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Highlights from the local media of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
October 12th, 2015 | Volume: 1 – 7/10
BANGLADESH
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia conspiring to destabilise country: PM Sheikh Hasina
Prothom Alo | 10th October
The prime minister Sheikh Hasina, on Saturday said BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is conspiring from abroad to destabilise the country through killing foreigners living in Bangladesh, reports UNB news agency. She said Khaleda has changed her agitation programme plan. “What’s their new technique? BNP-Jamaat clique engaged lobbyists in various countries, including the European ones, the UK and the USA to spread negative propaganda against the country,” Hasina added.
Dr Atiur Rahman named ‘Central Bank Governor of the Year- Asia 2015’
The Financial Express | 10th October
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Atiur Rahman has become ‘Central Bank Governor of the Year, Asia 2015’ for his contribution to the country’s financial inclusion. Financial inclusion campaign, initiated by Bangladesh Bank to bolster inclusive growth model of the government, has been very successful in recent years in offering basic financial services to broader mass of population, particularly the disadvantaged, unserved and underserved with the aid of rapidly expanding information and communications technology (ICT).
Govt beefs up security for foreigners
The Financial Express | 10th October
Security has been beefed up for foreign consultants and technicians working in road sector mega projects including the one involving the Padma Bridge, officials said. Officials said since the two incidents of killing of an Italian and a Japanese national occurred within a gap of only five days, the Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) and the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) felt the need for ensuring security of their respective foreign consultants and company officials engaged in different projects.
Lack of skilled workforce blamed for power, energy crisis
the independent | 11th October
The state minister for power, energy and mineral resources, Nasrul Hamid Bipu, has said that the power and energy crisis could not be resolved immediately mainly due to lack of skilled human resources in this sector. “The human resources in power and energy is very weak, which is the main obstacle in improving the sector rapidly,” he said while addressing a seminar as chief guest.
Myanmar law enforcers pick up 6 Bangladeshi fishermen
Dhaka Tribune | 11th October
Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) have detained six fishermen from Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar on Sunday afternoon. Locals said BGP members detained the fishermen and seized three of their trawlers when they went fishing in the river.
BHUTAN
Electricity import to increase
KUENSEL | 10th October
Power imports for Bhutan, a hydropower rich nation, is likely to further increase as the construction of 118MW Nikachhu and 600MW Kholongchhu hydropower projects gain momentum. Coupled with establishment of a few small-scale industries in the east and the 26MW power guzzler, Dungsam Cement plant, the import of power through the Kurichhu system, the main generator of power in the east, is expected to increase.
Great expectations after West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s visit
KUENSEL | 10th October
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has assured full cooperation and support in enhancing business links and in providing the necessary transit facilities for Bhutan’s trade with third countries. West Bengal is the most important adjoining state in India with which Bhutan has strong trade, economic and cultural relations. Bhutan Foreign minister Damcho Dorji, who held a separate meeting with the chief minister, told Kuensel that the two sides also agreed to strengthen security along the Indo-Bhutan border. He said the visit has greatly enhanced friendship, understanding and cooperation between Bhutan and West Bengal.
Information minister to attend global ICT forum
KUENSEL | 10th October
Information and communications minister D N Dhungyel is leading a delegation to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecom World 2015 that is being held in Budapest, Hungary from October 12 to 15. The ITU Telecom World is a global ICT event held annually and is an exhibition for digital solutions, forum for sharing knowledge, and a networking hub for governments and industry including research institutions and academia.

MALDIVES
President says ‘India first’ as Maldives, India look to ink trade pacts
Haveeru Online | 11th October
Maldives has a policy of “India First”, the country’s president told India’s top diplomat Sunday as the two neighbours take on the task of ramping up ties especially in trade and investment. In a statement, the Indian high commission in Male said President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom made the remark during his meeting with visiting Indian external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj Sunday morning. Speaking at the meeting, President Yameen said the two neighbours needed to bolster ties, especially in areas such as trade and investment. He conveyed that the Maldives would hold a forum in India next year to scout potential investors
Maldives president defiant, says won’t allow foreign interference in domestic affairs
Haveeru Online | 11th October
Maldives president appeared defiant Sunday amid mounting pressure over the imprisonment of the country’s former president Mohamed Nasheed, as he told neighbouring India’s top diplomat that he would not tolerate foreign parties to interfere with domestic issues. In a statement, the President’s Office in Male said President Abdulla Yameen Abdulla Gayoom made the remark during his meeting with visiting Indian external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj Sunday morning.
