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Posted: 22 Sep 2019 07:53 AM PDT

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Google Doodle honors Junko Tabei, the first woman to scale Mount Everest

Posted: 22 Sep 2019 07:30 AM PDT

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Sunday's Google Doodle celebrated the feats of Junko Tabei, the first woman to reach the ceiling of the earth by scaling Mount Everest, on what would have been the legendary climber's 80th birthday.

The Junko Tabei Google Doodle

The Junko Tabei Google Doodle

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Born Sept. 22, 1939, in Miharu, Japan, Tabei and led a team of Japanese women to the top of Mount Everest in May 1975. Her Everest adventure broke ground not just as the first woman to summit the mountain but for the cultural statement it made in her home country. 

In a 2012 interview with the Japan Times, Tabei said, “Back in 1970s Japan, it was still widely considered that men were the ones to work outside and women would stay at home... Even women who had jobs — they were asked just to serve tea. So it was unthinkable for them to be promoted in their workplaces.” Read more...

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iPhone 11 Pro performance gains on iPhone XS aren't as big as you'd think

Posted: 22 Sep 2019 07:27 AM PDT

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If you're still on the cycle of upgrading your old smartphone with whatever the the new one is every year, you may want to stop. That's the takeaway from a new comparison video on the EverythingApplePro YouTube channel.

In a side-by-side-by-side showdown between the iPhone X (2017), iPhone XS (2018), and iPhone 11 Pro (2019), the beefy newcomer and its shiny, new A13 Bionic processor is roughly comparable in performance – and sometimes even comes out on top! – to the 2018 model. The testing consists of clocking the time it takes to open various apps and running benchmarks.

Don't put too much stock in the performance lead. Yes, the XS outpaces the 11 Pro in some spots, but the lead is likely temporary. Apple only just released the latest line of iPhones, and forthcoming iOS updates are sure to bring optimized performance for all the new phones. Read more...

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Bose SoundTouch 30, AirPods, Samsung Galaxy, Philips Hue, and more deals for Sept. 22

Posted: 22 Sep 2019 03:51 AM PDT

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Backing up your data is important, especially when you have precious pictures you don't want to lose on your phone. Lucky for you, B&H Photo-Video is offering the WD Elements 8TB USB 3.0 external hard drive for $121.09, saving yourself 13% off the listed price.

Check out more of today's best deals from Amazon, Dell Small Business, Home Depot, Lenovo, B&H Photo-Video, Rakuten, and Verizon Wireless for Sunday, Sept. 22.

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This $50 natural white noise machine is on sale for just $19.99

Posted: 22 Sep 2019 02:00 AM PDT

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TL;DR: The calming Dozzi natural white noise machine is on sale for $19.99, saving you $30.


Not to sound overdramatic, but silence can be deafening – during arguments, at the end of performances, and most of all, when you're trying to sleep.

While we can't help you with the former, the latter can easily be fixed with a white noise machine like the Dozzi Natural

The Dozzi features a built-in fan, so you'll hear the natural faint hum of an actual fan, rather than a digitized noise. You can adjust the fan speed to low, medium, or high, and control the amount of air flowing in and out to find the most soothing sound for you. And as an added bonus, you can charge your phone through its USB port. Read more...

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This app blurs out your webcam background without a green screen

Posted: 22 Sep 2019 02:00 AM PDT

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TL;DR: Get a pristine live stream by blurring out your background with a lifetime subscription to XSplit VCam, which is on sale for $19.99 — a $30 savings. 


The ability to attend a work meeting is the best thing to happen to the workplace since the coffee machine. You no longer have to sit in a stuffy conference room or fly somewhere boring to meet with a client — now, you can collaborate from your couch. 

Perhaps the only downside is that you and your surroundings have to look presentable, at least from the waist up.

XSplit VCam is a genius app that removes your background without the use of a green screen. Whether you're joining virtual meetings, live streaming video games, or recording a vlog, XSplit VCam replaces your background with an image or webpage. You're given the option to upload JPEGs, GIFs, or PNGs for the background of your choosing, and it transforms your webcam to a DSLR thanks to its adjustable blur slider.  Read more...

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Viewers still using TiVo will soon see ads before their recordings

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 03:16 PM PDT

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The digital TV recording company TiVo is back in the spotlight with some upcoming changes and new products. 

TiVo had its heyday back in the early 2000s before DVR and streaming were everywhere, but it still has a few million subscribers. Those viewers will soon be subjected to ads playing before their TV recordings. 

It's a bit ironic for the company that gained popularity for letting you scrub through ads during TV shows and programs. On its website, TiVo still lists this as a benefit: "[We] give you the power to skip ads."

According to an industry news outlet, the ads will go out to all users with the latest software version known as TiVo Experience 4, but will be skippable. That's a relief. But users aren't too happy. On a TiVo online forum one user wrote, "If they start doing this to me I'm out. No way they're forcing me to watch ads on a device I paid almost $1,000 for with lifetime service." Read more...

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Are Google results for removing stains actually helpful? These chemists found out.

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 03:12 PM PDT

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Admit it, you've Googled, "How to remove..." for red wine spills, bacon grease splatters, and even blood droplets. These all feel impossibly unforgiving when they get on your clothes, so we turn to the search platform hoping the almighty Google will provide the help we need.

The internet offers up some interesting solutions to get stains out, but should you trust Google's crowdsourced advice? Chemists from the American Chemical Society systematically tested different stain removal tips pulled from Google search results and definitively determined what works and what doesn't. 

The internet isn't totally full of lies, and some suggestions seemed to work. Others not so much. Hairspray for a grease stain? Not really, unless you want a crunchy T-shirt. For blood stains, hydrogen peroxide worked best, but definitely don't use lemon juice. Then, red wine and boiling water do mix it turns out. As to that bacon grease: dish soap and water is the move. Not so much for Coca Cola.  Read more...

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Ride-sharing alone scares some just as much as taking a self-driving car, survey finds

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 01:27 PM PDT

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Would you rather take an Uber ride home alone late at night or have a self-driving taxi service come pick you up with no one at the front wheel?

The prospect of riding in a car with only a stranger driving can feel as unsafe as some people feel about new self-driving technology, as a study from car insurance company The Zebra recently found. 

After surveying 2,000 American passengers in August, 53 percent of those surveyed said they felt safer in an autonomous vehicle than a solo ride with a driver. Younger respondents between ages 18 and 24 were more accepting of self-driving vehicles compared to those 55 and older, who preferred a human-driven ride. Self-driving vehicles continue to rank low in consumer confidence, a recent J.D. Power and SurveyMonkey study shows. Read more...

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People are so thirsty for Hermann Rorschach, creator of the Rorschach test

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 01:22 PM PDT

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Weekends are always the best time for a good thirst trap party, and this new one is a blast from the past.

Yes, it turns out that famed Swiss psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach is a stone-cold hottie. He looks like what we'd see if Brad Pitt traveled back in time and somehow made it into the history books as a famed early 1900s physician.

No, seriously. Don't take my word for it. See for yourself.

People are so thirsty for Hermann Rorschach, creator of the Rorschach test

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The Rorschach test involves showing pages of inkblot patterns to patients and asking them to describe what they see. The responses then lead to insights into each patient's personality. Read more...

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How to decide where to start with Apple Arcade based on your gaming tastes

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 12:10 PM PDT

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Apple Arcade is a blessing for fans of mobile games, but also a curse: with so much great stuff to choose from, where do you even start?

Some people will no doubt download absolutely everything and then randomly pick things to check out until something clicks (hi, it me). That's a perfectly reasonable approach to take, but some of us have tighter constraints on our time.

Lucky for you, I play lots and lots of games, and I've spent the past week tooling around with every Apple Arcade game I had time for. I still haven't touched every single one – it's a lot to go through! – but I've played enough to get a good feel for what's on offer and single out some favorites. Read more...

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Two popular camera apps turn out to be adware, are pulled from Google Play Store

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 10:32 AM PDT

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Two Android apps that weren't what they seemed got pulled from the Google Play app store this week.

Instead of offering features to up your selfie game and mobile picture-taking, the two apps, Sun Pro Beauty Camera and Funny Sweet Beauty Camera, were pushing adware onto phones.

Researchers at cybersecurity company Wandera discovered the malicious apps only recently, after the Sun Pro app had been available for two years, since Sept. 2017, and seen more than 1 million downloads. The other, Funny Sweet Beauty Camera, was only up since July but had pulled in more than 500,000 downloads, according to ZDNet. Read more...

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Posted: 22 Sep 2019 05:02 AM PDT

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Paris Police Fire Tear Gas And Arrest Over 100 As Protest Turns Violent

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 10:00 PM PDT





Daily Mail: Paris police use tear gas to break up return of Yellow Vest protesters who vowed a mass turnout as 7,000 officers are deployed on the streets of the capital

* More than 7,000 officers deployed today with fears yellow vests protesters could join climate change rallies
* Tear gas used to move crowds around Champs-Elysees avenue, Saint-Lazare station and Madeleine plaza
* Police said more than 100 people have been arrested already in a busy day of events for the French capital

Police officers in Paris have used tear gas to break up anti-government demonstrators after crowds started to gather in the streets ahead of a busy afternoon of events and protests in the French capital.

More than 7,000 officers are to be deployed for rallies today over fears that yellow vest protesters could try to infiltrate a march against climate change which is also planned.

This morning police in riot gear were moving quickly to disperse those around the Champs-Elysees avenue, Saint-Lazare train station and Madeleine plaza - areas where protests have been banned this weekend.

Most demonstrators didn't wear the fluorescent vests that gave the movement its name and authorities said more than 100 people have been arrested and 596 security controls have been implemented.

Read more ....

More News On The Unrest In France

Paris police repeatedly use tear gas on day of protests -- AP
Paris police use tear gas amid an array of anti-government protests -- France 24
French police fire tear gas, arrest yellow vest protesters -- DW
Paris draws new climate rally; police vie with 'yellow vests', 'black blocs' -- Reuters
'Black bloc' protesters spoil Paris climate march amid violent clashes -- AFP

Police Clash With Hong Kong Protestors For 16th Consecutive Weekend

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 09:00 PM PDT





Daily Mail: Hong Kong police launch tear gas at defiant protesters as thousands of anti-government demonstrators take to the streets repeating calls for their 'five demands'

* Tear gas has been launched at democracy protesters in the outlying town of Tuen Mun in Hong Kong today
* Dozens of Beijing supporters had earlier torn down some large mosaics of colourful pro-democracy placards
* The 'Lennon Walls', created to increase morale, were badly damaged in pro-Beijing efforts to clean the city
* Most protesters in Tuen Mun were peaceful but some threw petrol bombs and bricks toward police officers
* In the evening, protesters gathered at shopping mall in another district, Yuen Long with petrol bombs thrown

Hong Kong police fired tear gas to try to disperse democracy protesters earlier today - after pro-China groups pulled down the anti-government notes on some 'Lennon Walls' in a Chinese-ruled city.

Thousands of pro-democracy marchers gathered under the sweltering sun near the government offices of Tuen Mun, an outlying area in the west of the New Territories, where some set fire to a Chinese flag.

Earlier, dozens of Beijing supporters tore down large mosaics of colourful post-it notes that were denouncing the Chinese government for allegedly meddling in the former British colony.

Reporters saw at least one person arrested after violence erupted following the afternoon march by several thousand people as Hong Kong endures its fourth month of sometimes violent protests.

They started with opposition to a proposed extradition law and have expanded to include demands for greater democracy.

Most protesters in Tuen Mun were peaceful but some threw petrol bombs and bricks toward police who faced them down the street.

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More News On The Unrest In Hong Kong

As it happened: petrol bombs thrown and tear gas fired as tension grows during Hong Kong's 16th weekend of protests -- SCMP
Hong Kong protesters, police face off in renewed clashes -- AP
Hong Kong protests turn to violent clashes in multiple towns -- Reuters
Hong Kong police, protesters clash in 16th weekend of rallies -- AFP
Hong Kong: Police fire rubber bullets, tear gas to scatter protesters -- DW
Hong Kong police, protesters face off in fresh clashes as fights break out over 'Lennon Walls' tear-down -- FOX News

Politics Turn Nasty In Canada

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 08:14 PM PDT



Bloomberg: Politics Turn Nasty in Canada as Trudeau and Rivals Get Personal

For polite Canada, the latest federal election campaign is turning out to be pretty nasty.

Even before bombshell pictures of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in blackface makeup surfaced on Wednesday, his Liberals and their main opposition Conservatives had foregone the usual niceties in favor of tactics more common to the hyper-partisan mud slinging contests south of the border in the U.S.

To some, it's been a cynical race to the bottom where leaders have focused on inflicting maximum damage on their rivals rather than propping themselves up -- a slippery slope that could fuel the sort of political polarization that Canada has largely avoided until now.

"We're going down a bad road here and after this campaign we're probably going to see a lot of postmortems about how did we get here," said Rick Anderson, a long-time political strategist in Ottawa.

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WNU Editor: I have been visiting and living in Canada for almost 30 years. Truth be told, elections here have always been nasty. But what has really rocked this election is that Prime Minister Trudeau has been caught doing what he has been accusing his opponents of doing on racial issues. To say that most people were surprised when Prime Minister Trudeau's "Black Face" pictures first showed up is an understatement. They are not going to forget this story. And what has also not helped Prime Minister Trudeau has been his response, from giving a flat apology on the night that the story broke, to then blaming his behaviour on growing up in a "place of privilege". I gritted my teeth on that one. I am fortunate enough to know a lot of people who are "privileged" and/or grew up in a "place of privilege", and not one of them would ever behave like this. But for some reason Prime Minister Trudeau believes that this approach is going to work, and that when Canadians go to the polls in exactly one month, this issue will be forgotten. I disagree. This is something that you cannot recover from,  and I am now seeing it among my friends (who are mostly Liberals) who clearly feel uncomfortable to support someone like him.

As for the tracking polls, they are starting to reflect this change in sentiment, with the Conservatives now at a 5% lead over Trudeau's Liberals .... Canada's Trudeau loses a little ground in first polls since blackface scandal (National Post). I should note that for the past few years Conservatives polling numbers have always been lower than election results by about 5 %, so this Conservative 5% lead is probably much higher.

