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Page 12 Vol. 1

Issue 288

Dibrugarh, Saturday, March 26, 2016

Pul urges IG, ITBP to place two dedicated Helicopters in Arunachal Proper huts, health and education facilities for the forces so that they can bring their families To set up an ITBP Battalion at eastern zone too given its strategic importance

CM Pul during his discussions with ITBP officials. ET Photo

Citing strategic importance of the eastern part of Arunachal bordering Myanmar, CM urged to set up an ITBP Batallion at eastern zone too.

He told that land shall be provided at minimal rate by the people.

He stress for more recruitment of Arunachalee youths into ITBP as the local guys are more familiar with the locality

He further asked the visitors to prepare an assessment report with sector wise details of infrastructure requirements, pho-

MMS to host Exhibition

Golaghat, Mar 25: Golaghat Maheswari Mahila Sangathan will organise Gangour Exhibition on 31st March from 10:30am at Maheswari Bhawan.

President, Mina Nagori and Secretary Ranjana Binnani requested all to participate in the same.

(Correspondent)

295 cattle seized Dhubri, Mar 25 : Border Security Force (BSF) manning the IndoBangladesh border seized 295 cattle heads from various parts of border including Nilokhiya, Mahamaya, Bhogdahar char and Dewaner-Alga, while cattle being smuggled out to Bangladesh through the porous border, a BSF official informed. (Correspondent)

With just 9 days left for the first phase of assembly election in Assam, this Upper Assam town is gripped in saffron colour ahead of prime minster Narender Modi's election rally, his first ever address in Tinsukia after being elected as prime minister of the country.

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PM Narendra Modi will address an election rally in support of BJP Tinsukia candidate Sanjay Kishan at around 10.00 am on Saturday at Janomukh Sports Ground at Borguri in Tinsukia, a party leader said.

Last minute preparations are in full swing by the saffron party with its top leaders including

tographs of difficult areas, hurdle as well as solutions, program and also to submit a copy of demands. He said to extend full support from the state govt., district administration and the local people to them.

He also informed that the state govt will make a Single Window System for forest clearance, mines & minerals and land acquisition to facilitate the armed forces, central agencies and other private sectors for speedy implementation of their project in the state. He further urged the armed forces to work in tandem with the state govt.

While M S Rawat, Inspector General of ITBP apprised the Chief Minister that connectivity as the main hurdles for the armed forces serving in border areas. He also informed that due to minimal allocation of fund to the ITBP, progress of infrastructure development in Border areas in Arunachal Pradesh is very slow and seek the support of the Chief Minister in pursuing the matter with the Centre.

He said that ITBP has recruited highest numbers of Arunachalee youths among the armed forces and further assured to seek special quota for

More recruitment of Arunachalee youths into ITBP as the local guys are more familiar with the locality Border State. He informed that currently 10 ITBP Batallions are operating in the state and 6 more battalions have been proposed for the Border areas in Arunachal, out of which 4 has been approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs. He further informed that 2 ITBP battalions are necessary for Itanagar. He further seek for reduction of VAT from 12.5% to 5% for CSD items in the state for the welfare of the defence personnel in the state.

He was accompanied by Ishwar Singh, DIG, Ajay Pal Singh, DIG and Angad Prasad Yadav, Commandant, Sector ITBP.

APYC raises objections to Commissioner, Housing’s order to Cong MLAs vacate bunglows A Staff Reporter Itanagar, Mar 25

Sharply reacting to the order issued by the Commissioner Housing against senior Congress leaders, namely Tapang Taloh and Rajesh Tacho to vacate their bungalows, the Arunachal Pradesh Youth Congress (APYC) said that the order was “unlawful, biased, and vindictive with intent to harass the occupants”.

The Commissioner Housing, in the notification, has directed the occupants to vacate the bungalow within

Election storm to hit Tinsukia as stage set for BJP topman first ever rally after being PM Rishu Kalantri.

Tinsukia, March 25

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Formation of BJP govt. in Assam is a certainty: Amit Shah

Better connectivity for easy and faster movement of the defence forces in the border area

and hilly terrains. “It will be of great help during emergency” he said. He further urged the paramilitary forces to win the hearts and confidence of the local people and to maintain good relations with the civilians.

CM urged IG to place at least two dedicated Helicopters for ITBP in Arunachal for emergency services, one at Ziro for Western Arunachal and another at Mohanbari for Eastern Arunachal.

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WHAT PUL ASKED FOR

“Connectivity to the border areas is must for easy and faster movement of the defence forces in the border area” said Chief Minister Kalikho Pul while discussing issues related to border area with M S Rawat, Inspector General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Frontier Sector, Shillong who called on him on Thursday in Chief Minister’s Office.

He said, “Suspension bridge and CC Footsteps has to be constructed where requires and maintain to improve the connectivity in the border areas”.

The Border porter track should also be maintained for facilitating patrolling in the border areas, he added.

As the defence personnel serving in border areas are living a harsh life, basic amenities like education and health should be look into so that they can bring their families with them. “Proper huts should also be built and maintained for them”, he stressed.

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Ram Madhav who has already arrived here to look after the election rally.

Speaking to ET correspondent, BJP spokesperson Manoj Bora said, the party is expecting a gathering of around 50000 supporters of BJP from 8 LAC. These include All 5 LAC's from Tinsukia district and Chabua, Lahoal and Duliajan LAC's from Tinsukia distirct, he added.

Bora said, PM Narendra Modi will be campaigning for candidates from all 8 LAC's and all the candidates from these 8 constituencies will remain present on stage.

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seven days, failing which they will be ‘forcefully evicted’ from the premises.

Arguing that there are certain norms of allotment and eviction of government quarters and bungalows, the APYC reasoned that since the two are elected representatives they too deserve bungalows as do other elected representatives.

“They can continue to occupy the bungalow till an alternative accommodation is arranged by the concerned authority, but asking the occupants to vacate within seven days is illogical and

abnormal”, said APYC spokesperson Niglar Veo. The APYC demanded that the concerned authority reconsider its biased order and show impartiality while allocating bungalows to the elected representatives, and requested that occupants be provided sufficient time period till alternative arrangements are made by the allocating authority (Housing).

As expected, Kalikho Pul led government has started showing its vindictive attitude towards the Congress legislators.

Saying that the Pul-led Government has started showing its vindictive attitude towards the Congress legislators, the APYC reminded Pul that even after dropping of several ministers during the Congress Government they were not issued vacate orders and were rather allowed to retain their bungalows for an indefinite period.

“Pul must also understand that the legality of his government is sub-judice and his arbitrary decision will be mocked by the courts soon”, added Veo.

The huge crowd which attended Amit Shah’s (pic inset) poll rally in Sonari.

Pic - Mritunjoy Das ET Bureau Sibsagar/Sonari, Mar 25

BJP President Amit Shah today hit out at Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi saying the state made no progress and during his 15-year tenure, which only saw unprecedented corruption and illegal infiltration.

Addressing election campaign meetings at these two places, he promised that BJP would take Assam on the road of progress if voted to power

by ensuring a corruption-free government and stopping illegal infiltration from Bangladesh.

"Corruption is highest in Assam. No money is being spent for development of roads, electricity supply, building good hospitals. If you search, the money sent for development will be found in the ministers' houses," Shah claimed.

He held the Congress-led state government "responsible" for "people remaining below the poverty line, 42 per cent not

receiving clean drinking water, no electricity, no proper facilities for adivasi tea garden workers, increased maternal and child mortality rate, and 19,000 incidents of atrocities against women."

The central government gave funds for several development schemes but Gogoi could not give (project) completion certificates when asked for and that is why development has remained halted in Assam, he claimed.

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BJP will accord top priority to the issue of illegal immigration : FM Arun Jaitley their vote bank politics. However, if the BJP is voted to power in Assam, we are going to end the influx from the neighbouring country by sealing the International border between the two countries," said Jaitley.

A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Mar 25

The BJP today promised to curb all the major problems in the state of Assam if it comes to power, and also assured that the issue of illegal immigration will be dealt with in a time bound and priority manner.

Launching the party’s vision document for the year 201615, Union finance minister and senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley said that, it is important to vote the BJP led alliance to power to solve all the burning issues in the state. "The Congress has all along been encouraging illegal migration in Assam for

"In the last 15 years of the Congress government, it failed to fulfil the aspirations of the people. However, our priority will be infiltration, and we are going to seal the IndoBangladesh border within a stipulated time to solve the problem," he said.

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

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Majuli-the land which still awaits govt.'s attention ET Correspondent Jorhat, Mar 25

Prime Minister Narendra Modiwill kick-off the BJP's poll campaign in Assam tomorrow by addressing public meetings in Tinsukia, Majuli, Bihpuria, Bokakhat and Jorhat.

He will become the first Prime Minister to visit Majuli, an island located in between river Brahmaputra and Lohit.

The people have pinned high hopes and expectations from the visit of Prime Minister

Modi, who will also address a gathering of 8,000 people on the Kerala Gaon field in Garmur area of the island.

The Prime Minister will also be addressing rallies at Rangapara and Hailakandi on Sunday.

Majuli, which is the biggest river island in the world, holds a 60-decade old cultural heritage landscape. However, the landscape still awaits basic development despite 67 years of independence. The land-

scape is connected with the Jorhat town only by a 50minute long ferry boat service.

The beautiful island, with a total area of 1,250 square kilometers, still is a victim of government's negligence.

Many governments in Assam, including the AGP, and present Congress government, which is ruling since last 15 years, have failed to build a connecting bridge to Majuli from Jorhat.

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‘Losar’ celebration adds traditional fervor in Arunachal ANI Itanagar, Mar. 25

The people in Arunachal Pradesh celebrate different festivals. Recently, the Monpa tribe in the state celebrated ‘Losar’ or New Year festival with great joy and fervour.

The picturesque hill station of Tawang came alive with the celebration of Losar by the Monpa community.

The festival, which is marked by offering prayers, incense stick and gifts at the monastery, is celebrated with high festive spirit and feasting together with friends and relatives.

On the occasion, the people from different tribes and religions came together and joined to celebrate with

dances and songs.

“Losar is all about merrymaking. On the first day of Losar, we prepare feast among our families and on the second day we exchange gifts among relatives and finally on the third day we celebrate the festival among the community,” said Yd.Thongchi, a local.

During this festival, the young boys and girls performed a colorful traditional dance of Monpa community. A group of artists also performed a traditional masked dance called ‘Aji Lhamu’ to enthrall the audience.

“Losar starts from 9th February. So, it is regarded as the first day of the month and today is ‘Purnima’ which is the end of Losar. Today, we are celebrating Losar officially. I wish all of you Happy Losar,” said Sange Lamui, a local.

On the occasion, the artists

from Bhutan also performed their traditional song and dance with their famous musical instruments called Yang-Chin, Pi-Wang or fiddle, flute and dranyen.

“This is for the first time we are here and it feels great. It’s a wonderful weather. Here the festival is celebrated with dance and songs same as in Bhutan. There is no such difference in its celebration. In Bhutan, we organize Archery match and different dance forms are performed. The people of Arunachal are really good and they gave us a warm welcome,” said Karma, an artist from Bhutan.

Losar is celebrated all over the countries where ‘Mahayana Buddhism’ is preached and they send out a message of peace, love and harmony through this festival.

‘Losar’ celebration adds traditional fervor in Arunachal

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DIBRUGARH, SATURDAY, MARCH 26

PAGE 2 ASTRO FOR YOU Aries Today, you may receive some kind of material support from family. It is probably for a wise cause, so be sure to use it accordingly. You may spend the evening with those very loved ones who have supported you.

Taurus There is a strong prospect that you will work extremely hard to prove yourself at your workplace today. At times, the returns may not be in proportion to your efforts. You will unwind at the end of the day with a happy and content feeling.

Gemini Family comes first for you, and today will be no different. You will be preoccupied by thoughts of providing comforts and luxuries to your family members. At the workplace, your ability to take initiatives will benefit you. A grand dinner with those close to you is also on the cards.

Cancer Early today, you may spend a great deal of time thinking about your career and future.

In the afternoon, you will device a plan on how to go about it, and by evening, you may even put the plan into action. You will spend some time with the near and dear ones.

Leo Today is one mushroom that may turn out to be unpalatable. The stars indicate that this day shall be smeared with quite a few unsatisfactory moments, especially in the afternoon. A certain sense of wildness and volatility shall dominate your actions today. So, you would be wise to take valuable inputs and advice from your seniors at work today. But in a complete change, the night brings with it a guzzling fountain of rational thoughts that shall fill your mind.

Virgo Domestic responsibilities will rule the roost today. Subordinates will offer the best of their support to you. But remember that the value of what you seek will exact the maximum efforts on your part. Be wary of people.

Libra Some things on the personal front may undergo a turning point today. Now is the time for change. Changes are good and maybe even needed, although you may not see it that way at the moment. Expect monetary gains that will help you go a long way in life (a handsome bequest perhaps!). Think with your heart, and attach importance to relationships. Spending quality time with your near and dear ones is a very good habit.

Scorpio Small problems and tiny things will keep you on your feet as you tackle them with tact and precision. On the family front, you will enjoy marital bliss as you communicate on a spiritual level with your partner. You may end up planning a romantic vacation for the near future. On the whole, it will be an animated and lively day.

Sagittarius Trouble is brewing, and there is a strong possibility of you being caught up in it real bad. But as things progress, you will become high-spirited and noble-minded. Later in the day, a cozy time spent with friends and family will bring much peace and calm.

Capricorn Many a time, we emulate others or get inspired by certain thought-provoking actions which explain most of the initiatives we undertake. Your actions today will be inspired too, says Ganesha. However, later in the day, you are likely to get into arguments that may drag you into legal disputes.

Aquarius Money ahoy! You are blessed with the Midas touch today, and you need to take advantage of it! Competition will be left far behind as you zoom off into the skies of success. But watch out for the envious ones, who are ready to pull the rug from under your feet at the slightest excuse.

Pisces While your day at work ought to begin with a whirlwind of creative ideas and suggestions from your side, you will run out of juice by mid-day. Perhaps, it is time to take a short break over the weekend from work to recharge your batteries.

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CPI (ML) leaders pay tribute to Shaheed-E-Azaam, Bhagat Singh Ministers are giving communal speeches and instigating Hindu right wing organisations to destroy the peace of our Country by Communal riots and other kind of violence” alleged Shyamal Dutta.

Dr R S Prasad President of Dr B R Ambedkar Study Circle also alleged that after BJP Government was formed the intolerance activities are rapidly growing up where Rohith Vemula a Phd Research Scholar and a Dalit Student of Hyderabad Central University committed suicide as he was suspended by Vice Chancellor as because two BJP Central Ministers have forced

ET Correspondent Kokrajhar, Mar 25: The Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-S) slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its failure to implement the promised and for the 2014 Lok Sabha election the group has also urged the voters not to vote for BJP and AGP in the ensuing assembly election which is scheduled to be on April 4 and 11 next.

BR Ferengga, General Secretary of the NDFB (Songbijit) in a press statement today said that BJP party can win several seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha election in the state including Mongaldoi, Tejpur, Lakhimpur, but after winning the saffron

‘Dr. Ambedkar Chair’ Granted to Tezpur University ET Correspondent Tezpur, March 25 : The Dr. Ambedkar Foundations under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has approved the proposal of Tezpur University for setting up a Dr. Ambedkar Chair at the University.

The main objective of the scheme is to provide a well-equipped centre of learning at the University for understanding, assessing and disseminating the ideals of the founding father of the Constitution of India Dr. B.R. Ambedkar through research and other academic activities.

party never think about building welfare of the indigenous peoples of the north bank of Brahmaputra. The indigenous including Bodo expects lots of development and solutions for the Bodo issues, but yet to get good response from the BJP led NDA government in its reality.

“After winning large seats in the state, Sarbananda Sonowal, State president of BJP became Union Minister at the centre, which has not paid any attention towards welfare as well affection towards Bodos and indigenous peoples. On the other hand, Sarbananda and his party have allowed 50 lakhs of Islamic Bangladeshi to grant citizenship in the state with-

Hyderabad Central University Vice Chancellor to suspend Rohith Vemula without any reason and on the other hand, Kanhaiya Kumar the President of JNUSU was also arrested on sedition charge which was also a Conspiracy of BJP Government to suppress the voices.

“RSS and BJP leaders are traitors of our country where Shaheed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Rohith Vemula, Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid, Anirban Bhattacharyaa are the real heroes of our Country. I appeal all youths of our Country to follow the ideology and principles of these heroes” said Bikash Dasgupta.

ET Correspondent Jorhat, Mar 25: Good Friday celebrated along with rest of the globe at various churches and organization here at Jorhat. A day long prayer services was held at one of the most oldest Catholic Church under the province of Dibrugarh Diesis Father, Barthalomeo Dhingra, who led the prayer services where Fathers of Don Bosco, Baghchung, Brothers of Rua Home, Sisters from Carmel Society, Saint Mary’s Sisters and Sisters from Missionary of Charity and among others

out checking their originality. The indigenous peoples like Bodos of the facing hardships following insincerity attitudes from the BJP in their living, so the NDFB (S) declared BJP party as antipeople” alleged Ferengga.

The militant outfit leaders also criticized the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and said that the common Bodo peoples had to face severe situation during the AGP regime in 1980 where several Bodo leaders in the party like Rekha Rani Das Boro, Durga Das Boro, Thaneswar Boro were prominent ministers. The NDFB(S) militant outfit has urged the common voters not to vote for the candidates of BJP and AGP in the upcoming assembly election.

Dima Hasao icons roped in to increase voters' percentage ET Correspondent, Haflong, Mar 25: The Dima Hasao District Election Office under The systematic voters' education and electoral participation (SVEEP) has decided to involve the icons of Dima Hasao in spreading awareness campaign across the district.

Banners adorning Rewati Chetri of Miss India 2015 finalist repute, international footballer Baoringdao Bodo and national level body builder Gobinda Ghatowar will be seen spreading the message of importance of vote among the people in the district specially the young voters.

This decision was initiated by the nodal officer of the SVEEP programme Zagir Khan as a way to encourage

Jorhat celebrates Good Friday with enthusiasm

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ET Correspondent Margherita, Mar 25: CPI (ML) Leader of Margherita, Shyamal Dutta, Bikash Dasgupta and Dr B R Ambedkar Study Circle President Dr R S Prasad gave tribute to ShaheedE-Azaam, Bhagat Singh on 23 March at Margherita.

“Today people of our country are suffering from price inflation and other basic problems where farmers, workers and common people are deprived from their basic rights. Farmers are committing suicide which is a great shame for our Country people where Prime Minister Narendra Modi Led BJP Government and there

NDFB(S) urges to vote against BJP-AGP

attended the same were United Christian Forum and other Christian organization took part in the special prayer service which was organized at the Lichubari Catholic Church.

