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Vol. II

Issue 56

Dibrugarh, Thursday, September 8, 2016

OUR AIM IS TO WIN A COMMONWEALTH GAMES MEDAL: SIKKI REDDY, PRANAAV CHOPRA

Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) alleged that there has been infighting going on between two groups within the BJP Party, Shri Kiren Rijiju at the centre and Tapir Gao at the state. “There cannot be smoke without fire”. Everyone in the state and BJP high command know that there are differences between both the groups since the time when Tapir Gao was made as the head of State BJP,

At the day of taking incharge as State BJP President Mr. Gao has given deadline to the then PPA Govt. to merge with BJP by 30th June 2016. However, there is a twist now, says APCC, now BJP itself is asking J.P Rajkhowa, Governor of Arunachal Pradesh to resign on health ground. This is the hidden politics of double standard BJP party “Bahar Se Kuch Aurr,

Andar Se Kuch Aur”, alleged APCC. APCC alleged that Mr. Rajkhowa was used to dethrone the popular and democratically elected Congress Govt. in the state on the behest of Central Govt. for which Modi & BJP’s images gone down very badly and for which they will be suffered in the forthcoming Assembly elections in many states.

Modi and BJP should learn lesson from the political case of Arunachal Pradesh and

Uttarakhand, says APCC while adding that as a result of their differences between the two groups there are fighting between the central govt and Constitutional Head of the State.

Blaming on opposition political parties for their own difference is really surprising and unfortunate, which shows their frustration just to deflect their difference. APCC cautioned BJP that “people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones at other’s house”.

AP ASSEMBLY SESSION:

Assembly pays tribute to Late Kalikho Pul & Tumpak Ete ET Bureau Naharlagun, Sept 7

and Ete, the state lost two prominent leaders and eminent parliamentarians.

The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly today paid rich tribute to two eminent parliamentarians of the state former Chief Minister late Kalikho Pul who died on August 9, 2016 and late Tumpak Ete, Ex MLA who passed away on August 13, 2016 at the age of 86.

Terming, late Kalikho Pul as a good leader, the Speaker said that in his untimely demise the state has lost a hard working and a dedicated leader who truly worked for the development of the state and its people. Giving a brief background of the former chief minister, Thongdok said that late Pul was born on 20th July 1969 in Wala village, Hawai in Anjaw district. Being an orphan, late Pul did his education with much hardship and with his sheer hard work and determination he got elected to Legislative assembly from Hayuliang in 1995 and again in 1999, 2004, 2009 and

The house also observed two minutes silence in honour of the departed souls.

Leading the members in obituary reference on the first day of the two day special session here on Wednesday, Speaker T N Thongdok said that with the demise of late Pul

OUTCOMES The legislators advocated for recognizing the contributions of late Kalikho Pul by naming the state Medical College in his name.

Pema Khandu sought support from all members irrespective of party affiliations in supporting Pul’s family at the bye election to the vacant seat of Hayuliang constituency.

The four member panel of chairmen selected for the current Assembly session is – Kameng Dolo, Japu Deru, Phosum Khimhun and Lombo Tayeng.

2014. During his political career he held various portfolios under many chief ministers and had the distinction of being the longest serving Finance Minister of the state. He was the eighth chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh for a brief period from 19th February, 2016 to 13th July 2016.

In his obituary reference to former MLA Late Tumpak Ete, the Speaker said that late Ete was a noted folklorist, writer and former MLA. He was one of the pioneers of Arunachal politics and contributed immensely for the sociocultural upliftment of the Galo society.

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Suspected head hunters and baby lifters allegedly hunting around Namsai TKSC urges administration to investigate the news ET Bureau Namsai, Sept 6 Rumours are around since a couple of days that some people or groups suspected to be either head hunters (murakata) or baby lifters are making round in Namsai and the adjoining places under Changlang District. Some unconfirmed cases of such people being caught and even

thrashed by public causing death of the alleged culprits are reported from various villages under Namsai and Lekang Administrative sub-divisions.

To add more to the panic of the common denizens, reports are also in that movements of such suspects are seen at many places and incidents of attempt to lure open houses in disguise and even forced open houses during night and wee hours are heard from all around. Even

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such comments and reports are seen in the social media which has already caused immense fear pshycosis among the people. One can even see villagers putting temporary connections of electric bulbs direct from the main HT lines risking themselves a bounty and organizing groups with weapons to protect and guard their villages and the children from the alleged devils.

Tai Khampti Singpho Council questioned to the administration as to how long will they protect themselves like this? Is it a rumour or fact?

Why not the Police and Administration act sou moto despite so many live incidents of thrasing and even killing the suspects were brought to their notice?

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New DFO takes over Digboi Division, herculean task ahead as people expectation high Laxman Sharma Digboi, Sept 7

SOME OF THE PENDING PROJECTS FOR DFO OFFICE

Following the unprecedented turmoil cantering around various allegations on different front of Digboi Forest Division, finally the new DFO takes over the said Division here this evening with formally handing over the charge by IFS Ranjan Kumar Das after his 1 year and 5 months of tenure.

Bipul Bora, the Deputy Conservator of Forest at the office of the Conservator of Forest Jorhat has been entrusted with the responsibilities of heading Digboi Division as the DFO In-Charge.

Mr Bora while talking to the Eastern Today here this afternoon on his maiden day of the office expressed his contentment to have been privileged to serve the people of his native town here in Digboi and shared that he would not spare a single opportunity to serve the cause of the green bio-diversity including the flora and fauna kingdom and escalate the

Declaration of Dehing Patkai national park

By Pass issues presently under Sub judice at National Green Tribunal ,New Delhi Growing menace of illegalities on minerals and other forest produce

Ranjan Kumar Das, the out-going DFO Digboi Division, allegedly had nexus with the mafia and goons involved in illegal trade of timber and other forest resources. And on May 10, the Tinsukia district unit of Assam Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) staged demonstration against him.

entire green division into a world class standard designing and implementing the various effective strategy and projects to this effect.

It is pertinent to add here that Mr Bora inherits huge pending projects from his predecessor some of which

includes declaration of Dehing Patkai national park, By Pass issues presently under Sub judice at National Green Tribunal ,New Delhi, Development of Eco-Tourism, National AYUSH Mission, Conservation and protection of flora and fauna kingdom, continuation of Forest

Development of Eco-Tourism National AYUSH Mission Conservation and protection of flora and fauna kingdom Conservation of major rivers including Buri-Dehing, Tirap and Nazirating Rivers

protection and regeneration Committee and preservation of ethnic culture and finally pending schemes pertaining to the conservation of major rivers including Buri-Dehing, Tirap and Nazirating Rivers.

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10 Days Ultimatum given to Digboi Carbon Factory to close it will end on 9 September Sidharth Singh Tinsukia, Sept 7

A 10 days ultimatum given on 31st August 2016 to Digboi Carbon factory by All Tai Ahom Student Union (ATASU) to close it will end on 9 September and there are speculations that student activists will gheraos the factory located at Burguri in Tinsukia. There are media reports that the factory named as Digboi Carbon Pvt Ltd was running with any pollution device and has been creating pollution related problems to the people living at the vicinity of the factory. Many people have so far complaint but no actions were taken by the factory.

On 1st September last, Dulu Hazarika, Secretary of the Bazartoli Gram Panchayat cancelled their NOC given to the factory for setting up there because of people complaints and noncompliance to check pollution.

Milan Bura Gohain, leader of All Tai Ahom Students’ Union The factory was in the news back in 2002 also when a group belongs to Moran community has protested regarding the same issue. And Even the Gram Panchayat has cancelled their NOC then.

H o w e v e r, not many

precautions were taken by the management of the factory and till now it hasn’t install pollution device as require by law.

they work without pollution mask. But when they were asked they said that they don’t have problem.

There are 150 workers working at the factory at they are allegedly at risk as

The MLA of Tinsukia, Sanjay Kishan said he will direct the DC to take action as soon as possible.

Majuli to be declared as India’s first island district Satriya culture Majuli must be highlighted in the global stage with proper planning.

“A world class Cultural University to be set up in Majuli which will spread the essence of Satriya culture and preserve the Satriya culture through quality research,” Sonowal said.

IBNS Guwahati, Sept 7

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said that Majuli's prestige is Assam's honour and it will be upheld at any cost.

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In an interaction with the

media, Sonowal said that Majuli will become the nerve center of governance in the state and people will have to help in realizing the true potential of Majuli.

The Assam CM reiterated that there are lots of plans for Majuli and as the center of

The Assam CM also acknowledged the contribution of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika in highlighting the Satriya culture and giving it national recognition while he was the Sangeet Natak Academy Chairman.

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The first state cabinet meeting will be held in Majuli on Thursday outside from Dispur.

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Dibrugarh, Tinsukia

Rajen Gohain reviews Bogibeel bridge project in Dibrugarh A Staff Reporter Dibrugarh, Sep 7: The Bogibeel bridge over the Brahmaputra in Dibrugarh which is India’s longest railcum-road bridge is scheduled for commissioning in December 2017. This was stated by Union minister of state for railways Rajen Gohain while visiting the project site, 17-km from here today. Rajen Goahin toady reviewed the works of the Bogibeel bridge and announced the complete the bridge on time. Due to sluggish pace of work, the bridge has missed many deadlines. After BJP government came into power they have announced that the bridge would be completed on 2017.

“We are committed to fast track the Bogibeel Bridge project and ensure that it is ready for traffic by December 2017. The project has already undergone multiple delays over the years due to various factors,” said Gohain after inspecting the bridge accompanied by se-

Cabinet minister Rajen Gohain at Bogibeel bridge project site on Wednesday.

Pic: Monuaj Pandey nior railway officials. crore. fact, the foundation stone of For medical treatment the Gohain said that an outlay the mega project was laid by people of Dhemaji and of Rs 600 crore has been The bridge which has al- one of his predecessors HD Lakhimpur have to come in provided for the bridge for ready completed 14 years of Deve Gowda way back on Dibrugarh to avail good this financial year while the construction. On April 21, January 22, 1997 after the medical treatment after the final cost of the project is 2002 ex-PM Atal Bihari project was approved by the completion of the bridge likely to touch Rs 5,000 Vajpayee had inaugurated Cabinet Committee of Eco- they can easily avail good medical facilities. crore. The original budget the construction work of the nomic Affairs.

The minister said that of the project was Rs 1,767 4.94-km long bridge. In

HOROSCOPE Aries

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Virgo

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Libra

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70,000 MT of steel will be used in the bridge superstructure which has been designed by a Denmarkbased company. The bridge is also the first fully steel welded bridge of Indian railway. Out of the 41 girder spans of the bridge (39 measuring 125 metre, 2 measuring 32.77 metre) 23 have been already placed. All the 42 piers (pillars) of the bridge were completed earlier this year.

A railway officials said that the bridge will be a doubledecked one having two railway lines on the lower deck and a 3-lane road on the upper deck flanked by footpaths on each side. The upper deck carrying the roadway will be 10.5 metre above the railway line on the lower deck. The project includes construction of 29.45 km of road (including the bridge) and a rail link of 74 km. The road will be connected to NH-37 on the south bank (Dibrugarh) and to NH-52 (Dhemaji) on the north bank of the Brahmaputra.

Bharat Vikas Parishad to organize handicraft exhibition A Staff Reporter Dibrugarh, Sept 7: The Dibrugarh district committee of Bharat Vikas Parishad(BVP) in association with Keya Bagchi Foundation for empowerment of rural masses will organize 4th Annual Handicraft exhibition from September 9 to 12, 2016 at Leckchand Kanoi hall in Dibrugarh.

“We will organize the handicraft exhibition for the upliftement of the village people and this exhibition we give them a platform,’’ said Saibal Ganguly, secretary, BVP, Dibrugarh. He said that twelve Self Help

Group(SHG) would put up their stalls in the exhibition. “Last year we have got a good response from the people and they appreciate the products made by the local artisan,’’ Ganguly said.

He said that they are exporting bamboo made jewellery which people will appreciate the products. “We provide training on skill development and provide platform for the weaker section of people to sell their products,’’ he said.

Hema Prabha Chutia, expert weaver of Assam will inaugurate Handloom exhibition.

Dibrugarh boy all set to represent India in Bulgaria A Staff Reporter Dibrugarh, Sept 7: Monoj Debnath, the son of Babul and Sabita Debnath of Lachit Nagar area of the town is going to feature in the 38th World Arm Wrestling Championship at Blagoevgrad in Bulgaria from October 1 to 10.

In other countries, Arm wrestling is a popular sports but in India people plays to show their strength. It is commonly seen in school and colleges the students involved themselves in arm wrestling during their leisure time to display their strength. But in other countries the arm wrestling has been taken seriously by the people who went for training in gyms and clubs to learn the basic of the sports, feels Monoj.

Recently, he won a Gold medal in 55th category in the 40th National Arm Wrestling Championship in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

In 2015, he bagged a Silver medal in the 2nd IndoPak Arm wrestling Championship in Pakistan's Lahore and also secured 10th place in 37th World Arm Wrestling Championship held at Kualalumpur in Malaysia.

This time he is going to another international event of Arm wrestling in Bulgaria and needs help from the government.

Monoj Debnath, recently won a Gold medal in 55th category in the 40th National Arm Wrestling Championship in Nagpur, Maharashtra “I am practicing five to six hours in a day and doing lots of gym activities for my fitness and I will give by hundred percent to win gold in upcoming event,’’ he says.

He added that the game requires high technical skills apart from muscular strength. Everybody have some signature style which they use during the competition.

His training routine includes exercises with dumbbells, rope climbing, pushups and pull-ups, and finger exercises besides an ingenious drill of stretching cycle tubes with bare hands to strengthen his arm.

“When I was in college the love for Arm wrestling was automatically injected into my blood and after winning the College championship I decided to take further training on Arm wrestling,’’ he says.

Monoj had tasted his first success as an upcoming arm wrestler in 2014 when he bagged a bronze medal in

the National Arm Wrestling Championship in Agra, Uttar Pradesh and eventually was lucky to secure a gold medal in 55 kg in All Assam State Arm Wrestling Championship in 2015 in Guwahati .

“I belong to a middle class family and it is very difficult for us to go to abroad to participate in a mega event because of limited income source. Earlier, I got help from Arm Wrestling Federation but now the federation is not helping me and I am very desperate because I am pretty confident that I can bring a medal for Assam. I urge the Assam government to help me with financial aid,’’ he says.

He added that his dream is to become a professional Arm wrestler. And he is waiting for the day when his dream will take wings.

Army conducts equipment display to attract youth at Naharkatia

TIME TO BID GOODBYE

You might even earn a promotion or increase in salary.

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The three days celebration of Ganesh Puja ends today by immertion of Lord Ganesh statue in Tinsukia. Pic - Sidharth Singh

New DFO takes over Digboi Division, herculean task ahead as people expectation high Contd. from Page 1

Meanwhile, with growing menace of illegalities centering round the transportation of minor minerals and other forest produce by miscreants and rapid and unabated encroachment across the division, it would be noteworthy to see in coming days the measures and strategy that would be adopted by Mr Bora to combat the said menace to reach upto the expectations of the people across the Division.

However, according to an official source, Mr Bora who has been the native to the Oil City Digboi itself speaks of his close affinity and emotional involvement with the entire divison including the people, the flora, fauna, wildlife and development on different fronts to benefits the people and nature alike would be but spontaneous and being closer to the people would consider the sentiments of the people of all walks including the unemployed youth in primarily to erect an effective platform for them to secure greater

Bikul Bikash Gogoi Naharkatia, Sep 7: With a view to draw youth in army, the army camp of Dangrikumar organised an equipment display for the students of Baruasali H.S. School, where more than 300 students including teachers, participated in the

programme.

The programme was aimed to motivate the young minds and also in enhancing civil military relations.

Students were shown various weapons and equipments used in the army, army personnel working schedule, living standards

and achievements.

Students were also made aware about the process of entry in the Indian army both as an officer and also as a recruit. Further they were asked to join the recruitment camp held over by the army for registration and recruitment.

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public cooperation to realize the much cherished objectives.

Meanwhile, the people of Digboi and its vicinity expressed their happiness at receiving Mr Bora as their new DFO of the division and expects that under his able and effective leadership, the entire division would find a new meaning and a new dimension which the rich and green biodiversity with some of the world famous characteristic at Digboi rightfully deserve-a step lift to international arena.

Railway Minister Rajen Gohain with MP Rameswar Teli MLA, Sanjoy Kishan, MLA Suren Phukan attending meeting at DRM Office at Tinsukia.

