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crores. Out of this total release, 684.66 crores have been released to the work departments.

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When the correspondent contacted the Inspector in charge of Milan Nagar Police outpost, Dinanath Mili said an FIR was lodged on the part of the girl's family and on the basis of that they had arrested Pabitra Hazarika and brought him to a private hospital for medical check up but unfortunately he escaped from the clutches who was with him at that time.

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Brahmaputra Board chief to visit Majuli to assess erosion Brahmaputra Board officials here. According to sources, for the people of Majuli there might be a new puja gift from the newly appointed chief and vice chief of the Brahmaputra Board soon after their assessment of the island in a day or two.

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ET Correspondent Jorhat, Oct 14

Nikhilesh Jha and Saman Lal the chairman and vicechairman of the Brahmaputra Board respectively are likely to visit Majuli on or before this puja festivities, informed

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Spl Correspondent Dibrugarh, Oct 14

It may be mentioned that the 11th girder span of Bogibeel Bridge was launched on August 30, 2015.

There are a total 39 girders of 125 meter and 2 girders of 33 meter span. Girder fabrication and assembly works are being done using specialized welded technology. The project

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The 12th girder of 125 meter span of Bogibeel Bridge has been successfully launched on October 12, 2015. The launching was started at 15.20 hrs on October 12 and completed at 16.10 hrs on October 13, 2015. ○

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is progressing as per schedule with 2100 workers, welders and engineers of HCC-DSDVNR consortium and launching of all 39 spans is likely to be completed by March 2017.

The Bogibeel bridge near Dibrugarh with a total length of 4940 m is the longest rail cum road Bridge in India. The ○

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The long wait of northeastern state of Tripura to have direct broad-gauge rail connectivity

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with rest of India might end

by March next year. The railways are presently undertaking a project, what they call as 'Mega Block', to convert the state's metre gauge rail track to broad gauge and it is expected to be completed by early next year.

Revolutionary War. Since its inception, the U.S. Navy has been involved in the Atlantic Ocean. Later on, its operations spread to the Pacific as the United States expanded. However, a topic that has interested me lately is the history of the U.S.

trated in just two commodities onions and pulses. Latest official data show food inflation that was under three per cent in July and August climbed to 4.3 per cent in September, largely due to high prices of onions and pulses.

Despite back-to-back two years of weak monsoon rains, overall food price inflation in India has remained benign, and concen-

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Bogibeel Bridge’s 12th girder span launched

A Staff Reporter Dibrugarh, Oct 14

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Assamese writer and journalist Homen Borgohain along with KMSS Leader Akhil Gogoi visits Kaziranga Orchid and Biodiversity Park. Pic - UB Photos

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Till yesterday, KMSS was largely associated with road blockade, dharna, protest, demonstration, slogans and agitations, but as of today, KMSS is not only for protection of farmers but also to protect the environment, biodiversity, etc.

Food inflation benign despite weak monsoons

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ET Correspondent Jorhat, Oct 14

A Brief History of the US Navy in the Indian Ocean The U.S. Navy was officially founded as the Continental Navy 240 years ago, on October 13, 1775, during the American

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KMSS backed KNP now has a biodiversity park

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Tension prevailed in Barpeta district of Assam on Wednesday as a bandh was called by BJP to protest against the incident of recovery of a cow head inside a temple. Bandh supporters were attacked by traders at Barpeta Colony area, police said. Several BJP workers were injured in the incident. Meanwhile, some BJP supporters were detained by police.

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all set to hit a roadblock as the Congress lobby of Upper Assam have said that they are opposed to such an alliance.

Interestingly, a majority of the Congress leaders and

The proposed alliance of the Congress with the AIUDF ahead of the 2016 state assembly elections in Assam, slated to be held in April next year is

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Assam Cong-AIUDF alliance faced with roadblock ET Correspondent Guwahati, Oct 14

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Tension prevails in Barpeta owing to BJP bandh call

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In the recent results declared

by Dibrugarh University, two girls hailing from Tinsukia, Pinky Agarwal and Rupa Jain, secured first position in

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M.Com final year bringing laurels for people of Tinsukia.

Both the girls were students of G.S. Login Girls' College in Tinsukia. In fact, the second position was secured by Rachita Isharwalia also hailing from Tinsukia.

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The Dibrugarh district Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) took out a protest rally against the Tarun Gogoi led Congress government of Assam here today alleging rampant corruption and misgovernance.

Around five hundred party workers holding play cards and banners took part in the rally which started from Shariya hall Chowkidinghee and concluded at the Deputy Commissioner’s office.

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It is this time of the year when iPhone mania grips urban and semi-urban India.

And this year, it’s even more intense as the fan following of iPhones has only grown.

Like millions of fans of Apple Inc. products across the globe, a small but growing number of Indians are eagerly waiting

BJP taking out a protest rally in Dibrugarh against Congress party’s corruption . Pic - UB Photos

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WHEN IPHONE CASTS A SPELL ØIt is this time of the year

when iPhone mania grips urban and semi-urban India.

And this year, it’s even more intense as the fan following of iPhones has only grown. ØSo far, more than a million iPhones across all models have been sold in India and this year it is estimated that a million phones of the latest models will be sold.

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'Today is Independence Day of India', says SC Bose's grandnephew ANI New Delhi, Oct. 14

iPhone mania grips urban, semi-urban India Pune, Oct 14

project at a total cost of around Rs. 5000 crores incorporates, apart from the main bridge, guide bunds on the north and south banks, dykes , road network of 30 km, rail network of 74 km and 6 new stations including New Dibrugarh. The project is targeted for commissioning by June 2017.

ØLike millions of fans of Apple Inc. products across the globe, a small but growing number of Indians are eagerly waiting for the midnight of October 15 and early morning of October 16, 2015, when iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models will debut in India. ØApple Inc. will be launching two models in India with three variants each and the price range starts from Rs.62,000 to Rs.92,000.

ØLike their counterparts elsewhere in the world, people who eagerly wait for the unveiling of new products from Apple, are gearing up to stand in queues at outlets, which will be delivering the phones starting early morning of October 16. ØMany customers have also pre-booked the phones on ecommerce sites and will get it home delivered.

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's family members expressed happiness over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to declassify files related to the late freedom fighter, Contd. on Page 4

Process to declassify Netaji's files to begin on Jan 23, says PM Modi ANI New Delhi, Oct. 14

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the process of declassification of files relating to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose would begin on his birth anniversary on January 23. "Process of declassification of files relating to Netaji will begin on 23rd January 2016, Subhas Babu's birth anniversary," Contd. on Page 4

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Tripura soon to get connected with the mainland, the wait is finally over

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With regard to Lower Subansiri Hydro Electric Project (LSHEP), constructed

by National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) at Gerukamukh of Dhemaji dis-

the submission of report by the new Expert Committee. It is to be noted that the anti big dam activists organizations of Lakhimpur and the entire state have initiated long term agitation and protest demanding the halt of the construction of LSHEP.

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trict, a strong protest again prevailed in Lakhimpur district. Today the Convener Committee of Chatra Mukti Sangram Somity (CMSS) rocked the District Headquarters initiating a strong programme of protest against the big dam as the NHPC has moved to resume the construction work of the project before

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police on Tuesday for alleged involvement in molestation of a 13-year-old girl. When he was taking the medical examination he pushed one of the police of Milan Nagar Thane and fled from the hospital. According to the victim's mother, they have gone to one Pabita Hazarika’s house, the accused someway lured the girl and molested her. Sources said that police have taken money from the accused and helped him to flee from the hospital.

Assam police has proved once again that they are not capable of handling the criminals in their custody. One Pabitra Hazarika, 26, an accused fled from police custody while he was taken for a mandatory medical health checkup at a private hospital at Dibrugarh on Tuesday. The escapee is a resident of Natun Nirmali Gaon, picked up by

Protest in Lakhimpur against NHPC

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A Staff Reporter Dibrugarh, Oct 14

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To put to rest all the speculations and propaganda on financial health of the state, fi-

amount of Rs. 1406.85 crores was deposited in civil deposit.

But during the current financial year till 30th September 2015, finance department has already released Rs.983.55

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Diphu, Oct 14: Nationwide strike of the chemists and druggists called by All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCA) did not have any effect in the otherwise strike preferring Karbi Anglong district today.

All drug stores and medicine depots functioned normally.

The pharmacists of Diphu, Bokajan and West Karbi Anglong district told that they are not affiliated to the AIOCA and do not support their cause. “We have no objection on the matter of government initiative for online sale or ‘e-Pharmacy’ through internet if it serves the interest of the public,” said Pradip Mazumdar, a pharmacy owner at Diphu town. (Correspondent)

nance department today came out with a detailed clarification on the issue. In a statement, finance department stated that at the end of last financial year 2014-15, an

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Demow, Oct 14: A 65year-old married man has gone missing at Udoipur Lakhami village under Nitaipukhuri Police station.

According to sources, one Gulap Changmai (65) has gone missing since 7 October. That day in the afternoon approximately at 3 pm he came out from his home but he did not return. In this connection, the Changmai family members have been trying to trace him without success. Eventually, Bubu Changmai filed an FIR at Demow Police station vis-avis his father Gulap Changmai. The police were not able to trace the old person at the time of filing this report. (Correspondent) Assam CM orders inquiry Guwahati, Oct 14: In a dramatic development in the evening, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi ordered a high-level inquiry and asked Chief Secretary Vinod Kumar Pipersenia to inquire into the chronology of events leading to the reduction of security cover to the BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary.

Chief Mminister Gogoi asked the Chief Secretary to inquire into how the security cover of the BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary has been reduced without consent of the appropriate authority and take action against the offender.

Gogoi also asked the Chief Secretary to restore the security cover to the BTC Chief to its earlier position which has been restored immediately.

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Arunachal Finance Department clarifies on state's financial status

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published in 1996, the number of Chakma and Hajong refugees in Arunachal Pradesh has grown to more than 60,000 from the original figure of nearly 15,000.

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country where Chakmas and Hajongs are already citizens and therefore a mechanism must be worked out where Arunachal Pradesh does not take extra burden of the large numbers of Chakmas and Hajongs.

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Chakma-Hajong being granted citizenship on humanitarian grounds but the student body says that Chakma-Hajong should be issued ILP (Inner Line Permit) like in the case of any other Indian citizen coming to Arunachal Pradesh

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday said the reported move by China operationalising hydropower station on the Brahmaputra river is going to cause irreparable damage to Assam and other parts of the

former’s last visit to China.

Prime Minister Modi perhaps did not take up the matter seriously which is of vital importance to the people of Assam and North East. Chief Minister Gogoi said, “I have pleaded Prime Minister to take up the issue with the President of China during his visit to that country. However, Contd. on Page 4

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Brahmaputra basin. In a statement Gogoi said that the Government of Assam has all along been taking up the issue with the Government of India of the reported move of China building dams on the Brahmaputra since long.

Gogoi also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take up the matter with Chinese President during the

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Ø Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju has said that while the Supreme Court ruling has to be complied with, the state government should file an appeal for the legal and demographic safeguards of the indigenous people of the state.

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last month that Chakma-Hajong living in Arunachal Pradesh be granted citizenship, AAPSU which has been leading a movement on this issue now wants to be made a party to the process. Ø After being approached by representatives of the Chakmas and Hajongs, the NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) told the Supreme Court that the AAPSU (All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union) has been harassing them Ø But neither the Supreme Court nor the NHRC called the AAPSU

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With the Supreme Court ruling last month that the Chakma and Hajong living in Arunachal Pradesh be granted citizenship, Arunachal Pradesh's premier student body, All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU), now wants to be made a party to the process. "After being approached by representatives of the Chakmas and Hajongs, the NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) told the Supreme Court that the AAPSU (All Arunachal

Pradesh Students' Union) has been harassing them," Biru Nasi, AAPSU general secretary said. "But neither the Supreme Court nor the NHRC called the AAPSU," he added.

According to Nasi, AAPSU, which has asked the state government to file a review petition following the apex court's ruling of September 17, now wants to be made a party to the process. "We are going to file an impleadment to be made a party to the process," he said.

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30 houses burned to ashes ET Correspondent Dhubri, Oct 14: Yesterday, in a village named Tistarpar, located near Indo-Bangla border, an inferno turned thirty (30) houses into ashes. All the houses that were turned into ashes belonged to farmers. The approximate estimate of the loss is said to be Rupees 30 lakhs. The name of the farmers whose homes were de-

ET Correspondent Guwahati, Oct 14: Eminent author-journalist Bertil Lintner, who is recognized as an expert on Myanmar (Burma or Brahmadesh) affairs, would attend the next ‘Guest of the Month’ programme of Guwahati Press Club (GPC) on 24 October 2015. The interactive session is scheduled to start at 2 pm sharp. As India’s eastern

stroyed by the fire are Tarab Uddin Khandakar, Aharuddin Khandakar, Tarbez Hussain, Abul Hussain, Babul Hussain, Amar Uddin Sk., Jahirul Bewa, Tahar Ali, Jahar Uddin, Aahirul Bewa, Bangu Sk., Khatim Ulla, Adul Khalil Khandakar, Sahar Uddin, Aahila Bewa, Safiul, and Opiyana.

Assam govt beefs up security in view of festive season ET Correspondent Guwahati, Oct 14: The Assam government, which has received several intelligence inputs on possible violence during the upcoming festival season in the state, has left no stone unturned to ensure attempts at such incidents are averted, and in this regard the Assam police has beefed up security arrangements to minimize the possibility of terror attacks during the festive season.

State police and Guwahati district administration has asked the Puja organizers to install closed circuit

Eminent author-journalist Bertil Lintner to attend GPC's programme

cameras for security measures.

“In view of the ensuing Durga Puja celebrations and in order to maintain law and order and to avert the possibility of any untoward incident, security forces and intelligence apparatus have been put on maximum vigilance and alert across all the districts,” said a senior Assam police official.

Puja committees are working round-the-clock to make their preparations foolproof and to provide an interesting time to the pandal hoppers.

Sanwang Lowangdong anointed new Namsang Chief Khonsa, Oct 14: Following the demise of Late Khamwang Lowangdong on 13th March, 2015, the Rangtam ritual was performed on 9th October 2015 to solemnise Shri Sanwang Lowangdong, son of late Khamwang Lowangdong as the Aang Chief of Namsang village. The ceremonial programme was observed as per Nocte traditional and customary formalities of Namsang village. The sacred occasion was graced by Chiefs, GBs, PRIs of Namsang/Deomali area including officers of all departments, Army officers from Sikh Regiment, Officers from 1st Assam Rifles. Hereafter, the new young Chief of Namsang Sanwang Lowangdong urged each and every one to stay away from all kinds of anti social elements like kaini/drugs addiction and work for the peace and prosperity of Deomali/ Namsang area in particular and Tirap in general. Hearing the news, the Tirap MLAs, DC, SP extended their best wishes to the new chief of Namsang Sanwang Lowangdong

the 11 mountain states – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Uttarakhand.

In the inaugural session of the summit, Kamal Kishore, member of the National Disaster Authority, highlighted the fact that as many as 41 districts of the 11 mountain states did not have a disaster management plan in place.

Mountain agriculture was another key issue that came up for wide discussion between the participants of the summit. An output report released after several brain-storming sessions on the issue called for “an ecologically sustainable, socially inclusive, resilient, diverse, flourishing and

A snapshot from the play ‘Ayoung Aaya’ staged at Jorhat district library auditorium under the aegis of Sabdo Nyas. Pic - Nekib Ahmed

Arunachal CS holds digital conference with DCs ET Correspondent Itanagar, Oct 14: The State Chief Secretary Ramesh Negi through video conferencing held meeting with Deputy Commissioners at Conference Hall of Department of Planning today. The Chief Secretary while reviewing the progress of land identification and acquisition for 132 KV transmission line urged

the DCs to expedite and complete all formalities to enable early commencement of this important project. Further he also held detailed discussions on status and progress of National Population Registration (NPR) enrollment.

He reiterated that all out efforts must be made to ensure completion of enrollment and updating of the

market-linked mountain agriculture economy driven by youth and women by 2030?.

It also called for the formulation of a clear mountainspecific policy approach for Himalayan agriculture.

Given that the summit was held ahead of the Conference of Parties (CoP) 21 climate summit to be held in Paris later this year, climate change was another issue that came up for much discussion.

Addressing a meeting of legislators of the 11 mountain states, Speaker of the Arunachal Pradesh assembly, Nabam Rebia, highlighted the fact that the country and the world as a whole was facing disasters at an increasing pace in all parts.

Lok Sabha member from Sikkim P.D. Rai stressed

Amendment), and the Manipur Shops and Establishments Bill (Second Amendment). The passing of the legislations on August 31 brought to an end months-long mass agitation by people living in the valley districts of the northeastern state, demanding an inner line permit system on the lines of those in force in three other northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland. However, tribes like Nagas, Kukis, Zomis and Hmars have claimed that the three bills would directly undermine the existing safeguards for the tribal hill areas regarding land ownership and population influx as the primary threat for the tribal people came not from outside the state but the Meitei people from the valley itself. The day the bills were passed, protestors, mainly from tribal organisations in the

national population register by December. The meeting was attended among others by Secretary Economics & Statistics Sonam Chombay, Commissioner power Kaling Tayeng ,Chief engineers power Anong Perme, Ogum Moyong and others besides Director statistics Koj Tajang.

Netaji's kin hopeful of `positive outcome` after meeting with PM Modi

the importance of advocacy within the northeastern states so that effective policies and frameworks could be worked out for climate change adaptation and mitigation. The Itanagar summit also saw Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki calling for the creation of a separate ministry at the Centre for the country’s mountain states.

Sponsored by the GLOBE (Global Learning and and Observations to Benefit the Environment) India and the Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI), this year’s SMDS was hosted by Sustainable Development Forum Arunachal Pradesh.

The event also saw the legislators of all 11 mountain states coming under the common banner of GLOBE-IMI Pan Himalayan Legislators Forum.

Neiphio Rio writes to Modi to disapprove Manipur's controversial legislation Dimapur, Oct 14: Nagaland's lone Lok Sabha member Neiphio Rio has justified urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to not give consent to three controversial legislation passed by the Manipur assembly ostensibly to safeguard the rights of indigenous people.

"I think good sense will prevail on the prime minister and he will not allow this kind of manipulation in the state or in the country if we want to have a good and harmonious society," Rio said in an interview for a magazine. His comments came after, what he called, "Meitei nationalist parties" of Manipur condemned his writing to the prime minister and termed it interference in the internal affairs of the state. The three legislative measures passed include the Protection of Manipur People Bill, Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Bill (Seventh

hills of the state, torched five houses belonging to Congress lawmakers.

These included the houses of state Health and Family Welfare Minister Phungzathang Tonsing and Lok Sabha member from Outer Manipur Thangso Baite in Churachandpur district. The violence and resultant police action left at least nine people dead.

"Considering the volatile situation and the possibility of more violence and disturbance in the overall scenario in the state of Manipur, I urge the government of India to not give its consent to the three bills passed by the Manipur legislative assembly as the bills are directly against the welfare, desire and will of the tribal people," Rio, a leader of the Nagaland People's Front, said in his letter to the prime minister earlier this month. (Agencies)

Husbandry & Veterinary, Government of Meghalaya, Deborah C Marak and Additional Chief Secretary, Meghalaya, K S Kropha.

The Minister informed that some departments still need to utilize the funds that have been sanctioned. He said that

he has directed the concerned departments to utilize the amounts as soon as possible without time overrun.

