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PAGE 8 TRIPURA GMP DELEGATION HEADED BYJITEN CHOWDHURY MEET RAJNATH SINGH , SUBMIT MEMORANDUM

Vol. II

Issue 129

Dibrugarh, Saturday, November 26, 2016

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12-hour Capital Complex bandh on November 28 Staff Reporter Itanagar, Nov 25

The Arunachal Youth Organization (AYO) today declared a 12-hour Capital Complex bandh from 5 am to 5 pm on November 28 next as first phase of its agitation against the state government’s alleged apathy towards its nine-point demands. Addressing reporters, AYO general secretary Kaling Tasing informed that despite repeated submission of representations, the state government is yet to respond to their demands, compelling them to go for a democratic movement. “We had submitted our ninepoint memorandum to the Chief Minister’s Office in July this year, but we have not received any response from the government, which is very unfortunate,” Tasing lamented.

DEMANDS NOT YET FULFILLED AYO sought for continuation of former governor J P Rajkhowa’s order dated 2 February CBI enquiry into the alleged abduction of Bhalukpong Superintendent of Police and multi-crore PDS scam

Appointment of only elected legislators for the posts of chairman/vicechairman in all the government departments 60-page note of late Kalikho Pul be made public

Stating that the organization has always been against corruption, the AYO sought for continuation of former governor J P Rajkhowa’s order dated 2 February, 2016, wherein he had ordered cancellation of all irregular officiating, functional and out of turn promotions in all government departments.

organization include, CBI enquiry into the alleged abduction of Bhalukpong Superintendent of Police and multi-crore PDS scam, immediate eviction drive against illegal encroachers of government land within the Capital Complex and all district headquarters,

The other demands of the

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Arunachal Congress appeals all to join Bharat Bandh on 28 Nov ET Bureau Itanagar, 25 Nov

Padi Richo, President of Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) appealed the party leaders, workers, well wishers, senior citizens, govt. employees, business communities, vendors, labour unions, handicapped societies, Ex-Armymen, Ex-Para Military Personnels, common masses & all the NGOs who have been the worst sufferer of demonetisation to join the Bharat Bandh Call organised by APCC at Tennis Court, Indira Gandhi Park, Itanagar on 28th November 2016 from

9 am onwards. A Committee under the chairmanship of Tamchi Tahar, General Secretary APCC has been formed for the Bharat Bandh Call. He made the appealed in a meeting of Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee held on Friday at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Itanagar under the chairmanship of Padi Richo, President APCC, which was attended by the PCC office bearers, PCC Executive Members, PCC Cells/Depts, Frontal Organizations, Panchayat & Municipal leaders, party men & women. Contd. on Page 4

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of State for Home, Kiren Rijiju at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy at Hyderabad for the three-day conference of Directors-General of Police (DGP) of all states. The conference will focus on issues such as terrorism and cyber crime.

Curtains falls on Chalo Loku as Noctes bids adieu to spectacular end of their musical-harvest festival Lomhom Tangha Deomali, Nov 25

Chalo Loku, the agricultural harvest festival of the Noctes has come to a dazzling end here at Deomali. The harvest festival kept the audience to its toes as awe-struck people bewildered by series of musical odyssey has had etched the people captivated till the very last moment of the festival. Chalo Loku, the agricultural harvest festival of the Noctes, which has enthralled the not just the Noctes but also people cutting across communities, tribal affiliation, religion has come to

its spectacular end. The final day of the four day agricultural harvest festival was graced by Zingnu Namchoom, Parliamentary Secretary for Planning, and government of Arunachal Pradesh as chief guest. He was welcomed at the main gate of Rangsom hum, a ritualistic hut where a ritualistic chanting was offered to please the almighty. He was later escorted to another traditional hut. As the Chief Guest was guided, the beating of the traditional rhythm of tham or thom or Log drum reverberated the continuation of rich cultural legacy of the Noctes. Contd. on Page 4

Left: MLA cum Parliamentary Secretary Zingnu Namchoom was recieved by the Chalo Loku Committee General Secretary Thatwang Boi at the Final Day of the festival at Deomali. Right: A nocte cultural troop on their feet on the tune of a traditional Nocte dance

CM Sonowal announces to fill 9344 vacancies in Assam Police soon A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Nov 25

Continuing his slew promises, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday announced that a total of 9344 vacancies in Assam Police will be filled up very soon. Chairing a meeting in the conference room of his office in Assam Secretariat this evening, Sonowal directed Chief Secretary VK Pipersenia and Home Commissioner LS

Changsan to complete the modalities for taking up the recruitment process soon. It may be mentioned that of the 9344 vacancies, 4331 for which process has already been started and 5013 new vacancies. Of the new vacancies 17 posts are earmarked for SubInspector, 1541 for Unarmed Branch of Constables and 3455 are for Armed Branch of Constables in Assam Police. Moreover, of the existing vacancies 346 posts are for

Sub-Inspectors, 2569 for Unarmed Branch of Constables and 1416 for Armed Branch of Constables in Barpeta, Nagaon and Dhubri Districts and this existing recruitment process will be completed by February 2017. The meeting was also attended KV Singh Deo, ADGP (Administration) and AK Singha Kashyap ADGP (TAP) and Sanjay Lohiya, Commissioner & Secretary to the Chief Minster.

CM Khandu assures to make Pakkekesang, a tourist destination ET Bureau Pakkekesang, Nov 25

Chief Minister Pema Khandu at the first ever Pakke Darshan Festival.

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Chief Minister Pema Khandu today assured the people of the commitment of his government for inclusive development and reaching the unreached at the remotest of places. Attending as Chief Guest of the first ever ‘Pakke Darshan: Festival of Valleys’ at the picturesque Pakkekesang to commemorate 50 years of Pakkekesang administrative division in East Kameng district today, Contd. on Page 4

DIBRUGARH, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

P2 "So far not so good" for radio taxi service as it becomes a market dud Avik Chakraborty Dibrugarh, Nov 25: A year and half ago on May 8, 2015 Radio Taxi service was introduced in Dibrugarh to ease the communication bottleneck of the state's fastest growing township. The initiative was met with great rejoice as one just has to dial a phone number - 03732370089 in order to avail the taxi service which boasted of facilities likes GPS system, fare meter, printed bill and panic button. However, poor functioning of the call centre which was opened for booking of the cabs has become a source of headache for the people in Dibrugarh. Of late there has been many complaints from local citizens regarding the cab service ranging from unprofessionalism and high handedness. "When it was introduced in Dibrugarh we are very happy that after booking we can avail the service of the cabs but now it has become worst. One

day I have a medical emergency and I called to book a cab but after the booking the cab didn’t arrived,’’ said Pranab Mazumdar, a resident of Thana Chariali area of the town. The concept of 24-hour radio cabs caught up in the country

HOROSCOPE Aries

Guard your heart today, Aries, for it's a prime target of the abrasive words flying around. Your sensitive nature feels alone and vulnerable in this harsh atmosphere, so you might be better off just staying in bed. If you decide to go out, make sure to bring your arsenal. Use your sensitivity to your advantage. Scope out your weaknesses so you're able to use your energy most efficiently.

Taurus

We need to have more people like you in places of power, Taurus. And don't feel like it's out of the question. Today's astrological weather is helping you find the confidence and physical strength you need to boost your leadership abilities. This is the time to take control of the situation. You can do it!

Gemini

Sticks and stones may break your bones, but names will never hurt you, Gemini. The problem with the energy today is that there may be some sticks and stones tossed in your direction. Be on the lookout for such objects. There are powerful forces operating that are charged with emotional aggression. War may break out if you aren't careful. Try to maintain the peace.

Cancer

Leo

Emotionally, things might get rather tense for you as others tend to demonstrate a selfish attitude, Cancer. Selfishness doesn't always have to be considered a negative. Sometimes it's healthy and necessary to take a more self-centered stance. You need to take care of yourself at all times. So don't try to pick a fight when other people also demonstrate this behavior.

You might be stirred by the energy present in the air today, Leo. Put on your armor and get ready to do battle. Others may cower when they look out their window and see what's going on outside, but you want to jump into the fray. Strong, aggressive emotions are the weapons of the day, and everybody knows that you have quite an arsenal in this department.

Virgo

Move in for the touchdown today, Virgo, and don't stop until you succeed. Don't let other people's insecurities become yours. Have confidence in yourself and the way you behave around others. Just because someone else feels sad doesn't mean you have to, just to make them feel better. The best thing you can do in this situation is turn it around by exhibiting sheer happiness.

Libra

Now is the perfect time to say something to someone that you've been meaning to say for quite some time, Libra. Get it out in the open. Keeping it inside will only eat away at you. Stop worrying about the consequences and make the move. Today is the time to be bold and aggressive. Other people might respond in a similar fashion, so if you dish it out, be prepared to take it.

Scorpio

Your opinions might be the topic of conversation all day, Scorpio. You have a very strong will and you aren't afraid to express it. Today you will get that chance. Feel free to enlighten others with your tremendous wealth of knowledge. Take control of the conversation and accept the mental challenge of trying to win other people over to your side. Whether you're successful or not, you will have fun trying.

Sagittarius

Mundane tasks, including errands and answering correspondence, might bore you all day, Sagittarius. You're likely to be restless and strongly tempted to chuck it all and go somewhere to enjoy yourself. Take a good look at what you're doing and try to judge objectively how important it is to get it done now. If it isn't that important, then put it aside. You probably need to relax!

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

You might feel a great deal of physical power on a day like today, Capricorn. If someone asks you to come help move a couch, you're likely to be able to pick up the whole thing by yourself. Don't sell yourself short. You have more internal strength than you reveal to others. There's no need to hide it any longer. Feel free to make use of this great power you possess. The ship is headed out, so you'd better hop on board, Aquarius. People aren't apt to be too sympathetic to your emotional sob story today, so keep it under wraps. Whining will get you kicked off the boat altogether. Today's energy is teaching you to toughen up. Don't take it personally. Realize that there are important lessons we all need to learn. One of them is to know when to be silent. You'll want to jump into action today, Pisces. Feel free to order others around for a change and delegate. An aggressive approach is exactly what's called for, and you have the ability to deliver the goods. Trying to do everything yourself may seem like a great idea at first, but you're better off enlisting help so others can feel involved and you can concentrate on doing a better job on fewer tasks.

about a decade back with Delhi-based Mega Corp setting the wheels rolling under the Mega Cabs brand in cities such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Calcutta, Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Amritsar. “When it was introduced in

the town, the then transport minister said that people can avail 24 hours service but during night time they refused to go from one place to another,’’ another passenger alleged. His complain was echoed by another resident who said, “I had booked a radio cab to go the airport the next morning only to be informed of its nonavailability at the eleventh hour. I was lucky to have made an alternative arrangement. The service in the absence of adequate cars in the fleet at times leaves a lot to be desired.” In the absence of metered auto rickshaws, commuters in the town have over the years been at the mercy of exorbitant fares. The radio taxi service has emerged as a growing business in the metros and cities over the past five to 10 years. It consists of private operators backed by call centers to man the calls, a fleet of cars, latest gadgets and technology and trained drivers.

Rajendra Nath Dutta’s suicide

FIR lodged against Dr. Paramananda Rajbonshi Rituraj Phukan ET Correspondent Jorhat, 25 Nov : Kunja Rani Dutta, wife of retired head-assistant of the central office of the Assam Sahitya Sabha Rajendra Dutta, who was found hanging from a wall on Wednesday morning at the premises of Jorhat-based Chandrakanta Handique Bhawan, had filed a FIR against Dr.

Paramananda Rajbonshi Chief secretary and Biren Goshwami, the current head assistant of the organisation on Friday at Jorhat Police Station. Earlier, the retired head assistant, Rajendra Nath Dutta's body was found hanging outside the building of Radhakanta Handique Bhawan on Wednesday morning around

9.30 am. On Wednesday, a suicide note, which was recovered from the spot, blamed DEO for compelling him to commit suicide. An inquiry was going on against Dutta as some financial irregularities were found at the office. But the deceased claims innocence in his suicide

note, and on Friday his wife filed an FIR against the mentioned name." Kunja Rani Dutta, wife of Late Ranjit Dutta filed an FIR," confirmed one of the the Jorhat Police officials. A case has been registered against Dr. Paramananda Rajbonshi and Biren Goshwami 2253/16 under 306 IPC.

Pre-Christmas celebrated in Mariyani to tighten the Bond of Assam and Nagaland

Madan Bordoloi takes over as the new Chairman of TAC Dalim Phoukon Morigaon, 25 Nov: Madan Bordoloi took charge as the new Chairman of Tiwa Autonomous Council today at the Council office premise at Morigaon. Saibar Rahamn, ADC, Morigaon administered the oath and official secrecy of the post at a function held at TAC (Tiwa Autonomous Council). It may be mentioned that the post of Chairman of

Tiwa Autonomous Council was left vacant following the successful passing of no-confidence motion favouring Khagen Bordoloi’s removal last month. As per the notification of WPTC department of Government of Assam, Madan Bordoloi became the Chairman of TAC. Thanks to the support of 18 members out of 29 members of the Council.

Veer Lachit Borphukan remembered on Lachit Divas Mithun Baruah Margherita, Nov 25: Rich tribute was paid to Veer Lachit Borphukan on the occasion of Lachit Divas at Margherita Bus Stand on Thursday by different organisations of Margherita. The programme began with the lighting of lamps against the backdrop Lachit Borphukan’s portrait by Niru Borah, Chairperson of Margherita Town Committee.

Senior Citizen and social worker of Margherita D B Sonar, Debojit Baruah, noted Social worker of Margherita paid tribute to Lachit Borphukan. Lakhyadhar Sonowal, President of Margherita Xakha Xahitya Xabha and Bulbul Saikia General Secretary of Margherita Regional Students Union also paid rich tribute to Lachit Borphukan on the occasion of Lachit Divas at Margherita Bus Stand.

ET Correspondent Jorhat, 25 Nov: To tighten up the bond of friendship between the sensitive border areas of Assam Nagaland, pre Christmas was celebrated at Mariyani on Friday. Taking the initiative to unite the people of border, Dibyajyoti Dutta, a young police officer who had joined Mariyani Police Station recently, had taken this unique step. "I just trying to unite the villagers live in the bor-

der "said Dibyajyoti Dutta. A simple meeting is held in the Mariyani Police Station, where officials from both the states were present. The meeting started in the presidency of Biren Borbora. In the meeting, Officials and authorities of the neighboring districts including villagers of both the states took part. The Assam side was represented by SDO ( Titabor ) J. Kirti, SDPO ( Titabor ) Gayatri Sonowal , Additional SP of Jorhat

Gunindra Deka, officer in charge of the Mariani PS Dibyajyoti Durta, noted educationalist Dr Bhupendra Nath Goswami and the Nagaland side was represented by the members of a total of 25 village councils including their headmans. Mr Mua the headman of a village council of Nagaland said " we have to be careful as there existed a third force to create tension between the people of the two states therefore the third force needs to be identified

The pre Christmas was celebrated by cutting a Christmas cake and holding a meeting. “Jesus spread the message of peace and forgiveness” said J. Kirti, SDO ( Titabor ). She also mentioned that peace prevailed in the border area of the two states since the last two years. “This condition of peace and the peaceful situation in the border area of the two states must prevail”, said J. Kirti, SDO ( Titabor ). A friendship feast is also followed, after the meeting.

News from Arunachal Pradesh

Didum Kone village carries out peace rally against eviction order Maksam Tayeng PASIGHAT, Nov 25: Demanding for alternative plot of land for residential purposes of villagers of Didum Kone village (lower Jarku, besides ALG, Pasighat) which have been served notice by district administration to vacate the area, the aggrieved village people carried out a peace rally from Didum Kone to DC office and submitted a representation to the authority concern.

In the representation, the villagers of Didum Kone appealed the district administration to cancel the eviction order or else arrange alternative residential plots for them as they have been living in that area since they were evicted out from the ALG when its construction started way back in 2013. President of Didum Kone village, one Rajesh Paron said that, they will be

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homeless after eviction and according to constitution of the India, every citizen have the right to shelter. As a mark of protest against the eviction, we carried out a peace rally from Didum Kone village to DC office today and placed out grievances before the DC I/c EAC, Bani Lego. When contacted for district administration’s stance on the order and the

possibility of alternative residential plot demand made by the villagers, Bani Lego, EAC, incharge, Dy. Commissioner, East Siang said, “We have already given them plenty of time and have also extended the eviction dates on their assurance to vacate the land voluntarily. Despite enough time given, the villagers are adamant and today we again received a representation from them

seeking alternative plot arrangement which is not possible from our end”. Lego further clarified that, those lands has already been allotted to defense and air force since 2014, and now we need to vacate it as we have been getting pressure to do so. After going through the pleas of villagers as there have some college students having exam shortly, we had extended the time till 24th December when

exam ends and vacate the land by 26th. But as they remain adamant, we will go for eviction as usual on 29th November, added DA sources. However, the Didum Kone villagers has threatened to launch a 12 hours East Siang district bandh in coordination with District Students’ Union, Arunachal Civil Society and JN College students’ Union if their demands are not met with.

Khandu urges youth to follow footprint of the ancestors ET Bureau Khonsa, Nov 25 : Chalo Loku, the most colourful and significant festival of the Nocte community of Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh was celebrated at H/Q Khonsa and ADC H/Q Deomali on 25th November with great joy and enthusiasm. While congratulating the Nocte community amidst huge gathering on his maiden visit, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu, urged the youth of Noctes to follow the foot print of their ancestors which was laid down to preserve, protect and promote the aged old

culture and tradition. Releasing the Nocte Audio Album “Hin Ri Ri” Chief Minister also appreciated the Chalo Loku organizing committee including Chief Patron and Adviser to CM Wanglin Lowangdong for according him a warm reception. Hon’ble Chief Minister has announced an outdoor stadium for the existing Nehru Stadium, Khonsa. The Chief Minister said that Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi will address the problems of the state government in due course as Modi has good reputation for the people of Arunachal

Pradesh. The CM also assured that the coming budget 201718 will be pro people and pan – Arunachal where every section of the society will be benefited. Takam Pario, Minister for PHED who was also Guest of honour on the occasion, Wanglin Lowangdong, Chief Patron and Adviser to CM, Prominent public leader Tonhang Tongluk also spoke on the occasion.Earlier Nocte Chalo Loku Celebration Committee President Jowang Hosai while appreciating the Chief Minister Pema Khandu for sparing his valuable time to

grace the 48th Nocte Chalo Loku celebration he highlighted the significance of the festival adding that this Chalo Loku festival is celebrated after the harvesting of paddy by the Noctes and to mark the beginning of new year calendar. A colourful traditional dance troupes displayed by 5 villages viz, Moktowa, Huakan, Chasa, Borduria and Laptang mark the daylong celebration a grand success.A day long celebration concluded with vote of thanks by Secretary Nocte Chalo Loku Celebration Committee,2016 Advocate Gulley Sumnyan.

DIBRUGARH, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

Lamas of Tawang rejoice the arrival of their sacred Black-necked crane

Chalo Loku celebrated at Itanagar

ET Bureau Bomdila, 25 Nov: The lamas of predominantly Buddhist Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh are rejoicing this winter's arrival of their sacred Blacknecked crane at the Pangcheng valley along the Nyamjang Chhu River in that district.

is going to damage the wintering habitat of Blacknecked crane, revered by the Buddhist Monpa tribe as embodiment of the Sixth Dalai Lama. The 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso, who was a local Monpa from Tawang and wrote about the crane in his poetry.

For the lamas, besides the religious significance the arrival of the cranes is once again a vindication of their opposition to the proposed 780 MW Nyamjang Chhu hydro-electrict project.

