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FDA to open up the trial to resume, having been suspend- Buddhist heritage in Published in The more patients as an investiga- ed pending a safety review in Gilgit-Baltistan. Registering American Journal of Pathology, tional new drug (IND). the search for coronavirus protest, he said “egregious the study conducted by the According to the treatments. “On the basis of the activities” of this nature dis- researchers from the Houston There were no serious adverse 3 lakh people with over 63 researchers, the therapeutic available mortality data... the playing contempt for the Methodist Hospital in the US side effects caused by the plas- lakh infected cases across the approach dates back to at least executive group will commu- ancient civilisational and cul- destruction of invaluable said. said that the results of the trial ma transfusion. world. as early as 1918 when it was nicate with the principal inves- tural heritage are “highly con- Indian Buddhist heritage He said India has sought showed that 19 out of 25 The findings have gener- The clinical trials to trans- used to fight the Spanish Flu. tigators in the trial about demnable”. located in Gilgit-Baltistan immediate access for its experts patients (76 per cent) improved ated hopes in the global com- fuse plasma from recovered Recently, the convalescent plas- resuming the hydroxychloro- “We have conveyed our area of the Indian territory to visit the area in order to with the treatment and 11 were munity rattled by the virulent Covid-19 patients into critically ma therapy was used with quine arm,” WHO chief Tedros strong concern at reports of under illegal and forcible restore and preserve the invalu- discharged from the hospital. virus which has claimed over ill patients started on March 28. some success during the 2003 Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. vandalism, defacement and occupation of Pakistan,” he able archaeological heritage. R # '() * +) , -./' & .)0 *+!,+-. tally on 122 deaths and as dence from the fact that there $ %% & many as 2,560 more people have been a total of 816 deaths ndia on Wednesday for the tested positive for the pan- in Maharashtra during the pre- ' Ifirst time went past 9,000 demic in various parts of the vious nine days. *+!,+-. new cases in a day amid a State. On May 26 (Tuesday) the Chinese study indicating that With the fresh deaths and State had witnessed 97 deaths, t’s likely to be the end of road the countries could see around infections, the total number of while there were 105 deaths on ' *+!,+-. Ifor cricketer-turned-politi- 15,000 new cases from June 15 deaths in Maharashtra jumped May 27, 85 deaths on May 28, cian Navjot Singh Sidhu in the onward. The country recorded to 2,587 while the total num- 116 deaths on May 29 and 99 mid coronavirus scare, the Congress. 9,238 new cases and 258 deaths ber of infected cases went up to deaths on May 30, 89 deaths on AGovernment has asked Sources said Sidhu has on Wednesday, which took its 74,860 in the State. May 31, 76 on June 1 and 103 animal breeders and owners of been approached by Aam overall tally of cases to 2,16,429 The worsening situation on June 3. Wednesday's toll was the exotic live species such as ! Admi Party (AAP) and poll and total death count to 6,087. in the State can be evi- 122. animals, fish and birds to vol- strategist Prashant Kishor is National Capital Delhi saw untarily declare their stock/s believed to be mediating a big spike with new cases ris- 01 within next six months as between Sidhu and AAP. ing to 1,513, the highest so far ' 12345 6731 86869 also ensure health cards of AICC sources said that in a day, and as many as 59 peo- ..23 * 67316 653 :28:4 their subjects. Sidhu has himself not been ple succumbing to the dread- , 68427 -./ 9726 The plan is to prepare an active in recent times within the ed virus in day. So far, Delhi has inventory and streamline the party and has distanced himself 23,645 confirmed cases and ( :3::1 ::66:66:6 import of exotic animal/birds from the cadre. 615 deaths. ( 9476 6594122 or fish species in the country, Punjab Chief Minister A Chinese study which ) % 3169 6697:14 which is now being considered Amarinder Singh has never had rightly predicted the 0.-10 to be fraught with risk of concealed his dislike for Sidhu’s growth of coronovirus in many ' % 3733 81:7227 zoonotic (animal to human) political posturing. countries including the US has -234 ! 0 4753 8276735 transmission. Exotic live Sources confirmed that poll painted an alarming picture, 0 2864 676567 species are animal or plant strategist Prashant Kishor has saying that India will add # $ 2548 78:7:2 species moved from their orig- spoken to Sidhu about his future around 15,000 new cases every inal range (location) to a new in the AAP. day from June mid. .251 % 891: 436242 one most often by people. Sources said Sidhu wants to Maharashtra appeared to 8565 99:774 This is for the first time be named as the CM candidate be peaking in terms of Covid . 6972 68:539 that the Government has taken of AAP in Punjab for the next 19-triggered fatalities and .2-530 such a move. The officials at the elections as a precondition for infections on Wednesday, as it ; <# 6371 82:551 Union Environment Ministry joining the party. notched the highest-ever day's / 6833 9:2:4 have asserted that precaution is better than prevention before the trade. any coronavirus kind of pan- “Considering the signifi- " #$ % % demic spreads here. In India as cance of import and export of O !" in the world, much of the exotic live species, this Ministry # &' exotic live species is currently is issuing an advisory to P legal. There exists a large streamline the process for 0.). demand and market for ani- import and possession of exot- *+!,+-. mals like ball pythons, pocket ic live species here. $ 5 6 ight workers were killed and 50 others were monkeys, crocodile skinks, The aim is to develop an he Delhi Police on Wednesday filed a Einjured on Wednesday in a massive fire trig- hissing cockroaches and a wide inventory of exotic live species Tchargesheet before a court here in relation gered by a blast in the boiler of a chemical facto- range of exotic birds. through Voluntary Disclosure to riots that took place in February during anti- ry at Dahej in Gujarat’s Bharuch district, police However, till now, there has Scheme to streamline CITES ' ' Q) " * CAA protest in which the building of a pri- said. The death toll may rise further as some of been no detail about the pop- compliance as well as stream- -)#*/! vate school was burnt down in N-E Delhi. the injured workers are in a serious condition, ulation status, numbers line the import procedure,” ' +$$$$ R Faisal Farooque, owner of Rajdhani according to police. poached, illegal trade hubs and said the official about the laiming to have proved School in Shiv Vihar locality was among the As companies of methanol and xylene chem- dynamics of these species. This guideline. Cexperts wrong UP Chief 18 arrested, for involvement in burning the icals are located near the affected factory, author- makes it difficult to know the As per the advisory, it will Minister Yogi Adityanath said pioneer adjacent DRP Convent School. Apart from ities have shifted about 4,800 people from near- impacts of illegal trade on the be mandatory for the own- that because of the effective DRP Convent School, a sweet shop was also by Luvara and Lakhigam villages to safer places population status of many of ers/animal breeders to regis- measures taken by the INTERVIEW set on fire and one of its employees, Dilbar as a precautionary measure. these captured animals, said the ter/declare progenies of the Government there are only over Negi, was trapped inside and his charred body About 230 workers were present inside the officials. imported exotic live species. 8,000 corona positive cases in said that the virus was found later, police said. factory, Yashaswi Rasayan, located in Dahej To plug the gaps, the Union The processes under this Uttar Pradesh against experts’ struck both India The police filed the chargesheet against Special Economic Zone-1, 42 kms from Environment Ministry has Advisory shall be dealt online grim projection of over 70,000 and the United States at around Farooque and others for conspiring with PFI, Bharuch, at the time of the incident in after- issued an advisory enlisting dos through the Ministry’s Parivesh cases by the end of May. the same time. Pinjratod, Jamia Coordination Committee. noon, they said. and don’ts aiming to streamline portal. “The experts had claimed The US has better health- that by the end of May total care facilities but the pandem- corona positive cases in UP ic devastated it while India was would be over 70,000. But, able to control the spread (of . % /% where we stand on June 3? disease) better. Today, we have over 8,000 pos- The number of positive itive cases of which around cases in India is over 2 lakh 1 && 2 an official release said. 5,000 have recovered and tech- while the USA has 17 lakh pos- One person was killed and nically the State of 23 crore has itive cases and the death toll in & seven others were injured in just 3,000 positive cases. India is over 5,000 while in the Raigad. N O Similarly at the national level US it is over 1 lakh. 34 Three persons sustained the total cases are over 2 lakh “It is all about manage- minor injuries when stones whereas the experts had ment. We took timely steps to He admitted that contain- ')'0 fell on the tin roof of their hut- claimed there would be 32 keep the cases low,” he said and ing this disease was a financial ment at Santacruz in north- lakh cases at this juncture,” Yogi added: “Alertness and aware- strain and said in April there umbaikars and the people west Mumbai, while four oth- told The Pioneer here on ness about the pandemic has was shortage of funds to meet Min the neighbouring ers were injured parts of roof Wednesday. kept the figure down,” he said. the Government expenses. towns and cities heaved a huge crashed on them at “We are set to prove sigh of relief on Wednesday Walkeshwar in south Mumbai. experts wrong again. Some are evening, as cyclone Nisarga While the metropolis wit- saying that as the corona pan- P skipped the country’s com- nessed minor incidents like tree ! demic is yet to touch peak in mercial Capital and surround- falls and wall crashes as cyclone #$ % & India it was wrong to unlock at Lucknow: Drawing a parallel follow the same mistake. ing areas after making a land- # $ & ' Nisarga by-passed it, the coastal % '$ (% this stage. They say the figures with Tibet, UP Chief Minister “India and Nepal has age fall at Murud-Janjira town in "$$ ( ) *+ districts of Maharashtra bore will skyrocket now. But because Yogi Adityanath asked the old relations which cannot be Raigad district, triggering the brunt of rough weather of awareness created among the Nepalese Government to con- severed by altering the strong winds, heavy rainfall cyclonic storm, but Nisarga — “It (cyclone) made the conditions like strong masses, strengthening of the sider the pros and cons before boundaries. In fact, these two and raging sea surge in the when it finally arrived in landfall at Latitude 18.5 N and winds, heavy rainfall and rag- !"#$%&# health system and the support taking a decision on restruc- countries have one atma coastal Konkan region. Maharashtra — changed its Longitude 73.2 E, just north of ing sea surge. the Government got from all turing its political border (soul). Both of them are Reeling as they have been direction after its landfall the historic Murud-Janjira Tidal waves measuring up ! $ section of the society, includ- because India and Nepal share culturally very strong because under a severe coronavirus between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm town. A slight of change of to 6 to 8 feet lashed parts of )& ing the religious leaders, we one “atma’ but two bodies. of their link...We are two crisis for the past ten weeks, at the historic Murud-Janjira direction towards North coastal areas in Ratnagiri and will again prove these experts It has an example of Tibet bodies but the soul is one,” the anxious Mumbaikars were town in Raigad district, on Eastwards meant, the impact of Raigad districts, both of which wrong.” before it and Nepal should not UP CM said. PNS waiting with bated breath for Wednesday and headed the cyclone on Mumbai was less bore the brunt of cyclone To buttress his point he the arrival of the severe towards Pune. severe than originally expected,” Nisarga. R 4 , () 7-' 8R, % $ & & $

*+!,+-. #+*"":7&8!8<+% change sanitary pads with PPE would not be considered for =&*%!#+,7*&=8,!#8" on, neither can they go to the initiating insolvency proceed- he AIIMS Nurses' Union, #>+8#$,<,#%!%&# washroom. Once you wear a ings. Twhich has been protesting PPE you cannot take it off just As a result, companies for the last three days over its &=!+#=&*,=&+*?&+*"=% like that and thus we are forced defaulting on repayment oblig- members' poor working con- %<*"&#!<*&%>% to wear adult diapers during ations due to disruptions on *+!,+-. ditions, on Wednesday warned A+<,#%# ?. duty, but it's very uncomfort- account of the pandemic would the administration that they able," he said. not be pushed into insolvency, will go on strike if their con- !*!"&=%#%*?*+# He further said that as the he Cabinet on Wednesday they said. According to them, cerns are not addressed, as the &"<%! health of nurses is adversely Tcleared an ordinance to defaults that are not related to number of workers infected by affected, they are getting prone amend the Insolvency and the pandemic and applications COVID-19 at the hospital here to contracting the infection Bankruptcy Code (IBC) where- filed for insolvency before rose to 329 including 47 nurs- issues persist, we have decided fast. Kajla said since there by fresh insolvency proceed- March 25 would be dealt with ing staff. to go for indefinite strike from was no response from the ings will not be initiated for under the Code. On May The nurses' body had put June 15," the mail read. administration, the protest defaults due to the COVID-19 17, Finance and Corporate forth a number of demands Underlining that would continue but clarified pandemic, according to Affairs Minister Nirmala ( '$ . O6 -3P &$ ) including implementation of a they are seeking a prompt that the healthcare work is not sources. Payment defaults Sitharaman said the govern- 7 uniform four-hour shift with meeting with the Director, the getting hampered. "Nursing from March 25 -- the day ment would provide various personal protective equipment union said, "We also do not staff participate in the protest when the nationwide lock- relaxations under the insol- in COVID-19 areas of the want to go for strike during this in rotation after their shifts get down to curb coronavirus vency law, including suspend- *. India, they added. prone to the virus as their older Centre-run hospital, a uni- difficult time. over." Since February 1, as infections began -- would not ing fresh proceedings for up to As per a bulletin issued by counterparts, health officials form rotation policy between But when it would become many as 329 healthcare work- be considered for initiating one year. t least 38 new cases of the NHM on Wednesday late said. Out of the 764 cases, 459 COVID-19 and non-COVID- a predicament, we will be hav- ers including four faculty mem- insolvency proceedings for a "After all, when lockdown ACovid-19 infection sur- evening, at least 546 of the total are in the age bracket of 11 to 19 areas, and establishment of ing no options but to go for bers, 17 resident doctors, 47 certain period of time, they gets lifted immediately, you faced in the State on Covid-19 cases reported in 30 years and 237 in rhe age proper donning and doffing strike and the sole responsibil- nurses, 86 hospital attendants, said. are not sure how much of the Wednesday, taking the total Jharkhand so far are migrant bracket of 31 to 50 years, the area. ity of all consequences will be 62 sanitation staff and 77 secu- The sources said the ordi- businesses will get restored... count of Coronavirus infected workers. There are as many as NHM bulletin said. In a fresh mail sent to on the AIIMS administration." rity personnel among others nance to amend the IBC has No fresh insolvency proceed- patients here to 764, health offi- 438 active cases in the State and According to NHM, more AIIMS Director Dr Randeep President of the union have been infected by the virus. been approved by the Cabinet. ings will be initiated for up to cials said. The cases were 321 patients have recovered, the than 70 per cent of the Guleria, the Nurses Union said Harish Kajla earlier during the AIIMS Medical Three sections of one year," she had said. reported from 11 districts – bulletin further said. COVID-19 cases reported in that no heed has been paid to day said working at a stretch for Superintendent Dr DK Sharma the Code -- which provides for Under the IBC, an entity can Simdega, Palamu, Latehar, The recovery rate of Covid- Jharkhand are migrant work- letters and regular representa- six hours, which usually said, "329 healthcare workers a market-linked and time- seek insolvency proceedings Koderma, Ramgarh, Ranchi, 19 patients here, however, ers. At least 4 lakh migrants tions in task force meetings extended to seven to eight have so far contracted coron- bound resolution process of against a company even if the Bokaro, Saraikela, East dropped on Wednesday as only have returned to Jharkhand conveying the plight of hours at times, while donning avirus since February 1. Several stressed assets -- would be default is only one day. Singhbhum and Gumla, offi- one patient won his battle since the lockdown was COVID-19 healthcare workers. PPEs was adversely affecting of those who had tested posi- suspended. The time period This is subject to the min- cials added. against the virus. In the past imposed across the country in "At this difficult juncture, the physical well-being of the tive for COVID-19 have recov- would be for six months and imum threshold of Rs 1 crore. Almost all the Covid-19 one week, at least 10 patients March, health officials said. the aggrieved nurses of AIIMS nursing staff, especially the ered and rejoined duty." not exceeding one year, they Earlier, the threshold was Rs 1 suspects who tested positive on have recovered from the infec- The Government has so far have decided to carry on with women. "Several of our staff So far three persons from the added. The sources said an lakh. The measures were Wednesday returned from tion every day, figures compiled collected samples of 87,190 our protest until the adminis- are facing health complica- AIIMS succumbed to COVID- enabling provision has been announced as part of the fifth other States, officials from the by the NHM say. Covid-19 suspects from across tration pays enough heed... tions like body rashes and uri- 19. An electrician who had approved by the Cabinet and final tranche of the Rs 20- National Health Mission More than half of the 760 the State, and more than 760 of We are still left unheard by the nary tract infections, while tested positive for the disease wherein the corporate affairs lakh crore stimulus package (NHM) said. Most of the pos- odd people infected by COVID- them have tested positive. At AIIMS authorities. So we have several others have lost weight," died on Sunday. A sanitation ministry can decide about the that was unveiled to boost the itive cases reported on 19 virus so far in Jharkhand are least 73,735 of the 97,000 odd been forced to resort to severe Kajla said. "Women supervisor and a mess worker time period for which the three economy ravaged by the pan- Wednesday had travel history in the age bracket of 11 to 30 samples collected have been steps including mass casual are having issues related to at the RPC canteen died due to sections should be suspended. demic and subsequent lock- to Mumbai – one of the worst years – a trend that highlights tested so far, the NHM report leave on June 10 and still if our menstruation as they cannot the disease last week. Defaults due to COVID-19 down. Covid-19 affected cities in how young people were as said. , - $ ./0 &12+-34 '*$!.5

