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The Speaker did not spell out the time-frame for summoning Gen Singh, saying proper procedure will be followed.
rushed to the well of the House urging the Speaker not to change his earlier ruling in which he had said that he will write a letter to the former Army Chief seeking an explanation from him on his controversial remarks. The ruckus began when National Conference member and Law Minister Mir Saiffullah, supported by PDP members, demanded that Gen Singh be summoned to the house instead of writing a letter to him for seeking an explanation. This prompted the Opposition PDP members to storm the well of the House

J&K Assembly Speaker to summon former Army chief General Keran operation is not like VK Singh over payoff remark, PDP Demands a time-frame Kargil, says Omar Abdullah
after which the Speaker adjourned the House for 10 minutes. As soon as the House reassembled, pandemonium continued for another 15 minutes before the Speaker adjourned the House for a second time for 20 minutes. As the 8Contd p2 SRINAGAR, OCT 09: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said here Wednesday the recently concluded 14-day operation by the Indian Army to remove intruders from the Keran sector on the Line of Control (LoC) in the state was never termed as Kargil2. Infiltrators from the Pakistan side had entered into the Kargil area of Jammu and Kashmir in May 1999, and had occupied Indian Army posts. The incident later escalated into an armed conflict and the Indian Army lost many soldiers in regaining the Indian Army posts. Speaking to reporters, the chief minister said it was the

JAMMU, OCT 09: The controversy over former Army Chief V K Singh's allegation that money was paid to ministers in Jammu and Kashmir took a new turn on Wednesday with assembly Speaker Mubarak Gul deciding to summon him on the aissued. "I will summon him (Singh) very soon," Gul said amidst uproar in the assembly which saw Opposition PDP storming the well of the House and demanding that the Speaker

set a time-frame for summoning Gen Singh. The Speaker did not spell out the time-frame for summoning Gen Singh, who had alleged money was being paid to ministers in Jammu and Kashmir for getting certain jobs done; saying proper procedure will be followed. It was not clear whether Gen Singh will be summoned before the bar of the House or to appear before the Speaker. BJP and National Panthers Party (NPP) members also

Gen Singh's revelations Gen Singh's allegations have brought disrepute aimed to mislead to army, democratic institutions: Rather Kashmiris:Mirwaiz SRINAGAR, OCT 09: Castigating
SRINAGAR, OCT 09: Expressing serious concern over the escalation in IndoPak border tension in Keran and other areas, the All Party Huriyat Conference (APHC) on Wednesday said the loss of life in the region at any given time is 8Contd p2 Rtd Gen. V. K. Singh for his controversial and inconsistent remarks, the Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs Abdul Rahim Rather on Wednesday in the Legislative Council, said that his allegations have not only brought disrepute to the Indian Army, which is considered as one of the world's most disciplined and apolitical force but also severely dented the credibility of the democratic institutions in the State. Replying to the discussion on the remarks made by Rtd Army General V. K. Singh, Rather sought credible and transparent probe into the allegations which he said have seriously undermined the entire political process and created suspicion 8Contd p2

media that has hyped the infiltration, allegedly backed by Pakistan, on the Indian side of the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir's Kupwara district as Kargil-2. Abdullah said that neither the Indian Army nor the state administration had described it as Kargil-2.

He also said that neither the state police nor the state administration were part of the operation, which was carried out solely by the Indian Army. Hence, any questions about the operation in Keran sector on the LoC should be put to the army, he said

Mehbooba accuses centre of manipulating democratic, political system in JK

SRINAGAR, OCT 09: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday accused the Centre of "manipulating" the democratic and political system of Jammu and Kashmir. "I want to send a message to the policy makers in Delhi. Please, please, you have been practising one policy in Jammu and Kashmir for the last 65 years without yielding any positive results. "You have tried to manipulate the democratic system of Jammu and Kashmir. You have discredited it by manipulating elections, by paying money, by working not through the representatives but through the agencies. Please change it," Mehbooba told reporters here. The Centre is "not very comfortable" about the functioning of the political and democratic setup in the state as there is "distrust" in their hearts, she said. "General (Retd) V K Singh's expose has brought one thing to the fore that it is all a part and parcel of Delhi's policy in Jammu and Kashmir," the PDP leader said. She said "Let Singh's disclosures be an eye-opener, let it be a test case. Those who took money be exposed, but more important is to change the Delhi's policy. Because every mainstream politician is not there for money and power. "We also want to be in power because we want to resolve the issues of the people. And

AMRITSAR, OCT 09: Supporters of Khalistan once again gathered in Golden Temple complex on Wednesday to justify and eulogize the heinous and violent acts of Sikh militants on the occasion of 21st anniversary of Sukhdev Singh Sukha and Harjinder Singh Jinda, assassins of former Army chief General AS Vaidya. Backed by Shiromani Akali Dal (B), Sikh's largest repre-

Khalistani supporters pay homage Karplus, Levitt, Warshel win 2013 Nobel chemistry prize OCT 09: to sikh terrorists in Golden Temple STOCKHOLM, Chemical experiments idealsentative body in IndiaShiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) had organized the function in Gurdwara Jhandae Bungae situated inside Golden Temple complex where bogh (concluding ceremony) of Akhand Path (uninterrupted recital of Sri Guru Granth Sahib) was performed and the family members of both assassins were bestowed upon 8Contd p2 ly take place in labs. But the ability to carry them out in real time through computers has won an Israeli, Austrian and British scientist the Nobel prize for chemistry 2013. The Nobel prize in chemistry was on Wednesday awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences jointly to Martin Karplus ( Harvard University), Michael Levitt (Stanford 8Contd p2

the PDP believes that the issue of Jammu and Kashmir and the issues of the people can be sorted out within the democratic system of this country, but only if the system is not polluted through manipulations." Mehbooba said it was because of the "u-turns" of National Conference that the Centre thinks 8Contd p2

Administration repeating Kishtwar in Rajouri: BJYM

JAMMU, OCT 09: Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) protested against the Rajouri administration by burning effigy over the police atrocities on minority Hindu's and illegal arrest of BJYM District President, District General Secretary and Vice President at Gole Market Chowk, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. The protest was led by Ishant Gupta - State Secretary BJYM, alongwith Ajay Pargal - State General Secretary BJYM, Er. Bharat Sharma & Karan Sharma State Vice Presidents Honey Singh Jamwal - State Office Secretary BJYM and other BJYM Activists. The Senior Leaders of BJP were also joined the protest demonstration which includes Sh. Jaideep Sharma - District General Secretary BJP, Kr. Rajeev Charak State Convener Training Cell BJP, Vikram Randhawa State Convener Industry & Trade Cell BJP & Balwan Singh - Gandhi nagar mandal General secretary BJP. While addressing, Ishant Gupta informed that the state administration is hell bent upon repeating Kishtwar like situation in otherwise peaceful areas of Jammu where the people belonging to both the communities have been living together maintaining communal harmony. By initiating action against the minority community in the state, particularly the Rajouri administration is engaged in flaring up a minor incident of clash among the teenagers into communal clash. Gupta said that it is a well planned conspiracy of the state government and also Rajouri civil administration to migrate the minorities Hidus from Rajouri Poonch. He added that the entire incident took place when some miscreants with intention to kill boys from minority community chased then about 200 meters long lane and beaten up the boys who only in turn attempted to defend themselves but the police instead of taking lenient view issued warrants against seven boys under section-307. It is clear that the Rajouri administration frustrated after Kishtwar happening has taken one sided action by ignoring those who chased the boys with intention to beat them. He further added that the Rajouri administration 8Contd p2

Politicians never die in riots: Rahul Gandhi

Muzaffarnagar riots but nothing more than a political conspiracy.
Aligarh/Rampur: Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that political forces in Uttar Pradesh are dividing Hindus and Muslims for electoral gains. Addressing a rally in Rampur, Rahul said the common man does not want riots and wants to live peacefully but there are forces that want to divide them on basis of religion and caste. "Politicians never die in riots, it is the poor who face the brunt," Rahul said. "We fight for the people of the country, for the poor of the country, we fight for their rights," he added. "Opposition tried to stop food security bill in Parliament. Sonia ji,

Manmohan ji fought for it. And the poor will benefit from it," he said. "Now, no one will be hungry in India. There will no mother or father who will worry that their child's stomach is empty," he said. "But Samajwadi Party doesn't want it to implement Food

Security in Uttar Pradesh, they say that it will be implemented after 2014 polls, they may be thinking that the Congress will gain if its implemented now," he said. "Opposition asks us what we have one in the past 10 years, they don't understand the problems of 8Contd p2

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KHURSHEED'S WISDOM: INDIA MUST SHOW PATIENCE!!

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ROHIT SINGH RANA As the picture on latest Pakistani infiltration in Kashmir's Keran sector starts getting clearer, the External Affairs Minister Salman Khursheed has showered priceless gems of wisdom on the nation. He contends, "I think much as we feel upset and concerned and hurt by what is happening on the border and the LoC, I think we have to show some perseverance, some patience and some fortitude to ensure that we don't play into the hands of the forces that want to create trouble." Appears some angel from heavens has come, taken seat on Salman Khursheed's shoulder and whispered priceless gems of wisdom for India, rather instruction and our foreign minister, in a characteristic loyal role of transmitter of the message, has called upon all Indians to show "some perseverance, some patience and some fortitude" while dealing with Pakistan. If argued, it is clear that according to Salman Khursheed, India has not shown any tolerance, perseverance or fortitude, when it comes to dealing with Islamabad. If it is so, then he need not be our foreign minister because he is not privy to very apparent reality of how India has dealt with Pakistan right from 1947. However, Salman Khursheed is not so nave not to know the reality. Then what makes him utter unsolicited gems of wisdom when he should have been tough. May be he in a way he is playing to the galleries or he like his Prime Minister, wants to downplay the intrusion of 30 to 40 militants at the time when he and his boss were getting overboard to meet Nawaz sharif. What was the outcome of the talks is not clear; the only thing that was revealed from the body language of the Prime Minister was that no tangible movement forward was indicated. It was like a typical stale mate of World War first trench warfare. No movement forward only stick to your position. It is also a matter of great curiosity for the people of this country to know whether our PM talked anything tough in the meeting. Astoundingly Khursheed has got overboard in placating and appeasing the political establishment of Pakistan, by playing down the intrusion bids or cease fire violations and twin terror attacks in Hiranagar and Samba. Let those who were killed by Pak terrorists go into dustbins of history. Who cares for them? The innocent army personnel and JK policemen, killed in Hiranagar or Samba will be replaced but the opportunity that Salamn finds in Nawaz's Pakistan cannot be allowed to slip by. Put in simple terms the blood of Indians spilled by Pak terror machine is dispensable. "Patience, perseverance and fortitude" of foreign minister should become now the guiding factor for carrying forward the peace process with Pakistan. Perhaps in past India has not shown such qualities and it is high time now for the country to at least show some patience in a 'Salmaninan' vision and style. In 1947 Pakistan attacked Kashmir and we showed patience, even did not occupy the whole of PoK. In 1962 Pakistan attacked in Rann of Kutch and we showed patience, in 1965 Pakistan again attacked India, we displayed perseverance even did not press for Lahore which was only six miles away, in 1971 India was again attacked and we exhibited fortitude in Shimla Agreement by returning 93000 Pakistani prisoners of war without bargaining for Kashmir. Since 1990 India is showing perseverance at the proxy war hurled on us by Pak terrorists and Pakistani army again and again repeatedly, India demonstrated some patience by not going beyond LoC. In1999 Pakistan again gave us Kargil, India expressed fortitude. Mumbai attack took place and New Delhi sat still, Parliament raid happened and India remained calm. What is more that India is expected do is a question that should be asked to Salman Khursheed. When visions get blurred and hearts turn weak man loses sight of reality. Salman Khursheed, despite his suave demeanor and oxford education has lost touch with reality. Indian people expected such a statement from someone sitting in Islamabad but unfortunately it has emanated from our own foreign minister. How tragic that those who drive o the foreign policy of the country are still living in fool's paradise and giving sermons which sound empty and unconvincing.

MR. CM ONLY MEDIA TOLD ABOUT KERAN FIRST!

The statement of the chief minister Omar Abdullah that it was media which hyped the keran encounter is a poor reflection of on the part of politicians who time and again indulge in regular media bashing. Media is only doing its duty of telling the news and projecting it to the people. News is created by the terrorists who are more than willing to enter India through innumerable points. Finding India as a convenient place to intrude and play their dirty role in destablising the country, it is only media, Mr Chief Minister which keeps the people of country abreast with the happenings. Is it not a bitter truth that had media not first raised the issue of the Keran encounter, it would have not been reported at all? The nation has a right to know what is happening at the borders and why infiltrators are coming in scores and staying put in our area. The people want to know how their elected government is safeguarding the interests of the nation whether at the borders or inside. A heavily armed group of 30 to 40 terrorists enter our area and entire nation is kept in dark. The encounter finally stretches to fifteen days and our worthy politicians say media hyped the infiltration. Should have Mr. CM, media kept mum over the issue as our government kept silence and did not want to reveal it to the people. If it is media hype then it must be done every day When political leadership fails to tell truth media will always come and do its duty. RANASAHIB

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never indulged in such practices. This was a slap on the face of V.K Singh, he added. Rather further said that V.K Singh's conduct and irresponsible statements will be marked as a black chapter in the History of the Nation and its Army. Rather said that the breach of Privilege notice given by some members of this House which has been referred by the Chairman to the Privilege Committee is not an ordinary one. He suggested that the Privilege Committee should give it serious consideration and consult constitutional experts in this regard, if need arises, adding that the House is supreme and has ample powers to deal with the situation. Later, the House unanimously passed a resolution, stating that "This House unanimously resolves that the allegations made by Rtd Army Gen. V. K. Singh should be inquired in a time bound and transparent manner by Government of India". As many as 20 members participated in the discussion that started yesterday and concluded today. Those who participated in the discussion include Devinder Singh Rana, Syed Naeem Akhtar Indrabi, Bashir Ahmad Magray, Khalid Najeeb Suhrawardi, Jehangir Hussain Mir, Naresh Kumar Gupta, Dr. Bashir Ahmad Veeri, Abdul Majid Bhat, Syed Rafiq Shah, Mohammad Muzaffar Parray, G. N. Monga, Vijay Bakaya, Sheikh Ghulam Rasool, Ali Mohammad Dar, Syed Asgar Ali, B. R. Kundal, Nurboo Gialchan, Javed Rana, G. Q. Pardesi and Ravinder Kumar Sharma.

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proceedings resumed, the Speaker called for tabling of bills and other listed business before the House but the Opposition PDP members again stormed the well. PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti suggested the House take a vote on whether to summon former Army Chief or seek an explanation from him through a letter. Gul said there was no need for voting on the issue. The PDP members, however, pressed that the Speaker set a period of one month for summoning the Army Chief. To this, the Speaker said "I may do it even before that". The MLAs of PDP, BJP and NPP shouted slogans in the well of the House leading to adjournment of the assembly sine die by the Speaker. Meanwhile, the state Legislative Council today unanimously passed a resolution asking the Centre to conduct a time-bound and transparent inquiry into Singh's allegations about payoffs to politicians of the state. "This House unanimously resolves that the allegations levelled by retired Army chief, V K Singh, should be inquired in a time-bound and transparent manner," read the resolution which was passed at the end of the two-day discussion over the issue.

to take 'lesson' from the 'martyrdom' of both the militants. Sikh radical organization Dal Khalsa's spokesperson Kanwarpal Singh who was also there to participate in the function said "we have gathered here to pay tributes to them as they are our quami martyrs who embraced martyrdom to avenge the sacrilege of Golden Temple and Akal Takht . They were martyrs of Khalistan struggle and we feel pride in them," President of Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) Harpal Singh Cheema who was president of Sikh Youth of America and was extradited from there said both Sukha and Jinda were 'martyrs' of Sikh Panth and they remember both of them along with other martyrs in their daily prayer.