Locals said that the a pair of Black-necked crane arrived at Pangcheng valley on November 17. A local Degin Dorjee has also photographed the arrival of the birds this time.

ET Bureau Itanagar, 25 Nov: The Chalo Loku, by far the most popular festival of the Noctes of Tirap district was celebrated at Itanagar on 25th November with various programmes. All the Noctes, mostly government employees and students residing in and around the state capital and guests from all walks of life enthusiastically partook in the daylong celebrations.

The lamas under the Save Mon Region Federation (SMRF) banner have been opposing to the proposed project on the ground that the barrage site of the dam

A 3-km stretch of the Nyamjang Chhu river between Brokenthang and Zemithang in the Tawang district is one of only two wintering sites of the bird in

India. The other is the Sangti valley in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. The bird is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and is in the Vulnerable category as per IUCN. "The arrival of the cranes once again is an auspicious sign for us and a vindication of our fight against destructive development in the Mon - Tawang region. Along with safeguarding the ecological and socio-cultural security of our region, we are proud to be peaceful warriors for the environment. This is an expression of our traditional Buddhist culture as well as an exercise of our fundamental duties under the Indian Con-

stitution," SMRF general secretary Lama Lobsang Gyatso said. On April this year the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had suspended the environmental clearance granted to the 780 MW Nyamjang Chhu project on the ground that Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) had failed to record the importance of the wintering site of Black-necked crane even once. Anti-dam protest in Tawang turned violent on May this year after two SMRF supporters were shot dead in police firing. The protestors were demanding release of SMRF general secretary Lama Lobsang Gyatso who was earlier arrested. (With inputs from agencies)

MLA of 59-LongdingPumao and Parliamentary Secretary Thangwang Wangham while participating in the Chalo Loku celebrations urged the people to preserve their rich traditional culture and said that people should be deeply

rooted to their traditions and carry forward their the rich legacies for the posterity. The President of the Itanagar Chalo Loku committee Samluk Wangpan while extending his warm welcome to the distinguished invitees and Chalo Loku revellers, threw light on the significance of Chalo Loku and said that the word Chalo Loku derived from 3 words; Chha meaning paddy, Lo meaning season and Loku meaning festival thus translating itself as 'harvest festival.' He passionately appealed to the participants, especially the youth to jealously safeguard their rich traditional culture adding that culture was their

identity. The President opined that the Noctes should feel proud of their rich and varied traditional culture which had been handed down to them by their Nocte ancestors. The young participants from different schools and colleges enthralled the huge gathering with their attractive and foot-tapping dance performances. All the Nocte senior citizens residing in Itanagar actively participated in the celebrations. Cultural programmes and community feast marked the 30th Chalo Loku celebrations. ZPM Kapu Block Chawang Lowang also participated in the celebrations.

Condolence Message on the death of Katon Borang ET Bureau Naharlagun, Nov 25: The Director of Art & Culture deeply aggrieved the death of Katon Borang former Director of Art & Culture who passed away on 15th Nov 2016 at his native village Ngopak at Mebo circle in East Siang district. He served as Director from 27th July 95 to 07 April 1998. Meanwhile, the Director, Officials and Staffs of Directorate observed two minute of silence in a condolence meeting on November 17 and the prayed to the Almighty for eternal peace of the departed soul. Late Borang was a renowned administrator starting his service career in NEFA days and served in various districts of the state. A proficient folk singer, he was also well-versed in traditional mythologies and cultural heritage of the Adi people.

Bam Secondary Directorate of Field Publicity MLA Pongte visits School celebrates organises series of awareness villages, inaugurates 50 years upgraded Middle School program on Demonetisation

On the day in 1949, the constitution was adopted which came into force on January 26, 1950 marking the beginning of a new era in the history of India. Dr Ambedkar played a seminal role in the framing of the Indian Constitution as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of Constituent As-

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All officers and staff participated in the cleanliness drive voluntarily. They pledged their support for such drive and promised future participation.

The Tender forms can be had from the Office of the Executive Engineer, Rural Works Division, Changlang up to 1600 hrs on working day w.e.f 27/11/2016 to 05/ 12/2016 on payment in cash ( Non refundable) as mentioned in column No. 5 being the cost of documents.

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal ministry for celebration of Constitution Day and numerous activities are being undertaken by other ministries and departments. On the eve of Constitution Day, the DFP of Arunachal Region also observed the day in all its nine units and regional office by reading out the Preamble as part of the programme.

A Staff Reporter Itanagar, Nov 25 : Divya Darshan Mishra of Roopland Public School in West Kameng district won first place in the State Level Science Exhibition-2016 for his presentation on the exhibition theme "Science, Technology and Mathematics for Nation Building", held on Friday at Government Higher Secondary School, Itanagar.

Speakers recalled the contributions of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great leaders who worked tirelessly to give India a Constitution.

At least 26 students from various districts of Arunachal Pradesh participated in the State Level Sci-

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26th November to be observed as 'Constitution Day' A Staff Reporter Itanagar, 25 Nov: The office of the Directorate of Field Publicity informed that the second Constitution Day will be observed on November 26 as part of the year-long nationwide celebrations in tribute to Dr B R Ambedkar.

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of Controller (Legal Metrology) and Director (Consumer Affairs). The drive was organised in line with Prime Minister's Swachh Aviyan in order to motivate officers and staff to work in a clean and hygienic environment.

The Executive Engineer, Rural works Division Changlang, invites on behalf of the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh sealed Item Rate tender from the approved and eligible contractors, Joint Venture (JV), firms registered with CPWD/APPWD/NEEPCO/ NHPC/BRO/RWD/GEO-ENPRO/BSNL upto 1100 hrs on 12th December' 2016. The Tender Documents shall be dropped at the Office of the Executive Engineer, Rural Works Division, Changlang.

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ET Bureau Naharlagun, 25 Nov: The HQ establishment of the Department of Legal Metrology & Consumer Affairs today conducted a cleanliness drive around its office premise and surrounding areas to bring awareness on hygienic working protocol amongst its staff and neighbourhood. The cleanliness drive was led by its Controller in-charge, Hoktum Ori, who has recently taken over the charge

Also, the unaccounted money will come into banking system and earn interest. Ultimately the demonetisation is expected to benefit extensively in terms of all round economic development, said a release from the DFP.

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Legal Metrology Student of Roopland Public Dept organizes School wins 1st place in State cleanliness drive Level Science Exhibition-2016

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Responding to the memorandum submitted by the villagers the MLA assured for early construction of play ground in Khuchepvillage. He hoped that it will go a long way in promoting games and sports activities in these villages. He also promised the villagers to take up other issues apprised through the memorandum with appropriate authority to meet up soon.

mittee and parents of the children to supervise the functioning of school to secure bright future of their children. He exhorted all the villagers to shun opium consumption adding that it riuns one's entire family for a generation. ASC,Nongkhi Kamba Khuchep-I, PD DRDA T Jerang, DDSE H Loya, DHO, ADO also spoke on the occasion.

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The officials explained that the government has taken various measures to alleviate the difficulties caused by cash crunch especially for farmers, patients, and wedding ceremonies in addition to providing ad-

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ET Bureau Changlang, Nov 24: "The main purpose of my visit to the villages is to know the public grievances at the grassroot level and monitor the implementation of developmental works", said MLA Changlang North Tesam Pongte while addressing the people of Jungmaisung-I, Jungmaisung-II, Khuchep-I and Khuchep-II here at Khuchep-I village today. Inaugurating the newly upgraded Govt Upper Primary School, Khuchep-I, he advised the students to study hard and try excelling in

The unit in-charges explained to the rural people about the significance of demonetization and requested people to bear the temporary inconvenience caused by

Pamphlets on the importance of demonetization and security features of new notes were explained to the people.

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MLA Changlang North Tesam Pongte inaugurated the newly upgraded Govt Upper Primary School at Khuchep-I village today along with the DC Chnaglang.

demonetization so that India could curb the nuisance of fake currency, black money, check terrorism and insurgency and smuggling of weapons.

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Former chief secretary of the state Tabom Bam, retired DC Tope Bam, alumni of the school PWD SE Marker Bam, Y Jummar Bam, Token Bam chairman organizing committee, Advocate Kargo Bam secretary GJCC and former teacher P K Saikia also gave fascinating accounts of the school since its inception. The meeting also observed two minute silences as a mark of respect and homage to Late Ito Bam and late Marto Bam, the land donors of the school. Games and sports, literary, cultural and mega dance were part of the daylong celebrations. (DIPRO)

A Staff Reporter Itanagar,, Nov 25: The Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP) is organizing a series of awareness campaigns on demonetization of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes in various villages and towns of Arunachal Pradesh to create awareness among the masses about the significance and impact of demonetization.

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panies to speed up the works at the expected pace. Guest of Honour, Tapi Gao Director Elementary Education urged the teachers and students of the school to maintain the spirit of teaching and learning drawing inspiration from the past. He also advised young generation to refrain from growing vices like drug, alcoholism etc, and appreciated the role of womenfolk like Mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Vision and other women welfare societies for spearheading movements and appealed everyone to cooperate with them.

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ET bureau Aalo, Nov 25 : The golden jubilee year of Bam Secondary School was observed with pomp and enthusiasm at the school ground on November 24 last. Attending the occasion as chief guest, West Siang Deputy Commissioner Gamli Padu said that the 50 glorious years should not be confined as a mere celebration but act as a platform to begin with a new promise to march ahead emulating feats achieved by the alumni of the school. He also unveiled the Golden Jubilee Souvenir and felicitated former teachers, who were instrumental in shaping the school. He disclosed that functioning of all schools in the district is under his scanner and asked all School Management Committees and students to open bank accounts so that convergent costs under midday meal and students stipend could be deposited appropriately. Stressing on the importance of Aadhar cards, the DC asked everyone to get their cards through respective offices, while informing that the problems on highway works are being looked into and would soon be handed over to the entrusted com-

ence Exhibition, where Kaniya Jayan of VKV Chimpu in Papum Pare district and Pritam Choudhary of VK Public School Daporijo, Upper Subansiri district were adjudged second and third place winners. Attending the programme, Special Secretary (Education) Mitali Namchoom encouraged students to do better in the days to come, and also advised teachers, especially Science subject teachers to give more emphasis on improvement of models and projects in an impres-

sive way to enhance the learning of science and for participation in the national level. Director of Secondary Education Gania Leij advised the students to participate in such programmes in the future as well and requested all teachers of the state to guide students better in learning science and mathematics. DDSE (S&M) Marken Kadu and DDSE T Mossang also spoke on the occasion.

1. Earnest money in shape of demand draft drawn in favor of Executive Engineer, RWD Changlang (AP) payable at SBI Changlang must accompany each tender in a separate envelop. 2. Full particulars of bidder must be furnished with the document in a separate sheet. 3. The bidder who do not fulfill above conditions will be summarily rejected. 4. Arunachal Pradesh District based Entrepreneurs and Professionals Rule 2015 would be followed. 5. The successful bidder will called by the undersigned for signing of Agreement on getting of approval from higher authority. Sd/- Executive Engineer Rural Works Division Changlang

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Jirleen Rongpipi Chief Minister Sonowal directs brings laurels to the Depts to submit utilization entire Karbi Anglong certificates of Central Fund class scoring letter marks in Moot Court and Internship; she secured fifth position with honors in business law. Thus, her scholarly achievement is not only a proud moment for the entire Karbi community but also can act as a catalyst for young minds to follow her path of excellence. Daughter of Dewri Rongpi and Kanam Ingtipi of Diphu, Jirleen has passed out from NEF College of Guwahati under Guwahati University.

Sushanta Roy Diphu, 25 Nov: Jirleen Rongpipi has added feather in her cap by clearing her B.Com LLB (Honors in Business Law) Examination with first

She has secured fifth position; Jirleen did her schooling from Don Bosco Higher School, and Amity College, Jirleen’s cousin Hunmellan Timungpi is also a scholarly young girl of Diphu, she secured 5th place in the Central University Common Entrance Test 2016.

A Staff Reporter Guwahati, 25 Nov: Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed the various departments to submit the utilization certificate of the funds allotted by the Central Government on time so that demands can be placed for more funds. Speaking at a meeting held at CM’s Conference Room at Secretariat today for reviewing the utilization status of central funds, Chief Minister Sonowal instructed the departments to submit utilization certificate on time so that development of the state can be speeded up. Chief Minister also directed the concerned departments

to conduct a survey of the market demand for different items produced in the state and the importable products from outside. Sonowal also instructed the Agriculture Department to prepare a Vision Document outlining the roadmap for boosting the agriculture sector of the state and to put in place a transparent system for seeds distribution. Observing that Assam’s growth is hampered by various natural calamities like flood as the state only gets six months time to complete infrastructure related schemes, Chief Minister Sonowal directed speedy completion of repair works of the river embankments damaged by this

year’s flood. Saying that delay in obtaining environmental clearances hamper the swift implementation of developmental activities, Sonowal directed the Forest Department to take necessary steps to solve environmental clearance related issues on an urgent basis. He also directed the Forest Department to hold fortnightly meetings to clear similar pending issues and directed the officials to work closely with Water Resources Department for increasing revenue collection. Chief Secretary V.K. Pipersenia along with other top officials of various departments were present in the meeting.

CM called upon Chartered Accountants to educate public in financial management in the wake of demonetisation A Staff Reporter Guwahati, 25 Nov: Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal called upon the Chartered Accountants to play a greater role in the changing economic scenario of the country in educating the common public on a prudent financial management especially in the wake of demonetisation process announced by the Centre.

Speaking at a national conference of the chartered accountants at Pragjyoti ITA Centre, Machkhowa on Friday, Chief Minister Sonowal said, “Demonetisation process is indeed an operation towards making a corruption free India by cracking down on corruption and hoarding of black money”. In the post demonetisation period the Chartered Accountants of

India should take up the cajole in generating awareness among the public for a prudent financial management which can discourage hoarding of currency notes vis a vis other related evils, thereby contributing to a corruption free country. He also called upon the Chartered Accountants’ fraternity to play a role in the financial management of co-

operative societies and panchayati raj institutions as these institutions are very important in sensitising inclusive growth. Welcoming all delegates of the conference ‘Mantranatowards excellence’ to Assam which is a state of undiluted beauty, Sonowal requested them to visit the world famous Kaziranga National Park, Manas Na-

tional Park, Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary and experience the development of Assam in sync with nature. Earlier, President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India M. Devaraja Reddy addressed the gathering. The two day national conference saw the presence of several chartered accountants from all over the country.

Rubber entrepreneurs meet RBI and NIAM officials

Income tax department seeks deposit data after November 8 from northeast banks

Sushanta Roy Diphu, 25 Nov: Rubber Board of India in association with National Institute of Agricultural Marketing, Jaipur, organized one day “Training on Entrepreneurship Development" at Jirsong Asong, Diphu yesterday; to communicate technical and commercial aspect and scope of rubber cultivation to the rubber growers of the region.

ET Bureau Guwahati, 25 Nov: A day after Nagaland MP Neiphiu Rio's son-in-law Anato Zhimomi was detained in connection with alleged money laundering operation, the income tax department on Thursday asked all banks operating in tribal-dominated states in the northeast to furnish details of all deposits made post demonetization announcement. A cache of more than Rs 3.5 crore that had disappeared after being flown in from Hisar to Dimapur in a chartered aircraft on Tuesday was recovered dramatically on Wednesday and Zhimoni was detained in this connection. Sources in the I-T department said the Dimapur episode had revealed that a racket to con-

"Rubber is already cultivated in around 1, 70,000 hectares of land in the region yielding an income of around 700 crores per year to the growers, once the quality of rubber improves,

automobile tire industries from around the country will automatically come to north east area to entrap the huge potentiality of the region, to meet rising demands of national and international market. In Kerala, rubber is cultivated on 80 percent of land leaving no further scope for its cultivation. Interestingly, the current rubber growers in Kerela are the 4th Generation rubber planters with the British planting the first rubber in 1902 brought from Brazil. Kerela, Tripura and Assam are the first, second and third highest producer of rubber in the country”, Dr. Binoi Kurian,

Deputy Director Marketing, Rubber Board under Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India informed. This is the 6th out of the 10 trainings programs schedule to be held in North East India. The remaining programs will be held at different places in Tripura State. Rubber Board Development officer Shamo Das was the program coordinator and Dr. Ramesh Mittal, National Institute of Agricultural Marketing Jaipur, attended today's program as the resource person which was attended by around 40 Rubber growers from around the district.

12-hour Capital Complex bandh on November 28 Contd. from Page 1

appointment of only elected legislators for the posts of chairman/vicechairman in all the government departments, early construction of Greenfield Airport, revocation of District Based Entrepreneurships System and work order system for schemes of Rs 50 lakhs and below in all the departments. It also demanded for making the 60-page note of late Kalikho Pul titled ‘My Thoughts’ to be made public and revocation of proposal of autonomous council, the Patkai Autonomous Council and

Mon Autonomous Council. Elucidating on their demands, particularly proposal of autonomous council and District Based Entrepreneurships System, AYO president Giogi Talar said that such moves were not healthy for the unity and integrity of state. “The District Based Entrepreneurships System was an act of discriminating and depriving the genuine contractors of lower class”, he said, adding that there should be uniformity in work allocation for every Arunachalee all over the state. Regarding proposal of autonomous council viz.

Patkai Autonomous Council and Mon Autonomous Council, the AYO president lashed out that the concept of autonomous councils was illegitimate and against the unity and integrity of one Arunachal and should be revoked immediately as all Arunachalees are equal in terms of status and civilization. Further, he informed that they had re-submitted the copy of memorandum to the Chief Minister’s Office earlier today. Claiming that their demands were legitimate and genuine, Talar further said that their fight will continue for which he sought cooperation from everyone.

Arunachal Congress appeals all to join Bharat Bandh on 28 Nov Contd. from Page 1 Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee asked to ensure transaction process of the banks/post offices to be improved by expansion of numbers of ATMs to double by allocating the cash drawing limit to Rs. 5000/- and the cash withdrawal limit from the bank without limiting the account holders of the bank from the present system, which will ease the suffering of those poor people, also who have marriage in their family, patients and those who are under medical treatment. Simultaneously, Padi Richo, President APCC also

requested the bank authorities to act with utmost sincerity and dedication in the interest of the public service while dispensing cash and receiving the deposits from the poor people, who do not have bank accounts in the most of the remote parts of the State. And, also appeals the district administration, DC, SP, EAC, CO, Branch Managers, and Post Masters etc. to properly guide old aged, women & handicapped in the process of banking system. The meeting unanimously endorsed the APCC President Padi Richo to exercise the subjudice litigation in the Hon’ble High Court in regards to the illegal merger of 43 MLAs

from INC to PPA. The members represented the Frontal Organizations univocally suggested for strategic ground work for party organization to deter the illdesign of BJP backbone viz. RSS and Bajrang Dal, stated in a press communiqué from APCC. The meeting also decided to organise “Aakrosh Divas” on 28th November 2016 at State Capital Itanagar and in all the Districts/Blocks as a part of Bharat Bandh-call given by all the opposition parties of India under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, Vice-President AICC to escalate protest over the demonetization of Rs.500 and 1000 notes by Modi Govt.

vert black money into white was underway in the region. "Others may also be doing the same there (in the northeast). We are trying to trace all such accounts. We have asked the banks to give us details," sources said, adding that the data is expected to reach the IT department in the next four or five days. This came even as the home ministry directed stren gthening of security in all airports and airstrips to check movement of demonetised Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes. The alert has been sent after it was found that several crores of rupees in demonetised banknotes were transported in a chartered jet from an airstrip in Hisar to Dimapur.

