's Top Ramen held another 6%, and other smaller brands had 3% market share. The manager of a More supermarket in Bengaluru also said Yippee was a gainer.

(Agencies)

16,444 units of compact SUV EcoSport recalled

by Ford India

New Delhi, Nov 14: Ford India has recalled over 16,000 units of the Eco Sport SUV to inspect a potential problem with the suspension that may lead to an accident. The company said a total of 16,444 units of the Eco Sport SUVs will be recalled, and these are ones that have been manufactured between November 2013 and April 2014.

"In some of the affected vehicles, there is a possibility that the Rear Twist Beam (RTB) bolt may not be tightened to specification, which may cause the pivot bolt to break. This condition can potentially compromise vehicle handling and thereby increase the risk of an accident," Ford said, calling the measure as a "proactive voluntary action". It added that no accidents related to the concern have been reported as yet. The company will write to customers for getting their vehicles inspected at a local Ford dealer. "If needed, Ford dealership will carry out

Sajjan Jindal: Indian steel industry DCB Bank join will grow three folds in next 10 years hands with TVS Coimbatore, Nov 14: Indian steel industry is predicted to grow three folds in the next 10 years - from a capacity of 110 million tonnes (MT) this year to 300MT in 2025, said chairman and managing director of JSW Steel Ltd Sajjan Jindal. The rising number of infrastructure and developmental projects has kept the demand for steel in the country rising, said Jindal during the inauguration of the international conference on global challenges and opportunities in steel industry organized by the Steel Authority of India Limited, In-

dian Institute of Metals and PSG College of Technology in Coimbatore. In 2014, the capacity of steel production in the country was around 85MT and it increased to 110MT this year. "If our gross domestic product

continues to grow at 8-9% every year, then we will be able to increase our capacity to 300MT by 2025. If not 300, at least 250MT," he said.

Speaking about the Chinese market, Jindal said due to the economic slowdown in China, the steel exports from the country had risen tremendously. "China is export in excess of 10MT steel every month," said Jindal. In China, steel is a byproduct of electricity, steam or other products.

"Steel productions are owned by provincial governments or municipalities.

So, China cannot afford to

stop steel production as it will affect its basic requirements," Jindal said.

China is overproducing steel, and due to the economic slowdown, it is

CarWale acquired by CarTrade Bengaluru, Nov 14: In yet another move towards consolidation in the online automobile classifieds segment, CarTrade has acquired its rival CarWale in a full-cash deal. Both the companies involved in the transaction did not disclose the financial details of the merger. Together, the two companies CarTrade and CarWale - get over 32 million monthly visits and work with about

9,000 new and used car dealer partners who connect car manufacturers with buyers. They list more than 2,25,000 used cars for sale.

"Both the entities will continue to operate as independent platforms. However, we are looking to build CarWale as a brand for new cars while further strengthen CarTrade as a platform for used cars," said Vinay Sanghi, founder and CEO, CarTrade. The

combined entity would compete with CarDekho, besides the horizontal classified services like Quikr and Olx. Over the past few months, Quikr has strengthened its vertical play with a focus on home, cars, jobs and real estate as they double down on the market. Quikr Cars is one such vertical the Craigslistlike portal has been pushing through mass media advertising as it looks to shore up

met all its Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) obligations to its farmers in terms of sugarcane payments and has 'Nil' arrears on cane account as on date for the sugar year 201415," said V Ramesh, Managing Director of the company. "Thanks to the Government's proposal on minimum exports quota on each Sugar mill to drain out the surplus sugar, the sugar prices have moved up by more than 15 per cent in the last two months, from the lows it had reached in July/ August 2015. Going forward, if this momentum on sugar price is sustained/ improved, we believe that sugar year 2015-16 will be a better year than sugar year 2014-15," he added.

(Agencies)

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selling steel at less than the production cost.

"This has impacted the global market too. However, we will continue to grow as we are in the phase of development," said Jindal. He said that despite China trying to export its steel at low prices, India should concentrate on developing its own industry. (Agencies)

revenues. CarTrade counts Warburg Pincus, JP Morgan, March Capital and Epiphany Ventures as its investors. It raised its last round of undisclosed funds in July this year. "A part of the amount we raised earlier this year was used for the merger, while the rest would be utilized for scaling up and expansion of business," Sanghi added.

