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[] | 2016-08-30T12:47:48 | null | 2016-08-30T12:00:00 | Socialist folk singer Roy Bailey heads a line-up of artistes at a concert to raise money for the homeless. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Froy-bailey-tops-fundraiser-for-homeless-1-8081548.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/webimage/1.8081547.1471852352!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Roy Bailey tops fundraiser for homeless | null | null | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk | Socialist folk singer Roy Bailey heads a line-up of artistes at a concert to raise money for the homeless.
Roy teams up with singer songwriter Marc Block in a duo, poet Les Barker; Irish band Whiskey in the Jar and Carfield Community Choir.
The concert at Sheffield Cathedral on Saturday, September 3, will raise money for HARC (Homeless & Rootless at Christmas). The charity provides meals and services to hundreds and homeless people every year.
Last year’s event raised more than £2500.
Tickets for the concert cost £12 and are available from the cathdral or visit www.wegottickets.co.uk | http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/roy-bailey-tops-fundraiser-for-homeless-1-8081548 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/b1ae366b4c8200a4a6c91debd09d4a831cb6e4277f8c3581cb2141320f73df63.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:12:06 | null | 2016-08-25T14:59:56 | Highest number of A and A* grades for pupils at St John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fgcse-results-pupils-did-a-mazingly-well-at-st-john-houghton-1-8088867.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/webimage/1.8088863.1472136364!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSE RESULTS: Pupils did A-mazingly well at St John Houghton | null | null | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk | Highest number of A and A* grades for pupils at St John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy.
One student even gained ten A*s, the star pupil Laura Sellers said: “I’m a bit overwhelmed with how good my results were. I knew I’d worked hard but wasn’t expecting all A* grades.
Tom Flynn received five A* from St John Houghton
“It was really stressful revising for all the different subjects and then having to do all the exams close together.
“I’d not really thought about the results much since my last exam at the end of June and then the day arrives. In many ways it’s a relief that it’s all over.”
Headteacher at the Abbot Road school, Kirk Hallam, Joan McCarthy said: “We’re delighted at the excellent results our students have achieved and I’d like to congratulate them all. I’d also like to thank their families for the support they have given their children during what is a stressful time.
“We have seen a slight drop from last year in overall results but we’re really pleased with the amount of A* and A grades students have achieved.
Isabella Lee from St John Houghton with her GCSE results
“This is the end of the journey with us for them as we don’t have a sixth form and there are many schools and colleges out there who will be welcoming some outstanding students.”
Tom Flynn received five A*s, 4As and a B. He said: “I wasn’t expecting such good results so I’m incredibly pleased. I came out of every exam pouring over the questions in my head afterwards and then once the exams are over I managed to forget about it all for a bit.
“But for the last week I’ve just been a mix of worried, excited and nervous.”
Isabella Lee got four A*s and six As grades, she said: “I’m really surprised at my results. I actually expected more Bs than anything else.
Headteacher of St John Houghton Joan McCarthy with Laura Sellers who achieved 10 A* grades
“But I know that I worked really hard during the two years. It all comes around so suddenly.
“I’m looking forward now to doing my A-levels at college and hope to go on to do midwifery at university.”
Sophie Ingall who achieved three A*As, three As and four Bs said: “I worked really hard and was hoping for some A*s but didn’t actually think I’d get any so I’m really happy with what I achieved. I’ve been revising solidly for the past three to six months and hardly been out at all.
“I was nervous for today and happy to go on and start my A-levels at college.”
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[] | 2016-08-29T10:48:59 | null | 2016-08-29T10:09:14 | Paceman Tony Palladino and all-rounder Greg Cork have signed new deals to tie them to Derbyshire. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Ffresh-deals-for-derbyshire-duo-tony-palladino-and-greg-cork-1-8094015.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/webimage/1.8094013.1472461734!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Fresh deals for Derbyshire duo Tony Palladino and Greg Cork | null | null | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk | Paceman Tony Palladino and all-rounder Greg Cork have signed new deals to tie them to Derbyshire.
The 33-year-old Palladino has committed himself to a two-year contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2018 season. Alongside his playing duties with the first team, he will also take up a coaching role.
Palladino has claimed 258 wickets across all formats for Derbyshire since joining the county from Essex in 2011.
So far this season, he has bagged 26 wickets at an average of 36 in 11 Specsavers County Championship games, with his best bowling figures being 5-83 against Glamorgan.
Head coach John Sadler said: “Tony is one of our most experienced and knowledgeable players in the dressing room and can offer a lot, both on and off the field. He continues to take wickets and provides us with a consistent and reliable performer with the ball. He will now also play a key role in coaching and providing advice to the younger guys in their developments.”
Palladino said: “I’m delighted to sign the new two-year deal. I believe I still have plenty to give both on the field and also helping the guys off it as we push for success.”
Meanwhile Cork, son of ex-England all-rounder and Sky Sports TV pundit Dominic Cork, has signed a one-year contract extension with Derbyshire until the end of the 2017 season.
Cork, who made his first-team debut in 2014, has played 13 games for the county, taking 13 wickets with best bowling figures of 2-17 against Somerset in a List A fixture in 2015.
The 21-year-old has played 19 games in total for the second XI this term, scoring 362 runs, including a highest score of 73 against Lancashire. He has also claimed 17 wickets, with best bowling figures of 3-21 also coming against Lancashire.
Sadler said: “Greg has worked extremely hard over the summer, and his game continues to improve. He’s taken wickets and scored runs for the second XI this summer and is developing into a genuine all-rounder across all forms.
“Greg may have had limited opportunities in the first team this season, but we believe he has plenty of potential and can produce matchwinning performances for Derbyshire in the future.” | http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/local-sport/fresh-deals-for-derbyshire-duo-tony-palladino-and-greg-cork-1-8094015 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/07dfe046752aca2009f19a1f50d193ab87c688bd9425f36f8daa3ae8c3b30c16.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:11 | null | 2016-08-23T15:58:09 | Lucky Nutbrook held on by the skin of their teeth for a weather-affected draw after playing second fiddle to relegation-threatened Alfreton in Division One of the Derbyshire County League. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fmo-strikes-gold-before-lucky-nutbrook-are-left-hanging-on-1-8084484.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/webimage/1.8084483.1471964276!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mo strikes gold before lucky Nutbrook are left hanging on | null | null | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk | Lucky Nutbrook held on by the skin of their teeth for a weather-affected draw after playing second fiddle to relegation-threatened Alfreton in Division One of the Derbyshire County League.
A five-wicket haul for Mo Ikram helped The Brook dismiss the hosts for 203. But in reply, they were hanging on at 159-9 when stumps had to be drawn at the end of the 45th over.
Skipper Steve ‘Sandy’ Sanderson asked Alfreton to bat first on winning the toss, and it looked a good decision when Harry Thoman bowled their overseas player, Matt Gapes, for just six in the fifth over.
Thoman (3-35 in 7.4 overs) continued to prove effective and also tempted a leading edge out of Tom Pawelski, who was caught at mid-off by Sanderson for 14.
However, Alfreton fought back, courtesy of a third-wicket stand of 43 between stubborn anchorman Jonathan Woolley, who batted 83 balls for 18, and top scorer Elliot Savidge, who made 46 (six fours).
The stand was finally broken when Richard Henshaw bowled Woolley, but Nutbrook only really regained the initiative when spinner Ikram was introduced into the attack as fourth change. He not only removed Savidge but also had home skipper John Aspinall caught by Thoman for 24 (one six and foutrurs) just when he was beginning to look dangerous.
That left Alfreton on 148-6 and, from there, wickets tumbled at regular intervals, with Thoman taking two more catches and Ikram ending with figures of 5-53 from 11 overs. However, a defiant 31 from Nick Clarke, plus an alarming surfeit of 31 wides, enabled the home team to go past the 200-mark.
With regular opener Michael Chambers missing, Nutbrook opened their reply in the hands of Henshaw and Ikram, who put on 36 before the former was bowled by Savidge for 14.
Ikram followed soon afterwards for 15 and despite 26 (four fours) from Adam Barrett, the visitors could never find any rhythm. They lacked a big score and a big stand and soon slid to 59-4 and 86-6, making it clear their backs were against the wall.
Spinner Ben Slater ripped through The Brook’s middle order, taking 3-41 from 13 overs, and then new-ball bowler Gapes returned to the fray to pick up 3-40 from 12 overs.
In response, Kashif Hussain decided that attack was the best form of defence, hammering a six and five fours in a breezy 22-ball knock of 27. But when he was eighth man out on 143 in the 35th over, his teammates feared the worst.
Thankfully, the last three in the order, Matt Wakefield, Harry Duckles and Andy Farmer, were able to bat out and deny Alfreton the outright victory their relegation struggles needed. Ineed, in the end, the hosts collected only one point more than Nutbrook (14 to 13).
Sanderson’s troops know they must improve this weekend because they entertain top-of-the-table Dunstall, who are odds-on favourites to land the title and promotion to the top flight.
IN Division Six North, Nutbrook 2nd eased to a crucial ten-wicket success at home to fellow strugglers Ashover 2nd, who were skittled for just 120 thanks to 4-36 by skipper Ben Dawes, 3-22 by Ben Gretton and 3-25 by Mark Witham. It took them only 18 overs to race to their target as Dan Brooks bashed an explosive 92no.
IT WAS a similar story for Nutbrook 3rd, who whipped out Staveley Welfare 2nd for just 86 before cantering home by nine wickets to keep alive their hopes of promotion from Division Ten North. James Taylor took 4-16 with the ball before Victor Hartshorne hit 43 and Luke Cox an unbeaten 30 with the bat. | http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/local-sport/mo-strikes-gold-before-lucky-nutbrook-are-left-hanging-on-1-8084484 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/9dea8613a0fe1ab0091f28f43b6fff290dde0b1810d178caaecf168491741e2c.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T14:48:44 | null | 2016-08-28T22:09:26 | Police are growing increasingly concerned for the safety of a missing Derbyshire man. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmissing-ilkeston-man-seen-outside-airport-1-8093717.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/webimage/1.8093716.1472419434!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Missing Ilkeston man seen outside airport | null | null | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk | Police are growing increasingly concerned for the safety of a missing Derbyshire man.
Simon Davis, 53, left his Ilkeston home in the early hours of yesterday morning and has not been in contact with his family since.
This morning, Mr Davis was seen outside the perimeter fence at East Midlands Airport in the area of the A453. He headed off towards the main road.
Mr Davis is 5ft 10in tall with a bald head and beard. He is thought to be wearing a khaki jacket with orange vents under the arms and has a fluorescent backpack.
Superintendent Jim Allen, who is overseeing the search for Mr Davis, has appealed to the public for help.
He said: “His absence is completely out of character and we are very worried about him. The person who saw him today knows him so we’re certain that it was him. Despite a search of the area by police and airport security staff, he has not been found.
“If you travel to the airport today or are in that vicinity, please look out for him.”
Anyone who sees Mr Davis or who knows where he is should contact Derbyshire police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. | http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/news/missing-ilkeston-man-seen-outside-airport-1-8093717 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/d3c3a2bf8788323c5fb20f0621e78e1f01a0233229d487bdc9e697a5d8a44443.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T10:48:30 | null | 2016-08-28T09:00:00 | Dethick is a small place, but it has a big place in history – connected with the attempted downfall of the Queen of England. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fcolumn-a-big-history-for-a-small-village-1-8090328.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/webimage/1.8090327.1472204420!/image/image.jpg | en | null | COLUMN: A big history for a small village | null | null | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk | Dethick is a small place, but it has a big place in history – connected with the attempted downfall of the Queen of England.
The early 13th century church there was built as a private chapel to Dethick Manor. A daughter of this family married into the Babington family and by the 15th century the Babingtons had inherited the manor and chapel.
One of the farms there now is said to have the original fireplace and kitchen from this earlier manor house. It was the birthplace, in October 1561, of Anthony Babington, involved in the later named ‘Babington Plot’, which was an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I and install her imprisoned sister Mary Queen of Scots, on the English throne.
The Babingtons were secret Roman Catholics and thought that Catholic Mary was the rightful monarch, not Protestant Elizabeth.
The young lad – an ardent admirer of Mary – became associated with other sympathisers working on getting rid of Elizabeth, inclding John Ballard, a Catholic priest who also wanted Mary on the throne.
The plotters began writing letters to Mary to let her know their progress and plans. The letters between the two were encoded, but easily cracked when they were intercepted by the spies of Elizabeth’s secretary Sir Francis Walsingham. The originals were then resealed and sent on so the plotters would be none the wiser.
In one letter, Babington asked for Mary’s permission to assassinate Elizabeth. Mary responded in agreement but didn’t exactly endorse things. When the intercepted letter was deciphered and copied however, it had gained a postscript that did – probably a forged addition from Walsingham, also asking for the names of the plotters. This was the proof Walsingham needed to pounce.
In August 1586, Ballard was arrested and tortured and gave away Babington’s part in the plot. Babington tried to escape but was caught and sent to the Tower of London. He was tried with the other plotters and condemned to death for high treason.
So on September 20, Anthony Babington from the quiet little village in Derbyshire, met a very public and gruesome end in London being hung, drawn and quartered. | http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/column-a-big-history-for-a-small-village-1-8090328 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/ba1808790a6695ee8b0803905f7db6fc2847e1dd5001229672dd14322732bd71.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:33 | null | 2016-08-25T17:16:44 | GCSE students in Derbyshire have done their county proud by bucking the national downward trend and achieving an improvement in their grades. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fderbyshire-gcse-students-buck-the-national-trend-with-improved-grades-1-8089442.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/webimage/1.8089404.1472141791!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Derbyshire GCSE students buck the national trend with improved grades | null | null | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk | GCSE students in Derbyshire have done their county proud by bucking the national downward trend and achieving an improvement in their grades.
Nationally, this year’s results have shown the biggest ever year-on-year decline – down to the lowest level since 2008.
But provisional results show that 62 per cent of Year 11 students in Derbyshire achieved grades A* to C in English and maths – an increase of 3 per cent from last year.
Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for children’s services Councillor Jim Coyle said: “I’m delighted that early indications show our GCSE students have bucked the national downward trend and achieved even better grades than last year.
“GCSEs are an important stepping stone for the future whatever route young people choose to follow, whether that be vocational or academic.
More than 7,500 students across the county’s 45 secondary schools received their results today (Thursday 25 August) with many outstanding stories from both schools and individual students.
Further education or training options open to Year 11 students are:
• Full-time education such as sixth form, college or work-based learning
• An apprenticeship
• Part-time education or training if they are employed, self-employed or volunteering for more than 20 hours a week
Coun Coyle said: “Young people staying on in education or work-based training can develop better skills, create opportunities and have more chance of fulfilling their learning potential and getting a job they enjoy.
“Even if students don’t do as well as expected in their GCSEs, schools can put them in touch with advisers who can go through all the options open to them. These include a wide range of vocational qualifications and apprenticeships which will be showcased at our Skills Festivals.
“Whatever results students may have received today it’s important for them to know what options are open to them as they stay on in education or training.”
The county council’s Skills Festivals are Derbyshire’s largest careers events for young people and are aimed at students aged 15 to 19, including those in Year 11 who are considering their options after school. This year’s events will be held at:
• Queen’s Park Sports Centre, Boythorpe Road, Chesterfield, S40 2ND on Thursday 15 September between 3.30pm and 8pm.
• The Roundhouse, Derby College, Roundhouse Road, Derby, DE24 8JE on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 September between 3.30pm and 8pm.
Training providers, the Armed Forces, larger employers and the county council’s community adult education service will be on hand to talk to young people. They will also be invited to take part in a range of have-a-go activities including forensic science, 3D printing and the use of technology in manufacturing.
There will be sessions for young people with special educational needs and disabilities and NEETs (young people who are not in education, employment or training) will also be invited.
Coun Coyle added: “I want to congratulate all the students for their hard work – and heads, teachers, staff, governors, parents and our school improvement service for supporting our young people in achieving their success.”
There is also a host of useful information for young people on the county council’s YOUTHINC website here.
Meanwhile, students who are not thinking about higher education can check out the Government’s apprenticeships website {www.apprenticeships.org.uk |herel|here}.
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] | 2016-08-30T08:48:53 | null | 2016-08-30T09:06:20 | A British man who was critically injured as he tried to save a Derbyshire backpacker during a knife attack in Australia has died. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fhero-brit-who-tried-to-save-derbyshire-backpacker-in-australia-dies-from-his-injuries-1-8095225.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/webimage/1.8095224.1472544357!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Hero Brit who tried to save Derbyshire backpacker in Australia dies from his injuries | null | null | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk | A British man who was critically injured as he tried to save a Derbyshire backpacker during a knife attack in Australia has died.
Police confirmed today (Tuesday) that Thomas Jackson, 30, who went to the aid of 21-year-old Mia Ayliffe-Chung before her death, had also died as a result of his injuries.
Mia, from Wirksworth, was killed in the attack at the Shelley’s Backpackers accommodation in the Home Hill area of Queensland on August 23.
Frenchman Smail Ayad, 29, has been charged with one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder, one count of serious animal cruelty and 12 counts of serious assault.
Queensland Police has now confirmed it would be upgrading those charges as a result of Mr Jackson’s death.
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] | 2016-08-28T10:48:29 | null | 2016-08-28T11:00:00 | As we begin to look ahead to the winter months, there’s no doubt those eligible to take their pensions may be thinking about dipping into their pension pots, whether it’s to embark on that long-awaited skiing trip or purchase that much needed new central heating system in time for the cold snap.
To fulfil such ambitions, some people may be considering the new pension drawdown option. So what is the pension drawdown? And what are the advantages and disadvantages to this method? | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fcolumn-top-tips-on-drawdown-pension-scheme-1-8090415.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/webimage/1.8090414.1472205516!/image/image.jpg | en | null | COLUMN: Top tips on ‘drawdown’ pension scheme | null | null | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk | As we begin to look ahead to the winter months, there’s no doubt those eligible to take their pensions may be thinking about dipping into their pension pots, whether it’s to embark on that long-awaited skiing trip or purchase that much needed new central heating system in time for the cold snap. To fulfil such ambitions, some people may be considering the new pension drawdown option. So what is the pension drawdown? And what are the advantages and disadvantages to this method?
Drawdown is a way of achieving greater flexibility with your pension funds. Every time you move your money into drawdown, you’re allowed to take 25 per cent of this as a lump sum, tax free. Sounds good, but be warned, there are downsides too. The rest of the fund continues as an investment, with taxable income able to be drawn straight from your pension whenever you choose. The tax-free lump sum must be taken at the start, but as you don’t have to move your whole pension at once multiple lump sums can potentially be taken. Another attractive feature of drawdown is the greater flexibility it allows you in withdrawing your pension. You can choose regular withdrawals monthly, quarterly, biannually or annually, as well as having the option of taking one-off lump sums or taking a break from withdrawing whenever you like. Anything left after your death can be passed on to beneficiaries nominated by you. However, here comes the disadvantage and something you must be aware of. If you withdraw more than the amount by which your pension is growing, choosing to draw on capital will lead to your pension value going down over time. Another important aspect of drawdown is that it does not offer the secure income that other forms of pension do, such as an annuity. Your money could run out if you live for longer than you anticipated, you simply withdraw too much, or your investments underperform based on your expectations. A further risk to drawdown is that there will be variations in your yields over time, and you may end up receiving less than the amount you invested. So in brief, whether drawdown is right for you ultimately depends on how you weigh up the benefits of greater flexibility against the risks of investment and the possibility of running out of money.
No individual investment advice is given, nor intended to be given in this article and liability will be accepted in respect of any action you may take as a result of reading this article. If you are unsure you are urged to take independent investment advice. | http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/column-top-tips-on-drawdown-pension-scheme-1-8090415 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/d19299c97c01922aecd08557c9306cf1cd43aab2911cbf8ef6de2e9d993901d8.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:47:39 | null | 2016-08-26T16:27:54 | A nightmare teenage son who breached a suspended prison sentence and a restraining order by continuing to hound his mother at her home has been jailed for 32 weeks. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fnightmare-teen-who-hounded-his-mother-is-jailed-for-32-weeks-1-8091496.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/webimage/1.8091494.1472225256!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Nightmare teen who hounded his mother is jailed for 32 weeks | null | null | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk | A nightmare teenage son who breached a suspended prison sentence and a restraining order by continuing to hound his mother at her home has been jailed for 32 weeks.
Chesterfield magistrates’ court heard on Friday, August 26, how 19-year-old Curtis Pass turned up at his mother’s address in Killamarsh and was banging on the door before breaking the frame and bracket of a window on August 24.
Prosecuting solicitor Becky Allsop said Pass had previously taken his mother’s car without permission and caused damage at her home.
She explained Pass had taken his mum’s vehicle in June and it was found abandoned with billowing smoke and on the same day Pass had visited his mum’s address and tried to smash his way in and damaged was caused.
Pass continued to pester his mum and in July he damaged a window and wing mirror on her vehicle, according to Mrs Allsop.
Despite being given a 12 month restraining order and a 16 week custodial sentence suspended for 12 months for these offences, Mrs Allsop explained that Pass went on to visit his mother’s home on August 24 and broke a window after threatening to damage his mother and auntie’s cars.
She said he pulled at an open window and broke the frame and bracket and the defendant fled when he realised someone was phoning the police.
Mrs Allsop added that his mother claimed Pass has been “hounding and threatening” her for money and she feels likes she is going to have a breakdown because she is living in fear of her son.
Pass, formerly of Brindley Court, Killamarsh, admitted breaching his restraining order and his suspended prison sentence and pleaded guilty to damaging a window.
He also pleaded guilty to driving without a licence and without insurance after an incident on August 25.
Defence solicitor Felicity Coats said his mother had still wanted some contact but she did not want Pass to come to the family home.
Magistrates sentenced Pass to a 32 week custodial sentence and ordered him to pay a £115 victim surcharge. His driving licence was also endorsed with six points.
Pass, of No Fixed Abode, was also acquitted of making threatening facebook and phone messages in an unrelated matter but he was given a further 12 month restraining order not to contact those connected to this case.
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[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:31 | null | 2016-08-24T08:59:58 | There is entertainment planned at The Old Black Swan, Crich, on Friday, August 26. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Facoustic-music-night-in-crich-1-8076643.json | http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/acoustic-music-night-in-crich-1-8076643 | en | null | Acoustic music night in Crich | null | null | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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] | 2016-08-26T22:47:48 | null | 2016-08-26T22:28:10 | Police are concerned for the safety of a Derbyshire man who has been missing for five days. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fconcern-for-missing-derbyshire-man-1-8091968.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/webimage/1.8091967.1472246873!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Concern for missing Derbyshire man | null | null | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk | Police are concerned for the safety of a Derbyshire man who has been missing for five days.
Matthew Oakes, 20, who has links to Long Eaton and Ilkeston, is five feet ten inches tall and has short fair hair.
He was wearing a baggy faded black Nike hooded top, grey tracksuit bottoms and grey Nike trainers. He may be wearing a flat cap.
Police are appealing to Mr Oakes - who was reported missing on Monday - to get in touch.
Anyone who has seen him or who knows where he is asked to contact Derbyshire police on 101. | http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/concern-for-missing-derbyshire-man-1-8091968 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/31ad4a2484d6a8cbc2928cb68d6dac34efed2433dd81c2b5dbdc62f15f3a1f2f.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:52 | null | 2016-08-25T06:00:47 | Former punk princess Toyah Willcox will perform an intimate evening of acoustic music this weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Fout-about%2Fcatch-toyah-at-the-cathedral-1-8076529.json | http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/what-s-on/out-about/catch-toyah-at-the-cathedral-1-8076529 | en | null | Catch Toyah at
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[] | 2016-08-30T10:48:59 | null | 2016-08-30T10:36:51 | Stapleford Community Group united the community after hosting a successful ‘Super Kitchen’ event. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fcommunity-unite-for-super-kitchen-1-8095401.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/webimage/1.8095399.1472549791!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Community unite for ‘super kitchen’ | null | null | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk | Stapleford Community Group united the community after hosting a successful ‘Super Kitchen’ event.
The event, held on August 28, was part of the local Super Kitchen Network which uses donated food which would otherwise be destroyed and end up in landfill sites.
It encouraged local residents to meet up, make new friends, and enjoy a meal with food which could have been wasted.
Miss Teen Galxy Nottingham Emily Redfern also attended the event. She said: “I helped to prepare the food, welcomed the community in, served the food to guests, and most importantly cleared up. I feel blessed to be part of such an amazing community who gather together even on the bank holiday weekend.”
A spokesman for the group added: “It was great to see so many people not only enjoying a nice meal, but also chatting together and making new friends too.
“We would like to thank Dig-In Community Allotment and Bramcote Farm Shop who donated food for the meals. And none of this would have been possible without the excellent work of the brilliant Pulp Friction CIC and ovolunteers from Stapleford who came down to help too. Finally, we would like to thank the New Stapleford Community Centre for the use of the hall.” | http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/community-unite-for-super-kitchen-1-8095401 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/7072bfba3299063eb8ec0abb6497d34693e6cff8558a3447d6cdbeb7d1b48d58.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:07:03 | null | 2016-08-22T19:17:52 | It was very much a game of two halves, with the first two days bathed in summer sunshine and the second two ravaged by rain and wind. But when the final whistle blew, the consensus of opinion was that York’s Ebor Festival had been an end-to-end thriller. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flocal-sport%2Fyork-s-ebor-festival-proves-it-is-one-of-the-best-meetings-team-gb-racing-delivers-1-8082839.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/webimage/1.8082838.1471888521!/image/image.jpg | en | null | York’s Ebor Festival proves it is one of the best meetings Team GB Racing delivers | null | null | www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk | It was very much a game of two halves, with the first two days bathed in summer sunshine and the second two ravaged by rain and wind. But when the final whistle blew, the consensus of opinion was that York’s Ebor Festival had been an end-to-end thriller.
Sorry about the footballing metaphors. It seems that not even the Olympics can camouflage the start of a new season. But you know what I mean. Certainly you will if you spent a day or four on the Knavesmire last week, lapping up some of the best entertainment Team GB Racing can deliver.
The trendy riposte to those who object to turning the sport into an artificial singing and dancing circus for the alcohol-fuelled masses is that racing should be fun. Well, if York’s meeting wasn’t fun, packing in as it did top-class, competitive racing, on a majestic racecourse, among sensibly-sized crowds that created a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere, then I don’t what is.
It definitely seemed to float the boats of Irish owners Aidan ‘Red’ Shiels and friends, judging by their wild celebrations after HEARTBREAK CITY’S runaway romp in the Ebor itself. Celebrations that even surpassed those the previous day of another owner, Clive Washbourn, who let rip with abandon when his juvenile colt, CONTRAPPOSTO, flew home to snatch second in the big £60,000 Convivial Maiden as a 50/1 shot.
Fun for those whose passion for racing runs as deep as Shiels’s and Washbourn’s equates to revelling in the kind of performances and storylines that emerged from York’s showpiece festival. Here’s my potted day-by-day review, complete with a handful of horses to follow:
DAY ONE (WEDNESDAY)
When the Ebor Festival was washed out by heavy rain in 2008, Juddmonte International Day became the first of four to be abandoned. This time round, the day belonged to POSTPONED, authoritative winner of the near £1 million Group One.
Roger Varian’s 5yo dismissed doubts not only about the wellbeing and form of the yard’s string, but also, and more significantly, the horse’s dubious record over 10f. One of the rare astute uses of a pacemaker, coupled with an eminently sensible ride by the brilliant Andrea Atzeni, put the fears to bed as Postponed made full use of his stamina to stride clear from the 3f pole.
A tilt at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, for which he would surely have gone close last season but for owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid’s fall-out with previous trainer Luca Cumani, is the logical next step. However, the outcome was also a welcome shot in the arm for the increasingly maligned King George, with the 2015 winner of Ascot’s great race beating into second this year’s winner, HIGHLAND REEL.
The opening day also featured, albeit in a sub-standard Great Voltigeur Stakes, a similarly convincing performance by IDAHO, particularly as he was only just ready after a break and was given a lot to do in rear. As we identified after the Derby, the son of Galileo is a class act, although I wouldn’t be certain that he’ll appreciate the extra 2f of the St Leger, for which he is now a short favourite. His style of running, his turn of speed and his pedigree all point to his optimum trip being 12f or even 10f.
THREE TO FOLLOW: Mutakkayef, Oceane, La Casa Tarifa.
DAY TWO (THURSDAY)
A swathe of well-fanced horses obliged during the week. But a notable exception was the 2yo Frankel filly, FAIR EVA, turned over at 4/11 in the 6f Lowther Stakes. Excuses abounded, but not from seasoned trainer Roger Charlton, who kept a cool head and wisely suggested that she was simply beaten by a speedier offspring of the great horse and is more of a miler than a sprinter. In fact, the winner, QUEEN KINDLY, looked special, and the runner-up, ROLY POLY, is improving rapidly too.
Improvement is also the key word belonging to SEVENTH HEAVEN, who powered to victory in the Yorkshire Oaks, swamping two top-notch rivals, FOUND and QUEEN’S TRUST, who were travelling much more sweetly. Aidan O’Brien’s filly has stepped up dramatically for hold-up tactics and galloping tracks.
THREE TO FOLLOW: Mustashry, Abingdon, Jadaayil.
DAY THREE (FRIDAY)
As the rain clouds hovered, punters were faced with their worst guessing-game nightmare, particularly for a fiendishly competitive renewal of the Coolmore Nunthorpe. In the end, enough rain soaked one of the fastest 5f tracks in the country to allow MECCA’S ANGEL to treat us to a textbook display of polished sprinting. When sold to the breeding sheds at the end of the season, the 5yo grey will surely fetch a fee of seven figures.
Not for the first or last time during the meeting, the runner-up ran a blinder as well, especially as LIMATO was tackling the minimum trip for the first time.
Half an hour earlier, what a delight it was too to see NEMORALIA back in the winner’s enclosure. If ever there was a Group One heroine in waiting, Jeremy Noseda’s filly is it.
THREE TO FOLLOW: Rivet, Via Serendipity, Another Touch.
DAY FOUR (SATURDAY)
Contrary to public myth, most of Irish handler Tony Martin’s UK plots and raids do NOT succeed. But this one did, with knobs on, as 5lb claimer Adam McNamara was showered with glowing praise for steering home HEARTBREAK CITY in the Ebor.
The 6yo dual-purpose gelding had to share the limelight, however, with Gimcrack winner BLUE POINT, who laughed at criticism of his defeat at Goodwood. Yes, he’d been a beaten odds-on shot on the Downs, but only in a massive step-up in class against the best UK-trained juvenile seen so far this season, MEHMAS.
THREE TO FOLLOW: a real shame that Sandown’s Solario day clashed with York. Hope that, as a result, you didn’t miss the eyecatching runs of Persuasive, South Seas and Cartmell Cleave.
