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TOTAL SHUTDOWN IN CHENNAI FROM CBI ALERTS STATES ON FAKE HAND US FDA REVOKES EMERGENCY USE OF ANIL AMBANI FACES CRISIS AS SBI MOVES JUNE 19, RS 1,000 DOLE AGAIN: TN CM SANITISER MADE USING METHANOL HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE FOR COVID-19 TO RECOVER RS 1,200 CRORE FROM HIM

ith Chennai and suburbs continuing to witness a surge in COVID-19 he CBI has alerted the police in all the states and Union territories and he U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday revoked the tate Bank of is seeking to recover two guarantees furnished by Wcases, Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Monday declared a total Tother law-enforcement agencies about an Interpol input warning about Temergency use authorization for malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as Sthe former billionaire Anil Ambani, which according to a news report lockdown in these areas from June 19 to 30. Also, a full-scale shutdown will racketeers selling fake hand sanitiser, manufactured using the highly-toxic a treatment for COVID-19, the use of which has been championed by are worth more than $158 million. The state-run lender filed an be implemented here on two Sundays during the 12-day period, methanol, and another gang posing as PPE and other COVID-19-related U.S. President Donald Trump. The FDA said based on new evidence, it application with the National Company Law Tribunal to he said. Also, the Chief Minister announced another round of medical suppliers, officials said on Monday. After getting the input, the was no longer reasonable to believe that oral formulations of appoint a resolution professional, according to an update cash relief of Rs 1,000 to rice ration card holders and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) immediately alerted the police hydroxychloroquine and the related drug chloroquine may be on the court's website. The tycoon, who had offered unorganised sector workers in Chennai and a string of other authorities to remain vigilant about gangs using the modus effective in treating the respiratory illness caused by the novel personal guarantee on the bank's loans to his Reliance nearby areas in Chengelpet, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur operandi to make quick money, the officials said. Agency coronavirus. The move comes after several studies of the Communications Ltd. and Reliance Infratel Ltd., was districts. Ration card holders and workers with several state sources said some criminals are approaching hospitals and drug suggested it was not effective, including a widely given a week to reply on Thursday. The 60-year-old welfare boards have already received Rs 1,000 cash health authorities posing as representatives of manufacturers anticipated trial earlier this month showed it failed to prevent is the younger brother of Mukesh Ambani, the assistance in April and subsequent months. of PPE kits and other COVID-related protective gear. infection in people who have been exposed to the virus. wealthiest man in Asia.

Twitterati 304 fresh Covid-19 Kadapa Steel Plant to have One year on, dissension cases, 2 deaths in AP Rs 500 crore n PNS VIJAYAWADA Two forensics equity A record 304 fresh cases were PNS n VIJAYAWADA Rahul Gandhi surfaces in YSRCP ranks added to the Covid-19 tally in students test @RahulGandhi on Monday The upcoming Kadapa Steel as the state's aggregate mount- positive, AMC Plant will have Rs 500 crore This lock down TDP MLA ed to 6,456. equity, and negotiations are proves that: Was never keen to join YSRCP, With two fresh deaths mortuary shut on with big-ticket companies “The only thing hurt in stone reported from Kurnool and for a joint venture with the more dangerous Anantapur districts in the last : The State-owned AP High-Grade says party’s Narsapuram MP pelting by 24 hours, the overall toll mortuary of the Andhra Steels Limited. than ignorance is Medical College in arrogance.” rose to 86, according This was revealed during a PNS n VIJAYAWADA YSRCP workers to the latest Covid- Vizag city has been review meeting on the pro- Albert Einstein I never sought a ticket 19 bulletin. temporarily posed Steel Plant here on Narasapuram MP Kanumuru from the YSRCP. As a PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Of the 304 closed after two Monday where Chief Raghu Rama Krishna Raju on new cases postgraduate Minister YS Jaganmohan Monday set the proverbial cat matter of fact, the YSRCP Tension prevailed in reported, 246 students of Reddy was briefed about the among the pigeons by confess- leadership offered the ticket to Visakhapatnam East Assembly were locals, 52 Forensic developments and the big ing that he was never keen on me. The party leadership constituency on Monday after from other states Medicine and companies showing interest to joining the party but did so only requested several times suspected YSRCP supporters and six foreign Toxicology be part of the projectd. Department tested after repeated requests from pleading me to join the party. gheraoed MLA Velagapudi returnees. The Chief Minister said the YSRCP leadership. Ramakrishna Babu, and pelted Kurnool, the major positive for Covid-19. As that there would be a Rs 500 The MP’s confession drew They literally pleaded me to stones and coconut shells at him, coronavirus hotbed in the many as five professors, four crore equity and the negotia- Amit Shah sharp gasps among the collec- join the party causing injuries. state, crossed the 1,000 mark PG students, and 10 other tions are on with major com- staff, who had come in @AmitShah tive ruling party leadership. — KANUMURU RAGHU It all happened when the in the number of cases as 60 panies who are expressing Talking to the media here, the MLA reached Ramakrishnap were added in the last 24 contact with two PG interest in the venture that is Under PM @Nare- RAMA KRISHNA RAJU students, have been put MP said “I never sought a tick- Narasapuram MP uram to take part in foundation- hours, taking the total to coming up in YSR Kadapa ndraModiji’s et from the YSRCP. As a matter stone laying ceremonies. 1,036. under quarantine. district. Officials briefed Jagan decisive of fact, the YSRCP leadership It is believed that the suspect- With 30, it also has the 3 about the discussions they leadership, India offered the ticket to me. The ed YSRCP activists did not want highest Covid-19 toll so far held on behalf of High Grade is resolutely and party leadership requested sev- the MLA to get any credit for the followed by 27 in Krishna, the A new Coronavirus cluster Steels Limited with Hyundai eral times pleading me to join YSRCP LEADERSHIP MULLING development work and hence second major hotspot in the emerged in Chelluru gram Motors, Tata Steels, Essar collectively fighting against the party. They literally plead- did their best to obstruct him. state. panchayat under Rayavaram Steels, among others, have the Covid-19 global pandemic. ed me to join the party. The ACTION AGAINST RAJU When the MLA remained As many as 56 new cases mandal in East Godavari dis- shown interest in joining the YSCRCP leadership said only if HYDERABAD: The YSRCP leadership is undaunted and tried to go about were reported in Krishna, trict, with a hamlet KSP venture which has a PM Modi’s government will I join the party will other MPs understood to be preparing the ground for with his plans, the suspected majority of them in Suryaraopet registering 26 capacity of about 3 million leave no stone unturned to follow me. They asked me to disciplinary action against the party’s activists of the ruling party pelt- Vijayawada city, taking the cases in a single day. tonne annually. help our people in need. join the party because Narasapuram MP Raghurama Raju for outburst ed stones and coconut shells at overall count to 757. 3 3 Narsapuram is a stronghold of against the party. The controversial MP had been him. Locals said that the attack- the TDP. I had no interest, but publicly critical of the government’s policies and had ers did not belong to the area. Uttam Kumar Reddy after several deliberations I alleged corruption, land mafia activities in the state besides casteism The injured MLA alleged that @UttamTPCC joined the YSRCP.” in the one-year rule of the YSRCP government. Taking a serious view the YSRCP leaders are obstruct- AP man ends Raju has been a maverick of the MP’s criticism, the top leadership of the YSRCP is planning ing development in the con- AP-Karnataka bus As a responsible from the day he joined the party, disciplinary action against him. It is understood that YSRCP stituency. life in Hyd opposition, and his revelations come as no president YS Jaganmohan Reddy has decided to serve show cause “Our party president N keeping in mind surprise to his followers. notice on the MP. He is also reported to have sent indications that he Chandrababu Naidu taught us quarantine services from June 17 the pathetic However, the situation is unex- may face suspension from the YSRCP if his response to the show only how to develop the con- n manner in which the pected for the YSRCP which has cause notice is not satisfactory. stituency, and not to indulge PNS VIJAYAWADA Following the physical dis- been on a roll ever since it won rowdyism,” he said. facility tance, the use of masks and govt is dealing with #COVID19 a landslide in the 2019 elections. and Union home minister Amit ensuring education in mother PNS n HYDERABAD The AP government has sanitisers has been made & listening to genuine On hindsight, the YSRCP Shah for the dinner. tongue in primary classes. decided to resume inter-state mandatory for all passengers. concerns of the public, we leadership could have taken Raju had also made it clear Jagan took a serious view of A resident of Visakhapatnam buses to Karnataka from June The AP government has discussed some possible heed of the blowing wind. Ever his stand on the policy deci- Raju’s stand as this flew in the who had recently returned 17. Following the approval made all the arrangements to solutions & sent concrete Since Raju hosted a farewell sions of the Jaganmohan Reddy face of his government’s decision from the UAE, was found from state government, the carry out Covid-19 tests for suggestions to Hon party for MPs after the winter government. He was highly to introduce English medium in hanging in a hotel at Andhra Pradesh State Road people who will return to the session of Parliament in 2019, critical of the AP government’s government schools for Classes Madhapur where he was Transport Corporation state from Karnataka. @DrTamilisaiGuv relations have soured with move to implement English I to VI. Raju had also criticised under quaran- (APSRTC) management has RTC MD Madireddy Pratap YSRCP supremo and Chief medium in government Jagan’s sand policy saying it had tine. taken the decision to start bus has urged the authorities to Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy. schools and also raised the led to scarcity of sand and ram- The vic- services to Bengaluru city and follow the protocol issued by Vijayasai Reddy V Raju had invited Prime issue in Parliament seeking pant irregularities in its supply. tim was a few other places in the Centre and state to prevent @@VSReddy_MP Minister and protection of identified Karnataka state from June 17. the spread of Covid-19 3 @ncbn has the then BJP national president and Centre’s intervention in as 28-year- The APSRTC will initially through passengers who trav- old David resume inter-state services to el through RTC buses. started his Tharun Karnataka with a limited num- APSRTC had shut down all school of acting Kumar, a resident of ber of 168 buses, which will be the inter-state bus services again. But this Narayana breaks barriers, set to join YSRCP Visakhapatnam in Andhra increased to 500 in four phas- due to the lockdown. time, only a few Pradesh. A polytechnic grad- es. The corporation has However, AP government offi- joined the classes. On the first PNS n HYDERABAD Now, sources close sources said. mined to wriggle out of the uate, he was working for a pri- arranged buses from various cials wrote to the neighbour- day itself, new trainees to the man himself Narayana has been mess that took root during the vate company in Qatar for a district centres and towns ing states to allow inter-state If the grapevine is to be indicate that under scrutiny previous regime. few years. According to the across the state to Karnataka. bus services to operate in the realised that @ncbn is a believed, former Municipal Narayana has for various rea- Furthermore, recently a police, Kumar was engaged to Reservations for the buses wake of the relaxations master inthe art of telling lies Administration Minister and been able to sons ever since government order was issued a distant relative of his and the will be launched online from announced by the Centre in and shedding crocodile tears. senior TDP leader P Narayana bring down YSrestricting the number of stu- couple was supposed to get Tuesday, June 16. People who lockdown restrictions. is all set to become the latest the walls and Jaganmohan dents to be admitted in edu- married on his return. wish to travel to Karnataka Chief Secretary Neelam entrant to the ruling YSRCP. convince Reddy came to cational institutions. As per protocol, Kumar can book Sawhney wrote to govern- It’s no secret that Narayana Nellore YSRCP power. Narayana, who runs an empire checked into a quarantine their tick- ments of , TODAY had been desperately trying to leaders to allow He was the of educational institutions is at facility at a private hotel in ets online Karnataka and switch sides and join the him be part of CRDA chairman extreme loss as the number of Madhapur after landing at through Odisha except ALMANAC YSRCP for the past one year. their party. They have and since the probe students in each of his colleges the Rajiv Gandhi International official web- Tamil Nadu over Month & Paksham: However, YSRCP MLAs from indicated that they have in the Amaravati land has was way above the prescribed Airport (RGIA) in site the resumption of Jyeshtha & Krishna Paksha Nellore had been stonewalling no objection to Narayana’s begun, the former minister limit. Shamshabad. www.apsrt- the bus services Panchangam his moves. joining the ruling party, the allegedly was even more deter- 3 3 conline.in. between states. Tithi : Ekadashi: Full Night Nakshatram: Ashwini: Full Night Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start any important work) TDP gives Rs 50K aid to Stage is set for a Budget session of many firsts Rahukalam: 03:32 pm – 05:10 pm l Governor to address both Houses via videoconference l Legislators over 60 get option not to attend Yamagandam: 09:01 am – 10:39 am Vizag gas leak victims Varjyam: 01:36 am – 03:23 am PNS n VIJAYAWADA The Business Advisory media on Monday that strict n Gulika: 12:16 pm - 01:54 pm PNS VIJAYAWADA has been put at 12, the TDP Committee (BAC), which is Covid -19 guidelines are being said it was providing the finan- In a first, Governor scheduled to meet after the followed in making the seating Good Time: (to start any important work) (TDP) cial aid to 15 families. Biswabhusan Harichandan Governor's address, will decide arrangements in both the Amritakalam: 10:02 pm – 11:49 pm supremo N Chandrababu In a separate letters written would address both the on number of working days, Houses. Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:50 am – 12:43 pm Naidu on Monday said to the 15 families, Naidu Assembly and Legislative according to sources. Seats in the Assembly and a financial aid of Rs said the ruling YSRCP Council on the first day of the It may be recalled that the Council are being sanitised. VIJAYAWADA 50,000 to the gas government has not budget session through virtual state government could not Seating arrangements are being leak victims' fami- given him permission conference on June 16 at 10 am. present the full budget in changed to ensure social dis- WEATHER lies in to visit the port city The Governor will address March in the wake of Covid-19 tancing. Arrangements are Forecast: Cloudy Visakhapatnam — and therefore was not both the Houses of the spread. made to conduct medical tests Temp: 37/28 which he wanted to able to meet them per- Legislature from the Darbar Accordingly, the government to every member while the Humidity: 65% hand over personal- sonally and hand over Hall from the Raj Bhavan opted for vote on account for media will be allowed to cover Sunrise: 05.41 am ly — is now being trans- the assistance. through video conference. three months, and the period the session from the press Sunset: 06.51 pm ferred directly into their bank This arrangement has been Buggana Rajendranath will pre- noon. It is not yet confirmed would end by June 30. gallery and no visitors will be Current Weather Conditions accounts. made in the wake of Covid-19 sent the budget for the finan- whether the session will be cut Meanwhile, Assembly allowed for this session. Updated June 15, 2020 5:00 PM While the toll in the gas leak 3 pandemic. Finance Minister cial year 2020-21 in the after- short to two days. Speaker T Seetharam told the 3 VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | JUNE 16, 2020 vijayawada 02 MODI HAS MASTERED THE ART OF USING TECH TO REACH OUT t the field level, the BJP it is evident that the BJP explained to the people the activists took part in this Congress and Left parties, always mingles with activists, compared to those of In the 2012 Gujarat elections, he addressed the reasons for taking the deci- meeting, many more listened who were either rejected or Apeople, interacting other political outfits, helped people of the state through hologram technology, sions. Modi is a through social media lost contact with the people, with them and fulfilling their the people, especially the which was introduced for the first time in the country. leader who platforms like criticising the BJP at a time it needs. The party identifies poorer sections of society, to provokes TRULY Facebook, YouTube is working hard to develop a itself with the people and the most possible extent. In the 2014 general elections, he used the same thought etc. Over 15,000 rapport with the people. this was the reason it came to The BJP is the only party to technology to address over 800 public meetings among the SPEAKING LED screens and Some people who subscribe power with a landslide major- have set up a control room at creating an impact among the people of even the people by dis- 70,000 smart TVs were to urban naxalite ideology ity and won a permanent national headquarters to remotest towns and villages that it was Modi who cussing the most installed across West predicted that the protests in place for itself in the hearts coordinate relief operations was directly interacting with them. ordinary issues Bengal to enable people from the USA over killing of an and minds of people unlike a across the country. through his Mann Ki Baat booth level to hear Amit African-American George 100-year-old party, which is Against the target of pro- aired on All India Radio. Shah. Floyd by a police official on the way out. viding food packets to over 5 The BJP propagated its suc- In Bihar too, he addressed would instigate people against Even in the early days of crore people, they were dis- workers worked hard to direct contact with them. cesses of the Modi govern- millions of people taking Modi in India. They even pre- imposing lockdown, when tributed among 20 crore peo- mobilise funds for PM Cares In the 2012 Gujarat elec- Y SATYA KUMAR ment completing the first technology to another dimen- dicted that Dalits and people were mostly confined ple as per the official data. Fund. In fact, 54 lakh people tions, he addressed the peo- BJP National Secretary year of its second term sion. Minorities would revolt to their homes, Prime Besides, five crore ration kits contributed to the fund. ple of the state through holo- exploiting technology by way Modi used technology to against Modi. Minister Narendra Modi, and five crore masks were also The party’s Yuva Morcha, gram technology, which was of virtual rallies addressed by bring rapport between leaders Others predicted clashes Home Minister Amit Shah distributed. The relief opera- Kisan Morcha, Mahila introduced for the first time The Modi Government felt Nadda, Amit Shah and and CMs. There is no exag- between Aryans and and party national president tions continue. Morcha, Dalit Morcha, in the country. In the 2014 that it’s its duty to explain its Rajnath Singh. geration to say that no other Dravidians. JP Nadda exhorted the party At least 10 lakh BJP rank Minority Morcha and all affil- general elections, he used the decisions to the people on Besides many Union min- leader exploited technology as BJP wants the country to workers to approach the peo- and file spent their time iated units coordinated 24x7 same technology to address various issues be it demoneti- isters, CMs, senior party lead- effectively as Modi. Moreover, raise its head proudly in the ple and learn their difficulties. amidst the people taking care to extend a helping hand to over 800 public meetings cre- sation, scrapping Article 370, ers, party general secretaries, SAARC, G-20 international comity of nations by achiev- The party president of their needs. BJP leaders the downtrodden during the ating an impact among the Citizenship Amendment Act, secretaries held rallies in the meetings were held via tech- ing comprehensive develop- entrusted responsibilities to paid special attention to the Covid pandemic. people of even the remotest Triple Talaq and so on. name of Jan Samvad. nology because of Modi’s ini- ment and by promoting unity BJP leaders and set targets for elderly and the indisposed. Modi loves to remain in the towns and villages that it was It held meetings across the In the virtual rally held in tiative. and patriotism. But the fissi- them and constantly moni- Over 4.5 lakh workers exclu- midst of the people. He always Modi who was directly inter- country on the issues to West Bengal, Amit Shah was The effect of virtual rallies parous forces are not able to tored the progress. A review sively worked for their wel- thinks of ways and means to acting with them. In fact, explain the priorities of the heard by over 2 crore, which is that they can be taken to understand this, whereas peo- of the activities in the wake of fare. get closer to the people if he Modi drew closer to the peo- government to the people. At is a record of sorts. even the most remote areas. ple of the country received it return to normalcy in society, At the same time, BJP is not in a position to make ple with his Chai Pe Charcha. certain times, Modi himself While thousands of What is surprising is the very well.