(Agencies)

Muted sugar prices brings in loss for EID Parry Kochi, Nov 14: Murugapppa group firm EID Parry India has reported a net loss of Rs 37 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 when compared a net profit of Rs 59 crore in the same period previous year. Net sales of the company stood at Rs.564 crore as against Rs.531 crore, down six per cent. Profit before depreciation, interest and taxes (EBITDA) for the quarter ended was Rs.12 crore when compared with Rs.126 crore in the yearago period.

"The standalone results of the Company were greatly impacted by muted sugar prices, especially in the first two months of the quarter.

In spite of substantial losses, the company has

was costing Rs 34,400 per kg. The country's gold imports reduced to almost half in September this year to $ 2 billion, as against $ 3.783 billion in the year-ago period, as per the government data. Gold is the second-largest import item for India after petroleum. Higher gold import bill adversely affects the country's current account deficit, which occurs when value of import of goods and services is more than the exports. (Agencies)

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MEETING LOSSES

Chennai, Nov 14: DCB Bank has announced a business alliance with TVS Credit Services, part of TVS Group. Initially, the alliance would focus on car loans and overtime expand stepby-step to other retail loans and banking products. This tie-up is expected to generate steady fee income for the company and will augment the normal interest income from existing lines of business. This business alliance is expected to help DCB Bank build a quality loan book using the vast experience and expertise of TVS Credit Services Ltd. TVS Credit Services is present in 16

states across 100 plus offices and 3,000 plus points of presence.

"This alliance is basically a dovetailing of interest of two entities.

While we have branch network of 160, we have a small presence in south India. Through this multi-product alliance, we would be able to leverage TVS's reach and customer base in the four southern states (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradhesh)," Praveen Kutty, Head - Retail & SME Banking, DCB Bank said. TVS Credit Services has serviced more than a million customers. (Agencies)

necessary re-work free of cost." Car recall is not yet mandatory in India, though the government is looking at bringing in a new law to make it compulsory. Industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) had come out with a voluntary policy on recalls in July 2012, though this is seen to ineffective in the absence of a statutory set-up. With Ford's latest recall, over 13.25 lakh vehicles have been recalled by various manufacturers in India so far. In September, Honda Cars India had announced India's biggest recall as it called back around 2.24 lakh units of its premium sports utility vehicles -- CR-V, sedans Civic, City and hatchback Jazz, manufactured between 2003 and 2012 -- to replace faulty airbag inflators. Previously, Ford India had recalled also 1,66,021 units of its Figo and Fiesta Classic models in September 2013 to rectify faulty rear twist beam and the power steering hose. (Agencies)

Gunit Chadha is CEO-Asia at Deutsche Bank Mumbai, Nov 14: The management rejig at Deutsche Bank has resulted in Gunit Chadha being elevated to CEOAsia from co-CEO earlier. Recently, the bank in an internal note said that James McMurdo, currently CEO of Australia and New Zealand, would take charge as head of Asia-Pacific (APAC) corporate and investment banking. The massive restructuring initiated by the bank's new chief John Cryan has resulted in London-based Ram Nayak has been appointed as the global head of a new fixed income and currency trading division. Chetan Shah and John Pipilis have been named co-heads of credit in the US in place of Tom Humphrey who has stepped down.

McMurdo will report functionally to Jeff Urwin, global head of corporate banking, and regionally to Chadha.

Global transaction banking is now part of CIB in APAC, and Lisa Robins has been appointed vicechair of CIB. (Agencies)

Delisting price of Essar Ports fixed at Rs.133 per share

ØMurugapppa group firm

EID Parry India has reported a net loss of Rs 37 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 when compared a net profit of Rs 59 crore in the same period previous year.

Ø Net sales of the com-

pany stood at Rs.564 crore as against Rs.531 crore, down six per cent. Ø Company were greatly impacted by muted sugar prices, especially in the first two months of the quarter.

ØProfit before deprecia-

tion, interest and taxes (EBITDA) for the quarter ended was Rs.12 crore when compared with Rs.126 crore in the year-ago period.