Skelton’s gold medal caps the most colourful of life-stories
All kinds of sports received a boost via Team GB’s record-breaking heroics at the Rio Olympics. And thankfully, racing didn’t miss out, courtesy of Nick Skelton, father of Jumps trainer Dan and jockey Harry, who strode to a glorious gold medal. As a youngster in the mid-1970s and early 1980s, I remember watching Skelton as a rookie rider, under the wing of Ted Edgar, when showjumping was shown on primetime TV by the BBC. His tear-jerking achievement in Brazil, made all the more remarkable by his well-documented broken neck and hip replacement, caps the most colourful of life-stories both on and off horseback. I loved how he deflected credit to his admirable mount, the 13-year-old Big Star. But I will love even more the updated version of his superb autobiography, ‘Only Falls And Horses’.
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] | 2016-08-26T13:14:22 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | The Union information and broadcasting ministry has ordered all television, cable and other broadcasting networks to stop depiction of cruelty or violence towards animals in any form with immediate effect. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnation%2Fstory_104546.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Clamp on animal cruelty in TV shows | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | New Delhi, Aug. 25: The Union information and broadcasting ministry has ordered all television, cable and other broadcasting networks to stop depiction of cruelty or violence towards animals in any form with immediate effect. The ministry last week amended the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994, following complaints against various TV shows that animals were being made to perform unnatural acts or stunts at the risk of grave injuries or even death, officials said. "We had even got complaints that several shows also glorify superstitions and mislead viewers into believing myths by portraying animals, specifically snakes, as revenge-seeking serpents. We hope the new rules will act as a deterrent," said a broadcasting division official. The revised rules, however, don't apply to news or education programmes as long as they don't promote violence or cruelty towards animals in a positive light or in an unscientific manner. "While a no-objection certificate from the Animal Welfare Board of India, certifying that no animals were harmed during filming, is required ahead of censor certification of every Indian film, there is no such rule for TV shows," another ministry official said. About two years back, the official added, the Broadcasting Content Complaint Council - an industry body that works as a watchdog for the television industry - had come up with an advisory on "dos and don'ts" for depiction of animals, but "wrong practices continues unabated". "Hence, it was important to revise rules for television shows as well so that action can be initiated in case of violations," he said. The move follows rigorous campaigns by non-government organisations such as the Humane Society International, India, and People for Animals that have been encouraging people to report the depiction of animal cruelty on TV and cable shows. Gauri Maulekhi, a senior official with the HSI, said the amendment, if effectively implemented, would spare animals from cruelty during training and performance in the entertainment industry. "This is a welcome move by the ministry and needs to be enforced seriously," she said. Government sources pointed out that last year, the Pahlaj Nihalani-led Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had passed an order that mandated "deleting scenes involving ill-treatment of animals" from all films received for certification. Nihalani had written to all regional offices of the board asking them to be "stricter" with all films that show animals and "cut scenes with any cruelty". "The order did not clearly mention if it applied to films from other countries, but since it said it should be applied to all movies seeking certification, the implication was that the guidelines were to be followed for all productions, including those from Hollywood," a board insider said. "Indian productions have to obtain a no-objection certificate from the Animal Welfare Board of India if animals are shown in a film but there were concerns that most filmmakers don't produce the undertaking when they shoot abroad," he said. Although Nihalani did not confirm it, the move, sources in his office said, had come at the behest of Union women and child development minister Maneka Gandhi, also an animal rights activist, who is believed to have written to the board in this regard. The Shyam Benegal panel, which was set up by the I&B ministry to suggest ways of improving the functioning of the CBFC, has also given its recommendations on portraying animals in films. "But till the time the government takes a final call on those recommendations, the board has been given a free hand to decide on such portrayals under existing practices," a senior ministry official said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/nation/story_104546.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/c89f34bb7b03efd00fda04dd56d51b4be2f9bcc3e161c652eee2d452600706ef.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T22:58:56 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Regulator Sebi has lined up a slew of relaxations in its norms for REITs (real estate investment trusts) and InvITs (infrastructure investment trusts) and an easier set of listing rules for start-ups. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160829%2Fjsp%2Fbusiness%2Fstory_105000.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Leeway to realty trusts | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | New Delhi, Aug. 28 (PTI): Regulator Sebi has lined up a slew of relaxations in its norms for REITs (real estate investment trusts) and InvITs (infrastructure investment trusts) and an easier set of listing rules for start-ups. Several attempts are being made to attract business houses in the country but all efforts have failed, prompting Sebi to reconsider the proposal to give further relaxations. Sebi will consider these regulations in its board meeting next month, sources said. A consultation process is underway to make regulations for real estate and infrastructure trusts and review the framework for institutional trading platform for start-ups, which has not seen much traction even though it was put in place in August 2015. Not a single start-up has been listed on this platform till date. The rules were brought in to encourage start-ups to remain within the country rather than go overseas to raise funds. The regulator had notified the REIT and InvIT regulations in 2014, allowing setting up and listing of such trusts, which are very popular in some advanced markets. However, no single trust has been set up as investors want further measures, including tax breaks, to make these instruments more attractive. While the Centre provided for certain tax benefits in the budget this year, Sebi has now decided to further relax the rules. The regulator's board may allow such trusts to have up to five sponsors against a maximum three now. Sebi will allow up to 20 per cent investment by REITs in under-construction projects, up from a maximum of 10 per cent. Besides, relaxations will be made to provisions relating to compliance of minimum public holding norms, as also for investments by the associate entities of the trustees. Sebi has proposed to rationalise the requirements under the related party transactions. Also, it may allow InvITs to invest in two-level special purpose vehicle. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160829/jsp/business/story_105000.jsp | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/f6c7d08f221c14f93e700f2431fe62d816193150f6aa077ddc75700b21d8a726.json |
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"Our Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T22:52:47 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | The 13-year-old Telco rape survivor, who was admitted to Tata Motors Hospital on Wednesday after her abortion went awry, was said to be stable on Friday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104668.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/jharkhand/story_104668.jsp/../../../images/27jamtelco4.jpg;jsessionid=0D87F02850261E6077FEFE5C12C5BD41 | en | null | Minor buffers abortion blow | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Accused Lakhi Pal The 13-year-old Telco rape survivor, who was admitted to Tata Motors Hospital on Wednesday after her abortion went awry, was said to be stable on Friday. A senior medical officer of the hospital said the girl was able to talk and was likely to be discharged sometime next week. "The teen is responding to medicines though the bleeding hasn't completely stopped. Her vitals her stable. We may release her in another four-five days," he said, on the condition of anonymity. Jamshedpur city SP Prashant Anand said they had taken a statement from the girl before she was admitted to hospital, but needed to talk to her again to probe the case in which her 65-year-old neighbour Lakhi Pal was the main accused. "Her statement will be recorded once she gets better and is discharged from hospital," he added. Pal, a resident of densely populated Kharangajhar in Telco, is accused of sexually exploiting the minor for five months. When her parents found out, Pal offered to sponsor the girl's abortion and took her to Ghatshila, 45km from the steel city. He was accompanied by his schoolteacher wife Krishna. Telco thana OC K.N. Ram said their preliminary investigations had revealed that Pal had first approached a city gynaecologist who refused to do an abortion on a 13-year-old. "Then, he took her to Ghatshila. We are looking for the doctor who performed the procedure, which led to the girl's current health complications," the OC added. The father of the girl, who runs a general store at Kharangajhar market, said his daughter was still in pain. "The accused must be convicted for doing this to my child and punished," he said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/jharkhand/story_104668.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/e276766941ab31461d1643b9203dbd680b8dcfe343e856af8d23141a1f37b5d2.json |
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"Rining Lyngdoh"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:26 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma today announced a cabinet rejig by dropping two ministers and inducting two new faces. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104524.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Cabinet rejig in Meghalaya | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Shillong, Aug. 25: Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma today announced a cabinet rejig by dropping two ministers and inducting two new faces.
Senior Congress leader and deputy chief minister in-charge of law Rowell Lyngdoh and minister in-charge of health and family welfare A.L. Hek have been shown the way out. They have been replaced by two senior Congress MLAs - Martin M. Danggo (former Assembly Speaker) and Ronnie V. Lyngdoh (government chief whip) - respectively.
Sangma called on governor V. Shanmuganathan at Raj Bhavan here at 6.30pm and submitted the list containing the changes. The two MLAs will be sworn in as ministers by the governor at Raj Bhavan tomorrow at 11.30am.
After meeting the governor, Sangma told reporters that he was thankful to the two ministers who have "cooperated" by tendering their resignation.
The rejig came against the speculation that the chief minister, with the AICC's blessing, would axe not less than three ministers. Earlier in the day, rumours flew thick and fast that apart from Rowell and Hek, food and civil supplies minister Clement Marak or social welfare minister Deborah C. Marak might also be dropped from the cabinet.
With the exit of Rowell, one deputy chief minister's post is now vacant. The other deputy chief minister is R.C. Laloo.
"After consultations with my colleagues, we decided that we would not like to elevate anybody to the post, since one deputy chief minister already exists," Sangma said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104524.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/4e80145b943e0ac414f3751e8b9b94d4b7ef4c1bb39403884acc7db48266333d.json |
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"Joy Sengupta"
] | 2016-08-27T22:51:26 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | The Gopalganj district administration has issued notices to 23 Khajurbanni residents, asking them why action in the form of fines should not be levied on them for defying the prohibition law and indulging in the illegal trade. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160828%2Fjsp%2Fbihar%2Fstory_104869.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Govt notice to 23 hooch offenders | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Patna, Aug. 27: The Gopalganj district administration has issued notices to 23 Khajurbanni residents, asking them why action in the form of fines should not be levied on them for defying the prohibition law and indulging in the illegal trade. A team of 10 homeguard jawans, along with an assistant sub-inspector rank officer of the excise department, are presently guarding the 149 palm trees at Khajurbanni after they were "confiscated" by the Gopalganj district administration. Gopalganj district magistrate (DM) Rahul Kumar said today that the vigil on the village and the trees were to ensure that the same business will not be started again. He said: "The trees were confiscated by the administration to ensure that the same business is not carried out yet again. Presently, the administration has contacted the forests and environment department regarding the same and based on their technical advice, further course of action as far as the trees are concerned, will be initiated. We hope to get an answer from the department within a day or two." The DM added: "So far as the issue of collective fines is concerned, the administration has issued notices against 23 people. They have been asked to explain as to why action shouldn't be initiated against them. Among these 23, some of them are accused in the recent tragedy and are absconding too. If they fail to answer to the notice, action will be initiated against them and the amount of the fine will be decided upon. Excise officials have been asked to keep a strict vigil on the village." | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160828/jsp/bihar/story_104869.jsp | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/074ae9f0963faf2e33048391f142cb9cb60e494dae378decee23290b96d7b499.json |
[
"Our Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T22:58:47 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | The body of a second-year computer science student of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Durgapur, was found with the throat slit and the veins in the left wrist cut in front of a hostel on the campus this morning. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fbengal%2Fstory_104768.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | NIT student throat slit | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Durgapur, Aug. 26: The body of a second-year computer science student of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Durgapur, was found with the throat slit and the veins in the left wrist cut in front of a hostel on the campus this morning. Police said the body of Amit Kumar, 19, who hailed from Agra, was found lying on its back by a security guard. The body was found in front of hostel No. 2, where international students stay. Amit used to stay in a hostel on the other side of a field that separates the two facilities. "The throat was slit and the veins in his left wrist were cut. We have found a small knife in his trousers pocket," an investigating officer said. A diary in which Amit had jotted down some personal details was found in his hostel room. The police said that in one of the pages, Amit had mentioned no one was responsible for his death. "Some of the diary entries suggest he was depressed. However, we have to verify the handwriting," the officer said. A section of police officers said committing suicide by cutting veins was common but it was difficult for a person to slit his own throat. "If the boy had first cut the veins in his wrist, it would have been almost impossible for him to slit his throat. If the boy first slit his throat, it would be equally difficult to cut the veins in his wrist. As of now, we have registered a case of unnatural death, but we are looking at all possible angles," the officer said. L.N. Meena, the commissioner of Asansol-Durgapur police, said the body had been sent for a post-mortem. "A handwritten suicide note (in the diary) was found in the boy's room.... No one has lodged a complaint of foul play," he said. The dean of students at the NIT, Anup Bhattacharya, said students had told him that Amit was in his room till 2.30am. "Amit's hostel mates told me that they had seen him in his room till 2.30am and the light was on. The police have told us a small knife was found in his pocket," Bhattacharya said, adding that Amit had filled up five pages of the diary. The NIT registrar, Brigadier Nizzar, said he could not restrict the free movement of students inside or outside the campus but would tell them to stay out of harm's way. "The loss of life is very unfortunate. Amit's parents have been informed and they are expected here by tomorrow," he said. This is the second incident of "unnatural death" at the NIT in the past three years, triggering questions on safety and security at the Centre-run institute where students from across India as well as Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and several African nations come to study. In September 2013, a second-year biotechnology student of the NIT, Vijay Kumar Rai, 19, had been found dead in front of his hostel building allegedly after being ragged by some seniors. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/bengal/story_104768.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/c34fa1abe6c5765abca27c5c45f6573da78a399d35c28f569dd89c63ca0b4904.json |
[
"Nilotpal Bhattacharjee"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:23 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | The ban by the Mizoram government on political leaders regarding delivering lectures on college campuses has drawn flak from all quarters. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104521.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Speech ban draws flak | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Silchar, Aug. 25: The ban by the Mizoram government on political leaders regarding delivering lectures on college campuses has drawn flak from all quarters. The state, in a recent order, banned leaders from delivering lectures on political issues on college campuses after Mizo National Front president and former chief minister Zoramthanga delivered a lecture on the Mizo Accord in a college in the state. A host of students' organisations, including Mizo Zirlai Pawl, the largest students' body, vehemently opposed the ban and demanded its immediate repeal. The student organisations, along with the Opposition, slammed the government for the ban. Zoramthanga, maintaining a safe distance from the controversy, told The Telegraph today, "It's an issue between the state and student organisations. I don't want to comment on it. We deliver lectures in colleges and other educational institutions only if we are invited." The president of Zoram National Party, Lalduhoma, who also recently spoke on various issues in a number of colleges in the state, said the government should frame a few guidelines that politicians should follow while delivering speeches in colleges. However, he said, a total ban was an "undemocratic decision". Sources in the state education department said the government planned to reconsider the decision following the opposition from different quarters. Unruly Cong workers: Congress workers today displayed unruly behaviour at the district library auditorium in Karimganj district of Assam in front of their newly elected state president Ripun Bora after former minister Siddique Ahmed allegedly pushed another former minister Abdul Muktadir Choudhury while the latter was addressing the gathering. When Choudhury started to speak, Ahmed's followers started shouting slogans, accused him of being involved in "anti-party" activities. After some time, Ahmed went to the podium and tried to snatch the microphone. Choudhury reacted, after which Ahmed allegedly pushed him. The situation was brought under control by Bora, who urged the leaders and workers to be united to strengthen the party. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104521.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/f67de1a1026b14f11ab31036d9ede17c2c8515dbab7236157565fbebf4b5137e.json |
[
"Our Special Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T22:55:17 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Senior government sources today said they were "hoping for the best and preparing for the worst", with the possible damage to the navy from the leak of data on its latest submarines yet to be assessed. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fnation%2Fstory_104782.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Fingers crossed on data leak | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | New Delhi, Aug. 26: Senior government sources today said they were "hoping for the best and preparing for the worst", with the possible damage to the navy from the leak of data on its latest submarines yet to be assessed. The best-case scenario would be the documents put out by The Australian newspaper are outdated and irrelevant for the French-made Scorpene submarine that are scheduled to sail out from a Mumbai shipyard later this year. In the worst-case scenario for the navy, the data on the signatures, acoustics and weapons systems have landed in the hands of a party or parties who are potential adversaries. "There are some areas of concern assuming the worst-case scenario," defence minister Manohar Parrikar said. "The navy has assured me that they can be taken care of. The submarine has not yet completed sea trials. So its vital signatures will not be known." Parrikar said the Indian government had written to the French government and to the licensee, DCNS, on the leak. News agency Reuters in a report from Paris on Thursday quoted company sources as saying that the information was stolen. The defence establishment in New Delhi has been worrying since The Australian newspaper reported on Wednesday that it had 22,400 pages on the details of the Indian Scorpene submarine programme. Even after Parrikar said the weapons for the submarines were signed in separate contracts, the reporter for the newspaper, Cameron Stewart, tweeted this evening: "India's defence minister says leaked data on Scorpene submarines does not include weapons systems. Wrong. We will release weapons docs (documents) on Monday". The first of the Scorpenes for the Indian Navy, named the Kalvari, is still being put through sea trials. Acquisition of its main weapon, WASS Black Shark torpedoes, is in limbo since the government suspended transactions with Italian conglomerate Finmeccanica following the controversy over acquisition of VVIP helicopters. WASS, the maker of the Black Sharks, is a Finmeccanica company. Defence ministry sources said that since the contract for the Scorpenes (2005) with the company Armaris, India had the licence to produce six submarines. Armaris was taken over by DCNS. The project is four years behind schedule. In the interim, Indian engineers working with DCNS staff at Mazgaon Docks in Mumbai have introduced changes to the submarine and had updated them. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/nation/story_104782.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/1af6735d6d779efd4006c476ef09afce426c65a01d668176d7e0eb0539eb8e0f.json |
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"Our Special Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:52 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Foreign secretary S. Jaishankar has written to his Pakistan counterpart asking for talks on terrorism against not just India but also the broader region, his second letter in 10 days coinciding with a fresh terror attack in Afghanistan that Kabul has blamed on Pakistan terrorists. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnation%2Fstory_104574.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/nation/story_104574.jsp/../../../images/26pak(1).jpg;jsessionid=329BBC524C0662A0CE61BFBE8EFD50D8 | en | null | Prod to Pak for broader terror talks | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Jaishankar; (bottom)
Chaudhry New Delhi, Aug. 25: Foreign secretary S. Jaishankar has written to his Pakistan counterpart asking for talks on terrorism against not just India but also the broader region, his second letter in 10 days coinciding with a fresh terror attack in Afghanistan that Kabul has blamed on Pakistan terrorists. Jaishankar's letter is the latest in a series of notes he has exchanged with Pakistan foreign secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address that invoked Balochistan, where Islamabad faces charges of human rights abuses. But the letter delivered to the Pakistan foreign ministry last night by the Indian embassy in Islamabad represents a rare occasion when New Delhi has indicated a desire to seek talks not just on bilateral terror concerns but also worries that others in the region share. It is unclear whether the exchanged letters will actually yield a diplomatic conversation on deepening bilateral tensions. But they reveal a growing hardening of postures by both sides, in the aftermath of a month of violence in Kashmir that India has blamed on Pakistan, and which Islamabad has in turn cited as evidence of New Delhi's "state terrorism." The latest letter was delivered at a time terrorists who Afghanistan insists came from Pakistan attacked the American University of Kabul, killing at least 13. "Evaluation of evidence and findings from traces of the attack by the national directorate of security (NDS) show that it was organised and orchestrated from the other side of the Durand Line," Afghanistan's national security council said in a statement today. "Further investigation of the attack is ongoing." Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani, the statement said, telephoned Pakistan's army chief Raheel Sharif and "asked for serious and practical measures against the terrorists organising the attack". The exchange of letters began on August 15, when Chaudhry wrote to Jaishankar inviting him to Islamabad for talks on the Kashmir dispute. Over 60 people have died in clashes between protesters and security forces in Kashmir since the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani last month. Jaishankar responded swiftly, the very next day, making clear that he was willing to visit Islamabad for talks - but the dialogue must focus on cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, and include discussions on Pakistan pulling out from the chunk of Kashmir it controls. India insists Pakistan's occupation of that part of Kashmir is illegal, as it was done by force in 1948. On August 19, Chaudhry responded to Jaishankar's letter, suggesting a meeting "before the end of this month". But he iterated that the meeting must focus on the broader Kashmir dispute, include past UN Security Council resolutions that Pakistan wants India to implement. Jaishankar's latest letter is a response to Chaudhry's August 19 note. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/nation/story_104574.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/ed7b026ca7dae390d1a6be43043491d81c4729d74b79a73293b42bddba3959ed.json |
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"Our Special Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T13:15:14 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Reserve Bank governor Raghuram Rajan today initiated a move to accept corporate bonds as collateral in the apex bank's liquidity adjustment facility window in what appears to be a parting gift before his term ends on September 4. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fbusiness%2Fstory_104506.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/business/story_104506.jsp/../../../images/26rule.jpg;jsessionid=A7F515056E5B937CADD5F887B9124B8C | en | null | Prop for corporate bonds | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Mumbai, Aug. 25: Reserve Bank governor Raghuram Rajan today initiated a move to accept corporate bonds as collateral in the apex bank's liquidity adjustment facility window in what appears to be a parting gift before his term ends on September 4. Rajan had earlier said the RBI would come out with measures to further develop the domestic corporate bond market. The apex bank said a process had been commenced to make necessary amendments to the RBI act to include corporate bonds as collateral for its liquidity operations. Once implemented, such bonds will be accepted as collateral in repo or reverse repo window. At present, only government securities are accepted as collateral. The RBI has also announced a host of other measures, including allowing foreign investors to directly trade in corporate bonds and allowing banks to raise capital through masala bonds. Foreign portfolio investors can now directly trade (in corporate bonds) in the over-the-counter segment and on an electronic platform of a recognised bourse without involving brokers. The apex bank disclosed that necessary changes to the Foreign Exchange Management Act would be made shortly. Banks will be permitted to issue rupee-denominated bonds overseas (masala bonds) for their capital needs and to finance infrastructure and affordable housing. These will constitute for additional tier-I and tier-II capital for lenders. Masala bonds are instruments through which Indian entities can raise funds by accessing overseas capital markets, while bond investors hold the currency risk. At present, masala bonds can be issued only by corporate houses and non-banking lenders such as housing finance companies and large non-banking finance companies. So far, two corporate houses HDFC and NTPC have made use of this facility to raise over Rs 5,000 crore. "This is an extremely proactive step, which acknowledges the potential of the market for masala bonds. Issuance by banks will help to deepen this market, making the product more sustainable in the long run as a financing option. From a macro perspective, we expect that the RBI's move will help banks to better manage their balance sheet and lower the cost of funds. It should have a positive impact on local interest rates," Gaurav Pradhan, co-head of investment banking & capital markets for Credit Suisse in India, said. Exposure of banks The RBI has proposed to limit the exposure of a bank to a business group to up to 25 per cent of its capital, down from 55 per cent, to reduce risks in the banking sector. "The large exposure limit in respect of each counterparty and group of connected counterparties, under normal circumstances, will be capped at 20 per cent and 25 per cent, respectively, of the eligible capital base," the RBI said. The eligible capital base will be defined as the bank's tier-I capital against capital funds now, it said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/business/story_104506.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/e782cfc49e8d2a3424c0f1a06f50fcdf6e825a4c9a1439aff8f4ac1c9b9ee1f0.json |
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"Our Bureau"
] | 2016-08-28T22:59:20 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | A retired IISCO employee in Asansol has lodged a police complaint alleging that his son has been kidnapped by two youths who came for a test drive in response to an advertisement he floated on OLX to sell his SUV. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160829%2Fjsp%2Fbengal%2Fstory_105065.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Responding to Net ad , car 'buyers' vanish with son | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Aug. 28: A retired IISCO employee in Asansol has lodged a police complaint alleging that his son has been kidnapped by two youths who came for a test drive in response to an advertisement he floated on OLX to sell his SUV. The car, a Maruti Ertiga, was found in Ranchi last evening but neither 27-year-old Pasainu Jaman nor the two youths have been traced yet. Pasainu's father, 65-year-old Muhammad Jaman Mallik, said he had not received any ransom call. Muhammad Jaman said he had on August 20 put up an ad on OLX, a website where second-hand items are bought and sold, inviting customers for his Ertiga, which he had bought in 2012. "I received a phone call from two youths who said they hailed from Bihar and expressed interest in buying my car. They requested a test drive and I agreed. The youths did not give their names," Muhammad Jaman said. He said the duo came to his house on Thursday. Muhammad Jaman said he asked Pasainu, who has done a BTech course and is unemployed, to accompany the youths on the test drive. While Pasainu sat in the back seat, the duo sat in front. "When my son did not return after half an hour, I called him up on his cellphone. He said he would return soon. After another half an hour, I called him up again, but this time his phone was switched off. I dialled the number of one of the youths but that phone too was switched off," Muhammad Jaman said. He lodged a complaint at Hirapur police station in Asansol on Friday. A police officer said: "We have started a case of kidnapping and car theft on the basis of the complaint." Last evening, Ranchi police found the car at Bundu town in Ranchi. Bundu sub-divisional police officer K.V. Raman said the Ertiga was locked from outside and the back seat was damaged. He said he had requested Ranchi police to send forensic experts. Pasainu's younger brother Taslim, who studies in an engineering college in Nagpur, said "someone in Jharkhand" who had seen his Facebook post on the disappearance called him up today to inform him that the car had been found in Bundu. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160829/jsp/bengal/story_105065.jsp | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/346a31c4a31e3c071058fa0cd42816432daf0eed212fbdc4b2f5db8bacd36866.json |
[
"Arnab Ganguly"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:29 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Aam Aadmi Party leaders in Punjab today wrote to party chief Arvind Kejriwal seeking the expulsion of its state convener who was reportedly caught on camera accepting cash, saying he had caused "moral and emotional" damage to the organisation ahead of the polls. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnation%2Fstory_104543.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/nation/story_104543.jsp/../../../images/26newschhotepur.jpg;jsessionid=42EC1BA9557B5468E9E69F5FD78E11C1 | en | null | Call for AAP leader scalp | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Sucha Singh Chhotepur Chandigarh, Aug. 25: Aam Aadmi Party leaders in Punjab today wrote to party chief Arvind Kejriwal seeking the expulsion of its state convener who was reportedly caught on camera accepting cash, saying he had caused "moral and emotional" damage to the organisation ahead of the polls. The letter seeking the expulsion of Sucha Singh Chhotepur was signed by 21 leaders, including MPs Bhagwant Mann and Sadhu Singh. "Our party's principles of zero tolerance towards corruption must be followed and such a corrupt person must be immediately removed.... The leadership and the volunteers of AAP Punjab urge to sack present convener Sucha Singh Chhotepur without any delay," says the letter, accessed by this newspaper. The Congress appeared to keep its doors open for AAP rebels, with the party's Punjab unit chief Amarinder Singh describing Chhotepur as "a victim of internal coup". Chhotepur, who was seen in a video accepting Rs 2 lakh in the first week of August, is believed to have been unhappy with the selection of candidates for next year's elections. The AAP had in August last year suspended two Lok Sabha MPs in Punjab - Patiala's Dharamvir Gandhi and Harinder Singh Khalsa of Fatehgarh's Sahib. Amarinder tweeted this evening: "Such is the character of AAP leaders that consumed with insecurity, they can actively harm even those who helped them find their feet in Punjab." Earlier in the day, Amarinder had said: "Kejriwal has a history of using and throwing people. Anna Hazare, Kiran Bedi, Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan and now Chhotepur." The Congress leader said he had known Chhotepur for 35 years. "It is a shameless attempt by people from Delhi, UP and Haryana to control the party here.... He (Chhotepur) is being made a victim of internal coup. It is unfair that when you don't like a man, you start tarnishing his unblemished image." The AAP, which yesterday described Kejriwal as the "Hope of Punjab", stopped short of announcing his name as the chief ministerial candidate, wary that it might give the rival parties an opportunity to highlight the "outsider" issue. "Political power in Punjab has always been with the Jat Sikhs. An outsider will not be acceptable to the people here," a source said. The Delhi chief minister is from Haryana. Sources in the Congress did not rule out the possibility of the party making overtures to Chhotepur. They said the party might open the doors for former BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu, who had said he would join the AAP only if he is made the chief ministerial face. "It's not just about Chhotepur alone. Captain (as Amarinder is called) has made it clear that people like Navjot Singh Sidhu are welcome to join us," a source said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/nation/story_104543.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/6ff018e1e664da1b4c3a2772882c229e9867c6cae05ea3ed185d78c40a05212f.json |
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"Snehamoy Chakraborty",
"Alamgir Hossain"
] | 2016-08-28T22:59:18 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital does not have basic fire-fighting equipment, a visit to the facility today revealed. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160829%2Fjsp%2Fbengal%2Fstory_105063.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160829/jsp/bengal/story_105063.jsp/../../../images/29fire2_175611.jpg;jsessionid=BFEC30CBF08D0EA8C414DA358D8F7031 | en | null | Blaze safety lapses | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Behrampore, Aug. 28: Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital does not have basic fire-fighting equipment, a visit to the facility today revealed. In the aftermath of the 2011 AMRI fire that killed more than 90 people, the state government had instructed private health-care facilities to strictly implement fire-safety measures. However, the visit revealed that none of the measures were in place in the government's own hospital. Not a single fire extinguisher can be seen in a long corridor of Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital. Picture by Chayan Majumdar
The Telegraph reporters did not see a single fire extinguisher or fire alarm at the hospital. A fire brigade official said the hospital had been advised to install fire-fighting equipment two years ago. Hospital sources said the issue was discussed during a meeting between hospital officials and minister Subhendu Adhikari last evening. "We said at the meeting that the fire brigade had made the recommendations two years ago and sent two reminders. We said we had approached the health department for funds but there was no response," a hospital official said. According to the sources, the hospital's patients' welfare committee had not met in the past two years. Fire brigade officials in Murshidabad said the department had recommended the installation of fire detection and prevention gadgets such as extinguishers, alarms, a pipeline water-connection system and a large pond on the hospital campus for water supply during a blaze. "Not a single suggestion was implemented," a senior fire services officer said. The director of medical education, Sushanta Banerjee, said the funds sought by the hospital had been released "before the tragedy" and "work is in progress". "It is expected to be completed by November," he said. The hospital sources said Rs 1 crore would be needed to set up the fire prevention and detection systems. The sources said the patients' welfare committee met for the last time in February 2014. "The committee has its own funds and in need, the money can be utilised for development. According to the norm, the patients' welfare committee should meet every month. We meet every month to discuss the hospital's problems," said a Birbhum administrative official who is a member of the patients' welfare committee of Birbhum district hospital. Subrata Saha, the Trinamul MLA from Sagardighi and former minister, is the chairman of the patients' welfare committee of Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital. District magistrate Y. Ratnakara Rao and hospital superintendent and medical college vice-principal Suhriti Pal are among the members. Saha did not take calls from this newspaper, nor did he respond to a text message asking why the committee had not met. Behrampore MLA and Congress leader Manoj Chakraborty, a member of the patients' welfare committee, said: "I have not got a call to attend any meeting of the committee in the past two years. The district magistrate and the hospital authorities could have taken the initiative to convene a meeting. The medical college authorities and the district administration can't shrug off responsibility for the lack of fire-prevention measures at the hospital." District magistrate Rao did not take calls. Medical superintendent and vice-principal Pal said she was busy. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160829/jsp/bengal/story_105063.jsp | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/87c244df3692ec203505b09811b317bdc262fe58f9c8e35b074091e7a71795c5.json |
