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14 Corps while the Chinese itary levels to bring down tem- to Finger 8 on the north bank side is expected to be headed perature. Rajnath, however, of Pangong Lake. The moun- onouring the pact to by Maj Gen Liu Lin, the com- reiterated that India did not tain spurs in the area are Hdefuse tension, India and mander of the South Xinjiang concede anything during the referred to as Fingers. The China have carried out pull military district of the People’s talks and subsequent agree- Chinese insisted during the back of their troops from the Liberation Army (PLA). ment. talks that the Indian troops stand-off sites at the Pangong In his statement in The Chinese military built should pull back from some command of the PLA headed Tso (lake) in Eastern Ladakh. Parliament, the Defence several bunkers and other strategic hilltops on the south- by President Xi Jinping, has The military commanders of Minister also said it was agreed structures in the areas between ern ban of the lake. or the first time, China has awarded Qi Fabao, the regi- the two Armies will meet on to convene the next meeting of Finger 4 and 8 and had blocked In August last year, Indian Fofficially admitted that its mental commander from the Saturday to focus on the other senior commanders of both all Indian patrols beyond troops occupied a number of soldiers were killed in the PLA Xinjiang Military friction points, including Hot sides within 48 hours of com- Finger 4, triggering strong strategic heights in the bloody brawl with the Indian Command, the title of “Hero Springs, Gogra and the pletion of the disengagement reaction from the Indian Mukhpari, Rechin La and troops on June 15 last year in regimental commander for Depsang valley. in the Pangong lake areas so as Army. In the nine rounds of Magar hill areas around the the Galwan valley in Ladakh. defending the border,” Chen The upcoming meeting of to resolve all other remaining military talks, India had specif- southern bank after the The People’s Liberation Army Hongjun with “Hero to defend the Corps Commanders is issues. He also said talks were ically insisted on withdrawal of Chinese PLA attempted to (PLA) put the number of its the border,” and awarded first- part of the agreement that on at the diplomatic and mil- Chinese troops from Finger 4 intimidate them in the area. casualties to four. class merit to Chen Xiangrong, stipulates that the two officials they said, adding local com- and south banks of Pangong The fierce hand-to-hand Xiao Siyuan and Wang will meet 48 hours after the manders of the two armies ver- lake. The agreement mandat- fight, in which the Chinese Zhuoran, state-run Global complete withdrawal of troops ified the withdrawal.Also, the ed both sides to “cease” for- used iron rods and sticks stud- Times quoted the PLA Daily from the southern and north- Chinese pullback was con- ward deployment of troops in ded with nails, claimed lives of report as saying. ern banks of the Pangong lake. stantly monitored via drones a “phased, coordinated and 20 Indian Army personnel, According to the report, This will be the tenth round of and satellite imagery by India verifiable” manner. including the commanding three PLA soldiers were killed such meeting since the face- round-the-clock, official said. Under the agreement, he officer. in the combat while another offs between the two Armies at The disengagement will also be said, China will pull back its contempt petition should be conducted by Andhra Pradesh Acknowledging the casu- soldier died while crossing the Line of Actual Control reviewed by the Corps troops to east of “Finger 8” ! " junked. Odisha’s counsel senior Government in villages since alties on its side, China on the river when he went to sup- (LAC) started over ten months Commanders on Saturday. areas in the northern bank of advocate Vikas Singh sought a 1952 while panchayat polls by Friday said four officers and port the others. Qi Fabao, the ago. As regards the agenda for Pangong lake while the Indian four-week adjournment of hear- AP Government were also held soldiers stationed in the regimental commander of the The upcoming round will the upcoming talks, officials troops will be based at their ing, to which advocate Mahfooz in the villages in 2006 and 2013. Karakoram Mountains have Chinese military, sustained a start at 10 am at the Moldo said India is likely to press for permanent base at Dhan Singh earing the contempt peti- Nazki for Andhra Pradesh said After Friday hearing, been recognised by the Central serious head injury, it said. border meeting point on the faster disengagement of troops Thapa Post near “Finger 3” in Htion filed by the Odisha that he had no objection. Odisha’s Advocate-on-Record Military Commission of China The PLA Daily report Chinese side in the Chushul from both the sides at the the region. Government regarding the Kotia Later, the court adjourned Sibo Shankar Mishra told media (CMC) for their sacrifice in the claimed the Indian soldiers sector, sources said here on remaining stand-off sites. At Similar action would take border dispute with Andhra matter for four weeks. Earlier, that claims made by Andhra border confrontation with attacked the Chinese military Friday. present, more than one lakh place on the south bank of the Pradesh, the Supreme Court on the Collector of Vizianagaram of Pradesh in court about having India. This admission was personnel with steel tubes and Confirming that the two troops besides tanks and heavy lake, he said. Sources on Friday Friday granted four weeks’ time Andhra Pradesh, in his reply to held Parliamentary and published in the PLA Daily, cudgels and threw stones. sides abided by the agreement guns are deployed in forward confirmed that troops from to Odisha to file its rejoinder to the court, has stated that three Assembly elections in the bor- the official newspaper of the This is the first time China to completely withdraw their areas at the LAC in Ladakh both the sides had gone back claims of Andhra Pradesh. concerned villages, der areas in Koraput district in Chinese military. has acknowledged casualties troops and tanks from the since the stand-offs began in to their respective positions During the hearing, coun- Ganjaybadra, Pattuchennuru Odisha are totally false. This Incidentally, the Chinese and details of these officers Pangong lake, officials said May last year. agreed upon by India and sel for Andhra Pradesh Mahfooz and Paguluchennuru, fall under point and other claims of admission comes at a time and soldiers’ sacrifice, four of the process, which began on On February 11, Defence China. Nazki argued that by no stretch Araku Parliamentary con- Andhra Pradesh would be when Armies of the two coun- whom died when dealing with February 10, was over on Minister Rajnath Singh told The Indian delegation at of imagination can it be stated stituency and Saluru Assembly proved untrue in the counter- tries are disengaging from the the Indian military’s “illegal Thursday. It is the first step in Parliament about an agree- Saturday’s talks will be led by that there was a breach of constituency of Andhra affidavits to be filed along with friction points in Ladakh. trespassing” of the Galwan the long process to restore ment between India and China Lt Gen PGK Menon, the undertaking or of any order Pradesh. Lok Sabha and pictorial evidences by Odisha in As regards the casualties, Valley Line of Actual Control peace at the LAC in Ladakh, on disengagement in the north Commander of the Leh-based passed by the apex court and the Assembly elections have been the court soon. the CMC, the overall high (LAC), the report said. ! "
