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which was originally scheduled on May 9, 2020 but was post- ignalling a major change in ! poned due to the Covid-19 Sthe rules of engagement, ! ! pandemic.Separately, a Tri- the Government has now M! $ % % Service 75-Member Indian allowed Indian forces to open ! N Military Contingent has fire “under extreme provoca- !! already reached Moscow to tion” at the Line of Actual participate in the Victory Control (LAC). The existing ' ! Parade along with Russian con- agreements between India and $ $%$ tingent and other invited con- China will not be binding in )**+ tingents. such situations. China has been ! The marching contingent tak- informed about the ! % !% , %$ ing part in the Victory Day Government’s decision. ! Parade is led by a major rank In the aftermath of the officer of the Sikh Light killing of 20 Indian soldiers on “While we don’t want esca- were now equipped with anti- Moscow on June 24. The Infantry Regiment. June 15 in Ladakh, the local lation but if it happens by the riot gear including body Indian Defence Minister will commanders have also been other side, appropriate action armour, shields and fibre lath- attend the Victory Parade there %". % " given “complete freedom of will be taken. Clear cut instruc- is. The Army commanders will to commemorate the 75th #/" 0 action” to handle situation at tions to this effect were given,” have the full freedom to use any anniversary of the victory in New Delhi: The Government the tactical level. sources said. instrument under his com- the Second World War. has sought product-wise These significant changes On change of rules of mand for operations at the The Parade is organised to details of cheap imports, com- in the Indian policy were dis- engagement and standard LAC, officials said. honour the heroism and sacri- parison with domestic prices cussed extensively during operating procedure during Meanwhile, Rajnath is also fices made by the Russian and and tax disadvantage, if any, Defence Minister Rajnath patrolling at the LAC, they said likely to take up this brutal other friendly people. Russian from industry to curb low Singh’s review meeting of the now the troops can use assault issue and the situation Defence Minister Sergey quality inbound shipments Ladakh situation with Chief of firearms under extreme provo- on the LAC with his Russian Shoigu had invited Raksha especially from China and Defence Staff (CDS) General cation. Till now, though they counterpart during his visit to Mantri to the Victory Parade, boost domestic manufactur- Bipin Rawat and the three carried weapons but did not ing, sources said. They said a Services Chiefs here on Sunday. open fire as per an agreement high level meeting to discuss Giving details of the stock with China in 1996. It stipulates ways to promote Atma taking with the LAC continu- that “neither side shall open fire 6 Nirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant ing to be tense especially in or conduct blast operations India), including cut in import Eastern Ladakh where the skir- within two km of the LAC.” dependence from China, also mish took place, sources said Besides informing the took place recently in the !""# $ % here the commanders were Chinese about this change in Prime Minister’s office. & % '"% ( )* +,$ ( also given a free hand to assess the rules of engagement, Detailed report on P9 the situation on the ground sources said India also con- along the LAC and take appro- veyed that it will counter force- priate action as required in case fully any kind of misstep or vio- of any escalation from the lence by China. other side. The Indian Army patrols &% %& 19-negative servitors of the temple. Puri Sankarcharya Swami && Nischilananda Saraswati said on Sunday the court stay on RathYatra is a premeditated scheme of the authorities con- cerned. BJP State president Samir Mohanty said the Government should abide by the advices of the Sankaracharya and the Gajapati Maharaja on holding of the Rath Yatra. t least 16 petitions filed in Athe Supreme Court seeking partial modification in the court’s order of disallowing Rath Yatra in Puri were on Sunday listed for hearing at 11 am on Monday. The petitions’ hearing by Justice S Ravindra Bhat is scheduled to take place through videoconferencing at Virtual '" " %%1 Court no. 3. ' &'"% (* The Supreme Court’s rul- PCC president Niranjan ing against holding of Rath Patnaik said the Government al damage. Yatra this year came on June 17 should take alternative steps, if The operation which was on a petition by NGO Odisha possible, in view of the our more terrorists, includ- carried out in Zadibal area of Vikas Parishad seeking to can- Supreme Court order. Fing those responsible for Srinagar was conducted very cel the festival in view of the Meanwhile, the temple targeting BSF soldiers on the professionally by the security unprecedented situation due to management committee on outskirts of Srinagar on May forces in order to ensure zero the Covid-19 pandemic. Sunday decided to observe the 20, were among those neu- collateral damage in the dense- The Vishwa Hindu Agyanmala ritual at the three tralised by the joint teams of ly populated Parishad (VHP) has also already-constructed chariots security forces in two separate area. appealed to the apex court to on Monday, a day before the encounters in the last 24 hours According to police, three review its order. Rath Yatra scheduled on in Kashmir Valley. local terrorists were gunned VHP secretary general Tuesday. With this operation, the down by the security forces in Milind Parande is of the view Committee member total tally of killed terrorists in the Zadibal area on Sunday that the festival can be con- Ramachandra Dasmohapatra the ongoing operation “All Out” while one more terrorist was ducted with the chariots being told reporters that the has gone up to 114 since January shot during the ongoing oper- drawn by elephants and with Government can now promul- 2020. In both encounters, secu- ations in the Likhdipora area mechanical assistance or a gate an ordinance to hold Rath rity forces suffered no collater- of Kulgam. required number of Covid- Yatra. 2 0 %%#'P45
the virus, died on the day due to other reason. With this, the he State reported two more total number of deaths other Tcoronavirus deaths on than Covid has reached five in Sunday. The deaths were in the State. Ganjam and Bargarh districts. Meanwhile, the State The State’s total Covid-19 death reported the highest single- P toll rose to 14. day spike of 304 new cases, tak- A 76-year-old man of ing the total to 5,160. While 272 Bargarh died while under treat- cases were from quarantine ment in hospital. He was suf- centres, 32 were local contacts. fering from diabetes for long. The day’s highest 47 cases ! # Another 49-year-old male were reported from Gajapati patient of Ganjam district also district followed by 40 from # $ succumbed to the disease. He Ganjam, 29 from was suffering from chronic Jagatsinghpur, 25 from obstructive pulmonary disease, Jharsuguda, 21 from Jajpur, 17 Mayurbhanj and five from imum 62 recovered from the Health and Family Welfare from Baleswar, 14 from Kendrapada. Cuttack district, 41 from Department said. Bargarh, 13 from Cuttack, 12 As many as 42 Fire Services Kandhamal, 32 from Khordha, The highest seven deaths from Kandhamal, 11 from and NDRF personnel, who 12 from Ganjam, eight from so far have occurred in Ganjam Bhadrak, five from Khordha, returned from Amphan duty in Mayurbhanj, seven from district followed by four in four from Subarnapur, three West Bengal, were among the Angul, five from Keonjhar, Khordha and one each in from Nayagarh, two from positive cases. four each from Malkangiri, Cuttack, Puri and Bargarh dis- Malkangiri and one from However 186 patients Nayagarh and Puri, two each tricts. Dhenknal, three from Puri, recovered from the disease on from Baleswar, Deogarh and Moreover, one more per- one from Sundargarh, two Sunday, pushing the total Subarnapur and one from son, who was tested positive for from Sambalpur, six from recoveries to 3,720. The max- Sundargarh. ! " " $
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and is expected to link manu- Paradip, Dhamra and ) )1 facturing sector with national Subarnrekah ports and inter- supply chain and enable the national airport at &P GP Abhay on Sunday vis- $ # State to go beyond the goals set Bhubaneswar, which are the Dited Kandhamal district Bhubaneswar increased to 185 under the Odisha Industrial prime gateways. and reviewed the LWE and with 88 active cases. However, , Development Plan-2025, offi- The corridor seeks to con- reopened since June 17 on the Covid situations, informed an () # seven patients recovered from cials say. nect the mineral-rich hinter- /+123 decision of the Higher official release. the disease in the capital city on National Highway-16 serv- land having 86% of coal Education Department. When $* the day. With this, the number 5 ing as the spine of the corridor reserves, 82% of iron reserves, ) the examinations have been / of recoveries rose to along with major gateways 70% of bauxite reserves and stopped, the authorities have 93. he State Government’s such as airports and seaports 40% of natural gas reserve. - 2 not spelt out what the teachers ) Meanwhile, out of the 19 Tambitious Odisha provide the State easy access to Ganjam, Khordha, Cuttack would do by remaining physi- ( ) new positive cases reported in Economic Corridor (OEC) land lock regions and South and Jajpur have been identified cally present in institutions,” ut of the 304 Covid-19 Cuttack district on the day, envisages unlocking the Asian countries, they admit. as GKB Node, while ) )1 mentioned Mohanty. Ocases reported in the State three cases belong to Cuttack immense potential the State The OEC covering 100 km Jagatisnghpur, Kendrapada, Noting about maintaining The DGP visited remote on Sunday, four cases were city, said the Cuttack Municipal holds within, Industries and on either side of NH-16 con- Bhadrakh and Baleswar have he Akhil Bhartiya Rashtriya of two-metre social distancing Balandapada camp and inter- reported from Bhubaneswar Corporation (CMC). MSME Secretary Hemant necting Kolkata to been notified as PBBS Node. TShaikshik Mahasangh between two persons, Mohanty acted with CRPF jawans and and Cuttack. Of the three, two cases Sharma has said. Vishakhapatnam will be cov- Both the Nodes provide (ABRSM) has urged the wrote it would not be possible boosted their morale. In Bhubaneswar, one local were detected from paid quar- Sharma said, “In fact, the ering 19 districts, which con- huge potential with land avail- Government to refrain teach- as the staff common rooms are The DGP then visited RO contact case was found positive antine centres and one is a local OEC has potential to generate stitutes 63% of the State area ability and connectivity, offi- ers from coming to and gath- cramped for space and run a Kandhamal and checked the in Niladri Vihar under the contact. Rs 20 trillion of manufacturing with a share of 75% of the pop- cials say. ering in colleges and universi- chronic shortage of chairs, tables welfare measures being taken Chandrasekharpur police sta- The two cases included a output and will be able create ulation. Industrial clusters and ties ‘without any strong reason’ and other furniture. Further, the for police staff and reviewed the tion 31-year-old woman and a 42- 14 crore job opportunities by Districts along with corri- areas for industrial develop- at a time when coronavius buses are not plying due to lack Covid-related preparation and The 73-year-old man is year-old man with recent trav- 2045.” dor comprise of 82% of ment have been identified in pandemic is peaking up. passengers and, thus, the trans- awareness of the district there. currently under treatment in a el history to Mumbai. The State Government has Odisha’s Gross State Domestic both the Nodes. Both internal ABRSM national execu- port of teachers and employees During interaction, he com- private hospital. He is linked The local case is a 65- prepared an ambitious pro- Product (GSDP). The GSDP of and external infrastructure tive member Dr Narayan to their destinations remain a mended the good works done with an earlier positive case, year-old man from posal for the National Odisha is estimated to be facilities are mapped and it is Mohanty has made this request big question mark. by police personnel in various said the Bhubaneswar Cantonment Road with recent Industrial Corridor reaching Rs 6 lakh crore made available, said sources. in a letter to Higher Education He also wanted to know if spheres of duty. Municipal Corporation travel history to Delhi and Development and according to latest estimates. For the corridor manage- Secretary Saswat Mihsra teachers coming from 100 and He visited the barracks (BMC). other district. Implementation Trust The development of the ment two tier institutional recently. 200 km distance places would and checked the social dis- Following the detection All of them have been (NICDIT). OEC will also give boost to var- framework has been proposed “While the Central be quarantined as per Covid tancing and hygiene norms further contact tracing is moved to Covid Hospital for The Government of India ious initiatives of the Union for coherent corridor manage- Government has declared that guidelines. there. underway. The primary contact treatment, the CMC said. With in the Ministry of Commerce Government such as ment, said a senior official in schools and colleges closed till “Under these circum- He reviewed the LWE sit- and nearby houses are being the new cases, the total in and Industry is the Nodal Sagarmala, Bharatmala, East the Department of Industries. August 15, the State stances, I request that the uation in DPO Kandhamal in quarantined and sanitised. The Cuttack city rose to 29 with Ministry for NICDIT. Coast Economic Corridor Both the State and national Government enjoined that authorities of the Higher presence of other senior police place would be under active eight active cases and 21 recov- Potential of the corridor is Golden Quadrilateral and level institutional framework educational institutions will Education Department will officers. The District Collector surveillance. eries. The city has no fatality so huge and the OEC envisions Make In India. will be in place for manage- remain closed till July-end. relent and do the needful forth- briefed him about various With this, the total cases in far. port led industrial development The OEC covers Gopalpur, ment of the corridor. But the institutions have with,” urged Mohanty. activities in the district. 7 %% & !%% O90 & " :
(+ , ) premier investigating agency ed down by the mafia. When Campaign for Environment ) & into the increase in wildlife the fact was detected Nayak Protection member Shiba leading to confusion and torium to credit cards since (ECLGS)," he said. crimes in the division to pro- was shifted to the Khordha Prasad Panda had lodged a FIR -.(/0 harassment among costumers. some credit card companies, In case a waiver of interest ) tect the ecosystems and the Forest Division, stated Dash. in the Ranapur police station Many NBFCs like Tata besides not allowing the mora- is not considered by RBI dur- endangered wildlife species. The villagers of Bherupada regarding hushing up of an ele- ) 1+0 Capital insist that a borrower torium, charge exorbitant inter- ing the moratorium period, at 6 Dash alleged that in six under the Ranapur Forest range phant poaching case detected must log on to their website ests and also penal interests least a lower rate of interest (say, months as many as eight ele- in the Nayagarh district on on April 7, 2020. But no action and fill in the requisite process exceeding even 60 percent per maximum up to 5% per phants and one leopard have April 13, 2020 informed the for- was taken. in order to opt for the mora- annum. annum), may be charged to the ven though the World been hunted down by the mafia est officials that body parts of a However, the petitioner torium which is in most cases Similarly, the banks even borrower’s account. Whereas it EEnvironment Day was in the Khordha division but the leopard are lying in the Maninag Dash requested the Crime a complex process and many though allow the moratorium, has been observed that some of observed on June 5, wildlife Forest Department has Reserve Forest. The Khordha Branch to inquire into the customers in spite of several insist that as on August 31, the the NBFCs are charging about crimes like unbridled poaching remained a mute spectator DFO, under whose jurisdic- matter to detect the offenders attempts to register their option accrued interest of 6 months 24% interest per annum, and in of protected animals like ele- instead of combating the spi- tion the reserve forest comes, and take appropriate action. for availing the moratorium fail must be paid, which is in most addition, penal interest during phants, leopards and porcu- ralling wildlife crimes. went to the spot and instructed Dash also urged the State ntrepreneurs and Finance to do so. In many cases, this is cases illogical and impractical. the moratorium period, he pines are being carried out in To make matters worse the staffs to collect the body Government to transfer the ECustomers Association of due to poor website connec- "In this regard, it may kind- said. the forests under the Khordha Khordha DFO Sudeep Nayak is parts but asked them not to Khordha DFO and other con- India (EFCAI) working chair- tivity and various other tech- ly be clarified if restructuring Further, even the 20% loan Forest Division in an unholy dishing out fabricated reports reveal the matter to anyone. He cerned officials so that they are person Harendra N Mahapatra nical issues for which the cus- of the account, especially under the ECGL Scheme is not nexus between some dubious to his seniors and even trying asked the Range Officer to put not able to influence the has urged RBI Governor tomers are penalized, he said. MSME accounts, LAP, Home being made available to many forest officials and wildlife to tamper with the evidence of sand on the spot and burn the inquiry. Shaktikant Das to take steps for He suggested to allow Loan accounts, etc. can be MSMEs even with Standard mafia. the crimes. it might be men- area on the guise of cleaning the Notably, wildlife crime is a greater clarification on mora- moratorium for all customers restructured at least in line with Accounts due to stringent eli- A Nayagarh resident, tioned here that during his forest growth so in case there is pervasive problem damaging torium on EMI payments unless any customer chooses to the repayment and interest gibility conditions of the bor- Srikanta Dash, in a petition to tenure in Hirakhud Wildlife an inquiry in future no evidence ecosystems, impacting food extended till August 31, as this pay the EMI due. facilities provided under the rowers stipulated in the scheme the Crime Branch (CB) ADG Division, Sambalpur a Royal is left, stated Dash. security and affecting liveli- is followed by NBFCs (non- Besides, he urged clarifi- Covid-19 Emergency Credit therein and he suggested the has requested a probe by the Bengal Tiger was illegally hunt- On April 17, 2020 hoods of rural communities. banking financial companies) cation on extension of mora- Line Guarantee Scheme RBI to review it. 6&$ %*99' ! " BHUBANESWAR: Kandhamal district has won teachers wearing masks assem- the national-level SKOCH bled for the practice session Award (Silver) under the aspi- he sixth International Day amid social distancing. The # rational district category for the Tof Yoga was observed in the entire event was live streamed year 2020, Collector Dr IIT Bhubaneswar campus for through Microsoft teams. Brundha D said. three days Friday to Sunday. While many students partici- “Our expert committee has bus at 7 pm. The district achieved the Radiant Universal Leader pated from their hostels, many 3 &)# decided on this route based on “In the present scenario, feat for its innovative projects– Coach and IIT Madras Guest others joined from home from the need and demand of peo- the buses will ply only during Delivery Van, Bike Ambulance Faculty Arul Dev graced the different States. ple. Mo Bus would link citizens the peak hours between 7 am and Janani Auto to improve the yoga session as chief guest Arul Dev delivered a talk and tourists alike to the and 12 pm and then between maternal health, the Collector through online medium. on “Inner Yoga - to be calm, applique town,” said CRUT 3 pm and 7 pm at a frequency said. Institute Director Prof RV Raja creative and joyful” in day to General Manager Dipti of 40 minutes. On the inaugu- The Kandhamal district Kumar along with students, day lives. Mahapatro. ration day only one bus would administration had introduced faculty, officers, staff and their The programme was coor- he Capital Region Urban A total of four buses would ply and regular service would delivery vans for pregnant family members actively par- dinated by Dr Srikant Golapudi TTransport (CRUT) would ply on this route having 33 bus start Wednesday onwards,” women. The vehicles are ticipated in the event. and Dr Bankim Chandra start a new route of Mo Bus on stops. While the first bus would informed Mahapatro. equipped with all necessary from remote places to the near- under the aspirational district The theme for this year's Mandal. Student Gymkhana Tuesday. The new route No.33 leave from Master Canteen at She informed that maxi- facilities for the delivery of a by hospitals. category for ‘Farm-based sci- International Yoga Day was President Dr Sankarsan would connect the 7 am, the last bus would be mum fare would be Rs 30. child. It had also introduced On the other hand, entific and technological inter- ‘Yoga at Home and Yoga with Mohapatro and Registrar Col Bhubaneswar railway station to available at 5.50 pm. Similarly, Wearing of mask is compulso- bike ambulances and Janani Nabarangpur district bagged vention for socio-economic Family'. (Dr) Subodh Kumar were pre- Pipili covering a total stretch of first bus would leave from ry; and no standing passenger autos to carry pregnant women the SKOCH Award (Platinum) development’. PNS The participants and yoga sent. 24.8 km. Pipili at 7.45 am and the last would be allowed. R
