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VOLUME 11, ISSUE 82 | www.orissapost.com BHUBANESWAR | TUESDAY, JUNE 22 | 2021 12 PAGES | `5.00 TPR drops below 5% since April 2 in state

POST NEWS NETWORK ure has been achieved since April 2. the TPR has been registered at 10.45%. would be at least double. The state However, in some districts the situ- The state-wide lockdown, which has reported 43 deaths Monday as per a Bhubaneswar, June 21: Odisha’s ation continues to remain alarming been extended till June 30, is still in tweet of the Health and Family Welfare daily test positivity rate (TPR) for with TPR between June 14 and 20 being force in all the 30 districts. However, department. The fresh fatalities took Covid-19 decreased to below five per cent more than 10 per cent. Among the dis- guidelines have been relaxed in 17 dis- the total tally in Odisha to 3,633. Monday for the first time in 80 days. The tricts are Bhadrak, Balasore, Khurda, tricts due to their low TPRs. With the addition of 3,031 new state reported 3,021 new Covid-19 cases Jajpur and Nuapada. In Bhadrak, the June has been the most devastating Covid-19 cases the active caseload in from 61,000 samples tested in the last weekly TPR was 15.66 per cent followed for Odisha with the state reporting 842 Odisha now stands at 36,633. Khurda 24 hours with a test positivity rate of by Balasore (14.86%), Jajpur (14.44%) and Covid-19 deaths officially. However, district with 381 new cases topped 4.96 per cent, the first time such a fig- Khurda (10.07%). In Nuapada district, by unofficial estimates, the numbers the list of new infections. Odisha logs over 1 crore vax jabs IRREGULAR by MANJUL POST NEWS NETWORK Record 69L get Bhubaneswar, June 21: Covid vaccine Odisha achieved Monday the distinction of adminis- NEW DELHI: More than 69 tering more than one crore lakh vaccine doses were Covid-19 vaccine jabs. The administered across India till vaccination drive in the Monday evening on the first state started January 16 day of the revised guidelines along with the rest of India. for Covid-19 vaccination Odisha Chief Minister coming into effect, the Union Health Ministry said. It is the Naveen Patnaik expressed highest number of doses happiness on achieving such administered in a day since a milestone. “Achieving a the vaccination drive started significant milestone in January 16. India’s cumula- #COVID19 vaccination, tive Covid-19 vaccination Rising food and fuel prices are part of #Odisha has administered coverage is now nearly 28.7 greater plan. Soon we will have 1 crore vaccine doses in- crore. “Central Government a leaner and healthier India. cluding vaccination of our is beginning the ‘Free frontline warriors. Vaccination for All cam- Commend the commitment paign’ for every Indian from of our healthcare workers today. The biggest benefici- Top LeT militant, 2 in ensuring a swift inocu- ary of this phase of India’s lation process to save lives,” vaccination drive shall be others killed in J&K Patnaik tweeted. the poor, the middle class and the youth of the country. STRETCHING THEIR SINEWS: Children pose Monday in various yoga postures at the Khatbin Sahi locality in Cuttack on the occasion of International Yoga Day OP PHOTO As per the data available SRINAGAR: One of the most wanted in the CoWIN portal, All of us should pledge to get militants, Mudasir Pandit and a 1,01,29,105 persons have been ourselves vaccinated. Pakistani ultra were among three inoculated till Monday Together we will defeat Covid-19,” Prime Minister terrorists killed in an overnight en- OPTIONAL EXAM evening. While 82,91,032 peo- Narendra Modi said. P9 counter with security forces in Sopore ple have received the first area of Baramulla district in Jammu DATES DECLARED dose, the remaining 18,38,073 (7,56,645), Balasore (5,59,724), and Kashmir, police said Monday. Appraisal mode have been fully vaccinated. Sundargarh (5,30,566). In all “Top LeT #terrorist Mudasir Pandit PRESS TRUST OF INDIA A total of 21,46,106 peo- the other districts, the figure who was involved in #killing of 03 ple in the age group of 18-44 is less than five lakh. policemen, 02 councillors & 02 civil- New Delhi, June 21: The CBSE and years have received the Meanwhile, on the first ians recently and other several #ter- CISCE boards have told the Supreme Covid-19 shots till now. In the day of free vaccination, ror crimes got killed in Sopore #en- Court that Class XII board examina- 45-60 age group 33,69,285 per- Odisha administered 3.32 counter (sic),” the IGP tweeted. tion results would be declared by July worries students sons have got the injection lakh doses to beneficiaries. The encounter started Sunday night 31 and the students, desirous of tak- while 27,73,587 beneficiar- The state government had set and continued till the wee hours ing up the board examination phys- SC asks CBSE and CISCE boards to clear doubts regarding evaluation method ies aged above 60 years have a target of three lakh or of Monday. ically of CBSE can do so from August also got the jabs. more vaccination Monday 15 to September 15, subject to the pan- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA n Both boards informed the two boards, various parents’ associa- Khurda district has ad- and it easily managed to demic situation improving. The CISCE tions and students flagged several con- ministered 14,14,649 doses, achieve the goal. “The target SC that dispute resolution MARKET WATCH said its students can take improvement New Delhi, June 21: The Supreme cerns with regard to the CBSE and the highest among all dis- is to increase the pace of examinations which may commence Court asked Monday both the CBSE panel has been set up ICSE schemes for evaluation for Class tricts. It is followed by vaccination so that more from September 1, subject to the sit- and CICSE to respond by Tuesday to n Students concerned as many XII results. They said many clauses Ganjam (9,52,561), Cuttack people benefit,” said a source. INDEX VARIATION uation remaining conducive. the concerns raised by some students are arbitrary and would be detrimen- “I further say that regarding the and parents on the schemes of both clauses are arbitrary for tal to future prospects of the students. SENSEX 52574.46 230.01 date before which the optional ex- the boards formulated to evaluate evaluation of Class-XII results A special bench of Justices AM amination for the candidates who Class XII students, whose examinations Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari BOURSES NIFTY 15746.50 63.10 16 prisoners set are not satisfied with their assess- were cancelled due to the Covid-19 in this examination will be treated as said that it will hear Tuesday the re- DOLLAR 74.46 `0.20 ment with the policy, the examina- pandemic. final for those who opt to take this ex- sponse of counsels for CBSE and CICSE. tions for such candidates shall be The move came after the Supreme amination,” the CBSE said in its af- At the outset, senior advocate Vikas EURO 88.46 `0.57 conducted any time between August Court was told by both CBSE and for early freedom CURRENCY fidavit filed in the top court. It said that Singh, appearing for intervener UP 15, 2021 to September 15, 2021, sub- CICSE that they have amended their as per the scheme the results for Class Parents Association, Lucknow, said GOLD `47,074 `346 ject to conducive situation,” said respective evaluation schemes to assess XII board examination 2021 shall be that option to students for external ex- POST NEWS NETWORK Among those to be SILVER `67,735 `137 the affidavit filed by Sanyam Class XII students and incorporated a declared by July 31, 2021. amination as given in the CBSE’s released, 3 are currently BULLION Bhardwaj, controller of examina- dispute resolution mechanism for can- Similarly, CISCE also filed an affi- scheme will be ‘a premium’ for those Bhubaneswar, June 21: lodged in a prison at tions in CBSE. didates who have any objections. davit in the top court saying that it has students who could not do well in in- The Odisha government Visakhapatnam The CISCE in its affidavit said, The CBSE said it has incorporated complied with the direction and ternal assessment. Monday ordered the release WEATHER “The CISCE will endeavour to hold the a clause which said that the dispute amended its assessment scheme for “This option should be given at the of 16 prisoners before com- Some of the prisoners have improvement examinations as expe- with regard to computation of re- Class XII students. The CISCE said that initial stage to both student and school pletion of their prison terms been given early release BHUB CTK due to good conduct ditiously as possible after the decla- sults will be referred to a Committee in the event of a student having ob- to opt for either external examination under the policy for pre- MAX 35.0° 36.0° ration of the results. Subject to the sit- constituted by the board. jection(s) regarding computation of or internal assessment. If any school mature release of convicts. The final list of prisoners to uation remaining conducive and “Examination will be conducted marks in the result; she/he may make or student does not want to opt for in- The government took the be provided amnesty is TEMP MIN 25.2° 26.0° Forecast stable and declaration of results in a by the board only in the main subjects a written application to the school ternal assessment then a date may be decision to release the con- approved by the Governor Humidity 88% 92% timely fashion, the improvement ex- as and when conditions are conducive concerned, stating the objection in fixed for external examination in mid victs on the basis of rec- Generally Rainfall Nil 13.4mm aminations should commence before for holding the examinations. However, detail along with reasons thereof. of July or any date found conducive for ommendations by the Visakhapatnam jail a few cloudy sky September 1, 2021.” the marks obtained by a candidate However, after the submissions of the holding of examination,” Singh said. Sentence Review Committee. years back. Some of these prisoners The members of the were recommended for re- Sentence Review Committee lease due to their good con- are the Principal Secretary duct. In some cases, the pris- of the Odisha Home de- An Olympics hugely different from others oners themselves had applied partment who is the chair- for early release promising man of the panel. The oth- to maintain good conduct. ers are Principal Secretary Among the 16 whose re- of the Law Department, GAMES VILLAGE LOOKS MORE LIKE A COVID-19 ISOLATION CENTRE WITH VIRUS CLINIC AND ISOLATION ROOMS lease has been recom- District & Sessions Judge, mended, two each are from Khurda, Director of Health AGENCIES A view of one of the recreational halls is just another example of how we are the Baripada and Balasore Services or his nominee not in the Tokyo Olympics village with all stringently managing matters about Only 10,000 fans prisons. One person each below the rank of joint di- Tokyo, June 21: The organisers of Covid-19 protocols in place possible Covid infections,” he told re- will be set free from the pris- rector and ADG Crime Tokyo Olympics threw open the doors porters. Other measures include re- allowed in stadia ons in Choudwar, Banapur, Branch and DG Prisons. of the Games Village to the media duced seating for diners, plexiglass TOKYO: Tokyo Olympics organisers will Sambalpur, Dhenkanal, The committee after re- Sunday, showcasing virus upgrades shields between gym equipment, and allow local fans to attend when the Puri, Koraput, Bolangir, ceiving requests from the including a fever clinic. The move a kit of hand sanitisers and soap to Games open in just over a month, organ- Kotpad and the Open Air prisoners or recommenda- came with just over a month left for be handed to village residents. ising committee officials and the IOC Ashram at Jamujhari. tions from jail authorities the Games to begin. Opening in just over a fortnight, said Monday. Organisers set a limit of 50 Three convicts from also took suggestions from Organisers are in the home stretch the village will be particularly im- per cent of capacity up to a maximum of Srikakulam in Andhra local police officials on of preparations before the July 23 portant for athletes because they are 10,000 fans for all Olympic venues. Fans Pradesh who have been whether the convicts can opening ceremony. They are trying to barred from going anywhere else ex- from abroad have been banned several serving their terms in a be freed. After going through y build confidence that the mega-event cept training and competition ven- months ago. Officials said local fans will prison in Visakhapatnam all the applications and sug- be under strict rules. They will not be

will be safe for athletes and the ues. Under strict virus rules, athletes will also walk free. They gestions, the panel finally

k y m allowed to cheer, must wear masks, and c Japanese public. They unveiled Sunday will be tested daily during competition, are being told to go straight home after- were convicted by a court recommended the names of the dedicated virus clinic in the vil- And there will be no partying, officials wards. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, in a case registered at the the 16 to be released and lage, warned that drinking in groups main medical facility, will be used to there is suspicion of being infected... warned. “When you drink alcohol, who has favoured allowing fans, said Paralakhemundi police sta- sent their names to the law would be prohibited and said a mixed test and isolate people suspected of we should be able to properly isolate in principle, you are requested to before the official announcement that he tion. The three were trans- department which for- zone for guests had been scrapped. virus infection or considered close this person,” said Takashi Kitajima, drink alone and not in the company would bar fans if conditions change. ferred from the prison in warded those to the The fever clinic, separate from the contacts of those who test positive. “If general manager for the village. “This of others,” said Kitajima. Paralakhemundi to Governor for final approval. P2 I HAVE HAD ONE NOSE JOB RAJA KUMARI’S LATEST TRACK TUESDAY | JUNE 22 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR DONE: KHLOE KARDASHIAN FOCUSES ON GENDER EQUALITY American reality TV star Khloe Kardashian has Indian-American rapper Raja Kumari opened up about going under the knife, saying released her latest track The Rani Cypher that she has had a nose job once. During part two Monday, to mark World Music Day. The of the Keeping Up With The Kardashians reunion, track highlights its theme of woman power

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k y m leisure she has heard the most about herself. MC, Siri and Meba Ofilia. c FORTUNE FORECAST SHILPA’S TIPS Akshay teams up Antara on cloud nine with Suniel’s son FOR COVID MUMBAI: Actor Akshay Kumar is all set to star ARIES with Suniel Shetty’s son Ahan Shetty in a new You may take a holiday project by producer Sajid Nadiadwala. today to be with your fami- Ahan already has Tadap coming up, with ly, and perhaps go to meet Nadiadwala credited as one your relatives who live nearby. It will RECOVERY of the producers of the make your kith and kin very happy. They film. The Milan Luthria will be surprised and Ganesha gives you the thumbs-up. MUMBAI: Actress and yoga directorial casts Ahan enthusiast Shilpa Shetty opposite Tara Sutaria Kundra took to social and is a remake of TAURUS media on the the 2018 Telugu hit The planets are not well dis- International Yoga RX 100. posed towards you today, Day Monday to sug- And now, the pro- fears Ganesha. There are gest an asana that ducer has signed him strong chances of crossing swords with someone, getting into a serious personal- helps early re- for a new project with ity clash. Not good is come out of it. You covery from Akshay Kumar. The proj- may simply end in alienating those who Covid-19. ect is currently at a planning are otherwise well disposed towards you. Shilpa shared a stage, and details will be announced soon. Later in the ady the situation will ease video on Instagram where “The entire team is rooting for this action out. Do not, ion the evening, miss out on a chance of dining out with friends and she is seen performing the power-pack of actors, which has Akshay and family members. Bhramari Pranayama. Ahan together for the first time,” said a source. “BREATHE... it’s THE most Akshay and Suniel have been great friends POST NEWS NETWORK such as Suresh Wadkar, Sudha important function that the body per- for a long time and have done quite a few hit films Raghunathan and Raghu Dixit, GEMINI forms. Breathing right helps provide oxy- together including Mohra, Hera Pheri, Awara BHUBANESWAR: Mumbai-based and new media favorites like It is the time to indulge in gen to the organs to perform all the crucial Paagal Deewana and Dhadkan. IANS media team New Emerging World Yashraj Mukhate, Nandy Sisters luxury and entertainment. processes, from cognition to digestion to of Journalism (NEWJ) has brought and Asees Kaur. Each of them of- You will pay more attention strengthening the immune system. So on together singers from different re- fered a unique glimpse into their to household matters and tend to your children's needs. You will be concerned World Yoga Day, let’s start by practicing the gions under its campaign Rhythm world and narrated how music about your diet and other health matters Bhramari Pranayama,” she wrote. and Raga letting singers speak can capture hearts beyond lan- in the evening, however, these worries are Sharing the health benefits of the asana, the their heart out on World Music guages and regions. only of a temporary nature, says Ganesha. actress informed, “It helps generate up to 15 per Day. Odia playback singer Antara Antara who is on cloud nine cent more nitric oxide through the vibrations Chakraborthy, a household name after watching the video, says “It of the humming sound, Aum. This in turn in the state for her soulful recitals, is an honour for me to represent my CANCER helps early recovery and healing from Covid-19. has represented Odisha in the video state in the video where legendary You will be ready to under- Spare a few minutes to focus on your breathing and spoken about what music musicians like Suresh Wadkar and stand the meaning of life. You will get new responsi- today with the Bhramari Pranayama. It relaxes means to her. YouTube sensations Nandy sisters bilities in your job or business, which the mind and lowers stress, while improving con- Apart from Antara, the video talked about the significance of means a promotion and pay hike. You centration and alleviating anxiety.” IANS has featured legendary musicians music in their lives.” may take an instinctive decision, which you may repent later. Take a calculated and thoughtful step, says Ganesha. Artistes’ federation demands LEO You will spend time with your friends. You will be Kalki Koechlin approval of indoor shooting helpful to your friends and colleagues. You will work hard according to your capability today. You will experi- ence the satisfaction of a job well done at misses surfing the end of the day, says Ganesha. VIRGO Luck will be in your favour as, Ganesha says, nothing MUMBAI: Actress will go wrong today, and Actress Kalki Sobhita Dhulipala you will succeed at anything you attempt Koechlin misses surf- shared that she wants to to do. In certain cases, even without ing. The actress made the go surfing, too. expecting anything, good results will be confession with her “I’ve wanted to do this for- forthcoming. Bend your back if you must, Instagram picture posted ever! So good,” Sobhita wrote. as being adaptable and flexible will get you a lot of goodwill from others. Monday where she is seen surf- Kalki will next be seen in POST NEWS NETWORK The government allowed private ing in a bright orange t-shirt Goldfish, also featuring actors companies to work with minimal paired with a black bikini bot- Neena Gupta and Rajit Kapur. BHUBANESWAR: Several artistes workforce but the same was not ap- LIBRA tom. The film is about Anamika and technicians who work in tele- plicable for the entertainment in- Ganesha says that those of “March 2021. I miss that feel- (played by Kalki), who returns vision, films and other similar dustry, lamented film and TV pro- you who are working inde- ing,” she wrote as caption. home to her estranged mother mediums Monday demanded before ducer Sridhar Martha. pendently or have their own Actor Hrithik Roshan Sadhana (Neena Gupta) the government to allow them start Actor Rabi Mishra said the business may have a good day in financial was amazed by Kalki’s because she is suffering shooting indoors from July 1, to artistes should be allowed to work matters today. Those of you who are work- ing professionals will find that your higher surfing skills and from the onset of de- earn their livelihood. Under the indoors with performers not ex- officials will be very happy with you and wrote, ‘So cool.’ mentia. IANS banner of Odisha Artiste’s Voice, ceeding 25 people. your abilities will be praised. Whether you they threatened to hit the street if “We had written a letter to the gov- are independently working or working their demands were not met. ernment on several occasions but it under someone today is your day. The members said that thou- is yet to be heeded. We are now sands of artistes are struggling to preparing to come out on the street SCORPIO meet ends after the imposition of if the demands are not conceded,” lockdown May 16. threatened actress Bidusmita Mishra. The income, which you had written off as bad-debts may be recovered unex- pectedly in business, foresees Ganesha. Home and office, both demand your SUDOKU attention equally. And you are just happy To solve the Sudoku puzzle, fill in the boxes in such a that you are able to manage both the PEANUTS post manner that every row, column and 3x3 box contains places gracefully. CROSSWORD the digits 1 to 9, without repeating any.

