Follow us on: RNI No. APENG/2018/764698 @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/dailypioneer Established 1864 Published From OPINION 6 VIJAYAWADA 9 SPORTS 12 VIJAYAWADA DELHI LUCKNOW BHOPAL MESSAGE FOR WEAVING THEIR DESTINY 4 INDIANS MARCH RAIPUR CHANDIGARH BHUBANESWAR A VIOLENT WORLD ONE BASKET AT A TIME INTO QUARTERS RANCHI DEHRADUN HYDERABAD *Late City Vol. 1 Issue 323 VIJAYAWADA, WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2019; PAGES 12 `3 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable RASHMIKA MANDANNA AS A VILLAGE BELLE { Page 11 } www.dailypioneer.com EPFO to credit Chandrababu Naidu 8.65% interest KODELA TO BE CREMATED into six cr EPF demands CBI probe accounts PNS n VIJAYAWADA When he was ready to hand over furniture, what's the NEW DELHI: Union Labour WITH STATE HONOURS Former chief minister N need for filing cases against? Is it Minister Santosh Gangwar on G RAVI KIRAN Chandrababu Naidu lashed out not harassment? A man, who has n Tuesday said that over six VIJAYAWADA at the YSRCP stating that it has charge sheets against him for crore EPFO members will get harassed former Speaker Dr financial frauds worth Rs 43,000 8.65 per cent interest for 2018- The last rites of former ‘Naidu's Kodela Siva Prasada Rao men- 19. Earlier, the Employees' Speaker Kodela Sivaprasada tally, physically and financially crore, has filed cases against Dr Provident Fund Organisation's Rao, who committed suicide humiliation by slapping cases against him. Kodela for furniture worth Rs 2 lakh. (EPFO) apex decision-making in Hyderabad on Monday, Kodela's death was a case of They have filed 19 cases against Dr. body Central Board of will be performed with State drove Kodela murder that instigated by the Kodela including the old ones which Trustees had decided to raise honours in his home town YSRCP government, he said have been reopened now the interest rate on EPF to 8.65 Narsaraopet in Guntur dis- and demanded a CBI probe — N CHANDRABABU NAIDU per cent for the year 2018-19. trict on Wednesday. Chief to suicide’ into the death. Naidu said that TDP Chief The EPFO is currently, pay- Minister YS Jaganmohan PNS n VIJAYAWADA despite the letters sent by ing an interest rate of 8.55 per Reddy announced that Rao Kodela to take away the furni- cent for 2018-19 under EPF will be cremated with State The YSR Congress Party ture, the Government had filed harassment? A man, who has withdrawal claims. The 8.55 honours. He directed the (YSRCP) lambasted the TDP cases after receiving them. He charge sheets against him for per cent interest rate on EPF Chief Secretary to make the for politicising the death of said that on August 20, Dr financial frauds worth Rs 43,000 deposits was fixed for 2017-18. necessary arrangements in Dr Kodela Siva Prasada Rao. Kodela had sent a letter and crore, has filed cases against Dr For 2018-19, EPFO had this regard. Countering the TDP's Narasaraopeta MLA Gopireddy Kodela for furniture worth Rs raised interest rate to 8.65 per Rao's son Sivarama attack on it saying that the Srinivasa Reddy lodged a com- 2 lakh. They have filed 19 cases, cent, from 8.55 per cent pro- Krishna, who was on a visit to former Speaker had died only plaint two days later. including old ones which have vided in 2017-18. Kenya, landed in Vijayawada due to harassment by the Subsequently, they filed cases been reopened now." Calling on Tuesday afternoon. He government, YSRCP leaders against Dr Kodela Siva Prasada Kodela "Palnati Tiger", he said later left for Narsaraopet. held Naidu as being respon- Rao and his son Kodela even the police humiliated him Meanwhile, the senior TDP legislator from Visakhapatnam Vasupalli Ganesh Kumar paying tributes to Kodela Sivaprasad at Visakhapatnam beach on sible for Kodela's suicide. Sivaram, he added. by not responding to his appeal. HC notices to Telugu Desam Party leader's Tuesday Photo: Tirupatirao G Minister Kodali Nani and "When he was ready to hand He alleged that all police officials body was shifted from Chief Whip Gandikota over furniture, what's the need and IAS officers had surren- Ganta, Gadde Hyderabad to Guntur by road. Srikanth Reddy launched a for filing cases against? Is it not dered to the ruling party. TDP president N l Chief Minister YS l Braving heavy rain, TDP Kodela’s mobile tirade against Naidu during and Anagani Chandrababu Naidu, his son Jaganmohan Reddy workers paid their last respects missing their press meets at Tadepalli N Lokesh and senior party announced that Rao to Rao at different places as the he police have found the on Tuesday. VIJAYAWADA: The AP High leaders accompanied the will be cremated procession entered Guntur Tmobile phone of Dr Kodela Kodali Nani said, "It was Court served notices on TDP body. Braving heavy rain, with State honours. district Siva Prasada Rao missing. Naidu who had humiliated MLAs Ganta Srinivasa Rao, TDP workers paid their last the former Speaker by not He directed the l The body will be kept at the After 5 pm on Monday, the Anagani Satya Prasad and respects to Rao at different mobile was switched off. giving him due respect in the Gadde Rammohan on places as the procession Chief Secretary to TDP office in Guntur town to party, encouraging rival make the necessary The police extracted the call Tuesday. YSRCP leaders, who entered Guntur district. The enable party leaders to pay data of the mobile and found groups in party activities and have contested against these body will be kept at the TDP arrangements in homage. It will then be taken to that at around 8.30 a.m before not responding to his phone them, filed a petition in the office in Guntur town to this regard Narsaraopet his suicide, Dr Kodela had calls, which drove him to the High Court seeking cancella- enable party leaders to pay spoken on a number for about extreme step. If the call data tion of their election, alleging homage. It will then be taken 24 minutes. However, the of his cell phone is taken out, that they had filed affidavits to Narsaraopet. Guntur district to prevent imposed to prevent any out- number has not been the reason for his death will without furnishing full details. Police have made elaborate any untoward incident. break of violence. disclosed. come to light." TDP President N Chandrababu Naidu with party leaders on way to the Guntur The High Court posted hear- security arrangements in Prohibitory orders have been Continued on Page 4 Continued on Page 4 office on Tuesday ing to October 14. K Kannappa Raju from Visakha North Constituency, Minister Mopidevi Venkata Ramana TDP urges Kishan Reddy Toll in boat from Repalle constituency and Foxconn Country to Boppana Bhava Kumar filed mishap rises petitions. Manohar Reddy is the counsel of the petitioners. to order CBI inquiry to 26 Advocate Manohar Reddy boost its Andhra market alleged that the three TDP PNS n HYDERABAD TDP leaders and workers by the PNS n VIJAYAWADA MLAs did not declare their PNS n VIJAYAWADA YSRCP government in the real properties, income, and A delegation of TDP leaders State. Toll in the tourist boat acci- other details. Hiding those Foxconn International met Union Minister of State for In response, Kishan Reddy, dent in river Godavari in details will lead to a disquali- Holding's Country Head and Vatti Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy while expressing his grief and Andhra Pradesh mounted to fication, he added. Managing Director Josh in Hyderabad late in the shock over Kodela's suicide, 26 as 14 more bodies were Foulger met Chief Minister brandishes evening on Tuesday and observed:"It is unfortunate retrieved on Tuesday. But tak- YS Jaganmohan Reddy here sought a CBI inquiry that a senior and com- ing out the boat that sank over on Tuesday, and said it into the circum- mitted leader like 315 feet deep in the river is No night flights was planning to increase pro- gun, booked stances leading to Kodela Sivaprasada proving to be a herculean task, duction. PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM the death of for- Rao ended his life police said. to Bhubaneswar The head of the Taiwanese mer speaker this way. I will ask Deputy Inspector General multinational electronics Arilova Police registered a Kodela AP DGP to pre- of Police Md Ehsan Raza said for 8 months company informed Jagan that case against former minister Sivaprasada Rao. sent a detailed 19 bodies were recovered so the company had employed Vatti Vasant Kumar and his Former Minister report on Kodela far and many more could be BHUBANESWAR: The Biju 15,000 women at its Sri City friend following a complaint from AP Alapati Sivaprasada Rao's trapped inside the boat. Patnaik International Airport SEZ unit in Nellore district Foxconn International Holding's Country Head and Managing Director Josh lodged by a person, who Rajendra Prasad, death. I will also speak to Teams of expert divers of here will remain partially and provided skill develop- Foulger with Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Tuesday. Additional Chief alleged that Vasant Kumar TTDP president L G Kishan Reddy AP CM on the issue. I Navy and NDRF continued closed for eight months due to ment training to women. Secretary PV Ramesh is also seen had threatened him with a Ramana, TTDP senior will also inform the issue the search for the bodies. the runway re-carpeting work, Foxconn sells 35 lakh revolver over property dispute. Ravula Chandrashekar Reddy to Union Home Minister Amit The search teams found the said an official on Tuesday. mobile phones per month. taking steps to make the state "The government is plan- The case was registered on and others met Kishan Reddy Shah and take necessary action bodies floating far away from The flight services would be Stating that Andhra an electronic hub. ning to create more jobs Monday. According to Arilova at his residence. They alleged accordingly." Kodela's daugh- the accident spot at rescheduled as the re-carpet- Pradesh is the best investment Jagan said that the govern- through these skill develop- police, one B Ravi Shankar that ruling YSRCP's govern- ter, Vijayalakshmi, also lodged Kachhuluru in East Godavari ing work of the runway will be destination and provides full ment would set up high stan- ment centres and Foxconn approached them on Monday ment's 'vendetta politics' was the a complaint with the police stat- district. One body was found taken up from Nov. The re- cooperation to investors, the dard skill development cen- should take steps in this and complained that the former main reason for Kodela's sui- ing that her father committed near the coffee dam of carpeting of the runway would Chief Minister said that the tres in each 25 parliamentary regard," a statement from the minister threatened his people cide. The TDP leaders wanted suicide unable to bear harass- Polavaram project while take place in two phases. government was ready to wel- constituencies to train man- Chief Minister's Office quot- with a gun in a land dispute. the Union Minister to launch a ment by the Government of another was recovered near "We are planning for come new opportunities and power. ed him as saying. Continued on Page 3 probe into cases foisted on Andhra Pradesh. new Pattiseema. Runway re-carpeting with effect from November 1 to March 31 from 10 pm. to 5.30am. We have requested FULL PLATE Director General of Civil Fraudulent hospitals will be shamed: Harsh Vardhan Aviation (DGCA) for per- mission. Once we get the PNS n NEW DELHI approval, the work will start," informed airport director Union Minister Harsh Giving out figures, Vardhan said 376 hospitals Suresh Chandra Hota. Vardhan on Tuesday said that currently are under investigation while the names of hospitals found involved in any kind of fraud- NHA has taken action in terms of issuing TODAY ulent practices in the showcause notice, suspending, levying penalty Ayushman Bharat health ALMANAC insurance scheme will be put and de-empanelling against 338 hospitals Month & Paksham: up on its official website to Bhdrapada & Krishna Paksha "name and shame" them. Panchangam Nearly 1,200 cases of fraud we have been able to detect all scheme and its achievements have been confirmed and these frauds because of a will be highlighted. Tithi : Tritiya : 04:32 pm action has been taken against proactive robust strong IT Adopting the true spirit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lunch with his mother Heeraben on his Nakshatram: Ashwini: Full Night 338 hospitals, he said, assert- anti-fraud detection system. cooperative federalism, 32 69 birthday in Gandhinagar ion Tuesday Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start ing that the government has Our message is loud and clear states and Union Territories any important work) zero tolerance towards cor- that no fraud, even of minute have already implemented the ruption. nature, will be tolerated in the scheme so far, Vardhan said Modi has lunch with mother Rahukalam: 03:12 pm – 04:42 pm "Not only would such hos- Harsh Vardhan whole scheme," he said. and appealed to the remaining Yamagandam: 09:09 am – 10:39 am pitals found involved in any Vardhan said the govern- states including Delhi and Varjyam: 02:21 am - 04:06 am kind of fraudulent activity ance fraudsters under under investigation while the ment's ambitious Ayushman West Bengal to join the and practices would be de- Ayushman Bharat was taken NHA has taken action in Bharat scheme will complete scheme so that people there on his 69th birthday Gulika: 12:10 pm - 01:41 pm empanelled, their names in collaboration with the terms of issuing showcause first year of its launch on are not deprived of its benefits. PNS n GANDHINAGAR seen blessing her now world- Good Time: (to start any important work) would be put up on the offi- IRDAI to deter them from notice, suspending, levying September 23 and the fort- He said that 10 crore e-cards famous son. After coming out Amritakalam: 10:50 pm - 12:35 am cial website of Pradhan Mantri indulging in malpractices. "We penalty and de-empanelling night of September 15-30 is have been given out to bene- Prime Minister Narendra of the house, Modi also Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:46 am - 12:34 pm Jan Arogya Yojna (Ayushman are taking stern action against against 338 hospitals. being marked as the ficiaries and the government Modi on Tuesday met his allowed local residents to click Bharat) and made public. The such fraudsters and have filed He said 97 hospitals have 'Ayushman Bharat Pakhwara' so far has spent Rs 7,500 crore nonagenarian mother selfies with him and gave VIJAYAWADA idea is to name and shame criminal cases and FIRs in been de-empanelled from the where several activities will be on treatment. 18,073 hospitals Heeraben on his 69th birthday autographs to kids. them," the Health Minister some cases. In fact, we have scheme while FIRs have been carried out in the states to gen- have been empanelled and and had lunch with her. Modi reached Raisan after WEATHER said at a press conference suggested such hospitals lodged against six hospitals. A erate awareness around the around 53 per cent the hospi- Modi spent around half an addressing a gathering at Forecast: Thunderstorms here. Indu Bhushan, CEO of should not only be de-empan- total amount of Rs 1.5 crore in scheme. tals are from the private hour with his mother, who Kevadiya in Narmada district. Temp: 29/25 the National Health Authority, elled from the PMJAY scheme penalty has been levied and A mega national event sector. lives with his younger broth- Modi, who arrived in Gujarat Humidity: 89% the apex body responsible for but also from other scheme nearly 1,200 cases of fraud 'Gyan Sangam' will be organ- More than 39 lakh people er Pankaj at Raisan village near late on Monday, inaugurated Sunrise: 06.04 the implementation of the including that of CGHS and have been confirmed. ised from September 29-30 have availed cashless treat- Gandhinagar. the Namami Devi Narmade Sunset: 06.16 centrally-sponsored scheme, ECHA," Bhushan said. "And all these figures show during which the Prime ment worth over Rs. 6,100 TV visuals showed the PM Mahotsav, celebrating the Current Weather Conditions said that the decision to pub- Giving out figures, Vardhan the government's zero toler- Minister will take stock of the crore for serious illnesses since paying obeisance with folded overflowing of the Sardar Updated September 17, 2019 5:00 PM licly name the health insur- said 376 hospitals currently are ance towards corruption and progress of the insurance the launch of AB-PMJAY. hands to his mother, who was Sarovar dam. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 vijayawada 02 SCR launches mega cleanliness Modi turns 69, celebrates birthday in Gujarat drive in Vijayawada division PNS n NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 69 on Tuesday PNS n VIJAYAWADA and celebrated his birthday in A seminar on his home State of Gujarat The Vijayawada Division of the Swachh Samwad offering prayers to Goddess South Central Railway (SCR) Narmada at the Sardar Sarovar conducted a Mega Cleanliness (clean dialogue) was Dam, which was filled to Drive at all major railway stations organised by officers capacity for the first time. He as part of the Swachh hi Seva - from operating, also visited the Statue of Unity Swachhata Pakhwada - fort- and shared a meal with his night-long cleanliness campaign commercial nonagenarian mother. on Tuesday. department and Child Modi, who was greeted by Following Prime Minister leaders across the political Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with his mother Heeraben, having lunch at Narendra Modi's call to ban Helpline members at spectrum, also addressed a her residence in Gandhinagar on Tuesday single-use plastic in all forms, the VIP Longue, public rally in Kevadia where l l Vijayawada division has con- he lauded the vision of Sardar BJP chief and Union Home TV visuals showed ducted a massive Shramdaan at Vijayawada Railway Vallabhbhai Patel, saying his Minister Amit Shah, top Congress Prime Minister Narendra Vijayawada Railway Station, divi- Station government drew inspiration leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Modi greeting his mother sional office compound, coach- from the country's former Gandhi, BSP supremo Mayawati, with folded hands to seek ing depot, wagon depot and Home Minister for its decision Chief Ministers of West Bengal, her blessings. He then sat railway colonies with great ness on evils of plastic use at last month on Jammu and Telangana, Odisha and Delhi- down to have a birthday Officials belonging to South Central Railway taking part in the mega cleanliness drive in Vijayawada on Tuesday enthusiasm and zeal. G Sumana, waiting hall on Platform No 1 Kashmir in an attempt to find Mamata Banerjee, K lunch with her. The TV additional divisional railway at Vijayawada Railway Station. solution to a decades-old prob- Chandrasekhar Rao, Naveen images showed the manager (Operations) led a team railway residential colonies, l Similar Shramdaan activi- lem. Patnaik and Arvind Kejriwal mother and son enjoying of officers and 50 staff from dif- wagon depot and railway sta- Following Prime Minister enthusiasm and zeal ties were conducted by nomi- BJP chief and Union Home Narendra Modi's call to ban respectively-were among others what appeared to be a ferent departments and con- tions to undertake and super- l G Sumana, additional nated officers at Railway Loco Minister Amit Shah, top ducted mega cleanliness drive on vise the cleanliness drives. A single-uuse plastic in all forms, Colony, STPM Colony, RE Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi who greeted Modi on his birthday Gujarati thali divisional railway manager divisional office compound team of officers and 100 staff the Vijayawada division Colony and Wynchipet Railway and Rahul Gandhi, BSP supre- premises. undertook cleanliness drive at has conducted a massive (Operations) led a team of Colony. Cloth bags were dis- mo Mayawati, Chief Ministers Speaking on the occasion, Vijayawada Railway Station and Shramdaan at Vijayawada officers and 50 staff from tributed free of cost to colony of West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra, Telangana CMs G Sumana, ADRM, said that the collected plastic waste and Railway Station, divisional different departments and residents to promote clean and Odisha and Delhi-Mamata ban on single-use plastic will be debris from the railway tracks office compound, coaching conducted Mega Cleanliness green initiative. Banerjee, K Chandrasekhar greet Modi on his birthday effectively implemented from on all platforms. depot, wagon depot and Drive on divisional office E Santharam, Sr. Rao, Naveen Patnaik and October 2 and awareness cam- Later, a seminar on Swachh railway colonies with great compound premises. DEN/Coord, Ram Chandra Arvind Kejriwal respectively- Hyderabad: "CM KCR paigns are being conducted effec- Samwad (Clean dialogue) was Sahoo, Sr DEnHM, K Srinivas, were among others who greet- Telangana prayed to the tively to sensitise people about organised by officers from oper- Sr DME, P Nehamiah, Sr DPO ed Modi on his birthday. and Andhra Almighty for the ill-effects of plastic contam- ating, commercial department Ramesh Gaikward, DEnHM, Shah described Modi as a Pradesh many more ination. and Child Helpline members at Manager, counselled the cater- them to maintain personal Varun Babu, DEN/East, Ch leader with strong willpower Chief years of The ADRM said that officers VIP Longue, Vijayawada ing stall contractors and ven- hygiene to stay healthy. Nukkad Sresh, Station Director, other and a symbol of decisive lead- Ministers on Modiji's ser- and staff from several depart- Railway Station. K Kamalakar dors regarding the indiscrimi- Nattaks were staged by SKCV branch officers and staff par- ership and hard work while Tuesday greet- vices for the ments were nominated at all Babu, Assistant Commercial nate use of plastic and advised schoolchildren to create aware- ticipated in the event. Defence Minister Rajnath ed Prime Minister country," said the CMO. Singh hailed the Prime Narendra Modi on his 69th Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's "visionary leader- birthday. Minister YS Jaganmohan ship" and said it has helped Telangana Chief Minister Reddy also greeted the India scale new heights of K Chandrashekhar Rao Prime Minister on his TTD officials gearing up for ‘Epistemicon' glory. On his 68th birthday last conveyed his birthday wish- birthday. "Wishing him a year, Modi was in his Lok es to Modi through a special long, healthy and successful Sabha constituency of Varanasi message, according to the life ahead in the service of held at ALIET and spent time with school- Chief Minister's Office. the nation," tweeted Reddy. Brahmotsavams: Special Officer children. PNS n VIJAYAWADA knowledge and underscored the need to participate in vari- PNS n TIRUMALA With the objective of exposing ous events. TV visuals showed Twitter trends with birthday students to advancements in Principal of ALIET O Prime Minister With less than two weeks left technology, Andhra Loyola Mahesh motivated the students greetings for Narendra Modi for the annual Brahmotsavams Institute of Engineering and by explaining the real world sce- Narendra Modi of Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Technology (ALIET), nario. He also said that engi- greeting his mother PNS n VIJAYAWADA #HBDModi and Swamy, all departments are Vijayawada, conducted neering students must always #HappyBirthdayModi. gearing up for the mega reli- 'Epistemicon', a national sym- keep themselves abreast of lat- with folded hands to From film stars, sports per- Former athlete PT Usha gious event, said Tirumala posium here on Tuesday. est developments in the fields seek her blessings sons, politicians, BJP lead- tweeted: "Wishing you a Special Officer AV Dharma D Ramakrishna, Managing of their study apart from main- ers, commoners and admir- very happy birthday, Shri Reddy. Director, Efftronics Systems taining discipline. Director of ers, Twitter was @narendramodi After a review meeting on Private Ltd, was the chief guest ALIET Rev Fr Dr Francis TV visuals showed Prime flooded with ji. Sports, just like Brahmotsavams and develop- and inaugurated the sympo- Xavier shed more light on Minister Narendra Modi greet- greetings for other fields has ment activities with regard to sium at the college seminar hall. issues related to student guid- ing his mother with folded Prime Minister grown tremendous- different departments in Speaking on the occasion, he ance. The event was coordi- hands to seek her blessings. He Narendra Modi as ly under your lead- Tirumala at Annamaiah explained to students about nated by Ch Nagaraju, HoD, then sat down to have a birth- he turned 69 on ership. May god bless Bhavan on Tuesday, the Special Later he said, the 3D imag- the importance of sharing Civil Department, ALIET. day lunch with her. The TV Tuesday. you with a long and Officer speaking to media per- All the works ing of interesting features relat- images showed the mother Several Twitter healthy life! sons later said, all the works pertaining to annual ed to Tirumala temple, along and son enjoying what hashtags made it to the top #HappyBirthdayPM." pertaining to annual with some jewellery of the appeared to be a Gujarati thali. India trends on the micro- Sand artiste Sudarshan Brahmotsavams will be com- Brahmotsavams will Lord, would be placed in SV Modi began the day with a blogging site. While #hap- Pattnaik tweeted with a pic- pleted by September 25. be completed by Museum. "We asked the visit to the Statue of Unity and pybirthdaynarendramodi ture of a sand sculpture he In a good move, the TTD is donors to present a proto- the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the topped the chart in India, had made greeting the now heading towards cashless September 25, said type of the system, which will river Narmada. The Statue of the other hashtags were Prime Minister. He wrote: payments and it was com- the Special Officer be done soon," he maintained. Unity, billed as the tallest in the #HappyBirthdayPM and "Happy Birthday Hon'ble menced two weeks ago near CE Ramachandra Reddy, world, was inaugurated by #ShriNarendraModi. PM Modi ji. My sand art accommodation counters, Additional CVSO Sivakumar him on Sardar Patel's birth The other hashtags doing with message: 'Millions of which has given fruitful results, Governing System was also Reddy, temple deputy execu- anniversary on October 31 the rounds along with birth- blessings' with you for he said. "An application exclu- brought under use. We want to tive officer Harindranath, IT D Ramakrishna, Managing Director, Efftronics Systems Private Ltd, speaking at a last year. day greetings to the Prime #NewIndia, at #Puri beach. sively for Locker Governing achieve cent percent results head Sesha Reddy and others national sympoisum at Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology The country has taken an Minister were: #SwachhataHiSeva System and Darshan soon", he added. were also present. in Vijayawada on Tuesday important decision with the #HappyBDayPMModi, #JalShaktiAbhiyan inspiration of Sardar Patel, to #NarendraModiBirthday, #SayNoToSingleUsePlastic walk a new path to resolve a #HappyBirthdayPMModi, #PoshanMaah2019." decades-old problem," Modi told the public rally at Rajbhasha Saptah concludes at Waltair Division Kevadiya. said he was happy to see the people" who worked to make The government on August rising number of visitors Sardar Sarovar project a suc- PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM January 26, 1950, the day when He asserted that Hindi is get- 5 revoked Article 370, which thronging the Statue of Unity. cess and offered them his the constitution of India came DRM Chetan Kumar ting worldwide fame for its easy gave special status to Jammu While the average number of salutations. The observation of the Hindi into effect. The first Hindi Diwas highlighted the to understand character. The and Kashmir and also bifur- daily visitors to the 133-year- Dwelling on the ecological Diwas in Waltair Division of East was celebrated in 1953. DRM extended greetings to all cated the State into two union old Statue of Liberty is impact of big projects, Modi Coast Railway from September Various Hindi competitions indispensable role of the award winners. ADRM territories, Jammu and 10,000, around 8,500 people said, "Our culture believes in 9 concluded here on Tuesday. were held during the period. The Hindi language in (Operations) Ramachandra Rao Kashmir and Ladakh. visit the 11-month-old Statue development while protecting India adopted Hindi written in concluding ceremony was held in congratulated the officers and Modi also referred to of Unity each day, he added. environment. Nature is our Devanagari script as the official September wherein merit cer- national integration employees over growing position Hyderabad Liberation Day, The Sardar Sarovar project jewel and is very dear to us." language in 1949 and it was tificates and awards to winners of Hindi in the routine official saying this event is a result of is catering to needs of At separate events in Delhi, adopted as the official language of the different competitions pensable role of Hindi language work of the organization. Sardar Patel's vision. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, BJP leaders cut 69-kg and under the Article 343 of the were presented by Divisional in national integration and asked He called upon the officials to September 17 marks the day Maharashtra and Rajasthan 370-kg cakes, symbolising Indian Constitution. Railway Manager Chetan Kumar everyone to use Hindi as their strive for promotion of Hindi lan- in 1948 when the erstwhile and has benefitted people in his age and scrapping of The decision of Constituent Shrivastava. On the occasion, prime language for all official guage and to take active partic- Hyderabad State was annexed these four States, he said. Article 370 of the assembly was authorised on DRM highlighted the indis- work. ipation in usage. to the Indian Union. Modi Modi thanked "the lakhs of Constitution.