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School of Medicine) and Arieh Warshel (University of Southern California) "for the development of multi-scale models for complex chemical systems". The fact that scientists these days can use computers to carry out experiments has yielded a much deeper understanding of how chemical processes play out. Computer models mirroring real life have become crucial for most advances made in chemistry today. Chemists earlier used to create models of molecules using plastic balls and sticks. Today, the modelling is carried out in computers. In the 1970s, Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel laid the foundation for the powerful programs that are used to understand and predict chemical processes. The strength of the methods that Karplus, Levitt and Warshel have developed is that they are universal. They can be used to study all kinds of chemistry; from the molecules of life to industrial chemical processes. Scientists can optimize solar cells, catalysts in motor vehicles or even drugs, to take but a few examples. Experts say the work of Karplus, Levitt and Warshel is groundbreaking because they managed to make Newton's classical physics work side-by-side with the fundamentally different quantum physics. Previously, chemists had to choose to use either or.

that the Congress believes in the politics of development. "Only Congress party can change Uttar Pradesh," Rahul said. Rahul will be addressing another rally in Rampur later in the day. Commenting on the rallies, Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal said the people of Uttar Pradesh would never believe Rahul Gandhi or the Congress party. The Congress rallies have been christened 'Dhanyavaad Rallies' and are aimed at thanks-giving by the "party and the people for Rahul Gandhi's proactive role in getting landmark legislations like Land Acquisition Bill and Food Security Bill passed in parliament", a Congress leader told a news agency. in the minds of the people against mainstream political leaders of the State. He said though the statements made by the Rtd Army General were utterly inconsistent and self-contradictory, but the same deserves a thorough probe owing to his former position and to bring facts in front of the people. He said the Rtd Army General in a single breath stated that money was paid to a particular Minister, then said that money was being paid to all Ministers and then he said that money was paid to some Ministers, in response to queries made by a TV channel. Rather said that the Rtd Army General in similar self-contradictory statements said that the money was meant for winning hearts and minds of the people and later changed his statement saying that the money was spent under the Army's Sadhbhavana programme. Following the revelations, Rather said that the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah immediately took serious note of the issue and on 25th September wrote a letter to the Prime Minister conveying concern of the State and sought a credible and transparent probe in the matter. He reiterated that the Government of India shall have to take stern action to address the wider implications that the statement can have on the future political and democratic process in the state, adding that the internal Enquiry Report prepared by some senior military officers lies with Government of India and they must be well aware of the issue to take further action. Mr Rather further said that the intelligentsia of the Country condemned V.K Singh for his irresponsible statements given in the print and electronic media. Mr Rather said that as many as eight former Army Generals of the country contradicted what V. K. Singh has said and made it abundantly clear that Indian Army

Situation in Andhra cause of concern admits Congress

NEW DELHI: Concerned over the protests in Seemandhra region of Andhra Pradesh, Congress on Wednesday made a strong pitch for invocation of ESMA to bring normalcy, insisting at the same time that the decision on Telangana is "irreversible". Party spokesman PC Chacko, however, declined to give a timeframe for formation of the new state when asked by reporters whether it would be formed before or after the Lok Sabha polls and whether a bill on the issue will be brought in the winter session of Parliament. Conceding that the situation after the decision on Telangana has become "very complex", he wanted leaders of all political parties to help create a congenial atmosphere for discussion and dialogue. He alleged that several parties including BJP and TDP were playing "opportunistic politics" on the issue. Noting that it was the responsibility of the government to bring normalcy, Chacko said that if best efforts to ensure a dialogue fail, then strong action should be taken including invocation of Essential Services Maintenance Act so that common people do not suffer. Asked whether President's rule should be imposed on the state, he said that such a situation might come, but was not there at present. "Government of Andhra Pradesh may be finding it difficult, but it is in control." To a volley of questions on the attitude of chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and whether he was a stumbling block for formation of the new state, he said, "There is scope for such an allegation, but not a fact ... Differences we tolerate." Chacko also trashed statements of former Andhra DGP Dinesh Reddy critical of the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister on the statehood issue. "These are very wild allegations. Any responsible person should have made them when he was in charge. It is little irresponsible to make them after retirement." On Telangana, he said that the "CWC has taken the right decision at the right time. We still hold that view ... All process has gone through. Some people did not dare to take such a decision. We mustered courage ... It was a genuine demand.

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is not ready to listen to the Hindu leaders but only are extra cautious to defend the boys who were actually responsible for the ruckus. Gupta warned State Government to take immediate steps for releasing the BJYM Leaders and arresting the culprits. He also warned that if the government fails to do so then BJYM has left with no other option either to come on roads and the protest will take some other form; for which no one is responsible except State Government. Sh. Jaideep Sharama said that even after six days of the incident the government has not taken any action against the culprits but are framing false charges against the innocent youth against whom the warrants are issued and he also warned the authorities to control the situation to bring peace otherwise the BJP will take course of action at wider scale. The prominent protestors were Vivek Sharma, Rahul Gupta, Ankit Sood, Brij Bhushan Verma, Nitin Panchanda, Tushar Gupta, Manmeet Singh, Ram Pal Kumar, Dheeraj Gupta and other took part in the protest demonstration. related to pending resolution of Kashmir dispute. This was resolved during a Hurriyat executive council meet convened by APHC,Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq at party headquarters at Srinagar, the summer capital. The participants said that since past seven decades, endless blood had been spilled within the valley and on the borders. They said till the lasting resolution of Kashmir is not found, the bloodshed and instability would continue to mar the region. The participants further reiterated APHC's stand that loss of life and bloody incidents could not be stopped till all the stake hold-

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SBI slashes interest rates on cars, consumables

NEW DELHI: State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday reduced interest rates on loans for car and consumer durables and also decided to lower processing charges to cash in on the festival season demand. SBI is the fourth bank after PNB, OBC and IDBI Bank to offer special interest rates for loans to buy automobiles and consumer durables like televisions, air conditioners and refrigerators. The decision to cut interest rates on auto and consumer durable loans comes nearly a week after the government decided to pump in funds in PSU banks so that they can lower rates to stimulate demand in the targeted sector. According to the country's largest bank, interest rate on car loan has been slashed by 0.20 per cent to 10.55 per cent against the earlier 10.75 per cent. "Processing charge has also been cut from 0.51 per cent of the loan amount with a minimum of Rs 1,020 to a flat rate of Rs 500," it said. The bank has also launched a special festival loan for its salary account holders for purchase of consumer durables and two-wheelers. Attractive discounts are available under this offer resulting in effective interest rates starting from 12.05 per cent, it said. This 'Utsav Ki Umang SBI ke Sang' offer is valid from October 7, 2013, to January 31, 2014, and covers the purchase of cars, two-wheelers and consumer durables, it added.

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siropa's (robe of honour) besides speeches were made appealing Sikh youth to 'follow footsteps of Sukha and Jinda'. Army had conducted Operation Bluestar to flush out heavily armed militants from Golden Temple from June 3 to 6t which was ordered by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the operation was carried out under the instructions of the then Indian Army chief General Arun Shridhar Vaidya who was later assassinated by Sukha and Jinda on August 10 , 1986 while he was driving his car home from market in Pune. Both the assassins were captured and sentenced to death, their execution was carried out on October 9, 1992 in Pune's Yerwada Central jail. Granthi (reader of Sikh scriptures), Golden Temple, Giani Ravel Singh said that both Sukha and Jinda had achieved 'martyrdom' by fulfilling their mission to kill Vaidya who had attacked Golden Temple for the sake of Sikh religion and had upheld the maryada (religious code of conduct) of Sikh's supreme temporal seat Akal Takht. He also appealed to Sikh youth

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the poor. Is there a bigger problem than hunger? We gave food security. They talk of growth rates - India progressed fastest during UPA rule, the aam admi has been benefited the most during UPA rule," Rahul said. Earlier, Rahul addressed a similar rally in Aligarh. Rahul Gandhi said the people of the state are being divided on religion and caste lines by political forces to win elections. Addressing a well attended rally in Aligarh, Rahul said, "In Muzaffarnagar, I spoke to both Hindus & Muslims. They said there is no enmity between them, it's all done by political forces." "Has anybody gained from the Muzaffarnagar riots, did anybody then ask who is a Hindu and who is a Muslim?" he said. "People are being set against each other for political mileage. Political forces here know that they can't win unless there is a clash between Hindus and Muslims," he added. Rahul said that history of India has shown that that we all stand united, that is why the country is progressing ahead, and stressed

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the politicians in the state are not trustworthy. "It is because of the u-turns of the National Conference since 1947 that Delhi thinks the mainstream politicians here are not trustworthy and they become trustworthy only when you pay them money or you bring them into power by rigging or by accord or by accession. I hope Singh is brought here within one month and we get an opportunity to clean the system," the leader of the Opposition in state Assembly said. "V K Singh' allegation is a tip of the ice-berg. There is no doubt that by his expose, our credibility has been further eroded..... I think this is an opportunity for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, for our polity, to clean our system. If V K Singh is brought here and because he has pointed (fingers) towards many people, all this would open up," she said. Mehbooba expressed hope that the Speaker of the Assembly, Mubarak Gul, would summon the former Army Chief to the Assembly and question him.

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JMC drive against adulterated milk hailed

JAMMU, OCT 09: Shri Ram Sena Jammu-Kashmir has welcomed the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) drive against the supply of adulterated milk in Jammu city. Appreciating the JMC drive, Shri Ram Sena state president Rajiv Mahajan said, the drive under the direction of JMC Commissioner, Kiran Wattal in taking steps to curb adulteration in the supply of milk will definitely improve the quality of milk and its products. Mahajan said the adulterated milk supplied to public in Jammu city has been playing havoc with the health of the public and it was necessary to check this menace which instead of improving the health of people was the cause of multiple ailments. He further said that in view of the coming festivals, Shri Ram Sena hopes that JMC shall further accelerate its drive against sweets and other consumable items. If milk suppliers want to enhance the rates of milk, no problem, but they must at least supply unadulterated milk to the consumers keeping in view the health care of the consumers, Mahajan added.

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Says 1114 Ha forest land retrieved from encroachers
informed besides submission of schemes for construction of 38 rain water harvesting structures under the 13th TAC, as many as 64 projects worth Rs. 21.98 crore have also been formulated and submitted to Union Ministry of Water Resources for recharging the existing water sources and raising the ground water level. The Minister informed that Village Level Sanitation Committees have been formulated in which members of PRIs and ASHA workers have been involved for creating awareness among the people. He said that the members of these Committees would meet once in a month and sensitize people about the benefits of clean water and the steps to be taken for improving water quality. SRINAGAR, OCT 09: Minister for Forests, Environment and Ecology, Mian Altaf Ahmad in reply to a question by Mr. Naresh Kumar Gupta informed the Legislative Council that Jammu and Kashmir is the first State in the country where Forest Protection Force (FPF) was created to protect and safeguard the forest property in the State The Minister informed that FPF assists Forest Department, Wildlife Department and other related departments on requisition. It patrols vulnerable areas on systematically drawn plans to detect and to bring offenders to justice and to take up such special assignment as may be entrusted to the force by the Government from time to time. Mian Altaf informed that the Forest Protection Force at present has the working strength of 1771 officials against the sanctioned strength of 2257 posts. He said creation of 170 Supernumerary posts of Watchers, 8 posts of Engineering wing have also been transferred from Forest Department. He said that an amount of Rs. 32.90 crore, Rs 44.41 crore and Rs 50.25 crore have been expended to cover various expenses of Forest Protection Force Department during 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 respectively. As many as 4422 cases have been registered by the FPF under the provision of J&K Forest Act, the Minister added. The Minister said that there is a provision for creation of a Gamma Unit at Bhaderwah, adding that at present Gamma Unit J-08 Doda is catering to the requirement of Bhaderwah Forest Division in addition to its own duties. He said out of 14347.1075 hectares encroached forest land, 1114.115 hectares forest land has been retrieved from the encroachers in the State.

FPF protects, safeguards forest Regularization of PHE Leh SubWork on 9 bridges in Sangrama property in State: Mian Altaf Divisions under consideration: Sham Constituency apace: Wani
Choora, Dongdara and Dardhajan bridges have been taken up under Projectization plan at the total cost of Rs. 9.28 crore against which Rs. 3.13 crore were are utilized upto last fiscal. He said Rs. 1.01 crore are being expended on these bridges during current financial year, adding that Waripora Bridge, Choora Bridge would be completed during this financial year. Shrakwara, Pethgam, Dongdara and Dardhajan bridges are targeted to be completed in next financial year, he said. The Minister said that construction work of Bngdhara, Chan Mohalla and Chandpora bridges involving total cost of Rs. 12.51 crore was taken up under NABARD against which Rs. 5.13 crore was expended till last fiscal and bridges at Chan Mohalla and Chandpora are expected to be completed this fiscal while as Bngdara bridge is targeted to be completed during next financial year. Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, Mr. G. M. Saroori, Mr. Harshdev Singh, Peer Mansoor Hussain, Mr. Ashok Kumar, Haji Mohammad Ashraf, Mr. A. R. Veeri, Mr. Irfan Shah, Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani, Syed Bashir and Mr. G. M Saroori urged for time bound completion of ongoing road and bridge projects besides upgradation of road connectivity with release of adequate funds in their constituencies. The Minister assured the concerned Legislators that appropriate steps would be taken by the Government in this regard well in time.

