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ASSENG/2015/64205
Vol. II
Issue I
Dibrugarh, Sunday, June 19, 2016
INDIA GO DOWN BY TWO RUNS TO ZIMBABWE IN FIRST T20I IN HARARE
DURAIAPPAH STADIUM A SYMBOL OF OPTIMISM, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: PM MODI
DGP Visits Kaziranga Golaghat , June 18: At the time when the Forest Department of Assam is on the headlines for negative reasons the Director General of Police , Assam Mukesh Sahai visited Kaziranga National Park and held a meeting with the Forest , Police and Village Defence Officials . DGP Sahai last night visited the KNP and a meeting was held at the Kohora Range Office where he reviewed the ongoing poaching in the National Park and its surrounding areas . Mukesh Sahai appealed all the Forest , Police and Village Defence Officials to take strong steps against poaching unitedly and with mutual co operation. (Correspondent)
All Assam One Act Play Competition Golaghat, June 18: An One Act Play Competition in fond memory of one of the best comedy actors of Assamese Film Industry and Former Vice Principal of Golaghat Commerce College Rana Tamuli will be held in Golaghat . The Commerce College Cine Theatrical Society has organised this three day long competition for the first time from June 24 at Rana Tamuli Auditorium of Golaghat Commerce College . Several drama groups from different parts of the state have already ensured their p a r t i c i p a t i o n . (Correspondent)
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Radha Mohan Singh today reviewed different schemes and programmes of Agriculture and allied departments in presence of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister for Agriculture Atul Bora and Minister for Fisheries, Parimal Suklabaidya and senior officials of Government of India and Government of Assam. The Union Agriculture Minister urged the officials to put in more efforts for the welfare of farmers and to work with a mission mode to step up agriculture produce with a view to double the income of the farmers. “The agriculture scenario is going through difficult times and to overcome it more efforts have to be put in by the officials so that the benefits of the different schemes percolate to the
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Buffeted by political attacks coupled with unending speculation over his continuance, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Saturday said no to a second term in the post, a surprise decision the industry and opposition parties termed as nation's loss.
ECONOMIC BLOCKADE SPRAWLS INTO MULTIPLE BLOCKADES, COMMON PEOPLE HIT HARD
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A Staff Reporter Itanagar, June 18 The Digital Mission of Arunachal Pradesh gets a major boost after a detailed roadmap was agreed upon by the Govt of India. This development is a result of the threadbare deliberations with Smti. Aruna Sharma, Secretary, DeitY (Ministry of IT), Director General, Ms. Nita Verma, of NIC and their respective officers in a strategy meeting held on 16th June 2016 at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi with a team led by Chief Secretary, Mrs. Shakuntala Gamlin, the Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh. The purpose of this high-level strategy meeting as attended by the top decisionmakers was to address the various issues and bottle-necks with regard to IT, eGovernance and Telecom issues in the State. The Chief Secretary briefed about the status of the various core infrastructure projects such as NOFN, SWAN, SDC, USOF, NKN, etc. and stated that, though these projects are in traction within the State but
agriculture fields vis-a-vis the farmers,” he added. Exhorting upon the officials to prepare Annual Action Plan, Singh said, “The agriculture officials have to go to the districts to prepare the Action Plans. If we can come all the way from Delhi to Guwahati, then the officials in Dispur have to go to the districts to assess the ground reality and to prepare the Annual Action Plan by meeting the requirements.” The Minister pointed out that there could no excuses for officials for delay in getting funds from the Ministry as ‘per the direction of our Prime Minister, funds go straight to the coffers of the State exchequers after vote on account within 24 hours.” Singh urged the officials to adopt latest technologies visa-vis mobile app, smart phones and video conferencing instead of doing work manually to update data from the fields on a regular basis. Contd. on Page 4
Key Highlights @VSAT locations Wi-fi of VSATs for enablement for public access after office hours
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their progress is slow. Therefore, she urged DeitY, to strengthen this infrastructure comprehensively and called for a different approach for the state. The major decisions of the meeting were: • With the intention of making good the late start a fast tracking strategy for the IT initiatives was agreed upon for a turnkey solution by the Govt
Trans-Arunachal Highway. In-depth VSAT throughout State as alternate back-up. Digital Sewa Kendra’s
of India through NIC for both the State Wide Area Network and State Data Center in the State. • Shifting fast to high gears, the Chief Secretary called for an immediate roll-out of existing citizen-centric and governance related e-Solution of NIC after customization for the State’s requirements which the Govt of India agreed to implement in a timebound
Comprehensive IT mapping of State by NIC & DeitY including tele-density and internet penetration up to last mile. NIC manpower enhancements immediate replication of the Drug Procurement System with eMedical Records in the State
manner. • Till the Optical Fiber Connectivity (OFC) comes to the State, alternate connectivity technology by usage by leveraging satellite capabilities of GOI to take e governance to all parts of the State was agreed upon and VSATs will be established in 100 administrative centres fully funded by Govt of India Contd. on Page 3
Another shocker from a private school in Tinsukia, suspends class because of no electricity
Ruing that his work on containing inflation and cleaning up books of the banks was "yet to be completed", Rajan said, "While I was open to seeing these developments through, on due reflection, and after consultation with the government, I want to share with you that I will be
Students of the school blocking the NH-37 and (inset) the arrested teacher. Pic - Ratul Gohain A Staff Reporter Dibrugarh, June 18
A teacher of Kutuha High School in Dibrugarh district was arrested by the police following the death of a class X student today. The accused teacher Rebo Kalita was arrested from his residence at Moran. Torit Sonowal (15) died on Friday night at Assam Medical College and Hospital. Police said that on June 15, the student had to undergo severe punishment over some disciplinary matter. The students’ of the school today gathered in front of the school and demanded for capital punishment for the accused teacher. He is said to have suffered severe internal and external injuries and was admitted to
the Assam Medical College and Hospital where he breathed his last. As the news of his death spread, the school students came out in protest against the teacher and staged a demonstration on the NH-37 near Barbaruah blocking the busy highway for over nearly an hour. “We condemn such atrocities on students and demand a strict law against such teacher,’’ said a students’ leader. “The people have blocked the road for an hour and demanded severe punishment of teacher Rebo Kalita. After that Circle officer and police personnel reached the spot and controlled the situation. The people submitted a memorandum to the Deputy
Commissioner of Dibrugarh through Circle officer,’’ said Dibrugarh SP Bir Bikram Gogoi. The accused teacher was sent to jail. The students alleged that Torit was caned by the teacher over 50 times at the teacher’s common room as a result of which he suffered severe injuries on his head, neck and ear. Some of the students including a few girl students who were also subjected to beating by the same teacher on earlier occasions also showed injuries marks on their bodies to media persons present there. A case was registered against the teacher under section 302 of the IPC at the Barbaruah police station following a FIR filed by the deceased student’s father Hemanta Sonowal.
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management and principal of Tinsukia English Academy suddenly suspendend the classes for the day at around 9.45 in the morning, hours after the school started. The reason for cancellation of classes was that their was no power supply since morning which did not go well with the parents. The school did not stop here, they did not even bothered to inform the parents
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of the children studying in classes KG to 12 about the sudden cancellation of classes which normally gets over at 1.30 in the afternoon, leaving hundreds of students stranded at the school premises and gate. Somehow one of the parent crossing the school came to know about the suspension of the classes and he informed
another parent who was his friend. Slowly one after the other, parents learnt about it over next 2 hours and rushed to pick up their child leaving all other works.
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Rajan says no to second term; Industry terms it nation's loss PTI Mumbai/New Delhi, Jun 18
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Arunachal’s Digital Mission gets Teacher sent to jail major boost as Govt. of India over student death agrees upon a detailed roadmap
Union Agriculture minister reviews different schemes and programme A Staff Reporter Guwahati, June 18
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attack on him recently accusing him of destroying economy with his hawkish stance on interest rates.
Speculation has been rife over whether Rajan, former IMF Chief Economist known to have predicted the 2008 global financial crisis, would get a second term after BJP leader Subramanian Swamy launched a no-holds barred
Swamy had also questioned whether Rajan was "mentally, fully Indian" as he holds a US Green Card, among other allegations. 53-year-old Rajan, who
took charge as RBI Governor in September 2013 with a three-year term, had also ruffled feathers in the saffron camp with his outspoken views on issues like intolerance and his remarks about India being 'one-eyed king in the land of blind'.
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DIBRUGARH, SUNDAY, JUNE 19
PAGE 2 ASTRO FOR YOU Aries Do something really exciting today - perhaps you could put on your trekking boots and explore unknown territories. You need to keep busy but not to go overboard. In group activities today, everybody will focus their attention on you. Taurus Your enthusiasm will be as contagious as your smile today. People will stand charmed by your high spirits. There will be stressful moments, but things will look up later in the day. Take some time off if things get too hectic for you. Gemini Today, you are likely to be rather emotional and sentimental. Your love for performing arts may make you take up lessons in classical music or traditional dance. And much to your delight, your sweetheart will treat you to a surprise candlelit dinner. Cancer Your way of talk today will be such that it can cause misunderstanding. In a fit of emotion, you will take a hasty decision. You will regret the same in future, but you will also get a chance to rectify the same. Do not take a any ad hoc or temporary decision but a firm decision. Leo Talk of being busy! It seems like today; you shall take the cake, and perhaps, be the icing on it as well. It is likely that the day is going to be very hectic for you in terms of work and business. You may be engaged in official conversations and dealings. Also, don't be surprised to find yourself in meetings as you attempt to take stock of your business situation. After such a long and tiring day, it is only normal for you to unwind later in the evening with your sweetheart. Virgo You will spend most of today in the company of family and friends.. Students may focus on upcoming examinations and will learn to balance study and leisure time, in equal measure. It is a good day to buy real estate. Overall, a day to live low and let your mind run free in its pursuit of pleasure. Libra Today is the day when you seem to agree with everything that people say, without striking even a note of criticism. It's just one of those days when you are amazed by all things around you. Such an elastic approach will enable you to be reasonable in your views and sensible in your ways. Scorpio It may have been on the cards for long and finally, you may end up buying a state-of-the-art motor vehicle or a palatial house of your dreams today. In addition, your generous mood may also egg you on to buy an expensive gift for your life partner. If you do not let the generosity burn a hole through your pocket, you may have an overall satisfying day. Sagittarius Round and round they tumble, the wheels of life, smoothly gliding into a routine. You may spend your day in discontent due to the rut of regular activities. Sadly, there is little hope or adventure that might make this day worthwhile for you. There will be glimpses of excitement in the evening but on the whole, it will be nothing to write home about. Capricorn You are beaming with optimism and positive energy. Such strong vibes will penetrate through the day and maintain the energy level right till the end. Not everyone is blessed with such spirit, so will certainly have an upper hand at work, be it your profession or business. You will enjoy a smooth, peaceful and beautiful married life with your spouse. Aquarius You may fall in love today! If single, romance colours your day with a rainbow. If married, you may enjoy a quiet but romantic evening with your spouse. If nothing else, it's a good time to pour over your photo albums and float in nostalgia. Pisces Today you will feel like sharing you innermost feelings with those that you are close to. You will find yourself communicating better and this will result in attracting intellectual people towards you. You will get an opportunity to work with very educated and well established people. This will result in personal progress at work.
PRASAR BHARATI (India's Public Service Broadcaster) ALL INDIA RADIO : DIBRUGARH (M.W.529.1m/KHz567 F.M. 101.30 MHz) Phone No.-03732325456 E-mail -dibrugarh@air.org.in Facebook Page-All India Radio Dibrugarh Programme Highlights 19-6-16 (SUNDAY) 5-35 A.M-Bhaktigeeti (Devotional Songs) 6-10 A.M-Swasthya Charcha (Health Programme) 6-30 A.M-Bidyarthir Anusthan 7-15 A.M-Aajir Dinto (Morning Information Service) 7-30 A.M-Geetanjali (Assamese Modern Songs) 8-35 A.M-Surar Panchoi (Composite Programme of Assamese Film Songs) 9-05 A.M- Antara (Composite Programme of Hindi Film Songs) 12-30 P.M-Hindi Film Songs 1-50 P.M-Adhunik Geet 2-30 P.M-Western Music 3-45 P.M-Programme in Miju Mishmi 4-05 P.M-Programme in Khamti 4-25 P.M-Programme in Wancho 4-45 P.M-News for Arunachal Pradesh 5-00 P.M-Programme in Idu 5-20 P.M-Programme in Tangsa 5-40 P.M-Programme in Nocte 6-15 P.M-Ganya Raijor Anusthan (Rural Programme) 7-15 P.M-Yuvavani (Youth Programme) 7-45 P.M-Daakpakhili 8-00 P.M-Ekalabya (Sponsored Programme of K.K Handique State Open University) 9-30P.M-Radio Serial in Hindi-"Marudhar Ke Phool" Sd-/H.O.P
Richa Mittal, wife of DC, Sivasagar, Birendra Mittal taking part in a 7-day Yoga camp organised by Akhil Bharatiya Marwari Mahila Sanmilan at Hindu Dharma Sabha Naamghar today. Pic - Neelam Kakoty Mazumdar
Shakti Mahila Mondol lauds C M Sonowal ET Correspondent, Haflong June 18 : Shakti Mahila Mondol, a front line women organization in Dima Hasao lauded Sri Sarbananda Sonowal, Chief Minister for his recent crackdown on corrupt government officials which has created panic among the corrupt officials in the state. Extending their full support to the Chief Minister Sri Sonowal in his drive against the corrupt government officials, Smt Parboti Thaosen, President of SMM said due to such corrupt practices of the these corrupt officials, the women folk of our society are also
the worst sufferers in addition to hindrances in development of the society. Therefore we the members of the SMM appealed to the Government of Assam under the dynamic leadership of Sri Sarbananda Sonowal to cause enquiry against the corrupt officials in Dima Hasao also. She said, earlier, Dima Hasao was considered as the place of punishment posting of officials and mostly the officers on the verge of retirement, suspended, CBI charge sheeted officials from outside were posted in Dima Hasao with an excuse of 'no one wants to come to Dima Hasao' but
there were also plenty of instances that many officials try tooth and nail to remain in Dima Hasao even after repeated transfer or even after release from the council. She disclosed that recently her organization has raised voice against such corrupt and CBI charge sheeted official to the high ups of N C Hills Autonomous Council and also to the Governor of Assam requesting to cause inquiry. She further appealed to the Chief Minister Sri Sonowal to find out a mechanism so
that official having integrity, empathy, better understanding and desire to serve the people of rural masses as their own people could be posted in Dima Hasao, since the district of Dima Hasao is an abode of as many as thirteen tribes and six non-tribe living since time immemorial. They are having rich and distinct culture, dialect and tradition which could be termed as Mini North East. More over the district was blamed for wrong reasons wherein the mass people were not at all involved, corrupt people from outside the district always treated Dima Hasao as
their hunting ground for themselves. She felt that this time, the government of Assam would be conscious enough to post the good officials to Dima Hasao and also to curb the menace of corruption in the government departments so that development can take place in the district in true sense. There has been reports that as soon as after the formation of new Government in Assam, with the Chief Minster Sri Sarbananda Sonowal, a group of corrupt officials started lobbying in Dispur claiming closeness to some ministers in the Sonowals' cabinet.
AASU submits memorandum to CM Sarbananda Sonowal against corruption manded enquiry into the misappropriation of fund allotted earlier in the entire departments”.
ET Correspondent Dhemaji, June 18: Today at around 11.30 am, Dhemaji district AASU organised a protest rally in Dhemaji town and submitted memorandum to CM, through DC demanding irradiation of corruption in nearly all the governments departments. Krishna Ranjan Chutia, General Secretary of Dhemaji District AASU, addressing the rally in which nearly five hundred students from different part of the district participated said that “the district is full of people like Mahat Chandra Talukdar, DFO
AASU submits memorandum to CM Sarbananda Sonowal against corruption who was arrested on last Monday while taking bribe from vehicle owners”. Chutia when contacted by The Eastern Today over
phone, after rally said that, “during the period last Government, we demanded stopping of corruption in the district and in the entire
departments, but did not paid any attention. We hope changes from this new government. We have de-
“Today is the first day of protest against corruption in the district, to mark the day we locked the office of DTO where no work is executed without money. We appealed the Government to check that the fund allotted is properly utilised or not” said Chutia during the rally. Our rally was organised to attract the attention of CM Sarbananda Sonowal led government to check the massive corruption which have thrown Dhemaji district in dark.