As for my election prediction. The election is still a month away and a lot can happen between now and then. But bottom line Prime Minister Trudeau is not going to win a majority government , and there is a very real chance that the opposition Conservatives will win enough seats to become the next government. There are going to be three leadership debates in the coming weeks. and it is from these debates that I sense many voters will make their decision on who to vote for. As to who will I vote for? In past elections I have voted for candidates from both parties. (In the last election I voted for Prime Minister Harper). But in this election I have trouble seeing myself voting for the Conservative Party, and I certainly will not vote for Trudeau's Liberals. Bottom line .... I am not happy with my choices, but when I decide I will tell everyone on who I will vote for.

Update #1: Andrew Coyne's assessment and analysis is correct .... Is Justin Trudeau a racist? No. He is a sanctimonious fraud (Andrew Coyne, Canada.com).

Update #2: It is going to get worse .... Battered Trudeau gets brief reprieve amid Canada blackface scandal (Reuters).

Editor's Note

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:09 AM PDT

Enjoying some R&R today. Blogging will return later this evening.

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Posted: 22 Sep 2019 02:55 AM PDT

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Melania Trump savaged by critics over ‘Say Nothing’ Australia state dinner dress

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 10:17 PM PDT



MELANIA TRUMP has come under fire from critics over the dress she wore to Friday's state dinner with the Australian Prime Minister, with come commentator describing it as "an absence of statement".

South China Sea war: Computer simulations reveals Beijing could annihilate US navy

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 07:53 PM PDT



KYLE MIZOKAMI, a journalist who cofounded the defence blog Japan Security Watch, has run a simulation on a naval war breaking out between the US and Beijing in the South China Sea.

Donald Trump issues terrifying threat to dump 2,500 ISIS prisoners on Europe’s doorstep

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:48 PM PDT



DONALD TRUMP threatened to release prisoners from Europe who have joined Islamic terrorist groups if their countries refuse to take back the captives.

Paris riots: Furious clashes on streets of France as protest spirals out of control

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 04:12 PM PDT



CLIMATE change activists trashed Paris as part of a terrifying protest that saw streets set on fire, buildings gratified and tear gas deployed by more than 7,000 riot police to desperately attempt to regain control of the city.

Serbia accused of waging campaign to stop overturn Kosovo being independent state

Posted: 22 Sep 2019 02:39 AM PDT



SERBIA has been accused of waging a campaign to have its bitter rival Kosovo derecognised as an independent state.

Iran threat: Elite SAS squad head to Gulf to guard Royal Navy base from Tehran attack

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 04:01 PM PDT



A TEAM of SAS counter-terror specialists have flown into Bahrain on a top-secret operation to reinforce security of British assets amid fears of an Iranian proxy attack in the Gulf State.

India vs Pakistan: Modi’s £400m hypersonic investment risks dangerous nuclear escalation

Posted: 22 Sep 2019 02:00 AM PDT



INDIA is "sending a serious message" to China, as well as paving the way for a nuclear first strike on neighbours Pakistan, with its estimated investment of more than £400million on cutting edge hypersonic weapons, an expert has said.

Justin Trudeau's election nightmare: Canadian PM failing to shake off blackface outrage

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 01:54 PM PDT



JUSTIN Trudeau is desperately battling to get his election campaign back on track following outrage over the Canadian Prime Minister's blackface scandal.

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Posted: 22 Sep 2019 02:23 AM PDT

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British and French Climate Activists Step Up Protests

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 01:04 PM PDT

(PARIS) — Environmental activists in Britain and France stepped up campaigns Saturday to get their governments to confront climate change with greater urgency, part of a week of global climate actions.

Thousands of people marched in south Paris to press French President Emmanuel Macron, world leaders at the United Nations and multinational companies to reduce greenhouse emissions faster.

The protest turned violent for a while after dozens of marchers dressed in black broke windows and set fire to makeshift street barricades. Police blocked off side streets and used tear gas and batons indiscriminately to disperse the crowds as demonstrators ran for cover.

Around the busy Port of Dover, the English port nearest to France and a main transport link, activists from the Extinction Rebellion group launched a “blockade” to “highlight the vulnerability of the U.K.’s food supply in the face of the ecological and climate emergency.” Ten people were arrested.

Saturday’s protests come a day after hundreds of thousands of mostly young people marched, rallied and demonstrated around the world, demanding action to combat climate change. The Global Climate Strike took place Friday in advance of a United Nations climate summit.

France’s Macron will be among those speaking at the U.N. summit Monday. While he has presented himself as a champion of environment issues and stood up to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro over the burning Amazon rainforest, climate activists aren’t convinced of Macron’s sincerity.

On Saturday in Paris, a delegation from Greenpeace pulled a giant float caricaturing Macron as a “King of Blah Blah.”

Clement Senechal, a Greenpeace climate campaigner, accused Macron of putting business interests ahead of protecting the environment.

“The statue embodies the approach of Emmanuel Macron regarding the climate issue, which is mainly a smoke screen of fake, false measures,” Senechal said. “We are facing climate inaction in France, and we have a big gap between claims and deeds.”

Demonstrators raised concerns ranging from ongoing fossil fuel subsidies to deforestation and meat consumption. Dozens of France’s anti-government yellow vest protesters joined climate activists to emphasize the link between economic grievances and environmental concerns.

“We are here, we are here. Even if Macron doesn’t want it, we are here,” marchers chanted.

The protest march remained largely peaceful, but troublemakers wearing black who mingled among the marchers broke shop windows, drew graffiti on buildings and set fire to trash cans and scooters.

Taking shelter from tear gas inside an apartment building along the protest route, Danielle Joly called the police response “a total disgrace.”

“I’m 69. I’m not going to fight with the police. I’m with other friends of a similar age, and our group has been gassed for no reason whatsoever,” Joly said. “And the way we interpret it is that it’s an intimidation, so people don’t demonstrate anymore.”

Around Dover in southeast England, the Extinction Rebellion protest disrupted some traffic, but police said the majority of the group’s activists stayed within the designated protest area.

The protest was given the go-ahead by local authorities within certain limits, and Extinction Rebellion insisted it would “not cause any disruption to vital supplies” such as medicines.

As well as being a major cross-channel ferry crossing between England and France, Dover plays a crucial role in the free-flow of trade between Britain and the European Union.

It handles around 12 million passengers a year and around 120 billion pounds ($150 billion) of U.K.-EU trade. Its importance to the British economy is a crucial point of discussions in the Brexit negotiations.

Police said that there was a brief closure of the A2 highway, one of the main roads into Dover from London, after some people obstructed traffic. They said 10 people were arrested on suspicion of public order offenses and would remain in custody pending investigations.

“It is pleasing we haven’t seen levels of disruption greater than what could be reasonably expected,” said Chief Superintendent Andy Pritchard.

Protesters also hung giant banners showing the Extinction Rebellion “XR” emblem from Dover Castle and the town’s iconic white cliffs.

Paris Police Repeatedly Tear Gas Anti-Fuel Tax Protesters

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 11:15 AM PDT

(PARIS) — Clusters of anti-government activists in Paris repeatedly scuffled with police who responded with tear gas Saturday as supporters of France’s yellow vest protests tried to revive the movement opposed to President Emmanuel Macron’s economic policies.

In the morning, officers dispersed small crowds of demonstrators who tried to gather in central areas where police has banned protests this weekend. Most weren’t wearing the motorist safety vests that gave the movement its name.

Police in full anti-riot gear moved quickly and used tear gas on and around the Champs-Elysees avenue, a frequent location for protests after the first yellow vest demonstrations against fuel taxes started 10 months ago.

Environmental activists and a far-left workers union also had organized Saturday protests. France’s annual heritage weekend, a popular event when many cultural sites are open to the public, was also taking place.

Authorities deployed more than 7,000 officers and banned protests in a large central area including the presidential palace, government and parliament buildings, the Champs-Elysees, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Paris police said at least 163 people had been arrested as of Saturday afternoon, and nearly 400 received 135-euro ($149) fines for demonstrating in a banned area.

The yellow vest movement emerged in November 2018 and swelled into weekly protests in Paris and other French cities that led to often-violent clashes between protesters and police. The demonstrations finally petered out this summer.

Macron made multiple concessions to the movement, including a 10 billion-euro package of measures to boost purchasing power. But anger is now mounting again over his plans to overhaul France’s costly, convoluted pension system.

Some of the anti-government protesters joined thousands of people at a south Paris march demanding urgent action to curb climate change. Officers ended up also using tear gas at that demonstration as well.

The atmosphere at the peaceful march grew tense when dozens of individuals dressed in black, many wearing masks and hoods, mixed in with the marchers. They broke windows at a bank and several shops, and set fire to a makeshift barricade and garbage in the street.

Police fired tear gas and sting-ball grenades several times.

Meanwhile, the far-left Workers Force union gathered thousands of protesters for a separate, peaceful march over concerns that government proposals will require people to work longer and reduce pensions.

Heritage weekend had Parisians and tourists lining up to visit landmarks and government buildings, including the Elysee presidential palace and Macron’s office. The public could only access the Elysee after pre-registering and passing security checks.

Some monuments, including the Arc de Triomphe that suffered damage during a yellow vest protest in December, were kept closed to the public. Authorities said they needed police to focus on the protests rather than securing the sites.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Says It’s Ready for ‘Any Scenario’ Amid U.S. Tensions

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 08:22 AM PDT

(TEHRAN, Iran) — Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard is ready for combat and “any scenario,” its chief commander said Saturday, as the country’s nuclear deal with world powers collapses and the U.S. alleged Iran was behind a weekend attack on major oil sites in Saudi Arabia that shook global energy markets.

Iran has denied involvement in the Sept. 14 attack that was initially claimed by Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in New York for the U.N. meetings, has warned that any retaliatory strike on Iran by the U.S. or Saudi Arabia will result in “an all-out war.”

On Saturday, Gen. Hossein Salami, at a ceremony displaying pieces of an American drone Iran shot down in June, said that his forces have carried out “war exercises and are ready for any scenario.”

He added: “If anyone crosses our borders, we will hit them.”

Zarif claimed in a tweet that Saudi Arabia does not believe its own allegations that Iran was responsible for the attack on Saudi oil sites.

“It is clear that even the Saudis themselves don’t believe the fiction of Iranian involvement”, Zarif said, pointing to what he described as a Saudi retaliatory attack on Houthi forces in southwestern Yemen.

Saudi Arabia has been at war with the Houthi rebels since March 2015. The U.N., Gulf Arab nations and the U.S. accuse Iran of supplying arms to the Houthis, something Tehran denies.

Analysts say the missiles used in the Sept. 14 assault wouldn’t have enough range to reach the oil sites in eastern Saudi Arabia from impoverished Yemen. The missiles and drones used resembled Iranian-made weapons, although analysts say more study is needed to definitively link them to Iran.

Salami added that Iran does not want to start a conflict, but appeared to warn the U.S. and Saudi Arabia that Iran is prepared.

“We won’t stop until the destruction of any aggressor. And we will not leave any secure spot,” he said. “Do not miscalculate and do not make a mistake.”

President Donald Trump signaled on Friday that he was not inclined to authorize an immediate military strike on Iran in response to the attacks on the Saudi oil industry, saying he believes showing restraint “shows far more strength” and he wants to avoid an all-out war.

The Pentagon said the U.S. will deploy additional troops and military equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to beef up security.

Trump, who withdrew the U.S. from the nuclear deal more than a year ago, said separately Friday that America “just sanctioned the Iranian national bank.” He did not elaborate.

The U.S. Treasury Department said it took action against the Central Bank of Iran.

Iran’s central bank chief, Abdolnasser Hemmati, sought to shrug off the new sanctions on Saturday. According to the state-run IRNA news agency, Hemmati said re-imposing sanctions on Iran’s central bank shows the U.S. has little leverage left.

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Posted: 21 Sep 2019 10:23 PM PDT

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TSECL Recruitment 2019 – 55 Job Vacancies @ Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 06:05 AM PDT

TSECL Recruitment 2019

TSECL Recruitment 2019   55 Job Vacancies @ Tripura State Electricity Corporation LimitedTSECL Recruitment 2019 – Apply Offline for 55 Project Director, Manager & Other Job Vacancies. Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited has published the notifications to fill up the vacancies for the Chief Vigilance Officer, Deputy Vigilance Officer, Senior Vigilance Officer, Project Director, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, and Manager Posts. The application form for the TSECL Jobs is getting received from 20th September 2019. Interested candidates can check your eligibility for the TSECL Job Vacancy and apply before the last date.

Interested and Eligible Candidates can apply for the Senior Vigilance Officer, Project Director, Manager & Other Job Group A Vacancies through Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited Recruitment 2019. The closing date for submission of the application form is 15th October 2019. Applicants can also check the official website www.tsecl.gov.in for more details regarding the Tripura Electricity Board Recruitment 2019. Further details like TSECL Vacancy Details, Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Pay Scale, Selection Process, etc. of TSECL Agartala Recruitment 2019 are mentioned below.

Overview of TSECL Tripura Recruitment 2019 Notification

Name of the Organisation Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL)
Name of the Post Senior Vigilance Officer, Project Director, Manager & Other
Number of Vacancies 55
Mode of Application Offline Mode
Starting Date to Apply  20th September 2019
Last Date to Apply  15th October 2019
Job Category Tripura Government Jobs
Job Location Tripura
Official Website  www.tsecl.in 

UPSSSC Vacancy Details 2019

Name of the Post No.of. Vacancies
Chief Vigilance Officer 01
Deputy Vigilance Officer 02
Senior Vigilance Officer 03
Project Director 01
Senior Project Manager 01
Project Manager 02
Manager 45
Total 55

Eligibility Criteria for TSECL Recruitment 2019

Educational Qualification:

  • Candidates willing to apply for the TSECL Vacancy should complete Degree/ Diploma/ B.E/ B.Tech/ Masters/ Graduation in relevant stream from any institution/ university recognized by the AICTE/UGC.

Age Limit:

Post Age Limit
Chief Vigilance Officer 60 years
Deputy Vigilance Officer
Senior Vigilance Officer
Project Director 65 years
Senior Project Manager 55 years
Project Manager 50 years
Manager 18 to 40 years

TSECL Group A Job Salary Details:

Post Salary
Chief Vigilance Officer Rs. 80,000/-
Deputy Vigilance Officer Rs. 60,000/
Senior Vigilance Officer Rs. 50,000/
Project Director Rs. 37,400 – Rs. 67,000/-
Senior Project Manager Rs. 15,600 – Rs. 39,100/-
Project Manager Rs. 15,600 – Rs. 39,100/-
Manager (Grade-A) Rs.17,500/-
Manager (Grade-B) Rs.12,500/-

Application Fee:

  • Pay the Application Fee through Online mode Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking/ SBI E Challan.
 Category Application Fee  Online Processing Fee Total 
UR Rs. 160/- Rs. 25/- Rs. 185/-
OBC
SC  Rs. 70/- Rs. 25/- Rs. 95/-
ST
PH Rs. 25/- Rs. 25/-

TSECL Recruitment – Selection Process:

  • GATE Score (Manager).
  • Written Examination/ Interview (Other Posts).

