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ASSENG/2015/64205

Vol. II

Issue 88

Dibrugarh, Friday, October 14, 2016

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TOWARDS A KEROSENEFREE INDIA

CHIEF MINSTER CALLS ON THE GOVERNOR

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ET CAPSULES Russia, India to ink deal on S-400 air defence missile systems

“Commitment of Rs 25,000 crores by Modi, reason for defection to PPA” Congress government in Arunachal Pradesh less than a month later.

ET Bureau Itanagar, Oct 13

Amid speculations that chief minister Pema Khandu People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) may soon merge with the BJP, the only Congress MLA left in the state has reminded his exparty colleagues of an elusive special package that made them leave the Congress.

PTI Moscow, Oct 13 : Russia and India will sign a multi-billion dollar deal for S-400 'Triumf' long-range air defence missile systems on Saturday following talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Goa, state media here reported today.

"Following the results of the negotiations between our president and (Indian Prime Minister Narendra) Modi, an agreement will be signed on the delivery of S-400 Triumf anti aircraft missile systems to India, as well as some other documents," Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov was quoted as saying by TASS news agency.

It has the capability to destroy incoming hostile aircraft, missiles and even drones at ranges of up to 400 km.

If India signs the deal, it would be the second customer of the prized missile system after China which had struck a USD 3 billion contract last year.

The S-400, an upgraded version of the S-300, had previously only been available to the Russian defence forces.

It is manufactured by AlmazAntey and has been in service in Russia since 2007.

Ushakov said part of the documents will be signed behind closed doors.

Both sides will also approve a roadmap of measures timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Overall, Russia and India are set to sign about 18 documents, he said.

The Russian presidential aide said Putin and Modi will hold their talks in Goa ahead of the summit of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) grouping of leading emerging economies.

Last month, 43 of 44 MLAs in Arunachal Pradesh had quit the Congress to form the regional People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) government. Only former chief minister Nabam Tuki, who went to court for the restoration of the Congress government in the state on July 13, stayed back.

The centre had dismissed Tuki’s Congress government on January 26 which paved the way for a rebel

“It’s sad that my friends left the Congress. They said they did it for the sake of the state’s development. The BJP did all that it could like imposing President’s Rule and using (former) governor JP Rajkhowa. Now, it has to compensate by releasing the special package of Rs 25,000-crore which the PM committed. But the Centre is only giving lip service for the last two-anda-half years,” Tuki said.

Tuki said the special package was one of the reasons why the Congress MLAs defected to PPA and be part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. The other was the fear that the Centre would choke flow of funds to Arunachal Pradesh.

not succumb to “I did Delhi’s threat-andallurement pressure policy but the others did. Congress is like my maa (mother). How can one change one’s mother? Tuki said. but the others did. Congress is like my maa (mother). How can one change one’s mother?” Tuki said.

The former chief minister said one needs to stand by his or her party during the most difficult of times.

“Small, resource-deficient states like Arunachal Pradesh are dependent on the Centre.

“I did not succumb to Delhi’s threat-and-allurement pressure policy

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Govt announces to release 2nd Instalment of the FFC grant to PRIs immediately ET Bureau Itanagar, Oct 13

Chief Minister Pema Khandu today announced that the 2nd instalment of the 14th Finance Commission (FFC) grant for the year 2015-16 will be released immediately to the panchayati raj institutions (PRIs) but called for judicious and planned expenditure and timely submission of utilization certificates.

The state has received Rs 88 crore in the first year of FFC (2015-16) of which the state government had released Rs 44 Crore as first instalment to the PRIs. Contd. on Page 4

14th FINANCE COMMISSION GRANT FOR ARUNACHAL (2015 to 2020) Rs 737.93 crores basic grant for Rural Local Body 2015-2016 : Rs. 88 Crores (Rs.44 crores released)

A Staff Reporter Itanagar, Oct 13

Arunachal Pradesh will host the 7th Edition of Dr T Ao Memorial Football Championship from October 15 to 24 next, informed former MP and currently, the President of Arunachal Pradesh Football Association (APFA), Takam Sanjay today.

The information was conveyed in a press conference held at Arunachal Press Club,

ET Bureau Guwahati, Oct 13

Ten Bangladeshi nationals, who were languishing in detention camps in Assam for last two years after they were arrested for infiltrating into India, were deported on Thursday after series of diplomatic parleys over one year between India and Bangladesh. The deportation took place under supervision of ministry of home affairs.

All illegal migrants either caught at the border or declared as illegal foreigners by Foreigners Tribunals in Assam, are kept in detention camps as they cannot be immediately deported to Bangladesh in the absence of a repatriation treaty between the two nations.

This is the first time Bangladesh has accepted to take back its nationals who had illegally entered India following initiatives by ministry of external affairs followed by district magistratelevel meetings between the border districts of the two

This is the first time Bangladesh has accepted to take back its nationals who had illegally entered India following initiatives by ministry of external affairs followed by district magistratelevel meetings between the border districts of the two countries since 2015. countries since 2015.

around 10am.

Earlier Assam, which is still plagued by large population of illegal migrants from Bangladesh, would resort to 'push back' process to covertly send back the nabbed infiltrators across the border.

There are still about 500 illegal migrants, majority of them being from Bangladesh and a handful from Myanmar, in six detention camps in six districts in the state.

The Bangladeshi nationals who were deported are Anowar Hussain, Shamim Ahmed, Sablu Ahmed, Enam Uddin, Ali Hussain, Burhan Uddin, Basudev Roy, Archana Biswas and her two minor children, Gopal and Gobindo. Archana was arrested with her two sons around two years back at the border village of Paddalal village in Karimganj district after she entered India without any passport.

Cachar Deputy Commissioner S Vishwanathan said that the 10 Bangladeshi nationals were handed over to Border Guards Bangladesh by BSF at Kalibari ghat port in Karimganj at

Bangladesh carried out a proper verification of the documents of these nationals in August this year before agreeing to take them back.

(With inputs from agencies)

AJYCP protests in Tinsukia against citizenship (amendment) Bill Sidharth Singh Tinsukia, Oct 13

2017- 2018: Rs141.62 crores 2018 - 2019: Rs163.83 crores 2019 - 2020: Rs 221.38 crores

Rs 195.22 crore as basic grant for Urban Local Body

Rs 48.81 crore Performance Grants

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Rani village worries over Tolon River, Jamoh visit the village Maksam Tayeng Pasighat, Oct 13

10 Bangladeshi nationals deported from Assam

2016 - 2017: Rs 122.58 crore

EFFECT OF ‘PAGLA NADI’

Deeply saddened and worried over the yearly silting upon the several WRC fields of Rani Village by the Tolon River, also called ‘Pagla Nadi’, the villagers invited the local MLA cum Parliamentary Secretary, Agriculture, Er. Tatung Jamoh on Wednesday in a formal ceremony to brief the ordeals of the village faced in last few years.

127 WRC fields of various households have been damaged by the Tolon River due to which 20% of the village populace is left without any field leaving many to misery People of Rani Village urged Local MLA, Er. Tatung Jamoh for construction of a flood control measures along the course of Tolon River toward the village

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Arunachal to host Northeastern inter-state football tournament, Dr T.Ao memorial Football Championship

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Northeastern interstate football tournament-Dr T Ao Memorial Football Championship is an annual event recognised by All India Football Federation and organised since 2009 in honour of the legendary football player from Northeast in general and Nagaland in particular, Dr Talimeran Ao.

wherein he added that the state team from all the northeastern states with the exception of Mizoram will be participating in the inter-state football championship.

APFA in collaboration with the Directorate of Sports, Government of Arunachal Pradesh will be the primary organiser of this year’s edition and the matches will be played out at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Naharlagun, informed Sanjay.

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Leading organizations in Assam are up in arms against amendment of the Citizenship Act, 1955 that will pave the way for 'regularizing' the entry of people from the minority community from Bangladesh to India.

Leading student and youth organization Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chhatra Parishad (AJYCP) has opposed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 that seeks to amend the Citizenship Act, 1955 and is currently being examined by a joint parliamentary panel.

With Assam sharing an international border with the neighboring country, several organizations in the state have threatened to launch a stir against the Centre's move.

Thousands of people who have crossed the porous border along Bangladesh have come to Assam and they could soon be granted citizenship.

"Several citizens are disal-

AJYCP Tinsukia unit protested against granting citizenship to hindu migrants. Pic. Sidharth Singh lowed from the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Suspected nationals will not be able to participate in the poll process. But the Centre has initiated the process to amend the Citizenship Act. The centre has called upon leaders from four different Bengali organisations to discuss further in this issue.

If the Act is amended, these suspected nationals might be able to regain voting rights along with other citizenship rights," the AJYCP has earlier written to Satyapal Singh, chairman of the Select Committee on the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016.

AJYCP president Tinsukia unit Kon Gogoi on Thursday said the organization appeals to people from all walks of life not to allow the Centre to proceed further, keeping in mind the greater interests of the state and its people.

Gog o i a d d e d t h a t t h e move to amend the Act would heavily disrupt the implementation of the Assam Accord which was signed to mark the end of the six year-long anti-foreigner movement in the state from 1979 to 1985 against illegal influx.

Intellectual’s Meet of the Coordination Committee of 8 Districts of AP held in Tezu Washina Manchey Tezu, Oct 13

The coordination committee of CLLANDT representing eight districts viz. Changlang, Longding, Lohit, Anjaw, Namsai, Dibang Valley, Lower Dibang Valley & Tirap organized its 1st CLLANDT, Intellectual's Summit ‘2016, held on 12th October at Amik Ringiya Hall Tezu under the theme of “ Social Interaction for Communal Harmony” and Cultural Exchange.

The

programme

was

attended by Dr.Mahesh Chai, local MLA Tezu as Chief guest, on his speech he advice to students to give focus on upliftment on educational sector and to aware of the burning issues like drugs menace problems.

He also appreciated the organisation to conduct such kind of meet or programme will not only the platform for social interactbut also to encouraging to promote own cultural though this cultural exchange programmeamong the students of this eight

districts which will help them to know each other properly.

The programme was also attended by Suraj Tayang, General Secretary, Cultural and Literary Society of Mishimi (CALSOM), Moso Chiba, Chairman Bazar Committee Tezu as special guest, Mr. Jango Halai ViceChairman Vigilance, AAPSU and also a contesting candidate for the post of General Secretary in upcoming AAPSU election and others dignatories students leaders from various districts.

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Five arrested in ULFA (I) treasure-hunt Bikul Bikash Gogoi Naharkatia, Oct 13: Few months back the treasure hunt case of ULFA (I) at Guwahati Rani Tea garden created sensation across Assam and this time five people were arrested while coming in search of secret money belonging to the outfit at Sasoni in Naharkatia. According to report five miscreants came at the house of one Roma Neog at Merbill village last Wednesday and said that they have information of ULFA(I) hiding amount of 1.5 crore rupees in his house. Later the news spread all over the village following which the V.D.P party of Merbill and local people apprehended all the five people and handed over them to police. Ranjit Sonowal of Joypur Komargaon, Bulu Baruah and Duleswar Gohain both from Bordubi of Tinsukia district, Amit Tuti and Jayanta Tuti of Digboi were the five miscreants as per police officials.

ET Bureau Guwahati, 13 Oct: Not China, but unannounced release of water from a dam by Bhutan on Wednesday inundated large tracts of land in two districts of Assam bordering the Himalayan nation, affecting more than 24,000 populations.

India and Bhutan have an agreement of sharing information of release of water from its dams, waters from which flow down to Assam. In 2004 an artificial lake on the upstream of Kurichu dam, which is located north of the interna-

Your natural warmth is enhanced by a new sense of self-confidence, Aries. Group activities and social events might bring you into touch with people who prove to be valuable business contacts. Whatever goals you've attempted to reach may finally show signs of materializing, possibly through the efforts of others who believe in you. This should be a very fortunate and enjoyable day for you. Make the most of it!

Taurus

Today you might pinch yourself to see if what you're experiencing is real, Taurus. Success and good fortune are coming thick and fast, with only minor setbacks and irritations to complicate matters. Business, money, and career success are likely to be at an all-time high, although you might find yourself feeling a little fearful of what comes next. Don't worry about that. Go with the flow.

Gemini

Career and financial success might have paved the way for you to fulfill some of your fondest dreams, Gemini. Perhaps you've wanted to return to college and get an advanced degree, take a trip around the world, or try writing and publishing. Whatever it is, your schedule should be freer and more flexible than ever, so this is the time to go for it. Start planning today!

Cancer

Now that you feel more secure regarding your business and financial situations, Cancer, you might be looking for ways to feed your spiritual and metaphysical interests. Your intuitive and psychic abilities should be operating at a very high level, causing you to experience some vivid dreams and visions and receive the insights that come from them.

Books and lectures might prove especially enlightening.

Leo

Just about every department of life should be going very well for you now, Leo. Business, finances, and partnerships are likely on their way to success, while personal relationships of all kinds, particularly romantic ones, should also be more rewarding.

You might be thinking of expanding your horizons through new enterprises or study. Don't be shy - go for it.

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

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Missing AOD Employee in Digboi yet to be traced by the Police

Surprise water release from Bhutan dam floods Barpeta and Nalbari districts

HOROSCOPE Aries

CITY Tinsukia, Dibrugarh

Whatever you're working on at the moment, Virgo, whether business related, personal projects, or volunteer work, it's likely to bring you increased satisfaction on many levels. You're enjoying what you do, making a difference, and meeting new friends.

Your health continues to glow. You may feel as if nothing can stop you. Watch out for minor upsets, but nothing that will burst your bubble.

It's likely that your personal and creative horizons are expanding, Libra. Your or another's artistic enterprises might pay off big today.

You could be introduced to people who prove to be valuable contacts as well as new friends. Your love relationships are going well. Your new feeling of enthusiasm and self-confidence certainly doesn't hurt!

A huge get-together of some kind could take place today either at your home or the home of someone close to you, Scorpio. It's possible this may turn into more than just a fun party.

You might become involved in conversations with people who become valuable business or social contacts. Expect to have a wonderful time no matter what you do today.

Expect many advantageous changes to take place in your community, Sagittarius. New businesses could open their doors, interesting neighbors could move in, or some necessary repairs could finally get done. You might spend a lot of time in the car or on the phone and spreading the news. An exciting proposition may come to you or someone close to you through a letter, email, or phone call.

You've probably had few periods when business and finance have gone well for you, Capricorn. Now this trend seems to be coming to a head. Today you might start or close some type of agreement that will make a big difference to your finances. Your money situation should not only improve but also stabilize at a level higher than it's ever been. As long as you're diligent, this growth should continue.

Aquarius

You tend to be practical and businesslike by nature, Aquarius, but the tremendous growth you've experienced may increase your desire to be as sensible and efficient as possible in order to continue this trend. You're feeling upbeat and positive. You're likely to continue to feel this way. The only downside is that you're probably going to be working very hard. You will like the results, though, so go for it.

Pisces

You probably think of yourself as a curious intellectual, Pisces, but a recent expansion in career and finance has brought out talents for business and money that you didn't know you had. This has been a time not only of success and good fortune but also of learning more about yourself. Don't fall back on old fears or underestimate yourself. You're capable of accomplishing more than you know.

tional border shared by Assam, burst resulting into sudden flooding of the state in Barpeta and Nalbari districts.

Authorities of the two districts, Barpeta and Baksa said that there was no prior warning

by Bhutan before releasing the water from its Kurichu dam, which flooded Manas and Beki rivers, the two principle tributaries of Brahmaputra River in lower Assam. Large portion of Manas National Park, a UNESCO heritage site, were inundated on Wednesday night after

an embankment breached. Baksa district deputy commissioner Sanjeeb Kumar Gogoi said, "The release of the water by Bhutan was unannounced and together with the incessant rains here, Manas National Park was inundated.

The water has receded today morning and no animal has been affected."

According to state disaster management authority, 12 villages in Kalgachia revenue circle in Barpeta districts were inundated by the sudden rise in water level of Beki

River. Barepta district additional deputy commissioner of Tankeswar Das said that the BordangaRamarpar road has been breached. A lower primary school at Bordanga has also been inundated.

Assam has been expressing fears of large scale environmental impact over China building dams across the Brahmaputra River in its upper reaches in Tibet where the river is known as Yarlung Zangbo. Recentlythe state government moved the centre ex-

pressing concern following reports of China blocking a tributary of the Brahmaputra in Tibet to construct its most expensive hydro project. China claims that while building dams across Brahmaputra in Tibet, it is equally concerned about the impacts on the lower riparian states, India and Bangladesh. It claims that all its dams are run-of-the-river dams and will not make any impact on Brahmaputra River.

(With inputs from agencies)

Laxman Sharma Digboi, Oct 13: Shyampal Dadri (55) son of late Karamchand Balmiki an employee (35752) at the medical department of Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Assam Oil Division who went missing on Tuesday morning is yet to be traced by security forces and the kith and kin of the missing Dadri have failed to know the whereabouts of him.

Talking to the Eastern Today, the son of Mr Dadri told that his father had gone out of their AOD residential quarter no. 1063 as usual at around 6am on Tuesday to a nearby shop and has not returned mysteriously as yet.

Though FIR to this effect was lodged at Digboi Police Station the following day on Wednesday, desirable output is still awaited and the OC concerned told that there was no update in this regard declining to tell about the status of the departmental investigation.

Meanwhile, a source informed that CC TV footage revealed this morning that Mr Dadri was seen entering the Tinsukia Railway platform at around 7.33 am around 45

Shyampal Dadri minutes ahead of the departure of Chandigarh bound Amritsar Express.

Mr Dadri who basically belongs to Chandigarh has neither returned home at Digboi nor the family members at Chandigarh has reported of receiving or seen him till the filling of this report.

While,the dependents of missing Dadri has been leaving no stone unturned to find the whereabouts of aged missing sole bread earner of the family the officials of the AOD medical department and concerned HR department has not visited the family members of the missing employee.

Janmotsava of Sankardeva Celebrated at Namrup Angshuman Dutta Namrup, Oct 13: The 568th birth anniversary of the great Vaishnavite Saint & founder of neo-vaishnavism cult of religion in Assam was celebrated with religious fervour and zeal at Saranagari Bornamghar premises here with a three day long programme from Oct 09 to 11, echoing the entire township with the sonorous sound of “Namkirtan”.

The first day of celebration centred round the programme like usha kirtan, puwar prasanga, hoisting of religious insigne, yearlong golden jubilee celebration insigne, Bhagawat proces-

sion & several competitions viz-quiz & extempore speech among school children, prayer, sattriya dance & Borgeet among the participants of different age groups. On the second day the programme included usha kirtan, puwar prasanga, religious discourse , Dihanam competition & rounded off with a grand cultural nite.

On the concluding day, the open session cum prize distribution & felicitation ceremony was held under the chairmanship of Rosheswar Bora, President , celebration committee.

Hiranya Hazarika, Prin-

cipal, BVFC HS School inaugurated the open session. Partha Bijoy Dutta, DSP, Namrup & Kamala Gogoi, noted follower of vaishnavite religion, graced the occasion as the special guest & appointed speaker respectively.

The other programmes of the day included usha kirtan, puwar prasanga, plantation drive by Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee & namprasanga. The three day long celebrations ended with the staging of a bhaona titled “ Hori Horor Yuddha: Ban rojar patan ” by the cultural group of Saranagari Bornamghar.