.*,. ing the total in the district to Haryana had sent as 127,895 & 84 31 including eight who are the abroad were among The cases in Chandigarh stood 487. Sonepat reported 28 nasopharyngeal samples for members and contacts of a Gurdaspur’s three new cases. at 301 on Wednesday, the bul- et again, Haryana on cases, taking tally to 261. Nuh testing to various diagnostic 5 13 family which had come in con- In Faridkot, one auxilury letin added. YWednesday reported high- reported six more cases, taking laboratories, of which 120,393 tact with a Lajpat Nagar fami- nurse midwife and one police Meanwhile, two days after est single day surge of 302 fresh total to 78. Eight more corona tested negative while report was ly, and one of their contacts at person was tested positive. The death of an elderly woman in COVID-19 cases so far, raising virus cases reported in Ambala, awaited in 4,548 cases, the 7527 Bhargo Camp. Jalandhar third case was a person who containment zone -Sector 30 B, the total of infected cases to taking total to 69. Panipat Health Department said. administration has listed the recently returned from abroad. the residents held a protest on 2,954. reported one more case, taking district tally at 263. Amritsar continued to lead Wednesday demanding that Of the 302 new cases the tally to 65. One more case 34 CASES, ONE DEATH IN # :5 $ After a gap of two days, the COVID-19 tally in the the sealing be lifted from the reported on Wednesday, 132 reported in Panchkula, taking PUNJAB seven cases were reported from state with 390 coronavirus area. An 80 years old woman, are from Gurugram alone. total to 27. 44 / SAS Nagar (Mohali), including cases, followed by 258 in who was tested COVID posi- Faridabad accounted for 69 Karnal reported 10 more Punjab on Wednesday three with travel histories — Jalandhar; 200 in Ludhiana; tive post-death, had allegedly cases, the second highest dis- cases, taking count to 66. One reported one death and 34 A $ 67 one of whom recently returned 157 in Tarn Taran; 144 in died due to delay in availabil- trict of the State followed by 28 more case reported in fresh coronavirus cases, taking from Lucknow, three were cat- Gurdaspur; 133 in Hoshiarpur; ity of ambulance to take her to new cases each in Narnaul Fatehabad, taking total to 25. the state's COVID-19 death toll egorized as ILI (influenza-like 125 in Patiala; 120 in Mohali; GMSH-16 and Sonepat. 20 more patients One more case reported in to 47, out of total 2,376 tested 65 illness) and one was an auxil- 105 in SBS Nagar MC area councilor have recovered from various Bhiwani, talking total to 45. positive for the deadly conta- lary nurse midwife. With this, (Nawanshahr); and 102 in Devinder Singh Babla had also hospitals of the State over the Seven more cases have been gion till date. the district’s coronavirus count Sangrur. written to the UT last 24 hours on Wednesday. reported in Rohtak, taking Among those tested posi- :5 has increased to 116, with 15 Administration alleging that The State has a recovery total to 97. 28 more corona tive, 13 cases have their source active cases. "Extensive sam- ONE TESTS POSITIVE IN this was the second case in rate of 36.87 per cent, fatality virus cases reported in Narnaul, of infection from outside & * pling is on. As of now, 6050 CHANDIGARH Sector 30 in which a person rate at 0.78 per cent while taking total to 70. Hisar report- Punjab, besides two health samples have been taken in the had died due to failure of tests per million being con- ed eight more cases, taking the workers, a police personnel, % $ B district,” said Mohali Deputy A 25 years old male, a res- Administration. While an ducted are 5,045. The doubling tally to 61. One more case and a pregnant. & Commissioner Girish Dayalan. ident of Delhi was tested elderly woman died on rate in the State is six days. As reported in Kaithal, taking With 12 more patients — Pathankot also reported COVID-19 positive in Monday, an elderly man had per the Health bulletin, 23 total to 30. One more corona four each from Hoshiarpur diabetes and asthma, died at corona deaths a day before — seven fresh cases — of which Chandigarh on Wednesday. died earlier. All the residents in deaths have been reported so virus case reported in and Pathankot, three from Ludhiana’s Dayanand Medical an 85-year-old ex-serviceman four were contacts of already He works in Delhi and is a res- Sector 30 B have been living in far in the State. With 1, 089 Kurukshetra, taking total to 37. Amritsar and one Barnala — College and Hospital. A resi- from Ludhiana and 60-year-old diagnosed cases, two were cat- ident of Uttrakhand. the sealing area for two months people cured and discharged According to officials, a recovering from the virus, the dent of Tagore Nagar in from Pathankot. egorized as ILI and the last had “The patient returned from now, he had said. from the hospitals, there are total of 20 Covid patients were state now has 300 active cases Jalandhar, the woman — who Besides, Jalandhar also a travel history. Delhi on May 22 to visit his Meanwhile, another 1,842 active COVID-19 cases discharged from various dis- with total number of recovered was initially admitted to a pri- reported three new cases, In SBS Nagar mother, who is a housemaid at protest was held at containment in Haryana now. tricts including four in patients standing at 2029, at a vate hospital in Jalandhar and including one person who (Nawanshahr), one person who Sector-21 here. He developed zone -Bapu Dham colony Gurugram reported 132 Gurugram, 10 in Sonepat, one recovery rate of 85 percent. later referred to DMCH — had recently returned from abroad. recently returned from abroad fever and sore throat on May 1 where residents demanded new cases of the disease, taking in Nuh, one in Panchkula, one The corona death was tested positive for COVID-19 However, Jalandhar dis- tested positive. A migrant was and visited GMSH-16 on June relaxations in movement. 14 the total in the district to 1195. in Yamunanagar and two in reported from Jalandhar on on June 1. This is the district’s trict authorities has maintained among two people who tested 2 for checkup and tested posi- out of 20 pockets in BDC are Faridabad reported 69 new Sirsa. Tuesday night where a 64- ninth death. that 10 people had tested pos- positive in Patiala. Two people tive,” the Chandigarh Health sealed to stem the spread of case of the deadly disease, tak- By Wednesday evening, year-old, already suffering from Punjab had recorded two itive since Tuesday evening, who recently returned from Department’s bulletin stated. Coroanavirus. &.'- from Delhi on a bus on May 27. officials said. Special Secretary Sansarpur Terrace; and a 31- Samples of their 10-year-old (Health) Nipun Jindal said four year-old man who came back he remote Kinnaur in child will be taken again for cases were reported from from Punjab''s Pathankot on THimachal Pradesh on testing, Chief Medical Officer Kangra, two each from May 28 and was home quar- Wednesday saw a couple con- Dr Sonam Negi said, adding Kinnaur, Mandi and Hamirpur, antined at Gangath, tested pos- tracting coronavirus, the first that they were institutionally and one each from Shimla and itive, Jindal added. .*,. must immediately be de-board- cases in the district, as the state quarantined at Urni. They are Bilaspur. In Shimla, a man The official said a 25-year- ed and sent home and the peo- reported 12 fresh infections, now being shifted to a dedi- from the Taklech area of old man from Golwan in fter suspending inter-state ple in contact with him or her pushing the COVID tally to cated COVID care centre in Rampur Bushahr tested posi- Fatehpur tehsil also tested pos- Apublic transport services must be home quarantined for 358. Reckong Peo. tive, Rampur SDM Narendra itive. He violated the contain- for over two months in the 14 days," it said. Now, barring Lahaul-Spiti, Eleven of the fresh patients Chauhan said. The SDM said ment zone orders. Two infec- wake of coronavirus lockdown, The buses for ferrying pas- 11 of the 12 districts in the state had returned from other states. the man had come from Delhi tion cases were detected in Haryana government on sengers should be fully sani- have infection cases. According Six of them came from Delhi, along with the Kinnaur couple Hamirpur district. A 30-year- Wednesday resumed the bus tised inside out. In addition, to officials, the Kinnaur couple- two each from Punjab and on May 27. He was quarantined old man who recently returned services. sanitiser bottles must be kept -a 45-year-old man and his 45- Maharashtra’s Mumbai and at the SJVN, Kotla, and being from Delhi was found infected As the scope of relaxations inside the buses at all times and year-old wife--had returned one from Madhya Pradesh, shifted to Mashobra. with the virus. The other has been further widened in must be used by the bus staff In Bilaspur, a Delhi- patient is a 25-year-old man accordance with the Centre's from time to time at regular returned 31-year-old man from who came back from Punjab’s guidelines, the inter-state bus intervals. Solan district has contracted Mohali. In Mandi Sundernagar, service resumed on a few routes "Wearing of masks by the infection, an official said. two men, aged 23 and 26, test- Wednesday, an official said, everyone onboard a bus and on The man came from Delhi in ed positive for the virus. They adding most routes would be bus stands must be strictly his car and was stopped by had returned from Mumbai, a operational by Thursday. adhered to by all and passen- police at Garha-Morh on the district official said. The num- Barring Delhi, which has gers should carry sanitisers HP-Punjab border and quar- ber of coronavirus cases in the ordered sealing of its borders with them," it said, adding antined at Swarghat, he added. state has risen to 358, officials for a week in the wake of the in the state on May 15, the first travel must carry their identi- thermal screening of passen- In Kangra, a 22-year-old said, adding that the number of rising coronavirus cases in the time since the lockdown was ty proofs and tickets, in either gers must be ensured by the man who arrived on an Air active patients is 204. As many city, Haryana Roadways buses announced in March. electronic mode or physical staff during the boarding India flight from Delhi on as 148 patients have recovered will ply to other states like The government on form. Apart from this, the bus process. May 29 and institutionally so far. Uttarakhand, Punjab, Wednesday also issued staff as well as passengers must "No passenger should be quarantined at Fatehpur, test- Hamirpur has the highest Himachal, Rajasthan and Uttar Standard Operating Procedures have Arogya Setu app down- allowed to board if he or she is ed positive for COVID-19, the number of active cases in the Pradesh. (SOPs) in accordance to the loaded in their mobile phones. running high temperature. The special secretary said. 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' .23/ " ' 52 8 & &( ! ,+.,)* passed though some people tried their best to create false- ,+.,)* from Dehradun district. ith the Government of hoods around it. The way for Similarly five patients were WIndia permitting the construction of Ram temple in he number of novel discharged from Tehri while reopening of religious sites Ayodhya was also paved in a TCoronavirus (Covid-19) four were discharged from from June 8, the State manner agreeable to members affected patients in Almora district. Three patients Government is considering the of both the communities Uttarakhand jumped 1,085 on were discharged from Udham possibility of starting the Char involved. Wednesday with the state Singh Nagar district while one Dham Yatra in a limited, con- Rebate was provided in health department reporting 42 patient was discharged from trolled and safe manner. Since corporate tax and income tax patients of the disease. On the Pithoragarh district. the situation is dynamic, a while the scope of social secu- day, 30 patients were also dis- Meanwhile in yet another decision in this regard will be rity was expanded to start pen- charged from the hospital after case of death in a quarantine taken considering the situations sion scheme for small shop- their recovery from the disease. centre, a 23 year old woman at the time, said Chief Minister keepers. Earlier the govern- One Covid-19 positive patient died in Thalisain of Pauri dis- Trivendra Singh Rawat. ment had worked on ensuring admitted in the Max hospital trict on Tuesday night. Her Interacting with the media cooking gas supply in every Dehradun died on Wednesday sample has been sent for on Skype, the Chief Minister demic, Rawat said that the tors and paramedical staff has home and now it is working on which increased the death toll Covid-19 test. said the State Government has government is compiling rele- also been increased. At the facilitating clean drinking water in the state to eight. The The additional secretary, the disease. spot with 86 active cases while taken various important deci- vant details about them to same time, special focus is connection in every home in a authorities however claim that state health department, Yugal The doubling rate of dis- Haridwar has 73 active patients sions to provide relief to those ascertain aspects like whether being laid on strengthening the time-bound manner. The one refractory shock with meta- Kishore Pant said that reports ease in the state is 7.24 days of the disease. Almora district connected with tourism. Many they will remain in the state for rural economy,” he said. nation, one ration card scheme bolic acidosis was cause of his of 1,029 samples were found while the recovery percent in now has 48 active cases while economic activities have been good or move out to other Earlier, the CM said that has also been introduced and death. negative for the disease on the state is now at 24.30. A total Udham Singh Nagar has 36 resumed to boost the state’s states after the pandemic. historic and long awaited deci- is likely to be implemented in On Wednesday 15 patients Wednesday. He added that of 33789 persons are being kept active patients. Pauri and economy. The Government has About two lakh people have sions had been taken by the Uttarakhand by August this were reported from Nainital reports of 7004 samples are still in institutional quarantine by Pithoragarh districts have 23 started receiving revenue returned to Uttarakhand and Modi 2 government. year.” district while nine patients awaited by the department. the state health department. and 26 active cases respective- through registry, stamp and their screening, testing and “The government headed Regarding the Covid-19 each were reported from On Wednesday, a total of 1128 Uttarakhand now has 791 ly while Champawat district other sources. Work is under- quarantine are being facilitat- by Prime Minister Narendra pandemic, Rawat said that the Dehradun and Haridwar dis- samples were collected for active cases of the disease. has 25 active cases. Chamoli way on various schemes in ed as per the Central Modi has strengthened nation- timely decisions taken by the tricts. In Chamoli district six COVID -19 testing. Dehradun with 228 active cases and Bageshwar districts have 23 addition to the Mukhyamantri Government guidelines. The al security and taken the his- Modi government had miti- patients were reported while The authorities have so far is maintaining its position at and 15 active cases of the dis- Rozgar Yojana which has been CM said, “Covid-19 cases are toric decision of abrogating gated the extent of damage one patient each surfaced in taken swab samples of 34413 top of table of Covid-19 posi- ease respectively. Uttarkashi launched for the youth and rising in the state but we are articles 370 and 35 A. Muslim which the virus could have Pauri, Udham Singh Nagar suspected patients for COVID- tive active patients. district has 14 active cases those who have returned to the fully prepared. We have about women were provided con- wreaked. The situation in the and Pithoragarh districts. On 19 test. Out of the total sam- Nainital district is at sec- while Rudraprayag district has state. Regarding the natives 14,000 beds in institutional siderable relief with quashing of nation is still much better com- the day 11 patients were dis- ples taken, 4.03 percent samples ond position 157 active cases. eight active patients of the dis- who have returned to facilities. Along with ICUs and triple talaq. The Citizenship pared to the global scenario, he charged from Nainital and six have been found positive for The Tehri district is at third ease. Uttarakhand during the pan- ventilators, the number of doc- Amendment Act was also added. ) $& & )) P + % % E,0 :2 )+, ' One does not need to be an ,+.,)* , & ) expert to understand the ,+.,)* setting up of Pirul based pro- $& ) importance of testing to keep & jects with the help of Van- ith a backlog of over a check on Covid-19. The he Asian Development Panchayats and their capacity W7000 swab samples && -.$ accumulation of samples in the TBank (ADB) has approved development. She said that which are waiting to be tested laboratories means that there is 99 : a financial help of $2 million under the Pirul Policy-2018, a for Covid-19 in different lab- an inordinate delay in finding (14 crore) to Uttarakhand total of 38 projects have been oratories, Uttarakhand is pre- the positive patients and Renewable Energy allotted to entrepreneurs in cariously placed in its fight ,)) & ) increasing chances of conta- ,+.,)* ples per day would be tested Development Agency two stages. Out of them four against the pandemic. As per gion to spread in the popula- and soon the capacity would (UREDA) for establishment of projects are in last stages of the bulletin of the state health tion. Social activist and health fter a long wait, the be increased to 100 samples Pirul based power and bio establishment. department released at 2 pm on expert Anoop Nautiyal who is Aprocess of sample testing per day. mass units in Uttarakhand. Pine trees occupy a space Wednesday, the backlog of percent of Uttarakhand). It is this district. keeping a close eye on the started at the Indian Institute Pant said that the IIP lab The project has also been sanc- of 4 lakh hectares of land in the untested samples stands at not only the HP which is far- The mountainous district progress of the disease and of Petroleum (IIP) Dehradun would reduce the load on tioned by the screening com- state and cover 16.36 percent of staggering 7,004. The state has ing much better than of Tehri has a backlog of 1528 measures taken to combat the on Wednesday. other labs of the state. The lab mittee of Department of total forest area of Uttarakhand. so far collected 34,413 swab Uttarakhand, take the case of samples while results of 765 pandemic said that huge back- The lab of IIP was given per- of the IIP is the fifth lab in the Economic Affairs (DEA), min- Experts opine that the state has samples for Covid-19 test out Rajasthan where a total of samples are awaited in Nainital log of samples is an ominous mission by the Indian state in government sector to istry of finance of Government a total power production of which 7,004 samples are 44,0789 samples have so far district. sign for the state and immedi- Council of Medical Research have the test facility of Covid- of India. potential of over 150 MW from awaiting tests which means been collected and out of which In last few days, the sam- ate steps are needed to increase (ICMR) in the month of 19 after Medical College The secretary Power, available pine needles and other that the state has a backlog of 42,8471 samples have been ples in the laboratories of the the pace of sample testing in April. On the day the lab was Haldwani, Government Doon Radhika Jha who played a key biomass. 20.5 per cent (backlog vis a’ vis tested and it has a pendency of state are continuing to get the state. He said that health jointly inaugurated by the Medical College (GDMC) role in doing the spadework Industrial use of Pirul is total samples collected). This only 2,945 samples. The per- accumulated. On May 21, the department of Uttarakhand additional secretary health, Dehradun, Medical College for approval of the project one of the pet projects of percentage when compared centage of untested samples in backlog was of about 1600 should take inspiration from Yugal Kishore Pant and direc- Haldwani, Medical College said that a proposal of 14 Uttarakhand chief minister with other States paints a very Rajasthan is only 0.66. samples which jumped to 2300 neighbouring Himachal tor of IIP, Anjan Roy. Srinagar and All India Crore was put before the ADB Trivendra Singh Rawat. Apart sad picture of Uttarakhand. In Uttarakhand, Haridwar on May 23, 3500 on May 25, Pradesh in this respect. Speaking on the occasion, Institute of Medical Science for employment generation from power generation from Himachal Pradesh (HP), the district leads the tally of back- 3900 on May 27 and 4700 on The government Roy said that initially 50 sam- (AIIMS) Rishikesh. from pine needles, reducing Pirul, the objective of the state neighbouring state of log with 2,994 samples which May 29. The backlog became spokesperson and cabinet min- forest fires, creation of women Government is to create Uttarakhand for example has are yet to be tested. It is learnt 6100 on May 31 and crossed ister Madan Kaushik accepted state. He said that the state gov- Covid-19 tests after which the self help group (SHG), the employment opportunities in only 2.5 per cent of untested that the samples collected on 7000 figure mark on that large number of samples ernment has initiated a tender sample testing would gain training of women SHG for the mountainous areas of the samples (compare it with 20.5 May 24 are yet to be tested in Wednesday. are pending to be tested in the process for the private labs for momentum. collection and storage of Pirul, State. $ 84 &

