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Vol. II

Issue 74

Dibrugarh, Tuesday, September 27, 2016

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SIX JAMAAT-UL-MUJAHIDEEN OPERATIVES, 5 OF WHOM ACCUSED IN BURDWAN BLAST, NABBED

TOURISM FOR ALL - PROMOTING UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY

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ET CAPSULES Fire Accident at Pakam II Aalo, Sept 26 : An SPT rent house was completely devoured when a fire broke out at Pakam-II, Aalo, at around 9.30 am on September 20 last.

One Dr Hoggum Sora was residing in the rent house, who escaped the fire.

According to reports, all belongings of the doctor, including official documents of family members were lost in the fire.

The district administration has worked out the immediate relief for the fire victim. (DIPRO)

Anchal Chairperson resigns Aalo, Sept 26 : The Anchal Chairperson of 1Aalo East Lower, Karsen Lollen has tendered his resignation from the post citing his personal problems with other functionaries of PRI within his Anchal Samiti Segments.

Accordingly, the post has been declared vacant and process to fill up the existing vacancy will be taken up within the next week or two by the block development officer and member secretary of Aalo East Block. (DIPRO)

The Coordination Committee of the Tribal Organisation of Assam (CCTOA, an umbrella body different tribal groups, on Monday categorically asked the central and state governments to stop the process of granting scheduled tribe status to six communities.

The six communities demanding ST status are Koch Rajbongshi, Tai Ahom, Moran, Motok, Chutia and Adivasi. The six communities are currently in OBC category.

Last Friday the leaders of six communities met officials of home ministry's committee on recommending modalities for granting scheduled tribe status. The leaders asked the committee to expedite the ST process. The committee is expected to submit its report to the Centre by October 15.

On Monday leaders of CCTOA met Assam chief secretary V K Pipersenia to apprise the state government that granting ST status to six communities would be detrimental to existing tribal of the state. Existing tribal comprises 12.5% of 3.12 crore

NE footballers excited over ISL opening ceremony in Guwahati

ET Bureau Guwahati, Sept 26

Indian footballers from the North East region are delighted that Guwahati will host the opening ceremony of the Indian Super League (ISL), terming the move as recognition of the regions passion for the game.

NorthEast United FC will

THE LARGER DEBATE ON ST The six communities demanding ST status are Koch Rajbongshi, Tai Ahom, Moran, Motok, Chutia and Adivasi.

The six communities are currently in OBC category.

Home Ministry's Committee ST issue to submit its report to the Centre by October 15

Existing tribal comprises 12.5% of 3.12 crore population in the state

Leaders of CCTOA met Assam chief secretary V K Pipersenia and reiterated that granting ST status to six communities would be detrimental to existing tribal of the state population in the state.

"During our meeting today we have made it clear that the process of granting ST to the six communities should be stopped. We have also placed our arguments to the chief secretary on why ST status should not be granted to the six communities," CCTOA chief coordinator Aditya Khaklary said. Khajlary said that one of the arguments placed by the CCTOA during the meeting

was that the six communities were comparatively "more advanced" than the existing tribal on socio-economic fronts.

"Once the six communities get the ST status, it will have deep implications on existing tribal in terms of reservations in education, job and other sectors," Khaklary added.

Granting ST status to the six communities is one of the electoral promises of the BJP government both at the centre

and the state. The NDA on March this year had also formed a committee under home ministry for recommending modalities for reservations, shifting of existing reservations of six communities from OBC to ST, protecting the interest of existing tribes, mechanism to ensure fairness of reservations within the six communities and related security considerations. (With inputs from agencies)

PM chairs meeting to review Indus Water Treaty PTI New Delhi, Sept 26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting to review the Indus Water treaty with Pakistan amidst heightened tension between the two countries.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar, the Water Resources Secretary, and senior PMO officials are present at the meeting.

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Tribal body opposes ST status to six communities of Assam ET Bureau Guwahati, 26 Sept

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undertaken as India weighs options to give a befitting response to Pakistan in the wake of the Uri attack that left 18 soldiers dead.

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Longest bridge of Asia, Dhola-Sadiya Bridge to open after 7 months ET Bureau Dibrugarh, Sept 26

The strategic Dhola-Sadiya Bridge on Brahmaputra, which will reduce travel time between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh by four hours, is likely to be opened to traffic before next monsoon season. The road ministry has approved compensation to property owners to get the required land for building the 2-kilometre approach road on Sadiya side for the project.

Once the Rs 938-crore twolane project is completed, it will be the longest bridge in Asia and will be crucial for defence purposes also.

The bridge is also being strengthened for the passage of army tanks. At present, there is no bridge fortified for passage of tanks around Tinsukia from where troops can cross over to Arunachal Pradesh. Moreover, it will cut time for the armed forces to reach the border in

Dibang and Anjaw via Tezpur, which takes two days (about 186 km from Guwahati) now.

The bridge connectivity is also important as Arunachal Pradesh does not have a single operational airport and with China building air strips on its side of the LAC it will come as a shot in the arm for the military. "We will complete work in the next seven to eight months," said an official. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had gone through the visual

presentation of this project when he participated in the North Eastern Council meeting in Shillong early this year. The Rs 938 crore 2-lane bridge projects (25.8 km) had started in November 2010.

Construction of this bridge in Assam was approved as a part of Rs 24,000 crore Arunachal Pradesh package to improve road connectivity in the border state. (With inputs from agencies)

“Indian Oil is one of the highest contributors of revenue for Arunachal�

ET Bureau Itanagar, Sept 26

one of the highest contributors of revenue to the state exchequer of Arunachal Pradesh.

payment through cheque is a cumbersome and lengthy process.

Executive Director of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, State Office, Assam Oil Division, Dipankar Roy called on the Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein in his office today.

Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein who is also the Minister of Finance said that the state govt will make provision for online payment of tax by the private companies and industries in the state soon.

While asking for facilitation of processes for smooth payment of taxes, Roy said that Indian Oil Corporation Ltd is

He also stated that this is a part of Investment Policy of the state govt to welcome the Private Investors/Industries in the state. He added that with the enforcement of GST, payment through online would be mandatory which would also check leakage of revenue.

Mein said that online payment of tax would facilitate the private companies and industries in tax payment as the

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take on Kerala Blasters at Indira Gandhi Stadium here on October 1.

Reminiscing about playing at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Chennaiyin FC's super striker, Jeje Lalpekhua, said: "I still remember playing the firstever international match at Indira Gandhi Stadium back in 2011.

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China denies incursion of troops in AP China today refuted reports of its troops crossing into Arunachal Pradesh saying that the Chinese military abides by the bilateral agreements reached with India concerning the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

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"China's position on the boundary question between India and China is consistent and clear. The boundary between the two

sides is yet to be demarcated," Geng Shuang, spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry said replying to question about reports of incursion by Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh on September 9.

"We are engaged in dialogue and consultation to properly address differences in this regard," he said.

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PAGE 2 Dibrugarh, Tinsukia Electronic Vaccine Intelli- ANNUAL TECHNO-CULTURAL FESTIVAL OF DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY Mising council organises workshop on gence Network launched (eVIN) in Dibrugarh Biotech Tea Production

at Silapathar College ET Correspondent Dhemaji, Sept 26: The Mising council under the strong leadership of Dr. Ronuj Pegu organised a workshop on Biotech Tea Production at Silapathar College on 25th September last in which 120 small tea growers attended.

The workshop was addressed by renowned small tea planter Madhurjay Gogoi.

Gogoi addressing the participants said though the use of harmful pesticides and fertilizers by the STGs of Assam is still not came to light and controversial in the state, it is observed that STGs of Assam hardly follow standard scientific techniques for handling such chemicals.

The community which was totally dependent on fishing and farming, only paddy in one season due to which they were lagging far behind from others economically. In a step towards green revolution a step of planting Tea in selec-

tive and suitable land of council area was taken due to which nearly 150 Small Tea growers started tea garden.

After dominating the world tea market for much of the last 170 years, today India is the fourth largest tea exporter. The state Assam, located in the Northeastern end of the country contributes almost 50% of the India’s total tea production and small tea growers of Assam (STGs) produces around 30% of its total annual production and contributes almost 12% of India’s annual production.

Pratap Taye, executive councilor, appreciated the incentive of council and said through this step community will be economically benefited and employment will be generated. The participants expressed deep satisfaction and said that through this workshop they knew many things through which they can boost productivity with controlled quality to raise the fame of Assam Tea in international markets.

ET Bureau Dibrugarh: Sept 26 : In a bid to give a major boost to the mechanism of preventive health care specially among children, the State Health Department has introduced an innovative Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network(eVIN) in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) . It's an integrated solution to vaccine management, which will provide adequate information on the stocks & flows of vaccine along with the storage temperature across all the cold chain point in Assam. As a part of this initiative eVIN has already been launched in Dibrugarh by a team led by Dr Deepak Mili , Regional Project Officer(UNDP)) at hotel Little Palace , Dibrugarh in a meeting held on Sept 19 in which welcome address was delivered

by Mr Pankaj Kr Bordoloi , SCO-IT (Dibrugarh Region).

He too narrated the system of eVIN along with its utility and benefits and also pointed out various issues of vaccination in Assam.

Dr Deepak Mili in his keynote address stated about the use and purpose of the eVIN for systematic stock keeping,

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You'd be well advised to write down your successes and regrets. Use the list to keep you on track. It's bound to be a great help to you.

Today you'll realize that a clean slate brings with it the chance for a new beginning. You feel excited and optimistic about the future. Your goals are clear and your mind is sharp.

How can you not succeed? Take care not to let your fantasies run away with you. Keep your eyes on your attainable goals rather than waste time and energy chasing pipe dreams.

You may be ready for some major career changes, Pisces. You could be fed up with the stress and long hours of the corporate environment. Surely in this age of technology there's a way to spend more time at home without sacrificing the quality of your work.

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losopher, economist, sociologist, historian, journalist, and a political scientist. He was the forerunner of present Bharatiya Janata Party which was basically emanated from Bharatiya Jana Sangh. Many important universities in India are named after him.

The state National council member S. Ngemu, District president Mr. Ngilang Tangha, Mandal president mr. Hunpong

Tangha of 50th Miao Assembly constituency, and Mr. Gumjanong Singpho, district general secretary and various other karyakartas of the district were present in the celebration ceremony. Apart from this, nearly twenty two new members have joined the saffron party and with this, the party strength is becoming larger day by day with the advent of the Assembly election likely to be held in 2019.

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You have an introspective nature, Scorpio. For the last few weeks you've been reflecting on and assessing what does and doesn't work in your life. It's likely that you're ready for some kind of major change. Either your relationship is in a rut or you need a complete career overhaul. Follow your instincts as you plan how to develop and grow from here. You are your own best guide.

You'll do some serious soul searching today. Which goals have you achieved and which ones have gone unattained? Be honest as you reflect on past months.

Could you have done things differently? Would you like to do things differently in the future?

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There have been consistent calls in India that the government scrap the water distribution pact to mount pressure on Pakistan in the aftermath of the terror attack.

Pakistan has been complaining of not receiving enough water and gone for international arbitration in couple of cases.

Lomham Tangha Kharsang, 26 Sept: Pt. Dindayal upadhya centenary This is a good day to consider an alternate life path. Although there's nothing wrong with the Birth anniverasry celebrated on one you're on, it's always good to consider other 25th September 2016 at roads.

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You may decide to work for yourself or ditch one relationship in favor of another. You want the changes you implement to be brash and far-reaching! If not, you may have to wait a long time to feel this energetic and optimistic again.

PM chairs meeting to review Indus Water Treaty

Under the treaty, which was signed by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistan President Ayub Khan in September 1960, water of six river - Beas, Ravi, Sutlej, Indus, Chenab and Jhelum - were to be shared between the two countries.

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Bike stunt by expert riders during Auxesis, the annual techno-cultural festival of Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering and Technology on Sunday. Pic - Manoj Pandey

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The day long programme rounded off with providing Smart phones with the eVIN app to 12 members from each cold chain point. It is to be added that the II nd phase of training was also held on 22 nd and 23 rd sept respectively with another 24 members from 12 cold chain points of Dibrugarh.

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More than 900 temperature loggers will be installed at over 800 vaccine stores and cold chain points in all 27 districts for integrated solution to vaccine management.

Pt. Dindayal Upadhya birth Centenary celebrated in Kharsang

Too much hard work and stress could be taking a physical toll on you today, Aries. But it isn't likely to stop you from working intently and energetically on a project that fascinates you. This enterprise could be personal or job related, but whatever it is, the turn it takes is apt to surprise you. It might not be anything like what you'd planned! Go to it!

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proper records and validity of vaccines etc. on the same day the 1st phase of training was held where a total 24 numbers of Cold chain handlers from 12 cold chain point were trained on mobile & eVIN based application. A host of notable dignitaries including Dr Sunity Gogoi ,DIO, Dr Udayan Baruah, Joint Director , Dr Bhabajyoti Bora, SMO from WHO graced the occasion with their presence and cooperation.

It's important to mention here that In Assam, nearly 1,700 government staff including vaccine store-keepers and cold chain handlers are being trained on mobile and Webbased eVIN application.

Honourable MLA Suren Phukanj, MP Rameahwar Tele, MLA representatives holding meeting at DRM office with railway executives over purposed Demo Train.

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In the last five years football has really grown in the northeast region in terms of infrastructure and talent, so it is fitting that this year's ISL opener is being staged in Guwahati."

Chennaiyin FC's Thoi Singh who hails from Manipur said "Getting the distinction of hosting the first ISL game of the season is a reward for the passion that northeast has for the beautiful game. I would have loved to play this fixture but of course I will be looking forward to our away game there as the atmosphere in Guwahati is always electrifying."

NorthEast United FC's homeboy, Seityasen Singh was elated at playing at the venue.

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"The state government will support whatever decision is taken by the central government on Indus Waters Treaty," he had said.

India had last week made it clear that "mutual trust and cooperation" was important for such a treaty to work.

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"The treaty has caused huge loss to Jammu and Kashmir" as the people of the state cannot fully utilise the waters of various rivers, particularly Chenab in Jammu, for agricultural and other activities, Singh had said.

"I feel extremely proud that Guwahati is the venue for this year's opening ceremony and I am happy that I shall be able to play on such a huge occasion against a team that also has a huge fan-base like ours. I am also delighted about the fact that the northeast can now draw the attention of the footballing fraternity towards itself via this event in Guwahati," he said.

"Ever since the ISL started, it has drawn the eyes of the entire country towards it. I am hopeful that the opening ceremony shall send out a message to everyone concerned about the importance of this region and highlight the importance that it holds in the annals of Indian footballing history," he added.

(With inputs from IANS)

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About the incursions, he said "the border troops of China always abide by agreements of the two sides and strictly follow the bilateral agreements concerning the LAC".

"We hope the Indian side will work together with us to maintain peace and tranquility

in border areas and strive to resolve the boundary question at an early date," he said.

While both sides in recent years have managed to reduce tensions between the troops patrolling the disputed areas with various mechanisms, China has not responded positively to India's proposal to demarcate the 3,488-km LAC to avoid border tensions.

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Six Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen operatives, 5 of Organisations block National Highway at whom accused in Burdwan blast, nabbed Mahur over negligence of NKC authority Agencies Guwahati, Sep 26: In a major breakthrough, the Kolkata Police Special Task Force nabbed 6 Jamaat-ulMujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) operatives at different locations near the IndoBangladesh border in West Bengal and Assam.

Of the 6 nabbed JMB operatives, 5 are accused in the Khagraghar blasts in Burdwan and have been named in the NIA chargesheet and had award announced by NIA for information of the accused.

Three of the nabbed JMB operatives are Bangladeshis and three are Indians.

Kolkata Police STF chief Vishal Garg said that interrogations revealed that the JMB operatives were planning to strike in locations in South India and North East India.

He also claimed that the accused had fled to South India and Northeast after the Burdwan blasts.

The nabbed operatives are Anowar Hossein Faruk alias Inam alias Kalubhai, the West Bengal Chief of

from Bangladesh to West Bengal via Assam. He was sent to take care of JMB's organisation in Cachar.

"From North 24 Parganas district, Inam and Rafique were nabbed near the Bongaon-Bagda road close to the border. Yousuf and Shahidul were nabbed from Natun Bazar in Basirhat in the same district," he added.

Apart from making IEDs, Rafique also facilitated entry of JMB operatives from Bangladesh into India.

JMB and a native of Jamalpur in Bangladesh; Md Rafique alias Rubel alias Picchi, a resident of Jamalpur in Bangladesh and an IED specialist, Jahidul Sheikh alias Jafar alias Jabirul, Maulana Yousuf alias Bakkar alias Abu Khetab, a native of Mangalkot in Burdwan district of West Bengal, Shahidul alias Surjya alias Shamim, the JMB chief in Northeast and a native of Barpeta in Assam and Abdul Kalam alias Kalim, a resident of Bangladesh.

Garg, during a press confer-

ence here on Monday, said,"Some 2 kg explosives including white explosive powder which have been sent for testing, several mobile phones, a letter written in Bengali, bearing balls and wire cutters and batteries have been recovered from the accused."

"A chemical compound book and a trade licence have been recovered from Rafique. A blueprint of JMB hierarchy has been found from Inam," he added.

The accused were on the

Hundreds of Bangladeshi nationals get fake Indian passports in Assam Agencies Guwahati, Sep 26: At the time when India’s war on terror is intensifying, a large number of Bangladeshi nationals are found to have been crossing over to Assam to procure fake Indian passports and migrating to middle-east countries.

In what came to light recently a large number of suspected Bangladeshi nationals are feared to have procured Indian passports for which names, addresses and identity proof of genuine Indian citizens have been used.

Pointing out that security agencies have documentary evidences on this racket flourishing in Nagaon, Karimganj, Hailakandi and Silchar districts of Assam, security sources said that trend was alarming and requires urgent attention of the state police, which provides verification reports to the regional passport offices (RPO).

The investigation has revealed that verification reports were sold by a section of police officers for an amount ranging from Rs. 1-2 lakh. Security sources said that this racket first came to light when a youth

working in a canteen of an IT company in Pune was caught

by Maharashtra police. They said the youth was a Bangladeshi national but had an Indian passport which he used to travel to Pakistan and Saudi Arab.

In another case in Karimganj district, police have arrested 13 people, including a political leader, two teachers and Bangladeshi nationals on charges of running a fake passport racket.

The arrested people were identified as Selim Uddin, Kabir Uddin, Aftab Uddin Khan Choudhury, Matab Uddin, Moinul Hoque Choudhury, Sahajahan Ali, Bilal Ahmed Khan Choudhury, Badrul Mullah Mustafa and Manuwara Begum, a Congress leader and panchayat president of Binodini village, all residents of Karimganj district, and four residents of Sylhet in Bangladesh – Sumon Ahmed, Dilwar Hussain, Sabbir Ahmed, and Sahid Ahmed.