Kolkata, Nov 14: Essar Ports has fixed the delisting price of its shares at Rs.133 per equity share based on a reverse book building process, the company intimated to the stock exchanges on Friday. It had made a public announcement to its public shareholders on October 27, 2015, that it would vol-

untarily delist its shares from the BSE and National Stock Exchange (NSE) and had set the floor price at Rs.93.66 per share. Now, after the price discovery following a tendering process conducted between October 30, 2015 and November 5, 2015, the company said it has accepted the exit price of Rs.133 per

share. To buy back 24 per cent holding from public share holders and institutions, the promoters of Essar Ports would spend about Rs.1,400 crore according to people familiar with the delisting.

Essar Ports' shares on Friday closed with a gain of 0.78 per cent at Rs.128.65 on the BSE. (Agencies)

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by Shahid Mira Rajput and Shahid Kapoor attended Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra's Diwali bash at their Juhu home on Monday night.

The couple did not pose for the snaparazzi, but zoomed straight into the entrance to avoid getting photographed. Onlookers say that it had something to do with Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan's presence at the venue. Sasha did not want to come face-to-face with his ex flame, Bebo, to avoid unpleasantness.

Ayushmann and Yami to act together Both of them shot to fame with their first song together 'Paani Da Rang' from their debut film Vicky Donor and then he became the leading actor with a voice that gave goosebumps and she became the girl next door. Ayushmann Khurrana and Yami Gautam created a stir with their song which was composed by Ayushmann's college friend Rochak Kohli.

The trio is back together with their next single, a romantic track - Yahin Hoon Main which will be produced and presented by Bhushan Kumar. Bhushan Kumar has worked with Ayushmann and Rochak during Nautanki Saala and Mitti Di Khushboo which was their last single together that also went on to

become the no. 1 on iTunes.

The song required Ayushmann and Yami to play college kids who grow into mature individuals.

"While I think both of them can carry off any look, we had a lot of help from our

stylists," the director says, adding that he believes the single trend is here to stay. "Music albums have eight songs. But when you know that only two of them are going to work, why not put all your energy only behind those two," he says.

Girish And The Chronicles (GATC) Founded in 2009, this hard rock band which is currently based in Bangalore is heavily influenced by legends like Led Zeppelin, ACDC, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden and Guns and Roses.

Their music has every flavour that a band from the Woodstock era of rock should have. GATC's music is a killer fusion of ballads, classic rock laced with a bit of heavy metal streaks. In the last few years, the band has toured extensively across cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune and Hyderabad.

Songs from their album Back On Earth

from there. Also, they are confident that Gangtok is the filled with exceptional talents.

Members Girish PradhanVocalist, guitarist Suraz KarkiLead guitarist Yogesh PradhanBass guitarist Nagen MongratiDrummer

Songs struck the right cord with the music junkies.

In 2010, their single, Yesteryears won the sil-

ver award at Suncane Scale Festival in Montenegro, Europe.

While speaking of their

hometown, the band feels it is about the right place to create a base and then take it forward

Golden Crown Ride to Hell Angel Hey You! Shot by the Cupid

Aamir dethroned by Kangana

When Zeenat Aman called Sallu Bhai babyish!

During media interactions for his next film, Salman Khan revealed an interesting incident from his 1989 film Maine Pyar Kiya days. When Sallu had invited Zeenat Aman to watch the film, the actress had found it to be juvenile. She apparently told him, "You were shown shutting your eyes while you rubbed iodex on the heroine's ankle! How ridiculous is that? I can understand if you shut your eyes while rubbing iodex around the mid-thigh area, but shutting eyes while rubbing iodex on the ankle." The yesteryear siren was even more appalled to know that Bhagyashree had refused to expose her knee, so Sallu had to rub the balm on her ankle instead.

K angana has been soaring new heights these days, after being regarded as the highest paid actress in Bollywood and signing up back-to-back big brands and films, Kangana has been signed as the new face of a leading DTH brand.

The brand was looking at someone with a pan-India appeal with an equal reach in metros as well as tier two and three cities. They felt Kangana fit the bill best. Earlier Aamir Khan was endorsing the brand but since past couple of years the brand didn't have any ambassador.

