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Union Home Minister in favour Special Category Status underscored of reduction in deployment of at Rajnath Singh's meet with NE CMs Central Forces in North East ET Correspondent Guwahati, Jul 11

ET Correspondent Guwahati, Jul 11

In what could be seen as a move which will cheer much of the North East, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that he favoured reduction in deployment of central forces in the North East in view of the improved security scenario in the region.

"In the wake of improvement in security scenario, there is a need to review deployment of security forces in the region. At present the deployment is more than it was when the insurgency was at its peak," Contd. on Page 3

ET CAPSULES England go 1-0 up against Australia in Ashes Cardiff, Jul 11: England beat Australia by 169 runs to win the first Ashes Test at Cardiff's Sophia Gardens on Saturday. Australia, set what would have been a new Ashes fourth-innings record winning total of 412, were bowled out for 242 after tea as England went 1-0 up in the five-match series with more than a day to spare.

Brief scores England 430 (J Root 134, M Ali 77, G Ballance 61, B Stokes 52; M Starc 5-114, J Hazlewood 3-83) and 289 (I Bell 60, J Root 60; N Lyon 4-75) Australia 308 (C Rogers 95; J Anderson 3-43) and 242 (M Johnson 77, D Warner 52; S Broad 3-39, M Ali 3-59)

THE POSSIBILITY OF LIFE IN NORTH EAST UNDER REDUCED ARMED FORCES DEPLOYMENT Singh urged all the Chief Ministers to conduct a realistic audit of deployment of Central Armed Police Forces in their states.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is in favour of reduction in deployment of central forces in the North East in view of the improved security scenario in the region.

There had been substantial strengthening of northeast state police forces in the past few years.

There have been sustained efforts in improving the security scenario by focusing on development resulting in an "all-time low" level of insurgency in the region.

Most of the youths in insurgent groups were misled and they had now realised their mistakes.

Mizoram, Tripura, large parts of Assam and Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh, except its three eastern districts, are almost free of insurgency. There is a strong popular desire for peace in Nagaland and Manipur too.

There has been a marked increase in lowvisibility yet high-impact violent crimes like kidnapping for ransom and extortions in Assam and Meghalaya

Hanging Bridge, road and drain repaired at Ward No. 2 and 3 in Itanagar

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi impressed upon the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to restore 90:10 fund pattern for the North Eastern States and put the Region into Special Category Status. Delivering at the meeting of the Union Home Minister with the Chief Ministers of North Eastern States, Contd. on Page 4

Chief Ministers of North Eastern State posed for a group picture with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh , Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, and Union Minister of DoNER, Shri Birebdra Pratap Singh. Pic - UB photos

Flood and erosion affected 205 families of Lakhimpur to be rehabilitated soon ET Correspondent Lakhimpur, Jul 11

A total of 205 families that have lost their land and properties due to flood and terrible erosion in Lakhimpur District in the past years will be rehabilitated very soon. This announcement was recently made by Lakhimpur DC Debeswar Malakar. Talking on the subject he said that the proposal of land allocation to these families was sent to the concerned department of the State Government on July 25, 2012 after it had been discussed and detailed Contd. on Page 4

Villagers crossing a river flowing through erosion hit Matmora Gaon and Chekoni Dangdhora at Dhakuakhana in Lakhimpur.Pic - UB PHOTOS

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Opening Orphan Home very soon 20 Children selected so far Some members of the local community at work for the greater good of society in Itanagar.

A mass social service was conducted at Ward No. 2 and 3 as part of the initiative by Ward Councilor, Tatung Tania and Tagru Takap today. The local residents of Police Colony, London, Jul 11: Williams won her sixth Wimbledon championship Saturday with a straight-sets victory over Muguruza. The American defeated Spain's Garbine Muguruza 6-4, 6-4 in final.

Djokovic and Federer play Sunday in the men's final.

1 dead after drowning in pond Lakhimpur, Jul 11: A person named Jatin Saikia (38) died after drowning in a pond today in Bihpuria of Lakhimpur District. He was the inhabitant of Keyamora, ward No. 1 of Bihpuria town.

It is understood that the person had drowned in deep waters while he was bathing in the pond after returning from ploughing at his paddy fields. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter along with his father and mother. (Correspondent)

going children and is being repaired. "The said Hanging Bridge which connects Police Colony, Vivek Vihar on the one side and Economic Statistic Colony, ZSI and Gohepur Tinali on the other side was Contd. on Page 3

Shortage of 1149 quintals of APL rice in Lohit district, Pul submits memo to MP for immediate hike of quota ET Correspondent Tezu, Jul 11

Subsequent to carving out Namsai from Lohit district, a shortfall in the monthly allocation of APL rice has been reportedly created and at present provision of 35 Kg rice for each card holder is insufficient as a result consumers getting frustrated and worried.

Coming down heavily on the shortage of food grain especially rice, Drengso Pul, State Consultative Member FCI submitted memorandum on behalf of

the consumers of TezuSunpura-Wakro to Ninong Ering MP East Parliamentary Constituency in his recent visit to Lohit for immediate hike in the monthly quota so as to bring succour to the beleaguered consumers of the district.

Reportedly, there are 13445 card holders and among them Above Poverty Line (APL) card holders require 4706 Kg of rice. As per 2011 census, there are a total of 12668 households with 4 persons per household on an average. Meanwhile, the total monthly

quota of rice is 3557 quintals. The shortage of rice as per APL Ration is 1149 quintals in Lohit district where 100 percent of the public is dependent on PDS rice unlike in Namsai district which is one of the rice bowl districts of Arunachal, the memorandum states.

Pul made an ardent plea to the MP to immediately hike the monthly quota and requested immediate supply resumption of other PDS essential commodities including sugar, wheat and salt for the greater interest of the consumers of the district.

Geoeconomics in Central Asia

Sahara fails to pay rent, in the process of vacating BKC space The beleaguered Sahara Group seems to be cutting its losses barely three years after it signed probably the big-

CM opens options to amendments in the MRVTMW Bill

Pakistan to install tracking chips in feet of 1,600 terror suspects

Even as the 11th session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly was pro-

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will be installed in the feet of 1,600 terror suspects in Punjab province by the end of this month to monitor their movements.

economic, and social challenges, which give local leaders sleepless nights; however, the narrative shift - from a troublesome region to an area of opportunity is producing some surprising results.

gest lease rental deal in India with a developer in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). Over the past few months, the Lucknow-headquartered conglomerate has begun vacating the almost four lakh-square-foot space in Parinee Crescenzo.

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Economic Statistic Colony, ZSI took part in the social service. Koj Tajang, Director (Economic & Statistic) said that they were worried about the Hanging Bridge, while Councilor Tagru Takap said that the Hanging Bridge was unsafe for the small school

longed on Friday, Chief Minister O Ibobi has categorically stated that the twin options of either withdrawing the MRVTMW Bill for incorporating extra provisions/clauses or drafting a fresh Bill are open.

Lalrinsanga Ralte Chairman

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Awareness Camp Medical Camp Social Service Carried out massive relief and rescue operations during floods Rabi Shankar Angu Guiding youths for entrepreneurship General Secretary Showing villagers ways of modern day cultivation Always ready to help adminstration in crisis Address: Adonoi Mission Diyun, Dist: Changlang-AP Sanjay Kiangjoy Contact : 9402669748 Treasurer

Twenty-five years after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Central Asia is a region of relative stability.

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DIBRUGARH, SUNDAY, JULY 12

EMFA ridicules Jorhat DC’s order

Dibrugarh Press Club biennial conference on Aug 9 A Staff Reporter Dibrugarh, Jul 11: Dibrugarh Press Club (DPC), a body of Dibrugarh based reporters representing various newspapers and news channels as well as local publications, will hold its

biennial conference on August 9. This was decided during a general meeting of the club held at the club premises today. The meeting presided over by Sourav Dowerah, Vice-President of DPC also held threadbare dis-

cussion on various organizational matters. Senior members of the club like Sarat Neog, N.Mintu M.Hussain and Lakhi Mazinder Baruah all felt the need of more activities by the club members in order to bring back the

List Of Phone Numbers Of Nursing Homes ET Correspondent Guwahati, Jul 11: The Electronic Media Forum Assam (EMFA) has expressed serious concern over the Jorhat District Magistrate’s recent order which prevents media persons from entering into the DC office without his prior permission.

The forum commented that the Jorhat Deputy Commissioner, Solanki Vishal Vasant, has behaved like a feudal lord disregarding the spirit of the Indian constitution.

The forum has however taken note of the fact that

some touts pretending to be scribes are allegedly making a nuisance of themselves at the Jorhat DC office and urged the local journalists to help the authority to identify those touts and book them under the respective laws.

Finally, the EMFA has appealed to the State chief minister Tarun Gogoi, also in charge of home portfolio, to take necessary initiatives with regard to withdrawal of the order by the Jorhat District Magistrate against the media persons on duty at the earliest.

Karbi National Convention begins at Joysing Doloi memorial auditorium in Diphu Sushanta Roy Diphu, Jul 10: The endeavour of Karbi Cultural Society and Karbi literary body Karbi Lammet Amie (KLA) to unite the globally speckled Karbi community under a cultural banner began at Joysing Doloi memorial auditorium at Diphu yesterday. Hundreds of delegates from Nagaon district, Nagaland, Cachar district, Karbies settled in bordering areas with Bangladesh, Sonitpur, and Kamrup district attended the two-day national convention which began yesterday.

Acclaimed and erudite former president of Assam Sahatya Sabha, Padmashree Rongbong Terang inaugurated the Karbi National convention. Karbi customary king Harsing Ronghang, heads of Karbi customary traditional commandments, founder president of KSA Pratap Chandra Tokbi, president of Hemphu Mukrang Adorbar Lunsey Timung, Ex MLA and prolific Karbi lyricist Chandra Kanta Terang, Member of Autonomous Council were present at the inaugural session. Draft document of the convention was presented by president of Karbi Cultural Society, Chandra Sing Kro. Rongbong Terang expressed concern over the attempt of Assam government to segregate the Karbi community spread across various places of Assam and Northeast India instead of uniting them physically and culturally; Terang mentioned that the purpose of this convention is to unite the Karbi population who have fallen apart from the mainstream population of the Karbi and form the greater Karbi society. “Due to assimilation with other communities a section of the Karbi has forgotten its language and culture,

but the time has come when every Karbi will have to come together to shape the larger Karbi society." He said. Till the filing of this report resolution adapted in the meeting was not declared but the draft document revealed that the convention will adopt motion to reduce hurdles between the Karbi populations settled in the 2 autonomous hill districts of Assam where they enjoy various privileges as Scheduled Tribe (Hills) in accordance with the provisions of the 6th Schedule of Indian Constitution whereas the identical Karbi population established in non scheduled areas of the nation doesn’t enjoy any privilege or concession like tax waiver, government subsidy and grant in aid, land right, reservations in job and education, etc.

vibrancy of the club. The meeting also discussed the resignation of President Prabir Chakraborty and decided that the President be requested to carry on till the biennial conference. The meeting also decided to organize

the Late Nilim Chowdhury Memorial Lecture on August 11 in a befitting manner.

Manash Jyoti Dutta, general secretary of DPC appealed to all for co-operation in all the future activities of the club. The

meeting also decided to publish a souvenir during the biennial conference of the club. The meeting also condemned the controversial order given by the DC, Jorhat banning entry of mediapersons in the DC office premises.

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Aries: If you are involved in monetary matters, today you will find yourself weighing the benefits. A loan that you have applied for may be sanctioned.

Look at a range of choices, and you will end up feeling very happy about it.

Your think tank will be running on overdrive today. Your possessiveness might kick in to cause a conflict. Keep your anger under the carpet to avoid any unnecessary complications. Introspection will also play upon your thoughts, leading you to explore your problems and pry for solutions.

Today may not be very meaningful and productive for you, though you will get to spend plenty of quality time with yourself in the afternoon, which may not necessarily be to your liking. By evening, you may feel a little extra sensitive. A lonely day, or as an optimist would put it, you've got the whole day to yourself.

You are likely to be at your inventive best today. You are likely to taste success, much to the delight of your colleagues at work and loved ones back home. However, experience counts, and if you are a beginner at something, you may face problems in your new venture.

Agreed that home is where the heart is. But today, your home is where your troubles will be. The faster you try to run away from them, the quicker they seem to catch up with you. So, scooting off may not be the best solution.

Some people around you may try to blow things out of proportion; the best way to keep them in check is with a smile.

Open the mind gates and let your imagination flow. At your creative best, you will pursue innovation and creativity today. Luck will be on your side and even those things that you took a risk on may lean your way. You energy levels will be unusually high and you will feel passionate about all that you undertake. A good day to organise social events for family and friends.

Some days are full of new ideas. Today is one such day as you radiate diligence and intelligence. Consider it an auspicious moment to begin new business schemes, especially if you happen to be self-employed. Today, you will be able to think at a level higher and clearer than the rest. But, as happens when you focus more on work, it comes at the cost of family time. Maintain a balance.

An upcoming project of a new joint venture will capsize your personal life and keep you on your toes today. You may not find the results in proportion to the efforts that you put in, but be patient because everything will fall in place only in due time.

To do or not to do? That will be the question for most of today as you find yourself pulling out of one dilemma only to trip into the next one. Controversy will surround you and you may find yourself at the crossroads, where you are unsure of which direction to take. Turn to the wisdom of the experienced for proper guidance.

The most intimidating of ventures can prove successful if fortune favours you; you will be fortunate today. Those of you dealing in stocks and shares can expect a profitable day ahead, but don't forget to give credit to your spouse; it will be their luck working wonders for you.

You are already overloaded with work. On the top of it, people around you will conveniently put their share of load on your back, and you will take it most of the times. You, however, will not get bogged down by the additional responsibilities. In fact, you will rise to the challenge and perform exceptionally well, leaving your rivals surprised.

Home is where the hearth is, in which the troubles you need to deal with today are smouldering. Running away from your problems will simply have you out of breath; it would be wiser to take a stand and find solutions to petty conflicts without losing your perspective.

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6-10 A.M-Swasthya Charcha (Health Programme) 6-20 A.M-Aapuni Sajag Ne? 6-40 A.M-Bhajan from Films 7-15 A.M-Aajir Dinto (Morning Information Service) 7-30 A.M-Geetanjali(Assamese Modern Song) 8-35 A.M-Surar Panchoi(Composite Programme of Assamese Film Songs) 9-00 A.M- Antara(Composite Programme of Hindi Film Songs) 9-20 A.M-Seuji Chora-"Aami Janoo Aahaa-Ji Nodiye Buronji Gorhilei"- A Talk by Sharat Mahanta 1-10 P.M-Gharjeuti (Women's Programme) -Interview with Udyogi Mohila Jogyaprobha Gogoi, Interviewer-Dr. Aparna Mahanta 2-30 P.M-Western Music Programme 3-45 P.M-Programme in Miju Mishmi 4-05 P.M-Programme in Khamti 4-25 P.M-Programme in Wancho 5-00 P.M-Programme in Idu 5-20 P.M-Programme in Tangsa 5-40 P.M-Programme in Nocte 7-15 P.M-Chah Chramikar Aasor 7-45 P.M-Juye Poora Soon-Interview with Shailadhar Borha, Retd. Teacher and Social Activist 8-00 P.M-Ekalabya 8-30 P.M-SAARC News Bulletin 10-00 P.M-Classical Music. Artist-Pt. Bhajan Sapori Sd-/H.O.P

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Camdir Welfare Society holds felicitation programme

ET Correspondent Naharlagun, Jul 11: The Camdir Welfare Society (CWS ) conducted a felicitation programme today at Cultural Hall of Good Shepherd School, Papu Nallah, Naharlagun. The meritorious students of CBSE Class-X, Class-XII and other competitive examinations were gifted with laptop, certificate and

cash award.

Tok Butum, Chairman of the Society, highlighted the aim and objective of the society and the programme. He also exhorted the upcoming youths to shoulder the responsibility of the society.

He lauded the award recipients and urged them to be sincere and dedicated in their studies and concen-

trate on their different disciplines of study. T.C. Tok, Spokesman of Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), B.C. Tok, General Secretary APCC, Er Tok Tayum also spoke on the occasion. They also remembered (Late) T.C. Teli, former minister of the state for the work he had done for the community, society and the state.

Need to set up inter-state anti-terrorism intelligence system: Gogoi ET Correspondent Guwahati, Jul 11: Guwahati: There is a need to create an interstate anti-terrorism intelligence system to effectively deal with insurgency problem in North East, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on Saturday.

"There is a need to have an inter-state structure for counter-terrorism to improve coordination in intelligence sharing, joint operations and monitoring of development in the neighbouring states or countries," Gogoi said in his address during a security meeting of all North-Eastern Chief Ministers with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh here.

The concept of peace should be reinforced in action against the militants and the government should plan for peace missions, he added.

Talking about the development of the region, Gogoi said that the growth of the region will be expedited if the Centre restores Special Category Status for the North Eastern states.

"Peace of the region is intrinsically associated with the development and without the Special Category Status and restoration of 90:10 fund pattern for the centrally sponsored schemes, development of the region is not possible," he added.

Claiming that terrorism

in Assam is at the lowest ebb, Gogoi also urged upon Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to take necessary steps to act against the insurgent groups taking refuge on foreign soils of Myanmar, Bhutan and Bangladesh.

The Chief Minister also spoke on the rise of communal forces in Assam and the state government's conviction to tackle such problem.

Gogoi further said considering the fact that Assam is located at the seismic zone and flood and erosion create havoc in the state, the Centre should allot adequate funds for disaster management and border affairs management.

