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Ambala city on the occasion of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in across the State from March 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi out, questioning the need to Pointing to the age-old city on about 50-60 acres of He said that Panchkula World TB Day.“Various health Punjab has decided to turn the to 31 to expose the failures of seeking early resolution of the change the system when it was relationship that Punjab has land in HMT Pinjore where district will be a centre for related activities will be start- gun around in the State against Punjab Government, and matter in view of the upcom- working very well. between the commission model studios will be devel- planned regional development ed under one roof,” he said dur- the ruling Congress — that too highlight the pre-poll promis- ing Rabi season. Around 50 percent farmers agents, who are licensees under oped. where there will be complete ing a meeting of the Health over the farmers’ issue. es it failed to fulfill and the The Chief Minister, who give their land on contract, so the Agriculture Produce A roadmap has been pre- focus on cultural activities Department here. By cashing in on the anti- achievements of the Modi has also sought time from the how will those who till the land Market Committee Act, 1961, pared by the Government for including tourism, entertain- Vij said that this centre incumbency wave against the Government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi get their money under DBT, the and the farmers, he noted that the overall and integrated ment, recreation, medicine, should be constructed in place Congress Government in the “BJP will be further for a meeting on the issue, Chief Minister asked during a for the past many decades, the development of Panchkula dis- industrial development, sports of TB Hospital in Ambala city, State, the Punjab BJP has strengthened…It has been just sought his personal indulgence media event on Wednesday. State Procurement Agencies trict. and ayurveda. For this, the in which the Central planned to hold the Congress six months since our alliance to issue appropriate directions Capt Amarinder, in his and FCI have been procuring Principal Secretary, Town Forest, Tourism and Sports Government will play an liable for not fulfilling its much- with the Akali Dal broke up to the Union Ministry of letter, drew the Prime Minister’s foodgrains for the Central Pool. and Country Planning departments are working important role. Not only can all touted pre-poll promise of and the BJP is fully preparing Department, Sh. AK Singh on together, he said. the diseases be investigated “complete farm loan waiver”, itself. Our workers are also Wednesday said that the dis- Singh said that several pro- under one roof at this Centre, that is resulting in farmers’ sui- working at the ground zero,” trict will be developed as a jects have been started to but their data can also be ana- cide. said Gautam. ‘Centre of Excellence’ in vari- improve the connectivity here. lyzed. Earlier the samples were In fact, the State BJP has Notably, SAD parted ways ous areas, which will be com- Under ‘PR-7’, connectivity work sent to Delhi or other places for claimed that the farmers in with the BJP in September last pletely ecological and eco- will be expedited on the road investigation.NCDC will be Punjab are reaping what has year, in protest against the pas- friendly. In this series, it is proposed by Punjab to constructed on more than 2 been sown by the Congress sage of three farm laws in the planned to develop a film city Chandigarh Airport. In this acres of land, where experts party, while throwing a chal- Parliament and subsequent in HMT Pinjore. series, construction work of a from various disciplines will be lenge to all other parties to fight approval by the President, Singh during a review bridge on Ghaggar river is deployed. This Centre will be on the “real” issues, instead of breaking decades old alliance. meeting directed the officers of going on to connect Sector-20- equipped with all modern facil- “doing politics under the guise This state assembly polls, the concerned departments to 21 and Sector-24-26. ities, he added. PNS of farmers’ flag”. the BJP will have to contest on “The Punjab government, all the 117 seats, against just 23 to hide its failures, has been it used to contest in coalition  -  provoking the farmers against with the SAD. 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The Chief Minister, speak- volunteers to the station of their transfer of teachers, in place of The party has decided to “Centre has taken several ing at an media event, trashed choice purely on merit basis. the existing system of notifi- reach out to the farmers not initiatives to improve the con- the C-voter survey that gave A total of 35,386 online cation issued by the School only to make them aware of the dition of the farmers across the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) a lead applications were received from Education Department. steps taken by the Narendra country, including Punjab. in the 2022 Assembly polls, as aspiring teachers and volun- The Chief Minister lauded Modi led Central Government These farm bills are also in a “paid job” of Arvind Kejriwal. teers, of which 15,481 were various projects of the School for their benefit. their favour. “The AAP leader has a found ineligible as they were Education Department for But also let them know But even then, the Centre huge media budget he can use found short of the prescribed sprucing up infrastructure and about the Congress-led State has agreed to make amend- to buy such surveys,” he said, parameters of the policy. The improving the quality of edu- Government’s “betrayal” with ments in the laws and even sus- adding that Kejriwal’s party remaining 19,905 were found cation in government schools. the state’s farmers by making pend the same for a couple of poses no risk to the Congress eligible for transfer. Under the online system, false promises of complete loan years considering the opposi- in Punjab. For the first time, so far over 50 percent transfer waiver. tion by the farmers. “This same company had Computer Teachers and vari- applications have been During the state executive This issue needs to be predicted 100 seats for AAP in ous categories of Education approved with utmost trans- meet, the party leadership took resolved…it should not be 2016-17 and everyone know Volunteers were brought into parency. feedback from the presidents or stretched for long now,” said a how many they ultimately got,” the ambit of the Teachers As many as 10,099 teach- in-charges of districts, different BJP leader, who did not wish to he said adding that Kejriwal Transfer Policy. ers, including 4405 masters, morchas and mandals on the be named. and his party would meet the The Chief Minister, accom- 3748 primary teachers and 718 present political scenario in the BJP leader blamed the rival same fate in 2022. panied by the state Education lecturers, as well as adequate State. parties, especially the ruling Pointing out that the Delhi Minister Vijay Inder Singla, number of Computer teachers Preparing a pitch for 2022 Congress, of “misguiding” the Chief Minister had failed to said that the unique teachers working under Punjab ICT polls, the state BJP unit has farmers and creating a strong implement even 30 percent of transfer policy has been instru- Education Society (PICTES), asked the party cadre to gear up anti-BJP wave in the state. his promises in his previous mental in successfully achiev- have availed the benefit of the and start reaching out to estab- “We will go all out to break terms. ing the goal of quality educa- policy, apart from different lish contacts with the people of this misconception. We will not Capt Amarinder said that tion through filling of vacant categories of Education all categories, especially the let the Congress and other Kejriwal should focus on his posts. “This has helped in Volunteers and Education farming community, to make parties deceive the farmers,” own state instead of talking ensuring uninterrupted acad- Providers working under them aware about the “ground said the BJP leader. rubbish in Punjab. emic session, besides giving ‘Smagra Sikhiya Abhiyan’. realities”.   ! " #  $$" 5 )   9     ;   (-&1-  .1-     &   