On the other hand Good Friday was celebrated with great fun and gaiety in places like Mariani Rajabari, Madhapur, Borbheta Baptist Church, Ishwar prem Baptist church, eastern Theological College Baptist church ad Don Bosco Parish church etc.

participation in the ensuing assembly election.

Amarendra Barua Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer said that through this activity he is hopeful of increasing awareness among people to exercise their democratic right.

Emphasising on the importance of exercising voter's right DC, DEO and RO Baruah added that in today's age highlighting renowned figures have proven to be very effective and various activities by SVEEP will certainly increase the voter percentage in the district.

To reach maximum house holds, the district administration has also roped in services of Nehru Yuva Kendra, various other NGOs, students, teachers etc.

Election Observers visit Chaygaon and Hajo ET Correspondent Rangia, Mar 25 : The ECI Observer for Chaygaon and Palashbari LAC under Kamrup Election District R.K. Jain today visited some of the Polling Stations in Chaygaon LAC and reviewed the basic amenities in these Polling Stations required for smooth functioning of the polling process.

He also had a confabulation with local people in terms of their awareness

for the forthcoming assembly poll. On the other hand, Rajendra Ratnoo, the Election Observer for Hajo LAC also visited some Polling Stations under Hajo LAC and took stock of the polling preparedness to ensure free, fair and peaceful election. He had an interaction with the local people to ascertain their voting awareness. The Observers were accompanied by the concerned constituency magistrates and other officials.

Training of Poll officials in Kamrup ET Correspondent Rangia, Mar 25 : To ensure the election process free, fair, peaceful and error free in Kamrup Election District, the training of the 2nd and 3rd Polling Officers was held in Suren

Ram Das College of Hajo today.

Altogether 542 numbers of Poll officials were covered in today’s training programme. The next training will be held on March 27.

Candidates’ require permission for publishing banner, poster ET Correspondent Rangia Mar 25: In allegiance to instructions of ECI, the Kamrup Election District has made mandatory for the political parties, contesting candidates or his/her Election Agent under Boko, Chaygaon, Palashbari and Hajo LAC to take permission from Media Certification and Monitoring Committee(MCMC) cell in advance before printing any poster, banner, handout etc. and publishing or airing political advertise-

ment. The committee members will verify the contents of the advertisements sought to be published or aired by the concerned political parties, candidates before releasing it via print or electronic media. The committee will keep strict vigil on any violation of the same from any quarter. The Printing presses are also directed to submit a declaration regarding printing of any kind election related printing works of political parties and candidates.

Rangia Kite for voter awareness ET Correspondent Rangia, Mar 25: A kite festival and kite compitition was organised

by Rangia district Election officer Kailash Karthik for creating awareness among the Voters specially new voters at Rangia District Sports association Play ground on Friday at 4 pm.

The competation was inaugurated by Bimal Deka ADC and Circle officer

Rangia.

Hitesh Barman prof.

Rangia college, DEO Kailash Karthik, Circle officer of Kayan Rajashree Kashyap and SDIPRO of Rangia Sikha Saikia were among the guests of the Festival. All total 50 participants specially students participated in the compitition. A cultural progm was also organised in this context.

KLO cadre apprehended ET Correspondent Kokrajhar, Mar 25: Security forces from police and army apprehended a cadre of Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO) from Maktaigaon area on Friday under Gossaigaon PS in Kokrajhar district, identified as Ranjay Barman of Maktaigaon. He was involved with extortion, new cadre recruitment and arms peddling in the area. A pistol along with live bullet was recovered from him.

KLO cadre apprehended in Kokrajhar

Scientific advisory committee of KVK Sonitpur ET Correspondent Tezpur, Mar 25 : The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK),Sonitpur was held recently at its office campus . The meeting was chaired by Dr. H C Bhattacharyya, Director of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. The Programme Coordinator of KVK, Sonitpur, Dr. Promod Ch. Deka while welcoming the dignitaries’ and other stake holders opined that the KVK,Sonitpur with its limited resources are trying to uplift the economic condition of the He also presented a farming community of glimpses of the activities performed by the the district.

scribed about the convergence mode of work module with other stake holders and KVKs for bringing visibility in a district. The Chief Scientist RARS, Lakhimpur Dr. KK Sarmah, District Agriculture Officer, Sonitpur Karuna Nath, Asstt. Director Of Agriculture,Sonitpur Mr. Swapan Sarma, Asstt.

KVK in the recent past.

Dr. R. Bordoloi, Principal Scientist, Agricultural Technology Appli-

cation Research Institute (ATARI), Zone III, Shillong while attending the meeting de-

General Manager, NABARD, Dilip Das, representatives from DVO & AH, Sonitpur and District Fishery and Development Officer, Sonitpur also took part in the discussion. Members from NGOs, ABITA, RGVN, Shristi

DIBRUGARH, SATURDAY, MARCH 26

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No interference to police Good Friday observed by personnel while on duty, Pul Christians in Itanagar A Staff Reporter Itanagar, Mar 25: Chief Minister Kalikho Pul today assured his full support to the police personnel in discharging their duty with assurance that there will be “no interference” from the government.

Pul said this during his interaction with the newly selected candidates of the Arunachal Pradesh Police Service (APPS) at his office.

“I understand the difficult situation in which the police personnel have to serve,” said the chief minister.

“They risk their career and life but they hardly get appreciation. Our government will ensure that their service is fully acknowledged.”

minded them that their duty is towards the people and not political leaders.

Advising them not to be biased in their duty, Pul re-

When dealing with the law breakers, Pul said “the mo-

District Task Force meeting on NSD held ET Correspondent Pasighat, Mar 23: "tOPV (trivalent oral polio vaccine) will be completely withdrawn replaced by bOPV (bivalent oral polio vaccine) on the ensuing National Switch Day (NSD), scheduled to be held on April-25" informed DC Isha Khosla while holding the first District Task Force meeting on NSD on Wednesday. Highlighting the significance of NSD, Khosla said though East Siang too has achieved tremendous success in polio eradication would join with enthusiasm and zeal with rest part of the nation on NSD. She exhorted the medical fraternity to work out detailed preparedness to launch the program successful. Taking privilege, she instructed DDSE to prepare a list of all registered, unregistered and private schools and to forward the report to medical department so that medical team could conduct routine health checkup in all schools on regular basis.

DMO Dr. M. Perme and DRCHO Dr. T Gao opined that switch also must be a globally coordinated process. Any use of tOPV after April 2016 could jeopardize polio eradication by generating circulating vaccinederived polioviruses from the type 2 component of the vaccine. Removal of OPVs would be done in a phased manner, from both routine programs and campaigns, to minimize the risk of new polio cases. The first phase of OPV removal is a switch from the current trivalent oral polio vaccine (tOPV), containing antigens for poliovirus types 1, 2, and 3, to bivalent OPV (bOPV), containing only types 1 and 3. The department will ensure validation of "NO tOPV" at all vaccine storage points in the government and of commercial suppliers and all the sterilized waste of tOPV will be disposed off safely in the district. The meeting was attended by JDHS Dr. K Lego, DDSE Obuk Panor, DD (ICDS) PE Angu, medical officers and ZPMs as members.

“We are not to appease each other but to serve our people. We must ensure that no one takes the law for granted,” Pul said.

tive should be to reform not to punish.”

“Our position demands high responsibility. We are few among the 13 lakhs population of our state selected to serve our people. We do not hold any permanent power over our position.

We are mere facilitator assigned with certain duties,”

said the chief minister.

Also urging them to report on any lapses in the functioning of the government, he appreciated the hard work put by the candidates in passing the recently concluded test for APPSC examinations.

“I understand that many government rules are obso-

lete and it pains me to see that it took three years for the APPSC examinations to finally conclude. To prevent any such future inconveniences, your support to the government in taking corrective measures is highly essential,” he said.

Taking serious note of the one and half month delay in joining the 11-month police training course at North East Police Academy in Shillong, the chief minister ordered for immediate expediting of all formal procedures for their immediate appointment in the services.

Good Friday observed by Christians in Itanagar He also advised the selected candidates to encourage future aspirants of the civil services.

“You must share with them your stories of hardships, stories that will inspire.

Keep writing in newspapers and social media,” he urged.

A prepared society is always safe: DC ET Correspondent Pasighat, Mar 22: "A prepared society is always safe" stated East Siang Deputy Commissioner Isha Khosla while holding a series of high-level meeting with the doctors, police, officers, councilors, PRI leaders and representatives of NGOs to discuss on preparedness and early launching of intensified drive aiming source reduction of dengue.

After threadbare discussion and reviewing the measures taken to control spread of dengue last year, Khosla lauded the efforts of DMO Dr. M Perme and his team for good management stating that "Dengue Fever"

was rearing its ugly head again in the district last year with new cases of infections but there have been no mortality. She advised to prepare suitable long-term plan for the current year along with immediate and emergency measures.

Severe water-logging due to construction activities in the township and lack of awareness amongst the common masses might become breeding grounds for the deadly Aedes mosquitoes.

People must work with health authorities in preventing accumulation of materials where water gets stored allowing mosquitoes to breed. Municipal Council along with medical team,

local leaders and NGOs should put their best efforts to destroy all breeding grounds and ensure that the disease is not spread, advised the DC. They should also conduct house to house survey spreading awareness in the society and ensure availability medical assistances in hospital, CHCs and PHCs round the clock and closely monitor and report the DC time to time, Khosla added in her deliberation.

DMO Dr. M Perme while suggesting massive cleanliness drive in the township, has said the accumulation of non-biodegradable products such as automobile tyres, plastic containers and

tin products provide conducive environment for prolific breeding of mosquitoes. As preventive steps to cut short the transmission, the department was all set to carryout anti-larval work, source reduction exercise, fogging, educating the public and much more on regular basis. Adequate paramedical staffs were ready to be deployed to tackle any difficult situation and medical officers would not turn away any patient with symptoms of any kind of vector born disease.

Microbiologist Dr. B Apum and Dr. T Riso (DVBDO) presented the detail report on precautionary measures through Power Point Presentations.

Congress to win assembly elections with thumping majority: Tarun Gogoi Vinod Kr. Singh Dhemaji, Mar. 25: Keeping behind BJP and other allies parties, Tarun Gogoi led Congress government will win the upcoming assembly elections with thumping majority. Congress government strongly resolves to serve the poor and the needy that they have been doing in Assam since the last 15 years. This was stated by Tarun Gogoi at an election campaign at Silapathar under 114 no Jonai Constituency in Dhemaji district. The meeting was held today prior to the visit of Narendra Modi to Majuli and Lakhimpur.

Condemning BJP as a rationalist party, he said that Congress is a secular party and resolves to work for all sections of people irrespective of caste or creed. Since 2001 the lines of developments cannot be counted under their regime. Each and every scheme in the field of educa-

people are hoping to enter a new heaven with Him on the last resurrection.

The day long programme which include the mass procession by the believers in the thoroughfare of the Itanagar township and enacted the whole 14 stations of the cross.

Pasighat rape case: APSCW member meets victim

ET Correspondent Pasighat, Mar 25: Member of Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW), Oter Ering Tayeng yesterday met the 38 years old deaf widow rape victim who was allegedly kidnapped and raped

by Naku Dai of Mirsam village and Takang Saroh of Berung village on 17th March last. Reportedly, Pasighat Police has registered a case No. 61/2016 U/ s 376 (D) IPC and arrested both the accused.

APSCW member OE Tayeng while meeting the victim has guided her to

avail Arunachal Pradesh victim compensation scheme (2011) and legal aids. Tayeng strongly condemned the cowardice act and demanded for exemplary punishment to the rapists duo as per law of the land.

The APSCW member also met and appreciated Odo Perme who found the victim in unconscious condition, 4km away from her village on 17th of March evening. While interacting with Michi Yanya (SI), officer in charge of the case and Tayeng appreciated the police for prompt action.

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She urged Yanya to expedite the trail and complete the investigation process so that the accused are punished immediately.

Yanya while informing that due to non-availability of forensic laboratory in the state the investigation process in rape and other related cases get delayed, Tayeng assured to take up the issue with appropriate authority so that one forensic laboratory is established in the state and adequate force is made available at Pasighat police station to curve the growing crime.

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NOTICE It is for general information of public, political parties and contesting candidates of 18- Howraghat (ST)LAC and 19-Diphu(ST)LAC that the following special arrangements are made during conduct of General Elections to the Assam State Assembly, 2016.

Chief Minister of Assam Tarun Gogoi seen hold a sword during a election campaign in Dhemaji. Pic - UB Photos tion, health, women empowerment, communication and infrastructure has come under the congress led government. Congress is a friend in good days as well as bad days. Congress has fought violent storms and has come to the right track to win the ensuing elections. He urged the people to vote for the Congress in return for peace,

harmony and development.

Criticizing Sanmilito Ganashakti party, he said, Ganashakti cannot bring forth development in the region stating that Mising Autonomous Council and funds are provided by congress led State government.

BJP has miserably failed to live up to the expectations of the people of the state. Where is

Sarbananda? Where are the mountains of words that were given by Narendra Modi and Sarbananda to the people of Assam during the Lok Sabha elections? Where are the ache dins? He questioned. He urged the public to vote for young and dynamic leader Sushil Pegu, Congress candidate for Jonai Constituency for betterment and prosperity of the region.

6th Dera Natung Badminton Championship gets underway at Itanagar ment has approved the annual budget 2016 and the education sector has been given prime focus so that the infrastructure of the educational institution is addressed, and appealed to the students community to work hard and concentrate on studies and also play games and sports to stay fit and bring laurels for their state and country.

In-charge principal Professor I M Dubey, Professor M Q Khan, DNGC general secretary Gyogi Tade also spoke on the occasion.

mises having the passion reading of the day. They venerated the cross on which Jesus died for them.

Everybody in line came and kissed the cross. They thanked Jesus Christ for dying for their sins and having happiness in their life, saved by His death. The

GOVERNMENT OF ASSAM OFFICE OF THE DEUPTY COMMISSIONER KARBI ANGLONG DIPHU

SPORTS

A Staff Reporter Itanagar, Mar 25: The 6th Dera Natung Badminton Championship was inaugurated today at the college auditorium by newly inducted Parliamentary Secretary for Sports and Youths affairs Mutchu Mithi.

A total of 30 participants from the college, including teaching as well as nonteaching staffs are participating in the tournament which will continue till March 27 next.

Addressing the students and staffs of the college Mithi said that the present govern-

A Staff Reporter Itanagar, Mar 25 : The Good Friday was observed at Itanagar along with the rest of the world. The Cathedral Church of Nyokum Lapang , Itanagar today observed Good Friday in very different way. The faithful gathered in the church pre-

Model Polling Stations -18 Howraghat LAC Polling Station No. 150 Howraghat M.E. School. Pofling Diphu LAC 19 station No. 189 Diphu Town L.P.School.

All Women Polling officials for 18 Howraghat LAC:

For 19 Diphu LAC

148 Howraghat High SchooI(M/W) 149 Howraghat L.P.School 150 Howraghat M.E. School.

155 Diphu Govt. Girls High

School (L/W) 1 72 Adarsh Hindi L. P.School 1 89 Diphu Town L.P .School List of polling stations where continuous live web casting wi II be done are as below: 18 Howraqhat.

56 - Dokmoka Higher Secondary SchooI (L/W) 59 - Pangaon L.P.School (L/W) 64- Parakhowa M. E.School 86- Uttar Borbil M. E.School (L/W) 92- Tarabasa L, P.School (R/W) 128-Pankumar L.P.School 137-0kreng Pathar High School(L/W) 148-Howraghat High School(M/W) 149-Howraghat L.P.School 150-Howraghat M.E. Srhool 19-Diphu 61 - Bokuliaghat H1gher Secondary School (L/W) 6 3- Bokuliaghat Hindi School(R/W) 146-Amolapatty L.F.School 153-D.A.V. Higher Secondary School(L/W) 155-DiphuGovt. Girls' High School (L/W) 160-Policer Reserve L.P.School (R/W) 168-Diphu Town Basic School(L/W) 172-Adarsh Hindi L.P.School 177-Diphu Girls College (LW) 178-Binapani High School(R/W) 189-Diphu Town L.P. School Cooperation of all concerned are soliciated by the district administration of Karbi Anglong

A two-point memorandum was also submitted to Mithi and PWD Chief Engineer

(WZ) Nani tatung, which included maintenance of road inside the college cam-

pus and construction of indoor wooden badminton court

Deputy Commissioner Karbi Anglong and District Election Officer, Diphu

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Crusades against MP Teli continues, organisations set to greet modi with black badge in tinsukia ET Correspondent Digboi, Mar 21: All Assam Tai Ahom student Union and Hindu Chhatra Sanstha have been intensifying their crusades against Rameswar Teli the MP Dibrugarh Lok Sabha for his alleged telephonic communal statement rendered earlier on March 11th. According to the protesting organizations, they will welcome Narendra Modi with black badge on Saturday morning on his visit. According to them, mass poster across Tinsukia will be carried out till the filling of this report where demanding MP Teli to keep himself away from attending the Modi’s public meeting on Saturday in Tinsukia.

Abducted ET Correspondent Dhubri, Mar 25: Manzil Haque, 45 of Bhurakata village under Mancachar police station of South SalmaraMancachar district, was abducted by Garo Hills based militant group from Foramgri area under Chakpat police station of South Garo Hills district of Meghalaya in the wee hour today.

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Dr Himanta Bishwa Sharma criticizes Congress government ET Correspondent Golaghat, Mar 25: Dr Himanta Bishwa Sharma addressing the large gathering at Samanway Pathar criticized the present Congress government for failing to create Employment opportunities and giving emphasis on road and bridge construction throughout their rule. He said that government had some faults that led to rising of Badrudin Ajmal. He challenged Tarun Gogoi and said "If Mr. Tarun Gogoi is in keen to have blood of freedom fighter like Lachit Borphukan than where does his emotion go against leader like Badruddin Ajmal”. In the meeting other leaders like Atul Bora Pawan Saikia, Candidate of BJP Bitupan Saikia and other prominent figures were present.

However, talking to the Eastern Today, Chow Milan Buragohain the president of the AATASU, Tinsukia District told that in view of the ensuing examination of CBSE Board, the organization has withdrawn their earlier decision of rendering Assam bandh as a part of their continuous agitations against the MP concerned. According to him, memorandums have been submitted to the State and district BJP Committee today demanding the party not to allow Rameswar Teli to appear on the dice amidst the people or else the subsequent consequences if any would have to be shouldered by Mr. Teli and his party.

“I had already withdrew my alleged statement in front of the media house recently which itself meant expressing sorry to the affected section.

What else can I do beyond this that too is for the act which has been politically designed to defile my name among my own people’ remarked Teli. I am a peace loving humble person with clean and unprejudiced public outlook and I am focused on the development of my people, place and region with public accountability on the front, why should I wish to be dragged into controversies?” said Rameswar Teli, BJP MP while talking to the Eastern Today.

