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The SSB guards the Kashyap and Taapsee Pannu in hallenging the charge- frontiers along Nepal and Mumbai and Pune for alleged Csheet filed against him Bhutan. tax evasion, while the film- and the cognisance taken by The new battalions will maker and actress were ques- the Children’s Court for hold- mostly be deployed to fortify tioned by the IT officials in ing trial in the case, the the defences at the tri-junction Pune. accused in the sensational area in Sikkim that adjoins In a development that is kidnap and murder of five- Bhutan and Tibet and other being seen an act of vendetta had received that the movies based on whatever information year-old girl Pari of Nayagarh such vulnerable posts along the against Khashyap and Taapsee made by the productions were they get. The issue goes to district approached the Orissa two open borders. who have been vociferous crit- showing disproportionately court later”. High Court on Wednesday. The SSB with a present ics of the Narendra Modi low income, in spite of the fact On allegations that the In a petition, accused strength of about 90,000 per- Government, the IT officials that their films were hits at the searches on premises belong- Saroj Sethy, a minor, has sonnel is the lead intelligence simultaneously zeroed in on box-office.The premises of ing to Kashyap and Taapsee prayed the court to quash the agency along 1,751 km open several premises in Mumbai Exceed Entertainment, which were an off-shoot of criticism charge-sheet and restrain the border with Nepal and 699 km and Pune which are linked to is being managed by actor Saif of the Government, Javadekar Children’s Court from hold- boundary with Bhutan. tioned 548 posts to the force is the plateau between India, locations along the two fron- erstwhile Phantom Films that Ali Khan, were searched, while said: “This is too much.” ing trial in the case, said The 12 new battalions will for deployment at four ICPs Bhutan and Tibet and the SSB tiers besides bolstering the was co-promoted by Anurag some executives of Kwan Known for his anti-estab- Saroj’s counsel Manas Chand. be raised in phases. Three bat- (integrated check posts) along is deployed just below it on the security at the eight ICPSs. Kashyap, producers Vikas Bahl Talent Management that man- lishment views, Kashyap has The petitioner has main- talions each will be raised over the Nepal frontier out of which southern side, being the des- The sanction of new bat- and Madhu Mantena, an event ages actor Deepika Padukone long been a critic of the tained that without any oral the next four years. two are already operational at ignated border force for talions and establishments was management company and a and other actors were ques- Narendra Modi Government, and documentary evidence “The Government has Jogbani and Raxaul (in Bihar). Bhutan frontier. granted as a follow up to talent management company. tioned. while Taapsee has minced no against him, he has been sanctioned to raise new bat- The new battalions will be In 2017, the Armies of Union Home Minister Amit Kashyap and Taapsee were When asked about the IT words when it came to the crit- named as the single accused talions and related establish- used to reduce inter-border India and China had engaged Shah reviewing the operations questioned by the IT depart- raids conducted on premises icism of the Centre on social in the case by the Special ments for the SSB. The addi- outpost distance, strengthen in an over 70-day standoff in of the SSB in October, 2019 ment officials in Pune in con- linked to Kashyap and Taapsee, media platforms. Investigation Team (SIT). tional manpower will boost trade and transit routes along Doklam at this tri-junction. and subsequent directions to nection with the searches con- Information and Broadcasting Both of them have sup- He has also pointed out border security,” a senior Nepal and Bhutan and fortify The additional manpower the paramilitary to conduct a ducted at various places. Minister Prakash Javadekar ported the formers’ agitation that since he is a minor, the Union Home Ministry official the paramilitary’s deployments will also be deployed for “vulnerability assessment and Official sources attributed said at a news briefing in New which has been going on the Children’s Court does not said. at the tri-junction area in upgrading the existing border gap analysis” of the two bor- searches to the available infor- Delhi: “The Income Tax outskirts of the national have any jurisdiction to take The Centre has also sanc- Sikkim. 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Efforts Conservator of Forests (ACF) second largest biosphere cov- TCovid-19 positive cases on     payments had been stopped for Lakhs). of forest officials and fire per- Dilip Kumar Barik. ering a vast area of 2,750 square Wednesday in the State with 97 different reasons, the stop pay- Based on the number of sonnel have reportedly yielded Mayurbhanj Princess km, out of which 303 square new cases being detected in 18 ust a day after Union ment has been revoked. I hope potential farmers indicated by no tangible results as the fire is Akshita M Bhanj Deo alleged km from the core area and districts and the State pool. JPetroleum Minister all the pending issues are Government of India this trans- yet to wane. that this is a conspiracy to thick biosphere reserve is a With new cases, total posi- Dharmendra Pradhan wrote a resolved by the PM KISAN lates to a saturation level of The devastating fire in the destroy the flora and fauna of sanctuary and one of the tiger tive tally rose to 3,37,448. Of new letter to CM Naveen Patnaik technical team, with our support, 83.5% which is much higher protected area has majorly the Similipal sanctuary. She projects and national parks of cases, 58 were reported from seeking inclusion of more num- by March, 31,2021." than the national saturation affected the biodiversity with also requested the Central and India. quarantine while remaining 39 ber of farmers and hassle free dis- Sahoo further said even level. However, against the 43.17 extinction of plants and wildlife State Governments for their The Similipal National were local contact cases. bursement of financial assis- though the entire data of the reg- lakh registered farmers, only and also affecting the forest intervention in the matter. Park is a part of the Network of Biosphere Reserves Khordha district recorded day’s tance to the beneficiaries under istered farmers on the PM- 38.65 lakh farmers have been cover. Seven out of the total 21 Reacting to the situation, Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, since 2009. The park is a trea- highest 14 cases followed by PM-KISAN, State Agriculture KISAN Portal is uploaded by the approved for receiving benefits. forest ranges, Chandanchaturi, Forest and Environment which includes three protected sure house of 1,076 species of Sambalpur with 13 and Minister Arun Sahoo retorted by State Government only very He urged Minister Pradhan Digdiga, Dukura, Podadiha, Minister Bikram Keshari areas, Similipal Tiger Reserve, plants belonging to 102 fami- Sundargarh 11. Besides, three seeking full data access to the limited access to the Portal is to ensure that the balance 4.52 Thakurmunda, Barehipani and Arukha said a team has been Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary lies and 96 species of orchids. cases were reported fromState PM-KISAN portal by the State being given to the State lakh farmers are also considered Astakuan, are in the grip of the sent to take stock of the situa- with 191.06 square km and A total of 42 species of mam- pool. On Tuesday, 74 positive Government. Government. for support under PM-KISAN. fire for the last 10 days. tion and submit a report on Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary mals, 242 species of birds and cases had been registered in Sahoo in his letter to Union Thus, issues like bulk bank Besides, Sahoo stated that out of Residents in the area allege Thursday. with 272.75 square km. 30 species of reptiles have been State. Currently, number of total Minister Pradhan said, "I would details correction and bulk rec- the 38.65 lakh registered farm- that poachers are setting the Union Forest and The park is home to Bengal recorded in the Simlipal active cases in State stood at 775 also like to say the technical team tification is not possible to be ers accepted for receiving bene- forests on fire to trap endan- Environment Minister Prakash Tiger, Asian elephant, gaur National Park. and cumulative samples tested of the Government of Odisha done by the State Government. fits, 37.19 lakh farmers (96.22%) gered animals. Scared of the Javadekar has directed offi- and Chausingha along with If the wildfire is not con- were 83,83,192. However, anoth- has been working closely with Sahoo urged that the team han- have received one or more instal- fire, wild animals are moving cials concerned to take imme- some of the beautiful waterfalls trolled on time, it can cause a er 64 patients recovered on day, the technical team of PM- dling PM-KISAN give full ments. He urged Pradhan for into human habitats and falling diate steps to control the wild- like the Joranda and Barehipani major loss to the forest cover taking total active cases rose to KISAN. Substantial progress has administrative and editing rights early steps to sort out the tech- into poachers’ trap. “There is a fire. Responding to a tweet by Falls. 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Besides, parental permis- ollowing a Capitalize your experience and So love marriages are nei- sion is not at all necessary in he Association of Power Ftest identifi- !.   