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"Our Special Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:56 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Germany-headquartered engineering conglomerate Siemens is likely to start training students of engineering colleges and polytechnics in the state from January 2017. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104447.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104447.jsp/../../../images/26ajoy.jpg;jsessionid=3E7697F1E1D147D64733F70EDDD178F5 | en | null | Siemens aims January launch for skill project | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Ranchi, Aug. 25: Germany-headquartered engineering conglomerate Siemens is likely to start training students of engineering colleges and polytechnics in the state from January 2017. The global industrial giant is apparently willing to set up three centres of excellence and five technical development centres at government and private engineering colleges and polytechnics spread across Jharkhand. Highly placed sources claimed Siemens officials - Satish Kurup, Bhaskar Tusar and Ashish Sharma - called on state higher and technical education secretary Ajoy Kumar Singh yesterday to discuss the proposal. During the meeting, the two sides decided that the training programmes should be launched by January 26 next year, the sources claimed. And, if everything takes shape smoothly in time, the state government may sign an MoU with Siemens in a couple of months. "We had an initial round of talks with Siemens officials some time ago (earlier this month). Yesterday, the company officials gave us a detailed presentation on their plan. They will install hardware and software for the proposed training programmes at degree and diploma-level engineering institutes. We will aim to train 36,000 youths in a year by setting up at least three centres of excellence at engineering institutes and polytechnics," secretary Singh told The Telegraph today. The proposed centres would attract an investment of total Rs 1,200 crore, 85 per cent of which would be pumped in by Siemens while the remaining 15 per cent would be borne by the government. While the company would provide machineries, equipment, software, trainers for almost all engineering trades, the institutions will give the infrastructure to install the hardware. Siemens is also looking to start special training modules for school dropouts, who will be enrolled at community polytechnics and provided six-month bridge courses on machines and equipment handling/repair etc, Singh added. Apart from skills training, Siemens will also ensure employment for regular as well as drop-out students after the programmes. "Currently, the company needs to provide training to freshly recruited candidates before putting them into regular jobs. It's costly and time consuming too, for the company. Here the idea is to train the engineering students at their institutes and make them skilled and employable. The trained students will have immense job opportunities in the country as well as abroad," Singh said. So far, the state has signed at least three MoUs with multinationals like HP, Oracle and Cisco for skill development programmes during the recent roadshows organised by the government in different metros of the country. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104447.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/5f420bd7cfeb793b2cea826415eaf4daa010678342c689f79edec7969988537d.json |
[
"Ananya Sengupta"
] | 2016-08-26T22:55:14 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | The Centre today hinted at a relook at adoption laws to ensure that they are in sync with its proposed template for the Indian family. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fnation%2Fstory_104776.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/nation/story_104776.jsp/../../../images/na1.jpg | en | null | Family template baking, adoption whets appetite | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | New Delhi, Aug. 26: The Centre today hinted at a relook at adoption laws to ensure that they are in sync with its proposed template for the Indian family. "This bill talks about what we accept and what we don't accept," health minister J.P. Nadda told a media conference today, referring to the proposed surrogacy bill that seeks to bar single persons, homosexuals, childless widows and foreigners from using the parenthood avenue. Asked why the government had different acceptable standards on the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2015, and the Surrogacy Bill, 2016, Nadda suggested that the earlier law was an "old bill" although it had been passed last year by his own government. "It is an old law, and we will discuss it thoroughly," he said in response to divergent provisions in the two bills. Later, Nadda told The Telegraph that the two laws would clash. "I am told that they will clash. We will have to take a relook at the adoption laws," he said. The Juvenile Justice Act, which includes provisions for adoption, was drafted by the women and child development ministry under Maneka Gandhi and notified by the Narendra Modi government last year. Under the Adoption Rules 2015, the eligibility criteria allow single persons to adopt children. (See chart) The single person's sexual orientation has not been mentioned in the Juvenile Justice law. "We want the use of modern technology for a modern healthy family which will keep the family institution strong. We want to regulate surrogacy to ensure that it is used by people who need it," Nadda said. Asked why single persons have been kept out of the purview of the surrogacy bill at a time when India is just beginning to accept the concept of single dads and mums, Nadda raised the spectre of child abuse in such households. "We want to have families where every child has two parents. What if such a child is abused later on?" he asked. The minister seemed to be suggesting that while a single parent may be good enough for an adopted child, a surrogate child needed two parents, even if the child is both legally and biologically their own. In fact, the clause of allowing single parents to adopt children had struck a wedge between a Christian organisation and the women and child ministry as the former wanted the process to be limited to married couples. A senior official with Nadda was quick to point out that in the Juvenile Justice Act, a single male cannot adopt a female child, thus protecting the child from abuse. However, a study in 2007, conducted by the women and child ministry, had said more boys were sexually abused in India than girls. The law and the proposed bill also differ on how many years a couple need to stabilise their marriage. While the Juvenile Justice Act puts it at two years, the surrogacy bill demands five years. "The couples need time to stabilise in their marriage. Also, they need time for treatment and the many medical attempts to treat infertility. Surrogacy shouldn't be the first choice," Nadda said. The surrogacy bill, however, has a long way to go before it becomes a law. It will first be taken up by a standing committee and then by Parliament once the ministry reviews the recommendations made by the committee. Although Maneka had drafted the inclusive adoption rules, she was not part of the group of ministers, headed by Sushma Swaraj, which finalised the surrogacy bill. An official in the women and child ministry expressed surprise at the health minister's comments. "How can the adoption law be changed to make it in sync with the surrogacy bill? Adoption under the JJ Act is a law, while the surrogacy bill is still being drafted. So, the former should be synced with the latter," official said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/nation/story_104776.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/132d542079fbfc8443fc0bc9a189ffff2822934ab7e92a8a54966cd235245033.json |
[
"Our Legal Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:12 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | The Supreme Court has ruled that a defeated candidate can always challenge the Election Commission-fixed market value of campaign materials to check if the winner had splurged beyond the limit set for poll-related expenses. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnation%2Fstory_104572.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Poll costs open to relook | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | New Delhi, Aug. 25: The Supreme Court has ruled that a defeated candidate can always challenge the Election Commission-fixed market value of campaign materials to check if the winner had splurged beyond the limit set for poll-related expenses. The court said the value fixed by the poll watchdog or its functionaries would be based on samples contestants supply and it was possible that the real cost of such materials could be undervalued. Under the 1951 Representation of the People Act, candidates cannot spend beyond a limit, though the cap varies from state to state. "The values fixed by the Election Commission or its functionaries are not conclusive.... The valuation made by the Election Commission obviously would be based on the samples supplied by the candidates," Justices J. Chelameshwar and A.M. Sapre said in a judgment yesterday. "There can never be any presumption that the candidates used the same quality of material in the actual process of campaigning. Apart from that the quantity and the quality of the material used in the election campaign and the real cost of the material actually used by any candidate are always questions of fact, which are required to be established in evidence," the bench added. The judgment came as the court rejected a plea by a Congress MLA to quash a petition filed by a BJP candidate. Sharadendu Tiwari, the defeated BJP candidate, had approached Madhya Pradesh High Court alleging that Ajay Arjun Singh, the MLA from Churahat Assembly seat, had spent huge sums to influence voters in the 2013 election. Tiwari claimed that Singh, who won by a margin of 19,356 votes, had run up expenses beyond the limit of Rs 16 lakh fixed for each Assembly constituency in the state. He also alleged that inaccurate information had been submitted to the district poll officer regarding the quantity and quality of the material used in the campaign and the cost of items used by Singh was deliberately undervalued. Singh, who had unsuccessfully moved the high court, claimed the money spent was within the limits and the total expenditure was based on the market value fixed by the watchdog for each of the materials used. The case now goes back to the high court. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/nation/story_104572.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/9c69b20ccfd29a4bc8eec344dd1b0cba3fbda5d861eda3d7fb19b8e28819f0f3.json |
[
"Kumud Jenamani"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:00 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | The Jamshedpur circle income tax (IT) raids of homes and firms of three steel city businessmen, which started from Monday, ended on Thursday, revealing two of the trio evaded tax to around Rs 100 crore. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104467.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104467.jsp/../../../images/26jamincometax2.jpg.jpg;jsessionid=579FE36CE0A1C7BA32A943F4E9407838 | en | null | Biz duo tax blip to hit Rs 100cr mark | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Income tax office of Jamshedpur Circle at Circuit House on Thursday. Picture by Animesh Sengupta The Jamshedpur circle income tax (IT) raids of homes and firms of three steel city businessmen, which started from Monday, ended on Thursday, revealing two of the trio evaded tax to around Rs 100 crore. Businessmen under IT glare were Sharad Poddar at Circuit House Area in Bistupur, Chintu Bhalotia at Naya Bazar Jugsalai and to a lesser extent Chandan Mittal at Bhatia Bustee, Kadma. Poddar and Bhalotia, involved in steel and iron ingot production and sale, together have three joint venture companies and two each individually owned. From their homes alone, Rs 45 lakh in cash was recovered, Rs 20 lakh from Poddar and Rs 25 lakh from Bhalotia. The IT team seized about 50 bank accounts, mostly of dummy directors, and four lockers. Kutcha receipts and irregular slips accounted for the bulk of their business. Mittal, a builder formerly associated with steel business, looks comparatively clean. No cash from recovered from his house. It is learnt Mittal asked the IT team to look into documents of transactions worth Rs 1.5 crore recovered, saying they were all aboveboard. Shyam Kumar, IT commissioner (Jamshedpur circle) said they were compiling reports on the raids. "We have got enough evidence of tax evasion against Poddar and Bhalotia," IT commissioner Kumar said. "By conservative estimates, Poddar and Bhalotia have together evaded about Rs 100 crore. We will fix the duo's extent of penalty by analysing seized bank accounts and documents. The procedure is a bit long, but in the next two months we will prosecute the duo in Jamshedpur civil court," he said. Kumar said they would estimate penalty by taking account of the duo's business deals of six years. In the event of their conviction, the two may get jail terms ranging from six months to three years, besides paying penalty. On challenges ahead, Kumar said as these businessmen carried out deals on kutcha papers, tabulating the exact sum of evasions would be tough. "Moreover, most bank accounts are under names of lowly paid staff they projected as directors. They also created fake business firms to manipulate cash flow," he said. A senior IT official who did not want to be named alleged Poddar and Bhalotia managed to earn more by running their mini steel plants with power tapped in connivance with Jharkhand Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (JUVNL) officials. East Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan have 38 mini steel plants with electricity-run induction furnaces. Most run on stolen electricity. "We are also looking into whether income of these businessmen reached any corrupt officials in JUVNL," said the IT official. The IT official said an honest mini steel plant like Naredi International, Gamharia, paid Rs 90 lakh a month to JUVNL to run the unit. A dishonest unit pays only Rs 5 lakh or so. JUVNL general manager (Jamshedpur electricity supply area) Subhas Singh claimed he was helpless. "Earlier, we detected thefts in furnaces by taking the unit's load into consideration, but since 2010, Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission said JUVNL can check power theft only by taking meter readings," he said, implying most meters are tampered. On why tampered meters are not checked, he kept quiet. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104467.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/4fdaf9290c1f0291c3b3d75c2fd81272a4c129777d734646b4ed9a77455ac219.json |
[
"Piyush Kumar Tripathi"
] | 2016-08-27T22:51:47 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Senior officials in the environment and forest department and experts in forestry have dubbed the excise department's move to confiscate around 150 palm trees in Khajurbanni as "absurd". | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160828%2Fjsp%2Fbihar%2Fstory_104870.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160828/jsp/bihar/story_104870.jsp/../../../images/28bhrPalm.jpg;jsessionid=8CBDC368654CCAD9017B1FEF74E8DFAF | en | null | Confiscation idea 'absurd' | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Palm trees in Gopalganj's Khajurbanni. The administration has confiscated around 150 trees in the locality. Picture by Rakesh K. Singh Patna, Aug. 27: Senior officials in the environment and forest department and experts in forestry have dubbed the excise department's move to confiscate around 150 palm trees in Khajurbanni as "absurd". Forests department officials claimed that there is no legal recourse to cut the palm trees or to take them into custody. Legal experts said the trees would have to be constantly monitored after confiscation as done in case of confiscation of immovable properties. However, senior officials in the forest department said it was not possible to deploy forest protection force or police for every palm tree. Besides, the confiscated palm trees cannot be cut by the forests department as they don't fall under the reserve forest area, which are governed under Indian Forest Act, 1972. Forestry experts, on the other hand, claimed that by this logic the state government may one day start confiscating rice fields, which are used for manufacturing hadiya (country liquor), sugarcane in north Bihar used for producing molasses, grapes and, a variety of other plant and tree species, which can produce alcohol upon fermentation. "This is an unprecedented case. The Indian Forest Act does not give any power to divisional forest officers to confiscate trees. We do not have any clue how to take standing trees into custody even if they have been confiscated by the district administration," said a senior official in the forests department. Some 150 palm trees, spread over an area of about one acre at Khajurbanni, around 180km northwest of Patna, were "confiscated" by the Gopalganj district administration on Thursday under sections 68 (A) and 68 (C) of the Bihar Excise (Amendment) Act, 2016 and subsequently handed over to the forests department for further action. Gopalganj divisional forest officer (DFO) B. Prasad had later told The Telegraph that he would seek guidelines from senior officials of the environment and forest department before taking any action, as it was a complex issue. Experts, however, claimed that the confiscated palm trees would be like an albatross around the forest department's neck. "If the district administration has confiscated the palm trees by following due procedure and handed them over to forests department thereafter, it has been a mere act of passing the buck. Now I don't think the forests department has the powers to either cut trees or do anything else with them, as they are not situated inside protected forest land. Thus, the forest department would now be required to keep a close eye on the trees and ensure they are not used for making toddy," said Sudhir Kumar Jha, a retired IPS officer of the 1960 batch. Legal experts claimed that the owner of the land (on which the palm trees are located) can file a confiscation case in the court of the DFO. Otherwise, the forests department would be required to look after the trees. "Though certain provisions of CrPC give power to the district administration to even seize standing crops, those provisions do not apply in this case. Here, the owner can either file a confiscation case in the court of the DFO, seeking release of the trees,or the DFO would have to look after them to ensure that they are not misused again to make toddy," said Ravi Parmar, a practising advocate at Patna High Court. Forestry experts claimed that the move to confiscate palm trees is not only absurd but also against the forestation schemes of the state government. "Going by the logic that palm trees can be used to produce toddy, the state government would soon say that they would confiscate rice fields as fermented rice is also used for making hadiya (countryside liquor)," said Rakesh Singh, a Delhi-based wildlife and environment expert. "Then, they would say that they would either confiscate large sugarcane fields in north Bihar or ban its cultivation, as it is used in manufacturing molasses," Rakesh said. "Thereafter, they would say that they would not allow grapes in Bihar as it is also used for making wine and other liquor." Rakesh added: "There are numerous plant species, which produce alcohol upon fermentation. If the state starts confiscating all such plants and trees, then all efforts of the Nitish Kumar-led government to increase the green cover in Bihar would be futile." | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160828/jsp/bihar/story_104870.jsp | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/595309bd48842a135bdead8b918368fc45e09a80429dabc39d95c619bf52205a.json |
[
"Gautam Sarkar In Bhagalpur",
"Shri Krishna Prasad In Munger"
] | 2016-08-26T22:51:20 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Chief minister Nitish Kumar had to cut short his trip to flood-hit Bhagalpur on Friday afternoon because of scarce fuel in his chopper. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fbihar%2Fstory_104722.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/bihar/story_104722.jsp/../../../images/27bhrNitish_192004.jpg;jsessionid=6053C842A7185033D80C258214056C7A | en | null | Fuel trips Nitish's flood review | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Chief minister Nitish Kumar takes an aerial view of flood-hit areas in Bhagalpur on Thursday. (PTI)
Chief minister Nitish Kumar had to cut short his trip to flood-hit Bhagalpur on Friday afternoon because of scarce fuel in his chopper. "I managed to make a trip only to Ishmilepur and Sabour by air but due to fuel scarcity as special fuel for the chopper was not managed here, I have to cut short my visit," Nitish told JDU leaders, who had assembled at the airstrip here to welcome him. The chief minister wanted to conduct an aerial survey to take stock of the intensity of floods in the region. Nitish's brief visit, however, sped up relief operations in the marooned remote areas like Ishmilepur and Sabour. He assured reporters here at the Bhagalpur airstrip that he would again come to Bhagalpur on August 28 to review the relief and rescue operations. Around 1pm, the chief minister, accompanied by water resources minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lallan Singh, arrived here by a charted plane before taking the chopper to the flooded areas. Nitish told reporters: "According to information available with the water resources department, the water level in the Ganga today (Friday) has not shown any rising tendency. But the problem is the excess floodwater that entered the Ganga's catchment areas on both the banks, right from Chausa in Buxar where the river enters Bihar. So it will take time for things to normalise." "Yesterday (Thursday), I was at Bakhtiyarpur, where I born, and to my utter surprise, I witnessed floods there for the first time," he added, trying to explain the intensity of the floods this time to the media. Asked about the quantum of water discharged from Farakka barrage in Bengal, Nitish said: "The barrage has the capacity to discharge 27 lakh cusecs, while the river has presently accumulated more than 32 cusecs." Nitish said relief and rescue operations had been intensified in the flooded areas and special arrangements had been made to counter the possible spread of diseases or epidemic after floodwater receded. The chief minister's visit, however, acted as a prod for the officials conducting the relief work. "For the first time, we received dry food items along with other items," said Kishore Yadav from Sabour. Anandi Mandal, another flood victim in Ishmilepur, said the quantity of relief materials, mainly food items, distributed among them on Friday were satisfactory. The administration had started relief work in Ishmilepur on Thursday evening, 37 days after the block was flooded. Contrary to Nitish's claim, the flood situation remained grim on National Highway 80 from Munger to Bhagalpur. Hindustani Awam Morcha leader Mahachandra Prasad Singh on Friday alleged that flood relief work launched by the state government was not up to the mark. Rail track damage Train services had to be suspended on the Bhagalpur-Jamalpur section of Malda railway division for almost six hours after a rail bridge was found damaged by floodwater on Friday morning. All important trains on this section like Bhagalpur-Jamalpur Express and Brahamputra Mail had to be stopped at stations like Bhagalpur, Akbarnagar and Sultanganj. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/bihar/story_104722.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/3da51ff2b40f83ece0727d8e0ff3f01156f835783b30abbfd0598fddff27d5e8.json |
[
"Saurav Bora"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:53 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | City-based firm Lauhitya Livelihood Pvt. Ltd, which trains farmers across Assam in eco-friendly practices and markets products under its Organic Majuli brand, has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IICPT) to promote organically-produced spices. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104527.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104527.jsp/../../../images/26regfarm.jpg;jsessionid=92E5604568ECD0EF88D70509CA56367F | en | null | Firm takes spice route | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Ginger produced by farmers under Lauhitya being processed at the business incubation centre at IICPT Guwahati, Aug. 25: City-based firm Lauhitya Livelihood Pvt. Ltd, which trains farmers across Assam in eco-friendly practices and markets products under its Organic Majuli brand, has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IICPT) to promote organically-produced spices. "We have tied up with IICPT's regional centre here for a three-year period during which we would use their business incubation centre for processing and packaging of spices such as ginger, turmeric and cardamom. Apart from it, the institute will support us with consultancy services and mentoring," Manash Chaliha, the managing director of Lauhitya Livelihood, told The Telegraph today. The institute operates under the Union ministry of food processing industries. Lauhitya had recently undertaken a five-year project to train residents of over 20 villages across Assam in eco-friendly farming practices, pisciculture and cattle-rearing and facilitating market linkages for their products. The firm aspires to empower people in rural Assam with nutrition and income security, besides creating an eco-system to promote social entrepreneurship. Under the banner of Organic Majuli, the firm has formed five producer groups and two producer companies, having involved over 80 farmers in organic farming practices across Assam. It also sells its produce in markets across the state. Of late, the firm, which also has two retail outlets in Guwahati, has come up with a logo that will be a part of its product promotion initiatives. "The focus of the partnership with the IICPT will be to promote high-end value-addition to the organic produce which will in turn yield higher returns to our farmers. For example, the price of 1kg of processed (cut/dried) and packaged turmeric can go up to Rs 300 as against price of around Rs 20 per kg in its raw form," Chaliha said. As of now, spices produced by farmers across Golaghat, Khetri and Boko are being processed and packaged at the incubation centre. "Besides, as a joint venture with the IICPT, we are organising a day-long awareness programme on the nutritional benefits of organic farming at Bahtola, a village near Khetri, about 45km from here, as part of the National Nutritional Week in September," he said. The National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, a national-level research centre in Hyderabad, too, has agreed to provide technical and financial support along with market linkages. "We will also sign an MoU with the Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, this week for support in regard to areas such as horticulture and bio-fertilisers besides development of an eco-system to promote our products," he said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104527.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/067244e62f02b08afc63c75edf9ff2b200074ede00e60859781153801a4b14c8.json |
[
"Our Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T22:52:49 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) on Friday shortlisted 25 probables for the senior women's camp to be held in Jamshedpur from Sunday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104667.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/jharkhand/story_104667.jsp/../../../images/27jamjsca1.jpg;jsessionid=1C7663FFB75E2EF88CA2A4959E406AA6 | en | null | Camp from Sunday | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | JSCA office in Bistupur
Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) on Friday shortlisted 25 probables for the senior women's camp to be held in Jamshedpur from Sunday.
The players have been asked to report at Keenan Stadium on Saturday by 5pm.
Bokaro tops the shortlist with nine players and followed by six from Jamshedpur. There are three probables each from Ranchi and West Singhbhum. Two cricketers from Dhanbad and one each from Seraikela-Kharsawan and Deoghar complete the list.
The players include Niharika Prasad, Shobha Kumari, Kanaklata, Rachna Srivastav, Pooja Kumari, Kanchan Kumari, Kanchan Nagwani, Prem Lata Yadav, Chhaya Kumari (Bokaro), Monika Murmu, Rinni Burman, Shivani Kandeyang, Ashwani Kumari, Ritu Kumari, Abhisarika Srivastav (Jamshedpur), Rashmi Gudia, Priyanka Sawaiyan, Sheela Boipai (West Singhbhum), Kavita Roy, Soma Sisodia, Ginni Geeta Kujur (Ranchi), Neelam Yadav, Ruma Kumari Mahto (Dhanbad), Roshni Kannojia (Deogarh) and Ekta Mondal (Seraikela-Kharsawan).
JSCA secretary Rajesh Verma said that the upcoming domestic season was not very far and they intend to keep the eves in fine fettle.
"Stress will be more on keeping the campers fit for the upcoming season. Fitness is related to performance. We are looking forward to a good performance from our women cricketers," he added. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/jharkhand/story_104667.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/f0cc6b533c861c7bc06be7bfeab342f55b70f29dbb4749201886ac85d68a93ed.json |
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"Our Legal Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T22:55:11 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | The Supreme Court has said prima facie, there is nothing wrong in a Muslim man having four wives and he can marry a woman without divorcing the first wife. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fnation%2Fstory_104787.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | SC keeps hands off marriage laws | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | New Delhi, Aug. 26: The Supreme Court has said prima facie, there is nothing wrong in a Muslim man having four wives and he can marry a woman without divorcing the first wife. The apex court said unless and until the constitutionality of triple talaq, permitted under the Muslim personal law, is struck down, the divorce process would continue to be valid. "You have challenged the constitutionality of triple talaq and we have seen it. But until it is determined, he s entitled to have four wives. Even without talaq, he can marry again," Chief Justice T.S. Thakur, heading a three-judge bench, told counsel V.K. Biju who appeared for an aggrieved woman from Bengal. The court made the oral observation after the counsel complained that the husband had re-married another woman after pronouncing triple talaq from Dubai. The bench, which included Justices A.M. Khanwilkar and D.Y. Chandrachud, refused to interfere with the custodial dispute between the estranged couple. The counsel had alleged that Bengal police had failed to register an FIR of abduction against the husband. The top court asked the woman to file a habeas corpus petition before Calcutta High Court, seeking custody of her four children allegedly taken away by the husband. Such a petition can be filed by any citizen, either before a high court or the Supreme Court, seeking physical production of a person whose whereabouts are not known. The apex court, however, tagged the petition with other batch of others filed earlier by various individuals and NGOs challenging the Constitutional validity of triple talaq. The petitions are being heard by another bench headed by Justice A.R. Dave. The woman from Bengal had challenged the validity of the triple talaq procedure, enforced in this case through an overseas phone call in April last year. The top court had earlier sought the government's views on adopting a uniform civil code in the country. The NDA government is yet to respond on the issue so far, though notice was issued to it in February this year. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has opposed any dilution of the personal law, saying courts have no jurisdiction to deal with the issue. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/nation/story_104787.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/058c609f12eef7c49668fc2c7f3ce14caae7a192233ca626c9ddea63d5975740.json |
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"Our Special Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T13:02:32 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | A mob lynched a 40-year-old man after he allegedly killed his wife in Vaishali district on Thursday morning. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fbihar%2Fstory_104487.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Lynching after murder | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | A mob lynched a 40-year-old man after he allegedly killed his wife in Vaishali district on Thursday morning.
The incident occurred around 3am at Madarna village under the jurisdiction of Vaishali police station, around 50km north of Patna.
Police said the deceased, Pappu Singh, was brutally assaulted after residents spotted him hiding in a maize field behind his in-laws' house after killing his wife Rekha Devi (35) with a weapon.
Pappu, a resident of Khirkhuwa village under the juris-diction of Bhagwanpur police station in Vaishali district, was rushed to the local primary health centre from where he was referred to Hajipur sadar hospital. Doctors there declared him brought dead.
On Wednesday night, Pappu, a habitual drinker, had an altercation with his wife over some trivial issue. He took Rekha to a secluded place around midnight and attacked her with a knife.
The station house officer (SHO) of Vaishali police station, Suman Kumar, said Rekha suffered multiple injuries on her body, leading to her instant death.
Enraged over Rekha's murder, her family members, along with other residents, assaulted Pappu. The couple are survived by three children.
Rekha left her in-laws' house about a month ago and started living with her parents, which didn't go down well with Pappu.
Two separate FIRs have been lodged with Vaishali police station over the deaths. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/bihar/story_104487.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/71cfff3254569b99fff307706db4aa4d779b4d0ccaf62f12f88b7174d327a1d4.json |
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"Gautam Sarkar"
] | 2016-08-27T22:51:41 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Chief minister Nitish Kumar came here but his officials are yet to visit remote waterlogged areas. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160828%2Fjsp%2Fbihar%2Fstory_104862.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Hungry, starving: Victims | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | English Farka (Bhagalpur), Aug. 27 : Chief minister Nitish Kumar came here but his officials are yet to visit remote waterlogged areas.
Devki Devi, a middle-aged homemaker in English Farka village, has forgotten the last time she prepared food in her house. “After floodwater entered our village some 13-14 days ago and submerged my chulha (stove), I could not prepare food. We depended on dry items like chura (beaten rice) and other items which we had stored but now we have nothing to eat,” she said.
District magistrate Adesh Titarmare directed NGOs and voluntary bodies from distributing relief material.
“People are starving and we are going to save them with food and water,” a youth said, pointing towards the marooned villages. After driving back the voluntary organisation last evening, the administration today arranged food inside the relief camp at Sabour High School and items like bhaat, dal and chokha were distributed among the inmates in the camp. Many floods victims from remote water-logged areas of Nathnagar and Sultanganj block blamed the administration for not starting relief and rescue operations.
Road link snaps
After the Jamindari bund at Ismailpur was damaged, floodwater damaged a huge chunk of the approach road of Vikramshila bridge to NH-31 this morning causing complete disruption of traffic from Bhagalpur to Naugachia. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160828/jsp/bihar/story_104862.jsp | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/31fd5e3df3ef8cc99ac0ab60b702c75442ccd9252d5ad4b63d00ccfc82d408a1.json |
[
"Roopak Goswami"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:53 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Two pig breeds and an indigenous poultry breed of the Northeast have been registered as new breeds by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), which will help in the conservation of local germplasm. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104526.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104526.jsp/../../../images/26regpig1.jpg;jsessionid=3E72265DC80C27743ED9E7A715039C28 | en | null | Three new livestock breeds registered | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Guwahati, Aug. 25: Two pig breeds and an indigenous poultry breed of the Northeast have been registered as new breeds by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), which will help in the conservation of local germplasm. The pig breeds are Tenyi Vo (Nagaland) and Doom (Assam) while the chicken breed is Kaunayen (Manipur). ICAR director general Trilochan Mohapatra presided over a ceremony held at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, Tuesday for awarding certificates to the applicants of breed registration. The ICAR had initiated the mechanism for registration of animal germplasm through the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources in 2007, recognising the need for an authentic national documentation system of genetic resource with known characteristics. In 2008, it constituted a Breed Registration Committee for the purpose. In June this year, the committee had approved the registration of nine new breeds of livestock and poultry, of which three were from the Northeast. The total number of indigenous breeds in the country now is 160. The two new breeds of pigs The Tenyi Vo are reared in Nagaland, mainly for pork production. These animals have a long, strong and tapering snout, small erect ears and bright alert eyes. The adult pigs weight between 36kg and 50kg. Their estimated population is about 60,000-70,000. Doom pigs are found in Dhubri, Bongaigaon and Kokrajhar districts of Assam. These are black in colour and have a short, concave snout. The adult pigs weight between 36kg and 50kg. Their estimated population is about 3,000. The Kaunayen chicken are bred in Thoubal, Imphal West, Imphal East and Bishnupur districts of Manipur. They are also found in the hill districts of Chandel, Churachandpur, Senapati, Ukhrul and Tamenglong. The birds have an elongated body with long neck and legs. Their estimated population is approximately 60,000-80,000. Ram Pratim Deka, scientist, food safety and zoonosis, at the International Livestock Research Institute, Guwahati, told The Telegraph that it is a good development that three indigenous breeds of the Northeast have been registered as new breeds. This means, these three registered breeds have some unique characteristics through which they can be distinguished from all other indigenous breeds in India. The development means that the same pigs cannot be registered with different names in different parts of the country. "Registration is done mainly to conserve the local germplasm in their native tract/place for any future use, particularly for research and development purpose. For instance, if a native breed has more disease resistant or heat resistant capacity, the genes of this breed could be used to develop a new breed with these characteristics," Deka said. "To conserve local germplasm it is important to educate the farmers in those areas so that they do not cross the indigenous pigs with improved pig to get better productive. This cross breeding would dilute the genetic make of indigenous pigs and they may lose their good characteristics in due course of time. It is recommended to breed the registered pigs among themselves. To improve productivity of the registered pigs, farmers can breed better quality male and female pigs (selective breeding) within the same breed." He, however, said conservation of the indigenous germplasm would be difficult if the farmers are not given incentives by the government as the production of these breeds is poor (the growth performance is much less than cross bred or exotic pigs) in the form of extension services, farm inputs or market. "The pork of these pigs deserve a niche market for remunerative price. Higher price could be justified by the fact that pork of local pigs are perceived by consumers as tastier than pork of cross bred pigs," he added. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104526.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/cbfb1b61eb13995a9f85af176bcb879016ac2bfd446af3906b48ff8482bd172f.json |
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"Roshan Kumar"
] | 2016-08-27T22:51:34 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | The 12 students from Nalanda University's first batch, who passed out today, were overwhelmed at getting their degrees and pained at having to leave Rajgir, a place they fell in love with in the past two years. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160828%2Fjsp%2Fbihar%2Fstory_104863.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160828/jsp/bihar/story_104863.jsp/../../../images/28bhrNU3.jpg;jsessionid=2CE959DA1FB8E5A80062ED3B0207DF3B | en | null | Adios Nalanda, hello future | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | GRADUATES PLAN TEACHING, EXCAVATIONS AND MORE he students and guests at the first convocation of Nalanda University in Rajgir on Saturday.