However, it may be recalled

here that the alleged telephonic communal remarks of Rameswar Teli the MP Dibrugarh on March 11th has sparked series of agitations across upper Assam and subsequent discussions and meetings with the agitating and aggrieved student bodies held at ATC conference hall in Tinsukia recently and also borne no fruits as on date. The Minister concerned on one hand claimed of withdrawing his words for the sake of restoring peace in the wake of forthcoming Assam Assembly election, on the other hand the disgruntled student bodies have been gearing up to intensify their agitation till Mr. Teli beg public apology.

Assam CM campaigns for Dibrugarh congress candidate A Staff Reporter Dibrugarh, Mar. 25: Chief minister Tarun Gogoi today praised the works of former chairman of Dibrugarh Municipality Board (DMB)Chandrakanta Baruah in a public meeting at Dibrujan, Refugee colony in Dibrugarh. CM Gogoi appeal the people to vote for Chandrakanta Baruah who have done many works during his five year term. While attending the meeting, CM Gogoi came down heavily on the BJP for misleading the people by doing fake promises and doing nothing for the common people. “We are the government of poor people and we work for the development of all communities,’’ he added. Gogoi also highlighted the problems which has been plaguing the society for decades viz. flood and erosion, poor drainage system, flash flood etc. He said they have sanctioned many schemes for the development of the drainage of Dibrugarh town.

“In the last year flash flood created havoc for the residents of the town. We have sectioned Rs 150 crore with the assistance from Asian Development Board to developed the Dibrugarh Town protection(DTP) drain,’’ Gogoi said.

CM Tarun Gogoi appealed to the people to vote for the Congress and bring the party to power for the fourth consecutive time in Assam. He said that before they came to power in Assam the situation has been very tense and there was no security for the people. “Before we have come to power in Assam AGP government has ruined the state and the economic condition was not at its best because the government has failed to pay the salaries of the employees and involved in ‘Secret killing’. After we came to power we have changed the scenario by implementing many developmental schemes and giving security to the people,’’ he added.

CM accused BJP chief minister candidate Sarbananda Sonowal for misleading the people by making false promises. “Sarbanada Sonowal has afraid to contest from his birthplace. Therefore, he contest from Lakhimpur constituency in the Lok Sabha election and now he is contesting from Majuli in Assembly election,’’. He added that Modi magic would not play any factor in this upcoming election because the people of Assam have understood the BJP government.

“In last 10 years in Dibrugarh under BJP rule they have not done anything. Our government have sectioned all the funds and they were used in developmental works,’’ Gogoi said

Avik Chakraborty Dibrugarh, Mar. 25: The people of Bijuliban village are in fear and don’t know whom to vote because last year two people were shot down by ULFA (I) who have sneaked into the area through Pengeri.

The area Bijuliban gaon panchayat falls under Margherita LAC. Akashayalal Shah (17), a relative of the deceased told this correspondent that government has failed to meet the demands of the people and gave us fake promises.

“We have lost two from our family in the firing incident on July 17, 2015. The state government has assured full security by making a police outpost in the area but nothing has happed till now,’’ said Akashayalal Shah. “From their family two person have been seriously injured and one of them sustain serious injuries on his leg and hand, but they survived due to good grace,’’ said a neighbour of the village.

Akashyalal Shah bored serious injuries on his left leg and right arm.

“The political parties are using our people for their own benefit without giving nothing to our community,’’ said Laxmidevi Shah, sister-in law of the deceased. Bhaskar Sharma, former ULFA (I) was

given the ticket from Margherita LAC against Congress stalwart Pradyut Bordoloi. “We generally prefer BJP but now we are in a dilemma because Bhaskar Sharma, a former ULFA was given ticket from BJP,’’ said Akashayalal Shah. Shah family has been in a depression after the incident. Laxmidevi, mother of Akshay said that after the firing incident she could not sleep at night and in a fear that again such of incident can happen. Tinsukia District which has a sizeable Hindi Speaking population has always played a vital role to elect the leaders. But this time they are in a fear psychosis and don’t know whom to vote.

“We close down our shop at 5pm now, earlier we used to keep our shops open till 7pm; the fear has affected our business,’’ Laxmidevi said. Sanjay Kishan, who was given ticket by the Saffron brigade from Tinsukia while speaking to this correspondent, said that our first priority is the security of the people and the after coming to power at the Centre the BJP government has proved it.

“If I win from Tinsukia, my first priority will be to provide security for the Hindi speaking people,’’ he added. Lal Singh, a school teacher by profession of Tinsukia said, “Hindi speaking people has been living from decades in Tinsukia and in adjoining areas but the Congress

government has failed to provide security for the community. This time our community wanted to vote for a stable government under efficient leader,’’.

Arjunlal Yadav, a shopkeeper at A.T. Road, Tinsukia believes that every time the Bhojpuri Samaj has been targeted, the government has failed to provide security. Arunjyoti Moran, President of All Moran Students’ Union said, “We don’t support any political parties but we believe that paribartan(Change) must take place in Tinsukia because our sitting MLA Rajendra Prasad Singh has not done any developmental works in the constituency,’’.

Election Campaign in full tempo in Golaghat ET Correspondent Golaghat, Mar 25: In the interior region of Golaghat the Election Campaign is going on in full tempo. At one instance where the political leaders are busy leaving and joining parties on the other hand the candidates are busy in touching the voters of the region.

It is to be known that many

BJP AGP and Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti members have joined Congress in presence of Minister Ajanta Neog.

Whereas in Khumtai Constituency too the BJP Candidate Mrinal Saikia is busy in campaigning and the process was strengthen after the famous actor of Asomiya Film Industry Jatin Bora joined

him in campaigning process.

The Voters are attracted towards the same.

Meanwhile the candidate of BJP for Golaghat Constituency, Bitupan Bora is trying to touch the town voters by visiting the business community people recently. In Khumtai Constituency the Minister, Bishmita Gogoi

campaigning is on full swing and today in the process amidst a large gathering of the Minister Rockibul Hussain and other ministers of Congress were present. In the town area the Campaigning process of different Political Parties have not gained momentum in full swing till date.

Death threat to Sanjay Kumar Deb Formation of BJP govt. in by opponent leaders in Margherita Assam is a certainty: Amit Shah

ET Correspondent Margherita, Mar 25: Controversial SULFA Leader, Secret Killer and 124 No Margherita LAC BJP Candidate Bhaskar Sharma, close associate and BJP Leader Avinash Changmai on 24 March gave death threatening to Sanjay Kumar Deb, BJP ticket aspirants from Margherita Constituency who recently resigned from BJP Primary membership, informed source. Sanjay Kumar Deb on 24 March went to Kailashpur for Election purpose to discuss with the local people where controversial SULFA leader and BJP Candidate for 124 No

Margherita LAC, Bhaskar Sharma close associate Avinash Changmai with some goons tried to attacked Sanjay Kumar Deb and warned him not to come at Kailashpur again otherwise his life will be in problem.

Avinash Changmai with some goons tried to Vandalised the Vehicle of Sanjay Kumar Deb where somehow he managed to escape from there. Sanjay Kumar Deb went to Bordumsa Police station and a case Number 22/16 under Section 341/ 34/171/506 (F) has been reg-

istered where further investigation is going on.

“I have resigned from the BJP Primary membership few days ago hence I went to kailash for Election purpose where Avinash Changmai with some goons attacked me. The result of Election has came now only if Controversial SULFA leader and Secret Killer Won this Assembly Election at Margherita than like me other general people have to remain in fear at Margherita” alleged Sanjay Kumar Deb while talking to the correspondent.

“Intolerance issue is a result of sadistic thinking of section living in Indian soil.” Kannada novelist S L Bhayrappa ET Correspondent Tezpur, Mar 25 : Giving a clarion call to every Indian to come forward for building a peaceful India with a sense of oneness renowned Kannada novelist, litterateur Santeshivara Lingannaiah Bhayrappa today said that the controversial intolerance issue that still today hotting up the every corner of the country is nothing but a result of sadistic thinking of section of people living in the Indian soil who always want to destroy the integrity among the Indian people irrespective of cast and religion. “The text books are to be cleaned to make the youth mentality free from a poisoned social environment as progress of a nation depends upon the youth forces.” Bhayrappa said.

The south Indian litterateur, with an international repute who has been nominated for the second Dr. Indira Goswami (Mamoni Raysom Goswami) National Literature award , 2016 one of the most prestigious awards of Asam Sahitya Sabha that is to be conferred to him on March 27 at Rabindra Bhawan, Guwahati visiting Assam for the first time as well as culture capital Tezpur in an interaction programme held at the Tezpur Sahitya Sabha Bhawan here today saying

Hindi speaking people living in anxiety ahead of Assembly election

about Assam and it’s culture and bio-diversity further said that he has seen many rivers across the nation even the globe including Ganga, Yamuna, Gudavari, Thames, Mississippi. “But I have never seen river like mighty Brahmaputra that speaks about the good nature of Assamese people and diverse culture of the region.” He said.

It is to be mentioned that Kannada novelist whose works are immensely popular within and beyond his home state Karnataka and U.S.A he is widely regarded as one of India’s foremost modern day writer. His novels are unique in terms of theme, structure and characterization. He has been among the top selling authors of Kannada language.

Books written by him and translated to Hindi and Maratahi have also been top seller in the past. He has been awarded the 20th Saraswati Samman for 2010. Moreover, the Bhayrappa’s works do not fit into any specific genre of contemporary Kannada literature such as his autobiography; “Bhitti” (Wall) records a break in his High School education. He impulsively quit school, following his cousin’s advice and wandered for a year with him whose sojourn led

Mumbai where he worked as a railway porter. There he met a group of Sadhus and joined them to seek spiritual solace. He wandered with them for a few months before returning to Mysore to resume his education.

Bhayrappa is widely read in English, Kannada and Sanskrit and educated in Indian and western philosophy. On the otherhand, starting with “Bheemakaya” first published in 1958, Bhayrappa has authored twenty four novels in a career spanning more than five decades. “ Va m s h a v r u k s h a ” , “Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane’, ‘Matadana’ and “Nayi Neralu’ wre made into films that received critical acclaim. Among it ‘Vamshavruksha”, has received the Kannada Sahitya Academy Award in 1966 and “Daatu” (Crossing over)received both Kannada and Kendra Sahitya Academi awards in 1975. Parva the most critically acclaimed of all his novels narrate the social structure, values and mortality in the epic of Mahabhrata very effectively. Bhayrappa reconstructs the Mahabharata from sociological and anthropological angle, through metaphors in this novel. Bhayrappa interacting with the intellectuals and a handful of media per-

sons here shared his experience of life. Speaking about the ups and down that he has witnessed in the society till date and many bitter experience of life he also said “though I have not seen God, we must admit that there is an unseen power by whom we have been controlled and it is even admitted by the science.” Referring to the Kannada literature, he said that when one writes in modern language he can tackle only modern problems not the ancient.

“Though we are writing in different languages we deal with the same problems like dowry case, woman atrocity, political corruption etc. that have been witnessed over the years across the nation.” He said adding he writes on the issues attached with every corner and every people of India. “My novel is of oneness, which always stress upon the integrity of the people of living across the nation as well as across the globe.” The event was conducted by Tezpur sahitya Sabha General Secretary, Pankaj Baruah and chaired by President of the literary body Hemanta Kumar Baruah among“Intolerance issue is a result of sadistic thinking of section living in Indian soil.” Kannada novelist S L Bhayrappa others.

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"Gogoi cannot give a government that will help the poor, only BJP can.

Assam's people gave him 15 years. But Assam remained where it was or went backwards when the rest of the country progressed," the BJP president said.

"You ask Tarun Gogoi what he has done for Assam during his last 15 years in power here. He sent a Prime Minister from Assam to the

Rajya Sabha for 10 years.

What did he do for making railway lines double-track?

Nothing. He only talked and there is unprecedented corruption," Shah said.

BJP and development have become synonymous, he said, adding where there is NDA and BJP government, there is development.

To buttress his point, he named states like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Goa.

In these states, he claimed, hospitals and primary health centres were built in each village, clean drinking water and electricity supplied in each household and higher secondary science schools opened in each tehsil.

Asserting that Narendra Modi started working for Assam as soon as he became Prime Minister, Shah said, "A scientific plan was undertaken for controlling floods in Assam, plans are afoot for making railway lines double track, Rs

25,000 crore earmarked for construction of 447 km national highways, the gas cracker project that remained dormant for 21 years has started."

"Assam has never been safe under Congress' 55year reign.

Its border has been opened as a road for lakhs of infiltrators from Bangladesh to snatch away employment from Assam's youth," the BJP chief alleged.

BJP will accord top priority to the issue of illegal immigration : FM Arun Jaitley all development of the state.

an overall development."

"There is series of dialogues organised by the party with people of Assam in different parts of the state.

It has got a proper roadmap for each and every problem of the state, including transport, employment, regarding highways, rural roads, extension of railway, air connectivity, youth, tea tribes, job creation, agricultural skill development," he said, adding "it includes everything that is required for

The BJP has assured the public in its Vision Document of enacting a law to deal firmly with industries, businesses, small and medium enterprises or any other agencies employing infiltrators.

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"The Congress has also been trying to destroy and change the demography of Assam by encouraging influx. Although the Congress has been in power for many years in Assam, yet the state government had taken no action to curb the problem," he added. Jaitley said The Vision Document 2016-25 is a roadmap prepared by the party for ensuring over-

Jaitley also added that there are five important factors which will ensure that BJP will form the government in Assam. “There is a desire for a change in the

state, people in Assam don’t just want good slogans but want growth, youths in Assam want a change, the width of the alliance which the BJP led has stitched, and also the want for a freshness in the leadership,” added Jaitley. The vision document launch function which was held at the Hotel Taj Vivanta at Guwahati, was also attended by the top brass of the Assam BJP, including the party’s chief ministerial candidate Sarbananda Sonowal.

Majuli-the land which still awaits govt.'s attention Contd. from Page 1

The lack of means of proper connectivity and transport has adversely affected the development of the island, with Majuli not getting the due heads up.

Majuli needs good roads within and connectivity

from the main city Jorhat.

However, in the upcoming polls, the development of this region is going to be on top agenda, at least for the BJP, as its chief ministerial candidate Sarbananda Sonwal is contesting from Majuli.

Locals are very hopeful from this visit of first ever Indian Prime Minister. A 38-year-old local resident named Basant Das said that he is expecting a lot from Prime Minster Modi's visit.

Head of four-member family, Basant explains the

mythological value of Majuli and how Lord Krishna with his wife Rukmani while departing to swarga left her lotus in Majuli.

Majuli goes on polling in the first phase of the elections on April 4.

Election storm to hit Tinsukia as stage set for BJP topman first ever rally after being PM Contd. from Page 1

PM will be accompanied by state president Sarbananda Sonowal and one-time congress strongman, now BJP leader

Himanta Biswas Sarma, Bora added.

Ever since assembly elections 2016 has been declared, this is the first mega election rally by any party.

Political experts are of the opiniom that the popularity

of prime minister Narender Modi is all set to turn the wind in favour of the BJP. It must be important to mention that tea-tribe dominated most of these LAC has traditionally been a congress strong - hold, and ex-

cept Doomdooma LAC all other constituencies are having congress MLA. But, in lok sabha 2014 elections, a shift in tea tribe vote bank was evident, a major reason for ruling congress party to worry about.

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Nagaland Tool-Room Centre - key to employment generation in north-east

Sikkim floriculture industry a boon for local florists

DIBRUGARH, SATURDAY, MARCH 26

NTCC. "I am in fourth semester and I should say this institute is a very important place for me to learn (about) machines as well as theory classes," added another student Rokuovitou Kutzo.

Recently, Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Kalraj Mishra visited the training centre to encourage the good work undertaken by the NTTC.

ANI Kohima, Mar. 25 : The Tool-Room and Training Centre in Nagaland has flourished since its inception and provided good education and employment opportunities to the youth of the north-east.

The Nagaland Tool-Room and Training Centre (NTCC) was established in 2006 by the Nagaland Government with the Centre's assistance.

Tool-Room is the industrial

set-up where specialized tools, dyes, moulds, jigs and more are designed and manufactured.

The objective of NTCC is not only to provide good education, but also to ensure more and better employment opportunities for the youth.

Various activities are conducted to develop good presentation skills and personality in the students, and ultimately to groom them for placement in top industries

and brands.

Presently, around 300 students has been undergoing training in NTTC. "It's a very good institution where students not only learn theoretically but they also learn practically. They know how to develop their skills not only theoretically but also practically. We have heard a lot about the machines and seen many machines but until and unless we work on it we tend to forget," said Awalo Keppen, a student at

"The machines are very much useful not only for employment generation but for entrepreneurship too.

The engineers had done a lot. I can say that they also produce electricity from here. Innovative ideas have already been practised here.

I came across a machine, which is already seen in China but the similar version of the model is invented into a lighter and more useful machine here in NTTC," Mishra said.

The training centre has sections for jig grinding, injection moulding machines, heat treatment units, drilling machines, surface grinding,

cylindrical grinding, lathe machines, milling machines, welding machines and more conventional shop floor machines.

The institute also provides different courses and campus interviews from various companies are arranged every year.

"This institution is the first one that is established in state of Nagaland as 'Nagaland tool room centre'.

Here, we have two types of courses - long-time courses called 'DDTM'. Another course is called the shortterm course. Now, there is one course which is going on called 'Toners' .They are serving lots of courses like 'Filter 'Machine Operator', 'CNC Operator' and 'Desktop Publishing' courses," said Surenkyong, CAD CAM designer and lecturer at NTTC. The Tool-Room Centre is not only serving as a means to employment opportunities for the youth but has been doing much to boost up technical training and education for students in the region.

Two arrested First ever cultural extravaganza from hotel ‘Bal Sangam’ held in Tripura Heritage ET Correspondent Tezpur, Mar 25 : Two persons reportedly known identified as Ajit Baruah and Gopal Krishna Pathak resident of Rangapara town were arrested last night from Hotel Heritage here on charges of making a conspiracy against a candidate contesting from 74 NoRangapara LAC. According to the I/C, Kocharigaon Police out post here, Suraj Chandra Doley the duo accused were staying at the Hotel Heritage for making a plan to fall the contesting candidate from the mentioned LAC in a critical position thereby defaming him. “A case has been registered against them with the case No- 479/2016 under Section 120 (B)/ 171 (B)/ 171 (E)/ 506/ 34 IPC. After through interrogation the accused have been sent to jail today after producing in the court.

Agartala, Mar. 25 (ANI): The vibrant culture and tradition of India came alive in the recently held ‘Bal Sangam’, a cultural fiesta organised by the National School of Drama (NSD) in Tripura.