How to Apply Offline for TSECL Recruitment 2019?

  1. Download the application form for the desired post given below.
  2. Read the notification carefully before applying for the given posts.
  3. Fill the form in the given format without any mistakes.
  4. Paste recent passport size photograph in the given space.
  5. Mention the name of the post on the envelope of the application form.
  6. Send the application form along with the required documents to the given address before the completion of the last date.

Postal Address:

Chairman Cum Managing Director,
Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited,
Bidyut Bhavan (New Building),
North Banamalipur, Agartala,
Tripura (West) – 799001.

Important Dates for TSECL Jobs 2019

Starting Date to Apply Online 20th September 2019
  Closing  Date to Apply Online 15th October 2019

Important Links for TSECL Recruitment 2019

Official Notification Pdf  
Chief/ Deputy/ Senior Vigilance Officer Post Download Here
Manager Post Download Here
Senior Project Manager/ Project Director/ Project Manager Posts Download Here
Application Form Download Here
Official Website Click Here

About Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL)

Department of Power (DoP), GoT has been corporatized and Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) has been shaped and begun activity from first January 2005. According to Electricity Act’ 2003 TSECL is considered as an esteemed Licensee who is in charge of age, transmission, and conveyance of Power in Tripura. TSECL is commanded to get its duty and yearly income necessity (ARR) endorsed by TERC. Since its beginning, TSECL has verified the last tax amendment for 2005-06 and 2006-07 which brought about consistent duty rates since 2006-07. Be that as it may, expanding gas expenses have expanded power acquirement costs for TSECL in two-crease ways: Adjusting fuel cost of their own age also obtainment from focal segment gas-based producing stations.

Because of this, TSECL has guaranteed for an expansion of Rs 2.09 per unit per buyer as Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA); notwithstanding, TERC has conceded just Rs 1.40 per unit per shopper w.e.f first September 2010. The equivalent has been balanced against specific chunks of Domestic and Commercial classes in the wake of considering an award of Rs 11 crore from GoT. Further, TSECL has delegated PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd.(PwC) as an expert for giving help with the planning of ARR for the time of FY 2007-08 to FY 2012-13 for documenting Tariff Petition before TERC.

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NVS Result 2019 (Released) | Check NVS TGT Principal Result, Merit List & Selection List

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:30 AM PDT

NVS Result 2019 – Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has recently uploaded the result for the post of Principal, Assistant, PGT Teacher and other various Post Recruitment 2019 on 20th September 2019. Those Candidates who have appeared in this recruitment exam can download Navodaya Result 2019. NVS has recently uploaded the Computer Operator, Assistant, Asst. Commissioner Result. Applicants can get the direct link here to check and download their Navodaya Result 2019. Candidates who clear the selection rounds with good merit will be shortlisted for the PGT, Principal and other posts as per their merit.

NVS Result 2019

Exam Name Result Release Date IDBI Bank Result Link
NVS Result 2019 (Released) | Check NVS TGT Principal Result, Merit List & Selection ListPrincipal 20th September 2019 NVS Principal Result
TGT Principal 03rd September 2019 NVS TGT Principal Result
Principal & PGT CBT 05th August 2019 Principal & PGT CBT Result
Assistant, Computer Operator 15th July 2019 NVS DV Result
NVS Asst Commissioner 28th August 2019 NVS Result

NVS TGT Principal Result 2019– Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the NVS Principal Result on 20th September 2019. Those Candidates who have appeared in this Interview can Download Result. Applicants can download NVS Result from the below link. By clicking the direct link, applicants can verify the NVS Principal Result 2019. Moreover, candidates can check the NVS Result from the official website i.e, navodaya.gov.in

NVS Principal Interview Result 2019

Organization Name Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
Post Name Principal
Number of Posts  Various
Category Sarkari Result
Interview Date 20, 21 & 23rd August 2019
Principal Interview Result Date 20th September 2019
Official Website navodaya.gov.in
NVS Principal Interview Result 2019 – Click Here

NVS TGT Principal Result 2019– Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the NVS TGT Principal Result & Interview Schedule on 03rd September 2019. Those Candidates who have appeared in this recruitment exam can Download Result & Interview Schedule now. Applicants can download NVS Result from the below link. By clicking the direct link, applicants can verify the NVS TGT Principal Merit List 2019. Moreover, candidates can check the NVS Result from the official website i.e, navodaya.gov.in

NVS TGT Principal Exam Merit List 2019

Organization Name Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
Post Name TGT Principal
Number of Posts  251
Category Sarkari Result
Result Date 03rd September 2019
Official Website navodaya.gov.in
NVS TGT Principal Result 2019 – Click Here

NVS Principal & PGT CBT Result & Interview Schedule 2019– Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has recently released the NVS PGT & Principal Result & Interview Schedule on 05th August 2019. Those Candidates who have appeared in this recruitment exam can Download Result & Interview Schedule now. Applicants can download NVS Result from the below link. By clicking the direct link, applicants can verify the NVS Principal & PGT CBT Result & Interview Schedule. Moreover, candidates can check the NVS Result from the official website i.e, navodaya.gov.in

NVS Principal & PGT CBT Result & Interview Schedule 2019

Organization Name Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
Post Name Principal & PGT CBT
Number of Posts  251
Category Sarkari Result
PGT/Principal Result 05th August 2019
Date of Interviews 16th to 21st August 2019
Official Website navodaya.gov.in
NVS Principal & PGT CBT Result & Interview Schedule 2019 – Principal | PGT

NVS Result 2019 (DV)– Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has recently uploaded the Document Verification result for the Post of Principal, Assistant, PGT Teacher and other various Post Recruitment 2019 on 15th July 2019. Those Candidates who have appeared in this recruitment exam can Download Result now. Applicants can download NVS Result and DV Result from the below link. By clicking one direct link applicants can verify the Assistant & Computer Operator DV Result. Moreover, candidates can check the NVS Result from the official website i.e, navodaya.gov.in

NVS Result 2019 (DV)

Organization Name Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
Post Name Assistant & Computer Operator
Number of Posts  251
Category Sarkari Result
PGT Exam Date 10 – 13th June 2019
DV Result Date 15th July 2019
Official Website navodaya.gov.in
NVS Result 2019 DV (Assistant & Computer Operator)- Check Here

NVS Result 2019 – Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) conducted the written test for Postgraduate Teacher, Principal, and various other posts from 10th to 13th June 2019. Currently, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has announced the Assistant Commissioner Result on 28th August 2019. Thousands of aspirants seeking to get NVS posts have competed for the PGT written test in scheduled dates. Applicants can download the NVS Assistant Result 2019, NVS Computer Operator Result 2019, NVS Asst. Commissioner Result from this page. By clicking one direct link to download their results without any hesitation. Moreover, here we have included the NVS PGT Expected Cut Off 2019, NVS Computer Operator Cut Off 2019 in this article.

NVS Result 2019

Organization Name Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
Post Name Principal, Assistant, PGT Teacher & Others
Number of Posts  251
Category Sarkari Result
PGT Exam Date 10 – 13th June 2019
Result Date 05th July 2019
Asst Commissioner Result Release Date 28th August 2019
Official Website navodaya.gov.in
NVS Result 2019 – Assistant Commissioner 
NVS Result 2019 – Computer Operator | Assistant | Asst. Commissioner

A large number of candidates seeking to get central government jobs have applied for the NVS posts from 15th January 2019 to 14th February 2019. The selection process includes Written Examination and Interview Rounds. Candidates who clear the selection rounds with good merit will be shortlisted for the PGT, Principal and other posts as per their merit. Currently, the officials have declared the NVS Computer Operator Answer Key 2019, NVS Assistant Result 2019 & Others.

The organization will announce NVS Cut Off PGT 2019 along with the result. The NVS will release the NVS PGT Expected Cut Off 2019 shortly. Probably, the Navodaya Result 2019 is expected to release in the month of July. The cutoff marks/qualifying marks will be based on various factors such as the number of posts, the number of candidates competed for the posts, and various other posts. NVS Computer Operator Cut Off 2019 category-wise, section-wise will be released by the organization. Candidates must have to score the qualifying marks to get shortlisted for the interview round.

NVS Merit List 2019 | NVS Result 2019 Cut Off

NVS will release the PGT merit list along with the result. Candidates who have shortlisted in the written test round can attend the interview round. The NVS PGT Merit list will consist of the names of qualified candidates. Competitors can download NVS PGT Merit list 2019 from the NVS official portal, navodaya.gov.in soon. At this time the officials have released only the Non-Teaching Post Result.

Steps to check NVS Non-Teaching Post Result 2019

  1. Applicants initially visit the official website of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti i.e, navodaya.gov.in
  2. In the home page, from the main menu click on the recruitment
  3. In the Recruitment tab, click on the Results
  4. Results will be displayed on your screen
  5. Applicants can click the appropriate NVS Result 2019
  6. Download or take a print out of the result for further reference.

Direct link to download NVS Result 2019

Download NVS Result 2019 Computer Operator | Assistant | Asst. Commissioner
Download PGT Answer Key Click Here
Official Website Click Here

THDC India Limited Recruitment 2019 | Apply for 100 Apprentices Posts @ thdc.co.in

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:27 AM PDT

THDC Recruitment 2019

THDC India Limited Recruitment 2019 | Apply for 100 Apprentices Posts @ thdc.co.inTHDC Recruitment 2019- Apply Offline for 100 Apprentice Vacancies. Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC) has released an employment notice named THDC Recruitment 2019. There are 100 vacancies are allocated for ITI Trade Apprentices posts. Interested candidates can start applying offline for Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Apprentice jobs from 21st September 2019. The applications are invited for Mini Ratna Schedule ‘A’ Company from the Domicile of Uttarkhand.

Applications are invited form Domiciles of Uttarakhand for apprenticeship training under Apprenticeship Act. Candidates will be selected under a merit basis. Selected applicants will have training for 1 year. The last date to apply for THDC India Ltd Recruitment 2019 is 20th October 2019. Further information such as Eligibility Criteria, Salary, age limit, Syllabus, and other details are given below. For more details about THDC Notification 2019, you can visit www.thdc.co.in

THDC Rishikesh Recruitment 2019 – 100 Apprentice Jobs

Organization Name Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC)
Name of the Posts  Apprentice
No.of. Vacancies 100
Starting  Date to Apply 21st September 2019
Last  Date to Apply 20th October  2019
Application Mode Offline Mode
Job Category  Uttarakhand Government Jobs
Job Location Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Official Website thdc.co.in

TDHC Vacancy 2019 Details

Name of the Post No. of. Vacancies
Electrician 15
Fitter 08
Electronics Mechanic 04
Wireman 08
Welder (Gas & Electric) 03
Apprentice food production (cookery) 03
Apprentice food & Beverage Service (Stewardship) 05
Secretarial Assistant 20
Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) 20
Mechanic (Diesel)  03
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) 03
Mechanic (Earth Moving Machinery) 02
Mechanic (Repair & Maintenance of Heavy Vehicle 02
Mechanic(Repair & Maintenance of Light Vehicle) 04
Total 100

Eligibility Criteria for Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Recruitment  2019

Educational Qualification

  • Passed 10th from a recognized board.
  • Passed ITI (regular) in the years 2016, 2017,2018,2019 from recognized Institution in the relevant trades.

Age Limit:

  • Upper Age Limit – 18 Years
  • Lower Age Limit – 30 Years

Age Relaxation:

  • SC/ ST Candidates – 05 Years
  • OBC Candidates – 03 Years
  • PWD Candidates – 10 years

Application Fee:

  • Kindly refers to the THDC Notification.

THDC Apprentice Salary:

  • Candidates selected for the Apprentice job will have a respective stipend during the training period as per the pay matrix level.

Selection Process:

The Selection Process for THDC Rishikesh Jobs are as follows:

  • Merit Basis

How to Apply Online for THDC Apprentice Recruitment 2019?

Candidates are willing to apply for the A Post should go through the eligibility criteria. Aspirants after satisfying the eligibility can apply for the post.

  1. Click on the THDC Official Notification Link provided below.
  2. Download it & read it carefully.
  3. Now Download the Application form and enter all the required details.
  4. Attach all the required certificate copies listed below.
  5. Finally, send it to the below-mentioned address.

Documents to be attached with the Application Form

  • Passport size Photo
  • SSC/ Matriculation Marksheet
  • ITI Marksheet with certificate
  • Age Proof
  • Caste/ Physical disability certificate (if applicable)
  • Character Certificate
  • Certificate of Project Affected family/ project affected area.
  • Aadhar Card( mandatory)

Postal Address:

Sr. Personnel Officer
THDC India Ltd. Bhagirathi Bhawan,
Pragatipuram By-Pass Road,
Rishikesh – 249201

Important Note:

  •  Subscribe the envelope with “Application for Trade Apprentices Training 2019” without fail.
  • There is no interview process.
  • Candidates have to submit Medical fitness certificate.

Important Dates for THDC India Limited Recruitment 2019

 Starting Date to Apply 21st September 2019
Last Date to Apply  20th October  2019

Important Links for THDC Careers 2019

Official Notification Pdf Download Here
Application Form Download Here
Official Website Click Here

About Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited

The Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited is a Joint Venture of the Uttar Pradesh.  The initial mandate of THDCIL was to develop, operate and maintain the 2,400 MW Tehri Hydro Power Complex (comprising of 1000 MW Tehri Dam & HPP, 1000 MW Tehri Pumped Storage Plant & 400 MW Koteshwar HEP) and other Hydro Projects. The total installed capacity of THDCIL presently is 1513 MW. THDCIL has two Hydro generating stations namely Tehri Stage-I (4X250 MW) and Koteshwar HEP (4X100 MW) and two operational Wind Power Projects in Gujarat, one at Patan (25X2 MW) and another at Devbhoomi Dwarika (30X2.1 MW).

The Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company have been modified to reflect the current business reality of projects outside Bhagirathi valley. The object clause has been amended to incorporate the development of Conventional/ Non-conventional/ Renewable sources of Energy and River Valley Projects. At present, the company has four power plants in operation namely Tehri Dam (1000 MW), Koteshwar Dam (400 MW), 50 MW Wind project in Patan (Gujarat) and 62 MW Wind project in Dwarka (Gujarat). Besides, more than 10 projects are under various stages of construction.  The new project of THDC Ltd, which is 1320 MW Thermal power project, is coming up near Dussehera village which is near to Khurja, District Bulandshahr.

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Karnataka PSI Results 2019 – Check Karnataka State Police Results, PSI Merit List & Cut Off @ksp.gov.in

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:09 AM PDT

Karnataka PSI Results 2019 Announced. The Candidates those who looking for the Karnataka PSI Results 2019 can check your results from this article. As the Exam date for KSP Recruitment 2019 is not officially announced by the Karnataka State Police. However, we help you find your Karnataka PSI Results 2019. Also, we provide you a direct link to check your KSP PSI Result 2019. Furthermore, check other details like cut off and Merit List in the sections below. Also, visit the official site for more details on Karnataka PSI Results 2019.

Karnataka PSI Results 2019   Check Karnataka State Police Results, PSI Merit List & Cut Off @ksp.gov.in

Karnataka PSI Results Details 2019

Name of the Organization Karnataka State Police
Name of the Post Police Sub Inspector
Number of vacancies 164
Category Sarkari Result
Application Starting Date 25th May 2019
Last Date to Apply 15th May 2019
Provisional Selection list – 2 Release Date 16th September 2019
Official Website www.ksp.gov.in
Provisional Selection List -2 | Click Here

Karnataka PSI Sub-inspector Results 2019: Hey Guys, finally the Karnataka PSI Results of this year are out. Aspirants can check the Karnataka police Sub-inspector results from the KSP online portal ksponline.co.in. Firstly, the individuals must need the registration number to check Karnataka PSI Results 2019. Here is the direct link to get the PSI Merit List Selection list pdf within a fraction of seconds.

Karnataka PSI Results 2019 – Kar Police Exam Scorecard

Everything is set right to check the Karnataka State Police Department KSP Police Sub Inspector Results 2019. Today, the KSP has released the Sub-Inspector Exam Result at the official portal ksponline.co.in. Candidates who have attended the Karnataka Police Sub Inspector Exam 2019 are now eagerly waiting for the selection/merit list. Now, the waiting session is successfully over. Because now, the individuals can access the Karnataka Police Sub Inspector 2019 Merit list @ ksponline.co.in. Since many individuals can access the official site, there may be a chance of server issues. Hence, we are providing the direct link to get the PSI Merit List on this page.

ksponline.co.in Karnataka Police Results 2019

Examination aspirants of the KSP Sub Inspector exam can download the Karnataka Police SI Results 2019 selection/merit list. Earlier, the Department has come out with the official announcement stating that the results will release in the year 2019. Finally, with regards, the KSP has released the Karnataka Police Sub Inspector Results 2019, for the KSP Sub Inspector Exam 2019. What we have to keep in mind is “Registration number & date of birth”. because to check the KSP Police SI Results 2019 one should need these details. You can also check the Karnataka Police Sub Inspector Cutoff Marks from the below sections.

Karnataka State Police PSI Selection List/ Merit List

Organization Name  Karnataka State Police Department
Name of The Exam  Police Sub Inspector(SI)
Vacancies List  Various posts
Examination date December 2016
Official Website ksponline.co.in
Result Status  Release soon
Job Category Police Jobs
Category Sarkari Result

 KSP PSI Civil Cut off Merit List 2019 – ksponline.co.in

Category Cut Off Marks
General 40-45
Schedule Caste (SC) 33-38
Schedule Tribe(ST) 33-38
Backward Caste 38-42

Karnataka State Police Sub-Inspector Final Merit list is available on this page. On the behalf of the score, the officials have released the KSP PSI Cut off Marks in advance earlier. The individuals can have a glance at the category wise i.e., KSP SC ST OBC Merit List @ ksponline.co.in.

Steps to download KSP Police Sub Inspector Result 2019 Merit list/Selection list

  1. Af first to check the KSP Police Sub Inspector Result 2019, visit the official website ksponline.co.in
  2. Now, Find the KSP Police Sub Inspector Result 2019 Link.
  3. Later, enter the Registration Number/Date of Birth to check the Karnataka PSI Results merit list.
  4. Now, the KSP Police Sub Inspector Result 2019 will appear on the screen.
  5. Finally, Download and Save the copy of the PSI Merit List for the further rounds.

Click here to check the Karnataka Police SI Results 2019 Selection list

CISF Head Constable Result 2019 Announce Soon, Check Cut Off Marks, Merit List Here

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 04:44 AM PDT

CISF Head Constable Result 2019 @ www.cisf.gov.in | Get Direct link for CISF Head Constable 429 Post Result, Cut off Marks here: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officials will soon announce the CISF Head Constable Result in the month of October 2019 (Tentatively). So the candidates who have participated in the CISF Head Constable Exam 2019 can check and download your result from this page. To help the candidates, we will be updating the latest result link, and it will activate at the time of result announcement.

CISF Head Constable Result 2019 @ Check Here

CISF Head Constable Result 2019 Announce Soon, Check Cut Off Marks, Merit List HereThe Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officials have conducted the CISF Head Constable Exam to fill up 429 Head Constable Posts. So for this CISF Head Constable Recruitment, a huge number of applicants have been applied and successfully completed their written Examination. All those candidates now waiting to know their CISF Head Constable Exam Result. Here we will help you out with the Exam Result. Along with the Results we have provided some easy steps to download CISF Head Constable Result 2019. After the Result declaration, all the candidates must check with the Cut off Marks. So we have provided a direct link to check your CISF Head Constable Cut off 2019 from the below sections.

CISF Head Constable Exam Result 2019 – Details

CISF Head Constable 429 Post Result | Check Cut Off Marks, Merit List
Description Details
Organization Name Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
Post Name  Head Constable
Exam Name 429
Category Sarkari Result
Result Release Date October 2019 (Tentatively)
Selection Process Written Examination, PET, Medical Exam
Official Website www.cisf.gov.in

Candidates those who are waiting for the Head Constable Written Examination Results can get a direct link from the below table. Also, the applicants should clear the Written examination to attend the next two rounds of the Selection process. After the Written examination results, the CISF officials will announce the PET and Medical Exam Schedule on the official website. Along with the results, applicants can get the PET, Medical Exam Dates also from this page. So we advise the applicants to keep track on this page to get your required information. To know more details about the CISF Result 2019, participants must visit the official website.

CISF Head Constable Cut Off 2019

The CISF Head Constable Cut Off Marks 2019 will be decided by the officials of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The CISF Head Constable Cut Off Marks 2019 means the aspirants should score the minimum cut off marks to get qualified in the CISF Head Constable Exam 2019. Candidates who clear the cut off marks specified by the officials can move to the next level selection procedure.

The CISF Head Constable Merit List 2019 contains the names and register number of the aspirants who scored highest marks in the exam. The officials will release the CISF Head Constable Merit List 2019 in pdf format on the official website. So, applicants can check the from the official website @ www.cisf.gov.in.

How to check CISF Head Constable Exam Result 2019?

  1. Candidates must visit the official website of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) @ www.cisf.gov.in
  2. On the home page, CISF News section available.
  3. Find the CISF Head Constable Result 2019 link.
  4. A new page will open, there fill application number and date of birth details.
  5. The CISF Head Constable Result 2019 appears on the screen.
  6. Check the score obtained and download the result.

Direct link to download CISF Head Constable Result 2019

CISF Head Constable Result 2019 Click Here
Official Website Click Here

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Assam Police Result 2019 Announced, Check Assam Police Various Vacancies Final Result here

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 02:30 AM PDT

Assam Police Result 2019 Declared | Get Direct link for Assam Police LDA, Bench Assistant and Other Post Result@ slprbassam.in – Hello Dears!! The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) has recently announced the Assam Police Final Result on 20th September 2019. We are welcoming you all to check and download your results from the link provided below in the table. As per the announcement, the officials have declared the Result on Today. We advise the applicants to keep track on this page to get Assam Police Grade 3 Result 2019, Merit List and Cut off Marks.

Latest Update: The State Level Police Recruitment Board has announced Assam Police Final Result for LDA, bench assistant and typist, stenographer, data entry operator, and copyist on 20th September 2019. The result has been announced online, at slprbassam.in

Assam Police Result 2019 Announced @ slprbassam.in

Assam Police Result 2019 Announced, Check Assam Police Various Vacancies Final Result here All the candidates can get the Assam Police Final Result from the official website slprbassam.in result 2019. Along with this, we have updated the Assam Police Final Result link in the below table. Here we will help you out with your Cut off Marks. Also, applicants can just by clicking the below link to analyze your results easily. Most of the Candidates are interested in this result to get a job in Assam Police Recruitment Board. Here we have provided some steps to download your AP 3rd Grade Result on the official website. Along with this, we have provided a direct link from the bottom of the table.

Assam Police Exam Result 2019 – Overview

 Assam Police Grade 3 Result 2019
Description Details
Organization Name State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB)
Post Name  LDA, Bench Assistant and Typist, Stenographer, Data entry operator, and Copyist.
Category Sarkari Result
Exam Date 11th August 2019
Final Result Release Date 20th September 2019 – Link Available below
Official Website slprbassam.in

The Assam Police Ministerial Staff Exam 2019 for various contractual posts like UDA, Steno, LDA, Bench Assistant and Typist was conducted on 11 August 2019 at the exam centers decided by the Board. The candidates who have appeared for the Assam Police Ministerial Staff Exam 2019 can check from the official website of the Board and from the below link. Through releasing the Assam Police Ministerial Staff Exam Result 2019, the SLPRB released the Roll Number of candidates who have been shortlisted for the Practical / Computer Test – the next step of the selection process.

State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) had issued the advertisement for the recruitment of various Ministerial Staff of Foreigner’s Tribunals under the Government of Assam. Applicants those who are searching for the Assam Police ab Final Result can get the complete details from the above table. Here we have mentioned the Exam details, Result date, and the official website link slprbassam.in result.

How to check Assam Police Recruitment Result 2019?

  1. Candidates are required to go the homepage of the official website i.e. slprbassam.in.
  2. A candidate can also click on the direct link that is provided above.
  3. At the page, you have to search the link to check the result for the intended recruitment.
  4. Open the AP Recruitment Board link if you found to check the result.
  5. A list containing roll numbers of the candidates will appear in the form of pdf.
  6. Check the result with your roll number and proceed further for the next round.

Direct link to download Assam Police Result 2019

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UPSSSC Recruitment 2019 Notification – 904 Statistic Officer Vacancy | Online Application @ www.upsssc.gov.in

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 01:11 AM PDT

UPSSSC Recruitment 2019

UPSSSC Recruitment 2019 Notification   904 Statistic Officer Vacancy | Online Application @ www.upsssc.gov.inUPSSSC Recruitment Notification 2019 is here for 904 UPSSSC Job Vacancy. Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is inviting online application from the eligibles through Online mode. This UPSSSC notification was announced for 904  Assistant Research and Assistant Statistic Officer Posts. Eligible candidates can apply online for the UPSSSC Vacancy. Starting date to submit your online application forms is 19th September 2019 @ www.upsssc.gov.in.

Candidates who have completed O Level Diploma by DOEACC Society after post-graduation can try for the UPSSSC Recruitment. Application forms in a prescribed format can be submitted on or before 09th October 2019. Selected candidates for the UPSSSC Vacancy will be paid a good salary with grade pay. Aspirants submit the online application before the last date. Scroll Down to know whether you satisfy all the requirements for UPSSSC Vacancy

UPSSSC Recruitment Notification 2019 Details

Name of the Organisation Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Name of the Post Assistant Research Officer & Assistant Statistic Officer
Number of Vacancies 904
Mode of Application Online Mode
Starting Date to Apply  19th September 2019
Last Date to Apply  09th October 2019
Job Category UP Government Jobs
Job Location Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Official Website  www.upsssc.gov.in

UPSSSC Vacancy Details 2019

Name of the Post No.of. Vacancies
Assistant Research Officer (Statistics) 623
Assistant Statistics Officer 281
Total 904

UPSSSC Job Vacancy 2019 – Department Wise

Name of the Department Number of Vacancies
Assistant Research Officer (Statistics)
Director-General, Family Welfare, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 620
Chief Engineer, Minor Irrigation Department, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 01
Director-General, Institutional Finance, Insurance and Insurance Directorate General Project, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 02
Assistant Statistics Officer
Director Earth and Number Division, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 225
Chief Town and Country Planner, Town and Country Planner, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 29
Director Matsya, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 09
 Director-General Tourist, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 02
Commissioner and Registrar, Cooperatives, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 08
Additional Director, National Savings, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 08
Total 904

UPSSSC Eligibility 2019 for Statistics Officer Job Vacancy

UPSSSC Educational Qualification:

  • Post Graduate in Mathematics/ Math Statics/ Commerce/ Economics from recognized University/ Institution.
  •  ‘O’ Level Diploma by DOEACC Society from recognized University/ Institution.
  • Possess Hindi knowledge in Devnagari font.

UPSSSC Age Limit:

  • Minimum Age Limit – 18 Years
  • Maximum Age Limit – 40 Years

UPSSSC Job Salary:

  • Basic Pay – Rs. 9300 – Rs. 34,800/-
  • Grade Pay – Rs. 4200/-

Application Fee:

  • Pay the Application Fee through Online mode Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking/ SBI E Challan.
 Category Application Fee  Online Processing Fee Total 
UR Rs. 160/- Rs. 25/- Rs. 185/-
OBC
SC  Rs. 70/- Rs. 25/- Rs. 95/-
ST
PH Rs. 25/- Rs. 25/-

UPSSSC Selection Process 2019:

  • Written Examination.
  • Interview.

How to Apply Online for UPSSSC Recruitment 2019?

  1. Click on UPSSSC Recruitment official Notification pdf provided below
  2. Download the pdf and read the given instructions carefully
  3. Ensure that you fulfill all the requirements
  4. Now, click on Apply online link for UPSSSC Vacancy.
  5. Enter all necessary details such as your name, DOB, mail ID, mobile number, educational qualification, & others.
  6. Attach scanned copies of certificates.
  7. Pay prescribed application fee for UPSSSC Vacancy.
  8. Finally, hit on the submit button to complete your UPSSSC application process.

