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WILL FIGHT AGAINST ‘ARRIVALS TO AUS FROM K’TAKA CM PLAYS DOWN FARM LAWS ON ALL FRONTS: COVID-19 SAFENATIONS COULD TEJASVI SURYA’S ‘BLURU A PUNJAB CM QUARANTINE AT HOME’ TERROR HUB’ REMARK

Landslide closes SHORT TAKES India has never accepted Rajnath launches startup challenge to Srinagar-Leh 15 MLAs test Covid 1959 definition of LAC promote self-reliance in defence sector positive in Odisha highway Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) Union New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) with China: Govt Srinagar, Sep 29 (UNI) A Defence Minister Rajnath Singh The BJP is planning to massive landslide has closed on Tuesday launched a startup counter the opposition’s the Srinagar-Leh highway as challenge to achieve self-reliance attack over the farm Bills scores of vehicles are strand- in the military sector under the by reaching out to the elec- ed on the two sides of the Zo- ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ campaign. torate. The BJP is believed jila Pass. Traffic officials said Singh launched the Defence India to have asked all its MPs to a massive landslide hit the Startup Challenge (DISC 4) featur- go back to their respective India Gate area in the Zojila ing initiatives aimed at expanding constituencies and reach Pass on Monday evening af- the horizons of the Innovations out to their electorate. ter which traffic on the over for Defence Excellence (iDEX) The ministers too may be 340-Kms long Srinagar-Leh ecosystem. “The iDEX4Fauji ini- the programme qualitatively and gal innovation ideas from the sol- asked to reach out to larg- Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) Warn- including to the Chinese highway was halted. “Ef- tiative and the Product Manage- quantitatively,” the Ministry of diers. There are more than 13 lakh er masses through press ing Beijing against advancing side.” Under various bilateral forts are going on to clear ment Approach (PMA) guidelines Defence said in a statement. It is a service personnel working in the conferences. All BJP MPs its untenable unilateral inter- agreements, including the the landslide and restore were also launched by the Defence first of its kind initiative launched fields and on the borders, handling are believed to have been pretation, India on Tuesday 1993 Agreement on Mainte- traffic on the highway”, traf- Minister during the event. Each to support the innovations identi- extreme conditions and equip- asked by the party leader- said that it has never accepted nance of Peace and Tranquil- fic officials said. Meanwhile, of these initiatives is expected to fied by the members of the Indian ment and would be having many ship to go back and stay the 1959 definition of the Line ity along the LAC, the 1996 scores of vehicles including facilitate iDEX-DIO to scale up armed forces and will bolster fru- ideas to improve such equipment. put in their respective con- of Actual Control (LAC) with Agreement on Confidence trucks and light vehicles are stituencies for the next 15 China. In response to que- Building Measures (CBMs) stranded on the two sides days, meet their electorate ries on a recent media report in the military field, the 2005 of the Zojila Pass that con- JAVADEKAR SAYS 5 STATES and highlight the reality of quoting a Chinese Foreign Protocol on Implementation nects the cold desert Ladakh the farm Bills, on which the Ministry statement regarding of CBMs, the 2005 Agree- region with the rest of the TO MEET ON THURSDAY party feels the opposition is China’s position on the LAC, ment on Political Parameters country. The highway re- over the issue of pollu- that air pollution affects taries of 5 states and UTs “deliberately misleading” the official spokesperson of and Guiding Principles for mains closed from Novem- tion while asserting that not according to state -- Delhi, Punjab Haryana, the people. The outreach the Ministry of External Af- Settlement of the India-China ber to April each year due to various measures have al- limits but according to air Uttar Pradesh and Rajas- programme includes door- fairs, Anurag Srivastava, said, Boundary Question, both In- heavy snowfall on the Zojila New Delhi, Sep 29 ready been taken in order shed which affects Delhi, than. He informed that to-door visits, holding lo- “India has never accepted the dia and China have commit- Pass. To ensure round-the- (UNI) Union Environ- to curb it. He added that Ghaziabad, Noida, Farid- state pollution control cal seminars, and meeting so-called unilaterally defined ted to clarification and con- year connectivity, a tunnel is ment Minister Prakash Ja- it needs to be understood abad, Gurugram and oth- board chiefs, other senior community leaders and 1959 Line of Actual Control firmation of the LAC to reach being constructed from Bal- vadekar said on Tuesday that pollution stays for 2-3 er cities alike, Thursday’s officials and heads of influential people of the (LAC). This position has been a common understanding of tal in Ganderbal district to that a state environment months and it also has a meeting will be attended corporation bodies like society. In the next two consistent and well known, the alignment of the LAC. Gumri in Kargil district. ministers meeting will “geographic” reason for it. by environment ministers DDA, NDMC will also be days, key Union ministers take place this Thursday Javadekar said that given and environment secre- in attendance. may also kickstart media interactions. Sources in- dicate that two key Union ministers -- Piyush Goyal With 70K new cases, India’s corona tally crosses 61 lakh and Dharmendra Pradhan New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) With a es, which then doubled to 20 lakh has come down to 1.57 per cent, were conducted across the coun- -- may be tasked with coor- spike of 70,589 coronavirus cases on August 7. The country added the data from the Ministry of try in a single day on Monday, dinating the entire matter. and 776 deaths in 24 hours, In- another 10 lakh on August 23 and Health and Family Welfare said. taking the total number of sam- The BJP is also exploring dia’s tally on Tuesday breached went past 40 lakh on September Maharashtra continues to be the ples tested so far to 7,31,10,041. the option of holding press the 61 lakh-mark with a total of 5. In 11 days, it added another 10 worst-hit with a total of 13,39,232 On the global front, India rallies conferences in almost all 61,45,291 cases. Out of these, lakh cases thus taking the total to cases, including 35,571 deaths; behind the US, which has record- the state capitals. 9,47,576 are currently active; 50 lakh cases. Thirteen days later followed by Andhra Pradesh, ed 7,147,751 cases and 2,05,062 51,01,397 have been discharged, the tally has mounted to 61 lakh. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Ac- deaths. As of Tuesday morning, while 96,318 lost the battle While the recovery rate stands at cording to the data from the Indi- the total number of cases stood at J&K Police file against the viral disease. On July 82.58 per cent, one of the high- an Council of Medical Research 33,273,720 and the fatalities rose chargesheet 17, India had logged 10 lakh cas- est in the world; the fatality rate (ICMR), 11,42,811 sample tests to 10,00,825. against 4 Lashkar terrorists Congress misleading Pak resorts to Modi hits out at opposition unprovoked ceasefire Srinagar, Sep 29 (UNI) The farmers on new farm J&K Police on Tuesday violation on LoC submitted a chargesheet as he talks ‘clean Ganga’ in a case pertaining to an laws: Tomar incident dated April 3, New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) the Rafale deal, Modi said, augurated on Tuesday, Modi taken to a new level. Apart when Handwara Police Union Agriculture and Farm- Prime Minister Narendra “Four years ago, around said, “The condition from the cleanliness of the along with the army and ers Welfare Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit out at this time, the nation’s here was such that Ganga, there is now a focus the CRPF arrested four ter- Singh Tomar has accused the the opposition for raising bravehearts had carried an important subject on the development of the rorists and three terrorist Congress of misleading the questions about the Rafale out a surgical strike and like water was economy and environment associates of proscribed farmers and playing politics in deal and demanding proof destroyed terror bas- divided into of the entire area adjacent to terror outfit Lashkar-e- their name. He says that those of the surgical strike carried es. But these people many min- the Ganga. The government Taiba (LeT). The police who are opposing the new out in PoK. He was inaugu- were asking for istries and has planned to connect all said that after the con- agricultural laws are pursuing rating six projects under the proof of the departments. the people of Uttarakhand clusion of investigation, their vested interests in the tion) Agreement on Price As- ‘Namami Gange Mission’ for surgical strike. In these min- with organic farming, Modi the chargesheet has been name of farmers. surance and Farm Services Uttarakhand and said, “To- By opposing the surgical istries, there was no coordi- said. Speaking on specifics filed before the compe- Talking to , the Agricul- Bill, 2020, and the Essential day money is not wasted in strike, they have cleared nation, nor any clear guide- he said, “The country’s first Jammu, Sep 29 he added. Since the tent court under various ture Minister said that the two Commodities (Amendment) water but spent on it”. their intention in front of the lines for working towards four-storey sewage treat- (UNI) Pakistan beginning of this sections of the Unlaw- important bills related to agri- Bill, 2020 were passed in the After recalling the op- country.” Speaking on the the same goal.” He said that ment plant has started here resorted to unpro- year, Pakistan has ful Activities (Preven- culture are not being opposed Monsoon Session of Parlia- position’s “problems” with projects that he virtually in- the campaign is now being from today. voked ceasefire vi- been violating the tion) Act (UAPA) and the by farmers, but the Congress ment. After the President’s olation on the line bilateral ceasefire Arms Act. The police said is giving it political colour in assent, all three have now be- of control (LoC) on agreement signed the chargesheet has been pursuit of vested interests. To come laws, but this hasn’t pre- Situation along Ladakh border in uneasy Tuesday targeting by India and Paki- filed against four terror- a question on the cause of dis- vented farmers from opposing Indian positions in stan in 1999. A total ists identified as Parvaiz pute of the law brought in to them. Tomar, a minister in the Jammu and Kash- of 24 civil were Ahmad Chopan, Mudasir reform the agriculture sector, Modi government that always ‘no war no peace’ status: IAF chief mir’s Poonch dis- killed and over 100 Ahmad Pandith, Mohd the Union Minister said: “The talks about the interests of the Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) The confl ict. It is, therefore, im- helicopters and other air- Air Force is struggling trict. Col. Devender injured in more Shafi Shiekh and Burhan cause of the dispute is politi- village, the poor and the farm- current situation along the perative that IAF obtains craft fl eets, has provided with its depleting combat Anand, spokesman than 3,186 cease- Din Wani alias Burhan, cal and selfi shness. Both Bills ers, says that the new laws will eastern Ladakh border with and maintains technologi- IAF with “substantial tacti- strength, which is down to of Defence Minis- fire violations by and three terrorist asso- are benefi cial for the farmers. bring prosperity to the lives of China is in an “uneasy no cal edge over our adver- cal and strategic capabil- 31 squadrons against the try said that at 4.30 Pakistan on the ciates identified as Azad Their standard of living is go- farmers. Asked why in such a war no peace status” and saries,” Air Chief Marshal ity enhancement.” The IAF sanctioned strength of 42 a.m., Pakistan initi- LoC so far this year. Ahmad Bhat, Altaf Ahmad ing to improve. Those who situation, have the farmers hit Indian forces were pre- Bhadauria said during a we- chief also said that the air squadrons. To augment ated unprovoked Thousands of peo- Baba and Irshad Ahmad do not like this are opposing the streets to protest against pared for any eventuality, binar jointly organised by force is looking at 450 new the force, fi ve French-made ceasefire violation ple living in villag- Chalkoo. The chargesheet the bills and are trying to give the law? On this, Tomar out- Indian Air Force chief Air Centre for Air Power Stud- aircrafts, including heli- multi-role Rafale fi ghter by firing with small es close to the LoC has filed against them them a political colour. Three rightly rejected the involve- Chief Marshal R.K.S Bhad- ies and Society of Indian copters over the next two jets were inducted into the arms and shell- are living life on for their role in hatching important legislations related ment of farmers in the pro- auria said on Tuesday. Defence Manufacturers. He decades. “Not to count IAF on September 10 and ing with mortars the edge as shell- a criminal conspiracy to to agriculture - the Farmers tests, saying that the protest is “The IAF has responded added that the recent in- around 300 aircraft up- three more are expected along the LoC in ing from across the carry out terrorist acts, Produce Trade and Com- Congress-sponsored and only with resolve to counter any duction of Rafale fi ghter jets grades that will take place to join the airforce’s Am- Mankote sector of border endangers harbouring terrorists and merce (Promotion and Facili- Congress members are in- misadventure. Air power along with C-17 transport in this period,” he said. bala-based Golden Arrows Poonch district. their lives , liveli- giving support to LeT. tation) Bill, 2020, the Farmers volved in it. “The farmers are will be a crucial enabler in aircraft, Chinook heavy lift His comments assume squadron by the end of next “Indian army retal- hood and agricul- (Empowerment and Protec- not on the streets anywhere. our victory in any future helicopters, Apache attack signifi cance as the Indian month. iated befittingly,” tural activities. EDIT 2 30 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER, 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES There is no happy end-state in India’s 30 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER, A combative federalism relations with its neighbours The idea that India is losing clout in of India had profoundly transformed The compensation cess, or lack thereof, has placed the the neighbourhood has recently become the geopolitical condition of India. Be- states under a great amount of financial stress. The apparent a special cause for anxiety among Del- yond the bilateral territorial dispute in mistrust between the Centre and states is clear for all to hi’s commentariat. Is this concern really the Himalayas, the emergence of a large see. The states allege that the Centre is not honouring its new? A longer look at India’s regional and purposeful state on India’s frontiers commitment to compensate them. The Centre argues that diplomacy suggests that Delhi has been was going to be a problem given the the lower revenues are the result of an “act of God” for losing some and winning some at any ease with which it could constrain Delhi which the Centre cannot be held responsible. Inevitably, the time in the region. The current chatter within the Subcontinent. If it was the Raj central and state tax administrations will resort to creative on India’s regional diplomatic failures that advanced northwards across the Hi- means to increase tax collections, causing a great amount takes me back to the early 1980s, when malayas before 1950, it would be China’s of paint to businesses. There are immediate short-term I began to track India’s neighbourhood turn now for a relentless southward in- implications which industry will face owing to this impasse. diplomacy at the Institute for Defence gress into the Subcontinent. Third was The state governments are desperately short of funds. Over Studies and Analyses. I was drafted as independent India’s conscious choice in the next year, authorities are expected to aggressively use a rapporteur for a major conference on favour of de-globalisation, which led to every power to augment states’ finances. Attachment of “India and its neighbours”, organised by a steady dissipation of commercial con- bank accounts, blocking of input tax credit and in some India International Centre. The confer- nectivity with the neighbours. For Del- cases, arrests, are bound to rise with a view to increase ence brought together the leading lights hi’s new quest for autarky was not just immediate tax collections. Information obtained under of India’s foreign policy establishment from the global economy but also the the RTI Act reveals that ITC of approximately Rs 210 crore — including current and former offi - regional one. India’s economic reorien- of businesses assessed by central tax officers in Punjab, cials, newspaper editors and academ- dominated by the Royal Navy and the fi rst prime minister signed with Bhutan, tation since the 1990s and the rediscov- Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and J&K has been blocked. ics. The luminaries argued with each Indian Army. Indian capital and labour Sikkim and Nepal during 1949-50. The ery of regionalism did open possibilities This amount excludes information from some major other on the sources of the problem and moved across the Indo-Pacifi c. On the newly-formed Ministry of External Af- for reconnecting with its neighbours. jurisdictions, such as Central Tax Gurugram, which claims the remedies for it. The divisions in the continental side, the Raj surrounded fairs, the legatee of the Foreign and Po- Delhi today is acutely aware of the need not to maintain a record of this information. The GST regime foreign policy elite only mirrored the itself with a series of buffer states and litical Department of the Raj, certainly to revive regional connectivity. There is has over four tax slabs and umpteen exemptions. Industries fracture already evident