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CHANDIGARH > FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 RNI.No. PUNENG/2018/76070 | VOLUME 2, ISSUE 316 | `3.00

SARA ALI KHAN SAYS DAD SAIF IS PUNJAB BRINGS 9.5 LAKH FARMERS, BCCI’S AGENDA: FROM IPL TO HER ‘MICKEY MOUSE’ P10 FAMILIES UNDER HEALTH COVER P03 SHORTENED DOMESTIC CALENDAR P12 India breaches ONE MILLION mark PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU the US has so far reported Interestingly Delhi, beat- 2593 cases on Thursday. perfect control, although CHANDIGARH, July 16 3.53 million cases, the total ing all predictions, despite Uttar Pradesh also is see- there is a consistent in- number of positive cases in being so thickly populated, ing a spike with 2058 cases crease in the number of India on Thursday Brazil is about two million. has managed to reverse the reported on Thursday. But new cases. The Punjab tally breached the one million However, in terms of the curve. The number of active given the population of the on Thursday stood at 9094 mark in the number of pos- population ratio India is still cases is decreasing every day state, the figures are still positive cases reported so itive cases reported from considered to be doing bet- with more recoveries than not that bad. Even Kerala, far. Of these 6277 have re- across the country. Till 10 ter. While Brazil’s popula- fresh cases. On Thursday, which earlier had managed covered and there are 2587 pm on Thursday, the total tion is 21 crores, that of the for the fifth day consecu- to contain the spread, is active cases in the state. number of positive cases US is 33 crores. Population tively Delhi reported 1652 seeing consistent rise in The recovery rate of the reported was 10,01,863. of India is 138 crores, which cases against 1994 recover- the daily number of posi- state is about 70 percent, However, there is a silver makes the percentage of ies. This is a positive indica- tive cases. On Thursday much higher than the na- lining also. 6,34,133 people positive cases far less than tor for the entire country Kerala reported 722 fresh tional recovery rate of 63 have recovered and the re- the worst hit countries. that if Delhi can manage cases taking the total num- percent. covery rate is 63 percent India has also managed to reverse the curve, so can ber of 10,276. Rest of the The country as a whole and it is rising every day. to control the death rate at the other states. country is seeing a steady will need to continue to India continues to re- around 2.5 percent, which Of late two states, Karna- increase in the number of maintain the guard against main the third worst hit is quite good as compared taka and Andhra Pradesh cases, but there is no cause the spread as the average country in terms of num- to other countries across have been the cause of for concern as the numbers number of new cases, for ber of COVID-19 positive the world. of Maharashtra, Tamil Maharashtra has the highest to increase. ON Thursday concern. While Karna- are still manageable. the last few days, continues patients after the United India’s numbers are ris- Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra number of 2,84,281 cases 8,641 fresh cases were added taka reported 4169 cases, In Punjab, the situation to hover around THIRTY States and Brazil. While ing primarily in the states Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. and the numbers continue in the state. Andhra Pradesh reported continues to remain under THOUSAND. Consular access to Jadhav not meaningful: India Punjab fixes Covid-19 treatment PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU person Anurag Srivastava a review petition in a Paki- Indian side,” Srivastava New Delhi, July 16 said Jadhav was “visibly stani court against his con- said. He said it was also charges in private hospitals under stress” and indicated viction by a military court evident from a camera that India on Thursday said that clearly to the Indian on charges of espionage was visible that the conver- PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU Pakistan did not give consular officers, adding and terrorism. sation with Jadhav was be- Chandigarh, July 16 “unimpeded, unhindered the arrangements did not “The consular officers ing recorded. “In the light and unconditional” con- permit a free conversation were not given unimpeded, of these circumstances, the To check profiteering by sular access to Indian death between them. He said the unhindered and uncondi- Indian consular officers private hospitals during row convict Kulbhushan consular officers could not tional access to Jadhav. On came to the conclusion the current pandemic, Jadhav in violation of an engage Jadhav on his legal the contrary, Pakistani of- that the consular access the Captain Amarinder order by an international rights and were prevented ficials with an intimidating being offered by Pakistan Singh led Punjab Gov- tribunal and its officials from obtaining his written demeanour were present was neither meaningful nor ernment has fixed their left the meeting venue after consent for arranging his nounced that it provided in close proximity of Jad- credible. After lodging a Covid treatment rates. lodging a protest. External legal representation. consular access to Jadhav hav and consular officers protest, they left the venue,” The decision was an- Affairs Ministry Spokes- Earlier, Pakistan an- ahead of a deadline to file despite the protests of the he said. nounced on Thursday DISQUALIFICATION NOTICE after a Covid review LAC STAND-OFF Video Conference (VC) meeting chaired by HC to hear Pilot’s plea today Chief Minister Cap- Disengagement process PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU tain Amarinder Singh. Jaipur, July 16 The rates, finalized for Private Hospitals and A division bench of the Medical Colleges by needs verification: Army Rajasthan High Court will Dr. K.K. Talwar Com- PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU hear Friday afternoon an mittee, cover isolation The rates across these such cases at Rs 6500, New Delhi, July 16 Addressing face-off amended petition filed by beds, ICU treatment categories of hospitals Rs 5500 and Rs 4500 situations: MEA Sachin Pilot and 18 other and hospitalisation for Severe Sickness respectively. China and India are com- India on Thursday dissident leaders, chal- charges, per day of (ICU without need for The move comes amid mitted to "complete disen- said the ongoing dis- lenging the notices from admission. For Moder- ventilator) have been several complaints gagement" of troops, and engagement process the Speaker over a Con- ate Sickness requiring capped, respectively, at received by the state the process is "intricate" in eastern Ladakh is gress move to disqualify Isolation Beds, includ- Rs. 15000, Rs. 14000 government of private that requires "constant specifically aimed at them from the state as- ing supportive care and and Rs 13000, while for hospitals charging verification", the Indian The Corps commanders addressing the face-off sembly. A division bench oxygen, the rates per very Severe or critical exorbitantly for Covid Army said on Thursday held 15-hour-long nego- situations with China was earlier expected to day of admission are patients, these are fixed treatment. after the fourth round of tiations in Chushul on the along the Line of Ac- hear the petition at 7.30 fixed at Rs 10,000 for at Rs 18000, Rs, 16500 The Chief Minister, marathon military talks on Indian side of the Line of tual Control (LAC) in pm but the matter was the judge referred the fresh all Private Medical Col- and Rs 15000 respec- who had personally also de-escalation of the situ- Actual Control(LAC) from eastern Ladakh. put off till 1 pm Friday. petition to a division bench. leges / NABH Private tively. All these rates received complaints on ation in eastern Ladakh. 11 AM on Tuesday to 2 AM The petition first came The counsel to Congress Hospitals with teaching are inclusive of PPE this count, had asked The army said senior com- on Wednesday, covering reviewed the progress on up before Justice Satish chief whip Mahesh Joshi programme from NBE, cost, according to an of- the Dr Talwar commit- manders of the Indian and various aspects of the com- implementation of the first Chandra Sharma at 3 pm. earlier said the court had Rs 9000 for NABH ac- ficial spokesperson. In tee and the state health Chinese military reviewed plex disengagement process phase of disengagement and But advocate Harish Salve asked the advocates to ap- credited Hospitals (In- order to encourage pri- and family welfare the progress on implemen- including withdrawal of discussed further steps to sought time to file a fresh pear again before it at 7.30 cluding Private Medical vate hospitals to cater department to look tation of the first phase of thousands of troops from ensure complete disengage- petition. pm. But the court did not Colleges without PG/ to mild sickness cases into the matter and disengagement and dis- the rear bases within a spe- ment," Army Spokesperson The matter was heard assemble for the hearing, DNB Course) and Rs also, Dr Talwar Com- work out the rates after cussed further steps for cific time frame. Col Aman Anand said in a again at about 5 pm when which was put off. 8000 for Non- NABH mittee has also fixed per discussions with private "complete disengagment". "The senior commanders statement. accredited Hospitals. day admission rates for hospitals.

BRIGHT PUNJAB EXPRESS SPECIAL Pilot not joining it may not be good news for BJP, but it’s certainly bad news for Congress the Congress in Rajasthan even in future either, while seems to be quite likely, he sibility, he can threaten the what Mamata Bannergee if he had remained in the may turn out to be a rally- very existence of Congress M.P.S. PALI did to it in West Bengal. Congress he might have got ing figure for the alienated in Rajasthan, as it may go Mamata also left the Con- a chance at some point of and disillusioned leaders Bihar and UP way. Managing Editor gress under similar circum- time. He is only 42 and has within the Congress. Pilot has the strong CHANDIGARH, JULY 16 stances as had been created cause more damage to the a long political career ahead. There is no dearth of backing of the powerful for Pilot. Since then, Con- Congress party and Rahul Pilot remaining outside such leaders who are not and influential Gujjar com- The deposed Deputy Chief gress has been relegated to Gandhi than being in the BJP. the BJP will however be a big happy with what is hap- munity that is spread across Minister of Rajasthan, an inconsequential third/ Pilot’s not joining the BJP problem for the Congress. pening within the party. four states of Rajasthan, Sachin Pilot has played a fourth place. may not be good news for In the BJP he would be like At the same time they may Haryana, Uttar Pradesh shrewd move by deciding Once in the BJP, he would the saffron party, but it is any other leader and would not be comfortable joining and Madhya Pradesh as not to join the Bharatiya have been like any other lead- certainly very bad news for quite possibly have lost his the BJP. Pilot can lead and also the national capital Janata Party. While there er. BJP has no dearth of popu- the Congress, which now distinct identity. Outside the rally such leaders around Delhi. Caste identities do are multiple reasons for lar leaders right now even in has a challenger almost al- BJP he can prove to be a big him. This way he can cause matter a lot in Indian poli- his not joining the saffron Rajasthan. That however does ready out of the party fold Madhya Pradesh where Even if Gehlot’s govern- headache for the Congress a bigger dent to the Con- tics and more so during party that is ruling at the not mean he would not have roaming around freely and Jyotiradtiya Scindia had ment would have fallen or and its likely president Rahul gress than joining the BJP. the times of elections. centre, his staying away got some respectable space quite threateningly to the numbers to make the would fall in near future, Gandhi. The Congress worries Congress really needs to from the BJP leaves him and position there as he has leadership. Kamalnath led Congress Pilot may not gain much There is all likelihood would have been over had worry because it may have with multiple options. already achieved a stature to For BJP it will not make government fall, Pilot does except seeing the fall of his that if Pilot sticks to his Pilot joined, rather merged, managed to save the gov- In case he decides to be recognized and acknowl- much difference whether not have enough MLAs to bête noir as it is highly un- guns and resigns from the with the BJP. In case he ernment, it may not be form a regional party of edged. But remaining out of Pilot joins the party or ensure fall of the Ashok likely that the BJP will make Congress or is expelled, as decides to form his own able to save the party in his own, he may well do to BJP he has the potential to not. Moreover, unlike in Gehlot government. him the Chief Minister. Not either of the possibilities party, which is quite a pos- Rajasthan in the long run. 02 CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 PUNJAB Ferozepur becomes first division of N Rly Food Safety team Lack of civic amenities Plague city inspects shops to address retirees through video conference ASHOK KAURA 1,17,966 as the latest census, water is being diverted to and collects 35 Phagwara, July 16 is in a total mess as far as drains and then Bein of PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU issues of sanitation, sewer- Chaheru after treatment samples Ferozepur, July 16 Even after several months age, drinking water, street whereas it was proposed of the completion of the lights and strengthening to use this water for irriga- Divisional Railway Man- term of the first Munici- of the roads are concerned. tion purposes. ager, Rajesh Agarwal on pal Corporation Phagwara Shockingly, even a few However, Phagwara Thursday interacted with which is under the direct public toilets provided by Congress MLA Balwinder all railway employees control of the Commissioner the MC in the town are ly- Singh Dhaliwal assured who retired in June-2020 MC now, there has been no ing in dirtiest condition. for early steps to provide PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU through a video conference let-up in the civic amenities A solid waste manage- basic amenities to the S.A.S. Nagar, July 16 in Ferozepur division of of the city for the residents ment programme has not residents. SDO Pardeep Northern Railway, regarding here. been implemented here. Chattani claimed that the In order to ensure clean, hy- their closing dues. Retirees The residents say it was a Though 23 places have water supplies and sew- gienic and quality food items must make best use of final rather a blessing in disguise been selected as tempo- age Board was actively for the people, a food safety dues and construct houses if their own house, must make for Phagwara Municipal rary dumping of garbage, working under a scheme. team of the District Health they don’t have, said DRM All the retired railway employees to make the best their own house with this Corporation not getting all roadsides remain littered. Presently, 49 tube wells department visited various Railway paid Rs 18 crore use of their payments and those who do not have amount. included in the recent Though large dump was set are feeding drinking wa- shops and departmental to 57 employees as closing their own house, must make their own house with Divisional Personnel Offi- countrywide survey under up near Bhogpur village ter to the residents, but all stores in Mohali and Kharar. dues. Ferozepur becomes this amount. cer Jai Singh informed that Swachh Bharat Abhiyan of on Phagwara-Hoshiarpur large scale water tanks of The team led by the District first division of Northern Rly after retirement, there are cities with less than 1 lakh Road, all thrown garbage the MC are lying dry for the Health Officer (DHO) Dr to address retirees through six types of payments to population, otherwise it is being covered by earth last about 24 years. Traffic Subhash Kumar checked the video conference Thus, the ing them, they ask about the sonnel Inspectors partici- railway workers, including would have been much eas- filling process only. and parking are other major food items and took a total of Ferozepur division is the first payment related problems, pated. PPO, gratuity, commuta- ier for Phagwara to replace Though three sewer- problems for the residents 35 samples of different items division of Northern Rail- to sort out the same without Rajesh Aggarwal, DRM tion, leave in cash, GIS, Hoshiarpur forget the tag age treatment plants were and traffic chaos are being under the Tandrust Punjab way where retired railway any delay. addressed the retired rail- and PF. He said that the of the dirtiest town. Phag- set up at Palahi Road and witnessed most of the time mission launched by the state personnel are invited to the In June, 57 railway work- way employees and thanked Pension Payment Order wara, with a population of Hadiabad the entire dirty in this corporation town. government. office of the Inspector in ers were paid about Rs 18 everyone for their services (PPO) is made online on Jammu Tawi, Pathankot, crore as their closing dues. in the railways and wished the 30th of the month, PRTC signs Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhi- In this video conference, Di- them a happy retired life. He but after 15 days the re- PYDB launches online competition ana, Ferozepur, and Palam- visional Personnel Officer also asked all the retired rail- tired railway personnel agreement with pur by following the rules of Yusuf Kabir, Sr Divisional way employees to make the are asked about whether for good social messages, videos COVID-19, through video Finance Manager, Lokesh best use of their payments they have received all the ITI Rajpura conference. After address- Singla, and Divisional Per- and those who do not have payments or any arrears. RAJESH DEHRA in wake of pandemic Rajpura, July 16 Patiala police PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU Pepsu Road Transport SAS Nagar, July 16 book people Don’t panic, but take precautions: DC Corporation Patiala on spreading fake Thursday signed an The Youth of the state Under the ‘Mission Fateh’ launched by the agreement with Gov- are urged to take part information ernment ITI Rajpura. in the online competi- state government, the district administra- Disclosing this here K K tion for good social tion was spreading maximum awareness Sharma, chairman, PRTC messages and moti- so that the people of the district could take said that as per the agree- vational videos in the precautionary measures against the coro- ment, in view of the bright wake of pandemic navirus. future of the trainees, the started by Punjab trainees of Motor Me- Youth Development DALJEET AJNOHA and 183 persons have won quarantine persons so that chanic, Diesel Mechanic Board(PYDB), in- Hoshiarpur, July 16 against corona. She said they can get information and Welder trade would formed chairman S that the recovered persons about COVID-19. She said undergo practical training Sukhwinder Singh Bin- raising awareness JAGDEEP CHOPRA Deputy Commissioner were being sent home. that people should go out at PRTC and the theoreti- dra.Best entries would Best entries will about the epidemic Patiala, July 16 Apneet Riyait said that She said that under the of the house only for ur- cal part Will be conducted receive certificate of through my personal there is no need to panic 'Mission Fateh' launched gent work. She appealed by ITI. appreciation from the receive certificate of Facebook page” said On complaint of Patiala about the coronavirus but by the state government, that the coronavirus is Sharma said that the Punjab Youth Develop- appreciation from he added that thou- Civil Surgeon, Patiala there is a need to be cau- the district administra- spread through contact, Director General of Train- ment Board, he said. the Punjab Youth sands of youth have police has registered a tious and it can be avoided tion was spreading maxi- so it is important to ensure ing (Government of In- Bindra reiterated that Development Board joined him. Under case under Sections 188, only by taking precautions. mum awareness so that that masks, sanitizers and dia) has recently launched Punjab Youth Devel- the able leadership of 186 of IPC and 51 and She said that with the co- the people of the district hand washing from time a scheme to train the opment Board is fully youth related activities Capt Amarinder Singh, 54 of Disaster Manage- operation of the people could take precautionary to time for 20 seconds are trainees of the industrial committed for the Wel- of the Punjab Govern- Chief Minister