CM Khandu assures to make Pakkekesang, a tourist destination Contd. from Page 1 Khandu said he has been specifically advised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take along every tribe and section of the society in the path of overall development. He assured that Pakkekesang and East Kameng district will have its due share of developmental projects and emerge as one of the most sought after tourist destination of the state. Pakkekesang is one of the less explored destinations in the state comprising of five valleys – namely Pakke Valley, Papu Valley, Passa Valley, Seijosa Valley and DissingPasso Valley. Lauding the leaders and intellectuals of Pakke Valley for conceptualizing the festival, Khandu asserted that the initiative would give a fillip to the state’s effort to attract tourists from across the country. Calling for unity in diversity, the Chief Minister assured that the next budget will be a participatory one that will imbibe suggestions and inputs from every sector of the society. “I will invite all community based organizations for their inputs so that they can highlight their needs which we will incorporate in the budget,” he declared. Khandu while admitting financial hurdles faced by the state said that despite the fact the state government had recently conducted the State Development Council (SDC) meeting finalizing allocation of funds for all the 56 government departments for this financial year. Foreseeing a bright future for the valleys and East Kameng, Khandu appealed people to learn to be people friendly especially with tourists. He informed that due to

active persuasion of 11th Seppa West assembly constituency Mama Natung, soon the district will have a prestigious Rama Krishna Mission School, which will make a huge impact in the education scenario in the district. Emphasizing elders and leaders to give special attention towards youths and students, who would be holding the reigns of the state in the coming days, Khandu congratulated the newly elected president of All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) Hawa Bagang, who was present on the occasion. He urged Bagang to lead the apex students’ body of the state with sincerity, honesty and dignity and bring back the glory of the Union. Responding to a memorandum submitted by local legislator and Principal Adviser to CM, Kameng Dolo, Khandu said all the demands are genuine and the state government will look into the issues positively. The demands included infrastructure for the PWD division, the foundation stone of which was laid by the Chief Minister on the day, road connecting Itanagar with Seijosa via Taposo and declaration of Pakkekesang district by bifurcating East Kameng district. Khandu also assured a fund of Rs 1 crore for development of a football ground at Pakkekesang. The three-day festival (24 to 26 Nov) was also attended by PHE Minister Takam Pario, Parliamentary Secretaries Mama Natung, Tapuk Taku and Karya Bagang and other officials of the district administration besides Arunachal Press Club President Chopa Cheda, East Kameng Socio-Cultural Society President Safar Pao and others.

Major Accident at PathsalaBhutan Road NH-127, Leaves One Dead and One Injured

Sasanka Talukdar Pathsala, 25 Nov: A major road accident happened between a speedy bike and a car at Pathsala-Bhutan road at around 8:45 PM on Thursday that left one dead on the spot and one injured.The KTM Duke bike collided head-on with a Tata Sumo bearing the registration number AS25G-5430 on National Highway 127 and immedi-

ately caught fire. Soon after the incident Pathsala police along with fire tenders came to spot and extinguish the fire. The deceased has been identified as 27 year-old Biki Nayak, son of Jitu Nayak and Indira Nayak while the injured has been shifted to a hospital in Guwahati. Both the victims belonged to Kurobaha of

New GOC of Gajraj Corps takes charge Tapas Samadar Rangia, 25 Nov: Lieutenant General Amarjeet Singh Bedi, YSM, VSM took over as the General Officer Commanding of Gajraj Corps located at Tezpur, from Lieutenant General Devraj Anbu, AVSM, YSM, SM who has proceeded to take over as GOC-in-C Northern Command on Friday. Lieutenant General AS Bedi commissioned into GARHWAL RIFLE Regiment on 13 Jun 1981 has had a distinguished military career, in which he has executed important Command, Staff and Instructor appointments. The General has the credentials of having commanded ‘The Formidable Fifth’ Brigade (The oldest Infantry Brigade of Indian Army) in Arunachal Pradesh and Trishul Divi-

sion in Leh. His staff appointments include Colonel General Staff (China) Headquarters Army Training Command and Major General Staff at Headquarters Eastern Command. Prior to taking over the Command of the Gajraj Corps the General has served as General Officer Commanding Bengal Area. The General has done various courses including the prestigious Defence Service Staff College course at Wellington, Senior Command Course at Army War College, Higher Command Course from NDU, Beijing, China and NDC Course at National Defence College. The General has also been decorated with Vishist Seva Medal in 2012 and Yudh Seva Medal in 2015 for his distinguished and gallant service.

Curtains falls on Chalo Loku as Noctes bids adieu to spectacular end of their musical-harvest festival Contd. from Page 1

“Celebration Chalo Loku can bring peace, unity and strengthen the emotional integration feelings of brotherhood and understanding amongst the people of the state besides bringing prosperity, happiness and tranquillity in the society,” the visibly delighted Parliamentary Secretary Zigno Namchoom said while addressing the crowd. During the speech, the honourable parliamentary secretary for Planning Shri Zingnu Namchoom, who hails from 48th Namsai ST Assembly constituency, advocated that the present government under the dynamic leadership of CM Pema Khandu is committed to building the infrastructure of the entire district equally. He further said that the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers alike are committed to building a healthy society under their flagship programs. He stressed that the 54th Namsang constituency is fortunate to have an abled leader in Wangki Lowang, who is also the minister for DOTCL, Agriculture, Trade and Commerce. Earlier Chalo Loku President Wangphoon Lowang informed that the DCM

Chowna Mein who was supposed to grace the event to cancel his visit due to some unavoidable circumstances at the last hour. However, the Deputy Minister has made sure to send a cheque of 2 lakhs to the all the group of dancers, actors, artistes who have been enthralling the audience for the last four days. Wangki Lowang, HM for DOTCL, Agriculture, Trade and Commerce of 54th Namsang ST Assembly constituency on his address emphasized on the importance of preservation of tradition and culture at the hands of deteriorating trends of culture and traditions. “Every individual must refrain from using psychotropic substances like opium, drugs and alcohol which are the main sources that retard the growth of individuals in every aspect,” he said. The organising committee acknowledged the effort of all the artistes. No wonder, the panel of judges took the opportunity of announcing the best dance troupe. Noton Bosti dance troupe won the first prize; teoops dance troupe bagged the second prize; while Rangte dance troupe bagged the third prize. With the proposal of the vote of thanks by Ngonglin Boi curtains finally fell on the four-day the agricultural- harvest-musical festival of the Noctes.

Barpeta district. Witnesses while speaking to correspondent said “A lot of accidents happened in the past in this exact place and this area is considered as an accident prone area.” The victim’s body has been sent to Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College Barpeta for post mortem.

Constitution Day observed ET Bureau Guwahati, November 25: Along with the rest of country, the Government of Assam also observed Constitution Day at a solemn ceremony organised at Assam Secretariat, Dispur here today. Assam Chief Secretary, V.K. Pipersenia read out the Preamble of the Constitution of India to the senior Government officials and staff of the Secretariat present on the occasion. Constitution Day was also observed at the Directorate of Information and Public Relations office at Dispur today. Director Ranjit Gogoi read out the Preamble to the officers and staff present on the occasion and appealed to all to uphold the ideals of the Constitution in a befitting manner.

Workshop on Natural Resource Management under MGNREGS ET Bureau Guwahati, Nov 25 : A workshop on “Mission Water ConservationNatural Resource Management under MGNREGS within overall framework of Pradhan Mantri Krishi SinchaiYojna (PMKSY)“ is organized at Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara today by the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, Assam. This preliminary workshop is organized with an objective to converge the various activities being undertaken on Water Conservation by different department viz. Department of Irrigation, Agriculture, Soil Conservation, Water Resource etc, so that a proper holistic plan for water conservation is prepared and executed in the State. The workshop is participated by the representativesfrom Ministry of Rural Development, GoI, officials from Irrigation, Agriculture, Soil Conservation, Water Resource, Panchayat &Rural Development Department and the Chief Executive Officers, Zilla Parishad and Project Directors, DRDA of the various districts of the state.

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Nalanda University Chancellor resigns from post, cites attack on autonomy as reason In a statement issued by Yeo, he wrote that the order of the Visitor of the University, dissolving the Governing Board and creating a new one, came as a complete surprise to him and to most of the members of the existing Governing Board. Kohima, Nov 25: The Chancellor of Nalanda University, George Yeo, resigned on Friday citing that earlier he was assured of the University's autonomy but now things had changed. He cited that when he was invited to take charge he was "repeatedly assured that the University would have autonomy. This appears not to be the case now". Incidentally, the resignation of Yeo comes on the day of the Foundation Day of the University.

In a statement issued by Yeo, he wrote that the order of the Visitor of the University, dissolving the Governing Board and creating a new one, came as a complete surprise to him and to most of the members of the existing Governing Board. He said that he was neither involved nor consulted before the decision was taken. Earlier on November 23, Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen ended his nine-yearlong association with the Nalanda University, first as

a Chancellor and later as a member of the governing board. Sen, who had criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, resigned as Chancellor in February 2015 and publicly lashed out at the BJP-led NDA government after stepping down. However, he continued to be a member of the governing board, as he was a part of the Nalanda Mentors Group (NMG) since 2007, which was tasked by the Manmohan Singh government with the revival of

the Nalanda University. Yeo said, "When I was appointed Chancellor in July 2015, I was told that a new Governing Board would be formed under an amended Act, core aspects of which the Ministry of External Affairs sought my views on. The amended Act would have removed a major flaw in the current Act which in essence offers Governing Board seats to East Asian Summit countries making the highest financial contributions in the last three

opposition stalwarts including L.K.Advani. Manmohan never failed in his grateful grovelling to the 'Lady of Shallott', outsourcing his power and authority to 10 Janpath, specially in his second tenure. He had a brief to wean the minority vote away from the regional parties to Congress fold and crudely acted upon it , conceding the first right to India's budget and resources to minorities , granted victimhood equivalence to Pakistan in Cuba in 2005, agreed to withdraw India's invisible and nonexistent hand from Balochistan under US pressure at 'Sharm-El-Sheikh' in Egypt in 2009 and had maintained a studied silence even when Pakistani army had perpetrated brutal torture on two slain Indian soldiers. He had also provoked peals of laughter by ostensilbly failing to sleep on the night after Indian medico Dr Hamid had been incarcerated for a day in Australia. Then came the infamous Mumbai outrage , numerically known as 26/ 11 but Manmohan survived, partially on Indian electorate's indulgent view, opposition BJP's monumental failure to capitalise on the series of perfidies of the UPA and the wasteful MGNREGA scheme's bounties and 6th central pay commission award. To put the record straight

Manmohan had displayed a little guts when he had opposed the MGNREGA scheme on grounds of 'drainage on meagre national resources' but had duly been overrulled by the 'Lady of Shallott' and her NGO accomplices . It was free for all in Manmohan's second tenure as he had told his outgoing press advisor Sanjay Baru that 'there should be one centre of power' and abdicated all his authorities to 10 Janpath. A mole of an IAS officer Pulak Chatterjee had been in charge of taking files to the Lady and securing approval of crucial decisions. The accidental prime minister had also failed to reappoint Sanjay Baru as press secretary , despite having promised to do so. He commenced silently presiding over the most comprehensive loot of Indian public exchequer by Congress leaders, ministers and allies, leading to the highest possible accumulation of black and tainted money spanning a single decade in post-independence India . Even after CAG had come out with the gory details, Manmohan had perforce to remain a silent spectator till the Lady had cleared ouster of particular ministers. Among few of the countless scams and scandals only the 2-G, Coal Scam and Common Wealth Games (CWG)

Fortnight observation on elimination of violence against women Dimapur, Nov 25: Fortnight observation on elimination of violence against women, commencing 16 days of activism from November 25 to December 10 was launched by the Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) on November 24 at Hotel de Oriental Grand, with former chairperson NSCW, Sano Vamuzo as the chief guest, under the theme "from peace in the home to peace in the world: make education safe for all." According to DIPR report, chairperson NSCW, Dr. Temsula Ao in her introductory speech remarked that the status of Naga women has always been determined by ancient customs and practices in society, especially in the vital issues of marriage, divorce and inheritance. She highlighted the plight of women-- inability to inherit property owing to prevailing customary laws, the criticisms, obligations and compromises that comes along while filing FIRs to redress their grievances-saying these were all subtle intimidation and psychological subjugation that persists in the society. She therefore called for a balanced intervention of state authorities and legal services in order to create awareness in both men and women in this regard. Dr. Temsula further said that an urgent re-assessment of all tribal customary laws and traditions was needed in order to safeguard the rights of Naga women and standardized amendments must be made a part of these laws so that no Naga women is dis-

criminated against in her own home and society. Speaking at the programme, the chief guest on behalf of all Naga women thanked state chief minister, T.R. Zeliang for breaking the path to empower all Naga women in spite of oppositions. She also thanked the Joint Action Committee for Women Reservation for their bold fight on 33% reservation for women, and in this regard called upon all women to stay united, uphold and support one another. Sano exhorted the gathering to know their rights which, she said, will ultimately help them know their roles better and urged the gathering not to be silent and quiet, but to speak up and spread the awareness specially among the rural sisters. On the issue of domestic violence, Sano said it begins even before birth and continues till their old age, and therefore called upon the administration, the police, the legal agencies and specially the church to play a significant role to educate the people about violence against women and its elimination. Chief judicial magistrate & secretary, KDLSA Mezivolu T. Therieh, NJS in her short speech, expressed that the society has to be educated, trained and nourished on gender justices so that it can survive for a long time. "Excluding women and girls in our structures and policies is actually excluding progressive development," she

stated. Inspector general (Crime), S. Saravanan IPS quoted Hillary Clinton, "Human Rights are Women Rights and Women Rights are Human Rights" and suggested four methods to empower women-- land and property rights, political participation of women, equal employment opportunities and entrepreneurial empowerment of women. Earlier, invocation was pronounced by woman pastor, Sumi Baptist Church Kohima, Kitoshi Kiba and the welcome address by member NSCW, Asangla Cholong . The programme was chaired by member NSCW, Kakheli Jakhalu who also pronounced the vote of thanks. A special number was presented by Sangtam Baptist Church Youth Endeavour, Kohima. The 2016 '16 days of activism' marks its 25 years of starting the campaign in 1991, used as an organizing strategy to call for the elimination of all forms of gender based violence by individuals and groups across the world. The centre for women's global leadership is the global coordinator for the campaign. The dates November 25 (International Day against violence against women) and December 10 (Human Rights Day) were chosen to emphasis the links between ending violence against women and human rights value and to highlight that violence against women is an international human rights violation. (Agencies)

and subsequently Augusta Wetlaland Helicoper deal in which Sonia herself was subsequently named in an Italian court had hit headlines in the media . Manmohan's lone reaction to the long series of scams and sandals was a cryptic sentence :' propagation of negativism hurts national interest'. With paid and agent media , viscerally against the parties in opposition , in tow Manmohan had little to worry. But the post-independence India's most corrupt regime got what it so richly deserved, a resounding drubbing from the electorate : Manmohan's , by now 'Maunmohan' party was reduced to a paltry 44 seats in the Loksabha. A new dawn emerged but the chastised Congress and its allies in corruption and perfidy have hardly found a chance to put the government on the mat. The momentous demonetisation shock therapy , applied by their bete noire Narendra Modi, seemed to create an illusion of opportunity to the beleaguered Congress and its partners in corruption and perfidy . The overwhelming masss support to the measure-little inconveniences notwithstanding-would have driven home the political message. But octogenarian Manmohan, presumably goaded by the 'Lady of Shallott' appeared in Rajya

Tripura GMP delegation headed byJiten Chowdhury meet Rajnath Singh , submit memorandum

years. This provision, which was never recommended by the Nalanda Mentor Group, would not have been a good way to constitute the Governing Board and was the reason the Government of India requested the Nalanda Mentor Group to continue functioning as the Governing Board for a number of years until the Act could be amended." He further said that the reasons for the decision taken were not entirely clear to him. (PTI)

Manmohan Singh : 'accidental prime minister', his legacy and petty revenge Agartala, Nov 25: He had been an 'accidental prime minister', waiting to perform his role as Congress's leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha with Sonia Gandhi taking a relook at her sartorial preferences for the expected swearing in ceremony in 2004. But the bombshell exploded as then president, venerable APJ Abdul Kalam , acting upon a letter furnished by indomitable Subramanian Swamy on provisions of the Indian Citizenship Act and related other documents and materials barring Sonia's ascendance, had forwarded the entire bunch to IB and union home ministry for scrutiny . Sonia , proverbially pipped to the post by this unforeseen development, had decided against proceeding to don the mantle of prime ministership. She claimed to have listened to her 'inner voice' a la Mahatma Gandhi style and picked on Manmohan Singh as the most pliant courtier who would do her bidding with never-failing obeisance. Sonia's momentous announcement in parliament's central hall on that fateful evening led to copious tears being shed by the grovelling faithfuls. Shivraj Patil had gone verbally berserk, comparing Sonia's 'sacrifice' to that Gautam Buddhadeb, Mahatma Gandhi, Ramkrishna Paramhans to suppressed amusement of

Sabha and punctured his traditional image of decency by his digs and barbs , finally describing the demonetisation as 'organised loot and legalised plunder' without citing any specific evidence whatsover. That too, having initially declared that he was 'not disagreeing in principle to demonetisation'. Sensible viewers of the proceedings were left befuddled by the volte face-or a revenge for all that he had been subjected to over his decadelong non-prime ministership between 2004 and 2014. This should constitute a fitting epitaph on a bureaucrat turned politician who had always danced to the tune of political ringmasters. His prognostications on the economy slowing down or the GDP growth declining are too speculative to merit comments in the context of his speech. Needless to say, in the current context of demonetisation that the status quo ante before the November 8 proclamation can never be restored. What is needed is the best possible management of postdemonetisatiton realities .Parties and leaders rooting for roll-back to protect their personal and party's well being would do well to adjust to the position now crystallising across the country. (Agencies)

The delegation apprised the Union Home Minister that the Government of Tripura. Agartala, Nov 24: The union minister for home affairs, Rajnath Singh has assured a nine (9) member delegation of Gana Mukti Parishad (GMP) led by Tripura MP Jiten Chowdhury of looking into a set of demands raised in a memorandum submitted to him by the delegation. Disclosing this highly placed sources from Delhi said that a 9(Nine) member delegation of Tripura Rajya Upajati Ganamukti Parishad(GMP), led by Shri Jitendra Chaudhury, MP and President of the organisation had met Shri Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister on Thursday after-

noon in his North Block Office and submitted a memorandum containing a 22 point charter of demands. The delegation apprised the Union Home Minister that the Government of Tripura, GMP and all other left and democratic forces in Tripura had been pressing for these legitimate demands for long. They further emphasised that to thwart the evil design of anti-national and secessionist forces,maintaining the peace, tranquility and development process in the state was the most effective way.