which cannot be pushed Government of India has start- with its own domestic prob- BRIC and Arab countries is a like dispute with China, guess ial sovereignty. It stood the towards India as a mature around anymore. Despite ed building infrastructure such lems which it is dealing with cause of concern for China. who’s going to gain! The ground and a clash erupted. leader in Asia which will be a eighteen meetings as better roads to service its for- through heavy military repres- India and China share investors will be hesitant to Bloody and primitive as it match for China. The democ- between the two heads of ward posts in the Sub-Sector sion. Be it the democratic more than a 4,000-km-long come to India until a settlement might be, it sent a message to racy and ethos of India is in State during the last six North, China sees it as a threat protests in Hong Kong or the unmarked boarder with a clear with China is reached. the PLA and the Chinese sharp contrast to the totalitar- years and numerous mil- to the Aksai Chin area, which case of freedom of religion of understanding of who is where. Moreover, China has no inten- Government. India is ready to ian regime of expansionist itary-level parleys to nor- it illegally occupied during the the Uighur Muslims or its own The Line of Actual Control tion of settling the border issue fight every inch of the way. And China. The situation on malise the border situa- 1962 war. abysmal human rights record (LAC) has been recognised by since it can play the guessing there has been an atmosphere Galwan may become normal tion, China has acted the The befitting reply to and the unnecessary muscle several treaties and agreements game with India by constantly of boycotting cheap Chinese with the Chinese withdrawing way it did because of a Pakistan in the face of export- flexing in the South China over several decades. Strict changing its perception of LAC. goods and services throughout to the pre-June 6 positions. But mix of domestic and ing terrorism and the decline of Sea, China is being increasingly protocols for border manage- Today it is Galwan, yesterday it the country. Common Indians the lesson is learnt both by strategic factors. militancy in Kashmir Valley is isolated in the global arena. The ment are in place. Yet, China, was PangongTso, the day before will reply with their wallets China and India. For China, Of late, India has also a matter of concern for the way China handled the Covid- when faced with domestic and Doklam and even earlier Nathu while our brave-hearts are India cannot be pushed over. been doing many things Chinese. India has opposed the 19 outbreak with total blackout other international problems, La. replying with bullets. We are For India, its growing stature which the Dragon feels Belt and Road initiative which of information exposed the always tries to create a stir on But it seems this time ready to undergo an adjust- also brings with it envy, jeal- not to its advantage. India China is building to economi- true nature of the regime. In the border, be it in Ladakh or around, the Chinese have mis- ment of our lifestyle for a short ousy and added responsibility. has won global accolades cally and politically subjugate contrast, India has been earn- Sikkim. calculated the move. By trying period before domestic manu- It must now be economically
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3 Jagannath’s chariot, Bijay ' ,)) Kumar Mahapatra. PHULBANI: A migrant, who “Never before have I had returned from Hyderabad, seen such a situation when committed suicide at a tempo- , 2( ) chariots will not be used rary Covid care centre at the even after being completed. Government Girls’ High I have been engaged in char- School, Badagaon, in Balliguda iot making since childhood. in Kandhaml district. he Supreme Court’s deci- My father and grandfather He was identified as Tsion to stay Lord also made chariots for the Sampurna Majhi, a resident of Jagannath’s Rath Yatra this year deities,” said 65- year-old Budelpadar under the in view of the Covid-19 pan- Narasingha Mahapatra, the Tumudibandh police limits in demic has led to despondency chief carpenter of Lord the district. He was undergoing among the multitude of arti- Balabhadra’s chariot treatment at the Covid care sans connected to the con- "Taladhwaja”. centre. After staying at a quar- 2 > ' '4. : 4 ;<) $! struction of the chariots. With tears rolling down antine centre, Majhi had $ ( &$ $$ ' #%' $ .( #% ' The makers of the gigantic his cheeks, Narasingha returned to his village. " 'O&'' &%!&% & .$%' $ chariots, which is pulled by asked, “What was the point However, his health condition $$'& = $= $ 1 $ >% &$ '!' lakhs of devotees, include a in putting us through coro- deteriorated and he was . ($ $$ & ' # ('#&)$ &" number of Biswakarmas (car- na tests and keeping us in brought to the Covid care cen- ) $! $% &$ ' $ 1.# $ '$ $ &'" penters), blacksmiths, isolation if the chariots will tre. His swab sample had been $ . % % < ( = & (<(. ' Roopakaras (painters), Darzis not roll on Bada Danda sent test, but the test result was < =1 $' < '<3 . .$< . . (tailors) and Bhoi servitors. (Grand Road in front of the yet to come, said the . .$<# .' = ).$. $' $ .( &$ '$ The Shree Jagannath shrine)? I cannot tolerate Kandhamal Sub-Collector. $ '$ $&" '' ?@. '& $ '$"$ ! Temple Managing Committee such a situation.” He said Majhi was under 2 <1. $$&' .'$ ' '&'$ &" and the servitors of the 12th- Most of those who were The carpenters said that The chariots are decorated a young carpenter. mental stress. Majhi ended his century shrine menwhile have engaged in the construction of the technique of chariot mak- with flowers, birds, arches, He cursed his fate for life by hanging himself with a 2< /< urged the Odisha Government the chariots of the Lords said ing was passed on by genera- idols and horses, all made of spending 40 days in isolation bed-sheet. A suicide note was to file a fresh application in the that they worked not for tions and not through any for- wood. The carpenters were without going home adhering recovered from the room Supreme Court, seeking mod- money, but out of love, affec- mal education. busy giving their final touches to the Government guidelines where he died. The Sub- ification of its order. tion and above all devotion for “This year, we were allowed on Saturday even after know- so that he could build the Collector made it clear that the The Rath Yatra has con- Lord Jagannath. to work from May 8 instead of ing the apex court’s order. chariots. death was not due to Covid-19. tinued uninterrupted since “Nobody, including us, can April 26, the date of Akshaya The chariots are as a prac- Maharana was among Majhi’s body was handed over 1736. It could not take place 32 construct such beautiful char- Tritiya, due to the lockdown. tice dismantled after the festi- more than 150 carpenters who to his family after autopsy. times between 1558 and 1735. iots anywhere other than at the The State Government opened val and the wood is used in the were lodged at Jatri Niwas here The district administra- “I was shocked to hear the Ratha Khala (temple work- up the Ratha Khala after getting temple kitchen. for constructing the chariots in tion gave a Covid-19 kit to the news about the Supreme shop). It is all the Lords' wish- permission from the Ministry “We will not allow it this the temple workshop. A plea deceased’s family and assured Court’s order. I came to know es for which the attractive of Home Affairs. We worked year. The chariots should be was filed in the Supreme Court to provide financial assistance it when giving final touches to chariots can be built by the very hard and completed the allowed to stand as they are for on Friday, seeking recall of its from the Chief Minister’s Relief the chariot,” said chief carpen- people who have no institu- construction of the Rathas the devotees to pay their order on the Puri Rath Fund, Red Cross and ter of ”Nandighosh”, Lord tional education,” he said. before time,” said Bijay. respect,” said Rabi Maharana, Yatra. Harischandra Yojana. PNS 2) $ > . $) &&< %. ($ $$ ' #%''&' '$ !. $ '&.% & . $ %&' ( ) * + ) && ) $ &'"&' '$. ' 2 .&% .(. '$' #%"2' (.&'& 23 &# < 7 elicited responses show that study was being conducted. bank staff who could elaborate not maintaining minimum urgently. 1& < )& ' # &.! 1 < > # 3' 43% of the respondents were However, the study noticed on the reasons for which they balance of Rs 2,000. 1 & & $4)2 #! '("0 ' $. 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' <' % $# & # $. $ ' '% '' " 2$&$ $& :< / 3/ ?4/<< : !,> % ( & ,# -R & .$ # '.$%' ( BHUBANESWAR: A 39-year- ' '( old doctor from Odisha died of . $"5( &&%''$ coronavirus at the Rajiv Gandhi . ' # ' $ Super Speciality Hospital #$0 &' (RGSSH), a dedicated Covid-19 % '# '&' &< facility in New Delhi on / Delhi NCR. Odisha people 9 O2)P $'&%' $ Saturday. He was a senior con- 5 would suffer the maximum if & .$'"( ' sultant with the National Health Rath Yatra is held, it said. % ( &&'#'$' Systems Resource Centre Life of the Individual is of 1 &" (NHSRC). He had first been greater worth than the obser- #&'! '' '( $ 0 &' ( admitted to the Deep Chand vance of any traditional yatra. istrict Collector Samarth ' '# '" '.$ &$ ''.$& 0 &' ' Bandhu Hospital after showing he Freethought Party of The Supreme Court has acted DVerma on Saturday pro- ' '# '< &$" symptoms of respiratory illness. TIndia (FPI) has welcomed very nicely. Nobody should be vided a sum of Rs 15,000 to Two days later, he was shifted the judgment of the Supreme swayed on sentimental transgender student, Sabera 2 3/ <32 /<?/ to the RGSSH. Court to stop the Rath Yatra grounds, it added. Begum, as scholarship under 2$ > ('$% && #' $ &' . '. ( On June 19 he was diag- this year. "The small scale business- 'Sweekruti' in order to encour- '% &'(.& $$&'L #%. &&). M & nosed with Covid-19 infec- The Government of men of Puri and other towns age the student to go for high- #' $'' &''.' >## & ##''' tion. He also had co-morbid Odisha headed by CM Naveen who make substantial income er studies. &'&$'$# (# '"## & & ( < conditions of diabetes and Patnaik deserves a special during the period of Rath Yatra Notably, Sabera, a resident in the district, who received the under the Biju Sisu Surakhya ( # %' < !& ( < & $ !& hypertension. He was stable thanks for its role in the mat- should be fairly compensated of Badataila village under scholarship, informed District Yojana to the two orphan girls '' !" # (' &<'' $$'#' ( .$$3% until Friday, but his condition ter, said a FPI release. by the State Government of Rajkanika block, has been Social Security Officer (DSSO) and disbursed Rs 20,000 each '' !<) ='=(. . $ 1) $" deteriorated on Saturday and Covid-19 is already a great Odisha," told FPI general sec- studying in Plus III Second year Pravas Chandra Das. to another two orphans ,who he was put in an ICU, where he headache for States like Tamil retary B Ramchandra CST at SN College, Rajkanika. The Verma also provided finan- did well in 2019 matric exam- 64 // 3-/ <O )# '& .(' # $ ) !' %' $ . ')) % &$ '. 3 (. $ $0' # %' . )' &'& $# &&$ &" #% ) 2$&'! $.''& # !' ( #%( N$ O&) O '. ( ' 0 )) 02 '&&% '& & &&&' (< $2$& '. $" $ 2$' '. L2. N$ O&) O #%( & '&'' & ' #$ $ .$&& .&<$& #% $'.&& 12 N$ O & ('"M
he Department of Odia, & & ( & B /C : 22 TCentral University of 2 > # $& . $% & ' $ $ Odisha, with the guidance of BHUBANESWAR: FICCI # 0$ % ( ##'# ' 6? '& ' . ' < Dr Alok Baral, organised a FLO Bhubaneswar chapter has .$ (. & "% ( ###&' ' (% '>'# ! unique discussion on ‘Odia partnered with Gram Tarang to %% '. '& $$.& ' &&&< '' 6 / tinct scent. tivated through oxidation of Literature and You’ where emi- run a series of webinars focus- & $. $ &*F@'&*,@% . $ (% !(&' Ozone, the triple genetic material (DNA and nent author and administrator ing on career counseling on # .&'# &" ightning is a perfect exam- oxygen molecule RNA). Oxidation typically Devdas Chhotray was in con- career prospects and opportu- Lple of making an abun- that acts as a pro- hydrolyzes inorganic mole- versation with author and nities post Covid-19. The inter- dance of ozone in the tropos- tective stratos- cules, causing them to become futurist Charudutta Panigrahi. active sessions are activity * 2 22) 4 phere which is a disinfectant to pheric blanket insoluble and facilitating Vice-ChancellorProf I based with industry experts purify the earth's atmosphere against ultravio- removal by filtration. Ramabrahmam in his opening involved. The target audi- in Nature's way. Most of us have let rays, is created Ozone kills bacteria about remarks said the University ences are 10th and 12th pass /0. noticed the clean and fresh in troposphere by 3,200 times faster than chlorine. exist for the society. Prof students and parents. smell in the outdoor air after a lightning. When It is expected that lightning dur- Krushna Chandra Pradhan, an The first of the series was thunderstorm, or the way it strikes, the ing this Covid-19 pandemic eminent critic of Odia literature conducted on Friday online on " $ clothing smells after it has lightning cracks oxygen mole- ozone molecules encounter may certainly give us a purified graced the session. healthcare with more than been dried outside on a clothes- cules in the atmosphere into oxidisable substances, includ- ambient air in a natural process. The Odia diaspora from 1,200 logging in to view it on 32 5 held with the initiative of Dr line in the sun. radicals which reform into ing microorganisms (viruses, Ozone is approved as a sanitiz- over 5 countries, three conti- YouTube. The webinar had an Sidharth Pati, a research schol- Whenever lightning ozone. molds, and bacteria) and er for contact with food and nents and across age groups interesting talk session by ar, in association with envi- strikes, it heats the air up to The smell of ozone is very organic and inorganic materi- food equipment. Ozone is being participated in the session GTET with icebreakers and bserving the first ronmentalists like Dr Gobinda 30,000 degrees Celsius (50,000 sharp, often described as sim- als (iron and manganese). applied to an ever-expanding whose objective was to provide visuals about various job roles OInternational Horseshoe Biswal, Prof Bishnu Prasad degrees Fahrenheit). The rapid ilar to that of chlorine. This is In these reactions, the range of sanitation processes in a platform and continuously in the healthcare sector. Crab Day, (June 20), the Dash, artist Kesu Das and oth- expansion of the air produces why we get that “clean” smell unstable third single bond oxy- produce, food, beverage, and work in raising the profile of Chairperson, FLO Association for Biodiversity ers. a sonic boom that generally we sensation after a thunderstorm. gen atom is transferred, with a dairy processing. Odia literature which to a large Bhubaneswar, Dharitri Patnaik Conservation and Research In a bid to generate aware- hear as thunder. When the Ozone is a powerful oxidising large release of energy, to the extent preserves Odisha’s rich requested the students to (ABC) here has undertaken a ness among the fishermen lightning heats the air oxygen and disinfection agent, natu- material it contacts. With (Dr Senapati is Dean cultural heritage. explore many fields available weeklong series of activities community and other stake- molecule splits into atomic rally destroying harmful microorganisms, the outer Science, Biju Patnaik University The participants had an for skill development and train- for the conservation of the holders, the ABC on Saturday oxygen. Some of the O atoms microorganisms and com- membranes of the cell walls are of Technology and Professor of interesting question and answer ing and learn different per- threatened released a short clay art film “A combine with O2, producing pounds through oxidation. ruptured (lysed) destroying Chemistry, Trident Academy of session with Chhotray and spectives on the available career species. day for living fossil” directed O3 i.e., ozone which has a dis- Oxidation takes place when the microorganism or is inac- Technology) others. options post Covid-19. PNS These programmes were by artist Das. ! " " - D)*3 2/ "# 0 #<&% & ("# %" # " % "%% )$0 gency use” on COVID-19 renal impairment and high ulty or other employees work- and non-teaching staff of the patients, a senior official from level of liver enzymes, pregnant ing in their colleges during the self-financed dental colleges to day after the DCGI gave the DCGI said. and lactating women, and he Dental Council of India Covid-19 pandemic. effect that the colleges are not Apermission to domestic The DCGI has granted its those below 12 years, the doc- T(DCI) has asked private They did not attend the honoring the instructions firm Glenmark permission to US-based Gilead ument on ‘Clinical dental colleges across the coun- offices or classes due to lock- issued by the DCI and they are Pharmaceuticals to manufac- Sciences for marketing autho- Management Protocols for try to pay full salary and down imposed by the not making the payment of ture and market anti-viral drug risation of its anti-viral drug COVID-19’ says. stipend to the faculties, stu- Government to check the their salary on time,” said a Favipiravir, two domestic phar- Remdesivir in India for The drug, administered in dents and other employees spread of Coronavirus. senior official from the DCI. total to 4,10,461 cases. ma companies—Cipla and “restricted emergency use” on the form of injection, should be during Covid-19 Iockdown The Council also remind- “We have asked the col- Mentioning that certain Hetero—have been granted hospitalised COVID-19 given at a dose of 200 mg on period or face strict action in ed the colleges about Prime leges to ensure strict