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Parkash Singh Badal asks Centre to act on Chinese troops movement

THE BEGUM OF SINGING

7% growth not contingent on new reforms: Montek

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IN BRIEF
Internal autonomy will bring India, Pak closer: NC
SRINAGAR: Ruling National Conference today said restoration of internal autonomy to Jammuand Kashmir can be a starting point for ending the hostility between India and Pakistan and bring the two countries closer. "We have to end the hostility that one can feel between the two neighbouring countries and it's only NC and its demand Contd. on page 2

China sticks to its stand, says no border intrusion

BEIJING: The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hua Chunying on Thursday suck to its stand that Chinese troops have not caused any "provocation" by violating the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, China on Thursday said the incident will not affect bilateral ties or disrupt peace at the borders as both sides are trying to resolve it in a friendly manner. "I do not agree with your allegation that it is the Chinese side that has caused the provocation between the border troops," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said while replying to questions about the intrusion of Chinese troops at the Depsang Valley in Ladakh. "China's troops have never crossed the (LAC) line. China and India are neighbours and the boundary is not demarcated yet. "It is inevitable for problems to prop up in border areas. When there is a problem it should be resolved through friendly consultations though existing mechanisms and channels," she said. "We believe this incident can also be handled and will not affect the peace and stability of the border areas as well as the normal development of China and India relations," she said. Urging the media to be patient, she said, "We also believe that the two sides continue to solve the issue in a friendly manner and we will not let the issue affect border peace and security and normal development of China-India relations". "We hope relevant media can keep patience and create favourable conditions for the two countries to solve this issue through friendly consultations," she said. The spokesperson said the situation on the Sino-Indian border is peaceful and stable. "Just want to tell you that the current situation in the border area is peaceful and stable. Contd. on page 2

Daulat Beg Oldi incursion issue

Gen. Singh briefs defence minister about Chinese intrusion
NEW DELHI: After his two day visit to the border State of Jammu and Kashmir on the wake of Chinese intrusion in Ladakh sector, army chief Gen Bikram Singh on Thursday briefed defence minister A K Antony. After reviewing the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the Ladakh area with military commanders in the Northern Command, Gen Singh briefed the defence minister on the incursion issue today, Army officials said. The Army Contd. on page 2

Omar tells Centre: Deal on incursion issue vigorously with China, Pak
JAMMU: Criticising the Centre for "different treatment" toward two neighbouring count r i e s Pakistan and China over the incursion i s s u e , Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said India should take up the issue strongly with both countries to prevent such incidents. "If Pakistan had intruded 10 to 15 kms inside the Indian Territory we would have raised lot of hue and cry. We would have severed cricketing ties with the neighbouring country, Contd. on page 2

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Despite Chinese incursion Salman Khursheed to visit Beijing on May9

NEW DELHI: Notwithstanding the Chinese intrusion in the Ladakh sector on April 15 and to give diplomacy a c h a n c e external affairs minister Salman Khurshid will go ahead with his visit to China on May 9. Khurshid's trip comes ahead of the visit by newly-elected Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to India later next month. A lot of significance is being attached to Li's visit, his first abroad after becoming Prime Minister last month. "I am going on May 9," Khurshid told reporters Contd. on page 2

Indian advertising head at Google gets salary of $46.7 million

SAN FRANCISCO: Google CEO Larry Page and his longtime partner Sergey Brin limited their salaries to $1 apiece last year, while four other top executives received combined compensation packages totaling more than $124 million. The breakdown disclosed in a Contd. on page 2

Spurious drug scam

'no coordination between Crime Branch and Vigilance': IGP Crime

SRINAGAR, APRIL 25: Asserting that there is no coordination between Crime Branch and State Vigilance Organization (SVO) over spurious drug scam, Inspector General of Police, Crime Branch (CB), Javid Mujtaba Geelani on Thursday said that CB is investigating the matter independently and there is no coordination between CB and SVO. "I can give you details what CB is doing in this regard. I have no information about SVO. There is no coordination between the two," Geelani told Srinagar based news gathering agency CNS and added that so far Crime Branch has arrested two persons in this case. When asked former Health Minister, Sham Lal Sharma had given a clean chit to his Chief Polling Agent, Ashok Raina, IGP, Crime said that so far we have arrested that fellow and how can one say that he is not involve in the scam. "We have arrested him (Ashok Raina) and the total number of arrests are two," he said. While replying to a question, IGP, Crime said that Contd. on page 2

Chit fund scam; Money laundering case filed against Saradha group
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate has slapped money laundering case against the chit fund scam-hit Saradha group of Kolkata, to probe the allegations of financial irregularities by numerous depositors against it. The ED has registered a regular case under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at its Guwahati office as the Assam police has registered an FIR against the group after allegations were made Contd. on page 2

Delhi High Court's observation India should take military action against China: BJYM on rapes: people have gone mad
JAMMU: Expressing serious concern over the Chinese incursion in Ladakh,BharatiyaJanataYuva Morcha (BJYM) today said the government should take military action against the neighbouring country. "China is posing serious threat to our national security and sovereignty. The government should take military action against it," BJYM state chief Ravinder Raina told reporters during Yuva Adhikar Yatra at Sunderbani, 60 km from here. However, the Congressled UPA has surrendered before China, he said. "UPA has totally surrendered Contd. on page 2 NEW DELHI: Voicing concern over "alarming" increase in rape cases in the national capital, the Delhi high court on Thursday asked the Centre and the city police to find out the "root cause" of such incidents. "It is surprising as to what is happening in Delhi. Find out the root cause of such incidents," a bench headed by chief Justice D Murugesan said. "There is something wrong somewhere with Delhi. People have become mad. Other aspects we can understand," the bench said after Delhi Police stated that mere policing will not stop such Contd. on page 2

2G-Scam: Cong says no to BJP on Chakoo's sacking

NEW DELHI: Tempers ran high in JPC on Thursday ahead of the adoption of controversial report on 2G scam, with opposition members demanding ouster of chairman P C Chacko. In a swift counter move Congress sought removal of three BJP members Contd. on page 2

Cong infighting: denies clashes between two ministers CM's directive banning re-employment thrown to winds
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Wednesday denied media reports of clashes between two Congress ministers in the state cabinet meeting. "Spreading of such news in the media is the handiwork of some people with vested interests to create confusion in the state Congress. The news of clashes between two party ministers in state cabinet is totally wrong," JKPCC spokesperson and MLC, Ravinder Sharma, said. There were reports in news channels about clashes between two congress ministers - Taj Mohi-ud-Din and Sham Lal Sharma during the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today. Both ministers also denied the reports. Contd. on page 2

Retired officer re-employed for 4th time in Cultural Deptt

J S Rajput SRINAGAR, Apr 25: Throwing the standing orders of Government to winds for banning the re-employment of retired officers, the Department of Culture has granted fourth extension to one of the retired officers. The decision has generated a lot of public outcry and the in-service officers are up in arms against the authorities for violating the decision and jeopardizing their chances of promotion. The in service officer who are craving for their promotions for years together are left with no option but to take a banner of revolt against the authorities who for benefitting their blue eyed boys have issued orders of reemployment of a retired officer for fourth time since 2010. The in-service employees and various officers and officials unions of Archives and Culture Department have taken up the issue with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also and asked him to intervene and restore the credibility of his government by punishing those officers who are violating the service rules and norms. According to sources the employees are up in arms against the Department saying that they will not tolerate any violation of standing rules as this will mar their prospects of promotions and will not hesitate in resorting to agitation. According to sources the Government while banning the re-employment of officers

Governor prorogues LC
JAMMU: Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Mr. N. N. Vohra in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under Section 53(2) of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir prorogued the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council.

On Rape: Many politicians have similar views

throw light on the monumental effort they have put in to arrive at these fascinating conclusions. A 'Unified field theory' on rape is beginning to be unfolded! Most recently, the senior Congress Minister, Satydev Katare said that no man would sexually harass women unless she looks aggressively at him! What a piece of wisdom from a member of the Grand old Party of India. Gandhi and Nehru must be turning in heavens or pulling at their hair. Not to be left undone, the Samajwadi Party leader, Ram Murti Verma while commenting on rapes said that rapes are minor events which happen and should not be taken note of. It is only the media that makes a mountain out of a mole hill. This SP minister bears the name of Ram -the Prophet of India! During the last presidential race to the white House, two American senators had made startling statements on rape and women related issues. When asked on a local news show what he thought about abortion in the case of rape, Senator Akin sparked the controversy when he said, "First of all, from what I understand from doctors, that's really rare. If it's a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down." Another Senator Mourdock was participating in a televised debate against then-Rep. Joe Donnelly and libertarian Andrew Horning, when he said, "Life is that gift from God that I think even if life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that God intended to happen." It is another matter that their statements courted so much controversy that they lost their senate races to Democrats' nomination. CPM MLA, Anisur Rahaman is still fresh whose cheap comments on West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee was slammed by his own party leaders. His remark, which came against the backdrop of the Delhi gang-rape case, was made during his speech at Itahar in North

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Under the backdrop of the gruesome rape of a five year old child and the growing reports of rape incidents, the politicians have found a good field to fight upon. After all, Janata has sent them to debate each and every issue of the country. Rape is the latest one on which they are ever available, to throw new light yet unknown and un- noticed. Call it interestingly or surprisingly, many politicians have similar views on rape. As if members of 'rape club research foundation', where after a long and painstaking research they have arrived at some conclusions which holds fast everywhere. Continents, Climes and regions or varying latitudes, the ubiquitous politicians have cracked a 'rape code factor' that is bound to have a far reaching effect on understanding rape as an attitude. Some samples from our politician eminences will

Dinajpur."The government will do well to all - farmers, workers, rape victims. This is the same Mamata Banerjee who went to South 24Parganas and brought Champala. I told her if you want to bring some girls, bring some good ones. There is no better girl than you. We ask, didimoni what is your price? How much will you take for getting raped?" Rahaman reportedly said referring to the Trinamool Congress chief's announcement of to give Rs 20,000 to a rape victim. Another politician, whose faux pas earned him disgrace in the eyes of the public, was Banwari Lal Singhal, BJP legislator from Alwar city constituency in Rajasthan, who said wearing skirts in schools led to sexual harassment. With such commonality of views on rape the politicians have for a change developed some third eye with which they arrive at such 'homogenous' conclusions. Oh such politicians your weird ways and deviant minds!

Mountains! Where has your water gone?

Look at the places where water should have been aplenty there in not a drop. Recently, people protested about the lack of drinking water in Kishtwar. The ordinary citizen, surprised can rightly remark Kishtwar -and no water to drink, how could it be? The people are now protesting against water crisis gripping the area for the last six months. In the land of forests -Kishtwar, water ought to have been in copious quantities. But the lack of vision and proper management of water resources, today this forested region is braving the drinking water scarcity. When vision gets blurred and monetary gains achieve precedence over the proper utilization of infrastructure, things are likely to go from bad to worse. It is a depressing routine in the State of Jammu and Kashmir that projects are inaugurated with pomp and show but very rarely completed on time or within the plan outlay. Cost over runs and faulty planning ruins the efficacy of these projects no matter if they relate to quenching thirst of the villagers. With such a mindset the common man is bound to suffer and forced to agitate for water to drink. Is it the model of effective governance or something else? The choice is yours to define. But the wise and the sufferer will continue to lament and say-Mountains! Where has your water gone?

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STUDENT AGE FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013 Despite Chinese incursion... China sticks to...
Both China and India have the willingness to solve the dispute through peaceful negotiations and consultations. "In the past three days I have repeatedly stressed China's point and now I would like to reiterate that Chinese troops have always acted in strict compliance to relevant treaty and protocol between the two countries regarding the protection of security of the areas around the LAC," she said. China is committed to peace and security of the border areas as well as the negotiated settlement of the boundary issue left over from history, she said. Asked about reports that the Chinese troops were insisting on Indian army to remove certain fortifications in that area, she said "since I am not in the frontier, so I do not know the latest development of the situation...Both China and India have the willingness to solve the dispute through peaceful negotiations and consultations". She acknowledged that the two countries are holding talks through existing mechanisms. "The two countries had set up the consultation mechanism last year and have maintained simultaneous communication over relevant issues," she said. when asked about his proposed visit to China. The minister also expressed confidence that India and China will be able to resolve the situation arising after the incursion in Indian Territory by Chinese forces. Noting that there was a working mechanism between the two countries to deal with such issues, Khurshid says that "Let us allow that mechanism to find its solution and repeatedly it has found. And we have good reasons to believe that it should be able to do it again." Earlier during his speech at FICCI, Khurshid said "disagreement" on any issue is not "betrayal". "People ask me what is wrong with India that all its neighbours are not its friends, what is wrong with India? And I tell them, you have an idea of friendship which is different from mine. My idea of friendship is when you are frank, free with each other, you have expectations and you deliver. "You agree and you disagree, but you have constant faith that a disagreement is not betrayal. A disagreement is like two intelligent people working out life plans and not necessarily kicking the heels saying one is right and one is wrong," he said. Earlier this week, India had asked China to revert to the status quo position in Depsang Valley in Ladakh. Khurshid also said that these things happen because there is variance of perception between the two countries as there is no demarcation of the Line of Actual Control. Terming predictions of doomsday following the current standoff in IndiaChina relations as absurd, Khurshid said, "Somebody asked me is the standoff with China going to dilute your friendship, will it derail your relationship with China, will it mean you will not visit China, will it mean the premier of China will not visit India?" Asked whether the current standoff will impact trade relations between the two countries, Khurshid said, "If your relationships deteriorate then your trade will get affected, so that is why we don't want the relations to deteriorate when there are no reasons for relations to get deteriorated." Lifeline Pharmaco Surgical Ltd Jammu but made a thorough search only. "All but Rs 12 lakhs were spent to purchase these spurious drugs. The probe is going on and we can't give you the accurate date when it will be completed," he said.

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find out the ways to prevent these kind of occurrences," the bench said, referring to the recent rape of a fiveyear-old allegedly by her neighbours in east Delhi. "Everybody is very sad as to what is happening in Delhi. Look what has happened to a child of five years recently," the bench said, adding, "Now we will have to see as to how such crimes can be stopped." The court also asked the Delhi Police to file a report on the training imparted to its officials. The court's directions came after it was pointed out that some police officials acted in an insensitive manner during the investigation of the recent rape of a minor. "Keeping in mind the alarming increase of such incidents in recent past here, police should also identify the areas of training to make its officials more sensitive," the bench said. Meanwhile, the health department of Delhi government and city police filed a status report in the court, saying they have complied with the earlier directions by which the court had asked them to provide a list of hospitals where rape and accident victims can be taken for immediate treatment. The court, which had earlier taken suo motu cognisance of the gangrape of 23-year-old paramedical student in a moving bus here on December 16 last year, was informed by MHA that it has provided 370 more PCR vans to Delhi Police which at present has a fleet of 500 PCR vans for patrolling purposes. "Out of 370 PCR vans, 250 have already been given to Delhi Police and they are under the process of customisation and rest 122 would be delivered to them shortly," additional solicitor general Rajeeve Mehra said. between Taj and PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Sham Lal Sharma after probes in the departments of Health and PHE and Irrigation and Flood Control, over supply of sub-standard drugs and other irregularities. the people," Wani said.