10 check dams each to be constructed for GW recharge in both divisions

LAHDC has taken up the matter with the Ladakh Affairs Department to extend the DDO powers and life span of these Divisions on permanent basis. In reply to another question by Master Noor Hussain, the Minister informed that there is no laid down policy for rain water harvesting as such, but the thrust is being given on development of rain harvesting structures like check dams, ponds and tanks in the water deficit areas especially in the Kandi belts of the state. He said the department is planning to construct 10 check dams each in both the divisions, adding that these would help in recharging the existing ground water aquifer and also to restore springs and other water sources of the areas. Mr. Sham Lal further

SRINAGAR, OCT 09: Minister for R&B, Mr. Abdul Majid Wani today informed the House that construction work of 9 bridges involving total cost of Rs. 15.74 crore is apace in Sangrama Constituency under Projectization and NABARD against which Rs. 5.31 core have been expended upto last financial year and Rs. 1.02 crore are being expended on construction of these bridges during current fiscal. Replying to a question by Syed Basharat Ahmad Bukhari, the Minister while giving details of these bridges said that construction works of Waripora, Shrakwara, Pethgam,

SRINAGAR, OCT 09: Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Mr. Sham Lal Sharma informed the Legislative Council today that matter to regularize or extend the life span of Special PHE, Sub-Divisions of Khalsi, Nubra, Nyoma and PHE Division Leh is under process with the Government. This information was given by the Minister while replying to a question by Nurboo Gialchan. Mr. Sham Lal informed that the DDO powers have been granted/ extended on adhoc basis for six months up to September, 2013. As these divisions are functioning on adhoc basis, hence the DDO powers are also accorded on adhoc basis. However, the Minister added that the Deputy Commissioner/ CEO

Policy formulation for DWs after requisite information made available: Rather
SRINAGAR, OCT 09: The Government will formulate a policy for regularization of all daily wagers/casual labour after the requisite information is obtained from different Departments and in this regard a Cabinet SubCommittee vide Government Order no. 345 of GAD of 2009 dated 27-02-2009 pursuant to the cabinet decision dated 19-02-2009 to go into the extent, magnitude of problems relating to casual workers that is financial, legal and administrative has also been constituted. The Information was given by Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather while replying to a question by Syed Naeem Akhtar Indrabi. The Minister said that after SRO-64 of 1994 came into vogue 56000 daily wagers have been regularized and the remaining 2000 will also be regularized. He said the information regarding the daily wagers appointed after the SRO-64 was issued has been sought from different departments on a format made for the same and after requisite information would be furnished the same would be placed before the Cabinet Sub-Committee and a policy regarding regularization would be formulated. Mr. Khalid Najeeb Suharwardy, Syed Asgar Ali, Mr. Ravinder Sharma, Mr. G. Q Pardesi, Mr. Jahengir Mir, Syed Rafiq Shah, Ghulam Nabi Monga, Mr. B. R. Kundal, Sheikh Ghulam Rasool, Ajatshtru Singh and Mr. Jugal Kishore raised supplementaries to the question.

Sakina tours Kulgam, takes stock of on-going dev works

KULGAM, OCT 10: The Minister for Social Welfare Ms. Sakina Itoo, Tuesday visited many areas of Kulgam District and took stock of various developmental works underway. The Minster visited the residence of Ilyas Ahmad Bhat of Chatripora Kulgam who died recently in a road accident. She expressed her sympathy and condoled with the bereaved family, besides prayed for the eternal peace for the departed soul. Ms Itoo gave cheque of Rs. 10 thousand to the next of kin of the deceased, besides sanctioned pension in favour of wife of deceased person from Social Welfare Department. She also directed district Administration, Kulgam for providing other possible help to the next of kin of the deceased. During the visit, several deputations called on the Minister and put forth their demands before her. Ms, Itoo gave patient hearing to all the people and assured them that all genuine demands will be redressed in a phased manner. Ms. Itoo, also directed the concerned officers for the necessary repairs of roads and electric poles and wires at Chatripora and other villages of the area. She also directed for taking necessary steps to improve supply of drinking water in the area. The Minister was accompanied by the Legislator, Mrs. Bimla Luthra, Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, officers of Social Welfare Department and other concerned departments.

Surgeries of disabled children conducted under SSA

DODA, OCT 9- The education department has facilitated 49 cleft surgeries of Children With Special Need (CWSN/disabled children) of the district conducted at Amandeep Hospital Amritsar under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA). Out of 49 surgeries, 28 were conducted during 2012-13 and 21 in 2013-14. The SSA (IED) implementing authorities conducted a detailed survey of the whole area of the district and recommended these cases to Amandeep Hospital Amritsar for surgery. A total of 49 surgeries were conducted free of cost. DDC, Mubarak Singh, public as well as parents of the beneficiaries appreciated this noble move of edu dept.

House adopts four Motions

SRINAGAR, OCT 09: The House today adopted four motions for extension of time for presentation of Reports of different Committees till next session with voice vote. These include, the Report of the Select Committee on "the Kashmiri Hindu Shrines and Religious Places (Management and Regulation) Bill, 2009 ( L.A Bill No.11 of 2009)", the Report of the Joint Select Committee on "The Jammu and Kashmir Prohibition of Conversion of Agricultural Land for Non-Agricultural purposes Bill, 2011 (L.A Bill No. 15 of 2011)", the Report of the Select Committee on "The Jammu and Kashmir private Security Agencies (Regulation) Bill,2013 (L.A. Bill No.11 of 2013 )" and the Report of the House Committee "To ascertain the factual position regarding the illegal encroachment of Wet Lands for its conversion for residential purposes in Srinagar, Baramulla and Bandipora Districts and conversion of Agricultural and Kahcharai land for residential and commercial purposes with particular reference to Shalteng and its adjoining areas within 10 KM radius whether falling within the Administrative jurisdiction of Srinagar, Baramullah or Bandipora Districts". The motions were moved by Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Mir Saifullah and Hakeem Mohammad Yasin.

Rs. 296.44 cr allocated as budget to SMC: Jora

SRINAGAR, OCT 09: An amount of Rs. 296.44 crore has been allocated as budget to the Srinagar Municipal Corporation since last three years. The Information was given by Minister for Urban Development and Urban Local Bodies, Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora while replying to a question by Mohammad Ashraf Mir. The Minister further informed the House that an amount of Rs. 47.88 crore has been incurred as sanitation expenditure; Rs. 244.79 crore has been spent on civil works during 2010-11, 201112 and 2012-13 similarly Rs. 18.55 crore has been spent on purchase and procurement of various items. The Minister further said that 6 Sewerage Treatment Plants have been commissioned by LAWDA and more would be made available to the Srinagar Municipal Corporation.

Handloom camp at Gurez on Oct 11

BANDIPORA, OCT 09: One day awareness camp is being organized by the Handloom Development department, Bandipora at Dak Bungalow Dawar of border Tehsil Gurez on October 11, 2013. During the camp, the people would be made aware about various schemes in order to boost the handloom industry. People in general and the educated unemployed youth in particular have been advised to attend the said camp at 10 a.m.

Rs 27 Cr health projects coming up in Kulgam

Jahangir stresses pacing up execution
KULGAM, OCTOBER 9Stressing on pacing up execution of health projects, Deputy Commissioner Jahangir Mir has called for expeditious completion of upcoming SDH buildings at Yaripora, Qaimoh and D.H Pora to promote patient care. Reviewing progress of health infrastructural projects at a meeting here, Jahangir underlined the significance of adhering to timelines set for completion of infrastructure projects. He said timely completion of infrastructure in rural areas reduces pressure on the district and tertiary level health institutes besides ensuring the concept of health for all. The meeting was informed that three SDH hospitals taken up at a cost of Rs 27 Cr are nearing completion. It was stated that 6.15 lakh patients were attended in different health institutes in the district during last fiscal. As many as 1110 major surgeries were carried out to treat the equal number of patients suffering from different maladies. It was given out that Rs 1.3 Cr revenue has been generated by the hospitals in the district which is being used to augment ancillary health infrastructure.

34th Research and Extension Advisory Committee Meeting held

SRINAGAR, OCT 09- The 34th Research and Extension Advisory Committee Meeting for Kashmir and Ladakh Zone (Rabi- 2013) was held today at SKUAST-Kashmir, presided over by Prof. Afifa S. Kamili, Director Extension Education. The meeting discussed performance of various technologies vis-a-vis their adoption by field functionaries as well as farmers, and formulate programmes for the benefit of the farming community. During the meeting the Package of Practices for Commercial Flowers (Vol-I) was released based on the demand of farmers and Entrepreneurs of Kashmir. At the outset Prof. Afifa S. Kamili deliberated on the importance of holding of REAC. Chairperson was of the opinion that our main objective is to take the technology to the farmers for their overall socio-economic development and that farmers should switch over to mechanization of agriculture, horticulture production systems, utilizing low cost machinery. Chairperson stressed that feedback from both line departments as well as SKUAST Scientists is required to strengthen the farmer - scientist relation. The house was of the opinion that KVKs of the concerned districts should organize trials, demonstrations for the farmers especially for tribal farmers of the valley. Scientists as well as KVKs of SKUAST-K have been asked to make refinement in the Technologies. Chairperson stressed that Scientists of SKUAST-K should come up with improved publications, extension bulletins and package of practices for the benefit of the farmers. The meeting was attended by Prof. M.A.A. Sidiqui, Associate Director Extension Edu. (Agri.), Jt. Director Agriculture Kashmir, Associate Directors of Regional Stations, besides all Head of Divisions, Stations, Units and Programme Coordinators of various KVKs of SKUAST-Kashmir and officers of the Development Departments.

ADDC reviews performance of Banks at DLRC meet

SAMBA, OCT 09 - A meeting of bankers and district officers was held to review the progress and performance of bankers in key areas relating to deposits and advances besides priority sector lending for the quarter ending September 2013. ADDC, Samba, Syed Anwar Hussain, while chairing the meeting had a detailed review of progress achieved in sponsoring the cases by various departments like DRDA, KVIB, KVIC, DIC, Employment, SC/ST/OBC Corporation, Agriculture, Animal/Sheep Husbandry etc. under various schemes like SGSY, SGSRY, JKSSES, PMEGP. It was informed that the deposit and advances of banks as on ending June 2013 stood at 1963.85 crore and 1074.60 crore respectively, thus achieving a CD ratio of 54.71 %. Further, the district has achieved 16.88% of the total annual credit plan for the year 2013-14. Lead Bank Manager, B.M. Sharma, while giving a detailed account of the performance of banks, informed that the progress under priority sectors, weaker sections and credit flow to women beneficiaries has been above the RBI stipulations. Besides, against the bench mark of 40% under priority sector advances, the banks have comfortably achieved 58.42%. The achievement under advances to weaker sections of the society was 23% against the national goal of 10% and 5.03% to women beneficiaries against national goal of 5%. The ADDC appreciated the efforts of banks and agriculture / revenue department for issuance of 32865 Kissan Credit Cards to eligible farmers. He instructed the agriculture department and banks to clear the backlog and ensure that all eligible farmers are covered under the scheme. He also urged upon the bankers to disburse credit under the KCC scheme. The ADDC expressed satisfaction over the CD Ratio of the district and impressed upon that endeavors should continue to surpass the ratio and achieve the national target of 60%.

24 callers register grievances in Kathua Arrangements for Id-ul-Azha finalized at Baramulla

KATHUA, OCTOBER 09 - As many as, 24 callers registered their grievances during the weekly 'PARYAS', an initiative by the district administration to listen to the grievances of the public telephonically at DC office complex in Kathua today. District Development Commissioner, Kathua, Jitendra K. Singh, in presence of heads of various line and works departments received the calls during hour long session and issued on spot instructions to the concerned departments to attend to the grievances and problems registered by the callers. The problems projected by the callers from different parts of the district were mostly related to provisions of basic amenities. BARAMULLA, OCT 09: An officers meeting was held under the Chairmanship of District Development Commissioner, Baramulla, Khawja Ghulam Ahmed here today, convened to take stock of the arrangements being made for smooth and peaceful forthcoming Id-ul-Azha celebrations. The meeting discussed the steps being taken for providing essential commodities, potable drinking water and adequate power supply, besides ensuring clean environment in the district. The meeting constituted various special checking squads for eradicating the menace of

profiteering, hoarding by vested interests, besides a special team was constituted to supervise the sale of sacrificial animals for Idul-Azha. The District Developmental Commissioner directed the officers to ensured clean roads leading to Idgah, Mosques and Khankahs of the district, besides providing healthcare facilities for the people. He directed the officers of Animal Husbandry department to open sale centres for sacrificial animals at different prominent places of the district and also make available poultry birds.

Senior citizens are asset, role Sheep, Sheep products, Live Stock back bone of rural economy: Gurezi model for Society: Sakina Wool Board earned Rs 1.24 cr last year, target for this year Rs 6.83 cr
Asks younger's to pay due respect and regards to senior citizens
SRINAGAR, OCT 10: Describing senior citizens role model and asset of the society, the Minister for Social Welfare Ms. Sakina Itoo, said that senior citizens were once young and strong, giving the best years of their lives to the society by working hard in contributing for the welfare of people in particular and State in general and now they need affection and due respect from the society, adding that it the responsibility of younger generations to give back to them a little bit of what they deserve. The Minister said this while chairing a meeting convened to discuss the demands and issues of senior citizens and improving the functioning of the state Level Advisory Council for Senior Citizens of the State at Banquet Hall here on Wednesday. Responding to various suggestions put forth by the senior citizens includes issuance of special card in hospitals, establishment of free help line telephone services, time bound issuance of senior citizens cards, seat reservation in public transport, concession in public services, the Minister assured that the issues will be taken up with the concerned authorities for early redressal. Underscoring the need of better healthcare policy for senior citizens, Ms. Itoo said that the matter would be taken up with the concerned authorities so that old age people could feel respite during ailment. Regarding employee pension, the Minister assured them that she would do her best so that all retired personnel could get their pension well in time and matter would be taken up with the higher authorities on priority. Ms. Itoo said government is keen for the dignified and honourable life of destitutes, poor under privileged class of the society by extending various facilities through the welfare schemes in vogue. She said that senior citizens have their positions in society and can play great role for the transformation and reformation of the society, adding that there is a great need to infuse spirit of respect among younger generation for aged persons. Emphasizing for the mass awareness through print and electronic media, besides holding awareness camps Ms. Itoo, directed the Director Social Welfare to formulate moral lessons regarding care and affection for elders to be broadcasted and telecasted through radio, televisions and other channels, besides carrying the message through print media so that the people in general and youngster in particular would be educated about their responsibilities towards elders. SRINAGAR, OCT09: Terming the Sheep, Sheep Products and allied Live-Stock as back-bone of the rural economy, the Minister of State for Animal and Sheep Husbandry Mr. Nazir Ahmad Gurezi today said that this sector is playing a vital role in changing the socio economic condition of 80% population of ruralities of the State. The Minister, who is also the Chairman of Sheep and Sheep Products Development Board popularly known as Wool Board said this after inspecting office-cum-godown of the Board at Nowshera today. Legislator Aga Syed Ahmad Rizvi and Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Mr. Ghulam Rasool Naqvi accompanied the Minister. Mr. Gurezi said that State government is committed to eradicate poverty from the face of the society, especially from the far flung, remote and hilly areas and with this aim the Wool Board was set up in the State in 1981. The Minister said that 40 lakh people of the State are directly involved in the rearing live-stock, adding that with the aim to secure their future the Government initiated measures to revive the Wool Board last year 73500 lac kg wool has been sold so far, while as booking of 76500 lac kgs has been recorded. There are 2.75 lac kgs wool in stock in the godowns of the Board at present the meeting was informed. The meeting was informed that the wool is procured mainly from the Gujjar and Bakerwal and from the people living in the hilly areas without engaging middleman at the rate of Rs 81/- per kg which was earlier Rs 55/- only in 2011-12. The Minister was informed that the Board has manufactured 1800 woollen blankets, each costing Rs 900,ready for sale. On this occasion, Managing Director, Wool Board Dr. Goutam presented a detailed resume of the activities of the Board. Later, the President of the employees Mr. Reyaz Ahmad Wani submitted a charter of demands to the Minister. The Minister assured the employees that their genuine demands will be looked into sympathically. Besides General Manager, Wool Board Dr. Tufail Ahmad, Manager Ghulam Muhammad Dar, the employees and large number of people was present on the occasion.

which has yielded positive results. He said the revival plan will continue and government will provide all facilities required for the upliftment of the people engaged in live-stock breeding. Stressing upon the management of the Board for organising a campaign of mass awareness among the people about the benefits of sheep and sheep products, the Minister emphasised for usage of local made woollen items instead of synthetic items to benefit the people connected with the trade

