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Dibrugarh, Wednesday, June 1, 2016

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Students of St.Mary’s School, Guwahati celebrating during HSLC result declaration at school premises on 31-05-16. 12 students hold ranks. Pic - UB PHOTOS

Assam records 62.79 encouraging pass percentage in HSLC-2016 A Staff Reporter Guwahati, May 31

A very encouraging pass percentage in this year's Assam High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination was recorded.

SEBA also declared the Assam High Madrassa (AHM) examination results. The Assam board examination was held between February 19 and March 12, 2016.

LIST OF RANK HOLDERS IN ASSAM HSLC EXAMINATION 2016 1ST POSITION Sarfaraj Hussain Betkuchi High School, Guwahati Total Marks Secured- 590 2ND POSITION

The pass percentage recorded is 62.79. A total of 3,81,585 candidates appeared for the examination while 2,39,614 of them passed the examination.

Swagat Gogoi Saint Xaviers school, Dibrugarh Total Marks Secured- 588

54,197 students secured 1st division, 96,568 students secured 2nd division while 88,849 passed in 3rd division.

He scored 590 marks out of 600.

Male pass percentage is 64.11, while female pass percentage is 61.56.

Dhemaji district has the highest pass percentage with 78.06.

Sarfaraz Hussain of Betkuchi High School, Guwahati secured the first position in HSLC examination.

Swagat Gogoi of St Xavier's School, Mancotta, Dibrugarh and Tridip Bora of Nagaon Govt Boys' HS School secured the second position. Both of them scored 588 marks.

Bhargav Kashyap of Shankardev Vidya Niketan, Barpeta, Bikramjit Deuri of Shankardev Vidya Niketan, Barpeta, Elius Bokhtier of Faringapara High School, Goalpara, Samar Jyoti Kalita

Tridip Bora Navarup Jatiya Vidyapeeth Total Marks Secured- 588 3RD POSITION

Iliyas Bakhtiyar Pharingapara High School, Goalpara Total Marks Secured- 586

Bharagv Kashyap Sankardev Vidya Niketan, Barpeta Total Marks Secured- 586

Samarjyoti Kalita Sankardev Vidya Niketan, Rangia Total Marks Secured- 586

Bikramjit Deuri Sankardev Vidya Niketan, Barpeta Total Marks Secured-586

Jyotirmoy Dutta Udabanta High School, Bihpuria Total Marks Secured- 586

of Shankardev Shisu Niketan, Rangia and Jyotirmoy Dutta, Ubdastu High School, Bihpuria, Lakhimpur secuted the third position. All of them scored 586 marks.

bear admission and education expenses of Sarfaraz Hussain of Sankardev Sishu Niketan, who secured the first position upto higher secondary level.

Assam Education minister Himanta Biswa Sharma also announced an assistance of Rs. 5 lakh to Sarfaraz for pursuing higher studies.

Meanwhile, Abu Sofian of Chapar Madrassa HS School, Dhubri secured the first position in Assam High Madrassa (AHM) examination. He scored 542 marks out of 600.

Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal congratulated the successful students in HSLC examination and wished them good luck for their future.

Also in an encouraging development, the Assam government has said that it will

Dibrugarh students’ bring laurels in HSLC exam A Staff Reporter Dibrugarh, May 31

Bringing cheer to Dibrugarh a record 21 students managed to secure place in the list of top 20 rank-holders in the HSLC Examination-2016. Salt Brook School, Dibrugarh led with ten toppers followed by Little Flower HS School, Dibrugarh with five. St Mary’s HS School, Dibrugarh and Don Bosco HS School, Dibrugarh, each boasted of two rank holders while one student each from St Xavier ’s School, Dibrugarh and Shankardev Vidya Niketan, Dibrugarh secured positions.

Swagat Gogoi, a student of St Xavier’s School, Dibrugarh secured the 2nd rank in the state with an aggregate of 588 marks (98%). Only two marks separated him from the state topper Sarfaraz Hussain of Betkuchi High School, Guwahati who secured 590 marks (98.3%). On being asked whether he was disappointed on having missed the top rank by a whisker, Swagat said that he had no regrets and was happy with his performance.

“I was actually not expecting to find myself among the top 20 rank-holders. Therefore I’m

very much satisfied. I intend to study science at the Salt Brook Academy, Dibrugarh. I want to become a good doctor in the future and serve humanity,” an elated Swagat said.

Giving credit to his teachers and parents for his success, Swagat said that he didn’t follow any fixed schedule for his studies. In his pastime, he loves to read ancient Indian classics like Ramayana and Mahabharata. His favourite book however remains the popular Assamese classic “Miri Jiyori.” Participating in debate and quiz competitions he has won many awards and trophies for his school.

“I don’t have a Facebook or WhatsApp account. In my free moments I usually help my parents or play traditional musical instruments like dhol, tabla and flute. I’m also doing Sangeet Visharad from Bhatkhande,” he said.

Some of the rank holders

76 % pass percentage in Jorhat ET Correspondent Jorhat, May 31

A total of 16 HSLC toppers made Jorhat proud for securing position in first 20, whereas eight students from Pragjyotika English School, Titabor followed by Jyoti

Vidyapeeth (2), Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Baghchung (2), Jonaki Sangha Vidyalay (1), Dipankar Vidyapeeth (1),Na-ali Dhekiajuli Jatiya Vidyalay (1) and Sriram Bonomali Devi Higher Secondary school, Contd. on Page 3

Eight students of Lakhimpur, two from Dhemaji brought laurels to the twin dist.

ET Correspondent Lakhimpur, May 31

Surpassing the everlasting problems of natural disaster like flood and erosion, keeping aside the sufferings of being backwardness, the students of Lakhimpur and Dhemaji Districts have sparkled with their outstanding results in the

HSLC examination. They are potent enough to secure the top ranks in the said exam every year throughout the State. It becomes no exception in the both districts this year too.

Showing the academic revolution and intellectual standard of the undivided area, Contd. on Page 3

Swagat lives with his parents in the Milannagar area of the town. His father Niranjan Gogoi owns a grocery shop while his mother Mainu is a home maker.

Contd. on Page 4

Rishu Kalantri Tinsukia, May 31

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The famous saying where there is a will, there is a way was once again proven on Tuesday with the declaration of class 10 results by SEBA. Shashank keshan, a physically challenged child suffering from cerebral palsy with paraplegia since birth, passed the exams with second division. He even

scored letter marks in English subject bringing pride to Tinsukia town.

school only to appear for exams.

It has been learnt that Shashank has 95 percent disability by birth and completely wheel chair bound. He is dependent on others for his basic day to day activities.

However, Shashank always perused education since childhood days from his home. He used to go to

With clearing metric exams with flying colour, Shashank has proved that physical handicap cannot become an obstacle if one is determined to work hard. He has set a living example that physically challenged people are not burden to the society, and can achieve success if their determination is strong.

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Physically handicapped student from Tinsukia comes out with flying marks

DIBRUGARH, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1

PAGE 2 ASTRO FOR YOU Aries Carry the peace sign if you have to, because today, people will literally pull you into arguments. You could even be facing some kind of litigation or trouble with peace-keeping forces. Meditate, walk, or simply seek the company of friends and loved ones.

Taurus You may feel let down as your folks may not extend the support you expected from them.

You should try to remain practical and not get swayed by emotions. It is highly likely that family feuds may erupt today. Avoid confrontations and keep smiling to emerge a winner.

Gemini You will think about the issues faced by other people as well as about increasing your social standing and elevating your social esteem. It is an extremely profitable day for those in the retail business and hence make the most of it.

Cancer Control your anger. Or else, it will sadden your near ones. Writers may display creative output of high order. The day augurs well for artists, too. This is the time to take up new challenges.

Leo You have to let go of your stubborn and obstinate streak. You will need to compromise according to the situation. If you do not have such an attitude, arguments and confrontations with your business partners, friends and family members are possible. You do not like delays, however you will be forced to postpone important events.

Virgo You will be bubbling with ideas today. You may face a dilemma between your obligations and present duties, which could prove to be very perplexing. New contacts turn out to be very useful.

Libra People will try to take advantage of your amiable nature and disposition. Small issues will crop up today making your nature a little tensed and enhance your anger too. You will be inspired to take chances in monetary matters. You need to keep your mind steady and regain your lost charm soon.

Scorpio No matter how rich and successful you become, it is very important to stay grounded.

Never let your success go to your head. Rudeness and overconfidence may take away everything from you and may leave you empty handed. So be kind and spread kindness.

Sagittarius Life is bubbling within you and you shall be in a hyper-elevated state of bliss today. Your high-spirits and energy will inspire you to perform at your best. Moreover, your inner voice will be loud and bellowing. Make the most of this superb day.

Capricorn Don't let your emotions play a spoilsport while deciding about the future. Think practically, otherwise, your expectations and reality will not be on the same boat. Friendly and supportive, today you will spread happiness and win the love of one and all. Whenever you get confused about which path to take, take advice from the experienced people around you.

Aquarius Set any target, take up any activity or accept any challenge; you will succeed in any of them with flying colours. Your well-wishers will shower praises upon your for those hard earned achievements. Friends are like family to you, take them out and have a gala time before another busy day begins.

Pisces You need to nurture your personal relationships carefully today, and give them the attention they are due. You need to control the outbursts of your temper and stop arguing with your partner or spouse over insignificant matters. Personal life will be smooth sailing as long as neither of you attempt to dominate over the other,

1-6-16 (WEDNESDAY) 5-35 A.M-Bhaktigeeti(Devotional Songs) 6-10 A.M-Swasthya Charcha (Health Programme) 6-15 A.M-Hindi Language Lesson 6-30 A.M-Vidyarthir Anusthan 7-15 A.M-Aajir Dinto (Morning Information Service) 7-30 A.M-Geetanjali(Assamese Modern Song) 8-35 A.M-Surar Panchoi(Composite Programme of Assamese Film Songs) 9-05 A.M- Antara (Composite Programme of Assamese Film Songs) 12-05 P.M-Surar Satsori (Request Programme of Assamese Songs) 1-10 P.M-Troops Programme 2-30 P.M-Western Music 3-45 P.M-Programme in Miju Mishmi 4-05 P.M-Programme in Khamti 4-25 P.M-Programme in Wancho 4-45 P.M-News for Arunachal Pradesh 5-00 P.M-Programme in Idu 5-20 P.M-Programme in Tangsa 5-40 P.M-Programme in Nocte 6-15 P.M-Ganya Raijor Anusthan 7-15 P.M-Karpumpuli 8-00 P.M-Parikrama 9-30 P.M- Kramasha-“Jangam”,Written by Debendra Nath Acharya Sd-/H.O.P

Birth Change An affidavit in the Dist Natory Dibrugarh, 9 No4360364 N, Ex/NK Surjya Kanta Chutia. Village Gozpuria, P.O. Gozpuria.

P.S. Moranhat. DistDibrugarh. 785675 (ASSAM) have change my Son Rituraj Chutia and date of Birth is 20/ 01/1999 insteand of 21/10/1998.

CORRECTION OF NAME 1. Shri Pratik Deb S/ O Shri Partha Pratim Deb have corrected my name from 'Master Pratik Deb' to 'Pratik Deb' vide Affidavit Registration No.545 dtd. 31/5/2016 in the Court of the Judicial Magistrate, First Class, Tirap District, Khonsa, Arunachal Pradesh. Henceforth I shall be known as Pratik Deb for all official and un-official records and correspondences.

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Renowned actor of Nazira Syed Md. Mansoor passed away

Darrang records five rank holders among toppers

The resident of Sri Adit Saikia is at Jogduar Nareyang Pachani gaon of Teok town ward no 3. The names of his parent are Mr. Anil Saikia and Mrs. Dipali Saikia Bhajani. Sri Adit Saikia aim to become a doctor. The resident of Miss Parthona Borah is at Hanchara gaon of Teok.

The names of her parent are Mr. Horesh Borah and Mrs. Purnima Borah. Miss Parthona Borah aim to be-

ET Correspondent Nazira, May 31: Well known actor, organiser and ex president of Nazira Natiya Sommittee Syed Md. Mansoor has breath his last on last 30th May. He was 85 years old and survived by his wife, one son and three daughters. Different organisations of Nazira, including Nazira Natya Sommittee, Nazira Xahitya Xobha, Nazira Press club and Freelance Journalist Association of Nazira etc. condoled in the death of Syed Mansoor.

ET Correspondent Mangaldai, May 31: As many as five worthy children of educationally backward, Darrang district have made their names count in the list of top twenty successful examinees across the state in the HSLC examination of which results have been declared today and thus have brought pride to the district. Zahid Mustafa of Happy Child English School in Sipajhar bagged the 10th rank with total marks of 576, Bibek Bhuyan of Jatiya Vidyalaya, Sipajhar in 15th rank with 571 marks, Nekib Zaved of Bhupendra Narayan Dev Jatiya Vidyalaya, Mangaldai in 16th rank with 570 marks (100 mark in Advance Mathematics), Raktim Jyoti Bharadwaj of Sipajhar Higher Secondary &

Multi Purpose School in 17th rank with 569 marks and Ms. Bhitali Koushik of Nagaon Anchalik High School in Dipila of Sipajhar area claimed the 18th rank with 568 marks (100 marks in General Mathematics). Mention may be made here that Nagaon Anchalik High School was provincialized only in 2013. A total of 21 examinees secured the highest marks in different subjects.

In the HSLC Examination, 2016 a total of 10070 students appeared from 165 high schools of which 135 are provincialized and 30 schools are venture and a total of 1917 students came out in the first division, 3092 in second division while 1822 came out in the

third division. The Darrang district secured the 10th position (67.84%) with their overall performance in the state against the overall percentage of 62.79% of the state.

In the Assam High Madrassa Examination, a total of 693 students appeared of which 98 secured first division, 227 secured second division and 153 students came out in the third division with the overall percentage of 72.96%. Meanwhile Inspector of Schools of Darrang district Sadulla Khan as a mark gesture and goodwill has made a visit to all the five schools of the rank holders and congratulated both the students and the teaching staff of institutions on their remarkable achievements.

17 students bring glory to Barpeta A Correspondent Barpeta, May 31: All total 17 candidates bring glory to Barpeta district in the HSLC examination that is declared today. Among those, 4 students from Barpeta town, 4 from Pathsala, 2 from Sarthebari, 2 from Barpeta road, 1 from Bahari, 1 from Sarupeta, 1 from Howly, 1 from Patacharkuchi, and 1 from Kalgachiya.

Kashyap and Bikramjit Deuri secured 3rd position and another student from Sankardev Bidya Niketan Wasim Rose Ahmed secured 15th position.

On the other hand from Marian School Baradi, Barpeta Anshubrata Lahkar secured 16th position. From Al-Amin Academy of Kalgachiya, Masud Zaman and Joydeep Baishya of Pathsala Sankardev Shishu Niketan secured 12th position and Himjyoti Talukdar of Pathsala Shishu Niketan secured 13th position, Partha

A Staff Reporter Guwahati, 31 May: The Assam Press Correspondents’ Union (APCU) organized a media talk and also a health camp for its members on Monday in the city.

Nearly hundred rural reporters from different parts of the State joined in the program and took advantages of healthcare consultations. Journalist Nava Thakuria, while attending the meeting as a resource person, pointed out that the media in India was facing severe crisis of credibility.

He however expressed optimism that amidst all the troubles & limitations, the journalists of northeast India would come out as authentic narrators of the situation to their respective reader, audience and viewers.

Chaired by APCU president

Partim Patgiri secured 16th and Nitish Kakati of the same school got 19th position.

From Patacharkuchi Sankardev Shishu Niketan, Apeksha Das secured 14thposition, Janhabi Goswami from Barpetaroad sankardev Shishu Niketan secured 15th position and Marian School, Barpeta road Bhawana Prasad secured 19th position.

Angshubrata Lahkar of Marian School Baradi, Barpeta secured 16th position. Raj Kashyap Bhuyan of

Krishnaguru Bidyajyoti High school, Sarthebari secured 17th position, Mrinmoy Barman of Banchit Choudhury Sankardev Shishu Niketan secured 17th position and Rajkamal Talukdar of Bahari Sankardev Shishu Niketan secured 18th position. From Stella Marian, Sarupeta Dolphin Thakuriya secured 18th position and Hamidul Islam of Hazarat Omar Memorial Academy, Howly secured 19th position. The people of Barpeta rejoiced at the success of the HSLC candidates.

Ten more motor cycles recovered, from bike lifter gang ET Correspondent Dhemaji, May 31: Four members of motor cycle lifter gang were apprehended by Simenchapori police of Dhemaji district on 29 May last while they were trying to sell two theft super splendor motor cycles in the market in two different places.

The apprehended thief were Mintu Baruah, Suneswar Saikia, Jan parik and Maina Gogoi police brought back all of them on remand from Court, in last two days interrogation ten more motor cycles are recovered based on their statement.

According to the officer in charge of Simenchapori police station more motor cycle will be recovered with short time, he further added that some more people are involved in the gang whom we are trying to apprehended soon, the youths have lifted motor cycle not only from Assam but Arunachal Pradesh also.

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come an administrative personal. The Head Master and management committee of the institution congratulates the both successes student and also gave thank to all for enjoying the moment.

The AASU Jorhat district committee sectary Mr Jitu Neog, Teok Town committee Chairman Mr Rafique Uz Zaman , Teok Press club, Teok branch AASU , Teok branch AJYCP and a numbers of organization gave thank to the successful students.

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ET Correspondent Teok, May 31: Two brilliant students of Teok rural area able to catch 18th and 19thposition in the HSLC final results announced today. Sri Adit Saikia and Miss Parthona Borah from reputed Assamese medium High school Jyoti Bidyapith Teok got 18th position and 19thposition respectively in the HSLC final results announced today. Sri Adit Saikia scored total 568 marks and Miss Parthona Borah scored total 567

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scribe. Moreover, the meeting resolved that the death anniversary of journalist Kamala Saikia, who was killed by militants 25 years back, would be observed on

9 August in the city. A history of APCU will be prepared in a book form by senior journalist Shobhit Chetri, where as the next APCU session would be

The general health checkup for the participants was sponsored by Assam’s well known Dispur Hospitals, where the second dose of Hepatitis-B vaccine was also administered on the rural correspondents, who received the first dose of the vaccine on 30 April last.

The meeting was also attended by Dispur Hospitals Pvt Ltd public relation officer Ujjal Saikia, APCU working President Mousamjyoti Baishya, its secretary general Hemanta Saikia with other office bearers. The forum also extended gratitude to Dr. Jayanta Bardoloi, the MD of Dispur Hospitals, for his mission to make journalists across the region HepatitisB free.