Security sources said that all the four arrested Bangladeshi nationals are very affluent businessmen.

Meanwhile, police are looking

for two absconding suspects, who had gone to a Regional Passport Office to claim their passports that could not be delivered on their postal addresses in Assam’s Nagaon district, security sources said.

The two men were asked to wait at the office but they fled before the police arrived. The passports were issued on the basis of a police verification report.

Referring that from Jaish-eMohammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar to the Paris attack mastermind were found to have been using fake passports to unleash terror, security sources said that it was high time for the Assam government to launch detailed investigation into the verification reports issued by the state police in the last few years.

Security sources said that these fake passports are suspected to have been procured in the name and identity proof of genuine Indian citizens living in remote areas, only photographs have been changed.

Security sources said that demand of Indian passport was also high because some middle-east countries prefer to give job to Indians. (Deccan Chronicle)

Prohibitory order on playing of heavy vehicles on the Saraighat Bridge ET Bureau Dispur, Sept 26: The traffic scenario of Guwahati as well as the frequent phenomena of traffic jams in the Saraighat Bridge on the river Brahmaputra and movement of heavy commercial goods carrying vehicles, trucks and long container vehicles throughout the day is causing difficulties to the commuters moving through the Saraighat

Bridge. ?The repeated traffic jams affect the students, officegoers, patients, ambulances, other emergency vehicles and general commuters adversely.

heavy commercial goods carrying vehicles and trucks from 8.00 AM to 11.30 AM and again from 4.00 PM to 9.30 PM and also prohibit plying of long container vehicles except from 11.00 PM to 6.00 AM.

?To streamline the movement of vehicles over the Bridge the DCP, traffic, Guwahati had issued prohibitive orders on plying of

?Any person aggrieved by the order is, however, at liberty to appear before the DCP, traffic, Guwahati within 15 days from today.

Organizations blocking A.T road at Sivasagar over deplorable road condition .

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NIA radar and one arrest led to the arrest of the rest of the accused.

"Some two days ago Jabirul was arrested by Kolkata STF in a fake currency note racket in Cachar district of south Assam. He was brought to Kolkata. After interrogation, it came to light that he was a JMB operative," Garg added.

After credible information, Kalim was nabbed in New Coochbehar railway station while coming into West Bengal from Dhubri. STF claimed he crossed over

STF chief claimed that the operatives used code language to stay in touch and their language was decoded.

The 6 accused were produced in Bankshal court on Monday afternoon and were given to police custody till October 9. They were later taken to Lalbazar, the Kolkata Police Headquarters for further interrogation.

Sources said that police were given custody till Oct 9 so that they can visit locations in South India and Northeast India for more evidences.

'Assam tea can foster Euro-Assam relations' Agencies Guwahati, Sep 26: Noted Estonian writer, translator and artist Margus Lattik on Sunday said Assam tea could hold the key to forging a stronger relation between Assam and Europe.

"Through Assam tea, people will know more about Assam.

That's already a good starting point," Lattik said. Lattik, who goes by the pen name Mathura, is credited with taking Assamese literature to Europe's doorstep.

Hailing Assam's black tea for its unique properties, Lattik said all that is needed now is

The uniqueness of the Assam tea just needs to be voiced more emphatically," Lattik said. "There needs to be a vision about what has to be accomplished and how to achieve that," he added.

Lattik's translation of Assamese poet Bijoy Sankar Barman's compilation of poems, 'Pisarateoja Ketetong' or 'The Streaming Tears of Ketetong', will be out in a few days.

The team yesterday visited parts of Lower Assam and Majuli and gathered first-hand information after visiting several flood hit areas. The team also inspected the embankments in Majuli and the dam-

ages the recent flood had perpetrated on the embankments.

The team was deputed following the request of the State Government to the Centre for flood assistance. It may be mentioned that Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan visited the State on September 14 and informed that an inter-ministerial team to be sent to Assam to assess the actual damages caused by flood and erosion.

The Minister has also announced an Rs 260 crore package for the river island.

Entrepreneur workshop and get together programme held at Rangia ET Correspondent Rangia, Sept 26: In order to turn job seekers to job creators Bharat Yuba Shakti Trust (BYST), one of the most popular and famous national based NGO set up to assist all needy Indian youths to develop business ideas, organized a get together cum workshop including an Entrepreneurship Development Programme with the successful entrepreneurs of the locality at Rangia Raijmel Swahid Krishak Bhavan on Sunday last.

Earlier, participants were apprised of the various programmes and modes of assistance under BYST for the youths which was having four Regional Clusters and was being functional in 12 different districts in Assam like Kamrup, Kamrup (metro), Nalbari, Barpeta, Darrang, Morigaon, Nagaon, Jorhat, Sivsagar, Golaghat, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia.

Dhiman Chanda, Cluster Head, BYST, V K Dewan, Co-Chairman, BYST, Dr Kalita, Senior Manager, AGVB, MK Sharma, senior Mentor, BYST, Janak Kalita asstt. Director cottage industries, D.K. Deory mentor BYST & ex-banker besides Hitendra Sarma national awardee trainer, IIE were present on the occasion.

The programme was presided by Hitendra Sarma.

According to Mr. Dhiman Chanda cluster head, since its inception, more than 70 BYST supported entrepreneurs won various national and international awards.

In the past few years, BYST has expanded and set up 8 regional clusters viz.

Chennai, Rural Tamil Nadu, Pune, Hyderabad, Rural Maharashtra, Assam and Odisha, in India and financed around 3800 entrepreneurs creating employment for 155000 people, Mr Chanda told.

tion of NH-54 E through Mahur but never paid any heed to their request following which all these organization were compelled to call for an indefinite road blockade to register their grievances.

Hundreds of annoyed protestor blocked the road holding placards which reads “Go Back NKC”, “Good Road Is Our Right”, and “Scrap the Contract of NKC”.

However, following the as-

Prohibitory orders imposed on several roads in Guwahati

to shape the direction in which the reputation the tea already enjoys can take.

"From what I know, northeast India is a unique part of the country.

High-level team inspects Assam's flood, erosion affected areas A Staff Reporter Guwahati, Sep 26: A high level team comprising Central and State Governments led by the advisor of Union Finance Ministry Dina Nath came to Assam on a two day visit to carry out an inspection on the ground to assess the extent of damages caused by floods and erosion in Assam.

ET Correspondent Haflong, Sept 26: In protest against the total failure and negligence of NKC Pvt. Ltd in maintaining the road of Mahur town, DSU, ZSU, AAGSU, HSA and Basic Society under the aegis of Diyung SGAU Youth Club Mahur (DSYC) has called indefinite road blockade at Mahur on Monday.

Annoyed local people of Mahur along with local NGOs has been approaching the NKC which is responsible for the construc-

ET Bureau Guwahati, Sep 26 : Prohibitory order under section 144 CrPC has been imposed in several areas here, including the major roads leading to Raj Bhavan, Gauhati High Court, Deputy Commissioner's office, Kamrup (Metro) district office and the GPO. Deputy Commissioner of Police, central police district, Guwahati, Ranjan Bhuyan in his order prohibited assembly of more than five persons, procession and shouting of slogans on the roads following appeals to him that some persons or groups were likely to disturb the normal functioning of offices, movement of public and flow of traffic there.

The preventive measure was to ensure peaceful movement of public, traffic and also the normal functioning of offices in these areas in apprehension that

surance from the NKC authority called off their agitation temporarily but they disclosed that they would monitor the progress of the maintenance works and also guide the NKC properly.

Mention may be made here that the NKC Company engaged for the construction of NH 54 E has been gaining notoriety for their utter negligence towards the Mahur – Jatinga stretch which has become a cause of serious concern.

Blood donation cum free health checkup held at Rangia

ET Correspondent Rangia, Sept 26: A blood donation cum free health checkup camp was organized here at Sankardev Sishu Niketan, Rangiya, on Oct 1 next co-inciting with the first alumni meet of the ex-students union which would be organized with a the two day long programme on Oct 1-2. such elements will carry out agitation/demonstration/ shouting of slogans in front of the DC office, Meghdoot Bhawan and in and around Dighalipukhuripar area under Panbazar police station, he said.

The order, issued two days ago and released to media today, was put into force with immediate effect and will remain operational till further orders.

On the concluding day, alumni meet, interactive cum valedictory session etc. would be held in which retired teacher of Cotton College, Guwahati, Dr. Satyendra Kumar Choudhury, and noted physician and social worker Dr. Anjan Jyoti Choudhury have agreed to grace the occaThe affected areas include all roads around Raj sion as distinguished Bhawan, M G Road leading guests. to Raj Bhawan by the side of river Brahmaputra, M G Road near D C office Panbazar, FC Road near Gauhati High Court, GNB Road near Dighalipukhuri up to TC point rotary, Taibullah Road near Dighalipukhuri, Ananda Ram Baruah Road near GPO Meghdoot Bhawan and Kanak Lal Baruah Road near Handique College.

Organizers of the alumni forum have urged presence and participation of all concerned on both the days and make the event a successful one. The ex and present students of the Niketan were also requested to take active part in the programme.

NCHACEU to observe Non-Cooperation

ET Correspondent Haflong, Sept 26: Demanding salary for the month from February 2016 to September 2016, the N C Hills Autonomous Council Employees Union is observing non-cooperation from Monday.

The main demands of the NCHACEU are-- to release of 8 months’ salary, Promotion, regularization on seniority basis as per service

rule, settlement of forest mahal, sharing of NEEPCO revenue 50:50 for permanent solution, review of action taken against union president and operation of Dalmia systematically.

The Chief Executive Member, NCHAC, Executive Members, Debolal Gorlosa, Niranjan Hojai and Ihuing Pame, Principal Secretary (N) Mukut Kemprai discussed with the members of

the NCHACEU regarding their salaries while appealing not to continue their programme of non-cooperation as they are trying their best to clear their salaries soon.

Till the filing of this report the NCHACEU was yet to decide whether they would continue or to call off their agitation in the greater interest of the public considering ensuing major festival.

DIBRUGARH, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

REST OF

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Parliamerntary Secretary Tirong Aboh inspects on-going works in Khonsa ET Bureau Khonsa, Sept 26 : On 25th September the Parliamentary Secretary for Geology & Mining Tirong Aboh inspected various on-going schemes under Dadam circle viz :- 1) Helipad at Dadam sanctioned under SIDF , 2) 4 Unit Teachers quarter sanctioned under RE, 3. CD Block office building sanctioned under SIDF, 4. 12 km PWD road from Dadam to Moktowa sanctioned under RIDF to ensure proper implementation of government schemes as per guidelines. While interacting with the EE(PWD) Aboh said that construction of road from Dadam to Moktowa must be monitored properly to ensure that the important link

Arunachal CM and Governor extend greetings for World Tourism Day ET Bureau Itanagar, Sept 26: Chief Minister Pema Khandu greeted on the eve of World Tourism Day. In his message, the Chief Minister said, “On the occasion of World Tourism Day, I appeal the people to promote ‘tourism friendly environment’ in the state and to adopt ‘good behaviour’.

road was for all weather for better transportation.

The PS appreciated WRD for timely completion of 4 units of teachers quarter_adding that

from now onwards teaching staff could be accommodated. The PS (Geo & Mining) was accompanied by EE(PWD) Er. S.K. Badalia, Chief of Dadam Wanggo Lowang,

JE(RE) A.K. Tiwari, Headmaster I/c. Govt.

Secondary School Dadam Wangthian Hakhun and Senior Public leaders from 56Khonsa West A/C.

Apatani Women’s Association, Ziro celebrates foundation day established in the CJM court complex on March 26 this year. It actively took part in Mission Clean Kley River and carried out tree plantation drives in Hapoli. Awaz has been regularly conducting social service to take of the trees planted, besides making donations.

Ziro, Sep 26: Addressing a gathering at Abotani Hall, Hapoli on the foundation day of the Apatani Women’s Association, Ziro (AWAZ), Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women chairperson Mitali Tingkhatra called on everyone to discourage and stop all discriminatory customs against women.

“Our society is in a continuous process of evolution and will gradually evolve into an egalitarian society with women playing a key role. The society can be freed from ill practices such as domestic violence, child marriage and polygamy if women take a strong stand and decide against it. For this every girl child should be educated and empowered,” she added.

Praising AWAZ for taking up many social activities in the short span of a year, she also lauded their efforts in involving youngsters and imbibing a sense of social responsibility in them.

ZPC Hage Kojin, S P Tage Habung, former MLA Nani Ribiya, Engineer Tapi Tai, secretary Tani Supun Dukun also encouraged and supported the initiatives of AWAZ in their deliberations.

Encouraging the womenfolk to report any discriminations and harassment she said that the State Women Commission’s motive is to provide justice to the women who are victims of crimes. So appraisals and reports about the crimes should be intimated to the Commission immediately for quick redressal.

She also stressed upon the need to register marriages along with the local traditions and customs, so as to be in the ambit of the Indian law.

Also speaking on the occasion APSCW member Duma Yekar said that a strong, united family is the basis of a strong society. A man and a woman have to complement each other in every walk of life and remain equal partners.

Also being a Zilla Parishad Member herself from Daporijo, she exhorted the women to capacitate themselves to compete with the men counterparts and not just remain limited to the 33 percent reservation.

Hage Tarun Yanku and Dr Millo Kunya Nengkar presented the annual report of AWAZ through a power point presentation. AWAZ with the theme one voice for a common cause was launched on 26th September, 2015. Right from its inception it has diligently taken up social activities in improving the status of women and children.

After its pursuance, a legal aid clinic to provide service to the poor and downtrodden was

Two special children were provided free shelter at Achu Kuru, with the initiation of AWAZ and Lower Subansiri Deputy Commissioner Kemo Lollen.

A colourful cultural program and skits on AIDS awareness were performed by women on the occasion.

The age old folk song (Biisi) and Flute (Elu Beniin) performances were the highlights from the Guru Shisya ParamPara, Hari led by Governor Awardees, 57-year old Guru Hage Tado Nanya, who is also a finalist in the Mrs Arunachal contest.

Chief Advisor Kuru Hassang Nampi presented the vote of thanks.

Engineer Laigi Miri, vice president TSD, PRI members, Goan buris and goan burrahs, AWAZ members from Itanagar and Naharlagun and students participated in the day long celebrations. (DIPRO)

The government alone cannot sell the idea of ‘Brand Arunachal’ without people as its core component.

Therefore people’s proactive participation is must to create a good image of our state to the outside world. I urge the people to adopt government of India promoted concept of “Athiti Devo Bhawa” to make tourism a success story in our state.

In our pursuit to promote

tourism and to encourage tourism entrepreneurs, the state government has extended subsidy loan to 52 beneficiaries recently under Chief Minister Paryatan Vikas Yojana, for setting up of patisserie, food court, home stay and purchase of adventure equipment.

Also for promotion of tourism in the state, the state government is giving high priority to connectivity.

With completion of TransArunachal highway and the dual use of Advance Landing Ground (ALG) for civilian and defence use, the state will soon see boost of tourist inflow in the state.

Arunachal with its rich natural beauty and diverse culture can become a top tourist destination. For that to achieve, we have to start planting our seeds today to reap rich benefits tomorrow. So I call upon the

ET Bureau Naharlagun, Sept 26: Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein mooted for forming an state policy on Road Safety citing that road accident is a serious issue and a growing menace in which every year, large numbers of people losses their life or suffered grievous injuries due to accident.

He was attending the inaugural programme of the five days training on “Road Safety Audit and Road Engineering Related Aspects” for Senior Engineers of the state as chief guest at Administrative Training Institute, Naharlagun today. forming a policy is essential.

for our own safeguard and protection”.

which is very alarming, he said.

He also urged the departments to take the help of NGOs and social organizations to create massive awareness on road safety.

He urged the senior engineers to sincerely learn from the training programme like a sincere student in the five days and to further impart the training to their sub-ordinates in the districts and sub-divisions.

Commissioner PWD, Hage Khoda stated that incidents of road accidents in Arunachal Pradesh are much above the national average. With day by day increasing numbers of vehicles in the state which is currently more than 1 lakh 70 thousands and with no semblance of road safety measures, many precious lives are lost every year,

He called for massive awareness campaign on road safety measures in schools, colleges and at district and at sub-divisional levels. He also said for strict enforcement of road safety law, testing of the skills of drivers before issuing driving licence and to check indiscriminate issuing of driving licence to reduce mortality rates due to road accidents. Citing drunk-driving and rash driving as the major cause of road accidents, he called to strongly deal with them as per the law.

Commissioner Transport, Bolung Siram informed that there is a separate com-

He further said that though we have stringent laws but it is not properly implemented. He said, “most of the accidents are result of not following road safety measures either by the drivers or the peddlers. We need to change our mindset and adopt road safety measures as we still view the safety measures as a binding enforced on us or some view it to be safe from penalty of traffic police while forgetting that it is meant

people of the state to let us join hands and work together for the success of ‘Brand Arunachal’.

Meanwhile, the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh V. Shanmuganathan in his greeting message hoped that the celebration of the special Day will foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economical values. The Governor said that tourism plays an important role in World economy including Indian Economy. The Central and State Governments acknowledges the importance of tourism industry as it is one of the most influential sectors. Tourism industry generates employment opportunities, provides employment to unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled manpower and facilitates in cultural ex-

change. It also contributes immensely to the overall growth and sustainability of places and destinations and local community, he added.

Arunachal Pradesh is blessed with rich cultural and geographical diversity making it one of the most popular tourist destinations among local and foreign travellers. It offers diverse forms of tourism, including cultural, rural, religious, historical, nature, wildlife, water sports, mountaineering, hiking, adventure and eco-tourism to name a few, the Governor said.

Calling upon the State Government, the people, entrepreneurs, and tour operators on the special Day to join hands together to make this Frontier State most sought tourist destination, the Governor expressed confidence that Arunachal Pradesh will be the most favoured tourist destination in the country in near future.

Tree plantation drive at 48 BRTF/project UDAYAK/BRO Itanagar, Sept 26 : A tree plantation drive was organized at 48 BRTF and units under command on 14 Sep 2016. Fruit bearing trees and ornamental trees as per climatic conditions were planted at unit area. The aim of the plantation drive was to motivate and spread awareness among the troops for a green and healthier environment. All personnel of HQ 48 BRTF and allied units enthusiastically participated in the event.