apply it in mitigation of public ther unethical nor against law, such marriage as the Supreme TProducers (APP), Odisha cation (TI) health crises, if any in future.” the FPI said referring to a case Court has re-emphasized on has urged the State # % & parade at the Jharpada Circle Jail     He cautioned the officers in which the AMOFOI organ- this when it decided the Kerala Government to reduce water here on Wednesday in connec- that when repeated bad feed- isation organising love mar- Hadiya Case on March 8, 2018. charges of thermal power     tion with her sensational gang- e close to the people, talk back about a particular officer riages was harassed by " This Constitutional posi- plants. rape case in 1999, Anjana Mishra Bwith them directly and lis- comes through the techniques Brahmapur police recently. tion is not being respected by The submission of energy ven though a peaceful agi- refused to divulge the details on ten to their issues caringly of Mo Sarkar, than the On February 24, Milli the police authorities till date. producers said that thermal Etation is being held for the what happened in the jail. When with empathy and respect for Government takes serious Pradhan of Khandayat caste, Lovers are being treated as power plants in Odisha are last 100 days at the New Anjana came out of the jail after them,” said Chief Secretary actions against that officer. (23) of Sriram Nagar Adarsh criminals. FPI strongly con- facing burden of higher water Delhi borders for repealing of the TI parade, mediapersons Suresh Chandra Mahapatra to On the inaugural session, Marg, under PS Bada Bazar, demns this approach of the charges in comparison to the three farm laws, the waiting outside wanted to get her the probationers in the Odisha Director General of GAA SP Brahmapur married her lover police," added Voltaire. other States. Central Government has reaction. But she did not give any Administrative Service (OAS) Thakur shared his long expe- Uttam Kumar Sethi of SC Several high-capacity turned a deaf ear to it. clear answer to the queries and cadre. rience in public service with the Dhoba Caste,( 22), of same independent power producers Over 200 farmers have said the TI parade outcome Mahapatra said this while probationers. locality after having a love (IPPs) such as GMR- died during the peaceful agi- Mahapanchayats. In Odisha, would be known incourt. Source, addressing them at the He appraised that the pre- affair with him over a period Kamalanga Energy Limited tation, but still the a Mahapanchayat would be however, said Anjana identified Gopabandhu Academy of sent probationers belonged to of 5 year. Since it was a case of (1,050MW), Vedanta Limited Government is not being held at Chandikhol on March the prime accused Biban Biswal Bhubaneswar here in the inau- 2018 batch. They completed high caste girl choosing to (1,215MW) and Angul sympathetic. 19 which would be attended during10-minute TI parade. Her gural session of the their field training during marry a young man of the Thermal Power Station – Instead, the Government by Sanyukt Kisan Morcha driver Nilakantha Rout was also Institutional Training Phase. Covid-19 operations. The insti- Dalit family the old-fashioned JITPL (1,200 MW), etc., are is trying to defame the agita- leaders like Rakesh Tikait, present during parade. The TI He urged the officers to adhere tutional training will continue parents lodged a police com- really facing crisis in terms of tion and has launched a mis- Gurnam Singh Choudhini of parade was conducted at 2.30 pm to the golden principles of Mo up to June 27. There are 62 pro- plaint against the Uttam. water charges. information campaign to con- Haryana and Balbir Singh in the presence of JMFC Srujalin Sarkar introduced by the Chief bationers in this batch out of On February 26 the Demanding to do the fuse the people, alleged Rajwala of Punjab, said NKS Mohanty and CBI officials. Minister. which 29 probationers are Brahmapur Crime Branch billing following the Navnirman Krushak State convenor Seshadev A total of 11 persons were Complimenting the pro- women. Police Inspector investigating Maharashtra policy, the asso- Sangathan (NKS) national Nanda. presented before Anjana to iden- bationers for their field level the case wanted to collect from ciation has requested the convenor Akshay Kumar here In the Mahapanchayat, tify Biban Biswal. The Special activities during the peak peri- the AMOFOI authorities the Government to do the billing on Wednesday. farmers would be sensitised CJM Court, Khordha had on ods of Covid-19, the Chief names of the witnesses of the on the basis of consumption In view of this, the about the demand for with- Tuesday allowed the TI parade Secretary said, “You have got marriage of Milli and Uttam. rather than allocation which Sanyukt Kisan Morcha is try- drawal of the farm laws, the after the CBI, Kolkata sought the unique experience of han- He was informed that in view would result in significant ing to intensify the farmer’s ill effects of privatisation of permission for same. The CBI dling an unprecedented pan- of Corona pandemic the cost savings for the power agitation in the whole coun- mandis and contract farming, also prayed before the court for demic at the beginning of your AMOFOI staff members are plants. try by holding added Nanda. remand of Biban Biswal. career. 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If there are prob- even if they have been sick with fast multiplication of the Some types vaccines were cre- no coldchain transport issues. Data from the manufactures developers to meet. This info- lems with the vaccine, they are Covid-19 before. pathogen just too soon. ated using messenger RNA Quite evidently, both the vac- show that the known and graphic from the National most likely to emerge early in Early evidence suggests Countless experiments across (mRNA), which allows a faster cines available in India have potential harms of becoming Institutes of Health shows the the testing process when they natural immunity from Covid- the medical scientific fraterni- approach than the traditional been proven to be as good as infected with the coronavirus four phases a vaccine must go can be identified and 19 may not last very long. ty led to concocting highly- way that vaccines are made. the US invention. disease outweigh the potential through before it is released to addressed. Scientists believe the available effective vaccines. Because Covid-19 is so All these vaccines will pro- safety risks of the vaccines. the public. No one will get Covid-19 vaccines offer fairly robust pro- If the circumstances are contagious and widespread, it tect people from becoming from the vaccine. The vaccines tection against the coronavirus suitable, vaccines are not as did not take long to see if the sick even if they come in con- -Even though the coron- • Authorisation for emer- do not have the original virus than natural infection that cre- complicated or time-taking as vaccine worked for the study tact with the virus. As more avirus vaccines were devel- gency use: Vaccines that meet or other infectious material in ates antibodies. () .  for designing a rocket to go volunteers who were vaccinat- and more people are vaccinat- oped more quickly than other FDA safety and effectiveness them. They are designed to Lastly, one critical fact be beyond the milk-way galaxy. ed. Most companies began ed, families and communities vaccines in the past, they have standards can be made avail- cause the body to make copies made expressly clear: the spo- hinking people posed a Thus, effective vaccines came making vaccines early in the will return to a more normal been carefully tested and con- able in the United States by of a harmless piece of the radic reactions like in allergy Tvalid query: how is it pos- along fast and that is quite nor- process, even before FDA routine earlier than usual.Lisa tinue to be monitored. The US approval or by emergency use coronavirus, so no one will get conditions have been sible that an effective Covid-19 mal given the circumstances. authorisation; so, some supplies Maragakis, MD, MPH, senior vaccine safety system works to authorisation (EUA). An EUA Covid-19 from the vaccine. overblown. The percentage is vaccine is already in hand? 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To information on twitter, stating Bhushan and other officials, it fully utilised. annually will take place in Wednesday the idea came from ous reforms initiated to achieve Addressing a webinar on the build a self-reliant India, it is that : “The government has was decided that “all govern- The Ministry also allowed Kevadia in Gujarat later this the Prime Minister’s synergy amongst the three effective implementation of the important that youngsters have ended the time constraint to ment health facilities, includ- private hospitals not empan- week where Chief of Defence Office(PMO). Services. He will also update provisions in the Union Budget confidence in themselves, he increase the speed of vaccina- ing all private hospitals empan- elled with the Government to Staff(CDS)and three Services They said a group of Junior the top-echelon regarding for- for the education sector, Modi said, asserting that it comes tion. Citizens of the country elled under Central operate as CVCs “if they have chiefs besides other senior offi- Commissioned Officers(JCO) mation of new tri-services said it is the responsibility of the only when they have complete can now get vaccinated 24x7 at Government Health Scheme adequate number of vaccina- cers will discuss the entire gamut and non-commissioned offi- commands and the progress academics and experts of every faith in their education and their convenience.” (CGHS), Ayushman Bharat- tors, adequate space for obser- of issues pertaining to defence cers(NCO) from the IAF, Army made in the existing structures. language to make available the knowledge. The move aims to ensure Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya vation of the vaccinated, ade- forces. They will stay in tents for and Navy will give their sug- Focusing on creation of best content in the country and Stressing the importance of the maximum number of peo- Yojana (AB-PM JAY) and sim- quate cold chain arrangement the two-day meet to be held near gestions on topics including theatre commands to fight the world in Indian languages. local languages in the education ple who are eligible under the ilar State Health Insurance and adequate arrangement for Sardar Vallabhai Patel’s statue. operations and functioning of modern day warfare, senior “Limiting knowledge and system, Modi said experts know second phase of the vaccina- Schemes can function as Covid management of AEFI.” Incidentally, this move to the forces. officers are likely to brief the research is a big injustice to the that language plays an important involve jawans in the conclave This is the first time per- commanders and the Prime country’s potential. 