Higher Secondary section formally inaugurated in Namrup Angshuman Dutta Namrup, Oct 13: The BVFC Model High School has added Higher Secondary Section (both Arts & Science streams) to its cap from the current academic session, changing its identity as BVFC Model

Higher Secondary School. To declare this very auspicious up-gradation of the school, the school fraternity organized a grand inaugural ceremony at the school complex recently. Noren Sonowal, local MLA, 120 Naharkatia LAC at-

tended the ceremony as the chief guest who declared the opening of the Higher Secondary Section, amidst large gathering of notable dignitaries.

A cultural function was also performed by the school students at the event.

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AJYCP Sivasagar unit protest against granting citizenship to hindu migrants.

Pic. Firuz Ahmed

Janmotsava of Sankardeva Celebrated at Jorhat.

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3. Tender forms will be available in the office of the 14 Assam Rifles on any working day from 0830 hrs to 1400 hrs

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State Finance Department issues directives for clearance of outstanding liabilities on personal loans ET Bureau Guwahati, October 13: The Finance (IF) Department vide a recent order has directed all Deputy Commissioners of the State not to clear monthly pay bills from w.e.f. the month of October, 2016 without deducting EMI as fixed by the respective Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) for repayment of the outstanding liabilities on personal loans taken from the Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd. by the concerned employees.

The order further states that in case of employee who is proceeding on superannuation shortly with outstanding loan amount against his/ her name should not be allowed to withdraw the pensionary benefits. The salary bill or pensionary benefit bill should be cleared only after receiving the EMI that is due against the employees from the respective DDOs. In case if any DDO fails to furnish this particulars relating to EMI due against the de-

faulting employees, the pay bill of the concerned DDO should be held up till the time such details are furnished by the concerned DDO. It is also directed that the list of the defaulting employees should also be displayed at the notice board of the Treasuries which will act as intimation to the defaulters about the nature of action proposed to be taken against them for failure to deposit the defaulted amount.

In case of retired employ-

ees who have outstanding loans against their names it is also directed not to pass their pension bills without deducting the outstanding loan amount. However, before taking such action, the DCs have been directed to fix an amount on monthly basis which will be deducted out of the pension amount so that the monthly pension amount payable to the pensioners does not fall to less than 50% of the gross pension amount payable monthly. The list

of defaulting employees may be downloaded from the Finance Department’s website at Assam online portal.

This order has come into effect as per information from the Managing Director of the Assam Cooperative Apex Bank Ltd. that Non Performing Asset (NPA) against personal loans financed by the Bank to Assam Government employees has reached huge proportion amounting to Rs. 12.63 crore as Principal and Rs. 8.30 crore Interest Payment.

State Finance Department issues Freeing Kaziranga, satra land priority, directives for clearance of outstand- says Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal ing liabilities on personal loans Removing encroachers from Kaziranga became a priority ET Bureau Guwahati, Oct 13: The Finance (IF) Department vide a recent order has directed all Deputy Commissioners of the State not to clear monthly pay bills from w.e.f. the month of October, 2016 without deducting EMI as fixed by the respective Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) for repayment of the outstanding liabilities on personal loans taken from the Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd. by the concerned employees.

The order further states that in case of employee who is proceeding on superannuation shortly with outstanding loan amount against his/ her name should not be allowed to withdraw the pensionary benefits. The salary bill or pensionary benefit bill should be cleared only after receiving the EMI that is due against the employees from the respective DDOs. In case if any DDO fails to furnish this particulars relating to EMI due against the defaulting employees, the pay bill of the concerned DDO should be held up till the time such details are furnished by the concerned DDO. It is also directed that the list of the defaulting employees

should also be displayed at the notice board of the Treasuries which will act as intimation to the defaulters about the nature of action proposed to be taken against them for failure to deposit the defaulted amount.

In case of retired employees who have outstanding loans against their names it is also directed not to pass their pension bills without deducting the outstanding loan amount.

However, before taking such action, the DCs have been directed to fix an amount on monthly basis which will be deducted out of the pension amount so that the monthly pension amount payable to the pensioners does not fall to less than 50% of the gross pension amount payable monthly. The list of defaulting employees may be downloaded from the Finance Department’s website at Assam online portal.

This order has come into effect as per information from the Managing Director of the Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd. that Non Performing Asset (NPA) against personal loans financed by the Bank to Assam Government employees has reached huge proportion amounting to Rs. 12.63 crore as Principal and Rs. 8.30 crore Interest Payment.

because the Congress government was sitting on a High Court order for several months, says CM Sonowal.

There are court orders to remove encroachers from land belonging to the Vaishnavite satras.

A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Oct 13 : THREE WEEKS after the Assam government evicted over 200 families from three villages near Kaziranga National Park and about 60 families from land belonging to two Vaishnavite satras (Hindu monasteries), CM Sarbananda Sonowal made it clear on Wednesday that freeing land belonging to the national park and various satras was among the “top priorities” of his government.

Gandhi Sadbhavana week observed A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Oct 13 : As part of its celebration of the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya, observed a Gandhi Sadbhavana Week from October 2.

tainable Development was inaugurated by Dr Rafiquz Zamman, Vice Chancellor of Assam Rajiv Gandhi Cooperative Management University, on October 3.

Speaking on the occasion, social activist Hem Bhai said that unity of all religions was a must for effective development of the North East.

Speaking on the occasion, Keynote Speaker Prof Shivas Biswas, Assam University, Diphu Centre, highlighted the role of culture, language and other soft factors in fast-paced cross-border inter-State migration and economic development.

A Centre for Excellence for North East Studies and Sus-

On this occasion, Assam Rajiv Gandhi Cooperative

Management University, Sivasagar, signed an MoU with Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya, to promote collaborative teaching, research outreach and joint exchange programmes.

A Community Partnership Programme was launched at Lum Nongrim village of RiBhoi district, Meghalaya, on October 4. Prof Wo l f g a n g C A m a n n (Academic Programme Director, HEC, Paris at Doha (Qatar) was the chief guest at the launch

“We had promised people during the poll campaign that we will free Kaziranga and satra lands from encroachers. Removing encroachers from near Kaziranga became a priority because the previous Congress government was sitting on a High Court order for several months.

Similarly, there are court orders to remove encroachers from land belonging to the Vaishnavite satras,” said Sonowal, who had come

here to take part in the 568th birth anniversary celebration of Srimanta Sankaradeva, a 16th century saint-reformer, at Bardowa Satra, about 125 km from Guwahati.

Dismissing the Opposition’s allegations that the government was evicting only Muslims, he said, “It’s not true. In case of both Kaziranga and the satra land, we have gone strictly

by High Court orders which do not discriminate between people.”

Children's science congress begins in Dibrugarh University ET Bureau Dibrugarh, 13 Oct: 24th state-level National Children's Science Congress began today at Dibrugarh University from Thursday. The fourday programme, held under the National Council for Science and Technology Communication, is being organized by the Assam Science Technology and Environment Council, Guwahati.

Started in 1993, National Council for Science and Technology Communication is a nationwide science communication programme for children in the age group of 10 to 17.

The aim of the programme is to build scientific temperament among kids and motivate them to explore creativity and innovativeness in the field of basic research.

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Gogoi warns against China threat to river ET Bureau Guwahati, Oct. 13: Former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi today urged both the Centre and the state government to be serious about the threat posed to the Brahmaputra by China's move to construct a dam on the Tsangpo (as the river is known in that country) and called for the constitution of an expert committee to suggest measures to protect the river.

"The Centre and the state government need to be serious on the issue as any action by China on the river will adversely affect its flow during the dry season, hamper navigation, cause shortage of drinking water besides hitting the state's economy and people's lives hard," Gogoi told reporters.

"River researchers of our country have thrown light on the adverse affects that any such move by China may cause to the Brahmaputra. I request the state government to immediately constitute an expert committee to take up the issue," he said.

Gogoi said any harm caused to the river will be detrimental to the jati (people) and mati (land), the protection of which the present dispensation in the state has been advocating since it took charge in May this

year.

"The Brahmaputra is Assam's lifeline, deeply linked as it is to our art, culture and economy. Despite China's assurances (that the river's flow will not be affected if a dam is constructed) we are not convinced. So I request the Centre to raise the issue when the Chinese premier comes to India to attend the Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit this weekend," Gogoi said.

He also urged the state government to immediately revoke its decision to scrap the two districts of South Kamrup and East Kamrup as there was no "justification" in the move.

"Lack of infrastructure cannot be a ground for the government to scrap the two districts. This has led to tension and unrest among the residents of the two districts and an agitation is looming," Gogoi said, citing the instances of Majuli, which was recently made a district, the BTAD (Bodoland Territorial Areas District) and the Assam Secretariat, which was built after acquiring land on which tea warehouses existed.

Gogoi also said the Centre and the state were insensitive to the Citizenship Act and there was no consensus

with other parties before the Centre tabled the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 in the Lok Sabha earlier this year.

The bill seeks to make persecuted minorities of Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan eligible for Indian citizenship.

"The government needs to understand the sentiments of the people and protect Assam's interests," Gogoi said.

He alleged that despite the state government (then led by him) submitting a Rs 1,350-crore proposal to the Centre in August 2014 for establishment of skill development centres in 219 development blocks of Assam under the multi-disciplinary skill development programme, nothing had materialised.

"Instead, the scheme has a different name now. But what matters are the results.

Over the past three to four months, we have not seen much progress regarding job creation," Gogoi said.

He also urged the state government to devise a uniform policy to check encroachment, speed up the NRC (National Register of Citizens) update process and expedite road construction/ repair during the dry season. (With Inputs from agencies)

Golden Jubilee of St. Mary’s High School, North Lakhimpur sets for Mega celebration on Oct 13, 14 and 15 A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Oct 13: St. Mary’s High School, North Lakhimpur, a premier English medium educational institute of Assam has completed 50 years.

This institution was set up by the MSMHC (Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians) on 8th March 1966. Since then this institution has been imparting quality education for all the round development of a child.

The motto of the school is to educate person with character and competence to build a civilization of love.

The Golden Jubilee celebration was inaugurated on 22nd Sept 2016 by the Bishop of Tezpur Diocese RT. Rev. Michael Akasius Toppo along with Mother General Rev. Sister Philomena Mathew and provincial Rev. Sister Anita George.

A holy mass was conducted which was followed by cultural programme and a fellowship meal organised by the alumni of the school.

The concluding ceremony of the Golden Jubilee will

be held on 13th, 14th and 15th Oct 2016 at the school premises with the participation of maximum alumni, ex-teachers and invitees.

Following are the details of the celebratory proceedings: On 13th Oct, the programme will start with the flag hoisting ceremony in which fifty numbers of school flag will be hoisted by prominent intellectuals of North Lakhimpur. A floral tribute to the deaths will be organised which will be followed by the inauguration of Science exhibition and the inauguration of the Golden Jubilee Souvenir.

In the afternoon session there will be a cultural programme organised by present and past pupils followed by an EDM night.

On 14th Oct, a mega cultural procession will be taken out from Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School playground to St. Mary’s High School in which all the present and past pupils of the school will participate.

This will be followed by an

Alumni meet, felicitation of ex-teachers, HSLC state level rank holders of the school and then Fashion show followed by a musical extravaganza by the Alumnis. On 15th of Oct there will be an Open session with distinguished invitees which will be followed by a Cultural programme by an invited artist. This Golden Jubilee celebration of the School is organised by the Alumni in association with School Management.

Various other welfare programme like distribution of fruits among children in the children ward of the North Lakhimpur Civil Hospital, cleanliness drive in the ward, distribution of dustbins, plantation programme, inter-school quiz competition etc are also organised in co-ordination with other programmes.

According to the present Headmistress Sister Sophy Varghese, the excessive zeal, enthusiasm and the cooperation shown by the Alumni has made it possible to celebrate the Jubilee in a grand way.

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, world's longest-reigning monarch, dies at 88 Bangkok, Oct 13 (Reuters): Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was the world's longest-reigning monarch, died in hospital on Thursday, the palace said in an announcement.

The palace did not give a reason for his death. He was 88 years old.

“His Majesty has passed away at Siriraj Hospital peacefully,” the palace said, adding he died at 15:52 (0852 GMT).

His son and heir apparent, the 63-year old Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, is expected to become Thailand's new king.

King Bhumibol is credited with restoring the influence of Thailand's royalty during

70 years on the throne and earning the devotion of many of his subjects.

For the majority of the country's 68 million people, the king was a pillar of stability in rapidly changing times -- Thailand embraced industrialisation during his reign but also saw its parliamentary democracy punctuated by 10 military coups, the most recent in May 2014.

King Bhumibol, who ascended the throne on June 9, 1946, was seen as a force for unity, and there have long been concerns that the political tensions that have riven Thailand over the past decade could worsen after his death.

That may be less likely under the regime of the leader

of the most recent coup, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. The former general has held a tight grip on power since toppling the remnants of Thailand's last democratic government in 2014.

Thailand has been divided for years between the royalist establishment and the red-shirted supporters of exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a 2006 coup.

father, Prince Mahidol, was studying medicine, King Bhumibol spent much of his early life abroad, first in the United States and then in Switzerland.

The saxophone-playing King Bhumibol was a celebrity visitor to foreign capitals in the early years of his reign with Queen Sirikit, a distant cousin whom he married in 1950 shortly before his coronation.

Thaksin, a telecommunications billionaire now in selfexile, built up a powerful patronage network that competed for power and opportunity with Thailand's old-money order.

Over the years, he was groomed as a national figurehead through civic and ceremonial duties. He undertook a stint in the Buddhist monkhood and developed a keen interest in the environment and rural development.

Born in 1927 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where his

Though officially above politics, he first started to

speak out on political issues in the 1960s against the backdrop of a creeping communist insurgency.

In 1973, he intervened personally after bloodshed in Bangkok when students demonstrated against military rule. He nominated a new prime minister, defusing the political tension.

Although backing the students then, as a social conservative King Bhumibol was worried about the threat to public order inherent in any people's movement, and three years later he intervened on the side of the military after another bloody putsch.

The king's image as a political truce-maker peaked after bloody clashes in 1992 between pro-democracy

protesters and the army. He summoned the protagonists, a former general leading the protests and an army-chief-turned-prime minister, and with the two prostrate before him, ordered them to desist.

His intervention led to the subsequent collapse of military rule.

Often referred to as “Por”, the Thai word for father, many Thais looked to him for moral guidance and saw him as a neutral arbiter during their nation's darkest hours.

The king retreated from active political intervention after the events of 1992 in favour of influence wielded through a network of ageing generals, judges and bureaucrats on his Privy

Council of advisers who helped oversee what some academics view as a “managed democracy”, in which the military remained prominent.

The army avoided direct intervention in politics from 1992 until the 2006 coup against Thaksin, a populist telecoms billionaire the military said was corrupt and disloyal to the monarch.

Despite the monarchy's wealth, King Bhumibol was the keen proponent of a “sufficiency economy” philosophy - known in Thai as a “just-enough economy”, or the idea of moderation and self-reliance, which drew on Buddhist teachings.

The king was seen as semidivine by many ordinary

Thais, an image bolstered

by Thailand's education and legal systems.

Thailand has lese-majeste laws that impose long prison terms for insulting the monarchy. The laws have been enforced harshly as the establishment sought to control new, less deferential political forces and as dissent has found avenues of expression through social media.

Prayuth is a staunch royalist and under his government there has been a surge in prosecutions and tougher sentences for lese-majeste.

King Bhumibol himself said in a 2005 speech that he was open to criticism and those jailed for offending him should be released, but that did not stem the rising number of cases in the troubled years since.

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Daylight robbery in Itanagar, Rs 7.87 Lakhs looted A Staff Reporter Itanagar, Oct 13 : In yet another

daylight robbery here in the heart of the state capital, Itanagar, two unidentified persons looted Rs 7, 87, 500 from the ‘Delhivery Courier Service, located at Bank Tinali at about 7:30 AM today.

This is the second such loot incident here in the state capital within a span of just two weeks with the earlier one being the looting of the Apex Bank at Chimpu on September 29 last.

Meanwhile, informing on today’s early morning loot incident, the Itanagar Police Station Officer In-Charge, L Kamcham revealed that two persons wearing helmets to conceal their identity had entered the Delhivery Courier Service office at Bank Tinali and looted the above mentioned amount after holding the Manager and the Chowkidhar at gun-point. The unindentified robbers then fled the scene on a Bajaj Pulsar bike, he added.

Informing further on this, the Manager of the courier service and also the victim in the case, Perge Taso revealed that the amount looted was the money received from the customers as part of the ‘cashon-delivery’ service and the same was stashed in the office locker room due to the closure of banks on account of the Puja Holidays.

Divulging thereafter, on the events leading up to the looting of the amount, Taso informed that he along with the chowkidar of the office, Boni Sala had entered the office at their usual time of 7:30 AM. “Soon after, two persons with helmets still on came from behind us and held us at gun point, all the while beating the chowkidhar and forcing him to open the locker where the money was stashed,” informed Taso.

The police has meanwhile, registered a case of robbery and the hunt is still on to nab the culprits.

Education officers call on to Adviser to CM, Tayeng assures help Staff Reporter PASIGHAT, Oct 13: Education Officers of Mebo SubDivision led by DDSE, Pasighat, Jongge Yirang called on to local MLA cum Adviser to Chief Minister, Lombo Tayeng at his residence at Motum Village today to discuss about various developmental issues related to education.

The visiting officers apprised Tayeng regarding the need of games and sports activities for Upper Pry. School level which is an important input to divert the energy of the growing children in the right direction. The present system of education is concentrated only at classroom activities and does not cover the concept of developing the three domains i.e. cognitive domain, effective domain and psychomotor development of the growing children, said DDSE Jongge Yirang.

Adviser to CM was also informed that along with scholastic area, developing of the co-scholastic area is equally important, for which re-introduction of kitchen garden have

already been taken up by the schools of East Siang District, which will enhance the behavioural development of the children as well as requirement of organic seasonal vegetables for mid-day-meal. The introduction of games and sports activities will not only divert the young mind from drug abuse and other addictions, it will also catalyze for developing self confidence and competitiveness among the students. However due lack of resources, the department is not in a position to carry out the activities.

After a patient hearing and thorough interaction, Tayeng agreed to sponsor the games and sports activities at UPS level. He also lauded the education officers for their effort to create positive atmosphere for harmonious development of the young children which will provide a right platform for moulding the young mind. He also directed to make it an annual event by constituting a Block Level Committee while charting out the modalities and submits the same by 20th October next, informed that sources.

Arunachal to host Northeastern inter-state football tournament, Dr T.Ao memorial Football Championship Contd. from Page 1 Also, divulging on the composition of the host team, the organizing chairman of the tournament Likha Tapu informed that Arunachal football team will be led by Gangte Chapi as a captain and Techi Takar as vice-captain.

The duo will lead a contingent of 18 other players which includes five members from the state police, he added.

Meanwhile, highlighting that the state is comparatively a new starter in the field of football and that the tournament is of great importance where the brilliant talents from the state will have the best of opportunity to shine further, Sanjay appealed on the general masses and the football fans in particular to desist from creating nuisance during the whole span of the tournament.

Earlier in the day, the APFA president Sanjay and his general secretary Kipa Ajay

had accompanied Nyamar Karbak, Parliamentary Secretary, Sports & Youth Affairs, Dani Salu, Secretary (SYA), Tadar Appa, Director, Sports, and Mala Lingi, Deputy Director Sports for one final inspection before the start of the tournament and found it to be satisfactory.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Northeastern inter-state football tournament-Dr T Ao Memorial Football Championship is an annual event recognised by All India Football Federation and organised since 2009 in honour of the legendary football player from Northeast in general and Nagaland in particular, Dr Talimeran Ao. Some of his better known achievements in the field of football include that of being the first Captain of the Independent India’s national football team in 1948 Olympic and also being the captain of prominent Indian football club, Mohun Bagan.