Durga temple to remain closed Vizag poised to become Home Minister refutes on June 21 n TDP chief’s allegations PNS VIJAYAWADA PNS n VIJAYAWADA film hub of South India l The Home Minister added that former minister Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy temple atop Indrakeeladri Hill CHINNAM PRADEEP KUMAR TDP chief N and TDP senior leader JC Diwakar Reddy’s family l The recent visit of will remain closed on June 21 n VIJAYAWADA Chandrababu was involved in several irregularities during the on account of solar eclipse. Tollywood biggies to Naidu was Naidu’s regime. The Home Minister said that JC Amaravati for talks with the Diwakar Reddy family members had cheated The temple doors will be Vizag has a special place in the Chief Minister has bared indulging in closed after performing ritual hearts of Tollywood fraternity as mud-sling- the transport department by creating fake more plans for documents and even risked the lives of many ‘Pancharati’ on June 20. many Telugu films have had been Visakhapatnam than expected ing against However, the temple will be shot here. The beaches, ‘erramat- the YSRCP by operating the buses without proper licences opened for darshan to devo- ti dibbalu’ and Araku Valley have l The CM baffled the to defame the l tees on June 22 from 6 am. become most sought after places Tollywood biggies by asking party, alleged Sucharita informed that Atchannaidu had The temple Vedic to shoot the films. Yesteryear them to spell out what other Hone Minister threatened the ESI directors flaunting his capacity Committee members renowned directors shot many steps they were expecting Mekathoti as the Labour Minister to misappropriate the funds announced that Durga temple, films here. After bifurcation of from him when they just asked Sucharita. along with other temples on erstwhile Andhra Pradesh the for permission for the shooting Addressing the media the hill will remain closed on prominence of Vizag enhanced of films and TV serials here on Monday, the Home and swindled Employees State are a few more high-level Sunday, due to eclipse. The manifold. Minister lashed out at oppo- Insurance (ESI) funds worth personalities involved in the annular solar eclipse will begin Speculations are rife that the sition leader Naidu for his more than Rs 150 crore. scam and all the details of on June 21 at 10.25 am and Port City, which was recently with the Chief Minister has Ater bifurcation, Chief be issued through a single win- baseless allegations that the She further informed that their involvement will also end at 1.54 pm, according to declared as the Executive Capital, bared more plans for Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy dow, which is a positive move by YSRCP had forced Tekkali Atchannaidu had threatened come to the fore during the temple officials. may become the hub of South Visakhapatnam than expected. appears to be going a step ahead the government. After the cine TDP MLA K Atchannaidu to the ESI directors flaunting course of the investigation. After the eclipse, priests Indian film industry. Chief The Chief Minister had baffled to turn the picturesque Port City biggies met Jagan, immediately join the YSRCP. She said it is his capacity as the Labour The Home Minister added will perform cleaning rituals at Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy, the Tollywood delegation by ask- into the hub of the South Indian permissions were accorded to shameless for Naidu to Minister to misappropriate that former minister and TDP 2.30 pm on the temple premis- who focused much on welfare ing them to spell out what other film industry. The government is resume shooting, which were indulge in such baseless accu- the funds. Using intimidating senior leader JC Diwakar es. Later, the temple doors will during his one-year rule, has been steps they were expecting from likely to extend a series of sops for stalled due to the lockdown. sations. tactics, he did not pay heed to Reddy’s family was involved in be closed after ‘Pancharati’ taking the initiative to facilitate him when they just asked for per- the Tollywood to shift the base to The government is likely to allo- She sought to clarify that the advice of the directors and several irregularities during on June 21. On the occasion, the shifting of Tollywood base mission for the shooting of films Visakhapatnam. cate 1,000 acres for setting up of the YSRCP had never invited brazenly indulged himself in the Naidu’s regime. The Home the temple committee has from Telangana to Andhra and TV serials. The Chief Speaking to The Pioneer, Film cine hub in Visakhapatnam in the the accused TDP MLA K such a huge scam, she alleged. Minister said that JC Diwakar cancelled all darshans on Pradesh. Soon after the first Minister has reportedly offered and Television Promotion days to come, he added. Atchannaidu to join their Sucharita said that all the Reddy family members had Sunday. anniversary of his rule, he has more than what the Tollywood Council of Andhra Pradesh FTPCAP secretary party. Speaking on the Rs 150 accused related to the ESI cheated the transport depart- shifted gears to give the much expected like the single window (FTPCAP) president J Chaitanya P Vijay Varma thanked crore ESI scam, she said that Scam were arrested only after ment by creating fake docu- needed thrust to development. system for various projects of the said that with the initiative of the Jaganmohan Reddy for the sup- the government had ordered obtaining clear evidence that ments and even risked the The recent visit of Tollywood film industry and development of Chief Minister permissions per- port and encouragement to the a probe as Atchannaidu had showed their involvement. lives of many by operating the Pawan demands biggies to Amaravati for talks the City of Destiny. taining to the film industry will film industry. brazenly violated all norms She hastened to add that there buses without proper licences. cancellation of Class X exams YSRCP firm on exposing Vja Dvn serves over 10.9 L migrants PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n VIJAYAWADA l Despite supply and labour Jana Sena Party chief Pawan graft in TDP: Ambati constraints, unscheduled Kalyan demanded that the The South Central Railway, running nature of Specials and government postpone the PNS n VIJAYAWADA involved in Rs 150 crore med- Vijayawada Division, has suc- huge requirement in numbers, Class X examinations, which ical scam, he reminded. cessfully distributed free meals NGOs efficiently pooled all the are scheduled to begin from The TDP’s base was shaken Moreover, the arrest of JC to over 10.90 Lakh migrants on resources to ensure no one July 10. He pointed out that with the arrest of three TDP Prabhakar Reddy and his son their journey back to their goes hungry on their way back all the neighbouring States leaders and this is just a begin- Asmith Reddy was made for homes on 753 Shramik Specials to home Telangana, Tamil Nadu, ning as the YSRCP govern- operating buses with forged passing through the Division till Chhattisgarh and other States ment is firm on arresting all documents and for not taking June 14. In response to the call l P Srinivas, Divisional in the country have decided the corrupt leaders and safety measures while plying given by the Ministry of Railway Manager, Vijayawada, Naidu decries not to conduct exams keep- producing them buses. All these irregu- Railways to serve the guest was effusive in his praise of all ing in view of covid-19. He before the court, larities took place workers on Shramik Specials, the organisations whose attack on said that by conducting the disclosed YSRCP with Naidu’s com- Vijayawada Division has part- generosity and personal examinations, the govern- MLA and official pliance during his nered with IRCTC to serve the involvement helped the railways party MLA ment was pushing the lives of spokesperson tenure, he alleged. needy from its base kitchens in a lot in the hour of need the students into risk as the Ambati TDP chief Naidu the Division to serve the food every time with in short notice ward to serve the migrants with PNS n VIJAYAWADA number of positive cases is on Rambabu. and his son Lokesh and water to migrants at all and rendered succour to free food and water in efficiently pooled all the the rise day after day. Speaking to the are politicising these important junctions like Nellore, migrants travelled in 25 trains till Vijayawada. resources to ensure no one goes Opposition leader N He said that by announc- media here on issues by adding caste Gudur, Ongole, Vijayawada, date. At , hungry on their way back to Chandrababu Naidu on ing the date of Class X exams Monday, Rambabu colour to them and Rajahmundry and Samalkot to Similarly, Satya Sai Seva Keasavabhatla Charitable Trust home. Monday alleged that the it has created a worry among said that ever since the terming them as being done achieve this exceptional feat. Samithi, Bezawada Panthers, & ISKCON and Jain Seva Samiti P Srinivas, Divisional Railway YSRCP government was parents. Though the number YSRCP came to power, Chief with political vengeance, he Supporting this novel initia- Amaravati, Asajyothi Youth provided food to the migrants. Manager, Vijayawada, was effu- resorting to repeated attacks of papers is being cut, during Minister YS Jaganmohan said. “The YSRCP has no tive, many local NGOs voluntar- Engagement, Sha Nathmal & RSS Volunteers, Audi Sankara sive in his praise of all the on TDP MLAs and leaders the present Covid-19 crisis, it Reddy is ensuring transparen- interest in taking political ily provided 1.2 lakh meals, Co, Hotel Fortune Murali, Edcuational Institutions at organisations whose generosity violating the fundamental is not advisable to conduct cy in the governance and firm vengeance against the TDP, snack packets to guest workers Doctors' Association, Zariya Gudur and Iskcon Food Relief and personal involvement rights of citizens despite of examinations, he said. on exposing the corruption which has only 23 seats in the on 90 Shramik trains across the Foundation, Jain Samaj, Samara Foundation in Nellore came helped the railways a lot in the repeated strictures from the that had taken place during Assembly and the party is on Division. Especially, NGOs like Sata Sewa, Amaravati Round forward to serve the migrants. hour of need. The DRM also High Court. VIJAYAWADA the TDP rule. the verge of extinction. Like Amrutha Hastham, Rangaraya Table, Sarah Foundation, Green Despite supply and labour con- complimented the Division offi- Naidu condemned the Former Minister Congress, TDP will also van- Alumni of 1979 and Amaravati Meadows, Samskriti Seva Samiti straints, unscheduled running cials for maintaining close liai- attack on MLA Velagapudi BULLION RATES Atchannaidu in the previous ish from the State,” he predict- Runners did indispensable ser- and Vadsundhara Diamond nature of Specials and huge son with NGOs and Voluntary Ramakrishna Babu, and came GOLD TDP government was ed. vice by responding positively Roof have voluntarily came for- requirement in numbers, NGOs Organisations. down heavily on the ruling ` 49,450 (10 gm) party goons for pelting stones at the TDP MLA from ` 60 Visakhapatnam East con- SILVER stituency and other leaders. ` 47,100 (1kg) Researchers to identify genes that put some at Corona risk The ruling party hooligans ` 1350 prevented the TDP MLA IANS n LONDON Covid-19 could aid efforts to Jim Wilson, Professor of Human consequences of infection and from laying the foundation tackle the pandemic, and help Genetics at the University of self-isolation. The study is sup- stone for development activ- CHICKEN Genes may soon reveal, who combat future disease outbreaks," Edinburgh. ported by the Medical Research ities and created havoc by RATES `/KG would develop severe Covid-19 said the researchers. By providing gene data, volun- Council, Biotechnology and committing repeated offences symptoms, remain asympto- More than 30 million people teers will help the team avoid the Biological Science Research and attacks on the TDP lead- Dressed/With Skin `177 matic or only have a mild worldwide have used genetic costly, time-consuming task of Council, Health Data Research ers. Without Skin `201 Coronavirus attack, say testing services. Researchers are collecting the hundreds of thou- UK and Wellcome Trust. Naidu questioned whether Broiler at Farm `122 researchers. now urging them to share their sands of DNA samples that "To identify the genes that the opposition MLAs has no Data from popular home DNA data to help speed up dis- would otherwise be needed to explain why some people get very right even to launch CC genetic-testing kits could help sci- coveries that could help fight the map the genes involved. sick from Coronavirus and oth- road works in their seg- EGG entists shed light on why some virus. The team aims to identify ers don't, we need the solidarity ments. The YSRCP was people, who catch Coronavirus "Some people suffer no ill genes that influence the risk of of a large proportion of people trampling upon the funda- 100 RATES `/ have no symptoms, while others effects from Coronavirus infec- developing Covid-19 and those from different countries who can mental rights of all sections HYDERABAD 370 become very ill, according to the tion, yet others require intensive that affect disease severity, by share their DNA testing results of people and the long- VIJAYAWADA 385 team from the University of care. We need to identify the comparing volunteers' symp- with us. In this case, size really standing democratic system Edinburgh in the UK. genes causing this susceptibility, toms - or lack of them - with their matters," said Albert Tenesa, was being disrupted deliber- VISAKHAPATNAM 365 Researchers are now asking health insights to join a study that to the infection. so we can understand the biolo- DNA. Professor of Quantitative ately. Now, even the rights of RETAIL PRICE `3.85 people who have used DNA test- aims to identify key genes "Understanding the effect gy of the virus and hence devel- Researchers also aim to Genetics at the University of legislators were being (IN VIJAYAWADA) ing services to gain ancestry or involved in the body's response genes have on susceptibility to op better drugs to fight it," said analyse the long-term health Edinburgh. denied.

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ATTACKS ON TDP LEADERS ‘Naidu turned schemes into scams’ Lokesh warns Jagan of TDP PNS n VIJAYAWADA n Anil Kumar n The minister said, “There is no lambasted Lokesh for future for the TDP in the State N Chandrababu Naidu had making statements and asked who would pay back turned his welfare schemes paying back in the same coin into scams when he was at the like, “We are noting with interest? Instead of taking helm and was sulking over the down everything and responsibility for the scams PNS n VIJAYAWADA n we will pay back to that took place in their rule, Lokesh said that people, arrest of his party leaders, said who talk against Jagan Minister for Water Resources the ruling party with TDP members are playing TDP general secretary and K Anil Kumar Yadav. an interest” caste politics by provoking BCs MLC Nara Lokesh warned the are being targeted, they Addressing a press confer- YSRCP government that they have not done any ence here on Monday, the would not keep mum if they wrong and will get bail, minister slammed TDP chief N scams that took place in their ruption charges and the govern- continue to attack the TDP said Lokesh Chandrababu Naidu and his rule, TDP members are playing ment is conducting investiga- leaders. Lokesh on Monday n son Nara Lokesh for support- caste politics by provoking BCs. tion, wherein facts are being met the family members of JC JC Diwakar Reddy said ing those accused of corrup- There is no separate law for BCs unveiled.” Prabhakar Reddy. Later, speak- that the ruling YSRCP tion. Neither Chandrababu JC Prabhakar Reddy, who were down everything and we will and OCs. It is shameful of Chief Minister YS ing to the media on Monday, he was targeting the nor Lokesh dared to pay a visit arrested on corruption charges, pay back to the ruling party Naidu and Lokesh standing by Jaganmohan Reddy made a vented his ire on Chief Minister opposition with a political to the State for the past three while Naidu hosted a candle- with an interest.” the accused, who was charged promise to the public during YS Jaganmohan Reddy for the vendetta and creating months fearing the pandemic light rally standing up for the The minister said, “There is with Rs 150 crore scam dealing elections that strict action will arrest of TDP leaders. unnecessary trouble and were least bothered about accused, he alleged. no future for the TDP in the with employees health, while be taken against the corrupt and He said that JC Prabhakar intentionally the public. But all of a sudden, Meanwhile, Anil Kumar State and asked who would pay the other was plying buses with today as per the Constitution, Reddy did not resort to any Lokesh visited Tadipatri to lambasted Lokesh for making back with interest? Instead of forged documents. It is Naidu, action is being taken against the corrupt activities like Reddy since February 22, and pacify the family members of statements like, “We are noting taking responsibility for the who had asked to prove the cor- accused, he added. Jaganmohan Reddy. He said stressed that Prabhakar Reddy bail, said Lokesh. JC Diwakar that they are not scared of cases is not a financial offender. The Reddy said that the ruling foisted by the YSRCP govern- government was filing cases YSRCP was targeting the oppo- ment. against SCs and backward sition with a political vendet- He said that travels business classes, if they keep quiet, the ta and creating unnecessary Srinivasulu takes charge as new CP Was never keen is not new to the JC family and ruling party will file false cases trouble intentionally. reminded that Jagan was against everyone, he opined. He said that the Assembly PNS n VIJAYAWADA behind bars on charges of cor- MLA K Atchannaidu under- will be held by sending all the to join YSRCP... ruption for 16 months and was went surgery but he was TDP leaders out of the hall and B Srinivasulu assumed charge as trying to take revenge. He brought by road from pass the bills. Despite no names the new city Commissioner of Continued from Page 1 informed that they are making Srikakulam to Amaravti and in the FIR, Prabhakar Reddy Police here on Monday. a note of all the humiliations they did not allow them inside and Asmith Reddy were arrest- Srinivasulu, who was discharg- Raju meanwhile admitted Narayana all set and attacks on the TDP lead- the court by hurting their ed, he pointed out. ing duties as an Additional that due procedures were ers and very soon they would morale. He said that Lokesh has Commissioner of Police of not allowed in the arrest of to join YSRCP pay back in the same coin, Lokesh said that people, more concern on the party Vijayawada, which is a part of the K Atchannaidu, but refused Continued from Page 1 warned Lokesh. who talk against Jagan are leaders and my family,hence, he state capital region of Amaravati, to believe that the arrest He alleged that 22 cases being targeted, they have not came to meet them, Diwakar has been elevated to the top post. was an act of political Running the business is no were filed against JC Prabhakar done any wrong and will get Reddy said. He took charge from Ch vendetta. Further, he noted longer viable for him if these Dwaraka Tirumala Rao, his that not allowing former decisions are enforced. predecessor, who was posted as Chief Minister and TDP Keeping in view his business the DGP, Railways. Incidentally, president N Chandrababu interests, Narayana reported- Srinivasulu had earlier served as Naidu from meeting ly expressed interest in joining Vijayawada CP from May 2013 B Sreenivasulu takes charge as Commissioner of Police from his predecessor Atchannaidu at the Guntur YSRCP, which now appears to to August 2014. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao in Vijayawada on Monday hospital amounted to viola- be merely a matter of time. Addressing a press confer- tion of his rights. The Mekapati family is said to ence, the newly-appointed CP in the city. He said that they On Saturday, when Naidu have played a key role in facil- said he is already has experi- would punish those indulging The CP warned of went to Guntur hospital to itating Narayana’s entry into ence of working as the in drug peddling or drug traf- stern action meet Atchannaidu, he was the YSRCP. Commissioner of Police in ficking. The new CP said that against those who asked to take permission Mekapati Rajmohan Reddy Vijayawada and possesses a the Cyber Cell would focus on from the magistrate. The who was close associate of YS clear understanding of the all the online frauds. try to break law MP also admitted that there Rajasekhara Reddy and these problems pertaining to the Outgoing Commissioner of and order by is large-scale corruption in associations have endured city. He thanked the govern- Police Ch Dwaraka Tirumala indulging in or distribution of house sites to and continue in the Jagan era, ment for once again giving him Rao said that he had worked as the poor. He also said MPs with one of Medapati’s son the opportunity to serve the Vijayawada CP for 23 months inciting violence are finding it difficult to get being Minister and another a city as the Police and added that the department and disturbing the an appointment with Jagan MLA. Jagan may not deny the Commissioner. under him had effectively peace in the city. because of the coteire sur- request of Mekapati He said measures would be worked during the Assembly rounding the CM. “I could- Rajmohan Reddy if matters taken to ensure speedy justice elections in the city and taken He said that they n’t get an appointment with were to come to such a head, to public in all the cases. He steps to contain the spread of would punish those the CM several times. and Narayana may soon start said that he would further Covid-19. indulging in drug On the issue of shifting the singing paeans to Jagan. strengthen the Special Branch He further stated that they capital from Amaravati, he and control the crime rate in were able to control the crime peddling or drug said, “It is a sensitive issue. the city. He warned of stern rate in the city significantly trafficking I have an affinity to of the view that Amaravati action against those who try to while improving public rela- Vijayawada where I was born will continue to be the cap- break law and order by tions. Tirumala Rao said that and brought up. I fiercely ital with two more capitals. Exam, result stress indulging in or inciting vio- it was a very good experience lated the newly appointed CP want Amaravati BJP also wants Amaravati to lence and disturbing the peace to work as CP and congratu- B Srinivasulu. to be the capital. Jagan was be the capital.” Kadapa Steel AP man at ‘worrying levels' 304 fresh Covid-19 NAMRATA SRIVASTAVA conducted with their parents Plant to have ends life in n HYDERABAD Two thirds of keeping a vigil on them. These youngsters are things can irritate kids and Rs 500 cr equity Hyderabad Every hour one student com- make them anxious." cases, 2 deaths in AP mits suicide in India, with going through While most schools abroad Continued from Page 1 about 28 such suicides report- ‘worrying levels' have a counsellor who helps Continued from Page 1 quarantine... ed every day, according to kids navigate through their The meeting discussed about Continued from data compiled by the National of exam and issues, many schools in the the proposals of the companies for The village now has a total 2 forensic students test Page 1 Crime Records Bureau result stress country have no such provision. joining the venture. Further nego- of 40 Coronavirus cases, offi- (NCRB) a year ago, soon after Dr Manzher AIi consultant tiations with the companies cial sources said. All those However, on June 12, the exam results are psychiatrist, associated with the should be completed soon and who tested positive here, positive: AMC mortuary closed the hotel staff found announced. immense pressure to perform TSBIE expresses, "We all know after finalising the partner, other attended a wedding recently at him hanging in the Two thirds of young people well in academics as well as that mental health is still stigma formalities with the selected com- G Mamidada that had over 100 Continued from Page 1 is difficult to keep mortuary room and alerted the are going through 'worrying extra-curricular activities. Due in Indian society. Most people pany would be completed within Coronavirus patients. open. So we decided to close police. levels' of exam stress, accord- to this pressure, they face refrain from talking about it. two months, the officials told. The sub-jails in Nellore and The PG students had con- it temporarily,” he said. Based on the com- ing to a survey, and one in 10 depression, anxiety and stress. Thus child mental health is of Within two years, developing Tirupati also reported Covid- ducted post-mortem on over Since the morgue has been plaint of the hotel man- are going through 'extreme' What is more worrisome is very less consequence. Most the township and allied infrastruc- 19 cases as a couple of inmates 40 bodies in the last one closed, no post-mortems agement, the Madhapur stress from exams. that many parents and teach- schools appoint their teachers as ture would be completed. tested positive. Of the total month. Despite wearing PPE would be conducted from Police registered a case But, only 34 per cent of stu- ers neglect these situations, counsellor, and not a qualified By this month-end soil testing 6,456 cases in AP, 5,087 were and other safety equipment, Monday. The AMC officials of suspicious death and dents seek external help when thinking that the child is act- expert. A psychiatrist can and geo technical survey would be local residents, 1,159 from they tested positive for the have informed the police to began an investigation. they're stressed about exams. ing out to run away from understand the issues the child completed, the officials told the other states and 210 were for- Covid-19. shift the bodies to nearby gov- Preliminary investi- As the results of Telangana studies. The child thus is left is facing better, and thus can be Chief Minister. Roads, power sup- eign returnees. The contact persons of the ernment hospitals for autopsy. gation revealed that Intermediate exams approach, alone without anyone to talk more helpful to the kid." ply, main compound wall and The state now has 2,985 students tested negative for All the bodies have been Kumar and his fiancé the Board of Intermediate to." Reminiscing an incident other infrastructure would be active cases, including 2,231 the virus, but they were put shifted to King George used to quarrel frequent- Education has provided a list Dr Anitha futher adds that, where a teacher recounted her developed expeditiously, told the locals, 567 from other states under quarantine as a precau- Hospital’s morgue for com- ly as he could not return of clinical psychologists whom this helpline initiative hold discussion with the student in officials. The Chief Minister said and 187 foreign returnees. In tionary measure. pleting the medico-legal for- home. the students can contact for much more importance due to teachers' staff room in a school, that there will be Rs 500 crore all 3,385 patients have been dis- Principal of Andhra malities. On Friday, Kumar help. the ongoing pandemic situa- Dr Anitha Are shares, "We equity in the KSP. charged so far, according to the Medical College (AMC) PV Experts said that it is a hanged himself to the Talking about this initiative, tion. "Earlier, children could at never share what kids tell us to Industries minister M Goutham bulletin. The state has so far Sudhakar said all the profes- wakeup call for the adminis- ceiling fan using a bed- Dr Anitha Are, a clinical psy- least leave all the worries when anyone, unless the child is sui- Reddy, Industries Department completed 5,67,375 Covid-19 sors and staff of the forensic tration and it should set up sheet, after an argument chologist said, "This helpline they were around their friends. cidal. While the teachers are Special Chief Secretary, K Valvan tests, including 15,173 in the medicine department have temporary morgues in all the over the phone again. was available also before the However now, they are locked taught child psychology in B.Ed and other officials were present last 24 hours, with a positivity been put under quarantine. “It districts of Andhra Pradesh. The police are investi- exams began. Now-a-days we up, they can't go out to play. course, the experts handle these during the review meeting. rate of 1.14 per cent. gating. see that many children facing Even their online classes are matters very delicately." TDP gives Rs 50K Stage set for Students can opt Work from home helping in a session of strengthening family bonding aid to families of many firsts out of ICSE exams Continued from PNS n HYDERABAD exams as per the revised PNS n HYDERABAD given time to iron out Vizag gas leak victims Page 1 schedule or they could opt out many such issues, he said In the time of the Covid-19 of the remaining exams, in The work from home adding that about 89 per Continued from and move forward. The Speaking to The pandemic, the Council for which case the final results will (WFH) being offered by cent of those surveyed Page 1 TDP would always be Pioneer senior MLA Indian School Certificate be based on performance in the IT Industry is helping have reported enhanced for the people and Umareddy Examinations (CISCE) has internal assessment or pre- the IT professionals relationships with spouses In the letter, the TDP extend all support at all Venkateswarulu said notified that students all across board exams. The Council strengthen their family and other family members. chief claimed how one times," he added. that the session will be India and abroad can now said that it will soon come up bonding as they are spend- Issues with internet con- entire flight was can- Naidu also con- conducted as per the choose not to appear for with the methodology for ing more time at home. nectivity, missing team- celled when he was demned the ruling guidelines prescribed to the pending ICSE the same. Previously, work apart, work and occasional about to go to the port YSRCP government say- contain the virus. There board exams or the Few papers of the travel would take two to power outages remained city. "Now, the TDP ing it has thrown all are no hard and fast ISC board exams ICSE exam could three hours more. the key challenges for work leaders would visit each weight behind the LG rules regarding MLAs and instead get not be held due to The survey, which took from home. About 62 per of the bereaved families Polymers management aged over 60 years evaluated on the the pandemic. In 500 samples in 150 pro- cent said they had no work and the assistance was from the beginning. (senior citizens). basis of internal the proposal the jects over a month, also extended the work from their views about extend- pressure while working being directly deposited "But whether in Those who want, can assessment marks. CISCE has also said said about 57 per cent of home post lockdown. ing it and other aspects. from home. The survey, in their bank accounts," power or in opposition, stay home, he said. The CISCE on that "for the avoid- them are not keen on an About 82 per cent of the He said the work from however, said that about 48 Naidu said. the TDP would contin- Venkateswarulu said Monday informed ance of doubt, for onsite opportunity at this respondents said they home has helped many per cent were putting in 8- He told the victims' ue to be on the side of that seating arrangement the High Court that it those subjects where point due to the fear of would like it if the facility people strengthen their 10 hours work and about families that an irrepara- the people and it would is also changed inside will not force students to examinations have already Coronavirus. is further extended. family relationships. The 29 per cent said they were ble loss was caused to fight for the cause of jus- the hall as per instruc- appear for remaining exami- been conducted, results in The 14-point question- TITA Global President IT sector, according to putting in 10-12 hours of them and that could not tice to the gas leak vic- tion to maintain social nations for Class X and XII in those subjects will be declared naire, administered per- Sundeep Kumar Makthala NIMHANS, was among work at home. A majority be compensated in any tims families and hun- distance, all safety mea- July, 2020. The Council said based on the student's perfor- sonally and also online, said the survey aimed to those that were seeing a of the companies did not manner. dreds of those injured in sures are being taken to that it has decided to offer stu- mance in such examinations." said nearly 90 per cent of understand how the WFH high rate of divorce and give any incentive for work "However, each fami- surrounding areas," he ensure smooth function dents two options - either The next hearing, on this mat- the companies have is being implemented, discord. The WFH has from home. ly should take courage added. of the sessions. they can appear for pending ter, will be held on June 17. VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | JUNE 16, 2020 nation 04 No power can break ICMR recommends use of SHORT READS rapid antigen kits for testing Indo-Nepal ties: Rajnath PNS n NEW DELHI In view of its high specificity but PNS n NEW DELHI relatively low sensitivity, the "Our relations are ICMR has recommended the Rejecting Nepal's territorial not only of this use of rapid antigen test kits for claim, Defence Minister world, but also of diagnosis of COVID-19 in con- Lakhs of locusts killed Rajnath Singh asserted on tainment zones and healthcare Monday that the Lipulekh- the 'other world' settings in combination with in UP's Mahoba Dharchula road falls very much and they cannot the RT-PCR test. The kits will district: Official in India and conveyed the be changed even allow faster diagnosis without Modi government's willing- laboratory examination MAHOBA: The district ness to sort out the "misunder- if someone wishes Standard Q COVID-19 Ag administration here sprayed standing" with the neighbour- so," he said detection kit (rapid antigen test chemicals on a swarm of ing country through dialogue. kits) is a rapid chromatograph- a true positive and does not need tive test is 30 minutes. After that locusts, spread over half-a- Singh stressed on the centuries- ic immunoassay for qualitative reconfirmation by RT-PCR test, the test strip should be discard- kilometre, killing lakhs of them, old ties between the two counties, the country's new political map, detection of specific antigens to said ICMR said. The Standard Q ed, it said. officials said on Monday. The noting that they were not only laying claim over three strategical- SARS-CoV-2. It has been devel- COVID-19 Ag detection can be In view of its high specificity swarm attacked Mahoba on social, geographical, historical changed even if someone wish- between the two countries came ly key areas, including Lipulekh, oped by SD Biosensor, a South interpreted as positive or nega- while relatively low sensitivity, Sunday evening after invading Banda district. Only 10 per cent and cultural but also spiritual. es so," he said at a BJP's virtual under strain after Singh inaugu- along the border with India. Korea based company, the ICMR tive after 15 minutes of putting ICMR recommends the use of of the agriculture fields had India can never forget this reali- rally for Uttarakhand, the state in rated a 80-km-long strategically- "If the Lipulekh-Dharchula said in an advisory. the sample into the well by Standard Q COVID-19 Ag vegetables, therefore they ty and Indians can never have any whose border region the road has crucial road connecting the road has given rise to some mis- Suspected individuals who appearance of test and control detection assay as a point of care settled on trees, district bitterness towards Nepal, the been built. "These are no ordinary Lipulekh pass with Dharchula in understanding among the peo- test negative for COVID-19 by lines, which can be read with a diagnostic assay for testing under agriculture officer Veer Pratap defence minister added. ties and we are bound by 'roti' and Uttarakhand on May 8. ple of Nepal, I believe we can sit rapid antigen test should be naked eye, requiring no special- (containment zones and health- Singh said. On Sunday evening, "Our relations are not only of 'beti' (livelihood and marriage). Nepal's Parliament had on together to address it. We can do tested sequentially by RT-PCR to ized equipment, it said. care settings) settings in combi- the swarm attacked a garden in this world, but also of the 'other No power in the world can break Saturday unanimously voted to it through dialogue," the defence rule out infection, whereas a pos- The maximum duration for nation with the gold standard Kamalkhera village. "As soon as world' and they cannot be it," Singh said. The bilateral ties amend the Constitution to update minister said. itive test should be considered as interpreting a positive or nega- RT-PCR test, the advisory said. the news of the locusts reaching the village came, officials of the agriculture department sprayed chemicals No. of Covid-19 tests to Supreme Court refuses through a fire tender, following Rajasthan MLAs to stay which lakhs of locusts were killed. Some locusts died in the be increased to 18,000 to stay suspension of rain itself," Singh said. The official said some small swarms put at hotel till RS election of locusts are still hovering around and the administration per day in Delhi PNS n NEW DELHI the party did in Karnataka and PCPNDT rules and farmers are fully alert. PNS n NEW DELHI Madhya Pradesh, could not Congress general secretary succeed in Rajasthan," he told PNS n NEW DELHI Vineet Saran issued notice to the The ruling AAP and main oppo- Avinash Pande said on reporters at the JW Marriott Centre and also gave liberty to HC seeks Delhi govt sition BJP in Delhi on Monday Monday that the legislators hotel in Jaipur. The Supreme Court on Monday the petitioner to raise the issue reply on Ganga Ram said the battle against COVID- who are supporting the Ashok "We are staying like a fami- refused to stay the Centre's April again, if the notification is 19 needs to be fought keeping Gehlot government in ly and this is a blessing in dis- 4 notification by which the renewed beyond June 30. Hospital's plea political differences aside, while Rajasthan would continue to guise," Pande said, adding that implementation of certain rules The bench said that it won't be NEW DELHI: The Delhi High informing that the number of stay together at a hotel till the the legislators had been kept of the Pre-Conception and possible for it to interfere Court Monday sought response coronavirus tests will be Rajya Sabha election due to the after discussion with them. Pre-Natal Diagnostic with the notification at of the AAP government on a increased to 18,000 per day in the alleged poaching threat from Asked about the Food and Techniques this stage and posted plea by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital city from June 20, even as the the BJP. Civil Supplies Minister (Prohibition of Sex- the matter for fur- (SGRH) seeking quashing of an Congress hit out at the Centre city from June 20. Pande said the legislators Ramesh Meena's absence, Selection Rules), ther hearing in the FIR lodged by Delhi Police and the Delhi government for Singh said it was decided at had been staying like a fami- Pande said the Sapotra MLA 1996 (PCPNDT), month of July. against it for allegedly violating the surge in the number of the meeting that politics should ly, adding that discussions on was away due to some "person- were suspended till The plea filed by COVID-19 regulation norms. cases in the national capital. be kept away in the battle against the future roadmap for the Pande said the Independent al reasons", but he was in June 30, 2020 due to one Sabu Mathew Justice C Hari Shankar, who After a meeting held by Union the pandemic, adding that development of the state were MLAs and legislators of other touch and would will follow the COVID-19 George has challenged conducted the hearing through Home Minister Amit Shah with increasing the number of beds in being held at the hotel. parties had supported the gov- the party directions. induced lockdown. The the “illegal and arbi- video conferencing, issued the leaders of all political parties hospitals for coronavirus patients According to Pande, the ernment, which took the num- Meanwhile, a letter written top court observed that trary” notification issued by notice to the Delhi government of the national capital, Delhi BJP was also discussed. Gupta said a special operations group of the ber to 125 (including 107 to Pande by MLA Bharat Singh there is a national crisis due to the Department of Health and and listed the matter for further president Adesh Gupta and central team will give a report on Rajasthan Police is investigat- Congress MLAs) in the House surfaced on Monday, in which COVID-19 and doctors' services Family Welfare, dated April 4, by hearing on August 11. On the AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay capping of charges in private hos- ing the alleged attempts to of 200. the legislator had pointed out were needed to be conserved for which the implementation of the interim plea seeking a stay on Singh said the number of pitals, after which action will be poach and destabilise the state "It was decided that the leg- that most of the Rajya Sabha the Pandemic. Rule 8, 9(8) and 18 A (6) of the the investigation and further COVID-19 tests will be taken to control the "arbitrary" government, and the report is islators will stay together so MPs "do not even recognise" A bench of Justices U U Lalit, PCPNDT was suspended till proceedings, the court has increased to 18,000 per day in the rates charged by such facilities. likely to come soon. that the BJP's attempts, which the legislators who elect them. M M Shantanagoudar and June 30. listed the matter for Tuesday for hearing hearing arguments. Advocate Rohit Aggarwal, representing the hospital, said Kerala CM's they are seeking quashing of the FIR lodged on June 5 at HC permits airlines to allow daughter weds Students get exam or internal Rajinder Nagar police station under Section 188 CPI(M) youth (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) passengers on middle seats wing leader assessment options: ISCE to HC of IPC and the proceedings PNS n MUMBAI PNS n THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PNS n MUMBAI initiated thereafter.

