" $ : " * . ; ; ; VRGR '%&((!1#VCEB R BP A"'!#$#1!$"$#$%T utqBVQWBuxy( 012%&0#3!45" %&''%( 0%123 )*+,+-./ *. ' 90860!7$0?"/!5" 0' 704*50$5069!?5!/#5 / 8*!> 5$>#50 "56786/$94>& 7>*06 7/ 045!&0? "5*!04 8468# > *078!04@784 /$5?084 5$74>6> @60&@5? ?04$78?08*/? $704"8 0?7 "57?0"/4 7@"5?0 0"A8B0@&0"0 <6$ -.%/( 00# =) <0 ! 5 0 . " !6 !7 R R !"#$%% & 45&"5678 Telangana also these variants Vehicle Factory (HVF), Avadi. have been found. Also, three The factor which makes tanks s many as 194 persons in others — UK, South Africa and is expected to receive the indent AIndia are infected with Brazil variants are there in the within this financial year before three known strains first found country. But there is no reason March 31. in the UK, South Africa and for us to believe that they are Moreover, within 30 Brazil, but there has been no responsible for the upsurge of months from the date of indent, evidence to show that these the outbreak in some districts HVF Avadi will deliver five pre- new variants are responsible for of Maharashtra and Kerala,” production model tanks to the the upsurge in Covid-19 cases Paul said. 45&"5678 Army for evaluation and for- in Kerala and Maharashtra, He added that the two mulation of General Service said the Union Health Ministry variants have been found in n a boost to the indigenisa- Quality Requirements (GSQR) on Tuesday. India’s three States. “There are Ition in Defence production, for the larger order, they said. The two States account for two variants in Maharashtra the Defence Acquisition Designed, Developed and In a related development, 75 per cent of total active being talked about — N440 K Council (DAC) on Tuesday Manufactured)]. Bharat Forge announced that it Covid-19 cases in the country. variant and E484 K variant. gave the nod for deals worth All these acquisition pro- has received an order from the The Ministry said that a These variants have been over 13,000 crore. This posals worth 13,700 crores Defence Ministry for mine total 187 individuals have been reported in Maharashtra, includes the 8,400 crore con- will be indigenously designed, protection vehicles for the reported infected with the UK Kerala and Telangana,” Paul tract for 118 Arjun Mark-I A developed and manufactured. Army. The deal is 118 crores. strain, six people with South said. main battle tanks. Prime These will include inter-alia The vehicle known as African strain, and one with Reporting only detection Minister Narendra Modi on platforms and systems designed Kalyan M4 is a multi-role plat- Brazilian strain till date. does not lead to any attribution February 14 had handed over and developed by the DRDO. form, designed for quick “Two variants of SARS- for a phenomenon on the the first Arjun tank to the To meet the Atmanirbhar mobility in rough terrain and CoV-2 — N440K and E484K ground because to relate the Army. Bharat goals of the in areas affected by mine and — have been detected in occurrence of a virus mutation Besides this big-ticket item, Government on time-bound Improved Explosive Devices Maharashtra and Kerala, but to change in disease pattern, the DAC chaired by Defence defence procurement process (IED) threats. there is no reason to believe other epidemiological infor- P Minister Rajnath Singh also and faster decision making “It offers best in-class lev- presently that they are respon- mation and clinical informa- ! # approved Nag missile carrier and to systematically work els of ballistic and blast pro- sible for the surge in cases in tion has to be linked to these Namica, Arudhra medium towards reducing the time tection, up to 50kg TNT side some districts in these two mutants, Paul explained, information and as analysed power radars and Armour- taken for capital acquisition, blast or IED, roadside bombs States,” Niti Aayog Member adding, “because otherwise and understood by a very emi- Piercing Fin-Stabilised the DAC also approved that all due to its innovative design, (Health) VK Paul said at a Press these (mutations) happen but nent scientific advisory group Discarding Sabot (APFSDS) capital acquisition contracts built on a flat-floor mono- conference here. they have no influence on the of Indian SARS-CoV-2 125mm practice ammunition. (delegated and non-delegat- coque hull,” a company state- He said that 187 people pandemic.” Genomics Consortium Most of these weapon systems ed) other than design and ment said. The Kalyani M4 have tested positive for the UK He said the behaviour of (INSACOG), we would like to are designed by the Defence development cases shall be successfully completed a series strain of SARS-CoV-2 in the mutations is being constantly underline the fact that we do 45&"5678 ple around the world. Research and Development concluded in two years. of extreme vehicle trials in country so far, while six people and closely watched in the not see attribution of mutant “In addition to India’s med- Organisation (DRDO). The Ministry, in consulta- some of the toughest environ- have been detected with the country and 3,500 strains have strains to the upsurge of the rime Minister Narendra icines and vaccines, the world Giving details here after the tion with the Services and all ments in India, it added. South Africa variant. Also, one been sequenced so far. infection being seen in some PModi on Tuesday hailed the has witnessed the contribution DAC meeting, officials said stakeholders, will come up Bharat Forge and global person has been tested positive “When we are doing districts. But this is work in contribution of traditional of our spices and decoctions as these proposals catered to all with detailed plan of action for aerospace and technology com- for the Brazil variant strain. sequencing, we are looking for progress. Indian medicines in the fight well. Our traditional medi- the three Services. All these achieving the same, they said. pany Paramount Group have “Both the N440K and any abnormal shift in the virus “We will continue to watch against the pandemic. cines have established their approvals are in the highest pri- As regards the Arjun tanks, announced a cooperation E484K variants of SARS-CoV- character. We have been watch- the situation with full respon- He said that the benefits of place in the world,” said Modi ority category of Defence sources said soon after getting agreement to jointly manu- 2 have been detected in ing the mutants. sibility,” Paul said. domestic spices and decoc- during a webinar on Budget for Acquisition viz ‘Buy [Indian- the nod, the Army will now facture armoured vehicles in Maharashtra. In Kerala and “Today, based on the Continued on Page 2 tions have been noticed by peo- health sector. IDDM (Indigenously place the indent with Heavy India.
$ % &# " # # O P 45&"5678 '( ivil Aviation Minister CHardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said the Kushinagar )*# & Airport in Uttar Pradesh has ! " got the necessary clearances ##%& ! " from aviation regulator DGCA # $ 45&"5678 to operate international flights %& ' from the facility. (%) ! court here on Tuesday The Union Cabinet had in $ !"#$ Agranted bail to climate June last year approved the activist Disha Ravi, arrested in Kushinagar airport’s status as connection with allegedly being an international facility, stating '!( involved in sharing a “toolkit” it will offer improved connec- ) on social media related to the tivity to the important ##%& * farmers' protest, saying citizens Buddhist pilgrimage site. &# - & * ' # $ ! #!+ +( are conscience keepers of Capital with the PJF or her. the charge of sedition in the Once this airport begins $ Government in any democra- Further, it observed that case which entails maximum operating international flights, Airport at Varanasi — are prayers at Kushinagar on any the mantra of making UP self- ,( tic nation and cannot be put there was nothing on record to punishment of life sentence. it will become third function- operational in the State while given day. reliant and said a number of behind the bars simply because suggest that the activist sub- She is also booked for the al international facility in the another one is coming up at The announcement comes campaigns had been launched - they choose to disagree with scribed to any secessionist idea offences of criminal conspira- State. Jewar in Gautambudh Nagar. a day after the Yogi to establish the rule of law in the State policies. and there is absolutely no link cy, provoking people to cause “Kushinagar to become 3rd Kushinagar is the mid- Government presented 5.5 the state. He also spoke about The court said the evi- established on record between riot and promoting enmity licensed international airport of point of the Buddhist circuit. It lakh crore budget for the com- the industrial reforms that *+ P dence produced by police her and banned outfit Sikhs for between different groups. UP. Will boost tourism in the has pilgrimage sites in Lumbini, ing financial year. Many devel- make setting up of industry ##%& !$ against Ravi was “scanty and Justice. The Additional Sessions region and facilitate travel on Shravasti, Kapilvastu nearby opment projects, including air- easy in UP and improved con- sketchy” and there was nothing In the 18-page order, Judge said the freedom of Buddhist circuit by providing it. A little farther, it has sites in port, were the special focus in nectivity in schools/colleges . # / on record to establish any Additional Sessions Judge speech and expression includes direct aviation connectivity to Sarnath and Gaya, the UP Finance Minister Suresh by development of digital vil- #*010 direct link between her and Dharmender Rana granted the right to seek a global audi- the city where Lord Buddha Government had said at the Khanna’s outlay. He announced lages to make the youth aware pro-Khalistan activists of relief to Ravi on a personal ence and that there are no geo- attained Mahaparinirvana,” time of granting the interna- 101 crore has been earmarked about education and employ- . /* 'Poetic Justice Foundation' bond of 1 lakh and two graphical barriers on commu- Puri said in a tweet on Tuesday. tional status to the airport. for an upcoming airport in ment scenario in the world. (PJF) and also there was not sureties of the like amount nication and that creation of a At present, two interna- The Central Government Ayodhya that has been named The “Buddhist Circuit” is a L M even an iota of evidence and noted that the 22-year-old WhatsApp group or being edi- tional airports — Chaudhary had also said around 200-300 Maryada Purushottam Shri key pilgrimage destination for L brought connecting the perpe- activist has “absolutely blemish tor of an innocuous Toolkit was Charan Singh International devotees from Thailand, Ram Airport. 530 million practising . - trators of the violence on free criminal antecedents”. not an offence. Airport at Lucknow and Lal Cambodia, Japan, Myanmar, Khanna said that the State Buddhists across the globe, . .M January 26 in the national Ravi has been slapped with Continued on Page 2 Bahadur Shastri International among others, come to offer Government was working on the statement had noted. ' - '# ( +) ' ( ( . , )' Q R & . 45&"5678 The counting of votes was 18 wards in the Rajkot #/# 08 held for 192 seats across 48 Municipal Corporation, 52 * 45&"5678 he BJP on Tuesday put an wards in the Ahmedabad seats across 13 wards in the he sale of Coronil tablets of Timpressive show in elec- Municipal Corporation, for Bhavnagar Municipal TPatanjali will not be akistan Prime Minister tions to six municipal corpo- 120 seats across 30 wards in the Corporation and 64 seats 907#04"/ House session within 13 days. allowed in Maharashtra with- PImran Khan on Tuesday rations of Gujarat, winning or Surat Municipal Corporation, across 16 wards in the Nepal plunged into a polit- out "proper certification", state arrived in Sri Lanka on a two- leading in Jamnagar, 76 seats across 19 wards of the Jamnagar Municipal epal’s Supreme Court on ical crisis on December 20 Home Minister Anil day visit to the country on the Bhavnagar, Rajkot and Surat, Vadodara Municipal Corporation. NTuesday reinstated the dis- after President Bidya Dev Deshmukh said on Tuesday. invitation of Lankan Prime Ahmedabad, and Vadodara. Corporation, for 72 seats across Continued on Page 2 solved House of Bhandari dissolved the House The statement came a day Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. As per the latest data, the Representatives, in a major and announced fresh elections after the Indian Medical Earlier, India allowed a BJP is winning/leading in 451 setback to embattled Prime on April 30 and May 10 at the Association expressed shock plane carrying Khan to fly of the total 575 seats. The Minister KP Sharma Oli, who recommendation of Prime over the “blatant lie of WHO through Indian airspace for Congress has won 44 of the was preparing for snap polls Minister Oli, amidst a tussle for certification” for Coronil which Lanka. Incidentally, Islamabad declared seats so far, the Aam amidst a tussle for power with power within the ruling Nepal Patanjali claims is an evidence- in 2019 had denied permission # # + $ Aadmi Party (AAP), a new his rivals in the ruling com- Communist Party (NCP). based medicine to fight Covid. to Prime Minister Narendra entrant in these elections, made munist party. In his letter recommending While the IMA demanded Modi’s aircraft to enter its air- ' , ! # impressive inroads so far. New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Kejriwal. In a landmark ruling, a President Bhandari to dissolve an explanation from the Union space while travelling to the US The AAP outshone the Party (AAP) claimed to have “The people of Gujarat five-member Constitutional the House, Oli had argued that Health Minister in whose pres- and Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, keeping Indian Congress by winning 25 seats secured 27 seats in the Gujarat wanted an alternative and AAP bench led by Chief Justice he controlled 64 per cent of ence the medicine was The Indian Government sensibilities in mind, Lanka in Surat with the latter failing municipal elections. has emerged as the key alter- Cholendra Shumsher annulled majority in the House, that launched, the World Health had then said Pakistan was cancelled Khan’s scheduled to open its account from the “Heartfelt congratulations native to the present parties. the Oli Government’s “uncon- there was no possibility of Organisation clarified that it deviating from well-established address to its Parliament in municipal corporation. to the people of Gujarat for Now the upcoming assembly stitutional” decision to dis- forming a new Government had not reviewed or certified international practice. India Colombo. Khan is the first BJP president JP Nadda introducing new politics,” election will be only between solve the 275-member lower and that the country needed a the effectiveness of any tradi- had also taken up the denial of foreign head of state to arrive thanked voters in Gujarat for tweeted AAP convenor and Aam Aadmi Party and BJP,” he house of Parliament. fresh mandate of the people to tional medicine for the treat- permission to VVIP flight with in Sri Lanka since the cornoa giving his party their over- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind added. The court also ordered the ensure stability. ment of Covid-19. the International Civil Aviation pandemic last year. whelming support. Government to summon the Continued on Page 2 Continued on Page 2 Organisation. Continued on Page 2 !" # $ !