in the political protectorates and often projected mili- retained some of the viceregal style of much progress in recent years — note, enjoying exemptions and lower tax rates are the first to come class. During the campaign for the 1977 tary power beyond them. The Raj con- political agents in the neighbourhood. for example, the recent launch of a ferry under increased scrutiny. Since service tax was administered general elections, the opposition Janata tributed to British efforts in develop- But beyond the region, Nehru had put service to the Maldives or the reopening only by the Centre, state tax officers have no experience in Party criticised Prime Minister Indira ing new port cities (from Aden to Hong India on a different diplomatic track that of inland waterways with Bangladesh. taxing services. Issues which have long been settled for the Gandhi for her costly pursuit of regional Kong) and constructing trans-regional emphasised sovereign equality among But India has a long way to go. Consid- services industry, through judicial interpretation, could hegemony in South Asia and promised connectivity through roads and rail- nations. Forget for a moment the schizo- er the recent fi asco of onion exports to be reopened to increase revenue. Businesses carry out to build good neighbourly relations. ways. (You might call it the British Belt phrenia this duality generated among Bangladesh. The Foreign Offi ce might complex transactions where services and goods are supplied Prime Minister Morarji Desai and his and Road Initiative!) Even for the Raj, the Indian diplomats; primacy was hard see the neighbourhood as an integrated at different points of time in different states. The GST law, foreign minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee did one of the mightiest powers in history, to sustain after Independence even geopolitical space. But for the commerce through a web of complex provisions, determines the state bring about some important correctives. it was an unceasing struggle to sustain within the immediate neighbourhood. ministry, there is no difference between to which the business must pay the tax. State governments But it did not take long for them to face its primacy. It had to constantly fend off Five reasons stand out. Bangladesh, Bolivia, and Brunei. Inte- are bound to use this complexity to ensure that taxes are the same criticism as Indira Gandhi. No its European rivals from encroaching Anju Gupta writes: Counter-terror grating India’s regional economic and to be paid in their respective state. How did we get here? government since then has escaped the into the periphery of the Raj. The Great alignment of China, Pakistan poses a foreign policy remains a major chal- This crisis is a result of the erosion of the states’ faith in the charge of mishandling the neighbours. Game was about keeping the Dutch, threat to India’s interests One is the lenge. Sujan R Chinoy writes: India, Centre administering GST fairly. GST was brought in with Was there a “golden age” in India’s French, Germans, Russ and Japa- Partition of the Subcontinent. The prob- China must shift focus to maintenance huge fanfare in 2017. It was billed as the greatest taxation neighbourhood policy? Yes and no. If nese at arm’s length. Then there were lems generated by the great division of of status quo along each other’s percep- reform. The Centre and states would simultaneously levy there ever was an extended period of In- the pesky local rulers who had to be con- the Subcontinent on religious lines con- tion of LAC Fourth is the persistent fal- taxes on the same transaction. An executive body, the GST dia’s regional primacy, it was before In- tinually disciplined, deposed or bought. tinue to animate the region. No amount lacy in Delhi that the neighbourhood is Council, comprising of the Union Finance Minister and dependence. As the regional expression Rebellions across the littoral — whether of virtue-signalling in the name of good India’s to will. It ignores the rise of politi- finance ministers of the state governments was setup. This of the then sole superpower, Britain, the the Boers of Southern Africa or the Faqir neighbourly policy can help fi x the chal- cal agency among neighbourhood elites body had “recommendatory” powers under Article 279A Raj exercised much sway not just over of Ipi in Waziristan — had to be crushed. lenges of settling boundaries, sharing and mass politics that they need to man- of the Constitution. The assesses were divided between the neighbourhood but across the Indo- Keeping the Subcontinent safe resulted river-waters, protecting the rights of age. Their imperatives don’t always co- the Centre and state officers so that the same business Pacifi c, if you will, during the 19th and in frequent military and political disas- minorities, and easing the fl ow of goods incide with those of Delhi. On top of this, does not face questions from different tax officers. GST is a early 20th centuries. ters — from Afghanistan to Burma and and people. The burden of the Subcon- divisions within an elite easily intersect “consumption-based destination tax”, which simply means Ram Madhav writes: As Chinese am- Xinjiang to Singapore. tinent’s history is not easily discarded. with their engagement with major pow- that the revenue will go to the state in which the goods/ bition expands, Delhi must turn to- The notion of regional primacy cer- Second, the arrival of China at the Indo- ers, including India, China and the US. services are consumed. The relatively industrially-advanced wards PM Modi’s principle of ‘together tainly persisted in the Nehru era — re- Tibetan frontier during 1950-51. The It is unlikely that Delhi can completely states had raised the greatest opposition to the introduction we grow’ The Indian Ocean littoral was call the three security treaties that the unifi cation of China amidst the Partition insure itself against the intra-elite. of GST. The then BJP-ruled states were the most vociferous in their objections to the introduction of the GST during UPA II. The Central government was confident that the states’ revenues would grow because of an increased tax base and that the states would now also tax services. By calling out the UN on Covid, PM Modi The Centre enacted a law which assured that the revenue from the states will grow year on year by 14 per cent (while our economy was growing at just under 7 per cent) and the emerged as the voice of many nations too shortfall in revenues, which did not match the projected growth, would be made good by the Centre. This shortfall Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s his- people to the banking system. It has also was to be met by the much-talked-about compensation cess, toric address in the United Nations Gen- brought 60 crore people out of the curse which was levied on sin goods. The lure of the compensation eral Assembly, last week, was remarkable of open defecation. PM Modi has now cess ensured that the state governments agreed to give up in many ways, particularly for the asser- taken the pledge to provide safe drink- 70 per cent of their fiscal autonomy. Monumental changes tive manner in which he laid out India’s ing water to 15 crore households and to federal relations and tax structures ensued. The GST claim to be a permanent member of the connect six lakh villages with high-speed Council drafted the law to be enacted by all state legislatures Security Council. PM Modi also did what broadband. PM Modi has made a vis- and under its aegis, the rules and notifications were also no other head of state managed to — ible impact on the health infrastructure put in place. Having identically-worded provisions was not highlight the failure and incompetence through his unique initiatives and made enough, the interpretation of these provisions and rules of the UN in dealing with the pandemic. available to the masses affordable health- had to be uniform across states. It also directed issuance of Thus, besides being the voice of 130 crore care through the Ayushman Card scheme necessary guidelines to ensure a uniform implementation Ind , PM Modi emerged as the voice and Jan Aushadhi stores. of the GST law across the country. Accordingly, the Centre of many nations, particularly the small- The PM has also turned the pandemic would take the lead in enacting the laws and issued relevant er and weaker ones. Without mincing into an opportunity by giving the nation a notifications. The states would follow suit. The state words, the PM categorically questioned golden chance to become “atmanirbhar” legislatures were happy to be reduced to mere post offices for how long will India — which has been (self-reliant). PM Modi’s philosophy is when it came to GST legislation as they were sitting pretty on contributing immensely towards the being widely appreciated in the world. It a year-on-year 14 per cent growth in tax revenues. growth and strengthening of the UN — is also giving inspiration to other nations. be kept out of the global body’s decision- PM Modi’s address to the UN has making process. the need of the hour. When the UN came stood by the UN in dealing with forces forced the world to take note of the fact Printed, Published and Owned by Buchi Babu. Vuppala, Printed PM Modi highlighted how the situation into being in 1945, its charter was signed which are against humanity and global that India is no longer a pushover. It has at. Meera Offset Printers. No. 104. V.R. Pallai Street. Triplicane, has changed since the formation of the by 50 nations. Today, it has 193 mem- peace. The PM reiterated that as a found- become a nation that dares to stand up UN 75 years ago, when the world was try- ber states. But the structure of such an ing member of the UN, it is India’s obliga- for its rights. He also underlined India’s Chennai- 5, Published from: No. 31 (Old) No. 58 (New) Nagappa ing to emerge out of the ravages of World important global organisation remains tion and responsibility to fi ght and stand rightful claim — permanent member- Mudali Street. Pudupet, Chennai-2. War II. The entire world was badly shaken unchanged. We still have fi ve permanent for its core values. A testimony to India’s ship of the Security Council. In 2021, Editor. Buchi Babu Vuppala. by the atom bomb explosions in Japan, members in the Security Council. The PM commitment is its unwavering contribu- India will become the non-permanent RNI.No.TNENG/26176/2008. India was waging a decisive battle for its said the UN’s 75th anniversary should tion to peace missions and the supreme member of the Security Council, for the Independence and colonialism was in its not just be a symbolic affair, it should go sacrifi ces made by the country’s soldiers. eighth time. India has made valuable Administration Office : No.18 B, Alikulam Shopping Complex, last throes. He highlighted how, in the down in history as a landmark occasion Ram Madhav writes: As Chinese ambi- contributions to the growth and success More Market, Chennai - 600 003. last seven decades, the global scenario by making the body more inclusive. The tion expands, Delhi must turn towards of the UN, and it is for this reason that has completely changed. The world has PM made clear his disappointment at the PM Modi’s principle of ‘together we grow’ India is more emphatically demanding Registered Office : No. 31 (Old) No. 58 (New) Nagappa Mudali seen far-reaching changes in this period UN’s response to the COVID pandemic. It is due to the PM’s sustained efforts that, its rightful position. The world is looking Street. Pudupet, Chennai-600 002. — the Cold War era, the disintegration of He said that the global body has acted in- besides creating a unique space for itself up to India. A glimpse of this was seen the USSR and the unifi cation of Germany. differently in these unprecedented times in the world in the last six years, India when 187 out of 190 nations voted over- Hyderabad : 17-1-469/A/42/23,Adarsh Nagar, We have also seen many countries attain- when lakhs of people have succumbed to has also managed to make the lives of whelmingly in favour of India to become near Unique Grammar school, Saidabad, ing freedom, while many nations have the deadly virus. It has been pointed out its citizens better through various social a non-permanent member of the Security Hyderabad -500059, Telangana. been racked by civil wars. There were how the WHO failed to rise to the occa- and economic schemes. PM Modi gave Council. Anju Gupta writes: Counter-ter- also many small and big wars, and many sion by not providing succour and hope a glimpse of this during his address. He ror alignment of China, Pakistan poses a Rni no. 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India has always Modi government has added 40 crore India has been . NATION 3 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 30 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER, 2020 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Will fight against farm laws SC directs states to provide ration to on all fronts: Punjab CM sex workers without identity proof New Delhi, Sep 29 iae in the matter, se- Chandigarh, Sep 29 (UNI) Amarinder Singh slammed the Akalis (UNI) The Supreme nior advocate Jayant Extending his government’s full for “pawning” farmers’ interests to the Court on Tuesday di- Bhushan, suggested support to the agitating farmers large corporates to promote their petty rected the state govern- that the court should in these “dark and difficult times”, political interests, pointing out that ments to provide dry monitor the imple- Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder SAD MLAs had chosen to stay away ration to all sex workers, mentation of its order. Singh on Tuesday assured of all from the Vidhan Sabha session during who have been identi- Another amicus curiae possible legal and other steps to which the resolution against the farm fied by the National in the matter said that fight what he called the “draconian” laws was passed. It was clear, he said, AIDS Control Organisa- sex workers should new farm laws. Chairing a meeting that the Akalis, led by Sukhbir Badal, tion (NACO) and dis- be permitted to open with representatives of 31 farmers’ farmers,” Amarinder Singh assured had been wholeheartedly supporting trict legal authorities, bank accounts without unions to elicit their views on the the farmers’ representatives. If the the farm ordinances throughout, and without asking for ra- identity proof, which matter, the Chief Minister said he legal experts advised amendment(s) only backed out once their position tion card or any other will help them in re- would discuss the issue with legal to the state laws to fight the central in Punjab became untenable due to identification proof. ceiving benefits rolled experts to finalise the government’s laws, a special session of the Vidhan widespread angst among the farmers. A bench comprising out either by the Cen- next steps, including challenging the Sabha would be immediately called The battle would be fought on Justices L. Nageswara mentation of its order the hardships faced by due to lack of identity tre or the states. Senior farm laws in the Supreme Court. for the purpose, he said. all fronts, the Chief Minister said, Rao and Ajay Rastogi and also the number of the sex workers amid proof. Additional So- advocate Anand Gro- Besides farmer representatives, The Chief Minister made it clear adding that besides the Congress took into account the sex workers who have the Covid-19 pandemic. licitor General R.S. Suri ver, appearing for the AICC General Secretary and Punjab that his government had no qualms signature campaign announced on hardships faced by the benefited from its direc- The top court also asked contended before the applicants, contended affairs in-charge Harish Rawat about convening an Assembly session Monday by AICC General Secretary sex workers, who have tion. The remarks from the Centre to inform bench that the Cen- that there are gaps in attended the meeting, along with if that was the best course in the Harish Rawat, all panchayats in been rendered almost the bench came during it within four weeks if tre has no objection if the process of identifi- Cabinet Ministers Sukhjinder Singh circumstances. However, he trashed Punjab would be requested to pass destitute due to the the hearing of an ap- there is a possibility to amenities are provided cation of sex workers. Randhawa and Bharat Bhushan SAD President Sukhbir Badal’s resolutions against the agricultural ongoing Covid-19 pan- plication moved by the provide financial aid to by the states without To which, the bench Ashu, legislator Rana Gurjit Singh, demand for a special Vidhan Sabha laws, and the same sent to the Union demic. The bench said NGO Durbar Mahila the sex workers. insisting on identity replied, “We are con- state Congress President Sunil session as “cheap gimmickry” after government. Earlier, several farmer that none of state gov- Samanwaya Committee The bench, citing the proof. The counsels for cerned at present with Jakhar, and Advocate General their “active” support to the central leaders urged the Chief Minister to ernments have taken seeking relief for over points raised in the ap- Maharashtra, Karnata- providing dry ration to Atul Nanda. “We will take all laws for months. He demanded to challenge the central laws in court, adversarial stand to its nine lakh female and plication, said the court ka and West Bengal in- sex workers for their possible steps to counter the Union know where were the Akalis in the and take whatever other steps were direction, and asked the transgender sex work- is concerned that sex formed the bench that survival.” The court government’s assault on the state’s last session and why Sukhbir did not needed to protect the farmers, authorities concerned ers across the country. workers can’t access they have already taken will hear the matter federal and constitutional rights, support other opposition parties at including blocking construction of to inform it within four The NGO had moved dry ration, cash trans- steps in this direction. again in the last week and fight for the interests of the the all-party meeting on the matter. the Adani Group’s silos in the state. weeks about the imple- the apex court citing fers and other facilities The amicus cur- of October.