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Indian advertising head ...
regulatory filing consisted mostly of stock awards that could ultimately be worth more or less money, depending on how Google's stock price fares in the future. Google also paid all four of the executives besides Page and Brin their maximum bonuses to reward them for their accomplishments during a year that saw the Internet search leader's stock price and earnings rise by 10 per cent from 2011. Page and Brin, who co-founded Google in 1998, have capped their salaries to $1 since the company went public in 2004. It's a symbolic gesture that other top Silicon Valley executives such as Apple's late CEO Steve Jobs, and Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang have made after amassing fortunes through the stock that they held in their respective companies. Page, 40, and Brin, 39, are Google's two biggest stockholders, with stakes that are each currently worth about $20 billion. Meanwhile, other Google executives are still looking to build their fortunes. Last year's biggest windfall went to Nikesh Arora, who oversees the advertising sales that generated most of Google's $50 billion in revenue last year. Arora's compensation package was valued at $46.7 million, including $10.8 million cash bonus to supplement his $650,000 salary. The bonus included an $8 million discretionary payment that was boosted by a decision to cancel some of Arora's stock awards in exchange for $4.7 million in cash, according to the Google proxy statement inviting shareholders to the company's June 6 annual meeting at its Mountain View, Calif., headquarters. The Associated Press formula calculates an executive's total compensation by adding salary, bonuses, perks, above-market interest that the company pays on deferred compensation and the estimated value of stock and stock options awarded during the year. from the JPC. 15 members of JPC belonging to BJP, JD(U), AIADMK, DMK, Left parties, TMC, and BJD met Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar to convey their "no-confidence" in Chacko on grounds of "highly partisan, unfair and prejudicial" conduct besides alleged leakage of the draft report. The members of eight parties wanted the Speaker to replace Chacko with someone else. They put the demand on a day when a meeting of JPC to adopt the report was slated but cancelled in view of death of a Trinamool Congress member of the Lok Sabha. The draft report has come under attack from opposition members for clean chit to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and finance ministerP Chidambaram. In the 30-member JPC, Congress has 11 members, including Chacko and its ally NCP has one member. The opposition members alleged that Chacko has failed in his duty to lead the JPC to bring out the truth. "Instead he has used the JPC to conceal and subvert the truth," their letter to the Speaker alleged. Hours later, Congress countered the move, with its members meeting the Speaker to demand removal of three BJP members - Yashwant Sinha, Jaswant Singh and Ravi Shankar Prasad, contending "conflict of interest". These members were "instrumental in taking major decisions relating to the telecom sector that are being investigated into by the JPC as its terms of reference is spread over the period from 1998 to 2009, said letter by Congress members to the Speaker. They pointed out that Singh was chairman of a high-level group on Telecom in 1998 and later head of a group of ministers on telecom in which Sinha and Prasad were members.

Chit fund scam...

by investors that they were duped of their hard earned money. The group and its investments are already being probed by a host of agencies like the Sebi, income tax department and investigation units under the ministry of corporate affairs. "The agency is looking for proceeds of crime and the illegal funds which could have been laundered by the agents and promoters. The probe will be in close coordination with other investigative agencies and police," a source said. The ED will also go through the FIRs registered by West Bengal police in this case. The Saradha group has hit the headlines recently for allegedly defrauding thousands of depositors. The ED, according to sources, will also go through the business and personal transactions of the Saradha group chairman Sudipto Sen and his close associates and the business dealings of the groups' various investment schemes.

CM's directive banning...

had directed the concerned departments not to entertain any such proposal in future. But the Department of Culture while turning down the directives, has reportedly granted the fourth extension in the re employment to one of its retiree blue eyed official. Sources said, the ex Director Archives, Archaeology and Museums who was earlier granted reemployment against the newly created post of consultant to the Department of Tourism and Culture has been granted one more extension and reemployed as consultant. In a top secret the Department vide its order No 27 of Cul of 2013, dated 23-42013 has granted one more extension in the services of the ex Director Archives who attained his superannuation over three years back sources said., The sources said the order which will become effective wef May 1 was issued a day before the Government banned the re employments. This is the fourth consecutive re employment of the officer in the Department since Feb 2010. His first reemployment was ordered vide order no 8of 2010 dated 26-02-2010 for period of one year as consultant, sources added. \ Later official was granted extension for one more year vide order no 15 of cul 2011, dated 25-02 2011 against the same post, sources said. This order was to expire on Feb 2012 but before the expiry of his extension, he was again granted another extension vide order No 27- of cul 2012 dated 27- 02 -2012, sources added. "Let me assure you that under the leadership of Chief Minister and working president Omar Abdullah, the party will continue its political fight for the restoration of sovereign character of the state and protect the rights of

India should take...

before China and is not taking any action against it," Raina said. The BJYM leader said it is the right time to show our military might to China. In a deep incursion, Chinese troops have entered the Indian territory in Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO) sector in eastern Ladakh and erected a tented post.

Gen. Singh briefs...

chief had returned from Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday evening after reviewing the situation there with Northern Army Commander Lt Gen K T Parnaik, they said. The Army has given its inputs to the government and the National Security Advisor-headed China Study Group, which is handling the present situation in Ladakh. The Army has also given various options to the government on the issue including the aggressive use of military to handle the present situation. All the options suggested to the China Study Group are being looked at carefully and other stakeholders in the situation have also given their inputs. The China Study Group is handling the whole issue in consultation with the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the defence ministry. The Army had rushed its troops from the 5 Ladakh Scouts battalion to the DBO area and they are camping there. The force is also considering the option of dispatching additional troops if the need arises. On April 15, a platoon-strength contingent of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) had come 10 km inside the Indian territory in Burthe in the DBO sector on the night of April 15 and established a tented post there.

Delhi High Court'...

kind of incidents. The court also asked the ministry of home affairs (MHA) and the Delhi Police to look into the sudden rise in rape incidents and find out their root cause to curb the menace. "Most of these accused belong to nearby states and there is a need to

Cong infighting: denies....

"There was no clash or anything adverse between us -- these reports are totally baseless and factually incorrect," Minister for Medical Education and Sports, Taj Mohi-udDin said. There was reported tension

2G-Scam: Cong... Vechicle Transfer

I Roshan Lal Bhagat S/O Hari Chand R/O Muthi Camp Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AM-1972 in favour of Manjeet Singh S/O Sagar Singh R/O Kathua. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Raj Singh S/O Wazir Dina Nath R/O Chowgan Slathia Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02T-7378 in favour of Syed Riaz Hussain S/O Syed Akram Shah R/O 521 Janipur Housing Colony Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Rajesh Verma S/O Manohar Lal R/O Peer Mitha Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AS-0623 in favour of Suresh Gupta S/O Late Krishan Lal Gupta R/O Peer Mitha Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Banarsi Dass S/O Dittu Ram R/O Kalu Chak Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02H-2530 in favour of Narinder Singh S/O Mehar Singh R/O Samba . Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

'no coordination between...

they have not sealed the M/S

Loss of DL
I Kulwinder Singh S/O Raghubir Singh R/O Gangyal Jammu have lost Driving License No. 24930/COMP. Now I am applying duplicate of same. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Anil Sharma C/O AK Construction R/O South Block Bahu Plaza Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02U-4385 in favour of Nirmal Kumar S/O Amar Nath R/O Nanak NAGAR Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Harnam Singh S/O Gulab Singh R/O RS Pura Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AG7814 in favour of Gurmeet Singh S/O Harbans Singh R/O Bhour Camp Chatha Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Sarabjeet Singh S/O Amarjeet Singh R/O Gole Gujral Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02P-7737 in favour of Manmeet Singh S/O Netar Singh R/O Rehari Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Vijay Kumar S/O Ramesh Kumar R/O Prem Nagar Chand Nagar Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AV-7535 in favour of Abdl Mawan S/O Abdul Aziz R/O Poonch. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Loss of DL
I Rahul Sodhi S/O Aswani Kumar Sodhi R/O Nai Basti Satwari Jammu have lost Driving License No. JK0220100064565/COMPUT. Now I am applying duplicate of same. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Bachhan Lal S/O Jagat Ram R/O 371/5 Nanak Nagar Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK08B-3613 in favour of Sundeep Singh S/O Inderjeet Singh R/O136/6 Sainik Colony Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Vinay Verma S/O Roshan Lal Verma R/O Trikuta Nagar Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AV-3424 in favour of Dawish Iqbal S/O Peer Mohameed Iqbal R/O Janipur Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Balwant Singh S/O Harbhajan Singh R/O Nanak Nagar Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02U-5707 in favour of Amrik Singh S/O Gurbachan Singh R/O RS Pura Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Amarjeet Singh S/O Tordale Singh R/O RS Pura Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AE-1609 in favour of Darvinder Singh S/O Late Bhajaw Singh R/O Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Omar tells Centre...

stopped playing football, and suspended the peace talks, trade ties," Omar told a public rally in Kathua district. But when it comes to China, Omar said, "We are not adopting tough posturing. We are trying to resolve the issue by sitting across the table. There is calm as if nothing has happened." The Centre's dealing on such issues should be unambiguous and similar vis-a-vis both the neighbours, he said.

Loss of DL
I Manmeet Singh Soodhan S/O Rajinder Singh Soodhan R/O Greater Kailash Jammu have lost Driving License No. JK0220040009239/COMP. Now I am applying duplicate of same. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Sunil Randhava S/O Sham Kumar R/O Resham Ghar Colony Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AJ-5006 in favour of Badri Nath S/O Gokul Chand R/O Dachhin Kishtwar. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Haqeeqat Singh S/O Tarsam Singh R/O Bishnah have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AA9121 in favour of Som Raj S/O Partap Chand R/O Samba Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Jagdish Kumar S/O Balak Ram R/O Tallab Tillo Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AR-4803 in favour of Shakeel Ahmed S/O Ghulam Hussain R/O Dansal Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Gurbir Singh S/O Pritam Singh R/O Babliana Gangyal Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AQ-1492in favour of Raj Ali S/O Sham Din R/O Dowsal Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Rohit Chander Singh S/O Amar Singh R/O Udhampur have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK014A-7744 in favour of Janak Raj S/O Hans Raj R/O Samba . Objection if any may be conveyed to ARTO Udhampur within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Ashu Gupta S/O Puran Chand R/O Satwari Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AH6729 in favour of Subash Chander S/O Dhani Ram R/O Rajouri. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Madhvi Gupta W/O Sourav Gupta R/O Gandhi Nagar Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AP-7600 in favour of Gurmeet Kour W/O Harbans Singh R/O Nanak Nagar Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I M/S Ch Aishi Ram Batra R/O Unit Road Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02H9067in favour of Bawmali Sharma S/O Jai Ram R/O Manal Samba Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Manzoor Ahmed S/O Sona Ullah Thaker R/O Srinagar have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AB-1474 in favour Of Surinder Pal S/O Om Parkash R/O Khaji Pur Bishnah Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Loss of RC
I Razak Ahmed S/O Liaqet Ali R/O Sidhra Jammu have lost RC of Vehicle No JK02AT-4531. Now I am applying duplicate of same. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Pritam Singh S/O Teja Singh R/O Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02U-5619 in favour of Rashpal Singh S/O Ganga Singh R/O Samba. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Bharat Gandhi S/O Kesar Singh R/O Karan Nagar Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AG-3808 in favour of Mohd Ishaq Matoo S/O Ghulam Ahmed Matoo R/O Budgham. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Raghubir Singh S/O Munshi Ram R/O Nanak Nagar Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AU-5991 in favour of Pawan Kumar Choudary S/O Late Baldev Raj Choudary R/O Ghou Manasa Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Arjun Balotra S/O Dev Raj Sharma R/O Rajpura Mangotra have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AW-1981 in favour of Gopal Dass S/O Nand LAL R/O Bakshi Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Surinder Pal S/O Om Parkash R/O Khajipur Bishnah Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AB-1474 in favour of Manzoor Ahmed S/O Sona Ullah Thaker R/O Srinagar. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Loss of RC
I Razak Ahmed S/O Liaqet Ali R/O Sidhra Jammu have lost RC of Vehicle No JK02AT-4531. Now I am applying duplicate of same. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Sajid Hameed S/O Abdul Hameed R/O 20Mig Lane 25 Tawi Vihar Colony sJammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AK-4034 in favour of S. K. Vs Singh S/O Late Sardar Darshan Singh R/OSoura Srinagar. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Basharat Ali S/O Fayaz Ali R/O Ramban Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AG-9796 in favour of Aijaz Hussain S/O Shoqat Ali R/O Kishtwar. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Gulchain Singh S/O Kulwant Singh R/O Kartholi Samba Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AM-9815 in favour of Madan Lal S/O Sai Dass R/O Samba. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Partap Singh S/O Sarwan Singh R/O Burw Patta Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AE-6264 in favour of Davinder Singh S/O Rash Pal Singh R/O Akhnoor Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Neelam Rani W/O Vijay Kumar R/O Residency Road Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AG-4869 in favour of Rohit Kumar S/O Ram Kumar R/OWard o. 7 Udhampur. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Loss of RC
I Suresh Kumar S/O Mohinder R/O Lower Darmal Muthi Jammu have lost RC of Vehicle No JK02AB6452. Now I am applying duplicate of same. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Narinder Kumar S/O Hans Raj R/O 92 Sector 9 Nanak Nagar Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AC-6891 in favour of Adil Hussain Khan S/O Wilayat Hussain R/O Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Rajesh Verma S/O Manohar Lal R/O Peer Mitha Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AS-0623 in favour of Suresh Gupta S/O Late Krishan Lal Gupta R/O Peer Mitha Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Ajay Kumar S/O Kherati Lal R/O Janipur Housing Colony Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AP-2185S in favour of Rajesh Singh S/O Punjab Singh R/O Sarwal Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Loss of RC
I Paramjeet Singh S/O Late Lal Singh R/O Gangyal Jammu have lost RC of Vehicle No JK02AB-6128. Now I am applying duplicate of same. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Nasreen Akhter S/O Khursheed Ahmed R/O Gujjar Basti Bahu Fort Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02AV-0142 in favour of Mohd Aslam S/O Mohd Shabrati R/O Bahu Fort Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

Vechicle Transfer
I Janak Raj Gupta Prop Ekta Kidav Khajipur R/O Bishnah Jammu have applied for the transfer of Vehicle no. JK02X-3120 in favour of Jatinder Lal S/O Des Raj R/O Channi Himmat Jammu. Objection if any may be conveyed to RTO Jammu within 7 days.

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STATE

Missing jawan's body found on the banks of Indus

SRINAGAR: Body of a jawan, who went missing last week, was Thursday recovered from the banks of Indus river in Ladakh, police said. Body of Lance Naik Stanzin Thapa of 3rd battalion Ladakh Scouts, a resident of Karsha Zanaskar, Kargil, was recovered from the banks of Indus river at Stakna, Leh, a police spokesman said. The jawan was missing since April 18, the spokesman said adding, police has initiated inquest proceedings under section 174 CrPC in this regard. The body was handed over to his relatives after completing all legal formalities, he said.