A five-day-long cultural festival called ‘Bal Sangam’ was held at the Najrul Kalakshetra in Tripura with an aim to preserve and promote the rich culture of the country.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar inaugurated the programme.

Nine groups from across the country showcased their performances in the cultural event.

During the festival, artistes from Assam performed their famous Bihu dance and Jeng Bihu.

A Monpa cultural troupe from Arunachal Pradesh also displayed their traditional folk dance.

A group of Mizo artistes mesmerised the audience with sarlamkai and srkthithiang Lam dances during the cultural fiesta.

“To bring alive the lost culture, which is precious for our country, the NSD has been organising such cultural festivals since 1989.

Another reason behind organising these is to dis-

First ever cultural extravaganza ‘Bal Sangam’ held in Tripura courage our children from adapting western cultures and making them realise how colourful our culture is,” said C.D. Tiwari, Assistant Registrar, NSD. A group of talented artistes from Rajasthan performed a folk song – Sufiana Kalam.

An extraordinary performance of Kashmir’s Dhamaali folk song stole the show.

West Bengal’s famous Patta Nach and Ranpa Raibens left the audience awestruck.

Besides, the artistes from Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand and Delhi also took part in the festival.

“I have come to enjoy this wonderful cultural show and I am very happy to be here. India’s ‘Unity in diversity’ is well-justified in the

show, and we have got a chance to witness various cultures, and the power and strength of different states.

It’s a wonderful programme,” said Joydev Acharya, one of the spectators.

Fakira Khan Bisala, a participant from Rajasthan, said that he was fortunate to attend the event as he got the opportunity to witness the cultures of different states.

“We got to meet many children and got a chance to share each other’s cultures and talents. We visited Tripura for the first time and I must say, people here are so lively, who listened to us and appreciated our show,” he added.

Basir Ahamed Bagda, a participant from Jammu and Kashmir, said such shows encourage the young artistes.

“The NSD has given a platform to talented children and such a cultural show will definitely encourage our artistes. This shows how important our young artistes and culture are in India. We are here to witness the cultural diversity of Tripura.

Tripura is a peaceful state.

We are impressed by the cleanliness maintained all over and we hope such a festival is organised again,” he said.

According to a release today the project is a science-based conservation

effort spearheaded by Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) India Programme and WCS Myanmar, the WCS India, along with the Nagaland Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation Trust and the WCS of Myanmar have collaboratively initiated a long-term vision, reconnecting tiger and other wildlife populations in the Indo-Myanmar region.

As wildlife densities are low due to different

threats such as poaching and habitat loss, WCS said it was working with the Myanmar Government to increase the numbers of threatened species such as tigers. The release said quoting Varun Goswami, Senior Scientist at WCS India, who is leading these efforts.

“Such large-scale wildlife movement is impossible without the support of people living in this region. Our focus is to help animals move while safe-

guarding the lives and livelihoods of people.

Community-based conservation is the foundation of our project.There is little knowledge on where the animals are and where they move. To obtain this information, WCS India will undertake large-scale surveys to assess wildlife distribution,” added Goswami.

Divya Vasudev, connectivity expert from WCS India said, “Animals don’t always move

Situated in the lower Himalayas, Sikkim is home to around 5,000 species of flowering plants. They include rare species of primulas, rhododendrons, liliums, oaks and ferns.

The state, which is home to over 26 percent of the country's biodiversity with exquisite species of flora and fauna, has been successful in promoting floriculture.

Realizing the potential of this sector, many budding entrepreneurs are taking up

floriculture.

chids.

Ongmu Doma Bhuttya, a budding entrepreneur from Gangtok, has successfully taken up flower cultivation.

Tourists from different parts of the country visit the famous gardens of Sikkim such as Mainam Garden and Samsara Garden every year to enjoy the flora of the state.

“I am generating good income for my family through flower farming and I am able to educate my children as well, without depending on my husband. Every year I take part in the flower festival in Sikkim. This year I had showcased different varieties of flowers in 150 stalls,” said Bhuttya.

At present, Sikkim is producing cut flowers which include roses, anthuriums and gladiolis on a commercial scale.

Sikkim is the only state in the country, which produces high-value cymbidium or-

Agartala/Aizawl, Mar 25: On an average, five percent of tuberculosis (TB) patients die each year in India’s northeastern region, an expert said on Thursday.

“On an average, five percent of the total TB patients die in northeast India every year. The national average is also the same,” TB expert Babul Das told IANS. Das, who has attended many national and international scientific and medical events on TB, while quoting the World TB report 2015, said India continues to account for 23 percent of the global TB burden.

“Each year, about 2.2 million people develop TB in India

and an estimated 220,000 (rpt 220,000) people expire due to the disease which clearly explains that more steps must be taken to check the ailment,” he said.

The expert said that in most cases, due to lack of awareness and treatment, TB turned into cancer and HIV-positive, and many patients also die of a heart attack.

World TB Day was observed on Thursday across the northeast. Seminars, workshops and awareness rallies were held.

Das, who is also associasted with the Tripura health department, said that last year (2015), as many as 2,528 TB patients were diagnosed and put under treatment in Tripura.

through corridors we demarcate for them but use routes they view as least threatening. Where do animals disperse? What prevents them from dispersing? These are the questions that are most important for connectivity conservation.”

WCS pointed out that conservation of umbrella species like the tiger would safeguard the health of entire ecosystems and the people who live within them.

Sikkim has grown a large floriculture industry giving the local florists a chance to earn their livelihood and providing a platform for budding entrepreneurs.

“In 2015, at least 11 people died due to TB in Tripura. The success rate in the state is 89 percent,” he added.

In Aizawl, Mizoram Health Minister Lal Thanzara said that at least 38 people died due to TB in his state last year.

“In 2015, around 2,090 people were found to be carrying the disease. Over 84 percent of TB patients were cured after treatment in the state last year,” the minister said at a function held on the occasion of World TB Day. He said that many modern equipment and machinery have been installed in district hospitals in Mizoram to treat TB patients. (Agencies)

Manipur police probe swindling NRB conducts FLC of ex-MLA's pension fund

Later, they also presented Thangta, a traditional martial art form, and Pungchalom, a classical dance form from the state.

A large number of visitors turned up to witness the event.

“It is a new type of agriculture that has been introduced in the sector and many educated youth are involved in it. I am very fortunate because there is a lot of scope and we are able to earn well. I want to thank the agriculture department as they are encouraging us,” said Palten Lepcha, a local.

Five percent TB patients die in Northeast India annually

Artistes from Manipur also performed ‘Maibi Laiching Jagoi’ and enthralled the audience with their soulful performance.

Trans-boundary project to increase wildlife initiated in Nagaland Kohima, Mar 25: In order to conserve wildlife across national boundaries, a new trans-boundary project to increase wildlife connectivity between North East and Myanmar is on the anvil, supported by the Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme and sponsored by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Gangtok (Sikkim), Mar. 25 (ANI): Climatic advantage coupled with a skilled workforce gives Sikkim a definite edge in the business of floriculture and has been attracting a large number of tourists to the region.

Imphal, Mar 25: Manipur Police are looking for an advocate who forged a court order to draw Rs.17 lakh from the pension account of a former state legislator who had died 14 years ago.

Advocate Zia Ur Rahman is alleged to have fraudulently taken Rs.17 lakh from the pension account of late Abdul Latif who had been a legislator representing the Mayang Imphal assembly constituency, said a police officer.

Rahman acted as counsel in a family court for the four wives of Abdul Latif, and claimed their late husband's pension and property, the police officer said.

The family court ruled that the first three wives are legal wives.

However, police sources said counsel tampered with

the order of the family court to withdraw money from the late lawmaker's pension account.

On a complaint filed by fourth wife Nahapishak Bibi, the state police made the other three wives -Rashida Bibi, Leiphon Bibi and Tombi Bibi -- the accused in the alleged fraud.

Later police investigation showed that it was advocate Zia Ur Rahman who had taken undue advantage of the illiteracy of the three wives to forge the family court order.

"There are numerous cases of forgery to draw illegally pension and other benefits," a police officer said.

If prima facie a case is established, there will be demands to strike off Rahman's name from the membership list of the All Manipur Bar Association, said an advocate.

Dimapur, Mar 25: Nagaland Rural Bank (NRB) under the Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) conducted financial literacy camps (FLCs) at Burma camp and Aokong village, Dimapur on March 23 and 24 to spread awareness on the banking services rendered by NRB to the needy people and farmers of the State.

Senior manager NRB Aokeyi Ao spoke at length on the various banking services such as deposit schemes (current, savings, joint liability group JLT, fixed deposit, term deposit and special term deposit), loans (kisan credit card KCC, general credit card GCC, SHG etc), social security schemes (Atal Pension Yojana APY, Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana PMJDY etc) and national electronic fund transfer (NEFD) etc. He also added that government employee personal loans, and car loans for professional/self employed youths were provided by NRB. During the interactive session, queries on how to open a bank account and multiple queries were asked on the APY. GB Aokong village, Dimapur T. Onen Jamir said that the FIC was the first of its kind in Aokong village, and expressed gratitude to the NRB for organizing such camps, and also the need of such FLCs as such knowledge need to be spread among the Nagas, especially to start businesses.

On both the days of the FLC, approximately 60-80 participants attended the programmes.

NRB is one of the eighteen regional rural banks (RRBs) sponsored by the State Bank of India (SBI) offering every possible support and guidance to the NRB to improve the earning of miscellaneous businesses.

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Sheena Bora murder: Peter Mukerjea pins blame on 'highly ambitious' Indrani

Google Maps shows JNU as 'anti-national'!

DIBRUGARH, SATURDAY, MARCH 26

Bloody Holi in UP, 30 killed during revelry Lucknow, Mar. 25 (ANI): At least 30 people were killed and dozens others were injured during Holi celebrations in Uttar Pradesh in the past two days.

Violent incidents were reported from across the state as the police failed to avert the sudden firings, clashes between groups and drunken driving.

As many as 19 people were killed in Lucknow alone in group clashes, road accidents because of drunken driving.

Two people also died in group clashes in Madiaon and Gosaiganj areas, while over 40 people were injured in accidents and clashes.

Malayalam actor Jishnu Raghavan passes away battling cancer

wisher of Sheena, in order to lure Sheena into her plan of murdering her.

Mumbai, Mar.25 (ANI): Former media honcho Peter Mukerjea, an accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, moved a fresh bail plea before the special CBI court calling the allegations levelled against him in the case as 'false, baseless and unbelievable' and also putting the onus on his wife Indrani, saying that she was highly ambitious and was willing to go to any lengths for that.

Peter's advocate Kushal Mor filed the fresh bail application on Wednesday in which the former media honcho claimed that his wife, Indrani, was highly ambitious and was willing to go to any lengths for that.

"She was highly ambitious and was willing to sacrifice and give up her own chil-

Peter Mukerjea dren to achieve her ambitions. She was extremely controlling by nature and had a very strong grip on her employees and people who worked for her," Peter said.

In one portion of bail application it is said that Indrani

was very calculative and even resorted to subterfuge in the months of March and April 2012 while tricking Sheena into believing that Indrani was ready and willing to forget the past acrimony and anger and turn into a friend and well-

In the bail application, Peter has claimed it was not him, but Indrani, who objected to Rahul and Sheena's relationship. He had also denied the allegation of being informed by Indrani about the murder and said that the said calls were made by Indrani to her daughter, Vidhie.

The media honcho was arrested on November 19 for his alleged role in the murder conspiracy in which his wife Indrani Mukerjea is the prime accused.

The 59-year-old was questioned by the CBI for two weeks after which he was remanded in judicial custody and sent to the Arthur Road Jail.

Kochi, Mar. 25 (ANI): Malayalam actor Jishnu Raghavan Alingkil who had been battling cancer for almost two years, passed away this morning at a private in Kochi, Kerala.

On March 8, Jishnu wrote an inspiring message on his Facebook page, highlighting his zest for life and passion for living, despite his daily battle with his health.

"Being positive and always smiling makes a lot of difference. I'm in ICU now, nothing to worry this is kind of my second home now. I have fun here. I started smiling at every situation now especially the nurses who take care of me. Trust me it made a lot of difference. They do a tough job of treating pain and in I C U things r worse but by smiling and being jovial creates such a good atmosphere that everything just gets better, it's magic... smile is magic...try it," he said in his message.

The JNU has been embroiled with tags like 'antinational' and 'sedition' following reports of such activities on its campus.

JNU Students' Union President Kanhaiya Kumar and other students such as Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattachary came into the eye of the storm and faced

Christians on this day chose to be subdued and in a solemn and spiritual frame of mind, especially after 3 pm which was when Jesus breathed his last.

Some countries, such as Germany, have laws prohibiting certain acts, such as dancing and horse racing that are seen as profaning the solemn nature of the day.

The international Christian community celebrating Good Friday.

Mass is celebrated with Jesus' journey from his

and prayers.

arrest to his torture to his crucifixion, being read

Pope Francis will preside over the Good Friday commemoration at the Vatican today.

Prez has right to nominate, appoint US Supreme Court Justice

Washington D.C., Mar. 25 (ANI): Legal experts from the University of Illinois have claimed that the position of Supreme Court Justice in theUnited Sates may be more problematic, both pragmatically and constitutionally, than those senators realize.

The views of the two experts in a new paper cowritten by them came after the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia when the Republican senators, led

by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, announced that they would neither consider nor vote on any nominee to the court picked by President Barack Obama.

Law professor Robin B. Kar said the senators justify their position by saying that

JNU students rising slogans over tags like 'anti-national' massive backlash from the Centre and the Delhi Police over the event at the campus on February 9 where anti-national slogans were allegedly raised.

While Kanhaiya is out on interim bail and has already launched a frontal attack on

"This is an important and unbroken line of historical precedent," Kar added.

By announcing in advance that they will break from this precedent, Senate Republicans are explicitly seeking to delegate the current President's Supreme Court appointment powers to an unknown successor, which is constitutionally tenuous ground.

President Barack Obama no President has nominated a Supreme Court Justice during an election year in the last 80 years.

However, Kar's research shows that in all 104 cases in which an elected President has faced a vacancy on

the Supreme Court and began the appointment process prior to the election of a successor, the sitting President was able to both nominate and, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoint a replacement justice.

The crux of the problem is an outright refusal on the part of some senators to consider any nominee from President Obama is an attempt to delegate an elected president's Supreme Court appointment power.

This does not mean that the Senate cannot vote against President Obama's nominees, the author cautioned.

However, an outright refusal to do anything at all with respect to a Supreme Court nominee is a different matter, the authors said.

At minimum, the unprecedented nature of Republican senators' current plan is likely to make future Supreme Court appointments more difficult for Republicans and Democrats alike, Kar added.

For example, if Hillary Clinton wins the next presidential election, Obama might withdraw the nomination of Merrick Garland, a relative consensus candidate, and allow her to appoint a more liberal justice.

This study has been published in University of Illinois Law Review. (ANI)

the Narendra Modi-led government, Umar and Anirban still remain in custody.

However, this new faux pas

by Google is likely to rattle the peace that finally seemed to have descended on the controversy-laced varsity.

Prince William to `miss` baby girl's first Easter Kenyatta and observe conservation and anti-poaching initiatives taking place in Kenya, which are supported by Tusk Trust, a charity of which he is a Royal Patron, E! Online reports.

out during the ceremony.

Good Friday calls on Christians to reflect on their sins and prepare themselves for Easter, which is when Jesus rose from the dead three days after he was crucified.

The Catholic Church treats Good Friday as a day of fasting as devotees Jishnu, who had been de- spend the day in penance tected with cancer for the first time two years ago had been completely cured of it but had an unfortunate relapse last year.

Jishnu had appeared as a child artist in the movie Kilipatt in 1987 and had made his film debut in Nammal.

Even though the blunder seems to be completely innocuous, the varsity is bound to be furious by this gaffe by the world's largest search engine.

Good Friday: Christians across the globe commemorate crucifixion of Jesus Christ New Delhi, Mar. 25: The international Christian community today commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with prayers, masses and processions being carried out by devotees.

Malayalam actor Jishnu Raghavan Alingkil

New Delhi, Mar. 25 (ANI): In a completely bizarre yet shocking development, search giant Google has landed in a boiling soup after its 'Google Map' application has been showing the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) under the key word 'anti-national'.

Prince William Washington, D.C., Mar. 25 (ANI):Prince William, who is taking a private trip to Kenya, will be missing the first Easter morning of his 10-month-old daughter Princess Charlotte.

Kensington Palace said in a statement that the 33-year-old Duke of Cambridge is taking a private trip to Kenya over the holiday weekend and will remain in the country until Easter Sunday, adding he will meet with Kenyan President Uhuru

During his visit, the Duke of Cambridge will also meet with a team of rangers at Lewa Conservancy, co-founded by Ian Craig, to learn about their work protecting rhinos from poaching.

It is not yet known when the Prince is set to depart for Kenya and if he will make it back home in time to spend part of Easter Sunday with his wife Kate Middleton and kids.

During Easter 2014, Prince George had visited Sydney Zoo during a royal trip to Australia.

LeT, JeM have been assets of Pak: Defence Expert on Headley's revelation New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Defence Expert P.K. Sehgal on Friday said 26/11 Mumbai terror attack operativeDavid Coleman Headley's explosive revelation categorically brings forth the fact that the LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) have been assets of Pakistan.

"He (Headley) doesn't pick up hatred for his own people and armed forces but for the Indian Army for having liberated those people from the vicious rule of Pakistani Army. His disposition categorically brings forth the fact that LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed have been assets of Pakistan, they were fully funded and morally supported by Pakistani Army and the ISIS," Sehgal told ANI here.

"Pakistan has been saying that they don't have any control on them (LeT and Jaish-eMohammed). He has exposed Pakistan that they are not nonstate actor but state actors.

Since the bluff has been called and Pakistan stands fully exposed hereafter Indians must react in a manner similar to a military operation like in 48, 71 or 99," he added.

Sehgal further said that Pakistan should be blamed for the 1971 war as the war was initiated by Islamabad and that India never targeted any civilians or any schools.

"Headley's contention that he

developed hatred for India as India had bombed the school in which he was studying, well to an extent if that is true Pakistan itself has to be blamed.

The 71 war like everybody knows was initiated by Pakistan. That fight started when Pakistan had strike on air fields and India responded very viciously, in that strike we never targeted any civilians or hit any school unless the school was involved in hiding in certain military activity or involved in something which was inimical as far as India was concerned," he added.

In an explosive revelation during his cross examination presently underway in a Mumbai sessions court, Headley expressed his vehement hatred for India, saying that ever since Indian planes bombed his school and people working there died during the India Pakistan war in 1971, he was looking for revenge which led to him joining the Lashkar-eTaiba ( LeT).

Headley also said that then Pakistan prime minister Yousaf Raza Gillani had visited his house after the terror strikes.

Headley revealed that Geelani had come to his house following the death of his father on December 25, 2008, who was a retired Director General of Radio Pakistan.