,+.,)* not affect the aroma and other aspects. As an organic farmer, 4 8 . rganic farmer Gopal Gopal grows coriander every OUpreti has set a new year. Using traditional .-,!* preparations for this Guinness world record for the Himalayan farming methods exercise. About tallest coriander plant at 2.16 brings its own challenges. As the fter the last elephant pop- 2,500 employees of metres (7.1 feet). The previous coriander is grown without Aulation estimation con- the department will record was a 1.8 metre tall using a polyhouse or any arti- ducted in Uttarakhand during be deployed for the coriander plant. The record- ficial covering, the crop is some- 2015, the census of the pachy- population estima- breaking coriander was grown times exposed to the harsh derm population in the state is tion of the pachy- by Upreti at Ranikhet in Himalayan weather conditions. set to begin from June 6. For derms. Almora district and measured Apart from coriander, Upreti the first time, about 15 drones Dhakate on April 21. also cultivates apples, plums and will also be used in this three- informed that Upreti said that he had peaches on his land in Ranikhet. day exercise. department person- grown coriander organically on Meanwhile, CM Rawat According to chief conser- nel have already about 10 nali land. Most of the phoned Upreti and congratu- vator of forests, Parag been given training for this 1797 in 2015. After the three plants had an average height of lated him on his achievement. Madhukar Dhakate, elephants exercise. The elephants are to be day exercise, it will take about five feet with the average thick- Rawat said that this achieve- will be counted in Corbett counted by the beat watcher two months to compile and ness of the stem ranging from ment is a matter of pride for the tiger reserve, Rajaji tiger reserve using total count system and finalise the collected data. After half an inch to one inch. Stating state and will motivate the and 12 forest divisions of the direct sighting. He further that the report will be submit- that he had used traditional youth and others in the region western circle and Shivalik ele- informed that there were 1559 ted to the chief wildlife warden farming techniques, Upreti said to also put in effort in agricul- phant corridor. The forest elephants in Uttarakhand dur- who will then release the pop- that the height of the plants did ture. department has completed all ing 2012 which increased to ulation estimation figures. "# $ $ ;3 && ' ( && ,+.,)* Singh, the corporation will give tokens to only those tax- 8,#88#&%!<<*&% 4 ,+.,)* workers have even commenced he Municipal Corporation payers who will arrive by 11:30 8"%*7+%&#&= =*&, to home deliver the ration Tof Dehradun (MCD) will AM in the MCD compound. nganwadi workers will %#$!#!8>#%*"%" while some will begin from resume the property tax col- He said that maximum 25 ,+.,)* In the meeting, Patjoshi Acontinue to home deliver June 5. She said that all the lection from June 8. However, people will be allowed to sub- emphasised that the payments the Take Home Ration (THR) ,&#%8+%&%>+**#% Anganwadi workers will finish only 25 people will be allowed mit the tax in a day and no n a major initiative aimed at should be made by integration in June too to the beneficiaries >*>+,"%!#>"# the distribution of THR by to deposit the property tax in entries would be approved Iensuring transparency, the of PFMS and Priya -Soft. He of Dehradun district for the *!8+# June 10. “The administration a single day as a precautionary after 11:30 AM. Panchayati Raj department of appreciated the fact that bank third time in a row since April. gives us five days to distribute measure against the spread of "If the number of taxpay- Uttarakhand has decided that accounts of all 7791 Panchayats Last month, the Anganwadi THR of over 1000 beneficiaries the ration and since most of the Covid-19. ers arriving by the given time all payments by Panchayats in Uttarakhand are linked with workers delivered THR to over of Dehradun district that Anganwadi workers start from In the middle of March, exceeds 25 people, the remain- would be made online from the the PFMS platform. Patjoshi two lakh beneficiaries that include malnourished and the fifth day of every month, MCD had closed the tax sec- ing will be given tokens for the Public Finance Management added that the payment process include children, pregnant undernourished children, and they will home deliver the tion for the public because of next day," added Singh. System (PFMS) platform. It should be initiated after geo - women and lactating mothers women with high-risk preg- THR to beneficiaries by June the pandemic due to which Moreover, if any taxpayer is would end the system of pay- tagging. under Supplementary nancies. 10,” added Badola. It is perti- many locals could not submit unable to visit MCD campus to ment by cheques and other He said the GST registra- Nutrition Programme (SNP) of The administration did nent to mention here that no their property tax. Poonam Rawat, those who had deposit residential tax due to modes by the Panchayats. On tion of the Panchayats would be Integrated Child Development not approve the distribution of Anganwadi worker is sent from The Dehradun deputy not deposited the property tax some reason and asks the cor- Wednesday, an online training made compulsory in the near Services (ICDS). THR from the Anganwadi cen- outside area to the containment municipal commissioner by March will have to submit poration to provide the facili- and review meeting on PFMS, future. The officer said that the The Self Help Groups tres this month due to the cur- zones for THR distribution. As Rohitash Sharma informed the tax of the last as well as the ty to submit tax from his or her presided over by the Joint issue of cyber security should (SHGs) who generally pack rent circumstances in informed earlier by chief devel- that the corporation has current financial year. home, MCD will send munic- Secretary, ministry of also be catered to prevent and send the ration to Dehradun. The district magis- opment officer Nitika approved 20 per cent rebate for Furthermore, to ensure the ipal tax inspectors to their Panchayati Raj, Government of online frauds. He added that Anganwadi centres are also trate Ashish Kumar Shrivastava Khandelwal, the district 15 days to those taxpayers implementation of safety pro- homes to facilitate the process India, Sanjeev Patjoshi was the banks which are associated sending gloves, sanitisers and said that Anganwadi workers administration delivers the who failed to submit property tocols in order to contain the of tax submission, informed organised. In the meeting addi- with village, block and district masks to the workers since will continue to home deliver THR through barricading to tax by March. spread of Covid-19 contagion, Sharma. It is pertinent to men- tional secretary and director Panchayats should not be April as a precautionary mea- the ration to all the beneficia- the Anganwadi workers pre- Besides, the same rebate is the tax section of MCD will tion here that MCD collected Panchayati Raj, Uttarakhand, changed. In the meeting more sure against Covid-19 pan- ries this month too. According sent in the containment zones also applicable to the taxpayers operate in Town Hall for prop- about 44 crore in property tax Harish Chandra Semwal and than 150 delegates that includ- demic. Since the last month, to the Child Development and they distribute ration while of the current financial year erty tax collection. from residential as well as District Panchayati Raj officers ed officers of Panchayati Raj the State administration has Project Officer (CDPO) Anju taking all the necessary pre- 2020-2021. As informed earli- According to MCD tax non-residential property tax- of all 13 districts and other offi- department and officials of added peanut butter to the Badola, some Anganwadi cautions. er by tax superintendent superintendent Vinay Pratap payers till March. cials participated. Indus -Ind bank participated. / ?. " #$R % & ' (( % 7 " & $ *+!,+-. ; )< & = $ 7#& 9$: n a move to ensure barrier- Ifree trade by farmers and help raise their income, the *+!,+-. Union Cabinet on Wednesday * $ "* ( ! approved an amendment to the eh-based 14 Corps chief Lt six-and-a-half-decade-old *+!,+-. genius as an eminent jurist, investments in India. The other LGeneral Harinder Singh Essential Commodities Act academician, thinker and members in the EGoS are will hold parleys with his 1955 to deregulate food items, eeping the West Bengal leader of the masses. CEO of Niti Ayog, Secretaries Chinese counterpart on June including cereals, pulses, onion KAssembly polls next year “On the occasion of the in charge of Industry, 6 to pave the way for the like- up on the four confrontation and potatoes. It also nodded in mind, the Centre on inaugural ceremony of Commerce,Revenue, ly backing off of troops from sites with soldiers from both the promulgation of an Wednesday renamed the Sesquicentenary Celebrations Economic Affairs. The con- four flashpoints on the Line of sides on high alert. As China Ordinance to allow farmers to Kolkata Port Trust after of Kolkata Port on 12th cerned Department’s Secretary Actual Control(LAC) in increased its troops and vehi- engage with processors, aggre- ensure barrier-free trade in produce that happens due to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder January, 2020, keeping in view will be co-opted. Eastern Ladakh. The two cle strength, India too gators, large retailers, exporters, agriculture produce. It will not lack of storage facilities. leader Syama Prasad the sentiments of the people of The Cabinet also approved Lieutenant General-rank offi- responded in the same man- to pave the way for creating bind farmers to sell their crop The Ordinance, for its part, Mookerjee, who hailed from West Bengal, it was announced Pharmacopoeia Commission cers will meet at a designated ner by ramping up its troops. “One India, One Agriculture only to licensed traders in the basically aims at creating addi- the State. The Cabinet also that Kolkata Port will be re- for Indian Medicine & meeting point on the LAC. Moreover, all the advanced Market”. APMC (Agricultural Produce tional trading opportunities approved the formation of named after Dr. Syama Prasad Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) as Ahead of the meeting, landing grounds in Ladakh The EC Act, which Market Committee) mandis outside the APMC market new Pharmacopoeia Mookerjee, one of the most Subordinate Office under Northern Command chief, are now ready to share empowers Government to of their respective talukas or yards to help farmers get remu- Commission and Empowered deserving sons of West Bengal Ministry of AYUSH by merg- Lt General Y K Joshi, visited increased load of take offs and impose curbs on stocking of districts. nerative prices due to addi- Group of Secretaries to and a front-runner in nation- ing into it Pharmacopoeia Leh on Wednesday and landing of transport aircraft farm produce, will be amend- “The proposed amend- tional competition. enhance investments in India. al integration, dreamer of Laboratory for Indian reviewed the situation with Lt ferrying more troops and ed to make it in tune with the ment will allay fears of private On May 17, the Ministry of On a high since it bagged Bengal's development, inspi- Medicine (PLIM) and General Singh, sources said logistical back up. times and to attract invest- investors of excessive regula- Consumer Affairs, Food and 18 seats in the Loks Sabha elec- ration for industrialisation and Homoeopathic here on Wednesday. India is also holding strict ments into the farm sector. tory interference,” he said Public Distribution had circu- tions last year, Union Home ardent votary of one law for Pharmacopoeia Laboratory Incidentally, Army Chief vigil on the 250 km-long road Besides, the “Farmers adding it will also allow clamp- lated a draft of the Ordinance Minister Amit Shah had just one nation,” the Government (HPL). General M MNaravane had in Eastern Ladakh near the (Empowerment and ing of stock limits on agricul- to amend the EC Act. The ECA on Tuesday asserted that the said in a statement. The merger is aimed at visited Leh about a fortnight Galwan valley as the Chinese Protection) Agreement on tural commodities only under draws from the days of the BJP will form the next Further, the Cabinet optimising the use of infra- back to take stock of the sit- are objecting to the con- Price Assurance and Farm “very exceptional circum- Bengal famine and the Defence Government in the State. approved the setting up an structural facilities, technical uation in the backdrop of struction of a bridge. The Services Ordinance, 2020” will stances” like natural calamities of India Rules of 1943. “The Board of Trustees of “Empowered Group of manpower and financial four stand-offs now between strategic road runs parallel to empower farmers for engaging and famines. Describing the EC Act as Kolkata Port Trust in its Secretaries (EGoS) and Project resources of the three organi- the Indian and Chines armies the LAC and India says it does with processors, aggregators, Besides enabling better “anachronistic”, the Economic Meeting held on 25th Development Cells (PDCs)” in sations for enhancing the stan- in a frontage of 25 to 30 km not breach the LAC as large retailers, exporters on a price realisation for the coun- Survey 2019-20, too, recom- February, 2020 has also passed Ministries/Departments for dardisation outcomes of in Ladakh. The Chinese have claimed by the other side. The level playing field without any try’s farmers, the amendment mended the “jettisoning” of a Resolution to re-name attracting investments in India. Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and intruded three kms into the Galwan valley saw pitched fear of exploitation. ensures no such stock limit this law. Kolkata Port as Syama Prasad This high-level body, headed Homoeopathy drugs towards Hot Springs area of the battles between India and However, the Act will be shall apply to processors or The Ordinance will Mookerjee Port, Kolkata con- by Cabinet Secretary, will look their effective regulation and Galwan valley and pitched China during the 1962 war. invoked during inflation, war, value chain participant, subject empower farmers for engaging sidering his multifaceted into the proposals to enhance quality control. tents besides building bunkers As infrastructure all along or any other unforeseen cir- to their installed capacity or to with processors, aggregators, and enhancing force levels. the LAC has vastly improved cumstances. any exporter subject to the large retailers, exporters etc., on Admitting that the in both the countries, troops Addressing a media brief- export demand. The amend- a level playing field without any enable the farmer to access said. Indian farm produce to global Chinese had raised its troop increase patrolling especially ing later, Union Agriculture ment announced will help both fear of exploitation. It will modern technology and better This Ordinance will act as markets. Farmers will get access strength in sizable numbers, during the summer months. Minister Narendra Singh farmers and consumers while transfer the risk of market inputs. It will reduce cost of a catalyst to attract private sec- to technology and advice for Defence Minister Rajnath The Indian security estab- Tomar said the Cabinet had bringing in price stability. It will unpredictability from the marketing and improve income tor investment for building high value agriculture and get Singh, in an interview to a lishment is now wary of the approved the Ordinance to also prevent wastage of agri- farmer to the sponsor and also of farmers, the Government supply chains for supply of ready market for such produce. private television channel on growing Chinese aggressive- Tuesday, had said diplomatic ness during the ongoing face- and military level talks were offs and is prepared for any ( $ on to defuse tension on the challenge, sources said. # -+< * 8#)P 0$: LAC. In order to address such He also said the Army face-offs, India and China +# chief had told him that the had agreed some years back to *+!,+-. to work in a preemptive manner on overdrive to push the India by its army which will 600 lawmakers out of 751 mem- next round of senior level have a hotline between the and gather inputs on such devel- amendments in the Nepalese open the door for training to the bers in the European Parliament $ P talks will be held on June 6 director generals of military he introduction of the anti- opments in timely manner for map through their links with the armed forces there for border had moved six resolutions and he was hopeful of a operations(DGMO) on the TIndia Bill in Nepalese course correction. political parties and the leaders guarding by third country against CAA. Not only this, peaceful resolution follow- lines of an existing mecha- Parliament is the second such While the move to bring in in Kathmandu. which can exploit the situation even the diplomatic corps was ing the upcoming parleys. nism between India and instance in the last six months a Constitution amendment Bill Sources said a slew of top to monitor the frontier with seen wanting in the absence of *+!,+-. The groundwork for the Pakistan. when the external Intelligence to include Indian territories officials had to rush to India. any advance assessment of such June 6 meeting was laid at the However, the proposed agency Research and Analysis Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Kathmandu to delay the intro- India should propose an impending move. he NIA has conducted third meeting at the level of hotline is held up due to pro- Wing (R&AW)was caught off Lipulekh was afoot in duction of the Bill in Nepal deployment of Indian training Every Indian embassy or Tsearches at the premises of Major Generals held on cedural differences. In guard. Kathmandu, the Indian agencies Parliament but no political party team in border guarding to high commission abroad has a a construction firm in Ranchi Tuesday, sources said. Almost January this year, the Army In January, six anti-CAA could not get to know about the there could afford to distance avoid landing of such teams political desk that is mandated in connection with a case daily discussions are on Chief had said all issues have resolutions were introduced in developments there and the from the nationalistic move. from a third country. India is to assess political situations and relating to Maoist funding. between the military on the been resolved and the proce- EU Parliament but the discus- undercurrents that are set to The Bill was tabled in Nepal already training Bhutanese bor- report to the ministries of home The searches yielded cash ground at various levels dural aspects have been sions were deferred only after impact the ties between the two Parliament on Sunday to der guarding forces. as well as external affairs. Those book and several bank including at the Brigadier- ironed out. He said the hot- reactive diplomacy set in motion countries. endorse the amended map. The EU move against the manning the political desks are account details used for chan- level and twice by Major line would be between the by New Delhi to wriggle out of The slip was more so con- Apart from the changes in amendments in the citizenship supposed to cultivate relations nelizing the “levy” for the Generals earlier but no break- DGMO from India and the embarrassment when the spicuous when a foreign gov- the map, Nepal has also decid- law that went unnoticed by with the politicians of the host banned CPI (Maoist). through was achieved. China’s Western Theatre mandate and role of RAW was ernment and its agencies were ed to man the border with RAW is more serious as about countries. The NIA conducted the As of now, there is no let Command. searches on Tuesday at the office premises of Ram Kripal Singh Construction Private (,# Limited Company at Panchwati Plaza, Kutchary &4 3 Road, Ranchi in connection ' with NIA case relating to terror funding of CPI < (Maoist), Giridih registered ' on July 9, 2018. The case was originally *+!,+-. behalf of foreign business enti- registered at Dumri Police & , $ Q 4&R ties located in India. This station in Giridih district of nion Home Ministry on includes all manufacturing units, Jharkhand on viding relief to the people who UWednesday allowed the design units, software and IT January 22,.2018 after the *+!,+-. have been agonized cruelly by entry of certain categories of for- units as well as financial sector arrest of accused Manoj not getting any time to prepare eign nationals including busi- companies (banking and non- Kumar with cash amounting he CPI(M) Politburo meet- to meet the consequences of the nessmen, healthcare, technical banking financial sector firms). to 6 lakh and other incrim- Ting on Wednesday criti- lockdown. Having unilaterally and managerial experts to India. Foreign Technical specialists inating documents. cised Prime Minister Naredra declared, without consulting the These people are allowed to and engineers travelling for Kumar was alleged to Modi for declaring lockdown state governments, the central enter India through commercial installation, repair and mainte- have collected ‘levy’ from “abruptly” in an unplanned Government is now shifting the or chartered flights and have to nance of foreign-origin machin- contractors on the instruc- way. The politburo which first burden of bearing the conse- apply for fresh business or ery and equipment facilities in tions of absconding accused time convened through video quences of the lockdown, par- employment Visa. “Government India, on the invitation of a reg- Krishna Da alias conferencing also said that the ticularly the humungous human- of India has considered the mat- istered Indian business entity. Krishna Hansda of 20 lakh crore financial package itarian issue of crores of migrant ter regarding relaxation of the These could be for equipment Mandladih Ledhwa village is just a re-packaging of the workers with their families mov- visa & travel restrictions for cer- installation, or is under warran- under Pirtand police station existing schemes and essentially ing across the country on to the tain categories of foreign nation- ty, or for after sales servicing or in Giridih, Hansda was a a loan providing activity and no shoulders of the State als who need to come to India. repair on commercial terms,” Jharkhand bearing on Government’s Governments. Modi refuses to Foreign businessmen com- said MHA. Regional Committee member expenditure to help the people. part with the thousands of crores ing to India on a Business visa “The above categories of of CPI(Maoist). “In contrast, the central of rupees he is collecting in a pri- (other than on B-3 visa for foreign nationals would have to “During investigation, it Government has now virtually vate trust fund under the PM’s sports) in non-scheduled com- obtain a fresh Business visa or was revealed that the left the Indian people to fend for name, to the states,” said polit mercial/ chartered flights. Employment visa, as applicable, arrested accused themselves in combatting the bureau in statement. Foreign Healthcare professionals, from the Indian Missions/ Posts Manoj Kumar was an employ- pandemic. PM Modi, having The CPI (M) polit bureau health researchers, engineers abroad. Foreign nationals hold- ee of RKS Construction declared an unplanned, unilat- also criticised the BJP and technicians for technical ing a valid long term multiple Private Limited Company and eral, abrupt lockdown, has nei- Governments for implementing work at Indian health sector entry Business visa [other than was acting as conduit between ther used the period of sixty harsh Acts like UAPA, NSA facilities, including laboratories B-3 visa for sports] issued by the thethree days (before easing restric- during the lockdown period to and factories. This is subject to Indian Missions/ Posts abroad construction firm and the tions) for either augmenting the target those who oppose them, a letter of invitation from a rec- would have to get the Business Maoists in Giridih area, the health facilities required to com- especially people from Muslim ognized and registered health- visa re-validated from the Indian NIA said in a statement. bat the pandemic nor in pro- community. care facility, registered pharma- Mission/ Post concerned. Such The probe also ceutical company or accredited foreign nationals would not be revealed that accused Hansda University in India, said MHA. permitted to travel to India on was going to make levy “Foreign Engineering, the strength of any electronic visa payment of 6 lakhs to the Managerial, Design or other obtained earlier,” said the MHA’s operatives of CPI (Maoist) Specialists travelling to India on circular. when he was apprehended. . ?.