“Commitment of Rs 25,000 crores by Modi, reason for defection to PPA” Contd. from Page 1 But it is not fair to leave the Congress when it is not in power at the Centre.”

Assuring the Pema Khandu government of his cooperation in development initiatives, Tuki reminded it of the numerous visits by union ministers to the state. “One has to keep in mind that these visits have not yielded any fiscal benefit for Arunachal Pradesh.”

Tuki said he was being approached to join the PPA but his conscience “will not make me betray the Congress”.

The BJP, he said, would never conquer his integrity

despite succeeding in luring away all his MLAs and dislodging the Congress government. “I beat them in the 2014 assembly polls. Later, during the height of dissidence against me, they lost the battle against me in the Supreme Court. I will beat them in the next elections.”

Tuki joined the Congress in 1979 and became the president of the Arunachal Pradesh unit of NSUI seven years later. In 1988, he became the Pradesh Youth Congress president.

He lost his first assembly election in 1990 by 47 votes but never lost after winning his first assembly seat in 1995. He won unopposed twice in 2004 and 2014.

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Chief Minster calls on the Governor Kena briefed about their concerned department and their plan of action.

ET Bureau Itanagar, Oct 13 : The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu called on the Governor V. Shanmuganathan at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on 13th October 2016. They discussed on developmental issues. The Chief Minister briefed the Governor on his recent tour to National Capital and his meetings with the Union Ministers.

The Governor also met the State Cabinet at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar. He said that he want to cement better relationship between the Governor and State Government, insisted on regular meetings and exchange of ideas. He advised the Cabinet to ensure that all

the developmental programmes and projects are implemented in time expeditiously. He exhorted them to give special focus on people-oriented programmes of Govern-

ment of India, such as Skill India and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Minister for Rural Development Tanga

Bhalukpong gets a new Cremation ground

A Staff Reporter Bhalukpong,13 OCT: A newly constructed cremation ground at Bhalukpong was today dedicated to the public by PHE & WS Parliamentary Secretary Kumsi Sidisaw recently.

administration to have records of dead bodies cremated in the assigned location, with the information provided to the local police station.

The parliamentary secretary also announced to keep a Sidisaw, emphasized on the watchman cum attendant requirement of a proper cre- with a monthly remuneramation ground as it was a tion. proper and hygienic way, instead of burning dead bod- He further also requested ies near Kameng River or the DFO to arrange for avroadsides of tourist destina- enue plantation in the area tions. He also requested not immediately. to throw the ashes into the river and dispose it properly The cremation ground has as such unplanned practices been constructed in an area set a bad precedence. of 600 sq mtrs with RCC boundary wall and proviHe also directed the local sion of parking, drainage

Rani village worries over Tolon River, Jamoh visit the village Contd. from Page 1

The villagers headed by Sille-Oyan Anchal Block, ZPM, Tajing Taki, Gaon Buras, All Rani Students’ Union and senior citizen of the village submitted a two point memorandum to the local MLA which included early construction of a flood control measures along the course of Tolon River toward the village and construction of drainage system in the village. Taki, a resident of Rani Village along with Gaon Burah T. Tamuk and Tanon Tatak, Secretary Finance, ABK (apex) narrated and recalled the history of Rani Village which has been a known rice producing village in the district since 1974-75. Now, total of 127 WRC fields of various households have been damaged by the Tolon River due to which 20% of the village populace are left without any field leaving many to misery, added the trio. They also said that, if the Tolon River is not controlled other downstream villages like Bamin, Tode and Remi will also get affected worstly.

While appealing the villagers and stretching upon the need of electing an MLA for at least two-three consecutive times for bringing better development in the area, Tanon Tatak said that, former MLAs Omak Apang and Dr. Tangor

Tapak had also tried bringing a big project to control the menace coming out of Tolon River, but due to random change of MLAs in every election the pursuance of the project left halfway and never got materialized. “Hence, we need to re-elect the same MLA next tenure too so that important projects get materialized”, added Tatak.

While responding to the memorandum of the villagers, local MLA cum Parliamentary Secretary, Er. Tatung Jamoh said that, he will take up the matter with the state’s Chief Minister, Pema Khandu shortly so that a proper plan to control the river from further silting could be initiated. However, he assured the villagers of the CC drainage by this financial year. Jamoh also urged for timely conduction of Gram and Anchal Sabha meeting setting aside party based egos and submits their developmental proposals to him for onward submission and bringing various developmental schemes.

Jamoh was accompanied by his wife Okyam Jamoh, ADC, Ruksin, T. Pada, EAC, O. Lego, DAO, Y. Jamoh Lego, AE WRD Oyin Tamuk, AE PWD Binam Mesar, ADO Miram Perme, ADO Nonang etc.

system and dustbin, water storage system etc at an estimated construction cost of Rs 10 lakhs contributed through the MLAD Fund of Sidisaw.

The land has been donated

by Aka Hrusso Elite Society, while the construction was undertaken by Gorkha Welfare Society.

Among others, Bhalukpong EAC T Riba, CO K Rakhi, DFO Khelong divison V K Jawal, DDSE Bomdila D W Karma, AS Chairperson Rajen Jebisow, ASMs, youth leaders, executive members of Aka Hrusso Elite Society and Gorkha Welfare Society were also present on the occasion.

Byaling, Minister for Urban Development Nabam Rebia, Minister for Industries Tapang Taloh, Minister for Home Kumar Waii, and Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jomde

Earlier on the day, the Governor, who arrived in the morning by Inter City Express Train from Guwahati met some eminent intellectuals of the State at Raj Bhavan. State Chief Information Commissioner Dr. Joram Begi, renowned writer of the State Dr. Y.D. Thongchi, Padma Shree Awardee and renowned writer Ms Mamang Dai and Vice Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University, Dr. Tamo Mibang were present in the meeting amongst others.

The Governor also interacted with the officials of Raj Bhavan on the day.

GWS flags off Nyirmen Ponu ET Bureau Aalo, Oct 13 : The popular Galo Ponu, Ajena Itolake led by four trucks of Ponu troupes was flagged off by Dr Marbom Basar, president Galo Welfare Society, Aalo Unit amid cheer and applause at Gumin Kiin today.

for October 14 and 15.

The troops will play along all streets of Aalo town with traditional Ponu to welcome the Nyirmen festival. Ponu troupes from different areas have gathered for the main cultural extravaganza scheduled

APWWS Aalo unit secretary Hoksum Ori inaugurated the match.

Earlier, in the final matches of the volleyball tournament, organized by Donyi Polo Trust Committee as part of the celebration, was played between Gaur Hill and Hissam team.

The Nyirmen Festival is being spearheaded

by Donyi Polo Trust Committee, with the support of Galo Ane.

CM conveys greetings to Sajolong Community for their festival, Chindang ET Bureau Itanagar, Oct 13: Chief Minister Pema Khandu has conveyed greetings and best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Chindang festival to the people.

Joining people of the Sajolang community, basically residing in West Kameng district of the state, on the joyous festival of harvest, the Chief Minister expressed optimism that the celebration would appease the evil spirits to refrain from causing harm to the crops and the people, which in fact is the basic objective of the festival.

“As we make offerings to the mountains, rivers, Sun and Moon and seek their blessings, let us all pray for the well-being of humankind and a good harvest.

Let us also offer prayers to resist the evil spirits from entering the villages and cause harm to the people and domestic animals,” the Chief Minister said in a message this evening.

He pointed that each and every festival of the state, which is as distinctive as the communities, has the same objective of peace, prosperity and wellbeing of all sentient beings.

“Let’s celebrate our festivals with traditional gaiety and work for a peaceful and prosperous Arunachal,” the Chief Minister added.

East Kameng Veteran Football Championship to begin from 29 Oct A Staff Reporter Seppa, Oct 13 : The second East Kameng Veteran Football Championship will begin from October 29 to November 5 at general ground, Seppa.

Being organized by the East Kameng Football

Association (EKFA), the tournament is expected to see the participation of as many as 10 teams, including the Itanagarbased Arunachal United Football Club from Itanagar and the last year’s winner Engineer XI. The teams will vie for

the trophy which carries a cash prize of Rs 50,000 and 30,000 respectively for the winner and runners up.

Also, the best goalkeeper, best player of the tournament and the highest scorer will win Rs 5,000 each.

Govt announces to release 2nd Instalment of the FFC grant to PRIs immediately Contd. from Page 1 Addressing members of the Zilla Parishads, Anchal Samitis and Gram Panchayats from across the state at IG Park here today during the inaugural function of the State Level Sensitization Workshop on FFC grants for PRIs, Khandu assured that the state government will not keep pending the release of all centrally sponsored schemes and the FFC grant is one of them.

He, however, reminded that subsequent release of funds from the central government depends upon timely submission of utilization certificates to the state government by the PRIs for further submission to the central government.

Hailing the FFC for recommending direct transfer of funds to the Gram Panchayats, Khandu said it has started a new era of development at the panchayat level demanding more participation, more transparency and more accountability.

For the year 2016-17, the state is entitled to access the basic grants of Rs 122.58 crore followed by Rs 141.62 crores, Rs 163.83 crores and Rs 221.38 crores in the next three years from 2017 to 2020. Total of Rs 737.93 crores is earmarked for the entire five year period of FFC for devolution to PRIs for development of various assets in gram panchayat levels.

The Chief Minister informed that besides the basic grants the state is entitled to receive Rs 81.99 crores as performance grants for 4 years starting from 2016 to 2020 subject to fulfilment of two major conditions.

The said two conditions are that the gram panchayats should submit audited accounts relating to years not earlier than two years preceding the year in which the performance grant is claimed and also show an increase in their own revenues over the preceding years.

Emphasizing on participatory planning process as envisaged in the “My Village My Development Plan”, Khandu said that though the FFC fund will be directly transferred to gram panchayats, the gram panchayat development plan has to be approved through the other two tiers of anchal samiti and zilla parishad.

“It is necessary to ensure coordination and consensus in prioritizing projects for the annual plan as well as the five years perspective plan to ensure all three tiers of panchayat bodies are covered under the FFC grants,” hesuggested.

Khandu, who has been reiterating on ‘Team Arunachal’ from day one, pointed that without active membership of the panchayati raj leaders the Team Arunachal will remain incomplete.

“Today, as the government and the PRI leaders join hands, Team Arunachal is complete,” he said underscoring that development should begin from the villages.

Highlighting his recent visit to the national capital along with Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, cabinet colleagues and top bureaucrats of the state, Khandu informed that the central government, particularly Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is very much concerned with development of Arunachal Pradesh on all fronts.

On his meet with Modi, Khandu said the PMO had immediately instructed all the

union ministries to seriously take up the issues submitted by the state in the shape of a memorandum and give full assistance to the state government to meet its aspirations.

The Prime Minister, Khandu informed, has entrusted DoNER Minister Jitendra Singh to follow up the requests made by the state government with the various ministries. He further informed that the Niti Aayog CEO has also been asked to see what can be done for the state.

“Development doesn’t happen overnight. Give the state government time and with your support and cooperation, we can change the face of Arunachal Pradesh in the coming years,” Khandu said.

To a big round of applause, the Chief Minister informed that as a result of his recent meeting with Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, the Standing Committee on Finance has approved the proposal for four-lanning of the highway from Banderdewa to Itanagar.

Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein, who also holds the Finance portfolio, reiterated the CM’s announcement to release the remaining fund to PRIs under the FFC grant. He too stressed on timely submission of UCs citing that due to nonsubmission of UCs, Centrally Sponsored Schemes face hurdles due to non-release of subsequent instalments by the Center.

He informed that under 14th Finance Commission Grant for the planned period from 2015 to 2020, the state will receive, besides the Rs 737.93 crores basic grant for Rural Local Body (RLB), Rs195.22 crore as basic grant for Urban Local Body (ULB) with Performance Grants of Rs 48.81 crore.

Mein urged the Panchayat

Members to developed work culture and to use the fund meticulously adhering to FFC guidelines and parameters and avail the additional performance grants. He also asked them to work in coordination with the state govt and public and to maintain transparency in execution of works to avoid misunderstanding.

While citing that Rural Development Schemes are basically meant for poverty alleviation, the DCM called upon the panchayat leaders to come up with innovative planning from all the three tiers.

Responding to the demand for creation of separate engineer wing for Panchayat and Rural Development Department, Mein asserted that no separate wings of engineer shall be created rather the state govt has planned to discontinue the engineer wings of other departments too. He cited ‘lack of coordination’ and ‘confusion’ in execution of works leading to delay and sometimes complete failure of the project.

Panchayati Raj and RD Minister Tanga Byaling and his Parliamentary Secretary Mama Natung also spoke on the occasion besides the Chief Secretary and Commissioners.

Also present during the inaugural ceremony were Speaker T N Thongdok, Deputy Speaker Alo Libang, UD Minister NabamRebia, PHE Minister TakamPario, Parliamentary Secretaries TapukTaku and Zignu Namchoom and Kanubari Legislator Gabriel D Wangsu.

During the ceremony best performing anchal and gram panchayats of each district were felicitated and a CD on ‘My Village My Development’ implemented by SIRD in East Siang was released.

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Miners in dilemma over Prestone lauds Dkhar for joining UDP transportation of coal Shillong, Oct 13: Stalemate continues over the transportation of coal even after the Supreme Court allowed the export of extracted coal from October 1. The coal miners and dealers have not started paying royalty since October 1 prior to transporting the extracted coal since they are in a dilemma over the ruling of the Supreme Court related to the ownership of the coal. A coal dealer told media that though the September 21 ruling of the Apex Court had allowed transportation of extracted coal from October 1 till May 31 next year, the portion of the ruling which said that miners will have to refund the amount with interest if it is proved that the extracted coal belongs to the state government is confusing. "How can we start transporting the extracted coal since we will be the losers if the Supreme Court decides in favour of the State government?" the miner said. The coal miners and dealers' forum is planning to file a petition before the Supreme Court to modify its ruling.

Moreover, they will also meet the State government to explain the difficulties being faced by them in transporting the extracted coal. The basis for the observation of the Supreme Court is that earlier on May

Coal miners and dealers have not started paying royalty.

15 this year, the NGT bench headed by Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar had ruled that the entire coal will vest with the State government and that no extracted coal would be allowed to be transported from Meghalaya after May 15 when the State government would take it over and would be free to sell or auction it. However, the Apex Court after hearing the petitioner - Hima Nongstoin Land Owners' Association which challenged the NGT order to vest the extracted coal with the State government - had observed that the miners will have to keep the accounts "and if, ultimately, it is held that the coal belongs to the State, they will refund the amount with interest. The quantum of interest shall

be determined at the time of final hearing." The Supreme Court also said as per the findings of NGT, the coal is vested with the State on the grounds that it is illegally extracted, but the matter will be decided during the final hearing.

Earlier on October 5, to claim the ownership, the State Coordination Committee of Coal Owners, Miners and Dealers Forum had brought to the notice of NGT the notification issued by the union ministry of finance on June 24, 2010, that coal is mined under the traditional and customary rights vested on the local tribes and that the mines operated by the tribes were not subjected to the provisions of the law that regulates the operation of coal mines.

(Agencies)

Dengue cases may rise; govt takes up preventive measures

UVBDS Dimapur carrying out technical malathion fogging.

Dimapur, Oct 13: Close on the heels of the report carried out by Nagaland Post on Wednesday, that a dozen dengue cases were reported in Dimapur, the Urban Vector Borne Disease Scheme under National Vector Borne Disease Control Scheme(NVBCS) has advised public to be cautious of the symptoms of dengue as there was a tendency for the number of cases to increase after the festive season.

Following the outbreak, the state government through the Urban Vector Borne Disease Scheme (NVBDCS) under CMO office Dimapur has informed that routine exercises were being carried out to control the epidemics like dengue, malaria, Japanese encephalitis, chikungunya etc. by spraying larvicidal insecticides (Temephos 50%) and technical malathion fogging in water-logged areas of Dimapur. In a press note, Asst. Director, Urban Vector Borne Disease Scheme Dimapur, Kikolul Khieya also requested public and urban colony councils to extend their co-operation to UVBDS staff.

LARVA EATING FISH Further, Khieya has also informed the public to collect free larvivorous fish (Guppy Fish) from the departmental hatchery (CMO Office) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Larvivorous fish, Poecilia reticulata (common name: guppy), have been widely used is several countries including India. The larvivorous fish is introduced into water bodies to check the breeding of larvae in stagnant water.

These fishes eat the mosquito larvae.

The fish measures between 8 mm (at birth) to 50 mm (adult) and is capable of consuming larvae nearly 40 times to its weight (100 to 300 mosquito larvae a day).

The cost of introducing larvivorous fish is relatively low compared to the cost of fogging machines and spraying larvicide oil in drains. The option is ecofriendly too compared to other methods. According to a district malaria official, the growth of mosquitoes can be effectively tackled by using larvivorous fish.

In other cities, metropolitan councils and health authorities undertake vigorous inspections of all localities to enforce rules against collection or storage of stagnant water in drains or empty bins. The authorities impose fines on colonies for breeding mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti ).

Meanwhile, National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) directorate of Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory.

Signs & symptoms Sudden onset of high fever.

Severe headache.

Pain behind the eyes which worsens with eye movement.

Muscle & joint pains.

Loss of sense of taste & appetite.

Measles like rash over the chest & upper limbs.

Breeding places Aedes mosquito breed in any type of manmade containers or water storage containers even having small quality of water like desert coolers, water

storage containers, tyres, overhead tanks, drums, jar, buckets, flower vases, plant saucers, tanks, bottles, tin, roof gutters, refrigerator drip pans, cement blocks, cemetery urns, bamboo stumps, tree holes and many more places where rain water collects or is stored.

Eggs of mosquito can live without water for more than 1year.

Preventive & control measures All water storage containers should be covered.

Remove/ destroy all disposable, unused materials lying in and around the house, like old tyres, broken pots, crockery etc.

Dry all water storage utensils, water coolers, flower vases, water vessels for birds and animals, fridge trays at least once a week before re-filling.

Fill up the ditches and other unwanted water collection sites around the houses.

Put insecticides, petrol, k. oil, in coolers, containers etc once a week, which cannot be emptied or cleaned.

Introduce Larvivorous fish in stagnant water bodies, contact Asstt. Director UMS Dimapur.

Personal protection measures Wear clothes that covers the whole body in day time.

Use appropriate wire mesh in doors and windows of the house.

Ensure that at least pregnant women and children sleep under mosquito net during day time, preferably insecticide treated bed nets.

Insecticide treated mosquito nets are more effective as they kill mosquitoes as well as other bugs and insects.

Use mosquito repellent lotion, creams like goodknight, odomos etc.

For any suspected cases, public have been asked to contact the nearest health unit or district program officer (NVBDCP) of the district for collection and transportation of sample for testing, as facility for testing is available at District Hospital, Dimapur. (Agencies)

Shillong, Oct 13: After former Congress minister from Pynursla K.K Dkhar joined the UDP, sitting legislator and cabinet minister Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday said people like Dkhar becoming active in politics to work for the people was a welcome move. Dkhar joined the UDP at Pynursla on October 10 in the presence of party president Donkupar Roy and others.

Dkhar had in January 2015 resigned from the Congress after he was served with a show cause notice by the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee in August 2013 based on a complaint that he was working against the official candidate of the party (Tynsong) ahead of the 2018 Assembly

polls. Dkhar, who had served as MPCC vice president, had targeted Tynsong for lodging a complaint against him.

Prior to the delimitation, Dkhar who was with the Congress for as many as 26 years had contested and won two times from Nongskhen constituency.