NEWS IN BOX

Socio-economic empowerment of women govt's priority: Jora

JAMMU, APRIL 25: Minister for Urban Development and Urban Local Bodies, Mr Nawang Rigzin Jora, today said that the government was keen to create ample opportunities for socio-economic empowerment of women adding that for the purpose, besides focusing on their education, various skill development courses are being offered to enable them to grow and become financially independent. The Minister, as Chief Guest, was speaking at a function organized by Jammu Urban Development Agency (JUDA) to distribute certificates and Sewing machines among the female trainee pass outs trained in nine Centres of Kalamkari Centre Society. The Minister of State for ing, beautician and hair dressing courses, besides designer jute bags, knitting government has assumed the role of a facilitator to develop the skills of youth in potential trades and various professional courses by virtue of which they could become first-class entrepreneurs. He said this way they would be able to earn a dignified living for themselves and also provide employment to others. "Now the government is not in a position to provide jobs to every individual so we must be ready to go for self-employment and earn respectful livelihood", he added. Mr Jora said that it was the era of Private Public partnership which has huge employment potential and ensures best possible facilities to the common people.

160 JUDA sponsored female candidates complete skill development courses

Feroz inaugurates State Data Centre

JAMMU, APRIL 25: Minister of State for IT Dept, Mr. Feroz Ahmed Khan today inaugurated Jammu and Kashmir State Data Centre (SDC), an important element of the core infrastructure for supporting eGovernance initiatives in the J&K State. The Centre has been setup by the IT Dept under National e-Governance plan (NeGP). The Data centre has been developed as a reliable and secure infrastructure for hosting and managing eGovernance application for different departments and delivers services quickly and effectively. This is first IT infrastructure project being commissioned in the State. In the beginning some departments started work through their own small setups of servers as per their application requirement or some kind of storage for their digitized date etc. But, global safety norms could not be followed in such type of setups. Therefore, concept of State Data Centre as core infrastructure was evolved under the National eGovernance Plan for running e-governance activities. State Data Centre (SDC) is one of the important elements of the core infrastructure for supporting eGovernance initiatives in the J&K State. State Data Centre will provide many facilities like central repository of the State, secure Data storage, Disaster Recovery. The most important data set of National Population Register (NPR) will also be stored by the IT Dept. in this data centre.

JKWDC organizes Capacity Building courses for SHG leaders

JAMMU, APRIL 25: Jammu and Kashmir State Women's Development Corporation(JKWDC) organized two Capacity Building Training Programmes for Self Help Group Leaders of Jammu and Kashmir State. Held under convergence programme in tie with National Agriculture Banking and Rural Development (NABARD), the programme was conducted at Tapwan CORD, Sidhbari, Dharamshalla, Himachal Pradesh through NABARD. The first batch comprising of 25 Group Leaders belonging to District Rajouri, Poonch, Jammu, Kathua and Samba of Jammu Division attended the programme from March 21 to March 25 , 2013. The second batch of 22 Group Leaders hailing from Districts of Ganderbal, Kupwara, Kulgam, Anantnag, Srinagar, Bandipora, Budgam, Shopian, Pulwama and Baramulla of Kashmir Division attended the programme from April 16 to April, 21 2013. The Group leaders, during the course of extensive trainings and interaction programmes, were exposed to the working of Self Help Groups with specific focus about the rules and regulations governing formation of Self Help Group, its sustenance, procedure for convening of monthly meetings, inculcating in them a sense of saving habits. The group leaders were thoroughly trained with regard to maintenance of SHG records and day-to-day accounts of SHGs, besides issues relating to inter-loaning, linkage with banks etc. The programme aimed at providing detailed guidance and exposure to the leaders which will help them in establishing and framing more and more Self Help Groups in their areas of operation .

Home and Tourism, Mr Sajad Ahmad Kitchloo was the guest of honor. About 160 females sponsored by JUDA and trained at Kalamkari Centre Society centers in various crafts, including cutting and tailor-

and file and folder making crafts were presented certificates by the Ministers . Among these, about twenty five pass outs were also provided Sewing Machines on the occasion. The Minister said that the

Administration at all levels should be responsive to public demands: Saroori

Demanded free 3 month ration for Erstwhile Doda District
KISHTWAR, APRIL 25: Senior Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori visited Drabshallah and Chatroo areas of District Kishtwar, he was given enthusiastic and rousing reception by the people of the area enroute to the venue of Darbar. While addressing mammoth gathering at Chatroo and Drabshalla Saroori said "Administration at all levels should be responsive to public demands and work with zest and dedication to ensure that benefits of works percolate to the people," he said and added that an effective mechanism to register peoples' grievances at block, tehsil and district levels be put in place so that action is Chatroo tehsil. He also informed gathering that 44 villages have been electrified during this year and in other phase another 25 villages will be electrified. He also informed that Rs 2 crore have been sanctioned for up gradation of grid station of Dadpath Chatroo which is the long pending demand of the area. For improvement/ development of Agriculture and other allied sectors in the area. Saroori asked the poor farming people of the region to use modern and advanced methods of farming , cultivate good variety/ high yielding crops for the upliftment of their socio-economic status and District as well.

Bhalla launches Rs 35 lakh dev works, lays foundation of Rs 20 lakh Sulabh complex
JAMMU, APRIL 25Minister for Housing, Horticulture and Culture Mr. Raman Bhalla, today launched Rs 35 Lakh civic works in Trikuta Nagar and laid foundation stone of a toilet complex at main market in Gandhi Nagar. The Sulabh complex involving Rs. 19.93 lakh is set to be completed within four months by executing agency Lakshya Social Service Organisation under the supervision of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC). Lauding the role of JMC, Mr Bhalla said that the Corporation was making best possible efforts to maintain cleanliness in the city and keep the lanes, drains in var-

One way traffic on NHW on April 27, 28 & May 04, 05, 2013 from Jammu to Srinagar
SRINAGAR, APRIL 25: According to an official communiqu, there shall be one way traffic on National Highway from Jammu to Srinagar on April 27 & 28, 2013, besides on May 04 & 05, 2013. No vehicle shall be allowed to proceed from Srinagar to Jammu on the said dates. It is further informed that there shall be two convoys on April 27 & 28, 2013 carrying Srinagar based Darbar Move employees, while on May 04 & 05, 2013 two more convoys shall carry Jammu based employees. All the four convoys shall leave at 7 a.m. from Jammu. Pertinent to mention that due to typical error, instead of April 28, it was mentioned as April 29, 2013 in the previous press release.

taken to redress the genuine grievances. Saroori also informed gathering that the deficiency of staff in schools had been taken up with Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand who had agreed to get the problem mitigated. He also informed that 1800 new ration cards have been issued only in

ious localities in good condition. He asked the Lakshya Social Service Organisation to complete the complex within stipulated time frame by using quality material. The Minister called upon the people to protect public property in their respective areas, adding that these assets are meant for their convenience and need to be protect-

ed. He said Government was making all out efforts to provide all basic amenities to the people across the State. At Trikuta Nagar Extension-4, Mr. Bhalla laid foundation stone for up-gradation of walkway along Ranbir canal and up-gradation work on 500 meter lane, for which Government has earmarked Rs. 25 lakh.

Development of Ziarat Sharief Panj Peer (RA) completed

Peerzada dedicates newly constructed Ziarat Sharief building to devotees
JAMMU, APRIL 25: Minister for Haj, Auqaf and Public Enterprises Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed today dedicated newly constructed Shrine building of Ziarat Sharief Panj Peer (RA) Manda to the devotees. The development project for the Shrine located near Amar Mahal on JammuSrinagar National Highway, included construction of a Masjid and new shrine building, besides beautification of its surroundings. The project has been completed at a cost of Rs 1.20 crore by the Auqaf Islamia, Jammu by utilizing its own resources The construction and renovation of Panj Peer Ziarat was taken up as part of the reconstruction and development of Ziarats and Mosques initiated by Auqaf Islamia Jammu. The Minister appreciated Auqaf Islamia Jammu for generating income and putting it to the use for community welfare. He said the Auqaf Islamia, Jammu has utilized its income for the construction of Haj House Jammu, Mosques and development of various Ziarats. He said the Auqaf Islamia Jammu, besides providing financial assistance to the poor, downtrodden and meritorious students of the community for education, also pays honorarium to Imams, Mouzins and Chowkidars of different Mosques in Jammu . Earlier, the Minister paid obeisance at the Ziarat and prayed for peace and prosperity of the State.

CGPWA holds AGB meet

SHD launches free vaccination campaign at Baramulla

BARAMULLA, APRIL 25: A free vaccination campaign was launched by Sheep Husbandry department, Baramulla from Mamoosa and Lalpora villages of Baramulla district on the eve of ''World Veterinary Day''. The Director, Sheep Husbandry department inaugurated the campaign. More than 5,000 sheep and goats were vaccinated against different diseases. On the occasion, Senior Scientists from SKUASTKashmir, District Sheep Husbandry Officers, Extension Officers and Assistant Surgeons participated.

Sham seeks support of civil society for conservation of natural resources

JAMMU, APRIL 25: Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Mr. Sham Lal Sharma has sought the support of various stakeholders for conservation and judicious use of water. He has stressed the need for coordinated efforts to deal with this sensitive issue, saying that conservation of water is need of the hour and this can only be possible with the support of entire society. Speaking at the Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Central Government Pensioners' Welfare Association (CGPWA) held at Police Officers' Mess here today, the Minister said that Government has already decided to protect all traditional sources of water like, ponds, bowalies, nullahs for domestic use, whereas the check dams will be constructed in kandi areas of the State to raise the water table. He said Government will launch a massive awareness campaign for conservation, sanitation and judicious use of water through different mediums. He sought support of the entire society to save this precious resource to meet the ever growing need. Maintaining that water is the fundamental need of every human being, Mr. Sham said that Government will make every possible effort to provide safe drinking water to all uncovered areas. He said Central Government has been providing sufficient funds for the essential sectors, including PHE and a well-thought strategy will be devised to make optimum use of resources to create sustainable water resources in all three regions of the State. He said Government will introduce social audit for each work/scheme to bring transparency in the functioning of the department. Functioning of the entire department will be fine-tuned to improve the work culture and to make every one accountable so that people can get better service, the Minister maintained. Appreciating the CGPWA for its valuable contribution towards the welfare of the society, the Minister said that the suggestions of the Association will be taken into account to improve the drinking water scenario and harvesting the rain water in the State.

Sagar for judicious use of funds

SRINAGAR, APRIL 25: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Ali Mohammad Sagar today urged upon officers to execute developmental works in a transparent and judicious manner so that the funds earmarked for the purpose are utilized in the interest of masses and benefits of the schemes trickle down to the grass root level. The Minister was addressing a review meeting of works undertaken by various departments in district Pulwama here today. He said that government has taken in hand a massive programme of development of all the three regions of the state by virtue of liberal funding by central government. He said that the government led by the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah is committed for the welfare and upliftment of the weaker sections particularly the people living in remote and far flung areas of the state and in this direction a network of developmental schemes are under execution in different sectors like PDD, PHE, Health, Education and above all the road connectivity to uncovered areas so that the socioeconomic conditions are improved and the prosperity is ensured. The meeting was informed that during last fiscal, Rs. 60.58 crore against an allocation of Rs. 61.79 crore were spent on execution of various developmental works in the district. Similarly, Rs. 15.49 crore were spent under MG NREGA while as 2966 works were completed under the scheme. The meeting was also informed that 35438 job cards were distributed and 6.44 lakh mandays were provided to the concerned beneficiaries of the district.

Rs. 5.26 Cr expended under NRHM in Pulwama

PULWAMA, APRIL 25: Rs. 5.26 crores were incurred under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) out of the allocated funds of Rs. 5.77 crores for providing better medicare facilities to the people of the district during previous financial year. This was disclosed at a meeting held here today under the Chairmanship of the District Development Commissioner, Pulwama, Mr. Shafat Noor to review the physical and financial achievements under NRHM in Pulwama during last physical. The meeting was informed that Rs. 22.25 lakh were utilized through Panchayat Raj Institutions for providing better sanitation facilities in rural areas of the district.

4-day regional workshop concludes at SIE, Srinagar

SRINAGAR, APRIL 25: To develop interest among students in learning Mathematics through paper-folding, a four day regional workshop on Origami organized by State Institute of Education (SIE) in collaboration with Punjab State Counsel for Science and Technology concluded here today. About 40 students from different districts of the Valley participated in the workshop.

Viqar Rasool reviews power scenario of Valley

SRINAGAR, APRIL 25: The Minister of State for Technical Education, Power and Information, Mr. Vikar Rasool today urged upon the officers of Power D e v e l o p m e n t Department(PDD) to render services with zeal and enthusiasm besides utilizing their skills and talent so that power scenario of the valley is improved. He urged upon them to adopt latest and effective measures to reduce transformer damages besides put in all out efforts in reducing power losses so that people do not face unscheduled and elongated power cuts. The Minister was addressing a high level meeting of officers to review the power scenario of the Kashmir Division here today. Among others, Principal Secretary PDD, Mr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Development Commissioner PDD, Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Salroo, Technical Secretary PDD, Mr. Asgar Ali Majaz, Chief Engineer M&RE, Mr. Mohammad Muzaffar Mattoo, Chief Engineer System Operations, Sheikh Ayaz Gul, Superintendent Engineers and Executive Engineers of Kashmir Division attended the meeting. He said that government is committed to provide all basic amenities including better electricity on priority and various steps have already been initiated in this regard. To curb the menace of power theft, the Minister directed the officers to change the Meter Readers and Linemen on rotational basis. He also stressed for the speedy realization of electricity charges so that target can be achieved well in time. Mr. Vikar enjoined upon officers to make frequent inspections of concerned areas and have check for unregistered connections besides fines should be imposed and accordingly recovered. He also stressed that electric bills should be checked and verified by the authorized officers so that transparent and accurate billing system is ensured. The Minister directed officers to provide safety gears to the ground level employees to ensure their safety at all levels. The Minister was apprised that during last fiscal Rs 612.67 crores were realized as revenue by the PDD in Kashmir Division which was 28% more than the previous year.

Omar's war cry attempt to hide failures: Baig

Srinagar, April 25: Ridiculing Omar Abdullah's war cry over India-China face off in Ladakh, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today said this is yet another attempt by the Chief minister to provide a rhetorical cover to his stark failures. In a statement senior PDP leader and former deputy Chief Minister said while PDP believes that government of India has the desired competence and concern to resolve the situation along the LAC ensuring that another war is not foisted on the state, the Chief Minister's 'brave talk' on the issue does not match his diminishing stature as the Chief Minister. Baig said it seems Omar Abdullah's speech at Bani was actually to vent his anger generated at the failed cabinet meeting which he had presided over earlier in the day. He said the fact that Chief Minister failed to convince his cabinet of his choice of an SP should have inspired him to look inwards and improve the functioning of coalition and administration rather than advising the central government to open a war front against China. "You can't befool people by such sloganeering any more" Baig cautioned. Baig said the failures of Omar Abdullah government are too abvious to hide under any hyperbolic stances the chief minister may take. He said the chief minister behaved as a meek subordinate when the issue of Afzal Guru's hanging faced the state as a psychological and political crisis.