BJP President’s tips for graduating Music and more at ‘I Believe India does not need more students ArtMatters’ fundraising gala to New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) Smart Cities, says Urban Affairs Secy Days of memorizing are gone, support India’s artistes it’s time for application, was New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) “In cities where the in- BJP President JP Nadda’s ad- New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) A port,” Sanjoy K. Roy, Man- thropist, A.R. Rahman will Even as work is underway fection was rapidly spread- vice to students of Jaipur’s staggering 70 performances aging Director of Teamwork perform with The Sunshine on building 100 Smart Cities ing, the ICCCs helped track Pratap University who were by over 450 artists will fea- Arts, said, at a virtual press Orchestra, a symphony or- across the country, there is movement of each and ev- graduating on Tuesday. ture at the ‘I Believe #Art- conference here on Tuesday chestra spearheaded by the no need for more as learnings ery patient, tracing their “Education is not about Matters’ gala on October 4 to announce the event. A.R. Rahman Foundation from the ongoing mission contacts, supplying things memorizing. We all memorize to raise resources and pro- The gala will witness that is dedicated to lifeskill can be replicated for other to their homes, ensuring before the examination and go vide the much needed sup- some new and exciting col- development of children cities and towns in the coun- cleanliness and overall logis- to the examination hall and port for India’s artistes and laborations. Eminent mu- from economically under- try, a top official of the Union tics together with predicting write. I would like to tell all of artisans, as well as celebrate sic director, composer and served sections of the society Ministry of Housing and Ur- requirement of number of you that those days are gone. their craft and tradition by singer Shekhar Ravjiani through music education. ban Affairs said on Tuesday. beds, masks, sanitisers and Now, it is the time for appli- highlighting their stories at and the internationally ac- The “Paganini of In- “Learnings from 100 Smart others,” he said. “All this cation and concept,” Nadda a time when the Covid-19 claimed Shillong Chamber dian classical music”, Dr. Cities Mission is very im- information was smoothly told the students through pandemic has changed our Choir, along with the multi- L. Subramaniam and the portant... people often ask compiled with the help of video conferencing. He added, lives irrevocably and the art talented screenplay writer, much-loved and feted play- me about the next round of our integrated command “When you get into practical and cultural sectors con- story writer, lyricist and film back singer, Kavita Krish- Smart Cities and I tell them frastructure in other cities to structure using technology and control centres and has life, you believe in the concept tinue to face its devastating director Anvita Dutt will be namurthi, will also come that it is not required because achieve our goal of improv- to provide better facilities been documented. We have more than memory. Only then consequences. collaborating for the first together for a special col- we can utilise the learnings ing our citizens’ lives and and sustainable solutions to also uploaded it on our min- will your education be useful “As a part of the larger time on a brand-new com- laboration and appeal to from our ongoing mission, promote ease of living, be it people.” “We are focusing on istry’s website.” The Housing for society.” While referring to advocacy and fund-raising position for I Believe #Art- the masses to donate and replicate the same and move in terms of health, education, capturing the data and using and Urban Affairs Secretary India as an education hub by programme for artists and Matters. support the arts community. ahead,” Housing and Urban public transport, safety and it as an open source to fur- also gave examples of proper bringing in Nalanda and Tak- artisans ‘I Believe #Artmat- Trayam, a music en- Grammy award-winning Affairs Secretary D.S. Mishra surveillance and other such ther improve the living stan- management using technol- shila, the BJP President raised ters’ has created a platform semble made up of classi- percussionist, Pandit Vikku said at a webinar on “Digital aspects.” dard of people and how we ogy in case of recent floods the issue of the new National for artists to experiment, cal music B.C. Manju- Vinayakram, along with Transformation of Smart Cit- Highlighting the three can make our cities climate in Vadodra, cyclone in Vizag Education Policy. “The new collaborate and create work nath, Praveen D. Rao and his exceptionally talented ies in India and path ahead”. main goals of Smart Cities resilient,” he added. and holding the Kumbh Mela education policy that Prime in these difficult times and Varijashree Venugopal, will sons, V. Selvaganesh and V. Quoting examples of vari- Mission, Mishra said: “It is Mishra also informed that with the help of ICCC. About Minister Narendra Modi has help raise much-needed re- debut their track, 23, in col- Umashankar, and grandson ous smart cities - Indore, about improving liveability, work is likely to be soon digital transformation in the created is related to the origin sources for those in distress. laboration with acclaimed Swaminathan will showcase Bhopal, Chennai, Coim- economic ability and sus- completed on 33 of the 49 recent years, he said: “There of India. After incorporating We at #ArtMatters along with musician, Pramath Kiran. their musical prowess with a batore, Hyderabad and oth- tainability... for this we are Integrated Command and is a new thinking which has everyone’s ideas, this educa- the entire artist community, Legendary Indian com- breath-taking performance ers, he said: “We have learnt conducting all sorts of new Control Centres (ICCC) that introduced the concept of tion policy was made,” Nadda appeal to each of you to poser, singer-songwriter, as 3G. It’ll be a celebration of a lot of things that can be experiments in our smart were turned into Covid-19 Smart Cities in India which is remarked. donate and share their sup- music producer and philan- Indian classical music. replicated in shoring up in- cities - building basic infra- war rooms. all about further improving. Human rights not an excuse to defy law: MHA to Amnesty International

New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) The nesty, under different govern- stand taken and the statements ments, makes it clear that the made by Amnesty Interna- entire fault lies in the dubious tional are unfortunate, exag- processes adopted by Amnesty gerated and far from the truth, to secure funds for its op- the Ministry of Home Affairs erations,” the MHA statement (MHA) said on Tuesday. The said. It added that all the glossy MHA issued a statement after statements about humanitar- Amnesty International through ian work and speaking truth to a statement earlier in the day power are nothing but a ploy announced that it has halted to divert attention from their its operations in India, saying watchdog, despite its repeated MHA’s approval under FCRA. activities which were in clear it had to let go of its staff after applications, has been denied This mala fide rerouting of contravention of the laid down its accounts were frozen ear- FCRA approval by successive money was in contravention Indian laws. lier this month as part of what governments since as per the of extant legal provisions,” the “Such statements are also it called a “witch-hunt” by the law it is not eligible to get such MHA said. Owing to these il- an attempt to extraneously government over its adverse an approval. However, in order legal practices of Amnesty, the influence the course of inves- reports. to circumvent the FCRA regu- MHA said the previous govern- tigations by multiple agencies The MHA said that Amnesty lations, Amnesty UK remitted ment had also rejected its re- into the irregularities and il- International had received large amount of money to four peated applications to receive legalities carried out over the permission under the Foreign entities registered in India, by funds from overseas. last few years,” the ministry Contribution (Regulation) Act classifying it as foreign direct “This had led Amnesty to said. The MHA also said that (FCRA) only once and that too investment (FDI), it said. suspend its India operations Amnesty is free to continue 20 years ago on December 19, “A significant amount of for- once during that period as well. humanitarian work in India, RASHTRIYA LOK SAMATA PARTY (RLSP) PRESIDENT UPENDRA KUSHWAHA (C) WITH BAHUJAN SAMAJ PARTY (BSP) BIHAR IN-CHARGE RAMJI SINGH GAUTAMA (L) AND JANWADI PARTY LEADER 2000. Since then, the ministry eign money was also remitted This bipartisan and purely as is being done by many other SANJAY SINGH CHAUHAN (R) DURING A JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE, AHEAD OF BIHAR ASSEMBLY said, the global human rights to Amnesty (India) without the legal approach towards Am- organisations. ELECTIONS, IN PATNA, TUESDAY. PIB SOUTH 4 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 30 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER, 2020 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad K’taka CM plays down Tejasvi Surya’s Human rights not an excuse to defy law: ‘Bluru a terror hub’ remark MHA to Amnesty International Bengaluru, Sep 9 (UNI) Playing We need it here,” he explained. down newly appointed Bharatiya Meanwhile, launching a scath- New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) The the law it is not eligible to get such nesty to secure funds for its opera- contravention of the laid down In- Yuva Morcha President Tejasvi ing attack on the BJP, Karnataka stand taken and the statements an approval. However, in order to tions,” the MHA statement said. It dian laws. “Such statements are ASurya’s remarks, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee made by Amnesty International circumvent the FCRA regulations, added that all the glossy statements also an attempt to extraneously Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa President D.K. Shivakumar said are unfortunate, exaggerated and Amnesty UK remitted large amount about humanitarian work and influence the course of investiga- on Monday asserted that Surya’s that Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi far from the truth, the Ministry of money to four entities registered speaking truth to power are nothing tions by multiple agencies into the remarks have been taken out of Surya is bringing more disrepute of Home Affairs (MHA) said on in India, by classifying it as foreign but a ploy to divert attention from irregularities and illegalities carried context, and what he possibly In response to a question, the to Bengaluru than anyone could Tuesday. The MHA issued a state- direct investment (FDI), it said. their activities which were in clear out over the last few years. meant was terror activities are CM asserted that the demand to have possibly imagined. “I am ment after Amnesty International “A significant amount of foreign on the rise. set up the premier investigation surprised to know that he calls through a statement earlier in the money was also remitted to Am- Speaking to reporters here, agency, the National Investiga- himself a nationalist. His state- day announced that it has halted its nesty (India) without the MHA’s ap- Yediyurappa said, “It is not cor- tion Agency, in Bengaluru is be- ments against our city are noth- operations in India, saying it had to proval under FCRA. This mala fide rect to say that Bengaluru has ing made for the last three years. ing but slanderous and ill moti- let go of its staff after its accounts rerouting of money was in contra- become a terror hub. Even he “I have requested Prime Min- vated. He is young and should were frozen earlier this month as vention of extant legal provisions,” (Surya) might not have meant ister Narendra Modi thrice in think twice before making any part of what it called a “witch-hunt” the MHA said. that way. He may have said that as many years. Demand to set statement,” he said, adding that by the government over its adverse Owing to these illegal practices of terror activities are on the rise.” up NIA in Bengaluru is not new. he would like to remind. reports. The MHA said that Am- Amnesty, the MHA said the previ- nesty International had received ous government had also rejected permission under the Foreign Con- its repeated applications to receive Top Telugu film producer tribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) funds from overseas. “This had led only once and that too 20 years ago Amnesty to suspend its India op- on December 19, 2000. erations once during that period as petitions HC for compensation Since then, the ministry said, the well. This bipartisan and purely le- global human rights watchdog, de- gal approach towards Amnesty, un- Amaravati, Sep 29 (UNI) spite its repeated applications, has der different governments, makes it MINISTER FOR PROHIBITION & EXCISE, SPORTS & YOUTH SERVICES, TOURISM AND Top Telugu film indus- been denied FCRA approval by suc- clear that the entire fault lies in the CULTURE AND ARCHEOLOGY V SRINIVAS GOUD DISTRIBUTES ELECTRONIC SCOOTIES try producer Ashwini Dutt cessive governments since as per dubious processes adopted by Am- TO TOP 3 POOR GIRL ATHLETES AT RAVINDRA BHARATHI HERE ON TUESDAY has petitioned the Andhra Pradesh High Court for com- pensation for the land he Mulugu collector asks police officials to gave for Gannavaram airport development land pooling agreement during the pre- speed up probe into SC/ST cases vious Telugu Desam Party Mulugu, September 29: (ANS) and the Revenue Divisional Offi- (TDP) government. District Collector S Krishna Ad- cers (RDO). “The officials must take “We can claim loss of dam- itya has directed police officials to steps to aware the people of the SC/ age and loss of compensa- speed the probe in the cases regis- ST community on the government tion against the respondents tered under the SC/ST (Prevention schemes and ensure proper utiliza- (government) due to policy of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and ensure tion of those schemes,” he added. decision taken by the state Incidentally, Dutt gave entire land he gave to land punishment to the culprits to in- He asked the members of the Moni- government for abandoning 39 acres 15 cents of land at pooling to be valued at a very crease the confidence in the public toring Committee to identify five the development of Amara- Kesrapalli village in Gan- high premium. on the acts. Addressing the officials families from SCs and five families vati capital city as planned navaram mandalam for the The producer’s petition at the District Vigilance and Moni- from STs in each village in the dis- and promised by the state Gannavaram airport expan- said that the earlier govern- toring Committee at the collector- in 19 cases against the total of 27 compensation to the victims within trict to examine the measures for government earlier,” said sion on land pooling basis. ment gave assurance that ate auditorium here on Tuesday, he cases registered under SC/ST Act. the time and stressed on the coor- the economic development by the Dutt’s petition. According to Dutt, one Amaravati would be devel- said that chargesheets were filed He also directed the officials to pay dination between the tahsildars government. He said several devel- acre of that land is valued oped as an economic hub, opmental plans are aban- anywhere between Rs 1.25 with nine economic themat- doned. to 1.5 crore, estimating the ic cities. Take all precautions to Resolve pending cases avoid Corona Virus: DLSA expeditiously: DGP Secretary Maheshnath Mahender Reddy Special Correspondent Dr Srinivas Vooradi Mulugu, September 28: District Collector S.Krishna Aditya said that all measures would be taken to prevent road accidents and urged the officials to work in co- ordination to check the already identified spots, en against those where Warangal Urban, September 29: victim to COVID-19, he said that the road accidents. Address- he advised them to take the speed breakers were District Legal Services Authority physical distance between person ing the officials at the photographs before and kept without permission Secretary G.V. Maheshnath visited to person should be observed and District Level Road Safe- after the measures. “Ac- and directed the offi- Bhimaram, Lord Vrudhasramam at hands should be washed regularly ty Committee held at the tion should be taken cials to take up repairs Palivelpula and orphanages at Vad- with sanitizer or soap. “When you Collectorate Conference against overloading, to roads damaged in the depalli Cross following covid-19 in- have health problems like cough, Hall here on Monday, he driving without a license recent heavy rains. He structions issued by the government. cold and fever, do not neglect to con- directed them to identify and helmet,” he said and said there were 14 wine During his visit, G.V.Mahesh en- sult a doctor immediately and take accident-prone areas instructed the officials shops in the district and quired about the health and personal appropriate precautions,” he said. and black spots on all to submit a report of the steps should be taken to matters of the elderly and orphans in The ashram administrators were also the roads in the district. accidents and fatalities set up CCTV cameras to VELLORE 29 SEPTEMBER. ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT VELLORE COLLECTORATE, COLLECTOR the ashrams. Advising the elderly and given proper instructions and asked Stating that accident in the last three years. cover each wine shop, SHANMUGASUNDARAM AS CHAIR PERSON, COMMISIONAR SANKARAN, ENGINEER SRINIVASAN EXPLAINED THE WORKS IN PROGRESS, VELLORE MP KADHIRANAND , VELLORE MLA KARTHIKEYAN, MEMBERS VIT PROF. MURUGANANDAM, orphans in the ashrams to take ap- if the welfare schemes provided by prevention measures He further said that ac- including vacant spaces ROTARY PEPSI SRINIVASAN ARE ADVISED TO COMPLETE THE WORKS AS EARLY !!! propriate precautions against falling the government. should be taken at the tion should also be tak- within 100 meters. Bill collectors of electricity dept. Students are pillars for development of Congress gearing up for MLC elections sought job security nation-Film actor Aditya Ohm TSIT Staff Reporter : TSIT Staff Reporter : Khammam, September-29 : Karimnagar, September-29 The students must strive hard : The representatives of the to get name and fame to their United Electricity Employees country and to increase its Union (UEEU) along with the prestige, suggested the Tolly- TSIT Bureau : victory of Congress party candidate in Centre of Indian Trade Union wood film actor, director and Warangal Urban, September-29 : upcoming MLC elections. He suggested (CITU) demanded the govern- social activist, Aditya Ohm. The Congress party senior leaders held them to identify the graduates by visit- ment to provide job security to The ace film actor attended a meeting under the leadership of Wa- ing each and every village at grass root electricity bill collectors and CITU, Bandari Shekar alleged with the contractor of Cham- as a chief guest to the felicita- rangal urban and rural district presi- level and to enroll their names in the sanction the fixed deposit that from the past 20 years sev- ber of Commerce. The electric- tion programme held to the dent, Naini Rajendar Reddy to discuss voter list and to work as per the action amount from the Chamber of eral hundreds of employees ity officials must take initiation top rankers of IIT-JEE Mains about the Warangal, Khammam and plan would be given by the party leader- Commerce lodging complaint are working for the develop- for sanctioning of fixed deposit Abishek, Neet-2019 state rank Nalgonda MLC graduates elections ship. He said to raise the points about against the its management ment of the electricity depart- amount from NPDCL fixed by holders Sharanya, Yogi and country feel proud by proving of the Vibrants of Kalam here in the party office in Hanamkonda the promises made by Chief Minister K for deceiving the electricity ment even though they are not the contractors and also from Sudeep organised under Vi- their talent in various fields. foundation, Vijay Kalam, of Warangal Urban district on Tuesday. Chandrashekar Rao during the separate employees. getting salaries properly and the contractors with whom the brants of Kalam foundation By setting perfect goals in their the film chamber president Speaking at the meeting the leaders ex- Telangana movement and explain to A general body meeting was without the facilities of PF and electricity employees fixed the here in Khammam district on lives, the students must reach of Andhra Pradesh Vijeyan- pressed the opinion of creating aware- people how betrayed them and asked held with the bill collectors ESI. But the contractor is not amount, he demanded. Tuesday. greater heights and must be- dra Verma, secretary Srinu, ness on voter enrollment of graduates them to participate in voter enroll- working in the electricity de- paying the employees full sala- He appealed to all the bill