However, in the 2013 polls, Dkhar who was denied a Congress ticket chose not to contest the Pynursla seat. In his response to Dkhar joining UDP, Tynsong said, "It is good that he is active in though there were strong opponents, he did not speak ill against his contenders during the campaign, but instead asked the people without any pressure to use their wisdom to choose their rep-

Criminals take advantage of Indo-Bangla border fencing

A file photo for representation purpose.

Tura, Oct 13: The IndoBangla Border Grievances Committee (IBBGC) has submitted a memorandum to Tura MP Conrad K Sangma urging him to look into the grievances being faced by border residents and to take up the same with the Union government. In their memo to Sangma which was submitted earlier on October 7, the committee raised concern over the worsening situation in the border areas due to the rise in crimes like dacoity, terrorism and other antisocial activities. According to the committee, the border fencing instead of providing security has made it unsafe for local residents while at the same time giving added advantage to anti-social elements to commit crimes. "We have to live in fear at all times as there is no security for those residing outside the fencing. In view of the deteriorating situation the BSF also keeps the main gate under lock and key which has posed difficulties especially for school going children and those in need of emergency medical attention," the committee stated. Apart from security concerns the committee claimed that people residing outside the fencing TURA: The Indo-

Bangla Border Grievances Committee (IBBGC) has submitted a memorandum to Tura MP Conrad K Sangma urging him to look into the grievances being faced by border residents and to take up the same with the Union government. In their memo to Sangma which was submitted earlier on October 7, the committee raised concern over the worsening situation in the border areas due to the rise in crimes like dacoity, terrorism and other antisocial activities.

According to the committee, the border fencing instead of providing security has made it unsafe for local residents while at the same time giving added advantage to anti-social elements to commit crimes. "We have to live in fear at all times as there is no security for those residing outside the fencing. In view of the deteriorating situation the BSF also keeps the main gate under lock and key which has posed difficulties especially for school going children and those in need of emergency medical attention," the committee stated. Apart from security concerns the committee claimed that people residing outside the fencing. (Agencies)

resentative. Earlier on October 10, the UD Pynursla circle in its annual general meeting welcomed Dkhar to the party and elected Banalari Khongwar as president and Tarny Khonglam as secretary of the circle. It was the newly elected circle president Banalari who welcomed Dkhar to the party fold.

Banalari came second when she contested the last 2013 Assembly polls against Tynsong from Pynursla. Dkhar, while assuring to strengthen the party, expressed his dismay over Congress rule and urged the gathering to bring the UDP to power.

UDP president Donkupar Roy, while welcoming Dkhar, said that this is a clear indication of things to come. However, he ap-

pealed to all the functionaries that as time is approaching for Assembly election, there is a need to mobilize the party at the grassroots level so that the party secures the seat which will add to the tally that will bring a people friendly government in 2018. Roy expressed confidence that with hard work, the UDP will be able to lead the next government. However, Tynsong told reporters on Wednesday that prior to the Assembly polls in 2013, both Roy and Bindo Lanong had predicted that the UDP will form the next government, but in vain. Though UDP has not officially announced Dkhar's candidature, he is the potential nominee of the party to take on Tynsong in the 2018 Assembly polls.

Positive mental health & emotion leads to productive life: T. Sekhose Kohima, Oct 13: All Nagaland Counsellors Association (ANCA) observed its 3rd anniversary at Christ King School Kohima with additional director SCERT Nagaland T. Sekhose as the guest of honour on Wednesday.

Sekhose in his address to the host of counsellors and hundreds of students said the need of counsellor in schools was a serious matter to be pondered upon with the fast changing world. He said SCERT was prepared to depute 2 counsellors in every school for the benefit of school children if the government agreed to the proposal. Stressing the importance of counselling for needy persons, Sekhose said the positive mental health and right emotion would lead to productive life of a person.

He reminded that counsellor was needed as the present society especially students undergo various pressure and influence. He also reminded the students that God was the greatest counsellors and urged them to make God the centre of life to solve all source of problems in life.

While congratulating the counsellor association for their noble job and contribution to the society he also advised them to be careful as their job was

T. Sekhose addressing the gathering also seen Rev. Fr. Linus and Dr. Zavise sensitive. He appealed them to work together and encouraged to conduct such programme in other schools also.

President ANCA Dr. Zavise Rume in his address said the primary objective of the association was to provide a platform as a voluntary professional organization for professional counsellors working in Nagaland. Rume said ANCA provided for healthy interaction and encouraged one another to provide counselling service, to explore and share resources among the counsellors, to uphold the profession and safeguard the interest of the counselling work in Nagaland, to promote and practice professional code of ethics for counsellors and to provide quality professional counselling service to the

(Members of Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya) (Amendment) Act, 2015, which seeks to end holding of dual posts by the MLAs, last year. The six vacant constituencies under KHADC include Nongkrem, LabanMawprem, NongspungSohiong, MairangNongkhlaw, PariongMawthadraishan and Rambrai-Jyrngam Constituencies. The single vacant seat in the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) is WarEast constituency. As per the calendar fixed by the State government, the publication of draft electoral rolls has been fixed for October 10 and the election will be held on December 13. Counting is scheduled for December 16. (Agencies)

people of Nagaland specially the students, adolescents and the youth.

Other speakers included Ikali Chophy, Nouzhieino Peseyie, Amenla Mollier, Sr. Dominica and Sr. Mary Alex.

The programme was chaired by Dr. Zavise Rume, invocation prayer said by Rev. Fr. Linus SDB principal Christ King School Kohima, welcome delivered by Fr. Dr. Peter Salew SDB parish priest CKP, special song was presented by students of CKS while vote of thanks was proposed by Rev. Fr. C. Joseph president elect.

Fr. Dr. Peter Salew led the installation of newly elected office bearers.

The new team would be led by Fr. C. Joseph as president, Ikali Chophy as the general secretary.

(Agencies)

Gov calls for reducing disaster risks, losses

Rs 2.15 cr estimate for council by-election Shillong, Oct 13: The State government has proposed a total estimate of Rs 2.15 crore for holding the byeelections to the six vacant seats of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and one in the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC). District Council Affairs Minister Prestone Tynsong, however, informed that decision was yet to be taken on whether the money required for the byelection would be borne by the KHADC or the State government. The bye-election was necessitated after seven MLAs resigned from the post of MDCs of the KHADC and JHADC following the passing of the Prevention of Disqualification

Sohra legislator Titosstarwell Chyne who is also the East Khasi Hills district president of the party, general secretary Jemino Mawthoh, vice president Allantry Franklin Dkhar, and women's wing president Pretty Kharpyngrope were also present on the occasion.politics after he took leave for many months. It is not that he is my opponent or enemy. He is one of the local leaders of the constituency, born and brought up in Pynursla. May be through his contribution, he can bring development as an active politician. If we all work together, it will be of great help to the people".

Prestone added that during the 2013 Assembly elections. (Agencies)

Nagaland governor, PB Acharya Dimapur, Oct 13: Nagaland governor, PB Acharya, on the eve of the International Day for Disaster Reduction, has called upon all responsible to come together to promote best practices in villages, towns, cities and across all sectors, to reduce disaster risk and disaster losses.

Observed every year on October 13, the International Day for Disaster Reduction celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of reining in the risks that they face.

In his message, Acharya said no community was immune from the threat of disasters.

He, however, said Nagaland being of mountainous terrain was more vulnerable to natural disaster.

Nagaland Governor asserted

that poor land-use planning, environmental mismanagement, the lack of regulatory mechanisms and other human activities increased the risk when disasters occur.

Acharya, therefore, pointed out that it was important for the future generations, and for the leaders of tomorrow, to learn about the long-term aspects of environmental protection and to provide with the necessary early education for a better understanding of both natural hazards and the way to prevent their disastrous impact on societies.

Acharya said the government authorities, businesses communities, various NGOs/societies, village communities, student bodies and individuals should all ask whether appropriate precautionary measure were practiced and taken to save life and property.

"All should work together to improve the chain of information and decision-making, so that we are better prepared should any hazards strikes," he stated.

The governor stressed the need to introduce better/stronger building codes, sound land use planning, better early warning systems, environmental management and evacuation plans and, above all, education so as to better equip our self from natural calamities.

Reminding that disaster risk reduction was everybody's business, the governor said urged everyone to all rededicate themselves and spread more awareness by organising various competitions for students through essay writing, drawing, oratory, through billboards, promotional materials in schools, institutions, offices and public places.

On the occasion of International Day for Disaster Reduction, the governor further appealed to everyone to come together in making the society and the state a better place to live in for future generation.

This year, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) campaign is "Live to Tell: Raising Awareness, Reducing Mortality."

The Day is a way to promote a global culture of riskawareness and disaster reduction, which includes disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness. (Agencies)

DIBRUGARH, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14

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Today's quote

When a person can no longer laugh at himself, it is time for others to laugh at him.

––Thomas Szasz

A pragmatic arrangement threatened to become a constitutional im W hat passe in Tamil Nadu has been averted with Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao allocating the portfolios held by the ailing Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa, to her seniormost colleague in the Cabinet, O. Panneerselvam. He also made it clear that Mr. Panneerselvam will preside over Cabinet meetings.

The arrangement, to continue until Ms. Jayalalithaa resumes her duties, is undoubtedly a pragmatic move, as it addresses the concern about who is responsible for governance in the interregnum caused by the Chief Minister's hospitalisation. Mr. Rao appears to have broached the need for an interim arrangement with representatives of the AIADMK government as soon as it became clear that Ms. Jayalalithaa would require a prolonged stay in hospital. Opposition parties were getting uneasy over the possibility that unelected members of her inner circle could be calling the shots. Perhaps the arrangement could have been made a few days earlier, if only the ruling party had shown less reluctance to acknowledge the reality that the Chief Minister's health does not permit her to discharge her duties. It is a matter of satisfaction that the impasse has ended. Given the constitutional bar on any such inquiry, it will be unwise to question the claim that the present arrangement has been made "as per the advice" of the Chief Minister.

Developments in 1984, when Governor S.L. Khurana reassigned M.G. Ramachandran's portfolios to V.R. Nedunchezhiyan and asked the latter to preside over Cabinet meetings, constitute a guiding precedent favoured by several jurists. D.D. Basu says in his Shorter Constitution of India: "If the Governor allocates the functions of the Chief Minister, under Art.166(3), to some other Minister during the temporary absence (say, illness) of the Chief Minister, the functions of the Chief Minister under the Constitution can be discharged by that other Minister, e.g., to preside over meetings of the Council of Ministers; to communicate to the Governor the decisions of the Council of Ministers under Art.167(a); to advise dissolution of the Legislative Assembly under Art.174(2)(b)." It is often said that the Constitution is wisely silent on some aspects, so that constitutional functionaries are not unduly constrained by mere words and may act effectively to deal with a variety of emergent situations. However, given what has transpired recently in Tamil Nadu, it may be advisable to adopt the convention that the minister next in seniority to the Chief Minister is automatically recognised as officiating chief executive when she or he is temporarily unavailable, due to ill-health or otherwise.

Stop the Saudi war in Yemen audi Arabia's 18-month-long military opera tion in Yemen has been replete with attacks on civilian centres and mass casualties. But even by recent standards, the horrific strike on a mourning hall in Sana'a on October 8 that left at least 140 people dead and more than 500 injured, most of them civilians, was unprecedented. Since its start in March 2015, the brutal military campaign in one of the poorest Arab countries has evoked international criticism against the Saudis for the use of excessive force, even allegations of war crimes. But Saudi Arabia has appeared to pay no heed. Riyadh claims it is defending the internationally recognised regime of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, which operates out of the southern city of Aden, against Shia Houthi rebels.

But while "defending" a government that doesn't seem to enjoy any legitimacy at home, Riyadh and its allies have turned Yemen into a humanitarian catastrophe. The UN estimates that over 10,000 people, mostly civilians, have so far been killed and millions displaced since the Saudi intervention. Besides, the country's already poor healthcare system has crumbled and its economy is in a shambles. More than half of Yemen's 28 million people do not get enough food, while close to 400,000 children endure severe malnutrition. Even from a strategic point of view, the Saudi intervention is a disaster. After 18 months of incessant bombing, the Houthis are still defending their bases, including the capital city, while the Hadi administration operates out of some pockets. Neither the human suffering nor the futility of the campaign has compelled Saudi Arabia to look for other solutions.

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This is because Riyadh sees this war as part of its rivalry with Iran. It considers the Houthis to be agents of Iran, and does not want Tehran to have a proxy presence in its backyard. But Saudi Arabia cannot be allowed to destroy Yemen further to defend its narrow geopolitical ambitions. Washington supports the campaign through intelligence-sharing and by vetting targets. Moreover, the Obama administration announced a $60-billion arms deal for Riyadh months after the Yemen operation began. It expressed "deep concern" after the Sana'a bombing, but stopped short of taking any action. The U.S., which recently pulled out of the Syria peace talks citing Russia's bombing of Aleppo, should ask similar questions of the Saudis, and use its ties with Riyadh to find a diplomatic solution to the Yemen crisis. What Yemen needs is an immediate ceasefire between the Houthis and the Saudis, followed by talks involving all parties, not more bombings.

PAGE 6 EDITORIAL Towards a kerosene-free India With clean energy access a high priority for India, we must look beyond kerosene, ensuring alternatives ABHISHEK JAIN After the success of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)/cooking gas, the government has now decided to launch DBT for kerosene (DBTK), starting with pilots in the State of Jharkhand. While the move is well-intentioned, it may not be simple to implement at scale, and may even fail to eliminate the diversion of subsidised kerosene that it intends to.

The biggest hurdle is the lack of a streamlined and unified digital consumer database, which formed the backbone of the robust and rapid implementation of DBT for LPG. Here, the entire database across India was managed by just three public sector oil marketing companies, which are directly under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. This enabled easier coordination for a nationwide rollout of the scheme. In comparison, the database of subsidised kerosene beneficiaries falls under the Public Distribution System (PDS), which is managed and maintained by each State government. Coordination among the large number of State-level actors, especially in the case of a

non-digitised PDS beneficiary database, can create barriers. While ePDS is being implemented across India, a digital PDS beneficiary database is not yet available for all the States to enable implementation of DBTK. The second hurdle is the political economy associated with subsidised kerosene. While the Centre burns the fiscal impact of subsidy, the States determine who gets the subsidy and to what extent - in terms of the quantum of subsidised kerosene. This is an important political currency for State governments.

Thus, political alignment of States to buy into the idea of DBTK is critical in ensuring effective implementation of the scheme. The good news is that many States have expressed interest in conducting the pilot, which reflects the remarkable efforts made by the Centre towards aligning the States, including those governed by the Opposition.

Issue of diversion However, even if the government overcomes these hurdles, a major drawback is the limited ability of DBTK to re-

duce incentives for diversion.

Currently, subsidised kerosene is mainly diverted as a substitute or as an adulterant to diesel. Given the sig-

nificant Central excise and State taxes on diesel, its market price remains much higher than the unsubsidised price of kerosene. Analysis by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) shows that unless the government restructures the market price of kerosene, the price differential between unsubsidised kerosene and diesel would be in the range between Rs.18 and Rs.32 per litre - varying across States.

Such an incentive would still be significant for middlemen as well as end consumers to divert the fuel as diesel substitute.

Another challenge is in ensuring that the subsidy is accessible to its major beneficiaries - poor households. The Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana

(PMJDY) has succeeded in providing bank accounts to a substantial number of households, accessing the subsidy amount is still not easy for several poorer households, who may, at times, lose their potential day wage in withdrawing this subsidy from far-located bank branches.

While the pilots will provide valuable insights to the government in assessing DBTK's impact on kerosene diversion and on households, it is important to devise a more pragmatic and sustainable solution to reform kerosene subsidy, improving both the welfare of poor beneficiaries

as well as the effectiveness of the fiscal expenditure.

Promoting alternative fuels

The CEEW's analysis of National Sample Survey Office data highlights that kerosene is predominantly used as a lighting fuel in rural India, with less than 1 per cent of households using it as a primary cooking fuel. In urban-poor households, it is used for both lighting and cooking. A recent report by the CEEW shows how shifting from kerosene to alternatives such as solarassisted solutions for lighting and LPG for cooking could be economically beneficial for both the government as well as households. The shift would provide households with much

better end-services and avoiding the adverse health impacts associated with kerosene use. Our analysis suggests that such a transition could result in an annual saving between Rs.8,000 and Rs.12,000 crore to the exchequer. Moreover, there is a bottom-up demand for such a change.

The largest energy access survey in India, conducted by the CEEW and Columbia University, U.S., shows that 78 per cent of rural households in six major States are willing to adopt solarbased lighting solution in lieu of a reduction in their kerosene subsidy.

As LPG is a clean and efficient fuel, it is rational to continue subsidising it for the underprivileged who cannot afford it otherwise.

However, with energy security and clean energy access high on India's priorities, we must look beyond kerosene to provide cooking and lighting solutions to poor households, while ensuring affordability, reliability and universal availability of these alternatives. The government has been persistently focussing on structural reforms in various sectors of the economy, and moving away from subsidised kerosene, and envisioning a kerosene-free India would be one such visionary step.

BCCI must resist the temptations of a scorched earth policy The Indian cricket team in recent years has been resilient, unaffected by what happens with the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The governing body has painted itself into a corner with the Supreme Court set to decide its fate next week.

But Virat Kohli and his men have been singularly unaffected, winning series in the West Indies, and then completing a 3-0 rout of New Zealand at home.

You can see in this an admirable understanding of priorities or a cynical disconnect between those who play on the field and administer the game off it.

Even the recent kerfuffle over the bank accounts probably affected the visiting New Zealanders more than it did the home team.

For one, it was put about that the series might be called off, and that could not have made the visitors feel secure. And for another, the Indian team has the confidence that somehow everything will be sorted out in the end. This has, after all, been the way things have panned out whether the problem was television rights in the

early 90s or the drought this year that threatened the IPL. We are a country that lives in the eleventh hour, wrote R.K. Narayan; it is a philosophy that is in our DNA.

will not lose out."

Yet now, as the muchdefied Supreme Court prepares to hand down its final verdict, there is indication that the BCCI might follow a scorched earth policy. This is an

First, the BCCI threatened to cut short the New Zealand tour. It has said that thanks to the 15-day break after the IPL suggested by the Lodha Committee, it might have to withdraw from the Cham-

But Virat Kohli and his “men have been singularly

Reprisal of an earlier conflict Yet, the texture of the latest problem is different.

It involves the highest court of the land, and pits it against a young and ambitious ruling party politician, the BCCI president Anurag Thakur. It seems like a reprise of the earlier conflict between the Supreme Court and another president, N. Srinivasan. That led to a change at the top, paving the way for a future that is now beginning to look remarkably like the past.

Thakur has ideas and he has the energy, but confrontation was never a good strategy.

unaffected, winning series in the West Indies, and then completing a 3-0 rout of New Zealand at home. You can see in this an admirable understanding of priorities or a cynical disconnect between those who play on the field and administer the game off it.

None of this has affected the cricket or the domestic season. "Look at the crowds," Srinivasan exulted a couple of years ago, as the spectators packed the stadiums for the IPL despite knowing about the spot-fixing and insider trading. "Cricket

ancient military tactic of destroying everything by a retreating army so it does not fall into the hands of the conquerors. Cricket uses so many military metaphors on field that it should not surprise anyone that military tactics might be used off field too.

pions Trophy next year in England.