Punjab, ment Act at PS Kotwali we would soon be able to measures against the coro- maintained while main- training institutes of the fare of the Youth of the ment in a meaning- through Mission Fateh, Patiala against persons defeat COVID-19. navirus. taining social distance. country directly in the State. The Board would ful way, said he. On thousands of youth are who were spreading She said that out of the Meanwhile Apneet Ri- Civil Surgeon Dr Jas- industries in view of the always help the youth, the personal front, as educating the people fake information related samples taken so far in yait said that for aware- veer Singh said that so far demand of the industry provide them necessary chairman of the Board, of the State about the to corona epidemic near the district 18,292 samples ness, quota app is also 19,828 samples have been named the Dual Train- guidance and make “During the time of COVID-19 epidemic, topkhana containment were found to be negative being downloaded to the taken. ing System. them aware about the pandemic, I have been informed Bindra. zone and also on social media platforms. SSP Patiala Mandeep Singh Sahibzada Ajit Sidhu said that some DC interacts with Barnala residents Jassid attack on some places, but unknown persons us- Singh Academy ing Facebook email-id through Facebook live no need to panic, says Dr Baldev students shine Ronak estates were pro- voking people against KULDEEP SOOD ka called upon people to PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU in CBSE Class health officials and ad- Barnala, July 16 wear mask while moving Barnala, July 16 X results ministration. out, wash hands repeat- As a result, hindrance Deputy Commissioner edly and maintain proper The Agriculture Depart- SAJJAN SAINI was being caused in the Barnala Tej Partap Singh social distancing. He said ment has advised the Ropar, July 16 working of medical staff Phoolka interacted with that people should wear farmers to conduct regu- that had been deployed the residents of Barnala mask properly. lar surveys of the cotton The students of Sa- in containment zone. district through Facebook While disposing the crops. Chief Agriculture hibzada Ajit Singh He said the rumors and live and made people Public Relations Office mask, it should be ascer- Officer Dr Baldev Singh Academy, Roopangar fake information not aware about the initia- Barnala talking with them tained that it’s not casu- said that the rainy sea- (residential school) are only caused hindrance tives of state government about the need to follow ally thrown away, rather son has begun at present in high spirits as they in their work but also in dealing with the corona government rules to keep its wrapped up in a paper and the farmers ought to have shown remarkable lowered their morale. pandemic. corona infection at bay and properly disposed in continuously examine farmers need not panic. but still contacted the performance and won The SSP appealed to all On the lines of Chief and join Mission Fateh dustbins. thewhitefly, Aphid, and Dr Baldev Singh after officials of the agricul- laurels in CBSE Class X residents to work as a Minister initiative of in- to win over the infection. He added that with Jassid in the cotton crop surveying the villages ture department if the result session-2019-20. team and refrain from teracting with people, the Appealing the residents the help from people fields. of Mehta, Tapa, Tajoke, infestation of the sucking Tejpreet Singh bagged sharing unauthentic and Deputy Commissioner in- of Barnala to follow the of Barnala, the district He said that farmers Dhaula so on while in- insects is found above the first position scoring 90.8 fake information. teracted live through the government instructions is relatively safer that should not spray in the specting the fields of ETL level. In the case of per cent, Sarvesh bagged Facebook page of District regarding corona Phool- other parts of state and care of others. According Mithu Singh resident of excessive attack, the of- second position scoring to maintain this status are allowed. The marriage to the reports obtained village Mehta said that ficials of the Department 88.4pc, Mahijit Singh people should continue palace/ restaurant /café from the regular survey At present, there are not of Agriculture must be bagged third position supporting the govern- owners have been warned carried out by the teams many strikes of whitefly, contacted.He said that scoring 87.4 pc. The over- For ment. He said that the of suspension of licence of the Agriculture De- Jassid, Aphid, and brown at present flowers are all pass percentage is 100 state government has if this capping was not partment, whitefly, and lice in the district. starting to appear on the per cent. The Director capped social gatherings followed. Jassid attack have been The Punjab Agricul- cotton crop. If the flower of Academy, Sukhjinder ADVERTISEMENT for upto 30 people and It is mandatory for ev- observed in some places tural University has not stalk is falling, it is neces- Singh congratulated the for death related gather- eryone to wear masks at which are less than the yet recommended any sary to spray 13.0.45 on students, parents and the BOOKING ing only upto 20 people offices and shops. ETL level. Therefore spray on the cotton crop, the crop. staff of the Academy. and Lovely Academy students MC Barnala makes organic fertiliser from wet garbage, QUERIES excell in CBSE board exam contributes towards environmental safety Contact : PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU is in Non-Medical stream. All PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU feet wide and 3 feet deep. Phagwara,July 16 the students at the Academy Barnala, July 16 RS 6,000 have been spent Mob : 9417634367, have proved their mettle by on construction of each Lovely Academy has brought outshining others with a large Municipal Council Barna- pit. 0161-2464630 forth top results in CBSE leap of scores. la is not working round the The pits have been HEAD OFFICE: Board XII exams, this year Enrolled at Lovely clock to ensure clean Bar- constructed at total cost too. Among many other suc- Academy to excel in their nala, but also managing its or Rs 3.84 lacs wherein SCO 46 G, BRS Nagar, Ludhiana-141012 cessful students, twelve stu- course subjects, streams wet waste by converting the wet waste collected dents of the Academy have and competitive examina- it into organic fertiliser from entire city is stored. Ph. 0161-2464630 topped CBSE XII exam-2020 tions’ preparations; maxi- and increase soil fertil- He added that the segre- with excellent scores for all mum of these students ity. Deputy Commissioner gated wet and dry waste CHANDIGARH OFFICE: the three streams- Medical, have got 95 per cent and more Barnala Tej Partap Singh ing of wet garbage is done. Bharat Mission 106 com- is collected door to door SCO 118-119, (1st Floor), Sec 8-C, Non-Medical and Commerce. marks. These students belong Phoolka said that 106 pits Executive Officer Mu- post pits were constructed. and brought to these pits Madhya Marg, -160009 The top scores in the Medi- to different top schools of have been constructed in nicipal Council Barnala Of these 64 are at the sani- where it is composted and cal and Commerce streams the city and the surround- the Municipal council Manpreet Singh Sidhu tation office. converted into organic fer- PHONES: 0172-5016121,4087118 are 97%; whereas, 96 per cent ing areas. Barnala where compost- said that under Swachh These are 10 feet long, 5 tilisers. LUDHIANA WEATHER The weather is expected to remain partly cloudy with possibility of Min Temp Max Temp isolated thundershowers over 28.0°c 35.5°c LUDHIANA and its adjoining areas CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 03 during the next 24 hours. PUNJAB CM asks DGP to create special COVID reserves, State Cong postpones public activities Punjab brings 9.5 lakh withdraw cops from non-essential duties amid rising COVID-19 cases: Jakhar ORDERS TIGHTENING OF NOOSE AGAINST VIOLATORS, DIRECTS PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU farmers, families under HEALTH DEPT TO GO FOR AGGRESSIVE CONTAINMENT Chandigarh, July 16 PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU administration to strictly The Punjab Congress has decided to suspend all Chandigarh, July 16 enforce all the latest guide- public activities in the state for the time being in health cover lines, especially with respect view of the rising COVID-19 cases in the state, Expressing concern over the to restriction of 5 persons in PPCC president Sunil Jakhar said on Thursday. PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU increasing cases and fatali- gatherings. "The Congress government in Punjab under the Chandigarh, July 16 ties in the state, state Chief Seeking the support of the leadership of Chief Minister Amarinder Singh was Minister Captain Amarinder people to win the fight, the working diligently to save the state from the coro- Punjab Chief Minister Singh on Thursday directed Chief Minister said district navirus pandemic and in such a Amarinder Singh on Thurs- the DGP to create special administrations and the situation it was imperative that day gave the go-ahead for COVID Reserves by with- health department should all the people cooperate in the bringing a total of 9.5 lakh drawing police personnel de- ment to identify contain- work actively with local lead- mission to prevent spread of the farmers and their families ployed on non-essential du- ment and micro contain- ers to drive a community-led disease," he said. into the ambit of the health ties for the next few months. ment zones more quickly effort to check the spread of "A letter in this regard has also insurance cover under the Chairing a COVID review and clamp down on them Covid. He pointed out that been received from Chief Minister Ayushman Bharat Sarbat video conference, the Chief with speed to check the in Amritsar, the work done Amarinder Singh," Jakhar said. Sehat Bima Yojana for Minister also asked DGP spread of the pandemic. by District Administration, Till the situation improves, the 2020-21, as against around Dinkar Gupta to tighten The state currently has 38 Police, Govt Medical Col- party would reach out to the people through virtual 5 lakh covered in the pre- HIGHLIGHTS the noose against violators micro containment zones lege Community Medicine media. For the time being, no public programme or vious year. The scheme, of safety norms, especially in 12 districts and 7 contain- Department, Health Depart- meeting would be held, the Punjab Pradesh Congress launched by the state  The scheme, launched by the state those found not wearing ment zones in 6 districts. ment and other experts was Committee (PPCC) chief said in a statement here. He government on the Rajiv government on the Rajiv Gandhi birth masks. He further directed The Chief Minister also showing good results. He also appealed to all to follow the health-related guidelines Gandhi birth anniversary anniversary on August 20, 2019, with 45 lakh the DGP to instruct the SSPs called for immediate action lauded the work done by pri- issued by the state government in letter and spirit. on August 20, 2019, with families covered for 2019-2020, has proved of cities with large caseloads to increase testing as per the vate institutions such as DMC Each one must use a mask at the workplace and 45 lakh families covered to strictly enforce all curbs targets already decided by Ludhiana, which had tied up while moving out of house, social distancing and for 2019-2020, has proved to be highly beneficial to people of Punjab and norms to check further the state government. Un- with Ram Shriram Society to other advisories also need to be ensured, Jakhar to be highly beneficial to during the COVID crisis. spread of the disease. derlining the need for ex- arrange more beds for Level 1 said. On Wednesday, the Chief Minister, in a letter people of Punjab during  The number of farmers covered during the As deaths per million in treme caution, even though patients, with DC Ludhiana to all the registered political parties in the state, had the COVID crisis. Punjab increased to 7.7 per the state’s figures were still and CP Ludhiana playing issued a personal appeal not to hold any political The state government first year of the scheme stood at around 5 million, Captain Amarinder better than the national av- a key role in facilitating the gatherings in view of the pandemic and the restric- has also capped charges lakh, as these had been issued ‘J’ forms in directed the health depart- erage, he also asked district partnerships. tions imposed to contain its spread. for COVID-19 treatment 2015 by the Mandi Board. in hospitals empanelled un- der the Ayushman Bharat cident cases, under the or after January 1, 2020 Tript Bajwa’s Sarbat Sehat Bima Yo- health insurance scheme. and in November 1, 2019 Committed to provide nutritious mid-day meal to jana. The Chief Minister The number of farmers and March 31, 2020 sugar wife, son test said that the beneficiaries covered during the first season, respectively, the government school students: Vijay Inder Singla positive could approach any of the year of the scheme stood farming families eligible for 546 empanelled private at around 5 lakh, as these cover during 2020-21 has Sufficient funds and foodgrains allocated by state govt to ensure proper nutrition of students: School Education Minister hospitals and 208 govern- had been issued 'J' forms in now gone up to 9.5 lakh. ment hospitals for treat- 2015 by the Mandi Board. With the Chief Minister PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU to the students for first fi- ment facility of up to Rs With 8.7 lakh farmers approving their inclusion Chandigarh, July 16 nancial quarter of academic 5 lakh for 1,396 diseases, and 80,000 cane growers in the scheme, all the 9.5 session 2020-21. He added including major surgical now registered with the lakh will now be covered School Education Minis- that for the second quarter treatments such as heart Mandi Board as 'J' form with effect from August ter Vijay Inder Singla, on (July 20-September 20), al- surgery, cancer treatment, holders, having sold their 20, according to an official Thursday, said that Chief location of 11,974 MT have joint replacement and ac- agricultural produce on spokesperson. Minister Captain Ama- also been approved. Vijay PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU rinder Singh led Punjab Inder Singla said, "The Chandigarh, July 16 government is committed amount of Rs 37.26 crore Encroachments in Kapurthala to be demolished for the overall development as cooking cost have already Wife and son of Pun- of children of Punjab and been sanctioned by the state jab Cabinet Minis- PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU spruce up the town be- Stand by demolishing en- most nutritious mid-day zeal of teachers have made at the doorstep of every eli- government which has to ter Tript Bajwa have Chandigarh, July 16 fore November this year croachments and illegal meal is being continu- it possible to tackle with the gible student," Singla said, be transferred to the ac- tested positive for on the conclusion of Guru structures. ously provided to as many situtation. while lauding the efforts of counts of beneficiary stu- coronavirus. Both The state government is Nanak Dev’s 550th birth The Municipal Cor- as 15.79 lakh students of "Despite facing many odds government teachers. dents as per the guidelines are asymptomatic undertaking a drive to anniversary. poration had issued government schools across due to the unprecedented The cabinet minister laid by the Union govern- and are self-quaran- demolish all encroach- The government is notices for demolition Punjab. Vijay Inder Singla pandemic, the teachers claimed that 8262.23 ment. As some students tining at home. The ments and unauthorized considering a proposal to to all encroachers in added that though the ef- have really been doing a metric tones (MT) of did not have any operative Minister had tested structures in Kapurthala. modernize the Bus Stand 2018, but under politi- forts have been hampered commendable job in taking foodgrains have been sent bank account, around Rs positive on Tuesday According to sources, the in Kapurthala and widen cal pressure the drive due to spread of COVID-19 online classes, distributing to the schools to deliver rice 14 crore is lying with the and is at present government is keen to the road opposite the Bus had fizzled out. but the commitment and books apart from foodgrains and wheat in sealed packets respective schools." admitted to Fortis Hospital, where he has been moved to Consumer Affairs Dept imposes fine of `15,34,000 on 472 This was disclosed 9 more COVID-19 deaths in Punjab; 298 fresh cases take tally to 9,094 a private ward as all today by a spokesperson PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU each in Gurdaspur, Patiala turnees and 13 had a travel his parameters are shopkeepers for overpricing of masks, hand sanitizer of the Consumer Affairs Chandigarh, July 16 and Kapurthala, according history to other states, the normal and accord- PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU been checked through- and Civil Supplies De- to the medical bulletin. bulletin said. As many as ing to sources he may Chandigarh, July 16 out the state. Out of partment. Spokesperson Nine more people suc- Ludhiana, one of the worst of 410 coronavirus patients be discharged in the these, 472 establish- further said that the cumbed to COVID-19 in affected districts, reported were discharged after they evening on Thursday. Legal Metrology wing ments have been found department has received Punjab on Thursday, push- 49 cases, followed by 39 recovered from the infection. of Punjab Consumer indulging in malprac- 17 complaints regrading ing the death toll to 230 in Jalandhar, 28 each in A total of 6,277 people have Affairs Department tices. The department various malpractices in while 298 new cases took the Amritsar and Patiala, 24 in been cured of the infection so NIA searches pro- has conducted state imposed penalty worth sale of goods. A swift tally to 9,094. Four fatalities Fazilka, and 17 in Bathinda far, it said. There are 2,587 Khalistan terrorist's wide checking drive. A rupees 15,34,000 on action was taken to stop were reported in Ludhiana, among others. Of the fresh active cases in the state as house in Mohali total of1806 Shops and Chemist shops have them. such nefarious activities. two in Jalandhar and one cases, four were foreign re- of now, it added. Dumping of fly ash in Talwandi Bhai declared as Sikhs protest against Pakistan Mansa: NGT directs spy agency ISI for backing containment zone with 26 PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU committee to submit report pro-Khalistan activities Chandigarh, July 16 PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU total corona positive cases New Delhi, July 16 The National Investigation has been deployed at Agency (NIA) has searched The National Green Tribunal Thursday directed a district level special the house of pro-Khalistan committee to submit report on a plea seeking directions to Talwandi Bhai terrorist Paramjit Singh to Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL) in Punjab's consisting of Naib Pamma in Mohali near here, Mansa town to pay environmental compensation Tehsildar, SPL Rural, officials said on Thursday. for unscientific management of the fly ash. A bench SMO Ferozshah, Pamma, a member of the headed by NGT Chairperson Adarsh Kumar Goel SHO Talwandi Bhai banned Sikhs for Justice formed a committee comprising officials from Central and BDPO Ghall (SFJ) and the Babbar Khal- Pollution Control Board, state pollution control board, Khurd who will be sa International, is residing State Environment Impact Assessment Authority facilitated by local in Britain. and District Magistrate officers/officials to The NIA team quizzed the Mansa. take care of various NEW DELHI, JULY 16 Teen Murti. However, family members of Pamma, We are prima facie sectors. Meanwhile, they were stopped near including his elderly parents, satisfied that the appli- Deputy Commis- Members of the Sikh Chanakyapuri police for nearly four hours and car- cation raises substantial sioner, Ferozepur, community on Thursday station, he said. The ried out a search of the house. questions of environ- Gurpal Singh Chahal held a protest near the protestors were shout- They seized passbooks of bank ment which need to PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU coronavirus in the dis- shared COVID status Pakistan High Commis- ing slogans against accounts, an official said, be- be adjudicated by this Ferozepur, July 16 trict, have been issued with the citizens sion here against ISI for Pakistan's spy agency sides inquiring about Pam- Tribunal. We direct the as per the protocol through the first backing pro-Khalistan ISI for promoting pro- ma’s remittances. They also committee to furnish a factual and action taken With the total num- and advisory received Facebook live ses- activities and the Kha- Khalistan activities and noted the details of the fixed report including restoration plan for damage ber of 26 Corona from the Ministry of sion on Wednesday to listan Referendum supporting the Khalistan deposits of the elderly couple. to the environment and assessment of realistic positive cases, the Health and Family sensitize the people 2020', police said. The Referendum 2020', an Pamma is reportedly working compensation of the damage caused, the bench Deputy Commis- Welfare, Government against the ongoing protest, led by Sardar online campaign to de- on the Refrendum-2020 proj- said. The tribunal said that a copy of the report sioner, Gurpal Singh of India as this can battle against the Manjit Singh GK, inter- mand a separate home- ect of pro-Khalistan ideologue may also be furnished to Justice Jasbir Singh, Chahal has declared affect the surround- novel corona pan- national president of Jag land for the Sikhs. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, former Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Talwandi Bhai as a ing areas and posses demic and appealed Assara Guru Ott (Jathe- The 'Referendum who was recently declared a who has been appointed to look into certain en- containment zone a potential threat to not to get panicky as dar Santokh Singh), be- 2020' is an initiative terrorist by the Centre. vironmental issues in Punjab. with a buffer zone of nearby localities. the administration gan around 11.30 am, a of pro-Khalistan group Pamma is a key conspira- The green panel was hearing plea filed farmer adjacent villages for To deal with the is fully geared up senior police officer said. Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), tor of the 2010 high-velocity Kulwant Singh and others seeking directions to the checking the further situation and effec- to fight with virus. There were around which has been banned twin bomb blasts in Patiala and company to pay environmental compensation for spread of COVID-19. tive implementation He, however, solic- 50-60 Sikh protestors by the Indian govern- Ambala and the mastermind of damage to the environment and the agricultural The containment of the Containment ited people’s support who tried to march ment for advocating a the 2009 killing of Rulda Singh, fields on account of unscientific management of zone orders, to check measures a Rapid Re- to make Ferozepur towards the Pakistan separate homeland for head of the Rashtriya Sikh San- the fly ash. the further spread of sponse Team (RRT) corona-free district. High Commission from the Sikhs. PTI gat, a wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). 04 CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 PUNJAB/TRICITY CBSE wants smartphones, UT records 16 new cases in 24 hrs internet connection for students TALLY CLIMBS TO 635 INCLUDING 148 ACTIVE CASES belonging to EWS families A.S.PRASHAR The new cases have been PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU Chandigarh, July 16 reported from Sectors 27, 16 fresh COVID-19 cases in Mohali; Chandigarh, July 16 31, 32, 45, 46, 48, 52, Dha- UT recorded 16 more cases nas and Manimajra. A virtual online review on Thursday, taking the Meanwhile, 17 patients district total climbs to 472 meeting was held with tally to 635. The figure have been cured and dis- Manoj Ahuja, Chairper- includes 148 active cases. charged from hospitals. DEATH TOLL son –CBSE, Dr. Joseph Em- STANDS AT NINE manuel, Director (Academ- CHANDIGARH (UT) COVID-19 STATUS UPDATE ics) and Dr. Biswajit Saha, PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU Director (Training & Skill Total number of active cases 148 Chandigarh, July 16 Education) on Thursday. Total number of patients tested 10244 In Chandigarh, the meet- been pushed further and online assessment of CCT. Total number of patients found negative 9560 Mohali reported 16 more ing was chaired by Manoj tentative dates for Field and It was also decided that COVID-19 positive cases Parida, Adviser to the Ad- Main Trials of PISA were monthly meetings will be Total number of patients found positive 635 on Thursday, taking the ministrator along with Arun also discussed. held to review the prepared- Total number of samples rejected 2 district total to 472. Kumar Gupta, Principal Chairperson-CBSE raised ness for PISA. The death toll stands at Secretary Education, Ru- the issue of low participa- Adviser to the Admin- Total number of COVID-19 patient cured till date 476 nine. After making a com- binderjit Singh Brar, Direc- tion of students of govern- istrator requested Chair- Total number of COVID-19 deaths till date 11 plete recovery, seven coro- tor School Education and S. ment schools in online person, CBSE to supply Total number of samples of UT whose result is awaited 47 navirus infections were S. Dahiya, Director, SCERT. assessment. He further the printed booklets (PISA discharged. Earlier, eight A brief presentation was expressed concern about primer) for parents so that *Total number of samples of Chandigarh collected 11165 people were discharged from the hospital. Mohali now has 160 active cases. made by Director (Academ- availability of smartphones these can be delivered at ics), CBSE regarding the and internet connection their residences. He direct- status of PISA prepared- with students belonging ed the Director, SCERT to ` ness of UT Chandigarh. He to EWS families. He also explore all the possibilities Forum directs insurance company to pay 15 k compensation shared the details of board requested the administra- / ways to reach to all the BRIJENDER GAUR the claim of the complain- ments were asked for and cardio artery disease fell in results, assessment of CCT tion to plan regular online students during these dif- Chandigarh, July 16 ant. Forum also asked OPs thereafter told the bill for the exclusion clause of the tests and a sample survey training for the teachers so ficult times. He further to reimburse the claim of Rs reimbursement may be sub- policy, as it was the out- of schools of Chandigarh. that they could prepare the assured the CBSE that the Consumer forum has di- 1, 97,057 to the complain- mitted after the treatment come of diabetes mellitus He further informed that students for taking PISA Chandigarh Administration rected Oriental Insurance ant alongwith interest @ part is over. The diagnosis of and reimbursement, was Teacher Energized Text- examination. will undertake all possible Company Limited and Medi 9 per cent per annum from provided to him and his wife the disease of the complain- not payable upto three years books (TET) for teachers Principal Secretary Edu- endeavours to ensure best Assist India TPA Private the date of repudiation till Krishna Kumari and the ant was triple vessel disease from the date of the policy and PISA primer for parents cation assured Chairperson results from UT of Chan- Limited to pay an amount realization. complainant had disclosed and the procedure adopted in force. The complainant will be shortly shared with CBSE that department will digarh so that the overall of Rs 15,000 to the com- Bihari Lal Sharma, a resi- his pre-existing ailment of was coronary angiography. alleged that the said exclu- UT of Chandigarh. Due make all efforts to ensure ranking of the nation im- plainant as compensation dent of Zirakpur had lodged diabetes and thyroid to his The complainant remained sion clause was not part of to the global pandemic, maximum participation of proves significantly in the for causing mental agony this complaint in June 2018. wife. admitted from May 30 to the terms and conditions of PISA examination has students of Govt. Schools in PISA 2022. and harassment to him The Ops had issued health The complainant suddenly June 1, 2017, for CAD and the policy and the coronary and to pay Rs 10,000 to insurance to him and sum fell ill on May 30, 2017, and the bill of Rs 1,97,057 was artery disease cannot be the complainant as costs of assured was Rs 5 lakh. The was admitted in Ivy Hospital raised. necessarily the outcome of litigation. This direction has policy was valid from July 7, at Mohali and Medi Assist However, on being sub- diabetes mellitus which the PU gets grant of `1.40 cr from Getty been given in a case where 2016, to July 6, 2017. The India was asked to provide a mitted, it was not processed complainant was suffering OPs did not proceed with health insurance cover was cashless facility. Some docu- by OPs on the ground that from a pre-existing disease. Foundation for Gandhi Bhawan PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU Boman Irani’s illuminating take DAV college to celebrate golden jubilee of world tour Chandigarh, July 16 on the learner’s perspective The Department of PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU on motorcycle by Jagmohan S Kang & K.K Gupta Gandhian and Peace Chandigarh, July 16 PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU on this unforgettable journey. Studies, Panjab Univer- Chandigarh, July 16 They kept up with the sity, Chandigarh has re- Chitkara College of Edu- spree of making their alma ceived a grant of Rs 1 crore cation, Chitkara Univer- Way before the advent of mater proud, when one of 40 lakhs from the Getty sity in collaboration with path-breaking selection modern telecommunication duo, Shri Jagmohan Singh Foundation, USA as an Chitkara International of roles like ‘Virus’ in 3 and logistics, two young dar- Kang, a multifaceted per- announcement “Keeping School hosted the versa- idiots, an austere Doctor, ing biker lads from DAV Col- sonality made his mark in It Modern Grant”. As an tile Indian theatre and film JC Asthana in Munnabhai lege, Ambala (Lahore), riding politics before serving as an exceptional case, this is actor, Boman Irani in an MBBS, as a brutally honest away from their comfort zone, K.K. Gupta were awarded advocate at Punjab and Hary- the second grant given by online master class titled news channel head in PK pinned the country onto the with gold medal by Hon’ble ana High court. President the Getty Foundation for “Learner’s Perspective- etc. shared his remarkable global map, with their world Governor of Haryana by Punjab university student Gandhi Bhawan. Earlier in related to Architecture our repository of heritage A Narrative by an Artist journey from humble be- tour starting from 17th July then late B.N. Chakraborty council, Member Senate & 2015 PU received a grant and Heritage. This will for future generations, he Extraordinaire”. The in- ginnings to glorious des- 1970 (fifty years ago) and for this Historical remark- Syndicate Punjab Univer- of around Rs 87 lakhs Rs boost the morale of the added. He congratulated sightful master class was tinations.. culminating in December. able, unique & adventures sity Chandigarh, Member for the Conservation Man- faculty and students to Dr. Manish Sharma and moderated by Dr. Niyati Reminiscing the old During their tour spanning event/tour. National Council IYC, Best agement Plan (CMP) of take up similar projects his entire team for bring- Chitkara, Principal, Chit- times, Boman Irani told over six months, they visited The alumni association of Cadet in N.C.C., Member All Gandhi Bhawan. in the future. Such grants ing such positive and in- kara International School the viewers about his trans- Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Bulgaria, this college in order to refresh India Congress Committee, Professor Raj Kumar, for innovative techniques spiring news during this and duly helmed with an formation from being a boy Yugoslavia, Italy, Switzerland, the memories of the yester- besides many other notable Vice-Chancellor, Panjab will take a University to pandemic. It is pertinent to aim to appraise the pro- with mathematics dyslexia, France, England, Belgium, years will mark the 50th year achievements he went on to University, expressed that a new level of research. mention here that Gandhi spective and in-service who would stammer and Germany, and Austria besides anniversary/ Golden jubilee be elected as an MLA and this excellent announce- As Panjab University has Bhawan is the only build- teachers with the student’s be nervous around people other countries. They were of the world tour by its dy- Minister in Punjab govern- ment of grant for Gandhi a rich history, iconic ar- ing of any Institution of perspective. Boman Irani, to the successful artist and also interviewed by B.C.C. namic adventurous students, ment for over ten years, Bhawan will enable Pan- chitectural heritage and India which has received popularly known for his teacher. London (U.K.) with a webinar to share the served more than a dozen jab University to do more artifacts too, we appreciate the grant in 2015 and now Jagmohan Singh Kang & experiences gained by them important portfolios. research-based projects such grants for preserving in 2020 again.

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LUDHIANA CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 05 Hardcore criminal 57 new cases reported in Challans worth `1.14 crore issued against arrested with 27,700 persons for violating govt instructions weapon YOGESH KAPOOR PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU district in last 24 hours Ludhiana, July 16 Ludhiana, July 16 PEOPLE SHOULD FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS & STAY INDOORS: DC To strictly ensure the In a joint operation by Lud- compliance of govern- hiana Police and Counter AMARPREET SINGH the number of such persons ment instructions issued Intelligence wing, a hard- Ludhiana, July 16 is 2,641. On Thursday, 194 by the Punjab govern- core criminal identified persons were sent for home ment regarding COV- as Sachin Dheegan was Deputy Commissioner quarantine. ID-19, the Police Com- arrested on Thursday near Varinder Sharma on Thurs- He said that whenever missionerate Ludhiana GNE College. The accused day informed that under District Administration and has fined 27,700 persons was wanted in kidnapping the ‘Mission Fateh’ of the Health Department Lud- and challans worth Rs case registered against him Punjab government, the hiana find out that about 1.14 crore have been is- at Police Station Division number of COVID-19 pa- any positive or suspected sued against them. Number 5 few days ago. tients getting cured in dis- COVID-19 person, their Commissioner of Police 78 challans worth Rs Giving information, the trict Ludhiana is increasing samples are immediately Rakesh Kumar Agrawal ‘28,969 traffic 1,37,000 have been is- police officials said that with each passing day. He sent for testing. Similarly, informed on Thursday challans have been sued against persons for following a said that there are 488 ac- as many as 1,100 samples that till July 15, chal- violating social distanc- tip-off from tive patients in the district of suspected patients were lans worth a total of Rs issued and 1,872 ing instructions. sources at present. sent for testing on Thurs- 1,14,83,800 have been is- vehicles have been He further stated that they have He said that sincere day and their results are sued against the violators. impounded for not 28,969 traffic challans arrested efforts are being made expected shortly. He warned of strict action following traffic have been issued and Sachin to keep people safe from 45,768 samples have been He said that unfortunate- Sharma appealed to the against all persons who rules’ 1,872 vehicles have been Dheegan COVID-19. He said that received, of 43,852 samples ly 40 people from Ludhiana residents to follow all direc- violate the government impounded for not fol- when he was crossing the 57 new patients have tested is negative and reports of and 33 from other districts tions of the Punjab govern- instructions. 11,500 have been issued lowing traffic rules. area in Maruti Baleno car. positive in last 24 hours’ 1,381 samples are pending. have lost their lives. ment and if they would stay A total of 25,419 against persons for vio- Agrawal said that in Resident of Qila Mohalla, time. He said that now, the total He informed that till indoors, they would not challans worth Rs lating home quarantine, view of increasing num- Sachin Dheegan said was He further said that number of patients related date, as many as 17,138 only stay safe themselves, 1,11,09,600 have been 2,195 challans worth Rs ber of positive cases in facing seven cases includ- till date, a total of 47,149 to Ludhiana is 1,626, while persons have been kept but would also contribute issued against persons 2,25,700 have been is- the city, the Ludhiana ing murder, attempt to samples have been taken, 290 patients are related to under home quarantine in in keeping everyone around for not wearing masks, sued against persons for Police is now strictly murder, robbery, extor- out of which reports of other districts and states. the district and at present, safe. eight challans worth Rs spitting in public and challaning the violators. tion and others. Wholesale vegetable vendors Punjab government under fire for banning protests, apprised of precautions to farmers to park tractors along the road on July 20 PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU ing of Lakhowal, Ludhiana-1 a free market will encour- prevent COVID-19 Ludhiana, July 16 and Ludhiana-2 blocks of age hoarding and force the BKU, its general secretary farmers to sell food grain, PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU Terming the Congress gov- Harinder Singh Lakhowal vegetables and fruit at lower Ludhiana, July 16 ernment in Punjab as tak- alleged that the state gov- prices,” said Lakhowal. ing anti-democracy stand ernment had imposed a Lakhowal said a dark fu- In an attempt to curb the in slapping a ban on public ban on gatherings not as a ture loomed large over the spread of COVID-19 and its gatherings and also conniv- preventive measure against heads of farmers, not only panic, the Ludhiana Health ing with Modi government, COVID-19 but as a repres- in Punjab but across the Department is working la- the Bharti Kisan Union- sive step to curb agitation by nation as the MSP regime boriously round the clock Lakhowal (BKU) has said farmers and workers. was about to be scrapped. If with its Mass Media teams that the farmers would He said as the farmers lic gatherings and protests in Punjab will be rendered the farmers were not given throughout the district. On hold a protest by parking were being mobilized for the which indicated towards its redundant as the traders and remunerative prices, their Thursday, the teams of offi- their tractors on the road protest against three anti- connivance with the centre big business houses will en- debt-burden would further cials visited various places, from Chahlan Pul to Ko- farmer ordinances brought and corporate houses. ter the market and become increase and ultimately, where they apprised local hara Chowk near Ludhiana by Modi government, the “With the new legislative free to exploit the farm- their land holdings would vendors about the precau- Special training organised on contact on July 20. Congress government in the measures (brought through ers by purchasing crops at be usurped by big businesses tions they need to take in tracing and tracking of COVID-19 patients Addressing a joint meet- state had prohibited pub- ordinances), Mandi Board cheaper rates. Not only this, and corporate houses. order to keep the corona- virus away from them and PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU traceable people. CICU takes up people who visit them. Ludhiana, July 16 Ludhiana Civil Surgeon During awareness drive Dr Rajesh Bagga said that issue of exporters PAU and ATARI bag national ICAR awards under ‘Mission Fateh,’ A special training was in this crucial time we regarding cargo the health teams visited held at Civil Surgeon of- cannot afford to leave any being stopped in PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU ICAR Award create aware- ny of the Indian Council wholesale fruit and veg- fice, Ludhiana by technical stone unturned. So, that West Bengal Ludhiana, July 16 for Outstand- ness against of Agricultural Research etable market on the Ja- experts for contact tracing is why we ing Interdisci- paddy residue organised online through landhar Bypass road of the and tracking of COVID-19 are work- LUDHIANA, JULY 16 The ICAR-Agricultural plinary Team burning and video conferencing. The city. Where they were told positive patients. This ing hard Technology Application Research for to promote award carries an amount that wearing mask by ev- training was given by Dr to find and CICU president Upkar Research Institute (AT- the manage- in-situ man- of Rs 3.75 lakh for the KVK ery