US backs India`s bid to join NSG
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US backs India`s bid to join NSG
78 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE NATION PUBLISHED SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM GUWAHATI & DIBRUGARH RN-1127/57 TECH/GH – 104/2015-2017, VOL. 78, NO. 154, GUWAHATI, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016, Pages 16 NEWS CAPSULE Dima Hasao bandh HAFLONG, June 7: The 12-hour Dima Hasao bandh called by the Hills Tribe Students’ Association (HTSA) passed off peacefully here on Tuesday from 5 am to 5 pm. The bandh was called in protest of the Cabinet decision to give ST (Hills) status to Boro Kachari community of Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong districts. However, the bandh largely affected the normal life here. – Correspondent Support to GST KOLKATA, June 7: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today expressed confidence and optimism on rolling out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), even as she raised concern over ‘Smart City’ project, another flagship project of the BJP-led NDA government. – PTI (Details on page 12) Man rescued BISWANATH CHARIALI, June 7: A group of people attacked a man for allegedly practising black magic at Haidabari village under Biswanath Chariali police station today. The victim, identified as Madhab Baruah, is a resident of the same village. However, the police arrived on the spot and rescued him. Later, he was admitted to a nearby hospital. – Correspondent The Assam Tribune on Internet http://www.assamtribune.com & http://epaper.assamtribune.com Price Rs. 6.00 Artefacts returned US backs India’s bid to join NSG WASHINGTON, June 7: Backing India’s bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), the US has said that by becoming the member of the elite grouping the country would be in a stronger position to be a “good citizen” on proliferation- related issues. “Having gone down the path of the civil nuclear agreement with India, and having invested a significant amount of time in building up our cooperation with India as it relates to nuclear security,” Deputy National Security Advisor Benjamin Rhodes told a Washington audience. Rhodes remarks on India came in response to a question about why some countries like China are opposing India’s membership in the 48-member NSG. “..I think the bottom line for us is that we believe that through engagement with India and through engagement with groups like the NSG, we are in a better position to support India as a good citizen on these issues,” Rhodes said. He said that the US believed that engaging India and trying to bring it into international processes will be more effective in promoting the country’s security protocols. “And frankly, it takes place against continued conversations that we have with India about their approach to nuclear weapons; and of course, the support that we’ve always expressed for diplomatic efforts between India and Pakistan,” Rhodes said in response to a question at an event organised by the Arms Control Association. Based in Washington, Arms Control (See page 4) WASHINGTON, June 7: The US today returned to India over 200 stolen cultural artefacts, some dating back 2,000 years, estimated at USD 100 million, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing the cultural heritage as a great binding force in bilateral relationships. – PTI JOCOSERIOUS State Environment and Forest Minister Pramila Rani Brahma during her visit to Kaziranga National Park on Tuesday. – UB Photos Centre shortlists three Govt charts plans to for OIL CMD post stop rhino poaching SPL CORRESPONDENT DEBASISH BARUAH NEW DELHI, June 7: The wait for appointment of chairman-cum-managing director (CMD) of the country’s second biggest State-owned oil and gas explorer, Oil India Limited (OIL), is likely to be over soon, as the Centre has shortlisted three applicants for the post. According to sources, the choice for appointment of CMD of OIL, pending for a long time, is down to three candidates, including two from private sector and one from petroleum sector giant, the ONGC. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) was forwarded a list of 10 shortlisted candidates, which was pruned to three, said sources, adding that a final decision is likely to be taken shortly. Sunil K Bharti, who previously worked with Cairn India, was called for the interview from the private sector, while PK Rao, Director (Operations) of ONGC Videsh Ltd, and Ashutosh Karnatak, Director (Project) of GAIL India Ltd, were also among the shortlisted candidates. At least 10 candidates were shortlisted from nearly 60 (See page 4) KOHORA, June 7: The State Environment and Forest Minister, Pramila Rani Brahma, said here today that she would adopt all possible measures to stop poaching of rhinos in the Kaziranga National Park and other wildlife parks and sanctuaries in the State. Addressing a gathering of locals during her visit to Kaziranga, she urged the people to protect the pride of Assam, claiming that she accepted the portfolio of Environment and Forest Minister with an aim to stop rhino poaching across the State. The arms and am- munition of Forest Guards would also be upgraded so that the personnel can fight back the poachers armed with sophisticated weapons, she added. According to Brahma, one of her main priorities is to understand various problems faced by the Forest Guards and Forest battalion staying in the jungle camps of Kaziranga. She said that she would interact with the frontline Forest staff without the presence of any senior Forest officials so that they could freely express their views and grievances before the Minister. She also said that she would start a process of recruiting local people of Kaziranga in the Forest Department. Water Resources, Science and Technology and IT Minister Keshab Mahanta, Dibrugarh MLA Prasanta Phukan and Agriculture Minister Atul Bora were also present in the meeting. While addressing the gathering, Mahanta said that a special recruitment process should be adopted to select youngsters from Kaziranga area in the Forest Department. Dibrugarh MLA suggested that a ropeway system should be introduced in Kaziranga forest so that it would facilitate the Forest Guards to patrol the area at night. Agriculture Minister Atul Bora assured that the interest of the people of Kaziranga would always be preferred. CBI nabs top ONGC official for graft SPL CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI, June 7: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested a DGM (Civil) and I/C Maintenance of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Assam Asset, Sivasagar, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000, a CBI spokesman said here. 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Consultancy/P/2033/8 (CLASSIFIED ON PAGE 4) NATIONAL DMs to be hauled up for poor ‘Beti Bachao’ report card THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 3 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 NEW DELHI, June 7: District magistrates of the respective areas will be held responsible for poor progress under the Centre’s ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign aimed at protecting and empowering the girl child, Union minister Maneka Gandhi today said. “Wherever we have not done well, I will be talking to them (DMs) through video conferencing every day. Eve- ry DM will have to give me a report and anybody who has failed, it will go into his annual confidential report (ACR) because I will be discussing it with the Chief Minister concerned,” she said. The Women and Child Development Minister was responding to a query at the All Women Journalists’ workshop here on decline in the child sexratio at Meerut in Uttar Pradesh. “District authorities need to tell all the village sarpanches about Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act and provide them counselling to ensure protection of women from violence,” a senior ministry official said. “They have to put the fear of the PCPNDT Act as Haryana has done. It is the key to it. They need to map and regis- ter all the ultrasound machines tives to change the attitude in the districts and establish a of the people on the issue of the girl child. – PTI web portal,” he said. The official said that 49 out of 100 districts selected under the programme had recorded a significant improvement in the child sex-ratio. The scheme puts the onus on deputy commissioners and district magistrates for adopting a proactive approach by launching creative initia- Police asked to produce prime witness MUZAFFARNAGAR, June 7: A local court today directed the Gujarat Police to produce before it Kartik Haldar, the alleged henchmen of Asaram, in connection with the murder of Akhil Gupta, the prime witness in the Surat rape case against the selfstyled godman. Acting Chief Judicial Mag- istrate Arun Kumar ordered the Gujarat Police to produce Haldaf before the court on July 2, the prosecution said. Haldar was arrested from Raipur in Chhattisgarh by the Anti-Terrorism Squad of Gujarat in March and is suspected to have shot dead three key witnesses in rape cases against Asaram. Haldar had allegedly killed Asaram’s personal doctor Amrut Prajapati in June 2014, his assistant-cumcook Akhil Gupta in January Surat rape case against Asaram last year and another key witness, Kripal Singh, in July last year. During his interrogation, Haldar had told officials he had met the followers of Asaram in 2014, who instructed him to kill witnesses in a bid to weaken cases against the controversial preacher, ATS said. – PTI Rahul pitches for release of Udta Punjab NEW DELHI, June 7: Amid a raging controversy, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi today made a strong pitch for the release of Udta Punjab, noting that the State has a “crippling drug problem” and censoring the movie would not fix it. “Punjab has a crippling drug problem. Censoring #UdtaPunjab will not fix it. The government must accept the reality and find solutions,” the Congress vice president said on Twitter. Anurag Kashyap, one of the producers of Udta Punjab, has compared the ongoing censorship regarding his forthcoming film to the Call to probe animal entertainment venues KOCHI, June 7: After carcasses of several tiger cubs and hundreds of other tiger parts were unearthed at a popular tourist destination in Thailand, a global NGO on animal rights today urged the Centre to investigate all animal entertainment venues to ensure such practices are not being followed in the country. The World Animal Protection said in a release that the Tiger Temple, a tourist attraction in Thailand, has been closed to the public since last Monday when the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) raided it following allegations of illegal smuggling of animal body parts. – PTI GHOUSIA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING RAMANAGARA DISTRICT - 562 159 BANGALORE Owned & managed by Ghousia Industrial & Engineering Trust Hosur Road, Bangalore-29 Recognised by AICTE New Delhi & Affiliated to VTU Belgaum, Karnataka Web : www.ghousiaedu.org ( A Unit of Al-Ameen Movement) E-mail : principal_gce@hotmail.com Excellent Engineering College in Karnataka - 2016 SPOT ADMISSIONS 2016 - 2017 The College was established in the year 1980-81 and it is located 45 Kms from Bangalore towards Mysore. 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Udta Punjab, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt and Diljit Dosanjh in pivotal roles, deals with the substance abuse in the State and its effect on the youth. “There is no film more honest than Udta Punjab... and any person or party opposing it is actually guilty of promoting drugs,” Kashyap said. Directed by Abhishek Chaubey, the film is slated for release on June 17. – PTI RECRUITMENT NOTIFICATION MMS Advisory (P) Ltd, largest Advisory Company of NE is looking for the following personnel : 1. State quality Monitor- Retired Civil Engineer in the rank of Executive Engineer and above for 3rd party monitoring of road projects in NER. 2. Management Graduate with Agri or Engg background with experience in project report preparation. Sales person need not apply. 3. Civil Engineer with experience in roads/ building design. Salary at par with best in industry. Send CV to anjanmms@gmail.com. Ph. : 8471880117 4 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 Pak vows to foil hostile intel agencies ‘fomenting trouble’ CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT Mrs. Leena Sarma, Associate Professor and HoD in Assamese Janata College, Serfanguri, Kokrajhar, has been awarded with the prestigious Doctor of Philosophy degree by Gauhati University for her research work titled “Asamar Saotal Janagosthir Samaj Aru Sanskriti : eti adhyayan” (Kokrajhar Zilar bishes ullikhan saha). She carried out her research work under the guidance of Professor (Dr.) Umesh Deka, Rabindra Nath Tagore Professor, Gauhati University and presently Professor in Krishnakanta Handique State Open University. She is the daughter of Mrs. Charu Devi and Mr. Munindra Ch. Sarma of Bihufield area of Goalpara Town, daughter-in-law of Mrs. Vijoya Devi and noted Sanskrit Pandit Lt. Umapati Sarma of College Nagar, Dhubri, wife of Mr. Prabin Kr. Sarma, Associate Professor (Botany) of B.N. 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Apartments Rupnagar, Guwahati-781008 District-Kamrup, Assam Whereas the petitioner/plaintiff has instituted the above suit against you for right, title and interest. You are hereby summoned to appear in this court in person or by a pleader on 17th day of June, 2016 at 10.30 a.m. to answer the same, failing which the suit will be disposed of ex-parte. Given under my hand and the seal of this Court this 3rd day of June, 2016. By order Sheristadar Civil Judge No. 1 Kamrup (Metro) Guwahati CD/LN/P/14071/1 Adhunik Packers & Movers, AnISO:9001:2008, Household goods, cars. All India, Guwahati. 0361-2510232, 94017-85901, 98641-95237. Pune- 093721-74188. Email : ramesh.agarwal2010@yahoo. com. P&M/P/5574/180 Hikvision High-Definition 4Camera CCTV package @ 15000 upto 10% discount on 5+ set. contact: Cam Quest, Lakhtokia, Guwahati: 8876351738. 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A meeting of senior civil and military officials was held at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi to discuss issues related to national security, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. “Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to enduring regional peace, it was underlined that hostile intelligence agencies and their facilitators will not be allowed to foment trouble inside Pakistan,” it said in a statement. This comes amid Pakistan’s allegations that an Indian spy was involved in “subversive activities” and was arrested. Yesterday, Interior Minister Nisar Ali Khan said Pakistan has rejected India’s request for consular access to the alleged spy Kulbushan Jadhav. Today’s was the first meeting in the absence of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is recovering in London after an open-heart surgery. The meeting also expressed its concern on the May 21 US drone strike, which killed Mansour in Balochistan, saying “it was a clear violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty affecting mutual trust and undermined the spirit” of Afghan Peace Process under mutually agreed Quadrilateral framework. The leadership resolved to protect the core national interests and effectively countering “any negative outside influence”, the statement added. The meeting also took cognisance of ongoing regional developments and “inimical designs against our stability and prosperity”, it said. At the meeting, the officials held detailed discussion on various issues related to external and internal security situation of the country including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Among those who attended the meeting were Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz, Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi, Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Chief of the Army Staff Gen Raheel Sharif and Director-General InterServices Intelligence Maj Gen Rizwan Akhtar. – PTI ‘25 Indian students asked to leave US varsity’ US backs ... NEW YORK, June 7: Atleast 25 of a total 60 Indian graduate students at Western Kentucky University have been asked to leave their computer science programme after the first semester as they do not meet its admission standards, a media report said today. The move will force the students to return to India or find placement in another university or programme in the US, less than six months since their enrollment in January after an agressive recruitment campaign in India last summer and fall lured them with tuition discounts and “spot admission”. 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Of the 10 shortlisted candidates, four were bureaucrats. While Jain is a 1986-batch IAS officer from Madhya Pradesh cadre, who is currently the Adviser in NITI Aayog, Kapoor is 1986-batch IAS officer from Assam-Meghalaya cadre, who is currently the Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce. Both of them have previously served in the Oil Ministry. A 1988-batch Assam-Meghalaya cadre IAS officer, Jishnu Barua, who is currently the Joint Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training, was also called for the interview, sources said. From within the Oil India, Director (Operations) PK Sharma was also called for the interview. The OIL Director (Finance), Rupshikha Saikia Borah, who was previously selected for the top job by Government head hunter, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB), but rejected by the PMO, was not considered even though she had applied again. The PESB, in its first round of interview in November 2014, found Borah and five others unsuitable to replace SK Srivastava, who retired on June 30, 2015. However, it selected Borah, when it conducted a second round of interview in February 2015. Later, the Board scrapped its decision and fresh applications were called. None of the 12 candidates, including Borah, were found suitable in the third round of interview done by the PESB in September. CITY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 Mrigen Sarania new GMC Mayor WEATHER GUWAHATI LOCAL FORECAST: Generally cloudy sky. Rain/thundershowers is very likely to occur. Maximum temperature is most likely to be 32°C on Wednesday. TEMPERATURE: Max 34.3° C Min 25.6° C Sit-in demo GUWAHATI, June 7:The All Koch Rajbongshi Students Union and other bodies representing the community staged a sit-in demonstration today on the bank of the Dighalipukhuri demanding creation of Kamatapur and ST status to the Koch Rajbongshi community. The student body said successive governments have been playing with the sentiments of the Koch Rajbongshis, ignoring their demands. It warned the government not to play politics on the issue. – Staff Reporter OBITUARY T Choudhury GUWAHATI, June 7: Prominent businessman of the State Tarun Choudhury passed away at his Silpukhuri residence this afternoon after a brief illness. He was 84. He leaves behind two younger brothers and an elder sister. Hemalata Deka GUWAHATI, June 7: Hemalata Deka, a popular resident of Nizarapar, Chandmari breathed her last today at 3 pm due to old-age ailments. She was the wife of late Dakshya Prasad Deka, a retired police officer and a Janasangha activist who had to undergo imprisonment during the Emergency in 1975. She was associated with many religious and social organisations of the area. Her death has cast a pall of gloom in the entire locality. She leaves behind four sons and five daughters, besides a host of grandchildren. STAFF REPORTER GUWAHATI, June 7: The names of BJP councillors Mrigen Sarania and Bijuli Kalita Medhi were today unanimously accepted for the posts of Mayor and Deputy Mayor respectively, in the General Council of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC). The council also accepted the resignation of former Mayor Abir Patra, who had resigned from his post on June 3, as his party the Congress became a minority in the council. It may be noted that after the Assembly election results, the BJP had claimed majority in the GMC, asking Patra to resign or face a no-confidence motion. The GMC elections were held in 31 wards of Guwahati in June, 2013. Sarania represents Ward No 10, while Bijuli Kalita Medhi was elected as a councillor from Ward 23. Talking to The Assam Trib- Newly-elected Mayor of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation Mrigen Sarania (BJP) during his visit to the BJP head office at Hengrabari in Guwahati on Tuesday.– UB Photos une, Sarania said that the post of Mayor is a big responsibility, especially with only two years in hand to complete the unfinished tasks. “There is so much of work in hand, but at present the issue of urban floods would top my agenda. With the rainy season ahead, it would be more important to complete the de-siltation work well in time, to provide maximum relief to the people of Guwahati,” he added. Prog for individuals with intellectual disabilities GUWAHATI, June 7: With an aim to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and make them selfsufficient, Ashadeep, a mental health society, has initiated a skill development programme, which is currently on at the Ashadeep Day Rehabilitation Centre, Japorigog. The task aims at developing visual data entry skills among 40 intellectually disabled adults in the first phase. Since 1996, Ashadeep has been providing services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities through its Day Rehabilitation Centre wherein they develop skills in sports, art and craft, music, yoga and vocational activities. However, this foray into information technology for creating livelihood opportunities among those with from different places of Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat and Sivasagar voluntarily registered for the tree adoption programme, pledging and signing an oath to adopt and support the programme of adoption of the plant for a minimum of five years until its natural growth. The organisers, with support from the Joint Forest Management Committee constituted with the forest officials and local villagers, will rear, maintain and take care of the plants for the next five years. Each of the plant adopters will be provided with an adoption certificate of their respective plants duely signed by the organiser and the Range Forest Officer, who will keep updating the adopters about the developments in due course of time. Organisations like Aaranyak, Oil India Ltd, Dalmia Bharat Cement, SM Corporation Ltd Guwahati, have extended support to the programme. intellectual disabilities, will be the first of its kind in the North East of India. Under this programme 20 students have already cleared the first two stages of non-computer and computer activity and are undergoing simulation work, which would enable them to perform high quality and accurate back office data entry work for mainstream industries like telecommunication, hospitality, insurance etc. The entire programme is based on peer training and has been initiated in collaboration with AMBA, a Bangalore-based NGO working for empowerment of adults with intellectual disability. Work under different schemes reviewed STAFF REPORTER GUWAHATI, June 7: A meeting of the District Development Committee of Kamrup Metro was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s office here today, with ADC Barnali Sarma in the chair. The meeting reviewed progress of various decisions taken during the previous meet of the committee held last year. Progress of work undertaken by various departments including social welfare, public health, handloom and textile, commerce and industry, agriculture, irrigation, dairy and PWD was discussed and reviewed. It was decided that a separate meeting of BDOs would be held within a week to discuss ways for fast-tracking of rural development projects. At today’s meeting, officials of the public health department were directed to take up projects under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and submit compliance reports. They were also asked to revive stalled projects. The meeting also decided to ensure construction of community toilets at Deepor Beel and Dharapur by October 1. All the department heads were also directed to plant 20 plant saplings each in their office complexes. Today’s meeting was attended by senior officials