NCHAC met Central government needs to reform the Governor and CM present education system so that Assamese lanET Correspondent Haflong June 18 : Shri Debolal Gorlosa, Chief Executive Member along with Executive Members of N.C. Hills Autonomous Council, Dima Hasao District, Haflong had met Governor of Assam the 17th of June 2016 at Raj Bhawan, Kharguli, Guwahati and Hon'ble Chief Minister of Assam yesterday the 16" of June 2U16 regarding various important issues of the District of Dima Hasao. The first priority of discussion was regularisation of salary of Council Normal Sector Employees. Governor Shri P.B. Acharya had given a very positive response and has assured to have a discussion with Chief Minister of Assam to sort out the issues relating to payment of pending salary of the Council Normal Sector Employees within a short period. The Chief Minister of Assam Shri Sarbananda Sonowal assured of an indepth study of the issues and finding a permanent solution. The delegation proposed to both Governor and Chief Minister of Assam to increase the Grant -in - Aid from the present Rs 30 Cores to Rs 50 Crores annually. In this positive response was received from both of them, stated a press release signed by Samuel Changsan, spokesman, Executive Committee, N.C. Hills Autonomous Council, Dima Hasao District Haflong. The delegation also discussed with regard to NEEPCO Hydro Electric Project at Umrangso, since 1976, regarding the matter relating to share of free power that has been given to the state of Assam and Meghalaya @ 6% each. The State shares of Assam & Meghalaya of free power of NEEPCO Ltd. needs to be look into for finding an amicable mechanism involving the concerned states and district through constitutional and legitimate share distribution. The district of Dima Hasao is the most affected entity owing to setting up of
NEEPCO Project. The demand for share for free power from NEEPCO by the Dima Hasao district is legitimate as per the provision of the Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution. The Governor of Assam assured to initiate this matter with the Central and the State Government to reach a permanent solution faced by the N.C. Hills Autonomous Council. it is also pertinent to reflect here that the huge and long pending royalties to the N.C. Hills Autonomous Council for use of forest produce of Dima Hasao District by companies and organisation namely Dalmia Bharat Cements Ltd, Hindustan Papers Corporation Ltd., Broad Gauge Construction Companies, National Highways Construction Companies etc added owes to the Council at this time of financial distress. The Hon'ble Governor of Assam supported the view and suggested to approach the concerned defaulters with a strong message to clear up the legitimate dues of the Council lest punitive measures against them be initiated. So that the burning issue of salaries of Council Normal Sector Employees be solved to a certain extent with the pending revenue received. Governor of Assam is very keen for the development of Dima Hasao district and also has concern for the public of Dima Hasao district. He has strongly instructed the delegation to concentrate on the all round development of the district of Dima Hasao and not to compromise in any situation in implementing the developmental schemes. He also had advice the delegation to remain strong and stable and to give good governance so that the public of Dima Hasao district would not suffer anymore owing to political instability. The present Executive Committee of N.C. Hills Autonomous Council should fully dedicate their time and energy for the betterment of the citizens of the district in particular and the district in general, he added.
guage can be saved from extinction: Dr. Bora ET Correspondent Sivasagar, June 18: Central government needs to reform the present education system so that Assamese language can be saved from extinction, said Asom Sahitya Sabha (ASS) President Dr. Dhurbajyoti Bora. He delivered his third Professor Sarat Mahanta Memorial lecture in the auditorium of the Yuva Dol here on Saturday organized by Sivasagar Press Club. Speaking on theme ‘Security of Assamese languageliterature and culture: Present & Future’, Dr. Bora criticized the policies taken for the education systems of Assamese and other regional languages in the country by the central government. “If language faces challenges, there is indispensable threat for the culture. For the total development of Indian culture, the re-
gional languages of our country need to be secured and developed,” said Dr. Bora. “The trend of commercialization of school education is identified as a major concern for Assamese medium schools. As a result, Assamese language is facing a threat in the race of survival.” Dr. Bora also said that he would write a letter to the central government to in-
troduce a series of schools in the name of Navodaya Bharati Vidyalay. Sivasagar Zila Sahitya Sabha President, Sonaram Baruah lighted the lamp, while Sibsagar Press Club Secretary, Inamul Hazarika anchored the programme. Sivasagar Superintendent of Police and Sivasagar Press Club President Dr. Saumarjyoti Mahanta also spoke during the programme.
Governor's Concern over functioning of APSC A Staff Reporter Guwahati, June 18: Hon'ble Governor of Assam, Shri P B Acharya has written to Shri. R.K Paul, Chairman of Assam Public Service Commission regarding the functioning of APSC. The Governor said that the Institution has become the
center of controversies over its selection process which has also been reflected in the media. It added that it is high time to bring transparency in the system and remove the trust deficit which the institution has been experiencing.
Creating good governance in an institution may lead to the reputation and high respect by the society, it added. It also directed to prepare a roadmap for the improvement of the existing system urgently to address the issues and submit to him.
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Bordumsa police intensifies anti-drugs crusades, Medical Camps by VKAJ in Namsai arrested 3 addicts with sufficient possession ET Correspondent Bordumsa, June 18: Following the failure of local organizations and associations to curb the menace of wide scale consumption and circulation of various forms of narcotics in and around Bordumsa circle in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, the team Bordumsa Police headed by OC R Borang and Si RK Yein has reportedly intensified his crusades against the said menace and apprehended 3 addicts from two different locations of Wakhetna and Rajanagar Village here within 4 days of his continuous drive to this effect. According to sources, the Police has landed into the ground with determination to nab all the peddlers carrying on the trade thus infecting the entire belt which is said have been the potential reason behind other rising crimes in the society. Meanwhile, based on the statements of the apprehended drug addicts mostly
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inhaling the Brown sugar, the police have been trying to unbust and dismantle the entire networks operating in the areas with a strong nexus across the adjacent Assam Border between Tinsukia and Changlang District thus prosecuting the promoters and eliminating the trade. However, the sources informed that inspite of full proof possession and valid evidences for legal prosecution, the security agencies could not move further for execution sometimes due to political pressure or other forms of perverted requests and informal orders. What is more unfortunate here is the involvement of some well to do people with political background who instead of strengthening the crusades of the police breaks the confidence and zeal of the operating team to realize the common objectives. It may be added here that Bordumsa being the remote border area between
This is expected to be rolled out in the next 6 months. • Acting positively and immediately to this strong message, a massive IT capacity building initiative involving both govt. servants and citizens to create a pool of IT literate ecosystem in the state has been drawn up. • Boldly positioning on the above, the State Govt. will take up the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) initiative paving a clear-cut & specific way for a transparent delivery of services to the citizens. In this regard, the NEILIT
According to few agonizing parents and guardians of some affected villages including Goju, Wakhetna, Kherem Tinali, Madhaphur Bazar and Gidding, this is high time for all the associa-
tions and organizations both religious, cultural or socioeconomic active in the area to stand beside the Police team and encourage the personnel on duty officially or unofficially to help detecting the peddlers or the consumers and curb the menace of its circulation first in and around their respective villages. The stern steps of the Police to free Bordumsa from the evil grips of the monstrous forms of various deadly drugs has been widely lauded by the locals and top hierarchy of the police officials of District Headquarter in Changlang. According to a confidential report, several big fishes carrying on the sole trade of promoting or selling brown sugar and opium in and around Bordumsa circle are expected to be in the cop’s net very soon. Medium and high profile people’s name would soon be surfaced during the interrogation and the crackdown operation being carried out relentlessly.
Na-Ali flyover to be constructed very soon, says Jorhat MLA ET Correspondent Jorhat, June 18: The most wanted fly over at Na-Ali flyover railway crossing will be constructed in a three way pattern, so that it last for over a decade, said Hitendra Nath Goswami, the Chief Whimp of BJPAGP-BPF alliance government of Assam and who is also the sitting MLA of Jorhat.
Arunachal’s Digital Mission gets major boost as Govt. of India agrees upon a detailed roadmap Contd. from Page 1
Tinsukia and Changlang District has been the worst affected locations where every second person is either a peddler or the addicts with drugs in his or her pockets to sell on the road or consume openly in broad day light. Accordingly, the crime graph has shown stiff rise upwards on both side of politically demarcated jurisdiction of Assam and Arunachal. What raised the eye brows of the Eastern Today is the fact that a group (3 students on school uniform) of minor students of Government Higher Secondary School Bordumsa falling within the age group of 12-16 have been noticed inhaling the suspected narcotics on a paper near the school premises. The same has been reported from Gidding School too.
centers in the State are to be used for training delivery and more. The outcomes of this strategic meet will be a big boost to the Digital mission in the state with a paradigm shift in key decisions taken in this meeting which lasted for nearly 2 hours. Strongly supporting the Chief Secretary’s positive plan for IT, Secretary, DeitY gave clear cut directions to the senior officials to assist, support and handhold Arunachal Pradesh in making it a demonstrable digital state in India by use of alternate technology. The CS was accompanied by Commissioner (Finance), Secretary (IT).
Mr. Goswami said “it is a long pending demand for the people of Jorhat as well as the people of Nagaland and its adjoining areas as many people have lost their lives as the railway gate remain closed in pick hours of the day in morning and evening when passenger trains including goods train rack changes track for downloading the goods at the JPR railway goods yard which takes several hours that turns commuters in an uphill task”.
“Now the waiting is over, final touch for the construction of the first flyover work will commence very soon in a modern pattern with three lane service which will be a trouble free movement for the people of Jorhat and its adjacent areas as the roads leads to several nursing homes, medical college, schools and colleges, when students, patients have to wait for hours to get the clearance from the most wanted gateman of the NaAli Railway crossing”, said Hitendra Nath Goswami.
Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti conducting free medical camps at Namsai A Staff Reporter Itanagar, June 18: Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti organized a few free medical camps in Namsai district from 14th to 17th
June 2016. Camps were organized at Krishnapur and Kumari Khamti of Mahadevpur circle, Nongtaw Shyam of Piyong circle, Bhogamur and
Mengkang Miri of Namsai circle. A total 669 patients were examined in these camps and free medicines were distributed accordingly.
All Lekang Youth and Student Union, Mahadevpur (ALYSU) office bearers and volunteers associated with Vivekananda Kendra for the camps of Mahadevpur area. The CDPO of Namsai collaborated with the mobile medical team of Arun Jyoti and under the SABLA scheme for adolescent girls of ICDS; Iron Folic Acid (IFA) tablets were distributed to the anemic girls after a thorough health checkup in Namsai and Piyong circle. The Doctor of the medical team interacted with the Anganwadi workers and PRI members of the villages in the above mentioned villages and encouraged the pregnant women for ANC and institutional delivery.
Fire Devours Puak Gumin, Gamlin Distributes Relief to 21 Affected Families Aalo June 18: In a devastating fire accident that took place at Puak Gumin, six rental barracks, one SPT, a MIBT and OBT dwelling houses were completely gutted at around 1.30 am on 17th June last. Huge properties are reported to be lost in the fire accident and irate mob has damaged the fire tender and assaulted the firemen. Consoling the victims, the MLA Aalo East Shri Jarkar Gamlin said the repeated fire accidents at Puak Gumin is a cause of concern and people should maintain and adopt precautionary measures to contain such accidents in future and called for CGI sheet roofing to avoid fire accidents in that thickly located area. He contributed Rs. 10,000 each to owner of the houses and Rs. 3000 each to 17 families on rents.
The District Administration also provided Rs. 3800 each to all victims who were on rent through Circle Officer M. Kakki and DDMO Aalo. The President ATPWDS and APAWS Shri Kento Ete
who rushed to the spot also donated Rs.40, 000 on behalf of ATPDWS and Rs. 8000 to tribal victims from APAWS side and said that Aalo Town Peoplesâ•™ Welfare and Development Society has been formed
with a sole motto to voice all such immediate problems that confront the welfare of dwellers in the town. Shri Bindo Lollen briefed the extent of damages and appealed the Govt. for relief to fire victims.
DFP organises awareness campaign under its special outreach programme in Tengakhat A Staff Reporter Dibrugarh, June 18: Coinciding with the completion of two years in office by NDA govt at the Centre, the Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP), Ministry of Information and broadcasting Dibrugarh in association with its North Lakhimpur branch today conducted an awareness campaign under its ‘special outreach programme’ to make people aware of Central govt’s flagship schemes at Nakari Bhekulajan Panchayat of Tengakhat development Block, Dibrugarh. Attending the programme at Lengrai Bhekulajan open auditorium under Nakari Bhekulajan Panchayet of
Tengakhat development Block, Dibrugarh, local MLA Sri Teros Goala informed of various schemes implemented by present central government like Atal Pension Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, PM Suraksha Bima Yojana, etc and asked to contact the bank for availing these schemes and stressed the importance of such scheme in the life of every rural Indian. Besides the resource persons, artistes from Song and Drama Division of Golaghat performed skits/plays to spread the message on the importance of educating the girl child to make her empowered citizen through Beti
Padhao-Beti Bachao campaign, and on schemes like, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, Swacch Bharat Abhiyan and various other rural development and social security schemes. In his welcome address,
Pranab Kumar Nath, field publicity officer, Dibrugarh informed that about 200 such outreach programmes during May-June, beginning today including 15 in the State will be organized to mark the second anniversary of the Central govt, to popu-
larize the GoI schemes and reach out to the targeted people, particularly the poor, youth, women and farmers. He also read out the message of Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi given to village head of villages of india. while Smt Anupama Das, jt director DFP, Guwahati in her addressed on importance of women empowerment and save girl child. The resource persons present in the occasion were Smt Swapna Sonowal, Sri Mohan Sonowal, Sri Guneswar Sonowal. The event was held with active initiative of members of Asom Mahila Samata Society, while the meeting was presided over by Sri Bhushan Sonowal, senior
citizen of the area. A grand Rally of students and village community was also organised which pass through the streets of village Lengrai- Bhelulajan which was aimed at to dissemination the information and awareness of these national public welfare programmes among the rural masses. The event also included quiz competition, cultural presentation by song and drama division, dance presentation of local artists, on-the-spot saving account opening camp by UCO bank, medical camp by Jt Director of health services, where a total of 250 patients were treated and distributed free medicine.
"Probable reasons for poor cbse results" Tesah Tangjang & Wangtong Agoh After poorest result by Tirap students in CBSE Examination, 2016, All Arunachal Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers Association (AASSATA), Tirap District Unit, headed by President Shri Tesah Tangjang (J/T) and General Secretary Shri Wangtong Agoh(A/T) tried to analysed and reviewed the probable reasons for weak performance this year by the students of Govt. schools in the district. The Association, after thorough discussion with colleagues and needful collection of related datas came into viewed that the inadequate number of teachers in the district was
the prominent reason. Tirap is one of the smallest district physiographically after the bifurcation of Longding in 2012 but as higher is the local population and villages with around 115 numbers in the district. In every village there again exist schools where posting of sufficient teachers is the urgent need of locality considering the children future. At present there are 203 SSA teachers, 6 RMSA teachers and 216 regular teachers with only countable numbers of senior subject teachers in Higher secondary schools in the district. For instance, a bus full of passengers would never move an inch without driver
as also a school without teachers cannot excel by its own. It has been found that Tirap district has the least number of teachers in compared to other districts of the Arunachal west. The education starts right from primary level for which many primary schools in tirap district are run by single teachers and that teachers too often assigned with non-teaching duties like BLO, census duty, survey, etc. whereby affecting highly on the academic teaching-learning process. All the secondary and higher secondary schools also fail to avail the subject teachers (Govt.Hr. Sec. School, Khonsa without Vice principal, ST-Economics, ST-Hindi, ST-Geography, Govt.Hr. Sec. School, Borduria with single ST in History, Lazu Govt. Hr. Sec.
School ST-Nil and Deomali Govt.Hr. Sec. School without senior teachers of Mathematics, Physics, Biology, English and Geography and as many as without subject teacher of science, English, mathematics and hindi in secondary schools). It has also been observed that some newly appointed teachers posted at tirap hardly take a year to withdrawn from district without any relievers with handful backing from influential person at capital itself. Here, hopefully the present Hon'ble Minister of Education will certainly do needful to redress the problem. Another reason found by Association was lack of community support and mobilization. A school's academic progress is based on three-tier policy - Teach-
ers-Parents-Students. Many ignorant parents depend solely on teachers, without a single glance at their children performances. Thus, a counseling of parents is highly required in this regard. Parents can do wonders for the future of their wards by guiding into right path during the adolescent periods. Thirdly, Continues and Comprehensive Evaluation or CCE system is considerably to be blamed for present day failure of students. It seems inapplicable in state like Arunachal Pradesh where student's responds are positive only with strictness of regulation. Sooner they found the loosen out rule and regulation under CCE, they started denying to their studies with passing out in no failing sys-
tem. As many students have been brainwashed with the word "no detention system" and have lose their interest in studies. Moreover, many students are also seen indulged in unhealthy activities like bunking of classes, addiction to tobacco and alcoholism and excessive uses of mobile phones or social networking. These problems could be redressed by proper counseling and guidance from parents and institutions by using every possible means. Lastly, the association also observed on some teachers' inactiveness and irregularity in discharging their duties. The Association requests those colleagues to maintain discipline before students and to be attentive in their duties for the sake of student's fu-
ture and seeks concerned authority's intervention in this regard. The association has also opined that the department strictness in last examination might have also contributed in weak performance by the district. Although it brought negative image with poor results for the district this year but if that was the sole reason the Association felt happy with hopeful to see the fruit of hard works concerning children future in long run. In this critical junction, many critics have pointed out that poorest performance happens to be the district from which Honorable Education Minister hails. Unfortunately, he was inducted into ministerial berth at the end of academic
session. As obviously, he has been saddened by this year CBSE results at Tirap in particular and the Arunachal Pradesh as a whole. However, we are hopeful for his initiative to bring changes in education sector as the analyses report is intimated. Finally, we appeal to all the concerned to redress the grievances of the district by appointing as many subject teachers as possible which surely will bring change and improvement in the performances of next academic session. We shouldn't be sadden and discourage by gone results instead need to learn from that mistake because mistake gives another chance for perfection. And we suggest students to do more hard works as every failure is follows by success like darkness follows by light.
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Extortion at Lahorijan Woman died leaving suspicion check gate & weighbridge of murder in Kokrajhar ET Correspondent Kokrajhar,June 18: An woman was reportedly died due to cylinder blast this afternoon at Balagaon village under Kokrajhar PS.However,body of the woman saw multiple injury marks on her face and body,which keep suspicion of murdered by family members at her home,leaving sensation along the area in Kokrajhar district. The woman was identified
Barpeta Nagarik Mancha felicitates new Assam legislative Assembly speaker Ranjit Das at Barpeta ET Correspondent Barpeta, June 18: Barpeta Nagarik Mancha today felicitated Assam Legislative Assembly speaker, MLA Sarbhog Ranjit Kumar Das at Barpeta district library premises along with various other organisations. He was welcomed with processions. The welcome address was delivered by professor Sankar Das. In his address, he urged Ranjit Kumar Das to solve the problems like erosion, flood, connecting Barpeta with railway line and lace Barpeta Satra in the international level. Accepting the warm welcome, Ranjit Kumar das assured that he will try to solve the Satra land encroachment problem.
as Jayabati Roy,26,was allegedly died due to cylinder blast at her Balagaon residence this afternoon around 3pm in Kokrajhar district,but cylinder was seen exploded in the house complex.Local public and police expresses suspicion of murdered her because her body saw multiple injury marks. According to Prafullo Roy,husband of Jayabati,an army jawan in defense department said that his wife
was died due to cylinder explosion this afternoon around 3 pm.He was not at home when the incident occurred and found his wife died.He also revealed that cylinder was not exploded and threw it to nearby pond following leakage.He said that he did not know much about the incident happened in his house because he was not availed at home during the incident. A police team from Kokrajhar rushed the spot
after incident and investigated the whole incident.The police recovered un-exploded cylinder from the nearby pond along with some objectionable symptoms from the spot.Multiple injury marks were seen on victims’ body besides few sign of burn,said a senior police officer,who engaged to investigate the incident.He also expresses suspects preplanned murder,but details would be disclosed after completion of investigation
3 arrested for fake certificate at Barpeta ET Correspondent Barpeta, June 18: One Fazlur Rahman, worker of Goma Phulbari Development Block who has already been arrested for submitting fake document for NRC name inclusion in Barpeta, again on the basis of the confession of Fazlur Rahman, Barpeta Sadar Police arrested Zahidul Islam (36), son of Jalil Miya of Dhanbandha, and
Ashanuddin (50), son of Badshah Miya of Damaljhar village for fake certificates.