Itrat, Sarmad take over as DCs

KUPWARA, APRIL 25: Mr. Itrat Hussain Rafique today took over as the Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara. After assuming the charge, Mr. Rafique convened a meeting of district officers to take stock of various development activities in the district. Meanwhile, Mr. Sarmad Hafeez also took over the charge of Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal and took stock of various development activities in a district level meeting. He also reviewed the availability of essentials besides arrangements for the smooth conduct Shri Amarnath Ji Annual Yatra (SANJAY).

Joint Entrance Examination held on April 27

SRINAGAR, APRIL 25: All India Management Association (AIMA), New Delhi on behalf of NCHMCT, Noida is conduction Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) on April 27, 2013 (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gandhi Memorial College, Babademb, Fateh Kadal Srinagar and GGM College, Canal Road, Jammu.

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Hotel
Introduction Hotels are amongst the most visible and important aspects of a country's infrastructure. Hotel industry is a closely linked one to the tourism industry. A number of factors like promotion of tourism and rapid industrial progress have given a boost to hoteliering. The recent liberalization of trade and opening up of economy will further lead to revolutionary growth in this sector. With increasing globalization, career opportunities in this field are not only limited within the country but there are chains of hotels which operate internationally providing scope of a career abroad. It is a glamorous profession which has a bright future. With the growth of hotel industry propelled by foreign and domestic tourism and business travel, the demand for well trained quality personnel too has grown impressively. The diversity of experience in hotel management is greater than in any other profession. Hotel industry involves combination of various skills like management, food and beverage service, housekeeping, front office operation, sales and marketing, accounting. Today, the rise in corporate activity (leading to greater number of business trips) as well as the wish to travel on holiday has made the hotel industry a very competitive one. Eligibility & Course Areas One can enter this field by direct entry or through hotel management institutes. For direct entry the vacancies are generally advertised in the newspapers and the minimum prescribed qualification is graduation with 50% marks. They are trained by the hotels themselves. But qualified personnel's are always given a higher preference. Educational: Minimum qualification required to go for a course in hotel management is 10+2. For certificate, diploma and bachelors courses 10+2 is sufficient. Duration of certificate courses is six months to one year. Bachelor and diploma courses are of duration one and half to three years. Those with graduation can go for post graduate diploma courses the duration of which is one year. Selection to most government recognized institutes is based on common entrance test. Test consists of English, Reasoning, General Science and General Knowledge. The test is of two hour duration and is held around April every year. The test is followed by a group discussion and interview, in which a person's personality and confidence is seen. Private institutes also conduct tests of their own, the pattern of which is almost the same. Some of the prominent schools that conduct courses in this area are: The Oberoi centre for Learning and Development, 1 Sham Nath Marg, New Delhi- 110054; Indian Institute of Hotel Management, Rauza Bagh, Aurangabad431001; Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Valley View Hotel, Manipal- 576119, National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Pusa, New Delhi. Course areas include food processing, Food and beverages service, Accommodation operation or front office, hotel accountancy, Business communication, French language, hotel engineering, computer, nutrition and food service, Hotel laws, Principles of management, sales and marketing management, Human resource management.

Management
Personal attributes: They should have a good organizational background, company guest houses etc.) o Catering departments of railways, Front Office It is the centre of all activities. Important functions of receiving the guests, making room reservations, handling correspondence and preparing bills and keeping accounts of the guest services are handled at the front office. The department is headed by Front office manager or Executive Housekeeper who supervises and co-ordinates the work. Then there are Assistant Manager, Lobby executive, front office supervisor, information assistant, receptionist, bell captain, bell boy, and doorman etc. to perform their assigned roles. House keeping The work of keeping the hotel, the rooms, the bars, the restaurants etc. clean and making it presentable to the guests and ensuring facilities and comfort to them is handled by this department. Those handling this department are Chief executive house keeper, floor supervisor, room attendants, linen supervisors, Maids etc. Food and Beverages Department This department is the hub of the hotel industry and is responsible for all the food that is prepared and served in the hotel. The main functions performed by the department are- presentation, preparation and service of food and beverages involving kitchen, bar and baker. Overall in charge of kitchen is known as Chef de Cuisine,the in charge of section is called Chef de Partis and the one who supervises and coordinates the work of Chef de partis is known as Sous-Chef. One who cooks food is known as Cook, the person in overall charge of dining hall is called Maitre de hotel, Captain in charge of part of dining hall is known as Chef de Range, one who serves food is Demi Chef de Range or Steward. Then there is the restaurant hostess who makes the guests comfortable and deal with any complaints by the guests. Those serving drinks are bartenders. Accounting Department This department deals with both cash and credit transactions, i.e all the financial transactions like purchase of materials, offering of services to the guests etc. This department also compiles information required for budgeting, pricing of food and services and so on. Professionals like cash, cost and works accountants are given higher positions in the department. Chief cashier, cash clerk/bill clerk are the positions handled in this department. Sales & Marketing This department keeps in touch with travel agents and tour operators as well as other potential corporate clients in order to sell hotel facilities. Advertising and Public Relations is also normally handled by this department. Engg. / Maintenance Department Qualified engineers are appointed for the maintenance of the building and various machines involved in the premises. They are assisted by necessary staff in the electrical and mechanical departments. Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineer, Plumbers, carpenters etc are employed by this department. Then there is the Security department which provides security to the guest and their belongings and employs security Officers/ guards for this purpose. Retires Army personnel are preferred by this department.

excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong commitment and self-discipline. One must be an extrovert, co-operative, polite and respectful to the guests, have patience to deal guest criticism even when you know you are right, willing to work hard even at odd hours and yet be cheerful. Job Prospects & Career Options Lots of lucrative and interesting openings are there for hotel management graduates in various fields like: o Hotel & Restaurant management o Airline Catering and Cabin Services o Club management o Cruise Ship Hotel Management o Hospital administration and catering o Hotel and Tourism Associations o Forest Lodges o Guest Houses o Institutional Management (supervising canteens in college, schools, in factories,

banks, armed forces, shipping companies etc. o Hotel and catering institutes o Self employment Career options A hotel consists main departments such as Operations, Front office, Housekeeping, Food and Beverages, Accounting, Engineering/ Maintenance, Sales and Security. Each department has a number of positions that one can opt for. General Operations General manager, who is the main in charge, is the coordinator and administrator, responsible for staff management, financial control, and provision of services, quality control and customer care. Depending on the size of the hotel, general managers could have assistant managers to supplement their work.

D.U's Faculty of Social Sciences Approved Economic and Political Science Course
NEW DELHI: The University of Delhi's Faculty of Social Sciences approved the economics and political science course for the new four year undergraduate program. This will also engulf within itself the honours program, the entire list of discipline two courses and the entire list of the application courses related to the departments of economics and of political science. The application courses are going to be skill-based courses that shall enable employability for students and they will offer a wide list of choices. The geography department (DC 1, DC 2 and AC courses) and the department of East Asian studies courses have already been approved earlier. Mathematics courses (DC 1; DC 2 and AC) have also been approved. The department of computer science will offer a BTech degree. The Faculty of Sciences also approved courses at the departments of physics, chemistry, botany, zoology, anthropology, geology, home science (food technology), and Dr BR Ambedkar Centre for Biomedical Research.

BGSBU's Engg. Courses get AICTE approval, University announce May 26 as test date for B-tech
RAJOURI: In a major achievement for Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Government of India's All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has extended approval for running five B-Tech courses in its College of Engineering & Technology located in the University campus Rajouri. Following efforts by Vice Chancellor, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Prof Irshad A Hamal, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) vide Extension of Approval (EoA) letter number North-West/ 11444088286/203/EOA has intimated Government of EoA in favour of the organization. Expressing satisfaction over the extension of approval, Vice Chancellor Prof Irshad A Hamal said that AICTE approval is very important for B-Tech courses especially when the admissions are on. He said that they are already getting overwhelming response in admissions to all courses especially in B-Tech however with this approval, more students will opt this College for Engineering career. He said tat that the date of Entrance test for B-tech has been finalized for 26 May and students should get themselves ready for the test.

CBSE to introduce Theatre Studies for classes 11, 12 from 2013-14

NEW DELHI: With the view that theatre can play an important role in reinforcing and furthering the learning of other academic subjects which are taught in conventional ways, the CBSE plans to introduce "Theatre Studies" as a pilot course on first come first served basis to CBSE affiliated schools in class XI from the current academic session 2013-2014. Theatre Studies will be e offered as an elective subject with any combination of three other electives and a language. It will have a 70 marks theory paper with 30 marks for case study based project and viva voce. The course will expose students to a wide range of theatrical forms and genres especially those of their immediate cultural region, and also of the larger national and international contexts.

Jammu & Kashmir about the approval granted to all courses run by Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University's College of Engineering & Technology. The copy of the letter has also been sent to University by AICTE. The approval has been

extended in the B-Tech courses in Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engg, Electrical Engg, Electronics & Communication Engg and IT Engg. Keeping in view the previous track record and tremendous achievements of this college, AICTE issued

IT firm launches unique e-learning formula

THIRUVANANTHAPURA M: Technopark-basededucational technology research and developmentcompany Oztern Tuesday launched a uniqueformula for effective e-learning. The e-learning formula, developed by Oztern, has the right mix of study content, adaptive learning technology and user engagement with game play mechanics. Oztern is introducing study packages for entrance test preparation for medical, engineering and chartered accountancy courses. Other courses include foundation programmes for students in Classes 6-10, interactive learning programmes for students in Classes 1-5, English language programmes and employment coaching for competitive exams in government and banks. The formula is designed to impart personalized learning by which it can assess and understand the individual student strength and weakness and with its innovative adaptive learning technology can deliver high quality content customized to meet a student's specific instructs the content parts which the students are most ready to learn. As the student studies through a course, and regularly reassesses the student to ensure that topics learned are also understood. Saiju V. Stella, CEO Oztern Technology said: "The coaching market in the country, worth US$12 billion, is mainly divided into three segments - private tuition till Class 12,entrance test preparation and employment coaching. "This market is expected to grow 12 percent every year but is highly fragmented and localized. With our new technology, we bring this fragmented sector under one umbrella and thus bring in a radical change in the existing educational learning experience," said Stella. The new technology engages students by incorporating gaming into the study programme. The system rewards the student's achievements and motivates them to reach their study goals within the available time. Our game play mechanics helps them to build competitive spirit and confidence in their learning," Stella added.

Students will be taught about the evolution of theatre from the earliest times to the present day and about the social purposes it served. Students will also be taught a wide range of theatre skills like performing, directing, designing, writing, fabrication (masks, costumes, props, stage settings), productions work (planning, budgeting, printing, publicity) and would have the option to ultimately specialize in one or more of them. With the introduction of this elective, the CBSE aims to make its students more self-reliant and independent as well as encourage creative thinking among them.

94.17 percent students pass Kerala's SSLC exam 2013

KERALA: The State Secondary Leaving Certificate (SSLC) exam in 2013 has registered a pass percentage of 94.17% as compared to last year's 93.64%. This year, a total of 4.51 students were declared eligible to pursue higher studies. The Kerala SSLC 2013 Result was declared on Wednesday, 24 April, 2013 at 11.30 a.m by the Kerala Board of Public Examination (Pareeksha Bhawan.) Out of nearly 4.8 lakh students who took the SSLC 2013 exam, 10,073students achieved A+ grade in all subjects. A total of 861 schools (274 government schools, 327 aided and 260 unaided schools) registered 100% pass percentage. Kottayam district recorded the highest pass percentage of 97.74%, while Palakkad ended last with 87.99%. 1,413students from the Kozhikode district got A+ making it the district with the highest number of A+ grades. The SSLC certificates are expected to reach the respective district education offices by 15 May, 2013 for distribution to students. Students can apply online for revaluation, scrutiny and photocopies of answer sheets from 26 April to 30 April, 2013. At the same time, a hard copy of the exam result and fee should be remitted at the students' respective schools. "Save A Year" (SAY) exam will be conducted from 13 May to 18 May, 2013 for students who could not clear the exam the first time. Kerala's education minister P. K. Abdu Rabb while declaring the results said, "there are 3,35,400 seats for various plus one courses in the state".

needs. Students do not need the Internet to study the content available in the gadget. Theseeducational gadgets are powered by 'Cloud

Computing' using normal USBs/tablets and computers. The technology developed by Oztern continuously optimises learning for eachindividual student and

Careers in BPO
usiness Process Outsourcing (BPO) is one of the fastest growing industries in the present scenario. BPO refers to outsourcing in all the major fields of business. In India, various organizations have set up call centers wherein outsourcing of business process is done. One can find call centers (for customer care services) of every other organization, right from telecommunication companies to banks. Call centers are concentrated in the major cities of India, including Delhi/NCR, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Due to the fact that BPOs are paying

decent five-figure salaries and incentives, a career in this field has become a hit amongst youngsters aged between 18 and 30 years. According to the latest NASSCOM statistics, more than 1.1 million people in India are working in the BPO industry, which is expected to increase to 2-3 million by 2012. Convenient transport facilities, attractive lifestyles, flexibility in work timings, and whopping salary packages have led to this boom. As a result, many institutes have started imparting training to develop special skills required for the job, such as proficiency in spoken English, speech, accent and voice

modulation, negotiation with clients, marketing skills, and communication skills, through shortterm diploma or certificate courses. Course Details Generally, BPO companies hire fresher's, predominantly graduates. Hence, one can work with BPO with a graduation degree in any stream. While domestic call centers recruit students who have completed 10+2 or are undergraduates, international call centers, on the other hand, insist on graduation or work experience in the relevant field. One can choose from several courses available for BPOs, such as BPAP Certificate Course on

BPO Management, BPO Training Certificate Course, Introduction to BPO/Call Centre Career Program, Diploma Course in Finance and Accounting, Diploma Degree in BPO Management, ACPG-Call Centre Specialization, Graduate Degree in Business Process Outsourcing, MBA in BPO Management, PGP (BPO Operations Management), etc. Apart from academic qualifications, one has to be proficient in English language (both written and spoken) and should possess good customer service, call handling, and communication skills.

Career Prospects BPO has become an exciting career option among the youth of India. It not only provides monetary benefits, but also gives a chance to grow. After completing graduation, job seekers can join any BPO specialists, such as Transactional BPO, Comprehensive BPO, Niche BPO, etc. Ample job opportunities are available in customer support services, telemarketing services, technical support services, employee IT help-desk services, insurance services, data entry services, data conversion services, and online marketing, in this field.