The Bombay High Court on The Indian School Certificate Monday permitted all flight Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Examination (ISCE) board on Drive-in worship operators to allow passengers Vijayan's daughter Veena mar- Monday told the Bombay High adopted by church to occupy middle seats in ried CPI(M) youth wing leader Court it would give its Class X flights, but said they should P A Mohammed Riyas on and XII students the option to in Bengaluru strictly comply with guide- Monday at the officialresi- either take the pending exam- BENGALURU: A church here lines of the Directorate General dence of the chief minister inations in July or have their organised a unique drive-in of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on here, adhering to COVID-19 final results determined based worship allowing visitors to measures to prevent the spread protocols. The low-key cere- on internal assessment. perform Sunday service of COVID-19. mony at Cliff House, the chief The ISCE board had without breaking the social A division bench of Justices S minister's official residence, planned to conduct its pend- distancing norm in view of the J Kathawalla and S P Tavade was attended by about 50 peo- ing standard X and XII board coronavirus spread. The refused to accept the contentions seat capacity, the court said. shield. If possible, passengers ple including close friends and examinations in July after it got Sunday mass was divided in raised in a petition filed by Air The court permitted air car- from one family or those travel- relatives. Industries Minister E cancelled in March due to the five service and divided in three India pilot Deven Kanani, who riers to allow passengers to occu- ling in one group could be allot- P Jayarajan was the only mem- COVID-19 pandemic. or have their final results, in ISCE's decision to hold its batches. The first batch was of said the middle seats of all inter- py the middle seat in flights, but ted seats along with the middle ber from the ministry to take The Maharashtra govern- those subjects where exams 10thstandard board examina- two-wheelers at 7 am and 5 national and domestic flights said they should strictly comply seat, it said in the circular. part in the function. ment had, however, opined have not been held, deter- tions from July 2-12 across pm, the second batch was of should be kept vacant to prevent with DGCA's guidelines on The court in its order said it The couple exchanged gar- that holding examinations mined based on performance Maharashtra. cars from 9 am to 7 pm and the spread of coronavirus. measures to be taken to prevent has not seen any material to lands, and Riyas tied the 'thali', given the current scenario was in internal assessment/pre- Tiwari in his petition the third batch at 11 am was of "We are of the prima facie spread of the coronavirus. show wrongdoing on part of the a bridal pendant, around not viable. board examinations, results of claimed since the number of those who came in auto- view that the safety and health of The DGCA in its May 31 cir- Air India and Air India Express Veena's neck. The marriage The board on Monday sub- which has already been taken COVID-19 cases was still on rickshaws, cabs, buses or by passengers on board the aircraft cular said flight operators should or violating circulars issued by was registered under the mitted a note to HC stating from schools. the rise, it would be appropri- walk to the church. According qua (with regard to) COVID-19 try to keep the middle seat the DGCA on March 23 and Special Marriage Act. Veena is that it has decided to offer all A division bench of Chief ate to declare results based on to pastor Dani Kuruvilla of virus is adequately taken care of vacant but if it has been booked, endangering the lives of passen- director of an IT firm, Exalogic students (in India and abroad) Justice Dipankar Datta and gradation and assessment of Bethel AG Church, the even if the middle seat of the air- then the passenger shall be pro- gers travelling back to India Solutions Private Limited, a whose examinations are pend- Justice S S Shinde was hearing past performance in internal worshippers performed the craft is not kept vacant on vided with a wraparound gown from abroad in the Vande Bharat venture she started in 2015, ing with an option to either a petition filed by city resident exams conducted by various prayers without getting off their account of passenger load and in addition to the mask and face flights. headquartered in Bengaluru. take the pending exams in July Arvind Tiwari challenging the ISCE schools. vehicles. Karnataka CM Man orders ‘Communist Manifesto' Temperature over India to rise by over lays foundation 4 deg Celsius by end of 21st century for Rs 220 Cr online, gets copy of ‘Bhagavad Gita' airport project PNS n KOLKATA PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n BENGALURU “By the end of the In a hilarious turn of events, a The average temperature over twenty-first Karnataka Chief Minister B S man claimed on Facebook India is projected to rise by 4.4 century, average Yediyurappa on Monday laid that he had ordered a 'commu- degrees Celsius, while the inten- the foundation stone for the nist manifesto' on an e-retail sity of heat waves is likely to temperature over construction of a Rs 220 crore platform, but was instead increase by 3-4 times by the end India is projected airport project in his political delivered a copy of 'Bhagavad of the century, according to a gov- to rise by bastion of Shivamogga, as he Gita'. ernment report on the impact of expressed confidence that it will Attaching photos of the climate change on the country. approximately 4.4 give a boost to tourism, indus- book and the invoice that said India's average temperature degrees Celsius,” tries and economic activities in 'Communist Manifesto', has risen by around 0.7 degree the report states the region. Sutirtho Das, a resident of the Celsius during 1901–2018, large- "The long cherished dream metropolis, wrote on Facebook ly on account of Green House of people of Shivamogga about that he was taken by surprise Gases-induced warming, states (SST) of the tropical Indian having an airport is finally on opening the delivery pack- the report by the Ministry of 1986 and 2015, temperatures of it says. “The frequency of sum- Ocean has risen by a degree becoming a reality. The project et, as the two books were as Earth Sciences. the warmest day and the coldest mer (April–June) heat waves Celsius on average during that was planned when I was different as chalk and cheese. It is likely to be published by night of the year have risen by over India is projected to be 3 to 1951–2015, markedly higher Deputy Chief Minister and Das said that he had ordered Manifesto' that I ordered," he Science and Technology Minister about 0.63 degrees Celsius and 4 times higher by the end of the than the global average SST Chief Minister in the past was a copy of 'Communist said. "On reaching home, Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday. 0.4 degree Celsius, respectively. twenty-first century,” the report warming of 0.7 degree Celsius, shelved due to contractor issues Manifesto' online on June 10 The 120-page book seemed I opened the The report has been prepared By the end of the century, the states. over the same period, the report and lack of interest by the gov- from the e-commerce giant, as to be an abridged version of the package, and to my by the Centre for Climate temperatures of the warmest The average duration of heat states. ernments that came later," it was offering a discount. Bhagavad Gita in English lan- Change Research, a cell under day and the coldest night are pro- wave events is also projected to Sea Surface Temperatures does Yediyurappa said. A parcel was delivered to his guage, he stated. surprise, I found MoES' Indian Institute of jected to rise by approximately approximately double. The com- have an influence over the Indian Speaking at the foundation residence by a representative of His Facebook post has invit- that the book Tropical Meteorology, Pune. 4.7 degrees Celsius and 5.5 bined rise in surface temperature Ocean. The Indian Ocean Dipole laying event for the airport, the company on June 13, while ed hilarious comments and delivered was “By the end of the twenty-first degrees Celsius, respectively, and humidity, amplification of is linked to the SSTs of the which he attended virtually via he was at office, Das wrote. raised a few eyebrows. century, average temperature according to the report. heat stress is expected across Indian Ocean. A positive IOD, video conference, he said, now "On reaching home, I Many have also shared his 'Bhagavad Gita' and over India is projected to rise by The frequencies of occur- India, particularly over the Indo- linked to the cooling/warming of the government is once again opened the package, and to my post. Attempts to contact the not the 'Communist approximately 4.4 degrees rence of warm days and warm Gangetic and Indus river basins, the Indian Ocean waters, gener- taking up the project through surprise, I found that the book e-retail company for a clarifi- Manifesto' that I Celsius,” the report states. nights are projected to increase the report notes. ally helps to have a good mon- infrastructure development delivered was 'Bhagavad Gita' cation failed as no one In the 30-year period between by 55 per cent and 70 per cent, Sea Surface Temperature soon. and PWD departments. and not the 'Communist responded to telephone calls. ordered," he said VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | JUNE 16, 2020 nation 05 SHORT READS Political parties unite in J&K Congress terms BJP's virtual rally a 'flop show' Covid-19 fight: Amit Shah PNS n JAMMU The Jammu and Kashmir unit of PNS n NEW DELHI Congress on Monday termed the "Political differences BJP's 'Jan Samvad' virtual rally in Union Home Minister Amit must be forgotten the Union territory a “flop show” No plan for another Shah and the Lieutenant and all parties must and claimed that Defence Governor of Delhi today Minister Rajnath Singh had lockdown in Delhi: assured that there will be coro- work together for failed to send a “loud and clear” Kejriwal navirus testing for all in Delhi the people of Delhi. signal to hostile neighbours during an all-party meeting to Under the leader- including China and Pakistan. NEW DELHI: Chief Minister discuss the management of It also alleged that BJP is more Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday the coronavirus situation in the ship of Prime concerned about political inter- that there was no plan for National Capital Region, which Minister Narendra ests at the time of grave crisis fol- another lockdown in Delhi even includes Delhi and parts of Modi-ji, we should all lowing the outbreak of coron- “It was expected that he would “Prime Minister as the number of novel Uttar Pradesh and parts of avirus pandemic besides severe reiterate the often repeated coronavirus cases continue to Haryana. Mr Shah said politi- Delhi is the state with the appeal to all political parties to work together to external challenges. Addressing pledge that every inch of our ter- Narendra Modi had spurt. "Many people are cal parties should forget their third-highest COVID-19 count urge their workers to ensure fight this pandemic," a virtual 'Jan Samvad' rally for ritory including Pakistan-occu- promised to see eye speculating whether another differences and join hands in after Maharashtra and Tamil that the decisions taken by the Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, pied Jammu and Kashmir shall lockdown in Delhi in being Amit Shah said to eye with China and the COVID-19 battle of the Nadu. The capital's tally of centre for the people of Delhi the defence minister said India be retrieved but he twice repeat- teach a lesson to planned. There are no such national capital. coronavirus infections has are implemented on ground," never compromises on its ed that country's armed strength plans," Kejriwal tweeted. It The coronavirus tests per touched 41,182 as the number the Home Minister said. "We that Rs 10,000 be paid to every “national pride” amid a standoff is for self defence only and not Pakistan. Where is comes a day after Union Home day in Delhi will reach 18,000 of deaths due to the disease will have to increase COVID- family in which a member is with China on the Ladakh bor- to terrorise any country. that promise?” the Minister Amit Shah held in the next few days, the Home climbed to 1,327. 19 testing in Delhi by adopting infected or in a containment der and asserted that its securi- “Prime Minister Narendra Congress leader said meetings with Kejriwal, Lieute- Minister said. Most parties, Today's meeting comes a day new solutions," he added. zone. The party also demand- ty capability has risen and it is no Modi had promised to see eye to in a statement here nant Governor Anil Baijal and cutting across party lines, had after he held a high-level meet- The parties that attended the ed that medical students in longer a “weak” country. eye with China and teach a les- three mayors to discuss the demanded more testing. ing with Delhi Chief Minister meeting at the North Block their fourth year be used as Reacting to the address of the son to Pakistan. Where is that strategy to deal with the Covid- "Political differences must be Arvind Kejriwal, following included Delhi's ruling Aam non-permanent resident doc- defence minister, chief promise?” the Congress leader rally a “flop show”, Sharma said 19 situation. On Sunday, Delhi forgotten and all parties must which he laid out a number of Aadmi Party, the Congress, tors. The party said there is a spokesperson of Pradesh said in a statement here. it only highlighted the fulfilment recorded the highest single-day work together for the people of measures to battle the capital's BJP, Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj sense of fear among the resi- Congress Committee Ravinder However, he said the entire of BJP's agenda about revocation spike of 2,224 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to over Delhi. Under the leadership of COVID-19 crisis. Party and Akhilesh Yadav's dents of Delhi and that those Sharma said Singh failed to country stands shoulder to of Article 370 but did not discuss 41,000, while the death toll Prime Minister Narendra "A united face of all politi- Samajwadi Party. wanting to take a COVID-19 send a “loud and clear” signal to shoulder with the armed forces the growing resentment over mounted to 1,327. Modi-ji, we should all work cal parties will enhance peo- At the meeting, the Congress test must be facilitated to do the hostile neighbours who are and the government of the day several post-abrogation actions together to fight this pandem- ple's trust and the situation in demanded that COVID-19 the required testing which has flexing muscles and transgressed to deal with “external chal- adversely affecting the people, ic," Amit Shah said. Delhi will be soon normal. I testing to be provided to all and been approved. “deep” into the Indian territory. lenges”. Describing the virtual especially the youth of the region. Pakistan shells forward areas along LoC in JK's Rajouri Outbreak situation bad Yogi asks doctors to focus on Average fare on Shramik JAMMU: The Pakistani army on Monday violated ceasefire by unprovoked firing and shelling in Maha: Ashish Shelar improving facilities in NCR districts trains Rs 600, says Rlys; on forward areas along the Line PNS n THANE of Control (LoC) in Rajouri PNS n LUCKNOW district of Jammu and Kashmir, Senior Maharashtra BJP leader The officials generated Rs 360 cr a defence spokesman said. The Ashish Shelar on Monday said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister were directed to firing with small arms and the Uddhav Thackeray govern- Yogi Adityanath on Monday mortar shelling started from ment's mismanagement was asked officials to lay special make sure that across the border in responsible for the rise in emphasis on improving COVID-19 Sunderbani sector at around 2.30 pm, drawing a befitting COVID-19 cases in the state. COVID-19 treatment facilities hospitals in the Talking to reporters here in districts of the state which are retaliation from the Indian NCR districts army, the spokesman said. He through an app, Shelar said the part of the national capital said the cross-border firing situation would have been differ- region (NCR). have adequate between the two sides was ent and far better if the Pointing to the high number In a meeting with senior beds and doctors going on when the last reports Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi gov- of COVID-19 cases in Thane dis- officials, the chief minister for the patients, were received. There has been ernment had followed the steps trict, Shelar asked if Chief stressed on “continued alert- a spurt in Pakistani shelling implemented by Kerala to con- Minister Uddhav Thackeray ness” in districts like Gautam discipline and it was most nec- the release said tain the novel coronavirus out- would replace guardian minister Buddh nagar, Ghaziabad, essary to remain alert to break along the LoC in Jammu and n Kashmir this year with over break. and senior Shiv Sena leader Meerut, Baghpat, Hapur and the chain of infection. PNS NEW DELHI Railway Board Chairman VK 2,027 ceasefire violations Speaking on the achievements Eknath Shinde as was done in the Bulandshahar, an official release Stressing on the importance should also be held with DMs Yadav said. "The average fare reported till June 10. Three of the Narendra Modi govern- case of Mumbai where munici- issued here said. of dialogue at all levels for fur- and commissioners regularly for The Indian Railways on of Shramik Special trains is Rs army personnel have been ment, which completed one year pal commissioner Praveen The districts have recorded a ther improving the arrange- improving the arrangements, Monday said the average fare 600 per passenger. One has to killed in Pakistani firing in the of its second term, Shelar refut- Pardeshi was shunted out. high number of coronavirus ments in COVID-19 and non- the release said. per person on Shramik Special keep in mind that these are twin sectors of Rajouri and ed allegations that the Centre was Shelar also alleged some of the cases. The officials were direct- COVID-19 hospitals, he asked Adityanath further directed trains was Rs 600 and indicat- normal fares and not fares for Poonch in the past two weeks. not giving funds to Maharashtra. decisions taken by the state hous- ed to make sure that COVID-19 the officials to continue to inter- the officials to make sure that ed that by carrying 60 lakh special trains which are high- The Centre had given funds to ing ministry in relation to slum hospitals in the NCR districts act with senior administrative adequate oxygen is available in migrant workers home since er. We carried 60 lakh passen- the tune of Rs 28,104 crore to rehabilitation projects were to have adequate beds and doctors officers and specialist doctors hospitals and also prepare a May 1, it has generated a rev- gers, so the revenue can be cal- Aftershocks rattle Maharashtra but no one knows favour the builder lobby, and in for the patients, the release said. deployed in 11 districts of the backup for the same. He said enue of around Rs 360 crore. culated. We however, managed where all the money has gone, the process space for amenities in The chief minister said the state. timely treatment is helpful in The transporter has run to recover only 15 per cent of Kutch post earthquake Shelar claimed. such works was being reduced. actual meaning of unlock was He also stressed that dialogue controlling the mortality rate. 4,450 Shramik trains so far, cost of operations," said Yadav. AHMEDABAD: As many as 14 aftershocks were experienced in Gujarat's Kutch district, a day 7 held for cattle after an earthquake of 5.3 Centre sanctions armed HC declines to entertain plea seeking magnitude hit the area, officials smuggling in UP said on Monday. No casualty or n damage to property was repor- PNS BARABANKI ted, they said. On Sunday night, CISF cover for Surat airport waiver of traffic challans to doctors an earthquake was recorded Police have arrested seven n n with its epicentre 10 km North- PNS NEW DELHI people for cattle smuggling in PNS NEW DELHI North East (NNE) of Bhachau in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki Kutch. After that 14 aftershocks The Surat airport will soon be district, an official said on The Delhi High Court Monday rattled the area, including an guarded by an armed contin- Monday. declined to entertain a plea by earthquake of 4.6 magnitude at gent of the Central Industrial Around 4-kg meat was a doctors' association seeking 12.57 pm on Monday with its Security Force (CISF) after recovered from the suspects waiving of the e-challans issued epicentre 15 km NNE of the Union Home Ministry which police suspect is beef, against "all corona warriors", Bachau, a scientist from the recently approved the deploy- the official said. including healthcare workers, Gandhinagar-based Institute of ment of the central paramili- "On Saturday, police got during first two phases of the Seismological Research (ISR) tary at this facility in Gujarat, information about cow COVID-19 lockdown. said. "We are analysing today's officials said on Monday. slaughtering from A bench of Chief Justice D quake scientifically to determine Officials said the ministry Mohammadpur village of the N Patel and Justice Prateek whether it is an aftershock or a has sanctioned a strength of district. Following this, a Jalan asked the association to with the law and rules and as ed. The association, which new earthquake on a different about 360 personnel to guard police team rushed there, make a representation to the expeditiously as possible and according to the plea is a dis- fault line. As of now, we are the international airport oper- Director General and chief of airport was completed last and arrested seven smug- traffic police with regard to its practicable, he said. trict branch of Delhi Medical counting it and other quakes in ated by the Airports Authority airport security wing, M A year. glers,” said Barabanki SP prayers for formulation of With the direction, the court Association, had stated that the the region as aftershocks of the of India (AAI). Ganapathy, told PTI. "The formal induction of the Arvind Chaturvedi. guidelines on display of speed disposed of the plea which had e-challans were issued based on last night's earthquake," ISR Surat is the biggest dia- A senior officer in the home force will take place after cer- Instruments used in ani- limit signboards and immedi- contended that during the first electronic surveillance alone. scientist Santosh Kumar said. mond cutting and polishing ministry said the sanction for tain procedures of signing a mal slaughter, a rope and ate intimation of violation to two phases of lockdown, all the "The traffic police has engaged Apart from the earthquake of hub of the country and as per deployment of about 360 CISF memorandum of understand- two four-wheelers have also the violator, Delhi govern- traffic signals were not func- in discriminatory practices by 4.6 magnitude, an aftershock of officials the airport handles personnel for guarding the ing between the CISF and been recovered from the ment additional standing tioning or were on auto blink- targeting the essential service 3.7 magnitude was recorded at over 1.25 lakh passengers per Surat airport has been AAI is done and handover of suspects, the superinten- counsel Santosh Tripathi said. ing mode and consequently, providers by penalizing them 10.02 am on Monday with its month. approved by the Ministry of living space for jawans and dent of police said. Efforts The bench stated that as and "the alleged traffic violations without any application of mind epicentre six km East-North "We have received the sanc- Home Affairs (MHA) last other administrative facilities are on to nab one more sus- when such a representation is are without any justified during the lockdown," said the East of Bhachau, another ISR tion. The work for deployment week. is complete," the Home pect who is a resident of made, the authorities concerned ground and reason thereof". petition filed through advocate official said. is in progress," CISF Special A security survey of the Ministry officer said. Lucknow, police said. will decide on it in accordance The detailed order is await- Shashank Deo Sudhi. Amitabh Bachchan, Shekhar Kapur Advised TN govt on tweaking lockdown remember ‘brilliant' actor Sushant PNS n MUMBAI relaxations, prevent virus spread: Expert