Fake documents recovered from the trio. Pic - Juthika Das
Union Agriculture minister reviews different schemes and programme Contd. from Page 1 He called for application of bio-metrics to induce proper ‘work culture’ to ‘bring in desired changes in our work approach’. The Union Agriculture Minister asked the officials not to ‘sit tight’ by just sending a proposal or utilisation certificate to the ministry but to ‘take things to the logical end by taking up follow up action’. “Just sending proposals or UCs won’t do. You have to pursue matters in right earnest and get things done. You have to think of the farmers as members of your family. With that positive mindset you can bring about transformation in their lives and bolster the economy of the country as a whole,” he added. Singh urged the officials to make utilisation of the unspent funds earmarked under different schemes as ‘nonutilisation of funds before a financial year comes to an end has a cascading effect as the State has to suffer on account of less funding the next year’. The Union Agriculture Minister said the atmosphere in Assam is ‘very congenial’ with the coming to power of the new dispensation and the officials must take advantage of the situation by working with a missionary zeal to fulfil the high hopes and expectations of the people of the State. “We must work with a missionary zeal to fulfil the high hopes and expectations the people have reposed on this new Government by keeping up the tempo of development going and not let it die down. Let other States take a leaf out of Assam insofar as development is concerned,” he added.
and postmortem reports. Local residents along the Balagaon village expresses their suspicion that she was murdered through showing of cylinder explosion because alleged cylinder was not exploded in the house. ‘We heard a woman was died due to cylinder blast this afternoon,but coming here we saw that cylinder yet to be exploded.It was suspects of the incident that incident was pre-planned and murdered her”,said local citizens.
Singh asked the officials to focus on National Food Security Mission, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, animal husbandry and veterinary visa-vis breeding of indigenous cows under Rashtriya Gokul Mission by setting up breeding centres, horticulture production, post-harvest management, diary development, bamboo, soil health card, farm mechanisation, soil health and e-governance. He underscored the need for hygienic fish markets, mobile fish vans, integrating markets through a common e-trading platform and setting up cold storage chains. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal urged the officials to work with dedication, devotion and determination to fulfil the high hopes and expectations of the people. “The people of Assam have high hopes and expectations on the new Government and have blessed us profusely. We have the got the golden opportunity to serve the people in the days ahead,” he said. Sonowal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the agenda for development of Assam and the North East by focusing it as an organic hub of Asia. “Assam is a land of potentialities and possibilities in agriculture and allied sectors. We have to go in for developing the State without affecting our ecology and to conserve our bio-diversity,” he said.
the only way to augment our economy and to generate employment opportunities in a big way.” Expressing his gratitude to the Union Agriculture Minister for visiting the State with senior officials to take stock of the agriculture scenario in the State, Sonowal said, “After Modiji took over as Prime Minister, he has given clear cut directions to his ministers and officials to visit the North Eastern States once every fortnight to assess the situation on different fronts,” he said, adding, “Earlier, ministers and officials from the State have had to wait for days together to get an appointment during the previous regime.” Urging upon the officials to work with a sense of purpose and urgency, Sonowal said, “We have many miles to go...many commitments to fulfil. There are 25 lakh educated unemployed youth in our State. We have to create avenues for employment for our youth and create opportunities for our young entrepreneurs. And to accelerate our growth, the State and Central Governments have to work in tandem to live up to the high expectations of the people.” Minister for Agriculture, Atul Bora said he had a series of meetings with his officials to chart out a roadmap and to find out the areas in which the agriculture sector is lagging behind. “I am trying to understand the issues involved and to find out in which areas we are doing well and the ones we are lagging behind. I have also reviewed some Central schemes that have not taken off. We are for realising fully the dreams of the Prime Minister insofar as agriculture, horticulture and
animal husbandry & veterinary are concerned,” he added. Bora said that the State has set a goal of bringing 14 lakh hectare presently under monocropping to double-triple cropping by 2022. Later, addressing media persons, the Union Agriculture Minister dwelt on various initiatives being undertaken by the Modi Government ranging from crop insurance scheme to soil health cards, use of mobile apps among others. Singh said despite back-to-back monsoon failures impacting farm output and incomes in the last two years, the agriculture sector, which registered a negative growth of 0.2 per cent in 201415, had grown at 1.2 per cent in 2015-16. The Union Agriculture Minister disclosed that due to a slew of fiscal measures, Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, giving up of subsidy on LPG, application of mobile app and Aadhaar, the country has been able to generate revenue to the tune of a whopping Rs 35,500 crore. “There are some who may write off the achievements. But the fact is that the country has been forging ahead under the leadership of Narendra Modi,” he added.
The police recovered few fake birth certificates and various certificates and mark sheets of high schools, colleges and universities of both Guwahati and Dibrugarh. Police seized those entire fake documents from them and arrested them.
A Staff Reporter Guwahati, June 18: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal asked the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) to declare results of civil services examinations within 3 hours of completion of viva-voce. The Chief Minister also asked the APSC to declare results of viva-voce within ‘one day’ for general candidates appearing in differ-
ET Correspondent Jorhat, June 18: Cinnamora Jatiyta Vidyalaya defeated two times champion team Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Baghchung by 6-5 goals, via tiebreaker and managed to lift the Champion’s Trophy of the Jorhat Inter-School Football Tournament played at the Jorhat District Association play ground here today.
shops which was part of the scheduled programme of the Akademi.
seminar will extend help to create more literary creation among Bodo writers.
Don Bosco boy’s forward striker Suman Yein drew the first blood in the 12th minute while
“The Sahitya Akademi has organised the seminar to find out close status of oral poetry and its aesthetic relation in its status.I do hope,the Bodo language would be benefitted in bringing awareness while creating literary activities through this seminar in the region”. Dr Anil Boro,organiser and Research Scholar,Guwahati University said that this
“We are organising the seminar to bring liteary developmental spirit among Bodo writers. The seminar will on oral poetry will create more creation among writers because the oral poetry have an sweet aesthetic on its meaning”.
ET Correspondent Kokrajhar,June 18: A seminar on the topic of 'Oral poetry, Performance and Aesthetic' was held on Saturday at UN Academy with a day long programme in Kokrajhar district. Altogether 12 resource persons from different field participated and presented research papers on the subject,was organised by Sahitya Akademi in assocaition with UN Academy. Renown Bodo writer and Sahitya Akademi awardee Brajendra Kumar
Brahma inaugurated the seminar which was chaired by Janil Kumar Brahma,Sahitya Akademi awarded. Gopal Chandra Barman,Secretary,Kolkata Regional Sahitya Akademi said that it was a programme scheduled to organise the seminar to bring literary development spirit and activities with Bodo language in the region.The Akademi was trying to create healthy Bodo literary works through host of seminar and work-
Krishna Gopal Basumatary,Director UN Academy was also present in the day.
ET Correspondent Tezpur, June 18 : The Thirteenth Convocation of Tezpur University will be held on June 25 to confer degrees/diplomas on the students passed out in 2015. Eminent Space Scientist and Former Director of Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, Professor Jitendra Nath Goswami will be the Chief Guest and will deliver the Convocation Address., Chief Minister government of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister for Education, Fi-
ent examinations conducted by the commission. Sonowal also asked the APSC to declare the pending results of Assistant Engineer (Civil) and Junior Engineer (Civil) of Irrigation Department held in August 2015 and February 2016 immediately and sought the reasons for the delay in declaration of results. Order to this effect was approved by the Chief Minister today.
Cinnamora boys equalized it in the 25th minute in the first half of the match. In the second half Bisaj Gogoi drew the first goal in 22nd minute. On the other hand Bosco boys managed to score the second goal when in the 46th minute of the second half Cinnamora Jatiya Vidyalaya boys equalized the goal to 2-2, as the score remain draw till the last minute at 95, with five minutes extra time. Ultimately both the teams were call for tiebreaker, chances for free-kick which Cinnamora Jatiya Vidyalaya score six leaving Don Bosco at five. The champion team trophy and runners up trophy was handed over to both the teams by Ishwar Barua, headmaster of Borbheta High School while the best player trophy was handed to Dip Bora Fr. Regi Mani, Principal of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Baghchung, while the highest scorer of the tournament Bisaj Gogoi was awarded with the highest scorer trophy which was handed by Dibya Jyoti Sarma, the headmaster of Cinnamora Jatiya Vidyalaya.
Kamrup District Administration to conduct International Yoga Day on June 21 ET Correspondent Rangia, June 18: The Kamrup District Administration has taken necessary steps to celebrate the International Day of Yoga at Amingaon on June 21. The District level programme will be held at Numalijalah parade ground on June 21
tween Rs.200/- to Rs.500/depending on the size of the vehicle. It has been alleged by the people of the locality that both the illegal practice is continuing with full support of the law enforcing authority.
practice as alleged. The Deputy Commissioner has regretted in the official release that he should have been communicated for his view before leveling the accusation.
On the matter of the weighbridge, Deputy Commissioner of Karbi Anglong Mukul Gogoi through a official press release has denied that there is no nexus between the owner of the weighbridge and himself as well as the Superintendent of police, Karbi Anglong. A Sub Divisional Magistrate level enquiry has been ordered today to enquire into the allegation of illegal
Significantly the authority knowing it well that these check gates are a source of sleaze and illegal extortion new Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal in his cabinet decision of May 25 abolished all such illegal check gates existing in the state. The check gate of Lahorijan is within the administrative jurisdiction of West Division Forest, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council.
Thirteenth Convocation of Tezpur University
Cinnamora Jatiya Vidyalaya defeats Don Bosco Higher Secondary School by 6-5 goals at Jorhat
Sahitya Akademi seminar in Kokrajhar
Emphasising on development of agriculture and allied sectors, the Chief Minister said, “Agriculture, the backbone of our economy, is
Not only the Assam Forest check gate but one private weighbridge located in the same place also forces the truckers to assess its credence and collects toll ranging be-
Sonowal asks APSC to declare results of civil services with 3 hours of viva-voce
Both the teams wonderfully played the final match which was witness by over hundreds of spectators and football fans. Cinnamora Jatiya Vidyalaya for the first time lifted the prestigious school tournament trophy by defeating two times winner Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Baghchung. Both the teams exclusively and wonderfully dominated each other inspite of water logging ground which delayed both the teams to carry their ball against both the sides. But till the last minute both the teams kept their winning spirit leaving their score at 2-2 each.
Singh rain harvesting and conserving water have been the priorities of his ministry. He further said the Government is in progress to set up an agri-research institute in Assam on the lines of Delhi-based Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI).
Sushanta Roy Diphu June 18: According to findings of a field investigation by a group of reporters based in Diphu and Bokajan it was found that the officials of the Inter-state Forest check gate located at Lahorijan of Karbi Anglong district at the cross road of Assam-Nagaland border are indulging in extortion of truckers by forceful collection ranging between Rs.200 to Rs.300 or even more.
from 6am. In this connection mass yoga demonstration, yoga competition among students and a seminar on yoga will also be organized during the programme. Vinod Seshan, DC Kamrup inspected the agendas of the programme.
nance, Health & family Welfare, etc. Government of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and Chairman, AICTE, Professor Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, will grace the occasion as the Guests of Honour. Chancellor of the University and Governor, Assam P. B. Acharya will preside over the Convocation and award the Degrees, Diplomas and Medals to the passed out students at the Kendriya Vidyalaya Assembly Hall in the University campus from 11-00 am onwards.
It is to be stated here that more than one thousand students will receive Degrees of PhD, Masters, Bachelors and other Diplomas in the convocation. Notably, 123 students will receive PhD degree, 28 students will be awarded with Gold Medals, one student with ‘T & I Best Post Graduate Award’ and one student with Best Under-Graduate Award. Raj Kiran Doley said in a press note forwarded to this correspondent.
Another shocker from a private school in Tinsukia, suspends class because of no electricity Contd. from Page 1
An angry parent Rahul Rara asked, how can a school be so irresponsible? He said, I just came to know now that classes were suspended over an hour ago and school authorities did not even bother to inform parents. My child must be waiting for me since the time classes were called off, asked Rahul and added who is responsible for all the pain the student and parent suffered. Another angry parent said, how can a school suspend classes because their is no electricity since morning. Who will be responsible for the loss of study, he asked. Anup, another father of class 1 student said, these
private schools extort so heavy fees and despite cannot keep alternate arrangement of power supply during power cuts. This is heights. Who had been responsible if any of the school student went missing, he asked? It must be mentioned several students were waiting for hours for their parents to come and pick them. There were every possibility that people with criminal bend could have targeted small students waiting for long. Small students getting missing is not a new thing in India. Wasn't it the duty of school authorities to inform parents is a question which school needs to answer on one hand while on another hand the BJP government need to answer why students studies has been suffered due to power cut in this case.
Rajan says no to second term; Industry terms it nation's loss Contd. from Page 1
While Finance Minister Arun Jaitley called for restraint in public criticism in the wake of Swamy's attacks, BJP President Amit Shah said the newlynominated MP's remarks were his personal opinion. Answering questions on another term for Rajan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that this "administrative subject" should not be an issue of interest to the media and it "will come up only in September". In his letter to colleagues, 53-year-old Rajan, appointed by the previous UPA Government in September
2013, said he "will, of course, always be available to serve my country when needed". Decision of Rajan, who was called a rockstar central banker, immediately set off speculation about his successor and the impact it could have on stock and bond markets when they open on Monday morning. Jaitley, who had earlier steadfastly refused to discuss in public the issue of a second term for Rajan, welcomed his decision saying he respects it and said the government appreciates his good work. A decision on successor to Rajan would be announced shortly, he said.
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Economic blockade sprawls into multiple Meghalaya Single Window blockades, common people hit hard Agency approves 13 proposals Imphal, Jun 18: The 10day economic blockade along National Highways passing through hill areas of Manipur has taken a heavy toll on common people, especially daily wage earners as increasing prices of essential commodities hit them. Onion is now sold at Rs 40 in Imphal. Prices of other vegetables and edible items have also gone up as the strike called by tribal organisations entered its eighth day on Friday. The economic blockade imposed by the JAC against Anti-Tribal Bills backed by Outer Manipur Tribal Forum (OMTF) began from June 9 midnight in protest against three ILP related Bills passed by the Manipur Assembly on August 31 last year. Fuel shortage is not a problem this time because almost all oil pumps continue to operate normally in the valley. Meanwhile, several social organisations in the valley, mostly women bodies and local clubs, have been enforcing counter economic block- ades in retaliation."Our counter blockade is not against any community. We'll not allow fetching of consumer goods from the valley where supply has been cut off due to the economic blockade in the hills. If they withdraw the strike, we'll follow suit,"
at Pheidinga. There the economic blockade was imposed by youth club volunteers and Meira Paibis of Loitang Khullen, Loitang Khunou, Loitang Leikinthabi, Loitang Salum, Loitang Khullen Awang Leikai and Pheidinga. Khonghampat Apunba Meira Paibi Lup president L Brajamani said that they would impose counter economic blockade as long as the economic blockade continues.