vendor and customer Anurag and Dr Samuel, trace each Singh Ahuja and gen- ARI) at PAU Campus, ment of Crops agement of along with a cash award of is mandatory as per the Department of Social and every eral secretary Pankaj Ludhiana, which is coordi- Residue in Punjab. residue in Punjab through Rs one lakh to a farmer, guidelines of Punjab gov- and Preventive Medicine, person. He Sharma on Thursday nating and monitoring the This prestigious award KVKs. Major Manmohan Singh, ernment. They were also DMCH, Ludhiana. further added that health said that exporters are action plan and progress of carries an amount of Rs five Besides, Krishi Vigyan associated with KVK, made aware to wash their In this training, they department daily is doing facing problems regard- 69 Krishi Vigyan Kendras lakh and a citation. The in- Kendra, Amritsar, has been Amritsar. ICAR awards hands or sanitise before and sensitized health depart- 1,000 Reverse Transcrip- ing cargo being stopped (KVKs) in three states of ter-disciplinary team led by awarded at the national in 20 different categories after the selling of fruits ment employees about the tion Polymerase Chain by order of District Mag- Punjab, Himachal Pradesh Dr Rajbir Singh, Director, level with the prestigious were announced at the and vegetables is must be- missed contact tracing and Reverse also known as istrate of Nadia under and Uttarakhand and two ICAR-ATARI, Ludhiana Pandit Deen Dyal Upad- occasion that was graced cause fruits and vegetables tracking. The told them RTPCR, Truenet and anti- lockdown instructions Union Territories of Jam- and Dr Jaskaran S Mahal, hyay Rashtriya Krishi Vig- by the Union Minister of are being touched by many how to track and trace un- germ rapid test. to be quarantined for mu and Kashmir and La- Director (Extension), PAU, yan Protsahan Puraskar Agriculture and Farmers’ people. So, in order to save seven days. These con- dakh, has received the pres- Ludhiana executed a well- at the 92nd Foundation Welfare Narendra Singh all from this disease, mini- vironment which involves He further said that it is signments are for Ban- tigious Nanaji Deshmukh designed programme to Day and Award Ceremo- Tomar. mum fruits and vegetables visitors from various parts very inhumane on part of gladesh. should be touched and of the district to purchase persons who discriminate Sarvjit Singh, Co-con- proper sanitization should the vegetables and fruits. with the positive patients vener of CICU Export After Ludhiana North Congress also be done. They were Apart from it, during and their families which is Promotion Committee, Webinar organised on ‘Facts also advised to maintain Thursday’s awareness pro- not justifiable and the Mass added that these cargos councilors, now Deputy Mayor and Impact of COVID-19’ at social distancing and to gramme, teams also visited Media teams are working are not meant for un- charges Mayor with misbehaviour cater to one customer at meritorious school where to create the appropriate loading or processing in DMCH College a time. they counselled positive awareness to dispel such West Bengal and merely PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU particular. Explaining further, Civil patients and their relatives. behavioural attitudes from transiting through. If Ludhiana, July 16 “Sandhu has been PUNJAB EXPRESS BU- Overview about the Surgeon Dr Rajesh Kumar Block Extension Educator the minds of the public, it will quarantined for working in an undemo- REAU facts and impact of CO- Bagga said that said, ven- Rajinder Singh said, there which is working well to seven days, industry All is not well in the cratic manner. In the Ludhiana, July 16 VID-19 was given by Dr dors need to be extra care- are teams who are working lower the panic among have to pay high cost Congress-led Munici- general house meetings Shama Lohumi, followed ful while carrying out their to prevent the spread of people and people should ie, truck demurrage pal Corporation in the of the MC held during Department of Community by sessions on Psychologi- routine activity as they are the virus, but along with stop discrimination with charges and the delay industrial capital of the last two and a half years, Health Nursing of DMCH, cal impact of COVID-19 more prone to catch the it we also need to fight the the positive persons and in goods movement, will state. Taking a cue from not even once was I given College of Nursing, Malak- and lockdown on general virus in their working en- fear caused by the virus. their families. affect the business. the infighting between a chance to speak,” she pur Ludhiana in collabo- population by Dr Man- ministers and legislators, lamented in the letter. ration with N-SPHERE preet Kaur, Vice-Princi- the ruling party council- The Deputy Mayor fur- organised a webinar on pal, CON, SGRD, Pre- ors have also launched an ther said that when her ‘Facts and Impact of CO- vention and promotion 162.5 acre common land in Jagraon attack on Mayor Balkar husband had called the VID-19’ on Thursday. of health by Dr Hardeep Singh Sandhu. Even as Mayor to discuss certain The webinar started Kaur, Professor, UCON, the face-off between pending development with the inauguration Social stigma and CO- village under unlawful occupation the first citizen and the works, he was curtly told ceremony. Prem Kumar VID-19 by Meenakshi, PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU of some 350 individuals.” Congress councilors from (by the Mayor) to confine Gupta, Secretary, DMCH, Associate Professor, Ludhiana, July 16 He said while the land – Ludhiana North segment himself to his own ward Managing Society, Dr CON, DMCH. Sessions as per law – was not in the – represented by former and not to meddle in oth- Samta Soni, President were chaired by Sandeep Block Development and ownership of any provate minister Rakesh Pandey- er works. Sandhu, has, SPHERE, Dr Sushma K Kaur, Dr Sushma K Saini Panchayat Office (BDPO) person and was meant for remains unresolved, now however, stoutly denied Saini, Secretary SPHERE, and Dr Samta Soni. at Jagraon has unearthed common purpose and col- Deputy Mayor Sarbjit that he had misbehaved Dr Shama Lohumi, Prin- a huge chunk of valuable lective benefit of the vil- Kaur, has fired a salvo with Jarnail Singh who, cipal, Shivalik Institute 162.5 acre panchayat land lage population. But in this at Sandhu. he maintained was one of of Nursing, Shimla, Dr falling in village Lakha case, unfortunately, this In a letter of protest his respectable colleagues Triza Jiwan, Principal, being under unlawful oc- land was under unlawful written to the senior par- though an angry Depu- Prof Nidhi Sagar, Vice- cupation by certain indi- launched to regain posses- checking of revenue record occupation (encroachment) ty leaders and high com- ty Mayor stood by her Principal, Sandeep Kaur, vidual for last several years. sion of the land by pan- revealed that land measur- of private individuals for mand, she has charged ground and announced Professor, were welcomed The said land recorded as chayat. ing 1,300 kanal 13 marlas last many years. As such the Mayor with misbe- that unless the leadership by Amninder Kaur, As- ‘shamlat deh hasad rasad According to BDPO Ja- of ‘shamlat deh’ land, under neither any benefit could having with her husband intervened to redress her sistant Professor. kar khewat’ in the rev- graon Amarinder Pal Singh the ownership of the pan- be derived by the gram Jarnail Singh Shimlapuri grievances, she would Harjot Kaur, Nursing enue record being under Chauhan the cultivabale chayat as per provisions of panchayat from this land on the issue of develop- not attend any meeting Tutor and Rinky Masih, the ownership of village land being leased annually Punjab Village Common not could the same be used ment works in the city in of the MC to be held in Senior Nursing Tutor in- panchayat of Lakha, legal by the Lakha panchayat Lands (Regulation) Act for the benefit of village general and her ward in future. vited all for lamp lighting proceedings have been was only 12 acre. “However, 1961 was under the clutches community. ceremony. EDITORIAL CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 06 Better late than never unjab government has finally decided to cap Gap in cured and active COVID the cost for treatment of COVID-19 by the private hospitals. This was a long awaited move by the government. The treatment cost fixed by the government is quite reasonable Pand it should neither pinch the patients nor the private cases quadruples in 30 days hospitals, some of which had been fleecing the patients with exorbitant charges. This will come as a major relief for the people of the state who were scared with reports RAJNISH SINGH of some private hospitals slapping bills to the tune of as much as Rs 5 lakhs for a ten day stay in hospital for ndia remains the third the COVID treatment. worst COVID-19 affected Now the maximum daily expense will be Rs country in the world after 18,000 in case of very critical case and Rs 45,00 the US and Brazil with for mild sickness/symptoms. This cost includes over 9.68 lakh confirmed the charges on everything like medicines and the The joint efforts Icases, the gap though between PPE kits. Otherwise some private hospitals were patients who have recovered and reported to be charging patients as much as Rs by the Center those still infected by the virus has 20,000 for PPE kits for a single day. Now the and the state or almost quadrupled in the last one government will need to ensure that the private month. The trend was noted from hospitals, which have adequate facilities to provide UT governments June 16 and July 16 (Thursday) treatment to the COVID patients, do not refuse of increasing the by the Ministry of Health and them admissions. There have been reports from Family Welfare (MoHFW). across the state that the private hospitals, which testing capacity, As per the data, a total of 63.25 have been designated for COVID treatment, are ramping up per cent COVID-19 patients have refusing to admit patients since they feel it discour- recovered so far while the active ages routine patients to visit the hospital. the health cases are 34.18 per cent. Accord- Even while being prepared to pay from their infrastructure, ingly, in the one month, there is pocket the patients are not able to get admission a gap of 29.7 per cent between in private facilities. Now with the treatment cost prioritizing the recovered patients and active capped, there is likelihood of the private hospitals novel coronavirus cases. There ment along with the states and Uttar Pradesh (41,383), Rajast- the Severe Acute Respiratory In- further refusing the admission to the patients. surveillance in were a total of 52.47 per cent re- UTs for prevention, containment han (26,437), Madhya Pradesh fection (SARI) or Influenza Like The government must ensure that it does not the Severe Acute covered cases on June 16 while and management of COVID-19, (19,643), West Bengal (34,427), Illness (ILI) cases, and ensuring happen. The best course will be to identify and the active cases were 44.65 per the Ministry said. Haryana (23,306), Karnataka mapping of the aged population designate exclusive ‘COVID care’ hospitals, which Respiratory cent. It showed a gap of around “The collective efforts are regu- (47,253), Andhra Pradesh and people with comorbidities will cater exclusively to the COVID patients. The Infection (SARI) 7.82 per cent then. larly reviewed and monitored at (35,451), Telangana (39,342), As- have led to a continuous improve- government should also put a cap on the cost of As per MoHF graph, from mid- the highest level. The targeted sam (18,666), and Bihar (20,612). ment in the recovery rates seen COVID testing. Right now, in Punjab the private or Influenza June 2020 after crossing the 50 measures have contributed to a “The Centre continues to hand- across India. approved laboratories charge Rs 5000 per test. Like Illness per cent mark in recovery rate, steady decline in the number of hold these states in matters of As per the data, the hospital in- About a month ago, the Haryana government there is a steady increase in the active cases.” containment and effective clini- frastructure to treat COVID-19 put a cap on the testing charges at Rs 2400 per (ILI) cases, recovered patients and decline As on date, the actual casel- cal management of the affected consists of 1,381 dedicated COVID test. This will further boost voluntary testing by and ensuring in the number of active cases. oad of COVID-19 patients in the persons,” the Ministry said. hospitals in category-I; 3,100 dedi- people in the state. Around the same time, the Simultaneously, there has been country is only 3,31,146. These Actual case load of COVID-19, cated COVID healthcare centres in Delhi government had also capped the price for mapping of the a steady dip in the active cases. contribute to a little more than the Ministry said, has remained category-II; and 10,367 COVID the COVID test at Rs 2400 only. aged population “63.25 per cent of the COVID-19 a third (34.18 per cent) of total limited and manageable in the care centres in category-III. “They If the private laboratories can perform a COVID patients have recovered so far cases detected so far. country due to proactive mea- together have a capacity of 46,666 test for Rs 2400 in Haryana and Delhi, why cannot and people with and from around 45 per cent in The data further shows that sures of containment including ICU beds.” The collaborative strat- the laboratories in Punjab do the same? This is high mid-June 2020 to around 34.18 only two states-- Maharashtra and house-to-house survey, perimeter egy among Centre and the states time that the Punjab government also puts a cap on comorbidities per cent, as of now.” Tamil Nadu-- constitute 48.15 per control activities, timely contact has also ensured that the growth price of testing, to encourage more people to go for have led to a A total of 20,783 people cured cent of the country’s total active tracing and surveillance of con- of COVID cases is restricted to voluntary tests. of COVID in the last 24 hours case load. Maharashtra remained tainment zones, aggressive testing pockets in the country, the Min- continuous has taken the total number of the worst-hit state, with 2,75,640 and timely diagnosis, and effective istry said. improvement recovered cases among COVID-19 cases and 10,928 casualties fol- clinical management of the mod- The revelation comes as India Pilot crisis patients to 6,12,814, said the lowed by Tamil Nadu with a total erate and severe cases through a on Thursday recorded the highest ith top Congress leaders in Rajasthan in the recovery Ministry data, adding the gap 1,51,820 cases, including 2,167 well implemented standard of care single-day spike of 32,695 novel Congress ready to cross swords, the po- rates seen across between recovered patients and deaths. protocol substantially increasing coronavirus (Covid-19) cases and litical situation in the state has become active COVID-19 cases has further Of the total 36 states and Union their chances of recovery. 606 deaths in the last 24 hours, rather complex. The `Young Turk’, India increased to 2,81,668. Territories (UTs), the data says, The joint efforts by the Center pushing the tally to 9,68,876 cases Sachin Pilot openly revolted against A graded, pre-emptive and pro- only 10 states constitute 84.62 per and the state or UT governments with a death total of 24,915. Wthe veteran Congress leader and present Chief Minister active approach under the ‘Whole cent of the total active case load. of increasing the testing capacity, Ashok Gehlot. Now the Congress party’s decision to of Government” strategy has been States with more than 10,000 ramping up the health infrastruc- (Rajnish Singh can be contact- sack Sachin Pilot from both deputy chief ministership adopted by the Central govern- cases included Gujarat (44,552), ture, prioritizing surveillance in ed at [email protected]) and state unit presidency of the party in Rajasthan has somewhat changed the political situation in the state. Somewhat similar was the situation in Madhya Pradesh a few months ago when Jyotiraditya Scindia revolted against the senior Congress leaders and the then Chief Silver bullet for curing COVID-19 yet to be found Minister of the state Kamal Nath. Still, the two situations cannot be compared in the same manner. Scindia had a hope at various times. Drugs for Latest to get media headlines is mass base in politics in MP which Pilot does not. Scindia the treatment of malaria, gout, stem cells implant trial; used in did not seek the leadership of the state unit unlike Sachin rheumatoid arthritis, cancers, the past to treat some incurable Pilot, who though being the Deputy Chief Minister of the HIV, steroids and many more conditions. state, as well as the Congress party president was still not DR. R.KUMAR have been tried without much Ventilator is a panacea? satisfied with the situation and wanted to lead the state success. Hydroxy-chloroquine There was a hue and cry by in place of Ashok Gehlot. ndia was infected with and its combination with mischief-mongers initially about It therefore became crystal clear that Pilot’s ambition was deadly contagion in end Azithromycin, and antiretroviral the lack of availability of Venti- state-centric at the moment. Even earlier after the Congress January- 2020, with the Lopinavir-Ritonavir are being lators in the country. It entails was elected to power in Rajasthan, Sachin Pilot was report- disease gaining a foot- selectively used, along with pal- painful insertion of a hard tube edly keen to become the Chief Minister. But the party high hold by March 2020. liative therapy. However, early under anesthesia into wind- pipe command preferred experience over youth at that time. IWhat is visible in terms of sick- popularity of hydroxychloro- and allow the patient to breathe Pilot had repeatedly complained of being systematically ness of about 10 lakh people and quine, which showed promise to the rhythm of the lung ma- marginalised by Gehlot. The ‘power-sharing’ he was prom- death of about 25000 persons, in preclinical studies and was chine. Patient can’t talk or eat ised when he accepted the Deputy CMship had remained is only a tip of iceberg. Other endorsed by President Donald or do anything natural - the illusory. Jyotirao Scindia had a clear leaning towards the aspects are domestic abuse, eco- Trump, waned gradually. Hy- machine keeps alive till death BJP when he quit Congress, but the same does not hold true nomic collapse, violence, famine, droxychloroquine was shown or recovery. After 20 days from for Sachin Pilot or so it seems. The one similarity is that poverty, collapse of healthcare to have no survival benefit and this treatment, a young patient Sciendia had walked out of the Congress with his supporters and education sectors and loss in fact trended toward an in- loses 40% muscle mass and gets and Pilot intends to do the same. Sciendia’s rebellion had of human relationships. Su- creased risk of death among trauma in the mouth or voice led to the fall of the Kamal Nath government in Madhya peradded is the hopelessness well-being of people. In Japan erable disease. While it is being COVID patients. The antibi- cords, as well as lung or heart Pradesh and subsequent installation of the Shivraj Singh of rising numbers and failure (mask-wearing universal), the said 80-85% of infected patients otic azithromycin has also been complications. Simultaneously, Chouhan government. So far Sachin Pilot does not seem to find a vaccine to prevent or COVID-related deaths are ex- recover spontaneously with pal- shown to be associated with an they feed through another tube to have gathered enough dissidence in the party to lead to specific drug to kill the China- ceptionally low. Opposing the liative treatment at home, small increased risk of cardiovascular in stomach, a sticky bag around the downfall of the Gehlot government. But this does not virus. Not a day passes when use of masks means that the per- percentage only need hospital- death as per a study reported in butt to collect excreta, another seem to be the end of the matter yet. Rajasthan’s CM Ashok a claim of vaccine or panacea son cares little about the health ization, who suffer severe ail- June 2020 issue of Journal of to collect urine, a line for intra- Gehlot is a political veteran, who is serving as CM for the remedy to contain the virus is and economic welfare of himself ment. An unknown number will American Medical Association. venous fluids and medicines. third time. It is also true that Gehlot has a stronger grip not pronounced. Latest drug to and his friends. Besides wearing develop permanent organ injury, Tocilizumab, a drug used for Ward attendants move patient’s over the Congress party organization in Rajasthan. He has be allowed