* /&0708 Shahjahanpur (UP): A girl Lucknow SC Sundriyal told The police said villagers student of a college run by a PTI Tuesday night that the had covered the girl with a sheet readed militant Ingti trust of former Union Minister condition of the girl seemed to and that there was no trace of DKathar Songbijit and 1,039 Chandigarh: Some farmers in using their tractors, prompting Swami Chinmayanand was be stable and that she was her clothes. others belonging to five outfits Haryana destroyed their wheat Haryana BKU chief Gurnam found without clothes and under observation round the The only thing the girl on Tuesday laid down arms crop in protest against the Singh Chaduni to appeal to severely burnt lying along a clock. could recollect while talking to before Chief Minister Centre’s new agriculture laws, them not to take such a step. national highway in The girl had gone to the police personnel was that she Sarbananda Sonowal to return prompting political and farmer Chaduni appealed to them Shahjahanpur district in Uttar college accompanied by her was on the third floor of the col- to the mainstream. leaders to appeal to them not not to take such a step, saying Pradesh, police said on Tuesday. father on Monday. As she did lege building. The militants belong to to resort to such drastic mea- the Centre will not be moved It was not immediately not come out after the classes, The girl was given first-aid People’s Democratic Council of sures. by such measures. clear as to how the BA second- her father started looking for at a Shahjahanpur hospital and Karbi Longri (PDCK), Karbi Some farmers in the state’s “Since the past a couple of year student suffered burns her. referred to King George’s Longri NC Hills Liberation Karnal, Jind and Ambala dis- days, we have been receiving and ended up on the roadside, He was later informed that Medical University (KGMU) Front (KLNLF), Karbi People’s tricts had destroyed wheat reports that farmers are the police said, adding she was she has been found lying along hospital in Lucknow, but her Liberation Tiger (KPLT), Kuki crops over two to four acres of destroying crops. It pains to see not in a state to record her state- the Lucknow-Bareilly National attendants brought her to the Liberation Front (KLF) and their land. this as farmers raise their crops ment before a magistrate. Highway naked and with severe SPM Civil Hospital around 3 United Peoples Liberation In Karnal’s Mundigarhi vil- like their children,” Chaduni According to burns and that she was being am, director Sundriyal said. Army (UPLA). lage, a farmer destroyed his said. Superintendent of Police S taken to a hospital by the “She is having almost 60 Songbijit is the chief of wheat crop on four acres on “Those farmer brothers Anand, the student has suffered police. per cent burns on face, neck, PDCK. He was earlier the Tuesday. The farmer told who are doing this, I want to 60 per cent burns and has The girl’s father said that he ante part of both limbs, chest commander-in-chief of the reporters that he did it in tell them that the government been referred to a hospital in used to bring his daughter to and abdomen. At present, there banned National Democratic protest against the new farm is not going to accept their Lucknow for better treatment. the college once in a week or is swelling in the neck....Her Front of Boroland. laws. demands by such measures. Director of Syama Prasad fortnight and used to wait out- condition seems to be stable at He was involved in sever- Another farmer at Ten to 15 farmers have already Mookerjee Civil Hospital in side till classes ended. the moment. PTI al incidents of massacres, most- Manakpur village, around 3 km committed suicide, when this ly of the people from minori- from Ambala City, flattened his did not move the government, ty communities, in the erst- ' ' wheat crop over one acre. will they agree to the demands ) ! while Bodoland Territorial $ Gurpreet Singh, who want- if crops are destroyed,” Chaduni Area Districts. Songbijit was ' ' $ : ! #!+ ed to destroy the crop over five said in a video message. sidelined after the Ranjan acres, was prevented from Talking to reporters in Daimary faction of NDFB sus- ror-free state. series rifles, 11 M-16 guns and doing so by local BKU leader Bhiwani, Agriculture Minister pended operations. He later “We are giving all possible four LMGs, the Additional Gulab Singh. J P Dalal said, “I don’t think it formed the PDCK in Karbi support to the youths coming Director General of Police Gurpreet told reporters is appropriate. There can be Anglong district. back to the society. We are (Special Branch) Hiren that he was annoyed over the other ways of protest.” Welcoming the 1,040 sur- giving financial help as Chandra Nath said. attitude of the Union govern- Speaking to reporters after # renderers from Karbi Anglong well as logistic support. We A formal peace agreement ment as it was not repealing the the Congress Legislature Party and West Karbi Anglong dis- will continue to do that,” he will be signed by the farm laws. meeting, former Haryana Chief Dantewada: A 20-year-old tricts into the mainstream, added. Government with the insurgent In the past a couple of days, Minister Bhupinder Singh woman Naxal who had surren- Sonowal said his government is The militants deposited grous within the next two days, some farmers destroyed their Hooda also appealed to farmers dered last week allegedly com- working to make Assam a ter- 338 arms, including 58 AK he said. PTI crop on few patches of land not to harm their crops. PTI mitted suicide on Tuesday in a police transit mess in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada dis- like #WHO, #IMA and others trict, a senior official said. $ % &&& will not be allowed in 2 Pande Kawasi allegedly ' ( )'000 Maharashtra,” the minister said. hanged herself in the wash- From Page 1 Yoga guru Ramdev’s room of the women’s guest From Page 1 NCP expelled Prime Minister Oli from the gen- Without naming anyone, Patanjali Ayurved had on house located in the District Oli’s move to dissolve the House sparked eral membership of the Nepal Communist Party Deshmukh said on Twitter that February 19 said the Coronil Reserve Guard (DRG) office protests from a large section of the NCP led by for alleged anti-party activities. it was “highly deplorable” that tablet had received certification premises here, Dantewada his rival Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, also Earlier in December, the splinter group Oli, two senior Union ministers from the Ayush Ministry as a Superintendent of Police a co-chair of the ruling party. one of the two chairmen of the ruling party, as endorsed the drug. medicine supporting COVID- Abhishek Pallava said. As many as 13 writ petitions including the the co-chair. Former prime minister Madhav “The #IMA has questioned 19 treatment as per the WHO’s “She was staying in the one by the ruling party’s Chief Whip Dev Prasad Kumar Nepal was named as the party’s second the said `clinical trials’ of certification scheme. However, room there along with another Gurung were filed in the apex court seeking the chairman. Prachanda is the first chairman of the #Coronil & WHO refuted the Patanjali’s managing director surrendered woman cadre. restoration of the lower house parliament. party. false claims made by #Patanjali Acharya Balkrishna later said Kawasi was a member of Chetna The Constitutional bench comprising The Prachanda-led faction of the NCP and Ayurveda for giving any cer- “We want to clarify to avoid Natya Mandli, a front outfit of Bishwombhar Prasad Shrestha, Anil Kumar main opposition Nepali Congress had been tificate regarding its effective- confusion that our WHO GMP the Maoists, and had surren- Sinha, Sapana Malla and Tej Bahadur KC con- opposing the dissolution of the House, saying ness for #Covid19 treatment,” compliant COPP certificate to dered on February 19,” he said. ducted a hearing on the case from January 17 it was unconstitutional and anti-democratic. The Deshmukh said. Coronil is issued by DCGI, Due to a threat to their lives to February 19. Prachanda-led faction had been holding protest “...Selling of #Coronil with- Government of India” and from ex-colleagues, the surren- Oli, 69, repeatedly defended his move to dis- rallies and public gatherings in various parts of out proper certification from “WHO do not approve or dis- + ' . dered cadres generally prefer to solve the House, saying some leaders of his party the country. competent health organisations approve any drugs”. ) / 012 3 stay in town and in police secu- were attempting to form a “parallel government”. Oli-led CPN-UML and Prachanda-led NCP !0 ) / 4 rity, and two women constables He said that he took the decision as he (Maoist Centre) merged in May 2018 to form 56 5757 were deployed at the deceased’s enjoyed the inherent power as the leader of a a unified Nepal Communist Party following vic- ' $ ( &&& request. Various reasons were 8% 577 9 #!+ guest house, the SP added. PTI majoritarian government. tory of their alliance in the 2017 general elec- attributed to the cancellation. Last month, Prachanda-led faction of the tions. From Page 1 Media reports from Lanka After a vertical split in the ruling party fol- He is scheduled to hold said the Colombo Government best means of imparting and lowing the dissolution of the House, both the extensive talks with President cannot risk its relations with # receiving communication, as factions, one led by Oli and another led by Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Rajapaksa India when it is getting stuck in long as the same is permissible Prachanda, submitted separate applications at and Foreign Minister Dinesh the Chinese debt-trap and under the four corners of law the Election Commission claiming that their Gunawardena during the visit. India being the saviour for the and as such have access to audi- faction is the genuine party and asked to pro- As regards his speech in world for distributing Covid-19 & /// ence abroad,” the court said. vide them the election symbol of the party. Parliament, Khan was report- vaccines. India has recently It said, “Further, since the Meanwhile, the chairmen duo of the rival edly scheduled to address the gifted 5 lakh doses of link with the said toolkit or PJF faction of the NCP, Prachanda and Nepal cel- Parliament on Wednesday on Covishield vaccines to Sri From Page 1 record, I do not find any pal- has not been found to be objec- ebrated their legal victory over Oli. the Pakistan Government’s Lanka. While the order on bail was pable reasons to breach the tionable, mere deletion of the Prachanda and Nepal have reached being pronounced, Ravi was general rule of ‘Bail’ against a WhatsApp chat to destroy the Chitwan — the hometown of Prachanda — to produced before another court 22 years old young lady, with evidence linking her with the address a mass gathering organised by their fac- ) R on expiry of her custodial absolutely blemish free crimi- toolkit and PJF also becomes tion of the NCP on Wednesday. interrogation by police, which nal antecedents and having meaningless.” *+ %, ( )' sought her further custody by firm roots in the society, and While observing that there four days. send her to jail,” the judge said. is nothing on record to suggest () ) From Page 1 As soon as the hearing on The judge reproduced the that the applicant accused sub- The SARS-CoV-2 police plea started, Chief relevant portions of the toolk- scribed to any secessionist idea, From page 1 Genomics Consortium Metropolitan Magistrate it in its order and said that it’s the court said “further, the AAP leader and Delhi (INSACOG) was established Pankaj Sharma, who was perusal revealed that any call prosecution has, except for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in December end for labora- informed about the bail order for any kind of violence is pointing out that will visit Gujarat and hold a tory and epidemiological sur- by the superior court, said “in conspicuously absent. applicant/accused forwarded roadshow in Surat on February veillance of circulating strains view of the bail order, this “In my considered opinion, the toolkit to climate activist 26. of SARS-CoV-2 in the coun- application (seeking further Citizens are conscience keepers Greta Thunberg, failed to point Kejriwal’s visit comes in the try. custody) becomes infructu- of government in any democ- out as to how the light of the party’s surprise per- Stating that a large pro- ous. The application will be dis- ratic Nation. They cannot be applicant/accused gave global formance in municipal elec- portion of the population is posed of post confirmation of put behind the bars simply audience to the ‘secessionist tions in Gujarat. still vulnerable, Paul stressed bail.” because they choose to disagree elements’.” The BJP scored big win in that Covid appropriate behav- The activist appeared with the State policies. The The court said that it was the local polls a day after it won iour like wearing masks, main- relieved after hearing that she offence of sedition cannot be conscious of the fact that it was both the Rajya Sabha seats taining social distancing, hand was granted bail. invoked to minister to the very difficult to collect evidence from Gujarat unopposed. washing and not getting into The Sessions Judge said wounded vanity of the gov- for the offence of conspiracy Congress did not field any mass gatherings should be “considering the scanty and ernments,” the court said. and the investigation was at a candidate for RS elections. followed. sketchy evidence available on The court said the differ- nascent stage and police which ence of opinion, disagreement, is in the process of collecting divergence, dissent, or for that more evidence made a con- matter, even disapprobation, scious choice to arrest Ravi the are recognised legitimate tools applicant accused upon the to infuse objectivity in state strength of material so far col- policies. lected and “now they cannot be “Let noble thoughts come permitted to further restrict the to me from all directions,” the liberty of a citizen on the basis judge quoted from Rig Veda of propitious anticipations”. and said “this 5000 years old civilization of ours has never been averse to ideas from var- ied quarters”. “An aware and assertive citizenry, in contradistinc- tion with an indifferent or docile citizenry, is indis- putably a sign of a healthy and vibrant democracy,” the court said. “The right to dissent is firmly enshrined under Article 19 of the Constitution of India. In my considered opinion the freedom of speech and expression includes the right to seek a global audience. “There are no geograph- ical barriers on communica- tion. A citizen has the fun- damental rights to use the
! " # $ % S ' " (
Q vrq hq iyvurq i 8uhqh Hv h s hq iruhys s 8H`F Q vrpu Gq I % 7ruvq Byhi 7uhh 7huhq Tuhu ahsh Hh t Ir 9ryuv ! hq vrq h Eht h Q hxhuh Gq 9 ! ! Trp %" Ivqh VQ @qv ) 8uhqh Hv h 6DS TVS8C6SB@ s ! @h) 8hyph I u) Gru Xr) Hihv 7 6urqhihq Tu) 7hthy r 7 8urhv 8r hy ) Fuhw hu 9ryuv Uryrur) @Q67Y#&$# !"&$$!& &# ('& !"#!& Gpx Pssvpr) #u Ay Thuh h Tuvt 8r r Ahvhihq Shq Gpx!!% % Uryrur) $!!!"#%##" !"#%### !"#%##$ " !" # $ %, ( ./, 45&"5678 he Aam Aadmi Party 45&"5678 T(AAP) claimed to have secured 27 seats in the Gujarat ( he Crime Branch of Delhi municipal elections on TPolice has arrested two Tuesday. persons, including the presi- “Heartfelt congratulations , dent of Kashmir United Front to the people of Gujarat for organisation, from Jammu in introducing new politics,” 45&"5678 connection with Red Fort riot Arvind Kejriwal tweeted. violence. Kejriwal said that the peo- elhi Chief Minister and The accused have been ple of Gujarat have voted for DAAP convener Arvind identified as Mohinder Singh politics of work as they were fed Kejriwal will hold a road show (45), a resident of Chatta Mill, up by the politics of BJP and on February Satbari, Jammu, and Mandeep 4 Congress. “The people of 26 in Gujarat, Singh (23), a resident of Gole Gujarat wanted an alternative where his Gujral, Jammu. Police said that in the riot case of Red Fort,” the Red Fort and entered the and AAP has emerged as the party regis- they were apprehended with said Anil Mittal, the Delhi monument. key alternative to the present tered impres- the support of Jammu & Police Additional Public Some protesters even parties. Now the upcoming sive gains in Kashmir Police. Relation Officer (APRO). hoisted religious flags on its assembly election will be only the civic body “Mohinder is the presi- Thousands of farmers domes and a flagstaff at the between Aam Aadmi Party polls. dent of Kashmir United Front protesting the Centre’s ramparts, where the national and BJP, he added. In a tweet in Hindi, the organisation and key conspir- new agriculture laws had flag is unfurled on Senior AAP leader and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief ator in the riot case. As per the clashed with the police during Independence Day. Over 500 chief spokesperson Saurabh thanked the people of Gujarat information received, both the their tractor parade on January police personnel were injured Bhardwaj on Tuesday said that for ushering in an era of “new accused persons are active par- 26. Many of the protesters, and one protestor died on that for the first time, the AAP have politics” in the state. ticipants and key conspirators driving tractors, reached day. fought the municipal elections # ' ! #!+ Party leaders said Kejriwal in Gujarat and breached Modi’s will hold a road show in Surat, citadel. “The citizens of Gujarat the AAP. “The party is ahead on 27 Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir and where the AAP has won 27 01 1 are looking for an alternative to “The AAP is at number seats in Surat and hold second Goa. In the recently conclud- seats in the municipal polls. -1 the BJP and AAP has emerged two in Surat which has been a position on 17 seats . Right now ed Gram Panchayat elections in “AAP National Convenor as their first choice. The party BJP stronghold. People are in Surat BJP is in the first posi- Maharashtra, the AAP swept Shri @ArvindKejriwal will visit ( has won 27 seats in Surat so far now seeking change and they tion and they will likely form and won 145 out of 300 seats. Gujarat on 26th Feb, 2021. He and is in second place on 17 are looking in the party as the the municipality there. In the panchayat elections will thank the people of Gujarat seats. key alternative. “But it is also very signifi- of Himachal, Pradesh AAP for believing in AAP’s Model of !2.3 2( Bhardwaj said that AAP is “The setting politics in cant and clear that in Surat the fielded 40 candidates and Development, in a grand Road also in the second position in Gujarat has come to an end. AAP has emerged as the key recorded a historic victory in 36 Show,” a tweet from the official 45&"5678 moted to Additional CP, 45&"5678 Rajkot with 13 seats and with Now the politics of the setting opposition party because we seats. AAP has won one seat of handle of the AAP said. SPUWAC. 16 seats in Ahmedabad. will not work, now the issues of are in the second position,” District Development Council The AAP, which had field- n a major reshuffle, the Delhi R Sathiyasundaram, IPS he Economic Offences Delhi Deputy Chief the public will be discussed. We Bhardwaj said. member in Jammu and ed 470 candidates across six ILieutenant Governor Anil 2009 batch, has been given the TWing (EOW) of Delhi Minister Manish Sisodia said, will raise public issues on the The AAP has proved its Kashmir. Apart from this, AAP corporations, won 27 seats in Baijal transferred police officers charge of DCP, Shahdara on his Police has arrested a 61-year- “People in all the cities of streets as well as in the House,” acceptance among the people won one seat at the District Surat. Its workers celebrated the and ordered new postings for arrival from Mizoram while old person for allegedly cheat- Gujarat are expressing trust in he said. of Maharashtra, Himachal Panchayat election in Goa. poll results by cutting cakes. 16 IPS officers in the national Priyanka Kashyap, the IPS 2009 ing a man by transferring the Capital. batch, has been appointed as shares and causing loss to the According to the order DCP, P&L. tune of 2 crore. !#$ issued on Tuesday, Kime The IPS 2009 batch, Ved The accused has been iden- 2'/' %$ Kameng, the IPS 2003, batch Prakash Surya, the DCP, tified as Pawan Kumar Garg, a has been appointed as Joint Northeast district has been resident of Surajmal Vihar in )234 Commissioner of Police, transferred as DCP, Rasthrapati Delhi and the Director of CPR 45&"5678 sumers, savings are over Rs 68 Security on his arrival from Bhawan while IPS 2011 batch Capital Services Limited. crore annually. By opting for Arunachal Pradesh. Sang Pranab Tayal has been given the According to Dr OP ) ( SES Rajdhani Power roof-top solar, consumers in Morbu Mosobi, the IPS 2003 charge as DCP, Rohini district. Mishra, the Joint BLimited (BRPL) and BSES the commercial category are batch has been promoted as Sanjay Sain, the IPS 2011 Commissioner of Police, EOW, Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) estimated to save around Rs Joint CP, Training. batch has been appointed as a complainant alleged that in discoms have energised a 25.8 crore annually, followed by The IPS 2007, Romil DCP, Northeast district and the year 2009-10 he, along-with record 3,000 plus roof-top solar educational institutions (Rs Baniya has been appointed as Guguloth Amrutha, IPS 2011 his other family members, 45& installations with a connected 23.73 crore) and residential Additional CP, Armed Forces batch, has been given the opened a demat and trading "5678 solar load of 106 MWp. In the consumers (Rs 9.8 crore),” he while IPS 2007 batch, Geeta charge of additional DCP, accounts with CPR Capital next financial year (FY 21-22), added. Rani Verma, has been pro- Shahdara. Services Ltd. he south Corporation will BSES discoms are aiming to According to a BSES “During the course of trad- Tset up 20 WiFi hotspots in energise over 1,000 roof-top Spokesperson “Our Solar City ing of shares, accused Pawan each of 104 wards. The solar connections. initiative is promising to be a Garg has connived with his Standing Committee of SDMC The discom has been a senior BSES official said. biggest category is education- game-changer. Besides pro- 0 nephews and made several has approved the proposal in aggressively promoting roof- An analysis of the data al (43 MWp), followed by com- moting adoption of solar, the misrepresentations to the com- this regard. top solar in South, West, East shows that the highest number mercial (28 MWp), residential initiative is a win-win propo- plainant by transferring his Standing Committee and Central Delhi. The of rooftop solar net metering (23 MWp), industrial (3 MWp) sition for both the consumers 1 shares and bonds without his Chairman Rajdutt Gahlot response to roof top solar net connections are in the domes- and others (3 MWp). In fact, and the discom alike. The solar knowledge and later misap- today said that the scheme will metering has been very incred- tic segment (1805), followed by roof-top solar is a big-hit outreach program is also edu- propriated the proceeds,” said be rolled out under the PM ibly encouraging in the BSES educational institutions (655), among CGHS segments, where cating consumers about the 45&"5678 point on your premise in the the Joint CP adding that a case wani scheme. area. Consumers across cate- commercial establishments around 90 societies and apart- benefits of solar energy while next three years. I have taken was registered and investigation Gahlot said that these gories, including residential, (554), industrial (35) and oth- ment complexes have opted for ensuring strict quality compli- he Dialogue and this pledge today and hope was taken up. hotspots will be set up at educational (and schools) and ers (91). roof-top solar with a sanc- ance of the systems being TDevelopment Commission everyone will do the same,” “During investigation it small shops and general stores. commercial establishments On the other hand, if we tioned load of over 5 MWp. installed. It is also facilitating in association with WRI India Gahlot said. has also come to notice that Local area councillors will have warmed up to rooftop analyse on the basis of ener- “If we analyse the annual various finance options avail- organised the first webinar as The Minister added, “It some forged demat slips were provide proposals regarding solar net metering in big-way, gised solar load, then the savings accruing to the con- able to the consumers.” a part of the Switch Delhi has been a challenging journey also prepared and submitted shops in their respective campaign on ‘encouraging pri- for us to ensure this transition with the Stock Exchange to wards. Shopkeepers will look vate vehicle owners to switch to is smooth. I am happy and carry out the fraudulent trans- after running these hotspots. electric vehicles’. proud to tell you that more actions. Proceeds of the com- He added that people can 4 ( Q6 # R%R Delhi Transport Minister than 7,000 new EVs have been plainants’ shares and bonds use Wifi between 10 minutes Kailash Gahlot delivered the registered in Delhi and a total were misappropriated by the and 60 minutes by paying one keynote address and launched subsidy of around 13.5 Cr on alleged, causing him a wrong- time charge or monthly - - laws will increase hoarding the Switch Delhi pledge to 210 plus approved models have ful loss of to the tune of app. charge. The facility will be /?