)*+ ( , ! " " : , P% Q " '( )* " - -) ' % .)*/ #/. trolling wild elephants) she died within minutes on May 28. It was through autopsy that the for- first information report (FIR) was filed on est officials came to know that she was on the #/. ing to Dr C V Krishnaswamy, AWednesday by Forest Department officials verge of motherhood. & 4 the octogenarian physician against unidentified persons under relevant sec- Krishnan and Divisional Forest Offcier umber of people in Tamil cum diabetologist. tions of Wild Life Protection Act over the inci- Raveendranath said that the elephant had entered #/-# “If we had stopped the NNadu tested positive for The fatalities in Tamil dent in which a 15-year-old pregnant elephant the agricultural fields at Mannarakkadu from the people from coming back to Covid-19 is increasing on an Nadu reached 208 with 11 died in Kerala’s Malappuram district after it was Silent Valley National Park, a reserve forest. “Wild t a time when the nation is Bengal then how could 6.5 lakh hourly basis, if the bulletin persons succumbing to the fed with a pineapple stuffed with explosives. This animals like pork and boars used to come in Abattling corona crisis workers return to the State by released by the Government of pandemic on Wednesday. Out was disclosed by Divisional Forest Officer, search of food to these farms once in a while. But which has jeopardized the life buses? If we had stopped trains Tamil Nadu on Wednesday is of the 11 who breathed their Malappuram to The Pioneer over telephone. the farmers keeping fruits stuffed with explosives and livelihood of crores of then how could 2.4 lakh work- any indication. The State saw last on Wednesday, four were in Mohan Krishnan, Section Forest Officer, is a violation of wild Life Act. This is all because people, Bengal Chief Minister ers return by the trains … this 1,286 persons testing positive the 60-68 age group, two were Nilambur and leader of the Rapid Response of man-animal conflict because the farms are very Mamata Banerjee has appealed is in addition to the 1.5 lakh for the pandemic on 47 and 48 years of age, two per- Team of the Forest Department, who was the close to the reserve forest,” they told this news- to the Centre to transfer funds more workers who are sched- Wednesday, the highest num- sons of 50 and 58 years, two of first to reach the spot on hearing about the paper. Local environmentalists said that since directly into the accounts of the uled to return in a few days,” ber to be tested on a single day. 70 and 75 years, and an 80 year injured elephant, told this newspaper that it was pork was anathema to a community it was nat- migrant workers so as to help she said claiming that the State The bulletin further stated that old person. Except for a 66 year the most heart-wrenching scene he has seen in ural for them to resort to explosives to keep the them tide over the financial Government had paid 25 coronavirus is not that dan- old person, the rest were hav- his life. “I would like to forget the sight at the animal away from the agricultural fields. “But hardship they are in today. crore as train fare of those who gerous as the 11 persons who ing co-morbid problems like earliest. It is haunting me. When I went to the the poor elephant ended up as a victim,” they said. Asking the Centre to pro- were returning to the died on Wednesday were vic- Type 2 diabetes mellitus, forest, the injured elephant was standing in the This is not the first time elephants fall prey to vide one-time financial help of State. tims of co-morbidity (they had chronic kidney diseases, hyper- Velliyar River to ward off the flies, worms and dubious means employed to kill them. Kerala has 10,000 to each migrant work- On the measures taken other medical issues along with tension, TB, and CAD. insects from attacking her. She had accidentally seen many wild tuskers losing their lives when er Banerjee has written on the after the large-scale devastation coronavirus when they were The details of the persons bitten fruits in which someone had stuffed explo- they bite fruits stuffed with explosives planted by Twitter “People have been fac- left behind by the super cyclone admitted to the hospitals). who died on Wednesday prove sives. When she bite the fruit, it burst with force poachers who are in search of tusks. ing economic hardship of Amphan she said her Till date, 25, 872 coron- that covid-19 was not the lone and her mouth was completely damaged inca- Cruelty to animals have become a routine unimaginable proportions Government had been able to avirus cases have been identi- factor which hastened their pacitating her from taking any food. The ani- affair in Kerala, according to Prasant Arya, social because of the ongoing pan- kickstart major relief and reha- fied in the State, said the bul- death. The bulletin further mal ran helter-skelter all over the region but she activist. “Authorities of Kollam’s famous Oachira demic. I appeal to Central bilitation work to repair the letin. Taking into account the stated that till Wednesday, was careful not to attack anybody,” said temple sold off to slaughter houses nearly 30 bulls Govt to transfer 10,000 each damages left behind by “the number of persons who have Wednesday evening. But the Tamil Nadu Government has Krishnan, yet to recover from the shock. offered to the presiding deity by devotees. This as one-time assistance to fiercest storm in our recent been discharged from hospitals, speed with which the pan- tested 5,28, 534 persons for the Though the rescue team managed to bring has hurt the devotees and I could see many of migrant labourers including memory.” there are 11,345 covid-19 demic is spreading is definite- pandemic and there are 73 lab- the elephant out of the river with the help of them weeping standing in front of the temple,” people in unorganised sector.” She said, “Through the patients in the State as on ly a matter of concern, accord- oratories operating in the State. kumkis (elephants trained in rescuing and con- said Arya. Suggesting the Centre to resilience of Bengal and its peo- utilize a portion of the PM- ple, along with a determined CARES fund for the purpose effort” by the Government she wrote PM-CARES fund machinery, “we have been able & & 0010 & “could be used for this” pur- to kickstart major relief and pose. rehabilitation work for the dis- The Chief Minister who tressed, with an immediate *+!,+-. ly basis, announced Nishank. by students would also be #"%*!," The programme aims to in their respective organisa- had earlier said that there announcement of a 6,250 New technology and social resolved through audiobooks &B*! "!#B7"8" provide “experiential learning” tions. The programme is should be a fund similar to the crore package as first tranche.” he Centre on Wednesday media have been given priori- and radio programmes. !##&+#>#$%!>!8,> opportunities to the engineer- designed to provide engineer- PM-CARES too for the Chief The cyclone had claimed Treleased the alternative aca- ty while drafting the academic English, Hindi, Sanskrit and """&#&="#&*">!* ing students. “This new intern- ing students “exposure to the Ministers said that the migrant 98 lives and felled more than 2 demic calendar for Classes 11 calendar, so as to ensure seam- Urdu languages have at present ship programme has been functioning of cities.” The workers were in a deep finan- lakh trees in the fragile and 12, prepared by the less imparting of education. been included in the academ- 8+>!%&#!"&"!*8% developed jointly by the All developers believe that new cial crisis from where they Sunderbans delta considered to NCERT to ensure unhindered “As many students may ic calendar. The academic cal- <*&<&"8#%*#"<<!#" India Council for Technical solutions for the city ecosystem needed to be rescued. She said be the “weather shield” of studies of the youngsters amid not be having mobile phones endar prepared by the National =&*!B"&="%+8#%"8"8 Education, or AICTE, and the will evolve through the pro- the State Government would Kolkata. It had also uprooted the coronavirus crisis. and Internet connections at Council of Educational # .' $ ')'0 nine of them were aged over 60 Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant ;'') years, 46 were from the age group said, here on Wednesday, 47 new coron- Financial Companies. This was aharashtra appeared to be 40 to 59 years and 7 were aged below avirus cases had been identified and any #/.> )%%) applicable to borrowers with a ith 139 fresh cases detect- Mpeaking in terms of Covid 19- 40 years. “Eighty eight out of 122 decision on further lockdown relaxations turnover of 100 crore and had Wed across the Union triggered fatalities and infections on patients (72%) had high-risk co- would depend on whether transmission had wenty-four hours after the unpaid loan amounting to 25 Territory of Jammu & Kashmir Wednesday, as it notched the high- morbidities such as diabetes, hyper- spread out of the cluster or not. TUnion Government decid- crore. on Wednesday, the total tally of est-ever day’s tally on 122 deaths and tension, heart disease,” the state The case count, the biggest on a single ed to tweak the definition of As per the new norms coronavirus cases is inching as many as 2,560 more people test- health bulletin said. day, takes the number of active cases to 69. Micro, Small and Medium announced by the Centre, units closer to touching the 3,000 ed positive for the pandemic in var- Out of the total deaths report- Of the new cases, 40 had been report- Enterprises (MSME) units in with investment of one crore mark soon. ious parts of the State. ed on Wednesday, 57 deaths ed from South Goa's Mangor hill area, he the country, the cotton and turn over of 5 crore have According to the media With the fresh deaths and infec- occurred in the last two days and the said and added, it had been declared a con- knitwear exporting units in been categorised as Micro, bulletin, 30 cases were report- tions, the total number of deaths in rest are from the period April 30 to tainment zone and tests were being carried Tamil Nadu’s Tirupur has come while units with an invest- ed from Jammu division while Maharashtra jumped to 2,587 while May 31. With 49 new deaths and out. “Of the 200 people tested at Mangor out with a demand for more ment of 10 crore and annual 109 cases were reported from the total number of infected cases 1276 positive cases, the total num- hill, 40 came out Covid-19 positive,” Sawant The Chief Minister denied communi- liberalised loan from banks turn over of 50 crore are Kashmir taking the tally to went up to 74,860 in the State. ber of deaths in Mumbai mounted told the media at the state Secretariat. ty transmission in Goa saying the spread and financial institutions. small units. 2,857 cases. Moreover, 54 more The worsening situation in the to 1417, while the total number of The first Covid-19 cases in the Mangor of infection was localised at present. Nearly Raja M Shanmugham, Companies which were Covid-19 patients were recov- State can be evidence from the fact infected cases rose to 43492. The hill area were detected on Monday, when 2,000 people live in the Mangor hill president, Tiruppur Exporters’ having an investment of 20 ered and discharged from var- that there have been a total of 816 authorities pegged the “active cases” several members of a family tested positive. area. Association (TEA), the pow- crore and turn over worth ious hospitals, 01 from Jammu deaths in Maharashtra during the in Mumbai at 24597. Sawant said the family was not coming “There is local transmission. We have erful body of the knitwear 100 crore were hitherto clas- division and 53 from Kashmir previous nine days. Some of key observations made clean on how they got infected. converted it into a containment zone. We exporters based in Tiruppur, sified as medium units. But the division. On May 26 (Tuesday) the state in Wednesday’s health bulletin were: “The family is trying to hide something. are trying to get in touch with persons while congratulating the Centre government announced on According to the media had witnessed 97 deaths, while The recovery rate in the state is 43.18 We suspect a couple of reasons. Either whom residents of the containment zone for restructuring the MSME Monday that units with 50 bulletin, out of 2,857 positive there were 105 deaths on May 27, 85 per cent. The case fatality rate in the somebody from outside came in contact may have met. Our next strategy depends units, has demanded more lib- crore investment and which cases, 1,816 are Active Positive, deaths on May 28, 116 deaths on state is 3.45 per cent. Currently, with them or one from the family returned on the test results of these contacts,” eral loan facilities for the units have annual turnover of 250 1,007 have recovered and 34 May 29 and 99 deaths on May 30, 5,71,915 people are in home quar- from outside the state,” Sawant said. Sawant said. IANS in the region. The TEA units crore would be considered as have died; 04 in Jammu divi- 89 deaths on May 31, 76 on June 1 antine. There are 71,912 beds avail- earn 200 billion per year on medium units. sion and 30 in Kashmir divi- and 103 on June 3. Wednesday’s toll able in quarantine institutions. As an average through exports “Now that the Government sion. In Kashmir valley, out of was 122. many as 33,674 people are in insti- and employs 6,00,000 workers. has redefined micro, small and 109 positive cases, 16 were Of the deaths reported on tutional quarantine now. +, ( “With the upward revi- medium enterprises by hiking returnees while 93 were others. Wednesday, Mumbai accounted for In a related development, the sion of MSME definition on the investment and turnover In Jammu, out of 30 cases 28 49, while there were 19 deaths, 16 Brihanmumbai Municipal June 1, 2020, more number of limits, many companies have were returnees and only two in Aurangabad, ten deaths in Corporation (BMC) has appre- knitwear garment exporting become eligible to be included others tested positive on Solapur, four in Dhule, three each hended that post cyclone and rains, ,+ . units will fit into the definition in these categories. They have Wednesday. in Ulhasnagar, Navi Mumbai, two there could be rise in cases like mon- of MSMEs and now the con- outstanding loans exceeding Three districts of deaths in Thane, Jalgaon, Akola and soon related diseases in addition to Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday per cent ranked 10th among the states, as cern is that due to stipulated 25 crore and hence should be Anantnag, Kulgam and Kolhapur and one death each in corona virus illness. reported 76 new coronavirus cases, taking per latest figures of the state government. conditions some of the MSME made eligible for the conces- Srinagar in Kashmir valley Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar, In its health bulletin issued on the state's tally of such cases to 3,279. On Wednesday, 35 more patients were units whose credit exposure is sion,” said Sakthivel secretary, have so far recorded over 300 Ahmednagar, Bhiwand, Nandurbar, Wednesday, the BMC advised the However, the active cases are 967, as 2,244 discharged from hospitals, taking the total more than 25 crore are TEA. positive cases and two dis- Jalna and Osmanabad. In addition, citizens not to ignore any fever and patients have so far been cured and dis- in this category to 2,244 in Andhra Pradesh. deprived of receiving the According to tricts of Kupwara and one resident each of Uttar Pradesh, not to self-medicate “Please watch charged in the State. The state's recovery rate of 63.49 per cent. Emergency Credit Line Fund, Shanmugham, it has become Baramulla have recorded more Bihar and West Bengal died in out for any symptoms for next 7 to With the death of four patients, the The corona cases among returnees as their outstanding exceeds increasingly necessary to than 250 positive cases. In Mumbai. With 32329 patients hav- 10 days. If any symptoms appears state's death toll rose to 68 on Wednesday from other states climbed to 573 from 479, 25 crores,” said Shanmugham. extend liquidity support to the Jammu division, Ramban and ing so far been discharged after full like feverØ with chills, joint pains, morning. Krishna district reported 2 even as the tally of active cases among them As per a directive issued by non-included MSMEs also, Jammu districts have recorded recovery from various hospitals, rashes, cough, breathlessness, diaro- deaths, while Chittoor and Kurnool districts jumped to 362 from 282 cases reported on the Centre on February 29, having credit exposure of more over 150 cases so far followed the health authorities pegged the hea, vomiting, sore throat, jaundice, reported 1 death each. As of 9 am on Tuesday. Meanwhile, with the addition of 2020, MSME units were eligi- than 25 crore mainly to bring by Kathua which has recorded total number of “active cases” in the then immediately visit nearby dis- Wednesday, the state Nodal Officer said, 7 cases, the corona patients among foreign ble for Emergency Credit Line them back to operationalize 80 cases while the frontier dis- state at 39935. pensary or inform the Community 8,086 samples were tested over the pre- returnees to the state increased to 119 on of up to 20 per cent of their their units to the normalcy tricts of Rajouri and Poonch Of those whose death was health Volunteer or consult your ceding 24 hours, compared with 12,613 in Wednesday. With one person discharged, entire outstanding credit from level, do exports and continue have reported 40 and 59 cases reported on Wednesday, 71 were doctors, the BMC told Mumbaikars the preceding cycle. the active cases among them dropped to Banks and Non-Banking provide employment. respectively. men while 51 were women. Sixty in its advisory. Andhra Pradesh's mortality rate of 1.69 118. IANS $ 2 / % / $ > = , % > > &2 3 -4 # -(R ( 14 & % $ # <0 4 & 9 2 & ? $ $&& $ & $@ <0 $ # S % -$! , 0 =%(+> * ( : -3+7 6 4 6 ? 4 0 ( %(*7 O <0 % A <, : O / 4 4 012*3* 456 / 0 # S / ! 0 , ( ( here was no rest for the wicked 4 4BC/(-3 on the seventh day. The shoot- ing of police officers on Monday night in St Louis, Missouri and " ! / ( Los Angeles opens a new phase S 4 <0 $ inT the disorder that began in Minneapolis 0 ( on May 26. On Monday, Terrence Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, the 4BC/(-3 # ( Minneapolis man murdered on camera by ? a police officer, called for calm. 