The tree plantation was organized to kick start the various initiatives planned for 02 Oct 2016 as part of "Swach Bharat Abhiyaan" planned by HQ 48 BRTF/ Project Udayak. The

Verasatile BRTF has also planned for "Run for fit-

ness" on 25 Sep 2016 and a Medical camp at remote

village of Metenglang in Anjaw District

Galo students Union organizes mega social service ET Bureau Gensi, Sept 26: In line with the swach bharat abhiyan launched by the prime minister, a mega social service was organized by the Galo Students Union (GSU) led by its president shri binya ronya at the remote Gensi circle

headquarters under West Siang district. The programme which was flagged off by Rijum Ronya, circle officer in presence of T. Mara, headmaster of GSS, Gensi was participated by all the PRI members, residents, seniors and youths of Gensi area.

5 Days Road safety Audit and training for engineers begins today

On learning that The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on “Improving Global Road Safety” and there is standing direction from the Supreme Court of India for forming road safety policy in every states, Deputy CM asked the Commissioners, PWD and Transport to come up with a cabinet note to be placed before the state cabinet for formation of the same. He said that without the support of the govt and without proper policy & programme, road safety measures like awareness campaigns, training and other related safety issues cannot be fully addressed and implemented, hence

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mittee for road safety in the Supreme Court of India and the same committee is regularly monitoring the road safety measures taken by the states every month. He also informed that State level Road Safety Council and District Level Councils were formed in the year 2015. However, he sadly informed that the govt is yet to receive minutes and reports from the District Level Councils till date. He also informed that the department has set up a Dedicated Road Safety Cell but said that it is still under-staff and need to be strengthened with more number of staff to function effectively.

Dr S Velumurugan, Senior Principal Scientist & Head, TES Division, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi informed that 1.4 million people are killed and 50 million people are injured worldwide per annum due to road crashes. Developing countries account for 90% of the casualties and road crash is the leading cause of death of young people worldwide. He informed that if unabated, the number of deaths will increase to 1.9 million per annum (worldwide) by 2020.

He also informed that India

has poor track record as far as road safety is concerned with about 1.4 lakhs fatalities & 5.5 lakh grievous injuries in a year.

WHO has declared 2011 to 2020 to be the Decade of Action for Road Safety with the goal to prevent five million road traffic deaths globally by 2020 and India has rightly joined this endeavour.

Chief Engineer, PWD (Survey, Investigation, Design & Planning), Atop Lego in his introductory speech while highlighting the aims & objectives of the training on Road Safety Audit (RSA) informed that training is conducted to equip SEs in the district to undertake road safety action plan which includes identification of black spots, defective geometrics on various district road in the state and prepare action plan for correction. To perform road safety audit of the new road projects under their circle before execution with the goal to achieve the target of reducing rate of accident to 50% by 2020.

Among others PWD Chief Engineers, Hage Appa (Training & Vigilance), Kenjum Ete (Eastern Zone), Bora Ete (Highway), Joint Secretary Nyali Ete and Senior Engineers were also present on the occasion.

A awareness programme on health, hygiene, sanitation and education was also organised later in the day. While deliberating on the occasion, president Ronya stated that such programmes shall be organized in all the administrative circles including

schools and colleges in the entire Galo areas in a phased wise manner. Importance of health and hygiene in day to day life was also highlighted. The programme also saw active participation from Mrs. Dajum kena, active social worker of the area.

PWD repairs road blockages of SeppaChayang Tajo road ET Correspondent Chayang Tajo, Sep 26: PWD and Gammon India Ltd repaired massive road blockages at several stretches along the SeppaChayang Tajo road on Sunday afternoon.

PWD Assistant Engineer Achung Bagang said despite heavy rains, men and machines of the PWD and Gammon India Ltd were pressed into service to repair the road that was damaged by landslides and

mudslides on Thursday following a torrential rain.

Bagang said the most affected areas were between the 41 km to 52 km of the 81-km road, with portions of it completely washed away.

Earlier, Deputy Commissioner Rajeev Takuk had sanctioned Rs 3 lakhs from the disaster management fund to the Chayangtajo PWD division to carry out work to restore the snapped surface communication.

“Indian Oil Corporation Ltd is one of the highest contributors of revenue for Arunachal” Contd. from Page 1 Deputy CM also assured the visitors that their request for acceptance of one time monthly payment instead of consignment wise payment will also be looked into by the state govt. However, he said that necessary amendments in the Arunachal Goods Tax Act and Arunachal Entry Tax Act, 2010 have to be brought into before implementing it.

Dipankar Roy, ED, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd assured the Deputy Chief Minister that the Indian Oil Corporation is

committed to ensure timely supply of essential commodities like Petrol, Diesel & Kerosene to Arunachal Pradesh including airports at Aalo, Pasighat and Ziro. He also informed that the efforts are on to advance the commissioning of the expansion of Doimukh Depot before the schedule date on December 2018 (actual date of commissioning on February 2019).

He was accompanied by DGMs, KK Handique & Ashish Gauba and other team of senior officials of IOCL, Assam Oil Division.

DIBRUGARH, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

BUSINESS

Galaxy Note issue: Samsung executives meet DGCA officials

PTI New Delhi, Sept 26: Senior executives of Samsung on Monday met officials of aviation regulator DGCA, two days after one of the company's high-end smartphones caught fire inside an IndiGo aircraft.

During the meeting, which lasted for more than an hour, the watchdog sought technical details about Galaxy Note series amid concerns over batteries of some of the devices getting overheated and exploding, sources said.

On September 23, a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 caught fire inside an IndiGo aircraft coming from Singapore during landing at

the Chennai airport.

Following the incident, which was the first of its kind involving a Samsung Galaxy Note on board an aircraft in India, DGCA had summoned the company's officials for a meeting.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will further examine the smartphone that caught fire, the sources said.

The incident happened within a fortnight of the regulator prohibiting the use of Galaxy Note 7 on board following a series of cases of the smartphone's battery exploding in various countries.

This model is yet to be

launched in the Indian market.

According to sources, Samsung executives told DGCA that Galaxy Note 7 manufactured till September 15 will not be sold in India in order to address battery issues.

About Monday's meeting, DGCA spokesperson was not available for comment while Samsung did not offer any immediate comment.

Soon after the incident of Galaxy Note 2 catching fire was reported on September 23, Samsung had said it was looking into the matter and was in touch with relevant authorities to gather more information.

'OPEC supply cut only way to push up oil prices' IANS Dubai, Sept 26: A Dubaibased regional research firm said here on Sunday the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) needs to cut production to sustain a rise in crude prices above $50 a barrel.

According to the GIQ Industry Survey, "it does not matter if the world's biggest oil producers agree to freeze output when they meet in Algiers later this week, because they must slash supply to support a protracted price rally," said the Gulf Intelligence in a statement.

This is the view of twothirds of the 250 international energy executives operating across the Gulf who participated in the GIQ poll on September 22, and

the results were released earlier on Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported.

OPEC, which pumps about one third of the world's oil supply, and non-OPEC producers are scheduled to meet on September 28 in Algeria in a bid to reach a deal to boost prices by limiting oil production.

"This is the right time for action as all stakeholders are ready," Falah Alamri, OPEC Governor in Iraq said in reaction to the survey results.

OPEC last reduced supply in 2008 when the global economic crisis crippled demand, XInhua news agency added.

Meanwhile, 20 per cent of the survey respondents said crude oil prices will fall

Pic for representation 1,800 MHz, 2,100 MHz, 2,300 MHz and 2,500 MHz -- as against 470.75 MHz in the previous round, which is set to fetch the exchequer $17 billion during its tenure.

The government has decided to allot the right to the spectrum won through auction for 20 years.

The operators will have the choice of both upfront and instalments payment options. The service providers who win airwaves below 1 GHz bandwidth will have to pay 25 per cent upfront, and for those winning above that, the upfront payment will be 50 per cent.

One new bidding-friendly measure the government

has adopted this year is that spectrum won will be assigned within 30 days from date of upfront payment. Interest on deferred payment, linked to base rate, will be 9.3 per cent this year against 10 per cent in 2015.

For the successful bidder, the lock-in period of equity in the company has been reduced to one year instead of the earlier stipulation of a minimum period of three years or completion of roll out obligation, whichever is later.

In a meeting of the cabinet in June, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official nod was given for the reserve price and the auction norms.

'OPEC supply cut only way to push up oil prices' and test new cycle lows as they did earlier in 2016 if OPEC and its non-OPEC peers fail to agree to at least cap production at current levels.

"We have to do something as the lower price isn't acceptable to anybody, not for producers or consumers --

even developed economies are hurting from this," said Alamri.

Brent crude futures declined nearly four per cent on Friday to close at $45.89 a barrel (159 liter), less than half the price two years ago.

Algeria on Sunday expressed optimism that an

agreement could be reached by major oil producing countries to stabilise the world oil market, Xinhua news agency reported.

"I'm very optimistic that OPEC members would reach a consensual agreement to restore stability to the upand-down oil market," Algerian Energy Minister Noureddine Bouterfa told a press conference in Algiers.

He noted that Saudi Arabia and Iran, the two influential members of OPEC, have been sending positive signals as they are likely to work on limiting their outputs in the short term, adding that talks are also underway with non-OPEC producers including Russia, to persuade them to freeze production.

AirAsia India ties Nationwide strike by Hyundai up with Reliance workers in S Korea General Insurance

Mock auction on for biggestever telecom airwaves sale IANS New Delhi, Sept 26: To ensure that the biggestever telecom spectrum auction from October 1 is conducted without any glitches, the government on Monday kick-started mock auction among the seven qualified bidders, according to top sources in the ministry.

"The mock auction is on since morning. Mock auction will take place today (Monday) and tomorrow (Tuesday)," official source in the Department of Telecommunications said.

The company, mjunction services limited, is advising the government on this auction and also conducting the mock auctions.

The companies that have qualified are Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India, Reliance Jio Infocomm, Reliance Communications, Idea Cellular, Aircel and Tata Teleservices.

The total amount of spectrum to be offered for sale is 2,354.55 MHz. Overall, based on the reserve price, the mop up is expected to be Rs 5.66 lakh crore.

The 2,300-plus MHz of airwaves on the block for telecom operators is in seven bands -- 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz,

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IANS New Delhi, Sept 26: No-frills carrier AirAsia India has partnered with Reliance General Insurance for providing travel insurance to its flyers.

Under the partnership, 'Reliance Inland Travel Care Policy' will be offered to passengers of AirAsia India.

The policy will cover "trip cancellation and interruption, trip delay, missed flight connection, damage or total loss of checked-in baggage and hospitalisation due to accident," the airline said in a release on Monday.

It will be priced at a premium of Rs.149 for 30 days, Rs.279 for 60 days and Rs.399 for 90 days.

"Under this tie-up, we have made comprehensive travel insurance provisions for AirAsia

flyers that will enable travellers to be adequately insured in case of any travel-related eventuality," Reliance General Insurance CEO Rakesh Jain said.

Besides, AirAsia India has relaunched its Red Carpet service across New Delhi, Jaipur, Guwahati, Vizag, Kochi, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad.

The service, which can be prebooked, will provide the passenger access to lounge with food, beverages and wi-fi as well as a dedicated counter check-in, among others.

AirAsia India CEO Amar Abrol said the carrier has a "pay for what they use" model that allows it to keep costs low and pass on the benefit in the form of low fares.

AirAsia India flies to 11 destinations.

IANS Seoul, Sept 26: The workers of Hyundai Motor in South Korea staged a full nationwide strike on Monday, the first since 2004 when the company's production line came to a standstill.

"If the company does not want to move forward together, we are going to show them the consequences of their actions," said the union of workers in a pamphlet, EFE news reported.

The activity in Hyundai's South Korean factories came to a grinding halt at 6.45 pm local time on Sunday after the workers rejected the latest tentative wage deal offered by the management.

Under the agreement, Hyundai had offered to increase workers' basic monthly pay by 58,000 won, provide one bonus pay-

ment of 3.3 million won and to withdraw a heavilycriticised wage ceiling.

Nearly 50,000 union members (more than 78 per cent) representing the vast majority of Hyundai's approximately 6,50,000 employees here, voted against the tentative wage deal.

In recent months, both sides have sat down to negotiate up to 26 times to-

Tobacco body wants to air views at WHO meet, writes to PM

Rupee slumps 13 paise against US dollar in early trade PTI Mumbai, Sept 26: Rupee was down 13 paise at 66.78 against the dollar in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange on Monday. Dealers attributed the rupee's fall to increased demand for the US currency from importers and banks and a lower opening in domestic equity market.

However, the dollar's weakness against the euro and yen,

restricted the fall.

On Friday, the rupee had closed almost flat at 66.65 a dollar as currency traders restrained form taking any major positions ahead of the weekend, despite positive sentiments emerging from US Fed meeting where rates were left unchanged.

Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex fell by 149.22 points or 0.52 per cent to 28,519.00 in early deals.

gether. A total of 19 partial strikes have been staged this year, costing the company around 1,01,400 vehicles or 2.23 trillion won loss in production.

The Hyundai labour union said they will continue the strike for six-hours each day this week, except for days when negotiations are scheduled with the employer.

New Delhi, Sept 26: A body of small tobacco retailers, the Akhil Bharatiya Paan Vikreta Sangathan (ABPVS), has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow its representation in WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) meeting slated to be held in Delhi in Novem-

ber.

"NGOs, under the influence of multinational companies from western countries and promoting the interests of supermarkets and mega markets, have been influencing WHO to adopt resolutions at conferences, which will affect the livelihood of millions of small to-

bacco retailers across India," the retailer body said in a statement.

"The government might be forced to consider and adopt harsh policies against tobacco retailers at WHO FCTC... To counter this and ensure small retailers are allowed to present their point of view and valid concerns, the association has appealed to the health ministry to include tobacco retailers in the team representing India at WHO FCTC." The appeal has been made to the Union health minister, commerce minister, labour minister and finance minister.

The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control meeting will be held in Delhi on 7?12 November 2016.

Scientific solution One for girl child: Nestle India gives its brands a new look Sensex declines needed to increase 130 points in crop yield: PM morning trade

PTI New Delhi, Sept 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday sought a scientific solution to increase crop yield while taking into account the shrinking land and water resources.

"I have always said, per drop more crop. We must also think about - an inch of land and a bunch of crops," he said addressing scientists on the occasion of the platinum jubilee of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

The Prime Minister said the 21st century is a technology driven century and India's requirements can be met through a scientific solution.

"It is important to connect science with the common citizens in this cen-

tury, which is technology driven," he said here.

Highlighting CSIR's contribution, Modi hoped that it would continue to do so.

"It is a matter of pride for every Indian that CSIR is celebrating 75th year of committed contribution to the development of modern India. You have contributed so much to India in the last 75 years and am sure you can contribute so much more in the years to come," he said.

He said the CSIR needs to create an ease of doing technology business platform.

"CSIR needs to create 'Ease of doing Technology Business' platform to bring in right stakeholders so technologies reach beneficiaries," the Prime Minister said.

PTI New Delhi, Sept 26 : Nestle India, in partnership with NGO Nanhi Kali, is giving its popular brands Maggi, Nescafe and Kitkat a new look as part of an initiative to support education for girl child.

In an attempt to spread awareness on this critical issue of girl child education in India, Nestlewill change packaging of 100 million packs available on shelves by the end of September, the company said in a statement.

Project Nanhi Kali is jointly managed by the KC Mahindra Education Trust and the Naandi Foundation. It has been working in girl child education for decades.

Nestle India CMD Suresh Narayanan said: "We are changing the packaging of three of our most iconic brands to

sensitise and draw attention to the crucial need for society and citizens to embrace our collective responsibility in ensuring girls are allowed, given access to and nurtured with the power of education."

He said further: "Girls with access to education not only improve their own lives, but also bring positive changes to their

families, communities and economies."

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra termed it as "path-breaking and innovative partnership". He said: "We believe that supporting girl's education is a national priority and will have a far-reaching positive impact on society."

He was optimistic that

the new packaging of Maggi, Nescafe and Kitkat carrying the message to educate the girl child will have the desired impact of helping Nanhi Kali put a million girls in school.

As part of that, its popular instant noodles Maggi will have a changed tag line to "2 minutes for education" from "2-minute noodles".

Similarly, its chocolatecovered wafer biscuit bar Kitkat has changed the visual of the finger snap to one without the break with the line 'No break from education'.

Its instant coffee Nescafe has changed the tagline from 'It all starts with a Nescafe' to 'It all starts with education'.

This has been further reinforced with a blue band which carries more information on the association with URL of Nanhi Kali.

Agencies New Delhi, Sept 26: Amid week global cues, domestic equity markets started the week on a lower note.

At 9.45 am on Monday, the Sensex at the Bombay Stocks Exchange (BSE) was trading 130 points down at 28,538 while the Nifty at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) was trading 42 points lower at 8,790.

However, in the broader markets, BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were trading flat with positive bias.

On Friday, the Sensex had closed 105 points lower at 28,668 and the Nifty had closed 90 points down at 8,832.

Among the BSE sectoral

indices, Metal index registered the biggest gain, up 0.3 per cent, while Bankex index became the top losers, down 0.9 per cent.

Top gainers in the Sensex30 pack: Reliance Industries (up 1.6 per cent), Power Grid (up 0.9 per cent), Dr Reddy's Labs (up 0.8 per cent), TCS (up 0.7 per cent) and Tata Steel (up 0.6 per cent).

Top losers in the Sensex30 pack: ICICI Bank (down 1.8 per cent), HDFC (down 1.2 per cent), Gail (down 1.1 per cent), ITC (down 1.1 per cent) and Tata Motors (down 1 per cent).

Meanwhile, the Rupee was trading nine paise down at 66.74 against the US Dollar.

EDITORIAL

DIBRUGARH, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

27th September is World Tourism Day

Today's quote Always forgive your enemies; “nothing annoys them so much.

Tourism for all - promoting universal accessibility

Oscar Wilde Ranjan K Baruah

Change the course

T

he Cauvery resolution passed by the Karnataka assembly last Friday is a balancing act to calm a restive domestic constituency and address the Supreme Court, which has refused to accept the Siddaramaiah government’s plea that the state has no water to part with. The carefully-worded resolution, unanimously passed by the assembly, does not say the state will not follow the SC’s directive on water release.

Instead, it points to the depleted storage in the Cauvery reservoirs and says that in the face of the acute distress the government can allow water to be drawn from the reservoirs only to meet “the drinking water requirements of the villages and towns in the Cauvery basin and the entire city of Bengaluru”. The Cauvery basin, of course, includes downstream Tamil Nadu, while water is sought by that state also for the current paddy crop. Karnataka, clearly, wants to separate the quantum of water necessary to meet household needs from that needed for irrigation purposes.