/ ?0# and inflation,” Singh said, encourage everyone in Delhi to been disbursed as of now.” 2.06 Crores,” said the Joint cheaper than private compa- adding that this law is com- do the same. Aimed at increasing CP. nies’ WiFi facilities, he added. he Sanyukt Kisan Morcha pletely anti-people. “The Switch Delhi pledge, engagement with the public “Pawan Garg was arrested Gahlot said that under the T(SKM), an umbrella body He said that the movement available on and stakeholders to accelerate by the police team and released scheme, connections will be of farmers’ union, organised will continue till the govern- ev.delhi.gov.in/pledge has been EV adoption in Delhi, the on bail as per the order of the provided by the SDMC and the ‘Pagdi Sambhal Diwas’ ment withdraws the black law. launched to cement the com- webinar saw the participation Delhi High Court after fur- shopkeepers will have to buy (Turban Day) on Tuesday at the The anti-farmer law had to be mitment of Delhiites to be a of over 100 EV enthusiasts nishing a personal bond for a routers from sellers autho- protest site near the Mini withdrawn. part of the EV revolution in who came in to listen to two sum of 25,000. Pawan is also rized by the civic agency. Secretariat in Gurugram On Wednesday,’Anti- Delhi and make Delhi the EV discussions - one with experts facing another criminal case “With the scheme, people against Central Government’s Suppression Day’ is announced capital of India. I encourage all from the industry on EV adop- registered at EOW police sta- living in unauthorized colonies three farm laws. in which all-round repression Delhiites to take this pledge if tion in Delhi and the other on tion, which is being investigat- will avail internet facility at low Wearing colourful turbans, of the farmer movement will be you are going to switch to an how youth can drive the EV ed by the Cyber Cell, Dwarka,” rates. The move will also pro- the agitating farmers in opposed. On this day, memo- EV and/or install a charging movement in Delhi. the Joint CP added. vide job opportunities to the Gurugram celebrated the day randums will be given to the people living in unauthorised following a call by the SKM. President at all tehsils and dis- areas. During the Covid-19 The SKM leaders said that trict headquarters. period internet has become a the British Government had On February 26, the con- basic requirement for work enacted anti-farmer laws. In tribution of the youth will be from home and online class- Protest against this, Ajit Singh, respectfully celebrated as Yuva es hence the move will be ben- uncle of martyr Bhagat Singh, 4 Kisan Diwas’. eficial for such people,” he said. had started the peasant move- O# '<P ' 9 ' On this day all the forums The centre launched ment and later that movement ' ) ! =9 # of the front will be run by the the PM wani scheme was named as the ‘Pagdi youth. Youths from different 45&"5678 Government with an aim to Sambhal Jatta’ movement. Singh said that the turban is a mortgaged the peasantry to the states are appealed to reach provide internet connectivity They said that with the symbol of the pride of the bourgeoisie with the three Delhi borders. he Delhi Police’s proposal through Public Data Offices. agricultural laws, the govern- farmer. The farmer, through his blacklaws and with these laws, Also, “MazdoorKisan Unity Tto increase the insurance The scheme aims to not only ment has attacked the turban of hard work, generates food and the peasantry will completely Day” will be celebrated on 27 cover for police personnel, boost the “ease of doing” busi- the farmer. provides food to the whole go into the hands of the bour- January on the Martyrdom raising it from 30 lakh to 78 ness but also will do the “ease SKM President in country. geoisie and the market will be Day of Guru Ravidas Jayanti lakh in case of accidental deaths of living. Gurugram Chaudhary Santokh “The Government has taken over by them. These and Chandrashekhar Azad. and 5 lakh to 28 lakh for those who died a natural death has come into effect from January 26, 2021. 0 ' & As per the agreement between the Delhi Police and Axis Bank, which oversees the Commissioner S N Shrivastava insurance coverage will come 45&"5678 Metro Stations, unauthorised Division Police Officers active- account of the former, “the new had announced a decision in into force from January 26, or re-settlement colonies,” said ly participated in these sessions scheme of enhanced benefits is this regard, saying that “The 2020, the benefits will be of no ith focus to establish Biswal. along with local police and res- scheduled to be implemented insurance cover for suicide help to those who succumbed Wcommunication with the “In these visits police con- idents,” said the PRO. with effect from January 26, victims has also been raised to to Carona last year when it was general public, the Delhi Police ducted various live interactive “To enhance public partic- this year,” said an official from 10 lakh.” at its peak. Week, launched on February sessions in which social, health ipation, live display of police the force. “Though no family wishes Being frontline warriors, as 16, ended on Tuesday. The and cyber issues were explained bands, dog Squads as well as Those becoming perma- to be compensated in financial many as 7,612 police personnel nine ‘Jan Sampark Vahaans’, by experts and awareness about self-defence techniques by nent disabled due to an acci- terms, yet in unfortunate inci- got infected by the virus last during the week moved across women safety & security, gen- Shashakti team were organized. dent will be given financial help dent, a provision of 10 lakh year of which 32 succumbed to the city displaying Delhi Police der sensitisation, ‘Good Touch, The children enjoyed the visit of 78 lakhs while in case of has been made to help the fam- the disease. Delhi Police had Heritage, its good works dur- Bad Touch’ was displayed of Jan Sampark Vahan and partial disability, insurance ily in suicidal cases,” he had said lost 231 of its personnel due to ing Covid-19 pandemic & lock- through folk dance perfor- they were greeted with toffees coverage can go up to 58 lakh. in a statement. natural deaths, 44 to acciden- down and various online ser- mances and Nukkad Naataks,” and chocolates,” said the PRO. However, in the case of natur- In case of the death or per- tal deaths and 14 to suicides. vices available for public. said Biswal. “During the Delhi Police al death/death due to illness, manent disability of the cop, The police have also decid- According to Chinmoy “The birthday celebrations Week, these three Jan Sampark the age limit has been fixed his/her children (12-22 years ed that all its personnel above Biswal, the Public Relation of senior citizens earned pub- Vahans together covered a total upto 65 years. old) will get financial help of 40 years would undergo com- Officer (PRO), Delhi Police, a lic applause. Apart from this, of around 6,000 kms and spent This means that family upto 16 lakhs for continuing pulsory medical checkups, so techno-savvy community several programmes such as about 900 hours in various members of those cops above education , said the order. The that any ailment could be time- policing Liaison Police Officer munity policing and citizen iconic places, malls, universi- magic show, laughter show, parts of Delhi. These Jan 65 years dying natural death or official said that retired police ly diagnosed and treated. It and a lady Public Facilitation centric schemes of Delhi Police. ties, colleges, main markets folk dances, drawing competi- Sampark Vahans proved due to illness will not get the personnel will get the benefit of would enhance health levels of Officer (PFO) were deputed at “During the Police Week, and other high footfall area, tion were organised amid immensely useful in strength- extended insurance benefits the enhanced scheme only if the force. Serious deliberation the Vahan to interact with the From February 16 to 22, these main traffic squares, markets, enthusiastic public participa- ening the bridge between Delhi from the Axis Bank. the pension is credited in the is being done for maintaining public and disseminate infor- vehicles had covered most of schools, major parks, bus tion and entertainment. Police and Delhi citizens,” said Early this year, in January Axis bank account. physical fitness of the police mation about various com- the prominent areas including stands, entrances/exists of District heads and Sub- the PRO. 3, to be precise, Delhi Police However, as the extended personnel, the CP had said. !" # $ #
$ %&' ( ( ( . $ ( ( ( 0CC 88 # + ( +( 45&"5678 knowledge institutions to pro- clean and affordable energy, the + mote the resilience of new and prime minister said India pre- day after the Indian (,-. existing infrastructure systems sented to the world the concept AMedical Association to climate and disaster risks to of International Solar Alliance. (IMA) slammed Yoga Guru ensure sustainable develop- He said the cost per unit of Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali’s claim Vardhan in whose presence the ment. solar power was very little in that its herbal Coronil tablets medicine was launched recent- He hailed the role played by India. However, it was still a are effective against the Covid- ly. the IITs in developing technol- great challenge to reach it to 19 virus, Prime Minister The WHO had clarified ogy to battle COVID-19, and people’s homes. Narendra Modi on Tuesday that it has not reviewed or cer- said the hallowed institutes “Can you do something hailed the contribution of tra- tified the effectiveness of any should now work fast on find- about reaching solar cookers to ditional Indian medicines in traditional medicine for the New Delhi: Warning against “Climate change is a major ing futuristic solutions to other homes using ‘chulha’ (earthen the fight against the pandem- treatment of Covid-19. the dangers of climate change challenge as natural disasters health care problems. ovens),” he asked. ic. Meanwhile, Union Health and natural disasters like the destroy infrastructure. India “You represent the aspira- He said before the coron- He said that the benefits of Secretary Rajesh Bhushan at a one in Uttarakhand recently, drew the attention of the world tions of 130 crore people of avirus struck people used to domestic spices and decoc- press conference said that a Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the issue of disaster man- India,” he said, while address- keep only medicines at their tions have been noticed by peo- total of 1,17,54,788 Covid-19 Tuesday asked the IITs to devel- agement. ing the convocation virtually. homes. ple around the world. In his address, PM Modi enhanced budget allocated for vaccine doses have been op disaster resilient infra- “You can see what hap- Noting that the needs and “Things have changed. “In addition to India’s med- lauded the efforts of the the health sector by the Centre administered in the country till structure that can withstand pened recently in Uttarakhand. aspirations of the 21st century They now keep machines that icines and vaccines, the world Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & for this financial year. 1 pm Tuesday, with 1,04,93,205 their effects. We should focus on developing India have changed, Modi said measure blood pressure, has witnessed the contribution Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha “The budget allocated for getting the first dose and Addressing the 66th con- disaster resilient infrastructure IITs also need to transform machines that measure blood of our spices and decoctions as and Homoeopathy (AYUSH). the health sector now is extra- 12,61,583 being given the sec- vocation of IIT (Kharagpur), that can withstand natural dis- from being just Indian Institutes oxygen. A huge market has well. Our traditional medi- “Our network of AYUSH ordinary. It shows our com- ond dose. the oldest of Indian Institutes asters,” he said. of Technology to Institutes of emerged for personal health cines have established their has done excellent work in the mitment to this sector. He said that 12 States and of Technology, he gave the The Prime Minister Indigenous Technologies. care equipment,” he said while place in the world,” said Modi ‘Corona era’. The infrastructure COVID19 pandemic has Union Territories, including students the mantra of “Self-3” referred to the global Coalition “You have to become star- speaking about research and during a webinar on budget of AYUSH has been useful taught us a lesson to be pre- Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, “self-awarness, self- confidence for Disaster Resilient tups to bring about a change in innovation in the field. implementation to the health not just for human research but pared to fight similar chal- Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and and selflessness” in order to Infrastructure (CDRI), which the lives of people. You have to He said IIT students can sector. also for immunity and scientific lenges in the future,” said Modi. Odisha, have administered first become startups for bringing he announced at the UN work on Self 3—self-aware- make use of PM Research The Prime Minister’s research,” he said. The IMA on Monday took dose of COVID-19 vaccine to about a change in the lives of Climate Action Summit in ness, self-confidence and self- Fellow Scheme and the Startup remark comes in the backdrop “The country needs well- strong exception to the “bla- more than 75 per cent of the people. 2019. lessness. You should recognise India Mission for idea incuba- of amid the controversy sur- ness centres, district hospitals, tant lie of WHO certification” registered healthcare workers, He also spoke of the need The CDRI envisages part- your potential and move for- tion. rounding Patanjali’s claim that critical care units, health sur- for Patanjali’s Coronil tablet, while 11 states and UTs, includ- for making available safe, nership of national govern- ward, move ahead with full The Prime Minister spoke its Coronil tablets are effective veillance infrastructure, mod- which the company claims is an ing Karnataka, Telangana, affordable and environment ments, UN agencies and pro- confidence, move ahead with about the Government liberal- against the COVID-19 virus. ern labs and telemedicine. We evidence-based medicine to Delhi, Punjab and Chandigarh, friendly energy to people grammes, multilateral devel- selflessness,” he told the stu- ising regulations on geospatial Patanjali had claimed that its have to work at every level,” fight Covid-19. The IMA also have administered the first through initiatives like the opment banks, financing mech- dents. data to allow private companies product is the “first evidence- Modi added. demanded an explanation from dose to less than 60 per cent of International Solar Alliance. anisms, private sector, and Underscoring the need for to conduct survey. PTI based medicine for corona”. Modi also hailed the Union Health Minister Harsh healthcare workers. 42#"25 ' +!2# P +/ 8 ) 45&"5678 AIKCC has urged the com- 617 mittee to ensure MSP for all he Supreme Court- Varieties of Cereals, restruc- Tappointed expert commit- turing the farm sector with tee on Tuesday held discussions integration, technology and with representatives of the All market access, scrapping of lndia Kisan Coordination the ECA or define the regula- Committee (AIKCC) and tor as (Who will determine the sought their viewpoints on the Base price of Horticultural farm legislations. This was the produce) EC ACT 2020, regu- 12th round of meeting of the lator for Commodity trading ( committee members with NCDEX, MCX), and mutual- stakeholders engaged in the ly agreed Remunerative Price 45&"5678 IEDs are part of a low cost agriculture sector. In December Framework in a fair and trans- tactic in use by the Maoists to last year, a delegation of farm- parent manner. The AIKCC he 45th Battalion of the target the security forces in ers led by AIKCC met members have advocated pri- TIndo-Tibetan Border Police their operational areas and Agriculture Minister Narendra vatization of mandis or mandi (ITBP) recovered two convoy movement. Singh Tomar to extend support reform to ensure better price Improvised Explosive Devices The Maoists, mostly based to the farm laws. for farmers and technology (IEDs) in a series circuit near in the jungles of the affected 45&"5678 The meeting came about driven farm sector. Dhanora, Narayanpur, States, illegally source ammo- ( even as the agitating farmers’ According to the agricul- Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. Both nium nitrate and detonators he Ministry of Housing unions observed ‘pagdi samb- ture ministry, many farmer the IEDs were defused on the often used for carrying out Tand Urban Affairs & / hal divas’, have asked support- groups which presented views spot by the paramilitary per- controlled blasts for mining (MoHUA) on Monday 0& 1 ers across the globe to wear a before the committee have sonnel. purposes. approved construction of green pagri/dupatta and post pitched for a legal guarantee for Of the two recovered The IED tactic has also 56,368 houses under Pradhan their pictures on social media procurement at MSP even IEDs, one was a pressure been gaining currency in the Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban ries to ensure 100% comple- with the hashtag ‘Go green for though most of them are sup- cooker bomb and the other Jammu and Kashmir theatre (PMAY-U). These houses are tion and delivery of PMAY-U farmers’ and decided that five portive of the new farm laws. one concealed the explosives where a host of Pakistan- proposed to be constructed houses to all its eligible bene- farmers from each Uttar Some of the groups have sought and the detonator in a pipe sponsored terror groups are under various verticals of ficiaries within the mission Pradesh village will fast for the price to be decided on the type casing, ITBP spokesper- seeking to exploit these crude PMAY-U Mission. The deci- period. eight hours daily, basis of son Vivek Pandey said. bombs to target the security sion was taken at the 53rd He urged the states/UTs to The committee members comprehensive cost. The com- While the pressure cook- forces and IEDs are being Central Sanctioning and ensure 100 percent completion requested the participating mittee has last held discussions er IED weighed about 5 kg, recovered almost on a daily Monitoring Committee meet- and delivery of PMAY-U hous- office bearers of AIKCC to give with officials of ministry of the pipe bomb concealed basis from various districts in ing which 11 states and union es to all its eligible beneficia- their detailed views on the agriculture, consumer affairs, approximately 12 kg explo- the Valley. Amid the tight territories attended. ries within the Mission period. three laws -- The Farmers’ food processing and procure- sives. Both the IEDs were security grid on the ground in The construction of The participating States/UTs Produce Trade & Commerce ment agencies such as FCI recovered and destroyed near the Valley, IEDs are relatively PMAY-U houses are in various were also directed to use the (Promotion and Facilitation) and NABARD. Pingunda Nalla, 4.1 km from easy for the terrorists to plant stages. As of now, more than 73 online mechanism (MIS) for Act, 2020, The Farmers The committee has, so far, Dhanora on Narayanpur- against the security forces, lakh houses have been ground- proper implementation and (Empowerment and heard views of stakeholders Orchha road. officials added. ed and nearly 43 lakh have monitoring of the Mission. Protection) Agreement on including farmer groups from been completed, the ministry Mishra also reviewed the Price Assurance and Farm across the country who have said. progress of Light House Services Act, 2020 and not participated in the ongoing “Let’s get Projects (LHPs) and Essential Commodities agitation at Tikri Borders, into the mode Demonstration Housing (Amendment) Act, 2020.”All Amul and ITC. of implemen- Projects (DHPs). the participating office bearers Thousands of farmers, tation and exe- Prime Minister Narendra of All lndia Kisan Coordination especially from Punjab, cution,” said Modi on 1 January laid the Committee gave their detailed Haryana and parts of Uttar Durga Shanker foundation stones of Light views, suggestions and sub- Pradesh, have been camping at Mishra, secre- House Projects. Under this missions on the three Farm Delhi’s borders for nearly three tary, MoHUA. project the houses are being Acts, before the Committee,” months now seeking repeal of He urged the constructed at Lucknow, the committee said in a state- the new legislations and a legal states and Ranchi, Rajkot, Agartala, ment. guarantee of the minimum union territo- Chennai and Indore. In its submission, the support price (MSP) system.