Protester holds rally at Haflong, demanding to revoke centre’s decision ET Correspondent Haflong, May 31: Despite inclement weather, in protest against the Union cabinet decision to include Bodos and Karbi (plains) into ST (H) living in two hills districts Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong, thousands of people along with school students took out a protest rally at Haflong on Tuesday.

The rally started from Cultural Institute Hall and marched through the major part of the Haflong Township converged in front of the office of the Deputy Commissioner.

The Rally was taken part by Political leaders like Mahendra Kemprai, Hamjanon Langthasa, Nirmal Langthasa, Kebaron Naiding and many

other also participated in the protest rally.

The mass protest rally was organized by various tribal apex bodies and students’ organizations of the district.

Later, they submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal through the Deputy Commissioner of Dima Hasao district, urging to revoke the decision.

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Raj Bhavan will continue its effort to bring it to a logical end: Governor to Doye’s family Maharashtra Police, the Governor advised the affected family to maintain patience. He said that since it is a criminal case, it is taking time to ensure that there is no oversight on the part of prosecution.

A Staff Reporter Itanagar, May 31: Hipu Doye, mother of Late Manya Doye called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh JP Rajkhowa at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on 31st May. She was accompanied by her family members, including youngest daughter Marter Doye, Dr. Reto Doye, Chiken Doye, Reke Doye and Dr. H. Loyi, informed in a press release issued from Raj Bhawan.

Interacting with the relatives of Late Marnya Doye, the Governor informed them that Raj Bhavan is pursuing the matter seri-

ously and has already taken up with the Governor of Maharashtra and Home Department of Maharashtra.

He assured Late Doye’s mother that Raj Bhavan will

continue its effort to bring it to a logical end.

The Governor also assured to take up the personal security of Late Marnya

Doye’s eldest sister Marina Doye, who is pursuing her sister’s case in Maharashtra with concerned authorities.

Reposing his faith in

While expressing gratitude to the Governor for his initiatives in taking up the case with his counterpart in Maharashtra, Doye expressed concern for the safety of her eldest daughter. The family members shared their apprehensions and conveyed their concerned to the Governor in the meeting.

Governor of Arunachal Pradesh expresses serious concern over traffic violations A Staff Reporter Itanagar, May 31: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh JP Rajkhowa has expressed serious concern on the traffic violations particularly by the bike riders in the twin-city of ItanagarNaharlagun. He said that many were found to be whizzing between the lanes dangerously, mostly without helmets and many with two pillions. It is also found that cars are parked randomly in the both sides of the road creating bottlenecks for moment of vehicles. It is a serious matter as it may also restrict the movement of ambulances and other emergency service vehicles.

The Governor, who has been regularly and personally monitoring the incidences of road accidents in the state through media reports emphasized that the Police must control theses illmanner bikers and reckless drivers as other law abiding citizens on the road are harassed by them.

He opined that it seems the drivers and bike riders are not aware of traffic rules.

Sharing his experiences of his recent visits to Mumbai, Hyderabad and Shillong also his visits earlier to USA and Switzerland with Police Heads of Papum Pare District and Capital Complex at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar 0n 31st May 2016, the

Governor said that there is complete compliance of traffic rules and everyone takes it seriously as it is a matter of life and death and loss of precious lives.

The Governor said that if the people of Capital Complex can obey traffic rules in recent past then why they can’t do it now.

When people are not law abiding, the law enforcing agencies must compel them to abide the law for the safety and security of the common people, he said while sharing the concern of many parents and denizens of the twin city. Some bikers and drivers violate traffic rules in front of the police personnel. Let there be respect for law and law en-

forcing agencies. If they don’t respect the law enforcing person, they will not respect common citizens. At the same time let them also feel that Police are for the people, he added, while suggesting for ‘People friendly Police motivation Camps’.

The Governor also suggested for raising the traffic penalties, suspension of driving licences for repeated offenders, installation of automatic signaling systems and many other methods to ensure that every citizen follow traffic rules and prescribed speed limits.

The Governor appealed to the parents and guardians to keep a watchful eye over theirs wards

and not to allow them to ride motorcycles or drive cars without driving licences. Accountability lies on them too for such reckless behaviour of young boys and girls, he pointed. He also appealed the enforcing agencies to be ideal examples for the citizens and rise to the expectation of the poorest of the poor and weakest of the weak.

The Governor also expressed concern of shortage of senior Police officers in the IG and DIG levels. Surprised to know that some of the Districts in the State are without SPs, he stressed that District Police Chief Office must not be kept vacant in any circumstances.

Awareness programme on ‘World 76 % pass percentage in Jorhat No-Tobacco Day’ held at Itanagar Contd. from Page 1 Majuli (1) which made Jorhat proud as for the first time in the history of Jorhat HSLC 16 rank holder was never secured before , said Kamaljyoti Gogoi, the SEBA secretary talking to this correspondent over telephone here today.

Eight students from Pragjytika English School ware-Anindita Nath (4th), Udayan Mahanta (10th), Prachujya Deka (11th), Samudragupta Saikia (11th), Devika Saikia (12th) Kritika Gogoi (14th), Jahnobi Gogoi (15th), Saswati Burahgohain (19th). While Rituraj Bordoloi (18th) frm Jatiya Vidyalay-Naali Dhekiajuli, Gaurav Lahon (20th) from Jonaki Sangh Vidyalaya, Deepjyoti Dutta (11th) frm Dipankar Vidyapeeth, Abhiruchi Borah (12th) and Pijush Bhuyan (20th) fron Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Baghchung, Adit Saikia (18th) and Parthana Borah (19th) from Jyoti Vidyapeeth, Teok and Tiranga Bikrom Bora (10th) from Sriram Bonomali Devi Higher Secondary

School, Majuli are position holders who made the district of Jorhat proud.

On the other hand as news spread like wild fire specially the position holder school within the district of Jorhat look joyful, thrill and proud specially Pragjyotika English School, Titabor its campus look very thrilled with staff and students celebrating with bihu, beats of drums, firing crackers followed by felicitation as it is not less than eight position holders which had rocked the district which never happened in the history of High School Leaving Certificate Examination since its inception and for the district of Jorhat as well as Titabor.

After felicitating the eight students at the school later they were taken in a open jeep through the main thoroughfare of the Titabor sub-division where hundreds and thousands of wayside people wave and gave them congratulation and victory sign which was very unique and appreciated for the record making success for the next upcoming students, said Rituporno Saikia, the secretary of Titabor Press Club.

A Staff Reporter Itanagar, May 31: The District Tobacco Control Cell and State Tobacco Control Cell under the National Tobacco Control Programme held an awareness event on the occasion of World No-Tobacco Day at Mopin-Solung Ground today, which saw a large participation of school students and masses from the Capital Complex.

During the programme, District Medical Officer (DMO) Senlar Ronya informed that the theme of World No-Tobacco Day this year is 'Plain Packaging'. According to the theme, the World Health Organization is pressing for plain packaging on cigarette packs instead of attractive packaging to lower the rate of consumers.

Speaking on the harmful effects of tobacco, the DMO informed that at least seven million die each year from tobacco consumption, out of which, six lakh non-smokers die because of second-hand smoke. He also spoke on various diseases that smoking cigarettes and chewing tobacco could lead to, like

cancer, lung disorder, eye and bone complications and faster ageing of the skin.

Terming the students as brand ambassadors of the campaign, Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Kumar Singh called on them to spread the message to at least 10 people and enforce the knowledge they received today on ground. He requested them to refrain from violating the laws of Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), where Section 4 prohibits smoking in public areas. Accordingly, he also sought the support of the Itanagar Market Welfare Association and requested them to direct all shopkeepers to put up sign boards that say -"Tobacco products will not be sold to minors below the age of 18 years."

The DC also informed that an enforcement team has been created to check and cancel trading licenses of shops that sell tobacco products within 100 metre radius of educational institutions.

Further, State Programme Of-

ficer Dr B Natung also asked people to create awareness to control tobacco consumption, or by the year 2020 at least 10 million people will die annually, at the rate of one death every three seconds. He also said that more such awareness programmes will be held in the months to come.

Later, students of Exalt Foundation School, Kingcup Public School, Model, English School, North East Homeopathic Medical College, along with members of Voluntary Health Association of Arunachal Pradesh and doctors and staffs of the state Health Department took out a rally from the ground till Indira Gandhi Park.

At Namsai, a de-addiction awareness camp was held by the Prajapitah Ishwariya Vishwa Vidhyalaya in collaboration with the Brahmakumaris Centre on the occasion of World No-Tobacco Day. The camp saw at least 40 people registering to avail the initial free motivational classes for seven days, which will be followed by free medical treatment for patients.

Eight students of Lakhimpur, two from Dhemaji brought laurels to the twin dist. eight students of Lakhimpur and two of Dhemaji brought laurels to their respective districts being deserve to catch the top ranks among the twenty as per the HSLC result announced today. Of Lakhipur District, Jyotirmay Dutta of Udbastu High School of Bihpuriya secured third, Debashis Dutta of St. Mary's High School, North Lakhimpur and Kaustubh Duwarah, Sankardev Shishu Bidya Niketan Simaluguri Dhalpur 4th; Pritam Borah of Khora Higher Secondary School, Bihpuriya 9th; Abhimanyu Giri of St. Mary's High School, North Lakhimpur 14th; Jyotishikha Bhuyan of St. Mary's High School, North Lakhimpur and Iftikar Zaman of Brookfield School of North Lakhimpur 15th and Chayanika Gogoi of St. Mary's School secured 20th rank and glorified the district. On the other hand, Sukanya Dutta of Bordalani Higher Secondary School bagged the 14th rank while Dhrubajyoti Basumatary of Dhemaji Higher Secondary School secured the 20th among the brilliant students of the the

State and established a mile Stone in the academic history of Dhemaji District.

Jyotirmoy Dutta is the son of Ashananda Dutta, the office Assistant of the Udbastu High School and Sabita Dutta. He secured a total of 586 marks and achieved highest marks in Bengali subject in the State while ranking 3rd among the top twenties. His subject wise marks are: English: 99, General Mathematics: 100, General Science: 93, Social Science: 98 and Bengali 96. He aims to be a good doctor in future and will study in North Lakhimpur College in Science Stream.

4th rank holder Debashis Dutta secured a total of 584 marks. He is the son of Jitumoni Dutta, a teacher of Town MV School and Papori Phukan who resides at CD Road of North Lakhimpur. "My parents and the teachers are my inspiration. I like to study in my leisure"-he said to this correspondence. He will be a teacher in future and his marks are; Assamese-91, Eng100, GMaths-99, GScience-100, SScience-95 and AdMaths-99.

His Percentage is 97.

Kaustubh Duwarah, the son of Ratul Duwarah and Ini Sarmah Duwarah achieved the

same rank getting 99 in English, 98 in Assamese, 100 in GMaths, 98 in Gscience, 98 in SScience and 97 in Ad Mathematics. His father is a teacher of Simaluguri MV School and they resides at Simaluguri of Dhalpur area.

Securing a total of 577 Pritam Borah of Khora HS School bagged the 9th rank. His marks are: Eng-97, Assamese91, GMath-99, GScience-97, SScience-97 and Ad Maths-98.

His parents Sunil Borah and Bharati Borah along with the people of the area are filled with great rejoice as Pritam brought a great achievement ranking in the top twenties.

Abhimanyu Giri, the son of Brojen Kumar Giri, an RPF jawan in Lakhimpur who are the permanent resident of Sian District of Bihar achieved the 14th rank from North Lakhimpur St. Mary's School.

He got 89 in Assamese 97 in English a100 in GMaths, 97 in GScience, 93 SScience and 96 in Ad.Maths. Abhimanyu will study IIT in future and now undergoing a coaching of the curicullum in Kota of Rajasthan.

His mother Tara Giri, a housewife was overwhelmed at the achievement of her son.

Anoher student of the same

school, Jyotishikha Bhuyan was potent enough to secure 15th rank in the exam. She is the daughter of Putul Bhuyan, a service holder of Wireless Dept. of Assam Police and Rumi Bhuyan, an ANM. "I'll be an IAS Officer and serve the people of the nation''-she said. She scored 93 in Assamese, 96 in English, 99 in GMaths, 94 in GScience, 92 in SScience and 97 in Ad. Maths. Her aggregate mark is 571.

Iftikar Zaman of Brook Field School of North Lakhimpur ranked the same securing 90 in Assamese, 98 in English, 100 in GMaths, 93 in GScience, 92 in SScience and 98 in Ad. Maths.

Being the son of advocate Yunus Ali and Ashma Khannan who resides at Chandmari, Iftikar read 15 hours a day. He will study in North Lakhimpur College in Science Stream. He studies News Papers and magazine at his leisure hours.

Another student who glorified Lakhimpur with 20th rank is Chayanika Gogoi of St. Mary's School. She is the Daughter of businessman Girish Gogoi and Subject Teacher Mamoni Hati Baruah residing at Ward No. 8.

Chayanika who wants to be a doctor studied 5/6 hours a day

only secured 93 in Assamese, 98 in English, 100 in GMaths, 91 in GScience, 88 in SScience and 96 in Geography.

It is to be noted thata total of 12657 students passed the HSLC Exam from Lakhimpur District out of 16757. 2848 students bagged 1st division, 5600 students 2nd and 4209 passed with third division among them.

The passing per cen tage is 75.53. A total of 419 students appeared Assam High Madrassa Exam from Lakhimpur District.

Out of them 324 students could pass the exam as per result announced today. 72 students secured 1st division and 176 second while 76 passed with 3rd division. The passing per cent tage is 77.33.

On the other hand, two brilliant students of Dhemaji shined the District with their ideal result in the HSLC exam.

One of them is Sukanya Dutta of Dhemaji ranking 14th in the State appearing the exam from Bordoloni HIgher Secondary School. The other student is Dhrubajyoti Basumatary. He is the student of Dhemaji Higher Secondary School and achieved 19th rank among the top twenties throughout the State.

Fire destroys house at Namsai ET Correspondent Namsai, May 31: A fire destroyed a house in Manna Village at Namsai District around midnight on Monday. The reason behind the fire is said to be due to electric short circuit where the entire house of Nang Beena Mounglang (48) widow of Late Chow Tithika Mounglang was completely burn down to ashes.

At the time the fire broke out, all the five family members with two newborn infants were in deep sleep.

The heat generated from fire woke up Beena who in turn woke up all and rushed outside to save their life.

Nang Beena Mounglang from the district administration.

The lives were saved but all other valuable items with many important documents and a rice granary is said to have completely gutted down.

The villagers have sought for providing immediate relief to the fire victim widow

Meanwhile a team led by DDMO Namsai, Mrs Emli Tingkhatra along with Inspector Lod Tari and ZPM Namsai Chow Mahajini Choupoo on behalf of the district administration today visited the fire accident site and took access of the con-

tent of damaged. As an immediate relief, ZPM Namsai Chow Mahajini Choupoo assured to provide CGI sheets to the victim.

The fire department when contacted by some villagers, the personal from the fire department informed that they have not received any complain of any fire accident in the area.

ATSU to hold peaceful rally at Itanagar over delaying in investigation of late Kali Bulo’s murdered case A Staff Reporter Itanagar, May 31: Following the delay in investigations related to the murder of Assistant Teacher late Kali Bulo, the All Tagin Students' Union (ATSU) today informed that it would hold a peaceful rally from Indira Gandhi Park to the Chief Minister's Bungalow on June 9 next.

Addressing the media at the press club, ATSU president Raju Ging Malling said “that it has been almost nine months since late Bulo was murdered at his place of posting in Mechukha on 3 August, 2015 and the authorities are yet to make any headway in the case, and nor has the victim's family

received the ex-gratia as assured by the state government”.

Apart from the investigation into his murder, Malling also demanded that the police should search and arrest the vandalizers of the memorial stone erected in the name of late Bulo, which was vandalized on 14 August, the very next day after its erection last year.

Reportedly, a CCTV footage shows a vehicle in which the vandalizers had arrived, but the police is yet to take any measures to apprehend them.

The union claimed that they had also met with the Superintendent of Police, Aalo on

October 7 last who had assured them that the case would be solved within three months, but has failed to deliver.

Accordingly, the union demanded that the case be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation for fresh investigations, and demanded immediate compensation for the aggrieved family.

It also demanded immediate disciplinary action against the inquiry team of Mechukha Police and the Special Investigation Team for the alleged intentional delay in apprehending those involved in the murder of late Bulo and in damaging the memorial stone.

Mining factory operator manhandles another employee ET Correspondent Margherita, May 31: Today a heinous incident took place at ANE Mining Company limited situated at Tirap Colliery where an operator name Tejender Singh who hails from Punjab attacked another employee name Nirmal Saikia who belongs to Dhemaji district with a sharp dagger today at the morning hours inside the work place. Nirmal Saikia got severely injured and was immediately taken to Central Hospital Margherita after that for better treatment doctor

shifted to Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh. Prabaldip Gogoi Mining Supervisor of ANE Mining Company Private Limited said that from the last two months we are not getting our salary so from work the last 2 days we have gone to strike from our work where Tejender Singh intentionally attacked Nirmal Saikia with a sharp dagger.

Meanwhile Ledo Police have taken Tejender Singh into their own Custody.

There are total five private Coal Mining Companies under NECF Coal India

Limited Margherita many employees who are engaged at the Private Coal Mining Companies are not properly getting their salaries on time hence many incident took place at the work place of these Private Coal Minings said an Employee of a Private Coal Mining Company.

Meanwhile Sanjeeb Baruah General Secretary of Purvattor Khadaan Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) has condemned the heinous incident and demand strict punishment of the guilty Tejender Singh.

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Sivasagar students shine in HSLC Amlan Kalita of Amguri Gyan Bikash Vidyapith bagged the 14th position by securing 572 marks.

ET Correspondent Sivasagar, May 31: This historical district of Sivasagar once again won laurels in the field of education by bagging positions in the top 20 in the High School Leaving Certificate Examination, 2016. A festive atmosphere prevailed in the entire Sivasagar district after the declaration of the results.

Among the rank holders, Aparna Gogoi is from Sonari Sankardev Sishu Niketan who has secured 4th position by scoring 584 marks. Borsha Khatiwara secured the 8th position and scored 579 marks from Demow Sankardev Sishu Vidya Niketan, while Soumabha Talukdar,

Saptarshi Konwar and Partha Pratim Chutia of Moran St. Joseph School secured 9th, 12th and 14th positions by scoring 577, 574 and 572 marks respec-

tively. From the Demow HS School, Romin Gogoi bagged the 11th rank by scoring 575 marks, while Mrigashri Dehingia and Aparajita Konwar, both

Rangia Samarjyoti Army apprehends four hardcore secured 3rd position of KLO at Kokrajhar in HSLC Exam ET Correspondent mander of Kokrajhar District, ET Correspondent Rangia, May 31: Samarjyoti Kalita student of Rangia Shankardev Sishu Niketan secured 3rd position in HSLC examination. He is the son of Kailash Kalita Asstt. teacher and Bulu Kalita of Village Garaka. He secured total 586 marks out of which 94 in Assamese, 96 in English, 100 in Gen Maths, 97 in Adv Maths, 99 in Gen science and 100 in Social science. Total percentage is 97.7. Talking to the reporter Samarjyoti said that he studied 8 to 9 hrs daily. All the teachers of his school including parents helped him a lot in his study. A good cricket player Samarjyoti also a book lover. He likes the Books of Homen Borgohain and APJ Abdul Kalam. He wants to be a good teacher in future. He will take admission in Cotton collage, Guwahati. After the result all the students and teachers of his school organize a colorful procession with band. They also burst crackers and distributed sweets to the public. He expresses his gratitude to his parents and teachers who helped him in his study.