and heads of different departments. ADC Barnali Sarma chairing the review meeting of the Kamrup (M) District Development Committee at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Guwahati on Tuesday. – UB Photos Streamlining city bus service A lthough Guwahati as a city has been growing fast, it does not have a smooth city bus service. While several areas of the city are yet to be covered by public transport, in majority of the city bus routes the service is poor and haphazard. Moreover, no city bus can be seen on the road after 8 pm despite there being a ‘night city bus service’ as announced by the government. Many of the city bus stoppages also do not have sheds where passengers can wait or sit. It’s time the new government took initiative to streamline the city bus service in Guwahati. – Debojit Das, Guwahati Dilapidated schools Narbam Prathamik Bidyalaya, Borsajai High School and another Assamese medium school situated at Vidya Mandir Path, Borsajai, are in a dilapidated condition hampering academic activities there. The authori- Foul play not ruled out in Kanak Choudhury’s death STAFF REPORTER ‘Adopt a tree’ campaign launched GUWAHATI, June 7: Rhino Club Adventure and Tours organised a cycling and ‘Adopt a tree’ programme recently together with the Rani Forest Range Office and Guwahatibased NGO Association for Awareness and Motivational Initiative (AAMI). On the occasion a cycling event to Joypur forest village, Rani, via Pamohi (approximately 30 km) was flagged off from Garchuk, NH Bypass by Bipin Bora from Dalmia Bharat Cement. Altogether 17 cyclists participated to create environmental awareness. The cyclists’ group included participants in the 15-62-year age group. After the cycling event, a programme of adopting a tree was started at Joypur forest village under the guidance and supervision of Arup Kumar Kalita, Range Forest Officer, Rani Range, along with the forest officials, villagers and the local village headman. Altogether 41 individuals THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 5 ties concerned should do the needful for improving the overall condition keeping in mind the future of the students. – Dhrubajyoti Sarma, Guwahati Water supply The new Assam Government, especially the four new legislators of Citizens are requested to express their views within 100 words and mail the same to: citizensvoice365@gmail.com Guwahati, should take immediate measures so that the entire city is covered under the water supply scheme. The government should also fix a timeframe of one year to get the work completed. The government should also take steps on a priority basis to solve the problem of waterlogging in Guwahati. – Udhab Chandra Das, VIP Road, Guwahati-22 Aadhar card The process of issuing Aadhar cards is under way throughout the country except Assam. But since the last month, I have been hearing that the Aadhar card is also being issued in Guwahati. We have not also come across any advertisement in media regarding this, even as it is heard that one has to cough up Rs 200 for making an Aadhar card. To my knowledge, procurement of Aadhar card is free of charge. So, I request the authorities to intervene in this matter and present us a proper picture. – Abhimanyu Saini, Kedar Road, Guwahati Janasanyog/224/16 GUWAHATI, June 7: Investigators probing the mysterious death of Kanak Choudhury, a former Assam government official, at his residence on Sunday night, said that they have not ruled out foul play behind the entire episode and have already started questioning a number of suspects to find out the truth. Although Choudhury was found dead in his room in Simon House after a massive fire broke out in his house located in Paltan Bazar area, police said that there are indications towards a foul play and that the fire could have been caused intentionally. Railwaymen’s strike from July 11 Police reasoned by saying, “Had he died due to the fire, he should have tried to make his way out in a desperate situation. In this case, however, his body was found lying on the bed and there are apparently no signs of any moves of desperation. Secondly, why would a room be locked from outside and no attempts were made to unlock the door when there were first signs of a crisis situation.” “People are coming with different versions. His body was totally gutted in the fire. We are trying to find out whether he died due to fire or was dead even before the fire took place,” sources said, adding that property dispute is not ruled out. The forensic team has already collected evidences and is examining them. Sources at the State Fire Service Organisation too expressed suspicion on the nature of the incident and said that there is enough ground to probe a murder angle and that is why the matter has been reported to the local police station. “As first responders, we were initially told that there was no person in the room from where the body was eventually recovered. It was a massive fire and the reason behind the incident is yet to be ascertained,” a senior official said. CM clarifies on office hours STAFF REPORTER GUWAHATI, June 7: Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal made it categorically clear that no order has been issued that the government officials and employees have to work beyond GUWAHATI, June 7: The office hours. All India Railwaymen’s In a statement here today, the Chief Minister, while refuting Federation and other the news report in a section of the media that the government central unions of employofficials and employees have to work beyond office hours, said ees have called for an that no official order has been issued to this effect. indefinite nationwide strike “News report in a section of the media that the government from July 11. employees have to work beyond office hours is false and baseThe NF Railway Mazdoor less. I have only appealed to the employees to work with more Union will also take part in sincerity and commitment,” he added. the strike, joint general Exhorting the employees to improve upon the work culsecretary of the union Dilip ture, Sonowal said he had appealed to them to work with more Chakraborty said in a devotion, dedication and determination “as the people have statement. high expectations on our new dispensation and gave the masIn this regard, the NF sive mandate to usher in overall change.” Railway Mazdoor Union has called for a convention at Maligaon here on June 9, which will be followed by a procession and strike notice. The nationwide strike has been called to press for various demands of the unions, including recruitment to vacant posts. They are also protesting against the dilution of the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations and against changes in the pension policy. STAFF REPORTER 6 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI MESSAGE FOR TODAY You cannot bring about prosperity without discouraging thrift. – J PAUL GETTY White Paper on finance The Finance Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, who was also a member of the Congress Cabinet in the erstwhile Tarun Gogoi dispensation, came out with a White Paper on the State’s finances on June 3 last, as committed by the new BJP-led Sonowal Government. The White Paper sheds light on the financial liability handed down by the previous Government to the extent of Rs 10,000 crore, which is now to be borne by the Sonowal Government. The amount includes committed liability of more than Rs 1,359 crore of Chief Minister’s special packages and Rs 1,039 crore pertaining to the State’s Public Works Department. The sorry state of financial health reaching the current level and inherited by the new BJP-led Government has, of course, come about through a long legacy of widespread inefficiency, procrastinate policy initiatives, misuse, redundant and unproductive public expenditure on the one hand and all-pervading corrupt practices on the other. What is, perhaps, the most astonishing fact among those presented in the White Paper is that there has been a continuous contraction of resources on almost all heads of State’s own revenue sources. Thus, internal resource generation growth rate which was 24 per cent in 2005-06, dwindled to a mere 1.4 per cent in 2014-15, the lowest-ever quantum in the history of Assam’s revenue collection. It is known to every one that in the past decade, apart from infamous stories of large financial scandals, slippages of funds to anti-social elements through corrupt officials, public funds flowing out to finance luxury consumption of dishonest public servants and a wide-ranging bribe culture entering into almost every aspect of public life – all of which together earned a few years back to Assam the infamous distinction of being India’s most corrupt State. The CAG in his audit report on fiscal slippages at the points of State’s revenue collection every year did remind the State about the need to contain revenue leakages and desist from misusing tax-payers’ hard-earned money. The CAG on April 2015 slammed the Govt of Assam for failing to submit nearly 20,000 utilisation certificates pending in 54 departments relating to an amount of Rs 12,000 crore for the period 2001– 2014. This is just one of several instances of the State Government resorting to financial irregularities. The White Paper has rightly pointed out that the State’s revenue growth has come down from 26 per cent in 2011-12 to 3.4 per cent in 2014-15. Poor revenue collection from the State’s own sources has naturally led to an ever increasing dependence on Central funds. The situation has come to such a pass, as the White Paper reveals, that the State has in the last five years been completely dependent on the Centre. Due to inefficiency, the State Government hardly spent 50 per cent of the total budgetary outlay in 2015-16 fiscal. The outstanding liability of Rs 10,000 crore is a challenge before the new Government, which has not only to boldly face it, but also has to learn positive lessons from the earlier Government’s negative examples relating to financial management, honesty, discipline, sincerity and devotion to duty. Symbolic sacking For quite sometime now, the dices were increasingly becoming stacked against Maharashtra political strongman Eknath Khadse. Thus, the sacking of this senior BJP leader from the Maharashtra ministry has come as no surprise. The only surprise has been the timing of the decision – elections to the Maharashtra Legislative Council are due on June 10 and it was expected that the party would delay taking the step till those were over. Khadse, an important leader belonging to the OBC, a segment of the BJP, has of late been desperately trying to woo, and could perhaps make things uncomfortable for Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in these elections if rubbed the wrong way. However, the party decided to grip the bull prematurely by the horn for a number of reasons. The most important of these is that the regional strongman, once even considered as a chief ministerial candidate after the BJP-Shiv Sena combine had come to power in Maharashtra, has not been seeing eye to eye with the party president Amit Shah and, in extension, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Central leadership had been awaiting an opportunity to take action against Khadse – this came in the shape of corruption charges, especially against his wife, who was accused of land-grabbing, among other things. Khadse’s aide too had been arrested for demanding bribe from a businessman in exchange for securing land allotment. The extent of the forces ranged against Khadse could be gauged from the fact that a charge brought against him has been the somewhat far-fetched one of having links with Mumbai underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, something which the Mumbai Police itself has debunked. But the most significant prod on the BJP’s conscience had been from the Shiv Sena, which reminded the BJP leadership of their pledge to root out corruption, and urged them to embark on a symbolic sacking by removing Khadse. Thus, the party has been at pains to project to the world that it was its “moral” obligation to eradicate corruption and it would brook no exception, no matter how powerful a person might be. If such an action has been taken with real motivation to clean up the political scenario not only in Maharashtra, but the entire nation by setting an example, it is all to the good. However, Khadse has a sizeable following and is in a position to put pressure upon the regional BJP leadership. His confidence in being able to overcome what he apparently deems to be a temporary setback was his assertion that he would “stay away” till his “name is cleared” so that the Opposition would not be able to attack the party. If Khadse’s sacking proves to be temporary and the Maharashtra Government does not probe into the corruption cases against him, the connotations would be somewhat different! WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 Great to be an Indian! Q Tarun Chandra Bordoloi H ow would we like to take pride as an Indian today? Is it our conceived sense of patriotism, religious faith, value system, our standing amongst the world community or is it our rich past? Or would it be at best a garbled paraphrase? We can measure ourselves against several benchmarks of human achievements. But, are we fast losing our pre-eminent position, a great opportunity to capitalise on rich attributes of our much celebrated social philosophy – Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – the whole world is one family. If at all we would rather view it as a momentary loss of sheen, though! Because inherent virtues are hard to destroy. We have the potential to emerge as a leader of human society in the true sense of the term, by virtue of not just economic might or heady accolades of being a superpower. We need not necessarily ape the rest of the world when they seem to be in a frenzy to manage the chaotic times with seemingly crazy ideas. Instead, we would do well to build on our rich value system which has been evolving and maturing over thousands of years and held us in good stead. We as a nation can provide social leadership to bring some order to this chaotic world. For that we need to put our own house in order first. We perhaps are the most diverse nation in the world where people of so many different faith, ethnicity, speaking different languages, from different economic strata are coexisting, despite odd instances of human society, our social leaders must lead by example. To do this it will do well to enrich themselves intellectually on virtues of rational demeanour. There are umpteen instances to suggest that our society is losing its way. Several instances of wayward behaviour of our youth has been a matter of serious concern. Our focus has to be this section which is largest in the world in brought about in refurbishing the systemic architecture which would natural simmering discontent. This eventually impact their behavioural itself is the evidence of our true pattern. One can easily sketch a hallmark – tolerance. There has portrait of the emerging scenario been a growing concern though, having observed the way certain that, of late in the rat race for posituations are being reacted to. Life litical supremacy and wrestle for today is casting a deranged imprespower we are tending to succumb sion of success and failure. For exto the forces of disintegration. Difample, horrific stories about takferent spiritual leaders addressed difing own life for not securing a comferent contemporary petitive score or finding difsocial issues and ficult to cope with pressures emerged as reformers Impressionable young minds of academic demand of very in their times. All for high order are quite common nurturing their dreams nurturing and features these days. These mentoring the human charged up with a whole host perhaps could be aptly consociety towards a susstrued as consequences of tainable future. They of aspirations seek a gross abuse of mental faculcould not possibly charismatic leader with whom ties in their formative stages. have visualised a disWhile they are being subintegrating human so- they can relate to. Those who jected to intense pressure, ciety and painfully carry the charisma of a gopurportedly to ‘manufacture’ abused planet. top ‘achievers’, where is that The greatest con- getter, clean image, inbuilt structural fail-safe cern today is that, mechanism to cause release compassion, strong character many a times, garof such explosive pressures. ishly distorted ver- and passion for nation-building, May be it will be claimed by sions of those pearls various quarters, that, it is perhaps fit the bill best! of wisdom of spiritual very much there. If so, is teachings in the relithere any evidence that it is gious scriptures are preached to the terms of our population. We have indeed working? That is when the devout. This could be due to the to own responsibility for the way question arises whether the syslack of indepth understanding of the they are today. Perhaps we have tem that exists today is really helpphilosophical connotations of very failed to lead them the way they ing in shaping strong, confident, high order or deliberate misrepredeserve to be. They are our treasresilient, upright characters? Do sentation with an ulterior motive – ure of enormous possibilities. these meteoric flashes of scores an act of exploitation of their naivety. While it is a potent source of enreflect the true faculties – their true It is sad that often these are used as ergy, it is very volatile too. Their IQ and EQ? Perhaps these alone tools for political manipulation. Vulissues are being deliberated upon are not good enough to make us nerable community easily fall prey and policies too are being formuworld leaders as a nation. to such manipulative tactics and litlated from time to time. UndoubtWhile talking of leading by extle do they realise that they are beedly, those are of immediate priorample, few instances of political ing used, which would cause greater ity. But those alone will remain class come to mind. The process of misery in the long run. woefully inadequate and ad hoc unelectioneering is necessarily a When we talk of being leader of less sustainable changes can be mode to reach out to the people from whom mandate is solicited. It is observed that, of late, this has been transforming into a blitz of a marketing exercise, but, many a times with very poor taste. The language, content and explosive expressions of acrimony are not only simply impolite, but, even turns outrageous at times. Often these are obviously theatrics and rhetorical in nature and are certainly not meant to be emulated by our youth – the potential leaders of tomorrow! We do not expect them to emulate Donald Trump! But, in the same breath we cannot, but compliment a rare few, whose restrained, yet, choice of bold expressions have not gone unnoticed. So, are the exemplary mannerism of some of our elected representatives in the photo session after the recent oath-taking ceremony. However, we all hope that such are just not mere flashes of symbolism, but, are glimpses of a refreshing lasting cultural change that is getting unfolded. We hope such behaviour and conduct persists even while the House is in session and does not become a mirror image of the Parliament, where national interest is often thrown out of the window and obstructionist politics prevail over. Democracy is just not about high decibel raucous and storming the Well of the House! Impressionable young minds nurturing their dreams charged up with a whole host of aspirations seek a charismatic leader with whom they can relate to. Those who carry the charisma of a go-getter, clean image, compassion, strong character and passion for nation-building, perhaps fit the bill best! Majuli’s bid for World Heritage Site tag Q Debasish Parashar W ith the Bharatiya Janata Party’s chief ministerial candidate Sarbananda Sonowal contesting the just-concluded Assembly elections from Majuli constituency, the small riverine island has again come into the national limelight. It is textbook knowledge that Majuli is the largest inhabited riverine island in the world. Part of Jorhat district in Assam, this small island is a site of Vaishnavite Bhakti tradition, rich ethnic diversity and ecological diversity. For quite sometime, NGOs, civil society groups as well as common people have been advocating the cause of inclusion of Majuli in the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. There have been hopes and disenchantment regarding the same and the voices have become feeble over time. UNESCO with a 21-member World Heritage Committee guided by international advisory bodies like IUCN and ICOMOS decides on the sites to be included in the list of World Heritage Sites, both cultural and natural. India already has 25 cultural sites and 7 natural sites in the list. The sites included in the list must exhibit outstanding universal Letters to the EDITOR Sir, – It is heartening to note that Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has announced some austerity measures and advised his colleagues to follow the same accordingly. The people of the State wanted a change of guard after witnessing and suffering from rampant corruption for the last 15 years, resulting in the pathetic economic condition of the masses, especially in the rural areas. The CM’s desire to reduce the number of cars in his convoy is very praiseworthy. Similarly, his desire to remove the red lights in the vehicles of all the ministers, including his, and to obey traffic rules like the general public deserves admiration. The CM’s order for closure of illegal checkgates is most welcome as these are nothing but moneymaking ventures for a large number of thugs and middlemen, whose illegal collection of money results in price rise of essential commodities. Follow-up action with regard to closure of such illegal checkgates remains to be seen, with resultant price control value (OUV) assessed on the basis of certain operational guidelines of UNESCO. The potential sites must fulfil one or more out of a set of prescribed criteria. The case of Majuli as a World Heritage Site is quite strong, if weighed against such given criteria. The case for Majuli is quite strong in the following criteria for OUV provided by UNESCO itself: Majuli is the most prominent site of Neo-Vaishnavite Bhakti renaissance witnessed in the NorthEastern part of India. It shows linkages and popular responses of India’s North East to waves of Bhakti movement emerging in the 15th and 16th centuries. Sankardeva, the pioneer of neo-Vaishnavite renaissance preached monotheistic Vaishnavism and established Satras or monasteries for the same. The Satras and naamghars later became the incubators for Satriya dance, drama, music, art and spirituality. In fact, Sankardeva met his famous disciple Madhavdeva (known as Mani-Kanchan Sanyog) in this islet itself. The meeting is symbolic because it heralded an era of more egalitarian, inclusive and non-violent Vaishnavite Bhakti tradition of Sankardeva in Assam with a marked departure from hyper- ritualistic Shakta tradition of Madhavdeva. This unique cultural tradition is still alive on the soil of Majuli. Besides, there are certain civilisational aspects which raise curiosity. For example, pottery made from beaten clay and burnt in fired kilns bear strange similarity with pottery made by people of the ancient Harrappan Civilisation. Creativity is the essence of human existence. The rich cultural life of Majuli embodies creativity at its best in its dramatic tradition (eg. Raasleela in Garamur Satra and Kamalabari Satra), mask traditions (eg. Mukha Shilpa of Samaguri Satra), Songs (eg.Borgeet written by Sankardeva and Madhavdeva), festivals and everyday life. Human values of love, forgiveness and non-violence are integral to its cultural life. There is healthy interaction between castes and ethnic groups (like Mising, Deuri, etc), between localites and foreign tourists with rare instances of conflict. Syncreticism, peaceful co-existence and egalitarianism are integral to Majuli’s sociocultural life. In an era of intense consumerism and materialism, families inhabiting the Hatis (area of habitation for followers in Satras) live a decent, peaceful life on land owned by the Satras. It is surprising to see people living peacefully in con- crete houses with private gardens in front without campus walls or separate entry gates and sharing common access roads. Such sustainable lifestyle adheres well to Mahatma