SAGITTARIUS You are on a creative high today. You may be painting or sketching during the first half of the day. You may even find time to go through your past possessions and treasure. And during the later half of the day, you may be busy in giving your cosy corner and home a new look, a makeover. A pleasant day in store for you, says Ganesha.

CAPRICORN You don't experience mood swings everyday. In fact, it is a rarity that you through tantrums. But, today it is one of those CALVIN AND HOBBES rare days. You will get irritated by the smallest of things and feel very dis- turbed. This will not last for long though. By the end of the day, you will feel ener- getic and be the first one to take any risks, says Ganesha. You'll have a person- ality that others wish to have. SOLUTIONS

AQUARIUS Normally, it is you who dele- gates and call the shots, but today situation will be dif- ferent. You will be overloaded with work and nobody will be able to share it with you. But, don't get disappointed, as your hard work will be paid off very well, assure Ganesha. You commitment and performance will motivate others to put their best foot forward. BREVITY CROSSWORD PISCES Your competitors will find it tough to maintain their foot-

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hammer out solutions to long simmering SUDOKU discords, says Ganesha. CHECK FOR SOLUTIONS OF THE PUZZLES TOMORROW COVID-19 TRACKER P3 FOR LORD’S TUESDAY | JUNE 22 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR BATHING RITUAL INFECTED RECOVERED DEAD Darzi servitors mend an World 17,93,69,956 16,39,54,265 38,84,375 appliqué to be used at the Snana Mandap ahead of India 2,99,35,221 2,88,44,199 3,88,135 the Debasnana Purnima in Odisha 8,80,533 8,44,801 3,633

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k y m c Spl unit soon for better SDG score 3rd wave to be less infectious, THE PROJECT MONITORING UNIT WILL BE SET UP IN PLANNING & CONVERGENCE DEPARTMENT says Public Health director POST NEWS NETWORK sal health assurance scheme, rural housing, urban housing, State Food POST NEWS NETWORK Bhubaneswar, June 21: The state Security scheme, state’s perform- government has decided to set up ance grading index (PGI) score in Bhubaneswar, June 21: The pos- a dedicated project monitoring education among others should sible third wave of the novel coro- unit (PMU) for planning, moni- also be taken into account while as- navirus which is likely hit chil- toring and coordination of the sessing the SDG performance. dren will be less infectious than the work plans for achievement of Development Commissioner second wave, said Public Health Sustainable Development Goals Pradeep Kumar Jena said that director Niranjan Mishra here (SDGs) in a time-bound manner. Odisha’s performance in a number Monday. This was revealed at the con- of areas was not properly reflected “Many scientists and experts sultation meeting of state gov- in the SDG Report of 2020. have spoken about a possible third ernment with Niti Aayog Advisory State government officials in- wave of Covid-19 and some coun- Team on SDG Index India 2020-21 formed the meeting that had the out- tries have also witnessed it. Usually, held under the chairmanship of comes of both state and Central the intensity of the third wave of Stating that the impact of third Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra schemes been taken into account a pandemic is less impacting than wave largely depends on Mahapatra here Monday. Chief Secretary SC Mahapatra, Development Commissioner PK Jena and other properly, Odisha’s score in Goal-1 the second one,” Mishra said while vaccination coverage, Public The government has taken this senior officials at the meeting with Niti Aayog Advisory Team OP PHOTO would have touched 50 instead of talking to reporters here. Health director Niranjan Mishra decision following Niti Aayog’s lat- 41. Similarly, Goal-2 and Goal-9 Stating that the impact of third said the state govt is now giving est SDG report wherein Odisha SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS scores of the state would have wave largely depends on vaccina- Similarly, Director of Medical full emphasis on vaccination of slipped to 19th position in 2020-21 reached 56 and 48 respectively in- tion coverage, he said the state Education and Training (DMET) maximum number of people as from 15th last year. NITI AAYOG TEAM CHIEF SECRETARY EMPHASISED ON CAPTURING GROUND stead of the present score of 45 government is now giving full em- CBK Mohanty said the countries soon as possible The special PMU will be set up URGED TO MEASURE LEVEL OUTCOMES OF ALL DEVELOPMENTAL INTERVENTIONS and 46 in the report. phasis on vaccination of maxi- that have witnessed the third wave in the Planning and Convergence OUTCOMES OF THE The overall SDG performance of mum number of people as soon found it to be less damaging than Speaking on use of steroids in department. It was decided at the STATE SCHEMES IN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER PRADEEP KUMAR JENA SAID Odisha was increased to 61 in the as possible. The state is well pre- the second one. treatment of Covid patients, he meeting to form seven thematic SDG PERFORMANCE ODISHA’S PERFORMANCE IN A NUMBER OF AREAS WAS NOT year 2020 from 51 in 2019. pared to face another wave of the Mohanty said the Delta-Plus said the drug will be groups under the chairmanship ASSESSMENT PROPERLY REFLECTED IN THE SDG REPORT OF 2020 The state ranked No-1 in SDG - pandemic, Mishra said. variant of the coronavirus was administered in case of mild to of Additional Chief Secretaries 13 relating to action on combating Speaking on use of steroids in found in seven samples from critically-ill patients, as per the (ACSs) and Principal Secretaries in the meeting by Niti Aayog team ventions. climate change and its impacts. treatment of Covid patients, he Maharashtra. “With such a small guidelines of the Centre that would spearhead the SDG vi- led by advisor Sanyukta Samaddar, During the meeting, Mahapatra The state also ranked No-1 in SDG- said that the drug will be admin- number of cases, we can’t predict sion and bring synergy in imple- the Chief Secretary emphasised said the outcomes of the state 14 relating to conservation and istered in case of mild to critically- its severity so early. If we detect the mentation of the work plans. on capturing ground level out- schemes like Mamata, Biju sustainability of the use of ocean, ill patients, as per the guidelines is- cases as early as possible and iso- variants can’t spread fast and cause Considering the data presented comes of all developmental inter- Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, univer- sea and marine resources. sued by the Centre. late the patients accordingly, the new much damage,” he stated.

PIL in HC seeks LOCKDOWN & TWIN CITIES probe into Covid Politics hots up as mismanagement BJP, BJD indulge in ‘poster war’

POST NEWS NETWORK is being carried out by the Union government free of cost. Having Bhubaneswar, June 21: Though the posters of the CM only at the vac- there is no election round the cor- cination centres is not fair,” said BJP ner, BJP and BJD indulged in war workers at Angul said. of words over Prime Minister In Jeypore, the BJP workers Narendra Modi’s poster missing staged demonstration before the at vaccination centres in office of chief district medical of- several districts. ficer. The BJP workers also staged BJP workers staged protests and similar protests at the vaccination tore posters of Chief Minister centre at Utkal Gourav POST NEWS NETWORK Naveen Patnaik at a few vaccina- Madhusudan Institute of tion centres across the state Monday. Technology (UGMIT) in Rayagada Cuttack, June 21: A public in- The BJP workers raised voice town. terest litigation (PIL) was filed in against the non-use of Modi’s poster Union Minister Pratap Sarangi the Orissa High Court (HC) Monday in Balasore, Angul, Rayagada and said, “There is no problem in put- seeking probe into the alleged mis- Koraput districts. ting CM’s posters and banners. Janpath management at a Covid hospital in The saffron party workers However, Modi’s photo should also Mayurbhanj and disrespect to the snapped the ribbon meant for in- be placed at the sites. They did this Covid victims in Bolangir districts. auguration of a vaccination centre fearing that the Union government State Chief Secretary, Health at Gandhi Smruti Bhawan in will take credit for the free vacci- Secretary, and Mayurbhanj & Balasore district. The women work- nation drive which is highly con- Bolanagir Collectors have been ers of the BJP also indulged in demnable.” made parties to the case. heated arguments with the offi- Commenting on the issue, BJD In his PIL, lawyer Bibhuti cials on the issue. They also placed legislator Swarup Kumar Das said, Bhushan Choudhury has informed a poster of Modi at the inoculation “There is no promotional poster of the HC that at a time when the centre. In Angul, the protesting the Chief Minister put up at any state government has been spend- BJP workers tore the posters of vaccination centre. It is awareness ing crores of rupees to tackle the the Chief Minister at the vaccina- message from our CM to the peo- pandemic, incidents like Covid pa- tion centre on the stadium premises. ple against Covid-19. There is no po- tients lying naked on the floor of a “Vaccination for all above 18 years litical propaganda in this matter.” Covid hospital in tribal-dominated Mayurbhanj district and crema- tion of at least 10 Covid victims on a pyre in Bolangir district speaks volumes of state’s initiatives. Choudhury has urged the HC for a court-monitored probe into the incidents and stringent action against those found guilty. This Bapuji Nagar Market apart, the lawyer has also urged the HC to ensure installation of CCTVs and proper treatment of the in- Even as the state government has extended the lockdown till July 1, the twin cities of fected persons at all Covid hospi- BJP workers tearing the posters of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at a Madhupatna overbridge Bhubaneswar and Cuttack witness a usual traffic, a day after the two-day weekend tals in the state. vaccination centre in Angul OP PHOTO shutdown, Monday OP PHOTOS THREE PARKS COMING UP IN CAPITAL CITY LIVE-STREAMING THE PARKS WILL Corporation (BMC) takes care of 63 FILLIP TO RECREATION parks. About 10 bigger parks such HAVE STATE-OF-ART as Biju Patnaik, Indra Gandhi and OF CLASSES BEGIN FACILITIES SUCH AS BDA has invited tenders from Madusudhan Das parks are di- bidders to set up the parks at three rectly managed by the BDA while POST NEWS NETWORK The teaching process for OPEN GYMNASIUM, locations – Kalinga Nagar, BMC handles caretaking of smaller Dumduma Housing Board Colony parks in the city. Bhubaneswar, June 21: In the the students of Classes JOGGING TRACKS and Laxmisagar Sources said that the move has absence of physical classes at IX and X will continue come against the backdrop of city’s schools, the Odisha government AND RAINWATER While construction at Kalinga recent rankings in Most Livable Monday kicked off live stream- till July 31 as the two HARVESTING Nagar is estimated to be Rs 15.42 Cities. As per the study by the Centre ing of classes on YouTube standards assume lakh, the Dumduma and for Science and Environment, the platform for Class I to Class X FACILITIES Laxmisagar projects are set to cost Smart City which had featured students. significance for the the development authority Rs 29.27 fourth in list was ahead of the cities The School and Mass Education career of these students POST NEWS NETWORK lakh and Rs 42.71 lakh respectively like Delhi and Mumbai. Amongst (S&ME) department has prepared different parameters, the study a detailed blue print to reach out Bhubaneswar, June 21: In a bid The entire process including the rates cities as per their recreational to students through virtual mode. Similarly, Class I to VIII stu- to give a boost to the recreational Representational image finalisation of tenders is expected facilities provided to its citizens. The department has also prepared dents will learn through online facilities in the Capital city, the to be completed within a year “We are aiming to further im- the time table for the subjects to be mode till July 7, reports said. Classes Bhubaneswar Development prove our rankings in next round taught every day. for the students of Class I to III Authority (BDA) has decided to While construction at Kalinga of these three parks. The deadline including the finalisation of tenders of survey. Thus, we have geared The teaching process for the stu- will be held from 9 am to 10 am

construct three new parks with an Nagar is estimated to be Rs 15.42 for completion of the projects is 60 is expected to be completed within up to enhance the image of the dents of Classes IX and X will con- while Class IV to VIII will be held

k y m c expenditure of Rs 87 lakh. lakh, the Dumduma and days from the date of commence- a year,” said a BDA official. city by providing more space and tinue till July 31 as the two stan- live from 9 am to 10:30am. As per sources, the BDA has in- Laxmisagar projects are set to cost ment of the construction works. The It can be mentioned here that greenery. While much of our plans dards assume significance for the Teachers of the subjects con- vited tenders from bidders to set up the development authority Rs 29.27 parks will have state-of-art facili- there are more than 120 parks in the are also parts of Smart City ini- career of these students. As many cerned will look after their classes the parks at three locations – lakh and Rs 42.71 lakh respectively. ties such as open gymnasium, jog- city. While BDA has about 57 parks tiatives, more such projects will as four periods, from 10:45am to through online mode and clarify Kalinga Nagar, Dumduma Housing “Tenders have been invited from ging tracks and rainwater har- under its management, the be initiated to create recreational 1pm, will be held for five days from doubts of students through Board Colony and Laxmisagar. interested parties for construction vesting facilities. The entire process Bhubaneswar Municipal facilities,” the official added. Monday to Friday. WhatsApp and voice calls. P4 TUESDAY | JUNE 22 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR downtown NCTE urged to restore recognition

of Kalinga B Ed Training College Khurda sees below 400 daily cases after 2 months