No one has said it explicitly, but hints have been dropped that the long home season, just begun (with 13 Tests and thousands of senior and junior level matches) might be brought to an abrupt end

The fence There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the fence. The first day the boy had

driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily, gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive

those nails into the gested that the boy now fence. pull out one Finally the nail for each day came day that he when the boy was able to didn't lose his hold his temtemper at all. per. The days He told his fapassed and ther about it the young boy and the father sugwas finally able to tell

citing a variety of reasons.

In a letter to the State associations, Thakur said, "I have listed a few positive impacts (sic) of IPL. However in light of recent comments made against IPL, all members need to collectively decide whether to stop this extravaganza.

I leave it to the collective wisdom of the members."

Collective wisdom tends to follow the money, however.

The subtlety has gone out of the confrontation.

The Supreme Court seems determined to rid the BCCI of its office-bearers and the BCCI in turn sees a scorched earth policy as its best response.

Collateral damage Cricket, unfortunately, will be part of the collateral damage, recipient of the friendly fire, since everybody claims to have the best interests of the game at heart.

The Supreme Court will follow the rule book, having shown remarkable restraint despite the BCCI's open defiance. Public reaction has been muted because so long as the

his father that all the nails were gone.

The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence.

He said "you have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same.

When you say things

matches go on and telecasts are unaffected, the average fan is not concerned about administrative subtleties. The BCCI and its officials were never seen as paragons of virtue anyway.

If the BCCI plan is to take the fight to the streets, it will threaten the tournaments, both national and international, and point fingers at the judiciary. It can then play the martyr, especially if it manages to get the International Cricket Council's support (the BCCI president and secretary fly to Cape Town for an ICC meeting commencing next week).

Not all of the Lodha Committee's original recommendations are workable. Yet, the broad picture is sound. By hardening its own position, the BCCI has led to a hardening of the Supreme Court's. Officials now speak of a scorched earth policy without actually using that term. It cannot be good for Indian cricket.

If court-appointed administrators face a non-cooperation movement from elected officials, the saga is set to continue.

in anger, they leave a scar just like this one."

You can put a knife in a man and draw it out.

It won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound is still there. Make sure you control your temper the next time you are tempted to say something you will regret later.

BUSINESS

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Rupee drops 29 paise against Japan's retailers see profits sink 15% on dull consumption dollar in early trade Mumbai, Oct 13: The rupee was trading lower by 29 paise at 66.82 against the American currency in early trade today at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market as the dollar strengthened overseas amid a lower opening of the domestic equity market.

Forex dealers said increased demand for the US currency from importers and the greenback's gains against other currencies overseas after minutes of the Federal Reserve's last meeting pointed at an interest rate hike this year, put pressure on the rupee.

On Monday, the rupee had gained 15 paise to end at 66.53 against the American

Pic for representation purpose. currency on hopes of more foreign capital inflows.

Forex market remained closed on Tuesday and Wednesday on account of Dussehra and Muharram,

respectively.

Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex fell by 265.21 points, or 0.94 per cent, to 27,817.13 in early trade today. (PTI)

SIT set to comb P-Note data for black money Mumbai, Oct 13:The special investigation team (SIT) on black money has asked the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to furnish the details of all those investing through participatory notes (P-Notes), according to sources in the know.

This is the first time the government-constituted body has sought such massive amount of data, which includes the list of beneficial owners and transfer trials of investors taking the P-Note route to invest in domestic equity and debt markets.

The markets regulator, Sebi, which recently tightened the disclosure requirement for P-Notes, has already furnished the information to the SIT and the exercise would take a few more weeks to complete, sources added.

The SIT wants to ensure that the regulatory changes made by Sebi are sufficient to curb misuse of tools, particularly with respect to end beneficiaries.

The expert panel is concerned that the P-Note route could still be used

by Indian companies to bring back unaccounted money, one of the officials who works closely with the SIT team has said. According to sources, the investigative team will examine the data provided by Sebi thoroughly as they suspect some links between the individuals linked to offshore companies floated by Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca.

P-Notes allow foreign investors to take exposure to Indian stocks without registering with Sebi.

These instruments are issued by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) registered with Sebi. Early this year, Sebi had increased the know-your-customer (KYC) requirement, issued curbs on transferability, and prescribed more stringent reporting for P-Notes issuers and holders.

It also mandated issuers to follow Indian antimoney laundering laws instead of norms prevalent in the jurisdiction of the end beneficial owner.

The tightening of P-Note norms was triggered by the concerns raised by SIT in 2015, especially over the investment coming from Cayman Islands, the top destination for PNote investors investing in the Indian securities market.

It was noticed that investment from Cayman was more than its population itself. "A major chunk of outstanding ODIs (offshore derivative instruments) invested in India - 31.31 per cent are from Cayman Islands.

This translates into roughly Rs 85,006 crore.

Cayman Islands had a population of 54,397 in 2010, according to Wikipedia. It does not seem conceivable that a jurisdiction with a population of less than 55,000 could invest Rs 85,000 crore in one country. The main point of the above elaboration is just that it does not appear possible

for the final beneficial owner of ODIs originating from Cayman Islands to be from that jurisdiction," the SIT report had said.

Experts view this as a follow-up task by the government to ensure checks and balances.

"The SIT may now want to follow up on whether the tightening is helping curb such practice," said Suresh V Swamy, partner (tax & regulatory services), PwC. However, changes to the P-Note regime have blunted the advantage the instrument provided over direct investing through the foreign institutional investor route. "The government and the regulator are still concerned about round-tripping of money as there are some set of people who are adopting this route for illicit money transactions.

But, this does not mean it is illegal or 100 per cent PNotes are like this. This is an internationally accepted route to invest money in various markets and there are many players who are genuine," said R S Loona, managing partner, Alliance Corporate Lawyers.

Currently, the P-Note assets in the country are around Rs 2.1 lakh crore - 8.4 per cent of the total FPI assets. The share of P-Notes in the overall FPI assets has been coming down due to tightening of disclosurerelated norms. In 2007, P-Notes accounted for nearly half of FPI assets.

(Agencies)

India sees taxation level cooperation among BRICS countries: Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Mumbai, Oct 13: With the annual BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit in Goa a couple of days ahead, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said here on Thursday the government was looking for taxation-level cooperation among the members.

"We (BRICS) are learning

from experience of each other. Seeing customer and taxation level cooperation amongBRICS countries," Jaitley said in his address at a BRICS seminar.

"BRICS is also discussing rating agency and research institution. It is discussing improving business environment. The contingency

reserves agreement is in place," he added.

Jaitley said that BRICS together represents 40 per cent of the world population and a large part of global GDP. "New Development Bank is an example of BRICScooperation. It has initiated a large number of projects in a short time," he added.

On the Foreign Direct Investments (FDI), the Finance Minister said India probably has the most open FDI policy with 90 per cent of it coming through the automatic route.

"There were several sectors where sectoral limits existed or where there was no FDI. We have now opened up these sectors," Jaitley said.

But public investment still has an important role to play in India, he added.

(Agencies)

Tokyo, Oct 13: Retailers in Japan are struggling not only from consumers tightening their purse strings but also structural changes, such as a shift to spending on experiences such as travel and the rise of online shopping.

The combined net profit of 72 key listed retailers shrank 15% on the year in the March-August period, according to a Nikkei compilation of data released by Wednesday.

Department stores stumbled notably, with Takashimaya's net profit dipping 23%.

"Women's apparel [sales] fell sharply, highlighting people's frugality," President Shigeru Kimoto said.

J. Front Retailing President Ryoichi Yamamoto said "the

middle-range, volume zone consumption is shrinking."

The company's net profit dropped 14%.

With baby boomers nearing their 70s, uncertainty over the future, including social security and pensions, is chilling consumer sentiment, said Makoto Ueda, president of United Super Markets Holdings.

The voracious appetite of foreign visitors for brandname items has been tamed.

Spending is shifting to consumables like cosmetics. Consumer assets have been eroded by stock declines this year, dampening spending on upscale items.

Aeon sustained a net loss for the first time in seven years, with its mainstay general merchandise stores suf-

Sensex slumps over 439 points on global sell-off pressure

Lawson reported a 5% drop in operating profit for the first half. fering an 18.3 billion yen ($175 million) operating loss.

Apparel and householdgoods sales were dull. "We

fell behind in pricing strategy," Executive Officer Soichi Okazaki said.

Seven & i Holdings' Ito-

Yokado general store business also took an operating loss.

Convenience stores had fared relatively well, but now are struggling. Lawson announced Wednesday an operating profit slide of 5% in the first half. A drop in event ticket revenue hindered existing-store sales, and store renovation costs weighed heavily. "We will thoroughly control spending in the second half," Chairman Genichi Tamatsuka said.

FamilyMart, which merged with Uny Group Holdings to become Family Mart Uny Holdings on Sept. 1, saw operating profit slip 6% for the March-August period on high labor costs.

(PTI)

China assures wider market access to India for sustainable trade relationship Both the leaders agreed that the "mounting bilateral trade deficit has been a cause for concern for India" which seeks greater market access for its goods for sustainable trade relationship

Sensex tanked over to 27,643.11 as selling pressure across Asia and European bourses gathered momentum.

Mumbai, Oct 13: In a sharp plunge, market benchmark Sensex slumped over 449 points to 27,643.11 at midsession as selling pressure gathered momentum, mirroring falls across Asia and a lower opening on European bourses following worsethan-expected economic data from China.

Moreover, trading sentiment was dampened with minutes of the US Federal Reserve's September meeting signaling a possible rate hike this year, brokers said.

Besides, the rupee also plummeted by 41 paise to 66.94 against the dollar (intra-day) at the forex market, fuelling selling pressure in domestic equities.

The Sensex, which had lost over 265 points in early trade, continued its slide and was quoting sharply lower by 475.02 points, or 1.69 %, to 27,607.32 at 1400

hours, with all sectoral indices led by realty, metal and consumer durables slumping by up to 3.28 %. On similar lines, the National Stock Exchange index Nifty broke below the 8600-mark by dropping 135.45 points, or 1.65 %, to 8,573.35.

Most of the 30-Sensex constituents led by Adani Ports, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, HDFC Ltd, SBI, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, Lupin, Hindustan Unilever, Bharti Airtel,Coal India, Sun Pharma and Power Grid were rading in the negative terrain, falling by up to 5.23 %.

In the Asian region, Japan's Nikkei fell 0.39 %, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 1.67 %. European markets led by London, Paris and Frnkfurt too were in weak form and were down by up to 1.31 % in their early deals on Thursday. (PTI)

Government approves Rs 1,955-crore road link project New Delhi, Oct 13: A highway project worth Rs 1,955 crore for construction of a road link between Sahibganj in Jharkhand to Manihari in Bihar, including a bridge on the Ganges, received Cabinet clearance on Thursday.

"The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a new link between Sahibganj bypass in Jharkhand to Manihari bypass in Bihar, including a four-lane bridge on river Ganga," an official statement said.

The cost is estimated to be Rs 1,954.77 crore, including cost of land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation and other pre-construction activities. The total length of the road to be developed is approximately 22 kms.

The job will be executed in hybrid annuity Mode, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said, adding that the concession period is 19 years, including a construction period of four years.

The new link road will be approximately 16 km long, starting (from Sahibganj Pass in Jharkhand) to another six-km stretch near Narenpur (junction of NH133B and NH-131A on Manihari bypass in Bihar).

This stretch also includes a four-lane bridge on the Ganga.

The project, the government said, will help expedite improvement of infrastructure in Bihar andJharkhand and also reduce the time and cost of travel in these states.

The development of this stretch is also expected to help uplift socio-economic conditions of people of this region in the state.

It would also increase employment potential for local labourers for project activities.

"It has been estimated that a total number of 4,076 mandays are required for construction of one kilometre of highway. As such, employment potential of 89,000 (approximately) mandays will be generated locally during the construction period of this stretch," it said.

The new project highway is a new formation of the missing link at NH-131A to NH133B connecting Sahibganj in Jharkhand and Manihari in Bihar.

At present, there is a missing link between Jharkhand to Bihar as there is no bridge on the Ganga at this point.

The vehicular traffic uses Vikramshila Setu at Bhagalpur on Farakka barrage, which means covering a long distance for destinations in North Bihar.

Mumbai, Oct 13: China Thursday assured India that it will act on the concerns expressed by India on giving greater market access to domestic products to bridge the widening trade deficit. The issue, among others, was discussed during the meeting held between Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Wang Shouwen, Vice Minister for Ministry of Finance and Commerce, China.

The Chinese minister is here to attend the 6th BRICS Trade Ministers' meeting.

"The Chinese Vice Minister assured that China would act on the concerns expressed by India regarding market access for Indian goods in the Chinese markets," the commerce ministry said in a statement.

During the meeting, Sitharaman raised concerns over the widening trade deficit between the two countries.

Both the leaders exchanged notes on trade and commerce and agreed that the "mounting bilateral trade deficit has been a cause for concern for India" which seeks greater market access for its goods for a longterm sustainable trade relationship, it said. Sitharaman requested expeditious clearances for import of Indian rice

The Chinese minister is in Goa to attend the 6th BRICS Trade Ministers' meeting. besides a 'Green Channel' for import of Indian pharmaceutical products to China - especially those which already have USFDA and EUFDA accreditation, it added.

She also requested the Chinese Vice Minister to consider demonstration of IT/ITeS projects for Indian companies - which have acquired global acclaim.

"She expressed concerns at the long drawn procedures for clearances which tend to frustrate the Indian companies seeking business opportunities in China," it added.

Further Sitharaman asked for 'buying missions' to India to source amongst other things, Indian tobacco and oil meals. On

the other hand, the Chinese Minister informed that recently China has quickened the pace of granting clearances to Indian pharma companies for import of the pharma products, it said.

The Chinese Vice Minister also sought cooperation of India on various multilateral fora where China and India are engaged and assured that India's concerns on a 'Single undertaking' will be duly taken on board with services being an integral part of the cooperation agreement. In 2015-16, India's exports to China were USD 9 billion, while imports were USD 61.7 billion, leaving a trade deficit of USD 52.7 billion.

(PTI)

Piramal scion Nandini intensifies competition in OTC market Mumbai, Oct 13: In the next four years, Piramal Enterprises plans to be among the top three players in the $2.2 billion over-the-counter (OTC) products category, from number seven now. This could be seen as an ambitious target in a highly competitive market led by multinationals, such as GlaxoSmithKline, Reckitt Benckiser and domestic household names Dabur and Emami.

But with over Rs 15,000 crore in cash and investments on the books of Piramal Enterprises, competition is watching the moves of Nandini Piramal carefully.

Piramal scion is directly responsible for the growth of this business, though as an executive director she also oversees the larger health care portfolio of the company that includes contract manufacturing and critical care businesses.

In the past two years, Piramal has made six acquisitions in the health care business for Rs 1,800 crore, of which three are for the OTC business. This includes baby care products from Little's which helped it to get into a new segment. Besides, it acquired four gastro-intestinal products from Merck to complement its existing portfolio. It also acquired five legacy brands from Pfizer including Waterbury's Compound and pain reliever Sloan's.

Nandini may be repeating what her father Ajay Piramal did earlier. He bought Nicholas Laboratories in 1988 when it was ranked 48th in the domestic market. He turned it into 3rd largest company through a series of acquisitions and sold domestic formulation part of the

business in 2010 to Abbott for $3.8 billion (Rs 17,500 crore) while retaining OTC, critical care and contract manufacturing businesses. Nandini cannot miss lessons of value creation her father is known for and continues to provide as chairman of the company.

"We are ready for acquisitions - big and small," said Nandini Piramal pointing out that being in top three is just a short term goal. "The OTC market is fragmented. There are big brands in a few categories but we believe there is a lot of room to play," she says. With an unparalleled war-chest investment bankers have made a beeline to her office in Mumbai.

But acquisition is not the only way she plans to grow. The company is getting into new product categories as well. It launched an anti-allergy product StopAllerG which is the first such in the category. It also launched Quikkool (mouth ucler cream) or Throatsil (throat pain spray). It plans several extensions for each of these brands now with the aim to make it number 1 or no 2 in their respective categories.

The company started its independent OTC business in 2007 and made two acquisitions contraceptive i-pill in 2011 and skin allergy lotion Caladryl in 2013. Its biggest brand is oral analgesic Saridon with annual sales of Rs 131 crore.

OTC is currently the smallest segment in its pharma portfolio with annual sales of Rs 393 crore in 2015-16. The company's health care business spread across three business-lines reported Rs 3,558 crore revenue in the period, recording a compounded annual growth rate of 17 per cent for the past five years.

The company operates in the self-care segment of the OTC

market which is pegged at Rs.12, 000 crore and is growing at 12-13% annually. The company claims to be ranked 7th in this business. As per India Brand Equity Foundation, OTC is 21 per cent of $20 billion pharmaceutical industry in India.

Nandini may not have an easy ride to success as other heavy weights such as Sun Pharmaceuticals is also eyeing OTC market with a greater focus now. India's most valued pharma company has top-selling OTC brands such as health supplement Revital and painkiller Volini. These products became a part of Sun Pharmaceuticals' portfolio after it acquired Ranbaxy two years ago. With the strength of popular brands in its kitty the company has increased its focus on the segment with introducing new products for this segment. In June, it relaunched its dermatology prescription drug Suncros as a sunscreen product under OTC. Also other domestic rival Cipla spun off its consumer health business to Cipla Health, its joint venture subsidiary with private equity firm Eight Roads Ventures India. It is now aiming to build five Rs 100-crore brands in five years by tapping into the growing health and wellness consciousness among urban population.

"For long the OTC segment was largely dominated by MNCs, but with the increasing competition in the branded generics space, Indian companies are also getting aggressive in the OTC space now," says Sriram Shrinivasan, partner and global leader for generics, EY. (Agencies)

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Dhaka all set to India rejects Pakistan's reference welcome Xi Jinping to women's condition in Kashmir Dhaka, Oct 13 : Bangladesh capital Dhaka is ready to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first visit by a Chinese head of state to the country in 30 years, the media reported on Thursday.

The President is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on October 14 for a two-day visit, amid high hopes to take the bilateral relations to a new height and explore the full potential of economic and trade ties between the two countries, news agency reported.

Dhaka is all set to roll out a red carpet welcome to Xi on his visit, which will focus on connectivity and mega infrastructure development projects, along with signing of a number of instruments and bilateral deals.

The capital city has already been decorated in honour of the Chinese leader, with banners and

Pakistan has been constantly raising the Kashmir issue at various platforms in the UN

Chinese President Xi Jinping placards welcoming the visiting dignitary.

Posters with pictures of President Xi Jinping and Bangladeshi President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have been put up all across major streets and junctions in the city.

Posters reading "Heartiest welcome to his excellency Mr. Xi Jinping, President of China" and "Long Live Bangladesh-China Friendship" have also been put

up along the 14-km stretch from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to the main city.

Security across the city has been tightened as guntotting personnel are seen in all the prominent areas.

After Bangladesh, Xi will travel to India to attend the eighth BRICS Summit on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation. He will return to Beijing on October 17. (IANS)

United Nation, Oct 13: Innocent Indian women have suffered for long due to the persistent terrorist acts perpetrated by 'proxies of Pakistan', India has said as it strongly rejecting references by Islamabad to conditions of women in Kashmir. Counsellor Mayank Joshi in India's Permanent Mission to the UN 'completely' rejected the 'baseless allegations' made by Pakistan about women in Jammu and Kashmir, saying 'in fact' it is the innocent Indian women who have for "long suffered due to the persistent terrorist acts perpetrated by proxies of Pakistan."

Joshi exercised India's Right of Reply after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Special Envoy on Kashmir Shezra Mansab Ali Khan referred to the conditions

of women in Kashmir during an October 11 session on 'Advancement of Women' in the General Assembly's Third Committee, which focuses on social and humanitarian issues.