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Scam in NFSA rice: 1 Myanmar, not Nepal, is now the primary route arrested in Lakhimpur for smuggling rhino horns from Assam: Report ET Correspondent Lakhimpur, Sept 7: Lakhimpur police arrested Dhaneswar Chamua, the Secretary of Lakhimpur Samabai Somity, as per an FIR lodged by five Fair Price Shop agents. He was alleged to be involved in corruption of rice distribution under National Food Security Act.

Samabai Somity was processed through the Lakhimpur Samabai Somity.

It is to be noted that Lakhimpur District Administration in the meantime suspended the licence of Telahi Samabai Somity and hence the distribution of NFSA rice among the beneficiaries of under this

Yesterday, these agents Naren Doley, Mahen Pegu, Rakesh Doley, Debaram Pegu and Biswa Payeng came to FCI godown at Maidamia to draw their rice. But the Secretary was not available there and was

But the said Secretary did not allot a total of 195qt of NFSA rice to five Fair Price Shop Agents under Telahi Samabai Somity even after he had received the due payment from them.

busy loading AAY rice at FCI godown at Japisajia instead.

He managed to show this rice as NFSA rice to the deprived agents. His plan was revealed in no time and the agents in association with some TMPK activists handed over him to the police of North Lakhimpur Police Station and filed an FIR against him and Gagan Dutta and Raju Tamuli who were the President and the carrying contractor of Lakhimpur Samabai Somity respectively. Police arrested the Secretary and the rest two are still absconding.

Naba Pryash NGO release magazine on Teacher’s Day Manoj Kumar Ojha Doomdooma, Sept.7: Naba-Pryash, an NGO organized various programs on the occasion of Teachers' Day at the forecourt of Doomdooma Sakha Sahitya Sabha.The program began by Diwas Borsaikia , the secretary general of the NGO ; who elaborated the objectives of the program .

At first, trees were planted by senior duo Prafulla Borkakoti and Gopal Chandra Duwara .

The program was followed by burning earthen lamp and discussion on the life and deeds of Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan between teachers and students. A handwritten magazine of Naba-Pryash

was also released on the occasion and got appreciation by the headmistress of Doomdooma Unch Madhyamik Vidyalaya Bimla Barua .In the program literary person Sharat Chandra Chiring Phukan, the President of Doomdooma Sakha Sahitya Sabha Arjun Barua , journalist Dhiren Deka , Pratibha Sharma , Rajiv Lochan Bora and many other dignitaries graced the occasion .

The cultural programs like dance, song and drama fetch special charm and got thunderous applaud.

The President of the Naba -Pryash Rudrajeet Silponia , joint secretaries

Diwas Borsaikia and Shiv Raj Sharma and all other members presented gift to the teachers as a token of love and respect .

The whole program was anchored by Ghanakant Moran, a member of Naba- Pryash and a student of Dibrugarh University.

At the end of the program silent prayer was offered for the peace of the departed soul of poet, critic and renowned literary person Nalinidhar Bhattacharya.

The program was concluded by singing; “Manuhe Manuher Vave”, a famous song of Dr Bhupen Hazarika .

4 youths from Kokrajhar again traceless in Delhi, Punjab ET Correspondent Kokrajhar, Sept 7: Once again, four youths went missing in Delhi and Punjab who went for searching jobs from Kokrajhar district of Assam, which has been creating resented among guardian and citizens of the state.

As per report, four minor children out of eight, under 17 years from Karigaon area of Kokrajhar district were reportedly went missing since August second week, who were taken to Delhi by two trafficker promising to provide jobs

by August first week this year and kept them in different places of Delhi and Punjab.

Eight youth were taken to Delhi by Deepak Mushahary of Bashbari (presently live in Guwahati) and Mithun Basumatary of Bishmuri of Kokrajhar district. The youths were handed over to Indra Khan of Delhi, who took away the

trafficked youths. However, four youths of the eight, managed to escape from Delhi and Punjab by first week of September. Four youth are still traceless.

They are identified as Tularam Basumatary (15), Rahul Narzary (16), Ransai Basumatary (15) and Bikram Narzary (16) of karigaon area of Kokrajhar district.

Parents of the missing youths lodged an FIR with Kokrajhar PS registration 494/2016, under section (u/ s) 344/370 IPC. Sembla Basumatary (name changed), one of the youth who managed to escape from Delhi reached Kokrajhar safely told that they were taken Delhi and Punjab for jobs, but later they found situation unsuited for living. He fled from Delhi and boarded Brahmaputra train which reached in Kokrajhar on September 5 after living 30 days in Punjab on a miser-

Discovery club celebrates 18th foundation day ET Correspondent Kokrajhar, Sep 7: The Discovery club, Kokrajhar today observes its 18th foundation day at Chakrashila village Playground near Dhirbil in Kokrajhar with various day long programmes among the local villagers.

A committee was also formed for implementing different livelihood promotion activities covering ten villages in Chakrashila area.

These 10 villages will be promoted by the NGOs by carrying out different livelihood promotion activities for sustainable livelihood.

BTC executive member, Doneswar Goyary inaugurated the programme. As part of the celebration, a plantation programme was carried out which was inaugurated by journalist, Preetam Brahma Choudhury along the Dhirbil. Various games and sports among the children were held.

The NGO also handed Rs 5000 to Manthan Basumatary of Kokrajhar Tengapara who secured admission inDibrugarh medical college. Among others, Pritiraj Brahma, senior manager, SBI, Bilisipara branch, president Discovery club Mrinal Kanti Mushahary was present in the programme.

able condition.

Parents said their children’s missing information reached by second week of August last and then intimated to police about incident.

“We want safe return our sons”, said one of missing youth’s guardian.

Dwimalu Brahma, Nedan NGO worker told that they got information about missing of youths in Delhi and Punjab. Many youths from Assam and northeastern states are missing in different states of the country going for searching of jobs, which has been creating a resented among citizens in the region.

Malaya Deka, chairperson of Kokrajhar district Child Welfare Committee (CWC) said she has received information about missing in Delhi. She said she is taking necessary measure to rescue missing youths.

Guwahati, Sept 7: Cross-border illegal trade into Myanmar has now become the primary route for smuggling rhino horns from Assam after the Nepal-China route virtually stopped since 2013 for the clandestine trade following crackdown by the Himalayan nation authorities on rhino poaching networks, according to experts dealing with wildlife crime.

Northeast's Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram shares 1,6,43 km almost porous border with Myanmar.

Ahead of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)'s 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP 17) from

September 24 to October 5 in Johannesburg, a report by the Asian and African rhino specialist groups of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)-Species Survival Commission (SSC) and TRAFFIC (a wildlife trade monitoring network) has said that the spike in rhino poaching in Assam from 2013 has resulted in at least 24 rhino horn seizures in India, with only two cases suggesting "onward export" to Nepal.

CITES is an international agreement between governments, which aims at ensuring international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

The report said that though the CoP 15 (held in March 2010 in Doha) had indicated that most

rhino horns from Assam moved first to Nepal then on to China, the trade patterns have changed since then.

The report authored by Richard H Emslie, Tom Milliken, Bibhab Talukdar, Susie Ellis, Keryn Adcock and Michael H Knight pointed out that since the seizures of three rhino horns in Nepal 20102011 including a case that involved two Chinese national in that country, the Nepalese law enforcement become more stringent with the dismantling of a rhino poaching network and arresting a major Kathmandu-based trader who allegedly ran a cross-border smuggling from Nepal to Tibet in October 2013.

"Cross-border trade into

Myanmar has become the primary route for Assam horns, according to investigations by AsRSG (Asian Rhino Specialist Group) members. TRAFFIC's seizure data supports this view with China making three horn seizures in Yunnan province in 2010-2011 that involved cross-border trade from Myanmar's Kachin state; these seizures are believed to represent greater one-horned rhino," the report said.

Further, it said that in 2015, four rhino horns were also seized in the Muse township in Shan state of Myanmar and in Manipur another rhino horn was seized in the same year.

"Rhino horns have also been observed for sale in Mong La, another border enclave in Myanmar's Shan state that functions

as a notorious 'backdoor' wildlife trafficking hub to China," the report cited.

The greater one-horned rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) is categorized as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Assam has the largest population of the species in India with an estimated 2,625 rhinos.

The report said though Kaziranga National Park in Assam has 82.5% of India's population, the number is increasing at a slow rate of 1.6% since 2012. According to 2015 estimate, the park has 2,401 rhinos.

At least 40 rhinos poached between 2010 and 2012, and 41 in 2013 in the state. In 2014 and 2015 about 30 and 20 rhinos poached respectively.

This year state lost 10 rhinos to poachers so far.

Workshop on Job and Self Employment Opportunities held at Bajali College ET Correspondent Bajali, Sept 7: In a bid to update students with job options and opportunities a one day workshop on “job and self employment opportunities” was held at Bajali College on 6th September.

This was organised by the Placement Cell in collaboration with Internal Quality Assurance Cell of the college. Workshop was conducted by noted career counselor cum mentor, Ranjan K Baruah.

Dr. Manoj Kr Mahanta, Principal of the college inaugurated the workshop and appealed the students to be ahead of the others in the age of competition.

Arindam Talukdar, coordinator of IQAC mentioned about the importance of such workshop and the reason for organising the same

opportunity, we must be ready to create opportunity for ourselves, with academic skills, positive attitude with passion and strategically planned career planning any one can be successful in life, said Mr. Baruah.

in association with the placement cell.

Resource person of the workshop outlined various opportunities and scopes

Pan-India tea auction fails to generate fair price: ITA Assam Guwahati, Sep 7 (IANS) The pan-India auction of tea has not been able to generate competition for a fair price as many producers were compelled to sell lower than their production cost, the India Tea Association's (ITA) Assam branch said on Wednesday. "It would appear that despite all efforts of the Tea Board at introducing pan-India auctions, the platform has been unable to generate competition for a fair price discovery. Many producers are compelled to sell tea well below the cost of production," it said, adding it will have serious conse-

quences in the future on the industry's sustainability.

The association said efforts being made by producers to explore alternative private channels of sale for better price are also inhibited by the Tea Board's mandate that "50 per cent of the tea manufactured must be routed through public auctions".

"Selling tea through auction entails a higher transaction cost on account of sampling and warehousing. Further, there is no guarantee that the tea will be sold above the production cost," an association statement

existing in government and private sectors. He also focused on various important skills like life skills and employability skills and skills required to be an en-

trepreneur and to start own venture and how to be employed in the competitive world.

“Instead of just waiting for

Students from different streams of the college participated in the workshop with enthusiasm apart from faculty members. Anchored

by Ritu Baruah, coordinator of the Placement Cell the workshop was interactive as different questions were asked by the students.

Students asked about career options and available job opportunities which were replied by the resource person. Bajali College has been organizing similar programme for the benefit of the students’ community.

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Sonowal revealed the plan for an Ayurvedic Hospital in Majuli which will encourage people to go for holistic approach to curing diseases.

“Setting up of organic industries in the coming days is also a thrust area for Majuli,” Sonowal said.

Regarding the perennial problem of flood and erosion, the Assam CM said that a comprehensive plan has been made to go for dredging the whole Bramhaputra river with the help of World Bank and

Asian Development Bank.

“A workshop in this regard was also held in Guwahati with the experts of Dredging Corporation of India. Dredging will greatly help in solving the erosion problem of Majuli in the coming days. To deal with flood in Majuli in an effective and quick manner, A Rapid Action Center of Water Resources Department will be set up so that flood management work can be expedited in crisis situation,” Sonowal said.

Sonowal said that cabinet meeting in Majuli will herald a new era in

development of the river island and such cabinet meetings will also be held in other backward places of the state in future to give momentum to development.

The first state cabinet meeting will be held in Majuli on Thursday outside from Dispur.

“Good governance will be ensured by eradicating corruption at every level so that faith of the people remains in the government system,” Sonowal said.

World largest river island Majuli will be declared India’s first island district on Thursday.

Garlabata Basumatary remembered in Kokrajhar ET Correspondent Kokrajhar, Sep 7: The influential All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) and Bodo society recalled contributions of Daoharu Garlabata Basumatary, former president of ABSU, who had dedicated his life towards development and uplift of Bodo community, on his 16th death anniversary at Shyamtaibari village in Kokrajhar district on Wednesday.

The anniversary was organized under the aegis of Ramfalbill Anchalik ABSU in association with Garlabata Basumatary Public Charitable Trust (GBPCT) at his burial place

with a daylong programme.

As a part of the programme, Pranay Kumar Brahma, trust chairman hoisted the trust flag in the morning followed by homage to the tomb paid by his widow Raktima Basumatary.

Garlabata was shot at by armed miscreant near Serfanguri petrol pump in 1999 and died on September 7 in 2000 having serious bullet injury. Garlabata Basumatary was president of ABSU in 1992-1995 and involved with mass movement for separate Bodoland state. He was also president of the then Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) party formed in 1996 and holds

organizations paid homage to Basumatary.

Goyary said “Basumatary was a leader of visionary, who led Bodoland movement along with Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma to seek separate homeland”.

this post till his death.

Doneswar Goyary, BTC executive member paid floral tribute to late Basumatary attending as

chief guest on the occasion.

BTC member Jyotirindra Brahma, leaders from ABSU, ABWWF, Tribal Sangha, BPF women wing, citizens from irrespective of

Jyotirindra Brahma, BTC MCLA recalling Basumatary’s contribution towards the awakening of Bodo community during the UN Brahma’s led mass movement for separate Bodoland state said he was a high think thank leader of Bodos along other Bodo leaders.

He was a leader of extraor-

dinary of the union as well as Bodo community. Late Basumatary dreamt to form a great master race Bodo nation in the world but his mission and vision could not successful due to untimely demise, Brahma added.

Raktima Basumatary, widow of Basumatary tearfully said she remembered her husband on his anniversary as irrespective of citizens’ throng to paid floral tribute. She said that tomb of her husband be developed and make grand celebration so that coming generation be recalled his ideology and philosophy among society in coming days.

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Family members of Freedom Fighter Late Moji Riba calls on the Governor Pema Khandu instructs Education Dept to come with a modified education policy

ET Bureau Itanagar, Sep 6: Jiyo Riba Jini, daughter of Late Moji Riba, renowned Freedom Fighter called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh JP Rajkhowa at Raj Bhavan on 1st September 2016.

Accompanied by Gumke Riba, senior Public Leader cum Member Food Cooperation of India, Smt Jiji briefed the Governor on the contribution of her late father towards Indian Freedom Movement. She also showed him the written and other personal records of Late Moji Riba.

A Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Sept 6, 2016: Chief Minister Pema Khandu called for improvement in the education scenario and mooted for modification in the present Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) System for better and quality education in the state. He instructed the Education Department to come up with a modified policy for submission before the Cabinet.

The Governor, who was delighted to meet Jini and Riba, felicitated the family members of the Freedom fighter from Arunachal Pradesh. He assured to take initiative to include the names of freedom fighters from the State in the list of Indian Freedom Fighters, so that befitting tributes are paid to them.

CM Pema Khandu welcomes home the 6 members Team Arunachal of Mount Stok Kangri Expedition ment to the local mountaineers of the state.

He further instructed the Secretary of Sports & Youth Affairs, Dani Salu to immediately process for finalization of the State Mountaineering Policy. He said to give full support and sponsor the aspiring mountaineers of the state.

Director of Youth Affair, D K Dinglow apprised the Chief Minister that the Mount Stok Kangri Expedition was the first of its kind sponsored by the state govt.

ET Bureau Itanagar, Sep 6: Chief Minister Pema Khandu welcomes home the six members Team Arunachal of Mount Stok Kangri Expedition in a small impressive flag-in ceremony in his office today.

The Team Arunachal of Mount Stok Kangri Expidition successfully scaled the 20,182 ft Mount

Stok Kangri on 24th July 2016 at 08:50 AM, the highest mountain in the Stok range of the Himalayas in Ladakh.

The Mount Stok Kangri Expedition is the first major indigenous mountaineering Expedition launched from the state in the Himalayas as well as the first major event undertaken by the Dept. of

Youths Affairs, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. The Team Arunachal was led

by Dr K. Romeo Meetei, incharge adventure cell, Dept. of Youth Affairs, Govt of Arunachal Pradesh.

Chief Minister while congratulating the Team Arunachal said to give more impetus to the mountaineering to tap the enor-

mous potential of adventure tourism in the state.

He asked the Department of Youth Affairs to tie up with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), New Delhi to designate peaks like Gorichen and other peaks of the state so as to make them accessible to the mountaineers. He further mooted to make these peaks popular and commercialized to create avenues for self-employ-

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CM Khandu at a programmes held at Good Sheperd school in Itanagar

This expedition was conducted in Alpine style without the support staffs to minimise the damages in the Mountain and the cost and also to give more exposure to local mountaineers who have completed basic and advance mountaineering courses. This expedition is also a kind of pre-everest mountaineering expedition for local mountaineers who has a dream of climbing Mt. Everest in future, he informed.