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The New Delhi: The disquiet with- voted for “Modi’s Vikas mode, his lead- 72 out of the 81 seats with Congress President headed meet Lankan air force is celebrating in the Congress continues ership and reforms including in the winning only one. is also expected to be its 70th anniversary on March to grow with senior party farm sector..this is the message..,” he “Congress drew zero seats in 18 attended by Prime 2 and presentation of the leader Salman Khurshid asking said. municipalities and even Congress Minister Narendra President’s colours to two of its ‘Group of 23’ leaders in an The Minister said Congress had MLA lost poll”, said BJP leader Modi who is to begin Units on March 5. ‘open letter’ if they were made farmers and governance an issue He said BJP’s sweep in tribal areas his poll campaign, post Giving details of changing their goal posts and as their main poll planks and “even was also quite marked. He pointed out the announcement of election dates, from Bhadauria’s schedule, officials whether it was fair on their part spoke from LPG shaped platforms and that the son of Bhartiya Tribal Party Kolkata’s Parade ground on March seven. said here on Wednesday he to kick the ladder that they stages”. also lost his seat. The BJP core groups of West Bengal and attended the inaugural cere- climbed to reach the top storey The BJP won all 31 Zila Parishads Asked about Congress leader Rahul Assam will deliberate with the central leadership, mony on Wednesday during of life. and Congress drew a zero. Gandhi’s comment that the BJP was including party president JP Nadda, to whet the which a Flypast and Aerobatic Khurshid, a former Union “Out of the 879 seats, the BJP attacking institutions which Congress list of probable candidates. Assam Chief Minister Display wasscheduled. minister, asked them to worry which had last time won 368 has now did not fill even in Emergency, BJP Sarbananda Sonowal, minister Himanta Biswa The air show at Galle Face   Anand, Manorama Devi and about how they would be judged won 800 seats,” said Javadekar point- leader said it was laughable as the Sarma and state party chief Ranjeet Kumar Dass Colombo saw the participation others for acquiring huge mov- in history than to seek a better ing to massive surge in numbers. Congress had hit all institutions will be part of deliberations for their state, while of an IAF contingent compris- he Enforcement Directorate able and immovable properties place in the present. He said th Congress defeat is stark including the media. key organisational leaders from West Bengal, ing Suryakiran and Sarang T(ED), Patna, took posses- including payment of fees for He said they along with as even their MLAs and their sons and On Rahul comparing RSS with including state party chief Dilip Ghosh, will Aerobatic Display Teams and sion of immovable property his younger son Mehul other Congress leaders must relatives standing for municipal elec- madrasas, Javadekar said, “ Rahul will attend the meeting to discuss the names of can- Tejas Light Combat worth 1.45 crore, situated at Anand’s medical education. show the ordinary party work- tions bit dust and lost polls. He cited take time to understand RSS. RSS is the didates for their state. Aircraft(LCA). The IAF con- New Delhi, in connection with “During money launder- ers across the country the path the example of MLA Niranjal Patel con- biggest school of patriotism and Elections in Assam will be conducted in three tingent arrived in Colombo on a money laundering case relat- ing investigation, it was out of the present darkness testing from two seats and losing both inspiring nationalism is it’s task.” phases on March 27, April 1 and April 6, while February 27. The flypast was ing to NGO Sewa Sankalp revealed that the girls’ shelter towards sunshine instead of of them. On the question of Income Tax polling in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry significant and reminiscent of Ewam Vikas Samiti and its sis- home in Muzaffarpur run by raising concerns about what Javadekar said at Taluka level, the department raiding film stars ‘not will take place in a single phase on April 6. the IAF’s Suryakiran Display ter NGOs, embroiled in the NGO Sewa Sankalp Ewam they received, while noting that BJP won 196 seats out of 231 seats while cosying up’ to the BJP, the Minister said Elections for the West Bengal assembly will Team performance at the physical and sexual abuse of Vikas Samiti was found to be sacrifice cannot come with pre- the Congress won only 18 seats. “ investigating agencies take up cases be held in eight phases, up from seven last time, Golden Jubilee celebrations of women inmates. . running in a highly question- conditions of success. In the municipalities, the BJP won on merit and investigate”. beginning with polling for 30 seats on March 27. SLAF, two decades ago. The ED had initiated able manner and several girls He also quoted former US investigation on the basis of reported about violence and President John Kennedy’s words two FIRs registered by Mahila being abused sexually. Thakur “Ask not what your country can Police Station, Muzaffarpur, and others diverted/siphoned do for you; ask what you can do /4

   The Pioneer that there was no with which he communicated and the latter who has declared himself 3 . !!.  chance of V K Sasikala, TTV exchanged ideas with grassroot level as the future chief minister of the he time-tested ties between the Dhinakaran and the AMMK getting workers and cadre. If the party State.   “This is a shameful incident. A those found guilty would not be TDMK and the Congress is on the accommodated in the AIADMK could sustain this tempo, I am sure Wednesday saw V Ponraj, for- video clip shows police making the spared. verge of collapse and there are front. “Our alliance partners are the we will register impressive wins,” said mer technical assistant to late n a shocker, girls in a Jalgaon hos- girls nude. This must be thoroughly The incident allegedly took strong indications from the Grand BJP, the PMK, the Tamil Maanila C D Meyyapan, AICC secretary President A P J Abdul Kalam join- Itel were allegedly forced to strip investigated. We must deal with this place on March 1 at the govern- Old Party of dumping the Dravidian Congress and Puthiya Tamilakaam. who accompanied Rahul Gandhi in ing Haasan’s MNM. Ponraj, a former naked and dance before some matter sensitively,” said Leader of ment-run Ashadeep Women's major and launching a Third Front. We have kept the doors opened for his tour. scientific officer at one of the DRDO police personnel, the Maharashtra Opposition Devendra Fadnavis, as Hostel in Ganeshnagar area of “The Congress High Command is Vijayakanth too,” said the source. There is general agreement that laboratories was the technical assis- legislature was informed here on some members demanded sacking Jalgaon and a video of the dance thoroughly unhappy with the intran- Rahul Gandhi drew unprece- the crowd turn-out for his meetings tant to the former president, he Wednesday. of the MVA government and oth- party went viral. sigent attitude of the DMK. It has so dented crowd during his three-day has surprised even the DMK lead- describes himself as scientific advi- Taking cognizance of the issue ers shouted 'shame, shame' in the A local NGO, Jananayak far offered as 20 seats while we have visit to southern Tamil Nadu which ership. But the DMK-Congress seat sor to the President. raised by the Opposition Bharatiya House. Foundation, complained to sought at least 25 seats,” a senior concluded late Monday evening at sharing talks remained inconclusive There were reports that anoth- Janata Party (BJP), the Maha Vikas They urged Home Minister Collector Abhijit Raut and Congress leader told The Pioneer. Kanyakumari. Thousands partici- as the Dravidian major was not will- er film actor -turned-politician Aghadi government announced a Anil Deshmukh to order an inquiry demanded a probe into the matter, The leader said on condition of pated in all the public meetings he ing to make any compromise than Vijayakanth is likely to join either the time-bound probe into the incident. and immediately suspend the police as the hostel falls under the Women anonymity that one cannot rule out addressed in these districts. “What what it had offered to the Grand Old DMK-led front or Haassan’s MNM. BJP legislator from Chikhli officials involved in the incident. & Child Welfare Department. the possibilities of the Congress stood out this time was his mingling Party, 21 seats. That all is not well “The AIADMK has not responded Shweta Mahale who raised the “This is a very unfortunate inci- According to the complaint, parting