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Aregulating and prescribing uni- doctors. Related Parliamentary Standing out any new amendment, completing the form education standards for allied He said the bill aims to estab- Committee, which after a detailed Parliamentary approval for the Budget   and healthcare professionals was lish a statutory body or commission examination recommended cer- 2021-22. The Upper House debated the passed by Parliament on Wednesday that frames policies and standards, tain amendments. amended Finance Bill 2021 that was he Government has decid- with the Lok Sabha approving the regulate professional conduct and Therefore, it was withdrawn approved by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday Ted to allow the retired legislation by a voice vote . The Bill qualifications for allied healthcare and a new bill called the National even as Opposition members during the Short Service Commission has already been passed by the Rajya professionals besides providing uni- Commission for Allied and discussion urged the Government not to (SSC) officers of the Army to Sabha. formity of service standards across Healthcare Professions Bill incor- go ahead with its ambitious disinvestment further said average GDP growth use military ranks on par with Replying to the debate, Union institutions. porating the recommendations plan, saying it would not yield the between 2014 to 2019 was 7.5 per cent their Permanent Commission Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Harsh Vardhan said all stan- made by the panel, was introduced desired results due to the coronavirus as against 6.7 per cent during 2009 to counterparts. It was a long highlighted the exemplary work dards have been coded by interna- last year. pandemic. 2014 under UPA. pending demand of the SSC done by the health workers during tional yardsticks and there will be A total of 110 recommendations The Upper House returned the Bill Participating in the discussion, NCP officers as they were not the difficult times of Covid-19 in representations from all States and were made by a parliamentary after Finance Minister Nirmala leader Praful Patel said that while disin- allowed to use the ranks after the last one year. Union Territories on this commis- committee on it and the govern- Sitharaman had to curtail her reply to the vestment is a core theme of this Budget, retiring. will act as a morale booster for The National Commission sion with each state having state- ment accepted 102 while six rec- discussion on the legislation following a the government should proceed cau- Giving details here on the existing SSC officers. for Allied and Healthcare level commissions. ommendations were accepted with verbal spat with TMC members over tiously on it, given the backdrop of the Wednesday, officials said the The demand for use of mil- Professions Bill, 2021, seeks to "A common regulator has been slight modifications. Only two rec- implementation of central schemes such pandemic. Emphasising that he is not Defence Ministry has decided itary ranks by SSC officers provide for regulation and main- prepared for all allied professions. ommendations were not incorpo- as PM Kisan Yojana and Ayushman against divestment, Patel, however, ques- to allow the retired SSC offi- after release from service has tenance of standards of education This will enable a team-based rated. Bharat in West Bengal. tioned the "timing" and said the exercise cers of the Army to use military been pending since 1983. The and services by allied and health- approach to patient care," he said. Participating in the debate, While Sitharaman said the state may not yield the best possible results that ranks as applicable. The SSC SSC officers form the backbone care professionals. The bill provides for regulation Congress member Balubhau government had not given names of the government is hoping for. Patel officers, after completion of of the support cadre of the Harsh Vardhan said that the and maintenance of standards of Narayanrao Dhanorkar said his farmers for giving cash help under the claimed that the disinvestment process their mandated terms and con- Army. They serve for a period legislation is aimed at fulfilling education and services by allied and party supports the bill as allied PM Kisan Yojana, TMC members coun- had "not been resounding success so far". ditions of service, had not of 10-14 years to make up the long-pending demands of the sec- healthcare professionals, assess- healthcare workers are a key to pro- tered saying the state had given the nod RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha said that been authorised to use the deficiency of young officers in tor, and enhancing employment ment of institutions, maintenance of viding treatment to the patients. He for the scheme and the minister was not while the need to raise revenue is under- military ranks. units. There have been several opportunities for professionals. a central and a state register and cre- said the allied health workers have speaking the truth. The two houses had standable, must it be done "by entering This was causing dissatis- attempts at making the SSC "The paramedics and allied ation of a system to improve worked very hard, especially during previously approved the Appropriation into the brazen sale of public assets." faction and discontentment attractive. Permission to allow healthcare workers are a critical part research and development and the pandemic and deserve to be Bill, authorising spending of certain "Every third day I get representation from among the SSC officers who use of military ranks by these of the medical profession and their adoption of latest scientific advance- taken care of. sum of money. Vizag Steel plant...There is representation serve under the same service officers has been one of their contribution is similar to doctors, if ment. Dhanorkar, however, said it is Relying to the debate, Sitharaman by bank employees... When you take conditions and face similar major demands. not more. The group of allied pro- The allied and healthcare pro- sad that the government does not said India enjoys an investment grade rat- decisions, it impacts the relations and hardships as Permanent Unlike in the past when fessionals is large and the bill is try- fessions include a wide range of have any figure about how many ing and she does not see a rating down- identity of the employees of those organ- Commission officers with sim- SSC officers used to serve for ing to regulate this field, by pro- workers for diagnosis, evaluation of these allied health workers grade because of higher spending. She isations. Why not have a dialogue with ilar Service profile. a period of five years, now they viding dignity to their roles," he said. and treatment of acute and chron- passed away while fighting the cited low inflation, higher GDP growth, them," Jha said. This decision of the serve for a tenure of 10 years, He said the proposed legislation ic diseases. These professions also pandemic. record foreign investment and lower fis- On the disinvestment target for Government will not only further extendable by four has the potential to bring a para- work to optimise patient outcomes BJP member Subhash Bhamre cal deficit to defend her government's 2021-22, Congress Member Rajeev Satav remove dissatisfaction and dis- years. The SSC officers provide digm shift in health professionals' and attend to overall prevention, said: "The bill has the potential to handling of the economy. said it is very ambitious and the gov- contentment among the retired a support cadre to the officers’ situation. Recalling the role played promotion, wellness and manage- bring path-breaking changes in the She attacked the Congress-led UPA ernment has not met the targets in recent SSC officers, but will serve as cadre of the Army and has been by paramedics and allied health care ment of diseases. healthcare services. It is a landmark government for leaving a "mess" and mis- years. "If the disinvestment target is not a big boost to the young aspi- created primarily to provide workers, lab technicians, radiogra- The Allied and Healthcare bill for the welfare of the allied managing the economy which the Modi achieved then the deficit would grow," he rants. In addition, this decision young officers to the units. phers, dieticians during the Professions Bill, 2018, was intro- healthcare professionals" . administration set right. Sitharaman added.   ,) -   &  -  4 -9 $" 9  :  R   
  

 
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"The opposition will As Jha insisted on raising ommended senior-most Ponnavaram village of Andhra YS Jagan Mohan Reddy against under the In House Procedure Andhra Pradesh High Court he Opposition, led by the continue to raise issues in pub- the issue, Kharge said the Supreme Court judge Justice Pradesh''s Krishna district, Justice a senior top court judge after and the same, on due consid- and acting in the interests of TCongress, on Wednesday, lic interest. We are not afraid," Rajya Sabha Chairman has NV Ramana as his successor in Ramana was enrolled as an giving it "due consideration". eration, stands dismissed. It be Telugu Desam Party (TDP). alleged that democracy has he also said. the discretion to allow a dis- keeping with convention and advocate on February 10, 1983. It said, however, that all the noted that all the matters dealt He has alleged that the been murdered in Bihar after RJD member Manoj cussion on an issue related to norms of seniority, according to He was appointed as a matters dealt with under the in- with under the In-House Andhra Pradesh High Court Opposition MLAs there were Kumar Jha sought to raise the "injustice" in a state, and sources on Wednesday. permanent Judge of the house procedure being "strict- Procedure being strictly confi- was being used to "destabilise allegedly roughed up by the issue of the ruckus in the Bihar urged Naidu to let Jha speak. The CJI’s recommendation Andhra Pradesh High Court ly confidential in nature, are dential in nature, are not liable and topple my democratically police inside the Bihar Assembly but was not allowed However, Naidu did not agree to the union government also on June 27, 2000 and func- not liable to be made public". to be made public”. elected government". Legislative Assembly. They to do so by the Rajya Sabha and suggested that a common came on the day when the tioned as acting Chief Justice of protested both outside and Chairman. Leader of policy be evolved on whether Supreme Court made public its the Andhra Pradesh High inside the Parliament. Opposition and Congress state related issues should be decision to dismiss a com- Court from March 10, 2013 to RJD walked out from the member Mallikarjun Kharge taken up or not. plaint of Andhra Pradesh Chief May 20, 2013. &- - -8  Rajya Sabha after its members supported Jha, but Chairman Addressing a press con- Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Justice Ramana was ele- were not allowed to raise the M Venkaiah Naidu did not per- ference outside the Parliament, Reddy against Justice Ramana vated as the Chief Justice of issue. The Bihar Assembly mit them to raise the issue, say- Kharge slammed the BJP while after giving the matter "due Delhi High Court on witnessed unprecedented tur- ing matters of states are not condemning the incident that consideration". September 2, 2013 and later as      -  <8*7 moil on Tuesday and the allowed to be raised in the took place on Tuesday evening Justice Bobde, who is due a Judge of the Supreme Court police was called in to physi- upper house. in the Bihar assembly. He said to retire on April 23, has sent on February 17, 2014.   