VIJAYAWADA BULLION RATES GOLD Champs Fleur, country's first floral boutique Kodela suicide tragic, ` (10 gm) 37,880 n ` 5 PNS HYDERABAD where they are preserved in l The Hyderabad-based where they are preserved in four phases. says GITAM Chancellor SILVER Nothing cheers up a life bet- brand has created a bespoke four phases" Their natural moisture is ` 46,700 (1kg) ter than a colourful bunch of rose atelier and is committed extracted using ethanol to PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM l Their natural moisture is ` 900 flowers. But investing money to taking personalised floral make them last longer. An extracted using ethanol to in flowers, which will wilt in services across the country organic dye is then used to The tragic news of former a few hours, is an expensive make them last longer. An colour them. Moisture is then Speaker Dr K Sivaprasada Rao CHICKEN proposition. Understandably l Founder Chitra Das says, organic dye is then used infused again into the roses to committing suicide is very RATES `/KG then, people prefer artificial "The process of creating long- to colour them. Moisture is make them look supple and unsettling, said GITAM flowers. Or you can head to fresh. The entire process takes Chancellor Prof Koneru Dressed/With Skin `139 lasting bouquets is not an then infused again into the Champs Fleur, India's first easy one. Roses are picked up roses to make them look about 4-6 weeks. Ramakrishna Rao here on Without Skin `158 preserved floral boutique that from farms around the world supple and fresh. The entire "Every Champs Fleur rose Tuesday. Broiler at Farm `96 specialises in long-lasting and shipped to Champs process takes about 4-6 is organically grown and is In a condolence message, roses. completely free from haz- Prof Ramakrishna Rao men- weeks. The Hyderabad-based come without fuss. I have Fleur's Japan-based factory ardous chemicals. The four- tioned that it was unlike him plished surgeon Dr K EGG brand has created a bespoke tried to introduce a bespoke step preservation process uses to take recourse to a coward- Sivaprasada Rao fought for the `/ rose atelier and is committed service in which a single Compared to real flowers, recycled on a daily basis," natural ingredients to com- ly act of suicide. Prof Rao lives of his patients' health and RATES 100 to taking personalised floral flower lasts a year. It comes in these blooms also have envi- adds Das. bine the beauty and goodness remembered the close associ- in politics he always fought for HYDERABAD 353 services across the country. a beautiful vase, glass or cus- ronmental benefits. "There The process of creating of natural roses with the ation with Dr Sivaprasada the cause he believed in. Prof VIJAYAWADA 381 Founder Chitra Das says, tomised packaging, which can are thousands of tonnes of flo- long-lasting bouquets is not immortality of inanimate Rao when he was the minster Ramakrishna Rao expressed "India has a rich floral culture be placed in your home or ral waste at events, parties and an easy one. Roses are picked ones, transforming them into in the Cabinet of the late his condolences and profound VISAKHAPATNAM 380 and that's a boon. People office. You can gift these to weddings. Our customised up from farms around the long lasting roses while pre- Chief Minister NT Rama Rao. grief at the sad demise of his RETAIL PRICE `3.81 (IN VIJAYAWADA) know the value of flowers, but your loved ones or order more service ensures that all those world and shipped to Champs serving the same freshness Prof Ramakrishna Rao friend and well wisher Dr also realise that they don't elaborate styles for occasions." flowers used, preserved and Fleur's Japan-based factory and feel," says Das. mentioned that as an accom- Kodela Sivaprasada Rao.

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he mess that Andhra figures is a case in point. Some Chief Minister YS project works need to contin- TJaganmohan Reddy ue irrespective of political finds himself in is obviously affiliations. Telangana CM his own creation. He could Jagan needs to press reset button KCR, for one, continued with well have chose not to take to several contracts, including politics of vengeance with for- irrigation projects, awarded mer CM Chandrababu Naidu, ties with the ruling party at the past, but not so often after attain a level playing field and to firms belonging to big entre- but he did. The new CM not Centre are ample evidence. In trying to spite Chandrababu Naidu, AP scrapping an existing con- stand shoulder to shoulder preneurs who hail from just ousted Naidu out of his Jagan's action of scrapping CM Jaganmohan has delayed the tract. Two, all of Andhra peo- with the prosperous neigh- Andhra. This move - despite home and office first thing the existing contract for the Polavaram project and hurt the state's ple know that whoever is bouring states eventually. In severe anti-Andhra mood pre- after taking over, purely out of Polavaram project and order- finally able to bring the order to get there the least the vailing in TS at the time -- not vengeance, he also annulled ing a reverse tendering for it, interest. To recoup the situation, he must Polavaram project to fruition AP CM can do is to pick up a only enabled projects to be most of the major project con- along with review of all other show flexibility towards others, including will secure a place in the leaf from his Telangana coun- completed on time and with- tracts the ex-CM had award- irrigation projects and power annuls of AP's history for all terpart and good friend K in budget, it also gained him ed. Now, there is a limit to how purchase agreements (PPAs), his staunchest political rivals, and renew time to come - given that it is Chandrashekhar Rao's book. a lot of goodwill from far one can go in terms of has ended up being his most focus on governing the state expected to be the lifeline of He didn't go about striking Andhraites who continue to extracting revenge from a injudicious step so far. In try- Andhra Pradesh that will cater down every agreement and live in Telanagana. As a bonus, political rival and where to ing to spite Chandrababu effectively to the drinking water needs contract the earlier regime the entire rank and file of TDP draw a line and continue gov- Naidu, Jagan has delayed the and agriculture requirements had committed to. New dis- -- which has a lot of Andhra erning from where your pre- project, hurt the state's inter- effective governance. A few foreign agencies M D RATNA KUMAR of the entire state from the pensations need to be accom- influence -- rallied behind decessor left off. Jagan should est and inadvertently por- decisions here and there can openly expressing Senior Journalist abundant water of river modative and allow ongoing KCR and moved over to his have known that any CM, trayed himself to be a little be altered to suit the new their disapproval at PIN Godavari. And Jagan wanted works worth thousands of camp. even if he/she happens to be a naïve in statecraft. In normal agenda. Instead, Jagan went the move. POINT his name etched bold and crores to continue, while To recoup the situation, AP political opponent, takes deci- circumstances, an incumbent about annulling the contract What could have and accepted in the award of clear, front and center, on awarded fresh contracts to CM Jagan Reddy must seek sion primarily in the interest of begins with a 'give-and-take' for the Polavaram project and led Jaganmohan Reddy to the project. He may also have that front. Alas, it's all tied up companies attuned to the new reconciliation and show his state. That AP's interest and approach and carries forward booted out Navayuga compa- take such a drastic decision? wanted to hand out such a in controversies and litigation political climate. The saga of flexibility towards others, it progress was on top of projects awarded by the pre- ny -- the reputable construc- One, he saw "massive corrup- lucrative contract to some of at the moment. well-known firms such as including his staunchest Naidu's mind was quite clear ceding regime. This ensures tion firm executing the pro- tion" in the entire Polavaram his favoured business houses. As for the AP people, they Transstroy, Gayatri and political rivals, and renew - denial of special status to AP seamless functioning of state ject. This was done despite the hydel project deal and alleged Experienced politicians cer- still harbor the hope that their Progressive Constructions focus on governing the state and the resultant snapping of affairs and continuance of central government and other that bribes had been offered tainly have done this in the residuary state will indeed owned by prominent political effectively. ‘Spandana evokes good response’ Govt should take responsibility PNS n VIJAYAWADA commitment of the govern- for Kodela's death: Yanamala l YS Jaganmohan Reddy ordered officials ment towards the Spandana n Chief Minister YS to give more priority to social audit in and that it increases our PNS VIJAYAWADA Jaganmohan Reddy has responsibility to ensure qual- The forensic report instructed officials to con- Village Secretariats, and everyone, who ity in solving the problems, Former Minister Yanamala has also confirmed Tips to improve duct workshops on main- applies for new ration cards and pensions, which will happen only with Ramakrishnudu alleged that taining quality while solving should be provided with the same by the support of all the officers. Sai, a relative of former Speaker that Dr Kodela sleep routine the problems of people December YS Jaganmohan Reddy Dr Kodela Sivaprasada Rao, Sivaprasada Rao had through Spandana pro- l He asked the officials to display the ordered officials to give more who filed a case over the death PNS n VIJAYAWADA committed suicide, gramme. Addressing a review details of white card holders and priority to social audit in of the latter, is a YSRCP leader. meeting over the Spandana Village Secretariats, and In a press note issued here said Yanamala British self-help author and programme held on Tuesday beneficiaries of pension scheme on everyone, who applies for on Tuesday, he said Minister hypnotherapist Glenn at Tadepalli, he called for an the boards in Village Secretariats, new ration cards and pen- for Municipal Administration Harrold's new book 'Look action plan to be prepared to along with the details of sions, should be provided Botsa Satyanarayana's words confirmed that Dr Kodela Young, Live Longer' offers conduct workshops in beneficiaries of welfare with the same by December. and the content of the com- has given much coverage to it. Sivaprasada Rao had commit- interesting insights into September and October. schemes He asked the officials to plaint was similar. "Anybody can observe that ted suicide, Yanamala said. improving fitness and being Jaganmohan Reddy said display the details of white Yanamala said that though the content in the complaint of He said that the YS a happier, healthier you. that the State-level work- card holders and beneficia- Sai is a relative of Kodela, he is Sai is the same as Botsa Jaganmohan Reddy's govern- Among the things the shops will be conducted on ries of pension scheme on the working for YSRCP. He has Satyanarayana's statement," he ment should take responsibil- best-selling author suggests September 24 and 27. A two- Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan boards in Village Secretariats, given a complaint against added. ity for the suicide of Dr Kodela for better sleep are: day workshop will be con- Reddy ordered officials to give along with the details of ben- Kodela Sivaram and the media The forensic report has also Sivaprasada Rao. l Get into the habit of ducted at the district-level in more priority to social audit in eficiaries of welfare schemes. going to bed at the same October. The Chief Minister time every night, the ear- He instructed District Village Secretariats, and everyone, reviewed the Auto Drivers lier the better. Remember Collectors to take part in the who applies for new ration cards Beneficiary Scheme, Housing Suicide pact: - an hour before the mid- workshops. Scheme, YSR Kanti Velugu TTD governing body night is worth two after. The Chief Minister opined and pensions, should be provided Scheme and directed the offi- Man dies, l Remove any television, that the response from the with the same by December cials to identify the beneficia- hi-fi equipment, mobile public is good because of the ries in a proper way. has 8 from AP, 7 from TS phones or landline tele- mother survives phones from your bed- PNS n GUDIVADA PNS n AMARAVATI room. Your bedroom is for sleeping and its envi- Shut down A 31-year-old man The Government of Andhra ronment should be con- Daily wage worker crowdfunds Chaitanya died and his Pradesh has finalised names of ducive to sleep. ‘Bhagiradha', 57-year-old mother Janaki Tirumala-Tirupati l Sleep in complete darkness Devi survived a suicide Devasthanams governing so that not even the light pact in a lodge at body members and a GO is from your alarm clock is demands HRF daughter's cancer treatment Gudivada in Krishna dis- likely to be issued soon. seen. Make sure you turn PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n GUNTUR l With over a crore raised for trict on Monday night. According to sources, eight off any lights outside your medical needs, the wheels of They belong to from Andhra Pradesh and room. Use black-out blinds The Human Rights Forum Isolation - It's what most can- Saroornagar in seven from Telangana have healthcare funding are if necessary, to block out (HRF) has intensified its strug- cer families would tell you Hyderabad. been identified for posting as According to sources, the morning light. gle on the Bhagiradha how they felt during the treat- beginning to turn towards According to Gudivada TTD governing body mem- the members from AP l Do not eat or drink anything Chemicals and Industries ment. It can often feel like crowdfunding in Guntur Two Town Circle bers. Similarly, four from other than water or herbal Limited located in Ongole, nobody else around you Inspector L Ramesh, the Tamil Naidu and three from are identified as: tea for at least four hours which is releasing pollution understands what your fami- the city, more than 86% are for mother-son duo checked Karnataka and one each from Legislators Golla Babu before you go the bed. and causing damage to public ly is going through. medical needs. What's heart- into Room No 204 of the Delhi and Maharashtra are l Keep a notepad and pen health, environment and econ- Ramu, a daily wager from ening the fact that 94% of the lodge on September 9. likely to be appointed to the Rao, Nadendla Subba by your bedside so that omy. Already, the APPCB has Guntur is one such example. fundraisers raise funds on He said when the room TTD governing body mem- ao, Meda Prasanti, UV you can jot down things issued an order to stop pro- It wasn't easy for anyone to their own by sharing with boy rang the bell, Janaki bers. you need to do the next duction. But, HRF has issued believe that his cheerful and their friends, family and com- Devi opened the door and According to sources, the Ramana Murthy, DP day. Once you have writ- a press statement on Tuesday active child Somitha was munity without any addition- collapsed. He said that members from AP are identi- ten them on your pad, that "Stop Production" order is fighting cancer, despite all al help from Milaap." the duo had consumed fied as: Legislators Golla Babu Anantha, Chippagiri you can forget about not sufficient and demanded the weakness she managed to Setting up an online pesticide in a suicide pact. Rao, Nadendla Subba ao, Prasad Kumar and them and go to sleep safe its immediate closure. smile and was hopeful that she fundraiser is a process of less While Chaitanya died, Meda Prasanti, UV Ramana in the knowledge that Following a spate of com- would go back to school soon, Somitha, a cancer patient, who is than five minutes and does Janaki Devi was shifted to Murthy, DP Anantha, Partha Saradhy. TUDA what you have written plaints about the heavy pollu- but her parents were contin- undergoing treatment with not require a lot of technical the Government General Chippagiri Prasad Kumar and Chairan Chevireddy down will be remem- tion caused by the Bhagiradha ually running on flames. Crowdfunding know-how. Campaigns can Hospital in Vijayawada. Partha Saradhy. TUDA bered. factory, Human Rights Forum Doctors assured that her be set up using Whatsapp, The body of Chaitanya Chairan Chevireddy Bhaskar Bhaskar Reddy will be l Avoid stress as much as on Sunday visited cancer was curable, but with raised in less than a month for other instant messaging apps was shifted to the govern- Reddy will be ex-officio mem- ex-officio member of the possible by meditating, Cheruvukommupalem, Tufan his meagre income, Ramu her intense chemotherapy and and even without typing, by ment hospital mortuary, ber of the TTD Governing playing a gentle sport, or Nagar and interacted with the knew that treatment cost was maintenance chemotherapy. recording their story in any of he added. body. TTD Governing body practising yoga, pilates or villagers to ascertain the facts beyond his means. When doc- Now, Somitha is out of dan- the eight available Indian lan- Ramesh said Chaitanya The following have been tai chi, especially in the of the case. They have spoken tors suggested about Milaap, ger and is back to her normal guages. It is then automatical- and his mother were reg- chosen from Telangana for be appointed to the govern- evenings. Calm your with a doctor from the RIMS, South Asia's largest crowd- life. ly transcribed to create text. ular customers, who posting as: Jupalli ing body from Karnataka: mind to alleviate tension Ongole. funding platform, Ramu did Commenting on medical All of these features open up stayed at the lodge fre- Rameshwar Rao, B Ramesh Setti, Ravi Narayana before you hit the bed, "A supervisor, Lakshmi not believe that it would give crowdfunding trends Milaap online fundraising to anyone quently. However, the rea- Parthasaradhi Reddy, and Sudha Narayana Murthy. either by listening to Narayana, from the back all his lost happiness and has observed specifically in with a smartphone. Miaap son for their extreme step Venkata Bhaskar Rao, The following have been soothing music, doing Bhagiradha factory was pre- hope. Thanks to 595 sup- Guntur, Anoj Viswanathan, has so far raised over Rs 650 is yet to be ascertained, he Muramsetty Ramulu, D chosen to represent on the some sort of relaxation sent all through the visit occa- porters from across the world, President and co-founder, crore for such causes from said. A case was regis- Damodarama Rao, K Siva governing body from Tamil exercise that helps you sionally threatening to call they showed them the Milaap, said: "Even here in across the country, over 80% tered and investigation is Kumar and Putta Pratap Nadu: Vaidyanathan, wind down 30 minutes or hooligans from the factory and strength of stranger's kind- Guntur, out of the total Rs 1.5 of which is for medical and on, the CI said. Reddy. Srinivasan, Dr Nishchita and so before you retire to bed. get us beaten up," they alleged. ness, around 12 lakh was crore raised for causes from related needs. The following are likely to Kumaraguru. 3,545 Panchayat TTD HERALDS INTO MASSIVE PLANTATION DRIVE Raj works PNS n TIRUPATI cancelled TTD has heralded into a massive plantation drive of Vijayawada: As many as 3,545 aromatic and colourful works of the Panchayat Raj flower plants in road junc- department, including the ones tions, ghat roads and foot taken up under the SC, ST walkers path to enhance the Sub-Plan, have been stopped spiritual experience of devo- by the State government. The tees during ensuing Srivari works, which were originally Brahmotsavams, which are scheduled to be grounded by scheduled from September April, are yet to take off due to 30. laxity on the part of contrac- Under the directive of tors. TTD Executive Officer Anil Road works worth Rs Kumar Singhal and the 1,013.17 crore were stopped by supervision of Tirumala the government. The Special Officer AV Dharma Panchayat Raj department has Reddy, Deputy Conservator issued an order to cancel them. of Forest for TTD Phani The State government has clar- Kumar Naidu has taken up tollgate to Balaji bus stand in l l A colourful garden of roses, sandalwood plantation on near Sila Toranam-the natur- Alipiri and Srivari Mettu ified that the decision was Rs 80 lakh plantation drive in Tirumala at a cost of Rs 14 TTD has put up 10 hectares of land near Go al arch. A colourful garden of paths, TTD has launched taken due to inordinate delay rock moulds of allamanda and ixora plants near Akash Tirumala. As per the beauti- lakh from CRO to Ram Ganga and green landscape on the road Garbham dam to bring total roses, allamanda and ixora both flower and aromatic in starting the works though fication agenda, attractive Bagicha at Rs 13 lakh and endangered animal of sandal plantation to 90 plants near Akash Ganga and plants, including hibiscus and tenders for the same were to Dharmagiri and Srivari Padalu were landscaping of ghat roads employees canteen to Medara species found in hectares. green landscape on the road bougainvillea. finalised much in advance. and the walkers path of Mitta at Rs 12 lakh with cro- Seshachala forests developed at a cost of Rs 6 lakh to Dharmagiri and Srivari Forest range officers Shiva The contractors have failed to Alipiri and Srivari Mettu ton, rose, bamboo, lillies, at a cost of Rs 40 l TTD has taken sandalwood plantation ROCK MODELS ROCKS Padalu at Rs 6 lakh funding. Kumar and Nagendra are take up the works, prompting have been taken up. pulmeria (Deva Ganneru), lakh near Sila on 10 hectares of land near Go TTD has put up rock Beautification of dividers supervising beautification the government to cancel The TTD has rolled out nerium and night jasmine Toranam-the Garbham dam to bring total of sandal moulds of endangered animal from Ruia Hospital to Alipiri and plantation works at them. However, the officials initiatives to beautify main (parijatha) plants. natural arch species found in Seshachala in Tirupati at Rs 10 lakh Tirumala and Tirupati did not disclose when fresh thoroughfares from GNC Similarly, TTD has taken plantation to 90 hectares. forests at a cost of Rs 40 lakh cost. On both ghat roads and respectively. tenders would be invited. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 region 04