ways with the DMK. “For us with the common man and this within the two alliance partners to Vijayakanth’s demand for more matter, said the women inmates dent. We have appointed a four- some local police personnel and self-respect is important than a few prompted more and more people to was known for some time. seats. Chief Minister Palaniswamy who did not cooperate with the member committee to probe the others reportedly entered the hos- seats. We know well that the DMK gather in all the venues,” said a secu- As the time for filing the nom- and his deputy Panneerselvam were police were told to remove their incident and submit its report tel premises to 'investigate' certain is out to throttle us,” said the leader. rity professional who had accompa- ination is drawing closer, there are upset over the parallel discussions clothes and dance naked. within 48 hours. Necessary action things and coerced the women He disclosed that Rahul Gandhi MP, nied the leader in his campaign trip. talks of a Third Front featuring actor- being held between Vijayakanth’s “The women in the hostel now will be taken as per the rules after inmates to undress and dance who campaigned in southern Tamil “We did not organise any crowd turned-politician Kamal Haasan, DMDK and the DMK, Vijayakanth live in sheer fear. They must be the probe report is received,” before them. Nadu for the last three-days returned for Rahul Gandhi. The crowd turn AISMK of another actor R Sarath is known for his simultaneous secret made to feel secure. The incident Deshmukh informed the House. When the girls refused to do so, to Delhi disappointed with the out in all these places were sponta- Kumar and the Indian National parleys with political rivals even as is a blot on the face of the state. The Minister for Women & Child they were threatened with dire approach of the DMK. neous. It was a morale booster to the Congress. Sarath Kumar and his wife he holds seat sharing discussions police who are supposed to protect Development (Mrs) Yashomati consequences like murder. The Meanwhile sources close to chief Congress cadre in the State. We our- Radhika called on Kamal Haasan with others,” said a senior AIADMK have become aggressors,” Mahale Thakur said that all the evidence inmates later narrated their plight minister Edappadi Palaniswamy told selves were surprised with the ease and expressed their solidarity with leader. said. would be collected and probed and from the hostel windows. 4%1 R     > &   &    &B "& $## &   &/         1  nomination for the Nandigram Dibyendu Adhikari also an On the other hand the sources said . The central elec- sources said adding each dis- seat either at Haldia or Tamluk. MP.Suvendu Adhikari had Adhikari whose family has a tion committee of BJP is likely trict committee has been asked % '%.& & he once hotbed bed of Nandigram in East Midnapore openly dared Banerjee to con- long political history from the to finalise its candidate list for to send 4-5 probable names for TMamata Banerjee’s land will go to polls in the second test from the seat and face area looks more com fortable in the first phase on March 5, the purpose.    Commissioner; Chairman, movement that helped her phase. defeat. “I challenge Didi to the current polarized atmos- Bihar State Electricity Board. overthrow the world’s longest Banerjee is currently an fight from Nandigram … Of phere in Bengal politics. he IAS Officers’ “His colleagues shall always surviving democratically elect- MLA from Bhawanipore my party gives me a ticket Sources in the BJP said -$  $!&  TAssociation, Bihar Branch remember him not only for his ed Marxist Government in Assembly seat in South Kolkata from this seat I will take her on Adhikari’s name had been final- on Wednesday condoled the administrative acumen, clear 2011 Nandigram is once again from where her party trailed by … even if someone else contests ized for Nandigram seat adding Kolkata: The ruling Trinamool hoardings carrying the Prime demise of former Bihar Chief thinking and quick decision ready to hog the national lime- a few thousand votes in the from here I vouch for that other TMC leaders who had Congress has raised objections Minister’s photograph could be Secretary KAH Subramaniam. making ability but also for his light with two of State’s tallest 2019 parliamentary elections. possible BJP candidate that if I quit that party join the saffron to Prime Minister Narendra removed Bengal minister Firhad The 1968 batch IAS of Bihar humane side. Colleagues leaders preparing to face each The Chief Minister had cannot defeat the Chief outfit would also be given tick- Modi’s pictures being used for Hakim on Wednesday said cadre breathed his last at his remember how he used to other in the coming Assembly during a mass rally at Minister by at least half-a-lakh ets. advertisements of various “Prime Minister Narendra Modi home town Madurai following share humorous anecdotes and elections. Nandigram offered to contest votes then I will leave politics,” Accordingly former Central schemes. happens to be the main cam- which the Bihar IAS association used to keep the atmosphere Come March 11, the from the seat saying Adhikari said. Minister Rajib Banerjee will be A delegation of TMC lead- paigner of the BJP in this placed on record its deep cordial even during tense situ- Bengal Chief Minister is likely “Nandigram has always been Nandigram has a healthy fielded from Domjur in ers on Wednesday met Election Assembly elections. Apart from appreciation of the services ations. A stadium in Gaya is to return to file her nomination lucky for me … it gave me share of minority votes pegged Howrah district whereas Commission officials and being the Prime Minister he is rendered by Subramaniam. named after him. One of his from the Nandigram Assembly overwhelming support in my at about 23.5 percent. Though Chandramani Shukla the father alleged that the use of the Prime also a politician who is seeking Among numerous impor- unique habits, always remem- seat. And according to inside land movement … and so I will the TMC is confident of polling of slain BJP leader Minister’s pictures on adver- support for his party during ral- tant assignments, which bered by his colleagues, was use reports she will face none other like to contest this time from the entire minority vote from Chandramani Shukla will be tisements of central schemes lies. In this situation, using his Subramaniam held during his of purple ink,” said the condo- than her once blue-eyed boy this seat. For me Nandigram this area, local sources say the fielded from Bhatpara or including the vaccination cer- photo in vaccination certifi- long career, were serving as lence message released on and former Bengal Minister and Bhawanipore are like two Indian Secular Front --- found- Naihati, sources said. tificates --- distributed by the cates is akin to influencing vot- District Magistrate of Patna behalf of the association by Suvendu Adhikari who left the sisters.” ed by Muslim cleric Abbas Former TMC MLA, and Union Health Ministry --- went ers and violates the model code and Gaya; Commissioner and Dipak Kumar Singh, Secretary, TMC last November to join the Apart from being a son of Siddiqui --- which has tied up Asansol Mayor Jitendra Tiwari against the model code of con- of conduct … we have request- Secretary, Urban development; IAS Officers’ Association, Bihar BJP. a former Union Minister and with the Left Front and the who on Tuesday joined the BJP duct. ed the EC to remove his photo Commissioner and secretary, Branch. A copy of the condo- The TMC sources said the TMC MP Sisir Adhikari, Congress may queer the pitch will also be fielded from his old Seeking the intervention of in hoardings promoting central Rural Development; lence message has been sent to Chief Minister would file her Suvendu is the elder brother for her. constituency Pandaveshwar, the ECI so that the posters and schemes at petrol pumps.” Agriculture Production the family of Subramaniam. "!% '< $&(( .'    #;  ! & .%()$.% '=   ' && 

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Even now, on, the direct “voice” of Indian   3  However, the media circus specialists need to be empow- political brouhaha and grand- security must navigate through following the recent induction ered and not controlled, and standing aside, India’s restive the labyrinth of filters, priori-   213 of five Rafale fighters typifies only then will the latent relationships in the neighbour- ties and disinterested politico- 1 the poor alternative to the potential of India truly fruc- hood and its own internal gover- bureaucrats. Though coun- 101 more serious task of strategic tify. The know-all attitude nance parameters remain worry- tries like Pakistan, where the discussions. India has an exec- does incalculable harm to the ingly underleveraged, incoherent military is considered a “State 4  utive agency in the National culture of strategic thinking. and skittish. within a State”, are reflective of   3 Security Council (NSC) to (The writer, a military vet- The Indian system has failed the other side of extremity, oversee the political, econom- eran, is a former Lt Governor of to allow nonpartisan and “heed- which has even more debilitat- ical, energy and security issues Andaman & Nicobar Islands ed-to” platforms of specialists ing consequences. Simplistic but its contribution towards and Puducherry. The views who could formulate and advo- arguments of the “guns over the sensitive decision-making expressed are personal.) #115 -;11<-5 SOUNDBITE

