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Vol. 1

Issue 357

Dibrugarh, Sunday, June 5, 2016

In sync with his promise of sealing the Indo-Bangla border, CM Sonowal asks BSF to ensure sealing of border on a war footing a safe and fool- proof border with the neighbouring country.

A Staff Reporter Guwahati, June 4

Sonowal also asked the BSF to make use of ‘smart technological solutions’ like laser walls and surveillance gadgets to keep security at the frontiers at all times. The Chief Minister also asked the BSF to remove all challenges coming in the way of ensuring a secured border at the earliest.

In sync with his promise of sealing the IndoBangladesh border, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal asked the Border Security Force (BSF) to ensure sealing of border on a war footing.

Chairing a high level meeting with the top brass of the BSF led by its Director General K.K. Sharma, at his office on Friday Chief Minister Sonowal asked the border sentinels to ensure erection of fencing expeditiously for

ET CAPSULES Discussion on several dimensions of State’s security at the office of the CM

Guwahati, June 4: General Officer Commanding 4 Corps Lieutenant General Debraj Anbu on Saturday called on Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at the latter’s office chamber and apprised him of the prevailing security scenario of the State.

The meeting with the GOC 4 Corps that took place for the first time after Sonowal took over the Office of the Chief Minister, discussed on several dimensions of State’s security. Lieutenant General Anbu apprised Sonowal that security scenario in Assam has improved remarkably and the situation ‘is well under control’.

Chief Minister Sonowal sought the cooperation from GOC 4 Corps and also assured to extend his Government’s help on all fronts for the State’s progress and prosperity.

Sonowal also asked Lt. General Anbu to extend Army’s outreach programme ‘Sadbhavana’ to establish Army’s connectivity with the people of far-flung areas and ensure State’s security in all spheres. Chief Secretary VK Pipersenia, Director General of Assam Police Mukesh Sahay, Commissioner and Secretary, Home LS Changsan were also present at the meeting. (A Staff Reporter)

Life imprisonment for two Golaghat June 4: Today two convicts were announced Life imprisonment for murdering a fellow man of their region. As per the information on 14th July 2010 in an incident which occurred at Balijan of Golaghat district two men namely Farhuddin Ahmed and Mohammad Gulfizar Ali killed one man named Muhibuddin aged 55 of their region with sharp metal. As such today Golaghat District and Session Judge Robin Phukan sentenced them Life Imprisonment along with fine of rupees 5000 and in failure of payment of fine one month extended imprisonment.

(Correspondent)

Cow lifter arrested in Tinsukia, sumo vehicle seized

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Tinsukia, June 4. Police arrested a cow lifter during a patrolling between Duliajan Bordubi road on Thursday late night. The accused has been identified as Imran Ali of chaulkhowa in Dibrugarh district. Police seized a sumo vehicle and several equipment from his possession.

According to police sources, the accused admitted to his involvement as cow lifter during investigation and revealed names of his accomplish who and on the run.

(Spl Correspondent)

GOC 4 Corps Lieutenant General Devraj Anbu calls on Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at the latter's Office Chamber in Assam Secretariat, Dispur. Pic - UB Photos

Erection of fencing along the border including ‘riverine’ areas has to be dealt with resolutely ‘if we want to make our borders safe’, Sonowal exhorted.

He further said, “It is a part

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of our pledge that we will completely seal international border with Bangladesh in order to keep infiltration and smuggling from across the border at bay.”

Referring to BSF’s observation that 42 km stretch in Dhubri sectior ‘is challenging’, Sonowal assured all help from the Government including technological solutions to seal border and keep the state free from infiltration.

Chief Secretary VK Pipersenia, Commissioner and Secretary, Home L.S. Changsan were also present at the meeting.

A weaver bird (Tukura) weaves its nest in a garden near Naharkatia on the eve of World Environment Day. Pic - Debojit Sonowal

Sonowal directs govt. officials of different Drug peddler arrested departments to dispose off pending files immediately along with suspected drugs A Staff Reporter Guwahati, June 4

the manpower and funds required for infrastructure development.

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed the Government officials of different departments to dispose off pending files immediately.

At a high level review meeting held at the conference room at CM’s Block here today, Chief Minister Sonowal asked the officials to clear the pending files immediately in the interests of public service.

“If there is any problem in clearing any files as per Government rules, the people have the right to know. The officials must ensure that people coming to Dispur do not face any sort of harassment or inconvenience in the process of clearing of pending files,” he said.

The Chief Minister directed the Revenue and Disaster Management Department to conduct a survey of all types of land to get a clear picture of the land status. Underscoring the need for toning up the Assam Accord Implementation Department, Sonowal asked the officials to submit in details

Sonowal held threadbare discussions with the officials of Char Areas Development and was keen in getting first-hand knowledge on the schemes being implemented by the department for development of char areas. The Chief Minister asked the Welfare of Minorities and Development Department to initiate steps in right earnest for the Haj pilgrims to ensure a hassle-free pilgrimage.

Sonowal also immersed himself in getting first-hand information from officials on the land status in the bordering areas, border disputes, interstate borders and international borders.

The Chief Minister exhorted upon the officials and employees to work wholeheartedly for the welfare of the people. “With high hopes and expectations the people have brought this new dispensation to power. It is only when the officials and employees work with utmost sincerity the Government will be able to deliver good

World Environment Week: Lohit Administration to observe car/vehicle free day every month Bishnu Rana Tezu, June 4

Lohit District Administration has decided to observe one day car/vehicle free day in every month to maintain pollution free environment in and around Tezu township area as well as to minimise the Government exchequer.

Accordingly, the first car/ vehicle free day will be observed on 7th June 2016 on the occasion of celebration of World Environment Day/ Week and thereafter of every month or next day if 7th is weekend or holiday henceforth.

In this regard, the District Administration is confident that Lohit District Administration, with help and co-operation of every government officers and

officials of different state government departments of Tezu will establish a benchmark to be followed by others.

The Deputy Commissioner Danish Ashraf, IAS has requested all the Government servants of State Government offices to observe one day car/ vehicle free day on 7th day of every month or next day if holiday by using their bicycle or by walking which will also help in keeping them physically fit as well as to maintain clean and hygienic atmosphere surrounding and reduce government expenditure on POL items.

For those with health issues and distance, the car free day has been relaxed as per their convenience.

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governance. Good governance will help to raise people’s faith on the officials and employees that they are always there to serve them,” he added.

Sonowal categorically pointed out that peopleoriented welfare schemes have to roll out from the Chief Minister’s Office or for that matter the Assam Secretariat.

The Chief Minister emphatically made it clear that backlog files have to be cleared swiftly. “PM Narendra Modiji is a workaholic who puts in 18 hours of work every day. If you devote more time while executing your work, I too, will walk the extra mile for the welfare of 3.2 crore people of our State,” he quipped.

The Chief Minister opined that every section of the society expects high quality of service from the Government’s strong workforce. “In order to live up to the expectations of the people, you have to be value-based in your approach.

Despite being a resourceful State, Assam is lagging behind in terms of development. Look at Gujarat which is mostly covered by desert. But from out

of that barren desert has sprung forth fertility bringing fruits of development to 5 crore people.

It is against this backdrop, if we toil hard we can make Assam a leading and prosperous State of the country,” he said, adding, “A person who plunges headlong into his work does not find time to gossip or fritter away his time. He knows how precious time is. Inducing a right work culture will catapult our State on the path of development. And the only way forward is to work hard with a positive mindset to bring about transformation in the lives of 3.2 crore people of our State.”

Sonowal also reviewed on the status of the ongoing schemes and programmes with the heads of different departments.

The meeting was attended, among others, by Chief Secretary, VK Pipersenia, DGP, Mukesh Sahay, Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Commissioner and Secretaries, Secretaries, directors and senior police officials.

Spl Correspondent Tinsukia, June 4

A team from Tinsukia police on the night of 3rd June managed to apprehend Deben Dohotia, 42 yrs, S/o Sri.Nageswar Dohotia of Kathalguri village under Bordumsa police station and recovered 48 grams of substances suspected to be Brown Sugar from his possession. Suspecting that there might be more members in the illegal business police is working on apprehending rest of the gang.

The anti drugs squad was headed by Lamhao Doungel, additional SP (headquarters), Tinsukia along with OC, Bordumsa and OC, Pengaree. The Tinsukia police has continued its tirade against durg peddlers and arrested quite a few peddlers along with significant amount of substances suspected to be brown sugar.

The arrested drug peddler along with the recovery. Pic Sidharth Singh & Arjun Mishra

Padmashree Jadav Payeng calls student to plant sampling daily to make eco-friendly at Jorhat ET Correspondent Jorhat, June 4

Padmashree Jadav Payeng (The Forest Man of India) call upon the students of the country to save mother earth and environment and also asked the little ones to plant one sampling every day to save and to make eco-friendly with the motto to “Protect Our Earth Today For Tomorrow”.

Padmashree Jadav Payeng who attended as a chief guest on the preWorld Environment Day which was celebrated

jointly by Shemford School and Assam Chambers of Commerce (Jorhat unit) at the premises of Shemford School in presence of nature lovers like Hemanta Kalita, Diganta Dutta, Shanta Sarma, Rupam Borthakur among students, teachers and parents where little ones were given the topics about the importance of environment and how the trees work to save us.

Padmashree Payeng is also going to attend as a chief guest on World Environment Day at New

Delhi on June 6th which is being organized by the Ministry of Forest and Environment (government of India) and OIL India Ltd under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gases (government of India) on June 6th 2016 next.

Padmashree Payeng will request the OIL sector of the country to take maximum schemes and projects for plant protection, trees protection and to make certain of their operational areas green by taking massive plantation drive and also along the National Highways and

Trunk roads in a planned manner so that even during storm and cyclone hours it does not affect the common public and masses to make free movement now and then.

The working president of Assam Chambers of Commerce, Bijit Dutta called upon the gathering and also thanked the director of Shemford School Mr. Diganta Dutta who had taken the initiative to host the pre-World Environment Day along with the teacher-parents and staff along with the day long program. While Assam Chambers of

Commerce has been organizing this day June 5th throughout the state jointly with the department of the Forest (Government of Assam).

Today Padmashree Jadav Payeng along with the director of Shemford School, Diganta Dutta, staff and students, naturalists and conservationists planted several hundreds of sampling all along the areas of Choladhora and Goromur along the bank of river Bhogdoi with the motto “Protect Our Earth Today for Our Tomorrow”.

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DIBRUGARH, SUNDAY, JUNE 5

PAGE 2 ASTRO FOR YOU Aries You may feel challenged and swim against the current, which will be counterproductive.

Nothing may seem to work out. Taking a break will ease the stress at such a time.

Taurus Your think tank will be running on overdrive today. Your possessiveness might kick in to cause a conflict. Keep your anger under the carpet to avoid any unnecessary complications. Introspection will also play upon your thoughts, leading you to explore your problems and pry for solutions, Gemini You will find yourself caught in two minds repeatedly, owing to your unpredictable mood swings. This will be the cause of a lot of mental stress. You can reduce your anxiety by talking out your issues with family members and experts. You need to take care of your health today, Cancer A day to indulge in fantasy. Your ideas will be fantastic. Your status and prestige go up.

People will praise your efforts. (Your efforts will be appreciated).

Leo When it comes to maintaining a balance in any relationship, you set an example for others to follow. It is like an inner light guides you towards joyful coexistence, though, at times, it may entail making certain acts of sacrifice. You may choose to lose an argument in order to win hearts. Just remember that losing a battle is sometimes the only way to win the war.

Keep your language short and sweet on this wonderful day Virgo Take up the gauntlet that promises to test your business acumen, especially those related to capital and finances. You are most likely to come up with out-of-the-box ideas to resolve issues, Libra Everyone has a dream, but only few have the fortune to realise them. Be among the lucky ones today as you see your dream project materialise and take its first steps towards a successful future. But all good things have humble beginnings. What matters is that you had a dream, and dreaming it was the hardest part, Scorpio You shall work towards building a better future. But do not expect radical or dynamic changes. Cruise control is the best way to go for now. Patience in itself will reap rich benefits.

Sagittarius Problems will push you in a corner today. But try resolving them as son as possible. Expect delays in making final decisions. But as the day ends, expect fruitful results to come by.

Capricorn While on the one hand, your mind will be flooded with negative feelings that will make you feel miserable, on the other, your efforts at work will yield good results in the future.

The need of the hour is to stay calm and take criticisms in your stride. Dealing patiently with chaotic situations will pay off in the long run.

Aquarius A productive day, as you will receive unrestrained support from your bosses and colleagues.

Your creativity will reach its zenith and the resulting work will augment your reputation.

The day will seem complete when you spend quality time with your family in the evening.

Pisces Do not commit yourself to any large investments today. It is best to avoid speculative activities. For those who have a job, the co-operation of your colleagues will help you progress,

Prakanta Warisa refutes charges ET Correspondent Haflong June 4: Sri Prakanta Warisa, BJP MAC of N C Hills Autonomous Council refuted the charges leveled against him some organizations through a press release on Saturday.

Warisa stated that his attention has been drawn to a news item appeared in certain newspapers attributing to a memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister of Assam through the DC, Dima Hasao, opposing my candidature for the post of Chief Executive Member of NCHAC. As per the reports, three organizations namely Hamri Youth Association, Diyungbra Naisho Society and Gunjung Village Committee have submitted the memorandum in which serious personal allegations were made to tar-

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The three organizations exist only on paper and formed by a couple of vested interests.

There are many such paper organizations in existence in the hill district Dima Hasao which hardly do any social work and run after certain political leaders for their personal aggrandizement. Moreover, from the tone of the memorandum it can be understood the real persons behind it are some disgruntled elements with political ambitions. At the same time a couple of organizations do not represent the opinion of the people of Dima Hasao.

As to the allegations that I am a threat to the unity and integ-

rity of the tribal people, it may be noted that I was also a member of Rajya Sabha and CEM of NCHAC for a full five year term which witnessed all round development of the district and the communities were more united then than as at present where a vast chasm exists between the Dimasas and other indigenous communities. My relations with all other communities are cordial and I do not require anyone’s certificate in this regard. As per the allegation that I was corrupt and did nothing for the development of the district when I was an EM, it may be noted that I was holding the charge of veterinary department. When I took charge of this department, the department was virtually in a coma. I revived the department and the

department has not only stood up but is providing yeoman service to the famers of Dima Hasao.

As for my leaving the ASDC, those who submitted the memorandum forget the fact that ASDC is no more in existence and its clones have changed the nomenclature many times. The post of CEM is decided by the party leadership and not by these so-called NGOs. During my political career spanning more than 25 years nobody has ever raised an accusing finger against me. It is very clear that the intention of these NGOs was to defame me personally by spreading lies at the behest of vested interests.

They are a disgrace to genuine NGOs.

ET Correspondent Nalbari, June 4: The Nalbari police today recovered the body of a youth Najrul Ali (35) of Suwagpur village in Nalbari district from a paddy field near Dakshin Bezra village of the district. The police also recovered the pulsar bike (AS 14E 7644) used by the youth. Police said that the body has multiple cut marks on head and throat.

The cause behind the killing of the youth is yet to be ascertained. The local people first noticed the body and subsequently informed the police.

Students of School and College gets involve in bike lifting and robbery ET Correspondent Dhemaji, June 4: Dhemaji district police got a major breakthrough by apprehending four youth Mintu Baruah (21) Suneswar Saikia (37) Jan Parik and Maina Gogoi at Simenchapori while they were trying to sell two super splendor motor cycle by Simenchapori police station on 29th May last.

The four youths confessed of lifting bike from different places of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, after taking them on remand from Court, on further interrogation 12 pulser motor cycles were recovered and a gang of youth involved in robbery and snatching pick-pocketing came to light.

Based on statement of the youths apprehended at Simenchapori today Dhemaji police apprehended five youth from whom police was successful in recovering bike and many valuable things which were stolen from different places of Dhemaji District and outside.

The youths today apprehended

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Being the flood affected district the remote villages suffer every year with damage of standing crops leaving the poor farmer to move for daily wages, by which they are not able to fulfill the need of their child.

Additional Superintendent of police, Dhemaji talking to the Eastern Today over phone said that, due to poverty in the district the unsocial elements have targeted the student in robbery and other illegal activities, it is the poverty due to which girl child of the district falls in the net of such elements, and youths are compelled to move to Kerela and other states in search of livelihood to lift family status. were Simanta Baruah (19) Leluani village, Biswajit Gogoi (18) Goalgoan, Dulu Hiloidary (20) Goalgoan, Ganesh Chutia (18) Goalgoan and Gajen Chutia (20). The youths hails from middle Class family one among them is Class x and rest are College going students in Dhemaji and Moridhal College as per statement of the youths caught two

are working with the team caught at Simenchapori and other three have newly joined them. They have chosen the path to co-op with the children of well to do family in respect of clothing and other fashion, further it is learnt that youths are even habituated of toxication.

Dhemaji district with record of first position in SEBA result

and even first position in all stream in Higher secondary result have proved to be better district in Education, the increase in unemployment and absence of work place in free time for youths of the area, have compelled the youths either to choose the path of robbery or move outside the state in search of work place to meet up their requirement.

Govt. urges to constitute farmer commission in state ET Correspondent Nalbari, June 4: A day long programme on Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was inaugurated in a function held at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nalbari on Wednesday. The programme was attended by more than 600 farmers and farm women from all parts of Nalbari district. The dignitaries attended in the programme were Ramen Deka, MP of Mangaldoi Lok Sabha constituency, Dr. Kaml Malla Bujarbaruah, Vice Chancellor, of Assam Agriculture University among other officials of Nalbari district. The MP Ramen Deka, inaugurated the scheme and delivered his lecture in the programme as chief guest.

He advised all the farmers to exploit the benefits from the PMFBY to its fullest. He told that agricultural development needs full involvement and to have a sense of belongingness. The Vice Chancellor of Assam Agri-

and exhorted them to take the opportunity of the PMFBY. Besides, PMFBY he also covered other schemes including PMKSY and invited farmers to the district agriculture office, Nalbari.

culture University Dr Kamal Malla Bujarbaruah urged the farmers to avail the PMFBY facilities cultivating large land areas through cluster approach.

He stressed on farmers’ pension and farmers’ family coverage under insurance schemes in case of ailments.

He advocated the farmers to grow crops in Nalbari aiming the Guwahati market and also insisted on to get the KCCs. Dr Bujarbaruah further said that in order to redress the griaviences of farmers in the state tbe Government should constitute a farmers commission.The Programme Coordinator of

KVK, Nalbari Dr Mridul Deka elaborated the objectives of the programme and briefed about the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

He stated that the KVK, Nalbari has been working as a liaisoning instrument among farmers of the district and line departments.

It has been striving to give the farmers all beneficial agricultural technologies through field experiment, demonstration and information and made farmers reap the benefits from those sources. The DAO, Nalbari Kailash Talukdar addressed the huge farmer gathering

He also highlighted other facilities available in the department for increasing the agricultural production.