The newly elected MLA of Rangia constituency Bhabesh Kalita visited the school to offer his best wishes to the brilliant student and teachers. He also announced a sum of Rs 5 lakhs for the development of the school. He will also bear all the expenditure for the study of Samarjyoti Kalita, He said.

Rangia, May 31: Based on specific information, Army and Kokrajhar Police launched a joint search operation on May 30 and apprehended four hardcore terrorists of Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) from village Kalipukhri in Kokrajhar District. The apprehended terrorists included top leaders and were identified as Mridul Roy, Area Commander of Kokrajhar District, a 38th batch trained cadre in Myanmar, Dhananjay Roy Dhorkha, Dy Area Com-

also 38th batch trained in Myanmar. The other two terrorists have been identified as Kanak Roy and Konu Jeet Roy, both locally trained terrorists.

Four Pistols, three hand grenades, few rounds ammunitions, some incriminating documents and demand notes of KLO were recovered from the terrorists.

Army has been carrying out sustained operations in the area to ensure that these terrorist organizations do not get an opportunity to recoup.

Storm hurt five, killed three cattle in Jorhat today ET Correspondent Jorhat, May 31: A heavy cyclonic storm washed off several parts of North, South areas of Jorhat district here this morning which hurt 11 persons, 10 cattle seriously when CIC roof and huge tree fell on three separate residents in areas of Gorumora, Nam Deouri gaon under Pulibor Police Station in Jorhat district here today.

All 11 were admitted at the Jorhat Medical College Hospital but were released after primary first aid. While 10 cattle were injured and has been suffering from walking problem as heavy pressure f the roof and the tree confined the cattle in one place which

made them t remain in one place for several hours following which they have received injury in their leg, informed Dr. Sinha who was treating the cattle at Nam Deouri gaon in Nourth-south Jorhat area.

It may be mention that the storm lost properties including crops mostly n the areas of Gorumora, Kokilamukh, Nam Deouri, Uppor Depuri, Mazor Deouri, Neuol gaon, Ahom gaon, Uppor Kokila etc. The administration has been assessing the actual loss of property and cattle by the cyclone type of storm which lasted for over half an hour, informed administrative sources here.

from Simaluguri HS School secured 13th position by scoring 573 marks. Another student Manashjyoti Baruah from Simaluguri HS School bagged 12th position.

Holy Name School, Sivasagar basked in glory by bagging four top positions. Manali Gogoi secured 15th position (571), Pratyasha Kalita secured 16th position (570), Bhashwati Mech secured 17th position (569) while Nafisha Sultana bagged 18th position (568). The other students who secured 16th position are Ashim Ranjan Bora of Sankardev Sishu Bidya Niketan and Abhigyan Baruah of Nazira Bortola HS School. There are two students from Sibsagar Govt. HS & MP School who secured 18th

Sivasagar DLSA observes World No Tobacco Day

ET Correspondent Sivasagar, May 31: The District Legal Service Authority (DLSA) of Sivasagar observed World No Tobacco Day with various programmes here in the district on Tuesday. Many lawyers of Sivasagar, including youths and students from Sivasagar Commerce College, rallied out through the streets of Sivasagar town and displayed banners and placards where the social and health risks of tobacco were written. The programme was aimed at sensitizing the public on the social and health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

To mark the occasion DLSA had submitted a memorandum to Additional CJM,

District Judge, Additional Deputy Commissioner D N Morang, Superintendent of Police, Sivasagar and Municipal Board for better implementation of Tobacco Act 2003, signed by Rupak Razzak (sec) DLSA. It is to be mentioned that Parliament of India enacted COPTA act in 2003 to prohibit advertisement and regulation of tobacco business in India. The Act put restriction on tobacco products including cigarettes, gutkha , panmasala (containing tobacco), cigarette, beedi , snuff, chewing tobacco, tooth powder containing tobacco. Advocate Ranjit Saikia, Bijoy B u r a g o h a i n , Bikash,Srimanta, Anjal, Rupali,Chandrma and Secretary of Commerce College were also participated the programme.

and 19th positions by scoring 568 and 567 marks respectively are Jiukrishnan Kashyap and Jafrad Ahmed.

Another student from Bezbaruah HS School Puja Bora secured 18th position.Two students from Betbari HS School, Fardinand Phukan and Samiran Buragohain secured 17th and 20th positions respectively by scoring 569 and 566 marks.

Anurag Borah of Sapekhati HS School secured 17th position, while Ujjibit Baruah, a student from Bishrampur HS School bagged 18th position. The other students who secured 20th positions are Ashtha Mahanta of Phuleswari Girls HS School, Tahmid Aftab of Geleky Jatiya Vidyalay.

Haflong boy brings laurel to Dima Hasao

ET Correspondent, Haflong, May 31: Haflong boy, Thairingdao Langthasa son of Biten and Mobita Langthasa of Surath Nagar Haflong and the Student of Haflong Don Bosco brought laurel to the entire district of Dima Hasao by securing 18th position in the just declared result of HSLC-2016.

Thairingdao secured 568 out of 600 and letter mark in the all the subjects.

Talking to media Thairingdao expressed his happiness and gave all the credit of his suc-

cess to his teachers and his family. He loves to see TV, listening music and of course newspaper reading.

In his message to his younger students Langthasa said “Consistence in learning is the secret of success. Never disobey teachers and seniors because their blessings and guidance also help us for such success in our life”.

Proud mother of Langthasa, Mobita Langthasa said that, her son was sincere in study since childhood and always listen them. He never disobeyed them.

Brave hearted women of Assam yet to receive due recognition: Dr. Anima Guha ET Correspondent Sonari, May 31: “A number of brave hearted women of Assam have laid their lives for the state. We find their names in the pages of Assam history.

But with the passage of time people is seem forgetting their did. Sadly they have not even been given due recognition by the government.” This was stated by veteran educationist and writer Dr. Anima Guha after receiving the Birangana Mulagabhoru award which was presented to her by the Charaideo District committee of Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad, Assam (TAYPA) in a meeting held in Sonari recently. In her speech she urged the newly formed state government to take steps to establish the names of those brave women in national level. The meeting

which was held in BPBMHS School playground was presided over by Robin Konwar, ex-principal of Sonari Collageand was inaugurated

by Lohit Gogoi, Working President of TAYPA. The meeting was also addressed by Jorhat Lok Sabha MP Kamakhaya Prasad Tassa,

Sonari MLA Tapan Kr. Gogoi, Mahmora MLA Jogen Mohan, AASU General Secretary Lurinjyoti Gogoi, AJYCP President Biraj Talukdar and TAYPA President Pankaj Borgohain among others. The souvenir published on the occasion was released by Dr. Anil Saikia, Ex-principal of Moran Collage.

Digboi Vivekananda Academy scored cent percent in HSLC results ET Correspondent Digboi, May 31: Digboi Powai based Viveknanda Academy outshines the rest in Digboi with its cent per cent academic outcome in the HSLC examination 2016 under SEBA Board. Following the result declared on Tuesday morning the happiness among the parents, students and teachers of various performing schools knew no bounds.

According to formal sources, out of 21 candidates appearing from Viveknanda Academy 8 stood first Division, 9 scored 2nd Division and 3 secured Star marks with 1 receiving distinction, thus making it cent percent among the rest in Digboi Centre.

However, Digboi RD Engish Academy narrowly escaped this year and with its pass percentage 98.63, 67 out of 73 appeared scored 1division while 5 stood 2nd division with 32 stars including 5 distinctions. Sumi Gupta has been the topper in the school who scored 89.17 percentge.

Similarly jatiya Vidyalay witnesses 93.93 pass percentage with 31 students appearing 29 passed with 12 first Division, 13 Second Division while 5 stood 3rd Division with 3 scoring star marks.

Meanwhile, the performace of Digboi High school, Play House School, Shishu Niketan has been below expectations whose percentages stood merely at 80 %, 78.57 and 72.54 respectively.

Similarly, performance of other schools including the Sowmer Vidyapith, Bhimpather Bapuji High School, Rastriya Vidyalaya, Nehru Child, Balika Vidyapith, Ramdev Bishnu Siksha Mandir has simply shocked the schoolers, parents and conscious and learned groups of Digboi with its 68 %, 60.97 %, 55.55%, 47.82% , 46.87% and 30.30 % respectively.

Expressing concerns at the diminishing academic outcome of various schools under Digboi circle, shocked learned scholars opined that timely evaluation and assessments of these institutions and all other factors affecting the quality education must be carried out in time by the concerned competent authority.

Auditions for Sunsilk Mega Miss North East and Fair & Lovely Dibrugarh students’ bring laurels in Men Mega Mister North East to be organized in Guwahati HSLC exam

A Staff Reporter Guwahati, May 31: The auditions for the region’s most popular pageants Sunsilk Mega Miss North East and Fair & Lovely Men Mega Mister North East will be organized by Mega Entertainment, north east’s largest fashion and pageant event organizer today at Reliance Trends, Lachit Nagar, Guwahati. Through these auditions, the pageant organizers selected 50 delegates each from the male and female candidates from the eight northeastern states, who will vie for the coveted title of Sunsilk Mega Miss North East, supported by Fashion Partner Reliance Trends, Hospitality Partner Radisson Blu and Fast Track Entry Partner Vodafone U, informed in a press release issued from Life Purple Media Pvt. ltd.

Prior to this, auditions were held in Itanagar on 20th May, Dibrugarh on 22nd May and Silchar on 26th May, Agartala on 28th May and Imphal on 29th May.

The shows are inspired by fashionpreneur Abhijit Singha the power house of fashion pageant industry of

tion than with Mega Miss North east where all the young girls from different walks of life write their story in their own way, and might we say, in style!

the region and will feature the most beautiful young women and dashing young men from the eight north eastern states- Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, who will travel to the host city for the Grand Finale. During the strong competition the contestants will be judged in various categories. Jessica Marbaniang from Meghalaya, Sunsilk

Mega Miss North East 2015, and Babul Boro, Fair & Lovely Men Mega Mister North East will crown the winners at the conclusion of both the pageants.

Sunsilk, India’s premium hair-care brand announces a one-of-its kind association with Mega Entertainment, northeast’s largest fashion and pageant event organizer. As the hair-care partner for this much awaited contest, Sunsilk celebrates

the free-spirited, joyful and confident girl. Sunsilk recognizes that today’s young girl is spontaneous and loves to express herself through her hair. For this girl her hair is often an emotional roller coaster. Sunsilk understands this and has designed its wash and care range to address the most common hair dramas around the globe. Given the spirit that the Sunsilk girl embodies, there could not have been a better associa-

Sunsilk also gives girls a chance to get a direct entry into the semifinal by participating in the “Sunsilk Wild Card Contest”. Sunsilk, known for its creatively ingenuous hair hacks; gives a chance to the aspirants to “hack” their way into the contest and stand an equal chance of winning the pageant. After all, Sunsilk is a girl’s perfect ally that ensures that she looks her gorgeous best with hair that perfectly prepped-conditioned and styled and always on her side.

Mega Mister North East 2016 will also have a special wild card segment powered by Axe Signature, where five contestants will earn direct entry into the semifinals. For this, each contestant will have to answer a few questions to make sure that they “Don’t Fade Away” into the list of numerous contestants who appeared for the auditions.

The Sunsilk Mega Miss

North East 2016 prize package includes: cash prize of Rs 50000, gifts from pageant sponsors, opportunity to become the face of Sunsilk’s print and outdoor campaigns and and opportunity to walk the biggest fashion event of the country Lakmé Fashion Week for Reliance Trends in Mumbai. The Fair & Lovely Men Mega Mister North East 2016 prize package includes: cash prize of Rs. 50,000, gifts from pageant sponsors, opportunity to become a showstopper during North East Fashion Weekend.

Besides, winners of both the pageants will win travel opportunities in South East Asian countries with ICSI, professional representation

by Mega Entertainment, public relations and reputation management for one year by Life’s Purple. The winners will also be offered a professional grooming session, which would guide them further on how to carry themselves forward in the professional sphere.

Besides, the winners also get the opportunity to walk the ramp in various national and international shows.

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Abhipsha Bharadwaj of Little Flower HS School, Dibrugarh secured the 4th rank in the state with 584 marks (97.3%). The daughter of Bhaskar Jyoti Bharadwaj and Juri Devi of Jiban Phukan Nagar, Dibrugarh she loves singing, art and quiz. She plans to study science from Salt Brook Academy and has future plans of cracking the IAS after doing engineering.

The other rank holders from Salt Brook School, Dibrugarh are Ankita Chowdhury (9th), Angad Borchetia (10th), Abhinav Phukan (11th), Suryavijoy Kar (11th), Mouryadeep Gogoi (14th), Madhurjya Kakoti (15th), Anubhav Chaliha (16th), Swapnaneel Dowerah (17th) and Joyshree Handique (20th).

Little Flower HS School, Dibrugarh students Nikita Ghosh (9th), Kalyani Emon Gogoi (13th), Rayashree Amin (13th) and Prayashi Goswami (16th) also found a place among the toppers.

Salt Brook School, Dibrugarh student Ayon Phukan secured the 6th rank aggregating 582 marks (97%). Dedicating his success to his parents Ujjal and Bornali Phukan apart from his school teachers, he expressed his desire of pursuing the medical field in the future.

Two students of St Mary’s School, Dibrugarh Bandita Phukan (13th) and Antra Phukan (16th) secured positions. Similarly, there were two rank holders from Don Bosco HS School, Dibrugarh, Suruj Jyoti Dutta (12th) and Wajahat Yusuf (20th).

Altogether, 30 students from the district secured ranks.

Olimpriya Gogoi, a student of Shankardev Vidya Niketan, Dibrugarh secured the 17th rank.

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All Assam 8th, 11th and District Tobacco Control Cell, Sonitpur 16th position on HSLC observed World No Tobacco Day 2016 at Demow

ET Correspondent Demow, May 31: Three talented students of Demow areas under Demow police station get all Assam position at 8th, 11th and 16th.

Where 8th position Borokha Hatibora, from Lambudar Borgohain Sishunicaton, Demow. She gets total marks 579 where Assamese 94, English 95, General Maths 99 , General Science 97, Social Science 97 and Advance Mathematics 97. In 11th position Rohin Gogoi from St. Mary’s School, Demow. He gets total marks 575, where Assamese 95, English 92, General Maths 99 , General Science 95, Social Science 96 and Advance Mathematics 98. In 16th position Asim Ranjan Bora, from Lambudar Borgohain Sishunicaton, Demow. He get total marks 570 where Assamese 95, English 91,

General Maths 99 , General Science 96, Social Science 95 and Advance Mathematics 94. On the other hand in HCB Model English School results 100% where Ananya Gogoi get distinction , obtain marks 527 where English 81, Assamese 80, Maths 92, Social Science 94, General Science 88 and Ad Mathematics 92. Dushmanta Madhab Kalita (L. Maths 87, Eng 89, SSt. 84, G Sc. 83 , Ad.Maths 81) and Kabir Borgohain (L. Eng 87, Maths 80, SSt. 82) gets star marks each. Yeshmin Sultana, Nakul Rana were get both 1st division. In Boruah Changmai Chha janajati High Schools Aditra Raidingiya get distinction and obtain marks 527 where Assamese 84, English 89, Maths 91, General Science 96, Social Science 95 and Hindi 72.

Several thousands of condensed oil seized from Makum, 2 arrested Spl correspondent Tinsukia, May 31: Makum police on Tuesday seized 2000 liters of condensed oil from a Bolero pick-up vehicle, which was moving towards Tinsukia and arrested the driver of the vehicle namely on Santosh Kumar Singh. Based on leads provided by him during interrogation by Makum police station Officer - in - charge

Bhaskar Saikia, Makum police raided a residence of one Bhala Shah at Gorbasti. During the raid police recovered another 1000 liters of condensed oil and arrested the son of Bhala Shah, namely Sushil Shah. Police has registered a case and is carrying its investigation. It may be mentioned that condensed oil is a type of crude oil stolen from oil India limited pipelines.

Beneficiaries awarded with loan approval letter by the CGM, SBI, North-East Zone ET Correspondent Tezpur, May 31: Yet in another endevour “Drishtee” one of the frontline non-profitable social organizations recently awarded a total of 25 skilled beneficiaries trained under the banner of the organization at an august function organized by Drishtee, Sonitpur and in Association with RBO, Tezpur under the aegis of Divisional Commander, Drishtee, Sonitpur, Pabitra Koch at Hotel Heritage here recently by Chief General Manager, State Bank Of India, North Eastern Circle, PVSLN Murthy.

It is to be mentioned here that Drishtee is a social enterprise which attempts to address the issue of rural economic development and accessibility by working with rural communities across the nation usually through entrepreneurs and micro-enterprises.

More importantly it has been creating sustainable business models since it’s inception that create economic advantages and livelihood opportunities for all concerned.

However, giving away the special award to the trained skilled beneficiaries, PVSLN Murthy observed with a commitment that in the days to come the organization supported by SBI would always be stimulating in taking forward the skilled persons thereby creating

entrepreneurs.

In the programme, altogether 37 SBI Drishtee customer service point (CSPs) were also awarded with trophy and certificates for their best performance by the dignitaries. The event conducted by Vice President, Zonal Head, NE, Drishtee, Paragdhar Konwar and AGM, Tezpur RBO, P Kumar was graced by Deputy General Manager, Agriculture, SBI, R. Borkotoki, Deputy General Manager, Jorhat (South) SBI , Tilak Dhar, , Founder Director, Drishtee, Satyan Mishra, Retd DGM, SBI & Mentor, Drishtee, Tilak Das, Senior ADO, Agricultural Department, Sonitpur, Pranjal Sharma among others. At the end of the programme, Tilak Das subsequently offered vote of thanks. It was followed by felicitating the VC, Tezpur University, Dr. (Prof) Mihir Kanti Chowdhury by Chief General Manager, State Bank of India, North Eastern Circle, PVSLN Murthy. Giving warm felicitation to the noted academician Murthy apprised him for whom the university has been able to achieve a unique milestone in the academic field securing 5th position among the premier universities across the country thereby sustaining the dignity of the martyrs of the six years long Assam agitation.

