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Drunkard son Guv working at MAHA DRAMA set ablaze by HC moots panel of SC retd BJP's ‘behest’: parents Shiv Sena President's rule judges to resolve RTC strike PNS n MUMBAI : In a bizarre incident that has shaken the „ Seeks Govt opinion on panel „ Adjourns case to today The Shiv Sena approached entire Musthyalapalli village the Supreme Court Tuesday imposed in in Damera mandal of NKESHAF AHMED against Maharashtra Governor , n HYDERABAD Bhagat Singh Koshyari's PNS n NEW DELHI Kadari Mahesh Chandra refusal to grant it extra time to The Governor, who (40), a drunkard, was set In a significant development, stake claim to form the next The Congress on Tuesday said had given the NCP ablaze by his parents at his the High Court on government in Maharashtra. Governor Bhagat Singh time till 8.30 pm on residence on Tuesday night. Tuesday offered to constitute a The decision was "unconsti- Koshyari acted in a hurry in The incident took place high-level committee, com- tutional, unreasonable and sending his report recom- Tuesday to express around 8PM, with the par- prising three retired Supreme malafide," the party said in its mending President's rule in its "willingness and ents resorting to the grue- Court judges, to reconcile the petition to the top court. Maharashtra without exhausting ability" to form some act unable to bear the differences between trade Congress leader and former all options for government for- harassment of their son. The unions and TSRTC manage- Union Minister Kapil Sibal will mation. The Shiv Sena, which govt, submitted a villagers and neighbours ment so as to break the impasse represent the party in the top on Monday suffered a setback in report alleged that Maheshchandra over RTC indefinite strike. court, sources said. its efforts to cobble up a non-BJP recommending used to booze and harass his The court said that committee Refusing to accept the government in the state, said if Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari wife Radhika(35) and a would look into the demands Sena's request for a 48-hour President's rule is imposed, it can President's rule daughter and son unneces- of the striking employees. The Court made this either normally or under extension to form govern- be challenged in court. sarily every day. A division bench of the HC ESMA (Essential Services ment, Governor Bhagat Singh The governor, who had given Disgusted with their son's directed the state advocate- observation while Maintenance Act), the court Koshiyari had invited Sharad the NCP time till 8.30 pm on Shiv Sena moves SC against ways, the parents, Prabhakar general to get instructions from referring to Section asked senior Advocate Vidya Pawar's Nationalist Congress Tuesday to express its "willing- and Vimala, torched him on the government regarding the 10(A) of the Industrial Sagar if it had the powers to Party yesterday to stake claim. ness and ability" to form gov- Tuesday after pouring proposal to constitute the high- declare the strike as illegal The deadline for the NCP ends ernment, has submitted a report Maha Governor's decision kerosene on him when he level committee by the next Disputes Act-1948 under any of the law of the at 8.30 pm today and the to President Ram Nath Kovind PNS n NEW DELHI Governor and declaring the was in an inebriated condi- date of hearing. land, including ESMA. party said they had asked for recommending President's rule action "unconstitutional, arbi- tion. The drunkard was The Court made this obser- of Public Interest Litigation Responding to the question, a 48-hour extension this in the state. "I condemn this The Shiv Sena on Tuesday trary, illegal, void-ab-initio, and enveloped in flames, but no vation while referring to petitions filed against the ongo- he said that the HC could morning. Today, Prime action which has been taken in moved the Supreme Court violative of Article 14 of the one in the vicinity was per- Section 10(A) of the Industrial ing TSRTC employees strike declare the strike as illegal Minister Narendra Modi's cab- a hurry without exhausting all against the Maharashtra Constitution of India". mitted to rescue him. Disputes Act-1948. The Act and the recent decision of the under ESMA. He showed some inet recommended President's options. This raises questions Governor Bhagat Singh Also raising questions on mandates arbitration between state cabinet on the issue of pri- GOs issued in the year 1998 by Rule for Maharashtra, where about the governor's impartial- Koshyari's decision not to the Governor's behaviour, it the parties to a suit. In response vatizing 5,100 private route the erstwhile AP government no government has been ity. This also raises doubt extend the 24 hour time peri- said that he cannot act in such to the observation of the HC, permits of TSRTC. It said that and in the year 2015 by the formed nearly 20 days after the whether the governor is acting od given to the party to prove a manner or act on the diktats ED books the senior counsel appearing it did not have powers to act by Telangana government. assembly election results. under pressure," Maharashtra its number on the floor to of the Central Government. for the trade unions told the exceeding its judicial powers After perusing the 2015 GO The Governor, the Shiv Congress spokesman Sachin form the government. The Sena was invited by the 2 IAS in sand court that the Unions would viz a viz the laws of the land. It issued by the state govern- Sena alleged, was working "at Sawant told reporters here. The Sena, which has Governor when the single- reconsider their decision on made it clear that it can't issue ment, the court said that the the behest of the BJP". Another senior Congressman emerged as the second-largest largest party BJP, which won continuing the strike once the any order that contravenes any GO was meant for just six In its petition, the Sena Vijay Wadettiwar, who was party with 56 seats in the 288- 105 seats, said that it cannot mining case proposed committee was con- existing statutes of the state and months and didn't have any said while the Governor gave leader of the opposition in the member Assembly, said that it form a government. It told the NEW DELHI: The stituted by the HC to end the Centre unless they were illegal, legal force now. It asked the 48 hours to the BJP to indicate 13th state Assembly, the tenure was constrained to move the court that the Governor was in Enforcement Directorate ongoing impasse. arbitrary and unconstitutional senior counsel to show any whether it can form govern- of which expired on November top court seeking urgent relief "hot haste" as he refused to (ED) on Tuesday said that it The High Court also made in nature. other GO to support his claim. ment, he gave them only 24 9, felt President's rule will not be against the "arbitrary and grant even three days' time to has registered a case against some interesting observations Referring to the pleas made The matter was posted till hours to get the support letters a roadblock in government for- malafide actions" of the prove the requisite majority to two IAS officers and some during the course of the hear- by different petitioners to Wednesday for further hearing from prospective allies -- the mation. Governor. The party sought form the government. others in connection to its ing of the arguments in a batch declare the strike as illegal by the HC later. Congress and the NCP. Continued on Page 4 quashing of the order of the Continued on Page 4 probe into the Shahranpur illegal sand mining case. A senior ED official told IANS that the agencyhas Live electric PRAKASH UTSAV booked Ajay Kumar Singh 5 youngsters drown on Karthika pournima and Pawan Kumar, former District Magistrates (DM) of PNS n SIDDIPET in the district on Tuesday. fence claims Saharanpur, on the basis of The deceased were identified the CBI FIR registered on In tragic incidents on the aus- as Bhukya Anill (13), son of two lives September 30 this year. picious occasion of Karthika Srinivas and Laxmi, of Teekya According to the ED, pournima on Tuesday, three thanda on the outskirts of PNS n HYDERABAD Singh, a 1998-batch IAS, was youths drowned in a deep Ponugodu village in Gudur posted as the Saharanpur stream in Varikole village while mandal, and Gugulothu Two farmers died of electro- DM between March 28, 2012 they were trying to take holy Pavani (13), daughter of Bodi cution when they came into and February 12, 2014. He is dip in Koheda mandal of and Vijaya of Venkatathanda contact with an electric fence now Secretary of the Khadi . The youths of Anepuram village of at an agricultural field at and Village Industries Board. Kante Nikhil, Kuna Prashanth Marripeda mandal in the dis- Kondapuram village in and Pendhota Varaprasad, aged trict. Nallabelli mandal in the dis- between 10 and 15 years, went While the former died in a trict on Monday night. for the dip during the early well, the latter drowned in the The deceased were identi- 6 Indian hours and were drowned as SRSP canal. Both were study- fied as Eesam Kommaiah (50) they could not swim. ing 8th class in different and his brother-in-law workers killed Police came to the spot and schools. Meanwhile, Tribal Agaboina Sudhakar (45) of took up search operations to Bodies of the victims who were drowned on Tuesday Welfare Minister Satyavathi the same village. According to retrieve the bodies. The vil- Rathod visited the the police, both of them went in Oman lagers were found wailing the kin of the deceased. lage died on the same day. A Mahabubabad area hospital to irrigate the chilli fields on DUBAI: At least six con- inconsolably over the death of A pall of gloom descended case was registered. and consoled the parents of Monday night and did not struction workers, believed to the three youths. The bodies on the village as the three Two teenagers, a boy and a Pavani, and assured help from return in the morning. Minister KT Rama Rao participated in 550th Prakash Utsav of Guru Nanak Devji be Indian nationals, were were traced and handed over to youngsters from the same vil- girl, met with a watery grave the government. Continued on Page 3 on Tuesday killed in Oman when they were buried at an excavation site of a water pipeline project due to heavy rains. Owaisi ‘has The incident happened in Top Maoist couple nabbed BJP got Rs 350 crore in the Seeb area of Muscat fol- his own lowing heavy rain on Sunday, PNS n HYDERABAD "We found incriminating the Indian Embassy in Maoist literature, three laptops, agenda’: BJP donations from Tata’s trust n Muscat said. A Maoist couple from pen drives and memory cards PNS HYDERABAD "We are deeply saddened to Mansoorabad, found to be in and correspondence with PNS n NEW DELHI made by the Tata-controlled 20,000 and above each that learn about the incident possession of incriminating Maoist- related stuff," said the Progressive Electoral Trust. were received by the party Asaduddin Owaisi "Has His involving death of six work- Maoist literature, was nabbed official, adding that they were The BJP received Rs 356 crore India's richest trust -- through cheques or Own Agenda": BJP Leader ers, who are believed to be by a special team of the LB arrested on Tuesday. in donations from an electoral The Prudent Electoral online payments. On Ayodhya Order Remark Indian nationals, in Seeb area Nagar Police on Tuesday, fol- "They were connected with trust controlled by the Tata Trust -- gave Rs 54.25 Donations HYDERABAD: Bharatiya of Muscat, Oman, following lowing searches at their Maoist activities in the state Group during 2018-19, accord- crore in donations received in the form Janata Party (BJP) leader NV the heavy rains on November premises. The two are top from their house since June ing to documents submitted by to the party, accord- of electoral bonds Subhash on Tuesday said that 10," the Indian embassy said Maoists and have been active- 2019. Ravi Sharma alias Rahul the ruling party before the ing to the docu- were not included in All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul in a tweet. ly participating in revolution- is a graduate in Agriculture Election Commission. ments. the filing. Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief ary activities, according to and studied at Acharya NG As per information provid- The Prudent Trust The BJP received Asaduddin Owaisi has given Rachakonda Police Ravi Sharma and Bellapu Anuradha Ranga Agriculture University, ed by the BJP to the EC on is backed by top corporate donations from individu- an inflammatory statement TODAY Commissioner Mahesh Hyderabad during the year October 31, it received a total houses including Bharti als, companies as well as elec- against the Supreme Court's Bhagwat. and Bellapu Anuradha, 56, 1984-86. He came into contact of over Rs 700 crore in dona- Group, Hero MotoCorp, toral trusts, the document Ayodhya verdict just to serve ALMANAC Following a tip-off about the special teams were formed by with one Mekala Damodar tions through cheques and Jubilant Foodworks, Orient said. his own agenda and to disrupt couple, identified as Narla the LB Nagar Police to search Reddy alias Madan DCS of online payments during the Cement, DLF, JK Tyres, among As per the election code, the unity of the country. Month & Paksham: Ravi Sharma, 54, member of their premises at CPI (ML) PWG and worked as financial year 2018-19. others. political parties are mandated "Mr Owaisi has given an Kartik & Krishna Paksha CPI Maoist Party & ex-SCM Venkataramana Colony in CO in twin cities. Around half the contribu- The information provided to disclose all donations they inflammatory speech to Tithi : Pratipada: 07:41 pm Bihar regional committee UG, Mansoorabad. Continued on Page 3 tions -- Rs 356 crore -- were pertains to donations of Rs receive in a financial year. spread communal hatred after Nakshatram: Kritika: 10:01 pm the landmark Supreme Court Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start judgement. Instead of wel- MOVE OVER SONS AND DAUGHTERS… coming the verdict, he has his any important work) own agendas and is trying to Rahukalam: 12:00 pm – 01:24 pm disrupt the unity and diversi- Yamagandam: 07:47 am – 09:11 am ty of the country," Mr Subhash Varjyam: 09:27 am – 11:07 am Wives of TRS leaders put on political weight was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. A complaint has Gulika: 10:36 am - 12:00 pm NAVEENA GHANATE Minister Indrakaran Reddy is also taking steps going on in full swing. been filed against the Good Time: (to start any n HYDERABAD Ministers Mynampally Hyderabad MP for his con- important work) to field his daughter-in-law Divya Reddy in Hanumanth Rao and G troversial remarks. The BJP Amritakalam: 07:30 pm – 09:11 pm Gone are the days when polit- politics. However, Kalvakuntla family has not Jagadish Reddy are purportedly leader said that the Supreme ical lineage was largely about been keen on promoting their daughters-in-law involved in joint promotions Court has, in a historic and Abhijit Muhurtham: NIL sons and daughters. These days involving their respective landmark judgement, resolved political leaders' wives seem to wives. a centuries-old dispute. HYDERABAD have put on political weight in Errabelli Dayakar Rao was ed into the minds of people by Amberpet MLA Kaleru Continued on Page 4 WEATHER Telangana, particularly in the keenly promoting his wife what borders on subliminal Venkatesh is reportedly fol- ruling Telangana Rashtra ing into a family affair even for Errabelli Usha Dayakar Rao. advertising. The noticeable lowing the path of 'couple pol- Forecast: Partly Cloudy Samiti party. ministers and leaders, with Likewise, for Sadar festival, point is that the wife's name has itics' along with his wife Temp: 30/18 Women are behind the suc- each of them unabashedly posters of Bonthu Sridevi, wife the leader's name prominent- Golnaka Corporator Kaleru Humidity: 59% cess of many politicians in the doing their bit in promoting of Mayor Bonthu Ram Mohan, ly inscribed in it. Padma Venkatesh. They too Sunrise: 06.19 TRS government and they no their wives. No wonder, posters appeared across Hyderabad. Spouses of some of the hope to soar to newer heights Sunset: 05.40 longer want to be in the shad- of wives of ministers wishing quent sight. The names of spouses that ministers have already cut and continue their political Current Weather Conditions Updated November 12, 2019 5:00 PM ow of their respective hus- people on festivals have On Tuesday, on the occasion typically surface during elec- their teeth in politics. In such heritage. bands. Politics is clearly turn- become a common and fre- of Karthika Pournami, Minister tions are tactically being inject- a situation, joint promotion is Continued on Page 4 HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 13, 2019 hyderabad 02 Will Hyd as nation's ‘second Capital' resonate in sentiment-ridden TS? ill the country's basic statute Dr headed by Manmohan Singh. UPA government. The anger of Modi government on mak- the BR Ambedkar during the ini- After former governor of Maharashtra Ch. If Vidyasagar, with such a of Andhra people due this ing the city as second capital of Widea tial years of India's Vidyasagar Rao adverted to the issue background, has once again harsh decision of UPA govern- India. BJP has slowly been of making Independence. It was then felt recently, political circles as well as general raked up the subject of second ment reflected in the 2014 expanding its political base in Hyderabad that Hyderabad could be the capital, the writing on the wall elections, in which Congress T-state if the results of the PIN the nation's most-favoured destination for public are eager to know whether is clear. The plausible reason lost its address in Andhra and recent Lok Sabha elections are POINT second capital be people across the country, irre- Hyderabad now merits the pride of place. appears to be the political BJP managed to save its face any indication. fruitful and yield spective of their region, reli- The issue is quite old, having been first future of BJP in Andhra only because it aligned itself At the same time, any such expected results? Will such sec- gion, caste or creed. mooted by the architect of the country's Pradesh, where the saffron with TDP and won four move may come in handy for ond capital resonate in the However, successive govern- party has been trying hard to Assembly and two LS seats. So, TRS to regain public sympathy, sentiments-ridden Telangana ments at Delhi did not focus on basic statute Dr BR Ambedkar during the leave its own impression on the winning the hearts of people of considering the dip in its pop- State? Is it really possible for the the issue of Hyderabad as initial years of India's Independence strength of Modi government's Andhra may not be all that ularity due to the prolonged central leadership of BJP to pull nation's second capital for var- achievements like abrogation of easy. So, BJP has to get the RTC strike and concerns of rev- it off under the nose of Prime ious reasons. The main reason M D RATNA KUMAR Article 370 and recent develop- patronage of Andhra people enue staff. TRS did praise Minister Narendra Modi, polit- is believed to be the absence of Vidyasagar was appointed the Vidyasagar is the 'choice' of Senior Journalist ments culminating in SC's ver- only by backing the idea of Dr.Ambedkar for his positive ical Bahubali of the country, by political need for rulers to go Governor of Maharashtra and Modi in Telangana to counter dict on Ayodhya issue! making Hyderabad second thoughts on Telangana state. going against the strong senti- ahead with the proposal made made in-charge of Tamil Nadu KCR as both of leaders belong Considering the heartburn capital of the country. And, Still, it strategically ignored the ments of the people of the by Dr. Ambedkar. during the political unrest fol- to the Velama community, Pradesh for decades. Both of the people of AP over the that is better done by latching words of the same person on youngest state in the country? If so, why did Vidyasagar lowing the demise of then which has attained the status of KCR and Vidyasagar had the bifurcation of the unified state, on to the 'theory of Dr. the issue of making Hyderabad After former governor of Rao raise this issue now? He Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. ruling caste with the emergence experience of contesting against the saffron party wants to win Ambedkar' in this regard. the second capital. This is Maharashtra Ch. Vidyasagar stressed his point by referring After completion of of KCR as an undisputed leader each other in the 2004 elections. the confidence of Andhra peo- What about the possible loss because T-people feel proud of Rao adverted to the issue to the grave pollution in the Vidyasagar's tenure at of people following the Then Union Minister of State ple. People in AP lost their of BJP's political interests in T- owning this city, known for its recently, political circles as well national capital? One cannot Rajbhavan, he has been brought Telangana movement. Reddys for Home Affairs Vidyasagar most beloved city Hyderabad to state? Will Telangana people cosmopolitan culture. as general public are eager to ignore his proximity with Modi again into Telangana politics to and Kammas are the other lost the election to KCR, TRS' Telangana, following bifurca- agree to this kind of change? Regardless of the sentiments in know whether Hyderabad now ever since the latter emerged as prepare the ground for the castes that have been enjoying nominee backed by Congress, tion. Their wish of having BJP believes that T-people T state, it appears that merits the pride of place. The an unparallel leader of the saf- BJP to really emerge as an alter- prominent status. These two in the Lok Sabha Hyderabad at least as joint might be reluctant to share Hyderabad as nation's second issue is quite old, having been fron party seven years ago. It native to the ruling Telangana communities have ruled the seat. Later, KCR had become capital too evaporated due to Hyderabad with Andhra peo- capital might be the final word first mooted by the architect of was not without reason that Rashtra Samiti. undivided state of Andhra member of the Union Cabinet the adamant attitude of the ple and may welcome the move of BJP's central leadership!. Government to ‘Rabi's Rythu Bandhu will start constitute trust boards to only after Kharif's distribution’ temples soon PNS n HYDERABAD K VENKATESHWARLU Rs.7,254 crore. However, the n HYDERABAD government deposited Rs.5,500 The Government of Manda to crore to 45 lakh farmers by allo- Telangana has issued noti- Already one month has gone cating Rs.6,900 crore to the fication to constitute temple organize parade since Rabi season began. scheme in the budget for Kharif trust boards following However, farmers have not yet season. The government needs reports received from tem- with 10 lakh received Kharif season's Rythu Rs.354 crore more to imple- ple authorities who laid Bandhu scheme money. The ment the scheme than Pumping of Kaleshwaram emphasis on the need to people state government is yet to dis- what was allotted in constitute the boards. tribute Rs.1,754 crore Kharif the budget. According to endow- PNS n HYDERABAD season's Rythu Bandhu money Agriculture ments secretary V Anil to 11.75 lakh more farmers. and Cooperation water to MMD begins Kumar on Monday, the gov- MRPS founder president The government had started principal secre- PNS n KARIMNAGAR: house of package-8 in ernment has given its green Manda Krishna Madiga has distribution of Kharif season's tary C Partha Karimangar district. Water signal to constitute trust stated that they would orga- Rythu Bandhu in June and It is learnt that the Chief Minister's Sarathi said that Pumping of Kaleshwaram would reach Mid Manair boards to Ganesh temple nize massive parade in continues the clearing process flagship scheme Rythu Bandhu is facing they will start water to Rajarajeshwara reser- through flood flow canal. and Ujjaini Mahankali tem- Hyderabad with one lakh to of the scheme in a phased soon Rabi season's voir () from Though Mid Manair reser- ple in Secunderabad, 10 lakh people. At a round manner. However, more than funds crunch. The Rabi season started in Rythu Bandhu the Nandi Medaram pump voir was filled with Yellamma temple in table meeting at Somajiguda one billion farmers have not yet October. The sowing season nears as the amounts distribution. He house recommenced on Kaleshwaram water a few Balkampet, Kanakadurga Press Club on Tuesday, received the amount. season gets to mid-November said that they have yet to clear Tuesday morning. months ago, the project was temple in Ameerpet, Manda Krishna Madiga said It is learnt that the Chief more than Rs.1,500 crore The pumping of water completely drained as water Venkateswara Swamy tem- that Minorities, SC, STs Minister's flagship scheme amounts for Kharif season began at 5 a.m. with the irri- was released into Lower ple in Srinagar whose annu- would face severe injustice if Rythu Bandhu is facing funds has not got Kharif season's Bandhu scheme at any cost Rythu Bandhu. A farmer, who gation authorities switching on Manair Dam after leakages al income crosses Rs 1 RTC was privatized. He said crunch. The Rabi season start- amount yet. "When will I get without compromising on it. didn't get Kharif season's three motors of the Nandi developed on the left side crore-mark. that caste organizations ed in October. The sowing the Rabi season's Rythu It is learnt that the amount yet, from Rangareddy pump house. The Nandi pump bund of MMD. Now that the Similarly, the government would meet Governor on season nears as the season gets Bandhu amount?" he Agriculture department is not on condition of anonymity, house is constructed under bund leakages have been gave its green signal for November 20 in respect of to mid-November. However, bemoaned. However replying even thinking on Rabhi sea- said "I am hoping that I may get Kaleshwaram package-6 near repaired, officials decided to fill constitution of another RTC strike. He said that they the Kharif season's Rythu to Congress criticism, Chief son's Rythu Bandhu as it is yet two seasons' (Kharif and Rabi) Nandi Medaram, Dharmaram up the Mid Manair Dam now. eight temples in twin cities would extend their support to Bandhu amounts have not yet Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao to clear 11.75 lakh farmers' amounts in Rabi season." mandal of . Kaleshwaram project whose annual income RTC JAC's proposed been deposited in the accounts had announced in the amounts. The government However, it is learnt that about Water was pumped into the Engineer-in-Chief Nalla crosses Rs 25 lakh. Mahadharna at Indira Park of farmers. A farmer from Assembly during the budget tried to implement Rythu 13 lakh farmers didn't get reservoir through delivery Venkateshwarlu and Executive The interested should on November 17 and Sadak Mahabubnagar on condition of session that his government Bandhu scheme to 56.75 lakh Rythu Bandhu amounts in the from where it has been taken Engineer Nune Sridhar were submit their applications Bandh on November 18. anonymity bemoaned that he would implement the Rythu farmers with expected amount last Kharif and Rabi seasons. to Gayatri (Laxmpur) pump monitoring the water release. within 20 days. Hitachi Vantara sets Video of farmer taking revenue officials to task goes viral 2 spotted deer electrocuted PNS n GADWAL be registered, they made a up regional operations percentage basis commission in Medak, farmer arrested A video in which a farmer is demand. They take lakhs of seen taking revenue officials rupees as salary but don't do PNS n MEDAK hub in Hyderabad to task for the delay in resolv- their job," he alleged, speak- ing land issue and demanding ing with the media present Two spotted deer were electro- PNS n HYDERABAD nomic player, building out a bribes has gone viral. outside the Collectorate. cuted after they accidentally centre of excellence in In the clip, the farmer is A revenue official present stepped on a live wire fence set Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary Hyderabad will enable us to seen expressing his ire at rev- there asked the farmer up around a paddy field by a of Japanese tech conglomer- connect even better with our enue officials for their inac- whether he was giving farmer in Medak forest area on ate Hitachi Ltd., on Tuesday customers, build local market tion, even though Gadwal salaries to them and asked the Sunday. unveiled a new regional oper- expertise, and deliver indus- district collector had issued farmer who he was to ques- Following information, ations hub here try-leading orders to resolve his issue. tion them. He also asked the Forest Range Officer of Medak that will act as an innovation The incident, which hap- farmer to go on the road and M Bachi Reddy, along with his innovation and faster than ever," pened at the Gadwal Dictrict speak about it. staff, inspected the site and global delivery Soni said. Collectorate on Monday, "If a MRO dies, all these found the two animals dead at centre for the The delivery found its way into everyone's revenue officials are protest- the paddy field of one Mande Asia Pacific centre enhances cell phone in no time. Due to mandal- and vil- confronted by angry revenue ing, but if a farmer dies Venkaiah (60) at Gajireddypally (APAC) region. Hitachi Ramudu (62), the farmer lage-level revenue officials officials who got into a heat- because of MRO's inaction, village of Ghanpur Mandal. fencing was connected with "India plays a Vantara's capa- from Macharla village of protesting against ed argument with Ramudu, nobody protests," Ramudu When questioned, the farmer electricity during nighttime. critical role in Hitachi bilities to support global cus- Ghattu mandal, had come to Abdullapurmet MRO Vijaya when the latter showed them observed. told the forest personnel he had A case under the Wildlife Vantara's holistic global strat- tomers anywhere, anytime. the District Collectorate on Reddy's murder for the past documents and District While the revenue officials fenced his agriculture field to Protection Act, 1972 has been egy," Bobby Soni, Chief India, with its highly Monday to escalate the issue few days, he was left with no Collector's signature on them, retreated and went inside, protect the crop from the wild filed against Venkaiah. The Solutions and Services skilled workforce and region- pertaining to his agricultural option but to seek the which he had submitted to the the police personnel present animals. accused was produced before Officer at Hitachi Vantara, al prominence, plays a criti- land which was pending for Collector's intervention on Collector in September 2018. there convinced Ramudu that However, Divisional Forest Judicial First Class Magistrate said in a statement. cal role in the company's more than 14 months after he the alleged inaction of rev- "From VRO, to MRO and he could meet the Collector Officer of Medak, M Medak on Monday. The court "As India continues to rise global growth strategy, had represented it to the enue officials. RDO, all of them have taken and once again take the issue Padmajarani said that her staff has remanded the accused for as a powerful global eco- Hitachi Vantara said. Collector. At the Collectorate, he was bribe. For an extent of land to to his notice. found enough evidence that the 15 days.