k y m c THE VIRUS CLAIMS 43 POST NEWS NETWORK MORE LIVES IN STATE SOME RELIEF Bhubaneswar, June 21: The THE SINGLE-DAY FATALITIES Higher Education (HE) depart- DURING 24 HOURS INCLUDE SEVEN DEATHS IN ment Monday wrote to National KHURDA AND FIVE EACH IN Council for Teacher Education PNN & AGENCIES BARGARH AND CUTTACK, SAID THE (NCTE) urging it for restoration of OFFICIAL, ADDING THAT recognition to Government B Ed Bhubaneswar, June 21: Khurda, ALTOGETHER, 53 OTHER COVID-19 Training College, Kalinga in which had remained at the top of PATIENTS HAVE DIED DUE TO Kandhamal district for 2021-22 ac- Earlier, the HE dept had the district tally by registering be- COMORBIDITIES ademic session. June 17 written to NCTE tween 500 and 2,000 Covid-19 cases Earlier, the department had June during the last two months, has THE STATE HAS THUS FAR 17 written to NCTE urging it for urging it for restoration now witnessed a downward trend CONDUCTED OVER 1.31 CRORE restoration of recognition to 15 of recognition to 15 with the coastal district reporting SAMPLE TESTS FOR COVID-19, teacher education institutions 381 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, INCLUDING 61,000 SUNDAY (TEIs) in Odisha. teacher education an official said Monday. In a letter to the chairperson of institutions Odisha registered 3,031 fresh doses, while the remaining 7,06,320 NCTE, HE department principal Covid-19 cases, taking the tally to shots were procured by the state gov- secretary Saswat Mishra Monday The HE department had writ- 8,80,533, while the death toll ernment, another official said, said that during academic session ten to Odisha Public service mounted to 3,633 with 43 more fa- adding, immunisation of all age 2020-21, the recognition of Commission (OPSC) March 9, 2021 talities, added the official. groups will be carried out. Government B Ed Training College for recruitment of 385 assistant Of the new infections detected The state has planned five ses- in Kandhamal was withdrawn on professors for TEIs. Though OPSC from all the 30 districts, 1,738 were sions in each block and Notified the ground of poor faculty strength. has already taken up the recruit- from quarantine centres and the re- People queue up at a vaccination centre in the city, Monday OP PHOTO Area Councils, 10 sessions in each As per information, the admin- ment process, it is getting delayed maining were local contact cases. municipality and at least 20 in each istrative control of this teacher due to the pandemic. As many as 19 districts in the of forty-three Covid positive pa- June 20. The active cases also dipped state have reported TPR more than municipal corporation. Additional education institution was trans- Mishra said that Odisha is the state reported less than 100 new tients while under treatment in during the period from 1,09,438 to 7.5 per cent. While seven districts sessions can be arranged by the ferred from SC&ST Development, only state which has government infections in the past 24 hours. hospitals (sic).” 36,633. A total of 8,40,214 patients have TPR in between 5 per cent district administration if required, Minorities and Backward Classes TEIs to cater to the needs of the Khurda district, comprising the The single-day fatalities include have recovered from the disease, in- and 7.5 per cent, 17 districts have said Bijay Panigrahi, state’s nodal department to the Higher Education trained teachers for elementary, state capital Bhubaneswar, reported seven deaths in Khurda and five cluding 50,288 since Sunday, he reported TPR less than 5 per cent. officer for the vaccination drive. department June 1, 2021. Therefore, secondary and higher secondary the highest number of 381 fresh each in Bargarh and Cuttack, said said. The state has thus far con- Meanwhile, Odisha also began Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, all the 16 government TEIs of schools. Private TEIs are not al- cases followed by Cuttack (295), the official, adding that altogether, ducted over 1.31 crore sample tests a ramped-up vaccination drive dur- on the other hand, has launched a Odisha (including 15 transferred lowed in Odisha. Due to withdrawal Balasore (290), Jajpur (226) and 53 other Covid-19 patients have for Covid-19, including 61,000 ing the day, aiming at inoculating new scheme christened as from School and Mass Education of recognition of these govern- Puri (180). died due to comorbidities. Sunday. The positivity rate stands three lakh people daily in 1,220 ‘Ashirbad’ for providing financial department) will now function ment TEIs by the NCTE, it has be- Taking to Twitter, the Health During the last one month, the at 6.69 per cent. Only six districts— vaccination centres. The state has assistance, health and educational under the administrative control come impossible to meet the need and Family Welfare department positive cases have drastically come Khurda, Nayagarh, Puri, Jajpur, 13,94,620 vaccine doses in stock. support to the children who have of the HE department of trained teachers in the state. said, “Regret to inform the demise down from 12,523 May 20 to 3,031 Bhadrak and Mayurbhanj—in the The Centre has supplied 6,88,300 been orphaned by the pandemic. Odisha observes City police goes digital 108 ambulance Int’l Yoga Day Supply adequate fertilisers for crew’s honesty POST NEWS NETWORK PRESS TRUST OF INDIA hailed in Puri Kharif crops, state tells Centre Bhubaneswar, June 21: The Bhubaneswar, June 21: Odisha Commissionerate Police adopted observed the seventh International digital means to rein in the rising POST NEWS NETWORK Day of Yoga Monday amid the on- IN MAY AND JUNE crime and for the smooth mainte- going Covid-19 restrictions. 2021, THERE HAS nance of law and order in the cap- Puri, June 21: The driver and State BJP president Samir ital city. The city police launched helper of a 108 ambulance in Gop Mohanty, parliamentarians BEEN SHORT SUPPLY several computer applications to area of Puri district Monday re- Aparajita Sarangi, Sangeeta OF DIFFERENT thwart increasing cyber fraud and turned Rs 50,000 cash to the family Singh Deo and Suresh Pujari and FERTILISERS AS property offence crime cases dur- of a youth, who died in a road party state general secretary ing the last couple of months. In a bid to Hotel and lodge mishap. Golak Mohapatra were among AGAINST THE The police have launched an app check rising owners in the City others who performed yoga dur- for smooth enforcement of Covid- crimes in the have been asked Ashwini and Ashok ing the day. MONTHLY 19 guidelines during the pandemic City hotels, to get themselves found Rs 50,000 cash Yoga sessions were oganised by ALLOCATIONS, SAYS period as well. the twin city registered in the the saffron party adhering to Covid The apps launched by the Commissioner app and submit in the wallet of one of safety norms in 3,000 places across AGRICULTURE Commissionerate Police include ate Police has the details in the deceased youths the state. Atithi app, E-pass system for pri- launched a connection with Sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik MINISTER vate companies, Kundali app, computer check-ins and which they returned created a sculpture of Surya ARUN SAHOO Sandhan app. application— check-outs of the to the brother of the Namaskar at Puri beach with the In order to check the incidents Atithi customers message of ‘yoga for well-being’. POST NEWS NETWORK April 2021. However, in May and against the monthly quota of 82,000 of crimes in the hotels of the city, accident victim THE APPS LAUNCHED BY THE The day was also observed at June 2021, there has been short tonne DAP, 28,900 tonne MOP and the city police launched a com- COMMISSIONERATE POLICE the premises of public sector units Bhubaneswar, June 21: supply of different fertilisers to 81,600 tonne NPK. puter application called ‘Atithi’. INCLUDE ATITHI, E-PASS SYSTEM As per sources, two youths had like the Rourkela Steel Plant, Nalco, Expressing concern over short the state as against the monthly al- Stating that the state had ex- The hotel and lodge owners in the FOR PRIVATE COMPANIES, KUNDALI died last Saturday in a road acci- East Coast Railway and the NTPC, supply of fertilisers during May and locations, Sahoo told Gowda. perienced law and order situa- city were instructed by the police AND SANDHAN dent. After getting information and educational institutes like IIT June, the state government Monday The Agriculture minister said tion due to short supply of urea to register themselves in the app and about the fatal road mishap, 108 Bhubaneswar. urged the Centre to send adequate only 34,340 tonne urea has been during the last Kharif season, submit all the details in connec- sapp number urging the victims ambulance driver Ashwini Kumar On the occasion, Governor quantities of fertilisers to Odisha supplied to Odisha against the Sahoo said, “The state has planned tion with check-ins and check-outs. of cyber fraud to contact the police Barik and helper Ashok reached the Ganeshi Lal tweeted, “Yoga helps during the Kharif season. monthly provision of 48,950 tonne to preposition 2 lakh tonne urea They were also asked to submit through the number in the first spot and took the injured duo to Gop in uplifting physical, mental and State Agriculture and Farmers' during the month of May this through the state Fertiliser the details about the customers few hours of the fraud to block any hospital where they died during spiritual health. It boosts immunity, Empowerment Minister Arun year. Also, only 18,690 tonne urea Procurement Agencies by the end checking in the hotels. illegal transaction of money. treatment. builds strength, brings down stress Kumar Sahoo has written to Union has been supplied against the of June 2021.” The city police is now able keep The police recently announced Ashwini and Ashok found Rs and infuses positivity in the mind. Minister for Chemicals and monthly quota of 70,830 tonne Therefore, he urged Gowda to en- strict vigil on the new entrants at the launch of Kundali and Sandhan 50,000 cash in the wallet of one of Let’s practice yoga to lead a healthy Fertilisers DV Sadananda Gowda till June 18, 2021. sure supply of the allocated quan- the hotels to check the illegal ac- computer applications to rein in ris- the deceased youths which they life and fight the battle against in this regard. Further, the Centre has sup- tities of fertilisers, including the tivities. ing property offences and identify returned to the brother of the ac- Covid-19.” The Centre has supplied ade- plied 37,519 tonne DAP, 8,803 tonne shortfall during the previous Similarly, the police also set up the real owners of the booty re- cident victim. The act of the am- Union minister Dharmendra quate quantities of fertilisers to MOP and 46,902 tonne NPK to months, in the current month of a dedicated cyber help desk at the covered by the police for smooth dis- bulance crew was appreciated by Pradhan celebrated the day at the state as per the allocation in Odisha during May and June June and subsequent months. DCP office and released a what- posal of the same. several people in the locality. home. “May yoga lead us to con- sciousness, may yoga lead us to achieve our potential. May yoga lead us to health, happiness and ful- CAR FEST AHEAD fillment,” Pradhan tweeted. Odisha sends 31K tonne O2 “Nothing makes mornings more refreshing than the daily dose of Yoga in lotus position,” he said, adding “Yoga -- the union of body, mind and soul is the to 17 states in two months ideal way of life.” The minister called upon youths POST NEWS NETWORK to embrace yoga for a healthy living. SAVING LIVES AMID The ruling Biju Janata Dal said Cuttack, June 21: Odisha has PANDEMIC yoga should be adopted to achieve sent at least 1,664 tankers with physical and mental well-being 31,023.992 metric tonne (MT) med- hile 343 containers have been dis- and people should pledge to make ical oxygen under active supervi- Wpatched from Dhenkanal with it an integral part of their lives. sion of the state police to 17 states 5,749.95 MT of the lifesaving gas, 125 tankers with 2,036.562 MT of oxygen facing shortage of the lifesaving gas have been sent from Angul in the last two months, an official said Monday. t least 6,594.433 MT of LMO have CLASSIFIED According to police sources, Abeen sent from Jajpur through 324 while 343 containers have been dis- tankers, while 872 tankers were sent AFFIDAVITAFFIDAVIT patched from Dhenkanal with other hand, has received 279 tankers from Rourkela with16,643.047 MT of the 5,749.95 MT of the lifesaving gas, 125 filled with 5,178.32 MT of medical gas during the period I, Smt. Koushalya Patel, tankers with 2,036.562 MT of oxy- oxygen,” the source said. aged about 45 years, W/o. gen have been sent from Angul. Likewise, Haryana has received At least 6,594.433 MT of liquid med- 182 tankers filled with 3,331.793 been sent to Madhya Pradesh. Chudamani Patel of ical oxygen (LMO) have been sent MT of oxygen, while 41tankers Among other states, Delhi, Punjab Village: Sambalpuri, from Jajpur through 324 tankers, with 660.051 MT of the gas have so and Karnataka have so far received P.O./P.S.- Ambabhona, while 872 tankers were sent from far been sent to Maharashtra. At 410.24 MT, 107.89 MT and 573.76 Dist.- Bargarh (Odisha) do Rourkela with16,643.047 MT of the least 836.711-MT oxygen filled in 50 MT of medical grade oxygen from hereby declare that the gas during the period. tankers have been dispatched to Odisha in the past two months, name Koushalya Patel and “While Andhra Pradesh has so Chhattisgarh, added the source. the source said. Padmini Bai is the name far received 489 tankers carrying Till date, as many as 68 tankers Transportation of the lifesav- 9,587.32-MT oxygen, 401 tankers have carried around 1,319.962 MT ing gas was being supervised by a of same and single person carried 7,188.879-MT LMO to of oxygen to Uttar Pradesh and 67 special cell led by ADG (Law and

for all purposes. Carpenters busy constructing a chariot at Rath Yard in Puri, Monday OP PHOTO Telangana. Tamil Nadu, on the tankers with 1,182.6-MT LMO have Order) YK Jethwa.

k y m c P5 TUESDAY | JUNE 22 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR state

‘Missing’ gharials trigger BEEKEEPING

k y m concern in Satkosia c river to help preserve the gharials. Six officials are stationed clos- est to where the hatchlings and the mother gharial are. “We also have solar-powered CCTV cam- eras to keep a watch and manu- ally update the movement of the rep- tiles,” said Divisional Forest Officer, Satkosia Range, Ravi Meena. Gharial eggs need incubation for 70 days and the hatchlings stay with their mothers for several weeks or even months. A team of four persons patrols the main river area in two country boats. With the onset of monsoon, this is crucial since hatchlings can stray into breakaway nullahs or be swept away from their mother in rising waters. “We have roped in local fisher- BPL women members of self-help groups receiving honey boxes as part of a beekeeping initiative organised by Hariharpur Van Surakshya Samiti at Nagaon men, who are aware of the geog- panchayat under Athamallik block in Angul district, Monday OP PHOTO raphy. We avoid mechanised boats as their noise may scare or dis- POST NEWS NETWORK turb the hatchlings,” Meena added. t is suspected that the Satkosia Field Director, Pradeep 19 lawyers in Ganjam Angul: Man dies Bantala, June 21: The freshwater Igharial hatchlings may have Rajkarat said their main concern Man gets 2 Covid gharial hatchlings which were been swept away by the rising was flooding due to the rains. succumb to Covid while rescuing born in May at Satkosia gorge in water levels in the river or “Announcements are being made Mahanadi have reportedly given a fallen prey to muggers. Forest in villages and posters being put up.” within 45 days 3-yr-old from well officials suspect that the jabs in 30 mins, has miss to the Forest Department of- Rajkarat added that gharials, gharial hatchlings were just a ficials as seven to eight out of the being different from muggers, do POST NEWS NETWORK month-old when they got 28 reptiles born were found in the not harm humans. “But many peo- POST NEWS NETWORK separated from the mother river while the rest have gone miss- ple mistake them for crocodiles Chhendipada, June 21: A man gharial no adverse effect ing, a report said . and consider them harmful. We Berhampur, June 21: The Covid- died while rescuing a three-year-old This has sparked concern among ith the introduction of are trying to ensure the hatchlings 19 pandemic, which is spreading its boy who had fallen into a well at the the Forest officials as they have Wgharials in 1975, Odisha are not harmed.” tentacles far and wide, has de- shrine of Goddess Purihapata in started a search operation to trace had become the only state to Earlier this month, the Forest stroyed countless families in the Similipal village under the missing gharials by involving have all the three species of Department announced `1,000 state. The virus not only makes peo- Chhendipada police limits of Angul the local fishermen. the reptile —freshwater award for anyone rescuing a ghar- ple seriously ill but wipes out many district Monday. The deceased was It is suspected that the gharial gharials, muggers and ial, and compensation for those members of families. identified as Pradip Pradhan from hatchlings may have been swept saltwater crocodiles whose fishing nets are destroyed by For many, 2021 is turning out to Similipal village. away by the rising water levels in the reptiles. “Cash rewards will be much harsher than 2020. At According to sources, the minor the river or fallen prey to mug- s many as 28 hatchlings encourage villagers to protect the least 19 lawyers of Ganjam Bar son of Siba Padhan had been play- gers. Forest officials suspect that Awere spotted towards the hatchlings,” said Harsha Bardhan Association have succumbed to ing along with other children near the gharial hatchlings were just a end of May in the Mahanadi, in Udgata, Divisional Forest Officer, the deadly virus within 45 days. the well at around 8 am and fell into month-old when they got separated the Baladamara area near Mahanadi wildlife division. The matter came to the fore at a it accidentally. After Pradip no- from the mother gharial. Satkosia range, and officials The Field Director added that condolence meeting held for ad- ticed the boy falling, he immediately Reports said that these ghari- have been monitoring them they would be watching the ghar- vocate Ashok Kumar Sahu, 36, in jumped into the well to save the closely with round-the-clock als, a critically endangered species, ials till they are in their natural habi- the office of the Ganjam Bar toddler. Two others Sukuru Pradhan vigil including using drones were introduced in the rivers back tat – the deep waters. Gharials Association, Monday. Sahu suc- and Deepak Dehuri also jumped in 1975. come to the shallow areas to lay cumbed to the virus while under- into the well to rescue the child. As many as 28 hatchlings were While the Forest Department is eggs. Most of the gharials intro- going treatment for the disease at Sukuru and Deepak safely came spotted towards the end of May in still tracking two of them via their duced in Odisha earlier were kept MKCG Medical College and out of the 25-ft deep well along the Mahanadi, in the Baladamara radio collars, the other six have in the Nandankanan zoo before Hospital, June 17 with the toddler. However, Pradip area near Satkosia range, and of- moved out of its radar. being released into the river. Advocate Pradeep Kumar REPRESENTATIVE PIC drowned. ficials have been monitoring them With the introduction of ghar- Lately, the habitats of gharials Behera, secretary of the bar asso- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA ministered the vaccine,” Sahu in- closely with round-the-clock vigil ials in 1975, Odisha had become are under threat due to encroach- ciation, presided in the meeting sisted. including using drones. the only state to have all the three ments and fishing. Those caught in where the members held two min- Baripada, June 21: A 51-year-old Rajendra Behera, the official ob- All the original gharials intro- species of the reptile — freshwa- fishing nets are either killed or utes of silence condoling the death man was administered two doses server at the vaccination centre, duced over the years in the state are ter gharials, muggers and saltwa- have their snouts cut off. Gharials of Sahu. The lawyers also expressed of a Covid-19 vaccine within 30 claimed the gaffe happened as Sahu dead now. Having waited for more ter crocodiles. are also weaker than crocodiles their condolence to the bereaved minutes of each other, prompting was present in the vaccination area than 40 years for their numbers Nearly 50 foresters from six for- and muggers, and don’t survive a families. the authorities to order an inquiry even after receiving the shot in- to grow naturally and for them to est divisions are monitoring the fight between them. Behera said the pandemic has led though he suffered no adverse ef- stead of shifting to the observation lay eggs, the state has introduced hatchlings, camping close to their Gharials were granted full pro- to the untimely death of 19 of its fect, official sources said Monday. room. It was by mistake that he 13 more gharials over the past three habitat, patrolling the water bodies tection in the 1970s and later listed members. He said these lawyers Prasanna Kumar Sahu of was given the second dose, he said. years in the Mahanadi. and spreading awareness across in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife have contributed a lot to the legal Raghupur village in Mayurbhanj Dr Sipun Panda, in-charge of Only eight of them survived. 300-odd villages located close to the (Protection) Act, 1972. profession and the loss could never district had visited the vaccina- the Betanati Community Health be compensated. tion camp at Satyasai Government Centre, said he was aware of the Among others, B Bhagirathi Rao, High School at Khuntapur on complaint by Sahu and a commit- vice-president Sudhir Kumar Patra, Saturday for the first dose after tee will go into the entire incident On being informed by locals, a AWARENESS CAMPAIGN joint secretary, advocates Mohan booking a slot. before any action is taken against team of fire services personnel Singari, Nirmal Sahu, Pradeep After taking the shot, as he was the nurse. from Chhendipada rushed to the Panda, Barun Goud, Prasad Dora, waiting for the 30-minute obser- Behera said Sahu had to be kept spot and fished out Pradip from Akshaya Pattnaik, Anil Panda, vation period to get over, a nurse under observation for two more the water. But, Pradip had died by Raghunath Prasad Panigrahi and came in and nonchalantly injected hours after the second jab during that time. Sudhir Mishra attended the meet- a fresh dose even before he could which he was given an oral rehy- Chhendipada police have regis- ing. The district judge court and all protest, Sahu claimed. dration solution (ORS) to drink. tered a case in this connection and other lower courts were declared “I raised an alarm, but by that Sahu reported no adverse reac- launched a probe. The body of closed for a day. time the nurse had already ad- tion, Dr Panda said. Pradip was sent for postmortem. Procurement woes: Farmers block NH-126

POST NEWS NETWORK road. They resorted to road block- ade Monday morning after the Barpali, June 21: Hundreds of local administration did not ad- farmers blocked the NH-126 in front dress their concerns. of Barpali tehsil office in Bargarh Later, Barpali tehsildar Akshay district Monday alleging unusual Bagh reached out to the agitators delay in paddy procurement dur- and tried to pacify them. The road- ing the Rabi season. block was continuing at the time of Vehicular movement on the high- filing this report as talks between way came to a standstill owing to farmers and the official failed. the protest. Notably, farmers from Salhepali “Our produce is not being pro- area under Bheden block had cured citing alibis such as faulty to- protested at the district collectorate kens issued, expiry of tokens, June 18 over this issue. Farmers higher moisture levels in paddy have been bringing their produces and procurement target issues," a to the procurement centres, but the Members of Horseshoe Crab and Marine Bio-diversity Forum staging an awareness campaign on the protection of farmer said. ers had been protesting under the Mancha' for the last few days by paddy is not being procured on var- horseshoe crab near Balasore railway station on the occasion of International Horseshoe Crab Day, Monday OP PHOTO According to sources, the farm- banner of 'Barpali Krushak dumping paddy-filled sacks on ious pretexts, they had alleged. Keonjhar ‘jamun’ outshines grapes in other states

POST NEWS NETWORK for two years now because of Covid- 19 outbreak. Our collection has Keonjhar, June 21: Indian black- PRIZED FRUIT come down drastically due to the berry or ‘Jamu Koli’ grown in eonjhar’s blackberries are sold in other states at the price Covid-19 induced lockdown and Keonjhar district is in high de- Kof prized grapes. People suffering from diabetes and shutdown,” said Murali Ram, a mand in other states like West stomach problems are the main customers of these fruits trader from Jharkhand, presently Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand camping in the district. among others. The monsoon fruit ribal people, both males and females of all ages, collect At the same time, poor tribal has many takers in those states Tthem from trees in their backyards, villages, jungles and by people who collect these fruits and in some cities in Odisha not be- roadside. Traders from neighbouring states come to this district painstakingly seldom get the price cause of its tangy taste but be- to buy these fruits. Tribal people can also be seen selling them for the labour involved. In the ab- cause of its medicinal properties in leaf bowls in markets sence of a proper market and stor- to cure diabetes. age facility in the district, they are This pulpy fruit is available in t he same time, poor tribal people who collect these fruits left with no choice but to sell the painstakingly seldom get the price for the labour involved. the month of June. Tribal people, A fruits to traders at whatever price In the absence of a proper market and storage facility in the both males and females of all ages, district, they are left with no choice but to sell the fruits to they offer to them.

collect them from trees in their Additional district magistrate

k y m traders at whatever price they offer to them c backyards, villages, jungles and Santosh Nayak admitted that there by roadside. Traders from neigh- was no market facility for this sea- bouring states come to this dis- According to traders camping in fering from diabetes and stomach of these fruits for `100 to `150. Then they earn a huge profit. sonal fruit in the district. Tribal peo- trict to buy these fruits. Tribal peo- the district, Keonjhar’s blackber- problems are the main customers they separate the good ones, pack “Every year we supply jamuns ple earn their livelihood by sell- ple can also be seen selling them in ries are sold in other states at the of these fruits. them in containers and send them from this district to other states. But ing minor forest produces and their leaf bowls in markets. price of prized grapes. People suf- They buy a basketful or bagful in trucks to other states. From this, the situation has been different rights are protected under law. P6 TUESDAY | JUNE 22 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR power post