Dani Salu, Secretary Sports & Youth Affairs and Tadar Appa, Director of Sports was also present on the occasion.

The Chief Minister was attending as chief guest in the State Award function of teachers organized by the Department of Education on the occasion of Teacher’s Day at Banquet Hall here yesterday.

The CM also said that recruitment of teachers will be conducted by Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission so that well qualified and competent candidates are appointed as teachers.

Taking cognizance of shortage of subject teachers especially for Mathematics and Science subjects, the CM proposed recruitment ratio of 50:50 to be implemented for APST and non APST in teacher employment for the said two subjects.

In order to encourage teachers, he also instructed the Education Department to double the number of state awards from the existing 30 to 60 teachers from

the coming year. He further mooted a plan to give gazetted status to Senior Teachers of the state.

Citing that surplus number of teachers are concentrated in cities and towns, while there is shortage of teachers in remote areas, Khandu asked the department to rationalize posting of teachers. He also appealed teachers to cooperate with the govt and give their service to the people in remote areas of the state, where their service is equally important.

He said that state govt will also look into the issue of basic facilities in remote areas.

The Chief Minister acknowledged and lauded the selfless works of teachers in the state in imparting quality education and their contribution in the human resource development of the state. He urged them to rededicate themselves on this day with a sense of responsibility towards students.

Honchun Ngandam, Minister of Education, in his speech said that due to hard work and dedication of teachers, the state has achieved 77% literacy rate.

He expressed his solidarity and support to the teachers who are serving in remote areas and committed to dedicate their life in teaching and imparting education and knowledge to the children.

He further said that the government is aware of

the issues and shortcomings faced by the department in terms of shortage of class rooms, subject teachers, poor water & power supply, poor infrastructures and poor CBSE results but said efforts are on to improve these sectors. He said govt is looking forward to provide better infrastructures and facilities to the teachers to make teaching a white collar job.

Ngandam also asserted that while govt appreciates and reward sincere and dedicated teachers, at the same time it will also act tough on those who draw salary without attending duties.

Bidol Tayeng, Secretary Education and Tapi Gao, Director School Education besides representatives of awarded teachers also spoke on the occasion.

Altogether 30 govt teachers were given the state award in recognition of their sincerity and dedication in discharging their duties. The award includes cash award, shawl and a citation, that were given away by the chief guest and guest of honour.

Earlier, the Chief Guest and the guest of honour paid homage to the portrait of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the former President of India on whose birthday, Teacher’s Day is being observed.

State level workshop on Nutrition held at Itanagar ET Bureau Itanagar, 6 Sept: A state level workshop on the theme “Life Cycle Approach for Better Nutrition” was organized by Community Food and Nutrition Extension Unit, Govt. of India in collaboration with Directorate of Women and Child Dev. Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. The programme was organized at conference hall of State Institute of Rural Dev.(SIRD). Smt. T.P Loyi, Joint Director(ICDS) has presided over the Workshop meeting as Chairperson. Smt. Techi Mecha , Zila Parishad Member, Itanagar was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

Bannerjee, Officer-incharge, Community Food and Nutrition Extension Unit, Itanagar, Govt. of India stressed on the need for synergistic approach to fight malnutrition and practice proper feeding habits.

Dr.(Miss) Radhe Akang, Gynaecologist, MO, CHC, Itafort, spoke on Importance of early initiation of Breastfeeding, value of Colostrums and exclusive Breastfeeding for first 6(six) months. Dr. Kabak Tamar, i/c Medical Officer, CHC, Itafort, spoke on Relevance of Malnutrition in children under 3(three) years at different stages and imporS.C Tok, CDPO, Urban tance of complimentary ICDS Project, Itanagar, feeding. while giving the welcome to the dignitaries Smt. T.P.Loyi, Joint & participants, has Director(ICDS), exhighlighted the objec- pressed in her speech tives of celebration of that frontline workers National Nutrition should reach each and Week. Speaking on the every household to occasion, Shri T. communicate message

of nutrition. She expressed that Food and Nutrition Board had initiated National Nutrition Week to sensitize the nation about nutrition. She explained that a proper approach to nutrition from birth till old age is how the theme of this year’s “Life Cycle Approach for Better Nutrition” would be justified. She also stated how a healthy life style consisting of proper intake of balanced food would be helpful in reducing burden of nutri Tana Gumin, Supervisor(I), Urban ICDS Project, Itanagar, gave the vote of thanks.

The programme was attended by all Child Dev P r o j e c t Officers(CDPOs), field functionaries of various ICDS, Projects of Papum-Pare district, officials from District ICDS Cell, Yupia, representative from childline, Itanagar and Health functionaries of Itanagar area.

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Arunachal was left under developed pre-1998 fearing Chinese attack: Kiren Rijiju PTI New Delhi, Sept 7: Previous governments had adopted a "defeatist" attitude by not constructing roads in Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh as they felt Chinese forces could use them, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday.

Speaking ad lib at a conference on 'Homeland Security, Smart Border Management' organised

by FICCI here, the Minister of State for Home Affairs claimed an "unwritten" policy of the governments of the past was not to develop border areas. He cited a statement made by L K Advani during a visit to Arunachal Pradesh when he was the deputy prime minister that India was making a "huge blunder" by neglecting its borders.

"I am talking about pre1998. Our deputy prime minister L K Advani came to Arunachal Pradesh. He made a very important statement at

Itanagar. He said India has committed a 'huge blunder' by neglecting its border," Rijiju, who hails from the northeastern state, said.

"Because the policy (previously) was don't construct roads in Arunachal Pradesh. If you develop roads the Chinese will come and use them in the time of crisis. That means you are a defeatist, you have a defeatist mindset. In Ladakh, don't construct good roads along the border because they may use it. So to protect our territory leave it underdeveloped... What kind of policy we had in India.

Terrible!" he said.

"So, when Advani ji came he said it is very, very regrettable that this was the policy of the country," Rijiju said, adding people in border areas crave for development.

He

mentioned

that

1 local lady paddler apprehended at Tezu, LP seized 1 kg and 920 gm of opium & brown sugar ET Bureau Tezu, Sept 7: In continue its tirade against the rampant illegal drugs trade in the Namsai – Lohit districts, Lohit Police added another feather in its cap after the apprehend of local lady Sunilu Kri from her private resident of Tribal colony.

Following high level sources, the Police led by Kuru Tatung OC, D Singpho SI, SI R Jugli, M Prasad L/NK, P Kamba, YT Comdir, K Pul, Bar Techik constables made a sudden raid to the resident and recovered huge cake of opium smeared in clothes which is weighing around 1 Kg and 920 gm and 6 (six) small pouch of Brown Sugar, weighing scale made up of Brass, weighing scale made up of wood with bamboo bowl, weighing metal made of Brass of 50, 20 and 10 gram each, 1 Micromax canvas tab, 1 money purse, Cash amounting Rs 1,03,360/ - which were seized in the presence of All

Mishmi Women Welfare Association (AMWWA) and district magistrate.

An FIR has been lodged against the culprit.

With this arrest the Lohit Police under the supervision of Isaac Pertin SP Lohit has succeeded to detain 2 (two) drug paddler within six days. On 1st September last the police had apprehended CK Mansai a police constable from Alubari ghat.

With this sensational report of arrest to burst out huge racket of illegally operated drugs in the districts, the Lohit Police has tightened its belt for more arrest to eradicate the rampant trading of contraband substances and opium in this area.

“After taking charge as OC and support of good team work of young officials we are working around the clock and made sufficient surveillance of area to nab illegal raging Opium and other imported drugs trade in the district”, discloses the OC.

Suspected head hunters and baby lifters allegedly hunting around Namsai Contd. from Page 1

Are they least bothered or not capable to do so? Do they need someone to lodge FIR in writing?

The Council urged the Namsai Police and Administration to announce if it is just rumor or truth. It is your primary duty to do it and win the confidence of the common people who have been living in panic ever since the matter went viral the last odd fortnight.

Please remember, there is a truth, "Spark neglected burns the house". It is high time, matter be thoroughly

investigated and untoward, if any, is averted. This will be in the greater interest of the people to live in peace and harmony. If any such written FIR is mandatory, this status report may be treated as one, stated the council.

In the meantime, The Council urges all the esteemed citizens not to spread such rumors and requests to keep calm, not to panic by the strayed incidents and not to take extremes in hands. Any movement of suspects or act of misdemeanor may be reported to Police and the Administration instantly.

former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had initiated Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojna in far-flung areas of Arunachal Pradesh and quoted him as saying "it takes will power and not money to work for development". Noting that border guarding is a challenging task, the minister said, "We have done a commendable job in managing our borders successfully. There were one or two incidents like Kargil but by and large we have managed our borders or at least made it look like we have successfully managed our borders. The government whoever is there."

Terming border management as most important subject, Rijiju said it has not been able to draw the required attention of either the government or the people. "I always feel that a country is as secure as its borders. And no matter how robust economic system we try to create within the country,

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if your border is not secured then you can understand what all robust arrangement we are talking about," he said.

The minister said it is not easy to secure 15,000 km of land and a coastal border of over 7,500 km. He said the borders with Myanmar, Nepal and Bhutan allow free movement of people unlike those with Pakistan and Bangladesh along which security needs to be strengthened further.

"We are trying to make the borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh completely fool-proof and fenced so that other than those designated border posts, people cannot cross over at other places," he said.

Rijiju said despite best efforts, trafficking of humans and drugs is difficult to stop across these borders. "I have tried to understand it over the past two years why we cannot stop it. In the

Home Ministry we try to understand and I always insist that we have to stop it, the illegal infiltration," he said, adding "Our border guarding forces are trying their level best, still these incidents do not stop."

He called for setting up of a joint mechanism to deal with border issues.

"Pakistan has also to ensure that their people do not cross. If their military, agencies or organisations from the other side, if they keep making attempts 24 hours, then they will be successful. So it has to be a joint mechanism.

"Having said that, we shouldn't be dependent on them. That 100 per cent fool-proof security arrangement in the border area will be only if we can make the other country realise that it is the necessity for both the countries to ensure that," he said.

Pasighat DC directs to deduct two months’ salaries of 21 KGBV teachers ET Bureau Pasighat, Sep 7: Continuing her efforts to bring improvement and streamlining the education system in East Siang district, Deputy Commissioner, Isha Khosla advised the entire teaching community to be remain punctual and not to leave the station without proper permission and to work with dedication for imparting quality education to the students.

She observed that 21 teachers of KGBV

schools were unauthorized absent from their assigned duties for two months. Adhering to the government policy of “No work no pay” the DC has directed the DDSE to deduct salary of all 21 absentee teachers for the month of June and July. She has also directed the concerned authority not to disburse one month salary of a SSA teacher, who was also found irregular in performing duties.

The state government has

Security stepped up in Pasighat PASIGHAT, Sep 7: Nearly 100 volunteers will be on city’s streets in addition to the number of CRPF, IRBN and APP personnel on duty for smooth conduct of Mega Solung Festival scheduled to be held on Sep 9-13, informed A Taying (DSP) today. Every possible step will be taken to ensure fool-proof security during the event. Police will install barricades in various locations for easy move-

ment of pedestrians as well as vehicles so that everyone can reach the venue (Gidii Natko) with a sense of security in mind, stated Taying.

Taying, who is also Mega Solung Security Chairman has informed that security personnel have identified vulnerable spots and a multi-layer security ring will be put in place during the mega event. Traffic personnel on duty will manage

AP Congress Seva Dal wants Rajkhowa to be sacked Itanagar, 7 Sept: The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Seva Dal (APCSD) calls for the immediate sacking or resignation of the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, J. P Rajkhowa in the larger interests of safeguarding the constitutional propriety in Arunachal Pradesh. The Supreme Court verdict of 13th July, 2016 has clearly penalised the unconstitutional actions of the Governor which jeopardised the political and development landscape of the state for more than six months.

tussle will unfold another dark chapter in the political history of the state which is yet to recover from the wounds of the political machinations of the NDA Government which resulted in the loss of the precious life of a senior leader of the state.

The recent statements of Rajkhowa points out to an impending tussle between the NDA Government and the Governor, who seemingly is not ready to resign even after being directed at the highest levels. This

It is clear from the actions both past and present of the Governor that he is only inclined to enjoy the fruits of Governorship rather than serving and contributing towards the state. Therefore, his re-

The APCSD stated that it would like to remind Rajkhowa that had he preserved the constitutional safeguards, the politics of Arunachal Pradesh would not have reached such a low ebb.

provided highly qualified teachers but academic performances of students in many schools were found not up to the mark due to teachers’ absenteeism and negligence of duties, opined Khosla. In her directives, the DC has categorically instructed the DDSE for conducting frequent visits of educational institutions and submits reports in this regard adding that it would go a long way in maintaining punctuality and efficiency of educational institutions.

moval which is imminent should be carried out immediately and a responsible person who is aware of the socio cultural sensitivities of the tribal population of the state is installed. If there is an iota of self respect and respect for the people of the state , Rajkhowa should gracefully resign and exit the state. We are peace loving people who want peace and development in the state. We don't want a person who is mentally and temperamentally inclined to pick up fights with the establishment for every lame excuse, stated APCSD. The people of Arunachal Pradesh will never forget 26th January'2016. The 26th January is Black day for People of Arunachal

when Presidents Rule was imposed without any substantive basis.

APCSD Chief Organiser Shri Kipa Kaha Had vehemently condemns Rajkhowa's recent interviews where he has challenged the NDA Government to sack him. Mr. Rajkhowa is a shameless person of North East India as well as he is shameless IAS(Rtd.) from Northeast India.

It is needless to me to mention that he was hand in gloves in the political machinations of the Centre to enter Arunachal through the backdoor. His role is comparable to a parasite who harms the very system which feeds him. Therefore, he has to go.

route diversions and the entire stretch leading to Giidii Natko will be checked several times manually with metal detectors putting barricades. A very tight vigil will also be kept at all check gates to check vehicles entering the city. At the same time, Taying appealed the people to extend their cooperation to the police on duty in maintaining law and order, peace and communal harmony.

Minister hold meeting for timely maintenance of kothalguri sub-station ET Bureau Khonsa, 7 Sept: Minister of DOTCL, Agricultural, Trade & Commerce Wangki Lowang conducted a meeting in his Office chamber with Commissioner Power and Chief Engineer Power (Eastern Zone) on Monday to discuss proper and timely maintainance/overhauling of power transmission from Kothalguri to Deomali, which supplies Tirap and Longding districts.

In the meeting, the minister discussed the the problems in details of non- maintenance of the transmission assets at both Kothalguri and Deomali Sub-Stations which were not overhauled since it’s commissioned in 2007. There is serious apprehension of power supply breakdown in the district of Tirap and Longding due to it. (Tirap News)

Mega solung football tourney 2016 Rokom Tasung of BSC secures stunning comeback win to leave Mongku FC Stunned.

ET Bureau Pasighat, Sept 7: What a day! What a match! What a team! Was all the commotion between the spectators witnessing today’s first semi final match of Mega solung football tourney 2016. Tough competition could be seen in field between two home teams Bogong Soccer Club & Mongku FC, here at J.N. College football ground, Pasighat where the former defeated the later by a margin of 1 goal.

During the first half of the match the score remained to nil despite numerous attempts by both the teams to take the lead. In the second half the spectators could see that, football in Pasighat in last 5 years has achieved a mile where world class game play could be witnessed. Following that Onyok Pazing of Mongku FC scored with a header in 49th Minute of game play

to boost his team mates. But to utter dismay, the crown didn’t remain with Mongku FC for long as Kamin Darin of BSC scored with a header in 67 minute of game followed by Rokom Tasung in 69 Minute & 71 Minute. With BSC taking lead by 2 goals it was a challenging task for the Mongku FC to regain its crown. Only when General Modi of Mongku FC scored a stunning goal taking advantage of a free kick near the goal post.

Alongside me, grown up men, women & fans cheered and embraced at the end of a match that did more than see BSC progress to finals of the Mega solung football tourney 2016. –it encapsulated why we love football and what it can make us feel.

Debong Kayin Mengu of BSC was adjudged as the Player of the Match and awarded a cash prize of Rs.

2000/- Only sponsored by the faculty members of Jawaharlal Nehru College,

Pasighat & given away by senior citizen Obiyak Ering.

In the second semi final leg

of the season, Capital Complex Soccer Club will lock horns with Pasighat Sport-

ing Club from 1400 Hrs here at J.N College football ground, Pasighat.

EDITORIAL

DIBRUGARH, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Today's quote

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The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.

Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships.

Start with the end in mind.