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EDITORIAL

THE BEGUM OF SINGING

pioneer of Bollywood's music fraternity and the voice behind some of its most memorable hits, Shamshad Begum was not the greatest singer we had. But she was definitely the most unique, with her strongly metallic but melodious singing. That set her apart from contemporaries such as Mubarak Begum, Suraiya, Noorjahan, Sudha Malhotra, Geeta Dutt and Amirbai Karnataki - not to forget Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. Indeed, unlike some other singers of the time who were swiftly swept aside by the Lata tsunami, Shamshad Begum held her ground and continued to belt out hits well into the late sixties, by which time both Lata Mangeshkar and sister Asha Bhosle were established names. Though Shamshad Begum was one of the top singers of her era throughout the 40s and the 50s, she shunned the limelight and kept herself away from the glamour of the industry, concentrating only on giving full play to the song in her heart. She sang in an unfettered manner and without a trace of inhibition. There was both innocence and mischief in her voice, and her distinct repertoire set new benchmarks for the generation that followed. There was little space for falsetto in her tone. The first female playback singer of the film industry in the real sense of the term (some others like Suraiya were actor-singers), Shamshad Begum captivated the hearts of millions of her fans, not just in this country but across the border as well, with "Saiyaan dil mein aana re" or the teasing "Reshmi salwar kurta jaali ka". These and other songs were frequently aired on AIR, Lahore. Her hit parade, many of which have been re-mixed and are considered top of the party chart-busters today, include: Leke pehla pehla pyar and Kahin pe nigahen kahin pe nishana (C.I.D); Kabhi aar kabhi paar (Aar Paar), Mere piya gaye Rangoon (Patanga), and Kajra mohabbatwala (Kismat) - in the last instance she sang not for the heroine, but for the hero, played by Biswajeet, in drag! Does one need to recall the magic that Begum wove in those songs! She broke the glass ceiling at a time when for women, to get into films, much less sing for a gair audience, was frowned upon in conservative Muslim society. But for a supportive uncle, Begum, as she came to be fondly known, would have remained confined to home and hearth. It is said that she promised her father that she would never appear before the camera. So faithfully did she keep her promise to her father that the public at large did not know what she looked like till well into the 1970s. Truly a versatile singer before versatility became a fashion, Begum won the hearts of legendary composers such as Ghulam Haider, Naushad and OP Nayyar. There will never be another like her. Today's generation, fed on the likes of Sheela ki jawani and Chikni chameli, need to listen to her songs to understand what a 'voice with a character' really means.

ARMY HAS TO FACE THE REALITY

By Pravin Sawhney hetoric will not do. Political parties must ask the Government the hard question: Is the 13 lakh strong Indian Army, which gets the lion's share of the $49 billion annual defence budget, adequately equipped and prepared to fight a war? One year on is a good time to review the outcome of the confidential letter written by the then Chief of Army Staff, General VK Singh, to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in April 2012, saying that the Army is unprepared for war. To be sure, he was referring to a war with Pakistan. Within weeks of assuming office in May same year, the new COAS, General Bikram Singh, informed the nation that the Army was prepared for all eventualities, implying military threats from both Pakistan and China. Union Minister for Defence AK Antony has since availed all opportunities, including the recently-concluded Army Commanders conference, to emphasise that modernisation is on track. While achieving so much in so little time is a miracle in itself, what was the fuss about General VK Singh's confidential letter that was leaked to the media? The letter had said it all. The mission reliability of mechanised vehicles is poor, the artillery is obsolete and inadequate, air defence is antiquated, armour is unreliable due to regular barrel accidents caused by mismatch between indigenous barrels and ammunition, night-fighting devices are insufficient, aviation corps helicopters need urgent replacements, and holdings of all types of missiles, anti-tank and specialised ammunition is critically low to last three to five days of

war: This is what Gen Singh had written to the Prime Minister. Following this, the Defence Minister asked Army Headquarters to fast-track acquisitions; the list of essentials was prepared overnight and sent.

Pakistani/terrorists hideouts in high altitude areas of Kashmir and Ladakh. Both critical procurement processes have been going on since over a decade, and the Army has little to do with any wrongdoing, if indeed wrongdoings have hap-

Israel in 1997, two years before its operational utility was understood during the 1999 Kargil War where the Pakistani Army had dug itself into bunkers in high altitude areas. Since then, trials have been held of Russian Kornet-E and American

One year on is a good time to review the outcome of the confidential letter written by the then Chief of Army Staff, General VK Singh, to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in April 2012, saying that the Army is unprepared for war. To be sure, he was referring to a war with Pakistan. Within weeks of assuming office in May same year, the new COAS, General Bikram Singh, informed the nation that the Army was prepared for all eventualities, implying military threats from both Pakistan and China. Union Minister for Defence AK Antony has since availed all opportunities, including the recently-concluded Army Commanders conference, to emphasise that modernisation is on track. While achieving so much in so little time is a miracle in itself, what was the fuss about General VK Singh's confidential letter that was leaked to the media?
Unfortunately, the situation has deteriorated further in the last one year. On the one hand, nothing has come so far. On the other hand, missiles and specialised ammunition holdings which have a shelflife, have dipped further. At present, the Army does not have reserve stocks called War Wastage Reserves for most ammunition categories. It is mandatory for the Army to have WWR for 40 days of intense war for long-shelf life category, and 21 days of intense fighting for short shelf-life category like anti-tank, rocket artillery and missiles. If this was not enough, Gen Bikram Singh has recently sought freezing of the 197 helicopters' deal meant to replace the aged Cheetah/Chetak helicopters of the seventies vintage, which are the life-line for troops that live on Siachen Glacier at heights between 12,000 feet and 21,000 feet. He has also asked for the cancellation of Spike Anti-Tank Guided Missiles urgently needed to hit pened. In the case of the 197 helicopters, the finalists after extensive field trials are the Russian Ka226T and the Eurocopter's AS 550 C3 Fennec. However, in an unrelated case of 12 AgustaWestland AW101 helicopters sold to India for VVIP use, an Italian probe has mentioned the name of Indian Brigadier VS Saini apparently asking for money to manipulate the same company's AW119 helicopter to win the 197 helicopter bid. Considering that AW119 was out of the trials at an early stage, why has the Army chief denied replacements of obsolete helicopters by saying that the deal should be placed on hold till Brigadier Saini is cleared by the CBI? Similarly, after extensive trials, the Israeli Spike ATGM has emerged as the best weapon for use in high altitudes to hit bunkers at 18,000 feet. To recall, the present Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, had first recommend Spike ATGM when he was the Indian defence adviser in Javelin ATGMs, both of which have been found unacceptable on different counts. The reason given by the Army chief for withdrawing from the ATGM acquisition is that he did not want a single-vendor situation. Stated bluntly, in both cases - 197 helicopters and Spike ATGM - Gen Bikram Singh has covered up for what was the Defence Minister's call. Why has he done this? Is it not his highest moral responsibility to ensure optimal war preparedness of his Army? It can be argued that Gen Bikram Singh has simply followed in his predecessors' foot-steps of making exaggerated claims during peace time. During the 1999 Kargil War, the then COAS, General VP Malik, told an incredulous nation that "we will fight with whatever we have" - really saying that the needed wherewithal was absent. Consequently, more young officers died than should have, and the artillery was pulled from other sensitive theatres leaving operational gaps which would have been disas-

trous had the Pakistan Army enlarged the conflict into an all-out war. There were umpteen media reports about Defence Ministry bureaucrats air-dashing to Russia and Israel, clutching suitcases filled with dollars to procure ammunition. Similarly, during Operation Parakram, the 10-month long military stand-off between India and Pakistan in 2001-2002, the Vajpayee Government decided to finally not go to war. Little known to the nation was the fact that the Northern Army Commander, Lt General RK Nanavaty had told the then COAS, General S Padmanabhan, that he lacked adequate equipment and ammunition for the war. In the aftermath of 26/11 terrorists attacks in Mumbai when New Delhi was mulling over strong retaliatory action, there were reports that the COAS, General Deepak Kapoor, had expressed concerns to both Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Defence Minister Antony about equipment and ammunition deficiencies. The truth is that since 1993, when then COAS, Gen BP Joshi, raised the Rashtriya Rifles forces for Jammu & Kashmir to quell Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, he used internal resources, depleting the Army's WWR. His successor, Gen Shankar Roychowdhury, has written about this in his book, Officially at Peace, "No COAS has since cared enough, going beyond official communications, to make preparedness for war his top-most operational responsibility." Political parties must now ask the Government the hard question: Is the 13 lakh strong Indian Army, which gets the lion's share of the $49 billion annual defence budget, prepared to fight a war?

SOCIAL DISTORTIONS MUST BE TACKLED

By Hiranmay Karlekar ommoditification of women as objects of pleasure and commercialisation of the female body in the media, facilitate heinous crimes such as rapes It is hardly surprising that the demonstrations convulsing Delhi over the rape of a five-year-old child a few days ago have targeted Delhi Police; the latter is directly responsible for preventing and detecting crime and successfully prosecuting criminals. Anger against it for the alarming rise in the incidence of rape in the most savage form in the national capital, is all the more understandable because one had expected the police to become more alert and serious in responding to crimes against women following last December's gang rape of a young woman and the explosion of public fury that followed. Its utterly callous reaction to the child's rape and the vicious slapping of a young woman protester by a uniformed officer, suggests that nothing of the sort has happened. A police force, however, is one of the several agents, albeit a very important one, active in a country's criminal landscape. While good policing has a critical deterrent role in crime prevention, social and culoften absent in urban areas. Even committing a crime are relatively

TIME TO WORK

uing a declining political culture is no longer enough. With precious days of Parliament vapourized in shrieking and yelling and rushing about - not once but in session after session - the time has come to evolve a system of deterrent measures. True, members of parliament are not schoolchildren. They are supposed to appreciate the weight of the responsibility placed on them by their voters, and to present their arguments with passion, if need be, certainly with force and eloquence, in the debates that form the substance of discussion and dissent within Parliament. Their protests and objections, too, are supposed to have a constructive form -screaming and jostling and walking out, so that no business can be conducted, are not part of that. Rules keeping MPs to the strait and narrow are embarrassing even to think about. But when MPs conduct themselves like ill-behaved, uncontrollable schoolchildren - whom no school would like to claim - and when years of criticism, admonition and rebuke show no result, then serious deterrence is the only possible solution. Not standing in the corner, of course. But a system of penalties should be worked out, at its broadest embracing, rationally, the various perquisites that MPs enjoy. One way to deter improper behaviour in Parliament would be to cancel the daily allowance of MPs if Parliament has been disrupted for the day. Thus begun at the base, the deterrents may grow in proportion to the scale of disruption, that is, repeated disruptions would not only mean an equivalent loss of daily allowance, but also a proportionate decrease in other perquisites, such as free tickets for travel, and so on. If disruption continues beyond certain stated limits, an MP could be debarred from contesting any election conducted under the Election Commission for a period of time, say, two years. Beyond and besides this, any political party identified as the chief agent of disruption for more than one session of Parliament could be treated in the same way, that is, debarred from contesting for a fixed period. These are, of course, suggested solutions to what has become an apparently ineradicable evil in India's political life. Deterrents can be evolved on any single principle, the aim always being to create real pressure on an errant people's representative to behave. Simple indignity means nothing when dignity is a forgotten concept. The deterrence must have material manifestations.

It is hardly surprising that the demonstrations convulsing Delhi over the rape of a five-year-old child a few days ago have targeted Delhi Police; the latter is directly responsible for preventing and detecting crime and successfully prosecuting criminals. Anger against it for the alarming rise in the incidence of rape in the most savage form in the national capital, is all the more understandable because one had expected the police to become more alert and serious in responding to crimes against women following last December's gang rape of a young woman and the explosion of public fury that followed. Its utterly callous reaction to the child's rape and the vicious slapping of a young woman protester by a uniformed officer, suggests that nothing of the sort has happened.
tural conditions which conduce to criminality in individuals also constitute a vital factor. It is time that people both in Government and the civil society gave serious thought to the matter, bearing in mind that no uniform causative pattern can hold good for an extremely diverse country like India. In the case of rape, the causes accounting for it are often very different in rural and urban areas. In urban areas, an important source of crime, including rape, are the increasingly large floating populations of rural migrants in search of livelihood. This is because the fear of familial and societal disapprobation that inhibit delinquent behaviour in villages is when a migrant becomes a part of a group from his own area, members of the latter are often too preoccupied with their own very considerable problems of coping with life's many challenges to keep an eye on new arrivals. Often, older migrants themselves have succumbed to the temptations that urban life offers and to which they, sans the restraining factors at home, are vulnerable. In such cases, they initiate new arrivals into less inhibited city life and even crime where they themselves are involved in it. In the cases of migrants, anonymity is an important contributing factor to crime. The chances of being identified while fewer in the city where they are not recognised in most parts of its vast sprawl, than in their villages where they are known by their faces and names. The realisation emboldens some people. Besides, there are the questions of recognition and identity. By instinct humans are gregarious, seek relationships with others and abhor loneliness. An identity not only gives one a sense of worth but it is also the basis of recognition which, in turn, is the starting point of relationships. Unfulfilled desire for human relationships and recognition can sometimes lead to sub-conscious efforts to extract recognition in the form of violent criminal action and the ephemeral

sado-masochistic relationship it establishes with the victims. Rape is one of the most savage forms of sadistic domination. The commoditification of women as objects of pleasure and the commercialisation of female body in advertisements, films and television serials, facilitate rape. It is robbery of a woman's inviolability as an individual human being. In the sense of its being the most horrific form of robbery, rape is an extension of robbery whose incidence, along with that of theft, has been constantly rising with the growth of advertising, the cutting edge of the market economy, which not only stokes the desire for possession and consumption but makes both measures of a person's worth. One must, therefore, give a cold, hard look at the forms of entertainment flooding big and small screens and of advertisements flooding media. The argument that any curb would be contrary to the norms of sexual and creative freedom will not wash. Sexual freedom and commercial exploitation of sex are totally different things. The former is essentially a question of choice within the ambit of personal morality and consensual relationships.

Uncaged lust
Dear Sir The brutal rape of a five-year-old girl in east Delhi on 18 April reaffirms that reforms must come from within. There is an adage that society prepares the crime and the criminal commits it. The recent spurt in rape, violence and crime against women poses a serious question, Is there any serious challenge to the social existence? Is the Indian tradition built on Vedas and Upanishads and enriched with the teachings of sages and scholars under threat? With the onset of neoliberalism as a sequel to globalisation, a new cultural trend has set in. Money-making by any means, fair or foul, has become the prime objective of one's life. Traditional values have been given a go-bye. Morality, which forms the core of one's life, has now been reduced to irrelevance. Sex and violence are almost integral to entertainment; between them they act as agent provocateurs.