%& " R House assembled for the day, drive against corruption has Objection Certificate (NOC) to # $ the Congress sought to move ' been praised by the people and a Jagatpur-based firm, Mahabir an adjournment motion triggered terror among the Carbon Limited. It was alleged undertaking citizen centric demanding discussion on the tainted officials. Besides, for the that he had forged signatures to reforms by the States.The four farmers’ issues. The BJP also first time the State Government provide the NOC, following citizen centric areas for 0-0()(1 wanted a debate on the same has sought the forced retire- which departmental proceed- reforms identified were (a) issues. The Speaker, however, )*+ ment of an all India service offi- ings were initiated against him. implementation of One he second day of the wanted continued discussion 0-0()(1 cer, Abhay Pathak on corrup- In 2018, Panigrahi, while post- Nation One Ration Card TBudget Session of the State on the Motion of Thanks to the tion charges. ed as Regional Officer in 0-0()(1 System, (b) Ease of doing Assembly on Friday also wit- Governor for his address to the on the farmers’ issues on he State Government, con- But of late, it has come to Kalinganagar, was caught red- business reform, (c) Urban nessed noisy scenes as House on the opening day. Saturday. But the Opposition Ttinuing its zero tolerance to light that the Odisha State handed while taking bribe and hile Odisha has taken a local body/ utility reforms Opposition BJP and Congress This enraged the did not relent on its stand and corruption, has shown the door Pollution Control Board was suspended. Besoides, sev- Wlead in initiating and (d) Power sector reforms. members continued to high- Opposition members, who continued it uproar. to several bureaucrats accused (OSPCB) authorities are mak- eral other allegations are pend- reforms to attract investment, Therefore, the light farmers’ issues, including trooped into the Well of the Congress members of either graft or ineptitude. ing a mockery of the 5T ini- ing against him. it continues to ignore adop- Government of India had in irregularities and corruption in House, where Congress mem- Taraprasad Bahinipati and Also, all the departments tiative of Chief Minister According to the 5T tion of other three citizen May last decided to link grant paddy procurement. bers shouted slogans and their Adhiraj Panigrahy went up to have been asked by the Naveen Patnaik by shielding a norms, Panigrahi should have centric reforms, which will not of additional borrowing per- Speaker Surjya Narayan BJP counterparts displayed the Speaker’s podium and Government to form a com- tainted official and trying to been given premature retire- only help out the citizens, missions to States who under- Patro adjourned the House posters along with raising slo- snatched papers and pulled mittee each to review the per- promote him despite his dubi- ment for his continuous but also attract bigger bor- take the reforms to facilitate first till 11.30 am and then till gans. The Speaker called an all- the fibre glass. Congress formances and service records ous track record. wrongdoings. But surprisingly, rowing limits as stipulated by ease of doing business. 4 pm, In course of the day, the party meeting to ensure Legislature Party Leader of all employees every three The controversial official is he is presently posted as the Centre. Odisha adopted the EoDB proceedings were adjourned smooth running of the House Narasingha Mishra said his months.Meanwhile, 113 taint- identified as Regional Officer Assistant Environment In fact, it was expected and the reforms stipulated in for seven times. , that minister but in vain. Then, the Speaker party would not cooperate to ed officials of various depart- Hadibandhu Panigrahi.In 1997, Scientist in the OSPCB and the that Odisha will be adopting this category include comple- concern will give a statement in ruled that the Minister con- run House as its adjournment ments were given premature Panigrahi was suspended till board members are alleged to all four citizen centric reforms tion of first assessment of the House on Saturday.As the cerned would make a statement motion was not accepted. retirement. The Government’s 2000 for providing a fake No be conspiring to promote him. as the State has been appreci- ‘District Level Business ated for fiscal responsibility Reform Action Plan.' It also approach and transparency prescribes elimination of the ( " in administration. Odisha was requirements of renewal of ( ) one of the first few States, registration / N.( O which opted for Ease of Doing certificates/approvals/licences Business (EoDB) for indus- obtained by businesses under #$$ # trialisation and investment. various Acts. * The EoDB is an important And implementation of a / indicator of the investment computerised central random - ) friendly business climate in inspection system under the -1 0-0()(1 the country. Improvements Acts wherein allocation of 0-0()(1 who should frequently interact in the EoDB will enable faster inspectors is done centrally; with the Collectors and RDCs ollywood actress Kangana t is indeed great news for future growth of the State the same inspector is not he Utkal Sammilani mem- of the disputed border areas BRanaut visited the IOdia movie lovers as ‘Kalira economy. assigned to the same unit in Tbers led by its president and solve them in consultation Jagannath Temple here amid Atita’, directed by Nila Madhab Odisha has been able to subsequent years; prior Adwaita Kumar Patra held a with their counterparts of tight security early on Friday Panda, has made its entry into get only Rs 1,429 crore addi- inspection notice is provided dharna here on Friday neighbouring States. morning and paid obeisance to the race for Oscars. tional borrowing permission, to the business owner; and demanding stopping of The Sammilani also the deities. “In a year full of chal- whereas Rs 86, 417 crore of inspection report is uploaded encroachment of Odisha’s bor- demanded that a ‘Kotia Utsav’ She said, “I had a wish to lenges, feel extremely happy to additional borrowing permis- within 48 hours of inspection. der areas by the neighbouring be held. Samiilani secretary visit the temple this year and it announce Kalira Atita has sion has been issued to States Till now, 18 States have States. Annant Prasad Jena, treasurer got fulfilled today. I prayed made its entry into the Oscar for adopting other reforms carried out at least one of the In a letter to the Chief Bimal Chandra Sarangi, Shiba before the Lord that this year but in Puri Jagannath Lord race in general entry category also. four stipulated reforms and Minister and the State’s MPs, Sundar Sarangi ,Puri president brings good fortune and peace Krishna is placed with His sib- for best picture, best actor, Kendrapada district who In view of the resource have been granted reform the Sammilani requested them Bhimsen Mahapatra, for everyone in the world.” lings Balram n Subhadra best director and many other returns to his village to find requirement to meet the chal- linked borrowing permissions. to ensure that Kotia is declared Bhubaneswar president Ashok “I visited the temple for the (Arjun’s wife, Abhimanyu’s categories,” Tweeted Panda. devastation caused by climate lenges posed by the Covid-19 Out of these, 13 States an integral part of Odisha in Das, Khordah president first time. I don’t know why it mom) pulsating with the ener- “It’s being made available change. The character Gunu, pandemic, the Government of have implemented the one Parliament as per the 2006 Shaktisewar Mishra , Nilima took me so many years to gy of His heart chakra whole for academy screening,” he the protagonist essayed by India had on May 17 last nation one ration card system, Supreme Court judgement. Mishra,Akshay Das, Naryan come here. Everything happens place has a healing and sooth- added.The movie, starring Pitobash, symbolises the strug- enhanced the borrowing limit six States have done local Besides, a cell or department Biswal, Dhaneswar Sahu , Akul as per His wish,” said Kangana. ing sweetness to it, enchanted,” Pitobash Tripathy, revolves gle of innumerable hapless vil- of the States by 2 per cent of body reforms and two States should be formed under a Sangram Sethi and Nanda “We always see Krishna with Kangana tweeted after visiting around a young man from lagers who were at the receiv- their GSDP. Half of the special have undertaken power sector Special Secretary-rank officer, Kishore Samal were present. Radha or Rukmini (Laxmi), the temple. Satabhaya village in ing end of nature’s fury. dispensation was linked to reforms. + - # $$ ./ % $P '( $ ) $#* 0-0()(1 +$ ing meetings frequently as PPC chief against fuel price there is no chance of a change hike was successful,” Kumar )(60(-1 place and wanted to check her “It is also an astonishing matter webinar on “Prospects of ) P$ in the Pradesh Congress stated. Chella Kumar attend- bank locker. She was dismayed for us. We are investigating how Aresearch in yoga in 21st Committee (PCC) leadership ed a meeting of the Congress n educated woman of when she saw that it was totally it could take place.”But police century” was held by Sivananda 0-0()(1 now. Legislature Party meeting ABargarh town staying in empty. “Gold jewellery worth said the locker couldn’t be Yoga Vedanta Academy, Gautam Chella Kumar’s statement held at the Congress Bhawan New Delhi has brought serious around Rs 50 lakh is missing,” opened unless two keys, one of Nagar, Bhubaneswar, on Friday. utting the speculations came in the backdrop of a on Thursday in the presence allegations against the State Bank she alleged before the police. the owner and other of bank, are Over 150 people, including stu- Pabout a change of guard in series of meetings held by the of its leader Narasingha of India Bargarh branch that a The jewellery includes eight used. dents, ex-students, MPhil