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The case law of these trials in a case where he was alleged to have insulted 10  4   The trial will go on at its own pace If we have to reduce the arbitrary eventually resulted in the develop- and outraged the religious feelings of a partic- 1 100 = and the accused will spend years power of the State, we need to ment of a customary rule applic- ular community. The Supreme Court granted 1  in prison without being proven review our antiquated laws on able in all armed conflicts, where- him bail after more than five weeks of impris- 2  guilty. It isn’t shocking, therefore, arrest and custody that were enact- by obeying a superior order does onment noting that the evidence against him was that India is the only country ed by an oppressive British regime not relieve a subordinate of crim- “vague.” The court also said that none of the pro- 31 5 4 where 70 per cent of prisoners are to control Indians and curb dissent inal responsibility, if the subordi- cedural requirements of arrest, as laid down by   13 undertrials, most of whom are during the freedom movement. An nate knew that the act ordered was .  S       FS    2   the Supreme Court in the 2014 landmark judg-    poor and are languishing in jails 1861 Criminal Procedure Code unlawful, or if he should have ;+    5.+S     4    ;+     ment of Arnesh Kumar vs the State of Bihar case, 1 for years. (CrPC) cannot continue to decide known so because of its manifest- was followed by the police. 3  In the middle of this layer is the fate of millions of Indians in ly unlawful nature. Where an          5.+ .     +    5 4      5.+S HK(  (   F + +  S These are, however, only a few examples. The the police that has the power to Independent India. Laws of sedi- order is manifestly unlawful, all likes of Safoora Zargar, Siddique Kappan, 1  invoke a non-bailable offence tion that give unbridled rights to combatants have a customary duty        .         Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Gautam against an accused. Even though the executive to act arbitrarily to disobey. Similarly, in domestic  5 F  !      O    *  Navlakha, Stan Swamy, Akhil Gogoi and many the law grants certain procedural need to be done away with. At his laws, the police officer carrying out      S    2 S       other common citizens have suffered the uncer- safeguards, the police has to work sedition trial, even Mahatma an illegal arrest without following                   tainties that involve bail petitions. They were at the whims and fancies of its Gandhi had unequivocally point- due process of law needs to be held )      )     )      )  either denied bail for months (in some cases political masters. ed out that Section 124-A was a accountable even if he was follow-       ) )S   )      )   ( years) or were not granted one at all. This is a Lastly, at the top of the layer is “prince among the political sec- ing the orders.           ) S          big problem! If citizens in this country can be the judiciary, which, in bail peti- tions of the Indian Penal Code Once we have reviewed and easily put behind bars without a trial, only to be tions, is completely guided by the designed to suppress the liberty of reclassified our laws into bailable   1 )     5.+       7K   O 7K O  #  released months later with the help of a delayed conscience of the respective judges. the citizen.” Countries like New and non-bailable offences, fixed                 F intervention by the courts, then constitutional There are no statutory objective Zealand, the UK and Australia the accountability of individual    )    )S       #   principles will easily turn to dust. Such a situa- criteria and individual judges are have already gotten rid of their police officers, let the courts be                  #  tion is even more dangerous when the courts required to judge each case on its sedition laws and it is time India guided by objective statutory cri-    F   +         have, in a majority of these cases, eventually ruled own merits. Such a situation poses follows suit. teria and not by their subjective     #    C    5.+    that the arrests were either illegal, unwarranted itself as an irony as well as a set of At the second level, we need to conscience. The reason why we        F   +     or not necessary. It is, therefore, significant for contradictions. On the one hand fix individual responsibility of have to thank the conscience of us to understand that the law on bail in India is where the Constitution grants police officers who, under the judges like Rana is because of the      +  E 2           highly oppressive. In fact, so much so that it man- essential rights such as “equality CrPC have been given the powers subjectivity that pervades our bail                 S    ifests itself in the form of three-tier layered before the law” and “equal protec- of arrest and detention. An anal- laws.    #           ( oppression. tion of the law”, procedural due ogy can be drawn with The optimism that our judicia-    FE )            # Advocate Abhinav Sekhri who happened to process and substantive due International Humanitarian Law. ry has and will continue to have the        F           argue Disha’s bail plea states that the age-old say- process, liberty and right to life to During the war crimes trials that likes of Judge Rana is a hope and                  ( ing “Bail, not Jail” is in fact a myth. Let us see every citizen of this country, bail took place after World War-II, hope alone cannot be our saviour how. At the bottom of this layer is the State or petitions, on the other hand, are many defendants invoked superi- in times of extreme distress. We  # #       :M     +  Tiwary and Singh are from the executive that has the power to categorise and heard with no objectivity or set cri- or orders as a defence, claiming have to act. As Benjamin Franklin              P    Q the National Law classify crimes as bailable and non-bailable. So, University, teria. Cases of identical nature are that they could not be held rightly said, “Justice will not be      .   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lobally, the post-mod- system to ensure that only tal- among various stakeholders, comprehending their level of opening new areas of job-ori- introducing new innovative ernisation phase has ent gets selected. particularly the youth. The social responsibility. The ented courses on the other. mechanisms in social sciences Gbeen marked by a peri- The higher education sys- provision to lay norms for strength of the higher education Besides, it would help in designed to help students iden- od of substantial change in the tem’s recent attempt to ensure designing new required struc- system lies in creating its inter- understanding social responsi- tify career goals available in the contents and nature of educa- a high level of partnership tures is to ensure affordability nal dynamism by ensuring bility. In addition to this, a new field of social sciences. tion and examination process- among institutions through to social justice. It goes without inclusive growth. Even an excel- approach can also provide a More integrated academic es. Therefore, it is required equity and access to all, shows saying that many positive lent system is influenced by the clear way forward for students programmes and services are that the focus should be on  ; <0 the level of insight in empow- changes have been ensured people who make a difference. in multidisciplinary studies. needed that provide supple- demonstrating how new mod- ering and motivating students through positive perspectives. Human and financial relations Tremendous efforts have been mental support to both teach- els of reform and education can and faculty members across the Another welcome regula- and dealings are not as simple made for making the entire ing and learning in numerous be used in real life experi- board. Besides, the pursuit of tion is to monitor institutes as they appear to be and require apparatus of higher education and diverse disciplines making ments with democracy, the the National Education Policy mainly on the basis of research, international, inter-dependence constant monitoring by compe- foolproof, yet there are always it more relevant in the current environment, globalisation and (NEP) to cover school, adult, academic excellence, its linkages and global change. tent authorities. a few takeaways to new vistas circumstances. governance. There’s a need to higher education and efforts and employability. There Recent developments have The provisions of of aggrandisement and making Growth and enrichment show how new ways of higher towards promotion of Indian appears to be a clear framework established a new basis for Multidisciplinary Education the entire process low cost and of students and the communi- education will drive change languages and online education of defining how the process of understanding the changing and Research Universities more people-intensive. ty, both inside and outside of and instill confidence among exhibit tremendous effort segregation of monitoring and nature of polity and communi- (MERUs) on par with the IITs, There is always scope to the classroom through commu- the masses and explain how lat- towards enhancement of the financial powers in opening and ty. Perhaps there may be some IIMs, the National Research improve course contents nity development exercise; est research and happenings in overall educational scenario. shutting down of an institute modification in the examina- Foundation, the National through academic discourse more research centres to ensure the field of education across the The sum and substance of the would ensure transparency in tion system without which the Educational Technology Forum by bringing about changes academic excellence in many globe can be disseminated so as argument is to ensure that the the decision-making process. process of reform may only and Indian Institutes of through cognitive discourse, disciplines; exclusive intellectu- to upgrade research and