hen I first met Dr munal divide and political Kodela Siva Prasada vendetta. But he dealt all of WRao some 20 years them with rare gusto. But that back, I was taken aback with REMEMBERING KODELA ‘AMMA’ image was shattered when he his "How are Amma" address. was alleged a 'thief' of the Although, it was our first number of people gathered in Telangana State Chief stressful field that is politics. If Assembly furniture. He was in meeting, his smile made it look and around his residence fear- Not many know that Kodela was a fitness- Minister's official residence, we have other habits we can't pin when he was blamed with like we had known each other ing his arrest. He started freak. He used to swim, go for walks, started dwindling. During that run with the young leaders". 'K tax' by some of his own fol- for quite a long time. A dis- enquiring their health and jogging and did yoga regularly. time, he used to call me for When he became Speaker of lowers in Narsaraopet. When tinctive of his was addressing prescribing medicines for breakfast or lunch. His person- residual Andhra Pradesh one by one his followers everyone with an "Amma" some. During our lunch when When YSR government asked him to vacate al secretary K Gopalam used Legislative Assembly he made changed loyalties, Kodela was suffix. I asked him how he could stay his bungalow, he said he would miss a to call me to tell the time. Not me a member of the media in a state of depression. He That disarming style earned calm and smiling, his reaction many know that Kodela was a advisory committee of tried to defend him but a him lot many friends in the was point blank "Taking ten- wonderful swimming pool in ITC Kakatiya, fitness-freak. He used to swim, Assembly. He told him that as series of complaints by his own media. In 1999 when a bomb sion is useless". which is exactly opposite Pragati Bhvan go for walks, jogging and did deputy political editor in people devastated him com- exploded in his house in I knew as a leader of one yoga regularly. When YSR Times of India I would not get pletely. When I last spoke to Narsaraopet, I went to his section in Narsaraopet, a high- government asked him to time to spare for these things. him in August, he was recu- place to write follow-up stories. ly divided region in Palnadu, Kodela was not given berth vacate his bungalow, he said he But he insisted telling that perating from a heart stroke Congress had been gunning he also involved in some in 1999 cabinet, during th KRISHNA PRASAD B would miss a wonderful swim- working journalists must be in and told me that we would for Kodela's head and there excesses as a minister. There second term of Chandrababu ming pool in ITC Kakatiya, committees to give better ideas meet once he is better. But he was a widespread demand for was a rumour in 1980s that he Naidu. Instead Sanakkayala which is exactly opposite to the speaker. He was metic- never came back. a CBI enquiry into the inci- was the one who protected the Aruna was accommodated into Narsaraopet bomb blast Pragati Bhvan. He maintained ulous in every sphere of activ- A man who lived with pride dent. The whole of Guntur was killers of Vangaveeti Mohana stressful and tense life all from Guntur district. Kodela incident. This was a real test- good habits, had a balanced ity he took up. He had a clear and confidence throughout tense after the bomb explosion Ranga. Kapu community through his life. Tensions were was kept outside the cabinet ing time for Kodela. diet and did exercises fregular- idea about politics and its ill- his life eventually conceded but not Kodela. He welcomed along with Reddys in Palnadu almost integral to him. for quite a long time in 1999. The number of visitors to ly throughout his life. When effects. Even before any other defeat. It will not be easy for me to his house and explained saw Kodela as a villain. However, he survived many Added to that was the com- his big bungalow, which, inci- asked about this, he said leader encountered, he faced TDP and Palnadu region to get about what happened. A large Overall, he lived in a highly political threats. mencement of CBI inquiry dentally, is the present "Amma we are in a most full-length caste hatred, com- such a livewire leader. VRO lands RTA plans to ban in ACB net Many projects sanctioned for PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM substandard helmets Officials of Anti-Corruption PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday Vizag yet to take any shape arrested Kotti Madana Trying to evade fine just using Mohana Sundara Rao, work- a sub-standard helmet? If so, ing as Village Revenue Officer PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM scheme for Vizag. They were two-wheeler riders need to (VRO), Neradi cluster under also exhorted to peruse ITIR know that wearing a non-ISI Kotturu Mandal in As several projects sanctioned for Vizag. helmet or low-quality helmet Srikakulam district, for by the Union Government Establishment of NIPER, would also attract punish- demanding and accepting a yet to see light of the day, announced by former Union ment as the traffic police and bribe of Rs 10,000 from a many issues are crippling Minister Anant Kumar at a CII Road Transport Authority complainant for doing an development of the Port city partnership summit, Indian (RTA) will treat them as hel- Cashing in on the official favour. and Andhra Pradesh, mem- Institute Of Foreign Trade and metless riders. situation, non-ISI- According to ACB offi- bers and stakeholders from Indian Institute of Packaging in It has been observed that cials, one Savara Minna Rao, Vizag Development Council, Vizag were put forth at the most of the two-wheeler rid- Marked or substandard a farmer was doing the AP Chambers of Commerce meeting. Indian Institute of ers are using non-ISI mark helmets (head-guards) rounds to the VRO office to and CII apprised National Plantation Management was helmets. Hence, the cops have obtain pattadar passbook and Executive Member of BJP Dr. sanctioned for AP, but it is yet decided to initiate a drive are flooding the markets mutation for a farmland in K. Haribabu, Rajya Sabha to take off as the state did not against sub-standard head- in the state favour of Minna Rao's moth- MPs, YS Chowdary and TG take active initiation. The rep- gear. There were instances of er-in-law Savara Sayamma. Venkatesh at an interactive resentatives sought the planta- two-wheeler riders succumb- But, to get the work done, the meeting here on Tuesday. tion institute in Vizag to boost ing to death even after wear- head-guards would not give VRO demanded Rs10,000 Both the MPs assured that agro economy. ing helmets mainly due to the any protection in case of acci- bribe. they would take a delegation The stakeholders also raised counterfeit helmets. dents, we have been urging the Acting on the complaint of of representatives from Vizag that foundation stone was With the regular drives two-wheelers to distance the farmer, the ACB officials to the concerned Union laid for the National Institute against the helmetless riders by themselves from the helmets caught the village revenue Ministers for developing of Oceanography, but no fur- the traffic police and RTA in sans ISI mark, which can put officer red-handed when he EODB and expediting sanc- ther progress was recorded. cities and towns in the state, their lives at a risk, he added. was accepting the bribe from tion or approvals of pending Biotechnology Incubation the demand for the protective The Section 129 of Indian the complainant. A case has projects. Centre had been approved head-guards has increased. Motor Vehicles Act says that been registered and the VRO The members also called for Vizag, but it did not Cashing in on the situation, two-wheeler riders should has been taken into custody. for financial support from Rajya Sabha MPs YS Choudary,TG Vvenkatesh addressing a press conference in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday progress as the state govern- non-ISI-Marked or substan- have to use protective head- He will be produced before the Centre to help the State ment yet to submit a DPR in dard helmets (head-guards) gears. They should conform to the ACB court here. make payments to contrac- Incubation Center that had this connection. are flooding the markets in the the Bureau of Indian tors, whose bills have been put been sanctioned earlier. The The members also called for Air Travellers Association, state. Standards (BIS) and users on hold due to fund crunch. government has sanctioned financial support from the Centre Tour-and-Travellers The non-ISI marked helmet should check their quality. Among the issues and Rs 40 crore for STPI but no Association, Members of Sea- costs around Rs500 while the Soon we will check the quali- demands raised at the meet- further planning for the estab- to help the State make payments food Exporters association, cost of the ISI marked good ty of the helmets also. Those ing were establishment of lishment is yet to be initiated, to contractors, whose bills Textile Merchants, and mem- quality head-guard ranged wearing helmets without ISI CDAC (Center for the the representatives said. bers from hospitality industry from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 at mark will be penalized in the Development of Advanced ITAAP President Narayana have been put on hold due to also sought improvement of the authorized shops. coming days as they would be Computing) at urged the BJP members to get train and flight facilities in the 'The two-wheeler riders, treated as riding helmetless, Visakhapatnam and IT 10,000 more seats under IBPS fund crunch State. who feel ISI helmet is a cost- according to sources in police ly affair, prefer to purchase the and RTA. cheap quality helmet from An officer with traffic wing us,' says a helmet vendor G said that nobody is concerned ‘Naidu's Ravana, near MVP colony. about the quality of the hel- Massive clean-up to mark Another family Deputy Transport mets as most of the riders wear humiliation drove Commissioner, Vizag, S these to just escape from the Venkateswara Rao said over 40 police checks. There is urgent goes missing Kodela to suicide’ to 50 per cent of the two- need to check the quality of cleanliness fortnight wheeler riders who wear head- the head-guards and have to PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Shramdan, where one can wit- PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM tives after he left Gajuwaka. guards, are using the cheaper insist fear among the two- Cleanliness ness to see the railway men& In the evening, his rela- Continued from Page 1 helmets (non-ISI mark) with- wheeler riders who use non- To commemorate the 150th women and their wards involved Another family from tives tried to reach him and out knowing the conse- ISI mark helmets and do not birth anniversary of Mahatma programme was in cleaning railway premises. Visakhapatnam may have his wife but their mobile Nani said that from the beginning quences. The sub-standard follow the norms, they added. Gandhi, Railways has been organized at Our women's wing also involved met a watery grave follow- phones were switched off. Kodela was discriminated against by observing 'Swachhta Hi Sewa in the noble cause, they are also ing their disappearance His close friend and senior Naidu. He has not been given Pakhwada' across its entire net- Visakhapatnam cleaning the stations, colonies after the Godavari boat advocate Ramakrishna Ministry, not allotted the Assembly work from September 11. Railway station under apart from plantation pro- tragedy. With this, the total Reddy made serious seat which he requested, Nani added. Cops seize 22kgs Vatti The Pakhwada commenced grammes. persons missing from Vizag inquiries with the officials Despite the favour done by Dr Kodela with the administration of the leadership of DRM Shouldering the social went up to 13, according to and was told that the car while not taking any action on the brandishes Swachhta pledge by Divisional responsibility, Women's Welfare officials from East Godavari was found on the banks of defection of YSRC MLAs into TDP, of ganja, nab four Railway Manager Chetan grand success, intensive aware- Organization of Waltair Division and Visakhapatnam. Godavari where the tourists Naidu had neglected him, the Visakhapatnam: City Task gun, booked Kumar Shrivastava to all Railway ness campaigns were organized under the leadership of Shalini Reports said P boarded the ill-fated boat. Minister alleged. Force police personnel raided a staff, passengers, stake holders using social media, Nukkad Shrivastava, President of Maheswara Reddy (35), a Confirming the family's Srikanth Reddy said that Naidu place near Simhachalam north Continued from Page 1 and NGOs. Natak, audio/video clips to moti- ECoRWWO conducted inten- native of Nadyal, has been trip on the boat, East was relaxed after knowing that there cabin and arrested four persons, On Tuesday, vigorous cam- vate and involve passengers, sive cleanliness at Railway working in Pharma City Godavari police told the was no suicide letter of Dr Kodela Siva who were in possession of 22 In a photo the former paigns and rallies were orga- students, families, pensioners, Colonies and mass green plan- and hired a flat in Gajuwaka advocate that Maheswara Prasada Rao. If there was a suicide kgs of ganja. They were identi- minister is seen holding nized across the Division to SHGs and other stake holders to tation programme organized. to live with his family. On Reddy booked the boat note, Naidu would have been in fied as Gantam Sanjay Kumar a gun while talking to observe 'Pakhwada'. During the also participate in the various She went to Anurag Motessori last Saturday, he called a taxi tickets through Hyderabad soup, he added. Das (38) of Paduva village of people. The police have Swachchta hi seva Pakhwada, activities of the "Swachhta-Hi- School run by ECORWWO, operator close to his house based KVK Tours and Once the air was cleared, naidu Koraput district in Odisha, registered cases under tree plantation along railway Sewa Pakhwada". where swachhta pledge was and wanted a car for hire to Travels. started playing with sentiments and Aditya Bhakta (48) also of section 447 and 506 (34) track, in railway colonies, station Massive cleanliness pro- administered. visit his home in Nandyal. The tickets were booked whipping up passions blaming the Paduva village, Kunteri Sriram of IPC. When ques- premises were taken up. gramme was organized at Speaking on the occasion On Sunday morning he in the name of Maheswara State Government and has been car- (29) of Pedavalasa village, Araku tioned, Vasant Kumar Cleaning of approach roads to Visakhapatnam Railway station Shalini Shrivastava said that started off with his wife Reddy, Swathi, Vikhyat rying out a sustained campaign and Vantala Govind (30) of admitted that he had a 12 stations was done. under the leadership of DRM. collective efforts only could Swathi (30), son Vikhyat Reddy and MV against the government, leveling false Badimala village, Dumbriguda gun in his hand. But he Concentrating on the segre- Addressing the media DRM result in making our country Reddy (6), daughter Seetharama Raju. Hansika and baseless allegations by pumping Mandal, Visakhapatnam. They denied the allegations gation of plastic waste, station said "We have started cam- Clean India and thus saving our Hansika and another per- name was not included in the same data through dedicated planned to transport the ganja that he had threatened premises, colonies, railway paigning for Clean Railways - earth form plastic menace. It is son MV Seetharama raju since she was below five media and a handful of spokesper- by train when they were trapped people. establishments like Diesel Loco Clean India by creating aware- the time to spread the message (55). He informed his rela- years. sons, he alleged. and caught. He said, "I have not Shed, Electric Loco Shed, ness among the rail users and to ban the single use plastic and threatened anyone with Coaching Complex etc were public and we did not limited for involvement of children to prop- the weapon. After com- cleaned up and awareness pro- slogans but our commitment agate the message of ban on plas- ing out of my house in grammes were held. To make towards Swachh Bharat is tic is vital as they are the future Vizag, I saw some people "Swachta Hi Seva" initiative a reflected through our of India, she added. City doctors perform complex surgery cutting off trees in a land. I'm aware that the PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM land belongs to one of Angiogram of the my close associates and I Kodela to be cremated with State honours Doctors in the city performed patient showed highly have sent my driver to a complex surgery on a 74-year- talk to them." Continued from Page 1 Chandrababu Naidu demanded The TDP chief was referring old person by putting a stent narrowed basilar artery "The person who was a probe by the Central Bureau of to the case against Rao for in a critically narrowed blood cutting the trees had Blaming the YSRCP govern- Investigation (CBI). He told allegedly diverting Assembly vessel, here on Tuesday saving with risk of the stroke come menacingly at my ment for Rao's death, the TDP reporters in Hyderabad that the furniture. Rao and his son his life. The patient Sanyasi Rao progressing to severe driver with an axe that staged protests in Guntur and government of YS Jaganmohan Sivarama Krishna were last suffered a stroke recently. he was using to cut the other districts on Tuesday. Reddy humiliated Rao and month booked by police for He was admitted into a cor- complications tree. I immediately got Holding black flags and pictures harassed him physically, mental- allegedly diverting Assembly porate hospital with right sided down the car along with of Rao, TDP workers took out ly and economically, leading to furniture. Some furniture was weakness and in a comatose a weapon. I have ques- rallies, raising slogans against the his death. "Such an incident has recovered from a motorbike state. play a vital role in deciding the tioned them about why government. They alleged that not happened anywhere in the showroom of Sivarama Krishna Explaining the case, consul- Sanyasi Rao with the team of doctors from KIMS Icon Hospital in Visakhapatnam treatment. Also, it is not possi- they are cutting it down. harassment by the government country. Never before a senior in Guntur. The YSRCP rub- tant neurologist from Kims on Tuesday ble to give the injection Nowadays questioning forced Rao to take the extreme leader like Kodela committed bished Naidu's allegations that Icon Hospital, Dr Kiran (Alteplase) to all the stroke injustice has also become step. suicide due to harassment by the harassment by the government Buddaraju, said keeping in view sel. ``Our interventional cardi- was removed from ventilator patients nor all the stroke a problem. The 72-year-old, who also government," said the former drove Rao to suicide. YSRCP his age, the attenders did not ology team comprising Dr and stayed in the ward for six patients can be stented. Large Everything we can do served as minister in undivided Chief Minister. leader and Government Chief opt for the injection due to the Damodar Rao and Dr Bhaskar days prior to discharge," he said. vessel clots can be stented after is to keep quiet and con- Andhra Pradesh, committed Naidu said Jaganmohan Whip G Srikanth Reddy alleged risk of bleeding associated with Rao helped with cerebral Speaking about the case, clot removal and smaller vessel tinue with our own busi- suicide by hanging at his resi- Reddy, who was chargesheeted that Naidu is playing politics over it. Angiogram of the patient angiogram and a stent has been consultant neurologist from clots can be treated with the ness,'' he said. Sources in dence in Hyderabad on Monday. by the CBI for corruption to the the death. He pointed out that a showed highly narrowed basi- placed in the narrowed blood the hospital Dr Ch Vijay said, injection. the police said Vasant The family members told the tune of Rs 43,000 crore, got a case member of Rao's family has lar artery with risk of the stroke vessel with no procedure relat- "Conditions like location of Results will be encouraging Kumar might to be taken police that he was under stress. booked against Rao in connec- lodged a complaint with the progressing to severe complica- ed complications. The patient the stroke, size of the vessel if the interventions are attempt- into custody along with Terming this as a murder by tion with furniture worth a few police that a dispute in the fam- tions. The final option was to gained consciousness over the involved, age, risk factors, time ed at the earliest after the onset his friend in a day or the government, N lakhs of rupees. ily led to his death. stent the narrowed blood ves- next two days. Subsequently, he period of onset of treatment, of symptoms.'' two. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS Fadnavis: New schemes to make Modi lauds Patel's vision SAYS J&K DECISION INSPIRED BY HIM PNS n KEVADIYA Marathwada drought-free Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the PNS n AURANGABAD vision of Sardar Patel, adding It is the day to make the BJP-led government's deci- No compromise on The Maharashtra government resolutions. As part of this, we sion last month on Jammu and has launched some schemes Kashmir was an inspiration India's security: Shah which will help make the have initiated various schemes from the former home minis- NEW DELHI: Union Home perennially parched ter of India. Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday Marathwada region free of for Marathwada which will help The Union government's said the Modi government will drought, Chief Minister this region to beat the water decision on Kashmir is not tolerate any breach of Devendra Fadnavis said on inspired by Sardar Patel and is India's territory and is ready to Tuesday. scarcity and drought an attempt to find solution to deal with any such acts strongly. He said the government was a decades-old problem, Modi, Shah also asserted that the working on various sectors, who turned 69 on Tuesday, situation in Jammu and Kashmir including irrigation, agricul- assured. Tenders have been 1,650 crore for Marathwada to make remarkable said at a public rally here. has been peaceful ever since the ture and infrastructure, to floated to implement the water Aurangabad."This will help to contribution in the national eco- The government on August special status given to the state develop the region and make it grid scheme, on which the overcome water scarcity in the nomic growth, Fadnavis said. 5 revoked Article 370 which Modi earlier on Tuesday offered The PM said the under 370 was abrogated on overcome the water scarcity. government will spend Rs city for next 50 years," he added. Meanwhile, some freedom gave special status to Jammu prayers to goddess Narmada at Hyderabad August 5 and added that not a "The water grid and other new 20,000 crore, the chief minis- He said Aurangabad will fighters, who were present on and Kashmir and proposed the Sardar Sarovar dam. single bullet has been fired nor schemes will make ter said. play a vital role in future on the the occasion, demanded equal that the state be bifurcated into Accompanied by Gujarat Liberation Day is anyone has died since then. Marathwada shed the tag of "Besides, to meet the water industrial front. The first phase pension amounts for them two union territories, Jammu Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, a result of Sardar "There will be no compromise being a drought-prone region," needs for agriculture in of Shendra node of the Delhi- under the central and state and Kashmir and Ladakh. Modi offered prayers as part of Patel's vision. on India's security. We will not he said addressing a gathering Marathwada, the state gov- Mumbai Industrial Corridor schemes. The PM said the Hyderabad the state government's tolerate even an inch of breach here on the 71st Marathwada ernment is planning to the project, recently inaugurated "We are paid less by the state Liberation Day is a result of Namami Devi Narmade Observed on of our territory. We will deal with Muktisangram Day. bring excess water from the by Prime Minister Narendra as compared to the central Sardar Patel's vision. Observed Mahotsav celebrations being September 17 it strongly. We will not allow any "It is the day to make reso- Konkan region, which flows Modi, will act as a magnet for government. We fought for on September 17 each year, it held to mark the dam receiv- drop of blood of our soldiers go each year, it lutions. As part of this, we have into the sea, towards the investments in the one nation, then our pension marks the day in 1948 when the ing water to its full capacity. marks the day in in vain," he said addressing an initiated various schemes for Godavari valley," he said. Marathwada region, he said. should also be one," city-based erstwhile Hyderabad State was Modi also visited the event of the All India Marathwada which will help Fadnavis said the govern- Along with the DMIC project, freedom fighter Narayandas annexed to the Indian Union. Butterfly Garden in Kevadiya 1948 when the Management Association here. this region to beat the water ment has also sanctioned a the Samruddhi corridor will Rathod Aurangabad told Modi said he was happy to and named the saffron Coming down heavily on the erstwhile scarcity and drought," he water pipeline scheme worth Rs also help Aurangabad and reporters after the function. see the rising number of visi- coloured plain tiger butterfly as Hyderabad State previous Congress regime for tors to the Statue of Unity. the state butterfly. not adopting a comprehensive While the 133-year-old State of Modi began the day with a was annexed to national security policy, the Liberty gets around 10,000 visit to the Statue of Unity and the Indian Union home minister said the Karna reduces flood visitors per day, about 8,500 the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the country's strategic policy was People at times play ‘caste people visit the 11-month-old river Narmada. overshadowed by the foreign damage estimate by Statue of Unity daily, he said. The Statue of Unity, billed as Modi arrived at Kevadiya on policy. "After the surgical strike 3,380 crore The Sardar Sarovar project the tallest in the world, was Tuesday morning to take part and air strike, the perception of is catering to needs of Gujarat, inaugurated by him on Sardar in the 'Namami Narmada' fes- the world has changed and card' to get poll ticket: Gadkari PNS n BENGALURU India's strength has been Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra Vallabhbhai Patel's birth tival being celebrated by the recognised globally," he added. and Rajasthan and has bene- anniversary on October 31 Gujarat government to mark PNS n NAGPUR Karnataka Revenue Minister R fitted people in these four last year. He also tweeted a the filling up of the dam to its Ashoka Tuesday said the state states, Modi said. video of the statue, taken from full reservoir level of 138.68 Union minister Nitin Gadkari has reduced its flood damage On a visit to his home state, his helicopter. metres. has said sometimes when peo- estimate by Rs 3,380 crore ple fail to get tickets to contest after the union government polls on the basis of their objected to inclusion of private work, they play the "caste buildings that were affected. Pictorial biography to chronicle Modi's journey card". "We had sent estimates, Praising Prime Minister including private building loss- PNS n NEW DELHI colleagues, associates, testi- the orator and the ascetic Narendra Modi "for never es...like private hospitals, monials of leaders from India committed to the idea of a I am not joining any invoking his caste", he cited schools. So today we are send- A pictorial book traces the and the world across party new India, has been com- examples of a number of ing (flood damage estimate) journey of Narendra Modi lines, publisher Om Books posed into a single frame by political party: Urmila prominent politicians who rose after revising it from the earli- from his days as a young boy announced Tuesday. the authors for a comprehen- Matondkar above the caste and religious er Rs 38,451.11 crore to Rs from Vadnagar in Gujarat to The book, expected to hit sive experience of a leader identity to carve out a niche for 35,160.81 crore. Now we have New Delhi's 7, Lok Kalyan stores next month, also has who makes compelling polit- MUMBAI: Amid speculation themselves. deleted private buildings as Marg as the 14th prime min- photographs sourced from ical history,” it said. that the Shiv Sena might be her "When people fail to get ed out. "People told me that People told me that the centre had objected to it," ister of India. “Turbulence & public and private archives. A number of books have been next choice after quitting the (poll) ticket on the basis of women should get reservation, Ashoka told reporters here. Triumph: The Modi Years”, The publisher said the book written on Modi, who turned 69 Congress recently, actress- their work (krututva), they 'I said yes they should get women should get The union government jointly authored by Rahul is a definitive portrait of the on Tuesday. He has also turned-politician Urmila play caste card," the former BJP reservation'. But, I immediately reservation, 'I said yes would release the amount as per Agarwal and Bharathi S prime minister in a docu- authored a few books, including Matondkar on Tuesday sought president said addressing a asked them, did Indira Gandhi the rules, he said and expressed Pradhan, is replete with anec- mentary-style visual narrative. a hand guide for students and a to put such reports to rest, gathering here on Monday at get reservation? For several they should get the hope it would be done soon. dotes from family, friends, “The politician, the leader, collection of poetry. saying she is not joining any the 'Akhil Bhartiya Mali Samaj years she ruled the country and reservation'. But, I As many as 103 taluks in 22 dis- political party. Urmila's Mahaadiveshan', organised by became popular," he said. tricts were affected due to th clarification comes in the wake the Mahatma Phule Shikshan Similarly, did Vasundhara immediately asked floods last month, in which over SONIA WISHES PM ON 69 B’DAY RAHUL WISHES MODI of reports that she was in touch Sanstha. Raje and Sushma Swaraj (BJP them, did Indira Gandhi 80 people were killed. Around ongress president Sonia ongress leader Rahul with Uddhav Thackeray's close "I want to ask - did George leaders) get reservation? the seven lakh people were shifted Gandhi on Tuesday extended Gandhi on Tuesday aide Milind Narvekar since she get reservation? For C C Fernandes (former Union minister said to support his to safe areas and lakhs of hous- her greetings to Prime Minister greeted Prime Minister walked out of the Congress, minister and socialist stal- argument that caste was not several years she ruled es were damaged. Opposition Narendra Modi on his birthday, Narendra Modi on his and might consider joining the wart) belong to any caste? He instrumental in the success of parties, including the Congress wishing him a healthy, happy birthday, wishing him good Sena, the main constituent of the country and did not belong to any caste...he these politicians. and JD(S) have hit out at BJP and long life. Modi turned 69 health and happiness. the BJP-led Maharashtra and was a Christian. Did Indira "In politics those who do became popular governments at the centre and on Tuesday and was greeted by Modi turned 69 on Tuesday Central governments. Assembly Gandhi come to power good work, don't have to ask the state over the 'delay' in several top leaders from across and was greeted by several elections are due in because of caste?" he said. for votes as the votes come to release of funds, despite Union the political spectrum. top leaders from across the Maharashtra next month. She Did Ashok Gehlot belong to them naturally," he said. nahi kahaa main backward Home Minister Amit Shah, "Congress President Sonia Gandhi has extended political spectrum. "My best wishes to Narendra had announced her resignation your caste? But he became the "Prime Minister Modi never community se hun (PM Modi Finance Minister Nirmala her greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Modi Ji on his 69th birthday. May he be blessed from the Congress owing to chief minister of Rajasthan talks about his caste. I really has never said he belongs to a Sitharaman and the inter-min- his birthday. She wished him a healthy, happy and with good health and happiness always," Gandhi "petty in-house politics" on when people from other caste appreciate Modiji. Aaj tak backward community)," isterial central team visiting long life," a party statement said. said in a tweet. September 10 this year withing groups helped him, he point- Narendra Modiji ne kabhi Gadkari said. the affected areas. six months of joining the Grand Old Party and unsuccessfully contesting her maiden election from Mumbai North Lok Sabha SEAT-SHARING ROW seat against BJP's Gopal Era of corrupt over; Shetty. Urmila had then said that she stood by her "thoughts and ideologies" and will Sena raking up good governance continue to work for the people. issues to put has begun: Naqvi BJP in dock