HYDERABAD BULLION RATES GOLD In Kimberley, the world's diamond capital, illicit mining fight flounders ` 38, 070 (10 gm) REUTERS n KIMBERLEY ` Mantashe told Reuters: "I'm As much as 6 million rands' 30 The aim of the government-backed not. We will have to assign ($400,300) worth of diamonds SILVER The first South African project scheme was to curb illegal mining and somebody to work on it." were being taken by illegal min- ` 43, 900(1kg) to bring illegal miners into the black-market trade of diamonds, and He did not elaborate on what ers each month, Ekapa esti- ` 200 formal fold has been plagued by would have to be done, adding mates. In a bid to stem that, the violence in diamond capital serve as a blueprint for future attempts only: "I am not happy because company formed 836 miners Kimberley, dealing a major blow it (informal mining) must be in into the Batho Pele mining CHICKEN to national efforts to stem a elsewhere in the country, not only in the mainstream of mining, it cooperative and gave them a RATES `/KG booming illicit trade. the diamond sector, but also potentially must not be in the periphery." licence to mine the fields. The project was launched 18 manganese, gold and chrome The project's troubles also But a year and a half later, the Dressed/With Skin `167 months ago in Kimberley, the demonstrate the perils of piece- track record on the ground is not Without Skin `190 site of a 19th-century diamond meal formalization in a country promising. Illegal miners who Broiler at Farm `115 rush that lured fortune-seekers rate and governmental efforts to vulnerable workers struggling whose regulation of small-scale are not part of the cooperative from the world over. Mine own- bring South Africa's estimated to make ends meet. mining lags far behind its have stolen fences, petrol- ers granted more than 800 unli- tens of thousands of informal While the government has African counterparts. bombed three Ekapa trucks, EGG censed, or informal, small-scale miners, or "zama-zamas", into the always acted in an advisory Ekapa and Petra Diamonds blocked access roads with rocks `/ miners the right to legally mine mainstream, to boost productiv- capacity, it indicated it may (PDL.L), then a part-owner of and burning tires, and sabotaged RATES 100 around 1,500 acres of diamond- elsewhere in the country, not ing infrastructure and even ity and curb crime. Illicit mining now be forced to take a more the mine, launched the initiative a waste pipeline, shutting down HYDERABAD 397 rich waste fields. only in the diamond sector, but members of the newly licensed and mineral trading cost around active role in the project, the first last year at Kimberley, in its plant, according to Ekapa. VIJAYAWADA 406 The aim of the government- also potentially manganese, gold cooperative, according to mine $1.5 billion a year in lost sales, to attempt so-called formaliza- Northern Cape Province, hop- Ekapa security teams have backed scheme was to curb and chrome. However the pro- owner Ekapa Minerals which is taxes and royalties, according to tion in the mining industry. ing to address the problem of an been attacked with knives, sling- VISAKHAPATNAM 405 illegal mining and black-market ject has been hit by violence, running the initiative. a 2017 estimate by industry Asked whether he was pleased influx of zama-zamas - a Zulu- shots, rocks, petrol bombs and, RETAIL PRICE `3.97 trade of diamonds, and serve as with informal miners not The failure thus far of this pilot group the Minerals Council, and with the results of the Ekapa pro- derived word which loosely in one instance, a hunting rifle, (IN HYDERABAD) a blueprint for future attempts included in the scheme attack- scheme is a blow to wider corpo- sees criminal networks exploit ject, minerals minister Gwede translates as "keep trying". the company said.