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And they responsibility that has been to the city centre, led by church tume drama. So do prominent know that the butcher’s bill will not be lacking in most Democratic- *+-B.-A/A leaders. It was black-clad figures on the Democratic < 0 4 delivered to their suburban communities. run States and cities, the local .+%/%)- /* Whites who fought the police Party’s Left, like Alexandria : <, %$ ( The Americans have a name for this: rapper, Killer Mike, the son of /A!&.* /* after the curfew. I observed Ocasio-Cortes and Keith / : $ White privilege. A few weeks ago, White a police officer, issued an emo- teenagers from my suburban Ellison, the ex-Nation of Islam men protested the COVID-19 shutdown by tional plea “not to burn your ,&0-# B+ neighbourhood, students at agitator who was second-in- E ) ) %(+ 0 ? F storming the Michigan statehouse in mil- house down.” Ivy League colleges and exclu- charge of the Democratic # ! ( itary fatigues and carrying assault weapons. This kind of plea works &/'+A// + sive private schools, National Committee and is The police allowed them to rampage best if you have a house to burn %%+& / setting off in the black costume now Minnesota’s Attorney- around the Statehouse while White protest- down. It doesn’t work on peo- of Antifa. General. ? # S ? B ( ers shoved the police lines on the statehouse ple who have no property and &./!.,-B “It happens most often that Like the White rioters, the 4 ? $ # "( steps and no one was injured. Pass a fake no prospects as in the heavily *B*/*D!. + a people, which has supported Democrats and their media ) $20 bill as George Floyd did, however, and Black neighborhoods of west- without complaint, as if they supports are also exploiting the you risk a rapid escalation, which may end ern Philadelphia, where heli- A+&'/* were not felt, the most oppres- most disadvantaged among %(+ in injury or death. copter footage showed the .+'/0!./ sive laws, violently throws them their fellow Americans. They ? The same inequality of risk attaches to police abandoning their cars to off as soon as their weight is are exploiting the suffering of D , # %(+ ( the White grad student who dons the black entirely Black mobs. #+,%/-+ lightened,” Alexis de Black people in the hope of hoodie of Antifa and throws fireworks and Nor does this appeal work /) &,+ .+ Tocqueville wrote of the French winning November’s elections 4 ? # ! ( bottles at the police and the Black women on people who have the luxu- Revolution. by painting Donald Trump as ? and children, who standing on the porch ry of burning down other peo- !. +./)&+ The radicalism of the the second coming of George # S of their home in Minneapolis, were shot at ple’s homes and businesses — *,&+ A+ / American Left is rarefied and Wallace. 6 # ( by the national guard as one of the guards- and those people, the White spoilt: More troubled by stu- This strategy is unlikely to men shouted “Light ‘em up!” rioters, are the ones who com- & ;/.*O& dent loans and an absence of succeed. No candidate ever %(-- 4 It is inaccurate to say that all of Black mandeered the initial protests exciting jobs than failed schools harmed his chances by running America is on the streets. Fifty years of and forced them towards vio- .). and police violence. Antifa’s on a law and order ticket. Its deindustrialisation and drugs have creat- lent confrontation. revolution, like that of 1968 and greater failure is, however, ed a Black underclass but 50 years of civil Nearly half of the popula- most other Western revolu- moral. rights and affirmative action have acceler- tion of Washington, DC is tions, is a “revolution of rising (The writer is Life & Arts &' 5'( ated the growth of the Black middle class. Black. Yet some footage appears expectations.” The concerns of editor of The Spectator (US). In Atlanta, Georgia, the capital of the Black to show hardly any non-White the young White men and (Courtesy: The Dawn) 1 $ , % & $&& & $ & && $ & 7# 7 6 # ,89 & $ 0 D D $ D D /C,D:9 ) *+ ) D D ! & , -.( ( $ & E ! %&- &*,*!B"%!#* >%&* #""<&B"<*"&# & =&*!% # K& $ K'& KH -( K # S # ( 9 9 5 9 7 99 #8975 / ple are not maintaining social distance at market and public places. 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Is the US itiveness and build capacity for This incident is especially Americans still believe in racial regressing into the dark days innovation to make the shift. # shocking, given the American supremacy. The US Government when African-Americans were Shambhavi / ethos of being liberal towards is often found to denounce enslaved? This is indeed an affront Sir — As the country emerges Via email / African-Americans or people instances of discrimination in to Abraham Lincoln. from a two-month lockdown from diverse races. It is likely that other countries but its own TK Nandanan and with a gradual ease in move- " $ " the officer’s actions were racially response to Floyd’s death has Kochi ment, it has been seen that peo- %%*"%&<&#*C$,!6>&, & : / % / ;8597"6 1*37695 1*3 P D 6 % E 6 G 6 P 6 ' 6 L L . HH( $! 2.'.3045 <9' A & & , $ & 4& 4 / % ; ) , 4 $ $ & #/ # 4 / -387(-317 F % ? : # % ? : 6 F ( " D F ( 0 <0 4 4 6 ( G8* .** # ( 4 iven the agrarian crisis that the country had / ( been going through, which got exacerbat- F % ( Ged by the pandemic, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced 11 measures to boost the farm sector, ranging from the amendment to the Essential Commodities Act to a 1 lakh / 4 ( crore fund to boost agriculture infrastructure. The # 4 ; changes announced in the rules of agriculture mar- <0 E # ? ! / keting might provide women and vulnerable sec- =?!/> tions easier access to markets. 4 / The existing Agricultural Produce Market 4 Committee or APMC Act was planned to protect E 4S the interests of the British Government, which % $ $ wanted to ensure the supply of pure cotton at rea- % D 0 ; ( sonable prices to the textile mills of Manchester. The first regulated market (Karanja) under the ‘Hyderabad Residency Order’ was established in ? 1886 and the first legislation was the Berar E = Cotton and Grain Market Act of 1887, which > 4 E ( empowered a British Resident to declare any place 4 in the assigned district as a market, for the sale and purchase of agricultural produce and constitute a '/& !/'+* $ committee to supervise the regulated markets. In % )--B* 4 1928, the Royal Commission on Agriculture pro- )-+&+ 6 4 ( posed a regulation of marketing practices and the The pandemic is an opportunity to tion of women in farm work in India — upgrades that could make their work establishment of regulated markets. The +*+,* .+ deregulate agri-marketing effectively to a phenomenon commonly referred to as more gainful. It made them receptive to / *A/'-&+ / <0 $ # 4 Government of India prepared a ‘Model Bill’ in ensure social distancing. A perfect model the feminisation of agriculture — is a new skills and knowledge on good agri- 1938 and circulated it to all the Indian States. It *,,+C+ .+ of social distancing could be doorstep col- huge reality now. According to OXFAM culture practices and agri-markets. 4 S 9 S became the guiding force for our APMC Act. So, -C+-.//,A/' lection of agri-produce or at least at the 2018, the agriculture sector employs 80 Communities witnessed that the tradi- *. 4 it is not difficult to infer why the spirit of the APMC C +& village/cluster level. As an experiment, per cent of all economically productive tionally-gendered division of agricultur- <0 *. ( Act favours buyers rather than farmers. Of course, +- * / local collection centres were set up in women in India. They comprise 33 per al work has changed. Women farmers are # 4 some would argue that it allows States to protect )- )+ parts of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra cent of the agricultural labour force and more confident, deciding on crop-relat- # 4 ( the farmers, as procurement is done under the .*,-//'&*, to procure agri-produce at the doorstep. 48 per cent of self-employed farmers. ed activities like the choice of crop, selec- / ( supervision and surveillance of the State. But many &*- These also acted as local storage and sort- Despite their large contribution, women tion of fertiliser, taking loans or even chil- 4 <0 mechanisms are available to protect the interests %/,) & ing facilities. All procurement activities continue to remain invisible in the rural dren’s education. E 4 ( of farmers rather than being discriminatory )*A/ )* +-B were done by women farmers who were economy of India. Our critical evaluation Putting Women Self-Help Groups 4 against them. .+&+!/'+* otherwise absent in post-harvest manage- suggests that women are acting as non- at the forefront: SHGs are a great way ; 4S / The APMC Act designates a few patches as for- ment. The process was iterated with tur paid workers in agriculture or any other of empowering women in villages. mal procurement centres. Currently, there are only +'* .+ daal. Calculations show that through this traditional sector; be it handicraft or However, the sustainability of such ( / ? -31+ ? ( 6,746 pockets in a vast country like ours and this -/!+& +*,/A .+ process small farmers save about 175 per weaving. Men are in control when it groups is a challenge as limited contri- / D allows limited buyers to purchase from farmers. C-)+.*! . 50 kg of tur or approximately 10 per cent comes to selling their products to man- bution from women and frequent / / This is a classic case of a State-backed oligopson- .+&.+* of its price; which means a marginal dis/APMCs or handicrafts to local defaults make them fragile. SHGs are istic market structure, in which the number of buy- +**&0+* farmer can gain up to 10 per cent from traders. formed and get dissolved in a few years. 4 ( ers is small while the number of sellers is large. This -/!/) /A doorstep collection. A similar experiment A vast majority of women, particu- Connecting these SHGs to value chains gives enough power to buyers to pay the minimum '*&!.. was done in other parts of Maharashtra larly in rural areas, are engaged in the is a great way to sustain them in the long- price to farmers. Ironically, the maximum distance ++C+* and other States like Telangana and informal sector and derive their liveli- run. With the changed law, the SHGs /(4 between a farmer and the mandi is five kilome- / .+!&+C+B Karnataka. The outcome in those areas hood from activities relating to agricul- now can participate in selling activities 4 / tres (km) but our field information suggests a min- '*)&)-+ * .& was also on a similar line; of course with ture, handlooms and artisanal products. effectively, directly contact end-buyers 4 G-H ? imum of 30-40 km travel for a farmer out to sell a little variation. Unfortunately, these women remain at and get a five per cent hike in the value his produce. This means the APMC Act not only /* +N .++& Farmers can also minimise wastage the lowest end of the value chain, with of their produce. This amount is enough 4 GH2 gives oligopsonistic power to buyers but also cre- &/%+ /*+&+ in the direct procurement system. For their share in earnings being low out of to sustain them for most of the year. And ates a geographical monopoly for them. .+*/'+0B example, a year ago the India margins, which are even otherwise very more importantly, it will increase activ- # ( Further, the small number of APMCs and /* *)** .+ Development Foundation (IDF) studied minuscule. In this context, there is scope ities in SHGs, encouraging women to 4 0 ( traders poses a challenge for farmers to sell their +N& * C B a vegetable value chain in Siddipet in to increase their income by continuing meet others regularly. It has been / 4 produce as they have to wait for days for their turn. *,0+/'* Telangana and found big savings when in the existing activity and becoming observed that once the SHGs are linked / ( This makes some sense for big farmers but not for /*&+,& Big Basket and Reliance Fresh started organised as a collective, so as to pool to value chains, beneficiaries actively par- .- 4 / small producers. Field data from Maharashtra, /--+ C+&/& procuring vegetables directly from the their output. ticipate in entrepreneurial activities and 4 Karnataka and Telangana shows a minimum of /%//- .+ farmers for their shops in Hyderabad. Others can be helped by getting them have a much better understanding of # / % F three to five man-day loss for small farmers. /) %) Farmers used to get the order one-day in involved in some productive activity that their profits and savings. 4 # ( How the proposed changes will help: An advance and usually pluck the exact is or can be popularised in the locality, In the end, one must understand that independent country should favour the margin- amount and quality of vegetable demand- and then selling the output as a group of changing marking laws is not a panacea 4 alised and protect their interests. This proposed ed. These are some out-of-the-box exper- women producers. to all of our farm woes. Agriculture is a D change in agri-marketing rules is a step in that iments that reveal huge benefits for Doorstep selling/localised procure- delicate area which needs continuous 4 ( direction. Hopefully, new rules will encourage big- small and marginal farmers through local ment will be liberating for women farm- attention and care. Reforming a colonial- / % 4 aggregators and start-ups to use technology in a collection. ers. It will open up an opportunity for era marketing practice will definitely help 4 / better way to procure directly from farmers. These New marketing rules should encour- women farmers to participate in the sell- the disadvantaged section of farmers but 4 4 channels may be existent in pockets but operate age such initiatives which are resilient in ing activity and directly deal with the a wider social security and modernisa- D 6 4 informally due to stringent market rules (procure- the current context, efficient and pro- buyers. Our experience shows that expo- tion of agriculture is needed. ment and cross-border trade). A big push is nec- farmer. sure to agri-marketing made women (The writer is Fellow, IDF. The views = > essary to bring the changes on the ground. Gender aspect: The rising participa- aware of the information inputs and expressed are personal) A & B? D E

never been as united as they are right ven by propaganda. In the first 35 like Huawei face and also provide the UK, Germany, Japan and the EU. countries (LDCs) and the develop- low income and poor countries, now. The US’ efforts to fight or find days (March 1-April 5) of the out- fresh impetus to its ambitious Belt China comes in at number 15. ing world, it can be expected to sus- Trump should immediately a cure/drug/vaccine for the break in Europe, China exported and Road Initiative initiative. The WHO reports that the US tain itself, albeit with some interim announce substantial increase in Coronavirus, not just on its own soil medical equipment worth $1.45 The US’ exit from the WTO contribution of $450 million repre- constraints. This move by the Trump resources of the USAID from the but around the world, need to fur- billion. These were commercial raises many questions. How signif- sented nearly 16 per cent of its total Government appears to be more of present $2.7 billion to at least $4 bil- ther intensify after it chose to exit the contracts that Chinese companies icantly will the WHO’s functioning revenue in the 2018-2019 biennium political posturing, since the lion. Additional funds should be WHO. In failing to do so, it will cre- entered into with nations that were be impacted due to reduced funds? and almost a fifth of its programme President is set to face an election in directed to LDCs in Africa that will ate a leadership vacuum that Beijing most severely hit by the virus. Will the US’ exit lead to a reform of budget. Compare this to the nearly five months. For the domestic audi- be most significantly impacted due will exploit to further cement its Agencies like the USAID the UN and its key agencies like the $12 billion annual budget of the ence, it is an unequivocal expression to any budget cuts in WHO projects. 6.7*4 #=8>#8 position not just as a global alterna- (United States Agency for WHO? Is the announcement a pre- Centre for Disease Control and of displeasure by the US It will also ensure that the US will tive to the US but as it possible International Development), which cursor to setting up of an alternate Prevention (CDC) — the US’ lead- Government indicating that Trump focus on providing aid directly to S President Donald Trump, replacement. helped Africa fight the Ebola out- organisation or will the US spear- ing federal agency for national pub- will focus on policies that protect vulnerable and smaller nations and who has been a vocal and China did so at the time of the break in 2016, are not around to help head all its aid efforts independent- lic health that is working to save American interests. regain some of the leadership vac- Ustrident critic of the World initial outbreak when it sent PPEs to countries fight the Coronavirus this ly? Will Beijing step in to fill the American lives. The CDC has over The message to the UN is also uum created since February. It will Health Organisation’s (WHO) han- Europe, Africa, America, Asia time. Caught up in a deep crisis leadership gap left by the US? twice the budget of the WHO which clear that the US will not watch from also ensure Beijing does not start its dling of the Coronavirus epidemic including India, as part of Beijing’s itself, the US, for the first time since The WHO — for all its noble has a charter to save all mankind the sidelines if its interests are either “Health Aid Diplomacy.” and the deferential treatment it “Mask Diplomacy” despite being World War-II (WW-II), is not at the causes, including eradication of from disease. Clearly, the WHO’s compromised or not fully addressed Another major fallout of meted out to Beijing, finally made accused of deliberately misleading forefront of relief and aid measures. polio and other diseases — has an role and scope, in spite of its exalt- by multilateral agencies like the Trump’s announcement will be the good on his threat recently and exit- the world. This public relations Beijing’s propaganda machinery overall budget of $5.62 billion (2018- ed image as the world’s leading WHO. Reform and course correc- urgent need for most countries to ed the 72-year-old global body the exercise was part of a larger design — which aimed to position China 2019). Of this, 80 per cent comes health agency, is practically limited tion is long due for the UN and its beef up their health infrastructure US had co-founded. The US’ with- where even the pandemic was iden- as a benign global power, more so from voluntary sources and only 17 due to its existing funding con- agencies and the US’ exit from the and create more capacity. It will be drawal will severely impact the tified as an opportunity to score in poor CIS countries like Belarus per cent comes from assessed straints. WHO could be the trigger to under- the first time since WW-II that low- overall functioning of the WHO and points for global supremacy, make — was helped by the US’ virtual sources, with others accounting for The US’ withdrawal from the take those tough reforms, including income countries will have to almost there has been concern over the tim- big money by selling substandard absence from the world stage dur- the remaining three per cent. In agency will impact its functioning to accountability and transparency exclusively rely on their internal ing of the President’s decision as well. medical equipment/PPE and cover ing the pandemic. Beijing is aware 2019, the US’ contribution was some extent but a part of the gap will from the organisation and its top strengths to tackle healthcare issues First, it comes at a time when up its failure to contain the outbreak. that several countries may start $419 million, which includes $119 be filled by other resources. bosses. due to greater uncertainty around countries continue to see a huge Xi Jinping projected himself as viewing it as a friendly power, million in assessed and $300 million While the WHO may be further To ensure that the US, as the the WHO’s future prospects. upsurge in cases. Second, global the world’s saviour by sending aid which would in turn reduce the in voluntary contributions. The hamstrung in running its pro- world’s richest country, does not (The writer is a senior efforts to discover a vaccine have which was a complete eyewash dri- resistance that Chinese corporations other top donors to the WHO are grammes across least developed abdicate its responsibility towards journalist) &( 2 2 8 4