Changes in cultural and social norms lead to the spread of pornography and new forms of prostitution. The Delhi rapist has been arrested and his wife has also joined the chorus for the severest punishment. Stringent law and strict enforcement may help curb incidents of rape. Yours, etc., Sukhvir Singh Nanak Nagar,Jammu

Watershed programmes
Dear Sir Going by the pace of implementation of the watershed development programmes in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir, it appears that the government is not serious in water harvesting schemes for the benefit of people. Only recently, some of the visitors from the centre have expressed their disappointment over the implementation of the watershed development schemes. The central team had taken a

review of only few schemes which are under implementation in some parts of Kashmir valley. If this is the sad state of affairs at one point in south Kashmir, fate of other schemes in Jammu region can be very well imagined. In the case of Jammu region, most of the schemes have not even taken off because of the dilly dallying tactics of the state government. The necessary floating of tenders and inviting bids for construction of these schemes is yet to done by the state government. The delay on the part of the state government has already taken its toll so far as the welfare of the common masses is concerned. It will not be out of place to mention that n several occasions funds allocated for this purpose lapsed at the end of financial year without even being noticed by the concerned authorities. Ultimately, it is the common masses who have suffered for no fault of theirs besides delaying their economic empowerment in J&K. Yours Etc. Ankit Verma Domana,Jammu

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NATIONAL

Modi likely to address only one public rally in Karnataka

BANGALORE, APR 25:Contrary to claims by state BJP leaders that Narendra Modi would conduct an extensive campaign tour ahead of the May 5 Assembly elections in Karnataka, it appears that as of now the Gujarat Chief Minister would address only one public meeting. State unit BJP President Prahlad Joshi said Modi would address a public rally in the city on Sunday. Asked by reporters why the party is not fully utilising the services of Modi for campaigning, Joshi said he would discuss with him regarding "the remaining dates" (of his campaigning in Karnataka). unlikely to spend more time in Karnataka for campaignhave already campaigned in the state, while Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley played a key role in finalising the party's poll strategy and manifestodrafting. the question in some quarters is about Modi's campaigning -- will it be "minimum" or "full-fledged" is something that's keenly looked forward to. At a campaign-kick-off rally here earlier this month, state BJP leaders, including Joshi, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and senior party functionary H N Ananth Kumar, insisted Modi has expressed willingness to tour extensively and be at the party's disposal as far as election canvassing is concerned. There has also been a strong demand from sections of BJP candidates to get the Gujarat strongman to campaign in their segments. According to some party officials, Modi might be reluctant to conduct a fullfledged campaigning in Karnataka, where BJP is seen to be in not-so-strong-wicket, saddled as it is with antiincumbency factor and a five-year-rule marked by scams, scandals and intraparty fights.

Yeddyurappa sitting pretty in bastion Shikaripura

S H I K A R I P U R A (KARNA), APR 25: Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa seems to be sitting pretty in his bastion here, as he seeks a new political destiny and wants to play the twin role of a demolition man for the ruling BJP and a "king-maker" in the May five Assembly polls. A political heavyweight that he is, the mission in 2013 for him is exactly the opposite to that he had in 2008. It was to bring BJP to power to make it the firstever party government in the South then. Now, he is looking to turn the clock back and play the role of a terminator for the BJP. Yeddyurappa's confidence about his damaging capacity stems from the out-

But a party source said barring the rally slated to be held on the sprawling National College grounds here on Sunday, Modi is

ing. BJP President Rajnath Singh, party stalwart L K Advani and Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj

Mamata under attack for asking JPC members on 2G scam should exercise correct judgement: Nath people to smoke more
KOLKATA, APRIL 25:West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday came in for sharp criticism from within her party and the opposition after she suggested people to "smoke more" to provide compensation to victims of a chit fund scam. "Smoking is bad.. let there be tax on it. But am I responsible for what Sudipta Sen did? Why should I pay more tax on every cigarette I smoke? I haven't fleeced the people, I haven't fleeced their money," rebel Trinamool Congress parliamentarian Kabir Suman said. The singer-turned-politician said the 10 percent additional tax on cigarettes announced by the Banerjee government Wednesday was not a "valid political argument". Banerjee Wednesday announced the constitution of Rs.500 crore relief fund for NEW DELHI, APR 25: As the Opposition prepared to scuttle the JPC report on 2G scam, the government today expressed confidence that the members will exercise their "correct" judgement irrespective of their party affiliation. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath's reaction came when asked about the Opposition parties' move to corner JPC Chairman P C Chacko over clean chit to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in its report on the 2G scam. "I am confident that the members will exercise their correct judgement irrespective of their party affiliation," Kamal Nath told reporters outside Parliament House. whether the members of SP and BSP in JPC would support the report prepared by Chacko, he said, "Well...we will see that in the meeting." Non-Congress members of the panel have termed as "Congress report" the JPC draft report giving clean chit to the Prime Minister and Finance Minister P Chidambaram. Opposing the report, 15 members from BJP, JD(U), Trinamool Congress, the Left, AIADMK, DMK and BJD want Chacko's removal as the panel Chairman. JPC has a total of 30 members. On BJP leader Yashwant Sinha's latest letter to the Prime Minister in which he asked Singh to appear before the panel saying his silence will "confirm" his involvement in the 2G scam, Nath said, "Mr Yashwant Sinha can say anything and everything. It must be credible." The JPC meeting was planned for today but it was postponed following death of Lok Sabha TMC member Ambika Banerjee. Chacko said that the new date would be announced soon indicating that it would be possible only next week as some members have expressed "inconvenience" if it is held tomorrow.

come of the recently held elections to urban local bodies, where his fledgling outfit Karnataka Janatha Paksha (KJP) played spoilsport for the BJP, resulting in the ruling party recording a poor performance. The former BJP strongman has his roots in this constituency in Shimoga district, where he made a humble beginning in his life as a

clerk in a rice mill to gradually rise to the coveted post of Chief Minister. The battle in his familiar terrain does not pose much of a serious challenge to Yeddyurappa, who is pitted against his former close friend and confidant, Shanthaveerappa Gowda of Congress. BJP has fielded a lightweight S H Manjunath, once a Congress member.

'Proposed Land Acquisition Bill is a concern for the industry'

NEW DELHI: Expressing its concerns over the Land Acquisition Bill, Ficci today said the proposed legislation should balance the interests of the farmers and the industry. "The proposed Land Acquisition Bill is a concern. We remain very uncomfortable with the Bill as it was tabled and some of the changes being proposed add to that discomfort and we do believe that this will stand in the way of growth and employment," Ficci President Naina Lal Kidwai said here. The chamber said that there are major concerns of the industry which remain unaddressed. The industry is in favour of fair compensation for land owners but at the same time we need to ensure that land is available to industry at competitive rates, without delays and with certainty, it said. The Bill proposes the payment of compensation that is up to four times the market value in rural areas and two times the market value in urban areas. "There is a need to ensure that people unaware in the past are now properly compensated. But at the end of the day, if you are not going to have any industry, no jobs, then that won't be right, Kidwai said. Stating that there is a need for more industry engagement on the issue, she said, "There is a need for a balance. At the moment our worry is that the balance is titled away from the industry... If it is balanced, it is still okay, so we need to have a balance...." In the All Party Meeting, on April 18, a broad consensus was reached among political parties over the much-awaited Land Acquisition Bill after the government gave in to a key demand of BJP for 50 per cent compensation to farmers and sorted out certain other sticky issues. The consensus paved way for consideration and passage of the significant but contentious bill in the second part of the budget session of Parliament. Further, Kidwai said, the application of Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) to private transactions on willing buyer willing seller basis defies economic logic. In the All Party Meeting, the government also agreed to another demand of the BJP, which had suggested that instead of acquisition, land could be leased to developers so that its ownership will remain with the farmers and would provide them with regular annual income. It has agreed to amend the Bill to provide for an enabling provision for states to enact laws in this regard as leasing of land is a state subject. "A lease may reduce the front-outlays but on the other hand it has got uncertainty factor attached to it. Leases have inherent uncertainty regarding renewals, particularly where the period is short," Ficci Senior VicePresident Sidharth Birla said. Besides, he said, leased lands will impact mergers and acquisitions. "All this needs to be evaluated before making it a part of the Bill."

compensating depositors who have lost money by investing in chit funds run by the Saradha Group. After declaring the 10 percent additional tax on cigarettes, Banerjee with a smile had said: "Smoke a little more to help the investors". Congress MP and spokesperson Renuka Chowdhury described Banerjee's suggestion as "alarming and destructive". "When the world has been campaigning against the fatal effects of smoking, the chief minister comes out asking people to smoke more. It is alarming, it is destructive," said Chowdhury.

DSP murder: 7 accused remanded in 5-day police custody

LUCKNOW: Seven persons arrested in connection with the murder of KundaDSPZiaul-Haq were today remanded in five day police custody by a special CBI court here. The order was passed by Special Judicial Magistrate (CBI) Mirza Jeenat on an application moved by the agency. The police remand would start from 10 AM tomorrow. The CBI yesterday arrested the seven accused in Pratapgarh district. CBI sources had said the seven persons allegedly incited the mob to kill the DSP, who had arrived on the scene after getting information about the murder of village head Nanhe Yadav. They said one of the persons, who allegedly led the mob to kill the officer, was Bhulle Pal. Those arrested include Chhote Lal Yadav, Ghanshyam Saroj, Ram Lakhan Gautam, Ram ashray, Shivram Pasi, Munna Patel, besides Bhulle Pal, they said. Yadav, Saroj, Gautam and Ramashray were associates of village head Nanhe Yadav, who was murdered hours before the killing of the DSP, while Chhote Lal Yadav and Munna Patel were his neighbours. CBI sources claimed Haq, who was posted as Deputy Superintendent of Police at Kunda, had reached Nanhe Yadav 's house after getting the news of his murder on March 2. By the time he approached the site, the news of Yadav's murder had spread and a large crowd gathered outside his house which was angry at the alleged apathy of the police and protested the police's alleged failure to stop the murder.

Left to step up all-India campaigns on crucial issues

NEW DELHI: Amid talk of early general elections, Left parties today decided to step up all-India campaigns on some crucial issues as part of their strategy to jointly intervene in the evolving political scenario and provide an alternative platform against Congress and BJP. Top leaders of the four parties met and decided to organise an all-India political convention here in the first week of July to work out the next steps in this regard. The hour-long meeting was attended by Prakash Karat (CPI-M), D Raja, S Sudhakar Reddy (both CPI), Debabrata Biswas, G Devarajan (both Forward Bloc) and Abani Roy (RSP). "At this convention, we will discuss the emerging political scenario and how the Left parties, as a united group, could intervene. The convention will also set out the tasks before these parties," Raja told PTI after the meeting.

Parkash Singh Badal asks Centre to act on Chinese troops movement

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today asked the Centre to act with resilience and commitment to prevent further movement of Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The Centre should not be complacent on the issue of safeguarding the nation's territorial integrity, Badal told reporters on the side lines of a function jointly organised by the state Water Supply and Sanitation department and the World Bank to honour 22 village Water Supply and Sanitation Committees, here at Kisan Bhawan. He cautioned the Union government to immediately resolve the issue of Chinese incursion across the LAC and said, it can otherwise adversely impact national security. the country's sovereignty. Badal urged upon the Centre, especially the Ministry of Defence, to initiate all possible measures in defending Indian borders. Slamming the Centre for "arbitrarily thrusting" its decision to impose wealth tax on agricultural land within municipal limits, Badal termed it as a "retrograde step" to crush the peasantry, already distressed due to low returns from agriculture sector. Citing an example of a farmer from Jalandhar who has been rendered bankrupt due to the draconian clause of wealth tax imposed by the union government, he said the tax must be abolished by the Centre.

'Not much progress' by states in beefing up intel set up: MHA

NEW DELHI: Against the backdrop of Bangalore blast, Centre today said it has been advising states on the need to strengthen their intelligence set up but has "not seen much progress" on that front. 16 persons including 11 personnel were injured in a blast outside BJP office in Bangalore on April 17. In a statement laid in the Rajya Sabha on the blast, Minister of State for Home Affairs RPN Singh made a strong pitch for setting up NCTC to strengthen intelligence gathering. He also said the Home Ministry was working towards putting in place an explosive tracking system. "We also need to strengthen the intelligence set up of the states. We have been advising the states on this, but we have not seen much progress," Singh said. He said the government was also trying to strengthen human intelligence component of intelligence agencies, which is expected to start yielding results. "We also need to quickly put the NCTC in place. We have now a revised formulation of NCTC which takes care of the objections of the states," he said. The setting up of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has been a bone of contention with several states contending that it affected the federal structure of the Constitution. Underscoring the need for tighter checks on explosives, he said the Home Ministry was working with the Department of Industrial Policy and Planning and the National Institute of Smart Government to create an explosives tracking system. "But the problems will remain till District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police have the stocks and consumption of the licensed explosive users checked more often and more stringently," he said.

RS adjourned till noon after BJP, SP uproar

NEW DELHI, APR 25:Rajya Sabha was today adjourned till noon after opposition BJP and UPA ally SP created ruckus in the House over separate issues. While BJP persisted with its demand for resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the coalgate scam, SP members trooped into the Well raising the issue of Chinese incursion. Hardly had Chairman Hamid Ansari called the House to order, BJP, SP and Left members were on their feet. BJP members shouted slogans demanding resignation of the Prime Minister while Left members held banners on the multi-crore chit fund fraud in West Bengal. "Protect interest of subscribers and agents of Saradha Chit Fund scam," the posters read. "Sharam karo, sharam karo, Pradhan Mantri sharam karo (shame, shame, prime minister)," the BJP members shouted.

Criticising the Congressled UPA government of failing to check growing instances of internal as well as external aggression, the Chief Minister citing problems of Naxalism and incidents of terrorism in different parts of the country said, it is alarming for

ED registers money laundering case against Saradha group

NEW DELHI, APR 25:In further trouble for the chit fund scam-hit Saradha group of Kolkata, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a money laundering case to probe the allegations of financial irregularities by numerous depositors against it. The ED has registered a regular case under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at its Guwahati office as the Assam police has registered an FIR against the group after allegations were made by investors that they were duped of their hard earned money. The group and its investments are already being probed by a host of agencies like the SEBI, Income Tax department and investigation units under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. "The agency is looking for proceeds of crime and the illegal funds which could have been laundered by the agents and promoters. The probe will be in close coordination with other investigative agencies and police," a source said. The ED will also go through the FIRs registered by West Bengal police in this case. The Saradha group has hit the headlines recently for allegedly defrauding thousands of depositors. The ED, according to sources, will also go through the business and personal transactions of the Saradha group Chairman Sudipto Sen and his close associates and the business dealings of the groups' various investment schemes. Demonstration against Sharada Group in Guwahati Guwahati: Thousands of investors and employees of the collapsed chit-fund companySharada Group today staged a demonstration here and demanded resignation of a state minister for his alleged involvement. Holding banners and placards, the demonstrators blocked the road in front of the office of Kamrup (Metro) district Deputy Commissioner here demanding the resignation of state Health and Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his alleged involvement with the chitfund company. Shouting slogans under the leadership of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) president and RTI activist Akhil Gogoi, the demonstrators demanded a CBI probe into the scam which has duped thousands of investors of their money and caused hundreds of employees of the group's two dailies 'Seven Sisters Post' and 'Sakalbela' here to lose their jobs. They also demanded the resignation and arrest of minister Sarma for allegedly taking money from the company and that the state government set up a relief fund in the lines of West Bengal government for the investors allegedly duped by them. Meanwhile, Himanta Biswa Sarma has denied the allegations of Sharada Group's CMDSudipta Sen made in his letter to the CBI hinting the minister had taken money from him. "Yes I had met Sen about 18-19 months ago here when he had approached me to inaugurate his two newspapers here. Asking him to instead get an intellectual to inaugurate, I told him that I would, however, try to come to the inauguration meeting. But he never contacted me after that," Sarma said. "I deny the allegation that I took Rs three crore as alleged by Sen. Which person in my office will take money or for that matter take that money by giving a receipt. I see a conspiracy here," he said.