Gandhi’s words “...enough for everyone’s need, but not for everyone’s greed.” On the other hand, the Chang-ghars (mounted houses) of Misings and other ethnic communities inhabiting flood-prone areas of Majuli represent traditional human settlement with indigenous disaster-resistant technology, organic lifestyle and efficient material use. Majuli has a unique location, within the bosom of the Brahmaputra. The riverine topography, the Chars (sandbars) and the flora and fauna add to its magnificence. Sunsets along the Brahmaputra, spells of rain in the green fields and evenings spent in Mising Chang-ghars offer a visual treat. The surreal nights spread across swamps, marshes and open fields around Dariya-Dubi define coordinates of magical realism. The full-moon nights of Raas Purnima with soothing music from distant Raasleela drama performances have a magnetic appeal for connoisseurs. It is a well-known geographical fact that the Brahmaputra changes direction and causes frequent floods in its floodplains due to heavy silta- tion and deposition. Chars are formed in and around Majuli due to the ever-changing Brahmaputra, which are of transient nature. Not only the Brahmaputra, but also seismic activities have affected the geological, ecological and biological coordinates of Majuli. Not only is its area shrinking, but many of its biological species are either shifting or dying due to the ongoing ecological changes. Majuli has become a feeble narrative of pain in recent times. Frequent floods and massive soil erosion have reduced Majuli’s area from 1,250 sq km to 352 sq km in 2014. Inclusion of Majuli in the World Heritage Site list will increase general awareness among citizens, civil society groups and governments for better heritage preservation and protection. It will open up channels for greater financial assistance, effective cooperation and expert advice from the World Heritage Site Committee for preservation of its unique heritage. It requires strong political will both at the State and the Central level. The State Government too should pursue this cherished goal with utmost urgency and honest commitment. The global community on its part should cooperate in preserving this dream called Majuli. On the Govt’s austerity measures of essential commodities. The decision of the outgoing CM Tarun Gogoi to retain all the benefits/amenities that he had enjoyed as CM even if he is dethroned (which is the case now) deserves condemnation. It simply proves his greediness only. Since he has ceased to be the CM, the benefits/amenities in question should be withdrawn forthwith as another austerity measure. In this connection, it may be pointed out that the former West Bengal CM, Late Siddhartha Sankar Roy, also wanted to enjoy all these benefits even after losing power, but these were withdrawn immediately after Jyoti Basu came to power. It will be in the fitness of things that the new Assam CM also does the same in the case of Tarun Gogoi. Yours etc., JITENDRA PRASAD BARUAH, Hatigarh Chariali, Guwahati. Irreparable loss Sir, – The sad demise of iconic and legendary boxing heavyweight champion that the world ever produced, Muhammad Ali alias Cassius Clay is a great loss for the world of sports. I am not going to repeat his achievements, but I would like to project him as a social activist who unlike other sportspersons did protest against racism. Boxers like him enjoy their years in the ring and they are forgotten. Their influence is also largely confined to the world of sports only. The solitary exception was Muhammad Ali, who was born to a Christian family. Within the ring, Ali used his gloved fists with devastating effect on all his opponents, but outside the ring he used his status as a Black sports person to fight racism, apartheid, to promote the cause of Black Muslims and to support the antiVietnam war protests. He thus became a larger than life figure who symbolised for many the politics of anti-establishment that captured the imagination of an entire generation of youth who grew up in the 1960s and 1970s. He symbolised an age which is time and again seen as an epoch of ideas that set intellectual inclinations. But Ali was a boxer who came to stand for certain views. “I am the greatest” became a chant within and outside the ring. He was not only a heavyweight world boxing champion, but also fashioned himself as an icon of the second half of the 20th century. In the coming years, we may have better boxers than Muhammad Ali, but it can be easily predicted that there will never be anyone in boxing history quite like him. Yours etc., ASHIM KUMAR CHAKRABORTY, Pandu. Suggestions to CM Sir, – I would like to suggest the new Chief Minister to act on the following: Registered office of the Tea Board should be shifted from Kolkata to either Guwahati or Dibrugarh. It is really ridiculous to have the Tea Board head office in a State that produces much lesser tea, rather than the highest tea- producing State of the country. Not only do we have a GIS marking for Assam Tea, but also have a community and culture related to tea. This is the best of times to achieve this goal. Effective steps should be taken to popularise the life and works of Dr Bhupen Hazarika at the global level. This will lend Assam the long deserving respect in the international arena. Yours etc., PRANAB KUMAR DEKA, Panjabari, Guwahati. Expulsion of students Sir, – The expulsion of three students by Gauhati University is uncalled for. Corruption is rife in Gauhati University, especially in the Administrative Wing. Many years ago, I had a personal experience wherein even after the intervention of the then Vice Chancellor, a paper/file did not move from one table to the other within the same room. The students are helpless because they cannot agitate for fear of inviting trouble. The Vice Chancellor should see the muck in his office before taking any action against the students. Secondly, the Vice Chancellor should enquire into the system of doctoral and MPhil degrees and how students are held to ransom by a section of Professors. I may be branded as a leftist or a communist, but at my age I am just upright. I therefore feel that the students should carry this agitation to its logical conclusion. Yours etc., ANJAN BARUA, Guwahati. Articles (within 1000-1100 words) and Letters to the Editor for publication in the editorial page may be sent to the email ID: editor@assamtribune.com. CITY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 7 Meeting discusses preparedness for Ambubachi Mela STAFF REPORTER ASSAM STATE ELECTION COMMISSION HOUSEFED COMPLEX, DISPUR, GUWAHATI-781006, Ph; No. 0361-2263210/2264920 (tele-fax) 2220240 e-mail-secassam@gmail.com CORRIGENDUM No. SEC.44/2014/Pt/142 : Please read the name of the Returning Officer against No. 4, Rajabari (ST) Constituency of Deori Autonomous Council in Sivasagar (Sadar) ad ADC Sivasagar (Gohain) in place of ADC, Sivasagar, (Gharphalia) as appeared in the Notification No. SEC44/2015/Pt/140 dtd. 06.06.2016 Janasanyog/999/16 Sd/- {H. N. Bora, IAS (Retd.)} State Election Commissioner, Assam Dispur :: Guwahati-6 GUWAHATI, June 7: A meeting was held at the Circuit House here today to discuss preparations for the forthcoming Ambubachi Mela. The meeting was chaired by Dr M Angamuthu, Deputy Commissioner of Karmup Metro, said an official statement. The annual Ambubachi Mela at the Kamakhya Temple will be held from June 22 to 26. At the meeting, the DC directed all departments to coordinate their efforts for successfully holding the event, which is expected to witness convergence of lakhs of devotees from both within and outside the country. Officials from various departments including PWD, Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC), Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Public Health, Electricity Board, NDRF and SDRF, ASTC, police and others participated in the meeting. Dr Angamuthu said that this time the Mela is sought to be turned into a “na- tional event” where around 15 lakh devotees are expected to congregate and proper arrangements will have to be made for their accommodation, transport and other needs. The city will be divided into seven zones during the period of the event, each headed by an Additional Deputy Com- missioner, who will be in charge of the managing committee of the particular zone. Each zone will have officials from all departments concerned. A total of five camps will be set up for accommodation of devotees, including at Sonaram High School playground and Kamakhya Railway Station. The DC ordered all officials to complete their arrangements by June 19. The APDCL has been asked to ensure uninterrupted power supply for the duration of the Mela at the Kamakhya Temple, camps of pilgrims and other places. The PWD was directed to upgrade the streetlights on the Neelachal Hills and nearby areas. The transport department has been asked to keep 100 buses for transportation of pilgrims and devotees. Besides police, around 1,000 volunteers will be deployed for duty during the event. Party to link CM with grassroots: Bharali R DUTTA CHOUDHURY GUWAHATI, June 7: The Assam State Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will send feedbacks from the grassroots level to the Chief Minister so that the BJP-led alliance Government can fulfil the aspirations of all sections of people of the State. This was disclosed by Santanu Bharali, who took over as the acting president of the State unit of the BJP today. Talking to The Assam Tribune after taking over charge today, Bharali said that the main priority would be to give constructive support to the Government. The people of Assam, who were fed up with the Congress rule, elected the BJP-led alliance Government with high hopes and it is up to the Government to deliver to expectations of all sections of people, he pointed out. Bharali said that his main priority would be to give constructive support to the Government and to strengthen the party’s organizational strength in the State so that “we can serve the people of the State at least for the next 50 years.” He said that the BJP has booth level committees and the members those would be asked to send their feedback on the performance of the Government. The feedback received from the grassroots level would be shared with the Government so that it can formulate its policies and plans accordingly to the expectations of the people, he added. He also said that at the personal level also, he would maintain regular contact with Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and inform him of the feedback received from the ground level. The BJP acting president asserted that there would not be two power centres – one at Dispur and the other in the party office. “We will work hand in hand and give all the support that the Government requires to fulfil the expectations of the people,” he asserted. He also said that the BJP now has around 28 lakh mem- bers and efforts to increase the number of members would continue in the days to come. Bharali said that maintaining a cordial relation with the alliance partners is vital for the smooth functioning of the Government. He revealed that the BJP would hold regular interaction with the alliance partners Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) and their suggestions to ensure smooth functioning of the Government would be shared with the Chief Minister. “There is no problem which cannot be solved through discussions and the BJP would follow that policy for the solution of the problems of the State,” he added. Muslim community people praying before Iftar to break the fast on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan at Burha Masjid, in Guwahati on Tuesday. – UB Photos Dental body pays tribute to Dr Manabendra Bhuyan GUWAHATI, June 7: The Guwahati branch of the Indian Dental Association with its president Dr Jogeswar Barman in the chair, observed the sixth death anniversary of Dr Manabendra Bhuyan, renowned maxillofacial surgeon, at a city hotel on June 5. Late Dr Bhuyan had died in a road accident in 2010. About 150 dental surgeons and medical professionals from the city and other parts of the State attended the memorial service and paid homage to the departed soul. The memorial service was followed by a continuing dental education programme, where Dr Mukut Seal, Assistant Professor of dentistry, Barpeta Medical College, elaborately discussed and demonstrated the newly developed method and technique of retreatment of failed root canal treatment cases. Dr Bhaben Choudhury, an ENT specialist and managing director of Sanjeevani Hospital, Maligaon, discussed maxillofacial surgery and post-surgical psychological injury to a patient. He said proper pre- and post-surgical counselling is necessary for the patient regarding certain deformity that may persist after surgery, so that the patients don’t suffer psychological effects. The first session of the CDE was chaired by Dr Chandana Kalita and Dr Rubi Kataky, both Readers at the Regional Dental College. The second session was conducted by Dr BR Bhuyan, founder principal of the Regional Dental College and founder of the Dental Association in the North East. Call for pollution-free environment CORRESPONDENT He also urged the people to one sapling by every citizen and start the work for a green and caring for its healthy growth. He JALUKBARI, June 7: Dep- pollution-free Earth from their also appealed to the media to uty Commissioner of Kamrup sensitise the people on the need Vinod Seshan has urged the for environment protection. people of the district to make Earlier, the Kamrup DC conall endeavours for bringing a ducted an oath-taking ceremony workable solution to environfor a green Earth and ceremonimental problems and crises. ally initiated the plantation proSpeaking on the occasion of gramme. Altogether 200 sapWorld Environment Day at his lings were planted in the DC’s office at Amingaon on Sunday, office complex at Amingaon. OfSeshan also urged the people ficers and staff of the DC office to work ethically and contrib- own houses and offices. He fur- and forest officials participated in ute towards environment pro- ther stressed proper disposal of the plantation programme and tection as responsible citizens. garbage and plantation of at least oath-taking ceremony. STATE Farmers urged to avail benefits of Government schemes 8 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI STAFF REPORTER GUWAHATI, June 7: A farmers’ fair-cum-awareness programme on Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was organised at the Kahikuchi campus of Assam Agricultural University on the city outskirts recently to create awareness among the farming community of Kamrup district regarding the recently-launched PMFBY programme. Organised under the aegis of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kamrup in collaboration with Horticultural Research Station, Kahikuchi, the programme was attended by over 700 farmers from different locations of the district. The inaugural meeting of the programme was chaired by the Vice-Chancellor of Assam Agricultural University Dr KM Bujarbaruah and was attended by Member of Parliament from Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency Bijoya Chakraborty as the chief guest. In his welcome address, Dr DN Kalita, Programme Coordinator of KVK Kamrup, highlighted the risks and uncertainties faced by the farming sector and underlined the importance of the PMFBY in meeting the same. Dr BC Deka, Director of ATARI located at the ICAR station in Meghalaya, mentioned that the PMFBY has overcome the deficiencies and weaknesses of the previous crop insurance schemes and urged the farmers to go for a more cost-effective mechanism of crop insurance through community-based approaches. Addressing the farmers, Dr Apurba Chakraborty, Director of Veterinary Research of the Assam Agricultural University, said that the PMFBY is a highly simplified scheme which would make it easier for acceptance even by the small and marginal farmers. Earlier, delivering her inaugural speech, Bijoya Chakraborty emphasised on soil health analysis for increasing farm-level productivity. She said that the PMFBY is an excellent scheme for the farmers to make up for the losses incurred by them on account of the vagaries of nature. She urged the farmers to avail the advantages of all the government schemes for their own benefit. Dr KM Bujarbaruah said that it was time the State had a special agricul- tural cabinet for the inclusive growth of the agricultural sector. He also underscored the need for establishment of a farmers’ commission in the State to look into the needs and aspirations of the farming sector and adopt pragmatic policy measures for its holistic development. Pulak Mahanta, ADC of South Kamrup underlined the need for convergence of the agriculture, animal husbandry and irrigation departments for inclusive development of the farming community. During the inaugural meeting, soil health cards were also distributed to farmers from Satpokholi village of Kamrup district, which is an adopted village of KVK Kamrup under the ‘Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav’ programme. Another highlight of the event was an interactive session with the farmers to enlighten them on the provisions of the PMFBY and address their queries. The session was facilitated by the Joint Director (Crop Insurance) of the State agriculture department, the District Agricultural Officer and the District Veterinary Officer of Kamrup district as well as functionaries from the Reliance Insurance Company. Scientists from Horticultural Research Station, Kahikuchi, also participated in the interactive session. An exhibition of agricultural products and technologies was also organised on the sidelines of the programme, which saw participation of several State and Central Government organisations, NGOs and SHGs. Everester Khorsing Terang felicitated CORRESPONDENT DIPHU, June 7: The Karbi Anglong district administration under the initiative of Mukul Chandra Gogoi, Deputy Commissioner, warmly welcomed and felicitated Khorsing Terang, who recently scaled Mount Everest. Khorsing Terang was warmly welcomed and felicitated at various places beginning from Parokhowa to Diphu, soon after he reached Karbi Anglong, Terang was received by the officials of the district administration at Parokhowa and later, he interacted with the students of Parokhowa HS School at around 10 am. Subsequently, he was warmly felicitated by the people of Diphu and his well-wishers. Meanwhile, Terang has thanked the public and his well-wishers for encouraging him. CORRESPONDENT TEZPUR, June 7: Noted social worker of Bihaguri area, retired teacher of Bihaguri Girls’ High School and an inhabitant of Tezpur town, Bhabendra Nath Goswami passed away on June 5 night at around 10.20 pm following prolonged illness. He was 65. Late Bhabendra Nath Goswami, the son of noted freedom fighter and satradhikar of Murari Satra and founder of Bihaguri Girls’ High School, Late Narendra Nath Goswami, was closely associated with many socio-cultural platforms across the State. He was an active worker of the Assam Agitation leading the people of the area during that period. Different organisations of Bihaguri area, besides the SMC and the school authority of Bihaguri Girls’ High School have condoled his demise. CORRESPONDENT KALAIGAON, June 7: The Udalguri district administration formally feted three rank holders of the district in the recently announced HSLC and HS (Arts) examination at an official ceremony held at the subdivisional HQ at Bhergaon on June 5. The felicitation ceremony was held at the conference hall of the subdivisional office, Bhergaon. Sadhana Hojai, DC, Udalguri presided over the felicitation ceremony which was anchored by Udayaditya Gogoi, SDO(C), Bhergaon. The three rank holders namely– Subham Pator of Arunodoi Academy, Tangla (14th rank) and Mohan Pradhan of Diamond English School, Harisinga (20th rank) in the HSLC examination; Mousumi Baruah of National Pioneer Junior College, Tangla (8th CORRESPONDENT Students of Maharishi Vidya Mandir performing a street play as a part of the World Environment Day in Tezpur, on Monday. – UB Photos AREIDA concern over Guwahati city master plan STAFF REPORTER GUWAHATI, June 7: The Assam Real Estate and Infrastructure Developers’ Association (AREIDA) has questioned the sagacity of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) in CORRESPONDENT engaging a private educational institution – Centre for EnvironDHEMAJI, June 7: The mental Planning and Technology Department of Sociology of (CEPT) University – for amending Dhemaji Commerce College the Comprehensive Master Plan is organising a UGC(CMP) 2025 of Guwahati city, which sponsored national seminar was notified in 2009. on the topic ‘Status of AREIDA president PK Sarma Women in Society and Role said in a statement here that they in Economy’ with special have become apprehensive of the reference to North-East current exercise to amend the India on September 2 next CMP 2025. “Our apprehensions at the college auditorium. arise due to the blatant violation of Professor Devajyoti public interest since 1965 when Buragohain, co-ordinator, the First Master Plan was notified. seminar organising Frequent changes in regulations committee, informed that have proved to be highly scandalthe seminar is interdiscipli- ous,” he said. nary in nature and open to “Vested interests in the GMDA all academicians, policy in connivance with some land makers, faculty members, brokers and unscrupulous businessresearch scholars and also men, have made huge personal students. The last date for commercial gains by converting submission of abstracts is agricultural lands to industrial and August 15 and the last date commercial and other uses and for submission of full papers undervalued prime myadi patta land is August 20 next. to no development zones and green BN Goswami Three Udalguri rank holders feted rank) in the HS (Arts) examination were felicitated each with a packet of books, gamosa and a tree sapling. Lwmsrao Daimari, EM, BTC announced that each rank holder from the BTC area would receive an amount of two lakh rupees each. Nerson Boro, Dy Speaker, BTC Council, ND Pathak, ADC, Udalguri, DN Hazarika, SDO (S), Udalguri also spoke a few words on the occasion while Bhaskarjyoti Manta, Project Director, DRDA and ADC, Udalguri, Nabin Chandra Boro, Inspector of Schools, Udalguri attended the felicitation ceremony as the distinguished guests. Principals, vice-principals of all the three institutions and parents of the three rank holders were also present. Earlier in the morning Maheswar Boro, MLA, Kalaigaon planted tree saplings at the campus of the SDO (C) office premises. Public meet held on NRC update at Biswanath National seminar at Dhemaji Commerce College OBITUARY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 belts only to procure these valuable properties of bonafide citizens at throwaway prices, and then convert these to industrial/commercial/ public semi public/residential use, giving the vested interest huge commercial gain through such abuse of zoning regulations,” said Sarma. Sarma said that the AREIDA wonders as to how the assigned private institution started its work and officially submitted a report on October 19, 2011, whereas the contract was awarded on June 12, 2012. The AREIDA had objected to a private educational institution being awarded the contract on the ground that this party was not competent for the assignment. Though a technical committee was formed by Government to inter alia examine the issue, but, without clearance from the said committee, just before Durga Puja vacation, on October 12, 2015, GMDA notified the draft and called for public comments within 30 days, he said. He also alleged complete violation of 12th Schedule of the Constitution of India and Government of India guidelines and the Guwahati Building Construction Level crossing awareness week GUWAHATI, June 7: Indian Railways is observing ‘Level Crossing Awareness Week’ from June 6 to 10 and the ‘International Level Crossing Awareness Day’ on June 10, to promote safety awareness among its staff and public at large. The Lumding Division of the Northeast Frontier Railway is making an all-out effort to make its 260 level crossing gates (manned and unmanned) safer and less prone to accidents by undertaking safety drives regularly, a press release received here stated. Approximately 40 per cent of the train accidents and 66 per cent of the fatalities occur at the level crossing gates, across the country. To combat