compli- s cases continue to rise and States are allowing home iso- marketing authorisation of patients in the wake of virus day one followed by 100 mg case of failing to do so. Minister Narendra Modi and ance of the order, failing which Amilder patients get shifted lation as a routine practice, a anti-viral drug Remdesivir pandemic. daily for five days, says the The move followed sever- Union Ministry of Labour and the representations made by to home isolation, the Union senior official with the Union only for “restricted emergency The Union Health guidelines. al complaints from the teach- Employment's advisories teaching and non-teaching Health Ministry has asked all Health Ministry cautioned that use” on Covid-19 patients with Ministry had also approved the To administer remdesivir ing and non-teaching staff of issued from time to time, ask- staff shall be considered and States and Union Territories to this might lead to the spread of moderate disease (those on use of remdesivir for patients in COVID-19 patients, hospi- non-payment and in many ing the private sector to not to necessary action will be taken ensure strict implementation of disease among family members oxygen). with mild COVID-19 symp- tals need to take consent from cases deduction in salaries and deduct or cut the salary of the again such defaulting dental guidelines on home isolation at and neighbours, especially in With this development, toms under the 'Clinical them. Results of additional stipend to them by the dental people working with the insti- colleges,” said the official. the field level. It cautioned dense urban India is soon to begin the Management Protocols for clinical trials, active post-mar- colleges. tutions in the tough times Maybe some institutions, against any laxity saying it conglomerations. domestic production of anti- COVID-19' guidelines issued keting surveillance data and In a circular issued to when Covid-19 has swept the which are struggling, are might lead to the spread of dis- According to him, the pol- viral drug remdesivir which recently. reporting of serious adverse them recently, the top dental world. resorting to such tactics. It’s ease among the family mem- icy of test, trace, track, and iso- would have efficacy, stability, However, it is not recom- events also need to be submit- regulator said that they (med- “This Council despite hav- criminal to stop payment or bers and neighbours of the late may not be feasible if the safety for “restricted emer- mended for those with severe ted, said the official. ical colleges) need to extend ing issued its advisory in this cut salary in the present situ- patient. guidelines are not implement- their cooperation by making regard, has received various ation, he said adding this will The country is already wit- ed in letter and spirit. payment of salary of any fac- representations from teaching not be taken lightly. nessing a surge in cases each Though there has been a reached 55.49 per cent with ment labs had increased to 722 During the last 24 hours, a passing day. At least 306 deaths spike in the covid-19 cases, the over 2,27,755 infected patients and private labs had increased total of 13,925 Covid-19 patients ing labs including 354 govern- number of samples are being 68,07,226. and highest single-day spike of rising recovery rate has come cured so far. to 259. have been cured. The recovery ment labs and 193 private labs. tested every day. Currently, there are 1,69,451 15,413 new Covid-19 positive as a solace to the Government. The Ministry also added “The number of patients rate has further improved to Apart from these, there are According to the statement, active cases in the country. cases have been reported in On Sunday, the that concerted efforts were recovering from Covid-19 con- 55.49 per cent amongst Covid- about 358 TrueNat based test- in the last 24 hours, 1,90,730 The number of recovered India in the last 24 hours. Government said that the being made to expand lab and tinues to increase. So far, a total 19 patients," the Ministry said. ing labs while there are 76 samples were tested. patients has crossed the num- Positive cases in India have Covid-19 recovery rate has testing infrastructure and that of 2,27,755 patients have been It said that there are 547 CBNAAT based testing labs. The total number of ber of active patients by 58,305 crossed 4 Lakh, taking the further improved and has the total number of govern- cured. Real-Time RT PCR based test- With the help of these, a large samples tested thus far is on Sunday. =$ 0(% % P Q!"
turned MCD Hospital, New Delhi, negative two at Tezpur, three at during the Rajnandgaon, one at Madurai, he Works Directorate of the last 24 five at Raipur, five at Jagdalpur, aking a jibe at Prime 9>(& TCRPF was disinfected on hours and one at Jabalpur and 10 at TMinister over the ongoing Sunday after at least two Covid- they have Prayagraj/ Koshambi. Four border conflict with China in voice”. paganda” by China against 19 positive cases were detect- been dis- patients at admitted at Ladakh, Congress leader Rahul Congress leader has been India. ed at the CRPF headquarters charged, Dehradun, one at Samba, five Gandhi on Sunday said that persistently asking the Prime “What do you do with a here, officials said. paramili- at Katihar and one each at Narendra Modi “is actually New Delhi: The running Minister to come clear on the 50-year old man like this? A dozen primary contacts tary Shimla and Jammu. Surender Modi”. squabble between the ruling status of India-China bound- When at a time the country is of the infected persons have spokesper- Besides the ITBP infected The former Congress pres- BJP and the Congress on the ary following clashes and going through a pandemic been quarantined for 14 days son Vivek personnel, the CAPF Referral ident referred to an article India-China border stand-off reports of army build-up across and enemies at the LAC, he is and they will be subjected to Pandey Hospital, Greater Noida is also published in Japan Times, continued on Sunday despite the ‘Galwan valley’ ,Pangong dividing the country. Earlier Covid test soon, they said. said. managing five BSF personnel, which claimed that India's an all-party meet on Friday lake and other border stretch- also he used a phrase called On Sunday, overall 27 per- The 15 CRPF men, 37 CISF per- “policy of appeasement” has with BJP demanding an apol- es around Doklam. political 'lie'olgy. This is some- sonnel of the CRPF tested and six have succumbed to the ITBP patients are being man- sonnel, one NDRF employee, failed to deter China from ogy from former Congress “The language that he uses, thing the Congress is an expert positive across the country. pandemic. aged at various Covi-19 desig- eight SSB men, five from NSG, adopting an aggressive president Rahul Gandhi for his even a leader of the enemy at. Creating misunderstanding. The CRPF has reported 873 The Indo-Tibetan Border nated hospitals including 16 at one of BPR&D, seven from approach towards India. sharp jibe on Prime Minister country will not use such a lan- These khaandaanis were the Covid-19 positive cases till Police (ITBP) on Sunday CAPF Referral Hospital, NIA, three from Intelligence “After years of bending Narendra Modi and doubting guage for our Prime Minister. ones who surrendered China now out of which 420 are reported 14 positive cases even Greater Noida, two at Bureau, one each from CBI over backward to appease his version on the status of Since the tension between in 1962,” said BJP Delhi MP active and 447 have recovered as 12other positive cases have Safdarjang Hospital, one at and NTRO. China, Modi has received yet Indian boundary following India and China began, there Meenakshi Lekhi. another Chinese encroachment border escalation by the has not been a single day Another BJP spokesperson on Indian territory. Will this be Beijing. when Rahul Gandhi has not Gaurav Bhatia also lashed out ( '0& enough to persuade him to “Congress party and its slandered the country and the at Rahul for his comment on '0% & &@#ABB change his approach?” the arti- leader Rahul Gandhi is cross- Prime Minister”, said Hussain. Modi and said he is a 'Traitor cle wrote. ing the line and maligning the He demanded an apology Gandhi'. Rahul wants to &&% The article further stated image of the country. The from Rahul “for the language strengthen China and weaken that Narendra Modi's vision is country will not tolerate you that he used for the Prime India, Bhatia alleged. % &(" 6 * & clouded by “naive hope that, by calling Prime Minister Minister. Otherwise, the coun- The Prime Minister on appeasing China, he could Narendra Modi as “Surender try will never forgive the Friday stated that none had reset the bilateral relationship Modi”, said BJP leader and Congress party," he said. made any incursion in the and weaken China’s ties with party spokesperson Shahnawaz Many other BJP leaders Indian border and a day after ultiple pleas have been Pakistan.” Hussain. reminded Rahul of his party's the Prime Minister’s Office he Supreme Court is Mfiled in the Supreme His party colleague Kapil BJP leaders have been blunder leading to the 1962 issued a clarification following Tscheduled to hear today Court by foreign nationals, Sibal on too slammed the describing Rahul as Twitter- surrender of the country queries from various political the pleas seeking recall of its who are presently in India, Prime Minister over the state- happy “immature politician”, against China. BJP leader parties whether the clash order staying this year’s his- challenging the Centre's deci- ment he made at the all-party who according to them, was Meenakshi Lekhi and R P between Indian and Chinese toric Lord Jagannath’s Rath sions of blacklisting over 3,500 meeting and then on the PMO’s making “irresponsible com- Singh slammed Gandhi calling soldiers did not happen on the Yatra, attended by lakhs of citizens of 35 countries for clarification on the statement, ments” while the country him a “50-year-old adoles- Indian side of the Line of people from across the world, their alleged involvement in demanding an explanation should be speaking in “one cent” who is “spoon-fed pro- Actual Control. due to the COVID-19 pan- Tablighi Jamaat activities. from him. Sibal The alleged demic. Four writ petitions, includ- that the Prime Minister has into our territory” and asked how were 10 officers and “Until the Chinese retreat The apex court had on ing one by a Thai national who contradicted his own ministers. “Why did PMO delete these jawans captured by the and status quo is restored, our June 18 said that in the inter- is seven months pregnant, have On Saturday, Rahul words from the official state- Chinese? Why does the state- Government should not let up est of public health and safe- challenged the Centre's deci- Gandhi had questioned why ment? ment of the External Affairs or appear to cede any part of ty of citizens, this year’s Rath sion of April 2 by which 960 and where were the Indian sol- The Congress leader Ministry dated June 20, 2020, these territories to the Yatra, which was scheduled cation of the June 18 order The application has fur- foreigners were blacklisted and diers killed if the land, where asked, despite the statement of contradict the PM’s statement Chinese,” he further said. for June 23, at Puri in Odisha has been filed by one Aftab ther said that Puri another subsequent decision on the "violent face-off" happened, security experts, army gener- on incursions by the “Why is PM refuting the cannot be allowed and "Lord Hossen, who has said that “as municipality is categorised as June 4 by which over 2,500 for- was Chinese territory. als and satellite imagery Chinese?” statement of Raksha Mantri Jagannath won’t forgive us if per the ritual of Lord a ‘green zone’ and these facts eign nationals were blacklisted “PM has surrendered depicting Chinese intrusion “Has not the PM in a way on “Chinese presence in large we allow" it. Jagannath, the Rath Yatra is were not placed before the for 10 years from travelling to Indian territory to Chinese into Pangong Tso Lake up to endorsed the Chinese position numbers” and EAM’s state- A day after the order was performed in every year and apex court during the hear- India. aggression. If the land was nearly eight km, construc- that they never ment that we seek to restore passed, some applications if one year it is not per- ing on June 18. “Under the "The impugned decision, Chinese: 1. Why were our sol- tion of over 60 permanent intruded into our territories? “status quo ante”? Didn’t the were filed in the top court formed, same cannot be above facts and circum- by its very unilateral nature, diers killed? 2. Where were they structures, including bunkers PM must explain,” Sibal said Army Chief clearly state that seeking recall and modifica- performed for the next 12 stances, it is not impossible infringes the principle of nat- killed?" he tweeted. Former and boat pads and occupation during a press conference. “disengagement” is under- tion of its order. years”. and impracticable for the ural justice, particularly ‘audi Home Minister P up to Finger 4, why is the gov- “It is clear that Prime way? If ‘no one has intruded A single judge bench of Hossen, while urging the state government and the alteram partem' by blacklisting Chidambaram too had posted ernment denying the brazen Minister’s statement of June into our territory’ and ‘no one Justice S Ravindra Bhat is apex court to modify its order district administration to the said foreigners present in serious Questions to the gov- Chinese transgression? 19, 2020 is in contradiction of is occupying our territory’, scheduled to hear on Monday and allow the Rath Yatra, has conduct the Rath Yatra by India without first granting an ernment on the China crisis. “And if no one intruded the statements made by the what was being erected by these applications, including said in his application that maintaining social distancing opportunity of being heard or Sibal raised the issue of the into our territory, how did our Defence Minister, Foreign China or what status quo ante the one filed by ‘Jagannath restraining the and following the guidelines notice of any form, and resul- PM’s statement in the all-party 20 soldiers die? How were 85 Affairs Minister and Army or disengagement were we Sanskruti Jana Jagarana Rath Yatra this year would of the central government tantly depriving the aggrieved meeting that “no one intruded jawans seriously injured and Chief,” Sibal said. seeking? Manch’, which have urged the practically mean restraining it and the State Government," foreign nationals of their right court to allow the Rath Yatra. for the next 12 years and this it said. of locomotion and travelling While the Rath Yatra fes- could create "great repercus- “The Rath Yatra can be back to the country of their cit- tival, held over 10-12 days sion and chaos” in the Lord performed with the help of izenship,” the plea filed by the !?0 &( with lakhs of people partici- Jagannath culture and rituals. 500-600 servitors by main- Thai woman said. pating, was scheduled for In its separate application, taining social distance on The petitions, filed through June 23, the ‘Bahuda Jatra’ the “Jagannath Sanskruti Jana the road of three km stretch advocate Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi Incidentally, it also coincided (return car festival) was fixed Jagarana Manch” has said that and by imposing the restric- and drafted by advocates Ibad with the International Yoga for July 1. as per the earlier direction of tions as well as imposing Mushtaq and Ashima Mandla, eeking to restore the lost Day being celebrated on Sunday. Three heavily-built wood- the Orissa High Court as well section 144 of the CrPC," it contended that the en masse Sglory of yesteryears’ famous After distributing the elec- en chariots of Lord Jagannath, as decision of the state gov- said. The top court’s June 18 blacklisting of over 3,500 for- pottery of Pokhran in tric chaak and other equipment Lord Balabhadra and Devi ernment, 372 people were order had came on a PIL filed eigners from 35 nations, who Rajasthan, the Khadi and through video conference, Subhadra are traditionally engaged in the construction by an Odisha-based NGO are currently in India without Village Industries Commission KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai pulled by thousands of devo- of three raths/chariots for seeking cancellation or post- affording any opportunity to (KVIC) on Sunday launched its Kumar Saxena said the exercise tees over a distance of three more than one-and-half ponement of this year’s Rath prima facie defend themselves, flagship “Kumhar Sashaktikaran is aligned with the Prime kilometres twice during the months and all were isolated, Yatra. is an egregious and blatant Yojana” in the town. The KVIC Minister’s call for nine-day festival of the Trinity tested and found COVID-19 Two pleas were filed in violation of Article 21 of the distributed 80 electric potter “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” and at Puri. negative. the apex court seeking can- Constitution. wheels to as many potter fam- strengthening of potters aimed The application filed by “Under the above facts cellation or postponement It said that the sudden ilies in Pokhran which has a rich at creating self-employment “Jagannath Sanskruti Jana and circumstances the appli- of the historic ‘Rath Yatra’. blacklisting, apart from regis- heritage in terracotta products. while also reviving the dying art Jagarana Manch” has sought cant most humbly prayed Besides the PIL filed by tration of FIRs against such for- The tradition has been of pottery. recall and modification of that the order dated June 18, NGO ‘Odisha Vikas eigners, led to the forfeiture of dying over several years due to “Pokhran was till now only the June 18 order, saying the 2020 as passed by this court Parishad’, seeking stay on their passports by state author- the Government’s apathy duce 800 kg clay in just 8 hours. like spherical bottles with a known as the site of nuclear festival is deeply associated to may be recalled and modified holding of ities, thereby resulting in a towards these artists. Pokhran Manually it takes 5 days to pre- narrow mouth, Lotas with long tests but very soon the exquis- the religious beliefs of mil- to the extent that the Rath the annual festival, an appeal complete deprivation of their has over 300 potters’ families pare 800 kg mud for pottery spouts, and other spherical ite pottery will be the new lions of devotees of Lord Yatra ritual may be has been filed by one personal liberty sans procedure that are engaged with pottery for making. utensils used for cooking as well identity of this place. The main Jagannath and it is "not performed with the help of Surendra Panigrahi of established by law. several decades. The potters KVIC has created 350 direct as decorative pieces. objective of Kumhar impossible and impracticable” 500-600 servitors by “Bhartiya Bikash Parishad” The impugned decision, started looking for other employment in the village. All The potters brilliantly Sashaktikaran Yojana is to bring for the state and district following the guidelines, against the Orissa High therefore, has been passed arbi- avenues due to lack of market 80 potters who were given 15 depicted the “Swacch Bharat back the potters’ community to administration to conduct maintaining social distancing Court order of June 9, which trarily against the aggrieved support. days of training by KVIC came Abhiyan” and “International the mainstream. By providing the Rath Yatra by maintaining and with certain impositions had asked the state govern- foreign nationals, being devoid Apart from the electric up with some exquisite pottery. Yoga Day” – the two major potters with modern equipment social distancing and follow- and conditions," said the ment to decide of any documentary proof or wheels, the KVIC also distrib- The products ranged from achievements of the Central and training, we are trying to ing the Centre’s guidelines. application, filed through on holding the ‘Rath Yatra’ evidence to substantiate the uted 8 blunger machines in a Kulhar to decorative pieces like Government led by Prime reconnect them with the soci- Besides this, a separate advocate Hitendra Nath festival in line with the allegations of alleged Tablighi group of 10 potters, used for flower vase, sculptures and Minister Narendra Modi - ety and revive their art,” Saxena application seeking modifi- Rath. COVID-19 guidelines. activities. mixing the clay which can pro- interesting traditional utensils through their pottery art. said. ! " " ;