Speaking on the occasion, come moral and example for coordinator of both Telugu in view of the forthcoming MLC elec- ment programme which is going to be partment here at the premises ries for the past two years and collectors of the electricity de- Aditya Ohm said that the devel- others. He appreciated the ef- speaking states T Sudheer, tions and raise voice against the state held from November 1.Congress party of electricity office in Karim- some are not getting their sala- partment of Karimnagar dis- opment of the nation depends forts of some of the education women wing incharge Ra- and central governments which are senior leaders E Swarna, S Rajaiah, D nagar district on Tuesday. ries from the past six months trict to participate in the mas- on questioning and creativity institutions which are shaping jini and representatives adopting anti-peoples policies in the Samabaiah, B Srinivas Rao, E V Srinivas, Speaking at the meeting, the onwards. Around 120 mem- sive dharna which is going to power of the students of that their students towards their Ravi Teja, Vinay, Ram and state and in the country.Nayani Rajen- Dr.P Anil Kumar, K Ravali, B Lakshman, district president of the UEEU bers of the electricity emp be held on October 1 in front country. It is the responsibility bright future. Suresh were present along der Reddy appealed to the party work- T Venkanna, A Nagaraju, M Sridhar and vice-president of the loyees fixed around Rs.80 lakh of the electricity office. of the students to make their The founder president with others. ers and leaders to strive hard for the Goud, P Raju, Rehamath Parveen. OP-ED 5 30 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER, 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad HEARTCARE DURING Policing a Pandemic: Valour THE PANDEMIC beyond crimson splendour In his address to the nation, the Prime Preparedness training was also extend- Minister saluted the corona warriors -- the ed to the families of police personnel who health workers, who passionately treated were also educated about safety norms. the patients and saw to medical care, and Essential items were being supplied at the police personnel, who not only, at the their doorstep. Wellness centres were set risk to their lives, worked round the clock up in police colonies. Procedures were for- to enforce lockdowns and ensure public mulated for sanitization of offices, Police safety but also did yeoman’s service by Stations, armouries and vehicles. Those cooking and distributing food and medi- above a certain age were asked to work cines among the poor and needy. from or remain at home. The 14-day quar- The COVID-19 pandemic has crippled healthcare The entire nation, at the clarion call of antine rule, after returning from leave, was systems worldwide and impacted human lives in the Prime Minister, resonated, in unison, strictly followed. Covid helplines were set unprecedented ways. As per reports, tertiary care by clapping and, later, lighting of lamps, to up. There was regular communication referral hospitals around the world, including in In- applaud these warriors. The defence forc- with affected personnel to reduce occu- dia, have witnessed a significant decrease in incident es, too, placed wreaths at the National Po- pational stress and improve motivation. patients with acute heart attacks. However, some re- lice Memorial to honour the gallant police Some leaders took more innovative steps ports reveal that while there is a decrease in reported personnel. Such was the nation’s resound- to keep their personnel safe and infuse heart attack cases, there is an increase in deaths from ing gratitude to the police personnel for confidence and a high morale. cardiac arrests in and out of hospital. This could be braving the journey to protect and care Police personnel have braved the front- linked to the general scare of stepping out due to the for citizens. Our police leaders led ably line without reserve, compromising their pandemic and visiting hospitals due to the fear of ex- with unflinching resolve and determina- own safety to care for others. They have posure to the virus. With lockdowns, transport and tion, adapted deftly to different situations, exemplified true courage; one that is not travel to tertiary care hospitals have also got affected. performed with dependable precision and made solely of brutal force, but one that Even in normal times, people ignore initial symp- well avoided any “analysis paralysis”. Not is born of and sustained by, the synergy toms such as heart palpitations, irregular heartbeats, only did they protect the public, but also of head, heart and hand and the firm re- chest discomfort, shortness of breath and dizziness took measures to preserve their own force solve of virtue and reason. They have and that can precede a major cardiac event. More- by staggering deployment, utilising a per- been executing their duties with aplomb over, the uncertainty fostered by the pandemic could centage of the workforce at a time and im- and serving the public with exemplary be the cause of mental stress and panic which itself provising other measures. grit, fortitude and composure during this may precipitate cardiac events. On noticing any such Despite this there were many cases of distancing in barracks, enforcing clean- started the first quarantine facility, near pandemic. It is these indomitable police symptom, patients should rush to the nearest hospi- infections in the police, due to exposure liness and hygiene practices, executed Chawala in Delhi, where all passengers efforts for the society which has, today, tal equipped with an electrocardiogram (ECG) facil- while enforcing social distancing, protect- quarantine protocols and protocols for arriving by international flights, were sent brought the police and public together in ity. A well-interpreted ECG gives a lot of information ing frontline workers and hospitals, deal- police station visitors, arrest and seizure, for quarantine, and also set up a 10,000 the enduring effort for safety in this most on cardiac status as in the case of an impending or ing with the migrant crisis and policing in handling of dead bodies (for road traffic bedded Covid hospital in Delhi. Tele-med- trying, challenging and unprecedented ongoing heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest. congested localities, market places, slums accidents or unnatural deaths), inquest, icine services were being provided, infor- catastrophe -- the Covid-19 pandemic. Sudden cardiac arrest is a state when the heart and containment zones. Hence police post-mortem and duty deployment, be mation was being disseminated through Perhaps, the congruence of people and abruptly stops its function (due to electrical distur- leaders, in their own way, ensured aware- it while enforcing law and order, crowd different online platforms and protocols their caretakers is one silver lining of this bance in the rhythm of the heart) leading to complete ness, in their respective forces, about the control, ‘naka’ checking, patrolling or per- were instituted for regular health check- dark menacing cloud. It was community cessation of blood flow to vital organs like the brain virus, took measures to build immunity, forming VIP or traffic duties. ups by all the forces. Organizations also policing at its best, and was also in tune and heart. This is observed as the sudden collapse of enforced standard operating procedures In the Central Armed Police Forces, all carried out training without disruption by with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a the patient along with complete unresponsiveness on internal health management and on the Composite Hospitals were admitting insulating trainees and instructors from peoples’ police -- a police of the people and the breathing effort ceases. It takes a few sec- preventive steps like adopting physical and treating Covid patients. The ITBP external exposure. and for the people. onds in this situation for the brain to incur irrevers- ible damage and hence time is extremely critical and immediate and prompt attention is needed. This, if not corrected immediately, leads to sudden cardiac death. A resuscitative effort, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), is instituted immediately. From the pain of the pandemic, Protocols for effective CPR are being taught in public education forums. However, there is an immense un- met need to address this issue. Most sudden cardiac arrests occur out of hospital and making the com- new opportunities emerge for munity at large aware of CPR protocol can help save lives. The most vital part of CPR is an effective chest compression delivered with brisk pushing force with two palms joined and elbow kept straight over the chest of the person in cardiac arrest so as to com- the UAE and the world press the chest by around two to four inches inwards, at the rate of around 90 compressions in a minute. Few countries have experienced more This should be initiated immediately rather than change over the past 50 years than the wasting time on searching identity of the person, or UAE. In two generations, the country has calling for help, informing the relatives. An effective gone from a small fishing and pearling CPR if continued till the emergency medical care is center to one of the world’s major eco- made available with a facility of defibrillation can nomic hubs. The economy is more than save a life. If a person in cardiac arrest is not given 35 times bigger than it was when the fed- this shock through a defibrillator, their chance of sur- eration was founded in 1971. Back then, vival decreases by about 10 per cent every minute. oil accounted for almost three-quarters Social groups and public-doctor partnership to share of gross domestic product. Today, it con- knowledge and teaching sessions on CPR are the stitutes less than a third, fueled by the need of the hour. The widespread availability of pub- rapid growth in trade, services, tourism, lic access defibrillators, also called AED (Automated and technology. External Defibrillator), is helpful in this circumstance This change was facilitated by internal as the heart in cardiac arrest can be restarted with stability, but it took place in a regional its pumping function by shock delivered from this environment of extraordinary unrest machine. Once saved out of arrest, the person needs and instability. The UAE is one of a few evaluation for reasons behind the cardiac arrest and countries with no memory of a status proper treatment to prevent such events in future. quo. It has never rested on its laurels and There is a large number of “at-risk” people, with car- has grown up around more risk and un- diac comorbidities. Proper identification and treat- certainty than most. That the UAE now ment of such individuals can save many potential often ranks as the safest country in the cardiac arrests. The event of cardiac arrest, though it world is one of its most notable achieve- can be speculated as a risk in a particular group of ments. These conditions have created a patients, cannot be precisely predicted. robustness and agility in the UAE system There are no warning symptoms. Clearly, even the and in the Emirati mindset that have first event itself is catastrophic when it occurs, so a proven particularly helpful in navigating need for continuous protection is an obvious need the challenges the coronavirus disease to ensure that the UAE is equipped to region. Recognizing that our region’s most important summit since its eleva- for such patients. Automated Implantable Cardiac (COVID-19) pandemic has brought to confront whatever the future throws at youth deserve boundless opportunities tion to the leaders’ level during the heat Defibrillator (AICD), plays a vital role here. It has our economy, which is one of the most us. The years ahead have the potential and desire lasting change, the UAE took of the global financial crisis. The G20 transformed the management of patients who are globally connected in the world. to be a golden era for the UAE — scien- the bold initiative to establish relations has proved invaluable as a facilitator at risk or have once developed and survived the As the UAE — and, indeed, the world tifically, culturally, economically, and with Israel to lead by example in forging and enabler of multilateral cooperation dreaded event of cardiac arrest. The device has seen — begins to readjust and reset amid politically. These last few months have peace. Moreover, the UAE’s successful between the world’s largest economies, many advancements in the technique and technol- the health, social, and economic fallout given us an early indication: Past UAE startup of the region’s first peaceful nu- helping maintain trade routes, keeping ogy. Essentially a small device which is implanted from the crisis, we should be mindful of investments in infrastructure and tech- clear power plant at Barakah illustrates medical supplies flowing around the under the skin below the left collar bone, it can iden- the opportunity provided by COVID-19 nology, made long before the pandemic, our country’s commitment to acting as world during the worst of the pandem- tify the event of cardiac arrest by checking electrical to reflect on our lives and futures. This have given rise to COVID-19 treatments, a constructive, responsible, and innova- ic, and coordinating efforts to provide signals from the heart and treat it in a timely manner crisis has been a chance to look at prob- tests, and vaccines developed or tested tive global actor. stimulus packages for businesses and by delivering electric pulses to restore normal heart lems in new ways — to look at what on UAE soil. The Hope probe to Mars, Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, the consumers. Through its participation in rhythm. AICDs available today are compact devices worked in our economies and what did launched in July as the first ever Arab UAE has reinforced its position as a key the G20 process, the UAE has been able with long battery life spans up to 15 years — they not, and to take risks and try new things. space mission, has offered a powerful humanitarian actor by providing and to contribute to this joint effort. It has are compatible with magnetic fields of MRI. Sub- Seizing opportunities and making the prospect for the youth across the region, distributing medical aid to more than also been able to promote multilateral cutaneous Implantable Defibrillator (S-ICD) is the most of new partnerships forged during who long above all for education, inspi- 118 countries and by opening the doors cooperation in other areas — such as latest update in the technology of AICD. It obviates the pandemic may help the world re- ration, and opportunities. The UAE’s of the Dubai-based International Hu- championing women’s empowerment, the need to place a wire inside the heart through a cover faster than some believe, and I am advanced technology industries, includ- manitarian City to hundreds of individu- addressing climate change, and invest- vein, like in conventional transvenous implantable cautiously optimistic that this will be the ing space, need to continue to give them als affected by the pandemic. ing in the Sustainable Development cardiac defibrillators — hence it may lead to reduced case. For the UAE, I believe this coming that hope. Later this year, at the invitation of host Goals — that coincide with some of the hospital stays, low infection rate and a better quality decade will be a defining one and it will, The past months have been difficult, Saudi Arabia, we will represent Gulf Co- UAE’s priorities for the ongoing 75th ses- of life. Even with the rapid developments in medical to a large extent, determine what kind of but the UAE is facing adversity the only operation Council countries at the G20 sion of the UN General Assembly. This technology and device therapies, the crux for initial country will exist on its 100th anniver- way it knows how — by adapting, ad- Riyadh Leaders’ Summit, which will year has been one of the most challeng- management remains effective CPR where the role of sary, in 2071. vancing and accelerating gather the heads of state or government ing in recent memory, but it falls to us all the community cannot be overstated. We need to fo- The UAE will double down on the One must look no further for evi- of the world’s largest economies. As the to chart a path out of distress. It will be cus on sessions to educate people on CPR protocols, things that have contributed most to its dence of the UAE’s role in energizing UAE’s Sherpa for the event, I have been a slow and potentially lengthy process, make AEDs available widely and educate the people success so far: Its openness, attractive the region’s youth than two historic privileged to represent the UAE govern- but I hope the next three months will be on its effective and safe use. We should identify the business environment, respect for the achievements in recent weeks, includ- ment at a series of preliminary meetings better than the last three months, and so people at risk for cardiac arrest and offer the latest rule of law, tolerance and diversity, and ing the landmark peace accord the UAE — including, most recently, the third too the three months after that. And it is available effective therapies. The government, NGO, support for innovation. UAE policy and signed with Israel to usher in a new era G20 Sherpa meeting in late September my belief that, when we look back at this community groups, doctors and medical industry decision-makers are working tirelessly of prosperity and cooperation in the — as the G20 prepares for arguably the moment in 10 years’ time. must join hands. INTERNATIONAL 6 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 30 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER, 2020 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad

‘120mn rapid Covid-19 tests to be rolled out for poorer nations’ 911 outages reported across US Geneva, Sep 29 (IANS)(UNI) At The WHO and the leading “High-quality rapid tests Nevada said their 911 systems least 120 million affordable, partners will ahead with the show us where the virus is were not operational, The Hill high-quality rapid Covid-19 project despite it not being hiding, which is key to quickly news website reported. tests will be rolled out for fully funded yet. tracing and isolating contacts But most of them said that low and middle-income “As part of this and breaking the chains of the system was restored in countries, the World Health comprehensive, end-to-end transmission,” Monday’s about an hour. Organization (WHO) said in effort, the Bill & Melinda statement quoted WHO The cause of the outages was an announcement. Gates Foundation has Director-General Tedros not immediately clear. According to a statement executed separate volume Adhanom Ghebreyesus as The Minnesota Department issued on Monday, the guarantee agreements with saying.