They were looking for a name and face that would give them a reach as good as Aamir's.

After conducting research in tier 2 and 3 markets, they finally settled on Kangana Ranaut as their new brand ambassador. With this level of popularity among brands, Kangana sure can be called the Queen of Brands now!!

'Aligarh' Assamese Film Haanduk (The Hidden Corner) selected as Film Bazaar FBR Film 2015 to release next year CAST & CREW Sammmant Eeshanya Utsava 2015 Filmmaker Hansal Mehta's reality drama "Aligarh", which is based on the real life incident of doctor Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, who was suspended from his job as a professor because of his sexual orientation, and stars Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkumar Rao in lead roles, will release in February next year.

Manoj announced the release date of the film, which had its premiere at the 20th Busan International Film festival earlier this year, while talking to a fan on Twitter. A fan asked the "Gangs of Wasseypur" actor why there was no news about the Indian release of "Aligarh".To that, Manoj replied: "It's not released. In February." "Aligarh" was also screened at the 17th Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival in Mumbai last month.

Executive Producers- Srikumar Dohutia, Irawoti Gohain Dohutia Edited by Jaicheng Jai Dohutia, Diganta Bora Sound Designer- Debajit Gayan Make-up by Paran Sarmah Costume Designer- Jaicheng Jai Dohutia Translation- Pankaj Baruah(English), Sukhidhar Dohutia(Moran) Chief Assistant- Director Diganta Bora Dubbing Artist- Diganta Bhuyan(Moon), Jahnavi Bora, Production Assistant- Prakash Deep Dohutia, Sourav Kumar Dohutia

Directed by Jaicheng Jai Dohutia, Haanduk (the Hidden Corner) is an upcoming Assamese film which has been selected as Film Bazaaar FBR Film 2015. This film is about Heramoni, mother of untraced ex-

tremist Mukti, who had performed his last rites receives intimation that his death cannot be confirmed by the outfit and knows not how to respond while Biplob, who had left the outfit and is alone, unable to

Comedian Kapil Sharma will be honoured with PETA's Person of the Year Award by the animal rights organisation for his dedication to promote compassion for homeless dogs as well as their adoption."I am thrilled to learn that I'm being recognised for helping animals. I love to make people laugh but what we all should know is that dog and cat homelessness is no laughing

matter," Kapil, who himself has an adopted dog named Zanjeer, said in a statement.

"Each one of who has the time, resources and patience to welcome an animal companion into our homes should adopt a needy dog or cat from shelters or the streets. Zanjeer and I will cherish this PETA award forever," he added. Earlier this year, in July, the "Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon" star

be part of the mainstream surrendered rebels, has his own problems of existence.

Haanduk is a Moran word. It means very remote interior place or the dark corner of a house. The main star

cast of this film includes Bandoi Chetia, Bishal Anurag, Nivedita Baruah, Jitu Moran and others. The story of Haanduk has written by the director himself and Bhaskar Jyoti Das.

Kapil Sharma honoured with PETA's

Festival organized in Bangalore S pread over the next weekend on 21st & 22nd November 2015, the Silicon Valley of India will witness the grandest festival of North East happening there for the first time at Bangalore Palace Grounds, Bengaluru. The two-day event coined as ' S A M M M A N T EESYANYA UTSAVA 2015 Festival - Celebrate North East India' is organised by North East India Welfare Society (NEIWS), in Association with Ministry of DoNER, Ministry of Home Affairs and Incredible India, and also co-powered by

Sevendiary.com. It is an initiative to bring focus to India's Northeast to an audience residing outside of Northeast and in the process create a favourable disposition amongst non-Northeasterner Indians towards harnessing the enormous potential in the region.

The festival will be inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region For North East India (DoNER).

Special highlights of the upcoming event: *The Northeast Investment Summit *The Northeast Solidarity

Run *Northeast Start-Up Ecosystem Development In addition, popular bands from the North East region including Uttam (Manipur), Girish and the Chronicles (Sikkim) and Yesterdrive (Arunachal Pradesh) will enthrall the festival goers on its closing night. For food and art lovers, Northeast Pavilion area will offer unique and wonderful arts, sports, handloom, handicraft and metallurgy works of Northeast along with the delicious exquisite cuisines of various states of Northeast.

and the other members of "Comedy Nights With Kapil" appeared in a campaign by the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals to encourage the adoption of homeless animals.

