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Restrictions, shutdowns mar lives across Kashmir Valley

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Srinagar: Authorities continued restrictions in North Kashmir’s Handwara town and parts of Srinagar city on Thursday to maintain law and order.

“Restrictions will continue to remain in fore in areas falling under the jurisdiction of six police stations in Srinagar and Handwara town in Kupwara district,” a senior police officer told IANS.

“In Srinagar city, the areas where restrictions were imposed fall under Rainawari, Khanyar, Nowhatta, M.R.Ganj, Safa Kadal and Maisama.”

“In addition, we have also made adequate arrangements in other places like Pulwana, Bramulla, Sopore and Kupwara towns to ensure that miscreants are prevented from creating any law and order problems,” the officer added.

Separatist leaders including Syed Ali Gilani, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik, have appealed to people people to observe a protest shutdown against the killing of four civilians over two days — Tuesday and Wednesday — during clashes between stone pelting mobs and security forces in Drugmulla, Kupwara district.

They have also called for post-prayer protests on Friday.

Areas where restrictions have not been imposed, shops, public transport, other businesses, also remain shut.

Earlier in the day, mobile and internet services were suspended in Kashmir. Initially the suspension was only in north Kashmir, but now it is all across the Valley.

The four civilians were killed as a result of a rumour that was spread in Hanwana town on Tuesday that a school girl was allegedly molested by an army soldier.

However, the girl denied the allegations via a video clip that went viral on social media.

An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) has been suspended for allegedly firing at the protesters.

Lt General D.S.Hooda, GOC-NC, Udhampur headquarters, Northern Command, visited Handwana on Wednesday and assured completion of a time-bound inquiry to ascertain facts regarding the incident on Tuesday.

(IANS)

PM inaugurates first-ever Maritime India Summit

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Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugrated the first-ever three-day Maritime India Summit (MIS) here, aimed at attracting global investors to the huge opportunities in the maritime sector.

Modi said the country has inherited a glorious maritime heritage and is now the government’s endeavour to revive and restore her position of eminence in the global maritime sector.

“Maritime transport can be the most extensive mode of transport. It is also the most eco-friendly mode of transport,” Modi said.

“But we have to make sure that our lifestyle, transport systems and trading behaviour do not spoil the ecology of the oceans,” he added.

The prime minister also stressed the importance of maritime security, freedom of navigation, safety and security of sealinks for trade, development and progress.

“The elimination of sea piracy, which was a big threat to international shipping a few years ago, is a good example of how joint efforts by maritime nations can yield good results,” Modi pointed out.

“This is the first time that a global event on such a large scale is being organised by India,” he added.

Earlier, Modi inaugurated a maritime exhibition at the Ship Museum showcasing the glorious Indian heritage in the sector and its future potential.

The MIS will showcase to a global audience sectors like existing port development and modernisation of berths and terminals, Greenfield ports, port-led development under ‘Sagarmala’, shipbuilding, repairs and breaking, coastal shipping, inland water transport, cruises, lighthouse tourism, hinterland connectivity and logistics handling.

(Agencies)

Rohith Vemula’s mother, brother embrace Buddhism

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Mumbai: The family of Dalith research scholar Rohith Vemula, whose suicide at Hyderbad Central University in January created a firestorm of protest, would be converting to Buddhism, Babasaheb Ambedkar’s grandson Prakash Ambedkar said on Wednesday.

Tomorrow is the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar, the Dalit icon and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution.
Rohith’s mother and brother will be given “deeksha” by Buddhist monks, Prakash Ambedkar, a former MP, said.

Rohith’s mother and brother will be given “deeksha” by Buddhist monks, Prakash Ambedkar, a former MP, said. The ceremony will be held at noon at Ambedkar Bhavan in Dadar here, he said.

“We have organised the deeksha ceremony as the family approached us,” he added.
When contacted, Rohith’s younger brother Raja Vemula said “it is true that we are going to embrace Buddhism. We are on the way to Mumbai.”

“I have no ill feeling toward Hindus but my conscience doesn’t allow me to continue in this religion. It is because of the Hindu caste system that my brother was harassed, humiliated and forced to take his own life,” Rohit’s brother Raja told Hindustan Time on Wednesday.

“Millions of Dalits have suffered, just like my brother did, for thousands of years because of the Hindu caste system.”

They will follow in the footsteps of Ambedkar, who led millions of his followers into Buddhism in 1951, months before his death.

“I was born a Hindu but will not die one,” Ambedkar famously said, as he exhorted Dalit communities to choose Buddhism because of what he called its inclusive nature and lack of discriminatory structures.