Picture by Nagendra Kumar Singh Rajgir, Aug. 27: The 12 students from Nalanda University's first batch, who passed out today, were overwhelmed at getting their degrees and pained at having to leave Rajgir, a place they fell in love with in the past two years. Students of the Class of 2016 - as they are also referred to - were admitted to the School of Historical Studies and School of Ecology and Environment Studies. Among them were two foreign students - Akiro Nakamura from Japan and Ngawang Jamtsho from Bhutan. With Akiro and Ngawang in the School of Historical Studies were Shaashi Ahlawat from Bahadurgarh (Haryana) and Pavani Sai Ram Uppuluri from Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh). Shaashi and Sana Salah from Kolkata, the latter a student of the School of Ecology and Environment Studies, received the Chancellor gold medal for their academic performance. Shaashi, who had BTech degree in IT, said: "Many were confused when I opted for historical studies after IT. But it was my interest." Shaashi (24) takes interest in art history, specifically South Asian Buddhist Art. She is passionate about making use of her computer technology background in art history to make art-material traces from South Asia more accessible to the masses. She will soon join the Rajgir Archaeological Survey Project and also pursue her PhD. Sana is "devoted to the protection of animals" and wants to pursue research in biodiversity, agriculture and sustainability. "I will soon move to Tokyo University for my PhD," Sana said. She now works with the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) as a programme specialist. "The programmes at Nalanda University engage in inter-disciplinary modes of learning, aimed at fostering research in local, regional and global issues," Sana said. Ngawang, the student from Bhutan, plans to return to the Institute of Language and Culture Studies, Taktse, Royal University of Bhutan . Before joining Nalanda in 2014, Ngawang had taught there for 12 years. "The dynamic teaching and learning process at the ancient Nalanda University had attracted students from across the globe," Ngawang said. "The new Nalanda University's vision is to do the same." The student from Japan, Nakamura, has sounded the Archaeological Survey of India in Delhi and Nagpur for a joint excavation by an Indian and Japanese team of Mansar ruins in Nagpur. "Present day Nalanda University is an ideal place to pursue archaeology and historical studies, specially because it is close to Nalanda and the Telhara ruins." | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160828/jsp/bihar/story_104863.jsp | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/6af538a0ab101972f15af19fb7099b0d1acf2fc3ce87bfb064259e26cbd6065a.json |
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"Our Special Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T22:53:40 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu today requested the Centre to allow the use of advanced landing grounds in the state by civilians. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104686.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Plea for civilian use of ALG | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Guwahati, Aug. 26: Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu today requested the Centre to allow the use of advanced landing grounds in the state by civilians.
He made the request during his meeting with Union defence minister Manohar Parrikar this morning.
The operationalisation of landing grounds at Tawang, Ziro, Aalo, Mechuka, Pasighat, Walong and Tuting in Arunachal Pradesh are under various stages of progress. Construction at Ziro, Mechuka and Pasighat is complete and they were recently operationalised by the air force.
There is a strong demand in the state for dual usage of the landing grounds. Locals feel that the state government provided land for their construction in the hope that civilian aircraft will be allowed to operate. Land connectivity is a big issue in the underdeveloped but strategically located state, which shares its border with China, Myanmar and Bhutan.
Parrikar, according to the Arunachal chief minister's office, has stated in principle that his ministry has no objection to the dual use of the landing grounds. This will be a major boost in facilitating air connectivity, which will pave way for all-round development. Parrikar assured Khandu that he would visit Arunachal Pradesh in October.
Khandu today also met Union minister of state for tourism Mahesh Sharma and pitched for active collaboration in development of high-end and adventure tourism.
While requesting Sharma to guide the state in attracting investment in hotels, resorts, homestays and related infrastructure, Khandu emphasised the need to take up projects to promote pilgrimage tourism in places like Parashuram Kund, Malinithan and Tawang monastery.
Sharma agreed to host a tourism meet soon for Arunachal Pradesh in collaboration with national-level tourism-related bodies to explore and tap its huge tourism potential. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/northeast/story_104686.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/5e61b1f3850b5b58c099606b86ec32e38a4ea1c38677549fea0d6e0ac342b54f.json |
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"Sambit Saha",
"Naresh Jana"
] | 2016-08-26T13:15:34 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Trinamul's stern stand on two leaders fighting over control of the Nimpura industrial zone in Kharagpur, which has 15-odd factories employing over 20,000 people, has raised expectations among businessmen that the Mamata Banerjee government will not tolerate impediments to industrialisation. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fbengal%2Fstory_104604.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/bengal/story_104604.jsp/../../../images/26bengaltata.jpg;jsessionid=2DACCB9018A9BF5D94E5316537C3F6D0 | en | null | Stern action on infighting raises industry hope | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Tata Metaliks DI Pipes workers wait outside the factory as Trinamul leaders and the management hold a meeting inside on Thursday. After the meeting, the INTTUC union at the factory was dissolved. Picture by Saikat Santra Aug. 25: Trinamul's stern stand on two leaders fighting over control of the Nimpura industrial zone in Kharagpur, which has 15-odd factories employing over 20,000 people, has raised expectations among businessmen that the Mamata Banerjee government will not tolerate impediments to industrialisation. Yesterday, the ruling party removed Kharagpur I block committee president Shaktipada Mondal and warned local civic chairman Jahar Pal in an unprecedented move to rein in trouble-makers after their supporters clashed in the 16sqkm industrial zone. "Infighting over control of an area or a trade union is common in Trinamul. Such skirmishes have caused innumerable problems for industrial units. But I cannot recall such firm action in the past five years," a senior Nabanna official said. Yesterday afternoon, supporters of Mondal and Pal had come to blows in front of the Tata Metaliks factory, which halted work at the plant for nearly an hour. After the Tata Metaliks authorities called up police, they not only intervened to restore normality but also informed the district leadership of Trinamul, urging it to take action. "We keep getting such phone calls from the region. The chief minister is sensitive about the industrial areas in Kharagpur. Mondal and Pal have been creating trouble in the area for long. We told local leaders that they should act or else we would inform the chief minister's office," a senior police officer said. As follow-up action, the local Trinamul leadership today disbanded the labour union led by Mondal at the Tata Metaliks DI Pipes Ltd unit. Mondal today claimed he stepped down as block committee president on his own because of health reasons. Pal said he had not been warned by the party. A senior district Trinamul leader said Mamata's "zero tolerance" of industrial unrest in her second term as chief minister was yielding results. "Action had to be taken promptly. Both leaders have been told to detach themselves from labour movements in Kharagpur. The chief minister has said those indulging in factional feuds in the name of labour movements and hampering industry have to be expelled," he said. Till the intervention at the Nimpura industrial zone, the one-upmanship between Mondal and Pal had spelt trouble for several units like Tata Metaliks, Rashmi Metaliks and Tata Metaliks DI Pipes Ltd. Such turf war over the control of Trinamul trade union units has inconvenienced companies such as Durgapur Steel Plant, Durgapur Projects Ltd, Haldia Petrochemicals, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and South Asian Petrochem too. However, never before had Trinamul taken such stern measures. "The way the Nimpura trouble was dealt with is exemplary. It will certainly create the right environment for industry. We must thank the chief minister for taking such a tough stand," said an official of one of the eight operational metallurgical units in the region. An official of one of the companies said the management had tried to deal with the situation locally, but the word reached Nabanna. "It (the factional feud) was an irritant that we could do without but our company did not escalate the matter politically. The local administration was obviously aware of the developments," he said. Trinamul sources attributed the urgency to the "dire need for industry in Bengal". They said hiccups such as the one in Nimpura were not welcome days ahead of the chief minister's trip to Germany to woo industry with an eye on the state's business summit in January next year. "It is clear the chief minister doesn't want to face uncomfortable questions at the summit or at any industry meet. The administration and the party are aware of that," a Trinamul source said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/bengal/story_104604.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/bb7f07efd6500a6d4d5940d2e1a1200ff8810d261a53641c1ab63f7361682a8e.json |
[
"Rining Lyngdoh"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:38 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | A state-level committee has given its approval to all project proposals submitted by the Garo Hills Autonomous District Councils (GHADC) for utilising funds released by New Delhi as special assistance grant. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104520.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Panel nod to GHADC proposals | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Shillong, Aug. 25: A state-level committee has given its approval to all project proposals submitted by the Garo Hills Autonomous District Councils (GHADC) for utilising funds released by New Delhi as special assistance grant.
However, the committee has not been able to approve projects of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC).
While the JHADC had submitted the proposals without estimates, the KHADC is yet to submit its project proposals. "Of the three ADCs, the committee has approved only the project proposals submitted by the GHADC in today's meeting," Meghalaya chief secretary K.S. Kropha, who is the chairman of the state-level committee, said today.
The NDA government had released altogether Rs 267.40 crore as special assistance grant for the three ADCs in Meghalaya on February 18 this year. While Rs 133.12 crore was meant for the KHADC, Rs 100.71 crore was for the GHADC and and Rs 33.57 crore for the JHADC.
He said the JHADC has been asked to re-submit their project proposals along with detailed estimates, adding that the KHADC also still has time to submit the list of its projects and detailed estimates.
The chief secretary said the state-level committee would again meet on September 16 to discuss the project proposals of the district councils. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104520.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/de9ce53da27b75342391ba329b96607dfc19c3746bf85df8d3928e59b3c6ba8e.json |
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"Dev Raj"
] | 2016-08-26T13:03:21 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is finding the current Bihar floods more challenging than the Kashmir floods of 2014 and Chennai floods of 2015 and is battling hard to reach relief measures to residents. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fbihar%2Fstory_104492.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/bihar/story_104492.jsp/../../../images/bhr6.jpg;jsessionid=E371F6E956F1B42C04AFD79BC8FDEDFF | en | null | Kashmir, Chennai were easier: NDRF | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is finding the current Bihar floods more challenging than the Kashmir floods of 2014 and Chennai floods of 2015 and is battling hard to reach relief measures to residents. The force has so far pitched in 21 teams of 900 personnel, operating from Buxar to Katihar along the Ganga, rescued over 18,000 marooned people and distributed relief material. "We find the Bihar floods more challenging than Kashmir or Chennai floods because of the sheer expanse of flooded area, volume of water and the swift river current," NDRF deputy inspector general S.S. Guleria said. "The floods in Kashmir or Chennai, too, were disastrous, but those were mostly confined to urban areas and the water receded in a few days. In Bihar it is just the opposite." The vast expanse of water has distorted landmarks and made it difficult for rescue teams to reach villages that are calling out for help or places under immediate threat of getting washed away. "It is like a desert, when it comes to finding our way," NDRF commandant Vijay Sinha said. "Even the local guides accompanying us on rescue missions are confused. This is because earlier they travelled by road or marked paths. But now they cannot see anything, as everything is under water." Vijay said the current was so strong that controlling their inflatable, rubberised motorboats and negotiating the river was a tough task, irrespective of whether they were moving upstream or downstream. The forces also face obstacles operating in rural areas as the marooned people want their cattle, too, to be evacuated and NDRF boats are too small for bovines to be loaded safely. "People expect our personnel to save their cattle too, but our boats are not equipped for it," an NDRF official told The Telegraph on the condition of anonymity. "At times they refuse to come with us if they have to leave their cattle behind. We have taken a few bigger boats from the Bihar government, but their shape is unsuitable for rescuing cattle." The force's quick reaction teams are also helping evacuate snakebite victims, rushing them to hospital. Six snakebite victims were rescued in Bakhtiyarpur, Patna district on Thursday. State government officials clarified that, so far, there had not been any snakebite deaths during this flood. The force has so far evacuated six pregnant women, of which one - Roshni Devi of Birpur village in Vaishali district's Raghopur diara - gave birth to a boy while being taken to hospital. She was helped by NDRF's paramedics and two women from her village who accompanied her on the boat. Roshni and her newborn were later admitted to Mahnar primary health centre in Vaishali district. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/bihar/story_104492.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/8c01f160c6c9b9a2f275a471c370a3e109a23584378f61191cb24ff50dbd206e.json |
[
"Our Special Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-27T20:59:03 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Manas Bhuniya today said he would demand the removal of Bengal unit president Adhir Chowdhury and Opposition leader Abdul Mannan, a day after the state leadership recommended the rebel MLA's suspension. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160828%2Fjsp%2Fbengal%2Fstory_104927.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160828/jsp/bengal/story_104927.jsp/../../../images/28manas.jpg;jsessionid=887A18B693FD021332BAB8F0124DAC6A | en | null | Manas guns for Adhir, Mannan | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Manas Bhuniya
Calcutta, Aug. 27: Manas Bhuniya today said he would demand the removal of Bengal unit president Adhir Chowdhury and Opposition leader Abdul Mannan, a day after the state leadership recommended the rebel MLA's suspension.
"I am going to write to our supreme leader, Sonia Gandhi, and send a copy to national vice-president Rahul Gandhi, demanding the removal of the state president and the leader of the Opposition," said Bhuniya, who has refused to step down from the post of Assembly standing committee on public accounts chairman despite repeated requests by the state unit.
Bhuniya, a six-time MLA from Sabang in West Midnapore, said he would suggest the names of Farakka MLA Mainul Haque or Malda South MP Abu Hasem Khan Chowdhury as possible replacements for Adhir. For the leader of the Opposition's post, Bhuniya said he would recommend Baghmundi MLA Nepal Mahato.
"The Congress is standing at the crossroads. It is faced with an unprecedented situation - numerous leaders, MLAs and other elected representatives are leaving the party. This is because of the arrogance of the Adhir-Mannan lobby," Bhuniya said.
Bhuniya, who has accused Adhir and Mannan of criminal intimidation, said the lobby was attempting a gradual "Leftisation" of the Congress and "destroying the party from within".
"If the high command does not act against them immediately, we will face great danger in the future," he added.
Mannan dubbed Bhuniya's comments "laughable". Adhir could not be reached on his cellphone. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160828/jsp/bengal/story_104927.jsp | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/c17c5cea19893b887e1314d34d5493e6acbb1d4afa147274fe32505ac840ad8b.json |
[
"Joy Sengupta"
] | 2016-08-26T22:51:26 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | A suave woman pickpocket, who looks much younger than her 35 years and leads a lavish lifestyle, ran out of luck and landed in the police's net at Patna Junction on Thursday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fbihar%2Fstory_104726.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Smooth criminal lands in cop net | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | A suave woman pickpocket, who looks much younger than her 35 years and leads a lavish lifestyle, ran out of luck and landed in the police's net at Patna Junction on Thursday. But then Kulsum Khatoon is no ordinary pickpocket. Clad in a neat pair of jeans and shirt, she travels only in AC train compartments and puts up in AC rooms in decent hotels across Bihar. She ensures not to spend more than 10 to 15 days in each city. She catches the train for her next destination. Cops were interrogating the resident of Nanpur village under the jurisdiction of Basopatti police station of Sitamarhi district on Friday. Pramod Kumar, the station house officer of Government Railway Police station at Patna Junction, said on Friday: "This is the third time I have arrested her, the first being in Muzaffarpur in 2010 and the second in Hajipur. When we nabbed Kulsum yesterday, we offered to rehabilitate her once out of jail. But she flatly refused and said she would resume picking pockets. She even threatened to implicate us if we insisted further." Police said Kulsum had worked hard on her appearance to look young. "The woman is aged around 35 years but looks very young. She said she regularly works out and has a planned diet and visits beauty parlours regularly. Her dressing sense is quite western. The idea is to fox the police. Kulsum has been in the profession for more than six years. The woman tours various cities of Bihar like Patna, Muzaffarpur, Hajipur and Begusarai and operates mainly around railway stations. For example, once Kulsum is in Patna, she puts up at a decent hotel near the station for around 10 days. She starts picking pockets right away before settling her bills and leaving for another city," said an officer, preferring anonymity. Following Kulsum's arrest on Thursday, she was found to have put up in an AC room in a hotel for more than a week. The officer added: "Kulsum operates with the help of accomplices. She picks pockets but passes on the wallets to her aides, whom the police are trying to track down. She has her set of advocates, who help her obtain bail. She has been sent to jail now." | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/bihar/story_104726.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/5ca0979fc764ef3c9c72e84d23132151eb091685e41dad50a0147f53876a367e.json |
[
"Preetam B. Choudhury"
] | 2016-08-26T22:53:56 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Forest minister Pramila Rani Brahma said the state government has planned to regenerate 100 hectares of degraded forestland in each district of the state. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104720.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/northeast/story_104720.jsp/../../../images/26regPramila_184957.jpg;jsessionid=0125A1EE447F535C7AF59465218850FC | en | null | Govt plan to reclaim forests | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Pramila Rani Brahma at the plantation drive at Ultapani forest range. Telegraph picture Kokrajhar, Aug. 26: Forest minister Pramila Rani Brahma said the state government has planned to regenerate 100 hectares of degraded forestland in each district of the state. Participating in a plantation programme organised by Bodoland Students Union yesterday at Ultapani forest range under Haltugaon forest division along the Indo-Bhutan border here in Kokrajhar, the forest minister expressed serious concern over the largescale destruction of forest wealth and wildlife across the state. "It is sad to see the scale of destruction of forest cover in these parts. So many beautiful trees are felled and logs taken away, destroying the natural resources," Brahma said and called upon the youth to play a proactive role in protecting the forest. Once known for evergreen trees, the forest cover in Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri, bordering Bhutan, is diminishing owing to rampant felling of trees and encroachment. Sources said the encroachment could be much higher at 70-75 per cent, though the official record shows over 40 per cent. According to an estimation and the records available with the department, over 445.02 square km forest in the BTC is encroached. The total area under forest cover in the BTC is 3,466.77 square km out of which reserve forest and proposed reserve forest is 2,531 square km and 264.66 square km respectively. The Haltugaon division of Kokrajhar district has the highest record of encroachment of forestland with 14,538.41 hectares being encroached upon. Brahma said the department has taken several steps to regain the forest wealth by taking up plantation programmes. "A 100-hectare area in each district will be taken up for plantation," she said. Brahma said the union, a students' wing of the Bodoland People's Front, has been entrusted with the task of carrying out plantation and protection of the green cover at Ultapani forest. She said the department has plans of recovering the forest area by evicting encroachers and through plantation drives. "Encroachers will be evicted. The department officials were given instructions to take steps for eviction," she said, adding that the department is also planning to rehabilitate local landless people residing in forestland. The minister planted agarsapling in the presence of principal chief conservator of forest A.K. Singh, forest officials and members of the student union. Singh said the forest department has been working to conserve forest wealth and wildlife so that natural beauty and conservation could be sustained. Brahma has been visiting forest areas personally to assess the ground situation and has also ordered the department officials to be on guard. The scenario, however, remains the same. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/northeast/story_104720.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/345f82f734cd2562b07c92adfc5916a8ca0f59ef69bafe0378c7b4a7ad26104c.json |
[
"Raj Kumar"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:15 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Harmu Road in Ranchi, the arterial approach to the state secretariat, choked for nearly four hours on Thursday as 1,000-odd non-tribals protested against a court order that the state government began executing two days ago by vacating homes built on tribal land. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104458.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104458.jsp/../../../images/26RanHarmu10.jpg;jsessionid=EB9BE0CB4CE88F8043349884FBC8C19B | en | null | Traffic freeze in capital | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | 3-hour protest by non-tribals to protect homes Police take to lathicharge at Bharat Mata Chowk on Harmu Road in Ranchi on Thursday. Picture by Hardeep Singh Harmu Road in Ranchi, the arterial approach to the state secretariat, choked for nearly four hours on Thursday as 1,000-odd non-tribals protested against a court order that the state government began executing two days ago by vacating homes built on tribal land. While students and office-goers were spared the ordeal as schools and government establishments were closed on the occasion of Janmashtami, other commuters were stranded at various pressure points from 8.30am. At least 10 persons, including women, were injured when police used "mild force" to free the thoroughfare around noon. Trouble began brewed early in the morning. The protesters, mostly residents of Yamuna Nagar in Hehal, trooped to Harmu Road chanting slogans against chief minister Raghubar Das. Around 8.45am, they blocked the artery near Allahabad Bank, disrupting traffic. An hour later, the mob moved to Sahajanand Chowk, 150 metres away. And, finally, around 10.45am, the agitation reached Bharat Mata Chowk, some 800 metres from Sahajanand Chowk. Tyres were burnt to deter vehicular movement and slogans raised against the state government for evicting "bona fide residents" who bought land from tribals decades ago after paying due compensation. When 100 policemen from three thanas, under subdivisional magistrate Aditya Kumar Anand, tried to disperse the protesters, they faced stone-pelting. Sukhdeonagar OC Nawal Kishore Singh, who camped on the spot with his Argora counterpart Rati Bhan Singh and Kotwali OC Vijay Kumar Singh, said repeated warnings went unheeded. "We had to use mild force to quell the agitation and normalise traffic movement," he added. An eyewitness, however, claimed that the protesters were badly beaten and many had to run away leaving their shoes and slippers behind. "The injured didn't need hospitalisation though," the source said. Yogendra Dubey, a resident of Yamuna Nagar, said non-tribals were angry because the circle officer of Hehal locked nine houses built on tribal land following a ruling of the scheduled area regulation court, asking the government to restore tribal land to original owners. "One such owner, William Tirkey, was not ready to accept the keys, saying he had sold his land without any pressure and had received proper compensation too, but the circle officer kept citing court order," Dubey said. Subdivisional magistrate Anand conceded the crackdown since Tuesday. "The administration's job is to follow court orders. People are free to challenge the order in higher court," he said. Hehal circle officer Anil Kumar Singh said the eviction drive was being conducted in tribal interest. "Under the CNT Act, non-tribals cannot purchase tribal land. Hence, the court order. The special court was established to protect tribal land," he said, adding that before the houses were locked, current owners were notified. Former HRD minister Bandhu Tirkey, who is fighting for the return of tribal land, refused to comment on "any action being taken on court order". But, former women's commission member Vasvi Kiro dubbed the exercise anti-people. "It is an attempt to create a divide between poor tribals and non-tribals. If the government were really serious about restoring tribal land, it would have targeted unused land in HEC area first instead of homes of underprivileged people. The government is trying to thwart protests against amendments in the CNT and SPT Act, which if implemented will allow tribal land to be used for commercial purposes," Kiro said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104458.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/659634d84568b1066d08560fb9619be35258a73a6603b33ebd9e6c15f522caef.json |
[
"Our Special Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T22:55:06 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj will lead an Indian delegation of politicians, jurists and a bishop to the canonisation of Mother Teresa at the Vatican on September 4, the foreign office confirmed today. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fnation%2Fstory_104778.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Team to Vatican | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | New Delhi, Aug. 26: Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj will lead an Indian delegation of politicians, jurists and a bishop to the canonisation of Mother Teresa at the Vatican on September 4, the foreign office confirmed today.
The foreign ministry also indicated Sushma would likely meet her Italian counterpart during the visit.
The Indian and Italian foreign ministers have not met in four years and no cabinet minister has travelled to Italy in this period, following tensions rooted in the killing of two Kerala fishermen by two Italian marines in early 2012.
Sushma's meeting with her Italian counterpart would represent a major ice-breaker between the nations that were traditional friends in key strategic sectors, including defence.
Sushma will be aided by Sujata Mehta, secretary (west) in the foreign ministry. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/nation/story_104778.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/b61ceccf85644e76a57858e0da573ceae8e1ad695100da94588a165c62de1fe7.json |
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"Our Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T22:53:15 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Walk into the police station, take a seat at the reception, have a glass of water, if you want to, before being greeted by a smiling policeman. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104662.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/jharkhand/story_104662.jsp/../../../images/27jamflats2_192526(1).jpg;jsessionid=9431B4A080E90F1A5DB764AE589BB902 | en | null | CM promises smart urban thanas | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | CCTV camera vigil, separate lock-ups for men & women CM Raghubar Das launches the infrastructure projects via a cellphone in the presence of state police housing corporation MD KS Meena in Golmuri on Friday; and (above) the new apartment blocks for constables and havildars. (Bhola Prasad) Walk into the police station, take a seat at the reception, have a glass of water, if you want to, before being greeted by a smiling policeman. Such a warm experience awaits residents of Jharkhand if the chief minister's plans to create smart thanas sees the light of day. Raghubar Das, in Jamshedpur on Friday to inaugurate two G+8 apartments for havildars and constables at Golmuri Police Lines, announced that in the next one year, thanas of the steel city and capital Ranchi will turn smart, boasting all amenities, starting from a separate reception area for visitors to CCTV cameras in lock-ups. "People coming to police stations should not face any inconvenience. The government is working on a plan to make all urban police stations of major cities smart in a phase-wise manner. In the first phase, police stations in Ranchi and Jamshedpur will be covered, followed by Dhanbad and Bokaro in the second phase," said Das. To begin with, nine of Ranchi's 19 urban police stations - Doranda, Namkum, Kotwali, Kanke, Jagannathpur, Argora, Lower Bazar, Chutia and Lalpur - will undergo the makeover. In Jamshedpur, which has 18 thanas in urban areas, the number will be eight. They are Bistupur, Sakchi, Golmuri, Kadma, Azadnagar, Jugsalai, Parsudih and Birsanagar. According to sources in Jharkhand Police Housing Corporation (JPHCL), the smart police stations will have elaborate seating arrangement with lights, fans, toilets and drinking water facility in the reception room where a visitor can wait in comfort. This apart, there will be CCTV cameras in lock-ups and corridors, separate lock-ups for women and men, proper barracks for policemen and parking space for visitors etc. "The tender process is on. We hope to complete the job in the next one year," said ADGP and managing director of JPHCL K.S. Meena, who was also present at the ceremony. The chief minister also announced a residential school for children of police jawans posted in rebel-hit areas. "Our government is committed to providing all forms of support to our jawans, who are fighting Naxalites in the rural hinterland. We are in the process of selecting land near Ranchi for the residential school that will have infrastructure on a par with the state's best cradles," Das added. Instructions had been also given to the home department for improving infrastructure at all police barracks. "The police department will identify barracks that have broken boundary walls or poor roads and other infrastructure problems. These will be repaired in phases," the chief minister said. JPHCL's Meena said that directives had been issued to all the SPs to submit details about infrastructure requirements in police barracks. "In the first phase, we will repair facilities in Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Hazaribagh, Deogarh and JAP-10 (the women battalion is positioned in Ranchi)," Meena said. Earlier, Das inaugurated online four quarters for policemen in Jaraikela (West Singhbhum), fortified police stations at Anandpur, Keraikala and Kiriburu (all in West Singhbhum), Mohammadganj and Pipra (both in Palamau), nine-storeyed buildings for sub-inspector and inspector-rank officers in Ranchi and Bokaro, and a four-storeyed building in Daltonganj.<>The total cost of all these projects is pegged at Rs 27 crore. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/jharkhand/story_104662.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/c52e49bb944fe92f87ca4b7387f944b0730262c69e29b17256b93a544999559a.json |
[
"Bikash Sinha"
] | 2016-08-26T22:57:03 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Of the four fundamental forces of nature, gravity is the weakest and the most common. Yet it is not understood why it exists at all except for convenience, that is, so that objects do not float all the time. We are able to stand erect because of gravity, the earth moves around the sun because of gravity; there are many examples of the manifestation of gravity in the world around. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fopinion%2Fstory_104645.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/opinion/story_104645.jsp/../../../images/27editkhush.jpg | en | null | A matter of gravity | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Of the four fundamental forces of nature, gravity is the weakest and the most common. Yet it is not understood why it exists at all except for convenience, that is, so that objects do not float all the time. We are able to stand erect because of gravity, the earth moves around the sun because of gravity; there are many examples of the manifestation of gravity in the world around. All the fundamental forces have a unique property and that is their duality - the wave-particle duality that is yet to be proved. The carrier of electromagnetism is light, and we shall see later that other carrier particles with an associated field of force have the same property of duality - wave-particle duality. The particles can behave as wave and at the same time as particle. Gravity was discovered very early in 1687 by a young man by the name of Isaac Newton. In the falling of an apple (they say) from a tree, the genius of Newton discovered gravity where the force of gravity is directly proportional to the product of the masses of the particles attracted and also inversely proportional to the square of distance between them; the calculation involves the Newtonian gravitational constant 'G'. That is all we knew about gravity until very recently and that is the brief history of gravitational wave. Light particles called photons are the carriers of electromagnetic force; radioactivity consists of alpha, beta and gamma rays, and when combined with electromagnetism, W and Z bosons are the carriers of the combined forces, electromagnetism and weak interaction, and finally, simply put, mesons are carriers of the strong force of the nucleus. The wave behaviour of all the fields of force except of gravity has already been discussed and well established. The particles of all the fields are well known by now; except gravity. Gravity has not been in our domain of discoveries - so far, it just is there. Gravitational waves are difficult to detect - they are so feeble. The earth is shifted by 10-16 centimetres by the gravitational wave discovered by LIGO or the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. We don't know anything about gravitation yet. Gravity, however, has not been that weak throughout the history of the universe. Upto about 10-42 seconds after the Big Bang (one micro second is 10-6 second, 10-42 will therefore means 42 zeros after the (-) sign: it is really a mathematical reality rather than just reality) gravity was so strong that classical laws fail, and we have to apply quantum mechanics with no clear idea as to how to do it. The gravity wave has been discovered however. On February 11, 2016 the LIGO announced the result that there is gravitational existence from the same lecture theatre where the results of the Higgs Boson project were announced in July 2012. Both the announcements met with the thunderous applause. How is the gravitational wave generated? Two giant black holes (picture), one being among the biggest we know so far, were about to merge on February 11; the gravitational waves they generated were detected on earth. The observation is a revolution from a very different point of view. LIGO is neither an optical telescope nor is it a radio telescope, it is an interferometer. An optical telescope depends entirely on the light emanating from the object one is observing. A radio telescope depends on the radio waves emanating from the object of observation. But this weird LIGO depends on a ray of light interfering with another - certainly a giant revolution in observational astronomy. From Galileo to today - the revolution changed the telescope to an interferometer. LIGO is a revolution in the history of 500 years of observational astronomy, since the Chinese first observed the first supernova explosion with the naked eye in the 16th century. When one ray of light interacts or, rather, interferes with another ray of light it is called interference. One gravitational wave, when it interacts with another gravitational wave it leads to LIGO. Interference, in this case, led to the discovery of the gravitational wave. Millions of light years (light travelling in one year is one light year: 1.86,000x60x60x24x365 = 5.87x1012 miles) away live these two black holes, and they are merging and we on earth are observing. Albert Einstein discovered the general theory of relativity and predicted gravitational waves. It has been a long time, people have tried repeatedly and failed. After 20 years of intense high powered technology, LIGO has now discovered gravitational wave - a remarkable journey by a remarkable set of people. It is of so small an effect that to discover it must be a great thrill. It is lucky to have access to such gigantic black holes: one can just about guess that these black holes have some connection with the Big Bang itself. Such black holes, millions of light years away cannot be detected by radio or optical telescope but LIGO with its fantastic sensitivity will detect their gravitational waves. Einstein, while trying to establish the general theory of relativity, left a constant of integration in the integral, known as cosmological constant. It is the cosmological constant which is responsible for the accelerating universe as was recently discovered. The universe is such a busy place - with all the elementary cosmic particles traversing with the speed of light. Now, there are gravitational waves oscillating from one end of the cosmos to the other, some are from the very beginning of the universe, some light rays are bursting with enormously high energy, a creation of the cosmos and its inhabitants. The awesomeness of the universe leaves one speechless with splendour and stark beauty. The discovery of gravitational waves is simply fantastic. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/opinion/story_104645.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/653507d047bfe1a522331946ef1be45b1ad416b6e7c4fab55de720c0504443df.json |
[
"Alamgir Hossain"
] | 2016-08-27T20:58:55 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Firoza Bibi was sitting in one corner of the bed around 12.30pm, attending to her two-month-old baby who is admitted to Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital with respiratory distress. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160828%2Fjsp%2Fbengal%2Fstory_104929.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160828/jsp/bengal/story_104929.jsp/../../../images/28fire26_183753.jpg;jsessionid=6F9BB9402263A12E0C04B8A9F65C73A5 | en | null | Flight of mother with sick baby | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | The parents of Pallabi Mondal, the baby who died at the hospital Behrampore, Aug. 27: Firoza Bibi was sitting in one corner of the bed around 12.30pm, attending to her two-month-old baby who is admitted to Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital with respiratory distress. Suddenly, thick smoke billowed into the second-floor paediatric ward through the windows and there was panic and confusion all around. Picking up her son, Shamiul Islam, she ran out with the others. Never before in her life had Firoza, in her early 30s, felt so helpless. This was the first time she had come to Behrampore and she could not see her husband anywhere. Firoza, a resident of Suti, 70km from Behrampore, rushed out of the hospital and sat under a tree, holding her baby tight and breaking down. When she returned to the paediatric ward, which is above the room where the fire broke out, she saw her husband, farmer Ketabuddin Sheikh, sitting beside the bed and crying. "I thought my wife and child had died," Ketabuddin said. The Telegraph spoke to Firoza about her ordeal: The room suddenly filled with smoke and everybody else in the ward began running out. There was a lot of shouting and screaming. At first, I didn't realise what had happened. I asked another woman. "A fire has broken out," she told me. I panicked. I didn't know anything about the hospital and I had no clue where the exit was. I picked up my son and began following the others who were rushing out of the ward. While running, I tripped but thankfully I did not fall. Holding onto my baby, I sat down. When the rush had eased a bit, I walked towards the staircase. It was cramped with people. There were mothers with children in their arms. There were patients from other departments. There were relatives of patients who were running up to evacuate their loved ones. It was difficult to move. Like the others, I pushed my way through the crowd. I feared for my son's life. He had been admitted to Jangipur sub-divisional hospital for three days. The doctors referred Shamiul to this hospital and we arrived last evening. He is being treated for respiratory distress and I feared he might suffocate in the crowd. Somehow I managed to come out of the hospital. I began looking for my husband, who I knew was somewhere in the hospital compound. But even after looking everywhere for half an hour, I could not spot him. Feeling helpless and drained, I sat down under a tree. I had never come to Behrampore before. Clutching my baby, I broke down. The situation was brought under control after about an hour and I walked back to the ward. I was relieved to see my husband sitting beside the bed. He was crying. He had thought we had died. Later, a doctor saw my baby and said he was fine. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160828/jsp/bengal/story_104929.jsp | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/c1713822697124035898acad0f15abdef139e5078c59a0356ed73352c14ffd17.json |
[
"Praduman Choubey"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:47 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | An ATM, which was stolen from a commercial hub of Dhanbad in the wee hours of Thursday, was recovered from a colliery around 500 metres away in the afternoon. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104477.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Stolen ATM with Rs 7 lakh found in mine | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | An ATM, which was stolen from a commercial hub of Dhanbad in the wee hours of Thursday, was recovered from a colliery around 500 metres away in the afternoon. The cash - over Rs 7 lakh was in the ATM at the time of the theft - appeared to be intact too. The stolen machine was one of the two white label Indicash ATMs set up by Tata Communications Payment Solutions Limited (TCPSL) at a shopping complex at the junction of Katras Kendua and Kendua Rajaganj in Sijua Nayamore area under Tetulmari police station. A white label ATM is maintained by non-banking entities like TCPSL. According to RBI guidelines, such ATMs cannot carry any bank logo and hence, called while label. The theft was discovered around 6.30am on Thursday when the shopping complex's owner, Anup Singh, who also has a grocery store located right next to the Indicash ATMs, noticed the shutters of the counter half open and the locks thrown outside. Singh, who let out the premises to TCPSL a year ago, locks the ATM kiosk that does not have any guard around 11pm every night and opens it in the morning in keeping with a police diktat. Hence, he became suspicious and walked inside the ATM kiosk to find one of the two machines missing. He immediately raised an alarm. A team of Tetulmari police, led by officer-in-charge Shankar Sao, rushed to the spot. Security personnel from adjoining police stations like Barora, Ramkanali, East Basuria, Angarpathra and Katras, led by Baghmara DSP Manish Kumar, also arrived around 8am. A dog squad of the local CISF was also brought to the crime site, but it failed to throw up any clue. Police had also detained some local youths as suspects. Rural SP of Dhanbad H.P. Jannardhnan, who visited the spot, said: "The main gate of the ATM counter was locked last night, but we gathered that the stolen ATM was not fixed properly and had a weak base, which worked in favour of the thieves. This was the handiwork of someone, who was fully aware about the poorly fixed base of the machine." Later around 4.30pm, a police team recovered the ATM from a 300-feet deep mine in Tetulmari colliery after an extensive search operation. OC Sao said: "Though the ATM cash box is yet to opened, it is sealed. Prima facie, it appears the cash is intact." At a meeting with bank officials in February this year, former Dhanbad SSP Surendra Kumar Jha had called for deployment of security guards at all ATMs, while ATMs without guards had to be shut at night. The Indicash ATM counter records a moderate footfall of around 200 people every day. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104477.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/4b6e39a6327f6e57e8744b51ef2e45734fcc290e46387cda319c75e1675b0918.json |
[
"Faryal Rumi"
] | 2016-08-26T13:02:56 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Bihar Youth Force and Helping Hand Bihar have jointly launched a portal, gyandeepbookbank.in, to provide text books to underprivileged kids. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fbihar%2Fstory_104483.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/bihar/story_104483.jsp/../../../images/bhr4.jpg;jsessionid=10D5714A05FFCDB9972C40A7E52E45D5 | en | null | Donate a book, nurture a kid's life | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | A stock of books collected by the two organisations.