"Kapil Sharma uses his star power for the sake of animals across India, PETA is calling on people everywhere to follow his compassionate example by adopting - and never buy-

ing - companion animals and speaking out for those in need," Sachin Bangera, PETA India manager (media and celebrity projects), said. Past recipients of PETA's Person of the Year Award include Shashi Tharoor, former Supreme Court Justice KS Panicker Radhakrishnan, and actors Hema Malini, R Madhavan and Jacqueline Fernandez.

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"Shashank Manohar called me up on Friday evening and told me they have got clearance from their government to play against us. But he said they wanted to play the series in India and not in the UAE."

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1 Wangnia Pongte Memorial Football Tournament gets underway in Changlang A Staff Reporter Changlang, Nov 14: KCFC edge past Watlom Football Club 3-2 in the inaugural match of the 1st Wangnia Pongte Memorial District Level Football Tournament, 2015 which got underway, here, today.

The first goal of the match was scored by Watlom’s Ngongpay Hodong in the 15th minute. However, David Mizo got the equalizer five minutes later to

goal for his team in the 80th minute through a solo effort. His powerful shot entered the net like a bullet without giving the opponent custodian any chance. Earlier, the tournament was inaugurated by the Wayong Khimhun, Deputy Commissioner, Changlang who was the chief guest during the inaugural ceremony. In his brief speech, the DC said that there is a requirement

Organising Committee in his speech thanked T. Pongte, the MLA, Changlang (North) for his active role in organization of the tournament in memory of Wangnia Pongte who was a former minister of agriculture, labour, research and library etc. The organizers had roped in ‘The Eastern Today’ – a leading English daily of the region as the media partner for the tour-

KCFC edge past Watlom FC 3-2 in inaugural match level the scores. With the scores leveled, both the teams stepped up their attack and KCFC got their second goal in the 30th minute. The goal was scored by Rockey Yanchang. KCFC led 2-1 during the lemon break.

Just after the break, Noklang Hangsik scored the second goal for Watlom FC as the scores were leveled 2-2. The match became very much interesting as both the teams fought equally and did not allow their opponents an inch to dominate.

In between, David Mizo, who was also later adjudged as the player of the match took the opportunity and scored the third

of competitiveness among the youths of the area. “I would like to thank the organizers for organization of the tournament which I believe would draw the youths of the area”, Khimhun said. He added that the tournament will also give some direction to a section of the youths who have gone the wrong way by adopting drugs.

Khongman Zongsam who was the guest of honour appealed to the players to play the game in the spirit of the game.

The organizers also presented mementos to all the guests who were present during the inaugural ceremony. Kamrap Kanglom, Chairman, of the

nament. Accordingly, the publication will be coming of reports and pictures of the matches played every day. The final of the tournament will be played on Dec. 8. Maj. Suhag of 14 Assam Rifles, G.K. Paul Choudhury, EAC, Changlang, Kumar Doka, District Sports Officer, DIPRO, Changlang and a host of other dignitaries were present during the inaugural ceremony. The tournament will be played on a knock-out basis. Two matches will be played on Monday. In the first match, Simrang FC will take on Jukhi FC while NFC, Miao will play against Jongrom FC in the second match.

Players being introduced to dignitaries before the start of the match

Players seen in action between KCFC and Watlom in Changlang

India on top after bundling out Proteas for 214 ANI Bengaluru: Indian openers put the hosts in a commanding 80-0 at stumps after bowling out South Africa for214 on the opening day of the second Test in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan eased through the final session as they remained unbeaten on their respective scores of 28 and 45 and put India on course for a large first-innings total. Opting to bowl first, Indian spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja produced a scintillat-

ing performance to bundle out South Africa for a modest score at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Ashwin and Jadeja maintained a complete stranglehold over the tourists by sharing eight wickets.