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ing, adding, however, that there was little chance of success. based on the allegation that Golos received a sum of money as part of the Andrei Sakharov Freedom prize it was awarded by the Norwegian Helsinki Committee in 2012. Akhmetgaliyev said the association had returned the money. Lyudmila Alexeyeva, a veteran Russian human rights activist and head of the Moscow Helsinki group, told RAPSI legal news agency she does not consider Golos to be a political organization. Election monitoring is not politics but a civil right, she said. Golos has been active and vocal in publicizing violations in federal and regional elections in recent years, most notably during the December 2011 State Duma elections, which were followed by large-scale protests against electoral fraud. The organization was one of 11 Russian NGOs that lodged a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights about the foreign agents law back in February. It was also one of the organizations that until recently received some funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). That organization closed down its operations in Russia in October last year at the request of the Russian authorities. SEOUL, APRIL 25: While reiterating Seoul's commitment to a denuclearised Korean Peninsula, South Korean Prime Minister Chung Hong-won Thursday opposed the idea of redeploying US tactical nuclear weapons in the country. "The (South Korean) government remains committed to maintaining the principle of denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula," he said at a parliamentary session. "While not pursuing independent nuclear sovereignty, I think (South Korea) can deter (the North's) nuclear programmes by managing the extended deterrence provided by the United States," he said. Defence Minister Kim Kwan-jin said the North "does not appear to be able to produce miniaturised nuclear weapons and missiles to carry them," though it has been "ready to fire mid-range missiles with its own launchers". "We are working on how to deal with North Korea's nuclear programmes by devising two concepts. One is making retaliatory measures in case of its firing of nuclear missiles, and the other is how to detect, control and target its nuclear

Russia Election Watchdog Fined, Fears Closure

MOSCOW, APRIL 25: Russia's Golos Association, an independent election monitoring NGO, will probably have to close, its director said after the organization was fined 300,000 rubles (around $10,000) for failing to register as a "foreign agent." Moscow's Presnensky District Court ruled on Thursday that Golos refusal to register as a "foreign agent" under new legislation is an administrative offense. Golos is the first NGO to face administrative charges following the introduction of the new NGO law last November, which requires any organization involved in political activities and receiving financing from abroad to register as a "foreign agent." That term, to most Russians, is synonymous with spying.

South Korea against re-deploying US tactical n-weapons

weapons." "We are developing extended-range interceptors," he said. Tensions have risen on the Korean Peninsula since December, when North Korea tested a long-range Taepodong 2 missile, and in February carried out its third nuclear test, following tests in 2006 and 2009. The UN responded with sanctions. The start of joint military exercises between South Korea and the US last month further irritated the North, which threatened to carry out a nuclear attack on the US mainland, as well as on US forces in the region.

Golos director Lilia Shibanova insists the organization has not received a cent from abroad since the new law came into force, and said the association will do all it can to challenge the court rul-

So far, the only realistic option is to disband the organization, she said. Goloss lawyer Ramil Akhmetgaliyev said the charges were groundless.The case against the NGO was

Pak investigators to grill Musharraf on Bhutto assassination

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani investigators will grill former military ruler Pervez Musharraf about a threatening phone call and email to Benazir Bhutto after an antiterrorism court today ordered to include him in the probe into ex-premiers assassination in 2007. Judge Chaudhry Habibur-Rehman of the Rawalpindi based anti-terrorism court today accepted a request from prosecutors to question Musharraf and to include him in the investigation into the 2007 assassination. Special prosecutor Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) told PTI that a joint investigation team will question Musharraf on two issues making a threatening phone call to Bhutto and sending an email that warned her not to

Boston suspects' father says he's returning to US

MAKH ACHKALA: The father of the two Boston bombing suspects said Thursday that he is soon leaving Russia for the United States, to visit one son and lay the other to rest. "I am going there to see my son and bury my older one," Anzor Tsarnaev said. "I have no bad thoughts, I'm not planning any bombings, I don't want to do anything. I'm not offended by anyone. I want to know the truth, what happened. I want to work it out." Tamerlan Tsarnaev, 26, was killed in a gun battle with police, while his 19-year-old brother, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, remains hospitalized with gunshot wounds. Their parents returned last year to Dagestan, one of several predominantly Muslim provinces in southern Russia, where the family lived briefly before moving to the U.S. a decade ago. The elder suspect spent the first half of 2012 in Russia's Caucasus, which has been ravaged for years by an insurgency led by religious extremists. Anzor Tsarnaev said his son stayed with him for at least three months in Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan, and spent one month with relatives, but he was unclear on where his son was for the remaining time. U.S. investigators have been trying to determine whether Tamerlan Tsarnaev was radicalized during his stay in the Caucasus, where he regularly prayed at a Makhachkala mosque. Putin warned against trying to find the roots for the Boston tragedy in the suffering endured by the Chechen people, particularly in mass deportations of Chechens to Siberia and Central Asia on Soviet dictator Josef Stalin's orders. "The cause isn't in their ethnicity or religion, it's in their extremist sentiments," he said.

125 killed in bloody two days for Iraq

BAGHDAD: Two days of violence in Iraq have killed 125 people, 99 of them in clashes and attacks involving security forces, protesters and their supporters, officials said on Wednesday. At least 268 people have been wounded, 194 of them in protest-related unrest, which prompted two Sunni ministers to quit and has sent tensions in the country soaring. The violence, which began with clashes at a protest site in northern Iraq after security forces moved in, is the deadliest so far linked to demonstrations that erupted in Sunni Muslim areas of the Shiitemajority country more than four months ago.The protesters have called for the resignation of Shiite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and railed against the alleged targeting of their community by the authorities. On Wednesday, five soldiers and seven gunmen were killed and 63 people, including 20 soldiers,

return to Pakistan, and failing to provide adequate security to Bhutto after she came back from self-exile in 2007. Musharrafs failure to provide adequate security to Bhutto indirectly facilitated and helped terrorists in executing their plan to murder her, Ali said. Musharraf will also be quizzed on why he did not respond to five letters from Bhutto seeking foolproof security ahead of her return to Pakistan. Musharraf provided foolproof security to other leaders like (then) Prime

Minister Shaukat Aziz but ignored Benazir, he said. Ali, who is part of the joint investigation team, said Musharraf will be questioned at his farmhouse on the outskirts of Islamabad, which has been declared a subjail. He said: We had requested the anti-terrorism court to let Musharraf stay in (the farmhouse) because of security issues and the court accepted our plea. The joint investigation team is expected to complete questioning Musharraf by May 3.

wounded in fighting in the Sulaiman Bek. In other violence that officers said was also apparently in revenge for Tuesday's clashes, gunmen attacked a Sahwa anti-AlQaeda militia checkpoint in Khales northeast of Baghdad. They killed four militiamen and wounded a fifth, a police lieutenant colonel and a doctor said. Gunmen also wounded a policeman in the northern city of Mosul, while a soldier was hurt in another shooting to its south, police and a doctor said. Three gunmen were also killed in the Mosul attack.

Apparently unrelated violence, including a car bomb in Baghdad and attacks in three other areas, killed at least 11 people and wounded 33, officials said. The trouble began early on Tuesday when clashes broke out after security forces moved into an area near Hawijah in northern Iraq, where protests have been held since January. The initial fighting killed 53 people, while a series of revenge attacks left another 27 dead on Tuesday, and 15 more were killed in apparently unrelated unrest the same day.

ECONOMY

7% growth not contingent on new reforms: Montek

NEW DELHI: Government will need to take decisive action to remove and unclog some of the bottlenecks to help the economy recover to 7% growth as new reforms alone will not be sufficient, planning commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwaliasaid. Speaking at The Economist conference on Wednesday, Montek said 90% of all the government's energy in next 12 months should be spent on this problem. "The task of bringing 5% economic growth (in 201213) back to 7% is not contingent on new reforms. You need to take decisive action age economic growth rate of 8% is not possible with business as usual approach," he added. Montek pitched for an internal system by government for settling disputes with private sector players to improve business climate in the country, suggesting an agency or an arbitrator for resolving disputes. He was also hopeful that the government will come up with an operational fuel supply agreement soon to ensure adequate supply of coal to power plants. "My expectation is that within two weeks we will essentially have a situation where we would be able to say that all power projects which are going to be completed by March 2015, will have fuel supply agreements," he said, advocating the opening up of coal sector for private players."There is no rationale of keeping coal nationalised when petroleum is not," he said. Cabinet Committee on Investment had on Monday cleared 25 of the 31 oil and gas blocks that were held up for want of clearances. The committee, headed by prime minister, also cleared 13 power projects, freeing up stalled investment of around Rs33,000 crore.

LPG susbsidy: Banks seek Aadhaar number for payment

NEW DELHI: Following direction fromFinance Minister P Chidambaram, banks have initiated the process of linking account with Aadhaar number for cash transfer of LPG and other subsidies. Banks have started informing customers through different mode of communication including SMS about linking of Aadhaar number with the account number to facilitate subsidy transfer. "For getting LPG, MGNREGA and other subsidies direct to your account, please get your account linked with Aadhaar number,"Canara BankBSE 0.39 % said in an SMS to its customers. Earlier this month, the Finance Minister P Chidambaram asked banks to gear up for the rollout of direct cash subsidy scheme for cooking gas (LPG) consumers throughout the country. As a pilot project, the government has decided to give cash subsidy to LPG consumers under its ambitious Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme soon, and will cover 20 districts by May 15. LPG consumers will get about Rs 4,000 per annum in cash from the government, and they will have to then buy LPG at market price of Rs 901.50 per 14.2-kg cylinder. Currently, each consumer is entitled to 9 cylinders of 14.2-kg each at subsidised price of Rs 410.50. On each of these cylinder the government bears a subsidy Rs 435. There are about 14 crore LPG consumers in the country. The government has already capped the number of subsidised cylinders at nine per household per year and beyond that a consumer has to pay the market price. However, some of the state governments are providing more subsidised cylinders and bearing the burden themselves. The government expects that the DBT will eliminate all ghost LPG connections and diversion of cylinders. In the first phase of DBT that started in January, 43 districts are being covered. Under the DBT scheme, subsidies and other benefits are transfered directly into the Aadhaar linked bank account of the beneficiary.

to remove and unclog some of the bottlenecks that have emerged," Montek said. "Most of what need to be done is not reforms but implementation which do not require any single change in law and the aver-

Cos expect sales to grow in next six months: Study

NEW DELHI: A majority of business executives expect sales volume to improve in the coming six months as economic situationhas somewhat improved, a study has said. Over 61 per cent of business executives surveyed felt that their sales volume would increase in the next six months while 64 per cent of respondents said selling prices would be more or less at the same level as the pricing power of the companies will not change, the study conducted by Assocham-Bizcon said. "The survey showed that economic situation has somewhat turned better in the last six months. Further, there is an expectation of situations to improve further in the short to medium term horizon at both industry as well as firm level," the study added. However, profit margins would remain constant at the present level as companies would not be able to raise the selling price. Regarding fresh investment, as many 36 per cent of the respondents felt investment levels are "bound to remain" at current levels. "Drop in commodity prices, mainly that of crude oil, coal and gold, has helped the sentiment turning better. However, exports prospects still remain worrisome and the rupee may not considerably improve despite continuous inflows in the stock markets which have turned better," Assocham President Rajkumar N Dhoot said. "Few factors such as weak demand in export market, rising imports in the home market, poor infrastructure, high cost of credit and increasing raw material prices continue to adversely affect the business performance thereby slowing down the pace of growth of the industry," the study added. The study, conducted in March, showed that 64.1 per cent of the firms were engaging at high level of capacity utilisation whereas in December, only 48.2 per cent seemed to be doing so. Additionally, over 56 per cent of the respondents were of the opinion that their order books position would further improve in the coming six months. The survey showed increasing wage costs continue to be a worrying factor for the industry, with 69 per cent of the respondents expecting this would adversely impact their performance. "There seems to be some improvement with regards to the availability of credit as the survey results show that 44 per cent of the industry believes that limited availability of credit is not a cause of concern for them," Dhoot added.

Mukherjee optimistic of revival of India's economic growth

BHUBANESWAR: President Pranab Mukherjee t o d a y expressed confidence that the country would be able to return to the 7 to 8 per cent growth level in the next two to three years. "I am confident that with the measures being taken, we would return to 7 to 8 per cent growth level in the next two to three years," Mukherjee said in his address at the 45th convocation of Utkal University here. Stating that India's strategy of inclusive economic growth has shown positive results, he pointed out that average annual economic growth during the last 10 years was 7.9 per cent though it has decelerated to 5.0 per cent in 2012-13. "We have to make economic growth work for the betterment of our people, especially those at the bottom of the socio-economic pyramid," Mukherjee said.

Integrated Action Plan spend Rs 4,177 crore during 2010-13

NEW DELHI: Funds to the tune of Rs 4,177.65 crore were spent during 2010-13 under the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) covering 82 districts in nine states. The cumulative releases towards IAF during 2010-13 were at Rs 6,090 crore, Minister of State for Planning Rajeev Shukla said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha. The nine states under the plan are-- Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. IAP was formulated as an additional central assistance scheme on 100 per cent grant basis in November 2010 for development of areas affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE) besides tribal and backward districts. "Integrated Action Plan initially approved for 60 districts was subsequently extended to 82 districts of nine states," Shukla said. Under the scheme, the expenditure on Odisha was the highest during 2010-13 at Rs 1,050.59 crore (against release of Rs 1,455 crore), followed by Jharkhand Rs 964.46 crore (1,370 crore), Chhattisgarh Rs 633.70 crore (Rs 850 crore), Madhya Pradesh Rs 534.89 crore (Rs 740 crore) and Bihar at Rs 375.11 crore (Rs 635 crore), the Minister said. The funds under the scheme are placed at the disposal of the committee headed by district collector and consisting of the superintendent of police of the district and the district forest officer. The development commissioner/equivalent officer incharge of development in the state is responsible for scrutiny of expenditure and monitoring of the IAP in the state. Regular monitoring of the IAP is being carried out by the MemberSecretary, Planning Commission through video conferences with the district collectors/district magistrates and development commissioner of the states concerned.