A nuanced approach is necessary to resolve the current stand-off. Though the Karnataka chief minister has said his government has no intention to disregard the orders of the court, it seems the state is most likely to ask for more time and a reduction in the quantum of water to be released downstream. State legislatures have in the past — Punjab and Karnataka in 2002, for instance — taken on the SC, causing a constitutional crisis. While, inter-state water-sharing disputes land in court after government-to-government talks fail, political parties must recognise that courts may not be the best place to resolve them. An enduring solution requires that there should not be a winner or a loser in a water dispute, which a court judgment is likely to result in. Governments will need to be sensitive to the other party’s claims and nuance their demands. Political parties will have to shun rhetoric and build consensus so that the needs of a river basin are met without compromising principles of equity.

Inter-state river water-sharing pacts are likely to be contested by the states in the basin for a variety of reasons. Historical usage patterns, reflecting the imbalance in the development of the basin, are likely to be questioned as less developed regions seek more water. Odisha and Chhattisgarh are now headed for a stand-off over the Mahanadi and tensions are on the rise in Karnataka and Goa over the Mahadayi waters. Parties and governments need to adopt reasonable positions on inter-state rivers and acknowledge their common stakes in enduring solutions.

Falling behind schedule Current educational attainments remain far from adequate for the enhancement of personal well-being and social progress, according to a report of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Immigrant populations are especially disadvantaged, an area that deserves particular attention given the recent scramble for shelter and succour among millions of refugees. The findings in the OECD's Education at a Glance 2016 report make for sober reading all round, viewed against data on the many rewards individuals and societies are able to reap when endowed with higher qualifications. For instance, people with a master's degree stand a close to 90 per cent wage advantage in the 35 countries of the OECD. Correspondingly, their governments receive over a lifetime about •100,000 in taxes and social contributions more than they invest on a graduate. There has been a 4 percentage point increase in the rate of enrolment in tertiary education in the decade ended 2014. These are encouraging facts; the logical case therefore should be for greater public investment in this sector. But across the spectrum the trend is clearly in the opposite direction.

While the report shows an 8 per cent rise in real-term spending per child in the five years up to 2013, it also notes a 14 per cent increase in private expenditure in the region in the same period. Private spending by students and households is estimated at some 30 per cent in the tertiary education sector alone. This has to be viewed against the backdrop of the relentless regime of economic austerity in the years following the financial crisis, with serious implications for equity and the knowledge economies of the future.

A broader issue mentioned in the report, which covers besides OECD members, partner-countries including India, is the likelihood that states may not be able to realise the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal pertaining to the provision of quality education. This concern is echoed in the Unesco 2016 report. The need to achieve the targets relating to SDG 4, to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, cannot be overstated, given that it is the pivot on which the realisation of several other fundamentally important developmental objectives remains. Indeed, almost the entire success of the 2030 agenda rests squarely on the education target. The objectives of reduction of poverty, alleviation of hunger, expansion of employment, empowerment of women and gender equality are all influenced by the qualifications and skills that men and women possess. And of course at another level, without an educated and empowered populace, the dream of an enlightened, more tolerant and peaceful world would forever remain elusive.

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With almost 1.2 billion people travelling abroad each year, tourism has become a powerful economic sector, a passport to prosperity and peace, and a transformative force improving millions of lives. Tourism has experienced a revolution in the past 50 years. In 1950 there were 25 million international tourists; today there are around 1.2 billion people travelling the world. Travelling has become a huge part of many lives.

We are aware of the word tourism. Most of us have been "tourists" at some point in our lives. Tourism is the activities of people traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for leisure, business or other purposes. This may not be the most authenticated definition but we can understand what it means.

When travelling, we come across new people, new sights, and new ideas. Often our perception of the world changes as we see more of it.

Current developments and forecasts related to tourism states that international tourist arrivals grew by 4.6 % in 2015 to 1,184 million; in 2015, international tourism generated US$ 1.5 trillion in export earnings; UNWTO or World Tourism Organization forecasts a growth in international tourist arrivals of between 3.5% and 4.5% in 2016 and by 2030, UNWTO forecasts international tourist arrivals to reach 1.8 billion. There are different ways to measure the size of the

tourism industry, as tourism does not conform to the usual ways that industries are defined, such as manufacturing, forestry and other industries.

Tourism constitutes a wide variety of sectors that provide diverse products and services to visitors.

2013: Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future 2012: Tourism and Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable Development 2011: Linking Cultures 2010:Tourism Biodiversity

Everyone has the right to access leisure and tourism services on an equal basis. Yet 1 billion people around the world living with disability, along with young children, seniors and persons with other access requirements, still face obstacles in accessing fundamentals of travel such as clear and reliable information, efficient transportation and public services, and a physical environment that is easy to navigate. Even with modern technologies, those with visual, hearing, mobility or cognitive impairments are being left behind in many tourism destinations.

It was at its third session (Torremolinos, Spain, September 1979), that the UNWTO General Assembly decided to institute World Tourism Day, commencing in the year 1980. This date was chosen to coincide with an important milestone in world tourism: the anniversary of the adoption of the UNWTO Statutes on 27 September 1970. The timing of World Tourism Day is particularly appropriate in that it comes at the end of the high season in the northern hemisphere and the beginning of the season in the southern hemisphere, when tourism is of topical interest to hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.

Theme for 2016: "Tourism for

and

2009: Tourism - Celebrating Diversity 2008: Tourism: Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change 2007: Tourism Opens Doors for Women 2006: Tourism Enriches

All - promoting universal accessibility". Accessible Tourism for all is about the creation of environments that can cater for the needs of all of us, whether we are traveling or staying at home. May that be due to a disability, even temporary, families with small children, or the ageing population, at some point in our lives, sooner or later, we all benefit of universal accessibility in tourism.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on his messages said that "accessibility is both an important market opportunity and central to responsible and sustainable tourism policies and business development strategies. I encour-

age policy makers, destination planners and companies working with people with special needs to work together to remove all barriers, mental and physical, to travel. On this World Tourism Day, let us recognize that all people can and should be able to participate in tourism and enjoy unforgettable travel experiences."

UNWTO's Secretary-General Taleb Rifai on his message said that "15% of the world's population is estimated to live with some form of disability. That is 1 billion people around the world who may be unable to enjoy the privilege of knowing other cultures, experience nature at its fullest and experience the thrill of embarking on

a journey to explore new sights. Accessibility for all should be at the center of tourism policies and business strategies not only as a human right, but also as a great market opportunity."

He had urged all countries and destinations, as well as the industry, to promote accessibility for all in the physical environment, in transport systems, in public facilities and services and in information and communications channels.

Past Observances: 2015: 1 Billion Tourists 1 Billion Opportunities 2014: Tourism and Community Development

As this year's theme is focused on accessibility, it is the roles and responsibility of government and all other agencies or associations associated with it to make it accessible for all.

Accessibility for all should be at the center of tourism policies and business strategies not only as a human right, but also as a great market opportunity.

Most of our tourist destinations are not disable friendly or easily accessible for all. This year's theme shall certainly bring new innovation and changes which shall make tourism accessible for all.

It is the responsibility of us to make sure that tourism is accessible for all and every one can become tourist easily in spite of any challenges they have. Together we can make inclusive society and tourism accessible for all. (With inputs from UN publication and published on the occasion of Tourism Day and feedback may be sent to bkranjan@gmail.com)

Making the most difficult choice Rajiv Kumar It must be very lonely at the top, at this time, for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He faces, perhaps, the most difficult choice of his tenure for which no one but the PM himself will be held accountable.

It's a choice in the face of the most provocative and cynical action by Pakistan's military establishment. No wonder, then, for the first time since I can remember, Modi's face showed anguish. It reflected his despair at India's offer of friendship being rebuffed with repeated state-sponsored terrorist attacks.

It is critical for Modi to understand Pakistan's gameplan in launching the latest crossborder terror attack on the Indian army in Uri. Just as in 1989, the Pakistan army has timed this action to derive the maximum mileage from the tragic events in the Kashmir Valley. Rawalpindi seeks, as

always, to exploit a two-fold advantage from the current situation. One, as Mehbooba Mufti commented, is to create a war-like situation in the Valley in the hope that its heavilyarmed terrorist suicide squads will find support from protesting Kashmiri youth. Two, to try and hide its trans-border terrorism in the eyes of the world community as being fostered by the conditions in Kashmir and put India on the backfoot.

Why else would Uri happen days before Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly?

But on this occasion, there is a bigger prize that Rawalpindi is after. For it, Modi's success as PM is the worst possible outcome. That would imply Rawalpindi facing a resurgent India with a fast growing economy; an India, whose claims on the global governance high table would be recognised; and which under Modi would have a highly credible and strong development state, rather than the pe-

LOVE IS BLIND There is a very interesting story in Greek mythology from where the term "Love is blind" originates. It's the story of Cupid (the god of love) and Psyche.

Psyche was the most beautiful woman in her land and men came to catch a glimpse of her from far away lands, this enraged Aphrodite, the goddess of Beauty and the mother of Cupid as people used to once come to her temple in such large numbers but now Psyche was getting all the attention. So she asked her son to use one of his arrows to make her fall in love with ugliest man in the realm. Cupid being an obedient son, went to shoot an arrow at Psyche as he spotted her looking at the ugliest man in the crowd outside her house, but the moment he noticed her face, he dropped the arrow which fell on his foot and made him fall in love with her. But he couldn't marry her because that would enrage his mother and well, also because he was a god and she was a mortal!

Meanwhile Psyche's father was worried because everyone wanted to look at Psyche or meet her but no man wanted to marry her (well because, men!) so he went to Zeus' temple for advise. Zeus decided to play Cupid's wingman, so the oracle told Psyche's father that she was fated to marry a demon and he was supposed to drop her at a mountain peak on a moonless night so that the demon could take her away to his land. He freaked

rennially soft and inefficient state it is known to be.

Rawalpindi's gameplan is to unleash provocations that will drive Modi to precipitate action, which, in turn, will derail his development plans and bring his tenure under a dark cloud.

The alternative scenario of Modi riding on a wave of antiPakistan hysteria in India also has its possible upside for Rawalpindi, especially if it stokes communal fires. By quickly coming to Pakistan's assistance, in denying that the terror attack had its source in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, China has made itself complicit in the Pakistani gameplan. Perhaps Pakistan is consciously playing to the Chinese tune, having received largesse from it for the economic corridor.

What should Modi's response be? He has to work out the likely impact of any action he takes on the domestic policy. It is rather disingenuous to argue that foreign policy

out a little but after a lot of emotional drama he left her at the mountain for her destined husband to pick her up. She obviously couldn't see who he was because it was dark, he took her to a palace above clouds which was again totally dark.

He explained the rules of their marriage to her that since he's a demon(self conscious one), he doesn't wish for her to see him, so he would only visit her at night when a l l t h e lights are o u t and leave before sunrise. She also couldn't make any contact with her family (control freak demon) and during the day, invisible servants would take care of all her needs. He also told her that he would leave her if she ever tries to see his face.

Win win for Cupid!

So night after night he visited her and she obviously got a feeling that he's not a demon but hiding something else (because you know, he felt like a person probably with decent enough features) and she also got bored in the lonely palace, so she coaxed him one day to let her talk to her sisters and allow them to visit. So they came, got a little jealous of her palace and her demon husband who was surprisingly very caring. They told her to hold a lamp over his face

actions should be divorced from domestic political and economic considerations. He has to figure out the likely impact of actions against Pakistan on the NDA's electoral prospects in the elections in Punjab, Gujarat and UP and indeed the 2019 general elections. We do not want India to suffer from another bout of political instability.

Modi has already demonstrated that he will not be baited by opportunist opposition leaders or fulminating television anchors, in search of higher TRPs, asking him to match his actions with election campaign rhetoric. He would do well to ignore even his own party's intellectuals and strategists who have called for "a jaw in place of a tooth". The DGMO's statement that India will act at the time and place of its choosing should have put paid to the hopes of such sundries. He should also take immediate steps to assure the minorities, whose nationalist credentials have never ever

when he falls asleep that night to see how he looks. So she did exactly that, knowing well that he would leave her if she's caught, because she just had to know what he was hiding. She realized that he was Cupid, the most handsome god and not an ugly demon. Win win for Psyche!

But cupid woke up and startled her, making the hot oil from the lamp fall into his eyes. He got really angry with her for breaking her promise and spilling oil in his eyes and he left, despite everything she tried.

Psyche tracked cupid down and found that he was living with his mom, who obviously didn't like her and thus instead of saying no to her, she promised that she would allow her to see Cupid if she completes a bunch of impossible tasks, just to toy with her! Out of love and desperation she accomplishes everything and gets to see Cupid and discovers that he is blind because of her oil spill. Long story short, he forgives her, family matters sort out and they live happily ever after.

Cupid found love himself but he is blind now so he runs around hitting anyone with arrows at any time and sometimes he forgets to hit the other person all together! Thus love is blind shouldn't be translated in the romantic sense that people don't care about looks but in the sense that love is chaotic madness and the person who once brought soul mates together is running around blind with love arrows!

been in doubt, that their safety and security will remain his government's priority concern.

It will also be highly desirable for the rightist Hindu fringe to maintain complete silence if they cannot help the nation's because by jettisoning their communal agenda.

Modi must also take one more step. He must ask for, and enforce, accountability for India's intelligence and security establishment. Pathankot and Uri in relatively quick succession, along with a number of incidents over the past two years, should be sufficient evidence that these stalwarts, despite their past credentials, have been found terribly wanting. The heads of the security and intelligence establishment and agencies should strengthen Modi's hands by putting in their papers in line with the motto of "nation before party, government before self." It will be in keeping with the trust that Modi has placed in these lieutenants for them to accept their responsibility for the present

unenviable situation in which their leader, government and party find themselves. It is also high time that some of our "agencies", which enjoy complete carte blanche, are subjected to public scrutiny and accountability. This is common practice in all mature democracies.

Finally, Modi has to understand that his interlocutors across India's western borders are located in Rawalpindi, not Islamabad. He has to cut through that smoke and engage with the PAHQ in the full knowledge that he is dealing with people with ruthless devotion to their personal cause in which the ordinary Pakistani citizens are but cannon fodder.

Such people are hard core realists who will only understand tough responses. Modi will have to bite the bullet and teach them a lesson that reduces their credibility and legitimacy both domestically and globally. But this must be done strictly on the time and at a place of India's own choosing and in a manner in which they least expect.

Import of Weapon Sir, It is a matter of concern that even after 69 years of our independence we are not yet self-dependent as far as sophisticated weapons and certain other latest technical know-how have to be acquired from other developed and advanced countries, despite our Prime-minister oft-repeated slogan of 'Make in India'. We understand, long rule of Congress after independence did little for development of missile, satellite and other important knowhow. But the fact remains that our ex-president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam along-with some of his brilliant associates did something meaningful under Congress regime in ISRO. But new life has been infused to the mission under the dynamic leadership of Narendra Modi, the Prime-minister in the development of satellite mission along-with floating of sophisticated defence-related paraphernalia. Hopefully, India is all set to become a World-Power worth reckoning despite the heart-burns of China and Pakistan. The finalization of deal with France for acquiring 36 Rafale fighter Jets at a cost of Rs. 58,800 crore will definitely help our defence in sharpening the teeth. USA also is eager to extend its helping hand in defence sector. We understand that our fencing along the border has certain vulnerability for which the Pakistan-sponsored terrorists crossed through the vulnerable fencing and could wreak havoc in Kashmir. The recent terrorists attack on an army camp in Uri killing 19 of our unarmed jawans is a case in point. A recent media report suggests that Israel offered its expertise in strengthening fencing along the border as Israel too faces similar challenge on many fronts including cross border terrorism.

Incidentally, Israel's electro optical sensors to collect information through unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is not only innovative but also a classic design to detect intruders. It remains to be seen if India accepts the offer and strengthen its vulnerable fencing in border.

Yours etc.

Ashok Bordoloi Dibrugarh

DIBRUGARH, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

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Nagaland working on central schemes to promote rural tourism PTI Kohima, Sep 26: In a bid to encourage rural tourism, the Nagaland government is working on programmes to spread awareness in the interior areas for implementing centrally-sponsored schemes 'Swadesh Darshan' and 'PRASAD', an official said on monday.

Nagaland and the Northeast have immense potential in rural tourism and therefore the state government through the department of tourism is chalking out programmes to spread awareness in the interior areas by implementing the central programmes, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, C Apok Jamir said while interacting with mediapersons on the sidelines of the department's Logo competition here.

Swadesh Darshan is an

Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, C Apok Jamir

integrated development of Theme Based Tourist Circuits, while PRASAD is National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual Augmentation Drive.

"We are embarking on the mission to make Nagaland and the Northeast region in general a tourist destination for the rest of the world," Jamir said, adding

that through such initiatives, the department is working towards opening the gates for the people to explore and experience the culture and tradition of the Nagas in the 11 districts.He expressed hope that promoting tourism activities will generate employment in the state and also project the vibrancy of the region to the world.

NORTHEAST

Irom Sharmila to join global peace fest IANS Imphal, Sep 26: Manipur's Irom Chanu Sharmila and other civil rights activists, as well as youth from war-ravaged countries like Syria, Afghanistan and Libya, will participate in the 11th edition of the Global Youth Peace Festival (GYPF), which opens here on Wednesday.

"Over 200 young changemakers will participate in this unique festival to make an ardent appeal for peace. Joining them in this mission would be the 'Iron Lady' of Manipur, Irom

Chanu Sharmila. The festival will bring together peace crusaders from across the world, including the war-torn countries of Syria, Liberia, Libya, Afghanistan, Pakistan and others, to celebrate the spirit of global citizenship and universal peace," organiser of the festival Pramod Sharma, Coordinator of NGO 'Yuvsatta' said on Monday.

Sharmila will address the gathering of international youth activists on Wednesday, Sharma said.

Despite heightened tensions between India and

Government, but it is yet to initiate action against those involved in the firing incident.

When contacted, an official source said the Home Department had taken up the issue with the police headquarters.

Earlier, during the budget session in March this year, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma had said follow-up action, including legal proceedings, would be initiated against those involved in the incident.

One of the findings of the report was that as per the order of the magistrate, the police ‘fired in the air’ leaving two people dead.

The report also said shortage of manpower led to the firing incident and the police headquarters had failed to act in providing manpower even after the matter was taken up by the SP. The district police had written a number of let-

ters to the police headquarters for deployment of additional force, but “the reply from the police headquarters only stated that the matter had been taken up with the ADGP (law and order). What action had been taken up by the police headquarters is not, therefore, available with the inquiry officer,” the report had said.

A senior police officer, C. Syrti, who was deputy commandant 3rd MLP battalion had even suggested to the Deputy Commissioner to free an arrested person to calm down the situation.

Only 16 police personnel were deployed to tackle an aggressive crowd of around 600 persons who were demanding the release of the arrested person.

According to the report, the police fired in the air and it was found that two persons lost their lives and eight of them were seriously injured.