‘Will focus on issues related to WB during meeting with PM’ ‘Narmada dam filled ahead of KOLKATA: Describing her scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday in New Delhi as a schedule for PM's birthday’ "courtesy" one, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee PNS n MUMBAI Assembly polls," a senior Sena PNS n BHOPAL Dam's backwaters," he said. on Tuesday said she would leader said. Bala Bachchan The prime minister should PNS n NEW DELHI middlemen has come to end and highlight various issues like Amid talks of the BJP seeking However, a BJP leader Madhya Pradesh Home claimed that have sanctioned immediate the phase of good governance, funds that are due to the state. more seats than the Shiv Sena pointed out that as compared Minister Bala Bachchan on relief to these people, he said, The "era of the corrupt" has come inclusive growth and service to Talking to reporters at city for the upcoming Maharashtra to the 2014 polls, the party's Tuesday claimed the Sardar according to the adding that the Centre earlier to an end and the phase of good the poor has begun," he said. aiport before leaving for the polls, the Uddhav Thackeray- vote share increased in the Lok Sarovar Dam was filled up to Narmada Control promised the state to ensure governance, inclusive growth The senior BJP leader said national capital, Banerjee said led party is trying to corner the Sabha elections this year. the full reservoir level "ahead proper rehabilitation of the and service to the poor has Prime Minister Modi has ful- she would also raise issues like senior ally over the Aarey "It is a fact that our leader of its schedule" to facilitate cel- Authority's schedule, dam-affected people "but it was begun, Union minister Mukhtar filled his commitment to good name change of the state as land, induction of leaders (Prime Minister) Narendra ebration of Prime Minister not yet fulfilled". Abbas Naqvi said on Tuesday. governance and service to the well matters like merger of from the Congress and NCP Modi's image has helped some Narendra Modi's birthday at the dam was to be Residents of nearly 178 vil- Addressing a programme in poor by demolishing "the polit- public sector banks during the and the Ram temple issues. of the 18 Sena Lok Sabha mem- the dam site. filled up to its full lages in MP's Barwani, Dhar, Rampur on the occasion of ical culture of arrogance. meeting. "I go to New Delhi The BJP, however, said the bers to retain their seats. Hence, He said this disturbed the Alirajpur and Khargone dis- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's The Modi government has very rarely.This is a routine Sena needs to look at things we expect to contest more seats relief and rehabilitation works reservoir level by tricts are affected due to dam's birthday, Naqvi said that when brought a major positive change work. This time I am going to practically in view of the Amit than the Sena, and it is based on underway in the Madhya mid-October backwaters, Narmada Bachao the people had given mandate to in the country keeping in mind talk about funds that are due to Shah-led party's vote share the (latest) trends," he said. Pradesh areas submerged Andolan (NBA) leader Medha Prime Minister Narendra Modi welfare of "the last person in the West Bengal. I will also going up in the Lok Sabha With the BJP seemingly under the dam water. Patkar told PTI on Monday. five years ago, "champions of line", he said. highlight issues like change of polls held earlier this year. In firm on contesting more seats, Modi, who turned 69 on "However, it was filled to the She also said that they would corruption" had been domi- Naqvi claimed that this phase West Bengal's name. "Will also the 288-member Maharashtra the Sena has been trying to put Tuesday arrived at Kevadiya in full level nearly a month ahead protest in Barwani during nating the system and middle- in India is being recognised talk about matters like merger Assembly, the Sena is ready for it in the dock by opposing the Gujarat in the morning to of its schedule so that the Modi's birthday celebration. men were running a "parallel worldwide as "Modi of public sector banks, issues a 135 seats each formula with proposed tree felling in Aarey take part in the 'Namami prime minister could cele- The NBA is demanding that government". Revolution". The Modi govern- with Air India, BSNL, Railways the BJP, while leaving 18 seats Colony here to make way for Narmada' festival being cele- brate his birthday at the site," the gates of the dam, built on "But now, champions of cor- ment has displayed its strong where there are several for their allies. a Metro car shed. brated by the western state's he told reporters here. the Narmada river, be opened ruption, power brokers and mid- nationalist will by taking "bold problems. They (employees of But, the BJP no longer It also took a jibe at the BJP government to mark the filling This change of schedule has immediately given that its dlemen are either in jail or wait- and historic decisions" which these organisations) cannot go seems willing to accept it. over its move to induct a up of the Sardar Sarovar Dam disturbed the relief and reha- backwaters have partially or ing for their turn outside the had been seen as impossible to anywhere and come to us," Banerjee said before leaving for "The BJP is not willing to give number of Congress and NCP to its full reservoir level of bilitation works underway in fully flooded 178 villages in doors of jail," the Minority Affairs be taken, he said. New Delhi. Banerjee, who has more than 120 seats to the leaders, and also reiterated its 138.68 metres. the areas submerged under the Madhya Pradesh. Minister was quoted as saying by The minister said schemes been one of the harshest critics Sena and we don't approve of demand for the Ram temple in Bachchan claimed that dam water in four districts of The floodgates of the dam a statement from his office. such as Jan Dhan Yojana, of BJP and Modi, earlier in the it. Before the announcement of Ayodhya. Another BJP leader according to the Narmada MP, he said. were closed on June 17, 2017, Naqvi said that the "uneasi- Ujjwala Yojana, Mudra Yojana, day greeted the PM on his 69th alliance in February this year, said this was a "trick" the Control Authority's schedule, "It would have been better if 56 years after the foundation ness" among the corrupt was evi- Start Up India, Ayushman birthday. Uddhavji and BJP president Sena was playing "to put us on the dam was to be filled up to Modiji had paid attention to the stone of the project was laid by dence of a changed positive Bharat and Kisan Samman have Amit Shah agreed to contest the back foot and negotiate for its full reservoir level by mid- Madhya Pradesh's people affect- then Prime Minister Jawaharlal atmosphere and transparent sys- proved to be the guarantee of equal number of seats in the more seats with us". October. ed due to the Sardar Sarovar Nehru. tem. "The era of the corrupt and development of the needy. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Farooq, now a threat Holding the NC leader and former CM under a draconian Message for a violent world Act will undo any points the govt might claim on Kashmir f the Government indeed wants to make an example of Kashmiri politicians, who have trad- Gandhian beliefs need to be spread to not only eliminate emerging conflicts but also Ied loyalties on either side of the LoC for their political relevance and continuity, then it would arrest the wanton destruction of nature and the ecosystems of this planet be advised to expose such deliberate acts on facts. Holding former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) leader Farooq Abdullah under the Public Safety Act (PSA) certainly won’t achieve that purpose, considering he no longer has “high visibility” value. For normal Kashmiris, he is a recipient of much hatred and abuse. They believe he shortchanged them by choosing to accede with a secular and democratic India and lost the only marker of auton- RK PACHAURI omy they had courtesy Article 370. Now, not only that is gone, the former State has been reduced to a Union Territory. So Kashmiris are questioning his family t is a tragic irony that the worst act by legacy of standing by India. For New Delhi, he may have been the moderate face terrorists involving wanton killing of innocent people in recent times took and an asset but one that’s not needed, given the endorsement of Jammu and place on September 11, 2001, when Kashmir’s (J&K) special status both at home and the world. Therefore, Abdullah’s two hijacked planes were deployed to inescapable need to question the abrogation of Article 370 and appear an activist Ikill over 3,000 people on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, New York, while Kashmiri is more than an irritant, it is an obstacle in the new narrative. His sug- another one targetted the Pentagon and yet gestions of a negotiated autonomy for the two sides of Kashmir and converting another crashed in Pennsylvania. Just three LoC into a soft border for trade and commerce to flourish seem misplaced when weeks later after that dastardly act, we com- all talk is about righting historical wrongs and reclaiming territories in that con- memorate the birth anniversary of the greatest human being to ever have practised text rather than addressing current realities. Yet one must remember his worth non-violence, Mahatma Gandhi. This year, through the decades of conflict. He acted as a filter and as Chief Minister did of course, marks a special occasion when manage to keep militancy in check, give some semblance of credibility to the Gandhiji’s 150th birth anniversary would be celebrated. election process and had a pan-India acceptability. At 81, and suffering from kid- Gandhian philosophy represents a ney ailments, he certainly doesn’t pose such a threat as to be booked under a perfect integration of non-violence, non- tough law meant to be used against terrorists. Apparently, the idea is to prevent exploitation of one community by anoth- er and respect for all human beings and him from participating in a rally planned by Opposition leaders ahead of the United other species with whom we share the plan- Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session next week. Does a former Chief Minister, et earth. His views on these subjects are best democratically elected and for years nurtured as an asset by the Centre, be sud- explained by the following quotation: “Public opinion alone can keep a society denly disowned as a troublemaker under a draconian law? One which doesn’t pure and healthy...I claim that human mind allow him to be tried before two years? All this has happened despite him and or human society is not divided into water- son Omar Abdullah meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier and hours before tight compartments called social, political under water but also extensive- slaves.” ing terrorist activities, the worst and religious. All act and react upon one ly on large areas of land. For almost 50 years, human example of which leaves us the Supreme Court was to take up a habeas corpus petition by MDMK chief Vaiko another...Human society is a ceaseless There is a section of pub- activities have increasingly with a continuing sense of seeking to know the whereabouts of his “friend.” Considering that Congress leader growth, an unfoldment in terms of spiri- lic opinion today which seems exceeded the bio-capacity of horror from the events of Ghulam Nabi Azad has been allowed to visit four J&K districts — Srinagar, Jammu, tuality...ill-digested principles are, if any- to believe that perhaps nothing ecosystems to absorb the September 11, 2001. thing, worse than ill-digested food, for the can be done to solve some of expanding footprint of our It appears that the global Baramullah and Anantnag — to meet people but not hold any political rally and latter harms the body and there is a cure these problems simply because activities. There is, therefore, the community, including the that CPI(M) leader Mohd Yousuf Tarigami has been allowed back in, Abdullah’s for it, whereas the former ruins the soul and human society is too far gone need for a radical shift by United Nations, has been large- detention reeks of chicanery and intrigue, not of vision. For he may be a spent there is no cure for it...It is the law of love to be able to retreat in the direc- IT IS TRAGIC which a rapid and decisive ly ineffective in curbing violence that rules mankind. Had violence, ie, tion of reduced demand for THAT IN THE 21ST change is brought into the dev- in several regions of the world. force but people, who have invested in the idea of India at his call, will only see hate, ruled us, we should have become goods and services. astating consumerist culture The war in Yemen continues to this as betrayal and recede into separatist ways. extinct long ago. And yet, the tragedy of it There is now mounting CENTURY THERE dominating modern society, kill innocent human beings, True Abdullah, and his son Omar, have failed to deliver to both New Delhi is that the so-called civilised men and evidence from all over the ARE STILL which would ultimately lead to including children. The conflict nations conduct themselves as if the basis world on the expanding foot- unacceptable risks in the future in Syria, despite the involvement and their people but both have sworn by the Constitution and neutralised the shrill of society was violence.” print of human society on the PROSPEROUS and exploitation by some, as of some big powers, has not led cries of azaadi. And if the peace-makers are suddenly seen as deal-breakers and The holistic nature of Gandhian earth’s ecosystems. Prime NATIONS AND was the case with colonialism. to any movement towards made the fall guys, then we are unwittingly drawing the world’s attention back emphasis on non-violence was expressed Minister Narendra Modi has We are already seeing signs peace, even as ceasefire after to the human rights situation in Kashmir, the lockdown and the political and eco- eloquently by his emphasis on the need for taken up the challenge of reduc- GROUPS WHICH of domination by vested inter- ceasefire is violated. In our own human beings not exploiting other human ing single-use plastic in this ests of countries and commu- neighbourhood, the Taliban nomic morass. Dangerously enough, our justification for reorganising Kashmir beings and the essential need for them, not country because we have blind- ARE FINANCING nities by the rich and powerful continues to attack innocent may not seem all that worthy. If the Government is not even able to restore nor- in any way considering themselves supe- ly emulated the developed TERRORIST seeking benefits of assured individuals in Afghanistan, mal lives despite its heavy-duty security presence, crackdowns and an informa- rior to other forms of life. Here again, nations, which are responsible supply of raw materials, ener- clearly encouraged and funded Gandhiji was very direct in two comments for the mounting waste of var- ACTIVITIES, THE gy and rare minerals from by the army of another country tion blockade, then there will only be a flood of questions on its intent to engage that he conveyed. ious kinds, based on the grow- WORST EXAMPLE other locations, almost in a in our neighbourhood. with people, convince them of their stakeholdership and erect an alternative polit- “A society can be judged by the way it ing demand for material goods OF WHICH LEAVES colonial relationship. There is, Overall, Gandhian beliefs ical matrix that’s more responsive to its concerns. For that to happen, people treats its animals.” and products. therefore, an imperative for and principles are required to “It is an arrogant assumption to say that It is for this reason scien- US WITH A human society to move be spread worldwide not only must be heard and allowed to speak. Also, leaders like Sajjad Lone, whom the human beings are lords and masters of the tists like Paul J Crutzen have towards Gandhian principles, to eliminate conflict within the Centre was at one time keen on grooming as its “enabler”, continue to be detained lower creatures. On the contrary, being described the current period CONTINUING which, quite apart from shun- narrow prism of one commu- too. The common Kashmiri, hedged in by the politics of the terror economy, knows endowed with greater things in life, they are that we are going through as SENSE OF ning violence of one commu- nity or one nation imposing the trustees of the lower animal kingdom.” one of the anthropocene as nity versus another, proscribe violence against another but that abrogation of Article 370 doesn’t mean much on the ground as the State Most importantly, Gandhiji’s concept of opposed to the geological age HORROR FROM violence used against nature also in respect of our wanton was anyway being run like a Union Territory for some time. But locals still want non-violence extended directly to human Holocene, which began 11,700 THE EVENTS OF and its attributes, which sustain destruction of nature and the that reconciliation with honour, dignity and justice, not arbitrary impositions and society, not in any way inflicting major dam- years ago. Gandhiji was life for all species on earth. ecosystems of this planet. India, age to the ecosystems of this planet and absolutely right when he said: SEPTEMBER In actual fact, it is clearly as the nation to which Gandhiji demotions. Abdullah’s detention is so not clever as it emaciates the political will resources, which nature provides us and on “The incessant search for mate- the desire by human beings to gave so much, has a deep glob- to treat J&K as a serious matter. It’s not an extension counter of Central whim. which all life survives and endures. Today, rial comforts and their multi- 11, 2001 expand material wants and the al responsibility to carry his the material demands of human society are plication is evil. I make bold to power associated with it which message to the rest of the resulting in extensive damage to the earth’s say that the Europeans will in some form or the other leads world, particularly on his 150th biodiversity, the growing dangers and risks have to remodel their outlook to violence all around. It is trag- birth anniversary. from human-induced climate change and if they are not to perish under ic that in the 21st century, there (The writer is former chair- Unsafe cities major pollution of the oceans, which will the weight of the comforts to are still prosperous nations man, Intergovernmental Panel on Delhi, Mumbai slide down in a global report on security have serious consequences not only for life which they are becoming and groups, which are financ- Climate Change, 2002-15) and liveability, fall behind Asian counterparts onsidering that both Mumbai and Delhi S O U N D BITE could be counted in the race to be desir- The situation in Kashmir is If you've not seen the product There’s no need to worry much Saffron-clad people are selling Cable world cities, both are considered bad not because of the and are already writing it off, beyond a point about what peo- churan and committing rapes. grossly unsafe, according to the Economist people of Kashmir but it's not right. But if you see my ple will say on Kashmir. India's Is it our religion? God will because of all of us work and still don't like it, position on its internal issues not pardon those who have Intelligence Unit, which ranks 60 countries politicians and politics. you're entitled to your opinion. has prevailed and will prevail. defamed our sanatan dharma. worldwide across indicators, including digital, infrastructure, health and personal security. In CPI(M) leader Actor External Affairs Minister Congress leader —Mohd Yousuf Tarigami —Karan Deol —S Jaishankar —Digvijaya Singh the context of safety, Mumbai and Delhi ranked 37 and 41 respectively on the parameter of per- sonal security and 45 and 52 overall. That is a large dollop of dampener considering that for L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR all our pretension to becoming an Asian powerhouse, cities in the Asia-Pacific region have bagged six of the top 10 spots. Tokyo continues to be the numero Respect languages are being fed by Iran for long. India will do well to emulate Belgium Yemen is Saudi Arabia’s neigh- uno for the third year in a row as Singapore and Osaka take second and third bouring country and has been places. In contrast and worryingly so, Delhi actually slid callously down the lad- Sir — This refers to the editor- his refers to the editorial, “Not Hindi hain hum” ravaged by civil war for long. der, falling nine places from its 43rd position in 2017 to the 52nd position in just ial, “Not Hindi hain hum” (September 17). Even before the controversy over Houthi rebels have been (September 17). Union Home Tthe draft National Education Policy (NEP)’s pitch for battling against the Yemen two years. According to data released by the Delhi police itself, the total num- Minister Amit Shah’s pitch for the implementation of the three-language formula in regime backed by Saudi Arabia ber of heinous crime cases registered till August 31 was 2,00,485, much high- Hindi as a national language schools could die down, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the US. So the attack on the er than last year’s 1,57,462 cases. Mumbai, too, which witnessed the first dip because it is the “heart and soul has opened a can of worms by advancing the theory Saudi oil facilities is only a of our freedom struggle” should of “one nation, one language.” Shah’s appeal has miffed natural extension of Houthi in the past decade in 2017, registered 21 per cent more rapes and murders last have been best avoided because the Southern States. As it is, India is inhabited by descen- rebels’ vendetta against Saudi year. If that was not all, both our cities had a poor track record on environmen- it is beset with strongly divisive dants of two distinct streams — ancestral north Indians Arabia. tal and health security, pollution being the biggest bottleneck. The less said about attitudes, especially in the South and ancestral south Indians — who, in the modern con- Iran has always cocked a where the earlier anti-Hindi text, have varied cultures and speak different languages. snook at the US. Now Iran’s elite infrastructure security the better, both cities scoring low on the road safety index. agitations had disturbed a hor- One is yet to hear of a cogent and convincing asser- revolutionary guard force has And as far as population growth is concerned, Delhi’s planners, who in 2014 net’s nest. By seeking to thrust tion about any additional element in Hindi that is not said that it is prepared for a “full- were expected to address needs of 6.7 million more residents between 2020 Hindi down the throat of mil- seen in other languages in the Schedule-VIII of the scale war” and that their missiles lions, the Bharatiya Janata Party Constitution of India. This distinguishes it as a catalyst the same language”, is a reaffirmation of the fallacy about could hit bases in the US and and 2030, have actually allowed that figure to swell to 8.7 million. (BJP) would be committing a of growth and a unifying factor. unity without affection. Belgium, a country of just 11 ships within a range of 2,000 km. It’s not that we didn’t envision the parameters; our smart cities project was grave act of indiscretion. That the number of people speaking Hindi is more million people with three distinct regions, Flemish, Anything may happen anytime. all about developing liveability indices, a vision which has failed miserably in exe- Any imposition would is certainly not the essential criterion for it to be anoint- Walloon and Brussels Capital, has three official lan- This could be disastrous for the arouse a fresh round of anti- ed as the national language. Therefore, excessive guages — Dutch, French and German — but the coun- entire world. cution. In fact, if pursued correctly, some of India’s newer cities could have well North hatred that the Centre activism to establish the paramountcy of Hindi is des- try itself is neither bilingual nor multi-lingual. India could The drone attack on the made it higher up on the list. The Tokyo model needs to be emulated as it is one must guard against. Our linguis- tined to backfire with unpredictable consequences well be in the league of Belgium for good. Saudi oil facilities made the of the most populous cities in the world with an intense demand on its resources. tic chauvinism and respective unfolding. Bernard Shaw’s humorous comment, Haridasan Rajan authorities in Saudi Arabia slash lingual ethnocentrism will hard- “England and America are two countries separated by Kozhikode the oil production by half and Yet it scored well on almost all parameters — be it its low crime rate and improv- ly let us accept Hindi as the lan- consequently, oil prices have ing the quality of life by banning diesel cars. Clearly, city governments have taken guage of the country. been gone up. For India, the fall- tough decisions and stood by them. One parameter where the Asia-Pacific region English has ceased to be a without any Government impo- Saudi crisis structure. out will be unbearable as a spike lags behind is on digital security and it is here where our cities could score by foreign language. Even the British sition, Hindi as a language has The development has sent in oil prices will upset the com- have ceded exclusive rights over spread far and wide. In 1971, 36.9 alarm bells for a possible war on mon man’s budget. using technology for traffic management and personal safety. Also, we need respon- the English language. What is per cent of Indians spoke Hindi Sir — This refers to the editor- Iran by the US because the lat- TK Nandanan sive city governments that work with the citizenry rather than hide-bound bureau- certain is that no language — as a first language but in 2011 this ial, “War clouds” (September ter believes that the drone strike Chennai cracy, instill pride by making legislative bodies more representative and provi- indeed, nothing — can be had increased to 43.6 per cent. 17). West Asia is yet again in the was carried out by the rebels imposed from the top. In reali- J Akshobhya grip of hysteria with rebels in with support from Iran. 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www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Time to up POINTCOUNTERPOINT INSTEAD OF FIGHTING ITS OPPOSING PARTIES, THE MLAS CONSIDERED THE SITUATION AND FEELINGS the game CONGRESS IS HURTING PARTIES WHO SUPPORT IT. OF THE PEOPLE AND THAT IS WHY THEY JOINED US. THIS IS A BETRAYAL OF THE BSP MOVEMENT. WE DID NOT PUT ANY PRESSURE ON THEM. India is losing to China in the fight to woo — BAHUJAN SAMAJ PARTY SUPREMO —RAJASTHAN CHIEF MINISTER Myanmar, the latest geo-economic battleground, says Rupesh Dutta MAYAWATI ASHOK GEHLOT n the last five years, India has achieved notable success in strength- ening relations with its immediate neighbours, Sri Lanka and Nepal. IHowever, the other major economy in the region, China, is deter- mined to emerge as the winner in the ongoing geo-economic clash with India and Myanmar has become the latest battleground. China has overtaken India in terms of pumping in money and finalising The need of the hour massive infrastructure projects in the tiny country’s economy. This comes despite India’s all-out efforts to boost its Act East Policy. Myanmar, whose political transition to a free democratic sys- To mitigate environmental risks , we have to make costly adaptations. Nations tem is less than four years old, is in dire need of foreign investment to shun the tag of an “underdeveloped economy.” While India has need funds for this, making climate finance a vital resource been sluggish in its approach to invest in Myanmar, China has grabbed the opportunity by wooing Aung San Suu Kyi, the Buddhist nation’s State Counsellor, a position akin to a prime minister, with lucrative trade offers. Myanmar, has swallowed the Chinese investment bait hook, line and sinker. According to Myanmar’s Directorate of Investment and Company Administration, between 1988 and 2011, India invested a paltry $763.567 million as compared to China’s whopping $20,566 million. In 2014-15, Indian investment was $208.886 million against China’s $511.415 million and in 2015-16 it was $224.223 million against Beijing’s $3,324 million. In 2016-2017, New Delhi invest- HIMA BINDU KOTA ed nothing and China pumped in $482.591 million. Similarly, India invested $10.993 million against China’s very nation and individual is exposed to the $1,396.219 million in 2017-18, followed by New Delhi’s $19.925 risks of climate change and we have to make million against Beijing’s $304.732 million in 2018-19. Year after year, Eseveral adaptations to mitigate them. These Chinese investments were more than 200 per cent of that by India largescale measures are costly. So nations need which even restricted its funding during the power transition from funds to implement them, making climate finance the ‘Tatmadaw’ (armed forces) to a democratic set up in 2015. a vital necessity. Such a resource pool seeks to raise Significantly, the Beijing-led Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank local, national or trans-national funds drawn from (AIIB) is considering providing $20 million to Myanmar for the devel- public, private and alternative sources. Recognising that it may be out of scope and capacity of sever- opment, construction and operation of a Greenfield 225 MW al countries to initiate climate change measures, Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant in Mandalay. It the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement call will be the largest gas-fired Independent Power Producer (IPP) in for financial help from parties with more resources Myanmar, producing much-needed clean energy to meet the power to those that are less endowed and vulnerable. deficit. In accordance with the principle of “common Furthermore, a master plan for a Chinese-backed, model eco- but differentiated responsibility and respective nomic zone along the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) capabilities” set out in the convention, developed has been prepared and the Suu Kyi Government is engaged in dis- countries are to provide financial resources to assist cussions for its implementation. The Myitkyina Economic developing nations in implementing the objectives Development Zone (MEDZ) is also in the pipeline and a pact was of the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework signed between Myanmar and the Chinese Yunnan Tengchong Heng Convention on Climate Change). The pact reaf- TO REALISE THE firms the obligations of developed countries POTENTIAL FOR Yong Investment Company for its implementation. The MEDZ is like- while encouraging voluntary contributions by par- ly to come up in approximately 4,700 acres of land along the his- GREATER AND ties. MORE EFFECTIVE toric Ledo Road, built during the World War II and used by the Allies Developed country parties should also con- The committee is also tasked with in climate are likely to worsen the exist- available through a variety of domestic, to deliver supplies to China which was fighting the Japanese forces. tinue to take the lead in mobilising climate finance ACTION ON organising an annual forum on climate ing pressure on various sectors. With a international, public and private sources. It was an overland connection between Ledo, in Assam and Kunming from various sources, instruments and channels, CLIMATE CHANGE, finance, provide the COP with draft guid- growing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emis- Domestic resources in India can be in China’s Yunnan Province. The MEDZ expected to cost over $400 through a variety of actions, including supporting GIVEN THE ance for operating entities, provide sion profile, India is currently the third- broadly divided into public climate million, will include nearly 500 factories and 5,000 buildings. country-driven strategies and taking into account DIVERSE PUBLIC expert inputs during periodic reviews of largest discharger of GHGs globally, after finance and private climate finance. On the other hand, India has fallen short in its plans for Myanmar’s the needs and priorities of developing country par- AND PRIVATE the mechanism and prepare a biennial China and the USA. However, accord- Public finance comprises budgetary infrastructural development. New Delhi must realise that its inabili- ties. Such mobilisation of climate finance should ACTORS assessment and overview of climate ing to a 2014 World Bank report, India’s support, taxes, subsidies and other mar- ty to engage with Naypyitaw will spell doom for its Act East Policy represent a progression beyond previous efforts. ENGAGED IN finance flows. Furthermore, the SCF is per capita GHG emanations remain ket mechanisms. Private finance usual- Overall, efforts under the Paris Agreement are CLIMATE FINANCE designed to improve linkages and pro- extremely low at 1.7 metric tonnes ly comprises clean development mech- as Myanmar is the bridge linking India with South-East Asia. Sadly, guided by its aim of making finance flows consis- mote coordination with climate finance (MT) of carbon dioxide (CO2) per anism finance, debt instruments, equi- most projects have remained on paper and others are likely to miss AT THE NATIONAL tent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas LEVEL, THERE related actors and initiatives both with- capita, as compared to China at 6.2 MT ty finance and partial risk guarantee facil- deadlines. For instance, New Delhi had funded and implemented a emissions and climate-resilient development. in and outside the Convention. At the and USA at 17.6 MT. ities. To realise the potential for greater project to develop the deepwater Sittwe Port in Rakhine State to han- Setting up of funds: A financial mechanism, ARE LESSONS TO Paris Conference in 2015, it was decid- Moreover, according to the Press and more effective action on climate dle 20,000-tonne vessels by dredging the River Kaladan from Sittwe which also serves the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris BE LEARNT BY ed that the SCF shall also serve the Paris Information Bureau 2009(b) report on change, given the diverse public and pri- to Paletwa (a 158-km long stretch) to improve its navigability. It also Agreement, was set up to provide financial INDIA ON HOW TO Agreement. emissions, it has been estimated that even vate actors engaged in climate finance at involved building an inland terminal at Paletwa and constructing a129- resources to developing countries by entrusting one ENGAGE WITH In addition, the long-term finance by 2031, India’s per capita GHG emis- the national level, there are lessons to be km-long highway linking Paletwa to the Indian border. However, the or more existing international entities. Since the THE process is aimed at progressing on the sions (likely to remain 4 MT of CO2 per learnt by India on how to engage with project is running behind schedule and has faced various hurdles. Convention came into existence in 1994, the Global INTERNATIONAL mobilisation and scaling up of climate capita) will continue to be lower than the the international climate finance archi- Similarly, the Narendra Modi Government had cleared a `6,167 Environment Facility (GEF) has served as an oper- CLIMATE FINANCE finance of resources originating from a global per capita GHG emissions in 2005 tecture, and the emerging GCF in par- ating entity of the financial mechanism. At the ARCHITECTURE wide variety of sources. The COP decid- (4.22 MT of CO2 per capita). ticular. India can develop a long-term, crore upgrade of a 352-km National Highway in Mizoram to improve Conference of Parties (COP) 16, in 2010, parties ed on the following activities until 2020: Climate finance entered the dictio- coherent strategy around climate finance, connectivity to Myanmar. However, the project has been in a limbo AND THE established the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and in EMERGING GCF IN organisation by the secretariat of annu- nary of the official establishment with the by interfacing ongoing efforts on miti- for the last couple of years despite the contracts being awarded. 2011 also designated it as an operating entity of al in-session workshops; developed release of the Economic Survey 2011-12, gation and adaptation with the emerg- Moreover, Beijing supported the Myanmar Government during the financial mechanism. PARTICULAR countries providing, on a biennial basis, which contained for the first time a chap- ing financial arrangements. the ethnic crisis in its Rakhine province, saying it understands the This module is accountable to the COP, which information on strategies and approach- ter on Sustainable Development and It would also be worthwhile to country’s “security concern” even when the rest of the world termed decides on its policies, programme priorities and es for scaling up climate finance and con- Climate Change and a dedicated section think of ways in which India could devel- the clashes as ethnic cleansing and has since called for the repa- eligibility criteria for funding. In addition, three vening of biennial high-level ministeri- on Climate Change Finance and provid- op new, transformative ideas with a high triation of Rohingyas. more special funds have been established — the al dialogue on climate finance.Through ed an overview of various domestic and mitigation or adaptation potential and This was the opposite of what the Modi Government did, as it Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) and the Least the Cancun Agreements in 2010, devel- international sources of finance, as well use GCF financing to unlock a range of not only remained neutral but also constructed 250 pre-fabricated Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), both managed oped countries committed, in the con- as private finance sources. An estimat- domestic financing and implementation by the GEF; and the Adaptation Fund (AF) estab- text of meaningful mitigation actions and ed `230,000 crore was provided as the capacity around such efforts. India needs houses in Myanmar, indicating its tacit support for the repatriation lished under the Kyoto Protocol in 2001. At the transparency on implementation, to a amount needed to fulfil the mission to debate on the “readiness” for climate of the Rohingyas to Myanmar. India’s relations with Myanmar in the Paris Climate Change Conference in 2015, it was goal of mobilising jointly $100 billion per objectives under the National Action finance. last couple of years have improved significantly and the coopera- agreed that the operating entities of GCD, GEF, year by 2020 to address the needs of Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in the It has to identify and link existing tion between the two governments has increased, especially when SCCF and the LDCF shall serve the Paris developing countries. subsequent Economic Survey of 2012-13. pipelines of projects to the financial chan- it comes to sharing Intelligence. Agreement. When adopting the Paris The Government responded by set- nels that have emerged, both domestical- This in particular, is a boon for India, given the fact that the major- A Standing Committee on Finance (SCF) was Agreement, parties confirmed this goal, ting up the Climate Change Finance Unit ly and through international flows. It has ity of armed extremist groups from its northeastern states have their established at COP 16 to assist it in exercising its called for a concrete roadmap to achieve (CCFU) in September 2011. In spite of to create a new pipeline of domestical- camps on the Myanmar side of the border. India should be fully aware functions in relation to the financial mechanism the goal by 2020 and agreed that prior the creation of the CCFU, there is no for- ly-owned projects that could seek inter- that to crush such forces, it will need the support of the Myanmar of the Convention. Currently, the SCF has four spe- to 2025, the COP shall set a new collec- mal coordination mechanism around cli- national finance for their transformative Government. cific functions: assisting the COP in improving tive quantified goal of over $100 billion mate finance. As a result multiple potential. coherence and coordination in the delivery of cli- per year. processes for financing thrive within the To achieve this, several Government The Modi Government must consolidate its image as a caring mate change financing; assisting it in rationalisa- India’s position on climate finance: country including the Centre, States, pri- departments will need to work closely neighbour who does not believe in economic adventurism like China. tion of the financial mechanism of the UNFCCC; Since India is quite susceptible to the vate sector and civil society actors, all together not just on climate policy It must also make larger investments in Myanmar not only to check supporting it in the mobilisation of resources for impacts of climate change, it is a huge playing significant roles in low emission issues but also on operational questions Beijing’s rising regional dominance but also not to lose an imme- climate financing; and supporting it in reporting challenge for us. Given its unique and dis- and climate-resilient development. around how to prioritise action. diate neighbour which has a buffer status vis-à-vis China. and verification of support provided to develop- tinct topography, variations in climate Due to the well-defined national cli- (The writer is Assistant Professor, (The writer is a senior journalist) ing country parties. remain a steady feature and any changes mate policy, climate-related finance is Amity University) Will Modi bite the UCC bullet? FOREIGN EYE ‘One nation, one law’ is a necessity and the sooner the Uniform Civil Code comes, the better, though it is a sensitive issue and should be handled delicately by having more public debates and discussions