The 10-day economic blockade along National Highways passing through hill areas of Manipur has taken a heavy toll on common people a counter blockade supporter said. The counter strike has attracted condemnation from several tribal civil societies. The Zeliangrong Youth Front alleged that the counter blockade imposed against the hill tribal people is the reflection of "deep divide" between the people living in the hills and valley. It said the only solution for ensuring long lasting peaceful and communal harmony among these commu- nities will be to grant an alternative arrangement for the tribal people. In retaliation to the 10-days economic blockade being imposed on the National High- ways, counter eco-
Nagaland's pulp and paper mill to be revived: Minister Agartal,Jun 18: The central government will make all efforts to revive the Pulp and Paper Mill in Nagaland, Union Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Minister Anant G. Geete said on Friday. "We have decided to revive the mill. We will do whatever possible to set up adequate number of industries in the northeastern region," he told reporters here. The minister, who came here on a day's visit, said: "Growth of industries and development of infrastructure in the resource rich northeastern region is a priority of the central government." The Centre has promised to sanction Rs 30 crore to
Hindustan Paper Corp, out of which Rs 12 crore will be made available to Nagaland Pulp and Paper Co Ltd (NPPCL) or Tuli Paper Mill to revive production. Nonavailability of adequate power and law and order issues had affected the rulling of the mill. Referring the huge production of rubber in Tripura, the minister said the central government would do whatever possible to set up big and medium rubber based industries in the state. Geete said 3.50 crore bogus ration cards had been revoked since May 2014 and Rs 36,000 crore saved by providing payment through bank accounts under the direct benefit scheme. (PTI)
nomic blockade has been launched at Khonghampat Awang Leikai and Pheidinga along ImphalDimapur highway. The 10days economic blockade was called by the JAC Against Anti-Tribal Bills and the Outer Manipur Tribal Forum (OMTF) which was constituted by the United Naga Council, Zomi Council, Thadou Inpi and Hmar Inpi. Taking strong exception to the continuous economic blockade, local club volunteers and local Meira Paibi activists launched counter economic blockade at Khong- hampat Awang Leikai from today. Similar counter economic blockade was also launched
At Khonghampat and Pheidinga, counter economic blockade supporters checked all vehicles which came from the direction of Imphal. Whatever goods they found while checking the vehicles were impounded and kept at Khonghampat Awang Leikai community hall. They volunteers noted names and phone numbers of owners of all the impounded goods. They said that the goods would be returned to their owners after the counter economic blockade is over. Notably, counter economic blockades are being imposed along Imphal-Ukhrul road, Yairipok and Tidim Road. On the other hand, Imphal-Dimapur highway today witnessed retaliation of counter economic blockade at various locations along the same road confiscating goods transported in
passenger and private vehicles. The retaliation reportedly took place early this morning when counter blockade supporters along the highway in Pheidinga allegedly confiscated even medical related goods and other commodities from Imphal-Kanggui and Imphal - Senapati bound passenger buses. Many youth in retaliation of the counter blockade were seen checking vehicles near IT Road in Kangpokpi and Gamgiphai along the highway while goods found in the vehicles were pulled down. Similar retaliation was also reported in Senapati DHQs. Speaking to media persons, one volunteer engaged in the retaliation of the counter blockade lamented that many passengers of Kanggui buses on reaching Kangpokpi have reported undesirable manners of the counter blockade volunteers while confiscating even personal goods and commodities. He continued that the retaliation will continue as far as the counter blockades were not called off. A reliable source informed that Thadou bodies held an emergency meeting this afternoon at Motbung in connection with the counter blockade and expected to come with severe action from tomorrow.(Agencies)
The hostel warden of Temple of Learning, Can-chipur was
saying that he took down Rex after he was found hanging. Then he contradicted himself by saying that Rex was taken down by three students of the hostel. Rex was found hanging inside a dormitory on the third floor of the hostel. The roof is covered by GI sheets and the framework is made of tubular pipes. Rex was reportedly found hanging from a tubular pipe. Two desks were also found piled up one over another. It was said that another student was found dead in the same dormitory earlier. The dormitory was vacant and its door was locked from outside and its access was possible only through a ventilator,
The egg factory, which aimed to produce 1.81 crore eggs in a year requires over 50 acre of land and the animal husbandry and Veterinary department has been asked to study the impact of the proposal before giving the approval, he said. The proposal for setting up of an amusement park at the Assam-Meghalaya border at Khanapara, the investor was asked to comply with the state industrial policy, which requires a local per-
Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma son to be part of the team of investors. The Chief Minister said RiBhoi district, which got eight proposals, remained one of the preferred destinations for investment. In view of the discouraging figures in the remaining parts of the state, the Chief Minister directed the Department of Commerce and Industries to create an "enable environment" to encourage potential investors to look at industrial investment as a diverse opportunity starting from micro, small and medium to large scale industries. Mukul said the department
was also directed to assign the Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) for preparing model projects of different scales, which would not only identify priority sector, but also help generating employment avenues. The sectors proposed to be brought under the model projects include food processing, manufacturing, renewable energy, hospitality and others. According to the Chief Minister, the government would also provide assistance by ensuring simpler credit flow for local entrepreneurs to invest in these sectors. (Agencies)
Geete blames Tripura govt for high poverty in state
Clouded leopards to be EC mascot for electoral roll revision Shillong, Jun 18: The clouded leopard, which made the Himalayan region and Meghalaya in particular its home, was on Friday made election mascot by the Election Commission to create awareness among voters during the launch of SVEEP activities under National Electoral Rolls Purification Programme (NERP). The Commission targeted to enrol over 1.78 lakh voters during the campaign including over 82,000 new voters . According to Chief Election Officer F R Kharkongor, over 16.59
lakh voters have registered with a deficit of 1.28 lakh people, who are yet to be enrolled with the EC. Kharkongor said the clouded leopard was chosen to be the election mascot to create awareness among voters. Mark, the male mascot, would be accompanied by the female mascot Markor (precious) signifying that rights, choice and votes were precious and would adorn the tribal dresses of Khasis, Jaintias and Garos, Kharkongor said. Dolyne Kharbhih of Nongsder village in Ri-
Bhoi, who became the second woman from the state to scale the Mount Everest, was one among the 'icons' engaged in the SVEEP campaign. According to the CEO, the EC has introduced a unique software aimed at detecting as many as 17 types of errors in the electoral rolls. Use of the software would enable us to remove and ensure errors like existence of names in more than one place, multiple entries, shifts and deaths, he added.(Agencies)
JAC gears up to launch stir Imphal, Jun 18: The JAC Against the Unnatural Death of Oinam Rex has threatened to launch different modes of agitation in associa-tion with student bodies and civil society organisations if the facts and circumstances leading to the death of Oinam Rex are not established within three days. Speaking to media persons at Ningomthong on friday, JAC convenor Khwairakpam Iboyaima said that the JAC's and the local people's suspicion about the circumstances leading to the death of Rex has been heightened after post mortem examination was done on friday.
Shillong, Jun 18: Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma who headed the Single Window Agency on Friday approved 13 proposals for investment in five districts and directed preparation of 'model projects' for job creation. "We have approved a total of 13 out of 15 investment proposals," Chief Minister Mukul Sangma told reporters after the 54th meeting of the Single Window Agency (SWA) here. Of the 15 projects that came up for discussion, two investment proposals, a backyard poultry farming/egg production and setting up of an amusement park in Ri Bhoi district have been kept in abeyance, he said.
Iboyaima said. One teacher was reportedly saying that the dormitory was being used by some students for taking intoxicating substances and other secretive activities. Iboyaima went on to question as to why the dormitory was not fenced off if it was known that some students were using the dormitory for unwanted activities. The school authority ought to come out with a clarification on this matter, the convenor said. He also appealed to police to investigate into the controversial death thoroughly. The JAC was keeping silence on the assurance of an Additional SP that the facts and
circumstances leading to the death of Rex would be established by June 16. If the facts and circumstances leading to the death of Rex are not established within the next three days, JAC would launch all kinds of agitation in association with student bodies and civil society organisations, Iboyaima said.(Agencies) Eviction of Khasis: CM asks Kropha to follow up with Centre Shillong, Jun 18: Following reports that Bangladesh government has issued eviction notice to over 700 indigenous Khasi families, who have been residing in the neighbouring country for the past 75 years, Chief Minis-
ter Mukul Sangma on Friday asked the Chief Secretary K.S. Kropha to take up the matter with the Central government. Speaking to media persons on Friday, the chief minister said the overall mandate of looking into the matter is with the Centre. He also said it is important for both the countries to engage in bilateral discussions with each other on the issue. Earlier, the Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) had sought immediate intervention of the NDA led Union government as well as the Congress led State government into matter.(Agencies)
Union Minister Anant G Geete Agartala, Jun 18: Union Minister Anant G Geete on Friday denounced the Left Front government in Tripura for not being able to alleviate poverty in the state, saying 67 per cent of its population is below the poverty line. "Is it good governance? When the national average of BPL is 38 per cent, in the Marxist ruled state the number is 67 per cent, which is abnormally high. "What is this government doing being at the helm of affairs for the last 23 years? People in this state are getting poorer due to the governance they are being provided," Geete said at a press conference here.
The Union Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Minister, who visited the state to highlight the achievements the two-year rule of the Narendra Modi led NDA government, said even very poor people in the country were now getting LPG. "In Tripura, people do not get their proper share of money allocated by the Centre, which is the main reason for poverty and such a high rate of BPL percentage," he said adding, had there been good governance, the people of Tripura could have caught up with the national BPL average. Attacking the UPA govern-
ment, he said the last ten years of the UPA government were full of scams, and could be termed as government of scams. But, in the last two years of Narendra Modi government, there is no scam and the coming three years would also be scam-free, Geete claimed. "There is only 16 months left for the Tripura Assembly polls and we will work hard to change this government. There has been a change of guard in neighbouring Assam and it seems a BJP-led government will also come to power in Tr i p u r a , " he added.(Agencies)
Sonapur tragedy: Four bodies still stuck in debris Jowai, Jun 18: Efforts are being made by a joint team of CRPF, BSF and State police to retrieve four more bodies which are trapped inside the mangled chassis of the ill-fated bus which fell into a deep gorge on June 14 night near Sonapur Mandir in East Jaintia Hills. The team which is engaged in retrieving the bodies pulled out the luggage of the passengers of the bus on Friday only to find it difficult to retrieve the bodies of the remaining four pas-
sengers, including a CRPF jawan. An official source said that to pull out the remaining bodies which are stuck in the chassis of the bus, a crane has to be used to first pull up the remaining portion of the bus. Though a crane was brought on Friday, the rope was insufficient and hence it was decided to resume the work on Saturday. Bodies of as many as 25 passengers were recovered earlier while nine
passengers, who had a miraculous escape, are undergoing treatment for various injuries. PWD minister to inspect NH 44. Following criticism from various quarters over the recent tragic bus accident at Sonapur which claimed 29 lives, State PWD Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has decided to carry out spot inspection of NH 44 in July. "I am concerned over the bus accident. Though NH 44 is
not under PWD as it is manned by NHAI, I will carry out the visit to understand the ground reality," the minister said on Friday. Admitting that large stretches of the highway was in bad shape, Dhar asked the NHAI to repair the worst portions of the road at the earliest. "The work for the completion of the road started three months ago and it will take some more time to complete the entire Jowai-Malidor
project," he added. The NHAI had assigned the 103 km project to GR Infrastructure, which had constructed and completed the Shillong Bypass one year ahead of its deadline. Dhar said the delay in completion of the road was due to the abandonment of the work by the first company which was entrusted with the work. The project had to be re-tendered, resulting in the delay, he said.(Agencies)
An Indian labourer piles up pineapples after picking them at a farm in Agartala on June, 18, 2015. Labourers at the pineapple orchard earn 300 rupees (USD 4.5) a day for picking them and loading on trucks to head to market where they are sold for 20 rupees each. Pix By UB Photos
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Duraiappah stadium a symbol of optimism, 'Jumla' Modi regime has become 'restless': AAP economic development: PM Modi New Delhi, June 18: Asserting the Duraiappah stadium a symbol of optimism and economic development, Prime Minster Narendra Modi on Saturday said India will walk side by side with Sri Lanka as it charts its own path to progress and prosperity for all citizens. "The Duraiappah stadium is not just bricks and motors it is a symbol of optimism and economic development. An arena of phosphorous and healthy future for Jaffna's youth. It demonstrates your determination to pursue the path of economic progress," Prime Minister Modi said in a video conference from New Delhi after jointly dedicated to the people of Sri Lanka, the newly renovated Duraiappah Stadium in Jaffna, with President Maithripala Sirisena. "India will walk side by side
with Sri Lanka as it charts its own path to progress and prosperity for all of its citizens," he added. Prime Minister Modi said the relationship between India and Sri Lanka is not limited to the confines of the two governments, but they resides in the rich context of history, culture, language, art and geography. "India strongly believes that its economic growth must drive and bring benefits to its neighbours. Duraiappah stadium embodies the spirit of our cooperation. Indeed, India's support for Sri Lanka's development is a promise of our friendship," he added. The Prime Minister further said India desires to see an economically prosperous Sri Lanka with unity and integrity, peace, harmony and security and equal opportunity and dignity. "Sri Lanka was among the
Prime Minster Narendra Modi first supporters of the UN resolution on Yoga Day in 2014. And today we have celebrated the start of the international yoga with a curtain raiser from Jaffna's Duraiappah stadium. Last year in March I was in Jaffna, the warmth and af-
PM Modi puts Cabinet colleagues on Yoga Day job
PM Modi puts Cabinet colleagues on Yoga Day job New Delhi, June 18 (ANI) Buoyed by the success of the United Nations' recognising June 21st as the International Yoga Day and huge participation in last year's Yoga Day celebrations at the Rajpath here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked all his Cabinet colleagues and ministers to commemorate Yoga Day with the people by fanning out across the nation. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a list of 50 ministers with their assigned locations, where they will participate in the Yoga Day celebrations on Tuesday. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told ANI, "All ministers of the Central Government will participate in the International Yoga Day functions in various districts across the nation on June 21. An environment is being created for sensitising people about the benefits of good health." Trashing criticism by various political parties, Naqvi said, "I think there should be no politics on health. The people, who are indulged in politics of health, are politi-
cally bankrupt. Thus, at least, they must perform yoga." The list of 50 leaders includes even towering names like Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Lucknow), Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Mumbai), Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu (Delhi), Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar (Kanpur), Union Road transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari (Nagpur) and Union HRD Minister Smriti Zubin Irani (Bhopal) among others. Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj, Minister of Minority Affairs Najma A. Heptulla, and some of the other leaders are out of the country, while the participation of some leaders like J.P. Nadda is tentative. Prime Minister Modi will also attend an International Yoga Day function in Chandigarh, where over one lakh people will be participating. He will be joined by Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on the occasion. The Prime Minister had in his address at the mass yoga demonstration event at Rajpath last year said it is
the beginning of a new age to train the human mind to achieve new heights of peace and harmony. Sometimes some distortions creep in about many things due to ignorance. "This has been a tradition for centuries and over the time a lot of things became associated with it. Mind, body, soul, intellect should all be balanced and in harmony, they should be in their natural state of balance and to achieve this state yoga plays an important role," said the Prime Minister. "Today on the beginning of this occasion, I want to convey that it is only and the only programme for human welfare, a programme for de-stressed world, a programme to spread love, peace, unity and harmony, it is a programme to spread the awareness about Yoga and to forever make it a part of our lives," he said I offer my heartfelt good wishes for this programme. We shall continuously strive to take this programme forward in every street and corner of India, Prime Minister Modi added. (ANI)
fection I received from the people is still fresh in my mind. Today is another landmark day when once again we celebrate our partnership with the people of Sri Lanka and with the residence of Jaffna," he added. Dedicating the Duraiappah
stadium to the people of Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Modi said, "We are not alone, the modern tools of communication have enabled the 1.25 billion people of India and the friendly people of Sri Lanka to join us in this celebration." "After a wait of nearly 20 years, your applause and cheer will once again rekindle the soul of Duraiappah stadium. Even while we are sitting thousands of kilometers away in Delhi, we can feel the pulse of vibrancy and atmosphere of change in Jaffna," he added. The stadium, named after of former Mayor of Jaffna, late Alfred Thambirajah Duraiappah, has been renovated by India at a cost of over seven crore rupees. It has a seating capacity of 1,850 and will provide the necessary infrastructure to
promote sports and recreational activities, and assist the overall development of the youth of the Northern Province in Sri Lanka. The stadium has not been in use since 1997. The renovated stadium will provide the necessary infrastructure to promote sports and recreation activities and benefit more than 50 thousand students from different schools and educational institutions in the northern province. Prime Minister Modi and President Sirisena also witnessed the first major event at the renovated stadium, which is a celebration of the second International Day of Yoga. Eight thousand people performed yoga on the sports ground and around 1500 to 1800 people watched the proceedings of the event. (ANI)
Acid thrown on 24-year-old girl by bike borne assailants in Bhopal Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), June 18: In an appalling incident, two motorcycle-borne assailants threw acid on a 24-year-old polytechnic teacher in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal city this morning. The victim has been admitted to Bhopal's Narmada Hospital with severe burn injuries on her left side. The police said the assailants asked her some address and when she failed to answer, they attacked her and fled from the scene. "The incident took place at
around 9:15. a.m. The 24year-old woman was going to work when two bikers stopped and asked for an address. When she said she doesn't know, they threw acid on her. She has received burn injuries on left side on her hands and on her waist. We are investigating the matter. She is out of danger now," said Additional SP Rajesh Singh Chandel. The police have launched a manhunt for the attackers. "I was coming out of Gayatri Mandir when this girl came running. We
Casual labourers detained during protest in Srinagar
Srinagar, June 18: Scores of casual labourers from the Public Health Engineering (PHE) were on Saturday detained after they staged a silent protest march towards the Jammu and Kashmir Secretariat here with their demands for regularisation. "We have launched a silent protest here. I want to appeal to the government to initiate some action addressing our concerns but mere lecture on the issue won't solve the purpose," Jammu and Kashmir Casual Daily Worker Forum president Sajid Ahmad said. He said that the government
must come clean on this issue or else the employees will intensify their protests in the coming days. The PHE employees marched towards the Secretariat, where the assembly session is going on, raising slogans for regularisation of their jobs and release of salaries pending with the government. The casual labourers of various departments, including horticulture, floriculture, forest department, soil and conservation, wild life and contingent paid employees, participated in the strike. (ANI)
draped her with a sheet and then took her to Narmada hospital. I do not know the girl, I did it for the sake of humanity," said an eyewitness. Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Alok Sanjar said that he will speak to the collector and the administration in this regard. Another BJP MLA Vishwas Sarang said it is an unfortunate incident, adding efforts will be initiated so that such kind of incidents never takes place again. (ANI)
New Delhi, June 18: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday alleged that the 'jumla' BJP Government is coming up with unwarranted allegations with regard to the advertisements circulated to manipulate the media and said that the ruling dispensation at the Centre has become restless because of the new benchmark of governance set in Delhi. "The restlessness is because the Delhi Government is setting a new benchmark of governance and within one-and-a-half year people have started comparing that the working government has gone far ahead of the 'jumla' government. This is the reason for allegations and counter allegations," AAP leader Dilip Pandey told. Escalating his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, Pandey said the problem with the present regime is that they are keen on highlighting the initiatives taken by them. "The AAP Government has left the Central Government far behind as far as implementation of work is concerned. Now, Modi
AAP leader Dilip Pandey
ji doesn't have any work left to propagate to the nation. It would be better if he introspects. You can hear Fadnavis' ads in Delhi, there are hoardings of Manohar Lal Khattar in many places in Delhi. So, when you point fingers at others, even you get blamed. Jaitley ji should know this fact," he added. According to reports, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley assailed the AAP government in Delhi, saying the government is using advertising funds to manipulate the media. "While "friendly" media is being given advertisements, media houses which are critical of the AAP government are being denied ad revenue," Jaitley said in an interview. (ANI)
"The restlessness is because the Delhi Government is setting a new benchmark of governance and within oneand-a-half year people have started comparing that the working government has gone far ahead of the 'jumla' government. This is the reason for allegations and counter allegations,"- says Pandey
Badals must watch 'powerful film' Udta Punjab: Kejriwal New Delhi, June 18: Amidst the controversial release of 'Udta Punjab' yesterday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday cornered his Punjab counterpart Parkash Singh Badal and said the movie aptly shows active involvement of politicians in the prevailing drug menace in the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)-ruled state. Kejriwal said Punjab's situation is quite bad as the politicians are freely distributing drugs in the state. "Watched Udta Punjab. Movie shows politicians running drug rackets, drugs distributed freely during elections. Punjab situation quite bad," he tweeted. The Delhi Chief Minister showered praise on 'Udta Punjab' and said Badal must watch this 'powerful film' to see what they have done to Punjab. "Just watched 'Udta
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Punjab'. Very powerful. Badals must watch it to see what they have done to Punjab," he said in a series of tweets. After coming under scrutiny of the censor board, 'Udta Punjab' finally hit the screens yesterday and the social media was abuzz with views from celebrities and eminent politicians.