these manmade and avoidable accidents, the Indian Railway has come up with a concept of ‘3Es’ (Education, Engineering and Enforcement). Accordingly, the Lumding Division is sparing no effort in ensuring a smooth road surface and proper maintenance of level crossing apparatus including interlocking and signalling gears along with round the clock staffing by deputing trained and disciplined gatemen at the manned level crossing and proper warning and indication board at the unmanned level crossings. ‘Gate Mitras’ are being engaged to act as friendly guides to the road users at the unmanned level crossings. The Lumding Division has stepped up its enforcement drive against violators of safety norms at the level crossing gates as provided by Railway Act 1989. Public awareness and education has been accorded a primary focus. Pamphlets, hand bills, safety awareness campaigns, road shows, street dramas etc., are being organised with the assistance of the Bharat Scouts & Guides, NGO’s, school students, police and district administration. Regulation Act, 2010, complete violation of the requirements of the Assam Urban Affordable Housing and Habitat Policy. Moreover, he said that existing residential and agricultural areas on myadi patta land have been shown as government land and reserve forests, and even as water bodies, where no such water bodies or forests exist; fully developed areas as eco-sensitive zones/ no development zones, as also villages as rivers, and reserve forest areas as patta land. The private educational institution claimed that their findings were based on existing cadastral maps, but on scrutiny, admitted that 290 revenue maps were missing, and forest areas marked were not based on measurements or field verification. He said that AREIDA wonders as to how a particular individual professor, who is out of the CEPT since April, 2014, has become the sole authority on Guwahati Master Plan, till today, as declared by GMDA. This is despite the fact that this particular person has been out of CEPT, since April 2014. This particular person is also the professional consultant for a number of private parties operating in the real estate sector in Guwahati. As such can he be the consultant for the Master Plan, Sarma questioned. He also dared the GMDA to justify as to how the current dean of the CEPT has been kept quite in the dark, despite the fact that the current dean is an architect of international repute. The above technical committee duly documented and certified that the Building Construction Regulation Bye Laws, 2014, of Guwahati has been in force with numerous errors, most of which are in the nature of mistakes, clerical or otherwise. This was officially intimated to the Government immediately upon notification in February 2014. Yet almost two and a half years since then, the Government has preferred to keep the defective Bye Laws in force on one or the other pretext. In the meantime, developmental activities continue to be virtually at a standstill for almost over four years, since June 11, 2012, when permissions were stopped, other than those already applied for earlier, said the AREIDA president. BISWANATH CHARIALI, June 7: A public meeting was held on Monday in the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Biswanath with Pallav Gopal Jha, DC, Biswanath in the chair. A good number of representatives from public organisations including student bodies were present in the meeting. The meet thoroughly discussed every aspect of the NRC update process, which is going on in the 30 NSKs in Biswanath subdivision. DC Jha and CRCR Sanjiv Dalai announced that the administration would try its level best for an error-free verification of the documents. They also called upon the citizens to be alert in this respect and to report any discrepancy seen in the process. The officials informed that around 32 per cent work has been completed in Biswanath so far. Former minister Noorjamal Sarker, former Biswanath Municipality Chairman Dilip Baruah, social worker Deepak Agarwal, Bidyut Sharma etc., also attended the meet. Ban on sale of intoxicating substances demanded CORRESPONDENT DIPHU, June 7: The activists of the United Students’ Union of Karbi Anglong (USUKA) took out a procession on Monday in Howraghat town and later submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner, Karbi Anglong through the officer incharge of Howraghat police station demanding a ban on intoxicating substances like gutkha, dendrite, drugs, liquor, ganja etc. The memorandum, signed by Ankur Haloi and Jintu Hazarika, president and general secretary of USUKA stated that these intoxicating substances are being sold openly in the markets of Karbi Anglong including in Howraghat town. The memorandum further stated that the towns, markets and shops of Karbi Anglong are turning out to be nerve centres of intoxicating substances. Meanwhile, the student body has urged the administration to take adequate and prompt action to stop the sale and spread of these illegal and intoxicating substances immediately. HS topper felicitated GUWAHATI, June 7: The general people and various institutions of Tihu town recently felicitated Jintu Thakuria, who got the 7th rank in the HS Final Examination, 2016 in Arts. Jintu was a student of Arya Bhatta Academy Junior College, a private institution located in the heart of Tihu town. He got 94.3 per cent marks in the examination, a press release stated. Jintu, the only son of Ananta Thakuria and Monika Thakuria of Piplibari village said in reply that he wants to study at Cotton College with English as the major subject and wishes to work as an administrative officer. DPS, Dhaligaon celebrates annual day CORRESPONDENT BONGAIGAON, June 7: Delhi Public School (DPS), Dhaligaon in Chirang district had celebrated its annual day at Recreation Cum Community Centre (RCCC) on June 3. AK Hazarika, Vice-President of the school management committee graced the occasion and LW Khongwir, Executive Director of Bongaigaon Refinery under IOCL, was present as the chief guest. In his address, Khongwir lauded the hard work of the teaching staff and students of the school. AK Misra, Principal of the school, presented before the audience achievements and latest developments of the school. The toppers, who had excelled in Class X and XII exams this year, were rewarded in the programme. Students of the school showcased their cultural talents in the items they performed. Carpenters engaged in making a boat at Majuli on Monday. – UB Photos NOTICE INVITING TENDER FOR CATERING SERVICES Sealed tender affixing Court Fee Stamp of Rs 8.25 only are invited by ASRLMS, Assam, from reputed and registered Caterers in Guwahati for supply of Tea, Snacks and Lunch in yearly basis to SMMU-ASRLMS. The detailed bid document may be obtained from the office of undersigned during working hours or may be seen in the official website www.asrlms.in. The last date of receiving Tender is on 21.06.2016 up to 2.00 P.M. The tender should be sent by hand in sealed cover addressed to “State Mission Director, Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission Society (ASRLMS), Sivanath Gogoi Path, Panjabari, Guwahati-781037, Assam. Sd/- Addl Mission Director Janasanyog/311/16 ASRLMS Expression of Interest 1. I am pleased to inform you that District administration invites you to supply food and water during Ambubachi Mela in Kamakhya Temple and its adjoining areas for the year 2016. 2. If you are interested in supply food items to the devotees during the mela period, you are to contact Sri ‘Mukta Nath Saikia, Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Kamrup Metropolitan District. Contact No. 9435018292 and Deputy Director, FCS & CA, Kamrup Metropolitan District. Contact No. 94019-30976 3. Anybody who wants to supply drinking water to the devotees during the mela period is to contact Smti. Sujata Suchibrata, Asst. Commissioner, Kamrup Metropolitan District. Contact No. 9435018292. 4. It is also to inform you that, without permission of District administration, nobody will be allowed to supply any food item or water to the devotees during mela period. 5. During the distribution of the food items and water during the mela period one has to follow the following conditions: a) The quality of the food and water is to be checked. b) The party should take strict care of the cleanliness and hygiene of the area where the stall will be placed. c ) Adequate no. of cleaners should be appointed by the parties. d) Proper garbage disposal system is to be adopted by the parties. e) No littering on the streets. Food and water can not be distributed on the street. 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Free parking facility available. STAFF CORRESPONDENT DIBRUGARH, June 7: Some 36 thatched houses were gutted in a major fire that broke out in Paanchali area last night. The raging fire destroyed almost all the belongings of the families residing in them. The fire, however, caused no harm to human lives. The incident occurred at around 2 am. The houses belonged to two different landlords – Ram Narayan and Raju Sahu. The cause of the fire could not be ascertained. Although fire-fighters reached the spot, the fire had already caused the damage, the locals said. No. GDM.17/2010/77 NOTICE INVITING TENDER (NIT) A tree plantation drive organised by joint forum of State tea planters associations at Golaghat on Tuesday. – UB Photos Minister Sarbananda Sonowal conveyed a message to it through Labour Minister Pallab Lochan Das recently to plant trees. Das conveyed the message at a meeting held with the tea industry, said the Forum. Tea industry is already contributing to the ecological balance by having more than STAFF REPORTER four lakh hectares of land GUWAHATI, June 7: Chief under tea plantation. But Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed the different programmes being implemented by the Welfare of Minorities and Development Department with senior officials at the Assam Secretariat here today. The Chief Minister directCORRESPONDENT ed that all pending proposals against allocation made by SILCHAR, June 7: In a bid to Government of India under the inspire the farmers of the disMulti Sectoral Development trict to enrol in a specially deProgramme (MSDP) must be signed scheme to reap benefits submitted to the Department under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal by the Deputy Commission- Bima Yojana (PMFBY), the Kriers of minority-concentrated shi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Cadistricts concerned latest by char in association Assam AgriJune 30. cultural University organised a Sonowal instructed that farmer’s fair cum awareness henceforth char areas should meeting at the District Library also be included in the MSDP auditorium on Tuesday. schemes. Emphasising on It may be mentioned that need-based focus on health, ed- the scheme marked the offiucation and drinking water re- cial beginning of the crop inlated schemes, the Chief Min- surance scheme in Cachar. The ister told the officials that par- crop insurance scheme ticipation of the general people launched by Prime Minister should be made mandatory in Narendra Modi on January 13 the selection of schemes. this year ensures maximum Sonowal also reviewed the insurance cover at minimum arrangements being made for insurance for the welfare of the the forthcoming Haj pilgrimage farmers. JJ Bhattacharjee, lead and directed that all necessary district manager informed that steps should be taken by the the scheme envisages a uniauthorities concerned for form premium of only two per smooth and hassle free to and cent to be paid by farmers for fro journeys of the pilgrims. kharif crops, and 1.5 per cent Chief Secretary VK Piperse- for Rabi crops. Further, the nia, Secretary, Welfare of Minorities and Development Depart- OBITUARY ment and other senior officials were present in the meeting. CM reviews minority welfare schemes there has been large deforestation in Assam over the years. Due to deforestation and other anthropogenic factors, which triggered speedy accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, together with some natural factors, have been making our planet vulnerable to the threat of climate change and the tea industry is also facing the impact of the adverse developments induced by this phenomenon. In view of this and considering the significance of tree in combating climate change, the three tea producers’ associations have decided to fully support the Chief Minister’s initiative for tree plantation and named the scheme as “Plant Trees Conserve Nature,” said the Forum. Meet on Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana held in Cachar Marry Goswami GUWAHATI, June 7: Marry Goswami, a resident of Amolapatty, Nagaon passed away at the GMCH on June 6 after a prolonged illness. She was 80. A grand daughter of late Pandit Hem Chandra Goswami and wife of late Chandra Kanta Goswami, Marry Goswami was a very religious and pious lady. 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The tender should be in sealed cover marked as “Assam Spirit Contract” which will be received in the Office of the undersigned up to 1.00 P.M. on 28.06.2016 and will be opened on the same day at 3.00 P.M. The details may be obtained from the Office of the Commissioner of Excise, Assam, Housefed Complex, Dispur, Guwahati-06 during the office hours and the tenders should be submitted as per tender conditions. Sd/- Commissioner of Excise, Assam Housefed Complex, Dispur, Guwahati-06 Janasanyog/575/16 premium for annual commercial and horticultural crops will be five per cent. Expressing concerns on the plight of the farmers, PWD Minister Parimal Suklabaidya said that this scheme has the solution to problems the farmers face. He urged the banks to step up to extend assistance to the farmers. Taking a dig at the corrupt practices in the irrigation and agricultural sectors in the past, Parimal said that efforts must be made to create a corruption-free environment which facilitates farmers to produce more and get better returns. “Farmer suicide in India is a major cause of concern. We must combat the crisis by extending cooperation towards the farmers who toil hard to give us food,” Suklabaidya said. He also gave away the Soil health Cards to ten farmers in the meeting. Sonai MLA Aminul Haque Laskar echoed the PWD minister’s observation saying that the financial institutions must encourage the farmers to be a part of the scheme. Earlier, Silchar MP Susmita Dev said that there are apprehensions about double cropping in the district but she hoped that the new government in the State will lay thrust on the agriculture sector. She also expressed concern over the rise of farmer suicide cases in the country and said, “I shall urge the Finance Minister to facilitate loan waver for the farmers.” Dr Pranab Jyoti Sarma, programme coordinator KVK, Cachar, gave the welcome speech underscoring the agenda of the farmer fair and Jakir Hussain Choudhury, Agriculture Office, Cachar pointed out the damage done to the crops in the recent flash floods in the district. Madhumita Choudhury, DDC Cachar also attended the meeting. Later, the bankers and officials from the insurance companies interacted with the farmers. Cancer information centre opened in Dibrugarh STAFF CORRESPONDENT DIBRUGARH, June 7: The Dehing Welfare Society, a non profit voluntary organisation has opened an information centre for cancer patients at Brahmaputra Lodge Building, Paltan Bazaar here. The organisation seeks to provide free information to the needy patients who desire to go to Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati or Tata Cancer Hospital, Mumbai and others. According to the NGO workers, there are several cancer hospitals offering very quality services at cheap prices but people are unaware of them. “The major cause for cancer deaths in India is the high treatment cost and inferior quality of facilities in about 40% of cancer centres in India,” said NGO official Ammamuddin Ahmed. The NGO will provide information relating to paper works, journey, accommodation, treatment, procuring free Chemotherapy and arranging financial assistance from the State government and Central schemes. “At present we are sharing information relating to cancer diseases but in the future we will be able to provide necessary details to help patients suffering from liver, kidney and other diseases. Moreover, we are in touch with the various generic medicine company to purchase cancer medicine directly so that we can provide the medicines at low rates,” Ahmed said. Cough syrup bottles seized CORRESPONDENT GOLAKGANJ, June 7: On a tip off, a search operation was conducted at 10: 30 this morning under the leadership of DSP headquarters and OC, Dhubri Police Station at Jugomaya ghat under Dhubri town and 945 bottles of illicit cough syrup were seized but no one could be apprehended. Police investigation is on, sources said. The Deputy Commissioner cum Chairman, DDMA, Goalpara (Phone No. 03663-24030, Fax No. 03663-240314) invites sealed Tender affixing court fee stamp(s) of Rs. 8.25 (Rupees eight & paisa twenty five) only from reputed I.W.T. registered contractors/ boat builders having experience in the field of construction of mechanized wooden boats for the following works : Name of work : Construction of 3 (three) 16.0 M long, Wooden Shallow Draft Mechanized Boats with Sal wood Hull for Disaster Management Purpose under the Disaster Management Branch of office of the Deputy Commissioner, District- Goalpara. Value of works : Rs. 18.00 Lakh (Rupees eighteen lakh) only for 3 (three) Nos. @ Rs. 6.00 Lakh of each boat. Earnest money : 2% (two percent) i.e. 36,000.00 only Completion period : 2 (two) months. Tender document with detailed Technical Specification of the work along with terms & conditions may be obtained from the office of the undersigned on all working days during office hours on payment of Rs. 200/- (Rupees two hundred) only by Bank Draft of any Nationalized Bank in favour of the Deputy Commissioner cum Chairman, DDMA, Goalpara which is non-refundable. The tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 20th June, 2016 till 3.00 PM and will be opened on the same date at 3.30 PM in presence of the Tenderer or their authorized representative. Sd/- Deputy Commissioner cum Chairman Janasanyog/315/16 DDMA, Goalpara TENDER NOTICE Sealed tender affixing Non refundable court fee stamp of Rs. 8.25 (Rupees Eight and Paisa Twenty five) only are invited from the suppliers/ contractors for supply of “Misc. Articles” to this unit for-the financial year of 2016-17. The quotations will be received by the undersigned at 10th Assam Police Battalion, Kahilipara, Guwahati-19 up to 13:00 hours on 28.06.2016 and will be open on the same day at 15:00 hours in presence of the tenderer or their representatives. The Tenderer must be supported together with earnest money of Rs. 5000/- (Rupees five thousand) only in the form of KVP/NSC etc. duly pledged in favour of undersigned without which tender will not to be considered. The Tenderer will have to furnish up to date VAT registration certificate, VAT clearance certificate, Firms/Contractors registration certificate, PAN Card, Tin No. and without which tender will not be excepted. All documents submitted by the tenderer should be attested by a Govt. Gazetted Officer. Tenderer must quoted their rates in the prescribed from which is available in the office of the undersigned neatly written / typed in both figures and words inclusive of all taxes and transportation charge, destination being10th Assam Police Battalion, Kahilipara, Guwahati-19 and the rates must be tallied with the market rates. The successful tenderer will have to deposit security money of Rs. 2000/- (Rupees two thousand) only which will be released on completion of the duration to supply. The selected tenderer will have to the supply the intending articles within 3 (three) days on receipt of the supply order. The supplier will have to replace the rejected articles immediately at their own cost. The undersigned is not bound to accept the lowest rates tender if not reasonable. He also reserve the right to accept or cancel any or all the tenders without assigning any reason thereof. The details list of supply articles may be collected from undersigned. In case of holiday on the receiving day, the tender/quotation will be received on the next working day and terms and condition will remain same. Sd/- Commandant 10th Assam Police Battalion Janasanyog/566/16 Kahilipara, Guwahati- 19 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) CAPACITY BUILDING FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT (CBUD) PROJECT Credit No. 4997-IN Project ID No. CBUD/SD/I6 The Government of India has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Capacity Building for Urban Development Protect (CBUD), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India now invites eligible consultancy firms to apply for the request for Expression of Interest (REOI) for “Empanelment of Consulting Firms for Assessment of Non-Revenue Water and Developing Strategy and Implementation Action Plan for Reduction of NonRevenue Water in Select Smart Cities”. The document can be downloaded from the websites www.moud.gov.in and www.eprocure.gov.in. The application shall be uploaded/submitted on the web portal www.eprocure.gov.in duly digitally signed. No physical submission of applications shall be accepted. Interested firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The short listing criteria is based on general experience of firm; staff strength including staff having experience in the relevant field; experience of having implemented similar assignment at government levels (Central/ State); and having experience of managing and implementing projects/ programs in the relevant field The attention of interested agencies is drawn to Paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: selection and Employment of consultants ( under IBRD loans and IDA Credits & Grants) by World Bank Borrowers [January 2011] (“Consultant Guidelines”). This shortlisting process will be undertaken to identify a panel of consultants who will be eligible for selection for award of contract through RfP (Request for Proposals) in the later stage by selected smart cities. An applicant requiring any clarification on the REOI Document may request MoUD through Email: sajeesh.kr@gov.in and g.vijaykumar@nic.in Expression of Interest must be submitted on line by 15:00 hrs of 20th June, 2016. Mr. Sajeesh Kumar N. Deputy Secretary (SC-III), Ministry of Urban Development Government of India, Room No 202C, Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi-110001 Tel: 011-23063217 Website: www.moud.gov.in. davp 44101/11/0013/1617 NORTH EAST 10 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI Ibobi apprises Rajnath on need of Presidential Assent Court hears land sale case TURA, June 7: The case of illegal land sale in the village of Boldamgre in West Garo Hills by the self-styled Nokma of the village was heard once again in the District Council Court today. The land sale case had been the talking point in almost all circles with two NGOs of the region, namely the FKJGP and CEPARD putting their weight behind the villagers who had filed the complaint against the illegal land sale. – Correspondent WEATHER NORTHEAST Forecast for North Eastern States : Rain/thundershowers is very likely to occur at many places over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura. Warning : 1) Heavy rain is very likely to occur at isolated places over Arunachal Pradesh on 7th & 8th june; over Assam & Meghalaya on 8th & 9th June and also over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura on 7th June 2016. 2) Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places over Arunachal Pradesh on 9th June and over Assam & Meghalaya on 7th June 2016. Temperatures : Max (°C) Min (°C) Dibrugarh 33.8 24.0 Tezpur 31.7 25.3 Silchar 30.4 25.6 Dhubri 33.0 25.2 Jorhat 31.4 25.6 N Lakhimpur 35.0 24.2 Shillong 25.5 16.3 Imphal 30.1 22.8 Itanagar 34.0 25.0 Aizawl 26.5 14.5 Agartala 31.8 26.3 Kohima 23.6 17.9 Pasighat 33.9 25.3 Cherrapunjee 22.0 17.9 SPL CORRESPONDENT CORRESPONDENT SHILLONG, June 7: The MeghalayaAssam boundary dispute has remained unresolved “due to politicking” and Chief Minister Mukul Sangma today appealed to all political parties from Meghalaya and Assam to build a broad consensus to resolve the sensitive issue. The “sensitive issue” can be resolved by doing away with politicking on the matter, Sangma said after a Cabinet meeting here. Housefed Complex, Dispur, Guwahati-6 Time Table for Degree 1st Year (Back) Examination 2016 Time: 1.30 PM to 4.30 PM (for Full Paper) and 1.30 PM to 3.30 PM (for Half Paper) Date BA B. 