State would bring in such a code. da of the Sangh Parivar. The Ram temple issue is in court. per cent of the population under the United (JD-U), has diplomatically Justice Deepak Gupta said, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has also Though the Law Commission in age of 25 years. These young peo- asked for consultation with all “Though Hindu laws were codified managed to nuance its narrative by its report last year said that the UCC ple are influenced by global views stakeholders. The Communist Party in the year 1956, there has been no adding the issue of gender equali- is “neither necessary nor desirable and would appreciate the UCC. of India-Marxist (CPI-M) wants attempt to frame a Uniform Civil ty. at this stage”, the party promised to Third, it would promote national reforms across all religions and the CALIFORNIA HAS Code applicable to all citizens of the The BJP’s argument is that bring the UCC in its 2019 manifesto. integration as it would provide one Nationalist Congress Party wants country despite exhortations. A though Hindu laws were codified in However, the immediate prior- law for all citizens. Fourth, it would discussions on a broader spectrum. SEEN THE LIGHT belief seems to have gained ground 1956, there is no law applicable to ity of the Government is to deal with provide gender justice. While the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad- California is one of the few KALYANI SHANKAR that it is for the Muslim communi- all citizens of the country even after the economic situation and The opponents point out that ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) is opposed economies large enough to ty to take a lead in the matter of seven decades of Independence. Kashmir. There is trouble in the the Muslims perceive the UCC as an to it, the Shiv Sena supports it. So ill Prime Minister reforms of their personal law. No India’s first Prime Minister Northeast on the National Register encroachment on their religious where is the consensus? set the rules in a globalised Narendra Modi go for a community is likely to bell the cat Jawaharlal Nehru, while defending of Citizens (NRC). freedom, even though some of the However, there is merit in world. It was also the WUniform Civil Code by making gratuitous concessions the introduction of the Hindu Code Then there are elections to Islamic countries have adopted a having one law for all. One can birthplace of the gig (UCC), particularly after being on this issue. It is the State which is Bill in Parliament in 1954, said, “I three State Assemblies, Maharashtra, common law for all. They also note understand the stand of the Muslims economy, and the use of prompted by the Supreme Court charged with the duty of securing a do not think that at the present Haryana and Jharkhand soon. that there is no consensus on the but the Congress and other politi- webs of casual labour tied (SC) last week? Uniform Civil Code for the citizens moment the time is ripe in India for Therefore, the work on the UCC issue. cal parties should not play politics Right now several of the reli- of the country and, unquestionably, me to try to push it through.” could be taken up after that. However, today, the issue is in bringing uniformity in laws. In together by algorithms to gious communities in India follow it has the legislative competence to Today Modi has the mandate and Supporters of the UCC argue more political than legal and each the 80s, even the late Rajiv Gandhi subvert labour laws and their own personal laws. Under the do so.” the ability as well as willingness to that it is long overdue. The issue was time the subject comes up, there is had explored the possibility of other regulations in all sorts UCC, all personal religious laws in Citing the case of Goa, where a bring the UCC for the benefit of the discussed during the Constituent a heated debate from both its sup- introducing a voluntary civil code. of fields, ranging from taxi the country, including marriage, UCC is applicable to all, regardless country. Assembly debates where BR porters and opponents. As for polit- “One nation, one law” is a divorce, property rights, inheri- of religion, except while protecting Taking advantage of the weak Ambedkar was batting for it, but ical parties, there is no consensus necessity and the sooner the UCC firms to B&Bs. So it's an tance and maintenance will be certain limited rights, the court and divided Opposition, the Prime many Constituent Assembly mem- and most of them use it for vote comes, the better, though it is a sen- important development that brought under a secular umbrella in asked why the Centre has not Minister has already pushed bers shot it down. Thus it was added bank politics. sitive issue and should be handled the state's senate has now a unified way. brought an UCC as yet. through two controversial Bills in to Part IV of the Constitution as one The Congress wants a political delicately by having more public turned decisively against The apex court batted for the The SC’s observation has Parliament, the Triple Talaq and the of the Directive Principles of State consensus while the Samajwadi debates and discussions to bring the exploitation of casual UCC, pointing out that the found- strengthened the Modi abrogation of Article 370, in his sec- policy. Party has accused the BJP of doing about a consensus. ing fathers who framed the Government’s resolve to bring the ond term despite not having a Second, Modi’s vision of a New it for Muslim votes. On the other (The writer is a senior journal- workers. Constitution had hoped that the UCC, which is part of the core agen- majority in the Rajya Sabha. The India is also a young India with 65 hand, the BJP’s ally, the Janata Dal- ist) (The Guardian editorial) VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 money 08