In an official statement issued here on Tuesday, the Minister also clarified on the news item which appeared in some newspapers regarding the participation of non

tribals in District Council elections. The Union Minister clarified that he has been misquoted and in this context he clarified that he has not made any comments on the voting rights of either a tribal or non tribal in the Autonomous District Councils.

The Minister said, “Any

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New Delhi/ Kolkata, Oct 14: Legendary freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose's grandson has expressed hope that the meeting of Prime MinisterNarendra Modi with Netaji's family today would yield some positive result and the truth about his disappearance would be settled once and for all.

"We are acting as the ambassador for the people of India and we believe that Subhash Chandra Bose belongs to the entire nation," said grandson of Netaji, Chandra Bose. "Netaji was probably one of the first nationalists of India. Prime Minister Modi claims to be a nationalist and keeping that in mind, I feel he will ensure the truth about Netaji's disappearance would be settled once and for all. We are hopeful along with the whole nation, that a positive result will come out of this meet," he added. Meanwhile, the Trinamool Congress has said that the entire nation deserves to know the truth about Netaji's disappearance. "The Mamata Banerjee Government took a historic decision to declassify Netaji's files. This is a great example of transparency and we believe that the Centre should do the same because Netaji deserves it and everybody in the nation deserves to know the truth," Trinamool Congress spokesperson Derek O Brien. Prime Minister Modi will be meeting the family members of Netaji today at his residence where it is expected that they would be requesting him to declassify all files related to Netaji's mysterious disappearance 70 years ago. (ANI)

Tribal Affairs minister holds review meeting with State Depts ET Correspondent Shillong, Oct 14: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram on his two day visit to the state had a review meeting with different departmental heads of the state here yesterday. The meeting was also attended by Minister, Social Welfare, Animal

writer with Asia Pacific Media Services, Lintner earlier worked with Far Eastern Economic Review. He has authored several books on Myanmar including ‘Burma in Revolt: Opium and Insurgency Since 1948’, ‘Land of Jade: A Journey from India through Northern Burma to China’, ‘The Kachin: Lords of Burma's Northern Frontier’, ‘Outrage: Burma's Struggle for Democracy’ etc.

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Mountain States find common ground on disaster management ET Bureau Itanagar, Oct 14: A unique three-day summit on sustainable development of mountain states in India, held in this Arunachal Pradesh capital, called for special steps for disaster risk reduction and optimal utilisation of mountain agricultural resources. Given the disastrous earthquake in Nepal in April this year and the 2013 cloudburst in Uttarakhand, disaster risk reduction was the central theme of the 2015 edition of the Sustainable Mountain Development Summit (SMDS) that was attended by stakeholders across multiple sectors from 11 mountain states of the country. A key issue that was raised in terms of disaster risk reduction was the adoption of a building code separate from the rest of India for

neighbour Myanmar has prepared for the general elections on November 8 next, the city based media persons would have a rare opportunity to listen to the soft-spoken Swedish journalist based in southeast Asia. The overall implication of Myanmar polls on the far eastern part of India would also be a matter of kin observations for the participating journalists. Currently a

seat in the Legislative Assembly, Parliament or District Council, if it is reserved for a tribal, the seat should not be given to a non tribal.

I have not stated that non tribals should not be given the right to vote in Autonomous District Councils. I have been misquoted and I would like to clarify the same to the general public”.

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CC roads and pavements construction in full swing in Khonsa The construction of CC roads and pavements is going on in full swing in the colony roads of Khonsa Township, the headquarters of Tirap district. The scheme is being efficiently implemented by the state PWD, Khonsa which was sanctioned under SPA during the financial year 2012-2013 and 20132014. The total length of road under this scheme is about 8 km and will cover all the colony roads in the Khonsa Township.

The work on this scheme was supposed to start last April but due to the incessant rains up to August the work could not kick-start. However, now, PWD is working

round the clock to take full advantage of the dry months and compensate for the lost time due to the long spell of rainy season.

Denhang Bosai Thanks to constant monitoring by the district administration and the concerned department, the pace of work has increased dramatically without compromising on the quality of work. The sounds of men and machines reverberate through the nearby hills and mountains at the sleepy little Khonsa Township from the wee hours of the morning till late into the evening. This is indicative of the fact

Arunachal Governor extends Chindang Festival greetings Spl Correspondent Itanagar, Oct 14: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Shri JP Rajkhowa has extended heartfelt greetings and good wishes to the people of the State on the auspicious occasion of Chindang Festival. He expressed hope that the festivity will invoke blessings from the reverent deities for bumper harvests and prosperity.

In his message to the people on the occasion, the Governor said that the festivals and the right rituals are the key dimensions of human culture.

Indigenous people have been conducting ceremonies and rituals since time imme-

morial. Such festivity brings together various clans or groups to strengthen the bond of oneness and forms an important component of the socio-cultural life of the people. As a matter of fact, it reflects culture and traditions of a tribe.

On the same lines, Chindang festival exhibits the rich cultural heritage of Sajalong (Miji) Tribe. The Governor wished that members of the community join hands together with rest of the people in carrying forward their vibrant customs and traditions. May the celebration usher in happiness, peace and prosperity for all, the Governor wished.

Arunachal Governor condoles demise of former AG Spl Correspondent Itanagar, Oct 14: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Shri JP Rajkhowa and the First Lady Smt Rita Rajkhowa have condoled the sudden demise of former Advocate General of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Amrit Kumar Phookon. He served as AG of the State for six years.

The Governor said that Late Phookon was an eminent legal luminary who was acclaimed for his understanding of the intricate legal issues.

Recalling his association with Late Phookon, since his childhood, who also served as Advocate General of Assam for long 14 years, the Governor said that he was a very down to earth person

and always put forward his views freely and frankly on socio-political as well as legal issues. Late Phookon was a keen lover of sports, cricket in particular. It was through his initiative that Day and Night Cricke matches were started at Gitanagar High school ground, Guwahati, which created tremendous interest in young cricketers of the city.

Conveying heartfelt condolences on behalf of the people of Arunachal Pradesh to the members of the bereaved family and also offering prayers for the eternal peace of the departed soul, the Governor said that Late Phookon will be remembered for his brilliant legal services and friendly attitude to the people.

that the department is taking the work with a greater degree of seriousness which augurs well for the department and the residents. In the meantime, Tirap Deputy Commissioner Ravi Jha has asked the PWD not to compromise on the quality of work and assured all possible help and assistance from the district administration vis-à-vis timely completion of the CC roads and pavements in the interest of the residents of Khonsa.

When contacted the Executive Engineer of PWD Er. SK Badiyala said that the work is slated for completion in the coming March provided there was no rains. He said that con-

struction of CC Roads and Pavements required dry months as rains damage the CC Roads when they are newly laid. Er. Badiya further said that running of vehicles on the freshly laid CC roads was the biggest problem the department was facing. This is due to the lack of alternative roads, he concluded.

The residents of Khonsa have seen enough of deplorable Township roads.

Hopefully, on completion of this scheme the residents can breathe a sigh of relief and drive on the silky-smooth CC roads.

They will happily buy new cars to drive on these new roads without much fear of damage to their cars like before. However, the

In the memorandum, the organization alleged that due to the negligence by the Congress Govt. and the bureaucracy, Lakhimpur has been converted to “Kaliyapani” owing to critical road communication. Moreover, despite harnessing huge potential in terms of water resource, the Congress Govt. has turned Lakhimpur into a hell due to the erosion and flood havoc; the rehabilitation of the affected people has been ignored; financial assistance not considered, the memo stated.

On the other hand large scale encroachment and deforesta-

Bishnu Rana Tezu, Oct 14: Over 6000 hit the streets of the township here today raising strong voice against the Hon’ble Supreme Court's verdict granting citizenship to Chakma and Hajong in Arunachal Pradesh. Several slogans like ‘Go back Chakma-Hajong go back’, ‘We condemn arbitrary attitude of Supreme Court’, ‘State government act fast, wake up from slumber’, ‘Save Namsai, Lohit, Changlang from Chakma & Hajong’ were raised. The mass rally which is a first of its kind in the district started from the respective schools and joined at Dangre Baba Mandir and traversed through the main road through Bazaar to conclude at DC office where a conglomeration of organizations staged dharna shouting slogans in front of the DC office.

People from all walks of life including students from Govt. Hr. Secondary School Tezu, Govt Hr Secondary School Jeko, Govt Secondary School, Loiliang, Telluliang, Tamlanagar, TCM Govt Middle School and Govt Middle School3, Indira Gandhi Government College, All Mishmi Women Welfare Association, CALSOM, AMSU, Mishmi Faith Promotion Society, All Mishmi Priest Associa-

6th Assam State Film Awards Festival begins ET Correspondent Guwahati, Oct 14: The Sixth Assam State Film Awards Festival began in Guwahati today, and eminent music director Ramen Barua will be honoured with the lifetime achievement award at the 4-day long festival. Film directors Kundan Shah, Anwar Hussain and actress Seema Biswas, along with State government dignitaries, attended the inaugural function.

Widely known for his genre of comedy films, Kundan Shah will also conduct a workshop on 15th of October at the Panjabari-based Jonaki Prakalpa of the Assam State Film Corporation. Critically acclaimed Dwaar directed by Bidyut Chakraborty will be the inaugural film of the festival, and sixteen films will be screened during the festival at different places in Guwahati. Meanwhile, enthusiast football fans in Guwahati are having a lot to cheer for. Fans are eagerly waiting for the match between the North East United FC and FC Goa match of Indian Super League (ISL) which is scheduled in the city's Sarusojai stadium on Thursday.

tion at Ranga, Kakoi, Dullung and Pabha reserves has endangered the existence of the forest areas of Lakhimpur.

Further, it was alleged that systematic encroachment by suspicious denizens with political support from the Congress party for electoral gain is a matter of grave concern and urgent steps need to be taken up. In addition to this the party registered complaints on the poor health services facility in the entire northern bank of Assam, corruption in the Block Development Offices, non-electrification in remote Gaon

Panchayats, poor services of Irrigation, Public Health and Engineering and Agriculture Departments and the defalcation of funds under IAY, TSP, MGNREGA, CM’s special packages, Old Age and Widow Pensions etc. In the programme, Ranjit Dutta, the Ex President of State BJP, Santanu Bharali, the Vice President of State BJP, Chabin Rajkhowa, Convener of State Cultural Cell, Rao Gajendra Singh, District President along with Uday Sankar Hazarika, Jone Kumar Senapati and many other dignitaries were present.

iPhone mania grips urban, semi-urban India Contd. from Page 1 for the midnight of October 15 and early morning of October 16, 2015, when iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models will debut in India. Sajid Khan, Country Manager, South African Airways, who already has two iPads, is determined to be among the first batch of Indians to grab the latest iPhone model when it arrives on the shop floor. So far, more than a million

iPhones across all models have been sold in India and this year it is estimated that a million phones of the latest models will be sold. Apple Inc. will be launching two models in India with three variants each and the price range starts from Rs.62,000 to Rs.92,000. Like their counterparts elsewhere in the world, people who eagerly wait for the unveiling of new products from Apple, are gearing up to stand in queues at outlets, which will be delivering the phones starting

est cooperation to the PWD by removing their private

Over 6000 join mass rally against SC verdict on Chakma-Hajong citizenship

Lakhimpur BJP rocks DC office ET Correspondent Lakhimpur, Oct 14: Lakhimpur District Committee of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today rocked the Lakhimpur DC Office registering protests against alleged mal-administration and corruption of the existing Tarun Gogoi led Congress Govt. in the State. It organized a rally with a thousand protestors taking part from Tyag Khetra through the North Lakhimpur town shouting anti-state government slogans. They arrived at Lakhimpur DC office and submitted a memorandum to the Governor through the DC.

residents of Khonsa Township must extend their full-

early morning of October 16.

“We have already seen lot of excitement among customers who have pre booked. We will ensure that all of them get the delivery instantly at the time of launch,” said Alok Gupta, CEO, The MobileStore, which will organise special midnight events at 22 of its stores across India. Many customers have also pre-booked the phones on ecommerce sites and will get it home delivered. Over the years, the availability of iPhones has improved making

it easier for people to buy one at the time of launch. Unlike other mobile phone companies, which have multiple launches around the year, Apple Inc. follows the practice of launching phones once in a year. “This once in a year phenomenon makes people to eagerly wait to for the new models and this adds to the excitement and aspiration levels,” said an analyst. EMI and exchange schemes are helping in driving up iPhone sales though the prices are relatively high. (Agencies)

tion, All Gam Burah Welfare Association district unit, I Care NGO Wakro, Arunachal Vikash Parishad, AIMSU, Bapu Welfare Society, District Students' Union Anjaw, Anini, Tezu wholeheartedly joined the rally.

“Hon'ble Supreme Court cannot suppress the sentiments of the indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh, Centre should recall the Governor in the interest of its people’,

said Bachamso Chiba, President Lohit District Students' Union. Meanwhile, the Joint Action Committee on Chakma & Hajong issue submitted a memorandum to his Excellency Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Secretary and Chief Minister through Deputy Commissioner Lohit on the burning issue. The DC assured the committee to immediately forward their charter of demands.

right of way. They should also respect the strictures issued and displayed by the department not to use the roads when the CC road construction is going on.

The PWD is doing a great job and the Executive Engineer is supervising the work personally to ensure that the guidelines and technical specifications are maintained. It goes without saying that any Town sans good roads is not a good Town. Today, how good or bad a town is, is gauged by proper road connectivity, availability of good Schools, healthcare facilities, water and power supplies, better mobile and internet network services. (The writer can be garages, ghumtis and other reached at denhangbosai@ structures and respect the yahoo.co.in)

Wakro circle erupts in protest against SC verdict in favour of Chakma-Hajong Indrajit Tingwa Wakro, Oct 14: A massive rally was held today by the denizens of Wakro circle in Lohit district in protest against the Supreme Court verdict of 17 September favouring the Chakma-Hajong for grant of citizenship and exemption from Inner Line Permit. The motor rally covering a distance about sixty kilometres was jointly organised by Cultural and Literary Society of Mishmis (CALSOM) Wakro unit and I CARE (Wakro based NGO) with support and participation from the All Mishmi Students’ Union, All Lohit District Students’ Union, Mishmi Women Welfare Society,various NGOs,GBs and PRI members. The rally consisting of about a hundred vehicles including two wheelers started from Wakro and proceeded to Medo where people from the area also joined. The rally haeaded back to Wakro after covering Namgo and Mekhetliang village and culminated at the EAC office. A three point memorandum was also submitted to D. Riba, EAC Wakro to register the protest and convey the sentiments which has been generated against the backdrop of the SC ruling.

The memorandum conveyed the strong opposition to the SC verdict and demand of the indigenous people for review of the same. It also appealed for consideration of the sentiments of the indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh. It may be mentioned that Wakro circle, predominantly inhabited by the Mishmi tribe has been affected by the vexed and contentious Chakma-Hajong issue often experiencing disturbances in peace and tranquility of the area, rued a public leader, one among the around three thousand protesters in the rally.

The protesters carried and displayed placards which read 'We Want Justice', 'Immediately Review Verdict' etc.

About a hundred vehicles including two wheelers were used during the rally.

AAPSU wants to be made party to process vis-a-vis Chakma-Hajong logjam Contd. from Page 1 "Once we are made a party to the process, we (AAPSU) will file a separate review petition." The Chakma-Hajong came to erstwhile North Eastern Frontier Agency (NEFA) now Arunachal Pradesh from the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh in 1964 due to the construction of the Kaptai Dam. In fact, the AAPSU was formed much later after Arunachal Pradesh attained statehood primarily to oppose the settling down of ChakmaHajong in the northeastern state and by the time Arunachal Pradesh became a state in 1987, the movement had assumed robust proportions. "As you know,

Arunachal Pradesh has been a late starter in the development process. At that time most of our people were not that well educated and the problem started growing," Nasi explained. According to him, U. Chakma, a political secretary of that time, identified some vacant land in Arunachal Pradesh following which the authorities in Assam moved the Chakma-Hajong to the place. "We have no problem with them being given citizenship on humanitarian grounds," Nasi said. "But they should be issued ILP (Inner Line Permit) like in the case of any other Indian citizen coming to Arunachal Pradesh," he said, adding that the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh have been given safe-

guards under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation of 1873. According to a white paper published in 1996, the number of Chakma and Hajong refugees in Arunachal Pradesh has grown to more than 60,000 from the original figure of nearly 15,000. "But, according to our figures, the number has now crossed 100,000," Nasi said. "This is bound to affect us demographically as our indigenous people barely number over 700,000 (of the state's population of over 1.3 million)," he added. Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, who himself hails from Arunachal Pradesh, has said that while the Supreme Court ruling has to be complied with, the state gov-

ernment should file an appeal for the legal and demographic safeguards of the indigenous people of the state. "It was historically wrong to settle them inside the territory of NEFA without the consent of the local people," a media report quoted him as saying. "There are other parts in the country where Chakmas and Hajongs are already citizens and therefore a mechanism must be worked out where Arunachal Pradesh does not take extra burden of the large numbers of Chakmas and Hajongs," he said. Even as it is going for a judicial process over the issue, the AAPSU is also planning a series of agitational programmes, including a protest rally at Jantar Mantar in the national capital on Friday.

Arunachal Finance Department clarifies on state's financial status Contd. from Page 1 Finance department is releasing funds under Part-II, III and V and civil deposits proportionate to the physical progress of the works executed by the departments on receipt

of proposals. It is expected that by the end of 31st December, 2015 all such funds shall be released to the department subject to physical progress, the statement added. The FD further stated that it has already released state share for

critical social sectors such as health and education, rural development, disaster management and other departments as committed by the Government. Further, the payment of salaries and wages of all the state government em-

ployees is being paid on time and the state is fully geared to implement the budget announcements made by Chief Minister and departmental schemes to ensure that the fruits of development reach all sections of the society.

KMSS backed KNP now has a biodiversity park Contd. from Page 1 Akhil Gogoi the KMSS leader said soon after the inauguration of the park at Durgapur village in Kohora Range of the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) here. As the curtain was raised on the Kaziranga Orchid and Biodiversity Park by litterateur Homen Borgohain, actor Adil Hussian, biodiversity research scholar Prabin Kr Saikia, innovator Uddhav Bharali, the forest

man of India Jadav Payieng and herbalist Gunaram Khinakar were among those who were present. The park is spread across a 16 bigha land has green house, lakes with boating, angling facilities, small tree house, photo gallery of 500 orchids and an amusement park too, Akhil Gogoi said. Akhil Gogoi further said, they want to prove that KMSS not only stands for protest and agitation but also for good causes. Over 500 varieties of orchids species are found in north east, 200 varieties of

paddy, and a number of medicinal plants which are fast heading towards extinction including fruits that too are of uncommon variety and some very important flowers which are rarely found nowadays. As of today Kaziranga has added one more site for tourist attraction. The KNP-, a UNESCO world heritage site, normally remains open for tourists from November to March every year. "It’s really a unique park that involves people from the grassroots level from the nearby villages of Kaziranga,"

said Nabo Saikia, who is actively associated with the biodiversity park. Both Indian and foreign tourists and visitors however would be charged a nominal fee for maintenance of the park and for electricity charges etc.

"But at the same time revenue is expected from the outlets through which a variety of food items and traditional products along with cane, bamboo products are to be sold within the park," informed Joydeep Gogoi, the manager of the orchid gallery.