teach- new educational changes have There have been lots of argu- remain a chimera. We ought to Translation and Interpretation plus seeking multiple options al skills designed to prepare stu- ing accordingly. brought in clean governance ments among academicians bring in changes to test the would create an environment and viewpoints in order to dents to engage in nuances of Plus, we have to find ways The writer is a professor and accountability in education about selection in higher edu- potential of students by testing for students to reach their help in forming an integrated socio-economic and political to do away with manipulation and expert on strategic through a fresh perspective cation; and in this regard per- the ability not only on academ- potential by encouraging acad- team consisting of only merito- issues related to the global and nepotism; ensure policy affairs. The views and a framework for key haps the main challenge is the ic excellence but also by judg- emic excellence of a global rious members for holistic order are the way forward to expressed are brings good change and frame personal. demands of higher education, pattern of selection in the con- ing their ability and knowledge level, embracing new informa- development of social sciences. help our students carve out a ways to reform the examination while maintaining a synergy temporary context of increasing about new information and tion on the one hand and Plus, there is a need for niche for themselves.   !"# #$ !>

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AP vice president for interna- Prime Minister Sheikh President Joe Biden's the Red Sea, while al-Hamzi is not party to the litigation at The six were arrested tional news, said after the Sabah Al-Khaled Al Hamad Al administration slapped sanc- supervised missile and explo- hand, but is allowed to advise while covering protests against arrest. "AP decries in the Sabah swapped out four min- tions on Tuesday on two sive-laden drone attacks in the court on a point of law or the February 1 military coup in strongest terms the arbitrary isters whose selections had Houthi leaders, citing their Yemen and on Saudi Arabia, fact directly concerning the  "   " #     #   "   Myanmar that ousted the elect- detention of Thein Zaw.” angered various lawmakers for alleged roles in cross-border the Treasury Department lawsuit. "    #   #     : 44 ed government of Aung San The Committee to Protect less contentious, veteran politi- attacks on Saudi Arabia and alleged. The California Department    Suu Kyi. The group includes Journalists joined that call. cians, an apparent gesture to shipping vessels in the Red Sea. The sanctions came came of Fair Employment and journalists for Myanmar Now, “Myanmar authorities must appease parliament. Rebel leaders Monsour al- just weeks after the Biden Housing (DFEH) vs Cisco  3 21 larly flooded the streets of cities Myanmar Photo Agency, 7Day release all journalists being held The worsening rift between Saadi and Ahmed al-Hamzi administration removed the Systems Inc, Sundar Iyer and across the country since the mil- News, Zee Kwet online news behind bars and stop threaten- Kuwait's emir-appointed gov- were responsible for attacks Houthis from a broader ter- Ramana Kompella case of caste yanmar security forces itary seized power on Feb. 1 and and a freelancer. ing and harassing reporters for ernment and elected parlia- “impacting Yemeni civilians, rorism blacklist in a bid to ease discrimination in the work- Mshot and killed at least six ousted the elected government Lawyer Tin Zar Oo, who merely doing their jobs of cov- ment presents the first signifi- bordering nations, and com- civilian suffering in the coun- place is scheduled for hearing people on Wednesday, accord- of leader Aung San Suu Kyi. represents Thein Zaw, said the ering anti-coup street protests,” cant challenge to Sheikh Nawaf mercial vessels in internation- try. on March 9. ing to accounts on social media Their numbers have remained six have been charged under a said Shawn Crispin, CPJ's senior Al Ahmad Al Sabah, who al waters,” the departments of However, since the rever- California regulators last and local news reports, as high even as security forces have law that punishes anyone who Southeast Asia representative. ascended the throne last fall. State and Treasury said. sal of that designation, which year sued Cisco Systems, say- authorities extend their lethal repeatedly fired tear gas, rubber causes fear among the public, “Myanmar must not return to The infighting has diminished They said the Houthis play was made in the waning days ing an engineer faced discrim- crackdown on protests against bullets and live rounds to dis- knowingly spreads false news, the past dark ages where military public confidence, caused “a significant role in the conflict of former President Donald ination at the company's Silicon last month's coup. perse the crowds, and arrested or agitates directly or indirect- rulers jailed journalists to stifle instability and hastened the in Yemen and exacerbate the Trump's administration, the Valley headquarters because Multiple reports from sev- protesters en masse. ly for a criminal offense against and censor news reporting.” country's worst debt crisis since dire humanitarian plight of Houthis have stepped up he is a Dalit Indian. eral cities and towns, difficult On Sunday, the U.N. a government employee. 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The hotels will be focusing to offer they are opting to stay for a long stretch and transforming them into decor is They not only enhance the beauty of glamping experiences to their guests as GO GREEN AND NATURAL at the hotel properties. Hence, hoteliers are indeed unique. Glass bottles used for light- the rooms but also adorn the walls, the these will offer stylish decor at its prime. In order to support the go green ini- now leaning towards personalising the ing, vintage windows, and doors used as public spaces, in-house eateries, and other tiatives, hotels are now giving a natural spaces as per the guests’ requirements. decor, transforming paper tubes into guest visiting zones with traditional inte- SIMPLICITY IS THE KEY look and feel to their interiors with They are coming up with strategies tables, chairs, wall decorations, mosaic riors, modern decor and artsy master- Gone are the days when hotels used nature-themed decor. Opting for green like theme-based guestrooms, customisa- marble art, are some of the ways how pieces. to stress on eye-popping and attention- walls and roofs along with the planting of tion and personalisation features with the hotels are reusing and recycling materials. Here are10 hotel decor themes to look seeking interiors. The hoteliers now focus green grass, stone-based decorations, help of the relevant decor. + * %++% forward to this year. on adorning their property with simplis- indoor waterfalls, and wood-themed STORY-BASED THEMES tic designs. Minimalism is the new fad. decor is something that they are inclined TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN DECOR Hoteliers have incorporated the sto- VOCAL FOR LOCAL Hence, they prefer less patterned designs towards now. Being technologically advanced is rytelling format in the art and decor of #  # The vocal for local strategy has been and vibrant colours and opt for soft hues the need of the hour in the present mod- their properties as well. Understanding that adopted in the hotel business as well. There and pastel shades along with textures. SUSTAINABLE ART AND INTERIORS ern times. There are certain categories of stories attract customers and also touch onit shot to fame with his portrayal as the suave has been a shift from modern art decora- They have realised that creating a cosy Sustainability is a prime area for guests that desire to be connected with their emotional and sensitive side, they RRishabh Bajaj in the show Kasautii Zindagi Kay. tion to local artistic designs. The proper- environment with minimal designs radi- hotels and they wish to minimise their technology despite being on a vacation. lean towards incorporating story theme- He was later seen in shows such as Kyunki Saas ties will now stress on highlighting the ate elegance and hence the customers are short-term expenditure. There is indeed They desire to have tech-savvy rooms and based decor. Not only does it exhibit their Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Bandini and Adaalat among local art and architecture and will exhib- able to gather a memorable experience. a cut throat competition and hence they hence the hotels also design and decorate creativity and innovation but also provides many others. Over the years, he has also made his it the same in their interiors. aim to have unique interiors that will certain rooms the techie way. the guests a vibrant and intriguing envi- space in Bollywood with roles in films such as This will not only enhance the brand THE HOMEY TOUCH demarcate them from the other compet- Adjustable lighting, air conditioning, ronment. Udaan, Boss, Sarkaar 3, Kaabil, 2 States, Student image but hotels will also be able to adorn With the work from home and work- itive properties. window blinds, electronic door lock and Realising the value of hospitality art, Of The Year, and Shootout At Wadala, among oth- their interiors with the expertise of the cation trends picking up pace, the hotels Over-sized windows to allow natur- key system, smartphone or tablet-driven the hoteliers are collaborating with muse- ers. local artisans. From the customer’s per- are focussing on creating a homey envi- al light and sun rays to enter, construction features in the rooms along with tablet ums, boutique art firms, designers, and Ronit, however, says he never left television. spective, they