Another illegal charcoal seizure in WKH Agencies Nongstoin, Sep 26: The DFO Khasi Hills (Territorial) Division, Shillong, seized 6 MT of illegal charcoal from Laitdom in West Khasi Hills on Saturday.

Four patrolling teams of forest officials carried out their drive at Mawlangsu, Mairang and Rambrai areas.

According to the Meghalaya Charcoal (Control of production, Storage, Trade and Transit) Rules, 2008, both charcoal producers and stockists should be registered with respective

DFOs (Territorial) and that charcoal should be made from legally sourced trees. Violation of the rules may lead to prison for six months or fine of Rs 500 or both.

Illegal charcoal production at Mawlangsu and Mawkohie has reduced considerably following regular patrolling by eight teams, formed by the office of the DFO Khasi Hills (Territorial) Division, on highways and roads, and a series of raids in June-July.

The patrol teams have seized 130 MT of illegal charcoal from West Khasi

Hills and Ri bhoi during the raids. The teams have also apprehended 50 trucks carrying illegal charcoal since January 2016. The forest officials also conduct surprise checks on the premises of ferro-alloy factories to prevent the use of illegal charcoal.

However, sources said the forest patrol teams do not conduct checking inside forests but seize charcoal that they find on the road side. They further said in Mawlangsu area, more than 1,000 tonne of charcoal was stored in the nearby forest.

Irom Chanu Sharmila Pakistan since the last week over the issue of Jammu & Kashmir, activ-

ists from Pakistan are also expected to participate in the festival.

Young peace activist from Pakistan, Aliya Harir, who spearheads the 'Aaghaz-eDosti', an Indo-Pakistan friendship initiative; Julie Shen, Asia Representative of 'Good Deeds Day' and Deputy Secretary-General, Taiwan Association for Volunteer Effort; and Eamonn Fahil Elbom, a medical professional from Tripoli, Libya, whose tireless work to treat patients in war-torn situations has won global laurels, will be honoured at the festival with the 'Global Youth Icon Awards' this year, Sharma added.

Irom Sharmila Home Ministry on the job meets Kejriwal to end dual posts culture

2 years on, Govt still to act against ‘perpetrators’ Agencies Shillong, Sep 26: Two years after the Mookhep firing incident which claimed the lives of two villagers, action against those involved is still pending.

Those who were killed and injured in the police firing at Mookhep, West Jaintia Hills, on September 24, 2014 were part of a mob agitating against the alleged apathy of the government in addressing issues related to the ban on coal mining in the State.

There were two inquiries into the incident, one by Additional Deputy Commissioner S.S Syiemlieh and the other by senior government official D.P Wahlang.

The first magisterial inquiry report, which was submitted on November 6, 2014, was not accepted by the Government.

The second report submitted to the Government on November 24, 2015, was accepted by the State

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Arvind Kejriwal

IANS Imphal, Sep 26: Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila on Monday met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal here.

"Met Irom Sharmila. I salute her courage and struggle," Kejriwal said in a tweet after their

meeting at the Delhi secretariat.

"My best wishes and full support in her political endeavours," he added.

Irom Sharmila, an international icon, ended her 16-year-long fast against the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), in August.

Agencies Shillong, Sep 26: The Home Ministry is on the job to amend the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution that will ultimately solve the problem of dual posts involving MLAs and MDCs in the State.

District Affairs Minister Prestone Tynsong said besides solving the dual posts issue, the amendment will also result in the implementation of the antidefection law and increase in seats of all the three autonomous district councils in the State.

Tyngsong said the State Government, a few months ago, had sent its response after the Home Ministry sought its views.

The Minister said as per the proposed amendment, if an MDC contests and wins the seat in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, his seat in the respective council will remain vacant. This means that the proposed amendment is aimed at ensuring one person for one post.

There is still ambiguity on the amended dual posts Act, 2015, brought by the State Government which prevents an MLA to become an MDC, whereas the order of the High Court

of Meghalaya based on the orders of the Governor and the Election Commission states that the post of MDC is not an office of profit, and hence there is no scope for disqualification.

Another aspect of the proposed amendment to the Sixth Schedule is that there will be clauses which will prevent defection of MDCs. In the absence of an antidefection law in the councils, there is no bar on the part of the elected members to switch allegiance to other political parties.

“Anti-defection law will be a reality after the amendment to the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution,” Tynsong added.

Besides, after the amendment, while the seats in KHADC and GHADC will increase from the current 30 to 40, the strength of JHADC will go up from the current 30 to 34.

In KHADC and GHADC, the elections will be held for 35 seats and five persons will be nominated, whereas in JHADC, polls will be held for 29 seats and the remaining five seats will be filled by nominated members.

According to Tynsong, since the number of voters under JHADC is lesser than KHADC and GHADC, the total seats for JHADC were fixed at 34.

Moreover, the whole of Jaintia Hills has only seven legislators compared to Khasi Hills (29) and Garo Hills (24).

It was after ANVC demanded an increase in the seats in GHADC that the State Government had decided to extend the same facility to both KHADC and JHADC. Tynsong said as per information available with the State Government, the Home Ministry is finalising the amendment and the draft will be placed before the Union Cabinet for its approval.

“After the Cabinet’s approval, the amended Bill will be taken up in both the Houses of Parliament for approval,” Tynsong said.

While the increase in seats will be applicable only to the three autonomous district councils in Meghalaya, the other portions of the amendment will be applicable to all the district councils in the Northeast.

Govt identifies new site for Tura medical college Water ATM comes with

Agencies Shillong, Sep 26: Four years after laying the foundation stone for the State’s first medical college, the Government has again identified a new site in West Garo Hills that conforms to the norms set by Medical Council of India.

West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Pravin Bakshi said as per the Council norms, a medical college should be within 10 km of the existing district hospital.

The new site for the medical college in Tura has been identified at Doldegre in West Garo Hills. The location is on the outskirts of Tura and 10km from Tura Civil Hospital.

The earlier site where the foundation stone was laid in 2012 by Deputy Chief Minister Rowell Lyngdoh was under Balalgre and Jewilgre Nokmaship near Damalgre, which is around 25 km from Tura town.

The detailed project report was considered by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in a meeting of the Empowered Committee (EC) on March 14, 2016. However, the EC did not approve the land earmarked at a distance of 14.5 km from the existing district hospital as it was not complying with the Council norms.

This compelled the State to identify the new site at Doldegre.

benefits, glitches

Agencies Shillong, Sep 26: For a city that stares at water crisis for several months a year something called a water ATM can certainly be termed precious. The water ATM at Pynthorbah, the first of its kind in the State, has so far benefited 400 of the 2,000 households here.

Speaking to The Shillong Times, headman of Pynthorbah Batskhem Sten said, “The water ATM has definitely helped the residents. Each household gets 10 litres (of drinking water) per day for free. In winter, water is drawn from the PHE tank if it overflows and in summer, it is taken from the natural spring. However, we generally depend on the overflow of the PHE tank.”

The water ATM was installed under the initiative of South Asian Forum for

Environment (SAFE). In this venture, MUDA has partnered with SAFE to make the project a reality.

Sten said each household has a ATM card for drawing water from the machine and the monthly recharge is free. He said 289 households have already been registered and more are coming forward to get registered in the second phase.

However, Sten pointed out a few glitches, technical and financial, in the functioning of the water machine. He said the machine runs on electricity which makes it inconsistent considering that the State is reeling under severe power crisis. Another shortcoming is the maintenance of the machine. “We have an operator and the World Bank pays him Rs 5,500 per month. We are worried

about the maintenance cost of the machinery, especially the reverse osmosis (RO) plant that costs over Rs 7 lakh. There is no trouble as long as the World Bank finances the technology but we don’t know for how long it will do so,” Sten said.

A bio-toilet was also installed in April. But soon after its installation, the toilet was damaged by miscreants. So the Dorbar Shnong engaged a guard at the site at a monthly salary of Rs 3,000.

Sten said the burden of paying the salary of the operator has fallen upon the Dorbar Shnong. He said, “For the last two months, the World Bank did not pay him (the guard) his salary.

We were assured by WB that the money paid can be adjusted later but till date nothing has come up.”

TMC burns CM's effigy for 'anti-national' remark Loss from mining ban over Rs 1500 cr PTI Agartala, Sep 26: Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday burnt the effigy of Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and demanded apology from him for his alleged anti-national remarks before foreign nationals in a seminar on Thursday.

TMC activists burnt the effigy of Sarkar at Orient Choumuhani, the heart of the town, for his remark in a business seminar.

Sarkar had remarked in the seminar said that India was showing 'big brotherly attitude' towards South Asian nations thereby tarnishing the image of the country as delegates from Bangladesh,

Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, Japan and Russia were present there, TMC leader Sudip Roy Burman said.

"His voice corroborated the stand of Pakistan. He said it at a time, when Pakistan sponsored terrorists killed 18 Indian soldiers. We demand an unqualified apology from Sarkar and demand that he withdraw the statement," Burman said.

Burman said a TMC delegation would meet Governor Tathagata Roy on Monday to submit a memorandum against Sarkar.

He also raised the same issue in the assembly on Friday and demanded an adjournment for discussion, but the Speaker rejected his

Trinamool Congress demand.

However, the Chief Minister then clarified his position saying "I have said our External Affairs ministry

should have such an attitude that we can maintain a good relation with our neighbouring countries. We want good neighbours. In-

dia should not show any big brotherly attitude towards its neighbours. As an Indian, it is my right and I stick to my point."

CPI(M) state secretary Bijan Dhar and the party's Central Committee member Gautam Das said there was nothing wrong in the statement of the Chief Minister.

"He said our central government should not show any big brotherly attitude. We do not find anything wrong in it," the two leaders told a press conference.

"India should open dialogue with Pakistan to solve unresolved issues including Kashmir. Though we are of the view that Kashmir is an integral part of India," they said.

Agencies Shillong, Se 26: The State exchequer has lost over Rs 1,527.23 crore till May owing to the ban on coal mining by the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

According to official sources, the revenue loss from NGT ban on coal mining for the financial year 2014-15 was around Rs 600 crore and taking into account its spillover effect on the annual growth of the revenue collection during 201516, the loss worked out to around Rs 775 crore. Moreover, for the first two months of the current financial year, revenue loss was over Rs 152.23 crore.

The Tribunal, on April 17, 2014, had passed an interim order banning rat-hole mining in the State.

Official sources said approximately 5,771 coal mine owners were affected directly and a large number of people, including mine workers, living in and around the mining area, were also affected by the ban.

The Government had directed all concerned authorities and district administration to cover the affected families under government schemes and programmes.

The government is also planning to conduct a study on the impact of ban on coal mining in the State.

Several petitions were also made with the NGT and the Supreme Court after the ban. The Hima Nongstoin Land Owners’ Coal Traders’ and Producers’ Association too had approached the Apex Court in this regard.

Earlier, NGT had allowed payment of royalty till April 15 and transportation of extracted coal till May 15 this year after which the State Government was authorised to sell or auction the remaining coal.

Following this, the Supreme Court in its order on September 21 allowed transportation of extracted coal from October 1 till May 31 next year.

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Swaraj to give stinging response China again declines to confirm to Pakistan at UNGA backing Pakistan on Kashmir

Sushma Swaraj Agencies New York: "The whole world and the entire nation" is waiting to hear from Swaraj, who will deliver India's "vision document" for the 71st UNGA, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup told reporters.

With a focus on tackling terrorism, India will corner Pakistan, which used the world body forum to talk extensively about Kashmir four days ago, for being a "terrorist state".

India made its sharpest attack on Pakistan on Thursday, calling the country home to the "Ivy League of Terrorism" which carries out "war crimes" and pitches for talks with a "gun in its hand".

Outlining India's focus for the United Nations General

Assembly (UNGA) session, India's envoy to the UN Syed Akbaruddin had said that terrorism is the "primary concern" for India as well as for nations across the world.

Swaraj will address the UN general debate and is expected to give a stinging response to Sharif's speech.

"We are all looking forward to that," Swarup said. He did not elaborate on elements of Swaraj's address but said "I think the broad themes that Akbaruddin has outlined are definitely going to be a part of our presentation at this most important forum in the international community".

Swarup said one can also expect "a continued focus from India on the theme of terrorism which is undoubtedly the single biggest chal-

lenge to international peace and security".

Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar earlier said glorification of Burhan Wani, commander of the militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen, by Sharif at the world forum is an act of "self-incrimination" by Pakistan.

He had also said it is "shocking" that a leader of a nation can "glorify a selfdeclared self-advertised terrorist" at a forum such as the United Nations General Assembly after Sharif hailed Wani - who was killed on July 8 by the Indian forces resulting in tensions in the Valley - as a "young leader" and the "symbol" of the Kashmiris' freedom movement.

First Secretary in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN Eenam Gambhir also made a strong rebuttal to Sharif's "long tirade" about the situation in Kashmir, saying it is ironical that a country which has established itself as the global epicentre of terrorism, is preaching human rights and talks about the ostensible support for selfdetermination.

Exercising India's Right of Reply, she told the UN General Assembly that shortly before Pakistan gave its "hypocritical sermons" in the world body, its envoy in New Delhi was summoned in the context of the most recent of the terror attacks in Uri that claimed 18 Indian lives.

UN chief lauds Indias decision to ratify Paris agreement United Nation, Sept 26: UN chief Ban Ki-moon today lauded India for its "swift action" to ratify the landmark Paris pact on climate change, saying he is looking forward to receiving the countrys instrument of accession.

"The Secretary-General has made clear his hopes for the ratification of the Paris Agreement by a large number of states as early as possible, so he would be pleased by swift action by India. He looks forward to receiving Indias instrument of accession," UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moons deputy spokesman Farhan Haq told PTI. Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday announced in Kerala that India will ratify the Paris climate deal made in Paris last year on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Earlier this month, the US and China, the worlds two largest emitters, formally joined the Paris agreement, which was adopted by 195 parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change last December in Paris.

The agreement calls on countries to combat climate change and to accelerate and intensify the actions and investments needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

Specifically, it seeks to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius, and to strive for 1.5 degrees Celsius.

The agreement will enter into

Ban Ki-moon force 30 days after at least 55 countries, accounting for 55 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, deposit their instruments of ratification or acceptance with the Secretary-General.

A total of 60 countries so far have deposited their instruments of ratification for the agreement, representing more than 47.5 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Ban said this week that since more than 55 countries have formally joined the Paris Agreement on climate change, a critical threshold has been crossed that will help bring into force the landmark pact that seeks to put the world on a path towards low-carbon growth and a more sustainable future.

"I am confident that, by the time I leave office, the Paris Agreement will have entered

into force," the UN chief had said.

"This will be a major achievement for multilateralism," he had said.

India, which along with the US and China is among the worlds top greenhouse gas emitters, has maintained that the burden of fighting climate change cannot be put on the shoulders of the poor after decades of industrial development by the rich nations.

It has announced plans to quadruple its renewable power capacity to 175 gigawatts by 2022 as part of the government?s plan to supply electricity to every household.

India seeks to add 100 gigawatts of photo-voltaic capacity, 60 gigawatts of wind power, 10 gigawatts of biomass and five gigawatts of hydro projects.

Trump lauds Hindu community's contributions to US PTI Washington, Sep 26 : Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has praised Hindu community's "fantastic" contributions to world civilisation and American culture.Trump, 70, also confirmed that he would be addressing an Indian-American event in New Jersey next month, the proceeds of which will benefit global victims of Islamic terror.

"The Hindu community has made fantastic contributions to world civilisation and to American culture and we look forward to celebrating our shared values of free enterprise, hard work, family values, and a strong American foreign policy," Trump said in a statement.

He issued a short 24-second video message inviting IndianAmericans to attend the "incredible" event on October 15.

"Hello everyone, it is my pleasure to invite you to a Republican Hindu Coalition rally at the PNC Arts Center in New Jersey. I am very much looking forward to speaking to thousands of Indian-Americans and others about making America

great again. I look forward to seeing everybody there. It would be an incredible evening," Trump said in his video message.

According to the Trump Campaign, the all-day event brings together top actors, dancers, and singers from Bollywood, Hindu spiritual and civic leaders for a celebration of Hindu culture and heritage.

"The proceeds of the event will benefit global victims of Islamic terror," the campaign said, adding that the event christened 'Humanity United Against Terror' has been organised by Republican Hindu Coalition, which is founded and headed by Indian American Shalli Kumar from Illinois.

"I am looking forward to joining my good friend Shalli Kumar, founder and chairman of the Republican Hindu Coalition for this terrific event," Trump said in an accompanying statement issued by his campaign.

Kumar, who on Sunday was appointed by Trump to his advisory committee for people from Asia Pacific region, said

he expects some 10,000 people to turn out for the event.

This is for the first time in the last two presidential elections that a presidential has confirmed to attend a public Indian American event.

Trump's decision is seen as an attempt to woo the small but powerful Indian-American community who can play a key role in some of the battle ground States like Virginia if the race is close.

Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential nominee, has held and attended a series of fund raisers organised by Indian Americans across the country including at their homes.

But those are all closed door events away from public glare.

Clinton, 68, often called as Senator from Punjab and has a large following among the IndianAmericans is yet to make any public appearance before the community.

But she has appointed a large number of Indian-Americans in her campaign team.

A recent Pew Survey had said that Indian-Americans overwhelmingly vote for Democrats.

Agencies Beijing, Sep 26 : For the second time in less than a week, China today snubbed Pakistan by declining to back reports in Pakistani media claiming Beijing's support for the country in the event of any aggression and backing it on the Kashmir issue. As a "neighbour and friend", China once again appealed to India and Pakistan to engage in dialogue to "properly" resolve disputes, including the Kashmir issue which it said was "left over from history", and jointly work towards regional peace and stability.

Asked about reported remarks by Pakistan Consul General in Lahore Yu Boren that China will support Pakistan against any foreign aggression and backs Islamabad on the Kashmir issue, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang told media briefing

here he was not aware of any such remarks made by the envoy. "I am not aware of the situation you mentioned.

But China's position on the relevant issue is consistent and clear," he said.

"As the neighbour and friend to both Pakistan and India, we hope the two countries will properly address their differences through dialogue and consultation, manage and control the situation and jointly work for the peace and stability of South Asia and the growth of the region. "With regard to the Kashmir issue, we believe it is an issue left over from history. We hope the relevant parties will peacefully and properly resolve the issue through dialogue and consultation," he said. He was replying to a question about remarks attributed to Yu made during his meeting with Chief Minister of Pakistan's Punjab province

Pakistan on Kashmir issue.

China has declined to confirm Beijing's backing to Islamabad on the issue during the meeting between Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

A file photo Shahbaz Sharif.