Awareness program by Marwari Yuva Manch Tinsukia Branch on World No Tobacco day in association with legal district administration, Indian medical association and Indian Dental Association. Pic - Sidharth Singh

ET Correspondent Tezpur, May 31: District Tobacco control cell, Sonitpur today observed World No Tobacco Day by special programmes like Mass posturing across the Sonitpur district, leaflet distribution and awareness meeting at school of Nursing Complex. The awareness meeting was Presided over by Dr. Juri Bhattacharrya, Joint director of health Services, Sonitpur. In her speech she told that in spite of food value and harmful to the body 39% of 15 yrs aged group people are addicted with various kinds of to-

bacco products.

Dr. Durlov Ch Saikia District Tobacco Control cell, Sonitpur explained the aim of the meeting with an emphasis of importance of the day. “Tobacco is the main cause of Cancer in our body; about 40% cancers are caused by tobacco. Tobacco contains about 4000 chemical out of which 438 chemical caused cancer.”

He said adding tobacco contains nicotine which is more addictive drug than morphine and cocaine. Tobacco also contains different toxic substance like tar, benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, benzene, hydrogen

cyanide, arsenic, cadmium, ammonia lead which are carcinogenic. Dr. Saikia also highlighted that tobacco may also cause heart diseases, lung diseases, diabetic mellitus etc. Dr. Saikia emphasized on Cigarate and other tobacco product Act (COPTA) 2003 that Clue 4—prohibition of smoking in public place, clue 5—prohibition of advertisement of cigarettes and other tobacco products, clue 6(A) - prohibition on sale of cigarettes or other tobacco products to below 18yrs old person, clue 6(B)—restriction on trade and commerce of tobacco

Two died on road mishaps in Kokrajhar ET Correspondent Kokrajhar,May 31: Two persons succumbed to hospital and four others received injuries at a road mishap at Titaguri along the JD Road this evening in Kokrajhar district.

According to police, a Tata Sumo vehicle bound for Haltugaon from Kokrajhar town on over speeding hit

several motorbikes, alto car and commuters where two succumbed to hospital and four others received serious injuries in the incident. The Sumo vehicle bearing Registration No.AS16A-8661.The death was identified as Nijwm Brahma, a staff of NRL oil depot and Binode Yadav. The injures were

immediately rushed to MRM Hospital and RNB civil Hospital,were identified as Kairul Islam,Nirmal Debnath, Streeling Basumatary and Paresh Chandra Barman.

Police officer said that the incident took place around 5 pm this evening where two died and four others rec e i v e d

injured.Investigation is on into incident, police officer added. ‘A vehcile coming from Kokrajhar bound for Haltugaon on over speeding hit several motorbikes and cars on the road along JD Road at Titaguri near Naga garage this evening.

The vehicle strongly hit him and received injury, said Kairul who received injury.

Private schools’ better results than government schools ET Correspondent Kokrajhar, May 31: Private managed schools saw better results than government schools in BTAD region with three students spotted in top 20 positions in HSLC examination and a student spotted 3rd in Assam High Madrasa, besides Chirang and Kokrajhar district saw first and third position respectively from bottom-line amongst the state in the result performance.

Two students from St. Antony’s English Medium School, Gossaigaon in Kokrajhar district-Sakhil Mahmud got 16th and Saurab Kumar Sarkar got 20th position while Mahan Pradhan of Diamond English School, Harisinga from Udalguri district got 20th position in the HSLC declared results. Rezzaque Ali Sheik of Nabajyoti High Madrasa,Howriapet, Sapkata of Kokrajhar district spotted third position in the declared Assam High Madrasa examination on Tuesday, who were brought glorious moment among citizens in the BTAD region.

The UN Academy, a private managed Bodo medium school in Kokrajhar

scripted 99.23 % pass percentage, BPCM Babyland English Medium School done 91% pass percentage while Government HS & MP School, Kokrajhar scored only 41% pass percentage in results.

Altogether 130 out of 131 appeared students from UN Academy, passed with 96 in first and 34 in second division, besides a student scored distinction and 13 star marks in the HSLC examination which recorded 99.23% pass percentage. A total of 81 out of 89 appeared students from BPCM Babyland English Medium School passed with 64 in first and 17 in second division getting 12 distinction and 14 star marks which recorded 91% pass percentage. Government HS & MP School, Kokrajhar has made only 41% pass percentage with 8 in first, 34 in second and 89 in third division, which has saw low pass percentage in a government schools in the region. A total of 131 passed out of 319 appeared students from the school.

With today’s result declaration, Chirang recorded 42.11 % pass percentage which spotted

first position from bottomline, Kokrajhar got 50.20 % and spotted third from bottom-line, Baksa 57.06% and Udalguri 53.44 % pass percentage in the entire region.

The private managed school teachers expressed their partial satisfied with the results declaration because they wanted more good results, but could not brought cent percent results. Krishna Gopal Basumatary, Director, UN Academy said, ‘We had hope of getting more results, but today we are getting only 99 pass percentage in the result which is not satisfied for us’, he said adding that the students will bring more gaining results next year through dedication their studies.

Jayanta Kumar Roy, principal of Govt HS & MP School reacting to the result declaration said that the school could not show good results for the lackadaisical attitudes from government towards solutions of the school facing issue and problems. Therefore, government school is performing low percentage results.

‘Our school recorded only 41 % pass percentage due to facing several crisis and problems in the school because 28 numbers of teach-

ers’ posts lying vacant. Most of the teachers, who are in the school, were engaged in NRC, election duties, which is the main cause of getting low percentage in the result.

The school authority had urged the state government to fulfill vacancy, but government declined to the issues’, Roy said.

Jagadish Prasad Brahma, IS Kokrajhar said that over all Kokrajhar district was recorded 50.20% pass percentage this years’ HSLC result with two students spotted in top 20 and a student scripted third spot in High Madrasa in the district. He has congratulated all passing students and wished successful career in their life.

On the question of private schools’ performing better results than government schools, Brahma said that the private schools sustain to gain better results than government schools only due to best dedication and guardians also consciousness to the education. Those students who are taking education in government schools are coming from poor family and economically backward, which is one of the main reasons of the poor result show in government schools, he added.

13 rank holder shines Nalbari district

ET Correspondent Nalbari, May 31: A total of 13 students of Nalbari district secured position among top 20 in the HSLC examination result declared here today. Of them nine students of Nalbari town found their names among the rank holders.

Three students from MNC Balika Vidyapith Karishma Barman (5th position), Murchana Madhukalya (7th), and Jahnabi Chakravarty (15th) stood the position among top 20. While talking to this Correspondent Karishma said that she has an aim to become a doctor or engineer in future. Presently she will be admitted in science stream in a Nalbari based college.

Similarly, Mrchana want

A student from Shankardev Vidya Niketan Tonmoy Das secured 5th position. Similarly Dhrupad Deka of Gangapukhuri Barkuriha high school secured 12th position.

to become a good teacher while Jahnabi has an aim to become an administrative officer.

Besides three students of Sankardev Vidya Niketan of Nalbari Chinmoy Kashyap (7th), Manash Kamal Basishtha (15th) and Pushpanjali Rajbangshi (17) also succeed to hold the ranks. Two girls students of Little Flowers

School of Nalbari town Shibashree Goswami (15th) and Meghna Haloi (17th) also brings laurel to the district securing position among the rank holders. Another student Himadri Kashyap of Ananda Vidya Niketan stood 18th rank in the HSLC examination. The students of rural areas of the district also shine the result.

A girl from Bongaon HS School Simi Rabha also stood the 17th position in the examination.Another student Bhaskarjyoti Deka of Eden Valley Academy, Chamata secured 14th position. On the other hand the Nalbari also secured third position in the passed percentage. The 73.69 percent passed includes 2,407 in first division, 3483 in second division and 2,403 in third divisions.

substance within 100yrd of educational institution.

The Awareness Rally was Flag off by Yadav Saikia, Addl. Deputy Commissioner Sonitpur and he explained danger affect of tobacco in our body and request adolescent to avoid it.

The awareness meeting and awareness Rally was attended by student of Nursing School, Student of Govt.

Boys , Bengali boys, Bengali girls, Rastrabhasha High School, Darrang college, NGO, NCC, police Dept., SSB Cadre and they took oath to make Sonitpur District as Tobacco free district.

Car lifter arrested in Bokajan ET Correspondent Bokajan, May 31: Acting on a tip-off, the Khatkhati Police recovered a stolen Toyota Fortuner car from possession of one Harichand Gupta of Bokajan. Much to the surprise of the local peoples, Gupta is a well settled business man in the heart of Bokajan town and is believed to be a millionaire.

The car is reported to have been lifted from Haryana.

Gupta is also accused of tem-

pering the chassis no. of the said vehicle. However, he claims to have brought the car from a person named Ajay who delivered it at his doorsteps in Bokajan. Ajay is said to be running a used car dealer in Delhi.

Police hints a possible interstate racket of car lifters involved in this lucrative illegal business. Gupta was produced at Diphu court and has been remanded to 6 days judicial custody for further interrogation.

6 brilliant students from Assam secure rank in HSLC final examination ET Correspondent Tezpur, May 31: The People in around Tezpur town today felt proud as a total of six students from three different schools located at the heart of the town brought glory to their schools as well as to their city by achieving different ranks in the HSLC final Examination (2016) result that was declared today by SEBA. Brasel Borkakoty of Don Bosco High School secured 14th rank with a total mark of 572. Tanma Bordoloi, Kanchan Prajapoti, Raksha Jalan and Salankrita Gogoi of St. Josheph Convent School secured respectively 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th position with total mark of 569, 568, 567 and 566. Likewise, Pratiksha Baruah of Sankardeva Sisu Vidya Niketan managed to secure the 20th position with a total mark 566.

However, while interacting with this correspondent, Brasel Borkakoty son of Dr. Jiten Borkakoty and Jyotshna Borkakoty and a resident of Mission Chariali Lachit Nagar who has secured the 14th Position, expressing his future plan of his study said that he would study at Solmara Army Public school at science stream.

Tanma Bordoloi daughter of Manik Chandra Bordoloi

and Karabi Bora of Barahalia area here said that she would study at Darrang College here in Commerce stream as she has aim of becoming a chartered accountant. Kanchan Prajapoti daughter of Prahlad Kumar Prajapati and Anju Prajapati of LDS Road (Garwan Patty) here said that she would study at Darrang College in Science stream and she has an aim of going for medical science.

Raksha Jalan daughter of Rajesh Jalan and Risha Jalan said that she would study at Cotton College and her aim is to be an engineer.

Salankrita Gogoi daughter of Girin Kumar Gogoi and Dr. Tutumoni Handique said that she would study at Salonibari Army Public School in science stream and has an aim of becoming engineer or a fashion designer. Pratiksha Baruah, daughter of Pranab Kumar Baruah and Dipali Baruah of Uddayan Path near majgaon here said that she would study at Dibrugarh Salt Brook School and has an aim of becoming a doctor in future. At Gohpur Barangabari, Sarmistha Mahanta secured 11th position with a total mark 575 from Morning star High School and Sauvick Bhuyan secured 11th position with a total mark 575.

Fourth position holder Arpana Gogoi of Sonari wishes to become a renowned writer ET Correspondent Sonari, May31: Arpana Gogoi, a student of Shankardev Sishu Bidaya Niketan, Sonari, who secured fourth position in this year’s Assam High School Living Certificate ( HSLC ) examination wish to become a renowned writer. Talking to this correspondent the meritorious student informed that she has been influenced by grate writers of Assam including Dr. Bhobendranath Saikia and wished to become renowned by writing novels and poems in future. It’s worth mentioning here that Arpana is the daughter of Nireswar Gogoi and Rumi Gogoi, of Hatipukhuri village near here. Arpana who secured total 584 marks ( 97 % ) got 100 in Maths, 95 in

English, 97 in Assamese, 96 in General Science, 97 in Social Science and 99 in Advance Maths. Arpana informed that she had studied for 6-7 hours before the exams. She used to read news papers and magazines during her leisure time. Now she wishes to get admission in Science stream in any college in Sonari. Tapan Kr. Gogoi, MLA Sonari and Sarat Borkatoki, former education minister of Assam have congratulated Arpana on her success.

Two more students from Charaideo district have secured their name in top twenty lists this year. They include Anurag Baruah(17th) of Sapekhati Shankardev Sishu Bidaya Niketan and Ujjibita Baruah(18th) of Bisrampur Jatiaya Bidayalay.

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Congress not able to digest 'chaiwala' being a PM: BJP on Sonia Gandhi New Delhi, May.31: Taking a strong exception to Congress president Sonia Gandhi referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'shahenshah' while retorting to allegations levelled against her son-inlaw Robert Vadra, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday said the grand old party is not able to digest the fact that a 'chaiwala' (tea-seller) has risen to become the Prime Minister of the nation.

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra lashed out at the Congress president, saying her remarks were 'absolutely deplorable'. He added that the Congress needs to be explained what 'shahenshah' means, as it is them who have run the country 'like their fiefdom' during their decades long rule.

"A shahenshah is the person who considers this country and the party as their fiefdom. And who other than Gandhi's can be called shahenshahs.

They have been ruling this country as if this country was their fiefdom. Mrs. Indira

Gandhi was responsible for the emergency in this country.

That is shehenshah-ism. That is dynasty rule," Patra told.

He said the Prime Minister has risen from a humble background to the top post because of his hard work and blessings of the people. "As far as the Prime Minister is concerned, he is a poor man.

He is a chaiwala who has risen gradually because of his hard work. Because of the blessings of the people of India he has become the pm of India," Patra said.

"When a poor man becomes the PM of the country, it is very difficult for the dynasts to digest it and that is the reason as to why out of frustration Mrs. Gandhi and the Congress party are making such kinds of allegations," he added. Echoing similar views, BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain said that the 'Shahenshah' and 'Shehzada' culture exits in the Congress party, adding that the Prime Minister is the 'pradhan sevak' of the country. He said

Meet 106-year-old Changezi who cautioned Bhagat Singh against British!

Naseem Mirza Changezi New Delhi, May 31 : Naseem Mirza Changezi, who is thriving at the ripe age of 106, has claimed to have met revolutionary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in 1929, while the latter was living in Delhi's Jama Masjid area and cautioned him against the power of the British.

Changezi, who was himself a freedom fighter, was given the task of ensuing regular supply of food to the young Bhagat Singh while he lived in disguise planning the bombing in the central legislative assembly.

"Shaheed Bhagat Singh wanted to see a free India. He wanted to show the British that in spite of such strengthened security, he came inside the Parliament. I tried to dissuade him, but he would not listen to me. I cautioned him about the British, told him either you will be hanged to death or you will be given life imprisonment," Changezi told ANI. Bhagat Singh was hanged in 1931 in Lahore jail, while Changezi is still alive. "If the government knew about me giving shelter to Bhagat Singh, then even I would have been hanged," he added. Expressing disappointment, Changezi said India may have got independence, but it failed to achieve Bhagat Singh's vision of freedom that sought a society where all communities and religions would live in complete harmony and peace.

"During the British rule, the Indians used to live in peace and brotherhood.this was not the scenario what it is now. This is not the out-

come of the dream which we dreamt. We wanted unity, but what is happening? If the freedom fighters come and see this condition, then they would rather go back," he added.

A freedom fighter himself, Changezi revealed how revolutionary leader Rashbehari Bose formed the roots of the Indian National Congress (INC) in Delhi and taught the youth to make bombs.

"He went to Punjab and taught the youth to make bombs. Then he moved to Japan. Subhash Chandra Bose went there and formed the roots of the Indian National Congress. He was going to Germany for some work where his ship capsized and he died. I was also a freedom fighter, but I didn't want to die and I wanted to see India's freedom," he added.

Bragging that no doctor could uncover his secret to a long life, the 106year-old said when people ask him remedies for increasing life span, it was simply to eat less, talk less and sleep less.

Going down the memory lane, Changezi shared his fascination of playing Hockey with legendary player Dhyan Chand during his youth.

"I used to practice Hockey in the evening. I was a Hockey champion.

Dhyan Chand used to play with me," he added.

Changezi was felicitated by the Delhi Legislative Assembly on March 23, after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unveiled the busts of martyrs Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev in the assembly premises on the occasion of 'Shaheedi Diwas (Martyrs' Day)'. (ANI)

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra that instead of congratulating the BJP for their achievements in the last two-years, the Congress is criticising them.

"The nation is developing, farmers are happy and foreign exchange reserves are on a rise, but Congress and Sonia ji can't see all this. Sonia ji is calling Modi ji a 'Shahenshah', she should know that on the first day itself he (PM Modi) had said that he is 'pradhan sevak' (prime servant).

The Prime Minister is serving the nation as a 'pradhan sevak' of mother

India," he said.

"Shahenshah and Shehzada culture exists in Congress and not in the BJP. The Prime Minister is duty bound to prevent wrongdoing, no matter who it is?," he added. Retorting to allegations levelled against her son-inlaw Robert Vadra that a controversial arms dealer bought a 'benami' or proxy-owned mansion in London for him in 2009, Sonia Gandhiearlier said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led-NDA government is resorting to new lows everyday to

achieve their target of 'Congress free India' and dared the Centre to launch a probe.

Gandhi further castigated the two year bash celebrated by the NDA cadre and termed the event which took place at India gate last week as unethical. "I have never seen anything of this sort in my entire life. A prime Minister is a Prime Minister not a Shahenshah (emperor). At a time when the nation is reeling under drought and is suffering from poverty, such celebrations are not ethical," Gandhi said.

According to reports, Vadra is being probed after Income Tax raids on

arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari revealed alleged links between the two and cryptic references to a London property. However, Robert Vadra's lawyers have outrightly denied the charges.

Last month, enforcement agencies raided 18 sites owned by Bhandari. After which it divulged in its reports Vadra and his executive assistant exchanged emails discussing nitty-gritty's for an accommodation in London (12 Ellerton House, Bryanston Square) bought for 19 lakh GBP (Rs 19 crore) in October 2009 and sold in June 2010. (ANI)

"A shahenshah is the person who considers this country and the party as their fiefdom. And who other than Gandhi's can be called shahenshahs.

They have been ruling this country as if this country was their fiefdom. Mrs. Indira Gandhi was responsible for the emergency in this country. That is shehenshah-ism. That is dynasty rule,"-Says Sambit Patra

Diesel car ban: NGT seeks report from all states on pollution levels New Delhi, May 31: Amid the see-sawing developments over the much debated upon diesel car ban in several states in the nation, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday gave three weeks time to all states to furnish a report on the pollution levels in their worst affected cities.