The deputation was held in a very cordial atmosphere. The Union Home Minister heard the delegation very patiently. Shri Rajnath Singh also admitted that he had received number of communications from the Govt. of Tripura and Tripura MPs, very particularly from Shri Chaudhury, who had raised the issues in the Parliament on a number of occasions. Shri Singh assured the delegation that he will personally examine every aspect of the memorandum related to his Ministry and put forward the other demands to the concerned Ministries for their consideration. (Agencies)

Demonetization: Left Front calls 12-hour strike on November 28 Agartala, Nov 25: Left Front in Tripura called a 12-hours strike on November 28 next against public suffering caused by demonetization of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes. Addressing a media conference here at CPI (M) headquarters on Thursday afternoon, Left Front convener and former MP Khagen Das along with other front leaders said on Wednesday in New Delhi altogether 200 MPs from different opposition parties stages a demonstration in front of parliament demanding to continue uses of scrapped Rs. 500 and Rs.1000 currency notes till December 30 to dealt with present situation of cash crunch and suffering of crores of people. The joint committee of six left front parties including CPI (M) decided to organize country wide protest against the Modi

government decision of demonetization of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes from November 8 last, which make victim crores Indian, especially the poor, farmers, unorganised workers, daily labourers, small and medium traders, said Das. Apart from these, LF parties will organize week long protest in front of all central government offices, protest rallies in all 23 subdivisions of Tripura and to observe November 28 as 'day of anger' against the anarchism of Modi government , said Das adding that the agitation programmes would not be held in front of Banks and Post Offices. Accompanied by other Left leaders, he said the four Left parties in Tripura will also organise a two-hour protest demonstration in front of the central government offices on November

26 on the issue. Das added that so far 77 poor people lost their lives due demonetization. He pointed out that left front always in favour of discover the black money sources, but it is not the way to collect black money, where giant share of common people are the worst victim of the Modi government's demonetization decision. LF has described the Narendra Modi government as "inhuman" for being blind to the agonies and suffering of common people in the wake of massive cash chaos caused by demonetization. However, Khagen Das said hotel, hospital, banks, post offices, university examinations, school's final and pre-test examinations will not fall under November 28 strike. (Agencies)

NLA revokes 2012 resolution on women quota Kohima, Nov 25: The 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly today revoked the resolution passed by the 11th NLA on September 22,2012 under Article 371 A (1) (a) of the constitution of India which exempted Nagaland from the application of Article 243 T Part IX A of the Indian Constitution on the last day of the NLA session. NLA Speaker Chotisuh Sazo opened the house for clarification although he said he did not receive any proposal for amendment. After discussing the issue for almost one and half hour the house revoked the resolution by voice vote. Earlier Chief Minister T.R Zeliang asked the members to understand the situation of the country and the global scenario where women and youth empowerment has been accepted. He said every state in India had accepted women reservation while some states like Kerela have provided more than 50% WR. He also said if Nagas stick to Article 371 (A) even inside the kitchen, Naga people cannot move forward. Zeliang said Municipal Act was passed in 1992 in the parliament and if Nagas didn't want the reservation, then the state MPs should have raised in the parliament within one year; yet it was not done and so the

NLA Speaker, Chotisuh Sazo presides over the last day of the 14the session of the 12th NLA 74th amendment Act became valid in 1993. He explained that in 2001 Municipal Act was passed without the provision of the Part IX A in the NLA and in 2005 the Naga Mother Association went to High Court against non-provision for women reservation. He said the High Court then directed the state government to include Part IX A amended by Municipal act 2001 by inserting section 23 B A and 23 B and tatse He said the state government in 2006, inserted section 23 BA and 23 B to which tribal hohos reacted to and therefore, election of town council, municipalities was stopped till today. He admitted that on September 22, 2012, NLA passed a resolution not to apply women reservation in

the act as it would infringe on 371 (A). However Zeliang said without election for almost a decade has made people living in towns as losers. He cited instances that before the Act came into being, state had implemented Assam Tribal Areas Act 1950 but Nagas didn't react. He said in village councils and VDBs, state has agreed to the guideline of the 25% fund reservation for women development and 25% women participation in VDB and even on this there was no reaction. He said Article 371 (A) was more severe in the village level but no one has objected or reacted against the reservation of seats or fund made in the village and said reality should be applied in

one's mind. With the SLP admitted in Supreme Court, Zeliang reiterated that the state government decided not to wait for the Court's verdict, saying it would take long years. He said the decision to accept or not to accept Central Act, NLA was the only authority to pass a resolution. Therefore, he said the intention of the government was that with so many townships created, people should be benefited by conducting civic polls. He said whether SLP will be withdrawn or not the case will be infructuous as no one will pursue the case. Stating that rules and regulations passed by NLA was very important, he said it should not deviate the stand inside the house, and urged

all to stand by the decision and resolution passed by the house. To queries raised by BJP member Mmhonlumo Kikon, Zeliang clarified that elections would not held in places where "town dwellers" do not want to participate and not "if any society or tribal hoho go against it". He also clarified that if there are no female candidates in the reserved seats, then government will issue fresh notification to de reserve them but expressed the hope that such situation would not arise. Minister Yitachu, parliamentary secretary Hukavi, Deo Nukhu, Er. Levi and MLA Gaito Aye also sought clarification on the same issue. Meanwhile, the Fourteenth Session of the Twelfth Nagaland Legislative Assembly which began on November 22 was adjourned sine die by Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker, Chotisuh Sazo. Expectedly, yet against strong tide of opposition from tribal hohos and other organisations , the NPF-led DAN government adopted and passed a unanimous resolution by voice vote, to revoke the September 22,2012 resolution by the 11th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. (Agencies)

EDITORIAL

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By-elections as pointers R

uling parties enjoy an inherent advantage in byelections, especially in States where Assembly elections were held only months earlier. Voters see little point in antagonising their rulers when there is no immediate prospect of a change in government. West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry had all gone to the polls in April-May this year, and the byelections of last week were not expected to deviate from the general election trend. Even so, the huge victories of the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, the BJP in Assam, the AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, and the Congress in Puducherry speak to renewed levels of enthusiasm for the ruling establishment. That ruling party legislators are better equipped to deal with constituency-level issues would not have been lost on the voters in the Assembly by-elections. In the by-elections to the Lok Sabha, the BJP won one each in Madhya Pradesh and Assam, but lost to the Trinamool in West Bengal. But even here, the BJP increased its vote share considerably, finishing ahead of the Left Front in Cooch Behar. While there is no doubt that the people have reposed their faith in Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, there was no logical basis to her explanation of the electoral outcome as a "people's revolt" against the demonetisation move of the BJP-led government at the Centre. Regional factors related to the performance of State governments seem to have influenced the results, rather than any overarching theme. The results are no endorsement of the demonetisation decision either, as the BJP would like people to believe. Besides the byelection in Thiruparankundram, Tamil Nadu had polls in Aravakurichi and Thanjavur, where elections had been deferred by the Election Commission following widespread distribution of cash for votes. Whether due to the demonetisation or the lower stakes in the deferred elections, there was reportedly a reduced flow of currency notes, and a less intense campaign. In Puducherry, the election was more important for the Congress than for any other party, as Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy was in the fray. A loss would have forced him to resign, and caused acute embarrassment to the party. In Tripura, which is under the rule of the Left Front, the CPI(M) had no difficulty in picking up Barjala and Khowai, wresting the former from the Congress. Amid the gloom induced by the results in neighbouring West Bengal, this provided some solace to the Left. But if there is one lesson to be drawn from this round of polling, it is that by-elections are not pointers to how an Assembly or Lok Sabha election will turn out, but the latter are usually good pointers to how by-elections will turn out.

No country for the Rohingyas A

new humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Myanmar after the military crackdown on "Islamist jihadists" in the Rakhine State, home to more than one million Rohingya Muslims. The military claims it began the counter-terror operation after three border security posts came under attack on October 9. But since then more than 130 people have been killed in the State and 30,000 displaced, triggering a new wave of migration of Rohingyas to neighbouring countries. The army denies targeting civilians, but satellite images taken after the start of the crackdown indicate that hundreds of buildings were burnt down; reports suggest that even those who tried to flee the country were shot dead. The migrants are not welcome in Myanmar's neighbourhood either. The violence itself is not surprising given the record of persecution of the Rohingyas in Myanmar. Many in the Buddhistmajority country call them illegal immigrants from Bangladesh though they have been living in Rakhine for generations. Myanmar's military started a systematic persecution of the Rohingyas in the 1970s when thousands were deported to Bangladesh. The rest were stripped of citizenship by the junta, which often used the Rohingya problem to drum up support for itself among the Buddhist majority. What is surprising this time is the silence of the government led by Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy. Ms. Suu Kyi, the country's de factoruler, has not said much about the military operation in Rakhine, or spoken for the Rohingya cause. When her party took power in April, ending decades of military rule, many had hoped that it would signal the dawn of a new era of peace and democracy in Myanmar. But the government has been largely ineffective in tackling internal security and humanitarian issues. The operation in Rakhine shows the change of guard in government hasn't brought any meaningful difference to Myanmar's most disadvantaged sections. True, the army still remains a powerful institution. It controls the security, defence and border ministries besides wielding considerable economic power. It is also possible that the generals are escalating the conflict on their own. Even so, the government cannot remain in denial about the atrocities. Ms. Suu Kyi bears responsibility for what is happening in Rakhine now because her party rules, not the junta. For decades, Myanmar persecuted the Rohingya people while the world ignored their plight. By all accounts, that situation has not changed.

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Virat Kohli, a role model for the youth Makarand Waingankar Virat Kohli is an inspiration and a role model for the youth today. We have seen his growing maturity, his consistency and his leadership abilities. Despite this, it is fascinating what one can discover when there is a blend of knowledge and sensibilities of a third man's perspective about the emergent idol. The interaction I had with Chandu Borde at The Poona Club was educational, to say the least. Borde was one of the finest batsmen of India and has been known to be a shrewd judge of the game. He was also the coachcum-manager on the tour of England when India won the series. We discussed the techniques of modern Indian players. As he has batted against top quality international and domestic attack on different surfaces, he made astute observations about the batting styles of

Indian batsmen. He stated that Virat Kohli is the best batsman in the world right now. He reasoned by saying, "Kohli is equally comfortable on backfoot and frontfoot. Regardless of the format, he reads the length, line, spin and swing quicker than most international batsmen and has time to execute stokes. He has the knack of finding gaps in the field and is fit enough to convert a single into twos and twos to threes." As a matter of fact, this was Borde's batting style too. Some old timers say that Borde was not given his due; the selection politics was deeply rooted in Indian cricket back then. How can one be confident when the chairman of the National Selection Committee flies down to Nagpur during a Duleep Trophy match, assures him the captaincy, asks him to write down 15 names for the West Indies tour of 1971 and when the

team is announced, he not only finds out that he isn't the captain but also he is not even in the team! It is a blessing that times have changed. Kohli didn't have to go through all this selection mess. When questioned about Kohli's failure in England, Borde said: "How many times did he tour England? Conditions are different and there are times when English batsmen struggle too. A player needs to adapt himself quickly which means he has to

spend more time in the nets and in the middle. Kohli is now matured and knows how to adapt to different conditions. Do not expect everyone to bat like Tendulkar." Initially, Kohli's aggression was bordering on indiscipline. It rattled him when certain sections of the media played it up. It was Ravi Shastri, having the experience of bearing the brunt of the media in the eighties, who guided him to keep his focus. Once this aspect was taken care

of, we got to watch the revised version of Kohli who got his team members to gel as a family. Leading from the front The responsibility of Test captaincy seems to bring the best out of him. Leading from the front is easier said than done. But Kohli seems like a veteran on the field and his tactical moves gladden the hearts of many successful Indian captains. He manages time to perfection and keeps himself mentally and physically fit to be consistent in all formats of the game. It's his zone that matters most to him and he has managed to maintain that irrespective of the game situation. Even Greg Chappell, who scored over 700 runs in a series against the fierce West Indian attack, writes: "Comparing them across Tendulkar's entire ODI career, Kohli has scored a larger proportion of runs vis-Ă -vis Tendulkar albeit at a lower Strike Rate Im-

pact, but when it comes to building partnerships, absorbing pressure and chasing, Kohli is ahead of Tendulkar. Kohli appears to be a driven individual so, on the evidence so far, we can look forward to many more match-winning performances and series-defining efforts from him before he has finished." I don't claim to know Kohli as some of the journalists from Delhi do. They have followed his career since his school days. This is very important because one gets to observe the player's change in attitude or approach over the years. One such man is Vijay Lokapally, whose book "Driven" showcases a man committed to the game. The 2016-17 periods is going to be tough for Kohli. As a captain and a No. 4 batsman, it could be very exhausting. It will be riveting to watch a man of his class tackle this period and emerge successfully.

The new abnormal in Kashmir Jean DrĂ¨ze Continued repression is likely to intensify the alienation in Kashmir. It would be much wiser for the government to realise the futility of stonewalling and initiate unconditional talks with all concerned Sixteen years is a long time to do something about a situation that causes immense suffering to millions of innocent people. But when I returned to Kashmir last month, after a gap of 16 years, I found that people's agony and anger had - if anything - intensified. Deciphering the shutdown As in 2000, I found an intense popular aspiration for azadi (freedom). The Indian Army is perceived, almost unanimously, as an occupying force, and people are fed up with the controls, crackdowns, searches, arrests, beatings, torture and pellet guns. The most common graffiti found around the towns and villages of Kashmir is "Go India, go back". The latest expression of this anger is the popular uprising that has rocked Kashmir during the last few months. The Indian media commonly refers to it as a "shutdown", an ambiguous term that fails to clarify who is shutting what. This socalled shutdown is actually a general strike (hartal). Ever since Hizbul Mujahideen 'commander' Burhan Wani was killed in early July, shops have been closed in Kashmir, traffic has been halted, and schools have been deserted. There have been thoughtful exemptions from the strike, say for street vendors, chemist shops and specific times of the week. Some public services, notably health care and the public distribution system, were not only allowed but encouraged to keep going. For the rest, the strike has brought public life to a halt for months on end. That, at any rate, was the situation until I visited Kashmir in late

October. So far as I can tell from many discussions with students, farmers, workers, businessmen, intellectuals and others over a whole week, the strike has overwhelming popular support. It is difficult, of course, to believe that public life can be paralysed to this extent without an element of coercion or pressure. Sometimes the pressure is explicit: anyone who drove a car in Kashmir (outside privileged areas of Srinagar) during the last few months ran the risk of a broken windscreen. But this traffic control was not the work of armed squads or antisocial goons. It was the job of local residents and youngsters who support the strike. In any strike, there is a difficult question of how to deal with potential strike-breakers and freeriders. Protest calendar for the people Along with the strike, a series of protests took place all over Kashmir during this period. A "protest calendar" was issued every week (with varying effect) by Hurriyat leaders, who seem to have wide popular support. Examples of suggested protests include occupying the roads, freedom marches to the district headquarters, converging to the United Nations office in Srinagar, performing namaz (prayers) on the road, sit-ins in various locations, visiting those injured by pellet guns, boycotting government offices, reading collective pledges, wall painting, playing resistance songs or music, sending letters to the armed forces, holding conventions on the right to selfdetermination, displaying banners and placards saying 'We Want Freedom', and more. To my knowledge, there are no calls to stonepelting in the calendars, though it is perhaps taken as read that protests in Kashmir often end up with stone-pelting for one reason or another. The spirit of these protest

calendars was well expressed by Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in a "preface" published on August 24 in Greater Kashmir: "As a war has been waged against us by a mighty force, our only means of resistance against the oppression is peaceful protest. The space for that is also highly constricted. Yet individually and collectively we have to find ways and means of registering our protest. The protest calendar is our collective voice. Each one of us especially our intelligentsia, artists, poets, writers, painters have to come forward and use their skills and creativity to express our pain and sentiment. Every Kashmiri's contribution to the movement counts." State clampdown on protests So-called "anti-India" protests, however, are effectively banned in Kashmir, no matter how peaceful they may be. The authorities have sweeping powers to prevent protests, not only under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, but also under Jammu and Kashmir's draconian Public Safety Act. Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, prohibiting assemblies of more than four persons (an old tactic of the British Raj to prevent nationalist protests), is in force throughout the Valley. Assemblies, marches, graffiti, pamphlets, even silent vigils - all these are banned if there is any trace of a demand for freedom. Further restrictions on civil liberties ensure that this state of affairs goes unchallenged. Student politics is banned. International human rights organisations such as Amnesty International and the United Nations Human Rights Council are not allowed to visit Kashmir. Local human rights activists are also on a short leash - the arbitrary detention of Khurram Parvez during the last two months is the latest warn-

ing that they should not go too far. Similarly, when Kashmir Reader (one of Kashmir's leading dailies) was banned on September 30, other media outfits "got the message", to quote a prominent Kashmiri editor. Kashmir, in short, has been turned into a kind of open jail. In an insightful article ("Address the 'new normal' in Kashmir", former National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan candidly acknowledged that the current unrest in Kashmir is a "home-grown" popular uprising which cannot be blamed on Pakistan or outsiders. He did not comment, however, on the "new abnormal" that accompanies this uprising - an extreme suppression of civil liberties. When all forms of dissent are banned, the line between peaceful protest and armed resistance becomes blurred. The main difference, it may appear, is that violent deeds receive more attention. Everyone in India has heard of stone-pelting, but daily acts of peaceful protest - or attempted protest in Kashmir have been ignored. The refusal to engage

Alexander and Diogenes Now when Alexander [the Great] appeared before the Greek leaders in Corinth they greeted him warmly and paid him lavish compliments- all of them, that is but one. A funny fellow, a philosopher named Diogenes. He had views not unlike those of the Buddha. According to him, possessions and all the things we think we need only serve to distract us and get in the way of our simple enjoyment of life. So he had given away everything he owned and now sat, almost naked, in a barrel in the market square in Corinth where he lived, free and independent like a stray dog.

Curious to meet this strange fellow, Alexander went to call on him. Dressed in shining armour, the plume on his helmet waving in the breeze, he walked up to the barrel and said to Diogenes: 'I like you. Let me know your wish and I shall grant it.' Diogenes, who had until then been comfortably sunning himself, replied: 'Indeed, Sire, I have a wish.' 'Well, what is it?' 'Your shadow has fallen over me: stand a little less between me and the sun.' Alexander is said to have been so struck by this that he said: 'If I weren't Alexander, I should like to be Diogenes.'

Today, the towns and villages of Kashmir are peppered with "Burhan Wani chowks", often marked with slogans such as 'Burhan Wani is in our heart' and 'We are all Burhan Wani'. Those who remember Burhan are not hot-headed guerrillas they are ordinary people who aspire to a peaceful life. If they admire him, it is not because he killed anyone (quite likely, he never did), but because he gave his life, at a tender age, for the freedom struggle. It is for the same reason that we remember and admire Bhagat Singh. Gandhi himself urged us to "bow to them [Bhagat Singh and his associates] for their heroism", even as he criticised their acts. There is, possibly, an insightful paradox in the fact that it took the death of an armed militant to spark a largely non-violent uprising across the Kashmir Valley. Many people proudly told me that the strike would continue "to the finish". Yet they realised that azadi may not come any time soon. Thus, they often added that other uprisings would happen if need be. Indeed, it is not the first

one - similar events happened in 2010. The response of the Indian government to this uprising is to stonewall: refuse any concessions (even just a ban on pellet guns), arrest the leaders (Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Yasin Malik, the lot), and wait for people to lose hope. This strategy, however, perpetuates the repression, and every act of repression intensifies the yearning for freedom in Kashmir. Nothing unites people like shared persecution. If the current policy of inflexible suppression of the freedom movement persists, the brutality will continue for decades. Continued repression is likely to intensify the alienation of the Kashmiri people from India, and could also foster a revival of armed resistance in Kashmir and beyond. It would be much wiser to realise the futility of stonewalling, and initiate unconditional talks with all concerned. Atal Bihari Vajpayee (then Prime Minister of India) had taken significant steps in that direction, and seems to be remembered for it in Kashmir. Today, however, the iron fist is back. The conformist nature of public opinion in India, when it comes to Kashmir, does not help matters. It is hard to understand how opposition parties, civil society and social movements have remained silent on Kashmir for so long. There have been no major demonstrations of solidarity with the people of Kashmir anywhere in India during the last few months. Even public discussions of the situation in Kashmir are extremely rare in India. As veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar observed many years ago, "When it comes to Kashmir, the conscience of most in the country becomes dead." If anything, the situation is worse today, as the Indian media further dull our conscience with a barrage of distorted accounts of the situation in Kashmir. The new abnormal threatens to engulf us all.