Stephen Covey

'Don't Live In The Shadows Of People's Judgement' Here's the full letter:

TEACHERS REFORM IN ARUNACHAL he education scenario of the state Arunachal Pradesh is one of the worst in the country. The state result of the last CBSE board exam is a testimony to this. So far, there has been no significant education reform taken in the state in spite of several occasions of outcry from the public regarding the same.

But with the recent announcements made by the incumbent Chief Minister Pema Khandu, there is a hope; if at all, his ideas are implemented. He announced that recruitment of teachers will be conducted by Arunachal Pradesh Service Commission so that well qualified and competent candidates are appointed as teachers.

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Taking cognizance of shortage of subject teachers especially Mathematics and Science Subjects, he have proposed recruitment ratio of 50:50 to be implemented for APST and Non APST in teacher employment for the said two subjects. He further mooted a plan to give gazetted status to Senior Teachers of the state.

However, the main important component of the education reform is the training of teachers. "Research has shown that teachers are the most important school-based factor in determining student achievement. Comprehensive teacher effectiveness reform must include bringing accountability to teacher preparation.

The government should make sure to give them the best preparation anyone could imagine on the front end, before they ever set foot in a classroom. Therefore, Arunachal Pradesh should create or bring top- performing teacher-preparation programs from the rest of the country. There are several organisations such as Teach for India (TFI) or India School Leadership Institute (ISLI) that offers excellent training to teachers with an aim to produce highly effective teachers.

"Identifying and learning from top-performing teacher-preparation programs is an important strategy to further the teaching profession in the state. It is critically important to analyze regularly the effectiveness of our teacher-preparation pathways, and that analysis should include an objective and rigorous examination of the average learning gains of students.

Only if the teachers are effective and trained, we can expect change in the education scenarios.

Good sense triumphs on the GST Eleven years after it was first mooted in Parliament, the Rajya Sabha has finally adopted a goods and services tax. After the mere formality of its passage in the Lok Sabha for an approval of the amendments made, it will have to be considered and approved by a majority of State Assemblies before it can be sent to the President for assent. For now, Parliament’s stamp is historic as the proposed tax will alter the powers of taxation that States enjoyed under the Constitution and usher in a uniform consumption-based tax structure across the land for almost all goods and services.

Only potable alcohol is proposed to be excluded from the GST’s ambit, according to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, with petroleum products set to be pegged at a zero per cent rate till such time as the proposed GST Council reaches an agreement with the States and the Centre on an acceptable framework for taxation. That the two main players — the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress — were able to narrow their differences restores a degree of faith in the capacity of the political class to put the nation above petty self-serving interests. While it is a pity that consensus took so long to forge, both parties deserve a measure of credit for seeing the legislation through. The BJP for being accommodative in the face of reservations about specific provisions, which was accompanied by a much-needed change in tack in dealing with the Opposition. And the Congress, which became increasingly isolated on the issue and risked appearing cussedly obstructionist, for overcoming its desire to pay the BJP back in its own coin.

The GST will usher in a nationwide common market and subsume a multiplicity of Central and State taxes; but this is still some time and several smaller challenges away. Indeed, the Centre, the States, the yet-to-be-created GST Council and the vendor tasked with creating the IT backbone for the administration of the new tax regime have a clear challenge if they are to meet the April 1, 2017 deadline. Among the tasks ahead is the drafting of the specific Central and State GST laws that will again need to be passed in Parliament and State legislatures. Vital decisions, such as the setting of a proposed revenue-neutral standard rate, remain; these can have far-reaching cost and price implications for producers and consumers.

These would also have revenue ramifications for governments. And while the Centre may be tempted to opt to speed up matters by moving the GST legislations as Money Bills to bypass any debate over specific provisions in the Rajya Sabha, it would be welladvised to avoid that path to see that the spirit of hard-won consensus is not frittered away in another round of political one-upmanship.

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Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has written a heart-felt letter to his granddaughters, Navya Naveli, 18, and Aaradhya, 4, which he shared on his twitter account.

It is filled with advice and life lessons making it a must-read for everyone.

Bachchan has two granddaughters: Navya Naveli Nanda and Aaradhya Bachchan.

Navya, is the daughter of Shweta Bachchan and Nikhil Nanda and Aaradhya's parents are Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan.

My very dearest Navya & Aaradhya You both carry a very valuable legacy on your tender shoulders Aaradhya, the legacy of your pardadaji , Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan…and Navya, the legacy of your pardadaji , Shri H P Nanda….

Both your pardadajis gave your present surnames celebrated fame, dignity and recognition!

Both of you may be a Nanda or a Bachchan, but you are also girls…women!

And because you are women people will force their thinking, their boundaries on you.

They will tell you how to dress, how to behave, who you can meet and where you can go.

Don't live in the shadows of people's judgement.

Make your own choices in the light of your own wis-

dom.

Don't let anyone make you believe that the length of your skirt is a measure of your character.

Don't let anyone's opinion of who you should be friends with, dictate who you will be friends with.

Don't get married for any other reason other than you want to get married.

People will talk. They shall say some terrible things. But that doesn't mean you have to listen to everyone. Never ever worry about - log kya kahenge.

At the end of the day, you are the only one who will face the consequences of your actions, so don't let other people make your decisions for you.

Navya - the privilege your name, your surname offers you, will not protect you from the difficulties you will face because you're a

woman.

Aaradhya - by the time you see and understand this, I may well not be around. But I think what I am saying today shall still be relevant.

This may be a difficult, difficult world to be a woman. But I believe that it is women like you that will change that.

It may not be easy, setting your own boundaries, making your own choices, rising above people 's judgement. But YOU!…you can set an example for women everywhere.

Do this and you would have done more than I have ever done, and it will be my honor to be known not as Amitabh Bachchan, but as your grandfather!!

With all my love Your ….Dadaji ….your Nana.

Why a Bollywood film has been accused of distorting history A star-studded Bollywood epic based on life in Indus Valley, home to one of the world's first large civilisations, has kicked up a storm over its depiction of history, says Sudha G Tilak.

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ohenjo Daro, writ ten and directed by well-known filmmaker Ashutosh Gowarikar, has met with a tepid response at the box office and irked historians and Indologists over its misrepresentation of the period.

Gowarikar had earlier made the smash hit Jodhaa Akbar (2008), a fictitious romance between the 16th Century Mughal Emperor Akbar and a Hindu princess, Jodhaa.

The ancient city that's crumbling away His new adventure-romance film is set in the Indus Valley civilisation, which began nearly 5,000 years ago in an area which is now in Pakistan and northern India. The biggest cities here were Harappa and Mohenjo Daro, where some 80,000 people are believed to have lived.

Historical fiction Mohenjo Daro - or Mound of the Dead - was one of the world's earliest major urban settlements. It is also one of the world's largest archaeological excavation sites, located in modern day Sindh province in Pakistan.

Gowariker's film is set in 2016 BC. The hero, Sarman played by Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan, is a farmer of indigo textiles. The heroine, played by south Indian actress Puja Hegde, is a priest's daughter.

The hero dances and serenades the heroine who wears plumes in her headgear. Wild horses are tamed at the speed of a rodeo show. Characters speak a strangely accented Hindi.

An evil king played by Kabir Bedi, throws the hero into a Roman coliseum-like arena in a gladiatorial fight. (Historians say there is no evidence of such practices.) Critics found the actors looked, "more like Aryans" than the dark skinned ProtoAustraloids who possibly inhabited the ancient city.

The film's epic climax is a devastating flood that submerges the city, with the hero valiantly saving the citizens with a Noah's Ark trick to take them to safety across the swollen river. (Theories about the city's decline include devastating floods in the Indus Valley, droughts, or an Aryan invasion that led to the inhabitants abandoning the city for the Ganges plains.)

All this has not gone down well with critics and historians alike.

"Creating fiction in an authentic historical setting is what historical fiction is about, but Bollywood seems to throw the authentic setting to the winds in favour of a better story," says Diptakirti Chaudhuri, author of Bolly Book, The Big Book of Hindi Movie Trivia.

link it to a particular historical episode or era at all?"

'Sick Orientalism'

Mr Chaudhuri says the film "had the additional disadvantage of being released in an era of hyperpromotions and people knew the makers had messed up many aspects of accepted history right from the time the first trailer came out".

He's right. Social media began criticising the glamourised version of an ancient historical city even as the film's trailer was released.

"And the liberties while acceptable under the guise of fiction - often make one wonder why

Ruchika Sharma, a student of archaeology in Delhi, tweeted that the

heroine's glamorous costumes were nothing but "sick Orientalism" and condemned "Bollywood depicting tribal societies in stereotypical terms with feathers in their hair and paint on their faces".

Film critic Anupama Chopra called the film "a mess" and an "unintentional comedy". The New York Times said Mohenjo Daro "isn't really interested in how the city worked, or in its ancient bells and whistles".

'Suspend disbelief' Now Mohenjo Daro's makers and cast have de-

fended the film as historical fiction. They claim that the film is a fictitious tale of people of a bygone time.

"Hindi cinema is entertainment cinema not realist cinema", says Rachel Dwyer, a professor of Indian Cultures and Cinema of London University's School of Oriental and African Studies.

In his defence, Gowarikar told an interviewer to "suspend disbelief" while watching the film and ignore the history and authenticity part of the film.

He also said he had

One of the greatest teachings of Hinduism There are four yugas(Era) widely accepted in Hinduism. They are : 1. Satya yug 2. Treta yug 3. Dwapara yug and 4. Kali yug

fight was between Pandavas and Kauravas.

Both good and evil from the SAME

Now, do you know where the evil is in Kali yug???

It is inside us.

Both the Good and Evil live inside us like equally powerful wolves And in the battle between these two powerful wolves that do you think wins?

The one you feed the most!

In Satya yug, the fight was between two worlds (Devalok and Asura lok).

Asura lok being the evil, was an entirely a different WORLD. In Treta yug, the fight was between Lord Rama and Ravana. Both rulers from two different COUNTRIES.

is getting closer.

FA M ILY.

In Dwapara yug, the Kindly note how the evil

This is probably the greatest and most subtle teaching of Hinduism, that the real battle with the evil will take place inside us in the future.

"taken plenty of artistic liberties with the looks of the characters".

Gowarikar's supporters have also pointed out that Hollywood has also slipped with regard to history with movies like 300, Rise of an Empire or 2000 BC. "Popular history is more important than academic history in films. It's not just cinema. Popular narratives of the Tudors are similar in Britain. History as history would be documentary rather than a feature film", says Prof Dwyer.

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Arunachal Pradesh and in a same time common public too should take the responsibility in keeping the city clean and hygienic.

Itanagar, under serious threat of garbage

Wastage is one of the main reasons behind losing the beauty of a place. If common public minimize the wastages, the city may change and will turn a fairyland for tourists.

To keep the city clean, we should come forward and should take the responsibility individually, which will lead to unity, clean Sir, hygienic city and understanding among the Its gives me very pain in drawing your kind people of Naharlagun. attention over rising of garbage problem in Naharlagun (Capital city of Itanagar). Sir, with your daily esteem, I would like Arunachal Pradesh is regarded as one of draw the kind attention to the municipalthe most important place for tourism in ity board of Itanagar to take all possible India. But, still no proper respond from positive steps in guarding the city and also Itanagar’s municipality board. In one would like to urge the common public to hand, Arunachal is said as one of the best maintain cleanliness. place for tourism in India, but on the other hand, we can see the negligence of muYours sincerely nicipality board and common public.

Gourap Chakma Diyun, Changlang (A.P) Municipality board should take some bold steps regarding guarding the beauty of

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CM promotes Nagaland at Pangkor Dialogue Rock On 2 poster relives the 'Magik'; Dimapur, Sep7:Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang who is in Malaysia to attend the 4th Edition of the Pangkor Dialogue at Ipoh city of Perak, took the opportunity to promote Nagaland, the people and the historic turn of events that took place in the state.

Drawing attention of hundreds of delegates from across the world, CMO media cell in a press note said, Zeliang in his speech on Tuesday shared his experiences and knowledge about the State, which he said some could find beneficial.

He spoke of the Battle of Kohima, considered as the greatest battle fought by the allied forces during the WW-II. He enlightened the gathering with the words inscribed in the monolith erected in honour of the valiant dead: "When you go home tell them of us, and say for your tomorrow we gave our today."

Speaking of the epitaph, Zeliang urged upon all to correlate the words while considering the general principles of sustainable development.

"The importance of maintaining and improving the quality of life and at the same time ensuring that decisions made today, take into consideration social, economic, and environmental consequences for the future," he said.

This fundamentally entails sacrifices on the part of the present generation so that the future societies can continue to live and survive,

CM promotes Nagaland at Pangkor Dialogue Zeliang said. "Sustainable development, therefore, also means containing our needs that very often turns into greed", Zeliang added.

Sharing with the leaders the political realities in Nagaland, Zeliang pointed out that the traditional Naga way of life, like many societies of the South East Asian nations, did not quite get along well with Western concept of Parliamentary democracy. He also stated that the concept of Universal Adult franchise was something new to the Naga people resulting in glaring material corruption and faulty electoral practices in the State.

He went on to laud the 'Clean Election Campaign' launched by the Church in its attempt to cleanse the malpractice in the electioneering process. Zeliang went on to share the positive and novel develop-

ments in the State such as Communitisation of public services such as Education, Health services, electricity etc. which he said were being managed by the villagers themselves. In recognition, Zeliang told the gathering that the United Nations awarded Nagaland for instituting such a reform.

He also highlighted issues such as environmental degradation and climate change that has adversely affected Nagaland in the recent past in the form of drought-like situation, damaging hailstones and cyclones in various parts of the State.

In order to tackle the global concern, Zeliang appealed to world leaders "to think together, to share the solutions and to further help each other in reducing the risks through adaptation as well as mitigation strategies in the better interests of our survival."

On conservation, Zeliang boasted of how communities which once hunted migratory Amur Falcons in hundreds of thousands, were now protectors and have made Nagaland a safe haven for the birds earning the distinction of being called in conservation circles as "Amur Falcon Capital of the World"!

Zeliang expressed his envy of the Malaysian people for successfully preserving the famed Hornbill birds, which is also Malaysia's National Bird, and which Nagas associate with valour and honour.

As discussions on environment, sustainable development and governance continue Zeliang said the need of the hour was "cooperation and sharing for our mutual existence". He also stressed on the need is to re-skill the public servants and policy makers at all levels on issues of governance and environment.

"This can be done through appropriate institutions with professionally designed trainings programs that will add value to their work and thereby, enhance governance at their respective levels," he added.

With the declaration of 'Act East Policy', Zeliang said he was confident that the Government of India, under the dynamic leadership of Narendra Modi would agree to such proposals that would benefit India and the East as partners for economic growth and well-being.

Ceasefire, an opportunity to move forward: Rev. Keyho Kohima, Sep 7 : Ceasefire was never to "make us comfortable" but an opportunity to move forward, said the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) general secretary, Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho at the 52nd anniversary commemoration of IndoNaga Ceasefire Day here.

He said that ceasefire was not only to stop the hostility between two warring enemies and "save us" from the terror of hunting each other, but to "give us hope" to stand on an equal footing with the force, which "sought to destroy us", and "give us a platform to dialogue and negotiate for our rights. " The programme, organized by NBCC, was held at Chedema peace camp to commemorate the ceasefire that was signed between the Government of India and the Federal Government of Nagaland on September 6, 1964 with the intervention of NBCC. Rev. Keyho appreciated and thanked those who took the pain and put effort to sign the ceasefire agreement, which came at a time when Nagaland was caught up in a warlike situation. He said Nagas in general suffered untold miseries, their homes were burnt down to ashes and the common and the innocent citizens, regardless of who they were, become prime suspects and suffered torturous treatment and abuse, and the Naga national workers were hunted like animals in and out of the jungles.

NBCC general secretary recalled that in such a situation, the ceasefire came as an interim re-

Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) general secretary, Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho at the 52nd anniversary commemoration of Indo-Naga Ceasefire Day

lief for the Nagas. However, he said ceasefire was not final in itself.

Rev. Keyho said it was not an achievement but a springboard upon which greater things were to happen though it was a relief to end hostility, reckless operations and killings of the innocents in "our land".

"It was neither an end, nor a final achievement," he said.

the atmosphere of ceasefire.

Recollecting the events leading to this day, he asserted that Nagas must not blame "our counterpart" for everything that has not been but to admit "our mistake of stubbornness, mistake of pride, mistake of self justification, mistake of holier than thou and above all mistake of lording over all."

Reverend lamented that today the end seemed to have been buried deep inside "our selfishness" and in the ever luring temptation to be comfortable and maintain the status quo. He further said the ceasefire seemed to have "seized our right to self determination based on our historical and political rights."

Therefore, Rev.Keyho told the gathering "though we honour this day what value is there if our political will for self determination is made to die a natural death."