Khan said armed conflict and illegal occupation accentuates the plight of women.

Citing the situation in Kashmir, she said "thousands of women have fallen victims to brutal oppression and occupation. Countless others have suffered rape and sexual abuse, the worst and most traumatic form of violence."

Joshi said it is 'ironical' that a country that has 'institutionalised the oppression' of women in its society including through "medieval draconian laws is making claims about the

Kashmiri women stand in a long queue as they wait to cast their vote at in a polling station at Shangus in south Kashmir's Anantnag district. rights of women in a pluralistic democracy such as India."

He said Pakistan will be well served to 'seriously examine' what ails its women and hampers their advancement.

Pakistan has been con-

stantly raising the Kashmir issue at various platforms in the UN, including in the General Assembly and its various committees that deal with diverse issues such as disarmament and decolonisation.

Joshi asserted that India

5 women accuse Trump of Donald Trump insulted practically Now, groping, sexual harassment everybody: Hillary Clinton

Clinton said that there is anxiety among immigrant families who are 'scared to death' about Trump's deportation plan

A file photo for representation purpose.

ketball Association, Major League Baseball, the NFL, and more. They are coming together and they're saying, "That doesn't happen in our locker rooms," she said.

He has targeted immigrants, African Americans, Latinos, she alleged.

Clinton said there is anxiety among immigrant families who are "scared to death", especially the children, that Donald Trump is going to put together a big deportation force and go door to door, school to school, business to business, home to home.

"It is hard to explain to children. So I hope that if you know any children who are listening and watching and hearing some of what is said, you will reassure them. I want every boy and girl to know the American dream is big enough for you and there is a place in America for you," she said.

"That's called trickledown economics, but as with anything when it comes to Donald Trump, he wants to have the biggest tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations than we have ever, ever had. So I believe differently. We're going to invest in the middle class.

We're going to invest in you, in your jobs, in your future," she said.(PTI)

New York, Oct 13: One of them charged him with inappropriate touch when seated next to each other on a flight over 30 years ago.

Donald Trump is in the eye of a fresh storm after at least five women accused him of sexual assault and harassment, threatening the controversial Republican presidential nominee's already fragile campaign, less than a month before the election day.

The latest accusations against Mr. Trump (70) come just days after a 2005 video surfaced of him in which he is talking in lewd and sexually explicit terms about women and bragging about groping them and getting away with it because he was a "star."

The New York Times reported two women's detailed accounts of Mr. Trump groping them.

There was a similar account from another woman in the Palm Beach Post. Former 'Apprentice' contestant Jennifer Murphy and People magazine writer Natasha Stoynoff also levelled similar allegations against him.

This happened in flight Jessica Leeds (74) said Mr. Trump had groped her when the two were seated next to each other on a flight more than three decades ago.

Rachel Crooks, who worked for a firm based in Trump Tower in 2005, found herself in a lift with

Jessica Leeds, one of the five women who accused Republican frontrunner Donald Trump of inappropriate touch, enters her apartment building in New York .

able actions and remedies."

When asked to comment on the accusations, Mr. Trump told a Times reporter that she was a "disgusting human being."

"The way he treats women" Jennifer Palmieri, communications director for Democrat Hillary Clinton's campaign, said: "This disturbing story sadly fits everything we know about the way Donald Trump has treated women. These reports suggest that he lied on the debate stage and that the disgusting behaviour he bragged about in the tape is more than just words."

Earlier, BuzzFeed News reported that four contestants in the 1997 Miss Teen USA beauty pageant said Mr. Trump walked into the dressing room while the participants, some as young as 15, were changing.

The new controversy comes just a day after Mr. Trump's campaign said it was planning to ramp up its attacks on Bill Clinton as a way to attack Ms. Hillary.

The Trump campaign is facing a lot of pressure after a stream of Republican leaders withdrew their support from the party's nominee following the emergence of the 2005 tape.

Mr. Trump has since gone on the offensive against senior Republican figures including House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senator John McCain. (PTI)

will not respond to the 'lies and deceit' Pakistan has been resorting to at the world body to pursue a diplomacy of 'hate'.

"We are aware of Pakistan's cynical attempts to pursue diplomacy of hate through lies and deceit. We do not intend to further respond to such misguided and futile efforts," he said.

A Pakistani official however again took the floor to exercise the Right of Reply to Joshi's remarks, saying no amount of "obfuscation" could hide the alleged human rights violations in Kashmir.

He said Jammu and Kashmir was an "internationally recognised" dispute and Pakistan rejected "any insinuations to equate the legitimate struggles of the Kashmiri people with acts of terrorism." (PTI)

India is Russia's privileged strategic partner: Vladimir Putin Moscow, Oct 13: President Vladimir Putin has said Russia remains one of India's leading suppliers of advanced weapons and defence technology as 'India is Russia's especially privileged strategic partner'.

"Our countries actively collaborate in the military technical field. Russia remains in the lead in terms of both direct supplies of most advanced weapons and military equipment and conducting joint researches with India, as well as producing goods for military purposes," Putin told IANS/Sputnik in an exclusive interview ahead of his visit to India for the five-nations BRICS Summit in Goa this weekend.

"The construction of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the development of a new, fifth generation fighter aircraft are mong the successful joint projects," Putin said.

He said many of the Russian projects in India not only have commercial importance but also play a significant social and economic role for the economies of the two countries.

Putin said such projects "harmoniously fit in the new Indian industrialisation programme", a reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" initiative.

"Russian companies see real prospects and high attractiveness of the Indian market," Putin said. (Agencies)

Washington, Oct 13: Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has accused her Republican rival Donald Trump of taking his election campaign to a new low by "insulting everybody".

At an election rally in Colorado, Clinton said Trump is taking a very different tone in the entire presidential campaign.

"His campaign said today that they're going to use a quote, 'scorched Earth' strategy for the remaining four weeks of this race.

Now, that just shows how desperate they are. That's all they have left, pure negativity, pessimism," she said.

"We are not going to let Donald Trump get away with it, are we?" she asked her supporters amidst applause from the audience.

"I don't care what he says about me. I care about

what he says about you. I will stand up and defend every single person in this country from the insults and the disrespect that we hear from him," said the former secretary of state.

Referring to a recent surfacing of a decade-old video in which Trump is seen making lewd remarks about women, Clinton said now the whole world has heard how he treats women and what he thinks of women.

"He is doubling-down on his excuse that it's just, quote, 'locker room talk'," she said.

"But of course it's not only women that he has disrespected. He's insulted practically everybody," she said.

As a result, a lot of athletes and coaches have started posting on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

"I mean, the National Bas-

16 countries to participate in Pakistan military exercises

US Welcomes India's Prominent Role In World: White House Official

Lahore, Oct 13 : Sixteen countries are slated to participate in Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System military exercises scheduled to begin in Lahore from October 18.

According to the InterServices Public Relations (ISPR), the countries will take part in the sixday drills aimed at enhancing physical and military capabilities of troops, The News International reported.

A 25-member Sri Lankan army team arrived in Lahore on Wednesday.

The first ever joint exercise between Pakistan and Russian military which started on September 27, meanwhile, ended on October 10. (Agencies)

Washington, Oct 13: The US welcomes more prominent and effective role played by India on a wide range of global problems from climate change to maritime security, a top White House official has said "We welcome India not just because it is consequential because we share and often promote norms about a rules based order," Peter Lavoy, the White House's point person for South Asia, told a Washington audience.

"The US welcomes more prominent and effective role that India is playing on a wide range of world problems from climate change and global health to peace keeping, maritime security and cyber governance."

He said that the US-India partnership has come a long way in the past eight years, but the best is yet to come.

"We are handing over to

US-India partnership has come a long way in the past eight years, a White House official said. the next team, a major defence partnership with India," he said as he highlighted the vibrant dimensions of the Indo-US relationship.

"First a growing convergence on regional issues.

Second deepening cooperation on defense trade and third broadening in security

partnership," said Lavoy, Senior Director for South Asia at the National Security Council (NSC), said in his remarks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

During the past six years of Obama Administration, he said there has been growing convergence of views

Trump and tried to introduce herself by shaking his hand. The 'Apprentice' star kissed Ms. Crooks, then 22, "directly on the mouth", she told the New York Times.

Mindy McGillivray, 36, told the Palm Beach Post that she was groped by Mr. Trump during a party at his Florida property Mara-Lago 13 years ago, while Ms. Murphy told Grazia that Mr. Trump had kissed her on the lips at the end of a 2005 job interview.

In a lengthy account published late on Wednesday night, Ms. Stoynoff recalled travelling to Mar-aLago to interview Mr. Trump and his wife Melania, in 2005. Mr. Trump, she claimed, had cornered her in private and "within seconds, he was pushing me against the wall, and forcing his tongue down my throat."

of the risks, threats and opportunities.

"In part this convergence has come apart as we made monumental efforts to overcome specific areas of mistrust," he said, adding that over the years the two countries have built habits of cooperation in discussing the challenge they face.

Three regions where this co-operation has gained momentum are Afghanistan, Asia Pacific and Africa, he said.

Maritime security is the key area of co-operation between the two countries.

Over the last few years, the US has significantly increased its consultations with India on their shared interest in Afghanistan, he said.

India, he said has played an important role in the collective effort of bringing stability and prosperity to that war-torn country, commit-

Trumping the charges The women came forward to tell their stories after Sunday's presidential debate in which Mr. Trump denied having ever sexually assaulted women.

The Trump campaign condemned Ms. Stoynoff's story as "fabricated" and the New York Times piece as "fiction" and "a completely false, coordinated character assassination."

Mr. Trump's lawyers threatened to sue the New York Times.

The Trump campaign distributed a letter sent to the Times' executive editor, Dean Baquet, demanding a retraction and saying the article is "reckless, defamatory and libel per se."

Mr. Trump's attorney said failure to retract the piece and remove it from the newspaper's website would leave him "no option but to pursue all avail-

ting more than USD 2 billion in assistance.

The Commander of US forces in Afghanistan now regularly travels to New Delhi to exchange views with Indian leaders, he said.

Lavoy said it is fair to say that the US India defense relationship has matured in the last eight years than any period in US history.

In April, Defence Secretary returned to India for an unprecedented third visit in less than a year.

"There is no country in the world that we are supporting in this manner as an emerging global defense leader. This is unique," the White House official said on the growing India US defence relationship.

"Never in our history we have supported an indigenous aircraft program in any other country," he said.

Lavoy said India US cooperation on counter terrorism

has become a crucial pillar of a broader strategic partnership.

This is fitting as the US and India view acts of terrorism as threat to global peace and security but also to their common values of democracy, justice, the rule of law and the protection of every individual.

"The United States has come a long way in security partnership with India.

One of the sustaining strength of this relationship is not underpinned by this treaty, but by our common interest and values. It is voluntary and it continues to grow. This strategic logic is simple, it is bipartisan in both nations," he said.

Lavoy said he would like the two countries to adopt more practical collaboration in all domain, in space, in the air, on the sea, under the sea, on land and on multilateral forums, in ways that

respects India's sovereignty but also reflects their status as increasingly close partners who tackle problems side by side.

Today India does count in world affairs, but it has taken a long time for India's aspiration to realise, he said as he recollected a 1949 speech of the first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

"It is the most dynamic relationship that we have today. Each of the things that we are doing enables us to take this to the next level and have to simultaneously work on expanding the partnership in new domain," Lavoy said in response to a question.

"This is a unique relationship worldwide where we can't choose between deepening and broadening. We have to do both simultaneously," he added. (PTI)

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What does a sound engineer do Professional sound engineers are responsible for operating and maintaining sound recording or broadcast equipment?

They may work with musical artists, movie directors, television news stations and radio stations. The goal of this profession is to ensure that any recording or broadcast has high-quality, crystal-clear sound.

Sound engineering is a highly technical job. Becoming an audio engineer requires excellent computer skills and proficiency in working with electronic equipment. Audio engineers must coordinate with video technicians, editors, performers and directors to create professional-quality audio.

Audio engineers may be required to travel to different locations to perform on-site sound engineering tasks.

Flexibility and adaptability are key in this profession because sound engineers may have to work with music, spoken dialogue and other forms of audio input.

Duties Ø Set up, maintain, operate and repair audio recording/ broadcast equipment Ø Choose appropriate audio equipment to use for various situations Ø Coordinate with directors, editors, video operators and other sound engineers Ø Stay informed of new developments in sound engineering Ø Plan and schedule work in an efficient and effective manner

How much does a sound engineer make?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the average annual salary for sound engineers as $55,340 in May 2012. That is equivalent to $26.60 per hour. The BLS data indicates that the pay for sound engineers ranges from a low of $22,810 per year to a high of $97,700 per year.

Pay in this field is strongly affected by the industry in which a sound engineer works. For example, sound engineers working in the motion picture industry tend to earn a higher salary than sound engineers who work in radio and television broadcasting. Sound engineers who obtain additional voluntary certifications may be able to earn higher salaries.

Many sound engineers work full-time in television or radio stations, recording studios or live music venues. Sound engineers can find jobs in both urban and rural areas because virtually all recording and broadcast services require sound engineering.

rience. This job often involves continual on-the-job training because new audio technology is constantly being developed and released.

Sound engineering entails work with a variety of electronic equipment. This means that knowledge of electrical systems and electrical safety training are often required.

Obtaining an associate's degree in sound engineering or a related field can take 1-2 years of classes at a community college. Some colleges may offer specialized degree programs that take less time but 1-2 years is often the minimum. Some non-degree certificate programs can be completed in 6 months to one year.

It can take 1-3 years of work experience and on-the-job training to become eligible for advancement in this field.

Education & Training Sound engineering involves

highly technical work as well as mechanical knowledge and manual skills. A thorough background in physics, math and electronics can be gained in high school and in an associate's degree program. Certificate programs may involve a large amount of hands-on training with audio recording equipment, such as microphones, mixing consoles and computer software. Degree programs usually take 1-2 years to complete and non-degree programs may take less than one year.

Courses covered in these programs can include sound editing, electrical engineering, production management and hands-on experience with audio equipment.

Certification Becoming a recording engineer does not require certification. However, certification may be helpful in finding a job. Certification courses are sometimes offered at universities and community colleges or by independent organizations, such as the Society of Broadcast Engineers.

These courses cover topics including the latest audio equipment, proper use of audio technology and safety issues.

Licensing

sound engineering is the art of recording, manipulating, mixing and reproducing sound. And this is exactly what adds the magic effect to films, radio, television,

Honey Singh Popularly known as Yo! Yo! Honey Singh, he is undoubtedly a youth icon for all those who aspire to connect with music on the professional front. A Punjabi, he is a rapper as well as a music producer. For most of us who may be unaware, the fact is that he is also a talented actor. He created waves in the music industry on his debut in 2006 with the launch of his first single 'Glassy' for which he also won his first award - 'Best Sound Design'. Since then, he has worked on a number of projects that have earned him recognition in the music industry 'Angreji Beat' by him and Gippi Grewal and 'Lonely Lonely' in Khiladi 786, among others. His first solo single 'Satan' premiered on MTV India and seeing the popularity of this album, MTV also went ahead and released his second solo single 'Bring Me Back' in 2013. Honey Singh has many Awards to his name in a short span. Some of his international recognitions include Brit

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music, electronic products and not to forget, out very own computer games.

And so what does a sound engineer do? In

short, his job is to make things sound good.

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Licensing is not required to work as a sound engineer.

However, sound engineers may be required to take safety certification course before or during a job in order to make sure that their employers are meeting certain industry standards of safe operation.

JOBS Jobs for sound engineers are expected to increase by 9% over the next decade or so. This means that approximately 10,600 new jobs will be created in this field. New sound engineering jobs will be created as television and radio stations, recording studios, schools and music venues replace old audio equipment with the latest technology. New equipment often requires training to ensure it is being used properly and employers may seek to hire new engineers to fill this demand.

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Sound Engineer?

Becoming an audio engineer usually requires some form of vocational training or certification. This can include a high school diploma, community college or university courses or certificate programs. Successful sound engineers often have technical skills and computer proficiency as well as a passion for all kinds of audio recordings and broadcasts.

Many sound engineers can find entry-level jobs with an associate's degree or certificate, although some jobs are available with a high school diploma and relevant expe-

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their work. Let us take a look at the careers of some of these talented sound engineers who have contributed in making India shine on the global music platform:

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H Sridhar Sridhar Hariharan, a renowned name in the Indian music industry will always be remembered for his contribution to the music industry as a sound engineer.

A mathematics graduate, he had a keen interest in electronics. With a pro-

Asia (UK) Best International Act 2012, UK Asian Music Awards Best International Album 2012 for Album I.V. (International Villager), Best Asian Singer of Middle East by World Top DJ's association (WTD,UAE), MTV VMAI Awards- Best Indi Artist (Male) 2013 for Brown Rang, Power Brands Glam 2013 Power Brand Award 2013 and MTV EMA Awards - Best India Act 2013 for 'Bring me Back' among others.

gineer. He has worked with music composers and artists both of Indian and international repute including Amit Trivedi, A. R. Rahman, Vishal Shekhar Ram Sampath and with producers including Bruce Swedien, Ranjit Barot, Rex Rideout, Lesle Lewis and Clinton Cerejo among others. He was the re-recording mixer & sound designer for celebrated movie director Dibakar Banerjee's national award winning

fessional training in music, he started is career as a sound engineer in 1988.

During his career, he has engineered over 200 films and has worked closely with some of the leading Directors in Bollywood including the likes of Mani Ratnam, K. Balachandar, Bharathiraaja, Shankar, Kamal Hassan, P. C. Sreeram, Priyadarsan, Sibi Malayil and Ramgopal Varma. Among Sridhar's many professional credits was the fact that he engineered all songs and background scores for the renowned music director A. R. Rahman. Some of the films to his credit include Roja, Gentleman, Kadhalan, Thiruda Thiruda, Bombay, Duet, Mahanadi, Rangeela, Kuruthippunnal, Muthu, Indian, Minsaara Kanavu and Iruvar.

He has also engineered the background music score and songs for the national award winning films Kaala Paani for music director

movies Khosla Ka Ghosla and Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! He has mixed the music for the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Ashish has played a part in numerous movie soundtracks including No One Killed Jessica, Aisha, Dev D, Aamir, Om Shanti Om, Cash, Dhoom-2, Corporate, Golmaal and Krrish among others. He has also worked on indie albums by Ranjit Barot (Bada Boom), Raghu Dixit

Ilaiyaraaja and Minasaara Kanavu for Music Director A R Rahman. He has also handled projects for international artists like George Harrison of The Beatles, John Neptune Kaizan, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Zakir Hussain and L. Shankar. Sridhar has been the recipient of the President's Gold Medal (The National Award for Best Audiography) twice: for the film Mahanadi in 1994 and for Dil Se in 1999.

Besides, he pioneered the use of Digital Sound for Indian films in the DTS format. Sridhar successfully completed six-track surround sound mixing for more than 100 films including Karuppu Roja, Siraichaalai, Hindustani, Ziddi, Judwaa, Chhota Chetan, Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya, Satya, Jeans, Dil Se, Kadhalar Dinam, Pukaar and Kandukondain Kandukondain among others.

(Jag Changa),? Sona (Awarded best Mix Engineer), Abhijeet Sawant, Shaan (Tishnagi) among others. Other projects include Vande Mataram-2 feat Lata Mangeshkar and Femina Miss India.

Ashish is also the founder/director of the sound engineering & music production institute, 'The Media Tribe'.