Janasanyog /CF/5277/20 !" # $ 2
5 / ' # : @) Chikkaballapur: At least five (Central Range) M. tims and assured strict action. persons were killed and one Chandrashekhar told reporters “The death of six people Puducherry: Outgoing Chief ment for toppling a democra- received severe injuries in a sus- that the Chikkaballapur police near the village of Hirenagavalli Minister of Puducherry and tically elected, secular govern- pected gelatine explosion at a had conducted a search oper- in Chikkaballapur, which killed :9 P2 senior Congress leader, V ment. The people of quarry site in Hirenagavalli ations of this unit twice, first on six people, is a shock. Narayanasamy said that tons of Puducherry will teach the mur- hamlet bordering February 7 and second search Information has been obtained Bharuch: Two workers died, 23 money and Central agencies derers of democracy a lesson. Chikkaballapur and Bengaluru led by SP K. Mithun just 10 or from the District Ministers were injured and five were still were used by the Union Q: If the Congress led in the wee hours of Tuesday 12 hours prior to this and senior officials, who have missing after a massive fire Government led by the BJP to combine returns to power in morning, police said. incident. been instructed to conduct a erupted following an explosion topple the secular Government the next elections, will you be Hirenagavalli is a small “Our prima facie investi- thorough investigation and at a chemical factory in the led by him in Puducherry. He the Chief Minister again? hamlet in Chikballapur taluk in gations reveal the mine owners take stern action against the Bharuch district of Gujarat on was speaking to IANS in a tele- A: I am a Congressman Chikballapur district of seem to have hired inexperi- guilty,” Yediyurappa said on early Tuesday morning, police phonic interview. first and a Congressman last. I Karnataka. It is located 86 kms enced people in handling Twitter. said. Q: You resigned as the don't think that power is the from tech hub Bengaluru. explosive material to dispose ( D He added, “A high-level The incident took place at Chief Minister of Puducherry gelling force for me and I am According to the police off 'excess' materials in their * ! #!+ investigation into the disaster United Phosphorus Limited''s on Monday, what was the rea- always a party man and accept the deceased were identified as possession. In a hurry they is underway and strict action plant in Jhagadia GIDC indus- son for that? any responsibility which is engineer Umakant, security have tried to dispose it off and were still on the investigation as these are illegally held explo- will be taken against the guilty.” trial area, said inspector P H A: Tons of money and bestowed upon me. My point guard Mahesh, billing clerk led to the accident,” he and now this incident has sives. This will be dealt with by “Pained by the loss of lives Vasava of the local police sta- Central agencies were used by is that bringing back a Murali, computer operator said. taken place,” he said. law, strict action will be taken,” due to a mishap at tion. The fire started after a blast the Union government led by Congress-led combine is my Gangadhar and one Abhi, all He added that the police While Karnataka Health he said. Chikkaballapur in Karnataka. around 2 am, he said. the BJP to topple the democ- first priority and we will come- working in Sri Bhramaravasini had already picked up a person Minister K. Sudhakar said that Prime Minister Narendra Condolences to the bereaved While local sources said it ratically elected government of back to power in right earnest. stone crusher plant in after search operations on the quarry was storing gelatin Modi and Chief Minister B.S. families. Praying that the was a boiler blast, the police offi- Puducherry led by secular Q: You were on a collision Chikkaballapur. February 7, who sells explosive sticks illegally. “There is no Yediyurappa offered condo- injured recover quickly,” the cial did not specify and said forces. This is real subversion course with Kiran Bedi, former Inspector General of Police materials in this region. “We question of protecting anyone, lences to the families of the vic- Prime Minister tweeted. IANS probe was on. The factory made of democracy and BJP has Lieutenant Governor of chemicals used in the pharma- proved time and again that it Puducherry but when your ceutical industry, sources said. does not have any respect for government was to face the & & 8 9 R “Two bodies have been the people's mandate and floor test in the House, the 9$*# found so far from the debris democracy. Union government removed inside the factory. Search is Q: The 2021 assembly elec- her and gave charge to the #/# 08 In a video of his speech told his constituents that the spokesperson S Chaitanya . underway for five workers who tions are around the corner, as Telangana Governor, why was made in Lok Sabha on local administration was “block- declined to comment on the are still missing,” inspector a senior Congress leader and it so? ystery deepened over the September 19, 2020 that sur- ing” him in doing justice to them investigations. “We cannot say Vasava said. former CM, what's your take A: Yes ,we were fighting Mcircumstances leading to faced on Tuesday, Delkar had and the officials were trying to anything at this stage. 9 As many as 23 other work- on the elections? against the over indulgence of the death of seven-time Lok alleged that he was “harassed” “foist” false cases against him Investigations are in progress,” ers were injured in the fire and A: The secular combine of Lieutenant Governor Hon. Sabha member from the Union and “insulted” by the local UT and that the local officials were Chaitanya said. nine of them were hospitalized, Congress and DMK is well Kiran Bedi in the affairs of the Territory of Dadra and Nagar administration. acting at the behest of “some top Meanwhile, the B* he said. The blast was so pow- poised for a landslide victory in government and had petitioned Haveli Mohan S Delkar, even as “During the last four people”. Delkar had also spoken Maharashtra Congress on erful that it was heard a long dis- the next assembly elections the Union government sever- his body was handed over to his months of Corona period, some about his plans to tender his res- Tuiesay demanded the BJP’s Thiruvananthapuram: tance away, the inspector said. which are around the corner. al times. Unfortunately all of family members after a post- officials – with an intention to ignation as the MP during the role in Delkar’s suicide. “Will Around 92 CPM members in Around 15 fire tenders were BJP and its coalition does not that fell on deaf ears and the mortem at the state-run JJ harass and malign me-- tried following Parliamentary ses- soon call on Hon'ble HM Thiruvananthapuram on rushed to the spot and the fire have the grassroots support in government at the Hospital here. foist false cases against me. sion. The preliminary investi- Maharashtra Tuesday joined the BJP in the was brought under control by this state and people are really Centre did not pay heed to our A day after Delkar was They also curtailed my freedom gations had d that Delkar had @AnilDeshmukhNCP with a presence of Union Ministers 6.30 am, he added. PTI angry at the central govern- pleas. IANS found hanging in a hotel in the and prevented me from helping committed by hanging himself demand to investigate the role of Prahlad Joshi and V. Marine Drive in south Mumbai, my constituents during the in the hotel room. His body was BJP in the death of Dadra Nagar Muraleedharan, the lone available pointers suggested that Covid-19 period. I was openly found in the hotel on Monday Haveli MP Mohanbhai Delkar,” Keralite in the Union he was under some duress that insulted on the UT formation room. Maharashtra Congress Cabinet. might have driven him to take day ceremony. As the local elect- Delkar’s body was subse- Spokesperson Sachin Sawant Among those who joined the extreme step. ed representative, I was denied quently been taken to JJ Hospital tweeted. the BJP included five women The Mumbai police are cur- my right to address my con- where after a post-mortem, his On his part, Deshmukh and local leader M. rently examining the suicide stituents on that day. I am yet to viscera has been preserved for offered condolences on the pass- Prabhakaran, a former note left by Delkar —written in receive a reply from the admin- histopathological examination to ing of Delkar and termed the lat- Kovalam panchayat president. Gujarati on his official letter istration as to why I was denied ascertain the exact cause of the ter’s death as ‘very shocking.’ The membership was head as an MP – which they permission to my constituents. death. Later, his mortal remains “The news of the demise of handed over to these new found in the room of Sea Green During the last four months, I were handed over to his family Mohan Delkar, seven time MP members by Joshi, who was in Hotel along the Sea facing am constantly being harassed members to be taken to Silvassa from Dadra Nagar Haveli Lok the state capital to inaugurate Marine Drive in south Mumbai, and insulted in a conspiratorial for the last rites. Sabha constituency, commit- the election campaign office of where he had checked into on manner,” Delkar said in Lok While confirming that ting suicide at a hotel in Mumbai the state BJP. Sunday. Sources said that the Sabha speech. Delkar’s body had been handed is very shocking. May God The members belong to the investigators were taking the In another video released in over his family, Mumbai’s grant his soul eternal peace,” Panavilla and Nellikunnu local assistance of a language from August-September last year, Deputy Commissioner of Police Deshmukh had tweeted on committees in the Kovalam Silvassa to decipher the letter. Delkar is understood to have (operations) and police Monday night. Assembly constituency. IANS - ?O ' ? #++ Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister such a situation, effective communication Yogi Adityanath's flagship programme for has an effective tool in helping them over- women, 'Mission Shakti', is all set to enter come these situations.” Bengaluru: Thousands of teachers, staff managements. its second phase. All the district magistrates A special social behavioural change and heads of private schools across The rally by nearly 50,000 people have been asked to prepare a roadmap for communication module has been prepared Karnataka on Tuesday staged a massive from the railway station to Freedom the next one year to continue the mission and public awareness programmes will be rally in the tech city against the State Park in the city centre blocked the 2- even after April 2021 and hand it over to conducted in March through this module, Government's recent order to reduce km road and disrupted traffic for the Women Welfare Department by March he added. The theme for March for fees by 30 per cent due to the Covid- hours. As hundreds of private and 31. Mission Shakti will be 'Social and behav- 19 pandemic disrupting classes. unaided schools across the southern Under the campaign, about 7.06 crore ioural change in communication in women “We have staged a rally in the city state remained shut for over 10 months people have been made aware of women's and girls'. Under this, women and children for the state government to reconsid- since April 2020 due to the Covid- issues, including more than 4.27 crore will be made aware of the role of effective er its order to reduce the tuition fee by induced lockdown and restrictions on women and over 2.78 crore men. Manoj communication in the fight for their 30 per cent, as we are unable to run resuming classes to check the virus Kumar Rai, director, Women Welfare rights. A positive environment will be cre- schools and pay salaries to teachers and spread, they could not collect tuition Department, and nodal officer, Mission ated in the society to overcome the con- other staff,” said a member of the and other fees from the Shakti, said, “Women and girls still suffer servative beliefs through social behaviour Karnataka private unaided school students. IANS discrimination and gender inequality. In change in communication. IANS @# 9 !#= $ 2 ' AB Gangtok: In the light of post four Covid Resource Centers Covid scenario an unique ini- are being opened in four BUDGAM: The Director tiative “Udbhav” was launched schools of Sikkim. Tourism Kashmir, Dr G N Itoo for school going children in MLA of Soreng, Aditya along with District Development Sikkim on Tuesday. Golay Tamang, was of the view Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, The project was launched that this programme shall Thiruvananthapuram: The Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza on in 10 schools of Sikkim with focus on the development of Covid test positivity rate (TPR) Tuesday visited tourist resort the association of Education life skills and the mobilization in Kerala on Tuesday continued Doodhpathri, to review the pre- holders and till date 42 sugges- Department, Govt. of Sikkim and involvement of teachers , to remain under 6 per cent with paredness amid upcoming tions have been received from and Alkem Foundation and students , parents, communi- 4,034 people testing positive tourist season. different corners. Sulabh School Sanitation Club. ties, governments and institu- after 69,604 samples were The Director during the He said for speedy dispos- The aim of this project is to tions to work together to sent for testing in the past 24 visit convened a meeting of al and consensus on suggestions ensure that all students con- improve hygiene, water and hours. concerned officers to review a committee consisting of Chief tinue their studies in a safe and sanitation conditions in the State Health Minister K.K. the status of implementation of Town planner as its Chairman healthy environment. identified schools of Sikkim. Shailaja said 4,823 people Draft Master Plan designed and and member, besides ADC, While launching the cam- Rupak Roy Choudhury, turned negative, taking the prepared for beautification and CEO of Doodhpathri paign at Govt Sec School, National Coordinator, Sulabh total cured people in the state facelift of this beautiful tourist Development Authority, SDM Chakung, West Sikkim , Wash in School Program to 9,81,835, while 54,665 con- resort. Khansahab and AD Tourism as Sikkim’s Education minister opined that it’s time to plan and tinue to remain Covid positive. He said the Master Plan its members will sit and exam- Kunga Nima Lepcha said , due prepare for the immediate The day saw 14 Covid drafted in the year 2011 remains ine the status of to collective efforts of Sikkim future and Project Udbhav deaths, taking the total death unimplemented due to certain suggestions/objections received government and its residents, would try to harp on the fact toll in the state to 4,119. reasons, however for its speedy so that a concrete action plan is Sikkim is still free from the that schooling is not equivalent Across the state there are implementation we have put it drafted for speedy action and dangerous corona virus to merely learning, but encom- 2,35,225 people under obser- in public domain for sugges- implementation of master plan G.P Upadhay,Additional passes a social space, a social vation at various places which tions/objections from all stake- recommendations. Chief secretary,Education process, to learn to live, think includes 8,083 in hospitals. Department Govt of ,Sikkim and act for one’s self and the There are 372 hotspots in the said that under this project collective good. PNS state. IANS !" # $ 3
. ; : " * ; ; 78396 !!9: # ! ' ) < ( 3 "$%&5&$ R% 4 $ S 8)$ % ( < < ( . ' $ + @ A + % , # - . 8 $ , O B $ # < 8 O ome questions on disen- # S gagement from the Line of % Actual Control (LAC) ( need to be asked again: SWhy did India withdraw from < 8)$ the commanding heights on ! , Kailash range without quid pro , A C $ quo like Return Status Quo Ante (RSQA) April 2020 integrally ( linked with withdrawal from Depsang and instead settle for + vacation from just north-south P Q ( banks of Pangong Tso? The answer was located in Northern # ( ( Army Commander Lt Gen YK Joshi’s interviews last week; the % details follow. For a year now, C India has been claiming it has the + skill and tenacity in high-altitude warfare, including Siachen, whereas the People’s Liberation D ! %S Army (PLA) — which perhaps for the first time had occupied E + ( posts on Kailash range since ) 565- # : D S ( 1962 — does not have similar tal- ents. China has imposed addi- ongoing three Ds — cussion on other friction aration at Galwan, Ghogra- PF Q tional deployment costs of 1,000 Disengagement, De-escalation points is included. Assuming Hot Springs, Demchok and 0 + crore, excluding 20,000 crore in and De-induction. In the past, Lt Gen Joshi has been quoted Depsang. At Galwan, Indian % emergency operational acquisi- contradictory information accurately, the Kailash trump troops were pushed back two- ! S ( tions, which is a godsend as in would be leaked by the card has already been played and-a-half km from their tradi- normal course, the transactions Government and military offi- as quid pro quo for Fingers. He tional patrolling point No 14 O + < + O , % would not have materialised. cials even as independent jour- said no land was ceded to and a buffer zone created. , To recap: Under the shadow nalists claimed they had their China, presumably referring to China regards Depsang a lega- < $ S of COVID-19 pandemic, China own sources, all of which led the Pangong lake sector and cy dispute and the absence of , O $ + diverted the PLA on training in to mammoth confusion. Last not across the intrusion sites. eyeball confrontation may prob- ! 0 + C Xinjiang to intrude at multiple week Lt Gen Joshi, who was The field is still wide open — ably preclude its inclusion from places from Depsang to pilloried over last year’s mul- with India’s core concerns a friction point. But it is of the Demchok across 300 km of east tiple intrusions, explained how "5*!04 8!>' located at Galwan, and highest strategic sensitivity for # + Ladakh. India looked like a tube- the disengagement deal came 7578 75! Depsang apparently left in a India’s defence of the 8)$ S light bereft of counter-intrusion about following an audacious limbo without the towering Karakoram range and an offen- D $ ( contingencies. China pushed the tactical operation by stealth to !?05 8$ Kailash heights available as a sive towards Aksai Chin; and of LAC westwards to its 1959 claim seize strategic heights on bargaining chip. This round is vital strategic import for China 8)$ + line, establishing a buffer zone at Finger 4 and on Kailash range !54!88A8@'>? win-win for both India — with for similar reasons. India could Galwan and refusing to discuss on August 29/30 to turn the 84"80E!"5'54$5 the vacation of Fingers — and likely be left with China Depsang. The Galwan clash and tables on the PLA. That these >'75 China — securing removal of ensconced along its 1959 claim 4!"# an Indian coup de main in that operations were on the Indian tanks and troops from Kailash line, buffer zones predomi- order froze and nudged disen- side of the LAC does not 90?09>?0# range. But using the Ace of nantly on India’s territory, stale- gagement which secured an diminish their brilliance. ?04 504"04 Spades in the first move is a big mate at Depsang, no RSQA Indian vacation from dominating Elaborating, Lt Gen Joshi gamble though Lt Gen Joshi April 2020, de facto loss of ter- heights on Kailash range over- said placing tanks at Rezangla >''54!8A5 said it is not advantage in per- ritory and most importantly col- looking Chinese garrisons at and Rechinla on Kailash range >&0?"!09!08 petuity. He called the entire lapse of peace, trust and tran- Moldo and Spanggur lake. As in was the game-changer into episode — Indian seizure of quility along the border, the the first disengagement, it is reviving stalled talks and forc- $784F04">'A806 Kailash heights and the PLA’s bedrock of sound and stable advantage China. Beijing has ing the PLA to withdrawing !?05 8$8#*>? withdrawal from Fingers as a bilateral relations. China, on the imposed economic costs, trans- from Finger 4 to beyond loss of face for China which other hand, wants decoupling of forming the LAC into LoC. While Finger 8. He noted that the '>?