Monday, April 10, 2017

Just 7.14% polling in Srinagar seat—lowest-ever in 5 decades

Just 7.14% polling in Srinagar seat—lowest-ever in 5 decades

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES
Most newspapers lead with the visit of the Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, 'India, Bangladesh seal historic deals, condemn Pak terror' writes the Asian Age.
'Srinagar votes today, Valley tense' is the Tribune headline. The paper adds that net services there have been shut down to prevent floating of rumors.
'Make parties accountable for implementing manifestos: CJI' headlines the DNA. The paper adds Justice Khehar takes a strong stand against using caste and religion during campaigning.
Minister of state for Civil Aviation saying that the government is considering a 'no fly list' to deal with unruly passengers is reported by the Hindu and The Hindustan Times.
'No ban, but Air India may sue Gaekwad on its 15 lakh loss' writes the Asian Age of the erring Shiv Sena MP.
In the next couple of months you will need your passport or Aadhar for domestic flights, says the Times of India.
Dalai Lama's comments on China find reference in the Statesman and Hindu. 'China's action like dictator Pol Pot's says the spiritual leader, adding that it is normal for Beijing to give political colors to his visit.
But on the flip side, the Times of India writes on its front page "Breakthrough cancer drugs do not make it to India" and only 7 of 50 introduced here in 50 years.
Age is no deterrent if you are determined. '60 year olds aspiring to be doctors register for MBBS entry' reports the Times of India. This follows the Supreme Court lifting the age limit of 25 year for the test.
The Hindustan Times and the Times of India have a picture of Supreet Kaur, a TV newsreader for a regional channel in Chhattisgarh, who had to read out news of her husband's death in a car crash, which came in as breaking news. She broke down, but only after having walked out of the studio.
"Soft bank offers 50 million dollars to buy out Snapdeal founders" reports the Financial Express, of the beleaguered company.

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