The Maldives and India signs two MoU
Sun Online | 11th October
The Maldives and India has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU). An official from the Government told Sun Media today that the two MoU signed today were to support the Maldives in the sports sector and the Foreign Institute at the Foreign Ministry. The official did not give any further details of the MoU.The official said that trade, connectivity, education, health and heritage relations between the two countries were discussed along with the environment at the Maldives-India Joint Commission meeting today.
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) holds march calling for former president Nasheed’s release
Sun Online | 9th October
Main opposition party Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has held a march in Malé calling for the release of former president Mohamed Nasheed. They called for Nasheed’s release, as recently urged by United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
NEPAL
KP Sharma Oli is Nepal’s new Prime Minister
The Himalayan Times | 11th October
CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has been elected the 38th Prime Minister of the nation, defeating Nepali Congress President Sushil Koirala. In the voting held at the Parliament meeting today, Oli garnered 338 votes, 39 more than 299 votes that he needed to be elected as the Prime Minister.
Indian PM Modi invites Oli to visit India, assures of resolving crisis in Nepal
The Kathmandu Post | 11th October
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday invited the newly elected Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli, to visit India.
India gifts 800 kg veggie seeds to Nepal
The Kathmandu Post | 10th October
Indian Embassy in Kathmandu on Friday handed over 800 kilograms of vegetable seeds of tomato, radish and onion worth Rs 250 million to Nepal as part of post-earthquake relief assistance.
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC): 10 companies interested to supply petroleum products
The Kathmandu Post | 10th October
A day after Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) invited bids for supplying petroleum products to ease the ongoing fuel crisis, a total of 10 companies have expressed their initial interest.
NOC officials said 10 companies have enquired them regarding the bids. “Three companies contacted us on Thursday and seven others on Friday,” said an NOC source, adding that most of them are foreign firms.
Nepal LP Gas Industry Association proposes to import LPG from Nyalam, China
The Kathmandu Post | 10th October
Nepal LP Gas Industry Association has proposed importing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Nyalam, China, which is 35km from the Tatopani customs. Shiva Ghimire, president of the association, said a Nyalam-based distributor had expressed its interest to supply LPG to Nepal.
PAKISTAN
22 terrorists killed in North Waziristan air strikes
The News | 11th October
According to the Inter Services Public Relations the air strikes took place in Datta Khel near the Pak-Afghan border.
PML-N reclaims NA-122 with lower margin
The Nation|12th October
PML-N candidate Sardar Ayaz Sadiq yesterday defeated the PTI contender Aleem Khan in the neck-to-neck race for by-election of NA-122, according to unofficial results.
Entry of 190 ulema in Pindi division during Muharram banned
DAWN|12th October
The Punjab government has banned the entry of 190 ulema and Zakirs in the Rawalpindi division during Muharram. The inter-provincial movement of religious leaders is already banned during the month.
Security assistance to Pakistan promotes ‘inter-operability’, says US
DAWN |12th October
The United States has indicated that it would continue its security assistance to Pakistan as it promotes “inter-operability” between the two allies in the war against terrorism.
SRI LANKA
World Bank, IMF pledge support for Sri Lanka’s economic development
Colombo Page | 11th October
The heads of the two agencies have agreed to support Sri Lanka’s programs during discussions held with Finance Minister Karunanayake before the commencement of the Annual Meeting of World Bank and International Monitory Fund at Lima in Peru on Friday
Indian Tamil party leader urges central government to get fishermen released
Colombo Page | 11th October
A Member of Parliament representing the Tamil Maanila Congress from Tamil Nadu, member of parliament G .K.Vasan on Saturday urged the Central and State governments to take steps to secure the release of 19 fishermen from Nagapattinam arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy.
Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to bring relations with China to a higher level
Colombo Page | 10th October
Sri Lanka has reiterated the new government’s efforts to bring the relations with China to a higher level when the Special Envoy and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, Liu Zhenmin called on Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera Friday.