"In case of any (foreign) aggression our country will extend its full support to Pakistan," Consul General of China in Lahore Yu was quoted as saying in a press release by the Punjab Chief Minister's Office, according to a report by Pakistani daily Dawn. "We are and will be siding with Pakistan on the Kashmir issue. There is no

justification for atrocities on unarmed Kashmiris in (India)-held Kashmir and the Kashmir dispute should be solved in accordance with aspirations of the Kashmiris," the report had quoted Yu as saying.

China's reaction today is the second time since September 22 that it distanced itself from the Pakistani media attributing Beijing's support to

The two leaders "exchanged views on bilateral relations as well as international and regional issues of common interest", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang had told PTI here when asked about reports that Li extended support to Pakistan's stance on Kashmir. A report in Dawn said Li had assured Sharif that China would continue to support Pakistan's stance on Kashmir. It had quoted Li telling Sharif that "we support Pakistan and we will speak for Pakistan at every forum."

At least 26 killed in Aleppo as UN meets over Syria AP Beirut, Sept 26: At least 26 civilians were killed in fresh government airstrikes on the contested city of Aleppo, Syrian activists said Sunday, as the United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting on the spiraling violence in Syria but failed to take any action because of deep divisions between Russia and the Western powers.

The United States, Britain and France, who called the emergency meeting, heaped blame on Moscow for supporting the Syrian offensive which U.N. envoy Staffan de Mistura called one of the worst of the 5 1/2-year war.

When Syria's U.N. Ambassador Bashar Ja'afari was called to speak in the council, the ambassadors of the three Western powers walked out in protest.

They had demanded a halt to the Aleppo offensive and immediate council action, and their walkout demonstrated anger and frustration not only at Damascus but at Russia for backing close ally Bashar Assad's military campaign while talking about reviving a cessation of hostilities.

"What Russia is sponsoring and doing is not counter-terrorism, it's barbarism," said U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power. "It's apocalyptic what is being done in eastern Aleppo."

As the government offensive entered its fourth day on Sunday, medical workers and local officials reported airstrikes on neighborhoods throughout Aleppo's rebel-held eastern districts.

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported 26 civilians had been killed by 7:30 p.m. and said it expects the toll to rise. Ibrahim Alhaj of the Syrian Civil Defense search and rescue outfit gave a higher toll, saying hospitals and rescuers had documented the deaths of 43 people so far on Sunday.

The Observatory, which re-

Members of the Civil Defense group known as the White Helmets and residents inspect damaged buildings Sunday after airstrikes hit the Bustan al-Qasr neighborhood in Aleppo, Syria. (Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets via AP), lies on a network of contacts inside Syria, said earlier in the day that 213 civilians had been killed by airstrikes and shelling on opposition areas in and around Aleppo since the U.S.-Russian brokered cease-fire collapsed Monday evening.

Hospitals are overwhelmed with casualties and medical workers are expecting many of the wounded to die from a lack of treatment, according to Mohammad Zein Khandaqani, a member of the Medical Council, which oversees medical affairs in the city's opposition quarters.

"I've never seen so many people dying in once place," he said from a hospital in the city. "It's terrifying today. In less than one hour the Russian planes have killed more than 50 people and injured more than 200."

Conflicting casualty estimates are common in the aftermath of clashes and attacks in Syria.

At the start of the Security Council meeting, U.N. envoy de Mistura said the offensive against eastern Aleppo, where up to 275,000 people "have been under a form of de facto siege for almost 20 days," followed the U.S.-led coalition's bombing of Syrian troops, which Washington called a tragic mistake,

and a deadly attack on a U.N. convoy carrying desperately needed humanitarian aid.

"But no incident, irrespective of whether it can be attributed or not, does justify what is going on in front of our own eyes: the unraveling of the cessation of hostilities and the simultaneous unleashing of unprecedented military violence affecting innocent civilians as well," he said.

He urged the United States and Russia "to go that extra mile to see if they can save their agreement of Sept. 9 and do so at the eleventh hour."

He also urged the Security Council to press for a cessation of hostilities, weekly 48-hour pauses to deliver aid, and medical evacuations for several urgent cases in eastern Aleppo.

De Mistura said Syrians and the international community are swiftly losing any remaining hope with Washington and Moscow "unless we salvage what was agreed on."

"All we can expect from Aleppo if the Syrian government is intent on retaking it is ... a slow, grinding, street-by-street fight, over the course of months, if not years, whereby the ancient city will be almost completely destroyed," he warned.

De Mistura reiterated that

"a so-called military 'solution' or victory in Syria is impossible, including in Aleppo."

After the meeting ended, he told reporters: "Everything hangs in the balance right now." And what happens next depends on the Russians and Americans, he said.

Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vitaly Churkin blamed Syria's rebels for sabotaging the cease-fire agreement by using the lull to shore up their forces, and he accused the Western coalition of failing to separate the moderate factions it backs from "terrorist" groups especially the alQaida-linked Fatah Sham Front.

"In Syria, hundreds of armed groups are being armed," Churkin said. "The territory of the country is being bombed indiscriminately. Bringing a peace is almost an impossible task now."

But he made clear that Moscow hasn't given up on a cessation of hostilities.

"Of course, I would like this very much to be our aim as well as the renewal of negotiations," he said.

Churkin stressed, however, that Russia first wants to see "a sincere desire" by the U.S. coalition to separate the moderate opposition from the Fatah Sham Front.

Power said the United States knows "that Russia has consistently said one thing, and done the opposite."

But she said the U.S. also believes it must do "everything in our power to find a way to halt the violence."

"That is why, even now, we will continue to look for any way possible to restore the cessation of hostilities," Power said.

While intra-Syria negotiations remain the aim of the Western powers and Russia, a broad coalition of 33 Syrian rebel factions issued a statement Sunday saying: "Negotiations under the present conditions are no longer useful and are mean-

ingless."

The opposition groups said they won't accept any Russian mediation, calling Moscow a "partner to the regime in the crimes against our people."

They also called on the government and Russian forces to halt airstrikes and lift sieges on opposition areas where the U.N. estimates 600,000 Syrians are trapped.

On the sidelines of the meeting, U.N. SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon urged an end to the offensive saying the bombs "are not busting bunkers, they are demolishing ordinary people looking for any last refuge of safety."

"International law is clear: The systematic use of indiscriminate weapons in densely populated areas is a war crime," he said.

Prior to the start of the U.N. meeting, British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said Russia should be investigated for war crimes following the attack on the aid convoy that claimed 20 lives. And France's Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said Russia and Iran will be guilty of war crimes if they don't pressure Assad to stop escalating violence.

Rebels, meanwhile, shelled Masyaf, a government stronghold near the central city of Hama, for the second day in a row on Sunday, according to the Observatory.

Masyaf is home to a large number of Alawites, members of Assad's sect. The Syrian leader has rallied Syria's minorities behind his government behind fears of the Sunnidominated rebellion.

On a positive note, a set of four towns, two besieged by government forces and two by rebels, were reached by aid convoys for the first time in nearly six months on Sunday, the International Committee for the Red Cross announced.

The organization said it had reached 60,000 residents trapped in the towns of Madaya, Zabadani, Foua, and Kafraya.

Philippines reports first Zika pregnancy case AFP Manila, Sept 26: The Philippines on Monday (Sep 26) reported its first known case of a pregnant woman infected with the Zika virus that threatens unborn babies, as authorities warned people to avoid mosquitos.

Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial said 12 cases of Zika had been detected across the Philippines this month, including a 22-year-old woman from the central island of Cebu who is 19 weeks' pregnant with her first child.

"Initial ultrasound did not detect any foetal abnormalities. She will be monitored regularly during the entire period of the pregnancy," the health department said.

Zika-infected pregnant women can give birth to babies with microcephaly, a deformation marked by abnormally small brains and heads.

Of the country's 12 Zika cases, eight were female and ranged in age from 9 to 55, the department said.

None of those infected had travelled a month before

testing positive and all had since recovered, it said.

Special teams have been dispatched to all the af-

fected areas to investigate where the infection came from and recommend measures to deal with the virus, which can be spread by the bite of a mosquito or via sexual contact.

Ubial called on the public to destroy mosquito breeding places, use insect repellent and wear condoms during sex.

Scientists warned this month that the world should prepare for a "global epidemic" of microcephaly due to Zika as there is no cure or vaccine for the disease.

EDUCATION How to Learn English

DIBRUGARH, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

English is an excellent language to learn, whether it's for business, travel or personal reasons. Learning any language requires hard work, commitment and a willingness to make mistakes, and English is no different. Read below to gather information about learning English.

Improving Your Spoken English Speak a little English every day. The absolute best way to learn any new language is just to speak it. It doesn't matter if you only know five English words or if you're practically fluent -- speaking English with another person is the fastest, most effective method of improving. ØDon't wait until you "feel more comfortable" speaking in English -- you probably won't reach that level for a long time, so push yourself outside of your comfort zone and start speaking English today.

You' ll be amazed at how quickly your language skills improve. Ø Find a native English speaker who is willing to spend some time speaking English with you -- you may be able to offer them a language exchange, where they spend 30 minutes speaking English with you and you spend 30 minutes speaking your native language with them. ØIf you live in an Englishspeaking country, you can practice by starting simple conversations with the people you meet, whether it's saying "hello" to a

the world it's spoken in.

For example, American English is very different from British English. If you intend to travel to or live in an English-speaking country, this is something you should take into account when learning how to pronounce certain words.

Expand your vocabulary and use idiomatic phrases The wider your vocabulary and the more English phrases you learn, the easier speaking English will become. ØAgain, spending time with native English speakers will help you to pick up on common vocabulary and phrases in a natural way. Although reading, watching English TV and listening to the news is also beneficial. ØOnce you have learned a new word or phrase, you should make an effort to use it in a sentence -- this is the best way to commit it to memory. Ø Another easy way to commit new words to

teach you the grammatically correct way of speaking -- which includes proper sentence structure and verb conjugation and will generally provide a very structured approach to language learning. mAttending a discussion group is a more informal and relaxed way of learning English, where the emphasis is more on communication and relationship building than on speaking "correct" English.

Speaking English in this setting can help you to become more comfortable with speaking in front of other people. mBoth of these languagelearning settings have their pros and cons, so it's best to do both if you can!

Carry a dictionary Carrying an English dictionary with you at all times (whether it's an actual book or a phone app) can be very useful. m Having a dictionary means that you will never be stuck for a word. It can save you a lot of embarrassment if you're having a conversation with an English-speaker and forget a word in the middle of the sentence -- all you have to do is take a second to look it up! mAside from saving you awkwardness, looking up the word you need then immediately using it in a sentence will actually help you to commit the new vocabulary to memory.

shopkeeper or asking a stranger for directions.

Work on your pronunciation Even if you have an acceptable grasp of the English language, with good grammar and an extensive vocabulary, native English speakers may find you very difficult to understand if you don't work on your pronunciation. ØCorrect, clear pronunciation is essential if you really want to improve your level of English. Listen closely to how native English speakers pronounce certain words and sounds and do your best to copy them. ØPay particular attention to any sounds that you are unfamiliar with or that do not exist in your native tongue. For example some people have difficulty pronouncing the "r" sound, as it does not exist in their native language, while other people have difficulty with certain consonant clusters, such as the "th" sound. ØBe aware that the pronunciation of certain English words varies greatly depending on the part of

memory is to make labels for everyday household items and stick them around your house or apartment. Then every time you use the kettle or look in the mirror, you will see the English word for these items staring back at you. ØYou should also start a notebook of idiomatic phrases that English speakers use all the time.

Some examples include "it's raining cats and dogs" (raining heavily), to be on "cloud nine" (to be very happy) or saying something is a "piece of cake" (when something is very easy). Sprinkling these kinds of phrases into your conversation will bring your level of English up several notches.

Attend an English class or discussion group Another great way to incorporate some extra English conversation into your weekly routine is to sign up for a class of discussion group. m Attending an English class is a great way to focus on some of the more formal aspects of speaking English. A class will

mIt is also helpful to have a dictionary to peruse throughout the day during private moments, like when you're sitting on the train, waiting to cross the street or just having a cup of coffee. You could learn an extra 20 to 30 English words per day using this technique! m As a beginner, you should start with an English dictionary that provides definitions in your native language. However, once your language skills improve, you should switch to using an EnglishEnglish dictionary, which provides English definitions for English words.

Improving Your Writing, Reading and Listening Skills Listen to English radio or podcasts One of the best ways to improve your English listening comprehension is to download English-language podcasts or radio apps on your phone or MP3 player. mYou should then make an effort to listen to the podcasts or radio shows for at least 30 minutes per day. Do it in the gym, on your commute to work,

or while you're sitting at your computer. mMake an effort to understand what's being said, don't just let the English wash over you. Even if you find it too fast, try to pick out key words and phrases to get a general idea of what the conversation is about. mIf you can, make a note of any words or phrases that you don't understand and look up the translation afterwards. Then listen to the podcast or show again to hear the new words or phrases in context.

Watch English movies and TV shows Another fun way to improve your listening comprehension is to watch English movies and TV shows. mTry to pick movies or TV shows that you will enjoy -- this will make the exercise feel like less of a chore. If possible, choose movies or shows that you are already familiar with, such as children's cartoons or blockbuster films. If you already know the basic story you will find the language much easier to pick up on. mHowever, you should avoid watching movies or television shows with subtitles in your native language -- they will only distract you and make you less inclined to focus on understanding the English, which is the whole point of the exercise.

Read an English book, newspaper or magazine Reading is an essential part of learning a new language, so don't forget to practice! mFind something you are really interested in -whether that's a famous English novel, The New York Times or a fashion magazine and start working your way through it.

If you find the content boring, you will be less inclined to persevere with it. mAgain, make an active effort to actually understand what you're reading, don't just skim over it.

Highlight any words or phrases that you don't understand, then look them up in the dictionary. m If you're alone, you could also try reading aloud -- this will allow you to improve your reading comprehension while also working on your pronunciation.

Keep a diary in English Aside from reading and listening comprehension, you should also spend some time working on your written English. ØThis may be one of the

most difficult aspects of your language learning, but it is important nevertheless. Writing in English will help you to work on your sentence structure, grammar and spelling.

by completing a different task each day - one day of reading, one day of listening comprehension, one day of writing practice, one day studying grammar, etc.

ØTry keeping an English diary in which you write down a few sentences every day. It doesn't have to be deeply personal -- you could write about the weather, what you ate for dinner or what your plans are for the day.

Ø However, you should never pass up an opportunity to practice speaking English, as this is the number one most important thing you can do to gain fluency.

ØIf you feel comfortable with it, get a native speaker to look over what you've written and check it for any errors. This will help you to avoid making the same mistakes over and over again.

Find an English-speaking pen-pal Once your written language skills have improved, you could consider getting an Englishspeaking pen-pal! Ø Having an Englishspeaking pen-pal combines your English writing practice with the excitement of getting a letter or email! Ø Your pen pal may be someone who is learning English like you, or they may be a native English speaker who wants to practice their foreign language skills by writing to you in your native tongue. ØHaving a pen pal from an English-speaking country (such as the United States, Britain, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa, for example) will also allow you to learn more about the culture and what life is like in that part of the world.

Committing to Your New Language Stay motivated When learning any new language, it is important to stay motivated and never give up on your goal of fluency. ØStay committed to your language-learning goal by reminding yourself of how badly you want to achieve it. Think of all of the amazing experiences and opportunities that will be available to you once you've mastered the English language. ØYou will be able to converse with English speakers from across the world and develop new and exciting relationships, you will be able to engage with English-speaking culture like never before and potentially further your career as a result of your new language skills.

Practice every day If you want to to gain fluency quickly, you need to commit to practicing every day. ØLearning a new language is based on repetition, so if you wait too long between study sessions, you will forget everything you learned previously and have to start all over again, wasting valuable time. ØHowever, you shouldn't study so much that you grow sick of English -- try to keep things interesting

Train yourself to think in English One way to make the transition from being very good at English to being fluent is to train your brain to actually think in the English language. ØConstantly translating from your native language into English and back again inside your head consumes time and energy. Every language has its own nuances and peculiarities, which makes it impossible to accurately translate from one language to another in certain instances. ØAs a result, your spoken and written English will flow much more naturally and fluently if you can just train your brain to think in English. Think of it like a switch -- when it's time to communicate in English, you need to turn your English brain on and your mother language brain off!

Make friends with English speakers One of the greatest tests of a person's fluency in a second language is to put them in a room with a bunch of native speakers and see if they can follow and contribute to the conversation. ØThe best way to achieve this level of fluency is to make some Englishspeaking friends and hang out with them in a social setting, like in a cafe or bar. ØThis way, you will be forced to speak in English if you want to interact with your peers, but it won't feel like work or study because you'll be having so much fun!

Don't be afraid to make mistakes The biggest obstacle that stands in the way of learning a new language is the fear of making mistakes. ØThis fear serves no purpose -- it is merely a hindrance that prevents you from reaching your goal of fluency. ØDon't be afraid of making a mistake and don't be shy! Of course you can't speak a new language perfectly at the start. Try to express yourself albeit with difficulty. ØRemember that everyone makes mistakes when they are learning a new language -- it's a rite of passage. You will almost certainly have your fair share of awkward or embarrassing moments when you accidentally say something rude or incorrect, but this is all part of the fun. ØAlso remember that you are not aiming for perfection when learning to speak English, you are aiming for progress. Making mistakes is all part of the learning process, they will help you to become better, so embrace them!

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Top 10 Study Skills for High School Students

Have you ever heard someone say that high school grades don’t matter?

It’s true that your college professor won’t care about the grade you got in 10th grade geometry, but he will be interested in the study skills you learned along the way.

High school is an important time to learn good study habits and improve your studying techniques.

Here are 10 study skills for high school students to help you succeed in college.

Writing and note taking are important study skills for high school students transitioning into college.

1. Manage Your Time Wisely

Don’t stay up until 4 a.m. studying for a test! It won’t work now and it won’t work in college.Sleep has been scientifically documented to be a significant factor on your GPA as well as how well you perform on other tasks.

6. Attend Class While high school attendance is a strict business, it’s good practice for college. Most college classes will only meet once or twice per week, so they will count that much more. Many professors only allow two to three absences for the entire semester. Miss more than that and you’re grade sinks – or worse.

7. Ask Questions

Get used to keeping track of your time in high school and it will pay off for you in college. You might take as few as three or four classes per semester in college, which is only about 15 hours per week actually spent in class. While you may not sit in class for as many hours as you did in high school, your reading assignments in college will be doubled. Managing your free time is as important as managing your “busy” time.

2. Organize!

Keep a weekly or monthly planner or use a journal. If planners aren’t your thing, try making “to do” lists, or using your phone calendar to keep track of assignments and important dates and events. Relying on “just remembering” can be difficult when your obligations and assignments start to pile on.

3. Identify How You Learn Find out what works for you. Are you a flash card girl? Maybe you’re a guy who writes down vocabulary words 20 times each to learn them. Experiment with new things, but stick to the tried-and-true study skills that have worked for you in the past.