Picture by Ranjeet Kumar Dey
Bihar Youth Force and Helping Hand Bihar have jointly launched a portal, gyandeepbookbank.in, to provide text books to underprivileged kids. The two civil society organisations have approached private schools requesting the authorities to urge their students to provide their used books of previous classes to a book bank, which in turn would be provided to poor kids. The organisations have joined hands to create a book bank for delivering free books to schoolchildren of underprivileged sections. Under this initiative, more than 3,000 books have been collected. The organisation will start donating the books by the year-end. Rishikesh Narayan Singh, the mentor of Bihar Youth Force, said the idea is to connect children to the world of books who cannot afford to buy those. "Good education always requires a good source of knowledge. Incomplete knowledge is somehow equivalent to no education, and most of the times the reason is lack of resources. Since underprivileged areas have their limitations, a book bank has been started where they can get the resources," he said. He added that they are planning to launch it in a systematic manner. "By the first week of September, we will start 10 book collection centres in areas like Boring Road, Kankerbagh, Ashok Rajpath, Bailey Road, Gandhi Maidan, Patliputra and Raja Bazaar. Around 50 members of both organisations are executing the task of collecting books," said Rishikesh. Akansha Abhishek, the convener of Helping Hand Bihar, said: "So far, BD Public School, Loyola High School and Notre Dame Academy have provided the books and stationeries for the underprivileged kids and also promised to give assistance in future. Our target is to collect more than 1 lakh books and distribute them to institutions having students from underprivileged section. The idea was conceptualised by former director-general of police Abhayanand." One can donate books online by filling the required fields on gyandeepbookbank.in. Members of the organisation will collect books, take what is valuable and distribute it through schools to children who do not have access to it. Shaurya Pratap Singh, a resident of Ashiana Nagar has donated around 100 books. He believes it is a unique literacy programme that distributes books to needy children. "Our education system is in bad shape, we need to encourage such ideas by helping these people. I just did what was in my hands. I also asked my friends and neighbours to donate books to the bank instead of selling it to scrap dealers," said Singh. Tanvi, a Class VIII student of Notre Dame Academy, said she will be proud if her used books help other students gain knowledge. Along with drawing books, she has also donated colours and stationeries. "I have a good collection of story books and poems which I donated in the hope that some kids might like this and admire it," she added. Brother Satheesh K. Don, the principal of Loyola High School, said: "The school administration liked the initiative taken by the civil society organisations. We have put up a notice on the school campus urging the students to donate their old books. It will help less privileged kids." | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/bihar/story_104483.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/f1352dfe2101249465116129f60ce88a89fea82e3d8ae084b4088a030441282f.json |
[
"Vivek Nair"
] | 2016-08-28T22:58:58 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | SBI Life Insurance, the joint venture of the State Bank of India and BNP Paribas Cardif, is targeting to become the top private insurer in individual new business premium. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160829%2Fjsp%2Fbusiness%2Fstory_104999.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160829/jsp/business/story_104999.jsp/../../../images/29bus-arijit-basu(3C).jpg | en | null | SBI Life lifts premium bar | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Mumbai, Aug. 28: SBI Life Insurance, the joint venture of the State Bank of India and BNP Paribas Cardif, is targeting to become the top private insurer in individual new business premium. Among the private players, SBI Life is the leader in total new business premium for the last three years. Basu: Aiming big
"We hope to pre-eminently become the top player in the private sector. We already hold the first position in terms of new business - group and individual premium combined. But, in individual business premium, we are the second. Therefore, our endeavour is to become the No.1 player there. Moreover, there are several other quality parameters such as persistency ratio where we would like to lead as well," Arijit Basu, managing director and chief executive officer of SBI Life, told The Telegraph. During the first quarter ended June, SBI Life grew faster than the industry on key parameters. Total new business premium grew 78 per cent to Rs 1,866 crore against a growth of 33 per cent by the industry. One of the key reasons behind the pick-up in both the number of policies sold and premiums obtained has been the strong performance by the company's distribution channels such as agency and bancassurance. Online policy sales also picked up. The company's agency channel (called advisers) have also reported higher productivity. At present, the productivity of its agents in terms of premium is around Rs 2.2 lakh per year compared with Rs 1.6 lakh a couple of years ago. The average agent productivity in the private sector is below Rs 1 lakh. "We undertook several measures with regard to customer engagement, engaging with the distributors and understanding their requirements. We also have frequent training and learning sessions for the advisers. "As a result of our efforts, at a time the overall market was relatively muted and individual agent productivity was bit of a challenge in 2015-16, we had over 15 per cent growth against the industry's minus 5 per cent growth." he said. SBI Life had close to 93,000 advisers at the end of March and plans to add another 10,000 this year. In bancassurance, more than 8,000 branches of the SBI and its associates are now selling SBI Life policies, up from around 4,000 earlier. The company saw its 13-month persistency rising to nearly 78 per cent, a growth of almost 200 basis points over the preceding year. It hopes to cross the 80-per-cent mark this year. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160829/jsp/business/story_104999.jsp | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/888161b894a78ff453bc3fc48617ec1db371247c6c89f6ec76cc984cc8318475.json |
[
"Smita Bhattacharyya"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:06 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Jorhat is turning towards the Prime Minister's Office to get personal, social or economic work done. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104443.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104443.jsp/../../../images/26regPMO.jpg;jsessionid=DF755BBE891154E7D64E580BE036A114 | en | null | Need a drain or passport? Call PMO | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Letters to Modi
Jorhat, Aug. 25: Jorhat is turning towards the Prime Minister's Office to get personal, social or economic work done. For years Ankur Gupta, BJP commissioner of ward 6 under Jorhat Municipal Board, has been trying to get births and deaths registered online in the state, it has now come to fruition. Prashanta Kumar Bordoloi, head of the department civil engineering department of Kaziranga University, moved the PMO against the National Highway of India Development Corporation Limited's lackadaisical attitude towards a lack of drainage system, which was destroying tea and paddy farms on either side of the under-construction four lane highway. Pradeep Kumar Patni Jain, a small savings postal agent, dashed off two letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi complaining about the inordinate delay in receiving passport for his minor daughter and about his apprehensions that postal agents would be dispensed with following the conversion of post offices into post banks. In response to the first letter he got the passport within 10 days from the passport office at Guwahati and in second case, he received a letter forwarded by the finance ministry, which stated that for the time being there were no such proposals. Jorhat Municipal Board ward commission Gupta had handed over a memorandum on various issues, including the tedious process of getting births and deaths certificates, to the Prime minister during his visit to Jorhat in March. "The action taken was quick. The Union ministry of housing and urban poverty alleviation on the PMO's reference wrote a letter to the joint secretary to the government of Assam, urban development department regarding a representation received from me in this regard on April 18," he said. On August 5, that the chairperson of Jorhat Municiapl Board received a letter that from joint director health services, Jorhat, that the director health services, Assam, would conduct a training on CRS software for online registration of births and deaths at the urban health centre in Jorhat district. Therefore, infrastructure facilities like computer, printer with Internet connectivity should be made available. "The process has started and hope that it will be implemented soon all over the state," Gupta said. Bordoloi's letter to the Prime Minister stated: The four-laning of NH 37 is going on from Nagaon to Upper Assam districts, which is passing through the tea and rice bowl of Assam. Sir, Assam tea and paddy are raised side-by-side on the flat alluvial terrain of the Brahmaputra of which tea is a dry foot crop. The precondition of raising tea is the land should have water table below the root zone of the crop, which is 1.0m. To lower the water table, tea estates install a drainage system, of which main drain is minimum 1.5m deep. In the four-laning project, the National Highway Authority is placing culverts just at the land bed level, which needs lowering by another 1.0m to alleviate drainage congestion through rectification of the culvert placing across the four-lane highway under construction. Otherwise, high bed level of the culverts will invite doom for the tea industry." "As soon as they received the letter, I got a visit from an National Highway of India Development Corporation Limited engineer and we found a solution in which the corporation has agreed to make drains on either side, which would flow into nearby rivers or rivulets. Earlier I had written an article on this, approached our MPs but nobody bothered. I am happy that the PMO is taking such a serious note of the people's complaints at the ground level," he said. Jain said he had applied for the passport for his daughter Ridhi at a camp in Jorhat. "For more than seven months my status on the passport office website acknowledged that the documents had been received. I sent several emails to them but there was no response. I sent a letter to the Prime Minister by speed post and in two days time I got a call from the passport office and the process was initiated for my daughter. Within 10 days I received the passport," he said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104443.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/210b6a153706c7fa77b36046308fa1b00d9f8d7e365a6fa0703f58a2c6e35ac9.json |
[
"Vishvendu Jaipuriar"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:36 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | A 1.5km-long bridge that the villagers of Gobindpur panchayat in Chouparan block of Hazaribagh had built on their own with much labour, money and pride has been washed away by rain-fed Koyla river, cutting off 40 hamlets from block and district headquarters. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104452.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104452.jsp/../../../images/26hazbridge.jpg;jsessionid=03AC3850567D5C5F0A71C0C8D8C34789 | en | null | River swallows bridge of toil | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | The submerged bridge at Lahrai village in Chouparan, Hazaribagh, on Thursday. Picture by Vishvendu Jaipuriar Hazaribagh, Aug. 25: A 1.5km-long bridge that the villagers of Gobindpur panchayat in Chouparan block of Hazaribagh had built on their own with much labour, money and pride has been washed away by rain-fed Koyla river, cutting off 40 hamlets from block and district headquarters. While the washout occurred on Tuesday, the news reached district authorities only today with deputy commissioner Ravi Shankar Shukla holding a meeting with officials to take stock of the situation and declaring to visit the place within the next three days. The river, which remains conveniently shallow except for monsoon, cannot be crossed during rains, forcing people to take a 20km detour via neighbouring Koderma district's Chandwara block to reach Chouparan. The villagers wanted an end to this ordeal. With the administration doing little to bail them out and a government project brushed under the carpet, they pooled in Rs 50 lakh from their own pockets, arranged workers, construction materials and earthmovers and readied the link by July. But the bridge lacked one thing - technical expertise. "The new bridge was a boon for us. The block and town could be reached easily, even on four-wheelers, from any of the 40 villages. Taking a boat to cross the river reminded us of the 1996 tragedy, in which a boat capsized, killing six. But see what happened. The bridge got submerged in the river water due to excessive rains over the past few days. We are back to square one," said Triloki Yadav, a resident of Lahrai village who was instrumental in collecting funds and organising people for building the bridge. He added that he informed Barhi MLA Manoj Yadav of their plight. Yadav, who visited the area yesterday, said: "At some points on the bridge, the water level had crossed five feet. I will raise this issue at the district monitoring and vigilance committee meeting to be chaired by Union minister of state for civil aviation Jayant Sinha." Deputy commissioner Shukla said he was looking at alternative arrangements. "When I came to know about the bridge, I had asked engineers to see what could be done from our end to strengthen it. But I was told that the quality of bridge was not good as no technical plan was made for it. We will need a big amount, say Rs 60 crore, to construct a new bridge, which means a clearance is needed from the state government. A detailed project report is already pending with the higher officials in Ranchi." Shukla further said rains had also washed away another bridge at Kandtari in Barkagaon block, prompting them to blacklist the contractor. "We will lodge an FIR soon." Dam gates opened Two sluice gates of Charwa Dam in Katkamsandi block were opened today to release excess water after a nearby checkdam developed a leak. Sources said that the 16-acre checkdam in Godhakkar village was close to town and was the only source of irrigation for three villages, namely Godhakkar, Salmaan and Luta. But after leakage in the morning, water started gushing into Charwa, where water level had already crossed the danger mark because of rains over the last few days. "The 100-acre Charwa reservoir has the capacity to hold water up to 30 feet. With water crossing 40 feet today, two sluice gates had to be opened," said circle officer of Katkamsandi Santosh Kumar Singh. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104452.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/02f01ef9ea88b90d1cdfff0d93d3f3c0eeb99a355a86574697b0490c08a49faa.json |
[
"Mujib Mashal",
"Mohamad Fahim Abed"
] | 2016-08-26T12:59:49 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | An overnight assault on the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul ended with at least 13 persons killed and dozens wounded, after a 10-hour siege in which trapped students hid in terror as gunmen stalked the halls. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fforeign%2Fstory_104550.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Raid kills scholar and students | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Kabul, Aug. 25: An overnight assault on the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul ended with at least 13 persons killed and dozens wounded, after a 10-hour siege in which trapped students hid in terror as gunmen stalked the halls. Abdul Basir Mujahid, a spokesperson for Kabul police, said two gunmen had made it past the university's security after a suicide bomber detonated explosives in a vehicle to clear an entrance. Seven students, three police officers, two university guards and one guard who worked for a school for the blind, just next door to the university, were among the dead. Thirty others were wounded. The bomber and both gunmen were also killed. Khawaja Qamaruddin Sediqi, an adviser at the Afghan ministry of health, provided slightly different figures, saying that 14 persons had been killed and nearly 50 others wounded. President Ashraf Ghani condemned the attack as "barbaric" and described it as an act of enmity against progress and development. By Thursday afternoon, no group had claimed responsibility. Established in 2006, the American University quickly became a prestigious choice for some of Afghanistan's brightest students, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees to men and women alike, with courses taught in English. As insurgents have ramped up their attacks recently against sites associated with foreigners, forcing expatriates in Kabul to restrict their movements, the university has remained an obvious potential target. Among the dead was Naqib Ahmad Khpul-walk, a young lecturer in the university's law department, who had recently completed a master's degree in the US through the Fulbright programme and had returned home to teach. "Your master's degree is still lying in my pile of papers - you told me to get it stamped and approved," one his friends in the US, Ayub Khawreen, wrote in a Facebook post. "My mouth be broken that I encouraged you to return home. But you wouldn't listen to me anyway - you were boiling in your love for the country, and at the end you burned in that." New York Times News Service | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/foreign/story_104550.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/d685b4474270e3699b84e391a69d7a9c50ce6eeb4754df9ae1f1924f77ca39d5.json |
[
"Rajiv Konwar"
] | 2016-08-26T22:53:23 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Militant Ulfa (Independent) today trained its guns on Asam Sahitya Sabha, premier literary body of the state, over the identity of Assamese people. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104689.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/northeast/story_104689.jsp/../../../images/dhruba_204825.jpg;jsessionid=C845C599B54E2B972372D1BC1FFD760B | en | null | Ulfa takes on Sabha chief | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Dhruba Jyoti Borah Guwahati, Aug. 26: Militant Ulfa (Independent) today trained its guns on Asam Sahitya Sabha, premier literary body of the state, over the identity of Assamese people. The militant outfit decried Sabha president Dhruba Jyoti Borah's statement on Tuesday that only by being an Indian can one be an Assamese. "It was insulting to make such a statement from a platform like the Sabha. Such a surprising statement has demeaned the Sabha's stature. It is condemnable," a media release by the outfit's publicity secretary Arunudoi Dohotia said. Borah had made the statement at the foundation day celebration of an educational institute in central Assam's Nagaon district, where he was the chief guest. A source in the Sabha said the educational institute had issued a release misquoting Borah. The release with the wrong quote appeared in newspapers the next day. "The Sabha president yesterday asked us to issue a clarification apprehending that the matter might trigger a controversy," he said. Borah clarified that he had said that India was a meeting place of various communities and the existence of the greater Indian society was possible because of the participation of all. The outfit said they cannot teach Borah the history of Assamese people but asked him not to distort it by being a representative of India. The source said this is the first time Ulfa (I) has spoken against Borah. The outfit even targeted Borah personally, alleging that when his son failed to get admission into the medical stream in Assam, he had secured a seat in a private medical college in Bengal by allegedly paying Rs 25 lakh. It said they were aware of the contributions made by great personalities who have led the Sabha before Borah and asked him not to make such a comment in the future. Ulfa (I) asked Borah whether it was a conspiracy to mingle the unique traditions, history and culture of the state with the rest of the country. "The Assamese identity is found only through the uniqueness of its people, their distinct culture and tradition," the statement said. Borah did not respond to repeated calls. Language policy The Sabha today rejected the state government's proposed four-language policy. In a statement, it said the proposed policy did not reflect The Assam Official Language Act, 1960, and the recommendations of the All-India State Language Association. Sabha sources said a few days ago the government in a meeting with representatives of the literary bodies of different indigenous communities had agreed to support the four-language policy. The source said the Sabha it was in favour of a three-language policy. Dispur, however, has not come forward with any official statement on adoption of a new language policy. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/northeast/story_104689.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/bae12ddf212c07483c2ef6d36589a07dea2818bbcd03ccc4640fabaf0bab5382.json |
[
"Ritupallab Saikia"
] | 2016-08-26T22:53:51 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Automobile repair shops near Kaziranga National Park (KNP) today witnessed a sudden rush of Gypsy cars needing maintenance and bookings started trickling in for guest houses and hotels in the area. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104683.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/northeast/story_104683.jsp/../../../images/27regKazi4.jpg;jsessionid=0CF755AD3F8539A3F7CF847DA418C4C5 | en | null | Tourism industry hails CM order | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Tourists in Kaziranga National Park Golaghat, Aug. 26: Automobile repair shops near Kaziranga National Park (KNP) today witnessed a sudden rush of Gypsy cars needing maintenance and bookings started trickling in for guest houses and hotels in the area. This sudden spurt of activity has been triggered by chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal's declaration yesterday that Kaziranga National Park will now be open to tourists from October 1 instead of November 1 and close on May 31 instead of April 30 on an experimental basis. The announcement to keep the national park open to tourists for eight months has been warmly welcomed by the people associated with the local tourism industry. "We would like to thank the chief minister for his announcement on his first official visit to the park. This endeavour of the state government is very much encouraging and will provide the much-needed boost to the local tourism industry, which is solely dependent on Kazirnaga. We have made so many representations to the earlier governments to extend the months during which the park will remain open but they have done nothing in this regard," said Tulsi Bordoloi, adviser to the Kaziranga Jeep Safari Association. "Our association with the industry started in 1993 with 10 Jeeps and it was registered in the year 2001. At present, we are operating more than 350 Gypsy vehicles in four ranges of the national park, namely Kohora, Bagori, Agoratoli and Burapahar. Owing to the recent move, this year we have to include more vehicles because many tourists from Bengal come here and as the national park will be open in October this year, which coincides with the Durga Puja vacation. So, you can imagine the rush," Bordoloi said. Each Gypsy can carry six persons and one forest guard. No visitor is allowed to enter the park without a man of the forest department accompanying him. Paritosh Bhattacharjee of Regal Lodge said: "It is a welcome gesture from the government. When the national park stays open for six months, we practically profit only for three months because the flow of tourists is at its height during December and January. This is a great relief for small lodge owners and homestays rather than the luxury resorts which do brisk business all-year round with various seminars and conferences and so on." Kaziranga National Park, the richest biodiversity hot spot in the Indomalaya ecozone, was included as World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1985. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/northeast/story_104683.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/1f1aacc0169755bc4aa2f67ed40809080f1734220a0ce811444b4721e4e37b0a.json |
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"Our Special Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:19 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Cut to the quick by the widespread perception that he had changed his position on the RSS's role in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi today declared he stood by every single word he had said. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnation%2Fstory_104547.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/nation/story_104547.jsp/../../../images/26newsrahul.jpg;jsessionid=428A52255D58BB3A23C077ACF279029F | en | null | Stung Rahul sticks to 'every word' on RSS | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Rahul Gandhi New Delhi, Aug. 25: Cut to the quick by the widespread perception that he had changed his position on the RSS's role in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi today declared he stood by every single word he had said. "I will never stop fighting the hateful and divisive agenda of the RSS. I stand by every single word I said," the Congress vice-president tweeted. With this tweet, he posted the video of his Bhiwandi speech in which he had said: " RSS ke logon ne Gandhi ko mara (People associated or affiliated to the RSS had killed Gandhi)." It was on the basis of this speech that a defamation suit was filed in 2014 against Rahul. In the Supreme Court yesterday, senior counsel and Congress leader Kapil Sibal said Rahul had not accused the RSS as an institution of the crime. There was much unease in the Congress since the morning as an impression gained ground that Rahul had diluted his stand and RSS supporters projected this as a major victory. While social media went berserk on Rahul's "U-turn", the RSS tweeted: "Satyameva Jayate (Truth triumphs)." Congress leaders vigorously contested this perception, arguing that the young leader had not altered his position at all. Party general secretary Digvijaya Singh tweeted early in the morning: "No U-turn by Rahul Gandhi on RSS. He stands by what he said. Person who killed Mahatma was from the RSS. It is the ideology of hate and violence which killed Mahatma Gandhi." Congress leaders said it was crucial to confront the perception about Rahul's turnaround as the RSS-BJP would have used this to reverse the historical truth and also portrayed Rahul as a leader who knew nothing and stood for nothing. RSS ideologue Rakesh Sinha has already described Rahul's "U-turn" as "a classic example of intellectual bankruptcy and political cowardice". The RSS's official Twitter handle asked Rahul to apologise and never repeat "that lie". Information and broadcasting minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said wisdom had prevailed upon the Congress vice-president. Naidu tweeted: "Wisdom has prevailed. It may be a U-turn but a good turn. RSS a patriotic organisation. RSS - Ready for Self Service anywhere any time." Before Rahul came up with a rebuttal, many Congress leaders expressed serious concern about the political fallout of the impression that he had diluted his position. "This will not only give legitimacy to the RSS, this means Rahul could not stand up for something forcefully articulated by Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel and other Congress stalwarts for decades. There is some propaganda that Rahul has apologised, it is very harmful for the party," a senior AICC functionary said. Rahul's aides blamed the media for twisting facts despite a clarification by lawyer Kapil Sibal yesterday. They pointed out that it is crystal clear that Rahul had said "RSS ke logo ne Gandhi ko mara" and the complainant Rajesh Kunte too had quoted the same sentence in his petition. They asked where was the dilution if Sibal said in the court that Rahul stood by this statement. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/nation/story_104547.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/1c57c8fa1cbe285e5e39e234c066d1956965f91223ff80a45fa33d9615a9af98.json |
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"A.S.R.P. Mukesh"
] | 2016-08-26T22:52:43 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Jharkhand's only woman hockey Olympian Nikki Pradhan (23) landed in Ranchi quietly on Friday afternoon from Delhi, her entry at Birsa Munda Airport drowned by the riotous welcome accorded to newly appointed state BJP president Laxman Gilua, who was in the same Air India flight. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104659.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/jharkhand/story_104659.jsp/../../../images/27RanNikki2_191656.jpg;jsessionid=9195381A31EA5AC2001C476C0953658A | en | null | We lacked skill, pressure got to us, rues Nikki | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Olympian Nikki Pradhan at Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi on Friday. Picture by Prashant Mitra Jharkhand's only woman hockey Olympian Nikki Pradhan (23) landed in Ranchi quietly on Friday afternoon from Delhi, her entry at Birsa Munda Airport drowned by the riotous welcome accorded to newly appointed state BJP president Laxman Gilua, who was in the same Air India flight. The women's hockey team suffering an early rout in the prelims of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, the player's arrival was a stark contrast to Gilua's for whom scores of BJP supporters beat dhols and nagadas. But, Nikki also had some familiar faces smiling at her, her elder sister Sashi Pradhan, coach Fulkeria Nag and a dozen officials of Hockey Jharkhand. Asked why the Indian women's hockey team was drubbed by every team they encountered, except Japan, in the matches from August 7 to 13, she said: "We lacked the skill to handle the game in pressure situations." Team India women's hockey drew 2-2 with Japan on August 7 but was humiliatingly outscored by everyone in the days that followed, Great Britain (0-3), Australia (1-6), the US (0-6) and Argentina (0-5). The women's hockey team, which represented India in Olympics after 36 years, fared the lowest in team rankings losing all games except against Japan in the opener. On the personal front, the Khunti girl who has all along played in the midfield or as a forward, said she couldn't perform well throughout the Olympics as she failed to adjust to her full-back position, something the state's hockey legend Sylvanus Dungdung, this year's Dhyan Chand award winner, had unerringly put his finger on in an interview with this paper. "I am used to playing in the midfield or forward position. As a defender, it was a new experience in a different position. Issliye dikkat hua mujhe. (So, it was difficult for me)," Nikki told this correspondent outside Birsa Munda Airport. So what was her takeaway from the Olympics? "I hadn't seen such a big stage ever in my life. I saw players from many countries. For a sportsperson, the first Olympics is always special. In my case, I hope this is not the last," she said, hoping for more Olympian opportunities. Though Indian hockey is far from being in form, Nikki displayed a natural optimism. "Okay, we lacked experience, skills and exposure. But, I am sure all those who represented our country this time will work much harder in days to come. So, I am not seeing this as the end of the road at all," said the player employed with the railways. On what could be done at the state level for women's hockey, Nikki had a simple suggestion. "Please increase proper lodging facilities. There aren't too many good hostels or accommodation in Ranchi for players coming from other districts to practise," she said. Her biggest Rio moment? "Haven't thought about it, had we too clinched a medal like the two betis of India (referring to wrestler Sakshi Malik and shuttler P.V. Sindhu), it would have been different," she smiled wistfully. "Looking forward, I hope to bag a berth in the national squad for the Women's Asian Championship Trophy in Singapore a little over a month's time now," she said before leaving for Hockey Jharkhand's office at Astroturf stadium in Morabadi where she met other players later on Friday afternoon. Medal or no medal, the state hockey fraternity is proud of her, said coach Nag. "How many players participated in the Olympics? Did all win medals? Nikki and the entire team did the best they could. She will always be my student who made it to the Olympics, the greatest sporting show on earth," the coach said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/jharkhand/story_104659.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/4f4a4ac559c965a3f8e883e67f4467017cf9c6c9b0fece7c214c2397e90af356.json |
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"Our Special Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T22:53:27 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | New Assam governor Banwarilal Purohit today assured Hindi-speaking people living in the state that they would be provided adequate security. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104747.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Governor assures safety | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Guwahati, Aug. 26: New Assam governor Banwarilal Purohit today assured Hindi-speaking people living in the state that they would be provided adequate security. The assurance was given to a group of Hindi-speaking people from Jorhat his office had invited for an interaction with him this afternoon. The meeting came in the wake of reports that a few Hindi-speaking people from Jorhat and elsewhere were leaving the state fearing a threat to their lives because of renewed offensives against the community by Ulfa (I). Suspected Ulfa (I) rebels had killed two Hindi-speaking people and injured six others in Upper Assam's Tinsukia district on August 12. On August 15, they triggered four blasts in the district, which has a significant Hindi-speaking population. There was, however, no casualty. A couple of participants, who attended the hour-long meeting, said the community should carry on with their life like before because the incumbent BJP-led government in the state will deal firmly with any law and order issues. "Please don't worry. Live peacefully with the locals. Ignore petty issues. The government under the dynamic chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal is with you all," one of the participants, quoting Purohit, told The Telegraph this evening. Purohit, a former MP, took charge as the full-time governor of the state on August 22. Nagaland governor P.B. Acharya was holding additional charge of the state since December 2014. The participants said they were not aware of anybody fleeing Jorhat but were happy with Purohit's effort to reach out to the community which remains vulnerable to such attacks despite having "lived in the state for generations". The meeting also touched upon the NRC update issue. "The governor said genuine Indian citizens have nothing to worry about," a participant said. A Raj Bhavan release issued late this evening said the governor "met" a business delegation from Jorhat and touched upon the issue of security. He told the delegation that the right to life and property is a constitutional guarantee. "It is the duty of the government to maintain law and order and provide safety and security to all its citizens, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and language, and all can stay together to make the Indian union truly a perfect entity of 'unity in diversity'," Purohit said. The governor asked the business delegation and the representatives of the Chamber of Commerce to create awareness in the state so that people can use government schemes for their welfare. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/northeast/story_104747.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/ef9e2e58c0c3135b5409254109bf9771065982e3b45a15295d5978493458fb3d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:35 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday made a whistle-stop tour of the Kaziranga National Park which ended with a host of announcements to boost conservation and anti-poaching efforts. The state government will initiate a commendation for police and forest department personnel who show extraordinary effort in anti-poaching and wildlife conservation. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104446.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104446.jsp/../../../images/26regrhino.jpg;jsessionid=0C0AD09CEA3E407003114FF43A8EA5FC | en | null | Sonowal’s day out with baby rhinos & elephants | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday made a whistle-stop tour of the Kaziranga National Park which ended with a host of announcements to boost conservation and anti-poaching efforts. The state government will initiate a commendation for police and forest department personnel who show extraordinary effort in anti-poaching and wildlife conservation. Sonowal also announced that a database will be maintained for all casual workers who enter the park for constructing or repairing forest camps. They will be asked to produce photo-identity cards as forest guards have alleged that these workers provide vital inputs to rhino poachers. The national park has been in the news owing to unabated rhino. Last year, 17 rhinos fell prey to poachers, while 14 have been killed this year. Of these, two were killed after the BJP-led government assumed power on May 24. “The steps announced today shows the government has to do something to check poaching, which was one of their poll planks,” a resident said. The chief minister assured that preference will be given to unemployed youth from the 33 fringe villages in Kaziranga for filling up of forest guard vacancies. Sonowal also declared that the national park will now be opened on an experimental basis for tourists from October 1 instead of November 1 and close on May 31 instead of April 30. At the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation, WTI deputy director and in-charge Rathin Barman appraised Sonowal and his cabinet colleagues about its activities. The chief minister met the nine rhino calves and fed milk to one of them (in UB Photos picture top). Of these, eight calves were rescued during floods this year while one was brought to the centre during last year’s floods. He spent nearly an hour at the centre. “It was wonderful to see how the centre members through their relentless efforts are preserving endangered wildlife. They have requested for more area for the rescued elephants. Therefore, I have ordered the forest department to look into the matter and do the needful at the earliest,” Sonowal told reporters. He subsequently held an interaction for half-an-hour with forest, police and district administration officials of Golaghat and Nagaon at the convention centre. After the meeting, he visited the house of music maestro Bhupen Hazarika in Kuthori, which will be developed as a state monument according to a budget promise. Sonowal is the third high-profile visitor to the centre after Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate in April and state forest minister Pramila Rani Brahma in June. Text by Ritupallab Saikia | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104446.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/45b1e8a23fa0d3c7227bf32ea1a256ed326a08a362e16ef195434124ca4c455c.json |