Itolizumab an anti- mask, other precautions include affecting the lungs, heart, and Rheumatoid arthritis has also limbs passively every two hours. grown up in Rajasthan politics, from ground level and his psoriasis (skin disease) drug, avoiding crowded spaces as well brain. And some will develop been tried. Favipiravir an anti- The loved ones cannot even network in each constituency is very strong. Also Gehlot’s from Biocon, for restricted emer- as un-ventilated areas, frequent progressive hypoxemia, myo- flue drug and Ivermectin an come to visit. The doctors and caste identity, he is a Mali, belonging to the Other Backward gency use. USA, Russia and In- washing of hands with soap and cardial injury, thrombo-embolic anti-parasitic drugs have also other health workers, who are Classes (OBC) category is also seen as relatively neutral in dia are among several claimants water, supportive medical care events and so on. Less than 2.6% been used without much success. required to be at the bedside the caste-driven politics of the state; the scattered nature to prepare a vaccine for early including supplemental oxygen die. This may climb down to 1% While success of cure with constantly, sans food drink or of his community across the state also seems to give him release. Not long ago an Indian and ventilator support when in due course; nearly the same drugs and plasma is still being even using toilet, are prone to an edge over Pilot. The much-experienced leader Gehlot entrepreneur had claimed to indicated. as ordinary flue. debated, the gold –diggers; sell- commit Medical errors. But it is also has better links with both the old guard and the produce an Ayurvedic pill to As we delve in the history of Many countries are fast- ing fake plasma or pharmaceu- no panacea, death rate is about younger leadership of the Congress in Delhi. No wonder prevent and cure the ailment, medicine, the term “silver bul- tracking to develop a vaccine. ticals in the black-markets, have 88% in such cases. the party has backed him up solidly. who later retracted. let” was applied to the cure of But the possibilities for a suc- already made their presence Prevention is the only silver untreatable contagious diseases cessful vaccine are not high, felt. Similarly extracting lakhs (Writer is a Sr Eye-specialist SPIRITUAL WORLD bullet! of epidemic proportions in the since the anti-bodies this virus of rupees per day for a hospital- and President SPEAK India) Face mask is very helpful past. Paul Ehrlich popularized produces are mild and they do bed by some corporate hospitals modality. The N 95 masks for the term “magic bullet” instead not last long. Also, scientists is now well known. medical use prevent transmis- of silver bullet, when he pio- were never able to develop a suc- Proponents of anti-oxidant DISCLAIMER: The opinions ex- sion of aerosols and droplets neered a combination of silver cessful durable vaccine against supplements like quercetin say, pressed in the articles published from infected people to the and arsenic for the treatment past strains of corona-virus. it could be part of treatment in these columns are the personal ‘Care givers’ and vice versa. of syphilis. Our best approach In the race to develop COVID regimen along with drugs like opinions of the authors. The facts But cloth masks for ordinary for the current epidemic is to vaccine nations must observe remdesivir or convalescent and opinions appearing in the use also minimize the trans- develop a combination of an- safeguards i e its safety, efficacy plasma. It has been tried for its articles do not reflect the views mission of the virus from the tiviral and anti-inflammatory and affordability. protective effects against can- of Bright Punjab Express and wearer to others. Under these agents. The early use of anti- Pharmaceutical agents to beat cers, heart disease, and chronic Bright Punjab Express does not circumstances, mask wearing viral and the judicious use of COVID? ailments. This flavonoid like sev- assume any responsibility or represents a commitment that anti-inflammatory agents could Different clinicians have tried eral home-remedies like Tulsi, liability for the same. mask-wearer cares about the convert COVID into a more tol- different agents with despair and Giloy, Ginger is worth a trial. NATION CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 07 NEWSBRIEFS Rahul, Priyanka aim at Jharkhand reports SC notice to Centre on plea seeking guidelines 39th coronavirus death Scindia over Guna Dalit’s for time-bound disposal of mercy petitions NEW DELHI, JULY 16 RANCHI: With three deaths to hear the petition, in the past 24 hours, the thrashing by police tagged it with a separate Covid-19 toll in Jharkhand The Supreme Court pending plea which has on Thursday has reached ha. By slamming the BJP Thursday sought re- raised similar issues.The 39 and the number of government, the brother- sponse from the Cen- apex court had on May cases has risen to 4,600.A sister duo targeted the for- tre on a plea which has 27 sought the Centre’s woman, 51, who had test- mer party leader, who was sought guidelines for response on a separate ed Covid-19 positive two considered close to them. time-bound disposal plea seeking direction to days ago, died at a hospital Scindia had ditched the of mercy petitions and the government to frame in the Godda district on Congress in March this year exhaustion of legal rem- specific procedure, rules Thursday. She had returned ahead of the Holi festival, edies by death-row con- and guidelines for time- from Bihar two days ago. which led to the fall of the victs. bound disposal of mercy In last 24 hours, over 350 Kamal Nath government in A bench comprising petitions. Covid-19 cases, including 71 Madhya Pradesh. Chief Justice S A Bobde to take necessary steps to who are still on death- The top court had then in Ranchi, have been found The Guna incident is and Justices R S Reddy execute death sentence row after exhausting all said that only thing it in the state. The cases are two days old, when a Dalit and A S Bopanna issued of those convicts who their legal remedies.” Re- may consider is directing spread across 21 of the 24 couple in the district drank notices to the Centre and have exhausted all their ferring to the case of two the Ministry of Home districts of Jharkhand.The pesticides in front of po- others on the plea which legal remedies. convicts who were held Affairs on time limit for deaths were reported from lice when a team from the has also sought direc- It said that authori- guilty of kidnapping and placing the mercy peti- East Singhbhum, Godda NEW DELHI, JULY 16 and injustice,” Rahul Gan- local administration bull- tions to the authorities to ties should be directed murdering five children, tion before the President. and Hazaribagh districts. dhi said in a tweet attaching dozed their crops in a bid dispose in a time bound to “issue notices to those the plea claimed that It had observed that for- According to the Health Former Congress chief the video of the Dalit family to remove encroachments manner the mercy pe- death-row convicts who their death sentences, mat of mercy petition Department, there are Rahul Gandhi and party being thrashed by the police. on government land. The titions pending before have not exhausted their despite being confirmed is not important but 2,039 active cases in the General Secretary Priyanka Priyanka Gandhi also took couple was also thrashed by them and forward their legal remedies, direct- by the apex court, has what is important is state. IANS Gandhi Vadra on Thursday to Twitter and wrote, “At- the police in front of their respective recommenda- ing them to exhaust the been stayed since 2014 time limit for placing took a swipe at former party tack on poor, Dalit, farmers children. Following the in- tions to the President same, in a time bound as their petition seeking it before the President. Two earthquakes hit leader and Gwalior royal and democracy. cident, the Shivraj Singh or Governor of states as manner and thereafter stay on execution citing The separate plea has Assam, tremors felt in Jyotiraditya Scindia over This is BJP’s trick, face Chouhan government in per the procedure.The take necessary steps in inordinate delay in re- claimed that there were the thrashing of a Dalit fam- and character. We will the state has removed the plea, filed by advocate a time bound manner in jection of their mercy no guidelines for dis- neighbouring Meghalaya ily by the Madhya Pradesh fight against this injustice District Magistrate and Subhash Vijayran, has accordance with law to pleas is pending before posal of mercy petitions GUWAHATI/SHILLONG: Police in Guna district.“Our fiercely.”Scindia represent- the Superintendent of said that the Centre and execute the sentence of the Bombay High Court. within a particular time Two earthquakes hit As- fight is against this ideology ed Guna in the Lok Sab- Police. IANS states should be directed death for those convicts The bench, which agreed frame. PTI sam within a span of few hours on Thursday and the impact was felt in clude around 180 flights neighbouring Meghalaya Over 6.87 lakh Indians have returned by Indian private carriers EC decides against postal ballot but there was no report IndiGo, GoAir and Spice- of any damage, officials Jet,” Srivastava said.“As of said.The first quake of under Vande Bharat mission: MEA 15th July, 6,87,467 Indian facility to voters above 65 4.1 magnitude had its NEW DELHI, JULY 16 nationals have returned. epicentre in Karimganj tional flights will cater to 1,01,014 nationals have NEW DELHI, JULY 16 thousand for each polling in Barak valley, the Na- the demand for repatria- returned from Nepal, station for ease of vot- tional Centre for Seis- Over 6.87 lakh Indi- tion from the Gulf Coop- Bhutan and Bangladesh After criticism from vari- ing, especially for elderly mology said.It struck ans have returned from eration Council (GCC) by land borders. ous political parties, the and vulnerable sections at 7:57 am and was abroad after the gov- countries, Malaysia, Sin- The number of return- Election Commission on of electors, in Covid-19 recorded 18 km below ernment launched the gapore, the UK, Europe, ees by Indian naval ships Thursday said that it has situations.” the ground, it added. “Vande Bharat” evacua- Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine,” from Maldives, Sri Lanka decided not to extend the However, facility of The impact of the quake tion mission on May 7 in Srivastava said.With this and Iran stands at 3,789,” facility of postal ballot to optional postal bal- was felt across Megha- view of the coronavirus augmentation, this phase the MEA Spokesperson electors above 65 years lot to electors who are laya. Strong tremors were pandemic, the Ministry now has 751 international said.The Ministry of Civil of age in the coming Bi- preparedness” for the above 80 years of age, felt in Shillong and the of External Affairs (MEA) flights catering to 34 air- Aviation on Thursday an- har Assembly elections coming by-elections and disabled voters, the elec- western Garo Hills region, said on Thursday. ports in India, he said.“If nounced that they would and in bypolls due in the Bihar polls “in view of tors engaged in essential officials said.The second The fourth phase of of around 120 flights be- feeder flights to differ- be starting bilateral air near future. this unprecedented envi- services and voters who earthquake originated the Vande Bharat mis- tween July 15-31, MEA ent states are included, bubbles between India The Commission, in ronment”. are Covid- 19 positive/ 11 km below the ground sion, which is currently Spokesperson Anurag there would be a total and the US, Germany, a statement, said that “The Commission suspect in quarantine in Kokrajhar in western underway, has been aug- Srivastava said at a me- of 926 flights under the France and the UAE, it “has been constantly has already limited the will be extended, it Assam. PTI mented with the addition dia briefing.“These addi- fourth phase. These in- Srivastava said. PTI monitoring the electoral number of electors to one said. IANS DELHI/NCR 10 lakh COVID-19 testing per CBI arrests NTPC Congress is on ventilator, manager in graft case has no future: AAP day soon: Harsh Vardhan NEW DELHI, JULY 16 sults, he said.Minister of NEW DELHI, JULY 16 State for Health Ashwini Union Health Minister Kumar Choubey, AIIMS Alluding to the Rajasthan Harsh Vardhan said, here Director Randeep Guleria political crisis, Aam Aad- on Thursday, the Covid-19 and several senior AIIMS mi Party (AAP) MLA and testing capacity would be officials were present on National Spokesperson enhanced to 10 lakh a day in the occasion.Vardhan ex- Raghav Chadha on Thurs- 12 weeks. He said this while pressed happiness that the day said that the Congress inaugurating the new Raj- new OPD was named after party has no future, and is kumari Amrit Kaur (RAK) Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur, on ventilator, taking its last OPD block of the All India renowned freedom fighter breath.Addressing a digital Institute of Medical Sci- and the first Health Minis- NEW DELHI, JULY 16 he demanded Rs 3.50 lakh press conference, Raghav Congress party is on venti- ences (AIIMS), here. ter of the country. bribe from the complain- Chadha rued that at a time lator today and no plasma “The capacity will be en- He asked the AIIMS The Central Bureau of In- ant.The CBI laid a trap when every party should be therapy, hydroxychloro- hanced to 10 lakh tests a day Vardhan expressed happiness Director and others to vestigation has arrested and caught him while ac- concentrating on increas- quine or Remdesivir or any in the coming 12 weeks,” the that the new OPD was named expedite operationalisa- a manager of National cepting the Rs 1 lakh bribe ing the availability of ICU other medicine can save it Minister said.“Gradually, we tion of the mother and Thermal Power Corpo- as the first instalment on beds, improving the recovery now, he added. are moving in the direction after Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur, child block, elderly block ration (NTPC) from the Wednesday. rate and working together, The spokesperson sub- to win the battle against renowned freedom fighter and and surgery block. He also Jodhpur district of Rajas- The CBI also searched MLAs are being sold and stantiated his argument by the pandemic” which had the first Health Minister of the urged officials and heads of than for demanding and the accused’s premises bought in states. giving examples of Goa, Kar- infected 9,68,876 people departments for collective accepting Rs 1 lakh bribe at Phalodi and Bhilwara “The nation is witnessing nataka and Madhya Pradesh across the country, he country. brainstorming sessions in for allowing smooth func- in Rajasthan and seized bad politics unfolding in where Congress lost power said.He said less than 2 HARSH VARDHAN, Union Health Minister each department to assess tioning of a solar plant, incriminating docu- Rajasthan. State after state, in the past. “People give per cent of the Covid-19 and analyse the innovative according to the CBI on ments.The accused was Congress can be seen selling their vote to Congress and patients were admitted in steps that could be taken Thursday. on Thursday produced its MLAs. It neither has any they sell it to the BJP. One intensive care units (ICUs) As on date, more than 3.26 graded, pre-emptive and to ensure the best quality The agency booked Om before a special CBI future nor it can give any party is selling the votes, and the lab network had samples were being tested proactive approach under healthcare to patients ap- Prakash under the Pre- court in Jodhpur, which future to this country,” said while the other is buying been strengthened from 1 per day, he added.The mea- the ‘Whole of Government’ proaching AIIMS in New vention of Corruption Act sent him to the judicial Chadha.The 135-year-old it,” he scoffed. IANS in January to 1,234 now. sures taken as part of the strategy were showing re- Delhi. IANS following allegations that custody. IANS Over 450 universities have either conducted final exams or are planning to do so: UGC

PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU mission had asked universi- ther online or offline, 234 September 2020, instead of portunities. internal assessments. New Delhi, June, 25 ties for a status report on are planning to conduct July 2020, as per its guide- The UGC guidelines of Universities and schools the conduct of examination. examination in August or lines announced in April. April and the revised guide- across the country have The University Grants It received responses from September and 38 are plan- Punjab, Maharashtra, lines of July changed the been closed since March Commission (UGC) Thurs- 640 universities including ning to conduct examina- Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West examination window from 16, when the Centre an- day said over 450 universi- 120 deemed ones, 229 pri- tion as per the directions Bengal and Delhi have July to September.How- nounced a nationwide ties have either conducted vate universities, 40 central of the relevant Statutory expressed reservations ever, it directed all higher classroom shutdown as one their final examinations universities and 251 state Council,” it added. against the examination education institutions to of the measures to contain or are planning to do so universities. A total of 177 universities plan, citing the COVID-19 conduct the terminal se- the COVID-19 pandemic. in offline or online mode. “Out of the 640 universi- are yet to decide on the situation. mester or final year ex- A nationwide lockdown The status update by the ties, 454 universities have conduct of examination. According to the HRD aminations either offline, was announced on March higher education regulator either conducted the ex- “In case of 27 private uni- Ministry, the guidelines online or in blended mode. 24, which came into effect came amid opposition by amination or are planning versities, which were es- issued by the UGC have The first and second year the next day. While the gov- several states to conducting to conduct,” the UGC said tablished during 2019-20 said.Earlier this month, the the higher education in- to be followed mandatorily students were exempted ernment has eased several examinations in universi- in a statement.“While 182 to till date, the first batch is University Grants Com- stitutions that final year as academic evaluation of from the exams and will be restrictions, schools and ties in view of the spike in universities have already yet to become eligible for fi- mission (UGC) in its re- examinations would be students is crucial to ensure assessed based on previous colleges continue to remain COVID-19 cases.The com- conducted examination ei- nal examination,” the UGC vised guidelines directed conducted in the month of credibility and career op- semester performance and closed. PTI 08 CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 HARYANA / HIMACHAL / J&K