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Srivastava on June 22, Jai saffron outfit openly threaten- Murder of a BJP worker at of “Badal (Change) but took TMC party offices which is Kalyan Singh, BJP leader Dr All accused would have to Bhagwan Das on June 24, ing “revenge” and asking peo- Danton in West Midnapore , N Badla (revenge) when she came why we want to warn them. We MM Joshi and Ram answer at least 1,000 ques- Amar Nath Goel on June 25, ple to torch police stations district provided the immedi- to power… We speak in a want to tell them that the BJP Janambhoomi Trust chairman tions based on evidence pro- Sudhir Kakkad on June 26 and that “act as the TMC party ate spark for Basu’s speech er Paban Jana who allegedly straight forward manner. We is definitely coming to power in Nritya Gopal Das will depose duced by prosecution agency Acharya Dharmendra Dev on offices.” who while mourning the death died in an attack mounted by will not only talk about Badal Bengal and then we will take before a special CBI court in CBI. “The special court June 29. While BJP on Sunday of the party activist provoked TMC workers even as he was but we will talk about Badla account of everything.” Lucknow, through video-con- informs accused about facts Earlier, on Saturday, one of called for “both Badal and a huge crowd against men in taking part in a door-to-door too. No person perpetrating Reacting to his statement ferencing from Tuesday in the and evidence that came up dur- the accused, Ram Chandra Badla” (change of power and khaki saying “Don't attack campaign on Saturday. violence against our men will Hakim said “BJP is the Indian Babri Masjid demolition case of ing trial and directs them to Khatri was produced before revenge) senior Trinamool police vans, don't attack the Hours later State BJP go unpunished. Not even the Taliban or JeM. Like them this 1992. give their statement,” said CBI special judge S.K. Yadav leader and Minister Firhad cops but torch the police station Mahila Morcha chief police men. We are keeping a party acts like terrorists. They The special CBI court, on counsel Lalit Singh. through video-conferencing Hakim responded to in equal if a BJP worker is killed or tor- Agnimitra Paul too threatened close watch on the situations.” do not speak in any other lan- Saturday, sent a directive to the Thirteen accused have from district jail, Sonipat, measures equating the outfit tured. Wait for six more the police with physical retal- When asked as to whether guage. They speak only in director of National deposed so far and the court where he is lodged in connec- with the “reactionary Talibanis months, we will teach them a iation if “you dare touch our he was sorry about the way his terms of violence. We will Informatics Centre (NIC), a may follow similar proceedings tion with another case. and Jaish e Muhammad who lesson.” women workers while they are party men were speaking he appeal to the people to identi- government of India body, to with others, said Singh. However, his statement could are experts in the art of revenge Basu and state BJP Chief in the midst of public pro- said “those who speak of for- fy these people and remain on make arrangements for video- While Advani will depose not be recorded because of and killing.” Dilip Ghosh was attending the grammes.” Paul said so after a giveness are basically cowards. guard against them during the conferencing from addresses on June 30, Joshi on July 1, poor connectivity. IANS The latest slanging match funeral of the slain party work- band of Morcha supporters We do not ask for forgiveness.” coming elections.” 1'.B. ' ' $& 0 % & % &% F# 3 /<< 12) G He says shaking of hands is part of the $'&<H western culture and it became an accepted ///4/- / slogans, the passengers high- )77! %! Medical college, Kathua on June ere the ancient Indian sages and norm because of historicity. “In the days of && ( lighted the pathetic state of ! 6 H 17. Wscholars aware of the possibilities of Anglo-Saxon and earlier also, in the west- affairs. “The quarantine centre is Meanwhile, 122 new cases contagious diseases like coronavirus pan- ern world, each one met the other only with Agra: Two more deaths due to fter two close relatives of a ill equipped, there is no proper $ of coronavirus were detected in demic which prompted them to come out an idea of killing. Open friendship was coronavirus were reported in ACovid19 patient died under hygiene and above all the qual- Jammu & Kashmir on Sunday with the typical way of respecting and unknown to them . When someone really Agra in the last 24 hours, tak- mysterious circumstances before ity of food served to us is very . !! and one more patient died in greeting others by saying wants to express to the other that the former ing the total death toll to 75 performing the last rites in bad”. “We have been demanding ' Kashmir valley. According to the Namastay/Namaskaar/Namaskaaram? has no intention of killing or harming , he even as eight new cases took Jammu on June 18, another the concerned authorities to seg- %! ! media bulletin, the total number In the 21st century when Heads of State comes with both the hands open. It was a the tally to 1,132 in the Uttar civilian, quarantined in Kathua regate us to prevent spread of the ! $ ='*=+ of coronavirus cases have scaled meet, they greet each other either by shak- message to the other that there were no Pradesh district on Sunday. district, died early Sunday morn- virus but despite making tall 07$ % up to 5,956 and 82 patients have ing hands or hugging, in all probability a weapons in his hands,” says the Swami in his As many as 929 patients ing triggering protests against the claims we have been huddled died so far. bearhug. But Indian sages pave been proved characteristic witty style. have recovered, while 128 district authorities. inside stinking rooms to rot”, the Out of these 5,956 cases, right by recent events that shaking hands or But the Swami pointed out that the west- active cases remain in the dis- A large number of stranded aggrieved passengers alleged Chipaki Kala village in 2,492 are active positive while hugging each other are not actions straight ern psyche was moulded by centuries of trict. Agra's recovery rate is passengers, workers and others seeking better facilities. Hiranagar. 3,382 patients have recovered from the heart and are shrouded with dubi- doubts and they still doubted the seriousness 81.71 per cent. Till Saturday, quarantined in the centre blamed According to official sources, According to official sources, fully and sent home after they ous intentions. of friendship. “It is to ensure that there were 18,559 samples had been col- the district authorities for ill a 47 -year-old resident of Kathua he had tested negative but had to tested negative. According to the A video featuring the speech of Swamy no weapons in each others hands that they lected. The total number of hot treating common people. district, possibly suffered a heart stay back after three others had media bulletin, five districts of Chinmayananda, the founder of Chinmaya started shaking hands. I give my hand to spots is 70, district officials said. “Today, one patient has died , attack early Sunday morning tested positive from the same Kashmir valley have so far Mission, in which the celebrated monk check up and at the same time I check up In Etah, nine new cases tomorrow some one from us while he was present in the centre. As per the guidelines, recorded more than 600 cases speaks about the significance of Namaste and your hand also,” he says. were reported and Firozabad may also die in these inhuman Changran quarantine centre. their samples were taken afresh while Jammu district has so far touching the feet of elders has gone viral. The Amidst roaring laughter from the gath- five. Two patients had died in living conditions. We are not safe He returned via Mumbai and the reports were confirmed reported 309 cases. Swamiji ridicules the system of shaking of ering, Swami Chinmayananda said situation Mathura. Meanwhile, the here”, claimed others still present on June 15 and had tested neg- late Saturday evening. Local The highest number of 428 hands and hugging as a means of greeting in West Asia (Middle East) was much more Mathura district administra- in the quarantine centre . ative for Covid-19. He was authorities claimed, on his arrival cases are active in Srinagar dis- each other. With the coronavirus pandemic serious. “They have a feeling that weapons tion announced cancellation of According to reports, soon expected to be sent home after in Kathua his family had insist- trict alone followed by 318 in peaking and the Government struggling to may be hidden in the robes they wear and the annual Mudiya Poonau after an ambulance arrived at the completing the necessary for- ed that he should be admitted in Baramulla and 240 in Pulwama convince the people about the need to that’s why they hug each other. When they festival in Goverdhan, which quarantine centre to shift the malities on Sunday. the hospital as he was suffering district. In Jammu a total num- maintain social distancing the importance of embrace, haven’t you seen them checking attracts more than one crore dead body of a passenger, others District Authorities in from Liver ailment. ber of 109 cases are active fol- Namaste has come back through the video three times both the sides of the guest/host devotees during the five-day cornered the senior officers Kathua identified the deceased as He was taken for a medical lowed by 94 cases in Udhampur recording of the speech delivered by Swami to make sure that there are no hidden 'parikrama' of the holy present at the centre. Shouting Kamal Kumar, resident of examination in the Government and 88 in Kathua. Chinmayananada (1916-1993). weapons,” he said hill. IANS &1 2&12 ,6I.' F,<,?* 2444 & 3 &#%&'&'J 3 55 . $ 4 the massive surge over the last one other states and those who were week and huge jump in daily cases evacuated/deported from abroad. 3 /<< of the 2.532 persons diagnosed Amaravati: After the overnight high of 491 cases, ith each passing day, the num- has sparked apprehensions that it As the cases were largely con- ) with covid-19 on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh reported a lower single-day tally Wber of Covid-19 cases in may overtake some states in the fined to Greater Hyderabad, Chief Chengalpettu , the nearby dis- of 439 corona cases on Sunday. The State nodal Telangana is reaching a new high and coming days. Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao ach new day in Tamil Nadu trict which had been a prob- officer also reported 5 deaths in the 24 hours end- sending the alarm bells ringing in the Telangana was one of the first was still confident of containing the Ebrings with it news of des- lematic region, did not test even ing 9 a.m., Sunday, putting the overall toll in the top echelons of the state adminis- states to impose the lockdown and spread. However, the intra-state and peration and despondency as a single coronavirus case on state at 106 deaths. tration. kept things largely under control inter-state movement of people and the number of persons tested Sunday. As many as 24,451 samples were tested dur- The first Covid-19 case in the with strict enforcement. However, the greater mobility with the for coronavirus increases Kancheepuram (64) and ing this period, which is the highest number of state was reported on March 2 and the surge after the relaxation in the resumption of some economic activ- beyond expectations. On Thiruvallur ( 120) proved once tests conducted in a day. since then there has been a steady lockdown upset all its calculations. ity led to the spread in the districts Sunday, despite the lock down pandemic till date. Accoerding again that they were problem- On Sunday, the highest tally of 70 cases was increase in numbers. The officials in the health as well. of the four districts including to the Government of Tamil atic regions and any kind of reported from East Godavari, followed by 66 in It was after 57 days, that is on department point out that every time Under attack from the opposi- Chennai, the State saw the Nadu release, 1, 438 patients relief from the pandemic is far Krishna, and 58 in Kadapa districts. Of the 13 April 26 that the state crossed 1,000 the government felt that it had con- tion for low testing, Telangana number of persons diagnosed were discharged from various away. The day also saw two districts in Andhra Pradesh, 12 reported fresh cases mark. It took another month tained the spread, a new problem Rashtra Samithi (TRS) government with covid-19 pandemic reach- hospitals in the State and this more judges of the Madras Covid-19 cases, with Srikakulam being the sole for the next 1,000 cases but within cropped up. blamed the relaxations given by the ing new heights since the first has brought down the number High Court testing positive exception by not reporting any incidence over the a week the state added 1,000. In the initial phase, it was the Centre for the upsurge. case was reported in January. of active cases to 25, 863. for the pandemic which took past 24 hours. It was on June 3 that the state arrival of people from abroad which “The BJP leaders, who were The day saw 53 persons But all relief regarding the the number of judges afflicted The overall tally of positive cases since the crossed 3,000 mark but such has kept the authorities on tenterhooks. shouting that the state government succumbing to the pandemic abatement of the number of with coronavirus to three. outbreak of corona in the state, now stands at been the surge since then that this By screening the passengers at the has failed in containing the spread all over the State while 2,532 persons afflicted with the pan- A doctor working in the 8,929, while the active cases tally is 4,516. So far, figure doubled in a matter of 15 days. airport, testing those with suspect- of coronavirus, should go and ask persons diagnosed with Covid demic were vaporized as 53 Preventive Medicine depart- 4,307 persons have recovered after treatment and The state added 1,045 cases in ed symptoms and by sending others Prime Minister Narendra Modi why -19 on a single day. The num- persons succumbed to the dis- ment told The Pioneer that been discharged from hospitals in the state. the last two days -- 499 on Friday to quarantine, the authorities were relaxations were being given,” said ber of deaths as wellas the ease on a single day taking the there was nothing to be scary Meanwhile, the coronavirus toll further and 546 on Saturday. As many as able to keep things under control. Telangana minister Srinivas Yadav. number of coronavirus positive total number of fatalities till about the increase in the covid climbed up with three deaths reported from 1,859 people tested positive since The next wave came towards the The latest surge began with the cases are the highest ever since date to 757. Underscoring the cases. Krishna, 1 from Kurnool, and 1 from Chittoor Tuesday. end of March when returnees from launch of 50,000 tests in Greater the first instance of the pan- warning issued by epidemiol- “There are 86 laboratories district. With the latest update, the death toll in Telangana also crossed 200 fatal- Tablighi Jamaat conclave in Delhi Hyderabad, the biggest hotspot and demic was reported in Tamil ogists and physicians like Dr C in the State in addition to the the state stood at 96 on Sunday morning. ities on Saturday, making it the ninth were found infected. Health Minister surrounding districts from Tuesday. Nadu. Needless to say, the cap- V Krishnaswamy and Prof B M mobile clinics summoned to On Saturday, the state had reported the high- state in the country to pass that fig- Eatala Rajender had stated on April The government on June 14 ital city continued to resemble Hegde, 50 of the dead had the Chennai city from other est single-day tally ever of 491 cases. ure. It is at 13th position among 16 that 640 out of 700 tested posi- announced that 50,000 tests will be a ghost city, if the words of long comorbidity issues while three districts. As the number of per- The last 24 hours also saw 34 new cases states in total number of Covid-19 tive so far had Tablighi link. conducted in 30 Assembly con- term residents are to be persons died only because of sons tested increases, there detected among people who returned from other caes. Even in the beginning of May, stituencies in Greater Hyderabad and believed. the pandemic. will be a corresponding states to Andhra Pradesh. While 22 samples While the authorities have been the average daily jump was 20-30 surrounding districts over the next With 2, 532 persons diag- Chennai continued to be increase in the number of pos- belonging to returnees from Tamil Nadu tested claiming that Telangana is in much cases. However, the surge began with week to 10 days. The process began nosed with Covis-19 on the epicenter of Tamil Nadu’s itive cases,” said the doctor positive, 7 cases pertained to returnees from better position compared to states relaxations in the lockdown. The on Tuesday with authorities collect- Sunday, Tamil Nadu has so far coronavirus as the Metropolis who did not want his name to Telangana and 1 sample belonged to a returnee like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, number of infections rose with the ing samples from containment zones recorded 59, 377 cases of the accounted for 1,493 cases out be quoted. from Maharashtra. IANS Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and others, return of migrant workers from and high risk groups. P" $% & '() & 9 "% (% )>C!( National Highway, police patrolling parties intercepted ationwide lockdown three groups of 428 bovine Nimposed during Covid-19 animals from Jakhani, Sangoor : 1 pandemic may have jammed Chowk and Mian Bagh area of the wheels of the transport Udhampur town which was sho Tapoban, a premier industry and may have dis- taken on foot by the smugglers Omeditation commune of rupted the movement of essen- towards Kashmir valley with- international repute near tial items for some time but it out any valid permission. Kathmandu scripted a history failed to deter 'bovine smug- Police rescued 428 ani- by transmitting Osho’s divine glers' from transporting ani- mals and arrested six bovine energy to Osho followers across mals inside the Union Territory smugglers. Similarly, 148 the world in an online medita- of Jammu & Kashmir. bovines were rescued by the tion workshop conducted on According to police Udhampur police on May 4, 84 June 20, night. records, “between the first on May 14, 123 on May 28 and Bodhi Sattva Swami Anand week of May till June 19, 61 on June 3 from different Arun, Osho’s main disciple around two dozen incidents of areas of Udhampur. and the founder of Osho bovine smuggling were foiled Recently when Director Tapoban International com- by the police teams in Kathua General of Police, Dilbagh mune claims that it was the first and Udhampur districts of Singh was asked to comment experiment on this planet to Jammu region alone”. According to police these vehicles. Jammu and Kashmir. bovine animals rescued ,four enroute Kashmir valley. on the menace of bovine smug- transmit any enlightened mas- Bovine smugglers use these records, “from May 2020 till Interestingly, in the month Tweets posted by the arrested in last two days”, On June 18, Udhampur gling during his visit to Kathua ter’s energy to his followers in routes to first enter the gateway June 19 over 1100 bovine ani- of May 2020, when the inter- Kathua police on its official Kathua police tweeted on May police rescued 428 bovine ani- on June 15, he told reporters , remote distance through online of Jammu and Kashmir via mals have been rescued from state borders were sealed and twitter handle clearly give the 3. A total number of 12 inci- mals from Jakhani, Sangoor police has strengthened the technology. Lakhanpur and then take a the clutches of 43 bovine smug- movement of only essential timeline of these incidents dents were reported till June 19 Chowk and Mian Bagh security checkpoints along the The Osho Tapoban coor- bypass road via Samba to reach glers in Kathua and Udhampur goods were permitted on pri- beginning May 3. “Three in which 225 bovine animals area. national highway and large dinated with the osho disciples Udhampur before hitting the districts”. 