The inaugural session ended with distribution of 1000 Nos Soil Health Cards to the farmers of the Nalbari district. In the technical session of the PMFBY programme, Debojyoti Biswas, DDM NABARD, elaborately described all the details about how to reap the benefit of PMFBY and other bank linkages including KCC. The Executives from insurance companies finally detailed the farmers concern about PMFBY. Farmers interacted with executives from insurance companies and DDM, NABARD and clarified their queries.

The intellectual group of the area when asked about the case talking to the Eastern Today said that our district have no such Institution or organisation like outside where the youths along with carrying on study can work and help the family, the need of the time is industries and professional based Education.

Vehicle driver hacked to critical condition ET Correspondent, Tezpur, June 4: Sensation prevails here in and around the Tezpur town following the incident of attack upon two persons including a driver by a gang of roadside burglar last night at Bhwjkhwa Sapori under Barghat Police outpost in Sonitpur District.

According to the police Kazi Ali (30) driver and Amijjul Husain (32) were on way to Tezpur from BiswanathChariali Baghmari area by a Bollero-Pick Up Van bearing No-AS-12-AC-3596. They were stopped at the incident site by the miscreants who tried to drag them out from the vehicle. The miscreants tried to hack them on their throat in a bid to eliminate them and take away the vehicle.

However, listening to the shrieking by the two victims the local people rushed to the spot and rescued them in a critical condition. The driver Kazi Ali who sustained serious injury was rushed to the Guwahati medical college and the Amijjul Hussain to the Tezpur Kanaklata Civil hospital. The burglars’ gang managed to escape.

Ten day long Combined Annual Training Camp2016 under NCC, Tezpur begins at Lakhimpur ET Correspondent, Tezpur, June 4: The National Cadet Corps, Combined Annual Training Camp- 2016 (CATC-2016) under the aegis of Group Headquarters (B) NCC, Tezpur is getting under way at North Lakhimpur College, North Lakhimpur from Jun 1, with a 10 day long programme. In a Press note Maj Aniruddha Bhuyan, Officer Commanding , 5 Assam Bn. NCC said that Lt Col S S Sisodia , Officer Commanding, 72 Assam Girls (I) Coy, NCC and Maj Aniruddha Bhuyan, Officer

Commanding , 5 Assam Bn NCC welcomed over 500 NCC Cadets from the schools and colleges from across the state.

“The CATC aims at reaching out and bringing the youths of the country closer to nation building as worthy citizens and developing qualities such as leadership, camaraderie and patriotism. The Cadets are also given a firsthand glimpse of Army life. The training will include Physical training, Drill, Weapon training, Sports and Cultural

development. Special emphasis will also be given to Swacch Bharat Abhiyan with cadets dedicating one hour each day for the same.

In the welcome ceremony held at the auditorium of North Lakhimpur College, Lt Col S S Sisodia and Maj Aniruddha Bhuyan addressed the cadets and motivated the Cadets to give their whole hearted dedication, co-operation and make this event memorable. The officers also stressed on the youths to join the Indian Army.” The press note said.

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I appeal to my beloved people of Arunachal Pradesh Tezu forest administration to flag off to plant more trees to preserve the Nature-gifted ‘Clean & Green Tezu’ on 6th June pristine green environment, says Governor A Staff Reporter Itanagar, June 4: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh JP Rajkhowa and First Lady of the State Rita Rajkhowa have conveyed warm greetings to the people of the State and all Nature lovers on the special occasion of World Environment Day. He expressed hope that the occasion will create more awareness on the importance of green environment, its flora, fauna and wildlife.

In his message to the people, the Governor said that the State of Arunachal Pradesh is blessed with 82% Forest cover of its total geographical area.

It has large number of treasured flora and fauna and new

species are also discovered regularly and it is considered as one of the 35 Biodiversity ‘Hotpots’ in the world. The indigenous communities, which have healthily co-existence with Nature since time immemorial, need to continue the excellent traditions of their respected forefathers with balanced developmental process, always enriching the gifts of Nature. To address the global warming and for a healthy climate, the people have to preserve the greeneries, the rivers, springs, the hills and the valleys, the flora, fauna and wildlife.

Forest to strive it’s best to create more awareness to preserve, protect and promote the bio-diversity and serene environment in everyone’s interests and to showcase our State as one of the best places on earth to live.

The Governor suggested that one simple step to preserve the treasured forest coverage is by demonstrating practically by planting saplings of different varieties of trees by each member of the great Arunachal family. The State Department of Environment and Forests must promote planting of trees along with other Environment Preservation awareness programmes.

He wished that the State Department of Environment and

“On this momentous occasion of World Environment Day, I appeal to my beloved people of Arunachal Pradesh to plant more and more trees to preserve the Nature-gifted pristine green environment. Let the Government and people of our beautiful State join hands together to promote and use renewable energy resources like solar energy, biogas, LPG, wind power, hydropower on selective basis instead of firewood which directly affects our forest wealth.

I hope that this year’s celebration of the World Environment Day will make a positive difference than past year”, the Governor said in his message.

Poor performed Lohit under immunization should excel - DC

ET Correspondent Tezu, June 4: To mark the World Environment Day, Lohit Forest Division kicks off slew of programme which begins with Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in cleaning the forest’s office premises and Botanical Garden. “We have taken up the onus to keep the Tezu clean and green. Under this programme 14 days events have already started from 1st June followed by cleaning, plantation of ornamental plants, avenue plantation and disseminating awareness on ‘Be wild go wild’ where essence of the forest and its preservation will be taught”, discloses S. Manyu DFO. This is our initiate endeavor to re-

generate the depleting forest resources, the Manyu vows further.

tions included Conservator of Forest, Jitendra Kumar, DFO S Manyu and ACF Abhinav Kumar (IFS).

The Lohit Forest Division already launched its two week campaign on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. On the 1st of June, the office staff of the DFO office and the field staff of Lohit Division including Forest Rangers and Beat Officers cleaned the DFO office premises here at Tezu. The DFO himself led the group of forty people participated in this cleanliness drive. Also on the 2nd of June, the CCF office complex at Tezu was brought under this drive. The officers who were present at the func-

Further in continuation with this festivity of ‘Swachh Bharat Fortnight’, the Forest Department will celebrate the World Environment Day with difference on the 5th of June at the Tezu Botanical Garden.

The Chief Guest for the event would be local legislator Dr. Mohesh Chai, Lohit DC, HoDs as well as the GBs of nearby villages of the district would be other guest. The novel concept of ‘Friends of Forests’, will also be raised as a volunteer team by the Forest Department

Stolen JCB recovered

Bishnu Rana Tezu, June 4: Lohit being one of the poorly performed districts in immunization among 201 districts of the country, the District Health Society Lohit district has tightened its belt to intensify its coverage.

Expressing concern over poor performance of the immunization coverage, Danish Ashraf (IAS) DC Lohit appealed the District Health Society Lohit to step up the coverage to clinch the target for better child health, family and for generation. “Every pocket of village, work place like tea garden, small factories and floating population should be minutely observed to cover under the

mission. Every child should immunize to contain polio or to fight against any dreaded disease in once life. Under the mission not a single child should be left out”, he directs.

He also ensured to give commendable certificate in every worker for best performer in every month and also honored them in independent or republic day.

“Even for single child the most interior place like Bedagam was covered by our team. Our team has been doing hard to reach every child. Ashas and Anganwadis worker have been pressed into services to achieve the target”, said Dr S Nayil

Governor condoles over death of late Krishna Yasak A Staff Reporter Itanagar, June 4: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh JP Rajkhowa and First Lady of the State Rita Rajkhowa have expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of Late Krishna Yasak Tati, who died in a fire accident at Basar in the morning hours of 4th June.

Pained to learn the tragic demise of the girl child, the First Couple prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.

The Governor, once again appealed to the people to be more cautious and take precautionary measures to prevent fire accidents.

DRCHO. Other then Ashas and Anganwadi, Fair Prize Shops runner has been involved this time in this mission to ensured cent percent coverage, he said.

Dr S Chai Pul DMO said that the focused and systematic immunization drive will be through a “catch-up” campaign mode where the aim is to cover all the children who have been left out or missed out for immunization.

Mission Indradhanush was launched by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare GoI which aims to immunize all children against seven vaccine preventable diseases namely diphtheria, whooping cough (Pertussis), tetanus, polio, tuberculo-

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Magistrates and police department are exempted from free car / vehicle day.

However, their personal choice to use bicycle will be appreciated (read the circular issued by Deputy Commissioner).

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sis, measles and hepatitis B by 2020. Enumerating on the Mission, the union Ministry of Health And Family welfare has identified 201 high focus districts in the country in the first phase which have nearly 50% of all unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children. These districts will be targeted by intensive efforts to improve the routine immunization coverage.

MK Chokroboty DFCS&O, Sujan Chai CDPO, Dr JS Bhomick SMO, Ashas, Anganwadi workers and Fair Prize runner from Tezu and adjoining areas participated in the programme held today at the conference hall of General Hospital Tezu.

Longding dc visits bonia village ET Correspondent Longding, June 4: Longding Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Gupta, IAS visited Bonia village in connection with AADHAR CARD campaign recently.

The DC urged the youths of Bonia and neighbouring villages of Pongchau circle to be sincere and work hard in studies adding that bad food habit should be avoided especially by the youths. The DC was accompanied by CO Pongchau, ZPM Pongchau block, Chief, GBs, PRI of Bonia village.

ET Correspondent Bokajan, June 4: In continuation of the series of operations, the Khatkhati Police foiled a bid to smuggle a stolen JCB and arrested four persons here late Friday evening.

As reported, the Khatkhati Police based on secret information, intercepted the JCB over NH 36 in Purana Lahorijan area in Assam Nagaland interstate border. The vehicle is believed to have been lifted from Hojai, Nagoan. Badrul Islam and Smile Ali of Doboka, Kamal Sharma of Hojai and Ram Krishna Das of Lumding has been arrested in connection.

ET Bureau Khonsa, June 4 : The Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh State Legislative Assembly Wangki Lowang inaugurated an indoor stadium at Ramakrishna Sarada Mission School, Khonsa on 4th June amidst a huge gathering. The stadium has been funded by the Sports Authority of India (SAI). In his inaugural address the Speaker while recalling the immense contributions and initiatives of former Arunachal Lt. Governor KAA Raja, expressed his happiness over the uniterrupted and healthy growth of the premier girls' school in all spheres and hoped that the indoor stadium would provide impetus and fillip to the students to hone their skills in different games and sports adding that the students should accord equal priority to sports like they do to academics. Lowang said that the students could make a career out of games and sports and underscored the importance of physical health

very brutally and later committed suicide by hanging himself. Today sensations prevailed in the whole area when the two dead bodies were recovered. The couple had left a three months old child. However the reason of this sensational incident is yet unknown. The police has started investigation.

St. Joseph’s convents HS school shines in HS final examination ET Correspondent Tezpur, June 4: After the stupendous feet in recent HSLC final examination result being able to grab four positions respectively the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th yet in another endeavour the front line missionary school located at the heart of the town, St. Joseph convent school has also shined in HS final examination announced

running a used car dealer and thereby smuggling cars into the north eastern region. We somehow managed to get Harichand Gupta in police remand that leads us to the recovery of two luxury SUVs and we are optimistic of more recovery in the near future."

Taking to The Eastern Today, OC Khatkhati PS said "Harichand Gupta is involved with a gang of car lifters and many stolen vehicles have already been smuggled as of now. Ajay Gupta is the main kingpin in this illegal racket operating from Delhi. He is

According to official sources, pressure from higher ups and leaders at the local level have discouraged the police in continuing with their probe. Gupta who is believed to be a millionaire is said to have financed various political leaders in the lately concluded State Assembly Elections among others.

Meanwhile, an enthusiastic cyclist are expected to participate in a cycle rally organize under the campaign ‘Clean and Green Tezu’ scheduled on 6th June which will be flagged off by the MLA that begin from Amik Rinkya Cultural Hall at 8 AM and covered most parts of Township. The Forest Department requests all residents and stakeholder are plead to take proactive part to spread awareness on keeping Tezu ever clean & green.

Governor calls for surprise motor vehicle check at Itanagar A Staff Reporter Itanagar, June 4: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh JP Rajkhowa has expressed shock and grieved the loss of lives due to vehicle accident on the Margherita-Changlang road on 3rd June. Condoling the death of six persons and praying for early recovery of the injured ones, the Governor has called for proper motor vehicle checking of public carrier vehicles by the District Administrations through the transport department, before and after the renewal of licences of those vehicles. It is note that many vehicles road-unworthy vehicles are on the road. The Governor also called for surprise motor vehicle checks by the Police.

Speaker inaugurates indoor stadium in rk sarada mission school

Sensational incident of murder and suicide held at Golaghat ET Correspondent Golaghat, June 4: In a sensational incident that took place at Borhulla region in Jorhat-Golaghat border, a man killed his wife and later committed suicide. According to the report, a man named Rofiul Ali last night killed his wife Fatima Begum with a sharp weapon

It needs to be mentioned here that this is the 5th in series of stolen vehicle recovered by Khatkhati Police. Earlier on 31st March, police nabbed a well to do business man Harichand Gupta of Bokajan Town and recovered three luxuries SUV in the process of interrogation.

to felicitate the youth who have consented to become a part of this initiative.

on June 2 last.

Congratulating the teaching staff the school authority said that altogether 37 students appeared from commerce and humanities and all have cleared with a good show. “There has been 100 pc pass percentage right from the First batch till date.” The school authority said in a press release.

to achieve success in life. The Speaker while lauding the stupendous success of two ex-students Chazat Lowang and Kampu Duyu of the school in the elite UPSC-2015, asked the students to emulate their shining examples and bring laurels to themselves, Teachers, parents and the state as a whole by striving harder to out-shine the two achievers. He congratulated the Matajis, Teachers and students on achieving brilliant academic results in this year's CBSE examination.

The Speaker assured to further improve the indoor stadium by laying wooden floor and mooted to build a statue of the first Secretary Mataji who opened the school as a mark of respect and tribute to her. As a goodwill gesture and a sense of appreciation the Speaker donated Rs.50,000 each to the senior Teachers who had been continuously serving the institution since early 70s from his side. In her speech senior Mataji from Kolkata while

thanking the Speaker, Tirap district administration and PWD for their willing and continued support to the school by creating all the required infrastructures also appreciated the selfless services of the senior Teachers since the incipience of the institution in early 70s.

While urging the Teachers to recognize the inherent latent talents of the students, the Mataji said that the young students easily understood the language of love and asked them to treat the students with love and compassion. She further said that the main objective of establishing the institution was to make and mould the students to become good human beings in order to equip them with all the good qualities so that they could face the harsh realities of life with elan.

Earlier, in his welcome address Tirap Deputy Commissioner Ravi Jha hoped that the elected MLAs and the government departments would continue to assist and support the school

management in whatever way they could to enable the institution grow from strength to strength. Later on the day, the Speaker while interacting with the DC and HoDs in the DC's conference hall said that the people's representatives and the HoDs must work in close coordination in the larger intetest of the district and said that he was ready to impress upon the state government vis-a-vis developmental initiatives and problems if any of the various government departments working in the district. He sought useful inputs suggestions for improvement of the newly upgraded independent ADC headquarters at Deomali and asked the State Transport department to place a bus for Deomali to Soha route immediately as the villagers were facing untold sufferings.

The DC and HoDs while participating in the deliberation apprised the Speaker on the plethora of problems and predicaments being faced by most of the departments in the district.

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Grand welcome accorded to MLA NDFB-S cadre Asam Sahitya Bhaskar Sharma at Margherita apprehended Sabha greets ET Correspondent Margherita, June 4: A grand welcome programme was today organized by Margherita BJP and AGP leaders and workers to felicitate BJP candidate Bhaskar Sharma who won the 124 No Margherita LAC Assembly Election of Assam where his opponent heavy weight congress candidate and former minister Pradyut Bordoloi was defeated by 22,742 Votes.

Today a rousing welcome ceremony was held where more than 5000 people gathered at North M a r g h e r i t a Rangamancha. Newly elected 124 No Margherita LAC

WHAT MEMORANDUM HOLDS?

To start the Water supply project at 9 mile Jagun which was not completed since last 9 years.

To provide electricity to the citizens of 124 No Margherita LAC. To construct the 2 No Maulang Gaon Ledo connectivity road.

To repair roads of 124 No Margherita LAC which are in Dilapidated Condition.

To start the Water Irrigation project of MakumKilla, Maulang Ledo and Alubari area so that farmers can get sufficient water for their Agriculture.

To open the ITI School of Ledo which has been stopped since 2011.

Legislator, Bhaskar Sharma through car and motorcycle started the rally from Powai Gate to North Margherita Rangamancha where more than 2000 people gave huge welcome. At the felicitation programme, many organization of Margherita were present to felicitate newly elected BJP candidate of 124 No Margherita LAC, Bhaskar Sharma.

Many senior BJP leaders of Margherita such as Krishna Kumar Saikia, Bhim Karmakar, Anand Sharma, Ashish Paul, Santanu Borthakur, Annadita Goswami while many senior AGP leaders of Margherita such as Nareswar Hazarika,

Jyotish Sundas, Kankan Mukherjee, AGP central committee General Secretary Diganta Saikia and more than 2000 BJP and AGP workers and supporters were present during the felicitation Programme.

Meanwhile AJYCP M a rg h e r i t a R e g i o n a l Committee President, Salil Neog and G e n e r a l S e c r e t a r y, Kanchan Bora handed over a memorandum to 124 No Margherita LAC Legislator with their six demands.

Bhaskar Sharma Legislator of 124 No Margherita LAC assured to both the leaders of AJYCP that all their demands shall be fulfilled.

CM Sonowal

ET Correspondent Kokrajhar, June 4: Security forces belonging to police and army apprehended a cadre of NDFB(S) from northern part of Chirang district on Friday night. He was identified as Sobhaigo

Mushahary, was active while working for the outfits’ activities along Kokrajhar and Chirang district border areas. A pistol, two round bullets were recovered from him.

A Staff Reporter Guwahati, June 4: A sevenmember delegation of the Asam Sahitya Sabha led its by president Dr. Dhrubajyoti Bora called on Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at his office chamber here late evening yesterday. President of the apex literary body of the State extended his greetings and best wishes to the Chief Minister and hoped under his able leadership a new economic era would dawn in the State. Dr. Bora apprised the Chief Minister of the invitation extended by the Sabha to the President and the Prime Minister to grace its centenary celebrations in December this year in Jorhat and in February 2017 in Sivasagar. He requested Sonowal to send a formal invitation from the State Government to the dis-

Koch Rajbongsi observes Ceasefire militant outfits involved with massive Bash Nritya Kali Puja deforestation in Chakrasila wildlife sanctuary

ET Correspondent Kokrajhar, June 4: Koch Rajbongsi community observed Bash Nritya Kali Puja on the occasion of Jesto month Amabaishya tithi on Saturday at Bhotgaon Kali mandir in Kokrajhar district.