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SPORTS

India A bundle out West Indies A for 268 Test of English, football style
HUBLI: On a day of fluctuating fortunes, West Indies A batted brilliantly in first two sessions before India A bowlers fought back strongly in the last session of the first day's play to share the honours in the third unofficial Test at KSCA Stadium on Wednesday. Put in to bat, West Indies A were bundled out for 268 in their first innings after a spirited bowling by the Indians in the post-tea session, which saw them picking up last five wickets for just 28 runs. In reply, India A were 10 for no loss with openers Gautam Gambhir and VA Jagadeesh batting on two and eight, respectively. Abhishek Nayar finished with figures of four for 61 and Dhawal Kulkarni claimed three for 60, while Zaheer, left-arm orthodox spinner Bharghav Bhatt and pacer Ishwar Pandey bagged wicket apiece. India A bowlers faced a difficult time in first two sessions inspite of out-of-favour Indian pacer Zaheer Khan giving an early breakthrough in seventh over itself. The visitors, riding on a valuable 81-run knock by Leon Johnson and his crucial partnerships with Narasingh Deonaraine (35) and Assad only 93 runs after losing Johnson at 175 as fourth West Indies A wicket. Jahmar Hamilton (15), Nikita Miller (18), Ashley Nurse (4) and Delorn Johnson (0), did not have any answer to some witty bowling by Nayar and Kulkarni. Earlier, the post-lunch session belonged to Johnson as he along with Deonaraine made merry by dispatching Indian bowlers for boundaries, who were banging in short, giving enough room to the batsmen to swing the bat. Johnson, however, was uncomfortable to the balls pitched up as he survived a couple of loud shouts for caught behind and also leg before off both Nayar and Kulkarni. He almost lost his wicket when he edged Kulkarni to Paras Dogra standing in the second slip, who dropped the catch which was flying over his right shoulder. The chinks in his batting armour, however, did not push Johnson into a shell. The left-handed Guyanese batsman believed in his ability and played some beautiful shots to the delight of the close to 7,000 crowd assembled at the stadium. He reached his fifty in 106 balls with nine hits to the fence. Johnson was ably supported by Deonaraine and Fudadin. He first put on 70 runs with Deonaraine for the third wicket and then shared a 52run stand with Fudadin for the fourth wicket. Deonaraine batted in his flamboyant style and his knock came off 55 balls, hitting six boundaries, before he was sent back by Nayar who pitched the ball up and an edge feel into the hands of the wicketkeeper. The visitors had earlier reached 78 for two at lunch after Zaheer, who had a dismal outing in the Shimoga Test with figures of two for 93, grabbed the prized wicket of in-form Kraigg Brathwaite early. The left-arm pacer found his rhythm and steamed in as the openers played cautiously against him. Brathwaite's wicket was an important one, considering that he had been a thorn in the flesh for the host bowlers, posting two halfcenturies and a century in the series so far. After the fall of Brathwaite, Johnson walked in to join Powell and both of them put on a 45-run partnership for the second wicket before Kulkarni, who got his first chance to play in the series, bowled out the opener.

Fudadin (47), managed to post 175 for three at tea, losing just a wicket in the postlunch session. However, Indian bowlers, especially Mumbaikars Nayar and Kulkarni tore apart the middle and lower order in the final session of the day. West Indies A were in complete control at 175 for three when tea was taken. But just after the break, Johnson walked gingerly back to the pavilion after

being trapped plumb by Nayar. He faced 148 balls, smashing 15 during his crucial knock. After Johnson's departure, the rest of the batsmen collapsed like a pack of cards, except Fudadin who scored vital runs off 95 balls with the help of three boundaries, before he was out to a magnificent diving catch by Jagadeesh in second slip off Kulkarni's bowling. West Indies A could manage

LONDON, OCTOBER 9: England midfielder Jack Wilshere has stirred a debate about foreign-born players in football, declaring that only English people should be eligible to represent the national team. Wilsheres stance was immediately branded as too extreme by the head of the English Football Association. The issue of foreign-born players being selected by England resurfaced after the FA said it was looking into whether Manchester Uniteds Belgium-born midfielder Adnan Januzaj can play for England. Januzaj could become eligible for England in 2018 on residency grounds if he hasnt played for a senior national team in a competitive fixture by then. He has so far declined to play

for Belgium. Because of his parents heritage, he is also eligible to represent Serbia, Albania and Turkey, as well as Kosovo, which is not yet recognised by FIFA. The only people who should play for England are English people, the Arsenal player said. If you live in England for five years it doesnt make you English. If I went to Spain and lived there for five years I am not going to play for Spain. We have to remember what we are. We are English. We tackle hard, are tough on the pitch and are hard to beat. The England team has long featured players who werent born in the country, including Jamaicaborn John Barnes and emerging talent Wilfried Zaha, Januzajs United teammate, who was born in Ivory Coast.

FA chairman Greg Dyke distanced himself from Wilsheres assertion. The idea that someone who is not born in this country can never play here (for England) I think is not real, but how long should they be here? Dyke said. Dyke noted that one of Britains greatest Olympic track and field athletes is Mo Farah, who was born in Somalia. I dont think being born here (is necessary). We wouldnt have had Mo Farah on that basis, Dyke said. So I think that (Wilsheres view) is too extreme. ... There have been English players before who were not born in England who have played for the national side and it happens in many other sports. The question is, how far do you push it?

Jwala Gutta moves court against BAI's life ban threat

Will try to take pressure off Yuvraj: Dhoni

RAJKOT: Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday conceded that comeback-man Yuvraj Singh will be under some pressure during the upcoming ODI series against Australia but said the team would insulate him from any "undue" stress by keeping things "normal" in the dressing room. Yuvraj would be eager to prove a point after being recalled to the squad following a string of good scores for India A against the West Indies A and a solid display for India Blue in the Challenger Series. Dhoni said the 31-year-old, who beat a rare germ cell cancer last year, will perform well if he manages to keep his mind off pressure and expectations. "We are trying to keep it as normal as possible...if it becomes like a comeback playing his last ODI in January. "Yuvraj, of course is a match winner and we all know that. He is a big player and has been proving himself whenever questions have been raised. The fact is that he is a big match player. He performs well in big matches. He does well in tough series. We are hoping that he will come back strong," he said. Despite the BCCI advancing the start of the ODI matches by an hour, Dhoni said dew would be a key factor and a lot would depend on it, especially the use of spinners. "We will have to see exactly how much it turns, whether dew will be a factor because if dew becomes a factor then the spinners may not get the same amount of turn that they would have got at some other time of the year," Dhoni explained.

Srilankan Crickter Tillakaratne Dilshan retires from Test cricket

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian shuttler Jwala Gutta on Wednesday moved the Delhi high court challenging the decision of Badminton Association of India (BAI) to recommend a life ban on her for alleged indiscipline in the IBL. The BAI's disciplinary committee recommended a life ban on Gutta for trying to stop some players of her franchise Krrish Delhi Smashers from playing a match against Banga Beats in the Indian Badminton League in August this year. Gutta has sought quashing of the October 7 order, where BAI had ruled out considering Jwala for selection in any international events in the next one month, pending a decision by the three-member committee that was formed on Monday. "The order has been issued in violation of settled principles

of natural justice and fairness without giving her a hearing. Gutta also sought quashing of the life ban recommendation of the BAI disciplinary committee. Gutta alleged that the association's approach was "pre- determined" and has been taken to single out her. A controversy had erupted during the August 25 tie when Delhi Smashers had allegedly threatened to pull out against Banga Beats over the lastminute replacement of injured singles player, Hu Yun of Hong Kong with Denmark's Jan Jorgense. Last week, BAI's disciplinary committee had recommended a life-ban on Gutta, India's leading doubles player who has won a world championship bronze and Commonwealth Games gold medal partnering Ashwini Ponappa.

scenario, I think there is a kind of pressure on the player. It doesn't matter if you are one of the biggest matchwinners. It is very important to take that feeling away from the individual that he is making his comeback," Dhoni said ahead of the only Twenty20 match against Australian to be played on Thursday. "Because what's important is

for the individual to be expressive on field, back himself, have belief in his talent, the kind of talent that he has got. Ultimately that will show on the field. We will try to keep it as normal as possible and try to take the undue pressure off him and hopefully that will work," he added. He backed the left-hander, who has been recalled after

Captain to face the music for ball tampering, ICC says

DUBAI : The captain will be held responsible if an umpire discovers ball tampering but not the culprit during an international match, according to new ICC rules. If an umpire spots a change in the condition of the ball, he will issue a first and final warning to the captain and the ball will be changed, the International Cricket Council said in a statement on the changes which came into effect on Tuesday. In case the ball is tampered with again, the bowling team will face a five-run penalty and umpires will not only change the ball again but the captain will be held responsible and reported. The Decision Review System has also been tweaked for a trial period of six months until April 2014. It came into effect with the start of the first Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand at Chittagong on Wednesday. Teams can top up their DRS reviews to two after the completion of 80 overs in each innings of a Test. A change was proposed after the recent Ashes series in England was blighted by poor umpiring calls. In one-day internationals, there are two white balls which are used from both ends. But the ICC said if the match is reduced to 25 overs or less per side before the first innings of an ODI commences, each team shall have only one ball.

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan is retiring from Test cricket to make way for the next generation but will still be available for the shorter forms of the game. Sri Lanka Cricket said in a media release on Wednesday that Dilshan would hold a news conference on Thursday to officially announce his retirement. "I have decided to take this decision to allow Sri Lanka cricket to groom another youngster in my place," said Dilshan. "I was to announce my retirement after the Zimbabwe Test series but unfortunately the tour was postponed."

Sri Lanka were to play two Tests on their tour of Zimbabwe from October. The aggressive opener made his Test debut in 1999 against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo and appeared in 87 Tests. In an international career spanning 14 years Dilshan scored 5,492 runs at an average of 40.98. His 16 Test centuries included a career best 193 against England at Lord's in 2011 as captain. The 36-year-old will continue to play in the shorter 50 overs and Twenty20 formats for his country. "I will discuss my future with the national selectors and if they need me I will play till the 2015 World Cup," he said.

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This was elucidated by none other than Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who decreed green laws as the new licence raj, stating that saving the environment cannot be at the cost of development. That this perception is faulty and not based on fact, has been well explained in my earlier columns. Suffice it to say that we have given away vast chunks of even pristine forests and wildlife habitats for mining, nomadic shepherds and their livestock. There is a state-owned sheep breeding park within the premises of the national park, and although there is a Cabinet decision to move the farm out, eight years on, the farm continues to occupy prime meadows. In fact, there is a campaign to declare the area it occupies as non-forestland. We are whittling away the last remaining habitats of even our critically-endangered species. The gharial is another such ill-fated species. Only about 200 breeding adults of this longest and the most ancient of crocodilians remain. The Hirakud dam on the Mahanadi the gharials southernmost range sealed their fate in that river, which today may at best have about five. Their current stronghold, the Chambal river, is dammed, with no less than 150 projects operating in its basin with an equal number in the pipeline. There are other species that stare extinction in the face: Jerdons courser, wild buffalo, sangai or Manipuri dancing deer, the once ubiquitous vultures to name just a few. While most of the species are covered under a Species Recovery Programme of the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests, the programme suffers from an acute lack of funds and is managed by a poorly-staffed wildlife department and is, therefore, unable to deliver the focus such a programme demands. What is also missing is the will of steel, and the sense of urgency of the gravity of the situation, both on part of the State and Union Governments required to pull back these species from the brink. Unless we deem their last remaining habitats sacrosanct, these species are doomed forever. The tiger survived not just because we devoted a project and infused it with funds, but because it had a strong foundation, with a handpicked, committed team and backed by strong political will and increasing public support. India is considered a world leader in conservation we have pulled the Great Indian rhino and the Asiatic lion from almost certain extinction. We are the committed custodians of the tiger. Then why such apathy? Are we willing to lose forever a precious part of our natural heritage? I think not. Till the last tiger remains, there is hope.

EDITORIAL
UNWISE AND DANGEROUS
The Congress-led UPA Government's decision to have the Intelligence Bureau probe allegations that a secret wing of the Indian Army had successfully conducted covert operations on foreign soil, threatens to open a can of worms which should have best remained sealed. Since the move comes after former Chief of Army Staff VK Singh revealed that the Technical Support Division of the Army had been involved in such tasks as well as funding nationalist' politicians in Jammu & Kashmir in activities that were meant to counter the insurgents operating in the State with support from elements in Pakistan and the brouhaha that resulted thereafter, the Government's decision to involve the Intelligence Bureau will be seen as designed to not just embarrass General Singh but also fix him eventually. However, in its enthusiasm to do so, the Centre is risking the exposure of covert operations that our Armed Forces resort to in a bid to gain the upper hand in tackling militancy in the country and countering anti-India forces that operate from abroad. Given their nature, such secret missions are rarely discussed in public, let alone put to open scrutiny. Yet, this is what will happen after the Intelligence Bureau begins the task the regime has foolishly mandated it to do. Vested interests from within this Government have in the recent past leaked to a select media secret documents relating to the functioning of the Armed Forces; nothing stops them from doing so again once the inquiry by the Intelligence Bureau begins. For these people, national interest is way below the need to grind a personal axe. This is not the first time that the Centre will be using one investigation agency against the other to score political points, even if that results in secret and classified material spilling out in the open and compromising national security. The Congress-led regime had provoked the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the functioning of the Intelligence Bureau in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case. It was only after senior officials of the Bureau strongly protested that the Government decided to go slow. While the functioning of the TSD now disbanded can be a subject of discussion, there is a red line that must not be breached. Those involved in the functioning of the Armed Forces in States like Jammu & Kashmir recognise that line. It is not a coincidence that, while politicians like Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have called for a probe into the revelations that Gen Singh made, Union Minister for Defence AK Antony has maintained a dignified silence. He knows better than to publicly discuss sensitive matters. As a responsible politician, Mr Abdullah must desist from playing into the hands of disruptive elements. Let it not be forgotten that anti-India forces, both within the country and abroad, especially in Pakistan, are certain to exploit the recent developments to their advantage, just as they had done over irresponsible statements that had come from some Congress leaders in the wake of terrorist attacks in the country. The Union Government is committing a grave error by giving such people a fresh handle to embarrass the country. The Centre should by all means enforce accountability in the functioning of secret agencies, but not by making a public display.