$7840'>? has annoyed the Chinese. border dispute from bilateral India has politically withstood withdrawal plan was in writ- !8#860??50!>4! The resumed dialogue on relations. Depsang will prove to China’s bullying, the perception in ing for the first time and that Saturday ended not in a written be a test case. the neighbourhood about India’s the talks would resume. agreement but a joint statement (The writer, a retired Major ability to be a net security provider To be clear, details of with- to “push for a mutually accept- General, was Commander, has been cast in doubt. drawal on the south bank are able resolution of remaining IPKF South, Sri Lanka, and Still the Government has to not as specific as on the north issues so as to jointly maintain founder member of the Defence be congratulated for providing, bank. In the written agree- peace and tranquility in border Planning Staff, currently the for the first time, critical opera- ment, no mention is made of areas”. Key questions remain: Integrated Defence Staff. The tional information about the RSQA April 2020 though dis- Final disposition of troop sep- views expressed are personal.) $$6 $'$$& 4$'6 SOUNDBITE +* # # 0 Sir—There is no point in not reopening schools. There is no substitute for classroom ) & 8 learning and online education system has several drawbacks. All States must take a & - cue from Uttar Pradesh (UP) which has taken the lead in announcing the reopen- Q ; ' $ ing of schools for younger students of class- - es one to five. The UP Government has said $ ) .- .:<#00%#3# schools can open from March 1, and also * S + , % issued a set of guidelines. K! -./ 0 1 P & - While parents are worried, they must - Q 4 567 also understand that staying at home is no - $ solution. However, it is on the part of & - schools and colleges to ensure that social # % . . distancing is followed and the students are . * - . made to sit at a safe distance from each $>A8"-(+ F . other inside classrooms. Further, the school 8 8 . # + ( administration should distribute soft dis- # 9 ! . posable cotton masks to each student . $>A8"- .1).# P Q % daily and must place sanitising machines ! 8 # .. . ' $ K$ !- outside the entrance and exit of the class- #. ! - -9/9 * es and at the main entrance of the school. ! $>A8" 8 Staying away from school for long will . =#0 8#1:& . 8 make the students lethargic and create sev- eral psychological disorders, especially % .E among the young students. They will parties like RLD, SP and BSP having quite the fourth place in the State civic polls is ( ( # ( develop the habit of staying at home and significant base among the voters, the AAP a reflection of the anti-Centre mood that . 8 not going to schools which would prove venturing into UP elections might prove has gripped the farming community. For : 4 + ; counterproductive to their mental and to be a misadventure for the party. farmers, the Centre means Narendra physical development in the long run. 1. , ; For the AAP, unlike Delhi, it won’t be Modi and the BJP again means Narendra K? ! Students in the age group of three to 10 a plain contest but a fight where religion, Modi. On the other hand, the poor show , years will develop fear psychosis and will caste, traditional loyalties and other fac- of the SAD is attributed to its past alliance . < % S avoid going to school. They will try their with the BJP. tors will play a crucial role. The AAP made best to make excuses and then parents will up its mind to contest the elections in UP The voters were reluctant to believe understand the importance of early reopen- both had “really” parted ways. For the . last year itself. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister & ing of schools. Manish Sisodia had previously targeted the Congress, the massive victory is satisfying ( P Senthil | Mumbai UP Government regarding the state of in the sense that there has been no anti- < incumbency in the State and it remains the Q education in UP. In December last year, %(+ ! S Sisodia conducted a debate programme strongest political party in Punjab. Captain Sir —This refers to the editorial ‘Harvesting :3&: 91&: titled ‘State of Education—Kejriwal’s Delhi Amarinder Singh, always seen as his own ( votes’ (February 23). In the last three KA 9 , Model versus Yogi’s UP Model’ in man, has strengthened his position in the Assembly elections in Delhi, the AAP has State though there was a palpable local- proved its mettle even as there was a strong Lucknow. But the AAP must remember that the BJP will leave no stone unturned level dissent against him. The BJP should & .. " # ( BJP wave across the country. Now the AAP think fast to even things even things out. B-0 is looking to expand its base to Uttar to fight anti-incumbency and win the 2022 O It has lost ground in districts considered % ( . . Pradesh, Uttarakhand and other States rid- UP elections. O ( Nischai Vats | Sultanpur its bastion in Punjab. . ing on the farmers’ protest. But the party | Akola , Ganapathi Bhat must remember that the politics of UP is >S entirely different and winning the western Sir —The BJP has never been a consider- ' @ region is the toughest nut to crack. With 4 able force on its own in Punjab. But still %#11#01.9&.:##;<=&%/ .= K0 # !" # $ 9
. ; : " * ; ; FIRSTCOLUMN = : 8;78!9: :46 7 $+",(-# ."()$""'"( 7 *<9 %6 ' & ':4 7<:: 65 $ O . . . &' & . R
nlike other nations, education in India is considered a costly affair. Historically, UGovernment spending in education has been low, with less than four per cent of the GDP '""()* 7$8 spent per annum. This lack of budgetary support @ 5. % $ ! coupled with an increasing population has result- D G R ( ed in the cost of education becoming inflated in 4 the country. However, in India, where a majori- , SH % % < ty of the population finds it hard to make ends meet, parents and students consider a good edu- + D cation from a reputed institute a dream worth chas- > $ ing. Inevitably, a good education, be it primary, D secondary, higher or professional, has made its # + ( place in the list of fundamental needs of individ- " ( uals. Considering this, the Government has, time and again, intervened to regulate and formulate policies for promoting quality education across the country. Timely financial support and policy measures 0 " B become enablers for not only educational institu- 7/ 5*60$5#54 $ B # I tions but students, too. They collectively promote *0$90 5!0?5 quality education in order to deliver a skilled 75*?8#0?@ 4 * @ human capital that, in turn, takes the economy on $006@!'>? 5J a higher and sustainable growth trajectory. Of late, '85?$5 + ( there have been a slew of reforms in higher and $>#*588>4 professional education, which institutions have 0#>4 > responded to in different ways. This article #040 5#54 examines one such reform, its consequences and !/"@0!*8?04! hike to inflation and the associated scenario compromises the very charge inordinately high fees (aver- impact on the country’s education scene. 04"5A54 cost of faculty and infrastructure. fundamental objective of education age 23 lakh) as compared to other The concept of Indian Institutes of *?>'5!!8>406! However, as such, no quantitative in the nation that aims to provide IIMs, particularly the new ones. Management (IIMs) was initiated by Jawaharlal > 584> assessment is provided to justify this affordable education to the prospec- This resembles the typical pric- Nehru on the recommendation of the Planning argument. Lack of accountability tive and existing workforce in ing structure of a market commod- *?5#85?88#! 75 Commission in 1960. Subsequently, IIM-Calcutta 8 5?75 due to the absence of Government nation-building. ity wherein the supply-demand and IIM-Ahmedabad were established in 1961 *0$90 5>''5?5" intervention leads to more questions It is well-known that premier dynamic in the market decides the with the support of the Ford Foundation, India than answers. management institutions invite product price. Education is not a Inc. and the Harvard Business School. This fol- '>?0*0?8$/60? On the other hand, the manage- heavyweight offer letters from cor- market commodity meant to meet lowed the emergence of other IIMs, and today 88# 75'85?$5? ment institutions under the ambit porate giants. These huge placement an individual’s demand. Therefore, there are 20 in number, including six legacy IIMs 75$>#*588>4 of the University Grants packages are the primary catalyst for it cannot be left unregulated, espe- and 14 new ones set up after 2007. > 584>75 Commission (UGC) and the All fierce competition among manage- cially in terms of pricing or fees The establishment of IIMs aimed to produce 84!8/5 ">5! India Council for Technical ment study aspirants and even pro- structure. Education serves a larg- a skilled workforce equipped with managerial and 78!78 75? Education (AICTE), are restricted fessionals to get into premier IIMs. er purpose of social uplift and decision-making skills required for growing "5#04"'>?0 from increasing their fees. In its The bigger the package offered for nation-building by generating a > I industrialisation in the country. The need for such *0?8$/60?88# notification dated May 1, 2020, the a particular IIM, the fiercer the com- well-trained and equipped human (+I G+H managerial skills was felt, especially post-1991, ?04!60584> AICTE had asked the B-schools petition to get into the institute. capital. B B , K when investment and privatisation buttressed the 78 75?'55 offering AICTE-approved Post Does this higher demand for a par- An inflated fee in premier man- + emergence of corporate giants in the liberalised '>66>&84 75 Graduate Diploma in Management ticular IIM translate into higher fee agement institutions leaves most eli- > * ( Indian economy. Given their role in nation-build- '/4"0#5406 (PGDM) programmes not to following the fundamental princi- gible aspirants with the only option +4A> ing, IIMs were declared “institutions of national *?84$8*65!>' increase either admission or tuition ples of economics? of an education loan to fund their importance” by the Ministry of Education after the 5$>4>#8$!H fee for the academic session 2020- In other words, it was worth dreams. An education loan poses a passage of the IIM Act, 2017. The Act also award- 21 for existing as well as new stu- investigating the relationship demonic challenge of repayment. , -J. 59J > $ + ed autonomy to the IIMs for fee regulations apart dents. These two contrasting stories between placement packages from This burden is carried by the stu- ! from selection and removal of the chairperson and — fee hike in unregulated IIMs and India Inc. and the fees of IIMs. To dents during the course of their director, student intake and institute expansion. no fee hike in regulated institutions this end, we collated the average study and afterwards too. The man- 0 P Q The Government and bureaucracy cannot inter- — make one think. Did autonomy package and fees of all 20 IIMs for agerially-trained brains coming out -9G-HGH > + vene in the day-to-day and strategic operations of play a significant role in incentivis- 2020 and performed a linear regres- with the burden of liabilities expe- IIMs. ing the IIMs to hike fees? sion analysis due to which we dis- rience constrained freedom and lack Exercising this autonomy last year, about half Fee hike in premier manage- covered a significant cyclical rela- of creative thinking. This thwarts of the IIMs increased their already exorbitant fees ment institutions becomes a hurdle tionship between an IIM’s fees and productivity and overall value addi- P Q + for the two-year full-time MBA course. This for eligible aspirants to acquire the packages offered during place- tion to the economy. It is high time included IIMs from Lucknow, Calcutta, Bangalore, managerial skills. This problem ments. This implied that an IIM that policymakers critically observe ( Jammu, Tiruchirappalli, Sirmaur, Nagpur, Udaipur was aggravated by the fee hike coin- attracting a higher salary with a the amendment in the fee structure P Q and Rohtak. The fees increase ranged between ciding with the economic recession lucrative job opportunity was like- of India’s premier management three per cent (Rohtak) and 36 per cent (Lucknow), Soni and and the COVID-19 pandemic. ly to charge more than other IIMs. institutions of national interest. 5- > + ( Kalyanasundaram are 8 averaging at 13 per cent. There already exists a dif- senior research fellows at When the contagion has taken a toll In the empirical analysis, top Policymakers must curtail unregu- ference in the fee structure of old and new IIMs, on lives, livelihoods and incomes, an IIMs (as per the National lated fee hike in premier institutions, 8 the Department of which was further widened by the current hike. Management Studies of increase in management educa- Institutional Ranking Framework) keeping in mind the following B + B With the fee hike in 2020 for the academic year Indian Institute of Science, tion fees has made it impossible for like IIM-Ahmedabad, IIM- question: How can the objective of .16 2020-2022, the average fee in old IIMs is 20.7 lakh, Bengaluru. most aspirants to achieve their Bangalore and IIM Calcutta attract strengthening the human capital S The views expressed whereas that in new IIMs is 13.7 lakh. The man- are personal. dream of studying at these premier extremely high packages (average with managerial skills and its afford- agements of these premier institutions attribute this institutions. Collectively, the current 26.8 lakh per annum) and they ability marry each other? + C I POINTCOUNTERPOINT + S L > + ( / 8 P D - > - / > L8 L G - - H < & &
n India, there are a little with its preventive approach, study revealed. These figures Naturopathy is a preventive therapy and naturopathy can and Europe die from adverse over one million allopath- can help reduce the burden of represent some of the world’s model of holistic care that successfully treat patients and reactions to prescription Iic doctors to treat a pop- diseases and lessen the largest health losses, with addresses the root cause of spread knowledge and aware- drugs each year. ulation of about 1.39 billion, healthcare costs and the enormous policy ramifica- various diseases rather than ness about health and disease The naturopathic treat- with one State-run hospital growing burden on health- tions. merely treating the symp- among the public. ment method uses therapies for about 90,343 people and care facilities across the coun- Furthermore, the lack of toms. Unlike conventional that are gentle, non-invasive, a single Government hospital try. adequate facilities and infra- Naturopathy is more inte- medicine, the naturopathic effective and do not have bed for nearly 2,046 people. 6;&:$& According to a 2018 study structure is a big problem for grated, where everything is treatment method usually adverse side effects. It depicts a grim scenario published by ‘Lancet Global the healthcare system, result- taken into consideration, like involves diet therapy, lifestyle Often, economically vul- with an overburdened health- Health’, non-communicable ing in overcrowding in hos- the patient’s physical, mental, changes, yoga and various nerable sections of the soci- care system. diseases (NCDs) are growing pitals. Many major metropol- and emotional health and all therapies that are often less ety fail to get the treatment The effects of the in India. The study men- itan cities reported an alarm- the social and environmental expensive. Since naturopa- they need from public health COVID-19 pandemic have tions that from the year 1990 ing shortage of beds in hos- factors. According to the thy’s primary focus is to facilities as they are mostly been devastating for the to 2016, ischemic heart dis- pital Intensive Care Units World Health Organisation improve the body’s immuni- overcrowded and under- already fragmented health- ease and stroke made the (ICUs) and general wards (WHO), NCD’s result in the ty system to boost physical staffed. Even if they manage care system. The outbreak largest contribution, that is during the pandemic. deaths of over 41 million and mental health, the need to get evaluated, it is cursory clearly highlighted the lack of 28.1 per cent of the total mor- Despite the poor state of people annually, with 15 mil- for expensive, repeated, and and incomplete on account of resources, facilities and infra- tality rate in India, while facilities and due to the dif- because of high OOP expen- lion people dying between the sometimes ineffective treat- the time constraint under structure and so on. It showed chronic obstructive pul- ficulty in accessing them, diture in 2011-2012. In a ages of 30 and 69 years. With ment is eliminated. which most physicians oper- that the Indian public health- monary disease (COPD) and out-of-pocket (OOP) expen- country with low per capita the increasing threat of A major advantage of ate. As a result, the health out- care system required an inte- asthma made the second- diture for healthcare in our public spending on health- NCDs, behavioural and naturopathy is its ability to comes of the patients suffer. grated approach which largest contribution to the country continues to be care, a preventive method of lifestyle changes are reck- eliminate the associated In such a scenario, naturopa- should be a combination of total mortality burden in the among the leading causes of treatment can certainly make oned as the way forward. healthcare costs that come thy’s modality can be an allopathic clinical or curative The writer is Senior nation, at 10·9 per cent. poverty for many households. a big difference in the lives of Naturopathy, with its with adverse reactions to pre- immense support to the services and preventive ser- Chairman, Jindal Also, the ratio of cardio- The British Medical Journal the citizens. holistic approach, educates scription drugs. According to Government’s dream of uni- vices like naturopathy. This is Naturecure Institute. The vascular diseases in causing published a study in 2018 In such a situation, the and makes people more a Harvard University study versal health coverage, pro- views expressed are because, an alternative system personal. deaths increased by 34·3 per stating that 55 million Indians big question is how can responsible for their health. published in 2014, about vided the standardisation of of medicine like naturopathy, cent from 1990 to 2016, the fell below the poverty line naturopathy help? The combination of yoga 3,28,000 patients in the US the practice happens soon. !" # $ ( =