CAPSULE MMTC, STC AND PEC India more vulnerable to All options open : Goyal big oil price moves PTI n NEW DELHI crore during 2018-19 as com- PTI n NEW DELHI pared to net profit (after tax) Commerce and Industry of about Rs 38 crore in 2017- Given weak consumer demand, Minister Piyush Goyal said on 18. higher oil prices can result in Tuesday that all options are The net loss reported in stagflation in an emerging open with the ministry for clo- 2018-19 was mainly due to economy like India, which ADB President sure or merger of three public write-offs amounting to about imports more than 70 per cent sector undertakings - MMTC, Rs 626 crore made in the of its oil needs, says a report. Takehiko Nakao STC and PEC. books of accounts. In economic parlance, resigns When asked whether the STC was set up in 1956 as a stagflation means a situation in government is considering to trading arm of the government a country's economy when NEW DELHI: Asian shut or merge these units, to undertake trade with east inflation is persistently high, Development Bank (ADB) on Goyal said: "All options are European countries. demand is stagnant and unem- Tuesday said its President open". PEC was incorporated as a ployment rates are high. Takehiko Nakao has He said gradually the pur- subsidiary of STC in 1971 to According to the Japanese announced his resignation pose of these companies is get- handle canalised business of financial services major which will be effective from ting eroded and they are no export of railway and engi- Nomura, when the rise in oil January 16 next year. He more canalising agencies. neering equipment. It prices is driven more by sup- became the President of ADB "It is not the government's became an independent firm ply-side factors – as is the case The drone attacks on Saturday on April 28, 2013. The new business to be in the business," in 1997. currently – it tends to be more targeted Abqaiq, the site of the president will be elected in he told reporters here at the MMTC was created in 1963 damaging to large net oil accordance with an open, sidelines of a CII function. as an independent entity on importers. largest oil processing plant run by the transparent and merit-based He said there is no meaning separation from STC primar- This is because, "in the Saudi state oil company, Aramco, and procedure, ADB said in a for such a big infrastructure When asked whether the ily to deal in exports of min- absence of a strong pick up in the Khurais oilfield statement. "I am announcing (MMTC) to carry out gold erals and ores and imports of exports, higher import cost of my resignation with a deep government is considering to shut sense of satisfaction and imports. non-ferrous metals. oil could sharply worsen cur- gratitude. With support from "We have started discus- or merge these units, Goyal said: All three companies are rent account positions, com- after twin drone attacks on ing plant run by the Saudi state sions. One by one we will do," under the administrative con- press profit margins and, to the Saturday wiped out more than oil company, Aramco, and the staff, Board members, and "All options are open" member governments, we he added. trol of the commerce ministry. extent that firms pass on high- half of Saudi Arabia's crude Khurais oilfield. have achieved many things," STC and PEC are debt-rid- When asked about India, US er production costs, raise con- supply. It was also the biggest As per the report, for a Takehiko said in his remarks den firms. trade talks, he said both coun- sumer price index (CPI) infla- gain in Brent in dollar terms country like India, higher oil to the staff and board of According to STC's annual account as NPA due to non- company has no banking lim- tries are in continuous dialogue tion," it said. since futures started trading in prices are equivalent to a neg- members of ADB. ADB, report for 2018-19, the com- payment of interest on the its, funded or non-funded, on trade related issues. Crude oil benchmark, Brent 1988. ative terms-of-trade shock that enlisting the achievements of pany is facing "severe liquidi- banking limits availed by the available with it. "If things get resolved, we futures, surged by almost 20 The drone attacks on weakens growth, pushes up the current President, said he ty crisis" as all the lender company". The company has reported will announce something," he per cent to USD 71.95 per bar- Saturday targeted Abqaiq, the inflation and deteriorates the expanded the operations of the banks have reported STC's Therefore, at present, the a net loss (after tax) of Rs 881 added. rel (intra-day) on Monday site of the largest oil process- twin deficits. funding agency from USD 14 billion in 2013 to USD 22 billion in 2018 while incorporating more advanced ‘We need to follow global standards of governance’ technologies into projects. Govt fund for 2.5 PTI n NEW DELHI Birla said that increasingly all eign tourists come to India tion itself as a hub for data ana- ten years," Birla noted. the the stakeholders are annually. This is roughly the lytics industry globally," Birla Commenting on global Indian corporates need to hold demanding a higher value, same as Bali and possibly close said. trade, Birla said that globalisa- lakh housing units themselves accountable to glob- order, accountability and addi- to half of what Barcelona gets," So from tourism to health tion is here to stay. al standards of governance if tionally the businesses will have he said. care to data sciences, the sheer "The current climate of pro- India wishes to re-shape the to earn their license to operate If Stonehenge in UK can get scale of Indian economy will tectionism and trade friction in 7 major cities global economic order, Aditya in the society as a whole. close to million tourists in a ensure that India's imprint is will make you believe that Birla Group Chairman Kumar "As ease of doing business year, the historic world heritage felt on the world, he added. globalisation is under retreat. PTI n NEW DELHI Tata Motors Mangalam Birla said on Tuesday. improves, the way of doing sites of Hampi and Gaya and "It will be a two-way engage- I don't believe so, I believe it is Speaking at an event here, business needs to change... If Ajanta Caves have potential to ment with the world, global a process and trend that is irre- The Rs 20,000 crore fund cre- partners location Birla said that with changing we want to make our mark in get ten times more, he added. companies will seek versible," he added. ated by the government may tech provider times the core business phi- the world we have to be pre- "Tourism alone, I believe to harvest India's Not many would be aware help in completion of up to 2.5 losophy is rapidly moving away pared for the world to leave its can be a USD 100 billion growing and but just two weeks ago a made lakh housing units across NEW DELHI: Tata Motors on from shareholder capitalism to mark on us," he noted. industry. Same is the story robust con- in China cruise liner was deliv- seven major cities, property Tuesday said it has tied up stake holder capitalism which Birla said there were various with various sectors in India. sumption ered to an American company," consultant Anarock on with location technology includes investors, customers, sectors in India which had the The country for example can market Birla said. Tuesday said. provider what3words for employees and value chain potential to grow into billion be centre for development of which is "So despite the chatter, the Last week, Finance Minister navigation services in its cars. partners. dollar business over a period of healthcare solutions, in the slated to fact is that bilateral trade Nirmala Sitharaman The partnership will enable "For India to reshape the time. digital domain India can gen- cross USD 6 between the US and China announced that the govern- drivers to enter a three-word global economic order, Indian "There is one severely under- erate trillions of data points trillion in the even this year will be close to ment will set up a special win- address by voice or text input companies will have to hold exploited sector and that is due to its sheer size and next USD 600 billion. So the wheels dow to provide last-mile fund- and then navigate to that Puri hailed the themselves accountable to tourism. Only 11 million for- hence it could posi- of globalisation are definitely ing for housing projects which move to create address. The technology global standards of governance. not coming off. Global trade in are non-NPAs and non-NCLT provider has taken the entire stressed asset I believe this cannot happen by As ease of doing business improves, fact is increasing at a pace of 3- in the affordable and middle world, divided it into 3mx3m running roughshod over 5 per cent every year," he income category. fund but said squares, and assigned each the way of doing business needs to minority shareholders," Birla added. In the fund, Rs 10,000 crore there was a need square a unique identifier - said. change... If we want to make our However, at the same time will be contributed by the made of three random words. Issues such as professional mark in the world we have to be prepared for it is very evident that the central government and to change the The what3words system is CEOs acting as promoters and world is now witnessing roughly the same amount will available in 36 languages, the world to leave its mark on us government's founders wielding undue and —KUMAR MANGALAM BIRLA growing nationalistic sen- come from outside investors. definition of including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, timent as well, Birla said. Telugu and Marathi. disproportionate clout also Aditya Birla Group Chairman The government had said that need to change, he added. this fund will help complete an ‘affordable' estimated 3.5 lakh units across housing the country. "After considering these ments, excluding NCLT pro- L&T Finance caveats, nearly 2.5 lakh jects. Of this, only those that Ramkumar No slowdown in automobile units...can avail relief from fall under the affordable or Holdings to raise the government's aid in the top mid categories - 2.5 lakh units 7 cities alone. However, since - can legitimately avail of the Rs 150 cr by data for projects under NPAs government's new provisions. Ramamoorthy named sector, claims traders body CAIT issuing bonds is not available, there could be "This can be further nar- a further dip in these num- rowed down when the nomi- PTI n NEW DELHI PTI n NEW DELHI bers," Anarock Chairman nated professionals from the Cognizant India CMD Anuj Puri said in a statement. real estate and banking fra- Traders body CAIT on L&T Finance Holdings on The seven cities include four ternity select the projects to be PTI n NEW DELHI Tuesday said there is no slow- Tuesday said the company metros as well as Bengaluru, given government aid. As of Ramamoorthy down in the domestic auto- will raise up to Rs 150 crore Hyderabad and Pune. now, 2.5 lakh units can at least US-based IT major Cognizant said India has mobile sector and the industry by issuing bonds on a private Puri hailed the move to cre- hope to be rescued under this on Tuesday said it has elevat- played a key role is making hue and cry only to placement basis. ate stressed asset fund but said provision. Only time will ed Ramkumar Ramamoorthy get a package from the gov- The committee of directors there was a need to change the reveal the final numbers," he as Chairman and Managing in Cognizant's ernment. of the company on September government's definition of added. Director of its India operations. growth story The auto industry has been 17 approved the offer and ‘affordable' housing. Anarock said there are a Ramamoorthy, who has from USD 2 attributing the sales down- issuance of up to 150,00,000 "As it stands today, the gov- total of 5.76 lakh units worked with the company for turn to several factors like cumulative compulsorily ernment labels a metro-based (launched in 2013 or before) over two decades, will report million to USD 16 high GST (Goods and Services redeemable non-convertible home as affordable if it admea- across budget segments that directly to Cognizant's billion in revenue Tax) rates, farm distress, stag- preference shares (CRPS) to sures 60 sq mt or less in car- are stuck in various stages of Executive Committee. nant wages and liquidity con- amount of up to Rs 150 crore pet area and is priced within non-completion in the top In an email to employees, ahead, Ramamoorthy will set straints. Citing an example of new demanded immediate action on a private placement basis, Rs 45 lakh. This price tag is far seven cities alone. These also Cognizant CEO Brian up a management committee "There is no slowdown in vehicle launches, he said com- from the government to ban L&T Finance Holdings said in too low in cities such as Delhi- include units falling under Humphries said and an operating committee the domestic automobile sec- panies have received huge these mega sales. a regulatory filing. NCR and Mumbai. Moreover, NPAs or NCLT. Ramamoorthy had played a for India. tor. They are saying this to get number of bookings, which do He claimed that such firms The bonds carry a coupon the price definition of mid- On Monday, real estate data leading role in developing "These committees will help a package from the govern- not reflect any slowdown in the are violating foreign direct rate of 7.95 per cent per annum segment homes is also not and analytic firm PropEquity many of the company's India- us further strengthen our ment," Confederation of All sector. investment (FDI) norms in the payable annually, it said. clear," he added. founder Samir Jasuja said Rs based portfolios. operations in the country, India Traders (CAIT) Talking about recent festival e-commerce sector. The date of allotment of the Anarock said a total of 4 90,000 crore fund would be These include areas like mar- proactively advance our agen- Secretary General Praveen sales announced by global e- "If the government does not bonds is September 20, 2019. lakh units in projects launched required for a total of 7.4 lakh keting and communications, da as we engage with the Khandelwal told reporters commerce firms like Amazon take action, we will approach Redemption of the bonds is in 2013 or before are stuck or units that fall under stressed market research and intelli- media and government, drive here. and Flipkart, Khandelwal the court," he said. set for January 20, 2023. delayed across various seg- category. gence, public affairs, and knowl- greater diversity and inclusion edge management, he said. throughout our organisation... Ramamoorthy - as the and work to accelerate Executive Director at Cognizant's topline growth," Cognizant India - had also he added. ONGC fined Rs 2.05 cr for green norm violation in Assam spearheaded work for Ramamoorthy said India Cognizant Foundation and has played a key role in PTI n GUWAHATI Tribunal (NGT), Principal Cognizant Outreach. Cognizant's growth story from Bench," said the order dated Pollution Control Board, Assam, is Before joining Cognizant, USD 2 million to USD 16 bil- The Pollution Control Board, September 5, 2019. he has worked with Tata lion in revenue. Assam has slapped a fine of Rs ONGC has been asked to constrained to inform you that you Consultancy Services. Prior to "It is both a privilege and an 2.05 crore on PSU firm Oil and deposit the money within one have nonchalantly violated the that, he was a lecturer at two honour to lead Cognizant's Natural Gas Corporation month of issuance of the order. provisions of law in force causing premier colleges in India and India operations to our next (ONGC) for allegedly violating When contacted, ONGC went on to officiate as the level of growth and innova- an order by the Supreme Court officials declined to make com- pollution to the environment Principal at one of them. tion, driven and causing pollution to the ments immediately. Terming its India operations by the dig- environment. Before taking the action, passed on February 22, 2017, the permissible limits in all as a 'jewel' and 'prized asset', ital The board's order was issued the Pollution Control Board, had directed all the effluent dis- cases, which indicate "your Humphries said the country is opportu- considering violation of envi- Assam (PCBA) had issued a charging units to install PETP failure in pollution control a hub of its global delivery, nity," he ronmental laws in six wells of show cause notice to the com- within three months, which measures", the order said. solutioning, and innovation. said. the state-owned energy behe- pany on June 28 this year and was by May 22, 2017. Though the penalty was for "We are fortunate to have moth in Assam. ONGC replied to it on July 18. "Thereby you have violated six wells, but the board many talented and engaged "Pollution Control Board, "Your reply to the show the aforementioned order of informed ONGC that the colleagues in India, more than Assam, is constrained to cause notice is not based on the the Supreme Court of India Regional Laboratory cum 2,00,000 in all, who excel at inform you that you have non- facts and findings of the inspec- pertaining to installation of pri- Office had reported there was serving our clients," he noted. chalantly violated the provi- tion carried out during July 6 mary effluent treatment plant," no mobile ETP for treatment of At the end of June 2019 sions of law in force causing to July 8, 2019 by engineers and operation without installing that there is seepage/leakage in the board told ONGC. the effluent of the waste pits in quarter, the company pollution to the environment. scientists deputed from Head any primary effluent treatment the waste pits of the wells. As per the "analysis report" eight wells. had said its global head- "Environmental compensa- Office cum Central Laboratory plant" (PETP) at the sites. Waste pits were full of effluent of samples collected during "You are directed to take nec- count stood at about tion fine amounting to Rs of this board," the order said. "During inspection by the and without having any treat- the inspection by the officials, essary measures for proper 288,200 people. 2,04,90,000 only has been It also said that the drilling officials of the board's Regional ment facility," PCBA said. it was found that parameters treatment of the effluent and Humphries assessed as per formula pro- operation of the six well units Laboratory cum Office, at It also mentioned that the such as "oil and grease and total arrange for reclamation of the said in the weeks vided by the National Green were "either completed or in Sivasagar, it has been observed Supreme Court, in its judgment suspended solids" are beyond completed drill sites," it added. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