4. Is There a Better Way to Study?

A lot of people cram for tests by studying into the wee hours the night before.

Take an honest look at your study habits. Repeated, short sessions of studying are much more effective than a six-hour cram session the night before a final.

5. Catch Some Zzz’s

Don’t be afraid to ask your teachers for help! They aren’t there to scare you; they’re a valuable resource.

Students in your class are another great source of information and support. Be sure to exchange phone numbers and email addresses with them during your first few weeks of class.

They will not only help with schoolwork, but some of them may even turn into long-time friends.

8. Make Study Groups Studying with other students and working on assignments together can be helpful too. You can clarify points you may not understand, and help others by explaining the parts they find hard. Teaching others may even help you grasp a better understanding of the information as well.

9. Hone Those Writing Skills Learn the fine art of the college essay and also be sure to take notes in class.

Writing and note taking are important study skills for high school students transitioning into college.

Don’t write everything your teacher says, but be sure to highlight the important points. You can also compare notes in with other students to review parts of the lecture you found difficult or may have missed.

10. Study Outside Don’t just study in the library. Choosing multiple places to study will keep your boredom level low and may even help you perform better on tests.

NATION

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No Curfew in Kashmir for Second Day

UP ministry expansion: Prajapati reinducted

DIBRUGARH, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

PTI Srinagar, Sept 26: Kashmir continued to remain curfew-free for the second consecutive day on Monday after curbs on the movement of people were lifted from the entire Valley on Sunday following improvement in the situation.

However, restrictions on the assembly of people were in force in most areas.

There is no curfew anywhere in Kashmir on Monday as well, but restrictions on the assembly of people were in place in many parts of the Valley as a precautionary measure, a police official

proving situation.

However, normal life continued to remain affected in Kashmir, where the markets came to life in the afternoon on Sunday in the wake of relaxation, from 2 PM, announced by separatists.

A woman with her child walks past a security jawan stands guard during curfew and strike in Srinagar.

said.

He said the decision to

not clamp curfew was taken in view of the im-

Post-Uri, world deserts India: Shiv Sena

Image File IANS Mumbai, Sept 26: India's "worldliness" in the past two years has proved meaningless since after the Uri terror attacks the whole world seems to have deserted India, the Shiv Sena said here on Monday.

"After Uri, many countries gave a tongue-lashing to terror, but we can swear that not a single nation has stood by India solidly," the Shiv Sena said in a stinging edit in the party mouthpiece Saamana here.

It pointed out how the condemnation of the incident by various nations was spun off as support to India by BJP supporters on the social media amid claims of Pakistan being isolated globally - but the reality was different.

"One such claim was Russia had slapped Pakistan by refusing to undertake joint military exercises, but

it did no such thing ...

Actually, the Russian military had reached Pakistan," said the Sena, an ally of the BJP at the Centre and in Maharashtra.

"Another was China is enraged at Pakistan, but on the contrary, China gave an assurance that it would support Pakistan if attacked ... Indonesia having old friendship with India also promised to give military support to Pakistan ...," said the Sena.

Turkey went a step further and at Pakistan's insistence, announced it would send a fact-finding mission to Jammu & Kashmir, while the OIC expressed support to Pakistan on the (Kashmir) issue.

Even Nepal preferred to continue good relations with Pakistan, the Sena said, adding that "beloved US President Barack Obama condemned terror

without naming Pakistan so all this is a slap for India".

"It was in the 1971 war when Russia stood by solidly with India and (the then PM) Indira Gandhi, but today nobody seems to be displaying such friendship," the Sena rued.

"You may scream at the top of your voices about isolating Pakistan on the global arena, but now the fear is whether India is not getting marginalised in the world," the Sena wondered.

All this (support) has further emboldened Pakistan which is now saying that Uri was a revenge for the atrocities in Jammu & Kashmir, thereby it (Pakistan) is taking responsibility for the terror strike.

"With all this, if Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's chest has puffed up to 56 inches, then its not because of machismo, but due to India's cowardice in such matters," the Sena said.

Pakistan has declared war long back and our soldiers' blood continues to flow, but our rulers in Delhi keep on issuing the final warning' to that country.

However, Pakistan's actions cannot be curbed by such verbal onslaught or oral warnings.

"We are compelled to say that we need somebody who can teach Pakistan a lesson in its own language.

The country is in peril ... don't delay further ... This is also our final cry," the Sena said.

6 top JMB activists held from WB, Assam IANS Kolkata, Sept 26: Six top Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) activists, including four wanted in the 2014 Khagragarh blast case, were arrested from West Bengal and Assam.

Of the six, three were Bangladeshi nationals, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Vishal Garg said here.

"These people were not in West Bengal after Khagragarh blast. They had left the state and moved to South India and Northeastern states. They were planning subversive activities in some South Indian states. We are trying to find out the details," Garg said.

The JMB activists arrested by the Kolkata Police Special Task Force included Anwar Hussain Farooq, the head of the outfit's West Bengal unit, and Yusuf Sheikh, the second in command in the state.

Sheikh, also the JMB chief motivator in the state, carried a Rs.10 lakh reward on his head announced by NIA. The four others who were

Shops, petrol pumps and other business establishments remained closed on Monday due to the separatist call for shut down, while public transport remained off the roads for the 80th straight day.

Schools, colleges and other educational institutions also remained closed across the Valley.

The separatist groups are spearheading the ongoing unrest in Kashmir against the civilian killings in security forces action during violent clashes that broke out in the Valley a day after Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter with security forces on July 8.

They have been announcing weekly protest programmes with periodic relaxation on some days. However, there is no relaxation on Monday.

As many as 82 persons, including two cops, have been killed and thousands of others injured in the ongoing unrest.

Woman cop's husband, his paramour booked for robbing her PTI Mumbai, Sept 26 : A woman constable has filed a complaint against her husband and his paramour, both police personnel, accusing them of assaulting and robbing her.

The 31-year-old constable and her husband, both posted at Thane district rural police headquarters, had got married in 2006.

According to the police, the complainant's husband had an affair with a woman constable posted at Palghar rural police headquarters.

Yesterday, she had caught her husband with his paramour while alighting

from a car at Varsova traffic outpost near Bhayander in Thane. Seeing his wife there, the man and his paramour got annoyed and thrashed her. They also snatched her 'mangalsutra' (sacred thread worn by a married woman) and fled to Palghar, police said.

Based on the complaint, offences were registered last night against the two under IPC sections 392 (robbery), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 504, 506 (criminal intimidation) read with 34.

No arrest has been made so far in connection, police added.

CISF, NSG, NDRF get new Directors General

IANS New Delhi, Sept 26 : The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved new Directors General (DGs) for the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), National Security Guard (NSG) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), says a government release. The committee has cancelled the appointment of P.C. Thakur, an Indian Police Service officer of Gujrat cadre from 1979 batch, as the Director General of Fire Services, Civil Defence iamp; Home Guards.

According to the release, O.P. Singh, a 1983-batch Indian Police Service officer of Uttar Pradesh

cadre, currently working as the NDRF Director General, will be the next chief of the CISF. Sudhir Pratap Singh, also a 1983-batch IPS officer from Rajasthan cadre, will be heading the NSG, in addition to his current assignment of Additional DG of CRPF.

A File Photo wanted in connection with Khagragarh blast of October 2, 2014, were Shahidul Islam, Mohammad Rubel, Abul Kalam and Jadidul Islam.

Kalam and Rubel were carrying on their heads a reward of Rs.3 lakh and 1 lakh respectively.

Yusuf and Shahidul were arrested from Natun Bazar under Basirhat area of North 24 Parganas district on Sunday while Farooq and Rubel were picked up from Bagda Road in Bangao in the same dis-

trict, Garg said.

Kalam was held from Coochbehar station in north Bengal on Sunday while Jahidul was arrested from Cachhar district of Assam on Saturday.

Forged ID papers, 2 kg white powdery substance, one laptop, mobile phones, detonator, wire cutters, batteries Bangladeshi and Indian currency, letters written in Bengali, travel guide, books on chemicals and memory cards for camera were seized from them.

UP Mines Minister Gayatri Prajapati as part of efforts by the chief minister to refurbish the image of his government before the Assembly elections.

His action, however, triggered a political crisis and his re-induction was part of a compromise formula hammered out by ruling Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav to douse the flames in the Yadav clan.

But, hadly 48 hours before the swearing-in ceremony, activist Nutan Thakur petitioned the Governor against making him minister again. In her petition, she said Prajapati was removed as minister on serious corruption charges

Miyana, which is on the border of Morbi and Kutch.

"Five people were killed on the spot, while two succumbed to their injuries in Morbi civil hospital and one in Rajkot civil hospital," G R Gadhvi of Maliya Milayan police station said.

The deceased were identified as Hiruben Chauhan (60), Kalpesh Koli (15), Kankuben Rathod (45), Vijay Rathod (15), Mamta Chauhan (16), Mukesh Shipra (40), Raju Balgujar (25) and Urmila Parmar (30), he said.

"A complaint has been registered against the truck driver, who is absconding," Gadhavi added.

after the order of Allahabad High Court for a CBI inquiry.

Nutan said when Prajapati was removed as minister, he had lost the pleasure of the Governor. Hence, he cannot be reinducted in the Ministry unless the facts and reasons on which he had lost the pleasure of the Governor get removed.

The Akhilesh ministry now comprises 32 cabinet ministers, 9 MoS (Independent Charge) and 19 MoS. This was the eighth expansion of the Akhilesh Yadav government since it assumed office in 2012.The UP council of ministers now has the maximum strength of 60 ministers.

Heavy rain: NDRF deployed in Telengana, Andhra, K'taka IANS New Delhi, Sept 26: At least 17 flood rescue teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been pressed into service at various rain-affected areas of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana including parts of Hyderabad city, an official statement said on Sunday.

"Continuous heavy rains lashed several districts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telengana where normal life has been thrown out of gear due to flood-like situation.

Heavy downpour wreaked havoc in the low lying parts and stranded several people," a statement said.

A team of 309 rescuers, equipped with 32 Inflatable Rubber Boats (IRBs) and latest communication

equipment, have been "pre-positioned" at various rain-affected areas of Andhra Pradesh.

Three teams are pre-positioned at Peduguralu, Narsarapet and Amravati areas of district Guntur.

One team each is pre-positioned at Hyderabad and Vizag while two teams each are pre-positioned at Srikakulam and Nellore districts.

The official statement said five flood rescue teams of NDRF comprising of 158 rescuers, equipped with 16 IRBs and communication equipment are pre-positioned at various flood prone areas of Telengana.

One team each is pre-positioned at Medak and Nizamabad and three teams separately are prepositioned at Hyderabad.

Three flood rescue teams

of NDRF comprising of 84 rescuers, equipped with 10 boats and communication equipment, are deployed at various flood prone areas of Karnataka.

One team each is pre-positioned at Bidar, Kalaburagi and Bengaluru districts, the statement said.

The NDRF team deployed at Kalaburagi, Karnataka carried out flood rescue operations and evacuated 21 marooned persons to safer places.

In addition to above, 17 flood rescue teams of NDRF are also prepositioned across other states for quick response to flood-like situations.

The teams are in touch with the local administration and monitoring the situation round the clock, the release added.

'NDA govt betrayed farmers after coming to power'

The Appointments Committee also approved R.K. Pachnanda, a West Bengal cadre IPS officer of 1983 batch, to head the NDRF. He would be moving from his current position as the Additional DG of CISF. All appointments are effective from the date of these officers assuming office until their superannuation.

8 killed, 15 injured in road accident in Gujarat Rajkot, Sept 26: Eight people, including four women, were today killed and 15 others injured seriously, after a truck allegedly hit their vehicle near Maliya Miyana town of Morbi district in Gujarat, police said.

The incident occurred early in the morning on Morbi-Kutch highway near the town when the victims, all pilgrims, were having tea at a roadside stall, said police.

The pilgrims were in two auto rickshaws. The speeding truck hit both the rickshaws from the rear causing the accident, a police official said.

They were headed to 'Mata No Madh' in Kutch district and had taken a tea break near Maliya

PTI Lucknow, Sept 26: Tainted former UP Mines Minister Gayatri Prajapati, against whose reinduction a social activist had petitioned the Governor, was today sworn in along with three others, in perhaps the last expansion of the Akhilesh Yadav ministry before the 2017 UP Assembly polls.

Six MoS were also elevated in the expansion.

The oath of office and secrecy was administered

by Governor Ram Naik at Raj Bhawan to Manoj Pandey, Shivakant Ojha and Ziauddin Rizvi, besides Gayatri. Rizvi was not able to take oath in June when the cabinet was last expanded as he was abroad.

Three Mos (Independent) Riaz Ahmed, Yasir Shah and Ravidas Mehtrotra, and Ministers of State Abhishek Mishra, Narendra Verma and Shankhlal Majhi were elevated to cabinet rank.

Interestingly, Raj Kishore Singh, who too was dropped along with Prajapati, failed to stage a comeback.

Prajapati was sacked by Akhilesh two weeks back

Nitish Kumar PTI Karnal, Sept 26: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attacked the BJP government saying it sought votes from people by promising better days, but 'betrayed' them and the farmers after coming to power.

Nitish Kumar also cautioned the people to be wary of GM crops, saying his party was vehemently opposed to it as these will not benefit the people or the farmers.

Kumar, Samajwadi Party UP president Shivpal Yadav, JDU leader KC Tyagi, INLD senior leader Abhay Singh Chautala, INLD MP Dushyant Chautala, were the prominent leaders among who addressed the INLD-organised rally here to mark the 103rd birth anniversary of former deputy Prime Minister, late Devi Lal. Addressing the rally, Leader of Opposition in Haryana Assembly Abhay Chautala blamed the Congress and the BJP of having stoked violence during the Jats protest for res-

ervation in February and asked political parties to set aside their differences to fight them.

Chautala also pitched for a third alternative political front at the national level, saying Nitish Kumar in Bihar, the ruling Yadavs in U.P. and other like minded people should come forward for the formation of third front, "which will help to wipe out the BJP and the Congress."

Shivpal Yadav asked the people to be wary of communal forces and those who were trying to divide the people.

Yadav said it was time to "root out" communal forces from Haryana and elsewhere in the country.

Calling Devi Lal messiah of farmers and the weaker sections, Nitish Kumar while attacking the BJP, said, "See what is happening today.

People sought votes in the name of farmers and once in power they forgot them. What did BJP say before 2014 Lok Sabha polls, what had the Prime Minister, who was then

BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate, promised then. He used to say that difficult days faced by the farmers would be over now, but they (BJP) forgot them once in power".

"Ever since this (NDA) government has been formed, MSP for Kharif and Rabi crops has been announced for at least five times since then.

Leave alone giving 50 per cent profit over and above the input cost to farmers, the hike in MSP which used to take place earlier, even that has not happened in comparison now," Kumar said attacking the BJP. Cautioning people against GM crops, Nitish Kumar said, "Now, they are talking about technology. Genetic Modification talk is going on, they are saying it will lead to less use of pesticide, but let me tell you it is only a myth. Whatever is being said is not correct, around the world this is still being discussed. There is no need to accept it blindly. But lobbying for its use is going on saying that it will benefit farmers.

It is big companies, big MNCs in whose favour things are being said."

About the Jat stir violence in Haryana earlier this year, Nitish Kumar termed the events which led to death of 30 persons and large scale damage to property as unfortunate.

Batting for liquor ban, he said that like Bihar, other states too can follow his state's example.

He pointed out that number of cases of domestic violence had come down in Bihar after prohibition.

DIBRUGARH, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

LIFE & STYLE

Food tips for strong bones Bones weaken and become brittle with age. But including key nutrients and vitamin D in your daily diet can make your bones strong and healthy. Adopting the following tips can strengthen your bones as you age.

Calcium rich diet: The health and strength of our bones mainly depends on calcium. Calcium is not made in our body, so it has to be consumed through foods. If your intake of calcium is not enough to maintain your body functions, then calcium gets removed from the bones where it is stored. Due to this, bones grow weaker and fragile with time and it may lead to osteoporosis. Milk, yogurt, cheese, other dairy products, kale, broccoli, Chinese cabbage, green leafy vegetables, sardines, salmons, tofu, breads, pastas, grains, calcium fortified cereals, fruits and juices are dietary source of calcium.

Some foods like sodas and carbonated beverages should be avoided as they make harder for the body to absorb calcium.

Vitamin D intake: Vitamin D plays a crucial role in growth and maintenance of healthy bones. It regulates minerals, calcium and phosphorus (important for bone health) absorption by our body from the food we eat.

To increase bone density in postmenopausal women, a combination of calcium and vitamin D intake is essen-

tially required. It also fights with the disorders of the soft bones (osteomalacia) and fragile bones (osteoporosis). Food sources of vitamin D are salmon, sardine, egg yolk, shrimp, fortified milk, cereals, yogurt, spinach, mushrooms and orange juice. It is hard to get enough vitamin D through food alone. So 10 minutes exposure to sunlight, which is a good source of Vitamin D, a day is required.

Magnesium: Magnesium is essential for stronger and firm bones. Our body absorbs calcium with the help of magnesium and it assists its metabolism. It stimulates thyroid’s production of calcitonin, which acts as a bone-preserving hormone.

It also regulates parathyroid hormone, which in turn regulates bone break down in numerous ways. Magnesium deficiency may lead to a syndrome known as vitamin D resistance. The enzyme Alkaline-phosphate required to form new calcium crystals also requires magnesium for activation.

So even mild deficiency of magnesium may result in osteoporosis. Top 10 magnesium rich foods are spinach, chard, pumpkin seeds, yogurt, almonds, black beans, avocado, figs, dark chocolate and banana.

B vitamins has shown that B9 (folate) and B12 (cobalamin) are cofactors for the enzymes assisting in remethylation of homocysteine metabolism. Other vitamin B (B1, B2, B3 and B6) have other roles in bone physiology too. Deficiency in vitamin B leads to hip fractures and osteoporosis.

However, clinical trials conducted to date do not support this. Its food source are beef, wild salmon, tuna, turkey breast, eggs, bananas, avocados, oats, kidney beans, potatoes, spinach, almonds and milk.

B Vitamin: B vitamin especially vitamin B1, B2, B6, B9 and B12 are also involved in the bone health in addition to calcium and vitamin D. several reviews on

Moderate protein intake: Protein intake affects bone mass depending upon a number of factors like calcium intake, weight loss, acid-balance of diet, protein

source and level of protein in diet. It makes up approximately 50 per cent of the volume of bone and onethird of its mass. Public health experts have suggested a higher protein intake than the current one, considering the rapid rise in osteoporosis and sarcopenia. Many of the collagen fragments released during proteolysis cannot be reutilized to build new bone matrix. So protein is required to be supplied in daily diet for bone maintenance. Dietary protein beneficial to bone health are eggs, milk, yogurt, fish and other sea food, soya, pistachio nuts, pork, chicken and turkey.