Important Dates for UPSSSC Vacancy 2019

Starting Date to Apply Online  19th September 2019
  Closing  Date to Apply Online 09th October 2019

Important Links for UPSSSC Careers 2019

Official Notification Pdf   Download Here
Apply Online Link Click Here
Official Website  Click Here

About Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)

At first, the administration of the province of Uttar Pradesh built up a commission for the determination of subordinate administrations through a 1988 mandate, which was later supplanted by a 1988 Law No. 7, which accommodated direct enrollment to all predetermined “C” bunch positions. for the counsel. The legislature of the State through a notice in this name. The Committee has additionally been approved to look in line with any administrative authority, organization or organization that has a place with or is constrained by the Government for such enlisting in situations under this power.

The Commission had a legitimate substance other than the administration. Along these lines, on May 31, 1990, the past Board of Directors broke up and turned into a commission made out of a president and up to five individuals. Moreover, the Law of the Subordinate Services Selection Commission of Uttar Pradesh, 1993 (Amendment) was authorized to characterize/adjust the states of administration of the President and the individuals from the Commission. With this revision, the commission was changed into an administrative division.

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Gujarat High Court Result 2019 Released – Check GHC Class IV Selection List here

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 01:05 AM PDT

Gujarat High Court Result 2019 – Dear Applicants!! Gujarat High Court has announced the results for various Posts. We have dedicated this page to update Gujarat High Court Result 2019, so applicants can get all your GHC Results. We are here to help you out to download and check your Results. As we know, those who have appeared for the Examination may wait for the Result. All the Candidates can get the result from the official website i.e, gujarathighcourt.nic.in. HoweverApplicants can get the direct link to download the Gujarat High Court Result in this article.

Gujarat High Court Result 2019

Exam Name Result Release Date Gujarat High Court Result Link
Gujarat High Court Result 2019 Released   Check GHC Class IV Selection List here Class IV (Peon) 20th September 2019 Class IV (Peon) Selection List
Gujarat High Court Result 2019 Released   Check GHC Class IV Selection List here Bailiff /Process Server 19th September 2019 GHC Bailiff /Process Server Result
Civil Judge 31st August 2019 GHC Civil Judge Mains Result
English Stenographer Grade-III 16th August 2019 English Stenographer Grade-III Skill Test Result
Gujarati Stenographer Grade-II  17th July 2019 Gujarati Stenographer Skill Test Result

Gujarat High Court Class IV (Peon) Result 2019 Declared @ gujarathighcourt.nic.in | Gujarat High Court has announced the Class IV various Vacancies selection list on 20th September 2019. Those candidates who have appeared for the Document verification process can check and download your selection list from the below link. Here we have provided a direct link to download your result.

Gujarat High Court Class IV (Peon) Result 2019

Organization Name Gujarat High Court
Post Name Class IV
Number of Posts  1149
Category Sarkari Result
Document Verification Date 27 to 30th April 2019 & 01 to 04th May 2019
Result Date 20th September 2019
Official Website  gujarathighcourt.nic.in
Gujarat High Court Class IV (Peon) Result 2019 – Click Here

Gujarat High Court Bailiff Result 2019 Declared @ gujarathighcourt.nic.in | Process Server Cut Off, Merit List: Gujarat High Court officials released the Gujarat HC Bailiff /Process Server Result 2019 on 19th September 2019. Moreover, the officials had conducted the main exam for 129 Bailiff /Process Server Posts on 19th August 2018. Students can check the Gujarat High Court Result 2019 for Bailiff /Process Server from the link given at the below table.

Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Mains Result 2019

Organization Name Gujarat High Court
Post Name Bailiff /Process Server
Number of Posts  129
Category Sarkari Result
Exam Date 19th August 2018
Result Date 19th September 2019
Official Website  gujarathighcourt.nic.in
Gujarat HC Bailiff /Process Server Result 2019 – Click Here

Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Mains Result 2019 – As per the notification from the Gujarat High Court, they have announced the 124 vacancies for the Civil Judge post. A huge number of applicants have applied for the post and appeared for the Gujarat High Court Civil Judge exam 2019 on 5th May 2019. Those candidates waiting for their results now, and Gujarat High Court finally announced the Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Mains Result on 31st August 2019. Applicants can click the direct link to check and download your results. Moreover, All the Candidates can get the result from the official website i.e, gujarathighcourt.nic.in

Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Mains Result 2019

Organization Name Gujarat High Court
Post Name Civil Judge
Number of Posts  124
Category Sarkari Result
Preliminary Exam Date 5th May 2019
Preliminary Result Date 25th June 2019
GHC Civil Judge Mains Result Release Date 31st August 2019
Official Website  gujarathighcourt.nic.in
Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Mains Result 2019 – Click Here
Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Result 2019 – Click Here

English Stenographer Grade-III Skill Test Result 2019 – Gujarat High Court has announced the English Stenographer Grade-II (Class-II) Result 2019 on 16th August 2019. Applicants those who have appeared for this English Stenographer Skill Test can check and download the results from the below link. We have provided a quick link to access your Results. Applicants can click the direct link to check and download your results. Moreover, All the Candidates can get the result from the official website i.e, gujarathighcourt.nic.in

English Stenographer Grade – III Skill Test Result 2019

Organization Name Gujarat High Court
Post Name Gujarati Stenographer Grade-III (Class-III)
Number of Posts  276
Category Sarkari Result
Date for Stenography/ Skill Test 25th November 2018
Result Date 16th August 2019
Official Website gujarathighcourt.nic.in
English Stenographer Grade – III Skill Test Result 2019 – Click Here

Gujarati Stenographer Grade II Skill Test Result 2019 – Gujarat High Court has announced the Gujarati Stenographer Grade-II (Class-II) Result 2019 on 17th July 2019. Applicants those who have appeared for this Gujarati Stenographer Skill Test can check and download the results from the below link. We have provided a quick link to access your Results. Applicants can click the direct link to check and download your results. Moreover, All the Candidates can get the result from the official website i.e, gujarathighcourt.nic.in

Gujarati Stenographer Skill Test Result 2019

Organization Name Gujarat High Court
Post Name Gujarati Stenographer Grade-II (Class-II)
Number of Posts  45
Category Sarkari Result
Date for Stenography/ Skill Test 10th March 2019
Result Date 17th July 2019
Official Website gujarathighcourt.nic.in
Gujarati Stenographer Skill Test Result 2019 – Click Here

The High Court of Gujarat has finally published the List of Candidates who have secured 50% or More Marks in Preliminary Examination for the post of Civil Judge. The preliminary examination is to filter more candidates and predict the right applicants. This is the time to check your preliminary examination results and prepare for the Main Exam. Here on this site, we have provided the Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Exam Papers, Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Syllabus and others. By using these exam papers, Syllabus applicants can get an idea to crack the Gujarat High Court Civil Judge exam 2019.

The Cut Off Marks for the GHC Civil Judge Exam are decided as per the details of the level of the Exam, a number of individuals attempted the exam, a number of vacancies for the civil judge post, previous year cut off marks. Therefore, the Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Exam Cut Off 2019 is the minimum marks a candidate should secure in an examination.

Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Exam Merit list 2019

Aspirants whoever appeared for the Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Written Test can check their Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Merit List from this post and the PDF is attached at the bottom of this page. After knowing the Merit list and the Result, the candidate will get a clear idea of their status in the examination and they can prepare for the further rounds of the Selection Process for the post of Gujarat High Court Civil Judge. The Top priority candidates scored highest marks are listed in the Merit List and those are invited for further rounds.

Steps to check Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Result

  1. Visit the official website of High Court of Gujarat i.e, gujarathighcourt.nic.in
  2. In the home page, New update will be displayed on your screen
  3. Click on the List of Candidates who have secured 50% or More Marks in Preliminary Examination Result link
  4. A new page will be open with a pdf file, Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Exam Result 2019 pdf
  5. Applicants can check the results with name & seat no
  6. Download or take a print out of the file further reference.

Important links to download Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Exam Result 2019

Download Gujarat High Court Result 2019 Click Here
Official Website Click Here

BSF Constable Admit Card 2019 – Download BSF Exam Hall Ticket @ bsf.nic.in

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 12:37 AM PDT

BSF Constable Tradesman Call Letter 2019 – The Force is yet to release the call letter for the post of Constable Tradesman. Hence, the admit card will be available soon on its official portal to download. The exam date for the BSF Constable Tradesman will be declared and other exam details will be printed on the BSF Constable Admit Card.

BSF Constable Admit Card 2019   Download BSF Exam Hall Ticket @ bsf.nic.in

BSF Constable Tradesman Admit Card – Overview

Description Details
Name of the Board Border Security Force
Name of the Exam BSF Constable Tradesman Exam
Exam Date Available Soon
Category Admit card
Admit Card Release Date Available Soon
Official website bsf.nic.in
BSF Constable Tradesman Hall Ticket 2019 – Download Here

BSF Constable Admit Card 2019-20: Border Security Force is yet to update the Admit Card on its official website. Hence, Candidates who are going to attend the examination can download the admit card from the below-provided link. Hence, the board will announce the exam date on its official website. The board will release the exam date in region wise. Likewise, the board will release the admit card in the region-wise. Candidates can update about the hall ticket details from the Official Website.

BSF Admit Card 2019

Candidates who applied for the post of constable in Border Security Force will get the admit card on its official website. All the eligibilities must and should check the admit card downloading process and download the admit card for the sake of grabbing the Government Job opportunity. Hence, Candidates are allowed to download the hall ticket if only they are eligible to get placed in Border Security Force. The board will announce the BSF Call Letter 2019 in soon.

BSF Group C Admit Card – Overview

Description Details
Name of the Board Border Security Force
Name of the Exam BSF Constable Written Exam
Exam Date 04th August 2019
Category Admit card
Admit Card Release Date Available Soon
Official website bsf.nic.in

 Details on BSF Constable Admit Card 2019-20

BSF Admit Card download will be made possible by filling all the mandatory details in that. Thus, Aspirants can get the admit card through Online Mode. Moreover, Candidates will not be issued with any hard copy of the admit card. Its examiner’s responsibility to download the BSF Admit Card by their own. Read all the details in the admit card after filling that. Get your BSF Constable Admit Card before the exam date to participate in the examination.

  • Candidate’s Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Exam Venue and Address
  • Exam Timing
  • Date of examinations

BSF Constable Written Exam 2019

The board will conduct the exam to recruit the applicants. The exam will be held on 04th August 2019. Moreover, Candidates should qualify the exam conducted by the board. Hence, after clearing the written exam candidates have to clear all the selection rounds. Candidates have to qualify the upcoming rounds,

  • Physical Measurement Test
  • Physical Efficiency Test
  • Documentation
  • Medical Examination

Candidates can get the written exam pattern from here. Read it thoroughly to get an idea about the written exam. Candidates can go through the syllabus to get more information about the BSF Constable Written Examination.

  • The Written examination will be of Objective Type.
  • Total Marks will be as 100 Marks.
  • Time Duration will be of 2 Hours.
  • The Question Paper will be based on the mentioned Educational Qualification.

{BSF Constable Group C Exam Notice 2019 – Download Here}

 Important Things to Download BSF Hall Ticket 2019

Download and carry the admit card along with the needed documents to the exam hall. Candidates can now get the admit card from the below link. Here, we have attached the direct link to download the BSF Call Letter once it is released by the board. To take down the exam, Aspirants must carry all the required documents along with them.

  • Original Photograph
  • Voter Card
  • Pan Card
  • Employee ID
  • College ID
  • PAN Card
  • Passport
  • Driving License
  • Any other ID proof issued by a Gazetted Officer
  • Bank Pass Book with the photograph

 How to Download BSF Constable Admit Card 2019-20?

  1. Visit the “BSF Admit Card 2019”
  2. Enter the Login details.
  3. Click on to the Submit Button.
  4. A Call Letter page will arise on the screen.
  5. Enter all the valid details in that.
  6. Check once for the clear view of the details you entered.
  7. Now go to the Download option to get the Admit Card.
  8. Take a photocopy of it.

 Direct Links to Download BSF Hall Ticket 2019-20

BSF Constable Admit Card Download Here
Official Website Click Here

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The Texas event is an attempt to showcase the magnitude, prosperity and reach of this community as well as Prime Minister Modi's political connect with them.It is the third aspect, of turning potential into reality, where there has been unexpected sluggishness. Modi is, perhaps, the first Indian PM who views a strong US relationship as a benefit, not a disadvantage, in electoral terms. Yet by 2018, a drift had set into the relationship, almost making it seem like the two countries were arraigned against each other.The tension over trade multiplied, even though issues which dotted that conversation accounted for very little in numbers. While US exports to India grew by about 29% in 2018, roughly two-and-a-half times faster than Indian exports to the US, the inability to find a resolution to a bunch of tariff issues involving dairy goods, medical devices and ICT items led to the US withdrawing GSP (generalised system of preferences) benefits to Indian entities.These were compounded by differences over India's e-commerce policy and data localisation issues. That row has escalated into a whole debate on free flow of data, resulting in a further widening of the gap.If this wasn't enough, the US started courting Pakistan because it needed help talking to the Taliban to strike a deal that will enable President Donald Trump to reduce American troop commitments in Afghanistan. Suddenly, it appeared Islamabad had fresh leverage in Washington as it pitched for Trump's intervention on Kashmir.This was also the period when Trump heaped praise on Chinese President Xi Jinping with the hope of striking a trade deal with Beijing. When posited against the tough talk on India and withdrawal of GSP benefits, the overall picture appeared grim.The differences weren't as big as they were being made out to be. The fix on trade was always possible, but somehow the channels of communication weren't working. Arguments led to quarrels rather than resolution of problems. As a result, India found US shifting its stance on granting an exemption to the purchase of S-400 missile defence system from Russia. Gradually, an environment of doubt and suspicion set in as bureaucracies on both sides failed to arrest the drift.The fact is, these issues turned problematic due to mismanagement, and not because of any big picture shift. If anything, the big picture held good despite these challenges. The US stood with India against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, getting the United Nations Security Council to sign off on a statement that for the first time acknowledged an attack on armed troops in the Kashmir Valley (Pulwama) as an act of terrorism. And in that context, it also recognised India's right to take counter-terror retaliatory measures in the form of the Balakot strikes.PM Modi began his second term with an approach to resolve these irritants that had acquired exaggerated prominence in the relationship as was evident when he met Trump in Osaka and later in Biarritz. His visit, thus, must aim at catapulting the relationship from this management phase to a more productive, somewhat creative, phase.There is a need to get ambitious. Perhaps trade challenges could be approached differently. Exploring a preferential tariff arrangement for a basket of American goods might be one option.Instead of getting into what weapon system to buy or not from Russia, a better approach would be to scale up bilaterally and look at bigger Make in India options, especially since India is now an STA-1 (Strategic Trade Authorization) country like Japan and Korea.In defence, the US has secured $18 billion worth of contracts from India in the last decade. Highend, expensive purchases, like the armed Sea Guardian drones, are in the pipeline. So, business has flourished in favour of the US and may be now it is time for long-term investments.As Modi reaches the US, there is already a setback in Trump's outreach to Taliban, China is nowhere close to working out a trade deal and the strategic pendulum is nearly back to where India wants it. And there is a reason for that. American domestic politics won't allow any president or party to compromise on countering both terrorism and the Chinese economic onslaught.Therein lies the opportunity for India. The challenge for Modi is to convert this into a game-changing, strategic moment for India, like China did in the 1970s and the 1980s amid Cold War rivalry.