The demonetisation move The exercise of demonetisation has only resulted in unbearable pain and untold misery for the common man. Uncertainty about the availability of notes of key denominations has resulted in a shortage of Rs.50 and Rs.100 notes. Most of us are stuck in bank branches and ATMs waiting for money, resulting in unpleasant situations. The planners in the government seem to have grossly misread the situation on the ground. What is worse is that most ATMs are now closed from the evening. Bank officials need to work extra hours to help citizens. Sayed Khan Tangla, Assam

DIBRUGARH, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

TECHNOLOGY

Mobile wallet market expected to Here's how the Indian smartphone touch Rs 30,000 crore by FY22 industry will help the country's GDP The Indian m-wallet market is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 141% to reach Rs 30,000 crore by the end of 2021-22, a study said. The growth, during 2015-16 to 2021-22, would be driven by growing usage of smartphones, robust mobile internet penetration, growth of e-commerce sector together with increasing disposable incomes, said the study by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India and research firm RNCOS. The Indian m-wallet market in 2015-16 was around Rs 154 crore. It is also anticipated that the market value of m-wallet transactions in India will grow at a CAGR of 154% during FY16 to FY22, and reach Rs 55 lakh crore from Rs 20,600 crore, the study titled 'Indian mwallet market: Forecast 2022' said. M-wallet transaction is among the fastest growing paperless modes of payment or banking, and it is expected that the majority of transactions will go paperless in the next 10 years, it said. M-wallet market is segmented into three broad ser-

vices -- money transfers from wallet to wallet, bank to wallet and vice versa which accounts for 38 percent share, followed by re-

charge and bill payments for mobile, DTH, landline, electricity and other such services (31% share). The remaining share of 31%

is captured by online shopping, hotel/travel/movie ticket reservations, online food order, payment of insurance premium, recharging Metro rail card and others. While mobile wallet service contributed to 21% share in mobile payment volume transactions in FY16, its share is expected to increase to 79% by FY22, the study said. However, it said the Reserve Bank of India's licensing regime is discouraging mobile wallet growth in the country."The present system allows only e-transfer of money and approves semi-closed prepaid instrument issuance while it does not allow 'cash out' from the semi-closed wallet," it said. Besides, for all the entities (including banks, nonbanking finance companies, telcos and others) to operate any kind of m-wallet, there are "copious strict" RBI policies which encumber the growth of mwallet sector, it said. "The RBI should relax its current policies and allow cash withdrawals from the semi-closed wallets," it suggested.

The contribution of mobile industry to the country's GDP will increase to 8.2% by 2020, a government report said today. The joint report, released by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion and theDepartment of Telecom, said the industry contributes 6.5% to the GDP currently. "The mobile industry in India, currently contributing 6.5% ($140 billion) to country's GDP, and employing over 4 million people (direct and indirect), is projected to grow rapidly in the coming years. "By 2020, the industry is expected to contribute 8.2% to country's GDP," the report said. It attributed the projection to 'The Mobile Economy, India 2016' report of global telecom industry body GSMA. As per the previous data shared by former telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in Parliament in December, revenue generated by the telecom sector in 2014-15 was Rs 2,42,900 crore, accounting for 1.94% of total GDP. However, the ratio of revenue size and its contribution in terms of percentage to the GDP varies every year

due to variation in the growth of economy, the minister had said. In 2011-12, the telecom sector accounted for 2.1% of GDP with revenue of Rs 1, 85,930 crore, while in the next year it stood at Rs 2,07,498 crore (2.07% of GDP). The DIPP-DoT report said that the mobile industry will add 800,000 more jobs. "In terms of unique mobile phone subscribers, India is

expected to cross the 1 billion mark by 2020. India will see an increase in adoption of 4G services with number of 4G connections estimated to grow to 280 million by 2020 from just 3 million in 2015," the report said. Total Foreign Direct Investment in telecom sector from April 2014 to March 2016 was around $4.19 billion. Investment in telecom operator Vodafone lead the chart with investment of

$1,500.79 million followed by Videocon International Electronics with $719.76 million, Telenor $573.15 million, Sistema Shyam Teleservices $451.83 million, Bharti Infratel $240.37 million, Idea Cellular $123.22 million. Mobile manufacturing unit's generated 38,300 new jobs in last two years with Taiwanese electronics company Foxconn being top employer with workforce of 8,000.

S7 edge Olympic Games Edition. Although Samsung has not yet given an official statement on this particular colour variant, reports say that the version may launch sometime in December this year. Samsung recently brought the Galaxy Note 7's Blue Coral colour variant to the Galaxy S7 edge. In this colour variant, the front and

rear panels of the Galaxy S7 edge sport a Blue shade along with Gold coloured rims. This edition is offered in both 32GB and 64GB storage variants. Until now, Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones were only available in Silver, White, Gold and Onyx Black colour variants. The company also introduced a new Pink and Pink-Gold edition for the Galaxy S7 recently. Ever since the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, Samsung has been focussing on its Galaxy S7 handsets a bit more. The company even launched an Android 7.0 beta programme for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. Last year, Samsung offered a similar beta programme just before the launch of Android 6.0 Marshmallow on its Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge handsets. However, users of the Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Games Limited Edition or Galaxy S7 Edge Injustice Edition won't be able to become a part of the programme.

Old Rs 500 notes can be used for Samsung Galaxy S7 edge 'Glossy mobile recharges, says COAI Black' colour variant leaks in images

Cellular operators association (COAI) has said government's decision to allow old Rs 500 notes to be used for pre-paid mobile recharges will address difficulties being faced by consumers, and allow them to continue using mobile services without disruption. "We are delighted that government listened to our request in the interest of consumers, addressing the difficulties faced by ordinary

citizens who can continue to top up and use mobile services, which are essential services," COAI Director General Rajan Mathews said. According to some industry estimates, the recharges and top ups for pre paid mobile services have fallen 30-50% as consumers struggle with less cash in hand in the aftermath of Government's move to scrap old Rs 500 and Rs 1000

notes. In fact, COAI had written to Telecom Department last week flagging the "hardships being faced by ordinary citizens in obtaining such services due to difficulties of obtaining replacement currency..." It had said that telecom service providers should be allowed to accept the Rs 500 and Rs 1000 demonetized currency notes until such time as replacement currency

is available to ordinary citizens in adequate amounts to conduct their daily affairs. "Given the increasing hardships being faced by ordinary citizens in ordering their normal daily activities, we believe this permission extended to TSPs will go a long way in ameliorating citizen's difficulties relating to obtaining and using communication services," COAI had said. This will also serve as an enabler to further drive banking transactions using mobile phones supporting the efforts of the Government and the banking eco systems, it had added. Government tonight extended till December 15 the facility of using old Rs 500 notes in public utilities and included more services like mobile recharge but stopped the over-the-counter exchange of defunct currencies and use of Rs 1,000 note. This means that old Rs 500 notes can be used to top up pre paid mobile phones, till December 15. The pre-paid segment accounts for over 90 per cent of the Indian mobile market.

New vehicles already equipped with RFID tags: Industry execs Passenger and commercial vehicles sold since October 2013 are equipped with digital identity tags to enable automatic transactions at toll plazas, several industry executives told ET on Wednesday even as the government told them to provide such chips in all new vehicles. Implementation of digital toll collection, however, has fallen through due to executional and administrative challenges, they said. "All new passenger as well as commercial vehicles produced already have the digital identity chip which has been manufactured as per the standards specified by the government in its notification in April 2013. But there is no service agency to facilitate cashless transactions at toll plazas," said a senior industry executive who did not wish to be identified. The notification had come into effect from October 2013. Industry executives ET spoke to said in most instances there are no ap-

pointed service agencies to facilitate cashless transactions at toll plazas. In cases where service agencies utilise RFID technology, they prefer using their own software and hardware for digital transactions. "On DelhiNoida-Delhi (DND) flyway, for instance, the

agency used to sell their own chip. We have manufactured digital tags as specified by the government but service agencies do not want to use it," a second industry executive said. "We can make changes to the tags also if required. But measures have to be put

in place to utilise these tags," the person said. RFID tags can facilitate electronic toll collection and ensure that vehicles can pass without stopping at the toll booths. The toll amount is deducted from the RFID card. The tags can be recharged for future use.

Samsung recently introduced the 'Blue Coral' colour variant of its Galaxy S7 edge smartphone. And now, it seems that the South Korean tech giant is planning to add another colour option to the S7 edge. Likely to be called Glossy Black, this may be Samsung's answer to Apple's 'Jet Black' colour variant, in which the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

are available. A set of images shared by Android Authority website appear to show the Glossy Black colour variant of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. The same images earlier popped up on Chinese microblogging website Weibo. The 'Glossy Black' colour variant of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge looks slightly similar to that of the Galaxy

Sony launches a99 II interchangeable lens camera at Rs 2,49,990

Sony India on Thursday launched a new flagship camera 'a99 II' -- an 'A-mount' interchangeable lens camera for high resolution and continuous shooting at high-frame rates. Consumers can buy 'a99 II' camera at select Sony Centres and other electronic and digital imaging stores across the country at Rs 249,990, the company said in a statement. The "a99 II" with 42.4MP resolution is eight per cent smaller than the original a99 and has a newly-designed grip, magnesium alloy body, dual SD card slot and other upgrades that improve both hold and operation. "The camera has been designed without an optical low-pass

filter to allow the finest natural details and textures to be captured with depth and realism and the photographer can select compressed or uncompressed RAW files, as required," the company said. The new camera combines the hybrid phase detection autofocus (AF) system with exclusive Sony A-mount features such as Translucent Mirror Technology (TMT) and is capable of recording high-quality footage at 100 Mbps for 4K recording. The phase detection auto-focus system is capable of 'fulltime AF' and is the first implementation of 4D Focus in the full-frame "a" series.

Here's how TCS plans to simplify business processes Tata Consultancy Services(TCS) today announced that it would implement a unified global process blueprint for chipmaking equipment manufacturer ASML, aiming to "simplify business processes, improve operational efficiency and elevate stakeholder experience." Recently, TCS set up an exclusive centre for ASML in its Hyderabad campus, which was inaugurated by chief information officer, Louis Luijten and executive vice president and chief financial officer of ASML, Wolfgang Nickl. "As computer chips get

smaller and smaller, our lithography machines grow increasingly more complex and customised. Our IT processes and systems needs to be able to support this trend," Luijten was quoted as saying in a TCS statement. "With TCS, we have found the right level of expertise, experience and scale to partner with us. TCS has been ASML's trusted partner, providing a range of services including IT application portfolio management, cybersecurity operations and support for product life cycle management platforms," the statement said.

DIBRUGARH, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

NATION

PM pushes for use of mobiles to deal with cash crunch Minor boy dies on way to hospital in Kashmir

Bathinda , Nov 25: Pushing for mobile banking to deal with problems arising out of demonetisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked the people to let their mobile phones serve as a bank branch to deal with corruption and black money. He said the number of mobiles is four times the number of families and people should use their mobiles to make payments. "You can download mobile applications provided by banks on your phones and I want to urge political leaders, teachers, youth to give training to people on mobile banking," he said. Modi said demonetisation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. is a step to give poor people their rights. "You know because of corruption, black money, the middle class had been exploited and poor people were devoid of their

rights. I want to stop it and give poor people their due rights," he said adding, "the trade of black money is eating into the country like termite." "Therefore, Rs 500 and Rs

Decline in maternal, child mortality rate: Govt New Delhi, Nov 25: India has demonstrated a reduction in key health indicators like maternal mortality rate, which declined much faster as compared to global rate, the government said today. "The country has demonstrated reduction in key health indicators such as IMR, MMR, Under 5 Mortality Rate. Further, the annual average pace of decline in MMR (for the period 1990 to 2013) was much faster in India (4.5 per cent) as compared to global rate (2.6 per cent)," Minister of State for Health Faggan Singh Kulaste said in a written reply to Lok Sabha. He said additionally, mortality due to various diseases has reduced too.

The Global Burden of Disease (2015) reports a decrease in mortality (between the years 2005 and 2015) on account of lower respiratory infections (by 22.6 per ecnt), diarrhoeal diseases (by 31.7 per cent), tuberculosis (by 30.7 per cent), neonatal preterm birth (by 39.5 per cent), neonatal encephalopathy (by 31 per cent) and road injuries (by 2.7 per cent), he said. He said that as per the Global Burden of Disease report for India, the deaths due to self-harm for the period 2005 to 2015 have declined by 3.9 per cent. The Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) National Health Mission (NHM), has two sub-missions the National Rural Health

Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). He said that while NRHM was launched in April 2005, launch of NUHM was approved by the Cabinet on May 1, 2013. "NHM envisages achievement of universal access to equitable, affordable and quality healthcare services that are accountable and responsive to people's needs. "The main programmatic components include Health System strengthening in rural and urban areas, Reproductive-Maternal-Neonatal-Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) interventions and control of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases," he said. (PTI)

Koshy takes over from Batra as Hockey India president New Delhi, Nov 25: Mariamma Koshy has taken charge of Hockey India (HI) as president with immediate effect, replacing Narinder Dhruv Batra who was recently elected as the first ever non European chief of the sport's governing body FIH. HI announced that Koshy will head the national body in the 41st Hockey India Executive Board meeting held today. HI Secretary General, Mohd. Mushtaque Ahmad, has now taken over as the chairman of the Hockey India League Governing Board.

These decisions have come in the light of Batra stepping down from his position due to his historic election in the (FIH). Batra could not hold both the posts at HI and FIH, thus he stepped down. Today's decisions will require ratification in the Hockey India Congress to be held soon. Batra served as HI secretary general from 2010 to 2014 and was president since 2014. He also resigned from his post as chairman of the Hockey India League. Speaking on the development, Batra said, "it gives me a great sense of

achievement to see the independent development of Hockey India as a governing body for the sport. "The organisation has been and will continue to be run by professionals headed by CEO Elena Norman and having Mariamma Koshy as its new president, I am sure we will reach new heights of success in popularising the sport in India as I take on the mantle to do the same on a global level." Earlier this month, Batra made history after becoming the first Indian and fifteenth president of FIH. (PTI)

Man tries to jump into Lok Sabha from visitor's gallery New Delhi, Nov 25: In what could have been a major security breach, Lok Sabha today witnessed commotion after a man sitting in the visitor's gallery tried to jump over the railings into the House chamber as security personnel promptly overpowered him before whisking him away. The unprecedented incident happened soon after the proceedings were adjourned at 1120 hours amid vociferous protests by the Opposition over the demonetisation issue. Later when the House reassembled at noon, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan identified the man as Rakesh Singh Baghel from Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh. Mentioning the incident, she said the man tried to jump into the House and that the Parlia-

ment security personnel overpowered him. "He may be released with a warning after enquiry," Mahajan said and hoped that the House agreed with it. In response, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said they are in agreement. Soon after mentioning about the incident at around 1240 hours, the Speaker adjourned the House for the day as Opposition parties continued their protests. Earlier, the House was adjourned for nearly 40 minutes after convening for the day. As members started leaving, an Opposition member, who had earlier trooped into the Well, pointed out that security personnel in the visitors' gallery were grappling with a person whose right foot was hanging

from the wooden railings. Baghel was caught and lifted up by about 4-5 alert personnel. It then transpired that he had tried to jump into the Lok Sabha chamber. He was caught and then bundled out. The other visitors were then guided out of the gallery which is right opposite the press enclosure. Had he succeeded in his attempt, he would have landed on the Treasury benches. Delhi Police personnel in plain clothes are usually seated in the front rows of the Visitors' Gallery to prevent such incidents. While the Speaker had left, the Prime Minister was not in the House. Senior ministers including Arun Jaitley and leaders like Mulayam Singh Yadav were in the House when the incident took place. (PTI)

New Delhi, Nov 25 :As many as 110 extradition requests have been made to various foreign countries including the US and the UK, government said today.

and entered into extradition arrangements with 9 more countries. "As per available information, 110 extradition requests made to various countries, namely USA (33), UAE (19), the UK (15), Canada (13), three each to Germany, Nepal, Bangladesh, Italy, Singapore, two each to Australia, Nigeria, Denmark, South Africa and one each to France, Spain, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Hong Kong and Oman, are at various

stages of execution," he said. In addition, India has entered into Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) in Criminal Matters with 39 countries for facilitating investigations and service of judicial documents abroad, the minister added. The Government also facilitates execution of Letters of Request issued by the Indian courts and uses Interpol channel for issuance of red corner notices against the fugitives and criminals, Singh said. (PTI)

1000 notes has been banned and new notes will gradually reach (people). I am short of words in thanking people who suffered problems and inconvenience (due to demonetization) and you continued to stand with this work of honesty," he said. Urging people to shift to new technology in order to eliminate this menace of black money and corruption, Modi asked them to make payments through their mobile phones. "I want to seek your support. Your mobile phone is not only a mobile phone, you can convert into your own bank and wallet. If you don't have one rupee

cash even then today the technology is such that if you have money in your bank account, you can shop in the market and make payments through mobile and also you can run your business without touching cash," he said. The Prime Minister said it was the need of the hour to stop the circulation of fake currency which was destroying the youth. "Fake currency has destroyed our youth and to save my youths, it is the need of the hour to end fake currency and I want to urge you to fully support the ongoing campaign (demonetisation) to make India great," he said. (PTI)

PM 'spreading lies' on demonetisation: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister MamataBanerjee Kolkata, Nov 25: Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "spreading lies" on the demonetisation issue, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee today claimed that Rs 1.28 lakh crore have been lost forever due to the scrapping of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes. "Shocking that Rs 1.28 lakh crore have been lost forever due to note-ban only in 'transactions' in the country, says CMIE, top

research body. World-famous Moody's says 'note ban will badly disrupt economic activity'," Banerjee said in a statement here. "Common people are suffering miserably while Modi Ji is relaxing and spreading lies," she said. Claiming that the Opposition has united in the movement against demonetisation, Banerjee yesterday said any movement was bound to succeed if people were involved in a massive way. (PTI)

'Lungi' wearing visitor not allowed into Kerala Assembly An upset Kunjimoyin filed a complaint before the Kerala Human Rights Commission stating that he was not prevented entry either at the gate or at the entrance of the assembly building. Thiruvananthapuram, clarification from legislaNov 25: A man wearing a tive Secretary V K Babu white check lungi Prakash on whether there (kallimundu) was denied was a dress code in the entry into the visitors' gal- assembly. lery in the Kerala assem- Meanwhile, the Assembly bly on the ground it was Speaker's office said that an 'informal' dress, fol- 'informal dressing is not lowing which the state allowed inside the house Human Rights Commis- and gallery. That is the sion has sought a clarifi- usual practise. A decorum cation from the officials. has to be followed. The Kunjimoyin from 'Kallimundu' is an informal Kondotty in Malappuram, dress and so the person who had come with a was not allowed', an offigroup of 38 persons to cial said. witness the assembly pro- "We are adhering to the ceedings on Nov 8, was procedures followed by denied permission as he Parliament on dressing. was wearing the white Only exception is given to lungi. religious symbols," he An upset Kunjimoyin filed said. a complaint before the The complainant has said Kerala Human Rights it was the custom of Commission stating that he Malabar to wear white was not prevented entry shirt and kallimundu dureither at the gate or at the ing auspicious occasions entrance of the assembly and sought amendment of building. But he was not rules if there were rules allowed to enter the against visiting the house visitor's gallery. wearing 'kallimundu'. Commission has sought a (PTI)