Government seeks Chinese help to revive port
Colombo Gazette | 11th October
The new Government is banking on Chinese investment to revive a port project that became a symbol of the previous government’s excesses bankrolled by China, the South China Morning Post reported.
Poland to partner with energy and ICT sectors in Sri Lanka
The Island | 11th October
“We are in Sri Lanka due to the decision and realisation that it is wiser for us to go beyond EU for global partnerships. Poland believes there is big potential for bilateral trade cooperation with Sri Lanka” said Leszek Soczewica (Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland) recently in Colombo.
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9th NTA ICT World Communication Summit & Awards, 2015

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Invite your Nomination and kind presence to
9th NTA ICT World Communication Summit & Awards, 2015
on
26th October 2015, Juniper Hall, Indian Habitat Center, New Delhi
6.00 PM onwards
Dear Sir,
Dr Malcolm Johnson, Deputy Secretary General, International Telecommunication Union,-ITU Geneva ( A UN elected body responsible for ICT, Telecom, broadband, mobile in all UN Countries) will present the 9th NTA ICT World Communication Awards, 2015 at Juniper Hall, Indian Habitat Center, New Delhi, 26th October 6.00 PM onwards along with other VIPs.
International Telecommunication Union,-ITU Geneva is highest UN elected body in the world to promote Telecom & IT.
The event is co-located with International Conference on “ICT for Empowerment for Digital India”.
We request you to plan a visit to New Delhi on 26th October and please block date for the same.
CMAI NTA ICT World Communication Awards for the last nine years are most sought after prestigious industry awards to identify, acknowledge, and recognize outstanding contributions to the field of Communications, ICT and are known to provide greater encouragement and impetus to the players for their contribution in building a robust National Telecom and IT Network and providing an effective means of Communications.
You are also requested to file nomination for yourself or others by logging on tohttp://ictwca.com/ictwca/nomination.php
Please note – (Last date of filling nomination is 20th October 2015) or you can also send email at president_cmai@cmai.asia , sauravi@cmai.asia
Representatives from NIXI, MNRE, MSME, DOT, DeITy, TEPC, NIELIT etc. are expected to join.
Past and Present Supporters for 9th NTA ICT World Communications Awards –
Government of India, Department of MSME
Government of India, Department of MNRE
Commonwealth Telecommunication Organization (CTO-UK),
Government of India- Telecom Export Promotion Council (TEPC),
Government of India- National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI),
Government of India-Department of Electronics and IT- National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT )
ITU-APT Foundation, Geneva/India
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) – Department of Electronics and IT
Ministry of ICT, Mauritius
National Computer Board, Mauritius
And several other international Industry associations.
These Summit will include wider participation from :
Service Providers
Technology Providers
Enterprise Solution Providers
Handset & Equipment Manufacturers
Accessory Manufacturers
E Commerce Companies around the globe
Content Providers & Mobile Applications
Enterprise IT Telecommunications § Network Infrastructure Manufacturers
Companies dealing directly with Education Institutes
Online Content Providers for Education Institutes
Vice Chancellors across India
Etc
This conference is to identify research projects and understand research in the field of Digital India by way of new initiatives also to identify new technologies and empowerment by Digital India.
This type of extensive Conference is being held for the first time in India where more than 20 speakers are coming from Abroad. National Telecom Awards/ICT World Communication Awards are being organized for last nine years. These are the only ICT recognition platform show in world which are supported by Government & various associations around the globe & presented by Dr. Hamadoun Toure, Secy Gen, ITU during 2012 & 2013. In 2014 NTA ICT was presented by Hon’ble Dr. Malcolm Johnson, DSG, ITU – Geneva.
The event will attract all the senior decision makers in the industry around the globe.
This is also a unique opportunity to highlight Company’s achievements to the assembled dignitaries & wider Telecom community! And also avail the wonderful opportunity to interact and network with dignitaries & wider Telecom.