The observation was organized by greater Bhotgaon Kali Puja committee where thousands of devotees from different villages throng to offer floral to mother Bhogowati Kali god-

Male jihadi caught in Pathsala on suspect A Correspondent Bajali June 4: A man, suspected to a jihadi, was caught by local people at Pathsala college road in Bajali subdivision last night. Later, the man was handed over to police. According to the public, reason of suspects is that he can't speak and write when they ask about his name and home also he looks like different and nobody knows him. Suspecting him to be a jihadi, local people caught him and informed police. A police team arrived at the spot immediately and took him to the police station for investigation.

Notable that yesterday, from 8pm, 144 (dhara) was given by the administration of Bajali subdivision because a news was spread in Lower Assam specially social networking sites like Facebook, that jahadi and kidnappers took place in Baska, Bajali, Tihu etc. By this news, people can't sleep at night and some people can't go outside of their home.

dess on the day. Youth and men presents Bash Nritya (Bamboo Dance) to mark the puja observation with traditional attire of Koch Rajbongsi community.Peoples offered their devotion to almighty Bhogowati Kali goddess seeking bless for personal welfare and community goodness in coming days.

‘Koch Rajbongsi community from greater Bhotgaon area

every year observes the puja on this day ahead summer season with offering prayer for welfare of the common peoples among human society’, said a organizer. He also told that this puja observation has been coming from forefathers of the Koch Rajbongsis, and thus we are keeping faith on traditional observing annually to seek peace, unity and welfare of the community to almighty Kali goddess.

Governor Acharya directs NCHAC Chairman to hold special session of June 6 ET Correspondent Haflong, June 4: Shri P B Acarya, Governor of Assam, after carefully considering the request of Shri Nironjan Hojai and 19 other MACs, in exercise of powers conferred under Rule 36(5) of The Assam Autonomous Districts (Constitution of District Councils) Rules, 1951(as amended) is pleased to direct you as the chairman, North Cachar Hilla Autonomous Council, to hold a special session of the council specially for no confidence motion on 06th June, 2016(Monday). This was communicated by Sudip Chakraborty, Joint Secretary to Governor of Assam from GOVERNOR'S SECRETARIAT, ASSAM, RAJBHAVAN = GUWAHATI-781001 vide No, GSA, 46/2015/Pt/15 June 03, 2015 with Ref.: 1) This office letter No. GSA.46/2015/Pt/11, dated Moy 28, 2016 1) Letter no. nil, dated 13/OS/2015 addressed to you by Shri Niranjon Hojai and 19 other

members of autonomous council (MAC) addressed to the Chairman, North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council, Dima Hasao District, Haflong.

In response to this shine loner under reference (11 above, Shri Niranjon Hojai and 19 other MACs had brought before you on 30.05.2016 for calling a special session to move no confidence motion against the present executive committee. lt has been reported in front of Honb’le Governor of Assam by Shri Niranjan Hojai and 19 other MACs that you have not yet taken any action so far for fixing date for a special session. Hon'bIe Governor of Assam, Shri P B Acharya has given a hearing on 02/06/2016 to the petitioners Shri Nironjon Hojai and 19 other MACs end has come to a conclusion that a floor test is necessary to settle the issue.

Notice for summoning the meeting should be served to the Members of the Council on 03rd June, 2016(today).

ABSU’s concern over not taking initiative upon the miscreants involved in inhuman torture upon the innocent school going student ET Correspondent, Tezpur, June 4: The All Bodo students’ Union (ABSU) has expressed their grave concern over playing a partial role of both police and the civil administration in dealing with the issue of torturing upon an innocent school going student of Harisinga area in Udalguri District by some unscrupulous shopkeepers on last Monday.

After visiting the victim student who has been admitted at Tezpur Medical College hear ABSU’s central executive Dwipen Boro said that victim Sansuma Ramchiary (19) of Harishinga area under Harisinga PS as part of his routine work of jogging was running in the Harisinga area early in the morning on the day as he on preparation of army recruitment. Suddenly it started to

rain for which in a bid to take shelter, the school going boy entered veranda of a shop. However, some shopkeepers who were noticing him for a good while caught him and started inhuman torture on a falls charges of trying to break door of a shop. For the ABSU leader, the shop keepers who played the role of moral police instead of handing over the boy to the police kept torturing him till he got fainted. “Due to the torture perpetrated upon him the boy bears several cut marks on his body.

Even salt and chilly water was also poured upon his body.” The ABSU worker alleged adding it was an intentional incident carried out in nexus with some unscrupulous people of the area in a bid to break the communal fabric among the

common people of the area.

Demanding quick apprehension of culprits involved in the gruesome act he also urged the chief minister, government of Assam and the district administration to look into the matter so that following it the situation of the area does not get deteriorated. Meanwhile, he also revealed that in protest against the incident and giving a safe passage to the culprits to remain absconding by the local police an indefinite bandh is on in the area and until and unless the culprits are given exemplary punishment the bandh will not be withdrawn. On other hand, Nijwm Mochahary, President of Harisinga Anchalick ABSU said that though already of the total thirty accused three have surrendered before the police most of them are yet to be arrested.

ET Correspondent Kokrajhar, June 4: The ceasefire militant organizations from the area involved with massive deforestation inside the Chakrasila wildlife sanctuary, especially in the Nayekgaon forest range under Haltugaon forest range in Kokrajhar district, is threatening the existence of the endangered golden langur (Trachypithecus geei).On the other hand, citizen and NGO termed that forest department and government totally failed to safe and security of the natural resources.

Over 1,000 Sal trees were felled in the last couple of months, besides valuable Sal trees are being felled every day and ferried in tractors and bullock carts under the very nose of the forest department, a few meters from the Nayekgaon forest range office, which are flying to Bangladesh from Assam state.NGO and common citizens alleged that for-

est department and government totally failed while protection of natural resources due to lack of stern steps to check the illegal poaching.

They also suspects that forest official have nexus with deforestation, of which why the forest is getting hardships in the hands of timber smuggling and poachers. Fakiruddin Ali Ahmed, Ranger of Nayekgaon Forest Range office told that several ceasefire militant outfits, included Birsa Commando Force (BCF), Adivasi National Liberation Army(ANLA), who are indulging to felled valuable Sal trees inside Range in the area etc. The forest department has been initiated stern action against incident, but yet they continue with lethal weapons while penetrating the felling of natural trees. We have arrest five timber smugglers, bullock carts along with logs and sent them jail. He said the department officials cannot do anything unless enough manpower and sophisticated arms

are given to them. Hariswar Brahma, Discovery Club, president said, “It is very unacceptable situation that valuable Sal trees are being felled by timber smugglers inside Nayekgaon range office in Kokrajhar. Though there is government and forest minister in the state, yet no stern action was saw till now to protect forest resources. The government as well forest minister should take early measure to check deforestation of forest as soon as possible to the greater interest of the natural resources preservation. Indulging of deforestation was penetrated due to failure from concern department and government’s ignorance towards protection initiatives'.

Jyotish Das, a citizen said, “No forest officials rushed at the spot of Sal trees felling along the forest inside, of which why smugglers and common publics are taking opportunity to felled trees at any moment. The timbers fly to neighbouring Bangladesh

via Chapar of Dhburi district.

I would say that the forest department and government should take stern action to protect Sal trees'.

Fakiruddin Ali Ahmed, Ranger said, “There are several ceasefire militant outfits which included Birsa Commando force,ANLA etc are actively involved with felled of Sal trees inside the forest.

We are helpless as we don't have required staff or equipment to tackle the smugglers.

They are many of them; some with arms. Our staffs are threatened. We need sophisticated arms to deal with the smugglers. I will be happy if the forest minister takes urgent steps to modernize the forest department. The department officials cannot do anything unless enough manpower and sophisticated arms are given to them. We arrests five timber smugglers besides detected of bullock carts, logs from them who were sent to jail”.

tinguished dignitaries.

The Chief Minister agreed to it and assured the Sabha of his Government’s support and cooperation for making the centenary celebrations a success. Dr. Bora requested the Chief Minister to make budgetary allocation for grants-in-aid to the Sabha in the full-fledged Budget and also made a plea for release of last year’s grants-in-aid.

Besides Dr. Bora, General Secretary, Paramananda Rajbongshi, former MP, Kumar Dipak Das and other office-bearers of the literary organisation were also present on the occasion.

Meanwhile, Sonowal also met a delegation of Shrimanta Sankardev Sangha headed by its Padadhikar Bhaben Deka at his office chamber today.

Elephant electrocutes in Udalguri ET Correspondent Kokrajhar, June 4: Amid growing incidents of statewide men-elephant conflict, yet another full grown elephant died following electrocuted late last night in Udlaguri district, which send shockwaves among the nature lovers.

The shocking incident took place at Dimakuchi along the Indo-Bhutan border late last night where the pregnant female elephant was moving in the human habitat in search of food.

Local residents along the area told that some of the villagers install electric wires to prevent the wild elephants from destroying their crop and properties.

They slammed the authority alleging failure to firmly deal with the wanton elephants that have been unleashing terror for the last couple of months.

Career counseling “Lakshya” inaugurated

by Deputy Commissioner in Sonitpur ET Correspondent Tezpur, June 4: After the announcement of HSLC and HS Final Examinations 2016, for the help of making a concrete choice for the future career and the education as well for the students, under the aegis of Deputy Commissioner, Sonitpur, Laya Madduri, the district administration here started a special career counseling for the students of the class IX and X on Friday at the Satabdi Bhawan of Government High School here christened “Lakshya” in presence of HoD, Department of cultural studies, Tezpur University, Dr. Pradipjyoti Mahanta, Inspector of Schools, SDC, Md. Anisur Rahman

Chowdhury, Asstt. Professor, Lokapryia Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Mental Health Institute, Tezpur (LGBRMHI) Dr. Diptarup Chowdhury, Head Master of Auniati High School, Prasanta Dula Kakhoria among others. Inaugurating the career counseling programme, DC, Laya Madduri laid stress on the building of future of the students through the beneficial programmes like career counseling. “What is career counseling, why it is necessary for the students, besides the students such questions should clearly be known both to the parents and the teacher. We have noticed that the students take their degrees but they are not seen

not engaged, because our students have failed to acquire necessary skill and time-required education. So the district administration in a joint venture of RMSA is launching a mega programme in the district by organizing such event in every school within the district so that the students can acquire quality education and make a right choice of the future career. In this regard required every facility including data on various issues and assistance would be provided to the students” She said. Attending the programme as chief guest Dr. Pradipjyoti Mahanta, Tezpur University appreciated the initiative of the district administration. Saying

the project will help in ushering upon the talents lying in every nook and corner of both the rural and urban society of Assam Dr. Mahanta further said that every students might not be equally brilliant but every student have their own special talent which should be boosted.

“The Tezpur University authority will be happy to be part of this programme and I hope the Deputy Commissioner will take an initiative towards this venture.” He said. Speaking on the occasion, Inspector of schools, SDC, Md. Anisur Rahman Chowdhury, said that making right choice of career is an art. “Delving into the depth of the issue, Rastryia Madhyamic Siksha Abhijan

(RMSA) in association with Sonitpur District Administration has taken up this major initiative, but in this regard the teacher and the students’ community will play a pivotal role.” He said.

Other dignitaries present in the programme also spoke on the subject and stressed on success of the programme.

Earlier, ten students showing their excellent performance both in HSLC and HS final examinations were felicitated in the programme. On the otherhand in the same programme the logo of the Rastrya Madhyamic Siksha Abhijan christened as “Lakshya” was also inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner Laya Madduri.

“Hum honge kamyab”: Driving cadre ET Correspondent Rangia June 4: The State of Assam has witnessed considerable improvement in road network in the recent past due to construction of roads by both NHAI and the State government. However, the enhanced transport activities have led to an increase in road accidents. The only way to ensure safety of life on the roads is to adopt safe driving practices and to improve the driving skills of the people of the region.

Towards this end, Army and district administration of Kamrup successfully conducted a driving cadre from Jan 18 to Mar 02, 2016 under the Army’s flagship programme “Hum Honge Kamyab”. With the aim of

conducted by the Department of Transport, Kamrup (Rural) on Mar 4, 2016, wherein, 50 youth passed the learners license test successfully in their first attempt. The District Transport Officer also stepped forward to educate the youth in driving skills and conducted the tests on the spot for learner’s license. The concerted efforts is seen as a unique and genuine civil military cooperation for youth empowerment in the region. uplifting the unemployed and the under privileged youth of Kamrup district a total of 50 youths were selected and given extensive practical and theoretical training in driving Light Motors Vehicles (LMVs). The youth were initiated into driving LMVs, pro-

vided by the State administration, under the supervision of specialist instructors from the Army.

The quality of instruction and training imparted to the participants manifested itself in the result of the driving test

The closing ceremony was held on Jun 3, 16 at Div-Head quarter Red Horn Division Rangia which was conducted

by Jagbhan Sinhn CO, EME bat. under Red Horns Division. Rajeev Sirohi, GOC Red Horn Division interacted with the students and the media and

his words of advice were keenly absorbed by the youth.

The yeomen gesture of such empowerment programs for the youth shall go a long way in realizing the dream of selfsustenance of the North East Region.

With such initiatives and innovative programs the Army continues its rich tradition to go beyond the call of duty in the service of the nation. GOC also distributed certificates and Learner's Licenses to the youths.

Col. K Ramakrishanan, Veenit Sarmah, and ADC Kamrup Jatin Borah were the guests of the programme. Main Licenses will be distributed in due time CO Singh informed.

The youths are benefited for this programme.

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Bindo demands CM's resignation

Bindo demands CM's resignation

Shillong, June 4: Former Cabinet Minister and a veteran politician Bindo M Lanong has demanded resignation of Chief Minister Mukul Sangma saying the latter has lost confidence of his own party i.e Congress.

Lanong, while referring to the ongoing unrest within the ruling Congress over the demand for Sangma's removal, said that the Chief Minister is no more the leader of Congress Legislature Party (CLP) as his support base has gone down drastically. "The dissidents if they want to remove Sangma from the Chief Minister's chair will have to stake claim before the Governor," he said adding that subsequently the Governor would have to convene a special session of the assembly where Sangma would be asked to prove his majority.

"Now, the ball is in the court of Congress dissidents," Lanong said.

"The political instability will definitely cost Con-

gress and the party will have to pay a heavy price in the 2018 Assembly elections," Lanong said.

The latest political crisis has accentuated following the massive defeat of Congress candidate Dikkanchi D. Shira, wife of the Chief minister, in the Tura Lok Sabha by-election.

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Purno Sangma's son Conrad Sangma won the bypoll by more than 1.92 lakh votes. On the other hand, the Chief Minister Sangma on Tuesday had accused the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to destabilise his threeyear-old Meghalaya United Alliance government's second term. Sangma, however, has been maintaining that his government was stable. In the 60-member legislature, the Congress has 30 seats, and has the support of the Nationalist Congress Party's two members and 11 Independent legislators.

(Agencies)

On all political party delegation represents only one community: UNC Imphal, Jun 4 : The tribal organisations in Manipur are all prepared to respond strongly to the Manipur Government's move on the three Bills. Publicity wing of the United Naga Council (UNC) informed Newmai News Network this evening that a "serious"meeting of the tribal leaders was held today in Churachandpur on the three Bills wherein a decision was taken to resort to "drastic form of response" to the Manipur Government.

"The tribal people will announce the nature of agitation any day," said the UNC publicity wing. Any unwanted incident that may arise out of the tribal agitation will be the responsibility of the State Government, added the publicity wing of the UNC. It warned that the "response" of the tribal people to Manipur Government will be "explosive

this time".

According to the Naga body, the three Bills are anti-tribal as well as antiNational. It stated that bureaucrats, businessmen and labourers from "mainland India" are feeling very "insecure" now in the Manipur valley. It alleged that the so called all political party delegation that had left Imphal for New Delhi today to meet the Central leaders is working only "in the interest of one community.

"The Government of India should be aware of the evil design of this so called all party delegation," it cautioned while threatening to take up drastic measures in case the Central Government pays heed to this "allparty" delegation. "This delegation represents the interest of only one community so the Government of India should understand the situation," the UNC publicity wing alleged. (Agencies)

'BJP for Congfree Meghalaya' Shillong, June 4: The Assam Cabinet Minister in charge PWD, fisheries and excise, Parimal Suklabaidya has said that the BJP hopes to have a change in Meghalaya and other Northeasters states by replacing the Congress governments.

Speaking to reporters at Assam House here on Friday night, Suklabaidya, who is leading a delegation of seven legislators to Barak Valley, to assess the development there, said that the party wanted the whole Northeast to be free from the Congress rule. Asked particularly whether the BJP will play

any role in toppling the Congress-led government in Meghalaya, the Assam Minister said that the party is not interested in any such game, but hinted that with the positive outcome of the Assam Assembly elections, there will be change of governments in the Northeast in the next elections.

Jowai-Silchar road: Concerned over the accidents in the Jowai-Silchar road, the PWD Minister said that during his tour, he will personally assess the ground reality and ensure that the existing road is completed within a year. (Agencies)

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Mukul may go for Cabinet reshuffle to quell dissidence Shillong, June 4: With the resentment among a section of Congress legislators still continuing, the beleaguered Chief Minister Mukul Sangma may go for a Cabinet reshuffle after getting nod from the AICC. Though a question was asked in this regard by media on Thursday regarding reshuffle, the Chief Minister only said that the media would come to know first "if there is such a move".

However, in a curious

move, almost all the Cabinets Ministers who clandestinely wanted a change of leadership, has now gone back to the Chief Minister and supported him fearing that they may lose their positions if there is a cabinet reshuffle. Whenever there was any demand for change of leadership in the past, the issue of reshuffle used to crop up.

But it never materialised.

There has been no Cabinet reshuffle of the Con-

Chief Minister Mukul Sangma gress-led MUA-II since it assumed power after

2013 Assembly polls.

However, the pressure is

now mounting on the Chief Minister to accommodate at least a few dissidents and to replace a few ministers aimed at projecting a better image of the Cabinet ahead of the 2018 Assembly polls.

Sources said that though in the past, the AICC did not want a cabinet reshuffle, the situation has now changed and the High Command may direct the Chief Minister to effect the much-awaited cabinet reshuffle Though

Edu scam: HC seeks probe progress report Shillong, June 4: The High Court has asked the Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills M Kharkrang to instruct the Investigating Officer probing the criminal case related to education scam to submit the progress report within two weeks.

The Court issued this order while hearing a petition which demanded a fresh CBI probe into the matter.

The Judge S R Sen after hearing the petition regarding the delay on the part of police to act on the pending FIRs on the criminal cases field against those involved in education scam listed the matter after two weeks for report from the Investigating Officer. The concerned parties can also

file affidavit before the pronouncement of the final order. Earlier during the hearing, N.Syngkon, counsel for the petitioner Agnes Kharshiing made a submission before the Court that an FIR was filed with the Laitumkhrah Police Station on February 12, 201,0 but no action had been taken so far by the State Police.

As a result, subsequently several FIRs were filed and the last FIR was filed on November 7, 2012 which was registered as directed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate as Laitumkhrah police station case No. 62(7) 2011 under Section 408 IPC, but the Counsel for the petitioner said that unfor-

tunately till date there is no progress of the investigation, hence the writ petition was filed before the Court.