Jammu, Nov 25 : A man has alleged that his 8-yearold son died as he was unable to exchange his old notes for the new currency and get the boy treated at Samba district here, even as the police termed the allegations as "baseless". Haroon Ahmed, a resident of Bhagoon village, alleged that he had to stand in serpentine queue to exchange his old notes and thus wasted the precious time to get his son treated. "My son was not well for the past few days and I had no new currency notes in my pocket. I had

few old notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000. I went to the bank in Samba to get them exchanged but after standing in the queue for three days, the same could not be exchanged," he said. Ahmed added that he carried his ill son on his back and walked over 30 kilometres as no vehicle was offering to take him for want of new currency. The boy was declared brought dead by the hospital on November 19, the father alleged. Meanwhile, a senior police officer refuted the "baseless" allegations and said

that the man did not take the boy's illness seriously. "The doctors informed me that the child was suffering from acute pneumonia and his father had not taken the illness seriously. Had he taken the child to the nearby state-run health centre, the life of the child could have been saved as no money is needed for treatment at the government hospital," he said. The officer added that the allegations that the child died because nobody was ready to accept the banned currency notes were baseless. (PTI)

Par proceedings washed out for seventh day New Delhi, Nov 25: Proceedings in Parliament were washed out for the seventh straight day today with the Opposition targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his utterances against those opposing demonetisationand demanding an apology from him for "wrongly accusing the opposition of holding black money". The government, however, rejected the demand. Members of parties like Congress, TrinamoolC ongress, SP, BSP and Left created uproar in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, taking strong objection to Modi's comments this morning that "some people" are criticising demonetisation because "the government did not give any time to them to make any preparation (to convert black money into white)." In the Rajya Sabha, as soon as the House met for the day and mourned the death of its former member Dipen Ghosh, BSP leader Mayawati was on her feet saying the Prime Minister had this morning "wrongly accused opposition of holding black money" and demanded that he should apologise for his remarks. Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad questioned how Modi could make such allegations when it was made very clear by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and others during debate on demonetisation yesterday that the opposition is against black money. "How can Prime Minister level such an allegation? ... We are against black money. Prime Minister must apologise," he said as Congress and other opposition members trooped into the Well of the House, raising slogans like "Pradhan Mantri maafi mango (Prime Minister apologise)." BJP members also came into the aisles and raised slogans supporting Modi to counter the Opposition onslaught against the government and the Prime Minister. Amid the din, Deputy Chairman P J Kurien said a notice under rule 267 seeking suspension of business to take up discussion on ban on 500 and 1000 rupee notes has been received from Azad. "I am ready to admit that motion provided you are ready for discussion," he said. Azad said his notice was conditional upon the Prime Minister coming to the House and listening to the entire debate and replying to it. He said when Modi had yesterday come to Rajya Sabha, "I had on behalf of the entire opposition welcomed him" and also asked whether he had come to participate in the demonetisation debate or in the Question Hour. Kurien said it had been clarified by Leader of the House Arun Jaitley that the Prime Minister will come and intervene in the debate. But Azad disagreed, saying "we were promised that Prime Minister will be in the House till the debate is over" but Modi did not return after the lunch hour

yesterday. "Prime Minister says opposition is favouring black money. This is an insult of the House and of the Opposition. When we have said we are against blackmoney, when the entire Opposition has said the same, how can he say that. Prime Minister should apologise," Azad said. Mayawati said Modi has stated that if opposition was given 72 hours before demonetising high denomination currency, they would not have opposed him and instead praised him. Painting the entire Opposition as those having black money is "a lie", she said, adding that the Prime Minister will have to apologise for his remarks. Sharad Yadav (JD-U) said Modi has levelled a serious allegation and should apologise, while Ramgopal Yadav (SP) said there could not be anything more shameful than the Prime Minister alleging that the entire Opposition was a supporter of blackmoney. Derek O'Brien (TMC) said there was a good debate yesterday where everyone had opposed blackmoney. And the now Prime Minister is saying "he is a saint and we are all devils". He also demanded an apology from Modi. Kurien tried to reason with members for resuming the debate on demonetisation but Opposition members shouted slogans demanding an apology from Prime Minister. BJP members too countered them by raising slogans supporting Modi. As the pandemonium continued, Kurien adjourned the proceedings till noon. When the House reassembled and Chairman Hamid Ansari called the first question of the day, Congress members objected to taking up the Question Hour. Leader of the Opposition Azad again referred to the remarks of the Prime Minister during the book release function earlier in the day. "(The Prime Minister) levelled serious allegations on the entire Opposition. Opposition MPs are in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha...(MLAs and MLCs in) state assemblies," he said, adding that the Opposition cannot remain silent when serious allegations are levelled against them. Azad said the Prime Minister has levelled allegations that the Opposition favoured blackmoney holders. "The Prime Minister should apologise," the senior Congress leader said. Amid the din, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi was heard saying that there was no question of apology from the Prime Minister, instead the Opposition should tender an apology. At this point, Congress members trooped into the Well raising slogans as several BJP members were also seen standing in the aisles and shouting back. As the uproar continued, Chair adourned the House till 1430 hours. Similar unruly scenes

erupted again when the House reassembled, forcing Kurien to call it a day. The scene in the Lok Sabha was no different, with the Opposition parties vociferously protesting against the Prime Minister's comments and demanding an apology from him. Amid the din, the House could take up only two questions during the Question Hour, before it was adjourned till noon and then for the day. Demanding his presence in the House, Opposition members raised slogans asking Modi to make his statements inside the House and not to attack them outside. As soon as the House met, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said that the Constitution Day would be observed tomorrow and referred to the 8th anniversary of Mumbai terror attacks. Leader of Congress in the House Mallikarjun Kharge referred to Modi's remarks at a function earlier in the day in which he had hit out at the Opposition over demonetisation. Modi had said opposition parties were attacking him as they did not get time to prepare in advance. "The issue now is not our demand for an adjournment motion but the remarks of the Prime Minister... He said the Opposition supports black money," Kharge said as members from various opposition parties rushed to the Well demanding that the PM make a statement in the Lok Sabha. The Opposition members were heard shouting "Pradhan Mantri sadan mein aao...Himmat hai toh sadan mein bolo," (PM, come to the House. If you have the courage, speak in the House). Expressing anguish that the Opposition was not ready to help run the House, the Speaker adjourned the proceedings for over 35 minutes till noon. There was no let up in the Opposition's protests when the House reassembled, even though the Speaker persisted with the Zero Hour for over 35 minutes in which members raised certain issues which could not be heard in the din. TMC leader Sudip Bandhopadhyay was allowed to speak when the members of his party withdrew from the Well for a while, but Mahajan did not allow Kharge to speak as Congressmembers continued to shout slogans and remained present in the Well. Modi's comments have hurt the Opposition's feelings, the TMC leader said, demanding that he withdraw them and apologise, drawing protests from treasury benches. Rejecting Congress members' demand that Kharge be allowed to speak, she said "you will remain in the Well, shout slogans, tear papers and would like to speak as well. I cannot allow it." She adjourned the House for the day as Opposition members including those from the Congress, TMC, Left and RJD continued with their protest and slogan-shouting. (Agencies)

Panaji, Nov 25: Congress today postponed its scheduled 'padyatra' in Goa by two days due to the nationwide strike call given by the opposition parties over the Centre's demonetisation move. "The padyatra, which was scheduled to begin on November 27, will now start on November 29 from Pernem taluka by laying wreath at Martyrs' memorial," Congress Goa unit spokesman Trajano D'Mello told report-

ers. He said the schedule of the fortnight-long yatra had to be postponed by two days due to the Bharat bandhcall given by opposition parties against demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes. "During the padyatra, the lies of the BJP-led government, the u-turns on issues like regional plan, casinos, 50,000 jobs creation, zerolevel tolerance to corruption, minority commission, unemployment allowance

and their sins of commission and omission will be exposed," he said. D'Mello said the yatra will also take a day's break on December 3 in view of the feast of St Francis Xavier. "The yatra will culminate with a public meeting at Margao. Hundreds of workers will be walking and joining from different parts during the yatra covering 34 constituencies -- 15 in the North and 19 in the South," he said. (PTI)

110 extradition requests made UP: Temple 'des- Cong postpones 'padyatra' in Goa ecrated' in Shamli, to foreign countries: Govt three detained

Replying to a written question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh said government has been making every effort to bring fugitives and criminals to justice and to facilitate extradition, India has signed extradition treaties with as many as 47 countries,

Muzaffarnagar, Nov 25: A temple was allegedly desecrated by unidentified persons at Gharidolatpur village in neighbouring Shamli district, following which three persons were detained by police. SHO Anuradha Singhal said devotees found the idols broken at a temple under Kandhla police station in the district on Thursday

and protested against the incident. The caretaker of the temple, Sarvan Kumar, has filed a complaint in this connection, the SHO said. A case has been registered in connection with the incident and three persons have been taken into custody for interrogation. Search is on to nab the culprits, she said. (PTI)

DIBRUGARH, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

EDUCATION

Importance of Nurses - Healthcare Community Nurses Importance of Doctors in Society

A nurse is a health care professional who is engaged in the practice of nursing. Nurses are men and women who are responsible (along with other health care professionals) for the treatment, safety and recovery of acutely or chronically ill or injured people, health maintenance of the healthy, and treatment of lifethreatening emergencies in a wide range of health care settings. Nurses may also be involved in medical and nursing research and perform a wide range of non-clinical functions necessary to the delivery of health care. Nurses develop a plan of care, sometimes working collaboratively with physicians, therapists, the patient, the patient's family and other team members. In the U.S. (and increasingly the United Kingdom), advanced practice nurses, such as clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners, diagnose health problems and prescribe medications and other therapies. Nurses may help coordinate the patient care performed by other members of a health care team such as therapists, medical practitioners, dietitians, etc. Nurses provide care both interdependently, for example, with physicians, and independently as nursing professionals. According to the US Department of Labor's revised Occupational Outlook Handbook (2000), "Registered nurses (R.N.s) work to promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness. They are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and communities. When providing direct patient care, they observe, assess, and record symptoms, responses, and progress; assist physicians during treatments and examinations; administer medications; and assist in convalescence and rehabilitation.

R.N.s also develop and manage nursing care plans; instruct patients and their families in proper care; and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health." The nursing career structure varies considerably throughout the world. Typically there are several distinct levels of nursing practitioner, distinguished by increasing education, responsibility and skills. The major distinction is between task-based nursing and professional nursing. In various parts of the

world, the educational background for nurses varies widely. In some parts of Eastern Europe, nurses are high school graduates with twelve to eighteen months of training. In contrast, Chile requires any Registered Nurse to have at least a bachelor's degree. At the top of the educational ladder is the doctoral-prepared nurse. Nurses may gain the PhD or another doctoral degree such as Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), specializing in research, clinical nursing, etc. These nurses practice nursing, teach nursing and carry out nursing research. As the science and art of nursing has advanced, so has the demand for

doctoral-prepared nurses. Registered Nurses generally receive their basic preparation through one of three basic avenues: Graduation from an Associate of Science in Nursing degree-granting nursing program (two to three years of college level study with a strong emphasis on clinical knowledge and skills) earning the degree of ASN/AAS or ADN in Nursing. Graduation with a threeyear (Diploma in Nursing) certificate from a hospital-based school of

nursing (non-degree). Few of these programs remain in the U.S. and the proportion of nurses practicing with a diploma is rapidly decreasing. Graduation from a university with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (a four - five year program conferring the BSN/BN degree with enhanced emphasis on leadership and research as well as clinically-focused courses). There are also special programs for "LPN to RN", for people who hold undergraduate degrees in other disciplines, and for paramedics or military medics. Graduates of all programs, once licensed, are eligible for employment as entry-level staff nurses. A typical course of

study at any level typically includes such topics as: Anatomy and physiology Microbiology Pharmacology and medication administration Psychology Nursing ethics Nursing theory Nursing practice Legal issues in nursing practice All pathways into practice require that the candidate undergo clinical training in nursing. Care is delivered by the student nurses under academic supervision in the hospital and in other practice settings. Clinical courses typically include: Maternal-child nursing Pediatric nursing Adult medical-surgical nursing Geriatric nursing Psychiatric nursing While in clinical training, student nurses are identified by a special uniform to distinguish them from licensed professionals. In many nursing programs in the United States, a computerized exam is given before,

during and upon completion to evaluate the student and nursing program outcomes. This exam upon completion of the nurs-

Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Science to prepare for leadership or advanced practice roles within nursing. Management and teaching positions increasingly require candidates to hold an advanced degree in nursing. Many hospitals offer tuition reimbursement or assistance to nurses who want to continue their education beyond their basic preparation. Many nurses pursue voluntary specialty certification through professional organizations and certifying bodies in order to demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in their area of expertise. All U.S. states and territories require RNs to graduate from an accredited nursing program which allows the candidate to sit for the NCLEX-RN, a standardized examination administered through the National Council of State Nursing Boards. Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN is required for state licensure as an RN. Nurses from other countries are required to be proficient in English and have their educational credentials evaluated by an association known as the Council of Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools prior to being permitted to take the U.S. licensing exam. Government regulates the profession of nursing to protect the public. In the U.S., the individual states have authority over nursing practice. The scope of practice is defined by legislative and regulatory laws which are administered by State Nursing Boards. Many states have adopted the Model Nursing Practice Act and Model Nursing Administrative Rules created by the National Council of State Nursing Boards (NCSNB). In addition, many State Nursing Boards model

ing program is done to measure a student's readiness for the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN state board licensure exam. The exam identifies strengths and weaknesses and provides the need for remediation prior to taking the state board exam. This is not a requirement of all nursing programs in the United States, but has increased its usage in the past three to four years. It is common for RNs to seek additional education to earn a Master of

their licensure requirements on the Uniform Core Licensure Requirements which set forth competency development and competency assessment principles. Nurses may be licensed in more than one state, either by examination or endorsement of a license issued by another state. In addition, the states which have adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact allow nurses licensed in one of the states to practice in all of them through mutual recognition of licensure.

Before the discovery of modern medicine, life was fleeting for humans. The environment was replete with unseen dangers in the form of disease and medical conditions. Then medical practice changed into an organized profession, and humans experienced a significant improvement in the quality of life. Aided by modern scientific innovation, the boundaries of medical technology extended to unimaginable limits. Nevertheless, even with all these technological innovations, the position of doctors in society hasn't diminished; doctors remain indispensable. Saving Lives In certain circumstances, a doctor can mean the difference between life and death. Accident and violent crime victims and soldiers wounded on the

battlefield know this because their lives depend on the skills of trauma surgeons. People who suffer critical injuries need a doctor to attend to them quickly because delaying treatment might simply mean death. Extending Life Doctors are responsible for increased life expectancy and improved well-being in society. People who survive diseases such as cancer usually owe their survival to doctors, whose skills and dedication are vital for their cure. Modern medical technology coupled with doctors’ care can give persons diagnosed with terminal illnesses hope of living longer. Humanitarian Work Doctors perform humanitarian work in society. Some advo-

cacy groups on health issues, such as hypertension and cancer, draw membership from the medical profession and help disseminate information about how to avoid so-called lifestyle diseases. Doctors may work as volunteers on missions ranging from providing care to disaster victims to training medical personnel in the developing world. Controlling Epidemics and Conducting Research. When disease outbreaks occur, information provided by doctors can help contain the epidemic. They also check the spread of disease by alerting the public to factors -- such as poor hygiene and risky behaviors -- that spread disease. Doctors also work alongside researchers to find new cures for diseases, running drug tests on consenting patients.

5 reasons to work in business development

When aspiring aid workers think of a career in international development, it’s rare they envision spending their days scouting requests for proposals, writing key personnel sections or developing a Gantt chart work plan. n fact, business development — or what nonprofits often refer to as program development — is a career path few intentionally seek out. Yet it comprises a hefty percentage of jobs in the sector and is critical to many organizations engaged in global development work. International development implementers can only do good if they have the funds to do so. Aside from traditional fundraising tactics, a vast percentage of funding comes from bilateral or multilateral agencies like the U.K. Department for International Development, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the U.S. Agency for International Development or the World Bank in the form of grants and contracts. These awards are competitive — and it’s common that dozens of organizations are vying for the same money. With millions, and even billions, of funding dollars at stake, global development organizations employ teams dedicated to responding and winning these proposals. Business development positions tend to be based in the home office of international organizations, where you will be closer to the source of funding. You’lll find most of them in places like Brussels, Canberra, London or Washington, D.C., though international travel is typically a part of the job. There are a variety of roles at all career levels, including proposal coordination, recruitment of key personnel, cost proposal development, proposal writing, research and business intelligence gathering. For those looking to break into global development, or find their next challenge in this sector, here are five reasons why working in business development can be a good career move. 1. It provides a crash course in technical areas Building up a specific technical expertise is a challenge many early career professionals face. “How can I become a technical expert when all of the technical roles require you to already be one?” is a question you might be asking. Working in business development can be an effective way to break this chicken-or-the-egg scenario. When you work on a proposal, typically a four- to six-week effort, you’re expected to quickly become an

expert in the subject area. The pressure-cooker environment of proposal work requires you to dive deep to understand the latest innovations, newest technologies and best practice approaches to specific issues. Working alongside senior technical experts, who may have the expertise but need your guidance on how to package it into a compelling proposal, provides an opportunity to learn from the best. If you work for an organization that focuses on a specific sector, you’ll start to build up an arsenal of knowledge that can help you better execute on those projects in the future. If you work for an organization that engages with a wide range of sectors, say working on a food security proposal this month and a conflict mitigation program next, the wide range of experience can help you hone in on a specific sector you want to pursue later. Many veteran business development professionals say the experience provided better technical training than entrylevel program management positions. 2. You’ll work closely with leadership and senior experts Working closely with the leadership of an organization not only provides an opportunity to learn from the brightest but also an opportunity to get noticed by those making hiring and career advancement decisions. It’s not uncommon for business development professionals to move more quickly up an organization’s ranks when they impress their superiors with their work ethic, creative solutions or ability to tackle a challenging project. The network of experienced professionals you build both within and outside of your organization during the proposal process can be valuable when looking to make moves later in your career. 3. It’s a valuable skill that will be marketable for the rest of your career Employers highly value business development experience because it is so critical to their organization’s livelihood. It’s rare for someone to work with an implementing development organization and never have to work on a proposal. Even if you later pursue a project management or technical role, you’ll undoubtedly need to get involved in business development in some capacity. Already having some exposure will make you a more competitive candidate for many different types of jobs. Writing concisely and persuasively, creating realistic budgets, developing partnerships and working collaboratively

with diverse teams are also skills business development professionals gain and can later use in a wide range of roles. 4. Positions can be less competitive, with higher salaries Perhaps because it isn’t what most people envision when pursuing a career in international development, business development roles often receive fewer applications than program-focused roles at the same career level. If you aren’t getting a response to your program officer or coordinator position applications, consider pursuing a business development associate or proposal coordinator position instead. In fact, recruiters tell Devex that business development roles are some of the most difficult positions to fill. Business development is one of the more measurable roles when it comes to impact on an organization. It is easier to prove your value when you can show you helped bring in, for example, $10 million in funding. As a result, salaries in this function tend to be one of the highest paying in the sector. While most people do not choose a career in international development to make a big wage, if this is an important criteria to you to say, pay off student loans, it is something to consider when weighing career options. 5. It can open up a wide range of future career options Starting a career in business development doesn’t mean you have to spend the entirety of your career in this role, although you certainly can. Business development can be a springboard to many different roles in international development work. The exposure to many technical areas, visibility of working alongside senior staff, and marketability of business development skills means these positions can open doors to a wide range of opportunities. It’s not uncommon for an organization to move someone from their business development team to the project startup team when they win a project. After all, they will be more intimately acquainted with the program more than anyone. Working on proposals is a demanding and often stressful role. Many employers reward those who put in their time by helping them transition to other areas of the company rather than lose them to burnout. If you happen to be someone who thrives in this role, there are opportunities at all stages of your career to advance to the highest levels of an organization.