The next hearing in the matter is on July 11, in which all states will have to present data on vehicular population, pollution from dust and the two most polluted cities in their respective states to the NGT. During the hearing today, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Pinky Anand told the NGT that about eight per cent FDI under 'Make in India' has come from the auto industry and that the sector also generates em-

ployment opportunities "We don't want the industry to suffer, which is why the government has brought fuel guidelines.

The whole idea is that people must prosper. The NGT passed an order but the same was stayed by the High Court. There aren't enough evidences to show that diesel vehicles are causing more pollution," Anand told the media here after the hearing. Anand, who is representing the Centre in the matter, asserted that there must be a broad plan for a long, short and medium term to curb pollution.

The Auto manufacturers Association also conveyed to the NGT that vehicular pollution was not the sole cause of pollution and that cars above 2000 cc were not the major source. Earlier, the

NGT seeks report from all states on pollution levels NGT bench after hearing a petition filed by Lawyers Environmental Awareness Forum (LEAF) ordered that diesel vehicles over 10-yearold may not be allowed to ply in six cities, including Thiruvana n t h a p u r a m , Kothamangalam, Thrissur and Kozhikode.

The bench also directed

the traffic police to take action and charge a fine of Rs. 5,000 as environment compensation from defaulters. The petition had demanded toxic gases by the old diesel vehicles such as lorries and buses should be immediately curtailed and a strict rule should be brought for it.

(ANI)

DCW issues notices on human trafficking to various Dept along with Delhi Police New Delhi, May 31: The Delhi Commission for Women on Tuesday issued notices to Department of Women and Child Development, Delhi Police, Directorate of Prosecution and Department of Health and Family Welfare to ascertain the status of implementation of the decisions taken by the state level coordination committee on combating trafficking that was convened under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary of Delhi Government. DCW Chairperson Swati Maliwal Jaihind stated that trafficking is growing in Delhi. Sincere and immediate steps need to be taken by both the Central and Sate Government to stop the same.

Notice to directorate of prosecution: DCW has sought information from Director of Directorate of Prosecution regarding number of FIRs which were registered with respect to human trafficking, in 2015 along with

copies of the FIRs; total cases pending challan as on date along with number of cases challaned with respect to human trafficking in 2015 and number of convictions and acquittals in the year 2015.

Notice to department of Women and Child Development: It has also issued a notice to Department of Women and Child Development and sought information on multiple decisions. It was stated by the Department that a survey of women sex workers was being envisaged to be undertaken shortly and on the basis of the results, a draft rehabilitation policy for trafficking victims and sex workers will be proposed.

A plan for the identification and construction of residential schools for children of sex workers and to facilitate their admission into the same was also discussed. The Commission has sought details with regard to the status of the same. The Commission also sought

information on the possibility of video conferencing facilities for trafficked victims, as discussed in the meeting.

Notice to Delhi police: The Delhi Police has a vital role in curbing human trafficking. Delhi Police is also a member of the State Level Coordination Committee on Combating Trafficking, therefore the DCW has issued a notice to Delhi Police seeking details regarding update on the status of nominating a Senior Officer to head the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), to receive intelligence inputs directly regarding the same.

The Commission has also sought year-wise data of the past three years, till date, regarding how many girls or women have been rescued till date, with FIR numbers and brief case details where girls were rescued but no FIR was filed subsequently. Standard operating procedure followed by police for

and upon rescuing a woman was also sought.

The Commission has also sought the steps taken or proposed to be taken by Delhi Police for strengthening Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTU) in Delhi along with number of FIRs which were registered with respect to human trafficking, in 2015 along with copies of the FIRs and number of cases challaned with respect to human trafficking, in 2015 along with number of cases pending challan as on date.

Notice to the Department of Health: In the meeting of the State Level Coordination Committee on Combating Trafficking it was decided that the Health Department will set up a mobile dispensary at G.B.Road and extend the opening hours of the existing dispensary. A notice has been issued regarding issue of health cards for sex workers in G.B.Road.

(ANI)

`Sick` Tanmay Bhatt should be beaten publicly with hunters: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut Mumbai, May 31: The Shiv Sena on Tuesday lashed out at AIB comedian Tanmay Bhatt for his 'infamous' roast on cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and singer Lata Mangeshkar by using the face swap tool on Snapchat, saying that such 'sick' people should be beaten with hunters in public.

"I guess Tanmay Bhatt and all involved in such actions (making fun of Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar) is sick. These people should be beaten with hunters in public," Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut told. "Lata ji and Sachin Tendulkar are not political leaders. There would be no culture in the nation if non-political leaders like Sachin and Lata ji are criticised in the name of freedom of speech and expression,"

he added.

The Shiv Sena had yesterday dubbed Bhat's video on Facebook titled 'Sachin vs Lata Civil War' as a 'desperate publicity stunt' and said it is a clear violation of freedom of speech. Shiv Sena spokesperson Neelam Ghore said that Tanmay wouldn't have dared to feature the twp legends in such a derogatory video had they been sturdy politicians.

Ghore has sent a mail to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urging him to ensure that necessary action against the AIB comedian is taken at the earliest. In addition to this, she has also sent the same memorandum to the Mumbai Police. The video went viral soon after and the comedian faced a lot of ire. (ANI)

Major blow for AOL as NGT rejects compensation plea New Delhi, May 31: In a major blow to Art of Living foundation, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday rejected its plea to pay the compensation of Rs.4.75 crore by bank guarantee, for the violation of environment norms during a cultural event organized in March.

The AOL, in its application had stated that it is in the process of preparing a proposal laying down parameters/methodology for collection of scientific data/evidence regarding assessment of actual environmental damage, if any, and hopes to persuade NGT that, "damage, if any, is neither permanent nor irreversible but in fact remediable".

The NGT stated that the AOL Foundation lacks bonafide as it did stay on its commitment to pay the fine. The tribunal said the AOL has been engaging in multiple litigations in order to not pay the fine.

On March 9, the NGT had refused to prohibit the World Culture Festival on the bank of Yamuna, but slapped a fine of Rs. 5 crore on the foundation for damaging biodiversity of the ecologically sensitive Yamuna floodplains.

On May10, the foundation had issued a clarification over a NGT notice to its founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for his alleged remarks against the green panel, saying the allegations against the spiritual leader were 'completely false' and based merely on 'newspaper reports'.

The NGT issued a notice to Ravi Shankar for his alleged remarks, that the fine imposed by the green panel for organising an event on banks of river Yamuna was politically motivated. The NGT had asked why should not contempt of court proceedings be initiated against him and has directed Ravi Shankar to file a reply to it latest by May 25. (ANI)

Major blow for AOL as NGT rejects compensation plea

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Staggering Rise in Internally Displaced Persons in Afghanistan: Amnesty International Kabul, May 31: Amnesty International (AI), in a new report, has said that the number of Afghans displaced by violence and poverty has more than doubled over the past three years, from 500,000 to 1.2 million.

The report, My Children Will Die This Winter: Afghanistan's Broken Promise to the Displaced, states the organization found a dramatic surge in recent years of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Afghanistan.

Based on the researchers' visits to Afghanistan in November 2015 and February 2016, the reports said the IDPs face numerous problems including inadequate shelter, a lack of food and water as well as access to education, Two Pakistani women arrested for transferring classified docs to ISIS in Afghanistan Kabul, May 31: Two Pakistani women have been arrested by the Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANSDF) for transferring classified documents to loyalists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria ( ISIS) terrorist group. Both were arrested from the vicinity of Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province where the ISIS loyalists are active in a number of its districts.

The provincial government's media office said the women were detained in the vicinity of Kot district, an area which has been a stronghold of the terrorist group since they launched their operations in Afghanistan.

The documents seized from the two women included information on how to make explosive devices and other weapons. Meanwhile, the two women are reportedly in custody of the security personnel and an investigation is underway.(ANI)

healthcare and employment. The report also casts light on the country's forgotten victims of war who have fled their homes but remain displaced within the country's borders.

"While the world's attention seems to have moved on from Afghanistan, we risk forgetting the plight of those left behind by the conflict," Champa Patel said, Amnesty International's South Asia director as saying. She added, "Even after fleeing their homes to seek safety, increasing numbers of Afghans are languishing in appalling conditions in their own country, and fighting for their survival with no end in sight."

The report underlined

yond the country's border.

The report highlighted that despite Afghan authorities promising to improve the conditions IDPs, it found that forced evictions from both government and private actors were a daily threat.

The Afghan government in 2014 endorsed a new National Policy on Internally Displaced Persons.

Staggering Rise in Internally Displaced Persons in Afghanistan that since being forced to flee their homes, IDP children's education has been interrupted and adults have been reduced to chronic unemployment.

Growing insecurity and a faltering economy were the major factors behind

"Growing insecurity and a faltering economy were the major factors behind an increasing number of people fleeing their homes and communities in recent years, the report cited. According to reports, Afghans form one of the world's largest refugee populations, with an estimated 2.6 million Afghan citizens living beyond the country's border."

Australia war dead repatriated from Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, May 31 : Half a century after they died, the bodies of 32 Australian soldiers and their dependents, many of whom were killed in the Vietnam War, were returned home from Malaysia on Monday. In a sombre ceremony, their flag-draped coffins were loaded onto Australian airforce planes by a military guard of honour as a bugle sounded the Last Post.

Australia sent more than 60,000 troops to fight in the Vietnam War and 521

were killed. Soldiers were buried in the nearest Commonwealth cemetery unless their families could pay for repatriation to Australia.

"As a soldier, I am proud that the remains can be brought closer to their loved ones," said Abdullah Sani Mohamed, the Army Museum Director, who oversees Terendak Military Cemetery in Malaysia, where the Australians were buried.

He said 21 of the deceased were Australian soldiers killed in Viet-

nam, three had been killed in the fight against communist insurgents in Malaysia, and eight others were family members. In 1966, Australia changed the repatriation policy so that all fallen soldiers would be taken home.

Last year, the government offered to pay for the repatriation of any soldiers buried overseas prior to the policy change, with 33 families accepting the offer. Another body will be repatriated from Kranji Cemetery in Singapore, the

Australian government said in a statement.

The remains in Malaysia were driven from Terendak Military Cemetery to Subang Airbase, west of the capital Kuala Lumpur, in white vans early today. The caskets, draped with the Australian flag, were carried onto two waiting Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft, as top brass and officials from both countries looked on.

Family members of the deceased, including

Christopher Bowtell, whose grandfather Robert Walter Bowtell died in the Vietnam War, were at the event.

"He is finally coming home," Bowtell, who also serves in the Australian army, told , adding that his family were "pretty excited -- it is going to be quite an experience". The coffins will be flown to Richmond Royal Australian Air Force Base, where families of the servicemen and civilians will gather for a ceremony Thursday.(PTI)

Six militants slapped death for 2015 Ashulia bank heist Dhaka, May 31: Six militants of banned outfits Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and Ansarullah Bangla Team have been given death sentences for the bank heist of Ashulia last year that led to death of eight people. Apart from them, one has been handed life term, two have been given three years in jail while two others of the militant groups have been acquitted as charges brought against them could not be proved, reports the Daily Star.

Those who have been slapped death sentences are Borhan Uddin, Saiful alias Al Amin, Mahfuzur

Six militants of banned outfits Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and Ansarullah Bangla Team have been given death sentences for the bank heist of Ashulia

Seven Indian fishermen apprehended

by Lankan Navy Federal Alliance to hold monthColombo, May 31: Seven Indian fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navyassisted by the country's Coast Guard for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in its waters. The Navy personnel arrested the seven fishermen along with an Indian fishing trawler while fishing in Sri Lankan waters northwest of Thalaimannar,reports Lanka Page.

The arrested fishermen have been handed over to the Mannar Fisheries Inspector for onward action. Tamil Nadu Fishermen with mechanized boats resumed fishing after the Indian state's 45 day ban on fishing in the eastern coastal zone ended on the midnight Sunday.(ANI)

an increasing number of people fleeing their homes and communities in recent years, the report cited. According to reports, Afghans form one of the world's largest refugee populations, with an estimated 2.6 million Afghan citizens living be-

However, Amnesty International found that the policy has not delivered for IDPs. Very little has been done in practice despite comprehensive approach outlined. Amnesty International reported that the situation of internally displaced has worsened in the period since the policy was introduced. (ANI)

Islam alias Sumon alias Jamil, Jashim Uddin, Palash alias Sohel Rana and Mintu Prodhan. Ukil Hasan was sentenced to life term imprisonment

long relay hunger strike

Federal Alliance to hold month-long relay hunger strike

Kathmandu, May 31: The Federal Alliance protesting against the Nepal's Constitution which was promulgated last year, has called on a month long relay hunger strike.

According to the Federal Alliance coordinator and Federal Socialist ForumNepal Chairman Upendra Yadav, the alliance would hold relay hunger strike from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day, from June 7 to July 15, in Kathmandu. Each constituent members would

participate in the protest.

Yadav said that in order to make the protest more effective, various cultural and literary performances would be held during the hunger strike. The alliance said it would launch other protest programmes later, maintaining that the protests would not stop till their demands were met. Amongst other demands, the main demand of the Alliance is rewriting of the Constitution which they call discriminatory.(ANI)

while Abdul Baten and Shahjahan Jamadar to three years. Mozammel Haque and Babul Sarder have been acquitted.

The order was passed by

Dhaka District and Session Judges' Court Judge S.M. Kuddus Zaman in presence of the 10 convicts. Palash alias Sohel Rana is on the run. Last year, on April 21, a gang of 8-10 persons aged between 25 and 40 years shot dead seven people in Ashulia Industrial Area on the outskirts of Dhaka. During the heist, they also hurled bombs and attacked bank officials, clients and locals with sharp weapons and later escaped.

One of the robbers were beaten to death while fleeing with about Tk 35 lakh after looting from a branch of Bangladesh

Commerce Bank Limited in broad daylight.

Ashulia police last December, submitted two charge sheets -- one for the killings and robbery, and the other for possessing explosives. The case lodged for possessing explosives is pending with another court in Dhaka.

During the investigation, the Ashulia police discovered involvement of thirteen people in the killings and robbery. The mastermind of the robbery, Abdullah Al Baki, died in a shootout with law enforcers in November last year, while one of the 13 was killed by the mob. (ANI)

Afghanistan, Pak. territory should not be used against each other: Sartaj Aziz Kabul, May 31: Sartaj Aziz, the Pakistani foreign affairs adviser has said that Kabul and Islamabad should not allow the use of their respective territories against each other.

Aziz, during a meeting with Afghan Ambassador Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal, reportedly expressed serious concerns over the U.S. drone strikes in its country, reports the Khaama Press.

The meeting between both diplomats followed days after the Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan's Balochistan province. Bilateral ties, the border situation the Afghan reconciliation process, and several matters of importance including the fate of Afghan peace process following the death of Mansour were reportedly also discussed between

Lankan doctors' go on token strike over faulty transfer, appointment policies

Lankan doctors' go on token strike over faulty transfer, appointment policies Colombo, May 31: Two unions representing doctors in Sri Lanka have said that it is observing a strike today in protest against the the transfer of doctors in complete violation of the existing medical transfer policy.

The island wide strike began at 8 a.m. and lasted till noon in state hospitals in all districts except Colombo, Gampaha and Kegalle districts which were affected by floods and landslides, reports the Colombo Page web site. GMOA Assistant Secretary Dr. Samantha Ananda was quoted, as saying that the children, maternity, cancer hospitals and renal units were excluded from the trade union action while emer-

gency units will be maintained as usual.

Issuing a statement, the doctors' union said they reached the decision due to the political interference in the appointment and transfer of doctors.

The GMOA said the discussions with the subject minister to resolve the issue were not successful and hence decided to take trade union action.

They also called for the resignation of Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne and requested the President to appoint a suitable person in his place. The Director General of Health Services, Dr. Palitha Mahipala, dismissed the allegations levelled by the association. (ANI)

Afghanistan warned of soaring violence under new Taliban chief Haibatullah

Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam chief Maulana Samiul Haq Lahore, May 31: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam chief Maulana Samiul Haq has warned that Afghanistan would see a surge in violence following the ascension of new Taliban leader Mullah Haibatullah. Defence of Pakistan Council (DPC) meeting, he said that those who think Haibatullah is a mere cleric and a seminary preacher will soon see his skills as a militant commander.

But Haq has placed the blame on the United States for the rise of the new Taliban Chief and the impending violence under his regime. "It was America that resorted to violence again; the assassination of Mullah Mansour is nothing short of murder," he added. The martyrdom of Mullah

Mansour will eventually help unite all the Taliban, since everybody will realise that talking peace with the US is futile." Haq said.

But when asked whether he had any links or was in touch with the new Taliban leadership, he evaded the question, saying, "Everybody knows everybody now - this is the digital age and they are in touch with the whole world."

A resolution passed at the DPC meeting said that the US had stabbed Pakistan in the back by killing Mansour and called for blocking all Nato supplies to Afghanistan. The meeting also slammed India over the Kashmir issue, but also blamed the Pakistani government for its efforts to develop friendly relations with India. (ANI)

At least 16 bus passengers killed by Taliban in northern Afghanistan carried out an air strike on the leader of the Afghan Taliban, probably killing him in a remote area just inside the Pakistan border in an operation.

Sartaj Aziz, the Pakistani foreign affairs adviser

Kabul, May 31 : At least 16 bus passengers have been killed and dozens were taken hostage after the Taliban pulled them out from several buses in northern Afghanistan.

both sides. Aziz's remarks comes as the Afghan officials have long been critizing Pakistan for allowing the insurgent groups use its soil as a safe haven to plan and co-

Sayed Mahmood Danish, spokesman for the governor ofKunduz province, was quoted by the Express Tribune, as saying that the Taliban shot dead 16 passengers on Tuesday.

Earlier, the United States

Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry told Reuters that Afghanistan must limit military gains by the Taliban and offer incentives to the insurgents to revive a faltering peace effort.(ANI)

ordinate attacks in Afghanistan. The Taliban group and the notorious Haqqani terrorist network leadership councils are believed to be based in Pakistan.(ANI)

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Institutional Autonomy and Governance of Universities Two years on Narendra Modi-led central government Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government completed two years on May 26, while Anandiben Patel completed two years in office as Gujarat Chief Minister on May 22. Two years and counting is what Prime Minister Modi and the BJP are saying. After their unexpected victory in May 2014, and the change in course they have attempted for the Indian economy since, two years is enough of a time to begin to pass Photo: 1.bp.blogspot judgment.