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RIME KACHEGUDA TRAIN MISHAP Three killed CORNER in collision in Six DJS activists CASE AGAINST LOCO PILOT Kamareddy taken into custody PNS n KAMAREDDY HYDERABAD: Six activists of the Darsgah Jihad-o-Shahadat, Three persons were killed and including its president Abdul another was injured in a hor- Majid, were taken into ON VENTILATOR SUPPORT rific accident when a lorry hit preventive custody by the city an autorickshaw at police on Tuesday morning. PNS n HYDERABAD Central Railway's preliminary Kandarpally in Kamareddy According to the police, the DFS inquiry, the accident occurred district on Tuesday. office-bearers were preparing to The loco pilot who was rescued due to the negligence of According to Bichkkonda SI hold a press conference and 9 hours after Monday's train Chandrasekhar. They said Krishna, the speeding lorry speak about the Ayodhya mishap at Kacheguda from that Chandrasekhar did not ‘Avoid Sec’bad skywalk, rammed the autorickshaw in verdict at their office on the mangled remains of his have the signal to move; yet, he which the victims were trav- Tuesday at Moghalpura in the cabin was on Tuesday booked proceeded, ignoring the signal. elling. They were all residents afternoon. The police took for negligence which reported- A high-level inquiry has its horrifying experience’ of Degloor mandal in neigh- Abdul Majid into custody at ly resulted in the mishap. been ordered into the incident bouring Maharashtra. Kanchanbagh when he was Sources said that L and the Commission of According to the SI, leaving for his office. Two Chandrasekhar, who was crit- Railway Safety (CRS) is prob- HMRL eyes RTC land for developing Saddam, Baba and Firdouse others, Mohammed Bin Omer, ically injured in the train col- ing the incident. The CRS will died on the spot, while Habib organizing secretary, and lision, is presently on ventila- submit a detailed report with Sec'bad Railway station skywalk further suffered serious injuries in Salahuddin Affan, general tor support. their findings by Wednesday. PNS n HYDERABAD tion on time as was running the collision. The lorry driver secretary, were also taken into Chandrasekhar was rescued Meanwhile, several trains short on time. Once I reached fled the spot. custody by the city police. from the crushed cabin of the have been cancelled in Skywalk built from the skywalk exit, I realized that Later, three more office-bearers Falaknuma - Lingampally Chandrasekhar was rescued from the crushed Kacheguda Railway Station Secunderabad East metro sta- with a heavy suitcase along were picked up. All of them were shifted to Kanchanbagh MMTS (Multi-Modal cabin of the Falaknuma - Lingampally Multi- owing to the restoration works tion to the Railway station is with my pregnant wife had to Police Station. The Saidabad Transport System) service after underway. SCR authorities said not commuter friendly. The get down three floors. It was Student held a rescue operation that lasted Modal Transport System service after a they had restored the damaged skywalk ends at Rathifile bus harrowing experience. I even Police and Commissioner's rescue operation that lasted over eight hours Task Force also took Maulana over eight hours. railway tracks. stand and it is a claustropho- witnessed, old persons holding for robbing Naseeruddin, president of On Tuesday, the Kachiguda According to South Central bic experience. The skywalk their knees while using this Wahadat -e-Islami, into Railway police filed cases Railway, railway staff from exits at Rathifile bus station skywalk". against Chandrashekhar, 36, traumatic injuries, sustained of acute tubular necrosis con- various engineering depart- complex. A commuter needs Passengers have to travel delivery boys preventive custody. Maulana n Naseeruddin was also planning for negligence resulting in the fractured ribs, besides injury to dition," doctors said. ments undertook works to to use stairs to get down considerable distance to reach PNS HYDERABAD to address the press personnel collision. The cases were his kidney. "He is in hemor- On Monday, the MMTS clear the derailed coaches of almost three floors to enter the the station and it would take alongside the DJS group. booked under section 308 rhagic shock for which we are train driven by loco pilot the MMTS train to complete Railway station. It is better for atleast 10minutes if the sky- A BBA student who allegedly (attempt to commit culpable giving him continuous renal Chandrasekhar collided with restoration of the railway line old persons, differently abled, walk is free to reach the plat- stole electronic gadgets and homicide), 337 (causing hurt replacement therapy. Blood Hundry Intercity Express and help resume rail traffic via those carrying huge luggage, form number1. Another pas- other products from delivery Student held for by act endangering life or per- flow in both his legs is low (Kurnool-Secunderabad train) Kacheguda. The works were pregnant woman to avoid the senger K V S S Prasad said, boys of e-commerce portals sonal safety of others), 338 (lower limb ischemia neuro at around 10.30 am near the completed by Tuesday morn- station. If the station witness- "Climbing down through the was arrested by the Dundigal looting delivery boys (causing grievous hurt by act quora neurovascular bundle Kacheguda Railway Station. ing and the track has been es huge rush, the skywalk TSRTC building is a horrible police on Monday. According HYDERABAD: A BBA student endangering life or personal injury) - for this, we have In the incident, 17 persons, declared fit for normal rail traf- could witness a stampede as experience. Its suffocation and to the police, the accused, who allegedly committed thefts safety of others) of the IPC fol- given him vascular surgery. including the loco pilot, suf- fic with speed restriction on the stairs are very narrow. It is carrying luggage is difficult. It identified as Thungala Sriram., of electronic gadgets and other lowing a complaint lodged by The treatment is going on, but fered injuries. In addition to both up and down lines at easier to climb down and is easier to exit at metro station would follow the delivery boys products from delivery boys of Dasharath, railway superin- his condition is critical," said Chandrasekhar, another Kacheguda Yard, officials said. cross the road rather than use and cross the road rather on a bike after targeting his e-commerce portals was tendent. Meanwhile, doctors doctors of Care Hospital, patient, identified as Shekar, is Consequent to the same, that walkway. instead of using the walk- victim. "Once the boys would arrested by the Dundigal police said Chandrasekhar was on Nampally, adding that he also also reportedly in a critical long distance express train A citizen K Srinivas said, "I way". According to senior offi- go to a customer to deliver the on Monday. According to the ventilator as he had suffered had internal bleeding. condition. Both of them are services will be running on had to catch a train at 5:40pm cial, plans are afoot to make product by leaving their deliv- police, the accused was crush injuries, polytrauma, a "His urine output has low- availing treatment at Care normal route from Kacheguda in railway station and used the skywalk pedestrian friend- ery bag on the bike, Sriram identified as Thungala Sriram. condition in which a person ered. Probably due to suffoca- Hospital. towards Kurnool side, offi- Metro skywalk. I was confi- ly. Official said, "We are work- would run away with the bag," He would follow the delivery has been subjected to multiple tion and shock, he is in a state According to the South cials added. dent that I could enter the sta- ing towards building an alter- said the police. DCP Balanagar boys on a bike after targeting PV Padmaja said clues from his victim. "Once the boys CCTV cameras played a major would go to a customer to role in nabbing Sriram. He was deliver the product by leaving Two dead in earlier arrested in bike theft their delivery bag on the bike, One dead, 2 injured cases and was out on bail. Sriram would run away with the bag," said the police. DCP bus truck Balanagar PV Padmaja said clues from CCTV cameras in Suryapet accident collision at Youth played a major role in nabbing Sriram. He was earlier arrested PNS n SURYAPET Shamshabad mowed down in bike theft cases and was out PNS n HYDERABAD on bail. One person died and two others were seriously injured An APSRTC bus driver and a by RTC bus when the car in which they passenger were killed while PNS n HYDERABAD were travelling rammed the others sustained injuries when Live electric rear of a truck at Garidepally the bus rammed a truck at A 20-year-old youth was run in the district on Tuesday. Shamshabad on Monday. over by a TSRTC city bus at fence claims The three were on their way The deceased persons were Moosarambagh in Malakpet to have darshan at Mattapally identified as 31-year-old S early on Tuesday morning. Narsimha Swamy temple on Sammakka-Sarakka hotel in Balaram, the bus driver, and The deceased was identified two lives the auspicious occasion of Garidepally. Balakishan, who Mahboob Shareef, a passenger as J Shekar. A resident of Continued on Page 1 Karteeka pournami. was driving the car suffered sitting on the front row. Dilsukhnagar, he was The victim was identified serious injuries on his chest, The APSRTC bus from Kishan Reddy: Guru Nanak’s employed at a medical store Subsequently, Sudhakar's as K Balakishan (56), a and died while he was being Nandyal bus depot had start- in Secunderabad. wife Sambalaxmi and other teacher of Zilla Parishad shifted to a hospital at ed from Nandyal in Kurnool According to the police, relatives went to the fields in High School at Narketpally Nereducharla for treatment. district of for teachings relevant today Shekar was going on a motor- search of them. They were in Nalgonda district. The The injured persons have Hyderabad with 20 passengers cycle from Dilsukhnagar horrified when they found other two are retired teach- been shifted to a hospital at on board. The mishap occurred PNS n HYDERABAD of Guru Nanak Dev Ji at people to help the needy, towards Malakpet. His bike the bodies of the two near the ers, Terla Amar and Shivangi Miryalaguda for treatment. when the bus was heading to Exhibition Grounds, preaching they were the slipped and came under the paddy fields of Rajaboina Papa Rao. They suffered Balakishan's body was shift- Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station Union Minister of State for Nampally. paths to reach God. Nanak left rear wheel of the TSRTC Ailaiah and others who had serious injuries in the acci- ed to area hospital at (MGBS) on Monday. Home Affairs G Kishan Kishan Reddy said that exhorted people to love all bus at Moosarambagh. He put up a wire fence that was dent. Miryalaguda for post- According to the police, Reddy on Tuesday visited a the teachings of Guru Nanak and live in harmony, he died on the spot, the police live. The fence had been set According to Garidepally mortem. Balaram lost control of the photo exhibition organised Dev were relevant even added. The Minister con- said. The Malakpet police up to prevent wild boars Sub-Inspector Meer Jaffer The police suspect negli- vehicle and rammed the truck by the Regional Outreach today. Nanak preached that gratulated ROB for organis- registered a case and have from entering the fields. Baig, the three were on their gent driving as the cause of going ahead of it near Pedda Bureau, Ministry of all human beings were equal ing the photo exhibition on shifted the body to the Police have registered a way to Mattapally to have the accident. Garidepally Shahpur village. Information & Broadcasting, and there was only one God. the life and the religion of Osmania General Hospital case on a complaint lodged by darshan at the temple. The police filed a case and have Initial investigations revealed Hyderabad on the occasion He believed in hard and Sikhism, which Guru Nanak mortuary for postmortem Sambalaxmi. accident occured near taken up investigation. that the truck driver had slowed of 550 th Birth Anniversary honest work and wanted founded. examination. down and the bus driver could not control the bus although he applied brakes. Due to the impact of the crash, Balaram 2 year jail for TSRTC driver and Mahboob Shareef sus- Poor construction led to wall tained serious injuries and died PNS n HYDERABAD Praveen Kumar (26), a resi- on the spot. Five persons were collapse in marriage hall dent of Amberpet, was award- injured in the accident and A TSRTC driver, was award- ed a one year prison sentence were shifted to hospital. PNS n HYDERABAD tion hall, Harshad, for his ed a two year jail term by a and a fine of Rs 3,000 was The remaining passengers negligence in constructing local court in a road accident imposed on him by the court. were shifted safely to the city by Ignoring construction norms the said wall. We need to ver- that resulted in a death under The court found him guilty of making alternative arrange- led to the collapse of the wall ify the details of Kothur police station limits. charges under 304(A), causing ments, said the police. in the marriage hall, where owners/organisers before tak- The driver, 31-year-old death by negligence, of the four people lost their lives, ing action against them," Putta Krishnaiah Goud of IPC. shaking the city on Sunday, Inspector Mohan Kumar Mahboobnagar was convicted On 20th of October 2016, according to a preliminary said, adding that the men for two years and a fine of Rs The bike rider, Ambati Praveen was driving rashly probe. The Pearl Garden were still at large. 1,000 imposed on him for his Jangaiah (35), died on the and hit a scooty which Srinivas function hall management The Amberpet Police have Top Maoist involvement in a fatal accident spot due to severe head was riding. Srinivas (45) sus- had flouted norms by con- registered cases under case. injuries. tained severe head injuries structing a 30-feet-high wall Sections 304 part -II (punish- The police said that The police had registered a and died two days later in the using poor quality material, ment for culpable homicide Krishnaiah Goud was driving case and arrested Krishnaiah hospital. The police registered police said. not amounting to murder) couple nabbed a bus of Kollapur depot on 11 Goud. A charge sheet was a case and filed a chargesheet "The place is being run by and 337 (causing hurt by act May 2017 when the incident filed and the court after trial in the Principal Judicial First Nawaz and owned by Arshad. endangering life or personal Continued on Page 1 cadre on political and military occurred. He was driving the awarded jail term to Class Magistrate Shadnagar We have registered cases after safety of others) of the IPC concepts. October 17, 2009, bus in a rash and negligent Krishnaiah Goud. Court, where he was sen- we found fault with the against the function hall He was elected as General Sharma was arrested in manner and hit a motorcycle. In another case, Pacharla tenced. owner of Pearl Garden func- owner/organisers. Secretary of Hyderabad City Hazaribagh district of RSU. Jharkhand. A total of 16 cases In 1988, he was arrested in are registered against him, of two cases, attack on RTC bus which 11 are in Jharkhand, 4 Couple arrested for toddler's kidnap, and setting it blaze case in in Hyderabad and 1 at Guv for preserving tribal music instruments Saidabad and another case of Chintapalli Visakhapatnam cops nab them within 24 hours Mirchowk. In the year 1992- Rural, AP. He frequently goes PNS n HYDERABAD 93, he worked in Central underground for long periods PNS n HYDERABAD Monday. At around 1 PM in the Research Institute for Dryland and takes part in the meetings afternoon, she and her daugh- State Governor Dr Tamilisai Agriculture (CRIDA) at of top Maoists in The Kachiguda Police arrested ter, 2-year-old Maheshwari, Soundararajan on Tuesday went Hyderabad," said the Police and other parts of the country. a couple for kidnapping a 2- slept on the footpath of the tem- round "Adi Dhwani", an exhi- Commissioner. "Sharma was actively year-old girl from her mother ple. When Krishnaveni woke bition of 124 musical instru- His underground activities involved in the formation of on Tuesday. Police said that the up a while later, her daughter ments of tribals and admired included him going to Bihar, the All India Forum against girl and her mother were sleep- was missing. After frantically them. Jharkhand in the year 1998 to Hindutva Facist Offensive in ing on the footpath of a temple searching for her in the sur- Speaking on the occasion, take part in merger process of February 2019 at Delhi. He is when the couple kidnapped the roundings for some time, she she said that time had come to PWG with PU. In the year continuing his war against the baby and fled the scene. lodged a missing person com- uplift the culture and musical 1999 worked as ZCM at State and actively promoting The arrested couplewere plaint with the police on art of tribals. Palamu, Lathehar of Jharkhand revolutionary activities in the identified as K Avinash (34) and Monday evening. "There is an urgent need to state and was then taken as BJ State and country. The seizure his wife, K Sandhy (34). While The Kacheguda police regis- protect folk art and ancient trib- SAC member in the year 2001 of a large quantity of literature Avinash was a labourer, tered a case and began an al music instruments, failing and acted as an in-charge of and digital gadgets from his Sandhya worked as a maid, said investigation by visiting the which they may face extinction Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan at ‘Adi Dhwani’ along with its organisers and tribal artistes military affairs of BJ SAC from house authenticate that he is a the police. scene and collecting CCTV soon", she opined. 2003 -2006. He attended the hard-core Maoist. The analy- According to the police, footages of nearby cameras. Special measures had to be for preserving tribal music musical instruments. She felic- Thirumala Rao, Prof. Guduru 9th Congress at Bhimbandh sis of incriminating literature Miryala Krishnaveni, a beggar, Officials were able to identify taken to protect these tribal instruments. The Governor itated Runjha, Thoti Manoja, Dr. Saibaba Goud and forest Bihar and acted as in- and digital data seized will fur- had come to the Renuka two persons, a man and a musical tunes and instruments, lauded the untiring efforts of Burravadyam, Kikri, Koyadolu Dr. Potlapalli Varaprasada Rao, charge security arrangements. ther substantiate the charges Yellamma temple beside woman, taking the girl and she felt. She assured all possi- Prof. Jayadheer Thirumala Rao artistes. The organisers of the were also present on the occa- During the year 2008, he levelled against him," con- Chaderghat to seek alms on walking away. ble help to establish a museum over the years in collecting the event, Prof. Jayadheer sion. was taken into SCOPE to train cluded the Commissioner. 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RTC conductor RTC strike heralds beginning Discoms to introduce doubles up as barber of CM's downfall: BJP pre-paid power meters PNS n NIRMAL PNS n SIDDIPET PNS n HYDERABAD Installation of a pre-paid With no resolution of the The RTC workers' strike her- single-phase meter would cost RTC strike in sight, a con- alds the downfall of Chief Discoms are mulling the intro- Rs 8000, while the cost of ductor who gave up his Minister K Chandrasekhar Construction duction of pre-paid electricity three-phase meter would be Rs caste-based profession fol- Rao, BJP State unit president meters that would let con- 12,000. lowing obtaining a job in the Dr K Laxman observed here workers lay sumers set limits on the lines Discoms put their annual RTC resumed the profession on Tuesday. of prepaid mobile bills. deficiency of revenue at Rs to feed his family since he is He was speaking to media siege to Kanna A decision in this regard 11,000 crore. In fact, Discoms going sans salary for the persons after laying the foun- would be taken once TS did not submit the Aggregate past two months. dation stone for BJP office here Babu's house Trasnco CMD Devulapalli revenue requirement report He was identified as on Tuesday. He charged CM Prabhakar Rao returns from for the year 2019-20. Mahipal of Ratnapur Kandli with insulting RTC workers PNS n KAKINADA his overseas trip during the Therefore, the rates fixed in the in . He joined who had played a crucial role second week of November. report for 2018-19 are being the RTC as conductor in in the movement for Construction workers on Installing pre-paid meters power connections. collected. 2009. Since then, he stopped Telangana. The RTC workers Tuesday tried to lay siege to would mean purchasing power If consumers come forward If the government does not practicing his family profes- were only pressing for fulfill- Agriculture Minister from the energy department, voluntarily, Discoms would extend subsidies to the depart- sion. He settled in Nirmal. ment of the promises made by Kurasala Kannababu's house depending on the consump- award a concession of 0.10 ment, rationalization of power As he did not get the KCR during the statehood in the second division of tion pattern of the consumer. paise per unit. Discoms have tariff is likely. This is attributed salary for September month, movement, he clarified. Kakinada Urban demand- The pre-paid system is avail- included this as part of their to poor financial status of the moreover he and his col- Justice was being denied to BJP State unit president Dr K Laxman laid foundation stone for BJP office in ing Rs 25 lakh as ex gratia able for government offices. proposal in its Aggregate rev- Discoms and inability to make leagues are on strike since RTC workers even in the Siddipet on Tuesday payment to the kin of the The Discoms now want to enue requirement report for payments for the power pur- Oct 5, he feels pinched for Gajwel Assembly constituency workers who had committed extend the same to domestic 2020-21. chased from others. money. represented by KCR. The would affect the state govern- that RTC workers not joining suicide and payment of Rs flames of RTC strike would ment, he said. duty would be sacked, he ques- 10,000 per month to each of engulf KCR. BJP alone was Referring to RTC workers' tioned as to how many times the workers who had been capable of teaching a bitter les- suicides in Telangana, Laxman KCR should dismissed for his thrown out of employment son to CM, he said. said that suicides in Telangana, fault of not visiting the because of sand shortage. TDF to help promote NRI investments in TS The RTC workers would which emerged from the sac- Secretariat? Earlier, the workers took not mortgage their movement rifices of many people, would Salaries of MLAs, Ministers out a rally from the PNS n WASHINGTON DC at the behest of ministers or for mean they are all "state-spon- and CM were not withheld Sarpavaram Junction to the Plans to support 100 rural schools initially that matter RTC Chairman, he sored murders", he reasoned. unlike those RTC workers, he Minister's residence under The US-based Telangana said. Curses of RTC workers Referring to KCR's threats pointed out. the leadership of AP Building Development Forum (TDF), Workers Association district which celebrated its 20th A women's workshop to general secretary. DSP of anniversary here from highlight the problems Kakinada Karanam Kumar November 8 to 10, has decid- PARDHI DACOIT President's thwarted the attempts of the ed to contribute to the devel- being faced by women construction workers by set- opment of Telangana by pro- was held. Several rule imposed ting up barricades. moting NRI investments in GANG BUSTED The Minister spoke to the their motherland. The delegates like Silpa in Maha... construction workers over Forum's board, which met on Vedire, Kavita Challa, PNS n HYDERABAD "Balaji committed five telephone and asked the offi- November 10, resolved to act offences in the trains at Lonavala Continued from Page 1 cials to resolve their problem. as a bridge to promote invest- Jhansi Reddy, Jaya A gang of dacoits belonging to of Puna in the year 2016. He, Tahsildar Muralikrishna ments in Telangana. the Pardhi community was bust- along with the other members, "When all the three parties tried to pacify the irate con- Accordingly, the TDF has Telukuntla, Gandra Jyoti ed after their operative Balaji came to Gutti, Anantapur of (Congress, NCP and Shiv struction workers, but in decided to launch Jai Kisan took part in the workshop Shriran Shinde, 25, a resident of Andhra Pradesh in the month Sena) show that we have the vain. The police whisked scheme to benefit farmers of Solapur District in Maharashtra, of June 2018 and committed five support of more than 144 away the construction work- Telangana and Mana Badi to was nabbed at Secunderabad offences in the trains by tam- MLAs, the governor will have ers to police station. One of promote rural schools in the oped initially. The TDF has A meeting of the business in terms of ease of doing Railway Station by the pering the signals" police said. to invite us to form govern- the workers was indisposed state. The TDF proposes to already mobilized US $ forum was held with business. It became possible Secunderabad Rural Sub- Following interrogation, the ment," he said. during the agitation. He was sensitise farmers on organic 50,000 for the same. Boinapalli Anil in chair. with improved power supply Division Police on Tuesday other absconding members of the Senior Congress leader and taken to government hospi- cultivation, mobilising invest- The TDF has floated a busi- Union Water Resources advi- position, drinking water morning 9 am. The officials gang were identified as Amol former Union minister tal for treatment. ments, procuring seeds, and ness forum to mark its 20th sor Sriram Vedire, Telangana amenities and availability of recovered one tola gold chain Gaitadak, 28, Sudhir Sushilkumar Shinde echoed marketing agriculture pro- anniversary. It wants to take State Planning Board vice- other basic amenities. from his possession. Ramchandra Randhil, 32, Rohit a similar view, saying "once duce and so on. part in the development of the chairman Boinapalli Vinod At a time when the states According to police, the Gorak Ralebhat, 24, Vinod we have letters of support, the It has plans to equip rural state over the next five years Kumar, attended. were reeling under the impact modus operandi of the gang was Sakram Jadav, 31, and Babu President's rule can be lifted". Wives of TRS schools with computers, and wants to play a crucial Vinod Kumar, addressing of economic slowdown, its to tamper with signals and track Mohan Kasbe, 26. On Congress leader and for- chairs and benches and pro- role in policy formulation at the gathering, said that, under impact was nil in Hyderabad, the train location through September 9, 2018, the Pardhi mer chief minister Prithviraj vide toilets to them. At least the government level and the leadership of Chief he said, adding that there WhatsApp by browsing rail gang tampered the railway signals Chavan said the governor leaders put 100 rural schools in extend support to the gov- Minister K Chandrasekhar was no other city like applications. After observing at Kaukuntla Railway Station of should have invited his party Telangana would be devel- ernment in IT sector. Rao, Telangana stood second Hyderabad in world. the train movement, they tam- Mahabubnagar district and com- to indicate "willingness and on political per the signals to make the train mitted dacoits in Yeshwanthpur ability" to form government. stop in outer signals. The gang Express and Jabalpur Express Shiv Sena MLC Anil Parab, weight members form a human ladder trains. The dacoits pelted stones however, said if President's and commit the offences from on the passengers and also gave rule is imposed, it can be Continued from Page 1 Owaisi ‘has his own the windows of the train life threat to some. challenged in court.

Some of these women for- ayed into campaigning dur- agenda’, says BJP ing the elections last year. Shiv Sena All told, politicians' wives Continued from Page 1 that they don't want the land KCR became seem to be doing a way bet- on a charity basis," he said. ter than their male counter- "The judgement was unan- He urged the police to file moves SC parts as their financial assets imous. All the Supreme Court an FIR against him in the mat- have surpassed those of their judges in the matter gave a ter on an immediate basis. File photo against... CM capitalising husbands. A look at the elec- unanimous statement. This is The BJP leader said Mr tion affi- an example of an inclusive Owaisi has taken a lot of land Continued from Page 1 davits view of the entire society. on a charity basis in reveals Everyone in the society has Hyderabad and this act shows Udandapur land "The impugned on Cong faults the welcomed the verdict in the his double standards. actions/decisions of the PNS n NEW JERSEY finan- matter," he said. Owaisi has taken so much Governor is violative of Article cial Subhash said that several land in and around 14 and Article 21 of the TPCC working president A prosper- people of the Muslim com- Hyderabad from Telangana oustees stall works Constitution. It is ex facie arbi- Revanth Reddy asserted on ity of munity have welcomed the and Andhra Pradesh govern- trary, unreasonable, capri- Tuesday that TRS supremo K politicians' Supreme Court verdict but Mr ment. The institutions run by Delay in disbursal of compensation cious and a malafide exercise Chandrasekhar Rao could wives outdoes Owaisi is only trying to "insult him, like the medical college, of the power in order to become the Chief Minister of that of their spouses. his own community". engineering college and hos- PNS n MAHABUBNAGAR and other machinery at the site ensure that the Petitioner No. Telangana State only by capi- Minister Indrakaran "He is setting a platform for pitals are all built on land and held a dharna as well as 1 (Shiv Sena) is precluded talising on the faults of the Reddy is taking steps to field not protecting the interest of taken by the government on a Farmers of Kishtaram village of 'Vanta-Vaarpu' at the project from getting a fair and rea- Congress party. his daughter-in-law Divya the country. As an MP, he has charity. The land value is very Jadcharla mandal stalled the site. Dasharatham, one of the sonable opportunity of prov- Therefore, steps should be Reddy in politics. However, taken an oath to protect the high but you have taken the works pertaining to Udandapur farmers, had come with a pes- ing its majority on the floor of taken to ensure that such mis- the Kalvakuntla family has constitution and the people of land from the government Reservoir, part of the Palamuru ticide bottle. When he tried to the House," the petition filed takes did not recur, he A Revanth Reddy not been keen on promoting the country. But he has insult- for a very small amount," Mr Rangareddy Lift Irrigation open it, apparently in an effort through senior advocate Kapil observed, while addressing a their daughters-in-law. ed his community by saying Subhash added. Scheme (PRLIS), on the out- to drink the liquid, some fellow Sibal, lawyers Sunil Fernandes gathering at the Meet-and- Telangana, going by the pre- skirts of their village on farmers snatched the bottle and Nizam Pasha said. Greet programme arranged sent situation. KCR, after Tuesday. The farmers were from him and threw it away. According to the petition, by NRIs from Telangana in becoming the Chief Minister, protesting the non-release of Dasharatham said that, after Shiv Sena had requested three New Jersey. He accused KCR had brought disrepute to pol- compensation amounts for performing the weddings of his days time to give the letters of of looting the state by taking itics, he said. Save forests to avoid buying around 300 acres of their agri- daughters and son, he was left support to demonstrate that it advantage of the Telangana The Congress did not grant cultural lands acquired for con- with Rs 10 lakh debt. Due to has the requisite majority to sentiments of the people. statehood to Telangana to see struction of the reservoir. delay in the disbursement of form the government on the Revanth said he was afraid the state slide and reflect a The villagers forcefully pre- compensation, he said his sit- same day when it has staked that there was every chance of sorry state-of-affairs, he com- oxygen in future: Indrakaran vented the operation of JCBs uation had turned worse. claim to form the government. "a civil war" breaking out in mented. PNS n ADILABAD