Workshop on selection of Smart City and Urban Housing held Pasighat, Jul 11: Workshop on selection of Smart City and Urban Housing launched by Govt. of India was held in the conference hall of DC, East Siang which was attended by Denong Tamuk Chief Councilor (PMC), Amoy Morang, Director (Town Planning & Urban Local Bodies), Councilors, Head of the Departments of the district etc.

East Siang Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Shrivastava emphasized the importance of the meeting and said that this is a great opportunity for the

ago.

Chief Minister Zeliang said the NSCN-K intends to inflict further violence in the state.

"As per intelligence inputs, more violence is intended to be inflicted by the NSCN-K. The state government is taking all necessary precautions to avoid this," Zeliang said at the meeting of chief ministers of northeastern region with union Home Minister Rajnath Singh here.

"I also request the central

government to persuade the outfit to rebuild the ceasefire from their end," he said.

Besides, the chief minister said his government was not informed by the union home ministry about the group's move to abrogate the ceasefire.

"Had we been informed in advance, we could have tried through our NGOs to convince Khaplang to continue the ceasefire in the interest of peace and as per the desire of the vast ma-

ET Correspondent Itanagar, Jul 11: Arunachal BJP today hit back at APCC for using the term ‘immaturity’ while referring to the veteran BJP national leader and national general secretary, Ram Madhav. The state BJP said that this all only reflects state Congress govt’s frustrations in the wake of public backlash vis-à-vis alleged financial mismanagement, corruption and to-

He, however, did not declare the amount to be invested by the Tata Group. All he said was that the focus would be on value addition to various available resources within the state for a holistic development of the region and its people.

He assured that his company will not be exploitative, and stand as partner to see prosperity of the state as well as the nation.

On the occasion of his visit, the Tata Trust and the Government of Tripura signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) to be strategic partners in expediting socioeconomic development initiative in the state on Thursday. The joint initiative intends to implement interventions in the field of dairy development, fisheries, skill development, education, nutrition and health, for improve-

ment in the quality of life of the people of the state.

The MoU was signed by Tripura Principal Secretary K Rajeshwar Rao and Executive Trustee of Tata Trusts R Venkataramanan in the presence of Ratan Tata, Manik Sarkar and other officials from both sides.

Later, a joint press conference was addressed by Manik Sarkar and Ratan Tata.

“Today is a very eventful day for us, because a memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Government of Tripura and the Tata Trust. The MoU has been signed between our departments like fishery, agriculture, education and industries with view to undertake some philanthropic activities so that the quality of the life of the people can be upgraded,” said Sarkar.

Ratan Tata said: “We have

(NULM) were also given on the occasion.

Tabang Jamoh, DFO informed that as per the demography records, Pasighat have huge forest area in its vicinity. It has hilly terrains, plain land and river which can make it a heavenly place to live.

Deepak Shinde, ADC cum Municipal Executive Officer, (PMC) while thanking all, hoped that all will cooperate and contribute in achieving the goal. He appealed to all concerned to go through the guidelines and the forms to be filled up thoroughly. (DIPRO)

tal absence of governance in the state.

The BJP claimed that it is not the only party which is exposing the various failures of Congress govt but also it has now become a mass movement.

It further said that the APCC cannot divert the public attention from the failures of its govt by making cheap statements against an established statesman and highly intellectual national leader.

While throwing the challenge of an open debate over the issue of the term ‘immaturity’ tagged on Ram Madhav by the APCC, the BJP further alleged that dragging the name of the world’s largest nationalist social and cultural organization like RSS for no apparent reason, it is tantamount to playing partisan vote bank politics.

The state BJP also suggested that instead of

wasting time in cheap politics, which is only belittling their image and credibility, the APCC leaders should honour the public mandate and devote its valuable time in help its govt in performing its duties properly.

The state BJP demanded a public apology from the APCC for issuing such a statement against one of the most veteran national leaders of India, Ram Madhav.

Insurgency has affected criminal justice in Northeast: Rajnath Singh ET Correspondent Guwahati, Jul 11: Guwahati: Prolonged insurgency has affected the criminal justice system in Northeast with the rate of prosecution of criminals just five per cent in some states in the region as compared to the national figure of over 85 per cent, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Saturday. "...Now the time has come when apart from insurgency- centric security, we must think, plan and deliver on people-

jority of Nagas," Zeliang said. The NSCN-K unilaterally decided to abrogate the ceasefire in March, 14 years after signing the agreement.

Following the abrogation of the ceasefire, the rebel group has carried out several attacks against security forces in Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. Last month, it ambushed an army convoy at Chandel in Manipur and killed 18 soldiers.

Ratan Tata says will invest in Tripura to support its development Agartala, Jul 11: Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata, who visited Tripura recently, has said that the state has great potential, and has not received the recognition it deserves.

He promised that the the Tata Group will come forward with investments and industries to support for the state’s development.

“We have been greatly impressed by what one can do in a state like Tripura. It’s very refreshing from what you see in the overcrowded parts of the country. I have assured the chief minister that I will go back to Mumbai with a view to see how in fact, we can with whatever little experience I may have, to bring in terms of ideas, or, how we can establish industries in Tripura that can use important natural resources,” said Tata.

als meaningful and purposeful’. He was very hopeful that with the contribution of all, high marks can be secured.

Amoy Morang, through power point presentation highlighted the Smart City selection process, City selection criteria, implementation and financing, challenges, etc. Sukhvinder Singh, Sr. Town Planner gave presentation on Atal Mission for Rejuvenate and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). Presentation on Swach Bharat Mission (SBM) and National Urban Livelihood Mission

Arunachal BJP hits back at APCC for remark on national general secretary, Ram Madhav

Nagaland CM wants NSCNK to resume ceasefire ET Correspondent Guwahati, Jul 11: Guwahati: Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang on Saturday urged the central government to convince the NSCN-K to resume the ceasefire to avoid further violence in the state by the militant group.

The Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) led by Myanmar-based SS Khaplang abrogated the ceasefire with the central government three months

oldest town of the state to score over others. She desired that the proposals should be up to the mark, which will have to be submitted within the 13th of this month. If selected, there will be a sea change in the field of development and working system, she added. She instructed the concerned department to prepare the master plan immediately.

Denong Tamuk CC, (PMC), apprised the house of the selection of Smart City to be done based on a grading system, ‘hence all have to make their propos-

embarked on a partnership with a view to convey in our minds philanthropy, which today is no longer about providing charity. It is being a partner with recipient to raise the quality of life, to create prosperity not by being exploitive, not by taking natural resource or assets from here and developing from outside but creating livelihood for people we are working with a view to make a difference and to increase the dignity and self-respect of the community with whom we work. It is with this we have started the ventures that the chief minister has mentioned.” He promised that very soon he will be coming back to the state with investment and industrial sector for development of the state by utilizing the resources and creating employment for the youths of the state. (ANI)

centric security," he told a security meeting of all north east Chief Ministers here.

"The people of the region have suffered the trauma of insurgency for long.

Now they must reap the dividend of peace. Insurgency has adversely impacted the criminal justice system," he said.

"It has severely undermined common man's access to justice. In some N-E states, ratio of prosecution of criminals in cases of serious crimes is disturbingly low, as low as five per cent as

Hanging Bridge, road and drain repaired at Ward No. 2 and 3 in Itanagar Contd. from Page 1

very dangerous and mishaps have happened several times in the past and so it was felt necessary to repair through voluntary contribution and by both of us," the Councillor said. "Though the Govt. also had repaired it earlier but it was not sufficient," he further added. Tania said that the necessary materials have been arranged through small contributions made by the local residents.

Later the approach road measuring 200 metres has been renovated with Cement concrete and the roadside drain measuring 800 metres was also repaired with the help of JCB provided by Tania. He thanked the local residents for their voluntary work contribution for their own benefit.

against all-India figure of over 85 per cent. In cases of kidnapping for ransom, this data is negligible in NER," Singh said.

However, there has been a marked increase in low-visibility yet highimpact violent crimes like kidnapping for ransom and extortions in Assam and Meghalaya, he noted.

When aggrieved people do not get justice from states, not only does their confidence in the system gets eroded but they also become prone to alterna-

tive course for justice and it further vitiates the environment, he said.

"The state police must pay greater attention to registration and investigation of crimes and pursue the cases diligently in the courts for punishing the criminals, who commit heinous crimes in these states. The larger criminal justice system must deliver," Singh said. To bring back confidence in the rule of law, the Home Minister urged the Chief Ministers to pay attention to it in their respective states.

Dr SN Subba Rao to interact with media persons

ET Correspondent Guwahati, Jul 11: Gandhian Salem Nanjundaiah Subba Rao will interact with the media persons at Guwahati Press Club tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon starting at 5 pm. A fellow of Gandhi Peace Foundation and founder of National Youth Project, Dr Rao is known for his mission to uplift the spirit of youth in the world for building a new society based on love, peace, harmony and social justice. Affectionately called by everyone as ‘Bhai Ji’, Dr Rao is remembered for his enormous role in surrendering many dacoits in the Eighties.

Born in Bangalore in 1929, Dr Rao was inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi since his childhood days. Eventually he became a Khadiwearer. The freedom fighter Dr Rao was honoured with various awards including D.Lit. (by Kashi Vidhya Peeth), Bhartiya Ekta Puruskar, Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award, Rashtirya Sampradayik Sadbhavna Puruskar, Jamanalal Bajaj Puraskar, Mahatma Gandhi Purskar, Rashtriya Sadbhawna Ekta Prusaskar etc.

Member-journalists are requested to participate in the program.

Union Home Minister in favour of reduction in deployment of Central Forces in North East Contd. from Page 1

he said at a conference of North East Chief Ministers.

“I would urge all the Hon'ble Chief Ministers to conduct a realistic audit of deployment of Central Armed Police Forces in their states. However, I assure you of our endeavour to help you in the deployment of central forces when actually needed," he said.

Singh, who was accompanied by his deputy Kiren Rijiju, also said that there had been substantial strengthening of state police forces in the past few years.

"Without compromising with security, we must plan to reduce deployment to make the environment easy and also to encourage positive thinking of outsiders about this region," he said.

Singh congratulated all the chief ministers on their sustained efforts in improving the security scenario by focusing on development resulting in an "all-time low" level of insurgency in the region.

"Mizoram, Tripura, large parts of Assam and

Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh, except its three eastern districts, are almost free of insurgency. There is a strong popular desire for peace in Nagaland and Manipur too," he said.

Talking about militancy, the home minister said several small residual insurgent groups were operating from their safe havens across the border and are engaged in kidnapping for ransom, which had almost doubled in Assam and Meghalaya.

He said in Garo Hill district of Meghalaya, some new splinter groups were kidnapping people for ransom or looting businessmen at gunpoint.

"I would like to make it absolutely clear that the central government would not talk to such criminal elements. Such criminal activities must be dealt with firmly... I would like to reiterate and emphasize that we have zero-tolerance policy on insurgency," Singh said.

He also said most of the youths in insurgent groups were misled and they had now realised their mistakes. "They are welcome to the mainstream. However, those

who have committed heinous crimes and acts of terror will have to face the law and meet the justice," Singh said.

Referring to the ongoing peace talks with different groups, Singh said it was on the right track and the government hoped to bring them to logical conclusions soon.

“Prolonged insurgency has affected the criminal justice system in North East with the rate of prosecution of criminals just five per cent in some states in the region as compared to the national figure of over 85 per cent,” said Singh.

He also stressed that the time has come to think, plan and deliver on people-centric security,” said Singh.

“The people of the region have suffered the trauma of insurgency for long. Now they must reap the dividend of peace.

Insurgency has adversely impacted the criminal justice system,” he said.

However, there has been a marked increase in low-visibility yet high-impact violent crimes like kidnapping for ransom and extortions in Assam and Meghalaya, he noted.

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Indian Psychiatric Society of Assam's 11th mid term CME held ET Correspondent Golaghat, Jul 11: The 11th term CME (continuing medical education) of Indian Psychiatric Society of Assam was held at Golaghat Lucious Kitchen today.

An extraordinary one day programme was organised

by Golaghat Psychiatric Society in which State President, Dr H.K. Goswami, Deputy Commissioner Anowarul Haque, State Secretary Dr Pradeep Sharma, Senior Journalist Dwipen Dutta, Organising President Bijay Bora and Secretary Dr Diganta Kr Das, Superintendent Dr Nizra Devi were present. After being felicitated and lighting of ceremonial lamp, a group of VKV students presented a spiritual song.

In his speech, Dr H.K. Goswami said, "Dr Deepali Dutta played a prominent role in uplifting the Psychiatry Department. He further added that the number of registered Psychiatrists in the records in Assam is 103.

Such camps will be fruitful in the present and the future." Among other distinguished speakers, Dr H.K. Goswami spoke on Liasion Psychiatry, D.J. Chetia on Delirum and Dr Utpal Bora on Fibro Myalgia. Vote of thanks was offered by Dr Diganta Kr Das. It was attended by numerous P.G. students from distant places as well as people from the Health Department. The programme was coordinated by Dr Bornali Deuri.

Jorhat Police allegedly not investigating Rafique Ali's murder ET Correspondent Jorhat, Jul 11: Rafique Ali, a resident of Charaibahi of Jorhat, was murdered on 30th March this year. It has been alleged by Upper Assam Muslim Kailyan Parisad (UAMKP) in a press meet on Saturday at Jorhat Central Club that Jorhat Police has still not delivered justice in this murder case.

Earlier, on 30th March night, Rafique Ali was called by his friend Rajib Bora who was an auto driver. Afterwards,

Rafique Ali's dead body was found near his home with bullet marks on the chest. The police immediately arrested Rajib Bora and later he was sent to judicial custody. The accused Rajib Bora denied having committed the crime.

Meanwhile, the family of murdered Rafique Ali is in a very miserable condition as he was the only person earning an income. Ali’s widow along with three little children is now facing the most horrible situation of her life.

UAMKP has been trying to help out the poor family.

“We are trying to give support to the poor family as much as possible,” said Rafique Hussain, secretary of Upper Assam Muslim Kailyan Parisad.

UAMKP believes that the police has failed to arrest the main culprit in the crime.

“We suspect that the main culprit is still at large,” said Sanjan Ali Hazarika, president UAMKP, at the press meet. The organization also stated that the

govt. is not doing anything to help the poor family.

“The govt. is not taking any steps with regard to the survival of the poor family. It surprised me to see that the govt is not taking any steps.” Said Rafique Hussain at the press meet. “We are living a very hard life as our only earning source was Rafique. It is only the villagers who give us support both financially and economically,” said Reshma Begum, the widow of Rafique Ali.

ET Correspondent Golaghat, Jul 11: World Population Day was observed in the premises of the Nurse Training Centre Golaghat today. A meeting was held in which Deputy Commissioner Anowarul Haque, Dr Shyamanta Madhav Sharma, Dr Kumud Dutta, Dr Nizra Devi, and Municipality Chairman Ghanshyam Barhoi were present to be felicitated.

Nafesa Afzal was the coordinator. Dr Shyamanta Madhav Sharma spoke on Population Explosion while presenting a slide show. A large gathering thronged the venue. (Correspondent)

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ers and the helper boy of the vehicle. A general case has been registered under the NDPS Act and investigation is on.

In another incident, the students organisation AASU detected a cloth store selling liquor illegally in the Lahorijan area of Bokajan Sub-division. Later, the police raided the store and seized 40 cases of IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor) from the unauthorised shop.

The shopkeeper, Mukesh Jaiswal, was arrested and later released on bail under section 53 Assam Excise Act 1910. The seized liquor also included those which

ET Correspondent Lakhimpur, Jul 11: A one and half year old kid named Liku, drowned in a pond nearby to his house at Dagati Village under Azad area in Lakhimpur District. The tragic incident triggered

a pall gloom to descend upon the surrounding areas. Liku was the son of Trailoka Bora. Meanwhile, his grandmother Aijoni Borah when she heard the news of the accidental death of her grandchild could not

come to terms with the shock of the grief and she had fainted. Her condition remained unchanged during the following night and she too breathed her last late that night. She was 95 when she died.

(Correspondent)

The daylong programme was inaugurated by flag hoisting and lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Rector, Dr. TN Hazarika.

The chief guest at the programme was Gopika Nanda Saikia of

ET Bureau Guwahati, Jul 11: Guwahati: Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh Saturday sought Inner Line Permit (ILP) system from the Centre for his state like some of its neighbours for "protection of the indigenous people".

"There is growing demand for enactment of suitable legislation for protection of the indigenous people of Manipur. Similar demands are there in some other state in Northeast like Meghalaya," Singh said in his address during a security meeting of all Northeastern Chief Ministers with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh here.

This demand is gaining support from people as

some of the Northeastern states like Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh have ILP system, he added.

"The Centre should bring uniform legislation for all the North East states on this issue in line with ILP or similar to that...Central government should find a solution to this issue," Singh said.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister put forward a Rs 1,722.12-crore demand for developing and improving various infrastructure for the police force.

He also demanded fencing along the Indo-Myanmar border in line with what has been done along the border with Bangladesh and Pakistan. (Agencies)

Contd. from Page 1 explanation given in the meeting of Sub divisional land advisory committee.

The Government instructed the DC to take necessary action in this regard. According to this instruction and approval by the DC, the ADC of Revenue Department of Lakhimpur ordered the

Circle Officer (CO) to allot and transfer lands to these families on 18 January, 2014. Out of these 205 families he was authorized to rehabilitate 153 families at No. 1 Hindu Gaon, 13 families at Acherekata Village, 39 Families at Somdirimukh and Khaga, by handing 2 Kothas of land to each family. The CO is completing the necessary survey and they will be re-

habilitated very soon.

Some of those families were in the meantime given financial aid through IAY or some other schemes. On the other hand, the flood victims will be covered through the Chief Minister Special Rehabilitation Schemes. Moreover those families who are still not benefited till date will be covered under the scheme gradually.