SOME CHEER, BUT MORE OF GLOOM

Prerna Singh Bindra
So, are we writing the epilogue of Indias wildlife ? Its a question I was asked at a talk on the National Wildlife Week, celebrated every year in the first week of October. Given the gloom and doom scenario, and the dismal news from the world of wildlife pouring in, its a valid fear, and one that I will attempt to answer through this column. First the good news: India has an unparalleled wildlife conservation history. Globally, large mammals, particularly predators, have taken the worst beating, declining with the first impacts of humans on their habitats. India continues to harbour large predators like the snow leopard, common leopard, clouded leopard, wolf, wild dogs and, of course, the tiger. India is home to more than 50 per cent wild tigers and also the Asiatic elephant. Its the repository of a fair number of species once almost on the brink, notably the Great Indian rhinoceros, Asiatic lion, Asiatic wild ass and lion-tailed macaque. We have gaur, the largest wild bovines, wild buffalo, at least three species of bear, three species of large crocodilians. The only mega fauna we have tragically lost in the last century has been the cheetah. This, given our countrys demographics at over 1.2 billion and the fact we are the second-most populated country in the world, is remarkable, and a credit to us. Its especially so when we view it in context of the developed Western world, which has all but wiped off its predators. For example, wolves, bears and lynx once roamed the UK as top predators. They have all been eradicated. Lets focus on Indias national animal and Project Tiger, the biggest conservation initiative of its time. There are detractors, and I have been a severe critic as well, given the fortunes and otherwise of the tiger in the turbulent four decades since the projects inception. We saw the poaching carnage of the 1990s, the mockery of inflated numbers and misplaced complacency, the shame of tigers going extinct in Sariska and Panna, the persisting threats to tiger habitat and the intensifying human-tiger conflict. Tragically, the killing continues, and has, in fact, peaked in the past two years. Yet, there is little doubt that the project has served its purpose. Even if, as it is pointed out, we have about the same number of tigers we started at the inception of the project in 1973 if we can make that comparison at all given different estimation methods. It must be pointed out that the pres-

India is considered a world leader in conservation. We have pulled the Great Indian rhino and the Asiatic lion from almost certain extinction. We are the committed custodians of the tiger. Yet, we remain locked in the development versus environment debate
sures on the tiger and its habitat have increased exponentially in these four decades. That tiger habitats remain, that tiger populations have stabilised (although still very vulnerable) and that some reserves one example being Nagarahole saw a resurgence of tigers, thanks to the protectionist legal and policy framework provided in the 1970s, reinforce this fact. Significantly, with protection, the forests under the umbrella of Project Tiger have thrived. This, despite a booming human population and the consequent pressure on resources, expanding agriculture, the intensive and extensive demands for infrastructural and industrial growth, sagging political will and a frayed sincerity of purpose. Despite the cheery note, all is not rosy. When faced with multitude of crises and gravity of threats that continue to plague the tiger and tiger habitats using them, as one often does, as a metaphor for all of Indias biodiversity it is hard to retain hope, especially in a climate with little support to wildlife. In Indias aspiring economy and divided polity, the legal environment framework that is the basis of conservation, is being viewed as a hurdle. power projects etc, even as the current capacities lie unutilised and far-exceeding the targets of the current plan. Such wilful destruction, and flawed planning, fail to weigh the consequences of long-term sustainability, of the health of the people, and its economy. The policy lacks the vision that it is nature free flowing rivers, forests, wetlands, grasslands that provide us ecosystem services that sustain us. Another key concern is that some of our lesser known mega fauna is on the brink of extinction.I have highlighted repeatedly the plight of the Great Indian Bustard, of which only about a 100 survive in the wild. Almost as endangered are other members of the bustard family the Bengal florican, and the lesser florican, both down to mere hundreds and creatures of the fast vanishing grasslands. No less imperiled is the hangul, the magnificent barasingha and the only sub-species of the red deer in India. Fewer than 200 remain, concentrated in Dachigam National Park in Srinagar. A small portion of their habitat was denotified to make way for a golf course and luxury hotels. Currently, Dachigam is overrun by

BNP must take a stand on 1971 war criminals

Subir Bhaumik
With the death penalty meted out to Bangladesh Nationalist Party lawmaker Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury for crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War, the war crimes trials in Bangladesh have entered a decisive phase. He is the first sitting MP one elected six times from Chittagong to be asked to walk the gallows. But the six war criminals who were earlier awarded death penalties by the war crimes tribunals or (as in the case of Abdul Quader Mollah) by the Supreme Court, belonged to Jamaat-eIslami, a party that supported the Pakistani war effort in 1971 because it believed in a united Pakistan. It was expected of the Jamaat to back Pakistans military machine in its campaign of mass murder, torture, rape and loot, for the sake of thwarting secession. So, when its leaders were blamed for the horrendous atrocities, it shocked none in Bangladesh or elsewhere in the world. Chittagong, Fazlul Quader Chowdhury, his lead role in the mass murders around Chittagong, especially the brutal killings in the Hindu-majority villages, are too wellknown for anyone in Bangladesh to forget

DUBIOUS SHORT-CUT TO FAME

Just as the trend of remaking' successful Hindi films of the earlier decades has become a fashion, so has, it appears, the drive around the world to rewrite' classics. The result has so far been largely disastrous. So, why are the film and the publishing industries persisting with the exercise? It is partly because they have run out of fresh ideas and largely because no one wants to take risks. They would rather go with a tested product, tweak it here and there and serve it as new. The problem is that, in their creative laziness, they are imposing a farce on the audience and the readers at least on most occasions. What else can one say when today's filmmakers decide to remake classics like Sholay or Zanjeer, to name just two? The first attempt was an unmitigated disaster and the second has run into unsavoury controversies. The West presents a similar scenario. To take a recent instance, Oscar-winning actor Sandra Bullock ridiculed the trend of remakes and sequels (another way to re-do by a different name), when she said that the two sequels she did of the action-comedy film, The Heat, were horrible, and that she would do no more sequels of the film. There are honourable exceptions in India, such as Gangs of Wasseypur II and Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns, but by and large, sequels and such other attempts have been, to use Bullock's words, horrible. Classics cannot and should not be repeated, and film-makers who believe that they are paying a tribute' to the original by adapting it through a new interpretation, must know that the most respectable way to deal with classics is to leave them alone and not emasculate them. The same holds true for the publishing industry. Suddenly, we have a legion of writers that has taken to rewriting or taking forward' classic works of authors such as PG Wodehouse and Jane Austen. We have also had a recent instance of an author revive the evergreen Hercule Poirot of Agatha Christie, although Christie had put the fictional detective character out of business after she found him insufferable. Even the popular James Bond character and the reverential William Shakespeare have not been spared. The latter's Merchant of Venice is being redone' to suit the political correctness of modern times. Author Sebastian Faulks recently completed a new James Bond novel and a story about the legendary characters of Jeeves and Wooster in Wodehouse's rib-tickling and satirical novels. But he too admits to unease in performing the task. He is, like Bullock, not a fan of remakes or rewrites. There is no need to update' classics such as Emma and Pride and Prejudice. Books are written in a certain context and in the backdrop of a particular socio-cultural environment. Tampering with these elements destroys the very soul of the work. Imagine if somewhere to rewrite Munshi Premchand's Godaan or Srilal Shukla's Raag Durbari, or the works of Rabindranath Tagore and Saadat Hasan Manto! Wouldnt that be atrocious?

The party draws its strength from Ziaur Rahman's legacy, but it also has anti-liberation figures in its ranks. This dichotomy stands exposed after the conviction of one of its key leaders for committing war crimes
That is true of Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury as well. The son of a powerful Muslim League politician from
Yours faithfully, Jagan Sharma Jammu,

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Feel alive, through silence..!

Dear Editor,
The world today hates silence: In fact I'm beginning to think, people are scared of silence. There was a time I traveled by the local train, and quite often the compartment would be quiet with maybe an occasional word uttered between two friends. Today there is a cacophony of noise as everybody chatters away on the mobile. It's like, "Oh my God, I'm going to be alone on this train, I can't handle those silent moments. Let me dial a friend!" And the conversation, quite often unnecessary spoils the wonder of silence, which that person could have experienced and enjoyed. Here's the experience of someone who suddenly went through sheer silence: ' I woke up one morning about 3 a.m. and went outside. It was about 20 degrees below zero (Fahrenheit), there wasn't a cloud in the sky and the air was absolutely no wind. The moon was not bright, but the stars against the white of the snow on the ice made it bright enough for me to see, barely. The ice was frozen four feet thick. The lake was about two and a half miles across at its longest, and about a mile across at its narrowest. It had been below zero for weeks. The ice was freezing deeper and deeper, which caused pressure in the ice to increase to a point that would create fissures, and occasionally ruptures. Usually this happened near shore, but could, and did, occur anywhere on the lake. I stood out on the ice, and just as I about to go back into the warmth of the fish shack, I was overwhelmed by the total silence around me. It felt like the air around me was pressurized and pushing in on me, like even my thoughts were muffled. I could hear the urgent rasp of my breath (and see it in dense plumes). My steps made twist crunch sounds on the snow, but if I stopped-and held my breath-I was the only thing alive in the whole cold universe. My heartbeat chanted lub dub in my left ear.

Is India story over?

Dear Editor,

That India is an economic mess is known all over the world. What is not yet public is that the malaise was because of the wrong decisions which president Pranab Mukherejee took when he was Union finance minister from January 2009 to mid-2012 and also when finance minister P Chidambaram was heading the ministry nearly till the end of 2008 and before. Mukherjee lives in the luxuries of Rashtrapati Bhavan and Chidambaram shields himself behind tall promises he still makes to mend the economy. Both of them are accountable. They should tell why they took the steps which disturbed the rhythm of progress. One of the decisions taken by Mukherjee was to impose the Rs 1200 crore tax with retrospective effect on a foreign mobile company. After having lost the case in the Supreme Court on September 8, 2010, the government promulgated an ordinance before amending the Finance Act 2012. The retrospective clause in the act has scared away foreign investment which India badly needs. A bagful of concessions has not brought the Walmart yet to the Indian soil. Foreign investors have withdrawn a large sum of money which they had invested. In a few weeks, as much $ 200 billion has reportedly gone out. The outflow has not stopped yet.There is no governance, no leadership and no guidance. I do not know what reforms the prime minister has in mind. I wish there had been fresh elections, as I had argued three months ago. The uncertainty which puts off investors would have been over by now and the people would also have settled down to a new elected government. But MPs of most political parties, particularly those of the Congress, want to enjoy the full tenure of five years. Many of them know that they may not be reelected. Yours faithfully, Kuldeep Singh Jammu.

or forgive. Over the years, as Bangladesh lived through military rule and slowly returned to democracy, Chowdhury remained unrepentant for all the crimes he is now convicted of. He survived the postindependence period with ease. As the country lost its founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in the 1975 coup, Chowdhury came to be seen as a feared figure in and around Chittagong. Regardless of who came to power, none could touch him. This was the usual feeling in and around Bangladeshs leading port city. This is also precisely the culture of impunity that Bangladeshs war crimes tribunals and Sheikh Hasinas Awami League-led Government which set them up intended to end. The law, which makes these trials possible ,was promulgated in 1973, but Ms Hasina amended it twice during her current term to make the tribunals effective. Now she has taken the war crimes issue to the United Nations. Addressing the 68th UN General Assembly in late September, she reminded world leaders that the trial of war criminals responsible for the horrendous 1971 atrocities was indispensable to establish justice, human rights and the rule of law. She raised Bangladeshs war crimes issue in the UN on a day when an international panel of appeals judges unanimously upheld a 50year prison sentence given to former Liberian President Charles G Taylor. That drives home the point that if the high and mighty elsewhere in the world can be tried for crimes against humanity, years after they were committed, Bangladesh is well within its rights to try the men behind the genocide of 1971. Bangladeshs war crimes trials have drawn

flak from Western human rights circles and countries sympathetic to the Jamaat-eIslamis kind of radical Islamist politics. But Ms Hasinas Government has persisted with the trials for obvious reasons. Starting war crimes trials was a key pledge in the Awami League manifesto before the December 2008 election. If she failed to get them off the ground after such a huge mandate, she risked alienating all pro-liberation forces that form the support base of her party. The passions that the trials have generated could be seen in the Shahbagh movement . So, this is one issue that can help Ms Hasina beat the inevitable antiincumbency as she faces election in three to four months time. That is why Chowdhurys death penalty is such a huge embarrassment for the BNP. Unlike the pro-Pakistani Jamaat, BNP was founded by one of Bangladeshs great war heroes, Ziaur Rahman. The party draws its strength from his credentials as the man who relayed Mujibs declaration of independence to the world over radio from Chittagong in the first hours of the Pakistani military crackdown. But the BNP is also the party that is allied with the Jamaat and has leaders like Salahuddin Quader in its ranks men who killed and raped their own people for the cause of Pakistan which has now shuts its door on them, at least publicly. No wonder the BNP refused to issue a formal reaction to Chowdhurys death penalty and several standing committee members of the party deflected the media by asking them to get in touch after they have confabulated with chairperson Khaleda Zia. The BNPs Chittagong unit announced a daylong strike in the port city to protest the verdict but that is Chowdhurys home turf. The party did not go for a nationwide strike as the Jamaat had done when its leaders were awarded the death penalty. Supporting someone like Chowdhury could easily be construed as support for his war-time atrocities, which a nationalist party especially one founded by a war hero can ill-afford in an election year. The BNPs problem stems from it being more of an anti-Awami League platform that drew both liberation war figures as well as those strongly opposed to it. The Jamaat has been de-registered as a party for its war-time role in opposing Bangladeshs independence. That spares Ms Zia the trouble of defending an alliance. After Chowdhurys verdict, the party has to handle the huge contradiction in-built in its public image, which will not be easy in an intensely polarised Bangladesh.

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It is a bill, not an ordinance: PM

save convicted MPs has triggered. While the ordinance was cleared by the Cabinet without any serious opposition, Rahul Gandhi later came out against it, calling it "complete nonsense" that was better torn up and thrown out, a veto that triggered a rush in the government to rescind the decision. Why the PM's light remark did not evoke wild laughter could be because Rahul's public veto of the ordinance led to serious embarrassment for the Cabinet ministers who had cleared the decision. NCP chief Sharad Pawar had cautioned that not thinking through the decisions followed by volte face compromised the credibility of the government. That a young leader chose to challenge the collective wisdom of the Union ministers was an issue of discussion for over a week though Congressmen were also thankful to the heir imminent for giving the party a safe exit on the ordinance that was threatening to turn into a political trap. Civil society, principal opposition BJP, the Left bloc as well as the Aam Aadmi Party came out against the decision to overturn the Supreme Court order that MPs and MLAs would stand disqualified the moment they were convicted by a court of law. It struck down the breather to appeal the sentence and keep the membership. The ordinance was seen to clash with public perception which saw the ordinance as a government attempt to save corrupt and criminal elements in legislatures, a view that could pile pressure on Congress once the opposition dissociated itself from the decision.

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NEW DELHI, OCTOBER, 09: The lingering embarrassment over the way it had to junk the ordinance on convicted lawmakers found an expression in the meeting of the Cabinet on Tuesday. "It is a bill, not an ordinance," PM Manmohan Singh said. Although made in half-jest, the remark from the PM, not known for betraying emotions, struck the members of the Cabinet who had assembled to clear the bill to

give the Unique Identification Authority of India legal standing. As the UIDAI bill was cleared without any discussion, it was the PM's tonguein-cheek remark that evoked some mirth and also puzzlement. It remained the topic of discussion after the meeting had ended. The import of the PM's light remark was unlikely to be lost on anyone, given the storm that the ordinance to

Women watch from the window of their house as rescue workers clean up the debris of a collapsed building in New Delhi. The three-story home that collapsed in Indias capital was located in a crowded residential area of northern New Delhi, where narrow roads made rescue and cleanup efforts difficult. Two people are reported dead.