Minister for Forests, Environment, Endowments T Congress fires BJP on Union Minister's and Housing Allola Indrakaran Reddy on Tuesday urged peo- ple to protect forests, the source of life for all beings, and praises on Mission Bhagiratha scheme thus avoid the probability of having to buy oxygen in future. PNS n HYDERABAD He was speaking after laying Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has alleged that the foundation stone for chain- The Telangana Congress has the state BJP is describing the Mission link fencing works to be taken demanded the state unit of BJP Bhagiratha scheme as 'scam'; however, up in Adilabad Harita Haram Minister Indrakaran Reddy laid foundation stone for chain-link fencing works to to reveal what its relationship Union Minister Gajendra Singh or Mavala Urban Park, on the be taken up in Adilabad Harita Haram or Mavala Urban Park, on the outskirts of is with the TRS party. Finding outskirts of Adilabad, at a cost Adilabad on Tuesday fault with the Union Ministers Shekhawat has stated that they will of Rs 2 crore. for praising the state schemes, implement the scheme across the nation Indrakaran Reddy under- le the problem of dearth of help of the fence, it can be the Telangana Congress asked scored the need for taking up oxygen in towns and cities. extended up to two more thou- the state BJP to disclose why extensive planting of saplings Attractions were being added sands of acres as against the they were praising the schemes Bhagiratha. He alleged that the Bhagiratha scheme scam. and nurturing them in order to to the parks to draw tourists. existing area of 1,000 acres," he when the local leadership is state government has closed Alleging that Tuglaq rule was ensure clean air, rain, water The Preventive Detention Act added. terming them as scams. The Rs.1000 crore worth drinking going on in the state, Bhatti and build a healthy atmos- would be invoked against Later, Indrakaran laid the Telangana Congress alleged water schemes in Khammam said that the revenue employ- phere for posterity. "Giving smugglers of teak timber, he foundation stone for the con- on Tuesday that the BJP was district. However, the state ees, who were appointed for good health to our kids is a warned. The Minister sought struction of 2BHK houses in adopting double standards in government had borrowed the sake of people, were seek- bigger asset than property. the cooperation of locals in Boath Assembly constituency. regard to the ruling party. Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka Rs.3 lakh crore debts in the ing protection from the peo- The government has taken a keeping parks as sources of He was accorded a grand wel- CLP Leader Mallu Bhatti name of fund crisis. Bhatti ple. The people were facing a tough stand when it comes to recreation. come by Boath MLA R Bapu Vikramarka has alleged that scheme 'Mission Bhagiratha' death like Abdullahpurmet alleged that the state govern- lot of troubles as the Chief protecting the green cover. According to Mavala Forest Rao who presented a sapling to the state BJP is describing the across the nation. He said there MRO Vijaya Reddy never took ment is introducing schemes Minister is not conducting Awareness among the public Range Officer A Appaiah, 5 the lawmaker. Mission Bhagiratha scheme as is a need to order a CBI inquiry place in the history of the which allow scams. Union review meetings on the over the need to conserve km chain link fencing works, Zilla Parishad chairperson 'scam'; however, Union Jal into the Mission Bhagiratha nation. He wondered how Ministers were praising the departments he kept with wildlife has gone up," he passing through Mavala Park, Janardhan Rathod, Adilabad Shakthi Minister Gajendra scheme. He asked state BJP Chief Minister K schemes, but state BJP chief Dr him, he alleged. He demand- remarked. Durga Nagar, KRK Colony MLA Jogu Ramanna, Collector Singh Shekhawat has stated leaders to reveal their reaction Chandrasekhar Rao, who had K Laxman was terming the ed that a CBI inquiry be The Minister said the State and Tantoli Road, would be D Divya, District Forest that they will implement the on Shekawath's statement. no time to speak with the strik- same schemes as scams. ordered into the irregularities government was converting taken up. "It is the first step to Officer B Prabhakar FDO V scheme across the nation. Bhatti While speaking to the media ing tahasildars, got time to give He said there is a need to taking place in Mission certain pieces of reserve forests convert degraded forests of the Chandrasekhar and other offi- asked the BJP to tell whether it at Assembly Media Hall here a presentation on the huge order a CBI inquiry into the Bhagiratha, Kaleswaram, into urban lung spaces to tack- park into high forest. With the cials were present. will implement the biggest scam on Tuesday, Bhatti said that the 'scam' scheme Mission Rs.50,000-crore Mission Seetharama projects. HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 13, 2019 nation 05