Reverend called for revisiting the glory of those days where nationalism reigned supreme without arms, without muscle power in

He said this has been the problem and mistake not only of one particular political group but all the political groups that existed today. He called for speaking out in unison to India to listen to "our rights and aspiration" and cited the words of J. P. Narayan that "sovereignty of Nagaland in imminently practicable and negotiable" but that "negotiable" can turn into "possible" if Nagas unite.

Rev. Keyho also asserted that Nagas cannot pretend that things were alright with them when it was not. "We cannot expect angels to come and fix things right for us but we must act and begin to mend the broken relationship and

it must begin with someone, somewhere and somehow," he said.

He said "we must seek God and live" and stop playing with God and jeopardising the future of "our younger generations and the generations to come."

FGN representative, I. Temjen Longkumer, narrated the events that lead to the signing of Ceasefire Agreement.

He said this Peace Day celebration was a reminder of wartime days lest the younger generation forget to give the life to their roots.

Longkumer said it was also to "caution us" about what a war could bring to a country in the absence of peaceful means.

The programme was led by NBCC school coordinator Rev. Dr. Mechiehol Savi, bible reading and prayer by NBCC education and communication secretary, Dr. Botoholi, and special song presented by NBCC staff.

Programme was attended by NNC rank and file, public, church leaders, NBCC officials and others.

Shraddha Kapoor, Shashank Arora join Farhan Akhtar's band

Shillong, Sep 7:It has been eight years since the release of Farhan Akhtar-starrer Rock On!! and fans have eagerly waited to watch the Magik band perform again.

The wait seems to be coming to an end now with the makers releasing the first poster of the film's sequelRock On!! 2.

Akhtar shared the poster with his fans on Twitter with the hashtag "ReliveTheMagik".

The poster gives out all the right vibes exuding the energy and enthusiasm that the film represents. The name of the film on the poster only says Rock On, and doesn't mention that it is the sequel. This could probably mean that the makers might change the film's title at a later point.

The tag line on the poster says, 'every generation finds its voice'. It has also given us heads up about the cast. The sequel will see the

Rock On 2 poster entry of Shraddha Kapoor and Shashank Arora, from Titli-fame, while the previous actors Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal and Purab

Kohli will reprise their roles.

Prachi Desai, who debuted in Bollywood with Rock On!!, is missing in the poster, however the actress

will also be a part of the film.

Farhan Akthar kept his fans guessing on social media by posting teasers before the actual release of the poster.

Quality education missing in state: Yitachu

Narrow escape for Assam Rifles patrol in Manipur

Dimapur, Sep 7:Minister of School Education & SCERT Yitachu paid glowing tributes to teachers who he acknowledged as having made contributions for society and reiterated that they deserved to be "saluted and honoured" for their sacrifices.

Yitachu said this while speaking as chief guest at the State Level Teachers' Day function held at the NBCC Convention Hall here Monday. The minister also acknowledged that quality and value-based education was largely lacking in Nagaland despite the state boasting of having over 80% literacy rate.

In order to meet the challenges posed on the state's education system, the minister suggested that imparting quality education should start from the primary education level as it was a crucial stage. He said half the effort would be achieved if providing quality education began from this level . He said that unless there was a fear of God, irrespective of whatever religion, nothing good can come.

Yitachu urged upon teachers to rededicate themselves to the task of fulfilling their roles so as to serve the state and to help it move forward.

Kohima, Sep7:It was a narrow escape for a patrol of 12 Assam Rifles in Manipur's border district of Chandel when insurgents tried to ambush them using a remote-controlled bomb on Sunday, officials said.

Bomb experts from Imphal later rushed there and defused the bomb.

Intelligence sources told IANS that at 2 p.m., the patrolling personnel discerned that a bomb was buried at the side of the village road leading to Kwatha Khnnuou, a little distance away from the Trans-Asian highway No. 1.

The minister's speech largely dealt with the problems in the education system under the state government where some schools recorded nil in the NBSE examinations. He however noted that due to efforts of teachers stories some schools with nil-result were converted to success stories.

He attributed some of the problems on lack of promotional avenues as some teachers retired without promotion after 25 to 30 years service. He also lamented that many teachers under CSS had to undergo months without salaries. Some primary teachers in remote areas were paid meagre monthly salary of Rs.6000 and graduate teachers with Rs.8000, he said.

On shortage of science and maths teachers, the minister attributed some to conversion of these posts causing shortages but expressed the hope that recent recruitment drive for RMSA teachers would help solve the problem.

Commissioner & Secretary School Education F.P.Solo in his speech, said quality education could only be imparted by well trained and qualified teachers. He said nearly 65% of government school teachers and 70% of private school teachers

were still to be trained. Solo said the DoSE has come up with a policy for training the untrained government teachers. Once the policy is implemented, Solo said untrained teachers will not get promotion and their increments will also be stopped after five years.

He also urged private schools to recruit only trained teachers and also encourage untrained teachers to get trained. General secretary All Nagaland Private School Assoociation (ANPSA), NiniSekhose in her speech, said more than 80% of students in Nagaland are from private school and that continuous in-house training was an indispensable component of every private school.

Other highlights included welcome address by Additional Director, School Education, WonthungoTsopoe and presentation of special songs and a life sketch of late Dr. S. Radhakhrishnan

by Ruzhukhrie Government Higher Secondary School Kohima and Honouring of Teachers by T.M. Government Higher Secondary School Kohima. Vote of thanks was proposed by General Secretary ANSTA, VisatoKoso. Altogether 24 teachers from across the state were honoured for the year 2016.

AVC cry foul over land compensation issue for Dimapur airport extension Dimapur, Sep 7:AVC cry foul over land compensation issue for Dimapur airport extension DIMAPUR, SEP 6 (NPN) Exposing the dubious way in which the state government and Airports Authority of India (AAI) reneged on the rate of land compensation to landowners of Aoyimti village for extension of the Dimapur airport Aoyimti Village Council (AVC) in a letter addressed to DC Dimapur dated August 16,2016 disclosed that its numerous appeals for withdrawal of the November 28,2009 letter before negotiations could restart for land deal, were simply ignored.

AVC chairman T. Lima Pongen in a statement revealed that the villagers had quoted Rs.600 per sq.feet as compensation but that the land owners finally agreed to the proposal of the authorities for Rs.450 per sq. feet and which was conveyed vide their letter dated October 16,2009.

However, AVC claimed, that without providing any opportunity to the village, the

joint meeting of the AAI with state chief secretary in presence of the chief minister and parliamentary secretary in -charge transport, through a letter dated November 28,2009 said it was decided that the rate of Rs.450 per sq feet was "too exorbitant" and also cited that presence of National Highway 39 in front of the airport and also petrol pumps near the airport hindered scope for extension of the airport.

AVC said the DC has in a letter dated April 5,2016 wrote about the proposed extension of the airport and to which it wrote a letter dated April 14,2016 for revocation of the November 28,2009 letter. Thereafter, AVC delegation met with the DC Dimapur on June 23,2016 to renew appeal for withdrawal of the November 28,2009 letter but discovered that the letter dated April 14,2016 addressed to the DC Dimapur had never been endorsed to him by his subordinates.

The AVC had responded to the letter issued by the Revenue Officer dated June

23,2016 to the AVC to initiate dialogue with landowners.

However, but said it could not do so unless the November 28,2009 decision was revoked first.

AVC then met with DC Dimapur on July 11,2016 to press for revocation of above letter(Nov.2009) after which the DC agreed to furnish minutes of the November 28,2009 meeting of the SLAA but that the meeting minutes could not be traced in office.

As per advice of the DC Dimapur, the AVC convened a general meeting on August 6,2016 wherein it reaffirmed to demand revocation of the November 28,2009 letter of the SLAA. AVC maintained it should not be treated as a stumbling block to airport extension in view of the above but that the authority involved should be blamed for not responding to numerous appeals. It also pointed out that NH 39 and petrol pumps in the vicinity existed long before the present airport became operational and extension planned.

Police said that there might have been some other bombs buried along the road or hung from the tree branches.

With the arrival of the additional Assam Rifles personnel, a search operation was launched in the nearby areas. However, no suspects were detected. A police officer told IANS that the insurgents must have slipped away towards the no man's land.

There have been some sensational ambushes against the security forces claiming several lives. Attacking security peronnel along the highway linking Manipur to Myanmar in this district have been a recurring feature.

To check the free movement of the insurgents along the international border, the construction of a 10 km long border fence was started at Moreh.

However it was suspended when it was established that the fence was being constructed deep inside Manipur. While over 10 villages would be affected, one village in the state's Ukhrul district, namely Choro Khunnou would entirely go to Myanmar.

Police have registered a case. There has been no claim from any insurgent group of the bomb planting.

DIBRUGARH, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

7 Things You Should Eat This Summer

PAGE 8 LIFESTYLE Here is a checklist which can help us to create a healthiest summer foods menu. Live In Relationship in India - A Closer Look Melons summer's coolest, juiciest and healthiest foods are melons. You can use them in salads, desserts, smoothies, milkshakes and even salsa. They're good for the stomach, propel weight loss and help prevent many common health problems such as cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease and common colds and flues.

Lauki or Bottle Gourd This might not be your favorite vegetable but it's extremely popular for weight loss. It's rich in calcium, magnesium, Vitamin A, C and foliates. The superhero vegetable works well on high blood pressure keeps the heart healthy and is considered an excellent blood purifier.

We asked some of the top nutritionist to help us create a checklist of the healthiest summer foods and here's what they shared.

Melons Summer's coolest, juiciest and healthiest foods are melons. You can use them in salads, desserts, smoothies, milkshakes and even salsa. They're good for the stomach.

The thought of healthy eating probably runs through your mind a dozen times a day. It makes you seriously question that grilled cheese sandwich or the three tier chocolate and butterscotch cake that you conveniently devoured while watching your diet plan fly right out of the window.

Most of us lead lives where we've been inconspicuously sucked into a food routine and are desperately trying to claw our way out

of it. Amidst a number of lifestyle problems to deal with, we tend to forget or ignore granny's simple remedy of eating fresh, seasonal produce.

What's so special about eating foods that are in season? They've got twice as much flavour, that extra crunch and are extremely high on vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients.

Summer bearings include a lot of green vegetables, melons, peaches, corn, mangoes and other fresh and fragrant herbs. Local markets are at their best during summer, when fruits are abundant, and vegetables are as fresh as can be.

Consuming foods that are not in season may come with a risk of chemicals and preservatives that are applied to fruits and veggies to keep them fresh.

Salad leaves Amaranth leaves, rocket leaves, basil and other summer herbs should be tossed in a salad bowl and topped off with a yogurt dressing to make a great summer salad.

They create a power house of nutrition and are a great way to lose weight. Bung in fruits, nuts, white meat, peppers, mint or coriander leaves to make a light and lovely meal.

What to Drink to beat the heat?

Watermelon Juice: Watermelon is approximately 90 per cent water, so it's undoubtedly the best way to keep you hydrated. It helps with digestion and keeps the stomach cool. "Eating watermelon can help protect skin from oxidative stress that contributes to the aging process, clear up acne and brighten a dull complexion Aam Pana - Two glasses of aam pana can help with digestion, constipation and chronic stomach problems like Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Make it at home to ensure the use of recommended quantities of sugar and salt.

Mint water with lemon: One glass of strained mint water with two drops of lemon works wonders. It acts as a liver cleanser, boosts your metabolism and helps those with a low appetite.

Barley Water: Have two glasses a day and in case you find it bland, add a drop of lemon or honey for taste.

Since barley water is rich in fiber, it prevents constipation and also helps in controlling your appetite.

Earlier last year, the Supreme Court of India had thrown its weight behind live in relationships - a practice that is often frowned upon because of what could perhaps be called miscomprehended notion amongst a large chunk of our population about morality and ethical values.

On May 22, 2013, the apex court had observed that if a man and a woman in love decide to live together as a couple, it is well within their right to life and by no means can be deemed a "criminal offence". Understandably the verdict must not have go down well with all Indians - especially considering how there are still many who genuinely believe that premarital relationship between a man and a woman is nothing but a sin! However, despite its inevitable failure to change such mindset amongst a sizable chunk of the population, the SC's ruling was rather a significant one because it provided couples living in such arrangement with the much needed protection of the law of the land.

"If two people, man and woman, want to live together, who can oppose them? What is the offence they commit here? This happens because of the cultural exchange between people," a special three-judge bench of chief justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan, justices Deepak Verma and B.S. Chauhan observed.

The court delivered this landmark judgment while hearing a petition filed by actress Khusboo to quash more than 20 FIRs filed against her by a number of Tamil forums and activist groups. Apparently, the South Indian cine star was brought amidst such legal controversies only because she uttered a few sentences in favor of live in relationships half-a-decade back.

Apparently, Khusboo commented during an interview that there was nothing wrong with "sex before marriage", provided girls took adequate protection against uncalled for pregnancy andsexually transmitted diseases (STD).

Her detractors aggressively retorted by arguing that it was "offensive" and a source of "pub-

Supreme Court's Efforts to Mitigate the Stigma Associated With Live In Relationship lic nuisance" to ask males not to expect virginity from the women they would marry.

However, their argument failed to convince India's highest judicial forum.

"If living together is an offence, then the first complaint should be filed against the Supreme Court, because we have permitted living together," the court said in a rather stern manner.

The bench was referring to a 2006 judgment

by the apex court that asked the police and administration across the country to safeguard runway couples from being harassed or intimated. The court even went a step further by directing the police to initiate action against anyone who resort to violence against such couples.

"It is part of right to life to go away with someone you love," the bench remarked. (Courtesy: Vakilnol.com)

Simple Homemade Remedies to Protect Your Skin from Summer Tan Do you think this summer will eat away your healthy glowing skin? Well, looking at the scorching sun, and burning flames, I think this is the right time to protect your skin from tan and darkness. Skin care in summer calls for special attention because during the summer season the skin natural oils start flowing freely which makes the skin appear dull, oily and blemished. In addition, the increased susceptibility to the UV rays of the sun not only results in skin tanning, but also increases the problems of dark patches and wrinkles. Natural remedies are the best way to remove sunburn and skin tan. Many people go out on summer vacations without proper protection.

Doing this can harm your skin, as it is the most sensitive part of your body.

Tanning is one of the major problems during summer, and most people try to find

M

y nephew remarked recently that in his GCSE computer science class there was just one girl among 29 boys. When I asked him why he thought that was, he replied that he saw nothing unusual - in his opinion computer science was simply a subject "for boys".

This, and a recent visit to a London co-educational and a girls' school on the same day, showed me that many of my assumptions about what was good for girls had been utterly wrong.

Far from being places of equal opportunity and preparation for the real world, even the best coeducational schools do not celebrate girls' achievements. Worse, girls continually struggle to get their voices heard amongst rowdy cajoling boys. The girls' school I visited, by comparison, was doing a much better job of overcoming gender stereotypes associated with STEM subjects.

It was a temple to female achievement and had hall-

tions on the skin before going out into the sun helps in protecting the skin from the harsh UV-A and UV-B rays of the sun. The sunscreen lotion should be applied at least 15 to 30 minutes before going out in the sun.

Keep yourself hydrated at all times by drinking at least 15 to 20 glasses of water throughout the day.

This also helps in preventing skin dryness and keeping the skin moisturized.

a quick solution to it by using chemical laden bleach or opting from cosmetic peeling procedures. But, these quick solutions have several side effects and cause severe damage to the skin.

Therefore, you should know how to protect your skin from burning summer sun with simple home remedies

that also function as natural remedy for pimple and acne removal

getting tanned by following these few simple skin tips for summer

Helpful Skin Tips for summer

The first and foremost thing that should be listed in your summer skin care list is a good sunscreen from a reliable company with SPF of 40 or above. Applying sunscreen creams and lo-

Now, you can beat the summer tan and flaunt your short dresses and tank tops in style without the fear of

Specially formulated sun protection skin should be applied by people who like to spend time in the sun or swim regularly. It helps in preventing sunburn and formation of rashes and blisters. The creams should be re-applied every 20 minutes because it can be washed away with Swimming in chlorinated water speeds up the tanning process, so it is mandatory to cleanse your skin and hair

Co-educational schools are bad for girls women do in working life. ways festooned with imWhen girls are amongst ages of high-achieving boys they feel a greater women. The school surcompulsion to be feminine rounds its girls with pho- often without even tos of female MPs, scienrealising it. tists and entrepreneurs. As a consequence the girls These stereotypes are imwho attend are more likely peding girls' achievements. to see themselves as future Girls from single sex leaders. schools are almost two and In an all female environa half times more likely to ment there's no reason to study physics at A-Level assume that subjects have than girls who gender: computing and science Belinda Parmar attend co-ed schools. The classes are all number of girls studying full of girls. It's not uncomputing at A-Level this seemly for a girl to imagine year decreased again from herself as a chemist, a an already dismally low 297 primeminister, or possibly to 245, just under 6.5% of both. the total number of students taking the subject.