stu- the State Congress to rest, dissidents in Bhubaneswar Mishra. huge amount of gold she kept in gold necklaces, 12 gold rings, two So, investigation is on into dents and intellectuals, from party State-in-charge A and New Delhi. Political observers are of the bank locker has vanished gold bangles, six gold bangles of the case and police are hopeful across country participated in Chella Kumar has said there “Odisha Congress is per- the view that in the context of from it. The matter has finally other variety, 10 pairs of earrings, of getting facts soon. More inter- programme. The dignitaries pre- is no such a possibility at least forming well under the lead- Chella Kumar’s statement on reached the local police which a gold locket and two gold estingly, Tripathy is the sister of sent were of a unanimous opin- for the near future. He told ership of (PCC president) the PCC leadership issue, it is are investigating into it. Snigdha chains. Besides, there were also an Andhra-Cadre Odia IPS offi- ion that value-based research in the media that there is no Niranjan Patnaik. The recent futile for the dissidents to go to New Delhi to meet the Tripathy of Mohantypada at silver ornaments which are miss- cer, for which police are partic- yoga is essential for betterment point of the dissidents hold- Odisha Bandh called by the ahead with their planned trip party high command. Bargarh had come to her native ing. Bank Manager RP Das said, ularly keen to crack case. of human civilisation. !" # * ) 0-0()(1 !& #- (#. ood news for parents in the Gopinathpur on the basis of a ) , - GState as the high school stu- case registered against him last & , . . /. 0-0()(1 Prof Ajit Dash for their efforts sion in the institute. In the last dents can now avail certificates he city police have arrested month,” informed Police in developing the institute to years, the students with OTA online without rushing to the Ta middle-aged Hindu man Inspector Anasuya Nayak. 0$+) -) caling up its credibility, the its present level. He wanted ranking of around 61,000 in board office frequently for school for allegedly marrying four Police on investigation SInternational Institute of further improvement in the OTA category were admitted. documents. As part of the ongo- women on different occasions learnt that the teacher had first *! ( 0-0()(1 Information Technology (IIIT, quality of teaching, learning, Along with students of Odisha, ing reforms in school education, deceiving each one of them married in 2001 and after stay- #(6-( Bhubaneswar), established by research and incubation so as those from other States and the State Government has decid- without being legally getting ing with his first wife for over he State registered 53 new the State Government in 2006, to match the IIIT with other countries have also preferred ed to provide various certificates separated from the previous eight years, he married another ron ore theft in Keonjhar is TCovid-19 cases in 17 dis- has grown into an institute of advanced institutes in the sec- admission in the IIIT, and documents online. ones. Interestingly, during the woman in 2009 without giving Igoing on unabated by fraud- tricts, with which the total national and international tor. Director Prof Nayak said, Bhubaneswar. Chief Minister Naveen shutdown and lockdown peri- divorce to his first wife. He also ulent use of transit pass. And positive tally rose to 3,36,513 repute with improved quality “The IIIT, Bhubaneswar has The IIIT, Bhubaneswar Patnaik informed it on his ods of nine months last year due spent another three years with behind the scene is the nexus on Friday.Out of the new cases, of students, faculty, academic joined JoSAA/CSAB counsel- has maintained a high place- Twitter handle on Friday.The to the Corona pandemic, the 45- his second wife and left her in of mines owners, mining 31 were from quarantine and eco-system and higher place- ing conducted for NITs and ment record of around 95%t facility would be available from year-old man had managed to lurch escaping with her jewellery mafias and Government offi- 22 were local contacts. ment records. IIITs from OTA-ranked stu- during last five years. This March 20, 2021. Initially, the stu- marry two women. and the dowry articles he had cials. On Wednesday night vil- The day’s highest 11 cases This was known at a dents. All seats for the current year, 39 companies, including dents from Classes-IX to XII can When the first two wives received during the marriage lagers of Jajang under the were registered in Sambalpur Board of Governors (BoG) academic session have been Amazon, Informatica, Juspay, get certificates online at all Jan learnt this, they approached the time. Bamebari police station of district. The number of active meeting of the institute held filled up. Dell, Turtlement, have visited Seva Kendras. Mahila police station here and “Last year, the accused also Keonjhar district intercepted a cases stood at 658 and the under the chairmanship of This year the average qual- the campus. Later, the students of other on Friday police arrested married two other women; and truck having Registration No. cumulative sample tests were Chief Secretary Suresh ity of the students at the entry The recruitment process classes would avail benefit. With Krushna Chandra Naik, who whenfirst wife learnt about it, she OR- O5AC- 1927 and handed 8,12,2,325. However, 92 per- Chandra Mohapatra on stage has improved signifi- of nine more companies is on. availability of facility, students works as a teacher in a submitted a complaint with us over the vehicle to the local sons recovered on the day, Friday.The Chief Secretary cantly.” The students above the It is expected that the place- can get their documents like Government High School of the in January this year,” the Police police which was lifting illegally taking the total recoveries to thanked IIIT Director Prof ranking of 51,490 in OTA cat- ment position would cross transfer certificate (TC) and district. “We arrested the Inspector said, adding that high grade iron ores from the 3,33,980 in the State. Gopal Nayak and Registrar egory have preferred admis- 90% this year. conduct certificate (CC) online. accused from his school at accused has forwarded to court. nearby SG Pandya mines, a mine owned by the State Government. #$ However, one Gurupreet ! Singh, a native of Joda, came to the police station and wanted to free the truck by showing a National Informatics Centre transit permit. The permit (NIC), Odisha. The NIC has ( " ) 5(5-1 Tales’, ‘Changing Life’ and Nanpur where he used to spend shows that on February 15, the been providing consultancy ‘Through Brown Eyes.' Moore his times. I was completely dev- disputed truck had loaded 19.9 and technical assistance to lose friends and relatives of is an ex-Army man who was astated after his death. We built mt of iron ore from the JSW WATCO, HUD Department CBritish citizen Derek stationed in India during the a school in the memory of the Nuagaon mines and was orig- 0-0()(1 towards real time data acqui- Moore established a school at Second World War and worked man who loved rural Odisha inally destinated to reach Shiv sition by use of automation and Nanpur in Jajpur district in his as a lawyer in London. Mohanti "Moore was ill in England for and dedicated his life for the Shankar Sponge Iron Pvt Ltd of n the 18th CSI SIG Award Industrial Internet of Thingsfor memory as Derek was cremat- moved to England in 1960 which I decided to visit last upliftment of the villagers of Purulia of West Bengal through ICeremony held in Lucknow water supply services such as ed after his death in the village with an architecture degree winter to my village Nanpur Nanpur. My village was his Nalda gate of Odisha latest by on Febuary 12, the project 24x7 water supply with con- as per his last wish. from Mumbai. alone. But Moore told me that second home," said Mohanti. February 19. "Smart Water Management stant pressure and proper water The art and culture school In 1964 he earned a diplo- he had a last wish to die in Children will learn arts, paint- But the truck got diverted Under Drink From Tap in Puri quality. ple) has benefitted the con- was inaugurated recently by his ma in town planning at Leeds, Odisha for which he came to ings and dances in this school. and reached Jajang instead of City" of the State Housing and The Real time Smart Water sumers of Puri city towards get- associate and noted writer and and also held his first solo exhi- Nanpur with me on December I also provided four com- going through Nalda with Urban Development Management application which ting adequate water, pure and artist Prafulla Mohanti on the bition of paintings in London. 18, 2011. But he fell ill and died puters to the school as many some ulterior motive. Joint Department bagged the "Award has been implemented in four sure water reducing the water occasion of the death anniver- There he came in contact with on February 15 in a private children are interested to learn Director Mines, Joda, Salil of Excellence." The award was zones of Puri city (such as supply related complaints and sary of Derek.Mohanti is the Moore in 1964 and since then Nursing home in Bhubaneswar computers. We spent about Rs Kumar Behera told that he given to the HUD Department Masani Chandi, Baliapanda, maintaining proper standards author of books like 'My both Mohanti and Moore had at the age of 84. His body was 10 lakh to build the school," would inquire into the matter and its technology partner, Badadanda and Jagannath tem- of quality. Village, My Life’, ‘Indian Village been coming to Nanpur. cremated near our house in added Mohanti. and take action accordingly. ! " # $ % S ' " (