More tributes poured in for PNS n CHENNAI member of the expert commit- actor Sushant Singh Rajput on The panel had tee, said the rise in the number Monday with Indian film The Tamil Nadu government about an hour and of cases was on expected lines. personalities including has been advised on scaling a half discussion Though there was 'psycho- Amitabh Bachchan, Shekhar down lockdown relaxations logical stress' and several peo- Kapur, Ekta Kapoor, Bhumi and preventing the further with Palaniswami, ple feared the pandemic, they Pednekar, remembering him spread of coronavirus, a mem- Deputy Chief did not take adequate precau- as an exceptional performer ber of an expert committee said Minister O tions and it was a dichotomy, who will always twinkle like here on Monday following a he said. the bright star he was. Rajput consultative meeting with Panneerselvam, The member, an infectious was found hanging in his Chief Minister K Palaniswami. Health Minister C diseases specialist, said follow- Bandra apartment on Sunday. Amid continuing surge in ing the panel's suggestions According to an official, in wonder or oblivious of its Story" and described the the number of fresh coron- Vijayabaskar and mobile hospitals have been Mumbai Police found out strength of meaning. Some biopic "dressed with remark- avirus cases in the State, Dr P other top state deployed by the government during the probe that the 34- wondered, some quibbled. able moments of his perfor- Kuganantham, a senior epi- officials and people with apprehen- year-old actor was under "To some it was a subdued mance". demiologist and member of the sions may avail counselling medication for depression. mirth, subdued because, for it In one of their meetings, 19-member expert committee from such facilities, he said. Bachchan posted a note to be given lethargic igno- Bachchan recalled, when he on COVID-19 set up by the and a half discussion with experts including Dr Soumya virtual link. Even symptoms like fever, on Twitter praising Rajput for rance, would have opened had asked Rajput how he government, said: "We have Palaniswami, Deputy Chief Swaminathan, chief scientist On Sunday, Tamil Nadu reg- headache, body or throat pain, his "sheer brilliance" as an the caves of their own. His managed to give that iconic given advice (to the govern- Minister O Panneerselvam, with WHO and Dr Prabhdeep istered 1,974 new coronavirus for a day or two could be an artiste. speak was measured, as was shot of the cricketer hitting a ment) on cutting down relax- Health Minister C Vijayabaskar Kaur, public health expert with cases pushing the overall tally indicator to coronavirus and "Many a time did he express his screen presence." six to make India win the 2011 ations and (further) prevent the and other top state officials. Indian Council for Medical to 44,661 and 38 people died of minor symptoms even for a himself in the depth of philo- The "Gulabo Sitabo" actor World Cup, the actor had spread of virus and the govern- This is the fifth meeting of Research- National Institute the virus, raising the fatality brief spell should not be ignored sophical verb. They that recalled watching Rajput's revealed he watched the orig- ment will take a decision." the expert committee with the of Epidemiology here took count to 435 in the state. and such people need isolation looked passed it, were either "MS Dhoni: The Untold inal video a hundred times. The panel had about an hour government and several part in the meeting through a Dr V Ramasubramanian, a for a week at the least. VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | JUNE 16, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Nepal’s map war The undue haste in passing a resolution on reclaiming old Stormy amendments territories shows that China has it in its iron grip ust when there are optics of both India and China simmering down tension in Ladakh, Nepal has There is much debate on the misuse of the sedition law these days but what is Jreignited another Himalayan border dispute by approving a new map, including areas disputed with not known is that Nehru’s First Amendment wanted to curb freedom of speech India, and rushing it through both Houses of Parliament. It is known that China doesn’t miss an opportunity to use India’s immediate neighbours as proxies whenever it doesn’t get what it wants from Delhi or doesn’t want to be seen as the trouble-maker. But coming so soon after Ladakh, Nepal’s aggres- sion on the cartographic war, being waged around different interpretations of British era maps, shows that the dragon is still restive and is throwing full weight behind Nepal. It all began with A SURYA PRAKASH the inauguration of an Indian road link that’s intended to smoothen pilgrim flow to Kailash Mansarovar near the Lipulekh pass on May 8. Nepali Prime Minister KP Oli claimed he Indian Constitution has India was overstepping territorial sovereignty issues, albeit knowing about the con- been amended 104 times struction for a long time. Though there is a long history of both nations making claims and many of the modifica- tions, including the ones and counterclaims over this area, according to a 1954 treaty signed between them passed by Parliament dur- and China, Lipulekh Pass is very much an Indian gateway. The new road is now one ingT the dreaded Emergency, have of the quickest links between Delhi and the Tibetan plateau. However, China, too, recog- been extensively discussed. But there has not been sufficient debate on the nised India’s sovereignty in 2015 by agreeing to expand trade through the pass. But amendment that started it all — the overriding such precedents, Nepal released a revised political and administrative map controversial “First Amendment.” It showing Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani under its territory despite India releas- was mooted by the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, ing a precise map of the area last year. Now Nepal wants these territories back, with in May 1951 within 15 months of the no political party opposing the resolution for reclamation. Yet India has been in pos- adoption of the Constitution the pre- session of this territory for at least 60 years and has never been contested so before. vious year. The intent was to impose restrictions on freedom of speech and Even the new road to Lipulekh does not challenge that status quo as it has built other other fundamental rights and to save infrastructure here before and deployed military forces up to the border with China. anti-zamindari laws. These amend- For argument’s sake, Nepal now claims it conducted a census there in the early 1950s ments, which were carried out by the Provisional Parliament, were meant to and cites the 1815 Sugauli Treaty as legitimising its claims. It even says that the basis overcome judicial verdicts that struck for demarcation, the Kali river, originates from a stream at Limpiyadhura, north-west down laws that affected the Press and of Lipulekh. Thus Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh are actually on its eastern bank individual freedom. The statement of Objects and and qualify to be part of Nepal’s Dharchula district. New Delhi has countered this say- Reasons appended to the First ing that Kali originates in springs well below the pass, and that while the treaty does Amendment Act said that certain dif- not demarcate the area north of these springs, administrative and revenue records of ficulties had cropped up in the work- It is indeed a fascinating restrictions imposed on the “reasonable” or not. unconstitutional legislation ing of the Constitution because of story with many sub-plots such freedom of speech and expres- Former President Rajendra when he is under oath to “pre- the 19th century show that Kalapani was on the Indian side and should be a part of judicial decisions, especially with as the debate over “reasonable sion in the name of “public Prasad, Syama Prasad serve, protect and defend” the Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand. Not that the dispute hasn’t come up at diplomatic regard to the fundamental rights. The restrictions.” Nehru wanted to order”, “friendly relations with Mukherjee, Acharya Kripalani, Constitution. level talks and even in 2019, when India put out its new political map to show the citizen’s right to freedom of speech and impose “restrictions” on free- foreign states” and “incitement HN Kunzru and many other The First Amendment also changed status of Jammu and Kashmir. But China, as in Doklam, has taken advan- expression, guaranteed under Article dom of speech and expression to an offence.” Senior parlia- leading parliamentarians ques- introduced Article 31(B), to 19(1)(a), “had been held by some in the light of some cases per- mentarians, including mem- tioned Nehru’s intentions and add the Ninth Schedule, which tage of the trijunction area to complicate the territorial confusion and push India back- courts to be so comprehensive as not taining to the media. In Romesh bers of the Congress, wanted warned him about the danger- the author describes as a ward. In much the same manner as it had done in Ladakh. to render a person culpable even if he Thappar vs the State of Madras, the restrictions to be circum- ous precedent he was creating. “Constitutional vault,” to bar But if Nepal has gone so maximalist and nationalist, despite sharing Hindu origins advocates murder and other crimes of the Supreme Court had held in scribed by the word “reason- But Nehru was adamant — the judicial review of laws placed in violence.” Therefore, restrictions were May 1950 that a Madras State able.” Nehru did not like it one judiciary and the Press had to the schedule. Syama Prasad and, therefore, more naturally inclined to the Narendra Modi regime, it means that China sought to be fortified in the name of law barring entry and circula- bit. In the midst of the raging be reined in. The leaders felt Mukherjee warned Nehru now has a complete grip on it. India’s relations with its immediate neighbours have in “public order”, “friendly relations tion of the petitioner’s magazine, controversy, he wrote to TT that the Constitution should, if against creating such a prece- recent times been uneasy primarily because of two factors. One, the Chinese eco- with foreign states” and “incitement Crossroads, on the ground that Krishnamachari, Congress necessary, be amended after the dent and said, “any nonsensi- to an offence.” it disturbed “public order” was leader and MP, and confessed first general election and the cal law can be put there” and nomic suzerainty in smaller nations through a colonising project of debt-trapping and There is much debate on the use unconstitutional as the that he did not like the word constitution of the two Houses placed beyond judicial review. infrastructure-building called the Belt and Road Initiative. Second, India’s over-depen- and misuse of the sedition law these Constitution did not provide for “reasonable” before “restric- — the and the Rajya Sure enough, Nehru’s daughter, dence on historical, spiritual and geographical connect as a leitmotif of diplomacy rather days but what is not well known is that it. Further, it said, “liberty of cir- tions” because it would be an Sabha. They argued that a sin- former Prime Minister Indira one of the purposes of Nehru’s First culation is as essential to that invitation for every such case to gle chamber, the Provisional Gandhi, misused this provision than nurturing bilateral relations on more favourable and equal terms or defusing anx- Amendment was to fortify Section 124 freedom (of propagation of go to the courts. Parliament, was not competent on many occasions. ieties that smaller nations are bound to feel. Besides, China has now started frequent- A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) ideas) as that of the publication.” However, eventually, he to amend the Constitution Tripurdaman Singh calls ly engaging with the political leadership of our neighbouring countries and as the Maldives under which the charge of sedition is In Brij Bhushan vs the State of yielded when he found that when Article 368 prescribed the Ninth Schedule “constitu- pinned on individuals for speaking or Delhi (the Organiser case), the there were many in the the procedure to be followed by tional skulduggery” and says it experience shows, no political alignment is possible without China being in the pic- writing against the State. magazine was subjected to pre- Congress Parliamentary Party the two Houses. granted constitutional protec- ture. India misread Oli’s weakening position within the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Credit goes to Tripurdaman censorship because the then (CPP) who disagreed with him. During the debate, tion to the Constitution’s recently, when he faced a challenge from senior party leaders and former Prime Ministers Singh, a post-doctoral fellow at the Nehru Government did not In fact, as the author notes, 77 Kameshwar Singh accused abusers. All the evidence he Institute of Commonwealth Studies, like what it was saying about MPs wrote to him asking for a Nehru of “sowing the seed of gathers compels the author to Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” and Madhav Kumar. It, therefore, rushed with the University of London, for throwing Pakistan. The magazine chal- free vote on the First executive despotism.” Syama deliver a harsh indictment. He inaugural of the road, hoping to see him go and prop up a friendly candidate in power. light on the politics surrounding this lenged the order and the Amendment. That was when Prasad Mukherjee had said says, “In the reckless, impetu- Yet, China swiftly stepped in and mediated between all three rivals. The economic largesse event in his exceptionally readable Supreme Court held that pre- Nehru realised that the game that Nehru was “disfiguring” ous bid to establish the book, Sixteen Stormy Days — The censorship violated Article was up and he gave in to the the Constitution by bringing in Government’s supremacy and of China has meant that each nation, while playing lip service to historical ties with Story of the First Amendment to the 19(1)(a). In Master Tara Singh’s popular demand to make the “public order” as a restriction. open the constitutional doors India, is working with Beijing for mutual benefit. India should have seen this coming Constitution of India, published by case, the East Punjab High restrictions “reasonable.” He said, “It is the beginning of to the Congress’ social revolu- and been prepared. China will increasingly use Nepal as a pawn as it has Pakistan all Penguin. Court had held that Section Thanks to Syama Prasad the encroachment of liberty of tion…all caution had been The First Amendment needs to be 124(A) (sedition) and Section Mukherjee, Acharya Kripalani the people of free India.” His thrown to the wind. The cre- this time. India ought to invest itself politically and economically in Nepal by taking it remembered for many things, includ- 153(A) of the IPC were violative and other stalwarts in the words have proved to be ation of the Nehruvian State seriously as a partner and not as a servile State. Over 90 per cent of foreign direct ing the first major clash between the of the fundamental rights guar- Congress, the Supreme Court prophetic. demanded constitutional investment (FDI) in Nepal is from China. Be it infrastructure or hydropower projects, President and the Prime Minister; the anteed under Article 19. has had the constitutional man- The President repeatedly blood — and the Prime everything is running on the yuan. Nepal’s growing trade deficit with China means that introduction of “reasonable restric- Nehru felt frustrated by date over the last seven decades clashed with Nehru on the lat- Minister and his acolytes were tions” in Article 19(2) in the these judicial pronouncements to examine whether the laws ter’s proposals and even asked willing to spill it...” it will have no option but to become an economic serf, listening to the dictates of the Constitution; and the idea of placing and wanted to remedy the sit- made by Parliament and the senior Congress leader, Alladi (The writer is an author spe- new master. We need to settle this issue with pragmatism and speed so that China legislation in the Ninth Schedule so as uation via the First State legislatures, imposing Krishnaswamy Aiyyar, whether cialising in democracy studies. does not get the upper hand so easily. to insulate them from judicial review. Amendment. He wanted restrictions on free speech, are he could give his assent to an Views expressed are personal.) Depressed India S O U N D BITE If the road built by India There are people like Brian Lara Sushant Singh Rajput’s fault is We want to make India Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. Seek help has caused any who have scored so many runs. that he believed those who empowered not because we misunderstanding among There are people like Jacques called him worthless. He didn’t are imperialists. We do not if you must. Help others when you can the people of Nepal, then Kallis who have won nothing. remember what his mother want to take the rightful land e are living in troubled times. The it will be sorted out Virat Kohli has won nothing as a told him. It’s up to us to of Pakistan or China. We only Coronavirus-induced lockdown and the sub- through dialogue. leader and has a lot to achieve. decide who will write history. want peace, amity and love. Wsequent economic distress caused due to Union Minister Former cricketer Actor Union Minister it has led to bank accounts being drained and pre- —Rajnath Singh —Gautam Gambhir —Kangana Ranaut —Nitin Gadkari viously high-flying careers falling down in the dumps. The emergence of social distancing has meant that for several people, their highly interactive and gre- L E T T E R S T O T H E EDITOR garious life has come to a crashing halt. It is under- standable that such a sudden pause, whether it is Death knell ready-to-eat parota needs to be Overcome challenges in e-education heated or further processed for of incomes or social life, can lead to mental health human consumption and, hence, issues and, thus, suicides and other forms of self- Sir — The hospitality sector is the ll along, the entire focus of the Government has been is liable for 18 per cent GST is harm. Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s trag- most vulnerable in terms of on saving people's lives and ensuring adequate facil- bizarre and regressive. instant loss of employment and, Aities for COVID-19 patients. In the midst of all this, Further, the entire purpose ic death isn’t the first self-inflicted one of a celebri- hence, deserves serious attention the student community has come to face a lot of hard- of introducing GST was to do ty during the lockdown. His passing away though is by far and away the most high- in this time of economic rebuild. ships. The nationwide lockdown has disrupted a gen- away with multiple tax system. profile. It is impossible to know which demons in his head made him take such a step The travel bug remains helpless eration’s education. With an eye on keeping the young- Certainly, this is not happening. against COVID-19. Without sters safe and at the same time curb the spread of the Authorities must focus on but one should be grateful not just for his career but also that in death, he has shone enthusiastic and extensive trav- infection, schools and higher educational institutions con- improving the economy’s health a light on mental health. el, the hospitality sector will con- tinue to remain shut. Examinations have been postponed. by introducing measures to Unfortunately, in India, as a society, we have ignored the perils of poor mental health tinue to remain in a coma. For Uncertainty looms large over the dates of commence- increase demand rather than travel to resume, safety assurance ment of the next academic year. The students are as scep- focussing on rotis and parotas. for far too long. The societal stigma associated with this disorder is overbearing. This is needed, which is not yet in tical about their future as are their parents. Though the SK Prabhakar makes it impossible for people, particularly those in high-profile industries such as the sight. The hotel and tourism nation has got into a gradual easing of restrictions, it will haunt the education system. It is welcome that the Gurugram entertainment industry, to see a doctor as the rumour mill would go into overdrive. In industry has static assets to main- is expected that social distancing norms will persist, pre- Directorate of Education (DoE) in Goa is mulling to fix tain as opposed to travel that has venting congregation in classrooms. Many education- internet hotspots in villages. It has sought information Mounting troubles this respect, India fares a lot worse than Western countries, where visiting psychia- assets highly vulnerable to pro- al institutions have, thus, begun providing undisrupted from the headmasters of the schools located in villages trists is an accepted fact of life even though that does not stop those looking to self- longed disuse. Thus, they require education online to their students. with regards to internet availability in panchayats. But harm. To top it all, in India there’s a severe shortage of mental health professionals. primary and generous succour. However, it is observed that not all students can panchayat halls are vulnerable areas for the spread of Sir — Petrol and diesel prices France and Germany have avail this “new model” of education. With many wards COVID-19. If they intend to carry out the online learn- have seen a rise for the ninth But as parents, siblings, friends and colleagues, it is imperative for each and every put in massive outlay to their from impoverished families finding it difficult to avail ing exercises from their precincts, it will be harmful consecutive day. The increased one of us to keep an eye out on others. Unfortunately, we live in times when relation- national airlines. Unless a con- online facilities, chances are that e-education will be to the children. The DoE needs to come up with a more prices of fuel have had a cascad- ships have become extremely transactional, not just in the entertainment industry but certed and global approach to avi- limited to privileged students, with the exclusion of practical solution. ing effect on the overall price of in other fields as well. Cyber-bullying, too, is rampant on social media, which often ation is adopted by all nations, the those who do not have access to internet. As the less Pachu Menon all items of daily consumption. travel industry cannot be animat- fortunate are sidelined, perception of grave injustice Margao To alleviate the suffering of the drives those, who are not as strong as others, to thoughts of self-harm. Thus, tech- ed. Perhaps, we may find a solu- people, the Government must nology companies, especially Facebook and Twitter, have a responsibility towards check- tion for COVID earlier than the Food fascism roll back the hike and reduce ing the menace of bullying. If we fall as a child, our parents are there to pick us up. resuscitation of travel per se.The a must. Unlike the 2008 econom- al cuisines native to the country. the prices of petrol and diesel impetus for movement of people ic crisis, where financial arteries A huge list of just the types of without delay. The problem is that we will continue to fall as adults. It is contingent on each of us to is related to industrial and busi- were damaged, COVID has Sir — This refers to the editor- rotis can only be found in our Kshitij pick up those who slip. We should hope that there are those who will help us if we fall ness activity. Hence, a huge stim- punctured blood vessels of every ial, “Roti vs paratha” (June 15). culinary heritage. Via email as well. Beating up those, who ask for help, is not a solution. Encourage them to seek ulus spending on large infra pro- economic organ. India is a vast country. Food Thus, the Karnataka bench jects, public housing and micro, R Narayanan variety here encompasses a wide of the Authority of Advance Send your feedback to: help and talk to those you can help. small and medium enterprises is Navi Mumbai variety of regional and tradition- Ruling (AAR)’s ruling that [email protected] VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | JUNE 16, 2020