“The tests are a critical of Public Safety’s Emergency organisations involved in rapid diagnostic test (RDT) tool for governments as they Communications Board agreement include the Africa producers Abbott and SD look to reopen economies Washington, Sep 29 (IANS)(UNI) tweeted it was in contact Centres for Disease Control Biosensor. and ultimately save both Law enforcement agencies with CenturyLink, a and Prevention (Africa CDC), “These two arrangements lives and livelihoods.” across the US reported 911 telecommunications company, the Bill & Melinda Gates will make available to LMICs 30 minutes, rather than molecular (polymerase- As of Tuesday, the outages, which were restored to determine the cause. Foundation, the Clinton 120 million antigen rapid hours or days, and will chain reaction or PCR) tests. overall number of global within an hour, according to a Also taking to Twitter, Health Access Initiative diagnostic tests (Ag RDTs) enable expansion of testing, An emergency-use listing coronavirus stood at media report. the Minneapolis Police (CHAI), the Foundation for over a period of six months,” particularly in countries was issued by the WHO last 33,273,720 million, while At around 7 p.m. on Department said their 911 Innovative New Diagnostics the WHO statement said. that do not have extensive week for the antigen-based the deaths have increased to Monday, agencies in the systems were “not operational (FIND), Global Fund, It further said that these laboratory facilities or trained rapid Covid-19 diagnostic 1,000,825, according to the states Minnesota, Arizona, nationwide” before posting an Unitaid, and the WHO. tests provide results in 15- health workers to implement tests which cost $5 each. Johns Hopkins University. Pennsylvania, Delaware and update almost two hours later. Top Republican urges probe into Trump tax revelations ‘Arrivals to Aus from Covid-19 safe Washington, Sep 29 (IANS)(UNI) owned by the Trump A top Republican lawmaker Organization going back has urged a probe into the to the 1990s, as well as his nations could quarantine at home’ sources of a media report personal returns for 2016 and Canberra, Sep 29 (UNI)(IANS) AHPPC, particularly as we which revealed that President 2017, reports the BBC. Australian Prime Minister move beyond the phase we’re Donald Trump did not pay It said the President paid Scott Morrison said on in now. his income tax for 10 of the just $750 in income taxes in Tuesday that people arriving “(As) we do look to have 15 years before the 2016 both 2016 and 2017, while in the country from “Covid-19 our borders open up at election. he paid no income taxes at safe” nation could be allowed some point to safe locations, In a statement on Monday, all in 10 of the past 15 years, to quarantine at home, than whether it be New Zealand or Texas Republican Kevin “largely because he reported at a hotel. parts of the Pacific, or places Brady said a “felony crime was losing much more money Since late March, like South Korea or Japan, committed” by The New York than he made”. international arrivals to or countries that have had a Times report that revealed is the prospect that a felony the source and to prosecute Trump has denied the Australia were to spend two much higher rate of success, the President’s tax records crime was committed by if the law was broken,” report and called it “totally weeks in hotel quarantine then there are opportunities and financial dealings, which releasing the private tax Brady added. The New York fake news”. Trump has at their port of entry, the health advisory body, was to look at those alternative also revealed that Trump return information of an Times newspaper revealed faced legal challenges for Australian Broadcasting currently mulling the move methods,” the ABC news paid only $750 in 2016 and individual - in this case the the information on Sunday refusing to share documents Corporation (ABC) said in a to allow people coming in report quoted Morrison as in his first year in the White President’s. after obtaining Trump’s tax concerning his fortune and news report. from “safe” countries to saying. House, The Hill news website “To ensure every American information for the last 20 business. Addressing the media, the quarantine at home. The development comes reported. is protected against the illegal years. He is the first US President Prime Minister said that the “I think home quarantine as the number of confirmed “While many critics release of their tax returns The Times said it reviewed since the 1970s not to make Australian Health Protection can play a role in the future coronavirus cases in Australia question the article’s for political reasons, I am tax returns relating to the his tax returns public, though Principal Committee and it’s something that is has increased to 27,044, while accuracy, equally troubling calling for an investigation of President and the companies this is not required by law. (AHPPC), the government being considered by the the death toll stood at 875. EU mulling legal options if UK breaches Brexit treaty Brussels, Sep 29 (UNI)(IANS) The for Interinstitutional “It cannot be stressed on April 1998 that ended most withdraw the Internal Market Ireland are protected. Northern Ireland, in the event European Union (EU) has Relations, after a meeting with enough that the (Ireland/ of the violence of the Troubles, Bill and that it is “considering “The UK is clear that those of the two sides not agreeing a reiterated of mulling legal UK Cabinet Office Minister Northern Ireland) Protocol a political conflict in Northern all legal options available” and measures would not be future trade deal. options if the UK breaches the Michael Gove on Monday, is specifically designed to Ireland that had been ongoing will “not be shy” in using them withdrawn.” Prime Minister Boris Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Euro News said in a report. protect the Good Friday since the 1960s. if London fails to do so. The Internal Market Bill Johnson has said that the with the controversial Internal “The Withdrawal Agreement (Belfast) Agreement and the It served as a major In a statement issued after proposed by the Johnson-led bill would provide belt-and- Market Bill, which will is to be implemented, not achievements of the peace development in the Northern the meeting, the UK’s Cabinet government would override braces protection against override some parts of the to be renegotiated, let process, including avoiding a Ireland peace process of the Office said: “The measures that part of that agreement extreme interpretations of deal, it was reported. alone unilaterally changed, hard border on the island of 1990s. set out in the Internal Market when it came to goods and the Brexit protocol, adding The remarks were made by disregarded or disapplied,” Ireland,” he added. Sefcovic further said that Bill are designed to create would allow the UK to modify that the law-breaking powers Maros Sefcovic, Vice-President Sefcovic was quoted as saying The Good Friday Agreement the EU has given the UK a ‘safety net’ to ensure the or re-interpret “state aid” will only be used in extreme of the European Commission to reporters. refers to a pair of deals signed until the end of the month to communities of Northern rules on subsidies for firms in circumstances. Abdullah thanks Pak for facilitating peace process Afghan-Taliban contact groups in Doha resume talks Islamabad, Sep 29 Qureshi said Pakistan He said the Afghan Doha, Sep 29 (IANS)(UNI) The two important points in of identity,” another member (IANS)(UNI) Abdullah Abdullah, backed a peaceful and leadership should seize this contact groups comprising the procedural rules, TOLO was quoted as saying. Chairman of Afghanistan’s durable political solution “historic opportunity” and Taliban and Afghan News quoted a member of Negotiators have however, High Council for National of Afghanistan’s conflict undertake serious efforts to government delegates have the government team as said that no one can predict Reconciliation, has thanked through an Afghan-led take the peace process to its resumed their talks after saying on Monday. when these disagreements Pakistan for its efforts to take and Afghan-owned peace conclusion. three days of delays. “We are holding discussions will come to an end. the Afghan peace process to process. Addressing a press On Sunday evening, to move the talks forward. Meanwhile, the Taliban its logical conclusion, the The Minister said the conference after the meeting, the groups, which were What we need is to decide on has insited that without media reported. February 29 US-Taliban Qureshi said Pakistan had formed by the two sides the two basic points, which recognizing the February 29 Abdullah, who arrived in agreement and the always maintained that there on the opening day of the are a collection of the values deal it signed with the US as a Islamabad on Monday on with Foreign Minister Shah September 12 intra-Afghan was no military solution to intra-Afghan talks here on that makes the framework main foundation of the peace a three-day visit, lauded Mahmood Qureshi here later dialogue held in Doha had the Afghan conflict, which September 12, held meetings of today’s Afghanistan and process in Afghanistan, the Pakistan’s role in the peace in the day, reports Dawn raised the prospects of long- could be ended only through for several hours but did future Afghanistan, which continuation of the talks will process during a meeting news. lasting peace in Afghanistan. a political settlement. not manage to agree on are quite important in terms have “no meaning”. Prepare for 1,500 seriously ill patients by New ban on residential B’desh govt releases stamp to Oct 1: Netanyahu evictions issued in Oregon commemorate PM’s b’day authorities to submit plans evictions through the end of the Dhaka, Sep 29 (IANS)(UNI) The big tool of Sheikh Hasina’s aimed to curb the virus year, the Portland-based KGW Bangladesh government’s struggle to establish a digital spread on Wednesday TV station said in a news report. Postal Department has released Bangladesh,” bdnews24 quoted when the coronavirus While announcing the order, a commemorative stamp to Jabbar as saying. cabinet convenes. Brown said: “Housing is a mark Prime Minister Sheikh Describing the ‘Digital According to The critical human need, and, as Hasina’s 73rd birthday. Posts Bangladesh’ initiative as a Times of Israel report, the we enter cold and flu season and Telecommunications milestone in the country’s cabinet is also likely to during a pandemic and as many Minister Mustafa Jabbar progress, he added: “As a discuss other key issues, students learn remotely from unveiled the commemorative worthy successor to Father including vaccines, use home, it is absolutely critical stamp worth Tk 10 during of the Nation Bangabandhu of rapid Covid-19 tests, that people not be turned out of a programme on Monday, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Tel Aviv, Sep 29 (UNI)(IANS) the overall tally increased enforcement of regulations, their homes. reports bdnews24. Sheikh Hasina has left an Israeli Prime Minister to 233,118 with 1,499, The as well as increasing fines “While my action today will The Department said that indelible mark of honesty, Benjamin Netanyahu Times of Israel quoted the and sanctions for violators. Portland, Sep 29 (IANS)(UNI) address the immediate issue of a commemorative envelope self-sacrifice, foresight and has said that hospitals Health Ministry’s latest On September 26, Oregon Governor Kate preventing residential evictions worth Tk 10 and a data card patriotism - this is her greatest should be ready to treat update as saying. Netanyahu admitted that Brown has issued a new through the end of the year, worth Tk 5 along with a special achievement.” at least 1,500 seriously In a statement issued his government made ban on residential evictions it is my hope that, when the seal were also released to mark Hasina, the longest serving ill coronavirus-infected by his office on Monday mistakes in emerging from September 30 through Legislature next meets, they the occasion. Bangladeshi Prime Minister, patients by October 1, as evening, Netanyahu from Israel’s first national December 31 amid the ongoing will take up the larger issues The stamps and envelopes turned 73 on Monday. the infection rate in the believes that the ongoing lockdown earlier this year. Covid-19 pandemic and the we need to address regarding went on sale from Monday at For the first time since she was country has continued to complete lockdown could “Did we make mistakes devastation caused by historic housing relief.” the Philatelic Bureau of Dhaka elected premier for a second increase unabated. be extended if the rate in the past? Of course,” The wildfires in the US state, it was She had signed a similar GPO. time in 2008, she celebrated her As of Monday evening, of infection continued Times of Israel quoted the reported. moratorium on evictions in These will later be sold at all birthday at home this year as the number of seriously to increase. Following Prime Minister as saying in The new order signed on March that ran for 90 days the main post offices and GPOs the day coincides with the UN ill Covid-19 patients in discussions on Sunday, the a Hebrew video released by Monday will extend the state’s when the pandemic was in its across the country. General Assembly in New York Israel stood at 763, while Prime Minister directed his office. ban on non-payment residential early stages. “Digital infrastructure is a annually, bdnews24 reported. OOWNERWNER PPUBLISHERUBLISHER PPRINTEDRINTED BBYY BBUCHIUCHI BBABU,ABU, VVUPPALA,UPPALA, PPRINTEDRINTED BBY.Y. TTHANMAYEEHANMAYEE PPRINTERSRINTERS ##17-1-469/A/42/23,17-1-469/A/42/23, AADARSHDARSH NNAGAR,AGAR, SSAIDABAD,AIDABAD, HHYDERYDERABAD-59,ABAD-59, PUBLISHEDPUBLISHED FFROM:ROM: ##17-1-469/A/42/23,17-1-469/A/42/23, AADARSHDARSH NNAGAR,AGAR, NNEAREAR UUNIQUENIQUE GGRAMMERRAMMER SSCHOOL,CHOOL, SSAIDABAD,AIDABAD, HHYDERABAD-59,YDERABAD-59, TT.S.EDITOR..S.EDITOR. BBUCHIUCHI BBABUABU VVUPPALA.UPPALA. RRNI.NO.APENG/29225/2009.NI.NO.APENG/29225/2009. EE-MA-MAIL:IL: [email protected]@YAHOO.IN SPORTS 7 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 30 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER, 2020 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad RAJASTHAN ON HAT˨TRICK OF WINS, KKR OUT TO STOP THEIR RUN Dubai, Sep 29 ( /GloFans) RR overhauled the highest with the match slipping away Jos Buttler, who joined the department, Ankit Rajpoot, who KKR have a win and a loss so far. In-form Rajasthan Royals (RR) tournament total of 224 against from their hands, Haryana team just before the previous was expensive against KXIP, After going down to the Mumbai will aim for a hat-trick of wins Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in their all-rounder Rahul Tewatia’s game, managed only four might be replaced while Jofra Ind in their first game, the when they square-off against previous match. They are high on blitzkrieg bought them back runs against KXIP while Archer will once again lead the Dinesh Karthik-led KKR made two-time IPL winners Kolkata confidence as they take another in the contest. Once again, Robin Uthappa departed after pace attack along with Tom a fine comeback as they ticked Knight Riders (KKR) at the Dubai step towards qualifying for the all eyes will be on Samson, contributing just nine runs. The Curran and Jaydev Unadkat. Leg- all the boxes against SunRisers International Cricket stadium playoffs, though that is a bit who has two half-centuries RR team management would not spinner Shreyas Gopal, who has Hyderabad (SRH). here on Wednesday evening. far at the moment. RR opener from as many games, and tinker much with the winning been amongst the runs so far, After defeating Chennai Super Sanju Samson and skipper Smith Tewatia, who smashed 53 combination. However, a slight will look to overcome as the spin Kings (CSK) in their campaign smashed half-centuries in the off 31 balls against Kings XI change in the batting-order department will heavily rely on CAN ASSESS opener, the Steve Smith-led game against KXIP. However, Punjab. might be possible.In the bowling his shoulders. On the other hand, MY FITNESS Ibrahimovic extends contract Chess Olympiad gold may make govt look FULLY ONCE I with AC Milan until 2021 at players positively: Anand COMPETE IN Ibrahimovic has renewed his Chennai,Sep 29(UNI) media online.Speaking to to the Olympiad gold EVENTS: DUTEE contract with the club until Former world chess reporters, Anand said the medal win Anand said this June 30, 2021," the club said in a champion V. Anand on last few years saw a change may have a positive impact statement on Monday. Monday said India winning in the attitude of Ministry and the government will According to the Serie A side, the gold in the FIDE Online of Sports towards the chess look at chess positively. the 38-year-old has re-joined his Olympiad will have a players as they didn’t get On Sunday, the Indian teammates and coach Stefano positive impact on the way any awards (Arjuna or team was congratulated by Pioli at Milanello Sports Center, the central government Dronacharya) for doing Prime Minister Narendra where he took part in his first looks at the game and the well in international Modi, Sports Minister Kiren training session of the season. players. competitions. Rijiju, Finance Minister The Swedish champion began He also categorically He said absence of Nirmala Sitharaman, his journey with the club in 2010 said the Indian team was awards may be due to Congress leader Rahul when he made 85 appearances ready even for a replay of various issues and also the or reset not by writing long Gandhi and others. and scored 56 goals during a stint the second match against All India Chess Federation letters to the editor but by According to K. Humpy, which also yielded one Scudetto Russia in the FIDE Online (AICF) had some having good results like the Olympiad victory will Rome,Sep 29(UNI) Zlatan and one Supercoppa. Olympiad.The Indian team difficulties.Anand said the this - winning the Online prompt may youngsters to Ibrahimovic has ended Ibrahimovic returned to had an interaction with the situation could be changed Olympiad medal.Referring take to chess. speculation around his future Milan in January this year and New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) by signing a one-year contract contributed significantly to AC National 100m record extension with Serie A side AC Milan's return to Europe, netting US Open: Top-seed Pliskova eases past holder Dutee Chand, who Milan."AC Milan is delighted 11 goals in 20 matches, reaching was recently conferred the to announce that Zlatan the 100 appearances milestone Kalinina in opening round Arjuna Award, is eagerly waiting for the track and Washington,Sep 29(UNI) think this match, especially & Southern Open, where field competitions to Top seed Karolina Pliskova the first set was in couple of she was defeated in her resume so that she could First four speed skating has reached the second periods," Pliskova said after opening match by Russia's test her fitness, something World Cup and first two stops round of the US Open with the match as per the WTA Veronika Kudermetova.But that she has been working a clinical win over Ukraine's website. "I think I started she returned to the Billie on since the resumption of for short track Anhelina Kalinina. not really great with the first Jean King National Tennis training activities after the Competing as the top game, but then I was able to Center on Monday with Covid-19 induced break. seed at a Grand Slam for the play quite aggressively, and I renewed confidence, and “I have started my second time in her career, was making a lot of points." fired 26 winners and seven training a long time back Pliskova on Monday shook Pliskova had stumbled aces during the course of and I am feeling fit. I have off some early rust in a tricky last week in her first her victory.Pliskova will been preparing for events first set before registering over Kalinina in a match that tournament of the season's now take on No. 32 seed as and when they happen,” a confident 6-4, 6-0 victory lasted a little over an hour."I resumption at the Western Caroline Garcia, after the Dutee told on Tuesday. “Currently, I am waiting for the competitions to take place. Only then can NO MESSI AS BARCELONA RETURN TO TRAINING I exactly know how my Madrid,Sep 29(UNI) FC fitness is because it will only Barcelona have begun their then that my body would training under new coach be put to test. Accordingly, Beijing,Sep 29(UNI) The level ISU competitions for Ronald Koeman but as I will work more on my first four speed skating World the sport that could possibly expected, star striker Lionel fitness to give my 100 per Cup and first two stops for be held this year, after the Messi was missing. cent and give my best at short track speed skating for world skating governing The Argentinian did not competitions,” said the the 2020/21 season have all body cancelled events in return along with the rest of his Odisha born-athlete. The been cancelled, according Montreal and Laval, Canada teammates for the start of pre- 24-year-old sprinter holds to the official website of the planned for November due to season training on Monday, the distinction of being the International Skating Union COVID-19 concerns. after he refused to take a PCR third ever Indian woman (ISU). A decision on holding test for COVID-19 on Sunday, athlete to qualify for the The ISU also said in the the Beijing and Seoul reports Xinhua news agency. women’s 100 metres event announcement on Monday competitions "remains Messi's decision is another at the Summer Olympic that it is yet to be decided if pending further consultations step in his plan to leave the Games in 2016. However, in the short track speed skating with all stakeholders," club where he has spent the the Rio Games, her 11.69s in World Cup in Beijing, which according to ISU. last 20 years, with the striker the preliminary round was also serves as the test event The first four speed skating and his advisors taking the not enough to qualify for for the Beijing 2022 Olympic World Cup for the 2020/21 stance that his contract with the next round. Before the Winter Games, will be held season, in Tomaszow- Barcelona allows him to coronavirus pandemic hit as scheduled, reports Xinhua Mazowiecki (Poland), leave the Camp Nou on a free wants to buy Messi will Ronaldo in recent years. rights.Koeman held his first the world this year, Dutee news agency. Stavanger (Norway), Salt transfer this summer. have to pay his 700-million- The possible departure of training session with just 13 was focussing on bringing The event, originally Lake City (USA) and Calgary This opinion is not shared euro release clause.LaLiga the biggest name will see first-team professionals and her speed down to 11.15s, scheduled for December (Canada), were also cancelled by Barcelona or the Spanish is not a disinterested party LaLiga lose ground to the six players from the Barcelona which is the 2020 Olympics 18-20, 2020, together with due to the pandemic, with Football League (LaLiga). in this affair, given that the Premier League (especially if B-team, with others such as qualification mark in another World Cup in Seoul, the ISU considering a bubble In a statement on Sunday, Argentinian is its biggest star Messi moves to Manchester Sergio Busquets and Ansu Fati 100m. She clocked 11.22s South Korea a week prior to plan in the Netherlands as an LaLiga supported Barcelona, and the league has already City) and make it harder to reporting for international in Ranchi and broke the it, is one of the only two high- alternative. saying that anyone who lost Neymar and Cristiano demand high fees for TV duty in Madrid. national record but was still a fair distance away from securing an Olympic berth. Boxer Simranjit finally gets her due First ever Cycling Summit to “I was preparing for the Tokyo Olympics, but then reward from Punjab govt be held in India next year it was announced that due to the pandemic the entire qualified for the Olympics. get a government job as a job in the state government New Delhi,Sep 29(UNI) The by a series of specially curated country is going. Speaking to , Punjab well,” Rana Gurmit Singh when I met Chief Minister Cycling Federation of India workshops, master-classes and sports minister Rana Gurmit Sodhi said.