NEWSBRIEFS Tanwar backs Pilot, raises ‘Committee constituted to consider Highest single day restoration of 4G Internet service in J&K’ surge of 493 COVID-19 cases in J&K question on Cong leadership NEW DELHI, JULY 16 SRINAGAR: At least 493 people have tested posi- RAJENDRA KHATRY is not in any party now. He The Centre and Jammu tive for the Novel Coro- Chandigarh, July 16 is sometimes seen with Du- and Kashmir adminis- navirus in Jammu and shyant Chautala and some- tration on Thursday told Kashmir in the highest Sachin Pilot has also got times Abhay Chautala. He the Supreme Court that single day surge of Co- support from former Hary- raised a lot of questions on a special committee has vid-19 cases so far in the ana Pradesh Congress Party the working style of Con- been constituted to con- Union Territory, officials president Ashok Tanwar, gress general secretaries.He sider the issue of resto- said.A statement issued who had quit Congress last alleged that in the ten years ration of 4G Internet by the Information and year. Ashok Tanwar has now of Hooda’s rule in Haryana, services in the Union Public Relations Depart- raised questions on Con- the general secretaries in Territory. ment said of 493 tested gress leadership again over charge of the Congress had High speed Internet positive on Wednesday, the Sachin Pilot incident. allegedly looted the state in Jammu and Kash- 57 are from Jammu divi- Sachin Pilot was removed and were now trying to de- mir has been suspended sion while 436 are from from the post of Rajasthan stroy the Congress. since August 5, 2019 asked the Centre and committee” to consider Kashmir division as the Deputy CM and State Con- against the interest of the Gehlot and Sachin Pilot in On the question related when the Centre an- Jammu and Kashmir restoration of 4G inter- total number of Covid-19 gress President recently over Congress. Tanwar raised se- Rajasthan. Former Chief to the purchase of MLAs nounced revocation of administration to file net services in the Union cases reached 11,666 in his rebellion against Rajas- rious questions on the party Minister Bhupendra Singh by BJP, Tanwar said that its special status and affidavits detailing the Territory. J&K.The statement said than Chief Minister Ashok leadership and he has also Hooda and his supporting Congress has also been do- bifurcation of the state setting up of the com- On May 11, the top 11 patients succumbed Gehlot. Last year, former criticised former Haryana legislators allegedly cam- ing the same over the years. into union territories mittee and also the deci- court had ordered set- to the deadly virus in President of Haryana Con- Chief Minister Bhupinder paigned to remove Tan- This is not a new thing in the of Ladakh and Jammu sions taken by it. ting up of a “special different hospitals of gress, Dr. Ashok Tanwar, Singh Hooda, now Leader war from the post of state country now.Tanwar said and Kashmir.Attorney The apex court was committee” headed by Kashmir division tak- was forced to leave the Con- of Opposition in Haryana. president.It had come so far that the Congress in-charge General K K Venugopal hearing a plea seeking the Union home secre- ing the number of people gress after his rebellion. Dr. He said that the Congress that in the event of Tanwar always worked against us told a bench headed by initiation of contempt tary to consider pleas for killed so far to 206 in the Ashok Tanwar brought the in-charge in Haryana, did not being removed as the under the pressure of Hoo- Justice N V Ramana proceedings against the restoration of 4G inter- Union Territory. IANS Congress leadership and not have the interest of the HPCC president, Hooda da. ``Our fight was different that no contempt is Union home secretary net services in Jammu the state in-charge into the party in mind. They did not had given signal to leave from the battle of Rajas- made out against the and chief secretary of and Kashmir, saying HP CS Khachi dock regarding the ongoing like youth leadership at all. the party. The impact of this than. In Rajasthan, there authorities as they have Jammu and Kashmir national security and launches 13 NABARD conflict in the Rajasthan The same is now happen- pressure of Hooda’s politics was a fight for the share of complied with the May administration for their human rights needed Congress.Ashok Tanwar ing in Rajasthan. The tough was that Tanwar himself power, whereas in Haryana 11 directive of the apex alleged “wilful disobedi- to be balanced in view funded projects lashed out at Congress lead- stand of Ashok Tanwar in had to leave the Congress we fought to take care of our court.The bench, also ence” in complying with of the fact the union ter- SHIMLA: Anil Khachi, ership and state in-charge, the context of Haryana and Kumari Selja was made colleagues. We had worked comprising justices R the court’s May 11 order ritory has been “plagued Chief Secretary, GoHP saying that the in-charge has special significance in the president in his place. hard, but someone else was S Reddy and B R Gavai, for setting up a “special with militancy”. PTI inaugurated 13 farm sec- of the party was working the battle between Ashok Incidentally,Ashok Tanwar enjoying it. tor and non-farm sector developmental projects, inclusive of Digitization and Financial literacy HP reports 40 positive cases projects, supported by NABARD in the State. These have a focus on of COVID-19 in 48 hrs watershed development and encouraging micro PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU level marketing initia- Shimla, July 16 tives. Khachi was chair- ing the NABARD’s, 39th Himachal Pradesh reported Foundation Day here. 40 Covid-19 positive cases Anil also released the in the past 48 hrs, including booklets “Reminiscence 11 from Bilaspur district, - NABARD in Himach- nine from Solan district, al Pradesh 2019-20” & six from Kullu district, five “NABARD’s Initiatives from Kangra, three from in Farm Sector”. BPE Chamba district, two from Una district and one each Minorities, divyangs from Sirmaur and Mandi get easy loans for district.Twenty eight posi- from there to his village self-employment tive patients have also re- Total tally mounts on July 4 and was in home Security personnel using metal detectors and sniffer dog inspect around a base camp for pilgrims as part of security covered, including 19 from to 1,349 quarantine, has been tested SHIMLA: Social Justice checks for the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra, in Jammu, on Thursday. PTI Hamirpur district, three positive. and Empowerment each from Bilaspur, Kangra In Sirmaur district, a 23 Minister Dr. Rajiv Saizal and Chamba districts. tested among the 55 people years old pregnant wom- has directed the officers Those with non-Covid ill- who were quarantined after an from Nahan has been to ensure that the ben- HP Guv asks to protect rights, culture of tribals nesses are delaying hospital a person from Bandla was tested positive. In Cham- efits of welfare schemes visits and ending up with tested positive earlier, two ba district, a 29 years old of the state government PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU also stressed on organizing Kaza road, repair of the life-threatening complica- positive cases were detected woman from Salooni, who should reach to all the Shimla, July 16 blood donation camps. He Tandi road and land settle- tions among the labourers en- had returned from Noida minorities so that they said that the development ment work in Lahaul area. The total positive cases gaged in the construction and a five years old girl have could be brought to the HP Governor Bandaru activities in the tribal area The Governor assured has now increased to 1,349, of hydro engineering col- been tested positive. Five mainstream.A meeting Dattatraya stressed to would be further strength- them that the State Gov- of which 355 cases are ac- lege while a woman from cases have been reported of Himachal Pradesh protect and preserve the ened with the construction ernment would be made tive while 970 positive Amarpur Panoli, who had from Kangra and one from Minority Finance and rich tribal culture. He also of Rohtang tunnel. aware of their demands. patients have recovered. returned from Delhi, has Mandi district by 5 pm on Development Corpo- emphasised on protecting He said that education, Kamal Kant, Deputy Of the total positive cases also been tested positive. Thursday. ration was held here the rights of tribal people the area, the Governor health and employment Commissioner briefed tested so far, 13 have mi- Her daughter and hus- Till last day’s night bulle- Wednesday under the and development of the appreciated the efforts activities in tribal areas about preparedness and grated out of state, nine band were also tested posi- tin, total of 65,458 persons Chairmanship of Social area. While interacting made by the district ad- should be strengthened. facilities in view of CO- have died of Covid-19 while tive earlier and all them were put under surveillance Justice and Empower- with the prominent per- ministration in curbing the On the occasion, local rep- VID-19 and impact of two deaths of positive pa- were in quarantine in a ho- in the state till Wednes- ment Minister Dr. Rajiv sons of tribal area of dis- corona pandemic and said resentatives raised the de- Rohtang Tunnel on the tients from Chamba and tel at Ghumarwin.In Kullu day, of them 44,484 have Saizal.He said that the trict Lahaul-Spiti through that the number of testing mand of specialist doctors valley, especially from Shimla district have oc- district, a 31-year-old man completed their 28 days leaders of the concerned video conferencing from should be increased, for at the regional hospital, tourism point of view and curred due to non-Covid from Kalhali in Bhuntar of surveillance, while community should work Raj Bhavan, today, peo- which special campaigns Keylong, maintenance of status of telecommunica- reasons.In Bilaspur district, tehsil, who had returned 20,974 are under active together to ensure that ple and development of should be organized. He the 197 km long Grampho- tion. seven positive cases were from Sudan to Delhi and surveillance. the minorities could avail maximum ben- efits of various welfare HP govt clears 1605 self-employment schemes. BPE J&K govt’s decision to shut PSUs Haryana gears up for projects under Swavlamban Yojna intense locust attack the scheme upto pre speci- draws flak from NC, PDP CHANDIGARH:The fied limit. He said that the SRINAGAR, JULY 16 tive control.The letter said: Haryana government Government was provid- “SIDCO (Small Industries has stepped up efforts ing 25 percent subsidy on The National Conference Development Corporation) to control locust swarms the investment/ machinery and the PDP have reacted should manage all industrial and crop damages in under the scheme, where- sharply to Jammu and estates of the UT to promote view of warning about as the women were being Kashmir government’s deci- large medium and small potential intense attacks provided subsidy of Rs. 30 sion regarding the closing scale industries. in several districts after percent. of five Public Sector Units SICOP (Small scale In- July 22.Additional Chief He said that during the (PSU).A tweet from the dustries Development Cor- Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal current year budget the official twitter handle of poration) shall be closed said, here on Thursday, government has decided to the National Conference and all the industrial estates arrangements had been provide 35 percent subsidy on Thursday said that in- make them dependent on ment employees.”Earlier, presently managed by SI- made to stock additional to widows’ upto 45 years stead of creating new jobs, some rich cronies. All talk the Jammu and Kashmir COP should be transferred quantities of pesticides. PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU to encourage the youth to of age under the scheme. the J&K administration about jobs and employment government had decided to SIDCO.”“J&K minerals The locust swarms in the Shimla, July 16 establish their own enter- Thakur said that as many as seems adamant in adding was just gibberish. The real to shut down five Public be closed and the min- region had become resis- prises. 1605 cases have been sanc- to soaring unemployment intention was to take con- Sector Units (PSUs) in the eral sites being managed tant to the commonly used HP govt clears 1605 self- Chief Minister said that tioned under this scheme numbers by terminating trol of our resources.”The union territory. The letter by it be auctioned as per pesticide Chorpyriphos, employment projects under initially the project cost till date which would pro- scores of existing govern- J&K PDP youth wing in a from Lt. Governor’s G. C. norms.“J&K Cements be he added.To prevent ho- Mukhya Mantri Swavlam- limit including working vide loans worth Rs. 312 ment employees. tweet said: “The decision Murmu’s secretariat on privatised after assessment mogeneity in use of pes- ban Yojna. While interact- capital was Rs. 40 lakh crore to the beneficiaries. “The order is unfair and to close many PSUs by the January 14, 2020, which has of its assets in a transparent ticides during repeated ing with the beneficiaries under this scheme which He said that the Govern- must be rescinded,” the J&K administration is ap- come to light now, said that manner.“J&K Industries spraying, arrangements of Mukhya Mantri Swav- was increased to Rs. 60 lakh ment has provided a sub- statement said.The J&K palling. At a time when J&K the move to shut the PSUs limited to be closed and are being made to stock lamban Yojna through during the year 2019-20. sidy of Rs. 74.70 crore on National Conference Pro- is fighting unemployment has been undertaken to re- industrial units run by it 20,000 litres of Lamda video conferencing on He said that the Govern- this loan amount. He said vincial Spokesperson Imran and there’s a need to create duce the wasteful expendi- be privatised/ auctioned. Cyhalothrin in addition to Thursday, Chief Minister ment also decided that turn that the State Government Nabi Dar said: “The whole more jobs, the admin’s move ture being incurred by the “J&K Handicraft (S&E) cor- existing stocks of pesticide. Jai Ram Thakur said that capital investment would would start online portal to plan behind disbanding is plainly an attempt to add industries and commerce poration be merged with Three drones were being the Scheme was launched also include buildings and facilitate the people inter- these PSUs is to system- to the rising unemploy- department in running the the J&K State Handloom purchased for aerial spray by the State Government other assets necessary for ested in availing the ben- atically disempower people ment numbers by ceasing loss making PSUs/Corpora- Development Corporation,” of pesticide, he said. IANS during the year 2018-19 establishing the units under efits of this scheme. of J&K economically and scores of existing govern- tions under its administra- the letter said. IANS WORLD CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 09 NEWSBRIEFS 174 Indian nationals file lawsuit against Twitter accounts of Obama, Indian school principal wins $1mn in Dubai Biden, Musk, Gates and others Duty Free draw presidential proclamation on H1B hacked in Bitcoin scam DUBAI: The principal of the Indian High WASHINGTON, JULY 16 is a visa issued by the US tistics. While the May rate NEW YORK, JULY 16 School in Ajman has A lawsuit has been filed Citizenship and Immigra- of 13.3 per cent reflects a Several prominent Twitter accounts, includ- won a million dollars by a group of 174 Indians, tion Services (USCIS) to im- marked decline from April, ing those of former US president Barack in the Dubai Duty Free including seven minors, mediate family members of millions of Americans re- Obama, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Micro- (DDF) raffle draw, it was against the recent presi- the H-1B visa holders. The main out of work. The soft co-founder Bill Gates, were hacked reported. Malathi Das dential proclamation on lawsuit also urges the court proclamation also extends apparently to promote a Bitcoin scam in won a million dollars on H-1B that would prevent to compel the Department till year-end his previous what the microblogging site believes to be Wednesday, after the them from entering the US of State to issue decisions executive order that had a “coordinated social engineering attack”. draw held in Terminal 2 due to the suspension of is- on pending requests for banned issuance of new The account of former US vice-president of Dubai International suing of foreign work visas H-1B and H-4 visas. green cards of lawful per- Joe Biden, who is the current Democratic Airport, reports Gulf for the rest of the year. In “In the administration manent residency. Party presidential candidate in the November News.Speaking to Gulf his presidential proclama- of our nation’s immigra- Green Card holders, election, was also hacked. News, Das said she was tion on June 22, President tion system, we must once admitted pursuant “We detected what we grateful for the win. “In Donald Trump temporar- remain mindful of the to immigrant visas, are believe to be a coordinated current times, this is ily suspended issuing of impact of foreign work- granted “open-market” social engineering attack a great blessing. Rest H-1B work visas till the ers on the United States employment authorisa- by people who successfully assured, the money will end of the year. District of Columbia on separates families and de- labour market, particularly tion documents, allowing targeted some of our em- be put to good use.” Das The H-1B visa is a non- Tuesday. fies the Congress. While the in the current extraordi- them immediate eligibil- ployees with access to in- said she was waiting immigrant visa that allows Judge Ketanji Brown two former points render it nary environment of high ity to compete for almost ternal systems and tools,” to head home to India US companies to employ Jackson at the US District unseemly, the latter point domestic unemployment any job in any sector of the Twitter’s support team said where she would like to foreign workers in special- Court for the District of Co- renders it unlawful,” said and depressed demand for economy, Trump said. on Wednesday. The attack- help some of her relatives ity occupations that require lumbia issued summonses the lawsuit filed by lawyer labour,” said the proclama- Forbes, which first re- ers posted tweets that appeared to promote a in need of money. She theoretical or technical on Wednesday to Secretary Wasden Banias on behalf tion issued by Trump. ported the lawsuit filed by cryptocurrency scam. also said she would like expertise. The technology of State Mike Pompeo and of the 174 Indian nationals. Trump said the overall the Indian nationals, said The fake tweets offered to send USD 2,000 to set aside some money companies depend on it to acting Secretary of Home- The lawsuit seeks an order unemployment rate in the the complaint points out for every USD 1,000 sent to an anonymous Bit- for the school in Ajman hire tens of thousands of land Security Chad F Wolf, declaring the presidential US nearly quadrupled be- that the Congress specified coin address. Bitcoin is a popular vehicle for this where she is currently the employees each year from along with Labor Secre- proclamation restriction on tween February and May the rules under which H-1B type of scam because once a victim sends mon- principal. According to countries like India and tary Eugene Scalia. “The issuing new H-1B or H-4 of 2020 -- producing some visa holders could work in ey, the design of Bitcoin, with no institution the organisers of DDF, China. The lawsuit was proclamation 10052’s H- visas or admitting new of the most extreme unem- the US and balanced the in charge, makes it essentially impossible to Das is the 165th Indian filed by the Indians in the 1B/H-4 visa ban hurts the H-1B or H-4 visa holders ployment ever recorded by interests of US workers and recover the funds, The New York Times report national to win million US District Court in the United States’ economy, as unlawful. An H-4 visa the Bureau of Labor Sta- employers. PTI said. PTI dollars since the promo- tions began in 1999. IANS Pak court orders Aus state records biggest Black Lives Matter statue removed from UK city gender test in alleged same-sex marriage LONDON, JULY 16 standing on the plinth with daily COVID-19 cases spike her fist raised during the ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan A sculpture of a Black Black Lives Matter protest court has ordered the distancing rules, was Lives Matter protester in on June 7. Last month, the formation of a medical for those with even mild the UK’s Bristol city was protesters used ropes to board to test a person symptoms to get tested. removed on Thursday from pull the Colston statue, who is known to be a “That really does give the plinth where a statue which had been at the woman but claims to us...the clear informa- of slave trader Edward city centre site since 1895, have changed her gender tion that our coronavirus Colston once stood. from its plinth, the BBC to marry a teenage girl, detectives can then use to The sculpture of Jen Reid statue was pulled down of Power”, was created by reported. a media report said on contain further outbreaks was erected on Wednesday during protests. artist Marc Quinn and de- It was then dragged to Thursday. A single- and to bring some sta- but removed by Bristol City Mayor Marvin Rees said signed to be a temporary the harbourside, where it member bench of the bility to these numbers,” Council just over 24 hours it was up to the people of installation to continue the was thrown into the water Rawalpindi registry of he said. On July 8, Vic- later, reports the BBC. Reid Bristol to decide what conversation about racism. at Pero’s Bridge - named in the Lahore High Court toria reintroduced stay had been photographed would replace Colston’s Quinn said he was in- honour of enslaved man (LHC) issued the order at home orders across standing on the empty statue. The black resin stat- spired to create it after Pero Jones who lived and on Wednesday, The a number of affected plinth after the Colston ue of Reid, called “A Surge seeing an image of her died in Bristol. PTI Express Tribune report regions, including Mel- said. The bench diredted bourne, Australia’s sec- the District Headquar- ond largest city. ters (DHQ) Hospital MELBOURNE, JULY 16 died after contracting the In accordance with the Medical Superintendent virus, taking the national laws, members of