SHORT READS Maha: 2 killed in BRICS Summit to focus on Uddhav, BJP leaders visit highway mishap THANE:Two persons, including ailing Sena MP Raut a woman, were killed and two others critically injured in a toning up counter-terrorism PNS n MUMBAI mishap on Mumbai-Agra BJP leaders Highway near Shahapur here in PNS n NEW DELHI The BRICS Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Harshvardhan Patil the early hours of Tuesday, the Thackeray on Tuesday met district rural police said. The The BRICS summit will focus countries will also party leader Sanjay Raut, who and Ashish Shelar incident took place at around on strengthening ties among the look to enhance underwent angioplasty at also met 57-year- 8.30 am at Asangaon village in world's five major economies in cooperation on Lilavati Hospital here, and later old Raut at the Maharashtra's Thane district, key areas such as digital econ- said the Rajya Sabha member when a tourist car travelling omy, science and technology, digital economy was recoverig fast but refused to hospital here towards collided with a and also build mechanisms for and build comment on the political crisis following which the gas tanker on the highway, counter terrorism cooperation, mechanisms for in Maharashtra. latter said it was a station house officer at Prime Minister Narendra Modi BJP leaders Harshvardhan courtesy visit with Shahapur police station said. said Tuesday. counter-terrorism Patil and Ashish Shelar also met While two persons, including a Modi, who will be in Brazil cooperation within 57-year-old Raut at the hospi- ‘no political angle’ female passenger and the on 13-14 November to attend the BRICS tal here following which the lat- driver of the four-wheeler, were the 11th BRICS Summit, said he ter said it was a courtesy visit executive editor of (Sena killed on the spot, two others will also meet Brazilian framework, Modi with "no political angle". mouthpiece) 'Saamana'." pital in the morning. Raut, who were severely injured and are President Jair Bolsonaro to dis- said The visit came in the back- Former Mumbai BJP chief led the Sena's charge to seek being treated at Shahapur rural cuss ways to enhance the bilat- Narendra Modi drop of the stalemate over gov- Shelar also met the Sena MP equal share in power with the hospital, the official said. The eral strategic partnership. ernment formation continuing and later said, "Doctors have BJP after the Assembly poll police are in the process of "I look forward to exchanging tion on digital economy and tions, including in the spheres Fortaleza, also in Brazil in 2014. in the state even 19 days after advised Raut to speak less. I met results in Maharashtra, com- registering a case and bodies of views with other BRICS leaders build mechanisms for counter- of defence, security, trade, agri- The prime minister is sched- the Assembly poll results were him out of courtesy. It is plained of chest pain on the deceased have been sent with the aim to further strength- terrorism cooperation within culture, energy and space. uled to hold separate bilateral declared. Thackeray met Raut Maharashtra's culture, we meet Monday following which he for postmortem, he said, en intra-BRICS cooperation the BRICS framework, Modi Close cooperation between meetings with Russian President along with Patil. unwell people irrespective of underwent angioplasty, a pro- adding that the tourist vehicle particularly on the theme of the said. the two countries in multilater- Vladimir Putin and Chinese Later, talking to reporters, political differences." cedure to restore blood flow had a Rajasthan registration. Summit 'Economic growth for "Our business and industry al forums has been a significant Premier Xi Jinping. He would Thackeray said, "Things are "There was no political angle through the artery. an innovative future'," Prime play an important role in Intra- aspect of our strategic relation- also attend the BRICS business taking shape, I will speak about to this meet. A senior BJP The ailing Sena leader in the Minister Modi said in his depar- BRICS ties. I will be addressing ship, Modi said. forum closing ceremony and the it at the right time. I cannot office-bearer is also admitted in morning took to Twitter to Rajasthan police ture statement. During the sum- BRICS Business Forum and "BRICS Summit will also 'closed' and plenary sessions of comment on politics right now." the same hospital, I also met quote lines of legendary poet arrests illegal arms mit, the five major economies of interacting with BRICS Business provide me with the opportu- the XI BRICS Summit. Asked about Raut's health, he him," he added. Harivansh Rai Bachchan to the world will aim to signifi- Council and New Development nity to hold useful bilateral In the closed session, the said, "He is recuperating fast. He Earlier, NCP chief Sharad reaffirm his party's resolve to supplier from MP cantly strengthen their cooper- Bank," he said. interactions with leaders of discussions are expected to be has also resumed work as the Pawar also met Raut at the hos- succeed and not give up. JAIPUR: The Rajasthan Police ation in science, technology On the bilateral meeting with other BRICS countries," he said. focused on challenges and has arrested a notorious illegal and innovation, he said. the Brazilian president, he said This will be the sixth time opportunities for the exercise of arms supplier from Badwani The BRICS countries will Brazil and India share close and Modi will be participating in the national sovereignty in the con- CASES OF ‘PROCLAIMED OFFERDERS’ district in on also look to enhance coopera- ever expanding bilateral rela- BRICS summit, his first being at temporary world. Guru Nanak's Tuesday, an official said. A team of SOG from Kota was in teaching very Madhya Pradesh since Will push for special Thursday. They caught Bahadur Over 5K litre Singh from his native Bengal Governor gives assent to much aligned Undikhudri village, ADG of ATS smuggled PNS n SINGAPORE and SOG Anil Paliwal said. court: Amarinder Singh Singh was involved in Swami Vivekananda University Bill liquor seized Prime Minister Lee Hsien manufacturing and supplying PNS n JALANDHAR Loong on Tuesday said the illegal arms in various states PNS n KOLKATA PNS n NOIDA teachings of Guru Nanak Dev for the last two decades, he As per the Swami Vivekananda Punjab Chief Minister ji are very much aligned to the said. West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Over 5,000 litres of liquor Amarinder Singh has assured core values of Singapore and Dhankhar has given his assent University Bill 2019, a university worth around Rs 25 lakh that the Punjabi diaspora of trying the principles of an open, Cigarettes worth Rs 7 to the Swami Vivekananda named after Swami Vivekananda will was being smuggled from to set up special courts to expe- inclusive, and diverse society. University Bill, 2019, which be established in Barrackpore in Punjab to Madhya Pradesh ditiously settle cases of those In a message on his cr from Cambodia was passed by the state has been seized from a truck who were declared proclaimed Facebook page, Lee greeted the Legislative Assembly on North 24 Parganas district in Greater Noida, police said offenders after fleeing the state Sikh community here on Guru seized at Chennai Port September 1 this year. on Tuesday. during the Khalistan militancy Nanak's 550th birthday cele- CHENNAI: Foreign cigarettes The governor has given his The person transporting days. Singh said he would take bration and thanked them for worth Rs 7 crore allegedly assent in conformity with North 24 Parganas district. espouse the ideals and values of the liquor was arrested after up the issue with the chief jus- their continued contributions smuggled from Cambodia were Article 200 of the Constitution The university will be con- Swami Vivekananda," a Higher the truck was intercepted tice of the Punjab and Haryana to Singapore. seized from acontainer at the of India, a Raj Bhavan ferred the status of a pri- Education Department official along the Peripheral High Court as well as the had immigrated abroad were "I am glad Guru Nanak's Chennai Port Trust, officials of statement issued vate university, which said. The official said after Expressway under the Dadri Central government. unable to visit Punjab and pay spirit of service continues in the Directorate of Revenue here on Tuesday will be promoted by going through the panel's rec- police station area late on He gave the assurance while obeisance at the Golden Temple the Sikh community here Intelligence (DRI) said here. said. an educational and ommendations, the Higher Monday night, officials said. responding to a request from a and other holy places in the today. The gurdwaras (seven Acting on a tip-off, the officials "The charitable trust Education Department decided "The truck was intercepted group of NRIs, currently visit- state as they were declared Sikh temples) here serve free checked the container carrying Speaker of the registered under to allow the private trust to for checking and 610 cartons ing Jalandhar in Punjab on the proclaimed offenders on vegetarian meals to thousands disposable biodegradable West Bengal the Indian Trust establish the self-financed uni- of liquor were found hidden 550th birth anniversary of Guru account of their inability to daily, regardless of religion or plates on Monday and found Assembly had Act, 1882. versity in North 24-Parganas under boxes of kinnow fruit. Nanak Dev. appear before courts in certain race. Also, happy that the local the cigarettes concealed in the passed the Bill "After receiv- district. The truck had started from The chief minister honoured cases. Chief Minister Singh Sikh community's year-long cargo, a DRI press release said. on September ing a proposal for A Bill to this regard was then Ropar district in Punjab and the NRIs by giving them books also assured the visiting NRI of anniversary celebrations have The cigarettes, numbering 50 1, 2019 and it setting up of the passed at the state Assembly. was bound for Gwalior in on the life and philosophy of the consulting the Centre to exam- embraced the ethos of volun- lakh and valued at Rs 7 crore, was forwarded to university, the Higher "The state government will Madhya Pradesh," a police Sikhism founder, besides a ine the feasibility of setting up teerism and public service to all were recovered and an the governor for his Education Department not bear any financial respon- spokesperson said. "A total of commemorative coin and a such special courts in some Singaporeans, he said. "These investigation was on, the Jagdeep Dhankhar release said. consideration on had constituted a com- sibilities (of the proposed uni- 5,275 litres of liquor, estimat- memento each on Monday, an overseas Indian missions like teachings are very much November 6 after mittee headed by the versity) as it has proclaimed the ed to cost around Rs 25 lakh official statement said on those in the UK, Canada, aligned to the core values of examination of the concerned vice-chancellor of West Bengal status of a self-financed one," the was seized," the spokesperson Tuesday. Germany, France and the USA, Singapore, and the principles Devotees throng ghats department," it said. State University. Bill said. said. The driver has been The NRIs expressed concern the home to a large Punbjabi of an open, inclusive, and in UP for holy dip on As per the Swami "The panel had recommend- Science, technology, law, identified as Vishnu Ram, a that many of the persons who population. diverse society, Lee added. Vivekananda University Bill ed to the state government that management, social sciences, native of Abohar in Fazilka Kartik Purnima 2019, a university named after the private educational trust medicine, education, humani- district of Punjab, the police LUCKNOW: A sea of devotees Swami Vivekananda will be may be allowed to set up the ties and performing arts would said, adding his truck has thronged ghats across Uttar established in Barrackpore in proposed university which will be taught at the university. been impounded. DEFAMATION COMPLAINT Pradesh to take a holy dip in the Ganga, Gomti and Saryu rivers on Kartik Purnima. In the Delhi court issues bailable temple town of Ayodhya, Ex-UNLF chief taken to Delhi people began flocking to the ghats of the Saryu since early after release from jail: Lawyer morning amid chants of "Sita warrant against Tharoor Ram" playing on loudspeakers PNS n IMPHAL PNS n NEW DELHI is stated in the application that in the streets, while many he is in personal difficulty but devotees who came from A day after he was released A Delhi court has issued a what is such 'difficulty' is not neighbouring districts of the from a Guwahati jail having bailable warrant against explained at all in the applica- state camped overnight near served his term for nearly a Congress leader Shashi Tharoor tion," the court said. the river. This is the first decade, RK Meghen, the former for not appearing in a criminal "Still, taking a lenient view, religious congregation in the chairperson of Manipur-based defamation complaint against instead of dismissing the present holy city since the Supreme insurgent outfit UNLF, was him over his alleged 'scorpion complaint for reasons of non- Court's judgment in the Ram taken to Delhi by NIA officials on Shivling' remarks referring to -appearance of complainant, Janmabhoomi-Barbi Masjid on Sunday evening, his lawyer RK Meghen Prime Minister Narendra Modi. he is burdened with a cost of Rs case. Devotees in the state M Gunedhor Singh said. Chief Metropolitan 500 to be deposited with the capital took a dip at Meghen, popularly known as was taken to the national cap- Magistrate Naveen Kumar District Legal Services Authority Mankameshwar ghat on the Sanayaima (son of soil), was ital by the officials of the NIA, Kashyap on Monday issued the (DLSA), Central District, Tis banks of the Gomti. A huge Kerala HC directs released from jail on Saturday, amid media speculation that he warrant against the Congress Shashi Tharoor Hazari Court," it added. crowd also gathered on the six months before the comple- has been detained, Singh, who leader for November 27, noting The court also referred to the banks of Ganga and Yamuna in tion of his 10-year term — accompanied Meghen to Delhi, that neither Tharoor nor his However, Babbar was repre- non-appearance of Tharoor and Allahabad. Elaborating on the police to probe killing awarded to him by a special said over phone. "Sanayaima is counsel appeared before the sented by a junior counsel. his counsel. It said it was taking significance of Kartik Purnima, NIA court for "waging a war a free man. There is no reason court. The magistrate also “Neither complainant nor a "lenient view" and issuing bail- the convenor of Allahabad- against the country". why he should be detained or imposed a fine of Rs 500 on the his main counsel is present. An able warrants against the based organisations Ram Naam He was expected to reach arrested. There is no legal mat- complainant, Delhi BJP leader exemption application is moved accused with a sum of Rs 5,000 Bank and Ram Sewa Trust, of suspected Maoists Imphal on Monday. ter pending against the leader," Rajiv Babbar, who was also did on behalf of the complainant. and notice to his surety for Ashutosh Varshney, told PTI, "It The 75-year-old, however, he clarified. not appear before the court. The same is vague in nature. It November 27, 2019. is the full moon day in the PNS n KOCHI deaths. Whatever be the penal month of Kartik". "It is also and other provisions men- known as Dev Deepawali, a The Kerala High Court on tioned in the FIRs, the cir- Diwali celebrated by Gods. The Tuesday directed the police to cumstances under which the festival is celebrated 15 days conduct a probe into the cir- killings of Karthik alias People should follow Guru Nanak's teachings, after Diwali," he added. cumstances leading to the Kannan and Manivasakam killing of two suspected had occurred and the cause of CJI under RTI Act: SC Maoists in an alleged their death shall be investigat- work to eliminate social disparities: Kovind encounter in Agali forests of ed, the judge said. to pronounce verdict Palakkad district last month. It He also ordered the investi- PNS n SULTANPUR LODHI tomorrow also gave a direction to ascer- gating officer to seize the Kovind, along with his wife Savita, arrived NEW DELHI: The Supreme tain whether the officers who firearms used by police officers Saying that Guru Nanak Dev in the morning in the holy town of Court will pronounce on took part in the alleged during the encounter and take lives in "our hearts", President Punjab's Kapurthala district to attend the Wednesday its verdict on a plea encounter had committed any steps for sending them for Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday challenging the Delhi High offence. forensic and ballistic analysis. called upon the people to follow celebrations on the occasion of the 550th Court decision bringing the Justice R Narayana Finger prints of the the path shown by the Sikhism birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev office of the chief justice of Pisharadi, however, made it deceased, if not already taken founder and work towards elim- India under the Right to clear that the court has not and preserved properly, shall inating social disparities. Information Act. A five-judge even remotely expressed any be taken immediately by Kovind, along with his wife spread the light of wisdom with Dev inspires people to build a constitution bench headed by view with regard to the cir- appropriate method, before Savita, arrived in the morning in his teachings and preached society based on his teachings of CJI Ranjan Gogoi will cumstances under which or cremation of the bodies, the the holy town of Punjab's 'Sarbat Da Bhala' (welfare of all) equality, compassion and social pronounce the judgement at 2 the manner in which the death Court said. Kapurthala district to attend the asking people to rise above amity, he said. pm. Other members of the of the two occurred. It also said a report of com- celebrations on the occasion of considerations of inequalities, Kovind shed light on how bench are Justices N V He also allowed the state pliance shall be sent to the the 550th birth anniversary of caste and creed. "Guru Nanak Guru Nanak through his teach- Ramana, D Y Chandrachud, authorities to cremate the two Sessions Court in Palakkad, Guru Nanak Dev. Dev ji's life and teachings give a ings enlightened the Indian Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv as per prevailing rules and without any delay. He was received by Punjab He then went to the stage set hearts. He is our common lega- message of affection, compas- society, which during the 15th Khanna. The notice regarding norms. The high court further said Governor V P Singh Badnore, up by the Punjab government cy. He is the guiding light for the sion and brotherhood for the century was plagued with social the pronouncement of The order was passed while if the petitioners were not sat- Chief Minister Amarinder Singh for the celebrations, where he entire humanity." entire humanity," he said. ills, including casteism, as dark- judgement was made public on disposing of a plea by the rel- isfied or aggrieved at a later and his wife Preneet Kaur. was honoured with a memento "It is the responsibility of all "I extend my heartiest con- ness of ignorance prevailed. the official website of the atives of the duo, challenging stage regarding the investiga- Later, Kovind drove straight and a ceremonial sword. of us to follow his ideals and gratulations to countrymen and The President said Guru Supreme Court on Tuesday a sessions court order permit- tion, they were at liberty to to historic Gurdwara Ber Sahib, Greeting the gathering with work towards eliminating social the Indians all over the world on Nanak made efforts to build a afternoon. ting cremation as per rules and approach the lower court for where he and his wife paid obei- "Sat Sri Akal", the President said, disparities," Kovind added. the occasion," the President society where everyone was seeking investigation into their appropriate relief at that stage. sance. "Guru Nanak Dev lives in our Kovind said Guru Nanak said. The life of Guru Nanak equal. HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 13, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION This is no endgame The Maharashtra Governor has ticked off boxes rather than False data mechanism honouring the spirit of a federal, democratic system s Maharashtra hurtles towards Presidential Rule, it has shown how a GDP as a measure of human well-being and progress is flawed. A new set of Avalid electoral verdict and ethics can be subverted by political greed of the day. Not only metrics that can be implemented across the world is the need of the hour that, it shows how a centrist party, no matter what the verdict in States, can use the offices under its purview to turn any result in its favour. And justify its act as only following a prece- dent of Congress or its coalition governments at the Centre instead of correcting it. Although the BJP and Shiv Sena had worked out a pre- poll alliance, which was even endorsed by vot- ers, the former’s arrogance as the lead partner and the latter’s insistence on an RK PACHAURI equal role tore it apart. The former willingly let its junior partner drift away and challenged its ability to prop up an alternative coalition. The Sena tried its best he entire focus and preoccupation but with ideological divergences paring down its chances of forming a stable on Gross Domestic Product Government with the Opposition Congress-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), it (GDP) as a measure of human progress and advancement has is out in the cold without the numbers. No matter how tempting the opportuni- obviously been taken much too ty to use the electoral window to jump into governance, the Congress and the Tfar. It was in 1930 that Lord Keynes came up NCP are looking beyond local legislators to the larger impropriety of convenience with the statement, “For at least another 100 years, we must pretend to everyone that fair tarnishing their national image. The BJP, which is a keen believer of one-party is foul and foul is fair; for foul is useful and homogeneity across the nation, is having the last laugh as the only possible choice. fair is not. Avarice and usury and precaution So it has lost no time in overturning the ethics of the Governor’s office and ema- must be our gods for a little longer still. For only they can lead us out of the tunnel of eco- ciating a democratic federal structure. The Governor, while giving ample time to nomic necessity into daylight.” the BJP to stake a claim, didn’t even ask for a floor test and gave in to Chief It must be remembered that this was a Minister-elect Devendra Fadnavis’ inability to procure requisite numbers, which period when the global economy was in the doldrums and, perhaps, a measure which he ought to have done according to the rules and spirit of parliamentary democ- recorded the output of goods and services racy. While Governor BS Koshyari ticked off the boxes on technicality, he did not would have been useful as a response to the give adequate time to the Opposition parties and even an adrift Sena for crys- distress that the US in particular and other tallising their adjustments before committing to furnishing letters of support. One parts of the world were suffering from. But perhaps Keynes never anticipated that a sys- must remember that individually none of them had the moral right to begin such tem, which became ingrained in the minds exercises given the decisive nature of the verdict in favour of BJP-Sena. Yet the of every individual and which defined the Sena got 48 hours to furnish proof and the NCP just 24 hours, the last a bigger systems for measuring human progress, would hardly be easy to replace after a 100 travesty as reports emerged that the Governor had recommended President’s years. We know today that reliance on GDP Rule even before the latter’s deadline expired. Constitutionally, the Governor should hides a lot of negative effects and external- have insisted on floor tests in the House as according to the judgment in the ities and its flawed effects keep growing. quarters of the global subsidies brought out that statistical indi- that if we were to apply this prin- The extent of waste and the impacts on are due to domestic factors — cators are important for design- ciple, we should also include esti- Bommai vs Union of India case in 1994, “the assessment of the strength of the the environment, which the modern econ- energy pricing reform thus ing and assessing policies aimed mates of natural wealth. Ministry is not a matter of private opinion or any individual, be he the Governor omy generates, are, unfortunately, not fac- remains largely in countries’ own at advancing the progress of soci- With the recent burning of or the President.” The ruling is very clear about “demonstrating” strengths and tored into GDP at all. Damage to the envi- national interest — while coal IF WE HAVE TO ety as well as for assessing and the Amazon forest in Brazil, any ronment and the stock of natural resources and petroleum together account OVERHAUL THE influencing the functioning of measure of GDP would be not relying on subjective assessments. This has only lent credence to theories should, even on the basis of common sense, for 85 per cent of the global sub- economic markets. over-estimated if we were to that President’s Rule anyway was an extension counter of the ruling party and be deducted from any compilation of GDP sidies. Efficient fossil fuel pricing MEASURE OF GDP It is well-known that what ignore the massive destruction the State would still be at BJP’s command, with or without Fadnavis. While Sena for a particular society or economic system. in 2015 would have lowered AND ELIMINATE ITS gets measured, gets managed. of nature’s wealth that Brazil Further, it is a well-accepted principle that global carbon emissions by 28 per Hence, when we get measures owns. Still another recommen- has moved the Supreme Court questioning the Governor’s role, the State may when environmental damage takes place, the cent and fossil fuel air pollution FLAWS, EFFORTS that are flawed, then decisions dation highlights greater promi- appear to be in limbo but in reality, is in the BJP’s kitty. polluter must pay. This, unfortunately, is not deaths by 46 per cent and NEED TO BE will also be flawed or biased and nence be given to the distribu- Going by latest precedents in States, the BJP has assumed power despite the case all across the world. increased Government revenue we may then deviate substan- tion of income, consumption The problem of climate change is the by 3.8 per cent of GDP.” LED BY THE UN tially from what constitutes and wealth. not emerging as the single-largest party, be it by cobbling up post-poll alliances, result of Cumulative Emissions of Greenhouse In other words, the world, human welfare. On a practical basis, if we breaking Opposition ranks or devouring any claimants. Goa, Manipur and Meghalaya Gases (GHGs) since the beginning of indus- instead of reducing the emis- SECRETARY- The first recommendation have to overhaul the measure of stand out as examples where the Congress was actually the single-largest party. trialisation. The sole responsibility for this lies sions of carbon dioxide — the GENERAL. THE of the Stiglitz Commission was GDP and eliminate its flaws such essentially with the industrialised countries primary GHG which causes based on coming up with a an effort needs to be led by the Then there was the embarrassment of March 2016, when Congress rebels and and it is for this reason that the United Nations climate change — is generous- EFFORT SHOULD measure reflecting material liv- Secretary General of the United BJP MLAs challenged the Harish Rawat-led Congress Government in Uttarakhand Framework Convention on Climate Change ly rewarding the production and INVOLVE SETTING ing standards, which would be Nations (UN). The effort should over the Finance Bill. The rebel MLAs were later disqualified. Governor KK Paul (UNFCCC) clearly came up with the condi- use of fossil fuels and, hence, of UP A GROUP OF closely associated with net involve setting up a group of asked the Modi Government to impose President’s Rule in the State, but Uttarakhand tion of “Common but differentiated respon- carbon dioxide. This represents national income, real household experts which would provide a sibility.” This was accepted and agreed on a distortion, which clearly EXPERTS WHICH income and consumption. roadmap within a period of High Court Judge KM Joseph quashed it and Rawat proved his majority in the essentially because the developing countries reflects the power of the fossil Hence, there is a large range of three months on how to ensure House. All these examples of violations prove there is an internecine plot to erode are no doubt at a stage where their energy con- fuel lobby over decision-making WOULD PROVIDE A variables that would provide a that the world moves its systems the spirit of alliance politics in general and the regional partners in particular, mak- sumption would perhaps outstrip that of the in most countries. ROADMAP WITHIN sharp deviation between GDP to a new set of metrics by 2030. developed world. Yet, the stock of carbon It was in 2008 that the then and the well-being of a house- This effort should then be taken ing them look like puppets in a shadow play, so facile that the voter changes dioxide and other GHGs has been the President of France, Nicolas A PERIOD OF hold or society. up by the UN General Assembly his/her pattern in the next round of elections. As political parties hide their ambi- cumulative contribution of the industri- Sarkozy, set up a commission on THREE MONTHS ON Another recommendation to ensure that a new system is tions with the fig leaf of responsibility, Maharashtra is indeed in a crisis. It still alised countries to an overwhelming extent. the Measurement of Economic emphasises the fact that citizens’ designed for implementation The developed nations are now convenient- Performance and Social Progress HOW TO ENSURE material living standards are across all the countries of the records the most farmer suicides — more than 12,000 in the four years from ly forgetting the historical responsibility that under the chairmanship of THAT THE WORLD better followed through mea- world during its first phase of 2015-2019. The largest State economy in the country is in the middle of a halt- they must accept fully. Joseph Stiglitz, the Nobel Prize sures of household income and design and detailing during 2020 ing slowdown, a collapsed real estate sector, agrarian distress and loss of jobs The International Monetary Fund (IMF) winning economist, the report MOVES ITS consumption. In fact, data for to 2022. The following eight came out with a study earlier this year where from which was submitted in OECD countries show that real years would then be given to full and manufacturing. All talk of Marathi pride is actually a condensation of deep- it estimated the extent of subsidies that the September 2009. While the SYSTEMS TO A household income has grown implementation and to ensure er aspirations to ride out this morass. And that surely cannot happen with an world is responsible for in the pricing of fos- Stiglitz Commission analysed NEW SET OF quite differently from real GDP that by 2030 we give GDP a bur- imposition of authority but stakeholdership. sil fuels. “Globally, subsidies remained large the flaws and shortcomings of per capita and typically at a ial after a hundred years of at $4.7 trillion (6.3 per cent of the global GDP) GDP as a measure, it also came METRICS BY 2030 lower rate. Another recommen- dominant existence. in 2015 and are projected at $5.2 trillion (6.5 up with some recommenda- dation relates to considering (The writer is former chair- per cent of GDP) in 2017.” tions, which would help modi- income and consumption joint- man, Intergovernmental Panel Fee hike unjust The study further states, “About three fy and refine this metric. It was ly with wealth. It may be inferred on Climate Change, 2002-15) It’s not that JNU students are unreasonable, it’s just that due process must be followed S O U N D BITE ne wonders whether certain moves are The Congress leadership The ability to say no is very India and China are a good Governor Koshyari has committed a grave travesty of made to malign the image of Jawaharlal always puts the party before important which I have example of the difference the nation. Now they are giv- realised. I'd never go back and between the threat posed democracy and made a mockery ONehru University (JNU) as the premier ing Maharashtra on a platter disrespect my certain profes- by free versus unfree of the Constitutional process institute of the country, knowing full well that to the BJP. Its moribund atti- sional choices because at that Governments. in recommending President's tude will decimate it soon. point for me, they mattered. Rule in Maharashtra. its students won’t stop questioning or give up Former US Ambassador without a fight. This time the students, led by AAP leader Actor to the UN Congress leader —Randeep Surjewala their unions, are protesting against a slew of —Preeti Sharma —Yami Gautam —Nikki Haley decisions taken by its administration, which includes a steep hike in tuition fees, enforce- ment of a dress code and curfew timings for L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR hostellers. So much so that water cannons had Judicial reforms police has the greater onus of pre- to be used to disperse agitating protesters, some of whom were detained. The Migratory birds need a safer world serving its dignity. Else, there can students’ angst over the almost 300 per cent hike in fees is understandable as be no closure to such aberrations it’s astronomical and insensitive, instead of being graded and phased out as all Sir — This refers to the article, t was sad to learn that as many as 1,500 migratory in a democracy. “Big ticket reforms need of the birds of over a dozen species were found dead in R Narayanan transitions to a new protocol should be. For long, JNU has come to be recog- hour” (November 8) by VK ISambhar Lake, the country’s largest inland saltwa- Navi Mumbai nised as one of the most liberal institutions, which provides quality education at Bahuguna. The writer must be ter lake near Jaipur. Officials suspect water contami- affordable rates. It has provided succour to the poorest of families, who could complimented for stressing on the nation as one of the reasons for their death but are wait- Balanced verdict need for reforms in our justice ing for the viscera test reports. Such a large number not afford a respectable education for their children due to the hefty fees charged system to ensure faster and effi- of deaths of migratory birds is rare in recent history. by other eminent institutions, which are only getting more expensive by the day. cient delivery of justice to the cit- Earlier, a medical team from Jaipur had collect- Sir — This refers to the editorial, On the other hand, it is also a fact that JNU’s fee policy had been operating izens. As the writer said, the need ed a few carcasses and water samples for examina- “Return of maryada” (November is to review the closed method of tion. Ashok Rao, a veterinary doctor who was part of 11). The unanimous verdict deliv- under a differential regime — its fee structure was nothing when compared to selection of judges to the high the investigation team, ruled out the possibility of bird ered by the Supreme Court not its counterparts. Could one imagine staying in one of the prime locations of Delhi, judiciary. But there are also many flu saying no secretion had been found. Other possi- only paved the way for the con- paying a room rent of just `20 per month for a single-seater or `10 per month other issues that matter to the rest bilities like toxicity of the water and bacterial or viral for food, breeding and nesting. After the passage of struction of Ram mandir in of us. infection are being looked into. A few days ago, a hail- winter, when it gets hot here, they again migrate to Ayodhya but also put an end to a for a double seater, that, too without any utility or service charge? That’s some- First, besides the enormous storm had hit the area, which could also be a possi- cooler areas. Authorities must take necessary steps decade-long dispute. It is disheart- thing that was unimaginable back in the decade and even now. Perhaps, this is delay in the listing of cases, one bility for the cause of death. Birds form a major part to make the environment clean and unpolluted to wel- ening that the issue had to drag on the reason why students here over-extended their duration of degrees so that of the prime concerns pertains to of the earth’s ecosystem. Migratory birds come main- come these winged guests. for far too much. The truth the scanty time given to the ly from Siberia and Europe when harsh winter season TK Nandanan remains that the wheels of our judi- they could prolong their stay at the hostels, which is comfortable and cheap, common man for hearing his/her sets in there. These birds migrate to India every year Chennai cial system runs very slow. The the inexpensive food coming as an additional benefit. Some even take short- appeal/writ petition even if they court’s directive to the Uttar term courses while working part-time. Then there are also others, who stay on relate to some gross error com- Pradesh Government to allot five mitted by the lower court in read- plague the judicial system of the be allowed to become a trend. meanour. This is built on the the- acres of land within Ayodhya for campus without permission. The accumulation of old students led to a chron- ing a particular file/document. country. Policemen are servants of the sis that the men in uniform rep- the construction of a new masjid ic hostel shortage for newcomers. The university, too, was at ease for a lot of Second, it is but natural for B P Srivastava Government when in uniform. resent the face of a transferred must not be viewed as charity but its budget came either from the taxpayers’ money or from international dona- the common man to get frustrat- Noida On the other hand, lawyers are authority by the Government, a recognition of their right to wor- tions. In this sense, it is welcome that the varsity finally woke up to the dangers ed when he/she finds that no rea- professionals, who, too, have pro- which is paramount. ship. The court’s ruling is sound son has been cited for the dis- Respect the police tection of law while on duty. Without such construct, the and balanced. People must accept of big subsidies. Yet it must be accepted that a steep hike, coming after a span missal of the petition, thus negat- But a lawyer is with an attire Government will be seen as pow- the judgment wholeheartedly. of 19 years, is an injustice when not reasonably executed. No consultations were ing the basic premise of justice and not uniform. Any assault on erless to discharge its primary Nimai Charan Swain made with the stakeholders or the management council to arrive at a common that not only must it be done; it Sir — This refers to the editori- a police officer in uniform is cat- remit of maintaining peace and Bhubaneswar must also be seen to be done. al, “For the sake of law” egorised in statutes — even a order. While the Government ground. Dress codes or hostel timing rules for students, too, are downright silly. A serious thought must be (November 7). Clashes between rough argument with him/her must invariably sustain the Send your feedback to: The students admitted to this varsity are adults and must be treated as such. given to the shortcomings that the public and the police must not can attract the charge of misde- authority of the uniform, the [email protected] HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 13, 2019 07 www.dailypioneer.com analysis FIRSTCOLUMN Choose merit, not POINTCOUNTERPOINT NARAYANASAMY ‘SELF-APPROVED’ HIS VISIT TO I WAS A CENTRAL MINISTER AND AM FULLY AWARE OF patronage SINGAPORE BYPASSING THE PROTOCOL OF OBTAINING THE NEED TO GET APPROVAL FROM THE CENTRAL PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHORITIES CONCERNED. GOVERNMENT BEFORE FLYING ABROAD. Civil servants, both principled and spineless, exist — PUDUCHERRY LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR —PUDUCHERRY CHIEF MINISTER in the system; the former serve the country and KIRAN BEDI V NARAYANASAMY the latter politicians and themselves Learn from great CEOs DEBASISH BHATTACHARYYA Their greatness lies in the fact that not only have they created profitable enterprises; they have n the administrative system, the bureaucracy plays a key role as civil servants or babus function to implement the policies of the elected also created brands that are etched forever in the imagination of consumers IGovernment in a rational, efficient and non-partisan manner. However, people have often experienced that when it comes to implementation and delivery, the performance is disappointing, leading to almost non- delivery or poor public services. And, one of the many factors attrib- uted to this is the unholy nexus between politicians, bureaucrats and other vested interests. There are compelling reasons to believe that this is true. And, it is little wonder, the cost is stupefying. While many feel that the bureaucracy saps initiative, inhibits risk-taking and crushes cre- ativity; there are others who feel that in a vast and diverse country like ours the bureaucracy is unavoidable. And, there is yet another group of people who feel colonial hangovers in bureaucracy represent an utter- ly frustrated scenario as it can’t meet the social and economic chal- HIMA BINDU KOTA lenges that a welfare State like India faces. It seems worthwhile, however, to quote Queen Elizabeth-I. After mak- ing Lord William Cecil her secretary, Elizabeth advised him, “This judge- ne can decidedly differentiate between an ment I have of you, that you will not be corrupted by any manner of gift ordinary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a great one. Great CEOs are exem- and that you will be faithful to the state and that, without respect of my O plary visionaries, with superlative managerial and private will, you would give me that counsel which you think best.” Even leadership skills. They are admired by colleagues though policies, projects and programmes drawn up by the Government and common men alike and are considered idols aim at the development of the country and well-being of the people, suc- by millions of young aspiring leaders dreaming cessive governments failed to appreciate the fact that leadership may of making it big in the corporate world. Their change, but the engine of governance does not falter on account of hav- greatness lies in the fact that not only have they ing a new driver in a Government that possesses a relatively-famed bureau- created profitable enterprises; they have also cre- cracy. However, in demanding political systems, there is less pretence ated brands that are etched forever in the imag- that the country’s bureaucracies are deeply influenced by people’s inter- ination of consumers. So what are the leadership ests. Civil servants, both principled and spineless, exist in the system; principles and management philosophies that drive these icons and enable them to take their the former serve the country and the latter politicians and themselves. organisations to stellar heights? Thus a section of bureaucracy appears to act as a cog in a political machine As Brad Feld, an American entrepreneur and that seeks loyalty to the regime as a means to maintain its hold on power, venture capitalist, said, “Don’t be afraid to have identify solely with the rulers and the official ideology. a big vision, but make sure it’s a clear one”, clar- Incidentally, there are not many Ashok Khemkas (the IAS officer ity of vision is one of the main traits of great transferred over 50 times in 27 years of service and still counting) who CEOs. have the guts to stand up against hidden agenda, poor policies, corrup- Taking an example of Steve Jobs, an uncon- tion and exploitation to remain aligned with democratic ideals. Put dif- ventional leader who demanded excellence from ferently, there are civil servants wishing to sail with confidence, com- his staff and was controversial for his blunt deliv- petence, courage and commitment but are being hounded for doing their ery of criticism. However, his sheer genius; his duty. Let’s not lose sight of the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s recent amazing ability to articulate his vision and dex- world, making significant differences in corporate echelons to become the CEO entrepreneurial venture, Softronics, terity to take his people, investors and customers GREAT CEOS, the lives of children and adults. This from 2009 to 2016. At present, she is the did not stop him from establishing observation about Khemka who secured a grading of 9.92/10 by the with him on his journey made him an exception- BECAUSE OF level of giving back illustrates Gates’ Chairperson and CEO of VEON, a Infosys and lead it to stellar heights. Reviewing Authority: “We are of the view that a person of such profes- al leader. Jobs had an exceptional clarity of vision THEIR INNATE character and focus on social respon- senior advisor to Teneo, and a non- Murthy follows Mahatma Gandhi’s sional integrity needs to be protected as the professional integrity in our and excelled at designing minimalist devices that QUALITY OF sibility as a global corporate citizen. It executive director of Diageo since policy of “practice what you preach.” He political, social and administrative system is depleting very fast....” That broke barriers in computer speeds. He created PERSEVERANCE also shows that his pursuit of solutions April 2018. She is also the member of has always led by example and believes being said, I am reminded of a statement by a retired upright IAS offi- an ecosystem which could stand alone or work AND and making life better went beyond just the board of directors of Uber. She that the primary responsibility of a cer and writer and columnist whom I met at India International Centre together in an interconnected way-like an iPod CONTRIBUTION TO making a profit. Instead, it was about worked very hard to rise above her leader is to give hope and confidence (IIC). As I congratulated him for writing a bold article against a power- connected to a Mac connected to an iTunes store. SOCIETY, ENSURE driving significant change in the world underprivileged background and did in the face of adversity. ful Central Minister, he laughed in that very contagious way he had. I Apple could manage vast amounts of informa- STABILITY AND that would make a difference for those not use her background as an excuse. Taking care of people is one of the also gave him unsolicited advice that if he continued writing such pieces, tion through division of labour among the sys- GROWTH OF who need it the most. She worked with perseverance to reach biggest attributes of great CEOs. he could not aspire to become a Governor or head a Government-appoint- tems. For example, the Mac controlled system Indra Nooyi, who is an iconic the top of the corporate world and Murthy has been generous in reward- administration while iTunes fetched content from THEIR leader, consistently ranked among the worked hard to return Xerox to prof- ing employees with stock options. ed committee or organisation. And in response, he said, “I am not among cloud storage, freeing the device to concentrate ORGANISATIONS, 100 most powerful women, when she itability. NR Narayan Murthy, a role Personally, he has given away stocks those crafty bureaucrats who enjoy the trust of unscrupulous politicians on playing the music. Jobs was motivated more MAKING THEM was the CEO of PepsiCo, the world’s model for every Indian, is an apt worth of `50,000 crore to his employ- and ministers. I was sidelined, transferred for not being politically con- than anything to feel he had made a solid and THE BEST IN THE second largest food and beverage com- example of “Simple living, high think- ees. He reiterates that performance venient and pliable. But I never gave in to temptation.” positive impact on the world during his lifetime. WORLD. THEY pany in the world, and was at the helm ing”. He is a billionaire with net worth should be rewarded suitably. In Infosys, However that may be, just a few days ago, speaking at a panel dis- And since he had such high expectations from LIVE BY THEIR of managing an employee strength of of about $230 crore but still flies econ- drivers, electricians and secretaries are cussion on ‘Has the steel frame rusted’, former Chief Secretary of Delhi himself, he was able to achieve excellence. PRINCIPLES AND 30,000 and selling in around 200 coun- omy and drives around in a simple car. among millionaires due to their stock Government, Shailaja Chandra said, “It is easy to say that politicians have Jack Welch, perhaps the greatest corporate LEAD BY tries around the world. She believed in Murthy’s life is an inspiration to all of options. Indra Nooyi was also a caring, failed the IAS officers. But I feel this is not entirely correct. Those in the leader of the 20th century, was the youngest CEO EXAMPLE, developing two balance sheets: One was us and gives a strong message that humane CEO who took care of her service need to introspect. If they do not have any extraneous interests, of General Electric (GE) when he took over in MAKING THEM to provide return to shareholders and world-class businesses can be created employees by being in touch with nothing can stop them from serving the people.” 1981. He followed an incremental leadership style the other was to provide return to the based on transparency and good gov- them and understanding their con- and during his two-decade stint, the net worth EXEMPLARY environment.Under her leadership, ernance. Born in a middle class fami- cerns. She even wrote “thank you” let- So far, the feeble accountability of public and political processes, of GE improved by a whopping 4,000 per cent. LEADERS OF PepsiCo focussed on people and plan- ly in Sidlaghatta, , the odds ters to the parents of the employees to have defined the character of public administration in India. The chal- He is a management theorist and strategic THE CORPORATE et in addition to profit. Nooyi had of life were no match to this brilliant show her appreciation to them. lenge ahead lies in finding and meeting the balance between serving cit- thinker who championed new initiatives like Six WORLD worked tirelessly to reduce the use of and enthusiastic person, who, through Similarly, Ken Chenault, the former izens while upholding the rule of law without falling prey to either obstruc- Sigma quality, differentiation and e-business. energy, water and packaging and simul- his discipline and determination creat- CEO of American Express, believed in tionist and lacklustre bureaucracy or clientelism. Bill Gates, listed as the richest person on this taneously providing a great workplace ed a “Great Indian IT Success Story.” reaching out to each employee. He Nevertheless, even as we complain about red tape, paperwork and planet for 12 consecutive years, is also a man of for its employees and associates. Infosys, today, is one of most made it a point to answer to each and excessive bureaucratic rigmarole the fact remains that eventually peo- colossal vision. He envisioned every person on Great CEOs show that great works respected IT companies in the world every mail he received from any of his ple rely on it to structure our country. The NDA Government in its sec- this planet to have a computer and every com- are performed not by strength but by with footprints all across the globe and employees. He travelled around the ond term, infused churnings in the Indian civil services by pushing for puter, a programme, designed by Microsoft. Since perseverance. “It’s not where you start is the second-largest IT company in world to meet staff at different locations the lateral entry of domain experts and forced retirements of officers, then, he has worked tirelessly to achieve his out in life that matters, but where you India by revenue. But did you know that from around the globe.To further con- vision. In this process, he has been instrumen- end up”. his first entrepreneurial venture, nect personally with his people, he used but it continues to face enormous social and political challenges. In order tal in the IT revolution that the world has wit- This adage fits Ursula Burns per- Softronics, failed to take off? One of the to run an open operation where any- to effectively deal with these trials we need an efficient bureaucracy. And, nessed. Great CEOs, apart from adding to the fectly. Born in the poor neighbourhood initial challenges faced by Murthy was one could talk to him. to find that, the Central Government has to think and act big. bottomline of the company contribute to the soci- of Manhattan to immigrant parents and the inability to take admission in the Great CEOs, because of their innate Righting the country’s administrative machinery steadfastly is the ety in a big way. It would be hard to talk about raised by a single mother, she rose to prestigious Indian Institute of quality of perseverance and contribu- only way it’s going to happen. Indian ethos and the laws of the land man- the life of Bill Gates and not discuss philanthropy become the first female African Technology (IIT) even after earning a tion to society, ensure stability and date an efficient bureaucracy. It is now up to lawmakers, the Ministers and humanitarianism. Heeding to his mother’s American CEO of a Fortune 500 com- high rank and scholarship as the grant growth of their organisations making — whom the bureaucracy is supposed to report to — to ensure the advice before she passed away due to breast can- pany, Xerox and also holds the honour was not enough to cover his studies. them the best in the world. They live country gets it. It’s time for transition from a patronage-based to merit- cer, Gates has always taken a selfless approach of being the first woman to succeed Since his father was unable to fund his by their principles and lead by exam- based bureaucracy, with which will come accelerated progress. to his leadership, spending considerable money another woman CEO, Anne Mulcahy. education, he enrolled into a local engi- ple, making them exemplary leaders of (The writer is former DGM, IIC, New Delhi and GM, International and time in philanthropic efforts to give to oth- Having joined Xerox in 1980 as a neering college but later did his post- the corporate world. ers. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has mechanical engineering summer graduation from IIT. (The writer is Assistant Professor, Centre Goa) donated billions of dollars to causes all over the intern, Burns progressed through the Similarly, the failure of his first Amity University) A litmus test for medical bureaucracy The biggest problem with the CGHS is excessive red tape, harassment and too much paperwork, which bogs down the patients, the wellness centres as well as empanelled hospitals, laboratories and drug suppliers