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" !# ) )' ( - ! ! president Babita Patra, execu- 01(6(-1 tive members, Prakas Pradhan, Laxmi Narayan Padhy, V 0(1 (( he Odisha Development Someshwar Rao, coordinator TForum (ODF) along with of United Forum Manas Patra, hief Minister Naveen several social organisations ‘Utkal Samaj’ State secretary CPatnaik on Friday submitted a memorandum to Saroj Pattnaik, Pritish announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia all 13 MLAs of Ganjam district Panigrahi, Ravi Kumar, K each for next of the kin of the and related department Arun Rao of ‘Bahumukhi five deceased, who were killed Secretaries of Government of Samaj Mangal Kendra’, former in a road mishap on February 0 * : - 6 # )! , Odisha through a letter cam- Army Officer Padmacharan 17 in Mayurbhanj district. < !!! paign for early steps to estab- Sahu, Sudam Bhai, Patnaik also expressed his !!L0 ! ! lish an airport at Brahmapur, Balakrishna Samantaraya, deep condolence for bereaved into a roadside farmland, * Financial Management ments. ment into farmer’s accounts The ministry informed ment of MSP to the farmers ) $ System (PFMS) towards “This is not a replacement since 2015-16. However, both that e-mode of payment has partly through Arthiya and mid farmers’ protests, the Punjab and 24841.56 crore of the current APMC system. the state Governments have already been adopted par- partly directly to farmer’s AModi Government on in respect of Haryana. The It only strengthens trans- been routinely approaching tially by account through online mode Friday reiterated that it has no Government further said that parency and elimination of the Centre for granting Haryana and Punjab. as per option given by the intention to eliminate arthiyas it will release nearly 3 lakh leakages,” it added. exemption/seeking time for A part of payment for this farmers in e-Kharid portal,” (middlemen) in Punjab and crore more food subsidy in Stating that e-mode of implementation of direct paddy procurement was done the statement said. that use of UAV data in the Haryana and no directions the remaining two months of MSP payment is already in online payment initiative. through the e-mode only. The three new farm Acts scheme will add new dimen- have been issued to eliminate the current fiscal as it looks to force across India, the min- “The Government of “Direct online payment to were enacted in September he Agriculture Ministry sion to ensure timely settle- arthiyas from the mandi sys- clear all previous backlogs. istry said the Centre has been India has therefore, directed farmers predates the three last year. Thousands of farm- Thas been permitted to use ment of claims in the scheme tem and adding that both The Government said trying to ensure the same in State Government of farm laws. In Punjab, pay- ers, mainly from Punjab, drones for remote sensing data as well as for crop area esti- these States will compulsori- that electronic mode of pay- Punjab and Haryana at least Punjab and Haryana to ment of MSP was paid to the Haryana and Western Uttar collection under Pradhan mation, losses due to ly have to use electronic ment ensures that all partic- since 2015-16. ensure online payment to farmers through Pradesh, have been Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana localised calamities and to modes to pay crop price ipants including farmers, “The Central farmers through e-mode from Arthiyas and in Haryana, FCI protesting at Delhi borders (PMFBY). This will allow the resolve yield dispute between (MSP) to farmers. The min- Arthiyas and mandis receive Government is regularly pur- upcoming season and that made payment of MSP direct- from over two months now, agriculture ministry to use different stakeholders under istry of consumer affairs and their payments directly online suing with Punjab and no further relaxation on this ly to farmer’s bank accounts seeking repeal of three farm drones for remote sensing data the scheme. “The use of high food said that 1,16,653.96 in order to ensure trans- Haryana Governments for account will be accorded,” through online mode, where- laws and a legal guarantee of collection in agricultural areas spatial resolution UAV data crore reflected in Public parency and trail of pay- ensuring direct online pay- the ministry said. as State agencies made pay- the MSP. of 100 districts of the country may also be explored in other for gram panchayat level yield agriculture-related schemes estimation, under PMFBY. in India”, stated the Minister. #! “The Ministry of Civil The conditional exemp- Aviation and Directorate tion will be valid for one year * General of Civil Aviation have from the date of issue of the granted conditional exemp- permission letter or until the tion for Remotely Piloted operationalisation of the * Aircraft System (RPAS) usage Digital Sky Platform, to the Ministry of Agriculture whichever is earlier, the < and Farmers Welfare statement by the civil aviation (MoAFW),” an official state- ministry said. This exemp- ment said on Friday. tion shall be valid only if all Union Agriculture conditions and limitations mid the rising fuel prices, Minister Narendra Singh are strictly adhered to, it ACongress on Friday called Tomar has earlier tweeted said. upon the Centre to reduce the excise duty on petrol and diesel to provide relief to ; ) # ! $'D' 130 crore citizens. Lamenting how can the Modi $ $ Government pass the buck of rising fuel price to Congress AE$'?AE Governments which was six years ago, the Opposition termed the BJP led govern- <$ ment as nothing less than he CPI(Marxist) received Indhan Tax Jivi Sarkar (Fuel Tover 19.69 crore from 239 Tax Goverment and is a donors as donations exceeding Bhayankar Janloot Sarkar. Calicut-bound Air India 20,000 in 2019-20. Agitating AICC chief spokesman AExpress flight with 104 farmer union leader Hannan Randeep Surjewala pointed passengers on board made a Mollah, DMK and CPI(M) that the Centre had increased precautionary landing at the leaders are among the contrib- the price of petrol and diesel Trivandrum International utors. The Desiya Murpokku per litre by 15.21 and 15.33 Airport at noon on Friday Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) respectively after assuming due to a technical snag in the party has shown ‘nil’ donations power in May 2019. hydraulic system of the above 20,000 in the year 2019- aircraft. 20. According to the Election Commission’s website, the CPI(M) received a total of Rs 19,69,36,150 as donations from entities, individuals and the DMK. Mollah donated 4 lakh in eight installments of 40,000 each. The DMK had contributed 10 crore to the Left party dur- ing the 2019 Lok Sabha elec- tions. The party’s contribution was reflected in its poll expen- diture report submitted to the EC after the elections. However, this was not reflect- ed in the last contribution report of the CPI(M). The Left party has now shown the con- tribution in its report for 2019- 20. The contribution by the DMK was made in April 2019 in multiple installments. Senior CPI(M) leader and party gen- eral secretary Sitaram Yechury contributed 2.28 lakh, Mohammad Salim Rs 1 lakh, Brinda Karat 1.38 lakh, Elaram Karim 13.2 lakh and Janasanyog /CF/5141/20 Suhasini Ali 1.44 lakh. ! " ! -. , O 6 2 # # < ) 6 ' 6-60( of Covishield and 11.75 per riors and many have started the / cent Covaxin have been admin- second round of dosage too; hiv Sena MP Priyanka istered to frontline workers”. however our population is large ! $!% SChaturvedi on Friday won- Alluding to the shortfalls in and the fear of another wave dered that since many coun- the implementation of the first that can have tremendous Mumbai: Sending alarm bells ringing, a delay in attending to the tries had benefited from the phase of vaccination across impact on our economy hence several Maharashtra leaders across Enforcement Directorate summons, “Vaccine Maitri” initiative by the country, Priyanka said: it becomes our responsibility to political parties have been infected by displayed Covid-19 symptoms again the Ministry of External Affairs “The CoWin App has been fac- ensure rapid voluntary vacci- ' ' ./.