The sentiments continue to echo even after two years as reflected in the results of recent state elections. The challenge to transform India from a socialist society to a modern capitalist economy seemed to be initially accepted and eloquently demonstrated in an announcement to abolish the Planning Commission from Red Fort. But, that fervor has dampened thereafter. Whereas on corruption, the government has come out heavily by deregulating and simplifying laws, but still more could have been done like introducing transparency in funding of political parties, as is done in the US. Corruption negatively impacts macro-economic stability and sustainable economic growth. To mitigate corruption, important factors are transparency in decision making, enhancing rule of law, deregulation and simplification of rules. There are, however, bright spots too to mention such as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna finds pride of a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. As many as 1.8 crore accounts were opened in different banks in the first week itself (from 23 to 29 August, 2014).

And by May this year, 21.74 crore accounts had been opened with a deposit of Rs 37,445 crore through this scheme. This apart, it must be said that a lot of fund leakage has been stopped in the MGNREGA and PDS. Do you know that by now, 3.5 crore multiple or ghost beneficiaries have been eliminated from the subsidised LPG rolls? This resulted in savings worth Rs 14,672 crore. The party has its own highs and lows during the past two years. If 2014 was a great year for the party with impressive victories in Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, it suffered humiliating defeats in the Delhi and Bihar Assembly polls, and the Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh civic body elections in 2015. And this year, the BJP has done very well in Assam forming a government for the first time in coalition with Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland People's Front. But their fortunes will be put to the test next year when Uttar Pradesh and Punjab go to the polls.

Cancer on the rise Awareness is the key The north-eastern part of India has the highest incidence of cancer in the country, according to the latest report of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). In men, age-adjusted incidence rate of all types of cancers is the highest in Aizawl district of Mizoram followed by East Khasi Hills (Meghalaya) and Mizoram state. In women, the highest incidence is in Aizawl district followed by Kamrup urban district (Assam) and Mizoram state. ICMR's "Three Year Report of Population Based Cancer Registries 2009 2011" has used data collected over three years from the 25 population-based cancer registries (PBCRs) in the country. In terms of crude rate (ratio of affected people per 100,000 population), the highest rate of cancer has been seen in Aizawl district of Mizoram-168.2 men and 149.5 women per 100,000 population-followed by Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala with 143.5 men and 144.3 women per 100,000 people. Amongst the only two rural cancer registries in the country, Ahmedabad in Gujarat has higher number of men suffering from cancer than in Barshi, Maharashtra.

The data shows that 56.8 men per 100,000 people are affected in Ahmedabad compared to 48.5 in Barshi.

Barshi has higher cancer incidence among women with 59 cases per 100,000 people compared to 46.1 in Ahmedabad. Data from different PBCRs show that the most common cancers in men are that of the lung, mouth, oesophagus, stomach and nasopharynx. The most common cancers in women are that of breast, cervix, uterus, oesophagus and lung.

The number of cancer cases is increasing by the day in the state, a study conducted by B Barooah Cancer Hospital (BBCH) revealed. Assam is the worst-affected state in the northeast. In 2011-12, the maximum number of cancer cases in the hospital has been reported from Kamrup, Nagaon and Dhubri districts. In 2001-2002, the number of patients was 5,404 and it has gone up to 8,708 in 2011-12. In 2001-02, the number of deaths was 55 and it has more than doubled to 129. In 2011-12, maximum number of cases have been reported from Kamrup (986), followed by Nagaon (483) and Dhubri (239).

Even though rate of cancer cases are increasing at an alarming rate, the level of awareness is remains very low.

The report does not provide much understanding of the reasons for the increase or decrease which needs to be figured out. Also, for many of the places, data has been reported for the first time and needs to be used with caution, suggests the report. The biggest increase is seen in the cancer of corpus uteri and gall bladder in women. The increase in cancer of corpus uteri has been associated with obesity, low parity and used of oestrogen replacement therapy. Significantly, there has also been a decline in cancer of the cervix across all registries. This decline is observed in the absence of any organized screening or early detection programmes. Factors like late marriage and fewer children could be the reason for this decrease. This could also be due to increased number of institutional deliveries which lead to better maternal care and genital hygiene, says the report. This could not, however, be attributed to the use of cervical cancer vaccines as very few women are at present vaccinated in India.

Universities have always ditional universities. been autonomous by tradi- The traditional universities tion from the days of mon- have in principle a set of archy all over the world. self governing Acts and Oxford and Cambridge Statutes; these become inUniversities have over the effective consequent to the past 900 years remained nationalization soon after free to manage their re- the independence. They sources ad activities. They have gone under the doremain aumain of tonomous the public with or Pranjal Bezborah c o n t r o l without paand mantronage from the govern- agement. Thus, all the uniments even today. They versities in India have a have evolved a 'self-gov- "self governing" frameerning' structure to manage work through their Acts their affairs of governance. and Statutes but totally The Universities of Lon- controlled in every detail don and Durham founded by the governments and in the early part of the 19th their regulating bodies like century by the government UGC. continued to have, by and However, governance of large, the same self govern- higher education has being structure in line with come one of the priority arthe tradition of the older eas drawing attention of all universities. It is reflected concerned in the wake of in their formal Acts and universal demand for qualStatutes. When the British ity education. A number of have established the first committees and commisthree universities sions constituted from time (Calcutta, Bombay and to time by Government of Madras) in India, they have India to update the goveradopted the Acts and Stat- nance framework of the utes of the London Univer- universities. A couple of sity. decades ago, a comprehenIn India as of now, there are sive report on the alternatwo categories of universi- tive management system ties, one, numbering about was prepared (Gnanam 400, following the tradition Committee report) on the of the first three Indian uni- issue at the behest of versities established in MHRD and UGC. But all 1857 with model of Acts the reports remain and Statutes f London Uni- unimplemented for various versity for their gover- reasons. More recently nance and the other, num- also a few others including bering about 150, of rela- Knowledge Commission tively recent origin called and the Yaspal Committee "Deemed to be Universi- dwelled on the issue of ties" mostly the creation of governance and autonomy the UGC notified by the of universities with no tanMinistry of Human Re- gible outcome. Unless we source Development. This decide to give autonomy to second category has a set the universities and enof Memorandum of Agree- courage them to effectively ment and Rules formulated use the self governance by the UGC instead of the strategies, there is not Acts and Statutes of the tra- much scope of improving

the existing governance structure for better performance.

During the past two decades, the landscape of higher education had changed a great deal. Our institutions are no more 'public' (totally funded by the governments). It was true at the time of independence, the education was considered to be a subject of public good and therefore the government funding was a natural corollary as they needed these institutions to generate the educated workforce for nation building activities. However, by 1980s governments' budgetary position reached the limits and the governments found it difficult to support the old ones and much less the new universities. The universities were left to generate their own resources to survive. Their income now comes from many other sources such as self financing courses, tuition and other fees, distance education centers and voluntary contributions from various sources like industry, alumni and society at large.

The entire dynamics of running the university has changed. They now need the original "Self Governance" structure to survive in the changed context demands a better responsiveness to societal needs on their part and to improve the quality of education and training. They have now to compete for quality students with good infrastructural facilities and qualified faculties.

The existing Acts and Statutes provide all the flexibility for adapting to the changed contexts. They provide at the macro level

Image for representational purpose (Photo:lifesitenews) ample scope to innovate and diversify the academic programs and also provide freedom to adopt newer management strategies as and when they are in need.

They may at best need some minor corrections at the micro details depending on the contextual changes and local conditions, but they all can be done within the decentralized and democratic builtin powers of the existing Acts and Statutes. The current malady of higher education is therefore largely due to the conflict of interest between the government which would like to continue its control with less or no funding and the institutions that need more freedom to mobilize their resources both financial and managerial - to meet the challenges of changing society and to be effective.

The continuous governmental interference and over regulation and underfunding may not help in

removing the current maladies. No university can be able to develop a coherent management style, if the universities are in constant fiscal deficit and at the mercy of the bureaucrats.

The universities should be left free to evolve their own management style to withstand the vagaries of erratic funding policies and social turbulence and also to ensure quality and relevance.

Autonomy to adopt appropriate management procedures should be resorted first before considering new governance structures.

The universities may need some micro level reformative measures under the overall "Self Governance" instrument that is already in place. After all, the major administrative elements in the educational institutions are not many and could be grouped under three categories - Academic activities, Infrastructural

inputs including their maintenance and finally the Support Services.

There can be reasonable division of labour in decision making, with faculty responsible for academic matters and the higher ups like Heads of Departments, Deans and Vice Chancellor for infrastructures, maintenance and the support services. The governments can be responsible for financial solvency and societal relations.

Though public universities had some autonomy with academic matters, lack of financial autonomy has been their malady.

Governance can be democratic or totalitarian. In India we have chosen the former and let us stick with it for some time.

Pranjal Bezborah is a Professor in the Department of Commerce, Dibrugarh University.

Email id: pranjalbezborah@yahoo.com

The final journey of the "Brave Soldier" to the unknown world Finally, after only a tions remain unannight's halt at his home swered. They wanted to in Borduria village know many things from amidst his loving wife him but he did not speak and his two little chil- a single word. The whole dren and other near and night his loving wife dear ones, the brave cried, his children cried, soldier the whole H a v .

Borduria Hangpan Denhang Bosai cried but D a d a the martyr was laid to rest never to was in deep slumber. be seen again, today Though he wanted to with full military convey many things to honour amidst thou- his wife and his innocent sands of mourners. He children, he could not utdid spend only one ter a word for he was innight at his sweet home deed gone forever from with his loved ones but this transient world never without uttering a to return again. This is single word. His loving the saddest moment wife, children and rela- when someone leaves tives asked him a thou- this cruel world. The desand questions, wanting parted sleeps peacefully, to know from him why unfazed by what is going he wanted to leave them on around him because high and dry and the he is gone and hears beautiful world so soon nothing but the pain and but the brave soldier hurt in the heart and was already in eternal mind of the loved ones sleep and all the ques- left behind by him are in-

describable. As I followed the body of the martyr carried by his comrades in arms today on his last journey, a thousand thoughts crossed my already disturbed mind. As the body was lowered to

The little son hardly 7-8 years was not even aware of whom he was losing forever. His innocent eyes looked lost without any clue. When I saw his innocence my anger and hatred for the Pakistani terrorists grew more and

the dreaded grave I could see the pain and agony writ large on the faces of the martyr's wife and his children.

more and my blood boiled inside helplessly and hopelessly. Why do they (terrorists) do this?

What is the fault of the

little boy whose loving father has been snatched away from him forever?

As the lifeless body of the martyr Hav. Hangpan Dada wrapped in the national tricolour was lifted by the soldiers, sad and melancholic music played by the Assam Rifles band reverberated through the verdant hills and valleys of the non-descript sleepy Borduria village. Thousands of mourners followed the mortal remains of the brave martyr without a word being exchanged. The sea of mourners flowed like a silent river thinking about the uncertainties of life. The soldiers fired many rounds in the air as a mark of respect to the martyr but even the loud sounds of guns the martyr was so

National Food Security Act And FCI

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Sir, Time and again, we come across news relating to selling of rice in black market meant for the poor by unscrupulous officials of Food Corporation of India in league with some traders. A report published in a section of the press suggests that some FCI officials of Sivsagar with an unholy alliance with the traders sold 50 thousand quintals of rice worth Rs. 115 crore in the black market. These were meant for the cooperative societies of Sivasagar, Nazira and Charaideo from which lacs of poor people would have been benefited. Now that the cat is let out of the bag, with the unveiling of the despicable conspiracy hatched by the officials of the Sivasagar FCI, it remains to be seen how the authority at the helm takes up the matter. These corrupt officials of FCI renders the 'National Food security Act' inefficacious by their greed.

The Union minister of consumer affairs, Food and Public distribution-Ram Vilas Paswan once informed the Rajya Sabha that over Rs. 150 crore worth of food grains has been lost in transit. There is lack of proper storage facilities which encourages pilferage and corruption. On one hand, the poor of the country can barely manage a few square meals, huge amount of food grains are spoilt due to callousness and irresponsibility of the FCI officials. Will the authority at the helm take action against the corrupt officials?

Some people call, in lighter vein FCI as the 'Food Corruption of India'.

familiar with when he was alive, could not awake him from his eternal sleep. As I bade my one last adieu to the great hero, my eyes were moist with sadness and anger for 36 is too early to leave. But do the heartless terrorists realize this? Immediately after the burial rituals of the brave soldier were over, the heavens opened up and torrential rains poured down as if the forefathers of the martyr were crying up above and inundating Borduria village and the thousands of mourners with their tears. A humble homage to the martyr from an ordinary citizen of our great country....May his tribe multiply!!! (The writer is DIPRO, Tirap and can be reached at denhangbosai @yahoo.co.in or WhatsApped in 8415023508)

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What I Want To Say To Every Parent, Teacher And Child Who's Obsessed With Board Marks Ever since the board re- want to say to them. sults were declared last For the kids: week, there has been a lot Dear Kids, of brouhaha on social me- You are more valuable dia with people uploading, than the percentage you flaunting or rather an- hold. Hard work and denouncing the ninety-fives termination always reand ninety-sixes. Board sult in success. In other results! Are you serious? words, your success is Does that even in proportion to the efmatter?Will those who fort you put in. So, now have an aggregate of when you have the re75% be desult of nied the Anindita Ganguly your perright to a f o r proper and respectful life mance, learn to accept in the future? But, this dis- it as it is. You cannot go cussion is perhaps futile to back in time to improve the millions of students it anymore. But then, if about to take the board you have not achieved exams and more so for a ninety plus, it is not the the parents of such stu- end of the world for you. dents. I am not an educa- Board exams are altionist, but an average aca- ways a turn in life; they demician who feels ex- help you realise your intremely sorry for kids terests, your inclinations who are caught up in the and your near future. rat race of securing the The mark-sheet that highest percentages in the shows you the level of boards. So, this is what I performance in each

Image for representational purpose (Photo: modernschooljhansi) subject is merely based on your efforts, but are not a pre-condition of your future. Today you may not have fared well in Mathematics but tomorrow you might become an author, a lawyer or a teacher. You have a whole world with a plethora of opportunities in front of you. Your fu-

ture lies in your passion for exploring this wonderful truth.

Now, for the kids who have secured above average marks, it is indeed laudable for friends and family that you have obtained a good result.

Even you should appreciate yourself, but please

abstain yourself from being overshadowed by the thought that is your ultimate success. This is not the final destination of your life or for your education. It is a turn where you are expected to move ahead with fortitude and purposefulness. And finally, just do

Beyond The Rise Of Regional Parties: 3 Key Lessons From The State Assembly Elections Of 2016 As the recent Assembly including Amma canelections have proven, teens, Amma water, there are many important Amma Baby Kits, messages for political Amma Cement, Amma parties and pundits alike. pharmacies and Amma But, going beyond data seeds. She also introand numbers, the results duced schemes for pose serious questions women and even enfor strategists and intel- sured that freebies such lectuals creating a world as fans, laptops and of speculation. Here are mixers were given to three key Below Sabah Kochhar P o v e r t y lessons learnt from Line famithe election results: lies in the rural hamlets 1. Populism Is Here of the state. She reportTo Stay: edly provided a 100% With the All India Anna subsidy to small and Dravida Munnetra micro farmers. All of Kazhagam (AIADMK) these combined worked

and opponents alike, with many citing their reforms and schemes as being too opportunistic for "doling out sops and money".

The fact remains that despite all of the BJP-ruled center's aspirations for bullet trains and fancy technology, there are more than enough numbers of Indians whose basic needs are yet to be met. Even as the aspirational upper classes might scoff at the freebie culture, poverty and lack of access to primary resources remains a fact of

among others, many had been predicting such a downward slope for the past few years. Presently, the few places it has contested power have been with the help of regional allies instead of solely through its own merit (the RJD-JDU alliance in Bihar, the Left Front alliance for the recent Bengal elections and the DMK partnership for Tamil Nadu all proving this).

Many have criticised the party's excessive dependence on Nehru-

CM of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal with PM of India, Narendra Modi (Photo: i.ndtvimg) resuming power, "Amma" Jayalalithaa is the undisputed star of the show as she proves anti-incumbency theorists wrong.

The victory is not a sign of the AIADMK's win so much as it is the sign of Amma's power and the message that pro-poor development schemes are the way ahead.

Another case in point is the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s victory in West Bengal, once again fighting the ghost of anti-incumbency looming over the state. The TMC, who won 184 seats in 2011, significantly improved their tally to win over 210 seats in the 294-member assembly.

In her tenure, Jayalalithaa set up many social welfare schemes

in the favour of the AIADMK party.

Mamata also expanded her support base with several welfare schemes for the youth and the needy.

Theseinclude the Kanyashree scheme, which offers a monthly scholarship of Rs. 750 to girl students from financially weak families and the 'Sabuj Sathi' scheme under which cycles are distributed to students. The TMC also planned a monthly dole of Rs. 1,500 to one lakh unemployed youth in the state under the 'Yuvashree' scheme, calling it an "assistance" to meet their expenses.

Unsurprisingly, both Mamata and Jayalalithaa have been criticised by middleclasses, "intellectuals"

life in India.

The message is clear: People here voted less for caste, religion or ethnicity oriented identitybased politics, and more for basic resources, infrastructure and social development. What's dismissed as "populism" is a new kind of identity being created: one of an overarching political notion for the poor.

2. The End Of The Congress Era? With the Congress winning only Puducherry, India's 'Grand Old Party' has now lost stronghold in Assam and Kerala only to be reduced into a regional level outfit. The party's loss in Delhi to Kejriwal's AAP was only the beginning of what's turning out to be a gradual erosion.

With further losses in Maharashtra, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir,

Gandhi dynastic politics and the current face of the family's prospective leader, Rahul Gandhi, has been dubbed "Pappu" by the public and media alike (a sign of their attitudes to nepotism and inefficient leadership). With the party stronghold being seen as corrupt coupled with a lack of clarity for the country's future, even Shashi Tharoor said that it was high time the party cease introspection and take strict action instead.

"The party's core problem is that it can neither dispense with the first family nor, under current circumstances, live with them," says Pratap Bhanu Mehta of the Centre for Policy Research.

As the Congress loses out in Assam this time,

the question of whether it can reclaim the narrative of Nehruvian pluralism so as to win more seats will be the test of time. With the next two years bringing key elections in Gujarat and Karnataka, it remains to be seen if the party takes hold of the situation or bites the dust.

3. The BJP Is Now A National Level Party: Now that the BJP's Sarbananda Sonowal scored a major victory in Assam, the party has made inroads into the erstwhile Congress bastion in the North-East.

Going hand in hand with the Congress's defeat in Kerala and the pre-eminence of regional parties in Delhi, Bengal, Tamil Nadu and UP, the BJP has managed to cement itself in an otherwise fragmented polity. What worked for the BJP in Assam was the focus on local level leaders and a shift from characteristic Hindutva politicking, replete with indigenous faces like Sarbananda Sonowal and Himanta Biswa Sarma. The focus on the issue of undocumented or "illegal" Bangladeshi migrants in Assam managed to swing the tide in the BJP's favour, showing the dangerous influences of nativist identity politics.