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"Our Special Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T22:55:13 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | The founder-chancellor of one of the country's largest private universities was arrested this morning in connection with the mysterious disappearance of a close aide amid suspicions of a brewing scandal involving medical admissions. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fnation%2Fstory_104777.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Education baron held | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Chennai, Aug. 26: The founder-chancellor of one of the country's largest private universities was arrested this morning in connection with the mysterious disappearance of a close aide amid suspicions of a brewing scandal involving medical admissions. T.R. Pachamuthu, who heads the Tamil Nadu-based SRM University that has more than 38,000 students on its rolls, was arrested after police quizzed him over the disappearance of film producer Madhan, accused of duping more than a hundred students after promising them seats. "Pachamuthu has been arrested by CCB (central crime branch) sleuths," a police officer said, adding the 75-year-old had been booked under the penal code's Sections 420 (cheating) and 406 (punishment for breach of trust). Pachamuthu heads the SRM group of institutions that is involved in engineering and medical education through SRM University and has multiple business interests, including the hospitality sector, construction, transport and software. The group also runs two Tamil channels and a magazine and its entire business is said to be worth over Rs 10,000 crore. The chancellor heads a political party too - the Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi (IJK) - that had allied with the BJP in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and the state polls earlier this year. The trouble began when Madhan, who set up Vendhar Movies that produced and distributed Tamil films, disappeared in May after circulating a letter addressed to Pachamuthu ruing how he had been unable to honour the promise of medical seats to many aspirants who had already paid the money (capitation fee). Apparently, the two had fallen out after Pachamuthu suspected that the money collected for the medical seats had been diverted into movie production. After Madhan disappeared, his family had filed a habeas corpus petition in Madras High Court saying his life was under threat. Shortly afterwards, 102 aspiring candidates and their parents alleged that Madhan had vanished after collecting Rs 72 crore from them after promising them admission to medical courses in SRM University. Some of the students said they had handed over the cash to Madhan in Pachamuthu's presence. The students later filed criminal complaints but Chennai police failed to trace Madhan. It was only after the high court last week rapped the police for not questioning Pachamuthu over his suspected role in the scandal that the chancellor was quizzed, leading to his arrest. Before today's developments, SRM University had been in the news when some old students, who became recruiting agents, were accused of kidnapping new recruits who refused to pay their commission or opted for other private universities near Chennai. The university has campuses in the National Capital Region and Sikkim too and 80 per cent of its students are from outside Tamil Nadu, many of them from north India, especially Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. When Pachamuthu floated his political party, it was his old students from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh who had organised the launch and opened the IJK's branches in these states. Pachamuthu's sons Ravi and Sathyanarayanan run the university as chairman and president, respectively. Sathyanarayanan also heads the group's Tamil news channel, Puthiya Thalaimurai, which has just completed five years. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/nation/story_104777.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/83d1c1d66048587fed8044d98f62a8680440e9d5e29e2c6ec77548111294de56.json |
[
"Avishek Sengupta"
] | 2016-08-26T22:53:39 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Former inspector-general of police (special branch) Hiren Chandra Nath today took charge as the new Guwahati police commissioner and sought the cooperation of all to maintain law and order. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104711.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/northeast/story_104711.jsp/../../../images/27regpolice_192450.jpg | en | null | Nath links revelry to crime | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Mukesh Agrawal (left) greets Hiren Chandra Nath in Guwahati on Friday. Picture by UB Photos Guwahati, Aug. 26: Former inspector-general of police (special branch) Hiren Chandra Nath today took charge as the new Guwahati police commissioner and sought the cooperation of all to maintain law and order. Nath, an IPS officer of the 1996 batch of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, replaced Mukesh Agrawal, who was transferred as additional director-general of police (law and order) in a major reshuffle in the police and civil administration on Wednesday. "My main objective will be to involve the people, media and other sections of society in order to maintain law and order. Maintaining law and order will be the first priority and anybody, even policemen, who come in its way, will be dealt with strictly," Nath told reporters at his Panbazar office this afternoon. Nath was a former superintendent of police in Guwahati before the police commissionerate came into being in 2015. "The city has changed. My experiences from my stint as an SP helped me to know the city better but we will have to be more agile than before," he said. He said most of the crimes happen at night and in order to thwart those, bars, restaurants, pubs and wine shops would be constantly under police radar. "The bars and restaurants need to shut down within the time specified by excise rules. Any establishment flouting the excise rules or kept open after the specified time will have to answer the police. This way we can bring down the crime rate," Nath said. The state excise laws specify that bars and wine shops should be shut at 10pm. A special permission has been given to a few bars in the vicinity of police stations to operate till midnight. Nath said he would discuss with the director-general of police Mukesh Sahay and the home department about increasing manpower. "I have just taken charge and am still unaware of the recruitment. Apparently, we are short of numbers. Once I assess the requirement, I will take the matter to the DGP and the home department," he said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/northeast/story_104711.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/3693d06dfa6be6eb7e77b99bf1c672400b7ea386669208b35fd8e95a9b0e906c.json |
[
"Avishek Sengupta"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:59 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Assam minister of state (independent charge) for power Pallab Lochan Das today said the process of laying transmission lines across the state was being impeded by the Rs 650-crore liability inherited from the previous Congress government. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104440.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104440.jsp/../../../images/26regPallab.jpg;jsessionid=07448E6F03FAFCA9560F06EDFC0293EF | en | null | Power lines hit debt hurdle | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Pallab Lochan Das Guwahati, Aug. 25: Assam minister of state (independent charge) for power Pallab Lochan Das today said the process of laying transmission lines across the state was being impeded by the Rs 650-crore liability inherited from the previous Congress government. "The earlier government spent Rs 450 crore in the name of infrastructure development, but we have no bills supporting these (expenditures). The government also had an earlier debt of around Rs 200 crore. So, we inherited a total (debt) of Rs 650 crore from the earlier government," Das told reporters at the Secretariat this afternoon. "Because of this reason, despite having adequate electricity with us, we are not being able to streamline the transmission system throughout the state," said Das. "The transmission channels are rickety. At times of storms and other calamities, the transmission lines often get damaged and are not repaired properly. Our first priority is to review and repair those channels and then we will have to devise a way for proper maintenance," the two-time MLA said. To properly maintain powerlines, Das said, the state government would form a committee in every constituency. "The legislators will head the committee in their respective constituencies. They will send a report of the requirement of transformers, electric poles or wires to the state governments. The supply will be made on their reports. Otherwise, there has been instances of misuse," Das said. In the summer or peak season, the state requires 1,400MW to 1,500MW of electricity while in winters, or off-season, the requirement is 1,000MW to 1,100MW. Das said the state produces only 250MW of energy while the shortfall is procured from other agencies. However, the state government is mulling on increasing the state's power production. "We have plans to increase the power production at Dampur plant and Lakwa thermal power station and a few others. We are planning to increase the capacity of the Kopili hydroelectric project on the lower Kopilli river," Das said. He also stressed on solar power and urged people to install solar panels on rooftops. In the coming days, the government may even buy the excess electricity produced by residents, he said. "Sooner or later, we will have to resort to renewable source of electricity. Despite having a higher capacity infrastructure, our production gets hampered owing to lower supply of gas, petrol or diesel. We are planning to install rooftop solar plates in government offices, in the Secretariat and on streetlights," Das said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104440.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/ae49ac278320538412226cb85be1a94c111112120225e8ab6700cbc63f19552f.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:48:19 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Turkey opened one of the world's biggest suspension bridges today, creating a new link between two continents with the latest megaproject in a $200 billion building spree that President Tayyip Erdogan hopes will secure his place in history. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fforeign%2Fstory_104790.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/foreign/story_104790.jsp/../../../images/27urkeybridge(1).jpg;jsessionid=DECF0D1C2EC4DD1D569721F79C75F436 | en | null | Turkey opens biggest bridge | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | The Yavuz Sultan Selim bridge that was opened over the Bosphorus on Friday. (AFP) Garpice, Turkey, Aug. 26 (Reuters): Turkey opened one of the world's biggest suspension bridges today, creating a new link between two continents with the latest megaproject in a $200 billion building spree that President Tayyip Erdogan hopes will secure his place in history. The bridge across the Bosphorus Strait, which divides Asia and Europe, is built in the style of New York's Brooklyn Bridge and boasts pylons higher than the Eiffel Tower. It is 1.4km long and 59 metres wide, with eight vehicle lanes and two high-speed rail lines. Erdogan is seeking to use such projects to drive economic growth and secure a place as Turkey's most significant leader since the modern republic''s founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. "Be proud of your power, Turkey," said a TV advert before the opening of the $3 billion Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge on the edge of Istanbul. It is named after a 16th-century Ottoman ruler. Erdogan's infrastructure drive is transforming Europe's biggest city, which straddles the Bosphorus Strait. In a little more than a decade, Istanbul's skyline has soared, new highways have been built, and the length of the metro tripled. But Turkey's stellar economic growth has slowed since 2011 and it could face difficulties attracting investment following an attempted coup last month, which led to a purge by the government that has seen tens of thousands of people in the military, judiciary, civil service and education being detained, suspended or placed under investigation. The country has also been hit by attacks this summer by Islamic State on a wedding party and Istanbul airport, while the Turkish army's incursion this week in Syria to curb militants and Kurdish forces has unsettled nerves. But Erdogan - whose government announced a $200 billion, decade-long infrastructure investment plan three years ago - has vowed the months of turmoil will not hold back planned megaprojects. The Yavuz Sultan Selim, which runs from the Garipce area on Istanbul's European side to the region of Poyrazkoy on the Asian side, is the third bridge to span the Bosphorus Strait and can withstand winds of 300km an hour. It ranks among the world's biggest suspension bridges, in terms of width of deck, height of pylons as well as length of span. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/foreign/story_104790.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/c5e96548ae4ceb48bc4eb777bb6aa68de6d610ed70601c563f01dcb991467cc6.json |
[
"Arti S. Sahuliyar"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:31 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Ranchi woman Noni Dhan (36) is finally steering her life the way she wants it. A former daily wage labourer, from Thursday, she is now the driver of a pink mini matador. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104454.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104454.jsp/../../../images/26RanAuto2.jpg | en | null | Look how she's wheeling bigger dreams | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Minister CP Singh, along with Nari Shakti convener Aarti Behera (in red salwar-kameez), inaugurates the women's mini matador service in Ranchi on Thursday. Picture by Prashant Mitra Ranchi woman Noni Dhan (36) is finally steering her life the way she wants it. A former daily wage labourer, from Thursday, she is now the driver of a pink mini matador. Social outfit Nari Shakti Jharkhand, which launched the pink-and-white mini matador service in Ranchi's Lalpur, calls is a service for, by and of women. The only exception was urban development minister C.P. Singh, who inaugurated it. But minister Singh, after cutting the mandatory ribbon, graciously allowed Noni to steal the show with her maiden ride from a Lalpur hotel to the roundabout. Though Ranchi has an existing pink auto service with women drivers, launched some years ago by a businessman, Nari Shakti Jharkhand says its mini matador service would be different. The mini matador is bigger. If an auto can seat about six passengers, a mini matador can take in 10. But, the real differentiator for the Nari Shakti Jharkhand mini matador service - it will have a fleet of five, four more to roll out next week - would be in the service, outfit convener Aarti Behera said. "All our drivers and passengers will be women. The service will run from 9am to at least 7pm, helping women from far-flung places reach home safe," Behera said, referring to their ambitious route plan. While Noni would ferry passengers from Kutchery Chowk to Hatia, the four other vehicles to be launched next week will be for routes Birsa Chowk to Khunti, Kantatoli to Angada block, and Namkum block to Tata Road. "You can say we want to boost both women's earning power and rural mobility," Behera said. Noni agrees. As a daily labourer and wife of a raj mistri in Hinoo, she found it difficult to run a family of four. "I want to educate my two children. So, when I approached Nari Shakti for help, they asked me if I wanted to drive. I instantly agreed as training (from Ranchi's National Motors Driving School, supported by Tata Motors) was free of cost. I got driving lessons for two months and gained in confidence," she said. "Now, I hope to at least earn Rs 2,400 a month for starters and increase my earnings as I become more efficient along my route," she said. "Nari Shakti is doing a commendable job in empowering women," minister Singh said. Urging women of all strata to recognise their enterprising skills, he said: "Now, loan processes are quite easy and women can start any small business without hassle. The Union government has started a Mudra Bank scheme that offers loan of Rs 50,000 without the need of any guarantee." Behera, on her part, thanked Tata Motors for financial aid for training and buying mini matadors and added she hoped the women drivers would start earning enough to pay EMIs of the vehicles so that they could finally own them. She also plans to run similar services in Jamshedpur, Dhanbad and Hazaribagh shortly and scale up the service in Ranchi in the coming months. "We want poor women as well as those widowed and deserted by their husbands to train as drivers. And, we want to provide countless women a hassle-free public commute. We will also ask our women drivers to offer free rides to the disabled and the elderly. After all, we women are strong because we care," she said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104454.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/67fe55eece6986ea36b3773f369079dc2cfdeb4f3809218a053812e5c756aa65.json |
[
"Khelen Thokchom"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:17 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | A former minister in the Okram Ibobi Singh government has floated a new political party, Manipur National Democratic Front, to take on both the Congress and the BJP in the Assembly election, which is slated to be held by February next year. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104439.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Former Ibobi aide floats party, eyes polls | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Imphal, Aug. 25: A former minister in the Okram Ibobi Singh government has floated a new political party, Manipur National Democratic Front, to take on both the Congress and the BJP in the Assembly election, which is slated to be held by February next year. Bijoy Koijam left the ruling Congress earlier this year to form the party with the politicians who contested Assembly elections in the past without any success. "We have applied for the party's recognition at the Election Commission of India. We have received information that the Election Commission is nearing completion of the recognition process," Koijam told The Telegraph. The party, at present, is headed by Chingtham Priyokumar, who contested Assembly polls from Naoriya Pakhanglakpa constituency of Imphal West but couldn't win. Koijam is now the vice-president and would take over as the president of the party once the recognition is given by the Election Commission. Koijam was elected two times from Thongju constituency in Imphal East and became the health and family welfare minister. He was also the chairman of Manipur Electronics, a government undertaking, and held the post of deputy chairman of the State Planning Board. Koijam lost to Thongam Biswajit Singh of the Trinamul in the 2012 Assembly election. While he was in the Congress, Koijam had a strained relationship with Ibobi Singh in the later part of his stint. Ibobi Singh used Koijam to resolve conflicts between communities at border township of Moreh where many business communities reside. "We are planning to field candidates in at least 40 of the 60 Assembly seats. Once we are recognised by the Election Commission, we will expand our party by appointing the executive committee. Now we have an ad-hoc committee," Koijam said. He expressed confidence that about 15 sitting MLAs from the Congress would join his party before the polls. "We decided to float a regional party as we thought that having two different parties at the Centre and state might prove detrimental for us. We do not want to join the existing regional parties in the state because of ideological differences," he added. Koijam said the new party would play a major role in forming the government. Though no decision has been taken on alliances by the new party. "We can always work together. If we cannot win majority, then we will always welcome any party to form the government together," a senior BJP leader said. Koijam said his party would work according to the wishes of the people. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104439.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/9ce762503cbbc2f91cbab271fc77731d02041c7c61cb7a24ebeb0f4038d63009.json |
[
"Abhranila Das"
] | 2016-08-28T22:59:08 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Kenya's tea export has increased steadily during the January-June period this year despite lower yields compared with India. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160829%2Fjsp%2Fbusiness%2Fstory_104998.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160829/jsp/business/story_104998.jsp/../../../images/busKenya.jpg | en | null | Catch-up with Kenya in tea exports | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Calcutta, Aug. 28: Kenya's tea export has increased steadily during the January-June period this year despite lower yields compared with India. Exports from India, which mostly comprise black CTC tea, during January-June increased 5.76 per cent to 97.44 million kg from 92.13 million kg a year ago, according to Tea Board statistics. Data from Kenya's Agriculture and Food Authority showed that the east African nation, one of the major exporters of black CTC tea, has registered a 29.14 per cent rise in exports at 271.53 million kg during the period against 210.26 million kg a year ago. "The quality of Kenya's CTC tea is similar to that of India. Hence, its price is determined by the African nation," said D.P. Maheshwari, managing director of Jay Shree Tea & Industries Ltd. Kenya's production during January-June grew 42.27 per cent to 249.35 million kg from 175.26 million kg a year ago. On the other hand, India's yield dipped 6.3 per cent to 381.58 million kg from 407.26 million kg in the year-ago period. "Consumption of tea is lower in Kenya, which helps the country to export most of the crop. Kenya began to focus on production when consumption in India increased and exports started declining. It was then that the owners of the gardens in Kenya captured the exports market," said Joy Majumder, general manager of Teesta Valley Exports. "A number of tea companies having factories and packaging units in Kenya import tea from other producing nations, including India and Sri Lanka, to blend them with the Kenyan variety after which it is exported. This is possible as there is no import duty on tea in Kenya," he said. "Tea from almost all east-African nations such as Uganda and Burundi are sold at the Mombasa tea auction centre in Kenya and then exported, pushing up the export figures over yields," Maheshwari told The Telegraph. Kenya's export to Russia during January-June stood at 10.2 million kg, while 27.4 million kg was shipped to the UK . India exported 22.16 million kg to Russia and 5.39 million kg to the UK during the period. However, its export to Pakistan stood at 6.08 million kg, while the African counterpart exported 72.9 million kg. July forecast Tea exporters of India are expecting a 10 per cent fall in shipments in July. "The country's production is lower this year and that will bring down exports by about 10 per cent in July. In fact, export contracts are lower by Rs 10-15 a kg over last year," said Mohit Agarwal, director of Asian Tea and Exports Ltd. Experts said the bulk of the tea exported till June was last year's produce. This year's yields will be exported from July. "Erratic weather conditions will lower production. In certain districts of Assam, the crop will be reduced by around 20 per cent in July," said P.K. Bhattacharya, secretary-general of the Tea Association of India. "Tea prices are lower in July and August on lower exports over last year and a boom in Kenya's production," Kamal Baheti, chief financial officer of McLeod Russel, said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160829/jsp/business/story_104998.jsp | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/a97d76b3ab6d22d5fe05b473731fc2c0f1a3e987122d1175c1baaab0a0e46946.json |
[
"Piyush Kumar Tripathi"
] | 2016-08-26T22:51:18 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | As Patna gradually bids adieu to floodwaters, the Ganga, which had come to the city’s doorsteps after a long time, is also retreating. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fbihar%2Fstory_104746.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/bihar/story_104746.jsp/../../../images/27bhrganga6new.jpg;jsessionid=1304325C92DED64F34CD698FFBAF006D | en | null | Ganga at doorstep? Fat chance | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | The Ganga in spate on Friday. Picture by Jai Prakash As Patna gradually bids adieu to floodwaters, the Ganga, which had come to the city’s doorsteps after a long time, is also retreating. The floodwaters brought by the Sone are unlikely to bring the Ganga closer to Patna, experts said. The Ganga has shifted 2.5-3km away from its original course along Patna over the past couple of decades. Water management experts said the Ganga is most likely to go back to its existing stream (2.5km away from the city) as the floodwaters recede. Rather, the heavy volume of silt brought by the Sone may get deposited near the Ganga banks along Patna, leading to further shift of the river away from the city or formation of sandbars like the Sabbalpur diara. “The Ganga is flowing close to Patna due to increased volume of water but it will shrink to its original stream as soon as the floodwaters recede,” said R.K. Sinha, professor of zoology, Patna University, who has worked extensively on the Ganga and the Gangetic dolphin. “Besides, there is every possibility of further rise in the riverbed or further shift of the Ganga owing to heavy silt load to be deposited by the floodwaters.” A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Patna, “Evaluation of shifting characteristics of river Ganga between Ara and Patna” from 1975 to 2000, said the river has shifted northward along Patna whereas near Ara and Maner, it has shifted to the south. According to the report, the shift in the main course of the river is in the range of 1.45km to 2.76km. The maximum shift, of 2.76km, has occurred at Neknamtola near Ara, while the maximum widening of 3.8km is at Daudpur near Danapur. The rate of shifting of 0.11km per year is the highest at Neknamtola, while the rate of river widening at Daudpur is 0.15 km per year. People use boats to commute back in 1975, the kiosks at Gandhi Ghat go under water in 2013 and a partially inundated bridge at Manas panchayat in Danapur this year in Patna Experts claimed that human interference in the form of brick kilns and sand mining are the two root causes for the change in the course of Ganga. As per the records with Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB), the state capital has 596 brick kilns, most of which are located along the banks of the Ganga. A few areas on the banks in and around Patna where brick kilns have mushroomed in the recent past include the stretch between Maner, Danapur and Digha in the west, and between Didarganj and Fatuha in the east. “Over the years, the accumulated waste material (from kilns) on the banks has contributed to its shift further north of the city,” said Patna-based water management expert Ashok Ghosh. “As the flow of the river shifted northwards, it led to erosion on its northern bank. Thus, the brick kilns led to continuous shift of Ganga away from the city.” The ill-impact of sand mining, rampant at various places along the banks, including Maner, Danapur, Digha, Alamganj and several ghats in Patna City such as Kali Ghat, Damriyahi Ghat and Mahavir Ghat, has been similar. “Unregulated and excessive removal of sand has caused soil erosion, riverbed coarsening and channel instability. Sand mining has been quite rampant near Maner, which has led to erosion of the river’s northern embankment in that area. The eroded sand from that area gets deposited on the banks of the Ganga at Digha, which has caused shifting of the river in that area,” said Ghosh. The Patna High Court in March last year had directed authorities concerned, including the state government and central government agencies, to restore the original course of the Ganga in Patna. Acting on the directives of the court, the water resources department constructed a 7km channel on the banks between Kali Ghat and Digha Ghat between mid-April and mid-June but it has now become a channel of wastewater thanks to the discharge of untreated sewage and lack of dredging. TWISTS AND TURNS The shifting of the Ganga from its banks along Patna (25km approximately) is in the range of 500m-3km north of its original course ExpertSpeak: “Like all tropical rivers, Ganga undergoes natural shifting over a period of 70 years. At present, the
river is shifting north from its natural course along Patna. However, I am sceptical whether it would again return to its natural position close to Patna given the human encroachment, construction activity, illegal sand
mining and brick kilns among others.” “Dolphin Man” R.K. Sinha Encroachment problem Around 30 multi- storey apartments have come up beyond the the 25km-long Ganga flood protection wall that separates the city from the riverbank, violating a Patna Regional Development Authority order of 1996 that bans construction there. A number of small residential colonies have also come up beyond the wall between Digha and Bans Ghat. In July 2013, Patna High Court ordered a blanket ban on construction of apartments on the dry Ganga riverbed. Flood protection wall Where to where: Rani Ghat in the east to Danapur cantonment in the west
Built: 1975-76 (after the 1975 flood)
Length: 24.2km | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/bihar/story_104746.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/192f22894419c52afacd9aeb8f6f2de8fdd1385c72e2fbc3bdaca6b26a52c378.json |
[
"Pankaj Sarma"
] | 2016-08-26T22:53:35 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | City police have rescued seven-year-old Adishri Dutta within 24 hours of her abduction, earning praise from all quarters. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104688.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/northeast/story_104688.jsp/../../../images/27regKidnap2_180200.jpg;jsessionid=F4ADBCE863CDEC69BDB0E8B10E8600CD | en | null | Abducted girl rescued within 24 hrs | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Adishri Dutta with Guwahati police commissioner Mukesh Agrawal (left) and deputy commissioner (operations) Rajen Singh at Basistha police station in Guwahati Guwahati, Aug. 26: City police have rescued seven-year-old Adishri Dutta within 24 hours of her abduction, earning praise from all quarters. Outgoing city police commissioner Mukesh Agrawal said the girl was rescued from Khudra Bamunbari village (98km from Guwahati) under Sarthebari police station in Barpeta district in lower Assam around 2am today. Six persons, including prime accused Rumi Das and her paramour Nirmal Kalita, have been arrested. The others are Anwar Hussain, Danish Ali, Lukman Ali and Tinku Ali. Danish is a member of Bamunbari panchayat in Nalbari district while Lukman is an assistant teacher at Lachima High Madrassa School, also in Nalbari. According to the police, the abductors had planned to hand over the girl to NDFB (Songbijit) militants who would have demanded Rs 1 crore from her parents and, after collecting the ransom, would have given them their share. In the meantime, they had held the girl captive in Anwar's house in Khudra Bamunbari. When the police entered the house, they found her sleeping on a mat on the floor. Police suspect Danish and Nirmal masterminded the abduction. City police were assisted by Barpeta police in the rescue operation, which was supervised by Agrawal along with DCP (crime) Louis Aind and DCP (operations) Rajen Singh. "It (rescuing the girl) was a prestige issue for us. We all, the crime branch and the operations unit of city police, worked as a team and I am happy that we have been able to safely rescue her," Agrawal said, adding that the girl and her kidnappers were located with the help of "technical surveillance". Another police officer said they tracked the location of the cell phone used by Rumi. Adishri, a Class II student of Delhi Public School, was abducted by her maid Rumi from her house at Indraprastha Apartment in Jayanagar under Basistha police station around 12.30pm yesterday. Her parents, both doctors, were not at home at that time. Adishri's mother, Aminakshi, is a gynaecologist at Pratiksha Hospital while her father, Diganta, is a senior consultant (radiology) at GNRC Hospitals. Preliminary interrogation of the accused has revealed that Rumi took Adishri out with the promise of an ice cream and a surprise. "Nirmal was waiting in a cab near North Eastern Regional Institute of Management and they took her to Danish's house in Mukalmua in Nalbari district. They shifted her to Anwar's house around 8pm," a police source said. The police are trying to track down the cab driver, who is also suspected to be involved in the abduction. The police said Anwar is Danish's brother-in-law. Anwar and Lukman are residents of Khudra Bamunbari in Barpeta district while Danish, Tinku and Nirmal are all residents of Nalbari district. Danish lives in Bamunbari village in Mukalmua, Tinku hails from Belsor and Nirmal from Barama. Rumi's parental home is at Hajo in Kamrup district. She was married to one Suresh Das of Bhadra Kuchi in Tihu in Nalbari district. She separated from her husband around three years ago, after which she had an affair with Nirmal. Both were planning to marry soon. All the six accused were produced before the court this evening and remanded in five-day police custody. Adishri's parents heaped praise on city police for taking prompt action and rescuing their daughter. "What happened to us yesterday should not happen to any parent. Thank God and the police that our daughter was rescued unharmed," her father said. The public, particularly the medical fraternity, also praised the police for taking prompt action. Navanil Baruah, director of neurosurgery, GNRC Hospitals, said in a WhatsApp message: "As a mark of gratitude and also to celebrate the return of the kidnapped child of our colleague, the management of GNRC in principle agreed to my suggestion of free consultation facilities to all Assam police personnel across all campuses of GNRC Hospitals." Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal also congratulated the police on their successful rescue operation. Adishri celebrated her return home with sweets bought by her parents. " O mithai anisu (yes, got sweets)," the chubby little girl, dressed in a frock and holding chocolate in her hands, told media persons this morning. She said she was fine and her abductors did not cause her any harm. She said they treated her well and gave her food last night. Asked by her parents to thank everyone, she said, "Thank you all." Netizens at large had posted, re-posted and shared her pictures on Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media sites last evening, responding to an appeal by police to immediately inform them if they see the girl anywhere. Local TV channels had also beamed pictures of the girl being taken away by Rumi, which were captured by a CCTV camera in the apartment. This morning, Adishri's mother, who held her close, almost apologised for not verifying the antecedents of their maid with the local police. "It is a lesson not only for us but for everybody. Though I am a working mother, maybe I should not have left her alone with the maid," she said. In the wake of the incident, city police have reiterated their appeal to citizens to verify the antecedents of their domestic workers before hiring them and to collect their full address and photograph, which would help to track them down if they flee after committing a crime. ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY SUNIL DAS IN BARPETA | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/northeast/story_104688.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/17d41b4268d377fc9488bea5ff8d9b3952b89fc15f8a66c0de634436e1d269c6.json |
[
"Our Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T22:53:17 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Cash and gold jewellery worth over Rs 8 lakh were cleaned out from a vacant house at East Plant Bustee in Burmamines thana area of Jamshedpur in the wee hours of Friday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104665.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/jharkhand/story_104665.jsp/../../../images/27jamburglary2_203102.jpg;jsessionid=40818DFC6AB19AACD573014B3C529730 | en | null | Rs 8 lakh burglary in vacant house | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Owner Sudhir Bhagat shows the damaged almirah at his house in East Plant Bustee of Burmamines, Jamshedpur, on Friday. Picture by Animesh Sengupta Cash and gold jewellery worth over Rs 8 lakh were cleaned out from a vacant house at East Plant Bustee in Burmamines thana area of Jamshedpur in the wee hours of Friday. Owner Sudhir Bhagat, a supervisor in a private construction firm, was away at a relative's place in Torpa, Khunti, along with his wife Kiran. They had left the house in the care of Kiran's father Raghuvansh Prasad, a resident of Golmuri, before leaving the city a week ago. Prasad, who was staying at the house for the past one week, had gone back to his home only on Thursday late evening for Janmashtami. Police said burglars, apparently aware that no one was present, broke into the house between midnight and 4am. They first broke open the lock of the front door, and then the locker of a steel almirah, from which they took away Rs 84,000 in cash and gold ornaments worth over Rs 7 lakh. Around 8.15am on Friday, Prasad came to Bhagat's house only to discover the burglary. He then informed the Burmamines police and his son-in-law, who rushed back to the city. Bhagat said that he had withdrawn the cash from a chit fund scheme last week. "As I left my house in the care of my father-in-law, I didn't worry much about the huge cash kept in the cupboard. The burglars struck on the day he left for Golmuri," Bhagat rued. Officer-in-charge (OC) of Burmamines police station Pramod Kumar Sinha visited the spot along with his team soon after getting the complaint. "The criminals must have known the Bhagat family very well as they had full knowledge of the whereabouts of its members and the household. It is a three-room house, but the burglars broke into only one room, where the cash and jewellery were kept," said OC Sinha. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/jharkhand/story_104665.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/9c44e343f652646e879d30fac38311a805fc740b24e70e1ddedd23e0efa734b9.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:32 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | The government is hoping to allow Wi-fi and phone calls on board an aircraft from next month, with the civil aviation secretary saying there is a "fairly good chance" of the services being permitted "in 10 days". | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnation%2Fstory_104545.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Hope of Wi-fi on flights 'in 10 days' | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | New Delhi, Aug. 25 (PTI): The government is hoping to allow Wi-fi and phone calls on board an aircraft from next month, with the civil aviation secretary saying there is a "fairly good chance" of the services being permitted "in 10 days". Globally, many airlines now offer Wi-fi services to passengers but the facility has to be switched off once a plane enters Indian airspace. If the Centre gives its nod, it will up to the respective airlines to offer Wi-fi services, either for free or for a charge. Officials said offering services such as Wi-fi would provide airlines an additional source of revenue amid stiff competition in the Indian aviation market, which has witnessed one of the highest passenger traffic growth rates in the world. Although the civil aviation ministry has been pursuing the proposal of permitting use of Wi-fi in flights for "quite some time", various security issues were holding up a final decision on the matter. Civil aviation secretary R.N. Choubey last night indicated that "good news" was likely in a few days, saying the ministries of civil aviation, telecommunications and home affairs were working on the issue. "There is a fairly good chance that in 10 days, permission will be given to operate Wi-fi in the Indian airspace," Choubey said, adding that a cabinet nod might not be required. Asked about phone calls, he said: "...if data is allowed, it should be possible to make calls as well. We expect that to happen." Choubey said various security issues, including monitoring "data and voice transmission", were being discussed. "There are security-related issues. The three ministries are working on this and in 10 days, it should be possible for us to announce...," he said. The civil aviation secretary said that if need be, security agencies would be allowed access to a passenger's Wi-fi details. Choubey thanked the department of telecommunications for pushing through discussions. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/nation/story_104545.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/2bcbf7bb6d11925ae29bf1afbc1adbc8da5245b6a738ecc980af7b51ac59f5c9.json |
[
"Our Special Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T13:15:32 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Rebel Congress MLA Manas Bhuniya's younger brother Bikas today defected to Trinamul along with a host of followers from the Sabang panchayat samiti in West Midnapore, giving Trinamul control of the rural body. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fbengal%2Fstory_104605.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Manas kin joins TMC | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Calcutta, Aug. 25: Rebel Congress MLA Manas Bhuniya's younger brother Bikas today defected to Trinamul along with a host of followers from the Sabang panchayat samiti in West Midnapore, giving Trinamul control of the rural body.