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Death toll in Iraq bombing claimed by IS rises to 73 AP Baghdad, Nov 25 : The death toll from a car bombing south of Baghdad claimed by the Islamic State group rose to 73 on Friday, including about 40 Iranian pilgrims, Iraqi hospital and police officials said, the deadliest IS attack in four months. The officials said 65 other people were wounded in the attack, which took place on Thursday night at a gas station on a major highway near the city of Hilla, about 95 kilometers (60 miles) south of the Iraqi capital. IS claimed the attack in a brief statement on its Aamaq media arm, saying it was a suicide truck bomb. Earlier, Iraqi officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media, had put the death toll at 56. The attack appears to have targeted a bus with Iranian pilgrims heading home after a major Shia religious observance in the holy city of Karbala. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Qashqavi was quoted by the semi-official Tasnim news agency on Thursday night as saying that 80 people were killed, including 40 Iranians. Conflicting death tolls are com-

A picture shows the wreckage of a truck following a suicide bombing that targeted Shia pilgrims returning from the Arbaeen commemoration in Karbala. (AFP Photo)

mon in the aftermath of large attacks. The attack was the deadliest by IS since a massive car bomb killed around 300 people in Baghdad in July. It also came a day after some dozen small-scale bombings in and around Baghdad killed 31 people and wounded more than a 100 — a particularly bloody day even by the standards of the Iraqi capital, which has for more than a decade endured near-daily violence blamed on IS or its forerun-

ner, al-Qaida in Iraq, and which mostly targeted members of Iraq’s Shia majority. The gas station bombing underlined the continuing ability of IS to stage highprofile terror attacks even as a massive Iraqi military operation is underway to dislodge its fighters from its last major urban stronghold in Iraq, the northern city of Mosul. The offensive is aided by volunteer militiamen and the U.S.-led coalition, which has mostly been

Sri Lankan court issues international arrest warrant against editor for contempt Colombo, Nov 25 : A Sri Lankan court on Friday issued an international arrest warrant against Lankaenews Editor Sandaruwan Senadheera for contempt of court. The warrant is to be executed through Interpol, the local media reported. This is the first time a Sri Lankan court has issued an international arrest warrant against a journalist. Senadheera has been accused by the Gampaha Chief Magistrate Kavindya Nanayakkara of publishing on his website a photograph of a suspect in a case of assault on former Editor of Rivira newspaper, Upali Tennakoon, even before the suspect was produced for an identification parade. This was seen as contempt of

Image for representational purpose only. court. The Chief Magistrate also instructed the Department of Immigration and Emigration to arrest the Lankaenews editor if he arrives in Sri Lanka. Earlier, the Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe had told Parliament that legal action will be taken

against Sandaruwan Senadheera for insulting the country’s judges using the Lankaenews website. Meanwhile Attorney-atLaw Madura Vithanage had submitted 14 complaints to the court claiming that the website in question had published reports insulting several judges and courts in Sri Lanka.

Thai parliament meeting stirs succession date rumours AFP, Nov 25 : The president of Thailand's rubber-stamp parliament on Friday said the body will hold "an extraordinary meeting" on November 29, heightening speculation that it is poised to proclaim Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn king. Vajiralongkorn is the named successor to King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died on October 13 aged 88, ending a seven-decade reign. His father's death plunged the kingdom into intense mourning. Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (C) is the named successor to King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died on October 13 aged 88, ending a seven-decade reign ©Fuad Waesamae (AFP/ File) It also prompted the Crown Prince to delay his proclamation as king in order to grieve with the nation, according to the junta that currently runs the country. The timeline of his ascension to the throne is murky, with officials as well as the general public unwilling to take a punt on matters in-

volving the monarchy -- an institution protected by a tough lese majeste law. But according to convention, the cabinet must put forward the new king's name for parliamentary approval. Then the assembly speaker has to formally invite the Crown Prince to become the monarch before proclaiming the new king to the public. That process appears imminent, after junta leader Prayut Chan-O-Cha on Friday told reporters he would chair a cabinet get together on November 29, followed by a meeting of the National Legislative Assembly. NLA president Pornpetch Wichitcholchai described it as "an extraordinary meeting", but added he is yet to be given the agenda. "It could be about a new law, ratification of treaties or other urgent issues," he told reporters. The prince, who has yet to attain his father's widespread popularity, spends much of his time overseas, especially in southern Ger-

many. The new monarch will only be coronated once the previous monarch is cremated, often months later. A strict royal defamation law and layers of official opacity make it difficult to confirm facts about Thailand's monarchy and all but impossible to openly debate its role. All media based in Thailand must self-censor to avoid falling foul of the royal defamation law, which punishes criticism of the monarchy with up to 15 years in prison per infringement. Thailand's arch-royalist military government has ramped up use of the law, with a particular focus on online dissent, since coming to power in its 2014 coup. Authorities and ultra-royalist vigilante groups have further stepped up enforcement since Bhumibol's death. An initial 30-day mourning period for King Bhumibol lapsed on November 14, although civil servants and many more will mourn for a year until Bhumibol is cremated.

pounding IS targets in Mosul with airstrikes. Moreover, Thursday’s IS bombing took place in Iraq’s Shia hinterland south of Baghdad, a region that has largely been spared the near-daily violence that has for years engulfed the capital and Sunni regions. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi visited Karbala, where he lavishly praised the country’s security forces for protecting the pilgrims against attacks by IS.

Extremist Sunni militants, including the Islamic State group, view Shias as heretics and routinely target Iranian pilgrims who visit Iraq by the hundreds of thousands to pay homage to major Shia shrines in Baghdad, and also the Shia holy cities of Karbala and Najaf, south of Baghdad, and Samarra, to the north of the capital. Shia Iran is a major backer of the governments in Iraq and neighboring Syria in their fight against IS, providing military advisers and weapons. “Let the vile Rafidha (Shias) know that what awaits them in the near future, God willing, will be more painful and bitter and that the flames of the battles in Nineveh will reach them in Baghdad, Karbala and Najaf,” IS said in its statement. Nineveh is the northern Iraqi province where Mosul is the capital. The Shia observance in Karbala, called the alArbaeen, in which the Iranian victims participated, was the 40th day after the death anniversary of a much revered 7th century religious figure, Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. The ceremonies routinely attract hundreds of thousands of pil-

grims, including many Iranians who travel overland into Iraq for the occasion. Several members of Iranian civil defense staff who had been in Karbala to offer assistance to Iranian pilgrims rushed to the gas station following the bombing, helping their Iraqi counterparts collect the bodies of the victims and aiding the wounded. Iranian personnel typically accompany pilgrims on such trips to Iraq. The Iraqi government’s campaign to retake Mosul began last month, but stiff IS resistance and concerns over the safety of civilians who remain inside the city have slowed the Iraqi forces’ progress. Fighting continued in the eastern sector of Mosul on Friday, with Iraqi special forces seizing another neighborhood, Masaref, and advancing in the densely populated Zohour district, according to Brig.Gen. Haider Fadhil. The offensive to capture Zohour began earlier this week, but troops are facing stiff IS resistance, he added. On the ground in Mosul, the sounds of automatic fire and the thud of mortar shells and artillery shook the city’s eastern sector, east of the Tigris River on Friday morning.

US condemns terrorist attack in Iraq PTI Washington, Nov 25 : The US today strongly condemned the terror attack near Iraq's Hilla city that left nearly 80 people dead, underlining that this assault has strengthened America's resolve to defeat the ISIS. Many of those killed were pilgrims, including from Iran, returning from commemorating the Shia observance of Arbaeen in the city of Karbala. "The United States extends its deepest sympathies to the families of the victims, as well as to all of Iraq, for this senseless violence, which was clearly intended to stoke sectarian tensions," said Ned Price, Spokesman of National Security Council, the White House. "The United States remains steadfast in its partnership with the Iraqi people and government, and this attack only serves to strengthen our resolve in defeating ISIL," Price said. The State Department Spokesman John Kirby said the US is in close contact with Iraqi authorities, and it stands committed to sup-

porting Iraqi Security Forces as they continue to take the fight to the ISIS and bring to justice those responsible for these despicable crimes. "We condemn in the strongest possible terms the outrageous terrorist attacks carried out today by Daesh at a service station and restaurant in Hilla, Iraq. Initial reports indicate at least 80 people in total were killed as they were returning from visiting Karbala, many of them as they sat down together for a meal. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims' families and friends, and we wish a full and quick recovery to the many people who were injured," Kirby said. These murders are yet another example of ISIS's contempt for human life and its efforts to sow discord and division among the Iraqi people, he said. "Our partnership with Iraq and its people, who serve on the front lines of this global fight, remains steadfast and unwavering," he added.

Donald Trump Will Have to Embrace Unilateralism Against Pakistan: Husain Haqqani Washington, Nov 25: Donald Trump will have to embrace "unilateralism" against Pakistan as President Barack Obama did when it hunt down Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, a former Pakistani diplomat has said, arguing that USD 33 billion of US funding has failed to change Islamabad's policy on terrorism. Husain Haqqani, a former Pakistan ambassador to the US, also predicted that the Trump administration, which takes over in January, will downgrade Pakistan from its current status of a "major non-NATO ally". "For the generals in Islamabad, and many civilian leaders, Pakistan's competition with India justifies breaking promises with the US and continuing support for jihadist terrorism, from the Taliban to the Haqqani network, as part of its plans for regional influence to

match India's," he wrote in an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal yesterday. "So USD 21 billion in funding under the Obama administration could not change Pakistan, just as USD 12.4 billion given to Pakistan under the Bush administration failed to shut down its terrorism incubators," he wrote. "(But) under President Obama, the US did manage to hunt down Osama bin Laden in his safe house in Pakistan, without Pakistan's permission. The Trump administration will have to embrace similar unilateralism if and when needed, in addition to the almost inevitable downgrading of Pakistan from its current status as a major non-NATO ally," Haqqani said. Osama was killed less than a mile from Pakistan's elite

Donald Trump military academy in Abbottabad in a dramatic raid by US Navy Seals on May 2, 2011. The US conducted the highly secret operation unilaterally, without informing Pakistan government. When contacted by the PTI for clarification on his oped, Haqqani said, "I am predicting that the Trump administration will probably

downgrade Pakistan from the status of major nonNATO ally." Haqqani, the director for South and Central Asia at the Hudson Institute in Washington, also said that getting the Pakistan policy right including a review of the predicates for any aid remains the key to US victory in Afghanistan.

Until the rise of Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan were the principal training grounds for Islamist terrorists, the former Pakistani diplomat said, citing almost all of al Qaeda terrorists convicted in Britain since 2001, including the July 7, 2005, London Underground bombers and Dhiren Barot - the so-called "Dirty Bomber" - were trained in Pakistan. He said the rise of global jihadism was made possible by America's pre-occupation with current news while the Soviet bloc crumbled during the first couple of years of the 1990s. "This time, the US should not ignore the AfghanistanPakistan theater because the brutalities of ISIS, and its proximity to Europe, are the immediate cause of concern," he said.

32 bodies and nine human heads found in Mexico mass graves AFP, Nov 25 : Authorities have exhumed 32 bodies and nine heads from several clandestine graves in Mexico's violence-plagued southern state of Guerrero this week, officials said on Thursday. The remains were unearthed between Tuesday and Thursday in 17 pits on a hill in the village of Pochahuixco, part of the municipality of Zitala, a region beset by turf wars between drug cartels. Roberto Alvarez , Guerrero state security spokesman, said: "The discoveries are terrible." The remains were taken to the state capital, Chilpancingo, to be identified, Mr Alvarez said in a statement. The bodies were found in 17 of 20 pits that were dug up by investigators. No other remains were found but soldiers are scouring the region for any other hidden graves.

Authorities had reported earlier the discovery of 19 victims but the body count rose during the day. Drug cartels have been burying their victims in hidden graves across the country for years, and authorities regularly find human remains. Guerrero is one of the country's most violent states and a major opium poppy grower, with the Guerreros Unidos and Los Rojos drug gangs engaged in brutal battles to control criminal operations that also include extortion. Last weekend at least 24 people were killed in the state. The bodies of nine men, including five that were dismembered, were found on a roadside. Last week a dozen people were abducted in another part of the state that has been hit by a rash of mass kidnappings for ransom.

Experts examining the site where at least eight lifeless and dismembered people were found, at the San Miguelito bridge on November 21 CREDIT: EPA Guerrero is also known for the disappearance of 43 students in the city of Iguala in September 2014, a case that drew international outrage and remains unsolved. The Pacific resort of Acapulco, once a famous destination for Hollywood

stars, is now considered the country's murder capital as the Beltran Leyva gang and the Independent Cartel of Acapulco battle for supremacy. The Iguala case put a spotlight on the rash of disappearances in Mexico, where some 28,000 people have

been reported missing since 2007. Frustrated by the lack of progress by the authorities, mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters of the disappeared have led their own searches across the country, learning to detect clandestine graves on their own.

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Rupee back from the brink on Sensex rallies 456 pts as rupee racks up big gains RBI defence, jumps 27 paise PTI Mumbai, Nov 25 : Underpinned by a retreat in the US dollar, the battered rupee rebounded smartly from its 39-month low as it ended higher by 27 paise at 68.46 amid adequate supply of the greenback. Aggressive selling of the American unit by exporters and banks largely added to the recovery momentum even as the central bank intervened through stateowned lenders. The local unit opened a tad higher at 68.72 as against overnight closing level of 68.73 at the forex market and continued its strong recovery momentum to hit a fresh intra-day high of 68.30 in late afternoon deals. It ended at 68.46, a neat 27 paise gain, or 0.39 per cent - snapping its five straight days of retreat. The home currency had

Image for representational purpose settled at 68.73 on Thursday. A strong rally in domestic equities too had a positive influence. The relentless climb of the dollar had led to an emerging market currency rout on Thursday, sending rupee to its record intra-day low of 68.86 on heightened fears over capital funds outflow. Leading into the weekend, the Thanks-giving Day break

in the US helped moderate a powerful rally in the dollar though the forex market sentiment remained fragile, a dealer said. Despite this, supporting factors for the dollar remain strong as the US Fed is getting ready for a policy rate increase this year on the back of labour force improvement, rising US yields and a likely push to spend-

ing by President-elect Donald Trump to fast-track the economy. Some two weeks ago the rupee traded at about 66.43 -- its strongest level in two months -- before retreating to the current levels. The US dollar index was quoted lower at 101.49 in late afternoon. It had reached as high as 102.05 on Thursday, the highest since March 2003. Meanwhile, RBI today fixed the reference rate for the dollar at 68.46 and euro at 72.38. In cross-currency trades, the rupee rebounded against the pound sterling to finish at 85.28 from 85.73 and firmed up further against the euro to end at 72.53 compared with 72.68 yesterday. It also gained further ground against the Japanese yen to conclude at 60.66 from 60.82 per 100 yens earlier.

PTI Mumbai, Nov 25 : After days of dithering, bulls made a strong comeback today, with the Sensex surging 456 points to reclaim the 26,000-mark on the first day of December series, led by gains in export-oriented IT and pharma on a rebounding rupee. This was the benchmark's biggest single day gain since October 18, when it had surged 520.91 points. The Sensex opened higher at 25,953.24 and hovered in a range of 25,874.45 and 26,343.95 before ending at 26,316.34, showing a gain of 456.17 points or 1.76 per cent. The NSE 50-share Nifty rose by 148.80 points or 1.87 per cent to close above 8,100-level at 8,114.30. After touching a fresh alltime low against the US dollar yesterday, the rupee jumped 27 paise to end at 68.46. "With fresh positions being initiated in December futures and options (F&O) series, and with rupee

Image for representational purpose strengthening sharply, market found its voice, and registered gains across sectors," said Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services. Gains were initially seen in IT and metal sectors, but mid-caps too joined the rally, suggesting that risk appetite had improved after a fortnight-long selling spree had rendered prices ripe for value picking, he added. In the IT pack, TCS rose

5.23 per cent, followed by Infosys (4.78 per cent) and Wipro (3.09 per cent), while pharma sector gainers were Sun Pharma (4.18 per cent), Aurobindo Pharma (4.07 per cent), Lupin (3.36 per cent) and Cipla (1.75 per cent). Today's rally helped the markets wipe-off losses posted earlier this week. Both the Sensex and Nifty ended the week higher by 166.10 points (0.63 per cent) and 40.20 points (0.49 per cent), respec-

tively. Fitch Ratings today said it expects India's GDP growth to trend higher than China's in the medium term, adding that it would accelerate next fiscal on the back of reforms and monetary policy easing, which may have contributed to the market upmove. Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 2,010.15 crore yesterday, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. In overseas markets, Asian stocks gained as the Thanksgiving break in the US pegged the dollar's relentless surge that had sucked capital out of most emerging markets. Key Asian indices in China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan moved up by 0.08 per cent to 0.62 per cent. European markets were trading narrowly mixed as key indices in France and UK rose by 0.02 per cent to 0.04 per cent, while Germany's DAX quoted lower by 0.01 per cent.

Govt has no plan to revise corpo- Maruti launches limited Unaccounted deposits to attract rate governance norms: Meghwal edition version of Wagon R 50% tax, 4 yr lock-in period

Meghwal replied in the negative to a question whether government proposes to revise the corporate governance guidelines due to the ongoing allegations against giant corporate houses. PTI New Delhi, Nov 25 : Government has no plans to revise corporate governance guidelines against the backdrop of allegations made against big businesses, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told the Lok Sabha today. Meghwal replied in the negative to a question

whether government proposes to revise the corporate governance guidelines due to the ongoing allegations against giant corporate houses. The query also comes amid the ongoing boardroom battles between the Tatas and Tata Sons' ousted chairman Cyrus Mistry, which has raised

concerns over corporate governance practices. "Companies are required to comply with corporate governance requirements as prescribed in the Companies Act, 2013, and rules thereunder. The Act and the prescribed rules provide for adequate safeguards to protect minority shareholders," the minister of state for corporate affairs said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. In a separate reply, the minister said corporate cases involving disputes between two or more corporates or their promoters are adjudicated by the National Company law Tribunal (NCLT). NCLT, set up under the Companies Act, 2013, has started functioning from June. It has 11 benches spread across various cities, including the national capital. Previously, such disputes were adjudicated by the Company Law Board.