' !?1& 1 & *R (9 + # 06>$78!04 attained the age of marriage. ( ' # ' ) Maulana Salahuddin akistan police have Ayubi, the Member of the &0!784 >4 shunned. Although there are Plaunched an investigation National Assembly is in his late @04 >4 other hot-button issues — into the marriage of a 14-year- 50s, according to Pakistan he Biden administration’s Russia, China and North Korea old girl with Maulana media. rotesters against the mili- Tearly efforts to resurrect the among them — Iran has a par- Salahuddin Ayubi leader of Chitral police station SHO Ptary’s seizure of power in 2015 Iran nuclear deal are get- ticular significance for Biden’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI- Inspector Sajjad Ahmed was Myanmar were back on the ting a chilly early response top national security aides. F), and a Member of National quoted as saying that a few days streets of the country’s biggest from Tehran. Though few They include Secretary of Assembly (MNA) from ago on the complaint of the city on Tuesday, a day after a expected a breakthrough in the State Antony Blinken, nation- Balochistan. organisation, the police had call for a general strike shut- first month of the new admin- al security adviser Jake Sullivan Citing local media, Pak reached the girl’s home, but her tered shops and brought huge istration, Iran’s tough line sug- and special envoy for Iran Rob Observer has reported that the father had denied the girl’s numbers out to demonstrate. gests a difficult road ahead. Malley, all of whom were inti- police have launched the probe marriage and had even given Numbers were down from Having made several sig- mately involved in crafting the after receiving a complaint an affidavit to this effect. Monday’s massive crowds, but nificant overtures to Iran in its full compliance with its oblig- 2015 deal under President from an NGO working for the The marriage of the around 1,000 people in Yangon first weeks in office, the admin- ations under the accord. Barack Obama and may have welfare of women in Chitral. teenage girl with the Pakistan had gathered by mid-morning + / istration’s outreach has been all Iran is shaping up to be a personal stakes in salvaging it. According to a report by MP, who is four times her age, at the city’s Hledan Center, a - ! # but shunned by the Iranians. major test of the Biden admin- Biden took office pledging the Dawn, the girl was a stu- comes despite the country’s major meeting point for pro- They had already rejected istration’s overall approach to to reverse Trump’s pullout from dent of Government Girls High law, which does not allow mar- testers, with other funeral was held for 37-year- police and soldiers opened fire Biden’s opening gambit: a US foreign policy, which the pres- the deal, which gave it billions School, Jughoor, where her riages of girls below the age of groups assembling at other old Thet Naing Win, one of two on a crowd that had gathered return to the deal from which ident has said will realign itself of dollars in sanctions relief in date of birth had been record- 16 and also recommends pun- venues. protesters shot dead by securi- to support dock workers whom President Donald Trump with- with the kind of multilateral exchange for curbs on its ed as of October 28, 2006, ishment for parents if they In Mandalay, the coun- ty forces on Saturday. He and the authorities were trying to drew in 2018 if Iran resumes diplomacy that Trump nuclear program. Just last week, which showed that she had not wilfully do it. try’s second-biggest city, a a teenage boy were killed when force to work. Biden delivered in at least three ways: agreeing to return to 3 <>. multinational talks with Iran * #.& $ ) about reviving the deal, " rescinding Trump’s determi- ('6 )1 $ 7 nation that all UN sanctions on R Iran must be restored, and ( ) )( /0 57?04M8?04N Biden as he seeks to reverse easing onerous travel restric- Kinshasa: An Italian Trump’s policies and return to tions on Iranian diplomats &0!784 >4 Carabinieri unit is expected in 9/0606/#*/? ran officially has begun restrict- the deal, the most significant posted to the United Nations. Congo on Tuesday to investigate 0 Iing international inspections of pact between Iran and major Yet, Iran has held firm to he Biden administration the killings of the Italian ambas- alaysia’s immigration its nuclear facilities, state TV world powers since its 1979 demands that it will not Thas announced the reversal sador to Congo, an Italian Mauthorities said on Islamabad: After more than a ting the agenda. When talks reported on Tuesday, a bid to Islamic revolution. respond to anything less than of the stringent Trump-era Carabinieri police officer and Tuesday they have deported month of delays, escalating ended abruptly in January, just pressure European countries and “The law has gone into a full lifting of the sanctions policy by reverting to the 2008 their driver. Congolese author- 1,086 Myanmar migrants, violence and a flurry of diplo- days after beginning, both sides US President Joe Biden’s admin- effect from this morning,” said Trump reimposed. Over the version of the naturalisation ities and members of the United breaking a court order to halt matic activity, peace talks submitted their wish lists for istration to lift crippling eco- Iranian Foreign Minister weekend, Iran made good on a test module to make the path Nations Mission in Congo are their repatriation following an between the Taliban and the agendas. The task now is for the nomic sanctions and restore the Mohammad Javad Zarif, reit- threat to suspend adherence to to US citizenship more also expected in Goma. appeal by two human rights Afghan government have two sides to sift through the 2015 nuclear deal. erating that Iran would no a UN agreement allowing accessible to all eligible indi- Luca Attanasio, the ambas- groups. resumed in the Middle Eastern respective wish lists, agree on The state TV report gave longer share surveillance intrusive inspections of its viduals. sador to Congo since 2017, Just hours earlier, a high State of Qatar. items to negotiate and the order little detail beyond confirming footage of its nuclear facilities declared nuclear sites. US Citizenship and Carabinieri officer Vittorio court granted a one-day stay Taliban spokesman Dr. in which they will be tackled. that Iran had made good on its with the U.N. Agency. Although it stopped short of Immigration Services (USCIS) Iacovacci and their driver order for the deportation of Mohammad Naeem tweeted The priority for the Afghan threat to reduce cooperation “We never gave them live ordering the removal of inter- announced on Monday that it Moustapha Milambo were killed 1,200 Myanmar migrants to on Monday night that talks had government, Washington and with International Atomic video, but (recordings) were national inspectors, Iran is reverting to the 2008 version Monday in an ambush as their hear an appeal by Amnesty resumed. There were no details NATO is a serious reduction in Energy Agency inspectors. given daily and weekly,” Zarif reduced cooperation with them of the naturalisation civics test World Food Program convoy was International Malaysia and other than the atmosphere was violence leading to a cease Iran’s move to limit inter- said of the IAEA’s access to and vowed to revisit the step in beginning March 1, 2021. traveling from Goma, Congo’s Asylum Access Malaysia, which “cordial”, a commitment that fire. The Taliban have said it is national inspections under- information recorded by cam- three months if sanctions aren’t The previous Trump eastern regional capital, to visit a said refugees, asylum-seekers negotiations should continue negotiable, but until now have scores the daunting task facing era monitors. removed. administration had introduced WFP school project in Rutshuru, and minors were among those and an announcement that the resisted any immediate cease some changes to the naturali- the UN agency said. AP being sent back. first item of business will be set- fire. AP sation civics test, called the 2020 civics test, which increased the number of ques- ;'> tions from 100 to 128 and the $6'$$4:; correct answers in the multiple- choice questions had political and ideological overtones. P ##: 0 O @ A P - ! + 8 ) .:3.: 0 J 5 . 88 (%- 0 ! ) ) ' &. ? 5O # 0 ! . .
- - )2% 0 . $ -(+ 0 = %% %%% > -0 L 8 !" # $ + .
- + D @' *& ( ? + ' -- 9 % . O = # 5 45&"5678 rate orders, it was alleged that applications for settlement. . the entities were indulged in In January this year, Sebi ebi on Tuesday disposed of non-genuine trades and creat- passed an order under its set- Sadjudication proceedings ed a false and misleading tlement scheme in respect of 45&"5678 against three entities after they appearance of trading in the 1,018 entities, including Open % (6 settled cases related to alleged stock options segment. Futures and Derivatives Pvt illionaire Mukesh Ambani's fraudulent trading activities in Thereafter, the regulator Ltd, Raj Ratan Smelters Pvt Ltd BReliance Industries Equity benchmarks Domestic equities witnessed the illiquid stock options seg- initiated adjudication pro- and Quest Partners. announced the contours of Sensex and Nifty ended mar- roller coaster ride amid high ment on the BSE. ceedings and issued show- Subsequently, settlement 45&"5678 The Housing & Mishra, Secretary Ministry of spinning-off its oil refining, fuel ginally higher on Tuesday volatility, with metals and real- The entities that have set- cause notices to them for charges of Rs 33.32 lakh each Urban Development Housing & Urban Affairs marketing and petrochemical amid high volatility and tepid ty indices recording substantial tled the cases with the regula- alleged violation of provisions were paid by Open Futures and Corporation Ltd is organizing (MoHUA) highlighted the need (oil-to-chemical) business into cues from global markets. gains, said Binod Modi, Head - tor are Open Futures and of the Prohibition of Derivatives and Quest Partners. a week-long in-service train- to recognize the distinct indi- an independent unit with a After gyrating 667.46 Strategy at Reliance Securities. Derivatives Pvt Ltd, Raj Ratan Fraudulent and Unfair Trade An amount of Rs 19.37 lakh ing programme for All India vidual character of each city USD 25 billion loan from the points during the day, the 30- "Concerns pertaining to Smelters Pvt Ltd and Quest Practices (PFUTP) was been paid by Raj Ratan Service Officers from 22nd- while planning for the future. parent, as it looks to unlock share BSE Sensex ended 7.09 increase in bond yields and Partners. Regulations. Smelters towards settlement 26th February, 2021, through He stressed the need to make value by settling stakes to glob- points or 0.01 per cent higher higher commodity prices dent- According to three sepa- The entities had filed charges. its Research and Training 'Smart Thinking' a movement al investors like Saudi Aramco. at 49,751.41. ed investors' sentiments in last wing (Human Settlement that can ensure optimal utiliza- The carving out of Reliance After a similar movement, couple of days. However, under- Management Institute). The tion of resources. Further, Shri O2C Limited (O2C) will enable the broader NSE Nifty settled lying strength of economy and = % G506A &' programme sponsored by Mishra urged city managers to the focused pursuit of oppor- 32.10 points or 0.22 per cent up market remains intact," he Department of Personnel & use technology and innovation tunities across the oil-to-chem- at 14,707.80. added. Elsewhere in Asia, bours- Mumbai:The rupee slipped at 72.36 against the US dollar of six currencies, advanced Training, Govt of India on to create inclusive & resilient icals value chain, improve effi- ONGC was the top gain- es in Shanghai and Seoul ended from the day's highest level but and witnessed an intra-day 0.16 per cent to 90.15. 'Cities of Tomorrow- cities to propel the country to a ciencies through self-sustaining er in the Sensex pack, rallying on a negative note, while Hong managed to eke out a margin- high of 72.31 and a low of "The Indian rupee mar- Equitable, Sustainable and $5 trillion economy. capital structure and a dedicat- around 6 per cent, followed by Kong settled with gains.Stock al gain of 3 paise at 72.46 72.46. ginally appreciated this Resilient'aims to sensitize the Addressing the partici- ed management team, and IndusInd Bank, L&T, UltraTech exchanges in Europe were also against the US dollar on It finally ended at 72.46 a Tuesday against the US cur- officers towards sustainability, pants, Additional Secretary and attract dedicated pools of Cement, Titan, SBI and NTPC. trading in the red in mid-session Tuesday, tracking muted dollar, registering a rise of 3 rency on speculative dollar equity and disaster risk Chairman & Managing investor capital, according to a On the other hand, Kotak deals. Meanwhile, the glob- domestic equities and stronger paise from its previous close. sales and exporter covering," reduction in cities to meet Director, HUDCO, Shri company presentation filed with Bank, Maruti, Bajaj Auto, al oil benchmark Brent crude greenback against key rivals. Meanwhile, the dollar said Sriram Iyer, Senior future challenges. Kamran Rizvi,reiterated the the stock exchanges. HDFC Bank and HCL Tech was trading 0.81 per cent high- At the interbank forex index, which gauges the green- Research Analyst at Reliance Speaking at the inaugural need to make cities people The transfer of twin were among the laggards. er at USD 64.88 per barrel.PTI market, the local unit opened back's strength against a basket Securities. function, Shri Durga Shanker centric. refineries at Jamnagar in Gujarat, petrochemical sites in multiple states, and a 51 per cent stake in the fuel retailing busi- (&, 0 + + ? A08B E570FG ness to O2C will be on a 'slump sale basis', subject to requisite Prime Minister km extension from Noapara to University and Economics lators, toilets, tactiles, sitting India's exports to tracted 10.87 per cent to USD numbers, Federation of Indian approvals that are expected to Narendra Modi on Tuesday Dakshineswar has been con- Department of Calcutta chairs and various safety China has increased by 16.15 66.78 billion from USD 74.92 Export Organisations (FIEO) come in by September. inaugurated several Railway structed at a cost of Rs. 464 University will also be benefit- arrangements like fire fighting per cent to USD 20.87 billion billion in 2019, the data showed. President S K Saraf said that However, upstream oil projects for the people of West crores., fully funded by the ed. Baranagar and facilities, Earthquake in 2020 from USD 17.9 billion The bilateral trade in 2020 this is a positive sign and it and gas producing fields such Bengal in a function held at Govt. of India. Dakshineswar stations built on Monitoring and Lightning in the previous year on account decreased by 5.64 per cent to reflects increasing competi- as KG-D6 and textiles business Dunlop Estate Village. This extended stretch will this extended stretch, are in close Protection System etc. These of healthy growth in the ship- 87.65 billion compared to USD tiveness of domestic exporters. will not form part of the new The much awaited exten- provide fast, easy, pollution- proximity to Eastern Railway’s two stations are also aestheti- ments of ores, iron and steel, 92.89 billion in the previous year. Imports of goods including unit, where it aims to maintain sion from Noapara to free travel, bereft of traffic snarls Baranagar and Dakshineswar cally designed and decorated aluminum and copper, accord- In the agriculture sector, electrical machinery and equip- a significant majority stake.The Dakshineswar of Metro Railway to thousands of commuters in stations and Belghoria with murals, photographs, ing to the data of the commerce the main export commodities ment, boilers, machinery and consideration for the transfer was inaugurated and the first the city and its adjoining areas. Expressway, the Gateway to the sculptures and idols. ministry. which recorded healthy growth mechanical appliances, plastics will be in the form of long- service was flagged off by hon- Around 50,000 daily commuters North 24 Parganas district. The Prime Minister also Trade deficit with China includes cane sugar, soybean and related articles, articles of term interest-bearing debt of orable Prime Minister. This 4.1 coming from Howrah, Hooghly, With this extension, lakhs of inaugurated the third line has declined 19.39 per cent oil, and vegetables fats and oils. iron and steel, furniture, fertil- USD 25 billion to be issued by and North 24 Parganas will be tourists and devotees will be able between Kalaikunda and from USD 56.95 billion in 2019 However, the exports of izers, vehicle parts and acces- O2C to Reliance Industries benefited from this exten- to visit the two world famous Jhargram (30 km) of the 132 to USD 45.91 billion in 2020 as mangoes, fish oil, tea, and sories, have recorded a Ltd (RIL). RIL's external debt sion. Passengers of Howrah- Kali Temples at Kalighat and kms long Kharagpur-Adityapur the country's imports from the fresh grapes declined. decline. is proposed to remain with RIL Bardhaman Main line, Chord Dakshineswar easily by Metro. Third Line Project of South neighbouring country con- Commenting on these PTI only. line, Howrah-Katwa line and Commuting from Dakshineswar Eastern Railway which was Howrah-Tarakeswar branch to Kavi Subhash (New Garia) by sanctioned with an estimated line of Eastern Railway will be Metro will take only 62 minutes cost of Rs.1,312 crores. able to avail Metro services by as compared to 2 ½ hours by This project covers 55 kms merely crossing the Bally road. in West Bengal and 77 kms in Bridge. Students, professors The two newly built stations Jharkhand. In the 2021-22 and foreign scholars of Indian at Baranagar and Dakshineswar Budget an amount of Rs.225 Statistical Institute, Baranagar are replete with modern pas- crores have been allotted for this Campus, Rabindra Bharati senger amenities like lifts, esca- project. !" # $ -
12&!)&!%)"*
5 * ( + ? ( ( ? @ '# ( ( & +< ( + --+( # (& +< 1--+ +? # & A>.) 6 7 A3.9 LB
echnology is the future. There is no sector which remains Tuntouched from the influence of 3A technology and the present pandem- ic has accelerated the pace of this influence. In our rapidly changing global economy, critical thinkers who have the confidence and flexibility to continually learn new skills are in high demand. Educational experts predict that people with multidisciplinary skills would be greatly in demand. The New Education Policy also emphasizes on interdisciplinary think- ing, discussion, debate, research and innovation at the centrality of the guidance on professional education. Future of technical education is also contemplated towards multidiscipli- 45&"5678 department under the guid- nary approach so that educational ance of Dean Dr N Vivek and institutions and programmes and he SRM Kattankulathur vice-principal Dr KT Magesh. have a renewed focus on opportuni- TDental College and This event was an attempt ties to engage deeply with other dis- Hospital has bagged the Best initiated by the department ciplines. Outreach Programme Award where doctors and interns Today there is an increasing from The Indian Association of focused on undertaking oral demand for legal professionals who Public Health Dentistry health awareness programmes are well-versed with the concepts of (IAPHD). The college has been to different age groups as pre- engineering, in particular in the cut- recognised for its best outreach scribed by WHO. ting-edge areas that are fast gaining activity and is honored with U Programmes like puzzles, prominence, such as Artificial Sumithra & Ramanath Bhat games and storytelling which Intelligence (AI), 3-D machining, big Award. emphasize oral health were data analysis, and machine learning. The department partici- held at schools, communities, Legal Industryitself is becoming tech- pated in this category for the and oldage homes. Activities nology and data driven thereby year April 2019 to March 2020. on oral and general health requiringnew skillset. The event which made its with an added benefit of free Legal services delivery is evolving LLB has several opportunities at their these incidents involve a great cost. is best suited to work on the cyber entry in this category was the screening, treatment of basic and requires new skillsets that include doorsteps both from the technical and We have seen several IP related liti- evidence. Corporate fraud, bank- World Health Day which was oral ailments and referral sys- strategic planning, data analytics, legal side, some of the career options + ( gations in major sectors like, tech- ruptcy fraud and banking fraud celebrated at the department in tem for complex procedures technology support, knowledge man- exclusive to this specialisation. nology, pharmaceuticals, and also investigations employ professionals April 2019. was undertaken as well. agement, and other competencies Intellectual Property Lawyers: In media and entertainment industry. who are well versed with technolo- The World Health Day This was sent to the not presently taught at most law today’s competitive landscape, com- ?