“Simranjit has sir in March. Again, who (CFI) on Tuesday announced open interactions with eminent Singh Sodhi on Tuesday done a lot for the nation cares?” she had said. the signing of a Memorandum athletes," said the CFI. said that he met Simranjit’s and especially for Punjab. Simranjit, who belongs to of Understanding (MoU) with The national federation for New Delhi,Sep 29(UNI) mother Rajpal Kaur in We will provide all the help Ludhiana’s Chakar village, marketing exploration firm cycling also said that it would After a five-month long Ludhiana and handed over to her for future events,” he is the sole breadwinner of Contarctica to introduce the first feature the cycle tech-show, wait, Olympic-bound boxer the cheque to her. added. her family of five, including ever Cycling Summit in India. city tours, demos and product Simranjit Kaur has finally “I personally met her Earlier, the 24-year-old two younger brothers, elder The CFI said in a release that launches. received the promised cash mother in Ludhiana today, boxer had told about her sister, and her mother. the summit would be hosted in "The outbreak of COVID-19 reward of Rs. 5 lakh from and couldn’t get a chance financial problems. “I don’t Her father, who worked Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore may have jolted the world, but it the Punjab government for to meet Simranjit since she know much about their at a local grocery store, and was "expected to be a unique has also made people understand qualifying for the Olympic is currently training in a [government’s] criteria. died of a heart attack in July confluence of cycling enthusiasts, the importance of fitness. Games. national camp in Patiala. I I was promised Rs 5 lakh 2018. Since then, the family renowned athletes and businesses While many reports indicate But the 2018 World will also meet her soon. five months back also but is entirely dependent on from all over the country". a steep rise in the sales of Championship bronze I have handed over a who cares? Whereas TikTok what Simranjit earns from "The Cycling Summit 2021 is an fitness equipment, the biggest medallist is yet to get the cheque of Rs 5 lakh to stars got their money from competing in international avant-garde event that will open beneficiary has been the cycling job promised by the Chief Rajpal Kaur and assured the Punjab government well tournaments. with a cycle ride from the heart of industry," CFI Chairman Onkar Minister before she had her that Simranjit would on time, I was also promised the city to the event venue, followed Singh said. ENTERTAINMENRT 8 30 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER, 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad

KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN DID KANGANA JUST CALL RHEA 'VULTURE', AND TIGER SHROFF BACK IN wants to go back SARA ALI KHAN 'FANCY NEPOTISM KID'? ACTION AFTER The social media team of Bol- KanganaTeam from their verifi ed lywood actress Kangana Ranaut account on Thursday. The news FIVE MONTHS to the beach has commented on the alleged that Kangana talks of pertains to Actress Kareena Kapoor past relationship between late Sushant's friend Samuel Haokip, Khan has one wish and that Bollywood actor Sushant Singh who posted on his verifi ed Insta- is she wants to go back to the Rajput and his Kedarnath co-star gram account about the alleged beach, going by the hashtag Sara Ali Khan. "News of SSR and relationship between Sushant she has used. Kareena took to Sara affair was all over the media, and Sara earlier on Thursday. Instagram, where she shared apparently they were even shar- "I remember the time during a stunning photograph in a ing a room during their outdoor, Kedarnath promotions... Su- colourful dress. She is sport- why these fancy Nepotism kids shant and Sara were totally in ing a no make-up look and show dreams to vulnerable out- love...they were inseparable... fl aunting her perfect skin. She siders and then publicly dump So pure and childlike innocence. completed her look with her them? No wonder he fell for a They both had tremendous re- hair tied at the back. vulture post that," tweeted @ spect for each other which was so "Kareena Kapoor Khan: reality called, so I hung up. #TakeMeBackToTheBeach," pleased to announce that we Kareena captioned the image. are expecting an addition to MEENA KUMARI'S LIFE TO BE SUBJECT OF WEB SERIES Kareena is all set to be a moth- our family!! Thank you to all n a big development tifi cation for the Central Bu- have done so far," said Jus- er again. On August 12, Karee- our well wishers for all their in the Sushant Singh reau of Investigation will be tice Roy.The counsel for the na and her actor-husband Saif love and support -- Saif and IRajput death case on issued soon, preferably by Maharashtra government Ali Khan announced that they Kareena," said the announce- Wednesday, Solicitor Gen- the end of the day.The top opposed the CBI probe and were expecting an addition ment issued by the star couple eral Tushar Mehta informed court, in its order, gave three argued that it is the Mumbai to their family. "We are very through their offi ce. Saif and the Supreme Court that days to all parties to put Police that is authorised to the Union of India has in on record their respective investigate under the CrPC. principle accepted the rec- stand.It also noted that the The Maharashtra govern- HINA KHAN: DON'T SEE FORMAT, ommendation by Bihar Mumbai Police must sub- ment counsel also said that Bollywood action government to order a CBI mits it's records of investi- the Bihar Police's actions star Tiger Shroff is CONTENT CHANGING IN TV inquiry into the case.Mehta, gations done so far.Hearing are "politically motivated" back in action after appearing for the Centre, on the matter is scheduled and insisted that under the almost fi ve months. submitted before Justice for next week."We want to CrPC, it is only the Mumbai Tiger posted a pic- Hrishikesh Roy that the no- know what Mumbai police Police that has "duty, power ture on Instagram where he seems to be getting his hair SUSHANT AND SARA WERE 'TOTALLY IN LOVE' DURING done. He captioned the image: "Back 'KEDARNATH' PROMOTIONS: ACTOR'S FRIEND to work #keepthe- faith." However, the During promotional activ- wonder whether Sara's decision actor did not share ity of their 2018 fi lm Kedarnath, to break up with Sushant right af- what he is currently Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara ter Sonchiriya's box offi ce perfor- shooting for. Tiger Ali Khan were in love with each mance was due to any pressure had earlier shared a other, claims Samuel Haokip, a by the Bollywood Mafi a." Com- video of him work- Actress Hina Khan, who has there, and I am a fan of OTT friend of the late actor. Samuel menting on Samuel's post, "Pa- been a part of television for platforms. I do watch a lot of took to his verifi ed Instagram ac- vitra Rishta" director Kushal Za- ing out, and has also over a decade, says she does shows on OTT platforms. I count on Thursday to open up veri, who was a close friend of the fl aunted his well- not see the format and con- don't see the content chang- on the love story between the late actor, wrote: "Someone had chiselled physique tent of the medium chang- ing (in television). I don't real- "Kedarnath" co-stars, a fi lm that to say it! More power to you bro." in the video. He was ing because this is what the ly see that happening because marked Sara Ali Khan's debut in From Samuel's post and Kushal's last seen on screen audience demands. At a time people like what they watch Bollywood. He also speculates comment on the same, it seems in "Baaghi " direct- when the web space is boom- and this is why we get ratings whether the Bollywood Mafi a the relationship between Sushant ed by Ahmed Khan. ing with content driven proj- -- because they are happy. Is it played a role in causing their and Sara was not a very hushed- The third install- ects, why are the audience regressive? Our show (Naagin) break-up after the release of Su- hushed affair as his friends, fam- ment of the "Baaghi" still watching shows on the is completely different," Hina shant's 2019 release "Sonchiri- and childlike innocence. They respect Sara had for Sushant's ily and staff knew about it. Sara small screen that seem regres- told . She said that "Naa- ya", which failed at the box of- both had tremendous respect for friends, family and even his staff, had shared an Instagram post on franchise opened sive? Hina, who essays the title gin" is Indian folklore and fi ce. "I remember the time during each other which was so rare to Samuel added: "Sara along with July 24, the day Sushant's last fi lm to good collections role in the fi fth season of the people love watching it be- Kedarnath promotions... Sushant see nowadays in relationships," Sushant head genuine respect "Dil Bechara" released. Sharing a before being discon- superhit TV show, "Naagin", cause they normally don't get and Sara were totally in love... Samuel wrote in an Instagram for everyone in Sushant's life...be photo of Sushant along with her tinued owing to the feels the audiences does not to watch such shows. "People they were inseparable... So pure post. Talking about how much it family, friends and even staff. I father Saif Ali Khan. lockdown. like to watch shows on small really look up to it. Since we screen that are a "little pro- talk about family drama on gressive". "OTT platforms are television, they have a lot of Alaya F: I want to do Check out, what is Katrina Kaif all types of fi lms ESHA GUPTA : it's cool to be kind. binge-watching tonight! Esha took to Instagram, usic often con- musical night she has IT'S COOL TO where she shared a mono- nects two people planned!Bandish Bandits chrome picture of herself. In M in a different has been on the must- the photograph, Esha is seen way and has a way to our watch list for everyone BE KIND sporting a sweatshirt hearts with its enchanting and gives a great roman- with "cool" written beats. Just like the same, tic end to the day. on it. She complet- the most-awaited musi- The layers of every ed her look with cal drama which has cap- character have been re- winged eyeliner tured everyone's hearts ally interesting as they've and kept her and minds with its soulful caught the attention of hair open. As tracks, 'Bandish Bandits' the audiences making the caption, she has finally released today them wonder which layer wrote: "Ita¿s on Amazon Prime Video would unfold, next. Cool to be and has been receiving Social media has gone Kind." immense appreciation all gaga and now, Ka- Last ctress Alaya F says that my performance from across the nation. trina's watch-list is sure- month, she does not want in 'Jawaani Jaaneman' Katrina Kaif has ly making it a not-to-be- Esha Ato get comfort- was well received.I'm so planned her perfect end missed! opened able, and wants to keep grateful for that. I just to the day with all smiles The ten-part series up about challenging herself to see want to hopefully keep and a tub of popcorn as stars rising talent Ritwik how the what best she can do. doing that. I want to keep she has set up her perfect Bhowmik and Shreya COVID-19 "I want to do all types surprising people. I want movie date with 'Bandish Chaudhry alongside vet- induced of fi lms. Everyone tells to always put my best Bandits'. eran actors including lockdown me that this is a very foot forward no mat- Katrina Kaif took to Naseeruddin Shah, Atul has been an diplomatic answer. But ter what the genre is, or her her social media Kulkarni Kunaal Roy, "emotion- I swear on anything, I who the director is," she handle with a special Kapur, Sheeba Chaddha al roller don't think I could ever added. The daughter of reel and shares, "Ready and Rajesh Tailang. coaster" for choose. I want to do all Pooja Bedi shared that for my movie date with Produced and created the actress. sorts of fi lms and I hope she is "feeling greedy" #bandishbandits con- by Amritpal Singh Bindra Esha opened up that I have the luxury now."And even more so grats my dear friends @ and directed by Anand on her state of mind and opportunity to do in this lockdown, I've had bindraamritpal @anandn- Tiwari, the all-new Ama- in an Instagram all sorts of fi lms," Alaya so much time to think tiwari catch it on @prime- zon Original Series fol- post and also re- said."I don't want to get about everything. But videoin " lows the love story of two vealed what she comfortable in any way. now, more than ever, The reel has the ac- young performers from does when she I want to keep challeng- I'm just so hungry to go tress jumping in excite- very different musical ollywood actress Esha feels negative.She shared a ing myself. I want to keep out there and work, and ment with a tub of pop- backgrounds. So tune Gupta has shared photo where she can be seen pushing myself. I want just hopefully be the best corn in her hand for her into Amazon Prime Vid- B some words of wisdom performing yoga.On the work to see what best I can do. I can possibly be," she date and we surely know eo and binge watch the on social media and said that front, Esha was last seen. You know, I'm so grateful added. the reason now with the musical drama! THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Greater Hyderabad 30 Wednesday, September, 2020 Pages-8 World looking at Hyderabad for Covid-19 vaccine: Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES bureau ple of different sections to Hyderabad, September go for the vaccine once it 29: Governor Dr Tamilisai comes. The real challenge Soundararajan said that is to get all immunized, the whole world is look- she said. The Governor ing at Hyderabad expect- during her interaction ing the city would come with the Bharat Biotech out with an effective CO- founders Dr Krishna M VID-19 vaccine. Interact- Ella and Dr Suchitra Ella ing with the scientists and other scientists ap- involved in COVID-19 vac- preciated their efforts and cine research and trials at achievements in supply- the Bharat Biotech campus ing a record number of at Genome Valley here on three billion doses of dif- Tuesday, she said that sci- ferent vaccines to people entists and other research- salute all those scientists out with an effective, af- nor called for an effective world. The vaccine must all over the world and thus ers in Hyderabad had been and other researchers for fordable and safe vaccine vaccine by the end of the benefit all irrespectiveimmunizing and saving working tirelessly to bring their relentless work to for COVID-19,” she added. year to end the suffering of their socio-economic millions of lives. Dr Tam- out the effective vaccine come out with a vaccine Expressing anguish over of mankind due to CO- status or their country of ilisai Soundararajan pre- to prevent and fight CO- for COVID-19. Not only the death of many stal- VID-19. “We must ensure living,” she added. The sented a ‘Badge of Thank VID-19 and hoped that Telangana or India, the warts, celebrities and com- that the vaccine must also Governor also called for You’ to Dr Suchitra Ella the vaccine might come whole world is hoping that mon people due to deadly be cost-effective and reach creation of better aware- for leading the COVAXIN by the end of this year. “I our scientists would come corona virus, the Gover- all the people all over the ness to motivate the peo- research.

BJP STAGES DHARNA AT AMEERPET MRO OFFICE FOR REVOCATION OF LRS G.O.

Bharatiya Janata Party ap- squeeze people blood in the pealed to its cadre for staging form of LRS fee for the plots/ dharna in front of all Mandal lands purchased long ago by Revenue Offices in Telangana for farmers, middle class and lower immediate revocation of G.O.Ms. middle class people. Instead of No.131 dated 31st August 2020 giving respite to the people of all released by Government of segments who are struggling to Telangana for regularization of make their both ends meet in the Unapproved and Illegal Lay- prevailing Corona pandemic sce- outs in the State viz; areas fall- nario, the government is pushing ing in Hyderabad Metropolitan them into more rough waters. Development Authority, all State Officebearer Talla Ravider Urban Development Authori- Goud, former State Council ties, all Municipal Corporations, Member Achen Suresh, State all Municipalities and all Gram Council Member Jaihind Goud, Panchayats. In response to Uttam Kumar Purohit stated that the call given by its high com- the incident of Minister of Telan- mand, Burgula Shyam Sunder gana giving a slip to show one Goud, President, Mahankali- lakh Double Bed Room houses Secunderabad Zone staged a Shyam Sunder Goud alleged that aforesaid GO by throwing aside the government declared to have dharna today at 10.00 am in with a view to fill its exchequer, peoples’ welfare. He ridiculed constructed in Hyderabad is still front of MRO Officer, Ameerpet. the Government has brought the the rationale of government to afresh in the minds of people. 530 WEDNESDAY, Wednesday, AUGUST,September, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 22 Bandulal alleged that there was no functional PARAMESHWAR REDDY ADDRESS THE UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE administration in Telangana State ISSUES IN UPPAL DIVISION

TSIT Bureau “Right from demonitisation to GST, Hyderabad,September29:: lockdown and now new farm laws, TelanganaPradesh Congress PM Modi implemented his decisions Committee(TPCC)secretary Bandulal in an unplanned manner. CM KCR strongly condemned the delay in followed his footsteps and imposed restoration of registration of proper- decisions in an unplanned man- ties across the State in view of intro- ner. Both are good at creating great duction of a new Revenue Act and hype around their decisions. But they alleged that there was no functional are highly poor at the implementa- administration in Telangana State. tion and performance,” he alleged. Bandulal,in a media statement on Bandulal said that almost all senior Sunday, said that Chief Minister K. officials including District Collectors Chandrashekhar Rao was emulating have no clarity over the new Revenue Prime Minister Narender Modi in in- Law. The State Government is plan- troducing new laws without any plan- decisions without giving any thought ning to organise training camps for ning and preparation. “Although it on their implications,” he said. the senior officials to teach them the is debatable where or not Telangana The Congress leader alleged that there implementation of new law. However, TSIT BUREAU the issue as early as pos- needs a new Revenue Law at this junc- was invisible administration in The he said that the TRS ministers were Uppal constitutency se- sible, he given assurance to ture, KCR Govt should have planned State.He said there was no working trying to create a false hype around the nior leader Ex corporator colony people that drainage its implementation in a proper way. Secretariat and all ministers and se- new law by organising farmers’ rallies M. Parameshwar Red- problems will be solved at All registrations are at a halt for the last nior officials were functioning from across Telangana State. He challenged dy on Tuesday visited earliest , with PARAMESH- one month and the situation would symbolic make-shift offices. With the the TRS ministers to make any group of Saraswathi colony in Up- WAR REDDY colony elders remain same until next month till Chief Minister shutting down all Rev- farmers explain the benefit of the new pal Division and address Narsimha Reddy, VLN Red- this time.CM KCR is apparently not enue offices untill further orders, there Revenue law. He alleged that the TRS the underground drain- dy, Ravi vanjari, Professor conscious of the impact of his wrong is invisible administration in Telan- leaders were forcing the farmers to age issues,colony people Rambabu, Srikanth, DH and ill-planned decisions on the com- gana State. He said except police sta- believe that the new Revenue Act was brought the underground Rao, Ganesh, Venkateshwar mon man. Both PM Modi and CM KCR tions, no other government office is good for them while they themselves issue and other colony Rao, Devi Reddy , Bakaram have a long history of implementing functioning in a full-fledged manner. were unaware of their provisions problems to parameshwar Laxman, Ramakrishna, Sal- Reddy notice he immedi- la Prabhakar, Manda Mu- ately responded and talked ralikrishna Reddy, Prashant with the concerned officials Reddy, Nani, Haribabu, Jee- Srirangam urged the Unemployment and asked them to resolve tu and others were present.