The Court also heard V.K.Jindal, senior counsel for CBI and Additional senior government advocate S.Sen Gupta for the State respondents.

Gupta, who submitted that he could not file any counter affidavit till date as he had no instruction, was directed by the Court to file the counter affidavit, if any. Earlier, the only action from the police after registering the case was to interrogate then Director of Mass and Elementary Education (DEME) J.D. Sangma in April 2013. It was after following the direction from the erstwhile

Shillong Bench of the Gauhati High Court that the CBI probed the anomalies into the education scam into the appointment of assistant teachers for the year in 2009-10.As per the findings, the score sheets of the deserving candidates who aspired to become teachers were tampered resulting in non- deserving candidates getting jobs.

Following the probe, the CBI submitted the report to the High Court on March 5, 2012.

The 107-page CBI report said, "It was felt necessary to examine J.D. Sangma, the then Director DEME. In course of his examination by the CBI, Sangma has stated

that under the instruction of the then Minister of Education - Ampareen Lyngdoh - he had to change the score sheets as prepared by all the five boards duly applying white fluid on the original marks, as awarded by the members of the Board.

JD Sangma also handed over a file containing the list received by the Minister from different persons/ MLAs/ Ministers recommending the names of their own candidates for selection as teacher in LP schools in Meghalaya". The petition filed before the High Court also highlights that despite the CBI initiating inquiry against those involved in the scam, no charge sheet was field by the CBI. (Agencies)

Ratan steps down, BK takes over Imphal, June 4: Following resignation of Khomdram Ratan from the post of convenor of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS), BK Moirangcha has been made the convenor-incharge of the committee.

The change in the JCILPS leadership was affected after a purported image of Ratan holding a flag of banned UNLF was uploaded on social networking sites which was followed by the Government's declaration of Ratan as a wanted man with a reward of Rs five lakh to anyone who can provide information leading to his arrest. Speaking to media persons at their Sega Road, Konjeng Hazari Leikai office this afternoon, JCILPS coconvenor Arjun Telheiba said that convenor Khomdram Ratan has tendered a resignation letter.

spelt out to the public at the earliest.

It remains a big question whether the Government did any analysis of the particular photograph before declaring Ratan as a wanted man.

BK Moirangcha has been made the convenorin-charge of the committee While appreciating Ratan's contribution and dedication to the public cause, JCILPS has accepted his resignation letter.

What is more worrying is the confusion created among the masses by the doctored image uploaded in social networking sites

by Government/some elements and subsequent declaration of a reward of Rs 5 lakh to any one who can provide information leading to Ratan's arrest, Arjun

Telheiba said.

"We are also saddened and confused by the recent developments but we will carry on with the movement to protect indigenous peoples.

For this, BK Moirancha will take over as convenor-in-charge of the committee", he said. BK Moirangcha who was also present at the press meet said that the Government should investigate into the allegations levelled against Ratan and the truth should be

BK Moirangcha pointed out that Ratan has already dismissed all the allegations levelled against him. Nonetheless, people appreciate that the all party delegation led by the Chief Minister left for New Delhi today to pursue the three Bills passed by the Manipur Legislative Assembly on August 31 last year. People are eager to accord them a hero's welcome when they come back but they must do something which deserve such a welcome rather than simply flying to and back from Delhi.

JCILPS would watch their (all party delegation) activities till tomorrow before holding a pub-

BJP MlA Kh Joykishan demands evidence Imphal, Jun 4: BJP MLA Kh Joykishan has asked the State Government to prove that whatever action it has initiated against JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan is in compliance with the statutes of the land. Speaking to media persons at his Khoyathong residence, Joykishan said that BJP would launch intense modes of agitation together with the masses for trampling democratic values and violation of human rights if the State Government cannot vindicate whatever action it has initiated against Kh Ratan within 10 days.

Projecting Kh Ratan as a member of the UNLF

and declaration of Rs five lakh reward to anyone who can provide information leading to his arrest is an attempt to suppress the popular proILPS movement. By declaring Kh Ratan as a wanted man, the State Government has exposed its stiff opposition to enforcement of ILPS or a similar mechanism in Manipur, Joykishan said.

He asked the Government whether the image which shows Kh Ratan holding a flag of the UNLF was a genuine copy or an edited one.

It is everybody's knowledge that many edited or doctored images are uploaded in social network-

ing sites. Asking whether Manipur Police would tender an apology to Ratan if the particular photograph turns out to be an edited or forged one, Joykishan questioned whether any FIR has been registered against Ratan presuming the photograph is genuine.

He went on to question if any warrant of arrest has been issued against Ratan and whether any Court has declared Ratan as an absconder.

He further asked Manipur Police if they know the three other people who were shown together with Ratan in the particular photograph.

Joykishan then accused the State Government of trying to sabotage the sustained pro-ILPS movement.

By declaring the JCILPS convenor as a wanted movement, the State Government was trying to project the genuine people's movement as some other movement instigated by insurgents.

If the Government is determined to adopt a dictatorial posture, then there is no place for democracy in the land. BJP will fight back in a befitting manner all forces which are challenging the Constitution of India and democracy.(Agencies)

lic meeting tomorrow itself to decide the future course of action.

It is natural that people would encounter some inconveniences in the course of any agitation.

But creating social unrest is not the objective of the ongoing mass movement. It is compelled and driven by the common aspiration for a Constitutional safeguard to protect all the indigenous peoples of the land. He then appealed to all student organisations, youth clubs and Meira Paibis to support JCILPS in its struggle.

While conveying gratitude to the Indian Red Cross Society for taking injured students to hospital, BK Moirangcha expressed regret for offensive words and actions made by some protesters against Indian Red Cross Society volunteers.(Agencies)

the Chief Minister had already communicated to the High Command that he could quell the initial disgruntlement among the Congress legislators, the MPCC president DD Lapang maintains that the leadership is still an issue.

In this context, the High Command considers that a reshuffle may help to have a smooth running of the government till the party faces the next Assembly polls in 2018.(Agencies)

'Nagaland has lack of awareness on schemes of NDA Govt' Kohima, June 4: The visiting Union Minister for Law and Justice D V Sadananda Gowda on Friday said, the present Central Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been touring to all nook and corner of the country since its formation. Addressing a press conference at Raj Bhavan in Kohima on Friday Mr Gowda said the main motive of touring to different parts of the country and get interacted with various sections of the people was to know how far the new initiatives introduced by the present Government have been percolating down to the lowest stratum of the society, so that no one is deprived of their rights.

At the same time, to know their problems and grievances and also to take note of their suggestions if there is ways and means to be taken into consideration. Mr Gowda also stressed the importance of Cooperative Federalism between the Centre and States, which he said was important for good governance and development.

While asking on development of the state, the Minister responded by saying "unless the state Government cooperates, no development can take place or carry forward" and also added that land related problems has always been a hindrance as far as development in the state is concerned.(Agencies)

None arrested in youth lynching case in Tripura Agartala, June 4: Two days after the murder of Nikunja Barman at Khowai bus stand in West Tripura for objecting to a person driving under influence of liquor, police are yet to arrest anybody.

Both BJP and TMC met Superintendent of Police Jayanta Chakraborty today demanding arrest of the killers and action against the police personnel in front of whom the deceased was lynched.

The leaders alleged that the victim's family had lodged complaint against the criminals but police

initially refused to accept it and later when they registered the case, they unnecessarily harassed the family.

"The intoxicated driver is a CPI-M cadre and involved in several crimes in the area and the party cadres killed Barman(35) as part their long pending conspiracy.

Nikunja was a CPI-M man but recently he changed the party and since then they had targeted him, which is known to police too," said Trinamool Congress leader Arun Bhowmik.(Agencies)

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Hema Malini demands CBI probe into Mathura violence Mathura, June 4: BJP MP Hema Malini, who has been drawing flak over posting pictures of her movie shoot at a time when her Parliamentary constituency Mathura was hit by violence, has demanded for a CBI probe into the whole incident. "Nearly 3000 people with weapons were there, wasn't the administration aware of it? They were aware, but was unable to handle the situation," Malini said.

"The state government should have taken proper action to eradicate encroachment. Only after the High Court order, they tried to remove the protestors. The BJP demands a CBI enquiry into the whole incident," he added. The actress, who came under criticism for tweeting pictures of her upcoming movie when Mathura was hit by one of the worst violence, had yesterday defended herself saying that she was unaware of the happenings as she was busy

in her shooting. "I am going to Mathura now. I did not know at that time (yesterday) at all. All these things happened in the afternoon or by evening, while my shooting is in the morning at 8 am. Don't blame me for that," Malini told the media.

She said being an artiste, she had given appointment for shooting for six days, which she had done. "People are saying that there was an encroachment from over two years. But as per my knowledge, it is only for the last two months that the agitaters encroached that place. I was asking the DM how did it happen," Malini said.

The renowned actress also said the incident could have been avoided had the Uttar Pradesh Government provided extra force to control the agitators, which the administration had been asking for the last two months. "The incident could have been avoided.

"The journey to Madh Island used to be tedious those days. It used to be a 2 hr journey by road or by ferry the approach to which was horrible," she said. "Shooting at Madh island for Ek Thi Rani-a film based on the life of HH Vijaya Raje Scindia revived after many years.I play the title role," she tweeted.

BJP MP Hema Malini The administration was asking for extra power to control the agitators, but the UP Government did not provide them with the authority to go ahead. I was on a shoot, thus was unaware of the incident.

I tweeted just like that.

How would I know that the incident was going to happen? My people in Mathura told me that the situation is under control, and there is no need for me to go there," she added.

She also called on the Akhilesh Yadav-led Gov-

ernment to take care of the law and order properly which, according to her, had not been able to do at least in this case.

Malini in a series of tweets, earlier in the day, had shared the location of the shoot of her upcoming flick and her pleasant boat ride.

"I was pleasantly surprised to see a vast change ths time thks to Shri Gopal Shetty. The pathways leading to the boat in Versova are smooth (sic)," Malini tweeted.

"Hoping for an early release of this film," she said. Realising that she had committed a blunder, Malini, however, soon withdrew her tweet and expressed grief over the loss of lives. "I just came bk frm Mathura & got the news of the violence tht has taken place there in which policemen have lost their lives," Malini

tweeted.

"So so upset by ths news frm a place which is so dear to me Will go there again if my presence is required. My heart goes out to the bereaved," she said. Meanwhile, the death toll in Thursday's Mathura clash has risen to 24. Those killed include Mathura Superintendent of Police (City) Mukul Dwivedi, Farah Police Station SHO Santosh Yadav and 20 protesters. More than 40 people have been injured in the incident. The incident took place when the Swadheen Bharat Subhash Sena (SBSS) activists opened fire at the police party that attempted to evict the Jawahar Park late last evening. (ANI)

"Nearly 3000 people with weapons were there, wasn't the administration aware of it? They were aware, but was unable to handle the situation,"-Says Malini

Mathura violence: Slain PM Modi departs for five-nation visit SHO Santosh Yadav cremated in Jaunpur

Farah Station House Officer (SHO) Santosh Yadav, who was shot dead by protesters during a flare-up at Jawahar Bagh in Mathura Jaunpur, (Uttar Pradesh), June 4: Farah Station House Officer (SHO) Santosh Yadav, who was shot dead by protesters during a flare-up at Jawahar Bagh in Mathura, was cremated at his native place in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district on Saturday morning.

Yadav, whose mortal remains were brought to his native place in the district on Friday night, is survived by his wife, a nine-year-old daughter and an 11-year-old son.

Jaunpur Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP K.P. Singh, District Magistrate Bhanu Chandra Goswami, Superintendent of Police Rohan P. Kanay were among those who paid tributes to the brave policeman, who laid down his life in the line of duty. According to postmortem report, Yadav died after a bullet hit close to his nose and passed through the skull.

Mathura Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Vivek Mishra told reporters on Saturday, "The post mortem was conducted by a panel of four doctors, who concluded that the SHO died after a bullet hit near his nose and passed through the skull.

They suspected that the bullet was fired by a powerful gun, but in the absence of the bullet, they found it difficult to ascertain as to which gun was used."

Besides SHO Yadav, Mathura Superintendent of Police (City) Mukul Dwivedi was also killed in the violence. The death toll in the Mathura violence rose to rose to 24, while more than 40 people reported injured.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has ordered an inquiry into the incident and also announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs. 20 lakh next of kin to the deceased policemen. (ANI)

Mercedes hit-run case: JJB to pronounce order today New Delhi, June 4 : The Juvenile Justice Board will today pronounce its order on the Delhi Police's plea, asking to try the minor accused of running over 32year-old Siddharth Sharma as an adult in a trial court.

The Delhi Police's application has sought transfer of the case to a trial court to try as adult the boy, who turned major just four days after the April 4 incident.

The Delhi Police had on May 26 chargesheeted the juvenile in the JJB for the offence of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

The offence of culpable homicide not amounting to murder entails a maximum

of 10 years jail.

The accused has been termed a 'perpetual defaulter', as he had been fined thrice - twice for speeding and once for parking wrongly - last year.

The police also chargesheeted the juvenile's father and the family driver in this case.

The accused allegedly ran over Sharma with his Mercedes in north Delhi's Civil Lines area on April 4.

The Delhi sessions court upheld the order granting bail to the juvenile, saying it is for the JJB to decide how long the child has to be kept in the reform home.

(ANI)

New Delhi, June 4: Prime MinisterNarendra Modi this morning departed for a five-nation visit to Afghanistan, Qatar, Switzerland, the US and Mexico. On the first leg of his visit, Prime Minister Modi will reach Herat in western part of Afghanistan in the afternoon, where he will inaugurate India-Afghan Friendship Dam earlier known as Salma Dam, along with President Dr. Ashraf Ghani.

"Looking forward to my visit to Afghanistan tomorrow. I will join President Ashraf Ghani to inaugurate Afghanistan-India Friendship Dam in Herat. It is symbol of our friendship and would usher in hope, light up homes, nourish the fertile fields of Herat and bring prosperity to the people of the region," the Prime Minister posted on Facebook.

During the visit, focus will be to broaden bilateral trade, energy and security cooperation and push for India's bid to become a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

He is likely to seek support of Switzerland and Mexico for India's mem-

bership of the 48-member NSG as both these countries are key members of the grouping. India has formally applied for membership of the NSG on May 12.

Briefing the media, Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar said, "The Prime Minister will arrive in Doha, the capital of Qatar Saturday evening, where he will hold meeting with the Emir of Qatar to further strengthen bilateral relations."

Jaishankar said apart from this, the Prime Minister will visit workers' camp and also hold meeting with business leaders.

The Foreign Secretary said during his visit to Switzerland, the Prime Minister and President of the Swiss Confederation Johann SchneiderAmmann will hold discussions on bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest.

"In Geneva, I will meet prominent business persons. Our agenda will be to expand economic and investment ties. I will meet Indian scientists working at CERN. India takes pride in their contribution to exploring new

Prime MinisterNarendra Modi frontiers of science in the service of humanity," posted Prime Minister Modi.

In the United States, Prime Minister Modi will address a Joint Meeting of the US Congress, besides holding meeting with President Barack Obama. He will also hold meeting with US India Business Council with interact with Indian community.

"I will be reaching Washington DC on a bilateral visit in the evening of 6th June at the invitation of President Barack Obama. In my meeting with the President on 7th June, we will seek to build

upon the progress achieved in providing new vigour and momentum to our strategic partnership in diverse areas," he said.

Saying that India and the U.S. are natural partners, two vibrant democracies that celebrate their diversity and pluralism, the Prime Minister added: "Strong India-USA ties benefit not only our two nations but also the entire world." The Prime Minister will wind up his tour by visiting Mexico on 8th of this month and hold talks with leadership of that country. The focus of the visit will be on expanding economic cooperation. (ANI)

Salma Dam symbolic of India's long-term commitment to Afghanistan's development: Uday Bhaskar New Delhi, June 4 : With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to inaugurate the 'AfghanIndia Friendship Dam' (Salma Dam) in Herat, defence expert Uday Bhaskaron Saturday said the project is symbolic of India's long term commitment to Afghanistan's development. "Salma dam is symbolic of India's long term commitment to Afghanistan's development, because last December Prime Minister Modi was there to inaugurate the Parliament complex," Bhaskar told.

"There are two or three major investment projects, including Parliament complex, Salma dam, power stations, that India has been able to build as also hospitals, education, and road connectivity that India hopes to complete from Iran into Afghanistan," he

Uday Bhaskar added. Bhaskar also said Prime Minister Modi has just begun third year in the office and by all accounts he has got off to a very brisk start, with the five-nation tour that begins today.

"It is interesting that each country has its importance as far as India's overall national interests are concerned," he

added. Stating that there are huge challenges in Afghanistan, Bhaskar pointed out the attack in Helmand province where more than 50 police personnel of Afghanistan were killed by the militants.

Bhaskar also noted that India's commitment to Afghanistan is an important indicator of nation's

own credibility in the region, particularly in the face of Pakistani opposition.

"After the death of Mulla Mansour, a Taliban leader, there is a lot of turbulence in the region," he said. "I think Prime Minister Modi's visit will reiterate both India's commitment and determination to stay engaged with Afghanistan," he added.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning departed for a five-nation visit to Afghanistan, Qatar, Switzerland, the US and Mexico. On the first leg of his visit, Prime Minister Modi will reach Herat in western part of Afghanistan in the afternoon, where he will inaugurate 'India-Afghan Friendship Dam', along with President Dr. Ashraf Ghani. (ANI)

Four members of family beaten up at India Gate

Four members of family beaten up at India Gate

New Delhi, June 4: In an untoward incident, four members of a family, who had come to visit India Gate here in New Delhi on Friday night, were allegedly beaten up by a mob following an argument with a battery toy car owner. The incident took place at around 11 p.m. when the family members, who had come from Old Delhi, had an argument with a battery powered toy car owner.

The family members alleged that there was no battery inside a toy car which was carrying their child and even then the

toy car owner asked them for money. When they complained about it, one of the family members was allegedly slapped by the toy car owner.

"There was no battery in the toy car carrying my child. They slapped one of our family members when we objected," said one of the victims. "When I intervened, I was beaten up with belts and sticks by around 40 people," he added. The injured persons were given medical aid. The police have started investigation in the case. (ANI)

If not Pakistan, who were Pathankot attackers: Digvijaya to PM Panaji, June 4: Following the NIA's alleged claim that there was no evidence indicating that Pakistan was directly complicit in the Pathankot terror attack, Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh on Friday sought to know from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval as to if it was not Pakistan then who the attackers were.

"NIA has given a clean chit to Pakistan in the Pathankot terror attack.

Would Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the

channel where he said, "No evidence to show that Pakistan government or Pakistani government agency was helping Jaishe-Mohammed or Masood Azhar or his aides carry out Pathankot attack."

However, reports have emerged of the NIA chief rubbishing the entire interview asserting that he never gave a clean chit to Pakistan Earlier, the NIA had said that it has still not received any response from Pakistan on Supplementary Letters Rogatory sent to the neighbouring nation in

Digvijaya Singh NSA (National Security Advisor) please tell us, if it was not Pakistan, who were the terrorists who attacked our Pathankot airbase," Digvijaya said.