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+( ,(- /9%/3 $. 12) (34 ( $. 79 0# 0 0 # P S Q 0 ( + J 1 6 AI ( 0 ! - 0!. ) ( 9 0! + D 9 ( (- 9?%/ PQ > $ ! 5 he gory events that took place at the Galwan ( 9 stand-off point (PP 14) on the evening of June T15 and carried on late into the night have exposed the barbaric tendencies of the Chinese army. + # Throwing all treaties and conventions to the wind, they attacked the unsuspecting Commanding Officer (CO) of an Indian Army unit with iron rods, - chains, baseball bats covered with spikes and 012) (34. + ( barbed wires and gloves fitted with iron spikes. This ) ( led to a brawl that resulted in heavy casualties on 012) (34 both sides. / 5 6 ) One thing is certain, that the attack by the < 3? 0! ( Chinese was unprovoked, premeditated and had the ) blessings of senior commanders. It cannot be brushed off as the work of a local commander S ( obsessed with the Chinese movie Wolf Warrior. It + 5 6 was a clear case of betrayal of faith by the Chinese after having agreed to certain pullbacks as part of * an overall de-escalation plan that would have led to an end to the stand-off between the two armies in # ( eastern Ladakh. What prompted the Chinese to 0 012) (34 resort to such a treachery is a matter of conjecture 3 3 but it is definitely driven by its “Middle Kingdom” M) # ( syndrome. The devious Chinese mindset can be gauged 2 1 012) ( 02 34 # ( from the contents of an article published in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) mouthpiece, Global Times. “India has been building extensive 2 < grounds of local Mons. China is well- defence troops are inconsistent with their sible and peace-loving State and would try 1 infrastructure facilities along the border and forcibly 2 known for shifting stances, mixing the past words and seriously violated the agree- to portray India as the aggressor. built part of the facilities on the Chinese side of the < and present with a motive for the future ments both countries have reached, the China has yet to see India’s aggression. Line of Actual Control (LAC) regardless of bilater- ) 2 and throwing all bilateral agreements to the consensus made during the army com- It will have to pay for the unnecessary ( ( al divergences over the border disputes. The two sides 221 302 wind. Putting together various threads mander-level talks and harmed the rela- provocation leading to a bloody conflict went into repeated physical clashes as Chinese sol- 0 )> 5 3 available, it appears that as part of the tions of the two militaries and the feelings and will no more be able to mislead Indians F diers tried to stop their Indian counterparts.” This M agreement reached during the Corps of the two countries’ peoples. India should through sweet talk and diplomatically- 0 ( is a blatant lie since there has never been any dis- Commander level meeting held on June stop all provocative actions, meet the laced statements. pute in the perception of the LAC between the two 02 " 6, the Chinese troops opposite PP14 were Chinese side halfway and come back to the The Chinese for once have crossed the )2 6 ( armies in the Galwan Valley sector. The Chinese had required to move further eastwards to their right path of solving disputes through red line and pushed back the efforts being never crossed the LAC here. The Global Times ver- base called Post 1. It may be recalled that talks.” One only needs to compare this made by the two sides at the political level PQ ( sion is a cover-up as it is at variance with the earli- 2 0 the Chinese have built two posts namely statement to the Global Times article to to continue good relations despite the er statement issued by the spokesperson of the 2 Post 2 and Post 1 along the bank of Galwan understand how China is trying to change pending boundary issue. It has also made 0( Western Theatre Command of PLA. It would be per- 22 River after it takes a turn and runs almost the entire narrative by shifting the blame a mockery of all the five treaties signed so 0 tinent to mention here that India is building a road 0 3 parallel to the LAC well within the on India. China was still looking for a face- far between the two nations to maintain # 5 6 up to PP14, which is well within its territory. 2 1 Chinese territory before it enters India at saving strategy to get out of the peace and tranquility on the border. D 6 D The article highlights Chinese anxiety and fear. 2 PP14. Coronavirus mess when it has landed into China has been violating them frequent- It reads, “The arrogance and recklessness of the )222 They have also built a road up to Post another global embarrassment with a ly but never crossed the Rubicon. Fatal Indian side is the main reason for the consistent ten- 1. The entire process was required to be faulty notion of having embarrassed India. casualties have taken place for the first time sions along China-India borders. In recent years, ) completed within 10 days ending on After getting an unexpected response since 1975 when a patrol clash took place ( < 3 F$D New Delhi has adopted a tough stance on border June 15. The Chinese were to begin the from the Indian soldiers who retaliated in Arunachal Pradesh. If China thinks that issues, which is mainly resulted from two misjudge- 0 3 thinning out since they had begun the hard, China is now looking for a face-sav- it can dictate terms to India on border S ments. It believes that China does not want to sour 00 ) build-up. The Indian CO and his platoon ing exit formula. Its treacherous attempt management and carry out bilateral trade F ( relations with India because of increasing strategic 2 had gone to oversee the de-escalation to shift the blame on Indian troops is find- on its terms because of a perceived supe- pressure from the US, therefore China lacks the will 3 process, it being the last day for the Chinese ing no takers and despite total control on rior military, it is sadly mistaken and has # to hit back provocations from the Indian side. In 200 pullback. During the talks, the Chinese sol- the Chinese media, Beijing is finding it dif- learnt a lesson the hard way. 0 + addition, some Indian people mistakenly believe their 00 diers attacked the CO with spiked rods and ficult to hide the large number of fatali- China’s land mass today consists of 60 country’s military is more powerful than China’s. baseball bats. Indian troops rushed to the ties it has suffered. China has learnt the per cent forcibly-occupied territories. It has # 012) (34 # ( These misrepresentations affect the rationality of scene and the brawl took an ugly turn. hard way that its army is not combat-ready been bullying its neighbours to continue Indian opinion and add pressure to India’s China pol- After the initial casualties, there was no and its soldiers are no match for battle- with its expansionist policies. So far, it had icy.” This article is a reinforcement of China’s “neigh- backing down from either side. The scene hardened Indian counterparts. Despite car- not provoked India beyond a point. # ( bourhood bully” image. The Chinese leadership of the clash was a narrow ledge with a deep rying the improvised lethal equipment, the Though it had off and on been talking of believes in, “Who controls the past controls the ravine. Reinforcements arrived and the Chinese were no match for the Indians in Tibet being its palm and Ladakh, Nepal, ( ( future; who controls the present controls the past.” mayhem continued well into the night at hand-to-hand combat. Despite starting the Sikkim, Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh 0 + ) The global community has not forgotten how China those icy heights in the open. It was the altercation and having suffered humilia- being its fingers, it never dared to enforce 5 bullied its way into the South China Sea (SCS) despite Chinese side which broke all agreements, tion, China has started talking peace, its baseless and erratic claim. With the an international tribunal’s verdict to the contrary and conventions and treaties in a barbaric man- which is quite unlike it. recent treachery, China can forget about has since declared a SCS District. This is a classic ner. But as expected of the Chinese, they China’s actions in Galwan have only the fingers and should prepare to lose the example of China’s cartographic aggression, a lega- shifted the entire blame on the Indian side. reinforced what was always known the palm as well. The Galwan incident will A;A; P9 Q cy of the Middle Kingdom. The fact that the Chinese action was world over since the Korean War, that become a defining moment in Sino- ( China’s attempts in Ladakh are similar, a well- premeditated and had the blessings of the Beijing’s word can never be trusted and Indian relations. China has lost the plot and 1 ( planned and coordinated cartographic invasion higher military commanders can be sub- agreements are only a piece of paper. They the dominating position it has always been beginning with forcible occupation of Aksai Chin stantiated from the fact that the spokesper- are past masters in twisting facts through proud of. The Chinese pride has been shat- in the late fifties, retention of territories occupied son of the Western Theatre Command bluff and blustery. Similarly, the Chinese tered beyond repair and the same goes for ) ) ( in 1962, annexing Shaksgam Valley through an issued a Press note. It reads, “China appeal for restraint and peace should not Sino-Indian relations. agreement with Pakistan and thereafter frequent for- always owns sovereignty over the Galwan be taken at face value. They are always con- (The author is a Jammu-based - . ays into Ladakh to lay claim on the grazing Valley region, and the Indian border scious of their global image of a respon- columnist and analyst)
commanders; a move which US Christianise and rationalise France that Mandela carved a rainbow nation in universities were established during selves stranded in the middle of reality of colonialism into relief, we are President Donald Trump has vowed to the seemingly innocuous ways of reg- post-apartheid South Africa through colonial times. Must we shut our hal- Darwin’s archipelago. Hardening of bound to regress several steps away oppose in order to protect American istering time were also altered. Names reconciliation and Germany decided lowed temples just because of their administrative positions, calling the from a possible resolution. Mrinal Sen’s heritage and the history of military tri- of days and months were changed on against dismantling the Nazi concen- colonial past? Should we destroy the protestors “thugs” or making proposi- film Interview offers an interesting take umphs. Taking a cue from the US, anti- the calendar and days commemorat- tration camps, lest the coming gener- busts and the forts of India’s erstwhile tions like “no justice, no peace” lend on this dilemma. The film opens with racism campaigners in England, too, ing saints were removed. Sylvain ations of Germans forget the crimes royals because of the caste and eco- themselves to the archaic Aristotelian a newsreel showing the removal of have set out on a defacing spree, Marechal, a notorious atheist, poet and their ancestors had committed. nomic discrimination they represent logic of the “excluded middle” — a colonial statues from Maidan, Kolkata’s unleashing their ire on statues of political theorist, went as far as secu- This is not to suggest that busts of and because democracy by its defini- premise which leaves no room for largest public park. However, attempts ./ (<9+-> Winston Churchill, Queen Victoria and larising the connotation of December slave traders should adorn public tion is antithetical to feudalism? Or negotiation or a middle ground — to sanitise the city of its colonial ves- even Gandhi. However, when we 25 from the birth of Lord Jesus to that squares in the US or wherever coloured should we prohibit the sons and planks that we need for lasting truce. tiges contrast ironically with the fate of here is nothing new about the US attempt to reset the clock by “killing” of Isaac Newton. races have suffered. But how much of daughters of former royal families from Besides, such a position blurs those dis- the protagonist. Ranjit fails to get a race riots. After nearly three cen- the dead and decapitate statues, we In spite of the reign of terror, the the world can be really built anew? holding public offices because some of tinctions that exist between the real lucrative job with a multinational Tturies of slave trade, hundred often fail to build something of value monarchical ambition of Napoleon in Statues, institutions and edifices of what them continue to thrive on account of oppressors and ideological adversaries. company because he fails to show up years of racial violence, decades of racial in its stead. his later years and the sheer fact that antiquity or which period can be safe- those identities and in those palaces? If we allow ourselves to be blinded by for the interview dressed in immacu- tension, numerous incidents of unre- In the BBC documentary, Tearing within a space of 22 years the deposed ly removed? Surely, their heritage notwith- rage, however fair it might be, we often late Western attire. strained police behaviour towards the up History: The Art of Revolution, Bourbon dynasty was restored, French In the context of India, much like standing, no Indian would ever con- tend to misjudge and even Gandhi In a world where our fates are inex- African Americans, routine protests which deals with the large-scale experiments with radical social reengi- any other country of the world, these template dismantling the aforemen- becomes a racist class enemy. tricably tied, it is difficult to imagine and occasional riots, the recent images destruction of art and architecture dur- neering did yield a few results. questions precipitate a set of irre- tioned institutions which have served It is true that melting pots like the a future based on the erasure of the emerging from the US attest to a social ing the French revolution, art histori- However, bulldozing art or attempts at deemably baffling answers. There are our democracy so faithfully. Surely we US leave much to be desired. Equally past, however traumatic or unjust it realism that the world is all too famil- an David Clay argues that such acts of reordering time according to revolu- so many overlaps between pre-and cannot overlook the monumental con- valid is the contention that transfer of might be. Indeed, it is difficult to imag- iar with. With the protests growing in vandalism are well nigh as powerful as tionary ethics have only left behind a post-Independence India and there is tributions of the Maharajas of power, such as the one that took place ine RK Narayan’s fictional Malgudi, spread, strength and vehemence, the acts of creation. Accounts of 1792 cap- bitter legacy of confusion and pain. so much that we have borrowed from Darbhanga, Travancore and Bikaner, to in India, is at best incomplete. In a which has over the decades become a demonstrators have started targetting ture the zeal with which the revolution- The past never really evaporates our colonial exploiters. Our name just a few, who have done so country like the US and for that mat- universal metaphor for the “real” Confederate landmarks and pulling aries went about demolishing statues, and continues to inform our present. Constitution draws generously from much to modernise India. If we start ter in most European nations, the India, without the statue of that down statues of slave traders. There memorials and palaces — all symbols The erasure of the past, however bit- the Government of India Act, 1935, our retracing our steps to arrive at the ori- process of integration is far from per- unknown British general that stands have also been calls to rechristen of the ancient regime. So copious was ter, cannot be the basis of a lasting Parliament is modelled on the British gin of a crisis, located at some point in fect. If we keep throwing the moments proudly in its bustling market. army bases named after Confederate the revolutionary zeal to de- future. We know this because Nelson Westminster style and the best of our the remote past, we would find our- of “first contact” or the unfortunate (The writer teaches English at DU) ! " " $ ! /0 7! & %@%% London: UK counter-terror- with CTPSE as they progress sages expressing their shock at ism officers on Sunday declared their investigation,” he said. the “ senseless attack” . a stabbing rampage by a Libyan- “ We have made one arrest “ It’s clearly a terrible crime origin man in a park in the and at this stage we are not look- whatever the motivation and we 1 2 ing for any other people in con- will be making sure the police English town of Reading that left three people dead as a terrorist nection with this incident. There have all the support they need,” Beijing: China’s top lawmaking courts would maintain juris- a three-day meeting that ended attack. is no intelligence to suggest that UK Health Secretary Matt body has announced a three- diction over cases, but the law Saturday, and suggests that The local Thames Valley there is any further danger to the Hancock told BBC on Sunday. day session for the end of this would allow an exception for China may be aiming to pass Police had initially launched a public, however we urge people South Central Ambulance month, a move that raises the Chinese authorities to exercise the law ahead of a July 1 holi- murder inquiry and said it was to remain vigilant and report Service said “ multiple ambu- possibility of the enactment of jurisdiction over “ a tiny num- day that marks Hong Kong’s keeping an open mind on the anything suspicious by calling lance resources” were sent to the a national security law for ber of criminal cases ... Under return to China. The Standing motive behind the knife ram- police,” Detective Chief scene, including five ambulance Hong Kong that has stirred specific circumstances,” Committee of the National page in a busy park in the city Superintendent Ian Hunter, crews and a helicopter. debate and fears in the semi- according to a Xinhua report. People’s Congress typically centre on Saturday evening. Head of Crime at Thames Valley The Reading park was busy autonomous territory. It did not provide any meets every two months. “Deputy Assistant Police had earlier said. at the time with large crowds The official Xinhua News details on what those circum- Last year, anti-government Commissioner Dean Haydon, The police force also con- gathered outdoors to enjoy the Agency said on Sunday that the stances might be. protesters smashed their way Senior National Coordinator firmed that the attack had no good weather. Panic set in as the Standing Committee of the The stationing of Chinese into the locked Hong Kong leg- for the Counter Terrorism connection with an anti-racism knife-wielding man was spotted, National People’s Congress security officials in Hong Kong islative complex on the Policing network, has this morn- ( & "% Black Lives Matter protest that with shouts “ run, run” heard as would meet from June 28 to 30 and