Meanwhile, fast bowler Varun Aaron claimed the crucial wicket of team captain Hashim Amla for seven. Batting mainstay AB de Villiers, who is playing in his 100th Test match, provided a solid resistance by scoring a defiant 85 that included 11 boundaries and a six. Dean Elgar (38) and

Morne Morkel (22) were the other notable scorers for South Africa as the Indian

spin duo once again bamboozled the tourists in the four-match series.

Umesh, Bhuvneshwar, Gurkeerat released for Ranji Trophy ANI Bengaluru: Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Gurkeerat Singh Mann have been released from the Indian

Shuttler Saina cruises into China Open final ANI Fuzhou: World number two shuttler Saina Nehwal produced a rampaging performance to storm into the women's singles final of the China Open Super Series on Saturday. The defending champion and top seed recorded a 21-13, 21-18 win over seventh seedWang Yihan of China in a contest that lasted over 42 minutes. Saina will next face China's Li Xuerui in the summit clash on Sunday.

Basketball Court inaugurated ET Correspondent Golaghat, Nov 14: Under Khumtai Assembly constituency, in Betioni Gaon Panchayat, a Basketball Court was inaugurated at Momai Bortamuly Borbora field today by Cultural Minister Bishmita Gogoi. The programme was undertaken under Pt Jawaharlal Nehru Rural Sports Scheme on the occasion of Children's Day.

Test squad in order to allow them to play in the Ranji Trophy matches.

The three players, who were left out of the ongoing second Test match

against South Africa in Bengaluru, will join their respective state teams for the next round of Ranji Trophy matches. Meanwhile, Karnataka Ranji

trophy players, Karun Nair and Mayank Agarwal will assist the Indian Team as reserve players during the second Test Match.

France-Germany soccer friendly marred by deadly Paris attacks ANI London: A friendly fixture between France and Germany was marred by multiple explosions outside the Stade de France, which left soccer fans in a visible state of shock. After the hosts claimed a 20 win over experimental German side, reluctant fans remained inside the stadium as news of the shocking violence outside began to surface on Friday evening. At least 120 people have reportedly

IAAF slaps provisional suspension on Russia over doping scandal ANI London: In a bid to restore the sport's credibility before the Rio Olympics, the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has provisionally suspended Russia from all competitions amidst mounting allegations of rampant doping scandal in the country. Earlier on Monday, an independent anti-doping commission set up by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) demanded the suspension of Russia athletics federation after alleging state-sponsored doping, which involves destroying

ICC gives approval to Masters Champions League (MCL) ANI Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given approval to the Masters Champions League (MCL), the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates, aimed at giving retired players a chance to take the field again. The MCL has been approved for an initial 10-year period by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and now with the ICC approval, the tournament promises a decade of extraordinary entertainment for the world to witness. The Dubai-based GM Sports had officially announced the launch of the Masters Champions League (MCL) in June 2015 at the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel. In an interview with a news channel post the launch event, ICC CEO Dave Richardson had clarified that they have no problem with MCL. "Wherever cricket is played

we are happy. There is a process to be followed. The process is wherever cricket is played they have to recognize it. If it's UAE, they have to do it. ICC has a right to disapprove cricket but will do so subject to certain criteria. At this stage we have no reason to disapprove (MCL). It remains approved till it's disapproved," Richardson articulated. Five month down the line, the ICC has officially provided a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and approved the MCL tournament in writing to the Emirates Cricket Board. This is a second-one for GM Sports, which in the past owned and organised the "Grand Midwest Sharjah Sixes" - also an ICC approved tournament. The official seal of approval demonstrates the credibility of the Masters Champions League, which has received

strong support from industry leaders, sports and entertainment celebrities and government officials.

League chairman Zafar Shah had earlier hoped the league would give fans another chance to see the greats. mIn this first edition slated to start on 22nd January 2016, six teams will accommodate a total of 90 players (15 members per squad) who will be selected during an auction event earmarked for 27th Nov 2015 in Dubai. These players who've officially retired from international cricket will recreate their magic across the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium and Sharjah Cricket Stadium - destinations which have previously hosted cricket tournaments including the IPL, as well as One-Day, Twenty20 and several test matches.