(PTI)

Bombay HC orders shifting of IPL matches outside Maharashtra

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Mumbai: Bombay High Court ordered on Wednesday shifting of all IPL matches scheduled after April 30 in Maharashtra.

The order affects 13 IPL matches scheduled to be held in Maharashtra after April 30.

Earlier, BCCI had told the Bombay High Court that it would not be feasible to shift IPL matches out of Pune.

It had also said that franchises of Mumbai and Pune teams are willing to contribute Rs five crore towards the Chief Minister’s drought relief fund.

The BCCI spelt out its stand before a bench of Justices V M Kanade and M S Karnik, hearing a PIL by NGO Loksatta Movement challenging use of large quantities of water in stadiums at a time when the state was reeling under severe drought conditions.

(PTI)

Probe ordered after three Kashmiri youths killed by ‘security forces’

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Srinagar: A woman, who was injured when security forces opened fire in Handwara town of north Kashmir to quell a stone-pelting mob, succumbed at a hospital here today, taking the death toll in the incident to three.

Raja Begum (55) of Langate succumbed to injuries at SKIMS Hospital here in the wee hours, a police official said.

He said four others injured in the incident were undergoing treatment at various hospitals.

Two youth were killed yesterday in firing by army on protestors in Handwara town. Protests erupted in Handwara town of Kupwara district, following allegations that a girl student, on her way home, was molested by soldiers posted in an army picket in the town, official sources said.

They said the protestors pelted stones at the army picket to which the security forces retailed by firing.

Two youth — Iqbal Ahmad and Nayeem Bhat — were killed in the firing, the sources said, adding a woman was also critically injured in the incident.

Army has expressed regret over the loss of life in the and initiated an inquiry into the incident.

“Army deeply regrets the unfortunate loss of life.The matter will be investigated and anybody found guilty, will be dealt as per the law,” an army official said.

(Agencies)

Murdered NIA officer Tanzil Ahmed’s wife too succumbs to injuries

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New Delhi: Farzana Khatoon, wife of NIA officer Tanzil Ahmad who was shot dead in an April 3 attack which also left her grievously injured, succumbed this morning.

She was battling for her life at AIIMS trauma centre after suffering bullet wounds, NIA said in a statement, adding that she succumbed to her injuries at 10.45 AM.

Farzana was returning from a family function along with her husband and children when they were attacked. NIA Inspector Tanzil Ahmed, who was on the team probing Pathankot terror attack, was killed while she was seriously injured in the firing by motorcycle-borne assailants.

“Her last rites will take place at Jamia Milia University Campus burial ground at 6.30 PM,” it said.

In the “planned attack”, the killers had pumped 24 bullets into 45-year-old Ahmad and four into his wife Farzana, as their daughter, 14, and son, 12, watched the gruesome incident from the back seat of the Wagon-R car they were travelling in.

The children had escaped the attack.

Initially, the NIA had said Farzana was “out of danger. There is no damage to her vital organs”.

Ahmad, who has been with the NIA ever since the organisation was formed in February 2009, had been investigating many cases especially related to banned Indian Mujahideen terror outfit. His superiors termed him as a thorough professional in intelligence gathering as well as investigation.

Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested two alleged killers including a relative of Ahmad even as the alleged mastermind is still absconding.

Police has claimed that domestic dispute was the motive behind the crime.

Among the two arrested is nephew of Ahmed’s brother-in-law Rehan. The alleged mastermind, identified as Muneer, is still at large, police had said.

According to the police, the motorcycle-borne accused followed Ahmad who was returning home in Sahaspur village of Bijnor district with his family after attending his niece’s wedding in another village in the same district on the intervening night of April 2 and 3.

The attackers overtook his vehicle at Sahaspur village and Muneer allegedly fired at Ahmed and his wife.

Along with Rehan, his accomplice Zainul was also arrested.

Later, AIIMS issued a statement saying “Khatoon was received from private hospital after 8 days of injury on April 11 at 4:30 PM with diagnosis of severe sepsis and lung consolidation. On arrival she was critically ill on ventilator and inotropes and was not responding.”

“She was managed in ICU with antibiotics, inotropes and blood products. However she continued to deteriorate and succumbed to her injuries on April 13 at 10:55 AM,” it added.