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Bamboo handiworks take a lot of hardwork to complete. Bamboo artisans are a small, WEAVING THEIR DESTINY tightly-knit community of labourers who are forced to live in dingy bylanes of metropolises. The margin ONE BASKET AT A TIME they earn from selling the products after putting their blood and sweat into them is meagre. Though the government claims to be giving them bamboo at subsidised rates, there is more to it than meets the eye. Read on to find out how these artisans eke out a living, their grouse with the government and much more

K RAMYA SREE & SEELAM AROZIE Nampally, said, “The profits n HYDERABAD/VIJAYAWADA made by weaving baskets, mats and other items is not eonardo Da Vinci, even enough to even feed our once said ‘Art is children. The lack of literacy never neglected, it’s among the community and L abandoned’. That less exposure to the mar- resonates now like ket, only makes things never before worse for us.” regarding the condition of “A s w e d o n’t Hyderabad’s bamboo artisans. make enough Bamboo workers live a money to take care WORLD neglected life and are a com- of our monthly munity of migrants. In most expenses, even our BAMBOO households, women are the children, who are peeling off a it. But, the house is yet to be is auctioned to the societies main breadwinners. The skills supposed to be in DAY bamboo near handed over to them. (there are six such societies in are passed down generations school, end up helping Railway Officers’ “Though it has three months the city) at subsidised rates. with children aged under us in earning our daily Quarters compound since the new government has Therefore, the societies are three also working. With no bread,” she added. wall on the Gopalareddy formed, we are yet to take forced to purchase quality exposure to the market, they “While people with good Road, told this correspondent possession of our home,” said bamboo from private dealers. live a life devoid of sanitation exposure to the market earn that he was born at that very Satti Pandu’s wife, Grandhi The subsidised bamboos are and hygiene, lack clean drink- well by selling their products place and that his parents too Lakshmi priced at Rs 38, Rs 27 and Rs ing water and food. Earning a to big firms, we are neglected, worked there. Asked if he was Rokka Lakshmi, a basket 16 apiece. This apart, the soci- meagre Rs 1,200 to Rs 3,000 a as neither the government nor happy with his profession, he weaver, who sits close by said eties have to pay GST and month is not even enough for people help us. Since we are replied in the negative saying she was also expecting the VAT, he said alleging that the them to put food on the plate, not trained in any other work that bamboo is pricey and the government to sanction a bamboos auctioned at sub- let alone buy a house and we try to make ends meet income is not sufficient. house to her so that she can sidised rates are not worth send their kids to school. To with whatever we earn. We Echoing his words, spend the amount saved on using. Mr Rao added that add to it all, stinking lanes request the people not to bar- Grandhi Satti Pandu and his rent for other day-to-day when the societies com- and congested houses make gain as we don’t even gain Rs wife Lakshmi said they have expenses. Though the govern- plained against the forest matters worse for them. 10 from the item. But there been living in a rented house, ment provides subsidy to department the commissioner Seasons do little to dampen are times when we have to sell paying Rs 5,000 as rent each bamboo workers, it is alleged of industries promised to look their spirit though. Rain or the product at the manufac- month. “This is too much for that the forest department into the matter. shine, bamboo workers go turing price as we don’t want us to bear. Bamboo prices are supplies low-quality material Another blow for these Pilli Yesebu Rokka Lakshmi about their profession in the to ruin our work,” said anoth- going through the roof, mak- to them. workers is that there is no corner of the street. They er artisan in Nampally. ing our lives difficult. How Grandhi Nageswara Rao, common stock point for lift- make bamboo mats for your The situation is no different can we meet our daily expens- President of the Kanaka ing of bamboos. This forces windows and balconies to in Vijayawada, where about es and provide for education Durga Cane and Bamboo them to park their vehicles RAIN OR SHINE, BAMBOO WORKERS GO ABOUT THEIR PROFESSION IN help you stay cool in summer, 280 Medara families live in of our children with our mea- Workers’ Cooperative Society and unload their products on but they don’t keep one for Girpuram, Kothapeta, gre earnings?” asked Satti said that the forest depart- the road, thereby incurring THE CORNER OF THE STREET. THEY MAKE BAMBOO MATS FOR YOUR themselves as most of them Payakapuram, Kandrika, Pandu. ment auctions three categories the wrath of officials and the don’t have homes. Sitting right Rajarajeswaripeta, Ranigar- The couple said they had of bamboo — special, first police, Mr Rao demands a site WINDOWS AND BALCONIES TO HELP YOU STAY COOL IN SUMMER, beside the drain amidst the ithota, Ajit Singh Nagar, been sanctioned a house grade and second grade. He be allotted to these societies BUT THEY DON’T KEEP ONE FOR THEMSELVES AS MOST OF THEM stink at Nampally exhibition Chuttugunta and other sur- under the NTR Housing alleged that in each of these for setting up a common grounds is something they rounding in Vijayawada. Scheme during the previous categories the best variety is stock point from where bam- DON’T HAVE HOMES. SITTING RIGHT BESIDE THE DRAIN AMIDST THE have to live with every day. Thirty-nine-year-old Pilli TDP government and had set aside for private dealers boo can be lifted in a hassle- STINK AT NAMPALLY EXHIBITION GROUNDS IS SOMETHING THEY Sarita, a bamboo artisan at Yesebu, who starts his day by even paid Rs 1,00,000 towards and the low-quality bamboo free manner. HAVE TO LIVE WITH EVERY DAY.

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FILMMAKER S.S. When art meets marriage RAJAMOULI RECENTLY WENT TO The wedding season is near and the big fat Indian wedding is famous JAIPUR FOR HIS worldwide for being grand. Many couples turn to wedding planners SON’S WEDDING. THIS RAISED to showcase their best for their special day. Wedding planners met in QUESTIONS ABOUT the city to discuss the art and business side of great marriages WHETHER THERE ARE ANY GOOD DESTINATIONS FOR LUXURY WEDDINGS IN THE SOUTH.

he Hyderabad panelists included: Rakhi able luxury wedding desti- to prove that destination Edition of Kankariya, wedding planner nations like Mahabal- weddings can be affordable Intercontinental and academy head who ipuram, Ramoji Film City too. World of offers wedding management and Falaknuma Palace The second event was a T Wedding organ- as a curriculum; Farah, a among others. master class from celebrity ised by Inter wedding and event planner; South India is emerging stylist Eshaa Amiin, who is Continental, Chennai, was Mintu Sarna, a wedding as a one-stop destination one of the biggest names in held in the city on Saturday curator and Anand G. Nair, that offers both luxury and the styling world. She has at Ashiana Convention on general manager, Inter affordable venues. What is styled for many Bollywood Road No 1, Banjara Hills. Continental Chennai lacking however is market- actresses such as Karishma The event was moderated Mahabalipuram resort. ing, branding and public Kapoor, Jhanvi Kapoor, Lara by D. Ramchandram from Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli relations. Dutta and others. Solus media featured two recently went to Jaipur for India is a young nation Ms Amiin conducted her unique engagements. The his son Karthikeya’s wed- and about 60 per cent of its master class on bridal first event was about bring- ding to Pooja Prasad. This population or is under 35- styling for a limited group ing wedding professionals raised questions about years-old. Nearly 18 crore of brides to-be and the class on a single platform and the whether there are any good people of the 30 crore included everything from second one was a panel dis- destinations for luxury wed- youngsters in the South, tips on choosing the right cussion on ‘Affordable dings in the South. The dream of a destination wed- kind of lehengas or saari, to Luxury Destination panelists felt that the South ding, they observed. The make-up tips and tricks for Weddings in the South’. The is home to good and afford- event was held with an aim the best overall look. 10 celeb talks Vijayawada Wednesday September 18, 2019

RAJKUMMAR HAS SPOILED ME FOR LIFE: MADE IN CHINA DIRECTOR ade In China “Raj and I had many con- took Raj to meet his friends Dinesh Vijan presents director Mikhil versations to solidify the to understand the culture a Made In China in association Musale is space of Raghu Mehta’s world. little more. When I met him with Jio Studios. A Maddock M impressed with Next thing I know, I get a call close to the shoot, I saw a Films production, the film Rajkummar Rao’s from him telling me that he is completely different man, I also stars Mouni Roy, Boman dedication in Ahmedabad. He took a saw Raghu — nuanced even Irani, Paresh Rawal and towards a project, and says video camera and visited beyond my script. Right Gajraj Rao. the actor has spoiled him for many busy areas of through the film shoot too, Made in China tells the life. Ahmedabad from Lal he asked us to speak to him story of the Gujarati Made In China is Musale’s Darwaja to Gandhi market to and around him in Gujarati enteprenuer Raghu Mehta and first Hindi directorial. In Manek Chowk and also a few as much as possible so that he his jugaadu business journey. the film, Rajkummar essays places that lots of people develops an ongoing ease The film is being juxtaposed a small-time businessman don’t know about. He visited with the language and with the tag India ka Jugaad. It in Ahmedabad. For the these places completely under accent,” he added. is slated to release around role, the actor spent a the radar — going virtually In terms of physical Diwali this year. month in that city before unrecognisable,” added the appearance, Rajkummar Producer Dinesh Vijan the shoot, learned the lan- director. gained eight kgs. said: “I’m a strong believer guage and gained weight to Musale was impressed that “I really don’t know how he that certain energies gravitate get the part right. Rajkummar “spoke to local did it. And that too, in such a towards each other and that’s “When he signed on to store owners, young people short time span. That’s his how this film has been be part of the film, he was shopping in those areas and secret and that’s honestly the made... We are excited for the already thinking ahead also ate food from the local magic of a performer as audience to see the endearing and making mental notes places to sink his teeth into incredible as Raj. I think he chemistry between Raj and about what aspects he will the colloquialism and the cul- has spoiled me for life as this Boman, and the special part need to work on to ace his ture”. was my first Hindi film and I Gajraj and Paresh play in characterisation,” said “My co-writer Karan Vyas, was fortunate enough to work Raghu and Dr Vardi’s entre- Musale, who has grown a typical Gujarati, also joined with possibly the most collab- preneurial journey.” up in Ahmedabad. Raj for a few days and he orative artist,” Mikhil added. — IANS Rajkummar

JLO'S HUSTLERS GETS CARDI B SPILLS PLAN TO HAVE INDIA RELEASE DATE SECOND CHILD inger-actress Jennifer Lopez’s along with Jessica Elbaum, Elaine Hustlers will open in India on Goldsmith-Thomas, Lopez and Adam apper Cardi B has September 27. Directed by McKay, and is brought to India by PVR revealed her desire to have S Lorene Scafaria, the heist Pictures. a second child, but that thriller is based on a 2015 New Hustlers, budgeted at $20.7 million, has won’t be happening soon. York magazine article by already done business to the tune of R She confirmed that she Jessica Pressler. The film is about a group $37.7 million at the last count since its does want to expand her of strippers in New York City who begin release last weekend in the United family with rapper Offset. The 26- to drug stock traders and business hon- States, and has garnered good reviews. year-old “Bodak Yellow” rapper chos who visit their club, in order to steal The film currently hold an 88 per cent revealed over Instagram Live on their money. The story is set against the approval rating on the review aggrega- Monday her desire to have another backdrop of the 2008 recession. tor website Rotten Tomatoes, and the child. On the Live session, she also Along with Lopez, Hustlers, which pre- website’s consensus reads: “Led by a shared her plans for her music career, miered at Toronto International Film career-best performance from Jennifer reports aceshowbiz.com. Festival this year, also stars Constance Lopez, Hustlers is a uniquely empower- She said, “My plan is to take a couple Wu, Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Lili ing heist drama with depth and intelli- of months working on my album. And Reinhart, Lizzo and Cardi B. gence to match its striking visual right after I finish my album, I’m going The film is co-produced by Lopez appeal.” to rehearse for a tour. I’m already working on a tour deal. Point is that everything is going good.” Cardi added that she has already had three songs for the follow-up to her 2018 debut album Invasion of Privacy, but she’s “not sure about one of them”. “After my tour, I want to have a kid. I want to have another kid,” she said. Based on her planned timeline, Cardi’s second child is coming no sooner than next year. Cardi and Offset welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Kulture Kiari Cephys, in July 2018, after secretly tying the knot in their hotel room in September 2017.