cally evict legislators who had Naidu said he had disal- the is killing democracy and the recommendation to the The decision of the top laid siege to the Speaker's lowed some members from questioned that if this is hap- Law and Justice Ministry, and court on Chief Minister Reddy''s he Central Board of chamber. raising the issues concerning pening with elected leaders, handed over a copy to Justice complaint against Justice TSecondary Education Congress leader Rahul Maharashtra also. Jha and some then the law and order situa- Ramana, the sources said. Ramana was posted through a (CBSE) on Wednesday Gandhi said those stripping other members of the RJD tion in the state beggars As per norms, a written statement on its website. launched a competency-based democracy have no right to call then staged a walkout in description. "Incident in Bihar communication from the “A complaint dated assessment framework for themselves a Government. He protest. Jha stood up to raise Assembly is condemnable. I incumbent Chief Justice is sent October 6, 2020 sent by the classes 6-10 for three subjects said the Opposition will con- the issue soon after scheduled have never seen police beating a month before his retirement. Chief Minister of Andhra -- English (reading), Science, tinue to raise issues in public papers were laid on the table of women MLAs. BJP is killing If the recommendation is Pradesh to the Supreme Court and Maths. The framework is interest and do not fear any- the House, and said a "heinous democracy. If this is happen- approved by the government, was dealt with under the In a part of the CBSE Competency thing. crime" has taken place and ing with elected leaders, then Justice Ramana will take charge House Procedure and the same, Based Education Project that "It is clear from the shame- even women MLAs were not what about the law & order sit- as the 48th Chief Justice of on due consideration, stands aims to replace the existing rote ful events in Bihar Assembly spared. uation in the state. If Bihar India on April 24. Justice dismissed. It be noted that all learning model as directed in that the chief minister is firm- "I have gone through your Police law passed, it'll give lee- Ramana is due to retire on the matters dealt with under the new National Education ly under the influence of BJP (Jha) notice. It is a matter con- way to them,” Kharge said August 26, 2022. the In-House Procedure being Policy (NEP) over the next 2- Cambridge, NARIC and item writers and 360 master and RSS. Those stripping cerning the state so I cannot joined by SP leader Ram Justice Bobde’s recom- strictly confidential in nature, 3 years. Alphaplus who are helping trainer mentors are being democracy have no right to call take it up...You can take up the Gopal Yadav, Left and RJD mendation marks the start of are not liable to be made pub- "The new National CBSE in attaining this objec- trained in using this framework themselves a government," issue in the State itself," Naidu members. the process for appointment of lic,” the statement said.  Education policy 2020 envis- tive. The work has already to create model question banks ages a significant shift in the started, and significant progress and collection of ideal lesson education ecosystem in India. has been made and we do plans. It aims at preparing students for look forward to this co-opera- In the first phase, selected 
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 tating that the Government is concerned, most of the Tagency NHAI on amenities. Swas working to provide school education went digi- Wednesday said it will develop "Keeping in view the spe-   optical fibre connection to 6.5 tal...Most of the schools con- more than 600 world-class cific requirements of truckers,     -   -    lakh villages, Minister of tinued because of digital edu- wayside amenities for com- separate ‘Truckers Blocks' will   7   Communications and IT Ravi cation being encouraged," he muters along national highways be developed at large amenities   Speaking with the media Manipur and the governor Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said. in the next five years. As per that will include Truck and after meeting President Kovind, sought the opinion of the pointed out that since the Prasad, however admitted plan, wayside amenities will be Trailer Parking, Auto   he Congress on Wednesday Govindas Konthoujam alleged Election Commission of India Government had liberalised that there was a scope for developed every 30-50 km on Workshop, Truckers Dormitory, Turged President Ram Nath that the Constitution has been (ECI) and the ECI has already work-from-home it has improvement. current and upcoming high- Cooking and Washing area, nion Road Transport Kovind to either recall Manipur violated in Manipur, since the given their opinion to the gov- become "work-from-any- Some members com- ways and expressways. The Toilets with shower, Medical UMinister Nitin Gadkari Governor Najma Heptulla or formation of the BJP govern- ernor in the month of January where”. plained of frequent call drops amenities will also promote the Clinic, Dhaba, Retail shops etc," on Wednesday said the ensure that she discharges her ment. "There was no pre-poll and till now, the governor is sit- The Minister stressed that and connectivity problems. local economy by generating the statement said. Government is spending Rs 7 constitutional duties, alleging alliance and the single largest ting on the opinion and her the country was kept going by Replying to a question employment opportunities and The facilities such as elec- lakh crore on building green that she has been sitting on the majority was with the Congress decision for the last three the Information Technology by BJP member Sanjay help local people to market tric charging stations will help express highways through party's demand for disqualify- in the 60-member house. We months," Konthoujam alleged. mobile infrastructure during Jaiswal, Prasad said the their unique produce/ handi- in promoting use of electric modern technology which in ing 12 BJP MLAs and not got 28 seats and we were not Congress had requested the lockdown. National Broadband Mission crafts at village haats. vehicles, thus reducing pollu- turn would provide smart deciding the matter expedi- invited to form the government her for an appointment and she During the Question (NBM) was launched on The amenities will include tion, it said. NHAI will devel- transportation and reduce pol- tiously. in violation of the Constitution, has not given that, he claimed. Hour in the Lok Sabha, December 17, 2019 with a numerous facilities for pas- op these wayside amenities lution. Of these, Rs 1 lakh crore The party said the Manipur instead 21 BJP MLAs were He said the party apprised the Prasad said it is the commit- vision to enable fast track sengers such as fuel stations, across the country with a com- Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is governor had not acted on allowed to form the govern- President of its grievances and ment of the prime minister growth of digital communi- electric charging facilities, food bined area of over 3,000 likely to be completed within their plea that their appoint- ment," he said. requested him to recall the that communication infra- cations infrastructure, bridge courts, retail shops, bank hectares. These will offer huge a year while Delhi-Meerut ment as parliamentary secre- One of the Congress MLAs Manipur governor, "who has structure of the country must the digital divide for digital ATMs, toilets with shower opportunities for investors, Expressway will be inaugurat- taries was unconstitutional was allowed to join the Council failed to discharge her consti- improve. empowerment and inclusion, facility, children play areas, developers, operators and ed in a month or two, Gadkari despite the Election of Ministers of the BJP-led gov- tutionally obligatory duties". “This is the communica- and provide affordable and clinics, village haat for local retailers. said at a virtual event. He said Commission submitting its ernment, which was duly sworn Das said after waiting for tion strategy of the Modi universal access to broad- handicrafts, among others. Currently, NHAI is offering these are being built with state- opinion on the matter to her in in by the Governor, Konthoujam over two months of the ECI government to provide opti- band for all. "In a major move to wayside amenities on Public of-the-art technique with January. said. "The matter didn't end submitting its opinion