The CBFC had issued a fresh release certificate to ' Udta Punjab' after the Bombay High Court passed the film with just one cut and three disclaimers. ' Udta Punjab', the movie which stars Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh in lead role, has been passed with A-certificate. (ANI)
MP CM Chouhan lauds three 'courageous' Locals hail establishment of women pilots for scripting history AIIMS Hospital in South Kashmir Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), June 18 : The local residents and doctors' fraternity of South Kashmir have hailed the Centre's decision to establish an AIIMS hospital at Awantipora. According to them, the health and medical departments have set new benchmarks during the past many years around the country, adding such an institute will be of immense help to
the patients of South Kashmir. "It is very good news, especially for South Kashmir. It is due to the efforts by Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP Government. The patients had to go to Delhi due to lack of facilities. It takes at least Rs. 20,000-30,000 for an attendant to come along with the patient. The patients will now not have to go to Delhi," said a local. Hailing the establishment of the hospital, another
resident here expressed his delight and said that it would be good for the people of Anantnag. "It is good news that the AIIMS will be established here. When the patients are being transferred from Srinagar, they face many difficulties. It's good that even heart patients can be treated fast," added another resident. A shopkeeper of Awantipora said that the
opening of an AIIMS like hospital here would benefit several districts in South Kashmir. The Kashmir valley has only one super specialty hospital - the Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences in Srinagar. With the establishment of the AIIMS hospital in South Kashmir, the patients will get better medical facilities at their doorstep as majority of them come from the
far flung areas. The Government of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership has announced a package of Rs. 4,000 crore for setting up of two AIIMS, one each in Kashmir and Jammu divisions. According to reports, 231 acres of land at Samba in Jammu division and 222 acres at Awantipora in Kashmir division has been identified for the purpose. (ANI)
Bhopal, June 18: Lauding Bhawana Kath, Avani Chatuvedi and Mohana Singh for becoming the first women fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said the three courageous daughters have proved that the girls can excel in every field if given equal opportunities. "My heart is filled with great pride that three valiant daughters are scripting history today by becoming country's 1st women fighter
pilots," Chouhan tweeted. "By choosing a challenging career, the 3 courageous daughters have proved that if given equal opportunities, girls can excel in every field," he added. Congratulating the three newly-commissioned IAF pilots, Chouhan wished them a bright career ahead. The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister in particular showered his praise on Avani Chaturvedi, a resident of Rewa district, saying she has given wings to the dreams of millions of girls.
"With her great achievement, daughter of MP Avani Chaturvedi has given new wings to the dreams of millions of girls. Entire state feels proud," he said. Having cleared the first stage of training, the three girls have about 150 hours of flying. After getting their wings today as flying officers, they will train for six months on the Advanced Jet Fighter - the British-built Hawk - they will be assigned fighters and their squadrons. (ANI)
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'Pak's N-programme has increased Lanka to issue biometric risk of conflict with India' passports to prevent forgeries
Islamabad, Jun 18: Pakistan's "full spectrum deterrence" nuclear doctrine and increasing fissile production capability have increased the risk of a nuclear conflict with India, a Congressional report has said amid Pakistan's efforts to drum up support for its NSG membership bid. "Islamabad's expansion of its nuclear arsenal, development of new types of nuclear weapons, and adoption of a doctrine called 'full spectrum deterrence' have led some observers to express concern about an increased risk of nuclear conflict between Pakistan and India, which also continues to expand its nuclear arsenal," the bipartisan Congressional Research Service (CRS) said in its latest report. Pakistan's nuclear arsenal
probably consists of approximately 110-130 nuclear warheads, although it could have more, said the report 'Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons', authored by Paul K Kerr, analyst in non-proliferation, and Mary Beth Nikitin, specialist in nonproliferation. According to the copy of the report dated June 14, Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is widely regarded as designed to dissuade India from taking military action against it. CRS is the independent research wing of the US Congress, which periodically prepares reports on issues of interest to American lawmakers for information purpose only and does not represent the official position of the US Congress. Running into 30 pages, the report comes in the wake of Pakistan lobbying at the
Traffic reopened at Torkham border
Capitol Hill and before the US government in support of its membership to the 48nation Nuclear Suppliers Group.
Though noting that Pakistan in recent years has taken a number of steps to increase international confidence in the security of its nuclear arsenal, the CRS report observed that instability in Pakistan has called the extent and durability of these reforms into question. "Some observers fear radical takeover of the Pakistani government or diversion of material or technology by personnel within Pakistan's nuclear complex. While US and Pakistani officials continue to express confidence in controls over Pakistan's nuclear weapons, continued instability in the country could impact these safe-
The Torkham crisis witnesses heavy firing and a number of casualties on both sides.
Pakistani general were among those killed during the clash. In addition, 21 other Afghan soldiers were also wounded in the battle. Trade ties between both neighbours have been affected following the closure of the gate as hundreds of trucks, carrying commodities and other goods, were stranded on the two sides of the Durand Line for the past six days. (ANI)
Pak starts constructing gate at Iran border Quetta/Landi Kotal, June 18: Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the Torkham gate between Islamabad and Kabul, the Pakistani authorities yesterday began building a gate at the country's border with Iran at Taftan to curb illegal trade. Frontier Corps Sector Commander Brigadier Khalid Beg and Balochistan Collector Customs Saeed Ahmed Jadoon laid the foundation stone of the 'Pakistan Gate' at Taftan in Chagai district, reports Dawn. Being built at a cost of Rs. 15 million, the construction of this gate will be completed in two months and the gate will be inaugurated on Independence Day (Aug 14). Iran has already con-
structed a trade gate inside its border at Mir Java in Zahedan, capital of Sistan and Baluchestan province, and has been demanding that Pakistan build a similar gate on its side of the border. Speaking at the ceremony, Beg said that it would be a trade gate and will also assist in making border management more effective Jadoon on his part said the gate was being jointly constructed by the Balochistan customs and the Frontier Corps, adding it would help curb illegal trade on both sides of the border. The government is also constructing a ' Pakistan House' at Taftan to provide facilities to the people going to Iran and Iraq for pilgrimage. (ANI)
Belgium stages dozens of anti-terror raids, 12 held Brussel, Jun 18: "Several dozen" anti-terror raids were carried out across Belgium overnight in a case that needed "immediate intervention", and 12 people have been held, federal prosecutors said on Saturday.
The raids took place in 16 communes in Brussels, Flanders and Wallonia and "passed off without incident," they said in a statement, adding that "no arms or ammunition have been found up to now."(Agencies)
Referring to Pakistan's NSG membership application, the CRS said according to US law, the Obama Administration could apparently back Islamabad's NSG membership without congressional approval. In the past few weeks, top Pakistani leadership including its Ambassador to the US has been writing letters to lawmakers and meeting Government officials to push for its NSG bid.(agencies)
Suicide bomber shot dead in Nangarhar province
Kabul, June 18: The Afghan security forces shot dead a suicide bomber in eastern Nangarhar province before he could carry out an attack. Traffic reopened at Torkham border The suicide bomber was Kabul, June 18: Torkham At least three Afghan border shot dead in Kot district border, which was closed for police and a high ranking earlier today. almost a week following clashes between the Afghan and Pakistani forces, was reopened on Saturday morning. According to local officials in Nangarhar, the gate was reopened after talks between the officials of both countries, reports Tolo News.
guards," CRS said in its report meant for the lawmakers to take an informed decision. CRS said the current status of Pakistan's nuclear export network is unclear, although most official US reports indicate that, at the least, it has been damaged considerably.
The bomber was suspected of targeting the Afghan National Police and Afghan Local Police forces, Provincial Security Chief General Zarawar Zahid quoted a statement issued by the provincial government media office as saying, reports Khaama Press. Zahid added that the sui-
cide bomber was shot dead after he was identified by the security forces in Janjal Ghhodi area. However, no militant group has claimed responsibility of the bomber so far. The Taliban militants and insurgents loyal to ISIS terrorist group are actively operating in a number of remote districts of Nangarhar province, and Kot district is one of them, including Achin, where such radical elements have their presence and conduct insurgency activities. (ANI)
Colombo, June 18 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Department of Immigration and Emigration is taking measures to issue biometric passports ( e-passports) early next year to prevent forgeries. The announcement was made by S.B. Nawinne, Minister of Internal Affairs, North Western Development and Cultural Affairs, while participating in the ceremonial launch of Sri Lanka Visa Stickers and introduction of OnLine Passport Application filling facility. Nawinne said the introduction of the new technologies is taking place under the directions of President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. He added the Emigration Department is with the enhancement of technology and the provision of infrastructure facilities expected to earn a profit of Rs. 15 billion in 2016 in comparison to the Rs. 11 billion profit in 2015. The existing visa issuance system works by affixing rubber stamps, but this will
The Sri Lankan Department of Immigration and Emigration is taking measures to issue biometric passports ( e-passports) early next year be replaced by newly introduced Machine Readable Visa (MRV) in compliance with the Immigrants and Emigrants Act. "Introduction of MRV, which incorporates security
features with high technology while complying with International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) standards 9303 is a great milestone," Colombo Page quoted Nawinne as saying.
The introduction of Visa Stickers will help in facilitating different types of visas, detect mala fide passengers and forgeries and also facilitate border checks while expediting the issuance of visas. (ANI)
Complaint filed against former king Gyanendra, PM Oli Kathmandu, June 18: A conflict victim from Taplejung filed a complaint against former king Gyanendra Shah and Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) through local peace committee of Jhapa. The unnamed woman registered the complaint yesterday, saying she had not received relief till date and demanded justice. She had received deep injuries on her thigh and knees during the Maoist insurgency, reports the Himalayan Times.
The woman reached the office of the local peace committee to file a complaint against various high ranking officials, including Gyanendra Shah and Prime Minister Oli. She also registered a case against former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba as well as the then ministers Khum Bahadur Khadka and Purna Bahadur Khadka among others. Meanwhile, an interaction on the disappeared people was held in the presence of TRC spokesperson Bishnu Pathak at Jhapa's Birtamode
Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli today. Local Peace Committee chief Prabir Ghosh said the committee had received
around 507 complaints, of which 28 were related to the people who disappeared during the conflict. (ANI)
President Mukherjee wraps up three-nation tour to Africa, returnson Saturday Windhoek (Namibia), June 18: Concluding his about week-long three-nation successful visits to Africa, President Pranab Mukherjee is scheduled to land in New Delhi around 12.40 p.m. on Saturday. The President, along with his delegation, left Namibia at 9.35 p.m. on Friday. During his three-nation tour to Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Namibia, President Mukherjee witnessed India concluding many important Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements with the African nations. He also held discussions on various important issues of mutual interests with his counterparts. During his visits the Indian president held dialogue on various issues including business, economy, agriculture, technology, mining, etc. During the final leg of his visit, President Mukherjee and his Namibian counterpart Hage Geingob signed two MoUs on June 16. The agreements were signed after a dialogue that included an MoU on capacity building for civil servants of Namibia and the other on setting up of centre of excellence in
ICT. The signing of agreements was followed by delegation-level talks inWindhoek. The issue of Uranium supply was one of the prominent features of the talks, and Namibia committed to honour the deal signed with India in 2009 to supply Uranium for civil use. The two countries also discussed ways to further enhance co-operation in the mining and exploration of other minerals, including zinc and marble. On the Final day of his tour, President Mukherjee paid homage to Namibia's martyrs at The Heroes' Acre, the official war memorial of the country. On June 15, the Indian President, who reached Cote D Ivoire, witnessed the two countries inking an agreement to re-establish the headquarters of the Exim Bank in Abidjan after a gap of nearly two decades. The agreement was inked in presence of President Mukherjee and his Cote D Ivoire counterpart Alassane Ouattara. President Mukherjee also raised the issue of the need for reforming the United Nations and in particular the United Nations Secu-
Pranab Mukherjee
rity Council (UNSC), stating that 70 years are just too long a period for reforms not to take place within the UN, especially when global geopolitics has undergone massive change. To this, the Cote D Ivoire President said the African Union is engaged in developing a consensus on the issue of the UN reforms. A mention was also made about many other ongoing projects set up with India's
assistance such as a Mahatma Gandhi Information Technology and BioTech Park located 40 kilometers from Abidjan. Another was the proposed extension of a Line of Credit for electricity grid connectivity between Mali and Cote D Ivoire. Security and the issue of terrorism also featured during the bilateral talks between the two sides, with President Mukherjee lauding the security apparatus in place in Cote D
Ivoire. President Mukherjee was conferred the Cote D Ivoire's National Grand Croix award, which is a singularly huge first time honour for an Indian Head of State. The Ivorian delegation also made a request to the Indian side to extend support for its application for non-permanent membership of the UNSC, and India has promised to look into it.
Pranab Mukherjee's visit to Ghana was the first ever visit to the country by the head of the Indian state and comes as a part of the Government's efforts to deepen ties with the African countries India and Ghana inked an agreement and two MoUs. The agreement was on exemption from visa requirement for holders of diplomatic and official passports, while the MOUs were for the establishment of a joint commission to give a fillip to existing bilateral trade and commercial ties and one on facilitating academic interaction between the foreign service institutions of both countries. A deal was also signed between President Mukherjee and his Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama for the construction of a railway line from the Port of Tema to Akasombo with a sum of USD 400 million Line of Credit by EXIM Bank. Also there were talks about further cooperation in the field of ITEC (raise the scholarships from 250 to 300 and ICCR scholarships from 20 to 40). Talks on the civil nuclear cooperation were also conducted. (ANI)
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An enormous health problem More than 90% are unaware of their condition
Diabetes might be one of the most talked about diseases across the world and especially in India, but awareness about the same can well be estimated by the fact that India today has more people with type-2 diabetes. India has a challenge to face. However, medical experts feel that timely detection and right management can go a long way in helping patients lead a normal life. Diabetes might be one of the most talked about diseases across the world and especially in India, but awareness about the same can well be estimated by the fact that India today has more people with type-2 diabetes (more than 50 million) than any other nation. With the country having the highest number of diabetic patients in the world, the sugar disease is posing an enormous health problem to our country today. Often known as the diabetes capital of the world, India has been witnessing an alarming rise in incidence of diabetes according to the International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries. According to a World Health Organization (WHO) fact sheet on diabetes, an estimated 3.4
million deaths are caused due to high blood sugar. Diabetes is a chronic medical condition, that is, it can be curbed at the initial level by introducing lifestyle changes and controlled after its incidence through medicines in early stages and administration of external insulin in advanced stages. But it would not be wrong to say that it cannot be cured completely and lasts a lifetime. People with diabetes in India doubled from 32 million in 2000 to 63 million in 2013 and is projected to increase to 101.2 million in next 15 years, says the assessment by the World Health Organisation, raising an alarm over the need to treat and contain the condition. Public health agencies worldwide are concerned as diabetes is linked to ailments ranging from strokes to cardiovascular disease with implications in terms of a disability adjusted life. Though mortality due to diabetes is relatively less as compared to cancer and cardiac disorders, the disease imposes costs by way of medication and productivity of individuals, particularly in later years. Experts also pointed towards the escalating socio-economic costs due to the disease. The annual spend on diabetes treatment in India is pegged at Rs 1.5 lakh crore, 4.7 times the Centre's allocation of Rs 32,000 crore on health and threefourth of the budgeted service tax collections this fiscal. This cost is projected to rise by 20-30% every year.