will be in for a treat as for ronment, especially in their rooms. Guests with natural building materials, setting up check-in and check-out processes extend painters, and are also roping in art and “I never left television and this is not a full length them stay in such hotels will be value for prefer staying for long and have to work recycling processes of the natural resources the requisite tech experience. decor experts to extend a luxurious stay role, I am a host. I always love to work on televi- money. Additionally, the local flavor in the during their stay. Having a homey envi- for guests, coming with smart and tech- with grand interiors and aesthetic decor. sion and the way people react to it. I owe my career hotel’s interiors will also boost the indus- ronment is their criteria while they book savvy electronic faucets, providing organ- RECYCLING ART While there are various themes in 2021, to television,” he said. tries of the region. any property. ic locally grown food are a few of the tac- Keeping into consideration to mini- it is anticipated that local art, tech-based The actor is currently busy with his forthcom- Hence, the hotels are extending a plush tics that they are adopting. malise the wastage of natural resources, the decor and minimalism will rule. This ing crime show Jurm Aur Jazbaat for Shemaroo GLAMPING yet home away from experience. Wood hotels are now focusing on inculcation of makes the future of hospitality art and TV. “I am shooting for Jurm Aur Jazbaat and a pro- It is a refined term for glamorous furnishing, carpets, curtains, fireplace, TV PERSONALISED SPACES recyclable art in their decor. 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In the pre- He is a Post Graduate in gramme, which is organised vious month i.e. January 2021, SGST Agriculture from Sri by HUDCO’s Research & collection was 922.18 crore, IGST set- Venkateshwara Agriculture Training Institute (HSMI). tlement was 562.67 crore and DVAT College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The training is designed to collection was 529.72 crore. He is a certified Associate of address key issues in financing The total tax (GST+VAT) revenue Indian Institute of Bankers. urban infrastructure and of February is the second highest for He joined Allahabad Bank as impart necessary skills for the FY 2020-21. The combined Agricultural Field Officer in 1988 successful execution of such the Government of India is Kamran Rizvi, Additional monthly revenue has been around and worked in various capacities Wholesale and Retail Banking. projects. leveraging its resources to Secretary, MoHUA & CMD, 2,000 crore consecutively for two in different geographical areas of He was also instrumental in Speaking at the inaugural generate more funds from HUDCO, highlighted the months. This is approximately 30 per the country. As General Manager launching a transformative project function, he outlined the con- other sources, including pri- Government of India initia- cent increase over the average month- of Allahabad Bank, he headed to bring focus on asset-centric tours of urban infrastructure vate investment in projects. tives to tackle challenges in ly tax collection including last month bank’s important verticals like banking. financing and explained how Addressing the participants, urban infrastructure financing. Empowering tribals (January). Further quarter wise, aver- age monthly tax collection has shown increase and is around 2,000 crore in nder the village connect initiative of TRIFED, 4th quarter till now. This is about 12.6 5 .    #     Uthe officials have been visiting villages with per cent higher than the 3rd quarter a significant tribal population across the country. (Oct-Dec 2020). This is excluding the Being present on ground level has made TRIFED’s compensation amount. ata Power Delhi Distribution number of topics such as power that electricity theft is a cogniz- officials aware of some remarkable success stories. The department has taken various TLimited (Tata Power-DDL) in theft scenarios like tapping the able and non-bailable offense The programmes and initiatives have been initiatives of sending alert SMS to the collaboration with Delhi State electricity network, cable, service with serious consequences (under implemented by TRIFED for making India self- registered taxpayers for filing timely Legal Services Authority (DLSA) wires; tampering with the meter the Section 135 of the Electricity reliant under the Atmanirbhar Abhiyan, with the returns, issuing GSTR-3A notices to organised an interactive aware- to abstract energy; damaging or Act, 2003). The convict shall be motto Go Vocal for Local Go Tribal — Mera Van return defaulters by 25th of every ness session on the consequences destroying electricity meter; using liable to pay theft/penalty bill Mera Dhan Mera Udyam. month. With these initiatives, there is of electricity theft and its Penal tampered meter, and using elec- twice the applicable tariff for a One such success story that has come to the an improvement in the filing of impact for the consumers. tricity for unsanctioned purpose period of 12 months preceding fore is in Jawadhu Hills, Tiruvannamalai district, returns over past five months and More than 100 Tata Power- were discussed at length. the date of detection of offense Tamil Nadu. The Van Dhan tribal start-ups pro- Delhi SGST revenues has been above DDL consumers participated in The consumers who attend- and could also face imprisonment gramme, a component of the The ‘Mechanism for 800 crore. the awareness programme. A ed the session were also informed for up to three years. Marketing of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) through Minimum Support Price (MSP) & Development of Value Chain for MFP’ Scheme, he signing ceremony of the has emerged as a major source of employment for TMemorandum of the local tribals. Understanding (MoU) between 4  & 8 The Malayali tribal people constitute 92.60 per the VIT-AP School of Business cent of the total population in this block and their (VSB), VIT-AP University, mainstay is through the non-timber forest pro- Alphabeta Inc and Topxight School of Business shared the busi- duce and a variety of trees grown on this patta land Research Labs was held at VIT-AP ness school is offering BBA with such as tamarind, jackfruit, coconut, lemon and University on March 3. specialisations in Business plantain and gooseberry. Dr SV Kota Reddy, Vice-chan- Analytics, Digital Marketing and To help these tribals empower themselves and cellor of VIT-AP University said FinTech. “Each specialisation has a gain better opportunities, the Jawadhu Hills that Alphabeta Inc is a US-based partner who will provide real life Tribal Farmer Producer Company was formed in company offering products and ser- practice and industry approved 2020. It falls under the State Balanced Growth vices to banks and financial services certification. These certifications Fund for value addition of non-timber forest prod- organisations. He told that FinTech will enhance the job opportuni- uct and agricultural products. The Company has is changing the business models and ties of our students. We also been formed under the Companies Act 2013 (18 financial models in a never-seen- have tie-ups with University of of 2013) and is limited by shares. It consists of 6 9  before avatar. Michigan, Dearborn and Arizona members of farmers interest groups, producer “There is a huge demand for State University, where students groups and self-help groups that have been qualified FinTech professionals can study for two years in India formed at community level.   !! across the globe. Our university and two years in the USA, and get In less than an year, four manufacturing units addresses this demand through a degree from our partner univer- have already been set up for the processing and BBA programme with specialisation sities in the USA,” he said. packaging of tamarind, minor millet, and honey ower Finance Corporation prises of classrooms, laborato- in FinTech. Our focus is on combin- Siva Visveswaran, Co- and pepper. The units, which are being run by the PLtd (PFC) has extended its ries, a multi-purpose hall, fac- ing academic rigour with hands-on founder & CTO, Alphabeta Inc, tribals, have started the production in November financial support for the con- ulty rooms and washrooms. training. The students will work on stated that the growth in the 2020. The daily production capacity is one tonne. struction of two-storied School PFC hopes that this school real-life projects with latest tech- FinTech sector will be primarily Up until now, in less than four months, the pro- Building at Dr KB Hegdewar building will encourage more nologies using the Alphabeta plat- driven, not by cost or labour arbi- ducer company has sold processed products up School premises in Bambolim, parents from marginal sec- form. They will get certification after tration, but by innovation using to 12 lakh. The FPO has already been registered Goa, as part of its CSR activi- tions of the local community to completing the two courses ‘FinTech new technologies such as AI, as a seller in the Tribes India marketplace and has ties. The organisation has pro- come forward and enroll their Practice 1 & 2’. By the end of the pro- Blockchain, 5G and Big Data been selling nine of its processed produce through vided CSR fund of 3 crores for children into schools. During gramme, students will also be able Expert, Blockchain App Developer, demand are — Personal Finance, Analytics. the platform, thus, gaining a wider market for its the construction of school, the last six years, as part of its to research on contemporary issues, Financial Analyst, Data Scientist - Insurance, Wealth Management, “It will require an under- goods. which was inaugurated by Dr CSR responsibility, PFC has develop new business/finance mod- Finance, Business Analyst, Process Capital Markets, Lending, standing of the financial ecosys- The Jawathu Hills producer company has been Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister also supported many unem- els and create patents,” he said. Analyst, Compliance Manager, Billing/Payments, RegTech, tem, analytic and quantitative formed with an aim improve the quality life of trib- of Goa along with Ravinder ployed youth of Goa by train- “Students completing BBA Product Manager and Business Blockchain/Ledger and programming skills, and the abil- als. This is an example of how the Van Dhan trib- Singh Dhillon, CMD, PFC. ing them and helping them Fintech can get into banks and Development Manager. The areas Cryptography,” added he. ity to solve problems using a al start-up has been successful in improving the The building block com- gain employment. financial services such as Blockchain where FinTech qualification is in Dr S Jeyavelu, Dean, VIT-AP design thinking approach,” said he. livelihoods of the tribals.   !"# #$ A