He has played a key role in some of the popular advertising campaigns

including Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Hero Honda, Coke, Pepsi, Smirnoff, Siyaram, Eveready, Heinz, Ceat, Red Tape Shoes and Mahindra Scorpio. He has also been featured in legendary producer/engineer Bruce Swedien's book, In the Studio with Michael Jackson. Ashish is also the recipient of the IRAA (Indian Recording Arts Award) for best mix engineer movie soundtrack 'Dev D'.

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All India Muslim Personal Law Five-Storey Building Collapses Board opposes uniform civil code In Mumbai's Bandra, 2 Trapped 'If it is implemented, attempts will be made to paint all in one colour, which is not in the interest of the country' New Delhi, Oct 13: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and other Muslim outfits on Thursday announced their boycott of the Law Commission's exercise to seek inputs for a uniform civil code, and accused the government of waging a "war" against the community.

At a press conference, they contended that a uniform civil code would paint all people in "one colour", threatening the country's pluralism and diversity.

"People of different cultures stay in this country.

If uniform civil code is implemented, attempts will

practice of triple talaq to be abolished. There are more divorces in other communities. Rather the highest rate, which is double that of Muslims, is among Hindus," Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani claimed.

Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani (left) and All India Muslim Personal Law Board general secretary Wali Rehmani address a press meet in New Delhi

When pointed that some Muslim community members have raised the issue of triple talaq, AIMPLB general secretary Wali Rehmani curtly said, "they have all the right to do so in a democracy."

"The government is trying to divert the attention of people from its failure. We hope it withdraws the move.

If it doesn't, we will decide on our future course of action. At present, we are trying to create awareness among Muslims in the country," he said.

The Law Commission had appealed to members of religious, minority and social groups, non-government organisations, political parties and government agencies, to present their views through a questionnaire on a range of issues, including the practice of triple talaq and the right to property for a woman citizen.

Here's the Commission's questionnaire on uniform civil code. (PTI)

Mumbai, Oct 13: Two children have been rescued from the debris of a fivestorey building after it collapsed in the slums of Behrampada in Mumbai's Bandra East this afternoon.

The incident took place after the wall of a five-storied building collapsed, trapping four to five people underneath it. It was around 1:30 PM that the fire department received a call that a portion of the building had collapsed.

Rescue efforts are underway and a woman has been spotted under the debris calling out for help. She claims there is another man trapped near to her.

Five fire engines and two

A five-storey building collapsed in Mumbai's Bandra area today ambulances are at the site of the collapse.

Situated in a densely populated area the rescue efforts by fire department were slowed down as buildings

adjoining the collapsed structure could cave in. The wall-to-wall construction of buildings in the area makes any rescue effort very risky.

(PTI)

Nashik rape of 5-year-old: Eight villages placed under curfew Centre seeks report Harish Rawat should be sued for embezzling disaster relief funds: BJP from Kerala govt on killing of BJP activist be made to paint all in one colour, which is not in the

interest of the country.

Also, we don't want the

Group clashes had broken out across these villages in both the tehsils on Tuesday evening leaving 13 people injured, one of them severely

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat.

Dehradun, Oct 13: Accusing Chief Minister Harish Rawat of diverting disaster relief funds worth crores of rupees to personal promotion and branding, opposition BJP in Uttarakhand on Thursday demanded his prosecution for 'embezzling' the amount meant for people struck by the 2013 calamity.

Charging Rawat with signing noted sufi singer Kailash Kher for Rs 12 crore out of the disaster relief funds for making a serial on Kedarnath, Pradesh BJP spokesman Munna Singh Chauhan said "diverting funds meant for the relief of disaster-hit people was brazen violation of a Supreme Court ruling and liable for prosecution under law."

Terming "embezzlement of disaster relief funds" for the purposes of "entertainment" as criminal, Chauhan said both the chief minister and the Rudraprayag district administration "should be sued for their offence."

"Sufi music is not going to help in education of children orphaned by the disaster nor is it going to rebuild the

damaged infrastructure in the disaster hit areas," the BJP leader said adding that Rs 12 crore could have been used for reconstruction work in Kedarpuri which bore the brunt of the 2013 deluge which killed thousands of people.

Dismissing chief minister's argument that the serial was meant to promote Kedarnath as a destination, Chauhan said the centuries old temple was an internationally renowned centre of faith which needed no promotion.

"The Himalayan temple is one of the most revered centres of faith internationally and does not need to be promoted by the likes of Kailash Kher.

"You will be surprised to learn that the so called serial made by Kher on Kedarnath lays more focus on Harish Rawat than on the shrine and Uttarakhand as a whole. It is an exercise in self-promotion," Chauhan said.

Citing the Supreme Court ruling in this regard, Chauhan said it clearly

states that the state exchequer which is made up of hard earned public money cannot be misused for personal promotion of politicians.

Chauhan said BJP has already written to Governor K K Paul drawing his attention to the embezzlement of disaster relief funds and violation of the apex court ruling by the state government.

Reminding the chief minister that Kedarnath was a world famous centre of faith and not a tourist destination, the state BJP spokesman said the centuries old Himalayan shrine should not be converted into a venue for entertainment extravaganzas.

"It was for this reason that when the chief minister mooted the idea of organising a Kedarnath Mahotsav sometime back, the teerth-purohits were the first to oppose," Chauhan said.

Accompanied by a host of ministers and officials Rawat flew to Kedarnath on Sunday last and held a glittering function there in the presence of Kailash Kher to release the CD of his serial on the shrine divided into several episodes containing songs sung by him and the likes of Sonu Nigam, Shaan and Anup Jalota besides voice overs from celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini.

Citing information received through RTI, Chauhan said a huge sum out of a total of Rs 12 crore has already been paid to the noted singer for making the serial.

(PTI)

Cong says UCC can't be implemented, BJP calls its progressive New Delhi, Oct 13: Other opposition parties like JD(U) accused the BJP-led central government of trying to polarise the people ahead of Assembly polls in several states, with leader of Majlis Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) Asaduddin Owaisi saying that bringing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will "kill" the diversity and plurality of India.

Earlier in the day, the All Indian Muslim Personal Law Board and some other outfits opposed the Law Commission's questionnaire on Uniform Civil Code, including abolition of 'triple talaq' and announced their boycott of the move, accusing the government of waging a "war" against the community.

"If you enforce something in the name of Uniform Civil Code, then it will kill the diversity and plurality of the country. It's not right to look at it from a Muslim perspective because Indian diversity also comprises of Dalits and Tribals. There are different traditions in Hinduism as well," he said.

Owaisi said the government's "real agenda" was to focus on Muslims and polarise the society.

Reacting to the issue, former Law Minister and Congress

leader Veerappa Moily said it will be difficult to implement UCC in a country like India where various communities and groups are governed by personal laws.

"In a country of this nature, implementation of Uniform Civil Code is next to impossible," he said adding no one should take it as a communal agenda or a Hindu versus Muslim issue. He said 200-300 personal laws exist in India covering various communities.

BJP national secretary Sidharth Nath Singh said the Law Commission is taking opinion of all the stakeholders on the issue following which it will form a "considered opinion" and give it to the Supreme Court.

"Now it is for the Muslim Personal Law Board to consider whether they want to be part of the stakeholders or they want to be an individual identity... if Personal Law Board people are misinformed, I cannot do much about it," he said.

Singh also referred to some international declarations and countries like Turkey, Iran and Indonesia saying they changed law to ensure gender equality.

He said it was a move towards building a progressive society.

JD(U) MP Ali Anwar asked the government why it was only

focusing on Muslims and said it is not the time to start such a debate. "They want to polarise the society."

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut said "for how long the Muslims will stay away from the national mainstream. The Muslim Law Board should support the UCC as it will help the community, especially the women to come out of misery.

"Our party's stand is 'one code, one law' and it should be viewed as a national issue rather than religious one."

In his reaction, Owaisi said those pushing for UCC were not aware of India's pluralism and diversity.

"They are not understanding India's beauty where there is a different culture every 200-300 kms. If you make one culture to all, then its not going to work. MIM will certainly respond to the questionnaire," he said.

He said, "We have given cultural rights to people of Mizoram and Nagaland. Are you going to end that?"

Making perhaps the first such move, the Law Commission had on October 7 sought feedback from public on whether the practice of triple talaq be abolished and whether a uniform civil code should be optional. (PTI)

New Delhi, Oct 13 : The Centre today sought a report from the Kerala government on the brutal killing of a 25- year-old BJP activist in Kannur district.

In a communication, the Home Ministry has asked the state government to provide details of the incident and steps taken to nab and punish those responsible for the crime.

The Home Ministry has also asked the Kerala government to inform it about the steps taken for

security of political workers in the state, official sources said.

BJP activist Remith was hacked to death in Kannur district, the home town of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan yesterday, within 48 hours of the murder of a CPI(M) activist and toddy shop worker Mohanan.

The BJP called for a 'bandh' in Kerala today to protest the killing of its party activist. (PTI)

JNU orders probe into burning of PM effigy on Dussehra

Strong statement:JNU students burn an effigy with 10 heads that included those ofPrime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah,

New Delhi, Oct 13: The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration on Thursday ordered an inquiry into the burning of an effigy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others by a section of students on the campus on the occasion of Dussehra by projecting them as Ravana.

"We have ordered an inquiry into the effigy burning incident and are examining the issue," said JNU Vice Chancellor Jagadesh Kumar, whose picture was also put on the effigy set ablaze on Tuesday night.

The move comes nearly a week after the varsity ordered a proctorial inquiry into the burning of an effigy of the Gujarat government and 'gaurakshak' (cow vigilantes) and issued show cause notices to the students concerned.

While Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed and heads of several other militant organisations were the faces of Ravana effigies

burnt on Dussehra across the country, members of the Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India (NSUI) chose the visages of the Prime Minister and BJP chief Amit Shah to represent the demon king and burnt the effigy on Tuesday.

They claimed that it was a protest against the Centre's "failure" to honour its promises and the "continuous attacks" on various educational institutions across the country.

While university officials maintained that no permission was sought for the event, the organisers claimed that effigy burning was a "routine" thing on the campus and it did not require any permission from the administration.

Besides Mr. Modi and Mr. Shah, the effigy had faces of Yoga guru Ramdev, Sadhvi Pragya, Nathuram Godse, Asaram Bapu and the Vice-Chancellor. The students also carried placards with the slogan, 'Truth shall prevail over evil.'(PTI)

Police have been deployed in Talegaon area.

Nashik, Oct 13: Curfew has been clamped in eight villages of Igatpuri and Trimbakeshwar tehsils in the wake of group clashes and incidents of stone pelting following alleged rape attempt of a minor girl by a teenager. Curfew was imposed last night as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order in Vilholi, Sanjegaon, Shevagedang, Anjenary, Talegaon, Mahirawani, Talwade and Gonde villages and will remain in force till tomorrow, a police official of rural control room said today.

Group clashes had broken out across these villages in both the tehsils on Tuesday evening leaving 13 people injured, one of them severely. Incidents of stone pelting in localities like Satpur, Pathardi Phata, Lekha Nagar and Rane Nagar under city police,

kept cops on their toes.

However, the situation in Nashik city was stated to be well under control, police said. Mobile internet services will continue to remain suspended till tomorrow to prevent spread of rumours.

The state transport bus services between Nashik and Mumbai which were suspended since Sunday on account of arson and stoning incidents, resumed today. Police have arrested 25 people in connection with the incidents of violence across the district.

Protests had erupted in adjoining villages and spread to Nashik after a 16-year-old boy allegedly tried to rape a five-year-old girl at Talegaon village near Trimbakeshwar. The boy, who has been taken into custody, was booked under relevant sections of the IPC and Protection of Children

from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. On October 9, 'rasta roko' agitations were staged by angry residents in Wadivhare, Ghoti and Anjaneri-phata villages on Mumbai-Agra national highway.

Police had lobbed teargas shells and also fired some rounds in the air at Talegaon to disperse the mob which had hurled stones at state transport buses and also torched vehicles of police on the highway, resulting into suspension of bus services between Mumbai and Nashik.

Incidents of stone pelting and arson were also reported in Jail Road area of city where a mob damaged a number of two-wheelers, cars and other vehicles parked along the road. Top police officials, including Commissioner of Police Ravindra Singhal, are closely monitoring the situation.

Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and State Woman Commission Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar visited the civil hospital here and met the relatives of the girl. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has given an assurance that the case would be tried in a fast-track court.

(PTI)

Amit Shah to NHRC notice to attend Buddhist Kerala govt over event in Kanpur death of TN man in police custody New Delhi, Oct 13: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to Kerala government over the death of a man from Tamil Nadu in police custody after he was arrested in connection with a theft case in Thalassery area.

The Commission has taken cognisance of media reports that Kalimuthu, in his 40s, who hailed from Salem district of Tamil Nadu, was allegedly tortured by police after being detained "without any reason".

The NHRC in a statement on Thursday said that it has issued the notice to the Director General of Police of the state and called for a detailed report, including the inquest, postmortem examination, video CD of the postmortem and other relevant reports as per standing directions given by the Commission.

"The Commission has observed that this is a case of violation of right to life of a person who died in

police custody, where he was reportedly, detained without any reason.

The callous attitude of the police personnel amounts to dereliction of duty on their part," the statement said.

There are reports that he was beaten up by police in custody following which he died.

Kalimuthu was found dead in custody on October 9, two days after he he was arrested in the theft case.

According to the report, carried on October 10, Kalimuthu along with another person, was "caught near a temple in Thalassery area by the public."

"The police came and took both of them in their custody. The police later found that the two were not involved in any theft but it did not release them immediately. As per police version, both of them were manhandled by the crowd after they were caught on suspicion," the statement said. (PTI)

Kanpur, Oct 13: BJP chief Amit Shah will attend a Buddhist event here tomorrow which will witness large presence of Dalits who have converted to Buddhism, seen as yet another attempt by the party to reach out to the community in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh.

Shah will attend the closing ceremony of the sixmonth long Dhamma Chetna Yatra at Palika Stadium and felicitate 110 monks at the event.

Kanpur BJP president Surendra Maithani said the Yatra, which was held in Uttar Pradesh, will reach Kanpurtomorrow. 30,000 people are expected to participate in the event.

"The programme aims at reaching out to the Dalit community and understanding the problems faced by them," he added.

Maithani said the Yatra is not related to the upcoming elections in the state.

"Shah is expected to arrive at Palika Stadium around 11 AM where he will address the crowd," he said.

A big stage has been set up in the stadium for the event which will also be attended by state BJPleaders, he said. (PTI)

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Blood pressure drugs may Home Remedies for Hair Loss increase depression risk Some commonly prescribed blood pressure medications may increase the risk of mood disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder, researchers including one of Indian origin have warned. In the study, that compared four common classes of antihypertensive drugs and risk of mood disorders, two drugs were associated with an increased risk for mood disorders, while one appears to decrease mood disorder risk, according to Sandosh Padmanabhan, Professor at University of Glasgow in the UK. "Mental health is underrecognised in hypertension clinical practice, and the possible impact of antihypertensive drugs on mental health is an area that physicians should be aware of

and consider if the treatment of high blood pressure is having a negative impact on their patient's mental health," Padmanabhan said.

Researchers collected data on 525,046 patients (ages 40-80) from two large secondary care Scottish hospitals.

They selected 144,066

patients being treated for hypertension with either angiotensin antagonists, beta blocker, calcium channel blockers or thiazide diuretics.

They were compared to a group of 111,936 patients not taking any of those drugs.

Researchers followed the patients for five years documenting hospitalisation for mood disorders, such as depression or bipolar disorder.

mood disorders compared to patients on other blood pressure medicines and patients on no antihypertensive therapy.

After more than 90 days on the antihypertensive medications, they found that there were 299 hospital admissions, predominantly due to major depression, among the patients studied, at an average 2.3 years after patients began antihypertensive treatment.

Those taking thiazide diuretics showed the same risk for mood disorders compared to patients taking no antihypertensive medicines.

Patients on beta-blockers and calcium antagonists were at two-fold increased risk of hospital admission for mood disorder, compared to patients on angiotensin antagonists.

Patients on angiotensin antagonists had the lowest risk for hospitalisation with

The presence of co-existing medical conditions increased the risk of mood disorders.

These findings suggest that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers that are used to treat hypertension may be useful as new or "repurposed" treatments for mood disorders, according to Padmanabhan.

The finding was published in the journal Hypertension.

Social networks key to acts of group violence A strong network of friends may be just as big a factor in acts of group violence as having a charismatic leader or a savvy battle plan, according to a new study. The findings may also apply to potentially violent activities associated with terrorism, revolutions and gangs, researchers said.

Researchers at Yale University in the US studied the social dynamics of the Nyangatom, a nomadic tribal group in East Africa that is regularly involved in violent raids with other groups.

They mapped the interpersonal connections among Nyangatom men over a three-year period, focusing on how those friendship networks affected the initiation of raids and participation in those raids.

"Social interactions in

networks are crucial for the emergence of positive phenomena, like cooperation and innovation, but they also play a role in other sorts of collective behaviour, like the seemingly spontaneous emergence of violence," said Nicholas Christakis, co-director of the Yale Institute for Network Science (YINS) and senior author of the study.

"People go to war with their friends, and the social network properties of such violent activities have rarely been explored," Christakis added.

The study found that the initiation of Nyangatom raids depended on the presence of leaders who had participated in many raids, had more friends and held central positions in the social network.

However, membership in raiding parties depended on a population much larger

than the leaders' network of friends.

Non-leaders, in fact, had a bigger impact on raid participation than leaders, by virtue of their own friendships.

"Collective action doesn't get off the ground with just a charismatic leader attracting random followers," said Alexander Isakov, co-first author of the study and a postdoc at the Human Nature Lab at YINS. "People are driven to participate in the group predominantly due to friend-

ship ties," said Isakov.

A surprising aspect of the findings, according to the researchers, was the interplay between leadership and friendship in an environment without any formal hierarchy.

The Nyangatom raiding groups are informal groups of peers, yet individuals played distinct roles that mirrored a formal leadership structure.

"They have no formal political leaders or chiefs," said co-first author Luke Glowacki, a research fellow

at the Institute for Advanced Study in France.

"The lack of political centralisation creates an opportunity to study the social dynamics of collective action in a way that is difficult in a state society such as our own.

We wanted to know how, outside of formal leadership or institutions, real-world collective behaviour, including violence, are initiated," said Glowacki.

The findings appear in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

10 Mistakes Women Make In Bed 1) Dont Fake It Its no secret we love women who have orgasms but faking it to please us only robs you of the pleasure you deserve and we want you to have. Besides, if we think we're doing it right, it only makes us repeat the same style that achieved the fictitious result, and only takes you further away from actually having orgasms with us.

What a shame. If it's our first time together, let's get off to an honest beginning.

If you dont have an orgasm, and he asks if you did, be honest and tell him the truth. The more you like the guy, the more honest you need to be with him.

2) Show & Tell Men are not mind readers.

If you are not having orgasms with us, show and tell us what we need to do, and dont be afraid of appearing too liberated. Men love a challenge, especially this one, and real men admire women who can talk us through it. Give honest feedback and lead us to the finish line. Its difficult to please a woman who cannot please herself. If you dont know what to tell us, and you dont masturbate, please start, and do use a normal size prop without electricity (ours doesnt have batteries). When you find the spot, action, intensity, or combination that works, tell us what it is, and

well work on that together until we make fireworks.

Thats recreation at its finest.

3) Connect If we are connected emotionally, the experience can last as long as we want it to last, and it can be the everything we both want it to be. Due to abandonment and other issues, some women go out of their way to disconnect. This behavior may protect your heart but will do nothing for our sexual experiences. Intimacy is not sex and sex is not intimacy, but intimate sex can be wonderful. If you have abandonment issues, try this: Say to yourself I may not love you tomorrow but right now I love you more than anyone Ive ever known. Now connect and give yourself to him. You just might have the orgasm of your life and he may too.