Police procure transfer warrant to question Asaram

A H M E D A B A D , OCTOBER 9: The Ahmedabad city police have procured a transfer warrant from a court in Gandhinagar to question self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, currently lodged in a jail in Jodhpur, in connection with a sexual assault case lodged by two sisters from Surat against him and his son. We have got evidence against Asaram during probe. We want to interrogate him and so we have procured a transfer warrant from a court in Gandhinagar, Joint Commissioner of Police (Sector-I) J.K. Bhatt told reporters in Ahmedabad. A police team from the city is expected to leave for Jodhpur any time to bring and produce the self-styled godman before a judicial magistrate in Gandhinagar. A case was lodged in Surats Jehangirpura police station, which was later transferred to Chandkheda police station in Ahmedabad, against Asaram on the allegations of the elder of the two sisters that she was repeatedly sexually abused at his ashram in Motera in Gujarat. The elder sister, in her complaint, had accused Asaram of repeated sexual assault between 1997 and 2006 during the time she had been living in his ashram on the outskirts of Ahmedabad city. The younger sister had filed a complaint against Asarams son Narayan Sai, accusing him of repeated sexual assault between 2002 and 2005 when she was living in graphing the entire ashram and conducted a thorough inspection of the premises. We have got evidence against Sai and the case is progressing expeditiously, Surat Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana told reporters in Surat. A lookout notice was issued against Sai on Monday after fresh sexual abuse complaints were lodged against the father-son duo by two sisters.Asaram, 72, was arrested in August on charges of sexually assaulting a minor girl and has been in prison in Jodhpur since then. The Surat police had recently registered two complaints -one against Asaram and another against Sai -- of rape, sexual assault, illegal confinement and other charges.

NSEL scam: ED seeks details from Mumbai police

MUMBAI, OCTOBER 9: Suspecting large-scale money laundering in NSELs Rs 5,600 crore payout scam, Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sought details of the case from Mumbai Police, indicating that the central agency would also initiate a probe into it soon, a police official said on Wednesday. The ED officials have asked us in writing to provide them a brief about the NSEL scam. We will soon send them the details, an official of Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of Mumbai police said. The reason is obvious that the central agency also wants to probe the allegations of money laundering on a large scale, the official added. The ED is the designated central agency to probe economic offences, such as money laundering and foreign exchange violation cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. A FIR was filed last Monday by EOW against Jignesh Shah, Chairman and Managing Director of Financial Technologies (FT), and Joseph Massey, Managing Director and CEO of MCX Stock Exchange, which is promoted by FT, and other promoters, directors and defaulters. All of them were charged with cheating, forgery, breach of trust and criminal conspiracy, among others, in connection with the payment crisis at NSEL, promoted by Shah-led Financial Technologies. The next day the Central Bureau of Investigation had registered a preliminary enquiry to look into all aspects of the scam comprehensively. NSEL has been facing problems in settling Rs 5,600 crore dues of 148 members/brokers, representing 13,000 investor-clients, after it suspended trade on July 31 on governments direction.

their Surat ashram. The whereabouts of Sai are not known.Six police teams formed by Surat police to

trace Narayan Sai claim to have got vital clues regarding the case.On Tuesday, the police had started video

Cyclone hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 9: A cyclonic storm on Wednesday hit the Andaman and Nicobar islands and is expected to reach the coast of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha over the next 48-72 hours, the MET department said. According to the Meteorological Department there was a deep depression area over the North Andaman Sea on Wednesday morning. The cyclone hit the islands near the Mayabandar between 12.30-1.30 pm. This resulted in very-heavy rainfall in the islands. As the cyclone moves westnorthwestwards in the next 48 hours, it is expected to turn into a very severe cyclonic storm, the weathermen said. It is likely to hit the eastern coast by October 12 midnight. The storm is likely to cross north Andhra Pradesh and Odisha between

Kanwal Bharti joins Congress Praful questions barring PSUs from IAF tender
A L L A H A B A D , OCTOBER 9: Dalit scholar Kanwal Bharti, who was recently arrested over a Facebook post which was critical of the Samajwadi Party, has joined the Congress Party. "The situation in Rampur was such that I couldn't fight alone. Under such conditions, I had to take this step. Only the Congress can help me get bail and fight this," he told The Hindu. Mr. Bharti, however, contended he had no desire of contesting in elections. "I intend to use this platform to raise voice for Dalits. It was time, I felt, to bring Dalit sahitya (literature) into the political realm," he said. As to why he picked the Congress, Mr. Bharti said the party "stood by him" during the recent ordeal. "The Dalit leadership within the SP is dumb and deaf. The BSP is ruled by one leader. There is no democracy in it. The BJP is Hinduvta centric, something which I cannot support," he said. Mr. Bharti is known for coming in support of the Muslims of Rampur. He, however, insisted that his entry should not be viewed politically or in the context of next year's general elections. Rampur is the home turf of senior SP leader and State Urban Development minister Azam Khan. Jaya Prada of the SP has held the Rampur Lok Sabha seat since 2004. NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 9: Upset over IAFs decision to bar PSUs like HAL from participating in a mega tender, Union Heavy Industries Minister Praful Patel has questioned why state-run units were being kept out and demanded they be given an equal opportunity. Mr. Patel shot off letters to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Defence Minister A.K. Antony, saying many PSUs who meet all prescribed criterion for participating in the tender for supply of 56 transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force are being denied the opportunity to participate only because they are PSUs. The deal is estimated to be worth Rs. 12,000 crore. This being a government/public procurement, an equal opportunity and level-playing field is required to be provided to all capable entities irrespective of being Public or Private in nature. This will also encourage healthy competition, said Mr. Patel, whose NCP is a key UPA ally, in his communication. Mr. Antony on Wednesday asked his ministry officials to examine the issues raised by Patel. The Defence Ministry is in receipt of a letter dated 07 October 2013 from the Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises addressed to the Defence Minister on the matter of procuring 56 aircraft as replacement of the existing AVRO fleet. Mr. Antony has asked the Defence Ministry officials to examine the issues raised by Patel, the Defence Ministry said in a statement. Mr. Antony as a head of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) had approved the IAF proposal for procuring these aircraft sidelining the PSUs. Mr. Patel, who also holds the Public Enterprises portfolio, further said: There are many PSUs who meet all the prescribed criterion for participating in this tender, but are being denied the opportunity to participate in this tender only because they are PSUs. The IAF has to acquire 56 transport aircraft to replace its aging Avro fleet. In the tender, issued on May 9 this year, the defence ministry had by-passed PSUs like Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and said new aircraft will be produced by the Indian private sector firms. Mr. Patel said in the letter that the extensive facilities, infrastructure and capabilities of these PSUs have been created over a period of time through government investments. These PSUs have also gained invaluable experience as well as expertise in this area, he added.

Kalingapatanam and Paradip by the night of the October 12. We are expecting the wind speed to be around 175185 kmph. These areas will also experience very heavy rainfall, said a senior scientist at the MET department.

We have sent an advisory to fishermen not to venture into Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal. Fishermen out at sea along north Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal have been advised to return to coast, the official added.

13-year-old boy stages his own kidnapping

PUNE: A 13-year-old school boy took the Nigdi police for a ride on Monday by staging his own kidnapping. However, the police traced him on Monday midnight from Balewadi. Senior inspector Nandkumar Bhosale Patil told TOI that the boy had called his mother on Monday morning and told her that some men had kidnapped him and were demanding Rs 2 lakh ransom to release him. "The mother immediately informed her husband about the incident. The boy's father, a tempo driver, lodged a complaint with the police. "During investigations, we got information that the boy was at Balewadi. Our team rushed to Balewadi and took him in custody. The boy had staged his own kidnapping. We handed over him to his parents," Patil said.

Talks between govt, APNGOs fail; stir to continue

HYDERABAD, OCTOBER 9: Talks between Andhra Pradesh government and striking NonGazetted Officers Association, to end the ongoing indefinite strike by government employees failed. The APNGOs association vowed to continue agitation against proposed bifurcation of the state even as Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy sought to assure them that he would not let the state be divided as long as he remained the chief minister. Mr. Reddy held talks for over three hours with the APNGOs association leaders at the state Secretariat here this afternoon to end the impasse, caused due to the indefinite strike by government employees in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions, launched on August 12 in protest against the proposed bifurcation of the state. The Chief Minister requested us to call off the strike to avoid inconvenience to the people. He assured us that he would not let the state be divided as long as he remained the Chief Minister. But we told him that the strike will continue till a specific assurance was given on the bifurcation issue, NGOs Association leader U. Murali Krishna told reporters after the meeting. The NGOs association said it would discuss the governments proposal with its general body and take a decision on ending the strike. We will get back to the Cabinet Sub-Committee in a day or two after discussing the issue with our general body, Mr. Murali Krishna added.

My boyfriend promised to marry me minutes after rape

MUMBAI: The call centre employee who was gangraped in July at Shakti Mills said in her statement before the magistrate that her husband, who was her boyfriend at the time of the incident, had promised to support and marry her just minutes after the crime. The statement was part of a 365page chargesheet submitted in the case before additional metropolitan magistrate Uday Padwad on Tuesday. "I informed him (boyfriend) that it may shock my mother and she may commit suicide and I will also commit suicide. At that time, he promised to support and marry me," the 19-year-old said in the statement. The survivor had suffered several injuries in the attack and needed immediate medical help. She said that she had travelled all the way to a village in Chhattisgarh along with her husband before she visited a hospital. "I was scared to disclose the incident to my mother. Therefore, we decided to go to the hometown of a friend," the survivor said in her sixpage statement. In the month that she was away, the survivor repeatedly called her mother and assured her that she was all right but was not in the right frame of mind and would tell her everything on her return. The couple returned only a month later and revealed the incident to her mother. The revelation shocked the mother and she fainted. It was only after two days, when she had recovered, that the family went to the police station. The chargesheet was filed against the five accused: Salim Ansari, Mohammed Qasim alias Bangali, Vijay Jadhav, his juvenile nephew, and Ashfaque Shaikh. They were present in court. Ansari, Qasim and Jadhav are also accused in the August 22 rape of a photojournalist. The incident had also occurred at Shakti Mills. The survivor and her husband both said that on the day of the incident they were to visit the Mahalaxmi temple and hence met up at Mahalaxmi station in the evening. But as she stubbed her toe and could not walk properly, they decided to cancel the plan and walk back to the station to board a train home. The couple then tried to take a short cut to the station through a dilapidated wall of the mill.

HC grants bail to accused in J Dey murder case

MUMBAI: The Bombay HC on Wednesday granted bail to Paulson Joseph, an alleged member of Chhota Rajan gang and accused in the murder of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey. Justice U V Bakre granted bail to Joseph on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh. Paulson is the second accused to get bail in this case. The crime branch had arrested altogether 11 accused in connection with the crime. Former journalist Jigna Vora, who was also arrested in the case, was the first one to get bail. Paulson is likely to come out of jail on Monday after bail formalities are complied with, his lawyer O A Siddiqui said. Siddiqui argued that there was no evidence against his client to connect him with Dey's murder. Hence, he should be granted liberty. Opposing Paulson's bail, prosecutor Ajay Gadkari argued that there was substantial evidence against him. Police had recorded the confession of Paulson in which he had admitted to his role in the crime. Besides, the coaccused had given confession implicating Paulson in this case.The prosecutor also said that the scope for abetment was widened under Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act and even communicating with an organized crime syndicate was enough to constitute an offence. However, Paulson argued that the prosecution had no direct evidence to prove its case against him and he was being wrongly implicated. Accepting the arguments of Joseph, the court granted him bail. Joseph was arrested on September 5, 2011, after probe revealed that he had provided global SIM cards to wanted gangster Chhota Rajan's sharpshooter Satish Kalya and Vinod Asrani to communicate with gang leader Rajan in the run-up to J Dey's murder.

The chief minister requested the employees to bear in the mind the cyclone threat to the coastal region and withdraw the strike to meet any emergency. The NGOs Association, however, assured the chief minister that employees of revenue, panchayat raj and other departments concerned would take part in relief and rescue operations in case of cyclone despite being on strike, its president P. Ashok Babu said. The Association requested the chief minister to lead a delegation of employees to New Delhi to present their concerns to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and others over the proposed bifurcation of the state. Meanwhile, several parts of Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema continued to reel under power crisis as the electricity employees continued their strike in protest against the division of Andhra

Pradesh. The power generation remained crippled at the major power stations including Vijayawada thermal power station and the Rayalaseema thermal power station. Prolonged power cuts continued in the Seemandhra regions and even cities like Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada were no exception as the indefinite strike of the electricity employees entered the fourth day on Wednesday. Govt to rope in NTPC, PowerGrid Meanwhile, government is planning to rope in NTPC and Power Grid Corporation to provide electricity to Andhra Pradesh. We are doing something. NTPC and PowerGrid will provide electricity to Andhra Pradesh, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde told reporters here when asked about governments plan to restore electricity in Seemandhra region in Andhra Pradesh.

Delhi: BSP MLA's wife found murdered in house

NEW DELHI: Wife of a BSP MLA from Uttar Pradesh was stabbed to death by unidentified assailants at her home in North East Delhi on Wednesday. Rehana (40), wife of Bulandshahar MLA Haji Aleem was found murdered on Wednesday morning in their New Jafrabad residence, police said. Aleem is said to be out of India on Haj pilgrimage. "It seems that the entry in the house was friendly and the killing took place late in the night or early in the morning," said a police official. Aleem is facing a non-bailable warrant against him and his brother Haji Yunus, for their alleged involvement in a rape case and child labour at a circus that the two brothers own.

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UN chief wants credible Presidential polls in Maldives EU announces 30 million to help Italy refugees
COLOMBO, OCTOBER 9: The United Nations chief has called for a credible and peaceful revote for presidency in the Maldives after the countrys Supreme Court annulled results of an earlier election widely hailed as free and fair. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has noted the court decision to hold fresh elections, his office said in a short statement dated on Tuesday. Maldives Supreme Court on Monday annulled results of the September 7, 2013 first-round Presidential vote, agreeing with a losing candidate that the voters registry included made-up names and deceased people. It said some 5,600 votes were thus tainted. It has fixed fresh election for October 19, 2013. In the first round, Mohamed Nasheed, who became President in the countrys first multiparty election in 2008, led with more than 45 per cent of the vote while Yaamin Abdul Gayoom, brother of former 30-year autocrat Maumoon Abdul Gayoom came second with 25 per cent. But businessman Qasim Ibrahim who finished a close third complained that he was denied a runoff slot because of a flawed voters register. The difference between him and the second place was about 2,700 votes. LAMPEDUSA, OCTOBER 9: The head of the European Commission has announced during a visit to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa that Italy will receive an additional 30 million in E.U. funds to help settle refugees, after the sinking of a migrant boat killed at least 275 people. Jose Manuel Barroso also pledged to work tirelessly for an E.U.-wide asylum policy and to beef up the Frontex border patrol agency to prevent similar tragedies. Some islanders shouted Shame! as they arrived. Lampedusans have long complained that they have been forgotten by Italy and the E.U. and left to cope alone with the thousands of migrants who come ashore each year. The visit by Mr. Barroso, accompanied by Italian Premier Enrico Letta, follows agreement by E.U. Interior Ministers to

The court verdict came as a surprise with the U.N, European Union and countries like United States, Australia and neighbouring India having all praised the election as largely free and fair. Known for its luxury island resorts, Maldives has had a difficult transition in the five years it has been a democracy with state institutions like police, elections commission judiciary and the public service all being questioned over their alleged

loyalty to the leaders of the former autocratic government. Mr. Nasheed resigned from presidency last year amid public protests and losing support from the military and police over his decision to arrest a senior judge accusing him of corruption. Though a local inquiry commission has dismissed his claim that he was ousted by a coup at gunpoint, the country remains politically polarised.

strengthen the patrol capabilities of

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Pak civil society organisations condemn Peshawar church blasts

ISLAMABAD, OCTOBER 9: A number of civil society organisations across Pakistan have expressed outrage at yet another inhuman act of killing and carnage aimed at the rapidly dwindling Christian community of Pakistan. In a statement they said, We most strongly condemn the two suicide bombing attacks against a Sunday morning prayer congregation at the All Saints Church in Kohati Gate, Peshawar. We stand steadfastly and in total solidarity with our bereaved sisters, brothers and families to mourn the almost 80 Shaheed Pakistani Christians, and we pray for the recovery of the over 150 critically injured in hospitals.We are in immense shock and grief at the horrific sights, sounds and news emanating from the Church, the absolute inadequacy, chaos and disorder at the Peshawar hospitals, and, not least, the cemetery, where there are insufficient coffins to bury the dead, lack of illumination and grave-diggers, and utter helplessness, the statement said. The groups had held protests all over the country against the bomb blasts targeting innocent people in Peshawar. The groups condemned the provincial governments clear security lapse at the church, in view of many previous targeted attacks by TTP/jihadis/sectarian extremists all over Pakistan and repeated assurances of provision of foolproof security in future for minorities by successive Federal/Provincial governments. Demanding more security for the minorities, the statement said that mere announcements of 3 days official mourning and monetary compensation for the dead/injured are a huge insult to the bereaved families, and the grieving and suffering Pakistanis, who have lost dear ones mostly civilian children, women and men, along with members of the police, paramilitary and armed forces, nearing 50,000 and counting. The statement wondered how many more innocent Pakistanis will have to be killed for the government to learn a lesson. The Taliban kills a serving general and two others in Dir, yet Mullah Biradar is unconditionally released. Enough is enough, the groups added.