Why China Isn't Too Worried by Expanding US-India Ties India continues to balance ties between Washington and Beijing, to seek maximum advantage Walter Andersen and Dรกniel Balรกzs U.S.-India ties over the past few years have become increasingly close, but this movement has evoked limited response in China. Beijing's composure is based on three factors: (1) Indian foreign policy is independent and free of strategic commitments to another countries; (2) India has been cautious in its handling of China's differences with the United States, most prominently the South China Sea, and (3) the focus of Chinese foreign policy is to the East and not the South. India, the weakest of these three countries, seems to be engaged in a hedging strategy to gain concessions from its two more powerful counterparts. Since Narendra Modi assumed office as the prime minister of India, there has been a visible convergence between Washington and New Delhi. The leader, who was denied entry to the United States while heading the government of the western Indian state of Gujarat, was invited to Washington D.C. by President Barack Obama soon after his May 26, 2014 inauguration ceremony. The two leaders clearly established a good personal relationship and subsequently Modi has met the U.S. president seven times, most recently on June 7-8 in Washington D.C., when he was invited to address a joint session of the U.S. Congress. Obama had earlier accepted Modi's invitation to be the chief guest at the January 26, 2015, Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. These occasions have largely contributed to en-
hancing economic and security cooperation between the two countries. While Obama was in India for the Republic Day ceremony, the two sides bolstered security ties by prolonging their 2005 bilateral defense scheme. In addition, they signed the Joint Strategic Vision for the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean Region, which notes that the two countries will strive for development and security in the area as well as calling for "ensuring the freedom of navigation and over flight," specifically mentioning the South China Sea. In April 2016, during U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter's visit to India, the two sides forged ahead with defense ties with a breakthrough in the negotiations of the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA). The pact lays down a framework for the common use of each other's military infrastructure. Furthermore, Modi, in his latest trip to the United States, went out of his way to demonstrate India's friendship to Washington, including a highly symbolic visit to Arlington National Cemetery. In his address to the joint session of Congress, the prime minister pushed for enhancing bilateral security collaboration and noted that the United States is a prominent commercial and defense partner for India. Still, China remained calm about the deepening IndoU.S. ties, as the Chinese press coverage of Modi's visit was void of hawkish language. This calmness marks a U-turn on the part of some of state-controlled me-
Barrack Obama with Narendra Modi dia; the nationalist-leaning Global Times, as late as January last year, was rather anxious about India moving too close to Washington. The change is likely rooted in New Delhi's recent moves toward equidistance between Beijing and Washington. First of all, India's categorical refusal of the U.S. suggestion of joint patrols in the Indian Ocean and the AsiaPacific seems to be a critically important step that allayed Chinese concerns about India teaming up with the United States. An article in the Liberation Daily goes so far to argue that because of this rejection, Beijing would not be worried about India signing on to LEMOA. Second, the high-profile exchanges between China and India during Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's vis-
its to Beijing (which came between Carter's stopover in New Delhi and Modi's trip to the U.S.) seem to have succeeded in mutual trust-building. Chinese media accentuated that bilateral ties are improving and that India does not have hostile feelings against China. Third, a communique issued by Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Chinese and Russian counterparts in April 2016, among other things, takes a stand against the internationalization of the South China Sea disputes and advocates that the issue should be solved by the involved parties. This argument shows a striking parallel with the Chinese point of view related to the situation in that area. Fourth, a recent article on the Chinese news website, Cankao Xiaoxi (Reference News), refers to the foreign
media saying that Modi kept Chinese considerations in mind when opting not to bring up the South China Sea issue during his June visit to Washington, D.C. While the Indian prime minister's vow of assistance in safeguarding the "freedom of navigation on seas" could be interpreted as a hidden reference to China's behaviorin the issue, the article argues that the statement was not specific enough to be understood in this way. Finally, the fact that LEMOA was not signed during the June 2016 Modi visit and the sluggish development of the more consequential Communications and Information Security Memorandum of Agreement (CISMOA) suggests India will be cautious about engaging in strategic agreements with the United States. This further implies that China
does not have to worry about India's engagement with Washington. Still, if LEMOA is concluded, it would allow the signatories to use each other's bases for "resupplies, repair and rest," and thus mark a significant development in Indo-U.S. military ties. Taking the South China Sea issue as an example provides a hint as to India's foreign policy strategy. The implicit message related to "freedom of navigation" in Modi's speech, combined with the India-China-Russia trilateral statement, suggest that India is adopting a selective stance on the South China Sea disputes, which allows it to engage both with Washington and Beijing without irritating either of them. By taking an ambivalent stand on the internationalization of the disputes, India supports the Chinese position only partially, but there is nothing to suggest that New Delhi backs China's territorial claims in the area. On the other hand, India does not fully depart from the U.S. stance by reiterating its commitment to the freedom of navigation. India thus walks a careful line between these two powerful states, able to shift incrementally one way or the other depending on their actions' impact on India. India will almost certainly try to use this strategy to overcome Chinese reservations on Indian membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group and Indian inclusion as a permanent member of the UN Security Council. On its road to becoming a great power, India will continue to maneuver in order to gain concessions from both sides. Courtesy: The diplomat
E-Governance Profile of a Tea Woman: Behind the cup that cheers Part V Reforming Government through technology E-Governance has the potential to benefit India's citizens exponentially and maximise the return on the government's investment in it. But e-Governance is not just about improving delivery of services to citizens, businesses and government employees. It is also about blending Information and Communications Technology (ICT) with administrative reforms to make government more efficient, drive down costs and increase transparency in how government departments work. If implemented properly, it can be an asset for the unserved and under-served areas in India and help drive new levels of efficiency to government services in India. Also for better implementation of e-governance, the Government will need to frame laws which will fully incorporate the established as will as emerging technology. Changing technology has changed many preestablished notions; similarly the technology is growing and changing rapidly. It is important, that the Government makes laws which incorporate the current technology and has enough space to incorporate the changing future technology. These IT laws need to be flexible to adjust with the rapidly changing technology. Currently India has only the
IT Act, 2000 which is mainly an E-Commerce legislation. India has also modified many laws to include electronic technology, however it is not sufficient to cover e-governance completely. Overall technological awareness in current Judges is very low. The judiciary as a whole needs to be trained in new technology, its benefits and drawbacks and the various usages. The judiciary may alternatively appoint new judges with new judges and setup special Courts to deal with the matters relating to ICT. The Government can also setup special tribunals to deal with matters relating with ICT. Literacy percentage in India is too alarming. The whole world is moving towards e-governance, but India still lacks in the literacy department. The people need to be educated and made e-literate for egovernance to flourish. Government can only encourage people to go online if it can make people feel comfortable with e-governance. This can be done through educating the people about the advantages of egovernance over physical governance. This can also be done through raising awareness of the leaders who can motivate the people to go online.
Kanakeswar Sensowa In tea garden the quarters made for the workers are called "line'. The name of a line is given on the basis of some important reference or a number, say for example -Bhuyan Line or Mura Line; they may also be called - ek-number line , do-number line etc. The line in which Mangri had their quarter was known as Christian line as majority of the resident of that line were Christian when it was nomenclature. Mangri while walking back to her residential quarter was totally engrossed with the thought of her children. She
guessed that her husband by now, most likely would be sitting in a nearby pan shop. Or he might have gone for angling in the roadside ponds. He might have gone in the morning just after she left for plucking. As she was busy in her own thoughts she was not walking with habitual care so she had stumbled over the projection of a brick. Mercifully she did not receive serious injury on her toes. She heaved a sigh and wishfully thought -- if Budhna had taken least bit care of the house and for that matter If at least he had collected some fire-wood, things would have been far easier for her to manage. But he would never do that at his own volition,
Image for representational purpose (Photo: idn. photo) because he thinks that Mangri will manage the house in any way ,in fact the woman are meant for this kind of work. Thus he would justify his lethargic nature and avoidance of work.
Having reached home she saw her son Raghu playing with two other boys and Chutki was playing with the kitten . Mangri then quickly made a cup of black tea for her and made a few
chappaties for Raghu and Chutki which they had taken with some sugar. Meanwhile she heard the noise of a familiar cough and guessed that it was her husband Budhna. He came with a small polythene bag containing some small fish which he proudly offered to her. She indicating him to keep the packet aside, asked if he would like to have some tea. He nodded with affirmation. Mangri offered him half glass of tea from the container which she made for herself . She asked Budhna with some apprehension -"Have you got yourself registered "sick" for today? You know that to be entitled for sick allowance registration in garden
Assam's Myriad Scams
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Sir, It seems, our Chief-minister Sarbananda Sonowal has not only to face a loan of Rs. 10,000 crore from previous government but also good number of scams involving thousands of crore rupees that ,took place during the erstwhile regime. Some people with criminal psychology are always there with their eyes wide open about how to explore situation and turn it to their advantage. When the government itself is sunk deep in corruption (Previous regine), where the bureaucrats and ministers along with their accomplices find an opportune situation whereby these persons can fatten their coffers, they jump at the fray and start looting people's money with impunity. This is exactly what happened to Tarun Gogoi led government for long 15 years. The most vulnerable area, we found are the hill regions, corrupt officials embezzle money in large scale with 'Zero-Accountability'. In Cachar (Barak Valley) the people were the worst sufferers. Now that, these scams involving large sum of money start surfacing with each passing day, the Chief-minister obviously has an uphill task to tackle the murky situation. We people of Assam want
that each and every official along with their accomplices must receive exemplary punishment. Mohot Talukdar's immovable properties should immediately be attached. No person whosover he/she might be found to have been involved in corruption must not be spared. All D.F.O's properties should be scanned. The next is the Excise department with its colossal magnitude of corruption. Officials like Amarendra Nath should be removed forthwith. All those involved in the Excise scams involving thousands of crores of rupees must not go scotfree. The corrupt businessmen should be given exemplary punishment. Our erstwhile Chief-minister Tarun Gogoi should have an introspection. He should now realize, enough harm was done during his regime to the poor. When any serious lapsation occurs in ample measure, the Chief-minister has an accountability for his slackness, erroneous way of administering. Our Primeminister Narendra Modiji is a role model. Since his assuming office corruption rate in India slided down substantially.
hospital is must." without waiting for his answer she again stated "you know that sick allowance is offered only for limited days which on the basis of working days of a workman. If you go on absenting yourself without any valid reason, it will not only reduce our fortnightly wages but also will reduce Bonus, PF deposit etc. You know that we have two children for them we need a good deposit . If you do not think about it who will help us in the time of our need?" To be contd The writer can be reached at: kanakeswarsensowa@gmail.com.Phone no: 9435033019
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Various Jobs in Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, June 2016 Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. Last Date: 30/06/2016. Applications are invited from Indian citizens for direct recruitment of Assoc. Deans, Lakhimpur College of Vety. Science and Biswanath College of Agriculture/ Assoc. Director of Extension Education (Publication and Information/Training)/ Associate Director of Research/Deputy Registrar (Personnel)/Lady Medical Officer/Secretary to Vice Chancellor, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. 1. Associate Dean (Tenure post of 5 years) Pay : Rs. 37,400 67,000/ + Grade pay 10,000/ p.m. (UGC) (a) Biswanath College of Agriculture, Biswanath Chariali (b) Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, Joyhing, North Lakhimpur 2. Associate Director of Extn. Education (Publication and Information), AAU, Jorhat (Tenure post of 5 years) Pay : Rs. 37,400 67,000/ + Grade pay 10,000/ p.m. (UGC) 3. Associate Director of Extn. Education (Training), AAU, Jorhat. (Tenure post of 5 years) Pay : Rs. 37,400 67,000/ + Grade pay 10,000/ p.m. (UGC) 4. Associate Director of Research, (Tenure post of 5 years) Pay : Rs. Rs. 37,400 - 67,000.00 + Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000/ p.m. (UGC) 5. Deputy Registrar (Personnel), AAU, Jorhat Pay : Rs. 12,000/ 40,000/ + Grade pay of Rs. 6,300/p.m. 6. Lady Medical Officer, AAU, Jorhat Pay : Rs. 12,00040,000/ + Grade Pay of Rs.6, 100/p.m. 7. Secretary to Vice Chancellor Pay : Rs. 12,000/ Rs. 40,000/ + Grade Pay of Rs. 6,100. Age: Age limit as on 01.01.2016: 38 years (maximum). The age is relaxable by the number of full years of service rendered in AAU/ICAR/CSIR/DST/SAUs and other Govt. Institutions up to a maximum of 5(five) years as supported by the relevant documents for the post of Lady Medical Officer & Secretary to Vice Chancellor. For other posts, age is no bar. Application Fee: Application fee is to be deposited at Powerjyoti Account of the University lying with the State Bank of India, AAU Jorhat Branch (A/c No. 33019714091). For payment, a Challan copy may be downloaded from the University website and fee paid Challan copy is to be enclosed along with the application form. The prescribed fee is Rs. 300/ in case of general candidates and Rs. 150/ in case of SC/ST/PH candidates. How to apply: Application form in prescribed format is to be submitted to the Registrar, AAU, Jorhat on or before June 30/2016. A self addressed stamped (worth Rs.6/ envelope size 23 cm x 10 cm should be sent along with the application form). Advertisement Details: Pl check www.aau.ac.in
GradeIV Jobs in Jorhat Medical College & Hospital, June 2015 Jorhat Medical College & Hospital. Last Date: 25/06/2015. Applications are invited from Indian citizens in Standard Form for filling up of following vacant posts in Jorhat Medical College & Hospital in the scales of pay and the other allowances as admissible under the rules. Name of Post: GradeIV No of Post: 04 Educational Qualification: Read up to ClassX. Pay: Rs 2450 Rs 3670/ Age: 18 to 38 years. 5 year of relaxation for SC/ ST candidates. Fee: Rs 100 to be deposited in the form of Bank Draft. How to Apply: Pl check www.jmch.org.in/ for more details.
NIRD recruitment 2016 Border Security senior medical officer 7 Force Constable (Tradesmen) vacancies National institute of rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD) invites application for the position of 07 Administrative officer, senior medical officer, assistant librarian, security officer, junior Hindi Translator, pharmacist, library and information assistant vacancies. Apply before 27th June 2016. Name of post:- Administrative officer, senior medical officer Eligibility:- Degree, MBBS, master degree, Graduation, SSC, Diploma in pharmacy Job Location:- Telangana and Assam Last Date:- 27th June 2016 Total No. of Posts:- 7 Posts Administration Officer:- 01 posts Age Limit:- The age of the candidate should below 45 years. Pay Scale:- Rs 15600 - 39100/- Per Month Qualification:- Candidates should have degree from a recognized university. Senior Medical Officer:- 01 posts Age Limit:- The age of the candidate should below 45 years. Pay Scale:- Rs 15600 - 39100/- Per Month Qualification:- Candidates should have MBBS from a recognized university. Selection Procedure:- The selection of the candidates will be on the basis of personal interview depending on the number of applications received. Age Relaxation:- The upper age of the candidates in relaxable for the following specified categories to the extent indicated below:i) By 5 years for candidates belonging to ST communities. ii) By 5 years for candidates belonging to SC communities. iii) By 3 years for candidates belonging to OBC communities. How to apply:- Candidates may apply in prescribed application along with relevant documents send to the assistant Registrar (E), National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad:- 500030 on or before 27th June 2016.
North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST) recruits Project Workers in Jorhat May 2016 Project Workers Job position in North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST) 1.Qualification: Diploma in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering. Pay Scale: Rs. 8000 Age: 28 yrs 2.Qualification: MCA or BE/BTech (Computer Sc / IT or MSc, IT having knowledge in Linux / HTML / Javascript / Database. Age: 28 yrs Pay Scale: Rs. 12,000 3.Qualification:MSc Library Science with proficiency in Computer Sc and knowledge in Bibliographic DBMS. Pay Scale: Rs. 12,000 4.Qualification: BE / BTech in Chemical Engineering with exposure in the area of high pressure hydrogenation reactions. Age: 28 yrs Pay Scale: Rs. 20000 5. SRF (Extended): Those who have submitted PhD theses in Organic Chemistry may be selected provisionally for one year only pending award of PhD degree. Once PhD degree is awarded they may be absorbed as RA Max Age: 33 yrs Pay Scale: Rs. 20000 OR RA: (i) PhD in Organic Chemistry Max Age: 35 yrs Pay Scale:Rs. 36,000/- to Rs. 40,000/- Per Month How to apply Interview Date: 08-06-2016 , Reporting time: 9.00 am.