FOCUS ECONOMY We find in others what is in us. If

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ext month we will cel- since excise rates in rupee terms ebrate 30 years of the were increased both for diesel launch of economic re- and petrol. The increased fuel Kashmir Quagmire N forms. June 21, 1991 cost will spill over into the general Narasimha Rao was sworn in as cost of transport and logistics, he Central government’s decision to invite 14 key leaders of Jammu India’s ninth Prime Minister, and and may soon affect prices of and Kashmir to a meeting with the Prime Minister June 24, over 22 his tenure would turn out to be his- fruits, vegetables, cement, steel, T months after the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the for- toric in delivering economic re- fertilisers and many other items mer state is a reflection of the government’s desperation to get back its in- forms to modern India. A month leading to consumer inflation. ternational standing. This comes after international and domestic criticism later July 24, 1991 his finance min- Since the price of crude oil in- over a series of actions intended to suppress people’s democratic rights in ister Manmohan Singh presented ternationally has risen by 45 per the valley and other parts of Kashmir. The Centre seems to have embarked his maiden and landmark budget. cent over the previous nine on a public relations exercise to convince the world that it wants the politi- Quoting Victor Hugo in months, that too is causing petrol cal process in J&K to begin and an elected government installed following Parliament, Singh said, “...no and diesel to become dearer. the ongoing delimitation process. The Delimitation Commission, which power on earth can stop an idea Surely it is possible to reverse the ominous trend, Excise on fuels and GST ag- met February 18, has been studying various aspects related to redrawing of whose time has come. I suggest to gravate the problem of a skewed Assembly constituencies. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi has iterated this august House that the emer- a trend that has allowed the share of indirect tax mix and of iniquity. But we that statehood is the inevitable destination of a political process, a possible gence of India as a major eco- taxes to overtake the share of direct taxes must also remember that India has roadmap towards that is reportedly on the agenda of the June 24 meeting in nomic power in the world hap- one of the lowest tax to GDP ra- Delhi. However, the Centre has not made public any agenda for the meeting. Ajit Ranade pens to be one such idea.” That tios as compared to its peers. The News leaking out suggests that all the key players in J&K, including the budget was revolutionary for average for OECD is 34 per cent, mainstream regional parties - National Conference (NC) and People’s many reasons, the foremost being administration can be measured That progress we made toward whereas for India, the Centre’s Democratic Party (PDP) - have started hectic discussions among themselves the end of the license permit Raj. by how large a share is that of a greater share of direct taxes in tax collection is barely 10 per cent to devise their strategy for the meeting. The consensus that seems to have ONE OF THE It also paved the way for opening direct taxes. The purists among the total tax kitty has received a of GDP. For fiscal year 2019-20 it arisen is for all parties to demand restoration of full statehood before any up the economy to foreign in- tax experts say that income is setback. The share of direct taxes had slipped to a 10-year low of discussions. The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), an amal- MAIN CULPRITS vestment. Many other reforms earned by human beings, so the has fallen below the share of in- 9.88 per cent. That was because of gam of six political parties including the NC, PDP, CPM, Awami National FOR THE RISE IN were indicated, and in the sub- unit of taxation should be human direct taxes in the fiscal year end- the reduction in corporate tax Conference, CPI and JK People’s Movement, will obviously face tremendous sequent years, India witnessed beings, and not inanimate things, ing March 2021. This is only the rates to 25 per cent in September opposition at the ground level if they are perceived as playing into the INDIRECT TAXES reforms and deregulation in bank- like a corporation or a bar of soap. second time it has happened in the 2019. It is imperative to firstly ex- hands of the government of India. For example, the people of Kashmir IS THE HUGE ing, trade and capital markets. In other words, we should be ide- past 13 years. And if this trend con- pand the GST net to a much have been under a terrible siege by the Indian army since 5 August 2019. The But an equally important element ally only taxing income that ac- tinues, it means losing the progress greater share of the economy. It lockdown that came due to Covid-19 that Indians elsewhere complain about INCREASE IN of the 1991 speech was a shift in crues to each individual, not the we have made in making our tax barely covers one third of the is nothing compared to the harshness of a military clampdown that people EXCISE ON the taxation stance. Commenting price tag of an item, goods or a system less iniquitous. One of GDP. The base rate must be of Kashmir have been going through for a long time. All local media sources on the budget, the editorial of service. But income of individu- the main culprits for the rise in brought down to 15 per cent if have been blocked. This has chocked off free flow of news within Kashmir. PETROL AND The Hindu the next day, i.e. of als is notoriously difficult to track, indirect taxes, is the huge in- not 12 per cent. And the share of At the same time, news from Kashmir cannot be accessed from anywhere July 25, 1991 said, “the budget and human beings will not vol- crease in excise on petrol and direct taxes must go up. This in- outside. Educational institutions have been shut for over two years and stu- DIESEL, BOTH BY marks a major shift in revenue untarily disclose incomes fully diesel, both by Centre and the cludes all forms of income. We dents are helpless since there is no scope of online classes due to blocking CENTRE AND raising from indirect to direct and honestly. Hence indirect tax- States. This is a trend not just of have huge unrealised capital gains of internet services by the government. In today’s world, the right to inter- taxes and should gladden the ad- ation is used since it is easier to last year, but over a much longer sitting in the exuberant stock net access is considered a basic human right. The Indian Supreme Court had, THE STATES vocates of equity.” administer, and more difficult to period. The excise collection on markets. The booming stock mar- some time back, pulled up the government for denying internet facilities in In the past 30 years the mix of evade. But the signs of progress petrol and diesel by the Centre ket represents a further worsen- Kashmir. Tourism, the most important economic activity of that area, has tax revenue raising for the Central are when the share of taxes col- since 2014-15 has nearly doubled ing of the wealth inequality. But completely dried up during the past many years. The Centre’s efforts at help- government has gone away from lected are more from direct taxes, from `1.7 lakh crore to `3.4 lakh how does one tax unrealised gains? ing apple farmers sell their produce also failed miserably during the past indirect taxes towards direct taxes. such as income, dividends, capi- crore in recent years. For the This is a challenge for taxation pol- two years. This has resulted in complete breakdown of the economic struc- The ratio was 80:20 then and is now tal gains and inheritance. As in- States too it has gone up by nearly icy. But surely it is possible to re- ture and impoverishment of the people. Added to this is the Covid pan- roughly 50:50. Indirect taxes such come tracking becomes more so- 40 per cent in the past five years. verse the ominous trend, a trend demic, where there has reportedly been mismanagement in the health and as a consumption tax or import phisticated, with electronic tagging The excise tax collected on petro that has allowed the share of in- vaccination fronts. There is no clarity on figures of infected people or deaths tariffs are regressive and hurt of PAN numbers, and tax deduc- products now accounts for one direct taxes to overtake the share as verifiable news sources have been made inoperative. the poor much more than the tion at source, it is now possible fifth of all gross tax revenue. It was of direct taxes. We need efficiency On the political front, the Centre may stand to gain by this invitation to rich, relatively speaking. GST is to track even dividend payments only 11 per cent in the previous fis- as well as equity, that is, a higher parley. Government of India will be in a position to claim that they took the an indirect tax, and does not de- and capital gains in the stock cal year, and just 8 per cent in tax to GDP ratio, with a mix that initiative for restoration of democratic political process. The catch, however, pend on the income of the payer. market. That is why we recently 2015. Ironically the consumption is definitely aimed more toward will be for the regional parties and their leaders. If they decline to partici- The tax on a soap, or toothpaste abolished the dividend distribu- of petrol and diesel was down by collecting direct taxes. pate under whatever circumstances, the Centre may have an opportunity to or a dosa is the same whether tion tax, and now tax the divi- 10 per cent during 2020-21 thanks blame them. On the other hand, if they come forward and participate in the you are rich or poor. Hence indi- dend directly in the hands of the to the pandemic enforced lock- The writer is an economist discussions, there is every possibility the political outfits will be viewed as rect taxes are fundamentally in- receiver. Technology makes it down. But excise collection went and Senior Fellow, betrayers by the people of Kashmir. With security withdrawn for most of the iquitous and regressive. The ma- possible to shift from indirect to up hugely by 63 per cent to nearly Takshashila Institution. regional leaders, their very existence could be at stake if they decide to par- turity of an economy and tax direct taxes. `3.9 lakh crore by the Centre alone, ©THE BILLION PRESS ticipate. In an area that has been completely deprived of basic amenities re- quired for survival, it would be understandable if the locals have turned against the Indian army and the nation that stands behind it. There is no doubt that Article 370 needed to be annulled. Unfortunately, SPECTRUM DIGITAL DIVIDE that one good act has been confused with the bad handling spread over a long time. A military solution could never have been the way for a long term of the Kashmir problem since that is what has been tried by successive pre- vious Congress governments. While the Congress confused and deepened the crisis, the present dispensation has only helped in lengthening the shad- ows of alienation for the ordinary Kashmiri. Many observers used to con- A digital bridge to social support stantly complain about the high level of expenditure that was being incurred for keeping the security forces stationed at Kashmir for decades. Now, or all its devastation, the WhatsApp, or an Unstructured to support street vendors. Not only also ensure equity in the systems with a huge add up of security personnel in Kashmir, the cost to the ex- COVID-19 crisis does have a Supplementary Data code. was the application available only and institutions in which these chequer would have also grown multiple fold. Eventually, it is the Indian F silver lining: it has shone a This promised efficiency, but online, it was also not written in programmes are embedded. taxpayer paying for decisions which the future alone can decide whether spotlight on important policy lapses also kept the application out of colloquial Hindi, and the website For starters, as governments in- they were appropriate or not. – beginning with the lack of social reach for many waste reclaimers. crashed frequently. vest in the digital transition, they protection for the world’s two bil- According to Steven Leeuw, an ac- Moreover, applicants were ini- must also support the work of grass- lion informal workers. But ad- tive member of the African tially required to have an Aadhaar roots organisations providing es- dressing this failure will require Reclaimers Organisation (ARO), Card linked to a mobile phone sential last-mile services to con- WISDOM CORNER more than social programmes; it “90 per cent of the people we work number, which created a host of nect people to their entitlements. As will also require governments to with don’t have a cell phone. If other problems. “Not all workers it stands, few grassroots organisa- There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror bridge the digital divide. they do, it’s usually an old one have an Aadhaar Card,” according tions in the Global South are able that reflects it. EDITH WHARTON During the pandemic, social pro- that doesn’t really work, or they to Shalini Sinha, Delhi Coordinator to raise the financial resources Being in love is the only transcendent experience. grammes supporting the ‘missing don’t have money for data, or any- for Women in Informal needed to sustain their work. ARMISTEAD MAUPIN middle’ – informal workers who are where to access free WiFi.” Employment: Globalising and Moreover, governments must A man is what he thinks about all day long. excluded from standard employ- Fortunately, the ARO stepped Organising. “Or if they are mi- create mechanisms for meaning- RALPH WALDO EMERSON ment-linked social security and in to help members apply. That grant workers, the card might be ful consultation with these or- Laura Alfers often do not qualify for social pro- meant not only filling in and sub- back in the village, and then they ganisations, in order to design grammes that target the very poor mitting applications, but also per- might not have the same mobile programmes that meet target WORDSWORTH – relied heavily on digital tech- forming any additional adminis- phone number, and have to go groups' needs, monitor and assess nologies. Registration happened trative steps if the initial through the process of linking a progress, and make necessary GOVERNMENTS on smartphones. Governments application was rejected. There new number to the card.” changes. Nocebo verified beneficiaries using digital are similar stories around the These are hardly isolated inci- Of course, closing the digital THAT APPLY identification systems. Payments world. In Mexico City, the cash dents or cherry-picked anecdotes. A divide should also be a high priority. nocebo is something that induces a feeling of ill-health for no very good DIGITAL landed in e-wallets. grant offered to non-salaried work- 2019 report by the then-United That means expanding access to Amedical reason, the opposite of a placebo. (The latter is the medical This welcome use of digital ers was initially accessible only Nations Special Rapporteur on ex- digital technologies, including mo- term for a medication or other treatment which is given to a patient for the TECHNOLOGIES TO technology streamlined proce- through an online application. “I treme poverty and human rights, bile phones and broadband inter- psychological benefit it will bring rather than for any likely therapeutic SOCIAL-WELFARE dures and enabled workers to avoid went three times to the internet cafe Philip Alston, found that the digi- net, and ensuring that people have effect) The word is also used to describe dummy drugs given to some face-to-face interactions when they to scan documents and send tisation of welfare often leads to the knowledge to use them. And patients in clinical trials, because medical researchers have to take into PROGRAMMES applied for or collected benefits. But emails,” said one worker. “How “deep reductions in the overall wel- grassroots organisations have a account the positive effect on patients of giving them a medication of any MUST ALSO this approach also implies an ob- are those who don’t know how to fare budget, a narrowing of the ben- vital role to play here as well. But, kind, even if it isn’t effective. In Latin placebo means literally “I shall be vious risk: exclusion of those on read and write and who can’t pay eficiary pool, [and] the elimination in the meantime, the digital di- acceptable or pleasing”, from the verb placere, to please. It came into ENSURE EQUITY IN the wrong side of the digital divide. for the internet cafe going to do it?” of some services.” In fact, Alston vide must be bridged to enable medical terminology from liturgical Latin near the end of the eighteenth The experience of informal waste After protests by workers’ organ- warned, digital welfare systems the most vulnerable to access cru- century.) Nocebo, on the other hand, is a very modern word; it’s recorded THE SYSTEMS reclaimers in Johannesburg is in- isations, the government added a often “punish the poorer classes.” cial government support. only from the 1990s and until recently you wouldn’t have come across it structive. When the South African manual application option. Technological solutions cannot outside specialist research publications. It’s obviously modelled on placebo, government introduced the Social Likewise, in Delhi, informal be used as a means to slash budg- The writer is Director but it comes instead from nocere, to harm, and so has a literal meaning of “I Relief of Distress cash grant for workers struggled with digital ap- ets and shift responsibility from the of the Social Protection shall cause harm or be harmful”. The word has come into being because adults excluded from other forms plications for the Pradhan Mantri state to grassroots organisations Programme at Women in researchers have become aware they also have to take into account factors of government support during the Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar serving the poor. Governments Informal Employment: that might have a negative effect on treatments. These aren’t usually pandemic, applications were to be Nidhi (SVANidhi) scheme – a gov- that apply digital technologies to Globalising and Organising. medications but influences such as beliefs, attitudes and cultural factors. submitted by a website form, email, ernment loan programme designed social-welfare programmes must ©PROJECT SYNDICATE Research has also shown that the nocebo effect can reverse the body’s response to true medical treatment from positive to negative (Robert S and Michèle R Root-Bernstein, Honey, Mud, Maggots and Other Medical Marvels, Stop shifting of Driving home a point 1997). He stresses that while most everyone is familiar with the placebo effect, few are aware of the nocebo effect — the ability of negative beliefs ‘warrior-horse’ Sir, Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s Coca-Cola snub at a European Championship press confer- and expectations to actually cause harm (Skeptical Inquirer, Sept. 1997). ence is a symbolic gesture and it drives home a clear message. He indirectly reminded the world etters Sir, The iconic ‘warrior-horse’ at Master how bad carbonated soft drinks like Coca-Cola are for people’s health. The market response of Canteen Square, Bhubaneswar is the heart this action was quick and Coca-Cola’s market value plunged by $4 billion. Notwithstanding the LOL and soul of the city. It is a part of the cul- fact that carbonated soft drinks contain constituents that are harmful to our health, thousands TOL THE EDITOR tural heritage of Odisha. The pride and of people use them and a large number of people are addicted to them. Ronaldo has previously he said to the Readers of Orissa POST history of Odisha are reflected in the re- done advertisements for Coca-Cola. Just like Ronaldo, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has given In need of food other man. “But are most welcome to contribute letters markable sculpture. We must not forget up endorsing Pepsi. It is a fact that a large number of people are likely to use food products and ne afternoon, a man was riding in sir, I have a wife with (200 words), articles and that civilisations, societies, nations are soft drinks endorsed by celebrities. Similarly, when celebrities desist from endorsing food prod- columns (between 750-1250 Othe back of his limousine when he six children!” the second man words). Contributors are known by their cultural and historical ucts and drinks that are harmful to health, people may realise the dangers of using them and saw two men eating grass by the road answered. “Bring them as well!” They requested to send their symbols. Preservation of the same will give they may avoid them. It must be understood that over the years, lifestyle diseases like diabetes, side. He ordered his driver to stop and all climbed into the car, which was no contact numbers and full inspiration to the future generations. kidney failure, blood pressure, cholesterol and so on have caused serious health concerns.

he got out to investigate. “Why are easy task, even for a car as large as postal address/email ID. They may also BMC and Smart City project officials Studies have proved that regular use of soft drinks lead to life style diseases. The only solution

k y m send in their valuable comments, opinion c you eating grass?” he asked one man. the limo. Once underway, one of the and suggestions, preferably by email, should rethink and revisit their decision to lessen the hazards of using soft drinks is sensitising people about their dangers. Just like aware- “We don't have any money for food,” poor fellows says “Sir, you are too to: [email protected] of shifting the iconic warrior-horse. Let ness advertisements about the dangers of smoking and drinking, there must be awareness ad- the poor man replied. “Oh, come kind. Thank you for taking all of us it continue to encourage and educate peo- vertisements on all media and social media platforms about the dangers of using soft drinks. along with me then.” “But sir, I have a with you.” The rich man replied “No, ple about the cultural greatness of Odisha More and more celebrities must come forward and sensitise people. They must realise that the wife with two children!” “Bring them you don’t understand, the grass at my B-15, Rasulgarh Industrial Estate, and the genius of human creation. money they earn through misleading ads will put people in peril. They must give up endorsing along! And you, come with me too!”, home is about three feet tall!” Bhubaneswar-751010 Sandipt Mishra, VISAKHAPATNAM such products and win the hearts of people. Venu GS, KOLLAM P7 TUESDAY | JUNE 22 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR state

State’s tussar hub may soon WATER WOES

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Gopalpur is famous for producing intricate designs of tussar textiles and sarees. It’s known as a weavers’ village and the tussar hub of the state where the traditional occupation of over 1,000 families is weaving The clothes woven by them are lying unsold as no one comes out to buy them due to Covid restrictions Cyclonic storm Fani followed by a flood in Brahmani river in August 2020 and now Covid-19 outbreak have completely wreaked their financial standing