youth register the GraduteMLC vote and CORPORATOR GANDHAM JYOTHSNA GIVEN cast the votes to Congress party PETITION TO KTR TO REGULARISE RAMANTHAPUR (TSIT Bureau) BAGAYAT PLOTS Hyderabad,Sep 29::To the to New GO 58 extent call of TPCC president ,59 She asked ei- Uttam Kumar Reddy, And ther any chance under the directions of DCC to regularize president Kuna srishailam those who have Goud a preparatory meeting a registered for the MLC elections and document or GHMC united Rangareddy even make regu- district Mahababunagar dis- larisation for tricts was held in Kukatpally those who have constituency. In the super- a notary plot vison of TPCC spokesperson which is why all Nagi Reddy and Satyam the people living Srirangam was the chief there are poor guest in the meeting. And so it is better to also TPCC Secretary Gal- regularize the li Balaji were present in notary docu- this preparatory meeting ment they con- Satyam Srirangam urged the structed their Unemployment youth reg- TRS Government as per elec- particular should give the more votes than the past TSIT BUREAU houses and occupied from 10 ister in large-scale voters and tion promises of Un employ- gift MLC and GHMC mayor MLC elections .The event RAMANTHAPUR CORPORA- to 15 years she appeal KTR to cast their votes in support of ment Gratuity violation re- to the Party high command was attended by senior lead- TOR GANDHAM JYOTHSNA take necessary steps to regu- the Congress party to make tirement age not increasing, srirangam said in his speech ers Moiz, District Secretary NAGESHWAR RAO ON TUES- larize ramanthapur bhagayath landslide victory of the Par- GHMC corruption and irreg- Gali Balaji said at the event, Yugender Reddy, Patel Sri- DAY MET MINISTER KTR AND plots, corporator GANDHAM tyin Graduate MLC elections ularities and LRS issue dou- urged to every leader in the kanth Goud, PushpaReddy, GIVEN PETITION TO REGULA- JYOTHSNA NAGESHWAR RAO , and also instructed to party ble bedroom houses to constituency to register ten Swaroop Goud, Madhu RISE RAMANTHAPUR BAGAY- requested KTR it would be bet- activists to do the massive weaker section he suggested votes and activating Con- Goud, Arkepalli Ramu, AT PLOTS she said Most of the ter to Levy tax for those houses campaign in this election as to party cadre to bring Huge gress activists in a way that Krishna Rajput, Fatehnagar plots in Ramanthapur Bhagayat after getting reqularized.in the well as anti people policies of massive movement in this would enable them to get Raju , Santosh. are notary plots Now according program. 530 WEDNESDAY, Wednesday, AUGUST,September, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 23 NIZAMABAD CONGRESS AUTHORITY MLC ELECTION OBSERVER OVERSAW APPOINTED IRFAN ALI & ABDUL AIJAZ FOR DISTRICT AND TOWN PRESIDENT FOR THE WLECTION ARRANGEMENTS MINORITY WING Speaking on the occasion, Manala Mohan Reddy said that the two should work together to strengthen the party and work together to address the attacks on minorities and the plight of minorities after the BJP government came to power in the country, as well as fight against minority issues , and also he suggested that you should focus on both the attacks that took place mainly after the BJP government and the assurances given after the TRS government came to power. Manala Mohan Reddy said the two should work together to strengthen Nizamabad Sep 29 ; Today at Nizamabad the party and its programs. The event Congress Bhavan, on the instructions of was attended by District BC Cell President state minority department president Sohel, Shekhar Goud, District SC Cell President former minister for the district Sudarshan PC Bhojanna, PCC Delegate Mohammad Reddy and senior district leaders appointed Esa, State Youth Congress Secretary Pritam, Irfan Ali as district minority cell president Pramod, Saber Ali, Ahmed, Arshad bin Syed, TSIT BUREAU thorities on this occasion. Z P conference hall as a and Abdul Ajaz as city minority president. Akbar, Hussain and others. Nizamabad Sep 29 ; The Polytechnic College waiting hall for those who Joint District Lo- wants to have a strong came to cast their votes. cal Authority room, a counting hall, a He then inspected the poll- BANNALA PRAVEEN wIth Veerabrahmaiah , Se- tent, a dias and a pub- ing booth set up at the MP- nior IAS, Cooperative lic address system in the DVO office, Nizamabad. colony members Given Petition to Commissioner and Reg- distribution center. Ka- Municipal corpora- istrar, was the election mareddy said that the dis- tors will use voting in MLA to regularize Sitarama Colony observer who oversaw tribution center to Nizam- the Zilla Parishad office, the constituency MLC abad was from here and ZPTCs and MPTCs in plots as per 59 GO. election arrangements. directed the Collector and the constituency will use On Tuesday, District Col- RDO to take steps to com- the voting at the Mandal lector c. Narayana Reddy plete all the arrangements Parishad office, he said. Together with , he in- at the Polytechnic Col- Additional Collector Chan- spected the election ar- lege by next Monday. He drasekhar, RDO Ravi, ACP rangements at the Poly- then inspected the polling Srinivas, DCP Usha Vish- technic College, Zilla booth and ballot boxes be- wanath, JDPE CEO Govind, Parishad and Mandala ing set up at the Zilla Pari- MPDVO Sanjay and MRO Parishad offices. Instruc- shad office. The Z.P CEO Praveen Kumar were present tions were given to the au- was directed to set up a along with election observers.

TSIT BUREAU under the patronage of Chilkanagar As per the instructions of Uppal MLA Division TRS party president BANNALA Bethi Subhash Reddy as part of the PRAVEEN MUDIRAJ colony members video conference program of Minister handed over a petition to uppal MLA KTR a meeting was arranged at Sitarama BETHI SUBASH REDDY at Habsiguda mla Colony in Chilkanagar Division under camp office. Division president Bannala the patronage of TRS Party Division Praveen Mudiraj says Sitarama colony President Bannala Praveen Mudiraj with residents will hear good news soon Telangana State NSUI Secretary, Syed Misbahuddin organised Free Eye Check up Colony President Bazaar Jagannath Goud The function was attended by Sitarama Camp in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Balanagar Division. Sri. Chamala Kiran Reddy, Jaipal and members of the colony. During the Colony President Bazaru Jagannath Goud Reddy Observer for Kukatpally Constituency were Chief Guests for this program. meeting, Praveen Mudiraj said that the and Colony members Gudur Ramesh, Ex Corporator, G.Vengal Rao garu, G. Raghavender, President- B Block Congress entire Sitarama colony had been given Srinivas Reddy, Srinivas Goud, TRS leaders Committee, Y.Prabhakar ,Balanagar division President, Praveen Goud, General degrees (Pattas)in the past. On Tuesday baskar, Zenath begum and others were Secretary, Thumu Santhosh Patel, Sajidha Begum Narsimha, Madhu Goud, Shafi, Pushpa Reddy. Mustafa ,Kartik , Arun Reddy & others attended. Sitarama Colony Welfare Association present. 530 WEDNESDAY, Wednesday, AUGUST,September, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 24 Chandrababu Naidu condemns series of attacks’ on temples in AP

TSIT BUREAU ence was held in Vijayawada. AMARAVATI,Sep29:: TDP Na- Mr. Naidu accused the YCP of tional President and former trying to implicate and pass the Chief Minister N. Chandrababu blame on the TDP for all the il- Naidu on Tuesday accused the legal activities and excesses of YSRCP government led by Chief the ruling party leaders every- Minister YS Jagnmohan Reddy where. Immediately after the of taking a lenient view of the attack, the local DSP hinted at ongoing attacks on the temples filing a case against one Ku- and Dalits in Andhra Pradesh. mar Reddy and three others. Naidu slammed the AP A day later, the SP said there Government for ‘not tak- was no political involvement ing’ nescessary steps to pre- and Kumar Reddy’s name was vent the attacks on temples . removed and replaced by one As a result, demolition of idols Pratap Reddy’s name. By doing C.Parthasarathi, State Election Commis- of the Hindu gods was continu- at Angara Mangalam village in Government’s negligence, the so, allegations were not being sioner participated in the concluding day ing unabated even as the cul- Gangadhara Nellore mandal in miscreants were going ahead made against TDP involvement. of Training Program for GHMC Officials prits in the burning of sacred Kurnool district also at Man- with their anti-social activities. Naidu said that the police were on Te-Poll Software. chariots were yet to be caught. dapeta in East Godavari district. Stating that the Dalits became a withdrawing cases filed against Addressing a meeting with Mr. Naidu said that there was prime target under Jagan Reddy the CM’s relatives and YCP the party senior leaders and raising resentment and discon- regime, Mr. Naidu condemned leaders. A clear example was incharges of all 175 assembly tent among all sections of the the destruction of the burial the lifting of ACB case against Jaggareddy segments in the State, the TDP people but still the YCP MLAs, ground of weaker sections of Christopher. Also, cases were chief expressed concern that Ministers and leaders were people in Chilakaluripeta. In withdrawn against Gandikota the ruling YCP leadership was not changing their criminal at- the name of modernisation, Srikanth Reddy and others. condemned the not waking up from its slumber titude. It may be recalled that over 171 tombs were removed Mr. Naidu termed it as laugh- even though the temple inci- three silver lions were miss- forcibly. It was condemnable able that the DGP wrote a letter dents and atrocities on Dalits ing from the Kanaka Durga that Dalit judge S Ramak- asking for providing evidence in False Trolling in were being condemned in the temple in Vijayawada but there rishna’s brother Ramachandra a sealed cover on the attack on national media. In latest inci- was no progress in investiga- was attacked just a day after Dalit judge’s brother Ramach- social Media dents, idols were vandalised tion till today. Because of the a Dalit round table confer- andra. The DGP should explain. Kaveri Seeds features in Forbes Asia’s Best under A Billion 2020 list Hyderabad: Kaveri Seeds, Hyderabad-based seed com- pany, has been featured in this year’s edition of Forbes, Asia’s Best Under A Billion, which highlights 200 Asia- Pacific public companies with less than $1 billion in revenue and consistent top- and bottom-line growth. Setup in 1976 by G V Bhas- kar Rao, with an objective to fuel India’s green revolu- TSIT Bureau tion, Kaveri Seeds today spe- Hyderabad,sep 29:;Sanga Reddy legislator Jagga Red- cialises in hybrid seeds. The dy explained the media in a media statement on Tues- company has been a part of day that about In face to face talk with Manickam Tago- “Forbes Asia’s Best Under a re with new in-charge at the CLP legislators meeting on Billion List” five times earlier Monday that objectionable trolling in social media coverage , too in the years 2010, 2011, condemned by the jaggareddy in-charge warning given to him 2012, 2013, 2015 and now in the foundations for a stron- riching the lives of small year.” The companies on An attempt is being made to give false signals on its social 2020. ger and steadier tomorrow and marginal farmers, the the Forbes list have scored media.This is not a good practice he expressed his anguish Commenting on the – carrying forward its zeal to backbone of our nation. We above their peers in a com- The meeting held at CLP with the in-charge yesterday was satis- listing, Bhaskar Rao said, support and sustain farmer strive to deliver products posite ranking that includes factory.He given the clarity The MLA expressed confidence that “Today, Kaveri Seeds has prosperity across the value that not only reap a good sales and profit growth, low The party will be strengthened in supervision of newly appoint- successfully forged a dif- chain.” He further added, harvest but offer optimum debt levels and robust gov- ed in charge Manickam Tagore.It is believed that the govern- ferentiated identity as an “As a preferred partner, we conditions for agricultural ernance. The criteria also ment will be formed in 2023 with the cooperation of the people. iconic seed company, laying have always aimed at en- productivity– year after ensured a geographic. 530 WEDNESDAY, Wednesday, AUGUST,September, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 25 Telangana sees more Covid Operation recoveries than new cases Aakash by TRS Hyderabad, Sept.29 (UNI): The ruling TRS Party has Hyderabad, Sep 29 (UNI) More launched operation aakarsh in Nizamabad district ahead people recovered from Covid-19 of upcoming local body MLC elections. Former MP and than the new cases reported in the daughter of CM KCR K.Kavitha is contesting the elec- Telangana during the last 24 hours, tions. The ruling Party has taken the elections as a pres- officials said on Tuesday. A total of tigious one and is leaving no stone unturned to ensure 2,259 people recovered from the the victory of the party candidate. It he also launched op- pandemic while 2,072 were found eration aakarsh to Attract the rival Party leaders into the infected by the virus. party fold. The ruling party leaders from the district like Nine more people succumbed state minister Prashant Reddy, MLAs Ganesh Gupta, Ba- to Covid, pushing the death toll to jireddy Govardhan and Gampa Govardhan are wielding 1,116. their power to ensure the victory of the party boss as there The fatality rate in the state dipped is hardly ten days time left for the elections. They have marginally to 0.58 per cent against already welcomed six BJP corporators and one congress the national average of 1.57 per cent. party Corporator into the party fold. Of the two zptcs With fresh cases, the state’s tally of the BJP, two have always joined the ruling TRS party. mounted to 1,89,283, of which 29,477 Some more opposition leaders are planning to join the are active. These include 23,934 who ruling TRS in the days to come. Of the 824 public repre- are in home/institutional isolation. (WHO) benchmark of 140 per million cases shows that state capital Hyder- sentatives majority belonged to the TRS party. The poll- The number of recoveries so far per day. A total of 17 government-run abad continues to top the list. It re- ing will be held on October 9 next month From 9 am to mounted to 1,58,690. The recovery laboratories, 43 private laboratories ported 283 new cases. 5 pm. The results will be declared on October 12 of the rate has gone up further to 83.83 per and 1076 rapid antigen test centres Rangareddy district recorded same month. cent against the national average of are conducting the tests. second highest number of cases at 82.88 per cent. After the week-end Out of 1,89,283, 70 per cent 161 followed by Medchal Malkajgiri drop in the number of tests, the (1,32,498) are asymptomatic while (160), Nalgonda (139), Karimnagar authorities tested 54,308 samples the remaining 30 per cent (56,785) (109), Khammam (92), Warangal New Revenue Act is a boon including 23,895 primary contacts. are symptomatic. The data also Urban (85), and Bhadradri Kothagu- With this the state has so far tested shows that 64.13 per cent of those dem (85). 29,40,642 samples. According to a tested positive are in the age group The bed status in 62 government to farmers: Indrakaran media bulletin released from the of- of 21-50 years while 22.76 are above hospitals treating Covid patients fice of the director of public health 51 years of age. Those below 20 years shows that 6,603 out of 8,850 beds and family welfare, samples tested are 13.13 per cent. Officials said 64.28 are vacant. With the addition of five per million population improved fur- per cent of those tested positive were more hospitals, the state now has 230 ther to 79,206. It says the daily testing male while the remaining 38.72 per private hospitals treating Covid pa- target for the state is 5,600 per day as cent were female. tients. They have a total 9,535 beds, per the World Health Organisation The district wise daily count of of which 6,240 are vacant. CPI national secretary