The second school I visited was co-educational. As Co-educational schools a product of this kind of show a kind of unintenschool myself, I had altional systematic bias. ways believed that the coThey teach a science and ed system was better for history curriculum which girls: sharing classes with mainly emphasises the the boys is supposed to achievements of remarktoughen us up for whatever able men. There are relastruggles lie ahead. tively few female protagoPart of this is true - coedunists in text-books -women cational schools are replete represent just 27% of all with real world problems central characters. most noticeably the girls This reflects the sad truth feel under the same kind of that for much of history, gender pressure that

women have been relatively powerless and unimportant. It's hardly surprising that girls leave education with the notion that high achievement is not for them.

One might argue that the girls-only school is teaching a biased version of history by over-emphasising women's contributions, but the reality is that history has created its own gender-bias.

The last thing a self-conscious 13 year old girl needs is a biased view of the world, we need to celebrate the few female heroes that already exist, and uncover the ones that history has glossed over.

I cannot help thinking of that lone girl in my nephew's computer science class. I imagine she must be brave and determined to study computing. It cannot be easy being the only girl in class.

Lots of girls would like to do what she has chosen, but social pressure and competition with boys means that very few girls have the courage to follow

their calling, especially if they are interested in 'geeky' subjects.

The girls-school students are simply better off than her in one regard: they are free to choose to study what they want without anybody compelling them to conform to traditional roles. There are no boys (like my nephew) to innocently inform her that she's in the wrong classroom.

It seems rather ironic that the easiest way to eliminate this gender bias from education is to segregate our children. But that's just a quick-fix - we need to work much harder to eliminate this kind of bias and celebrate female heroes within our co-educational schools. Girls will only be able to get a fair chance in life when the boys they study alongside see them as equals, and we're not there yet.

Belinda Parmar is the founder of social enterprise Little Miss Geek which campaigns to celebrate female tech pioneers

with fresh water after taking a swim in the pool.

Just like winter, it is important to use a moisturizer in summer also, but it should be a water-based moisturizer that effectively tones and moisturizes the skin without making it too oily.

It is important to keep the skin of the face fresh and clean by washing it with cold water 3 to 4 times a day, face cleansers should not be used more than twice per day.

Toning the face with a soothing herbal toner is a natural treatment for oily skin that helps in reducing excess oil, sebum and dirt from the skin surface.

It is best to avoid going out in the sun as much as possible. You should try to avoid the sun during 11 A.M to 4 P.M because the sun rays are the harshest at this time.

Don't apply perfume on your skin while out in the sun because the psoralen present in perfumes, especially citrus perfumes can stain your skin permanently when the react with the sun rays.

In a hurry to apply the sunscreen don't skip your lip protection and eye creams because the skin around your eyes and lips are really delicate that is more susceptible to tan and wrinkles.

In case you forget to apply sunscreen while going out in the sun, you can make up for the damage caused by applying natural aloe vera gel or cool green tea on your face to soothe the burnt skin.

Warm showers during the summer season can further dry out your skin ans make it susceptible to tanning. So, opt for cool show-

ers in order to keep the skin fresh and hydrated.

Wear mineral makeup during summer because it is lighter than the cream based ones which allow the skin to breathe and lasts longer in sweating conditions.

Usage of sunglasses, hats and other accessories minimizes the UV radiations from reaching your body. Opt for a widebrimmed hat instead of caps because it provides complete protection to your entire face.

When it comes to skin care, a lot depends on the right foods. Eat skinfriendly foods such as vegetables and fruits in the form of salads, steamed veggies, juices and smoothies in order to load up on antioxidants and flavonoids and reduce the intake of sugar, refined foods and processed foods.

Barefoot sandals are the new beach accessory “These handmade sandals cost anywhere between Rs 500-2000.�

Heading to the beach destination for a vacation? Do not forget to pack barefoot sandals. Yes, these are the next must-have accessories. As its name suggests, the accessory looks like a sandal, but is not. It is a sole-less shoe, more like a leg chain. These stunners are perfect for occasions when you can't wear a sandal. What's more?

You can DIY. Bengaluru-

based craftsperson Ishara, who makes the barefoot sandals, said, "I went to the Andamans recently and started making these sandals on a whim. Very soon, it became popular and I had a busy time on the beach. I generally use macrame patterns to make them, which does not require any needle. But you can use anything - thread, shells, beads and crystals

- to make them."

Junk-jewellery-maker Sonali Sarkar said, "In my recent trip to Ibiza, Spain, I saw that boho jewellery was the order of the day.

What caught my eyes were barefoot sandals, which looked extremely stylish. I am happy to see it coming to India now. I would say style it with a pair of shorts and a nice flowy top."

EDUCATION

DIBRUGARH, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Journalism as a career option changing and difficult situations Good communication skills team cohesiveness

SKILLS REQUIRED

confidence

Command over language adhering to deadlines

the ability to differentiate between fact and fiction

enthusiasm

Alertness Adaptive and tolerant of

Inquisitive and investigative mind

sensitivity to different views and lifestyles patience and perseverance cultur ereligion, social and current affairs.

in-depth knowledge about various fields such as politics

Pen is mightier than the sword. Even today, the younger generation is attracted to journalism. Everyday, there are several events happening across the world — political , cultural, religious, educational, social and natural events, etc. We come to know about these events sitting in our houses.

How is that possible?

Through mass communication, providing information to a large crowd at the same time. But, for this, someone has to collect the information as well as present it.

This is the main aim of journalism. Journalism includes investigating, analysing and reporting local as well as world events, trends, current affairs, and so on.

QUALIFICATION Journalism courses are offered at graduation and postgraduation levels.

After completion in a related graduation field, one may complete a Master's in journalism or mass communication.

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BEST COLLEGES FOR JOURNALISM Indian Institute of Mass Communication Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi About IIMC IIMC provides world class teaching, training and research, thus preparing students to take on the challenges of a highly competitive world.

The IIMC Society, an autonomous body funded by the Government of India through the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India.

Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication

To become a journalist, one can complete a Bachelor's in mass communication/ mass media/journalism after +2.

A graduate (who has a flair for writing) from any other field can also opt for a postgraduate course in journalism.

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The most important fact is that people generally feel that journalism is all about writing. It is. However, it is also about reading and most importantly, the ability to express one's thoughts on varied topics. Journalism is for people who are ready to explore various opportunities 24/7, without the constraints of cultural upbringing, gender, and are also ready to go beyond geographical boundaries.

JOB PROSPECTS There are different categories in which the media industry can be divided — print and electronic. As the name suggests, everything that is printed comes under print media, which includes newspapers, magazines, journals, tabloids, dailies and books.

On the other hand, electronic media includes content on television, radio and the internet. With changes in the society, even this field has undergone a radical change.

Therefore, one has to perform at the highest level and be able to work under difficult situations. However , if one persists with hard work and passion, a career in journalism can be a fulfiling and lucrative option.

A journalist has to cover stories/features on various aspects of life i.e. political, financial, leisure, crime, sports, entertainment, spiritual, educational, infrastructure, technological, medical, and so on.

Not to forget, along with the newspapers, there has been an increase in the number of magazines too.

Specialised magazines are available in the field of fashion, beauty, family, for youth, travel, medical, technological, lifestyle, education, sports, etc.

They can be in many languages. Some of the work opportunities are in the areas of advertising agencies; educational institutes , magazines, news papers, portals/websites of publications , publishing houses, radio channels as well as television channels. While there are opportunities in this field, it is a competitive field.

Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore About IIJNM The institute offers a broad range of practical skills andconcepts involving the gathering, editing and presentation of information, and prepare them for a career in journalism.

Powerful Career Advice That Every College Student Needs To Know Everyone turns into a Yes-man to get a job after college. That is why many people go through their careers hating their job or jumping off from one company to another.

People go to college to get a degree and to pursue their passion and interest. Unfortunately, once they step outside the university they make choices different from the things that they want to be. They seem to become oblivious of their own goals.

Life in the real world is different from being a student. Challenges are inevitable as well as failures. However, if you focus on your strengths and use your weaknesses to improve yourself, nothing is impossible to a determined person.

College doesn’t only prepare you for a job rather it’s a preparation for life. A college diploma will open doors of opportunities. It will show you how to get there. But remember, your destination — your future success — are yours to choose.

You are young. It’s okay to make mistakes.

If you get into a wrong career path, or you meet a bad boss, or you’re dissatisfied with your job, it’s okay that’s normal. In the span of your career journey, you will surely make mistakes and fail many times. You’re still inexperienced so enjoy exploring life. Fix your mistakes and learn from them, then move forward- That’s the joy of learning.

Whether you’ve tailored a long-term plan or you see new possibilities for your future career, these powerful pieces of career advice will empower you as you encounter difficulties in facing reality.

skills needed for your job application. Of course, you can set your eyes towards your goal but do not forget everything you’ve learned and experienced while you’re on your way there.

While you’re young, have a clear vision of your future. Even though you’re still clueless with your destination just think of what you wanted to become. Fill your mind with positive thoughts, dreams, and beliefs so that it would manifest into your life. Stop worrying, stop complaining. Do not let the idea of “what if’s” corrupt your dreams. You might not control everything that may happen to you but you have a choice to take it or leave it behind.

Successful people didn’t wait for opportunities to knock on their doors. They created it that’s why they’re reaping what they have sown. Apply this truth to your life and you’ll definitely accomplish everything on your own.

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”- Jim Ryun Staying consistently motivated in reaching your goals will eventually become your habit. If you continuously do things properly then you’ll keep going until you get to your destination. When you’re motivated, you have a reason to do what you love.

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”- Thomas A. Edison Failures happen to anyone and yes, it happens all the time. Don’t feel hopeless after failing many times.

You just have to understand perfectly the purpose of failure in your life in order to realize that it is something you need to succeed.

Giving up will stop you from achieving greatness and making a difference. So instead of thinking about quitting, why not take it as an opportunity to make things way better?

“Opportunities “We become what don’t happen, you them.”we think about.”- create Chris Grosser Earl Nightingale

“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”- Winston Churchill

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.”“Enter every ac- Albert Einstein tivity without giving mental recogniEveryone wants to be tion to the possibil- successful in life. But, inity of defeat. Con- stead of running behind centrate on your success, aim for excelstrengths, instead of lence. Strive for it and you’ll become your weaknesses… eventually successful. on your powers, instead of your prob“Think big and lems.”- Paul J. don’t listen to Meyer people who tell you

fident that you can reach it. If you desire to get a particular job, even if it seems impossible to achieve, never stop believing and do your best to get it. You can start from taking small steps until you reach goal.

it can’t be done.

Life’s too short to think small.”Timothy Ferriss Dream big and act on it to make it happen. Do what you’re passionate about and embrace it.

Whatever you enjoy doing make it your profession. Satisfy your inner interest before others. It’s you who can make your dream come true and not them. Take a chance and trust yourself.

“In between goals is a thing called life, that has to be lived and enjoyed.”- Sid Caesar You can concentrate on your goals but do not forget to have life. Study effectively and work hard but don’t forget to relax and enjoy a bit. Go out with friends and have

quality time with your family. Pursue your goals while living a balanced life.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”- Eleanor Roosevelt

have talent for and you love doing. Using your interest as your basis in finding your career path will help you determine the right direction towards your goals. If you love your profession, you will have a great time doing the job and less likely to experience stress.

career. Not education.

Not being born with hidden talents. Desire.”Bobby Unser

Having a strong desire or will is what keeps you from achieving your goals. If you desire to succeed in life, you can do everything to make your goal a reality. This gives “Too many of us you hope, inspiration, and “It is good to have Envision yourself living are not living our driving force to move forto your dream and figure dreams because we ward and accomplish an end to journey toward; but it is the something. out how you can achieve it. If you dream to be- are living our journey that matcome a business person, fears.”- Les Brown “To accomplish ters, in the end.”teacher, doctor, nurse, great things, we Ernest Hemingway There will be moments engineer, etc. then plan must not only act, how you’re going to reach when you doubt your own but also dream, not It’s good to have a goal ability to succeed.

You it. No matter what life only plan, but also so you know where lose enthusiasm and drive throws at you, keep goyou’re heading at. Howing and live to your pur- to keep going. But instead believe.”- Anatole ever, aside from focusing of letting yourself defeat France pose. on your destination, it’s by your own fears, why the long journey that will not give yourself a fair “Choose a job you A dream without action matter in the end. The to do everything is dead. Having dreams love, and you will chance that you can. You never without believing on it is goal of most college stunever have to work know where your courdents probably is to have useless. If you dream a good career. You study a day in your life.”- age will take you. make sure it’s big, plan on “Desire! That’s the how to get it and be con- hard to complete your Confucius education and acquire the Do something that you one secret of every man’s

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AAP's Ashutosh Says Will Appear Before Rahul pitches for farm loan waiver on Day 2 of UP yatra Women's Panel To Explain His Column "Making a strong New delhi, Sep 7: Aam Aadmi Party leader Ashutosh said today that he would appear before the country's top women's rights body to explain a column he wrote for ndtv.com on the removal of Delhi minister Sandeep Kumar over a sex scandal.

The National Commission for Women has called Ashutosh's comments "reprehensible and demeaning".

"I have decided to appear before NCW tomorrow as I have been asked by the panel, to present my views (sic)," Ashutosh said in tweet today. He is scheduled to meet NCW chairperson Lalitha Kumaramangalam tomorrow at 11:30 am tomorrow.

Ashutosh's column for ndtv.com was published on Thursday before Sandeep Kumar, 36, was accused of rape by a woman who featured in a sex video with him.

Ashutosh, said in his blog that the sexual act was a private and consensual one, that the media over-reacted to the scandal and exaggerated its import, and that the party sacked Mr Kumar because of "perception man-

Kashmir youth should understand Pak gameplan: BJYM Jammu, Sep 7: Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) today asked the youths of Kashmir not to fall prey to the anti-India designs of separatists and Pakistan.

BJYM state president Suresh Ajay Magotra said youths should not waste their time, talent and energy in activities like stone pelting but utilise it in getting best education to become responsible citizens.

"We make a fervent appeal to the youth of Kashmir to understand the game plan of separatists and Pakistan and not fall prey to their anti-India designs," he said.

He also welcomed the recent announcement of Rs 200 crore sports package to the youth of J&K and said it can prove beneficial for the youth as more infrastructure and related facilities can be added for sports activities.

Kejriwal to start Punjab tour tomorrow New Delhi, Sep 7: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal will start a four-day tour of the state on Thursday. He will meet party volunteers and members of committees to resolve various issues, said party sources. " As per the schedule finalised this evening, Kejriwal will stay in the house of a party volunteer, Ludhiana Management Association president Dr KPS Kang, at Jhande village in the district from September 8 to 10. On September 11, he will visit Patiala for an interaction with doctors. Later that day, he will release the farmers' manifesto at Baghapurana in Moga district.

The National Commission for Women has accused Ashutosh of defending Sandeep Kumar. agement."

Speaking to NDTV on the summon last week, Ms Kumaramangalam said Ashutosh should "admit to his mistake in defending the sacked minister'. She said the tone of the piece was derogatory towards women.

Ashutosh in response to the summons had tweeted on Monday saying, "I hope Lalitha Kumarmangalam, member of BJP Nat Ex/chairman NCW is summoning every writer who wrote about consensual sex. NO

pick and choose (sic)."

Ms Kumaramangalam has said Ashutosh was wrong to jump the gun and pronounce Sandeep Kumar innocent when a police investigation was on.

"The Commission has taken a note in the larger interest because we feel that as a spokesperson of a party, that governs Delhi and a party whose members have been accused of many incidents of violence against women, should not be writing a blog like this which reeks of patriarchy and misogyny." she said.

Ashutosh's column elaborates on how neither the sexual habits nor romantic relationships of Indian politicians have historically not been a cause of public concern or judgement. He lists the examples of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

The Congress and the BJP say that Ashutosh has insulted Mahatma Gandhi by referring to him in the same breath as a man who is now accused of rape. In his blog, Ashutosh refers to Gandhiji's close ties with Sarla Chaudhary. (PTI)

New Delhi, Sep 7: He claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi waived loans to the tune of Rs 1.10 lakh crore of "big industrialists and rich people" in the past two years while he forgot the plight of farmers who are carrying the burden of the entire country.

"In the past two years, Narendra Modi has waived loans of Rs 1.10 lakh crore.

Not of small farmers but of big industrialists and rich people. If Modiji wants to waive loans of the rich, it is his decision. He is the Prime Minister and he can do so.