Bikas, who was the West Midnapore Congress president and a zilla parishad functionary, joined the ruling party at Trinamul Bhavan in Calcutta in the presence of Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek and MP Mukul Roy. As many as 23 Congress members of the panchayat samiti in Sabang, Manas's Assembly constituency, switched to Trinamul along with Bikas.
Trinamul's strength in the samiti rose to 37 from 14 with the defections, giving the party control of the rural body.
Bikas's switchover comes at a time Manas has locked horns with his party over a House committee post, fuelling speculation that the elder Bhuniya could join Trinamul. Manas maintains he is a "loyal soldier" of the Congress.
"Please understand that my brother and I have nothing to do with each other politically. He might join the ruling party to ride the tide of development ushered in by Mamata Banerjee or he might not. It's his prerogative. My joining Trinamul has no bearing on his decision," Bikas said.
Sabang MLA Manas said: "I did not even know till a couple of days ago that he was planning to do this. It's his decision. It has nothing to do with me. I have been a Congress loyalist for 46 years."
A senior Congress leader said he believed that Bikas could not have effected so many defections had Manas resisted. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/bengal/story_104605.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/348087beaa0b70fdebd4db6cee8a35be8e45bacf3656f1552a6211d042c0ed95.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:12 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | If Ranchi roads are bad, its public urinals are far worse. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104469.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104469.jsp/../../../images/26RanUrinal7.jpg | en | null | Capital public loos in unusable mess | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | A dirty public urinal on Purulia Road near Ranchi Sadar Hospital on Thursday. Picture by Prashant Mitra If Ranchi roads are bad, its public urinals are far worse. Eleven urinals, built by Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) for men not just stink, but are ill-maintained and littered with liquor bottles. Shambhu Prasad, a traffic constable deputed near Sarjana Chowk, hesitantly said the toilets were so foul-smelling that he was forced to search for alternative places to relieve himself. "The urinals near Sadar Hospital, a stone's throw from Sarjana Chowk, are so dirty that I have to pee in open spaces," he said. "Soiling boundary walls has, therefore, become common practice," he added. The 11 toilets are near Sadar Hospital (two), Booty More (two), near Zakir Hussain Park, RIMS, Daily Market, Morabadi grounds, Distillery pool, HB Road and behind RMC office. Sanjay Kumar, a traffic policeman posted at RIMS roundabout, said the public lavatory near the state-run heal hub was in a horrible state. "Sometimes, people defecate and leave. There is no one to clean the mess," he said. Due to its manpower crunch, RMC handed over cleaning and maintenance of urinals to Sulabh International. Contacted, Jai Prakash Jha, deputy controller of Sulabh International, Jharkhand, claimed the urinals were cleaned thrice a day with bleaching powder and phenyl. "Since there are no water arrangements at the urinals except the one at Booty More, our men carry water from nearby places and clean them. But the issue is lack of flushing facility, which makes the urinals smell foul," he said. But, Jha added too many men used the too few toilets. "How can we expect the urinals to stay clean 24/7 when there is no flush? Moreover, users are also to be blamed. The toilets are meant for peeing, but spitting and throwing bottles or plastics at the urinals clog them," he added. Asked about remedial measures they were planning to adopt, Jha said they were discussing with the civic body to introduce small water tanks near toilets. "Tanks will be filled with mobile tankers every day. We will also ask people to be hygienic, pour water after relieving themselves and not discard liquor bottles," he said. Jha said they were mulling advertisements related to dos and don'ts of using public toilets but maintained that ensuring water arrangements at loos was their top priority. Toilet drive RMC on Thursday conducted nine camps at offices of various wards in the capital to create awareness on filling up toilet construction forms and also to distribute sanction letters for the same. The drive will be held till September 3. In another development, Ashok Kumar Baraik, councillor of ward 28, issued sanction letters to construct toilets at 200 households in his area in Harmu-Argora. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104469.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/077abcbb01e8f3de3beb6f875124a24af9e0d4f2f771b067be690624d1bb8c2c.json |
[
"Amit Bhelari"
] | 2016-08-27T22:51:37 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | RJD chief Lalu Prasad today called BJP leaders brahmacharis (celibate), a day after calling the BJP a party of drunkards. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160828%2Fjsp%2Fbihar%2Fstory_104867.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160828/jsp/bihar/story_104867.jsp/../../../images/lalu1.jpg | en | null | Lalu's celibacy barb | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Lalu Prasad
Patna, Aug. 27: RJD chief Lalu Prasad today called BJP leaders brahmacharis (celibate), a day after calling the BJP a party of drunkards.
He was replying to a query on BJP leaders asking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a strict population control law.
" Yeh BJP ke neta brahmachari ho gaye hain (these BJP leaders have become celibate)," said Lalu. "They don't have any work other than raising irrelevant issues."
Recently, BJP veteran Shanta Kumar had urged the Prime Minister for a strong population control policy saying it was creating unemployment.
Lalu is known for such histrionics. During Assembly polls, he had called Modi a Brahma Pishach (super demon). When BJP leaders had attacked his sons, Lalu had said they wouldn't understand love for children, as their chief (PM) was nirvansh (issueless).
"These days, BJP leaders are busy in Tiranga Yatra. What was their contribution to the freedom struggle," Lalu asked. He accused the Centre of interfering in the judiciary and charged Modi with losing control over Kashmir.
BJP spokesperson and MLC Vinod Narayan Jha hit back saying: "Family planning is Laluji's weak point because when family planning was going on, he himself became the father of over half-a-dozen children. As far as Tiranga Yatra was concerned, patriotism is in our blood. I accept the BJP was not formed during Independence. But neither was the RJD. What was his party's contribution?"
Chief Justice of India T.S. Thakur had recently cried during a speech at a conference attended by the Prime Minister over shortage of judges.
" Yeh desh bahut bara mulk hai aur sarkar apna kartavya ka paalan nahi kar raha hai (India is a big country and the government is not doing its duties)," Lalu said, adding he would have taught BJP a lesson had he been in Lok Sabha. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160828/jsp/bihar/story_104867.jsp | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/a0fa583fb16b0a1b3bb1b02a0ea708b2c15eda710286ef5afba6569919e647ff.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:15:30 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Messaging service WhatsApp has updated its global privacy policy under which it will now share phone numbers of users with its parent Facebook. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fbusiness%2Fstory_104504.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/business/story_104504.jsp/../../../images/16status.jpg;jsessionid=A60B24D825243689093F602CFB084938 | en | null | WhatsApp tweaks privacy policy | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | New Delhi, Aug. 25 (PTI): Messaging service WhatsApp has updated its global privacy policy under which it will now share phone numbers of users with its parent Facebook. While the move will help Facebook offer more targeted advertisements on its platform, WhatsApp will continue to be ad-free, a spokesperson for WhatsApp said. He added that this was the first time that WhatsApp had updated its user privacy policy after being acquired by Facebook in 2014. Privacy advocates have raised concerns that Facebook will start mining WhatsApp accounts for data. However, both the companies have maintained that WhatsApp will operate separately from the parent company and that its user data will not be shared without users' consent. WhatsApp has over one billion users globally, with a significant chunk in India. WhatsApp will begin to "coordinate" accounts with Facebook by sharing WhatsApp users' mobile phone numbers and device information such as the type of operating system and other details about the smartphone. This means if a person has the apps of Facebook and WhatsApp installed on the same device, even with different phone numbers, Facebook will now be able to map the two in the background using the basic device information. "However, it is important to note that WhatsApp messages will not be shared onto Facebook for others to see nor will it be shared with third parties. In fact, Facebook will not use user's WhatsApp messages for any purpose other than to assist us in operating and providing our services. The communication on Whatsapp will continue to be encrypted end-to-end," the spokesperson said. On how Facebook will use the information, the spokesperson said: "We may use the information on Facebook for things like making suggestions about friends, content or showing relevant offers and ads." | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/business/story_104504.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/488e8682d0f156d436b4389a5f0cf0284353e62a3106553fa294eb48fc541bdf.json |
[
"Piyush Kumar Tripathi"
] | 2016-08-26T22:51:31 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Come October, there will be no more free morning walks at Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park - better known as Patna zoo. The zoo authorities plan to introduce a passes that every visitor, including morning walkers, will have to buy. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fbihar%2Fstory_104721.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Pass hurdle for zoo walkers | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Come October, there will be no more free morning walks at Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park - better known as Patna zoo. The zoo authorities plan to introduce a passes that every visitor, including morning walkers, will have to buy. The zoo will also open early - 6am in summer and 7am in winter - and jogging would be confined to the botanical area only. At present the zoo allows visitors from 8am round the year. The passes will be quarterly, monthly and yearly, zoo sources said, and they will be radio frequency identification (RFID) cards with barcodes. The passes will be scanned with RFID readers that will be to be installed at the zoo entrance gates. Ten such electronic gates - five each at the two entrances - are proposed to be installed within weeks. All gates will be connected to a server to be installed at the zoo director's office. "The new gates are expected to be delivered in September and we are also working on the process of issuance of passes," Patna zoo director Nand Kishore told The Telegraph. "The final date for commencement of pass system is likely to be announced by September 10. No free morning walks would be allowed following the commencement of the pass system." The recently launched zoo website, www.zoopatna.com, also has a section for online tickets and passes. As per the website, the proposed charge for a monthly pass is Rs 250, six-month pass for Rs 1,400 and Rs 2,500 for an annual pass. The pass system proposal has been in the pipeline for some time. In 2011 Sushil Kumar Modi, who was at the time also holding the portfolio of state forest minister along with being the deputy chief minister, had announced the introduction of a pass system. The proposal could not be implemented, thanks to stiff protests from joggers. The latest pass system push is a bid to counter the directive from the Central Zoo Authority (CAZ) to prohibit morning walks, zoo sources claimed. D.N. Singh, member secretary, CZA, following his visit to Patna zoo on April 18 and 19, gave an ultimatum to the state government to stop jogging inside the premises with immediate effect. People from various walks of life - from politicians to bureaucrats to advocates, doctors, engineers, educationists, - go for regular zoo walk. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/bihar/story_104721.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/0468e318858ef5fac5ea14006111cc6c40f41c0da6e4661aec355f549b7af1a9.json |
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"A Staff Reporter"
] | 2016-08-26T13:15:22 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | The Bengal government has decided to subsidise a 23-paise hike in power tariff for domestic consumers with low electricity consumption and those in the agriculture sector. The subsidy, however, will only be applicable to consumers with a monthly electricity consumption of up to 300 units. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fbusiness%2Fstory_104507.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/business/story_104507.jsp/../../../images/26bus-power.jpg;jsessionid=7C12039822BCB8CB36D4A19307F45EA5 | en | null | Bengal softens power punch | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay in Calcutta on Thursday. Picture by Kishor Roy Chowdhury Calcutta, Aug. 25: The Bengal government has decided to subsidise a 23-paise hike in power tariff for domestic consumers with low electricity consumption and those in the agriculture sector. The subsidy, however, will only be applicable to consumers with a monthly electricity consumption of up to 300 units. "We have spared the agriculture sector, people below the poverty line and common people (with low electricity consumption) from the increase in power costs," Bengal power minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay today said on the sidelines of a summit organised by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce (BCCI). The minister's comments come at a time when the state distribution company has informed consumers that the recoverable monthly variable cost adjustment works out to be 23 paise per unit for the month of July 2016. Power department officials explained that as a distribution company, WBSEDCL sources its power from generation companies such as West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited. "The generating companies revise their fuel costs whenever it goes up. WBSEDCL sources power from the generating companies and its variable costs include the fuel surcharge, which it can recover from consumers. This hike in variable cost comes after several months. The state government has approved the hike but has decided to subsidise an amount equivalent to the chargeable variable cost to lifeline consumers (quarterly consumption of 75 kilo watt hour), rural consumers and consumers in the agriculture sector. But a limit has been set at a monthly consumption of up to 300 units," an official said. For domestic consumers and commercial users who consume beyond 300 units, power prices will go up for consumption beyond this limit. WBSEDCL has a customer base of more than 1.6 crore and a majority of this base comprises of domestic consumers. Chattopadhyay also said that the state is on course to attain complete electrification by the middle of 2017. The government is currently working towards bringing electricity to villages in the Sunderbans. Clean energy The BCCI today signed an MoU with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to promote renewable energy. 'We have signed the MoU with the chamber to popularise clean energy and climate," said Teri director-general Ajay Mathur. He added that Teri can offer technology support and business models on renewable energy sector. "If there is a need for local resource centre, we will create it," he said. According to Mathur, the per unit costs of solar power is expected to go down as more capacity is put in place. "This is a technology where prices are declining fast. We have very low prices being quoted at Abu Dhabi and now in Chile. Prices in India will also come down as the renewable energy programme grows," he said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/business/story_104507.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/8838e2b88ef5f0c44f4fd50b8b74a845778dc5ded7ddab5d2e7d20bf5b969a7d.json |
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"Our Special Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T22:58:49 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Mamata Banerjee today gave the Centre three months to restructure Bengal's debt burden, hours after her government decided not to pass in the current Assembly session the constitutional amendment to facilitate the introduction of the goods and services tax (GST). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fbengal%2Fstory_104771.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Didi gives 3 months to Centre on debt | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Calcutta, Aug. 26: Mamata Banerjee today gave the Centre three months to restructure Bengal's debt burden, hours after her government decided not to pass in the current Assembly session the constitutional amendment to facilitate the introduction of the goods and services tax (GST). "I am giving the Centre three months. Within that, our demands for debt restructuring and lessening of our repayment burden have to be met and the Centre has to stop interfering in state matters," the chief minister said at a rally on Mayo Road to mark the foundation day of the Trinamul student wing. Referring to the state's tax revenue, Mamata said her government earned around Rs 40,000 crore annually, but would have to shell out Rs 50,000 crore to service the cumulative debt of nearly Rs 3 lakh crore. Most debt-related deductions from the state's kitty are made directly by the Reserve Bank of India and the Centre virtually has no role in it. "I am a street fighter. I have come up from street politics. I have no issues going back to the streets. I will bring Delhi to its knees by occupying its streets with lakhs of people," Mamata said. Hours before her address, the state government had shelved its plan of passing in the current Assembly session the constitutional amendment to facilitate the GST. Without offering an explanation, parliamentary affairs minister Partha Chatterjee told the business advisory committee that the government was no longer in favour of tabling the amendment in the Assembly on Monday, as had been announced weeks ago. "We need more time to discuss the matter," he said later, refusing to elaborate. Gujarat, Assam, Bihar and Jharkhand have already passed the amendment. The Centre needs such approval from 15 states for presidential assent to the GST. Trinamul sources said the decision against passing the GST amendment was taken to use it as a tool of bargain with the Centre. A Trinamul MLA stressed the importance of maintaining distance from the BJP to stitch together a national front of non-BJP parties. In keeping with that stand, Mamata today launched a withering personal attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reducing the central share in some schemes. "Narendra Modi has either stopped disbursing funds or has drastically cut down on allocations for numerous projects and schemes. He is trying to save money. If you don't spend on basic welfare, of course you will save money. But what will you spend the money on? Another expensive coat for another ridiculous mention in the Guinness Book of World Records?" she asked. The chief minister was referring to the suit Modi wore during a meeting last year with US President Barack Obama that was reportedly stitched at a cost of Rs 10 lakh and fetched Rs 4.31 crore at an auction later. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/bengal/story_104771.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/b53a388300a0497ddedcda0ccff0edfca3d2d2767e1ddd913bdd87c02b6301ed.json |
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"Our Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T22:53:53 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | The Directorate of Income Tax (Intelligence and Criminal Investigation), in a special pilot project launched in Nagaland and Mizoram this year (January to May), detected more than 1,200 state government employees defaulting in payment of income tax. The amount in both the states in two years is yet to be calculated. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104685.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Tax evaders detected in region | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Jorhat, Aug. 25: The Directorate of Income Tax (Intelligence and Criminal Investigation), in a special pilot project launched in Nagaland and Mizoram this year (January to May), detected more than 1,200 state government employees defaulting in payment of income tax. The amount in both the states in two years is yet to be calculated. Addressing the inaugural session of the outreach programme on furnishing statement of financial transactions by the directorate, Anup Bhattacharjee, joint director, IT (I and CI), Guwahati, said tribals working in state government departments in five states of the Northeast were exempt from paying taxes. "We found that in 2013-14 the total taxes collected in Nagaland was only Rs 13 lakh and in 2014-15 it was Rs 14 lakh," he said. Furnishing exact figures, Vikram Sahay, director of income tax (I and CI), Guwahati, said in Nagaland in 2013-14 out of 525 non-tribal employees, 432 had not paid taxes. Their total taxable income amount came to Rs 16.86 crore. In 2014-15, it was found that of the 484 non-tribal employees, 378 had not paid income tax and the amount was Rs 23.33 crore. "In Mizoram, for the year 2013-14, of 336 employees, 228 had not paid income tax and the total taxable income came to Rs 7.18 crore while in 2014-15, of 345 employees, 239 had not paid and the total amount was Rs 11.14 crore," he said. In five states of the Northeast - Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Manipur - tribals do not have to pay income tax. Bhattacharjee said, "Once we got the numbers, we notified the income tax departments and tax deduction at source authorities in both these states and the process of recovery began." The employees will have to pay taxes for the past two years. The project will continue in other states but nothing has been finalised, Sahay said. About 100 people representing the chambers of commerce, chartered accountants, tax practitioners, bankers, dealers and distributors of companies and industries were told how to correctly fill up Form 61, a new form which the IT department had launched to widen and deepen the tax net. Making a detailed presentation on the subject, Sahay underlined the crucial role played by bankers and big businesses in reporting high denomination transactions to bring untaxed money to tax. "Bankers and businesses now have to fill up Form 61 online after collecting all the Form 60s in any given year and it has to be done correctly as the department will no longer accept Form 60 directly, most of which were shoddily filled up and sometimes with false information," he said. A new clause inserted is that more than Rs 2 lakh purchased in goods and services will be reported to the income tax. In Guwahati, it was seen that people came to car dealers with cash and filled up Form 60 and did not have pan cards. "All dealers and distributors will have to fill up Form 61 after accepting Form 60 from the customer and keep the IT department informed of such transactions or face the consequences," he said. Among those present were I. Jamir, additional commissioner of income tax, Jorhat range, H.D. Simte and B.C. Das, both assistant commissioners, and S. Choudhury, income tax officer, Jorhat. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/northeast/story_104685.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/820bb8dcad81157dd554ac45f9c1c8fb2ba4fe562e45cdb5a4ec2613c39054bf.json |
[
"Roshan Kumar In Rajgir"
] | 2016-08-26T22:51:14 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Rajgir has not seen such hectic activity since September 2014 when external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj formally inaugurated the "born again" Nalanda University, an idea first mooted by then President the late APJ Abdul Kalam in 2006. The town, around 105km southeast of Patna, has turned into a fortress - with frequent checks at hotels and lodges, senior police and district administration personnel camping in town, security personnel teeming at the new varsity campus and Cheetah commandos lurking in the green hills on the horizon - for the varsity"s first convocation on Saturday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fbihar%2Fstory_104730.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/bihar/story_104730.jsp/../../../images/27bhrNal4_190614.jpg | en | null | Nalanda event brings spotlight, hope | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Security personnel rehearse in Rajgir on Friday ahead of the Nalanda University convocation.
Picture by Nagendra Kumar Singh
Rajgir has not seen such hectic activity since September 2014 when external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj formally inaugurated the "born again" Nalanda University, an idea first mooted by then President the late APJ Abdul Kalam in 2006. The town, around 105km southeast of Patna, has turned into a fortress - with frequent checks at hotels and lodges, senior police and district administration personnel camping in town, security personnel teeming at the new varsity campus and Cheetah commandos lurking in the green hills on the horizon - for the varsity"s first convocation on Saturday. President Pranab Mukherjee, Governor Ram Nath Kovind and chief minister Nitish Kumar will award degrees to 12 students from Nalanda University"s School of Historical Studies and School of Ecology and Environment Studies at the convocation, the main event for which will be held at the upcoming main campus where a temporary structure has been put up. The 80foot wide and 262foot long structure will have five gates: two in the north for common people, two others for VIPs and one for the media. The upcoming campus is at the foothills of the Rajgir hills, once notorious for the Maoist menace. "There will be foolproof security arrangements for the event," said Nalanda superintendent of police Kumar Ashish. "Around 3,000 police personnel, along with 20 DSPs (deputy superintendents of police), 50 inspectors and around 400 cops of the ranks of sub-inspector and assistant sub-inspector have been deployed." Four companies of Cheetah attached to the special task force will be keeping an eye from the Rajgir to thwart any Naxalite movement. Three units of the dog squad and a bomb squad unit have also been pressed into service, and hotel associations have been directed to maintain a register of visitors. "The President will reach Rajgir at around 10.50am from Patna," said Nalanda district magistrate S.M. Thiyagarajan. "Helipads have been prepared at main upcoming main campus itself. The main function will be held at 11am and the President will leave at around noon." The President will also lay the foundation stone for the new varsity campus at the event, where visiting dignitaries will include ambassadors from different countries. The man on the street is also enthused. "For the past one week the district administration is working day and night to make the event a grand success," said Manikant Prasad, who runs a grocery shop near Rajgir bus stand. "All roads leading to Rajgir have been repaired. Also the district administration as a security measure has removed illegal encroachments along both sides of Rajgir main road." It is a tourist town but it lacks infrastructure, rued Manikant. "In the past decade many hostels and restaurants along with new markets are coming up, but these hostels and restaurants have full occupancy only during winter season when Jains and Buddhist tourists visit the town for their religious functions," he said. He said he was looking forward to the day when Nalanda University grows up to its full potential, leading to huge influx of students and varsity staff, which would lead to growth in the town"s local business. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/bihar/story_104730.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/9c4d90c4637ca499822ed77d989469f35bbc9b919f89cd79e02f20a0b8a4b793.json |
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"Amit Bhelariadditional Reporting Sanjay K Mishra In Darbhanga"
] | 2016-08-26T22:51:10 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Friday called the BJP a "party of drunkards" while reacting to the arrest of Ajay Sarawgi, brother of BJP Darbhanga Town MLA Sanjay Sarawgi, for allegedly consuming liquor in a vehicle on Thursday night. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fbihar%2Fstory_104724.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/bihar/story_104724.jsp/../../../images/Lalu.jpg;jsessionid=237DC167002A2D47B4A2A561EEFE3A0F | en | null | Lalu missile: BJP a 'party of drunkards' | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Lalu Prasad RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Friday called the BJP a "party of drunkards" while reacting to the arrest of Ajay Sarawgi, brother of BJP Darbhanga Town MLA Sanjay Sarawgi, for allegedly consuming liquor in a vehicle on Thursday night. "BJP ke adhikhansh neta piyakkad hai (Most BJP leaders are drunkards)," Lalu said. "Law is equal for everyone and nobody will be spared, be it an MLA's brother or anybody else. Prohibition law is very strict in Bihar and action will be taken as per the law." Hours later, a local court in Darbhanga granted bail to Ajay. BJP spokesperson and MLC Vinod Narayan Jha hit back, saying: "The BJP does not take the comment of Lalu Prasad seriously at all because only their (Grand Alliance) leaders are being arrested and caught under the prohibition law. No BJP leader has been arrested till now. What Lalu Prasad has aired is his frustration, and as far as this incident (Ajay's arrest) is concerned, the law applies to everyone. It is a matter of investigation whether Sanjay Sarawgi's brother was drinking or it is a conspiracy." Excise department officials arrested Ajay from Hasanpur Chowk along with two other people - Darbhanga collectorate clerk Pankaj Kumar and LIC agent Ritesh Kumar Gupta - when they were allegedly drinking on Thursday night. Darbhanga excise superintendent Dinbandhu said the trio was found drinking in a car. "Three glasses and one plastic bottle was found from the car. Breathalyzers were used and it was found that all three were drunk," the official added. He said no liquor bottle was found in the car, and that the department would appeal in a higher court against the bail to the trio. Spirit seized Officials of excise department on Friday seized 120 litres of spirit from a person belonging to Jaisinghpur village under Turkaulia police station in Motihari during a raid, said excise superintendent Keshav Jha. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/bihar/story_104724.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/dc7754c0477fa31ad91269ea3a2c0b8ca7ee37ff8f309feff9385c63da2eebfd.json |
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"A Staff Reporter"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:43 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | The seven-year-old daughter of two doctors was allegedly kidnapped by the family's domestic help from the Joyanagar area of the city today. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104525.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | 7-yr-old city girl missing | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Guwahati, Aug. 25: The seven-year-old daughter of two doctors was allegedly kidnapped by the family's domestic help from the Joyanagar area of the city today.