Haryana govt increases amount of interest-free wheat loan

CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government has increased the amount of interest-free wheat loan to its employees from Rs 10,000 to Rs 11,000 during the current financial year. The move would benefit about 60,000 employees in the state, Finance Minister H S Chattha said, according to an official release here. The loan is given to Class-IV employees, and Class III employees who are getting basic pay plus dearness allowance up to Rs 7,000 in pre-revised scale and up to Rs 8,000 in revised scale. He said the loan would be recovered in 10 equal monthly instalments. The wheat loan would not be sanctioned to daily wage employees or employees who are on deputation in Corporations or Local Bodies, he said, adding that in case both husband and wife are government employees, either of the spouse would be granted this facility.

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IPL 6: Chennai Super Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wicket Minister cautions Sports Associations
CHENNAI: An early onslaught from Michael Hussey and a late surge from skipper MS Dhoni helped the Chennai Super Kings overcome a good total of 159 to register a five-wicket victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium Hussey and Murali Vijay orchestrated a quickfire start as they set out to overcome Hyderabad's total of 159. After a quite first over from Darren Sammy, Vijay started with an boundary over the infield for a off Ishant Sharma. Hyderabad's ace bowler Dale Steyn had a poor start as his line and length were off and Hussey was in no mood to be nice to him. He conceded 10 runs off his first over as the Chennai batting began to pick up pace. Sammy came back to concede 15 runs off the next over and the visitors began to feel the pressure. Before they knew it, Hussey and Vijay added an unbeaten partnership of 58 runs in the powerplay. Cameron White was running out of ideas as his bowlers were going for a back in the balance. But any hopes of few and it took Hyderabad's most reli- a comeback were quashed in the very able bowler of next over the season, w h e n Amit Mishra M i s h r a to break the failed to partnership. hold onto a Vijay missed catch of the the ball comd a n g e ro u s pletely as MS Dhoni wicketkeeper at the deep Quinton comfine leg. pleted the forT h a t malities turned out to behind the be the s t u m p s . g a m e Hyderabad changing got lucky a moment. couple of Dhoni overs later as MS Dhoni scored 67 to take his team to a five and Suresh Mishra got rid wicket win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad Raina made of Hussey who was looking to play a sweep shot, only to have ball take the backside of his bat and land in the hands of de Kock. At this stage, the Chennai Super Kings were on 76 for two in the 10th over, putting the game the fielding side pay for their short comings and went after the bowling. They were looking to build a matchwinning partnership before Mishra struck for the third time in the night to get rid of Raina. Dwayne Bravo walked into the middle with the home side still needing 61 off 40 deliveres. White used unknown spinner Karan Sharma beautifully as the rightarm bowler finished with astonishing figures of no wicket for eight runs in his four overs, which included a maiden over to Bravo to add pressure on Chennai. With Chennai needing 46 off the last four overs, Steyn was brought back into the attack. But that did not make a difference to Dhoni who welcomed Steyn with a six over deep midwicket. Steyn followed it up with a short delivery, a couple of yards quicker, but it was dealt with the same severe treatment from the Chennai skipper. But Ishant followed that up with a splendid over under pressure to give away just four runs and dismiss Bravo to tilt the game in Hyderabad's favour again. The home side needed 28 runs from the last two overs. But, Dhoni took the momentum by the scruff of its neck and finished the game with two balls to spare. JAMMU: Cautioning the State Sports Associations to mend their ways, Minister for Sports, Taj Mohi-ud-Din categorically stated that the Government contemplates to act against those keeping more than one Association with them. He mentioned that action will also be initiated against those who hold the top positions in such sports organizations for more than two terms. Minister was speaking to the media in a press conference held here this afternoon. "I have been aware of the fact that some individuals keep seven to eight sports association with them in sheer violation of the guidelines. The government contemplates action against such persons very soon," said

the Minister. Endorsing the policy decisions of the Union Ministry of Sports, Taj Mohiud-Din said, "We will also act against those individuals who keep on holding one of the three top positions in the sports associations for more than two terms." With regard to shortage of coaches in the state, Minister disclosed that government has decided not to promote coaches as man-

agers and those who hold such positions will be reverted back to their original job. Replying to a specific question, Sports Minister, who is also vice-president of the autonomous body of State Sports Council informed that the `draft' of the proposed sports policy of the state will be presented in the State Cabinet for final approval and implementation.

Cricket again humiliated on JU Campus

JAMMU: The gentleman's game once against earned a bad name on the campus ground when troublesome students of Department of Law attacked each other with bats and wickets in full public view thus humiliated the cricket. The attack caused injuries to at least six students from both the sides. However, two of the injured students, Irfan and Himanshu Sharma were provided first aid on the ground itself. Finding students not in a mood to patch up, the Dean Students Welfare has set up a committee to probe the whole incident. The trouble started when a sixth semester student, witnessing the game, questioned the slow batting which irked fourth semester student, Himanshu, who allegedly abused his senior. Soon a group of sixth semester students entered the ground and asked for stop of the match alleging `unfair' selection of the Department of Law team. However, the presence of around 10 men in khaki from JU security wing,

Kashyap moves to sixth in BWF rankings English batsman hits six sixes in one over
NEW DELHI: His firstround ouster from the India Open singles event notwithstanding, L o n d o n Olympics quarter-finalist Parupalli Kashyap on Thursday moved up a place to c areer-best sixth in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings. Kashyap scaled his career-best singles ranking a day after losing his firstround match at the India Open Super Series here to former world number 1 Taufiq Hidayat of Indonesia. Seventeen-year-old P V Sindhu also reached her career-best ranking of number 15 in the women's singles while Saina Nehwal retained the number two spot. R M V Gurusaidutt and Sourabh Verma also headed north in the table, jumping two places each to be ranked at 33 and 36, respectively. The highest ranked Indian male shuttler after Kashyap is Ajay Jayaram, who retained his 30th position. All the top shuttlers of the country are presently competing in the tournament, held at the Siri Fort Sports Complex. LONDON: Lancashire's Jordan Clark has become only the fifth batsman to hit six sixes in one over during a professional cricket match. The English County said in a statement on Wednesday that the 22-year-old had achieved the feat in a Championship Second XI game against Yorkshire to all-rounder Garfield Sobers was the first man to do it, in 1968, and Indian Ravi Shastri followed suit in 1985. South Africa opener Herschelle Gibbs smashed six sixes in an over at the 2007 World Cup and Indian Yuvraj Singh did the same at the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup the same year.

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India Open: Saina, Sindhu start with wins

NEW DELHI: Top seed Saina Nehwal made a winning start to her campaign at the India Open badminton but it was end of the road for World No. 7 Parupalli Kashyap at the Siri Fort Sports Complex on Wednesday. Saina, the London Olympics bronze medalist, took just 33 minutes to breeze past Indonesian Belaetrix Manuputi 21-12, 21-15 in the women's singles, while fifth seed Kashyap failed to overcome former World No. 1 Taufik Hidayat, bowing out 21-13, 21-23, 18-21 in a keenly-contested men's singles first round clash. Saina now faces Japan's Yui Hashimoto in next round. The Kashyap disappointment notwithstanding, there was good news in the Indian camp with P.V. Sindhu, Ajay Jayaram, R.M.V. Guru Sai Dutt and K.Srikanth turning in gritty performances. While Sindhu showed Chinese Xue Yao the door with a 17-21, 21-18, 21-14 victory, World No. 30

Department of Law students fight on the campus ground during an inter- department cricket match at Jammu on Thursday. including Security Officer, could not stop the angry future law makers from breaking the law. All efforts from the unarmed security staff to control the situation turned out to be a futile exercise and soon an ugly scene took place wherein students attacked each other with bats and wickets causing injuries. When the match was stopped, Department of Law were struggling at 90 for four in 17 overs after losing their four wickets against School of Hospitality and Tourism Management in the ongoing inter-department cricket tournament. It is pertinent to mention here that Department of Law has earned notoriety for being problematic in sports, especially in the gentleman's game of cricket. It was the same department which did not allow the Directorate of Sports and Physical Education of the university to complete the inter-college cricket tournament for three years in a row. And this time they have fought each other to disrupt the smooth run of the inter-department competition.

New Delhi to host Thomas and Uber Cup finals

NEW DELHI: New Delhi will host badminton's two premier events the Thomas and the Uber Cup finals next year. Earlier Monday, Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Akhilesh Das Gupta had announced that the finals of both the tournaments would be held in India but a location was not given. There was speculation that apart from New Delhi, Lucknow and Hyderabad were the other choices. "New Delhi will host the Thomas and Uber Cup finals next year. When the bid was made by India they had specified the location as well. Like it is in while bidding for Super Series. The official

announcement will be made in due course," a Badminton World Federation (BWF) officialsaid on Thursday. The national capital is currently hosting the $200,000 India Open Super Series at the Siri Fort Sports Complex. The Thomas Cup (Men`s World Team Championships) was first staged in 1948-49 while the Uber Cup (Women`s World Team Championships) was added in 1956-57. The Thomas Cup, held every three years, was BWF's first major international tournament. The Uber Cup finals have been held alongside the men`s competition since 1984 with both taking place biennially since then.

Jayaram saw off Vladimir Malkov 21-17, 21-17. Guru Sai Dutt won by a 21-16, 2117 margin against Indonesian Tommy Sugiarto. Anand Pawar too advanced with a 11-21, 21-13, 21-19 win over Japan's Takuma Ueda. But the highlight of the day was promising youngster Srikanth's upset win over fourth seeded Dane Jan O Jorgensen 21-7, 18-21, 21-12. "It is one of the biggest wins of my career. I lost to him (Jorgensen) in the Swiss Open so it was a sweet victory for me," said Srikanth. Having made early exits in the previous editions of the event, Saina began on a strong note as she led throughout the

first game. Relying on smashes and cross court tosses, the World No. 2 opened up 4-1, before quickly moving to 143. Though the Indonesian capitalized on a few unforced errors, the Indian took away the game with a winner. In contrast, the second game was keenly contested as Balaetrix came up with a strong counter to Saina's attacks and caught up with the Indian on several occasions. Trailing 2-5, the Indonesian made it 5-5 before making it 9-8. But Saina came back to level with the opponent at 1010 before leading 17-14 and then went on to win from there.

NBA to help in earthquake relief efforts in China

BEIJING: The National Basketball Association (NBA) on Thursday announced that teams and players will donate one million yuan to support earthquake relief efforts in Southwest China. The contribution will be delivered to the China Youth Development Foundation (CYDF) through the league's global social responsibility program, NBA Cares, to aid victims and their families.

DYSS releases annual calendar of activities

JAMMU: Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) Thursday released the annual calendar of activities to be held at the district, division and state level starting from first week of May. However, activities at the zonal level (inter-school) have already got under way in different events. The calendar of activities was released by Minister for Sports, Taj Mohi-ud-Din in presence of Director General of DYSS, Naveen Aggarwal and other senior officers of the department. While the inter-zone district level competitions shall take place in Kashmir Division in the first week of May, the annual activity at Jammu shall begin from May 15.

Nadal beats Berlocq in Barcelona

BARCELONA: Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal beat Argentina's Carlos Berlocq 6-4, 6-2 in the second round of Conde de Godo. The 26-yearold Nadal had no trouble at the beginning of the match and quickly broke serve before racing to a 5-3 lead in the first set on Wednesday. Berlocq, who is ranked 63rd in the world, showed spirit, breaking Nadal's serve and looking to attack the Spaniard at the net, but Nadal kept cool and took the next game to claim the opening set. The wind whipping around the court complicated matters for both players, but Nadal made his class count, although he needed six match points to finally seal his win. The pair had met earlier

Mohammedan Sporting qualify for I-League 2013-14

BANGALORE: Kolkata's Mohammedan Sporting qualified for the next edition of the I-League (2013-14) when they were held to a goalless draw by Kolkata's Bhawanipore FC in their penultimate League match of the final phase of the 2nd Division League being held in Bangalore. After playing 9 matches and bagging 18 points, Sporting, who sit pretty at the top of the table, are back in the top tier after a gap of four years. The centenary club last played in India's premier club competition in the 2008/09 season. Bhawanipore - 14 points from 9 matches - stay third behind Rangdajied United who are on 16 points playing the same number of matches. Bhawanipore will now have to win their match against Mumbai Tigers and hope that Mohammedan beat Rangdajied. A draw for the Meghalaya side will mean that the side who finishes with superior goal difference goes through, as the two cannot be separated on head-tohead count. Coming to the match, action was mostly concentrated in the middle of the pitch as the match wore on. The opening exchanges though was end to end stuff. Sporting had their moments too early on. Only in the 5th minute, Younes Baltham's suave backheel set Jerry Zirsingha in the clear, but Debjit Mazumder pulled off a brilliant save to keep Jerry's effort at bay.

L G revamps marketing strategy bets big on futuristic products

NEW DELHI: LG Electronics, market leader in consumer durables, on Thursday showcased its diverse range of futuristic products at LG Tech Show2013, its first ever technology spectacle in India. LG displayed advanced line-up of cutting edge technology and innovative products across categories. Amongst the displayed products was, World's first 55 inch OLED TV, Pocket Photo Printer, Aramid Home Theatre, X Boom audio system, the largest capacity Laundry washing machine, LG's PC line-up of TabBook-H160 & LG Z360 Ultrabook and Mr. Soon Kwon- Managing DirectorLG Electronics India said, "Technology and innovation are key factors behind LG's success. With our new range of new flat panel launches we are targeting 30% market share in FPD. LG Electronics India - - showcased the World's largest and slimmest, of next generation of highquality televisions with this product. The company also showcased another innovanectivity, making it the ideal companion for both Android and iOS smartphones. The LG Laundry washing machine is the fastest and largest capacity front-load washing machine with 6 Motion Direct Drive Technology. T Optimus G Pro became an instant hit in South Korea, with 500000 units sold within 40 days of launch. The newest and feature-packed phone LG Optimus G Pro is a combination of style and a unique mobile experience. Optimus G Pro carries on the premium heritage of the entire Optimus G series, with 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display it runs on Android Jelly Bean. Equipped with 4G LTE, the smartphone offers the largest battery capacity in its class at 3,140mAh, allowing Full HD viewing enjoyment for hours on end.

Soon Kwon, Managing Director- LG Electronics India next-generation 55 inch OLED television capable of delivering truly stunning picture quality. At Only 4 mm thin and weighing less than 10 kilograms, LG's OLED TV produces astoundingly vivid and realistic pictures because of its superior WRGB technology. It has kick-started a whole new era tion called the LG PD233 Pocket Photo, a smart mobile printer. This portable printer can be connected to smartphones or tablet- Pcs with Bluetooth, NFC or an USB stick. The perfect smartphone companion delivers high quality photo prints and provides excellent wireless con-

this season in Sao Paulo, where Berlocq had taken a set off Nadal, as Nadal made his way to a tournament victory on his way back to full fitness after being out action since last June with a knee injury. It was Nadal's first match in what is a special tournament for him and the Conde de Godo comes on the back of his defeat to Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo last week. David Ferrer, who is currently world number four, was defeated by Russia's Dmitry Tursunov 5-7, 6-3, 16 in one hour and 56 minutes.

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