Guin echoed Bharat's claim. Cyclonic storm Fani followed by a flood in Brahmani river in Weavers at the Jajpur Road railway station OP PHOTO August 2020 and now the Covid-19 outbreak have completely wreaked People in Kareiguda village under Gudari block in Rayagada district collecting water from Vamshadhara river due to lack of drinking water facilities occupation of over 1,000 families is their financial standing. in their village OP PHOTO COVID RESTRICTIONS weaving. They slog from morning They failed to repair their looms AND LACK OF to evening every day to weave clothes and arrange raw materials to con- to run their households. tinue with their traditional oc- FINANCIAL AID FROM They have now decided to leave cupation, family members of the GOVERNMENT HAVE for Surat as they find it difficult weavers said. They tried to move GMU-Sambalpur to to eke out their living in the ab- ahead with whatever money they Manduka in Jajpur may soon FORCED WEAVERS OF sence of any livelihood opportu- were left with. nities and financial assistance However, the Covid restrictions get new utility centre GOPALPUR TO from the state government. spoiled their plans. They have LEAVE FOR SURAT IN The clothes woven by them are now become penniless and were be denuded; action sought PRESS TRUST OF INDIA lying unsold as no one comes out forced to leave their homes. SEARCH OF JOBS to buy them due to Covid re- Gopalpur village is famous as Sambalpur, June 21: A utility strictions. a hub for intricate designs of tus- fore long, local residents said. centre will come up on the campus As their traditional occupation sar textiles and sarees. According to official sources, of the Gangadhar Meher University POST NEWS NETWORK has been suffering, the weavers had The weavers had earlier shared the state forest department had (GMU) in Sambalpur at a cost of no other option but to leave for their problems with Chief Minister earlier asked the Jajpur district `4.35 crore, an official said Monday. Rasulpur, June 21: Weavers from Surat, some weavers lamented. Naveen Patnaik, through a letter, administration to declare the The principal's residential quar- Gopalpur village under Rasulpur “We will try our luck in Surat. around two months ago. In the Manduka hill area as a reserve ter will be demolished to make way block in Jajpur district have turned We hope we will find jobs in tex- letter, they had demanded finan- forest. The hill was then considered for the utility centre, which will away from their traditional oc- tile factories there,” Bharat Das, cial assistance from the state part of the Asiha mountain range be a three- storied building, he said. cupation, a source said. one of the migrating weavers, government. in the district. The utility centre will accommodate Gopalpur is famous for produc- said. Several others including With no help coming from the Hundreds of saplings planted a bank, ATM, post office, gym, food ing intricate designs of tussar tex- Bankabihari Das, Harihara Guin, state government, it is learnt that by the forest department sur- court and a common room, among tiles and sarees. It’s known as a Bhramarabar Das, Mayadhar many more weavers might soon rounding the hill to increase its others for the students. weavers’ village and the tussar hub Guin, Jagabandhu Das, Rakesh leave for Surat leaving their tra- forest coverage have gradually dis- of the state where the traditional Das, Batakrushna Das and Ramesh ditional occupation far behind. appeared, locals lamented. Darpan tehsildar Pradeep Kumar Sethi said, “Raids will be conducted in the areas surrounding Manduka Two farmers hill and actions will be taken against Lockdown curbs hit Banki the miscreants.” killed in lightning POST NEWS NETWORK the wrongful activities. Goddess Nahakani is worshipped As the administration does not atop the hill while Satyapir is vegetable growers hard POST NEWS NETWORK Jajpur, June 21: Locals Monday take action, mineral mafias have un- adored on the other side of the alleged that illegal mining went officially taken control of the temple. The state tourism depart- POST NEWS NETWORK now stopped harvesting the crops. Patana, June 21: Two farmers on at Manduka hill under the Manduka hill. More than 20 min- ment had earlier identified The ground floor of the building Even though it hurts to see our were killed after lightning struck Darpan tehsil limits in Jajpur dis- eral-laden trucks transport murram Manduka hill as a tourist desti- will be used for parking. The utility Banki, June 21: Covid-induced crops rotting in the fields, we are them during a thunderstorm on trict. and boulders every day to different nation and sanctioned funds for centre will have a total area of 10,000 lockdown and shutdown restric- left with no option,” some farm- their farmland at Talanga village Mining mafias have been smug- parts of the district and outside. If its development and beautifica- sq. ft., deputy registrar UC Pati said. tions have proved to be a double ers lamented. under this block in Keonjhar gling murram, boulders and other the prohibited activities continue tion. In addition to this, the hill The Odisha State Police Housing whammy for the vegetable growers They said that they have been district, Monday. minerals, locals alleged while de- at this pace, the hill will be de- has a large cashew plantation and Welfare Corporation would in Banara, Bhagipur, Kusupangi under severe mental pressure over The deceased were identified manding immediate steps to curb nuded of its forest coverage be- owned by the forest department. execute the work, he said. and Pathapur areas under Banki how to earn enough to run their as Ishwar Chandra Barik, 38, block in Cuttack district. They are families and repay the loans taken and Chandra sekhar Mohanta, also struggling to save their crops from societies. 35, residents of the same vil- from the marauding wild boars “The Horticulture Department lage under Khireitangar pan- Scarcity of iron ore worries steel industry in state and elephants. should have come to our rescue in chayat. These days it is a common to these trying times. But the A pall of gloom descended in see vegetables being left in the Damapada Horticulture officer the village with people mourn- POST NEWS NETWORK With the price of iron ores being `2,200 a ton in June 2020, it in- Some industrial houses have de- farmlands to rot in these villages. seems to be maintaining a distance ing the untimely death of the increased inordinately, steel plants creased to `12,000 in June 2021. manded that OMC produce 11MT The farmers say they don’t have any from us,” the worried farmers al- two farmers. Jajpur, June 21: Kalinganagar not having their own mines are The steel plants that have no iron ores annually from its Jiling option but to do this. “Traders are leged. The farmers were leaving for Industries Association (KNIA) and presently at the receiving end. mines of their own generally de- and Guali mines and 15MT annu- no longer coming to our villages They said that if there had been their homes after sowing seeds the Associated Chamber of Their employees are worried think- pend on the Odisha Mining ally from Daitari, Gandhamardan as they used to earlier mainly due cold storage facility in Banki area on their farmlands in afternoon Commerce and Industries of India ing about their future. Corporation (OMC) for iron ores. and Koida mines. to the lockdown and shutdown re- it would have been a great relief for when lightning occurred dur- have given a proposal to Chief According to available data, iron Out of the total production of At the same time, the industrial strictions.” them. “If we had a cold storage in ing a thunderstorm and snatched Minister Naveen Patnaik to take ore production in the state was 111MT iron ores in 2020-21, OMC had houses have expressed their con- “To earn some money we are our locality we could have saved our away their lives. steps to bring the mines that have 142MT in the financial year 2019- produced only 13MT. On the other cern over some industries that selling our vegetables at roadsides crops from rotting on roadsides,” Both collapsed on their farm- been auctioned but are yet to be 20. In 2020-21, it reduced by 31MT hand, steel plants owning mines like have been awarded mines in auc- at throwaway prices. Yet, we are they added. land and died. made operational under the Odisha and stood at 111MT. Similarly, Tata Steel, SAIL, JSW Steel, tions but are yet to start production. not getting customers for our Locals urged the administra- Soon after, family members Mining Corporation (OMC). 17.4MT iron ore was exported in the ArcelorMittal and JSPL had pro- The KNIA and Associated Chamber produces.” tion and Horticulture Department informed the Turumunga po- The present crisis faced by steel financial year 2019-20. In 2020-21, ex- duced 65MT. According sources, of Commerce and Industries of “Instead of carrying the sacks to come up with a solution so that lice, which sent the bodies for plants in the state is due to short- ports increased to 29MT, resulting OMC has to increase its production India have proposed that these back home, we are forced to dump the farmers’ produce get a mar- post-mortem and registered a age of raw materials could be solved in a scarcity of 42MT iron ore and from 13MT annually to 26MT to mines should be brought under the vegetables on the roadside be- ket and the affected farmers are case in this connection, IIC once the mines are brought under an inordinate increase in its price. make up for the scarcity and and OMC and production be started to fore returning home. We have compensated for their crops. Baidyanath Sahu said. the OMC and made operational. While the price of iron ore was control the price of iron ores. tide over the situation.

AGRI WORKS Farm ponds a boon for small, marginal farmers in Kalahandi

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Kesinga, June 21: Kesinga block in Kalahandi district is a drought- prone area due to lack of irrigation projects. However, implementa- tion of farm pond projects has led to an increase in crop pattern by small and marginal farmers. The farm pond project was launched in 2019-20 and 2020-21 in the block by the Department of Soil Conservation and Watershed on a convergence mode under 5T initiative and rural job scheme the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural ing paddy could be grown during Pyarelal Meher, a beneficiary Employment and Guarantee 2019-20 fiscal. On the bunds of farm of Kokomunda village, expressed Scheme (MGNREGS). ponds, plants like banana, drum his satisfaction over multiple ben- The project was launched with sticks, papaya and arhar were efits from the construction of farm construction of farm ponds on an grown. Besides, this also helped pond on his small piece of land. He area of 180 sq. ft. and having a the farmers take up fish farming said he earned above `20,000 from depth 10 sq. ft. on cluster basis in in the pond on a small scale. paddy, `10,000 from arhar and Kokomunda village under Satya Narayan Achary, assis- `10,000 from fish farming and `10,000

Chancher panchayat. The execu- tant soil conservation officer from cultivation of pulses on his

k y m c tion of farm ponds resulted in an (ASCO), said construction of small pond of 180 sq. mt. that cost increase in crop pattern of small around 50 farm ponds was com- around `70,000. and marginal farmers. pleted in different panchayats in These farm ponds were dug by These farm ponds helped in cul- 2019-20 fiscal. Similarly, construc- engaging jobless people. Local A farmer sowing paddy seeds on farmland with onset of monsoon at a Nuapada village OP PHOTO tivation on agricultural land which tions of 175 farm ponds was com- women self-help groups supervised was lying barren. Even high-yield- pleted in 2020-21fiscal. the works in the same village. P8 JAMMU & KASHMIR

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k y m Restoration of J&K c KASHMIR LEADERS TO URGE PM statehood won’t Duflo, Rajan in TN panel benefit Centre: Soz TO RESTORE REGION’S AUTONOMY AGENCIES for economic rebound Srinagar, June 21: Former AGENCIES union minister and senior con- gress leader Saifuddin Soz said Chennai, June 21: An Economic Monday that restoration of state- Advisory Council to the Chief hood for J&K won't yield any Minister would be constituted advantage to Centre. with leading experts including In a statement Soz said that if Nobel laureate Prof Esther Duflo, J&K's constitutional relation- Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal ship with the Union has become Purohit said here Monday in his sour, it was because of the customary address to the Assembly. Central government. The Council is to prepare a “Central government did not roadmap for "rapid" and inclusive learn from its mistakes. So, it economic growth of the state, has continued to repeat its mis- Purohit said in his first address to takes. Now, it's intention to re- the House, which also marks the store the 'Statehood' will not commencement of the first ses- yield any advantage to it because sion after the formation of the must benefit all sections of soci- that is a small issue before the DMK government last month. ety and not just the top of the eco- people of Jammu and Kashmir,” "In recent years, we have seen nomic pyramid, the Governor he said. a slowdown in Tamil Nadu's eco- noted. AGENCIES Our agenda is told her colleagues Sunday, ac- He said the real issue is the nomic growth rate. This govern- In recent years, we have Outlining the newly elected restoration of cording to two officials who at- J&K special status enshrined in ment will make all out efforts to seen a slowdown in Tamil DMK government's policy, the Srinagar, June 21: Kashmiri pre-August 5, tended the online meeting. the now-abrogated Article 370 reverse this trend and usher in a Nadu’s economic growth Governor said Tamil Nadu is fully politicians will urge Prime Minister 2019 status of Jammu Senior leaders of the National of the Constitution of India, period of rapid economic rate. This government committed to achieving greater Narendra Modi to restore Jammu and Kashmir Conference also met over the week- which the Union Government growth...," he said and announced will make all out efforts to autonomy for States and at the and Kashmir’s autonomy when end and backed a decision to push has to be restored. that the panel would be set up. same time maintain cordial ties MEHBOOBA MUFTI I PDP LEADER reverse this trend and they meet him Thursday for the first for the restoration of statehood and “India has earned a great flak Besides Duflo of the usher in a period of rapid with the Centre. talks since the Centre took away the special status, a party official said. at the international level, where Massachusetts Institute of economic growth AIADMK co-coordinator and region’s special status two years ago, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and “We will press for these two de- the people as well as their gov- Technology-USA, former RBI leader of opposition, K party officials said. Buddhist-dominated Ladakh. mands during the meeting with ernments feel convinced that the Governor Raghuram Rajan, for- BANWARILAL PUROHIT I GOVERNOR Palaniswami, speaking to re- New Delhi has struggled for Some of the politicians set to the prime minister,” the official people of Jammu and Kashmir mer chief economic advisor to the porters, expressed disappointment decades to dampen secessionist meet Modi Thursday were among said. All three officials declined to are deeply hurt and angry on union government, Arvind The fiscal health of the state is over the address by saying there sentiments in what had been its only the thousands of people detained be named because the discussions the erosion of internal auton- Subramanian, development econ- a cause for concern and the gov- was no mention of implementing Muslim majority state, blaming back then to forestall a backlash were private. omy ratified by the people of the omist Prof Jean Dreze and former ernment would focus on improv- even DMK's important poll as- neighbouring Pakistan for sup- against the shock move. The gov- Representatives of the PDP and state and the then Central gov- union finance secretary S Narayan ing it and bringing down debt bur- surances. porting insurgencies in the ernment also imposed months- National Conference will meet ernment through the Delhi would be part of the Economic den and a white paper on Tamil Purohit, in his address, said the Himalayan region. long communications restrictions Tuesday along with other mem- Agreement of 1952.” Advisory Council, he said. Nadu's finances would be released government would take all nec- Reasserting New Delhi's control in the highly-sensitive Kashmir bers of an alliance formed last Soz further said that any move Based on the council's recom- in July. essary measures to counter the in August 2019, Modi abolished valley to stifle opposition. year to seek a peaceful restoration by the central government short mendations the government would There could be no social jus- “possible third wave” of COVID- Article 370 of the Constitution, “Our agenda is restoration of of Kashmir's autonomy, to prepare of restoring the provisions of take steps to revitalise economy tice when there is high economic 19 and urged the Centre to in- ending the region's autonomy and pre-August 5, 2019 status of Jammu for their talks with the prime min- Article 370 of the Constitution of and see that the benefits of growth inequality and stratification. crease allocation of vaccines and removing its statehood by split- and Kashmir,” People’s Democratic ister, PDP spokesman Suhail India will be rejected by the peo- reached all segments of society, he Inclusive growth is government's reject the Mekedatu dam project ting it into the union territories of Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti Bukhari said. ple of the J&K, outrightly. said. priority and growth and progress proposal of Karnataka. TN announces norms ‘Good number of foreign Symbolic Amarnath Yatra to protect school kids this year: J&K Lt Governor AGENCIES posure to the infection, the lieu- militants present in Valley’ tenant governor (L-G) said. Srinagar, June 21: In the wake of He said that at the shrine, all from sexual abuse AGENCIES the Covid pandemic, the Jammu traditional and religious rituals and Kashmir administration has shall be performed according to Srinagar, June 21: Jammu and decided that the annual Amarnath past practice. AGENCIES Safety boxes should be placed Kashmir’s Director General of Yatra will be kept symbolic, “It’s important to save people's in school campuses to receive both Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh Monday Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha lives. So, it is not advisable to hold Chennai, Jun 21: The Tamil Nadu complaints and feedback and it said a ‘good number’ of foreign said Monday. and conduct this year’s pilgrimage government Monday announced should be reviewed by the SSAC pe- militants are present in the Valley, The 56-day yatra to the 3,880- in the larger public interest. Shri guidelines like advisory panel and riodically and appropriate action but they are ‘lying low’ and ‘keep- metre-high Himalayan cave shrine Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) safety audit for schools to ensure should be taken. ing a distance’. was proposed to start from the is aware of and respects the senti- protection of students from sex- A separate register should be Addressing a press conference twin routes of Pahalgam and Baltal ments of millions of devotees, and ual violence and protocol for con- maintained by the SSAC to docu- at the Polie Control Room (PCR) June 28 and culminate August 22. to keep the sentiments alive, the ducting online classes. ment all complaints received, both here, he said only two foreign mil- The pilgrimage was cancelled last board shall continue the live telecast Following several complaints written and oral and all schools itants have been killed in Kashmir year too due to the pandemic. of morning and evening 'aarti' from that led to arrests of a CBSE school should every year observe a "Child this year in two encounters. Sinha also directed officials to en- the holy cave shrine,” Sinha, who teacher, an international school Abuse Prevention Week" (from “Both were killed in Sopore (in sure devotees can virtually attend is also the board’s chairman, said. founder, an athletics coach, and a November 15 to 22) by holding north Kashmir’s Baramulla dis- the morning and evening 'aartis' The decision to keep the pil- martial arts instructor over sexual awareness programmes. trict), including one Monday. Both A strict check on and our operations will target them (prayers) at the shrine. This will grimage symbolic was taken after harassment allegations, the gov- The SSAC should comprise the were from the Lashkar-e-Toiba infiltration and the in the coming days,” he said. allow them to pay their obeisance discussions with members of the ernment said the norms would be principal, two teachers and two (LeT), which clearly indicates that understanding on Asked whether there was any while also avoiding travel and ex- SASB, an official spokesman said. applicable to all types of schools in parent teacher association mem- foreign terrorists are present here. the ceasefire active militant in Srinagar, the Tamil Nadu. bers, a management representa- They are lying low and keeping a agreement between India DGP said there was ‘no big presence’ Irrespective of the board of ed- tive, a non-teaching staffer and an distance. We have their details, ac- and Pakistan have had a of ultras in the city. ucation, every school should con- external member (optional) to con- cording to which our operations are positive impact on the “We have a couple of people stitute a "Student Safeguarding tinually review, monitor and rec- launched,” the DGP said. situation in the Valley who are moving around the city Advisory Committee" (SSAC) and ommend measures on all aspects One of the most wanted mili- outskirts and also going to the the School Education Department of students' safety. tants, Mudasir Pandit, and a DILBAG SINGH I DGP neighbouring districts. We have would set up a state-level Central In a month, the CCC would be Pakistani ultra were among the been tracking their movements. It Complaint Centre (CCC) for guid- functional with a hotline facility, a three militants killed in an is a fact that one or two incidents ance, an official release here said. dedicated e-mail id to receive com- overnight encounter with secu- “Infiltration has been strictly have taken place in Srinagar city. rity forces in Sopore, police said kept under check this year. The That is possible in the kind of sce- Monday. understanding at a high level on the nario that we have in big cities The DGP said a strict check on ceasefire pact between the Indian where a lot of movement takes infiltration and the understand- and Pakistani armies has had a place. We cannot filter every move- ing on the ceasefire agreement be- positive impact and we welcome ment, but I assure you that in the tween India and Pakistan have had that. But it would be wrong to claim near future, we will launch some a positive impact on the situation that there are no foreign terror- more good operations in Srinagar in the Valley. ists. They are here in good numbers city,” he said. BJP in wait and watch mode amid AIADMK fight

INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE party colleagues, effectively creat- She allegedly commenced During virtual classes, both the plaints from anyone to inform sex- ing a new support base in the party. selective leaks of her phone calls to faculty and students should follow ual abuse of students. Chennai, June 21: Even as the “Sasikala announced her re- certain AIADMK leaders, in the a dress code, appropriate for class- People were outraged after al- AIADMK is training its guns on es- tirement from politics after a mes- middle and lower level as well as room settings. All online classes legations of sexual harassment of tranged former interim general sage from the BJP central leader- party cadres. should be recorded and a random girl students at a popular CBSE secretary of the party, VK Sasikala, ship and hence she had kept quiet,” She said that she would return audit should be undertaken by school here by a commerce-ac- its alliance partner BJP is adopt- said Manoj. to the AIADMK and control the SSAC periodically. countancy teacher surfaced in so- ing a wait and watch approach in The central BJP leadership did party, but the AIADMK state lead- The SSAC must inform the CCC cial media last month. this battle. not want her to spoil the party for ership was prepared with party immediately on receipt of a com- This teacher allegedly appeared Sasikala reached Chennai in a the AIADMK by splitting votes in district committees passing reso- plaint and trained multidiscipli- in inappropriate dress for online cavalcade of 1,000 cars from the 'Thevar' strongholds. However, lutions against her entry into the nary team members drawn from classes and against this background Bangalore following her release the AIADMK and BJP combine party. Almost all the party district different fields would guide com- authorities have mandated proper from the Bangalore Central prison lost the assembly elections. committees have passed resolu- plainants from the state-level cen- dress code for virtual interactions after serving a four-year jail term After several days of cam- tions against Sasikala's return to tre. All interaction between CCC between students and faculty. in the disproportionate assets case. paigning, the AMMK had eaten the party and many leaders said that and callers would be documented The alleged abuse and need for She was in the process of exten- into the vote bank of the AIADMK the joint leadership of EPS and and kept strictly confidential. protecting children became a talk- sively campaigning in the 2021 K Palaniswami (EPS) and O centrestage of Tamil Nadu poli- in several constituencies. Sasikala, OPS was successfully handling the "An orientation programme will ing point and the teacher of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections Panneerselvam (OPS) strongly op- tics, an arena which she dominated according to people close to her, tough situations. be organised for all stakeholders as- CBSE school was arrested. Also, it for the Amma Makkal Munnetra posing any patch-up with Sasikala for several years during the Jaya was made certain promises by Meanwhile, the BJP has kept a sociated with the schools to ac- prompted victims who suffered at Kazhagam (AMMK), a political and the AMMK, she announced regime. Unfortunately, she failed to the BJP in return for maintain- studied silence through all these de- quire a comprehensive under- the hands of others to come forward outfit floated by her nephew TTV that she was quitting active politics read the writing on the wall that she ing a low profile -- so that there velopments. BJP leaders are of the standing of provisions in POCSO and lodge police complaints. Dhinakaran and mainly focusing and would pray for the return of the was persona non grata for the were no hiccups in the AIADMK- opinion that the party must not take Act. The School Education Subsequently, an athletics coach on her caste, the Thevar commu- 'Golden Rule of Amma AIADMK and didn't have a place BJP election plans. But with the any stand in haste and maintain a Department will provide the ori- and an instructor of martial arts nity, which has a strong presence (Jayalalithaa)' in Tamil Nadu. That in the party.” AMMK in the fray, Thevar votes very low profile for the time being.

entation module." were also arrested for sexual ha- in south Tamil Nadu. statement was taken with a pinch He said that both EPS and OPS were divided.

k y m As the face-off between Sasikala c A standard, safety self audit tool rassment of girls. June 16, founder Political observers are of the of salt by political leaders, ana- had made good inroads among the Days after the DMK government and the present AIADMK leader- would be developed by the School of an international school near opinion that by pitching in with the lysts and journalists. party cadres and middle level func- assumed office and reports of dif- ship continues, the BJP leader- Education Department, and it is here, who is also a self-styled AMMK and winning a few seats, she MK Manoj, a former journalist tionaries while she was in jail. With ferences of opinion between EPS and ship, according to party insiders, mandatory for all school manage- Godman, was arrested in Delhi was planning to barge into the with a leading Tamil daily in the party in power, many of the OPS became frequent, Sasikala is adopting a policy of wait and ments to comply with the audit and brought to Chennai and re- AIADMK to take control of the Chennai, said, “Sasikala was in small demands of the cadres were began renewing her old AIADMK watch -- perhaps to strike at the norms on an annual basis. manded to judicial custody. party. However, with both Edappadi the process of coming back to the met by these two leaders and their contacts across the state. opportune moment. At times, the lives WHO M-YOGA APP LAUNCHED P9 of people exist in TUESDAY | JUNE 22 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR silos. These divisions reflect Termed as a ‘great example’ of the fusion of in the overall personality as modern technology and ancient wisdom, well. The shift from silos to the ‘WHO M-Yoga’ app launched by PM union is yoga. A proven way Modi on the occasion of International Day to experience a realisation of Yoga aims to help spread yoga around y of oneness is yoga the world and contribute to the efforts of

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A conscientious chief minister India hits record with free vax HC refuses to stay would have applied herself to PRESS TRUST OF INDIA ensuring justice. But I Campaign to allay have always said that New Delhi, June 21: Over 82.7 lakh vaccine doses, the highest in vaccination fear NHRC probe order political torture, murder and rape are political a single day, were administered With increasing hesitancy among weapons of the TMC and the post-poll across the country Monday as the people towards Covid-19 vaccination violence being witnessed in Bengal revised guidelines for Covid-19 vac- in remote and rural areas of the reaffirms my position against her cination came into effect, the Union country, the Central government Health Ministry said. Monday started a campaign to make SMRITI IRANI | UNION MINISTER India’s cumulative Covid-19 vac- aware people and assuage rumours cination coverage was recorded at being spread about the ongoing vac- cination exercise against the deadly I assure you over 28.33 crore since January 16, pandemic. Ministry of Minority that if AAP gets according to the data from the Affairs along with various socio-edu- majority in CoWIN portal. cational organisations, NGOs and Punjab Assembly “Today’s record-breaking vac- Women Self Help Groups have elections, the chief cination numbers are gladdening. vaccinations fell to as low as around shall be the poor, the middle class launched the campaign which will be minister would be The vaccine remains our strongest 16 lakh in the first week of May and the youth of the country. All of organised across the country in the from the Sikh weapon to fight Covid-19. when the country was at the peak us should pledge to get ourselves coming days. The nationwide ‘Jaan community Congratulations to those who got of the second wave. vaccinated. Together we will defeat Hai To Jahaan Hai’ campaign aims to vaccinated and kudos to all the Madhya Pradesh saw the max- Covid-19," he said. ARVIND KEJRIWAL | DELHI CHIEF MINISTER create awareness on corona vaccina- front-line warriors working hard imum vaccinations Monday fol- The present phase of vaccination tion in rural and remote areas and to ensure so many citizens got the lowed by Karnataka and Uttar was announced by the Prime also to ‘crush and curb’ the rumours vaccine. Well done India!” Prime Pradesh. Earlier in the day, Prime It is impossible Minister June 7. “Today’s achieve- and apprehensions, being spread by NHRC panel formed Minister Narendra Modi said. Minister Modi said that the central ment showcases the trust placed by some vested interests regarding the to valuate life, New Delhi: The National Human government’s The previous single-day record government is beginning the ‘Free the people of India in the on-going vaccination drive. PRESS TRUST OF INDIA was of over 48 lakh doses April 1. Vaccination For All campaign’ for Government in its fight against Rights Commission (NHRC) has compensation is constituted a committee to In June so far, India saw an aver- every Indian from today. the Covid-19 pandemic,” the health mitted to accelerating the pace and Kolkata, June 21: The Calcutta only a small help, inquire into the complaints of but the Modi age vaccination of over 31 lakh “The biggest beneficiary of this ministry said in a statement. expanding scope of the nation- High Court Monday dismissed the post-poll violence in West government is not per day. The average single-day phase of India’s vaccination drive The Union Government is com- wide Covid-19 vaccination drive. West Bengal government’s plea for Bengal following a Calcutta ready to even do that recalling its order that directed High Court order in the matter, the National Human Rights RAHUL GANDHI | CONG LEADER officials said Monday. In a Unable to get phone Commission (NHRC) to examine all statement, the NHRC said REACHING THE REMOTE cases of alleged human rights vi- Monday its chairman Justice for online classes, olations in post-poll violence in (retd) Arun Mishra has SHORT TAKES the state. constituted a committee to teen girl hangs self A five-judge bench of the high inquire into the complaints of court dismissed the prayer of the post-poll violence in West Sonia to discuss AGENCIES West Bengal government for re- Bengal, in accordance with the protest plan calling the order passed in respect orders of the Calcutta High Aurangabad, June 21: A 17-year- of a bunch of PILs alleging dis- Court. The committee, which New Delhi: Congress president old girl in Maharashtra’s Nanded placement of people from their will start functioning Sonia Gandhi has convened a district allegedly committed suicide residences, physical assault, de- immediately, will be headed by meeting of the party’s general as she did not have a mobile phone struction of property and ran- NHRC Member Rajeev Jain. It secretaries and state in- to attend online classes and her sacking of places of business owing will examine the complaints which have already been charges June 24 to chalk out a parents’ financial condition did to post- poll violence in the state. strategy to plan protests received by the NHRC or which not permit them to buy her one, po- The bench had passed the order against the government on may be received, the officials lice said Monday. issues such as the hike in June 18, taking note of a report said. The panel shall also point petrol and diesel prices. In the The girl, a resident of Naygaon, submitted by the Member Secretary out the persons, prima-facie, meeting, which will be held hanged herself in her home June 16. of West Bengal State Legal Services responsible for crime and the virtually, party leaders will “She is a Class XI student. Her par- Authority which said that 3,243 officers who maintained also discuss the current Covid ents are daily wage workers. She persons were reported to be af- calculated silence on the issue, and political situations. They wanted a phone to attend online fected till noon of June 10. the statement said. will give their suggestions for classes but her parents were unable The Member Secretary of WB- taking on the government and to arrange money to buy a device. SLSA further mentioned that in a ing acting Chief Justice Rajesh reaching out to the people to This made the girl take the extreme number of cases the complaints Bindal and justices IP Mukerji, highlight its failures, sources step. A suicide note has been found, were referred to the superintend- Harish Tandon, Soumen Sen and said. Besides the hike in fuel and the parents of the deceased have ents of police or the police stations Subrata Talukdar, had in its order prices, the Congress will also also confirmed the lack of a phone concerned but no response was re- directed the chairperson of the plan protests against the as the reason for the act,” the Naygaon A health worker administers a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine to a woman belonging to Gujjar community during door to ceived. NHRC to constitute a committee to government over high police station official said. door inoculation drive, at Tosamaidan in Budgam district, Monday PTI PHOTO The five-judge bench, compris- examine the matter. inflation, the pace of Covid vaccination and handling of the pandemic, they said. Delhi Metro moots SOPs 8 BJP LEADERS PUT UP BANNERS THANKING Om Birla to meet all speakers as monkey enters train REJOIN TMC PM FOR FREE VACCINE: UGC New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker and Chairperson of All India PRESS TRUST OF INDIA PRESS TRUST OF INDIA PRESS TRUST OF INDIA Presiding Officers’s Conference (AIPOC) Om Birla New Delhi, June 21: Days after a Kolkata, June 21: In yet an- New Delhi, June 21: The Tuesday will chair a meeting monkey wandered into a Delhi other jolt to the BJP, the party’s University Grants Commission with the presiding officers of Metro train, the DMRC Monday Alipurduar district president, (UGC) has asked all universities, legislative bodies in India. It said it plans to work out a stan- Ganga Prasad Sharma, joined colleges and technical institu- would be a virtual meeting in dard operating procedure to tackle the TMC Monday, as senior leader tions to put up banners thanking which the working of the such issues in future. of the state’s ruling party Mukul Prime Minister Modi for starting legislative bodies in India will The primate cavorted and Roy, who also switched sides two free vaccination for 18 years and be discussed, Lok Sabha roamed around in coaches of the weeks ago, claimed that this was above age group, sources said Secretariat informed Monday. train on the Blue Line before set- the beginning of the saffron Monday. The meeting will start at 3 pm in Extension of Parliament tling on a seat, leaving some pas- the monkey roaming around and party’s end in the state. The revised guidelines for House Annexe (EPHA) here sengers amused, and some others then climbing onto the handrail Seven other BJP leaders from COVID-19 vaccination announced inside Parliament House scared. bar before traipsing to the neigh- the region, too, followed in by the Prime Minister earlier this premises. The video of the incident was bouring coach. Sharma’s footsteps and joined month came into effect on Monday. widely shared on the social media. The DMRC in consultation with the Mamata Banerjee camp. Roy, Under these guidelines, those aged starting free vaccination for 18 The poster has a picture of the The monkey had sneaked into the the forest department plans to work addressing a press meet here, 18 and above are eligible for free vac- years and above age group from to- Prime Minister with Thank you train at the Akshardham Metro out a standard operating proce- said the BJP’s rise in the state cination. morrow--21st June, 2021. In this re- PM Modi written on it. Institutions Alapan faces Station and remained in the system dure to deal with such unexpected began with the 2019 Lok Sabha In a WhatsApp message sent gard, universities and colleges are such as Delhi University, Hyderabad strict action for 3-4 minutes. DMRC staff acted situations arising out of their entry polls, when it managed to bag to various university officials requested to kindly display these University, LNCT University in swiftly after getting information on into metro premises for passen- several seats in north Bengal, Sunday, UGC Secretary Rajnish hoardings and banners in their in- Bhopal, Bennett University, New Delhi: The Centre has the issue and the train was evac- gers' safety, the statement said. and its downfall, too, will start Jain also asked the institutions to stitutions. Northcap University in Gurgaon, initiated major penalty uated at the next station, the DMRC In this connection, DMRC would from the region. share the banners on their social The approved design (creatives) among others shared the banners proceedings against former had said in a statement Monday. also like to appeal and advise pas- This is just a glimpse of what media pages. of hoardings and banners in Hindi on their social media pages with West Bengal Chief Secretary The simian ambled around in the sengers to refrain from encour- lies ahead... The BJP’s fall in While he did not respond to calls and English, as provided by the hashtag ThankyouModiji. Alapan Bandyopadhyay, amid coach and did playful antics much aging, feeding (animals) or in- the state is imminent, Roy, who seeking his comments, officials of Ministry of Information and The move drew sharp reactions a tug-of-war between the Union government and the to the surprise of the commuters. dulging in any activity which was the saffron partys national at least three universities con- Broadcasting, are attached for your from several quarters including Mamata Banerjee The video which had surfaced on may endanger them in such a sit- vice president until recently, firmed having received the direc- ready reference, reads Jain's pur- academicians, student bodies and dispensation over him, which the social media Saturday showed uation, it added. underlined. tive. The Government of India is ported text message. politicians. may deprive him of post- retirement benefits, partially or fully. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has sent Bandyopadhyay, now ‘Yoga improves respiratory health, immunity post Covid’ an advisor to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, a ‘memorandum’ INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE recovery process post Covid, ex- and uncertainty of the future. All promising results, the experts noted. mentioning the charges and perts said. these can result in feelings of anx- Regular yoga practice can also giving him 30 days to reply, New Delhi, June 21: Yoga has Yoga can help support, balance iety and despair. help people of all ages prevent and officials said Monday. long been known as a holistic and boost the immune system and Yoga could be useful during the control noncommunicable diseases medium to achieve health and well- can help fight oxidative stress that pandemic in three ways -- helping (NCDs) like cardiovascular dis- being. The Covid-19 pandemic has poses a risk to the healthy cells. to cope with the stress by alleviating eases, cancer, chronic respiratory 2 held for forcing further put the spotlight on the While the novel coronavirus es- depression and anxiety, improving the diseases and diabetes -- a major myriad benefits of yoga. pecially attacks the respiratory respiratory system which is mainly risk factor for developing severe conversions in UP On the occasion of International system, breathing exercise or damaged by the virus, and boosting Covid-19 symptoms, said Poonam Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Day of Yoga Monday, experts said ‘pranayam’ can help a lot in immunity. Yoga is a great tool to help Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional ATS have arrested two people that practising yoga can boost res- strengthening the system if done improve respiratory health and im- Director for South-East Asia. from Delhi for allegedly piratory health and immunity post in a correct way and under good munity, both of which are involved NCDs kill 41 million people glob- forcing over 1000 people to Covid. guidance, Ismit Tyagi, Consultant in the prevention and healing from ally every year, more than a third change their religion. The It has been observed that nearly Physiotherapist, Columbia Asia Covid-19, said Tilak Suvarna, Senior of them prematurely. two accused, Umar Gautam 10 per cent of people diagnosed Hospital, Gurugram, told IANS. Interventional Cardiologist, Asian People living with NCDs are at y and Jahangir, have allegedly with Covid-19 experience prolonged Patients who have recovered help in increasing the capacity of our immunity, said Chitra Kataria, Heart Institute, Mumbai. higher risk of developing severe

forced around 1000 non- symptoms, including breathing from Covid-19 can do some easy the lungs, but will also increase Head-Rehabilitation, Indian Spinal While yoga and meditation are Covid-19 symptoms. They must

k y m c Muslims to convert to Islam. trouble, headaches, blood clots, yoga movements to increase the the amount of oxygenated blood in Injuries Centre, New Delhi. known to be beneficial for holistic continue to be provided uninter- One of the accused revealed nausea, fatigue and muscle pain body’s capacity. the body and transfer direct blood Besides physical health, the pan- health, there is no proof that they rupted access to NCD services and that he is a resident of Batala which may last for weeks, months, Movements like Tadasana, to the brain, due to which the body demic has taken a severe toll on the help the human body to fight coro- encouraged and enabled to take house in Jamia Nagar and he possibly years even after recovery. Chakrasana, Trikonasana, feels strong and young. Yoga also mental health of people -- dealing navirus. However, studies on yoga preventive action, for which yoga himself has converted Apart from a healthy diet, yoga Bhujangasana and helps to maintain proper align- with the deaths of loved ones, loss in managing flu symptoms during at home can prove beneficial and his religion. can play an important role in the Pawanmuktasana will not only ment of our body besides enhancing of jobs, being cooped up at home an influenza season have shown safe, Singh said. Regional and OVER 3,000 PEOPLE PERFORM P10 missile issues are YOGA AT ICONIC TIMES SQUARE TUESDAY | JUNE 22 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR not negotiable. They Over 3,000 people spread their mats at (United States) did not the iconic Times Square and comply with the previous performed Yoga asanas keeping in agreement, how do they mind social distancing guidelines to want to enter into new celebrate the International Yoga Day discussions? as the city opens up following the