"My question to them is when they allowed Pakistan special investigative team which included ISI, Pakistan army intelligence also to be a part of SIT, why did they not have a quid pro quo arrangement that our team will also go and interrogate Hafiz Sayed and Jaish-eMohammad (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar," he added.

He also said that the NSA has been claiming there were six terrorists but the bodies of only four persons have been recovered.

"If NSA and NIA are not even clear as to how many terrorists are involved what kind of investigation has NIA done?" he said.

"It is a monumental failure of the internal security system of the country and not only the Indian diplomacy," he added. The reaction comes in the wake of Director General of NIA Sharad Kumar's interview to an English news

connection with the probe on the Pathankot air force base attack. The Interpol had earlier issued a fresh Red Corner notice against JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar and his brother Abdul Rauf for their alleged involvement in the Pathankot attack.

According to NIA sources, JeM suspect Shahid Latif is the main handler in the Pathankot attack and that his location at the moment should probably be in Pakistan.

Latif was first arrested in 1994, convicted in 1995 and his jail term was over in 2010. He deported to Pakistan after that through the Atari Border.

Masood Azhar, his brother Abdul Rauf and Latif are being touted as the main culprits into the deadly attack on the Indian Air Force base. Four terrorists were killed when they carried out a suicide attack on the strategic Indian Air Force base in Pathankot during the intervening night of January 1-2.

Seven security personnel were also killed during the 80-hour-long gun battle.

(ANI)

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Pak's former federal minister sentenced 16 Pakistan hikes defence years in prison for Haj corruption case budget by 11 percent Karachi, June 4 : Pakistan's former federal minister for religious affairs, Hamid Saeed Kazmi, was sentenced to 16 years in jail for the Haj corruption case on Friday.

Judge Malik Nazir Ahmad from special court central, a lower court, also sentenced Director General (DG) Haj Rao Shakeel to 40 years in prison and Joint secretary for religious affairs Aftab Aslam was also

sentenced to 16 years, reports Dawn.

After the sentence was pronounced, Kazmi and Aftab were arrested from the court premises and escorted to Adiala Jail by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials, while Shakeel is already in custody of the National Accountability Bureau in Lahore, reports Dawn.

The verdict was announced after cross-ex-

Pak's former federal minister sentenced 16 years in prison for Haj corruption case

amination of 60 witnesses presented by the prosecution which concluded last week.

According to reports, between 2010 and 2012, the Haj corruption scandal rocked the national political scene and led to the departure of both Hamid Saeed Kazmi and Azam Swati from the federal cabinet.

Kazmi already spent nearly two years in prison over charges of irregularities in the 2009

Haj operation.

He was slapped with allegations of involvement in the Haj corruption scandal and inflicting huge losses to the national coffers two years ago.

According to the charge sheet issued to Kazmi, Shakeel and Raja Aftabul Islam, the men were indicted for fraud, cheating, misuse of authority, and causing losses to the national exchequer and the public at large.(ANI)

Any global forum without India has limited relevance: Vice President Ansari Tunis (Tunisia), June 4: Any global forum which does not include India has limited relevance, said Vice President M. Hamid Ansari while speaking on the topic 'India and the World' at Tunisian Institute of Strategic Studies in Carthage here on Friday.

"One-sixth of the humanity and in keeping with the growing capacities and aspirations of our people, India has a much larger role to play in charting a more equitable and sustainable future for our world," said the Vice President.

Calling the 20th century a period of ''Megadeath and Metamyth", Vice President Ansari said although interstate conflicts have declined, the experience of the past quarter of a century shows that expectations of a more comprehensive corrective have been belied as the traditional security architecture has been slow to respond to these new realities.

Ansari said India is not a rejectionist power that stands outside the global order, but her interests lie in working to change reform and improve the global order, which demands increased external engagement within the ambit of a non-intrusive policy.

The Vice-President said India had vital stake in the stability, security and economic well-being of West Asia and North African region and was willing to expand its strategic and economic partnership.

Flagging terrorism as an area of common concern, the Vice president said even as some countries continued to use terrorism as an instrument of

state policy, global terrorism had emerged as a principal global challenge and threat to pluralist and open societies.

The Vice-President said International terrorism can only be defeated by organised international action, adding that we need to restructure the international legal framework such as by adopting a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism to deal with the challenges of terrorism. He also called for increased cooperation in intelligence sharing among societies that stand for peace and share values of humanism.

The Vice President said relations between India and Tunisia have been friendly and free of discord and the countries share common principles and have a similar approach on many issued that he saw a prosperous and peaceful future as commercial and political interactions deepened.

Although interstate conflicts have admittedly declined, the Vice President said, the experience of the past quarter of a century shows the manner in which the expectations of a more comprehensive corrective have been belied: "There has been a phenomenal increase in lower intensity civil conflicts. There has been an increase in violence against unprotected civilians. Some of these conflicts have spilled across state boundaries and their principal victims are civilians. They have dislocated human populations and are endangering human security. They tend to undermine the nation state, and are creating friction between

neighbouring countries," he said.

"We have witnessed the ease with which regional and sub-national conflicts have spiralled into broader conflict and become a global security challenge. These threats are increasingly emanating from non-state sources such as organised crime, organised terrorist outfits and pirates. Even more disturbing is the trend where non-state armed groups appear as parties in violent conflict," he added.

Stating that the traditional security architecture has been slow to respond to these new realities, he said even as the economic prominence of new players is remarkably well understood.

"While emerging economies have secured a role in the global economic system, the Security Council of the United Nations remains a captive of its five Permanent Members. This intransigence has constrained the ability of the established security systems to address the evolving nature of security challenges."

Maintaining that 25 years of economic liberalisation, beginning in 1991, have transformed India's economy, the Vice President said: "The average annual growth rate of 7 percent has created wealth allowing millions of Indians to take part, and to benefit from, a globalised world. Despite this, about one-third of our population lives in extreme poverty and we face formidable challenges of education, training, human and infrastructure development."

"Our total global trade

grew from US $ 37.3 billion in 1991 to US $ 758.5 billion in 2016, a 20 fold growth in the last 25 years. There has been a phenomenal increase in India's industrial and agricultural outputs. A business friendly India is today one of the leading recipients of Foreign Di-

strong sense of priority being attached to enhancing cooperation with immediate neighbours.

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation ( SAARC) has been infused with new energy even as we have continued our bilateral cooperation with

Vice President M. Hamid Ansari while speaking on the topic 'India and the World' at Tunisian Institute of Strategic Studies in Carthage here on Friday rect Investment (FDI) in a range of sectors," he added.

Highlighting strong growth in India's maritime and strategic capacity, Vice President Ansari said, "Our defence capabilities have increased; so has our capacity to provide overseas security and humanitarian support to our friends and those in need. We like to resolve our conflicts peacefully through negotiations but at the same time would like to have an effective and credible deterrence capacity to protect our legitimate interests."

Pointing at a peaceful periphery which is critical to India's success, he said, "We believe that the entire South Asian region needs to grow with India for our sustainable prosperity. 'Neighbourhood first' has, therefore, been a key component of India's worldview with a

neighbouring countries."

"We have adopted an 'Act East' policy based on enhanced connectivity with maritime neighbours to the East. The deepening of strategic and commercial ties with the Indian Ocean Rim countries have been a priority. Our 'Link West' approach has invigorated cooperation with West Asia and the Persian Gulf littoral," he said.

Saying India considers the Middle East Peace Process as the key to resolve long pending issues and prevent further radicalisation of the region, Vice President Ansari said: "We have sought enhanced connectivity with Eurasia through initiatives such as the Chabahar port and related infrastructure, and the Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan India (TAPI) pipeline, a project whose initiation I personally attended last

year with leaders from the other partner states."

The Vice President said, "We have reached out to our friends in Africa through initiatives such as India Africa Forum Summit, held last year in New Delhi. We convened a conclave of South Pacific islands to explore issues of mutual interest and define India's contribution in their growth and development goals. With other emerging economies we have collaborated, such as under the BRICS forum, to develop more equitable global governance systems."

Hailing relations between India and Tunisia as "friendly" and "free of discord", he said, "We share common principles and have a similar approach on many issues. India had extended strong support to the Tunisian struggle for freedom, and today, India stands ready again to provide all possible support as you embark on a path of freedom and democracy."

"Tunisia can also be a hub for our trade with both Europe and Africa.

Tunisia can leverage our expertise and proven capabilities in production of pharmaceuticals, especially generic medicines at affordable cost, advancement in healthcare sector, science and technology and provision of high quality education at reasonable cost to its advantage," said the Vice President.

"I see a prosperous and peaceful future as our commercial and political interactions deepen. It will open a new era of peace and prosperity, not only for our two countries but the entire region," he added. (ANI)

Nepal unlikely to host fourth 'Bimstec' summit this year Kathmandu, June 4: Nepal is unlikely to host the Bay of Bengal Initiative for MultiSectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) Summit this year. Busy schedule of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and other issues like post-quake reconstruction and constitution implementation are the reasons why Nepal will not be hosting the Bimstec meeting this year, said officials here.

cided during the bloc's foreign secretary-level meeting in August in Kathmandu. Nepal is the current chair of the regional body whose secretariat is in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka.

Nepal unlikely to host fourth 'Bimstec' summit this year Nepal in 2014, during the third Bimstec Summit in Myanmar, committed to hold the fourth meeting. "It is difficult

to manage time of all heads of government/ state, hence we might not be able to host the

Bimstec Summit this year," the Kathmandu Post quoted a senior foreign ministry official as

saying.

Meanwhile, the decision on the new venue and date is likely to be de-

Nepal, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand are the members of the body that works on 14 sectors including trade and investment, technology, energy, transportation and communication, among others. Apart from the political crises in the country, Prime Minister Oli reportedly has a packed calendar

this year with commitment to attend at least four international meetings and convention after June.

He will participate in the annual UN General Assembly in New York in September. After returning from New York, he is scheduled to attend the Asian Cooperation Dialogue meeting in Thailand, Bangkok in October.

He will also be attending the eighth Brics Summit to be held in India. In November, PM Oli will fly to Pakistan to attend the 19th Saarc Summit.

(ANI)

Pakistan hikes defence budget by 11 percent Islamabad, June 4: Pakistan in its latest budget has raised its defence spending by around 11 percent for the coming financial year as it sought to sustain the recent gains against terrorism.

The government for year 2016-17, has allocated Rupees 860.1 billion compared with Rupees 775.

8 billion spent by the three armed forces in the outgoing fiscal year, showing an increase of Rupees 85 billion, reports the Express Tribune.

According to defence ministry officials, out of the whole defence budget, Pakistan Army gets 47 percent, 20 percent has been allotted to Pakistan Air Force, while Pakistan Navy's share is around 10 percent.

The budget document informs that out of the Rupees 860.1 billion, Rupees 327 billion have been set aside for employees-related expenses, Rupees 216.1 billion for operating expenses and Rupees 211.7 billion have been earmarked for physical assets.

The military additionally would also be given Rupees 192 billion under the contingent liability and Rupees 100 billion out 170 billion under the Coalition Support Fund (CSF). Pakistan's defence budget for the past four years has shown an average annual increase of 11 percent.

According to some officials, the army's share in the defence budget is around Rupees 390 billion,, which is less than 8 percent of the total national budget outlay. They claim that despite the war on terror, Pakistan's defence budget actually declined in terms of expansion of the national budget.

Military officials making comparisons of various countries on defence spending per soldier/annum, said that Pakistan spends 8,077 dollar per solider annually, while India allocates 17,554 dollar, Turkey 31,184 dollar, Saudi Arabia 269,060 dollar and the U.S. spends 426,814 dollar per soldier annually.(ANI)

Five arrested for possessing endangered animal parts in Thailand's Tiger Temple

Five arrested for possessing endangered animal parts in Thailand's Tiger Temple Bangkok (Thailand), June 4: Five men, including three monks, from Thailand's Tiger Temple, have been charged with possession of endangered animal parts without permission and were later released on bail.

The charges were filled by the Federal officials after 40 dead tiger cubs were found in a freezer at the Buddhist temple, the deputy chief of the country's parks and wildlife department said. Police Colonel Bandit Mueangsukham said that Thai wildlife officials brought the five suspects to a local police station in the early hours of Friday morning, reports.

"We found two pieces of tiger skin, eight to nine pieces of tiger teeth and about 800 to 900 'Ta Krud,' and we are currently looking around the temple for more suspicious items," CNN quoted Tuenjai Noochdumrong, the di-

rector of Thailand's Wildlife Conservation Office (WCO) as saying.

'Ta Krud' reportedly are small containers with pieces of tiger skin, mostly worn as pendants around the neck by people with the superstitious belief that by wearing them they become invincible. The Tiger Temple , however, on Facebook posted denying claims that it possessed tiger skin.

"The recent discovery of the tiger skins and necklaces comes as a shock to us as well as the rest of the world. We are disgusted at this discovery and we don't condone this. We are looking forward to the authorities bringing the culprits to justice."

The national parks department has relocated 100 tigers from the temple, and plans to remove 30 more by Saturday. Meanwhile, the suspects were released on bail set at 2,250 dollars per person. (ANI)

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DIBRUGARH, SUNDAY, JUNE 5

Profile of a Tea Woman Behind the cup that cheers Part III Clean Ganga campaign A premiere awareness campaign to keep the river pollution free As declared by Modi led BJP government, the first phase of 'Clean Ganga' campaign will be completed by October 2016 for the conservation of the river, as declared by the Indian gov(Photo:livemint) ernment. The work for the completion of the first phase of 'Ganga Samagra Abhiyan' is in full swing. A report on the conservation of the river's ecological system till Rishikesh has also been submitted by an IIT Kanpur professor and another report on the 'Ganga Sagar' is expected to be submitted by him in 1-2 months. Indian government have identified 23 sewers adjacent to the Ganga and have initiated the treatment of the sewage. There will be no delay of any scheme due to lack of funds falling under 'Namami Ganga.

The Clean Ganga Campaign was started to keep the legendary river pollution free, however with time many more awareness campaigns have come up to get associated with it. Sankat Mochan Foundation or the SMF is a charitable organization devoted to cleaning and protecting the sacred Ganges river in India. The Sankat Mochan Foundation was established in 1982 as a non-profit, nonpolitical organization under the "Societies Act" of the Government of India. Veer Bhadra Mishra started this act. The vision of Sankat Mochan Foundation is to restore the Ganges by alleviating its fast deteriorating environmental conditions, promote education and health care programs for the less privileged and maintain and encourage the age-old cultural traditions of Varanasi, in tune with its current environmental needs. The SMF runs the Swatcha Ganga (Clean Ganges) program and thus it is sometimes referred to as "Swatcha Ganga". The Government of India launched the Ganga Action Plan in 1986.

Unfortunately, it has not achieved any success in spite of expenditure of over five billion rupees. The government has declared that the schemes under the Ganga Action Plan have been successful, but real measurements and scientific data narrate a different story. The failure of the GAP is clearly evident but proper, corrective action is missing. The higher the Biochemical Oxygen Demand, the higher is the pollution.

Moreover, Narendra Modi will continue to serve as the Prime Minster for three more terms and what he has done for the economic development and foreign policies for India in one year was not even achieved by Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. Seeking to use different arms of the government in pursuing the gigantic task of Ganga cleaning, the Union water resources ministry has signed a joint memorandum of understanding (MoU) with seven ministries to carry forward multisectoral activities for minimum three years to rejuvenate the river. Under the MoU, which was signed, the HRD ministry to facilitate IITs for developing and undertake pilot projects for implementing Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system for four types of industrial pollution covering tanneries, chemical, pharma and textile industries, the ministry of Ayush will take up promotion of medicinal plants in the Ganga catchment areas and ministry of youth affairs will involve sports persons to form young group to take up activities related to Ganga cleaning. It should be kept in mind that Ganga is worshipped as people from all over the world and we as Indians it is our duty to keep this river clean and keep it away from all type of pollutants.

Rising level of groundwater contamination Deteriorating scenario A recent survey showed that 18 districts in Assam have become prone to arsenic and fluoride contamination triggering alarm. For example, the presence of fluoride in ground water in a particular area in Assam has grown up from 1 mg/l to 1.5 mg/l in a year's time. But it's not the only area where we found ground water contaminated. Almost 16 per cent of city areas and suburbs were also affected. Fluoride contamination can cause serious health problems. The Northeast Institute of Science and Technology revealed the presence of fluoride up to 6.88 mg/l in drinking water in the city and its suburbs. The permissible limit is 1.2 mg/l. Any contamination above the level of 1.5 mg/l is considered hazardous

by WHO. Experts have advised the state government to set up a task force to tackle the problem. Cases of contamination of groundwater in the State are swelling up every day, making groundwater unsafe for consumption. According to the official data, the number of the State's districts which have got their groundwater contaminated by fluoride and arsenic has shot up to 22 and 21 respectively from 19 and 20 respectively in 2014-15.

According to the data available with this newspaper, in 2014-15, the arsenic affected districts of the State included Baksa, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Cachar, Darrang, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Goalpara, Hailakandi, Jorhat, Kamrup, Karimganj, Kokrajhar, Lakhimpur, Morigaon, Nagaon, Nalbari, Sivasagar and Sonitpur. People are drawing arsenic-contaminated water from tube wells and no one is concerned.

This year, Tinsukia has also been found to be affected by arsenic, raising the number of affected districts to 21, said the sources. Till 2013-'14, nine districts - Barpeta, Dhubri, Goalpara, Golaghat, Jorhat, Kamrup, Karbi Anglong, Karimganj and Nagaon - were found to be affected by fluoride. But in 2014-15, with the inclusion of Baksa, Cachar, Chirang, Darrang, Dibrugarh, Morigaon, Nalbari, Sivasagar, Sonitpur and Udalguri, the number of affected districts rose to 19. In 2015-16, with the inclusion of Bongaigaon, Lakhimpur and Tinsukia, the number of fluoride-affected districts have shot up to 22, sources said. Groundwater tetrachloroethylene concentrations began to increase in historically impacted monitoring wells in 2011 and current levels are similar to levels in the late 1990s before corrective measures were put in place.

In response to the rise in contaminant levels, corrective actions were re-evaluated in 2012-13 and improvements to some water-control systems were completed in 2013.

Now she has to find some sucked the blood to see fire wood from some- the depth of the cut. Forwhere as she has to cook tunately it was not too anyway for the children. deep, yet blood was not So she went to the back stopping. So she picked yard of some t h e soft house to Kanakeswar Sensowa green bring a leaf of few pieces of dry bam- unknown weeds growing boo strips from the aban- next to her. She crushed doned pig sty. She recol- them with her left hand, lected the memories she made a paste and putted had with the two piglets the same over the wound. in that sty which she She then took a strip of reared for about four polythene paper and months. But she had to wrapped her finger. sell both the fat and She then came to the lovely piglets to pay for kitchen to prepare some the expenses of her tea for her and Birbal, and brother-in-law's marriage there-after cooked rice last year who now stays for her children. She permanently with his fa- called Birbal to to take ther in-law . his tea, but no answer Mangri pulled the bam- came from him. She boo strips unmindfully to keeping aside the food dislodge from its tangle, for the children duly covit came out well. But ered , went to take food Mangri felt a kind of pain for herself without waiton her index finger of her ing for Birbal . She was right hand. She noticed worried as she might get blood being oozed out late to reach the Sec No from it. She quickly 12 for which the line

Chowkider called out kamjari (schedule of work)for plucking .