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is early August release Guna 369 might not PURI JAGANNADH and have been a box-office THE FILM IS A COMMERCIAL A smash but ACTION ENTERTAINER SET IN Karthikeya’s year has just got better with REALISTIC SPACE. CHARMME's hot wheels the success of Nani-starrer Gang Leader, where he was seen in a part KARTHIKEYA GOT HOOKED fter their maiden collaboration with grey shades. Presently, shoot- TO THE SCREENPLAY THAT Mehbooba failed to light-up the box- ing for his home production 90 ML office last year, there was a lot riding PURI JAGANNADH AND with Sekhar Reddy Yerra, who assist- SREE CONCEIVED A on iSmart Shankar, their second ven- ed Chandra Mahesh in the past, the ture. Living up to the expectations, the CHARMME KAUR WILL BE BUSY actor has greenlit another film, The want 90 ML to hit the screens before they film performed phenomenally, grossing more COMPLETING THEIR NEXT Pioneer has exclusively learnt. Sree make anything official about it,” informed than Rs 70 crore and emerging as Ram will make his directorial debut with a source close to the development. Pothineni’s biggest money spinner till date. All PROJECT, ROMANTIC the project. Meanwhile, the filming of Hyderabad- the distributors who have purchased the film “The film is a commercial action set 90 ML is in the final leg. By October too have landed in heavy profits. No wonder, flaunted their brand new cars for a picture entertainer set in a realistic space. first week, the entire shoot will be director and producer duo, Puri Jagannadh together. Karthikeya got hooked to the screen- wrapped up, post which the unit will be and Charmme Kaur, are a happy bunch. After Up next, the duo is keen on wrapping up play that Sree conceived and he flying off to Europe to shoot a couple of throwing multiple parties to celebrate its suc- Romantic, featuring Akash, in the next cou- believes the film will help him con- numbers. Noted actor Ravi Kishan is play- cess post the release, they have now gifted ple of months. The film is 60 per cent over. solidate his market further and give ing Karthikeya’s bête noire, while the likes themselves brand new cars from the profits Once it is wrapped up, Puri will shift his atten- him an image makeover of sorts of Rao Ramesh, Ajay, Posani Krishna they’ve made from the July release. tion to Fighter with Vijay Deverakonda. He has after a film like 90 ML. The pre-pro- Murali, Praveen and Ali will be seen in While Puri, who is known for his luxurious already wrapped up penning the first half of duction is going on silently. The key supporting roles in the film. Newbie lifestyle, brought home a grey colored swanky the script and he will be visiting Bangkok makers are tight-lipped about the Neha Solanki is making her Tollywood Range Rover Vogue, Charmme is now the again to complete the second untitled project because they first debut as a leading lady. proud owner of BMW 7 Series car. Both have half.

SYE RAA… event postponed, again! he pre-release event of Nonetheless, makers did con- megastar Chiranjeevi- firm that the trailer will be starrer Sye Raa dropping on Wednesday. Rashmika Mandanna t Narasimha Reddy has With the event now set to been delayed further. take place on Sunday, it Instead of Wednesday, the remains to be seen whether event will now take place on Telangana Municipal as a village belle Sunday at LB Stadium, Administration and IT where Bunny resides. It’s a well- Hyderabad. According to the Minister K.T. Rama Rao will be etched part, which like Bunny’s, film’s Twitter handle Konidela gracing the function. He was fter playing drives the story from beat to Pro Company, weather forecast scheduled to attend small-town girl THE FILM DEALS WITH beat. It calls for a cracking for Wednesday played spoil- Wednesday’s event initially but in films like chemistry between the two of sport and the event had to be due to his other commitments, A Chalo, Geetha RED SANDERS them,” points out a source. rescheduled to Sunday. he conveyed it to the team that and Govindam , SMUGGLING AS ITS The still-untitled action- Earlier, the event was planned he wouldn’t be making it. Dear Comrade thriller will most likely be in Kurnool but with the district Pawan Kalyan and a host of Rashmika Mandanna CORE POINT AND A launched around Dasara next witnessing rainfalls, the loca- other mega heroes will be grac- will now be seen as a vil- MAJOR CHUNK OF month. Bunny might shoot it tion was shifted to Hyderabad. ing the pre-release event. lage belle in Sukumar’s for a schedule, before shiftingAla next with Allu Arjun. THE SHOOT WILL TAKE attention to Trivikram’s. Mythri Like is the case with the PLACE IN FORESTS Vaikunthapuramlo director’s earlier leading Movie Makers are producing ladies, Rashmika’s part smuggling as its core point and it, while Devi Sri Prasad has too has a vital impor- a major chunk of the shoot will already started recording tance in the context of take place in forests. “Rashmika’s music. VIJAY Deverakonda the narrative. The film character hails from a village is World Famous Lover deals with red sanders ashing in on the image he cuts across youth, the makers of Vijay Deverakonda’s next film with Malli Malli Idhi Raani Roju director Kr- THE FILM, anthi Madhav have titled the film as World Famous Lover. The announce- STARRING RAASHI Chenna's Commitment c ment was made on Tuesday by film’s production house Creative Commercials. KHANNA, After being shot in Kothagudem and Europe AISHWARYA earlier, the film has recently moved to Hyderabad. Sometime back an action episode RAJESH, to mirror society with Deverakonda was completed under the CATHERINE supervision of Kanal Kannan master and we now hear Kranthi is filming some scenes. TRESA AND fter his last Parichayam failed to woo Said to be an emotional love story, the film, IZABELLA the audience, filmmaker co-starring Raashi Khanna, Aishwarya Rajesh, A Lakshmikanth Chenna has recently Catherine Tresa and Izabella Leite, is a LEITE, IS A announced his next as Commitment. month away from a wrap-up. The first look Speaking to The Pioneer, he said right will be unveiled this Friday. The release MONTH AWAY nowadays audience wants film content in the date, though, hasn’t been declared by the FROM A mould of Arjun Reddy and RX 100 and his makers yet. Commitment is one such affair. “To pull the The film is an important one for WRAP-UP audience to theatres in this day and age Deverakonda to cement his position as the where content is just a swipe away from their next big thing. His earlier release, Dear smartphones, one need to make something Comrade, despite opening different and innovative. Commitment is on a grand note, failed to that something else,” he declared. sustain momentum as Guarded about revealing the film’s the days pro- plot line, the director who earlier made gressed. films like Hyderabad Nawabs and Ninna Nedu Repu said, “The word com- mitment is the most misused cutting across groups. Say if a girl bags a job and her employer asks her to work with com- mitment, there’s every chance for her to think that he’s expecting some sexual favours. The word carries a lot of weight as it can determine one’s career going up or down. The film will deal with people who are using it for both gen- uine and not-so genuine purposes. It

will be told in an entertaining way Lakshmikanth Chenna but the audience will carry some good out of it at the end.” Chenna is in plans to take the Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and some parts film to floors next month. The of Rayalaseema for around 50 days. The teas- movie is most likely to feature six er will create a storm of sorts,” he promised new actors. “We will be shooting and added that a couple of his friends are in Hyderabad, Karimnagar, producing the film. — NG VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 sport 12 India look to draw first blood After Dharamshala washout, Men in Blue search first home T20 win against Proteas stances, it was not a surprise PERFORMANCE IN TWENTY-20 CRICKET that Pant had a hit in the nets right after the team flew here Team (Rankings) P W L T N/R Success% from Dharamsala on Monday. India (4th) 118 73 41 1 3 63.55 Pressure will also be on leg-spinner Rahul Chahar and South Africa (3rd) 113 67 44 1 1 60.17 off-spinner Washington Ind v SA 13 8 5 - - 61.53 Sundar, both of whom have been picked ahead of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal Vikram Rathour speaks during press confrence ahead of 2nd T20 PTI HIGHEST INNINGS TOTALS for the second straight series. India 203-5 in 20 overs at Johannesburg 18-02-2018 With 20-odd games to go before the World Cup, the Fine line between fearless South Africa 219-4 in 20 overs at Johannesburg 30-03-2012 Indian team wants to boost its batting which will require LOWEST INNINGS TOTALS number 8, 9 and 10 to score and careless cricket: Rathour runs on a regular basis, some- PTI n MOHALI matches but it is not going to be India 92 in 17.2 overs at Cuttack 05-10-2015 thing which has never been a specific number. What they South Africa 116-9 in 20 overs at Durban 20-09-2007 India’s strength. he youngsters in the Indian meant was that you need to grab Will a deep batting line-up Tteam have got a clear mes- your opportunities when you get HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL SCORES compromise India’s ability to sage from the management — to them. They (youngsters) have wake wickets in the middle understand that there is a fine played so much of cricket. They India 106 Rohit Sharma at Dharamshala 02-10-2015 overs? Only time will tell. line between “fearless cricket and have come though after doing so South Africa 78 Colin Ingram at Johannesburg 30-03-2012 It is also an important careless cricket”, new batting well. I don’t think it is a massive series for Shreyas Iyer and coach Vikram Rathour said on issue. The team will be backing BEST BOWLING PERFORMANCES Manish Pandey, who have been Tuesday. them fully.” brought back into the side to The message conveyed was Elaborating more on the India 5-24 Bhuvneshwar at Johannesburg 18-02-2018 solidify the middle order. directed mainly at the likes of expectations from Pant, Rathour South Africa 3-12 Albie Morkel at Cuttack 05-10-2015 The game will also be an youngsters like Pant, who have said “We want him to play all his opportunity for Shikhar been often been criticised for his shots. That is what makes him FAISEL FEATURES Dhawan to play a substantial reckless choice of shots. special, he is an impact player knock, having endured a lean “At times, we over empha- but at the same time you can’t be PTI n MOHALI debut back in February 2017. tour of the West Indies by his sise on technique. It is more careless.” Not a single ball was standards. about the mindset at this level, Shreyas Iyer and Manish ishabh Pant’s form would bowled in the series-opener but It a ground he is fond of, getting your gameplan right. As Pandey have made a comeback be an important sub- there was enough happening having scored a memorable far as Rishabh is concerned, he in the middle-order and Rahour Rplot when India look to on the sidelines and most of it 187 on his Test debut and more is a phenomenal player, he just is expecting them to seize their seize the advantage against was focussed on Pant. recently a 143 in the ODI needs to sort out his gameplan, opportunities. But could they South Africa in the second T20 In a chat with the host against Australia in March needs to bring in a little bit of solve India's middle-order mud- International here on broadcaster, the message for this year, albeit in a losing discipline in his cricket,” said dle? Wednesday after a washout in Pant from the team manage- cause. Rathour on “Those two are very fine Dharamsala effectively made ment was loud and clear: he On the other hand, it will “All the young players need cricketers who have done real- the series a two-match affair. can’t repeatedly throw his wick- be an uphill task for South to understand that there is a fine ly well in domestic cricket. The T20 World Cup is et away and if he does “there Africa to beat this Indian side, line between fearless cricket Shreyas has got a good start (in more than 12 months away but will be a rap on the knuckles”. which has been on a roll for and careless cricket. What the ODIs against the West Indies). India captain Virat Kohli has “We’ll let him be but at most part. team management is asking Manish has done well in the past already detailed his plans and times when you see a shot, like Time in the middle for a from them is fearless cricket, and made a comeback after expectations from the young- the first ball dismissal in team in transition would have having clear gameplans and performing consistently in sters in the side. Trinidad (during the tour of been valuable but rain robbed playing with intent but at the domestic cricket. I am confident The skipper did not expect West Indies), if he repeats that, the Proteas of that opportuni- same time, you can't be careless. they will come good, they just to get a bagful of opportunities then he will be told. There will ty in Dharamsala. I am sure they are smart enough need to be more consistent.” when he arrived on the inter- be a rap on the knuckles, tal- The Kagiso Rabada-led to understand that.” India have begun their national scene and believes ent or no talent,” said head attack would have to bowl The former selector was preparations for the T20 World the current crop of youngsters coach Ravi Shastri ahead of the really well to contain the reacting to comments from Cup in Australia next year and also need to make it count in series-opener. Indian batsmen especially skipper Virat Kohli, who recent- there is a significant shift in the the limited time they are going With Kohli still very much skipper Kohli, who played one ly said that a youngster should way they will approach their bat- to get. open to having Mahendra of his best knocks against not expect more than five ting in the shortest format. One of them is 21-year-old Singh Dhoni back on board, Australia in March 2016, the opportunities at the highest Kohli wants the team to bat Rishabh Pant, who can’t be pressure is mounting on Pant last T20 played here, to take level. deep, increasing the expectations bracketed as a “youngster” to do justice to his rich talent. India to the World T20 semi- “They (Kohli and head from spin all-rounders Krunal Ravindra Jadeja bowls during India’s nets session ahead of 2nd T20 at PCA Stadium in Mohali on Tuesday PTI anymore having made his Considering the circum- finals. coach Ravi Shastri) have said five Pandya and Washington Sundar. Senior players inspire & motivate Double-edged sword PTI n MOHALI why that would change without us to get better them being here. ewly-appointed South African ‘Even they in their career have he experience of playing with the Haryana NT20 captain Quinton de Kock had to do the same thing we are TSteelers has been marvellous. This is my first Pro on Tuesday said the additional doing. So we will take it as it Kabaddi League and I couldn’t have asked for a bet- responsibility could be a double- comes. In the leadership group in ter team to start my PKL career with. The manage- edged sword but he is not thinking the team we have had a chat (on Rohit Sharma in a file picture PTI ment is fantastic. Everyone is supportive and moti- too much about it. grooming the youngsters). It is vates one another to perform to the best of their abil- De Kock is one of the senior under control so far but we are still ities. All players are aware of their responsibilities and players in this new-look team and learning as part of a young leader- each of them execute their plans, therefore there's not has been handed captaincy in the ship group.” Too good to ignore much of pressure on the players. absence of Faf du Plessis as the De Kock said some youngsters I was a bit nervous at the start of the league and management is looking to groom could get a longer rope while some PTI n MOHALI therefore I hesitated to carry out my game freely on him ahead of the T20 World Cup may not. a few occasions, but, as I kept playing matches, I kept next year. “I not going to put a number on ewly appointed India batting coach Vikram getting better and better. I kept honing my skills with “Not too concerned to be hon- it. For some it could be one, for NRahtour feels Rohit Sharma is “too good a play- each match and now I feel very confident every time est. It is a new stepping stone in my some it could be 10, so can’t really er” to not be playing in all three formats and backed I step on the mat. I have realised that if I follow what- career, gives me extra responsibil- say.” him to do well as a Test opener in all conditions. ever the coach and captain tell me to do, I will always ity. Not sure if it would affect me It has effectively become a two- Rohit is one of the greats of white-ball cricket but perform for my team. negatively or positively” said the match series with the series open- has had a start-stop Test career. He has been given Vikash Kandola and I discuss before every wicket-keeper batsman ahead of the er in Dharamasala being washed another opportunity in the five-day format, this time match about the skills I should work on. We talk about second T20 against India here on out. as an opener in the upcoming series against South where I should attack to pick up points for the team. Wednesday. “It is a bit of a negative,” said de Africa. Vikash tells me just before I start my raid on the mat Asked if he is prepared to play Kock. “He is too good a player to not be playing in any — when I should attack and when I should carry out the mentor's role in the team, like "We would like to have played game. That is what is everyone is thinking. He has an empty raid. Haryana Steelers’ coach Rakesh du Plessis and Ab de Villiers played three games against the Indian done so well in white-ball cricket as an opener so there Kumar has taught me a very important skill this sea- when he burst on to the scene, de team. Leading into the World Cup, is no reason why he can’t succeed as a Test opener son. He has told me that an immediate reaction is Kock said: “I think they (Faf and to lose out on a game in different provided he gets enough opportunities,” Rathour said imperative for success in kabaddi. The coach has large- ABD) gave me lots of room to play conditions, it is not ideal but it is ahead of the second T20 against South Africa here ly focused on immediate reaction and escape skills this the way I wanted to. I don’t see it Quinton De Kock and Kagiso Rabada during practice session PTI what it is.” on Monday adding that, “If he comes good, he will season. Rakesh is very shrewd when it comes to tac- be a huge asset for the team.” tics and I have been very lucky to train under him in Rohit will be getting the opportunity to open in PKL-7. Being a young player, I wasn't sure that I would Tests at home but Rathour said the stylish batsman get a chance to play. But I knew that if I get a chance has it in him to succeed overseas also. then I would definitely make the most of it. I am very “At the moment, I am not too sure what the play- pleased with the fact that I have been able to grab my Vinesh to fight for Bronze ing eleven for the first Test will be but if Rohit does opportunities and be one of the best raiders of Haryana well and is opening, why not,” he said, when asked Steelers this season. about the possibility of him opening on overseas tours. I really enjoy playing with established players like tive defeat for Vinesh against In another Olympic cat- Vikash Kandola, Dharmaraj Cheralathan and the Japanese this season after egory, Seema Bisla (50kg) lost Prashanth Kumar Rai. Dharmaraj has a fantastic losing to the two-time world her pre-quarterfinal 2-9 to knowledge of match situations. His experience has champion at the Asian three-time Olympic medallist Paddlers remain in been invaluable for the team. He knows how the team Championship in China. Mariya Stadnik. should react to every situation and keep improving. Vinesh has CWG and Like Vinesh, she too If Haryana is behind in the scoreline in a certain match, Asian Games titles but is yet remained in hunt for bronze then Dharmaraj knows how the side can make a come- to win a medal at the Worlds. and Olympic qualification champions division back in the match. The senior players make the strat- “Japan is a wrestling as Stadnik reached the final. PTI n YOGYAKARTA the next championships egy for the team, but now I am starting to understand powerhouse. It takes some “It’s not that Mariya was (INDONESIA) in 2021. India will play how a team should work out plans before a match. time to attack these girls. It’s more powerful than me. She Hong Kong on The Pro Kabaddi League is a great platform for about one technique, one is more experienced than he Indian men’s team Wednesday in the match youngsters to showcase their skills. The players can move one point that changes me. I have just competed in Tbeat Singapore 3-0 in for fifth position. test their skills against the best players from around the bout. I tried, it did not 5-6 competitions in 50kg. I the 5-8 classification “This is an achieve- the world. The level of competition is very high and happen and she succeeded,” am learning and will get bet- match in the ITTF Asian ment in itself,” said therefore if a youngster performs in this competition Vinesh told PTI after her ter,” said Seema. Table Tennis Sharath Kamal, who then he can certainly gain a lot of con- bout. In the non-Olympic cat- Championships to played an important role fidence for the rest of his kabaddi Vinesh Phogat in a file picture Vinesh said Mukaida was egories, Komal Gole was too remain in the champions in India’s 3-0 win over career. At the moment, I am looking no different from the Asian defensive against Turkey’s division of the conti- Singapore. to maintain my fitness and practice PTI n NUR-SULTAN the World Wrestling She will now have to Championship though she Beste Altug and lost her 72kg nental event here on Sathiyan beat Poh regularly. And going forward, I want (KAZAKHSTAN) Championship here on beat three wrestlers in the and her coach Woller Akos Qualification bout 1-4 while Tuesday. Shao Feng Ethan in to represent the Indian kabaddi Tuesday. repechage- Yuliia had plotted the fall of the for- Lalita was outplayed 3-10 India lost to Japan 1- straight games (11-5, 11- team. Playing and achieving inesh Phogat was pushed Mukaida later reached Khavaldzhy Blahinya from midable Japanese. by Mongolia's Bolortuya Bat 3 in the quarterfinal on 5, 13-11). But Sharath great heights for my country is Vout of the title race by the final to help Vinesh stay Ukraine, world number one “It happens. But Ochir in 55kg. Monday but ensured that needed to dig deep into the ultimate dream for me. reigning champion Mayu in the medal hunt as well as Sarah Ann Hildebrandt and Mukaida is not the only tar- Both Lalita and Komal it will finish in the top six his vast experience to (The writer (VINAY) Mukaida of Japan but one of Tokyo Olympics qualifica- then Maria Prevolaraki from get for me. We focus on all are now out of the champi- of the tournament with beat Pang Yew En Koen plays for Haryana Steelers India’s biggest hopes tion. Two victories will Greece to win her first wrestlers. Everyone is tough onship since Bolortuya and the win over Singapore 7-11, 13-11, 9-11, 11-9, in Pro Kabaddi Leauge remained in bronze medal ensure her place in Tokyo Worlds medal. in 53kg. It’s not over yet,” said Altug later lost their quarter- on Tuesday. India will 11-3 and put India 2-0 season 7) hunt in the 53kg category at Olympics. It was second consecu- Vinesh, finals. thus gain direct entry in ahead.