( ( defendant to appear before him “in per- Covid-19, including two who have in December and first week of Feb, and (MEA), was it not high time for ing glitches with data. Also, nation for senior citizens, citi- son/by pleader” at 10 am on tested positive for the second time, has not tested positive. the Centre to make vaccine eas- there are loopholes that exist zens with co-morbidities and ven as the battle for Bengal’s masnad February 22. officials said here on Friday. The concerns are further com- ily available for all the Indians, for those who have access to the rest on a mass scale so that Eheated up, a Kolkata court on Friday Meanwhile, Shah on Friday attended The infected dignitaries include pounded by the upcoming especially at a time when the networks and money to get life resumes to safety sooner issued summons to Union Home Minister the “Shauryanjali” programme at the Nationalist Congress Party State Maharashtra Legislature's Budget Covid-19 vaccine supplies are vaccine shots on priority, while than later”. Amit Shah in a defamation case lodged by iconic National Library where he once President and Water Resources Session starting here on March 1 with under-utilised in the those who are from the weak- The Sena MP urged the Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress again invoked Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Minister Jayant Patil, Health Minister the Budget likely to be presented on country. er section of society suffer the Union Health Minister to rope MP and nephew of Chief Minister Mamata saying “his bravery and valour would be Rajesh Tope, Food & Drugs March 8. The Maharashtra Legislative In a letter shot off to Union consequences of such govern- in private hospitals in the Banerjee. remembered by the country for ages.” Administration Minister Dr. Rajendra Council Chairman Ramraje Naik- Health Minister Harsh ment regulation”. immunisation drive, consider Shah has been asked to appear before He said that the people of the coun- Shingne, Minister of State for Labour Nimbalkar has urged the Centre and Vardhan, Priyanka said, “India “Many countries have ben- opening up more mobile vac- the court meant of MLAs and MPs at try should once again start looking up to and Prahar Janshakti leader Bachchu State governments to ensure priority is once again seeing an increase efitted from the Vaccine Maitri cination centres and plug the Mayukh Bhawan in Salt Lake personally Netaji for inspiration saying “the com- Kadu. Maharashtra Congress vaccination drive for all legislators and in Covid-19 cases and the var- initiative by the Ministry of issues faced on CoWin App. or through a representative on February mittee formed by Prime Minister Narendra President Nana F. Patole has gone into Legislature staffers. ious strains of the virus have External Affairs, isn’t it high “I would request you to 22, lawyers of Banerjee said. Modi will ensure that the people will pay isolation after two of his staffers test- “We have 287 MLAs, more than also been detected. As per the time that Indians get the same kindly consider de-regularising The case relates to some alleged their homage to the great leader genera- ed positive and his test reports are 60 MLCs Plus, around 700-800 peo- Health Ministry data, Covid-19 benefits of having a vaccine the sale of vaccines and capping “defamatory” speeches given by the Home tion after generation.” awaited, said a party source. ple work in the Legislature complex, vaccine supplies are under- easily available for them?,” she the cost of the same to ensure Minister in August 2018 when he used the Shah who flagged off a cycle rally in Besides, Home Minister Anil besides officials from Mantralaya and utilised.…. If this is the case asked. that there is no heavy cost for term “Bhaipo” (nephew in Bengali) to three routes that will reach the homes of Deshmukh is also in isolation at his ministries set up camp offices here then shouldn’t we reconsider Making a strong case for a the citizens to bear or the fear attack Banerjee. the crores of Indian freedom struggle said Nagpur residence after testing positive during the sessions,” Naik-Nimbalkar our policy of regulating the rapid voluntary vaccination of hoarding. It would be unfair Shah had allegedly said that Bhaipo that the youth of the country should start earlier this week, and senior NCP pointed out. availability of vaccines?”. for senior citizens, citizens to the country that we do not was linked to Narada, Sharada and Rose reading about Bose a lot as “it will teach leader Eknath Khadse is also infect- In the past 11 months since the Substantiating the under- with co-morbidities and a use our own strength and Valley scams. He has also alleged that most you a lot.” ed. onset of the Covid-19 pandemic utilisation of Covid-19 vaccine mass-scale administration to leverage all our available central funds meant for public welfare were Elsewhere Bengal would soon start Both Kadu and Khadse have test- havoc, around 15 state ministers have supplies, the Sena MP said: “… rest of the population, Priyanka resources to help the society rid being siphoned off by Bhaipo’s men who receiving central forces for the coming elec- ed positive for the second time, while been infected, besides several MPs, the data of vaccine supplies said: “All states are adminis- itself of the virus,” she acted through syndicates. tions. The first 125 companies of the total the latter's daughter-in-law and BJP MLAs, MLCs, senior leaders of dif- shows that only 31.45 per cent tering it to our frontline war- stated. Banerjee had subsequently slapped a 1000 companies would reach the state MP from Raver Raksha Khadse has ferent political parties, close aides or libel suit against Shah and the case came soon. Five companies were likely to reach also been infected. security personnel of various bigwigs up for hearing on Friday when the desig- the State and start patrolling duty from as Khadse had been infected in including Chief Minister Uddhav nated special court judge directed the early as February 25, sources said. November last year which had led to Thackeray. IANS - " ./0$ > 6 )= + 6. ! ) - of the foreign diplomats from was in contact with one Ghazi, teens and allowing them to mix $ 5(66- 24 countries IGP, Kashmir an active terrorist who had up with the family friends and Vijay Kumar on Friday said trained him locally a month live normally and training he sinister plot hatched by soon after the terror attack dif- before. them for a day or so. They are he CBI on Friday laid a trap and caught an offi- Tthe Pakistan based ferent police teams were set up He performed the recce of given tasks by their masters and Tcer of Standard Chartered Bank red handed while Lashkar-e-Tayyeba (LeT) terror to investigate the attack. Dalgate Durganag area along in case they get caught a pub- 7 accepting a bribe of Rs 3 lakh from the he CBI on Friday arrested a Sub- outfit to disturb peace and the He said crucial leads were with other terrorist associates lic opinion is generated that complainant. TDivisional Officer-I working in tourist related activities in the developed after screening ten days prior to attack. they were not active militants Jaipur: Seven migrants from The agency also conducted searches in Chennai Defence Estates Office, Ahmedabad Kashmir valley has been CCTV footage and other cru- “On 17/2/2021 the trio on and joined only on the day of Pakistan, including three cou- at the premises of the accused officer of the private Cantonment (Gujarat), Hasmukh Parmar exposed by the Jammu & cial data based on human intel- the bike of Suhail Ahmed Mir the incident”. ples, who have been living in bank, Rajendran, Authorized Officer, Standard and two officials including a Manager of Kashmir Police with the arrest ligence son of Fateh Mohd Mir resident Police has also recovered Rajasthan, were on Chartered Bank, Group Special Assets Management, FCI, Ludhiana, Punjab in two separate of three terrorists involved The police teams from of Dangerpora, at around 7:15 weapon of crime (pistol) and Friday granted Indian citizen- Rajaji Salai, Chennai and recovered Rs 18 lakh in cash, cases of bribery. behind the attack on Krishna Srinagar, Pulwama and reached Krishna Dhaba and grenade along with other ship by Jaipur's District property documents and locker keys in a case relat- The first case was registered against Dhaba on February 17. Akash Anantnag were roped in and fired indiscriminately on the incriminating material includ- Collector