Career in Architecture: Scope, Eligibility and Job Prospects Architects are the magicians behind the magic of aesthetically and beautifully designed buildings. What today is considered as one of the most chic professions is one that has definitely come a long way. While capitalism has given the industry an unseen push, it has also brought awareness to consider towards building a greener planet. Career in architecture is not only well paying but also gets the creative juices flowing. One needs to keep the requirements the client or target audience in mind and in the process mold each idea according to their needs and requirements. Remember that it is the because of the creative ideas of some that we have buildings such as the Burjal-Arab in Dubai, Taiwan 101 in Taipei, Red Pepper House in Kenya and numerous other architectural marvels. It is up to the architect to convert his architectural design into reality and design it such that the structural aspects can be implemented practically. Eligibility For one to be applicable to apply for undergraduate programmes for studying architecture, one must have passed the higher secondary school certificate, i.e. the Class XII examination with science subject such as biology, math and chemistry. The bachelor's degree is usually four years long. If the student is interested in taking his career forward, eligibility for
postgraduate programmes will be on the basis of a bachelor's degree in (B.E/ B.Tech) or any other equivalent branches of engineering. The duration for this course is two years. One can also specialize in a particular field if he/ she wants to. Specializations such as Lighting,
Green building, Construction management, Fire protection engineering, Building transportation systems, Acoustics design and construction are also available apart from many others. List of Courses available for Architecture Courses will combine theoretical and practical training. You will develop, sharpen creative skills, and also spend hours in the design studio and work on projects individually as well as in groups. * Diploma in Architecture Engineering
* Diploma in Architecture Assistantship *Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture Engineering *Bachelor of Technology in Architecture Engineering *Master of Technology in Architecture Engineering
*Master of Technology in Town & Country Planning *Master of Philosophy in Architecture Engineering Job Prospects Although in the beginning of your career you would be expected to understand the practical aspects of being on the job and strike the right balance of listening to the client and coming out with a design both aesthetically and practically correct. You will have the option of working with construction companies, builders,
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independently, consultancies, and many other options as well. There are also jobs available in the Public sector which will include departments such as National Institute of Urban Affairs, Public Works Department, Housing and Urban Development Corpora-
tion, Ministry of Defense, National Building Organization, Archaeological Department, Town and Country Planning Organization, Departments of Railways, Post and Telegraphs, Public Sector Undertakings, National Building Construction Corporation Ltd., etc. Different profiles: *Architect *Architecture Designer *Architecture Engineer *Interior Designer Salary Expected In the beginning an architect can expect as much as Rs. 20,000 at the
minimum. In about four to five years, expect anything from INR 50,000 to 60,000. The amount of investment in the sector seems to increasing with each passing day. The demand is expected to increase in next couple of decades as India is going to expand FDI in real estate and it will attract huge money from foreign companies. Institutes offering courses in Architecture Some of the colleges offering courses in Architecture have been listed as bellows: *Punjab University, Chandigarh College of Architecture *School of Architecture CEPT, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad *School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi *Indian Education Society's College of Architecture, Mumbai *Lucknow University, Govt. College of Architecture, Lucknow *Goa University, College of Architecture *University of Mumbai, Sir J J College of Architecture *Pune University, Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Architecture, Pune *Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, School of Planning & Architecture, Hyderabad *Kerala University, College of Engineering, Thiruvananthpuram *Anna University, School of Architecture & Planning, Chennai Courtesy: careerindia
Recruitment, May 2016 [561 posts]
Border Security Force (BSF) Last Date: 20/ 06/2016. Applications are invited from male Indian citizens for appointment for the following posts of Constables in Border Security Force (BSF): Name of post: Constable (Tradesmen) No of posts : 561 posts in various Trades Pay : Rs.5200 -20200 grade pay Rs. 2000 Age : 1823 years as on 01/08/2016 Educational Qualification : Matriculation or equivalent. Application Fee : Rs.50/ in the form of bank DD or Postal Order. No fee from SC/ST/ Ex.SM candidates. How to Apply : Application in the prescribed format should be sent to the concerned RAs/HQrs in different States of India as per the details given in the advertisement within 30 days of publication of the advertisement in i.e. on or before last date 20/06/2016. For more information: bsf.nic.in
Teaching Positions (Professor) in South Asian University May 2016 South Asian University (SAU) Akbar Bhawan, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India Teaching Positions (Professor) in South Asian University South Asian University, a collaborative project of all SAARC countries, is looking for outstanding, highly qualified and experienced faculty members: Professor : 07 posts in Cmputer Science, Mathematics, Legal Studies, Life Sciences& Biotechnology, International Relations, Sociology and Economics, Pay : US$ 30000 to US$ 40000) per annum Application Fee : Indian Rs. 1300/- (US$ 20) How to Apply : Apply Online at South Asian University (SAU) website on or before20/06/2015. For further details: sau.in
Options in library and information science A librarian's job involves wide range of reading and processing information content through cataloguing, classification and indexing, storing documents and retrieving the required information. Libraries are repositories of knowledge and information and are indispensable in the information age. With the merging of information technology with library science, the nature of libraries and the scope of their services have radically changed. The job involves wide range of reading and processing of the information content through cataloguing, classification and indexing, storing documents, and retrieving the required information and so on. Those interested in this discipline can pursue their degree course in library and information science (B.LI.Sc. / B.LiS). At a higher level, one can opt for a Master's degree (M.LISc / M.LIS), M.Phil or Ph.D. in this discipline. Most universities in India offer one year Bachelor's degree in library and information science or two year integrated Master's degree in the same discipline. The Bachelor's degree course includes the study of library classification, library and science, library management, cataloging, information sources, information systems and services and the basics of information technology. After obtaining Bachelor's degree in library and information science, students can opt for one-year regular Master's degree course in the same discipline. Graduates in other disciplines with at least 50 per cent marks can pursue the two year (four semester) integrated Master's programme in library and information science. Both these courses provide equal opportunities for employment. Many universities in South India have introduced the two year integrated Master of Library and Information Science
course. Some universities also conduct the one year Master's programme for B.LISc degree holders with 50 per cent marks and above. The Department of Library and Information Science of several universities in the country offers higher education facilities including B.LISc., two year integrated M.LISc., one-year M.LISc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes in the discipline. The following are a few among them: * University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai - 5 * Bangalore University, Bangalore - 560056 * Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar - 608002 * Andhra University, Visakhapatnam - 530003 * University of Mumbai, Mumbai - 400098 * Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221005 * Jiwaji University, Gwalior * Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh- 202002 The Documentation, Research and Training Centre in Bangalore and the Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre, New Delhi, offer associate-ships in documentation and information science to experienced graduate librarians. The associate ship is recognized as equivalent to M.LISc degree. Distance learning mode * Many universities offer graduate and postgraduate course in library and information science through distance education mode. * The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers both these courses. Web site: www.ignou.ac.in. * The Institute of Distance Education of the University of Madras and the Directorate of Distance Educations of the Madurai Kamaraj University also offer graduate and postgraduate courses in library and information science. Web sites: www.unom.ac.in;
www.mkudde.org. * Institute of Distance Education of the University of Kerala, Kariyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, offers B.LISc. degree course through the distance education mode. * Directorate of Distance Education of Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, conducts B.LISc. course in the distance education mode. Web site: www.svudde.org. Those who desire to get a government job should ensure that these distance learning courses are approved by the joint Committee of the Distance Education Council and UGC. The list is only indicative. Details of more universities that offer higher education facilities in library and information science under the regular and distance education mode can be collected from the university handbooks published by the Association of Indian Universities which is available for reference in all University employment information and guidance bureau functioning under universities in Kerala. Career prospects Those who have passed B.LISc and M.LISc degrees are eligible to become second and third grade librarians or university library assistants. Those who have obtained an M.LISc or Ph.D. and have cleared the Junior Research Fellowship-National Eligibility Test (JRF-NET) can become lecturers in colleges and university departments. To become a grade I librarian or assistant librarian in a college or university department, the requirement is M.LISc and UGC- NET. Job opportunities for postgraduate librarians are many in colleges, university departments, science and technology departments/ institutions, research organisations and so on. Scientific institutes appoint M.LISc degree holders as scientific assistants/ officers. Courtesy: thehindu
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Tata firms, Uber promises to help drivers buy cars Nagpur, Jun 18: Tata group has announced a partnership with Uber Technologies for providing an integrated solution to drivers of the appbased taxi hailing service provider desirous of purchasing cars. A pan-India programme, rolled out from Hyderabad, the pact offers access to flexible and customised financing solution from Tata Capital Financial Services and Tata Motors Finance for them to purchase Tata cars such as Indica and Indigo. 'Affordable insurance' from Tata AIG is another component of the programme that seeks to benefit 20,000 drivers in the next one year. (Agencies)
Tata Power downgraded to negative by Moody's New Delhi, Jun 18: Moody's Investors Service downgraded Tata Power ratings to negative from stable after the company signed a share purchase agreement to buy Welspun Renewables Energy Limited (Welspun) for Rs.9,250 crore in cash. "The change in outlook to negative reflects the combined effect of entirely debt-funded nature of the transaction, which cuts headroom within the ratings and uncertainty on the terms and structure of the bank debt that will be raised to fund the acquisition," said Abhishek Tyagi, Moody's Vice President and Senior Analyst. Limited details were available on quality of the assets being acquired, he said. (Agencies)
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Pulses price chases to Rs 200/kg; Government orders crackdown on hoarders New Delhi, Jun 18: As pulses continued to soar to touch up to Rs 200 per kg, intelligence agencies were today asked to crack down on cartels, while futures trade was curbed to check speculation and buffer stock was hiked over 5times to 8 lakh tonnes to boost supply in a multipronged approach. Efforts were also beefed up to sell larger quantities of pulses at highly-subsidised rates through government agencies and outlets, but any favourable results were hardly visible in the retail and wholesale markets. Urad dal was selling at as high as Rs 196 per kg, while chana was also seen moving closer to Rs 100 per kg level. Tur dal continued to rule high at Rs 166 per kg, while moong and masur were being sold at Rs 125 and Rs 105 per kg, respectively, as per the latest government data. In some highend markets in cities like Mumbai and Delhi, the prices of pulses were even higher. Taking forward the decisions taken at a highprofile meeting chaired by Finance Minister Arun
Colombo, Jun 18: The uncertainty over the Sampur thermal power project continues as the NTPC, India's partner in the coal-fired 500-megawatt (MW) project, is awaiting advice from the Central government on the issue of change of fuel for the proposed plant. The issue has been raised by Sri Lanka, which apparently now favours liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the fuel. In February this year, the project received environmental clearance and about a month ago, even a decision was taken by the Trincomalee Power Company Limited (TPCL), a special purpose vehicle floated by the NTPC and the Ceylon Electricity Board, to float bids for the project. U.P. Pani, Director in the NTPC, says the Sri Lankan
side has now sought a formal discussion to consider "the possibility of the change of fuel." It is for the two governments to decide. Recently, addressing a high-profile event here on the India-Sri Lanka relationship, Tilak Siyambalapitiya, a senior energy expert in Sri Lanka, explained why there should not be any further delay in the implementation of the project. Referring to the steep growth in energy sales in Sri Lanka this year, he said the growth rate figure for the period up to May end was 11.7 per cent, which was "very high." Besides, no other major power plant was in the pipeline and only by 2020, a LNG terminal could be set up, if the decision to go in for LNG was taken now. (Agencies)
Image for representational purpose. (Photo: d1pcxoetpnw26i.cloudfront) Jaitley yesterday, the Food Ministry decided to enhance the buffer stock of pulses from 1.5 lakh tonnes to 8 lakh tonnes. Markets regulator Sebi joined hands by banning any fresh futures market position in chana, the only commodity among pulses where such trading was allowed. At the outlets of the government agencies, further stocks were added to sell pulses at
subsidised rates, including at Rs Rs 60 per kg for chana (gram) dal and 120 per kg for urad and tur dal. Concerned over rising prices, Consumer Affairs Secretary Hem Pande held a meeting with the officials of Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the Income Tax, the Enforcement Directorate and Intelligence Bureau (IB). He also interacted with state government offi-
Rs.200-cr fund proposed by SBI to aid fintech firms Kolkata, Jun 18: State Bank of India has floated a Rs.200 crore fund to assist startups in the fintech space, its Chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya said. The fund named 'IT Innovation Start-up Fund' will consider assistance of up to Rs.3 crore to an firm registered in India for promoting their business innovations using technology in financial services, she said while speaking at a CII event in Mumbai. Traditional banks across the globe have been open to work with new age fintech firms, which are dis-
cials of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi via video conferencing and asked them to be alert to check hoarders. "I have asked all of them to pull up their socks and ensure that no artificial rise in pulses' prices take place," Pande told reporters after the meeting. Enforcement agencies have also been directed to check cartelisation and
hoarding of pulses, he added. The secretary said that officials concerned have been told to keep a track of the entire supply chain of imported dal from shipment to final delivery point. That apart, the states have been told to sell tur and urad from the buffer stock at a subsidised rate of not more than Rs 120/kg and chana Rs 60/kg. "We have requested them (states) to cap the prices. We have told that the Centre will provide more pulses if state governments need," Pande said. Meanwhile, Sebi decided to stop launch of new contracts in chana futures and any fresh position in existing contracts to check any speculative rally. It asked the investors to wind down their existing positions. Production of pulses is estimated to have declined to 17.06 million tonnes in 2015-16 crop year (July-June) due to two consecutive years of drought. The buffer stock is being created through domestic procurement as well as through imports in order to address the deficit of 7.6 million tonnes of pulses. (Agencies)
Chairman of SBI, Arundhati Bhattacharya. (Photo: static.dnaindia)
rupting business models by using technology to deliver services at lower cost. "With emergence of tech-
nology, banks are facing twin challenges of managing their technology legacy stack and bringing the cost down for small transactions," Ms. Bhattacharya said. She also said that with the advent of new age technology, banks need to learn from new kids on the block and foray into unexplored areas of services to customer for enriching their banking experience. "Banks today need to cross sell in collaboration with fintech companies as they are here to stay." (Agencies)
operations. In the initial stage, the company will operate with a fleet of 100 cars ranging from minihatchbacks to luxury segment and is expected to
add 100 more cars soon. Voler offers car rental service starting at a rent of Rs.30/hour along with car insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance. (Agencies)
Rs.35 cr raised by Payroll software maker Greytip Noida, Jun 18: Greytip Software, a maker of human resources and payroll software , has raised Rs.35 crore in its series B round of funding led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Blume Ventures. The company said that it would use
the money to enhance the adoption of its flagship product among a wider set of small businesses. Greytip said that it enables more than 3,500 businesses to manage the human resources and payroll processes of over 300,000 em-
ployees daily. The funds would help it expand in Tier1 and Tier-2 markets. Girish Rowjee, Chief Executive of Greytip said the company had been 'constantly obsessed' about helping small and medium businesses. (Agencies)
To address 5G demand Ericsson launches 5G plug-ins Sweden, Jun 18: Swedish communication technology multinational Ericsson launched 5G plug-ins to address diverse 5G use cases from mobile HD video, driverless buses and haptic feedback-enabled drones to fiber-equivalent residential wireless access. "Ericsson 5G plug-ins will enable the evolutionary steps that operators need to take as they develop networks to secure their 5G future," said Arun Bansal, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Unit Radio, Ericsson, in a statement. Ericsson 5G plug-ins include MIMO plug-in, multi-user MIMO plug-in, RAN
Arun Bansal, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Unit Radio, Ericsson. (Photo: ericsson)
virtualisation plug-in, intelligent connectivity plug-in and latency reduction plug-in. These plug-ins are softwaredriven innovations supported by the Ericsson Radio System, and are specifically focused on capabilities that opera-
tors can leverage within current networks to facilitate their evolution to 5G. Ericsson is already working with more than 20 leading mobile operators worldwide on 5G networking and use cases, including 5G field trials in 2016. (Agencies)
Mumbai, Jun 18: The first quarter of 2016 was best-ever quarter for private equity exits in India, according to PWC's Money Tree India report. The quarter saw exits worth $2.59 billion in 35 deals, 50 per cent more than the previous quarter which saw exits worth $1.67 billion in 59 deals. The exits increased 29 per cent from $1.94 billion in 68 deals in Q1, 2015. The exits were mainly driven
20% duty on sugar exports imposed by Centre Mumbai, Jun 18: In a bid to keep the domestic prices of sugar under check in the country, the Centre imposed 20 per cent duty on the export of raw sugar. As per the government notification issued here, 20 per cent export duty has been imposed on the export of raw sugar white or refined sugar. Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan had recently hinted that given the fact that sugar prices were witnessing a rising trend in the international market, traders could increase the export to make profit and therefore the government was contemplating to impose export duty. "The decision of imposing export duty would help keep sufficient availability of sugar in domestic market and the price will be under control," Mr. Paswan had tweeted. Notably, due to delayed harvest of the crop in Brazil, there has been a rise in international prices and this surge in price has made exports of Indian sugar feasible as well. India has so far exported 1.7 million
tonnes in the marketing year that began on October 1. In the domestic retail markets meanwhile, the sugar prices have seen an increase ranging between Rs 5-7 a kg since April on expectations of lower crop output due to drought in Maharashtra and Karnataka. Country's sugar output in the 2015-16 season (October to September) is expected to be at 25.2 million tonnes as against 28.3 million tonnes of the last year. (Agencies)
by $1.05 billion exit made by KKR from Alliance Tire Group. IT & ITeS saw exits worth $403 million in 11 deals, the data showed. It also said strategic sales has become the most preferred route for exits this quarter, with a total exit value of $1.25 billion in 13 deals. Secondary sales followed with a total exit value of $624 million in 10 deals. The data also showed a dip in private equity activity, as deals in
the ecommerce space dried up. The JanuaryMarch quarter saw investments $3.10 billion in 160 deals, with average ticket size of $19.4 million. When compared to Q4 of 2015, the volume dropped by 15 per cent and value fell by 18 per cent respectively. The number of deals dropped 24 per cent when compared to first quarter of 2015, but the drop in value was moderate 2 per cent. (Agencies)
Civil Aviation Secretary, R.N. Choubey. (Photo: thehindubusinessline) Guwahati, Jun 18: Airlines will be free to withdraw or change flights to and within north-eastern states, island territories and Ladakh as per their business requirements, according to the new civil aviation policy of the government. The move might come as a big relief to airlines that may re-deploy its planes to profitable or viable routes. At present, airlines need to take permission from the Civil Aviation Ministry to withdraw routes from these regions, largely because these were unconnected routes in the past. With the new norms, the airlines will only need to inform the Civil Aviation Ministry and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation three months in advance before withdrawing or revising its routes. The airlines can do so provided they fully comply with the route dispersal guidelines (RDG) that mandate them to deploy a certain share of flights on
Amazon's sellers gain as it cuts own commissions Bengaluru, Jun 18: Amazon India has cut its own commissions by 25-30% in key categories such as mobiles, PCs, electronic devices, and personal care appliances. This may put the American e-commerce giant's local arm at an advantage over rival Flipkart, which recently increased its commissions across key segments and also asked sellers to bear the costs of logistics in case of returns. In a communication to sellers, Amazon India has said that its latest policy changes will be effected from June 17. Amazon has reduced its commission for mobile devices and tablets to 3.5% from about 5.5%, and for desktops and laptops to 3% from 4%. Electronic devices, too, have seen a change similar to that
Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan. (Photo: thehindubusinessline)
Airlines granted freedom to change N-E flights Uncertainty of Sampur project continues
Self-driven car Voler Hit in Q1 recorded by enters Bengaluru PE exits : PWC report Bengaluru, Jun 18: Selfdrive car rental service provider Voler announced its expansion into Southern India, with the introduction of its Bengaluru
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Image for representational purpose. (Photo: indiatransportportal) of PCs. Electronic devices and mobiles are one of the highest selling categories for companies like Flipkart and Amazon India, fuelled to a great extent by discounts. When contacted, an Amazon India spokesperson confirmed the development. "Yes, we lowered the rates for certain catego-
ries. We think these revised rates can significantly help sellers to perform even better and succeed in their business," the spokesperson said in an emailed response. Amazon noted that it started with just 100 sellers three years ago and now has over 85,000 sellers. The number
is growing at 250% year-onyear, and Amazon is adding over 90,000 products/day, the company said. Among other categories, the company has reduced its commission from 12% to 5% on movies and educational software. However, it had recently increased commissions in some categories such as mobile accessories. Market leader Flipkart has had to face resistance from some sellers on its platform following its revised seller policy. Flipkart's new seller policy will be effective from June 20. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos recently announced another $3-billion commitment for the Indian market, taking its total investment in India to $5 billion. Some of these funds are now clearly being used to woo sellers. (Agencies)
smaller and remote routes. "A critical aspect of the RDG policy that is often ignored is that an existing Indian carrier cannot reduce any of its currently deployed capacity to add international flights," the Federation of Indian Airlines had said in a statement on February 24. In another relaxation to flying norms, the airlines will be mandated to serve 35 per cent of the flight it deploy on metro routes on non-metro and non-remote routes rather than deploying 50 per cent of its capacity at present. "Since the regional connectivity scheme serves similar purpose, we do not wish to burden the airlines too much so we brought down the proportion," Civil Aviation Secretary R.N. Choubey explained the rationale behind the move. The new route dispersal guidelines will come into effect from winter schedule of 2017. (Agencies)
Travelling by Delhi Metro to become costlier New Delhi, Jun 18: Commuting by Metro in the National Capital Region is set to get more costlier. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has proposed to hike the fares across the routes to take care of it ever increasing expenses. The fare fixation committee of the city's metro body has recommended to raise the minimum fare of Rs 8 to Rs 15 and the maximum fare of Rs 30 may be hiked to Rs 70. Considering its increasing operating expenses and the outgo on the repayment of the Japanese loan, the fare hike has turned imminent. Delhi metro saw the last fare hike in 2009. As per report, the fare fixation committee of the metro body is likely to submit its recommendations to the government in the next two months. (Agencies)
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India go down by two runs to Zimbabwe in first T20I in Harare
India fell two runs short of the 171-run target in Harare. (Source: AP)
Federer admits he was `never good enough` to beat Nadal in Paris anybody, even Djokovic. "He's a lefty - all that spin, we've not seen spin like that before. I had to change so many things to match him."
London, June.18 (ANI): Describing Rafael Nadal as his greatest rival, Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer has admitted that he could never maintain a complete stranglehold over the Spaniard at the French Open, which is considered as the former's stronghold. Federer won his only Roland Garros title in 2009 after defeating Robin Soderling and lost four finals against Nadal, who earned the nickname King of Clay after winning the French Open for an unprecedented nine times. "Sometimes I was outplayed, sometimes I was close, but never quite good enough to beat him at the French. But I never lost hope or faith that it could happen," Federer was
Del Bosque delighted to see Spain overcome goal-scoring struggles
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Paris, June.18 (ANI): Spain football manager Vicente del Bosque has expressed his delight over his side's superior display at the Euro 2016 which saw them overcome their goal-scoring struggles to secure a place in the knockout stages of the prestigious tournament. Two-time defending champions Spain regained their goal-scoring form as they defeated Turkey 3-0 in their second Group D match in Nice, courtesy an Alvaro Morata's brace and a brilliant strike by Nolito. Spain's attacking frontline have been struggling in recent months and needed a late Gerard Pique header to see off Czech Republic 1-0 in their opening game. "We have completed our first objective, qualifying for the next round and did so with a good performance. We were in charge for the entire game and scored goals, which we have been struggling to do," coach del Bosque was quoted as saying by goal.com. "We now have to focus on the game against Croatia and see if we can make it to the final. We are not thinking about our opponent in the round of 16. We will try to get the three points against Croatia and will pick a team we think can do the job," he said. The Spaniard believes that his side are on the right path despite losing a string of veteran players such as Xavi, Xabi Alonso and Carles Puyol since their victorious Euro 2012 campaign. "It is true that we have lost some important players from the team that started this project, some of the most important players of Spain's history," the 65-year-old. "But we are on the right track, even if we have not won anything yet."
quoted as saying by the Guardian.
of the Wimbledon final in 2008," said the 17-time Grand Slam champion.