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Catch and release fishing competition attract 300 fishermen at Ward’s Lake

ET Correspondent Shillong, 14 Oct: Around 300 fishermen thronged the Ward's Lake in the city yesterday to participate in the 2nd Catch and Angling competition organized by the Department of Fisheries as part of the celebra-

tions of the 3rd Meghalaya State Aqua Fest scheduled to be held on 16 October 2015 at State Central Library.

The fishing competition started at 9 am in the morning and concluded at 3 pm.

The cash awards for the

winners of the competition was Rs 6000 for the 1st place, Rs 4000 for 2nd place and Rs 3000 for 3rd place including two consolation prizes.

According to Principal of the Meghalaya State Fishery Research and Training

Institute, Mawpun DB Kharwanlang, in the competition, fishes hooked were released immediately after taking measurement.

He said that magur, singi, channa and some dry fish species were allowed to be taken home by the participants if caught but the grass carp, common carp including some other fish species were released back into the lake after measurement has been taken.

"The competition was held also to create awareness about the Meghalaya State Aqua Fest to be held in the city,” he added.

The fest was first held in 2012 as part of which the Department of Fishery had implemented the Meghalaya State Aqua Culture Mission.

BJP"s pretest rally against Congress Government at Sivasagar. Pic - Neelam Kakoty Mazumdar

Workshop on Creative Writing held at Sonari College

AGP's 30th Margherita vehicle parking woes Correspondent footpath areas, alleged when accidents occur it is Foundation ET Margherita, Oct 14: Deni- Kanchan Bora. Many areas because the motorcycle ridof Margherita find it of Margherita such as ers and car drivers are Day today zens difficult to cross footpaths Segunbari, Vineer Mill Ba- drunked. The people of ET Correspondent Golaghat, Oct 14: AGP completes 30 years of its existence today albeit in times of mourning as one of its former Cabinet Ministers Probin Gogoi passed away recently. The AGP Golaghat is still in mourning in the wake of the death of Probin Gogoi with the party flag still hoisted at half mast. Born on this very day at Golaghat, AGP has emerged as a strong regional party giving Congress and BJP a run for their money. The Central Committee President Atul Bora said, "Though it is a historical day, the demise of a senior minister has taken away the charm from the celebrations as the AGP workers are observing a mourning period of 3 days." He further added, "In the upcoming assembly election AGP will try to achieve its lost glory and is hopeful of being victorious against Congress and BJP. All workers are trying to give their best and strengthen the party."

due to logjam of vehicles.

Kanchan Bora, General Secretary, Asom Jatiyotabadi Yuba Chaatra Parishad (AJYCP) Margherita Regional Committee said that at Margherita town it is very difficult to park vehicles as there is no suitable place for parking and the pedestrians face difficulty in crossing the footpaths as vehicles mostly two-wheelers and four-wheelers are many a time forcefully parked in the

zaar, Margherita Bazaar, Margherita Tiniali, Ledo Bazaar where people park their vehicles do not give any importance to the rules and regulations promulgated by the Margherita Administration, alleged Kanchan Bora. Now it is the festive season with Durga Puja, Deepawali, Chaath Puja, Christmas and other festivals lined up; accidents can easily take place at Margherita town areas, Bora added. Many a time,

Margherita should learn from big cities like Guwahati, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai which have better parking system and where if anyone violates the rules is fined by the traffic police, said Kanchan Bora. If Margherita Administration and Margherita Town Committee do not take strict action against illegal vehicle parking then in the coming days the future of Margherita Town looks bleak, said Kanchan Bora.

Anchoring and radio jockeying workshop at DHSK College ET Correspondent Dibrugarh, Oct 14: Apart from the regular academic syllabus for the first time ICGC of DHSK College is organizing a career oriented three day workshop on “Anchoring and Radio Jockeying”. Renowned resource person from the wide practical field of Anchoring and Radio Jockeying will participate in the

workshop. This primary step of the College is based on the present demand of Anchoring and Radio Jockeying of today’s Global World. Notable therefore this workshop successfully completed the Photography workshop at DHSK College. The organizer informed that students from any part of Assam can join in this workshop.

BJP rocks Jorhat city streets ET Correspondent Jorhat, Oct 14: Over hundreds of BJP workers rocked the main thoroughfare of Jorhat city and shouted slogans while staging dharna over alleged corruption and misappropriation of Central funds by

the ruling Congress government here today. The BJP protesters shouted slogans in front of the DC’s office and submitted memorandum and demanded a fixed date to make public over the utilization of money from the various

central government schemes. There has been no proper utilization of the funds, alleged Kamakhya Mohan Das, president of BJP district committee. "In the home district of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, corruption, misuse and below

quality work in schemes like IAY, old age pension NHM, PMGSRY, TSP, MGNREGA is the order of the day," said Santanu Pujari, the BJP state secretary along with state BJP spokesperson Hetendra Nath Goswami.

'Today is Independence Day of India', says SC Bose's grandnephew Contd. from Page 1 saying that the nation will fully support the Prime Minister's decision. "We are very satisfied and happy," said Netaji's niece Chitra Ghosh after meeting Prime Minister Modi here at 7 RCR. "PM has done good work. Country will fully support the Prime Min-

ister today... Today is the Independence Day of India," said Chandra Bose, grandnephew of the late freedom fighter.

Meanwhile, Netaji's nephew Ardhendu Bose told ANI that their meeting with the Prime Minister Modi was 'very positive'. BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh dubbed the decision to declassify files related to Netaji as 'historic', saying

that the country had waited 70 years for it. "It was a historic moment today. Entire country is jubilant because 70 years of wait for the real history to come out has finally taken shape," he told ANI. Prime Minister Modi today said the process of declassification of files relating to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose would begin on his birth anniversary on Janu-

ary 23. The Prime Minister's decision came after a request made by Netaji's family members during an hour-long interaction with him. The family members also urged the Prime Minister that the Government of India should also initiate a process to get the files on Netaji available with foreign governments to also be declassified.

Process to declassify Netaji's files to begin on Jan 23, says PM Modi Contd. from Page 1 tweeted Prime Minister Modi after meeting with 35 family members of Netaji's here on Wednesday. "Will also request foreign Governments to declassify files on Netaji available with them. Shall begin this with Russia in December," Prime Minister Modi said in another tweete. Expressing his happiness over the meeting, the Prime Min-

ister said, "It was a privilege to welcome family members of Subhas Babu to 7RCR. We had a remarkable & extensive interaction." The Prime Minister's decision to declassify the files came after a request made by Netaji's family members during an hour-long interaction with him. The family members also urged the Prime Minister that the Government of India should also initiate a process to get the files on Netaji available with

foreign governments to also be declassified. The Prime Minister, however, told them: "I see no reason to strangle history. The process of declassification of files relating to Netaji will begin on January 23rd, Netaji's birthday." He said he would not only write to them, but also take up the matter during his meetings with foreign leaders, beginning with Russia in December.

The Prime Minister said that those nations who forget his-

tory also lose the power to create it. He also shared with the family members some instances of how he had recalled Netaji during his term as the Chief Minister of Gujarat.

"Consider me a part of your family," Prime Minister Modi said to the family members of Netaji. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj, and Minister of State (MoS) Babul Supriyo were also present on the occasion.

BJP rally to root out corruption Contd. from Page 1 Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister, Rameshwar Teli, Dibrugarh MP, Diplu Ranjan Sharma, President of BJYM, Prasanta Phukan, MLA, Dibrugarh and other members of the party took part in the rally. Meanwhile, the BJP blamed the Congress government for the corruption which has taken strong roots

in the state. A section of the neutral observers said that before the 2016 Assembly polls in Assam, the BJP are visibly making every possible effort to strengthen their base in Upper Assam. “Congress has been playing petty politics in Assam for the last many years and exploiting the common masses by giving them fake assurances,’’ said a BJP activist.

The Assam Pradesh Bharatiya Janta Party has been raising

voices against corruption and misgovernance inside the Congress party and before the 2016 polls they have set their agenda and have started to attack the Congress party. The Assam Pradesh BJP is trying to send a strong message to the Congress before the elections. Adyut Phukan, General Secretary of Dibrugarh district BJP talking to this correspondent over phone said that Tarun Gogoi has failed to

control corruption and nepotism in Assam. He alleged that the government has spoken about development of Assam but in reality the schemes meant for fostering development are going into the pockets of some of the leaders of the Congress party.

Later, District Committee BJP submitted a memorandum to the Governor of Assam through Deputy Commissioner of Dibrugarh.

ET Correspondent Sonari, Oct 14: A day long workshop on creative writing was organized today at the Sonari College premises jointly under the aegis of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Research and Consultative Cell, Dept. of English and Assamese Teaching and Research, Dept. of

Assamese, Sonari College.

The inaugural speech was delivered by Dr. Bimal Chandra Gogoi, Principal of Sonari College. The purpose of the workshop and welcome speech was delivered by lecturers Chakrapani Patir and Dr. Deepanjali Gogoi respectively. The annual mouthpiece of Sonari College

‘Sonali’ was released by Tulshi Gogoi, the Chairman of the Governing Body of the college. Delivering his speech as a resource person litterateur Punya Saikia said in order to learn the art of creative learning a person will have to acquire knowledge of society and culture first. Creative writing is only possible af-

ter incubation of knowledge, he said. Moreover, a writer can only learn the art of creative writing only after he manages to create a relation with modern literature. “With use of proper words creative writing may not elate the writer but it must have the ability to satisfy the reader”, Saikia said.

The other resource person of the workshop Samsul Barik said that in order to deliver a good speech or create a good writing the writer will have to learn the art of imagination. “Therefore, imagination is the main stay of creative writing”, he said.

After this the workshop began with the participation of the students and resource persons in the technical sessions. The participants were given certificates during the valedictory session of the workshop which was conducted by lecturer Raghunath Kaghaung.

Assam CM concerned over China operationalising hydro-power station on Brahmaputra Contd. from Page 1 I had serious doubts whether he took up the matter at all”. Gogoi further said the fact that China has built dams on the Brahmaputra has left

Government of India unaware which itself is a clear indication of Centre’s casually approach which virtually failed to persuade China to desist from going ahead with the construction. Gogoi observed, “It is an utter failure at the

highest diplomatic level to prevail upon China not to go ahead with the construction plan. What purpose will it serve if the bonhomie and camaraderie generated by talks could not be translated into concrete actions vis a vis pro-

tecting India’s interests”. If Prime Minister Modi’s much vaunted ‘Act East’ policy does not act when it matters the most to the people of North East then in whose interests the policy has been rechristened? Gogoi asked.

Minor girl molestation accused flee from Police custody Contd. from Page 1 Sources said police were casual in their behavior and didn’t

do their duty properly. Rana Bhuyan, SP Dibrugarh said that they have ordered an enquiry at DSP(HQ) and after the enquiry they would take necessary ac-

tion. One of the concerned denizens of Dibrugarh told The Eastern Today that due to the casual attitude of the police department this incident happened.

The police are doing less physical exercises and involved in money making and the criminals are taking advantage out of it, he added.

Protest in Lakhimpur against NHPC Contd. from Page 1 In such circumstances, it was decided in the meeting held between the Central Government and the anti big dam activists organizations that the construction of the project would be kept closed until the submission of the report of the new expert committee. But the obstinate NHPC has secretly

transported the construction materials to the site of the project violating the taken decision. So, these organizations again initiated the protest. On October 7 last, some unidentified miscreants burnt a truck carrying construction materials of the project at Korkoroni of Chauldhowa area. In connection with this incident Lakhimpur police arrested

Pradip Gogoi the President of Lakhimpur District Committee of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samity (KMSS) along with four colleagues allegedly hatching a conspiracy. Moreover regarding the issue police wreaked havoc misusing its power in several areas violating the constitutional rights of the public. So CMSS of Lakhimpur today rendered the

protest and submitted a memorandum to the DC of the district. They demanded necessary steps to halt the construction of the project be taken, to release the five members of KMSS, to stop oppression of police and to set up an inspection booth at Chauldhuwa to keep a watch on the secret transportation of construction materials by NHPC authority.

Brahmaputra Board chief to visit Majuli to assess erosion Contd. from Page 1

Mr. Jha and Mr. Lal will take stock of erosion hit areas apart from considering implementation of erosion related projects and will assess the loss of property and land that took place during last two couple of years.

Sources said that this time the board will device a serious plan to save Majuli from flood and erosion. An

action plan has already been prepared after the visit of Union Water Resource Minister Uma Bharti, as Majuli falls under the constituency of Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Sarbananda Sonowal.

The PM ‘s office is said to have given special instructions to look into the affairs of the Majuli island and Rohmuria in Dibrugarh.

According to sources both the chiefs will visit Majuli

after coming down from Arunachal Pradesh where they are expected to review the dam on the Brahmaputra or Yarlong Zangbo river as it is known in Tibet which flows to India and Bangladesh. It may be mentioned that Brahmaputra Board has been implementing the Majuli protection works since 2004 to protect the river island from erosion.

While phase I of the project

has been completed long back and works under phase II & III are at various stages of completion, said official sources here. On the other hand, Brahmaputra board has been digging its own grave as till date no work has been done on time; they are said to start work at a time when water level of Brahmaputra rises, informed Biren Saikia, secretary, AASU central committee.

Tension prevails in Barpeta owing to BJP bandh call Contd. from Page 1

Police have registered a case following recovery of the

cow head at a temple in Barpeta district Monday. Additional DGP Pallab Bhattacharya said that an FIR has been registered at the lo-

cal police station and investigation is on. Police suspected that, miscreants kept the unwanted things at the place to create tension at Bhawanipur

area. However, additional security forces have been deployed immediately. A peace meeting was also held to defuse the tension.

Assam Cong-AIUDF alliance faced with roadblock Contd. from Page 1

elected representatives from Upper Assam and Barak valley are in favour of a pre poll alliance with the AIUDF. Congress sources have said that, majority of the voters

from the Upper Assam districts don’t accept the AIUDF or its leaders, and so an alliance with the party will infact deprive the Congress of its votes from the loyal voters. “The AIUDF has a base in the lower Assam districts and Barak valley,

and an alliance there with the Congress will not accept the latter much,” said a senior A P C C l e a d e r. T h e APCC leader further added that, presently the Congress has the strongest base in upper Assam, and if it loses those voters, the party

will do very badly in the 2016 elections. “This is the reason why the Congress leadership in the state is opposed to a pre poll alliance with the AIUDF at the moment, but if the need arises, it might consider it as a post poll alliance,” added the APCC leader.

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Lalu's tirade against PM Modi continues, says remark on Dadri a 'futile' attempt Patna, Oct 14: Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement over the Dadri lynching incident and the controversy surrounding the performance of Pakistani Ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali in Mumbai, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday said that his reaction was futile as it had come too late. "I can't

understand how is this being called as 'breaking silence', how can you say that? First you go around attacking and killing people, then you wait, then you comment over it.

How does that help?" Lalu told ANI here. In an interview to the Anand Bazaar Patrika, Prime Minister Narendra Modi voiced his opinion clearly for the first time over

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the Dadri lynching and the Ghulam Ali row saying that they were 'unfortunate' incidents indeed, but the Centre could not be blamed as these issues were related to law and order and the concern of the state governments. He also lashed out at the opposition accusing them of playing 'politics of polarization'. (ANI)

Kanubari constituency people express shock over resignation of local MLA ET Bureau Longding, Oct 14 : The people of Kanubari expressed shock and disappointment over the purported resignation on the part MLAs Gabriel Denwang Wangsu of 58th-Kanubari and Wanglam Sawin of 55th Khonsa East as notified by the state government.

The Kanubari Peoples Forum expressed surprise and

grief over the notification by Legislative Assembly Secretariat, and said that Gabriel D. Wangsu (INC candidate) was elected by the people as an MLA on October 15’ 2014.

Nabam Tuki himself visited Kanubari on 11th October’ 2014 and appealed to our people to give mandate to the Congress candidate, he added.

The All Russa Students’

Union also expressed unhappiness over the issue and requested the people of Kanubari to keep patience, hope and faith on Nabam Tuki led state government.

Vice President, Sri Akot Arangham pleaded the people of Kanubari and said that Kanubari is a Congress dominated constituency since its inception and that the eyes of all state level

Tripura soon to get connected with the mainland, the wait is finally over Agartala, Oct 14: The long wait of northeastern state of Tripura to have direct broadgauge rail connectivity with rest of India might end by March next year. The railways are presently undertaking a project, what they call as 'Mega Block', to convert the state's metre gauge rail track to broad gauge and it is expected to be completed by early next year. Agartala found place in the railway map of India in the year 2008 when a metre gauge line was extended from Kumarghat, also in Tripura, to Agartala.

This gave the city 407 km direct metre-gauge rail connectivity with Lumding in central Assam. A daily express train ran between Lumding and Agartala.

Lumding is an important railway junction of Assam and falls under GuwahatiDibrugarh broadgauge rail section. Since October last year, metre-gauge train ser-

The project was hit by insurgency during the years 2006 to 2009 and works could only gain pace after 2009. In addition to improving the transport infrastructure in the region, this would also be an adjuvant to India's "Act East" policy," said Jitendra, Union minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER). vices between Lumding and Karimganj stations (distance 203 km) were stopped for undertaking 'Mega Block' of Lumding-BadarpurSilchar section. The Lumding-Agartala express train too stopped its operations and a passenger train plied between Karimganj and Agartala till its services too were withdrawn in September this year for broad conversion of BadarpurKarimganj Agartala section.

Chattisgarh's Rajnandgaon outnumbers tourists in Goa and Taj Mahal Raipur, Oct 14: Located around 80 kilometres from state capital Raipur, Rajnandgaon district ofChhattisgarh may be the most popular tourist spot in the country if state government's claims are to be true. As per a report in The Times of India, the administrative report of the state's tourism department says that 2.44 crore tourists visited the Chhattisgarh in 2014 - that when the state's total population is about 2.55 crore as per 2011 census. Rajnandgaon district - home to the home to the famous Bamleshwari temple in Dongargarh - was visited by 80 lakh tourists.

The second spot went to Bilaspur with 45 lakh and Mungeli with 22 lakh tourists respectively. In comparison, only 60 lakh tourists visited the Taj Mahal last year, while just 40 lakh enjoyed the sun-and-sand of Goa. Officials of Chhattisgarh Tourism Board remain tight-lipped about the findings of the report while asserting that there is no uniform mechanism or methodology to calculate tourist footfall in the country. (Agencies)

Though goods train services on Lumding Silchar section had started in March this year, passenger train services are yet to resume on the newly converted track.

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) sources said the pace of conversion work on Badarpur-Agartala section would be faster than the Lumding-Badarpur-Silchar section as the metre-gauge tracks between Kumarghat and Agartala (distance 107

km) were laid keeping in mind the need of future conversion project. It has kept March 31 as the deadline for completion of the project.

"The Rs 3,500-crore Lumding-Badarpur-Silchar gauge conversion project was completed despite difficult hilly terrain, geologically unstable hills and difficult law and order challenges and has been appreciated as an engineering marvel in all respects. A number of

HC considers to amend the dual post act Shillong, Oct 14: The State Government is planning to amend again the Act barring MLAs from holding the dual post as the Act allows MDCs from contesting Assembly and Lok Sabha polls only after resigning and not when they are still holding the posts of MDC. It was on October 8 that the Law department notified the Prevention of Disqualification (Members of the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya) Amendment

Bill, 2015, to disallow MLAs from holding simultaneously two posts after Governor V. Shanmuganathan gave his assent to the Bill on the same day. An official source said that while an MLA can contest Lok Sabha polls without first resigning as MLA, the present Disqualification (Members of the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya) Amendment Bill, 2015 does not have this provision as the MDCs have to resign

GIM approves annual plans for the state Imphal, Oct 14: National Mission for a Green India (GIM) falling under the Environment Ministry has approved annual plans for Kerala, Mizoram, Manipur and Jharkhand. The National Executive Council (NEC), which met recently, approved the Perspective Plans (PP) and Annual Plan of Operations (APOs) of Mizoram, Mani-pur, Jharkhand and Kerala.