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The party, which had won just one Councillor’s seat in the last IMC elections, bagged as many 10 seats out of 27. They won Ward No. 2 GNLA cadres surrender CORRESPONDENT Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (R) meeting with Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh in New Delhi on Tuesday. – UNI New Delhi against the three Bills and the death of nine young protesters last September in Churachandpur district of the State. Last month, four legislators of the Naga People’s Front met the Home Minister and asked him not to take any action for ensuring the presidential nod to the three Bills. The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS), which is spearheading the movement for the legislation to protect the indigenous population from migrants, threatened of a shutdown against the delay in enactment of the three Bills. The Bills are: The Protection of Manipur People Bill, 2015, The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms (Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2015 and The Manipur Shops and Establishments (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015. Our Imphal Correspondent adds: Meanwhile, the JCILPS has called a 13hour ‘cease-work strike’ from 5 am tomorrow. In another development, the Joint Action Committee Against Anti Tribal Bills has decided to imposed a 10day economic blockade on all Highways passing through Manipur as well as ban on all ongoing national projects in the tribal areas from June 9 midnight till June 19 midnight, according to another press release. Border issue needs political consensus: Sangma KRISHNA KANTA HANDIQUI STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY Janasanyog/235/16 Inner Line Permit system-related Bills NEW DELHI, June 7: Amidst growing tension, an all-party delegation from Manipur, led by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, called on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and apprised him about the need for the Presidential Assent to convert three Inner Line Permit system-related Bills into Acts. The development came even as the Manipur Tribal’s Forum staged a demonstration against the all-party delegation in front of the Manipur Bhavan here. The Chief Minister, who was joined by representatives of BJP, LJD, JD(U), CPI(M), among others, conveyed to the Home Minister the necessity of getting the Presidential Assent to the three Bills, which were opposed by tribal groups of the State. Singh gave a patient hearing to the delegation, official sources said. The three Bills were passed last year in August after months of mass movement to protect the indigenous populace from the illegal immigrants in the State, including those from neighbouring Myanmar. The delegation sought Presidential Assent to have the three Bills converted into Acts. The Bills have been strongly opposed by the various tribal groups, including the Nagas and Kukis, who mainly inhabit the hill districts of Manipur. The Manipur Tribal’s Forum (MTF) has for many months been protesting in WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 He said no Government wants to take the plunge to solve the issue due to politicking. Sangma said, if the Government takes a decision, there would always be some from Opposition who would jump and paint the settlement as a sell-off. “We cannot decide on the issue due to political ramifications,” he added. The Chief Minister said he has spoken to Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and both have decided in principle to put the issue at rest once and for all. “We need political parties from both the States coming together and finding a solution to this sensitive issue. There is no room for politicking,” Sangma said. Meghalaya and Assam have 12 areas of differences. Moreover, there are two areas, Block I and Block II, which Meghalaya wants to be “transferred” to Meghalaya. Currently, a Chief-Secretary level meeting is on between the two States, but these parleys have not made much headway. Tripura Cong faces fresh crisis as 6 MLAs quit party AGARTALA, June 7: The Congress today faced another crisis in the Northeast with six dissident MLAs in Tripura quitting the party and joining the Trinamool Congress, which will now become the main opposition party in the Left-ruled State. Tripura is the fourth northeastern State after Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya where Congress has been hit by dissidence. The six rebel Congress MLAs, led by former Leader of the Opposition Sudip Roy Burman, submitted a letter to Tripura Assembly Speaker Ramendra Debnath saying they are quitting the party and joining the Trinamool Congress. Of the six dissident MLAs, Burman, Biswabandhu Sen, Diba Chandra Hrankhawl and Asish Saha were present when the letter signed by the MLAs was handed over to the Speaker. Two other MLAs – Dilip Sarkar and Pranajit Sinha Roy – were not present on the ground that they were unwell but spoke to the Speaker over phone, official sources said. Confirming that he has received the letter, Tripura Assembly Speaker Ramendra Chandra Debnath said, “It was signed by six Congress MLAs informing me that they have joined the Trinamool Congress.” The Speaker added that he would review their plea. Burman has been elected leader of the TMC legislature group in Tripura and is expected to stake claim to the post of the Leader of the Opposition. This brings the Congress’ tally in the 60-member Tripura Assembly to three from 10. State Congress president Birajit Sinha and two other MLAs remain with Congress. In the 60-member House, the Left Front has 50 seats. Elections to the State Assembly will be held in 2018. Another dissident Congress MLA, Jiten Sarkar, who has resigned from the Assembly, has expressed willingness to join ruling CPI(M), according to CPI(M) State secretary Bijan Dhar. Dhar said that Sarkar is a former member of CPI(M), who had won Assembly elections five times on CPI(M) ticket and was Speaker of the Assembly for nine years. He would be taken back in the CPI(M) fold, he said. The Congress rebels said they have resigned over the party’s decision to partner with the Left in the West Bengal elections that saw Chief Minis- ter Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress defeat the alliance with a big decisive win. A combative Burman, who was the Congress’ chief ministerial candidate in the last elections, said, “Our objective in joining the Trinamool is to defeat this corrupt, anti-people government of the Left.” Burman had earlier resigned from the post of the Leader of the Opposition in protest against the CongressLeft tie-up before the West Bengal Assembly elections. Still reeling from the loss of Assam, a State it had ruled for 15 years under the stewardship of Tarun Gogoi, to the BJP last month, Congress faced rebellion in its ranks in Meghalaya, where it rules with a razor thin majority and the help of allies. In Arunachal, Kalikho Pul became the Chief Minister with the support of BJP in February this year after quitting the Congress along with 19 rebel party MLAs in the 60-member House. BJP, with 11 MLAs and two independents, backed him. Pradyot Deb Barma, former Tripura Congress chief, termed the resignations as “politics of opportunism” and is confident that the Trinamool will not benefit from his party’s loss. – PTI NGO seeks Tura as ‘Winter Capital’ CORRESPONDENT TURA, Jun 7: Raising the pitch for Tura to be declared the ‘Winter Capital’ of the State, the Achik Youth Council (AYC) today sent a memorandum to Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma seeking his consideration on the move. “We face much inconvenience in visiting State capital Shillong as we have to travel over 300 km, spending a reasonable amount of money on travel, stay and fooding. Moreover, the expenses increase if we have to stay long,” said Dimseng Marak, president of AYC. The NGO added that many people cannot afford to spend a huge amount of money if a certain requires multiple visits. “Tura is the second largest urban town in the state and headquarters of the Garo Hills region, but no there is no directorate-level office of the State Government, except the MBOSE,” said AYC general secretary Soshan Sangma. “We are all aware that residents of Khasi/ Jaintia Hills don’t even have to come to Tura for MBOSE-related work as there is a section of the department there as well. The fullfledged establishment of the MBOSE Cell in Shillong is indeed laudable initiative. We also want the same kind of facility and benefits to save us the trouble of unnecessary visits to Shillong for every purpose,” added the NGO. The NGO said that the move would boost the economy of Garo Hills if directorates of more departments were set up in Garo Hills. “We, on behalf of the people of Garo Hills earnestly request your kind attention into the matter and to understand the problems of the people of Garo Hills region. We believe that the state government will initiate the necessary steps and solve the perennial problems at the earliest,” added Dimseng. TURA, June 7: Chased by the police while they were in the general camp of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), two more members of the outfit today surrendered to the police in Williamnagar in East Garo Hills (EGH). The two GNLA militants, who hail from Dimogre village in Rongsak, East Garo Hills and identified as Mithun Ch Marak (Sildoreng) and Roberth Ch Marak (Alda), surrendered in front of EGH Superintendent of Police (SP) Davis Nestel R Marak. The duo had joined the GNLA as recruits of the 6th batch and had undergone training in firing of pistols and rifles and use of hand grenades and bombs. The cadres were staying together with other GNLA militants in the general camp of GNLA when Meghalaya Police laid a siege on them, firing from all directions. The two managed to escape and were on the run before contacting Joint Secretary of UDP, Arun N Marak and their relatives who helped them to surrender at 11 am. They said that they have been leading a very difficult life in the jungle amidst constant fear of attack and expressed happiness to come over ground. 1, 2, 3, 5, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 25. The ruling Congress tops the chart with 11 seats (4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 19, 20, 22 and 24) thus emerging as the largest party. Interestingly, Independent candidates have sprung a major surprise, winning five of the wards: 10, 12, 21, 23 and 26. 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Sd/- District & Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Janasanyog/1007/16 Kamrup, Guwahati. BUSINESS & ECONOMY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 RBI leaves key rates unchanged MUMBAI, June 7: Citing rising inflationary pressure, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan today kept interest rates intact but said his monetary policy remains “accommodative” and hinted at a cut later this year if good monsoon helps ease inflation. He also exhorted banks to pass on the benefits of earlier rate cuts and emphasised that a better transmission of policy easing remains critical to support growth. He left unchanged the key policy rate, repo, at 6.50 per cent and the cash reserve ratio at 4 per cent, citing the uncertainties on account of the surge in inflationary pressure and reversal in commodity prices. “What we are saying is that we have not shifted stance to either a neutral stance or tightening stance. We are still accommodative, that means we are looking for room to RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan at a press conference in Mumbai on Tuesday. – UNI ease. If that room opens up we will be able to ease. But now, I can’t tell you because there are lots of uncertainties around this. But broadly we are still in easing mode,” Rajan told reporters at the customary post-policy briefing. Explaining the rationale for his caution, Rajan said, “All we are saying is that relative to our April stance, the data prints that came in surprised on the upside. The inflation reading in April was higher than anybody in the markets or we expected. He, however, hoped that expectations of a normal monsoon and improved supplies would check any food inflation flare-up. While Rajan kept the suspense alive saying a decision is taken in such cases after consultation between the government and the incumbent, he spelt out an ‘unfinished agenda’ in areas like financial inclusion, containing inflation and bad loans. This was seen by some as a hint that he may continue. Retail inflation accelerated to an unexpected 5.39 per cent in April and RBI said part of the spike was fuel driven. Rajan said the April surprise makes the future trajectory of inflation somewhat more uncertain but retained the March 2017 inflation target at 5 per cent with an upside bias. – PTI Rajan worried over govt’s bad bank proposal MUMBAI, June 7: With the government going ahead with the idea of creating a bad bank, Reserve Bank today made its concern clear on the ownership of such a vehicle to tide over the bad loan menace, saying the lenders should hold a minority stake in any stressed assets fund. “In our view, majority ownership by banks is probably not wise or warranted. Perhaps, some form of minority ownership with a number of other players coming in, in addition to the government, to provide capacity, especially in management of stressed assets would be appropriate,” RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan told reporters. The comments came amid a confirmation from the government that it was serious on setting up a stressed asset fund, which in the common parlance is called a bad bank, to take care of the bad assets. A bad bank, as is present in China for instance, buys up all bad loans from other banks. Steel import falls NEW DELHI, June 7: Steel imports fell for the second month in May this fiscal declining by 41 per cent to 0.546 million tonnes (MT) compared to the same month of last year. The imports were down 17 per cent compared to that in April 2016, the data by Steel Ministry’s Joint Plant Committee (JPC) showed. In April too, steel imports were down by 15.5 per cent year-on-year at 0.654 MT. Steel imports are on a decline following a number of steps by the government to check cheap shipments of the commodity from countries like China amid demand slowdown. The government in February imposed minimum import price restrictions on steel products to check inward shipments. According to the data, export of total finished steel was up by 6 per cent to 0.38 MT over May 2015 and was higher by 23 per cent over April 2016. – PTI Rajan has been critical of such an entity saying when banks themselves or government own such an entity it creates a moral hazard, enabling banks to continue with their reckless lending practices as they know that they will be bailed out one day by the system. Unconfirmed reports said SBI will be leading to the USD 3-billion fund, which will also have investments from private equity funds and sovereign wealth funds, most probably from West Asia apart from the National Investment Fund. Rajan today said the key issue for such a fund will be the issue of pricing, where both the bank selling a stressed asset and the fund buying into it find a common ground. This is not the first time Rajan has expressed concerns over such an arrangement. In a previous episode when there were reports over the formation of a bad bank this February, he had raised question marks if a quasi-public entity will be able to solve the problems. It can be noted that bad loans crossed 13 per cent as of March with reported NPAs alone being over Rs 5.9 lakh crore. Rajan today explained there are a variety of stressed assets funds, which can include one giving debt support to stressed borrowers and also buying bad assets from banks. He said bulk of the work in this regard is being done by the government and RBI is only consulted on issues like its structure, ownership, etc. – PTI RBI retains retail inflation target at 5% Mumbai, June 7: RBI today retained January 2017 retail inflation target at 5 per cent, though with an upward bias, amid a sharper-than-anticipated upsurge in inflationary pressures due to food items and firming oil prices. Consumer Price Index (CPI) based retail inflation excluding food and fuel edged up in April. Services inflation also remained elevated on account of house rents, water charges, tuition fees and taxi/auto fares. However, since growth in rural wages and corporate staff costs have been modest, cost-push factors may be subdued for the time being, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said in the second bimonthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2016-17. “The inflation surprise in the April reading makes the future trajectory of inflation somewhat more uncertain,” the statement said as RBI retained the inflation projections given in the April policy statement “though with an upside bias”. In April, RBI had projected retail inflation to be around 5 per cent. Rajan further said the expectations of a normal monsoon and a reasonable spatial and temporal distribution of rainfall, along with various supply management measures and introduction of the electronic national agriculture market (e-NAM) trading portal, “should moderate unanticipated flares of food inflation”. “A strong monsoon, continued astute food management, as well as steady expansion in supply capacity, especially in services, could help offset these upward pressures,” the RBI said. – PTI Indian envoy favours air links between NE and Laos industry is also picking up gradually. “Some Chinese companies have already set up tea gardens GUWAHATI, June 7: India’s Ambassador in the country. Since Assam is a major tea proto Laos Ravi Shankar Aisola has underscored ducing state and it produces world-class tea, the the need for air connectivity between the tea producers of the state should explore the North-east and Laos in order to boost tourism Laos market that will help create employment and boost bilateral trade,” Aisola said, adding that and trade. “India and Laos have already signed an agree- India is keen on expanding trade and commerce with Laos. ment on air connectivity. If we According to available statiscan expand air connectivity tics, the bilateral trade between between Guwahati and Luang India and Laos now stands at Prabang which is a world $150 million. Several Indian Heritage Site of Laos, then companies, including Birla and the tourism sector of both HSMM Group, have made subnorth-eastern states and Laos stantial investments in Laos. will be benefitted,” the enMoreover, India has extended voy observed during an intera credit to the tune of $165 milview with this correspondent lion to Laos to develop its inhere today. In order to give a frastructure. thrust to the tourism sector, Expressing satisfaction over he advocated setting up of a Ravi Shankar Aisola the pace of bilateral trade, the tourism circuit by engaging Indian envoy opined that it has been growing tour operators of the region and Laos. Aisola is now in Guwahati to bolster bilater- on the right trajectory. “The Act East Policy al relations between the North-east and Laos. initiated by the BJP-led Government is likely Replying to a question about the prospect of to accelerate trade and commerce not only tea business in Laos, he informed that although with Laos but also in the entire South-east Laos is a major coffee producing nation, yet tea Asian countries,” he claimed. SURAJIT KHAUND Nissan to launch ‘redi-Go’ Output growth likely in Guwahati today to improve BUSINESS REPORTER GUWAHATI, June 7: The Japanese auto-maker Nissan is all set to launch its much-awaited car ‘Datsun redi-Go’ in the Guwahati market tomorrow. The car is equipped with an 800-cc iSAT (Intelligent Spark Automated Technology) three-cylin- der petrol engine that is likely to produce 53bhp of power at 5678rpm and 72Nm of torque at 4386rpm. It will be available in 5 variants which are priced between Rs 2.50 lakh and Rs 3.60 lakh ( ex-showroom, Guwahati). Datsun redi-Go is a fuel-efficient car which will provide a mileage of 25.17 kmpl. MUMBAI, June 7: India’s real economy, as measured by the Gross Value Added (GVA), is likely to expand by 7.6 per cent in 2016-17 due to improvement in farm and industry sectors, said an RBI-sponsored survey of professional forecasters. “Output growth, measured using GVA at basic prices, is likely to improve gradually in 2016-17 and further in 2017-18. Quarterly growth projections for the next five quarters indicate that growth is likely to improve,” RBI said while releasing the survey on macro-economic indicators. In the 40th round of survey, the forecasters expect real GVA to increase by 7.6 per cent in 2016-17. The survey further said ‘agriculture and allied activities’ and services are expected to grow by 2.9 per cent and 8.8 per cent, respectively. Industry growth forecast has been placed at 7.6 per cent. Regarding 2017-18, the forecasters said real GVA is expected to increase by 7.8 per cent, led by growth in services by 9.2 per cent. Agriculture and allied activities and industry are expected to grow by 2.7 per cent and 8 per cent, respectively. The long-term real GVA growth expectations remained unchanged at 8.3 per cent in the current round compared to the previous round. The medium-term growth forecast for the next five years increased to 8 per cent over 7.8 per cent in previous round. Private final consumption expenditure at current prices is expected to increase by 10.7 per cent in 2016-17 and further by 11.9 per cent in 2017-18. – PTI THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 11 India, ADB sign pact NEW DELHI, June 7: India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a USD 120 million loan pact to improve irrigation and water management infrastructure in Odisha. The soft loan is the second tranche of a USD 157.5 million financing facility under the Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Program. “The financing will be used for modernising seven irrigation subprojects resulting in improved irrigation in over 1,00,000 hectares and strengthening of Water User Associations (WUAs) and the institutional capacity of Odisha’s Department of Water Resources,” the Finance Ministry said in a statement. The selected areas for the investment program are the Baitarani, Brahmani, Budhabalanga and Subernarekha river basins and part of Mahanadi Delta. Raj Kumar, Joint Secretary in Department of Economic Affairs and M Teresa Kho, Country Director, ADB’s India Resident Mission signed the loan agreement. – PTI DoT Secretary to meet CEOs NEW DELHI, June 7: Telecom Secretary J S Deepak will deliberate on the problem of call drop, investments in the sector and ongoing policy reforms with CEOs of service providers on June 10. “There will be a number of issues that will be discussed at the meeting (on June 10). It will include call drop, investments, policy reforms and overall status of telecom sector,” Deepak told reporters on the sidelines of India Satcom today. Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has asked the Department of Telecom (DoT) to look into radio-link timeout technology allegedly used by mobile operators, along with Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The latest test drive conducted in Delhi by the TRAI found Aircel and Vodafone to be using RLT beyond the levels their peers follow. RLT is one of the parameters which decides for how long the call should be sustained if the signal quality drops below a certain threshold. As per an official source, some telecom operators are using it for masking call drops, resulting in higher bills for subscribers. Besides this, telecom sector is gearing up for one of biggest spectrum auctions of all time in which airwaves worth at least Rs 5.66 crore will be put up for sale. Industry has requested the government to defer auction of 700 Mhz frequency band which alone accounts for about Rs 4 lakh crore. – PTI REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Chief Executive Officer, Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) invites sealed Request for Proposal (RFP) from Consultants/ Agencies/ Institutes having experience on retrofitting of public buildings for "Demonstrative Retrofitting of one School" under National School Safety Programme. Request for Proposal shall be available in the office of Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) Ancillary Block, Assam Secretariat, Dispur, Guwahati- 781006. Complete RFP documents are also available on ASDMA's website at www.asdma.gov.in. Date of commencement of issue of RFP 8th June 2016 Laste date & Time for submission of RFP 1st July 2016 (4.00 PM) Sd/- Chief Executive Officer Assam State Disaster Management Authority Janasanyog/308/16 Dispur, Guwahati. NATIONAL Rijiju criticises UP Govt over law and order 12 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI SAMBHAL (UP), June 7: The Centre today hit out at the ruling Samajwadi Party, accusing it of not being serious about law and order in Uttar Pradesh, days after the Mathura clashes left 29 people dead. “The UP Government is not serious about law and order. It has to be strict, but its intentions were not right. The Min- istry of Home Affairs cooperates with the State Government and does not discriminate,” Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju told reporters here. He said the UP Government should recommend a CBI probe into the violence in Jawahar Bagh in Mathura so that the truth comes out. Rijiju said the Centre could order a CBI inquiry only on the recommendation of the State Government, order of the court or on the recommendation of the NIA in a special case. To a query on terrorist acts in Uttar Pradesh and the connection of Al-Qaeda and ISIS with Sambhal and other districts, he said several terror- Ram Vriksha, 18 others cremated MATHURA, June 7: Doctors today conducted the post-mortem of Ram Vriksha Yadav, who had led the encroachers of Jawahar Bag and was among the 29 killed in the clash with the police, before he was cremated here. The police did not hand over the body of Ram Vriksha to one of his council members, Tarni Kumar Gautam, who had come to claim it after the post-mortem was conducted along with 18 others, including two women, police said. The post-mortems were conducted by a team of five doctors led by Assistant CMO Brajesh Khanna, including Dr Bhudeo, Dr Anup Chaudhari, Dr Mahipal Singh and Dr Amit Agrawal. Earlier, some saints in Vrindaban opposed the district administration’s decision to cremate the bodies in Vrindaban, saying they were “terrorists” and had killed good police officers. “We shall not allow the pious land of Vrindaban to become impious,” saints led by Mahant Fuldol Maharaj and Mahamandaleshwar Naval Giri Maharaj told the police after which the last rites were performed in Mathura. Meanwhile, the bodies of two people have been identified by their family members. “One of them has been identified as Finku Chauhan, a resident of Ambapur in Azamgarh, the other as 40-year-old Mahesh Jaiswal of Gay Ghat in Siddhartha Nagar district,” they said. Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Aligarh, who is heading the administrative probe, Chandra Kant, said he would resume his inquiry on Jawahar Bag next week. “We shall hold the next phase of inquiry next week. The exact date and timings will be communicated later,” Kant added. – PTI LUCKNOW, June 7: Bowing to the Opposition demand, the Uttar Pradesh Government today ordered a judicial probe into last week’s Mathura violence in which 29 people, including two police officers, were killed. The probe will be conducted by a retired judge of the Allahabad High Court and the inquiry committee has been asked to submit its report within two months. “A judicial probe has been ordered into the Mathura violence. Retired Allahabad High Court judge Imtiyaz Murtaza will conduct the inquiry,” an official spokesman said here. The spokesman said the inquiry panel would go into the circumstances that led to the incident. It has been asked to make suggestions that would help in ensuring that such incidents do not recur. ASSAM STATE ELECTION COMMISSION NOTIFICATION No. SEC. 44/2015/Pt/140 : In partial amendment of notification. No. SEC. 44/2015/Pt/122 dt. 24.05.2016, the names of Returning Officer (RO) and Asstt. Returning Officer(ARO) against respective Constituencies along with reservation status of Deori Autonomous Council (DAC) are notified as below. The reservation of Constituencies in favour of Women, Scheduled Tribe etc. in respect of the DAC has been as communicated by the Govt vide their letter No. TAD/BC/467/2015/30 dt 01.06.2016. Name of District Election Officer 1 Returning Officer Asstt. Returning Officer 4 Name of Constituency 2 3 Jorhat (Sadar) DC, Jorhat Sri Bubul Lekharu, ACS, ADC, Jorhat CO, Jorhat (West) Rev. Circle 1. Jorhat (ST) Majuli (Civil) Sub-Divn. SDO(C) Majuli Circle Officer, Majuli Asstt Commissioner, Majuli 2. Majuli (ST) Sivsagar (Sadar) DC, Sivasagar ADC, Sivasagar (Gharphalia), CO, Demow Rev. Circle 3. Tengapani (ST- Woman) ADC, Sivasagar (Gharphalia), CO, Mahmora Rev. Circle 4. Rajabari (ST) 5 Dibrugarh (Sadar) DC, Dibrugarh Smti. Reena Mech. ACS, ADC, Dibrugarh 1. Sri Dipu Deka, ACS, CO, Dibrugarh, East Rev. Circle. 2. Sri Dipak Bhuyan, ACS, CO, Chabua Rev. Circle 5. Dibrugarh (General) Sadiya (Civil) Sub- Division SDO(C), Sadiya SDO(C), Sadiya Asstt. Commissioner Sadiya 6. Sadiya (ST) Margherita (Civil) Sub-Division SDO(C) Margherita SDO(C) Margherita Asstt. Commissioner, 7. Margherita Margherita (ST -Women) Dhemaji (Sadar) DC, Dhemaji Sri Debananda Das, ACS, PD, DRDA, Dhemaji CO, Sissiborgaon CO, Gogamukh Jonai (Civil) Sub-Division Sri Atul Kr. Sarmah, ACS, ADC, i/c Jonai Civil SubDiv. Sri Atul Kr. Sarmah, ACS, ADC, Sri Monoranjan i/c Jonai Civil Sub-Div. Payeng, ACS, CO, Jonai Rev. Circle 10. Jonai (ST) Lakhimpur (Sadar) DC, Lakhimpur Circle Officer, Narayanpur Rev. Circle 1. District Employment Officer, Lakhimpur 2. EO, O/o Asst. Director, Sericulture, North Lakhimpur 11. Bordeuri (ST) Circle Officer, Narayanpur Rev. Circle 1.District Fishery Dev. Officer, Lakhimpur. 2.Project Officer, O/o Dist. Adult Education officer, Lakhimpur 12. Kinapather (ST-Women) Circle Officer, Narayanpur Rev. Circle 1. Deputy Director, Town and Country Planning, Lakimpur. 2. CDPO, Telahi lCDS, Project. 13. Kachikata (ST) Circle Officer, Bihpuria Rev. Circle 1. Labour Officer, Lakhimpur 2. CDPO Lakhimpur 14. Pichala (ST) Circle Officer, Nowboicha Rev. Circle 1. BDO, Nowboicha. 2. CDPO, Nowboicha 15. Gabharu Toonijan (ST) Circle Officer, Bihpuria Rev. Circle 1. Asst. Director, 16. Bahgarah (ST) Handloom & Textile, Lakhimpur 2.Deputy Director, Economic & Statistic, Lakhimpur Circle Officer, Bihpuria Rev. Circle 1. Asstt. Diary Dev. officer, Lakhimpur. 2. SDAO,O/o District Agricultural Officer, Lakimpur 17. Bangalmara (ST) SDO(C), Gohpur BDO, Pub- Chaiduar Dev. 18. Sonitpur (ST) Laklumpur (Sadar) DC, Lakhimpur Lakhimpur (Sadar) Gohpur (Civil) Sub-Division SDO(C), Gohpur Block Janasanyog/994/16 ist activities have taken place in the country, which were connected with the State. On Pakistani terrorist Hafeez Sayeed issuing a threat to India, he said only those persons who are weak make such statements and want publicity. He said India is a strong nation and the Government does not want to reply to such statements. – PTI Judicial probe into Mathura violence Housefed Complex, Dispur, Guwahati- 781006 Ph. No. 0361-2263210/2264920 (tele-fax) 2220240 e-mail- secassam@gmail.com District/SubDivisions WEDNESDAY, 8 JUNE, 2016 8. Sisi Borgaon (ST) 9. Bordoloni (ST) Sd/- {H.N. Bora, IAS (Retd.)} State Election Commissioner, Assam Dispur, Guwahati-6 Twenty-nine people, including two police officers, were killed during clashes between encroachers and the police in Mathura last week. The violence had claimed the lives of Superintendent of Police (City) Mukul Dwivedi and SHO Santosh Kumar. Political parties had been demanding a judicial inquiry into the violence. BJP MP from Mathura Hema Malini had demanded a CBI inquiry into the incident. – PTI BJP MP demands eligibility test for DU admissions NEW DELHI, June 7: BJP MP Vijay Goel today demanded that the Delhi University conduct a common eligibility test for admission to undergraduate courses, besides the cut-off criteria, to ensure only meritorious students are given a chance. Goel also demanded that students from the national capital be given some relaxation in cut-off and 85 per cent seats be reserved for them in 18 DU colleges run by the Delhi Government. “Different States have their own education boards, different courses and separate examination system. These boards cannot be equated with the CBSE. In some boards, liberal marking is adopted, whereas in others strict marking is done. “For that purpose, the cutoff list in the DU does not ensure justice to all students. Hence, there should be a common eligibility test to ensure only meritorious students get the chance,” Goel told a press conference. The BJP MP, who had also met DU Vice Chancellor Yogesh Tyagi yesterday over the issue, said, “It is the right time for the university to take strict action against students who resort to false practices such as corruption, cheating, represent false marksheets and other malpractices for gaining admissions.” “It is very painful for the citizens of Delhi that their children are not able to get admission in colleges and courses of their own choice in their home State despite getting more than 60 per cent marks. “We demand that at least 85 per cent seats in 18 government colleges are reserved for them. Also, they should be given some relaxation in cutoff for admission to non-government DU colleges,” he said. The process for admission to more than 60,000 seats in various undergraduate courses is under way. The last date for submitting applications is June 19 and the varsity will announce the first cut-off on June 27. – PTI Jogi’s exit good riddance: Cong NEW DELHI, June 7: The Congress today termed the exit of Ajit Jogi from the party as “good riddance,” saying that he has saved it the trouble of expelling him and that he will not be able to harm it. “Jogi ceases to be a Congress Working Committee member and chairman of the AICC’s tribal cell after his announcement of floating a new party. He has saved us the trouble of expelling him,” party general secretary BK Hariprasad told reporters here. – PTI Muslim clerics looking at the moon through binoculars to announce the beginning of the holy month of Ramzan at Eidgah in Lucknow on Monday. – UNI Mamata upbeat over GST KOLKATA, June 7: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today expressed confidence and optimism on rolling out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), even as she raised concern over the Smart City project, another flagship project of the BJP-led NDA Government. “We are fighting for the GST as it will help the industry with a single point tax instead of multiple layers of taxation. Our Finance Minister, Amit Mitra, is leading the committee on the GST and I think in the next one or two meetings, it will be resolved,” Banerjee told a gathering of business and industry chambers at a felicitation programme here. “I am politically opposed to the BJP Government, but we support programmes which are pro-people and industry,” she said elaborating her Government’s stand on the GST. The GST Bill – which creates a single national sales tax to replace several State and Central levies – has already been approved by the Lok Sabha and is pending in the Rajya Sabha where the NDA Government does not have a majority. On the Centre according Smart City status to Rajarhat, she said, “The theory (of Centre’s Smart City) is wrong as we will have to give Rs 500 crore to get Rs 500 crore.” “The project aims to make a building with all smart facili- ties. We can do a lot with that money for the benefit of the masses,” Banerjee said. The State Government has handed over a concept plan to develop Rajarhat New Town as a ‘smart green city’ to the Union Urban Development Ministry. The plan has been prepared by the National Institute of Smart Governance (NISG). “Rajarhat is an oversmart city,” she commented. “We (Bengal Government) already has six smart (theme) city projects. What is Bengal Credai (real estate body) doing?” she said and asked the chambers of industry to iron out any issue with the State Finance Minister and begin the projects. – PTI PM greets Muslim community on Ramzan NEW DELHI, June 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted the Muslim community on the beginning of Ramzan and hoped the holy month deepens the bond of brotherhood and the spirit of harmony in the society. “As the holy month of Ramzan commences, I convey my greetings to the Muslim community,” he said in an official statement. “May Ramzan deepen the bond of brotherhood and the spirit of harmony in our society,” he said. The Prime Minister is currently in the US as part of his five-nation tour. – PTI Shah hits back at Rahul Gandhi ETAH, June 7: Hitting back at Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for questioning what his party has done in the past two years, BJP chief Amit Shah today said it has given the country a Prime Minister who speaks. “Recently Rahul baba asked what the BJP has done in two years...At least we gave a Prime Minister who speaks, otherwise in the 10 years’ regime of the UPA, except Soniaji and Rahul baba, no other person heard the voice of the PM,” he said. Claiming that the BJP will get two-third majority in the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, Shah also hit out at the ruling Samajwadi Party, questioning what it had done for the people of the State in the last four years. “We are presenting a report card of two years of the NDA Government, but Akhilesh babu (Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav), you should also tell people what your government did in four WATER PURIFIERS years,” Shah told booth-level workers in Kasganj. Asking the people if they get power for 24-hour power in the State, he said, “There is no shortage of power, the shortcoming is in intentions. In two years, we (NDA Government) gave power to 9,000 villages.” Shah alleged that in the 10 years of the UPA regime, which was supported by the SP and the BSP, scams worth Rs 12 lakh crore took place. “They left no place – whether it is sky, earth and under- neath – where corruption did not take place,” Shah said. “There is not a single allegation of corruption against the present regime,” the BJP chief said. “People ask as to how we will get a majority government in Uttar Pradesh. It will become possible due to your (workers) efforts,” he said. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought a number of schemes for the welfare of people, including free LPG connection for BPL families. – PTI KITCHEN APPLIANCES BATHROOM FITTINGS & TILES For Advertising, Call: 9435709721, 9435043680 F ilmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who has helmed hard-hitting films like Black Friday and Gangs of Wasseypur, feels that the Hindi film industry needs to pull up its socks as regional cinema is “threatening” the industry and even Hollywood may “take over” the national market with its dubbed versions of films. “The more regional cinema will threaten us, Bollywood will work harder. We are threatened from everywhere because we are more mediocre as compared to everybody else. We have to get rid of our mediocrity and pull up our socks and make better films,” Kashyap told IANS in Mumbai. “Apart from regional films, Hollywood will definitely take over because they have started dubbing everything. We have to start making better content,” he added. Regional cinema, which has always been high on content, has also now started to be a money spinner at the box office. With films like Sairat (Marathi), Thithi (Kannada) and Kammatti Paadam (Malayalam) among others, it is coming into spotlight in a big way. Kashyap also believes that unlike Hollywood, Bollywood is a star-driven market. “Sometimes you need stars in the West... (But) when the idea is bigger, you go for a newcomer. In Hollywood, they will go for a newcomer because they believe in the idea. Here, when the idea is bigger, they go for the star because they don’t believe in the idea... It’s a star-driven market,” he said. The filmmaker also doesn’t “enjoy” con- THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 13 LEISURE & LIFESTYLE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 troversy. “In this country, people can’t deal with honesty... I talk straight... I am not a person who looks for controversy. I don’t enjoy controversy so much. Today, everybody has an opinion, and in a sea of opinions, it doesn’t matter,” the 43-year-old said. Of late, Kashyap said, he has become “very selfish”. “I want to live my life and my focus is on work and my family. I am 43 now and I have seen a lot in life. My entire focus is on my own happiness,” added the filmmaker, whose last directorial Bombay Velvet failed to elicit the response he had expected. Kashyap said his journey in the industry has been “quite a roller-coaster ride”. “It feels good and I would not like to change anything about my journey. It’s quite satisfying if I get to do what I want to, I am happy. I am my own boss,” he added. He is currently busy promoting his film Raman Raghav 2.0, which narrates the story of serial killer Raman Raghav, who went on a murder spree in Mumbai in the 1960s. It features Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the notorious serial-killer alongside Vicky Kaushal, who plays a police officer. Kashyap also admitted his fascination with the crime genre. “I enjoy making crime films. I, as a director, never left that space. I am fascinated by crime,” he said. The psychological-thriller, presented by Reliance Entertainment and a product of Phantom Films, is set to hit theatres on June 24. – IANS Director’s cut Bollywood needs to get rid of mediocrity or else dubbed Hollywood films will take over, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap tells Uma Ramasubramanian in an interview Know your DAY 13:00 13:30 14:30 15:30 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 21:30 23:30 Roll No. 21 Samsher Sikander... Oggy and the... The Regular Show Bas Karo Henry Sir Haddi Sir Lai Bhaari Oggy The Regular Show Adventure Time Roll No. 21 Bas Karo Henry Ben 10 Teleshopping 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:30 17:00 18:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 Chhota Bheem Tom and Jerry Tales Chhota Bheem Ki Tuntun... 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Your wit and kindness make you even more desirable. You don’t need to work hard to impress anyone. When you walk into a room, people will sense your presence even before they actually see you. If you are single, you will be overwhelmed by the possibilities. You are likely to meet someone special after summer, should you choose to commit. If you are attached, the two of you express an interest in making a major change that could involve a new home or a major trip. Half the fun will be in the planning. LEO knows how to charm you into doing what he or she wants. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult. 12 13 15 18 THE PHANTOM ® BLONDIE By Lee Falk Across 1 A low muttered sound (6) 7 First and foremost (5,3) 8 Legend or epic (4) 1 0 Wears away (6) 1 1 Search of adventure (6) 1 4 Furry family animal (3) 1 6 Singer Iglesias (5) 1 7 An alcoholic (4) 1 9 Ecclesiastical rule (5) 2 1 “Star Trek” doctor (5) 2 2 Cargo boat “Roile” anagram ? (5) 2 3 Son of Lord Rama and Sita (4) 2 6 Walks up and down or to and fro ? (5) 2 8 The way to drink wine ? (3) 2 9 Grunts (6) 3 0 Red gems ? (6) 3 1 Chief Norse deity (4) 3 2 Small parrot (8) 3 3 Dimmer or more unclear because of fog, etc. (6) Down 1 Italian city “one mad” anagram ? (6) 2 Call of an aircraft or ship in distress ? (6) 3 Cheering words (4) 4 Elate (7) 5 Political clique (5) 6 Ninth planet (5) 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 Deride, make fun of (4) Vietnamese New Year (3) Dummy ___ : it has to be carried before a new procedure can be said to be established ? (3) Notches (5) Tied (5) Roman poet; a missing Lord (5) Quarter of M (3) And not either? (3) An error “makes it” anagram ? (7) Over in verse (3) Offer meddlesome advice to others (6) __ __ arms : riled ? (2,2) A cavalry soldier of the days gone by? (6) Hymn; sacred song (5) A venomous snake (5) Soapy water or soap bubble, usually used in plural form (3) “Zuckerman Unbound” author (4) SOLUTION TO TRIBUNE CROSSWORD – 5693 Across: 1 Murmur, 7 Above all, 8 Myth, 10 Erodes, 11 Errant, 14 Cat, 16 Julio, 17 Alky, 19 Canon, 21 Mccoy, 22 Oiler, 23 Kush, 26 Paces, 28 Sip, 29 Snorts, 30 Rubies, 31 Odin, 32 Lorikeet, 33 Hazier. Down: 1 Modena, 2 Mayday, 3 Rahs, 4 Overjoy, 5 Cabal, 6 Pluto, 8 Mock, 9 Tet, 12 Run, 13 Nicks, 15 Laced, 18 Lucan, 19 CCL, 20 Nor, 21 Mistake, 22 O’er, 23 Kibitz, 24 Up in, 25 Hussar, 26 Psalm, 27 Cobra, 28 Sud, 30 Roth. ARIES (March 21-April 19) ++++You are fired up and ready to take off at a moment’s notice. You might be surprised by how independent you can be. Although the planets can influence you, you are very much your own person today. Decide what you want, then go for it. Tonight: Relaxed enough to let loose. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ++++You might not always share your priorities, yet you are well aware of them. Others don’t know the level of commitment that you have toward your family and circle of friends. You might decide to reveal more of your essence, if you feel it is appropriate. Tonight: Make a fun dinner. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ++++Your energy remains high. You’ll demonstrate a willingness to adjust to others’ needs. Express your sunny disposition and caring. Others will be delighted to share and open up. A greater sense of belonging emerges between you and them. Tonight: Teamwork pays off. CANCER (June 21-July 22) ++++You might feel more valued than you normally do. You have struggled to develop a better sense of self, and you are starting to feel the effect of your personal work. Others also see a difference in how you respond. You seem transformed. Tonight: Be willing to express yourself. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) +++++You’ll wake up feeling different and far more aware of your surroundings. You seem to have hit your personal power days. You make nearly everything much more doable. Clear out a project or two, but be sure to use this period for your benefit as well. Tonight: Feel empowered. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ++++Loosen up. You might notice a tendency to take everything personally. Slow down if you start questioning yourself or keep hitting obstacles. Realize that you have pushed too hard and maybe need a break. Tonight: Get some extra R and R. You will need the extra rest soon. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ++++A friendship plays a major role in what is about to happen.You naturally gravitate toward this person. Be more open to the potential possibilities that exist between you. Your sense of humor emerges once more when having an important discussion. Tonight: Where the crowds are. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) +++Understand that you are part of an important project in which everyone looks up to you. You might not hear words of praise from others, but know that they are there in some people’s minds. In any case, recognize that others are observing. Tonight: A must appearance. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ++++At this point, you could take the opportunity to move forward. You willingly break past preconceived notions and early beliefs. As you reassess your thinking and choices, you’ll revitalize your perspective. Show off your new sense of well-being. Tonight: Follow the music. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) +++++Reach out to someone at a distance whom you enjoy enormously and who provides unusual insights. A close loved one might display some jealousy. Share your feelings more often in order to keep the peace. This person needs your approval. Tonight: Togetherness works. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ++++Dedicate some extra time to a loved one. You’ll find the interaction to be quite important, as it is likely to revitalize your energy and well-being. This association is critical to your thinking and your choices. Feel indulged, and indulge him or her in return. Tonight: Say “yes.” PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) +++Dive into your work, and concentrate on your priorities one at a time. The results will give you a sense of satisfaction. You finally might feel as if you have done more of what you have wanted to do. This allows you to flow more easily. Tonight: Be open to a change of scenery. Indian Premier League H/ls TNA Xplosion TNA Greatest Matches Copa America Centenario Indian Premier League H/ls The Contenders Euro 2016 Road to Euro 2016 Copa America Centenario Indian Premier League H/ls HEALTH CAPSULES® JUMBLED WORDS by Bron Smith Given below are four jumbled words. Solve the jumbles to make proper words and move them to the respective squares below. Select the letters in the shaded squares and jumble them to get the answer for the given quip. HAGAR THE HORRIBLE Where there is ___, there is ___. – Greek saying (4,...,6) +++ SOLUTION – POLISH PROVERB Health Capsules is not intended to be of a diagnostic nature. Words: Heave, blink, mucous, vainly. Answer: Where there is envy, there is malice. – Greek saying Thought for the day When I had money everyone called me brother. INTERNATIONAL 14 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI Bomb attack on police kills 11 in Istanbul ISTANBUL, June 7: A car bomb ripped through a police bus near Istanbul’s historic centre today, killing seven officers and four civilians in the latest attack in Turkey’s biggest city. The blast targeted a shuttle service carrying anti-riot police as it passed through Beyazit district, close to many of the city’s top tourist sites. Thirty-six people were wounded, three of them seriously, Istanbul governor Vasip Sahin said on Turkish television. There was no early claim of responsibility, but President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hinted the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) was behind the attack. For the PKK to target major cities such as Istanbul “is nothing new,” he said after visiting the injured at an Istanbul hospital. “We will fight against terrorists relentlessly to the end.” In a statement from his office later, Erdogan also vowed the culprits would “pay in kind the price for the bloodshed.” Kurdish militants have repeatedly targeted Turkey’s security forces, but Islamic State (IS) jihadists have also staged several attacks in Turkish cities in the past year. Reports said the explosion took place close to Vezneciler metro station, within walking 6.2-magnitude quake rocks Mexico WASHINGTON, June 7: A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Pacific coast of Mexico today, the US Geological Survey that monitors quakes worldwide reported. The quake struck at 1051 GMT in the ocean 105 kilometres southwest of the coastal city of Manzanillo, and 641 kilometres west of Mexico City, the USGS reported. There were no immediate reports of damage. – AFP Obama to make his last trip to Europe WASHINGTON, June 7: US President Barack Obama will visit Poland and Spain in July in what will likely be his final presidential trip to Europe, a continent that has often presented more problems than opportunities during his term. The White House said Obama would travel to Warsaw on July 7-9 for “his fifth and final summit with NATO leaders,” before making his first trip to Spain. During his nearly eight years in office, Obama has at times had difficult relationships with America’s oldest allies. For most of his first term, Europe was frustratingly slow to contain sovereign debt crises that were fed by and prolonged the Great Recession. Ties with Europe were further tested by Obama’s “pivot to Asia” – which was widely seen as capping a decades-long strategic shift from the Atlantic to the Pacific. – AFP distance of some of the city’s main tourist sites including the famed Suleymaniye Mosque. The metro station was closed as a security precaution. The blast reduced the police vehicle to mangled wreckage and windows in nearby shops were shattered. Reports said that shots were heard afterwards. The attack occurred opposite an upscale hotel favoured by foreign tourists, the Celal Aga Konagi Hotel, a converted Ottoman mansion. The 16th-century Sehzade Mosque – considered one of the greatest masterpieces of Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan – was also damaged by the force of the explosion. Television footage showed its windows blown out and debris littering the floor. Loudspeakers on mosques warned people to vacate the area, after which a controlled explosion was carried out on a suspect vehicle. French President Francois Hollande condemned the attack as “intolerable act of violence” that should strengthen common resolve to fight terrorism. US Ambassador to Ankara John Bass said in a Twitter message: “Such senseless violence could never be rationalised by any cause.” – AFP China’s state TV links LeT to 26/11 BEIJING, June 7: In a rare rebuke to its “all weather” ally Pakistan, China’s state-run channels have aired a documentary naming Lashkare-Taiba (LeT) for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and even showed footage containing confessions of Ajmal Kasab, the lone Pakistani terrorist caught alive during the 26/11 carnage. The footage was first aired by the state-run Shanghai Television weeks ahead of President (Established by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India) V.I.P. Road, Barbari, Hengrabari, Near Chachal Tennis Court, Guwahati-781036. Phone No. 8811011770, 0361- 2337245, 2333573 ADMISSION NOTICE A woman with her daughter at a stall selling festival lights and Ramadan lanterns at Sayida Zienab district market during the first day of Ramadan in old Cairo, Egypt, on Monday.– UNI 70-yr-old priest hacked to death in Bangladesh DHAKA, June 7: A 70- ern Jhinaigah district’s Nol- the incident. year-old Hindu priest was to- danga village, Assistant SP Meanwhile, IS claimed reday hacked to death in Bang- Gopinath Kanjilal said. sponsibility for the killing. ladesh by three suspected Is“He was an old ordinary man The terror group said it “aslamic State jihadists who near- who was known little beyond sassinated” the priest while ly severed his head, the sec- the neighbourhood and we he was going for prayers, the ond priest from SITE monitoring the community IS CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY group quoted the to be killed this terror group’s year in the Muslim-majority found no clue as well that he Amaq news agency. nation which has seen a string had enmity with anyone... The Ganguly, who was a priest of brutal attacks by Islamists circumstances led us to point at the Noldanga temple in Saon minorities and secular ac- our figure to militants as we dar Upazila, was on his way launched the investigation ini- to the temple riding a bicytivists. Ananda Gopal Ganguly was tially,” Jhinaidah’s police chief cle to offer prayers when the attacked at around 9.30 am by Altaf Hossain said. Police said unidentified assailants struck. three bike-borne men who they have recovered the body They first shot him and then slit his throat with sharp- and sent it for an autopsy. An hacked him to death to make edged weapons in the west- investigation was launched into sure that he was dead. –PTI nessing a deficit in mutual trust.” The exercises come a month ahead of a NATO summit in Warsaw set to seal its largest revamp since the Cold War by deploying more troop rotations to eastern European members spooked by Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine. Moscow fiercely opposes the NATO moves, billed by the USled alliance as part of its “deterrence and dialogue” strategy. Anaconda, the latest in a string of NATO manoeuvres in the region, involves 31,000 soldiers from 24 states, including 14,000 from the US, 12,000 Poles and 1,000 from Britain, as well from former Soviet “Partnership for Peace” states like Ukraine. Polish Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz said yesterday that NATO was “checking the alliance’s ability to defend its eastern flank”. The exercises are NATO’S biggest since the Trident drills last year involving 36,000 troops in Italy, Spain and Portugal. NATO has nevertheless sought to reassure Moscow, with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg insisting last week: “the Cold War is history and we want it to stay that way.” – AFP Researchers listen to ‘songs’ from old stars LONDON, June 7: Scientists have captured the sounds of some of the oldest stars in the Milky Way that will help to determine their the mass and age and may unveil the very early history of our galaxy. The researchers from the University of Birmingham in the UK reported the detection of resonant acoustic oscillations of stars in ‘M4’, one of the oldest known clusters of stars in the galaxy, some 13 billion years old. Using data from the NASA Kepler mission, the team has studied the resonant oscillations of stars using a technique called asteroseismology. These oscillations lead to miniscule changes or pulses in brightness, and are caused by sound trapped inside the stars. By measuring the tones in this ‘stellar music’, it is possible to determine the mass and age of individual stars. The discovery opens the door to using asteroseismology to study the very early history of our galaxy. “We were thrilled to be able to listen to some of the stellar relics of the early universe,” said Andrea Miglio, from the University of Birmingham, who led the study. “The stars we have studied really are living fossils from the time of the formation of our galaxy, and we now hope be able to unlock the secrets of how spiral galaxies, like our own, formed and evolved,” said Miglio. “The age scale of stars has so far been restricted to relatively young stars, limiting our ability to probe the early history of our galaxy,” said Guy Davies, from the University of Birmingham. “In this research we have been able to prove that asteroseismology can give precise and accurate ages for the oldest stars in the galaxy,” Davies said. “Just as archaeologists can reveal the past by excavating the Earth, so we can use sound inside the stars to perform galactic archaeology,” said Bill Chaplin, professor at the University of Birmingham. – PTI Indian-origin UK minister in sexism row LONDON, June 7: Britain’s senior-most Indian-origin minister, Priti Patel, was today at the centre of a sexism row in relation to her stand in favour of the country’s exit from the European Union (EU). The UK’s employment minister and British Prime Minister David Cameron’s Indian Diaspora Champion has been a very vocal supporter of Brexit in the June 23 referendum, leading to a disparaging remark about her name by a trade union chief in favour of remaining within the economic bloc. “Priti Patel, surely a contradiction in her name,” said Tim Roache, head of the GMB union, implying that Patel’s stand was not “pretty”. Reacting to criticism of being sexist by MPs, members of the public on social media and the official “Britain Stronger in Europe” camp distancing itself from his remarks as having “no place in this campaign”, he added: “Not sexist in the slightest. Listen to the context. What she says and thinks of workers and rights is not pretty.” With just 15 days to go for the crucial vote, both camps are on overdrive to win over those sitting on the fence over which way to vote. Cameron today called an emergency press conference in London to counter myths he said have been put about by the Vote Leave campaign. The Prime Minister said he was concerned at seeing the misleading statements on the news the night before. – PTI Scientists unlock DNA replication mystery LONDON, June 7: Scientists have unlocked a crucial part of the mystery as to how our DNA can replicate and repair itself, something which is essential for all life forms. The new research, conducted by leading scientists at the University of Sheffield in the UK, has revealed how branched DNA molecules are removed from the iconic double-helical structure, a process which scientists have been looking to unlock for over 20 years. “Branched DNA features in several episodes of the X-Files as Agent Scully suspects aliens inserted it in her blood,” Jon Sayers, Professor of Functional Genomics at the University of Sheffield and lead author of the study said. “In reality, far from being of alien origin, branched DNA is formed every day in our bodies. It happens every time our cells divide. These branches are essential intermediates formed during the process of copying our DNA,” Sayers said. Pranab Mukherjee’s visit last month and was subsequently shown by another state-run Chinese television channel as well, officials here said. The documentary containing vivid details of planning and execution of the Mumbai attacks by LeT militants caught Indian officials here by surprise as Chinese state media shows extreme care and caution in airing negative news about the all-weather ally Pakistan. – PTI INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT, CATERING TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED NUTRITION, GUWAHATI NATO launches massive war games in Poland TORUN (Poland), June 7: Thousands of NATO troops hit the ground in Poland in a massive show of force today as the alliance launched its biggest war games in eastern Europe since the Cold War. The 10-day ‘Anaconda’ manoeuvres are intended to shore up regional security in the face of the West’s standoff with an increasingly assertive Russia. But the Kremlin reacted angrily. “The exercises... do not contribute to an atmosphere of trust and security,” said President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov. “Unfortunately we are still wit- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 The interdisciplinary team from the University’s Departments of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Disease, and Molecular Biology and Biotechnology captured never-before-seen snapshots of the molecular events in incredible detail. They show how Flap EndoNuclease enzymes (FENs) trim branched DNA molecules after cells have divided. The scientists found the FEN threads the free end of the branch through a hole in the enzyme before sliding along to the trunk where it acts like a pair of molecular secateurs, trimming the branch and restoring the iconic double-helix. The team made the discovery using the Diamond Light Source – the UK’s synchrotron which works like a giant microscope harnessing the power of electrons to produce bright X-ray light which scientists can use to study anything from fossils and jet engines to viruses and vaccines. Professor Sayers said, “The FENs analysed in the study are very similar to those used in diagnostic tests for genetic diseases, bacteria and viruses. Understanding how they work will help to engineer better and more reliable tests and tools for laboratory research and hospital diagnostics labs”. “Because DNA replication is essen- tial for all life forms, understanding how it works at a molecular level provides insight into one of the most basic cellular processes common to all life. The enzymes that carry out this process are sometimes involved in cancer. They have been linked to tumour progression and mutation, so this discovery could pave the way for better diagnostics or new drugs. Results of the pioneering study were published yesterday in Nature Structural and Molecular Biology. “We can now see the details of how cells have evolved to tidy up after themselves as they copy their DNA, which reduces their risk of harmful mutations. This sort of information is fundamental in helping us understand and maybe treat those cells where occasionally things do go wrong,” John Rafferty of the University of Sheffield’s Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and author on the study said. – PTI The Admission for all Government approved Hotel Management courses for the session 2016-17 is going on in IHM, Guwahati. Courses are: Sl. Name of the Course Duration Qualification Max. Age as on No. 01.07.2016 1 B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel 3 yr. 12th / 10+2 Pass 22 (GEN/OBC) Administration 25 (SC/ST) 2 Craftsmanship Course in Food 1½ yr. Passed 10th class 25 (GEN/OBC) Production & Patisserie 28 (SC/ST) 3 Post Graduate Diploma in 1½ yr. Graduate in 25 (GEN/OBC) Accommodation Operation & any stream 28 (SC/ST) Management 4 Craftsmanship Certificate Course in 6 months Passed 10th class 25 (GEN/OBC) Food & Beverage Service 28 (SC/ST) All Directorate of State Tourism (under NEC) have notified Admission Notification for 3 Yr. B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration for state quota. Hence interested candidates may contact to the respective state Tourism Department immediately. Also they may contact in IHM, Guwahati. For details please see Assam Tribune dtd.27.05.2016 & 28.05.2016. Principal Institute of Hotel Management, Guwahati E-mail:ihmctanghy@gmail.com; principal@ihmctanghy.org.in Website: ihmctanghy.org.in Janasanyog/234/16 ASSAM STATE ELECTION COMMISSION HOUSEFED COMPLEX, DISPUR, GUWAHATI - 781006. Ph. No. 0361-2263210/ 2264920 (tele-fax) 2220240 e-mail: secassam@gmail.com Notification No. SEC.45/2015/134: In partial amendment of notification No. SEC. 45/2015/119 dt. 24.05.2016, the names of Returning Officer(RO) and Asstt. Returning Officer(ARO) against respective Constituencies along with reservation status of Thengal Kachari Autonomous Council (TKAC) are notified as below. The reservation of Women and Scheduled Tribe etc in respect of the TKAC has been as communicated by the Govt. vide their letter No. TAD/BC/468/2015/30 dt. 03.06.2016. Name of Name of Returning Asstt. Returning Name of Constituency District/ District Officer Officer SubElection Divisions Officer 1 2 3 4 5 SDO(C), SDO (C) Sri Udayan Borthakur, l.Nagabat(ST) Titabor Titabor A.E.E. P. W. D (R. R), Titabar Sri Nirupam 2, Borholla (General) Borthakur, A.E.E. P.W.D.(R.R), Nakachari Sri Dilip Kakoty, 3. Madhapur (ST) A.E.E. P.H.E. Titabar Sri Sasadhar 4. Phulbari (ST) Deka, A.E.E. Sri Prafulla Ram 5. Dihingia ST Das, B.E.E.O. Titabar Titabar Sri Abhijit Gogoi, 6. Titabor (ST) (Civil) ACS, Asst. (Women) Sub-Divn. Commissioner & E.M, Titabar Smti. Tarali Das, 7. Samoguri (ST) ACS, Circle Officer, Mariani Sri Raktim 8. Baruajan (ST) Buragohain, ACS, Asst. Commissioner & E.M., Titabar Sri Rana Ingti, 9. Jalukonibari (ST) Labour Inspector, Titabar Smti Nandita 10. Tamulbari (ST) Baruah, ACS, Circle Officer (A), Titabar Dhansiri SDO(C) SDO(C) Sri Amar Jyoti 12. Gelabil (ST Women) (Civil) Dhansiri Dhansiri Barman, ACS, Sub-Divn. Election Officer, Dhansiri, Sarupathar Addl. 11. Thengal Kamar Deputy CO, Morongi Rev. Gaon (ST) Commissioner-I Circle Golaghat DC, Addl. CO, Golaghat 13. Kachomari (ST) (Sadar) Golaghat Deputy Rev. Circle Commissioner-II Asstt. Asstt. 14. Chawdang Pathar Commissioner Commissioner (ST Women) Asstt. Asstt. 15. Chawdang Pathar Commissioner Commissioner Doyang (ST) Circle 1. BDO, 16. Bangalmora Officer, Karunabari (Pub Dikrong) (ST) Bihpuria 2. Asstt. Executive Rev. Circle Engineer, Irrigation, Bihpuria Circle 1. Asstt. 17. Pavo (Laluk) (ST) Officer, Commissioner, Nowboicha Lakhimpur(II) Rev. Circle 2. Extention Officer (Fishery) Lakhimpur DC, Nowboicha Dev. (Sadar) Lakhimpur Block Circle 1. BDO, 18. Lakhimpur East(ST) Officer, Dhakuakhana Kadam 2. ADO, Rev. Circle Lakhimpur Dev. Block Circle 1. ARCS, 19. Bihpuria South (ST) Officer, Lakhimpur. Bihpuria 2. Asstt. Planning Rev. Circle Officer(II), DC’s Office, Lakhimpur Circle 1.Asstt. 20. Jakaipeluwa Officer, Commissioner, Harmoti (ST) Nowboicha Lakhimpur(I) Lakhimpur Rev. Circle 2. Planning (Sadar) Officer, O/o Inspector of Schools, LDC, Lakhimpur Dhemaji DC, ADC, CO, Dhemaji 21. Rupohigor Pora (ST) (Sadar) Dhemaji Dhemaji DC, Sri Sazzad 1. Election Officer, 22. Merbil Naharkotia Dibrugarh Dibrugarh Alam, ACS, Dibrugarh. (ST) (Sadar) ADC, 2. CO, Tengakhat Dibrugarh Rev. Circle. Sd/- H.N. Bora, IAS (Retd.) State Election Commissioner, Assam Janasanyog/1002/16 Dispur, Guwahati-6 SPORTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI 15 Argentina sans Messi down Chile Panama win on Copa SANTA CLARA (United States), June 7: Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to launch their Copa America Centenario campaign with a 2-1 defeat of defending champions Chile here on Monday. Goals from Angel Di Maria and Ever Banega secured a deserved three points for Argentina, who exacted sweet revenge for their defeat to the Chileans in last year’s Copa America final. Chile substitute Jose Fuenzalida scored an injury time consolation for the holders. The Argentines will now be firm favorites to progress to the quarterfinals as Group D winners with games against Panama and Bolivia to come. Injured Argentina captain Messi watched from the substitutes’ bench at Levi’s Stadium after failing to recover in time from a sore back suffered in a friendly win over Honduras last month. But the Barcelona superstar’s absence was barely noticeable, with Nicolas Gaitan slotting into Argentina’s attack and making an instant impression, hitting the Argentina’s Angel Di Maria (R) controls the ball during their Copa America Centenario match against Chile in Santa Clara on Monday. woodwork with a header after only two minutes. That missed chance set the tone for the early exchanges of an entertaining first half which saw Argentina create the lion’s share of opportunities without managing to find a breakthrough goal. Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo was the next to test Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, his mark on the contest, crashing into the back of Gaitan with an ugly challenge to earn a yellow card from Uruguayan referee Daniel Fedorczuk. Chile, fielding the core of their victorious Copa America side, gradually grew into the game. But it was Argentina who continued to look the more threatening and they might have taken the lead on America football debut ORLANDO (Florida), June 7: Panama striker Blas Perez scored twice in their 2-1 win against Bolivia in a Group D match of the Copa America Centenario football tournament. It was Panama’s first-ever Copa America match, played here on Monday. Panama looked to secure the three points after leading 1-0 into the second half, but Bolivia tied the game in the 54th minute. Juan Carlos Arce drove in a low shot to score for Bolivia. It was Arce’s third goal in his last four games for his country. Just when it seemed a draw was certain, Perez took a cross from Abdiel Arroyo and slotted home the game-winner in the 87th minute. Panama had more chances to score than Bolivia. Panama’s Luis Tejada missed a chance to give his team the lead when his shot from close range went over the goal in the 85th minute. Panama took a 1-0 lead into halftime after Perez put in a sliding kick off a pass from midfielder Alberto Quintero in the 11th minute. With the victory, Panama be- came just the fourth team in Copa America’s history to win on debut at the tournament and first since Paraguay in 1921. Group D action continues Friday when Panama faces Argentina in Chicago and Bolivia meets Chile in Foxborough. – IANS TODAY MATCHES At 5.30 AM United States vs Costa Rica At 8 AM Colombia vs Paraguay Panama striker Perez being congratulated by teammates in Orlando after scoring his country’s first Copa America goal on Monday. AIFF launches global Serena tops Sharapova as world’s Spain prosecutors seek scouting programme highest paid sportswoman Neymar corruption trial Messi could return for second game, says Martino SANTA CLARA, (USA), June 7: Argentina coach Gerardo Martino expects Lionel Messi to be fit for his team’s second Copa America Centenario fixture this week – even if he is satisfied that the twotime world champions are adjusting to life without their injured superstar. Martino was a happy man after watching the Argentines open their Group D campaign with a convincing 2-1 win on Monday over reigning Copa America champions Chile, a result that should ease their passage into the quarterfinals. Goals from man-of-the-match Angel Di Maria and Ever Banega secured the points for Argentina, who left the injured Messi on the substitutes bench at Levi’s Stadium as he recuperates from an injured back. Martino revealed the 28year-old FIFA World Player of the Year could be fit to return for Argentina’s second group game against Panama at Chicago’s Soldier Field on Friday. “He has continued working here, he’s kicking the ball better now,” Martino said. “We expect in four days he’ll be in a condition to play. So we’re thinking we will be in a better position by then.” Although Messi’s replacement, Benfica’s Nicolas Gaitan, performed well on the right side of Argentina’s front three, Martino is not discounting the importance of their absent talisman. “We’re always a better team when Messi is in the team,” Martino said. “Our chances of winning the Copa are always going to be higher when he’s playing.” Argentina struggled in their first three 2018 World Cup qualifying matches last year when Messi was absent with a knee injury, posting a loss and two draws. – AFP unleashing a dipping shot from 20 yards which the Barcelona stopper comfortably saved in the 17th minute. In midfield meanwhile a fascinating battle for supremacy was unfolding between Argentina’s rugged enforcer Javier Mascherano and Chile’s combative Bayern Munich star Arturo Vidal. Vidal did not wait long to make 22 minutes after a lightning fast counter-attack. Di Maria and Banega combined delightfully down the left flank before the ball was transferred to Napoli’s Gonzalo Higuain whose attempt on goal was deflected wide for a corner. From the ensuing setpiece Rojo directed a header just wide of Bravo’s post as another chance went begging. Chile came closest to breaking the deadlock in the 30th minute, when Alexis Sanchez burst onto a layoff from Vidal to go in on goal. The Arsenal forward picked his spot and shot low but Argentine keeper Sergio Romero was equal to the challenge, saving brilliantly to deny Chile an opener. The second of two Chilean first half bookings arrived in the 44th minute, Gaitan again on the receiving of a rough tackle, this time from Mauricio Isla. – AFP NEW DELHI, June 7: In an effort to scout players for the U-16 national team presently preparing for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, the All India Football Federation in collaboration with Sports Authority of India has launched a global scouting programme. The programme, named the SAI–AIFF Overseas Scouting Project (OSP), will kick off with on-field trials in Dubai on June 10-11 for 2000 & 2001 born boys residing in the UAE and nearby states/countries. The programme, which targets boys currently holding solely Indian passports has been conceived by ex-India captain and AIFF Director of Scouting Abhishek Yadav and will move to other countries in the coming months. The U-17 World Cup is scheduled to be held in India during September-October 2017. An online video management platform will be launched after the Dubai trials for eligible players residing outside India to submit their playing videos. The scouting team will watch these videos and shortlisted players would be invited for a round of on-field trials in their country of residence or to a country in that region. Yadav will conduct these trials along with his scouting team with Indian U-17 head coach Nicolai Adam having another close look at the selected players before drafting them into the final World Cup squad. Hailing the concept, AIFF president Praful Patel said it’s “essential that everyone gets a fair chance”. – PTI LOS ANGELES, June 7: Two days after her stunning loss to Garbine Muguruza in the French Open final, Serena Williams scored a different win on Monday, when Forbes Magazine reported she has overtaken Maria Sharapova as the world’s highest-paid sportswoman. Williams earned USD 28.9 million over the past 12 months, the financial magazine reported in an article posted on its website. Russian tennis star Sharapova had held the title for the past 11 years. Williams, 34, has dominated her sport for more than a decade. She won her second Grand Slam in 2002 before going on to win 19 more since then. After falling at Roland Garros on Saturday, she vowed to keep trying to equal Steffi Graf’s Open-era record of 22 Grand Pele memorabilia auction kicks off LONDON, June 7: The three-day sale of more than 2,000 items from world football icon Pele’s personal memorabilia kicked off on Tuesday, with shirts, souvenirs and medals all going under the hammer. The Brazil legend’s collection of items from his extraordinary career, being sold in London by Los Angeles-based Julien’s Auctions, is expected to fetch some £3 million ($4.4 million, 3.8 million euros). The 75-year-old is the only player to have won the World Cup three times and the standout item is a replica awarded to him of the Jules Rimet winners’ trophy, which is estimated to fetch up to £410,000. His World Cup winners’ medals from 1958, 1962 and 1970 are expected to net up to £140,000 each. The sale began Tuesday with a yellow 2015 Brazil national football team jersey presented to Pele, bearing his name and the number 10 on the back. It sold for £725, surpassing its estimate of £280 to £420. Other early items sold included a “Pele 2015 best in the world wood plaque” (£1,225), a “Pele 2014 Brazilian Football Confederation 100th anniversary medal” (£425) and a “50 years of the first Intercontinental Cup title plaque” (£225). One of the highlights coming up is the ball with which Pele scored the 1,000th goal of his career, which auctioneers say could sell for up to £42,000. A host of more offbeat items are also up for grabs, including the boots the star wore in the 1981 film “Escape To Victory”, his old passports and a lurid sombrero hat. Those with less deep pockets can even snap up his credential for entry to the 2012 London Olympics for up to £490, or a ceramic beer mug bearing his name for up to £560. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will go to help Pequeno Principe, the largest children’s hospital in Brazil, which Pele said was close to his heart. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pele is held by many as being the greatest footballer in history. He scored 1,281 goals in 1,363 matches, appeared 91 times for Brazil between 1957 and 1971 and played his club football for Brazil’s FC Santos as well as the New York Cosmos. – AFP Serena Sharapova Slam titles. Williams’s career prize money of USD 77.6 million amounts to more than twice as much as any other sportswoman’s. However, Sharapova dominated in endorsement profits before companies including Nike, American Express, Porsche and TAG Heuer distanced themselves after she tested positive for the recent- India to host jr hockey WC LUCKNOW, June 7: The city of Lucknow will host the junior men’s hockey World Cup from December 8 to 18, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced today. The event will feature 16 teams – defending champions Germany, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Egypt, England, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan and Spain. “The Hockey Junior World Cup, aside from being one of international hockey’s showcase events, is also a competition that shows the future of our sport. It highlights the best of the best in the years to come. And for such an event, there is no better host than the cradle of Indian hockey,” Hockey India president Narinder Batra said. – PTI ly banned drug meldonium earlier this year. Sharapova earned USD 21.9 million over the past 12 months, down almost USD 8 million from the previous year, Forbes said. American mixed martial arts star Ronda Rousey was third on the list with USD 14 million, just ahead of NASCAR stock car driver Danica Patrick, who earned USD 13.9 million. – AFP duced a state of emergency in the wake of last year’s jihadist attacks in Paris, allowing police to raid homes and place people under house arrest with minimal oversight. But the challenge of monitoring those who have returned from Syria and Iraq, or who have snuck into Europe using false passports or with the influx of refugees, has overwhelmed the continent’s security services. “What really worries us above all is the guys who are already here in Europe – guys that are already in Germany for example, that we haven’t seen arrive, that the Germans haven’t found, who have stayed quiet and waited,” said the official. “We have re-established some borders, but we shouldn’t dream – borders cannot be controlled.” A recent incident thousands of kilometres away has further darkened the mood. On May 13, in a town north of Baghdad, militants attacked a cafe where Real Madrid supporters regularly meet, killing 16 people with automatic weapons and grenades. “It’s like a postcard sent to Euro 2016 – a direct message,” said the counter-terrorism official. “It was maybe to scare us, in which case it was successful.” And tensions were raised further on Monday, when Ukraine’s security services said they had arrested a suspected far-right extremist French- man with an arsenal of weapons and explosives who was allegedly planning “15 terrorist strikes” before and during the tournament. “We know that Daesh is planning new attacks and France is clearly targeted,” said the head of France’s DGSI domestic intelligence agency, Patrick Calvar, during a recent parliamentary session, using an Arabic acronym for the Islamic State group (IS). Last week, the US State Department laid out its own concerns in black and white. “Euro Cup stadiums, fan zones, and unaffiliated entertainment venues broadcasting the tournaments in France and across Europe represent potential targets for terrorists,” it said in a statement. France has mobilised a huge security detail of 90,000 police and security guards to protect the 10 venues host- celona launched an internal complaint, leading eventually to the resignation of Rossell. The transfer deal was originally valued at 57.1 million euros ($64.9 million) by Barca, 40 million of which was paid to the N&N company owned by the player’s father. Santos – where Neymar started his career – received 17.1 million, 6.8 million euros of which went to DIS. However, Spanish judicial authorities have estimated the number of simultaneous deals in the transfer amounted to at least 83.3 million euros – with the difference allegedly going to Neymar and his family, and Santos. The Brazilian football star and his father have in the past defended themselves in the media. – AFP Ali’s family didn’t consider donating brain LOUISVILLE, June 7: Muhammad Ali and his family never seriously considered donating the boxing great’s brain for research, according to the doctor who treated him. “Not really,” was Dr Abe Lieberman’s answer when he was asked Monday if submitting the brain for research was discussed. Lieberman said he didn’t think boxing contributed to Ali’s contraction of Parkinson’s disease but he couldn’t be “a hundred percent” certain. The doctor spoke at a news conference at the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix. Lieberman was among those who diagnosed Ali in 1984. The doctor said he be- France fearful of ‘soft target’ Euro 2016 attack PARIS, June 7: Despite putting unprecedented security measures in place for Euro 2016, France remains deeply concerned over the jihadists’ ability to strike a soft target. Millions of foreign visitors and the world’s press are set to descend on the country for a month of sporting action from Friday – creating endless nightmares for its overstretched security services. “From the point of view of preparation, we have done as much as possible. Everyone has been mobilised: police, paramilitaries, many soldiers,” a senior counter-terrorism official told AFP, on condition of anonymity. But, he said, “to be totally honest, I’m worried.” President Francois Hollande acknowledged the threat on Sunday, though he tried to put a brave face on it. “This threat will last for a long time, unfortunately, so we must do everything to ensure that the Euro 2016 is a success,” he told France Inter radio. Hollande’s government intro- MADRID, June 7: Spanish prosecutors want Brazilian star Neymar tried over fraud allegedly committed during his 2013 transfer to FC Barcelona, a judicial source said today. Prosecutors from Spain’s top criminal court accuse the striker, his father, Barca’s expresident Sandro Rosell and the club itself of concealing the cost of the multi-million-euro transfer from Brazilian investment fund DIS. DIS held 40 percent of the 24-year-old’s sporting rights when he played at Brazil’s Santos club and has claimed it was cheated of its real share of the transfer due to parallel contracts that Barcelona and Santos allegedly used to hide the total cost. The case first came to light after fans and members of Bar- ing matches around the country. Some of the 10,000 soldiers deployed around France since last year’s deadly jihadist attacks in Paris will also be used to secure the matches. “Our objective is for the Euro to be a big festive gathering, but we owe the French the truth. One hundred percent precaution does not mean a zero percent risk,” Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said recently. While fan zones and stadiums will be under heavy guard and surveillance, a bigger risk may exist in adjoining areas. The attacks on November 13 in Paris that killed 130 people demonstrated that hitting random “soft targets” such as bars and restaurants was just as effective in generating fear. “Nothing is simpler than organising an attack. You protect 1,000 targets, so it’s the 1,001st target that will be hit,” said Pascal Boniface, head of the Institute for International and Strategic Relations in Paris. – AFP lieves Ali had the disease earlier, when he fought Larry Holmes in 1980. Ali thought the Holmes fight did serious damage. In an interview, Ali said that if he had known “Holmes was going to whip me and damage my brain, I would not have fought him. But losing to Holmes and being sick are not important in God’s world.” Asked Monday if Ali blamed boxing for the disease, Lieberman said the fighter didn’t think that way. He said Ali never regretted his boxing career and, as a devout Muslim, believed it was God’s will that he experience the illness and help others to combat it. The day before his star-studded funeral, members of Muhammad Ali’s Islamic faith will get their chance to say a traditional goodbye to the Champ. Bob Gunnell, a spokesman for Ali’s family, announced Monday that a Jenazah, a traditional Muslim funeral service, will be held at Freedom Hall at noon Thursday. It will be open to all. They chose the venue both because it seats 18,000 and because it holds historical significance for the hometown hero. Ali fought, and won, his first professional fight there in 1960. Gunnell said Ali, who converted to the Islamic faith in the 1960s, started planning his own funeral nearly a decade ago. Gunnell said he wanted his services “to reflect his life and how he lived” with a heart open to people of all colors and creeds. – AP SU DO KU Solution of last problem Originating from Japan, ‘su do ku’ is a mind game and a puzzle that can be solved with proper reasoning and logic. Fill the grid with digits in such a manner that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box accommodates the digits 1 to 9 without repeating any. SPORTS India annihilate Laos in AFC Asian Cup Play-off 16 THE ASSAM TRIBUNE, GUWAHATI SPORTS REPORTER GUWAHATI, June 7: A spirited Indian team came from behind to snatch a 6-1 victory against Laos at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Sarusajai here today to ensure their progress into the next qualifying round of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Having already won 1-0 in their away leg at Vientiane, the home side was ruthless after having conceded an early goal. It didn’t take much long for the visitors to take the lead as Khonesavanh Sihavong found the back of the net with ease in the 16th minute. Sitthideth Khantavong making his way through the left flank opted for a pass to skipper Khampheng Sayavutthi whose flick found Sihavong who ensured that his side secures the all important 1-1 aggregate. India desperately in search of an equaliser appealed for a penalty but was turned down in the 21st minute by referee Jansen Foo. Sunil Chhetri was tackled to the ground by Thenthong Phonsettha just inside the box. Khampeng Sayavutthi decided to have a go on the target from around 25 yards but could only manage to the find safe hands of Indian custodian Gurpreet Singh Sandhu in the 27th minute. India finally drew parity in the 43rd minute with Jeje Lalpekhlua making absolutely no mistake in slotting it into the bottom corner of the net. Having found the ball off a Jackichand Singh’s cross, Jeje did what he is known for doing the best. Riding high on confidence after the equaliser, it was Sumeet Passi who put his side up in front for the first time in the match with a goal in the additional minutes of the first half. Jackichand Singh changing his position before providing a cross in across the face of goal was well utilised by Passi who was left unmarked. Coming into the second half, India dominated the proceedings right from the start. To make things even worse for the visitors it was defender Sandesh Jhingan who ensured the third goal in the 48th minute. Jeje made no mistake in securing his brace by finding the right corner of the net with a grounded shot in the 74th minute. It was Mohammed Rafique who went on to score on debut through a deflection after Sunil Chhetri lobbed one over the marker in the 83rd minute. Fulganco Cardozo taking full advantage Indian striker Jeje Lalpekhlua cruises through the Laos defenders during the of the opportunity after receiving a cross AFC Cup Play-off qualifying match at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, from Jackichand Singh, scored the sixth goal with a fine header in the 87th minute. Guwahati on Tuesday.–AT Photo NEUFC confirms signing of Brazilian midfielder GUWAHATI, June 7: The NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) have confirmed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Manoel Morais Amorim for the third season of the Hero Indian Super League. The 31-year-old Amorim, who plied his trade with CBR Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian Serie A during the latter part of the last decade, has also turned out for famous clubs such as Corinthians, Atlético Paranaense and Atletico Mineiro in Brazil. His form also earned him a call-up to the Brazil National team in 2006. While playing for Corinthians, Amorim also helped them to regain promotion to the top division from Campeonato Brasileiro Serie ‘B’ in 2008. Defined by pace, tactical awareness and an eye for goal, Morais shall be looking to make an impact and aid NEUFC in it’s bid to qualify for the playoffs this season. NEUFC head coach, Sergio Farias, explained why Morais was a key signing for the Highlanders, “As I have stated earlier that I am on the lookout for players who can seamlessly fit into the philosophy that we are trying to instill at the Club. Morais is a twofooted player with experience, technical ability and a knack of scoring. I hope that he will perform well for us.” Stated a release Gurunanak beat Gurukul, Noonmati PS win SPORTS REPORTER GUWAHATI, June 7: Gurunanak High School drubbed Gurukul Grammar Senior Secondary School by 37 runs while Noonmati Public School earned a thumping 97-run victory against Dantin Academy in the group league matches of the Dhan Sena Sinha memorial inter school cricket tournament at the Latasil playground here today. In reply to Gurunanak’s 132 for eight in 15 overs, Gurukul were all out for 95 in the first match. In the second encounter Noonmati PS piled up 130 for three in 15 overs and bundled out the opponent for 33. Brief scores: Gurunanak 132/8 (Taufik Alam 64, Parvez Musharaf 23, Dhritiman Deka 2/17, Bishal Das 2/26, Gyandeep Chakraborty 2/25). Gurukul 95 (Nayan Haloi 19, Nitul Das 18, Taufik Alam 3/14, Jitu Ali 2/20, Sameer Dewara 2/18). NPS 130/3 (Munna Das 51, Sashi Sharma 35, Hirok Baruah not out 17, Vikram Yadav 2/1). Dantin 33 (Sachin Sharma 14, Sahil Ahmed 3/11, Gaurav Sangmai 3/1, Ashwani Gupta 2/3). Today’s matches: Assam Jatiya Vidyalaya vs Natun Fatasil; DPS vs Happy Montessori. BCCI officials visit Barsapara stadium SPORTS REPORTER GUWAHATI, June 7: A two-member delegation of BCCI consisting of Prakash Dixit, president, Vidarbha Cricket Association and Ravinder Manchanda treasurer, Delhi and District Cricket Association visited the Assam Cricket Association’s stadium at Barsapara here today. The officials inspected the stadium thoroughly and took stock of the progress. After inspecting the stadium the BCCI officials had discussions with a group of ACA members. They expressed their satisfaction on stadium works. ACA umpires pass BCCI exam SPORTS REPORTER GUWAHATI, June 7: Three umpires of the Assam Cricket Association – Lalit Pradhan of Lakhimpur (93 marks), Shanku Ghosh of Jorhat (89 marks) and Alakesh Sarma of Mangaldoi (81 marks) have qualified as Level- 1 umpire after passing the BCCI examination. Altogether 20 umpires of ACA panel appeared the BCCI examination after attending the four-day seminar held here from May 25 to 28. Printed and published by Ganesh Ch. Das on behalf of Assam Tribune Pvt. Ltd. at the Tribune Press, Tribune Buildings, P.O.- Assam Tribune, M.R.D. Road, Chandmari, Guwahati-781003. Tel. 0361-2660102 (EPABX), 0361-2661360, 0361-2668807 (News Desk), FAX 0361-2666396. E-mail: advt@assamtribune.com; news@assamtribune.com; atribunenews@gmail.com. Editor: Prafulla Govinda Baruah Keeping fingers crossed for a wildcard entry to Rio: Mary BENGALURU, June 7: Star Indian woman boxer MC Mary Kom today said she was keeping her fingers crossed for a wildcard entry into the upcoming Rio Olympics. Mary Kom could not make the cut through qualifiers but the star boxer’s Olympic dream is not quite over as India has decided to seek a wildcard entry for her in the Rio Games, scheduled from August 5. “I am having my fingers crossed and hoping for the best. It will be known by this month end,” she told reporters at the sidelines of a function to announce CP Foods foray into the packaged food business in Indian market here. Mary Kom (51kg) had missed out on qualifying for the Rio Games after bowing out in the second round of last month’s World Championships – the second and final qualifying event for women for the Olympics. The London Olympics bronze medallist was required to make at least the semifinals to be assured of an Olympic berth in the mega-event in Astana, Kazakhstan. “The Indian Olympic Association and ad-hoc committee (of boxing) are trying their best to get me a wild card. If I get it, I will be very happy. It is not in my hands. It is a fifty-fifty chance,” the 33-year-old boxer said. Mary Kom said she was still doing her workouts earnestly and keeping herself in good stead. “I am still doing my workouts earnestly, and still have high hopes. I am keeping up my physical fitness,” she said. Asked what went wrong in the qualifying round of the World Championship, she said it was a tough and a close match. “I gave my best, but still lost. It was a very tough match and a close fight,” she said. Meanwhile, speaking about late Muhammad Ali, who passed away in the USA after a 32-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, the five-time World champion said she was inspired by the legendary boxer to take up boxing as a career. “Like other boxers, I was also inspired by Muhammad Ali when I donned the gloves and opted boxing as my career. He is my hero and he will always remain so. All boxers and athletes miss him and it is a big loss to the world of sports,” said Mary Kom. – PTI Lessons learnt from Virat, AB in IPL helping me: Rahul MUMBAI, June 7: Young India batsman Lokesh Rahul today said the lessons he learnt from the likes of Virat Kohli and A B de Villiers in IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore have made him a better cricketer and he would look to “express” himself in the Zimbabwe tour beginning Saturday. “I spent time with Virat (Kohli) and A B (de Villiers) and asked them questions about what they thought I should do to improve my cricket and be successful in shortest format. Their ideas and feedback did help me in improving my batting,” he told reporters at the open media session before the Indian team’s departure to Zimbabwe. 24-year-old Rahul was one of the Indians who did well in the IPL this season. India are to play three ODIs and three T20 Internationals in Zimbabwe from June 11-22. He said he would to look to keep it simple and stick to basics in Zimbabwe. “I did not have time to prepare for this IPL because I was coming back from an injury. It’s very important to keep things simple and stick to the basics. I will go out there and perform to my strengths, play cricketing shots. “Wherever we play, the batsmen have bigger responsibility in ODI and T20 formats, to set up big targets and give that cushion to bowlers. We have been in good form off late in the IPL and in the last couple of years in Ranji Trophy and first class cricket. We are looking out to express ourselves. We are looking out to go out there and have fun,” he added. – PTI WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016