"For me, he has been (the greatest rival). It could still change if I play Novak another few times in bigger matches. Novak and I have obviously had really big matches, but somehow the match-up with Rafa will always stay unique - because
While referring to the epic 2008 Wimbledon finale, which is being widely regarded as one of the greatest matches in the history of tennis, Federer also revealed that he has found Nadal tougher to play than
Nadal eventually triumphed, beating Federer 64, 6-4, 6-7(5-7), 6-7(8-10), 9-7 in a gruelling contest that lasted four hours and 48 minutes. The Spaniard leads their twelve-years-old rivalry with an overall headto-head record of 23-11. Quashing all rumours surrounding his impending retirement, the 34-year-old insisted that he was still capable of adding a few more majors to his shelf. "Is Djokovic now the man to beat? Absolutely. Does he deserve to be where he is? 100 per cent. But is he beatable? Yes, of course he is. I beat him last year three times.
BCCI suspends arrested Goa cricket officials over alleged fraud Mumbai, June.18 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday suspended Goa Cricket Association president Chetan Desai and its secretary Vinod Phadke from their roles as chairman of the board's marketing committee and information and technology committee respectively with immediate effect. The development came after Desai, Phadke and GCA treasurer Akbar Mulla were arrested by police earlier this week on charges of alleged fraud. Given the serious nature of
replies in the matter to the BCCI.
the allegations, the sport's governing body has decided to investigate the said allegations as well and has accordingly issued show cause notices to Desai and Phadke asking why action should not be taken against them as per the rules of BCCI. They have been given a time of 15 days from 18th June to submit their written
Hockey India announces cash award for Champions Trophy silver medallist New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): Despite losing the pulsating finale of the FIH Champions Trophy, the Sreejesh-led Indian squad has won millions of hearts world over for their brave and tactical encounters against world champions Australia. India showcased a gritty performance as they dominated third and fourth quarters before losing a controversy-marred penalty shootout 1-3 in London. Hockey India, the apex body for hockey in India, announced a cash prize of Rs. 2 lakh each for the players and Head Coach Roelant Oltmans and a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh for all other coaches and support staff on the account of brilliant performance India displayed throughout the tournament and winning a silver medal.
Additionally, prize of Rs 1 lakh has been announced for Harmanpreet Singh for being adjudged as The Best Upcoming Junior Player of the Tournament. On the thrilling performance by Team India, Hockey India President Narinder Batra congratulated the team, "It is a proud moment for all of us. The way the team has played against World Champions Australia is commendable. I congratulate the players, the coaches and the support staff for their hard work and dedication. I believe we are on the right track for road to RIO." The Indian hockey team leaves from London for 6 Nations Invitational Tournament in Valencia, Spain starting from 27th June 2016.
The Goa police had registered a case against the accused under Sections 408, 409 (criminal breach of trust), 419 (cheating by impersonation), 463, 464, 468 (forged documents), 471 (fraud), 420 (cheating) and 120 B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code. According to Shekhar Salkar, the acting president of the Goa Cricket Association between November 2014 and June 2015, Desai, Phadke and Mulla had encashed a TV subsidy from the BCCI worth INR 2.87 crore.
India didn’t get off to an ideal start as KL Rahul was out for a golden duck on debut. Mandeep Singh and Ambati Rayudu did bail the visitors out of trouble with a brisk stand but both fell in quick succession. Zimbabwe dominated that period of play and slipped in overs from Sikandar Raza to push the asking rate over the nine-runper-over mark. Pandey took the responsibility, after the shaky stands, but he was taken by Tiripano at deep cover. Earlier, after electing to field first and fielding five debutants, India conceded runs in the powerplay but hit back with a couple of quick wickets and were helped by Zimbabwe’s
no.3 walking out retired-hurt. The hosts had five players going into the 20s but it was Chigumbura who turned things around with a brisk fifty. The right-hander hit as many as seven, and big, sixes to push Zimbabwe to a decent total. From 130/6 after 17.1 overs, Zimbabwe ended with 170/6. Credit for the surge to the righthander who entertained the crowd during his 26-ball 54. For Indian bowlers, it was an off day as debutants Chahal, Unadkat and Dhawan leaked runs. The trio returned with disappointing figures of 1/38, 0/ 43 and 1/42 respectively and it was Bumrah (2/24) and Axar (1/18) who didn’t let the game slip away in the middle overs.
Sports Reporter Dibrugarh, June 18: Assam State Electricity Board Sports Club, Guwahati defeated Vibgyor Football Club, Nagaon by 4-1 in the semifinal match of the 12th C.K. Sarma Day & Night Football tournament organised by Dibrugarh District Sports Association at Chowkidingee ground here yesterday. ASEB booked their berth to the final and they will clash with the powerful Oil India FC on Sunday evening. Till now both the teams have performed well in the competition and everybody is expecting a tight clash on tomorrow. Both the teams have a good attacking and defensive technique. ASEB striker, Jamala Brahma opened the floodgates for his team in the 6th minute and after one minute he again found the back of the net. Another player of ASEB, Apurab Phukan strikes the third goal for
the team in the 24th minute. Vibgyor FC player, Saturughna Konwar scored the solitary goal for his team in 36th minute. At the lemon break ASEB led with 3-1. In the second-half, Vibgyor FC missed many crucial opportunity. Jamala Brahma scored this third goal for his team ASEB in the 83rd minute by converting a pass from the left flank. Dipankar Bordoloi of Vibgyor FC booked with red card in the 88th minute. However, Oil India FC has played a disciplined game; so far they have maintained their strength with their great attacking technique. Oil India FC has a good bunch of striker viz. William Gangte, Mandila Rongmai, Jyotish Basumatary who can strike at any moment. On the other hand, ASEB have Jamala Brahma who has scored three goals in the tournament so far and in the last semifinal between Vibgyor FC he score hattrick goal.
Matured Amir wants to erase sordid past in England tour Karachi, June.18 (ANI): Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has said that he was extremely lucky to return to the Test fold again, insisting that he wants to 'supersede my past with a better future' in the forthcoming tour of England. The 24-year-old, who served a prison sentence in the UK and a five-year suspension for his role in the 2010 spot-fixing case, will aim to resume his Test career next month at Lord's-- the scene of the fixing scandal. "I might have registered my comeback months ago, but Test cricket is the actual cricket, and playing it again is what I was looking forward to, and this is my real comeback," Amir was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. "I won't say that I have forgotten my past, as my memory still holds those ugly moments from 2010, but I want to perform well. I want to get my name on the honours board at Lord's once again to win back the love and support in
England. I am looking at this tour positively as I want to supersede my past with a better future." Amir, along with former skipper Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif, were found guilty of various offences of corrupt behaviour relating to the Lord's Test between England and Pakistan in August 2010 by the independent AntiCorruption Tribunal in Febru-
ary 2011. The left-hander, whose fiveyear ban ended in September last year, went on to display an impressive form since then , having scalped a total of 16 wickets in two ODIs and 11 T20Is, including a sensational 3 for 18 against India at the Asia Cup in February. Amir also stated that he was keen to resolve some 'unfinished business' by producing a
memorable performance on his return in the longer format of the game. "I was all excited for Test cricket because that is where my career was held back and I still can't believe that this is happening. You call it a coincidence or whatever, but to me it is a blessing that I am starting right from where I stopped in 2010. That tour was marred by the controversy and that left me with unfinished business. My only aim is to be the best bowler of the series, get Pakistan to win the series, and sign off with fresh memories," he said. Having learnt his lesson, he further said that he was stronger than before and insisted that a different Amir with 'new refreshing thoughts' will be seen in the upcoming series. Pakistan will tour England for a four-match Test series and a five-match ODI series, starting from July 14 at Lord's.
India will carry confidence into Olympic Games: Oltmans PTI London, June 18 : India hockey coach Roelant Oltmans is delighted at his team's outstanding performance at the Champions Trophy and said it will boost their confidence to produce a better show at the Rio Olympics. India settled for a silver medal in its best ever Champions Trophy performance after the spirited side went down 1-3 to world champions Australia in a summit clash penalty shootout last night. Oltmans praised his team for putting up a fine show after making their first appearance in the final of the showpiece event in the annual calendar. India had held Australia goalless in regulation period.
"I'm delighted with my team. By all yardsticks, their performance the final was outstanding," said Oltmans. "I am proud of what we've been doing as a team. Our performance is getting better with every tournament. Any coach would be absolutely pleased with this Indian show. "We'll use the confidence gained here at the Champions Trophy to give a better display in the Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro," Oltmans said. Oltmans said the way India performed in the title contest has boosted his faith of a fine show in the Olympics. "Look at the way the boys raised their game to play a competitive final. It was just a day after we lost 2-4 to Aus-
tralia in the league match," said Oltmans. "When you play the final you want to win it. We even had our chances," he said. "I'm happy with the silver medal. We can live with that, but last night I was not pleased with the manner in which the shootout was conducted." India lodged an appeal against the decision to allow Australia to re-take the second shootout, on which no goal was scored. It held up the medal presentation ceremony and the jury had to deliberate for an hour and a half before Australia were declared winners for a record 14th time. For India, this was their first silver medal. India's only pre-
vious medal in the Champions Trophy was a bronze way back in 1981 at Amsterdam. India's good show also erased the unhappy London memories from the disastrous 2012 Olympics, where they finished at the bottom of the 12-team competition and failed to win a single game. The Indian team is now heading for the Spanish city of Valencia for a six-nation tournament. Sixteen members of the Champions Trophy squad will go to Valencia, where they will be joined by another four coming from home. The Indian squad for the Olympics will be announced after the Valencia tournament.
Ronaldo's Portugal seeking rebound in Euro 2016 clash against Austria Paris, June.18 (ANI): After enduring a disappointing European Championship opener that saw Portugal draw with Iceland 1-1, the Cristiano Ronaldo-led side will aim to bounce back when they take on Austria in their second Group F match on Saturday. Ronaldo was even widely criticised for lambasting Iceland, the smallest country ever to take part in a Euros, for their 'small mentality' because of their defensive tactics. Despite dominating the game, Portugal players
were denied by a brilliant display from Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson. On the other hand, Austria were shocked 2-0 by neighbours Hungary in their opening game. A defeat for either side will leave them facing an embarrassing early exit from the prestigious tournament. Elsewhere, Iceland will take on Hungary in other Group F match, while Belgium will clash against Republic of Ireland in Group E game.
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Harare, June 18: India needed four runs from the last ball with MS Dhoni at the crease but he could only muster a single to help Zimbabwe to a stunning first T20I win against Men in Blue in Harare. In the last over, India needed 8 runs with Axar Patel and Dhoni in the middle but as Axar fell on the second ball and bowler Madziva executed his plans to perfection to give Zimbabwe a massive win. Chasing 171 for the win, India were given a strong middle order boost by Manish Pandey who scored 48 runs. But Pandey fell after getting the team close in the 18th over even as Dhoni stayed on the crease but unfortunately, he couldn’t see the side home.
ASEB bags final tour after defeating Vibgyor FC by 4-1
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Jr Bachchan puts Bipasha busy in all rumours aside footwear designing For a long time now, rumours mills have
been abuzz about trouble in Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan's paradise. However, in an interview to a daily, the actor put all rumours to rest. He said, "I know what the truth is and I know how far to take the media seriously. I am not going to allow a third party to dictate to me and Aishwarya how we should lead our lives. She knows how much I love her and I know how much she loves me. If you are going to misinterpret something for your own convenience, then go ahead. I am a public figure after all. And I cannot make the media happy all the time. My marriage and my life are not going to be dictated by what the media says. So, it's really not an issue for". Will the tongues stop wagging now?
Actress Bipasha Basu has been trying her luck in footwear designing these days. The newly married actress, who was last seen in silver screen opposite her husband Karan Singh Grover in "Alone", took to Twitter to share her creations. "I styled the absolute bestseller brogue in new metallic hues - Silver, Gold and Rose Gold, so that you start every day on a happy shiny note! Get yours now on TheLabelLife.com @TheLabelLife #TheLabelLife," she wrote along with a picture of a gold sneaker shoe. Meanwhile, the "Raaz" star also changed her name to Bipasha Basu Singh Grover on Instagram.
New Single 'Jegat Lagi Jai' released by Bikash Sharma
Sonam 'feels blessed' to work with Kareena
In an industry where actresses are known to never get along, it was heartening to see an actress going all out to admire a fellow artiste. Recently, it was reported that Sonam Kapoor will feature alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan in 'Veere Di Wedding'. The film will also feature Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania. Talking about them pairing up
together, Sonam posted a heartfelt message for Bebo on her Instagram account: "No one understands the importance of sisterhood better than you!
Having helmed several horror movies in his career, filmmaker Vikram Bhatt is all set to return to the genre with '1921', starring Zareen Khan. The film is set in a school of music in North London and will feature the "Hate Story 3" star as a music student. "As of now we have finalised only Zareen, she is playing the female lead. We are looking for one male actor for the other role. I liked her in 'Hate Story 3' and I genuinely believe she is the most undervalued actress we have," said Bhatt. "'1920' films are set in a period time zone and they require a certain body type for actors. The body type, body language should be such that they look right in any era. Zareen, that way, is timeless. She is perfect for the role," he said. The "Love Games" director wrote the recently released "1920 London", the third installment in the "1920" franchise and will kick start his own banner Lone ranger Productions with "1921". Bhatt said "1921" will have a strong romantic premise which was missing in the last two installments of "1920". "It (the film) is like '1920 2.0'. There is nothing wrong with the '1920' franchise, but I thought why not better it. In the last two parts, there was less romance as compared to the first one. '1921' will have strong romance and love
story," he said. The 47-yearold director had also helmed "1920" and wrote "1920 Evil Returns" and "1920 London", which starred Sharman Joshi. The filmmaker, who
Bebo what an honour to share screen space with you! #friendslikefamily #iconic #kapoorgirlsforlife #begum # s e n i o r #veerediwedding(sic)." Now, that's cute. has worked in horror franchise like "Raaz" and has been associated with films like "Haunted 3D" "Shaapit" and "Creature 3D", says his new movie will focus more
Zareen got a new admirer
on "grabbing your heart" along with "great scares". "The film will have great scares and great love. Horror is the easiest thing to create but what I want to give the audience is a strong story. I want to grab your heart with this film and not just frighten," he said. The film will go on floors this November and will release in 2017.
Zareen Khan has got Vikram Bhatt as her new admirer. (Photo: images.mid-day)
Sid confirms being part of 'Ittefaq' remake Sidharth Malhotra has confirmed that he is part of the 'Ittefaq' remake being made by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment, Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and BR Chopra's banner. The 1969 film
Bikash Sharma, a promising singer, has recently released his first single 'Jegat Lagi Jai'. Bikash Sharma, although not a professional musician, dabbles in music to fulfill his dream of becoming a popular singer of the Assamese music industry. The lyrics of the song 'Jegat Lagi Jai', which showcases the attitude and sentiments of a young man, was written by the cine journalist Kalyan
starred Rajesh Khanna and Nanda in lead roles. Talking about the film, he says, "It's a murder mystery and I am excited to be part of the project. The script is brilliant and it will be a new screen character for me."
Kumar Kalita. The lyricist has shared his feelings in this song by saying that in the case of love, the girls are always more serious than the boys, so every time when they meet the girl forces the boy to do things that strikes his mind - which is the main theme of the song. The song was composed by Hrituv Hazarika and musically arranged by Palash Gogoi. The entire
song comes to life in its beautiful rendering by Bikash Sharma. According to the singer, the video of the song will release soon. He also added that, his second single titled 'Urania Mon' will also hit the markets soon in both audio and video format. Bikash, hopes that Assamese music lovers will accept his song 'Jegat Lagi Jai' and encourage him in his musical journey.
'Overdose' scares Taapsee the most Actress Taapsee Pannu says that her 'break' in the Hindi film industry was not intentional and starting with the single 'Tum Ho Toh Lagta Hai', she will be seen in back-toback projects getting her "scared" of being overexposed. Taapsee's last film was "Baby" opposite Akshay Kumar, which had released in January last year. It is after more than a year that Taapsee is seen on the screen for Hindi audiences as she features in the single "Tum Ho Toh Lagta Hai", sung by Shaan and composed by Amaal Malik. She is cast opposite Saqib Saleem in the video. At the launch of the song, Taapsee was asked about her 'break' in the industry. She said, "I was doing films that you'll see in the
festive season. It has just begun; this (single) is just the trailer for me for this year. There's going to be 'Pink', there is 'Tadka' and there are a couple of projects coming up. I have been shooting non-stop, it's just that the shooting has been a bit delayed. You will see me, just that there shouldn't be an overdose, that's what I am really scared of." While Taapsee will share screen space opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Shoojit Sircar's production "Pink", in "Tadka" she will act opposite Nana Patekar, Shriya Saran and Ali Fazal among others. Though Taapsee was not seen in Hindi films post"Baby", she was seen in films down south such as "Kanchana 2" and "Vai Raja Vai".
Dramatic scene for 'Kaabil' shot by Hritik Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has shot a dramatic scene for his upcoming film 'Kaabil' and has lauded how actor Hrithik Roshan
"lives the scenes". "We shot what is possibly the most dramatic scene in the script. It's amazing how Hrithik literally lives the scenes," Gupta
tweeted. The film will see Hrithik once again in an action avatar after 'Bang Bang!'. For this, Gupta has joined hands with action director Pe-
ter Hein, who has worked on many south Indian films such as 'Sivaji', 'Anniyan' and 'Ghajini'. 'Kaabil', which also stars actress Yami
Gautam, has been produced by Rakesh Roshan under his banner FilmKraft Productions, and is set to release on January 26 next year.
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