4) Dont Kick the Dog Rejection in lovemaking is the worst of all things. Men are a lot like puppies. Imagine coming home after a long day and your puppy bounces to the door with the most affectionate greeting, but rather than kneeling to shower him with love and affection, you kick the poor doggy. How often do you think that needs to happen before the little guy slows his approach and finally stops greeting you al-

together? The same goes for men. Unless you want him to lose interest, and that can happen quite easily, find the energy to get yourself into it, each time and forever.

5) Your Sex Drive The only difference between a great friendship and romance is sex. In matchmaking, I try to match sex drives right along with all of the other stuff. When I interview men and women, I ask them to tell me a number from one to ten, lowest to highest, of how often they like to have sex per week.

While a four and a six will usually work things out, a four and a seven likely wont, and neither will a two and a five, let alone a two and a seven. Save yourself six months in a relationship going nowhere. At the earliest point possible, mention your sex drive in a conversation so you two are on the same page. Note: Contrary to popular belief, most women have very healthy sex drives very.

6) Think Beyond The Bed That mattress is for sleeping, and occasionally for sex, but if your sex life is boring, you are probably horizontal way too much.

Find different places in the apartment, and find different places other than the apartment. Elevators, staircases, bathrooms and

boardrooms are only the beginning. Always be on the lookout for a great place to take your lover, and if you are creative, surprise him by leading him to the spot you discovered.

Guess what sweetheart? I found a new spot. Now get over here. Think 9 Weeks to make your love life last a lifetime.

7) Take the Lead we love it when you initiate sex. We feel desired when you initiate sex. We get totally turned on when you initiate sex. Initiate sex.

8) Go for an Oscar Not all women enjoy giving oral sex and we get that.

The ones who do make us feel like theyd do it for as long as we wanted. They dont rush it. Theyre happy to wait for us to signal to them that were ready for something else. Or at least thats how they make us feel. The result is that we feel better connected to you, which will make the main event last longer and nice for you as well. If you are one of the women who does not enjoy giving oral sex, it would be in your best interest to pretend you are going for an Academy Award for Best Actress in an Action Thriller.

9) Lets Talk or Not People are split on the subject of talking during sex.

Many can go either way.

Try to find out early what your partner likes and doesnt like when it comes to talking. I have a client that I introduced to a devout Catholic Italian Countess. They were in Saint Barths for their second rendezvous (their first was in Paris) when she mentioned to him every day how difficult it still was for her (at 32 years old) to escape the guilt of having sex. Midweek he called me for advice. Maybe she is hinting at what she really wants, I said. Try whispering you are such a bad girl while you are making love and shell let you know. The result? One orgasm after another. Sex is about pleasing your partner, and if everybody felt that way, wed all be a lot happier. Of course, life would be a lot easier too if you would simply tell us what youd like to hear or not hear.

10) Get In Sync If youve just started fooling around, and he caresses your hair or something innocuous like that, don't moan like you are being ravaged by a minotaur.

Melodrama during sex is highly annoying. On the other hand, if you are in sync, anything goes including all the sound effects of a jungle. And if one of you does something silly, go ahead and laugh so you both will. After all, were doing it for the fun, right?

There is nothing 2. Do this at least more attractive than a once a week. thick head of hair that glimmers with natural 2.

Indian health. But hair loss is a problem that many Gooseberry people suffer from.

For natural and fast hair growth, you can use There can be several Indian gooseberry, also factors behind hair loss known as amla. Indian such as environmental gooseberry is rich in vieffects, aging, too much tamin C, of which a destress, excessive smokficiency in the body can ing, nutritional deficiencause hair loss. cies, hormonal imbalance, genetic factors, The anti-inflammascalp infections, use of tory, antioxidant, antiwrong or chemically enbacterial, and the exforiched hair products, liating properties certain medicines and present in Indian goosemedical conditions like berry can help maintain thyroid disorder, autoimmune diseases, a healthy scalp and propolycystic ovary syn- mote hair growth. drome (PCOS), iron-de1. Mix one tableficiency anemia, and spoon each of Indian chronic illnesses. gooseberry or amla There are about pulp and lemon juice.

100,000 strands of hair 2. Massage your on your scalp and it is scalp with the mixture considered very normal thoroughly.

Cover to lose 50 to 100 strands your hair with a a day. But when you shower cap. start losing more than that, it's time for you to 3. Leave it on overtake some action so it night and shampoo doesn't progress to baldyour hair in the mornness or bald spots. Many ing. readily available ingredients can be used to 3. Fenugreek treat hair loss at home.

Fenugreek, also Here are the top five home remedies for hair known as methi, is highly effective in treatloss. ing hair loss. Fenugreek 1. Hair Oil Mas- seeds contain hormone antecedents that ensage hance hair growth and help rebuild hair folThe first step that you licles. They also contain can take to reduce hair proteins and nicotinic loss is to massage your acid that stimulate hair scalp with appropriate growth. hair oil. Proper hair and scalp massage will in1. Soak one cup of crease blood flow to the fenugreek seeds in wahair follicles, condition ter overnight. the scalp, and enhance the strength of your 2. In the morning, hair's roots. It will also grind them to make a promote relaxation and paste. reduce feelings of stress.

3. Apply the paste to your hair and cover You can use hair oils with a shower cap. Aflike coconut or almond ter about 40 minutes, oil, olive oil, castor oil, rinse your hair. amla oil, or others. Add a few drops of rosemary 4. Follow this remessential oil to the base edy every morning for oil for better and faster a month. results. Other types of oil that you can use are 4. Onion Juice emu oil, argan oil, and wheat germ oil.

Onion juice helps treat hair loss due to its 1. Massage any of high sulfur content, the hair oils mentioned which helps improve above onto your hair blood circulation to the and scalp by applying hair follicles, regenerate light pressure with hair follicles and reduce your fingertips. inflammation.

The antibacterial properties in onion juice also help kill germs and parasites, and treat scalp infections that can cause hair loss.

In a 2002 study published in the Journal of Dermatology, almost 74 percent of the study participants who applied onion juice on the scalp experienced significant hair regrowth. Ă˜ Extract the juice of one onion by grating it and then strain it. Apply the juice directly onto the scalp. Leave it on for about 30 minutes, and then wash it off. Finally, shampoo your hair. Ă˜ Mix together three tablespoons of onion juice and two tablespoons of aloe vera gel.

You can also add one tablespoon of olive oil.

Apply this mixture onto your scalp and leave it on for at least 30 minutes before rinsing it off and shampooing your hair.

Repeat either of these remedies two or three times a week for several weeks.

5. Aloe Vera Aloe vera contains enzymes that directly promote healthy hair growth. Also, its alkalizing properties can help bring the scalp and hair's pH to a more desirable level, which can greatly promote hair growth.

Regular use can also relieve scalp itching, reduce scalp redness and inflammation, add strength and luster to hair, and alleviate dandruff. Both aloe vera gel and juice will work.

1. Apply aloe vera gel or juice onto the scalp.

2. Leave it on for a few hours and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

3. Repeat the process three to four times a week.

You can also consume one tablespoon of aloe vera juice daily on an empty stomach to enjoy better hair growth.

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Mulder, Wadoo goals help Chennaiyin FC to their first win of the season Chennai, Oct 13: Chennaiyin FC beat FC Goa 2-0 in front of an 18,000-strong home crowd at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. In what was an exciting end-to-end Hero ISL 2016 encounter, Hans Mulder and Mehrajuddin Wadoo scored in the 15th and 26th minutes to help the Super Machans to their first win of the season.

The visitors started well and nearly had a chance in the second minute when Chennaiyin’s Karanjit Singh rushed into a ball from the FC Goa midline. A confusion between him and Eli Sabiá resulted in the ball being gifted to Goa’s Reinaldo but the danger was averted when Sabiá successfully tackled him inside the box.

The hosts had their first real opportunity in the ninth minute when a ball

by Mulder found Laxmikanth Kattimani in an awkward position.

Baljit Sahni was quick to get into the mix but he fouled his marker before he could find a shot at goal.

The deadlock was broken in the 15th minute with a swift move by the Super Machans. Raphael Augusto found Mulder in

Chennaiyin FC edged past Goa FC in a crucial match.

yards of space down the middle, who simply controlled the ball, moved a yard to open up his body and coolly struck the ball into the bottom right corner past the diving Kattimani to make it 1-0.

FC Goa tried to find a quick response to the goal with two attacks in quick succession. The first in the 18th minute saw Raju Gaikwad make a run down the right only to see his attempt at a cross being thwarted by Karanjit. A better opportunity presented itself three minutes later when Joffre put a ball into Rafael Coelho, who had a free header. Karanjit

collected his feeble attempt happily though.

Chennaiyin made it 2-0 almost against the run of play in the 26th minute when Wadoo’s shot took a huge deflection off Brazilian Rafael Dumas and went into the goal with a hapless Kattimani lunging to his left.

FC Goa finished the half strongly with a couple of good chances by Coelho. A run down the right saw him forcing a save off Karanjit, who palmed the ball away to his right in the 30th minute and then Sahil Tavora’s floating ball was headed just wide by the Brazilian six minutes

later.

FC Goa brought on Richarlyson in place of Lucio as an attacking change right after the break clearly in their search for goals and the game opened up as Dumas sent in a lovely ball to Coelho but his shot only managed to hit the side-netting.

With the visitors creating one chance after another, Chennaiyin tried to hit back on the counter. One such move in the 57th minute had Mulder lobbying it through to Davide Succi, who shoved off his marker and had a brilliant first touch. Kattimani, however, cut down the angle and just about managed to toe the ball, deflecting it and making a crucial tackle to avert danger.

There was almost an own goal moment when Reinaldo’s left foot curler into the box was headed just over the crossbar for a corner by a diving John Arne Riise. The game heading into its final stretch could have been killed off in the 78th minute when Chennaiyin substitute Dudu held off three defenders and passed the ball to Mulder, who got in a brilliant dummy to put Sahni in the clear. But the defender scoffed his shot wide into

Match Awards: Club award: Chennaiyin FC

Amul Fittest Player of the Match: Sanjay Balmuchu

DHL Winning Pass of the Match: Raphael Augusto

Maruti Suzuki Swift Moment of the Match: Hans Mulder

ISL Emerging Player of the Match: Jerry Lalrinzuala

Hero of the Match: Hans Mulder the side-netting as the best chance of the second half went begging.

Trindade Goncalves had a late one-two with Julio Cesar and fired in a leftfooter towards the near post but Karanjit made an easy save as the defending champions handed FC Goa their third defeat on the trot.(Agencies)

England captain Jos Buttler SA beat Russia, set up 'anxious' before Bangladesh win title clash against Brazil away with a series win," he said of his role as captain.

"I don't think we can underestimate what we have achieved here. It's a tough place to come. It's been a fantastic tour.

"The crowd has been fantastic and we have been looked after brilliantly.

"We are a pretty young and inexperienced team, we will learn a lot from here," he added.

Sam Billings, playing in his first match of the series, hit 62 while Ben Duckett made 63, his second half-century of the series, to settle England early on in a relatively tough chase.

Jos Buttler led the England ODI team in Bangladesh in place of Eoin Morgan, who dropped out of the series citing security concerns.

AFP Chittagong, Oct 13 : England's Jos Buttler admitted to being "anxious" about captaining the side for their controversial one-day international tour of Bangladesh, before coming away with a thrilling series win.

Buttler was named skipper after regular one-day captain Eoin Morgan decided against going on the tour after Islamist militants earlier this year attacked and killed 22 mostly foreign hostages at a Dhaka cafe.

Security concerns have hung over the series, with the mas-

sacre casting doubt on whether Bangladesh's security forces could guarantee the England team's safety.

But Buttler said the tour had been fantastic so far and praised his players for a gritty performance on Wednesday to defeat Bangladesh by four wickets and clinch the series 2-1.

"I think we showed immense character," Buttler said after the match that saw England restrict the home side to 277-6 and hit the winning runs with 13 balls to spare.

"I was nervous and anxious a little bit about doing it but I think I enjoyed the role to come

But two wickets each by Shafiul Islam and skipper Mashrafe Mortaza kept the home side in contention, before Ben Stokes (47 not out) and Chris Woakes (27 not out) took England home comfortably.

Earlier, England leg spinner Adil Rashid engineered a career-best 4-43 to restrict Bangladesh to a modest score, after openers Tamim Iqbal (45) and Imrul Kayes (46) gave the home side a solid start with a 80-run stand.

England and Bangladesh will now play a two-Test series starting in Chittagong on October 20, when Alastair Cook will take over from Buttler as England captain.

PTI Bambolim, Oct 13 : South Africa scored a comfortable 3-1 win over Russia to set up title clash against Brazil in the BRICS U-17 football tournament at GMC Stadium, here today.

South Africa, who played a disciplined game, scored through Lyle Foster(21st minute), Mswati Mavuso (54th) and Luke le Roux (82nd).

Russia, who enjoyed territorial advantage, created several chances but could not get past rival custodian Glen Baadjie. However, Russia pulled one back through Skrobotov IIia in the 45th minute.

South Africa, who finished second with seven points from four matches, will face Brazil in the final on Saturday.

Russia, meanwhile, finished third with six points from as many matches.

Russia, who needed a draw to make it to the final, started well and created couple of scoring chances but could not get past rival keeper Glen, who stood tall in front of the goal post.

South Africa came with a counter move and took the lead in the 21st minute through Lyle Foster.

Russia, who went into of-

fensive in search of the equaliser, came close with Kolesnichenko Kirill and Lopatin combining well upfront.

However, Russia drew level in the dying minute of the first half from a corner with Skrobotov IIia deflecting the ball into the net as Glen was beaten by the flight of the ball.

After the break, South Africa regained their the lead in the 54th minute when Mavuso found himself free inside the box from a through pass and found the net with a left footer.

Unpreturbed by the set back, Russia kept on mounting pressure on their rival and had two clear chances but first Klesnicheako Kirill's left footer was put out by keeper Baadjie and few minutes latter Kirill and Daniil failed to put the ball into the net off a cross from the right after the South Africa defence was beaten.

South Africa came up with a counter move and sealed the victory with another goal in the 82nd minute.

A long lob on top of the box saw Russian defender Ianov Danila's feeble clearance go to Luke Le Roux, who uncorked a pile driver that found the far corner of the net.

Pakistan women's football team striker dies in accident Karachi, Oct 13 : Pakistan's women's football team striker Shahlyla Ahmadzai Baloch has died in a car accident on Thursday.

Police officials said that Shahlyla was returning with her cousin, Fadeayan Baloch, with whom she was engaged too, from a restaurant when the Toyota Cruiser she was travelling in went out of control and crashed into a sidewalk and iron pool.

The police said Shahlyla was

Baloch (left) was one of the finest strikers for Pakistan women's football team

sitting in the passenger seat when the accident took place.

"It is true that she passed away," a family member said.

Baloch, 21, was one of the finest strikers for Pakistan women's football team. She represented the country at the South Asian Football Federation Women Football Championship 2014 in Islamabad, which was the last international event that Pakistan women's team competed in.

She also had the honour of be-

ing the first Pakistani woman footballer to get a hat-trick abroad when she played for a club in Maldives last year.

She also made the score-sheet in Pakistan's 4-1 victory over Bhutan in 2014 SAFF Women's Championship.

Her sister, Raheela Zaman, has been manager of the Pakistan team and her mother, Senator Rubina Irfan, has been chairperson of the Pakistan Football Federation women's wing.

India trail New Zealand by three points in the ICC ODI rankings.

India need to win ODI series against New Zealand 4-1 to move up in ICC rankings India (110 points) presently trail New Zealand (113 points) by three points and will need to win the series by 4-1 to become third.

PTI Dubai, Oct 13 : Fourthranked India will have to win the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand by at least a 4-1 margin to move up a position in the ICC team rankings.

India (110 points) presently trail New Zealand (113 points) by three points but will need to win the series by 4-1 or better to claim the third position.

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult will start the fivematch series as the number-one ranked bowler while India's highest ranked bowler is R Ashwin, who has been rested for the series.

In the batsmen rankings, Virat Kohli remains in number two spot behind A B de Villiers.

Amongs other teams, Australia opener David Warner has surged to a career-best third position but Australia have lost vital points in the ODI team

rankings following a 5-0 whitewash at the hands of South Africa.

Warner has gained nine positions and moved into the top 10 for the first time after accumulating 386 runs during the series in South Africa, including a fighting 173 in the final match in Cape Town which Australia lost by 31 runs.

Some fine performances by the South Africa players have helped their team leapfrog New Zealand and India to within two points of world champion Australia's tally of 118 points. South Africa had started the series tied at 110 points and gained six points, while Australia plunged from 124 to 118 points.

South Africa left-handers Quinton de Kock and Rilee Rossouw have also made significant gains in the latest rankings update, which takes into account 16 ODIs from 25 September to 12 October and

includes Bangladesh's home series against Afghanistan and England, and the Pakistan-West Indies series in the United Arab Emirates. It also features Ireland's one-off matches against Australia and South Africa.

De Kock, who scored 300 runs in the series including an innings of 178 off 113 balls in the opening ODI in Centurion for what was the secondhighest individual score for South Africa, has moved up five places to fourth rank. Rossouw's 311 runs in the series saw him move up 30 slots to a career-best 32nd rank.

Pakistan's Babar Azam climbed up the table to a career-best 15th position with his three consecutive centuries that helped notch a 3-0 win over the West Indies. Babar's knocks of 120, 123 and 117 saw him make a huge jump of 57 positions as he moved into the top-20 for the first time.

Kyrgios fined $16,500 over Shanghai meltdown

Nick Kyrgios PTI New Delhi, Oct 13 : Australia's Nick Kyrgios was hit with a $16,500 fine on Thursday after his extraordinary performance at the Shanghai Masters where he tanked points and argued with fans.

The combustible world number 14 received the maximum $10 000 fine for "lack of best efforts", plus $5 000 for abusing a spectator and another $1 500 for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Trouble-prone Kyrgios, 21, patted a slow serve into his opponent's court and failed to properly contest several points in his 6-3, 6-1 defeat to 110th-ranked Mischa Zverev.

Kyrgios also clashed with the chair umpire and fans, received a code violation for swearing and had a heated argument with one spectator when he was fac-

ing match points.

Afterwards, he lashed out at the crowd who booed him on several occasions during the second-round match and as he left the court.

"I'm good at hitting a tennis ball at the net. Like, big deal. I don't owe them anything. It's like, it's my choice," he said.

"If you don't like it, I didn't ask you to come watch. Just leave. If you're so good at giving advice and so good at tennis, why aren't you as good as me? Why aren't you on the tour?"

It was just the latest incident involving the Australian No 1, who received a one-month suspended ban last year for a lewd comment about Stan Wawrinka's girlfriend.

Kyrgios later apologised for the Shanghai meltdown when he tweeted: "Not

good enough today on many levels, I'm better than that. I can go on about excuses but there are none.

Sorry."

World No 1 Novak Djokovic said Kyrgios was one of the game's biggest talents but that he had "life lessons" to learn.

"Not many great things are spoken about him lately," said the Serb.

"I'm sorry to hear that, because I share the opinion of many players and many people in the tennis world, that he's one of the greatest talents that the game has seen lately and he's got huge potential.

"He's been doing well... you've got to give him credit for that. But on the other hand, he obviously has life lessons to learn.

He's still relatively young, so hopefully that's going to happen."

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