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN A study in POINTCOUNTERPOINT CHINESE INTRUDED LAND OF INDIA TILL 2012 DURING THE CHINESE HAVE WALKED IN AND TAKEN OUR CONGREASED ON FACTS. TERRITORY IN LADAKH. THE PM IS ABSOLUTELY SILENT contrast —BJP MP FROM LADAKH AND HAS VANISHED FROM THE SCENE. My Noida neighbours fed my family when we got JAMYANG TSERING NAMGYAL —CONGRESS LEADER sick with COVID-19. But people in posh localities in RAHUL GANDHI Gurugram behaved inhumanly with my sick brother SOP compliance is key Now that the lockdown has been eased, we need to manage our actions in a manner in which we can SAVITA MEHTA f there is anything that people fear the most right now, it is falling balance economic activities and containment of the Coronavirus infection prey to the current pandemic that has swept the world and our Icountry, too. The unimaginable nightmare for me and my entire family started on May 28 when I felt high fever gripping my body and sapping me out of every ounce of energy. Initially treating it as a viral infection and weakness induced by the heatwave gripping Delhi and the National Capital Region (remember Delhi temperatures touched almost 47 degree Celsius around that time) I ignored the symptoms till June 1, until body- ache, fatigue and high grade fever started taking an extreme toll on me. Fighting panic and bouts of weakness, I got myself test- ed on June 1 for the deadly COVID-19 virus and my worst fears came true. I was confirmed Corona-positive late on the evening INDRANIL DE of June 2. It was the longest night of my life and we didn’t know where to seek help and what to do next. ith the relaxation of the lockdown in non- Eventually, in the morning I informed the chairman of the soci- containment zones, the spike in the num- ety of Sector 21, Jal Vayu Vihar, Noida, a defence sector pre- Wber of Coronavirus cases is setting new dominantly comprising people from the Indian Navy and the Indian records daily. India has reached the 3,33,255-mark Air Force. It was a tough decision to take because I did not know and the country now has the dubious distinction how they would react. Though a civilian, I have been living in Jal of ranking fourth in the world. What is even more Vayu Vihar for the last 24 years but very few people know me. concerning is the fact that the pandemic is spread- However, it was my moral duty to inform the society and on June ing evenly across India. The percentage of cases in 3, I was taken in an ambulance to the L1 Facility of Kailash Hospital, the worst-affected States like Maharashtra, Gujarat Greater Noida. and Rajasthan is going down whereas the number of infections is rising in north-eastern States, I have two sons aged 28 years, who, unfortunately, never Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Goa. Ladakh added learnt how to cook. As a result they can barely make Maggi and 198 infections in one day, taking the cases up to 437. tea for themselves. So in anticipation I had already stocked my However, despite all the risks associated with kitchen with bread, butter, cheese, Maggi, biscuits and ready to the easing of the lockdown, it was a necessary step eat food so that they could manage in my absence. In hospital to save the collapsing economy of the country and I lay burning with high fever, hacked by severe cough and extreme- the livelihoods of the people. Therefore, we need ly fatigued. Doctors, looking after me remotely, took good care to manage our actions in a manner in which we can and responded to all my calls, messages and intercom queries. balance economic activities and containment of the However, I was worried about my sons and how they would be Coronavirus infection. managing since they were home quarantined. To achieve this, the Government has undertak- CONFORMITY en a slew of measures. The Ministry of Home Affairs To my utter surprise, my sons started calling up saying that (MHA) issued a notification allowing religious IS PLAUSIBLE they were being sent food by neighbours and friends (who stay places, hotels, restaurants and shopping malls to ONLY WHEN nearly 10 km away from my house), all three meals and that too, open from June 8 under the Standard Operation CITIZENS the food of their choice. The meals ranged from aloo and poorie, Procedures (SOPs) issued by the Ministry of TAKE THE chole and rice, rajma and rice, parantha, pulaao, home-made Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). According RESPONSIBILITY This is the same as entrusting employers near future. So Rainbow Drive took a devise a strategy for the containment of cakes, freshly-baked buns, daal and rice, vegetables, poha, fruits, to these SOPs, it is mandatory to maintain a dis- OF PEER with the responsibility of ensuring employ- series of measures, including banning of the Coronavirus and thus make compli- milk, chicken dishes and so on. There are 46 families in our build- tance of six feet at all public places and use a face MONITORING ees’ compliance with the Aarogya Setu private borewell drilling, water pricing and ance easier. Close supervision of over 135 ing, out of which 40 per cent are tenants who don’t interact much shield or mask. WITHIN mandate. It would reduce the cost of mon- mandatory water harvesting. crore citizens by the Government is an with anyone. Yet the neighbours and friends came out willingly However, it is not clear how these measures are A GROUP BY itoring as it is easier to monitor employ- In 2015, the society became the first unachievable goal. and coordinated with each other about who would send lunch, going to be monitored. The MHA has issued penal- SETTING UP A ers rather than employees and may residential society in Bengaluru to apply It is true that law enforcement agen- ty provisions to hold any person violating these mea- increase compliance at the end. to the KSPCB to recharge the groundwa- cies like the police are keeping a watch on breakfast and dinner. I was amazed and felt gratitude toward each sures liable under the Disaster Management Act, FORMAL OR In the case of leather exports, the ter table. The society has also installed a citizens in many cities and imposing fines and every member of my society. 2005. Nevertheless, there is no reliable mechanism INFORMAL Government took a few additional mea- Sewage Treatment Plant to comply with if they are found violating social distanc- On June 7, I was discharged from the hospital after my report to spot violations and ensure compliance. In the case INSTITUTION. sures and with the help of the Central the KSPCB’s discharge norms, although ing norms. But this is not very effective came out negative. But the worst was still to come as the same of offices, employers have been entrusted with the THE GOVERNMENT Leather Research Institute (CLRI), small it is yet to comply with it fully. Through as they cannot monitor everyone, always. day one of my sons was detected to be Corona positive. Within responsibility of ensuring installation of the Aarogya MAY MONITOR tanneries were imparted technical know- the peer monitoring system, the society For instance, people would reposition two hours he was admitted to the same hospital. Once again, Setu app by all employees. This measure has drawn ONLY THE how and guidance to use the approved ensured compliance within and upheld its themselves as and when the police patrol my neighbours started sending light food for me and regular food a lot of flak as the responsibility has been shifted INSTITUTION, chemicals. Plus, the chemical and dye responsibility to obey Government rules. vehicle approaches the shopping centres, for my son. I was overwhelmed with the efforts, love and ded- to a non-State actor who might find it difficult to WHICH IN TURN manufacturers were encouraged to inno- The two cases discussed above show only to huddle back when it leaves. It ication shown to me and my family. ensure compliance with the SOPs. People are ques- WOULD MONITOR vate and make approved dyes, which they that citizens or stakeholders have to should be the responsibility of the mar- It was a very humbling experience and it was hard to imag- tioning the fairness of this move. THE INDIVIDUALS. did. In this whole exercise, compliance was share the responsibility of compliance with ket associations to maintain social distanc- To address this question, let us go back in time. not State-driven. any Government regulation. It is impos- ing norms. They should develop rules by ine that in these 24 years I had hardly ever visited their homes In the 1990s, the Indian leather industry was hit after IF THE Meenu Tewari and Poonam Pillai in sible for the Government to ensure full which they can impose fines on shopkeep- or invited them over. But in my time of need, their support and Germany banned two commonly-used chemicals, GOVERNMENT their research paper, Global standards and acquiescence due to the prohibitive mon- ers who fail to enforce the norms among goodwill was pouring out. It’s been 11 days today and every morn- pentachlorophenol (PCP) and Azo dyes. At that time ATTEMPTS TO the dynamics of environmental compliance itoring cost if stakeholders are many and customers. If every shopkeeper does so, ing I get the menu for my breakfast, lunch and dinner. I could- the leather industry was the fourth-largest foreign MONITOR in India’s leather industry, published in segregated. then customers would also appreciate it n’t have been luckier and couldn’t ask God for anything else. exchange earner for India and Germany was the EACH INDIVIDUAL, Oxford Development Studies in 2005 Conformity is plausible only when cit- and fall in line. The police may in turn Our chairman and cluster representative calls us every day largest export market. PCP and Azo dyes were wide- THEN IT argued that the Government engendered izens take the responsibility of peer mon- hold the association responsible for the to find out about our well-being. They even ensured that the ly used in the tanning and dyeing of leather as they WOULD ENCOUNTER a process of negotiated collective action, itoring within a group by setting up a for- enforcement of rules and sanction those garbage was collected daily from my house, albeit separately. were cheap and easy to produce. Banning the use THE PROBLEM taking into account the exporters, firms mal or informal institution. The who fail to maintain order. Indian culture, values and traditions have been personified in all of these chemicals was ineffective from the point OF OMISSION across the value chain, business associa- Government may monitor only the insti- This does not suggest that the their glory to me and made me indebted towards each and every of view of compliance as nearly 75 per cent of India’s AND COMMISSION tions, research and development institutes tution, which in turn would monitor the Government remains passive about com- tanneries were small in scale. The banned chemi- and regional environmental agencies. individuals. If the Government attempts pliance with norms. It should facilitate the one of my neighbour who treated us with compassion, care and cals could have always entered the value chain The conformity was based on a peer-mon- to monitor each individual, then it would process to make offices, business or citi- respect in these trying times. through spatially-fragmented upstream processes. itoring system; hence the Government was encounter the problem of omission and zens’ associations responsible. It should On the flip side, my brother and father who live in posh DLF However, if these chemicals were not checked, then not overburdened with the cost of com- commission. provide more timely and clear informa- City in Gurugram, were also diagnosed with COVID-19 between the products sent to Germany would have got reject- pliance. The resultant acquiescence was Hence, if the Government has tion to avoid the spread of the disease. The May 30 to June 7. Shockingly, their society people were busy ed after testing and exports would have incurred widespread even among the small firms entrusted the employers to ensure that the Government should counsel and train shaming my family members on WhatsApp groups for bringing huge losses. This would have impacted the liveli- that were difficult to monitor. employees download the Aarogya Setu offices and associations on the formation the virus to their colony. As if they had a choice in the matter or hood of thousands of informal workers in tanner- Let us consider another, more recent app, then it is a rational policy decision. of local institutions. went and got sick deliberately. What a study in contrast! ies. case. This is the success story of a society Thus, the cost of monitoring would get The most important element of a local Thankfully, my brother and son have tested negative now. This situation is very similar to the present one, in peri-urban Bengaluru in complying internalised by employers, in whose inter- institution is provision of penalty for not However, my father is in one of the biggest hospitals of Gurugram, where it is very difficult to ensure compliance and with improved water management prac- est the lockdown was relaxed. The offices conforming. This would develop trust non-compliance would cause loss of life and liveli- tices and the Karnataka State Pollution should be held responsible to implement between the implementing authorities and still fighting the virus. I have learnt three lessons from this nerve hoods. However, the Government of that time han- Control Board’s (KSPCB) zero liquid the SOPs and the offices that are not fol- other stakeholders and further between wracking incident that has altered my life forever. First, never go dled the situation deftly. It bought time from discharge norms. A residential society, lowing the rules should be penalised for the authorities and the Government. to a hospital where you don’t know the doctor well, irrespective Germany to reorganise the process and initiated Rainbow Drive on Sarjapur road made their failure to do so. Compliance can only be co-produced by of how reputed it is, (in this case at Gurugram), because your technology transfer from Germany for testing of fin- constant efforts to build institutions at the However, it is imperative to build con- both the Government and citizens attending doctor should convey your status to your family mem- ished leather goods. It also banned production of level of the society for sustainable water fidence that the data will not be misused. through development of trust between bers and set your fears at rest. Second, respect and love thy neigh- the prohibited chemicals and dyes. It was easier to management and finally comply with State The trust and confidence between the them. It cannot be produced by only one bour and third help others as it all comes back in the end. Life monitor the chemical producers as 60 per cent of norms. Government and its citizens is the key to of them. just turned a full circle for me. the industry’s output was coming from large firms Without sustainable water manage- success in the war against the Coronavirus. (The writer is Associate Professor, (The writer is an educationist) and 40 per cent from small and medium firms. Thus, ment practices, the society would have The citizens or stakeholders should form Institute of Rural Management, Anand. The the input producers became enforcers of the ban. encountered a major water crisis in the local institutions within their group to views expressed are personal) Unlearning vital lessons from history Present-day China does not seem to fully endorse its past patterns and those who don’t learn from history are condemned to repeat it

courses in a post-Covid world, as same during his conversations with Model by Daniel Bell captures this of dynastic fall. The political elite have question of succession. In the present the countries. many experts are putting it. party officials. economic transformation in the last both the knowledge and resources to situation, it remains unclear who will By unapologetically absolving Across the globe, mistrust among The book titled, Comprehensive four decades. Once a “secluded challenge the system. In the name of succeed the current presidency in itself from the responsibility of the allies is high, cooperation remains Mirror in Aid of Governance, was empire”, China is now the world’s promoting the “rule of law”, since China. Most certainly, the way they outbreak and increasing the military non-existent and many countries published in 1084 and was edited by largest exporter and second-largest 2012 the Communist Party of China handle this subject shall be a “posi- build-up across the Indian border and seem inclined to go their own nation- Sima Guang. He was a Chinese his- destination for Foreign Direct (CPC) leadership has been running tive indicator” regarding the future the South China Sea, China seems to alist way. While the nature of the pan- torian, an intellectual and politician Investment (FDI). Given the context, an “anti-graft campaign” targetting political landscape of China. be shifting to “more assertive politics.” demic is certainly global, the fight in the Northern Song dynasty. The the book that Mao cherished holds high-level party and military officials, The pandemic, the ongoing This not only limits the Chinese “soft ABHISHEK PRATAP SINGH against the crisis is being fought on book was an insightful account on some key lessons for the present rul- some business and State-owned US-China trade war and the playing power” appeal and its gains from sus- several loosely-tied and fragmented Chinese history and lessons on gov- ing establishment in China. The enterprises (SOEs) heads on account up of “hegemonic politics” around the tained economic growth, but proves n international politics, one has to unilateral fronts. ernance from great Chinese emper- first lesson being that no dynasty can of corruption. crisis is weakening the foundations to be a “judgment in a hurry” by the be watchful about learning lessons I gather this argument from ors. Mao’s obsession with the book rule forever. The once-powerful Tang The campaign has found over 1.5 of global humanitarian relief works Chinese leadership which is failing to Ifrom history. Else, in the words of some classical readings into the was primarily cultivated by the core regime in China (618-987) had to million Government officials guilty and the role of key international agen- learn lessons from its own past and Winston Churchill, “Those who fail “practices and policies” pursued by challenge, which many rulers face in come to an end after 289 years. of a variety of corruption-related cies. At the time, when the idea of is drawing global attention on bleak to learn from history are condemned the supreme Chinese leadership in history: How to stay in power? Nevertheless, while the “right to be charges, also drawing political ben- “developmental partnership” as diplomatic moves. to repeat it.” This applies to China the past, led by Chairman Mao. Contemporary China is very ruled” simply rests with Chinese cit- efit for the presidency but dissuading pushed forward by Prime Minister From AB Vajpayee’s visit to more than ever as it is responding to This is well explained in The China different from the ancient one. It is izens, history does hold some lessons a large section of political elite in Narendra Modi in relation to China China in 1979 to the Chennai infor- global criticism over the pandemic Questions. Basically, in 1912, a young no more a traditional agrarian, social for them on the subject. The erosion China. was gathering acceptance and the mal summit in 2019 under Modi, the with aggressive posturing; by precip- Mao was gifted a book by his teacher economy and is a well-developed of the long-practised system of “col- The third lesson holds the view “Wuhan Spirit” was positively reshap- series of Chinese endeavours at the itating a deeper crisis in Hong Kong that became the “guiding thought” for modern State with “high economic lective leadership” and “power con- that emperors who designate loyal ing bilateral discourse, the present border does nothing except “raising and a stand-off with India at the bor- his life and politics. From the Long prowess” backed by big urban centres, solidation” in present-day China, and competent successors are likely stand-off on the border and frequent the trust deficit” in India-China der. The same logic applies to the March in 1934 to his guerrilla war high production and manufacturing does face harder times to come. to be successful. In Indian history, cases of Chinese incursions across the relations. contemporary global politics amid days in Yanan, Mao kept the book by bases, rapid connectivity and a grow- The second lesson states that elite too, many conflicts arose as incum- Line of Actual Control are severely (The writer is Assistant Professor, the outbreak and its reshaping dis- his side and frequently referred to the ing knowledge economy. The China rebellion is the most important cause bent rulers failed to address the affecting mutual ties between both Deshbandhu College, DU.) VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | JUNE 16, 2020 money 08 Sensex tanks 552 pts CAPSULE Report: GDP contraction poses Energy producer BP on second Covid wave fears takes $17.5 bn hit NEW DELHI: Energy company ‘existential threat' to MSMEs PNS n MUMBAI per cent, to close at Solanki, Head- Equity BP is writing off as much as 9,813.70. Research (Fundamental), USD 17.5 billion from its oil PNS n MUMBAI ments announced by the RBI, Equity benchmark IndusInd Bank was Anand Rathi said. and gas assets and will review it said adding that without the Sensex plunged 552 the top laggard in the With signs that the its plans to develop oil wells as A 5 per cent contraction in moratorium, the ratio would points on Monday, Sensex pack, tanking deadly disease is coming the COVID-19 pandemic gross domestic product (GDP) have gone below one. dragged by heavy losses around 7 per cent, fol- back in China and the accelerates its goal of decreasing its reliance on during 2020-21 may lead to a The hardest hit will be the in financial stocks amid lowed by Axis Bank, United States, investor fossil fuels. Chief Executive Bernard Looney said 15 per cent fall in corporate micro enterprise segment, concerns over a second Bajaj Finance, ICICI optimism about eco- the pandemic is forcing the company to face the India's revenues and poses an which accounts for 32 per cent wave of coronavirus Bank, NTPC, Tata Steel, nomic recovery is begin- long-term impact on the economy, together with "existential threat" for small of the overall MSME debt, infections. ITC and HDFC Bank. ning to fade, traders said. the likelihood of weaker demand for a longer businesses, a report said on and are facing material stress After sinking over 857 On the other hand, The number of cases period of time. The company pledged in February Monday. in terms of revenue growth, points during the ses- Reliance Industries, HCL linked to the disease to become a net-zero company by 2050, but the However, policy interven- operating profit margins and sion, the 30-share index Tech, Sun Pharma and around the world has pandemic has forced them to re-consider their tions by the Reserve Bank of working capital stretch, it said. settled 552.09 points, or ONGC were among the crossed 79 lakh and the assumptions once more. India (RBI) and the finance Drawing from precedents, it 1.63 per cent, lower at gainers. death toll has topped ministry offer little hope said previous downturns have 33,228.80. Market traded on a 4.33 lakh. because they cannot revive shown that micro and small Similarly, the NSE negative note on sub- In India, the number demand, which is crucial for enterprises are unable to man- Nifty tumbled 159.20 dued global cues on fears of infections rose to 3.32 Coal India trade unions the small businesses, the report age transient working capital points, or of a second wave of lakh and the death toll said. challenges as easily as their 1.60 coronavirus rose to 9,520, according plan strike next month The micro, small and medi- The micro, small and medium enterprise large and medium peers. cases, to the health ministry. NEW DELHI: Coal um enterprise (MSME) sector (MSME) sector will have to face a sharper The policy interventions Narendra Bourses in Shanghai, India (CIL) trade will have to face a sharper decline in revenues of up to 21 per cent, while from the RBI and the finance Hong Kong, Tokyo and unions are decline in revenues of up to 21 ministry will help them tide Seoul tanked up to 4.76 planning to go on per cent, while operating prof- operating profit margins will narrow to 4-5 per over tapered cash flows, it said per cent. Stock a three-day strike it margins will narrow to 4-5 cent, said the research wing of domestic adding that the biggest concern exchanges in Europe from July 2 against per cent, said the research ratings agency Crisil is demand that needs to be were also trading over 1 the government's wing of domestic ratings revived for the betterment of per cent lower. move to open the agency Crisil. this crucial sector. International oil coal sector to private players, a union leader The agency expects a 5 per the onset of the crisis. modity prices but the weak However, the report was benchmark Brent said. The development comes at a time when the cent contraction in the econ- "MSMEs face existential cri- demand in the economy will not so optimistic on the poli- crude futures government plans to launch the process of omy because of the impact of sis, revenue to fall a fifth...a ensure that the small business cy interventions' ability to fell 0.93 per commercial coal mining on Thursday. On the coronavirus pandemic, sharp decline at the operating segment is unable to capitalise drive demand in the economy. cent to USD Sunday, senior leaders of central trade unions of which has led to nearly three level will also impact credit- on those, it said. "The current facilitations 38.37 per Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, Hind Mazdoor Sabha, months of lockdown across the worthiness, aggravating the The average interest service may not have the heft to crank barrel. INTUC, AITUC and CTU held a video country with little steps at liquidity stretch these units coverage ratio could slide to 1- up demand in the near term conferencing, Nathulal Pandey, the president of opening up lately. The govern- have been grappling with, par- 1.5 times from 2.4 times seen because fiscal stimulus is lim- Hind Khadan Mazdoor Federation said. ment and the RBI have already ticularly on the working capi- between the financial years ited and only to vulnerable announced actions like collat- tal front," the agency said. 2016-17 and 2019-20, even households," its Chief eral-free loans of up to Rs 3 It said there are gains to be after factoring in the benefit of Operating Officer Amish ‘Relook agroforestry from Tata Motors reports lakh crore to the segment since made out of the lower com- moratorium on interest pay- Mehta said. Rs 9,864 cr net loss farmer & industry view’ MUMBAI: Tata Motors on Monday reported a PepsiCo to consolidated net loss of Rs PNS n MEIL forays into defence NEW DELHI According to the statement, promotion 9,863.73 crore for the invest $ 3 mn of medicinal plants is a major component fourth quarter ended March The earlier notion of of the government's ‘AtmaNirbhar Bharat' 31, with the coronavirus agroforestry meaning pandemic taking a toll on sector; to set up unit in Hyd for safe water only timber species needs initiative and there is tremendous scope British arm JLR as well as its domestic business. to be relooked from for convergence for tree based and organic The company had posted a net profit of Rs PNS n HYDERABAD access farmers and industry medicinal produce 1,108.66 crore in the January-March period of PNS n NEW DELHI point of view, according the financial