and the cal fibre connection to 6.5 It is envisaged that the improve commuting experi- Private Partnership model for advanced engineering to pro- A party delegation, which here, this time 12 MLAs were Manipur governor not giving lakh villages...The country expenditure of the govern- ence on National Highways for development and operation on vide intelligent traffic while included AICC in-charge appointed parliamentary secre- her decision on the demand of was kept going by the ment through the Universal both passengers and truckers, existing highways. "All upcom- taking care of the ecology and Manipur Bhakta Charan Das, taries and we challenged it in the disqualification of the 12 Information Technology Service Obligation Fund the NHAI will develop world ing greenfield/brownfield environment conservation Congress Working Committee high court and the high court MLAs, the Congress leaders mobile infrastructure during (USOF) is likely to be Rs class 'Wayside Amenities' at National Highway projects will with an aim to reduce green- member Gaikhangam, has given a judgement declaring have approached the presi- COVID-19 lockdown peri- 70,000 crore under NBM. The more than 600 locations across be provisioned to have wayside house emission. Manipur Pradesh Congress that the appointment of 12 dent, who has assured them of od," he said. mission envisages covering 22 states along the National amenities and logistic parks. Committee Chief Govindas MLAs as parliamentary secre- taking necessary steps. The minister noted that the all districts/states of the coun- Highways in the next five years, NHAI has started Land iden- engaged for designing of the Konthoujam met the presi- taries is unconstitutional and He also alleged that the government liberalised work- try including all districts of out of which 130 is targeted for tification and monetization amenities after studying the dent and submitted a memo- illegal," he said. governor was acting under from-home and today work- Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, he development in 2021-22," the plan for development and real local suitability," the statement randum, seeking the governor's "We had submitted a mem- pressure of the central govern- from-home has become “work- said. National Highways Authority estate consultants have been said. recall. orandum to the governor of ment.   ! " # 

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     ( . )  )   ! ! A7 ahead of the elections. The Chief Minister will be a son of be no khela, there will only be “We have information that the  Prime Minister was addressing the soil.” service. Khela hobe na, seva criminals are being brought  )  ays ahead of the first phase a rally at Contai or Kanthi --- The catch word of the hobe (there will be no game from outside states like UP to 4  Dof State elections Prime barely 50 km from Nandigram TMC’s election campaign had only service).” rig the elections in Bengal… I Minister Narendra Modi on --- the home town of Suvendu been “Bangla Nijer Meyeke Attacking the TMC chief will ask the people to remain ( 5  TMC cadres, and later, he was  :  B 7"?:- Wednesday took the battle for Adhikari. Chaye” (Bengal wants its own for giving Bengal a rule of alert and thwart their attempt @A@ 7 found dead mysteriously. Bengal right up to the doorstep Launching a scathing daughter). darkness he said “cut money, to capture booths,” Banerjee Subsequently even as the olice are suspecting the of Nandigram — where attack on the Chief Minister for Launching a frontal attack syndicate, tolabaji and bomb said adding “the people will inhata in North Bengal BJP cadres raised road block- Pparents' role in the case of Mamata Banerjee is locked in playing the “outsider” card on the Chief Minister for mak- culture are all the symbols of have to keep eye on the out- Derupted and the police ades and burnt tyres, leader of two teenage sisters who were a high-profile contest with her against the central BJP leaders ing Bengal sit on a powder keg darkness which this siders … anyone who catches had to resort to lath-charge on the party social media cell found dead under mysterious former Man Friday who had been campaigning in he said “violence, bomb and Government has given to the such outsiders who have come protesting BJP workers on Amit Malavya wrote, “Amit circumstances at Jasauli village and BJP leader Suvendu the State the Prime Minister gun has become the hallmark people of Bengal … now time to rig polls will be rewarded Wednesday after one of their Sarkar, Mandal president of here, an official said on Adhikari. said “it is Bengal which roused of a State which once showed has come when Bengal has to with a government job.” local leaders was found myste- Dinhata Town, was hanged to Wednesday. In an apparent reference to the spirit of unity in India” India the way, which was once be brought out of this darkness Once again betting her riously hanging outside a death by TMC goons, just 72 The two deceased, aged 17 Mamata’s accidental leg injury through the Vande Mataram known for its cultural suprema- and taken towards light so own image she said “do not Government health centre, hours before the first phase. Is and 19, had gone out to attend during election campaign at song created by Bankim cy.” that a new Bengal a Sonar take note of who is contesting sources said. this what TMC meant by Khela to nature's call on Monday Nandigram Modi said “lust Chandra Chattopadhyay … Things had reached such a Bangla (golden Bengal) can the elections from your area. The Wednesday’s incident Hobe? Bengal has been night but did not return. for power” had degraded the “but it is the same Bengal from pass that “explosives are being reemerge.” Think that I am contesting the comes barely two days after a reduced to a blood field, with One of them was found TMC supremo to a level that where its Chief Minister is discovered everywhere … Attacking the Chief elections from all the 291 child died at Burdwan when a political killings becoming the dead in a field while the other she was maligning “Nandigram terming the people who come bombs are going off ripping off Minister for failing to stand by seats… so only vote for me and crude bomb kept in a basket norm. BJP has lost over 130 of was found hanging from a tree which gave her so much.” He from other places as the roofs of the houses … is this the people even when super not anyone else.” went off by the road side. its cadres.” on Tuesday morning, Pilibhit said “you are maligning ‘Bohiragoto’ (outsider).” the Bengal you wanted when cyclone (Amphan) hit the State Saying that the BJP will The name of the deceased Local TMC MLA Udayan Superintendent of Police Jai Nandigram which gave you so Referring to Mamata’s you brought Poriborton Modi alleged that the Centre have to be stopped from cap- is Amit Sarkar a BJP Mandal Guha however refuted the Prakash said. much in life… You have leveled speeches he said, “We are (change) … the people of sent thousands of crores in turing power in Bengal at all President. The incident comes charges saying “the TMC is not Their family lives at false acquisitions against the being called tourists and out- Bengal need freedom this vio- relief to the State Government cost she said “remember if the just three days ahead of the first involved in the incident” and Kasimpur village near a brick- people of Nandigram. They will siders but I should remind lence, they want freedom from “but all that got stuck at the BJP comes to power all the gov- phase of the West Bengal that “the BJP is falsely trying to field where the teenagers' father never forgive you for insulting Didi that no one is a outsider goons, guns and bombs … this Bhaipo (nephew) window” in ernment jobs will be gone … assembly elections with the implicate the Trinamool in works as a labourer, the SP said. them. You will get a befitting in the land of Rabindranath freedom can be brought only an apparent reference to the government jobs will be local BJP MP and a candidate this case.” He too sat on a dhar- “The family members had reply from them in the elec- Tagore, Bankim Chandra and by the BJP.” Banerjee’s nephew and outsourced like Tripura … the in the coming Assembly elec- na demanding impartial probe found a dead body but they did tions.” Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Taking on the Chief Diamond Harbour MP welfare schemes like widow tions Nisith Pramanik blaming into the matter. not inform the police. The Modi’s speech apparently … we all are the children of Minister for coining the “Khela Abhishek Banerjee. and old age pensions will be the Trinamool Congress for Meanwhile, taking notice role of family members is sus- referred to Mamata’s acquisi- the same mother Bharat Mata Hobe” (there will be a game) Returning the fire Banerjee gone and the schemes like what he called a “cold blooded of the incident the Election picious. We have got a number tion that she was intentionally (Mother India).” slogan the Prime Minister said, told a rally at Purulia that BJP Swasthya Saathi, Kanyashree, murder.” Commission has sent an elec- of evidences and the case will attacked by some people who Modi asserted “when BJP “people have understood your was importing criminals from Rupashree and Sabooj Saathi He said that the victim was tion observer to the area, be worked out soon,” the SP wanted to immobilise her comes to power in Bengal the khela (game) … now there will UP to rig elections in Bengal. will be withdrawn.” picked up from his residence by sources said. said. > &4  ?