Special Category Status underscored at Rajnath Singh's meet with NE CMs Contd. from Page 1

were meant for sale in Arunachal Pradesh only and it gives a clear indication of the prevailing substantial revenue loss to the state exche-

quer. It has to be mentioned here that this shop was allegedly operating under the very patronage of the Khatkhati Police and the Excise officials.

Chief Minister Gogoi said that the development of the Region will be expedited if the Centre restores the Special CatNonetheless, the student egory Status for the North organisation has made a Eastern States. Gogoi constructive move to as- said peace of the region sume the role of the con- is intrinsically associated cerned officials in this with the development and particular case. without the Special Category Status and restoration of 90:10 fund pattern for the centrally sponsored schemes development of the Region is not possible.

Claiming that the terrorism in Assam is at the lowest ebb, Gogoi also toppers in Arts, Science urged upon the Union and Commerce streams Home Minister to take were given the Late necessary steps to act J.K. Gogoi Memorial against the terrorists takAward. In the Freshers' ing refuge in the foreign Social, cultural events soils of Myanmar, were performed by the Bhutan and Bangladesh. newcomers and also the Gogoi also underscored seniors. the importance of identifying factors fuelling ter-

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JDSG College, Bokakhat who gave an inspirational lecturer.

The Ex Principal of Reliance College Jr. Debojit Dutta, educationist Dr. Lukumoni Goswami and several other distinguished

guests were present at the programme. Earlier, Principal of the college, Priyanka Das delivered the inaugural speech.

The college's annual wall magazine was inaugurated by Khirod Goswami. The college

rorism and also talked at length on the need of alienating them from the people, modernization of police force and civil policing as critical areas for dealing with terrorism.

He also talked on the rise of communal forces in the State and the State Government’s conviction to tackle such problem.

Gogoi said that there should be parity between fund sanction and release by the Centre as the delay in releasing fund leads to impediment of growth and development. Gogoi said considering Assam located at the seismic zone and flood and erosion create havoc in the state, Centre should allot adequate fund for disaster management and border affairs management.

Gogoi also cited that Assam has already lost more than 4 lakh hectares of land to erosion.

Citing the withdrawal of Backward Region

Fund by the Centre, Gogoi said unless the dispensation at the Centre pays special attention to the North East, development will be slowed down which might fuel rise of subversive forces again.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh lauded Chief Minister Gogoi and his government’s concerted efforts in tackling insurgency and improving law and order situation in Assam.

Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Sarbananda Sonowal, DoNER Minister Dr. Jiendra Singh, Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and the Home Minister of Sikkim along with top officials of the civil, army and police administrations were present at the meeting.

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CM opens options to amendments in the MRVTMW Bill Imphal, Jul 11: Even as the 11th session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly was prolonged on Friday, Chief Minister O Ibobi has categorically stated that the twin options of either withdrawing the MRVTMW Bill for incorporating extra provisions/ clauses or drafting a fresh Bill are open. He acknowledged that the civil movement being spearheaded by the JCILPS is in the interest of every citizen of Manipur including all the legislators, NGOs and civil society organisations. The Governor has reserved the Bill with a tag 'It is reserved for consideration with the President of India'. However, it would be too early to conclude that the Bill would be rejected. From the President, the Bill would be sent to the Union Law Ministry and then to MHA and

THE BILL ALTERCATION

ØOn Friday, Chief Minister O Ibobi has categorically stated that the twin options of either withdrawing the MRVTMW Bill for incorporating extra provisions/clauses or drafting a fresh Bill are open.

Ø Together with all the Opposition Members and political parties, a fresh Bill may be drafted in a very transparent manner.

Members of JCILPS may also be invited in the drafting process, Ibobi stated.

ØThe Government has no intention to impose curfew indefinitely. Indefinite curfew was never imposed even at the time of war. Curfew may be lifted in phase manner if the situation improves. ØThe Governor has reserved the Bill with a tag 'It is reserved for consideration with the President of India'. However, it would be too early to conclude that the Bill would be rejected.

it may also be tabled before the Union Cabinet. As such, it is not clear whether the Bill would be approved or rejected. But there is a rule which says that it should be confirmed within six months whether a Bill pro-

posed by a State has been approved or rejected, Ibobi said quoting an unofficial source. If it is true, the Centre cannot keep the Bill in cold storage for a prolonged period. Legal experts may be consulted to check

whether the Bill submitted to the Governor can be withdrawn or not. The Bill was prepared in consultation with House Members and members of JCILPS. The Government would never browbeat its way. To-

gether with all the Opposition Members and political parties, a fresh Bill may be drafted in a very transparent manner. Members of JCILPS may also be invited in the drafting process, Ibobi stated. The Government has no reservation in rectifying the existing Bill or draft a fresh one. "We thought that referring the Bill to the House select committee might take a prolonged period. That was why, the Bill was passed in the form it was introduced as the Bill can be always amended once it is passed", Ibobi clarified. It would be very difficult to find a solution to the existing issue without dialogue. The Government has its door wide opened for negotiation with JCILPS. The Government has no intention to impose curfew indefinitely. Indefinite curfew was never im-

posed even at the time of war. Curfew may be lifted in phase manner if the situation improves. MLA Dr Ibohalbi said that one IPS non-local officer was seen in media pursuing protesters by opening fire from his service revolver in Khurai even after the protesters had fled away, Ibobi assured that he would look into the matter and see that disciplinary actions can be initiated against the particular IPS officer.

There is an instruction to use water canon first before using tear gas shells. But when the number of protesters grew by hundreds and if some of them resorted to pelting stones, police usually had a very time controlling such situations, Ibobi added.

Later the Manipur Appropriation Bill (No 5) amounting to Rs 9728,60,95,000 was passed by the House.

(Agencies)

Govt to ban firms supplying Maiost woman of Chattisgarh apprehended in Odisha imported jute bags Kolkata, Jul 11: The Ministry of Textiles (MoT) has warned that companies supplying imported jute bags for government procurements will be blacklisted for two years and will face criminal proceedings. The Jute Commissioner has said that even if a single jute bag being supplied to the government is found to be procured from abroad, action will be taken against owners and directors of the company, an official statement said on Friday. The warning follows reports of unscrupulous traders and organisations importing BTwill sacking and cloth from Bangladesh or Nepal and using them in govern-

ment procurements. The statement said such supply of sackcloth procured from abroad or sacking manufactured from imported yarn/cloth are strictly prohibited as it violates the JPM Act, 1987. Such trade ad-

versely affects the domestic market consisting of lakhs of jute mill workers and cultivators. It also leads to diversion of government subsidy in procurement of jute sacking and benefits unintended parties, the government said here today. (Agencies)

Both consumers and producers are deemed to be 'market intelligent'

Director Land Resources Department(LRD), Mhathung Yanthang and others after inaugurating the market shed at Kohima on Friday Kohima, Jul 11: With demand for agriculture products increasing day by day, director Land Resources Department (LRD), Mhathung Yanthan has asked agriculture producers (farmers) and consumers to be "market intelligent" so that both are benefitted.

He said this while speaking as chief guest at Kohima district Self Help Groups (SHGs) sales day cum inauguration of marketing shed (constructed under EPA, IWMP batch-lll, project-V, Kohima village, L- Khel), Friday at Chahechu, Kohima.

Yanthan lamented that

so far "middle man" has been benefiting the most from the trade and said that there was a need for the producers and consumers to trade directly.

He then added that sales day is a "perfect example" to bring the sellers and consumers in one platform. Yanthan also said that there was a need to increase production while adding that if state market was organized then the products could also be exported outside the State.

Terming Land Resources Department as "people centric department", he said the department would extend

help to those willing to partner with it by putting up Detailed Project Report (DPR) and action plan.

While delivering a short speech, administrator KMC Kovi Meyase said that development cannot be halted if progressive minds come together. He also informed that KMC look forward to partner in such ventures.

DPO Kohima land resource, Dr. Menuosietuo Tseikha said that the market would be opened six days a week and that SHGs sales day would be organized on the last Saturday of every month. It maybe be noted that local vendors from 53 villages of Kohima district set up stalls on Friday. (Agencies)

Wrong vaccination takes the life of a baby Shillong, Jul 11: A baby died and several others reported ill following wrong vaccination being administered to them at Pdengshakap PHC in West

Jaintia Hills District on July 7. According to a Health official, around seven children hailing from Twah Usdiah near Syndai reported ill and

later a baby died allegedly due to wrong vaccination being administered to them. The Health officials are inquiring into the matter. (Agencies)

Bhubaneswar, Jul 11: A Chhattisgarh-based woman Maoist was on Saturday arrested by OdishaPolice while her associate, who was briefly detained by the police allegedly committed suicide fearing attack by ultras, a senior police officer said.

The arrested woman Maoist, identified as Nirmala, was on her way for treatment to Chhattishgarh when she

was apprehended during the joint operation of Odisha police and CRPF, Balangir district SP, Deepak Kumar said.

Nirmala, accused in several crimes including murders, was also suspected of monitoring the Maoist movement in Balangir district. Meanwhile, her companion identified as Goutam Bag was briefly detained by the police during the arrest of Nirmala.

and allegedly committed suicide in the police barracks in Balangir. "We had allowed Bag to go home after preliminary investigation. But Bag returned to police barrack as he feared attack from the ultras. He, however, attempted suicide in police barrack and died at the hospital," the SP said.

The Maoists had earlier threatened Goutam after branding him as a police informer. (Agencies)

Jan Adhikar Party sets Bihar on a halt, roads blocked Patna, Jul 11: Hundreds of supporters of Jan Adhikar Party chief Pappu Yadav on Saturday went on a rampage at different places across Bihar, halting trains and blocking roads to enforce a shutdown called over the death of a youth. Armed with bamboo sticks, Yadav`s supporters vandalised shops, roadside stalls and attacked vehicles, police said. Yadav was subsequently arrested along with dozens of his supporters in Patna for blocking the busy Dak Bungalow crossing here. At several places in Saharsa, Patna, Ara, Madhepura, Bhagalpur districts, protesters clashed with local residents for forcing them to join the shutdown and at some places Yadav`s supporters ransacked vehicles and attacked shopkeepers. "Protesters blocked railway tracks in Madhepura, Ara, Bhagalpur and Jehanabad, disrupting train services. The strikers forcibly stopped trains at various railway stations," a railway official said. The shutdown because of which hundreds of passengers were stranded railway stations and bus stands was supported by former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi`s party Hindustani Awam Morcha. The protests were called over the death of Shyam Narayan Bhardwaj, 21, alias Siku Raj, in a private nursing home on Wednesday after he was thrashed allegedly by BSF personnel and Kishanganj police a week ago. (Agencies)

Rs 43 lakh sanctioned for Siroy tourist home Imphal, Jul 11: For construction of a tourist home at Siroy, Ukhrul district, a sum of Rs 43,86,938 has been released so far including the first installment of Rs 20 lakh sanctioned in 2005. This was stated by Chief Minister O Ibobi in response to a query raised by Samuel Risom during question hour today. Another sum of Rs 33,24,791 would be sanctioned through the State Tourism Department. However, the department is not in a position to sanction money needed for construction of compound fence and entrance gate of the tourist home, Ibobi confided. Replying to a question raised by L Ibomcha, Chief Minister O Ibobi stated that the Imphal Municipal Corporation is being run in the model of a corporation under the Manipur Municipal Act 1994.

However, Ibomcha contended that the word 'corporation' was not found in the Manipur Municipal Act 1994.

Ibobi clarified that the Manipur Municipal Act 1994 was passed by the Parliament when Manipur was under President's Rule. There is no harm in passing the Act afresh by the Manipur Legislative Assembly. (Agencies)

People to vote from their places of origin proposed by state cabinet Shillong, Jul 11: In a decision which would be in violation to the Election Commission of India guidelines, the State Cabinet on Friday urged the Centre to allow citizens to have the right to vote in their places of origin and not where they reside temporarily. The Cabinet made a decision in this regard by stating that in the context of rise in migrant labourers in the State coupled with constant mistrust affecting the overall growth of society, the suggestion to give rights to people to vote in their places of origin and not where they reside temporarily or migrate for their professional activities was approved. The Government said that the decision was made after going through the agenda on CentreState Relations in the Cabinet. The Cabinet has decided to send this decision to the Centre.

However, the urgency of the Cabinet to make a decision on unexpected line was not explained as the Government had not

taken any such decision during the agitation called by the pressure groups demanding implementation of ILP. If the Cabinet decision is accepted even the IAS officers from outside the State posted in Meghalaya would not be able to vote in the State they will have to go back to their places of origin.

Sources said that the Government made this 'frank and blunt suggestion' apparently in the wake of unrest in Manipur due to the death of a student who, among others, was protesting against the apathy of the

elections in Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), where the Congress-led MUA-II wants to project itself as the protector of the indigenous people, sources added. The Cabinet during its meeting referred to the notification of the Election Commission of India which said, "whoever is a temporary resident should be enumerated as voter", which, according to the Government will bring mistrust in the State.

Elaborating on this, the Cabinet felt that this issue is one of the reasons which results in the kind

The Cabinet has decided to send this decision to the Centre. However, the urgency of the Cabinet to make a decision on unexpected line was not explained as the Government had not taken any such decision during the agitation called by the pressure groups demanding implementation of ILP. If the Cabinet decision is accepted even the IAS officers from outside the State posted in Meghalaya would not be able to vote in the State they will have to go back to their places of origin.

Government to implement ILP in that State.

Moreover, another possibility is the upcoming

of 'mistrust' between the local population and migrants. According to the Cabinet," from the per-

spective of true democracy, the people should analyze "whether they are considered as true stakeholders in the electoral process since their votes will also determine the outcome of any election and outcome of an election can be determined by a single vote." The Cabinet is of the view that those who vote should be stakeholders in the democracy and they are equally re-

sponsible for the outcome of electoral process which is either good governance or bad governance. According to the Government, a true voter in his place of origin will also be associated with the risk of mis-governance if his vote has actually resulted in formation of government which could neither deliver nor live up to the expectation of the people.(Agencies)

Mizoram reports of 19 Dengue cases Rain water floods city: AMC in deep slumber

Aizawl, Jul 11: At least 19 people have been affected

by Dengue in Mizoram till May this year, state health department officials said today. Six cases of dengue were identified in the state in 2012 and seven cases in 2013. Last year, 19 dengue cases were found while 19 people were found to be infected with dengue this year till May, the officials said on the inauguration of the Anti-Dengue Month.

Concerted efforts were made to contain the spread of the dreaded disease, caused by Aedes mosquitoes. The civil hospitals at

Aizawl and southern Lunglei town were designated as Sentinel Surveillance Centre and were equipped with ELISA Reader and Washer, the officials said. ELISA stands for Enzyme Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay. In short, it is an antibody test or a test for immune response to things attacking the body such as virus, bacteria and allergens.

The test is done in an ELISA plate, also known as a 96-well plate or microplate. The ELISA reader reads the plate.

(Agencies)

Agartala , Jul 11: The people of the city are facing problems as monsoon has hit the state. An issue that hassles the city every year is flooding as AMC (Agartala Municipal Corporation) planners yet to learn City planning. The ongoing construction work of cover drains are creating problems to the people of the city and the ongoing construction work also creating traffic jams in the city roads. AMC closed all drains by con-

crete cover, so it stopped cleaning of soil and garbage, in turn these chocked drains cannot carry water so water floods the streets. There are 8 to10 points in the city where water-logging are a perennial problem during monsoon seasons triggering serious traffic jams and flooding in various localities. The construction of these cover drains resulted in the havoc in major areas of the Agartala city. Resi-

dents of the city are facing a serious water logging problems for the last few years. As all the wastes of the streets are pull down on the streets and water logging creates. The situation gets worse during rainy season as they had to wade through at least knee deep water. A spell of hours heavy rains had cause chaos in the city exposing civic bodies, lack of preparedness to address the problem of water logging. (agencies)

Kiran Bedi demands 'fair' probe in IPS officer threat incident New Delhi, Jul 11: Former IPS officer and BJP leader Kiran Bedi on Saturday demanded that the investigation into the IPS officer threat incident in Uttar Pradesh should be conducted by someone other than the state's police to ensure fairness. "This should be investigated immediately and independently. And, to ensure a fair probe, this should be investigated by someone other than the Uttar Pradesh Police," Bedi told. Senior IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, earlier in the day, filed a complaint against Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh

Yadav at the Hazratganj Police Station in Uttar Pradesh. Thakur had earlier alleged that Mulayam had threatened him over the phone, asking him to 'mend his ways'. The IPS officer said he was worried about his and his wife's safety. (ANI)

Activists seek strict punishment for police inspector involved in rape New Delhi, Jul 11: Women's rights activists on Saturday said the police officer who allegedly raped a 23-year-old woman inside a police station should be suspended immediately and made to resign if found guilty. "It is really shocking, the officer should be suspended immediately and once he will be proved guilty, his job should be taken away.

These people don't deserve to stay in the police force. A person who commits such acts is a shame for the entire police force and raises questions about

the entire system," former NCW member, Shamina Shafiq told. Activist Sudha Ramalingam said this incident ought to be declared a custodial rape and considered more heinous than the ordinary sexual assault or a rape which is committed on the other person.

Delhi Police Commissioner B.S. Bassi on Saturday said that a chargesheet has been filed in the alleged rapecase of a 23-year-old woman by an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in the Rani Bagh area of the national capital.(ANI)

UN ceasefire in Yemen violated due to new clashes London, Jul 11: A new humanitarian ceasefire in Yemen brokered by the United Nations was violated shortly after coming into force, with clashes being reported in the south-western city of Taiz. Residents said that the Saudi-led coalition carried out air strikes on

capital Sanaa. The UN Security Council (UNSC) had called upon all sides to observe the truce from midnight on Friday. At least 3,000 people have died since the coalition airstrikes began in March to drive out Houthi rebels in Yemen. (ANI)

Pak would give befitting response to any Indian aggression:Dar Islamabad, Jul 11:When Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was meeting his Indian counterpart for icebreaking talks in Russia, back home his confidante and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar warned India of a "befitting response" in case of any aggression.