the (MS) to present a report Australia’s Victoria state death toll to 113. Mean- public are only allowed of the medical examina- on Thursday recorded while, the neighbouring to leave their houses to tion by July 21. The MS its biggest daily increase state of New South Wales exercise, shop for food, was authorised to get of COVID-19 infections (NSW) recorded 10 new provide care or seek Aasma Bibi, who now since the pandemic cases of COVID-19 and medical treatment and claims to be Ali Akash, began, with 317 con- South Australia reported for essential work and tested for her gender firmed cases. Victoria is just one new infection, study. from a private laboratory the centre of a renewed while the rest of the Andrews said that under his supervision if COVID-19 outbreak in country reported zero due to the nature of the facility is unavailable Australia, with close to increase. the virus it would take in a public hospital. The 2,800 new infections in Prime Minister Scott some time for the im- court told the couple that July alone, reports Xin- Morrison described the pact of the lockdowns they were charged with hua news agency. situation in Victoria as to be reflected in the contracting a same-sex According to Victoria “very concerning”, but data. “With these stay at marriage, a very serious Premier Daniel Andrews, expressed hope that lo- home restrictions only allegation. IANS 289 of Thursday’s cases cal health officials had just a week old it will remained under investi- succeeded in flattening take some time to bring Walmart makes gation by health experts, the spread. that stability to the num- face coverings while 28 were connected Andrews said that the bers, and then of course to known clusters. An- most important factor, to see a pattern where mandatory in US drews also revealed that aside from the public they are driven down,” he People gather to collect signatures to cancel the results of voting on amendments to the Constitution in Pushkin WASHINGTON: Retail two men in their 80s had adhering with social said. IANS Square in Moscow, Russia. PTI giant Walmart has made it mandatory for its customers across the US to wear face coverings starting July 20. The Emmanuel Macron’s new govt Pompeo warns sanctions against firms mandate on Wednesday came as the number of over Nord Stream 2, TurkStream confirmed COVID-19 wins assembly confidence vote cases spiked in commu- PARIS, JULY 16 WASHINGTON, JULY 16 nities across the country unite the French, Castex recently, reports Xinhua French President Em- pledged to restore trust of US Secretary of State Mike news agency. Accord- manuel Macron’s new those who feel left behind Pompeo has threatened ing to the announce- cabinet, headed by Prime via “dialogue listening and companies involved in the ment, about 65 per cent Minister Jean Castex who seeking compromise”. He Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline of more than 5,000 presented the general said he would meet all busi- between Russia and Ger- Walmart stores and policies over the coming ness and trade union lead- many and the TurkStream Sam’s Club outlets, chain two years to the National ers on Friday to discuss “a pipeline project stretch- of membership-only Assembly, has won with method and a timetable” for ing from Russia to Turkey retail warehouse owned a large majority the con- future reforms including across the Black Sea. by the retail giant, are lo- fidence vote in the lower the controversial pension “Today, the Department projects are not commercial “delinquency” on military cated in the areas where house of Parliament. overhaul. of State is updating the pub- but serve as Moscow’s tools to spending. The Nord Stream there is some form of The government’s pro- of the state and preserve turing activities, 38 billion Macron’s new cabinet is lic guidance for CAATSA exploit European dependence 2, stretching 1,230 km from government mandate on gram received massive sup- our social pact,” Castex told euros to preserve jobs, in composed of 16 ministers (Countering America’s Ad- on Russia’s energy supplies Russia to Germany via the face coverings. “To help port -- 345 approval and lawmakers. addition to more than 20 and 15 deputy ministers. versaries Through Sanctions that ultimately undermine Baltic Sea, is scheduled to bring consistency across 177 against -- at the lower Pledging to “slash taxes billion euros investment Half of them are wom- Act) authorities to include transatlantic security. “Com- start operation in the mid- stores and clubs, we house on Wednesday, re- that hold back companies’ to boost clean industries en, delivering the Presi- Nord Stream 2 and the panies aiding and abetting dle of 2020. Meanwhile, will require all shoppers ports Xinhua news agency. productive capacities”, he and encourage green tech- dent’s promise on gender second line of TurkStream Russia’s malign influence the TurkStream, which was to wear a face cover- “We have 600 days to announced a 100-billion- nologies. equality. Macron, cornered 2,” Pompeo was quoted by projects will not be toler- inaugurated in January, ing starting Monday, protect the French, their euro ($114 billion) financial “It is up to us to reconcile by local election blow and the Xinhua news agency as ated,” he noted. will provide gas to Turkey July 20. “This will jobs and their purchas- aid to help economy recover. the environmental transi- opposition to his reforms, saying at a press briefing on “Get out now or risk the and the south and south- give us time to inform ing power in the face of France has already pumped tion with purchasing pow- said earlier this month that Wednesday. consequences.” President east Europe in two parallel customers and mem- the crisis, 600 days to re- 460 billion euros into do- er,” Castex said, stressing he would ensure a new phase “This action puts invest- Donald Trump has long pipelines, running 930 km bers of the changes, invent our ways of doing mestic businesses hard hit that “fighting unemploy- of his presidency with a re- ments or other activities that voiced his discontentment through the Black Sea, from post signage and train things and put ecology at by the coronavirus epidemic ment will be our absolute freshed cabinet to inject new are related to these Russian about the Nord Stream 2 the Russian city of Anapa associates on the new the heart of our action and Under the new aid, 40 priority over the next 18 life into his administration energy export pipelines at risk project, complaining about to the northwestern Turk- protocols,” said the an- our territories, 600 days to billion euros aim to support months” and “with a major to meet economic, social and of US sanctions,” he added. Germany’s large payment ish town of Kiyikoy in the nouncement. IANS consolidate the authority notably strategic manufac- focus on youth”. Looking to health challenges. IANS Pompeo said that the two to Russia on energy and Trace region. IANS 10 CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 life Janhvi’s ‘Gunjan Saxena’ gets a release date he Janhvi Kapoor-starrer “Gun- jan Saxena: The Kargil Girl” will premiere digitally on Au- gust 12, the actress confirmed on Instagram. “Proud to bring to you the SARA ALI KHAN story of India’s first woman Air Force Officer to go to war. A journey that TI hope will inspire you the way that it has in- says dad Saif is her spired me. ‘GunjanSaxena - The Kargil Girl’ is landing on 12th August,” she wrote. The actress also shared a poster and stills of the film. ‘Mickey Mouse’ “Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl” is inspired by the life of Indian Air Force combat pilot ctress Sara Ali Reacting to the post, a user Gunjan Saxena, and stars Janhvi in the Khan on Wednes- commented: “Such a cute picture titular role. Saxena entered the war zone day showered her of father and daughter.” during the 1999 Kargil War. father Saif Ali “Best father-daughter duo,” Directed by Sharan Sharma, the cast also Khan with love another user gushed. features Pankaj Tripathi, Angad Bedi, Vi- and praises. Sara made her first public ineet Kumar, Manav Vij and Ayesha Raza. Taking to Ins- appearance with her father on Angad also shared the stills on Insta- tagram, Sara posted a throwback the TV chat show, “Koffee With gram, writing: “Thrilled to be bringing picture from her childhood. In Karan”. such an inspiring story of Gunjan Saxena: Athe image, we see little Sara in her Speaking of Saif and Sara’s India’s first woman Air Force Officer who Abba’s lap. upcoming projects , the two have went to war. We are absolutely honoured “The one person that has always a lot of films and shows in their & can’t wait for you all to experience been the definition of peace, the kitty.Saif will be seen opposite her journey. Arriving on 12th August!” epitome of love and the personifi- Rani Mukerji in “ Bunty Aur Babli The film will premiere on Netflix. cation of Mickey Mouse. Love you 2”. Sara has Aanand L. Rai’s ro- In June, it was revealed that “Gun- Abba,” Sara wrote mantic drama “Atrangi Re”, which jan Saxena: The Kargil Girl” would be Sara is Saif Ali Khan’s first-born also features Akshay Kumar and ditching traditional theatrical release with former wife Amrita Singh. Dhanush. Her next release is amid the Covid-19 crisis and opt for a The ex-couple also has a son David Dhawan’s “Coolie No. 1” direct-to-OTT release. named Ibrahim. opposite Varun Dhawan. Ileana missing ‘pool days’ ctress and social me- tagram account. "TB to when sun in a black bikini. dia sensation Ileana pool days and getting gloriously "Oh to enjoy the sun on my skin D'Cruz is missing toasted in the sun was no big deal. again," Ileana had captioned the her fun time in the #goodtimes #normalcy #finger- image shared on Instagram. swimming pool and scrossed," she wrote. On the work front, Ileana will havingA a sun bath. In a word, she That Ileana is missing the pool next be seen in Ajay Devgn's pro- is missing "normalcy". and sunbathing is evident from duction "The Big Bull", a film re- On Wednesday, Ileana shared her social media posts. In June, portedly based on India's biggest a few throwback poolside pho- the actress had shared a boomer- securities scam of 1992. The film tographs on her verified Ins- ang video of herself enjoying the also stars Abhishek Bachchan. Vidya Balan on Direct-to-OTT release of ‘Shakuntala Devi’ ctress Vidya Balan says the direct-to-digital release strategy will take her upcoming film “Shakuntala Devi” to global audiences. “Stepping into the world of Tamannaah AShakuntala Devi was as intimidating as it was exhilarating” said Vidya, adding: “Her story is inspirational and makes you see how, if we believe in ourselves, the world is our excited about oyster. A direct release on the streaming platform will bring ‘Shakuntala Devi’ one step closer to audiences across the ‘Love Mocktail’ remake globe, where they can watch the movie ctress Tamannaah Bhatia is excited about at their convenience.” the Telugu remake of the Kannada superhit “Shakuntala Devi” was planned for "Love Mocktail". a theatrical release, but will be going Director Nagashekar has roped in Taman- the digital route due to the disruptions naah and Satya Dev as the protagonists of caused by the Covid crisis. The trailer of the untitled remake. The makers are hoping the film was launched on Wednesday. Athat the film will go on floors in mid-September and will Helmed and written by Anu Menon, be shot in Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad. the film is based on the life of Shakun- "It's a privilege to be cherry-picked for a project that most tala, who is widely revered as the human Telugu producers and directors were keen to reproduce. computer for her innate ability to make incred- Satya Dev is such a promising next-age talent and I'm ibly complex calculations within seconds. The film also looking forward to create on-screen magic with him. ‘Love stars Sanya Malhotra, who will be seen playing the Mocktail' relates to me since the film brings together the role of Shakuntala’s daughter Anupama, along with bittersweet ingredients of life that represent new urban Amit Sadh and Jisshu Sengupta in pivotal roles. trends," Tamannaah said. The screenplay is written by Menon and "It is this familiarity in the narrative that makes it seem Nayanika Mahtani, while the dialogues are so affable. Besides, I'm a huge fan of romance and nostal- penned by Ishita Moitra. gia. There are limited characters in the film and it thrives Talking about the thought behind mak- on its actors' capabilities, which is very appealing to me," ing the film, Menon said: “I’ve always been she added. fascinated by Shakuntala Devi and felt hers Talking about the project, Satya Dev said: "The film's is an incredible story that resonates with story has elements that can resonate with everyone and I'm today’s world.” certain that it will take everyone on a trip down memory lane. BUSINESS CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 11

NEWSBRIEFS Govt permits Verizon, Airtel RBI asks ARCs to deal with buyers partner to launch operation of Electricity Blue Jeans in India CHANDIGARH: Bharti Futures in India Airtel Ltd. (“Air- in line with Section 29A of IBC tel”), India’s largest NEW DELHI, JULY 16 integrated telecom MUMBAI, JULY 16 company, and Verizon,  The terms and conditions of such sale In a major reform initiative, the government one of the largest com- The Reserve Bank of may be decided in wider consultation has permitted opening up of derivative market munication technol- India (RBI) on Thursday with investors in the security receipts as in the power sector like any other commodity, ogy companies in the came up with a Fair Prac- per SARFAESI Act 2002 allowing both power generators and consumers world, on Wednesday tices Code for asset recon- to enter futures contracts and use it as a new announced a strate- struction companies (ARC)  The Reserve Bank guidelines said that hedging tool to mitigate price volatility and other gic alliance to bring wherein the central bank ARCs shall follow transparent and non- associated risks. secure, world-class has asked the ARCs to deal discriminatory practices in acquisition Sources said an order to this effect has been issued video conferencing with prospective buyers in by the power ministry on July 10 after consultation solutions to businesses spirit with the Section 29A of assets. “It shall maintain arm’s length with the Solicitor General.Legal advice was taken in India. As part of of the Insolvency and Bank- distance in the pursuit of transparency,” as Securities and Exchange this partnership, ruptcy Code, 2016. it said Board of India (SEBI) and Airtel will offer secure According to the Section Central Electricity Regula- enterprise-grade video 29A of IBC, an insolvent, a tory Commission (CERC) conferencing solutions willful defaulter or a person on realisation of the out- tain the securities till the were involved in long drawn under the brand name who was a promoter or was standing amount of loan, relevant claim is settled/ legal spat over jurisdictional - Airtel BlueJeans - to in the management of the subject to any legitimate paid,” it said. issues governing electricity enterprise customers corporate debtor, among right or lien for any other RBI said that in the mat- futures. With both regula- in India. BlueJeans, other conditions would the process should enable Bank guidelines said that claim they may have against ter of recovery of loans, tors now reaching an un- Verizon’s enterprise- not be allowed to bid for participation of as many ARCs shall follow transpar- the borrower. ARCs shall not resort to derstanding on regulations, doors have opened grade video confer- the concerned insolvent prospective buyers as pos- ent and non-discriminatory “If such right of set off harassment of the debtor for futures trading to state in power. But final date encing service, helps company. In order to en- sible. practices in acquisition of is to be exercised, the bor- and would ensure that the for initiation would be given only after August 28, people communicate hance transparency in the The terms and conditions assets. “It shall maintain rower shall be given no- staff are adequately trained when Supreme Court is slated to hear the matter. and collaborate across process of sale of secured of such sale may be decided arm’s length distance in the tice about the same with to deal with customers in an The SEBI is expected to oversee the functioning of mobile, desktop, assets the central bank’s in wider consultation with pursuit of transparency,” full particulars about the appropriate manner. Com- all financially traded electricity forwards while the browser and confer- code said that invitation investors in the security re- it said. It said that ARCs remaining claims and the pliance with FPC shall be latter would regulate physically settled forward ence rooms and has a for participation in auction ceipts as per SARFAESI shall release all securities conditions under which subject to periodic review where electricity is delivered on future date at the long-standing history shall be publicly solicited, Act 2002. The Reserve on repayment of dues or ARCs are entitled to re- by the board, it said. IANS contracted price. IANS of providing simple, reliable and trusted solutions, while meet- ing the stringent se- five years. curity needs of banks, Oil companies hold diesel, Air India takes tough HR calls ahead of sale Additionally, the airline’s healthcare providers NEW DELHI, JULY 16 such employees may be duly management will also have and other organisa- notified to this office, posi- the option to send any em- tions. BPE petrol prices again Air India is taking tough per- tively by July 17”, the direc- ployee on leave. An Air In- sonnel decisions before the tive said, which was reviewed dia staff notice, which was privatization of the national by IANS. reviewed by IANS, read: IIFL Finance  With the hikes launches Digital carrier. It has asked various Air India is in the pro- “The Board of Directors in in diesel prices, departments to identify the nent/contract) of your base cess of reducing employee its 102nd meeting held on Gold Loan the gap between employees not available for (Pilots/Officers/Staff), who strength before privatization. July 7, 2020 has approved a CHANDIGARH: the two auto duties. R.S. Sandhu, Execu- are not available for duties The last date for bidding for scheme whereby employees IIFL Finance, one fuels has further tive Director (Operations) for the following reasons- Air India is August 31. Air can opt to take ‘leave without of India’s largest widened in has asked all departments to long sickness, indiscipline India has instituted a scheme pay’ ranging from six months non-banking fi- the national identify such employees. “You unauthorised absence and whereby employees can opt to or for two years and the nance companies has capital. Last are advised to identify the any other reason”. take ‘leave without pay rang- same can be extended to launched Digital Gold month, diesel serving employees (perma- “The action taken against ing from six months to up to up to five years. IANS Loan, which allows prices overtook customers to avail that of petrol loans without visiting Rupee settles 3 branch. Customers in the national SBI Card CEO resigns, Ashwini of IIFL Finance can capital, in an paise down at 75.18 easily avail top-up unprecedented and renewal of their development Kumar Tewari to takeover against US dollar gold loan account, MUMBAI, JULY 16  Since then petrol MUMBAI, JULY 16 add a bank account, NEW DELHI, JULY 16 download loan state- marginally by 5 paisa over and diesel prices ment, pay EMIs etc. A day after diesel Prices previous days price. Unex- have increased SBI Cards and Payments The rupee settled 3 paise In these times of increased to extend its pected rise in diesel prices by Rs 9.5-Rs Services’ MD and CEO lower at 75.18 (provision- Covid19 pandemic, gain over petrol in Delhi, despite slower demand has 11.5 per litre Hardayal Prasad has re- al) against the US dollar lockdown, and social oil marketing companies put the transport sector at respectively signed from the post owing on Thursday tracking distancing norms, it decided to keep the pump a big disadvantage as rising to this voluntary retirement strengthening American is advisable for people prices of the two petro- fuel cost has further shrunk from the State Bank of In- currency amid worries over to stay safe at home. leum products unchanged its margins. revision of the two auto fuels dia and Ashwini Kumar mounting COVID-19 cases. Digital Gold Loan is on Thursday. With the hikes in diesel from a June 7 after keeping Tewari has been appointed Forex traders said rupee therefore a perfect Accordingly, diesel contin- prices, the gap between the the price unchanged for last the new MD and CEO. traded in a narrow range