"NEC of the GIM held here recently approved the PP and APOs submitted by four states - Mizoram, Manipur, Jharkhand and Kerala," an official statement said. GIM, which is one of the eight Missions outlined under National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), acknowledges the influence forests have on environmental amelioration through climate change mitigation, food security,

A view of Yangoupokpi-Lokchao forest range water security, biodiversity conservation and livelihood security of forest-dependent communities. NEC approved the PP of all four states with a total financial outlay of Rs. 90,202.68 lakh for a plan period of five to ten years years along with APOs of Rs. 11,195.32 lakh for this financial year. The total forest and non-forest

area taken up in the four states under GIM during the total plan period will be 1, 08,335 hectares, out of which 81,939 ha will be improving the density of existing forests and 16, 396 ha will be new areas, the statement said. The GIM hinges on decentralized participatory approach involving grass root level organiza-

tions and community in planning, decision making, implementation and monitoring. It lays emphasis on landscape approach and conver- gence with complementary schemes and programmes for better coordination in developing forests and their fringe areas in a holistic and sustainable manner. NEC met on October 9 and the meeting was attended by its members, interministerial experts, mission director, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCFs) and state nodal officers from the four states. Union Environment Secretary Ashok Lavasa, who chaired the meeting, also appreciated the efforts being taken up by the states in working upon convergence opportunities with complementary schemes to ensure requisite investment and saturation of the landscapes. (Agencies)

PM Modi must have thought before breaking his silence: Manjhi Patna, Oct 14: Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement over the Dadri lynching and the protest against Ghulam Ali, Hindustani Awam Morcha founder Jitan Ram Manjhi on Wednesday said that the former must have commented after a lot of think-

ing. "It would not be good to comment on what the Prime Minister said because he must have said it after a lot of thinking and I accept it," Manjhi told the reporters here. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi had said that the incidents of Dadri lynching and protest againstGhulam Ali were

railwaymen sacrificed their lives in the completion of this project," said railway minister Suresh Prabhu while flagging off the first goods train on Lumding-Silchar line.

The 210-km long LumdingSilchar Line is lifeline for Barak Valley (south Assam) and the states of Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram.

These states are dependent on this line for supply of foodgrains, fertilisers, petroleum products etc. After

gauge conversion of Guwahati-Lumding line in 1994, the transhipment point got shifted from Guwahati to Lumding.

The LumdingSilchar gauge conversion project under NFR was sanctioned in 1996-97 and was declared as a 'National Project' in 2004. The project was hit by insurgency during the years 2006 to 2009 and works could only gain pace after 2009. In addition to improving the transport infrastructure in the region, this would also be an adjuvant to India's "Act East" policy," said Jitendra, Union minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER). The Indian railways is also in the process of laying a 15 km long rail track to connect Agartala with Akhaura in Bangladesh. This is with the objective to provide an alternative rail route for Northeast India to Kolkata via Bangladesh. (Agencies)

'unfortunate' indeed, but asserted that the Centre could not be blamed and also lashed out at the opposition accusing them of playing 'politics of polarization'. In an interview to Anand Bazaar Patrika, the Prime Minister said, "These incidents are unfortunate. However, there

is no connection to the Centre since these issues are related to law and order and are the concern of the state governments." He also stressed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has always been against 'fake secularism' and always opposed to 'pseudo secularism'. (ANI)

first before contesting either Assembly or Lok Sabha polls. The attempt of the government to further amend the Bill is to make it at par with provisions being enjoyed by MLAs who relinquish one post only after the results after contesting Lok Sabha polls or MPs after contesting the Assembly polls. By the proposed amendment, the Government is planning to insert a provision in the Bill to allow MDCs to contest elections to Assembly or

Lok Sabha without resigning, but after getting elected, they have to choose between the two.

It was after amending the Prevention of Disqualification (Members of the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya) Act, 1972 that the Assembly on September 24 passed the Prevention of Disqualification (Members of the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya) Amendment Bill, 2015 to prevent MLAs holding the posts of MDCs. (agencies)

leaders are on them. Unions also urged APCC to uphold all possible ways to persuade the MLA and work unitedly to bring progress, prosperity, and development in the constituency.

The people are concerned and are awaiting intervention by HCM and APCC chief Padi Richo and employ all possible means to overcome the situation being

faced by the people. Moreover, the people of 58th Kanubari are looking forward to gaining more stability and social development under the leadership of local MLA Gabriel D. Wangsu in near future and are hoping the state government to give emphasis on Kanubari for further development under APCC and Chief Minister Nabam Tuki.

APCC, AOA president hails weightlifter Jimjang Deru ET Bureau Itanagar, Oct 14: Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President who is also the incumbent President of Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) has today congratulated the stupendous performance of weightlifter Jimjang Deru of Arunachal Pradesh yesterday in bagging four gold medals on the opening day of the ongoing Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship being held at Pune.

Deru, a weightlifter, broke the record this time after Yukar Sibi had won a silver medal in the weightlifting Commonwealth Youth Games in 2008. At that time, AOA President Padi Richo was the team manager of India in which 72 countries participated.

President said, "We are going to have the first time mini Olympics in the State which will have thirteen games and it will be conducted every year." He urged the president of sports associations of different disciplines to get completed the qualifying round within this month.

The President also extended his gratefulness to the Chief Minister, Nabam Tuki for job reservation from Sports Quota, 5% reservation in other departments while 10% in Forest and Police department. He also thanked the CM for allocating Rs. 1 Crore, to conduct Mini Olympic Games in Itanagar.

“Arunachal Pradesh has got so many hidden talents in the field of sports. Both boys and girls have come up well and achieved many medals. Now we can compete with Korea and China, no doubt about it. Sports is also enhances human resources which can enable a person to generate revenue. Arunachal has the potential to produce Sportsperson like Sachin Tendulkar, Mary Kom, Vijender Singh, Saina Nehwal, Sania Mirza and others.

Arunachalees have also excelled in other games like the Karate, Boxing, Badminton and others." He concluded.

Arunachal Governor congratulates Deru ET Bureau Itanagar, Oct 14: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Shri JP Rajkhowa has congratulated weightlifter Sri Jimjang Deru for his extraordinary performance in the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship at Pune, by clinching four Gold medals in both Junior and Sub-Junior sections. Felicitating Shri Deru on behalf of people of Arunachal Pradesh and his own behalf, the Governor said that his outstanding achievement in creating four Commonwealth records has not only made every Arunachalee proud but also the entire people of India.

He wished him similar spectacular success in future international competitions also. The Governor also hopes that the youth of the State would draw inspiration from Shri Deru’s exemplary performance and excel in different sports events, as they have the potential and just need dedication, grit, hard work and perseverance apart from proper guidance and exposure.

Section of Rais against development board Darjeeling, Oct 14: An association of Rai community AIKKRA members today said it would not accept a development board for them as such an arrangement would divide not only the hill population but also their own community. This is the first time that any community-based organisation in the hills has taken a stand against the state government's development board. The Mamata Banerjee government has already announced development boards for five communities in the Darjeeling hills, Lepchas, Tamangs, Sherpas, Bhutias and Mangars. The All India Kirati Khambu Rai Association today held a meeting at the Gorkha Dukha Niwarak Sammelan Hall to decide whether the community should accept a development board. "The meeting was attended by the officebearers of the association and 95 per cent of those

Executive board members of the Rai community on Tuesaday present were of the opinion would even sit on a hunger that we must not accept the strike and bring out protest development board," said rallies if the development Sachin Rai Dumi, the presi- board was accepted by any dent of the association. The other section of the Rai Rai community has another community. Chief Minister organisation, Kirati Mamata Banerjee, during Khambu Rai Sanskriti her visit to Kalimpong in Sansthan (KKRSS), which September, had said in a hasn't yet made its stand on public speech that she was the development board considering the demands clear. The association led by made by the Rai and Limbu Sachin said its members communities for develop-

ment boards. The development boards have been registered as societies and are under the backward classes welfare department of the state government. M.K. Rai, the president of the Darjeeling subdivisional committee of the association, said: "Moreover, our main demand is to declare the community as a Scheduled Tribe. If we start running for houses and toilets, we will not have time to pursue our ST demand with seriousness." Rais are now enlisted in the OBC category. The total hill population is around 15 lakh and Sachin's association claims that 33 are the Rais. "It is a very positive thought and we welcome it.

Such thoughts will go a long way in strengthening the unity among the Gorkhas in the hills," said Roshan Giri, the general secretary of the Morcha. Prominent Rai leaders in the Morcha are Jyoti Kumar Rai and Phoebe Rai, both of whom are executive GTA Sabha members. Jyoti Kumar Rai welcomed the decision.

(Agencies)

Special trains for Durga Puja Kolkata, Oct 14: To cope with the expected rush of passengers during Durga Puja, Eastern Railway will run 14 pairs of special suburban trains in

different sections of Sealdah andHowrah divisions. In Sealdah division, 10 pairs of special trains will ply between 18 October and 22 October on

Sealdah-Ranaghat, Sealdah-Bangaon, Sealdah-Dankuni, Ranaghat-Bongaon, Sealdah(South)- Baruipur, Sealdah(South)- Budge

Budge andSealdahNaihati sections.In Howrah division, four pairs of special trains will run for the five days on Howrah-Bandel, HowrahBarddhaman. (agencies)

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'Disappointed' Shiv Sena says PM Modi's Dadri statement doesn't reflect his 'personal opinion' Mumbai, Oct. 14: Highlighting controversies linked with Narendra Modi when he was Gujarat Chief Minister, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday dubbed the former's comments on the Dadri lynching case and the cancellation of Ghulam Ali concert as his 'perception', but not his 'personal opin-

ion'. "If our Prime Minister has indeed said this, then it is very disappointing and unfortunate. He is known all over the world for his involvement in Godhra and Ahmedabad... If it is the same Modi ji, who is saying such things, then it is very sad. I feel like his statement is that of a Prime Minister

and not of our dear Narendra Modi ji," Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut told here. Raut also defended the felicitation of Shiv Sainiks who had assaulted BJP ideologue Sudheendra Kulkarni, saying that they were equal to Indian soldiers in terms of valour in taking on Pakistan every day. "Yes, they were felicitated, because it was patriotic. The same way our soldiers fight at the border against enemies, our Shiv Saininks fought against a Pakistani supporter," Raut added. In an interview to the Ananda Bazar Patrika, Prime Minister Narendra Modi voiced his opinion clearly for the first time over the Dadri lynching and the Ghulam Ali row, saying that indeed they were 'unfortunate' incidents, but the Centre could not be blamed as these issues were related to law and order and the concern of the state. (ANI)

Devotees perform Garba dance in Ahmedabad on occasion of Navratri Ahmedabad, Oct.14: Hundreds of Hindu devotees, especially women, performed the traditional Garba dance with fervor and gaiety here on the first day of the nine-day-long Navratri festival on Tuesday. Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel inaugurated the festival in a stadium here.

Dressed in traditional attire, women and men regaled the audience with their enthralling dance moves, holding lit earthen pots and decorated metal pitchers on their heads. The Garba dance dates back to ancient times when women performed it to please and appease the Goddess Durga and to ensure victory of their husbands in times of war. The festival culminates on the tenth day, known as

Dussehra, which marks victory of good over evil. Goddess Durga represents power, the feminine force which guides and destroys all the evil from earth. The festival is also about the annual visit of the Goddess Durga with her children to

her ancestral home on Earth. Millions of Hindus fast, offer prayers and dance to please the mother goddess during Navratri.

Some restrict their diet to fruit and vegetables, spurning meat, onions and garlic.

(ANI)

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Stop deceiving nation, show courage: Congress tells PM Modi New Delhi, Oct. 14: The Congress Party on Wednesday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remark that the Centre can't be held responsible for the Dadri case or cancellation of Pakistani Ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali's concert in Mumbai, saying he should show some courage and stop deceiving the nation.

"The Prime Minister is responsible for the lives of his countrymen; it seems he is running away from his responsibilities. Will Prime Minister tell this country what steps his government has taken against his ministers like Mahesh Sharma and Sanjeev Balyan who tried to divide the society when they visited Dadri," Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala told.

"Prime Minister Modi should stop deceiving the people and show some courage and act," he added.

The Congress leader also countered Prime Minister Modi's remark wherein he accused the opposition

parties of playing politics of polarisation. "The Prime Minister should know who is responsible for playing the politics of polarisation.

Sangeet Som and Mahesh Sharma are the leaders of BJP and not Congress. Is

he unaware that in Maharashtra, the government is of the BJP, where the concert of Ghulam Ali was cancelled and Sudheendra Kulkarni's face was painted black," he added. Prime Minister Modi has said that he or his party BJP does not support incidents like the lynching of Mohd. Akhlaq at Dadri in Uttar Pradesh on beef rumours or even the cancellation of proposed musical programme of Ghulam Ali. In an interview to a Kolkata-based daily newspaper, he said his party or the Centre has had no role in the two unfortunate incidents. Prime Minister Modi blamed the opposition for trying to use these sad incidents and indulging in politics of polarization.

(ANI)

Jayalalithaa writes to PM Modi, seeks " immediate release" of arrested fishermen Chennai, Oct. 14: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Monday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking "immediate release" of 102 Tamil fishermen currently under Sri Lankan custody. "I wish to draw your immediate and personal attention to the sixth instance of arrest and remand of innocent Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu by the Sri Lankan Navy within a span of a few weeks. In the last 20 days, there have been six separate incidents in which fishermen from Tamil Nadu have been arrested and continue to be in detention and their boats have been seized by the Sri Lankan Navy," Jayalalithaa said in the letter. "In the latest incident, which occurred on the night of October 12, 24 fishermen who set sail in four boats from Rameswaram fishing base in Ramanathapuram

District were arrested and taken to Thalaimannar in Sri Lanka. As on date, 78 fishermen from Tamil Nadu and 38 boats of fishermen belonging to Tamil Nadu are in Sri Lankan custody," Jayalalithaa added. "I had hoped that after the change of regime in Sri Lanka, there would be a positive change in the hostile environment created for fishermen from the coastal Districts of Tamil Nadu, while fishing in their traditional fishing waters, and the aggressive actions of the Sri Lankan Navy would cease. Unfortunately, such incidents of apprehension of Tamil Nadu fishermen show no signs of abating and continue with painful regularity. Such incidents inflict huge misery and hardship on the fishermen community," she added. "Despite me taking up the issue repeatedly with you there has been no concrete action

and our fishermen are suffering prolonged incarceration in Sri Lankan jails. You will agree that this is unacceptable situation which has to be remedied through a set of comprehensive measures including securing the urgent release of the fishermen in custody," Jayalalithaa said. "I do hope that through concerted action you would be

able to secure the immediate release of our 78 fishermen and 38 fishing boats from Tamil Nadu currently in Sri Lankan custody including the 24 fishermen and 4 boats apprehended on 12.10.2015. We expect that concrete action on the long term solution to this issue will also be initiated forth with, "she further said in the letter. (ANI)

India concerned about stalled peace POTUS gives 'free political process between Palestine and Israel: advice to Kanye West on 2020 presidential bid President Mukherjee New Delhi, Oct. 14: President Pranab Mukherjee who arrived in Ramallah on Monday for a visit, the first by an Indian Head of State to Palestine, said that India supports a negotiated solution, resulting in a sovereign, independent, viable and united State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital. "Peace and stability in the region is in India's interest. We share the perception that resolution of the longstanding Palestinian issue will contribute to the peace and stability of the region. We are, therefore, concerned about the stalled peace process.

India supports a negotiated solution, resulting in a sovereign, independent, viable and united State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital," President

Mukherjee said addressing the state banquet. "We would like to see the people of Palestine living within secure and recognized borders, side by side and at peace with Israel, as endorsed in the Arab Peace Initiative, the Quartet road map and relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions," he added.

The President congratulated his Palestine counterpart, President Mahmoud Abbas for the historic installation of the national flag of Palestine at the United Nations on September 30.

"We share your pride and joy on this momentous occasion and also your sense of optimism that this is an important step towards the realization of the dream of the people of Palestine for a separate homeland," he

said. President Mukherjee emphasized that India attaches great importance to its long standing friendship with Palestine and said that India's empathy with the Palestinian cause and its friendship with the people of Palestine have become an integral part of our foreign policy. "India has always stood beside Palestine.

India's policy on Palestine has three core dimensions: solidarity with the Palestinian people; support to the Palestinian cause; and, partnership in Palestine's nation and capacity building efforts. The Indian leadership, across the political spectrum, remains unwavering and steadfast in its support for the Palestinian cause," he said. "India is also keen to work with Palestine on the orientation and frame-

London, Oct.14: After Kanye West expressed his desire to run for president in 2020; Barack Obama has offered him some tips.

Speaking at a fund raiser in San Francisco, the 54-yearold 44th U.S. President, who appeared at an event to support the Democratic Hope Fund with the rapper, joked with the 'Stronger' hit maker about his decision to run for office. The first tip

he gave was "deal with some guys who are strange characters, who act like they're on a reality TV show." His second tip was reference to West's 2010 album, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and said the rapper has a "beautiful, dark, twisted fantasy, that's what's known as offmessage."You can't say things like that. A lot of people have lost their Con-

gressional seats saying stuff like this." he continued The President added, "Number three," Do you really believe this country is going to elect as president of the United States a black guy from the South Side of Chicago with a funny name to be president of the United States." Earlier, in August, West expressed his desire to run for president in 2020.

One more succumbs to swine flu in Delhi New Delhi, Oct. 14: The national capital has reported a second death due to swine flu this season with a 60-year-old woman succumbing to the flu at Safdarjung hospital, while undergoing treatment. Medical Superintendent of the hospital, Dr. A K Rai said, the woman tested positive for swine fluand was referred to Safdarjung hospital for treatment. Mr. Rai also said that currently 16 ICU beds and over 50 ventilator supported beds have been reserved for Swine Flu patients in the hospital. (ANI)

Eight feet long python snared in temple in Haryana Behrampur, Oct.14: An eight-foot-long python, weighing 25 kilograms, was snared in a temple in Behrampur village in Haryana on Tuesday. The python was first spotted by villagers who had gone to the temple to offer prayers on the first day of Navratri. As the news spread, a crowd at the temple to catch a glimpse of the python. According to the villagers, the python slithered in from the forests in the Aravalli Hills that runs across Haryana.

"A priest informed us about the python's presence in the temple. Some people believe it to be a divine manifestation," said Jagdish Ambavata, a resident of the village. A rescue team eventually snared the python. (ANI)

Allahabad HC removes UPPSC chief Anil Yadav Allahabad, Oct. 14: The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday removed Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) chief Anil Yadav, saying his appointment was invalid. The High Court gave its verdict while hearing the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by advocate Satish Kumar Singh challenging Yadav's appointment as the chairman of UPPSC. Earlier, the court had directed the state government to explain as to why Yadav was selected as the chairman of UPPSC, excluding 82 persons, whose bio-data for the same post was ignored. Yadav was appointed as the chairman of UPPSC in April 2013.