their involvement in law anniversary, spray painting slo- ing declared the incident a ter- & " & % &# &%'"% ( took place at the same park ear- people started dispersing from in Beijing. enforcement would arguably be gans on the walls and damag- rorist incident, and CTPSE lier on Saturday. They also urge the area. The brief report did not the most significant erosion to ing the electronic voting sys- [Counter Terrorism Policing tre of the city in Berkshire. “ Incidents of this nature are members of the public to not Images later emerged of mention the Hong Kong secu- date of Hong Kong’s autonomy tem. The months of protests, in South East] will be taking over The arrested man is believed very rare, though I know that share “ incredibly distressing” local police carrying out an rity law among several possible in local affairs under the “ one which Chinese flags were tram- the investigation,” a Thames to be a Libyan-origin resident in will be of little comfort to those footage of the knife attack on armed operation at a block of discussion items, but it could country, two systems” princi- pled on and the Chinese Valley Police statement said. Britain. involved and understand the social media. flats in Reading, where the sus- still be on the agenda or added ple that has guided the city emblem on its Hong Kong A 25-year-old man who “ This was a truly tragic inci- concern that this incident will Ministers said that UK pect was apparently held. About at the meeting. since Britain returned the for- office defaced, prompted the was arrested on suspicion of dent and the thoughts of have caused amongst our local Prime Minister Boris Johnson a dozen armed police officers China released some mer colony to China in 1997. central government’s decision murder Saturday night, remains Thames Valley Police are with all community. We will be working and UK Home Secretary Priti with shields were seen entering details of the legislation late The draft says the new to enact the law. in police custody at this time, the those who have been affected,” closely with our partners over Patel will remain in contact the block and families living in Saturday, heightening fears that security law would prevail if Hong Kong’s leader, Carrie statement added. said Chief Constable John the coming days and weeks to with the police leading the the building were moved out. A the central government is tight- local Hong Kong laws are Lam, called the draft law “ a The knife attack took place Campbell of Thames Valley support the Reading communi- investigation through Sunday. loud bang was heard from the ening its grip on Hong Kong inconsistent with it, Xinhua significant initiative ... At a crit- in Forbury Gardens in the cen- Police. ty during this time, as well as They had issued Twitter mes- inside later. PTI after months of anti-govern- said. It would require the Hong ical moment” to ensure the ment protests last year. Kong government to create a long-term prosperity and sta- Under the draft, the central national security commission bility of the city of 7.5 million government would set up a supervised by the central gov- people. Q national security office in Hong ernment. Beijing would also The law will criminalize Kong that would collect and appoint a national security four acts: secession, subversion analyze intelligence and deal adviser for the city. of state power, terrorist activi- with criminal cases related to The timing of the upcom- ties and colluding with foreign R" national security. ing legislative session is unusu- forces to endanger national Hong Kong police and al, coming just one week after security. AP " -! * 5 % &O Washington: US President American George Floyd on Donald Trump has kicked off May 25. The protests spread his re-election campaign with nationwide and turned violent ! %:%" &0?$.4D a rally in Oklahoma where he in many places including launched a frontal attack on his Washington DC, New York, Democratic opponent Joe Chicago and Los Angeles. The )'0'. Biden, describing him as a “ president has accused radical Belgrade: Serbia’s ruling pop- helpless puppet” of the radical left for the violence. ulists are set to tighten their 3 election to the UNSC, Norov, left. “ The left is trying to do hold on power in a Sunday par- who visited New Delhi in Trump, 74, is pitted against everything they can to stop us liamentary election held amid ndia is playing the role as the January this year and held former vice president and every hour of every day includ- concerns over the spread of the I“pharmacy of the world” extensive talks with the top Democratic Party’s presidential ing violence, mayhem, look coronavirus in the Balkan during the COVID-19 pan- Indian leadership, said that the nominee Biden, 77, in the what happened tonight. But we country and a partial boycott demic with its vast experience country's entry into the pow- November 3 presidential elec- will never submit to their by the opposition. and deep knowledge in medi- erful UN organ is more than $ " %9!0( %*" % & *"#E ( tion. threats and we will never let Nearly 6.6 million voters cine, setting the tone for many symbolic. As per the latest opinion them destroy our nation,” are eligible to cast ballots for the regional and global initiatives, “This is more than sym- polls, he is trailing behind Trump said. 250-member parliament and Shanghai Cooperation bolic now as India secures its .! .. Biden on an average by eight In his speech that lasted for local authorities. Organisation Secretary- non-permanent membership *" "&&7' " percentage points. more than 100 minutes, Trump The election — initially General Vladimir Norov has in the UN Security Council for Trump, in his address to talked a lot on his favorite planned in April but postponed said. the period of 2021-2022. the thousands of his support- themes: fake news, energy because of the pandemic — India has so far supplied “I am sure that & % % ers at an indoor stadium in dominance, appointing judges, comes as Serbia still reports medicines to 133 countries in highly qualified scientists Oklahoma’s Tulsa city on supporting police and con- dozens of new cases daily after the fight against COVID-19, and medical professionals 5 Tulsa (US): President Donald 110 days despite concerns from Saturday, said: “ Biden is a help- demning protesters. completely relaxing the lock- which shows India's generos- in India will take an active part Trump said Saturday he’s asked local health officials that it less puppet of the radical left. “ The unhinged left-wing down rules. President ity, despite the fact that the in the efforts of the world Minneapolis: One man is dead his administration to slow could lead to further spread of And he’s not radical left. I mob is trying to vandalise our Aleksandar Vucic’s Serbian country's government has community to study and and 11 people suffered non- down coronavirus testing the virus in Tulsa. Most of don’t think he knows what he history, desecrating beautiful Progressive Party appears set for taken urgent measures to pre- research the coronavirus pan- life-threatening wounds in a because robust testing turns up those in attendance declined to is any more. But he’s con- monuments, tear down our a landslide victory, facing little vent and treat the disease on a demic and develop a vaccine,” shooting in Minneapolis, police too many cases of COVID-19. wear a mask. trolled by the radical left” . statues and punish, cancel and challenge from the divided national scale, Norov told PTI Norov said. there said early Sunday. Trump told supporters at The outbreak has killed Addressing his first elec- persecute anyone who does not opposition. Opponents say this in an interview. “India plays the role of the Minneapolis police had his campaign rally that the U.S. about 120,000 people in the U.S., tion rally after the coronavirus conform to their demands for is because Vucic has dominat- This is a worthy and ‘pharmacy of the world' and in first said 10 people had been Has tested 25 million people, far and nearly a half-million world- pandemic hit the country early absolute and total control, we’re ed the campaign on the main- responsible example of the terms of a pandemic it is cru- shot with “ various severity lev- more than any other country. wide, according to a count by this year, killing more than not conforming. “ That’s why stream media which he controls, behaviour of a major power, cial in a global context,” he els of injuries,” but revised their The “ bad part,” Trump said, is Johns Hopkins University, 119,000 Americans in a matter we’re here actually. This cruel clamping down on his critics. and at the same time demon- said. total in a tweet posted just after that widespread testing leads to though the real numbers are of few months and bringing the campaign of censorship and He has denied this. Citing lack strates the complementarity Beijing-headquartered 3 am. logging more cases of the virus. believed to be higher. The num- economy to a standstill, Trump exclusion violates everything of free and fair conditions and and mutual support of the SCO is an eight-member eco- The name and age of the “ When you do testing to ber of newly confirmed cases alleged that the Biden cam- we hold dear as Americans. danger to public health, sever- SCO member states, he said. nomic and security bloc. India deceased weren’t immediately that extent, you’re going to find per day has risen from about paign staff even donated a lot They want to demolish our al main opposition groups are India last week over- and Pakistan were admitted released, and it wasn’t clear more people, you’re going to 21,400 two weeks ago to 23,200, of money to bail out rioters, heritage so that they can impose boycotting the vote. A number whelmingly won the election into the grouping in 2017. Its whether anyone was taken into find more cases,” Trump said. according to an Associated looters and arsonists who rav- their new oppressive regime in of smaller parties have decid- to the United Nations Security founding members include custody. An initial tweet from “ So I said to my people, ‘Slow Press analysis. And in Florida, aged Minneapolis. its place. 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It suggests ) momentum can drive new major digital reforms such as teps for bringing further investments including from virtual court proceedings, e-fil- # $ 8 :- eopolitical developments # Sease of doing business in the overseas, CII said. ing, and work from home to Gand trend in COVID-19 2 country will help bring more It has sought effective speed up court deliberations. cases will set the tone for equi- domestic and foreign invest- implementation of Online The Alternative Dispute ( ) recently put import restric- ty markets this week, analysts *; ; ments, and help India in its aim Single Window System as the Resolution institutions can be tions on tyres, while also mak- said, adding that with no major $ 7 of becoming self-reliant, a first step towards strengthening expanded in all parts of the he Government has sought ,) ing its prior approval manda- events scheduled, indices may Confederation of Indian ease of doing business. Regular country with arbitration and Tproduct-wise details of 0 P tory for foreign investments consolidate. Industry (CII) statement said monitoring by the Chief mediation centres, it said, cheap imports, comparison from countries that share “Going ahead, we expect on Sunday. Secretary of a state, time bound adding that over the medium with domestic prices and tax & land border with India to curb the market momentum to con- ing of lockdown restrictions The industry body has approvals and single interface term, judicial capacity must be disadvantage, if any, from “opportunistic tinue in near term on back of will help revive economic identified immediate and should be implemented in all enhanced with specialized industry to curb low quality takeovers” of domestic changed sentiments and demand. medium term measures in states, it said. commercial courts at High inbound shipments especially include import surge data firms, following COVID-19 improved liquidity. “However, the current terms of ease of doing business Currently, only 21 states Courts and District Courts. from China and boost domes- between 2014-15 and 2018-19; pandemic, a move which will “Apart from global cues response seems to be a mixed to boost the economy. have implemented this sys- It also said that MSMEs tic manufacturing, sources said. domestic prices of similar restrict FDI from China. and development around geo- bag across the world and fore- “While many policies have tem.For a business entity, there need a special helping hand They said a high level goods that are made here, During April 2019- political tensions, the month- sight remains blurry as to how been announced for a facilita- should not be any other point and should be exempted from meeting to discuss ways to domestic capacity, imports February 2020, India imported ly F&O expiry would be some quickly the revival in tive investment climate, effec- of interface with the govern- approvals and inspections for promote Atma Nirbhar Bharat under free trade agreements, goods worth USD 62.4 billion, of the key monitarables,” said economies pan out. It insinu- tive translation into ground- ment, other than the single three years under state laws (Self-reliant India), including and inverted duty issue, if any. while exports to the neigh- Siddhartha Khemka, Head - ates a long drawn journey level outcomes will help window system, it added. while following all rules. Self cut in import dependence from An industry source said bouring country stood at USD Retail Research, Motilal Oswal which ultimately will be reflect- investor perceptions and fur- CII noted that simplifying certification route can be used China, also took place recent- that they are preparing their 15.5 billion in the same period. Financial Services Ltd. ed in the stock prices,” said ther boost confidence. We property registration and for renewal and approvals for ly in the Prime Minister’s office. views on all those products and The main goods imported According to analysts, besides Jimeet Modi, founder and believe that taking the ease of acquisition of land is critical. MSMEs with a good track Industry was asked to send would soon send to the com- from China include clocks and stock-specific action, trend in CEO, SAMCO Securities & doing business route can Industry should be permitted record. comments and suggestions on merce and industry ministry. watches, musical instruments, global markets and foreign StockNote. unlock huge potential at a time to buy land directly from farm- India’s high logistics costs certain number of goods and The exercise to reduce and curb toys, sports goods, furniture, fund movement would also During the past week, the when the world is seeking new ers with deemed approval after impact its competitiveness, said raw materials imported from imports from China assumes mattresses, plastics, electrical dictate sentiments. Sensex rallied 950.85 points or investment opportunities,” said 30 days. Digitisation and inte- the statement. This will require China, which include wrist significance in the wake of machinery, electronic equip- Rupee-dollar dynamics 2.81 per cent. Chandrajit Banerjee, Director gration of land records and sin- medium term action such as watches, wall clocks, ampoules, border tensions between the ment, chemicals, iron and steel and crude oil movement would Eight days after General, CII. gle online portal with inte- increasing the share of railways glass rods and tubes, hair two countries. items, fertilisers, mineral fuel also be key factors to watch, recording three lakh COVID- The statement noted that grated information can help in and waterways in transport, cream, hair shampoos, face China accounts for about and metals. they added. “Given that there 19 cases, India went past the central and state governments titling.Compliances for labour improving first-mile and last- powder, eye and lip make up 14 per cent of India’s imports India has time and again are no major scheduled events 4,00,000-mark on Sunday with have introduced a plethora of regulations could be speeded mile connectivity and reducing preparations, printing ink, and is a major supplier for sec- raised concerns over widening both locally as well as global- the biggest single-day spike of reforms across the various up at lower costs, according to port dwell time. paints and varnishes, and some tors like cell phones, telecom, trade deficit with China which ly, indices are expected to con- 15,413 new infections, while areas of doing business, which the industry body. Cross-subsidisation of tobacco items, one of the power, plastic toys and critical stood at about USD 47 billion solidate and move sideways. the death toll rose to 13,254, helped India leap to the 63rd As per CII, enforcing con- freight should be rationalised, sources said. pharma ingredients. during April-February 2019- Across the world, markets are according to Union Health rank in the latest Doing tracts is a challenge due to CII said among other sugges- The other details sought The Government has 20. trying to decode how the eas- Ministry data. Business Report of the World insufficient commercial courts tions. .?0 /39 < /<562 3 ' & #* ; - -": % 0 will be felt in the current finan- '.& && 2019-20 at 14,488 crore. The 0 12 @) cial year, Kumar said from the net profit was 862 crore dur- BI chairman Rajnish Kumar bank’s point of view, the true ) ' .' & ing 2018-19. Sassured shareholders that impact of COVID pandemic % '# ( Amidst the COVID-19 the likely job cuts and salary must also consider the behav- $& .%' &> pandemic outbreak, the out- he country’s second largest the panel lapsed as of 15 June reductions in the wake of ioral impact on bank’s cus- look of the global economy has Tlender Punjab National oreign portfolio investors 2020,” read the Secretariat’s COVID-19 pandemic will leave tomers, and composition of I become very uncertain and Bank is planning to hit capital F(FPI) have infused a net n a landmark development, note. ‘relatively low level’ of stress on portfolio, among others. world is likely to experience a markets in the fourth quarter 17,985 crore into the Indian IChina has lost a dispute to According to the EU, the bank as the proportion of “For instance, likely job and is an accredited banker to deep rooted recession next this fiscal to raise funds to help capital markets in June so far the European Union at the China subsidises its industries business from Government cuts and salary reductions will major Central Government year, Kumar said. meet growth needs and regu- amid increasing liquidity and World Trade Organization to a great extent, particularly and quasi-Government sector have relatively low level of Ministries and Departments, The RBI expects contrac- latory requirements. higher risk appetite. (WTO) for a market economy steel and aluminum, making is high. stress on account of higher pro- the annual report said. tion in the Indian economy At the moment, the bank According to the latest status, as the former allowed their sales prices in the inter- In a letter to the bank’s portion of Govt/ Quasi Govt. It said SBI is contributing during the current financial is sufficiently capitalised with depositories data, a net sum of the dispute to lapse. national market unfair. shareholders, Kumar exuded Sector customers,” he said in significantly towards e-gover- year. the capital adequacy ratio of 20,527 crore was pumped The development comes After the latest develop- confidence that despite eco- the letter, as per SBI’s annual nance initiatives taken by the Kumar also said that the 14.14 per cent at the end of into equities by FPIs between after four years of battle for the ment, to protect their indus- nomic headwinds, the robust report. GOI, and is instrumental in the pandemic has changed the March 2020, PNB Managing June 1-19, while they withdrew market-economy status by tries, the EU and the United performance achieved by the “As of now, only 21.8 per development of e-solutions for preference of customers and it Director S S Mallikarjuna Rao a net 2,569 crore from the China. The designation would States will be able to apply high country’s largest lender State cent of the customers have both Central and state govern- is a big opportunity for the told PTI in an interview. debt segment. have put the country in a anti-dumping tariffs on goods Bank of India (SBI) in 2019-20 availed the benefit of morato- ments. bank as there is now more “However, we will finalise This took the total net stronger position in respect of from China. will continue in the current rium. Furthermore, the Bank “This has facilitated their acceptability to adopt digital the opening balance sheet of investment to 17,985 crore. its commercial and trade part- Similar issues have also financial year. was able to achieve 98 per cent transition to the online mode, channels for doing banking amalgamated entities in the Prior to this, overseas ners. been faced by India in terms of “…despite the economic branch operability as well as 91 providing greater efficiency transactions. next board meeting in July. investors remained net sellers A note by the WTO “dumping” of low-cost prod- headwinds, the Bank is well per cent alternate channel oper- and transparency, resulting in He said the bank will fur- Probably then the bank will get for three consecutive months. Secretariat said China allowed ucts by China. India has prepared to adjust to the chal- ability during the period of ease of doing business and ther scale up YONO (all- an actual estimate of the capi- They pulled out a net 7,366 the dispute to lapse. “At the imposed anti-dumping duties lenges posed by the COVID-19 lockdown,” Kumar added. relaxation of living for the cit- encompassing digital platform) tal ,” he said.”We will be plan- crore in May, 15,403 crore in request of China, the panel sus- on several occasions on sever- pandemic. I am more than Nevertheless, an elaborate izens,” it said. and has set a target of doubling ning (capital raising) some- April and a record 1.1 lakh pended its work on 14 June al items. hopeful that the robust per- Business Continuity Plan SBI’s total government user registrations in the next six where around end of third crore in March. 