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In a letter, the board has provided options for Aditi Singh on Wednesday said “suit- common public is facing extreme The government to be formed nity, monthly aid of Rs 5,000/- national activities. editorial in its Wednesday edi- the building and asked the Rail Vikas Nigam able action” will be taken on Uttar noise pollution.” by the party post election each to in-patients from among The Union Home Minister tion in which it has asked how Limited (RVNL) to come up with two different plans Pradesh Minister Anand Swaroop “Namaaz is offered five times in would bring in legislation to the BPL sections are some of asked Chief Minister Pinarayi the minorities could trust a for renovation of the Rail Bhawan -- one with cost Shukla's letter to her for fixing the a day.... As a result of it, I face prob- ensure the continuity of cus- the attractive offers by the BJP. Vijayan whether the latter party which fails to control its estimate and timelines for renovation in a phased maximum volume of loudspeakers at lems in doing yoga, meditation, puja toms and traditions in The BJP has also says that could deny the fact that the own people that unleash attack manner while the office is in working mode and mosques at court-mandated limit. and discharging government duties,” Sabarimala Temple. These it would do away with the accused in gold smuggling was on nuns. another with cost estimate and timelines for com- Singh said, “The Supreme Court, Shukla had said, referring to the forms the important assur- monthly pension for the per- his principal secretary. Shah The editorial was refer- plete renovation in one go with an alternative high court and the state government Kajipura Madina Masjid in his con- ances in the election manifesto sonal staff which drains the also blamed the chief minister ring to the incident reported- arrangement for Rail Bhawan office till such time had issued directives on use of loud- stituency. released by the BJP at state exchequer hundreds of for allowing gold smugglers to ly took place an Jhansi Railway of renovation. speakers at public places. SDMs (sub- Shukla said there are a number Thiruvananthapuram on crores per year. The party frequent his office and appoint Station where activists of “RVNL may also study and submit a plan with divisional magistrates) and SHOs of schools in the vicinity of the Wednesday. would also bring down the the prime accused as a gov- Bajrang Dal allegedly assault- cost and time required for construction of new (station house officers of police) have mosque and the practice hampers The manifesto released by administrative expenses by 30 ernment staff. ed nuns belonging to the building for Rail Bhawan duly identifying the suit- been asked to implement them. their studies. union minister Prakash per cent and get rid of public “The CPI(M) is engaged in Sacred Heart Congregation able location out of the land bank available with NR Asked about the minister's letter, He said the volume of loud- Javadekar is devoid of any free- sector enterprises that have selling dollars while the accusing them of religious con- (northern railway) or with the Ministry of Housing the district magistrate said that “suit- speakers at the mosques in Ballia bies other than six free gas become a burden on the gov- Congress was dealing in solar,” version. & Urban Affairs. While developing the above plans, able action” would be taken on it. should be fixed according to orders of cylinders per year to holders of ernment. said the Home Minister while Amit Shah in his speech at overall aesthetics of the upcoming Central Vista In his letter, the minister said, the Allahabad High Court. BPL ration cards. The mani- The manifesto has listed addressing election rallies at Kanjirappalli assured the Project may be kept in view,” the letter said. “Religious publicity takes place The objection to the loudspeak- festo also promises minimum sectors like health, higher edu- Tripoonithura and community that if the incident Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister through loudspeakers. Information er volume by the UP minister had monthly welfare pension of cation, art and literature, Kanjirappalli. had taken place in a BJP ruled Hardeep Singh Puri informed Rajya Sabha last week regarding donations for the con- come days after a similar complaint Rs 3,500/-. knowledge system of Kerala But the BJP’s new found State, they can be rest assured that it has not finalised the number of buildings to struction of mosques is disseminated was made by Allahabad University The new Kerala envisaged where the party would bring in ties with the Christian com- that the guilty would not go be remodelled or demolished under its ambitious in an extremely loud volume. This has Vice-Chancellor Sangita by the Hindutwa party has also revolutionary reforms. munity in the State seemed unpunished. Central Visa redevelopment project. PNS an adverse impact on students, elder Srivastava. PTI .  #5*  #(- +, &"%!&& !& "& / %&&85933   17'81,    &$
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(Regulation) Act have received funding of over administration committed to healthcare delivery system, advocating self-care and home time high of 31,855 new infec- Meanwhile, the number of The attached immovable properties are Rs 50,975 crore from abroad in the last four ensuring quality and affordable besides promoting good health remedies amongst the commu- tions, while Mumbai regis- “active cases” total cases in the located at Bengaluru, Karnataka. years with the highest donations of Rs 19,941 services to the people. through preventive, rehabilita- nity. tered highest-ever 5190 fresh state went up from 2,30,641 to The ED had initiated investigation on thebasis crore coming from the United States, Rajya With an aim of promoting tive, mitigative and curative He laid special emphasis on cases, sending the health 2,67,299. The fatality rate in of FIR filed by CBI, ACB, Bengaluru against TL Sabha was informed on Wednesday. good health and expanding the interventions of the Indian creating awareness and sensi- authorities into a tizzy. the state dropped from to 2.13 Praveen Kumar, the then Branch Manager of Bank Union Minister of State for Home outreach of comprehensive pri- Systems of Medicine and tising all stakeholders and health A day after it witnessed per cent to 2.09 per cent. of Baroda, Kengeri branch, who in collusion with Nityanand Rai said Rs 15,355 crore was mary healthcare services to the Homoeopathy (ISM&H). service providers about the 28,699 new cases, Maharashtra There are a maximum of Reddy and others had sanctioned 186 Gold loans received by about 18,304 NGOs in 2016-17, Rs people of Jammu and Kashmir, Speaking on the signifi- strengths of AYUSH systems for recorded 31,855 cases, sur- 42,015 “active” cases in Pune, against pledge of spurious goldornaments to 57 16,940 was received by 18,235 NGOs in Sinha e-inaugurated 73 AYUSH cance of the AYUSH system of optimum utilisation of its poten- passing the earlier high of followed by Nagpur (34,016), borrowers to the tune of Rs 12 crore. All the bor- 2017-18, Rs 16,490 crore by 17,540 NGOs in (Ayurveda, Yoga and treatment and medicine, he said tial, and revival of the traditional 30,535 infections recorded on Mumbai (29,395), Thane rowers wereassociated with Reddy, the ED said. 2018-19 and Rs 2,190 crore by 3,475 NGOs in Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and this system of medicine focus- systems of medicine. Sunday. There were in all 95 (24,567), Nashik (16048), “Money laundering investigation by 2019-20. Homoeopathy) Health and es on the overall wellness of a Sinha also expressed his Covid-19 deaths in the state on Aurangabad (16175), Jalgaon EDrevealed that S K Subramanya Reddy used In written reply to a question, the minis- Wellness Centres under the person. gratitude towards Prime Wednesday. (6072), Amaravati (3695) and these proceeds to settle hisoutstanding loans/over- ter said the highest foreign contribution was Ayushman Bharat scheme “It not only treats a patient Minister Narendra Modi for With fresh 31,855 deaths, Akola (6179). draft facilities at Syndicate Bank. Thus, he got his- received from the United States -- Rs 5,869 across the union territory. but also guides people for adopt- bringing reforms in the health- the total number of deaths in Pune district, which con- mortgaged properties released, and subsequent- crore in 2016-17, Rs 6,199 crore in 2017-18, “The healthcare services in ing a healthy lifestyle along with care sector by establishing two Maharashtra climbed from tinued to be the worst-affected ly buy another property and payEMI over other Rs 6,907 crore in 2018-19 and Rs 966 crore in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed teaching yoga and other natur- All India Institute of Medical 25,33,026 to 25,64,881. city-district in Maharashtra, mortgaged properties and thereby projecting 2019-20. a revolutionary transformation al, healthy practices,” he said. Sciences (AIIMS) in Jammu Similarly, with 95 new deaths, saw the total number of cases these properties asuntainted,” it said. The foreign contributions are received by in the past several months. Sinha observed that and Kashmir, besides sanction- the Covide-19 toll in the stare increase from 4,81,212 to Accordingly, identified assets to the tuneof Rs 18,000 NGOs from about 130 countries on an Unprecedented work is being AYUSH Health and Wellness ing several medical colleges and went up from 53,589 to 53,684. 