CCTV footage of Indraprastha Apartment, near North Eastern Regional Institute of Management, showed Rumi Das, 28, taking Adishri Dutta, a class II student of Delhi Public School, out of the house around 12.30pm. Both of them have been missing since then.
Adishri's parents were not at home when the incident happened. Das, a divorcee from Hajo in Kamrup district, was with the family since August 2, 2015.
A case has been registered at Basistha police station on the basis of a complaint lodged by the child's father, Diganta Dutta.
Inspector Dandodhar Sarmah, officer-in-charge of Basistha police station, said efforts were on to rescue the child. "So far, the family has not received any ransom demand," Sarmah said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104525.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/85970c32b02a2b982a331ae98ed623bf7678869fae2f11c940f3d3723b92bdff.json |
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"Barnali Handique"
] | 2016-08-26T22:53:36 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | The weatherman has spied rainfall in a few places in Assam in the next 24 hours bringing a sigh of relief from people hit by rising temperatures in the past few days. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104710.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/northeast/story_104710.jsp/../../../images/27regvendor.jpg;jsessionid=292FA610DA150BC306E32028A624F07F | en | null | Rain relief for Guwahatians | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | A vendor hands over a coconut to a customer in Guwahati on Thursday. Picture by UB Photos Guwahati, Aug. 26: The weatherman has spied rainfall in a few places in Assam in the next 24 hours bringing a sigh of relief from people hit by rising temperatures in the past few days. It has been hot and humid in many places across the state, with this season's maximum temperature so far, 39.9 degrees Celsius, being recorded in north Lakhimpur yesterday. The maximum temperature recorded in the state today was 39.3 degrees Celsius, also in north Lakhimpur. However, the rainfall that occurred here yesterday and today has made the weather bearable. According to data provided by the Regional Meteorological Centre here, the city received 31.6mm of rainfall till 8.30 this morning. It received an additional 9.4mm rainfall throughout the day. This helped in lowering the city's maximum temperature for this season from 38.4 degrees Celsius yesterday to 31.2 degrees Celsius today. "During the past 24 hours, it has rained only in Guwahati, which helped lower the maximum temperature. Scattered rain is forecast in a few places in the next 24 hours. Though it will be below normal, it will help to lower temperatures in places that receive rainfall. Hot weather is a normal phenomenon in August," said a Met official. Residents are looking forward to more rainfall to beat the heat. "We are relieved it rained yesterday and today as the heat was becoming unbearable. I hope there is more rain in the next few days, though it should not rain heavily as to cause floods," said Reema Baishya, a resident. The lack of rainfall during the past few days has led to reduction in water levels of all major rivers. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority report, all rivers are flowing at normal level. The water level of the Brahmaputra was recorded at 46.49m here at 9 this morning and is receding. The water level of the Puthimari was recorded at a steady 50.86m at 9am and that of the Pagladia at a steady 50.69m. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/northeast/story_104710.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/7897e1f6c61d438905e1858c3a61b845489f6e315eb458cd7a1f464993648491.json |
[
"Andrew W. Lyngdoh"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:21 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Tura Lok Sabha MP Conrad Sangma has pitched for the need to find a "mid way" on coalmining in Meghalaya. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fnortheast%2Fstory_104482.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104482.jsp/../../../images/26regConrad.jpg;jsessionid=FED49578424A0C0CA852E958850520B8 | en | null | Find a middle path: Conrad | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Conrad Sangma Shillong, Aug. 25: Tura Lok Sabha MP Conrad Sangma has pitched for the need to find a "mid way" on coalmining in Meghalaya. It has been more than two years since the National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed the interim ban, and while it allowed the transportation of the extracted coal at different intervals, the prohibition on mining is yet to be lifted. After his two-day visit to West and East Jaintia Hill districts, which concluded on Tuesday, Sangma, stressed on the need to see "both sides" of the coalmining saga, which is perhaps the largest revenue-generating sector for the Meghalaya economy. Jaintia Hills, especially East Jaintia Hills, is a mineral-rich area where coal and limestone are available in abundance. "Yes, there is pollution (arising out of coalmining) and a lot of safety issues, but I don't think cutting off the entire system is a solution. There has to be a mid way and that has to be found out," Sangma said. While stating that environmental protection has to be ensured, he said ways have to be explored for mining to continue. "We need to ensure that economically people are not affected while ensuring environmental and safety norms. There has to be strict measures on environment and coalminers should adhere to those, the Lok Sabha MP added. Social activist H.H. Mohrmen, who hails from West Jaintia Hills, opined that the story of people who are living near the rivers, which have been polluted because of coal mining, has not been told. "We have three dead rivers in Jaintia Hills - the Kupli (West Jaintia Hills), the Lukha (East Jaintia Hills), and the Myntdu (between West and East Jaintia Hills). People living on the banks of these rivers have lost their livelihood because of the polluted waters," Mohrmen lamented. Although coalmining activity has apparently come to a grinding halt, he said the problem in reclaiming these rivers is huge. Talking about alternative livelihoods, Sangma reminded what former Lok Sabha Speaker Purno Agitok Sangma had said in his lifetime. "Our leader P.A. Sangma had always said the people of Jaintia Hills must realise that the coal will finish one day. Can we rely continuously on coal? Maybe not," the MP added. Therefore, he said there was a need to create "parallel" economies where areas like agriculture, horticulture and tourism needs to be given a push. Following the ban, Mohrmen said people, who were engaged in coal mining, have started other activities for livelihood. He said there are many people who have started floriculture while in other places, people have resorted to ginger farming. "There are also families, which have started kitchen gardens, hitherto unknown as they were fully engaged in mining. But things are changing now," Mohrmen said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/northeast/story_104482.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/8b4910438afddbf78e7614dc39479af882553d1414a4e9c5715b5547c17c2a4a.json |
[
"Our Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:14 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Impressed with India's Olympian daughters, chief minister Raghubar Das on Thursday urged Jamshedpur girls to participate in the dahi-handi competition during Janmashtami from next year. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104465.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104465.jsp/../../../images/26jamjanamashtami4.jpg.jpg | en | null | Betis to scale age-old male turf | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | The winning Bagunnagar Baridih Basti team in action during the dahi-handi competition on Surya Mandir grounds in Sidhgora, Jamshedpur, on Thursday. Picture by Bhola Prasad Impressed with India's Olympian daughters, chief minister Raghubar Das on Thursday urged Jamshedpur girls to participate in the dahi-handi competition during Janmashtami from next year. Praising the achievements of shuttler P.V. Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi Malik, the chief minister during the prize distribution ceremony of this year's dahi-handi competition by Surya Mandir Committee at Sidhgora, announced that from next year girls' teams would be allowed to take part in the Janmashtami ritual. He could have also been referring to ace gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who narrowly missed a medal but wowed the world with her agility. "We have seen how women sportspersons have brought laurels for our country at the recent Olympics and there is no reason why we should not allow our girls to exhibit their prowess in this traditional competition. From next year, we will allow girls' teams to participate. The organisers will bear an expense of up to Rs 3 lakh for training them prior to the competition," said Das, who is also the patron of the committee. For safety's sake, the participating girls will have to go through at least a week-long training in advance. "Since it would be the first such instance of girls' teams participating in a dahi-handi competition in the city, I would like them to get trained by the organisers on the Surya Mandir Temple premises. They will have to enrol themselves at least a week before the competition," added Das. The chief minister also called upon the youths to preserve traditions. "This competition is an attempt to preserve our ancient culture and more youths should be encouraged to preserve them," the chief minister said. In this year's all-men's dahi-handi competition, Bagunnagar Baridih Basti team won the competition by breaking the pot in just 32.75 seconds. They received Rs 21,000 cash prize and a trophy from the chief minister. The second prize went to a group from Burmamines, which broke the pot in 33.69 seconds and received a cash prize of Rs 15,000 and trophy. The third prize with a cash prize of Rs 11,000 and a trophy went to Gorai and Son Group from Devnagar, Baradwari. They broke the pot in 37 seconds. Altogether, 12 teams were in fray on Thursday. Adhering to the Supreme Court's recent directive, the organisers had capped the height of the human pyramid at 20 feet this year while boys below 18 were barred. Apart from the dahi handi, the day was marked by colourful presentations by children, dressed as Lord Krishna, and devotional songs. The chief minister, who had arrived in the city on Wednesday evening, will leave for Ranchi on Saturday. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104465.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/79700020891615016901935325d11a30803fd1d4fdfa15bc6d53fd27b7f87e3b.json |
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"Vijay Deo Jha"
] | 2016-08-26T22:53:00 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Sudha Sharma who died at RIMS on Thursday may have contracted dengue during her trip to Calcutta, but her home in Ranchi is clearly a breeding ground for vectors. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104670.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/jharkhand/story_104670.jsp/../../../images/27RanKailashnagar6_192701.jpg;jsessionid=C270051E651CADE04DABD9818847F094 | en | null | Dengue den in heart of capital | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Man & muck coexist in neighbourhood that lost resident Children play amid filth and stagnant water at Kailash Nagar in Sukhdeonagar, Ranchi, on Friday and (above) a civic worker sprays larvicide during an inspection. Pictures by Hardeep Singh Sudha Sharma who died at RIMS on Thursday may have contracted dengue during her trip to Calcutta, but her home in Ranchi is clearly a breeding ground for vectors. Choked drains, mounds of garbage and mossy puddles are some of the salient features of Kailash Nagar in Sukhdeonagar, where a health team - led by RMC medical officer Ajay Kumar Manjhi and district epidemiologist Rajiv Bhushan - reached for inspection on Friday only to be greeted by contempt. "You woke up now? Had Sudha ji not died and had newspapers not reported about dengue, would you have come to this hell-hole?" Sandhya Mishra, a next door neighbour of the Sharmas, minced no words to deplore the "cosmetic exercise" when civic workers sprayed larvicide into drains. Criticism notwithstanding, Manjhi and Bhushan, along with RMC doctor Kiran Kumari and district malaria officer Rajkumari, spoke at length to the Sharma family on how and where she developed symptoms of dengue. "My mother went to Calcutta for a cataract surgery on August 6. On Monday, when she was returning to Ranchi, she had fever and was admitted to RIMS. Dengue virus was found in her blood," daughter Madhulika said before Sudha Sharma's last rites were performed at Harmu Muktidham. Prashant Kumar, another local resident, said no vector-borne disease had been reported in the colony of 5,000 people so far, but added that it was only a matter of time, given the unhygienic conditions that they were compelled to live in. One of Kumar's neighbours pointed out that man and pig coexisted in Kailash Nagar. "The only difference is people have their homes and pigs stay in drains and puddles," he said. Gauri Devi, yet another resident, squarely blamed the RMC for their plight. "Civic workers seldom collect garbage from this area. We have no choice but to dump our trash either in drains or on a ground. The drains are not cleaned either," she said. Spanning Wards 30 and 31, Kailash Nagar is represented by councillors Om Prakash and Asha Devi, respectively. Both were said to be busy at an RMC meeting and could not be contacted. Medical officer Manjhi conceded that civic amenities were unsatisfactory. "Drains will be cleaned and garbage will be removed shortly. Regular cleaning will be carried out. We have spoken to family members of the deceased and other residents. A report will be submitted to the RMC," he said. An elderly Sharma, who was being treated for dengue at state-run RIMS after the microbiology department found the virus in her blood, succumbed to a cardiac arrest, acting director of the hospital Dr R.K. Srivastava had said on Thursday afternoon. However, district epidemiologist Bhushan played down the dengue angle on Friday. "After examining reports, I have come to know that her platelet count was normal at 1.75 lakh, which doesn't suggest dengue. She had also tested negative for antibodies. These are our preliminary observations; we will carry out a detailed analysis," he said. If your locality is a dengue hotspot, write to us at [email protected] | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/jharkhand/story_104670.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/72713625adfc8149e49792ac98ef3b71e3d0fa375e2b4bc9e3b3dce33e4fcb32.json |
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"Our Special Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T22:58:31 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi today | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fbusiness%2Fstory_104742.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/business/story_104742.jsp/../../../images/27bus-Modi_195125.jpg;jsessionid=25D2CFB10A649C961F2FC0C0565080C5 | en | null | PM roots for rapid changes | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Narendra Modi in New
Delhi on Friday. (PTI) New Delhi, Aug. 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today debunked the idea of "mere incremental progress" in favour of "rapid transformation" through changes in laws and the elimination of unnecessary procedures. "We cannot march through the 21st century with the administrative systems of the 19th century. There is a need of collective opening of the minds, to let in new, global perspectives," Modi said while inaugurating the first "Transforming India" series lecture organised by NITI Aayog. Incidentally, the NDA government, like its predecessor the UPA, had rooted for incremental growth in policy statements issued in the past. "If India is to meet the challenge of change, mere incremental progress is not enough. A metamorphosis is needed. That is why my vision for India is rapid transformation, not gradual evolution," Modi said. Stating that the "transformation of India cannot happen without a transformation of governance", the Prime Minister said a transformation of governance cannot happen without a transformation in mindset. According to Modi, the youth in India is thinking differently and the government can no longer afford to remain rooted in the past. "Development now depends on the quality of institutions and ideas. Thirty years ago, a country might have been able to look inward and find its solutions, but today countries are inter-dependent and inter-connected," the Prime Minister said. Fundamental changes in administrative mindsets usually occur through sudden shocks or crisis. With a stable democratic polity in India, special efforts will have to be made to force transformational changes, the Prime Minister added. Modi said he had been holding brainstorming sessions with government officials, and the next step would be to get ideas from outside. Growth efforts Delivering the keynote address, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, called for bold reforms to achieve 8-10 per cent growth. India has a hugely "unfulfilled potential" and is uniquely positioned to "recast the global narrative", requiring an 8-10 per cent growth rate over 20 years to reduce the per capita income gap with the likes of China, he said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/business/story_104742.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/ffded055d0da64ff1499fda095ac2759fe222b8cde89560e0f80816dd7c55065.json |
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"A Staff Reporter"
] | 2016-08-26T13:14:50 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | A 41-year-old man who has allegedly cheated several hundred people across four states of crores of rupees by floating a fake telecommunication company was arrested from a Salt Lake guest house on Thursday evening. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fcalcutta%2Fstory_104537.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Arrest for inter-state fraud | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | A 41-year-old man who has allegedly cheated several hundred people across four states of crores of rupees by floating a fake telecommunication company was arrested from a Salt Lake guest house on Thursday evening.
Rajesh Rajan was picked up from the AA block address during a joint raid by Nagaland and Bidhannagar police's detective department.
The arrest was made on the basis of a police complaint by Asmat Jamir, a resident of Wokha district in Nagaland.
According to the police, Rajan, who hails from Bihar, claimed to be the owner of a company named Kawas Tele and Infrastructure India. The Behala address he provided of the company's office is non-existent.
An officer of Nagaland police said Rajan would approach landowners in Bengal, Assam, Odisha and Nagaland with an offer to install a telecommunication tower on their plots.
"He would earn the trust of the landowners by rattling off technical specifications of such towers," said Santosh Pandey, deputy commissioner, detective department, Bidhannagar police.
The police alleged that he would then take Rs 40,000 through a demand draft from a victim, as part of the installation cost of a tower and prepare a fake lease deed for the plot. The plot owners were promised rent of Rs 3,200 per month.
"As soon as he got the money from someone he would flee. He would change the SIM card he used to make calls to the victim," said an investigator. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/calcutta/story_104537.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/2ac62d51fbbbcf23add7f050c4db64bd7976ab2d5c6e0a09c92a8f6e0b3b8141.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:48:16 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Boasting a "bat tracker", a bat sign projector for the night-time sky, smoke guns and an array of other devices, a Batman costume fitted with 23 gadgets has earned a place in the Guinness World Records book. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fforeign%2Fstory_104792.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Batman record | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | London, Aug. 26 (Reuters): Boasting a "bat tracker", a bat sign projector for the night-time sky, smoke guns and an array of other devices, a Batman costume fitted with 23 gadgets has earned a place in the Guinness World Records book.
The bulky black-caped suit, made by Batman fan and special effects expert Julian Checkley, takes the title for "the most functional gadgets on a cosplay suit", Guinness World Records said in a statement.
The costume, which will feature in the "Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition 2017", is based on the suit the superhero wears in videogame "Batman: Arkham Origins". | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/foreign/story_104792.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/13a7c547ff3768055ffb4d02edbdcc9bdb8c198d466856fd9f63eb5591f1ef4f.json |
[
"Jayanta Roy Chowdhury"
] | 2016-08-28T22:59:00 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | India is likely to join forces with China to lobby for changes - and even partially block - in a UN-brokered global deal to freeze carbon emissions by the aviation industry at 2020 levels. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160829%2Fjsp%2Fbusiness%2Fstory_105004.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160829/jsp/business/story_105004.jsp/../../../images/busLead.jpg;jsessionid=68ABB97AC204210B3E3C2FD72359AF38 | en | null | Big fight over flight emission norms | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | New Delhi, Aug. 28: India is likely to join forces with China to lobby for changes - and even partially block - in a UN-brokered global deal to freeze carbon emissions by the aviation industry at 2020 levels. The United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) will meet next month to finalise the deal that could slow down aviation growth in Asia, besides imposing a carbon emission fee on airlines. The deal, backed by US negotiators, is being reluctantly supported by the European Union (EU), which at one stage wanted even tougher measures, including punitive taxes on airlines flying to Europe. Officials said New Delhi had made it clear that it would not agree to the move, which seeks to oblige airlines with international flights to neutralise their emissions through the purchase of offset credits. India and China also have misgivings about efforts to freeze emissions by 2020 through a structured process, which ICAO sources say will stretch till 2026. "Ours are developing markets which are still growing at a phenomenal rate. The European and American markets are mature with little scope for growth. They can cap their carbon emissions anytime. If we do, we will be depriving our people from accessing airlines... we need more time for a cap to come in place," said top officials involved in the negotiations. In June, passenger traffic grew 17 per cent in India and 14 per cent in China, according to the Airports Council International. A draft proposal has differentiated the cost of capping carbon emissions between developed and developing nations, but not to the satisfaction of emerging aviation powers such as China, India, Brazil or even Korea. Earlier this year, a joint statement issued by China, India, Brazil, Russia, Argentina and Saudi Arabia said they were "concerned the draft proposal may impose an inappropriate economic burden on developing countries, where the international aviation market is still maturing". Aviation was excluded from last year's global climate consensus in Paris when countries agreed to limit the rise in global temperatures to "well below" 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Aviation emissions account for 2-5 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Tech hurdle Analysts said more efficient engines, lighter aircraft and use of bio-fuels could slow the rate of emissions. But such modifications would hamper the growth of the passenger aircraft industry, dominated by the West, in countries such as Brazil, India and China. Some years back, the European Union had tried to slap a carbon emission tax on airlines flying to Europe. However, a group of 26 nations, including India, China, Canada, Russia and South Africa opposed the move. China and India even threatened retaliatory tax on European airlines. Beijing went a step further and blocked a $3.8-billion purchase from Airbus . The brouhaha over the tax, forced the EU to back-track and agree to mandate the ICAO to broker a global deal on airline carbon emissions. If a deal is not brokered by 2017, the EU has threatened to ask all airlines - irrespective of the country they belong to - to get emission permits. This means airlines will have to pay tax on their carbon emissions within the EU airspace. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160829/jsp/business/story_105004.jsp | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/5c13acc63542c51913b5552d66c6ec6eb9f3a8025e83dd0957beec098461d42d.json |
[
"Animesh Bisoee"
] | 2016-08-26T22:53:05 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | The popular well of death or maut ka kuan in which bikers perform stunts inside a barrel-shaped wooden cylinder, is likely to give the 98-year-old Ganesh Puja fair in Kadma, Jamshedpur, a miss this year. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104666.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/jharkhand/story_104666.jsp/../../../images/27jamfair1.jJPG.jpg;jsessionid=E49315CF1E6D6B0AC40E13DCF7CA15F7 | en | null | Safe fiat endangers stunt show | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | The Ganesh Puja grounds in Kadma, the venue of the fair, where maut ka kuan may not be put up. Picture by Bhola Prasad The popular well of death or maut ka kuan in which bikers perform stunts inside a barrel-shaped wooden cylinder, is likely to give the 98-year-old Ganesh Puja fair in Kadma, Jamshedpur, a miss this year. Reason, a directive issued by Dhalbhum SDO Suraj Kumar on Thursday evening virtually banned bike stunts. "Bike stunts in the well of death won't be allowed in the city in its present form," said SDO Kumar. "We will allow it only if bikers wear harness and helmets." The SDO added that organisers of fairs and persons doing the stunt need to give a written undertaking to the administration that performers would wear helmets and tie the harness around themselves to prevent any fall. "The show can start only after inspection by the administration," added SDO Kumar. The SDO said the decision was taken following an order from East Singhbhum deputy commissioner Amit Kumar on strict safety compliance. "We have issued notices to all fair organisers that action will be taken against them if they allow maut ka kuan stunts without following guidelines," the SDO added. But, the directive has put Ganesh Puja fair organisers, the Sree Bala Ganapati Vilas, at Kadma in a fix. Most insiders said no biker could freely ride on a road, let alone inside a barrel, while wearing a harness. A source in Sree Bala Ganapati Vilas said it looked unlikely that the maut ka kuan would operate after these safety injunctions. "In all probability, this directive will prove to be the death knell for maut ka kuan. If bikers wear harnesses, how can they circulate in groups at great speed inside the vertical wall?" said the senior functionary. The well of death usually has a height of 22 feet and a diameter of 55 feet. A regular attraction of the Ganesh Puja fair since four decades, the well of death drew around 300 spectators at each show. Around six shows were daily held in the 16-day fair, the event proving to be one of the main crowd-pullers. This year, the fair will start on September 5 and go on till September 21. Chief minister Raghubar Das is scheduled to inaugurate the Ganesh Puja while Jamshedpur MP Bidyut Baran Mahto will do the honours at the fair, M. Kanka Rao, working president of the fair organising committee, said. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/jharkhand/story_104666.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/275af330c116a24a438c3795754bcd0e4fc9a1b81face835601b0a60b72057f1.json |
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"Our Special Correspondent"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:00 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | A three-day district badminton tournament will be organised at mega sports complex in Hotwar, 6km from capital Ranchi, from Friday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104475.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Shuttle meet today | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | A three-day district badminton tournament will be organised at mega sports complex in Hotwar, 6km from capital Ranchi, from Friday.
Over 300 entries have poured in from various age groups till Thursday evening. Players aged between 13 and 65 years can participate in the tournament.
Vice president of Ranchi District Badminton Association Ratindra Bhadra said: "The recently concluded Rio Olympic Games have boosted prospects in badminton in the country. With proper facilities and exposure, the game will prosper in Jharkhand as well," he said.
Workshop
A daylong workshop on anti-doping and anti-corruption was held at JSCA international stadium complex in Ranchi on Thursday. Cricketers, including women, were told how to stay away from doping and corruption by two experts from BCCI, Abhijit Salvi and Anshuman Upadhyay. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104475.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/6115423d2a20484eabea8e02f1eabf875e93807af1b70cb94b6f8391042ef806.json |
[
"Shashank Shekhar"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:12 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Valuables, including gold ornaments and cash, worth over Rs 5 lakh were stolen from the quarter of a retired Bokaro steel plant employee at Sector XII-B in the steel city on Wednesday night in third such incident in the last three days in a row. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160826%2Fjsp%2Fjharkhand%2Fstory_104471.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104471.jsp/../../../images/26BokRobbery2.jpg;jsessionid=AE4536D3055290AF257EFAB03DBB498E | en | null | Three break-ins in three days | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | A family member shows the cupboard, from where the ornaments and cash were stolen, on Thursday. Picture by Pankaj Singh Valuables, including gold ornaments and cash, worth over Rs 5 lakh were stolen from the quarter of a retired Bokaro steel plant employee at Sector XII-B in the steel city on Wednesday night in third such incident in the last three days in a row. A case regarding this was lodged at Sector XII police station of Bokaro steel city by the victim, Sakaldeo Yadav, on Thursday morning. According to the FIR, the thieves had entered his quarter, situated on the second floor of Bokaro steel building, through the balcony, which they had kept open before going to sleep. Yadav, his wife and two sons had gone to sleep in their respective rooms around 11am. On Thursday morning around 5, he woke up to find things lying strewn out of the cupboard in his room. "We were in such a deep sleep that no one came to know about this. The thieves managed to steal Rs 20,000 cash along with gold and silver ornaments, kept in the cupboard," rued Yadav. Police, however, blamed the house owner for keeping the balcony open, giving an open invitation to the thieves. This is third such incident in the last three days, two others being at Sector II and Dundibagh on Monday and Tuesday respectively. Bokaro DSP Ajay Kumar told news persons that investigations were on to nab the unidentified thieves in all the three cases. "We will also increase the night patrolling across the city to avert such incidents further," said the DSP. It is worth mentioning that several banks of Bokaro steel city lack adequate number of lockers as compared to the demand, which is why most of the residents have to keep their ornaments at their residences and become easy targets of the thieves. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160826/jsp/jharkhand/story_104471.jsp | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/22a07cd2019a33b19f4b82c4f02805e7c96ee2c185a0e7f0fa4de3ad654072f4.json |
[
"Our Bureau"
] | 2016-08-26T22:58:27 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Flipkart has reshuffled its top deck yet again, carving a bigger role for Kalyan Krishnamurthy, head of category design management, to create a top-team with clear accountabilities. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160827%2Fjsp%2Fbusiness%2Fstory_104743.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/business/story_104743.jsp/../../../images/27trend.jpg;jsessionid=F9CF3F984891260599E693091ECEC32E | en | null | Flipkart opts for fresh rejig | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | New Delhi, Aug. 26: Flipkart has reshuffled its top deck yet again, carving a bigger role for Kalyan Krishnamurthy, head of category design management, to create a top-team with clear accountabilities.
The rejig at Flipkart, the third major one this year, comes at a time the company is locked in a battle with global rival Amazon for leadership.
Flipkart said the goal of the reorganisation was to increase focus on the group and consolidate in order to simplify the organisation. This will help to better manage functions and operations of Flipkart, Myntra (and Jabong), Ekart (logistics) and PhonePe (wallet).
"In the last few months, Flipkart has made a considerable progress in creating the foundation of an e-commerce conglomerate. It is now in a position to combine its strengths," it said.
Co-founder Binny Bansal will focus more on his role as Flipkart group CEO and consequently, commerce will be managed by former Tiger Global (Flipkart's largest shareholder) executive Kalyan Krishnamurthy and Saikiran Krishnamurthy. Both will report to Bansal.
Kalyan will lead the advertisement, marketplace (sellers), marketing and customer shopping experience divisions. Saikiran will look after the supply chain and part of his existing role as head of Ekart.
The company has expanded the role of chief people officer Nitin Seth. He will now also oversee strategy, quality, human resources, analytics, planning and communications.
Flipkart has consolidated all engineering functions under Ravi Garikipati. He currently heads the advertising unit.
Peeyush Ranjan, who has moved back to the US, will have a focussed role as head of the newly-formed US Office and F7 Labs.
Myntra and PhonePe will continue to be headed by Ananth Narayanan and Sameer Nigam, respectively. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160827/jsp/business/story_104743.jsp | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/93e3fb953115e8e8256a2d90cf0e24ccc3a39ccbdc7a9cdc76c520f5b68f5f9a.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T20:59:04 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | A 13-year-old boy who had been admitted with snakebite to a government hospital in Birbhum died within minutes of nurses removing the oxygen mask and not allowing his family to carry the oxygen cylinder from the ward to the ambulance while he was being shifted to another facility. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraphindia.com%2F1160828%2Fjsp%2Fbengal%2Fstory_104926.jsp.json | http://www.telegraphindia.com/images/logo_200x200.gif | en | null | Snakebite and oxygen cruelty claim boy | null | null | www.telegraphindia.com | Bolpur, Aug. 27: A 13-year-old boy who had been admitted with snakebite to a government hospital in Birbhum died within minutes of nurses removing the oxygen mask and not allowing his family to carry the oxygen cylinder from the ward to the ambulance while he was being shifted to another facility. The family of Jagannath Samaddar, a Class VI student, said doctors at Bolpur sub-divisional hospital had told them that the boy would need oxygen support during his journey to Burdwan Medical College and Hospital. The family said they had hired an ambulance with oxygen cylinders and needed the hospital's oxygen mask and cylinder to carry Jagannath to the ambulance waiting at the entrance. The family alleged some nurses did not allow the cylinder to be taken out of the ward, saying they could not risk it being stolen. Jagannath had been bitten by a banded krait and respiratory failure is the most common cause of death in such cases. As the boy was being carried down a ramp from the second floor on a stretcher, he began gasping for breath and became motionless. Doctors declared him dead later. Jagannath had been administered an anti-venom and referred to the Burdwan hospital after he complained of respiratory distress and his condition deteriorated. Jagannath's father Jagadish Samaddar, a fruit seller, said: "We had requested the nurses to allow us to carry the oxygen cylinder to the emergency gate, where the ambulance was waiting. But they did not agree, saying the cylinder could be stolen. I have lodged a complaint with the hospital superintendent." Bishnupada Baidya, an uncle of the boy, said Jagannath had started gasping for breath immediately after the mask was taken off. "We tried to rush him from the first floor to the ambulance, it was a few hundred metres. But he died before we could reach," he said. The nursing superintendent of the hospital, Maitrayee Bhattacharya, said oxygen cylinders were not allowed to be taken out of the hospital "as a matter of policy". "We have nobody to bring the cylinders back. A cylinder was recently reported missing from near the gates. We, as a matter of policy, do not allow cylinders out of the ward," she said. Doctors said a banded krait's venom contains neurotoxins that are destructive to nerve tissues, especially in the pulmonary system. "Ideally, a person bitten by a banded krait should be put on ventilation. He had been referred to Burdwan because our hospital does not have the facility. Constant oxygen is a must for such a patient," a doctor said. Hospital superintendent Amit Mazumder said he would initiate action if there was medical negligence. | http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160828/jsp/bengal/story_104926.jsp | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.telegraphindia.com/ce981554bef2a5e1723e3a3f2b75102f7065e01dffe71e9b809776f7af882bca.json |
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