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work for our future relationship - based on the three pillars of closer political interactions: deeper economic engagement and academic collaboration; and wider cultural contacts and people-to-people exchanges," the President added. Speaking about the Palestinian crisis, President Mukherjee said that he firmly believes that dialogue is the only viable option in the search for a just, durable, comprehensive and peaceful solution to the issue. "Diplomacy and statesmanship have to prevail over hatred and violence in the search for lasting and durable peace. I would like to share my sincere hope of early resumption of the peace process between all relevant parties and pray that it will soon lead to the amicable resolution of conflict in this region," he said.

President Mukherjee extended an invitation to his Palestine counterpart for a visit to New Delhi. "In order to continue the tradition of friendly consultations between us, I would like to invite Your Excellency to visit India at a mutually convenient time. It would be an honour to receive you in New Delhi," he said. (ANI)

Chennai, Oct. 14: India, Japan and the U.S. navies will participate in exercise Malabar 2015 beginning on Wednesday to advance multi-national maritime relationships and mutual security issues. Malabar is a complex, high-end war fighting exercise that has grown in scope and complexity over the years. The exercise, which will end on October 19, will feature both ashore and at-sea training. While ashore in Chennai, training will include subject matter expert and professional exchanges on carrier strike group operations; maritime patrol and re-

connaissance operations; surface and anti-submarine warfare; medical operations; damage control; explosive ordnance disposal (EOD); helicopter operations; and visit board search and seizure (VBSS) operations . The at-sea portions will be conducted off the east coast of India and are designed to advance participating nations' military-to-military coordination and capacity to plan and execute tactical operations in a multinational environment.

Events planned during the at-sea portions include liaison officer professional exchanges

and embarks; photo exercise; submarine familiarization; high-value unit defense; air defense exercises; mine exercise; medevac; surface warfare exercises; communications exercises; search and rescue exercises; helicopter cross-deck evolutions; underway replenishments; gunnery exercises; visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercises; and anti-submarine warfare. Participants from the U.S. Navy include the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) with embarked Carrier Air Wing 1, the guided-missile cruiser

USS Normandy (CG 60); the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3); a P-8A Poseidon aircraft; and a Los Angeles-Class fast-attack submarine. The Indian, Japan and U.S. navies have a common understanding and knowledge of a shared working environment at sea. Each iteration of this exercise helps to advance the level of understanding between the sailors. As members of Pacific nations, the navies of the three nations are natural partners and look forward to continuing to strengthen the bonds and personal relationships. (ANI)

RSS targets Shiv Sena, says 'people can't take law for granted'

Nagpur, Oct 14 : In an indirect attack on the Shiv Sena over the black-paint attack on Sudheendra Kulkarni, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue M.G. Vaidya on Wednesday said that people have the right to complain or protest but they cannot take the law for

granted. "The Dadri incident and the paint attack on Kulkarni, both are condemnable and extremely unfortunate. The people have the right to protest, but they can't take the law in their hands," Vaidya told. "There are other ways to protest, but in that procedure one cannot insult

anyone," he added. Vaidya further said that Shiv Sena has earned a bad name for itself with the black paint attack on Kulkarni. Upset with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' comment that ink attack on Kulkarni had brought a bad name to the state, the Shiv

Sena had earlier dared the BJP to walk out of the alliance if it disagreed with the party's patriotic credentials. Kulkarni was attacked with black paint by the Shiv Sena activists on Monday hours before former Pakistan foreign minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri's book launch in Mumbai.

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NEIGHBOURS A close associate of ex- security sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption

Beijing, Oct 14: A former high-ranking provincial official and a close associate of ex-security chief Zhou Yongkang on Wednesday sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption, becoming the fourth ally of once powerful but now disgraced security czar to be punished this week. Guo Yongxiang, previously the vice-governor of the Sichuan province, was sentenced by the Yichang Intermediate People's Court for accepting the bribe of 43 million yuan (USD 6.8 mil-

lion). Guo's "personal and family assets and expenditures clearly exceeded his and his family's legal income", the court said in a microblog post. Guo was regarded as an aide to Zhou, 72, the former head of China's national security, who in June became one of China's most senior official to be sentenced for life on graft charges. Also Li Dongsheng, former vice minister of the Public Security Ministry, went on trial for bribe-taking in north China's Tianjin Municipal-

Killers of two foreign nationals will be punished: PM Hasina

Dhaka, Oct. 14: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the killers of two foreign nationals would be punished as per the law of the land. While addressing a reception at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre here, Hasina said there was no place for terrorists in Bangladesh and perpetrators of crimes would surely be caught and brought to justices. She again accused Bangladesh National Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia for the killings. She said that Zia was now ordering the killing of foreign nationals after realising that the burning of innocent people has not yielded benefits.

Earlier, Hasina had accused Zia of destabilizing the country through the killings of foreign nationals. (ANI)

ity on Wednesday. The Tianjin People's Procuratorate accused Li of taking advantage of several government posts he held between 1996 and 2013 to seek profits for organisations and individuals through processes including acquiring bids and job transfers. During the period, Li's positions also included deputy president of state broadcaster CCTV and membership of the Commission for Political and Legal Affairs of the Communist Party of China Central

China to produce a vaccine Ebola virus

Kathmandu, Oct.14: The Samyukta Loktantrik Madheshi Morcha has decided to continue their agitation in Nepal against the Constitution. In a meeting held here, the SLMM said that it has rejected the government's demand to call off the blockade along the Indo-Nepal border in view of the forthcoming festival of Dashain, and added that steps will be taken to restrict movement of essential supplies into and out of Nepal. The decision came on a day when Dashain, the greatest and longest festival of Hindu Nepalis, officially began with Ghatasthapana, where people perform a ritual to set up a ghata or pot, in which they sow seeds of barley, wheat, corn and rice in their homes and temples

Beijing, Oct 14: A private Chinese biotechnology company is planning to mass produce a vaccine to contain Ebola virus. Tianjin CanSino Biotechnology Inc has started construction of an industry base to produce the vaccine, developed by a team of biotech experts with the Chinese Academy of Military Medical Sciences, in the Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Area, the company said. Investment into the base totals 2 billion yuan (about USD 317 million) and construction will be complete in September, 2018. The base also produces other vaccines against pneumonia, meningitis and tuberculosis. Annual production is around 200 million vaccines, staterun Xinhua news agency reported. The vaccine is based on the 2014 mutant gene type and in the form of freeze-dried powder, which can remain stable for at least two weeks in temperatures of up to 37 degrees Celsius. Experts say it is suitable for the tropical climate in West African countries, where the deadly epidemic outbreak has killed more than 11,297 people since 2014, the report said.

According to the Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone, one of the three most affected countries along with Liberia and Guinea, the vaccine has proven "clinically safe". Since the outbreak, China has offered USD 120 million of aid and 500 medical staff and experts to affected countries.

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Sharif. Sharif's visit to Chicago to address Pakistani-American investors on October 20 has reportedly been cancelled owing to fears that the Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) may turn it into a protest. Sharif will now arrive in Washington on the night of October 20 and leave for home on October 23. (ANI)

Birgunj. Medical and paramedical teams also came out onto the streets to show their support for theMadhesis. "We doctors will keep supporting the demands of the Madhesi community and we will request other medical officials to join this protest to see that the demands are fulfilled," said Sanjeev Yadav, one of the protesters. The Madhesi-led blockade entered its 20th day on Monday. Lorries going from Nepal and coming from India continue to be blocked, creating an economic crisis for Nepal and its people.

Nepal has accused India of imposing the blockade on

Dera Ghazi Khan, Oct 14: At least seven people were killed and several injured in a blast on Wednesday at the political office of Sardar Amjad Farooq Khosa, a Member of National Assembly belonging to the ruling PML-N, in Taunsa Sharif tehsil of Punjab's Dera Ghazi Khan District, police said. District Police Officer (DPO) DG Khan Ghulam Mubashir Maiken had earlier said five people were killed in the blast and added that rescue personnel had rushed to the blast site and shifted the victims to District Headquarters Hospital DG Khan. The condition of four wounded was reported as critical, according to hospital sources. The nature and intensity of the explo-

sion was not known. A large contingent of police and security personnel, including the Bomb Disposal Squad, reached the site.

Eye-witnesses said two motorycycle-riding attackers drove into the residence of the PML-N leader following which the blast took place. The witnesses added that a local Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PMLN) leader was among those killed in the blast. The political office of the legislator caught fire as a result of the explosion and a huge plume of smoke was visible in the air, according to eye-witnesses. The blast, which took place days ahead of Muharram, could be heard across two kilometres. The government has formulated

Fourteen stranded Pakistanis arrive in Lahore via Dosti bus

as per Vedic tradition. The sprouted seedlings are called Jamara and are offered along with tika on the 10th day, which is observed as Vijaya Dashami.

On this day - the main day of the Dashain festival elders and seniors offer

tika and jamara to younger relatives and subordinates and bless them. Nepal will observe Mahaashtami along with Kalratri Puja on October 21. Mahanavami and Vijaya Dashami will be celebrated on October 22.

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Karachi, Oct 14: Fourteen stranded Pakistanis have arrived in Lahore fromDelhi via the Dosti bus.

They were earlier scheduled to return home by the Samjhauta Express. Their Indian visas had expired and they were to return to Lahore by the Samjhauta Express, but they could not travel due to the farmers' agitation in Indian-administered Punjab. Railway authorities in Lahore said they hoped the Samjhauta Express would resume from Thursday.

An immigration official at the Wagah check post said that 30 Pakistanis had arrived there on Monday on foot like the 72 Indians who had crossed the Wagah-Attari border. The visa of the passengers had expired, added the official. (ANI)

The valiant armed forces of Pakistan are fully geared up to give a befitting response Risalpur, Oct 14: Naval Chief Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah said Wednesday that Pakistan is a peace-loving country and seeks a harmonious co-existence with all countries. Addressing the passing out parade at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy here, Zakaullah stressed that Pakistan's desire for peace must not be construed as a sign of weakness, reported Radio Pakistan. The naval chief said

Muslims in Nepal extend support to Madhesi agitation over Constitution row Birgunj, Oct.14: The Muslim community in Nepal has extended support to the Madhesi community over their demand for amendments in the recently drafted Constitution. The Madhesi communities in Nepal's Terai region, many of whom trace their origins to India, have imposed an economic blockade to register their opposition to the new Constitution. They are against splitting Nepal into seven provinces. Muslims raised slogans and held up flags to demand justice for the Madhesi community.

They also offered prayers in support of the Madhesi agitation in the border town of

owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, was sentenced to 16 years in prison on Monday.

Wang Yongchun, a senior energy executive, received 20 years in prison on Tuesday.

Ji Wenlin, former vice governor of Hainan Province and another associate of Zhou, went on trial yesterday on corruption charges. Two other key Zhou allies, Jiang Jiemin and Li Chuncheng, were sentenced to 16 and 13 years respectively on Monday for bribery and abuse of power. (Agencies)

Madhesi parties say will continue Nepal-India border blockade

Sharif shortens US visit from five to three days Karachi, Oct 14: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has reportedly shortened his visit to the United States from five to three days. Sharif has cancelled two major engagements that were scheduled. Meanwhile, US officials are discussing a possible visit from Pakistan, that of Army Chief General Raheel

Committee. He directly or through relatives received 21.98 million yuan (USD 3.46 million) in assets and bribes between 2007 and 2013, the prosecutors said.

A verdict will be announced at a later day, said the Second Intermediate People's Court of Tianjin, which heard the case, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. This is the latest in a series of trials of former high-ranking officials netted in China's anti-corruption campaign. Jiang Jiemin, former head of the State-

Seven people killed and several injured

its side of the border to force Kathmandu to listen to the demands of those living in the Terai region. India has denied this charge.

Nepal Prime Minister, K.P. Sharma Oli, who was sworn in on October 12, faces the task of reuniting a country that is deeply divided over the new Constitution. The Madhesi People's Rights Forum (Democratic) voted for Oli after he signed an agreement to review the demarcation of provinces - the key sticking point for ethnic groups that feel the new regional boundaries set down in the Constitution take away their powers.

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any attempt to browbeat Pakistan would neither succeed nor serve the purpose of peace and prosperity in the region. The valiant armed forces of Pakistan are fully geared up to give a befitting response in case of any misadventure, he said. Admiral Zakaullah said in the current security scenario certain extremist elements abetted externally are out to disrupt peace and harmony in Pakistan. He

said the PAF has extended all out support to Pakistan Army in combating antistate elements in operation Zarb-i-Azb. Military operation Zarb-i-Azb was launched in North Waziristan on June 15 following a brazen militant attack on Karachi's international airport and the failure of peace talks between the government and Tehreek-iTaliban Pakistan (TTP) negotiators. Security forces

have since vowed to intensify operations, using air strikes, artillery and mortars to take back territory both in the border regions and other parts of the country. The army says it has cleared most of North Waziristan. The final phase of Zarb-i-Azb got under way in August this year as troops launched a ground offensive in Shawal Valley, one of the last strongholds of militants in the region. (Agencies)

a strict security plan and beefed up security arrangements for the Holy month of Muharram. The veteran politician was in Islamabad at the time of the attack while around 40 people were present at his political office.

People usually gather at the office to address their grievances. Sardar Amjad Farooq is the cousin of estranged PML-N leader Sardar Zulfiqar Khosa and was elected from the DG Khan's NA-171 constituency.

Punjab Governor Rafiq Rajwana, Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif and MNA Sardar Amjad Khosa condemned the attack in DG Khan and expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss of lives in the blast.

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Nepal: Madhesis say they will continue to protest until demands met Kathmandu, Oct 14: Agitating Madhesis in Nepal, who are protesting against the Constitution, said on Wednesday that their agitation would continue until their demands were met.

United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) hinted at relaxing curbs during the festive season in Nepal. However, the UDFM did not make their decision public.

Tarai-Madhes Democratic Party Chairman Mahantha Thakur said that they could consider relaxing the protests during the festivals if people demanded. UDMF stated the front constituents would attend the Parliament and take part in the election of President, Vicepresident, Speaker and Deputy Speaker. (ANI)

Turkish leadership lauds Pakistan for promoting regional peace, counterterrorism

ISIS confirms second in command killed in US airstrike earlier this year

Johannesburg, Oct 14: Islamic State of Iraq and Syria's (ISIS) second in command was killed in a

US airstrike earlier in 2015, the militant group has confirmed. ISIS spokesperson Abu

Mohamed al-Adnani said in an audio recording that Americans were happy to learn about the killing of Abu Mutaz al Qurashi, but they told them that he had not died. Adnani added that Quarashi had left heroes to fight the Americans and their allies.The US announced on August 21 that Qurashi, also known as Fadhil Ahmad al-Hayali, was killed on August 18 in a US airstrike near the northern Iraqi city of Mosul. (ANI)

Karachi, Oct. 14: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu have lauded Pakistan for promoting regional peace and counter-terrorism. This was conveyed to Pakistan's visiting Chief of Army Staff, General Raheel Sharif. General Sharif also met Turkey's Defence Minister Vecdi Gon and vouched for enhancing bilateral defence ties between the two nations. (ANI)

Tibet hydropower: China willing to fully conVietnam slams China for con- sider India's relevant 'water resource' concerns struction of two lighthouses in Beijing, Oct. 14: China that the neighboring nahas completed the con- tions continue to commuof the Zangmu nicate on the issue. "China disputed South China Sea struction hydropower facility in Ti- and India have maintained

New York, Oct 14: Vietnam has slammed China for constructing two lighthouses in the disputed South China Sea, saying that Beijing has violated Hanoi's sovereignty. A completion ceremony was held for the lighthouses on Cuateron Reef and Johnson South Reef in the Spratly islands. Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Hai Binh said that the construction violated its sovereignty and further escalates tensions.

China has launched a land reclamation project in the South China Sea in past one and a half years, raising concerns in the US and in the region. (ANI)

bet, the largest so far to be built in the region, the company in charge of building the project annoucned. India has expressed concern that upstream dams could disrupt downstream water supplies. The 2,900-km Brahmaputra flows southeast from Tibet through the Himalayas into northeast India's Arunachal Pradesh before entering Bangladesh and merging with the lower section of the Ganges, when it empties into the Bay of Bengal. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Tuesday

good communication on the issue of water resources. Leaders from two countries have reached consensus during exchange of visits in each other. China pays great attention to the issue of source water protection for downstream regions.

Expert's commissions from both sides have also been in close contact. We are willing to fully consider India's relevant concern and continue to stay in close contact with India on the issue," Hua told media at a daily briefing in Beijing. The Brahmaputra in Tibet was identified in

China's 2011-2015 energy "five-year plan" as one of the key sites for hydropower development, along with two other transboundary rivers in southwest Yunnan province, the Salween and the Mekong. China's hydropower capacity reached

300 gigawatts last year, exceeding its 2015 target a year in advance, but the pace of construction is expected to slow over the next five years with the power market in surplus and the grid already struggling to take on new plants.

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A Brief History of the US Navy in the Indian Ocean Projects in the pipeline NHIDCL to invest Rs 25,000 Cr across Assam National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) said it will invest around Rs 25,000 crore to complete 21 road and bridge projects in Assam over the next five years.The company, which was set up last year, has already awarded contracts for 10 projects and four more will be handed over to contractors by December this year, whereas their focus is on infrastructure to unlock the potential of land, manpower and resources apart from focusing on developing the infrastructure in North East to bring the region closer to mainstream.

The NHIDCL has been entrusted with 21 projects in the first phase in Assam. These 21 projects are scheduled to complete by March 2020. These will entail an investment of around Rs 25,000 crore, including construction cost, land acquisition price and payments for reforestation. This will be financed by the Central government.Out of the total amount, Rs 10,294.86 crore have been earmarked for construction works. And out of these, ten projects have already been awarded and these will be completed by December 2018. Bidding process is going on in four more projects. These will be awarded by December this year and will be completed by March 2019.

NHIDCL has been carrying out Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for another seven projects in the state and these are likely to be awarded for construction by March 2017 and are expected to be ready by March 2020. All the 21 projects are on National Highways 37, 37A, 38, 52, 52A and 53 in Assam. Most of the projects are for four-laning of the existing highways, apart from constructing some important bridges. The projects are located in Upper Assam on both North and South banks of Brahmaputra along with in Barak valley.

The Assam government is trying to make the work fast-paced. But the Centre and state will have to work together to develop the infrastructure. Projects in Assam face challenges like heavy rains, geological problems, security concerns and unavailability of resources and occasional delays in land acquisition, forest clearance and shifting of utilities like electricity poles are the biggest challenges in Assam while developing infrastructure.

Writers' lives at risk Communal violence, terror have heightened the sense of insecurity To have a Sahitya Akademi Award or to give way a prize of this standing is a way of saying: You speak of India; perhaps you do not speak for rulers, or a caste or class; we may find it upsetting; but we have heard through you the voice of our own people; we recognise this, we honour this. For exactly the same reason, writers return awards and resign from public institutions like the Sahitya Akademi. It is a writer's way of saying: Think! Think of injustices in the past and present.

Think about right and wrong. You cannot honour me while dishonouring the values of this country. And if I can communicate nothing else, let me at least say this - not in my name.

Expressing anguish over recent communal incidents in the country, noted authors have made a beeline for returning their prized Sahitya Akademi Awards.

It is in protest against the atmosphere of communal intolerance in India, which they say has plagued the nation. They have also blamed the central government of doing nothing to put an end to it. Many in the literary fraternity have raised their voice against the killing of Kannada writer and Sahitya Akademi Award winner M M Kalburgi and anti-superstition activists Narendra Dabholkar and senior CPM leader Govind Pansare, questioning the government and the Akademi's silence on such incidents. This protest gained momentum after a mob of 200 brutally lynched a 52-year-old Muslim man in Dadri on rumours that he and his family had eaten beef. A forensic report recently, however, said that the meat found in Akhlaq's house was not beef, but mutton. Sahitya Akademi Award is India's National Academy of Letters and the central institution for literary dialogue, publication and promotion in the country. Every year since its inception in 1954, the Sahitya Akademi Award prizes to the most outstanding books of literary merit published in any of the major Indian languages recognised by the Akademi, according to the official website.