getting strained. Taking note of the shortcom- tremendous pressure. Now the aspects and also appoint private enhances the powers of CMOs and to approach empanelled hospitals In places like Dehradun more ings in the CGHS, Union Health question is how to overcome this sit- doctors for a few hours on contract regional heads and involves private directly without referral. This pro- than 25,000 beneficiaries (including Minister Harsh Vardhan had solicit- uation as it is also necessary to to treat the patients. At present this medical professionals, the CGHS vision should also be allowed for from distant places like Haridwar ed suggestions from all stakehold- extend the CGHS scheme to cover provision of hiring exists but it is medical bureaucracy can be used for senior citizens above 60 years, to and Roorkie) throng the wellness ers for improving the scheme and new areas in the country. cumbersome and the wellness cen- better monitoring of these hospitals. make things easier for them and centres daily and many have to wait submitting these proposals latest by The other problem relates to tre gets caught in the web of red- There are two-pronged prob- reduce the pressure on doctors. The from 5 AM to 2 PM for their turn November 30. rates of various tests and treatment tapism. There should be an upfront lems faced by the patients. First, the collection of medicines and distri- VK BAHUGUNA to be examined by the doctor. To make any scheme effective, procedures for the empanelled hos- decision to fix the number of doc- administrative hassles at the well- bution should also be streamlined. However, many have to return the Government needs to ensure pitals and delay in payments to the tors based on the number of bene- ness centres due to too much red- Though it is a welfare scheme he Central Government home without even getting to meet that it can sustain the patient pres- laboratories, that is forcing many ficiaries and requirement of doctors tapism and poor infrastructure. yet there is no involvement of the Health Scheme (CGHS) is the doctor, as the main server in sure and be innovative and patient- diagnostic centres to refuse patients. and support staff and powers should Also, many times, empanelled hos- beneficiaries. This is specially nec- Tone of the largest health care Delhi closes at 2 PM and there is no centric rather than procedure-cen- The third issue relates to the lack of be delegated up to the Chief Medical pitals harass the patients with too essary in cases involving cashless systems in the country, which caters provision for manually handling the tric. Today, the biggest management proper and honest monitoring of Officer (CMO) level to allow hiring much paperwork and deny admis- pensioners and the Government to serving and retired Central paperwork. It was complete chaos problem in CGHS is lack of prop- private empanelled hospitals as on contract basis. sion or treatment on flimsy might consider setting up a mech- Government employees, their till a few months ago, when the er infrastructure and manpower. sometimes, due to the mischief of The rates of pathological tests grounds. anism for this as it will bring in dependents, pensioners and also Survey of India Dispensary was The Health Ministry has been a few, the entire scheme is put in and radiological procedures should Second, is the harassment more transparency and expertise of Members of Parliament. On paper merged with it and things eased a opening new wellness centres with- limbo. not be fixed in an arbitrary manner patients face in running from the private hospitals and doctors. and intention-wise it is one of the bit. There has been a long-standing out proper assessment of the infra- It is therefore, necessary to and should be periodically revised. empanelled hospitals to the wellness The Prime Minister and Health best welfare schemes in the coun- demand to improve the CGHS sys- structure and the result is the utter take some innovative policy deci- The payments should be made bi- centres, as each time one needs to Minister must take this initiative to try. tem by all quarters and from all over chaos that prevails in these new dis- sions. To cope with the ever-grow- monthly for which an adequate endorse the expert advice. To rec- its logical end as already, the Present in 71 locations in the the country. The biggest problem pensaries and the endless suffering ing number of CGHS centres the budget should be sanctioned tify this, the Government could Government is spending on an country, it caters to 35 lakh bene- with the CGHS is excessive red tape, of patients. The plight of senior cit- Government should enter into a upfront for the whole year. allow patients to directly approach average, nearly a lakh annually on ficiaries and the number is always harassment and too much paper- izens is particularly bad as they have public private partnership (PPP) Many private hospitals indulge the empanelled hospitals for specif- the health care of each of its employ- increasing. Due to unplanned work, which bogs down the to wait long hours just to get treat- mode and select private hospitals, in malpractices and there is a need ically identified diseases, including ees. Fine tuning of CGHS is essen- expansion to new cities each year, patients, the wellness centres as well ment despite their failing health and who in turn should be allowed to for constant and transparent mon- chronic ones like diabetes and so on. tial to make the scheme succeed. the infrastructure, manpower and as empanelled hospitals, laborato- weakened condition. The doctors have collaborative partnership with itoring. If the Government inno- The Government had allowed (The writer is retired civil other resources of the CGHS are ries and drug suppliers. and nursing staff are also under the CGHS on pre-determined vates and ropes in private hospitals, senior citizens above 75 years of age servant.) HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 13, 2019 money 08