Antar Singh Nehra in ed to bribery of Rs three lakh. Parmar on the allegations of demanding Mehra, son of an eatery owner, several raids were conducted staff, injuring critically Aakash ing bike used by terrorists' his office. A case was registered against the accused officer a bribe of Rs 50,000 from the complainant had received gunshot injuries which led to the arrest of Mehra S/O Ramesh Kumar According to IGP Kashmir, Those who received the on the allegations of demanding undue advantage of towards releasing his three vehicles which on his chest during indiscrim- Vilayat Aziz Mir son of Abdul Mehra”. the trio during interrogation certificates included Jawahar Rs 3,00,000 from the complainant (representative of were confiscated by the accused. inate firing. Aziz Mir resident of Hanipora According to the police have confessed their involve- Ram, Sonari Mai, Gojar Mai, borrower firm) to help and support for favourable set- The CBI laid a trap and caught the According to Jammu and Wampora Pulwama. records, “Owais Manzoor was ment in the crime. A case has Gordan Das, Ganesh Chand, tlement of the case pending in Debts Recovery accused red handed while demanding and Kashmir police the attack was Similarly, Suhail Ahmad previously involved in case already been registered in this Basan Mai and Arjan Singh. Tribunal (DRT) in the matter of immovable accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 from the aimed at terrorising the non Mir son of Fateh Mohd Mir FIR No 46/2018 under section regard under relevant sections Gordan Das, who has been properties offered as collateral securities in complainant. locals living in the valley and and Owais Manzoor Sofi son of 148, 149, 336, 152 RPC of PS of law and further investigation living as a Pakistani migrant for the loan availed from Standard Chartered Bank, the Searches were conducted at the to disrupt the tourist activity Manzoor Ahmad Sofi, both Nowgam. is on. 9 years in Mansarovar, said that CBI said. premises of the accused which led to recov- which has seen an upsurge residents of Dangerpora were The case was challaned on IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar he came here from Punjab “It was further alleged that the complainant’s firm ery of some incriminating documents, from past two months as the arrested during the raids by the 4/12/2018 at district & sessions also complimented the province' Rahimayar Khan sit- had availed OD/Term Loan facilities from Standard including property documents and details food outlet was very famous police teams, IGP told reporters judge Budgam. Srinagar, Pulwama and uated in Pakistan. Chartered Bank, D B Branch, Coimbatore for a total of bank accounts. and popular among the tourists during the press According to a police Anantnag Police who speedily “We came to India because amount of Rs 27,70,00,000 during the period from In another case, the agency has arrest- visiting the valley. conference. spokesman,”The Pak based ter- carried out the investigation of insecurity looming large 2005 to 2016 with sufficient collateral. ed Manager (Quality Control), Prem Briefing media persons IGP Kashmir also claimed, rorist organisation have adopt- jointly under the close super- over us as we could not see the The bank accounts became NPA with the out- Kumar and a TA, Raj Karan, both of FCI about the daring terror strike during the course of investiga- ed new strategies by recruiting vision of DIG Central Kashmir future of our children there,” he standing of Rs 26,37,12,444 as on 30.04.2017. It was in a bribery case of Rs 50,000. A case was which coincided with the visit tion, it was learnt that Vilayat local youths who are in their range Amit Kumar. said. also alleged that the Standard Chartered Bank initi- registered on a complaint alleging there- After receiving the citi- ated action Under SARFAESI Act, 2002, and the in that the Manager (Quality Control) was zenship certificate, these new accused was the Authorized Officer to dispose of the demanding a bribe of Rs 50,000 for check- &$" / Indian citizens expressed con- immovable properties of the borrowers which were ing and stacking of complainant’s rice con- ) @ * fidence of ensuring all the mortgaged as collateral,” it said. signment at PSWC Godown, Kailpur, rights to their children. Besides, The properties were allegedly sold by auction for Ludhiana. " + they will also enjoy the bene- a total amount of Rs 22,11,00, 000 in January 2021 The CBI laid a trap and caught the !2 fits of all the employment and against market value of Rs 61.5 crore as claimed by Manager Karan Kumar while demanding government facilities and the borrower. Aggrieved by the sale, the borrower filed and accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000. 1 , schemes, officials said. a case before the Debts Recovery Tribunal court, During investigation, it was revealed Additional District Coimbatore during February, 2021 and got a stay order that the bribe amount was to be shared :) Patna: Rashtriya Janatad Dald leader Tejashwi Yadav on Collector Dakshin Shankarlal against the sale. Since the matter was pending before with TA, FCI, leading to his arrest. Panaji: Maratha emperor Shivaji Born in the 17th century, Friday said the class 10 exam paper of the Bihar School Saini was also present on the the DRT, the accused demanded undue advantage of Searches were conducted at the residences and his son Sambhaji helped pre- Shivaji's regime coincided with the Examination Board was leaked and Chief Minister and occasion. Rs 3,00,000 from the complainant to help and sup- of both the accused at Ludhiana. serve Hindu culture in Goa at the colonial Portuguese rule in Goa, Education Minister of Bihar do not have any knowledge The Pakistani migrants port the borrower. The accused were produced in the time of religious conversion, Chief early part of which witnessed about it. who were granted citizenship, The accused was produced before the court of Court of Special Judge, CBI Cases, Mohali Minister Pramod Sawant said at a large-scale conversion of the native After the conclusion of day one of the budget session settled here between 7 and 15 Principal Special Judge for CBI Cases, Chennai and (Punjab) and remanded to one-day police Shiv Jayanti function held here on population. in the Bihar assembly, Yadav said it is a reflection on the years ago. IANS was remanded to judicial custody till March 3. custody. Friday. Sawant in his speech said that NDA government in Bihar. “It is simply unimaginable that Sawant also said that like Prime Minister Narendra Modi's the Social Sciences question paper of class 10 leaked at sev- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's calls for an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in eral places and the Chief Minister and the education min- call for 'Make in India' and 'Skill times of an adversity like Covid-19, ister do not know about it. What kind of government is Q( 3 $ ! &! India', the Maratha king had also as well as other missions like Nitish Kumar running in Bihar? If they were aware of it, believed in a similar philosophy, 'Make in India', 'Skill India' mir- why are they hiding it?” asked Yadav. especially when it came to locally rored similar initiatives launched “When I informed the assembly about the paper leak, 4 !'( manufacturing arms used to fight by Shivaji in his era. neither Chief Minister Nitish Kumar nor or Education the brutal oppressive regimes. “Prime Minister Narendra Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary clarify the matter in the “Not just in Maharashtra, Modi advocates 'Make in India', House,” Yadav further said. 5 Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took 'Skill India', concepts which “Papers of every examination in Bihar are leaking these *+$, efforts to preserve Hindu dharma Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had days and the mentors of education are doing nothing. In and the concept of Swadharma in identified then. If you go back in fact they are playing with the lives of students,” Yadav said. Varanasi: A Kabir Mahotsav will be held in Varanasi Amaravati: Senior Yuvajana Sramika “He (Naidu) spewed venom the Goa too. The biggest contribution history, during Shivaji's fight He further claimed that during his speech, Governor Phagu at the end of February, showcasing the life of 'Sant' Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) moment it was announced that to preserving Hindu religion and against injustices and brutal Chauhan said the state government is buying paddy on MSP Kabir, the 15th-century Indian mystic poet and seer, leader and Rajya Sabha MP V. Visakhapatnam would be made the Swadharma (in Goa) was made by regimes of the time, the weapons but there is no buying on the ground. Farmers are selling whose