Dr. Toure, Secy Gen, International Telecom Union quoted in this behalf:
“It is also a great pleasure to see so many delegates here in the audience today. Indeed, I believe that this is the first time that National Telecom Summit & Awards have been organized on such a grand scale in any Country in the world. I am delighted to be a part of the 2013 and 2012 NTA ICT World Communication Awards ( earlier called National Telecom Awards), which I am sure, will have a long-lasting impact on ICT development and international telecom policies, both here in India and around the world”
The past Awards have been presented by several Indian Government Ministers –
Hon’ble Shri Arun Shourie
Hon’ble Shri Kapil Sibbal
Hon’ble Mr. Farooq Abdullah
Hon’ble Mr. Sachin Pilot
Hon’ble Mr. Jyotiraditya Scindia
Hon’ble Mr. Mukul Sangma
Hon’ble Mr. Tapan Sikdar
Hon’ble Mr. Karia Munda
Hon’ble Mr. Gurudas Kamat
Hon’ble Mr. Shakeel Ahmed
Other VIP’s at NTA ICT World Communication Summit & Awards
Hon’ble Dr. Hamadoun Toure, Secretary General, International Telecommunication Union, Geneva
Hon’ble Shri SS Mantha, Ex – Chairman AICTE
Hon’ble Shri SK Kak, Ex- Vice Chancellor, MTU
Hon’ble Shri DS Chauhan, Ex- President Association of Indian Universities
Secretary DOT, Secretary MNRE, Chairman TRAI etc
About 37 Ambassadors participated in 7th NTA ICT World Communication Awards in 2012 & 2013.
CMAI Association of India is apex premier and foremost non-profit trade promotion organization with 48,500 members and 54 MOU partners across the globe. CMAI is prominent promoting growth in communications, manufacturing trade sector through Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy, Research, Exhibitions, Trade shows, Conferences and Seminars, Technology events, Buyers-Sellers Meets B2B meetings promotion and fostering business and strategic relationships. More details are available atwww.cmai.asia
For any further information you may contact directly – Navtesh, GM-International Trade at navtesh@cmai.asia or Sauravi Dutta, AGM at sauravi@cmai.asia or phone numbers +91 97 118 69771 and +91 83 769 75258 respectively for any further queries.
Speaker/Presentation opportunities exist at ICT World Communication Summit.
REGARDS
Prof N K Goyal
President CMAI Association of India, Chairman Emeritus TEMA
Member Governing Council Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council, Govt. of India
Vice Chairman, ITU APT India, Adviser Gujarat Technological University
Chairman India Trade Promotion Services, Dubai UAE,
Director NFL National Fertilizers Ltd, Govt. of India
+91 98 111 29879, president_cmai@cmai. asia, www.cmai.asia
NTA ICT World Communication Awards
National Education Awards – National Educational Awards being organized by CMAI Association of India.
ICTWCA.COM|BY WWW.NATIONALEDUCATIONAWARD.COM
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MSG2 – The Messenger enters fourth week with a gross collection of 275.23 Crores
Mumbai, October 12, 2015: In its surprising success march, the gross box office collection of MSG-2 The Messenger has notched 275.23 Crores in 3 weeks with its continuing strong show in several territories and riding on good south returns. Apart from Houseful shows in North India, the East Delhi and Rajasthan circuits are still doing strong while the Tamil and Telugu version has also been faring well. ‘The reason behind the film’s success is a clean entertainment with a powerful message,’ observed Saint Ram Rahim on  a recent visit to multiplexes in Faridabad where 101 houseful shows were screened in one day, who added that, ‘The series of MSG films will not pause but only become stronger until all evils are eradicated from society.’ 

On a specific question posed by a media person on the role of films in social change, he replied,
‘Yes, films can initiate and sustain social change intoday’s world. They can be used to defeat drug abuse and negativity.’Finally, he shared his opinion on what constitutes a successful film by saying, ‘The parameter of this film’s success is thousands of youth who have quit drugs after seeing the film.’

The Spokesperson for Hakikat Entertainment, Ajay Dhamija said, ‘This phenomenal response  is the victory of positivity over everything else, which makes our company even more committed to such films in the near future.’

Thanks & Regards,
Joyline Rego
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Aam Aadmi Party demands Chief Minster should arrest Shiv Sena goons
Press Release 12 October 2015
It is a shame that the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has totally failed to provide law and order in the state capital. BJP’s coalition partner Shiv Sena has started a reign of cultural terrorism in Mumbai akin to the Taliban. They threatened the organizers of the Ghulam Ali show and got it cancelled a few days back.