Brussels attack: Six arrested for suicide bombings London,Mar.25 (ANI): The Belgian Police has arrested six people in connection with Tuesday's airport and metro suicide bombings in Brussels, while the authorities in France said they thwarted a militant plot 'that was at an advanced stage' there.

Federal prosecutors confirmed that six unidentified people were arrested, including three who were de-

tained outside the prosecutors' own office, in the centre of Brussels.

Two others were arrested in the Belgian capital and one person was arrested in Jette on the city's outskirts.

The prosecutors released more evidence that the attacks were carried out by the same Islamic State of Iraq and Syria network responsible for November's

carnage in Paris and two suspects are still believed to be on the run, reports Guardian.

The operation involving Swat teams and armoured cars with helicopter support began soon after 9 p.m.

The arrests came days after suicide bombers hit the Brussels airport and a metro train, killing at least 31 people and wounding some

270 in the worst such attack in Belgian history.

The attack in Brussels, which is home to the European Union and NATO, has heightened security concerns around the world and raised questions about European countries' response to the threat from Islamist extremists.

Other reports suggested an attack may have been

planned for Easter Monday.

The high-security inner areas of a nuclear power station would almost certainly have been beyond the reach of militants such as the brothers, security experts told the Belgian media.

But 140 soldiers were dispatched to guard the country's three nuclear sites earlier this month. And after Tuesday's bombings, the

sites were sealed and nonessential staff evacuated as a precaution.

Turkey has accused Belgium of ignoring warnings about Ibrahim el-Bakraoui, one of the two suicide bombers who detonated suitcase bombs at Zaventem airport.

The Belgian officials have rejected Turkish allegations of inaction following Ibrahim el-Bakraoui's de-

portation last July, saying the foreigners suspected of fighting in Syria cannot be detained without evidence.

Bakraoui was on parole after serving half of a 10-year sentence for armed robbery.

All the Brussels attackers identified by the police and prosecutors so far have links to Salah Abdeslam, the sole survivor of the 10 jihadis who killed 130

people in Paris last November.

Brussels airport is likely to remain closed until Saturday, with passengers diverted to Antwerp, Liege and Lille in France.

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria released a video on Thursday, calling on its followers to wage jihad after the Brussels bombings for which it claimed responsibility on Tuesday.

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Pak PM allocates Rs1b each to China detains 17 for demanding ruling party Assembly constituencies Xi Jinping's resignation tance of constituency politics, the lawmakers urged that the party should focus on Punjab and its 20 constituencies in the rest of the country to ensure its victory.

Pak PM allocates Rs1b each to ruling party Assembly constituencies Islamabad, Mar. 25 (ANI):Eyeing the next general election, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has asked Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to arrange around Rs. 300 billion for development schemes at the constituencies of the ruling party's Members of National Assembly (MNA).

The instruction from the Prime Minister came during the ruling party's core meet-

ing, which was attended by the PML-N's senior leadership, including Finance Minister Dar, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Hamza Shahbaz Sharif.

During the meeting, Sharif received detailed briefing on how to strengthen the constituencies of party's sitting MNAs across the country, reports Dawn.

Highlighting the impor-

These leaders were of the opinion that voters of the constituencies might not be attracted by the Prime Minister's mega initiatives if the streets and roads of their neighbourhood were not built.

They urged Sharif to allocate around Rs. one billion to each of the PML-N's National Assembly lawmaker for fiscal year 2016-2017.

They said the same amount should also be given to respective lawmakers in the next fiscal, which will be the last financial year before the 2018 general elections.

The Premier also took the participants onboard on former military ruler General Pervez Mushrraf's exit from the country.

'RAW officer' arrested in Balochistan for 'sponsoring' terrorism

Beijing, Mar 25: A total of 17 people have been detained in China following the publication of a letter calling on President Xi Jinping to resign.

The letter was posted earlier this month on a statebacked website Wujie News. Although quickly deleted by the authorities, a cached version can still be found online, BBC reported.

In most countries the contents of the letter would be run-of-the-mill political polemic.

A security official told Dawn that the 'RAW officer' had been shifted to Islamabad for interrogation, as he was suspected

of involvement in various acts of terrorism and other dissident activities in Balochistan.

"The spy had links with separatist elements in Balochistan," said the security official, adding that the individual was also involved in acts of terrorism and terror attacks in Karachi.

Confirming the arrest, Balochistan Home Minis-

ter Mir Sarfaraz Bugti said, "the arrest has proved Indian involvement in Balochistan", Bugti said.

He added that the man was 'sponsoring terrorist and subversive activities' in Balochistan.

Last year, Bugti claimed that RAW and NDS are behind the funding and training of Baloch Republican Army militants.

81 Pakistanis denied entry into Russia over financial deficit Lahore, Mar. 25 (ANI): Russian authorities denied entry to 81 Pakistanis yesterday on suspicion of visa rules violations and also due to lack of finances to stay in Moscow.

According to Dawn, this was the second group of Pakistanis to have been disallowed entry to Russia in as many days and the deportation of the two groups has sparked a mini diplomatic row with the Pakistan embassy in Moscow lodging a protest with the Russian foreign ministry.

A group of 84 Pakistanis businessmen had reached Moscow on Wednesday night for purportedly attending an exhibition, but were detained at the Domodedovo Airport by Migration Service of the Russian Federation on sus-

President Xi Jinping

The letter focused its anger on what it said was President Xi's "gathering of all power" in his own hands, and it accused him of major economic and diplomatic miscalculations as well as "stunning the country" by placing further restrictions on freedom of speech.

tions."

with the letter.

"Dear Comrade Xi Jinpingg, we are loyal Communist Party members," it begins, and then cuts to the chase.

But in China, of course, and in particular on a website with official links, this kind of thing is unheard of and there have already been signs of a stern response by the authorities.

The BBC spoke to a staff member at Wujie who on the condition of anonymity said that other 16 people were "taken away" in addition to Jia Jia.

The latter was a reference to Xi's last month visit to state-run TV and newspaper offices, where he told journalists that their primary duty was to obey the Communist Party.

"We write this letter asking you to resign from all party and state leadership posi-

The detention of prominent columnist Jia Jia was widely reported to be in connection

They included six colleagues who work directly for the website, including a senior manager and a senior

The idea that any Chinese editor of sane mind would knowingly publish such a document seems so unlikely

Chinese media praises hacker for US spying Beijing, Mar 25: Spying on the US is a service to China, state-run media said, singing the praises of a man who confessed to hacking American defence contractors on Beijing's behalf.

Chinese national Su Bin, 50, pleaded guilty to stealing trade secrets from the companies, including plans for transport planes and fighter jets.

In a plea agreement filed Wednesday, he admitted to conspiring with two unnamed persons in China to try to acquire plans for F22 and F-35 fighter jets and

Lahore, Mar. 25 (ANI): Pakistan security forces have arrested a man during a raid in Balochistan province who, according to them, is 'a serving officer in the Indian Navy and deputed to the Indian intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)'.

editor, and 10 other people who work for a related technology company, the source said.

C-17 transport aircraft.

Boeing, the American airplane manufacturer, was among the companies hacked.

If he had done so, "we are willing to show our gratitude and respect for his service to our country", said an editorial in the Global Times, a nationalistic newspaper with close ties to the ruling Communist Party.

"On the secret battlefield without gunpowder, China needs special agents to gather secrets from the US," it added.

But it also questioned

whether the plea agreement reflected the truth of the matter, saying that while the US has arrested "quite a few 'Chinese spies'... most of them proved to be innocent".

"As the 'war of information' between China and the US continues", it said, "there will probably be more Chinese framed as spies."

Washington and Beijing have repeatedly clashed over what the US describes as rampant cyberspying by the Chinese government on US industry.

Last year, the US indicted

five Chinese military officers on charges of cyberspying.

In the 1990s, TaiwaneseAmerican Wen Ho Lee was accused of spying for the Chinese government, but eventually pleaded guilty to only one minor charge in an embarrassing debacle that ended in an apology from then US president Bill Clinton.

Chinese-born US citizen Chi Mak was jailed for 24 years in 2008 for conspiring to smuggle sensitive US submarine technology to China.

'SAARC Regional Dialogue' begins in Kathmandu Kathmandu, Mar. 25 (ANI): The 'SAARC Regional Dialogue on Promoting Youth Participation in the Implementation of SDGs' formally kicked off inKathmandu today.

This is the first time Nepal is hosting the SAARC-level event, which is aimed at promoting youth participation in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals.

The main objective of the event is to share best practices and experiences across the SAARC countries in

policy development and to involve the young people in this process.

Youth representatives and government stakeholders from all eight SAARC member states are participating in the event to explore ways and means to promote effective youth engagement mechanisms at national and sub-national levels in South Asia.

The SAARC dialogue is hosted by the Government of Nepal in collaboration with the SAARC Secretariat and technical and financial

support from United Nations Population Fund.

Minister for Youth and Sports Satya Narayan Mandal while addressing the inaugural ceremony expressed his delight over the fact that Nepal is hosting the SAARC Youth Dialogue.

"The youth in the SAARC region have similar problems, opportunities and challenges. Poverty and youth unemployment in particular are noted as significant challenges," Himalayan Times quoted Mandal as saying.

"These problems can be solved through the development of youth skills, entrepreneurship, leadership and also by increasing youth participation," he added.

A total of 19 youth and 13 government representatives from the SAARC member states are participating in the two-day regional event.

This event will make recommendations on future plans and strategies to strengthen youth participation within SAARC countries in achieving the SDGs.

that there has been speculation amongst some Chinese journalists, in private, that Wujie was either hacked or had perhaps been using some kind of automatic trawling and publishing software.

Such theories may explain the detentions of the 10 technology staff.

After the letter was deleted, the Wujie website was inaccessible for a while, but is now up and running again.

Despite doubts over the letter's authenticity, it has attracted wide attention from the foreign media although found no coverage within China.

Some observers have noted that it comes alongside other outspoken criticisms of President Xi's policies towards the control of the media.

Bangladesh top court confirms Islamist’s death sentence Dhaka, Mar 25: Bangladesh supreme court has upheld the death penalty of a top Islamist militant for carrying out a bomb attack in 2005 that had left eight secular activists dead, authorities said on Thursday.

"The appellate division of the supreme court yesterday (Wednesday) confirmed the death penalty of JMB (Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh) operative Asaduzzaman Chowdhury, upholding the trial court and the subsequent high court judgments," a spokesman of the attorney general's office told PTI. Eight people had died and 40 others injured in the 2005 attack on the offices of two secular groups that organized cultural events.

JMB was banned after a series of bombings across the country in 2005.

A special Dhaka court in 2008 had handed down Chowdhury and two other fellow JMB members the death penalty. His other two accomplices were tried in absentia and are still on the run.

JMB's founder Shaikh Abdur Rahman and five of his key associates were hanged in March 2007 and hundreds of JMB men were hunted down as Bangladesh launched a massive antimilitancy campaign.

Nepal PM Oli for inclusive growth of Asia picion of 'visa rules violations'.

Russian media stated that the group didn't have enough money to stay in country and had been denied entry for not having enough funds to support their stay in Russia.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that while

authorities were working to resolve the issue witht eh Pakistani nationals, the preliminary information indicated that their documents did not match the purpose of their visit to Russia.

Earlier on Wednesday, another group of 48 Pakistani passengers was deported from Vnukovo Airport to Islamabad via Istanbul.

Kathmandu, Mar. 25 (ANI): Nepal Prime MinisterK.P. Sharma Oli has said that peace and poverty can't go hand-in-hand and called for an inclusive growth of Asia.

Oli, who is presently on an official visit to China, also called for cooperative Asia for equitable growth in all corners of the continent.

The visiting Prime Minister said the dream of Asia's future, the dream of peace and prosperity would fail if any of the Asian states were left behind.

"Our pursuit for 'common

Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli destiny' will go misspent if anyone is left behind. Make no mistake, the Asian future

should rest on the citadel of inclusiveness," he added.

Oli said that the advancements in innovation and technology had opened avenues for the development of Asia.

He further said the momentous development in information and communication technology, significant achievements in industrial production had potential to vitalise the economic performance and to galvanise the future of Asia.

Stating that such innovations must serve the cause of human progress, Oli said technology should be accessible to all the states

without any prohibitive constraint, adding that the vision of Asia should be accommodative and inclusive.

Though the markets were flourishing, industries were growing, jobs were being created and many of the Asians had been lifted out of the poverty, he said, the vicious circle of poverty still stared at courtyard of Asia.

The Prime Minister also thanked all the states of Asia for supporting promulgation of the Constitution of Nepal.

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Malnutrition 41.6% of Gujarat's kids stunted Individuals are malnourished, or suffer from undernutrition if their diet does not provide them with adequate calories and protein for maintePhoto: motherchildnutrition nance and growth, or they cannot fully utilize the food they eat due to illness. People are also malnourished, or suffer from overnutrition if they consume too many calories Malnutrition can also be defined as the insufficient, excessive or imbalanced consumption of nutrients.

Several different nutrition disorders may develop, depending on which nutrients are lacking or consumed in excess. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition is the gravest single threat to global public health. Underweight births and inter-uterine growth restrictions are responsible for about 2.2 million child deaths annually in the world.

Deficiencies in vitamin A or zinc cause 1 million deaths each year. WHO adds that malnutrition during childhood usually results in worse health and lower educational achievements during adulthood.

Malnourished children tend to become adults who have smaller babies.

Gujarat is battling malnutrition, with around 10.1% children in the state being grossly underweight and 41.6% of children showing stunted growth.

These are the findings of the Rapid Survey on Children, a nationwide sample survey of over one lakh households, conducted by Unicef, the report of which was accepted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The report suggests over 41.6% children in Gujarat are stunted and 18.3% are severely stunted, for their age. The report 'Rapid Survey on Children' surveyed 1.05 lakh families in the country and met 2.10 people, including 90,000 children in the age group of 0 to 4 years. The revelation underscores how malnutrition continues to torment Gujarat, an economically progressive state whose development model is to be replicated across India by the Union government. According to the survey, 41.6% of children in Gujarat are stunted. Some 18.3% of the state's kids are categorized as being 'severely stunted'. The survey also found that 33.6% of children were underweight for their age, with 10.1% being categorized as 'severely underweight'. The number of severely underweight children is 11.3% in rural areas and 8.2% in urban areas. Among scheduled tribes, the proportion of severely underweight children is 13.8%. Sources said this proportion of stunted children is greater than the national average which is 38.80% in India. Similarly, the proportion of underweight children in the country is 29.40% while in Gujarat it is 33.50%. The socio-economic review 2015-16 had revealed that 1.47 lakh of the 43 lakh children at anganwadis in the state were found to be suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM). Also according to replies tabled in the state assembly, there are 1.97 lakh malnourished and 24,762 SAM children in 46 talukas of five districts in the state Banaskantha, Patan, Navsari, Junagadh and Kheda.

Brussels Attack Strikes Claimed by ISIS It can be said as the deadliest assault on the European heartland since the Islamic State's attacks on Paris four months ago, hitting the airport and subway system in coordinated strikes that were also claimed by the militant extremist group. The bombings paralyzed Brussels, the headquarters of the European Union and NATO, prompted international travel warnings to avoid Belgium and reverberated across the Atlantic to the United States, where New York and other major cities raised terrorism threat levels. Anxieties intensified about the inability to prevent mass killings at relatively unprotected places. The Islamic State (IS) group said it was behind the attacks in a statement issued on the ISlinked Amaq agency.

Belgium has raised its terrorism alert to its highest level. Three days of national mourning have been declared. Raids, arrests and forensic analysis are some of the tools investigators are using to get to the bottom of who was behind the attacks in Brussels, which killed 31 people and wounded 270 others. Two of the bombers were brothers. And one of the bombers at the airport appears to be a man authorities named as a suspect in the Paris terror attacks.

The explosions reignited terror concerns only four days after police captured the most-wanted suspect in last year's Paris terrorist attacks, which killed 130 people. Deputy Prime Minister Didier Reynders said no information suggested the attack was linked to the arrest of the suspect, Salah Abdeslam, who was captured in Brussels. The Islamic State group subsequently issued an updated communique threatening other countries taking part in the anti-ISIS coalition. The statement promised "dark days" for countries allied against the Islamic State, threatening that "what is coming is worse and more bitter."

Attackers set off two bombs, which contained nails, at the Zaventem airport, sending passengers fleeing. Few countries have been more vulnerable than Belgium. Among European countries, Belgium has the highest proportion of citizens and residents who have traveled to Syria or Iraq, insular Muslim communities that have helped shield jihadists, and security services that have had persistent problems conducting effective counterterrorism operations.

To call a Spade a Spade Development is a well an urgent need to check defined process and a certain areas before comstrenuous too. It is not ing to the conclusion that something that could be statehood is the only soachieved in one day or lution. single handedly; and Development of a place when the question is the depends more to the social development of a commu- factors than on political. nity, a society or a group The status of autonomous of people, it needs sacri- state to Karbi Anglong fice, honest participation will no doubt give imand the contribution of all. mense power, but the The same can be said point of concern is, is about the development there any surety that and welpower fare of the Indra Kr. Bhujel will not largest go to the district of Assam, The wrong hand?

Karbi Anglong. Karbi Who will be running the Anglong, the land of na- council of ministers and ture, the land of flora and the legislature once KA fauna, the land of diverse becomes a state? Will the culture, the land of sim- politics of Karbi Anglong The star campaigner of BJP Mr. Hemanta Biswa Sharma has intensified its poll campaign in Karbi Anglong. (Photo: plicity and the most inno- be strong enough then to axomdecides) cent and indigenous run herself without the people is a place long ne- presence of Mr. Birensing glected, both by centre Engti, Jayanta Rongpi, deciding whether you much problem of power of re TET especially for headed by the karbis, and the state.

Joyram Engleng, Mansing come to an administrative supply despite the fact that KA is the latest example most of the bureaucrats In 1919's Government of Rongpi, Khorsing Engti, office or a business estab- it provides 100MW elec- to cite. The result of Karbi ruling the state be Karbis India Acts and in 1935's Holiram Teron, Klendoon lishment runs by a family. tricity to the state through candidate in both the TET and most of the judges No Government office it Karbi Langpi Hydro- was so pathetic that it and advocates be Karbis Acts too, in the recom- Engti, Jivan Pathak‌? mendation of Simon No, neither the politics of can be seen in KA where electric power project that should have raised the to maintain law and orCommission, Karbi Karbi Anglong nor the two -three generations are fulfills almost 50% of the concern of the intellectual, der.

Anglong( Then Mikir Karbi people are learned not in service. Develop- power requirement of but instead, the leaders People here need to unhad converted the matter derstand the game plan Hill) was addressed as enough to hold the power ment of KA has become Assam?