FM's mega plans for a quick fix may fall short

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Readers should recall a tale from their childhood while debating the corporate tax rate. Once a wolf found itself with a bone stuck in its throat that no amount of huffing or puffing or gagging could bring out.It pleaded for help and a crane came to its rescue. The crane put its beak into the wolf 's gaping mouth, thrust it all the way down into the throat and pulled the obstruction out. As the wolf began to walk away without a backward glance at the crane, the bird exclaimed, "Not even a word of thanks, leave alone a reward!" At this, the wolf turned around and said, "Look, you'd put your head into my mouth, you should thank me for not biting it off." The government expects the industry to be grateful that it has graciously reduced the corporate tax rate.OECD, the club of rich countries, does many useful statistical services, one of which is compiling data on taxes among the major nations of the world. India has the distinction of having the highest rate of corporate tax in the world: 48.3% before the latest reform, including the tax a company pays on the dividends it distributes. Ideally, dividends should be taxed in the hands of the shareholder.Over three-fifths (58 jurisdictions) of the 94 in the OECD database had statutory tax rates greater than or equal to 30% in 2000; it was less than one-fifth (18 jurisdictions) in 2018.The general trend around the world has been to bring down the burden of corporate tax. In India, the effective tax rate went up from 23.22% in 2013-14, the last full year for which the UPA managed the fisc, to 29.49% for 2017-18, and even higher today, before the tax cuts. The latest announcement brings the rate down to 25.17%, still higher than the level in 2013-14, not counting the dividend distribution tax, which went up from 10% to 15%.The revenue from corporate tax was 3.56% of GDP in India for 2018-19. The share of direct taxes, including personal income tax, was 6.4% of GDP. Regressive indirect taxes still account for more than 60% of all tax collections in India, including by the states.A tax is called direct or indirect, depending on whether the taxpayer can shift the tax to someone else. If you have to pay income tax at the rate of 30% plus surcharge, if any, you have to pay it, you cannot make anyone else bear the tax. In the case of taxes on commodities, customs duty or GST, the tax is levied on the seller but it is passed down the chain of sales till it reaches the end consumer, who ends up bearing the tax.Mukesh Ambani and his driver pay the same amount of tax when each buys a box of matches. Indirect taxes will take up a larger share of the disposable income of the poor than it will of the rich. That is why these taxes are regressive and should be a lesser source of revenue than direct taxes, whose higher marginal rates on higher incomes have an element of progressivity built-in.However, corporate tax is non-transferable only in a formal sense. Companies look for a post-tax rate of return. They can calibrate their pricing to take into account a high rate of corporate tax, thereby passing on the burden of high corporate tax to the consumer. The only way this can be prevented is if the market is very competitive, eliminating the luxury of raising prices above the competition. In India, thanks to high levels of protection, which has steadily gone up under this government, it is entirely possible to pass on the burden of high tax to consumers by raising prices, in a variety of goods and services.Therefore, it makes sense to have low, uniform rates of import duty, and low rates of corporate tax comparable to those in other, similarly placed economies. The statutory rate is 20% in a number of Asian countries, 17% in Singapore, although it is 25% in China, without taking into account various allowances that would be available to bring the effective rate of tax down.The most exciting part of the new tax proposals is the lowering of the tax rate to 15% (effectively 17.01%) for manufacturing companies incorporated after October 1, 2019. But why limit this to manufacturing companies, when the share of services is gaining ground in the economy with every passing day? John Deere, American tractor maker, has so much software in its machines now that it argues that when it sells a tractor, it is effectively licensing use of that tractor and does not part with the authority to carry out repairs, which it says cannot be left to anyone but its own engineers. If a tractor is a machine-as-aservice, what quite is manufacture? Should India's tax structure look to the future or to other countries' past, in which they made it to assorted manufacturing supply chains?Will the tax cuts now suffice to reverse the ongoing economic slowdown? That calls for sustained investment. The loan melas that banks have been ordered to carry out (never mind the promise to make banks board-run) will put some purchasing power in rural hands. But for that to result in a sustained boom, investment in infrastructure must pick up. That calls for fixing the broken financial mediation mechanism — banks burdened by bad loans, tottering non-banking financial companies & a dysfunctional debt market — and for the government to start releasing payment for the work done for it, besides a new, healthy model of public-private-partnership in big projects. Tax cuts are good news, but hold on a bit before you start jumping for joy.

Is India prepared for a life without plastic?

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The first thing you notice about the waste-collection centre is the absence of stink you associate with mounds of garbage. That's because this municipal corporation facility at Malad in suburban Mumbai is only for segregated dry waste.It's around noon on a weekday and two trucks, which have collected rubbish from around the neighbourhood, are being unloaded as a third one pulls in. There's everything from a mattress to a travel bag in the trash that was dumped here a few days ago.Three workers look for recyclable plastic in the refuse, including packaged water bottles and soft drink bottles, and shampoo and handwash containers, which will later be sent to a recycling unit. These plastics are shredded and turned into clothing, toys and trash cans, among others. But there is a lot of plastic here that cannot be recycled & the most common is multilayered plastic (MLP) packaging, used for chips, biscuits, chocolates, etc. 71237317 MLP, along with thin grocery bags, straws, cups, glasses and cotton buds, among others, are called single-use or disposable plastics. Water bottles are used only once in advanced economies but in India they are often reused; nine out of ten of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles are recycled in India. In June 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would eliminate single-use plastics by 2022. Canada and the European Union have since said they would get rid of some single-use plastics by 2021. 71237327 Modi reiterated his position last month when he called for the first big step in the fight against disposable plastic to be taken on October 2, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Since that statement, there has been a lot of speculation on whether the government will ban or announce a phasing out of some single-use plastics on that day.How hard will it be to implement a plastic ban? What will it mean for businesses and consumers? Will they find a way around it? According to Reuters, the government could ban six items, including bags, cups, straws and certain sachets. Another news report pegged the number of items to be outlawed at twice as many. These reports have pushed industry lobbies to issue statements highlighting the adverse impact of a ban and to take out advertisements in newspapers in defence of plastic. 71237333 "If an industry has been operating following all the rules, you cannot suddenly say that its products will be banned," says Anil Reddy Vennam, whose Hyderabad-based firm Nayastrap manufactures stretch film used to cover boxes and foods . 71237337 India's plastic-processing industry has over 30,000 units and an annual turnover of Rs 2.25 lakh crore, according to the All India Plastic Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA). The industry also employs over 4 million people. The government will have to carefully weigh the impact of a ban, in terms of plant closures and job losses, at a time of economic downturn.The Big TrashThere are few materials as versatile as plastic, most of which is made from oil, natural gas and coal. It makes packaged foods last longer on store shelves and withstand extreme temperatures while being transported. Packaging accounts for a third of India's plastic consumption, according to Ficci, an industry body. And 70 per cent of plastic packaging is turned into waste in a short span, as per a report by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. 71237341 India generated 26,000 tonnes per day (TPD) of plastic waste in 2017-18, the latest year for which data is available, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Of that, 15,600 TPD, or 60 per cent , was recycled. The rest ended up as litter on roads, in landfills or in streams. Uncollected plastic waste poses a huge threat to species on land and in water.Around eight million tonnes of plastic waste enter the ocean every year. The river Ganga alone took 1.15 lakh tonnes of plastic into the ocean in 2015, second only to China's Yangtze, according to a research paper published in Nature Communications magazine. 71237344 It's also common to see garbage being burnt on the sides of roads, adding to our cities' air-pollution woes. Some plastics take hundreds of years to decompose. That means a polyethelene shopping bag made in 1965, the year it was patented by a Swedish company, could still be at a landfill or in the ocean. 71237352 India's plastic recycling rate is 60 per cent , three times higher than the global average of 20 per cent , and India's per capita plastic consumption — at 11 kg in 2014-15 — is less than half the global average of 28 kg. In 2016, India said it wanted to increase the per capita plastic use to 20 kg by 2022. Since half the plastic now produced is meant to be used only once, India has to figure out what plastic it wants to use and ban — and how it will recycle all that trash. Use & ReuseA key step in that direction was Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, which were amended last year. As part of EPR, producers, importers and brand owners — like fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and pharma companies — are supposed to take back the plastic waste generated by their products, with the help of waste-management companies like Ahmedabad-based Nepra Resource Management. Nepra works with the likes of Nestle, PepsiCo and Colgate to collect plastic waste from collection centres like the one at Malad in Mumbai. 71237358 Nepra transports around 70-80 million tonnes of plastic, most of which is MLP, from the facility to cement kilns in Dhar in Madhya Pradesh, 570 km north-east, every month. MLP is hard to recycle since it has multiple types of plastic, aluminium and, in some cases, paper. So it is used as an alternative for fossil fuels in cement kilns.Sandeep Patel, cofounder of Nepra, says that despite MLP being non-recyclable, the government cannot ban it since there is no alternative yet . 71237363 "Companies are trying to shift to single-polymer packaging, which would make it recyclable." Global FMCG giants Unilever and Nestlé plan to have 100 per cent recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025.Hindustan Unilever, the Indian arm of Unilever, collected and disposed of more than 20,000 tonnes of MLP waste in partnership with nonprofits and startups in more than 30 cities across India, and plans to expand it to more cities, says a company spokesperson. PepsiCo plans to have 100 per cent recovery of its MLP in India by 2021.The ChallengeWhile India is one of 63 countries with EPR, its guidelines for the same continue to be vague, says Roshan Miranda, cofounder of Hyderabad-based Waste Ventures. "There isn't much clarity on how much of single-use plastic a company puts out needs to be taken back by it," he says. Afroz Shah, a lawyer and environmental activist known for his beach clean-up drive in Mumbai, concurs. "There is no mechanism to implement EPR." Around 95 per cent of the trash he and his volunteers pick up on beaches is disposable plastic. 71237369 Even if the government chooses to ban certain plastics, there is a big question mark on how effective it will be. "Plastic is cheap and convenient, and as long as there is demand for it, people are going to manufacture it," says Abhijit Bangar, Nagpur's municipal commissioner.A national ban will have to be enforced by local bodies. Bangar says that unlike urban local bodies, gram panchayats may not have the resources to do routine checks on plastic use. Maharashtra is among the 23 states that have fully or partially banned plastic bags, but that has not stopped people from using them. 71237377 Moreover, the fact that five years after Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Mission, only 56 per cent of our urban solid waste is processed and only two-thirds of the wards have 100 per cent segregation of waste at source shows that implementing a plastic ban is going to be far from easy.There is also no clear evidence that curbs on plastic use have the desired results. A 2018 analysis by the United Nations Environment Programme of bans and levies on plastic bags and Styrofoam in 60 countries found that there was not enough data available on their impact in half the cases. In 30 per cent of cases, there was a drop in usage of those products, but in 20 per cent , there was little to no impact. Emails sent to the Environment Ministry did not elicit a response. 71237389 A ban would most likely target plastic cutlery, straws, cups and glasses, which, Miranda says, are mostly made by the unorganised segment. Ram Vilas Paswan, Union minister for food and consumer affairs, recently told ET that plastic bottles for water will stay till an affordable alternative is found. But there have been reports that the government could put an end to 200 ml water bottles. The airline Vistara in July decided to stop giving small water bottles on its flights; state-owned Air India will soon follow suit. 71237398 Besides airlines and FMCG companies, ecommerce and food-delivery firms also have to reduce the use of plastic in their deliveries. Walmartowned Flipkart plans to eliminate single-use plastics by March 2021. Its competitor Amazon aims to do the same by June 2020. But if India decides to ban them in October, the companies will have to advance their deadlines. "We are aggressively developing plastic-free alternatives for packaging mailers, bubble bags, stretch wrap and tape used in packaging," says Akhil Saxena, vice-president of customer fulfilment at Amazon India. Only around 7 per cent of the packaging material at its fulfilment centres is single-use, and 95 per cent of its deliveries do not carry the invoice in plastic. 71237404 Food delivery company Swiggy says it helps the restaurants it works with find eco-friendly packaging alternatives to plastic, like paper and glass. Flipkart did not respond to ET Magazine's questions nor did Zomato. Besides the most obvious plastic items like bags and cutlery, there is the cigarette butt, which one does not often think of as plastic. The butts have filters made of a plastic called cellulose acetate; this can be recycled by mixing it with other polymers into shipping pallets and benches.The cigarette butt is the most commonly found litter on beaches and in rivers and lakes. A global coastal clean-up drive in 2018 found 5.7 million of them. Questions sent to ITC, India's largest cigarette maker, went unanswered. 71237421 Environmental considerations were not a factor in the decision-making of many companies till recently. But chief executives are now being forced by governments, investors, customers and activists to be more responsible. "Companies will have to start thinking of the real cost of products in Rs 1-2 sachets," says Shah. While those living in slums do not have much of an option in how they discard their waste, companies are taking an informed call on the plastic packaging they use, he adds. However, banning smaller-size packets of chips, chocolates and shampoos means taking those products out of the reach of millions of consumers and giving up a sizeable chunk of the market. Clearly, it's not an easy choice for companies. 71237427 There are efforts underway to make sustainable alternatives commercially viable. The past few years have seen a lot of starch-based substitutes for conventional plastic, but there are still concerns over how long they take to break down once they are discarded. Bamboo-handle toothbrushes and edible seaweed packaging are becoming more popular, but they are still not used at scale. The next few years will likely see some of these products being adopted by the masses, but plastic is very much here to stay.While restricting the production and use of some harmful plastics in a phased manner is essential, equally crucial is figuring out how to handle our plastic waste better. When even parts of India's financial capital, Mumbai, do not segregate dry and wet waste, not much can be said of our smaller cities and towns, which are hardly prepared to handle the surge in refuse. But the biggest challenge when it comes to the use and disposal of plastic is changing behaviours. 71237430