EBRAHIM RAISI IRAN PRESIDENT-ELECT

k y m international | Covid-19 pandemic c of the day uote Europeans, US warn Iran nuclear END OF A DAY If a woman is wearing very few clothes it will have an impact on the men unless talks won’t be open-ended they are robots. It''s common sense IMRAN KHAN | PAKISTAN PRIME MINISTER Negotiations have been ongoing in Vienna since April Won’t meet with to work out how Iran and the US can both return to Biden: Raisi Travellers compliance with the nuclear pact Dubai: Iran’s President-elect said would face Monday he wouldn’t meet with hassle and President Joe Biden nor negotiate delays this year if over Tehran's ballistic missile they sought to go programme and its support of abroad because the regional militias, sticking to a priority would be hard-line position following his keeping the country safe from the landslide victory in last week's coronavirus election. Judiciary chief Ebrahim BORIS JOHNSON | BRITISH PRIME MINISTER Raisi also described himself as a “defender of human rights” when asked about his involvement in the 1988 mass execution of some We continue to REUTERS PHOTO 5,000 people. Raisi made the hope that the comments in his first press DPRK will European External Action Service Deputy Secretary General Enrique Mora and conference in Tehran. “The US Is respond positively to Iranian Deputy at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi wait for the start obliged to lift all oppressive our outreach and our of a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria, April 17, 2021 sanctions against Iran,” he said. offer to meet A view of the skyline and buildings at Shinjuku district during sunset in Tokyo, Japan REUTERS PHOTO anywhere, anytime REUTERS an interest in pushing through an without preconditions DIFFERENCES NARROWED BUT NOT agreement before the new president EASY TO BRIDGE, IRAN SAYS SUNG KIM | US PRESIDENT'S SPECIAL ENVOY Dubai, June 21: Western officials takes office in August, to give Raisi TO NORTH KOREA warned Tehran that negotiations Iran US puts onus on Iran, a clean slate. 'fair distance' still Pak plans global media outlet funded by China to revive its nuclear deal could not An Iranian government official says onus to any deal continue indefinitely, after the sides mainly on U.S. close to the talks told Reuters that announced a break following the if a deal is finalised before Raisi INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE meeting in China where Russian Television to project SHORT TAKES to clinch new Hardliner Raisi won election of a new hardline president agreement Iran's presidential takes office, the new president will President Xi Jinping acknowl- the correct image of Pakistan. in Iran. election be able to deflect blame for any New Delhi, June 21: Pakistan edged the negative impact of Though the documents do not Negotiations have been ongo- concessions onto his predecessor: and China are collaborating to their 'wolf warrior' diplomats' tar- refer to China directly in terms Swedish PM Stefan ISRAEL: DON’T TALK TO ‘HANGMEN ing in Vienna since April to work conduct an information war cam- geted attacks on countries across REGIME’ UNDER RAISI “Rouhani, not Raisi, will be blamed of content, the very fact that fi- Lofven ousted out how Iran and the United States for any future problems regard- paign globally – with China pro- the globe. nancing is provided by China is Stockholm: Sweden’s can both return to compliance with Hassan Rouhani, under whom ing the deal,” he said. viding finances and guidance Sources said that Pakistan has proof enough that China intends parliament ousted Prime the nuclear pact, which Washington Tehran struck the deal agreeing to Britain, France and Germany, the –through launching an interna- already had a failed tryst in creating to use this channel as a stepping Minister Stefan Lofven in a no- abandoned in 2018 under then- curbs to its nuclear programme European “E3”, have effectively tional news media platform, in- such a channel last year when it stone to improve its image, its confidence vote Monday, President Donald Trump, and Iran in return for the lifting of inter- been acting as mediators, shut- telligence agencies stated. tried to collaborate with Turkey Unified Front Works department giving the Social Democrat subsequently violated. national sanctions. tling between the Iranian delega- The leaked concept paper on to produce an Islamic channel having failed horribly. leader a week to resign and Sunday's pause in the talks came Iranian and Western officials tion and a US team that - Sino-Pak collaboration on build- which will portray 'correct Islamic The concept paper states: hand the speaker the job of after Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner and alike say Raisi’s rise is unlikely to Washington having quit the pact - ing a global narrative was pre- values' to the world. “There is a need for a media house finding a new government, or fierce critic of the West, won Iran's alter Iran’s negotiating position: is not a formal participant. sented during a meeting between That project, unfortunately, of the stature of Al Jazeera and call a snap election. The presidential election Friday. Two Iran’s hardline Supreme Leader The Western countries say the Chinese and Pakistan military del- has been shelved due to lack of RT to propel amenable narrative nationalist Sweden Democrats diplomats said they expected a Ayatollah Ali Khamenei already has longer Iran violates the deal and egates last month. interest and energy from either and a media house may be es- had seized the chance to call break of around 10 days. final say on all major policy. produces banned nuclear mate- The collaborative information party. The current project aims tablished in Pakistan and funded the vote after the formerly Raisi will take office in early Still, some Iranian officials have rial, the harder it becomes to restore war campaign has to be seen in to establish a media house on by China to achieve stipulated communist Left Party August, replacing pragmatist suggested that Tehran could have the pact. the light of the recent Politburo the lines of Al Jazeera and objectives.” withdrew support for the centre-left government over a plan to ease rent controls for new-build apartments. Israeli Foreign Biden and Congress Debate over Myanmar upends Minister to make Germany arrests first visit to UAE Russian scientist face a summer grind start to UN rights body session Berlin: German federal ASSOCIATED PRESS prosecutors said Monday they ASSOCIATED PRESS MYANMAR HASN’T ers against the military takeover had arrested a Russian who have faced a deadly crack- Jerusalem, June 21: Israel’s new scientist accused of passing Washington, June 21: Until re- BEEN REPRESENTED AT down. Foreign Minister will head to the sensitive information from a cently, the act of governing seemed “We recognise that we are deal- United Arab Emirates next week German university to Moscow to happen at the speed of presi- THE UN IN GENEVA ing with an unusual set of cir- for the first-ever visit by a top in return for cash. They said in dential tweets. But now President cumstances that have not arisen be- Israeli diplomat to the Gulf Arab a statement the suspect, SINCE THE CIVILIAN Joe Biden is settling in for what ap- fore,” said Rita French, Britain's country, the ministry said Monday. identified only as Ilnur N., had GOVERNMENT'S been taken into custody Friday pears will be a long, summer slog international ambassador for Foreign Minister Yair Lapid's on suspicion of “working for a of legislating. AMBASSADOR LEFT human rights. “But we need to be trip comes after the two countries Russian secret service since Congress is hunkered down, the guided by relevant practice of what normalised relations last year in early October 2020 at the House and Senate grinding through AFTER THE JUNTA has happened before.” an agreement brokered by the latest”. Ilnur N. was employed a months-long stretch, lawmakers TOOK OVER “The reason why two dia- Trump administration, the first until the time of his arrest as a trying to draft Biden's big infra- logues were mandated just a of four similar deals with Arab research assistant for a structure ideas into bills that could few months ago is because there states that had long shunned Israel natural sciences and actually be signed into law. Perhaps Families plans. ASSOCIATED PRESS is a human rights crisis in over its conflict with the technology department at an not since the drafting of the To land the Bills on his desk, the sented at the UN in Geneva since Myanmar,” she said. Palestinians. unnamed German university. Affordable Care Act more than a President is relying on an old- Geneva, June 21: The UN’s top the civilian government's ambas- Envoys agreed to maintain the Both Israel’s new government He is suspected of accepting decade ago has Washington tried school legislative process that can human rights body opened its lat- sador left after the junta took over. council's schedule that includes and the Biden administration have cash payments in exchange a legislative lift as heavy. feel out of step with today’s fast- est session on Monday and was The UN General Assembly's cre- the two debates on Myanmar. But said they hope to reach similar ac- for his services. It's going to take a while. moving political cycles and hopes immediately embroiled in a de- dentials committee is facing a de- the council president, Ambassador cords with other Arab states. Israel “Passing legislation is not a for quick payoffs. Democrats are bate over the representation of cision about which representa- Nazhat Shameem Khan of Fiji, and the UAE have meanwhile con- made-for-TV movie,” said Phil anxious it is taking too long and Myanmar, where a military tion of Myanmar will be acknowledged her office would tinued working to deepen ties de- Nigerian cop shoots Schiliro, a former legislative af- he is wasting precious time ne- takeover toppled the civilian gov- recognised. “If we exclude the continue to assess whether they spite last month's Gaza war. fairs director at the Obama White gotiating with Republicans, but ernment in February. country concerned, this is not would proceed, and said the plans The Israeli Foreign Ministry five people dead House and veteran of congres- Biden seems to like the laborious Western countries said that two fair,” said Ambassador Chen Xu of could still change. said Lapid will visit the UAE June Lagos: A Nigerian police sional battles, including over the art of legislating. planned debates about the human China, urging the debates on Pressure has been growing 29-30, and will inaugurate an Israeli inspector has killed five health care law. On Monday, Biden is expected to rights situation in Myanmar at Myanmar to be put off until the against Myanmar's military. In a Embassy in Abu Dhabi and a con- civilians and injured four in a Biden appears comfortable in launch another week of engage- the Human Rights Council’s 3-1/2 council's next session in September. rare move, the UN General sulate in Dubai. shooting rampage, police said this space, embarked on an agenda ment with members of both par- week session should go forward, But Western envoys insisted the Assembly Friday condemned the “Ties between Israel and the Monday, in the latest violence in Congress that's rooted in his ties, and the White House is likely even without the country repre- rights situation in Myanmar was takeover and called for an arms em- UAE are an important relationship, in the country's restive top legislative priority — the $4 at some point to hear from a bi- sented. But China, the Philippines urgent, notably over alleged rights bargo against the country in a res- the fruits of which will be enjoyed southeast. The incident trillion “build back better” in- partisan group of senators work- and Venezuela insisted it should violations such as those suffered by olution that demanded the restora- not only by the citizens of the two happened on Sunday when vestments now being shaped as ing on a scaled-back $1 trillion be on hand. the Muslim Rohingya minority tion of the country's democratic countries, but by the entire Middle the inspector stormed a his American Jobs and American plan as an alternative. Myanmar hasn’t been repre- and — more recently — protest- transition. East,” it said in a statement. residential estate in Enugu and opened fire on people there, state police spokesman Daniel Ndukwe said in a statement. The victims were taken to hospital for HK pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily may shut down this week treatment. NEXT DIGITAL’S APPLE DAILY WILL CEASE PUBLICATION JUNE 26 IF ITS BOARD DECIDES IT CANNOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE Photo shows Dubai princess in Spain REUTERS matter of days”. as potentially violating the con- 'SERIOUS CRIME' “The Board will decide Friday tentious legislation. The Bureau said in a statement Madrid: A Dubai princess who Hong Kong, June 21: Next Digital’s whether (the company) will con- Editor-in-chief Ryan Law and to Reuters Monday that it would not has been the subject of pro-democracy Hong Kong tabloid tinue to operate,” the Apple Daily chief executive officer Cheung comment on case details due to concern from a United Nations newspaper Apple Daily will cease said in its memo to staff, which Kim-hung were charged with col- ongoing legal proceedings and any panel after being seized trying publication June 26 if its board has not been released publicly. lusion with a foreign country and application related to the frozen to flee the sheikhdom in 2018 decides at a meeting Friday it can- “If the board decides not to con- denied bail Saturday. Three other property would be handled “ac- appeared in a social media not continue to operate, the news- tinue to operate Friday, online will senior executives were also ar- cording to the law”. post early Monday that paper said an internal memo seen stop uploading at 23:59 p.m. on the rested Thursday and released pend- “Endangering national security described her as being in by Reuters. day, newspaper will cease operation ing further investigation. is a very serious crime,” it said. Spain on a “European Police raided the newspaper last after publishing the June 26 edi- Three companies related to Apple The newspaper said in a Sunday holiday”. An Instagram image week in a national security inves- published by a woman tion.” Daily are being prosecuted for col- article that it was considering chal- identified in British media as tigation, in which senior Apple The company would “accom- lusion with a foreign country and lenging the decision to freeze assets former Royal Navy member Daily executives were arrested for modate” any immediate resigna- authorities have frozen HK$18 mil- in courts, should the Security Sioned Taylor shows Sheikha alleged “collusion with a foreign tions, it said. lion ($2.3 million) of their assets. Bureau reject the request. Latifa bint Mohammed Al country” and assets of three com- Apple Daily and Next Digital The company said in the memo The office of the city’s chief

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k y m business SANJAY AGGARWAL | PRESIDENT, PHDCCI c of the day uote SAT sets aside Sebi direction; allows Retail to be next Markets are IKEA, Rockefeller pledge likely to spend PNB Housing Fin some more growth engine for time in a range and to hold EGM today we expect volatility to remain high due to $1bn in clean energy push the scheduled PRESS TRUST OF INDIA RIL: Goldman Sachs derivatives expiry of June month AGENCIES contracts. With no major event, New Delhi, June 21: Setting aside participants will be closely eyeing Mumbai, June 21: The IKEA Sebi's direction, the Securities the global markets for cues Foundation and The Rockefeller Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Foundation Monday announced Monday allowed PNB Housing AJIT MISHRA | VP RESEARCH, RELIGARE BROKING that they will join forces to set up Finance to go ahead with the share- a $1 billion global platform to fight holders' meeting on Tuesday to climate change and energy poverty. consider the proposed `4,000 crore- The platform, launching this investment by private equity firm Our aim is to year, aims to empower 1 billion Carlyle and others in the mort- offer our people with distributed renewable gage firm. However, results of the customers the energy (DRE). This is renewable en- shareholders' voting will not be assurance and ergy generated from sources such disclosed till further directions services at the as mini-grid and off-grid solutions, from the tribunal. comfort of their located near the point of use, rather homes in the new FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE than centralized sources like power CARLYLE DEAL AGENCIES normal. While social distancing and THE PARTNERSHIP WILL UNLOCK IT AIMS TO DELIVER CLEAN During the macro required norms are adhered to on- plants. The new global platform will oversee the organisations' com- THE FINANCING AND RESOURCES AND RELIABLE POWER TO THE New Delhi, June 21: With a po- downturn, RIL has focused site, the staff undergoes an THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO PROVIDE 800 MILLION PEOPLE bined matching funds. tential for a 10x growth in pre-tax additional layer of the check prior to CLEAN, RELIABLE ELECTRICITY WORLDWIDE WHO LACK on building strong digital visiting the customers’ homes It aims to deliver clean and re- THAT IMPROVES THE LIVES AND ELECTRICITY, AND A FURTHER profit from the business over the liable power to the 800 million peo- next decade, retail including e- capabilities and the GAURAV GUPTA | CCO AND SENIOR VP, MG LIVELIHOODS OF PEOPLE 2.8 BILLION WHO ple worldwide who lack electricity, commerce will be the next growth MOTOR INDIA EVERYWHERE HAVE UNRELIABLE ACCESS scale-up in omnichannel and a further 2.8 billion who have engine for Reliance Industries Ltd, unreliable access. It will be run as Goldman Sachs said in a report. offering is driving sizeable a public charity to manage a con- THE NEW GLOBAL PLATFORM WILL OVERSEE THE ORGANISATIONS' After growing 5x over FY16- market share wins Industry needs certed effort to rapidly channel de- COMBINED MATCHING FUNDS FY20, RIL’s core retail revenue to make pricing velopment funds to life-changing growth has taken a pause in FY21 transparent projects on the ground. The ruling comes hours after (April 2020 to March 2021) due to tion in India by FY30, coupled with whenever you price While funding to support en- be honest and recognize that the cur- lion people." PNB Housing Finance informed Covid related macro headwinds 15 per cent market share gain for your services and ergy transition has increased at a rent approach is not delivering the "Millions of lives and trillions of stock exchanges that it has ap- including lower footfalls. RIL. "We expect RIL core retail keep the pricing global level, many organisations pealed against Sebi's direction on The oil-to-telecom conglomer- revenue to grow at a 36 per cent distinct among impact the world needs in the time dollars have been lost to Covid-19, multiple services that you are struggle to identify viable, invest- that we have," said Per Heggenes, forcing people back into poverty June 18 wherein it was asked to ate run by billionaire Mukesh CAGR over the next four years to selling ment-ready projects. As a result, CEO of the IKEA Foundation. after decades of progress. The ef- defer consideration of the pro- Ambani used the period to build USD 44 billion and e-commerce many emerging economies still "Our collective ambition is to cre- fects of the climate crisis will make posed capital infusion proposal till strong digital capabilities of the re- revenues to be 35 per cent of total T RABI SANKAR | DEPUTY GOVERNOR, RBI depend on unreliable and polluting ate a platform that supports re- this even worse, which is why we a valuation of the company's shares tail business while continuing to retail revenues in FY25, at USD 15 energy sources. By creating a plat- newable energy programmes must invest now to reverse this is done by a registered independ- expand its physical reach. billion," it said. form to deploy catalytic capital which can deliver greenhouse gas downward spiral," said Rajiv J ent valuer. "We believe retail business (in- It forecast a 50 per cent market more efficiently, and at scale that reductions fast and efficiently and Shah, President of The Rockefeller The Extraordinary General cluding e-commerce) is set to be share for RIL in online grocery by SHORT TAKES supports the expansion of local accelerate the energy transition. Foundation. Meeting (EGM) is scheduled for the next growth engine for RIL, FY25, with a 30 per cent market renewable energy projects, gov- We need to replace polluting "Big, bold, and pioneering col- Tuesday (June 22). with potential for retail EBITDA to share in overall e-commerce. This FB launches ernments will be better able to sources of energy with renewable laboration and investment is re- In a not-so-often seen move, Sebi grow 10x over the next 10 years," the translates into USD 35 billion e- achieve renewable electrification ones, provide access to energy to quired not only for the short term, not only restrained PNB Housing brokerage said. commerce GMV for RIL by FY25, podcasts in US and development targets. communities and unlock further but also the long term, to galva- Finance from going ahead with During the macro downturn, with USD 19 billion in grocery. Washington: Facebook is "If global energy consumption funding for sustainable models. nize a better future. voting on the proposal but also di- RIL has focused on building strong Goldman Sachs valued RIL's re- launching podcasts and live doesn't change from fossil fuels to Ultimately, we aim to unite coun- That is why we are announcing rected that the matter should be digital capabilities and the scale- tail business at USD 88 billion in the audio streams in the US renewable energy, we will not meet tries and communities in urgent our largest commitment to placed afresh before the company's up in omnichannel offering is driv- base case and at USD 120 billion bull Monday to keep users the Paris Agreement ambitions action to tackle the climate crisis date and joining forces with IKEA board of directors and then a de- ing sizeable market share wins. case valuation based on stronger engaged on its platform and and millions of families will be and, by doing so, we hope to pos- Foundation to double cision be taken on the basis of the "We see a six-fold increase in than expected macro growth and to compete with emerging left behind in poverty. We need to itively impact the lives of 1 bil- that investment." independent valuation. grocery organised retail penetra- market share wins. rivals. Facebook says it is allowing public figures with verified accounts to start live audio rooms and invite anyone Airtel, Tata Group tie up to Maruti Suzuki else to speak. A handful of MSME dept targets to set up podcasts will be available to people in the US. At first and deploy 5G network solutions to hike prices in the company plans to add more down the line. small food processing units next quarter INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE

CCI nods Heineken’s POST NEWS NETWORK Mumbai, June 21: Maruti Suzuki will raise prices of its vehicles stake acquisition Bhubaneswar, June 21: The during the July-September quar- New Delhi: Fair trade regulator state MSME department is tar- ter due to high input costs. In a reg- CCI Monday said it has getting to set up numerous ‘small ulatory filing, the company said approved Heineken food processing’ units in various that over the past year the cost of International BV’s proposed districts to boost the sector. The the company's vehicles continued acquisition of an additional AGENCIES indigenous solution as part of its decision has been made during to be adversely impacted due to in- equity stake in United 5G rollout plans in India and start the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation crease in various input costs. Breweries Ltd (UBL). This, New Delhi, June 21: Bharti Airtel the pilot in January 2022, as per the of Micro Food Processing "Hence, it has become imperative however, is subject to the and the Tata Group Monday an- guidelines formulated by the gov- Enterprises (PM FME) meeting for the company to pass on some im- outcome of certain court nounced a strategic partnership ernment. held Monday. The meeting was pact of the above additional cost to proceedings, a combination for implementing 5G networks As per the statement, these 'Made presided over by Satyabrata Sahoo, customers through a price rise," it notice filed with the solutions for India. Tata Group in India' 5G products and solutions Principal Secretary of the MSME said. Competition Commission of has developed a 'state of the art' are aligned to global standards, department. India (CCI) noted. "The O-RAN based Radio & NSA/SA and inter-operate with other prod- Now, the state government is fo- proposed transaction relates Core and has integrated a totally ucts based on standard open in- cusing on the developed food pro- to HIBV's potential acquisition indigenous telecom stack, lever- terfaces and those defined by the cessing sectors to encourage the of additional equity stake in aging the group capabilities and O-RAN Alliance. The 5G solutions, entrepreneurs. Raman Thapar UBL," it said. that of its partners. This will be once commercially proven in of Indian Micro Enterprises Prabhat Roul to set up small maize has been set up in Gajapati district available for commercial devel- Airtel's diverse and brownfield net- Development Foundation cluster in Nuapada, Malkangiri set up with an amount of `440.31 opment starting January 2022, work, will open export opportuni- (IMEDF) presented report on and Nabarangpur. He also directed lakh. The cluster has been bene- Hyundai buys said a statement. ties for India, which is now the Magic Millet Unit based at to its marketing in the country ficial to 729 female and 196 male The company added that the Boston Dynamics Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) second largest telecom market in Mohanpur under Morada block and abroad to Anand Mishra, farmers. price rise has been planned in the brings its global system integration the world. in Mayurbhanj district. founder of Grozip. Similarly, around The committee in the meeting second quarter of this fiscal and the Seoul: Hyundai Motor Group expertise and helps align the end- Bharti Airtel’s MD & CEO, India The cluster has been set up with `435.17 lakh has been invested for also discussed to set up pineapple increase shall vary for different said Monday its three affiliates to-end solution to both 3GPP and and South Asia, Gopal Vittal, said, an amount of `430.57 lakh and groundnut cluster at cluster in Rayagada and Gajapati models. It had earlier raised prices and its chief have acquired a O-RAN standards, as the network “We are delighted to join forces around 980 farmers (345 female, Chandrasekharpur in Dhenkanal district. Biswajit Swain of Haastika for different car models in April. controlling stake in US-based and equipment are increasingly with the Tata Group to make India 635 male) will be benefited under district. Also, around 770 female and said that products made out of ba- Several vehicle makers have robotics firm Boston Dynamics embedded into software, it said. a global hub for 5G and allied tech- the initiative. 476 male farmers are engaged in the nana tree have demand in inter- raised prices amid the pandemic as for $880 million. The investment Airtel will pilot and deploy this nologies.” Sahoo also asked APICOL MD cluster. Moreover, a maize cluster national market. input costs have increased. is part of the South Korean auto-making group’s broader plans to strengthen its competitiveness in future mobility solutions. In December, the board of India Inc focuses on balanced life, encourages practice of yoga directors at the three affiliates: Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Mobis and Hyundai Glovis, approved PRESS TRUST OF INDIA lives to keep us healthy and bal- and well-being. the plan to acquire a combined anced both physically & mentally." "On the occasion of 80% stake in Boston Dynamics New Delhi, June 21: India Inc Similarly, Hiranandani Group #InternationalDayOfYoga, our whose value is estimated at and Monday stressed on the need Chairman and National President C&MD, Dir-Refineries & Dir- $1.1 billion. to have a balanced life and en- NAREDCO, Niranjan Hiranandani Health and wellness has Marketing, along with Yoga guru couraged the practice of yoga in also tweeted,"#yoga plays a vital role always been an integral and #HPCL family joins the cele- order to maintain physical and in shaping #professional & #per- bration of #YogaForWellness from part of IndiGo’s culture ‘TN to focus on mental wellbeing, especially dur- sonal mindset. It trains not just the comfort for our homes," it said. ing the ongoing pandemic. Public #body but mind & #soul to #focus since its inception, and At Oil and Natural Gas industrial policy’ sector companies too joined in the #strengthen #teamwork #resilience yoga is certainly a great Corporation (ONGC), chairman celebrations with yoga sessions at #vision #growth #Balance #flex- way to keep both the Subhash Kumar, director-HR Alka Chennai: The Tamil Nadu home and workplace while spread- ibility & #peace #internationa- body and the mind fit Mittal, director-exploration RK government will focus its RAJ RAGHAVAN I SENIOR VP AND HEAD industrial policy on ing the message to “embrace yoga lyogaday2021 @hiranandanigrp Srivastava, director-technical and OF HR, INDIGO diversification of its industrial for holistic health”. @h_communities". field services OP Singh and direc- base and an expert committee Celebrating the International IndiGo Senior VP and Head of tor-onshore Anurag Sharma at- will be set up to suggest Yoga Day, Biocon Chairperson Human Resources Raj Raghavan said,"On the occasion of #IDY2021, tended a yoga session. schemes for MSME revival, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw tweeted a said, "Health and wellness has al- Shri K Padmakar C&MD, Shri Tata Group in a tweet encouraged Governor Banwarilal Purohit picture of herself performing yoga ways been an integral part of laborated with Infinite Health enterprises also joined in the Arun Singh Director (Marketing) people to take up yoga while shar- said Monday. In his customary with a caption, “Yoga is all about IndiGo's culture since its incep- Studios to organise yoga sessions International Yoga Day celebra- & Director (Refineries) and Shri N. ing a motivational video that car-

address to the newly creating a balance in your life. It is tion, and Yoga is certainly a great for its employees and their families. tions. Vijayagopal Director (Finance), ried the message, “Positive affir-

k y m c constituted 16th Legislative about balancing your senses, bal- way to keep both the body and the "We will continue with initia- Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) leads the employees of #BPCL at mations to get you through life's Assembly, Purohit said, "The ancing your body, soul and mind in mind fit." tives to encourage holistic well- said its chairman S M Vaidya and a special virtual session of Yoga". twists and turns. Yo-gat (sic) it! focus of the industrial policy order to live a healthy life.” He said the airlines is running ness for our employees and their other directors joined the yoga ses- Another PSU, Hindustan Today will be aasan. Do the Surya will be on further In her tweet she said, "On this a social media campaign families," Raghavan said. sion. "On this #IDY2021, let us em- Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) namas-care (sic). Balance your diversification of the industrial #InternationalDayOfYoga let's #BendItLike6E to motivate more Like their private sector coun- brace Yoga for holistic health", it said practicing yoga regularly mind, body and to-do list. Don't be base of Tamil Nadu, both pledge to integrate #yoga in our people to take up Yoga. It has col- terparts, top officials of state run said. Likewise, BPCL in a tweet maintains inner balance, peace a worrier, be a warrior” geographically and sectorally."

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P12 TUESDAY | JUNE 22 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR sports Switzerland seal Turkey exit WIJNALDUM, DEPAY SHINE INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE Baku, June 21: Switzerland snatched a 3-1 victory and will smashed in a powerful shot that had have to wait if they have done Dutch goalkeeper Marten enough for their progression as Stekelenburg beaten but thundered Xherdan Shaqiri scored twice in back out off the post. the last Euro 2020 Group A game Instead the home side took the late Sunday. lead in the 24th minute, albeit amid Both sides needed a victory to some controversy, as a tackle from maintain their minimum chance Daley Blind on Goran Pandev set and ensured a lively opening pe- up a counter attack, swiftly exe- riod at the Baku Olympic Stadium, cuted with Donyell Malen and reports ‘Xinhua’. Depay combining before the lat- It took only six minutes for the ter tucked away the ball. A VAR opener as Haris Seferovic had check, however, found Blind’s tackle enough time and space to drill was legal, much to the disgust of the Steven Zuber’s assist past Turkey Macedonians. goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir. Straight after halftime, Matthijs Turkey responded well and de Ligt had a powerful header earned their chances through cleared off the line by Trickovski Mert Muldur, whose shot was as the Dutch served notice of a thwarted by a busy Switzerland more determined approach. goalkeeper Yann Sommer, before Wijnaldum then doubled the score Ozan Tufan missed the target six minutes into the half as Depay from a promising position mo- set him up to finish from close ments later. range. It looked like Turkey would In Bucharest, Christoph claw their way back into the game Baumgartner put Austria into the as Sommer was the busier goal- knockout stage for the first time by keeper. However, Switzerland was scoring the only goal in his team’s ice cold in front of the target and 1-0 victory over Ukraine. doubled their advantage as Shaqiri Baumgartner knocked in a cor- collected Zuber’s square pass be- ner from Austria captain David fore curling the ball into the top Alaba in the 21st minute, only four right corner in the 26th minute. minutes after colliding head-to- Switzerland should have made head with Illia Zabarnyi on the it three, four minutes later but for other end of the field. Baumgartner all that Shaqiri wasn’t able to beat was then substituted in the 32rd Cakir in a one-on-one. Turkey re- minute, holding his head while mained dangerous and pressed but leaving the field. Sommer drove Senol Gunes’ men Austria finished second in Group to despair before the halftime. C with six points and will next face After the interval, Turkey was Italy in London Saturday. Ukraine able to overcome Sommer as Irfan are third with three points and Can Kahveci unleashed a 20-metre could still qualify for the round of hammer to catch the Swiss goal- TWO SIDES OF EMOTION: Memphis Depay and another Dutch player rejoice with goal scorer Georginio Wijnaldum 16 as one of the four best third- keeper flat-footed in the 62nd (C), while North Macedonia goalie lies on the ground hiding his face in disappointment, Monday place teams. minute. Turkey halved the deficit, yet it AGENCIES The Dutch had already secured The captain now has 25 goals was a short-lived joy as Shaqiri top place in Group C but emphasised for the Netherlands, who head to TODAY’S MATCHES wrapped up his brace after strik- Amsterdam, June 21: Georginio their dominance with a full haul of Budapest for their last 16 match CZE v ENG ing a one-timer into the roof of the SILENCE PLEASE: Xherdan Shaqiri gesticulates while celebrating one of his Wijnaldum scored twice and points as North Macedonia exited Sunday against one of the best net, following Zuber’s third as- goals against Turkey, Sunday Memphis Depay was on target too the tournament with none. third-placed finishers from Groups Time: 12:30 am (June 23) sist, to restore Switzerland’s two- as the Netherlands thrashed North Depay opened the scoring in D, E or F. goal lead six minutes later. Turkey crashed out in the group against this opponent,” Switzerland Macedonia 3-0 Monday to keep the first half and Wijnaldum added North Macedonia offered plucky CRO v SCO With the result, Switzerland stage with zero points from three midfielder Shaqiri said. their 100 percent record at Euro two in the space of seven min- intent at creating an upset and had recorded their first win in their games. Italy (9 points) have been con- 2020, but not before surviving some utes to go ahead of Marco van the ball in the Dutch net early, only Time: 12:30 am (June 23) Euro 2020 campaign and could “It was important to show a re- firmed as Group A leaders followed early scares at the Johan Cruyff Basten on the list of his coun- for Ivan Trickovski to be ruled off Telecast: Sony TEN Network advance from the third spot into action as a unit, as a team. We knew by Wales (4 points), Switzerland (4 Arena. try’s scorers. side. Aleksandar Trajkovski then the round of 16. Meanwhile, we could create a lot of chances points) and Turkey (nil). Peru stun Colombia to Verstappen clinches French GP Dutee shatters own keep Copa hopes alive INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE Le Castellet, June 21: Max nat’l record in 100m Verstappen of Red Bull pipped Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes to SHOT-PUTTER TOOR QUALIFIES FOR TOKYO clinch the Formula One (F1) French Grand Prix race here Sunday. This GAMES BREAKING ASIAN RECORD; WOMEN’S was Red Bull’s third consecutive win RELAY TEAM BETTER NATIONAL RECORD TOO of the Formula One season. Verstappen, who won in PRESS TRUST OF INDIA 1:27:25.770 seconds and collected 26 points, passed Hamilton (+2.904 Patiala, June 21: Odisha sprinter seconds, 18 points) with two laps to Dutee Chand, Monday, shattered a go to register the 13th win of his ca- national record in the women’s reer. Verstappen now has 131 points 100m event at the Indian Grand to Hamilton’s 119 after seven races. Prix 4 here on a day where shot-put- Sergio Perez of Red Bull finished ter Tajinder Pal Singh Toor qual- third and Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes ified for the Tokyo Olympics with ended up fourth. Lando Norris of an Asian and national record throw. McLaren finished fifth, ahead of The state star completed the race teammate Daniel Ricciardo, who in 11.17 seconds, agonisingly close to probably ran his best race of the year the Olympic qualification time 11.15s. to take the sixth position. The previous record was 11.22 sec- Verstappen stopped twice to onds, also in the name of Dutee. Hamilton’s one-stop, with the The victory more than made up distance 309.69 km. The race was Despite failing to cross the Dutchman then using his new tyres for Verstappen losing out to 53 laps long. Olympic qualification mark, Dutee to close up to the Mercedes, pass- Hamilton from pole at the start of It was the 61st French Grand is expected to make the Tokyo ing on lap number 52 of 53 for his the race. One lap distance at Le Prix in the World Championship Games on the basis of world rank- third win of the year. Castellet was 5.842 km and a total history, and 17th here at Le Castellet. ings as she is sitting pretty at 42nd Peru players celebrate after one of their goals during their match against spot out of 56 athletes to run in Colombia at Copa America, Sunday the Olympics 100m race. The quartet of Dutee, Hima Das, ASSOCIATED PRESS in South American World Cup S Dhanalakshmi and Archana qualifiers. Only weeks ago they ANOTHER DAY, SAME OLD STORY Suseendran clocked 43.37 seconds Sao Paulo, June 21: Peru beat lost 0-3 to Colombia in Lima. to win the race ahead of India ‘B’ Colombia 2-1 to keep alive their Peru opened the scoring with team (48.02 seconds) and Maldives chances of advancing to the knock- Pena burying the ball in the back (50.74) in the three team race. out stage of Copa America. of the net from the edge of the The Indian team bettered the broke his own national record. Sergio Pena opened the scoring box. Borja’s equaliser, after he was previous record of 43.42 seconds set The previous national record, for the Peruvians in the 17th minute brought down in the area, gave the in 2016 in Almaty by the quartet of which was also in Toor’s name, stood Sunday. Miguel Borja equalised impression Colombia had mo- Merlin K Joseph, HM Jyothi, at 20.92m and was set in 2019. He from the spot in the 53rd but an own mentum. Srabani Nanda and Dutee. also shattered the 12-year-old Asian goal 11 minutes later by Colombian But a set-piece from the right But the quartet failed to clock record of Saudi Arabia’s Sultan defender Yerry Mina decided the flank ended on Mina’s chest and below 43.05 seconds needed to be Abdulm Al Hebshi (21.13m in 2009). match at the Olimpico stadium in then accidentally past Colombian among the top 16 teams in the Road Olympic-bound Kamalpreet Kaur Goiania. goalkeeper David Ospina. The to Tokyo list. Sixteen team will run bettered her earlier national record Peru is in third position in Group Peruvians then managed to de- in the women’s 4x100m relay race in mark in women’s discus throw by B with three points after two fend until the final whistle. Tokyo Games. Monday’s 43.37 sec- hurling the iron disc to a distance matches. Colombia remains with Earlier Sunday, Venezuela and onds will take India to the 20th spot. of 66.59m. But her performance four points in second spot, but with Ecuador drew 2-2. Venezuela are in “I am excited to break my own will not be counted as the new na- only two games remaining. Leader fourth position in the group with The covers are on as rain plays spoilsport at the Rose Bowl, which is also known as Hampshire Bowl and Ageas record in 100m clocking 11.17s and tional record as she was the lone Brazil has six points. The top four two points after three matches and Bowl, in Southampton Monday. The inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and New Zealand create new national record in competitor in the event. y teams will qualify for the quar- Ecuador have one point after two is likely heading towards a disappointing draw with fourth day’s play being washed out due to rain. For the sec- 4x100M relay clocking 43.37s,” wrote Kaur had become the country’s

terfinals. games. ond time in the one-off clash, a whole day has been lost after no play was possible also on the opening day. With Dutee on her Twitter handle. first woman discus thrower to

k k y y m m c c Peru lost 0-4 to Brazil in their The next matches in the group the weather not improving since morning at the ground, the umpires took the call almost four hours and 30 min- The 26-year-old Toor, a 2018 Asian breach the 65m mark with a na- tournament opener, which raised will be played Wednesday. Defending utes after the schedule start time of 10.30 am local time (3 pm). “Day four of the #WTC21 Final has been aban- Games gold winner, crossed the tional record mark of 65.06m dur- doubts about coach Ricardo champion Brazil will play against doned due to persistent rain Thunder cloud and rain,” read an ICC update. The fans who were patiently waiting Olympic qualification mark of ing the Federation Cup here in Gareca’s team. The 2019 Copa Colombia and Peru will face for the play to start had to leave disappointed. 21.10m with a throw of 21.49m, March, which also booked her a spot America finalists are also struggling Ecuador. which was his first attempt, and in the Tokyo Olympics.

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