Washington: President Donald 9 Trump on Wednesday took $ ! credit for a massive deployment 0 of National Guard troops and R federal law enforcement officers $ / - to the nation’s capital, saying it Q % R offered a model to states on how %.-,+-%. to quell protests nationwide. London: British Prime 6" < Trump argued that the mas- Minister Boris Johnson says orkers removed the sive show of force was respon- the death of George Floyd Washington: Accusing the US cases, peaceful protests turned Wstatue early Wednesday sible for protests in Washington was “inexcusable” and he President of fanning the flames violent resulting in large scale of controversial former and other cities turning more understands why people are of hate for political gain fol- looting, damage to properties Philadelphia Mayor calm in recent days and repeat- protesting. lowing the custodial killing of and monuments, and vehicles Frank Rizzo, which was ed his criticism of governors In his first public com- George Floyd, Democratic pre- being set ablaze. recently defaced during a who have not deployed their ments on the turmoil roiling sumptive presidential nominee “The president held up the protest following George National Guard to the fullest. the US, Johnson told lawmak- Joe Biden has said that Donald Bible at St. John’s Church yes- Floyd’s death. It was a striking contrast to ers “what happened in the Trump was preening and terday. I just wish he opened it As National Guard troops the harsh crackdowns outside United States was appalling, it sweeping away all the guardrails once in a while instead of bran- deployed in the wake of recent the White House on Monday was inexcusable, we all saw it that have long protected the dishing it. If he opened it, he protests watched, a crane lift- night, advocated by the presi- on our screens and I perfectly American democracy. could have learned something. ed the 10-foot-tall (3-meter- dent who wanted to make the understand people’s right to The US is in the midst of They’re all called to love one tall) bronze statue and work- aggressive action in the nation’s * B !$ protest what took place.” He the biggest civic unrest in the another as we love ourselves. It’s ers shook it from its stand out- capital an example for the rest B ) #* added “protest should take history of the country following really hard work but it’s the side the Municipal Services of the country, a senior White place in a lawful and reasonable the death of 46-year-old work of America,” Biden said in Building, across from City House official said Tuesday. by Republicans. They’re run by sion to protect the White House White House. Though the way.” African-American Floyd who a major policy speech on Hall. It was loaded onto the “You have to have a domi- liberal Democrats.” and other federal buildings if the crackdown on the Washington Johnson, who has sought to was pinned to the ground as a Tuesday. “I won’t traffic in fear back of a truck. nant force,” Trump told Fox The Defense Department security situation in the nation’s demonstrations was praised by nurture close ties with President white police officer kneeled on and division. I won’t fan the Philadelphia Mayor Jim New Radio on Wednesday. “We has drafted contingency plans capital were to deteriorate and some Trump supporters Donald Trump as he leads the his neck, killing him on the spot flames of hate. I’ll seek to heal Kenney said he “never liked” need law and order.” He quick- for deploying active-duty mili- the National Guard could not Tuesday, a handful of UK out of the European union, in Minneapolis on May 25. the racial wounds that have the statue Monday and ly pivoted to the politics of the tary if needed. Pentagon docu- secure the facilities. Republicans expressed concern deflected calls from the oppo- Curfew was imposed in long plagued our country, not announced a plan to move the moment, adding, “You notice ments reviewed by The But interest in exerting that that law enforcement officers sition to suspend exports of tear several cities on Tuesday as use them for political gain. I’ll statue later this month. that all of these places that Associated Press showed plans extraordinary federal authority risked violating the protesters’ gas and rubber bullets to the most protests turned violent do my job and I’ll take respon- “I can’t wait to see it go have problems, they’re not run for soldiers from an Army divi- appeared to be waning in the First Amendment rights. AP United States. AP during the night. In some sibility,” Biden said. PTI away,” Kenney said. < + 9 1=P ., ! 2 & 4 ! "! London: British Prime Minister national security law, the British = & Boris Johnson on Wednesday government will change our 1 reiterated the UK’s plans for immigration rules and allow any 8 -. #$"!!% & '' some of the “biggest changes” to holder of these passports from the country’s visa system in Hong Kong to come to the UK 4& !&.* /* Kabul: A roadside bombing in those attacks but they did say order to allow around three mil- for a renewable period of 12 Washington: Joe Biden is on the southern Afghanistan on they carried out one attack on lion Hong Kong nationals a path months and be given further Beijing: Hong Kong leader of sanctions could not be justi- cusp of formally securing the he United States on Wednesday killed nine passen- Afghan forces since the Eid hol- to British citizenship if China immigration rights, including Carrie Lam accused foreign fied. She also said China was Democratic presidential nomi- TTuesday ordered the sus- gers travelling on a bus through iday. The truce was not officially does not back off over a new the right to work, which could critics on Wednesday of dis- compelled to take the step at the nation after winning hundreds pension of all flights by Chinese Kandahar province, a extended but neither of the controversial law. place them on a route to citi- playing “blatant double stan- national level because opposition more delegates in primary con- airlines into and out of the spokesman for the provincial warring sides appears to want a Writing in ‘The Times’, the zenship,” writes Johnson. dards” over moves by Beijing to in Hong Kong’s own legislature tests that tested the nation’s country after Beijing failed to governor said. return to an all-out fighting. UK prime minister said the “This would amount to one strengthen control over the and among government critics ability to run elections while bal- allow American carriers to Another five passengers On Tuesday night, a bomb offer would be triggered only if of the biggest changes in our semi-autonomous territory. made it impossible to do so ancing a pandemic and sweep- resume service to China. were wounded in the explosion, exploded inside a mosque in the China presses ahead with the visa system in history. If it British Prime Minister locally. “I can only say that the ing social unrest. “US carriers have asked to said the spokesman, Bashir Afghan capital of Kabul, killing new law which threatens to strip proves necessary, the British Boris Johnson announced ear- international community and Biden could lock down the resume passenger service, Ahmadi. The passengers were two people, including the the former British colony of its government will take this step lier that his country is ready to some of the foreign governments nomination within the next beginning June 1st. The all civilians travelling from one mosque’s prayer leader, and traditional freedoms. and take it willingly,” he said. open the door to almost 3 mil- have been adopting blatant dou- week as West Virginia and Chinese government’s failure to district to another when the bus wounding eight others. An estimated 3,50,000 The offer was laid out by lion Hong Kong citizens if ble standards in dealing with this Georgia hold primaries. On approve their requests is a vio- hit the bomb. Also Tuesday, the IS group Hongkongers hold British UK Foreign Secretary Dominic China enacts a national securi- matter and commenting on this Tuesday, voters across America lation of our Air Transport He said this was the third claimed responsibility for a National (Overseas) passports Raab in the House of ty law for the city. matter,” Lam said. were forced to navigate curfews, Agreement,” the US roadside bombing since a brief deadly roadside bombing over and another 2.5 million would Commons on Tuesday and Following talks with officials “It is within the legitimate health concerns and National Transportation Department cease-fire declared by the the weekend that hit a bus be eligible to apply for them. At Johnson stressed that he hopes in Beijing, Lam said China has jurisdiction of any country to Guard troops after election offi- said in a statement. The sus- Taliban for a major Muslim hol- belonging to a local TV station present, these BNO passports things don’t have to come to it the same right as the US and enact laws to protect and safe- cials dramatically reduced the pension order takes effect June iday had ended last month. in Kabul, killing at least seven only allow visa-free access to the as China risks “inflaming” the Britain to enact legislation pro- guard national security. USA is number of in-person voting 16, but could be implemented The Taliban have not civilians, including a woman UK for up to six months. situation in Hong Kong with tecting its national security and no exception. UK is no excep- sites to minimise the spread of sooner if President Donald claimed responsibility for any of and several children. AP “If China imposes its the new law. PTI that foreign criticism and threats tion,” Lam said. AP the coronavirus outbreak. AP Trump orders it to be. ?. C ,58986 6 % <& 4 % 4 "!,!7!8% $ 9 *. 2:86 62 &-'0, Rome: Italy reopened to trav- Cairo: The United Nations $ CD& & 35248 ellers from Europe on warned on Wednesday that its wo Pakistani lawmakers & , $ Wednesday, three months after programmes to fight the coro- ! Caracas: President Nicolás political solution, he said, Tdied from the novel coro- the country went into coron- navirus in war-torn Yemen !8*8& O O Maduro and Venezuela's oppo- adding that this agreement navirus here on Wednesday, a -/*,/* composition of the resident avirus lockdown, with all hopes might have to stop by the end 22555 sition, led by Juan Guaido, could next lead to more badly day after a provincial minister population, higher proportions pinned on reviving the key the month unless they get an have agreed to a measures for needed humanitarian assis- succumbed to COVID-19 in cotland Yard on Wednesday of those in black and tourism industry as the sum- immediate injection of cash. 6565 battling the new coronavirus to tance and create momentum the southern Sindh province. Sreleased its first set of data minority ethnic (BAME) mer season begins. The warning comes a day K be overseen by international for negotiations for a political Mian Jamshed Kakakhel, from policing action taken to groups were issued with FPNs Gondolas were ready to after a UN appeal for countries 62O health workers, a first step solution to the crisis. 65, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf impose the coronavirus lock- or arrested across London punt along Venice’s canals, to fund emergency aid in the #$!<&* toward cooperation between “If they can negotiate a (PTI) Member Provincial down across London, which as a whole,” the Met Police lovers will be able to act out Arab world’s poorest nation fell & 84555D bitter political rivals for the humanitarian accord, the next Assembly (MPA) from reveals a high proportion of admitted. “Romeo and Juliet” on Verona’s a billion dollars short of what $! 749 benefit of the country. step would be to negotiate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, died ethnic minorities being fined or “The reasons for this are famed balcony, and gladiator aid agencies needed — USD $ While focused narrowly on conditions for free and fair elec- here while undergoing arrested for breaches. likely to be complex and reflect fans can pose for selfies at 2.41 billion — to cover essen- the pandemic response, experts tions,” Ramsey said. treatment after having The Metropolitan Police a range of factors. This Rome’s Colosseum. tial activities from June to D $ said Wednesday the agreement The one-page agreement tested positive for the coron- said it had issued 973 fines, or includes interactions between But there were fears many December. opens a small window of hope signed June 1 says both sides avirus 10 days ago. Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), the areas subject to significant foreign tourists would be put off “This will severely handi- D for tackling Venezuela's over- will work in coordination to “Mian Jamshed was on between March 27 and May 14. proactive policing activity tar- coming to a country still shak- cap efforts to contain the out- L D $ M arching political stalemate that find funds for fighting the ventilator for the last three Those categorised as Asian, geting crime hot-spots and ing off a vicious pandemic. break, which is already spread- *# O has left the once-wealthy oil coronavirus. It is signed by days and passed away this which would include people of both the variation in the age- “Come to Calabria. There’s ing rapidly,” said Hayat Abu nation in deepening economic Maduro's health minister, Dr morning,” an official said. Indian origin, received profile and geographical dis- only one risk: that you’ll get fat,” Saleh, a spokesperson for the + ;:7 and social crisis. Carlos Alvarado, and Dr Julio “His son Mian Omar has 220 fines reflecting 22.6 per tribution of ethnic groups in the southern region’s governor U.N. Officer for the K “It's hard to overstate how Castro, who represents the recovered from coronavirus cent of FPNs compared to London,” it said. Jole Santelli said on Sunday as Coordination of Humanitarian important this is for Guaido-led National Assembly. while other family members their 18 per cent share of Of a total of 711 arrests the race began to lure big Affairs. 0 M Venezuela,” said Geoff Ramsey It was also signed by Dr have tested negative for it,” he London’s population. made in connection with spenders -- or any spenders -- At least 31 major UN pro- of the Washington Office on Gerardo de Cosio, the head of added. Black people received 253 COVID-19 legislation, the back to Italy’s sandy shores. grammes in Yemen, covering Latin America think tank. the Venezuela office of the Kakakhel was elected from fines, reflecting 26 per cent of largest group of arrested peo- Italy was the first European essentially every sector, from &+&# “It seems like both Maduro Pan American Health the constituency of PK-63 FPNs compared to their 12 per ple were white at 38 per cent, country to be hit hard by the food to health care and nutri- 29 and the opposition are begin- Organization and the World Nowshera in Khyber cent share of the UK capital’s followed by blacks at 31 per coronavirus and has officially tion, were at a “serious risk of $ ning to see that they can't sim- Health Organization, which Pakhtunkhwa in 2018. population. This compares cent and 14 per cent Asian. reported more than 33,000 significant reduction or clo- ply sit back with their arms will oversee the cooperation. Pakistan Muslim League- with 444 fines for those cate- When taken just in terms of deaths. sure,” she said. folded and blame the other “This document is, I hope, (Nawaz) MPA from from gorised as White British, mak- total numbers without pro- It imposed an economi- The coronavirus is threat- side.” a step to move forward to a Gujranwala Shaukat Manzoor ing up 45.6 per cent of the portionality, more white peo- cally crippling lockdown in ening to decimate Yemen’s # , Venezuelans are increas- level of collaboration of both Cheema also died after being FPNs while making up 59 per ple received FPNs or were early March and has since seen health care system, already % ingly losing patience with the sides,” Dr De Cosio told The on ventilator since Eid, Geo cent of London’s population. arrested than other individual its contagion numbers drop off ravaged by more than five ! lack of progress in finding a Associated Press. AP News reported. “When compared with the ethnic groups. dramatically. AFP years of civil war. AP ::795 618 ?