Dar was responding to a motion by Senator Sassui

Palijo of Pakistan People's Party in the Senate on Friday. Palijo had sought government attention towards the destruction of infrastructure along the border due to heavy mortar shelling by Indian troops. Dar as said that New Delhi should not cast an evil eye on Pakistan's economic prosperity. "Pakistan's

FINANCE MINISTER ISHAQ DAR SAID New Delhi should not cast an evil eye on Pakistan's economic prosperity.

India cannot digest PakChina Economic Corridor project deal We don't have a soft corner for India

dropped," Gandhi said.

"But then they started installing cameras close to the border at a number of places in Barmer, Jaislamer, Bikaner and Ganganagar," Gandhi said, adding that all the cameras were removed

Ashgabat, Jul 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who issued a joint statement with Turkmenistan on Saturday, proposed that Turkmenistan becomes a member of the International North South Transport Corridor. "I proposed that we should explore multiple options including the additional possibility of land sea route through Iran. I convey our interest in the long term investment in the energy sector in Turkmenistan," he said. "Connectivity is an area of priority for both the countries. If we use the Iran route, Ashgabat is the first capital we would reach in Central Asia. We are grateful for Turkmenistan's support to India in joining Ashgabat agreement on

trade and transit," he added.

Prime Minister Modi said that the two leaders had a good discussion on India interest investment in downstream industries including petro chemicals and fertilizers. "The MoU will enable long term arrangements for supply of fertilizers from here to India. I also proposed that Turkmenistan becomes a member of the International North South Transport Corridor. Together with the Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran rail link and India's proposed investment in Chabahar port in Iran. Training and Human Resource development is an important are of cooperation," he said. The Prime Minister further said that the Agreements on sports and

tourism will deepen the contacts between the people of the two nations. "Later on Saturday, I will have the pleasure of unveiling of the bust of Mahatma Gandhi. It will be a reminder of our

New Delhi, Jul 11: An Assistant Sub-Inspector has been arrested and sent to judicial custody for allegedly raping his friend's maid at gunpoint in Northwest Delhi's Rani Bagh area, police said on Saturday.

ASI Javeer Singh who was posted at Punjabi Bagh police station in West Delhi, went to his friend's place on Thursday night and allegedly raped his maid (23), un-

from the border of Rajasthan Frontier after "we objected this move but some are still there on the boarder in other frontiers".

"We took a serious objection on these overtures of Pakistan after which the

CMO Dr Parminder Singh briefed the meeting about the progress of various schemes under National Health Mission and planning sectorØ30 new health centers including various primary health centers and sub-centers will come up in the hilly district of Reasi this year Ø 1,017 institutional deliveries were conducted; about 223 institutional deliveries were escorted by ASHAs. ØUnder Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram, 610 pregnant women and 15 neonates were provided with free referral transport, 506 pregnant women were provided with free diet and 38 sick neonates provided drugs and consumables.

who is also chairman of District Health Society, reviewed the physical and financial achievements and functioning of healthcare institu-

said commitment to the cause of the peaceful inclusive and a just world. I am looking forward to the inauguration of the Yoga Centre and Traditional Medicines. It is a tribute to our

cultural links," he added. He further said that it also gives the two nations an opportunity to revive the very old tradition of fruitful cooperation in traditional medicines. "I also propose to him that Ashgabat could be developed as an International Centre for holistic Health care. I offer full support for each. The Defence Agreement is a reflection of our shared interest in closer security cooperation including in combating terrorism," he said. Prime Minister further said that this has been a very short but productive visit. "I am confident that our relationship will grow in strength in the coming years. I look forward for receiving you in India Mr. President, in the near future," he added. (ANI)

Assistant Sub-Inspector arrested in Delhi der the influence of alcohol. CCTV footage has also surfaced which shows Singh was carrying a gun. It is alleged that the rape was committed at gunpoint. The victim had approached police on Friday and an FIR was registered following which the ASI was arrested. The cop was produced on Friday before a court, which remanded him to 14-day judicial custody. The

medical examination of the girl confirmed rape.

Commissioner of Delhi Police B S Bassi said they were examining his dismissal under Article 311(2) (B) (of Constitution). He said police will work to ensure that a charge sheet is filed at the earliest and the accused is convicted. "As far as departmental thing is concerned, we are not going to wait for the departmental en-

Rangers removed these cameras," claimed Gandhi.

"These might be attempt of Pakistani Rangers to explore the possibilities of getting their moles, may be some smugglers with drug or arms slip into the Indian

territory in the thick on night," said a police official citing their links in the villages along the border in Indian territory. Meanwhile, BSF is also grappling with the issue of illegal mining of gypsum in Bikaner region. BSF patrolling teams have seized a number of trucks and caught a number of persons mining close to the border. "We have caught a number of gypsum mining activities close to the border in Bikaner region and have handed over the trucks and persons to the Bajju police post in April and May," Gandhi said. He however cautioned that although such activities are being carried out by local mining mafia, unwarranted elements can take advantage of the situation, making it detrimental to national interest.(Agencies)

Jammu and Kashmir government will launch 30 new health centers Reasi, Jul 11: In a bid to strengthen the healthcare set up in the remote mountainous district of Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir government will launch 30 new health centers including various primary health centers and sub-centers this year.

"As many as 30 new health centers including various primary health centers and subcenters will come up in the hilly district of Reasi this year," Deputy Commissioner of Reasi, Sushma Chauhan said. Sushma,

next-door neighbour India could not digest PakChina Economic Corridor project deal," Dar said. "We would give a befitting response to any Indian aggression (both on economic and war fronts)," he told lawmakers. Dar also said China has rejected India's concerns over the corridor when he recently raised

PM Modi proposes membership in International North South Transport Corridor for Turkmenistan

Pak troops using UAVs, cameras to spy on India: BSF Jodhpur, Jul 11: Pakistani troops have been using every opportunity to spy on the Indian side using UAVs or cameras along the border, a BSF officer said on Saturday. BSF DIG (Rajasthan Frontier) Ravi Gandhi said that Pakistan was making the best use of technology to keep an eye on the Indian side but had stopped the practice after objection was raised. However, there were still some concerns in other areas.

Reportedly BSF troops had spotted a moving light as high as 150- 400 metres close to the border in Pakistani territory in April. "We do not know what exactly it was. But assuming them to be some drone or a UAV kind of thing, we took up the matter with Pakistani Rangers through a protest note after which the practice was

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tions in the district especially under centrally sponsored Scheme, National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).

Chief Medical Officer

Dr Parminder Singh briefed the meeting about the progress of various schemes under National Health Mission and planning sector for the first quarter of current financial year ending June-2015.

He said that about 1,017 institutional deliveries were conducted; about 223 institutional deliveries were escorted by ASHAs. The CMO said that under Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram, 610 pregnant women and 15 neonates were provided with free re-

ferral transport, 506 pregnant women were provided with free diet and 38 sick neonates provided drugs and consumables. The DC advised the Medical officers that strengthening the Mother and Child Tracking system in the district shall be the best and the fastest tool to improve the Institutional delivery. The patients should be referred to outside the district only if the facilities required for such treatment are not available, she said.(Agencies)

quiry. He will be dismissed under Article 311 (2) B where a person is dismissed straightaway," Bassi said. He asserted that any police official indulging in transgression of law will not be spared. "He will not be spared and we need not be told (this) by anybody. This is our determination... we are determined to take strictest possible action

against any police officer who indulges in transgression of law," he said. "Particularly, anybody who indulges in violence or criminal act against woman shall not be spared.

Strictest possible action will be taken in this case. As you know, report was lodged with police and he was arrested," the Delhi Police Commissioner said. (Agencies)

CBI the probe into the gunning down of businessman by Delhi Police New Delhi, Jul 11: The Home Ministry has handed over to CBI the probe into the gunning down of a businessman by police at a restaurant in the city nearly two months ago.The family of Manoj Vashisht, who was shot dead by a team of special cell of the Delhi Police at a Sagar Ratna restaurant in Rajendra Nagar on May 16, had alleged that it was a fake encounter. The case has been handed over to CBI, official sources said. Vashisht's family had met Home Minister Rajnath Singh recently and urged him to transfer the probe from Delhi Police to CBI. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav had also assured the family of Vashisht, hailing from Baghpat, that he would write to the Home Minister for a CBI probe. Vashisht, who was wanted in several cases of fraud and other crimes, was hit by a bullet in the gun-fight with an eight-member team of special cell. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared brought dead. CCTV footage of the encounter which was released by the police shows two policemen getting into a scuffle with Vashishth before he slumps after being shot. Police had claimed that seeing him firing shots from his licenced revolver, a constable had fired on him in a bid to incapacitate him which led to his death. However, Vashishth's wife Priyanka and other family member had alleged that he was killed in a fake encounter. Immediately after the incident, a special investigative team was formed by the Delhi Police to find out the circumstances leading to the gun-fight. A separate vigilance inquiry was also being conducted by the Delhi Police.(Agencies)

the issue with Chinese leaders. "But China has shown (Modi) the red flag," he said, adding that Pakistan has been taking up the issue of cross- border violation at international forums as well as with India. "We have not closed our eyes. We don't have a soft corner for India. We are not beggars," he said. (Agencies)

Threatened by female bosses, men tend to act `assertive` towards them Washington DC, Jul 11: A new study has suggested that men tend to act more assertively towards female bosses as they feel more threatened by them than their male superiors. Lead researcher and assistant professor Ekaterina Netchaeva, at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy, said that the concept of masculinity was becoming more elusive in society as gender roles blurred, with more women taking management positions. Even men who support gender equality may perceive these advances as a threat to their masculinity, whether they consciously acknowledge it or not, she added. Self-assertive behavior by men toward female bosses could disrupt the workplace dynamics, stifle team cohesiveness and negatively affect team performance, Netchaeva said. If men won't change their actions, then female supervisors may want to appear more proactive and less power-seeking to maintain smooth relationships in the workplace, she added. The study is published by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. (ANI)

This 609 metres stretched water slide maybe the world's longest London, Jul 11: A water part in New Jersey in the US has opened up a water park which boasts of a 609 metres long water slide.

Action Park in Vernon says that the colossal Xtreme slide, which arrived from New Zealand a couple of weeks ago, is just short of a half-mile in length, and measures five feet wide, the Mirror reported. It is estimated that it would take between 60 to 90 seconds to ride the slide. Excited about their opening, the water park has been tweeting and had even shared an image of the process of building the ride, which will be verified by Guinness Book of World Records officiator before world's largest title is given to it. Inflated by two generators and 15 blowers, the slide takes around 4,500 litres to run, and is made out of 20 separate 300m pieces weighing 70st each. (ANI)

MLA arrested in connection with the escape of bomb blast:Bihar Bihar, Jul 11: Ruling JD (U) MLA Sunil Pandey was arrested on Saturday in connection with the escape of a bomb blast case accused from a court here in January. Pandey, MLA from Tarari in Bhojpur district, was arrested from the office of the Superintendent of Police, whom he had gone to meet. Confirming the MLA's arrest, SP Navin Chand Jha said the legislator has been handed over to Town police station for further action. Pandey was arrested on the basis of a confessional statement by the main accused in Ara court bomb blast case, Lambu Sharma, to Delhi police recently that the MLA had

facilitated his escape from judicial custody, the SP said. Lambu Sharma had escaped from custody along with another prisoner Akhilesh Upadhyaya while being produced in Ara court on January 23 this year following an explosion triggered by a human bomb. Two persons were killed and around two dozen were injured in the incident. While Upadhyaya was arrested soon, Sharma remained an absconder and was arrested in New Delhi by a joint team of Bihar Police and Delhi Police on June 24 and was later brought back to Ara and kept in jail. Earlier on July 1, Additional Director General

of Police (Headquarters) Sunil Kumar had said that Sharma in his confessional statement had also told the Delhi Police that Pandey gave him a Rs 5 lakh contract to kill Uttar Pradesh gangster-turned politician and MLA from Mau constituency Mukhtar Ansari. The JD (U) MLA has been facing many cases of kidnapping and extortion. Pandey is the second legislator of ruling JD(U) to be arrested by police. Last month, Patna police had arrested muscleman MLA from Mokama Anant Singh in connection with kidnapping of a builder of Bihta in November last year.(Agencies)

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Pakistan to install tracking chips UNSC welcomes direct talks between Afghan govt and Taliban in feet of 1,600 terror suspects Lahore, Jul 11: For the first time in Pakistan, 'tracking chips' will be installed in the feet of 1,600 terror suspects in Punjab province by the end of this month to monitor their movements. The terror suspects have been placed under Fourth Schedule of Anti-terrorism Act, 1997 that lists all the known suspects belonging to banned militant or sectarian groups who could pose a threat to public peace and security."For the first time in the country's history, the law enforcement agencies

Seven Pakistani Taliban militants arrested Islamabad, Jul 11: Seven Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were arrested in Pakistan`s port city of Karachi. The militants were arrested yesterday from the city`s Maripur area. Taliban commander Haji Sher Muhammad along with his six associates was arrested in Maripur, a police official said.Muhammad had close links with Mohmand TTP chief Umar Khalid Khurasani and on his directions he along with his associates was planning a terror attack in the city, the media report said."They are involved in collection of extortion from the business community for the TTP in the city," the official added.A huge quantity of arms and ammunition were also seized. (Agencies)

will start 'electronic surveillance' of 1,600 terror suspects by installing a tracking device at their ankles (commonly known as ankleband) to monitor their movements," a senior official from Punjab CounterTerrorism Department told media."We have bought the tracking devices from a couple of countries and by the end of this month the process of installing them in the ankles of the terror suspects will begin. The suspects who have been allowed to stay in restricted

areas will be summoned and the tracking chip will be installed," the official said. The use of this modern technology would not only help the law enforcement agencies to keep an eye on the suspects' movements but also help reach 'hard core terrorists', he said. After installation of the ankle-band it would be difficult for the suspects to leave the restricted area, he said. The government decided to install the 'ankleband' after reports that a number of high-profile

Plan helps Xinjiang's poor get into work Beijing, Jul 11: A total of 794 projects have been launched this year to boost employment in impoverished areas of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to the regional economic and information commission.As of June, 69 of 355 projects planned for south Xinjiang's Kashgar, Hotan, and Kizilsu Kirgiz prefectures had been completed, it said. They cost 36 billion yuan (US$5.8 bil-

lion) to develop and have created more than 10,000 jobs, said Hu Kaijiang, director of the commission.

The projects are mainly based on traditional industries such as clay and musical instrument manufacturing, Muslim food processes and carpet weaving. The three prefectures have high levels of poverty and unemployment, weak industrial foundations and poor education facilities. The government has provided finan-

cial support, free training and preferential policies. It began projects to promote employment in Kashgar, Hotan and Kizilsu Kirgiz in February last year. By the end of the year, the monthly income of surplus labor in rural areas of the three prefectures had increased to 1,516 yuan from 400 yuan, the commission claimed. The other 439 projects in 11 prefectures and cities are expected to create about 37,000 jobs, Hu said. (Agencies)

Bangladesh origin family was forced to go Syria'

Sri Lankan opposition members join ruling party for polls Colombo, Jul 11: Several members of the opposition Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) have decided to contest the parliamentary elections next month under ruling United National Party (UNP), an SLFP member said today. SLFP member M.K.D.S. Gunawardena said so far at least 13 party members have informed President Maithripala Sirisena, the SLFP chairman, that they would be contesting the August 17 elections under the UNP's elephant symbol. Among the SLFP members contesting with the UNP are SLFP members and ministers Rajitha Senaratne and Arjuna Ranatunga.

(Agencies)

members of the banned groups were flouting its order to 'stay in a restricted area'. Militant outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi chief Malik Ishaq, who was on the Proscribed List, reportedly managed to leave the country for Saudi Arabia to perform religious ritual, Umrah, in the past without the permission of the government. Under the law, a suspect of the Fourth Schedule may leave the 'restricted area' after taking permission from the government. (Agencies)

Dhaka, Jul 11: The Bangladesh origin UK family of Abdul Mannan was forced and tricked into going Syria against his will, Mannan's son has claimed.

Shalim Hussain, son of the 75-year-old man, made the claim in an interview with the media .He said his father

was forced into a van and taken to Syria against his will."My Dad is confused, sad, crying every day. He is not in peace," Shalim said .He claimed the family was in Istanbul when a group of men came to their hotel room to check their passports before taking them

downstairs one by one.