product for custom- ues to be priced at Rs 81.18 two auto fuels has further 82 days during COVID-19 In a regulatory filing on as strong dollar, foreign ers to avail Gold per litre in the capital, while widened in the national related lockdown. Thursday SBI Cards said day approved the “appoint- Annual General Meeting. fund outflows and rising Loan without even petrol has maintained steady capital. Last month, die- Since then petrol and die- that Prasad’s resignation ment of Ashwini Kumar This is to further confirm COVID-19 cases dragged stepping out of their levels at Rs 80.43 a litre. Oil sel prices overtook that of sel prices have increased by comes into effect from the Tewari as Managing Direc- that Tewari is not related to the local unit down, while home. The whole companies had raised die- petrol in the national capi- Rs 9.5-Rs 11.5 per litre re- close of business on July 31. tor & CEO (nominated by any of the directors of the positive domestic equities process is online, sel prices marginally by 13 tal, in an unprecedented spectively. Ashwini Kumar Tewari State Bank of India) of the company”. supported the rupee and quite convenient and paisa on Wednesday while development. Last week petrol and will take over as the new company with effect from Shares of the company restricted the losses. At the gets completed in few keeping petrol prices un- Along with the Capital, diesel prices remained un- MD and CEO of the Com- August 1, 2020 for a pe- on the BSE are currently interbank forex market, the minutes, living up to changed. Petrol prices had petrol and diesel prices changed for four days before pany with effect from Au- riod of two years, subject to trading at Rs 706.05, rupee opened at 75.23, and its tagline click click, maintained the same level of also remained unchanged diesel prices increasing on gust 1, 2020 for a period of all the requisite approvals higher by Rs 14.15 or 2.05 finally settled for the day at aur ho gaya! BPE Rs 80.43 a litre since June in other metro cities as well. Sunday, Monday and again two years. The filing said including approval of the per cent from its previous 75.18 against the US dollar, 29 when it’s pump price rose Oil companies began daily on Wednesday. IANS that the board on Wednes- shareholders at the ensuing close. IANS registering a loss of 3 paise MX Player’s latest over its previous close. series ‘Mrs and It had settled at 75.15 Mr Kohli’ story of US stocks rise amid against the US dollar on couple who like to Sensex rallies 420 pts; Infosys Wednesday. During the live it differently session, it swung between vaccine hopes, earnings a high of 75.15 and low of CHANDIGARH: Ro- soars 10 pc post Q1 show 75.29 against the US dollar. mance across gen- NEW YORK, JULY 16 The dollar index, which erations has shifted to MUMBAI, JULY 16 product (GDP) expanded 3.2 gauges the greenback’s make way for modern US stocks finished higher per cent year-on-year in the strength against a basket love stories where cou- on Wednesday as market Equity benchmark Sensex second quarter of 2020, the of six currencies, rose 0.06 ples do not hesitate to mood was bolstered by en- rallied 420 points on country’s National Bureau per cent to 96.13. On the break stereotypes and couraging news about an Thursday, led by stellar of Statistics said earlier in domestic equity market front, define the new norm. experimental Covid-19 vac- ing the day on an upbeat gains in IT major Infosys, the day. Following negative the 30-share BSE benchmark Exploring this para- cine and a slew of better- note. On the corporate side, even as global markets cues from Chinese equities, Sensex was trading 145.67 points digm shift is the new than-expected earnings. Moderna shares surged 6.9 faced selling pressure amid benchmarks in Hong Kong, higher at 36,197.48 and broader MX Exclusive and a The Dow Jones Industrial per cent. The US biotech- spiking coronavirus cases. Tokyo and Seoul ended on NSE Nifty rose 39.70 points to Mirchi Play Original Average increased 227.51 nology firm on Tuesday After a choppy start, a weak note. 10,657.90. Foreign institutional - ‘Mrs & Mr. Kohli’, a points, or 0.85 per cent, to said its coronavirus vaccine the 30-share BSE Sensex Stock exchanges in investors were net sellers in the rom-com that ex- 26,870.10. The S&P 500 produced a robust immune gained momentum towards Europe were also trading capital market as they offloaded plores love but with climbed 29.04 points, or response, or neutralizing an- the end of the session. It in the red in early deals. shares worth Rs 221.70 crore role reversals. This 0.91 per cent, to 3,226.56. tibodies, in all 45 patients in finally closed 419.87 points, “In spite of negative global on Wednesday, according to Punjabi web series The Nasdaq Composite In- its early stage human trial. or 1.16 per cent, higher at cues, Indian benchmark provisional exchange data. is dubbed in Hindi, dex was up 61.91 points, or And the company was re- 36,471.68. Similarly, the NSE indices gained strength Brent crude futures, the Tamil and Telugu 0.59 per cent, to 10,550.49, portedly to start its final Nifty surged 121.75 points, as the day went on, global oil benchmark, fell and will see Sara Xinhua reported. clinical trial for COVID-19 or 1.15 per cent, to end at Finance and Axis Bank massive selloff in Chinese powered by the IT index 0.82 per cent to USD 43.43 Kohli (played by Sara All the 11 primary S&P vaccine in late July. 10,739.95. Infosys was the were the other gainers, stocks and concerns over and Infosys in particular. per barrel. Meanwhile, the Gurpal) and Sapan 500 sectors rallied, with Earnings season kicked off top performer in the Sensex spurting up to 3.81 per cent. recovery amid rising Infosys reported better number of cases around the Kohli (Essayed by industrials and energy up this week with bank giants pack, rallying 9.56 per cent, a On the other hand, Tech COVID-19 cases induced than expected numbers and world linked to COVID-19 Sahil Vedoliyaa) take 2.11 per cent and 1.89 per among the earliest to report day after the IT major posted Mahindra, ITC, NPTC, volatility in the session. was backed by good deal has crossed 1.35 crore and us through a differ- cent, respectively, outpacing results. a stronger-than-expected 12.4 PowerGrid, Titan and Bourses in Shanghai wins and decent outlook. the death toll has topped ent perspective oflove, the rest. Goldman Sachs on per cent rise in first quarter ICICI Bank finished with plunged 4.50 per cent “Ground realities remained 5.84 lakh. In India, the expectations, fears, US-listed Chinese compa- Wednesday reported quar- consolidated net profit to Rs losses of up to 2.54 per cent. as investors seemed little changed, as the virus death toll due the disease insecurities and the nies traded mostly higher, terly numbers that easily 4,272 crore. According to traders, disappointed with the pace infections and geopolitical rose to 24,915 and the everyday shenanigans with six of the top 10 stocks topped analyst expectations, M&M, Nestle India, rally in IT stocks led by of recovery in the world’s tensions created uncertainty number of infections rose that this role reversal by weight in the S&P US sending the stock up 1.35 per IndusInd Bank, Kotak Infosys kept investor second-largest economy. on the global economic to 9,68,876, according to brings to their life. BPE Listed China 50 index end- cent at the close. IANS Bank, HCL Tech, Bajaj sentiment positive, but a China’s gross domestic recovery. PTI the health ministry. PTI JOFRA ARCHER CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 ENGLAND WANTED TO HAVE SOME PACE AND 12 BOUNCE IN THEIR BOWLING ATTACK THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER BUT NOW THEY’RE GOING TO BE ROBBED OF THAT BCCI’s agenda: From IPL to Archer misses second Test after protocol breach shortened domestic calendar LONDON, JULY 16 MUMBAI, JULY 16 England dropped quick AGENDA FOR FRIDAY Jofra Archer from the The blueprint to conduct second Test against West the Indian Premier League 1. IPL– Way forward Indies following a breach (IPL) amidst rising cases 2. Domestic cricket schedules of the team’s bio-secure of coronavirus will be 3. FTP– Rescheduling of the England home series protocols, announcing the topmost on the agenda for February, 2021 decision hours before the of BCCI’s Apex Council, 4. Tax exemption certificates mandatory for start of the match at Old which will meet virtually Trafford on Thursday. hosting the T20 World Cup in India on Friday. “Archer will now com- Among the 11-point 5. NCA facility in Bengaluru mence five days of isola- agenda, is a discussion on 6. Extension of contract for BCCI and IPL digital tion and will undergo two domestic cricket season, platforms COVID-19 Tests in this which is likely to be a cur- 7. Bihar Cricket Association’s administrative mess period, which have to Test tailed one considering the 8. Appointment of new staff in the BCCI negative before his self- rapidly rising COVID-19 isolation period is lifted,” case load in the country. 9. Procedure to appoint new CEO after Rahul the England and Wales The third point covers re- Johri’s resignation Cricket Board (ECB) said jigging the Futures Tours 10. Payments to NE states in a statement. and Programme (FTP) of 11. Discussion on Tender for Apparel Partnership. PTI The ECB did not specify the men’s cricket team with the nature of the breach in three series (away white necessary clearances from is country’s domestic struc- the statement but media not keen to deliberate on ball tours of Sri Lanka and the central government. ture which includes, senior reports said Archer exit- “It deeply pains Archer’s shock late exclu- Zimbabwe and home se- “May be we have to let go one of the As far as India’s FTP men, U-23 men, junior ed the bio-secure bubble sion. tournaments as considerable time me to be missing ries vs England) already is concerned, the agenda boys (U-19 and U-16), se- to visit his flat in Brigh- the Test match, “Enough’s been said (on cancelled. The team last would be lost. We have to fit in states that the September nior women, U-23 women ton between the series the Archer situation),” played in March. the junior domestic events” white-ball series versus and U-19 girls, constitut- opener in Southampton especially with the Root said at the toss. The Council will also England could be resched- ing thousands of matches and the second match in series poised. I feel Former England captain discuss the way forward I think the president also next week, we can pro- uled in February follow- across formats. Manchester. like I have let both Alastair Cook felt the home for the IPL, which stands recently said that,” a senior ceed,” the official said. ing the Test series. In case “Obviously, the Ranji The ECB said the West teams down, and side’s attack would lack indefinitely postponed due BCCI official said on condi- With ICC Board Meeting BCCI wants to squeeze in Trophy schedule needs to Indies team were satisfied again I am sorry.” pace with the team hav- to the health crisis. The tion of anonymity. scheduled next Monday, the white ball games, it be tweaked. We need to with the measures taken. ing already decided to rest BCCI has zeroed in on a “I don’t think we are still the issue of getting tax ex- could well mean that the discuss whether we can “I am extremely sorry and I want to sincerely Mark Wood. September-early Novem- in a position to fix venues emption certificate from five-Test series would be have Vijay Hazare, Du- for what I have done,” said apologise to everyone in “It does throw it into a ber window for the league. in situation which is so the government in order to curtailed to include six leep Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Archer, who was part of the the bio-secure bubble. little bit of disarray,” Cook “Obviously, all options fluid. But the plans and the host the 2021 T20 World white ball games (3 ODIs Ali in one go. “May be we team that lost the series “It deeply pains me to be told BBC Sport. “England need to be explored. First tentative window needs to Cup is also high on agenda. and 3 T20Is). have to let go one of the opener. missing the Test match, wanted to have some pace option is India but you don’t be ready so that once ICC The tax exemption for The postponed white tournaments as consider- “I have put, not only my- especially with the series and bounce in their bowl- how the situation will be. Ob- makes a formal announce- the ICC events has been ball tours of Sri Lanka and able time would be lost. self, but the whole team poised. I feel like I have ing attack throughout the viously, there is UAE and Sri ment of T20 World Cup a bone of contention and Zimbabwe also needs to be We have to fit in the junior and management in dan- let both teams down, and summer but now they’re Lanka but taking out the IPL (scheduled for October- BCCI has been given time rescheduled. One of the domestic events,” said the ger. I fully accept the con- again I am sorry.” going to be robbed of will increase the overheads. November) cancellation till December to get the biggest headaches for BCCI official. PTI sequences of my actions, Captain Joe Root was that.” AGENCIES Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 to end Kane goes past 200 club goals as Spurs win at Newcastle LONDON, JULY 16 ers in the race for a Europa we could have but we got hopes of record points haul League spot. the result in the end.” Harry Kane went past 200 Kane’s 201 club goals Newcastle were unfor- before the break, when career club goals with a have come in 350 ap- tunate to be down at half- Alisson attempted a second-half double as pearances in all competi- time, although they were chipped ball out to Rob- Tottenham Hotspur won tions with 185 of them for culpable for Son’s strike. ertson that Lacazette ran 3-1 at Newcastle United Tottenham. It was also a The hosts lost the ball try- onto and pulled back to in the Premier League on milestone of sorts for Spurs ing to play out from the Reiss Nelson. Wednesday to boost their manager Jose Mourinho back and Spurs pounced The 20-year-old turned European qualification who claimed a first league with Giovani Lo Celso and shaped his shot beyond hopes. win at Newcastle. “201 in moving the ball across to the diving keeper into the Minutes after Matt 350 league games -- that’s Son whose shot beat Mar- bottom left corner. Ritchie’s piledriver had not bad!” Kane told BT tin Dubravka at his near “Twice, a massive lack of drawn the hosts level, Sport. “It’s nice to get to that post. Newcastle had the concentration... These two Kane’s clinical header on milestone but the points are better chances, though, moments killed the game the hour put the visitors the most important thing. with Miguel Almiron’s ef- LONDON, JULY 16 for us,” said Liverpool back in front, taking him career tally to 201. campaign. Tottenham rose “Hopefully, I’ll get a fort cleared off the line by “Arsenal had no manager Juergen Klopp, to another landmark. Son Heung-min had to seventh on 55 points with couple of more before the Davinson Sanchez, captain Arsenal capitalised on real chances... You whose side suffered only Kane sealed the points given Tottenham the lead two games remaining, one season ends. “A tough game Jonjo Shelvey heading over shocking errors from Liv- cannot win football their third league defeat in the last minute with in the 27th minute with point behind sixth-placed and three massive points. and Dwight Gayle heading erpool’s Virgil van Dijk games when you of the season. another header to take his his 11th league goal of the Wolverhampton Wander- We didn’t play as well as against the post.AGENCIES and Alisson to beat the concede goals like “Arsenal had no real champions 2-1 at The chances... You cannot win Emirates on Wednesday this” football games when you and end their hopes of a concede goals like this.” Sarri baffled by Juve’s ups and downs Rashford to receive record points tally for the Yet the home side, play- Arsenal boss Mikel Ar- TURIN, JULY 16 Premier League season. ing without their lead- teta had left Aubameyang honorary degree The loss means Liver- ing scorer Pierre-Emer- on the bench, most likely Juventus coach Maurizio pool, on 93 points, can now ick Aubameyang, were with one eye on Saturday’s Sarri says he is ‘perplexed’ from University of only stretch that tally to 99, handed a free pass back FA Cup semi-final against by his team’s ups and one short of Manchester into the game 12 minutes Manchester City, which downs after the Serie A City’s record. Arsenal’s first later when Van Dijk made may now be the Gunners’ leaders gave him another Manchester win against Liverpool since a back pass straight into best chance of securing rollercoaster ride in a 3-3 MANCHESTER, JULY 16 April 2015 lifts them one the path of Arsenal striker European football next draw against Sassuolo. place to ninth in the table Alexandre Lacazette. season. Yet as Liverpool The Turin side, seven Marcus Rashford is set to on 53 points. The Frenchman calmly poured forward after the points clear with five games become the youngest ever The visitors created all rounded defender Fabin- break and created numer- left, are still on course for recipient of an honorary the early pressure and ho and keeper Alisson and ous chances, the best of an unprecedented ninth “At times we give the im- easily,” said Sarri. degree from The University opened the scoring in the fired into an empty net. which from Salah was successive title but that pression of having very high Juventus won their previ- of Manchester, ‘in recogni- 20th minute when Sadio A second moment of palmed over the bar at is as much down to Inter potential and at other times ous five titles under Mas- tion of his achievements as Mane lashed in his 17th calamitous work at the the last second by keeper Milan’s inconsistent form the team leave me perplexed similiano Allegri, whose a footballer and as a pas- goal of the season from back from Liverpool then Emiliano Martinez, Arteta and Lazio’s recent collapse because they allow the op- team were efficient but often sionate campaigner against close range. gifted the lead to Arsenal responded. AGENCIES as their own results. ponents to get to our area lacked sparkle. AGENCIES child poverty’, Manches- ter United announced on Wednesday. The 22-year-old will child poverty in this country Man City see off lowly Bournemouth to extend home run follow in the footsteps of but receiving recognition Manchester United legends from your city means we are MANCHESTER, JULY 16 three league appearances. further damage in the sec- sixth home league win in Alex Ferguson and Bobby heading in the right direc- Bournemouth went ond half when the VAR a row. “It was difficult but Charlton by receiving an tion and that means a lot. David Silva and Gabriel Je- close to an equaliser from overturned a City penalty our opponent played really honorary doctorate, the Thank you to The University sus scored first-half goals as a free kick of their own awarded for a tackle by de- well, they were really good highest honour the uni- of Manchester,” he added. Manchester City claimed a but Junior Stanislas’ effort fender Steve Cook on Brazil- and they pushed us a lot,” versity can bestow. The club said that an 2-1 Premier League victory was saved by City keeper ian striker Jesus. City manager Pep Guardiola “It’s a proud day for my- open letter to Members of over relegation-threatened Ederson who pushed it Substitute David Brooks said. “Their needs are higher self and my family. When Parliament about his per- Bournemouth at the Etihad onto the post. gave Bournemouth a lifeline than ours but we played our you look at the great names sonal experiences of using Stadium on Wednesday. City doubled their advan- with an 88th-minute goal game.” Eddie Howe’s Bour- that have been awarded food-banks influenced a Second-placed City broke tage when Jesus slalomed after Callum Wilson found nemouth recorded 14 at- this doctorate in the past, change in government the deadlock inside six min- past two defenders to score the Welsh midfielder to slot tempts on goal but poor fin- it’s humbling,” Manches- policy, enabling children utes as Spanish midfielder from close range, with Silva home from close range. The ishing left them in 18th place, ter United’s official website who have free school meals Silva curled a sublime free collecting his 10th assist of duo went close to an equal- three points adrift of the quoted Rashford as saying. in term-time to continue kick into the top corner for the league campaign. iser in the closing stages but safety zone with two games “We still have a long way receiving them during the his second set-piece goal in Bournemouth avoided City held on to secure their remaining. AGENCIES to go in the fight to combat summer. AGENCIES

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