. 6- >3/!1$0/3- ;( $ ' fund inflows, analysts said. BSE realty, bankex, finance, 6@8",(/9 On a net basis, foreign capital goods, oil and gas, portfolio investors bought equi- industrials and consumer ')'0 ties worth 7,498.29 crore on durables indices rallied up to $ $ P$ Tuesday, provisional exchange 3.07 per cent, while telecom, he Sensex climbed 284 data showed. power, teck and IT shed up to *+!,+-. which it described the modus the respective companies and Tpoints while the “The buoyancy of the 0.95 per cent. operandi of the company to securing interests of the funds Nifty finished above the global markets triggered gap up Broader BSE mid-cap and mployees of JP Morgan allegedly launder the but they also indulged prima 10,000-mark on Wednesday opening and it traded range- small-cap indices surged up to EIndia Ltd, who were on the hard-earned money of home- facie in money laundering to as risk-on sentiment remained bound thereafter. However, 1.24 per cent. board of various Amrapali real buyers who wanted to purchase divert the home buyers’ funds in full gear amid supportive profit-taking in the last hour Meanwhile, India’s service estate group companies, “laun- an abode in Amrapali real to the tune of 187 crore to JP global cues. trimmed the gains. Amid all, sector activities declined dered” deposits worth 187 estate projects. Morgan India Property Banking and finance coun- Nifty reclaimed 10,000 mark sharply in May as the coron- crore of homebuyers and The apex court, which is Mauritius Company-II in ters saw heavy demand, help- and settled above the hurdle of avirus pandemic continued to “diverted” them to the multi- monitoring this case, had in Mauritius and Ms JP Morgan ing the benchmarks close in the 10,050 as well. impair business operations, national financial advisory December last year directed IPF-I Singapore 2 PTE Ltd in green for the sixth straight “Mixed trend was wit- restrict consumer footfall at firm’s entities based in the ED and its Lucknow zone Singapore,” the agency said in session. After hitting a peak of nessed amongst the sectoral shops and resulted in job loss- Mauritius and Singapore by Joint Director Rajeshwar its affidavit that was accessed by 34,488.69, the 30-share BSE indices wherein sectors like es, PMI data showed on undertaking sham transactions Singh, who was present in the PTI. Sensex shed some gains in metal, banking, and capital Wednesday. and using shell companies, the court, to take action against JP The employees have been fag-end trade to finish at goods were the top gainers On the currency front, the Enforcement Directorate has Morgan under the anti-money identified as Gunjan Bahl, 34,109.54, up 284.01 points or while sectors like IT and tele- rupee surrendered all intra-day found in its probe. laundering law and the Foreign Hrushikesh Kar and Chanakya 0.84 per cent. com ended in the red,” said Ajit gains to provisionally settle 11 The central probe agency Exchange Management Act Chakravarty. Similarly, the NSE Nifty Mishra, VP - Research, Religare paise lower at 75.47 against the submitted to the Supreme (FEMA). The agency said the jumped 82.45 points or 0.83 per Broking Ltd. US dollar. Court these findings of its The top court had first Mauritian company “was an cent to end at 10,061.55. The investigation as part of a reply- cracked the whip in July last active participant in the con- index closed above the crucial affidavit after it attached year on errant builders for spiracy from the very outset” 10,000-level for the first time 187,34,92,519 in bank deposit breaching the trust of home and that JP Morgan India since March 11, 2020. $ of JP Morgan India Pvt Ltd at buyers and ordered cancella- “played a key role in the remit- M&M was the top gainer a bank branch in Mumbai on tion of Amrapali Group’s reg- tance of diverted funds of the in the Sensex pack, spurting /#B/ market strategist for IG in left broad swaths of their aged jobseekers. May 26 under the Prevention istration under the real estate home buyers to Mauritius and 4.82 per cent, followed by Singapore. So far, the markets’ economies at a standstill begin- The rate edged up to just of Money Laundering Act law RERA and ousted it from Singapore.” Kotak Bank, Bajaj lobal stock markets rose momentum has not been ning in March. 7.3 per cent in April, the first (PMLA). its prime properties in the These employees of JP Finance, SBI, Nestle India, GWednesday, extending derailed by the wave of protests France’s CAC 40 was up 1.8 full month when pandemic The company, during the national capital region by nix- Morgan India P Ltd, it said, ICICI Bank, ONGC and three days of gains, as more across the US. per cent to 4,947, while lockdowns hit the continent, last hearing of the case in the ing the land leases. serving on the board of HDFC Bank. On the other economies reopened That began last week in Germany’s DAX gained 2.2 from 7.1 per cent in March. Supreme Court on May 27, The ED probe in the case Directors of Amrapali Zodiac hand, NTPC, Bharti Airtel, from shutdowns they had Minneapolis after a black man, per cent to 12,288. Britain’s The US jobless rate was had denied any wrongdoing found the role of “shell com- Developers P Ltd “got arranged Maruti and Hero MotoCorp imposed to stem the coron- George Floyd died with a FTSE 100 rose 1.1 per cent to near 15 per cent that month and said that this attachment panies” and “dummy direc- the cash flow in the company were among the laggards, slip- avirus pandemic. Minneapolis police officer 6,290. The futures for the Dow and is expected to hit almost 20 of properties by the ED was tors” in perpetration of the through funds arranged from ping up to 2.12 per cent. Asian indexes closed high- choking off his air. President industrials were up 0.7 per per cent when the May figures blatantly illegal as it was not alleged money laundering other companies of Amrapali Global markets soared to er and European markets were Donald Trump has threatened cent and those for the S&P 500 are released on Friday. part of any kind of financial crime. group, diversion of the funds of three-month highs as investors up in midday trading, while to send troops to quell picked up 0.4 per cent. Payroll processor ADP is dealing with the Amrapali “It is revealed in the PMLA the home buyers, staged valu- cheered the gradual reopening Wall Street futures the unrest. Economic data in Europe due to issue its May survey of Group. investigations that the employ- ation of shares, creation of of economies the world over, pointed to gains on the open in Investors appear to be was mixed, with a small hiring by private US companies The SC had asked the cen- ees of JP Morgan India Ltd on shell companies with dummy even as the rising coronavirus the US. focused instead on hopes that increase in unemployment due on Wednesday. tral agency to file a reply on this board of Ms Amrapali Zodiac directors and sham transac- cases and US-China tensions “The theme of reopening the worst of the pandemic both to Governments’ The Government’s weekly grievance raised by the com- Developers P Ltd and Ms tions to finally get accrued remained an overhang. optimism has its stronghold on downturn has passed, or will efforts to keep workers on tally of applications for unem- pany. The ED, through Amrapali Silicon City P Ltd about 140 crore to JP Morgan The domestic markets were markets going into the mid- soon, as Governments payrolls as well as a drop out of ployment aid, meanwhile, Additional Solicitor General were not only in complete con- India Property Mauritius also aided by robust foreign week,” said Jingyi Pan, slowly lift the restrictions that the labor market by discour- comes on Thursday. Sanjay Jain, filed the reply in trol of the material decision of Company-II.” ! )% !+A, 1@C# * & * ! #''!$ N O656:P & -34 - $ ( P $* ' 3 / *+!,+-.>+*+C describes itself as an interna- *+!,+-. most of the high exposure cat- tional organisation for public- egory, he said. *+!,+-. 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January 2021, by bringing and social systems for a more disruptions, Moody’s Investor avirus disruptions, this number oogle has removed from its users while also giving devel- prices to fill its underground Indian Oil Corp (IOC), together leaders from across fair, sustainable and resilient Service said on Wednesday. has now declined to 5 per Gapp store an Indian opers the tools they need to strategic oil storage to shore up the nation’s largest oil firm, in the globe for in-person as well future. Pressure has eased for cent. mobile application, ‘Remove succeed. When violations of insurance against any supply or 2019-20 entered into a long- as virtual dialogues with a “It requires a new social Chinese toll roads, while a “On the other hand, a China Apps’ that allowed users these policies are identified, we price disruption, the Petroleum term contract for sourcing theme of ‘The Great Reset’. contract centred on human small number of utilities face small number of power utilities to delete Chinese games and have an established process of Ministry said on Wednesday. crude oil from the USA. The gathering of the dignity, social justice and where moderate exposure, it said. A now have moderate exposure other software from their working with developers to While the 5.33 million It also signed a first-ever world’s rich and powerful, held societal progress does not fall high proportion (67 per cent) to coronavirus disruption, Android smartphones, citing help them find remedies,” tonnes of emergency storage - term contract for importing 2 every year in the Swiss ski behind economic develop- of rated project and infra- given rising pressure from violation of its policies. Google spokesperson said in - enough to meet India’s oil million tonnes of Urals grade resort town, will also open its ment,” it said. structure companies in Asia falling power prices and lower Alphabet Inc’s Google had response to an e-mail query. needs for 9.5 days - was built in crude oil from Rosneft of doors virtually for everyone The WEF said the global Pacific continue to have low demand, which is only partly previously removed Mitron Remove China Apps underground rock caverns in Russia in 2020, the Ministry. across the world online and health crisis has laid bare long- exposure to the coronavirus- offset by lower fuel costs,” the app - the popular Indian alter- helped users identify the coun- Mangalore and Padur in “First Russian cargo of 2 mil- through a network of more standing ruptures in economies related disruptions, supported statement said. native for China’s TikTok. try of origin for apps installed Karnataka and Visakhapatnam lion barrels under the contract than 400 hubs globally. and societies, and created a by their essential nature and Following the reclassifica- The two apps had drawn on the phone, highlighting in Andhra Pradesh by the was received by IOC at Paradip The 50th WEF Annual social crisis that urgently predictable cashflows, Moody’s tion of these toll roads and util- millions of downloads in India Chinese ones and suggesting Government, state-owned oil on April 8, 2020,” it said. Meeting, which was held from requires decent, meaningful Investors Service said in a ities, the number of companies as border tensions between steps for removal. firms were in April asked to In just over two years, January 21-24, 2020, was one of jobs. statement.” with moderate exposure has India and China surged. Once deleted, a message buy import oil when global bilateral hydrocarbon trade the last high-profile gatherings The twin summit in The number of companies increased to 28 per cent from Mitron app had over 5 popped up saying “You are rates fell to a two-decade low. with US increased from almost this year before the January 2021 will be both in- with high exposure has reduced 23 per cent in April. million downloads. Developed awesome, no China app found.” “Taking advantage of low negligible in 2017 to 11 per cent coronavirus pandemic brought person and virtual, connecting in recent months, particulary “Moreover, a limited num- by little-know OneTouch The app came in the limelight crude prices due to the of total two-way trade, it said. almost the entire world key global Governmental and the Chinese toll road sector fol- ber of projects with exposure to AppLabs, based in Jaipur, after innovator and education- COVID-19 situation, India “US is the 6th largest source of to a halt. business leaders in Davos with lowing the end of the toll-free commodity risk – particularly Remove China Apps had ist Sonam Wangchuk appealed filled its strategic reserves to full crude oil imports while India In a statement, Geneva- a global multi-stakeholder net- period and with recovering energy-related – also face ris- become a top trending free app to Indians to boycott Chinese capacity,” the ministry said in has become the 4th largest based WEF said its 51st Annual work in 400 cities around the traffic volumes,” said Arnon ing challenges following the on Google’s mobile app store in products because of aggression a tweet adding this led to a export destination for the US Meeting will again bring world for a forward-oriented Musiker, senior vice president recent material fall in oil, gas India with more than five mil- by the Chinese army on the forex saving of 5,000 crore. Oil crude.” It, however, did not give together global leaders from dialogue driven by the younger and manager at Moody’s. and coal prices,” Musiker said. lion downloads since late May. Indian border in the Ladakh prices globally had slumped details. government, business and civil generation. These would Airports now make up “Our global Play policies region. after coronavirus pummeled The Strategic Petroleum society, and stakeholders from include cities in India, among demand. Reserve entity of India (ISRPL) around the world, but this other countries. The announce- The storages at Mangalore built the underground storages time in a unique configuration ment of “the great reset” sum- and Padur were half-empty at Mangalore and Padur in of both in-person and virtual mit was made by the Prince @ D and there was some space Andhra Pradesh and dialogues. ‘The Great Reset’ Charles of Wales and WEF available in Vizag storage as Visakhapatnam in Andhra will be the theme of this unique founder and Executive well. These were filled by buy- Pradesh as insurance against twin summit in January 2021, Chairman Klaus Schwab dur- $ ' ing oil from Saudi Arabia, the supply and price disruptions. it added. The WEF, which ing a virtual meeting. $

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mid pay cuts and layoffs Aacross sectors, discount broker 5paisa.com on Wednesday announced salary hikes of up to 15 per cent and advance bonus pay-outs to boost employee morale. The move is also aimed at helping employees tide over the difficult times amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the country’s only listed discount broker said in a statement. As the startup ecosystem undergoes revenue losses and client attrition, 5paisa.com had a good quarter recently in terms of client addition, con- tinues the streak of business growth in the April-June period so far, it added. Company said it on-board- ed over 1.2 lakh customers in the the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019-20. “Within a span of four years, 5paisa.Com has become a well-managed fintech firm with focus on efficient cost management and advanced technology. While we face uncertainties, we are also aligning ourselves to pri- oritise on employee benefits,” the company’s CEO Gagdani said. 0

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Refashioned needs of the current times, where safe- in moderation, avant garde rugs can ty against diseases, is the prime focus. be used as wall art and rugged Adetee Sawhney from Altus Interio woven fabric as throws, while paint- D says “This is the time where we have no ings and installations can be create option but to stay home. So, we need to a statement wall, or even a ceiling. $ make relevant changes, especially, in the Grouping similar objects in clusters areas where we spend a lot of time like of three further creates a natural the kitchen, bedroom, living area and symmetry and a sense of luxury bathroom. They would need a change within the space. to begin with.” On the other hand inte- /C,D rior designer Punam Kalra, creative GREEN FINGERS :9 director of I’M the Centre says, “We A mix of modern aesthetic D have been reminded that our lifestyle is planters and recycled household D nothing but an ode to nature and items like old ceramics and glass hence it’s essential to embrace the jars, can be upcycled to create an green movement by shifting our focus interesting green space. Huge cor- D to biophilia and easy to recycle elements ner planters are a calm and lively like wood, vegetable fibre, jute, sisal, highlight, while smaller succulents hemp, stone, metal, terracotta and and bonsai plants make the space L! many more. We have to also become look classy and delicate. Simple more sensitive to the sourcing of our vases with fresh flowers, along with materials, the manufacturing process lamps, poufs, Ottomans, benches, and the end design, so that our interi- bean bags, coffee tables and artwork ors are environment conscious, heart- BRING OUTSIDE INSIDE add a dreamy, charming, cozy and ( felt and inspiring.” relaxing look. - Since there is a stronger focus now on cleanliness and sanitation, there will & & & 7 7 NOVEL FURNITURE be emphasis on incorporating uncom- Furniture in natural materials, plicated, easy to maintain and innova- $&& 296%E!% 8 ?9 with accessories in macramé, rat- tive surfaces within the house for easy tan and wicker add an effortless upkeep in the future. “The role of inte- connect well with our state of mind charm to the space. Reclaimed fur- riors has always been to aid daily rou- while creating a balance between our niture, designed with a skillful use tines and lifestyle of the inhabitants. It physical and mental health. Sawhney of lines, forms and artwork, paired can’t build immunity on its own, but says, “This is the time to choose envi- with upcycled experimental acces- provides its users with a safe space and ronment-friendly options for our hous- sories, in a combination of modern convenience to successfully achieve it,” es. For instance, we can use all natural bio-synthetic and recyclable mate- M says Kalra. fabric for sofa and other covers, bam- rials, radiate an affable, ultra-mod- This intimate relationship between boo chairs and tables, indoor plants, ern vibe. Soft curves and solid, spaces and the human experience needs wooden furniture and natural lights. rounded, irregular shapes, along O8 new terminology like immunity assist- Secondly, we can use energy saving with sharper geometric shapes, &B ing décor, modern essentialism, interi- devices like eco-friendly kitchen appli- expressed in furniture, pillows, or hygiene and resilient interiors. ances and solar lights.” prints, modern artwork, contempo- B rary accessories and statement light- 8 HEALTHY INTERIOR INVOKE EMOTIONS ing, create indulgent and mes- Curtains and carpets are always Using a combination of colour in merising interiors. -8 integral part of interior décor. But they décor means introducing various shades Bringing in the decorative glory $ also attract dust which is harmful, of emotions. 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These details can be ) in distinctive, natural fabrics like linen necessary to create an interesting and which can be conveniently sterilised at added in the form of discreet uphol- and silk, bamboo mats, and woven rugs inspiring ambiance, that is also acousti- SPACE MANAGEMENT the entrance. These areas also need to stery patterns, luminous metallic &&$ which can add an organic feeling of lux- cally sound, multi-functional, easy to With homes doubling up as offices incorporate minimal exposed surfaces, fabrics, lighting details, sleek furni- 1 1 ury and intimacy,” says Sawhney. maintain and comfortable”. Colour can a dedicated space to work in may clean forms, hygienic surface treat- ture details, crockery, wall hangings 1 Curtain are essential to maintain also be added in the form of wallpaper, become the new trend. Pooja and ments like brass and copper and more and screens for a more dramatic our privacy and make the interiors look photographs, memorabilia and big art Arbaysis said, “People have learnt that automation with touchless technology space with an enhanced ornamen- ) $ 1 beautiful. Interior designers, Pooja and work, used as feature walls, statement working from home is a possibility and like automatic doors, motion-sensor tal look. & Arbaysis Ashley, co-founders of Ashley, ceiling finishes, wall art and installa- more people may engage in it. It may be lights and temperature control. Kalra L*$= say, “Curtain fabrics can be coated tions. more advisable to look at furnishing says, “The dedicated space should be & with special technology to make them “Bold and dramatic, or soft and options which are natural and comfort- inspiring, well-lit and quiet. for your pens, pencils and other para- & $-P easy to maintain. Anti-microbial coat- understated, or an eccentric mix of the able to body contact and health as you Personalising a small corner with com- phernalia along with some small potted L &, ing can be used on any upholstery and two; the freshly coloured walls, ceilings spend longer hours at home. Quieter fortable furniture and chic accessories plants. Decorate the wall behind the carpets too. These make the furnishing and furniture immediately make the spaces with sound absorption and like lamps, small planters, vibrant art, desk with inspirational quotes and more hygienic. Rather than curtains one interiors look new. The Pantone Colour soundproofing are going to be impor- tea coasters, speakers and cosy rugs, miniature artworks. can opt for tech-based switchable glass of the year — classic blue — paired with tant”. throws and cushions, can create an ideal Sachin Gupta from Beyond designs films too which can be used over any earthy and neutral tones, highlighted Since we might be spending more work environment. The colour tones says, “By choosing a sofa that will dou- glass surface. These technologically with bolder shades like orange and ter- time at home in the future, our private and materials can be balanced with a ble up as a bed whenever needed, a cen- advanced films can be dimmed by a racotta create an elegant and artistic spaces need to change in their funda- healthy dose of neutrals and wood, tre table with storage and floating $ wave of hand, voice or by a remote. ambiance. Pastel and muted shades of mental use. We need to make more along with bolder accent colours and shelves on the wall for your memorabil- These can even be smart and automat- pink, green and lilac give the space a space for daily activities like exercising highlight accessories, while also ensur- ia and accessories, the living room can ed to change the intensity of opacity hint of cheery pop and modern vintage and soaking in the sun, create dedicat- ing minimal clutter and visual conflict have space for all essentials with min- depending upon sunlight.” glamour. Adding deep forest tones to the ed work spaces and accessible healing of the arrangement”. imal furniture. Similarly, you should go &$ Our home is our safe haven and a upcycled furniture creates a fresh nat- areas which facilitate easy disinfection In a small space choose a corner in for furniture pieces that also offer stor- healthy interior is all about eco-friend- ural look. Nature-inspired motifs and and natural ventilation. your living room or bedroom to create age in all rooms so that you can do with- D liness. The world is now realising the vivid colours like mauve, black, purple The existing spaces have to be a compact desk so that it does not occu- out separate storage units that occupy