Excluded and partially ex- that the statehood will only the development of Why the leaders of the into a political gimmickry of the leaders who are cluded area. give. Statehood will only some elite Karbi indi- Karbi Anglong don't saying that the jobs and taking advantage of the To a note to Simon Com- benefit to those who are vidual, and if this satisfies speak about bringing the the rights of the local cause of the people. The mission, the provincial of already enjoying the the common Karbis heart Jagiroad paper mill to the youth had been extorted schools of interior areas government of Assam power and all the facili- than it is unnecessary district, don't they know by the outsiders. Less are not developed for the making fuss about it. that this paper mill feeds Karbi candidates were fear that if every Karbi stated that, "The back- ties. ward tracts (Mikir Hill) Birensing Engti spent all If these leaders are really all its requirement of raw able to pass the test be- will be educated then should be excluded from his time sleeping in the the well wiser of the bamboos from the forest cause they were not taught they may poised a chalin that way to confront an lenge to the existing the province of Assam, as parliament. His son's people, are the servant of of Karbi Anglong? those areas had nothing in Kendoon Engti's first no- the community, why then Why don't there is a de- eligibility test, which was leaders, if the ghost of common with the rest of ticeable work after he be- they remain dump found mand of establishing a a glaring example of the statehood is not kept the province." The differ- come the MLA of at the deteriorated state of paper mill here itself so failure of the education alive, then the youth will ence of hills and the plains Bokajan was the estab- the education system of that the local youth can provided to them. The so be engaged in business called leaders are conspir- and works instead of were pre-existence. lishment of a huge mason the district? Why could find jobs?

After independence, state that make the lonely road not they see how bulk af- In his recent election cam- ing to keep the people de- joining the ultras and reorganization undergone that lead his building, that ter bulk students and es- paign, the star campaigner pendent on them, by giv- extremist. An illiterate and every tribal district also lead to a college, a pecially Karbis students of BJP Mr. Hemanta ing them jobs in the name youth will serve more to council had been given a school and is a link road are coming out of the Biswa Sharma announced of being Karbi, by giving the leader and his or her choice to join either the to Bokajan main town al- school illiterate? Don't that if BJP comes to the them this and that facili- party rather to his mothnewly created Hill state or most impassable and they realize that leaving power, they will definitely ties in the name of Karbi. erland of the society.

Assam. The then Karbi alarmingly health hazard- education, even the grand the separate autono- Do the common Karbi re- This is an ugly truth, and mous status to Karbi ally want to get things as we are closing our eyes leaders were persuaded to alms from their leaders to it. join Assam with lot of Who will be running the council Anglong.

It may bring smile to some rather making themselves Within few days, the first promises for their rights of ministers and the legislature of the faces, but frown efficient enough to be phase of election will be and developments. Moreconducted in Assam. In over, the introduction of once KA becomes a state? Will the most of the eye brow. deemed for it?

KA too, people will Things are crystal clear.

When with merely authe article 244(A) in 1969 politics of Karbi Anglong be tonomous council the The so called selfish lead- choose their representaalso gave the leaders of the hills areas a hope that strong enough then to run herself leaders of the district hesi- ers have nothing to do tive once again. And surtate not in creating dispar- with the state and its de- prisingly, the people of they have a constitutional without the presence of Mr. right using which they Birensing Engti, Jayanta Rongpi, ity among the Karbi and velopment. They will this land are so naĂŻve and Non karbis, one should never allow people to simpleton that they will could ask for an autonoJoyram Engleng, Mansing imagine what will happen stand on their feet. They once again choose the mous state if need arises.

And this becomes the Rongpi, Khorsing Engti, Holiram if KA really gets separate themselves are not ma- same candidate. Not bestate. The controversial tured enough to see be- cause there is no alternabone of the contention Teron, Klendoon Engti, Jivan land policy has almost yond their short term tive compatible candinow. Article 244(A) does make the non Karbis profit. That's why it date, but because they give right to demand for Pathak‌? aliens and doubtful to- should be accepted that don't know only to whom autonomy of tribal areas in Assam, but what the ous. The Pathaks are the thought of development is ward the land, and addi- Karbi Anglong is not ma- they have to choose. commoners don't know or classic example of the fol- fanciful? These leaders tional imputes is given tured enough to run as a Though this land is inhibintentionally hidden from lowers of Congress ideol- never say why most of the now and then by the ex- state. She needs to edu- ited by people of various them is, it will give no su- ogy of family welfare interior village of Karbi tremist groups and the so cate herself fairly caste and creeds, but mapreme power to the coun- first. These are just the tip Anglong still doesn't have called well wisher of the enough, so much so that jority is enjoyed by cil or the Legislature. of the iceberg of corrup- road connecting to the na- district who , if nothing to next time when medical Karbis and the Adivashis.

Nevertheless, it will give tion and family ruled poli- tional highway, why are say starts shouting of the college opens here, most And sadly enough, still they still living without rights of the indigenous of the doctors would be now these people can be enough power that could tics of the district. the minimum basic facili- people that is snatched by Karbi, when a new col- allured with a bottle of If you go to the Autonomake the power holders ties like medical and elec- the plain people. mous Council office ever, lege opens most of the wine and a note of more powerful and rich tricity? Why KA have so The TET and conduction department should be Rs.500. for their vote. you will be confused in enough. That why there is

Education in a Shambles

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Sir, The Higher Secondary school certificate, Science examination is just over.

To-day, (March 20), I went to enquire about one of my nieces (my cousin's daughter) on how she had fared in the examination. Incidentally, they are not financially sound, braving the poverty, she could secure 89% in her H.S.L.C examination. We the people of Assam know that only the papers on two subjects viz Physics and Biology were leaked. But I was shocked when she had let me know that apart from the said two subjects, papers on other two subjects, viz Mathematics and Chemistry too got leaked. As it was confined to a handful of well-to-do- examinees, the matter did not attract much public-

ity. The Higher Secondary council with a worthless Education minister at the helm, the education scenario involving the future of the students of the state is deplorable. Now that the state assembly poll is round the corner, it remains to be seen how will the people of Assam react. People want a change. But nobody can predict what lies in store for the people.

Yours etc.

Ashok Bordoloi Dibrugarh

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The Answer To Ending Violence Against Women Has Been In Front Of Us All Along "Learn this now and learn much through their physiit well. Like a compass cal strengths, tenderness facing north, a man's ac- and harshness go hand in cusing finger always finds hand for women. The a woman. Always. You girls and women are deremember that, fined to be tender, Mariam."

Deepa not built for tedious physical ?

Khaled Hosseini, 'A Thousand work and their roles are gendered in such a manSplendid Suns' Accusing a woman and ner that all types of 'lathrashing her body and borious' outdoor work fall soul to pieces; life, of out of their basket. On the course, is not a bed of other hand, these 'tender' roses, especially for a women are handled so woman. It still is accept- brutally by the very able with thorns embed- people who gender them ded in it. But, what if that the attribution of tenthese red flowers change derness appears unjustiinto red blood and thorns fied. take the form of moles- Domestic violence, motations and mutilations? lestations, rape, FGM/C Scary! Isn't it? Scarier is (female genital mutilathe reality for the female tion/cutting) and the list section of our much- goes on. Violence against loved globe. With 35% of women has become an the world female popula- everyday reality. Such tion being assaulted statements are hard to physically, emotionally, accept, harder to witness mentally or sexually in and hardest to experisome way or the other, ence. But, with harsh reality appears to be hit- practices like female ting really hard and the genital mutilation, still beworld seems to be getting ing prevalent in parts of a frightening scar right on the world; with the inhuits pretty face. mane attitude of the male Violence against women section of society tois one of the most preva- wards the opposite sex, lent global issues of con- such statements seem to temporary as well as summarise a global story. classical times. Ironically, Violence against women, in the human world, in some form or the where male and female other, appears to be woare moulded into the iden- ven into the fabric of all tities of man and woman societies. More sadden-

ing is the fact that up to seven in every ten women face physical/sexual abuse in some countries of the world. Approximately three million girls under the age of 15 remain at the risk of FGM/ C annually as per a WHO report and more than 130 million women and girls have been accounted so far who have already been through the procedure worldwide. The rest of the female population isn't secure either. More than 700 million women alive today are estimated to have been married as children and this section of women and girls are more vulnerable to domestic violence as well as complications during maternity.

The situation seems quite alarming as these facts come to the limelight because these are not mere figures, these are actual human lives. It's high time for a makeover now.

We need to join hands and say a big 'No' to violence against women. A small step was taken by the United Nations in this direction in the year 1995 when the UN and the Inter-Parliamentary Union jointly declared the 25th of November as the day of International Observance for Elimination of

Image for representational purpose (Photo: dreamstime) Violence against Women.

The date?25 November?was chosen to commemorate the three Mirabal sisters, political activists who were brutally assassinated in 1960 under the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo (1930-1961) in the Dominican Republic.

Another baby step forward was taken the previous year with the introduction of United Nations' Secretary General's 'UNiTE to End Violence Against Women Cam-

paign' under the banner of 'Orange YOUR Neighbourhood'. This was planned to be stretched from 25 November up to 10 December, i.e., The Human Rights Day ? a sixteenday campaign to end gender-biased violence.

The 'Orange' campaign projected the following message: "Reach out to your neighbours, local stores, food sellers on the corner of your street, gas stations, local cinemas, bar-

Why I Hope Student Politics In India Doesn't Follow Pakistan's Example Hindutva, in its modern But it was another group, political avatar, can be inspired by the ideology of postulated to be an at- Maulana Maududi, Islami tempt to attain a purely Jamiat-e-Talaba, or the 'Hindu Rashtra'. It is to Islamic students' federabe done through political tion, which subsequently mobilisation, controlling carved out for itself ideocultural inlogical institutions Zaboor Ahmad fluence in with the full educational backing of the govern- institutions. It came to ocment and putting in place cupy elected bodies in the right people who can colleges and universities. serve the purpose. In It vehemently opposed fact, India is morphing the the secular policies of same way that Pakistan Ayub Khan. Simultadid. neously, it checked the The demolition of Babri growth of the secular and Mosque was preceded progressive forces. It disby an attempt to tributed pro-Islam, but saffronise the society in often anti-social, literature India by right-wing ele- and engaged in clashes ments while their coun- with leftist groups across terparts in Pakistan did the country. Leftists acthe same to Islamise the cused IJT of being society from below. bankrolled by the CIA to Now, power and author- contain the influence of ity is in their hands and communists given the the state can be effec- context of the Cold War. tively constructed from The battles between Isabove. Of course, in Pa- lamic forces and liberal, kistan, it tore apart the leftist students' unions very fabric of society were fought through the which is exactly what ap- elections to the college pears to be happening in and university student India. Hindutva has found bodies. These battles ofa presence in the psyche ten spilled over to the of the youth, with student roads and streets. With politics and politics in gen- the rise of Zia-ul-Haq in eral becoming fundamen- Pakistan, an already talist in orientation in In- strong IJT established a dia. foothold across the variSoon after the formation ous universities despite of Pakistan, colleges and facing a debacle in stuuniversities were over- dent elections of 1983. whelmed by the student While Zia imposed a ban wing of the Muslim on students' unions the League known as Mus- following year, the IJT's lim Students Federation, influence continued to which was rooted in a grow. The supposedly modernist tradition. But apolitical but puritanical the infighting within the Tablighi Jamat began MSF led to other groups gathering the masses in becoming more dominant privately owned colleges. like the Democratic Stu- The fallout of all this was dents Federation linked the emergence of an inwith the Communist Party tolerant and conservative of Pakistan. generation of young Pa-

kistanis. A similar situation is emerging in India.

But, often, direct parallels are hard to draw as Indian society is more resilient.

The right-wing forces believe that atheism is exotic ('videshi') culture.

More than the growth of any religious community, it is the atheists who have grown the most. In fact, their numbers have grown around four times in over a decade.

Hindutva rhetoric, though, seeks to change the puz-

civilisation well before the Christian Era and a lot of their beliefs have been preserved in our ancient literature. Also, Lord Rama is lectured by a great scholar Jabali on the folly of hisDharmic beliefs in Ramayana. The

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Beyond any shade of doubt it is Swadeshiculture. Banaras Hindu University has sought the help of experts to teach the students the 'ills' of western civilisation. As if everything else is alright with our civilisation. The project is meant to curb this growing proclivity towards atheism in India.

Around three million people in India fall in the category of 'religion not stated', read atheists and agnostics, if the census of 2011 is to be believed. The point to ponder over for the Hindutva brigade is that this category of people has shown exponential expansion from around seven lakhs shown in the census of 2001.

zling scenario by attacking the rationalists whose beliefs are now thought to blaspheme Hinduism.

The author Perumal Murugan gave up writing under pressure from Hindutva forces. Antisuperstition activist Narendra Dabholkar was killed in Pune. M. M. Kalburgi, a Kannadiga rationalist had a running feud with the Hindutva brigade.

It so happens that religious skepticism and heterodoxy has been the genetic trait of Indian culture. If India makes a claim to the status of civilisation, there are many things it can't leave out. Atheistic schools like that of Charvaka had emerged in Indian

only religion which is fully agonistic in the world is Buddhism, and it emerged in India.

The worrisome thing in the case of India is that India and its society is being polarised. The most prestigious institutes in India have been made into a battleground to score political points. The fallout will be the churning out of a youth which would not only be communal but also parochial in outlook.

Establishing and promoting the scientific educational institutes and then expecting that religious beliefs will not be under fire is a big error of judgement. Courtesy: youthkiawaaz

bers, school, libraries and post offices. Project orange lights and hang orange flags onto local landmarks, tie orange ribbons where you are allowed and organise local 'orange marches' on 25 November to raise awareness about violence against women and discuss solutions that would work for your community."

It was basically about colouring the world with orange and sending a message to people to

realise that women, too, are humans and the they need humane treatment.

This indeed was an appreciable effort and measures like these need to be taken to make this world a better place to live in.

Awareness is a fundamental requirement for ending the social evils, crimes and violent practices against women in different parts of the world. The efficiency of women is recognised to a great extent in the growing economies of the world. Approximately 50% of the workforce today are women; women are emerging as some of the most influential personalities in politics, the corporate world, art and many other fields.

Girls' excellence in education is proven by statistics such as those of enrollment which is, for example, 140 and 150 women in America and Sweden in higher education for every 100 men respectively. Various studies have also proven that women are, increasingly, performing better than men in the workplace and in academics. These facts, though, are nullified by cruel acts against, the subjugation of and through frightening the

'better' half in this maleoriented world of ours.

To overcome these mentalities we do need awareness campaigns, commemoration days, weeks and fortnights.

They are worth the issue.

But these things become heartbreaking jokes when a girl is raped in some corner of the globe on that very day. The fear of being hit, raped, molested, killed and strangled is the first feeling of a girl as she steps out of her cocoon into the world. This fear needs to be prevented from becoming a habit for yet another generation to come. Equality, empowerment, opportunity are big words meant to address this big issue. But the very basic need is 'being human to every other human' (whether a man or a woman).

More baby steps are to be taken with the hope that slowly the idea of respecting women would become embedded in their male counterparts.

We might fall and get hurt but it is always for the better to stand up again.

Hands are to be joined and heads held high, to abolish this 'everyday reality', to act now, always and forever before it's too late.

Courtesy: youthkiawaaz

The State's Ignorance Of Marital Rape Reveals How 'Customs' Are Valued More Than Consent It is saddening to know that marital rape is still legal in India. The reason given for not criminalising it is even more distressing, and that is the Indian tradition and value system. The fact that custom is valued m o r e than consent is enough to make us understand how far we are from realising real societal reform. In a country like ours where we are moving forward in terms of economic development, social development has taken a back seat. The question thus raised is, can we really ensure the growth of India if the mindset plaguing this country is not done away with?

Neither our judiciary nor our political parties have ever taken a tough stand on the issue of marital rape being treated as a criminal offense.

The stance taken byManeka Gandhi of the BJP is not new or unique to the party but is also shared by various other political parties. For example, after the Nirbhaya gang rape protests, the Congress-led UPA government appointed a three-member commission headed by Justice J.S. Verma to introduce necessary recommendations to deal with the malignant issue of sexual violence. The Commission had recommended criminalisation of marital rape but it was sadly ignored by the party back then.

If we take into consideration the institution of marriage in the Indian context, then, the position of a wife is always considered subordinate to that of her husband. Even though both the husband and the wife are expected to work towards ensuring spiritual and sexual gratification together, the wife always has to occupy the position below that of her husband's. Marriage is considered a sacrament wherein a wife submits herself to the will of the husband. Sex becomes a right for the husband and he has every right to demand it from his wife irrespective of whether the partner is willing or not. These customs may have made sense when they had taken birth but can we justify the same practice in the present context?

They may not make sense to me and numerous people read-

ing this article but they still do to a major chunk of our Indian population.

Leaving aside the traditional beliefs, a typical misconception that also tends to harm the society as a whole is that m e n a r e naturally inclined to sexual gratification hence it is very natural for them to be overtly demanding of the same. It totally chooses to ignore the fact that females too are creations of nature just like males are and that they too have sexual needs. It also encourages men

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into the open that wives died during violent acts of sex being forced upon them, insertion of foreign objects into their vaginas and so on and so forth, no concrete step has been taken to ensure that this gargantuan malevolence is curbed.

Many are of the view that if at all marital rape is treated as a criminal offense, it will be misused by many just like section 498A of the Indian Penal Code is. Another argument put forward by many, quite foolish to be taken into consideration, is that rape by a husband will be difficult or

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to go to any extent imaginable, or unimaginable, to meet their sexual needs and assert their power and dominance over their female counterparts.

According to a survey conducted by the United Nations in the year 2013, a quarter of 100,000 men from the Asia Pacific region including India admitted to having forced sexual intercourse upon their wives since they felt they were entitled to it. Similarly, another survey by the National Family and Health Survey revealed that 93% of women who faced sexual abuse admitted to having been raped by their current or former husbands. What is even more alarming is the fact that less than 1% of these women decided to file a police complaint against their spouses.

And even if they did, it is a known fact that they could not have demanded criminal prosecution on the grounds of marital rape simply because our legal system does not treat rape by husbands as rape.

Despite stories coming out

impossible to prove. For the latter argument, many experts have argued that rape by the husband can be proven just the way any other case of rape is proven. As far as the former argument is concerned, just because certain laws are misused by a certain section of the population, does it mean marital rape should not be treated as a criminal act at all?

Shouldn't an innocent victim of sexual abuse expect judicial relief from an abusive relationship? People who are responsible for the efficient running of this country should take solid measures to ensure both judicial as well as societal reform.

In conclusion, all I would like to do is quote Ambedkar to further strengthen my argument. "Rights are protected not by law but by the social and moral conscience of society‌ if fundamental rights are opposed by the community, no Law, no Parliament, no judiciary, can guarantee them in the real sense of the word."