4,87,966, while the total num- 4.83 crore in the form of immovable properties average. There are around 22,400 NGOs in the done for advancement and Centres would be a game chang- hospitals for overall revamping Though Mumbai recorded ber of deaths in Pune stood sta- have been provisionally attached under PMLA, country registered under the Foreign upgradation of medical facilities er in Jammu and Kashmir, espe- of the healthcare sector 5190 fresh infections as against tic from 8218 to 8225. it added. PNS Contribution (Regulation) Act. for ensuring quality and afford- cially in promoting the AYUSH here. PTI the previous high of 3,779 Thane district remained (March 21), the number of in the third spot --after Pune deaths was just six. and Mumbai – after the total With six fresh deaths, the number of infections rose from  $, $ / ) Covid-19 toll in Mumbai rose 3,11,191 to 3,14,289, while the from 11,604 to 11,610, while total deaths climbed from 5906 .% the infected cases went up by ton 5914. 2344 56 7+   Thane businessman Mansukh Hiran. had charged that the MVA government 5190 to trigger a jump in the Of the 1,87,25307 samples 888. Vaze, against whom the stringent had not acted on a “top secret” report infections from 3,59,451 to sent to laboratories, 25,64881, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act submitted to it in August last year by 3,74,641. have tested positive (13.70 per  6    ! ? B from bars, restaurants and other (UAPA) has been invoked in the case the then State Intelligence As 15098 patients were cent) for COVID-19 until sources. involving the planting of explosive Commissioner Rashmi Shukla through discharged from the hospitals Wednesday. Currently, andhi Park Police arrested five nder severe flak from various Prominent among those trans- laden SUV near industrialist Mukesh the then the Director-General of Police across the state after full recov- 12,68,094 people are in home Gmiscreants planning a robbery. Uquarters over the “letter bomb” ferred included some of the immedi- Ambani in south Mumbai, is currently Subodh Jaiswal. ery, the total number of people quarantine while 13,499 people Two crooks were wanted in the gang- dropped by Mumbai’s former police ate juniors of Vaze, who headed the in custody of National Investigation Fadnavis said that the then State discharged from the hospitals are in institutional quarantine. ster act. The pistol, cartridges, loot- commissioner Param Bir Singh, the controversial Crime Agency (NIA). Intelligence Commissioner had pre- ed mobiles etc. have been recovered Mumbai police top brass has shunted Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Mumbai The other officials who have been pared a report after intercepting the from the captured miscreants. Five out 65 officers and 21 constables from police. transferred include PI Jagdish Sahil call records of “influential” politi- cases have already been filed against the elite Crime Branch units to vari- While API Prakash Hoval was sent to SB-1, PI Asha Kurke to Azad cians and IPS officers and submitted +  11 these five miscreants at Gandhi Park ous locations. transferred to Malabar Hill Police Maidan Police Station, PI Ajay Sawant it to the then DGP Jaiswal, who in turn police station. The development came nearly a Station, API Riyazuddin Kazi was to Colaba Police Station and PI wrote a letter to the then   2 ) Inspector Hari Bhan Singh, in- week after the Maharashtra govern- shunted to the low-profile Local Arms Chimaji Adhav to Byculla Police Additional Chief Secretary (Home) charge of Gandhi Park police station, ment shunted out Mumbai Police Division. Station. Sitaram Kunte. Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh 8,84,978 patients recovered got information from the informer Commissioner Param Bir Singh and Another API Sunil Mane was The shake-up in the crime branch Fadnavis said that in his letter to on Wednesday reported 585 from the infection and anoth- that some crooks are planning a rob- replaced him with current Director shifted to Mulund Police station, while units of the Mumbai police came a day the then State Additional Chief fresh cases of coronavirus, the er 7,197 died in the state. bery inside Kamakhya City. Taking General of Police (DGP) Hemant Police Inspector (PI) Dhiraj Kohli, after , Maharashtra’s former chief Secretary (Home), Jaiswal had rec- largest single day spike after Chittoor district reported the information seriously, the police Nagrale. probing pornography rackets minister and senior BJP leader ommended a CID inquiry into the December 9, pushing the case- 128, Guntur 99, reached inside Kamakhya City. The The massive shake-up within the has been molved Dongri Police Devendra Fadnavis demanded a CBI report prepared by Rashmi load to 8,95,121. Visakhapatnam 81 and Krishna police arrested five miscreants from crime branch units of the Mumbai Station. inquiry into the alleged racket involv- Shukla. A total of 1.48 crore tests 63 fresh cases in the 24 hours. the spot along with illegal cartridges, police is being seen as an effort by the Police Inspector Vinay Ghorpade ing the transfers and “No CID inquiry was ordered. But have been conducted so far and East Godavari saw the pistols and stolen mobiles etc. The new police commissioner to improve who led the probe into the Lakhan \promotions of police officers ranging Rashmi Shukla was transferred and the overall infection positivity addition of 42, Anantapuramu crooks were planning a robbery the crime branch’s eroded image after Bhaiya fake encounter case, has been from inspectors to high-ranging IPS appointed in a relatively insignificant rate was 6.03 per cent, accord- 36 and Kurnool 35 new cases incident somewhere. Many cases the arrest of police officer Sachin Vaze transferred to Azad Maidan Police officers. post as the DG (Civil Defence).. ing to the latest bulletin. while the remaining districts have been registered against the and an explosive letter written by Station. Talking to media persons here on Though Rashmi Shukhla submitted Four persons succumbed reported less than 25 each.Only arrested miscreants under robbery, Param Bir Singh to chief minister Incidentally, a former colleague of Tuesday ahead of his visit to New Delhi her report to the state to COVID-19 in the 24 hours Kadapa district added eight cheating, theft, Arms Act etc. in the Uddhav Thackeray alleging that State Ghorpade, Vinayak Shinde has been to meet Union Home Secretary to government through the then DGP on ending 9 am on Wednesday new cases. Chittoor, Guntur, police station. The miscreants Neeraj Home Minister Anil Deshmukh had nabbed as one of the prime suspects hand over the evidence on the alleged August 25, 2020, the MVA government while 251 recovered, the bul- Kurnool and Visakhapatnam Yadav and Satyendra alias Raja were asked Vaze last month to “collect” a by the Anti-Terrorism Squad in the racket involving transfers, postings and has not taken cognisance of the report,” letin said.The number of active reported one fresh COVID-19 also wanted in the gangster act. staggering Rs 100 crore per month caser involving the alleged murder of promotions of police officers, Fadnavis he said. cases mounted to 2,946 after fatality each. PTI   ! " # 

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Material relations include A 7 A capability to take people across the in their interests; and regulatory advisors.                    