Demonetisation: Unaccounted deposits to attract 50% tax, 4 year lock-in period New Delhi, Nov 25: A minimum of 50% tax may be levied on unexplained bank deposits made using the banned currency notes up to December 30 along with a 4-year lock in period for half of the remaining amount under the amendments to tax law the government plans to bring in Parliament shortly. However, a higher 90% tax and penalty could be imposed if assessees do not declare the unaccounted cash voluntarily. Cash deposits made using the scrapped 500 and 1000 rupee notes above a threshold that are declared to Income Tax authorities may attract 50% tax, as per the amendment to the Income Tax Act approved by the Cabinet last night. Half of remaining deposits, or 25% of the original deposit, will not be allowed to be withdrawn for four years, top sources said. In case such deposits are not declared and are detected by tax authorities, a total of 90% tax and penalty would be charged, they said. The government had after the shock demonetisation, given a 50-day window beginning November 10 for

either depositing the 500 and 1000 rupee notes in circulation or exchanging them for new currency. While the exchange, which was limited to a maximum of Rs 2,000 per person, has been withdrawn, all old notes without any ceiling can be deposited in bank accounts. This, sources said, had led to a surge in bank deposits, particularly in zero-balance Jan Dhan accounts that swelled by over Rs 21,000 crore in just two weeks, raising suspicion that these accounts may have been used to launder black money. While the tax authorities had talked of levying a peak rate of tax and 200% penalty on top of it for any unexplained deposit above Rs 2.5 lakh during November 10 to December 30 period, it was felt that such a move may not have legal backing. To plug those loopholes, the Cabinet is believed to have yesterday approved amending the Income Tax Act by adding a clause in one of the sections to provide for the tax on an unexplained income during the window, sources said. The government plans to bring the amendment for approval during the ongoing winter session of Parliament. Sources said the

HIGHLIGHTS The proposal was considered by the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by PM Modi last night. The government is keen to tax all unaccounted money deposited in bank accounts. The government wants to move the economy further towards digital transactions.

demonetisation was a big step to uproot black money and corruption but its very purpose would have been defeated if the ill-gotten wealth made way into the system through benami deposits. And taxing them was a way to punish dishonest people. The tax rate however cannot be the same as charged to honest tax payers. It also could not be the 45 per cent tax and penalty charged on hereto undisclosed wealth brought to books using a one-time compliance window under the Income Disclosure Scheme (IDS) that ended on September 30. Sources said since the black money holder did not utilise the government offer to declare his ill-gotten wealth, he should pay a higher rate of tax now and curbs placed on use of that money. (PTI)

The limited edition version will be available in two variants - Lxi and Vxi with all existing fuel and transmission options. PTI New Delhi, Nov 25 : Maruti Suzuki India today launched a limited edition version of its hatchback Wagon R, priced between Rs 4.4 lakh and Rs 5.37 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), in the country. The variant--'Wagon R Felicity' comes with various features including reverse parking sensors with display and voice guidance, body graphics and rear spoiler. "Wagon R is one of the most successful car brands ever in India. As the brand has evolved, its popularity and loyalty have grown... We wanted to celebrate the brand by creating something distinct and special,

which is fresh and feature rich," Maruti Suzuki India Executive Director Marketing & Sales R S Kalsi said in a statement. Wagon R Felicity will be available in limited numbers, he added. "I am sure it will appeal to Wagon R loyalists as well as compact car customers who are looking for a product that is unique and distinct," Kalsi said. Besides the manual transmission, Wagon R is available with the AMT option. It is offered in petrol as well as CNG. The limited edition version will be available in two variants Lxi and Vxi with all existing fuel and transmission options.

Deposits in Jan Dhan accounts rise to Rs 64,250 crore New Delhi, Nov 25: Total deposits in Jan Dhan accounts have increased to Rs 64,252.15 crore, with Uttar Pradesh leading the chart with Rs 10,670.62 crore deposits followed by West Bengal and Rajasthan, the government said on Friday. The Centre also stressed that no public sector banks had given any instructions to their officials to deposit Re 1 or 2 to avoid zero balance in Jan Dhan accounts. "As on November 16, 25.58 crore accounts with aggregate deposits of Rs 64,252.15 crore have been opened under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) across the country," Minister of State for Finance Santosh Kumar Gangwar said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. Leading the pack of states, Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of account holders to the tune of 3.79 crore and therefore highest deposits of Rs 10,670.62 crore. It is followed by West Bengal with 2.44 accounts and deposits of Rs 7,826.44 crore. Rajasthan comes at the third spot with 1.89 crore accounts and the deposit in these accounts totals to Rs 5,345.57 crore while Bihar with 2.62 crore accounts have deposits of Rs 4,912.79 crore as of November 16. Out of 25.58 crore accounts, 5.98 crore (23.02 per cent) are zero balance accounts, he said. "All public sector banks have denied giving any instructions to deposit Re 1 to 2 in the zero

balance accounts," he said. "Banks have been asked to ensure linkage of all PMJDY accounts with Aadhaar number in a time-bound manner. PMJDY envisages channelising all government benefits to the beneficiaries to all accounts opened under the Yojana and thus trying to bring down the zero balance in such accounts by transferring Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)," he said. In reply to a separate question, Minister of State for Finance Arjun Ram Meghwal said the currency in circulation as on November 11 is Rs 17.87 lakh crore. RBI presses printed 2,119.5 crore pieces of bank notes during 2015-16 as against 2,365.2 crore pieces in the previous fiscal, Meghwal said. During 2015-16, 429.1 crore pieces were Rs 500 notes and 97.7 crore pieces of Rs 1,000 were printed as compared to 501.8 crore pieces, 105.2 crore pieces, respectively in the previous fiscal. Replying to another question, Meghwal said introduction of new series of bank notes in various denominations which are distinctly different in terms of look, design, size and colour has already been approved by the government. The new banknotes in denominations of Rs 2,000 and Rs 500 are already in circulation and other denomination banknotes will also be circulated in due course, he said. (Agencies)

PTI New Delhi, Nov 25 : A minimum of 50 per cent tax may be levied on unexplained bank deposits made using the banned currency notes up to December 30 along with a 4year lock in period for half of the remaining amount under the amendments to tax law the government plans to bring in Parliament shortly. However, a higher 90 per cent tax and penalty could be imposed if assessees do not declare the unaccounted cash voluntarily. Cash deposits made using the scrapped 500 and 1000 rupee notes above a threshold that are declared to Income Tax authorities may attract 50 per cent tax, as per the amendment to the Income Tax Act approved by the Cabinet last night. Half of remaining deposits, or 25 per cent of the original deposit, will not be allowed to be withdrawn for four years, top sources said. In case such deposits are not declared and are detected by tax authorities, a total of 90 per cent tax and penalty would be charged, they said. The government had after the shock demonetisation, given a 50-day window beginning November 10 for either depositing the 500 and 1000 rupee notes in circulation or exchanging them for new currency. While the exchange, which was limited to a maximum of Rs 2,000 per

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person, has been withdrawn, all old notes without any ceiling can be deposited in bank accounts. This, sources said, had led to a surge in bank deposits, particularly in zero-balance Jan Dhan accounts that swelled by over Rs 21,000 crore in just two weeks, raising suspicion that these accounts may have been used to launder black money. While the tax authorities had talked of levying a peak rate of tax and 200 per cent penalty on top of it for any unexplained deposit above Rs 2.5 lakh during November 10 to December 30 period, it was felt that such a move may not have legal backing. To plug those loopholes, the Cabinet is believed to have yesterday approved amending the Income Tax Act by adding a clause in one of the sections to provide for the tax on an unexplained income during the window, sources said.

The government plans to bring the amendment for approval during the ongoing winter session of Parliament. Sources said the demonetisation was a big step to uproot black money and corruption but its very purpose would have been defeated if the ill-gotten wealth made way into the system through benami deposits. And taxing them was a way to punish dishonest people. The tax rate however cannot be the same as charged to honest tax payers. It also could not be the 45 per cent tax and penalty charged on hereto undisclosed wealth brought to books using a one-time compliance window under the Income Disclosure Scheme (IDS) that ended on September 30. Sources said since the black money holder did not utilise the government offer to declare his ill-gotten wealth, he should pay a higher rate of tax now and curbs placed on use of that money.

Gold, silver extends losses on weak global cues

On the Global front, gold prices tumbled to 9-1/2 month lows, heading for a for a third consecutive weekly decline as investors sold on factors including expectations of a US interest rate rise. Photo: Bloomberg

PTI Mumbai, Nov 25 : Gold remained weak for the second straight-day with prices falling by another Rs 125 per 10 grams at the bullion market here today, largely in tandem with a weakening trend overseas amid reduced

demand from stockists and retailers. Elsewhere, silver too moved down owing to lackluster industrial demand. Besides weak trend overseas, traders said, a fall in demand from jewellers and cash shortage following

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's shock withdrawal of high-value notes to fight "black money" mainly kept gold prices lower. On the Global front, gold prices tumbled to 9-1/2 month lows, heading for a for a third consecutive weekly decline as investors sold on factors including expectations of a US interest rate rise. Standard gold (99.5 purity) dipped by Rs 125 to end at Rs 28,855 per 10 grams from Thursday's closing level of Rs 28,980. Pure gold (99.9 purity) also moved down by a similar margin to finish at Rs 29,005 per 10 grams against Rs 29,130 earlier. Silver (.999 fineness) eased by Rs 75 to conclude at Rs 41,265 per kg as against Rs 41,340. Spot gold was up 0.5 percent at USD 1,188.96 an ounce in early European trade. Elsewhere, silver gained 1.3 percent to USD 16.45 an ounce.

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P12 Kerala Blasters boost semis hopes after 2-1 win against Pune City

Kochi, Nov 25: Kerala Blasters FC moved closer towards a semis spot after overcoming FC Pune City 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Friday evening. Over 51,000 home fans cheered on with Duckens Nazon opening the scoring in the seventh minute. Captain Aaron Hughes doubled the lead in the 57th minute before Anibal Rodriguez pulled one back for the visitors late into stoppage time.

Kerala Blasters showed positive intent right from the outset with Kervens Belfort, CK Vineeth and Nazon combining well to build up attacks. And it was just a matter of time before the Blasters scored and they did so in the seventh minute. Nazon latched on to Dharmaraj Ravanan’s backpass and then nutmegged a defender to put it past Edel Bete. The Blasters didn’t keep their foot off the pedal as

Mohammed Rafi unleashed an effort on goal soon after. The Blasters ruled the roost in the first 20 minutes or so. Mohammed Sissoko at last took some control of the Pune midfield and started creating chances. Anibal shot wide for the Stallions, while Nazon hit the side-netting at the other end. The end-to-end stuff ensued with Arata Izumi heading it over in what was Pune’s best chance to equalise in the opening period.

Chelsea have the edge because of lack of European football: Mauricio Pochettino Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham Hotspur travel to face Chelsea who are at the top of the table.

Chelsea are at the top of the Premier league table with 28 points from 12 matches. (Source: Reuters) London, Nov 25 : The absence of European football for Chelsea will give them a slight advantage when they host London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday, manager Mauricio Pochettino has said. Despite being the only unbeaten team in the league, Tottenham have won only once in their last nine games in all competition, which has

led to an early exit from the Champions League and seen them drop to fifth in the table. In contrast, Chelsea, who finished 10th last campaign, are in fine form, having scored 17 goals and conceding none during their sixgame winning streak in the league, which has seen them climb to the top of the table with 28 points after 12 matches.

“I think it is obvious and nobody can be disappointed or upset with my idea,” Pochettino told British media when asked about any potential benefit Chelsea could have gained. “If you are a big team like Chelsea and you are not involved in European competition or cups, you have one week to prepare for a league game. We were playing on Tuesday and arrived late back in London.

The Stallions had clearly come back into the game and could have got the equaliser with Pitu curling in a free kick. Sissoko’s header was clearly looping into the net and Izumi tried to ensure it did, but in the process he happened to deflect it wide. CK Vineeth immediately had the chance to double the lead but Bete made the crucial save as Kerala went in leading 1-0 at half-time. It was a fiery start to the second half with Nazon, Belfort, and Momar Ndoye all having their shots blocked in front of goal. Belfort had another chance soon after on the counter but he only managed to pass it towards Bete. Belfort was involved again, this time as a provider as he set up Rafi to fire it in but it was Bete who stood tall pulling out an excellent save. The inevitable second goal arrived close to the hour mark with Hughes heading in Vineeth’s lobbed ball off a corner. Kerala had another look at the goal with Bete making a fingertip save off Antonio German’s long ranger. Pune’s frustration increased as Kerala kept the ball to themselves and piled on the pressure. The Blasters would have easily

been up by 4-5 goals if not for the heroics of Bete. With the final few minutes to go, Pune got their best chance of the game as Dramane Traore fired it from point-blank range but goalkeeper Sandip Nandy was in place to make the save. The Stallions managed to pull one back through Anibal’s free kick in the fifth minute of stoppage time but it was too little and too late as they stumbled to their sixth defeat of the season, compromising their semis hopes a great deal.(Agencies)

Club award: Kerala Blasters FC Fittest Player of the Match: CK Vineeth Winning Pass of the Match: CK Vineeth Suzuki Swift Moment of the Match: Edel Bete ISL Emerging Player of the Match: Sandesh Jhingan Hero of the Match: Aaron Hughes

PV Sindhu topples Saina Nehwal in BWF World Ranking PV Sindhu jumped two places to grab the ninth spot, while Saina Nehwal slipped five places to 11th, owing to her first round exit at China Open

PTI New Delhi, Nov 25 : Riding on her maiden Super Series Premier title at the China Open, Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu entered the top 10 but Saina Nehwal crashed out of the elite bracket in the latest BWF world ranking.

In the Destinational Dubai ranking for the BWF Super Series Final, Sindhu (38,490) is ahead of Saina (38,080) by a few points and their performance at the ongoing Hong Kong Open will determine who qualifies for the prestigious tournament next month.

Sindhu, who clinched the China Open last week, jumped two places to grab the ninth spot, while former World No. 1 Saina, who is on a comeback trail after recovering from a serious injury, slipped five places to 11th spot, owing to her first round exit at China Open.

In men’s singles, Ajay Jayaram jumped four places to reach the 19th spot, while H S Prannoy also improved two spots to climb to the 25th place. Kidambi Srikanth, who skipped the China Open, remained the best Indian men’s shuttler at 12th spot.

Shaharyar Khan said ICC had told BCCI to show any evidence to back their claim they couldn’t play Pakistan in a bilateral series due to government advice. women’s team declaring the series as forfeited by India because the BCCI couldn’t show any document which confirmed they were stopped by their government from playing the series,” he said. The PCB chief said the ICC had told the BCCI to show any evidence to back their claim they couldn’t play Pakistan in a bilateral series due to government advice. “The BCCI couldn’t show any document to the ICC to back their claim which is why the ICC committee awarded six points to Pakistan,” he said.

“The ICC technical committee awarded points to our

The BCCI is not happy with the ICC decision which came

after Pakistan said it was ready o host India for the league championship series in Dubai. Shaharyar made it clear that the ICC decision against the BCCI had given confidence to the PCB. “We now want the Indian board to provide the ICC with evidence that they have been told by their government to not play us in bilateral series despite a written MOU signed between the two boards in 2014 to play six such series between 2015 and 2022,” he told the “Jang” newspaper. “We were even ready to host our home series in Sri Lanka last January under the MOU

but India said it didn’t get clearance from its external ministry.” The PCB chief said the board’s legal team had been told to prepare a proper paper on this which would be submitted by Pakistan at the next ICC meeting in Dubai in January. “We will seek legal recourse against the BCCI via the ICC platform and also proper compensation for the many series they have refused to play against us and caused us heavy losses,” he said. India has not played Pakistan in a full bilateral series since 2007 when Pakistan went to

England will also miss the services of Stuart Broad and Zafar Ansari through injuries as they press for a series-levelling win.

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PCB prepares to take legal recourse against BCCI PTI Karachi, Nov 25 : PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan has said that it could take legal recourse and seek compensation from the the BCCI after the ICC ruled in favour of Pakistan in a dispute over the women’s series which was not held in September-October in Dubai. “The ICC had asked the BCCI to show the letters or any other documents with their external ministry to confirm it didn’t send its team to play Pakistan in the ICC women’s champions league in UAE on advice of its government,” Shaharyar said.

India vs England, 3rd Test: Jos Buttler replaces Ben Duckett in England’s rejigged order

India. Shaharyar also said that if BCCI refused to also play Pakistan in the Champions Trophy group stage next year in June in England, the ICC would now have legal ground to take strict action against it. He further said that due to India’s refusal to play Pakistan in a bilateral series Pakistan cricket had suffered a lot. “We have lost revenue and don’t have the funds to invest in our club or domestic cricket,” he said. “We are already facing hardships due to other teams not touring Pakistan due to security concerns since 2009.”

Jos Buttler played the last of his 15 Tests against Pakistan last year. (Source: Express File)

Mohali, Nov 25 : Limited overs specialist Jos Buttler will replace the struggling Ben Duckett in a rejigged England batting lineup, skipper Alastair Cook confirmed ahead of his team’s third Test against India beginning on Saturday. The tourists will also miss the services of paceman Stuart Broad and left-arm spinner Zafar Ansari through injuries as they press for a series-levelling victory at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium. “Jos is an extremely talented cricketer,” Cook told reporters, confirming Buttler will bat at number seven, while all-rounder Moeen Ali would come at four, ahead of wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow. Buttler played the last of his 15 Tests against Pakistan last year but Cook was confident the 26-year-old would overcome a lack of preparation and replicate his limited overs form in Test cricket.

“He’s up there in top threefour short form players in the world. We’re dealing with a very talented guy,” Cook said. “He has earned an opportunity to come and play here. It’s clearly not ideal because of circumstances and he hasn’t played a lot of red-ball cricket but sometimes when the pressure’s off and you just go out and play, you can do something special.” Duckett’s scores of 13, five and zero in his three innings in India underline his struggle against the spin with the promising 22-yearold claimed by Ravichandran Ashwin on all three occasions. “He won’t be the only good player who has ever got dropped. He has an England future, there’s no doubt about it,” said Cook. “He has got an issue which unfortunately has been found out quite quickly,

which can happen in this part of the world in international cricket. “He can go and address that and come again because he’s a very talented and exciting cricketer in all three forms. It’s just a blip in his career and he will have to work at his game.” Chris Woakes will replace Broad, while Bairstow, despite Buttler’s return, would balance his dual duties of keeping wickets along with his promotion in the batting order. “Jonny had a glint in his eye when I said ‘we’d like you to move up to five’,” Cook said declining to name Ansari’s replacement. “It gives him more chance to bat. He bats at five and keeps at Yorkshire so he’s used to that role. “If everything was ideal we’d leave him at seven because it gives him a bit more time to recover but it gives him more time to bat with better batters.”

IPTL set to lose big names this season PTI New Delhi, Nov 24 : Only one of world tennis' Big Four -- Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal -- will feature in the upcoming season of the IPTL, which has shifted base to Hyderabad, even as its founder Mahesh Bhupathi asserted that there are no payment issues around the league. IPTL, a hit concept launched by India's first Grand Slam winner Mahesh Bhupathi, featured a marquee clash between Indian Aces' Nadal and UAE Royals' Federer last year in Delhi. In the absence of star players, such a clash will be missed this year as world number 28 Feliciano Lopez from Spain is so far the highest-ranked singles male player in the Indian team. But it has to be noted that both Nadal and Federer have faced injury issues this season and cut short their respective 2016 season. Federer has not played since Wimbledon and Nadal wrapped up his season in October. Djokovic had featured in the inaugural season for Dubai but had missed the

2015 edition. "One of the Big Four is definitely coming. We did not want to reveal all our cards today. We will announce the name in the next 48 hours," Bhupathi told PTI, confirming that a few big names will be missed. There are murmurs that payment issues are plaguing the league but Bhupathi asserted that there was no truth in it. "All the players we had last year are back. We had a long list of players who wanted to come but unfortunately could not come because there were no spots. Everything is good," Bhupathi said. "That's why they say don't believe in everything you read," he added further. The Indian team has shifted base to Hyderabad and Bhupathi said it was done to take the league to other parts of the country. "There is no particular reason, we did it there (Delhi) for two years, the fans enjoyed world class tennis. The concept was built about having one team for country. Last year, we did

it in Kobe (in Japan), this year we are doing it in Tokyo. The owners wanted an opportunity to move to a different city, to see if they get good buzz," Bhuapthi said. Asked if it's a one-off season for Hyderabad, Bhupathi said, "It's team owners' decision. We will see if it's a sold out crowd, there are a lot of factors, we will see." Phillipines Mavericks are also not featuring in the 2016 season. "The owners still own the team but there was some political instability there, there were worries about players travelling there," Bhupathi clarified on absence of Mavericks. India's veteran star Leander Paes, who played for Japan Warriors last year, is also not there this season. "The number of players changed since one team sat out," Bhupathi said. Mutliple Grand Slam winner Serena Williams is the biggest name revealed so far among women. World number five Kei Nishikori is the highest-ranked male player confirmed so far.

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