We are not against it.

farmer is crying, big industrialists are not," he told reporters here.

He said there are reports from various states that farmers are committing suicide due to scarcity of water, issues of fertiliser, loans, MSP and power.

"In our 'khaat sabha', the farmers told us that the government should take the burden on their shoulders.

There is no burden on big industrialists, but the farmer is carrying the burden of the entire country on his shoulders. That is why we started this yatra," he said.

"We have only one demand.

You should not run a 'suitboot sarkar'. You should run a government for the poor.

If you want to waive loans of big industrialists, then do it for farmers too. Don't forget the farmer, because the

Seeking to strengthen the party's base in Uttar Pradesh ahead of next year's Assembly election, Gandhi kicked off a monthlong 'mahayatra' during which he would traverse 2,500 kms across the state to hear out the farmers and

"We strongly condemn Azam Khan for his controversial remark on Babasaheb and hope that if he (Khan) cannot give proper respect to the great leader because of the casteist policies of his party, he should not also try to humiliate him by making false statements," she said.

"It is one thing if Azam Khans statement is part of

any electoral politics under the casteist policy of the Samajwadi Party, or else he should tender an apology for harming the sentiments of Babasahebs followers by issuing such wrong and controversial statement," Mayawati said in a statement issued here.

On a visit to Ghaziabad on Monday to inaugurate the Haj House, Khan without naming Ambedkar had said that "the statue (of Ambedkar) pointing its finger into the distance seems to say that not only does it own the plot of land on which it stands, but also the one towards which it points its finger."

give voice to them in highlighting their plight.

He said Congress was not in power at the Centre and in the state, thus it could not help the farmers directly.

"But we will raise their voice through agitation," he said.

"Our only target is to put

pressure on the Prime Minister and the NDA/BJP government and we want loans to be waived, just as we waived Rs 70,000 crore (during our tenure). We will put pressure on them. We will travel from here to Delhi and talk to farmers, listen to their

problems and understand them and take them to Modiji," he said.

Congress has been out of power for the last 27 years in Uttar Pradesh, where Assembly polls are due early next year. (PTI)

All Party Delegation Achieved Hotel electrician held for obscene gestures Nothing, Says Omar

Mayawati demands apology from Azam Khan Lucknow, Sep 7: Condemning senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan for his controversial remark on B R Ambedkar, BSP president Mayawati today demanded an apology from him for hurting the sentiments of Babasahebs followers.

Rahul Gandhi. A file Photo

pitch for farm loan waiver on the second day of his yatra in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh today, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said the Modi government should run a government for the poor and look into the plight of the farmers who are "crying".

The All Party Delegation (APD), which visited the unrest-hit Kashmir this week, achieved "nothing" and there is "no sense of urgency" to control the situation, National Conference leader and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said.

Srinagar, Sep 7:The All Party Delegation (APD), which visited the unrest-hit Kashmir this week, achieved "nothing" and there is "no sense of urgency" to control the situation, National Conference leader and former ChiefMinister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday.

"I'm struggling to find a single achievement that the all party delegation can lay

claim to after visiting J&K. Nothing comes to mind as yet!" Omar tweeted.

His tweet came shortly after the members of the delegation, which was headed by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, met in New Delhi to discuss the outcome of the two-day visit on September 4 and 5 to Kashmir.

The delegation issued a statement, appealing for peace in the Valley.

Omar said if the delegation

had to issue just an appeal, it could have done it without visiting the Valley.

"If all they had to do was issue this tame & sterile appeal they could very easily have done so without wasting the time and money on a visit," he said.

"75 people have died, 1000s of civilians & security personnel have been injured and there is no sense of urgency in getting a grip on things!" he added.

A unanimous statement of the APD released appealed to the people of the state to shun the path of violence and resolve all the issues through dialogue and discussion.

Earlier, Omar asked Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to own the "responsibility" for the current situation in the Valley.

"It's time for @MehboobaMufti to stop blaming everyone around her & take responsibility for mess J&K is in," Omar said.

He was commenting on Mehbooba's statement yesterday in which she had blamed separatists for the continuing violence. (PTI)

to foreign tourist

Jodhpur, Sep 7: An electrician of a hotel has been arrested for allegedly making explicit sexual overtures towards a foreign tourist in her room.

The alleged incident occurred on Tuesday night when he was sent to the room for fixing some electrical problem.

According to the SHO (Ratanada) Indra Singh, a Spanish female tourist had come to Jodhpur on September 5 and was staying in the hotel Park Plaza.

"On Tuesday late night, she encountered some electrical problem in her room, due to which the lights of her room went out. She intimated the reception and an electrician Chhotelal, who lives in hotel campus itself, was sent to rectify the problem," said Singh.

In her complaint, she has alleged that after fixing the

problem, Chhotelal suddenly turned towards her, dropped his pant and offered her to have intercourse.

When she resisted, he tried to grab her, the complaint says.

The woman scolded him and threatened to raise an alarm, after which he fled from the room, the complaint adds.

In the morning, she told her local guide about the incident and both of them complained to the hotel manager, who tendered an apology and took both of them to the police to register a complaint against the electrician, the SHO said.

"We registered the case under section 354(A) of IPC on her complaint, recorded her statements and arrested Chhotelal after preliminary interrogation," Singh said

Initiate dialogue with 25 New Judges Likely To Be all stakeholders in Appointed By Weekend J&K: All-party team New Delhi, Sep 7 : The all-party delegation (APD) that visited Jammu and Kashmir this week on Wednesday asked the Central and the state governments to take steps for a dialogue with "all stakeholders" but asserted that there can be no compromises on the issue of national sovereignty.

The members of the delegation, headed by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, met here today and discussed the outcome of their interactions with the civil society, political parties and government officials during the visit on September 4 and 5.

A unanimous statement of the APD released after the meeting appealed to the people of the state to shun the path of violence and resolve all the issues through dialogue and discussion.

Without making any reference to separatists, including Hurriyat Conference, the statement asked the Central and state governments "to take steps for a dialogue with all stakeholders". While some Opposition leaders met Hurriyat Conference leaders lodged in various sub jails, hardliner Syed Ali Shah Geelani refused to meet them.

Expressing serious concern over the prevailing situation in the state, the

statement said the members of the delegation were of the view that there is no place for violence in a civilised society.

"There can be no compromises on the issues of na-

should be no compromise on national security, all stake-holders should be included in talks for a political resolution.

After the meeting, CPM general secretary Sitaram

What they asked for: Political dialogue with all-stakeholders, including Hurriyat leaders Stopping use of pellet guns and ensuring complete treatment of injured persons Crackdown on weekly hartals to bring law and order situation back to normal Stop radicalisation of youths through madarsas and mosques Left parties wanted withdrawal of AFSPA from civilian areas

tional sovereignty," it added.

The meeting asked both the governments to take steps to ensure that education institutions, government offices and commercial establishment start functioning normally at the earliest.

They requested the government to take effective steps to ensure security for all citizens and provide medical treatment to citizens and security personnel injured in agitation.

Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge said although there

Yechurry said that he had favoured some confidence-building measures immediately, which included banning the pellet guns, medical help to the injured and probe alleged excesses by the security forces.

The measures include compensation to civil victims of violence, withdrawal of use of pellet guns, announcement with regard to withdrawal of AFSPA from civil area and implementation employment generating schemes on war footing.

New Delhi: Appointment of nearly 25 new judges to various high courts is likely to be cleared by this weekend, days before the issue of delay in execution of collegium's recommendations comes up for hearing in the Supreme Court.

Sources said nearly 25 fresh appointments to at least six high courts are based on the recommendation of the Supreme Court collegium made in AprilMay. There are nearly 74 recommendations under process at the government's end.

Most of the recommendations are likely to fructify into appointments by the end of September, barring "a few" cases where the executive and the judiciary have "difference of opinion," they said.

Usually, the process of appointing judges takes between 60 to 75 days. "The fresh appointments were in the pipeline and should not be linked to the next date of hearing next week," a sourc insisted.

The fresh appointments are to be made to the Allahabad, Calcutta, Delhi, Rajasthan and the Bombay high courts among others.

Observing that justice delivery system is "collapsing", the Supreme Court had on August 12 sent out a stern message to the Centre over non-execution of

Photo for Reprensation. collegium's decision to transfer and appoint Chief Justices and judges in High Courts, saying it will not tolerate the "logjam" and would intervene to make it accountable.

Asking Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi to seek instructions from the Centre, a bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur, who also heads the five-member apex court collegium, said, "We won't tolerate logjam in judges' appointment which is stifling its judicial

work. We will fasten accountability."

Now, Rohatgi is likely to furnish a chart before the apex court to inform it on the present position of the recommendations made by the collegium.

The bench said that it may intervene on "judicial" side as the eight-month old decision of the collegium on transfer and appointment of the HC judges has not been given effect to.

"Why there is mistrust?

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guishing? 75 names have been recommended by the Collegium but there seems to be no response. Even appointment of Chief Justices are pending.

The bench also referred to the data with regard to vacancies in various high courts including Kerala, Uttarakhand and Karnataka and said, "The vacancy in high courts has risen to 43 per cent and there are four million cases pending in the high courts. The whole system is collapsing".

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Modi meets Abe in Laos Vientiane, Sep 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe after arriving here and discussed ways to strengthen strategic bilateral ties.

"Discussing stronger ties with Japan...PM Narendra Modi meets Japan PM Shinzo Abe," the Prime Minister's Office tweeted as the almost 45 minutes-long bilateral talks began. Modi will attend the 14th ASEAN India Summit and 11th East Asia summit tomorrow. He will also have bilaterals with leaders of Myanmar and South Korea. There could be more "pull aside" talks tomorrow with leaders, officials said. This is Modi's second meeting with Abe in less than six months. They had met on the sidelines of the Nuclear Security Sum-

Modi meets Abe in Laos mit in Washington in April.

Earlier, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported that the two leaders are likely to discuss cooperation in the defence sector. Japan's maritime self-defence force and

the Indian and US navies conducted Malabar joint maritime security exercises in June and Japanese and Indian defence ministers agreed in July to repeat the joint drill next year. The lead-

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton spar over emails and tax returns

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her Republican rival Donald Trump.

work that many of you are doing and your outlets are doing. What have we learned? We have learned that Donald Trump has been bankrupt in his company six times.

"He has been sued about 4,000 times. He has been accused repeatedly of fraudulent behaviour," she alleged.

"Truly, the list goes on and on, the scams, the frauds, the questionable relationships, the business activities that have stiffed workers, refused to pay small businesses. So clearly his tax returns tell a story that an American people deserve and need to know.

"And his continuing claim that he can't release his tax returns because he is under audit has been disproved repeatedly," she said.

Meanwhile, Trump, 70, attacked Clinton over the email controversy.

ers are also expected to discuss investment and other economic cooperation, the report said.

The friendship between India and Japan has a long history rooted in spiritual affinity and strong cultural and civilizational ties. Over the years, the two co untries have built upon these values and created a partnership based on both principle and pragmatism. Bilateral ties have been singularly free of any kind of dispute, ideological, cultural or territorial.

The relationship is unique and one of mutual respect manifested in generous gestures and sentiments, and of standing by each other at times of need. The beginning of the 21st century witnessed a dramatic transformation in bilateral ties. The global partnership formed

the foundation for the strengthening ties in diverse fields, including identifying strategic convergences.

Economic relations between India and Japan have vast potential for growth, given the obvious complementarities that exist between the two Asian economies. Japan's interest in India is increasing due to variety of reasons including India's huge and growing market and its resources, especially the human resources.

The signing of the historic India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and its implementation from August 2011 is expected to further accelerate growth of trade, economic and commercial relations between the two countries. (PTI)

Indian national held in Pak for smuggling Lahore, Sep 7:An Indian national was arrested at Wagah railway station along Indo-Pak border for smuggling over two lakh Pakistani rupees, officials said.

According to press release issued by the Customs Department here yesterday, the Indian passenger was travelling from Lahore to Indiaby Samjhota Express and was carrying Pakistani currency more than the

permissible limit of Rs 3,000.

It did not mention the name of the Indian national citing "security reasons."

A total of Rs 2,25,000 Pakistani rupee was recovered from his luggage, the statement said.

The amount recovered from the suspect has been seized and a case has been registered against him. (PTI)

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As per UN resolution, Pak will have to withdraw Army from PoK: Former Cabinet Secy New Delhi, Sep 7: As India and Pakistan's tug-of-war on Kashmir refuses to bite the dust, Former Special Secretary of Cabinet Secretariat Tilak Devasher in an interview with ANI gave some eloquent insights on the same, on Pakistan's stand on terrorism, Pakistan and China's relationship and much more.

Devasher also talked about the recent statement of Pakistan Army Chief Raheel Sharif's statement that the solution to Kashmir is the implementation of the UN resolution. He said that it was less of an Army chief speech but more of a President or PM's.

He further took a swipe at the UN resolution being referred by saying, 'I am not sure how many people in Pakistan have read what the UN resolution actually says'.

Devasher said that there is huge deterioration in relations between US and Pakistan. The terrorism being aided under the wings of

United Nations Charter is now in Sanskrit

Want to see justice, accountability in 26/11 Mumbai terror attack: U.S

Akbaruddin also tweeted a photo of the Charter's Sanskrit cover.

Tripathi is Secretary of the Lucknow-based Akhila Bharatiya Sanskrit Parishad.

The United Nations Charter was signed on 26 June 1945, in San Francisco, at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organisation, and came into force on 24 October 1945.

The Charter is available in all six official languages of the UN.

Washington, Sep 7: Asserting that Washington has been very clear that it wants to see accountability and justice in the case of the 26/ 11 Mumbai terror attack, the United States said it is making its concerns clear that Pakistan needs to go after all the terrorist groups operating or seeking safe haven on their soil.

Speaking at the daily press briefing, the US State Department Deputy Spokesperson, Mark C. Toner said that Washington has long encouraged and pushed for greater counterterrorism cooperation which includes the sharing of intelligence between India and Pakistan in the Mumbai terror attack.

"We've been very clear that we want to see accountability and justice in the case of the Mumbai attacks, and as you noted, there were American citizens who lost their lives in that - those terrible attacks. We've long encouraged and pushed for greater counterterrorism cooperation, and that includes the sharing of intelligence between India and Pakistan in that regard," Toner said.

Hillary Clinton not provided Blackberry

by State Dept: Official Washington, Sep 7: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was not provided with a State Department Blackberry during her tenure as the Secretary of State in the first term of the Obama administration, a senior US official has said.

The clarification from the State Department comes days after the FBI in an investigation report on Clinton's email scandal said that she used as many as 13 different devices during her tenure as the Secretary of State.

"I can't really speak to how many devices she may or may not have had in her possession. What I would say is - and we've said this before is that she never had or possessed or was provided with a State Department BlackBerry," Toner said when asked about the FBI's report in this regard.

"All we can say is that she was never provided with a State Department Blackberry. But of course, we always take these kinds of reports seriously. (PTI)

The Taj in Mumbai under attack during the 2008 terror strike.

Toner further emphasized that the U.S. has made its concerns clear that Pakistan needs to go after all the terrorist groups operating in the country over the terrorist attacks, which includes 26/11.

"We want to see full accountability for these terrible attacks. We're working with Pakistan, we're making our concerns clear that they need to go after all the ter-

rorist groups that are operating or seeking safe haven on their soil. And that's been our clear objective for a long time now. We've seen progress, but we need to see more," he added.

On being asked on the former U.S. ambassador to the UN and Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad recent statement that the U.S. should consider taking some kind of sanctions

against Pakistan for not taking enough action against these terrorist network , Toner said, "I don't think we're even at that point. I mean, we continue to have, as I said, conversations with the highest level of the Government of Pakistan. And our basic point in all of these conversations is that Pakistan must target all militant groups, including those that target Pakistan's neigh-

resolution, Pak will have to withdraw Army from PoK and Gilgit Baltistan. And if this happens, there will be a huge uprising,China would be worried about its investment.

The former Secretary explained how China is being the pillar behind Pakistan's motives for its own good and the resolution to Kashmir issue will never be a call taken by China. (PTI)

crimes in the region and supporting terrorism in fact shed the blood of Muslims in Iraq, Syria and Yemen."

Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia were already at rock bottom before the regional rivals started trading barbs this week ahead of the start of the annual hajj pilgrimage on Saturday.

"I just want to start by referencing something that Donald Trump told ABC News. He said that the American people don't care about his tax returns. In fact, he has also said it is none of our business. I just think he is dead wrong.

"The reason presidential candidates, going back decades, have released their tax returns is because the American people want to know," Clinton told reporters travelling with her on the campaign plane on Tuesday.

"If they are going to entrust a president with the management of our country's finances, they want to know, how did this person handle his or her own finances, which is one of the reasons why we've released 40 years of tax returns," she said.