As per the garden rule the workers have to give ganti ( attendance ) in the work place and this requires Mangri, to reach the section before 7 .30 AM. Failing to attend in time she may be reprimanded or even may be returned from the work site. After the Tea plantations being taken over by the native Indian Companies, the strict punctuality of erstwhile British Managers is no longer practiced. The Indian managers have taken approach to punctuality in the face of the latent threat projected by the worker's collective force.

These days the punctuality and discipline of the working force is diminishing which is causing heavy loss of man days work. This in turn is reducing the profitability of the plantation Industries.

Image for representational purpose (Photo: ichef.bbci) Having no alternative, the plantation units are compromising with the quality of tea for quantity and consequently losing demand of Assam Tea in foreign markets.

Mangri's son Raghu is now eight year old and is studying in class three and Chutki now aged five

is studying in KG 1. She asked them to take bath and to go to their respective tables for studying their lessons. Though Raghu was not in a mood to take bath but Chutki would always go by the order of her mother.

Mangri still insisted on both of them to take bath.

Having no way Raghu also complied with his mother's order, and rushed to the water point to take bath and Chutki followed.

To be Continued The writer can be reached at: kanakeswarsensowa @gmail.com.Phone no: 9435033019

Blue Star Over Patiala With India's paramilitary in Amritsar for the 32nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star, survivors 200 km away challenge the prevailing narrative.

As they drop their chil- the accompanying murdren off at schools, clock ders of thousands of ciinto factories, perform vilians by their own govsurgeries, drive taxis, and ernment remains teach classes, many shrouded, known only by Sikhs around the world the Army code-name for ride a wave of mixed sen- the operation, "Blue Star." sations every first week As 100,000 Army men of June: parents grow sealed Punjab by June 1, quieter and the children 1984, worshipers and visiof 1984 will again battle tors were trapped not only between sayin Darbar ing nothing Sahib, but and asking Mallika Kaur also in other too much. gurudwaras Meanwhile, news about (prayer centers and comIndian paramilitary troops munity centers) hundreds marching into Amritsar, of kilometers away from Punjab, home to the Bhindranwale - against golden-domed Darbar whom there was no arrest Sahib, accompanies the warrant or legal case at the handful of usual political time. suspects calling for a Over three decades after shutdown of Amritsar to the deadly events, I sat lismark the black anniver- tening to a man, who resary of Operation Blue minded me about the Star. sights and smells I imagOnce upon a time, per the ined as a child whenever I government version, ex- heard the sanitized term tremism was being pro- "Blue Star": moted by an uneducated "You know how when a but charismatic ideo- turban is washed, and logue, Jarnail Singh then you wring it out, and Bhindranwale, who mis- water splatters out, just guided some Sikhs, mak- think about that…but with ing military intervention blood. So much blood. All necessary in June 1984. these bloody turbans.

The world has learnt since Blood everywhere…we then, including through could not even estimate declassified British docu- how many bodies this had ments, that the Indian come from. Because there Army's attack on Punjab were no bodies there, just resulted from long pre- the blood….and the loosplanning rather than exi- ened soil below had pogency and was centered rously retained so much at the heart of Sikhdom, blood."

Darbar Sahib in Amritsar, where Bhindranwale and With a team of volunteers his men put up a stiff from the 1984 Living Hisfight against the Army for tory Project, recording tesdays. Through censor- timonies and memories of ship and fear psychosis, the watershed year, here I

was listening to a man I had never met recount the macabre sights and smells from the premises of Dukh Nivaran (meaning "Eradictor of Suffering"). His house had been 250-350 meters from the boundary wall of Dukh Nivaran Gurudwara in Patiala, he said.

My father's relative's home in Patiala had been farther away from the gurudwara. He lived to

child's mind had imagined only a monstrous howl, which my relative's testimony re-awoke.

For many of those who saw it first-hand, the monstrosity was overwhelming. Jadish Kaur, the principal of a Nursing College in 1984, explained how her husband came back home after a week and remained "mentally tortured" by what he had seen happen in Patiala.

A file photo 32nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star (Image: im.rediff)

tell the story of witnessing, from his rooftop, the Army move into the city.

He recounted hearing three to four loud explosions then continuous firing for many hours, seeing parts of the gurudwara lit up in flames, and then, he said, hearing a persistent growl, like that of a large, wounded animal before it dies. Perhaps thankfully, rather than visualizing the bullet-ridden bodies of trapped pilgrims who had slept the night before on the cooler marble floor of Dukh Nivaran Sahib in the sweltering Punjabi June heat, my

They both soon quit their government jobs, and migrated to the United States.

It was only years later that their children could join them and the family was reunited.

"Darbar Sahib was one…but what of the other 37 gurudwaras? It means this attack was in fact to destroy all Sikh morale," she summarizes.

There remain varying estimates of the total number of other gurudwaras attacked in north India in June 1984: 41 (Reduced to Ashes), 75 (Politics of Genocide), 38 (The Guard-

ian).

The Indian government's official White Paper, released hurriedly after June 1984, divulges 42 other identified gurudwaras. The casualties at Dukh Nivaran, just one of these many, were recorded at 257 by Justice Tiwana. Tiwana was appointed by the Punjab government in 1985 to investigate the fate of various Sikh boys and men picked up on the immediate heels of Operation Blue Star and tortured in detention at Ladda Kothi, southwest of Patiala, just one of many notorious jails.

Growing up, we had heard, including from doctors in Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, the fate of those killed during the attack. Our relative had made his way, through back roads, to the home of friends who lived right across the gurudwara and who had a young child forced to go without food or milk for days. As he handed a small drum of milk to the petrified family, he heard stories about the lorries they had been counting, each laden with dead and almost dead bodies before wobbling their way out of the city limits.

Years later, I listen to Manjit Kaur's testimony on YouTube. She speaks of the reddened earth in the Patiala gurudwara, and later the overwhelming smell the locals in-

Woes of African Community

V.K. Singh, minister of state of Foreign Affairs (Photo:dailymail)

Sir, We have news aplenty about atrocities meted out to Indians staying in the foreign countries. Indians sometimes become targets or victims due to apartheid. We had such reports from Australia, England and America. Fortunately, things have turned for better now and no such adverse reports perpetrating atrocities on Indians have been received now. But when such atrocities are perpetrated by some Indians in the nation's Capital murdering a 29year-old Congolese student and teacher Masond da Ketan da Olivier by some antisocial in New-Delhi, we simply forfeit our rights to criticize other nations in the event of killing of Indians and atrocities meted out to them. It seems, V.K. Singh, minister of state of Foreign Affairs could not handle the situation properly. As African students fell targets of attacks in South Delhi, Mr. Singh termed, this as a case of 'Minor

haled, coming from the village of Badoongar.

"The smell gave us the idea of what was really going on…what was really going on was the mass burning of the bodies," She recounts. The dead of Patiala were whisked away, just like the bodies from Amritsar were recordedbeing carted away in garbage trucks to be disposed of through quiet mass cremations. They left the earth red in their trace.

Says the eyewitness who as a boy counted bloody turbans: "[The] Indian mass population doesn't know this… they didn't let this come out at all…

If anyone else from Patiala listening to this can come forward, they too can add a wall to this foundation, so we can build toward the facts."

Instead of accounting or remembrance, what Punjab sees again this June is reporting on shrill political maneuvering in Amritsar, under the hawk-eyed watched of the central government troops. Once again, we see a violence-centric, selective telling of the Punjab story. This telling does little to amplify the voices of ordinary citizens, or to diminish antagonisms, or respond to the prevailing intolerance that prevents any human rights remedies for the wrongs committed under the guise of Blue Star. Courtesy: The diplomat

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scuffle'. Naturally, Singh's such shallow comments enraged the African community who had started harbouring suspicion on the sincerity of the Narendra Modi Government. Instead of V.K. Singh, charge of appeasing the African community went to Birendra Yadav, Secretary in charge of relations with the west Africa, who could pacify them.

Letters to the But still discontent is simmering among editor and articles members of the African community. At should be sent to : a time, when Narendra Modi governThe Eastern Toment is trying hard to better India's dipday lomatic relation, this unsavoury incident Chowkidingee, poses like a setback.

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JOBS & career

DIBRUGARH, SUNDAY, JUNE 5

Kendriya Vidyalaya Lumding recruits Post Graduate Teacher/Primary Teacher/ Doctor May 2016 Walk-in interview for the following posts on purely contractual basis for session 2016-17.

1. PGT- Hindi, English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Comp.Sc, Biology, Commerce, Economics on 07th June ,2016 9 AM onwards.

2. TGT- Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Sc, Sanskrit, on 07th June 2016, 11 AM onwards.

3. Doctor (MBBS, Registered with Medical Council of India ) -duty hours 10AM to 12Noon(2 Hours per day )on consolidated pay Rs 1000 per working Day. Interview date- 7th June 2016, at 4 PM. 4. Nurse (Diploma in Nursing) duty hours -school hours (7 Hours per day )on consolidated pay Rs 750 per working Day. Interview date - 07th June 2016, at 4:30 PM 5. Dance expert, Games expert, Yoga teacher, Spoken English teacher, computer instructor, counselor on 08th June 2016, 9 AM onwards.

6. Primary teachers on 08th June 2016, 11 AM onwards. Detailed qualifications, salary etc is being displayed on www.kvlumding.com Post Graduate Teacher/Primary Teacher/ Doctor recruitment in Kendriya Vidyalaya Lumding Post Graduate Teacher Qualification : 1. Two years' Integrated Post Graduate M.Sc Course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject; Or Master Degree from a recognized University with atleast 50% marks in aggregate in the following subjects: a) PGT (English)- English b)PGT (Hindi) - Hindi or Sanskrit with Hindi as one of the subjects at Graduate level. c) PGT (Maths) Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics d) PGT (Physics)-Physics / Electronics/Applied Physics/ Nuclear Physics. e) PGT (Chemistry) Chemistry/ Bio. Chem. f)PGT (Biology) - Botany/ Zoology/ Life Sciences/Bio Sciences/ Genetics/ Micro Biology/Bio Technology/ Molecular Bio/ Plant Physiology provided they have studied Botany and Zoology at Graduation level. g) PGT (History) - History h) PGT Geography-Geography i) PGT (Commerce) - Master's Degree in Commerce. However, holder of Degrees of M.Com in Applied/Business Economics shall not be eligible. j)PGT (Economics) - Economics/ Applied Economics/ Business Economics. k) Relexesation may be given by the chairman of interview as per KVS norms 2. B.Ed. or equivalent degree from recognized university 3.Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English media.

Desirable : Knowledge of computer applications.

Age : 18-65 years Post Graduate Teacher (Computer Science) Qualification : At-least 50 % marks in aggregate in any of the following; 1. B.E or B. Tech.

(Computer Science/IT) from a recognized University or equivalent Degree or Diploma from an institution/ university recognized by the Govt. of India. OR B.E or B. Tech. (any stream) and Post Graduate Diploma in Computers from recognized University. OR M.Sc (Computer Science)/ MCA or Equivalent from a recognized University. OR B.Sc (Computer Science) / BCA or Equivalent and Post Graduate degree in subject from a recognized University. OR Post Graduate Diploma in Computer and Post Graduate degree in any subject from recognized University.

OR 'B' Level from DOEACC and Post Graduate degree in any subject. OR 'C' Level from 'DOEACC' Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and Graduation. Relaxation may be given by the chairman of interview as per KVS norms 2. Proficiency in teaching in Hindi and English.

Age : 18-65 years Trained Graduate Teacher Qualification : 1) Four years' Integrated degree course of Regional College of Education of NCERT in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate ; OR Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks in the concerned subjects/ combination of subjects and in aggregate. The electives subjects and Languages in the combination of subjects as under : a) For TGT ('Sanskrit): Sanskrit as a subject in all the three years. b) For TGT (Hindi): Hindi as a subject in all the three years. c) For TGT (English) : English as a subject in all the three years. d) For TGT (S.St) Any two of the following: History, Geography, Economics and Pol. Science of which one must be either History or Geography. e) For TGT (Maths) - Bachelor Degree in Maths with any two of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, Statistics. f) For TGT (Science)- Botany, Zoology and Chemistry. 2) Pass in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), conducted by CBSE in accordance with the Guidelines framed by the NCTE for the purpose. 3) Proficiency in teaching Hindi and English medium(for 4) Relaxation may be given by the chairman of interview as per KVS norms Desirable : Knowledge of Computer Applications Primary Teacher Qualification : a) Senior Secondary School Certificate with 50% marks or Intermediate with 50% marks or its equivalent b) Pass in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) conducted by the CBSE in accordance with the Guidelines framed by the NCTE for the purpose. c) Competence to teach through Hindi & English media. d) Relaxation may be given by the chairman of interview as per KVS norms Desirable: Knowledge of Computer Applications.

Age : 18-65 years Doctor Qualification : MBBS, Registered with Medical Council of India How to apply Walk In Interview will be held on 07th June ,2016.

Candidates should bring original documents along with one set of Xerox copy.

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Gauhati High Court recruits Protocol Officer /Protocol Assistant /Protocol Attendant May 2016 Protocol Officer /Protocol Assistant /Protocol Attendant job position in Gauhati High Court Protocol Officer Educational Qualification : (i) A graduate from any UGC recognized university with minimum six months diploma/certificate in travel and tourism management or hospitalitymanagement will be eligible to apply. A candidate awaiting final result need not apply. (ii) The candidate should be a permanent resident of the state of Assam. The candidate must have adequate knowledge of various cultures, histories, flora and fauna of Assam and other North Eastern states and also the places of interest and importance.

No. of Post : 05 Pay Scale : Rs.5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs.3000/Age Limit: 18-38 years Protocol Assistant Educational Qualification: A graduate from any UGC recognized university will be eligible to apply. A candidate awaiting final result need not apply No. of Post : 05 Pay Scale : Rs.5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs.2200/Age Limit: 18-38 years Protocol Attendant Educational Qualification: (i) A candidate who has passed Class-VIII. (ii) The candidate should be a permanent resident of the state of Assam No. of Post : 05 Pay Scale : Rs.4560-15000 + Grade Pay Rs.1500/Age Limit : 18-38 years Selection Criteria : The selection test will consist of a written examination (Objective type multiple choices) of one paper (100 marks) conducted on OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) answer scripts and viva-voce (30 marks). There will be 100 (One hundred) objective type questions on the subjects of General English and General Awareness. For every correct answer, the candidate will be awarded 1 (one) mark. There will be no negative mark for wrong answer.

The cut off marks shall be as decided by the Gauhati High Court. Thereafter, the candidates equal to 3 times of the number of vacancies (1:3), in order of merit in the written examination, will be called for viva voce and checking of original testimonials. On the basis of marks obtained in written test and viva-voce the final panel will be prepared. However, final selection shall be subject to overall suitability to be decided by the Gauhati High Court.

How to apply Candidate should apply Online latest by 07.06.2016

North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST) recruits Project Workers in Jorhat May 2016 Project Workers Job position in North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST) 1.

Qualification: Diploma in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering.

Pay Scale: Rs. 8000 Age: 28 yrs 2.

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Career in Travel and Tourism Why opt for Environmental Science?

Globalization is not a buzzword solely associated with international business. It has translated into a booming new career possibility: expanded services in the travel and tourism industry.

According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the industry already is responsible for more than 10 percent of global employment. Brian White, PhD, director of the WTTC's Human Resources Center in British Columbia, says the field is incredibly diverse and comprised of seven major areas: " Airlines/transport. " Conferences and conventions. " Arts and culture. " Hotels, food and beverage. " Ecotourism. " Outdoor recreation. " Ancillary services associated with tourism.

Industry Trends With all this opportunity, where should you concentrate your efforts? Focusing on market demands may lead to more job openings.

On the corporate side, according to a piece on Hoover's industry trends online, the travel and tourism industry is in con-

For example, individuals might work full-time in the travel sector while going part-time for an advanced certificate in travel and tourism.

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solidation mode. This means that smaller companies are merging or being acquired by big players like American Express, Marriott and Carlson Wagonlit. So it might make sense to begin your career with one of the larger corporations, where you can gain exposure to many facets of the business while having relative job security.

An obvious trend is the increase in Internet service. The Web has created new and different career options for those interested in travel careers. Individuals can work for travel Web sites like CheapTickets.com, Orbitz and Travelocity.

Additionally, journalists may see more travel writing opportunities available in traditional magazines like CondĂŠ

Nast Traveler and National Geographic Traveler as well as online publications.

Characteristics for Success This is a service industry, first and foremost, so you must have patience, flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills. Cultural sensitivity and awareness are critical, as tourism professional's deal with different countries and cultures.

Senior-level executives generally have MBAs and develop skills and competencies that can be transferred across sectors. Midlevel professionals need a mix of practical experience and academic credentials, according to White, who also teaches in the field.

Pros and Cons One obvious benefit of working in the travel and tourism industry is the opportunity to actually hop on a plane and see many locales at low prices, or even gratis.

Another benefit is the fact that the field is international and changes along with global trends.

One of the downsides to the business, especially the hotel and restaurant side, is the long hours.

Management must often work evenings and weekends. Individuals are often asked to move to a new location without much notice.

Ethics and Tourism White reminds us there is a strong set of ethics required in the field of tourism, noting the industry has profound economic implications for a country's economy and people. It is important for individuals to consider their responsibilities, he adds. Tourism is about more than making a profit; it involves benefiting local communities, creating jobs that provide fair wages and not exploiting the environment.

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Careers in Environmental Science are so varied it is difficult to consider them as one category. You could end up working from home most of the time or traveling around the world on an annual basis. You could be doing desk work, field work, or some combination thereof.

Your focus could be mathematical, physical, or written. Of course the majority careers in Environmental Science are some blend in-between.

What Does an Environmental Scientist Do? Environmental scientists conduct research to identify, control, or eliminate sources of pollutants or hazards affecting the environment or public health. Their research generally involves determining data collection methods; collecting and analyzing air, water, and soil samples; analyzing environmental data gathered by others; and analyzing for correlations to human activity. They also need to prepare reports and presentations that explain their findings.

Environmental scientists also develop plans to prevent, control, or fix environmental problems like air pollution. They may also advise government officials that make policy, and businesses that need to follow regulations or improve their practices. Some conduct environmental inspections of businesses. Many assess the potential effects of development projects to prevent creating new problems.

Some environmental scientists and specialists focus on environmental issues, while others focus on issues relating to human health. Either way, they work on critical issues, solving some of the most important problems of our day.

Where Does an Environmental Scientist Work?