In defeating the incumbent Congress in Assam, the oft-promised "Congress mukt Bharat" refrain might just be turning into reality.

What lies next in store for the BJP is the fate of Uttar Pradesh's elections. Even though Mayawati's BSP has been predicted to mark a comeback, the BJP can play up its Hindutva cards this time in UP, even if it didn't work in the case of Delhi or Bihar. Already the BJP has climbed to the status of the only national party, but this might just be consolidated further.

By building on anti-Muslim sentiments in parts of UP, they might just take on regional parties too.

Courtesy: Youth kiawaaz

your best and leave the rest.

For the parents: Dear Parents, Your worry, pride, disappointment and happiness over your child are understandable and justified to the extent that you accept the situation that your child is in. Again, board results are not the ultimate destiny for your child. Think about your times. You too had taken the boards, but how much have the results affected you so far? Did your marks ever help you through the difficult times in your life? Did they make you a better or a worse person? Your anxiety is justified considering that the competition is extremely difficult for kids today with the ever soaring cut-offs of the colleges, increasingly tough entrances examinations and the race to secure admis-

sion into a good college all of which is very taxing. However, when your kid was born, did you not wish that he or she grows up to become a fine and virtuous person? Please do not be swayed by how much marks the neighbour's son or daughter has secured and do not compare your child's progress with that of someone else's. Instead, consider the sincere effort that your child puts into studying. Don't let exam fear engulf your child. Your child is more precious than the boards, the competition, the percentage, the neighbourhood talks and the prestigious college seats.

For the teachers: Dear Teachers, A great social responsibility lies with you. You are the ones who create the

future citizens who carry the world forward on their shoulders. But the ultimate goal of teaching is to create a good human being. I request you to nurture the habit of acceptance in kids from a very young age.

Their marks, mark-sheet, performance and exams should not be the ultimate object of their lives.

Therefore, they need to be taught to look beyond such concerns and instead work for a higher purpose in life. Let not a ninety be the goal of the student, let the goal be to apply the best effort and aim for the best. The ability to accept success and failures as they come should feel natural to them. So, encourage them, motivate them and inspire them, for you alone can create a generation of responsible, upright citizens.

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How This Bengaluru-Based Couple Provide The Purrfect Haven For The City's Kitties Based in Bengaluru is a couple so devoted to animals that they set up a safe haven for the city's cats!

take a nap with the cats! The studio is also equipped with wireless internet that makes the space suitable for working. It's an alternate to I recently came across working from home Vishanth Raghunath and where you also have no his wife Osha's 'The Cat chance of getting Studio by stressed Furpurr' on Prachi Singla with little kitsocial media tens playing and realised how efforts around. that seem small truly make a big difference in Apart from spending the lives of many. some quality kitty-time, these cats are also up Immensely hurt when for adoption. But keepthey saw how stray and ing the best interests of abandoned cats were their feline wards in treated in Bengaluru, mind, Vishanth and Vishanth and Osha de- Osha are very proteccided to be the change, tive of who can and which led to them set- cannot interact with the ting up the cat studio. animals.

When young advertising professional Purna Lahiri heard about the studio, she convinced her dog loving husband Tarun to drop in with her for a visit.

"We spent a good deal of time there, and there was this kitten - the tiniest of the lot - not much hair, all scruffy, mangy and cute - she came over on to my lap and slept off. When she came to, I put her on Tarun's lap, and she was in heaven, loving the warmth, gently nipping his fingers and meowing happily through it all, not to mention the purring," recalls Purna.

That's it. They brought

A group of kittens (Photo: msecnd) 31-year-old Vishanth is a retail marketing analytics consultant and Osha (28) also manages a dog adoption shelter in Bengaluru city.

Their main aim is to spread awareness about Indian cats, and the benefits of adopting them, and the responsibilities that come with adopting a cat.

The studio provides a safe space for stray and abandoned cats, and also acts as a platform to bring animal rescuers and adopters together.

For animal lovers, it is an 'experience zone' where they can spend time with the cats. Those who love spending time with animals but cannot adopt can simply visit the studio and read, play, even

Since most of the cats at the studio have been rescued from extreme environments, they make sure that the next home they find is absolutely safe. They do not encourage impulsive adoptions and are very thorough while questioning potential adopters.

Even after the adoption, they keep a regular check to make sure that the animal is in safe hands.

Christina, one of the studio's recent adopters, shared, "It's an absolute stress buster to be able to play with the insanely adorable kittens.

Thanks to The Cat Studio, my husband and I found our perfect baby."

the little kitten home and named her Sundae, and since that day, they say that their lives have become brighter and happier with the kitten's presence.

Seeing how much dedication it requires to take care of these abandoned animals, I couldn't help but ask Vishanth and Osha how they managed full-time jobs and the studio.

But the immense devotion which both of them show makes it clear that they wouldn't have it any other way. They spend every free minute at the Furpurr studio, making sure that these adorable animals get the safe and loving environment they deserve. Courtesy: Youthkiawaaz

BUSINESS

DIBRUGARH, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1

Sales of Khadi units' soar 14% to Rs 37,935 crore New Delhi, May 31: India Inc may be complaining of weak rural sales due to poor rains for two years in a row, but khadi and village industries , which manufactures products ranging from honey to soaps and food to handicrafts, are cloaking a double-digit growth.

Data available shows sales of khadi and village industries shot up by over 14% to Rs 37,935 crore during 2015-16, while India's top FMCG players reported a much lower sales growth. The only exception perhaps is Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved, which claimed to have grown faster by more than doubling its turnover to Rs 5,000 crore last year. Unlike

Benefit of farmers should also be given importance by foreign players: Govt Amritsar, May 31: Foreign players looking to invest in the food processing sector will have to mandatorily invest a portion of the funds in building infrastructure at the farm gate level for the benefit of farmers, Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal has said. Badal said she is pushing for 100% FDI in the food processing sector with a purpose to raise farmers' income. "My intention behind proposing this policy was to create 'swadeshi' (local) infrastructure at the farm gate level with 'videshi' money (foreign investment)," said Badal. The policy was announced to address the requirements of farmers and food processing industry as lots of fruits and vegetables grown by farmers either do not fetch the right prices or fail to reach the market, she said. "...I feel there should be a rider in the policy to ensure that a certain percentage of FDI inflows is invested on infrastructure at the farm level, directly benefiting the farmers," she said.

The investment could be on mechanised farming, latest irrigation technologies, seeds, among others, Badal said adding better quality of farm produce is good for processing.

Badal also said the FDI inflow in food processing sector is expected to cross $1 billion in the next two years, helped by reforms in FDI space and streamlining other regulations. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Budget 201617 had announced 100% FDI in food processing on the food which is produced and processed in India. The food processing sector attracted FDIs worth $463 million during the April-February period of the last fiscal.

(Agencies)

ASCENDING PROFIT Data available shows sales of khadi and village industries shot up by over 14% to Rs 37,935 crore during 2015-16, while India's top FMCG players reported a much lower sales growth.

The only exception perhaps is Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved, which claimed to have grown faster by more than doubling its turnover to Rs 5,000 crore last year.

FMCG firms that rely on their own plants for production, khadi and village industries products are

Unlike FMCG firms that rely on their own plants for production, khadi and village industries products are manufactured by 7 lakh privately-owned household units. These units are funded through schemes such as PM's Employment Generation Programme.

While the government is pushing khadi, there is also a change in the sales mix with readymade garments now accounting for around 45% compared to nearly 30% two years ago.

Khadi fabric and garments sales witnessed a 29% growth and crossed Rs 1,500 crore mark for the first time.

Air India for instance has placed a Rs 8 crore order to source khadi products for kits given to first and business class travellers.

manufactured by 7 lakh privately-owned household units. These units are funded through

schemes such as PM's Employment Generation Programme. A small part of the produce is sold

through Khadi Boards and outlets owned by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). The majority of products, which could be henna, papad or agarbattis, is directly sold through private shops. Unlike Patanjali, which has launched a high-decibel campaign, village industry sales have been driven by an aggressive distribution push, including to institutional buyers such as Air India and Indian Railways, said KVIC chairman VK Saxena. Air India for instance has placed a Rs 8 crore order to source khadi products for kits given to first and business class travellers.

Khadi fabric and garments sales witnessed a

29% growth and crossed Rs 1,500 crore mark for the first time. While the government is pushing khadi, there is also a change in the sales mix with readymade garments now accounting for around 45% compared to nearly 30% two years ago. KVIC is now tying up with Paytm to offer "high-end products" online. It has also entered into arrangements with companies such as Raymond and Fabindia. Sources said that KVIC will for the first time also enter into franchise agreements for around 20 new stores in Kolkata and Mumbai, with Delhi exp e c t e d t o j o i n l a t e r.

(Agencies)

Investments by SoftBank in India may surpass $10 billion Japan, May 31: Having made a string of technology investments in India, Japanese telecom and Internet giant SoftBank has said its investments in the country will top $10 billion in 5-10 years.

SoftBank, which owns one of Japan's biggest mobile carriers and a controlling stake in U.S.based Sprint Corp., will make its first $350 million investment in a solar project in India, its Chief Executive Masayoshi Son said. "We have already invested $2 billion and we are interested in investing more," he said.

"India has a great future.

We are interested in investing in Internet companies and also in solar energy. We would make strong commitments."

Mr. Son said SoftBank is looking at accelerating the pace of investments in future. "We also made a first move on solar energy. We are making $350 million investment in first project in solar (in India). We will expand. In

next 5-10 years, we will definitely make probably around $10 billion of investments," he added. In June last year, SoftBank announced a joint venture with Bharti Enterprises and Taiwan's Foxconn Technology Group to generate 20 gigawatts of renewable energy. This would entail the three partners investing about $20 billion. Mr. Son said achieving the electricity generation target would depend on power purchase agreements being signed with offtaker states, adding that "we will support it."

SoftBank's investments in the past two years include $627 million in online-retailing marketplace Snapdeal and leading a $210 million funding round in taxi-hailing app Ola Cabs. It paid $200 million for a 35 per cent stake in InMobi, an Indian mobile-advertising network. SoftBank also has a JV with the Bharti Group, Bharti SoftBank, the investments of which

SoftBank's Chief Executive Masayoshi Son. (Photo: livemint) include the mobile application Hike Messenger.

Its other investments cover real estate website Housing.com, hotelbooking app Oyo Rooms and Grofers. Mr. Son said India's market is poised for massive growth, making it an important destination for investors.

Asked whether concerns about high valuations would lead SoftBank to cut its planned investments in the country, he said, "We are very very confident about India, so we will increase invest-

ment. I am not worried. I am very very excited about the opportunity."

Mr. Son, who had previously predicted that India's e-commerce industry would become a $500 billion business in the next 10 years, is confident that it will grow exponentially. "And it will become like China and become worth hundreds of billions of dollars," he said.

Though India has lagged China on development of the Internet, SoftBank believes the country will grow strongly over the

next decade. On consolidation in the e-commerce space, he said, "We always thought that whenever there is an opportunity to win, I am sure there will be lots of cooperation." Asked what he wants from the government on renewable energy push, Mr. Son reply was "just support international standard" for paying for electricity generated and consumed. "On making investment, there is international stand on the rules. For example, if we make investment, then we want payment... there are international rules and standards and as long as India provides (that), we don't need any advantage. As long as there is parity with international standards that is enough," he said.

SoftBank, Bharti and Foxconn plan to invest in the joint venture called SBG Cleantech. India is targeting generation of 100 gigawatt of solar power by 2022, up from around 5 gigawatt. (Agencies)

Masala bonds aimed by highway min to fund road projects

Image for representational purpose. (Photo: indiatransportportal) New Delhi, May 31: The road transport and highways ministry and its road building arm, NHAI, are weighing the option of raising money through "masala bonds" as road construction activity gathers pace. Masala bonds refer to a financial instrument through which Indian companies can raise money from global markets in rupees.

Sources said a London-

based firm has approached the ministry as NHAI needs to raise about Rs 50,000 crore this year from the market to fund projects. The highways ministry has provided Rs 2,000 crore from the fuel cess to NHAI and has asked it to fend for itself. Officials said the proposal from the London-based firm is being considered.

The highway ministry has

set an ambitious target of building 15,000 km of roads and awarding projects for another 25,000 km in the current financial year. While authorities say money is not a constraint, they are exploring innovative options to access long-term funds at a cheaper rate.

An official said that the highway authority will invite expression of interest from different players to submit their proposals.

"We have received representations from different funding agencies and organisations. We will allow all of them, including the ones offering masala bonds," said the official, who did not wish to be named. Sources also said NHAI has approached SBI Caps to be the arrangers for its plan to raise money through bonds. It has started negotiations with LIC to

access long-term funds.

"We are looking at between Rs 10,000-15,000 crore funds from LIC for 15-20 years," said an official. The state-run Indian Railway Finance Corporation, the dedicated financing arm of the Indian Railways, had also toyed with the idea of raising money through masala bonds but it is yet to take off. Masala bonds were first issued by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank group, in 2014 to raise money for private sector infrastructure projects in India. These bonds are listed on the London Stock Exchange.

These are similar to Dim Sum bonds which are issued in Chinese currency.

These issues are like any off-shore bonds and are aimed at those foreign investors who want to take

exposure to Indian assets, yet are constrained from doing it directly in the Indian market or prefer to do so from their offshore location, according to the government definition of this financial instrument.

"The settlement of these bonds is done in US dollars but since they are pegged to the Indian currency, rupee, investors will directly take the currency risk or exchange rate risks. Settlement is done in US dollars because of the limited convertibility of rupee," according to the definition. In order to facilitate rupee denominated borrowing from global markets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) put in place a framework in 2015 for issuing rupeedenominated bonds overseas within the overall External Commercial Bank (ECB) policy.

(Agencies)

Officials of World Bank to come to India in June Washington, May 31: Officials from the World Bank Group would be coming to India in June 2016 for the purpose of data collection for its - Doing Business 2017annual report which is scheduled to come out in October later this year. India was ranked at 130 out of 189 economies in the world in the report released last year, a step higher as it was ranked 142 in Doing

Business 2015 report.

Speaking to a group of journalists in Washington last week, officials from the World Bank Group said that data collection begins for the report in FebruaryMarch and goes on till the end of July. The data for the report is most often finalized by September. "A team of two members would be coming for two weeks to Mumbai and Delhi in June

2016 to collect data from government as well as from the private sector," said a official from the group. The Doing business report sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium size businesses when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting areas in the

life cycle of a business, starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and labour market regulation. One of the officials from the group mentioned that several times they get queries as to why

there is no indicator which captures the level of corruption as well. The indicators are used to analyse economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why.

Officials from the World Bank Group also added that they not only collect the data and publish it but also give a chance to respective government's to challenge the same. (Agencies)

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US subpoena received

by Sun Pharma over pricing

Image for representational purpose. (Photo: cliparts) Mumbai, May 3: Sun Pharma has said its US subsidiary has received a grand jury subpoena from the US Department of Justice's antitrust division related to generic products and pricing in the US market. The summons also sought documents from Sun Pharmaceuticals about communications with competitors and others regarding the sale of generic drugs, along with corporate and employee records, the company said in a BSE filing. Sun Pharma is responding to the Justice Department's subpoena, and the outcome of the inquiry was unlikely to have any adverse material impact on operations or financial results, it added. This comes even as there's been public outcry and

congressional scrutiny in US over price increases for prescription drugs, including many older, off-patent medications, that are putting them out of reach for many patients, and increasing the burden on healthcare budgets. Reports say at a US Senate hearing in March, Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri, a Democrat, called jacking up drug prices a "sick game" in announcing a bipartisan investigation into pharmaceutical drug pricing. About 10% of generic drugs sold in the US doubled prices between July 2013 and June 2014, while half of all generic drugs hiked prices, according to a 2015 analysis of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid data. (Agencies)

Q4 net profit brings in 4% share rise of Coal India

Image for representational purpose. (Photo: topnews) Nagpur, May 31: The shares of Coal India were trading up 4% after the company posted a rise in its consolidated net profit in FY16. The coal producer's consolidated net profit for the fiscal was up 3.9% at Rs 14,274.33 crore, while revenue increased by 5.2% to Rs 78,010.12 crore. In the fourth quarter, the company's consolidated net profit was up marginally at Rs 4,247.93 crore compared to Rs 4,235.55 crore in the corre-

sponding quarter. Production was up at 165.24 million tonne from 151.86 MT in the yearago period. In a filing to the BSE, the company said that the major income of CIL's standalone financials was the dividend received from subsidiaries. Other income (including dividend from subsidiaries) stood at Rs 14,215.17 crore in the said quarter compared to Rs 9,782.76 crore in the year-ago period, the filing added. (Agencies)

20,000 tonnes of onions picked by Govt to check price during lean season Lalsagaon, May 31: Exceeding the target, the Centre has procured 20,000 tonnes of onion from farmers to create a buffer stock to be utilised for market intervention in the event of price rise during a lean season. Last year, the government had procured 8,000 tonnes of onion but it was done after the retail prices had gone through the roof to about Rs 80-90/kg. The government, however, this year decided to buy on time and set a target to procure 15,000 tonnes of onion from the rabi crop of the 2015-16 crop year (July-June).

"Onion procurement has touched 20,000 tonnes so far, higher than the set target," Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said. Nodal agencies Nafed and SFAC have procured onion at below Rs 10 per kg, which will be supplied in the market during the lean season (AugustSeptember), he said. Besides onion, Paswan said, the government has procured 40,000 tonnes of rabi pulses, espe-

cially gram and masoor. The government has set a procurement target of 1,00,000 tonnes of pulses from rabi crop, comprising 80,000 tonnes of chana and 20,000 tonnes of masoor for creating a buffer stock. The procurement of rabi pulses is still going on. Onion and pulses are being procured from the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF), which has a corpus of Rs 900 crore for this fiscal to support the market interventions. Onion production is estimated to be increased to 20.33 million tonnes in 201516 from 18.92 million tonnes in the previous year, as per government data. Whereas, pulses output is estimated to be down at 17.06 million tonnes, much lower than the demand of 23.62 million tonnes. The gap is met through imports. At present, retail onion prices are ruling at Rs 15-25/kg and pulses in the range of Rs 85-185 per kg in most parts of the country, showed government data.

(Agencies)

FAR SIGHTEDNESS Exceeding the target, the Centre has procured 20,000 tonnes of onion from farmers to create a buffer stock to be utilised for market intervention in the event of price rise during a lean season.

Last year, the government had procured 8,000 tonnes of onion but it was done after the retail prices had gone through the roof to about Rs 80-90/kg.

The government, however, this year decided to buy on time and set a target to procure 15,000 tonnes of onion from the rabi crop of the 2015-16 crop year (July-June).