When just the grandfather and his wife were left, they were told to leave their children and grandchildren behind and to return to Britain, Shalim said. But when they refused to leave, Shalim claimed the men bundled the pair into two waiting cars. Muhammed Abdul Mannan, 75, his wife and 10 other members of their family, from Luton, has not been seen since leaving for a trip to Bangladesh in May.A picture apparently showing Mr Mannan in Syria emerged on social media last week, and a statement released by IS claimed the family was "safer than ever" now they had joined the terror group. (Agencies)

Flights canceled, metro train suspended as Typhoon Chan-Hom approaches Beijing, Jul 11: Over 100 flights, train rides and ferry services have been canceled as Typhoon Chan-Hom is bringing heavy rains and violent gales before its landfall. Metro Line 16 is running at limited speeds on its elevated sections. The full line will suspend operation from 1pm today, metro operator said. According to the Shanghai Meteorological Bureau, ChanHom was centered about 280 kilometers southeast of Shanghai at 10am today and will land on Zhejiang Province this afternoon. It has

weakened to a severe typhoon and will remain this condition when it makes the landfall. After that, it will head northwestward and keep losing its strength. So when it sweeps over the city, it is expected to be a common typhoon or a severe tropical storm. So far Shanghai has recorded a sustained wind of 14 to 24 meters per second and for some coastal areas the wind speed nearly hit 30 meters per second. China Eastern Airlines canceled all its flights departing from Shanghai's two airports before 6am tomorrow. (Agencies)

Suu Kyi's party to decide whether to contest polls Yangon, Jul 11: Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi met senior party members in Naypyidaw today to decide if the party will contest polls set for November after failing to change the constitution barring her from the presidency. A decision on whether the National League for Democracy (NLD) will participate in its first general election in a quarter of a century is expected to be announced after the meeting at a press conference by Suu Kyi at 5pm (1030 GMT).The NLD, which declined to confirm whether it will compete in the polls after Myanmar on Wednesday set Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD party will decide whether it will contest polls set for November after failing to change the constitution barring her from the presidency

November 8 as Election Day, is tipped to make huge gains at the ballot box if the vote is free and fair."To make a decision on whether we will take part in the coming election will be the major theme for today's meeting," Win Htein, a senior party member and spokesman, told media, adding that voter lists would also be on the agenda. The NLD has urged people to check official voter lists in recent days, raising concerns that

those displayed across the country are riddled with inaccuracies. Poll officials insist there is time to iron out the flaws while President Thein Sein reaffirmed his vow to hold a "free and fair" election.Last month the NLD was defeated in a crucial parliamentary vote aimed at ending the military's effective veto on constitutional change - the first hurdle in their campaign to amend a clause barring those with a foreign

spouse or children from becoming president. Suu Kyi's sons are British.But despite the loss the Nobel laureate vowed not to "back down" from the election and the party is expected to announce it will run today.The NLD won nationwide polls in 1990 by a landslide, while Suu Kyi was under house arrest. But it was prevented from taking power by the military, which had plunged the country into decades of isolation. The democracy icon spent some 15 years under house arrest and was also locked up during the last general election in 2010, which was boycotted by the NLD and marred by accusations of cheating. But Suu Kyi and 44 of her party members now sit in parliament after a 2012 by-election held as part of sweeping reforms under a quasi-civilian government following the end of outright military rule in 2011. (Agencies)

United Nations, Jul 11: The UN Security Council has welcomed the recently held direct talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban as a step towards "peace and reconciliation" in the war-torn country. In a statement to the press issued yesterday, the 15-member Council said it encouraged the parties in the talks to continue building on their efforts through "an inclusive, Afghan-led and Afghan-owned dia-

logue" while also voicing appreciation for the "constructive roles" played by the Governments of Pakistan, China and the US. The members welcomed the direct talks "as a step towards peace and reconciliation.

They encouraged the parties in the talks to continue building on these efforts through an inclusive, Afghan-led and Afghanowned dialogue" as laid forth in the Kabul Conference communique, the state-

ment said. The talks held on July 7 in Pakistan are just the first step in a series of confidence-building negotiations between the Afghan government and the group. In addition to welcoming the engagement between the two sides, the Security Council also reiterated the "vital role" that women have to play in the peace process and recalled the need for "the full, equal and effective participation of women at all its stages."The members of the

Council reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Afghanistan on its path towards peace, reconciliation, democracy and development. The Council's statement follows that of UN Special Representative in Afghanistan Nicholas Haysom who suggested that the talks could be recognized as the outcome of the recent concerted efforts at rebuilding relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

(Agencies)

Deaths during Zakat distribution recurs Dhaka, Jul 11: People killed during the distribution of Zakat are not a new issue in Dhaka. Since 1980, at least 100 Zakat-seekers have been killed during the religious programme mainly due to lack of planning and mismanagement .Despite recurrence of such deaths, it appears that the donors are not careful enough to take precautions while holding such programmes at their house or business establishments.

It is also deplorable that no one was punished for the deaths as of now. Social experts suggest that the rich people take proper steps to ensure smooth distribution of clothes and other items as Zakat while they should also inform the police beforehand to manage the crowd. Zakat is a religious obligation for the rich Muslims. In the latest incident, at least 25 people including elderly women and children were killed while many others injured in a stampede during Zakat distribution at a factory in Mymensingh town early yesterday. The victims were mostly homeless and slum people who gathered in front of the factory before sehri. On July 25 last year, two woman named Firoza, 50, and Nupur, 35, were killed in a stampede when Khan & Sons Group was distributing Zakat in Barisal. Six others were injured in the

incident. Two elderly women died in another incident of stampede in Manikganj on the same day last year. The programme was arranged by Bashundhara Group chairman's chief adviser Mahbub Morshed. Police filed a case, but the investigation is still under way, Aminul Islam, OC of Manikganj sadar police, told the media. No one was arrested in this connection.Several officials of law enforcement agencies say investigation into the stampede cases never sees light. In most cases, the victims' families withdraw the lawsuits after getting compensation. Prof S Ahsan Habib of Dhaka University's sociology department thinks stampedes

take place repeatedly mainly due to negligence in planning the Zakat distribution events and mismanagement. Terming such deaths sorrowful, he said: "I will blame the donors for stampedes as they are supposed to know how many people may gather. The donors can take help of the local police and deploy volunteers to hold the programme peacefully."Rights activist Elina Khan says the donors must think about the recipients' safety and security before distributing Zakat.

Deaths and injuries can be avoided by informing the police and through proper planning, she said. Police chief AKM Shahidul Haque in a statement yesterday asked the people to inform the local police station or

the district police chief to better manage such crowd.

In 1980, a total of 13 people were killed in a stampede in the capital's Jurain area during Zakat distribution while three children died on July 9, 1983 when the Bangladesh Bank authorities arranged a similar programme. Four people were killed in a clash with the police when thousands of Zakat-seekers gathered at an open place in Dhaka Cantonment on May 23, 1987 organized by then president HM Ershad. Earlier, 14 people were killed on May 5, 1989 and two on April 13, 1991. Maximum 35 people were killed during Zakat distribution in Chittagong on April 26, 1990. (Agencies)

India Extends Tsunami Warning Services to Sri Lanka, Seychelles Colombo, Jul 11: India has extended its tsunami early warning system services to Sri Lanka and the Seychelles. The integrated ocean information services and tsunami warning services would be extended to the coastal nations, Union Minister for Earth Sciences Harsh Vardhan announced on the sidelines of Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System of Asia and Africa (RIMES) Ministerial Conference in New Delhi. The warning system has been developed

by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad, in collaboration with RIMES. Such a

service has already been operationalised for Maldives.The issue of having such a system was raised in a meeting of RIMES, a Bangkok-based multi-governmental organization, of which India is a member. It was suggested that India should build capabilities of issuing early warning in an event of tsunami which was agreed upon by India.The conference also saw attendance from 23 nations which included Afghanistan, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Comoros, Laos, Myanmar, Maldives, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Tan-

zania, Thailand, TimorLeste, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.The conference also adopted a Master Plan for 2016-2020 which includes a country specific capacity building priorities of member and collaborating countries for usercentred early warning for hazard. The Master Plan 2016-2020 aims to integrate seamless forecast and early warning information into planning and decisionmaking for reducing risks from various hazards and maximizing opportunities associated with climate."Major aspects revolved around the conference were the possible risks and hazards and ways to

mitigate it. This time, we have added the monsoon and everything related to the list, like the forecast, early warning related to floods pertaining to member countries," said Shailesh Nayak, secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences.Speaking at the end of the conference, Mr Vardhan said the declaration was just not a yearly event, but a global emerging movement for protection of the world from calamities, particularly tsunami."This movement is a stepping stone and the movement will become a precursor to all 192 countries of the world," Mr Vardhan said. (Agencies)

Madhesi front announces stir Kathmandu, Jul 11: The United Democratic Madhesi Front has launched protest programmes demanding the major parties to correct the 16-point agreement .Unveiling a joint protest programmes , Sanghiya Samajbadi Forum Nepal, Nepal Sadbhawana Party, Tarai Madhes Loktrantrik Party and Tarai Madhes Sadbhawana Party said the agreement is "unconstitutional" as it attempts to federate the country into eight provinces through an arrangement to decide names and boundaries of the states later .The Madhesi leaders said they are in favor of delineation of federal boundaries and naming them in accordance with past agreements signed with Madhesi, Janajati, Dalit and other marginalized and excluded communities. Nepal Sadbhawana Party Chairman Rajendra Mahato said the three major parties and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik are moving ahead disobeying the Supreme Court's ruling and undermining the Interim Constitution. "There is no alternative to protests as four parties are unwilling to incorporate the voice of Madeshi, Janajati, Dalit, Muslim and other excluded and marginalized communities of this country," he said. The protest programmes include putting black flags in public areas and organizing rallies in Kathmandu and other major cities across the country. The parties announced that they will place black flags at public places in Kathmandu on

July 12 and organize a protest rally on July 14. Likewise, the front is scheduled to hold protests and corner meets in districts headquarters on July 17. Their protest programmes also include meets on July 21-25 at Biratnagar, Janakpur, Birgunj and Bhairahawa. The Netra Bikram Chand-led CPN Maoist organized a mass demonstration in the Capital to protest the Sino-Indian agreement to open a trade route through Lipu-Lekh, a disputed land between Nepal and India. Addressing hundreds of party cadres at Ratnapark, Chand said the agreement undermines Nepal's territorial integrity. He also expressed anger at silence maintained by Nepali Congress and CPNUML on the matter. Prior to the gathering, the party cadres and leaders had also taken out a rally from Bhrikutimandap to Shantibatika. Chand also demanded that the 16-point agreement signed among four parties be scrapped and said his party is in favour of settling the contentious issues of the constitution writing process on the basis of consensus reached through an all-party political conference. Meanwhile, a 33-party alliance led by CPNMaoist has submitted a memorandum, expressing serious concerns over the Lipu-Lekh agreement, to the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. Issuing a press statement, the Mohan Baidya-led party said the deal is against Nepal's territorial integrity and national independence. (Agencies)

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Mostly discrimination is a direct outcome of ethnic and racial prejudice Proposed legal framework against racial discrimination may offer a glimmer of hope Discrimination against people from the Northeast States residing across various states of India is a direct outcome of ethnic and racial prejudice. The death of Nido Tania in Delhi had triggered protests that called for the draft of anti racism laws. His death was no less or big a brush that paints a monstrous picture of the psyche of a section of the people than Nirbhaya's death, after all a life is a life. Little change did we see in the attitudes of people and in the number of cases relating to assault on women even in the wake of newer laws coming into existence after the infamous 16 December incident.

Delhi has been home to various communities of people since its inception and has set a good example of a capital city in a multicultural country. There has been mass immigration of people to this city leading to demographic changes. It is a well known and accepted fact that the region of northeast comprising of seven states, now eight, has different cultures and histories which are very much different from the other parts of the country. Starting from the food habits to dressing sense, the lifestyle has been poles apart from the rest of the region which is home to mainstream Indian society. Maybe because of the communication gap that has been existing since many years now, or maybe the conflicts that have been taking place in most places of north east and thus developing a common stereotype in the minds of the people of the rest of the country that every part of the north eastern region appears to be dangerous and that the people there still live in the stone age era. Greater exchange of ideas and enhanced communication would be of great help in developing better understanding of one another though.

Meanwhile, as if there is light at the end of the proverbial tunnel, very soon a tough law will be formulated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, as it has decided to amend the IPC to strengthen the legal framework against racial discrimination and it is in process of finalising a comprehensive bill for insertion of new sections of 153C and 509A in Indian Penal Code (IPC) which will be introduced in Parliament after Inter-Ministerial consultation. Besides insertion of new sections in the IPC, facilities for legal assistance, special police initiatives, employing the bonding power of sports and educating the people about the North East will also be taken care of. The proposed Section 153C makes imputations and assertions prejudicial to human dignity and makes words, both spoken and written, or signs attempting to discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, or indulging in activity intended to use criminal force or violence against a particular race, a non-bailable offence punishable with imprisonment up to five years with fine. While the proposed Section 509A seeks to make any word, gesture or act intended to insult a member of a particular race an offence with the provision of imprisonment that may be extended to three years with fine. Yet, despite everything, one thing cannot be denied and it is clear that no legislation can bring a holistic change in the mindset of people. Rather, it has to be imbibed in the minds of people and that change, for good, has to come from the deeper roots of human psyche.

Available cyber crime data cannot be said to lie The challenge is finding adequate means and expertise to tackle this menace Cyber crime is emerging these days as a serious threat to our society. Worldwide governments, police departments and intelligence units have started to react and take all possible steps regarding this crime. Initiatives to curb cross border cyber threats are taking shape. Indian police has initiated special cyber cells across the country and have started educating the personnel. Internet, though offers great benefit to society, also present opportunities for crime using new and highly sophisticated technology tools. With internet usage soaring in India, so is cyber crime, but India's laws do not appear to be adequate to tackle this surge. In the three years up to 2013, registered cases of cyber crime were up 350%, from 966 to 4,356, according to statistics from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). A recent study shows that the age group of 18-30 accounts for the highest percentage of cyber crime with 1,638 persons arrested in this age bracket out of a total arrests of 3,301 in 2013.

Some cyber laws are considered too draconian for a modern, democratic society, being forced open by the spread of the Internet. These laws are now being opposed by various experts, lawyers and free-speech activists. Consider the particularly contentious section 66A, which deals with "offensive" messages sent through a computer or other personal communication devices. Anyone found guilty can be imprisoned for up to three years and fined. In 2012, two girls were even arrested under section 66A in Mumbai for questioning the shutdown of Mumbai over Bal Thackeray's death on Facebook, with one of them having been arrested for just "liking" her friend's post. Cyber crime appears to be concentrated in states with major cities, indicating that urbanization - which facilitates internet penetration - is a factor. Maharashtra accounts for the most persons arrested under the IT Act, 2000, and Uttar Pradesh reported the most arrests under the older Indian Penal Code (IPC). The number of cyber crimes in India may touch 3,00,000 at the end of this year, almost double the level of last year, causing havoc in the financial space, security establishment and social fabric, a study said. What is causing greater concern is that the origin of these crimes is widely based abroad in countries including China, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Algeria among others. At present, the number of cyber crimes in India is nearly around 149,254 and is likely to cross the 300,000 by 2015 growing at compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 107 per cent. According to a study, every month sees 12,456 cases registered in India. During 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, the total number of cyber crimes registered were 13,301, 22,060, 71,780 and 62,189 (till May) respectively. The implication of cybercrime as corroborated by available data cannot be ignored and it is clearly emerging as a concrete threat.

Considering the element of anonymity that cyberspace provides, it may in fact be one of the most dangerous criminal threats we may ever face. Besides, terrorists can also inflict a significant blow by means of a cyber attack on a nation's infrastructure.

Geoeconomics in Central Asia Infrastructure and transit projects offer new opportunity for the region.

Micha? Romanowski Twenty-five years after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Central Asia is a region of relative stability.

There are, of course, security, economic, and social challenges, which give local leaders sleepless nights; however, the narrative shift - from a troublesome region to an area of opportunity is producing some surprising results.

The countries of Central Asia are increasingly independent and their political outreach stretches beyond their borders. A marketing whiz could even have a crack at a slogan that captures the situation adequately: Ask not what you can do for Central Asia ask what Central Asia can do for you.

Situated between Europe and Asia - the two most energy-consuming markets today - Central Asia offers more than just considerable hydrocarbon assets. Its focal, albeit landlocked, location in the heart of Eurasia positions the region as a land bridge connecting cultures, societies, and - importantly - economies.

Being linked to global markets through their neighbors is a top priority for the Central Asian authorities. The region is not forced to exclusively sell raw materials. It could be and indeed is gradually becoming - a transit channel for goods moving from East Asia to the European Union and vice versa.

Trade, Not Integration The development of infrastructure to transport domestic and international products is therefore a foundation of Central Asia's sovereignty. In addition, keeping the trade routes opened is key to the economic prosperity of the region. Steadily improving the capacity of transit corridors could boost trade over the long term. This would be a scenario welcomed by all - the Central Asia states as well as the major global players.

The level of regional cooperation - a prerequisite for upgrading Central Asian connectivity - does leave much to be desired.

The economic potential, strategic interests, and political leverage of the countries of the region are greatly divergent. Hence,

their integration, often enforced by external actors, merely scratches the surface.

Kazakhstan - the largest landlocked country in the world - pursues very much its own regional policy. Over the years it has developed a certain international brand. Astana, attracting most of Central Asia's trade and investment, wants to be perceived both as a political and a transit hub. Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, like Kazakhstan boasting rich energy deposits, are not willing to give up the leader's seat without a fight.

The two smallest and least developed states of the region - Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan - are only passive recipients of the ongoing historical processes, being too weak to impose their own agendas.

Throughout the Soviet Union, the road and rail skeletons as well as oil and gas pipeline networks in Central Asia were built northward. At that time all roads literally led to Moscow. The breakup of the USSR opened up a new chapter in the region's short history. The recently established countries, after a period of state consolidation, realized they had no choice but to maintain neighborly relations along their borders in order to unlock the regional transport arteries.

Energy Outreach Energy came first. The first Western company to enter Central Asia in 1991 was Chevron. Today, the two main hydrocarbon exporters are Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. Central Asia's evident energy reorientation toward China has not obstructed the development of a multi-directional projects.

The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline is among the most crucial initiatives. Officially initiated in 2011, TAPI would supply the Turkmen gas to the three partner states. Construction is supposed to be completed by the end of this decade.