Chinese court accepts Bo Xilai appeal

BEIJING, OCTOBER 9: A Chinese court on Wednesday accepted an appeal by disgraced Chinese Communist Party leader Bo Xilai, who was sentenced to life for bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power, giving him the last chance to clear his name. Bo, 64, shouted unfair when the Jinan Intermediate Peoples Court in east Chinas Shandong Province last month sentenced him to life in jail. He submitted an appeal to the Shandong Higher Peoples Court which accepted his plea. This court, upon investigation, decided in accordance with the law to accept, the court said in a statement without mentioning any specific date. This will be Bos last legal avenue to defend himself after which he would serve his sentence in special prison which, according to reports, will have all facilities. Regarded as a rebel who projected himself as a pro-Maoist leader, Bo held several high

COP19 meeting at Warsaw to lay down climate deal basics

WARSAW, OCTOBER 9: Polands Environment Minister says his challenge at next months climate conference will be to lay foundations for a new global emission cuts deal. Marcin Korolec told The Associated Press that the United Nations COP19 conference in Warsaw will require huge work in making some 200 participating nations agree on conditions for a deal to be signed in 2015 in Paris. A major point of contention is how to divide the burden of cuts between industrialised nations and emerging economies. The deal has to be acceptable to major developing nations, like India and China. A top U.N. climate official said recently that international leaders are failing in their fight against global warming.

India to open a separate diplomatic mission for ASEAN

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, OCTOBER 9: As a testimony to the intensity of the relationship that India seeks to have with ASEAN, New Delhi has decided to open a separate mission for this 10-nation bloc that is billed as the growth centre of Asia. An announcement of an Indian Ambassador to ASEAN is expected to be made by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in this capital city of Brunei where he will participate in the 11th ASEAN-India summit on Thursday. Dr. Singh arrived here late on Wednesday afternoon to participate in the ASEAN-India engagement and the 8th East Asia Summit (EAS). Currently, Indias diplomatic mission in Indonesia handles the ASEAN-related work as the ASEAN Secretariat is located in Jakarta. Official sources said the ASEAN engagement had become very demanding; one that required a full-time mission. This was also a recommendation of the vision statement prepared by an ASEAN-India Eminent Persons Group as per the Plan of Action 2010-15. The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on services and investments with ASEAN which has been given its final contours after addressing reservations of some member countries will not be signed at the meeting as individual governments are still in the process of getting internal approvals. Both External Affairs and Commerce Ministries maintain that it will be signed before the end of the calendar year and operational from July 2014. India is keen to have the FTA signed at the earliest so that it can tap into the ASEAN market. India-ASEAN trade increased by 37 per cent in 2012 to reach nearly $80 billion, surpassing the target of $70 billion. Once the FTA is in place, two-way trade is expected to touch the $100 billion mark by 2015. At the EAS, India is expecting to sign intergovernmental agreements with half-a-dozen countries to reinforce the international character of the historic Nalanda University. ``This is the first time such an agreement is being promoted from the EAS platform, official sources pointed out. While India is the biggest financier of this venture, several countries including China, Singapore and Australia have pledged money for the university. The Nalanda University (Amendment) Bill is before a Parliamentary Standing Committee and provides for having representatives from five EAS countries on the universitys Board. ``We are trying to make it a truly international university; the way it was when it flourished between the 5and 12 centuries, officials said.

profile positions, including head of Dalian city, Governor of Liaoning Province besides Minister of Commerce. He was sacked last year as head of Chongqing city over attempts to shield his wife Gu Kailai from the investigations into her role in the Murder of a British Businessman, Neil Heywood. She was subsequently given a suspended death sentence. The case caught national attention after police chief of the city, Wang Lijun, defected to

the U.S. Consulate in Chengdu saying that he was afraid of reprisals from Bo for investigating Gus role. Bo was subsequently charged with bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power at his first trial held from August 22-26, 2013 and the court announced its verdict on September 22, 2013. In an open trial with transcripts released through the microblogs, Bo put up a strong defence contesting almost all allegations against him.

ECONOMY

Sensex climbs 266 points as trade Gold, silver fall on profit booking gap narrows to 30-month low
MUMBAI, OCTOBER 9: The benchmark Sensex erased early losses and surged 266 points to close above the 20,000 mark for the first time in almost three weeks after the latest trade data indicated the governments efforts to rein in the current account deficit are working. Realty sector shares rose sharply, followed by healthcare, bank and capital goods stocks as 12 of the 13 BSE industry groups advanced. Heavyweights Infosys and Reliance Industries, along with HDFC Bank and Sun Pharma, helped to prop up the Sensex. The 30-share S&P BSE Sensex initially dropped to a low of 19,826.96 after Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan said the monetary policy should aim at lowering inflation expectations. Sentiment was also hit after the to a 30-month low as gold and silver imports plunged. While exports grew 11.15 per cent, imports declined 18.1 per cent last month. The trade deficit for September came to a more than twoyear low at USD 6.7 billion. This can be beneficial for the Indian currency as well as controlling the current account deficit, said Rakesh Goyal, senior vice president at Bonanza Portfolio Ltd. Financial and banking stocks recovered from lower levels and showed strength after this news. Positive economic data and optimism ahead of quarterly results have led to this rally. The 50share CNX Nifty on the National Stock Exchange shot up 79.05 points, or 1.33 per cent, to 6,007.45. The SX40 index on the MCX Stock Exchange gained 151.11 points to end at 12,055.73. NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 9: Gold and silver prices dropped in the national capital on Wednesday on emergence of profit booking by stockists at existing higher levels and reduced offtake by investors amid a weakening global trend. Gold plunged by Rs 120 to Rs 30,810 per ten gram, while silver lost Rs 280 to Rs 49,670 per kg on falling demand among industrial units and coin makers. Traders said stockists selling at existing higher levels following recent upsurge and investors shifting their funds from bullion to rising equities mainly pulled down precious metal prices. They said a weakening trend in

overseas markets, where gold fell from a one-week high on expectations that US lawmakers will find a compromise over the debt limit as the econ-

omy improves, further influenced the sentiment. Gold in overseas markets, which normally sets price trend on the domestic front fell 0.2

per cent to $ 1,316.73 an ounce and silver by 0.3 per cent to $ 22.23 an ounce. In the national capital, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity dropped by Rs 120 each to Rs 30,810 and Rs 30,610 per ten gram, respectively. The metal had gained Rs 620 in last three sessions. Sovereign held steady at Rs 25,100 per piece of eight gram. Silver ready lost Rs 280 to Rs 49,670 per kg and weeklybased delivery by Rs 100 to Rs 49,550 per kg. The white metal shot up by Rs 1,730 in last three days.Silver coins plunged by Rs 2,000 to Rs 85,000 for buying and Rs 86,000 for selling of 100 pieces.

Flipkart picks up another $160 million in funding

CHENNAI, OCTOBER 9: Just three months after it raised $200 million, e-commerce player Flipkart has picked up another $160 million in funding from both existing and new investors. This latest round of funding, industry insiders say is a confirmation of the continued interest in both the company and its capital-intensive growth model. The development was confirmed by company co-founder Sachin Bansal, who said in a tweet on Wednesday: The rumours were true. We have raised $360 million. Cheers to everyone at Flipkart. While the online retailer had raised $200 million from existing investors including Tiger Global, Naspers, Accel Partners and ICONIQ Capital in July, Morgan Stanley Investment Management and the Dragoneer Investment Group have added to this round among other investors.

International Monetary Fund forecast Indias economic growth rate would fall to 4.25 per cent in the year ending March 31, 2014. The Sensex bounced back after the trade data was released and

ended at 20,249.26, a rise of 265.65 points or 1.33 per cent. It was the highest close for the index since 20,263.71 on September 20. The government said the trade deficit in September narrowed

Finance Ministry rules out reduction in export duty on iron ore

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 9: Notwithstanding the demand from the domestic producers, Commerce Secretary, S. R. Rao on Wednesday said the Finance Ministry has ruled out reduction in export duty on iron ore. "The Finance Minister, P.Chidambaram has already stated very clearly that there will be no duty reduction of duty on exports of iron ore, he told reporters here. The domestic iron ore producers have been demanding a cut in exports duty from the current level of 30 per cent. While the Ministry of Steel had opposed the cut in duty, the Ministry of Mines had batted in favour of it. India was once the third-largest exporter of iron ore, the raw material for steel making, but outbound shipments had slumped more than 80 per cent in three years to hit 18 million tonnes in the last financial year. Exports of iron ore fell from a high of 117.4 million tonnes in 2009-2010 to 18 million tonnes in 2012-2013. Exports this year could remain well below the record high of more than 117

Bharti Enterprises and Walmart terminate their six-year relationship

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 9: Ending their six-year relationship, which saw troubled times in the last few months, Bharti Enterprises and US retail giant Walmart on Wednesday announced termination of their joint venture putting at rest speculation about the future of their relationship. The immediate fallout of the termination was the appointment of former Walmart India country head, Raj Jain as an advisor to Bharti group. In a joint statement, the companies said they have reached an agreement to independently own and operate separate business formats in India and discontinue their franchise agreement in the retail business. The agreement is subject to finalisation of definitive agreements and requisite regulatory approvals, it said. The US retail major will buy out its Indian partner in their 50:50 cash-and-carry joint venture Bharti Walmart, which runs 20 wholesale stores under the Best Price Modern Wholesale brand in India, for an undisclosed sum. Bharti will acquire $100 million of Compulsory Convertible Debentures (CCDs) held by Walmart in Cedar Support Services, a company owned and controlled by the Indian firm. It will also continue to run the "EasyDay retail stores on its own. In a statement Bharti Enterprises vicechairman and MD Rajan Bharti Mittal said Bharti was committed to building a worldclass retail venture and will continue to invest in Bharti Retail across all formats. "We believe that with our current footprint of 212 stores, we have a strong platform to significantly grow the business, he added. Similarly, Walmart said it plans to continue to grow its business while working with the government and interested stakeholders to create conditions that enable foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail. "Given the circumstances, our decision to operate independently will be beneficial to both parties, Walmart Asia president and CEO Scott Price said. The two had joined hands in 2007 and launched their first Best Price Modern Wholesale cash-and-carry store in Amritsar in May 2009. Walmart India spokesperson said: "We are currently working with Bharti to finalise the terms of the agreement and transition arrangement. If and when we reach a definitive agreement on transaction terms, we will provide further financial information as appropriate. Experts in the retail industry were of the view that this was inevitable as both the partners had been not having the best of relationships during the last few months especially after the Enforcement Directorate launched a probe into the monetary transactions of $100 million to Cedar Support Services. In fact, both the partners had decided to go slow and had not opened a single store anywhere in the country during the last few months. Similarly, even after the government 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retailing in September last year, Walmart had been raising questions over various issues including mandatory sourcing of 30 per cent requirement from the small industries.

million tonnes seen in 20092010 with a ban on exports from major producing states Karnataka and Goa being in force. On the issue of concerns raised by some sections on the issue of reduction in duty drawback rates, Mr. Rao said that Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma had discussed the issue with the Finance Ministry. " I do believe that my Minister (Anand

Sharma) has already had personal talks with the Finance Minister on this, he added. The Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) had termed the government's decision to reduce duty drawback rates for the engineering sector as a shocking development and said the move would negate the positive impact of rupee depreciation. Further, Mr. Rao said Indias

exports are unlikely to be hit on account of the US shutdown which has been going on for more than a week now. "I do not think so, essentially because of the thumb rule that industry in US is not led by government but by the private sector, the Commerce Secretary said in reply to a question as to whether the US shutdown would reverse export growth of India.

JAMMU: The Vice-chancellor, University of Jammu, today inaugurated the Inhouse computerized results with photographs of the candidates on the marks certificates of MCA 6th Semester examination 2013. This step of the in-house Computer Section of the Examination Wing shall lead to total computerization of the candidate record i.e from enrolment to the issuance of the degree electronically. The registration returns (RR) of all the Post Graduate courses were obtained on-line from various Post Graduate departments on the Campus, Offsite Campuses and the affiliated PG colleges. The internal assessment record of all the Post Graduate courses were also obtained on-line for the session 2012-13.

MISC 8 JU Marksheets Will Now Carry Photographs Teaching suspended at University; JU teachers protest demonstrate at JU
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vation will reduce the chances of misuse through impersonation as well as the need for attestation which is currently a major source of inconvenience for most of the students. In the second phase, this process shall be introduced to other Post Graduate courses as well. The others who were present on the occasion included Prof. Manoj K. Dhar (Registrar), Sh. Jai Kumar Sharma (Spl. Secretary to Vice-Chancellor), Prof. Avtar Singh Jasrotia Dr. Prakash, Sh Romesh Khajuria, Deputy Registrar Eval(NP),Sh. Vinay Thusoo (PRO), Sh. Nikhilesh Sharma (Assistant Programmer), Sh. Ram Lal (Sr. P.A to Controller of Examinations) and Sh. Akhilesh Sharma, Liaison Officer. JAMMU, OCT 09: The teaching community of the University of Jammu today came out openly and whole heartedly in support of the Jammu University Teachers' Association's (JUTA) call for two days' protest against the hasty implementation of the UGC amended regulations 2013 in front of the Vice Chancellors' Secretariat at the University of Jammu. The teachers are protesting against the decision of the University authorities to take the UGC fresh guidelines of capping system for the appointments and promotions of teachers in the university, which without any deliberations is being taken as an item before the University Council. Addressing the teaching community, the JUTA President Prof J P Singh Joorel said that the teaching faculty is struggling hard for the effective implementation of the UGC guidelines 2010 by the University of Jammu and in the meanwhile, the UGC has issued fresh guidelines which introduced capping system for the appointresearch. Prof Dalip Singh Jamwal, who is also the teacher representative in the University Council, assured the JUTA members that he would effectively see it that reservations of the teaching community on the matter will be put fourth before Council and same should not be allowed to be implemented without serious deliberations within the university as it affects the quality of teaching and research in general and the career prospects of the teaching fraternity in particular which has already taken the toll because of the introduction of the API scheme. Those who spoke at the occasion included Prof S K Khosa, Prof Yash Pal Sharma, Dr. K S Charak, Dr. Virender Koundal, Dr Ramni Gupta, Prof Abha Chouhan, Dr Vishwa Raksha, Dr. P B K S Baba, Prof Taj-ud-din, Dr Jaspal Singh. The JUTA Vice president Dr. Kavita Suri, General Secretary Dr. Rakesh Vaid, Joint secretary Dr Vijay Saigal and Treasurer Dr Vivek Sharma coordinated the protest.