Vitamin C diet - Vitamin C plays a pivotal role in constant renewing and maintaining healthy bones.

It promotes higher bone mass and lowers fracture risks by overpowering osteoclasts (bone-destroying cells) and escalating the production of osteoblasts (bone-building cells). To fulfil the requirement of vitamin C, eat plenty of common staples like oranges, tangerines, pineapples, cantaloupe, broccoli, cauliflower, kiwi, dark leafy greens, berries, tomatoes, papaya and many more citrus fruits.

With a well-balanced nutritious diet, regular exercise and an adequate sun exposure, you can keep your bones strong and remain fit as a fiddle even as you grow older.

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Humour for a perfect day!

Dreaming of and wishing for a perfect happy day?

Could a perfect day be just a wishful thinking? May be not. Well, to many, the thought of it may seem a far fetch one as you struggle with the hectic daily grind of working through the day each day, Everyday may be just another day as one is always hustling through all the hassles and bustles to wrap up the day's work.

You are running against time to do all the things you have to do. So, where's the time to laugh and merry.

But nothing is impossible. And nothing is as it seems. Hard to figure, but that's life's lesson. A tough thing can turn out easy and

a simple routine day could be the best sunshine day.

Just a dash of wit and humour may be all the mantra you need to fill your day with joy and happiness You need not go anywhere. A simple day spent in a room crackling with wit and humour can turned out to be the perfect day.

Humour and laughter can lighten all your cares and brighten your day.

A simple word. Just a line of humour can get everyone in the room laughing. And where there is laughter, there is happiness and peace.

All that laughter in the room can drive away all the blues and ease your mind

and body. A relaxed mind and body can help one function better at work too.

Nothing can be better than a day filled with humour and laughter.

So, go easy on the mind and things you want to say to each other.

Don't stop. Don't hold back to say something funny. Try to see the lighter side of things. Go ahead. Get your funny bones out. Add humour to your words. Laugh and be merry. Laugh and stay mentally, emotionally and physically healthy. And have a perfect happy day each day.

Say no to alcohol your way Easy steps to keep dengue away

Are you a habitual drinker? Want to quit it all? Sounds good, but it’s easier said than done. Tough, but it’s not impossible. All one needs is the will to do it. One should be willing to give up. The desire to quit should be strong enough to overcome the desire to hit the bottle.

Well, all are aware of the dark side of alchohol abuse, but it’s never easy to give up on any addiction. While you are dilly-dallying over it, take care that you don’t ‘fall of the wagon’ and give in to temptation. Instead, busy yourself with some pleasure activities that can help you get back on the track and move on to ‘zero alcohol drinking’. ·Get a new high: Pamper yourself in a beautiful spa and give yourself a new high with a luxury spa therapy. Relax and let it soothe your body and mind in a positive way. · Thriller exercise: Exercise and feel the thrill

of gaining a supple body. A study indicates that exercise may reduce alcohol intake by regulating circadian rhythms. The more you sweat it out, the less you crave for alcohol. The chemical dopamine released when you exercise is said to give you the same thrill that you get when you drink. ·Listen to music: Music therapy can purge some of the more destructive emotions and anxiety in a drinker. Listening to or creating music can relieve the sense of boredom and loneliness, and help improve concentration levels and fight depression. · Killier passion: Alcohol drinking steals people of doing meaningful activities. Fill your free time with something you are truly passionate about. Indulging in your passion can help improve mental and physical health.

You can recover the dangerous emotions of feeling bored, depression, irritability, dissatisfaction with life and

anger. · Time for your love: Gift your time to the people you love. Take time to take a walk, play a sport, go out to eat or catch a movie with the people you love. Let your companion who drinks know that you need his or her company and support. Take time to reach out to your loved ones than catch a drink.

Old habits die hard, but gaining new positive habits can be more rewarding. Be positive and take a hold on your life and focus on what is most important in your life. It may be your health, looks, finances, relationship and many more. If one way to end drinking fails, that doesn’t mean another can’t work. Realize that it was not you who failed, but the method failed. So keep trying various ways. Eventually, you will find the best way that works for you and you will soon be on your way to a healthier and happier life.

Dengue is a leading cause of sickness in tropics and sub-tropics. It is caused by one of the four serotypes (dengue virus one, two, three or four). In India, the monsoon season provides breeding ground for dengue carrying mosquitoes.

The water collected in containers, pot holes in the streets or wet patches like pools or lakes worsen the problem of this life threatening disease in rainy season. Experts say that mosquitoes not only breed in dirty and stagnant water, but they can breed in clean drinking water too in certain conditions. As this season has already begun, we all should do every bit to prevent dengue The person infected by dengue virus shows mild or no symptoms in the beginning.

Infection begins with a fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, pain behind the eyes, rashes on the skin, nausea and vomiting.

Patient’s platelet count may drop drastically. Don’t take the symptoms lightly. They can become perilous and even deadly in a short span.

Early recognition and timely treatment under medical supervision is a must to do in this case.

There are some preventive measures which you can take to be away from this:Keep your surroundings hygienic during and immediately after rainy season so that mosquitoes cannot breed. Don’t keep containers outside your houses or balconies and gardens where rain water can get collected. Dispose of trash like tyres and coconut shells etc. properly. Get rid of any standing water that has been collected inside or outside your house and help to reduce mosquito population.

Use mosquito repellents in the form of body lotion, cream or spray to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Be careful after applying these repellents on your hands. Keep them away from your eyes and mouth. Don’t apply these repellents on the hands of small kids because they can put them in their mouth and rub their eyes unknowingly.

It may cause irritation or some other problem.

feeder. So be more vigilant in the day time to get infected by a mosquito bite.

Try to stay indoors as much as possible during peak mosquito feeding time.

Leave a liquid electric mosquito repellent plugged in for the whole day to protect yourself.

Keep burning mosquito coils in open areas like varandas, balconies and gardens.

The dengue carrying mosquito mostly bites early in the morning or just before the dusk. It is a day time

Always use mosquito nets while sleeping. It is not necessary that this mosquito bites only in day

time. Though, the probabilities are less at bed time but you cannot avoid the threat of being infected. So take all care at night too and protect yourself from mosquito bites.

Get your house and surroundings fumigated if there are many mosquitoes around. You can take help of municipal-corporation of your local area for mass fumigation of your locality. This may kill many dengue and other mosquitoes and even stop their breeding to some extent.

Dengue is treatable in most of the cases. But there is no vaccine or specific medicine available to prevent the disease yet. So it becomes important to protect yourself from this dreadful disease. See a doctor immediately if you suspect dengue fever. You may require blood pressure monitoring, blood transfusions and other interventions that must be administered by medical professionals. Prevention of this disease is always better than its cure. Be alert and be well.

Aloe Vera – a miracle herb Aloe Vera and its products are today popularly used worldwide and the consumption is rising. But, what is the reason behind its popularity?

A species of Aloe, Aloe Vera originated in the warm and dry climates of Northern Africa. Historical evidence suggests that it is one of the oldest plants having medicinal properties and health benefits.

Aloe Vera is becoming an essential ingredient in beauty and medicinal products. Following its popularity, many people keep Aloe Vera plants at home for its beauty and herbal benefits.

It is said to contain over 200 biologically active,

naturally- occurring elements, including vitamin, enzymes, amino acids and minerals.

The useful parts of Aloe Vera are the gel and the latex. The gel is obtained from the cells in the centre of the leaf and the latex is obtained from the cells, just beneath the leaf skin.

Healthcare practitioners use aloe gel to treat skin disorders, wounds, sun burns, radiation burns, dermatitis, diaper rashes, psoriasis, dandruff, scabies and bed sores. As a natural moisturizer, it provides oxygen to the skin and strengthens it within. Aloe Vera has anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties

that help to treat mouth ulcers, gum disease and dental plaque.

Aloe latex is taken by mouth for seizures, asthma, colds, lack of menstrual period, swelling of the colon, depression, diabetes, glaucoma, vision disorders, varicose veins and joint inflammation. It promotes digestive health, nutrition absorption, healthy immune system and the reduction of nitrates. The plant is also thought to soothe arthritis and rheumatism.

Applying aloe gel is safe, but consuming it in unprocessed form from the latex can cause several side effects leading to major health problems if consumed in excess quantity. It

can cause diarrhoea as it contains a substance called anthraquinone, if the laxative is consumed beyond moderation. Excess usage can lower the blood sugar and potassium levels.

Sometimes Aloe Vera juice may result in skin rash, itchy or swollen skin, chest pain, throat irritation and difficulty in breathing.

If you feel these allergic reactions, stop consuming it immediately. Pregnant and lactating women should never consume Aloe Vera juice due to its purgative and irritant qualities. It can lead to miscarriage and birth defects. Lactating mothers are forbidden from its consumption because of the presence of an-

thraquinone which may lead to diarrhoea causing risk to the health of both mother as well as child.

Prolonged usage of Aloe Vera juice can also cause blood accumulation in the pelvis which may lead to kidney damage. The most alarming thing is that consuming it for more than a year can cause pseudomelanosis coli, a condition which increases the risk of colorectal cancer.

Too much of anything can destroy you, so don’t exceed the recommended usage of Aloe Vera juice.

Consult your doctor before starting its consumption, especially if you are undergoing a medical treatment.

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2nd Thansen Wangchadong Memorial Football Tournament 2016, Tirap

Deomali in Final ET Correspondent Khonsa, Sept 26: Deomali Football Club defeated Thingdong Football Club 2-1 in the high voltage first semifinal of the second ongoing Thansen Wangchandong memorial Football tournament organized by W.Lowangdong and family in collaboration with Tirap district administration at Nehru Stadium in Khonsa here today.

In the first half, Thingdong FC took the lead in the 38th minute when Wanglink Tangjang got a pass from the right flank and found the back

Action moment from the match between Deomali FC & Thingdong FC .

Pic - Dr. Chanwang Mongchan

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne out for four weeks Agencies is widely expected that Manchester, Sept 26: the playmaker will be Manchester City's perout of action for apfect start to the season proximately a month. has been soured after With that news, the reports have Champions emerged that star League game midfielder Kevin De Kevin De against Celtic Bruyne Bruyne has sufon Wednesday fered a hamstring and the Preinjury and could be mier League out for up to four tie against weeks.

To t t e n h a m The Belgian internaHotspur are tional was taken off in surely going to the 82nd minute on be missed. On Satuday's 3-1 win over top of that, he will Swansea City with a susalso miss his pected muscle injury. country's World While the full extent of Cup qualifiers the damage suffered will against Bosniabe confirmed after TuesHerzegovina and day, when he will un- Gibraltar on October 7 dergo scans on his leg, it and October 10 respec-

De Bruyne signed for City for in 2015 and emerged as one of the league's finest players in his first season, but has started the 2016/17 season in a 'deep' role under new manager Pep Guardiola.

His tally of two goals and six assists in nine appearances prove that he is revelling in his new position, and just reinforces the fact that his absence will be keenly felt.

PTI New Delhi, Sept 26: India's Sania Mirza mantained her numero uno position in the latest WTA women's doubles ranking following her recent victory in the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, partnering Barbora Strycova of Czech Republic.

Sania and Strycova have lost just once since pairing up in Cincinnati, reaching the quarterfinals of the US Open and taking home a second title at the Pan Pacific Open.

Sania Mirza Among Indian men, Sakth Myneni is the highest place singles player.

Myneni, who entered the main draw of the US Open after winning three rounds in the Qualifying event, dropped a rung to be placed 138th in the list.

Second highest-ranked Indian singles player Ramkumar Ramanathan, who featured in the recent

Both the teams were good at their attacking technique.

Jenwang Wangsu of Deomali score the winning goal for his team in the 94th minute through a spot kick.

Tomorrow, Khunnu Football Club will lock horn with Chinkoi Football Club in the second semifinal.

BFC beats TTFC by 2-1 in the final of Lt. Lik Moyong Memorial Football Govt. has quotas for sportspersons, grab it: Jamoh

tively.

While he might be able to make it for City's crucial Champions League tie against giants Barcelona, it will be touch and go.

Sania continues to dominate WTA doubles ranking

Sania (9730) continued to be world number one in doubles but only five points separate her from her estranged partner Martina Hingis (9725).

Sania and Strycova had earlier ousted Hingis and CoCo Vandeweghe in the final of the Cincinnati Open last month.

of the net. Thingdong FC has dominated the game till the end of the first half.

Deomali FC equalized in the 61st minute through Kapwang Aboh, whose stunning left-footer made the score 1-1.

Davis Cup tie against Spain, plummeted 10 places to 229, while out of action Yuki Bhambri dropped a whopping 62 places to be placed 282nd in the chart.

In the men's doubles chart, Rohan Bopanna is static at 18th, while veteran Leander Paes has moved four places to 60th.

BFC beats TTFC by 2-1 in the final of Lt. Lik Moyong Memorial Football Staff Reporter Pasighat, Sept 25: Playing in the final of 2nd edition of Late Lik Moyong Memorial Football Tournament 2016 at Mirem Village today being organized

by Mirem Sports Association (MSA), the Bilat Football Club (BFC) beaten Thomas Tayeng Football Club (TTFC) by 2-1 goals.

While playing a good start, BFC’s Obuk Siram scored first goal in the very first minute, while the second goal came in the second half of the match at 50 minutes by Tajing Siram.

TTFC’s lone goal came at the last moment at 1 Hr. 16 minutes netted by Taken Gammeng. Newton Taloh, Vijoy Gao and General Modi all from TTFC was adjusted as Best Goalkeeper, Best Defender and Best Player. While Laimekhuri Town Club from neighboring Assam was adjusted in the Best Discipline team.

Informing about the tournament, Tabir Tatan Eko, Chairman, Benjamin Ering, President and Anand Mize of Mirem Sports Association said that, total of 22 teams across Ruksin SubDivision participated while one team from Assam also joined.

Meanwhile, attending as Chief Guest of the final match, local MLA cum Parliamentary Secretary, Agriculture, Er. Tatung Jamoh urged youngster of his constituency to take up sport as their alternative

career as the state government has lots of scope for sportspersons. Taking the opportunity of huge public gathering, Jamoh also said that, his shifting loyalties with state leaders are due to remain in a ruling party for the betterment of his constituency. “We don’t have any scope of fund arrangement for bringing development in the area, so being in a ruling party is the only option to bring development schemes for our people”, clarified Jamoh hinting it to those who have said him of shifting loyalties like a changing weather. Er. Tapi Darang, SE, PWD, Boleng Circle also addressed the public as Guest of honour. Others like Medical Superintendant, General Hospital, Pasighat, Dr. YR Ringu, EE, PWD, Tameng Jamoh, Tapang Taloh, Rtd. Director, DSE, Nada Apa, District Sport Oficer, Dr. Johny Darang and Lala Tayeng, public leader accompanied the MLA. Lt. Lik Moyong, yonger brother of Er. Karsing Moyong, AE, Mebo was born on 24th October 1974 and died at the age of 31 on 3rd June 2005.

Late Moyong was a talented goalkeeper in the Bilat Secondary School football team which had represented the whole state of Arunachal Pradesh in the Suproto Mukherjee Cup in 1991.

Mohammed Shami celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Mark Craig during the fifth day of the first cricket Test match between India and New Zealand at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on Monday.

India win 500th Test match, beat NZ by 197 runs PTI Kanpur, Sept 26: India notched up a mammoth 197-run win in their historic 500th cricket Test to assert their supremacy in home conditions, bowling out New Zealand for 236 to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series here on Monday.

After setting the Kiwis a rather improbable target of 434, the Indian bowlers, especially senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (6/132), revelled in home conditions to rip through the visiting team's line-up with more than a session to spare.

Beginning the day at a precarious 93 for four, overnight New Zealand batsmen Luke Ronchi (80) and Mitchell Santner (71) frustrated the Indian bowlers for only about 20 overs by adding 65 runs

in the morning session but that only delayed the inevitable.

The Black Caps raised hopes of a fight till the time Ronchi and Santner held fort but it all went downhill for them when the former played an extravagant slog sweep off Ravindra Jadeja, handing India the opening.

Ashwin (6/132) completed his fifth six-wicket haul by adding scalps of Santner and Ish Sodhi (17) and Neil Wagner (0) to his three wickets grabbed on Sunday when he had become the second-fastest man to take 200-Test wickets.

Jadeja took one wicket on Monday while Mohammed Shami, who got some reverse swing, scalped two batsmen in the morning session.

Ashwin grabbed the re-

maining three wickets in the post-lunch session to complete India's victory, their 88th on home turf.

Both the teams will now travel to Kolkata, where the second Test is scheduled to begin from Friday.

The Kiwis struggled to negotiate a slow track, which offered occasional turn and bounce but improved as the match wore on.

The visitors, chasing a mammoth 434-run target, had a daunting task at hand to bat out three full sessions on the fifth day, which has always been a big challenge for tourists in India.

With this win, India have taken their unbeaten tally on home soil to 11 matches. New Zealand, on the other hand, have remained without a win on the Indian soil since 1998.

Golfing legend Arnold Palmer passes away at 87 IANS Washington, Sept 26: Arnold Palmer, one of the greatest and most popular players in the history of golf, has died, according to the US Golf Association. He was 87.

"We are deeply saddened by the death of Arnold Palmer, golf's greatest ambassador, at age 87," USGA tweeted.

It was reported he died on Sunday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Palmer's health has been in decline for some time.

Palmer, who celebrated his 87th birthday two weeks ago, was widely regarded as one of the best professional golfers of all time. He was also one of the most charismatic figures in all of sports, drawing loyal fans known as "Arnie's Army," who would follow him at tournaments, ABC News reported.

He was nicknamed "The King" and had won the Masters four times and the British Open twice.

His 50th and last appearance at the Masters came in 2004 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George W. Bush that same year.

Arnold Palmer Palmer retired from professional golf two years later.

He stayed connected to golf by owning a golf club in Florida and consulting for the Golf Channel.

Outside of golf, Palmer was an avid pilot and his name is largely associated with his eponymous drink, which is a combination of iced tea and lemonade, ABC News added.

Palmer married his first wife Winifred in 1954 and she died of cancer in 1999, according to Palmer's official website. He is survived by his second wife, known as Kit, whom he

married in 2005, his two daughters, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

News of his death sparked immediate condolences from another notable golfer: Tiger Woods, whose last tweet prior to tonight was a message wishing Palmer a happy birthday earlier this month.

"Thanks Arnold for your friendship, counsel and a lot of laughs. Your philanthropy and humility are part of your legend.

It's hard to imagine golf without you or anyone more important to the game than the King," Woods tweeted.

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