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BUSINESS

Ola accused by Jugnoo of 'unethical practices' tices to sabotage their business and aggravate the drivers who are trying Jugnoo alleged that Ola to earn a decent living by employees have been creplying auto rickshaws," ating fake accounts over according to a statement the last 10 days to book and from the company. "About make cancellations on 20,000 cancellations Jugnoo's app leading to through 800 fake acloss of revenue for the comcounts have been reported pany and also affecting the to occur during this peincome of auto-rickshaw riod. These accounts are drivers. being used to book a About 20,000 cancellations Jugnoo ride and then canthrough 800 fake accounts cel it after some time, have been reported to occur sometimes switching off during this period. These the phone after booking accounts are being used to the ride," according to the book a Jugnoo ride and then statement, adding that this cancel it after some time, is keeping the drivers ensometimes switching off the gaged unnecessarily, phone after booking the ride. wasting their time and not letting the genuine cus"Jugnoo accuses Ola of tomers book their ride. employing unethical prac- Samar Singla, Co-founder

UNETHICAL BUSINESS

Samar Singla, Co-founder and CEO at Jugnoo.

(Photo: oneinternet) Pune, Mar 25: Auto-rickshaw aggregator Jugnoo has accused Ola of deploying "unethical practices" to disrupt its business, a day after Uber filed a lawsuit against Ola alleging that the Bangalore-based company was using fake ac-

Rs.20 crore plan to set up testing labs drawn by IIP Roorkee, Mar 25: Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), a government body, has drawn up Rs.20-crore plan to establish laboratories in Chennai to carry out physical, chemical and transport worthiness tests of packaging materials used for exporting hazardous goods, a top official said. IIP Director N.C. Saha said: "Our main aim is to promote the export market by way of innovative package design and development as well as to upgrade the packaging standards. "We are authorised by Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Directorate General of Shipping to carry out test of bulk packages intended to be used for carriage of dangerous goods either by sea or airport and then issue test reports and the U.N. certificate to the packaging material manufacturers." As per the plan, IIP plans to construct a five-storey building, spread over 50,000 sq.mts, in three phases at Perungudi in Chennai. It would house Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC) testing laboratory and transport testing laboratory along with other infrastructural facilities.

In the first phase, IIP will invest Rs. 3 crore to construct FIBC lab which would become operational by June. "It will be the second (such) facility to come up in the country after Mumbai. It will also be the first one in the South.

We chose Perungudi near Chennai as most of the hazardous goods from South are exported through bulk containers from Chennai Port and airport. We will inspect all types of goods apart from radioactive and contagious ones," he said. According to him, most of jumbo bags or bulk container manufacturers are located in Tamil Nadu.

While the suppliers are aware of the recent regulations on packaging for hazardous goods, exporters are not. In case of deficiency in packaging or untoward event, the exporter is penalised. "At the Perungudi facility, we can conduct 20 cyclical and drop tests. Currently, we are carrying out testing at exporters' site (in Chennai). This will be suspended once our lab becomes operational," he said. (Agencies)

counts to make bookings on its platform. Jugnoo alleged that Ola employees have been creating fake accounts over the last 10 days to book and make cancellations on Jugnoo's app leading to loss of revenue for the company and

Auto-rickshaw aggregator Jugnoo has accused Ola of deploying "unethical practices" to disrupt its business, a day after Uber filed a lawsuit against Ola alleging that the Bangalore-based company was using fake accounts to make bookings on its platform.

Jugnoo accuses Ola of employing unethical practices to sabotage their business and aggravate the drivers who are trying to earn a decent living by plying auto rickshaws.

also affecting the income of auto-rickshaw drivers.

and CEO at Jugnoo, said: "We witnessed this trend almost 10 days back when all of a sudden there was a surge in booking and the cancellation rate was equally high. We started mapping the areas where the bookings were being made from and invariably pointed at places close to Ola's office premise." "We noticed this across three locations Gurgaon, Noida and Mysore where this activity was highly being employed.

"We have evidence to support our claims and will be more than happy to furnish the details if required," Mr. Singla said. Ola declined to comment on Jugnoo's allegations but it has denied the charges levelled against it by Uber. (Agencies)

StoreHippo builds One-Stop Online Solution, MediFixit for healthcare needs ANI New Delhi, Mar 25: StoreHippo, the new age Mobile E-commerce platform, in collaboration with Healthcare Multimedia Infomatics Pvt. Ltd. has built a comprehensive online portal MediFixit, which aims to fulfill all healthcare services and requirements of an individual and connects patients to physicians, diagnostic centres, hospitals and clinics, as well as pharmacies. MediFixit can be accessed online athttps://www. medifixit.com/ and can be downloaded as a Mobile App, on both iOS and Android devices. StoreHippo has developed independent dashboards for the doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and diagnostic centres to manage consultations, appointments, medicine requests, lab tests and payments. The unique feature of this portal is the functionality of Secured Online storage of Health Records of a patient. This enables a patient to access health records from anywhere in the world whenever the

need arises. The portal is also integrated on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. "The objective is to provide an enhanced user friendly experience and offering healthcare facilities and services for patients around the world without incurring high costs. With exponential scalability available on this platform and complete customization for usage in any part of the world, MediFixit offers convenience both from patient's and healthcare service provider's perspective," opines Rajiv Kumar, Founder and CEO of StoreHippo. StoreHippo is the only SaaS based platform to enable highly scalable and mobile ready applications on the cloud.

The framework of the MediFixIt has been designed around the requirements of healthcare service providers and users, whilst keeping the doctorpatient confidentiality paramount. The vision is to offer a wide range of functionalities and yet at the same time, be ex-

Image for representational purpose. (Photo: storehippo) tremely nimble with a modular structure.

MediFixit is the result of the vision of Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Shamsher Singh and Capt. Sameer Singh who felt an acute need to offer a one-stop solution for all healthcare related issues.

Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Shamsher Singh has retired as the Addl. Director General Medical Services of the Indian Army and worked as the head of a few corporate hospitals thereafter.

Capt. Sameer Singh has earned a reputation internationally over the years as

a problem solver and stickler to details, working offshore in subsea oilfield development, before deciding to do something to address these shortcomings in healthcare sector.

StoreHippo is the new age Mobile First E-Commerce platform that provides comprehensive solutions for retailers to sell their products and services in the online marketplace. Powered by a truly mobile architecture and most advanced technology stack, StoreHippo

creates Online Sites and Mobile Apps for its clients in domestic as well as international market.

StoreHippo, a flagship product of Hippo Innovations Pvt. Ltd., began its journey in the year 2014 under the expert guidance of Rajiv Kumar, a young and a dynamic entrepreneur assisted by a strong team of professionals. In order to offer convenience for the online retailers, StoreHippo offers integrations with leading logistics providers and payment gateways, COD facility, mobile apps, multivendor stores, marketplace integration, SEO tools, social media ready sites, and much more. The 'Beyond e-Commerce' capability of StoreHippo has made it a preferred choice for startups who do not want to be limited by only e-Commerce platforms.

Headquartered in Gurgaon (Delhi/NCR), StoreHippo offers a whole gamut of award winning technologies to create and launch online stores which deliver phenomenal performance.

Smartphone sales to shoot up to 160 million by 2017: ASSOCHAM

Image for representational purpose. (Photo: idashboards) ANI New Delhi, Mar. 25: The ASSOCHAM has in its study pointed out that sales of smartphones in the country are set to shoot up to 160 million in fiscal year 2017 from 100 million this year on the back of prices

becoming affordable for a larger number of people.

It said that the in-built camera, other internet-enabled features, coupled with replacement of ordinary phones with the smart devices at a rapid pace were few of the rea-

sons. The sales of smartphone almost doubled from 44 million units in 2013 to 100 million units in 2016 and is expected to touch 160 million units by 2017, the ASSOCHAM is its latest study said. With the smartphones serving the needs of amateur photographers and enthusiasts, the demand for the digital camera sales, however, dropped by more than 35 percent in the past one year. The affordable smartphones priced between Rs. 4000-10,000 accounts for accounts for 78 percent of all smartphone sales equipped with almost similar features which a customer gets in sub-Rs 10,000 cameras which has reduced the need for digital cameras. In the survey

conducted, most of the respondents said the biggest advantage of clicking pictures with smartphones is that they can be shared instantly with your friends and family; a feature which is absent with most of the point and short cameras.

"The technology is changing at such a fast pace that the product developers have to think ahead of times; or else the top selling products of the present times can become outdated, without the manufacturers and those dominating the market today realising it," said ASSOCHAM Secretary D.S. Rawat. Rawat added that another feature of the smart devices market in India is that the country has a huge telephone subscribers' base of about a billion users who are be-

coming aspirational.

About 93 percent of the customers now prefer smartphones over digital camera for both photos and video capture. Almost 75 percent of the sales of Mobiles and Tablets came from consumers' residing in Tier-I and Tier -II cities. Meanwhile, the sales of personal Computer, MP3 players have already started declining with the impact of smartphone and tablet adoption. The study said that one of the reasons for the subsequent rise in the demand of smart phones is due to increase in social networking site.

Rawat asserted that youth in the country share photographs online and upload photographs, which have become a new trend in the metros the need for smart phones has risen.

Nike, Reebok surpassed by Levix, UCB in India Washington, Mar 25: Top global sports goods players - Nike, Reebok and Adidas - are still in the red in India even as brands like Levis, UCB and Zara have turned profitable. While Zara has been profitable in India for at least four years, Levi's and United Colors of Benetton (UCB) despite being in the black, are dealing with accumulated losses. German sports goods maker Puma, which has emerged as the top global lifestyle brand

here in terms of revenues (Rs 878 crore) and Spanish clothing brand Zara (Rs 720 crore) are two leading global brands that do not have accumulated losses, according to regulatory filings. Puma follows calendar year for reporting business numbers, while most of the other brands such as Benetton, Adidas and Zara follow April-toMarch financial year.

Adidas, with sales of around Rs 805 crore in FY15, has accumulated

losses of around Rs 68 crore, while Reebok, which is owned by it, has accumulated losses of around Rs 2,198 crore with sales of around Rs 332 crore in FY15. "The high accumulated loss situation is primarily due to issues Reebok India faced in 2012. Post that, the company has taken steps to correct its business practices and build a sustainable model based on robust fundamentals," the company said. Nike with sales of around Rs 804 crore in

FY15, has piled up accumulated losses of around Rs 541 crore, up from around Rs 439 crore in FY14, according to the US firm's latest filing with the Registrar of Companies. UCB, with sales of around Rs 719 crore, has accumulated losses of around Rs 84 crore and Levi's with sales of around Rs 634 crore has accumulated losses of around Rs 93 crore in FY15. Both companies made profits in the current year of around Rs

47 crore and Rs 11 crore respectively. "Although we have reported accumulated losses in 2015 owing to past investments for expansion, for the past five years, we have been reporting profits, and enhanced financial health year on year," said Sundeep Chugh, CEO of Benetton India. Sanjay Purohit, MD for South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh), Levi Strauss said.

(Agencies)

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P&K fertlisers for FY17 fixed by Govt. at Rs 21,274 crore

Image for representational purpose. (Photo: gmoinside) Pune, Mar 25: Government recently fixed the subsidy rates of phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertlisers for the next fiscal with an estimated outgo of Rs 21,274 crore. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for P&K fertlisers for 2016-17, due to decreasing trend in global prices of finished fertlisers and raw materials. "At the same level of consumption of P&K fertilisers (about 310.44 lakh tonnes) during 201617 as in 2015-16, the total subsidy implication on P&K fertilizers for 201617 at proposed rates works out to be about Rs 21,274 crore," an official statement said. The

CCEA approved Rs 15.854 per kg for Nitrogen (N), Rs 13.241 per kg for phosphorous (P), Rs 15.470 per kg potash (P) and Rs 2.044 per kg for sulphur (S). The government has been implementing NBS policy for decontrolled P&K fertlizers since April 2010. Under this policy, the subsidy on P&K fertilisers is announced annually for each nutrient i.e. Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), Potash (K) and Sulphur (S) on per kg basis which is converted into subsidy per tonne depending upon the nutrient content in each grade of the fertilisers.

These rates are determined taking into account the international and domestic prices of P&K fertilisers, exchange rate, inventory level in the country etc.

(Agencies)

Car prices of Honda to be increased up to Rs 6,000 from April

Image for representational purpose. (Photo: sulekhalive) Mumbai, Mar 25: Honda Car India is planning to increase prices of its vehicles by up to Rs 6,000 from April to offset the impact of adverse exchange rate that has resulted in higher input costs. Earlier this month the company had increased the prices of its vehicles by up to Rs 79,000 in the wake of the infrastructure cess that was proposed in Union Budget 2016-17. The company sells six models in India -- from hatchback Brio with a starting price of Rs 4.31 lakh to SUV CRV priced up to Rs 26 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). "We are planning to hike prices of our entire product range from the first week of April 2016 to partially offset impact of

adverse exchange rate resulting in increase input cost," said a Honda Car India spokesperson. The company is, however, yet to finalise details of price hike in individual models. In the post-Budget price hike, the company had increased price of its entry-level car Brio in the range of Rs 4,000 to Rs 6,000, premium hatchback Jazz between Rs 5,000 and Rs 19,500 and midsized sedan City from Rs 24,600 to Rs 38,100. It also increased prices of multiutility vehicle Mobilio in the range of Rs 21,800 to Rs 37,700 and that of its premium SUV CR-V between Rs 66,500 and Rs 79,000, depending upon different variants. (Agencies)

POST-BUDGET PRICE HIKE Honda Car India is planning to increase prices of its vehicles by up to Rs 6,000 from April to offset the impact of adverse exchange rate that has resulted in higher input costs.

Earlier this month the company had increased the prices of its vehicles by up to Rs 79,000 in the wake of the infrastructure cess that was proposed in Union Budget 2016-17.

The company sells six models in India -- from hatchback Brio with a starting price of Rs 4.31 lakh to SUV CRV priced up to Rs 26 lakh (exshowroom Delhi).

The company is, however, yet to finalise details of price hike in individual models. In the postBudget price hike, the company had increased price of its entry-level car Brio in the range of Rs 4,000 to Rs 6,000, premium hatchback Jazz between Rs 5,000 and Rs 19,500 and mid-sized sedan City from Rs 24,600 to Rs 38,100.

It also increased prices of multi-utility vehicle Mobilio in the range of Rs 21,800 to Rs 37,700 and that of its premium SUV CR-V between Rs 66,500 and Rs 79,000, depending upon different variants.

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Features

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WOMEN'S Facial oils for natural glow We hear "facial oils" and our brain is already vigorously protesting while imagining how much oilier it can make our skin, and god forbid, lead to disastrous breakouts! But we couldn't be more wrong!

These facial oils have turned into quite the cult in the world of beauty because of their awesome power of giving your skin some muchneeded moisture, and leaving it smooth and radiant without clogging pores. Here are a few reasons why you need to use a facial oil which will convert you. Say goodbye to those highlighters! Your skin will light up on its own! Get your hand on these slick substances and watch your complexion transform into a dream.

1. Your skin's oil-production will be better regulated Our skin's sebaceous glands produce natural oils that are meant to protect our skin. When they are produced in excess, breakouts occur. Overcleansing your face and stripping away its natural oils can be a reason why your glands go into overdrive and produce excess oil. Using a facial oil helps balance your skin's sebum production with healthy fatty acids and plant oils, which your skin can't produce on its own.

It basically helps keep oil production in check and lowers the chances of breakouts. So if you have oily skin, it can actually help lower the amount of oil produced.

2. They make great

cleansers Facial oils are amazing for thoroughly getting rid of dirt and impurities. It sticks to grime and makeup on your face, which helps wash it all off easily. No need to scrub your skin raw to get rid of stubborn makeup!

Plus, they give your skin the delicate cleanse it needs and leave it brighter.

3. Moisturize + Radiance Other than cleansing, beauty oils have super powers when it comes to deeply moisturizing your skin. They contain fatty acids and antioxidants to replenish dry skin and keep it supple and glowing. Simply massage 2 drops into your face and neck for that coveted radiance. It could be the

answer to all your beauty prayers!

4. Perfect for all skin types, even sensitive skin Like we already told you, beauty oils work amazingly for oily skin. They quench dry skin with nourishment and soothe sensitive, irritated skin Thanks to the fatty acids in them. They have antiinflammatory properties which helps provide a layer of hydration without irritating your skin.

5. They can shrink enlarged pores Hate the appearance of large pores on your face?

Oils like macadamia and jojoba can shrink the fat in pores and help shrink them. We told you - They really will give you the skin you've always wanted!

6. Overall skin health to look young forever These oils are anti-inflammatory (with calming ingredients like argan), and anti-ageing (as they replenish and moisturize the skin). Even as your natural oil production decreases as you get older, they help revive skin through their richness in antioxidants, thanks to natural plant ingredients and extracts. They are also non-comedogenic, which means that they will not clog your pores.

Facial oils are a blessing that should be used all year round (not just in winter) to moisturize your skin, replenish, and repair damage caused by the sun, pollution, and free radicals in your daily life.

Use them long-term to keep your skin plump and

Application of Jojoba oil can shrink enlarged pores (Photo: media.tumblr ) soft, revitalized, and radiant.

What to know about using facial oils 1.

They may be a bit costly but will become an essential part of your skincare regime. Also, a bottle will last you for a

long time.

2.

If you find them a bit heavy or greasy, use them at night while you sleep.

3.

Don't over-oil. 23 drops is enough to massage all over your face, as they are so concentrated.

If you have super dry skin, then a drop or two more, is more than enough.

4.

Do not use a body oil on your face.

They could be fragranced, which can irritate your skin and can clog pores.

7 Mistakes we all make Take care of oily skin this summer! while washing our face Washing your face seems like the easiest step in your skincare routine. As long as you do it twice a day, what can really go wrong? Well, quite a few things actually. If your skin isn't as perfect as you would like and seems bit oily/dry/dull, your cleansing habits could be to blame. Here are some common facewashing mistakes you didn't even know you were making. A few simple tweaks can help those skin woes goodbye.

Mistake #1 - Not washing your hands first You may not find it necessary to wash your hands first, after all the cleanser can do that while you apply it with your fingers. Well, that's smart but wrong. Just think of everything your hands touch through the day - all the dirt, oil, grime, would you really want that on your face? Be safe and wash your hands with soap before you start cleansing your face.

Mistake #2 - Applying it all wrong!

No, slapping a bit onto your face and then rinsing it off isn't the right way to do it. A cleansing lotion should go on dry skin.

Rub it in for a few seconds. You can wet your fingertips to help emulsify

it before washing it off.

On the other hand, foam and gel-based cleanser should be applied onto wet skin. Cleansers for acne-prone skin need to sit on the skin for a minute to help the ingredients fight acne-causing bacteria, before washing off.

Mistake #3 - Using the wrong cleanser for your skin

cleanser (which won't be harsh on the skin) that works with all skin types.