year 2018-19. The company's Megha Engineering and to Agriculture Secretary consolidated total revenue from operations stood Infrastructures Limited PepsiCo Foundation on Sanjay Aggarwal. neration to farmers, at Rs 62,492.96 crore in the fourth quarter, (MEIL), a city-based infra Monday said it will invest Timber trees have a including a Rs 1.63 lakh compared with Rs 86,422.33 crore in the year- major is foraying into the USD 3 million to provide safe long maturity period and crore outlay and ordi- ago corresponding quarter, Tata Motors said in a defence equipment manufac- water access to agricultural hence delay return to nances to provide barri- statement. turing sector and as part of communities, and help farmers. But, there are a er-free trade outside that, it is setting up a facility women in high water-risk number of rising sectors notified mandis. here with an investment out- areas in West Bengal and which would ensure The webinar flagged Exports fall lay of Rs 500 crore. Maharashtra in association quick return to farmers the importance of clon- The company has obtained with WaterAid. as well as fulfill industry al planting material of 36.47 pc in May necessary permissions to man- This programme aims to requirements, he said in the correct varieties NEW DELHI: ufacture weapons, vehicles, provide 2 lakh farmers and an official statement. which would also comply Contracting for the third straight ancillaries and arms and equip- their families access to piped Aggarwal further said with industry require- month, India's exports declined 36.47 per cent in ment for the defence sector, a expanded its wings into oil and radios, jammers, EW shelters, water supply for household there are multiple uses of contribute to stepping ments. May to USD 19.05 billion, mainly on account of press release from the compa- gas, power, solar power, avia- antennas, electronic warfare use, and increased water agroforestry like provid- up supply of raw mater- The Central Silk drop in shipments by key sectors such as ny said on Monday. tion sectors and is now enter- containers, wind profiles and resources, the company said in ing additional income to ial to industry for reduc- Board assured that it will petroleum, textiles, engineering, gems and "To produce weapons, vehi- ing defence equipment pro- radars. India's first mobile a statement. farmers, nurseries as a ing the country's depen- assist farmers who plant jewellery. Imports too plunged 51 per cent to cles, ancillaries and arms, duction. MEIL group compa- virology lab to deal with the Besides, it will also establish means of livelihoods dence on imports in the range of silk host USD 22.2 billion in May, leaving a trade deficit of MEIL has applied for permis- ny IComm Tele Limited is COVID-19 epidemic was community-managed water especially for women self some crucial commodi- species, which on an USD 3.15 billion, compared to USD 15.36 billion sion under Defence procure- already contributing to the developed and launched in distribution systems in these help groups, green fod- ties, he said. According average would start giv- in the same month previous year, according to ment policy 2020 which is a national defence institutions in April by IComm. communities, it added. der, reduction in require- to the statement, promo- ing returns in 3-4 years the data released by the Commerce and Industry part of the Make in India ini- "With the necessary The fresh investment in ment of fertilisers by tion of medicinal plants and hence were ideal for Ministry. tiative. approvals in place, Megha India is part of PepsiCo planting leguminous is a major component of agroforestry systems. After careful examination of group is setting up most mod- Foundation's new commit- species, carbon seques- the government's Central Silk Board MEIL's capabilities under var- ern manufacturing facilities ment to reach 100 million peo- tration for combating cli- 'AtmaNirbhar Bharat' CEO Rajit Ranjan HDFC Ergo launches ious government stipulations, to produce various cutting- ple with safe water access mate change, etc. initiative and there is Okhandiar, National the government of India issued edge defence equipment worldwide by 2030. Aggarwal, who spoke tremendous scope for Medicinal Plant Board India’s first drone cover the approvals. MEIL group indigenously at our upcoming on agroforestry in a June convergence for tree CEO JLN Sastry, Indian MUMBAI: In an industry-first will set up a manufacturing science and technology fields. new facility at Hyderabad. I am 13 webinar, mentioned based and organic med- Papers Manufacturers initiative, the third largest unit with a capital outlay of Rs IComm is also engaged in happy that Megha group is ful- that the Prime Minister's icinal produce. Association Secretary private sector general insurer 500 crore at various stages," it the power distribution and filling Hon'ble Prime call for 'Vocal for our The Secretary also General Rohit Pandit HDFC Ergo on Monday tied said. transmission and solar power Minister's vision and dream of Local' is of great rele- shared about recent and ITC Ltd Former up with tech firm Tropogo to MEIL had begun its journey sector. The company is already make in India initiative," vance for agroforestry reforms brought in the Vice President H K offer commercial drone with the construction and developing and supplying Srinivas Bommareddy, too. agriculture sector to Kulkarni were present owners and operators third-party liability cover infrastructure sector and advanced communication President, MEIL, said. Agroforestry could ensure optimum remu- in the webinar. for property damages and physical injuries from the flying machines. This policy will be offered on-demand to customers on a 'pay as you fly' concept, the insurer said in a statement. Third- party insurance liability claim is mandatory for Revenue, profitability to Debt mutual funds see 46 pc jump in inflows in May drone operations in the country. PNS n NEW DELHI saw withdrawals. to deal with the trouble in take hit due to Covid According to Association a few debt funds have MG Motor India to Mutual funds focussed on of Mutual Funds in India shown clear success in PNS n NEW DELHI tially reopened with effect from fixed-income securities wit- (Amfi), MFs that invest in instilling confidence in enter MPV segment May 04, 2020, which has impact- nessed 46 per cent month- fixed-income securities saw investors as investments in NEW DELHI: MG Motor India SPML Infra on Monday said ed its operations during April on-month jump in invest- an inflow to the tune of Rs debt funds in May are back is gearing up to enter multi- the COVID-19 pandemic has and May 2020," it added.The ment to Rs 63,665 crore in 63,665 crore last month as to levels similar to before," purpose vehicle segment hit its operations hard, and rev- company said the May, mainly due to robust compared to an inflow of said Harsh Jain, co-founder with Hector Plus slated to be enue and prof- pandemic has inflow in liquid schemes Rs 43,431 crore in April. and COO of Groww. launched next month, and itability are hit it very hard and measures taken by the In March, the segment Amfi CEO NS plans to hire about 200 likely to be as labour force RBI. had witnessed a massive Venkatesh said that associates for its Halol plant to adversely has been Most individual categories outflow of Rs 1.95 lakh investors are taking advan- ramp up overall production to pre-COVID level, a impacted as all immobilised at that invest in fixed-income crore, an inflow of Rs tage of conducive interest top company official said on Monday. With projects have sites due to securities or debt funds saw 28,000 crore in February rates trend. Besides, shift supply chain constraints hampering ramping up come to a lockdown, with inflows. and Rs 1.09 lakh crore in with investments in cash shorter horizon, attracted a towards high quality AAA of factory output, the company is also "hand- standstill. the company However, medium dura- January. assets such as treasury bills, staggering investment of rated has resulted in steady holding" some of its tier II and tier III The infra- taking care of all their overheads tion, overnight, credit risk Of the total inflow seen certificates of deposit and Rs 61,870 crore. rise in the net flows in debt components suppliers, even providing financial structure firm said normalisa- and protection costs, food and and dynamic bond funds last month, liquid funds commercial paper for "(The) RBI's measures schemes. support in order to meet customer demand. tion of operations will take time stay arrangements and other as it is also facing shortage of fixed costs with no matching labour. "April-June 2020 being revenues. "Clients' payments lockdown months, the revenues are also not forthcoming in and profitability of the compa- view of lockdown. All project 38% startups out of funds due to lockdown effect: Survey ny are likely to be adversely sites have just come to standstill impacted," SPML Infra said in in lockdown and normalisation PNS n NEW DELHI and medium enterprises a regulatory filing to the BSE. is bound to take time in view of According to the survey by LocalCircles — (MSMEs) to help them sail "The company's project sites "new normal" of safety mea- A survey has revealed that which received over 28,000 responses from through the crisis. remained closed from March 23, sures and unavailability of about 38 per cent startups "But a large number of star- 2020 due to lockdown and par- labour," it said. have run out of funds and 30 more than 8,400 startups, SMEs and tups might not be able to avail per cent have 1-3 months of entrepreneurs — 16 per cent such entities these benefits under the cash left, indicating the severe said the they have 3-6 months of cash left Atmanirbhar Bharat scheme impact of lockdown on fledg- even if they are registered as Max group eyes Rs 550 cr ling businesses. MSMEs. This is because a According to the survey by startups and SMEs out of funds see their business getting shut startup needs to have existing revenue in 4 years LocalCircles — which received has risen from 27 per cent to down, while 16 per cent said debt/loans on their books to NEW DELHI: Max India Ltd's arm Antara Senior Living has made a over 28,000 responses from 42 per cent, showing a worri- they were quite unsure of the qualify, but most startups usu- foray into the Delhi-NCR market with a new housing project for more than 8,400 startups, some situation, it added. future. ally opt for VC funding, which elderly at Noida and is targeting a sales revenue of around Rs 550 SMEs and entrepreneurs — These organisations are cut- Asked if they expect to be makes them ineligible for this crore over the next four years. The company has already tied up 16 per cent such entities said ting or deferring marketing and benefitted by the stimulus Government scheme," the with a landlord to develop this 4-acre project, located at Sector 150 the they have 3-6 months of human resource costs to sus- package announced by govern- report noted. "The need of the in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. This is the company's second project, with cash left. down effect," the report noted. reported a revenue drop of tain their business. ment, only 14 per cent said hour was and is assistance that the first already being developed at Dehradun in Uttarakhand. Another 12 per cent respon- LocalCircles' report assesses more that 80-90 per cent in the Interestingly, 35 per cent 'yes', while 57 per cent said 'no' reaches bank accounts fast and Established in 2013, Antara Senior Living, a wholly-owned dents said they have less than the impact that Covid-19 pan- last two months making it said they see growth in their and the remaining 29 per cent fast in the context of startups subsidiary of Max India, is being led by Tara Singh Vachani, who is a month's worth of cash left. demic and the following lock- hard for them to even sustain business in the next six months were unsure about it. and SMEs means now as 42 per the executive chairman. "The senior living community will be "Four per cent also said that down have had on the startups their business," it said. The and equal percentage said they The Cabinet had approved cent of them are already in shut developed in two phases. The first phase has 330 senior homes. they have already shut down and SMEs of India. comparison from April to June would scale down. Rs 3 lakh crore emergency down or out of funds status," the business due to the lock- "Many businesses have 2020 showed that percentage of About 14 per cent said they credit line to the micro, small the survey said. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Tuesday June 16, 2020 ‘IT'S ALWAYS GOING TO BE LIFE OVER LIVELIHOOD' abyasachi Mukherjee, going to stop shop- a champion of con- ping, it’s just that I don’t think post-COVID our scious clothing label they are going to be brand will do things differently, and somebody who mindful about what S rose without any they’re going to buy.” but our priorities may shift industrial connections The prolific beyond fashion. While the and not enough capital, set up a designer ensured shops across the country have shop with only three artisans in none of his artisans opened, we have resolutely kept it his hometown Kolkata for about suffer any pay cuts Artemis Fowl fans twenty years ago, is now a amid a virus out- shut as for me human lives matter change-maker in the Indian fash- break, he paid them more than business right now, amid ion industry. With the addition of their full salaries till 2700 artisans to his global busi- the end of June but a pandemic. It’s not that people are ness and the ideology of person- feels the challenge going to stop shopping, it’s just that in for a treat alised imperfections of a human arises if normality they are going to be mindful about mind, Sabyasachi brought out the isn’t restored because essence of Khadi clothing along this can’t go on for- what they’re going to buy. with the labour of love handcraft- ever. He further SABYASACHI MUKHERJEE Artemis Fowl back ed by our Indian artisans to an speaks about the ARTIST international platform. sudden demise of Speaking to FICCI FLO Sushant Singh Rajput Hyderabad, Sabyasachi and how mental health should be Mukherjee and entrepreneur a priority in today’s times. “Many with a bang! Pinky Reddy talk to us about the of us are devastated, everybody is future of luxury. going through FOMO but we are his June, step in the year 2001 and has II, played by Ferdia Since the past few months, the all in this together. Don’t take into a magical become a global phenom- Shaw, finds himself in a eminent designer has been sur- losses personally, it’s always going new world of enon with a cult follow- battle of strength and viving in the lap of luxury, the to be life above livelihood,” sug- the year with ing of its own. It is also cunning against a pow- real luxury is the essence of time gests Sabya. The entrepreneur T Disney’s one of the most awaited erful, hidden race of he says. All of us have 24 hours a tells us that the earth is rebooting Artemis Fowl. book-to-film adaptations fairies who may be day, today, when everything is in 2020 but life has to go on. Based on the beloved of all time. behind his father’s disap- shut in this intrusive world, peo- Knowing many brides who are book by Eoin Colfer, Directed by five-time pearance. Artemis Fowl, ple are increasingly valuing time eagerly waiting to get married in Artemis Fowl is a series Academy Award nominee a peculiar young crimi- and enjoying special moments. a glorious Sabyasachi lehenga of eight fantasy novels, Kenneth Branagh, nal prodigy, although Time is fluid and expansive but makes Pinky feel that even featuring the criminal Artemis Fowl features a still a child of age 12, valued by all but for Pinky Reddy, though the new normal may have mastermind Artemis stellar star cast, including reflects the maturity and accessibility is the real luxury to changed with only fifty people Fowl II. The story unfolds Academy Award winner knowledge of an adult. have in this era. being allowed to attend a wed- the breathtaking, spell- Dame Judi Dench, Josh The character of Artemis On being asked if the lockdown ding since the photograph of a binding adventures of this Gad, Colin Farrell. The depicts sheer brilliance, changed Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s bride's marriage will remain for- unusually intelligent 12- movie also marks the not just for a child, but thinking process, he says, “I don’t ever, they will always look for- year-old prodigy, who debut for young talented for any age group or think post-COVID our brand will ward to what’s fashionable. happens to be a descen- artists, Ferdia Shaw and species, on, under, do things differently, but our pri- Surviving a small recession cri- dant of a long line of Lara Mcdonnell in the above, and beyond earth. orities may shift beyond fashion. sis with Lehman brothers earlier criminal masterminds, as lead roles; and features Artemis is the master- While the shops across the coun- in life, Sabyasachi Mukherjee feels he desperately tries to Tamara Smart, Nonzo mind behind all the try have opened, we have res- the world may get a little schizo- save his father who has Anozie in key character adventures that the olutely kept it shut as for me phrenic post the pandemic, but been kidnapped. As peo- portrayals. movie unravels, owing to human lives matter more than there will be a greater group of ple continue to practice Dame Judi Dench, his incredible imagina- business right now, amid a pan- people who will be introspecting social distancing, Artemis who portrays the charac- tion, unparalleled demic. It’s not that people are their lives. Fowl marks the first ter of Commander Root knowledge level, and international movie to said, “Commander Root wondrous vocabulary. make its world premiere. is quite military and He is a genius child Releasing on 12th June androgynous. If you’re whose pastimes revolve 2020, this action-adven- head of the leprechauns, solely around increasing ture is a wholesome fami- just masculine or just his intelligence and plot- ly entertainer perfect for a feminine wouldn’t do it. ting new schemes. The weekend watch. She is a leader and does- movie marvellously Unveiling the adven- n’t care whether she’s describes the journey of tures of Artemis, this fan- liked or not.” The actress this prodigy into a crim- tastical young adult fic- was not intimidated by inal fairy world. tion takes us on an exhil- the prospect of playing Kenneth Branagh says, arating ride into the mag- an 800-year-old man, in “The goal is to give the ical world of Artemis fact, she relished the audience the best, the Fowl, one that is filled opportunity. “I thought, almost visceral time they with an amazingly why not, I’ll have a go can have. Though audi- advanced world of fairies, with it,” Dench laughs. ences familiar with the goblins, trolls, dwarves “It’s not every day you’re book will see much that and other magical beings. asked to play an 800- they love and recognize, Artemis Fowl, the phe- year-old man!” there are still a few twists nomenal young adult Descended from a and turns to keep them franchise, has entertained long line of criminal on their toes in the story, its dedicated readers since masterminds, 12-year- some of which they the debut of the first book old genius Artemis Fowl might not expect.” Hyderabad gears up for post-COVID-19 he city police are COVID is becoming 24×7 on duty. highly infectious and since HOW TO MAINTAIN SAFETY? the Coronavirus. Watch out if known or reputable Telangana's battle there's no vaccine yet, one news sites are not reporting on the story. T against COVID- question plaguing every- n Maintain physical distancing, wear masks, keep n Always follow government bulletins and do not 19 has sometimes one's minds is what mea- been harrowing sures shall be taken in order washing hands every now and then. create panic situations in the society for the Hyderabad city to save ourselves from this Limiting face-to-face contact with others is the best n police, yet they never gave pandemic. Netizens are Read a book, paint, play a board game, or up. They have been negoti- returning to their work rou- way to reduce the spread of coronavirus disease. meditate, all of these activities can help calm your ating with anxious families, tines and are still susceptible To practice social or physical distancing stay at mind and prevent you from reaching for your dealing with unruly crowds, to the virus. One should be least 6 feet from other people. Wearing a mask is and fighting an invisible very careful before re-start- phone or computer and falling into a downward virus. Amid this, a software ing their offices because it’s the most effective way to stop person-to-person spiral of despair. spread. If you are in a public place where you will professional and actor Ajith a closed environment with n Contact GHMC, Police Control Room, and nearby Nair organised a virtual numerous people. “We have encounter other people, you should wear a mask. webinar with Mahesh to go about our lives but police station for any information. Bhagwat, Police commis- have to be alert about not Proper handwashing not only reduces the spread sioner of Rachakonda and being infected as well. The of Coronavirus, but it can also prevent the spread We are turning into new leaves in times of distress. IPS Anjani Kumar, commis- unlocking phase has begun, of other viral illnesses such as cold and flu. We are working hard to not just keep you away sioner of Hyderabad police people have started com- from crime but also from the pandemic. We are n Do not forward unauthorised messages in social on post-COVID-19 precau- muting, public transporta- still responding to emergency and high priority tions to be taken across the tion has restarted hence we media The amount of misinformation that is spread calls. city with participants not must not be complacent and on the web is staggering. It is spread mainly via just across the state but also maintain necessary precau- n from USA and Australia tions,” informs IPS Anjani social media networking sites. The new hot topic is Stay home, stay safe! taking an active part in it. Kumar. 10

Vijayawada Tuesday June 16 2020 what’s brewing?

Breath well lot of Yoga aasanas depend Adopt yoga for these Aon your breathing, well almost all of them. Exercises like the pranayama and anulom vilom, engage your breath in a more con- scious way, something we don't focus on normally. While focusing on these breathing exercises we manage stress effectively and in a more conscious manner. Especially HEALTH BENEFITS for people with asthma or other chronic lung diseases, these Recent research shows that physically active yoga benefits people with mental breathing exercises make a huge difference in exercising the lungs health issues, and eases depressive symptoms in them. However, it is not just not and thereby aiding in their healthi- depression, yoga helps with a whole range of physical and mental er functioning. wellness issues, especially during a global health crisis

n our busy, kept stressing about that of abs. Fitness, contrary to fits our mind and Get sound sleep stressful daily meeting we have tomorrow, popular belief, is an amalga- inner wellness. A routine, amidst all with minimum results mation of a healthy mind, great mode of relax- f the sudden change in lifestyle has affected I the hustle of and even lesser benefits. body and soul. And Yoga is ation, meditation is I one thing universally, it's our sleeping pat- work, we often The COVID-19 pandemic is the perfect fit, Dr Manoj an integral part of terns. Even on the regular day, we face a great deal let things that almost like a wakeup call, to Kutteri, Wellness Director at Yoga, too. It helps keep of difficulty in falling asleep. Various restorative matter fade into the noise. start building up our immu- Atmantan Wellness Centre an individual centred asaanas such as Savasana, yoga nidra, etc provide Our minds, are constantly nity, to take a step towards a told IANSlife. and has proven to the relaxation your nervous system needs. Sleep, on a move but our bodies healthier lifestyle. Staying fit An over 4000-year-old improve concentration however is not the main objective, it is deep slum- are often not. We have tried does not necessarily trans- practice, Yog or Yoga, is not as well as reduce stress. ber that it ensures - a better sleep which recharges tiresome diet plans and all late to achieving the perfect only a catalyst in our jour- Here’s what yoga has to the entire system and leave you fresh and lively to kinds of fasting, walks but body or having the best pair ney to fitness but also bene- offer. start your day.

ost times, Yoga and flexibility become syn- Monymous, and rightly so. However, it not only the magic of doing a split or backbend, you Mindfulness will notice a gradual decline in joint pains and ne very important and often overlooked aspect of yoga is muscular aches. Yoga helps build stronger Omindfulness. The practice makes an individual more aware muscles that aid in conditions like arthri- - of themselves, of their surroundings. One mindfully makes con- tis and back pain. Postures like down- scious choices to eat healthy and focus on the part of their body ward facing dog (Adho Mukha that needs recovery. Daily practice of Yoga makes keeps your mind Healthier Svanasana) and upward facing agile and helps it focus on one thing at a time, as a result - less dog (Urdhva Mukha distractions and more productivity. Svanasana) better your muscles bone health focusing on your arm area and keep osteo- porosis at bay.