A peek into India's plan for private trains

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The Indian Railways (IR) is set to embark on a new journey by embracing private passenger trains and divesting its near-total monopoly. The plan, as it stands now, is ambitious enough to change the very landscape of the railway network and alter the government-run transporter's basic tenet of overarching control on trains, tracks and manpower.People might soon have the option to travel on a swanky private train instead of waiting for the one operated by the government transport behemoth to arrive at the platform. The concept of waiting list for tickets might also become history in at least some routes as there would be more trains, if the IR's plans are implemented.In New Delhi's Rail Bhawan, the IR is getting ready with a set of bidding documents to invite private train operators — including global players — to run trains and fix their own fares in 150 routes. The blueprint, seen by ET Magazine, sets the deadline of late 2020 for awarding the contracts so that the new train-sets can hit the tracks by 2023-24. 71237943 Private companies already operate and run container trains in India. But passenger operations have been the preserve of the IR. The plan to allowing private players in passenger operations won't be a piecemeal exercise, going by the IR's plans. Private operators might even be allowed to bring in their own loco-drivers, though with a caveat that the drivers will have to be certified by the IR for security and safety reasons."The railways will have 150 private trains, to begin with," says Railway Board Chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav in an exclusive interview with ET Magazine on the introduction of private trains. "We will run those in Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors and also in other viable stretches. There will be a regulator to decide on disputes on routes, fares et al."The operators will be allowed to either import coaches and locomotives or to get those on lease from the IR, he adds.ET Magazine also spoke with two other senior officers connected with the development to understand the nitty-gritty of the groundbreaking initiative of the transport behemoth — the fourth largest in terms of network (68,000 route-km) after the US, China and Russia. The IR, the officials say, will take a haulage charge from the private operators for using its platforms, tracks, signalling and other infrastructure. Electricity charge will be calculated separately so as to give incentives to operators who bring in new-age trains that consume less power.There is no clarity as yet on which global railway operators are showing interests in running train in India. The IR hasn't publicly spelt out the conditions for the private entry. But a back-of-the-envelope calculation shows the initiative may straightway fetch the IR Rs 16,000 crore in private investments. If, as Yadav says, 150 private trains are introduced and each has 16 coaches, it would make 2,400 coaches in total. Assuming each coach costs Rs 6.5-7 crore, according to industry estimate, the IR should be able to attract Rs 15,600-16,800 crore in private investments.The IR's latest train — Vande Bharat, or Train 18 as it was earlier called — has 16 coaches. It was manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) under the Make in India banner and was inaugurated on February 15. The semi-high speed train can reach 160 km an hour, had automatic sliding doors and other latest technologies that set it apart. Though it received wide publicity, the train faced criticism for consuming more electricity. It also sparked differences between the Indian Railways' electrical and mechanical wings over issues related to weight and other specifications.The private trains will most likely be run by a consortium of train operators, rolling-stock suppliers and investors, says Harsh Dhingra, a management consultant who had earlier served as chief country representative of Bombardier in India. Else it might be difficult to get the technical, operational and financial expertise together for a successful operation. "A supplier like Bombardier can at best be a part of a special purpose vehicle, but the lead has to be taken by a train operator," Dhingra adds. 71237956 Deutsche Bahn AG (Germany), SNCF (France), MTR (Singapore), Virgin Trains (UK), First (UK) and Renfe (Spain) are among the famous train operators across the world.The IR is likely to allow public sector train companies, like SNCF, to take part in the bidding.The government had on its part, as was articulated by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal in the Lok Sabha last month, said it would place private trains under the larger bracket of public-private partnership. After all, tracks, signalling, stations and other infrastructure will continue to be with the IR. And the government won't give away its existing trains to private players.Dhingra also anticipates Indian companies directly or indirectly connected to railway networks — for example, Tata, Adani and Larson and Tubro — may join the bandwagon. The India managing director of Talgo, Spain-based high-speed passenger train maker, Subrat Nath says he has been receiving enquiries from Indian companies on a possible tie-up. "Our company is bullish on India. If the Indian Railways offers buzzing routes for private operators, why not? We would like to be part of a consortium and bid for it. We feel the early birds will have profitable businesses." He adds that Talgo India has the potential to grow bigger than its parent company, Talgo Spain. The IR has tested Talgo trains on its tracks, but the Spanish train manufacturer is yet to make any business from India. For private operators, the key to profit will be through routes and time slots. They will have to get routes that have heavy passenger traffic but ensure there are no delays, for quick turnaround of trains.As it stands today, the IR may bid out several routes and time slots in the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Kolkata corridors for private players, apart from handpicking other viable routes such as Bengaluru-Chennai, Bengaluru-Mysuru, Secunderabad-Vizag, Nagpur-Secunderabad and Howrah-Vizag, according to officials in the know. 71237981 The selection of routes won't be random. IR has estimated that both the eastern and western dedicated freight corridors (DFCs) — connecting mainly Delhi and Kolkata and Delhi and Mumbai — would be ready by December 2021. That means, 90% of the freight traffic on the existing corridors, which carry passengers and freight, will shift to the DFCs, where 120 trains will run daily at 70-80 km per hour, up from 40 now. Also, in the next four years, the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Kolkata passenger corridors will be upgraded for trains to run at 160 kmph, from 130 now. The cabinet has given approval to upgrade the tracks. So, by 2023-24, the IR will need a large number of semi-high-speed trains to fill up the void in the passenger corridor.The private operators are expected to play a role here. An IR official says busy routes other those in the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Kolkata corridors too need to be put out for bidding to woo big train operators. After all, bigger players will enter into the Indian railway market only if they see volumes. The initiative makes sound financial logic for the IR, as private trains will not erode money from its exchequer.There is no doubt that the IR's financial health continues to be a concern. Its earnings have not improved. Besides, 63% of its expenditure is now incurred on account of salary and other allowances (40%) and pension (23%), according to the budget estimate of 2019-20. Fuel accounts for 15%.No wonder, the operating ratio of the IR was 96.2% in 2018-19, which is marginally better than 98.4% in 2017-18. That means, the IR uses more than Rs 96 of every Rs 100 it earns for its day-to-day expenses. This leaves aside virtually nothing to re-invest.Given this situation, there is an argument that it would make sense for the IR to get private players instead of going ahead with its plan to replace 43,000 outdated ICF coaches with Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) ones. Not only will the IR struggle to find the money for this replacement, but LHB coaches are an outdated technology globally, say experts. Private trains, on the other hand, will bring in newer coaches and the latest technologies. At present, LHB coaches are used in trains such as Rajdhani and Shatabdi.The introduction of private passenger trains, however, is not going to be easy considering the potential opposition from railway trade unions and political parties. Though the IR has for the last 13 years allowed private players to operate container trains on its tracks, the very words "privatisation" and "private train" sit uneasily among a section of the railway fraternity. The first hurdle for the IR would be to convince its own workers and trade unions that getting private trains won't rob them of their jobs. The IR has a staff strength of a little over 1.2 million against the sanctioned strength of 1.5 million. The fear among the workers is that the entry of private train operators will curtail their strength even further."We will oppose any move to privatise the railways," says Shiva Gopal Mishra, general secretary of All India Railwaymen's Federation. "Why should we get trains from private operators when we have quality trains such as Shatabdi and Vande Bharat? Had trade unions not been there, the railways would have long been a loss-making entity, just like Air India."The trade unions are also threatening nation-wide protests. The move to invite private operators, once it is announced, may witness massive political opposition as well.Interestingly, the IR was during the major part of the British Raj developed and operated by private companies such as East Indian Railway Company, Great Indian Peninsula Railway and the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway, among others. But it has been under the Government of India's control since 1924. After 1947, there was no attempt to bring in private passenger trains, though foreign companies with Indian partners were allowed to run civilian airlines.So what will be the impact of private trains? Statistically speaking, the introduction of 150 private trains is unlikely to upset the functioning of the humongous Indian railway apparatus that operates 13,542 passenger trains a day and carries 23 million passengers. Private trains will account for just 1.1% of passenger trains a day. Yet, the deployment of 150 technically superior and faster train-sets will give the IR a facelift. Punctuality is also likely to see a major improvement.After all, if one Vande Bharat Express had caught the imagination of the entire nation, imagine what 150 stylish ones will do. Untitled Carousel 71237366 5 Questions on Private TrainsVivek Sahai, a former Railway Board chairman, has posed these queries to Indian Railways on its plans to start private trains:1. IRCTC was created for better catering services. Has it been selected to operate trains because it has achieved that objective?2. If private trains are introduced, who will control the fare? Also, why has railways not been able to raise passenger fares?3. Will profitable routes be given to private operators?4. Why is railways only planning 160-kmph trains? Why not 200-kmph trains?5. Private trains may be a success in Japan, but what is the guarantee the same model will work in India? Has our purchasing power reached a level it can sustain trains with better amenities but also higher fares?

How plastic ban will affect the businesses and consumers

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The first thing you notice about the waste-collection centre is the absence of stink you associate with mounds of garbage. That's because this municipal corporation facility at Malad in suburban Mumbai is only for segregated dry waste.It's around noon on a weekday and two trucks, which have collected rubbish from around the neighbourhood, are being unloaded as a third one pulls in. There's everything from a mattress to a travel bag in the trash that was dumped here a few days ago.Three workers look for recyclable plastic in the refuse, including packaged water bottles and soft drink bottles, and shampoo and handwash containers, which will later be sent to a recycling unit. These plastics are shredded and turned into clothing, toys and trash cans, among others. But there is a lot of plastic here that cannot be recycled & the most common is multilayered plastic (MLP) packaging, used for chips, biscuits, chocolates, etc. 71237317 MLP, along with thin grocery bags, straws, cups, glasses and cotton buds, among others, are called single-use or disposable plastics. Water bottles are used only once in advanced economies but in India they are often reused; nine out of ten of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles are recycled in India. In June 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would eliminate single-use plastics by 2022. Canada and the European Union have since said they would get rid of some single-use plastics by 2021. 71237327 Modi reiterated his position last month when he called for the first big step in the fight against disposable plastic to be taken on October 2, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Since that statement, there has been a lot of speculation on whether the government will ban or announce a phasing out of some single-use plastics on that day.How hard will it be to implement a plastic ban? What will it mean for businesses and consumers? Will they find a way around it? According to Reuters, the government could ban six items, including bags, cups, straws and certain sachets. Another news report pegged the number of items to be outlawed at twice as many. These reports have pushed industry lobbies to issue statements highlighting the adverse impact of a ban and to take out advertisements in newspapers in defence of plastic. 71237333 "If an industry has been operating following all the rules, you cannot suddenly say that its products will be banned," says Anil Reddy Vennam, whose Hyderabad-based firm Nayastrap manufactures stretch film used to cover boxes and foods . 71237337 India's plastic-processing industry has over 30,000 units and an annual turnover of Rs 2.25 lakh crore, according to the All India Plastic Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA). The industry also employs over 4 million people. The government will have to carefully weigh the impact of a ban, in terms of plant closures and job losses, at a time of economic downturn.The Big TrashThere are few materials as versatile as plastic, most of which is made from oil, natural gas and coal. It makes packaged foods last longer on store shelves and withstand extreme temperatures while being transported. Packaging accounts for a third of India's plastic consumption, according to Ficci, an industry body. And 70 per cent of plastic packaging is turned into waste in a short span, as per a report by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. 71237341 India generated 26,000 tonnes per day (TPD) of plastic waste in 2017-18, the latest year for which data is available, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Of that, 15,600 TPD, or 60 per cent , was recycled. The rest ended up as litter on roads, in landfills or in streams. Uncollected plastic waste poses a huge threat to species on land and in water.Around eight million tonnes of plastic waste enter the ocean every year. The river Ganga alone took 1.15 lakh tonnes of plastic into the ocean in 2015, second only to China's Yangtze, according to a research paper published in Nature Communications magazine. 71237344 It's also common to see garbage being burnt on the sides of roads, adding to our cities' air-pollution woes. Some plastics take hundreds of years to decompose. That means a polyethelene shopping bag made in 1965, the year it was patented by a Swedish company, could still be at a landfill or in the ocean. 71237352 India's plastic recycling rate is 60 per cent , three times higher than the global average of 20 per cent , and India's per capita plastic consumption — at 11 kg in 2014-15 — is less than half the global average of 28 kg. In 2016, India said it wanted to increase the per capita plastic use to 20 kg by 2022. Since half the plastic now produced is meant to be used only once, India has to figure out what plastic it wants to use and ban — and how it will recycle all that trash. Use & ReuseA key step in that direction was Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, which were amended last year. As part of EPR, producers, importers and brand owners — like fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and pharma companies — are supposed to take back the plastic waste generated by their products, with the help of waste-management companies like Ahmedabad-based Nepra Resource Management. Nepra works with the likes of Nestle, PepsiCo and Colgate to collect plastic waste from collection centres like the one at Malad in Mumbai. 71237358 Nepra transports around 70-80 million tonnes of plastic, most of which is MLP, from the facility to cement kilns in Dhar in Madhya Pradesh, 570 km north-east, every month. MLP is hard to recycle since it has multiple types of plastic, aluminium and, in some cases, paper. So it is used as an alternative for fossil fuels in cement kilns.Sandeep Patel, cofounder of Nepra, says that despite MLP being non-recyclable, the government cannot ban it since there is no alternative yet . 71237363 "Companies are trying to shift to single-polymer packaging, which would make it recyclable." Global FMCG giants Unilever and Nestlé plan to have 100 per cent recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025.Hindustan Unilever, the Indian arm of Unilever, collected and disposed of more than 20,000 tonnes of MLP waste in partnership with nonprofits and startups in more than 30 cities across India, and plans to expand it to more cities, says a company spokesperson. PepsiCo plans to have 100 per cent recovery of its MLP in India by 2021.The ChallengeWhile India is one of 63 countries with EPR, its guidelines for the same continue to be vague, says Roshan Miranda, cofounder of Hyderabad-based Waste Ventures. "There isn't much clarity on how much of single-use plastic a company puts out needs to be taken back by it," he says. Afroz Shah, a lawyer and environmental activist known for his beach clean-up drive in Mumbai, concurs. "There is no mechanism to implement EPR." Around 95 per cent of the trash he and his volunteers pick up on beaches is disposable plastic. 71237369 Even if the government chooses to ban certain plastics, there is a big question mark on how effective it will be. "Plastic is cheap and convenient, and as long as there is demand for it, people are going to manufacture it," says Abhijit Bangar, Nagpur's municipal commissioner.A national ban will have to be enforced by local bodies. Bangar says that unlike urban local bodies, gram panchayats may not have the resources to do routine checks on plastic use. Maharashtra is among the 23 states that have fully or partially banned plastic bags, but that has not stopped people from using them. 71237377 Moreover, the fact that five years after Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Mission, only 56 per cent of our urban solid waste is processed and only two-thirds of the wards have 100 per cent segregation of waste at source shows that implementing a plastic ban is going to be far from easy.There is also no clear evidence that curbs on plastic use have the desired results. A 2018 analysis by the United Nations Environment Programme of bans and levies on plastic bags and Styrofoam in 60 countries found that there was not enough data available on their impact in half the cases. In 30 per cent of cases, there was a drop in usage of those products, but in 20 per cent , there was little to no impact. Emails sent to the Environment Ministry did not elicit a response. 71237389 A ban would most likely target plastic cutlery, straws, cups and glasses, which, Miranda says, are mostly made by the unorganised segment. Ram Vilas Paswan, Union minister for food and consumer affairs, recently told ET that plastic bottles for water will stay till an affordable alternative is found. But there have been reports that the government could put an end to 200 ml water bottles. The airline Vistara in July decided to stop giving small water bottles on its flights; state-owned Air India will soon follow suit. 71237398 Besides airlines and FMCG companies, ecommerce and food-delivery firms also have to reduce the use of plastic in their deliveries. Walmartowned Flipkart plans to eliminate single-use plastics by March 2021. Its competitor Amazon aims to do the same by June 2020. But if India decides to ban them in October, the companies will have to advance their deadlines. "We are aggressively developing plastic-free alternatives for packaging mailers, bubble bags, stretch wrap and tape used in packaging," says Akhil Saxena, vice-president of customer fulfilment at Amazon India. Only around 7 per cent of the packaging material at its fulfilment centres is single-use, and 95 per cent of its deliveries do not carry the invoice in plastic. 71237404 Food delivery company Swiggy says it helps the restaurants it works with find eco-friendly packaging alternatives to plastic, like paper and glass. Flipkart did not respond to ET Magazine's questions nor did Zomato. Besides the most obvious plastic items like bags and cutlery, there is the cigarette butt, which one does not often think of as plastic. The butts have filters made of a plastic called cellulose acetate; this can be recycled by mixing it with other polymers into shipping pallets and benches.The cigarette butt is the most commonly found litter on beaches and in rivers and lakes. A global coastal clean-up drive in 2018 found 5.7 million of them. Questions sent to ITC, India's largest cigarette maker, went unanswered. 71237421 Environmental considerations were not a factor in the decision-making of many companies till recently. But chief executives are now being forced by governments, investors, customers and activists to be more responsible. "Companies will have to start thinking of the real cost of products in Rs 1-2 sachets," says Shah. While those living in slums do not have much of an option in how they discard their waste, companies are taking an informed call on the plastic packaging they use, he adds. However, banning smaller-size packets of chips, chocolates and shampoos means taking those products out of the reach of millions of consumers and giving up a sizeable chunk of the market. Clearly, it's not an easy choice for companies. 71237427 There are efforts underway to make sustainable alternatives commercially viable. The past few years have seen a lot of starch-based substitutes for conventional plastic, but there are still concerns over how long they take to break down once they are discarded. Bamboo-handle toothbrushes and edible seaweed packaging are becoming more popular, but they are still not used at scale. The next few years will likely see some of these products being adopted by the masses, but plastic is very much here to stay.While restricting the production and use of some harmful plastics in a phased manner is essential, equally crucial is figuring out how to handle our plastic waste better. When even parts of India's financial capital, Mumbai, do not segregate dry and wet waste, not much can be said of our smaller cities and towns, which are hardly prepared to handle the surge in refuse. But the biggest challenge when it comes to the use and disposal of plastic is changing behaviours. 71237430