CAPSULE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN Boeing says 737 MAX expected ‘India's Jul-Sep quarter to resume flying in January PNS n NEW YORK Southwest GDP numbers crucial’ Boeing on Monday said it Airlines and JLR sales dip expects the 737 MAX airplane, American 6% in October GURDIP SINGH n SINGAPORE which was grounded after two Airlines on to 41,866 units India's industrial production contracted crashes killed 346 people, to India's July-September quar- sharply by 4.3% Y-o-Y in September resume flying in January, delay- Friday pushed NEW DELHI: Jaguar Land ter Gross Domestic Product ing its return by one month. back their Rover (JLR), a part of Tata (GDP) data, scheduled for a against the 2.5% consensus. August's In a statement, the group said Motors, on Tuesday reported release on November 29, will contraction was revised down to 1.4 % it still hopes to receive certifi- timeframe again 5.5 per cent decline in total be important as headline from 1.1 per cent cation next month from the for resuming retail sales at 41,866 units in growth has already slipped to Federal Aviation Administration flights on the 737 October as compared with the a six-year low, said (FAA), allowing it to resume year-ago period. Sales of Singapore's DBS Bank in its based, cutting across capital MAX deliveries to airline cus- and the Ethiopian Airlines crash simulator evaluation with the MAX until early Jaguar brand were at 10,606 daily report on Tuesday. goods, consumer durables, tomers before the end of the in March this year. The ground- FAA to "ensure the overall soft- March units during the month, down "Headline growth has and infrastructure and con- year. "In parallel, we are work- ing has dragged on far beyond ware system performs its 22.9 per cent from October already slipped to a six-year struction. In particular, the ing towards final validation of initial expectations as Boeing intended function." The group 2018, Tata Motors said in a low of 5 per cent Y-o-Y in the sharp 20.7 per cent decline in the updated training require- has upgraded systems and faced said it still needs to run a sepa- mechanism that pilots in both statement. Land Rover sales quarter ending June," said capital goods production did ments, which must occur before questions from regulators and rate, multi-day simulator session fatal crashes had struggled to were at 31,260 units, up 2.4 the bank. A disappointing not bode well for investment, the MAX returns to commercial politicians over the plane. with airline pilots to "assess control as the jets careered per cent from the same month GDP report could lift a sign that the economic service, and which we now Southwest Airlines and human factors and crew work- downwards. Boeing will then last year, it added. "The USD/INR above its two- India's industrial produc- slowdown has become expect to begin in January," American Airlines on Friday load under various test condi- submit to the FAA all the nec- automotive trading month range between 70.5 tion contracted sharply by 4.3 entrenched, according to the Boeing said. It had originally pushed back their timeframe tions," before FAA pilots con- essary materials to support soft- environment remains and 71.5 and bring it closer to per cent Y-o-Y in September bank. planned for the model to again for resuming flights on the duct a certification flight of the ware certification. challenging globally. Against the year's high around 72.5, against the 2.5 per cent con- In its Monday report, DBS resume flying in December. 737 MAX until early March. final updated software. The final key step before the this background, it is all the believes DBS. sensus. August's contraction said it expected the 2QFY20 The planes have been Boeing said Monday it has Boeing has notably changed resumption of commercial more encouraging to see our The Indian rupee depreci- was revised down to 1.4 per GDP to show that the econ- grounded globally since mid- completed the first of five key the aircraft's Maneuvering flights is an evaluation by a China turnaround strategy and ated to 71.47 from 71.29 on cent from 1.1 per cent. omy slowed further against 5 March, following the deadly milestones it must meet before Characteristics Augmentation multi-regulatory body to vali- work with the local retailer Monday, noted the bank. The weakness was broad- per cent in the first quarter. Lion Air crash of October 2018 returning to service: a multi-day System (MCAS), an anti-stall date training requirements. network generating positive results as sales have improved in China for the fourth consecutive month," JLR Chief Edelweiss arm Commercial Officer Felix India to cross 200 GW Israel: Expo 2020 bridge to Arab world Brautigam said. gets Rs 525 cr PNS n JERUSALEM cially confirmed its partici- renewable energy pation in Expo 2020 and from Sanaka Israel's newly appointed com- allotted a budget to its missioner to Expo 2020 said planned pavilion. Capital, others capacity mark by 2022 Monday that next year's world Prime Minister Benjamin PNS n MUMBAI fair in Dubai offers the coun- Netanyahu said the participa- PNS n NEW DELHI try a unique opportunity to tion reflects the country's The Edelweiss group is a Rs present a fresh face to the "continued progress in nor- 525 crore fund infusion from 100X.VC to invest Power and New & Renewable Arab world, just as the Israel malization with the Arab growth-focused private equi- over Rs 200 cr in Energy Minister RK Singh is growing closer to the United states." Netanyahu frequently ty platform Sanaka Capital and exuded confidence that India Arab Emirates and other Arab boasts of warming, behind- a few other co-investors. startups will have over 200 GW of Gulf states. the-scenes ties with Gulf Arab The fund raised will be NEW DELHI: Venture capital renewable energy capacity by Elazar Cohen presented countries, based on shared pumped into Edelweiss Global firm 100X.VC is planning to 2022. India has set an ambitious plans for the Israeli pavilion at enmity for regional foe Iran. Investment invest over Rs 200 crore in target of having 175 GW of the world's largest exhibition, But rarely do these ties come Advisors, its startups in India by the end of renewable energy capacity by in which it aims to project its into the open, due to the investment next year. The company has 2022. technological, scientific and Elazar Cohen presented plans for the years-long stalemate in Israeli- advisory rolled out corporate venture "We have decided that by RK Singh, Union Minister agricultural innovations to Israeli pavilion at the world's largest Palestinian peace efforts and business. capital (CVC) program for 2022 we will establish 175 GW the 25 million visitors expect- exhibition, in which it aims to project its Israel's military occupation While India to partner local of renewable energy capacity. We have decided that ed to descend upon the glitzy of the West Bank. Sanaka corporations who have corpus We are close to achieving the by 2022 we will city-state. But Cohen said the technological, scientific and agricultural Egypt and Jordan are the Growth SPV to invest in startups. "100X.VC target," Singh said at BRICS establish 175 GW of true target audience was the innovations to the 25 mn visitors expected only Arab countries with for- I has committed team research survey Energy Ministers meet in renewable energy capacity. Emirati hosts and the major- mal peace treaties with Israel. to invest around Rs 308 crore, estimates that the top 100 Brasilia, Brazil on Monday. ity Arab visitors, whom he to descend upon the glitzy city-state Like most of the Arab talks are on with others for an corporations in India have kept "The renewable energy We are close to achieving the said would find great interest world, the UAE does not have additional Rs 217 crore, the aside anywhere between Rs capacity which has been target not only in Israeli technology formal diplomatic relations company said on Tuesday. 10-100 crore of capital to installed is 83 GW and under — RK SINGH but in its good intentions and Ministry. "We want to project His presentation, accom- with Israel. However, it has "We look forward to work- invest in startups. We expect installation is 31 GW and 35 Union Minister outstretched hand. that Israel is an open country, panied by a slick promotion- been at the forefront of efforts ing with the Sanaka team and around 30-40 corporates to GW capacity is underbidding. "There is curiosity, mixed that Israel is a democratic al video in English, Hebrew to drop the Arab world's his- to capitalise on emerging join us in CVC program and So this becomes around 140- with concern, about this thing country, that Israel is a coun- and Arabic, delivered by a toric animosity toward Israel opportunities and take our contribute upward of Rs 200 145 GW. In hydro, we have quick approach towards reduc- called Israel and we want to try that respects all its citizens, prominent Arab-Israeli TV as part of burnishing a more investment advisory business crore for investment in installed capacity of around 45 ing carbon footprints," he alleviate that concern," he said that everyone finds their place personality, comes a day after progressive image with the to the next level," group chair- startups," 100X.VC founder GW and under installation added. Talking about Perform in a briefing at Israel's Foreign in it." the Israeli government offi- West. man Rashesh Shah said. Sanjay Mehta said. 100X.VC is capacity is about 13 GW, which Achieve and Trade (PAT) India's first venture capital makes it (hydro) around 60 scheme, Singh said India saved firm to invest in early stage GW. So we will cross 200 GW 8.63 million tonnes of oil equiv- startups using India SAFE capacity of renewable energy by alent in the first round of the Notes (iSafe). 2022," the minister said. scheme. In the second round, ArcelorMittal to shut Saldanha plant in SA, 1K workers hit Singh said that more than 55 the country achieved a further PNS n JOHANNESBURG its operations, the steel manufac- has expressed "disappointment" at per cent of installed power reduction in energy consump- turer found that its Saldanha oper- the decision of ArcelorMittal South generation in India will be tion of about 3 million tonnes The world's largest steel maker ations had lost their competitive Africa (AMSA) to retrench near- from renewable sources by of oil per year. ArcelorMittal's South Africa unit cost advantage to compete in the ly 1,000 workers across the com- 2030. "India has decided that by Under the PAT scheme, the has said it will retrench nearly 1,000 export market, "mainly due to raw pany and to shut down its opera- 2030, about 40 per cent of its Bureau of Energy Efficiency workers and shut down its material and regulated prices", the tions in Saldanha town. installed capacity will come had set a target of power sav- Saldanha plant due to severe finan- company said in a statement. "This comes despite significant from renewables. But we will be ings by designated consumers. cial losses, amid a global downturn "This difficult decision was efforts by Government and public crossing that," he added. The first round of the scheme in the steel industry. Global steel taken in the context of construc- agencies to provide additional "Our Prime Minister at the was from 2012-13 to 2014-15, magnate Lakshmi Mittal's tive ongoing engagements with key support to AMSA over the last few CIL's coal United Nations General while the second round was ArcelorMittal is the world's lead- stakeholders, including govern- months, and to ensure a solution allocation under Assembly Climate Summit from 2016-17 to 2018-19. ing steel and mining company, ment and organised labour, to find which would result in the elimi- announced that we will install The designated consumers with a presence in 60 countries and alternative solutions to the dire sit- nation of job losses across the com- spot e-auction 450 GW or 450 thousand MW get energy savings certificate an industrial footprint in 18 coun- uation in the South African steel pany and the continuation of the NEW DELHI: CIL's coal of renewable energy capacity by under the scheme, which can be tries. industry," the company said. Saldanha Works," said Department allocation under spot e-auction 2030...So we have followed a traded at energy exchanges. As part of a strategic review of The South African government of Trade and Industry. scheme declined 36.4 per cent to 11.25 million tonne in April- September period of the ongoing fiscal. Coal India (CIL) had allocated 17.69 Iran accuses Europeans of hypocrisy over nuclear deal Tata Motors' India million tonne (MT) of coal in PNS n TEHRAN into mothballed enrichment JCPOA commitments and the year-ago period, according Britain, France, Germany and the EU centrifuges at the underground works with all JCPOA partici- to government data. The coal Iran accused European nations have been trying to salvage the 2015 Iran Fordow plant south of Tehran. pants to de-escalate tensions." operations face acute allocated by the PSU under of hypocrisy on Tuesday for crit- In a joint statement on Monday, Iran's Foreign Minister the scheme in September also icising its latest step back from nuclear deal since the US unilaterally Britain, France, Germany and Mohammad Javad Zarif hit dropped to 1.97 MT, a nuclear deal while failing to withdrew from it in May last year and the European Union said Iran's back on Tuesday, "'Fully upheld challenges: Moody's compared to 2.58 MT in the fulfil their commitments of began reimposing sanctions decision to restart activities at commitments under JCPOA' corresponding month of 2018- relief from US sanctions. But Fordow was "inconsistent" YOU? Really?" he tweeted. PNS n NEW DELHI ownership by Tata Sons, which 19, it said. Coal distribution President Hassan Rouhani made with a 2015 nuclear deal. Zarif said Iran had already results in a one-notch uplift, through e-auction was no mention of a new report since the US unilaterally with- concessions from those "The E3/EU have fully "triggered and exhausted" a dis- Tata Sons infusing USD 914 reflecting our expectation of introduced with a view to from the UN nuclear watchdog drew from it in May last year still party to the accord. upheld their JCPOA com- pute resolution mechanism in million (around Rs 6,542 crore) continued parental support, providing access to coal for that reveals that its inspectors and began reimposing sanc- Iran's latest measure mitments, including sanc- the troubled accord. German equity in Tata Motors is credit when needed," says Kaustubh such buyers who are not able detected uranium particles of tions. came last week, tions-lifting as fore- Foreign Minister Heiko Mass positive for the company but Chaubal, a Moody's Vice to source the dry fuel through man-made origin at a unde- A year after the US pullout when engineers seen under the had on Monday threatened the the country's largest automobile President and Senior Credit the available institutional clared site in Iran. from the Joint Comprehensive began feeding JCPOA," they said. use of "all the mechanisms laid manufacturer faces acute chal- Officer. On October 25, TML mechanism, as per the Britain, France, Germany and Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran uranium "It is now criti- down in the agreement" to lenges in sluggish economic announced that it will make a information available on CIL the EU have been trying to sal- began reducing its commit- hexafluo- cal that Iran make Iran comply with its oblig- growth, weak liquidity, and preferential allotment of equity website. vage the 2015 Iran nuclear deal ments to the deal hoping to win ride gas upholds its ations under the JCPOA. tight financing norms, Moody's shares and convertible war- Investors Service said on rants to Tata Sons for a USD 914 Tuesday. Moody's assigned a million equity injection, of Ba3 rating to the proposed which USD 548 million will be senior unsecured notes to be paid immediately, and the bal- Alibaba's Singles' Day sales hit new record of $38 bn issued by Tata Motors. The rat- ance over a period of 18 months. ing outlook is negative, Moody's Pro-forma the preferential DHRITI RANJANA RAY by Alibaba. As many as 15 sales at USD 6.22 billion. said in a statement. allotment and the conversion of n HANGZHOU (CHINA) According to brands surpassed RMB1 billion More than 200,000 brands "The Ba3 ratings reflect Tata the warrants, Tata Sons' share- Alibaba, the in GMV including Apple, participated in this year's event. Motors Ltd's (TML) leading holding in TML will increase to E-commerce giant Alibaba's Haier, Huawei, Nike, XiaomI, The shopping festival, also market position in commercial 46.4 per cent from the current Singles' Day sales hit another year-on-year adidas, L'oreal and Estee Lauder known as Double 11 came to a vehicles (CVs) in India, 100 per 38.4 per cent. "We view the pref- record of USD 38.38 billion, GMV growth among others, Alibaba said. close at mid-night on November cent ownership of the premi- erential allotment as a credit even amid concerns of slowing registered a During the 11.11 shopping 11. The event is also referred as um/luxury car manufacturer positive because TML plans to economic growth and trade festival some of the major coun- Singles' Day because of its date, Jaguar Land Rover apply the proceeds towards tensions with the United States. 25.7% rise, while tries/regions that bought from 11/11 (November 11) consists of Automotive Plc, reducing its debt," adds The Alibaba Group's various the number of China in terms of GMV include four 'ones', representing four sin- and Chaubal, who is also Moody's shopping platforms' total GMV delivery orders Russia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, gles, has emerged as the world's Lead Analyst for TML. exceeded USD 10 billion in just United States, Australia, biggest shopping festival. 29:45 seconds, and broke last stood at a Malaysia and Japan, Alibaba The 11.11 Global Shopping year's record sales figure after 16 massive 1.292 bn said. The 11.11 shopping festi- Festival Gala Celebration saw hours 31 minutes of the Global val began in 2009 with partici- performance by Grammy Shopping Festival going live. pation from just 27 merchants Award winning singer-song- At the close of the 24-hr President of Taobao and Tmall. has evolved into a global shop- writer Taylor Swift and a host of shopping extravaganza, the while the number of delivery between China and the US. Alibaba's Tmall platform is ping festival, Chris Tung CMO other international and local total GMV stood at RMB 268.4 orders stood at a massive 1.292 "We have maintained rapid China's biggest B2C marketplace of Alibaba Group said. celebrities. More than 200,000 billion (USD 38.379 billion). billion. The sales figure of this growth in terms of number of for both Chinese and interna- Last year it raked in a record brands from 78 countries and According to Alibaba, the year's 11.11 Global Shopping customers, new sales. Robust tional brands and retailers, while USD 30.8 billion in GMV, eclips- regions participated in 11.11 this year-on-year GMV growth reg- Festival was keenly watched domestic demand is driving the Taobao is a leading Chinese ing the Cyber Monday sales of year, with one million new istered a 25.7 per cent rise, amid rising trade war concerns economy," said Fan Jiang online shopping website owned USD 7.9 billion and Black Friday products on offer. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Wednesday November 13, 2019 GOLCONDA Artist E. Rohini Kumar's work aims to bring forth good memories for people in the Telugu states, reports V SATEESH REDDY

ant to see the exhibition explains my jour- Even though he followed of development. beauty of the ney from Konaseema to the work of his gurus, Rohini He did his solo art shows Telugu states from Golconda. I am also show- Kumar wanted to do it in his at various art galleries in Konaseema to casing some of the work own way and portrayed his Ahmedabad, Benagluru and W Golconda? Then done by my four gurus — work through various medi- more. For his work on you can head Peri Subba Rao, Madhava ums like oil colours, water- Konaseema, Rohini recieved towards Gallery 78 in Rao, A. Paidiraju and K. colours, pen and ink, knife the Lifetime Achievement Hyderabad where senior Seshagiri Rao — who helped techniques and more. Award in 2018 by Konaseema artist E. Rohini Kumar is me become the artist I am About the exhibition, he Chitrakala Parishad. showcasing his 60 years of art today.” says, “This expo is about how journey. “My guru, Peri Subba Rao’s the two Telugu states wit- The exhibition is on till Speaking to The Pioneer, quick, deft drawings have fas- nessed changes over the last December 8 from 11 am and Rohini Kumar says, “This cinated and inspired many 60 years. I also published a 8 pm. generations of students. He book about the same to reach was an expert in sketching out to more people. The and painting still-life sub- exhibition showcases the jects. A. Paidiraju was beauty of Amalapuram, acclaimed as a legendary Vijayanagaram and other artist in his lifetime. He had a Konaseema areas during mastery over all mediums, be 1960’s. One can observe dif- it watercolours, oils or ferent livelihoods and tradi- crayons. My another guru, K. tions in it. It is also displays Seshagiri Rao studied folk the traditions of Warangal painting of Andhra Pradesh and other cities of Telangana and published numerous during 1970’s. I hope the articles and spoke at radio exhibition helps people recol- shows about the traditional lect some of the good memo- This expo is about how the two Telugu states witnessed art forms. B. Madhava Rao ries they had.” changes over the last 60 years. It showcases the beauty of sir always inspires me with Rohini Kumar also did Amalapuram, Vizianagaram and other Konaseema areas his work, which is both four art shows about the unique and thought provok- Deccan rocks in many cities during 1960’s and the traditions of Warangal and other cities of ing,” shares Rohini Kumar in India after seeing how Telangana during 1970’s. who had studied Fine Arts some of these relics were E. ROHINI KUMAR, SENIOR ARTIST from JNTU, Hyderabad. being destroyed in the name A MUSICAL NIGHT OF NOSTALGIA ustaining nostalgia and celebrating the glory of a bygone era demand a certain kind of passion S and commitment. A 35- odd team of vintage film music lovers managed to do the same for over past three years through Dakshin Dhwani. The motto of the group — that was started by a family of die-hard music lovers — is to celebrate the passion for old world tunes of Indian cinema with others. Now to be registered as a society, Dakshin Dhwani celebrated its third anniversary in October and has recently attained the distinction of hosting 50 programmes on November 9. Their recent event, Striving for called ‘Tongue Twister’, showcased 20 songs, both old and new, ren- dered by 16 singers, between the age groups of 25 to 75. The songs rehabilitation of covered various languages including Punjabi, Marathi, Bengali and Tamil, apart from Telugu and Hindi. “For us grammar of a film song is burn survivors more important than the glamour. It means we focus on its creation through the eyes of the lyricist, the Burn survivor music director, the playback singer, and the film’s director. We honour Nihari Mandali is their efforts by celebrating their songs,” said T. Balakrishnan, one of Candle Drops Challenge will discuss helping burn the co-founders of the group. The group proposes to organise tions — from an SEZ at Madhapur, about the physical and psychological victims across different kinds of meet-ups and dis- for Women’s Day, to Cherlapally pain that burn survivors go through. cussions over the next few months. Jail, on Prisoner's Welfare Day on Through this challenge, I ask people to Telugu states get It also performed at various loca- Gandhi Jayanti last year. pour drops of hot wax on their limbs to their lives back get a glimpse of what burn survivors go through. I hope this will help people on track, reports to learn about our pain V SATEESH NIHARI MANDALI REDDY ost people can’t In 2009, Nihari suffered Drops Challenge to open a psychological counselling. even bear the hot burn injuries on 90 per cent discussion about the physical She says, “We offer free of wax from the can- of her body after she set her- and psychological pain that cost surgical care for burn dle when it falls on self on fire due to the harras- burn survivors go through. victims. We have helped M the skin. Imagine ment by her husband. She Through this challenge, I ask more than 100 survivors till the pain a burn had to go through extensive people to pour drops of hot now. Apart from medical survivor has to bear from the counselling to recover. Later, wax on their limbs to get a camps, we have also conduct- injuries that cover 30 to 60 in 2014, she started the Burn glimpse of what burn sur- ed fashion shows, group dis- percent of the body. Many Survivor Mission Saviour vivors go through. I hope this cussions, bike rallies, coun- people don’t understand the Trust for the rehabilitation of will help people to learn selling sessions across pain and struggle survivors burn survivors. She said that about our pain,” said Nihari, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana go through just to lead a nor- her vision is to break through adding that the challenge has and Kerala.” mal life, said Nihari Mandali, the social dogma that has received a mixed response “Our vision is to work a burn survivor and founder marginalised the burn sur- with some extended their together to support the burn of Burn Survivor Mission vivors in the society. support and others terming it survivors by helping over- Saviour Trust, who recently “Burn victims are striving is dangerous. come their fears. Our mis- started the Candle Drop hard to lead a normal life. Through her NGO, apart sion is to provide a special Challenge initiative to bring Many make comments about from organising camps to identity and a meaningful life awareness among people us and take our situation provide free surgeries to burn to every single burn sur- about burn survivors. lightly. I started the Candle survivors, she also provides vivor,” she said. 10

Hyderabad Wednesday November 13, 2019 what’s brewing? PARTY CITY GUIDE

MY FATHER - HIS EXALTED HIGHNESS ART AND SPORTS A play BRAVE 30 - AN MMA EVENT based on the life of the India’s biggest MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) event is last Nizam of back in Hyderabad. Mercury presents to you the Hyderabad, Brave 30, at GMC Balayogi Sports Complex. Popular once the MMA athletes from across the globe shall fight it out richest man on the arena on November 23. on the planet. It delves into his relationship with his daughter Shehzadi Pasha with the turmoil of accession looming in the background. It was written by

Mariyam Noor Baig and directed by Mohammad Ali Baig. It

will be held on November 15 at Ravindra Bharathi. MELANGE STEPPIN OUT NIGHT MARKET The Steppin Out Night Market, Christmas WORKSHOP ON PUPPET THEATRE Edition in association with CRED Experiences, will Simran Leather be held at Hotel Taj Krishna. It’s a one-step puppetry gateway to the world of fashion with clothing, workshop is the jewellery, home decor, and lots more which will be shadow theatre held on December 14. TREND SETTING tradition of AP, UTRAA fashion and lifestyle Expo returned with its Telangana and exclusive designer exhibition — Luxury Edit — parts of Karnataka. Srecently. Umesh and Monica Madhyan, curators of Stories from epics the event, hosted over 120 designers at the exhibition. such as Ramayana and Mahabharata shall be enacted. The workshop by B. Raju of The guests were delighted at being served the best Nimmalakunta leather puppetry, will be held on selection of well curated fashion and lifestyle products November 20 at Alliance Francaise. at the exhibition which was held at Hotel Taj Krishna. Sushma Hani Chowdary THEATRE ARIJIT - LIVE PERFORMANCE JOD TOD Jod Tod, a Hindi comedy play presented by Kalayan Theatre group from Bengaluru, is a funfilled crackling comedy My music, my country’ is bringing in Arijit play about Singh for a live performance. It was initiated by quintessential Hyderabad Talkies as a platform for gifted Indian relationships and artistes and to re-introduce the ethnicity of Indian its complications. This light hearted funfilled play music. The event will take place on November 23 will be held at Lamakaan on November 30 at 7.30 atLal Bahadur Shastri Stadium. pm. MUSICAL JOURNEY INDRAJAL The play INDRAJAL is one of the

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h musical evening on November 16 at P between Bela Nritya Forum for Performing Arts, Road No 2, and Goli, members of a travelling community who Jubilee Hills from 6.30 pm. Barnali Bhattacharya dream of devoting their entire life to each other and will present traditional Khayal, accompanied by how different reflections of our society play a role. Dr Abhijit Bhattacharya on tabla and Rahul It will be held at Pheonix Arena on November 16 at Deshpande on harmonium. 7.30 pm. GET YOUR EVENT LISTED: To get your events listed, please send your details Rahasya Gorak Monika and Umesh Priya Niharika along with a poster and contact number to [email protected]