Among prominent writers who have till date returned the Sahitya Akademi Award are Nayantara Sahgal, Ashok Vajpeyi, Sarah Joseph, Gurbachan Bhullar, Ajmer Singh Aulakh, Atamjit Singh, Ghulam Nabi Khayal, Rajesh Joshi, Novelist Baldev Singh Sadaknama, poets Surjit Patar, Jaswinder, Darshan Buttar and translator Chaman Lal, Waryam Sandhu and many more. It seems that the list is increasing day by day. On the other hand as many as 15 to 20 Konkani writers of Goa Konkani Lekhak Sangh (GKLS) are considering returning their Sahitya Akademi awards as a mark of protest against the recent killings of rationalists and writers in the country. Shivdas, who had received the Sahitya Akademi award for his collection of short stories Bhaangarsaall, said that "Goa is not safe for writers". Some of the writers even quoted that they get threatening calls from unknown numbers for writing only their own personal views. Joining the bandwagon, even two Assamese writers who were honoured with the Sahitya Akademi Award also returned the award - Homen Borgohain and Nirupama Phukan - have also decided to return their awards in the wake of the Dadri incident protests.

The unparalleled number of award returnees, perhaps, the highest in the country till date has surprised everyone. The main intention behind returning the award is to get them a secured life. They are worshippers of pen and paper. Is it right to threaten them with guns and bullets? How fair is it to counter ideas with bullets? Many of the writers are of the opinion that if the need be, they will cross all barriers to ensure that religious fanaticism does not eclipse the fundamental multiculturalism of this country. There is an atmosphere of terror; our action is the protest against the well-orchestrated strategy to silence all dissent.

As it celebrates its 240th birthday, the U.S. Navy would do well to keep the Indian Ocean in mind.

Akhilesh Pillalamarri The U.S. Navy was officially founded as the Continental Navy 240 years ago, on October 13, 1775, during the American Revolutionary War. Since its inception, the U.S. Navy has been involved in the Atlantic Ocean. Later on, its operations spread to the Pacific as the United States expanded. However, a topic that has interested me lately is the history of the U.S. Navy in the Indian Ocean, which is not as well known as its exploits in the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. This is despite the recent heavy American military involvement in areas of the Middle East and South Asia near or on the Indian Ocean littoral.

As noted by Robert Kaplan and many others, the Indian Ocean littoral is pivotal to the 21st century.

This is but the re-emergence of a previous pattern that lasted until European colonialism, where the main corridor of world trade routes passed through the Indian Ocean. Today too, many global trade and energy routes pass through the Indian Ocean, and go either to some place along the littoral or on to Eastern Asia. Some of the contemporary world's bloodiest conflicts are near this littoral, necessitating an American naval presence.

Yet despite this fact, the Indian Ocean is part of the operating areas of three separate U.S. fleets. Two of these, the 6th and 7th also operate in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans respectively; only the 5th, based in Bahrain, whose area of operations encompasses the southern coast of the Middle East, Pakistan, and the Horn of Africa, is a fully Indian Ocean fleet.

This is the legacy of a navy that has historically been oriented toward the United States' own shores.

Through the 19th and first part of the 20th century, the Indian Ocean was essentially a British lake.

Not only did the British control India, they controlled the various chokepoints around the ocean to secure the sea lanes to their most valuable colony: the Suez Canal, the Strait of Aden (Bab-al-Mandab), the Strait of Hormuz, and the Strait of Malacca.

American naval presence in or near the ocean was minimal, despite the acquisition of the Philippines in 1898 and increased involvement in the western Pacific. During World War I, the United States did not even declare war on the Ottoman Empire. The U.S. did not even have ambassadorial relations with Iran until 1944, after the 1943 Tehran Conference during World War II.

American involvement in the Indian Ocean grew substantially during and after the Second World War. Eventually the United States became the main guarantor of safety on the high seas in the Indian Ocean, especially after the British withdrawal from "east of Suez" in 1971. During World War II, hundreds of American advisers were stationed in India. More importantly for the future of the region, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt stopped in the Suez Canal on his way back from the Yalta Conference in February 1945. There, he famously met the founder of Saudi Arabia, King

Abdulaziz ibn Saud on a ship. The king had several sheep brought on board the ship, slaughtered, and roasted for the American crew while security for oil guarantees were discussed by the relevant parties.

Consequently, in 1948, a U.S. naval presence was established in the Persian Gulf, which soon became the Middle East Force in 1949. This leased a part of the former British base in Bahrain in 1971. On the other side of the Indian Ocean, the U.S. naval presence was smaller. In one notable instance during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, the United States sent U.S. Task Force 74 west

from the Pacific Ocean to monitor the war and possibly as a show of support for Pakistan.

In the last 50 years, the American naval presence in the Indian Ocean began to grow in size from its beginnings in 1940s, though it has for the most part remained in the Arabian Sea portion of the Indian Ocean (the area covered by the 5th Fleet today). There are two important milestones in this process. The first was the establishment of a 50year American lease on the British Island of Diego Garcia in the southern Indian Ocean, starting in 1966. The island has since been inhabited by around

5,000 British and American soldiers (the native population was deported during this process) and was a staging ground for the American wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The other major milestone of the American naval presence in the ocean was the Persian Gulf War. The 7th Fleet, based in the Pacific, was mainly responsible for naval operations during this war. To signify increased U.S. commitment to the Middle East, the region got its own fleet-the reactivated 5th Fleet-in 1995, based in Bahrain. This is of course, been heavily involved in all subsequent operations in the region since.

Today, it is hard to imagine an Indian Oceanespecially the Arabian Sea littoral-without a U.S. naval presence, but the American presence in the Indian Ocean is not nearly as old or as deep as its presences in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, which actually bound the United States. The U.S. naval presence in the Indian Ocean is thus dependent on the goodwill of allies, though there is no doubt this goodwill will persist far into the future. As the Indian Ocean and the lands surrounding it grow in importance, expect it to become ever more important to the U.S. navy as it celebrates its birthday.

China and India Hold Joint Military Exercise Beijing and New Delhi are conducting counter-terror drills in China's Yunnan province.

Franz-Stefan Gady On October 12, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and Indian Army (IA) began a joint counter-terrorism exercise, codenamed Hand-in-Hand 2015, at Kunming Military Academy in Yunnan province located in southwestern China, according to local media reports.

The Hand-in-Hand 2015 counter-terrorism drill, the fifth held since 2007, involves 175 soldiers from the Indian Army's Naga Regiment of the Eastern Command and 144 military personnel from China's Chengdu Military Area Command and will continue till October 22 as per reports.

The aim of the exercise is "to develop joint operating capability, share useful experience in counter-terrorism operations and to promote friendly exchanges between the armies of India and China," according to the Indian Ministry of Defense.

The Chinese state-run tabloid, Global Times, struck a similar tone saying that China and India "have agreed to enhance their

military cooperation, and to boost people-to-people exchanges".

The units involved on both sides consist of infantry and headquarter elements. "Commanders and Staff Officers of both sides will work in close coordination to receive and collate intelligence and to issue suitable operational orders to the combined field training components, who in turn will execute these orders on ground," the Business Standard notes.

Joint exercises will include counter-insurgency operations as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

An opinion piece in the Global Times assured that "[t]here is no need to be astonished over the joint drill, for the idea of peaceful coexistence has already been deeply rooted among people from both China and India."

The article, written by a Wang Dehua, a Chinese scholar, goes on to note "that a joint military exercise is a barometer of bilateral relationships," noting the deepening ties between China and India. Although

the scholar does admit that there have been past and recent tensions in the bilateral relationship, such as Sino-Indian border disputes as well as Chinese military presence in the Indian Ocean: India's defense sector is still vigilant about the Chinese military's rapid modernization. Moreover, the growing presence of Chinese nuclear submarines and conventional submarines in the Indian Ocean is intensifying New Delhi's anxiety.

Furthermore Wang accuses Western media of purposely misinterpreting the nature of the joint military exercise to fuel tensions between the two countries. "As a new measure of establishing mutual trust, there is no point in making a fuss over the drill. Confrontations in recent years were not created on purpose, but happened by accident. Leaders from both China and India have consensus and enough means to take divergences under control," Wang said. He accuses Western commentators to misread these disagreements and that, in

fact, relations between Beijing and New Delhi are quite good.

However, this week, India will also host the much larger Malabar 2015 naval drill, involving the United States and Japan in the Bay of Bengal. Japanese participation in the naval exercise has led to Chinese concerns, in particular af-

ter a U.S. State Department statement noted "the growing convergence" of the interests of three countries in the Indo-Pacific region, underlined by "the importance of international law and peaceful settlement of disputes; freedom of navigation and over flight; and unimpeded lawful commerce, including in the

South China Sea." Yet, Indian officials pointed out that New Delhi is pursuing a "multi-vectored diplomacy where IOUs are being parceled to countries on either side of the political aisle." Thus, India continues to perform a careful balancing act between China and the United States and its allies.

Strange bedfellows Sir, Many politicians all over India change their party and join another party where they feel their bread will be buttered. We call it changing colour like the chameleon. For quite some time past, this practice of changing colour has been in vogue. Again, we find that many politicians change their views very frequently. People remain appalled by such change of opinions. Some politicians say something in the morning, that they deny having said so in the evening.

Now that the assembly election is nearing, we will find many politicians joining some other party that is likely to bid fair. We find no irrationality on the part of the members of both Tiwa and Dima Hasao autonomous council when most of them join BJP thereby converting the Congress into minority and paving the way for BJP and its allied parteis to form the council.

There is nothing new in such developments. In fact, there are instances when the entire ministry of a particular political party resigns en masse to form government of a different political party. As the Congress is now all set to lose both the councils, the party being unable to bear the brunt of the loss, is acting with vengeance in mind. Arrest of Jewel Garlosa is a case

in point. Recently, on his last birth day, the Chiefminister hinted that Congress is ready to spread the red carpet to welcome any party other than BJP. The CM also hinted that an alliance may be formed with AIUDF. Politics really make strange bedfellows.

Yours etc.

Ashok Bordoloi Dibrugarh

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Job & Career

Kaapro Management Solutions Pvt.Ltd. recruits Mechanical/ Electrical Engineer in Meghalaya Oct 2015 Name of the Organisation: Kaapro Management Solutions Pvt.Ltd. Post:: Engineer H&S position Job Category: Technician Job Job Location: Meghalaya Job Description: Urgently Opening for Engineer H&S position in a leading MNCManufacturing company located at Meghalaya. Key Responsibilities: 1.Deliver Annual HS plan, monitor actions, obtain quarterly review of the Dian. 2.Review of existing risk assessment. 3.Heads of Department. 4.Update actions on the site specific Group and BU HS Priorities included in the BU. 5.improvement Plan based on the implementation of. 6.Group standards and Advisories. 7. HS training. 8.Identify HS training for personnel at the Quarry and provide support for developing training matrix and organizing outsourced training, and participate in the training. 9.Support scheduling and conducting in-house safety training. 10.Provide safety induction for the new employees and visitors. 11.Review all PPE requirement in line with Group PPE standard. 12.Facilitate procurement of PPE for employees, contractors & visitors. 13.Take custody of the stock and issue PPE to relevant personnel.

14.Facilitate incident reporting and investigator of all incidents on site. 15.Review of Incident investigation reports and ensure submission within timeline.

16.Upload all KPI data in the Group database, i.e. man-hours and incidents.

17.Upload all KPI data in the Group database, i.e. man-hours and incidents actions there of. 18.Encourage reporting of Unsafe Acts and Unsafe Condition (UAC) 19.Keep track of UAC reported by employees and contractor personnel, and keep record and follow up actions. 20.Keep record of all safety alerts and follow up of actions. 21.Review safety requirements for issuance of Permit to Work (PTW) for all safety critical activities. 22.Facilitate all regulatory compliance in the HS and Mining Safety area. 23.Specially take care on the Health standards and ensuring full compliance on HASOP based group requirement. 24.Conduct Site PTW auditing and find out improvement area on monthly bests to ensure the implementation of Reward and Disciplinary policy. Also help the area owners to complete the assigned tasks. 25.Ensure effective communication and completion of the action plan generated from the accident, incident, Group SER learning's in Scheduled time. 26.Provide needed support to the EXCOM members and group auditors during their planned audit. 27.Reporting all success stories to BU HoHS and Plant Head.

Required Education: B.E. in mechanical/Electrical PG Diploma in industrial safety/PG Diploma in Fire & Safety, OSHA certification is preferred. Industrial experience is preferred. Experience: More than 3 to 4 years Salary: Negotiable Place of posting: Shella. Interested Candidates can send resume at guwahati@kaapro.co.in or Contact at 9854062264

Required Male "Filed Collection Executive" for Telecom Industry (Location: Dispur) Oct 2015 Name of the Organisation: Prima HR Management Services (P) Ltd Post:: Required Male "Filed Collection Executive" for Telecom Industry (Location: Dispur) Job Category: Telecom Job Job Location: Guwahati Job Description: Dear Candidates, We have an urgent opening for "Filed Collection Executive" for one of our leading client o Only Male candidates o Bike/ Two Wheeler Mandatory o Qualification: HS or Above o Experience: Fresher's or experienced o Salary: 6000 to 7000(Per Month) + Incentive o Job Location: Dispur Interested candidates can send their CV's with recent photograph toprima.hrms@gmail.com NB: Selected candidates should join immediately You Can Contact: Prima HR Management Services (P) Ltd Contact: +91 9085013266 Please send your Resumes to:: prima.hrms@gmail.com

North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd (NEHHDC) recruits Executive to work in the Finance & Accounts and Marketing department in Guwahati Oct 2015 RECRUITMENT NOTICE The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd (NEHHDC) , a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region is looking for a young and dynamic Executive to work in the Finance & Accounts and Marketing department on contractual terms.

N EHHDC is looking for a person who posses at least 2-5 years of working experience in Finance & Accounts department of CPSU/PSUICorporate House and is fully conversant with the Software applications(Tally etc). Compensation package will depend on the person's qualification and experiences and other attributes.

Interested candidates possessing the requisite qualifications and experiences may apply in the prescribed Application Form to Manager, Sr. Grade (P&A), M/s NEHHDC Ltd, East Point Tower, 5th & 6th floor Bamunimaidan. Guwahati ~ 781 02] within 2l days of publication of this advertisement. The applicants may enclosed self attested documents of credentials and certificates etc. with a copy of passport size photograph.

NEHHDC reserves the right to accept or reject one or all the applications at its discretions and also reserves the right to shortlist the applications to call or not to call for interview. Please apply in the Standard Form ot'Application provided in the. website.

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Pipelines Division) recruits Engineering Assistant (Mechanical/ Operations) in Guwahati Oct 2015 Engineering Assistant (Mechanical/ Operations) Jobs recruitment in Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Pipelines Division), Guwahati - Siliguri Pipelines Engineering Assistant (Mechanical) No. of Posts : 01 (OBC) Qualification : 3 Years full time Diploma in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering from a recognised institute as regular student. Preferably twoyears experience in relevant area. Working knowledge of computer is desirable Pay Scale : Rs. 11,900-32,000/Engineering Assistant (Operations) No. of Posts : 01 (UR) Qualification : 3 years full-time Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical / Automobile / Chemical / Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Telecommunication or Electronics & Radio Communication/ Instrumentation or Instrumentation & Control or Instrumentation & ProcessControl Engineering from a recognized institute as regular student. Preferably two-years experience in relevant area. Working knowledge of computer is desirable.

Pay Scale : Rs. 11,900-32,000/Age Limit : 18-26 years as on 10.08.2015 Application Fee : The Application fee of Rs. 100/- is non-refundable Selection Methodology : Selection process shall comprise of the following: 1. WrittenTest (60 marks) 2. Trade Test (25 marks) 3. Personal Interview (15 marks) Candidate has to qualify each process of selection, to be eligible for appearing in the next stage of Selection process.

How to apply Application, along with fee (wherever applicable), should be sent by post in the prescribed format along with copies of Certificates super scribing on the envelope "Name of the Post …………" to Box No. 311, Guwahati GPO, Meghdoot Bhawan, Panbazar-781001. Last date of receipt of applications : 06.11.2015.

Dibrugarh University recruits Lower Division Asst. Oct 2015 Lower Division Asst. Job position in Dibrugarh University on temporary position Qualification: Passed 10+2 Examination from a Govt. recognized Board/University.

No. of Posts : 2 Pay Scale : Rs.5200-20200 Age: 18-38 yrs Please visit the website for details: www.dibru.ac.in.

Last date For submission of application is 31st October 2015.

IT SOLUTION recruits DATA ENTRY OPERATOR in Guwahati Oct 2015 Name of the Organisation: IT SOLUTION Post:: DATA ENTRY OPERATOR Job Category: Data Entry Job Job Location: Guwahati Job Description: Urgently required Back Office Data Entry Operator under NSDL PANCard dizitized process on commission basis.Candidate must have good typing speed in English and basic computer knowledge.Interested candidate may contact following numbers or send their resume in e-mail id. Contact No9864120197,9706027266 Please send your Resumes to:: ritudas020@gmail.com

Gauhati High Court recruits Private Secretary/Sr.Personal Asst. in Guwahati Oct 2015 Private Secretary/Sr.Personal Asst. recruitment in jobs opportunity in Gauhati High Court Private Secretary /18 Nos Qualification: Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognized University with a Diploma Certificate in Stenography/Shorthand in English with a minimum speed of 120 wpm in shorthand and 50 wpm typing speed on a computer. Due weightage will be given to a Law Graduate.

Pay Scale : Rs.12000-40000 Sr.Personal Asst./6 Posts Qualification: Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognized University with a Diploma Certificate in Stenography/Shorthand in English with a minimum speed of 100 wpm in shorthand and 40 wpm typing speed on a computer. Due weightage will be given to a Law Graduate.

Pay Scale : Rs.8000-35000 Age: 18-38 yrs Selection Procedure: Written test, Skill Tesst, Viva Voce How to apply Interested candidate should apply Online. Last date of submission of application is19/10/2015 upto 2 pm.

The Eastern Today has taken an initiative to present Questions & Answers to help the aspirants in their competitive exams (SSC, Banks, Insurance, etc.).

1).Among the following which is not an electronic banking delivery channel? a) Internet Banking b) Mobile Banking c) ATM d) Mobile Vans Answer: D 2).The Rate at which the domestic currency can be converted into foreign currency and vice-versa is called as_______. a) Exchange rate b) MIBOR c) LIBOR d) Inter Bank Money Rate Answer: A 3).Crossing on a cheque can be cancelled by the _____ of the cheque, under his full signature. a) Drawee b) Payee c) Holder d) Drawer Answer: B 4).Which of the following category of advance accounts in not an NPA? a) Standard Account b) Substandard Account c) Loss Account d) None of these Answer: D 5).Which of the following statement is true? a) Banks can accept both demand and time deposits from public b) Banks cannot accept demand and time deposits from public c) Banks can accept only demand deposits from public d) Banks can accept demand and time deposits only from government Answer: A 6).Among the following which one is correct statement? a) A Nationalized bank is the sole authority to issue and manage currency in India

b) A cooperative bank is the sole authority to issue and manage currency in India c) SBI is the sole authority to issue and manage currency in India d) RBI is the sole authority to issue and manage currency in India Answer: D 7).Interest payable on savings bank accounts is________. a) Regulated by Finance Minister b) Regulated by RBI c) Regulated by Central Government d) Regulated by SBI Answer: B 8).Which are all the usual deposit accounts of banks? a) Current accounts, saving bank accounts and term deposit accounts b) Current accounts, electricity accounts and premium accounts c) Loan accounts, savings accounts and term deposit accounts d) Current bill accounts and term deposit accounts.