Auto industry has to find its own balance to enhance demand: SIAM

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Industry body SIAM on Saturday said the auto industry would have to "find its own balance" to boost demand, with the GST Council declining to cut rates for the sector."The auto industry was very hopeful of GST reduction. It is clear that there is no reduction of GST rate on vehicles from 28 per cent to 18 per cent," Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Rajan Wadhera said in a statement.The industry has to find its own balance to enhance demand, he added.The GST Council, which met in Goa on Friday, did not cut tax rates on automobiles. The industry had been demanding a GST rate cut from the current 28 per cent to 18 per cent in order to revive sales which have been facing a prolonged slowdown.The auto components industry too had demanded a uniform GST of 18 per cent. At present, 60 per cent of auto components are taxed at 18 per cent, while the rest are in the 28 per cent slab.Wadhera expressed hope that the festive season would help in ushering in positive consumer sentiments.He said the reduction of GST compensation cess for the sub-segment of 10-13 seaters with length less than 4 metres is positive step as the industry had been demanding it for a long time."SIAM had requested for abolishing compensation cess for the whole segment of 10-13 seaters vehicles, however, the benefit has been partially met," Wadhera said.He also expressed hope that the recent measures taken by the finance minister will support growth and once the market stabilises and revenue rises to comfortable levels, the government would be able to rationalise GST levels and reduce rates on vehicles.The all-powerful GST Council on Friday announced a slew of measures, including slashing the tax rate on hotel room tariffs and more than doubling the tax on caffeinated beverages to 40 per cent.

Tax cut gives PM Modi perfect pitch to win US investments

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I am not picky, almost the entire market is a buy: N Jayakumar

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Nifty could be up 15% from here over the next six to nine months. Every single company that was in the 35% full tax bracket is getting a 33% gift if you will from the government in terms of money coming back, says N Jayakumar, MD, Prime Securities. Excrpts from an interview with ETNOW. The FM's announcements yesterday have clearly changed sentiment. Does it stroke animal spirits? Do we see an on-ground recovery coming back for the economy?What you have seen in terms of the stock markets today is just a trailer. The markets have not fully soaked in the fact that this is probably the single biggest tax cuts and tax reforms in the history of Indian capital market ever. I choose these words extremely carefully when I say it. This is absolutely unprecedented and for sure, it will stroke animal spirits in a major way. The point about new companies coming and setting up bases in India with a 15% tax rate is historic. And tax cuts from 35% to 25% is actually 33% tax outflow that has been prevented for corporates. The government seriously means business and they have indicated that in every one of these five or six measures given yesterday. In fact, I am surprised the markets have only reacted as much as they have. Some of the moves will continue over the next few days and I expect a lot of foreign money to come in equity. There is a lot of debt available in the Indian markets and a combination of these two will spur investments pretty significantly. hen we just talk about the move today, do you think it was also because there was a lot of pessimism in the market. A lot of people had given up hopes on the Indian market in the last two-three months?No question about that. Maybe short covering was the only significant kind of activity yesterday. But I personally believe that an index level of 11,200-11,300 maybe a thing of the past very soon because we have to see this in the context of massive PAT upgrades and therefore massive earnings upgrades coming up for 2020 and 2021. In that context, every single company that was in the 35% full tax bracket is getting a 33% gift if you will from the government in terms of money coming back. It also impact the entire NCLT process where the removal of MAT means people can bid higher for the same assets. Let us say there is Rs 50,000-crore debt that gets settled at Rs 30,000 crore. On Rs 20,000 crore, they typically would have booked profits to pay, which is not the case anymore. So, there is benefit across the board. Banks are very big beneficiaries because they are full tax payers and to the extent that the investment cycle kickstarts, to the extent that there are naysayers who still believe that Rs 1,45,000 crore given up will actually be losing of the fisc. I am absolutely sure that in the next few weeks, you will see big bang announcements in terms of strategic sales like in Air India. These strategic sales will result in huge amounts coming to the government and will help make up for the Rs 1,45,000 crore revenue loss at least as far as this year is concerned and going forward for the next couple of years. What next for equity market participants? The naysayers were caught completely unaware. If you were to go buy afresh, what would you select from? Would it be the FMCGs, the autos, the beaten down names and the higher tax payers amongst India Inc?If you ask me, pretty much the market is a buy. I am not going to be particularly picking and choosing one or the other. A lot of sectors now offer scope. The entire infra space, the entire banking space, PSU banks, private sector banks, some of the FMCGs are richly valued. I am a little reticent to go into those. I personally believe the Nifty could be up 15% from here over the next six to nine months. If you see the index move being that sharp and sort of that pronounced, individual stocks will go up much more. If one has to allocate as you said, there is a section of the market which is looking expensive. When you look at the earlier moves, expensive stocks also tend to catch up in terms of earnings. Will traditional consumer and IT names continue to see upgrades?The upgrades will come from full tax-paying companies and then as second order derivative, as and when the demand picks up in specific spaces, you will have earnings upgrades. Sentiments have improved or sentiments will improve and markets will factor in early. Is this the time to invest?Absolutely, the time to invest is now.

Shareholders approve HCL Comnet, 3 other subsidiaries' merger scheme with HCL Tech

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IT major HCL Technologies on Saturday said its shareholders have approved the scheme for merger of four of its subsidiaries, including HCL Comnet, with itself."The meeting of equity shareholders of HCL Technologies Ltd (Transferee Company) was held on Saturday, September 21, 2019...to seek their approval to the scheme of amalgamation amongst HCL Eagle Limited, HCL Comnet Limited, HCL Technologies Solutions Limited, Concept2Silicon Systems Private Limited and HCL Technologies Limited and their respective shareholders and creditors...," the company said in a statement."The scheme was approved by the requisite majority of equity shareholders of the transferee company," the filing said.The proposal to merge HCL Comnet, HCL Eagle, HCL Technologies Solutions and Concept2silicon Systems into HCL Technologies was earlier approved by the IT company's board.All these companies are direct or step-down wholly-owned subsidiaries of HCL Technoligies."The scheme of amalgamation would enable optimum utilisation of resources, synchronisation of synergies and an optimised legal entity structure by reducing the number of legal entities in the group structure," the company had earlier said a filing.

Good news for exporters: RBI eases priority-sector lending norms to boost export 

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:29 PM PDT

Good news for exporters: RBI eases priority-sector lending norms to boost export 
Last week, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced that RBI would soon ease PSL norms for exports, which will release an extra Rs 36,000- Rs 68,000-crore loans to this sector that has witnessed a persistent contraction in credit flow.

Source: TFE

With no GST cut, auto sector is now in self-drive mode 

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:29 PM PDT

With no GST cut, auto sector is now in self-drive mode 
Even as discounts are at all-time high, no relief from the government also increases the possibility of customers getting higher discounts going forward, as companies need to liquidate the excess BS-IV stocks before April 1, 2020.

Source: TFE

Golf for television: It’s tailor-made for viewers

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:29 PM PDT

Golf for television: It's tailor-made for viewers
There's no doubt that the format suits McIlroy's aggressive go-for-broke style of play. "I'm a huge fan of the skins format. I love the way it rewards attacking play and think it suits my game quite well.

Source: TFE

BJP leader Swami Chinmayanand may be ousted from saint community

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:25 PM PDT

BJP leader Swami Chinmayanand may be ousted from saint community
Mahant Narendra Giri, president of the parishad said the former union minister comes from the saint community and is also Mahamandaleshwar of Mahanirvani Akhara.

Source: DI

Rs 300 crore worth drugs seized from Myanmar ship

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:25 PM PDT

Rs 300 crore worth drugs seized from Myanmar ship
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the ICG on Saturday for the successful operation.

Source: DI

Enforcement Directorate 'seizes' chimps, marmosets worth Rs 81 lakh under Money Laundering Act

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:25 PM PDT

Enforcement Directorate 'seizes' chimps, marmosets worth Rs 81 lakh under Money Laundering Act
ED blocked wildlife smuggler's attempts to trade the 7 primates with the provisional attachment order

Source: DI

Tenders for food mall at SPPU to open soon

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:21 PM PDT

Tenders for food mall at SPPU to open soon


Source: TIE

Born to rule

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:14 PM PDT



Source: FPJ

Congress now served by satraps and sycophants: former Maharashtra Minister Kripashankar Singh

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:13 PM PDT

Congress now served by satraps and sycophants: former Maharashtra Minister Kripashankar Singh
Mr. Singh was replying to a letter by All India Congress Committee general secretary K.C. Venugopal who accused him of being an "opportunist"

Source: TH

With Opposition in disarray, BJP-Sena alliance targets big win

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:13 PM PDT

With Opposition in disarray, BJP-Sena alliance targets big win
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hopeful both parties will fight polls together in single-phase election to 288-member State Assembly on October 21

Source: TH

‘Active community-based management of acute malnutrition is crucial’

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:12 PM PDT

'Active community-based management of acute malnutrition is crucial'


Source: TIE

Lucknow food stall owner shot dead after row over payment

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:12 PM PDT

Lucknow food stall owner shot dead after row over payment


Source: TIE

Chinmayanand extortion case: SIT records statements of three men

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:12 PM PDT

Chinmayanand extortion case: SIT records statements of three men


Source: TIE

Assembly election on october 21: Dates out, Pune district gears up for polls

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:12 PM PDT

Assembly election on october 21: Dates out, Pune district gears up for polls


Source: TIE

Uttar Pradesh: BJP panchayat member tries to kill self in Saharanpur over ‘false’ cases, MLA denies role

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:12 PM PDT

Uttar Pradesh: BJP panchayat member tries to kill self in Saharanpur over 'false' cases, MLA denies role


Source: TIE

Gujarat: Polls in 4 of 7 vacant seats

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:10 PM PDT

Gujarat: Polls in 4 of 7 vacant seats
Tharad, Kheralu, Amraiwadi & Lunawada to vote on Oct 21

Source: DI

Manohar Lal Khattar on a strong wicket as bickering ails Haryana Opposition

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:10 PM PDT

Manohar Lal Khattar on a strong wicket as bickering ails Haryana Opposition
Khattar recently also broached the controversial issue of NRC and said it will be implemented in Haryana too as citizens of other countries have no right to stay in the state without permission.

Source: DI

Maharashtra battle hots up, Election Commission also sounds poll bugle for Haryana

Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:10 PM PDT

Maharashtra battle hots up, Election Commission also sounds poll bugle for Haryana
The elections in these two states will be held in a single phase on October 21 along with bypolls for 64 assembly seats in 18 states, including Gujarat, and one Lok Sabha seat in Bihar.

Source: DI

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