Besides onion, the government has procured 40,000 tonnes of rabi pulses, especially gram and masoor.

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HORTICULTURE A Guide to Onion Farming What kind of Soil suits for Onion farming?

Onions can be cultivated in a wide range of soils from sandy loam to clay loam with good drainage facilities. The optimum pH would be 6.5-7.5.

Climatic conditions: It is adapted to temperature range of 13-24° C for vegetative stage and 1621° C for bulbing stage, 30 -35° C at maturity and harvest. The best performance can be obtained in a mild weather without the extremes of cold, heat and excess rainfall.

Season: Kharif Season May-September (Onion only) Late Kharif Season August - February (Onion only) Rabi Season October April (Onion and Garlic) Seed quantity per hectare: 7 to 9 kh/ha (Note: 1 ha = 2.48 acres) Nursery raising for Onion: Seeds are sown on raised beds of 1.2 m width and 3-4 m length.

The seedlings will be

ready for transplanting in 45-50 days after sowing.

Preparation of Soil or Field : Plough the land to get fine tilt and incorporate FYM 20 t/ha or 10 tons FYM and 5 tons poultry manure or vermi compost at the time of last ploughing. Form flat bed or broad based furrow (BBF) for planting.

Spacing: 15X10 cm for both Fertilizers: kharif season Onion 100:50:50:50 kg NPKS/ ha Late kharif Onion 150:50:50:50 kg NPKS/ ha Rabi season Onion 150:50:80:50 kg NPKS/ ha Apply 50% N and 100% P, K & S as basal dose and remaining 50% of N to be applied in two splits at 30 & 45 days after transplanting. Top dressing must be completed before bulb development.

Irrigation in Onion Farming : Irrigation is neces-

sary at the time of transplanting/dibbling of cloves and light irrigation should be done on third day after planting and subsequent irrigation will be done at 7-10 days interval depending upon the soil condition and season. Water the transplants immediately after planting. Because of the shallow root system, onions require frequent furrow irrigation. Avoid overhead irrigation, which causes foliage diseases. If the foliage has an unhealthy, yellowish tint the plants are being over-irrigated. The soil will be overly dry around an under-watered crop and may become cracked. Onions generally require 30? of irrigation during a growing season and the closer to harvest, the greater the need for water. If the onion does not get enough water it will not make a large bulb. When the necks start falling over and the onions mature,

watering should be discontinued and the soil allowed drying.

Microirrigation & Fertigation in onion farming : By using drip and sprinklers, irrigation should be done once in three days. The operating pressure for drip system is 1.5kg/cm2 and for rotary micro sprinkler is 2.5kg/cm2. Through drip, fertigation should be done by using nitrogen fertilizers (Urea).

Apply 50% N as basal dose and remaining 50% of N to be applied in seven splits (10 days interval up to 70 days after transplanting) through drip .

Weed Control and Management in Onion farming : Crop should be kept weed free for good bulb yield. For transplanted onion, pre emergence application of Oxyâurofen (Goal) @ 0.15-0.25 kg ai/ha or Fluchloralin (Basalin) @1.0kg/ha or Pendimethalin (Stomp)

3.5 l/ha combined with one hand weeding was found effective in both kharif and rabi seasons.

For onion nursery and direct seeded crop, application of Pendimethalin @3ml/litre just after sowing is found best in controlling weeds without affecting the germination, seedling growth and final stand.

Cropping Rotation : Crop rotation is very important in onion farming process Soybean in kharif season followed by onion in rabi season is the best crop rotation which improves soil fertility as well as monetary returns.

Harvesting, Yielding &Storage : Onions should be harvested at 50% neck fall stage. Follow harvesting of onion bulbs at right stage of maturity. It is important in deciding storage life of onion as bulbs may be stored for about six months.

The onion bulbs, reach

A field of onion (Photo:agrifarming) maturity when the plants cease to produce new leaves and roots. In onion, neck fall is the indication of maturity. Time of harvesting depends on several factors tike planting season, cultivar, market price and condition of the crop. In general, when about 50 percent neck fall is seen crop is harvested. Onion for storage should be fully developed. Thick neck bulbs which result due to premature harvesting do not store well. Late har-

vesting leads to increased respiration, subsequent susceptibility to diseases and excessive sprouting during prolonged storage and left in field sunburn is also noticed. Bulbs are harvested by hand pulling if soil is light; they are also harvested by hand implements. Kharif crop, since the growth continues forced toppling should be taken up to stop growth 15 days before harvesting. Onion along with tops are kept in field for 2-3 days, cur-

ing for 3-4 days is necessary to remove excess moisture from outer skin and neck to reduce shrinkage and development of Onion yield Yield: Onion (Kharif) 15-20t/ha Onion (Late kharif) 30-35t/ha Onion (Rabi) 25-30t/ha Marketing Onions: Marketing is very easy, where you can supply to local wholesale stores or retail stores or even you can sell in government market yards.

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Cultivating Mushroom in India PISCICULTURE Saving the Ceniputhi- A success story A fish seed farm battles the odds to save a species intrinsically linked to Assamese folklore An endangered fish is swimming out of troubled waters in Assam. At a time when some species of indigenous fresh water fishes of the State are rapidly disappearing, a local Olive Barb, known as Ceniputhi in Assamese, is getting a kiss of life, thanks to a successful artificial breeding operation.

A team of Guwahati-based Ulubari Fish Seed Farm, led

by Dr Pratul Barman, is behind this success story of the State Fishery Department.

All it took was a set of breeders, a female and two males of the species, which produced about 50,000 spawns.

The spawns were released in nursery ponds of the farm.

In two months, they developed into fingerlings without any causality. Dr Barman says ovatide hormone was injected for induced breeding.

Dr Barman is ecstatic over the results of this artificial breeding project of a very rare, indigenous fish. Particularly since initial at-

tempts at breeding had failed. Barman gives credit to his team's unrelenting pursuit to revive a species that was once found in

National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources sent out warning signals on this fish species. There are 267 fish species found in Northeast.

Endangered fish swimming out of troubled waters in Assam (Photo: Kishore Talukdar) abundance in the natural water areas of the State. "In Assam, sighting the Ceniputhi is now rare. The status of this fish species is vulnerable in India," says Barman.

As recently as 2012, the

Of them six species are critically endangered, 31 species are endangered and 46 are vulnerable.

Interestingly, the Guwahati farm is spreading its joy.

Some 5000-odd fingerlings have been given to the

Billeshawar Temple in Nalbari for conservation.

Two progressive farmers in Nalbari, including the Jongal Balalugarh Fish Farm in Roha, have been given fingerlings free to step up population of the fish.

Debajit Barman is one of the farmers who got the fingerlings. He says an acute lack of awareness is the reason for the dwindling numbers of the fish. Debajit is ambitious. His aim is to breed two crore spawns of Ceniputhi at his farm. "Once the cultured fishes attain maturity, I will start breeding in four batches," he says.

He highlights that the Ceniputhi is linked to Assam's folklore -- all the more reason to protect it from extinction. "It's sad", he says, "that people only think of consumption and not conservation." Barman has a point here. The Ceniputhi is also a great sport fish, a favorite of anglers.

According to renowned Fishery Scientist Dr BK Bhattacharya, shrinkage of the wetland area year after year and too much of fishing are the major

causes of depletion of local fishes. The State's population is going up. It is also a state where 95 per cent people eat fish. The demand is only going up.

"The migratory habit of fish from the parent river to the wetland for feeding and breeding has been affected by the construction of embankments," says Bhattacharya. It has led to a Catch-22 situation as embankments are desperately needed so also the need to protect the fish.

The other challenge, he adds, is illegal fishing which is reducing the natural stock.

While officials are emphatic on implementing the Assam Fish Seed Act, 2005, in letter and spirit, the future of the Ceniputhi still lies in taking forward the work done at the Fish Seed Farm in Guwahati.

Hiteshwar Baruah, Assistant Fishery Officer of the Farm, says the only way to boost depleting population of the fish is to keep breeding them and releasing them into the wetland.

Courtesy: Nezine

SERICULTURE

Manipur set to worm its way up on the silk route For centuries, the women of Khurkhul village in Manipur have raised silkworms. Tens of thousands of grey worms with voracious appetites are kept in bamboo trays either in the living room or a rearing shed. They are fed fresh mulberry leaves every six hours until they spin golden yellow cocoons of raw silk.

Then, one by one, the cocoons are boiled, and the fibrous silk is unraveled and wound on to a stick. Silk is an important part of our tradition. "We need it for marriage ceremonies and it is part of our life", says 20year-old Surbala Devi.

Manipur was once a key staging post on the fabled silk route. Traders carried silk from China's Yunnan province through Myanmar, across India and finally to Afghanistan where they joined the main silk road.

Now, Manipur wants to spin tradition into profit once again. Japan's Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund (OECF) has loaned Manipur $32.77m in the first phase of a project to revitalize its silk industry. ``The Japanese built an empire out of high quality silk for parachutes and we want to do the same", said S D Sharma, director of Manipur's department of ag-

riculture. Consultants have introduced modern Japanese sericulture methods to Manipur hoping to boost production. Manipur cocoons yield up to 800 meters of raw silk thread each, compared to 1,200 meters for cocoons in Japan.

Although India is one of the world's largest silk producers, Manipur accounts for just a fraction of the 15,000 tones it produces annually.

By 2002-03 (April-March) the project leaders aim to increase Manipur's annual silk output to 328 tons from 202 tones. Sericulture accounted for 1.48 per cent of the state's real GDP of

$378.9m in 1995-96. That proportion is likely to rise sharply once the industry takes hold. Villagers who have land suitable for mulberry trees were invited to take part in the project.

About 8,690 hectares (ha) has already been selected to grow mulberry trees. The project has encouraged villagers to raise hybrid worms and trees with more leaves.

The sericulture project is still in its infancy but project officials are already thinking about the second phase, which will expand production further and look at the processing of the silk.

In Manipur, there are no

units to twist silk into thread for weaving. Raw silk is sent to Mumbai or Karnataka. OECF is due to inject more cash into the industry, but officials fear Japan's sanctions on India after the nuclear tests could delay the additional loan.

This is the first foreign funding Manipur has ever received in its history", Mr. Sharma said. If we are successful with this project, I think it will make it easier for us to get funding for other projects from abroad.

As per a report published in Economic Times on May 17, 1999 Courtesy: E-Pao

Cultivation of Mushroom has been in vogue for almost 200 years. However, commercial mushroom farming in India has started only recently. Growing mushroom under controlled condition is of recent origin. Its popularity is growing and it has become a business which is export-oriented. Today mushroom cultivation has been taken up in states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, etc. (during winter months) while earlier it was conned to Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Hilly areas.

Mushroom is an excellent source of protein, vitamins, minerals, folic acid and is a good source of iron for anemic patient. Mushrooms are of three different types: a)Button Mushroom b) Dhingri (Oyster) c) Paddy Straw Mushroom. Of all the types, button mushroom is the most popular one.

Mushroom cultivation can be done at cottage and smallscale levels besides largescale farming. There are two main types of mushroom growers in India, seasonal growers and round the year growers. Both grow white button mushroom for the domestic market and export.

The seasonal button mushroom growers are conáned to temperate areas such as Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, hilly regions of Uttar Pradesh, hilly regions of Tamil Nadu and North Eastern India, where growers take 2-3 crops of button mushrooms in a year. Also in the seasonal growers are the growers from North Western plains of India who grow one winter crop of button mushrooms and sell it fresh.

Mushroom Market potential: The main consumers of mushrooms are Chinese food restaurant, hotels, clubs and households. In big cities, mushrooms are sold through vegetable shops.

The growing domestic and export market is also the delicacy and food value provides extensive and good potential for cultivation of mushroom.

Technical details in mushroom cultivation: (a)Manufacturing process:

1) Preparing spawn (mushroom seeds): Spawns are readily available in the markets. If desired, the same can be produced and sold commercially.

2) Compost preparation: There are several mixtures for compost formation and anyone that suits the entrepreneur can be chosen.

It is prepared using wheat paddy straw into which various nutrients are added. In synthetic compost wheat straw is supplemented with nitrogen nutrients, organic and inorganic. In organic compost, horse dung is added. The compost can be prepared by long or short composting method. Only those who have pasteurizing

spawn to compost ratio is 0.5%.Trays are then arranged in tiers in the cropping room and covered with newspapers. 2% formalin is sprinkled over them. Desired room temperature is around 18'c with 95% humidity.

Casing: spawned compost is covered with sterilized hay, chalk powder etc.

Mushroom growth: Besides temperature and humidity mentioned above, proper room ventilation should be ensured.

Cropping: Mushrooms prop up in 30-35 days. These fungal fruit bodies appear in âushes and harvested when buttons are tightly closed. In a cropping cycle of 8-10

Mushrooms, though classified as vegetables in the food world, are not technically plants. They belong to the fungi kingdom(Photo: wikimedia) facility can employ short cut method. In long method 7-8 turns at regular intervals are required for a period of 28 days. Good compost is darkbrown, ammonia free, little greasiness and having 6570% moisture.

3) Spewing (mixing compost with spawns): For mixing spawn with compost any of the three procedures can be followed: " Layer spewing: Compost is divided into equal layers and spawns spread in each layer. Result is spawning in different layers. " Surface spewing: 3 to 5 cms of compost is remixed, spawns spread and covered with compost. " Through spewing: Spawns are mixed with compost and pressed. A bottle of spawns is good enough for 35 kg of compost spread over 0.75 sq.mt. area (about 2 trays). That is,

weeks an average yield of 10 kg mushroom/sq meters is feasible. Cropped mushrooms can be packed for marketing.

In developing countries mushroom cultivation is gaining more attention as a possibility to use agricultural wastes, and to help alleviate poverty and food insecurity.

Certain mushroom species are rather easy to grow while others demand more specific cultivation methods and temperature. In general, the life cycle of a crop is rather short (varying from some weeks to a few months). Once the cropping cycle is completed the spent mushroom substrate/compost (SMS) can be used as a soil conditioner, or in some cases as animal feed.

Bottom Line: Mushroom cultivation yields best proáts with minimal care and investment.

Courtesy: agrifarming

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Miao Diocese Celebrates 10th Anniversary and Jubilee of Mercy with Youth Convention

Riba, EAC Judicial Tirap District, lamented the lack of sufficient role models for the youth in the society. "You must motivate yourself, and acquire the leadership

There were 900 youth from all the eight districts of east Arunachal Pradesh attending the three-day event.

The sharing by Catholic Youth leaders on the sec-

Work , RGU, Itangar, from Luthong village, shared with the youth her success story and advised them to accept and love themselves first. She said, "Youth from our districts lack opportunity and confidence. But you should face the situation and overcome your fear."

Mr. Nepha Wangsa , Gold Medalist in Political Science from Ngissa village of Longding District told the youth to stop dropping-out. "Poverty should never be an excuse for you to dropout from schooling. I am from a humble family myself and if you have the desire and determination to succeed in life nothing would stop you",

qualities so that you can be role models for the future generation", he said.

ond day of the convention was the highlight of the event. Miss Rita Lowang , HOD Social

he added.

Dr. Wanglit Mongchan another scholar from Borduria village of Tirap

Students performing in the Miao Diocese 10th Anniversary celebration.

ET Bureau Miao, May 31 : The Diocese of Miao with its Headquarters in Miao Changlang District celebrated its 10th Anniversary of its glorious existence and the Jubilee of Mercy for Youth with a grand Youth Convention at Don Bosco School Kheti Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh from 27 to 29 May 2016.

Miao Diocese that caters to the all-round development of people in East Arunachal Pradesh is celebrating its 10th Anniversary together with the celebration of Jubilee of Mercy with the Universal Church with a series of events for different groups of people in this party of the country. The first of this series was a grand Catholic Youth Convention held at Don Bosco School Ground at Kheti village Tirap District.

Speaking on the concluding day programme, Mr.

District said your commitment to succeed combined with a disciplined life and prayer is the 'success mantra'.

All the youth enjoyed all the sessions of the conventions and were grateful to the organizing committee for organizing such a useful convention for them in Tirap District for the first time.

Mr. L. Wanglet, Ex-Minister Gov. of Arunachal Pradesh too addressed the youth and explained to them to keep up the importance of culture in life. Citing the example of Ms. Oseola McCarty, a washerwoman, who became a great example for iconic leadership, exhorted all the youth to be leaders even without portfolios.

Mr. Tajom Aboh, Parliamentary Secretary and Ex-Minister Gov. of Arunachal Pradesh too addressed the youth during the convention.

The youth also had a group sharing session in which everyone participated actively and came up with valuable suggestions to become leaders of the society.

Bishop George Pallipparambil SDB, the Bishop of Miao and the person who envisioned such an event sent his greetings and blessings to all the youth present for the convention. He said, "The youth leaders who shared their success stories are examples of the contribution of the Diocese of Miao to the society over the last 10 years. I hope

some of the delegates sitting here would be there on the stage to motivate the other youth in the next convention."

He exhorted all to say to themselves 'I can, I will and I must'. Rev. Fr. C. C. Jose, Vicar General of the Diocese of Miao

thanked all the youth for their active participation and the organizing committee for organizing such an important event like this to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Miao Diocese.

The event came to a fitting conclusion with a

colourful Grand Finale with colourful cultural dances from almost all the tribes of the east Arunachal Pradesh.

Miao Diocese was established in the year 2005 with Bishop George Pallipparambil SDB as its first Bishop.

Dibrugarh University beat Tenagkhat Sports Reporter Dibrugarh, May 31: Dibrugarh University defeated Tenagkhat Sports Association by 3-1 in the 12th C.K. Sharma invitational Football tournament organised by Dibrugarh District Sports Association at Chowkidinghee playground here today. Altogether, 20 teams participated in the tournament.

Striker Roshan Ramsingh of Dibrugarh University scored the goal in the 13thminute by deflecting from the boat of defender Abhinav Sonowal of TenagkhatSports Association.

Bishal Shaha strikes the second goal in the 32nd minutes from left wing.

In the second half, Roshan Ramsingh came heavily upon the opponents and strikes the third goal for his

team in the 49th minutes. Singh converted a pass of Bishal shaha from the corner.

Dibrugarh University showed great attacking technique in the match. On the other hand, Tenagkhat Sports Association got many chances but failed to convert into goal.

Dinesh Praja of Tenagkhat Sports Association scored the lone goal for his team in the 63rd minutes.

Praja converted the goal from the left flank.

Bishal Shaha got yellow card in the 65th minutes for foul play.

On yesterday, Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council beat Sengelijan Tea estate by 1-0. Eklavya Sonowal scored the lone goal for his team in the 51st minute.

Tomorrow, Milan Jyoti Sangha will lock horn with Jalan Football Club.

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