Adilabad Sep 29: Minister for Forests, lands can easily be done online. The time Environment, Endowments and Hous- involved in getting the records is going Narayana lashes out at ing Allola Indrakaran Reddy termed that to be drastically reduced. The move to the new Revenue Act as a boon to the abolish the system of Village Revenue Of- agrarian community and woes of farm- ficers was historic. It will usher in a new rival party leaders in AP ers would be a thing of past. He was ad- era,” he remarked. dressing participants of a thanksgiving The minister further said that all sec- Visakhapatnam, Sept.29 bullock cart and tractor rally taken out tions of the society were welcom ing the (UNI): The National Secretary by farmers at Narnoor mandal centre on Act and in particular, farmers were ex- of CPI K. Narayana today lashed Tuesday. pressing gratitude to Rao for reforming out rival Party leaders like CM Speaking on the occasion, Indrakaran the revenue department. The farmers YS Jaganmohan Reddy, Oppo- asserted that Telangana Chief Minister who were jubilant to witness the historic sition Leader Nara Chandra- K Chandrasekhar Rao had brought the moment were taking out rallies across babu Naidu and JSP president Revenue Act for eradicating land dis- the State, thanking and hailing the Chief Pawan Kalyan and alleged that putes and encroachments of properties Minister. It indicates their acceptance to the three leaders were respon- belonging to weaker sections and cor- it, he stated. sible for the poor state of affairs ruption by certain officials of the revenue Assuring that the Act would ensure of Andhra Pradesh. He said department. He said that farmers were transparency in the transactions and that the YSRCP and The TDP forced to move from pillar to post, seek- bribing officials and accepting bribes had supported the three agri- ing mutations and minor corrections in was an offence, Indrakaran informed culture bills approved by the CM YS Jagan and TDP president opposed the bills. He alleged the revenue records. that the website, Dharani, would formal- central government despite the Naidu had bowed to the feet of that the state government had “The ordeals of the farmers would end ly be launched by Chandrasekhar Rao on fact that they would cause huge Prime Minister Narendra Modi. turned into a factionist gov- soon with the advent of the Act. And, the the day of Dasara festival. Farmers would amount of loss to the farmers of He mocked that CM YS Jagan ernment in the state. Narayana menace of the corruption will be rooted no longer need to roam around the of- the state. He alleged that both was scared of going to jail if he made it clear that the stand. out. Various transactions relating to fices of revenue authorities, he added. 530 WEDNESDAY, Wednesday, AUGUST,September, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 26 Telangana to distribute 99 lakh sarees for ‘Bathukamma’ Hyderabad, Sep 29 (UNI) For the fourth year and even the sarees in KCR kits given to preg- in a row, the Telangana government will distrib- nant women are produced by the weavers of ute nearly one crore sarees among women be- Telangana, he added. KTR claimed as a result longing to poor families for the ensuing ‘Bathu- of all these programmes providing work to the kamma’ festival. Distribution of 99 lakh sarees weaving community, the state is no longer wit- will begin from October 9 and this will cost the nessing suicides by weavers. state exchequer Rs 317.81 crore. Stating that all the religions are treated State minister K.T. Rama Rao on Tuesday equally by the state government, he said saree said that since 2017, the government distrib- distribution is being taken up during Dussehra, uted four crore sarees. For this, 30 lakh metres Ramzan, and Christmas. He asked the officials cloth was produced and about Rs 1,033 crore to create a branding for the sarees that could be were spent. Seeing, along with women minis- sold in other markets and states. Bathukamma ters Sabitha Indra Reddy, and Satyavathi Ra- is the floral festival of Telangana celebrated thod, the display of Bathukamma sarees here, around Dussehra. Singing and dancing around Rao said that the distribution will be taken up specially arranged flowers, women celebrate under the supervision of District Collectors and Bathukamma across the state. The nine-day folk through local women groups. The sarees have festival symbolises the state’s rich cultural iden- been produced with 287 kinds of designs. The tity. Ever since the formation of Telangana state sarees are sourced from the weaver clusters in ing towards the welfare of the weavers’ commu- He claimed no other state government in In- in 2014, Bathukamma has been celebrated. the state. The programme is providing continu- nity and in the past six years, the government dia has taken up such programmes. The Educa- as the state festival. The government started ous employment and ensuring better income to has introduced many welfare schemes exclu- tion Department is giving government school distribution of sarees among women belonging the powerloom weavers. sively for weavers. Under schemes like ‘Che- uniform orders to power loom weavers. Similar- to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in 2017. KTR, as Rama Rao is popularly known, stated netha Mitra’ and ‘Nethana Ku Cheyutha’, the ly, the Women and Child Welfare Department In 2018, the Election Commission stopped the that the Telangana government has been work- government is providing subsidies to weavers. is also giving Anganwadi orders to the weavers programme in view of the Assembly elections. CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, REVENUE ACT PROTECT RIGHTS: KTR Hyderabad, sept.29 (UNI): More reforms are to be opted in Municipal and IT Minister K T the state for offering corruption Rama Rao today said that the less revenue and land registra- TRS government has imple- tion services. The new revenue mented several development act is to provide rights for the programs and huge funds for people of their landslide and Hyderabad city development. properties he said. The minister He asked minister, MLAs in a advised MLAs leaders to see that meeting to conduct wide cam- middlemen problem do not oc- paign in five years in GHMC and cur on lands,and properties reg- state. The GHMC and govern- istrations. ment planned to spend about Dharani portal will offer Rs 67000 cr towards city devel- these,services both farm lands opment to make it a global des- and others. We gave to edu- tination. cate the people others same. He reprimanded the GHMC Conduct voter enrollment for corporators for failing g to take graduate MLC polls and start it up development programs. The with your family members he, government is ready address said. Ensure all eligible gradu- land related issues by revenue ates get registered firbthd MLC act as urged by ministers, and polls KTR said. The minister MLAs he said Now ahead of proposed to bring in a new por- the GHMC polls we need to start tal to provide more and trans- wide ranging campaign on de- parent services to people under velopment programs and wel- a single platform. The plan is to fare schemes. KTR expressed give more services at one place displeasure that 15 corporators by launching citizen service could not do well in the GHMC with your family members he, a single platform. The plan is to plemented properly to ensure management portal. KTR said limits. Dharani portal will of- said. Ensure all eligible gradu- give more services at one place people rights on their lands and that the leaders to coordinate fer these,services both farm ates get registered firbthd MLC by launching citizen service properties. The minister hinted for all polls. The minister said lands and others. We gave to polls KTR said. The minister management portal. KTR said that GHMC polls may be ad- that the revenue act will be im- educate the people others same. proposed to bring in a new por- that the leaders to coordinate vanced by two months and we plemented properly to ensure Conduct voter enrollment for tal to provide more and trans- for all polls. The minister said have to get ready for the same people rights on their lands and graduate MLC polls and start it parent services to people under that the revenue act will be im- he said the party leadership. properties. 530 WEDNESDAY, Wednesday, AUGUST,September, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 27 Pankaj Tripathi : I have seen the worst and best of times cclaimed actor Pankaj un sabne milke banaya hai (I "Mirzapur", "Bareilly Ki ery success, every joy is of so ture's way to ask you to better Tripathi says he has have spent days with cheats, Barfi", "Gangs Of Wasseypur" much value," he shared.Amid yourself. Look for that sign!" Aspent days with cheats low-life people, writers, edu- and "Luka Chuppi" among the lockdown, Pankaj realised he said.On the acting front, and alcoholics, and added cationists and even alcohol- many others, shares details "if bad has happened, it is in- he is gearing up for the re- that one starts valuing the ics. They have made me what about how he values every evitable that it gets better"."I lease of "Gunjan Saxena: The good only when one has seen I am). They were the people success in his life. still think of my brief jail stint Kargil Girl" starring Janhvi the bad."Maine thugon ko, who made me the person I "The value of good hap- where I was surrounded by Kapoor."Gunjan Saxena: The chandaalon ko, lekhakon ko, am today," he asserted. Pan- pens only when we have seen all kinds of people and I had Kargil Girl" is inspired by the vidhwano ko aas paas dekha kaj, who has tasted the highs the bad. I have seen the worst an epiphany that I needed to life of Indian Air Force com- hai. Bade bade sharabiyon of highs with his work in and best of times over the make something better of my bat pilot Gunjan Saxena, and ke saath din guzare hain aur projects like "Sacred Games", last decade, which is why ev- life. Every experience is na- stars Janhvi. Kushal Tandon : Dark web as theme yet to be explored in Bollywood ctor Kushal Tandon, Actor Kushal Tandon, who plays a pivotal role in the upcoming digital film who plays a pivotal "Unlock", says the story of the film is unique because it explores Arole in the upcoming the theme of the dark web digital film "Unlock", says the story of the film is unique be- tal advancement and, who not been explored much in ing a diabolical app off the cause it explores the theme of knows, soon we will have an India, and the teaser does web, only to win over the the dark web. assistant voice as our best complete justice to the plot love of her life Amar. But "The genre of dark web is friend!" Kushal said. His co- of the film. We want to reach eventually, her compulsive not explored in Bollywood star Hina Khan added: "This out to the young audience, addiction with the app's and it is synonymous to the is my second feature film to give them a reality check virtual assistant voice takes times we live in. 'Unlock' is narrative around the dark on the dark web."The story her to a different journey a one-of-a-kind suspense web, after 'Hacked'. This of the film revolves around to fulfil her darkest wish- thriller that will leave the au- film will take the thriller two people, Suhani and es.Directed by Debatma dience hooked. The reality quotient a notch higher. Amar. The teaser unveils Mandal, the film releases is getting blurred with digi- The subject of dark web has how Suhani ends up install- on ZEE5 on June 27. Shehnaaz Gill Alia Bhatt's mother Soni Razdan opens up on nepotism row has this to say ctor Sushant Singh Rajput's demise Ahas sparked the nepotism debate in Bol- about herself lywood once again.Bol- lywood fans and outsid- Shehnaaz took to Instagram ers have been attacking where she shared a beauti- star kids including Alia ful black and white picture of Bhatt, Ananya Pandey, herself."Love me or hate me ei- Sonam Kapoor, Sonakshi ther way I'm gonna shine," she Sinha and Arjun Kapoor captioned the image. on social media, as well In March, Shehnaaz featured as filmmaker Karan Johar in the song "Bhula dunga" along for being the flagbearer of with TV star Sidharth Shukla. nepotism. Sung by Darshan Raval, the Alia's mother, actress song's video showcases the Soni Razdan, finally chemistry between Sidharth opened up to the contro- and Shehnaaz, who made a lot versy. "The expectation of headlines with their close that people have because bond in the "Bigg Boss 13" of whose son or daughter house. you are is much more," from doing so?"Razdan's me. And why not. But he's them. I might not. But In May, she featured in a lyri- she claimed in a social comment came in re- been an integral part of because he deserves to cal video "Keh gayi sorry" by media post, adding: "Also sponse to director Hansal my best work because he make them. He will have Jassie Gill.A few months ago, those who are ranting Mehta's tweets suggesting is talented, disciplined, a career only if he sur- igg Boss 13" contestant Jassie had supported Shehnaaz about nepotism today and that the "nepotism de- hardworking and shares vives. It is ultimately him Shehnaaz Gill, who is during her stint inside the "Bigg who have made it on their bate" be broadened."This similar values as me. Not and not his father who Bfondly known as Punjab's Boss" house. He had praised own will also have kids nepotism debate must be just because he's my son," will build his career. My Katrina Kaif, has shared a quirky Shehnaaz when he paid a visit one day. And what if they broadened. Merit counts Hansal tweeted. shadow is both his big- observation about herself on so- to "Bigg Boss" house to pro- want to join the indus- most. My son got a step "He will make films not gest benefit and greatest cial media. mote his film "Panga". try? Will they stop them in the door because of because I will produce bane," he added. 530 WEDNESDAY, Wednesday, AUGUST,September, 2020 2020 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 28 BATHUKAMMA SARIES FROM OCT 9, GOVT HELPS WEAVERS: KTR Hyderabad, sept.29 (UNI): Mu- nicipal and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao today announced that Bathukamma Saries to be distributed on October 9. It is the commitment of Chief Minister, K Chandrasekhar Rao to gift Bathu- kamma Saries to poor women in the state. It will provide all help to weavers community to get com- plete work of weaving the saries he said. Along with women ministers Sabitha Indra Reddy, Sathtavsthi Rsthod, KTR has visited an exhi- bition of Bathukamma Saries. He launched Saries on the occasion and vowed to offer livelihood to weaver community. Saries to sisters in Telangana respectively fir the purpose. The KTR said that as many as 217 state. Chief Minister, K Chan- government offers work to about designs of Saries prepared with drasekhar Rao has taken a deci- 26000 power looms in the state Golden and silver borders for sion to help the weavers get hand- the minister said. We also pro- Bathukamma festival to com- ful of works. This step will avoid vide school uniforms, Anganwadi mence from October 17. The gov- suicides and offer the weavers and ICDS clothes through these ernment spent about Rs 1033 cr community employment oppor- power looms he maintained. The on Bathukamma Saries in Telan- tunities. He informed about the government allotted Rs 1200 cr gana, he claimed. Women groups Bathukamma Saries distribution for the handlooms, and weavers will distribute the Saries to wom- to women fir the past few years. welfare. The government offers en at their homes due to Corona The government spent Rs 220 cr clothes to the people during g effect. The government has taken in 2017, Rs 280 cr, in 2018, Rs 313 Ramzan and Christmas festivals a decision to gift Bathukamma cr in 2019 and Rs 317.81 cr in 2020 in Telangana.

South Central Railway ships 3 cr litres milk from AP to Delhi Meet this Hyderabadi running Secunderabad, Sep 29 (UNI) The Rakesh said that the milk to South Central Railway (SCR) has so be transported was sourced by a ‘Rice ATM’ to feed hungry far shipped 3 crore litres of milk from National Dairy Development Board Andhra Pradesh’s Renigunta to New (NDDB) unit from more than 3,000 Hyderabad, Sep 29 (UNI) only for the last one month start the work on April 13. days, they go out for work. Delhi via “Doodh Duronto Special” pooling points spread across 13,000 The Covid-19-induced lock- that inspired by his work, Later, he also withdrew Rs The 15-day kit is meant trains amid the Covid pandemic, villages in and around the state’s down saw many heroes people have come forward 3.20 lakh from his Provident for people like private school a railway official said. “Doodh Chittoor district. emerging in different parts of to make some contribution. Fund account. Dosapati teachers, workers in hotels, Duronto Special, introduced Introduced on March 26, Doodh the country who went all out “I advise them to start simi- started his ‘Rice ATM’ on delivery boys, drivers and during the lockdown period from Duronto Specials ran on alternate to feed the hungry and help lar work in their respective April 13 and initially started private employees not re- Renigunta to Hazrat Nizamuddin days till July 15, when they started the needy. Here is one hero areas. There is a lot to do distributing the kits among ceiving salaries or having to supply milk to the people of operating daily. Each milk train has from Hyderabad who is still in every area because there the migrant workers. He used no work. For poor families the nation’s capital, crossed the 3 six tankers of 40,000 litres capacity continuing the work, provid- are people who cover 15-20 to go around with ration kits tested positive for Covid-19, crore litres mark on Monday,” SCR each, totalling 2.4 lakh litres milk ing succour to families still km distance to come to our and distribute them among he is giving one month kit, spokesman Ch. Rakesh said. per train. To reach the 3 crore reeling under the impact of ATM. Hyderabad has over families who were starving. which costs Rs 3,500 each. “Transportation of milk from litre milestone, the railway zone lockdown. Ramu Dosapati’s one crore population and From migrant workers to These kits are also being Renigunta to New Delhi plays an operated 126 trains, ferrying 751 ‘Rice ATM’ works round-the- I want to see that no one domestic servants, people given to women deserted by important role in balancing the milk tankers. clock and anyone who has sleeps hungry,” Dosapati doing menial jobs, and from their husbands and having supply across the nation,” he added. nothing for the next meal told . He recalled that auto rickshaw, cab drivers to to take care of children with can reach his residence in he was inspired by a watch- private school teachers, all no source of income. Some L.B. Nagar to get a ration kit woman who bought chicken have availed the services of youth joined him as volun- comprising rice and few oth- worth Rs 2,000 during the ‘Rice ATM’ teers in helping him in pack- er groceries. For the last 170 lockdown for distribution Though named ‘Rice ing the ration kits. Instead days, this MBA graduate has among migrant labourers ATM’, it has been distribut- of using single-use plastic, been distributing ration kits going hungry. “I thought ing kits comprising essential Dosapati is using cloth bags among the needy every day. when a watchwoman draw- commodities like rice, ed- for the packing. Each bag Men and women can be seen ing a meagre salary of Rs ible oil, daal, chilli powder, costs Rs 18 but the family queuing up at a kirana shop 6,000 can do this to help turmeric, sugar and tea. The receiving the kit can use the in front of his apartment to those in distress, why a HR kits are meant for three cat- same for a couple of years. collect rice. manager earning Rs 1.5 egories. For migrant and According to him, 99 per A HR manager in a soft- lakh per month should sit at daily wage workers, Dosapati cent of the beneficiaries till ware firm, Dosapati has so home and bother only about is providing a kit which will May end were migrant work- far helped 15,000 families, his family.” suffice for five days for a fam- ers. In June, the ‘Rice ATM’ spending about Rs 5 lakh He was quick to draw Rs ily of four. The idea, he says, helped people doing menial from his own pocket. It is 1.5 lakh from his account to is to make sure that after five work .