Prof Mohan Paul Singh Ishar, Hon'ble Vice-chancellor while congratulating Prof Keshav Sharma, the Controller of Examinations and his team especially Dr. Dharminder Magotra (Dy. Registrar Computer Section) and Sh. Ravi Kant Verma (Assistant Programmer) said

that from now onwards all the students of the professional courses, where computerization has been introduced, shall get their mark certificates and degrees with photographs from the Session 2013 onwards in first phase. It is expected that this inno-

140 youth to get loan assistance under JKSES

DODA: To provide loan assistance to the aspiring unemployed educated youth of the District under Jammu and Kashmir Self Employment Scheme (JKSES), District Employment and Counseling Centre Doda yesterday conducted interview/ counseling of the candidates who have applied for getting loan assistance to establish their own income generating units in the District. District Development Commissioner Doda, Mr. Mubarak Singh, chaired the interview along with other members of the interview-cum task force committee comprising Deputy Director Employment Doda Shahida Parveen, Lead Bank Officer Doda Mr. I.B Sharma, Branch Manager J&K Bank Doda Mr. Anokh Singh, General Manager DIC Doda Mr. Dil Mir Chowdhary and District Social Welfare Officer Doda Mr. Gaiasul Haq. A total of 183 candidates applied for loan assistance, of which, 150 candidates turn up for the interview among which 140 candidates including 25 female candidates were selected by the committee for loan assistance under retail and transport sector. The selected candidates were asked to fill the required documents with the concerned bank branches.

CE Team clinches BGSBU's Cricket Final

ments and promotions of teachers. The University of Jammu has shown exceptional interest for the implementation of amended guidelines without deliberating its effects on the teaching fraternity at any platform. Asserting that all the UGC guidelines should be adopted by the university in toto and not in parts, Prof Joorel criticised the university administration for immediate implementation of stringent guidelines throwing to the winds the beneficial aspects of the guidelines. Prof Joorel further said that the UGC guidelines of capping should have been discussed within

the University and then it should have been taken to the appropriate bodies for its adoption by giving sufficient time to the faculty members to get acquainted and accordingly pursue their teaching and research on the quality side. Criticising the university actions, the teachers, while speaking at the protest, denounced the pro-active approach of University in implementing harsher part of the guidelines forsaking the provisions of the guidelines which are incorporated to provide incentives and gives motivation to teachers to constantly raise the bar of efficiency in teaching and

Symposium on Gandhian philosophy held Student beaten up by teacher

UDHAMPUR: Mehak Shah, a student of Sunrays Childrens Institute was adjudged as over all best in a symposium on the topic Gandhis Life and Personality organized by District Information Centre, Udhampur in the premises of the School here today. Mr. Aman Sharma and Mr. Ritik Mishra, student of the host school bagged second and third positions respectively in the contest while Simran Thakur and Satveer Singh got consolation prizes. Principal of the host school, Lalita Sharma, was the chief guest on the occasion. The Principal said Gandhian philosophy of love and non-violence is still relevant in the present scenario and called upon the students in particular to follow the foot-steps of Gandhi Ji to become an asset to the Nation. She also lauded the efforts of Information Department for holding the symposium on Gandhian philosophy in the institution which would certainly inspire the students to follow the preaching of great leader in their lives. On the occasion, the artists of the department presented bhajan Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram which was highly appreciated by the audience present on the occasion. The chief guest also distributed prizes among the winners of the contest.

for refusing to work in fields

Display Your Talent - Elocution (Extempore) Competition

JAMMU: By his impressive presentation, Abhinandan Singh from Govt. College of Engg. & Tech., Jammu, fetched the first prize in an Inter-Collegiate Elocution (Extempore) Competition conducted by the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu under the Display Your Talent 2013-14. Ambika Bhan from the Law School and Polina Singh Kala, Department of English, University of Jammu, were adjudged Second and Third prize, respectively. Madhur Mahajan from Model Institute of Engg. & Tech., Jammu and Prabjot Kour from Govt. Women College, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, were awarded the Certificates of Merit. The Contest was extempore, followed by lots. The participants were required to speak for five minutes on the given topic. Some of the interesting topics given in the Competition were Terrorism and its global affects, Benefits of good nutrition, Freedom of the press, HIV AIDS and Health, Role of Censor Board in Indian Cinema, Global Warming and Climate Change, Role of Computers in Education, Leadership in Indian Youth, Traffic Chaos in Jammu, Unemployment and Youth, Child Marriages in India, Youth Violence in India, Dangers of Smoking, Child Labour, Poulation Growth in India, Corruption in India, Responsibility Towards Elders, E-governance Is it necessary? and Domestic V/s Western Culture etc. Prof. Satnam Kour, Sh, Jagdish Chander and Dr. Anupama Vohra, were the adjudicators for this event. Prof. Yash Pal Sharma, CoChairman, Campus Cultural Committee, was the Chief Guest and distributed the prizes amongst the winners.

RAJOURI: In the ongoing tournaments of all game events, BGSB University hold its final match of InterDepartmental Cricket tournament which was clinched by Electronic & Communication Engineering Team (ECE) by defeating Electrical & Renewable Energy Engineering Team (ERE). The final match was played at Police Line Ground of DPL Rajouri in which Dean of Students & Registrar Mohammad Rashid Chowdhary was Chief Guest. In the final match, toss was won by Nasir Sofi, Captain of ERE Team and decided to bat first. The start was not good for ERE team and they could score only 82 runs in 20 overs with Nasir Sofi scored highest of 18. For ECE Muneeb took 5 wickets and gave only 6 runs in 4 hours showing very good performance. Responding to the score, ECE team chased the target by 5 wickets in hand. Shant Manu and Junaid starting

chasing and they performed good score. Shant Manu was also declared Man of the Match as well as Man of the Series. For ERE Majid took 3 wickets. On the occasion, Dean of Students & Registrar Mohammad Rashid Chowdhary expressed his pleasure over the participation of all departments in the game events particularly cricket. He said that every year University organise game events in all the games of indoor and outdoor and he is happy that some of the students are taking part in the games at national level. He also thanked Police Administration Rajouri for providing the ground available for the Cricket event. Various dignitaries including Prof AK Koul, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. B A Wafai Director Centre for Biodiversity Studies, Deputy Director Physical Education and Sports Mohammad Din were present on the occasion who witness the match.

POONCH: A Class XI student of a government higher secondary school Dhargaloon in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district was allegedly beaten by up a teacher for refusing to work in his agricultural fields. Israr Tanveer suffered injuries and was admitted to sub-district hospital Mendhar after he was beaten up by his physical education teacher Nazir Ahmed in the school yesterday, officials said today. The teacher had instructed Tanveer to work in his fields in Mendhar area, but the student refused to follow

Ahmed's order, they said. The parents alleged that Tanveer was thrashed by Ahmed in the presence another teacher Mohammad Yousuf teacher during the morning assembly in the institute. Parents along with residents of the area assembled at Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Mendhar and demanded action against the teacher. On the directions of the SDM, education department asked deputy chief education officer to probe the matter and submit report at the earliest, officials said.

Jamia Millia Islamia University to start "Read and Pass it on" initiative

School of Agri-Business Management, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

Chatha organizes Industrial Visit for MBA (ABM) students
JAMMU: School of AgriBusiness Management, Shere-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology recently organized Industrial Visit for the students of MBA (AgriBusiness Management).The students visited Dabur India, Shalimar Cattle Feed and Shalimar Thermoforming Pvt. Ltd. located at SIDCO Industrial Estate, Bari Brahmana and IFCA Bottling Pvt. Ltd. located at Industrial estate Gangyal to get the first hand experience of the working of these agro-based units. The visit to these industries initially started with a briefing out the students about the organisational profile and various activities performed at different levels within the units. According to Professor Jyoti Kachroo, Coordinator SABM, the industrial visit aims at seeking exposure at the local setup so that tomorrow our students will not only take the lead in business management affairs but also will be useful for our industrial sector, as our course curricula and other activities are industry driven. Ms. Pooja Gandotra (Asstt. Prof. & In-charge Placement) and Mr. Dalip Raina (Asstt. Prof.) facilitated these visits to the industries.

District Sports Councils take shape, Taj convenes meeting of chairmen

SRINAGAR, OCT 09: The first meeting of chairmen of District Sports Councils was held here today under the chairmanship of Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi ud Din. These councils were constituted in the last meeting of general council of J&K State Sports Council, of which Mr. Taj is the chairman, with a view to take sports promotion at the grassroot levels and hunt for talent among youth beyond the cities of Srinagar and Jammu. The Minister has been impressing upon for an inclusive approach to tap the sports talent of youth across regions, boundaries, gender and age. Chairing the meeting, Mr. Taj asked the office bearers of newly constituted district councils to work in tandem with other organisations and agencies working in their areas for the promotion of sports. He asked them to work closely with NYKs in their districts and formulate new programmes and policies for betterment of youth. Mr. Taj specifically directed these district councils to start talent hunt in their respective districts at the school level. He said many new centrally sponsored schemes are coming in sports which need to be implemented to raise infrastructure and increase sports activity in J&K. The meeting was attended by Dr. Sheikh Mustaffa Kamaal, Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Parvez Malik, Secretary, J&K State Sports Council and chairmen of District Sports Councils.

Parvez Dewan lays foundation stone of Hostel Block of Hotel Management Institute
SRINAGAR: Union Secretary for Tourism, Mr Parvez Dewan today laid the foundation stone of Hostel Block at Indian Institution of Hotel Management, Raj Bagh, Srinagar. Commissioner Secretary, Tourism and Culture, Mr Atal Dulloo and Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Mr Farooq Ahmed Shah were present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Dewan said that Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned an amount of Rs. 726.30 lac for the construction of Hostel Block of Institute of Hotel Management Catering Tech & Applied Nutrition. The infrastructure to be raised and provided the facilities to students include language Lab, Laundry, Board Room & Hostel Support Services. Union Secretary directed the PWD (R&B) to complete the project within stipulated time frame so that the construction work benefits the students and the courses scheduled to be taught are started at proper time.

NEW DELHI: Jamia Millia Islamia University's outreach programme in collaboration with Dr. Zakir Husain Library, is going to set up a stall of "Old and Unused Books" as part of 'Read and Pass it on initiative' on campus. A book stall will be set up near the main gate of the main campus near Ghalib Statue on October 10, 2013 from 10am to 4pm. Anyone who is interested in any of the books on display can pick them for free. "This book donation drive is part of community development initiatives which are organized under the banner of Outreach Programme of the University on the campus from time to time," says a statement from the university.

No hike in Panjab University fee, for now

CHANDIGARH: The twice-postponed meeting of the Panjab University (PU) Syndicate was carried out on Tuesday amidst celebrations for the university's high ranking in the Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings 2013-14. Amidst important decisions that were pending, the syndicate gave its nod to affiliation to the Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital in Sector 26. In an earlier meeting, the Syndicate had decided to send a disaffiliation notice to the college. The proposal to increase fees by 10% was opposed by BJP leader Satpal Jain and has been deferred to the next meeting after and college students badly, as the fee was increased last year too," Jain said. In the meeting that ran late into the night, the Syndicate gave its in-principal approval for renovating the law auditorium and English department auditorium. Amounts of Rs 8 lakh and Rs 50 lakh were proposed to be sanctioned for the renovation work on the Syndicate agenda. The Syndicate also unanimously recommended Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) to mathematician and Padam Bhushan Awardee RP Bambah.

much disc ussion. "The students are already burdened by increasing fees. This move will affect university

Revaluation results not in, students to sit for exam again

MUMBAI: The delay in declaring the revaluation results of the April-May exam answer sheets has put some Mumbai University students in a quandary. Even as students are waiting for the university to send photocopies of their answer sheets, they will have to re-appear for the paper this month as the October exams begin. Around 6,000 applications for the revaluation of answer sheets of the April-May exam are pending with the university's examination department. This year, the university received around 35,500 applications for revaluation. Of this, the authorities have managed to declare the results for

Mumbai University
29,500 students.The rest of them will be forced to appear for the re-examination. Senate member Sudhakar Tamboli said the university charges around Rs 550 for one application. "If they are charging so much, why can't they deliver on time? Students have to separately fill the form for the re-examination. If these students clear the exam in the revaluation, then why should they be even going through the gruelling process of appearing for the same exam again?" he said. He added that the issue will be raised in the upcoming senate elections on October 15. The

vice-chancellor's directives state that results for revaluation should be out within 45 days of the applied date, added student activist, Santosh Gangurde. Padma Deshmukh, the examination controller, said, "We are getting the revaluation done as and when teachers are available. Every hour the numbers keep changing and we upload the results online in real time. By this weekend, the balance applications will be sorted out." She added that teachers are not available for revaluation work as they are busy with the credit-based grading system, which keeps them busy throughout the year.

AHMEDABAD: The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) has warned the seven architecture colleges and 32 engineering colleges of strict action if they do not refund the fee or return the documents of the students. About 500 complaints of malpractice by self-financed institutions (SFIs) in admissions were received by the ACPC. Of these, around 100 have been settled. On Tuesday, a meeting of the self finance colleges' management and the students was held. The management and students interacted on one to one with each other in presence of ACPC officials. However, since the management and students could not

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work out a solution, the ACPC has given the colleges last warning after which they would have to pay heavy penalty. An ACPC official said, "Of the 500 complaints, there were a maximum of 56 complaints against Changa College. We had earlier also asked these colleges to solve all these complaint by August 31 or face action which would include paying heavy fine. Despite the warning, the colleges have failed to resolve these complaints." These colleges either refused to refund fees or declined to return original marksheets after candidates secured admission to government colleges, the official said. The problem began after the fourth round of admissions, where students were granted admission to various branches of government colleges. These seats had fallen vacant and ACPC was given permission to hold a special round to fill them up. As three rounds of admissions were already completed, the majority of students had even submitted their original documents and paid fees in full to self-financed colleges. With a large number asking for refunds, self-financed colleges made attempts to retain these students by withholding the refunds or documents. The rules stipulate that self-financed colleges have to return fees and documents. MUMBAI: Indian Institute of Mgmt Tiruchirappalli conducted 'TEDx IIM Trichy' (an independent TED event) on Sunday. Seven speakers, from a variety of fields like social service, business, agriculture and sports, who have taken the road less chosen to change the society around them, shared their stories with the students and faculty members of IIM Trichy. Students from several other colleges in Trichy like BIM, NIT Trichy, SASTRA and Saranathan College of Engineering also attended the event. Berlin, founder of Russ Foundation located in Madhurai, narrated the story of his organization and his experiences in the process of developing it.

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