$ Cyber Law Consultants: The gy and the legal requirements of evi- (April 7) is marked with glob- IAPHD and SRM schools. mercialisation of IPR is the buzzword. internet has opened up several dentiary value of an electronic evi- al awareness on the prevention Kattankulathur Dental College A decade ago, one would have not Demand for intellectual property opportunities and challenges. There dence. and control of diseases. This and Hospital was selected for imagined how studying BTech with lawyers is high. These lawyers focus are several dimensions to these Startups: Millennial lawyers with day was observed by the the award. LLB would be helpful, but in the last on the protection of creative thought, opportunities and challenges, some engineering knowledge have found- few years the integrated BTech LLB whether it is a patent, design, trade- ( which have now established over a ed a number of successful startups programme has found its niche. It is mark or copyright. A patent attorney (+ period like electronic contracts, juris- and the numbers are growing every a unique combination of two profes- having sound technical knowledge is diction issues, e-commerce relations, day. A brief analysis of data on ! sional disciplines wherein a techno- a boon for a client as he understands ? cybercrimes, domain name disputes, Startup India website shows how lawyer is created who can understand the requirements best and takes care ( cyber piracy and cyber defamation. majority of the startups are now 45&"5678 an engineering contract, draft a patent of the patent from filing to protecting ( However, new opportunities are emerging in technology space or defend their company with pro- it from infringement. emerging in plenty in the new age including the areas like Agritech, big n a bid to keep its personnel fit, the Central Reserve Police Force found understanding not only as a IP Solicitor: Intellectual proper- technologies of future like Artificial data, bitcoin and blockchain, billing I(CRPF) has collaborated with LPU to establish Institute of lawyer but also as a technical person ty solicitor or consultant help com- ( ( Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things and invoicing, business intelligence, Immunity and Nutrition Management at the Force Group Centre which is a great combination. panies make financial decisions by C + ( (IOT), Big Data, and Machine clean tech, crowd funding, cyber in Jalandhar, Punjab. The institute was inaugurated by DG CRPF, Technical understanding helps the carefully evaluating the potential and Learning. The future is for digital security, digital media professionals, Dr AP Maheshwari. The institute will train the CRPF’s cooking- lawyer to craft a customised legal com- commercial value of a specific project innovation and law. e-education, electronics and instru- staff to prepare tasty and nutritious meals keeping the physical pliance solutions for the technology including the visible competition in + Cyber Forensics and mentation, and many more. and mental requirements of the force in mind. companies which are emerging in the market. The information which an Investigation: A new destination for Venturing out as an entrepreneur The cooks from the CRPF will be trained and upskilled in large numbers due to the future IP solicitor may provide can help the committing crimes is the online armed with techno-legal knowledge 20 different modules prepared by the faculty members of LPU’s requirements impacted by techno- client in multiple ways, whether it is + + medium, which necessitates under- would definitely provide an edge to School of Hotel Management. Through these modules, the fac- logical developments. protecting their own IPR or avoiding standing of cyber forensics and cyber the evangelist. ulty will teach them cooking, hygiene, working with kitchen appli- While a graduate with BTech infringing someone else’s IPR. Both investigations. A technology lawyer ! ' , &#/' ances, food storage and preparing different dishes.
nderstanding the psychology of Ua child, arranging for their learn- ing and getting rid of the hindrances ( 3 related to their learning is what we can term as a child centered approach. Basically, the outlay is to provide education keeping in mind < ' the interests, tendencies and abilities ?0B5!79/#0? of the child. /< @ ' Education is an important and dition should also be taken care of universal subject for the society while teaching. # & 3 A>)==<3.9 today. A privilege that one and all has Sometimes student should be a right to. Education has helped in taught in a fun and interactive way he objective of a successful fect harmony. giving direction and form to the soci- of learning, it can be through vari- leadership should be two The onus is on the leader to knit ety in every era. The education sys- ous creative games or through mod- Tdimensional. To reach the goal the team and each individual in it as tem is now changing as per the needs ern education techniques. making optimum use of skill inven- a cohesive unit. And this requires him of the society. Earlier all education The curriculum under child- tory available within the team and to take some proactive measures. meant was providing knowledge centered education should be flexi- ensuring that each member not only Putting team before self: Each and information, but now it has ble, environment-based, knowledge- has the satisfaction of giving his best team leader is as good as his team altered a lot. Today education means based and has to be as per students but also experiences an elevation in deserves to get higher importance developing the child’s innate powers interest. skill and confidence level personally. from the leader than the leader. and working on a holistic develop- Teachers have to understand The exercise of goal setting, mid Role clarity: Some of best inten- ment and not just academic perfor- the children before imparting knowl- course review and accomplishment sive and suitably skilled endeavors fall mance. edge therefore, teacher should be well would need intense involvement of behavior and attitude . due to lack of clarity. It is for this that It is no longer believed that aware of the behavior, interest, abil- each team member. At each step each Self competence: This involves a Role clarity that should be there for teachers should be the only ones ity, mental level and environment of team member needs to feel encour- realistic self-assessment of ones abil- each member of the team. active in the education process, but the children. aged and valued for their role and ities and noting addition in them. Batting for the Beleaguered vs child activism is considered equally Role of a teacher: Every student contribution and confidence in each Self planning: Constant appli- Brick Bats: When situation does not crucial. For the child’s effective active has their own independent person- other. One way to ensure that team cation of self improvement strategies work on expectant lines and results contribution, it is necessary that he ability to constructively solve prob- Children are always observing ality, who have theirpersonal performance is linked to the indi- related to skills set in demand in the are not forthcoming, the pressure is provided such facilities, so that he lems with firmness while maintain- every thing and event in theirvicin- thoughts and ideas. There are vari- vidual, self development is to carry the team can lead to closer engagement emitted from the same can further may get the opportunity to develop ing loyalty to human values and ity.Learning is a never ending proces- ous values, which need to be process of self development through with team objective both at mental demoralise team members and the strengths and abilities inherent in social justice. sand the approach of learning has to groomed wisely by providing a holis- the entire pursuit of objective. and emotional level. demolish the prospects of the team. him. Child-centered education means be layered keeping these things in tic approach. The faculty plays a vital This has to be done in the form Self management: Based on the The act of leader who stands by his The National Education Policy that the educational process should mind. Modern educationists also role in this direction. They need to of self development milestones to be basis of self insight, self competence team in crisis determines whether the has also recommended that children be conducted while keeping the consider the child as the foundation take it upon themselves and carry out recognised by individual at each and self planning a comprehensive team emerges from the experience are valuable assets of a nation, which child in the center. The child’s place of education, in this sense, the cur- different roles along with teaching. milestone of goal accomplishment. strategy to treat oneself as an asset to stronger and wiser or defeated. should be carefully nurtured and is important in today’s educational rent education is called child-cen- Teachers need to play a role of a The four dimensions of self- the team to be used in best possible A leader who is integral part of developed. Since, every child has dif- system. Therefore, the teachers today tered, in which the education system guide, counselor, friend and leader. development can be built into the ways individually in whatever role is the team and is acknowledged and ferent development needs so, their should alter their teaching approach is determined according to the child. In other words, today the teacher’s individual review of self through the assigned has to be formed. appreciated by all members for the education should also be made keep- and emphasise on developingpartic- Principles of child-centered work is not limited to teaching, but journey to achieve goal. These are: Having addressed dimensions same would be more successful when ing in mind their particular interest ular learning skills. A child’s learning learning in also setting the right examples. Self insight: Self insight/self that recognise and value each indi- the situation requires him/her to and ability. The upcoming generation depends on his basic abilities of The subject matter should be awareness is an important tool to vidual of the team the leadership has apply authority he wields. will have to be educated in such a way thinking, contemplation, reasoning, selected according to the qualification ! / equipt individual with knowledge of to focus on the team as an effective ! : ' that they can develop confidence and imagination and sensory perception. of the children and their mental con- $ / 4 psychological triggers that guide result oriented unit working in per- ) - -,Q * &..- .< &.
45&"5678 Arnav Tavetia, Ishant Shakya, Chetan and he foundation plaque of Ashok Parija, Advocate with the support of KIIT Lalit welcomed the estab- 45&"5678 various aspects of Data Yogender Rathore from University School TIndian Institute of Law General, Odisha; Debi Deemed to be University, lishment of the IIL and Science, including its signif- he Indraprasths University Internal of Biotechnology, Sunny (University School (IIL) was unveiled by Justice Prasad Dhal, Sr Advocate will be a model institute of commended BCIT and he Great Learning, an icance in the coming years, TQuality Assurance Cell (IIQAC), IP of Law & Legal Studies), Sachin Kundu, Uday Umesh Lalit, Judge, and Executive Chairman, law teachers’ academy for KIIT Deemed to be Tedtech company for pro- components that fit into the University oraganised an award ceremo- Vikas Rana (University School of Supreme Court of India; BCIT; Prof Achyuta promoting continuous legal University for the step. fessional and higher educa- ecosystem of Data Science ny to honour its students and staff for their Architecture & Planning), Mandeep Justice Bhushan Samanta, Associate education and research “Continuing education is tion will host a webinar on and its architecture which achievements in various fields. Sehrawat (University Svchool of Law & Ramkrishna Gavai, Judge, Managing Trustee, BCIT along with skill develop- important in every profes- Data Science for beginners on denotes its working. The The vice-chancellor of the universi- Legal Studies), Shubham Verma and Supreme Court of India; and Founder, KIIT & KISS ment of law teachers and sion; it is part of everybody’s February 24, 2021 at 12 pm. instructor will further break- ty Professor Mahesh Verma said that Jitender Singh Punia from University and Justice V and a host of legal luminar- practising lawyers. life. Perhaps, this is the first The one-hour long live ses- down the concepts into bite- award is a testimony of hard work. Dr School of Information, Communication & Ramasubramanian, Judge, ies graced the Foundation The institute will facil- step which will again imbibe sion is free of cost and can be sized pieces along with giving Jitendra Tripathi, Joint Secretary, Technology, Deepak University School of Supreme Court of India in Ceremony of Establishment itate young law school the culture when we will be attended by anyone who is the attendees a sense of direc- University Grant Commission, the guest Management Studies). Bhubaneswar on February of Indian Institute of Law teachers of the country and having more and more such willing to kickstart a career in tion that they can consider of honour, said that the activities of the Two faculty members — Dr Satyabrata 20, 2021. Manan Kumar (IIL) by BCIT at KIIT advocates to enhance their institutes, and more and data science. when beginning to chalk out cell will motivate other universities to Mohapatra, University school of Basic & Mishra, Sr Advocate and deemed to be university. expertise, professional skills more the idea of continuing The live session on “Data a career path in this domain. work in a similar fashion. Applied Sciences and Dr Manoj Kumar, Chairman, Bar Council of IIL, being set up by the and acumen. Speaking at education taking root in Science for beginners” by Log on to The students who were awarded were: University School of Information, India (BCI) & Bar Council Bar Council of India the Foundation Ceremony, everybody’s mind,” Anirudh Rao, Expert of https://www.greatlearning.in/a Akash Gautam, Anshu Dahiya, Apoorva Communication & Technology were also of India Trust (BCIT); through its trust (BCIT) Hon’ble Justice Uday Umesh he stated. Python, Machine learning & cademy/learn-for-free/cours- Vashistha, Shelly Gupta, Prashant Kumar. awarded at the occasion. Data Analysis will talk about es/data-science-for-beginners1. !" # $ -- & P! -$>A8" Q -. /!"2( .&)#
he fashion industry will see huge 489/4B!04 78 amounts of innovation in coming Tyears as new technology and changing customer trends and demands will transform the industry which brings more new challenges for students. . Apparel industry moves at breakneck speed and due to COVID-19 outbreak has sped up the pace considerably fash- ion industry operators have had to switch to a multi-channel strategy and $ !6 ;7 become more data-driven in their deci- sion-making. Here are few changes that must be required in 2021 for the professionals working in the fashion 73%7 design industry, Data-Driven: Many stores and brands use data to predict the rise and !/9<
& * ! E . ' . ?. E . 54: 4$ @. 8 . - 0 1 .8 . 6 E . 8 . . * 7 > . . . $ 8 & . . . 8 P . . 01 1 .. . 5 & . 8 >E . 100.:3&:< &:301 8 E . & 8 E 8 > .1 . - . . > . . $ 8 . . 7 E 0 . 1 ' 8E ! 2 H * . 1 ! . +
- C D ' . 1&.: " 1&9#:3 % %%%;# 9(' &:E ; ;Q )Q=(Q 06-!",2 #3%&:# # % ( tuition and get you one step closer r Sekar Viswanathan, vice-presi- to your next great adventure. The ) dent, VIT has announced the GV programme is open to students C D $ DMerit Scholarship and Tmt. The from any country who will be . 1&.: " Rajeswari Ammal Merit scholarship is studying a bachelor’s degree abroad 1&9#:3 (% %%%;# . . 7 aimed at supporting candidates enrolling pplications are open for the at a college or university in the US. &:E ; ;Q )Q=(, at the university’s BBA, Law, BCom, BSc international scholarships Eligibility: You must have #3%&:# # % ( and BA programmes, in addition to the Marketing, in BA LLB (Hons - five years), Afor the academic year 2021- applied (or will apply) to a college flagship USR activity STARS pro- B Com with dual degree programmes. 2022. This funding programme is or university in the US. You must - ) ( gramme. This programmes is unique since it offers administrated by the Fairleigh have applied (or will apply) for a . Dr S V Kota Reddy, vice-chancellor, the fundamentals of CMA, CA, CFA and - Dickinson University. bachelor’s-level degree starting in VIT-AP expounded that the scholarship ACS embedded in its three-year pro- Indian students can apply. the Fall 2021 semester. The degree 5 . 1 is for any Board topper. Under this schol- gramme. The university aslo offers BA Award: Up to $22,000 per year programme must be studied either . 1&.: 6 - arship, the student will get scholarship for and MA in Public Services and BSc and Eligibility: Must have a high on campus or online via distance 1&9#:3 = %%%;# all years of the UG programme. MSc in Data Science. school certificate with an excellent learning from an institute based in &:E ; ;Q )Q=(+ Dr CLV Sivakumar said that in These two merit scholarships can be record. Supporting Documents: To the US. You must hold or be eligi- #3%&:# # % % ( order to avail the scholarship, the can- availed by all candidates appearing for the apply, candidates must be ready to ble to apply for a relevant study visa 7 - didate must be a district topper from any UG non-engineering programmes for submit the previous transcripts at You mustn’t be a US citizen and - . 1 - State. The student is eligible for a 50 per the academic year 2021. the university. you can’t currently reside in the US cent scholarship on the tuition fee. If the The last date to apply is May C DF Undergraduate degree will be unless you’re currently studying . 1&.: $ district topper is a girl, she will get an 31, 2021. For details visit: awarded in any subject offered by abroad. You must be at least 18 years - (% - additional 25 per cent scholarship (mak- www.vitap.ac.in or write to admis- 1&9#:3 Q =%%-( %%%;# the university old by the time of the application &:E ; ;Q )Q= % ing it a 75 per cent scholarship). [email protected]. One can call Admission requirements: For deadline. ! The university offers the following 7901091283 and speak with Dr #3%&:# # % ( admission, applicants must meet all Admission requirements: * programmes under general manage- R Thahiya Afzal, assistant direc- entry requirement of university. Applicants must hold a previous ment with specialisation in Business tor, Admissions, VIT-AP Language requirement: degree with excellent marks. - ) @ - Analytics, Fintech and Digital Universitys Students need to demonstrate that Language requirement: Must & 5 they have a good level of written and be proficient in written and spoken . 1&.: ? 856! >5'6 spoken English. the English language. 1&9#:3 %%%-= %%%;# . #0 ?5 How to apply: If you want to Supporting documents: &:E ; ;Q )Q=+C .- E apply for this studentship then you Submitting a short essay (500-700 #3%&:# # ( % ( are required to take admission in an words) that answers the question: 7 - undergraduate degree at the uni- Why did you choose the US as a & 08 ! ) . versity. After being enrolled, appli- study abroad destination, and how cants can apply through the online will it help you to shape your future? 5 . application form. Proof of acceptance into a univer- . 1&.: . . Application deadline: May 1, sity in the form of a copy of your 1&9#:3 %%%;# ! 0 2021. acceptance letter. Proof that you’ve &:E ; ;Q )Q= . - finished high school in the form of #3%&:# '. Q % ( ! - Applications are invited for a copy of your transcript. A copy of Study a Bachelor’s in the US your passport to prove your iden- )! Scholarship providing a tuition tity - . . 1&.: &7 0 5 award for undergraduate students How to apply: Submit essay at 1&9#:3 =%%%-, %%%;# for the 2021 fall semester. [email protected]. &:E ; ;Q )Q= 6 There is one scholarship of Application deadline: August #3%&:# # % ( $5000 that will help you cover your 31, 2021. 1 . !" # $ -!