importance of designing spaces which and yellow in wallpapers, tiles and decluttered and reorganised to accom- py too much of floor area. Create space precious floor space.” ' $ .8 $ 3 " , , L' $D % Q Q M' $ ! + , 9 & && ) D . his World Environment Day, June N D T5, Discovery, Discovery HD and recently launched Discovery Plus app will showcase, The Story of Plastic, a look at the man-made crisis of pollution and the effect it has D on our planet and the people that inhabit it. Spanning three continents, the film illustrates the ongoing cata- nushka Sharma has come forward to D strophe: fields full of garbage, verita- raise awareness on the need to main- ble mountains of trash; rivers and seas Atain hygiene and sanitation during clogged with waste; and skies choked the pandemic. She is urging people to stop with the poisonous emissions from Factual. ever before. It highlights, that while Environmental Justice Advocacy open defecation and is making them aware L plastic production and processing. “It was always a priority for us to cleanup is important, the real solution Services), who supports communities of the health hazard associated with it. The It features interviews with experts find the film a home that would lies in stopping the mass production sitting at the fence-line of the petro- superstar has been associated with the and activists on the frontlines of the amplify the important messages and of plastic in the first place. “The cri- chemical corridor along the Gulf Swachh Bharat Mission and the new cam- $ D fight, revealing the disastrous conse- voices,” states filmmaker Deia sis doesn’t start when the plastics enter Coast. paign aims to tell the citizens that the quences of the flood of plastic smoth- Schlosberg. “I have been passionate the ocean. It starts when the oil and The Story of Plastic forcefully COVID-19 crisis can be curbed through ering ecosystems and poisoning com- about this issue for over 10 years. The the gas leave the wellhead, and it identifies a pressing global challenge strict sanitation. A munities around the world — and the Story of Plastic showed us the truth of keeps on being a problem at every which first surfaced around 15 years The actor says, “When women all over global movement rising up in what plastic is doing to our planet,” step along the way,” says film subject ago. It highlights how the actions of the country had decided that they would / response. With engaging original explains co-executive producer and Carroll Muffett of Centre for one group can affect not only their educate everyone on the lesson of close the animation, archival industry footage award-winning musician Jackson International Environmental Law. world but that of their neighbours on door, shun the disease, no one had thought starting in the 1930s and first-person Browne. Beyond illuminating the nature of the other side of the globe too. As that their initiative would turn into such a D accounts of the unfolding emergency, It shines a light on the environ- the crisis, the film also puts the spot- activist Shibu K Nahir explains, “Look huge wave. Today, we all have to remem- the film distills a complex problem mental damage and human rights light on the global resistance and net- at our globe: it’s a water world… So ber that and remind others about the les- D that is increasingly affecting the plan- abuses that occur throughout the life work of every-day heroes working if you imagine that we are in a womb son of cleanliness.” C%! et’s and its residents’ well-being. cycle of plastic — not just once it’s dis- internationally to combat this urgent filled with water, whatever I do here She urges her fellow citizens by saying, “The issues highlighted in the posed off. The message around plas- problem, including Charlie Moore is going to affect every single life form “If we take care of cleanliness around us, by film illuminate how the decisions tic has, for decades, been controlled (Algalita Marine Research & on this earth… Whether a person in not defecating in the open, we will keep our- made locally can affect us globally. We by its producers, who have deliberate- Education) who discovered the North Europe or US or India or Africa or selves healthy and India clean. We will are eager to highlight the solutions ly focussed on waste. The film reveals Pacific Garbage Patch, Ellen and Elise Philippines, it’s a life… We need to become strong to fight against any kind of M laid out in the film that will help make how the plastics’ industry is simulta- Gerhart of Pennsylvania who protest- bring in that kind of a spirit of unity disease. 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Media veterans od of lockdown 1.0 to 4.0. and water (NGOs) and helping the believe that 11 daily VCs with media “As per the commissioner and society by providing food, sanitisers is perhaps a historic initiative. special secretary, the department and masks (philanthropists). After the first Corona positive substantially enhanced the activities In the government departments, case was reported in Jaipur on on social media and was continuous- Department of Information and March 2, the DIPR immediately ly updating its website, facebook, Public Relations (DIPR) was silent- sprang to action to make people down,” informed DIPR announcements include: only twitter and instagram accounts with ly playing its role and was keeping aware about this pandemic. Till Commissioner and Special Secretary, chemists, provision/grocery and latest information, decisions and people of the state and media now, more than 50 advertisements Mahendra Soni. vegetables and fruits shops to remain announcements that helped the gen- informed about the developments of have been published in newspapers It is notable that Rajasthan was open during lockdown; distribu- eral public and media. As a result, the state government including the starting from March 5. “The deci- the first state to announce lockdown tion of free wheat to National Food the followers on twitter touched 2 announcements and decisions sions taken by Gehlot were published from March 22 and since then peo- Security Act (NFSA) beneficiaries; lakh. 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He is current- train and play in a “bio-secure” envi- of the new environment,” said lead Campbell, Raymon Reifer, Kemar ly on road to recovery from the back ronment during the seven weeks of selector Roger Harper. Roach, J Blackwood. injury which needed a surgery last year. the tour, as part of the “comprehen- “Playing in July could be a bless- Reserves: Sunil Ambris, Joshua Da “I see myself as a back-up seamer sive” medical and operations plans ing as the weather is likely to be Silva, S Gabriel, Keon Harding, for sure. After my back surgery, I don’t to ensure player and staff safety. warmer which will allow the squad Kyle Mayers, Preston McSween, M know, playing Test cricket right now will “The bio-secure protocols will more of an opportunity to play its Mindley, Shane Moseley, Anderson be a challenge,” the 26-year-old told restrict movement in and out of the best cricket.” Phillip, O Thomas, Jomel Warrican. Cricbuzz in Conversation. venues, so the selection panel has “If I was a Test player and didn’t also named a list of reserve players have the game in white-ball cricket, I who will travel to train and help pre- " could go now and risk my back in Tests looked after me as a child. I felt like he pare the Test squad and ensure but I know my importance in white ball was a father figure for me. Learnt so replacements are available in case of *+!,+-. “He drags people with him and cricket. “It has happened that I played much,” he said. any injury," said CWI. gets the best out of the players Tests and then didn’t do well in ODIs “Ricky taught me situations, mind- The touring party, which will be ngland skipper Joe Root around him. I think that’s a and T20s because my plus point is my sets. He used to sit with me before I went tested for Covid-19 this week, is Emight have to skip the great quality to have as a leader energy,” he explained. into bat. I would sit near boundary rope scheduled to fly to England on a opening Test against West and something he can take into Pandya first picked up the back and call Ricky. He would sit with me and chartered flight on June 8. Indies if it coincides with captaincy if he was to get injury in 2018 when he was stretchered tell me what’s happening. So I grasped The two newcomers to the the impending birth of the opportunity. I could off the field during an Asia Cup match and learnt quickly,” he revealed. Test squad are middle-order bats- his second child with see him doing a very against Pakistan. Speaking of support, national skip- man Nkrumah Bonner and fast vice-captain Ben Stokes good job.” Recalling the day, Pandya said he per Virat Kohli, coach Ravi Shastri and bowler Chemar Holder. taking over the mantle. Root said Stokes can thought his career was over. NCA Director Rahul Dravid are also The 22-year-old Holder, who is In fact, Root has be a huge success not “I genuinely thought that my career among those, Pandya feels grateful to. not related to West Indies captain backed Stokes, whom only in short term but is over because I’d never seen anyone “Virat, Rohit (Sharma) or Ravi sir ) " , - $= *$ #*IB* $ Jason Holder, was the leading fast he believes will be a even if he is given the job being stretchered off. I was knocked out don’t come and teach you the game. bowler in the national champi- “fantastic captain”. for long term. for 10 minutes, after that the pain never They have given me that freedom,” he & ;/.*R& series, which is expected to mark onship with 36 wickets in eight “I think if Ben “People will always went down. said. resumption of international crick- matches at 18.91 each, and was part was captain he would look up to him and want to “What happens to me is that my “The security that they gave me hree West Indies players – et if it gets the final approval from of the ICC Under-19 World Cup be fantastic. One of play for him, whether cap- body goes into recovery mode straight backing with all their heart helped big Darren Bravo, Shimron the UK Government. winning side in 2016. his great qualities as vice- tain or not. But especially as away... Asia Cup was anyway going to time. That was the reason I started tak- THetmyer and Keemo Paul – “Darren Bravo, Shimron Bonner, 31, is in line to make captain and as a leader is captain he’ll have people be my last series before being rested but ing decisions on my own,” he added. on Wednesday refused to tour Hetmyer and Keemo Paul all his Test debut after being one of the that he sets the example, the wanting to play for him and then the injury happened,” he remem- As for Dravid, Pandya said he is England for next month’s proposed declined the invitation to travel to leading batsmen in the 2020 West way he goes about his short-term he’d be a huge bered. Pandya said he owes it to his IPL thankful to the former captain for three-match Test series, which will England for the tour and CWI fully Indies Championship with 523 training, how he wants to success. Until you get the team Mumbai Indians’ coach Ricky never judging him. be conducted in a bio-secure envi- respects their decision to choose to runs in seven matches at an aver- bowl in difficult circum- opportunity to do it longer, Ponting for being there for him during “...He accepted the way I am. He ronment to combat Covid-19 threat. do so,” Cricket West Indies said in age of 58.11. stances, the way he stands you just never know, it might the tough phase. never judged me. Always respected me Cricket West Indies (CWI) a statement. “The new cricketing environ- up in different scenarios be a huge success. I wouldn’t “In 2015, someone who looked after as a cricketer. He enjoyed my work announced a 14-man squad for the “As previously stated, CWI will ment will take some getting used to. with the bat,” Root said. put it past him,” he said. me the best was Ricky Ponting. He ethic,” Pandya said. " O* $ I 8P ! ; *+!,+-. it’s not just about coming back Former pacer Irfan Palghar last month. guidelines for bowlers, sug- and playing cricket in a match,” Pathan believes the Indian Pathan feels that any gesting that teams would pin great and ICC Cricket he said. team management will have team, including an IPL one, need to exercise caution SCommittee chairman Anil “It’s also about coming back to focus on the bowlers will have to be careful with over bowlers’ workloads to Kumble on Wednesday reiterat- from two and a half months of and be “extremely careful” the bowlers, who would be avoid a serious injury like ed the panel’s reluctance to being locked up... And especial- with regard to injury man- more prone to injury having stress fracture of the spine allow use of artificial substances ly if you’re a bowler, you need to agement once the players hit been out of action for more as players get ready to on the ball despite the saliva ban, have those bowling overs under the ground after the coron- than two months. resume training. saying the balance between bat your belt before you start com- avirus-forced hiatus. “Injury management is “In a squad of 15, every and ball can be maintained by peting. Players in India haven’t the most important thing. team has 4 to 6 bowlers. Be “playing around” with the pitch- “So, it’s important that you been able to practise since We will have to focus on all it an IPL team, Indian team es. slowly and gradually come back March 25 due to the coun- the bowlers,” Pathan, who or any international or “So in cricket you have the into sort of normalcy that you trywide lockdown. has played 29 Tests and domestic team, we will surface that you can play around can and the advantage that It was pacer Shardul 120 ODIs for India, said on have to be extremely care- with and bring about a balance cricket has over other sports is - Thakur who became the Star Sports show Cricket ful about injury manage- between the bat and ball,” said that there’s an element of first Indian team member to Connected. ment as our boys have Kumble at a FICCI webinar. adjustable variance in the pitch, resume training after he The ICC also recently been out of action for a The bowlers will miss using “And in a Test match why something that we felt, the cre- which not many sport have,” he bowled in the nets in came up with specific while,” he said. PTI saliva the most in Test cricket as not get two spinners to play in ativity was something that we added. it aids them in generating both Australia, two in England, which should not (tinker with),” he Kumble said the committee’s #E# conventional and reverse swing. doesn’t happen often.” said. recommendations focused on ." “...You can still probably Like he had said right after Kumble, however, admitted resumption of cricket at the ear- *+!,+-. leave grass on the surface or even recommending saliva ban as an that it would be hard for play- liest. “... I know there’s been a lot have two spinners, let’s get spin- interim measure, Kumble reiter- ers to adjust to not using saliva. of debate about shining the ball e is Virat Kohlis go-to-man in limited- % ners back in the game in a Test, ated that allowing use of artifi- “Although it is second but the idea was to kickstart Hovers cricket when the team needs a because one day game or a T20 cial substances would have taken nature in cricket, and that’s cricket, play the sport, and then wicket. While the modern era has seen bats- 8 ' you are not really worried about the creativity out of the game. something that players will find I’m sure things will fall in place. men take spinners to the cleaners in the shining the ball. It’s Test match “We’ve been very strict it hard to manage. And that’s Yes, there will be some chal- shorter formats of the game, left-arm spin- Afghanistan Cricket that we are talking about,” said about substances that have been why I believe that at training, lenges. You have to go one ner Kuldeep Yadav rarely fails to answer his Board (ACB) on Wednesday the former India captain. used on the ball. That was they’d like to start slowly because game at a time. skippers call. Interestingly, Kuldeep says he held discussions with skipper has learnt a lot about handling pressure sit- Asghar Afghan and head coach uations from the skipper. Lance Klusener to discuss the Speaking about how does he handle the possible resumption of crick- " ! O $P role of a wicket-taker when batsmen are et in the country. known to take on the spinners and runs are The ACB is looking to bound to be leaked? The 25-year old host a training camp later this Tottenham forward I’ve done but I really enjoyed together, we helped each Kuldeep says that the confidence the skip- month in Kabul and stated Son Heung-min says he it. The three weeks other so the time was fantas- per shows in him is vital and also that he they will be following all nec- enjoyed the “tough” chal- were tough but I tic.” takes a leaf or two out of Kohli’s book when essary Government and World lenge of his three-week spell tried to enjoy it.” Son was out injured for it comes to handling pressure. Health Organisation proto- doing military service in He added: the final weeks before the “If your captain believes in you, giving cols. South Korea. “The first day, League was suspended and your best on the field becomes easy. From “ACB leadership held a Son completed his we don’t know cannot wait to get going Virat, we learn a lot of things like how to video conference with Head mandatory training last each other so when the season restarts. O manage difficult situations. He never fails to Coach Lance Klusener, Chief month while Spurs wait- it’s a bit weird “I’m physically fine, I’m motivate young players. I remember when Selector Andy Moles, Skipper ed for the Premier but soon we working really, really hard to I was new in the team he backed me a lot. Asghar Afghan and some ACB League season to got to know be at my maximum level and In fact, now also, he is always there for me. officials as they discussed the resume. “It was a each other. We it’s nearly there,” he said. He always appreciates your skills and we have training camp in June which good experience,” spent every day “Everyone is back, every- a great tuning together. The best quality of shall be held in Kabul as per he told Spurs together in one one is in good shape. A Virat is that he also understands the team and 7 #!$ guidelines by WHO and TV. “I couldn’t room, 10 people. Everyone wants to play again its player’s well which makes our job easy on $ '+ $ ,"* Ministry of Public Health,” say every- We were very and everyone is motivated,” The German football feder- field,” he pointed. $ < # + the Board tweeted. thing that close, working he added. AFP ation will not punish players who protest against the killing of George Floyd and racism. ) 5 &1, Several players in Germany have A E* ( made statements with gestures or messages on their clothing since Floyd died on May 25 after a white Minneapolis There is a stark dif- National Institute of Sport in the body. Maybe there could ) police officer pressed his knee for sev- ference between what ace (NIS) in Patiala throughout the be a fitness test taken some eral minutes on his neck. javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra time that the lockdown had time in the future but I don’t Former England The federation, known as the DFB, is used to while training and been imposed. really know when. My weight star Steve McManaman feels on Wednesday said it opposed punish- what he is doing now. Outdoor training for ath- has not really changed much that big clubs like Real Madrid ing any players because it believes their However, he is just happy to be letes at NIS started on Monday it’s just a few crucial muscles and Barcelona, which feature anti-racism messages match the feder- back outside even though for but they are yet to be allowed that need strengthening.” top players and have big ation’s own principles. now it is without a javelin, an to use their equipment. Neeraj AFI had said last month squads, will do better than oth- “The DFB has made a strong stand equipment that he has gained however is not too bothered by that it is looking to resume the ers when the La Liga restarts against any form of racism, discrimina- mastery over in his career but that as he has to rebuild domestic calendar in next week behind closed doors tion or violence and stands for tolerance, one that he could not do much strength before going full September and Prez Adille amid the Covid-19 pandemic. openness and diversity, values which are with during the last two steam. Sumariwalla has made it clear Lionel Messi’s Barcelona also anchored in the DFB’s statutes,” fed- months. “(Training) starts around that no foreign training camps and Real Madrid are at first and eration president Fritz Keller said in a “It was certainly a matter 6.30am and for now we are not will be held for any athlete this second position respectively in McManaman also said England midfielder, who won statement. of great happiness,” Neeraj spending more than two hours. year. Neeraj said that with no the 20-team standings after 27 that the three months break 37 international caps between “Therefore the players’ actions have said when asked about how he Slowly we will increase the competitions in the horizons, matches each with two points due to the Covid-19 pandem- 1994 and 2001. our respect and our understanding.” felt when he got the news of the intensity,” he said. there is no rush to get back to separating them. ic has also given time to some While former Spain and The statement named four players resumption of outdoor train- too long. For the past two “My fitness levels have training with full intensity. “The schedule is tight with top players in Barcelona and Barcelona midfielder Luis who protested during last weekend’s ing. “This is the reason why we months I was doing some dipped a bit in these last two “The thing is there are no just 5-6 weeks and so the Real Madrid to recover from Garcia, said the players should games — Achraf Hakimi, Jadon Sancho, are here at the camp, to train. excercise to maintain core fit- months. I have to get my competitions happening in the teams with quality players and their injuries. avoid getting injured in the ini- Weston McKennie and Marcus Thuram So when that was not an ness but couldn’t really do elbow and shoulders back to near future so we don’t need to big squads, which have better “Those injured (in tial matches. — but made clear the same approach option there was not much to anything holding a javelin. full strength again and then rush with anything. This year player back-ups, will do better. Barcelona and Real Madrid) “The players had three would apply to any future protests. do. For now we are looking to Now hopefully we can slowly only will I get back to the heavy at least until November there Barcelona and Real Madrid are back. Everybody seemed to months without playing and so Germany’s approach has the back- get back to the way we used to get back to our routine.” training I used to do before.” won’t be anything. There is no have these and it is a very close be fit and so they will benefit they should not get injured in ing of FIFA. The governing body of train before all this. The 22-year-old is one of “The coaches haven’t real- scope of going outside of race between the two at the from the three months of the first couple of matches. But world football said on Tuesday that such “It’s not good for an athlete several elite athletes who were ly taken a measure of exactly course, for any training or top,” McManaman said during break. I hope Real Madrid win the most important thing is demonstrations “deserve an applause and to be away from training for holed up in the hostels of the how much difference has come competitions,” he said. IANS virtual press conference. the La Liga,” said the former their safety,” he said. PTI not a punishment.” AFP