"It's especially important given what we are discovering, not from Trump himself, but from the kind of

United Nations, Sep 7 : The UN Charter, the seminal treaty of the United Nations, has now been translated into Sanskrit.

"The Charter is now in Sanskrit. Thank you Dr Jitendra Kumar Tripathi for this pioneering effort," India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin tweeted late yesterday.

Pakistan has led to support being withdrawn by the States as well. The United States of America had previously been providing financial support to Pakistan to fight terrorism however the recent terrorist acts have witnessed that side getting colder.

The former Secy said that though he was not sure how many in Pakistan understand but as per the UN

Iran President Calls On Muslims To Punish Saudi 'Crimes

Washington, Sep 7: With the race to the White House intensifying, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her Republican rival Donald Trump have accused each other of trying to "hide something" from the public.

While Clinton charged Trump with not releasing his tax returns as he had to "hide something" from the people, the Republican nominee accused the former secretary of state of the same over the emails deleted by her during her tenure as the top American diplomat.

Clinton, 68, indicated she will make Trump's tax returns an election issue, saying the reality TV star is "dead wrong" if he thinks it is none of the American people's business as before entrusting a president with the country's finances they would want to know how the person handled personal finances.

"When is she going to release her emails? Let her release her emails and I'll release my tax returns immediately," he told Fox News last night.

Clinton in the past had said that she deleted some 30,000 emails which were personal related to things like yoga and marriage planning.

Trump says he does not believe this and has been seeking to find out those emails. Clinton "probably knows how to find them", he said. (PTI)

The former Secy said that though he was not sure how many in Pakistan understand but as per the UN resolution, Pak will have to withdraw Army from PoK and Gilgit Baltistan.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on Muslims to punish saudi crimes.

Iran, Sep 7: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called Wednesday on the Muslim world to unite and punish the Saudi government for its handling of the hajj pilgrimage and wider actions in the region.

"Regional countries and the world of Islam should take coordinated actions to resolve problems and punish the Saudi govern-

bors, and eliminate all safe havens."

He added that the U.S. has received response from Pakistan that they have assured to do the same.

"We have been encouraged by some of the steps they've taken, some of their recent counterterrorism operations along the border of the Afghan - Afghanistan. And we're going to continue to work with them to increase those efforts and apply more pressure on these groups," he added.

India has long asked Pakistan to bring the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to justice but Islamabad has claimed that the evidence provided by New Delhi is not sufficient.

Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed, who orchestrated the November 2008, Mumbai terror attack in which 166 people were killed is based in Pakistan.

Though the UN has declared JuD a terror organisation and individually designated Saeed as a terrorist in December 2008, he continues to live freely in Pakistan. (PTI)

ment," he told a cabinet meeting, according to the IRNA state news agency.

"If the existing problems with the Saudi government were merely the issue of the hajj... maybe it would have been possible to find a way to resolve it and put it in the right direction," he added.

"Unfortunately, this government by committing

Iranians have been blocked from joining the hajj for the first time in almost 30 years after talks on security and logistics fell apart in May. Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday accused Saudi Arabia of "murder" over the deaths of nearly 2,300 pilgrims, including hundreds of Iranians, in a stampede during last year's pilgrimage.

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hit out at the "bigoted extremism" of the Saudi authorities, responding to claims

by Saudi Arabia's most senior cleric, Grand Mufti Abdulaziz al-Sheikh, that Iranians were "not Muslims". (PTI)

Indonesia to deport Australian witness in Jessica Wongso cyanide murder case Indonesia, Sep 7 : Forensic pathologist Dr Beng Beng Ong from the University of Queensland was the first witness for the defence in Jakarta's most notorious murder case.

Australian resident Jessica Wongso, 27, is accused of murdering her friend Mirna Salihin in January by putting cyanide in her coffee.

But Dr Ong told the court that cyanide was not the cause of Ms Salihin's death.

Prosecutors had tried but failed to stop Dr Ong from giving evidence and questioned his visa status.

Hours after he gave evidence, Dr Ong attempted to leave the country but his passport was confiscated by immigration authorities.

Indonesian authorities said Dr Ong entered the country on a tourist visa instead of a working visa.

Wongso lived in Sydney for seven years before going to Jakarta on holidays where she met up with Ms Salihin.

The pair had become friends while studying at the Billy Blue Design College in Sydney.

Ms Saluhin died shortly af-

ter drinking a Vietnamese iced coffee ordered by Wongso in an upmarket Jakarta cafe.

Police say Wongso poured cyanide into the coffee.

The case against Wongso was almost dropped by Indonesian prosecutors because of a lack of evidence.

But Australia's Justice Minister Michael Keenan approved the handing-over of an Australian Federal Police file that detailed Wongso's erratic and worsening behaviour over the 12 months before the alleged murder.

The file contained confidential police intelligence reports that detail four suicide attempts that required hospitalisation, threatening behaviour towards colleagues, a major alcoholfuelled road accident, and an Apprehended Violence Order taken out against her by her ex-boyfriend following the destruction of his car by a vandal.

Police in Jakarta used the

file to justify their interest in Wongso, stating publicly that she had many interactions with police in Australia.

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Pujara, Jackson tons help India Blue amass 707 India Blue 707 (Pujara 166, Agarwal 161, Jackson 105, Shreyas 5-173) v India Green

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Noida, Sep 7: ndia Blue's marathon innings ended on 707 at stumps on the second day of their Duleep Trophy match against India Green.

Cheteshwar Pujara (166) and Sheldon Jackson (105) joined Mayank Agarwal as first-innings centurions as India Blue ground India Green into submission in Greater Noida on Monday.

On an unhelpful surface that offered neither swing nor turn, India Green made matters worse for themselves, handing reprieves to batsmen through no-balls and dropped catches.

Some of the batsmen who benefited from these lapses did not capitalise, but these were small mercies for India Green.

India Blue's towering first-innings total gives them a significant advantage as they look to push for a lead that would take them through to the final against India Red. India Blue are already ahead of India Green on the points table, by virtue of the point they earned through the washout against India

Red. Resuming on 63, Pujara played a chanceless innings, almost never taking the aerial route - he hit 24 fours, but not a single six. Pujara seemed equally at ease against spin and pace and didn't seem troubled at all, irrespective of the length.

He eventually fell for 166 off 280 after an inside-edge onto the stumps. Failing to pick a Shreyas Gopal googly and seeing that it was short, Pujara made room to cut. But with the ball spinning back in, it was too close to the body and he chopped on.

"Even when I was facing spinners, it was very difficult to pick the googly under lights," Pujara said after his dismissal. "A little difficult to pick the seam on the pink ball."

Pujara said that facing up to the new ball under lights on the opening day was the toughest phase of his innings. "This was my first game with the pink ball. I enjoyed batting on this wicket. There wasn't much help for the

fast bowlers. The most difficult session was the third session [on the first day], under lights, when they took the second new ball. It moved about and came on faster."

Pujaras'

came from his preferred No. 3 position, although he acknowledged the importance of being adaptable. "Sometimes, you have to be prepared to bat at any number. If given a choice, and because I have scored so many runs at No. 3, I know how to bat there, I know how to build an innings. Given a choice, I would like to bat at No. 3, but I'm happy to bat wherever."

By the time Pujara was dismissed, Jackson had already raced to 26 off 31 balls and had added 46 runs for 32nd the sixth firstwicket. Jackclass son brought a difcenferent style to the tury table, stepping down to the spinners at will and unafraid to launch the ball in the air. Where Pujara was all patience and grind, Jackson provided a neat study in contrast with his brute force Cheteshwar Pujara scored and muscle. He had his his 32nd first-class century slice of luck - he was from his favoured No. 3 dropped by M Vijay at slip on 74 - but otherwise position provided a brilliant display

of clean hitting. He brought up his 10th firstclass century with a drilled boundary down the ground off Shreyas.

"I consider myself lucky; I was dropped in the 70s," Jackson said. "The wicket was good and the ball was coming on nicely.

When the new ball comes, it gets difficult [to sight it] because the speed changes, the ball skids on at good pace, so making the minor adjustment takes a little bit of time.

"Every match I score is important, but to score in such matches is very important because it is live and people are watching.

It [the surface] should behave a little differently on days 3 and 4. Both the sides [of the ball] are scuffed up a little bit."

Jackson found good support from Parvez Rasool, who scored 25, and Karn Sharma, who stroked his way to 57. By the time he fell - holing out to longon to give Shreyas his fifth wicket and bring the innings to a close - he had ensured India Green were buried under a mountain of runs.

Djokovic sets up semi-final clash with Monfils AFP New York, Sep 7 : efending champion Novak Djokovic booked a 10th straight US Open semi-final appearance when JoWilfried Tsonga retired trailing 6-3, 6-2 in their marquee quarter-final on Tuesday.

It was the third time in five matches that an opponent's injury has worked to Djokovic's advantage, after his walkover into the third round where Mikhail Youzhny retired after just six

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games.

Ninth-seeded Tsonga gave him more of a workout, but even before an apparent left knee injury began to trouble the Frenchman in the second set Djokovic had the match well in hand.

The Serbian world number one will face another Frenchman, Gael Monfils, for a place in Sunday's championship match after the 10th seed pummelled compatriot Lucas Pouille 64, 6-3, 6-3.

It was the first time in 89 years that three French men had reached the quarter-finals of the US championships. Tsonga was the highest seed among them, but his challenge ended with a whimper.

Down two breaks at 2-5 in the second, he called for the trainer, wincing as his knee was manipulated. A merciless Djokovic then served out the set at love, firing a 118 mph (189.9 Km/h) ace -- his first of the contest -- on set point.

After Tsonga opened the third set with a double fault he called a halt.

"I really wish Jo a quick recovery," Djokovic said. "He's a fighter, he's somebody that loves the big stage."

But Tsonga wasn't able to shine on that stage. Despite an entertaining array of shots, the longer the rallies went the more he missed, his unforced errors eventually climbing to 37.

He gifted a break to

Djokovic with three double faults to fall behind 2-4 in the opening set, and while he regained the break he dropped his serve again in the next game and suddenly Djokovic was serving for the set.

A break for 2-1 in the second was the only opening Djokovic needed. He backed up the break with an emphatic hold at love, broke again for 5-2 and didn't face a break point in the second frame.

Our aim is to win a Commonwealth Games medal: Sikki Reddy, Pranaav Chopra Sikki Reddy and Pranaav Chopra have now set their sights on winning a medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games after their title win at the Brazil Open.

PTI New Delhi, Sep 7 : Ecstatic after clinching a maiden Grand Prix title at the Brazil Open, Indian mixed doubles pair of N Sikki Reddy and Pranaav Jerry Chopra has now set their sights on winning a medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

work harder for many more titles. Me and Jerry were performing very well. We beat world No. 10 in India super series and lost a close match to World No. 3 in Singapore Super Series," Sikki told PTI. "But after that Jerry injured his shoulder so we didn't play for 3 months and after that this was the first tournament so this title will give us a lot of confidence to come back to the previous form and will motivate us a lot.

The Indian duo, ranked World No. 65, prevailed 21-15 21-16 over Canadian second seeds Toby Ng and Rachel Honderich in a 37-minute final on Sunday night.

"No words to express and I'm so so happy. This title will boost my confidence and make me

Indian duo prevailed 21-15 21-16 over Canadian second seeds Toby Ng and Rachel Honderich in the final. (Source: Twitter/Pranaav)

"People will be watching us now so we have to work really hard and be focused. We have kept the target to come into the

top 30-20 in the world this year. We have only 4-5 tournaments left which is very important for us. So next year we will focus on super series tournaments and aim a medal in Commonwealth Games," she added.

Talking about the final match, Pranaav said: "It wasn't an easy match as we knew about Toby who was with us in the same team in PBL and we were aware that he is good so we had prepared ourself well before the match. Initially it was going equal till the first break at 11 and then after the break we could get a lead and maintain till the end."

Brazil's Neymar has a shot saved by Colombia's goalkeeper David Ospina during their Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier

Neymar strikes as Brazil sink Colombia AFP MANAUS (BRAZIL), Sep 7 : eymar scored the winning goal as Brazil defeated Colombia 2-1 to maintain their 2018 World Cup qualifying resurgence.

Barcelona superstar Neymar swept home a 74thminute strike at Manaus's Arena Amazonia to settle a pulsating encounter between the two rivals.

It was a sweet victory for Neymar, who has unhappy memories from recent encounters with Colombia.

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tournament-ending injury against Colombia during Brazil's ill-fated 2014 World Cup campaign.

A year later Neymar was sent off in a stormy battle between the two sides at the 2015 Copa America in Chile, and subsequently banned for four matches.

Neymar's second-half winner came after Brazil had taken the lead in the second minute through Inter Milan defender Miranda, heading home his first ever international goal on his 31st birthday.

But Colombia fought back and forced an equaliser

when Marquinhos headed into his home net nine minutes before half-time.

The win saw Brazil move into second place in the overall standings, just ahead of Argentina on goal difference in South America's marathon qualifying competition for the 2018 World Cup. The five-time World Cup winners now have 15 points from eight games, one point behind leaders Uruguay who thrashed Paraguay in Montevideo earlier Tuesday.

The evening time for Spain tie is unfortunate: Amritraj PTI

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New Delhi, Sep 7: he evening start for the Davis Cup tie against Spain has caught the Indian team by surprise with captain Anand Amritraj calling it an "unfortunate" decision that has compromised the country's home advantage.

The singles matches will begin at 5pm and the doubles at 7pm as part of the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association's (DLTA) experiment to bring more fans to the stadium for the World Group Play-off tie.

Non-playing captain Amritraj said neither he nor the players were consulted before the venue was decided for the Play-off-tie, beginning September 16.

He feels that India should have hosted five-time champions Spain under hot and humid conditions instead of the cool evening environment.

"I was not consulted about the timing of the matches and I am pretty sure the players were not either. Rohan did not know about it till I told him. We normally like hot conditions and playing in the evening certainly works better for the Spanish," Amritraj told PTI from USA. "I found out the timings of the matches on the Davis Cup website. I think the general feeling is that the Spanish team are so better than us that it doesn't make much of a difference whether we play in the heat of the day or in the evening. That is unfortunate because we should try to give our team every advantage possible, whether it's the surface or time of day as we did against Korea. This is Davis Cup and strange things can happen," fulminated Amritraj.

In an agreement reached with the revolting Indian players in January 2013, the AITA had agreed to consult the captain, who will talk with the players, before finalising the surface and venue of a tie.

Rohan Bopanna, the country's highest ranked player in doubles at number 17, also confirmed to PTI that neither the timing nor the surface decided upon for the tie was discussed with him.

During Korea tie, our players also struggled in humid conditions. Our players need to be strong enough to sustain in extreme weather conditions.

We have taken this decision in the best interest of the country and players. It's important to have people in the stadium for such a crucial tie," Chatterjee told PTI.

Also for a Play-off tie, a seating capacity of 4000 is a must and only a few Indian venues qualify. Since MSLTA and KSLTA had expressed difficulty in hosting the tie, there weren't many options available except for Delhi and Chennai.

TNTA's Karti Chidambaram says since they host Chennai Open, India's only ATP 250 event, they had funds constraints to conduct Davis Cup which is not profit making.

The 64-year-old Amritraj, who was part of the Indian Davis Cup team that reached the final in 1974, said they needed to play on grass to challenge the formidable Spaniards.

"Of our Playoff draws of the last three years, this is the toughest by far. Serbia and the Czech Republic had one top player (Novak Djokovic and Tomas Berdych) and they didn't show up and we still lost. Our best chance was last year when we were 1-1 and India blew the doubles.

"In the latest ranking, Spain have 10 players in the top 50.

If we had played on grass anywhere in India, it would certainly have made for a much closer and more interesting tie.

But unfortunately, that could not be done," he said.

Asked if there was any talk on changing the double combination to give youngsters a chance to be on the Davis Cup side, Amritraj said they did have a choice but it was the selection committee that "decided the team".

The new AITA Secretary General Hironmoy Chatterjee said the players wanted the tie on grass but they were left with no option but to go for Delhi due to the monsoon season. He, however, admitted that no one was consulted for the timings.

"Look we have to be realistic.

"In singles, there were really no other choices with Yuki and Somdev still not fit enough to play. In doubles, there were some choices, but the Committee decided to stay with Rohan and Leander, probably feeling that they were our best hope of winning the doubles," he said.

"I hope there is a large crowd for the matches to support our team, since that seems to be the main reason for the evening schedule," Amritraj said.

The AITA originally wanted this tie on grass but monsoon season ruled out Kolkata and Chandigarh that had hosted the Korea tie, where rain did cause a bit of trouble by making the grass soggy.

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