writings influenced the Bhakti Vijayasai Reddy on Friday lambast- executive capital. Using media hous- Shivaji Maharaj and Sambhaji used by his army were locally paddy in Rs 700 to 800 in several districts. movement. ed Telugu Desam Party (TDP) es favouring him, he propagated that maharaj. He (Shivaji) played a made. If the Make in India concept “Over 260 farmers have died during the last three The Mahotsav will also focus on other Bhakti cult National President N. Chandrababu Vizag is prone to tsunamis and major role in preserving Hindu is in vogue now, its foundations months during the agitation. When we asked to pay respects mystics, including Guru Nanak, Gorakhnath and Naidu alleging that he orchestrated earthquakes,” Reddy alleged. culture at a time of conversion,” were laid by Shivaji Maharaj,” to the farmers in the house, our request was turned down. Rahim Das, who were contemporaries of the 'sant' the sale of 54 government compa- The 'padayatra' will traverse Sawant said. Sawant said. IANS It that the BJP and Nitish Kumar are anti-farmer.” IANS poet. The district administration has forwarded a pro- nies. through Asilmetta Junction, Sangam posal on holding Kabir Mahotsav between February “Who sold Nizam Sugars Sarath, Kali Temple, 23 and 25. Limited, dozen cooperative sugar Thatichetlapalem, Kancharapalem, $ District Magistrate Kaushal Raj Sharma said: “On factories, Allwyn watches, spinning Urvasi Junction, 104 area, the state government's directive, we have prepared mills and paper mills, all together 54 Marripalem, NAD Junction, air- # a proposal for holding a three-day Kabir Mahotsav companies,” Reddy alleged. port, Sheela Nagar, BHPV, Old and have forwarded it to the culture department to He doubled down on the TDP Gajuwaka and Srinagar. Lucknow: The Congress suf- seek state government's approval.” Supremo following his Commenting upon the pan- fered a jolt in Uttar Pradesh on As per the plan, the festival will showcase the censure of the state government chayat poll results, the YSRCP leader Friday when it lost another journey of Kabir's life. and Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan claimed that the ruling party aligned batch of senior leaders -- this With the inauguration of the event, a Yatra will Mohan Reddy for failing to stop the candidates won more than 85 per time to the Samajwadi Party. also be flagged off from Varanasi, where the mystic Central government's decision of pri- cent 'sarpanch' posts in the third Two former ministers, R.K. poet was born, and culminate at Magahar village in vatising Visakhapatnam Steel Plant phase of the polls. Chaudhary (Lucknow) and Jai Sant Kabir Nagar district, where he attained salva- (VSP). He alleged that people would Narain Tiwari (Sultanpur) left tion. Many cultural events, exhibition and other activ- “Further, who emptied 100 more remove oxygen support for TDP the party to join the Samajwadi ities will also be organized in Kabir Math in Kabir companies and sent lakhs of employ- which is already on ventilator and Party. Chaura and areas around Lahartara -- a historical ees home with voluntary retirement claimed that the opposition leader R.K. Chaudhary was a cab- pond associated with Kabir's birth. service (VRS)? Don't people know filed petitions in the courts to stall inet minister in the Bahujan “It has also been planned to link the Mahotsav your crocodile tears Babu,” Reddy 'Amma Vodi' and public housing Samaj Party government and with Sant Kabir's contemporary poets and saints, like claimed attacking Naidu. schemes for the poor. had later joined the Guru Nanak, Gorakhnath, Rahim Das, Dadu Dayal, According to the Rajya Sabha Meanwhile, Naidu alleged that Congress. Ghasi Das and others, who had connections with MP, the ruling YSRCP party leaders the panchayat polls were 'lawless' and Jai Narain Tiwari was a Uttar Pradesh, by holding separate events on them would undertake a 25-km 'padaya- it was democracy which got defeat- minister in the Kalyan Singh as a part of this festival. The government's approval tra' (walkathon) on Saturday in ed. government and member of on it is awaited,” Sharma said. Visakhapatnam, starting from the “TDP and its allies have posted the breakaway BSP group The traditional celebrations at the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi statue at the city good results and got 41.41 per cent called Jantantrik BSP. Sant Ravidas in Shri Govardhanpur area will be com- civic body office and terminating at seats in the third phase of panchay- Talking to reporters, the paratively subdued this year due to the pandemic. the steel plant arch. at polls. They have won more than former ministers said that the Trustee Kishanlal Saroa said NRIs will not be He ridiculed that a leader like N. 1,093 panchayats as the final results Congress had become direc- coming this year and the special trains for bringing Chandrababu Naidu, who allegedly are emerging. The TDP has already tionless and 'delusional'. They thousands of pilgrims from different states, have also sold away 54 government companies, won 38.74 per cent seats in the first said they were feeling 'suffo- not been booked this year due to the is now claiming to fight for the steel phase and 39.52 percent seats in the cated' in the party. IANS *$7 ) 9 $- < pandemic. IANS plant. second phase,” Naidu claimed. IANS ! " 1 1! 1 ! 1 123-451 4'6 & &0 & * $ " " " 2+,&2',& ) $ # 2?:? 332B + 5 -5 . 3B= O * 2 ! $ -$. ;4 /<$ ->C. / 5 $ - . + ?C3 O ) ! 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On the other specifically targeting them. and/or search private property, ment has united nearly 7,50,000 hand, it seems set on pursuing The Tatmadaw may resort 5 5 /<$ besides revalidating a law requir- doctors, lawyers, civil servants, a course of keeping her under to a savage crackdown if it feels # ing people to report overnight railway workers, electricity detention by levelling utterly that it could afford the costs. ( # visitors to their homes. providers and others, including spurious charges of illegally Hence the democracies must /<$ 7 The steps on the ground Government employees work- importing and possessing six disabuse it of any such idea, " % $ A include the deployment of troops ing in tax offices and the gen- walkie talkie radios and violat- and make it clear that the and armoured vehicles on the eral administration. Both train ing the country’s natural dis- Generals and their families will 5 / I @ A roads of Yangon, Myitkyina (cap- services and power supply ( 6(( aster laws. Also, it continues pay a very heavy price for any H / @$ # 5 ( ital of Karen State) and Sittwe (the have been disrupted. Business 1,-)) / trying to crush the civil disobe- such misadventure. The US 5 5 # S capital of Raknine State), firing of interests of the Tatmadaw and dience movement with repres- has slapped sanctions on 10 /<$ S 7 rubber bullets, the use of water the Government functions #/# # 4 sion, though it has not yet current and former Generals cannons against demonstrators, essential to military rule have resorted to the kind of savage who led the coup and three arrests during night curfew hours been targeted. )/0 # violence it used to crush pro- economic ventures. It has also and detention of a wide range of Meanwhile, Hannah Beech 6/46 H) democracy protesters in 1988 taken steps to prevent the people including political leaders, points out in a report in The 6( /-/ and Buddhist monks, pro- Generals from improperly $ 234 Government officials, activists, New York Times of February 17 democracy activist and others accessing more than one bil- journalists, student leaders and that the atmosphere in the daily #/-< who, in August and September lion dollars in Burmese medical personnel. According to protest rallies in Myanmar’s 1() of 2007, peacefully demon- Government funds held in the the Myanmar’s Assistance major cities is that of a cultur- strated against the Junta’s near- US, and immediate action to Association for Political Prisoners, al carnival. “Graffiti artists,” she (-2)()--.3 ly two decades of dictatorial limit exports of sensitive goods the number of people arrested adds, “have spray-painted mes- (/ 1) rule and economic bungling. to the Burmese military and since the coup reached 495 on sages mocking Senior General Three questions arise here. other entities associated with February 17 and was growing. Min Aung Hlaing, the Army (11) ( Why has the Tatmadaw not the recent coup. This is a Further, the Tatmadaw has chief who staged the coup. (/1(1 3< unleashed that kind of murder- good beginning. While con- announced that it had issued war- Poets have declaimed in angry ous violence this time? Is it like- demning the coup and rants for the arrest of six celebri- verse. A cartoonists’ union ( /( ly to do so? How can the rest proposing resolutions critical ties, including a film director, marched holding hand-drawn (2-,/1 of the world prevent such an of it, and supportive of democ- actors and a singer, under an anti- figures. Street dancers twirled eventuality? As to the first, it racy and Suu Kyi, the incitement law for instigating with abandon.” 