# P J)!@$
6 < 07#5"0 0" regardless of the pitch you play on. Especially in the rank turner is being antic- evening, if as a batting team, Aipated at Motera but India you are starting your innings + / captain Virat Kohli expects under lights then that one and pacers to have as big a role as a half hour is very challenging,” spinners in the day-night third he said. Test against England, a side rid- “Yes spin will come into O P P dled with “many weaknesses” play for sure but I don’t think according to him. the new ball and fast bowlers turner to go 2-1 up in a high- Both teams have won a can be ignored. The pink ball 8 ! 9 stakes game but whether it actu- game each in the four-match does bring them into the game # :8; -$! ally gets one remains to be series and ahead of third Test till the ball is nice and shiny, !68! :86! 763:8/ seen. here starting on Wednesday, something we are very well As senior opener Rohit the talk has been incessantly aware of and preparing accord- Sharma was clear in team’s focussed on the nature of the ingly,” added Kohli. choice of surface — a turner that virgin track at the refurbished Talking about the experi- helps Ravichandran Ashwin and stadium. ence his team has gained from Axar Patel just like Joe Root Asked if the ball is unlike- the two outings, Kohli said: would have opted for a green top ly to swing much in the third “Last time we experienced that at the Headingley or the Old Test, Kohli said he expects the the first session is probably the Trafford. pacers to be in the game till the “...Not really bothered it’s for us as well. nicest to bat when the sun is There are a few more ques- ball is “nice and shiny”. about what the strengths and “And we probably have, out and ball doesn’t do much. tions that would demand “I don’t think that is an weaknesses of the English team you know, among other teams, But when it starts to get dark, answers. accurate assessment (that bowl are. We have beaten them in the best bowling attack in the especially during that Twilight, How would the twilight will not swing). The pink ball their home as well, where the world so we’re not really both- it gets very tricky. period be for the batsmen as does tend to swing a lot more ball does way more and hold ered by what the ball might “The light changes, it’s dif- James Anderson feels that the than the red ball. We experi- them out every time so we’re bring differently to the table. ficult to see the ball and then ball swings more in that phase? enced that when we played for not really bothered with that. We’re ready for anything that under lights, it is like playing Will the extra lacquer on the the first time in 2019 (against It’s just about playing well as a comes our way,” he asserted. the first session in the morning. ‘SG Test Pink’ make it difficult Bangladesh),” Kohli said in the team,” he said. Kohli said facing the pink In a normal Test match the ball for the Ashwin-Axar combo pre-match press conference. “And yeah, there are many, ball is more challenging than does tend to swing a lot (in which wreaked havoc on the Kohli also rejected the many weaknesses in the oppo- the red ball irrespective of the morning). So, I think it’s a Chepauk snake pit? assessment that England would sition side as well, if you are nature of the surface. reversal of roles and something And with a 2:30 pm start, have an edge if the pitch keen to exploit them. If it’s a “It is much more chal- that you need to adjust to how much will the dew have a favours pacers. seamer friendly track for them lenging to play with pink ball quite quickly,” he explained. bearing during the final session? The ball would be difficult to grip at that point for slow eye on his bowling workload but bowlers and the pitch, despite it’s not known whether the team P7 - grass being shaved off, might thinks that he is Test match ease out with ball skidding off ready. the surface. Pandya taking the load of a !Q When there are so many maximum 15 overs per innings unknown variables that warrant on a turner could provide more factoring, any captain would like balance to the playing XI and his 07#5"0 0" third match on Wednesday. to assess conditions. big-hitting can tilt any game in “It’s a great achievement in mod- Umesh Yadav passing the India’s favour. ndia captain Virat Kohli on ern day cricket. To maintain your body fitness test was good news for For England, with Moeen ITuesday lauded Ishant and play 100 Tests, it’s rare to see a pacer the Indian camp as Kuldeep Ali back home as part of work- Sharma’s commitment have such longevity these days. He Yadav is likely to be dropped load management, Dom Bess towards Test cricket, saying could have easily prioritised white-ball from the playing XI. is expected to be back along- the veteran pacer could cricket but full credit to him that he did- 07#5"0 0" of cricketing feats in Indian tous occasion and Kohli scoring Umesh, along with Ishant side Jack Leach in the spin have easily prioritised n’t,” Kohli said at the pre-match press cricket — from Sunil Gavaskar’s a hundred is just what the and the now injured department. However, white-ball cricket to pro- conference. virgin Motera strip has famous late cut to complete 55,000 odd spectators, who Mohammed Shami, had pol- whether Anderson and Jofra long his career but chose “A lot of people even lose their become the big talking 10,000 runs in Tests to Kapil would be allowed in, might ished off Bangladesh twice inside Archer will have Stuart Broad to focus on the longest for- motivation. He has the skills, if he want- Apoint as India captain Dev’s best bowling figures of 9 crave for. six sessions in the inaugural Pink or Mark Wood for company is mat instead. ed he could have improved his four Virat Kohli prepares the right for 83 and also him eclipsing The refurbished Sardar Patel Test match in Kolkata. still not clear. The 32-year-old over, 10 over cricket and played in the pink ball questionnaire to trou- Richard Hadlee’s then world Stadium looks colossal under But this England team, with Also, talented batsman Zak Ishant is set to become IPL regularly, or presented himself in ble a spoilt-for-choice England record of highest wickets. lights but the first Test match in Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jonny Crawley could be back in the only the second Indian T20 and ODIs. But he gave his full in the day-night third Test start- On Wednesday, Ishant many years would mean that Bairstow, will pose a far greater playing XI in place of Rory pacer after the legendary commitment to Test cricket,” Kohli ing here on Wednesday. Sharma joining Kapil as the sec- even the home team wouldn’t challenge. Burns while Jonny Bairstow can Kapil Dev to play in 100 added. Ahmedabad as a cricketing ond Indian pacer to play 100 expect a lot of advantage. Hardik Pandya has been replace Dan Lawrence at num- Tests when he takes the Ishant last played in an ODI in venue has been witness to a lot Tests would add to the momen- It would prefer a square kept with the Test team with an ber three. field in the day-night 2016 and a T20I match in 2013. = & # !9 %<7! UNSEEDED ROGERS STUNS 3RD SEED KONTA Adelaide: / 0 ! .? 8*6 B 9 O P 0 8 ? . 07#5"0 0" said. (for the tour of Sri Lanka) then I will play 9C- C- QC The 34-year-old Ashwin Tests and if they (BCB) don’t keep me . avichandran Ashwin has has been Virat Kohli’s go-to in Test then they know what I should Rproved to be England’s man in this series. Besides his do,” Mustafizur told reporters before ' 8! *# nemesis in the first two Tests nine wickets in the first Test leaving for New Zealand. @ * and, well aware of his abilities and eight in second, Ashwin “My first priority is to play for my now, visiting skipper Joe Root has also scored a century on a country and if I am picked in the Test ROBERTSON’S BRACE TAKES RKFC TO TOP on Tuesday described the India Chepuak track, where most of series against Sri Lanka, I will natural- Kolkata: # ?. E . off-spinner as a “world-class the specialist batsmen strug- ly play. If I am not picked then BCB will ?9 '$.0 '$-( performer” in all conditions. gled against the turning ball. tell me that I am not included. At that 8-6. A@ 9! Ashwin has already taken “So, he is a fine performer point, if I am given NOC to play in the 0 17 wickets in the series so far at home and guys just have to IPL then I will play but patriotism comes 0 '$ 6 C and is expected to add some keep working hard to try and first for me.” 60 E more to his kitty in the third figure out how they’re going to The Test series in Sri Lanka will be ..?. ! Test. score every run,” Root added. followed by a three-match ODI rubber 6 “Yeah, he (Ashwin) is a He also lauded young in May but the fixtures have not been 07#5"0 0" bowling and batting depart- world-class performer. I think wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant for finalised yet. INDIA TO PLAY OMAN & UAE IN MARCH ments. it’s been quite tricky for every- his batting skills but said he New Delhi: 8 E ngland skipper Joe Root on In bowling they have Jofra one but as you mentioned, in gives the opposition chances. "7090 CLAUSES IN CONTRACTS K ># = ETuesday said he is yet to have Archer fit and available along particular, the left-handers is “We know Rishabh is Premier all-rounder Shakib Al / 0.5 # + 08'' “real clarity” on what should be with veteran pace spearhead against him... Because you extremely talented but he will “patriotic” Mustafizur Rahman on Hasan’s request seeking a longer stint in . ". 0 his bowling combination for the James Anderson, who is back in know how skilful he is, how give you a chance, and we just ATuesday said he is willing to skip the the IPL has left the Bangladesh Cricket day-night third Test and will fray after workload manage- good his record is against left- got to be ready to take that upcoming Indian Premier League for Board “disappointed” and it has decid- . # (= wait some more before finalis- ment kept him out of the sec- handers in world cricket,” Root when it comes,” said Root. national duty and be available for next ed to add new clauses in the players’ cen- . ". 8! ing it. ond Test. Stuart Broad is also in month’s Test series against Sri Lanka if tral contracts to avoid a similar situation “We’re going to take our contention for a spot. both Anderson and Broad man Jonny Bairstow has also picked in the squad. in future. time with the limited informa- “It’s great to see him together as the pink ball will returned to the squad and it The Bangladesh Cricket Board Signing the annual contract with HALEP PULLS OUT OF QATAR OPEN tion we have on this ground and (Archer) back bowling again, we have “a bit more lateral move- remains to be seen whether they (BCB) has allowed its players, including new clauses would ensure the players Paris: & . ! 7 pink ball cricket. You know, we are excited. He is a world class ment”. can keep in-form Ben Foakes Mustafizur, to participate in the IPL commit themselves to playing for E J> &0 are going to make sure, we give performer and have got all the “Yeah, they have got a out or play both of them. despite the fact that the lucrative T20 Bangladesh. “We will enter into a new 7 ourselves as much (time) as pos- skills...It’s a very exciting place chance and as I say it’s a great “We will get you the squad league is likely to clash with their inter- contact with the players (for 2021),” BCB 0 > 1- ! sible heading into the game to be to have now a battery of selection headache to have... when we’re ready... That’s how nationals assignments. president Nazmul Hassan told reporters. & L/ 8E 8 before we make a decision,” fast bowlers to choose from,” The fact that there might be we want to do things. We just But the left-arm pacer, who was “It will be mentioned clearly who E . . " M Root said on the eve of the Root said. extra lateral movement will want to make sure, we’re really picked up by Rajasthan Royals for 1 wants to play which format. They have 1 8 ! match. Root hinted that they’re obviously work in our favour as sure on everything. When we’re crore, has decided to give precedence to to inform us. If they have any other . # (-C The England think tank weighing a three-seam option well,” Root said. absolutely ready we’ll give you national duty. “I will do what BCB asks engagement, they have to be clear has a selection headache both in with the possibility of playing Senior wicketkeeper bats- the full squad together.” me to do. If they keep me in Test squad about their availability. DEEPAK IN Q/F OF STRANDJA MEMORIAL New Delhi: 0 ! - " 9 M= N 1 8 . Q , ! # ! " $ Q ' 0 > =-% . - > # B08*/? played their roles to perfection. beat Services by three wickets. 49M+(N B In other matches of the group, Delhi M=(N E 7 ! $ umbai rode on skipper Shreyas beat Pondicherry by 179 runs while UK’S SECOND WIN MC%N 6 MC+N ! M=QN MIyer’s unbeaten 103 to beat Rajasthan lost to Himachal Pradesh by Chennai: Opener Jay Bista starred with . . 07#5"0 0" Maharashtra by six wickets in their Elite four wickets. a 61-ball 71 as Uttarakhand outplayed Group D game of the Vijay Hazare Manipur by seven wickets for their sec- UPUL THARANGA ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT ngland’s lead spinner Jack Leach Trophy here on Tuesday. CHANDIGARH ON TOP ond consecutive win in Plate Group Colombo: A! 6/ Esays he is ready for a new role as the This was Mumbai’s second successive Kolkata: In Group E clash at Eden encounter. day/night pink ball Test against India win after they had beaten Delhi in the Gardens, Chandigarh continued their Sent in to bat, Manipur lost the open- (= looks set to bring the seamers back into lung-opener. giant-killing run in their Elite debut, ers by the sixth over and the rest of the . the forefront after the tweakers’ dom- Opting to bat first, Maharashtra stunning hosts Bengal by five wickets. batsmen struggled against a disciplined C B 4. ination in the first two matches. posted 279/9, with centuries from Yash Fresh from their win over neigh- bowling attack. %(Q Leach is aware that with the pink Nahar (119) and Azim Kazi (104) despite bours Haryana, Chandigarh who were In reply, Bista continued his good ! 0 %(+ L8 ball, which tends to move around a lot experienced Mumbai pacer Dhawal playing their second domestic season form with a knock of 71 (8 fours, 2 sixes) M more than the traditional red cherry, Kulkarni (5/44) running through their chased down Bengal’s 253/9 with seven to follow up his 141 on Sunday against 7 >"8 his role could change over the next few top-order. balls to spare to climb up to the top of Meghalaya to set up the win. He added C+=( = days. But it was Iyer, who anchored the the group table, ahead of Saurashra on 113 runs for the first wicket with Kamal “We want to be adaptable, we feel Mumbai chase and saw them home in net-run rate. Singh (41) and set the platform for INDIA-SA SERIES IN LUCKNOW FROM MARCH 7 like we’ve got all bases covered in our 47.2 overs. Saurashtra secured a thrilling one- Uttarakhand’s win. New Delhi: /* $ 0 squad so I think it’s going to be a fas- Chasing 280, Mumbai openers wicket win over star-studded Haryana at Assam also notched up their second . - cinating Test match if the ball is mov- Yashasvi Jaiswal (40) and Prithvi Shaw the 22 Yards Academy in Saltlake. win, beating Arunachal Pradesh by five . E ing around, and if so, it might be a (34) conjured 67 for the first wicket. Hosts Bengal, who made a group wickets to join Uttarakhand at the top of 8 ! 0 6# Q slightly different role for me,” Leach Iyer, who walked in at three, was in stage exit in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20s, the standings with eight points. >"8 - . # Q wrote in Sky Sports. his elements and hammered nine bound- dropped to third spot with one win and In another match, Mizoram went + ( () (Q . . % “I’ve definitely thought about that aries and one six, in his unbeaten knock, a loss. down by 29 runs to Nagaland despite # % ( ) — it’ll be a different challenge and I’ll he found able partners in Suryakumar ' - Elsehwhere at JU Second Campus tons by Pratik Desai (141) and Taruwar . 5 be ready.” Yadav (29), Shivam Dube (47) as they P . 9* '$-J+ ground in Saltlake, Jammu & Kashmir Kohli (108). 8 !