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Hyderabad Wednesday November 13, 2019 tollywood ALLARI NARESH GUHAN TO SWITCHES TRACKS DIRECT Actors well versed in KALYANRAM comedy can also excel in other kinds of roles. AGAIN Though his roducer Mahesh S. Koneru of subject, we’ve learnt that Koneru will be a novel story idea, we hear. It will move to sets announced last month that he would repeating 118 director, K.V. Guhan, for the after Kalyanram wraps up his fantasy drama name itself be teaming up with his 118 actor project. 118 helped Kalyanram get back to with Venu Mallidi, which will mostly roll next P Kalyanram again next year. winning ways after three below par ventures month or in January. The likes of Sarvesh reminds people Although he refrained from in a row. Guhan was also praised for the way Murari (cinematography) and Shekar announcing the director’s name, informing he portrayed the actor in the film. The new Chandra (music) have been roped in for the of his comic that they will be dealing with a different kind film, however, will be a mass entertainer with film. ability, Allari Naresh now I wanted to play Malavika Mohanan plans to get serious, finds Moosa in The Family NAGARAJ Man: SUNDEEP GOUD Sundeep Kishan has his hands full with future projects, all with interesting and promising premises. Keen on finding scripts that appeal to him, Sundeep is chalking out his career with ease

undeep Kishan is South films to remake but couldn’t find in a happy space. an interesting film. “It was when I Six years have gone remembered writer Rajasimha’s story by without a hit but about a rookie lawyer. I immediately S 2019 has been arranged a meeting between him and Nabha out, good to him, with Reddy. I was given a narration, which I two of his acting assignments, liked. It was the director’s idea to set it Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene in Kurnool and give the film a fresh and The Family Man, proving look,” Sundeep says, adding that he to be successful. His role in had a blast shooting for the film. Malavika in? the latter, a web series for the “I play a lawyer who believes in a streaming giant, Amazon compromise between the warring par- outed to be a Bellamkonda Sreenivas’ VIJAY SAYS THAT Prime, helped him to connect ties in a civil court to make money. new-age mass films, the makers of this NARESH'S MOVIE with the Hindi audience after What if, such kind of a person, gets a entertainer, untitled film are adamant Shor in the City. “I’m glad that case that needs him to argue and win T Bellamkonda that a happening actress be WILL BE A SOCIAL The Family man is a great suc- at any cost? That is the film’s gist. It’s a Sreenivas’ next cast opposite him. They Speaking to The common man who has to cess. Director’s duo Raj-DK always funny film with quirky humour and with Kandireega have now initiated talks with DRAMA LOADED Pioneer exclusively, overcome an issue in his knew they were making a great prod- sensible moments as well.” director Santosh Srinivas Malavika Mohanan. WITH STRONG Vijay, who hails from life. This role demanded uct but the magnitude of its success Post the release of Tenali seems to be facing problems Daughter of cinematograph- Sarapaka, a village performance that only a was what they wanted to see. I also Ramakrishna BA BL, the actor will on the casting front. er Mohanan, who shot EMOTIONS near Bhadrachalam, few like Naresh can deliv- earned a good reputation with my role begin prepping for A1 Express. Apparently, iSmart Shankar Mahesh Babu-starrer called the film a con- er. It will not have any as an Army Major in the series. I’m Confirming that it is a remake of Tamil girl Nabha Natesh was nar- Maharshi, she was supposed cept-driven social resemblance to any of his happier that Raj-DK followed up Stree hit Natpe Thunai, he says, “We took rated the story and although to make her Telugu debut llari Naresh, drama. Recalling how he films in the past. In fact, with another success,” Sundeep said. the story idea from the Tamil film but she liked it, she wanted her with Vijay Deverakonda- who has turned convinced Naresh to there will not be a tinge of In fact, the actor wasn’t even on Raj- we gave it a new spin by investing close role to get a slight extension. starrer Hero but as the film’s extremely spearhead it, he said, “I comedy at all. It will be a DK’s mind when they wrote the series. to six months in the story. We’ve made To this, Santosh wasn’t will- next schedule was deferred A choosy after his pitched him the film’s sto- serious film loaded with “I put myself in Season 1 because of around 50 per cent changes to the ing to budge, according to to summer of next year, her supporting act ryline a couple of months strong emotions.” the bond I share with them. I’ve asked script. I will prep in hockey for 15 days the grapevine. The deadlock dates are available. Even in Maharshi ago. He instantaneously While Naresh has made them to cast me as the antagonist soon at Begumpet, Hyderabad. A prevailed and the director though she is committed to that received glowing got hooked to it, as he has a career out of comedy Moosa but they didn’t want to show bunch of coaches have been consulted was left with no star alongside Tamil reviews, has finally green- been on the lookout for entertainers, Vijay believes me as a villain and kill me in the end. for the purpose.” option but to superstar Vijay’s lit a film. such a story. He straight- the audience mindset has Which is why, they’ve created the role He admits he isn’t in a rush at this search on for next with This yet-to-be titled away said we would be changed, which is why he of a Major in the series. I will not be stage of career, keen on taking one pro- other Khaidi direc- film will mark the directo- doing it and was keen on is making a film, devoid of there in Season 2, which is already on ject at a time. “I will do a film only if actresses. tor Lokesh rial debut of Vijay knowing the full story. I humour and punchlines. sets but will comeback for Season 3, the script appeals to me, else I will sit As is the Kanagaraj, Kanakamedala, who had gave him a detailed narra- “If you show good content, whose screenplay is in place already,” at home. I haven’t signed anything after case she still assisted Harish Shankar tion 10 days ago and he audience will accept it. the actor confirmed. A1 Express. I would also be taking a with has plen- for films like Mirapakay, asked me to proceed with The success of recent films Right now, the actor is awaiting break from Tamil cinema as three of previous ty of Gabbar Singh and DJ the pre-production. The like Agent Sai Srinivasa release of Tenali Ramakrishna BA BL, my films, which I’ve completed, are dates. among others. Satish entire film’s shoot will be Athreya and directed by G. Nageswara Reddy. The yet to be released. I’ve been asked Vegesna, who had co-pro- in Hyderabad and we are Brochevarevaruraa proved actor-director have been thinking of for some web series and a film in duced Okka Kshanam and planning to hit cinema that. The fact that Naresh coming together for a film for many Hindi after The Family Man but I Mosagallaku Mosagadu, is halls next summer.” is a popular star should years and when they finally decided to didn’t commit. However, I’m producing the film under Shedding some more auger well for our team up, Reddy was keen on an keen on producing a film his banner SV2 light about film, he said, film’s content,” he action-comedy as he felt Sundeep with Priyadarshi and Entertainment. “Naresh will playing a signed off. hadn’t done one in a long time. Rahul Ramakrishna They did search for other in Telugu. I was recently narrated an interesting script for both of them,” he signs off. - NG

Sana's son ties the knot opular sup- porting P actress Sana’s son Sayyad Anwar, who acted in a handful of Tamil TV serials besides producing them, married noted TV face Sameera Sherief in Hyderabad on Monday in a low- key ceremony. The couple goes by an Instagram handle Anvira which has a sizeable number of followers. HYDERABAD | WEDNESDAY | NOVEMBER 13, 2019 sport 12

Bhuvi Mix and Match trains to Kohli & Co take pink ball throw downs in between red ball nets test fitness PTI n INDORE

ecovering from a hamstring Rinjury and a side strain, pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar assessed him- self for a comeback when he partic- ipated in a “skill session” during Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and West Bengal chief minister Indian team’s practice. Mamata Banerjee are likely to watch 1st day of D/N Test PTI/File Picture The Indian team management seem to have taken charge of Bhuvneshwar’s final phase of reha- bilitation. Hasina, Mamata likely to watch His injury has been a concern for the Indian team since he came back from the West Indies after the together in President’s Box limited overs series. He followed a PTI n KOLKATA will leave to take rest after rehabilitation programme at the watching the match for some National Cricket Academy. angladesh Prime time and will return again at “Bhuvi is here for a skill session BMinister Sheikh Hasina 8pm for the main felicitation with the team. The team manage- and West Bengal chief min- programme.” ment just wants him to get into the ister Mamata Banerjee are “She will be seated in groove,” a team source said about likely to watch India’s first one of the central President the pacer’s presence at the net ses- ever Day/Night Test togeth- Boxes near the Bell. We are sion. er after ringing the custom- happy with the arrange- He had a catching session with ary Eden Bell to start the ments and looking forward fielding coach R Sridhar and then proceedings on November to be part of the historic participated briefly in the net ses- 22. occasion. Eden is known as sion. He bowled a few deliveries A four-member team the Mecca of Cricket and for from full run-up but it was evident led by Bangladesh’s Deputy the first time both the coun- that he wasn’t going full tilt. High Commissioner tries will play a Day/Night However Bhuvneshwar’s pres- Toufique Hasan did a recce match. Bangladesh people ence at the session is a welcome of the Eden Gardens on are really excited,” he added. Indian players during a practice session ahead of their first Test match against Bangladesh in Indore on Tuesday PTI news considering that the 29-year- Tuesday and checked the Hasina will leave on the old is still an important member as seating arrangements for the same day after the felicita- PTI n INDORE PINK BALL LESSONS far as India’s white ball cricket is Prime Minister and her 80- tion. The schedule of her concerned. odd delegates who will grace political programmes of the kipper Virat Kohli had his first the historic occasion. day is not yet finalised. experience of negotiating a pink Need to play late against Visibility at twilight could As per the schedule, Hasina and Mamata will Sball as Indian cricketers took Hasina will be on a one-day be accompanied by BCCI turns to get used to the new colour pink ball: Rahane be difficult: Pujara visit and she will watch the President Sourav Ganguly, during the net session ahead of the match for some time after BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, first Test against Bangladesh, starting PTI n INDORE BENGALURU: Top batsman Cheteshwar Pujara ringing the Bell and once cricket icon Sachin from Thursday (tomorrow). feels “visibility at twilight” could be an issue again will come back at the Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, The Indian team did not train he pink ball is going to be a very “different when India and Bangladesh venture into the closing time 8pm when the Naimur Rehman, BCB under the lights and the throwdowns Tball game”, India vice-captain Ajinkya unchartered territory called Day/Night Tests later Cricket Association of President Nazmul Hasan with the SG pink ball was part of the Rahane asserted on Tuesday, saying its extra this month in Kolkata. Bengal will present a grand along with CAB office bear- traditional red-ball practice session. lateral movement compared to the red cherry The Test at Eden will not only be the first felicitation. ers. Usually, three adjacent nets are will force batsmen to play late and closer to day/night affair for both the sides but it will Hasan did not confirm “Following the first day’s placed — for pacers, spinner and their bodies. also mark the first official appearance of SG whether Hasina and play, the players who played throwdowns — for Indian team’s Rahane had a couple of practice sessions with pink balls. Mamata will watch the the first Test between India practice. However, on team’s request, the pink ball under the watchful eyes of NCA “I have played earlier with pink ball in the match together but a CAB and Bangladesh will be felic- the throwdown-net was created on the Director Rahul Dravid in Bengaluru building up Duleep Trophy, that was good experience. official indicated that they itated followed by speeches other side of the ground on separate to the historic Day/Night Test starting Playing with pink ball at the domestic level would be seen together in by the hon’ble dignitaries,” practice turfs with a black sight- November 22. could come in handy,” Pujara told ‘bcci.Tv’. one of the President’s box at CAB Secretary Avishek screen. It was skipper Kohli, who first “We had two good practice sessions, actually Majority of the cricketers will be playing with Gill seemed to have taken a hit when BC Roy Club House. Dalmiya said. faced the pink ball. four but two with pink ball — one during the Cheteshwar Pujara & the pink ball for the first time in their careers. one of the deliveries bounced extra but Giving the details of In the break, there are With throwdown specialists day and one under lights. It was actually train at NCA PTI/File Picture However, the likes of Pujara, Mayank Agarwal, it was not serious. Hasina’s programme, Hasan plans for a chat show featur- Raghavendra and Sri Lankan Nuwan exciting,” Rahane said ahead of the first Test. Hanuma Vihari, and Kuldeep Yadav have The Indian team will get only two said: “Prime Minister will ing the fabulous five of Senaviratne hurling the pink stuff at “For me, it was the first time I played with the experience of playing with the Kookaburra pink ball in Duleep full training days ahead of their first arrive in the morning on the Sourav Ganguly, Sachin express pace, the skipper looked pink ball and definitely it’s a different ball game as compared to red Trophy. day/night Test at the Eden Gardens, same day and will come to Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, comfortable. He looked more intent ball. Our focus was to look into the swing and seam movement and “Visibility is not an issue during the day, it will be an issue in starting November 22. the Eden to ring the Bell just Anil Kumble and VVS on playing defensive shots. also play close to our body,” Virat Kohli’s deputy observed. twilight and under lights, the twilight could be a little difficult. Aware that not much time is in before the start at 1pm. She Laxman. Once Kohli was done and went Rahane’s assessment after his initial sessions was that the batsmen Those sessions will be crucial.” hand, the BCCI had arranged a cou- into the main nets, the other top-order will have to tweak their technique slightly. Pujara added, “Most players have said that picking the wrist ple of pink ball sessions under lights batsmen incuding Cheteshwar Pujara “What we found out after the practice session was that the (new) spinners’ wrong ‘un is a little difficult.” for the Test specialists like Ajinkya mixed and matched, facing red and pink ball does a lot more than the red ball. You have to play slightly For another senior player, Ajinkya Rahane, training ahead of Rahane, Mayank Agarwal, Pujara, pink ball simultaneously. late and close to your body. We had a word with Rahul bhai as he the match will come in handy as far as acclimatisation is Mohammed Shami at the NCA under Young reserve opener Shubman was also there.” concerned. PTI Rahul Dravid’s guidance. Babar has potential to be Tigers preparing to tackle Ashwin-Jadeja compared to Kohli, Smith PTI n INDORE “We are looking at our strength more than focusing on their weak- IANS nPERTH t’s India’s fast bowling unit which ness because no team could do well Iis now feared in Tests but against them at their home (in the aving managed to end as the highest run- Bangladeshi batsmen are more recent past). We are looking for- Hgetter for Pakistan in the just concluded concerned about handling spin ward to do well here. Obviously it T20I series against Australia, it will be impor- twins and won’t be easy and we need to work Kolkata’s iconic stadium Eden Gardens PTI/File Picture tant for Babar Azam to turn on the screws in Ravindra Jadeja during the two- really hard,” he said. the longer format as his team gets ready to take match series, top-order player “The five bowlers they (India) on the Aussies in a two-match Test series, which Mohammed Mithun said on have, we cannot take anyone light- also includes a Day-Night game at Adelaide. Tuesday. ly because everyone is world class.” D/N Test to start at And former Australia batsman Michael Mohammed Shami, Umesh Mithun has belief in his young Hussey believes that the talented batsman can Yadav and are bowling unit that it can take 20 be spoken of in the same sentence as that which expected to be more than a hand- wickets to win a Test match. has stalwarts like Virat Kohli, and ful during the series but Mithun “Any batsman can get out any- 1 pm & end at 8 pm Kane Williamson if he improves his Test seemed more wary about the time. If we can bowl as a unit with record. Ashwin-Jadeja threat. discipline I feel we can pick 20 IANS n KOLKATA keeping in mind the need to “I honestly believe this guy can be in the same “We all know the strength of wickets. call stumps by 8 pm as the ball conversation when we start talking about the best their bowling line-up. We are While India are favourites by a eeping in mind the dew would get really wet if play car- players in the world,” Hussey was quoted as say- working on how to tackle their distance, Mithun feels that the Kfactors that comes into ried on post 8 pm in Kolkata in ing by Fox Sports. “We start talking about (Virat) spinners as it is batting-friendly for T20 win in Delhi gives them hope play at the Eden Gardens post late November. Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, Joe Root the first two days but afterwards of enjoying a good result. sunset on winter evenings, the “Keeping in mind the dew gets floated around. their spinners come into play as “If we look at the past no one Board of Control for Cricket in factor, the BCCI approved “I think if he can start putting together some they try to attack the opposition,” gave us any chance when it comes India (BCCI) has agreed to the CAB’s request to change the big hundreds like this in the Test arena, he’s that he said. to beating India in the T20 and that Cricket Association of Bengal’s playing hours in the second good ... he’s a brilliant, brilliant player,” he added. “We are working on some too in their own backyard. (CAB) request to start the Test. While play will start at 1 “But our players had that belief. Babar made a brilliant start to the prepara- technical aspects keeping our focus Daniel Vettori supervises Bangladesh’s training session in Indore on Tuesday BCB/Twitter game at 1 pm and end the day’s pm, the first session will end at tion for the two-Test series as he hit a masterful on how to handle them,” Mithun We are disappointed that we could play by 8 pm in the Day-Night 3 pm. The second session will 157 in the practice game against Australia A. This said. “Let the technical things Asked to comment on India’s not win the last game (in ) Test. start from 3:40 pm and contin- after scoring two fifties in the three-match T20I They are expecting that batting remain inside the dressing room,” weakness, Mithun said that he despite creating chances at the A BCCI official confirmed ue till 5:40 pm. The final ses- series that saw the hosts win the series 2-0 as the coach Neil McKenzie will help he said without parting with the preferred to look at his own same time now we are looking for- the development and said that sion will be played from 6 pm first game saw no result thanks to rain. them decode the Indian spinners. trade secrets. strength than opponent’s weakness. ward to do well in Test series.” sessions have been re-planned till 8 pm,” the official said. Chahar almost takes hat-trick in Mushtaq Ali Trophy Mumbai record 4th win PTI n THIRUVANANTHAPURAM fourth, fifth and sixth balls of the imploded and Deepak Chahar PTI n MUMBAI was dimissed by Shivam Dube. final over of ’s innings, but triggered the collapse. Anand Subramanian (39 off 31 edium-pacer Deepak Chahar missed the three-peat as he bowled His first victim was Rathod, umbai registered its fourth balls) and Dogra gave a scare to Mfollowed up his hat-trick in a wide in between. who was caught by his cousin Mwin in the league stage at Mumbai, but their bowlers held the final India-Bangladesh T20 His performanced helped Rahul Chahar. Wankhede stadium on Tuesday after their nerves to eke out a win. international with almost a repeat, Rajasthan restrict the opponent to He then had Nalkande caught beating Pondicherry by 27 runs. Pacer Tushar Deshpande (2-29) taking three wickets in the space of 99 for 9 in 13 overs. by Rajnesh Bishnoi, before having The title favourites have beaten and Shams Mulani (2-25) shared the four balls for Rajasthan against After scalping the wicket of Wagh caught by Chandrapal Singh Mizoram, Haryana and Madhya spoils. Vidarbha in a Group B match of Rupesh Rajkumar of the first ball Chundawat. Pradesh in their first three games. There are no matches on the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 of the over, he dismissed Nalkande He then bowled Wadkar to Asked to bat, Mumbai rode on Wednesday and the action resumes tournament here on Tuesday. off the fourth. complete a hat-trick. a blazing half century by skipper on Thursday. However, his heroics (four However, he delivered a wide Chasing 106 for victory, Suryakumar Yadav (57 off 37 balls) In the first game at the wickets in an over) went in vain as the next ball and then dismissed Rajasthan faltered after a bright to post a descent 171/6 on the Wankhede Stadium, Meghalaya Rajasthan went down by 1 run (via Wagh and Wadkar off the next two start provided by Manender Singh, board. stunned Assam by four wickets. the VJD method) finishing with to finish with figures of 4 for 18 in who smashed 6 sixes in 17 balls Their inform openers Jay Bista At BKC, Madhya Pradesh 105 for 8 in a game to reduced to 3 overs. before falling for 44. (29 off 21 balls) and Aditya Tare defeated Mizoram by 86 runs. 13 overs due to rain. Chahar began the over by Opener Ankit Lamba (15, 11 (20 off 14 balls) conjured 48 In the second game, The fast-improving Deepak picking up the wicket of Rupesh balls, 1 four, 1 six) and Arjit Gupta runs for the first wicket. Haryana defeated Bengal by Chahar, who on Sunday last Rajkumar Rathod to finish with (12, 9 balls, 1 four, 1 six) were the Chasing 172, Pondicherry five wickets as they chased the became the first India player to superb figures of 4 for 18 in 3 only other batsmen to reach dou- had a pathetic start and were reel- 123-run target with 17 balls to take a T20 international hat- trick overs. ble figures as the team could make ing at 29-2. spare. and also the best ever bowling fig- Earlier, Vidarbha chose to bat only 105 in 13 overs. But then Parag Dogra (45 off 35 India spinner Yuzvendra ures (6 for 7), picked up the wick- after winning the toss and after Vidarbha tops the points table balls) and opener Arun Karthik (27 Chahal, who came back to the ets of Darshan Nalkande, Shrikant some middling performances by with 16 points from 4 matches in balls) tried to resurrect the innings Haryana team after national duty, Wagh and Akshay Wadkar off the Deepak Chahar celebrates after hat-trick PTI the batsmen, the Vidarbha innings an all-win record. with 28-run stand, before Karthik returned with figures of 1-21.