Although the Caspian Sea status is still unresolved, the idea of linking the Central Asian pipeline system to Europe has lately been revived. With the Trans-Anatolian gas corridor in construction, Ashgabat - supported

strongly by the EU - seeks an alternative way to overcome the impasse. The main obstacle, apart from the Russian and Iranian objections, is an estimated cost of $20 billion to build a gas pipeline across the Caspian Sea. Turkmenistan is, however, determined to secure new markets.

Ashgabat wants to see its gas output hit 250 bcm per year by 2030. If executed, both TAPI and the TransCaspian linkages would fully diversify the Turkmen gas policy.

The cross-border energy transit within Central Asia is not limited to just raw materials. The region's states - and here Tajikistan and Uzbekistan take the lead - share their summer electricity surpluses with neighbors in need. In 2013,

road transport. The region occupies a vast territory, but is sparsely populated. Upgrading the system of rail lines and roads would have dual meanings. It will improve the everyday life of citizens and reduce international transit costs, which can be twice as high as they are in Europe.

Distance remains the most expensive component of trade. It works against Central Asia in particular.

Distances of thousands of kilometers to key global outlets provides some daunting context for the region's economic expansion. The overwhelming majority of goods from East Asia to Europe are shipped by sea. It will remain a major mode of transport, yet overland transit through Central Asia should grow

the total electric power delivered from Central Asia to Afghanistan amounted to nearly 3000 gigawatt hours. It is also expected that by 2016 more than 750 kilometers of transmission lines in the region will be installed or rehabilitated.

That could contribute to the CASA-1000 project, which aims to deliver Kyrgyz and Tajik hydropower energy to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Most likely, CASA-1000 will not be finalized by 2018. But if and when it is inaugurated, it would be a landmark in enhancing regional cooperation and connectivity. A high-risk project, it would promote stability in Afghanistan, the soft underbelly of Central Asia.

Eurasian Land Bridge Another sector in which Central Asia sees great transit and commercial opportunities is rail and

in importance in the coming years.

The cake is small and there are many mouths to feed. As with energy trade, the stronger you are the bigger your share. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan possess the most developed rail and road systems in Central Asia, and Astana has a significant edge. There are more than 100,000 kilometers of roads and 20,000 kilometers of railways in Kazakhstan, which generates the bulk of the rail traffic in the region and has the largest network of logistics centers. Kyrgyzstan, with just 450 kilometers of tracks, brings up the rear.

Moreover, both Dushanbe and Bishkek are highly dependent on the transport infrastructure of their neighbors, especially Uzbekistan.

Central Asia's freight transport is dominated by rail. The trucking industry

is modest and roads are mainly used to move goods from China to the region's bazaars. Even though Kazakhstan appears to be a local hegemon, transit transportation accounts for only 6 percent of Astana's total traffic. Finally, all five countries score poorly on the logistics performance index. A suitable remedy for these shortcomings are the currently devised international projects, the prime objective of which is to advance Central Asian connectivity.

The final section of the K a z a k h s t a n Turkmenistan-Iran railway opened in December 2014.

Tehran and Ashgabat thus expect to double their trade in 2015. Turkmenistan, along with Afghanistan and Tajikistan, continues also the work on the TAT rail link, which could have a profound impact on the economies in the latter two countries. The link will also reduce Tajik transport dependence. China and Kyrgyzstan have already declared their interest in connecting to the soon-tobe-opened TAT rail channel. For its part, Bishkek is actively lobbying to create a joint railway with Beijing, which can then pass through the territories of Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Iran, connecting Central Asia to the Persian Gulf.

Foreign Contestants Investments in energy and transport infrastructure are perceived in Central Asia as a way to revitalize the regional economies. For superpowers engaged in the new Great Game, security and stability is equally important. China has already donated billions of dollars to develop regional transit corridors and offers an additional support packages for countries along the Silk Road Economic Belt.

For Russia, Central Asia was once its political backyard. Moscow is slowly accepting Beijing's economic might in the region. The Eurasian Economic Union, which brings together Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and in the future Tajikistan, is the Kremlin's attempt to save face. However, it could have - through customs and trade facilitation - a positive impact on the region.

Other players, like the

United States and Europe, are on the margins in Central Asia. Except for the security aid provided to the local authorities, Washington's regional involvement is limited. Its support chiefly goes to projects that directly engage Afghanistan. The European Union on the other hand is torn between doing business - Kazakhstan is the key partner here - and being the only one to promote, often inconsequentially, human rights.

As far as infrastructure and transit projects are concerned, there is one more entity, this time with no political agenda, which has Central Asia's connectivity very much in mind.

Between 2001 and 2014 the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program dedicated nearly $25 billion to infrastructure projects in the region.

Under CAREC auspices, the first railway from Afghanistan to Uzbekistan was built and almost 8,000 kilometers of roads were constructed or upgraded.

Hewlett Packard, BMW, and Asus already operate in Central Asia and use it as an overland transit region. It is only natural that these countries, with the rejuvenation of an ancient corridor linking Eastern and Western civilizations, seek a chance to transform their economies.

Yet the ruling regimes too often focus on trying to gain as much as possible at minimum cost. There are a multiple challenges, including commodity-oriented exports, undeveloped logistics, lagging integration, or security concerns, which can undermine the free flow of goods and capital. Central Asia needs to stay connected, but truly seizing this opportunity will require a considerable effort.

Micha? Romanowski is a program officer at the German Marshall Fund of the United States in Warsaw. His foreign and security research interests include Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.

He has written for numerous publications, including The Diplomat, Rzeczpospolita, Global Asia, New Eastern Europe, and Visegrad Insight. He is a member of the Center for International Initiatives.

Oh The Days! Oh The Manners! cess to CBI, the AASU is conspicuous by its silence, prompting the people to become more suspicious on the integrity of the organization. It may be a fact that a few brilliant candidates by virtue of their merit could have made it to the final selection. But such numbers are few and far between compared to those getting final selection through dubious means. The latter far exceeds the brilliant ones.

Normally, when we visited Courts in our childhood or thereafter, we felt like bowing down before the ACS officers as their fragrance of brilliant personality was all pervasive. Oh the days! Oh the manners! In fact, now when we visit courts for some unavoidable works, we always try to keep aloof from some of such snobs (for Heavan's sake, not all). Only God knows when our people at the helm of affairs will learn to live up to the expectation of the people.

Yours etc.

Ashok Bordoloi Dibrugarh Sir, A very glaring example we have been noticing is: AASU continues to maintain a deafening silence on the scams centering on selection of candidates by APSC. As KMSS Chief Akhil Gogoi points his accusing finger at Dr. Samujjal Bhattacharya, AASU'S advisor among other accused and Dr. Bhattacharya refute the charge. But many people are not convinced the way Dr. Bhattacharya refuted the charge. At a time when many organizations have raised a hue and cry including Governor P.K. Acharya and Akhil Gogoi to hand over the case of APSC'S dubious selection pro-

Our Rapturous Moments Sir, Such rapturous moments rarely come by. Whenever any moment of joy overwhelms all people irrespective of caste, creed and community, people express their rapture by bursting crackers. However, mostly bursting of crackers takes place when India emerges champion in an international game.

But here, the reference to rapturous moments pertains to the glory and laurels brought to Assam by 16 jewels, all glittering like gold. No rapturous celebration was visible in the state as for many this is a non-issue. As

our 16 brilliant boys and girls brought laurels to the state - all coming out with flying colours in the last UPSC examination, the results of which are just out - I believe they too deserve a rapturous celebration of their success. Perhaps, for the first time in the history of Assam, 16 brilliant boys and girls brought laurels to this state of ours. Kudos to all our brilliant boys and girls - who are all set to adorn some exalted post of the country. Now, a word of appreciation for Ms. Ananya Das, the 16th position-holder; Ananya, please accept our blessings for your unique feat. It is by no means a small achievement!

Yours etc.

Ashook Bordoloi Dibrugarh

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Assistant Prof. posts vacant at JDSG College, Golaghat, Assam Applications are invited from the eligible candidates with full Bio-data having UGC norms with NET/SLET/SET qualification for the following sanctioned posts in the pay band of Rs. 15600-39,100- AGP 6000 with other allowances as per rule admissible from time to time.

Candidates who have obtained M.Phil degree on or before 10.07.2009 may also apply for the post excluding the candidates who have obtained M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree from off-campus centre. However, candidates. who are or have been awarded a Ph.D degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulation. 2009 shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET. The age of a candidate should not be more than 38 years as on 01.01.2015 and relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

The candidates must have a Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) and must know local languages.

1. Assistant Professor in Accountancy: 1 (one) post. Reserved for OBC/MOBC (As per Roster Point No. 62).

2. Assistant Professor in History: 1 (one) post. Unreserved (As per Roster Point No. 63) 1. Assistant Professor in Assamese (Commerce): 1(one) post. Reserved for ST (P) (Backlog) Applications with all relevant documents and testimonials should reach the college within 15 (fifteen) days from the date of publication of the advertisement along with a non refundable bank draft of Rs. 1000/- (one thousand) only to be drawn in favour of the Principal, JDSG College payable at UBI, Bokakhat Branch. OBC/MOBC and ST (P) candidates must submit their relevant caste certificates from the appropriate authorities.

Those who are in service must apply through proper channel.

Sd/- Dr. Jayanta Gogoi Principal, JDSG College P.O.: Bokakhat, Dist: Golaghat.

Assam, PIN Code: 785612.

Head Assistant post vacant in the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Kamrup (Assam) In pursuance of the approval of the Commissioner, Lower Assam Division, vide letter No. PA. 39/2011/84, dated- 11.06.2015, applications in Standard Form as published in Assam Gazette in Part-IX are invited from the eligible candidates for filling up of a vacant post ofHead Assistant (Sadar) in the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Kamrup in the Pay Band (PB-2) Rs. 5200 -20,200/- + Grade Pay Rs. 3100/- per month plus other allowances as admissible as per rules.

The applicant must have rendered at least 10(ten) years of continuous service as Senior Assistant including Supervisory Assistant and gathered experiences of working in different branches of the amalgamated establishment of the Deputy Commissioners of the State of Assam.

Application stating Age, Educational Qualification, experiences of working in different branches supported by attested copies of certificates along with ACR of last 5 years should reach the office of the undersigned on or before 20th July, 2015, together with a Treasury Challan of Rs. 5.00, in case SC/ST candidates Rs. 2.50 as application fees to be deposited under the Head of Accounts "0070 Other Administrative Service etc." Application should be submitted through proper channel.

Sd/-Vinod Seshan, IAS. Deputy Commissioner, Kamrup : Amingaon,

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Career

Job posts vacant at Tezpur Gurukul Joymoti Pothar Campus, Assam

Vacancy at Gauhati Medical College Hospital, Guwahati (Assam)

1. Academic Head (Female for Tezpur Gurukul Joymoti Pothar Campus.

Qualification: Minimum Graduate in any field, having B.Ed or Montessori Training.

First preference will be given to the candidates having Teaching and Administrative Experiences.

2. Asst. Warden (Male).

Qualification: Minimum Graduate in any field, candidates having experience of hostel warden will be given first preferences.

3. School Bus Vendor: School buses required as perthe guidelines given by theSupreme Court of India.

Experience Bus Vendors will be given preferences.

Mail your completeresume/quotation toborahgautam40@gmail.com,nirvoy.s@gmail.com or contact immediately:- 9706438078, 9435181537, 8486039680.

A walk-in-interview will be held on the date and time mentioned below in the Department of Medicine, Gauhati Medical College Hospital, Guwahati, at Narakachal Hill Top for selection of the candidates to be engaged on contractual basis for National Programme for the Health Care of' the Elderly (NPHCE) in Gauhati Medical College Hospital, Guwahati.

Vacancy at Jawaharlal Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chirang (Assam) RECRUITMENT NOTICE JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Vill-KHAMARGURI P.O. Borobazar, Dist. - CHIRANG, ASSAM - 783393 Application are invited from Eligible Candidates for the following post at JNV, Chirang (Assam), Pay Scale 5200- 20200+1900 (GP) Name of the post: Electrician-Cum-Plumber (ECP).

No. of post/category: 01, Unreserved (UR), Group-C. Educational Qalification: Essential: 10th passed and Certificate course (ITI) in trade of Electrician/wireman from a Central/State /Training Institute or equivalent.

Desirable: 2 yrs Experience, Handling Electrical/plumbing jobs in Govt/Govt aided institute.

Age limited: 18-40 yrs as on Ist Jan'15.

Interested cacdidates may apply In a standard form of Bio-data To the Principal at above address from 25/ 06/ 2015 to 15/7/2015 On all working days. Application may be submitted long with the Xerox Copies by Post/in person by 13/07/2015 (4.00 pm)

Interested candidates may appear before the selection committee along with original Certificates & Mark sheet and a Standard Form of application duly filled in.

Note that these are not Govt. job.

Sd/- Principal-Cum-Chief Superintendent, Gauhati Medical College & Hospital, Guwahati-32.

Various job posts vacant at Biswanath College of Education Biswanath Chariali, Sonitpur (Assam) Application are invited for the following posts with full bio-data and attested copies of all documents and will be received by the undersigned upto 25.07.2015. (The College is recognized by N.C.T.E and having Govt. Concurrence) 1. Pedagogy - 3 posts (English-1, Assamese-1, and Social Science 1) Qualification: M.A in the concerned subjects with 55% marks and M.Ed with 55% marks. (M.A B.Ed with qualifying marks may also apply) 2. Perspective in Education - 2 posts Qualification: M.A in Education with 55% marks and B.Ed/ B.El.Ed with 55% marks or M.A in Psychology/Sociology/ Philosophy with 55% marks and B.Ed/B.EI.Ed with 55% marks and 3 years teaching experience in Secondary school.

3. Physical Instructor -1 post Qualification: M.P.Ed with 55% marks 4. Visual Art - 1 post Qualification: M.F.A with 55% marks 5. Performing Arts (Music/Dance/Theatre) - 1 post Qualification: Post graduate degree in Music/Dance/ Theatre with 55 % marks K. Koch Secretary, G.B Biswanath College of Education Biswanath Chariali Sonitpur (Assam) PIN-784176

(K.SRINIVASULU) PRINCIPAL i/c

Career in Infrastructure and Real Estate Introduction Infrastructure and Real Estate is a sector that has the potential to change the face of the country and shape an outstanding career of an individual. Although full of challenges, the sector is highly rewarding.

You can generate enormous wealth for yourself and have the satisfaction of doing something for the nation, both at the same time.

A career in infrastructure and real estate industry requires all the skills that are needed to float an independent business. In this context, you need to have several connections and contacts and must build strong relationships to get business.

Purchasing of lands, plots, flats, houses and villas and then reselling the same requires strong selling skills as well.

In India, owing to global economic meltdown, the real estate industry touched an alltime low during the year 2009. As a result, several infrastructure and real estate consultants went jobless. However, the situation now is stable and construction work has again begun and is in full-swing. The major earnings in this industry come by selling products such as flats, commercial spaces, and bridges.

Step-by-Step Usually, students complete their twelfth standard and pursue distance education if they wish to run a real estate business. On the technical front, to get a job in the real estate and infrastructure industry, you may have to complete a degree in civil engineering or con-

struction engineering from any engineering college across the country. Besides technical jobs, you could be an MBA in sales and marketing or International relations or hold a degree in business communication to get started with a construction company. The roles you may be offered would be that of sales manager, sales executives, construction executives, and so on depending on the company.

You would require knowledge in the following areas overall: 1. Technical aspects of building and construction 2. Latest news on market prices per square feet of home/land/plots across different areas 3. Stocks and shares status of various companies 4. Various marketing, selling, and pricing strategies to attract customers 5. Large network of shareholders or buyers If you are prepared with the above mentioned, you may succeed in creating a niche for yourself in the real estate industry.

Start Early As stated above, if you wish to start a standalone real estate business, you will need to build contacts for buying raw materials, supervision and labourers and start a business at your own risk. Banks may give you loans depending on the scale of business.

Otherwise, you may need to complete a degree in civil engineering and then apply for jobs.

Is it the Right Career for Me? Infrastructure and Real

Estate is the right career for you if you have penchant and passion for making big money, inclination to 24/7 hard work, and the ability to guide and supervise a team of builders, consultants, labourers and site managers.

As a builder, the job involves purchasing cement, mortar, bricks and raw materials and then hiring labourers and architects. It also entails purchasing old properties and mortgaged or disputed lands and plots or houses and then legally converting them into sellable properties first. Next comes the selling part wherein you will need to employ strong coordination skills to catch business.

Howsoever difficult the job may seem in the beginning, it provides a wonderful opportunity to earn much more

money than any other profession.

Especially in India, there are several popular websites such as I n d i a p r o p e r t y. c o m , 99acres.com and Indiahousing.com that allow people to buy and sell properties across the country. These websites act as mediators between buyers and sellers and make the job easier. Advertisements in newspapers are also a source of developing business.

What would it Cost Me? A civil engineering degree would cost you anywhere between Rs 60,000 and 1,00,000 per year depending on the private college you choose in your state.

Else, if you appear for national entrance tests and succeed to get into any of the top colleges such as IITs or Delhi College of Engineering,

the fees may differ.

As an alternative, you may pursue an MBA in sales and marketing and apply for business jobs in real estate agencies.

Funding/Scholarship If you wish to borrow a loan from a bank, the suggested bank is State Bank of India, which offers loans of up to Rs. 7.5 lacs. As it is a national bank, the loan and repayment methods are safe and secure.

Job Prospects The Real Estate and Infrastructure industry offers jobs for positions such as real estate sales executives, property managers, estate managers, IT managerReal estate, and Professors, to name a few.

While professional jobsites offer a plenty of technical opportunities, you may also become part of the construction team if you are a civil

engineer or an architect! However, the construction jobs are comparatively tedious when compared with other field sales jobs.