Most environmental scientists work for federal, state, or local governments, where they conduct research, advise on policy, and verify that businesses are following regulations. As of 2012, most environmental sci-

entists (22%) worked in state government. Another 21% worked for companies providing management, scientific, and technical consulting services.

These professionals usually help companies comply with regulations. 14% worked for local government agencies.

10% provided engineering services, and 7% worked for the federal government.

Environmental scientists work in offices and laboratories.

While some may gather data and monitor conditions in the field, this is more likely to be done by technicians. Those who do work in the field may find it demanding, and work in all kinds of weather. Travel to client sites or conferences may be required. Most environmental scientists work full time.

They may work long or irregular hours in the field.

Environmental Science Jobs & Job Description Environmental scientists work in applied fields and interdisciplinary settings analyzing the effects that humans have on our environment and the plants and animals that populate it. From agriculture to healthcare to industry, environmental scientists teach, research, and work in business to help humans understand our work. While tasks do vary significantly from job to job, the scope of an environmental scientist job is listed below: " Develop research methods and systems that are best fit for the chemicals and environment that are being researched " Use observations, samples, and specimens to collect data " Review current scientific literature on an ongoing basis to stay abreast of developments in the field " Record and store observations, samples and specimens in the lab and in fieldwork " Develop systems to better analyze data

" Present research findings to internal and external stakeholders through a variety of media channels " Communicate with senior scientists and administrators through formal and informal reports " A senior environmental scientist or chief researcher may have the following or similar additional responsibilities, depending on the goals of the project. These additional tasks tend to be focused on project management and budgetary management: " Create project timelines and budgetary

age for all occupations. Issues like climate change and fracking have spurred more public interest in the environment. The country's aging infrastructure will also have to be replaced.

These issues will likely fuel job growth.

Many of the new jobs will be in private consulting firms that help clients manage environmental concerns and comply with regulations. However, most of the jobs will still be in government and academia.

What Environmental Science Careers Are Available?

Environmental scientists often begin their careers as environ-

Photo for representational purpose (Photo: environmentalscience) metrics " Ensure quality, integrity, project organization " Track field and lab data " Manage communications from the work group to stakeholders, senior administrators and the public " Supervise field and lab work and overlapping project segments and workgroups " Train and supervise administrative support staff " Construct grant applications to be awarded funding What Is the Job Demand for Environmental Scientists?

The job outlook for environmental scientists is excellent.

Employment is projected to grow 15% from 2012 to 2022, which is faster than the aver-

mental technicians or research assistants. These professionals can work their way up to supervisory positions over time. Eventually, they may be promoted to program management or research positions.

Other environmental scientists and specialists leave the private sector to teach or conduct research as faculty members in academia. Graduate study is often required for advancement, as well as academic positions.

Other Recommend Resources Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences National Council for Science and the Environment National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences C o u r t e s y : environmentalscience

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BUSINESS

Triumph Thruxton R 2016 to launched In India Mumbai, Jun 4: Showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo, the all-new Triumph Thruxton R was launched in India on June 3. It is the flagship model under the company's "modern classic" range of motorcycles. In October 2015, Triumph Motorcycles unveiled its 2016 range of "modern classic" motorcycles, including the Street Twin, Bonneville T120, Bonneville T120 Black, new Thruxton, and the Thruxton R. The company already launched the first two in the Indian market after introducing them at the 2016 Auto Expo, along with the Thruxton R which has been scheduled for launch on June 3, 2016.

The starting price of the bike is expected to be kept between Rs 10 - Rs 11 lakh. The cafe racerstyled 2016 Triumph

ConfirmTkt to solve Railway waitlist issues with 'Alternates' ANI New Delhi, Jun 4: India's train PNR predictor ConfirmTkt.com has launched a new product 'ConfirmTkt Alternates' to help the waitlisted train passengers to get confirmed tickets by unlocking all the hidden and other best available travel options. Available on Android as well as Apple iOS, the app takes into consideration the delay in the train arrivals and departures while suggesting alternates. "Sometimes no quota can get you confirmed tickets for a train journey. So we have built algorithms. We call it as ConfirmTkt Alternates. We all use these techniques to get to our destination, but we end up wasting a lot of time. Our new feature solves that problem," said Co-founder and COO of ConfirmTkt, Sripad Vaidya. "ConfirmTkt Alternates is a simple solution for the complex problem which eliminates the need of agents/touts who charge hefty fees from passengers to book confirmed tickets. Whereas, the ConfirmTkt App does it Free of cost," Sripad added. "ConfirmTkt re-defines travel planning with its advanced algorithms which analyze tons of data and display highly beneficial information at your fingertips", said Dinesh Kumar Kotha, Co-founder and CEO of ConfirmTkt. Finding best and comfortable option to travel is never easy but ConfirmTkt does it with ease. Using advanced machine learning algorithms, ConfirmTkt figures out personalized travel options for every user.

"ConfirmTkt is first of its kind product which helps users to effortlessly discover confirmed tickets for their journey. It has a potential to impact millions of travelers and change the way they travel," said Pranav Chimulkar, VP of Business and Growth at ConfirmTkt. "In a country where Railway is the most used travelling source, not one and everyone can get confirmed ticket. So as per our stats 41 percent of people remain in waitlist. Out of which 16.4 percent eventually end up being on that waiting list only," Pranav added.

Thruxton R got a huge response on its Indian premiere at the country's biggest automobile event.

The bike is all-new in terms of both design and performance. The bike sits on a redesigned platform, used in the entire new range of Triumph modern classic bikes.

However, it has been tweaked a bit to go well with the performance of the new 1200cc higherpowered 'Thruxton spec' engine. With immediate, exciting power delivery and a peak torque figure of 112Nm at 4950rpm, the new liquid-cooled, 8valve, parallel-twin engine generates 62 per cent higher torque than the previous generation Thruxton. The power output of the motor has also been increased by 41 per cent and the new motor churns out 97PS at 6,750rpm. It also gets a

FRESH AS DEW The starting price of the Triumph Thruxton R is expected to be kept between Rs 10 - Rs 11 lakh. The bike is allnew in terms of both design and performance.

With immediate, exciting power delivery and a peak torque figure of 112Nm at 4950rpm, the new liquid-cooled, 8valve, parallel-twin engine generates 62 per cent higher torque than the previous generation Thruxton.

The bike sits on a redesigned platform, used in the entire new range of Triumph modern classic bikes.

However, it has been tweaked a bit to go well with the performance of the new 1200cc higher-powered 'Thruxton spec' engine. new set of megaphone exhausts to deliver the thrilling sound of a British racing twin. The fuel efficiency has also been enhanced by 11 percent

The power output of the motor has also been increased by 41 per cent and the new motor churns out 97PS at 6,750rpm.

It also gets a new set of megaphone exhausts to deliver the thrilling sound of a British racing twin. in combination with an increased service interval of 16,000km. The styling of the new model looks more oriented towards its cafĂŠ-racer roots, which

The 2016 Triumph Thruxton R comes with some of the best-inclass cycle parts and equipment, making it an ultimate factory cafe racer. The fullyspecked machine comes shod with Showa upside-down forks up front, a fully-adjustable Ohlins rear shock set, and Brembo Monobloc radiallymounted callipers on the dual front and single rear discs.

The fuel efficiency has also been enhanced by 11 percent in combination with an increased service interval of 16,000km. reflects in its sculpted fuel tank and other bodywork.

The 2016 Triumph Thruxton R comes with some of the best-in-class cycle parts and equip-

ment, making it an ultimate factory cafe racer.

The fully-specced machine comes shod with Showa upside-down forks up front, a fully-adjustable Ohlins rear shock set, and Brembo Monobloc radiallymounted callipers on the dual front and single rear discs. For absolute tractability and comfort, the new Thruxton R comes equipped with Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tyres and gets three ride modes - road, rain and sports.

Other riding assistance technologies in the bike include traction control, slip-assist clutch, and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Besides the standard features, the bike gets over 160 stylish accessories option and two optional 'Inspiration' kits, including a full-on Track Racer kit and the Ultimate Cafe Racer kit.

(Agencies)

Expansion of Berger's Pune plant is in progress, set up new units in Assam Pune, Jun 4: Berger Paints, third-largest paint manufacturer in the country, is going for capacity expansion with an eye on the revival of demand. The Kolkataheadquartered company plans to expand its power coating plant at Jejuri near Pune. It is also setting up two plants in Assam, near Guwahati and Tezpur, to take benefit of income and excise tax benefits to be commissioned by December. Additionally, capacity at its Nepal plant, under its subsidiary Berger Jenson & Nicholson is being expanded to cash in on the rush to rebuild habitations destroyed in April 2015 earthquake. The domestic investments come as paint sector is showing revival and demand set to improve more following a likely good monsoon, company officials told analysts. "We are ex-

panding our Jejuri plant in Maharashtra to make liquid paints besides powder coating paints. Factories are also being set up to address supply issues in north eastern part. This plant would be operational well before March end and eligible for tax benefits. The capacity would be 36,000 kilolitre a year comprising both water and solvent based.

There would be room for expansion," Srijit Dasgpta chief financial officer, Berger Paints, told analysts. While Dasgupta did not elaborate on the capex, he said Berger would be investing Rs 140-150 crore annually.

Berger sees revival in demand particularly in the subdued rural markets post a likely good monsoon. "Last couple of years has been average to below average in terms of monsoon and we expect that following opti-

Srijit Dasgpta, Chief Financial Officer, Berger Paints.

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mistic forecast for this year hopefully an uptrend will happen. Growth in Tier III cities has slowed down and is now lower than Tier II and I because of macro-economic factors including poor monsoon. We are hopeful that better monsoon would impact smaller town demand," the official said.

While these are all in the decorative paint segment, Berger also has big plans for its auto paint business, which was last year divested to an existing joint venture with Nippon Paints of Japan. "Automotive is a now a small part of our turnover. Our new initiative with Nippon paints JV, BNB Coating

will now address the fourwheeler category or the passenger cars. With technical competence of Nippon Japan and our relationship management and low-cost manufacturing capabilities, we would be able to compete successfully," the official said. The Japanese paint major owns 51% in BNB Coating India with the balance being held by Berger.

Meanwhile, US-based Sherwin Williams's coating paint business, which Berger acquired in 2013, has turned around, the CFO said. "The operations have broken even on the post-tax profit level with little bit of profit being reported at the end of March quarter," he said without disclosing further. USbased Sherwin Williams Paints sold off its Indian exterior architectural paint business to Berger's subsidiary Brushworks Paints Ltd. (Agencies)

Venture Catalysts enable seed investment in CoutLoot ANI New Delhi, Jun 4: Venture Catalysts, India's first seed investment and innovation platform, has facilitated a seed investment into CoutLoot, an end-to-end fashion reselling service. CoutLoot will be utilizing the funds secured through VCats for geographical expansion and launch of new product categories, and will be additionally strengthening its technological framework.

Founded by Mahima Kaul, Sahil Khimavat, Vinit Jain and Jasmeet Thind, CoutLoot is a onestop solution to de-clutter one's closet for cash.

While sellers get paid for selling off unused branded and boutique fashion items from their closet, buyers get to avail products from the best brands in a nearly-mint condition at up to 80 percent off. CoutLoot has seen sales of 2,000 items since inception, has an

inventory of 6,000 clothes, and sees about 300-400 listings on the platform daily. Speaking on the investment, Dr. Apoorv Ranjan Sharma, Co-founder, Venture Catalysts, said, "Pre owned clothes have a huge market opportunity to be tapped on account of India's burgeoning youth population. The CoutLoot team is a very dynamic team, with a strong focus on business economics, which is

what attracted our attention." By taking care of everything from curating a product, checking its authenticity and quality to packaging and delivering it to the buyer, CoutLoot lets sellers sell their products at the touch of a button. The one-of-its-kind service is currently available for sellers located in Mumbai, Delhi/NCR, Pune, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Bangalore, and delivers to

buyers all over India. Venture Catalysts has been building a comprehensive, end-to-end ecosystem to support and nurture techcentric start-ups in the country using its extensive angel network and auxiliary support infrastructure.

The platform has previous enabled early-stage investments into promising ventures such as Vahanalytics, vPhrase Analytics, Siftr, ConfirmTKT and LenDenClub.

Jabong launches brand campaign 'Be You' in collaboration with Harvey Brown

MD Jabong, Sanjeev Mohanty. (Photo: thehindubusinessline) ANI New Delhi, Jun 4: India's leading fashion ecommerce platform Jabong is back in action with its largest ever brand campaign "Be You"

that celebrates diversity.

The campaign is led by a TV commercial directed by London based award winning film, creative and art director Harvey B Brown.

Harvey had earlier created a fusion of high fashion and film collaborations with artists such as George Michael and Elton John among others. He is known globally for his well acclaimed commercials for Mont Blanc, Swatch, D&G, and closer home, for IndiGo Airlines, Incredible India and many others. "This campaign marks the beginning of a new chapter for Jabong. Youth today are confident, comfortable in their skin and ready to make bold choices. They want to be fashionable, yet not be slave to a trend. You could be skinny, plus sized, bold, meek, short or tall but you are who you are and fashion helps you Be

You. This campaign celebrates their choices, and makes our brand philosophy much more relevant in the current context. After strengthening our fundamentals in last few months, we are bringing the focus back to our brand," said CEO and MD Jabong, Sanjeev Mohanty. Talking about the theme of his latest TV commercial for Jabong, Harvey B Brown says, "Fashion can be bold and brave and yet be within reach. Through this campaign, I want to break the stereotypes that limit the very creative expression that is needed to make a truly personalized fashion statement. Beauty in advertising is usually de-

fined to fit set criteria. I wanted our styling to be contrarian and inspirational. So you'll see young men and women wear shirts as colorful turbans, sweatshirts as pants, men's trousers as women's jackets, and so on." Jabong is investing in a 360 degree marketing campaign starting June 2, extending across multiple media. The commercial will be on air on across all leading channels in entertainment, music, movies, sports and other genres on TV, supported by a large scale outdoor + cinema presence. On digital, this campaign is being promoted across YouTube, Facebook and multiple other digital properties.

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Emirates SkyCargo launches new Hong KongDelhi freighter service

Images for representational purpose. (Photo: aircargonews) ANI New Delhi, Jun 4: Emirates SkyCargo, the world's largest international air cargo carrier, is strengthening its footprint in the Far East and Indian subcontinent with the launch of a new weekly freighter service from Hong Kong to Dubai via Delhi. The new weekly service is being introduced to tap increasing cargo movements between Hong Kong, the world's top cargo hub and Delhi, India's busiest cargo hub. Some of the key exports carried by Emirates SkyCargo from Hong Kong to India include pharmaceutical raw materials, electronics and machinery. From Delhi, Emirates SkyCargo connects customers to over 150 destinations around the world via its hub in Dubai. Key

exports from Delhi include leather goods, garments, pharmaceuticals and perishables. In addition to providing businesses in both locations with increased opportunities to access new markets, the new service from Hong Kong to Delhi will facilitate growing trade flows between the Far East Asia and India.

Emirates SkyCargo also operates freighter services twice a week from Shanghai to Mumbai and onwards to Dubai and 18 dedicated cargo flights from Hong Kong to Dubai.

Emirates SkyCargo will operate the service with a Boeing 777-F, providing 100 tonnes of cargo capacity with one of the widest main deck cargo doors to facilitate the uplifting of large cargo consignments.

LeEco rolls out 'OTA' update for its Le Superphone users

Images for representational purpose. (Photo: aninews) ANI New Delhi, Jun 4: Chinese internet and technology conglomerate LeEco has rolled out its new update OTA version eUI 5.5.014S that will enable users to seamlessly view their favorite channels and movies on the go.

Apart from bringing Made for India supertainment alive, the new OTA update will also enhance the battery life of superphones besides ironing out minor glitches faced by some users. In other words - it will make the Superphone usage handier and more seamless. With its next generation devices launch at an event in the capital on June 8, the Chinese company had earlier introduces its Levidi app that

is powered by Eros Now, and will allow LeEco members to access over 2000 + movies across different Indian languages.

Users will also be able to browse and watch 100+ Live TV channels through the LIVE app on their Superphone that is powered by Yupp TV. LeEco Drive and LeMusic services will be available in Q3 2016.

LeEco is the first company to introduce the concept of content ecosystem on mobile devices in India. The company's latest 'Superphone' launch, Le 1s Eco, is the first smartphone to integrate such a wealth of content and it is certain that LeEco will spearhead the concept of Membership Program.

King Khan to be Apple's Indian brand ambassador Mumbai, Jun 4: Tech giant Apple is reportedly going to rope in Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan as the brand ambassador for India to intensify the company's profile in the country. According to Apple Insider, the announcement will be made when Apple launches new iPhones in India later this year. Apple CEO was on a trip to India last month where he met the honchos of the film industry and Tim Cook had attended a dinner party hosted by King Khan.

A has a number of such "ambassadors" elsewhere, such as Brazilian-born soccer player Neymar, or NBA

player Steph Curry in the US. These people are used to market Apple products, attracting attention through their celebrity. On his maiden visit to India, Tim Cook had discussed the company's focus on new growth markets like India and others. He even expressed that it was exactly the right time" to be in India. "Journey starts with the first step. We are not here for a year or few years, we are here for a long time, 100s of years. And we are a long term company. The thing that we make the most focus is iPhone. Its a key part," said Cook.

(Agencies)

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`A legend never dies`- Vijender pays homage to Muhammad Ali ANI New Delhi, June.4 : Indian star pugilist Vijender Singh on Saturday paid rich tribute to legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, who passed away at the age of 74 after losing his longstanding battle against Parkinson's disease, saying that 'a legend never dies' while observing that his legacy will continue to live on.

"His loss is a big setback for the sporting fraternity but a legend never dies.

He will always be remembered. His work inside the ring was un-

doubtedly great but the kind of work he had done outside the ring propelled him into immortality," Vijender told ANI.

American was equally famous for his civil right activism as well as for his profound, witty and inspiring one-liners.

The former three-time world heavyweight champion, who was admitted to a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, with a respiratory problem, breathed his last surrounded by his family and friends.

"Hating people because of their colour is wrong.

And it doesn't matter which colour does the hating. It's just plain wrong," one of Ali's famous political comments.

Ali, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the 1980s, had been hospitalised multiple times in recent years, in-

Vijender Singh cluding spending time in hospital in 2014 after suffering a mild pneumonia before being admitted

again for a urinary tract infection last year.

Known worldwide for his illustrious ring career, the

Ali, who also won an Olympic gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics, took retirement from his glorious career after a defeat against Trevor Berbick in 1981.

De Villiers rues end-overs batting collapse after Windies defeat

AB de Villiers ANI Johannesburg, June.4 : South African captain AB de Villiers was left to rue his side's batting collapse in the end overs after losing the opening ODI of the triangular series against the West Indies in Guyana.

Despite a 78-run stand be-

tween de Villiers and Rilee Rossouw for the third wicket, South Africa struggled to pace their innings on a sluggish surface and were eventually bundled out for 188 within 46.5 overs. Rossouw was the top scorer for his side with 61.