2019 (WT/DS516/13). Since Further, amid the ongoing formance achieved in FY20 (BCP) is in place to manage business turnover was months, and further strength- quarter or beginning of fourth “As economies all over the the panel has not been request- border tussle, India may will continue in FY21 as well,” disruptions, he said. 52,62,643 crore during fiscal en platform through new prod- quarter. By this time we would world are increasing liquidity, ed to resume its work, pursuant impose higher tariffs on prod- the SBI chairman said. SBI has traditionally been 2019-20. uct offerings like end-to-end have declared two quarterly the appetite for higher risk to Article 12.12 of the DSU, the ucts that are mostly imported Observing that the full the banker of choice to the The bank registered its home loans, pre-approved car balance sheet of the amalga- investments like equities is also authority for establishment of from China. impact of COVID-19 outbreak Government of India (GOI) highest ever yearly net profit in loan and personal gold loans. mated entities,” he said. increasing considerably. “This money will find its way into India as India is well placed among emerging mar- * ) 102*? 4 2 kets,” said Harsh Jain, co- founder and COO, Groww. & Household and personal ! # products, oil and gas and tele- com stocks have attracted most # of FPIs’ attention over the past month, he added. ) ; As per Rusmik Oza, exec- " & utive vice president and head of fundamental research at Kotak As much as 50.69 per 2018 when prices had climbed Securities, the market mood is litre, or 64 per cent, in petrol to 75.69 per litre in Delhi. quite supportive due to gradual iesel price on Sunday hit a price is due to taxes - 32.98 is The highest-ever petrol resumption in business activi- eteran industrialist Ratan Dfresh record high after the central excise duty and price was on October 4, 2018 ties and some positive news VTata on Sunday called for rates were hiked by 60 paise per 17.71 is local sales tax or VAT. when rates soared to 84 a litre flows coming from the banking stopping online hatred and litre while petrol price was up Over 63 per cent of the in Delhi. and financial services sector. bullying and instead support- 35 paise, taking the cumulative retail selling price of diesel is When rates had peaked in “Since global markets are ing each other in what has been increase in rates in 15 days to taxes. Out of the total tax inci- October 2018, the Government supportive, the Nifty-50 has a “year full of challenges” for 8.88 a litre and 7.97 respec- dence of 49.43 per litre, had cut excise duty on petrol smartly moved back above everyone. tively. 31.83 is by way of central and diesel by 1.50 per litre 10,000 level. If global markets In a post on social media Petrol price in Delhi was excise and 17.60 is VAT. each. don’t fall sharply in the next platform Instagram, Tata said hiked to 79.23 per litre from Petrol in Mumbai costs State-owned oil compa- week, then we can expect some the online community is being 78.88, while diesel rates were 86.04 per litre and diesel is nies were asked to absorb positive flows from FPI side,” hurtful to each other and bring- increased to 78.27 a litre from priced at 76.69. another 1 a litre to help cut Oza said. ing each other down. 77.67, according to a price The 15th daily increase in retail rates by 2.50 a litre. Himanshu Srivastava, asso- “This year has been full of notification of state oil mar- rates since oil companies on Oil companies had quick- ciate director-manager research challenges for everyone, on keting companies. June 7 restarted revising prices ly recouped the 1 and the at Morningstar India, termed some level or the other. Rates have been increased in line with costs after ending Government in July 2019 raised the investment environment as I see online community across the country and vary an 82-day hiatus in rate revi- excise duty by 2 a litre. “dynamic in nature”. being hurtful to each other, from state to state depending sion, has taken diesel prices to The 82-day freeze in rates However, he added that bringing each other down, on the incidence of local sales fresh highs. Petrol price too is this year was imposed in mid- the Indian economy had been harshly and with quick judge- tax or VAT. at a two-year high. March soon after the struggling to gain pace even ments,” the Chairman Taxes make up for nearly Prior to the current rally, Government hiked excise duty before the coronavirus pan- Emeritus of the Tata group two-thirds of the retail selling the peak diesel rates had on petrol and diesel to shore up demic. said. price. touched was on October 16, additional finances. ' % ' ' 4( ;# 0 $ & $ 4 . -5 #' &' & $ ##;0 Chitranjan: In order to provide Kolkata: International Yoga ? ) “Domestic exporters are pre- more medical facilities to all the Day was observed by Metro pared to play a key role in the workers of CLW and their officers and staff with their ) global market for PPEs, which family members, KG Hospital family members and friends by is estimated to be more than of CLW has provided 14 mod- maintaining social distancing USD 60 billion over the next ernize medical equipments on and other guidelines to five years. The AEPC has Sunday. Praveen Kumar improve immunity, the sense of ndian apparel export indus- requested the Government to Mishra, General Manager of well being on Sun. Due to the Itry body AEPC on Sunday lift the ban on export of PPE CLW inaugurated the modern present pandemic situation, urged the Government to lift kits,” he said in a statement. The medical equipments through mass gathering is not possible. the ban on exports of Personal industry, which was hit hard video conferencing while e - Hence, Metro men participat- Protective Equipment (PPE) after the outbreak of coron- opening from the meeting ed in programme with rest of kits as its production has avirus pandemic, had rejigged room in the administrative the country by practicising reached 8 lakh units per day. large production facilities to building. Senior officers were prominent among them, like, Digital Dental X-ray, different Asanas from home in Apparel Export Promotion manufacture PPEs by re-pur- present at the opening cere- Operating Microscope for Eye, Automatic Clinical Chemistry 45-min long drill to stay fit Council Chairman A Sakthivel posing their production lines mony in administrative build- Remote Controlled OT 1. Analyzer etc are provided in both mentally, physically as said huge export opportunities amidst a nationwide lockdown ing.14 medical equipments Table, ICU Ventilator, KGH. Doctors in Seminar Hall well as promote Yoga, an inte- exists for domestic players in that disrupted material, labour costing around Rs 1.3 cr, Automated CPR Machine, of KGH also attended the VC. gral part of Indian culture. the global PPE kit market. and supply chains, he said. ! " "
/ famous drive-in movie of the 90s. Jonita suggests that this concept, if implemented and followed wisely, could be a hit in India too. She says, “I think drive-in concerts could totally create a new normal. This is happening in many cities in the US and other parts of the O = world. It would be physically live and in person and at the same time, be very cool ) , P / and safe. But yes, proper guidelines will have to be carried out for maintaining dis- &% $. < 3 00= tance.” '&'% $. > ' '''&' $&.'< $&&'' >>< !33 / -/33 ' # (% $. ' 0 The recent music scene has seen a & & '''&" range of remixes and item numbers. With &$'''&.% '. more musicians at home in their spaces, would song-writing quality improve? ' '& #' &' . Would we see more independent talent $%%$ ! " release their albums? 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First, the way that experience live music. The only big we are not able to perform absolutely live! song which I can listen to over and over from your father’s old album, in physical concerts happened with those advantage of this is that people from all A lot of times we have to pre-record again or go back to. Only repetition has &&( ( Twhich he and your mother were lights and music effects, that extra ener- around the world can attend such shows because we don’t want to give out some- been there.” .$ sharing an ice cream while sitting on a gy and an adrenaline rush — all of that which they otherwise wouldn’t have thing to the audience that does not sound Jonita agrees and adds, “A lot of musi- &#' ( car’s bumper under the night sky, watch- is missing online. Second, all the musi- been able to.” good.” cians, who were hesitating to put their .'> ing Maine Pyaar Kiya in the town’s open cians cannot actually present it in the Singer Jonita Gandhi says that musi- Singer Jankee Mehta shares her chal- time into writing, are finding their way ' > !> theatre, is something millennials can same framework the way they would in cians will certainly have to rely on the lenges of conducting an online session. with words. So we’ll see a surge of inde- ( ( < & ('(.$> & ' !> $ &% > & < $&&& #&& (& $&" ' ##'&'# $ $'(.$ & ' !$ &% & " # #&& (# $&' $=.&' &'#' '# & he pandemic has impacted the worldly affairs at different, unfath- Tomable dimensions. The immedi- ate impacts were visible to everyone as both — the people and the governments — were caught off-guard by this novel virus. As months have passed and gaps in our basic infrastructure continue to hit hard the ‘poorest of the poor’, the pan- demic is unfolding a world where some are looking at going back to the conven- tional ways of living closer to the nature while some are not too hopeful of the return. Remote villages of the hilly Indian % % state, Himachal Pradesh, are faced with a similar dilemma where on one hand, COVID-19 has forced people to look at 0 more ‘communal’ ways of surviving and on the contrary, has distanced people ' '.& ' < from one another. In the earlier days, most villages religiously followed a tradition — &% '< #%&& $ Buari, which was based on the ‘spirit of cooperation’. Unfortunately, this tradition # %.''(' < has been disappearing from the social milieu of the villages until the spread of # ! $ &$ # the virus. '& $ &<&& WHAT IS BUARI? 423 1 1 If on a particular day a villager had to harvest the crop, everyone in the vil- ecent news of a powerful Asian country’s lage would lend their hand to finish the Rinvasion on a neighbouring country’s ter- job. That applied to other farmers as well. ritory to merge it into its own territory, clear- Together, they would spend days in the become quite wary if one goes to the mar- ly shows that how military or political power fields cultivating the crop, conversing ket even to buy some basic commodity. corrupts men and also the nations they lead. through traditional folk songs and shar- “Villagers look at you suspiciously. There It’s a fact that when power goes into a person’s ing lunch. The cooperation was not just is an environment of fear and doubt with head, he gets so intoxicated that he does not limited to agriculture field but extended BACK TO THE ROOTS regard to the returnees.” “Yes, this is true,” mind the consequences of his misadventures. to construction of each other’s houses too. says Sachin Sharma who was working for In his quest of gaining new countries, he may No one hired labourers, as villagers a yarn and fabric making unit in Baddi, lose even his own or may be judged as a crim- together laid the foundation of an indi- 3 one of the industrial towns of Himachal inal in the eyes of the international communi- vidual’s house. Slowly, people started Pradesh. In the beginning people were ty. Thus, lose prestige and even power, yet he migrating to towns in search of better > even scared to greet him fearing he may takes all these risks because his judgement is career opportunities. This led to transfor- have been infected by the virus. shadowed by his ego generated by his military mation in the agriculture traditions But unlike Yashpaul, he wants to stay might. Not only does his ego and his power- wherein they would give their orchards $ in his village permanently now. “I have to-strike lead such a person to his own doom or cultivable fields on contracts or hired rather cushy jobs, they are now growing come here for good and am not going but it drags to a definite decline of the whole migrant workers mostly for harvesting -63"66 cash-crops on their land. “No doubt we back to my job. I have learnt all the nation. The whole country then suffers from vegetables, fruits and other crops. These are enjoying the benefits of a joint fam- processes required for yarn, fabric mak- the war psychosis or war hysteria and loses its migrant workers came from states like UP, of my land where bushes and wild plants THE FORGOTTEN FRUIT OF PHYS- ily with all the members working in the ing and marketing of the products,” good relations with its neighbours and the sym- Bihar, Jharkhand or the Ghurkhas of had grown in abundance rendering it ICAL LABOUR field together and taking responsibility of shared Sachin who is hopeful of establish- pathisers. Nepal and were mostly hired by apple uncultivable. Yes, the villagers helped me Yashpaul Sharma, however, is skep- household chores. But for how long?” ing a unit in his own village with the help If we growers. remove all that unwanted growth and tical. After having worked as a general they ask. of other returnees. rewind our make it cultivable again. Lands lying bar- manager at a hotel in the not so far tourist For them, there is a feeling of uncer- He seemed well aware of the chal- memory a little RETURN OF BUARI IN THE POST- ren for years are now being tilled by the town of Shimla, he was forced to return tainty about how long the hotel industry lenges that this task will face him with, bit, we would COVID WORLD returnees,” shared Layakram. to his native village Allana as the hotels will remain shut, whether they will get but he is determined of making it one day. recollect many The tradition that was on the verge Meenakshi, his spouse shared how a were closed following the lockdown back their jobs. Moreover, with the Corona has impacted lives of people like such misadven- of getting extinct has made a surprise time-consuming and labourious task of orders. Yashpaul feels that working in spread of virus, they are not even sure that Yashpaul, his brothers, Sachin and rest of tures that took comeback in the situation arising out of extracting anardaana from pomegranate agriculture fields even with the cooper- the vegetables they are growing will the Himchali people in a drastic manner. place out of one the spread of the virus, feels Layakram of was made easier because of the shared ation of others is a lot of hard work. His fetch good prices. Everyone is thinking of ways to ensure person’s ego. Shill village in the Gram Panchayat workload. The couple is hopeful that the two brothers who were also in the hotel that they take the next steps in the right Thus, any vice is Majhiwar of Shimla district. “As I tradition will help those who have come industry in Solan and Chandigarh and CORONA AND THE MISTRUST direction to keep their families safe to not only harm- returned to my village due to the nation- back to village reconnect with their were forced to return, shared their sen- He says that while it is good to talk which there are no right answers yet. ful to the per- wide lockdown, I decided to cultivate part roots. timents. After losing their lucrative and about the Buari spirit, the villagers L0" son who is afflicted with it but it also n life, there are more things out- Understand the issue spreads like an Iside of our control than we care Try to look back to a situation infection or an to admit. We face uncertain situ- 3 where you blamed yourself, other epidemic and ations in many aspects. The lat- people or circumstances. It led affects the moral and spiritual health of the est example being the unprece- you to nowhere and probably cre- whole nation very badly. Same is the result of dented yet a tremendous chal- % 6 % ated more problems. It is essen- greed and selfishness. The motive to capture lenge that was the COVID-19 tial to see the uselessness of neighbouring country forms an axis with the outbreak. However, most of us % % % % problem mindset to adopt a new power to kill and both together blindfold the find it difficult to be comfortable mindset. J Krishnamurti said, man and lead him astray from the path of san- with not knowing the eventual -( (&", “Freedom from the desire for an ity. The chronicles of mankind bear witness to outcome of our decisions. This answer is essential to the under- the truth that property worth inestimable low tolerance for ambiguity often Identify the problem face uncertain situations. But standing of a problem.” Our need amount and millions of men have been lost in makes things harder for us. Constructively resolving and we can take a step back and look to find an answer can become an the slaughter house of intolerance during the Training ourselves to be comfort- preventing further conflict at things differently. Negativity is obstacle. We need to understand last 2,000 years. It’s because of the intolerance able with uncertainty will bene- begins with seeing things as quick to affect our thoughts, the problem fully from its roots that ensued from a hurt ego, an unfulfilled self- fit both us and also those around they are. Our views are often what we hear, speak and how we to the surface. Breaking it down ish motive or narrow-mindedness that could us. clouded by prejudices and deep- interact with people around us. can help us approach problems not stand the existence of different views, life- In workplaces, conflicts can rooted perceptions. Compassion We start blaming ourselves or without getting overwhelmed. styles, cultures and