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Marcelo takes knee as Casillas ends RFEF Real win 3-1 against presidency bid Eibar at 'new home' in Title race is on AFP n MADRID Zizou's 200th game pain’s World Cup-winning captain Iker Casillas Setien enjoying luxury of choice Sannounced on Monday he was ending his bid to run .AFP n MADRID for the presidency of the Spanish Football Federation AFP n BARCELONA (RFEF) due to the crisis caused by the coronavirus pan- arcelo celebrated by taking a demic. knee as Real Madrid returned arcelona coach Quique Setien “I would like to inform you that I have decided not Mfrom three months away fol- Brejoiced on Monday in having key to run for the upcoming RFEF elections,”the Porto goal- lowing the coronavirus suspension by players like Lionel Messi and Luis keeper wrote on social media. beating Eibar 3-1 on Sunday. Suarez fit for the hectic La Liga title The 39-year-old After scoring Madrid’s third goal in run-in ahead of hosting struggling said he was pulling the 37th minute, Marcelo dropped Leganes at a Camp Nou devoid of fans. out of the race for the onto his left knee and raised his Suarez made his first appearance top job in Spanish clinched right fist into the air, apparent- since knee surgery in January, replac- football as a result of ly in support of the Black Lives Matter ing Antoine Griezmann in the second the “exceptional movement. half of Barca’s 4-0 stroll in Mallorca on social, economic and Madrid’s win may have come at a Saturday. health situation that cost as Eden Hazard and Sergio Ramos And Messi’s two assists, a goal, and our country is suffer- were both substituted early in the sec- 90 minutes played suggest Barca's cap- ing”. ond half and were seen with ice packs tain has overcome the tightness in his He said the strapped to them while sitting in the thigh from earli- Covid-19 outbreak stands. er this month. Barcelona vs Leganes there will be changes. which has claimed Hazard was making his first start Setien’s side The idea is that all the over 27,000 victims since February and his ice welcome Leganes Live from 1:30am IST players are fresh, that in the country had pack appeared to be around on Tuesday while FACEBOOK they can handle the relegated the election his troublesome right ankle, two points clear run of games with the into “second place”. which he injured in of Real Madrid, who face Valencia 48 guarantee of not getting injured so that Casillas, who led November and February, hours later. they can all give their best.” Spain to their first before undergoing surgery Explaining the Griezmann substi- Turning to Messi he praised his World Cup title in in March. tution the coach said the French ace act’s performance: “That’s why he's 2010, had “We knew Eden would lack a bit of World Cup winner was an “undeni- the best player in the world and we are announced his inten- rhythm playing the whole game,” coach able” plus for his team. fortunate to have him.” tion to stand against Zinedine Zidane said. after a superb strike from Toni Kroos that was cleared out to Marcelo, who “He’s played in practically every “Let’s hope that it won't have any current RFEF presi- “He played well for an hour, he took before Ramos tucked away Hazard’s drove into the corner. match but now there are more play- effect on us and that we play well and dent Luis Rubiales a knock which was a scare but at half- pass on the counter-attack. After a miserable opening season in ers and you have to spread game time win. back in February. time he said he was fine. He is happy Eibar pulled one back in the second Spain, it was a bright start for Hazard, around more. “Football loses some of its fuel His defection now leaves the way clear for Rubiales with what he has done and we are happy half through Pedro Bigas but never who could now redeem himself by play- “As the matches come and go when staged in front of empty stands.” to gain a second mandate in the election scheduled for with him.” found the second to make Madrid ner- ing a crucial role in the run-in, if he can August 17. Madrid’s win means they reduce the vous, despite a brief spell of pressure. stay injury-free. Casillas played 167 times for Spain, also winning two gap behind league leaders Barcelona Before going off, Hazard was busy, Perhaps even more impressive excellent all-round performance Valencia on Thursday. Euros in 2008 and 2012, and made more than 700 appear- back to two points after the Catalans the Belgian involved in all three goals. though was Karim Benzema, who deserved. Zidane is likely to rotate heavily ances for Real Madrid, with whom he won five La Liga thrashed Real Mallorca 4-0 on Saturday. His weaving run through midfield linked up brilliantly with Hazard and Gareth Bale started on the bench over the next few weeks, with the games titles and the Champions League three times, before join- Madrid struck in the fourth minute led to Kroos’ shot and it was his effort was unfortunate not to get the goal an but came on and could start against coming thick and fast. ing Porto in 2015. BLADES, VILLA BRACED Bayern out to seal title Djoker breaks down FOR PL RESTART AFP n BREMEN in tears at his event AFP n BIRMINGHAM we will possibly talk about that,” said Wilder. ayern Munich coach Hansi AFP n BELGRADE “But at the moment we have quarter of BFlick wants his side to “seal heffield United manager Chris Wilder and a season to go, near enough. I am sure that the deal” and wrap up an eighth motional Novak Djokovic SAston Villa boss Dean Smith said they you have seen the fixture list as such as I have consecutive Bundesliga title on Ebroke down in tears in front were aware the eyes of the world would be seen it. There are some incredible challenges Tuesday with victory at relega- of an enthusiastic home crowd in on their match when they relaunch the in front of us.” tion-threatened Werder Belgrade after he failed to make Premier League on Wednesday. Bremen. the final in the first leg of his The high-flying Blades travel to Villa ITCHING TO PLAY Top scorer Robert Balkans charity tennis tourna- Park for the first game in the English top- Villa manager Smith, whose side are Lewandowski and Thomas ment on Sunday. flight after a three-month suspension. in the relegation places, said it was an Mueller, one shy of the record “I am not crying because I Later on Wednesday, Manchester honour to be playing the first game in for assists in a single season, are missed the finals. I am just over- City host Arsenal, with 92 games packed the English top-flight since March. both available again after miss- whelmed by emotion because into just five-and-a-half weeks. Victory over the Blades, their game in ing Borussia this reminds me of my child- “First game back is going to be a little bit hand over their relegation rivals, would take Moenchengladbach match due hood,” the world number one different, what we understand is the magni- them out of the drop zone with nine match- to suspension. told 4,000 fans packed into the tude of the game, the coverage of the game,” es remaining. Victory at Bremen, where Novak Tennis Centre on the Wilder said at his pre-match video press con- “The eyes of the world will be on us and Bayern have won all 12 games banks of the Danube. ference on Monday. we are looking forward to it,” said Smith. over the last decade, will clinch “It’s been an emotional few against late call-up Nikola “Villa-Sheffield United was a “The players have been itching to get a record-extending 30th league days and I want to thank every- Milojevic. Djokovic’s win against Championship game last year and back,” he added. title, and the first leg of a one who supported the event and Zverev on Sunday was not would possibly have been seventh or Smith questioned the temporary rule potential treble in Flick's debut made it happen.” enough to secure him a place in eighth on (BBC’s) Match Of The Day change to allow five substitutions dur- season in charge. To a standing ovation, the the final which saw Thiem defeat and now it is 6:00 pm on the TV and ing games, saying it would benefit “We want to finish the 33-year-old added: “I love you all Krajinovic 4-3, 2-4, 4-2. worldwide coverage. certain clubs. Teams can also job on Tuesday. That is Bremen vs Bayern and thank you so much for On June 20 and 21, the “From our point of view we name nine substitutes instead of our goal. We have an Live from 12:00am IST coming.” Adria Tour tournament will want to put on a good show and seven. excellent run and want to STAR SPORTS SELECT Mueller, who is sitting on 20 Third-ranked Dominic , move to Zadar, on Croatia's make sure we play well.” “I wasn’t for it,” he said. “I continue our winning assists, also got on the score- number seven Zverev and Grigor Adriatic coast. Sheffield United, who have 10 just believe we started the sea- streak," said Flick, who clear before second-placed sheet when Bayern thrashed Dimitrov, the world 19, also Djokovic will be joined there games to play, are seventh in the son with certain rules and now stepped in when Niko Borussia Dortmund, who Bremen 6-1 when the sides met took part in the Adria Tour event by Croatia's 2014 US Open win- table, chasing Champions League we have changed it. I suppose it Kovac was sacked last have three matches left, in December. that got underway on Saturday. ner Marin Cilic and Borna Coric. football. helps the clubs with the bigger November. host strugglers Mainz on Poland star Lewandowski The four headline stars were The final stop in Bosnia They could move up to fifth squads. “There was talk to change “The target is to win Wednesday. has struck 45 goals in all com- joined by Serbian ATP players — will be in the northwestern town place with three points at Villa Park, it because there is more risk of again in Bremen. We “It’s our plan to bring it petitions this campaign and Viktor Troicki, Filip Krajinovic of Banja Luka on July 3 and 4. but Wilder will not allow himself injury but having more subs does- want to just seal the deal.” (the trophy) back home," said needs one more to establish a and Dusan Lajovic. The tournament will close to get distracted by talk of Europe. n’t help that. I just wanted it to stay Bayern have won their last midfielder Leon Goretzka. new Bundesliga personal best, Two big surprises marked on July 5 with an exhibition “If it gets to the situation where as it was. I think Sheffield United 10 league games and another Lewandowski, the league's having also reached the 30-goal the first day — Djokovic lost to match in Sarajevo between we are one or two games out and were the same.” victory on Tuesday would leave leading scorer with 30 goals this plateau in 2015-16 and 2016- Krajinovic in three sets and Djokovic and Bosnia’s Damir we are still in a fantastic position then them an unassailable 10 points term, netted twice while 17. Dimitrov went down in two Dzumhur. ‘Dhoni at No 3 would Jadeja best fielder Hima Das nominated for Khel Ratna award PTI n NEW DELHI inees for Khel Ratna this in the game year. have broken most records’ ountry's top sprinter India's first track ath- PTI n MUMBAI currently: Smith CHima Das, who had lete to win a global title at a stellar 2018, has been U20 World ormer India opener Gautam Gambhir PTI n MELBOURNE nominated for the presti- Championship in Fbelieves that Mahendra Singh Dhoni gious 'Khel Ratna' by the Tampere, Finland in would have been a different player with all tar Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is the state government of 2018, Hima will com- F1 wants two races batting records in his kitty had the Indian Sbest fielder in the game right now, according Assam. pete with ace javelin captain opted batting one down in 50-over to Australian batting star Steve Smith, who also Assam sports secre- thrower Neeraj Chopra, in Shanghai format. rated KL Rahul as the most impressive among the tary Dulal Chandra Das wrestler Vinesh Phogat, Gambhir was asked to chose between younger crop. sent the letter of recom- TT player Manika Batra, AFP n SHANGHAI current India skipper Virat Kohli and Smith, who mendation to the sports women's hockey captain Dhoni, to chase down a target. answered questions ministry on June 5. Rani Rampal and crick- ormula One chiefs want to stage two “It’s very difficult to compare both of sent in by his fans on The 20-year-old from eter Rohit Sharma for Fraces in Shanghai this season after them because one bats at No. 3, one bats Instagram on Sunday, Dhing village in Assam is country's highest sport- the Chinese Grand Prix was postponed at No. 6 or 7,” Gambhir said on Star Sports also said the Indian one of the youngest nom- ing honour. because of the coronavirus, the city’s show ‘Cricket Connected’. Premier League is his sports boss said on Monday, adding According to Gambhir, with the kind favourite tournament there was no final decision. of flat pitches on offer and quality of cur- to play in. Azhar expresses desire The Chinese Grand Prix, original- rent bowling attacks in world cricket now, Jadeja known for ly scheduled for April 19, was post- the Jharkhand dasher could have broken his quick and sharp to become coach poned in February but Formula One most of the records had he batted at three. fielding tactics has appears determined to race in the coun- “Probably, I would have taken MS earned praise from PTI n NEW DELHI try — one of the sport's key markets — Dhoni. MS Dhoni batting at No. 3 on flat several former players in the second half of this year. wickets, with the quality of bowling attack and respect from the ohammad Azharuddin would not Asked if there would be two Grand now in world cricket. current stars and Mbat an eyelid and jump at it Prix in Shanghai instead of the usual "Look at Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, West Smith is no different. straight away if he is given the oppor- one, Xu Bin, director of the city’s Indies, in the current situation, with the Asked who the best fielder in the current lot tunity to coach the Indian cricket team sports bureau, told Shanghai People’s kind of quality in international cricket there of players Smith simply replied stating it was in the future, the former India captain Radio: “This was proposed by the F1 is, MS Dhoni would have probably broken more runs, he would have broken many Jadeja. has said. management company. most of the records,” added the southpaw, more records.” When quizzed about which Indian player has “Yes, I am ready to give it a shot. If “Everyone knows that F1 has offi- who is a member of both 2007 and 2011 However former India speedster Irfan impressed him the most, the Australian batting I get an opportunity to work with the cially announced that they have World Cup winning Indian team. Pathan had a different viewpoint. mainstay said: “KL Rahul. Very good player!” Indian team, I would jump at it with- resumed the first eight European races Dhoni in his career usually batted lower Pathan said that if one compares Rahul, who has played 36 Tests, 32 ODIs and out batting an eyelid,” Azharuddin this year, but none of them are in Asia.” down the order and was more of a finish- Dhoni to Kohli at number three, Kohli 42 T20Is for Indian, has become a regular mem- told Gulf News in an interview. Xu added: “We are still communi- er. would have been a better option. ber of the national team in white-ball cricket. Azharuddin wondered why too cating with F1 to see if there is any pos- The former left-handed opener felt that “But MS had all the chance to bat at No. Besides showcasing his skills with the willow, many ‘support staff' travel with teams sibility of hosting two races in Shanghai, Dhoni would have been the most exciting 3, he didn't. Look, I really believe that if you Rahul also bears the responsibility of being the these days. but there is no final decision yet. cricketer in the world had he not captained compare Virat and Mahendra Singh Dhoni wicketkeeper in the limited overs format. “I am amazed to see so many peo- “Of course we should see how the India and batted up the order at number batting at No. 3, I still feel Virat has a bet- The Rajasthan Royals batsman, who rated his ple accompanying the team these days. virus is being controlled.” three. ter technique. first innings his 144 at Birmingham in the first. Sushant Singh Rajput playing the character of For example, my specialisation is in bat- China, where the coronavirus “Probably, world cricket has missed one “There’s nothing that I am taking away Ashes Test last year as his favourite Test MS Dhoni in his biopic is etched in every ting and fielding and hence if I coach emerged late last year, had seen a sig- thing and that is MS didn’t bat at No. Three from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, obviously he knock till date, said (IPL) is his favourite tour- cricket lovers memory and with the actor dying any team, I don’t really need a batting nificant drop in the number of infec- . Had MS not captained India and batted has been an absolute legend of the game. nament. by suicide at his Bandra home on Sunday, coach. Isn’t it?” explained tions and deaths. However, the coun- at No. Three, probably world cricket Everyone has their own opinion. I will still “Tough to beat the IPL. Playing with and former Australia all-rounder took to Twitter to Azhar who is now the President of try is now racing to control a fresh out- would have seen a completely different take Virat any day,” said Pathan on the same against the best players from around the world.” share how he was amazed by Rajputs acting in the Hyderabad Cricket Association break in the capital Beijing. player, probably he could have got many show. the movie (HCA). 12

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The actress has kept herself busy Let us be there for at home in the I’M EXPLORING MY last three months each other in our own after the lockdown was small ways: Anushka WRITING SKILLS: n the aftermath of the passing thoughts to her own, took to her first enforced, away of Bollywood actor Instagram space and shared an emo- Sushant Singh Rajput, Anushka tional post, highlighting the impor- finds NAGARAJ I Shetty, a tance of communication for people reclu- going through mental issues and sive emphasizing that no one is born with GOUD star who a road map to lead a happy life. usually “Every single one of us out there can ROSHNI PRAKASH keeps only handle a situation only the way her we know how to .. no one is ever ever ven though she has bothered” with the film, shot perfect .....there is no right way ,no shot for 10-12 days, in Hyderabad, wrong ,we are not born with a road Roshni Prakash Visakhapatnam, Goa and map, to get through life ...no one has E forged a good bond Warangal, going for a direct- ever , Each one of us big or small with the team of 47 to-digital release, as she are vulnerable in our own ways ... 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As actors we are Learn to empathize take care of finances and adapting. Overall, I’m happy Let’s Learn to be a lil enquire well-being of cast and because ZEE5 is helping our more compassionate crew before leaving. But it film to reach a wide section of Let’s learn to love a wasn’t the case with them. people,” she points out, adding lil more .. Let’s learn They were present all that she is considering explor- to listen more ... throughout the shooting from ing OTT platforms as an actor. (sic),” she wrote. day one to day 34. Everybody “Which actor wouldn’t want She further has put in a lot of effort for the his work to reach more peo- underscored that film, as they believed in the ple, right?” change happens potential of the story,” the The actress has kept herself slowly in a million actress, a finalist in Femina busy at home in the last three moments that look Miss India South in 2016, tells months after the lockdown the same. “Let’s us. was first enforced. “I’ve Learn to communi- In the film, a thriller, she watched a lot of acting master cate ... Let’s learn to be plays Paddu, wife of Satya, class lessons online to perk up weak ... Let’s learn to be who will be seen as ACP my skills further. I have a writ- strong .. Satya. “I will be seen in the ing skill, so I’m trying to Let’s all Learn to be all that happy segments of the film. explore it and see how good we feel inside ..and embrace it Paddu dies by suicide while I’m. May be I can be a screen and grow ... We are human... not leaving a reason. Satya writer one day… Plus, I’ve a smile , a listening ear, a begins to unravel the mystery tried to keep myself calm and gentle touch..,just our pres- behind her extreme step. I be happy with what’s avail- ence to another person start coming back in the flash- able,” she shares. known unknown can make a back portions as well,” she Roshni landed 47 Days difference beyond our shares, adding that part of her right after she completed understanding ... We may prep for the film included get- Saptagiri Express, her maiden not be able to change and ting fluent in Telugu. “I knew Telugu film. She points out solve everything at this very the language to a certain that she hasn’t come across a moment ..But one small degree even before I started good script in Telugu after she step will make a difference shooting but the film helped wrapped up 47 Days. “I ...As they say Changes hap- me to perfect it, almost! believe in doing a role which pen slowly in a million Telugu is something I like and has a lot of depth and is lay- moments that look the I learnt it. Later, once I got to ered. I couldn’t find one but I same.... Stay safe (sic),” she understand the character hope to get such scripts after posted further. more, it was a cakewalk to pull 47 Days drops. I’m in touch it off.” with a lot of people in Telugu,” Roshni admits to be a “little she concludes. Aravind garu liked the fact that Bhanumathi Ramakrishna was a clean film: Director aveen Chandra at his home theatre some liked the fact that it’s a clean and Salony time back. Impressed with movie and the narrative Luthra-starrer it, he congratulated me and style was simple.” Bhanumathi later asked me to meet him Srikanth is excited about N Ramakrishna, in person. He broke the this collaboration with aha. which has been news that he told his team “From my minimum inter- making a good buzz ever to acquire the streaming actions, what I’ve observed since its trailer dropped, will rights. By then, we were try- of Aravind garu is that he is have its world premiere on ing to pitch it to varied OTT very young at heart and is July 3 on aha. The film platforms.” updated about film technol- marks the directorial debut He added, “Aravind garu ogy and what’s happening of Srikanth Nagothi, while thought it’s a sensitive film. with the cinema of the Yashwanth Mulukutla has He felt that I’ve addressed world and OTT platforms. Harish Shankar produced it. Prominent pro- the problems of the lead For me, this deal is interest- ducer Sharrath Marar is the characters who are in their ing as a producer of his presenter. 30s yet single in a sweet and repute backed an indie film- Speaking to us on how the mature way. In particular, he maker.” deal transpired, Srikanth Did Aravind offer him a and Krish to jointly said, “On the insistence of chance to associate with aha Sharrath Marar garu, or Geetha Arts next? Allu Aravind Smiling, he said, garu watched “Not yet, I’m produce films our film hoping it will happen.” — NG ilmmaker together. He had earlier they want to encourage Harish announced teaming up new talent. If not for the Shankar, who with 118 producer lockdown a joint pro- F will be direct- Mahesh Koneru for the duction between them ing Pawan same. would’ve been Kalyan up A source close to the announced. The collabo- next for Mythri Movie development tells us, rations will happen for Makers, will be collabo- “Both Harish and Krish OTT platforms as well.” rating with Krish to pro- share similar sensibilities Krish is presently duce movies. This would when it comes to what occupied with a period be his second association kind of stories they want drama, starring Pawan with a prominent name to sell on screen. Kalyan. He was the show to churn out movies Another reason is that runner for aha’s Masthis. Sirish goes for ‘late night jogs' llu Sirish ditched crash- photograph of himself holding a Relying on these & run- ing out and went out for dumbbell and said that he is rely- ning during the #Unlock1. a late night jog. ing on the workout device and What’s your workout rou- A Sirish took to running to stay in shape during tine now?” he captioned the Instagram Stories and the unlock phase when gyms are image. shared a photograph of still shut. Last seen in the damp squib the road. On the image, he wrote: “I dream about bench press, ABCD, Sirish is set to be team- “Late night jogs.” cable crossovers & deadlifts. But ing up with Rakesh Sashi for a Sirish had recently shared a all I have are these dumbells. family drama.