Narine, who played his first

international cricket since being barred due to an illegal action last November, wreaked havoc on the touring side with career-best figures of 6-27.

Reflecting on his side's performance, de Villiers admitted that they lost their way towards the end of their innings while pointing out that 220-plus total would have made it tougher for the hosts to chase down, Sport24 reported.

West Indies also found it difficult to score runs smoothly before hard-hitting allrounder Kieron Pollard struck an aggressive 67 not out, which included two fours and six sixes, to help the hosts cross the line with 11 balls remaining.

West Indies will next take on world champions Australia in the second match of the series at Providence on Sunday.

Sexism row: Gayle claims he Sandeep Patil applies for Boxing legend Muhammad was used as a `big scapegoat` national cricket coach post Ali passes away aged 74

ANI Johannesburg, June.4 : West Indies controversial batsman Chris Gayle has claimed that he was treated badly and made a scapegoat after his infamous comments to a female journalist during last year's Big Bash League in Australia sparked a sexism row.

The 36-year-old was fined USD 7,500 and was censured heavily by former cricketers for leaving the reporter angry and embarrassed after he asked her

out on a date during a broadcast interview before adding the 'Don't blush baby' remark.

The big-hitting batsman was subsequently not resigned by BBL's club Melbourne Renegades for the tournament's next season. His chances of playing in the next edition of the T20 league seem highly unlikely with the other seven clubs either having already locked in imports or looking elsewhere for tactical reasons.

Gayle, who is currently play-

According to an article published by the Londonbased journalist, the 36year-old, who calls himself the 'Universe Boss', asked her whether she had ever had a threesome and claimed to have "a very, very big bat, the biggest in the wooooorld" before adding, 'You think you could lift it?

You'd need two hands.

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Pune Football Club wins Bandodkar Gold Trophy PTI Panaji, Jun 4 : Pune Football Club beat local favourites Dempo Sports in the final to lift the Bandodkar Gold Trophy.

Pune became the sixth away team to lift the coveted trophy, played for the first time in more than two decades.

The last few days of the football calendar season saw teams battle it out for the prestigious trophy gifted to the Goa Football Association by the state's first Chief Minister Dayanand Bandodkar in 1970.

In an effort to revive the legacy and glory of the traditional tournament, Goa Football Association (GFA) stepped in to organise the Bandodkar Gold Trophy Football Tournament 2016, supported by the Bandodkar family and marketed by Zest Concepts, a sports marketing firm based in Goa. The Bandodkar Gold Trophy 2016 was rebranded and repackaged in a new avatar, as an Under-21 tournament this year, with the aim of becoming India's premier U-21 football tournament in due course.

The tournament kicked off in the third week of May and saw six teams from Goa -which included the big four of Salgaocar FC, Sporting Clube de Goa, Dempo SC, and Churchill Brothers SC as well as two from Pune -- DSK Shivajians and Pune Football Club.

The matches were played at

Duler Stadium, Mapusa in North Goa and Navelim Football Ground in South Goa. Buoyed by the success of the tournament, said Elvis Gomes, president, Goa Football Association, "The Bandodkar Gold Trophy Football Tournament is a crucial part of the history and legacy of Goan football. GFA has revived this traditional tournament of significance with the support and encouragement of the Bandodkar family.

"The Bandodkar Gold Trophy Football Tournament will be an annual fixture on the state's football calendar and we are looking to better it with each passing year.

"We have ambitious plans and will look to roll them out next year. We have been approached by international teams and we will begin work on the same right away. So many tournaments we have grown up on have ceased to

exist, such as Rovers Cup, Stafford Cup, etc.

Sandeep Patil applies for national cricket coach post PTI Mumbai, Jun 4 : Just a few days after the BCCI invited applications for the vacant post of India senior men's team head coach through its website, chief selector Sandeep Patil has thrown his hat into the ring for the high-profile job.

"I have just applied (for the post)," Patil told PTI today.

He did not confirm or deny whether anyone from the BCCI had asked him to do so.

There was speculation that the former dashing batsman and ex-coach of Kenya had been advised by higher-ups in the Board to apply for the job as the senior selection panel headed by him has already completed most of its toplevel assignments till September when his term is scheduled to come to an end.

The five-man panel, which was originally scheduled to pick only the squad for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe starting in a few days' time, also picked the team for the July-August tour of the West Indies when they met here on May 23.

Sanjay Bangar has been named the interim coach of the new-look side to Zimbabwe, to be led by

Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

With India senior team's next assignment, a series of home engagements, scheduled only in late September or October, Patil has done most of his job barring picking the India 'A' team for the tour of Australia in August.

If he gets the job of head coach before September, he will have to quit his current job in the selection panel.

The senior team has not had a head coach since the departure of Zimbabwean Duncan Fletcher after the disastrous tour to England in 2014.

Ravi Shastri was made the Team Director even when that tour was in progress and continued in that post till India were knocked out of the World T20 Championship at the semifinal stage by eventual champions West Indies in March.

Shastri is expected to be one of the rivals of his former Mumbai and India team-mate for the head coach's job.

The BCCI has put in place the requirements of candidates for the high-profile job who have to send in applications on or before June 10.

ANI Melbourne, June.4 : Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74 after losing his long-standing battle against Parkinson's disease.

The former three-time world heavyweight champion, who was admitted to a hospital in Phoenix, the United States with a respiratory problem, breathed his last surrounded by his family and friends.

According to news.com.au, Ali's family spokesperson Bob Gunnell has confirmed the news while asking for privacy at this time.

Ali, who is also known for his civil rights activism, had been hospitalised multiple times in recent years, including spending time in

Muhammad Ali hospital in 2014 after suffering a mild pneumonia before being admitted again for a urinary tract infection last year.

The iconic figure, who also won an Olympic gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics, was diagnosed with

Parkinson's disease in the 1980s.

Ali took retirement from his illustrious career after a defeat against Trevor Berbick in 1981.

The funeral will take place in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.

Narine, Pollard star as Windies defeat Proteas in tri-series opener

West Indies ANI Guyana, June.4 : Sunil Narine and Kieron Pollard made superb international comebacks with contrasting performances as the West Indies trounced South Africa by four wickets in the opening match of the

ODI triangular series at Providence Stadium in Guyana.

Electing to bat first, South Africa struggled to pace their innings on a slow surface and were eventually bundled out for 188 within 46.5 overs. Rilee Rossouw

was the top scorer for his side with 61.

Narine, who played his first international cricket since being barred due to an illegal action last November, wreaked havoc on the touring side with career-best figures of 6-27.

All-rounder Carlos Brathwaite gave valuable support by grabbing two wickets, while captain Jason Holder and Jerome Taylor took one wicket apiece.

West Indies also found it difficult to score runs smoothly before hard-hitting all-rounder Pollard struck an aggressive 67 not out, which included two fours and six sixes, to help the hosts cross the line with 11 balls remaining.

West Indies will next take on world champions Australia in the second match of the series at Providence on Sunday.

Hockey India lauds Nita Ambani for IOC membership nomination ANI New Delhi, June.4 : The Hockey India on Saturday congratulated Reliance founder and chairperson, Nita Ambani, for being nominated as a candidate to be a new member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

The election will be held at the 129th IOC Session that will take place in Rio de Janeiro between 2nd and 4th August 2016. The independent selection process follows a new proce-

dure for recruitment of IOC members based on the Olympic Agenda 2020 recommendations.

Once elected, she will continue to be a member until the age of 70.

She is the first Indian woman to be nominated to the International Olympic Committee and this nomination comes as a recognition of her passionate work in the area of education and sports.

Expressing his delight on this development, Narinder Dhruv Batra, President, Hockey India said, "Mrs. Nita

Hockey India Ambani's dedication and passion for development of sport is laudable and that's exactly why she

fully deserves the membership to represent India at the International Olympic Committee."

Nita Ambani has been involved in promoting multiple sports in the country with focus on

developing talent through a number of large-scale grassroots level initiatives.

The International Olympic Committee is the supreme authority of the Olympic Movement. It acts as a catalyst for collaboration between all parties of the Olympic family, from the National Olympic Committees (NOCs), the International Sports Federations (IFs), the athletes, the Organising Committees for the Olympic Games (OCOGs), to partners and United Nations agencies.

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ing for Somerset in English cricket's domestic T20 Blast event, said that it was ridiculous on the part of the media for using him as a scapegoat, adding that he was a victim of 'double standards', Sport24 reported.

He also accused the BBL of tarnishing his image, saying that the same league had used his name earlier to promote the format in the country.

Last month, Gayle had sparked another controversy after making tasteless remarks to a female reporter during a recent interview, which touched upon subjects like sex, women and equality.

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Anup Neel brings in laurels in the field of music Anup Neel, a promising name in the field of music, is making a name not just as a lyricist but also as a composer and singer. Anup, son of Upen Saikia and Junu Saikia, was attracted to this field since childhood.

Despite lacking professional training, he has been able to excel on the strength of his dedication and respect for music.

According to him, music is not only a subject of entertainment, but also a therapy. Anup Neel entered the musical world as a lyricist in 2012 through the album 'Rinkumoni'. He penned a song in the album which was rendered by Mousam Gogoi. He has written songs for other albums like 'Oi Dhan Senai', 'Barnalir Emuthi Geet', 'Moujan' and last year's 'Namdang'. Be-

Anup Neel entered the musical world as a lyricist in 2012 through the album 'Rinkumoni'.

(Photo: magicalassam) sides these, Anup has also written over twenty video songs. Recently he has released two albums based on his own concepts - 'Senai Dhan' and 'Chiramor Nasoni'. All the songs of the album 'Chiramor Nasoni' are written and composed by

Anup, whereas in case of 'Senai Dhan', he wrote and composed 3 songs.

Presently, the singer's three songs have been highly appreciated by music lovers. The songs are - 'Krishna He Bulilung..' which is written, composed and sung

by the singer himself, 'Ketiyaba Mon Jai..', written by Anup and sung

by Zubeen Garg and 'Krishnaye Korile Leela..' which is written

by Anup and sung by Debojit Borah. All the three songs have caught the attention of music lovers due to their hearttouching lyrics, soulful tunes and beautiful rendition. A number of popular singers like Zubeen Garg, Mousam Gogoi, Bornali Kalita, Chayanika Bhuyan, Debojit Borah have lent their voices to the songs penned by him. He is also working on two new songs. He will also present his popular song 'Re babba rebabba..', written, composed and sung by himself in the video format that will hit the market during the Durga Puja season.

Jacqueline, Lisa and Nargis are Madhuri chased Aamir the new besties of Bollywood for playing pranks

Jacqueline, Lisa and Nargis will be seen together in the upcoming comic caper, Housefull 3. (Photo: indianexpress) Jacqueline, Lisa and Nargis are the leading ladies of upcoming comic caper, Housefull 3. Going by their social media posts and promotional tours, one can clearly see that Jacqueline and Lisa have developed a strong bond. In fact, Nargis who is not in the country due to ill health, is been missed by Lisa and Jacqueline. They even put up a post asking Nargis to comeback soon and join the fun. This clearly shows that how strong bond these three ladies must have shared during the shoot. Off late, Lisa and Jacqueline have been constantly putting up their staged cat fight videos on instagram, which surely tickles your funny bones.

The film that has Akshay Kumar back in the genre of comedy after a while and a stellar star-cast, promises to be an out and out comedy and the trailer and rushes have given out the hint that its going to be a laugh riot. Buzz around the film is very high. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala is on a constant roll, after delivering back to back hits last year, the producer after delivering a hit like Baaghi is now looking forward to the release of Housefull 3. The winning streak very much seems to be lying on his side. Set to be one of the biggest franchise releases in the industry of Bollywood, This directorial venture of farhadSajid, is all set to hit theaters on 3rd June!

Madhuri Dixit Nene has revealed she once chased Aamir Khan with a hockey stick for playing a prank on her on the sets of 1990 hit "Dil". The 49-year-old actress, who played Aamir's love interest in the movie, shared about the naughtiest thing she has done ever on a Twitter Q&A session with fans. "I have done is chased Aaamir Khan with a hockey stick on my sets of 'Dil' because he played a prank on me.

This is the most naughtiest thing I have done," she said. Madhuri started her career with 1984 film "Abodh" opposite Bengali actor Tapas Paul. After delivering a string of con-

secutive flops, the actress finally attained stardom with N Chandra's romantic thriller "Tezaab" followed by "Ram Lakhan", "Parinda" among others.

She was last seen in crime drama "Gulaab Gang" in 2014. When a fan asked who inspired her as an actress, Madhuri did not take any particular name. "There are lots of actor and actresses, who have inspired me.

Whenever I see a good performance, it inspires me to perform better. So, I cannot say one particular actor but I can say good performances, which I have seen over the years till today even the youngsters, can aspire me."

File photo of Madhuri Dixit Nene and Aamir Khan. (Photo: cache.emirates247)

Prestigious Japanese Fukuoka Prize 2016 awarded to AR Rahman Legendary Oscar winning Indian music composer A.R. Rahman was awarded Japan's Fukuoka prize for 2016. It is reported that Rahman has been conferred with the award for his outstanding contribution towards creating, preserving and showcasing South Asian traditional fusion music.

The Fukuoka Prize is an award established by the city of Fukuoka and the Yokatopia Foundation to honor the outstanding work of individuals or organizations in preserving or creating Asian culture.

There are three prize categories: Grand Prize, Academic Prize, and Arts and

Legendary Oscar winning Indian music composer A.R. Rahman. (Photo: mediatimez) Culture Prize. Last year, noted Indian Historian Ramchandra Guha was

conferred with Fukuoka Prize in academic category. Rahman was the

1995 recipient of the Mauritius National Award and the Malaysian Award for his contributions to music. A four-time National Film Award winner and recipient of six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, he has fifteen Filmfare Awards in his kity. In 2009, for his Slumdog Millionaire score, Rahman won the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award, the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, the BAFTA Award for Best Film Music and two Academy Awards (Best Original Score and Best Original Song, the latter shared with Gulzar) at the 81st Academy Awards.

'Pratyahbaan' to be release on June 10 There have been hardly any Assamese films that have realistically depicted author-backed characters with physical and mental disability. One wonders as to why a subject so sensitive and so much a part of reality have been callously neglected in our films. However little that's been shown in our films doesn't say much.

The physically challenged are left without any respectful representation.

Perhaps the filmmakers here lack that much ingenuity or are ill-equipped to deal with such themes. A new Assamese film entitled 'Pratyahbaan' has been made with an aim to generate public awareness about physical and mental disability. The film directed by Nipon Dholua, is now all set to hit the theatres all over on June 10. This film has been designed to appeal to a broad range of audiences that would change pre-conceived notions about disabilities. A special show of 'Pratyahbaan' was held at the Gold Cinema in

'Pratyahbaan' also carries a strong social message. (Photo: kothasobi) Paltanbazar on May 26, attended by among others Dr. Mahendra Singh, Assam BJP in-charge, artistes, technicians and film enthusiasts. Dholua is interested in issues confronting the contemporary society, as was noticed in his very first film 'Me and my Sister' (2012). The film dealt with the issue of female foeticide, a rampantly practiced social evil in the country, and the inequality of rights among women. The film was richly feted at the State Film Awards, Prag Cine

Awards, Asom Sahitya Sanmilan among others.

It also received an award from the Citizen Rights Trust in a function held in New Delhi with the general theme of Women of Vision to Lead Change, on the occasion of International Women's Day on March 2016, organised by the Indian Society of International Law. Nipon Dholua's other venture, the censored 'Morisika' clinched the Best Film Award in the North East Cinema section at the 4th Delhi International Film Festival. This yet to be re-

leased movie also carries a strong social message.

The film's story, script and dialogues have been penned by director Dholua himself. Various roles are essayed by Baharul Islam, Trisha Khan (Mumbai), Bhagawat Pritam, Maitrayee Goswami, Ranjiv Lal Baruah, Dishan Dholua, Anurag, Kethrin Dholua etc. The music is scored by Arup Patgiri.

The film's theme song written by Diganta Bharati is rendered by Zubeen Garg and Gargee Dutta.

'Pratyahbaan' is filmed on locations in Assam and the North East by Prithviraj Dutta. The film's executive producer is Barnali Dholua. The film's publicity designer is Kamal Kumar and Focus Media.

'Pratyahbaan' is produced

by Dholua under his flagship banner NBDK Production. He is hopeful that his film will shatter people's superstitions and fallacies regarding people with disabilities. Children living with disabilities deserve to be cared for, respected and loved by everyone in society.

TICKLE YOUR TASTE BUDS Chicken Dilruba Ingredients: 2 medium onions 1 cup milk 2 tbs chopped fresh ginger root 2 tbsp Punjabi garam masala 6 tbs butter or vegetable oil 1 tsp ground turmeric 3-4 lb. chicken, skin removed, cut 2-3 fresh green cayenne peppers, minced, into small pieces or serranos/ jalapenos as substitute 1 cup fresh plain yogurt Salt and ground cayenne to taste 1/4 cup almonds, ground A few strands whole saffron, soaked in 2 tbs. warm milk 1/4 cup walnuts, ground How to make chicken dilruba:

" Minced fresh cilantro and whole 1/4 cup melon, pumpkin or squash seeds almonds/ cashews for garnish (optional), ground " Put the onions and ginger in a blender or food processor and process into a smooth paste (consistency of apple sauce). " Heat the butter or oil in a heavy, deep skillet and gently brown the onion-ginger mixture, stirring often. Add the chicken and yogurt. " Combine well and cook over medium heat until the mixture becomes rather dry and the chicken begins to brown. " Grind the almonds, walnuts and melon seeds until quite

Just one spoon of 'Chicken Dilruba' will make you go gaga over its taste. (Photo: indiatimes) fine. Stir them into the milk, then add the mixture to the chicken along with the garam masala, turmeric, chili peppers, salt and ground cayenne. " Cook over medium heat, stirring often,

until the chicken is very tender and the sauce is very thick (about 10-15 minutes). Stir in the saffron/milk mixture and cook 1-2 minutes longer.

Serve chicken dilruba with roti, naan or paratha.

Assamese film Tumi to hit the screens soon Directed by Rajib Dutta under the banner of Axomiya freaks, Tumi is an upcoming Assamese romantic film which going to hit the screens The Cast of Assamese Film Tumi

across Assam very soon.

This film has been produced by Bhavya Poonia and Jyoti Khakholia. It is the story about unrequited love.

Crew Details

" B i s h n u Kharghariya " Padmaraag Goswami " Nirav Mon Sharma " A n n a n y a Kashyap " Rupam Baruah " Mitali Barman " Himanshu " Sonit Kashyap " Vikash Mohan " Bhavya Poonia

Director - Rajib Dutta Producer - Bhavya Poonia and Jyoti Khakholia Scriptwriter - Palash Paban Asst. Director - Palash Kakoty DOP - Deepkamal Gogoi Editor and VFX - Akhil Raj Music Director - Sudipto Nayan Publicity Designer Nilutpal Phukan

Romantic Assamese film 'Tumi' is eagerly awaited by the Assamese movie lovers.

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