Today they have attacked Sudheendra Kulkarni, the Chairperson of Observer Research Foundation which is hosting a book launch event at the Nehru Centre in Worli on Monday. The book, titled Neither a Hawk nor a Dove: An Insider’s Account of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy is written by Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, the ex foreign minister of Pakistan.
Despite the Chief Minister’;s so called assurance of protection, Kulkarni was attacked outside his house and his face was blackened. Mumbai police should have taken cognizance of the threat and should have registered cases against all those who has issued the threat. The Aam Aadmi Party has been demanding the FIRs should be registered against the Shiv Sena leaders who are threatening the law and order situation in the state but the police & government have failed to act. Hence the Shiv Sena is getting bolder in its actions and it wont be surprising if they resort to more and more violence in the coming days.
Interestingly Sudheendra Kulkarni belongs to the BJP and is known to be a close aide of L K Advani. If the BJP cannot even protects its own people there is little hope that they can safeguard the lives of the citizens. The Aam Aadmi Party believes that if the BJP is unable to control what they call “fringe” elements then it has lost its right to rule the state.
The AAP demands that offences be registered against the Shiv Sena leaders who have led this attack and they be arrested immediately.
Sincerely
Preeti Sharma Menon
Aam Aadmi Party
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GYM NEWS UPDATE –OCTOBER 2015
For better viewing please download the pdf file attached with this mail.
MIGRATION: INTER-MINISTERIAL TASK FORCE
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) has announced the setting up an inter-ministerial taskforce to study the impact of migration on housing, infrastructure and livelihoods in India. UNESCO considers it as an essential step to develop a coherent National Policy Framework on Internal Migration, based on social inclusion and poverty eradication. More: http://bit.ly/1VpkcKQ
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
The 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda was adopted by world leaders at the UN Sustainable Development Summit (New York, 25-27 Sept) with 17 SDGs and 169 specific targets, aimed at ending poverty, reducing inequalities and protecting the environment. The inclusion of migrants, migration and mobility in the new Agenda is a clear step forward from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). More:http://bit.ly/1PFegq6; http://bit.ly/1MJ5UgE
TOWARDS HABITAT III (2016)
The Asia-Pacific Urban Youth Assembly (APUFY) – an official side event of the 6th Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF-6) – will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia from 17-18 October 2015. The APUFY will provide a regional platform for Asia-Pacific’s youth to articulate urban issues and solutions impacting their lives and communities, in preparation of the Asia-Pacific High Level Prep Meeting (Jakarta, 21-22 Oct 2015) for the 3rd UN Conference on Human Settlements(Habitat III, Quito, 17-20 Oct 2016). More: http://apufy.org/
UNESCO/TERI FILM NOMINATED
The UNESCO/TERI film Changing Climate Moving People, directed by Saransh Sugandh, was nominated for the 3rdWoodpecker Film Festival & Forum (Delhi, 17-20 Sept). Movie:http://bit.ly/1Fdd1w4 
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Aam Aadmi Party condemns Shiv Sena’s cultural terrorism
Press Release 11 October 2015
The Aam Aadmi Party feels the time has come for Mumbaikers to stand against Shiv Sena’s goondaism. The city faced the ignominy of the cancellation of legendary singer Ghulam Ali’s show due to the threats of the Shiv Sena.
These same goons have now the threatened a book launch. The Observer Research Foundation, along with Nehru Centre and Penguin Books India, has organized a book launch event at the Nehru Centre in Worli on Monday. The book, titledNeither a Hawk nor a Dove: An Insider’s Account of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy is written by Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, the ex foreign minister of Pakistan.
Preeti Sharma Menon of the AAP has reached out to the organizers and offered them AAP’s support. She has spoken to Sudheendra Kulkarni, Chairperson of ORF, urging him to not succumb to the threats. She will be attending the launch tomorrow and requests all Mumbaikers to attend the event in order to uphold our freedom of speech.
Shiv Sena cannot decide what Mumbaikers, or Indians will hear or read. They cannot be allowed to dictate the policy between India and Pakistan. India Pakistan issues are very sensitive and Kashmir is an emotional issue for all Indians, and they deserve serious, cogent debate. Solutions cannot be arrived at through threats and diktats.
It is a shame the Chief Minister of Maharashtra was unable to inspire confidence in organizers of the Ghulam Ali concert. It is now up to the citizens to give artists, performers and writers the confidence that city will not fail them.

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