Answer: A 9).Fixed deposits and recurring deposits are________. a) Repayable on demand b) Repayable after an agreed period c) Non repayable d) Repayable after death of depositors Answer: B 10).Accounts are allowed to be operated by cheques in respect of _______. a) Both Current accounts and fixed deposit accounts b) Both Savings bank accounts and fixed deposit accounts c) Both Savings bank accounts and cash accounts d) Both Savings bank accounts and current ac-

counts Answer: D 11).Which among the following statement is correct? a) Saving deposit are the same as current deposits b) The rate of interest on current account and saving accounts are same c) Interest is paid on current accounts at the same rate as term deposit accounts d) Normally no interest is paid on current deposit accounts Answer: D 12).Which of the following is known as cross selling? i). Sale of debit card to the credit card holder ii). Sale of insurance policy to a depositor iii). Insurance of cash against cheque presented by a third party a) Only i) b) Only ii) c) Only iii) d) All i), ii) and iii) Answer: D 13).If a bank returns a cheque unpaid, it is called as______. a) Drawing of the cheque b) Dishonor of the cheque c) Payment of the cheque d) Cancelling of the cheque Answer: B 14).Which is the first state in India to launch RBI's epayment system for commercial tax payers? a) Punjab b) Gujarat c) Karnataka d) Kerala Answer: C 15).Who is the chairman of the committee constituted by RBI to study issues and concerns in the Micro Finance Institutions (MFI) sectors?

a) M Damodran b) C Rangrajan c) Dr. K C Chakraborty d) Y H Malegam Answer: D 16).Among the following which is known as "Demat Accounts"? a) Accounts in which shares of various companies are traded in electronic form b) Accounts which are operated through internet banking facility c) Accounts which are Zero Balance Accounts d) None of these Answer: A 17).NEFT stands for_______. a) National Electronic Funds Transfer System b) National Effective Fund Transfer System c) Non Effective Fund Transfer System d) Negotiated Electronic Fund Transfer Solutions Answer: A 18).What is the prescribed upper limit transaction through RTGS? a) Rs. 5 lakh b) Rs. 1 lakh c) Rs. 2 lakh d) Rs. 3 lakh Answer: B 19).Distribution of insurance products and insurance policies by banks as corporate agents is called as_______. a) Deposit Insurance b) General Insurance c) Bancassurance d) Banking Insurance Answer: C 20).Banks are calculating the interest of the savings bank account on________. a) Minimum balance from 10th to last day of the month b) Minimum balance during the month

c) Maximum balance during the month d) Daily product basis Answer: D 21).Among the following who is the largest share holder of a nationalized bank? a) Government of India b) RBI c) SBI d) NABARD Answer: A 22).Banks in our country normally publicize that additional interest rate is allowed on retail domestic term deposit of_______. a) Married Women b) Minors c) Senior Citizen d) Government Employees Answer: C 23).When the rate of inflation increases__________. a) Amount of money circulation decreases b) Purchasing power of money decreases c) Value of the money increases d) Purchasing power of money increase Answer: D 24).Among the following which is not considered as the money market instrument? a) Shares and bonds b) Commercial paper c) Repurchase agreement d) Certificate of deposit Answer: B 25).Which of the following is an example for the financial assets? a) Infrastructure Bonds b) Indira Vikas c) Krishi Vikas d) All the above Answer: D 26).Capital Market is a market that deals with_______. a) Long term funds

b) Gilt-edge securities c) Short term funds d) None of these Answer: A 27).Regional and Rural Banks fall within supervisory purview of_________. a) RBI b) SEBI c) IRDA d) SBI Answer: A 28).Among the following which does not comes under the category of Development Banks? a) State Finance Corporation b) Export-Import Banks c) Industrial Development Bank of India d) Industrial Investment Bank of India Answer: B 29).Which of the following is not an example of primary securities? a) Bonds b) Bills c) New Currency d) Shares Answer: C 30).Bombay Stock Exchange was made functional as early as__________. a) 1850 b) 1930 c) 1910 d) 1870 Answer: D 31).Among the following which rates is decided by the market condition and not by RBI? a) Inflation Rate b) Bank Rate c) SLR d) CRR Answer: A 32).Which among the following institutions is NOT directly associated with the financial sector in India? a) SEBI b) Planning Commission

c) BSE d) BIFR Answer: B 33).Where was the first Share Market in India was established? a) Kolkata b) Delhi c) Mumbai d) Gujarat Answer: C 34).Which of the following is a characteristic of a capital market instrument? a) Long Maturity b) Marketability c) Liquidity d) All of the above Answer: D 35).T-bills are the financial instruments initially sold by______ to raise funds. a) The government b) The private Sector Banks c) The Public Sector Banks d) Corporate Companies Answer: A 36).Among the following which is not a money market instruments? a) Treasury Bill b) Treasury Bond c) Commercial Paper d) Negotiable Certificates Answer: B 37).Money Lent for One day is called as_______. a) Term Money b) Notice Money c) Call Money d) None of these Answer: C

38).Among the following statement which is NOT correct about prudential norms of RBI? a) Lending of Scheduled Commercial banks, on a fornightly average basis, should not exceed 35% of their capital fund b) Banks are allowed to lend a maximum of 25% of their capital fund on a fortnightly basis c) Banks are allowed to borrow a maximum of 125% of their capital fund on any day, during o fortnight. d) Borrowings by scheduled commercial banks should not exceed 100% of their capital fund.

Answer: A 39).A short term credit investment created by a nonfinancial firm and guaranteed by a bank to make payment is called________. a) Treasury Bill Market b) Collateral Loan Market c) Repo Market d) Bankers Acceptance Market Answer: D 40).Money lent for 15 days or more in inter-bank market is called______. a) Notice Money b) Call Money c) Term Money d) None of these Answer: C

BUSINESS

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Food inflation benign despite weak monsoons New Delhi, Oct 14: Despite back-to-back two years of weak monsoon rains, overall food price inflation in India has remained benign, and concentrated in just two commodities - onions and pulses. Latest official data show food inflation that was under three per cent in July and August climbed to

4.3 per cent in September, largely due to high prices of onions and pulses. Even as the official data show that overall consumer price inflation inched up to 4.4 per cent in September from 3.7 per cent in August, Citi Group researchers found that the price-rise was largely concentrated in pulses and onions. When

they excluded these two commodities from the consumer price index and recalculated retail inflation in September, it came out substantially lower at 2.9 per cent. Although inflation in vegetables stands at zero per cent, it is higher than the (-) 6.4 per cent in August and (-) 7.9 per cent in July. Prices of pulses rose

CONTROL OVER FOOD INFLATION Ø Latest official data show food inflation that was under three per cent in July and August climbed to 4.3 per cent in September, largely due to high prices of onions and pulses. Ø Even as the official data show that overall consumer price inflation inched up to 4.4 per cent in September from 3.7 per cent in August, Citi Group researchers found that the price-rise was largely concentrated in pulses and onions. Ø When they excluded these two commodities from the consumer price index and recalculated retail inflation in September, it came out substantially lower at 2.9 per cent. Ø Although inflation in vegetables stands

at zero per cent, it is higher than the (-) 6.4 per cent in August and (-) 7.9 per cent in July. Ø Prices of pulses rose at a rate of nearly 30 per cent in September, substantially faster than the 25.8 per cent in the previous month. Ø The year-on-year inflation increased to 4.4

per cent in September 2015 from 3.7 per cent in August 2015, however, it is low compared to 5.6 per cent in September 2014, the release said. Ø It also said that food inflation in September 2015 (3.9 per cent) is lower than in September 2014 (6.2 per cent.)

at a rate of nearly 30 per cent in September, substantially faster than the 25.8 per cent in the previous month. The Government recently floated a fresh tender for import of 2,000 tonnes of tur dal to augment supplies. This is in addition to an earlier tender for 5,000 tonnes. Benign food inflation in India is reflective of the improvements in the management of food economy, said a research note by HSBC Global.

"Food prices in particular have had a miraculous run…Despite two successive droughts, they continue to remain benign, thanks to an intriguing web of spatial distribution of rains, soft global commodity prices and prudent government policy back home." The Union Finance Ministry said, in a statement it issued on Tuesday, that along with the latest data on industrial production, the retail inflation data points to the economy being towards steady improvement. The year-onyear inflation increased to 4.4 per cent in September 2015 from 3.7 per cent in August 2015, however, it is low compared to 5.6 per cent in September 2014, the release said. It also said that food inflation in September 2015 (3.9 per cent) is lower than in September 2014 (6.2 per cent.) (Agencies)

TCS net profit jumps 16% to Rs. 6,085 crore Chennai, Oct 14: Country's largest software services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reported a 16 per cent surge in net profit to Rs. 6,084.66 crore for the quarter ended September 30. The Mumbai-based firm had reported a profit of Rs. 5,244.28 crore in the

corresponding period last fiscal, it said in a regulatory filing. The company's total income from operations for the quarter rose 14.06 per cent to Rs. 27,165.48 crore as against Rs. 23,816.48 crore last year. The figures are in Indian GAAP. However, according to the company

statement, as per IFRS, the net profit for Q2 stood at Rs. 6,055.20 crore whereas revenues was Rs. 27,165.50 crore. TCS CEO and MD N. Chandrasekaran said: "We have delivered accelerated growth in constant currency terms for Q2. Driven by great execution on the

JUMP IN PROFIT Ø TCS has reported a 16 per cent surge in net profit to Rs. 6,084.66 crore for the quarter ended September 30. Ø The Mumbaibased firm had reported a profit of Rs. 5,244.28 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal, it said in a regulatory filing. Ø The company's total income from operations for the quarter rose 14.06 per cent to Rs. 27,165.48 crore as against Rs. 23,816.48 crore last year. Ø According to the company statement, as per IFRS, the net profit for Q2 stood at Rs. 6,055.20 crore

whereas revenues was Rs. 27,165.50 crore. Ø TCS's operating margin for the quarter stood at 27.1 per cent. Ø The company said there was a total gross addition of 25,186 people (net addition of 10,685 employ-

MTV becomes first Indian music curator for Apple Music Mumbai, Oct 14: MTV India today said it has become the first Indian music curator for Apple Music. Apple Music members will be able to access Bollywood and indie music through regularly updated playlists by MTV India. "Programming both popular and indie music on a daily basis for our TV and digital assets and producing several original music shows over the years, we are excited to give Apple Music a wide range of handcrafted playlists, which will influence and reflect the wide range of music young India tunes into," MTV India Business Head, Aditya Swamy, said in a statement. The exclusive playlists that are being curated by MTV India for Apple Music includes an Indie Top 10 series ranging from ballads to collaborations to electronica and heavy metal. Besides, people will be able to access a mix of playlists about MTV's bespoke properties such as Coke Studio@MTV and the best picks of Bollywood music with specially curated thematic lists, the statement said. MTV India also plans to enhance the offering by introducing specially curated playlists for music festivals, celebritycurated playlists and seasonal playlists. (Agencies)

ees) taking the total employee strength of 3,35,620 on consolidated basis. Ø The utilisation rate (excluding trainees) was at 86 per cent while the attrition rate stood at 16.2 per cent.

ground, our broad-based performance has been led by strong sequential growth in BFS, retail and life sciences verticals with the U.K. and North America leading the markets." The company said core markets like the U.K., North America and Europe grew smartly along with emerging markets like Latin America, India and MEA. TCS also announced a dividend of Rs. 5.50 per share. Its operating margin for the quarter stood at 27.1 per cent. The company said there was a total gross addition of 25,186 people (net addition of 10,685 employees) taking the total employee strength of 3,35,620 on consolidated basis. The utilisation rate (excluding trainees) was at 86 per cent while the attrition rate stood at 16.2 per cent. "On a quarterly basis, our retention levels have improved this quarter with a net addition of over 10,000 employees in Q2. Our hiring continues to be strong with all-time high of over 25,000 employees joining us this quarter," said Ajoy Mukherjee, executive VP and global head - human resources. (Agencies)

Cloud data centre opened in Chennai by IBM Bengaluru, Oct 14: In a move to tap the growing opportunity offered by Indian financial services sector and the government, technology major IBM announced the launch of its first public cloud data centre in India.

The new centre located in Chennai will offer Indian customers and end users increased performance and speed for data travelling to and from the region. The opening of the new data centre is part of IBM's $1.2 billion investment to expand its global cloud footprint into every major financial market. This is the second data centre of the company in India. The company did not disclose the investment for the Chennai data centre. "India's cloud market is poised for exponential growth, which makes it essential for Indian businesses to have local access to the resources and skills they need to help guarantee success," said Robert LeBlanc, senior vice president of IBM Cloud. The centre will help IBM tap into government initiatives like 'Digital India' and 'Smart Cities'. In an effort to accelerate digital transformation both at the enterprise and start-up level, IBM is also establishing a partnership with National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) to launch Techstartup.in. It is a digital hub wherein the entire Indian start-up ecosystem, including angels, mentors, investors, academia and venture capitalists, can interact with each other to grow the cloud market. In addition, IBM is launching two initiatives for developers - developerWorks Premium and a cloud certification program - to enable developers with the right tools and skills to compete and innovate in the global marketplace. (Agencies)

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India third largest startup base worldwide Bengaluru, Oct 14: After the success in the IT services industries, India has now emerged as the youngest startup nation in the world with over 72 per cent of founders are less than 35 years old. With the presence of more than 4,200 startups, the country has also become the third largest startup base worldwide.

By registering a growth of 40 per cent over the last year, India has overtaken Israel to become the third largest startup base after the U.S. and the U.K. According to a report published by Nasscom in association with research firm Zinnov, around 1,200 tech startups were born in the year 2015, out of which more than 50 per cent focus on e-commerce, consumer services and aggregators business. "India is the youngest startup nations in the world with around 72 per cent of the founders less than 35 years old, and 50 per cent rise in share of female entrepreneurs in 2015 over 2014," said Ravi Gururaj, Chairman, Nasscom, Product Council. Bengaluru remains the hot destination for entrepreneurs to launch their business and was ranked 15 globally. More than 65 per cent of the startups are located in Bengaluru, Mumbai and

NCR. Around 26 per cent of India's start-ups are located in Bengaluru; and NCR and Mumbai had 23 and 17 per cent respectively. Another reason cited for the growth of the entrepreneur ecosystem is the investment of business tycoons like Ratan Tata and Azim Premji in startups.

So far, Mr. Tata has made around 10 investments in startups. Large Indian enterprises have also formed dedicated corpus to invest in startups. Wipro has set up $100 million VC fund to invest in startups while Infosys has formed a $500 million innovation fund, of which $250 million is dedicated for India. The report published by Nasscom also reveals many interesting numbers in terms of the activities happening in the

Indian startup environment. As per the report, one of the major reasons for India's growth in the new age business is the rapid increase in the availability of risk capital. In 2015, Indian startup founders have managed to raise capital to the tune of around $4.9 billion, an increase of over 125 per cent against last year. This is also much higher compared to cumulative funding of approximately $3.2 billion over 2010-14 period. While the overall VC/ PE funding has grown by 2.2 times the seed stage funding has grown by 6.5 times. More than 390 startups have received funding compared to 175 startups in 2014, stated the report 'StartUp India Momentous rise of the Indian

World's longest flight service to be started by Singapore Airlines Toulouse (France), Oct 14: Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently said it would restart flight services between the U.S. and Singapore, making it the world's longest non-stop commercial flight service, using the newly launched ultra-long range version of the Airbus A350-900. Being the launch customers

for the new aircraft, Singapore Airlines will buy the first seven units. These will be part of the airline's earlier order of 63 A350900s. In addition, the carrier has placed an order for four A350-900s, taking the firm's total order to 67 units. The 19-hour journey for a distance of about 8,700 nautical miles, will

beat the proposed 17.5 hours flight that Emirates intends to start in February next year from Dubai to Panama City. The move is likely to also help Indian consumers who can take the connecting flight to the U.S. from Singapore. "The New York-Singapore service will be the world's longest commercial passenger route, with an expected flight time of up to 19 hours," the company said. The airline had ended the service between Singapore and both Los Angeles and New York in 2013 after nine years as the A340-500s that were used for the services were retired, besides the fuel costs were also rising. First deliveries of the A350900ULR aircraft are slated for 2018, according to Airbus. "Our customers have been asking us to restart non-stop Singapore-U.S. flights and we are pleased that Airbus was able to offer the right aircraft to do so in a commercially viable manner," Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong said. Non-stop flights between Singapore and additional points in the U.S. are also under consideration.

Optimised for non-stop flights to the U.S., planes will include a modified fuel system to increase fuel-carrying capacity. (Agencies)

A LONG FLIGHT Ø Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently said it would restart flight services between the U.S. and Singapore, making it the world's longest nonstop commercial flight service, using the newly launched ultra-long range version of the Airbus A350-900. Ø Being the launch customers for the new aircraft, Singapore Airlines will buy the first seven units.

These will be part of the airline's earlier order of 63 A350-900s. In addition, the carrier has placed an order for four A350-900s, taking the firm's total order to 67 units. Ø The 19-hour journey for a distance of about 8,700 nautical miles, will beat the proposed 17.5 hours flight that Emirates intends to start in February next year from Dubai to Panama City. Ø The airline had ended the service between Singapore and both Los Angeles and New York in 2013 after nine years as the A340-500s that were used for the services were retired, besides the fuel costs were also rising. Ø First deliveries of the A350-900ULR aircraft are slated for 2018, according to Airbus.

Start-up Ecosystem'. "The maturing Indian startup ecosystem is now contributing to the Indian economy in many ways.

Apart from positively impacting the lifestyles of citizens involved, start-ups are now creating innovative technology solutions that are addressing the key social problems that India is facing and creating significant growth opportunities for every stakeholder," said R. Chandrashekhar, President, Nasscom. Some of the major rounds of funding this year was $700 million by Flipkart from Tiger Global and Steadview Capital, Snapdeal's $500 million round from Alibaba Group, SoftBank, Foxconn among others and Paytm $635 million. (Agencies)

Volvo Group into financing Bengaluru, Oct 14: Volvo launched its financing arm Volvo Financial Services in India on Monday. It will offer a comprehensive customisable loan, lease and insurance options for truck, construction equipment, and bus customers under three different Volvo Group brands - Volvo Financial Services, Eicher Financial Services and SDLG Financial Services. (Agencies)

Cox & Kings acquires LateRooms bought Mumbai, Oct 14: Cox & Kings Group has acquired the U.K.-based LateRooms, an online hotel booking firm, for GBP 8.5 million (Rs.85 crore) from TUI Group.