PCB claims to have received invite from India, BCCI says nothing finalised Agencies Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board claimed on Saturday that BCCI has invited their team to play its 'home' series in India next month but their Indian counterparts said no such formal proposal has been made yet. PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan told the media in Lahore that he was given a formal proposal by his Indian counterpart, Shashank Manohar, over a phone call. "Shashank Manohar called me up on Friday evening and told me they have got clearance from their government to play against us. But he said they wanted to play the series in India and not in the UAE," Shaharyar claimed.

BCCI President Manohar, however, said that they

have not even approached the government for clearance yet and any statement to this effect was not correct. "It's an incorrect statement. We have not yet approached the government. Yes, I have talked to him over the phone and we may talk again in the next couple of days," he said.

Shaharyar has claimed that BCCI has promised foolproof security for the Pakistan team during the proposed series. "Manohar also said that the Indian Board would provide the best security to our team and schedule the matches in places like Mohali and Kolkata, where there is no problem at playing a IndoPak match," he added.

"Thirdly, he said that the Indian Board would devise a formula to ensure that we

don't suffer any loss of revenues for playing our home series in India," he said. The PCB chief said that he had however informed Manohar that Pakistan would like to play the series in December in UAE as per the MoU signed with the BCCI. "Why should we play our home series in India and not in UAE, which is stated in the MOU and there is the matter of security for our team and plus the nearly $50 million that we expect to earn from hosting the series," he said. "I told Manohar, 'how can we play in India when there is so much anti-Pakistan sentiments there by some of their groups'. We have played our last two series in India and I think it is time we now got to

host the series," Shaharyar added. The PCB chief, however, said he was not authorised to take a decision on Manohar's offer and would consult the board of governors when they meet on November 17. "But more importantly, I have to first also seek clearance from the prime minister for any decision we take. At the moment I have told the Indian cricket chief to send us a detailed proposal in writing," he said. There has been a perceptible change in the BCCI stand over the proposed series against Pakistan in the last few days with many of their top officials saying that it could not be entirely ruled out. Interestingly, the chairman of PCB's executive committee Najam

Sethi told the media on that he would advise the board not to accept any offer from BCCI to play the series in India. "In my personal opinion we should not go to India as it is our home series and the BCCI should honour the MOU they signed with us which states Pakistan will

been killed in a string of deadly attacks that has rocked the French capital.

Reflecting on the tragic incident, Germany coach Joachim Low said that they were all shaken and shocked, pointing that the game and the sport lose importance at this moment. Francois Hollande, the French President, was also present at the international friendly but was evacuated safely after which he declared a state of emergency.

host this series," Sethi said.

Sethi was chairman of the Board when the PCB and BCCI signed a MOU last year under which the two countries will play six series against each other between 2015 and 2023 with Pakistan hosting the first series in December this year in UAE.

samples and intimidating laboratory staff. Confirming the news, IAAF president Sebastian Coe admitted that the revelations had been a shameful wakeup call and insisted that cheating at any level would not be tolerated. Meanwhile, Russian sports minister called the collective punishments as 'very unfair' but insisted that the country would do its best to avoid missing next summer's Rio Olympics.

The IAAF council took the decision after voting 22-1 in favour of Russia being suspended.

Williamson leads Kiwi fightback against Australia

ANI Perth: Kane Williamson continued his rich vein of form by scoring a fluent half-ton as New Zealand were 140-2 at stumps on the second day of the second Test against Australia at Perth on Saturday.

Williamson remained unbeaten on 70 and received substantial support from Tom Latham (36) and Ross Taylor (26 not out) as the tourists are still trailing by 419 runs. Australia had declared their first innings at 559-9 an hour before tea as pugnacious opener David Warner (253) could only add nine runs to his monumental overnight tally.

The hosts started losing wickets late in quick succession as off-spinner Mark Craig was the pick of the bowlers returning figures of 3-123. Usman Khawaja, who scored a stellar 121, strained a hamstring when he chased a ball to the boundary and pulled up sore during New Zealand's response. Australia are leading the three-match series 1-0 after ruthlessly defeating New Zealand by 208 runs at the Gabba.

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