On the other hand, jobs in infrastructure would include civil engineers, infrastructure managers, store or warehouse managers and inventory executives.

Pay Package The pay package for real estate sales executives may start from a minimum of Rs. 15,000 and go up to Rs. 50,000 based on the business you bring. If you have been hired on a commission basis for the realty or mortgage department in a bank or private financing companies, you will earn proportionate to the business relationships you build.

As a civil engineer, you may be placed as struc-

tures managers with top companies for a higher starting salary of Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 25,000.

Demand and Supply The demand for civil engineers and infrastructure managers is comparatively low when compared with IT engineers or Electronics and Telecommunications engineers.

However, when placed in these positions, the engineers get paid quite high and have ample scope to travel abroad to other countries such as Japan. Infrastructure marketing and engineering also involves purchasing of latest technology machines for construction. Besides, the supply of engineers is usually higher when compared with the demand.

Market Watch The Real Estate and Infrastructure market usually is on an upswing unless there are economic crises such as the global recession of 2009. Every day, newspapers display over a 1,000 advertisements about the new constructions, IT Parks, commercial spaces and group societies. For instance, construction groups such as DLF, Raheja or the Hiranandani place their discounted prices per square feet for one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom apartments and individual villas in newspapers to attract customers.

Currently, these groups are focusing on the suburban areas of metros such as Chennai, Mumbai et al. and coming up with cheaper options for middle class families.

In this regard, jobs for engineers, architects, and construction managers are ample.

Different Roles, Different Names Real Estate refers to building of home properties and official spaces. On the other hand, infrastructure business deals with building bridges, large scale IT parks, etc. The type of employees both these businesses recruit usually have the same set of responsibilities but the scope of role in each varies. The sales manager in the real estate industry sells a home and gets business for the agency similar to what a sales manager in a bank does by selling loans or mutual funds and credit cards.

Although the industry has established a separate niche, the opportunities are the same but much better paying when compared with other industries especially for engineers and sales officers generally.

Tips for Getting Hired When you face interviews for a sales position or an engineering position in a real estate firm, keep the following points in mind; 1.

Keep your list of contacts and friends ready based on which you may claim to get business.

2.

Keep your technical knowledge on latest technologies and construction groups updated and flash it once in a while. This is necessary to convey the message to the employer that you are aware of the current prices and technologies coming up in the area.

3.

Speak good English and dress up decently enough as presentation is quite important for all sales professionals and engineering professionals alike.

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Sahara fails to pay rent, in the process of vacating BKC space Mumbai, Jul 11: The beleaguered Sahara Group seems to be cutting its losses barely three years after it signed probably the biggest lease rental deal in India with a developer in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). Over the past few months, the Lucknowheadquartered conglomerate has begun vacating the almost four lakh-squarefoot space in Parinee Crescenzo, a 20-storeyed commercial tower in BKC. It had signed a nine-year lease agreement with the builder Parinee Developers in 2012, but has now opted out because of the plethora of problems it has been facing since some time. Property sources said this could be part of the group's costcutting programme with its

chairman Subrata Roy in jail for over a year now.

Three years ago, Sahara concluded the lease deal

with Parinee Developers for the office space at a jawdropping rent of around Rs 90 crore a year for occupy-

The deal Three years ago, Sahara signed a lease deal with Parinee Developers for office space of nearly four lakh sq ft in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) at a rent of around Rs 90 crore a year.

The office space *Parinee Crescenzo, a 20-storeyed commercial tower in BKC. The Sahara group occupied 14th to the 18 floors in it, almost one-third of the building. *It stands on a 2.2 acre plot which Parinee Developers acquired from MMRDA on an 80-year leasehold basis in July 2006.

Why Sahara opted out Property sources said this could be part of the group's cost-cutting programme with its chairman Subrata Roy in jail for over a year now in the wake of a plethora of problems it has been facing since some time.

Hight Court gives partial relief to embattled FTIL Chennai, Jul 11: Making it clear that the embattled Financial Technologies (India) Limited (FTIL) cannot sell any of its immovable properties, Madras high court on Friday gave a partial relief to the company saying it could deal with its investments. "Suspension of Company Law Board (CLB) orders only with respect to the investments, and injunction will continue with respect to immovable properties," said Justice Pushpa Satyanarayana.

Assailing the CLB ruling, the FTIL said in its present petition before the high court that CLB had passed the impugned order prior to issuance of notice without giving an opportunity to file a reply. (Agencies)

ing almost one-third of the building. It worked out to about Rs 220 a sq ft a month. "Sahara failed to pay the rent for the past one year and is now voluntarily surrendering the premises," said market sources. The builder Parinee forfeited the deposit Sahara had paid when the deal was signed. The group had occupied the 14th to the 18 floors in Crescenzo. The building stands on a 2.2 acre plot which Parinee acquired from MMRDA (Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority) on an 80-

year leasehold basis in July 2006 for Rs 536 crore. In 2008, the builder sold seven floors to Standard Chartered Bank for Rs 750 crore. The Sahara chief has been in jail since early last year, and the Supreme Court has set stringent bail conditions-Rs 5,000 crore in cash and an equal amount in bank guarantees. The court said after his release, the group will have to pay back another Rs 26,000 crore to its depositers over 18 months.

In Mumbai, Sahara has been trying to monetize its land back to raise funds for Roy's release. Last November, it sold its 265-acre sprawl in Vasai for Rs 1,111 crore to Sai Rydan Realtors, a Nalla Sopara-based developer, who bought the land in partnership with diamond merchant Bharat Shah's Prime Downtown Estates. In Goregaon (W), Sahara controls 106 acres of a no-development zone, which touches the Malad creek and falls under the coastal regulation zone.

Mumbai's new development plan (now being reviewed) marked this land for residential and commercial purposes, evoking strong opposition from local residents and environmentalists. (Agencies)

Strange but true! Men e-shop more than women Mumbai, Jul 11: Contrary to popular perception, it's not just women who like to indulge in online shopping.

Men spend 1.3x more time than women shopping on ecommerce sites every month on an average in India. The trend is reversed in developed countries like the UK and the US, where women spend twice the amount of time by men shopping on smartphones.

On other smartphone usage habits like chat and social networking (like Facebook), women are more active than men, while they are just a tad behind men as far as gaming goes. Real time smartphone usage data from Nielsen Informate suggests that women are just as tech-savvy and active on their smartphones as men, but do slightly different things. Women represent a small portion of the smartphone universe in the country, with only 20% across all ages being active on data-enabled smartphones. As far as mobile shopping goes in emerging markets like In-

Doha Bank eager to step into Tier-II Indian cities Coimbatore, Jul 11: Doha Bank, which commenced its India operations in April 2015, has identified Tier-II Indian cities and cheap loans as two of the main vehicles for scaling up its operations in the country.

The bank is wooing small entrepreneurs with competitive lending rates. R. Seetharaman, Chief Executive Officer, Doha Bank, said that Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Kerala and West Bengal were States under the bank's scanner. The bank now has two branches in Mumbai and one in Kochi. These branches came into the fold through the acquisition of HSBC Oman.

"We will like to relocate the Mumbai branch to another State," he said at a media interaction. The bank will set up a full-fledged subsidiary within a few years, and the branch expansion will follow. Doha Bank, which has global footprints in 12 countries through a mix of full-fledged branches and representative offices, "wants to enhance operations in India" Mr. Seetharaman said. "States such as West Bengal are grossly under-banked," he observed.

"Small and micro enterprises could borrow cheaply from the Doha Bank, which offers rates in the band of 6 to 9 per cent for the SME sector,'' he added. It currently has an exposure of around $ two billion in India, which it plans to increase to $5 billion. The session was held under the aegis of the Bengal Chamber. The Chamber's President-designate Ambarish Dasgupta, partner and head of management consulting KPMG, said that there were many start-ups in West Bengal, which were starved of funds. (Agencies)

dia, men tend to be a bit more engaged, though the gap is reducing. "While women may not have the same level of access to credit/debit cards, 'cash on delivery' is levelling the playing field. In developed markets like US, UK and South Korea, women spend twice as much time on mobile shopping than men as access to payment infrastructure is not a challenge for either gender. This could well be the way forward in India too." In terms of online shopping, the difference in usage in India can be attributed to two key

factors. The first is the male appetite for technology, and that they often make payments for shopping. Also, the majority of e-commerce products viewed and bought is formed by electronic items, a segment whose sales are largely driven by men. The other factor could be that even when women make a purchase decision, they ask men to compare costs and complete a transaction.

With e-commerce players pushing apps more than their websites by offering higher discounts on apps, the engagement levels are

expected to spike over the years. The smartphone usage data has been culled from a panel of 8,000-plus users for Q4 (October-December 2014), in the top 20 cities across the country.

Women spend six hours every month gaming as against 8.5 hours spent by men, data from Nielsen Informate Mobile Insights suggests. The most popular game on smartphones Candy Crush Saga - is played more by women (35% penetration), and they spend nearly 1.3x more time on it than men (26%).

(Agencies)

New trend at G & B to look beyond hiring engineers Pune, Jul 11: Navroze Godrej, the son of Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing (G&B) chairman Jamshyd Godrej, and who is the only member of the fourth generation of the Godrej so far to be inducted on the company's board, is bringing about a culture change at the 118year-old organization. A key element of this is a changed hiring policy to look beyond engineers. While a decade back G&B predominantly had engineers working for it, today 30% of its workforce (total strength is 11,500) hails from a non-engineering background. The changes Navroze, 33, is bringing about come in tandem with a significant board-level change. Phiroze Lam, executive director and president of the company, is retiring after a 40year long stint with G&B. Lam is known to have mentored the fourth generation of the Godrejs and is a close confidant of the family.

Anil Verma, executive director (personnel & administration), will take over as the new president from October 1, 2015. This has enabled the company to push younger talent into leadership roles. Harpreet Kaur, 42, will be the new head of HR in Verma's place. Over the last two years, Navroze has been having discussions at different levels on what the organization wants to accomplish in the next three-five years. He doesn't rule out the Rs 9,800-crore odd G&B, which is part of the $4.5-billion Godrej Group, foraying into adjacent sectors in existing businesses. He hopes these changes would help G&B make products that can establish superiority in the market. Of the 14 businesses of G&B, appliances and furniture are the major revenue earners. It has market leadership in Interio, material handling and security solutions. (Agencies)

Paytm ties up with online loan provider to offer business loans to e-commerce merchants

Hyderabad, Jul 11: Paytm has tied up with Capital Float, an online loan provider for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to offer business loans to e-commerce merchants. The initiative is part of an effort to increase the sellers on its platform to 100,000, from the current 50,000, by the end of this year. "We are in talks with other banks as well so that in the future our merchants have the option to choose between banks. It will empower the merchants and help them grow," said Renu Satti, VP

of SME business and operations. Paytm, which started as a mobile payment service provider, entered the ecommerce space in 2014, competing with Flipkart and Snapdeal. "With the customers (for payments) already on board, we just connected the dots and roped in sellers to provide other services," Satti said.

Paytm has 80 million registered users and has been getting 60 million orders per month. Other online marketplaces, including Snapdeal, Flipkart and Amazon, too have been us-

ing new-age NBFCs (nonbanking finance companies) like Lendingkart, Capital Float and NeoGrowth to address the working capital requirements of sellers on their platforms. All of them are also using these tie-ups to expand their seller base. In June, Flipkart, launched a campaign to increase its seller base to 1 lakh by December-end. Snapdeal, which has a seller base of more than 100,000, hopes to grow this number to 10 lakh in the next three years.

(Agencies)

Honda launches Livo bikes Takes the number of bikes in the category to four New Delhi, Jul 11: Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) drove in a new entry-level bike Livo, taking the number of bikes in the category to four. The company is getting aggressive in its attack on rival and erstwhile partner Hero Moto's stronghold in the entry motorcycle segment.

After becoming the secondbiggest two-wheeler maker in the country, Honda wants to loosen Hero's grip on the volume-driven category where it dominates with its Splendor and Passion models. "It will take time for us to penetrate this segment. It is not easy," said YS Guleria, Sr VP (sales & marketing) at HMSI. Hero Moto is a dominant player in the entry segment, which accounts for over 60% of the bikes sold in the country.

Honda, which was a partner with Hero until they

split in 2011, has been beefing up its product portfolio to battle the Munjal-led company. It has been getting deeper into the rural and semi-urban markets, which account for a majority of sales in the entry segment. However, the going

has been far from easy.

HMSI's share of the entry category fell from 8% last year to 6% now, and it is hoping to move this up with an enlarged portfolio.

The Livo is priced at Rs 52,989 (ex-showroom Delhi). (Agencies)

Infosys promote Reh, Purohit as part of "Title Holders' Promotion" Bengaluru, Jul 11: Infosys has elevated several top executives as part of the "title holders' promotion" that happens in July every year. Michael Reh, senior VP and global head of Finacle, and Sanjay Purohit, senior VP and global head of consulting, have been elevated as executive vice presidents (EVP), said sources privy to the development. The $8.7-billion IT firm also elevated three vice presidents who had left SAP to join Infosys to the level of senior VP (SVP). These include Ritika Suri, VP and head of mergers, acquisitions and investments, Navin Budhiraja, VP and head of architecture and technology, and

Sanjay Rajagopalan, VP and head of design and research. Suri and her team have been instrumental in making two acquisitions in quick succession. C N Raghupathi, VP and head of India business unit, Richard Lobo, VP-HR, and Vasudeva Nayak, head of global immigration, have been promoted as SVPs too. A number of other senior executives across the sales and delivery organizations have also been promoted, said sources familiar with the development.

Infosys declined to comment on the development.

Reh, apart from heading Finacle, is also tasked with overseeing the products and platforms subsidiary Edgeverve Systems. Reh is

said to be taking major initiatives to break into the older and bigger banks in the US that account for a substantial share of the global banking business. Reh has also launched the Finacle Youth Banking solution, a mobile-based solution designed to make banking a fun experience for young customers between the ages of 12 and 18 years. Purohit previously headed the Edgeverve subsidiary, but was moved to head the consulting division based in the US in March. The consulting division also includes Lodestone, the Zurichbased company Infosys acquired in 2012 for $350 million. (Agencies)

CBEC orders detailed manual scrutiny on taxes Mumbai, Jul 11: Small service taxpayers will soon find themselves subjected to detailed manual scrutiny by the taxman. The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) recently issued detailed scrutiny guidelines for servicetax returns of small taxpayers. These guidelines are to be followed from August 1. Typically, only large service taxpayers come within the ambit of service-tax audit. Small service providers, whose tax liability was not significant, didn't come under the radar of this audit and there were possibilities of tax leakages.

The scrutiny procedure aims at plugging such

leakages. The scrutiny will be conducted for those service providers whose total service tax paid (through cash and as a service tax credit) for the financial year (FY) 2014-15 is below Rs 50 lakh. While a preliminary online scrutiny will take an overall view such as examination of the timely payment of service tax or arithmetical accuracy of the tax computed, the detailed scrutiny, which will be carried out manually, will be a deep-dive exercise. It will involve checking the taxability of the service rendered, the effective rate of tax applicable, and also ensure that the service taxpayer has

correctly availed any CENVAT credit. While conducting such scrutiny, the range officer will rely on documents like agreements, contracts and invoices. "Service taxpayers will be divided into three bands based on the tax paid for the FY 2014-15 - up to Rs 10 lakh, between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 25 lakh and between Rs 25 lakh and Rs 50 lakh. An equal number of service taxpayers will be picked up for the detailed manual scrutiny from each of the three bands. If a service taxpayer has been audited in the previous three years, his case will not be picked up for the detailed manual survey,"

explains an EY communique. "A host of service providers will now fall within the scrutiny ambit; professionals like chartered accountants, company secretaries, consultants, small restaurant and hotel owners, small businesses like courier agencies, commission agents and share-brokers will all be covered," says Bipin Sapra, indirect tax partner at EY. During the current fiscal commencing April 1, 2015, indirect tax collections for the first two months were Rs 96,128 crore with service-tax collections standing at Rs 27,607 crore. (Agencies)

"He is a player with great speed, excellent ball skills and a great shot. He will contribute perfectly to our goal of lifting the level of the squad and the group's competitiveness. I am convinced he will give us a huge amount."

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Jose Luis Perez Caminero

England in control against Australia at lunch on Day 4 Cardiff: David Warner was dismissed at the stroke of lunch for 52 on Day 4 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Cardiff on Saturday. Chris Rogers was the other batsman to be dismissed when he edged Stuart Broad to Ian Bell at slip. Steven Smith was batting on 29 at lunch. Warner looked in much discomfort in the first hour of play. He was on 17 off 41 balls at one stage before exploding against Moeen Ali, hitting him for a back-to-back six and four.

That over from Moeen proved to be the spark that Warner and Australia needed. They managed to find a boundary off virtually every over after that.

However, Moeen Ali who had gone for 22 off his first two overs managed to breach Warner's defence, getting him out lbw for 52 at the stroke of lunch to

ensure England ended the session on top. Earlier on Day 3, Joe Root again put Australia's bowlers to the sword and together with Ian Bell gave England the platform on Friday to push

Rabada's 'dream debut' helps South Africa beat Bangladesh

Dhaka: Faf du Plessis and Rilee Rossouw's thirdwicket partnership helped South Africa go up 1-0 in the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh . South Africa beat Bangladesh by 8 wickets. Du Plessis, who brought up his 16th halfcentury shared an unbeaten 99-run partnership with Rossouw for the third wicket. Du Plessis remained unbeaten on 63, hitting six fours. Rossouw was unbeaten on 45, hitting five fours and one sixes.

Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla opened the batting for South Africa with Mustafizur Rahman opening the bowling for Bangladesh. Nasir Hossain bowled the second over, as Mashrafe Mortaza opted to use spin to attack the South African batsmen from the other end. Mashrafe Mortaza got himself to bowl in the sixth over and removed Hashim Amla.