LateRooms offers a full range of accommodation options with over 54,800 properties globally, which can be booked up to a year in advance. A profit making entity LateRooms has a 3.5 million opted-in and active consumer database and operates a single web platform, which optimises the website for mobile device usage. Following the announcement, Cox & Kings shares closed with a loss of 0.32 per cent at Rs.246.25 on the BSE. (Agencies)

Wholesale onion prices fall below Rs. 30/kg at Lasalgaon Mumbai, Oct 14: Wholesale prices of onion fell below Rs. 30 per kg at the Lasalgaon in Maharashtra, Asia's biggest onion market, following curbs on exports and fear of action against hoarding. According to the data maintained by Nasikbased National Horticul-

tural and Research Foundation (NHRDF), wholesale onion prices today declined to Rs 28.50 per kg at Lasalgaon from the peak Rs 57 per kg in August. "Prices are expected to come down further in the coming months because of improved supply via imports

and fresh arrival of kharif onion crop in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka," said NHRDF Director R.P. Gupta. The wholesale prices of onion at Lasalgaon are expected to be in the range of Rs. 20-30 per kg in the coming days, he added. State-owned

THE TAMING OF ONION PRICES

Ø Wholesale prices of onion fell below Rs. 30 per kg at the Lasalgaon in Maharashtra, Asia's biggest onion market, following curbs on exports and fear of action against hoarding. Ø According to the data maintained by Nasik-based National Horticultural and Research Foundation (NHRDF), wholesale onion prices today declined to Rs 28.50 per kg at Lasalgaon from the peak Rs 57 per kg in August. Ø The wholesale prices of onion at Lasalgaon are expected to be in the range of Rs. 20-30 per kg in the coming days, he added. Ø State-owned MMTC has contracted 2,000 tonnes of imported onion from China and Egypt on behalf of the government to boost availability and check prices. Ø According to NHRDF, onion harvesting in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are in full swing, while harvesting in Maharashtra has just begun. Ø The onion supplies are expected improve further as crop in most states is in good condition.

MMTC has contracted 2,000 tonnes of imported onion from China and Egypt on behalf of the government to boost availability and check prices. According to NHRDF, onion harvesting in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are in full swing, while harvesting in Maharashtra has just begun. The onion supplies are expected improve further as crop in most states is in good condition. "Although production may come down in Maharashtra due to deficit rains, the country's overall output is expected to be more or less at last year's level," Mr. Gupta said. Onion production stood at 18.73 million tonnes in the 2014-15 crop year (JulyJune), slightly lower than 19.40 million tonnes in the previous year. (Agencies)

"The ICC is delighted to welcome Nissan on board as a Global Partner and we look forward to working together for the next eight years to deliver a strong partnership at all ICC's global events, Nissan is one of the world's leading motor companies and boasts a strong international presence in both new and established markets. Nissan's values are closely aligned to those of the ICC, to be innovative, with a strong focus on delivering exciting and unique experiences for our fans and stakeholders."

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India hold nerve to seal dramatic 22-run win Agencies Indore: South Africa and India were engaged in a tense encounter in the second One-Day International (ODI) at Indore where the home team dramatically pulled off an unlikely victory after scoring just 247 in the first innings. India did not have an ideal start in the innings with opener Quinton de Kock pouncing on anything with adequate room to free arms. Hashim Amla seemed his usual, calm self but in a moment of brain-fade played a horrid shot off Akshar Patel, failed to connect and was stumped. De Kock was scoring freely but was dismissed by off-spinner Harbhajan Singh for 34 runs. India had a mild ray of hope after dismissing the openers but JP Duminy

and Faf du Plessis steadied the ship for South Africa with a 82-run partnership before Patel struck again to dismiss Duminy lbw. Not much later he got the wicket of half-centurion du Plessis, caught at

cover by Virat Kohli. This was a real opening for India and Bhuvneshwar Kumar further raised India's hopes the very next over. Bhuvneshwar got rid of David Miller for golden duck after which South Af-

rica were under intense pressure. AB de Villiers was the next man in and he never quite looked his usual self and could not score any more than 19 runs before giving a catch to a diving Kohli at cover

off Mohit Sharma and it was a very poor shot.

Farhaan Behardien then had the hopes pinned on him as he had only tailenders for company.

Dale Steyn scored 13 scratchy runs apart from one resounding six and was then dismissed by Umesh Yadav off a very poor shot which lobbed up to cover where again Kohli took the catch. The next man in, Kagiso Rabade, was unexpectedly good in his strokeplay. He was very good with his strike rotation allowing Behardien to go about his job. Asking rate was never quite a problem for South Africa hence India's only way of victory was to get all wickets. They were exactly on path for that when Harbhajan Singh got rid of

Behardien in the 40th over.

Imran Tahir was the next man in and South Africa still needed over 40 runs with just two wickets to spare. However, Rabada and Tahir were not very unnerved by the task and went about the job in astounding fashion. Rabada even hit a couple of gorgeous cover drives and a leg glance that went to fine leg for a four. Just when the crowd had become dead silent they were brought back to life with the dismissal of Imran Tahir by Bhuvneshwar and two balls later he got Morne Morkel to edge to first slip to confirm a victory for India by 22 runs.

Earlier, India managed to score a respectable 247 for nine thanks to a resilient knock by MS Dhoni after

India were reeling at 124 for six. Dhoni took it on himself to bat till the very end and he remained unconquered on a 86-ball 92.

His knock included four sixes and and seven fours.

Among the other batsmen only Ajinkya Rahane stood out scoring 51 before being dismissed by Imran Tahir. South Africa's bowling exploits was a consolidated effort with Dale Steyn, Kagiso Rabada, Morne Morkel and Tahir playing their roles perfectly.

Brief scores: India 247 for nine in 50 overs (Dhoni 92*; Dale Steyn 3/49); South Africa 225 in 43.4 overs (du Plessis 51; Akshar Patel 3/39)

Shooter Manavjit Sandhu Atletico de Kolkata fend off Kerala says he's under pressure Blasters' 2-1 to go top of ISL table ahead of World Cup Final ANI New Delhi: Indian trap shooter Manavjit Singh Sandhu has admitted that he is under immense pressure ahead of his ISSF Shotgun World Cup Final, starting from October 15 in Nicosia, Cyprus. Besides Sandhu, Glasgow Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Mohammad Asab has

been qualified to represent India at Cyprus.

Emphasizing on maximizing the participation in Olympics, Sandhu said greater participation would help to bring more medals to the country.

The three-time Olympian admitted that good performance in the World Cup Final would help to boost confidence, adding

Nissan becomes ICC's new Global Partner

ANI Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Nissan Motor Company as its new official global partner until 2023.

Speaking on the new partnership, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said, "The ICC is delighted to welcome Nissan on board as a Global Partner and we look forward to working together for the next eight years to deliver a strong partnership at all ICC's global events, Nissan is one of the world's leading motor companies and boasts a strong international presence in both new and established markets. Nissan's values are closely aligned to those of the ICC, to be innovative, with a strong focus on delivering exciting and unique experiences for our fans and stakeholders," Richardson said.

Corporate Vice President and Global Head of Marketing and Brand Strategy, Roel de Vries said, "Innovation that excites is what Nissan does, and as partners with the ICC we will introduce ways to enrich the experience of cricket fans through our rights with the global trophy tour, the flag bearer programme and new live event experiences." Roel de Vries further said that ICC is excited to be part of the global cricketing family, adding that their main aim is to share with cricket fans around the world the excitement of the game and our cars. Both are created by people who have passion for what they do.

Nissan has had many longstanding associations in the sporting world, but this is its first significant foray into cricket.

that it is a very prestigious tournament. Sandhu said that shooting has taken the mantle of being the number one sport in the country. After this tournament, the former world number one will take part in the Asian Shooting Championship, which is a qualifier for 2016 Rio Olympics, starting from November 1 at Kuwait .

ANI Kolkata: Defending champions Atletico de Kolkata registered their second win of the ongoing Indian Super League by defeating 10-man Kerala Blasters2-1 in front of 61,237 people at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

Arata Izumi put the hosts ahead in the sixth minute before Javi Lara exposed Kerala's defensive frailties to double the lead shortly after the break in the 53rd

minute. However, Kerala produced a spirited display

Mumbai to host 36th Asian Racing Conference ANI Mumbai: The Royal Western Indian Turf Club (RWITC) announced the upcoming 36th Asian Racing Conference (ARC), which is to be held here at the historic Mahalaxmi Racecourse from January 24 to January 29. The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) will organize the conference, featuring leading turf representatives and racing enthusiasts from around the

world and will be held at the historic Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The idea behind the conference is to provide a common international platform for racing administrators, turf representatives and other industry players, where they can exchange ideas, network and share experiences, and be updated about leading trends in the industry. This initiative was conceived with the idea to promote thoroughbred rac-

ing internationally and further promote the sport.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman of ARC committee, Cyrus S. Poonawalla said "It gives us immense pleasure to extend a hearty invitation to delegates from the racing world to attend 36th Asian Racing Conference. The Organizing Committee will embark on the mission to make this conference a memorable experience for the guests. We are

Debangana, Arnav in KU-AITA Talent Series Tennis Championship semis Bijoy Shankar Handique Jorhat, Oct 14: Debanga P Hazarika and Arnav P Hazarika both from Golaghat caused major upsets beating second seeds Arunesh Bora of Guwahati and Rajdeep Singh of Jorhat in the boys under 12 and under 14 years respectively to reach the semi-finals of KU-AITA Talent Series Tennis Championship which is ongoing here at Jorhat Tennis Club. The rest of the seeds sailed through smoothly to reach the semi-finals. The results on Day 3 for Girls Under 12 Years Singles Quarter

Finals are Inshika Chakma Bt. Shakshi Baruah (6-2, 63); Harshita Bora Bt. Kalpita Rajkhwa (6-0, 6-1); Nishtha Rani Borphookan Bt. Areena Phukan (6-0, 0-6, 7-6) and Kristi Boro Bt. Meghna Bhardwaj (6-0, 6-0). The result for Girls Under 14 Years Singles Quarter Finals are Janashree Saikia Bt. Meghna Bhardwaj (6-0, 6-0); Debangana Barkataki Bt. Musqaan Suave (6-0, 6-1); Baishali Bora Bt. Pratikshaa Saikia (6-2, 6-2) and Ishika Chakma bt. Harshita Borah (6-4, 6-3). The results for

Boys Under 12 Years Singles Quarter Finals are Anchit Gogoi Bt. Roktim Gogoi (62, 6-3); Siddhant Datta Bt. Jeet Dutta (6-3, 7-5); Shahir Farhazd Bt. Varun A. Kalita (6-1, 6-3) and Debanga P.Hazarika Bt. Arunesh Bora (6-1,6-4). The results for Boys Under 14 Years Singles Quarter Finals are Rishav Brahma Bt. Aayush Jay Sharmai (6-0, 6-0); Spandan Goswami Bt. Ayandeep Baruah (6-2, 6-1); Arnav P Das Bt. Rajdeep Singh (6-3, 6-1); and Swagat Kr Baruah Bt. Avishrant Bhattacharyya (6-1, 6-4).

Kholoriang FC enter quarters; overcome HSS, Tezu on penalties 9th Chongkham Champions Running Trophy ET Correspondent Chongkham, Oct 13: Kholoriang FC overcame HSS, Tezu 5-4 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 at the Chongkham mini stadium, here to enter the quarter finals of the ongoing 9th Chongkham Champions Running trophy. The tournament is being organised by the Chongkham Youth Welfare Association. The Chongkham camp of the army is helping the organizers in publicity of the event which has become a popu-

lar event of the locality.

Paiyenso Pul of HSS,Tezu scored the first goal of the match when he scored from long range just before halftime to help them go into the break with their noses in front. After halftime the the Kholoriang FC players came out with renewed resolve and were able to equalise in the 67th minute via Abean Tayeng who scored a spectacular goal showcasing outstanding skills. They kept up their attacking style of play but

as Chris Dagnall pulled one back for his side in the

80th minute and made it a nervy last ten minutes for the home side. Despite losing Mehtab Hossain for a second yellow card, Kerala kept on mounting pressure to level the score.

However, goalkeeper Juan Calatayud held his ground firmly and made two brilliant saves to block efforts from Dagnall and a long range shot from CK Vineet to help his side clinch the top spot of the season.

were not able to get the winner. The match saw some tense moments towards the end as both the teams did not want to concede a goal.

Sokiyam Korah of HSS,Tezu was yellow

carded in the dying minutes of the game. The penalties were equally interesting as players from both the teams found the net on each attempt barring one which turned out to be fatal for

HSS, Tezu. Sushil Tayang of Kholoriang FC was named player of the match for his skilful play. Tomorrow Kaba FC will locks horns with Reliance FC, Namsai.

optimistic that the conference will see incredible participation and attendance."

The ARC will include presentations made by experts in the field of racing from across the world, business sessions, social evening and more. The conference will start with the race day at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, while the committee meetings and business sessions will be held in the prestigious Oberoi and Trident

Hotels at Marine Drive.

The Opening Ceremony will also be attended by renowned personalities like Princess Zahra Aga Khan, Louis Romanet President International Federation Horse Racing Authorities in Paris, World renowned author Jocelyn Moubray Breeding, former champion international jockey now media broadcaster Hayley Turner.

Djokovic aims to clinch medal at Rio ANI Shanghai: World number one Novak Djokovic has said that 2016 Rio Olympics will be one of his priority as he is looking forward to clinch a medal for his country. Ahead of his opening match at Shanghai Masters, the 28-year-old insisted that he eagerly wants to be a member of the Olympic Serbian team.

The Serbian defending champion, however, admitted that Davis Cup also holds great importance to him as it's the lone official team competition existing in the sport. Djokovik stressed it is quite obvious that players would choose Olympic Games over Davis Cup. A 10-time Grand Slam-winner, who might miss the second round of the Davis Cup this season, has won Olympic bronze in 2008 at Beijing.

Earlier, Djokovic displayed a sparkling performance as he defeated third-seed Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-2 to lift China Open title at Beijing.

`Excited` Lehmann confident about Smith-led young Aussie line-up

ANI Sydney: Australia coach Darren Lehmann has expressed confidence over new skipper Steven Smith leading a young team in the home Test series against New Zealand.

Lehmann asserted that the transition of the new team would be 'pretty easy', adding that he is excited for the series. Meanwhile, speaking on the newcomers like Cameron Bancroft and Andrew Fekete, the Australian coach said that he felt delighted to have young players in the squad.

He, however, said that it would be exciting to see how they face players like Mitchell Johnson and Mitchell Starc at training. Australia will be missing the services of veteran wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, opening batsman Chris Rogers and all-rounder Shane Watson in the upcoming series. The hosts will play three Tests against New Zealand, starting from November 5 at Brisbane.

Shan FC beat Evergreen Youth Club ET Correspondent Haflong, Oct 14: Shan FC edged past Evergreen Youth Club by 3 goals in a match of the 11th CEM’s Cup Carnival Invitational Football tournament 2015 organized by Dima Hasao Sports Association here today at N.L. Daulagupu Sports Complex in Haflong. For Shan FC, Lalhminghlu Vantal opened the scoring in the 41st minute converting from the right flank. Edward Lalditum Vantal came with a sudden attack on the opponents before the lemon break and scored the second goal for his team in the 44th minute. At the lemon break Shan FC was leading

with two goals. Evergreen Club tried their best but could not open their account. Tuka Hauhnar of Shan FC with his great attacking strength and

scored the third goal for his team by beating the opponents’ defence in the 65th minute.

Tomorrow, Muolhoi Youth Club will play Kukistan FC.

DDSA B-div. league gets underway A Staff Reporter Dibrugarh, Oct 14: The match of the B-division football league between Cricket Club Of Dibrugarh and NACO football XI was drawn 1-1 goal here today at Chowkidinghee playground. The tournament is being organized by Dibrugarh District Sports Association (DDSA). Tomorrow, Hiloidhari

Unnayan Samity will take on Arunodoya Unnayan Committee

from 2.15 pm onwards at Chowkidinghee playground.

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FASCINATING FACTS Honeybees An ostrich's eye have hair on their is bigger than its brain. eyes.

The Arctic tern The only bird that can fly backwards flies an average of is the Hummingbird. 22,000 miles a year!

A hummingbird Alligators cannot move back- weighs less than a penny! wards.

Rabbit In The Moon A long time ago in a far distant land there lived a rabbit, a fox and a monkey who believed that they had sinned in their former lives, and so were born as animal beings.

They gathered one day, and promised to be good and to love one another as brothers, so that they could recompensate for their sins.

Taishakuten, one of the deities in the land of gods, looked down at those animals and thought: "I can hardly believe them! These days the world is full of human beings who kill, rob, and hate one another even though they are brothers and sisters, and they don't even realize that what they do is wrong. How could animals be regretful and wanting to pay for their sins? How could they even be aware of it?"

Taishakuten changed himself into a weak old man, and descended to the land where the three animals were. He laid himself down on the road, pretending to be sick, and dying. Soon the three animals passed by, and the old man said in a frail voice: "Help me, please. I'm old and weak, and too exhausted to continue my journey. I don't

have anybody to take care of me, and I don't have any food or water left." The animals were so eager to help the old man, this was their first opportunity to prove their good will! The monkey ran away to the forest, collected fruits from the trees, picked up a variety of vegetables from the fields and carried them to the sick old man. The fox went to the graveyard, and took some of the offerings the people left there for the dead.

He brought back rice cakes, fishes, and drinks. The rab-

ABRA CA DABRA

bit looked for food everywhere, but couldn't find any, and came back with nothing to offer. He was so ashamed: "I tried everywhere, but it was all in vain. Wherever I went, I had to keep away from the hunters, and the children who saw me tried to catch and bully me." He thought for a while, then he came back to where the old man was. He saw the monkey and the fox sitting proudly before the old man who still looked weak and pale. The rabbit

approached them and said:"I'll go away to find some more food, meanwhile collect some twigs ,make a fire and wait for me." The monkey and the fox were angry:"What did you bring to him.......nothing..! And now, you ask us to make a fire so you can keep yourself warm! What a shame!"?It was getting dark and chilly.

The monkey and the fox did what they had been told to do. After a little while, the rabbit came without bringing back anything at all. He approached the sick man. He could feel that he was not an ordinary man:" There is something divine in him........" He bowed, and said: "My Lord, I don't have the capabilities like the monkey and the fox do, but I have my small body to offer you to eat" With those words he leaped into the burning fire........

In that very instant, the old man disappeared and in his place there stood the deity, Taishakuten. He sent the rabbit to the moon and put him there forever, so that people will always remember him whenever they look up at a full moon.

Camels have A starfish doesn't have a brain. three sets of eyelids.

The flying fox is Flamingos can only eat with their a bat with a wing span over five feet. heads upside down.

CRAFTY CRAFTS Tissue Paper Painting What You Need: o Colorful tissue paper o Plain white paper o Bowl of water o Scissors Instructions: 1.

Cut shapes and designs of your choice out of the tissue paper.

2.

Dip the shapes in the bowl of water.

3.

Next, carefully remove the wet tissue paper shapes and place on the piece of white paper.

4.

Let it sit on the paper for at least 5 minutes.

5.

Last, peel the tissue paper off the white paper and you have a painted picture!

Note: Depending on what kind of tissue paper you use, the dyes might stain clothing (and fingers).

LAUGH OUT LOUD Tortoise and a Rabbit wrote an entrance exam, Tortoise got 80%, Rabbit got 81%.

Both went for admission in an engineering college, Cut-off needed was 85%.

Rabbit didn't get admission, but the Tortoise got admission. ..... ... ...

U remember when we were in the 1st standard, the tortoise won a race.

Sports quota ... 5% marks extra

Rubber Pencil What You Need: o A pencil Instructions: 1.

Loosely hold a pencil near its tip between your thumb and forefinger.

2.

Move your hand up and down allowing the pencil to wobble.

3.

The faster you wobble the pencil, the more this works.

Your wooden pencil looks like it's turned to rubber!

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