self-interests. arise when there is uncertainty, is practicable when there is others. In those moments, prob- Can anyone calculate or imagine how which can be about areas of awareness and acceptance of lems give birth to more issues. Commit to thinking to out many families lost their peace and harmony and responsibility or business out- subjective experience. We must Though we can’t control certain of the box how many cities and civilisations were ruined comes. Uncertain situations are separate the real situation and things, we can gain control of We tend to lament over a sit- because of intolerance? If only this virtue called unavoidable, and so are conflicts. our perception of it while resolv- how we approach an issue. If we uation rather than being solution- ‘tolerance’ had been sustained, all or many other However, we often shy away from ing conflicts. are to strive for the best possible oriented and it’s not hard to see virtues also would have survived because resolving conflicts because we fail outcome then we need to adopt why. Albert Einstein once said, when tolerance is lost, man loses his patience. to accept the need for resolution Become self-aware a solution-oriented mindset. “We are boxed in by the bound- One would be wise to note that no vice or evil or we don’t know how to go about Through understanding our- ary condition of our thinking.” goes alone. Evils have powerful links among it. selves we can understand others. HOW TO BECOME Being solution-oriented requires themselves. They help sustain and promote each Practice self-awareness. When SOLUTION-ORIENTED thinking out of the box, which other. Thus, the ego, activised by military power, RESOLVE CONFLICTS conflict arises, what is your A solution-oriented person most of us don’t do readily. goads lust for territory. Both together lead to THROUGH ACTIVE immediate reaction? Can you adapts and shows resilience in the However, this too is practicable. hate, anger and violence in the form of war and PRACTICE OF COMPASSION notice certain patterns of anything and often leads to fur- tions and responses. However, face of challenges. Not many We can make a conscious deci- attempt to annex another country’s territory. Though unavoidable, con- thought which stem from your ther conflicts. it’s worth the effort. By doing people are inherently solution-ori- sion to think differently, uncon- Another important negative development flicts can be prevented or resolved cognitive biases towards a per- this, we encourage others to ented. However, this can be prac- ventionally and from a new per- that usually takes place as a result of aggrava- before it becomes disruptive to son or situation? When you Learn to listen decode their own responses con- ticed and developed over time. spective whenever we face prob- tion of vices in the leaders is that, it attracts a businesses. Quick and effective acknowledge this in yourself Listening is the key to effec- ditioned by their perceptions lems. negative response from other nations or their resolution of conflicts allows and accept it, it becomes easier tive communication. Let the and build successful work rela- Recognise problem-oriented It’s important to practice leaders. Thus, show of military strength pro- organisations to work productive- for you to accept this in others other person explain the situa- tionships. thinking until it becomes our second vokes other nations and the latter also try to ly. The most effective tool for con- as well. tion from their perspective. Understand what problem nature. We must commit to chan- meet the challenge by military might. So evil flict management is the active Create a space for them to be Importance of positive and solution-oriented thinking neling our attitude, time and generates evil. Not only are many evils allies of practice of compassion. In most Communicate even when vulnerable and acknowledge outlook sounds like. energy to find solutions to prob- one major evil but they generate their own ene- cases, conflicts stem from a mis- it’s uncomfortable their issues. You can get uncom- As we discussed earlier, Problem-oriented thinking: I lems and conflicts. Through com- mies which also are nothing but evil. All this understanding, and they can be We need to communicate to fortable and be tempted to uncertainty is inescapable. We want to do ‘A’ but can’t because of passion and a solution-oriented forms a vicious circle and destroys peace and resolved through gleaning under- gain understanding of other’s explain, give advice, justify and shouldn’t ask — ‘Will I experi- ‘B’. mindset, we can have greater con- happiness. Therefore, it is not too late for peo- standing. Compassion is nothing perspective and emotional reac- defend yourself and even divert ence uncertainty?’ but rather — Solution-oriented thinking: trol over how we manage conflict ple, who are mercilessly killing innocents, begin but our willingness to understand tion to a certain situation. the conversation to your own ‘How do I foster the right mind- How can I work my way around even in uncertain times and to observe the virtues of tolerance, respect, com- the perspective of another person However, people often find it dif- experience. Avoid this while lis- set to deal with uncertainty?’ ‘B’ so that I can do ‘A?’ there is nothing more empower- passion and mercy. All of which are greater than and the desire to help. ficult to communicate, especial- tening to someone else. There is nothing wrong with It’s important to recognise ing. valour. And if put together, mankind can be ly when their views are in con- It is easier said than done. experiencing fear, anxiety or and catch ourselves when we are (The author is the executive saved from wars, communal riots, conflict on HOW TO PUT COMPASSION flict with another’s. It is easier to Compassion takes practice and panic when it hits us. 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The Netherlands interna- could be out for, saying the “evo- clear of the relegation zone with eight The victory lifted Diego tional had to miss Friday's trip to lution of the injury will condition matches remaining. Simeone’s team past Sevilla and the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, the player’s availability.” The future of Newcastle has been into third place on head-to-head goal where Barca were frustrated in a De Jong is in his first season one of the big talking points during difference. goalless stalemate. at Camp Nou and has made 38 Football’s three-month shutdown, Sheffield United was looking Barcelona leads the It was confirmed a day ear- appearances across all competi- with Premier League officials cur- for a win that would have lifted the league by three points lier that De Jong had been ruled tions. rently deciding whether to team into fifth place, currently a over Real Madrid, out through injury, though the Barca are next in action at approve a takeover of the north- Champions League qualification which can pull level if club did not reveal what the issue home to Athletic Bilbao on east club by Saudi Arabia’s sover- spot pending Manchester City’s it wins at Real was. Tuesday. eign fund. appeal against a two-year Sociedad on Sunday. The deal is complicated by a European ban for a serious breach of Madrid holds the placed on a seat next to Simeone on recent ruling by the World Trade financial fair play rules. tiebreaker between the the bench, while the four players had Organization that the Saudis facilitat- This was the visitors’ second game two in case of a tie. Atlético and shirts with their names draped on ed sports broadcasting piracy of rights since the restart, after drawing 0-0 at Sevilla trail Barcelona by 13 points seats in the empty stands. owned by Qatar’s beIN Sports - one of Aston Villa on Wednesday, and the with eight games left. A violinist played the club’s the Premier League’s broadcasting game turned on the decision to hand Atlético used the occasion of its anthem to honor all of Spain’s over partners - while others have expressed Egan a second booking for pulling back first match at the Wanda 28,000 virus victims before kickoff. concerns about the kingdom’s human Joelinton as they fought to reach the Metropolitano Stadium in more Vitolo went on in the 73rd and rights record. ball after a long clearance by Newcastle. than three months to pay tribute to broke the deadlock when he head- A decision on the takeover is Five minutes later, Ritchie played its former coach Radomir Antic, ed in after goalkeeper José Caro expected in the coming weeks, by a ball across the area, Sheffield United three former players, and a 14- failed to punch a corner away, leav- which time Newcastle might have left back Enda Stevens completely year-old youth player who died ing his goal undefended. 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Silva moved to Man City three years ago and has since blossomed at the English Premier League club under Guardiola. “Bernardo is, for me at the ?" &(; moment, one of the best players that we have in Portugal,” Gomes said *2B=0% on Manchester City’s official web- ly, because he has a talent that is nat- '0 % % site. ural.” “With Pep he’s improved a lot. “The way that he pushes the I believe that Guardiola has said a opponent, the way he can compro- 785! 0 pener David Warner is "very sure and lot of times that he is a massive fan mise defensive situations, because Opositive" that he and other Australian of Bernardo Silva. with the ball he is one of the best. 2 important on big grounds. players will be able to play the IPL if the “And I believe Bernardo Silva, “I believe with Pep Guardiola, * : ""## %9 “Our fitness is much improved T20 World Cup is postponed in the wake knowing that he has the trust and he has already improved a lot in his & %: &&%" &' #% "% eteran Pakistan batsman and better than it was in previous of COVID-19 pandemic. the confidence of the coach, he goes style of play, and I’m a big fan of VShoaib Malik feels that the years, so overall, I think we will be Though Cricket Australia chairman onto the field and he plays natural- Bernardo Silva.” team stands a very good chance of right up there as a team that Earl Eddings has said that it is a bit “unre- winning the 2020 T20 World Cup, stands a very good chance of win- alistic” to host the 16-team tournament in if it goes ahead as per plans. The ning this tournament if it goes October-November, the ICC is yet to fate of the showpiece event, which ahead,” he added. decide the fate of the event and is expect- ; : is scheduled to be played in Shoaib, in July, will join the 29- ed to do so next month. Australia later this year, hangs in man Pakistan squad that leaves for “...And if it is unlikely if the World Cup ) one in England,” he told media via "It's fair to say that we haven't balance due to implications put for- England on June 28. The tour is set can’t go ahead, then I am very sure and pos- video conference. had the best time as a top order. ward by the coronavirus pandem- to consist of three Tests and as itive that we will be able to come and play est Indies all-rounder “As I said, when you score But I think some of the guys have ic. many T20Is and will all be played in the IPL if that replaces the World Cup WRoston Chase wants to be hundreds in England, I think, as played 30 or more Test matches, Shoaib, who won the trophy in empty stadiums due to the schedule,” Warner was quoted as saying by taken more seriously as a bats- a batsman people take you more so the guys are experienced and once in 2009, stated Pakistan have coronavirus pandemic. 'India Today’. man and says personally it would serious and rate you a bit higher. know how to get runs at that a very good bowling attack and “Of course, we all like to see “If that permits us from Cricket be a big disappointment if he fails I'm looking to have a good series level - so we are ever improving,” that is why they will be one of the packed stadiums and matches that Australia giving the go-ahead to go over to score at least a century in the with the bat, score as many runs said Chase, who averages 24.75 top contenders at the tournament. have a buzz from the crowd, which there, I am sure we will put our hands up three-Test series against England, as possible. I will not be happy if in away Tests. “I believe our chances are very all adds to the spectacle. But right and come and play cricket which at the end starting July 8 in Southampton. I don’t get at least one century." “It’s just for us to get that good,” Shoaib told PakPassion. now, the situation around the of the day is what we love.” The 28-year-old, who has While opening duo of Kraigg confidence and belief back in our "In order to win these kinds of world is very concerning and we The southpaw himself had said earli- scored 1,695 runs including five Brathwaite and Shai Hope will batting in the top order and I events, you have to have a very must do what is right for everyone’s er that hosting the T20 World Cup would hundreds in 32 Tests, said he look to provide starts, Chase will think that will be fine because strong bowling attack and I think health and safety,” he said. be a tough ask considering the the num- wants to be rated higher as a bats- have to share more responsibili- the guys know they have the we have that box ticked. In addi- “Hopefully one day and not ber of teams involved. men and was looking forward to ty in the middle order in the ability.” tion, we also have a good batting too far into the future crowds will He said everybody is waiting for ICC's pile up some runs in England. absence of Darren Bravo and The West Indies team will line-up to complement that strong be back. But for now, cricket needs decision on the matter. “I’ve always wanted to score Shimron Hetmyer, who had also face the challenge of taking bowling attack.” to be played and if this is what “Look, there has been a lot of talk about a century in England. I scored a refused to tour England amid the on fellow Barbadian, Jofra “Not only that, but our field- needs to be done to get cricket back the T20 World Cup being postponed, the century against England in the COVID-19 pandemic due to fam- Archer, who is one of the vital ing has also developed and on then we must support it and challenges around getting every single Caribbean, but I would love to get ily concerns. cog in England's bowling attack. improved over the years, which is accept it.” nation that participates in the World Cup into Australia, given the fact that we have the quarantine for 14 days. “Nevertheless, making sure we are ( ," % restricting the chances of a Covid-19 out- Being mature is crucial: Patil break back into Australia. Those restric- tions are in place with the Australian gov- ommended by the association. issue, while Prannoy didn’t ernment at the moment. We have to obvi- And guy who was not there on respond despite repeated calls. ously abide by those rules and obviously ormer India batsman ndian shuttler H S Prannoy any of these major events rec- On Friday, Prannoy was we await the decision from the ICC,” said FSandeep Patil on Ihas been recommended for ommended. #waah #thiscoun- served a showcause notice Warner. Sunday advised players to the Arjuna award by chief tryisajoke,” Prannoy had said in asking him to respond for his He said most Australian players would remain mentally strong national badminton coach his now-deleted tweet. outburst against BAI within 15 want to play the IPL, which can be held in and ensure an injury-free Pullela Gopichand after the It has emerged now that days. September-October if T20 World Cup and return to cricket when the Badminton Association of Prannoy’s name was recom- “There are several Asia Cup are postponed. game resumes amid the India ignored him for a second mended by Gopichand on June instances of disciplinary issues “Look, most definitely all the players COVID-19 pandemic. successive year due to discipli- 3 in his capacity as a Khel with Prannoy. The Federation who have been selected and picked in the After a halt in the nary issues. Ratna Award recipient. had been very tolerant all this auction will put their hand up if we are per- cricket calendar due to the On June 2, BAI had recom- “Gopichand recommended while but in the recent past, his mitted. One we have to get government coronavirus pandemic, the mended Satwiksairaj Prannoy for Arjuna on June 3 attitude has forced BAI to clearance as well to travel. first international match Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty and after BAI decided not to send take action and also relook at “If Cricket Australia allows us to go begins next month Sameer Verma for Arjuna his name. He did it as a winner the disciplinary policies,” Ajay over there and participate, I am sure the between England and the award, leaving out Prannoy of Khel Ratna and not as the Singhania had said. guys will definitely be on board with that West Indies in bio-secure which prompted the shuttler to chief India coach. He was not “A show-cause letter has to be back up and running and playing venues. There is no crick- express his displeasure on twit- aware of the disciplinary been issued for the remarks cricket again,” said Warner. et match lined up for the ter. issues,” a source close to the made. If the player fails to Having missed the previous home Indians immediately. “Same old story. Guy who development told PTI. respond in the allotted time, series against India in 2018-2019 due the “These are pretty has medals in CWG and Asian Gopichand, however, BAI will be taking stern ball-tampering ban, Warner is looking for- uncertain times and the Championships not even rec- refused to comment on the action.” ward to the next one in Australia this sum- challenge to bounce back mentally strong before any innings, we all made a mer when two teams play four Tests. without any injuries will be tournament.” very fervent resolution in However, he would not want to pro- a real task for any player. The 63-year-old, who our minds and as a team. $, % voke India captain Virat Kohli during the But they need to remember played 29 Tests between The rest they say is histo- high-profile series. that all these challenges 1980 and 1984, cited the ry! R Serbia. “Virat Kohli is not a person to be poked will first have to be dealt example of India’s 1983 “Bowling to likes of Djokovic started by sav- and no point poking the bear,” he said. strongly in the mind,” Patil World Cup final triumph Greenidge, Viv Richards orld No.1 Novak ing three set points in his 4- On the upcoming series, he added: "It was quoted as saying by against the mighty West was no easy task but WDjokovic reached the 3, 4-1 win over fellow Serb would be very surreal playing against India ‘Star Sports’. Indies, saying the match because we were focussed final of his exhibition tour- Pedja Krstin. He then beat without the crowd. I want to be selected “You need to begin proved how mental on laying our hands on that nament in Zadar, Croatia, home favourite Borna Coric and be part of that series. Last time we were slowly and ensure that you strength can win games. trophy, we were able to do after easing through the 4-1, 4-3 in front of several not bad but we were beaten by a good team tune your focus firmly on “During 1983 World it. So, being mentally round-robin group stage thousand fans at the Visnjik and their bowling was relentless. making an injury-free Cup final, after we were mature is very important on the first day. This is the tennis complex. “Now, India has got the best batting comeback. Even during restricted to 183, we for any sportsperson, not second stage of the Adria “I hope we gave the line up and our bowlers will like to target my tenure as coach of thought we were down and just cricketers,” said Patil Tour with Austrian crowd a good show,” and the Indian crowd will be eager to see Kenya, I used to always out. But before stepping who was a member of that Dominic Thiem winning Djokovic said in a courtside that.” focus on players being onto the field for second World Cup-winning team. the first leg in Belgrade, interview.