Amla was caught by Mahmudullah at fine leg for 14. De Kock went after the Bangladesh bowlers, as he started smashing boundaries. De Kock's back-toback fours guided South

Africa past 50-run mark.

However, he did not last long at the crease as he was caught by Sabbir Rahman off Nasir Hossain for a brisk 35 with the help of five boundaries. Thereafter, Du Plessis and Rossouw steadied South Africa's innings en route to victory.

Earlier, riding on Kagiso Rabada's six-wicket haul South Africa bowled out Bangladesh for 160. Rabada also became the second bowler in ODI history to take hat-trick on debut. Despite Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim's 53-run partnership for fifth wicket partnership, Bangladesh were not able to put on a big total. Shakib top-scored with 48 runs for the home side. The start was delayed by rain as the match was curtailed to 40-overs per side. (Agencies) Brief Scores: South Africa 164/2 in 31.1 overs (Faf du Plessis 63*, Rilee Rossouw 45*; Nasir Hossain 1/28); Bangladesh 160 allout in 36.3 overs (Shakib Al Hasan 48, Nasir Hossain 31; Kagiso Rabada 6/16, Chris Morris 2/32)

for victory in the first Ashes Test after setting the tourists 412 to win. Root followed up his first-innings century with another stylish knock of 60 and Bell ended a poor run of form

a cash amount of Rs. 5000/ - by Phukon during the felicitation. Oil India FC Coach Subrata Bhattacharaya, general secretary of Lahowal Sports Association Dipjoy Saikia, assistant secretary Prajanta Gogoi, Tea Sports Academy, Rajahali tea es-

century included 11 boundaries and sumptuous cover drives, taking his lead from Root who again strode out to the wicket full of confidence and intent. Bell's innings came to an end on the next delivery after crashing Mitchell Johnson over the covers, playing inside a good length ball to be bowled the paceman's first wicket of the match after 36 fruitless overs.

Root was quick to seize on anything with width, much to a capacity-crowd's delight at Sophia Gardens, and may have lost concentration when he was pinned on the back foot by Josh Hazelwood and was bowled off his pads.

(Agencies) Brief Scores at Lunch on Day 4: England - 430 & 289 (Root 60, Bell 60; Lyon 4/75); Australia - 308 & 97/2 (Warner 52; Smith 29*; Broad 1/15)

Atletico sign winger Carrasco from Monaco Madrid: Atletico Madrid have added an extra option in attack by signing Belgium winger Yannick Carrasco from Monaco, the Spanish top-flight club said. The 21-year-old is the latest youngster to join Atletico who have also brought in Argentine forward Luciano Vietto from Villarreal since the end of last season. Carrasco, who joined Ligue 1 Monaco from Racing Genk in 2010, has agreed a five-year contract, Atletico said on their website. They did not disclose financial details but Spanish media reported that the club had paid 15 million euros ($16.7 million) for 75 percent of the player's rights, with Monaco holding on to the remaining 25 percent. "Yannick is a player with massive prospects who has an incredible future," Atletico sporting director Jose Luis Perez Caminero said. "He is a player with great speed, excellent ball skills and a great shot. He will contribute perfectly to our goal of lifting the level of the squad and the group's competitiveness. I am convinced he will give us a huge amount." Atletico have also agreed to sign Colombia striker Jackson Martinez from Porto, the Portuguese side said this month, although the Spanish club have yet to confirm the deal. The Madrid team have sold two key players in the close season with Turkey captain Arda Turan joining Spanish and European champions Barcelona and Croatia international Mario Mandzukic moving to Italian champions Juventus. La Liga is due to begin the weekend of Aug. 22-23. (Agencies)

New York: England great Frank Lampard will have to wait to make his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut after he was ruled out of New York City FC's match against Toronto FC on Sunday with a calf strain. Lampard, 37, signed for the newest MLS franchise from Chelsea in July 2014 but spent last season on loan at Manchester City. The 106-cap England international arrived in America following his Premier League commitments with City but will have to wait to make his U.S. bow after the injury during training. "I'm hugely disappointed to be missing out on Sunday's game, which I have been really looking forward to," Lampard told the club's official website on Friday. "I've been feeling great in training and have loved working with the squad. Unfortunately I sustained a small strain to me calf during a session. The good news is that I should be back in full training next week." During a glittering 13-year career at Chelsea, Lampard won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups, the Europa League and the Champions League and left Stamford Bridge as the club's record goalscorer. Lampard is one of three of New York City's major close-season signings alongside the arrivals of World Cup winners in Spaniard David Villa and Italy's Andrea Pirlo. (Agencies)

Azerbaijan to make F1 race debut in 2016 Mexico: Azerbaijan will make its Formula One debut in July next year with Germany returning after a year's absence, according to a 21-race provisional calendar published by the sport's governing body. Malaysia moves to a September slot, with the race back-to-back with Singapore, while Russia takes a May 1 slot as the fourth race of the year a weekend after Bahrain. This year's calendar has 19 races, with Germany absent for financial reasons and Mexico making its return for the first time since 1992, and 21 would be a record number. (Agencies)

Gold Cup: US beat Haiti, advance to quarter-finals Massachusetts: The United States secured a quarter-final spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup when they beat Haiti 1-0, while Panama and Honduras drew 1-1 in the other Group A match in Massachusetts. A Clint Dempsey goal early in the second half secured the Americans' win, though Haiti were far from overawed and had several good scoring chances that went begging.

The US won their first group stage game against Honduras and have six points from two games, while Panama have two points, Honduras and Haiti have one point each. The US meet Panama in their final group match, while Honduras plays Haiti. The top-two qualify for the quarter-finals with the two

Women football feted

ET Correspondent Duliajan, Jul 11: Women footballer and Coach Manju Horo of Rajahali tea estate was felicitated by former national footballer and Oil Indian Ramesh Phukon recently during a function held at the tea estate. She was handed over

as England, desperate to atone for their humiliating 5-0 reverse in 2013-14, were bowled out for 289 to end an eventful third day's play in which 15 wickets fell. Australia did fight

back in the last hour by taking five wickets but some lusty blows from tailender Mark Wood (32 not out) allowed England to set an imposing target on a pitch offering some signs of life after a docile first two days.

Australia have chased down only one 400-plus total in Ashes history 404 in 1948 but forecast rain may come to their aid on the final day on Sunday. Establishing a lead of 122 after the tourists lost their last five wickets for the addition of 44 in the morning, England recovered from the early departures of Alastair Cook and Gary Ballance with Root again to the fore.

After Adam Lyth hit a belligerent 37 before being brilliantly caught at slip by Michael Clarke, Bell eased into form that made a mockery of his total of 56 runs in nine previous Test innings. His serene half-

Injury delays Lampard's MLS debut

tate Raju Das were present during the programme. In the programme, Rahul Das, who has been able to play for Brazilian Football Academy of Goa was also felicitated.

The programme was anchored by sports journalist Rafique uddin Ahmed

best-placed third teams also advancing. Though the US and Haiti were deadlocked at half-time, the Americans were unlucky to have an Aron Johannsson goal disallowed for offside. US coach Jurgen Klinsmann sent on Gyasi Zardes at half-time in place of fellow striker Jozy Altidore, a move that paid quick dividends when the Los Angeles Galaxy player found Dempsey with a perfect pass that led to the game's only goal. "He made a great play for us and we'll count on him to continue making some big plays for us," American captain Michael Bradley said of Zardes. Earlier, Panama and Honduras played an ill-tempered match during which tempers boiled over several times in the second half as

referee Marlon Mejia struggled to keep control.

Panama's players were particularly incensed, especially when they were denied two penalties and had defender Luis Henriquez sent off for a second yellow, while four others were booked. Two Honduras players were also booked. A draw was probably a fair result, though Honduras had two chances in added time when Romell Quioto missed from five yards out before Eddy Hernandez had a goal ruled out for offside.

It was the second goal by Hernandez disallowed for offside. Panama took the lead in the 21st minute when Luis Tejada scored from a well-worked set piece and they had two strong penalty appeals, one either side of half-time,

though the referee remained unmoved. Honduras had the better of the final 30 minutes and were rewarded in the 78th minute when Andy Najar was tripped inside the box and

Mejia pointed at the spot, sparking a full-scale melee between the players. It took officials a full three minutes to restore order. Andy Najar's penalty attempt was then brilliantly pushed on

to the crossbar by Panama keeper Jaime Penedo but the ball cannoned back to the feet of Najar, who made the easy tap-in before celebrating with an acrobatic backflip. (Agencies)

All-round Hafeez helps Pakistan crush Sri Lanka by 6 wickets Dambulla: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in the first of the five ODIs at Dambulla on Saturday. It was a field day for Mohammad Hafeez who backed up his four-wicket haul with the ball with a fine and attacking century with the bat to give Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the series as they chased down 256, in just 45.2 overs with six wickets in hand. Pakistan were cruising at 47 for no loss at the end of nine overs and that prompted Angelo Mathews to bring himself on and that resulted in the wicket of Azhar Ali. Ahmed Shehzad yet again got a start but was caught behind for 29.

Shehzad was distraught about getting out but that is all he could have done after playing a rash shot. Babar Azam like the rest of the batsmen got a start but was out leg before to Tillakaratne Dilshan. Nothing stopped Hafeez though from finding the gaps and scoring runs at will. He was particularly se-

vere on Seekuge Prasanna.

He put up 75 runs with Shoaib Malik to ensure Pakistan got closer to the total.

Hafeez brought up his 10th ODI ton and it was a fine knock from him on a deck which had something for the bowlers where all other batsmen struggled for fluency.

Hafeez though departed just after getting to his ton when

he was caught and bowled by Thisara Perera. Mohammad Rizwan joined Malik. Malik scored a fifty and saw Pakistan through to a clinical win by seven wickets and take a 1-0 series lead. Earlier, after asking Sri Lanka to bat first, Pakistan had Tillakaratne Dilshan edge a Mohammad Irfan delivery to the keeper but the decision was reversed

since it was a no-ball. Kusal Perera was the first one to depart to Hafeez who took four for 41 to keep his team in the game. Dilshan did not make it count and was out for 38 to Hafeez. Lahiru Thirimanne and Upul Tharanga both got starts but could not convert them into big scores and Sri Lanka were in trouble at 118 for

four. Skipper Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal then quietly took Sri Lanka into a position of domination with a 82-run stand. Just when the host would have wished to take off, Yasir Shah had Mathews caught at wide long on and that triggered a mini collapse. Chandimal went onto score his 14th ODI halfcentury to ensure Sri Lanka got past 250. He got good support from debutant Milinda Siriwardana who hit a 21-ball 22. Apart from Hafeez, Rahat Ali picked up two for 44 but it was Hafeez who did the most damage and won Pakistan the game.

(Agencies)

Brief scores: Sri Lanka 255/8 after 50 overs (Dinesh Chandimal 65*, Tillakaratne Dilshan 38, Mohammad Hafeez 4/ 41); Pakistan 259/4 after 45.2 overs (Mohammad Hafeez 103, Shoaib Malik 55*; Suranga Lakmal 1/21)

Sunil Chetry Secretary- Diyun Bazaar

It is heartening to witness unity in diversity within the new Bazaar Committee itself. The vice president Babuniya Chakma is considered to be an intelligent and hard working man. The treasurer Nirmal Badra has high regard for principles in accounting and transparency. I am sure with the assistance of our young and dynamic administrator, D Gadi, we would be able to transform the whole of Diyun Bazaar for the better.

Khipkia Longri Gram Panchayat Chairman- Balupather

witnesses the participation of the local people as a whole which includes march past, cultural programs, competition and so on. Many major happenings are going to take place in the town. APSCU, the student electoral body is on its way to organize the re-election of the students' union on 25th July this year which involves the participation of

Diyun Town Fest Grand Finale

Re-Election Singing Competition Dancing Competition Inter-School Quiz Competition Miss Diyun Contest Grand Final Round Singing & Dancing competition

Chakma students from all over India. Another upcoming event in the town is the Diyun Town Festival. The festivalwillbeafairofvarious colours, sports, beauty pageants and all sorts of competitions. In short, the festival will be a true reflection of unity in diversity.

These days, the people are too engrossed with the football tournament scheduled to be held shortly.

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Mobile Network Connectivity It is a well known fact that with the advent of mobile communication, it has been very easy for us to communicate with people. The people of Diyun too are no exception to it. But then, the

real story behind this is quite different. The Reliance network in the town is not an easy one. It is quite difficult for the people to use phone with this network. The reason lies in the fact that when

However, with the consistentefforts of the EAC, the Diyun circle has managed to invite a new bank, the Apex Bank to establish its branch so as to help the people with regard to their money transactions. In ad-

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Tinku Aggarwal Secretary- Manabhum Bazaar

I thank everyone for nominating me as Bazaar secretary. I would make the best of this opportunity by working sincerely and with dedication in order to develop the market. I would give priority towards cleanliness and development of the market. I am enthusiastic as well as hopeful about ushering in development and achieving new heights of success.

The Budding Future of Diyun

there is power-cut in the town, the network too goes down, which in turn lands the people having the Reliance network in difficulty. Some other networks like Airtel, BSNL are quite Diyun friendly networks.

St. Jude School imparting quality broad based education to its Students. Pic: State of the Art computer lab in St. Jude School-Diyun

On the education front, things are looking up fast.

This town is all poised to reap the benefits of education. In every village, primary schools are set up to provide basic elementary education to the budding future of Diyun. Many private schools have been set up here. St. Jude, Mahabodhi, Bodhi Gyan, St. Benoventure and Sneha are some of them.

St. Jude was established in the year 2006 under Newman Educational Society.The motto of the school is "For God and Country".

The school is known for its punctuality and discipline.

The school emphasizes on English and character formation as basic qualities which every student should

Diyun's Economy Gets a Shot in the Arm Diyun has a SBI branch for streamlining its money transactions and helping the people deal with their money matters. Generally, the bank remains overcrowded since it is the only bank in the Diyun circle.

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Football Tournament Independence Day

President- Chakma Welfare Soceity

Enthusiastic, Positive and Opportunities Galore

UPCOMING EVENTS APCSU Diun Town Fest

Anath Pindi Dewan

I am looking forward to working with dedication for the development of the Diyun bazaar and I pledge to put in my best efforts in this regard. I believe that every single community in this area deserves development and growth. That way, Diyun could emerge as an attractive market for everyone. I give credit to our local MLA and the EAC for initiating development work and conducting games and sports which are important means to promote integrity, peace, amity and trust among everyone.

DIYUN

Diyun's Technicolour

Diyun is a small hamlet located in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The town often witnesses the pro-activeness of the enthusiastic localities. Every now and then events keep on coming up keeping the people busy. Every year the Republic Day and Independence Day are celebrated in the Diyun School Ground. The celebration

I thank everyone in Diyun circle for maintaining peace and for being the epitome of unity in diversity. I also appreciate and admire MLA, Nikh Kamin for being the guiding light of many a fabulous development work undertaken under the aegis of his dynamic leadership within only one and half years of his tenure. It is nice to see everyone appreciating the beauty of democracy unlike in the past.

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Arun Nido

Well wisher & Public leader of Diyun

Being born and bought up at Itanagar, Diyun was completely a new place for me. I heard many wrong things about Diyun. But when I came here it turned out to be different. Its a place full of beauty and serene nature and the people here too love to live in peace and harmony. As a public leader, I want Diyun to be developed and all communities should remain united.

dition, the town has also managed to fall within the ambit of the North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Project (NERCORMP) which is good news for the local people.

possess. Every month quiz competition based on politics, science and current affairs are organized by the school authority. The school is striving towards perfection so as to make the students responsible citizens of India. The school authority amidst all difficulties and problems is trying their level best in imparting the best knowledge to its students. Although the school is situated in a small place like Diyun, yet it has been producing some of the best students in the entire Diyun. During the time of admission there runs a cut throat competition among parents to get their siblings get admitted in St. Jude School, which is by far the best school in

Diyun. The school puts in that extra effort to give that extra little care to each of its students. It provides every basic facility that is needed for a healthy and Private Schools in Diyun St. Jude School Mahabodhi School Bodhi Gyan School St. Benoventure School Sneha School hygienic environment in any school campus.

Gautampur Govt. Secondary School is of much importance as this school has shown a speedy progress. Earlier there was only one higher secondary school in the town, but recently the town has come up with another higher sec-

St. Jude School

Estd. in 2006 under Newman Educational Society For God and Country

Infrastructure Fr. Rajesh Principal St. Jude School,Diyun Dist: Changlang, AP 0000000000000(M)

Hostel facilities Computer Lab Library Qualified Faculties Prayer Hall Huge Playground

ondary school. Another thing of interest is that the recent higher secondary school in Diyun was to introduce the Commerce stream but due to unavailability of good faculty,the plan has been dropped. But the enthusiastic devotees of education, that is, the local people decided to appoint six private teachers and pay them through their collective effort by collecting a fixed amount annually.

St. Saviour School is located in Balupathar area.

The founder of this school is an active lady who with all her zeal and vigour paved a new path in the journey of education. She has started the school with six teachers and the students come from all over

Balupathar to study here.

W ith the establishment of the school, it has turned out to be truly beneficial for the students. The founder with her constant efforts is trying her level best to develop the infrastructure of the school. But despite the constant hard work of the students and active nature of its founder, it is quite unfortunate that the school still lacks funding both from the Central as well as the State Government. Earlier when Arunachal Pradesh was under Congress rule, the poor people who were in charge of the school thought that after BJP came to power, good days might not be far away but then the story still remains the same.

St. Saviour School Balupathar - Diyun Circle A primary School striving to impart quality education for the local children

Free education to 25% of the intakes for the economically weaker section

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