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Ataking England for another about spin tacks,”Kohli said at the “The reason for our success is “spin ride” in the high-stakes Test expected to be back in action. pre-match press conference. that we have not cribbed about any series finale starting Thursday, aim- It remains to be seen whether “I am sure if our media is in a pitch we have played on and we will ing to not just complete another Ishant Sharma or Mohammed Siraj space to contradict those views or continue to play like that. dominant home performance but partner him. present views which say that it is “We all need to be honest with also realise their World Test For England, poor team selection unfair to criticise only spin tracks, ourselves what is the idea behind Championship dreams. has also contributed to their shoddy then it will be a balanced conver- continuing this narrative and what Virat Kohli’s men need at least a batting where Joe Root (333 runs), sation.” purpose it serves people who keep draw to maintain the current 2-1 with his first Test double hundred, Kohli, at the end of the third continuing the conversation which scoreline to qualify for the Lord’s final managed to maintain a fair gap (187 Test, had blamed the batsmen’s tech- is one-sided,” he said. against New Zealand while England runs) between him and the second nique for their failure on the Motera Now that the contest will be at best can heal Tim Paine’s January highest scorer Ben Stokes (146). track. “But the unfortunate bit is played with the red ball, he was scars by letting Australia a lucky pas- Not having a second specialist everyone plays along with that asked if the pink ball made it sage to the summit clash with a win. spinner in Motera, didn’t exactly narrative (spinning tracks) and tough for the batsmen, Kohli retort- While a draw always seems a safe make the team management look too keeps making it news till the time ed with a firm no. option in a game like this but Kohli smart, especially after Joe Root it is relevant. And then a Test match “I don’t understand why a ball and coach Ravi Shastri, with their scalped a career-best 5 for 8. happens, if you win on Day 4 or 5, or a pitch, all these things are attacking instincts, wouldn’t like to Jack Leach (16 wickets) has no one says anything but if it fin- brought into focus why don’t we play a defensive game which at done his bit but he does have his own ishes in two days, everyone pounces focus on the fact that batsmen were times can be counter-productive. set of limitations and with his pace, on the same issue,” he said. not skilled enough to play on that India laid a venomous trap on which is on an average 10km less Kohli cited one of India’s loss- pitch properly. It was bizarre display the refurbished Motera and with the than Patel, he is unlikely to always es in New Zealand when the team of batting by both the teams. pink ball, demolished England inside For that, he wouldn’t pull back had the best of times while Ajnkya games such as these where a failure trouble the batsman. struggled on a seaming pitch. He “...It’s not (because) of change two days, messing more with their punches. And on another track that Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara and can leave ‘many a slip between the But he would again play a signif- recalled how it was the batsmen’s in ball-colour. If you make just a ball minds than getting any tangible helps his ‘snipers’ Axar Patel and Shubman Gill have all had only one cup and lip’. icant role on a similar sort of track technique, and not the track, that or a pitch helping the bowler, the help from the track. Ravichandran Ashwin, Kohli would innings of note over three Test While there won’t be any Jasprit and may expect Dom Bess for com- came in for scrutiny. focus, then you are not really read- Axar Patel bowled ramrod love to see an ‘inflation’ in their cur- matches. Bumrah for the final Test, one of the pany. Bess was impressive in the “We lost in ing the game properly in my opin- straight and England had their heads rent cumulative tally of 42 wickets for All Kohli would want is a steady, finest exponents of bowling on sub- opening Test in Chennai but since New Zealand ion. I don’t think the red ball is “spinning” from the start. The ploy the series. if not exceptional performance, in continental tracks, Umesh Yadav, is then, has cooled his heels. on day three going to change that whatsoever.” has worked well for the hosts since With Indian spinners accounting in 36 overs. I Kohli was also asked if it is good the second Test in Chennai. for 49 of the 60 English wickets in the am sure none for the game, from a global fans’ Both Ajinkya Rahane and Zak first three Tests, it was anybody’s of our people perspective, to take undue Crawley felt that the track for the guess as how things will pan out in + .   !  wrote about advantage of home conditions. fourth Test looks “similar” to what the final Test at the Narendra Modi the pitch. It “I would love if you ask this they got in the previous two match- Stadium. was how India question to England, New Zealand es but the red ball which skids less Kohli wouldn’t have any com-      to follow in the bubble, it can get Kohli said for such a policy to played badly in and Australia. This question is off the surface compared to the pink plaints with his spinners, who have very monotonous and it is very dif- succeed, a solid bench strength is New irrelevant to me at this point one promises to make it a better con- delivered what was expected of ndia skipper Virat Kohli feels ficult to keep yourself excited paramount. He was pleased that of time.” test between the two teams. them, but the batting has left a lot to Irotation policy is the way forward about small things,” Kohli said. India do not lack in that aspect. Another question This is a Test match where be desired in the entire series. It’s just in the age of bio-bubbles as men- “I feel any format of the game “Our bench strength becomes thrown at him was England have little to gain save sal- that England have been worse in their tal fatigue caused by restrictive is right place for rotation. No way more important because if you what he thought of a vaging a bit of pride in a drawn series last four innings. quarantines will make it extreme- human being can possibly go on for have guys hungry, ready, who Test match finishing while India have everything to lose. But that is no sound explanation ly difficult for players to stay hun- that many number of games understand where the game is inside two days. Despite being India’s most pro- for Indian batsmen’s failure to dom- gry. throughout of the year. Everyone heading and are brave enough to “We play to lific Test captain in terms of numbers, inate the proceedings in their own England have been following a needs to find windows of having take on opportunities then you can win. People Kohli would be the first one to admit backyard. rotation policy in their ongoing some time off. rotate very easily. should cherish that he hasn’t had the kind of success Rohit Sharma’s 296 runs in three tour of India, something that has “These are the things that need “There are eleven more guys India’s win. Not his illustrious predecessor Mahendra games is 120 runs more than second drawn criticism from legends such to be considered for as long as you who are ready to win a Test match every Test is Singh Dhoni had with regards the best Ashwin (176 runs), who got a as Kevin Pietersen. play in the bubble, outside of that for India, or One-day or T20 and finishing in ICC events. hundred on a difficult Chepauk Kohli, though, is convinced it depends on where you stand phys- that is exactly what we are striving two days. If While this is an ICC event of a track. that as long as players are staying ically more than mentally. But till towards, we have a clear road-map team is play- different kind, no one more than Save Rohit, none of the Indian in bio-secure environments, taking the bubble exists, we need to keep as to where we need to go in the ing bad only Kohli would be itching for a course batsmen have felt too comfortable till intermittent breaks is not a bad the mental factor in the picture as next four-five years, so that our then it happens, correction and build his own lasting now on the turners on offer. idea. well, because mental fatigue would transition is not difficult at all,” he we need to look at things legacy as a captain. Kohli, despite two fifties, hasn’t “The kind of systems you have be a huge, huge factor,” he said. said. objectively.” PTI 4?8'  ) 4  )   SANIA-ANDREJA ENTER QATAR SEMIS 
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