A foaming cleanser should be slightly frothy - if it gets super-lathered and foamy, that means it's very harsh for your skin.

Mistake #4 - Not taking your makeup off first You may not make re-

Washing your hands first is important before cleaning the face (Photo: dailymail ) What type of cleanser you use could make or break your skincare routine. With so many options out there, it's normal to get confused and not pick the perfect one for you. Remember the general rule of thumb is to use a creamy, hydrating cleanser for normal to dry skin, and a gel or foaming one for oily and combination skin. A safe bet is a sulfate-free

moving your makeup a separate step and feel like cleansing should do it all. Well, your makeup comes in the way of your cleanser cleaning and unclogging pores - it's basically a breakout about to happen! It's always wiser to take off your makeup first with a face wipe or any essential oil, even baby oil works well.

Follow it up with cleansing your face well.

Mistake # 5 - Too much heat You may prefer to crank up the temperature but too-hot water can burst capillaries, causing redness and aggravating acne. It can also mess with the natural pH balance of the skin and lead to dryness or excess oil production. Be on the safe side and stick to lukewarm, if not cool water, to avoid blotchiness and other issues.

Mistake # 6 - The ruba-dub-dub We're all guilty of rubbing our face with a towel after cleansing. This is a big no. Pat dry instead of rubbing to avoid inflammation and redness. In fact, you can avoid using a towel on your face altogether, and use a soft washcloth or even a tissue instead.

Mistake # 7 - Not following it up with moisturizer Cleansing and moisturizing go hand in hand. You need to lock in the moisture while your skin is damp. Don't give it a chance to dry completely.

When your skin is damp, it seals in the moisture, making it more effective and maximizing the effect of the ingredients. This gives you healthier, softer skin.

When we think summer, we imagine ice creams, cute dresses, diving into the swimming pool and experimenting with our sunglass style. Who wants to worry about sweat, clogged pores and zits? But girls born with oily skin have to pay attention to all this and more. Scientists say that oily skin ages more slowly but it's also more prone to brown spots, open pores and pimples, which is why we've put together this handy little regimen so that you have great skin - all summer!

others.

A mild moisturiser, which gets absorbed very quickly and doesn't leave behind a sticky layer so the skin feels light all throughout the day! Plus, the moisturiser also fights the early signs of age-

Just imagine how fresh clogged pores! that feels!

4. Seek shade

5. Keep an eye on your eyes

Carry an umbrella or The skin around our eyes scarf with you when you is the thinnest, which is step out of the house. why it's the first place to show up sun damage and The harsh sun can ac-

1. Start with cleansing Be careful to not overcleanse. You don't want to strip the skin surface of all oil - it only gets you into a cycle of more and more oily secretions.

A light, oil-based cleanser is highly recommended, it's counterCleanse your T-zone properly (Photo: indianexpress ) intuitive but it works.

Regardless, choose a tually increase the wrinkles. When you non-alcoholic, super- ing. Win, win! brown spots and skin cleanse your face, make mild cleanser to gently discolouration. But be- sure to wipe the eyelids wipe your face twice a 3. Revive at fore you go out, always and under eye area with day. night apply a light layer of a firm but gentle hand.

This is one of the cardi- moisturiser with SPF 15. When moisturising, 2. Know your nal rules of caring for It protects you from the make sure you use a oily skin - remove your sun's damaging and age- good eye cream and folskin type So you know you have makeup at night! In fact, ing. It's the care your oily low it up with sunoily skin, but in what we'd say cleanse your skin needs to combat the screen around the eyes. proportion? Identify ar- face as soon as you step harsh summer sun. It's Why invite wrinkles eas - like your T-zone - into the house so that also non-comedogenic, when you have no reathat are more oily than your skin can breathe. which means no son to!

Easy ways to split up with your split ends

Regular snips is the best way to keep your locks devoid of split ends (Photo: nature2tech )

Split ends are your hair's biggest enemy and are not to be taken lightly. They cause mane distress thanks to the outer layer of your

strands wearing away, leading to dehydration and weakening on the inside.

It's tough to grow your hair long and strong when the

ends are so frayed, but don't lose hope. We give you a few effective ways to prevent split ends from taking over. Try these tips and split up with split ends for good!

1. Work second day hair We know better now than to shampoo our mane daily.

Second day hair allows your scalp's natural oils to nourish and repair your hair, leaving it stronger and smoother. Shampooing daily causes even more drying and fraying of your ends.

2. Shower etiquette When you do wash your

hair, remember to shampoo only your scalp. Lather up at the top only and rinse off before conditioning just your ends and leave it on for a few minutes. It's smart to use a wide-tooth comb in the shower while you have conditioner on to detangle and prevent snapping when your brush out towel dried hair.

3. Try a leave-in conditioner Once you rinse out your conditioner in the shower, your locks have little protection against split ends.

Try a leave-in conditioner on your strands for extra

protection as you go about your day as well as during heat styling. Just apply a dime size amount through your mid-lengths and ends on damp hair using your fingers.

4. Are you blow-drying right?

Obviously naturally air-drying your hair is always the better option, but if you must blow-dry then make sure to always use the nozzle of your hair dryer and dry in a downward direction. This lowers the amount of intense heat applied directly on your hair.

Do your best to avoid direct heat on your ends as much as possible, though.

5. Get regular snips The best way to keep your locks devoid of any pesky split ends is by regular trims.

That's the biggest reason why trims are super important for growing out your hair well. Cutting them off is the only way to get rid of split ends as well as the best way to prevent them. Get a trim every 3 months to keep your hair at it's healthiest, and even more often if you have dry, damaged locks.

6. Tie it up right!

None of us really give this much thought, but the type of hair tie you use makes a huge difference. Switch up your regular hair ties for gentler ones. Standard elastics are rough on the strands and cause breakage. Tight rubber bands that are rough on the edges easily cause breakage and split ends. Whether you pull your hair back often or just while working out, try softer rubber bands and ties to save your precious strands from evil split ends.

7. A damage-free hair diet However much we love

colouring, straightening, perming and all those other chemical treatments, we have to accept the harsh fact that they will cause trauma and split ends. Try and limit these treatments as much as possible. Do not chemically straighten and colour your hair as well. Pick one and try doing it as infrequently as possible - maybe once a year or something. When you do chemically treat your mane, remember not to shampoo your hair for a few days after as it is the most porous then and more likely to split or break.

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Duliajan Football Academy won by 8-0 Australia Knock Pakistan Out of World T20 Host 1st Greater Dibrugarh -Tinsukia Districts Inter-

Mohali, Mar 25: Even though thousands packed the stands at Mohali and a majority of them rooted for Pakistan, Australia’s intent, focus and efficiency in execution proved too strong.

Needing a win to remain in the hunt for a semifinal berth, Pakistan fell short by 21 runs.

The verdict eliminates Pakistan, keeps Australia alive and makes Sunday’s match against India a shootout for the second qualifying spot from Group 2.

Led by captain Steve Smith’s second T20I halfcentury, the Australian effort was aided also by contributions from other quarters. If Glenn Maxwell and Shane Watson shared crucial partnerships with the captain, the bowlers

Du Plessis reveals ‘smart’ mantra to beat Windies in Nagpur Johannesburg, Mar.25 (ANI): South African skipper Faf du Plessis has insisted that side have to be 'smart' in their approach and game plans in the crucial Group 1 encounter of the World Twenty20 against West Indies in Nagpur on Friday.

Speaking to the media on the eve of the match, Du Plessis said that the conditions in Nagpur would be quite different to that of the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and, therefore, the team would require a different mindset to make the transition and prepare themselves to beat the Caribbean.

He said that one of the positives about the Proteas was that as a batting unit they adapt quickly and are smart in their decision-making, reports Sport24.

The captain said that the team has players who can play quite a few different roles and that would be the key against West Indies, who are unbeaten in the tournament.

He also called on his players to make transitions a lot quicker that their opponents if the pitch in Nagpur turns out to be a 'slow bunsen burner'.

The 31-year-old says that it is important to 'peak' at the right time due to the fastpaced nature of the ongoing tournament.

South Africa, which suffered a two-wicket defeat against England in their campaign opener, gained two points after thrashing Afghanistan by 37 runs in the second group-match.

Faf du Plessis' side are standing second in Group A, with West Indies leading the table after claiming victories in the both the matches.

chipped in with less spectacular yet vital breakthroughs. Adam Zampa took two, with others keeping things under the run rate Pakistan needed.

On possibly his last international appearance, Shahid Afridi failed to inspire his team to anything remarkable.

The skipper went without a wicket in four overs and fell after hitting two sixes. There are indications that he will announce retirement after returning to Pakistan True to reputation, Pakistan flickered but none succeeded in carrying on after getting in, something that Smith did. Opener Sharjeel Ahmed and Umar Akmal upped the tempo, only to depart after injecting life into activities in the stands.

BRIEF SCORES

Australia: 193/4 in 20 overs (Steve Smith 61 not out,Shane Watson 44 not out, Wahab Riaz 2/35)

Khalid Latif occupied one end, but fell when the asking rate started becoming astronomical.

Consistency was the difference between teams in bowling also, as Australians

bowled fewer loose deliveries. The Pakistani bowlers produced the occasional cracker of a delivery, but followed them up with wide ones outside leg and off. Taken together, these small factors made a big difference in the end analysis.

Pakistan: 172/8 in 20 overs (Khalid Latif 46, Shoaib Malik 40 not out, Umar Akmal 32, Sharjeel Khan 30; James Faulkner 5/27)

ET Correspondent Duliajan, Mar 25: Host Duliajan Football Academy won the inaugural match of the 1st Greater Dibrugarh Tinsukia Districts InterAcademy Football Tournament, defeating Chabua Coaching Center by 8-0. In this match played at the Nehru Maidan, here, DFA Captain Manas Pratim Gogoi netted 4 goals, Joon Kharia netted 2 goals, Nitupon Rajkhowa and Anil Tamang netted 1 goal each.

Referee: Debashis Mazumdar.

The tournament was formally inaugurated by Biswa

Pic - Rafique Uddin Ahmed Narayan Gogoi, Vice President of Duliajan Sports Association, at Nehru Maidan here today. It may mentioned here that the tournament is fully sponsored by Oil India Limited, Duliajan

and it will be ended on April 1st, 2016.

Tomorrow's Match: Tea Sports Academy, Rajah Ali Vs Tinsukia Football Coaching Center. Time: 2:00 pm.

'Recovered' Federer reveals This is how footballers cause of his knee surgery will improve their play

Melbourne, Mar.25 (ANI): Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer, who is making a return to the tennis court at the Miami Open, has blamed a bathroom mishap for his knee surgery which ultimately forced him to undergo surgery for the first time in his career.

Speaking on the eve of his first match against Juan Martin del Potro at the Miami Open since February, he revealed the series of events which gave him a swollen knee, for which he had to undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus.

The world number three said he was preparing a bath for his twin daughters when he turned and heard a click in his left knee, news.com.au reported.

Federer added that it was surprising for him because it was a very simple movement which he had probably done a million times in his life.

Washington D.C., Mar. 25 (ANI): A recent research has derived that individual perspective and behavioral peculiarities of the footballers besidesphysical training need to be considered to improve their level of play.

Roger Federer The 17-time Grand Slam champion had last week used a string of emojis on his Twitter handle to confirm that he was ready to resume.

Speaking about his comeback, he said that it was nice, for a change, to see that the expectations of his fans were really low.

He, however, added that he was really pleased to be back as he had not expected to be there after his surgery.

Federer was expected to re-

turn to action in next month's Monte Carlo Masters after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus sustained the day after his semi-final defeat to Novak Djokovic at this year's Australian Open.

However, his recovery from the surgery has been quicker than anticipated.

Due to the injury, Federer was forced to opt out of tournaments in Dubai, Rotterdam and Indian Wells.

The research, led by the Lomonosov Moscow State University psychologists, described the results of the observations on how the players' ability to concentrate on the game changes throughout a season.

The researches focused on such parameters as attention, short-term memory and reaction time. Basing on data, the psychologists, doctors and trainers would be able to structure the training process with maximum efficiency.

The researchers of many countries gathered in the French town of Valenciennes this month to share the experience of scientific observations in a football sphere.

Participation in such events is particularly important for Russia as the country's national team will soon have a chance

Sammy to join Afridi at Hampshire London, Mar 25: West Indies all-rounder Darren Sammy is join Hampshire for English domestic cricket's Twenty20 Blast competition, the southern county announced Thursday.

Sammy is currently leading the West Indies in the ongoing World Twenty20 tournament in India and will be available for Hampshire duty until his

Caribbean Premier League commitments start in July.

The 32-year-old St Lucian also recently featured in the Pakistan Super League in a team captained by Shahid Afridi, who will be a team-mate at Hampshire.

Sammy had a short spell in the T20 Blast with

Nottinghamshire last season, averaging 41 with the bat in four matches.

His first match for Hampshire will be against Kent on June 2, the club said in a statement.

Sammy added: "I love playing in the UK and I'm really excited to have signed with Hampshire. Hampshire have had strong T20 results in the

past which I'm hoping will continue this coming summer.

"They also have a rich West Indian history which I'm looking forward to adding to the best I can," he added with Caribbean greats such as former opening batsman Gordon Greenidge and late fast bowler Malcolm Marshall both having had extensive Hampshire careers.

ONGC stole the 36th PSPB Volleyball Championship in Digboi Laxman Sarma Digboi, Mar 25 : Team ONGC carried away the most sought after Inter- Unit PSPB Volleyball tournament here at Digboi Oiltown recently.Team ONGC won the best of 5 final against BPCL in straight sets dusting the rivel team thus without lending any opportunity for the runners- up team to recover the shock of continuous defeat except for the 2nd set where a significant resistance was put up but in vain.

It was almost one sided with BPCL showing a little fight in the 2nd set.

Six different teams including AOD, BPCL, ONGC, CPCL, MRPL and OIL INDIA had participated in the event which commenced on 20th last and concluded after days of fierce contest among the contenders from various locations of the country.

Meanwhile, in the prize distribution ceremony that followed in the evening after the tournament, Mritunjoy

Academy Football Tournament gets underway

Pramanik the Ececutuve Director IOC (AOD) who was the chief guest on the ocassion awarded the winner team ONGC beside handing over the player of the tournament award to Vinit Kumar of ONGC. Meanwhile the Chief guest also felicitated Mr. Tom Joseph of BPCL, who is an India International player and was the

recepent of the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2014 for his achievements in Volleyball.

However, 2nd runners up prize to OIL was given away by Mr. H. S. Dutta, Mr. L. N. Phukan and Mr. A. K. Bhagawati while Runners up prize to BPCL was given away by Mr. Praveen Choudhry, Mr. H. L. Arya, Mr. Rajeev Kalita of

IOC (AOD) Digboi.

Addressing the gatherings during the closing day ceremony of the tournament here at the historic Jubilee Playground, the Chief Guest Mr. Pramanik congratulated the deserving teams and wish all the participating teams a bright sports career. According to him the Indian Oil Corporation

(Assam Oil Division) has made sporting facilities available both for the employees and the people of Digboi and keenly promotes nurturing of sporting talent in the region in several ways.

He added ‘organizing the 36th PSPB inter-unit volleyballtournament in Digboi was a much awaited event and I must also compliment the PSPB for it is under their patronage that many budding sports persons have so far reached the pinnacle in their chosen discipline as national champions and have also brought laurels to the nation in several prestigious international tournaments’.

A souvenir was also released during the programme to mark the significant event.

According to Kishore Dutta the Chief Manager Corporate Communication AOD ,following the briefing of the tournament report and vote of thanks offered by Lotus Bajaj the event concluded amidst peace and cheers.

to compete for the title of European football champions and to play on their home field at the 2018 European championship.

Two football teams were invited to participate in the experiments, one consisting of professional players and the other of semi-professionals.

Focusing particularly on the peculiarities of attention, memory and reaction, the scientists also never missed collecting data on the players' physical condition.

Psychologists tracked the

changes in footballers' conditions while testing their aerobic and anaerobic capacities.

Researchers assumed that physical form of the players and their readiness to distribute attention, reaction and coordination may correlate.

To test the attention distribution abilities, scientists suggested the 'red-and-black charts' challenge.

The idea is on a sheet of paper the red numbers from 1 to 15 and black numbers from 1 to 24 are randomly spread. Psychologists measured the time a player spent on finding first

all black numbers in ascending order and then all red numbers in descending order.

Having already reached significant results, the MSU psychologists are not going to stop their survey. Scientists are going to conduct tests on various periods of the game season and also describe basic characteristics of the players, considering their age and game role.

This study has been published in Proceedings of the International Congress of Sciences and Football.

Bangladesh seek redemption against unstoppable New Zealand Kolkata, Mar 25 (PTI): Shaken after losing to India in a cliffhanger, a demoralised Bangladesh will look to end their campaign on a high when they face a rampaging New Zealand in a ICC World Twenty20 dead rubber at Eden Gardens here tomorrow.

Their epic one-run loss from the jaws of victory against India on Wednesday ended the semifinal hopes of the spirited Bangladesh team as theyre winless from three matches. The Black Caps, who have already sealed a final-four berth, on the other hand, would look to top Group 2 with an allwin record as they have emerged from being a lesser team to the team to beat in the sixth edition of the World T20. With their contrasting campaigns, Mashrafe Mortazas men will seek a consolation win and restore some pride but it remains to be seen whether the Black Caps take their foot off the gas ahead of the knockouts.

This will be Bangladeshs second outing of the World Twenty20 at the Eden and the familiar conditions in front of an expected crowd support closer to home would certainly boost the teams morale after their heart-aching loss to India.

Opening their Super 10 campaign here, Bangladesh were handed out a 55-run loss by Pakistan but they raised their standards to scare the mighty Australia and India. Certainly Bangladesh are punching over their weight with their creditable performances against India and Australia and have won the hearts, its time that they display some maturity and calm demeanour to win a match.

Two runs needed from last three balls, its Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullahs over enthusiasm to go for glory shots that cost Bangladesh the match against India. Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan and Sabbir Rahaman have shown flashes of their brilliance and despite the suspension of their two in-form bowlers

Taskin Ahmed and Arafat Sunny, Bangladesh have been resilient. Bangladesh will have to focus and put the disappointment behind so as to secure their first win against New Zealand who have a 3-0 win-loss record in T20Is. From out-spinning India with a dose of their own medicine, to outmanoeuvring their trans-Tasman rivals Australia, New Zealand were the first to seize their place in semis with a clinical win over Pakistan en route to securing a third victory on the trot. In the turning wicket of Nagpur, New Zealand have shown their potent spin attack in Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi and the experienced Nathan McCullum to fox India in the tournamentopener. Their batting depth was also underlined in the previous match when Martin Guptill blasted 80 from 48 balls to lay the foundation for their 180/5 against Pakistan in Mohali.

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