both direct and indirect ties. Direct relations : A7 7 board together and the determina- compliances are being adhered to. The importance of corporate         A         includes employees, officers in the executive role,  :AC*BC tion to handle and resolve complex Since financial statements are used governance is growing by the day               ( auditing companies, advisors, mentors or con- : A A7  business matters. Over the years, by retail as well as institutional due to a litany of financial crises                #    sultants, whereas indirect ties are in the form of AC 7C the role of audit committees has investors and analysts, the audit worldwide, making strong corpo-                associates, shareholders, officers of the firm that A 7  7C expanded to include review of committee is responsible for close rate governance a basic require- have any relations with the company and so on. quarterly financial statements, monitoring of the financial state- ment by regulators and investors,           3       ( EAB The independence of audit committee mem- : A7 7 A Management’s Discussion and ments and notes, to provide in markets everywhere. The audit                bers is of utmost importance and to protect it, Analysis, and earnings manage- dependable and consistent descrip- committee plays a major role by            %       the regulations of the Companies Act, 2013, man- ment. The panels are also respon- tion of the firm’s financial situation contributing to the strategy and                   ( date that the panel should have at least three sible for developing comprehensive and quality of earnings. direction of a firm and its overall                     ( members, with the majority being independent policies and procedures to record The information from these control and accountability. In per-      3            in their role. The Board of directors must information and protect employees observations of the financial state- forming its role, the audit commit-                    understand the rules laid down for protecting the by promoting anonymity, confi- ments is presented to all stakehold- tee is responsible for the quarter- autonomy of the audit committee and resolve any dentiality and job protection. ers. As we are aware, accounting ly and annual audit of the financial         =E   #           conflicts that could compromise it. Having such all-inclusive poli- methods, like valuation of assets statements, compliances of regula-                    In addition, the majority of audit committee cies can help encourage “whistle- and liabilities, the method of rev- tory authorities and ethics require-                  members, including the chair, should be finan- blowing” by staff which in turn can enue recognition and the use of off- ments, and largely the risk manage-                   cially literate. The President’s Advisory Council serve the purpose of forewarning balance sheet transactions, affect ment of the company. To create a  BE        1   "   on Financial Literacy (PACFL, 2008) defines it about fraudulent activities. The the earnings and valuation of a transparent and accountable organ-     %           as the ability to use knowledge and skills to man- committee can also be involved in firm. 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A ment is the need to eliminate of the highest in the world, in change, however, is not best in prevention of violations. danger he is putting himself in tough driving exam and written obsolete rules such as the speed which about 1.5 lakh people die. achieved through the proverbial While driving around when riding in the first lane or test should be used to filter out limit of 50 kmph on city roads Last year the TomTom Traffic stick; it needs to be combined Delhi-NCR, once can witness simply running across the road inefficient drivers. Doctors and 80 kmph on highways. Index, which is a survey of over with a system of rewards. The many examples of lane viola- as he pushes the cycle along. For making a determination of The current speed limits should 400 global cities, pointed out     !  increase in penalty for traffic tions, driving on the wrong side, the cyclist to appreciate the epilepsy, reduced mental capac- be raised or maybe allowed to that Indian cities are among the violations, announced two years vehicles parked on the road risk he is taking, he will proba- ity and heart diseases should be be higher in select lanes in order most congested in the world. ago, seems to have had a mar- thereby reducing it to a single bly need to experience driving duty-bound to inform author- to give lane driving a boost. The economic and environ- ginal impact. lane and so on. Our speed on the roads with another ities if a case to suspend the dri- Electronic boards can change mental cost of this is undoubt- While the Traffic Police are breakers are usually unscientif- cyclist doing the same exact ving licence is made. the speed limit at different days edly colossal. Violation of traf- the mainstay of the traffic man- ic and randomly constructed. thing. There is undoubtedly a Only certified bodies and hours of the week. fic rules is rampant and most of agement effort, the priorities Our roads need to have better need to educate our people, should be allowed to impart dri- If a centralised authority the accidents on our roads can seem to be confused in the way turns, median cuts and well- right from those pushing a cart ving skills. Regular monitoring can make a vehicle’s traffic be attributed to this. In mofussil traffic policemen want the rules planned U-turns. rules, a notable presence of to those driving fancy cars, and audit of these driving infractions available, motor towns, these rules are hardly to be followed. Traffic laws are All such issues and many road signs would alert motorists about the risks they face or the schools will ensure acceptable insurance companies can incor- heeded and in the big cities, made to achieve order and pre- more can be solved by better and pedestrians about the turns, danger they pose to others. minimum standards. To scale porate this data into their risk observance is mixed. vent chaos and to keep designing of roads. This will not speed limits, crossings and so They need to be taught about up the facilities, the underwriting process. The Is it possible to enhance unscrupulous elements from only address much of the rea- on, which will ensure proper parallel parking and a U-turn. Government should invite auto- insurance company can modi- compliance to make our roads misusing the system. Similarly, sons for traffic violations, it will driving and road usage. They need to be taught about mobile companies to set up fy the renewal premium on the safer? Are the authorities — the traffic policeman’s job is to also prevent congestion, wastage Technology can be used to cus- the benefits of lane driving. more driving schools. basis of this input. This will also road engineers, city planners, prevent violations and not col- of fuel and extra emissions tomise road signs, depending on The Government and the There is a need to better ensure more compliance with traffic police and others — up The writer is a public lect money for the exchequer. which occur due to frequent the day and hour. For instance, Traffic Police should organise equip traffic policemen and traffic laws. Plus, general insur- to the task? Is the increased policy consultant. Why should a traffic cop hide stop-and-go cycles. the use of dynamic electronic frequent public awareness pro- improved training and reason- ance firms can pay a fee to the penalty on traffic rule violations The views expressed in the bushes with a speed gun Just as the prominent pres- display will not escape the eye grammes to educate society able working hours will greatly State for access to this data. It the only way out of the situa- are personal. or not be available in direct line ence of traffic policemen is of motorists. about the importance of follow- enhance their effectiveness on will be a win-win situation for tion? of sight at traffic signals? The going to prevent violation of It is said that experience is ing traffic rules to achieve road the road. Use of more technol- all.   ! " # '()   9
 

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I can’t wait for the audience’s *+=* 5*E+6* 6+0 reaction.” Talking about hese days, it is equally important to create a platter full of colourful Sonakshi, he for our food to look aesthetically fruits and vegetables. adds, “Sonakshi is Tappealing as important it is for it Studies show that our heart is pro- so at ease with to taste. It is easier to mesmerise the tected by red coloured fruits and vegeta- her craft and has taste-buds with food that catches the eye. bles. They contain antioxidants that a riveting on- With this rising importance of social reduce the risk of developing diseases screen presence. media, the cultivation of these vegeta- like hypertension and high cholesterol. While we’ve bles locally, and growing consciousness In addition to this, they lower the risk worked together about health have changed our diet and of developing different types of cancer in Force 2, Bulbul added colour to our plates. as well as protect against heart diseases Tarang will be the Colorful food sparks our appetite and improve the functioning of the first time I’m and fruits and vegetables play a major brain. Some of the commonly eaten red paired opposite role in it. Apart from this, because of the fruits and vegetables are watermelon, her in a love story. I’m very excited about the super script lockdown, people have made a transfor- apple, pomegranate, strawberries, toma- and to experiment with the new romantic dynamic.” mational shift when it comes to food toes, red radish, red cabbage, beetroot, Regarding Shweta Tripathi, Tahir says, “She has been habits and is now focussing more on and more. a part of some epic films and digital series. She’s some- health and nutrition derived through We all know how important one who really invests in her character and that’s all one what they consume. The focus due to the Vitamin C is for our body. It is neces- wants from a co-star. Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein is a sus- pandemic has shifted from taste to sary for the growth, development, and pense thriller with a love story at heart. We’re current- health. Vitamins and antioxidants that repairing all the body tissues. Orange ly filming in MP and it’s been such a process of discov- help our body boost immunity and resis- and yellow foods are known to have ery as we explore the parts we’re playing, our chemistry tance power are given more importance. them in abundance. They are good for and the cities we are shooting in.” People are more inclined towards includ- one’s eye health, prevent heart diseases, Tahir has four back to back projects releasing this ing colorful vegetables and fruits in their and also protect the nervous system. year including the Ranveer Singh-starrer 83. He seems daily meals. Food has now become a They act as immunity boosters too. A to be happy about his busy schedule. “Back to back mode of creating art too. We need to few examples are yellow capsicum, zuc- cado, etc. The most natural way to over- trend that is going on social media is the means of making food more visually shoots are exhilarating. It’s been a tight schedule to keep include more fruits and vegetables in our chini, carrot, pumpkin, corn, papaya, come constipation is to increase the blue rice. It is rice mixed with butter- appealing. but this has also been incredibly rewarding. After the diet because they possess vitamins and pineapple, oranges etc. intake of green leafy vegetables and other fly pea flower extract. While the use in Fortunately, the focus on health over quiet down time we’ve all had last year, I’m ecstatic to minerals that are essential for the func- The best foods that protect your eye high-fiber food. Indian cuisines is relatively new, it is taste has made people more aware of the be on multiple shoots,” he shares. tioning of our body. health, lowering the risk of developing White fruits and vegetables like very popular in Thailand. It is slowly facts mentioned about natural colour in “Being in the zone with consecutive scripts has The colours in fruits and vegetables age-related muscular degeneration are melon, pear, banana, onion, mush- becoming a staple in our cuisines too. food and their benefits. Artificial colour- increased the ability to immerse myself in characters are derived from phytochemicals, which the green ones. They have essential rooms, radish, potato are known to have In India, we usually used to rely on ing in the food is attractive but harm- and then swiftly adapt to demands of the next new story. also promote good health. The more nutrients that protect you from high lev- a great immune-boosting effect on chemicals and food colours. With the ful as well. So we go back to the tradi- I’m also shuttling between films like Looop Lapeta and vibrantly coloured fruits and vegetables els of bad cholesterol, regulate digestion your body. They are known to lower the increasing availability of exotic vegeta- tional way of including more natural Bulbul Tarang, while also shooting for the Netflix series are, richer is the presence of vitamins, and improve immune system func- level of bad cholesterol as well as high bles and rising awareness about the side- hues to our platter and eating habits. Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein. While different formats come minerals, fiber and antioxidants in tioning. They include all leafy greens, blood pressure. effects of chemicals, more and more (The writer is the Director of with rewards and challenges of their own, all this has them. Holi can be the perfect occasion broccoli, beans, green apple, lime, avo- Apart from this, a very interesting consumers have started using natural Culinary Innovation, Elior India.) been amazing fodder for growth,” adds Tahir.

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Celebrating his 30th +023 birthday on Wednesday, Krunal and his younger brother and star all-rounder 4'("0 Hardik Pandya spoke about to the host braodcaster after can improve, not just as a the close relationship they the match and was comfort- cricketer, but how can I   '   : >  -    P  * 2' . shared with the Senior ed by his brother. improve as a human being as Pandya, who died of a heart “Obviously, I worked so well.  :? wicket nicely and communicate “It was seaming and swing- ;, : attack in January. hard to be here...Not just in “...Again somewhere very nicely in the batting unit ing so, it wouldn’t have made any “So basically the thing is, cricket, but in terms of every- down the line, I just feel his ndia opener Shikhar and that’s what we did and that sense if you would have gone  :? BCCI source said. he passed away on 16th thing, taking care of my diet (late father’s) blessings are Dhawan, who hit 98 in the worked for us,” the southpaw hard at the start, losing two-three Iyer is also unlikely to play morning and I was playing to fitness, to everything and there, just feel more Ifirst ODI against England said at the virtual post-match wickets, so our plan was just stay ndia batsman Shreyas Iyer for English county side Syed Mushtaq Ali on that day. again this is all dedicated to secure...This is for him,” said after warming the bench for the press conference. on the wicket and respect the Iwas on Wednesday ruled out Lancashire in their One-Day He had a habit of keeping his the old man Krunal. major part of the T20 series, on Dhawan, who was benched good deliveries and we knew of the ongoing ODI series tournament. Lancashire had on clothes ready in the night, his “...His blessings are there Hardik, on his part, Tuesday said International crick- after the first T20 of the five- that, we can always cash those against England as well as the Monday announced the signing shoes, his pant, his shirt, hat with us and obviously it was revealed that Krunal’s body et is all about pressure and as an match, explained how he kept runs later on,” he signed off. entire IPL starting next month of Iyer for the tournament start- as well. very emotional for you and language showed his love for experienced player he knows himself positive. after dislocating his left shoulder ing on July 23. “So what I did was just me, both of us, and again get- their late father. how to handle it. “I was focusing on my KOHLI, ROHIT MOVE UP in the opening game here. The 26-year-old Iyer suf- before the game, I got his bag ting a cap from you,” Krunal “It shows in your body Having lost his place in the process, fitness, skill-work, gym- India captain Virat Kohli Sources in the BCCI said fered the injury in the eighth from Baroda here, and I told Hardik. language as well, but not T20 eleven, Dhawan was under work and I always stay in a pos- moved up a place to fourth in that Iyer is set to undergo over of the England innings thought, I know he is not Kruna has gone through many people know, our pressure to perform in the open- itive mental space. I always try the ICC T20 rankings for bats- surgery on his left shoulder as he when he dived on a drive hit by with us, but those clothes, a lot in the past few months. father is actually with us in ing ODI with India spoilt for and look at positives from every men, while his deputy Rohit is currently in severe pain, which Jonny Bairstow off pacer Shardul which he was supposed to After being dropped from the the dressing room, Krunal choice in all batting positions. situation. That’s what I was Sharma climbed three spots to will rule him out of action for a Thakur. wear in that game, I thought Indian T20 team, he was has been carrying...Our “(In) International cricket, doing. I was confident with my 14th in the latest list issued on minimum four months. He captains Delhi Capitals I’ll bring that and keep in the caught in a spat with all- father passed away at 4 pressure is always there and the batting. I knew that if I get an Wednesday. “He will have to go under in the IPL, which begins on dressing room,” Krunal rounder Deepak Hooda o’clock in the morning and he thing is as a experienced player, opportunity, I’ll take it,” the ele- Kohli, who slammed an the knife. So, it looks not just the April 9. revealed on BCCI’s official before losing his father, who was someone who used to I know how to handle pressure. gant left-hander added. unbeaten 80 off 52 balls coming first part of IPL but Iyer will miss In his absence, the DC cap- website. had played a key role in always keep his stuff ready “…and secondly, as I said, I Dhawan also said that wick- in as an opener in the series the entire IPL. It might take a taincy could be handed to either Apart from his 58-run making him a cricketer. for the next day. am a experienced player, so I et at the MCA stadium on against England, is now the minimum four months before Rishabh Pant, Australian Steve knock, Krunal also picked up “...My focus has always “Krunal has been carry- know what shots to play on what Tuesday was seaming and highest ranked from India ahead he can hit the nets again. He has Smith or senior off-spinner R a wicket in the game. He been about how I can be the ing the bag which has his certain wickets and we read the swinging. of K L Rahul. been under severe pain,” the Ashwin. broke down while speaking best version of myself, how I (stuff),” revealed Hardik. H)

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