(Agencies)

Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru takes up Swachh Bharat Mission for a greener and cleaner Bengaluru

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Bengaluru: In an effort to support the Prime Minister’s Swachh Bharat mission initiative, Fortis Hospitals organized a cleanliness drive in the city – ‘Cleaner Bengaluru, Greener Bengaluru’ – an initiative to keep the surroundings clean and infection free. The objective was to keep the surroundings of the hospital and its neighbourhood hygienic and tidy. Bhavdeep Singh, CEO, Fortis Healthcare & Mr. Raj Gore, COO, Fortis Healthcare took part in the initiative which witnessed participation from close to 200 volunteers.

Doctors, nurses, technicians, HR employees, Sales and Marketing professionals from the hospital etc participated in the cleanliness drive. The staff of all the four branches of the hospitals – Bannerghatta Road, Cunningham Road, Nagarbhavi & Rajaji Nagar came together for the cause and was engaged in cleaning their hospital premises and the neighbourhood. Apart from these four areas, the participants also cleaned the Ulsoor lake neighbourhood.

“We firmly believe in a cleaner, greener and more sustainable environment, not only for a healthier today but also for a healthier and happier tomorrow. Being India’s leading healthcare organization, it’s our responsibility to lead by example in keeping our neighbourhoods clean to reduce the burden of communicable diseases. To begin with, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road will adopt the opposite stretch and ensure its cleanliness and hygiene on a daily basis. We are encouraged with the response from the volunteers who have been a part of this wonderful initiative and we will continue our participation in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan with energy and enthusiasm to save and enrich lives in India,” said Mr. Raj Gore, COO, South & West, Fortis Healthcare.

The volunteers were seen planting the saplings, sweeping the roads, cleaning the garbage, clearing off the plastics and piled-up wastes from the pavements. This will be an ongoing process from the hospitals as cleanliness plays an important role in the well-being of the people.

Two die in stampede at Jayalalithaa rally

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Chennai: At least two people were killed and several others injured in a stampede at an election rally addressed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa in Cuddalore district on Monday, police said.

The rally was held at Virudhachalam in the district, around 230 km from here.

Thirteen women were injured in the incident and were given first aid and shifted to the hospital.

(IANS)

‘Above normal’ monsoon this year: IMD

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New Delhi: There will be “above normal” monsoon this year, the Met office predicted today, easing fears over farm and economic growth after two consecutive years of drought.

Releasing its monsoon forecast for the season, IMD Director-General Laxman Singh Rathore said, “Monsoon will be 106 percent of the long period average (LPA). There is 94 percent probability that monsoon will be normal to excess this year. By and large, there will be fair distribution of monsoon across the country. But North-East India and South-East India, particularly Tamil Nadu, may get slightly less than normal rainfall.”Drought-hit Marathwada is also likely to receive “good” rainfall, Rathore added.

Anything less than 90 per cent of the LPA is termed as a “deficient” monsoon and 90-96 per cent of the LPA is considered as “below normal”. Monsoon is considered as “normal” if the LPA is between 96-104 per cent of the LPA.

“Above normal” monsoon is between 104-110 per cent of the LPA and anything beyond 110 per cent of the LPA is considered as “excess”.

Agriculture, which contributes 15 per cent to India’s GDP and employs about 60 per cent of the country’s population, is heavily dependent on the monsoon as only 40 per cent of the cultivable area is under irrigation.

Due to poor monsoon in 2015-16 crop year (July-June), 10 states have declared drought and the Centre has sanctioned relief package of about Rs 10,000 crore to help farmers.

(Agencies)

India’s daredevil woman biker Veenu Paliwal killed in accident

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Bhopal: Veenu Paliwal, one of the top woman bikers in the country, died in a road accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha district on Monday evening.

The 44-year-old Jaipur resident was on a nationwide tour on her Harley Davidson motorcycle along with fellow biker Dipesh Tanwar, who was on another vehicle.

Paliwal died after her bike skid off a road near Gyaraspur, 100 km from state capital Bhopal.

She was rushed to a primary health centre and then to the Vidisha district hospital, where doctors declared her brought dead, police said.

Paliwal left Lucknow early on Monday and was headed for Bhopal when the mishap took place. She was wearing protective gear.

Known for driving Harley Davidson bikes at 180 kmph, Paliwal was planning to make a documentary on her motorbike journey across the country.

“Her family and friends in Jaipur, Indore and Mumbai have been informed. Some of them have already reached,” police said.

A post-mortem will be conducted on Tuesday morning.

Paliwal learned to ride in college, from friends. She couldn’t continue riding, though, because she didn’t have her own bike. She later married a man who wouldn’t let her ride.

After divorce, last year was the second coming of the mother of two.

(Agencies)

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