6/#1(#3< / clearly did not anticipate the European countries have not civil servants to join the protests. The Tatmadaw, however, ,/16( kind of nationwide upsurge taken comparable measures. Gatherings of five or more per- refuses to concede the civil dis- their coup has provoked. They must put their money sons have been banned. obedience movement’s 2/416 Second, it is worried about the where their mouth is. All this notwithstanding, the demand to undo the coup, economic consequences of (The author is Consulting civil disobedience movement release Aung San Suu Kyi and such a bid. The Generals have Editor, The Pioneer. The views continues to swell. Yangon wit- others arrested and allow her extensive involvement in eco- expressed are personal.) 2'33'& 3334''5$3& SOUNDBITE 6 ; % 9 6 )* ? * ? Sir—This refers to the editorial ‘Ignominious "# $ * ? 0 / record’ (February 19). We must understand ! ! * * that a crime is a crime, whether commit- *! * ! * ? 3* ! ted by a man or woman. Both men and ? * * +$ " women deserve the same quantum of pun- < * *! ishment for committing similar crimes. ! <! *? ! <* * * Such judgments strengthen our faith * ? $ in the judiciary and constitutional institu- tions. Shabnam was convicted along with 38 +5 3 # * * * ? her lover Salim of axing seven of her fam- @* I* !1<* * K 6 )+ , (( ily members to death in 2008. The Amroha * ( * ! % -$ # district court had sentenced them both to !* * (* *! , H %. / death. The convicts appealed their sentence 6 < ! first at the Allahabad High Court and then * < * # (* <* ! took their plea to the Supreme Court, but * N H ( both courts refused to reduce their sentence. * H ! B, * $'C I* @* ) They then sent a mercy petition to the 1 * ! ? President but it too was rejected. ) P Q ( -6 65( ! ! < A woman cannot be pardoned for such * ! H < ! ) heinous crime just because of her gender, + * ! < ! nor the quantum of punishment should be * 6 * * !I* 3538 +5 3 P ( made lesser for her. It is only under extra- * K) 6 ordinary circumstances, like when she is ! ? Q + pregnant or have a deadly disease that the question of pardoning arises. The hanging $ S * will be justice for those who have been slain ries can be obtained from their home sites, touched 100 in the country. He has ! -$*. ( by the psycho duo. We must also keep in the blocking of any media and news warned that he would stop the shooting mind that being educated doesn’t mean that reporting by anyone is worrying. It could of their films. * a person will likely not commit a brutal * ) + be that this is Facebook’s way of saying that Actors like Bachchan and Kumar are crime. Shabnam holds Masters degrees in if you want us to pay for your journalism, just flatterers who toe the line of the BJP, # ( two subjects and taught at the village pri- 93 we are not going to play the game at all. which rules the Centre, for their selfish K4. ) mary school. She initially pretended that her It is a matter of concern that Facebook gains. They are not concerned with the 234 house was attacked by unidentified pages that have been blocked include State Mumbaikars at all and are only worried H $ 5 6 7S assailants. However, she later confessed that Police, health sites and even the Bureau of about their films. she had abetted Salim in the crime and ! ! 8 9 + 34 + ( Meteorology. The spread seems overly They live in luxury bungalows and made her family members drink milk laced broad at this stage, with commercial and commute in high-end cars and the spike * :; < 2= 3434 with sedatives and thereafter throttled her charity pages blocked from new postings, in fuel prices is hardly a cause of concern 0## ! ? + little nephew. What a shame! perhaps any area they says “News.” for them. They have more than dozen cars * < ) >? / / Azhar A Khan | Rampur Facebook should have thought twice and some of them are imported. Amitabh Bachchan must have received a huge sum 53 3 38 53 ) * ) before taking the action. It is not that only Australia will suffer but it adds no feath- for the advertisement in which he can be K44) ) $ $*S # ) +S Sir —Facebook has blocked many sources ers to the Facebook’s reputation either. seen teaching others to wear a mask and ) >= ) of news for its users in Australia, leaving Dennis Fitzgerald | Australia sanitise their hand, or he must have done @* 6 < ! ) 9 @ them in a tizzy. Many people get all of their it for popularity. But the common man # ) @ / news from Facebook and are now feeling continues to reel under the rising petrol 6 @ uninformed by this step. The Australian and diesel prices. @ $ Sir —Maharashtra Congress chief Nana * Government is enacting a legislation that Patole has rightly admonished Bollywood Bhagwan Thadani | Mumbai # 24 ) ) ( would require digital companies, includ- actors Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay 2 5 # % A 5 ( ing Facebook and Google, to pay for news Kumar for not speaking out against the # )) : '-+ $ ( content. Although most of these news sto- Centre even when the price of petrol has 3 45 3678 98 K ) ! " 7 1! 1 ! FIRSTCOLUMN '1!4# 46"52 0'!!'6! 6 5- 68,& !* AE$E AE$& <* & , " " " $ he recent Supreme Court directive ordering virtual recording of testimonies of child traf- Tficking survivors and prosecution witness- es, who are required to depose in courts which are 2&4 ,6&,/ far from their place of residence, will be a giant + 244 leap forward in ensuring that survivors obtain jus- C4 tice. Despite being illegal in India, the malaise of ## ) $ + -)$+.( ( forced and bonded labour is widespread and com- ( mercial sexual exploitation of children and child # trafficking persist, often with impunity for the per- petrators of the crime and limited legal recourse for the survivors. Children, both girls and boys from marginalised families in the country, are traf- $ 3424 342> ficked to engage in various exploitative situations. While minor boys are subject to child labour, forced labour, bonded labour, most of the girls end - . up serving as domestic help and sex slaves, where they are commercially exploited for sex. Sadly, child A ) 5 % ( trafficking is a demand-driven problem. There is + ( a demand for children in the labour and commer- 1(,, #.1) cial sex market, so there is a supply. In fact, there (1((3) ( + are industries which primarily run on the nim- /) / / 33 342> =? 9 3434 ble fingers of children such as bangle-making, zari- ,-# # ) % making, firecracker production and also cotton )-14 4/1)/1 -! + ) + farming. Children are engaged in cotton farms 1,(6 ) because of their short height that enables faster /-)-(3 ) + . 5 plucking of cotton. + ( ,1/6 Shockingly, the crime of human trafficking 6(12 ( ) Afterwards they appeared in the operation. After Shailendra was protection application with the through Section 370 of the Indian Penal Code #/66- ) Jaipur court and recorded their tes- re-united with his family in Gaya, support of an NGO has been moved (IPC) was codified post the 2012 Nirbhaya gan- #< 3(1 timonies against the alleged traffick- he revealed the shocking nature of to the competent authority in the grape-cum-murder incident, although it has 1)/-1#)) er. They had to face severe threats the torture that he along with other district in this regard. been termed unconstitutional in the country from (/1)) and intimidation upon arrival in children had been going through at Given the grim scenario sur- the time the Constitution of India became effec- ( , 3(1 their home State. After three the hands of the factory owners. rounding child trafficking, record- tive. According to the National Crime Records / 1/4 months, Raushan, his mother and “If we did not do the work prop- ing of testimonies through video- Bureau (NCRB) figures released in 2018, there the mother of another child labour- erly, or accidentally broke a bangle, conferencing will have a huge were 1,830 reported cases of human trafficking in 1/1#(1 er who had also testified against the we were thrashed mercilessly. After impact on the thriving racket in the the nation. However, activists say that the actual -1 trafficker, were kidnapped. They long working hours when we dozed country. There are around 12 to 15 figure could be much higher as many victims do )) were being taken to Jaipur by a train off late in the night chilli powder child traffickers in a few cities of not register cases with the police, largely because 1/ # / to turn hostile in the court case was sprinkled into our eyes as Bihar who have been active for a they do not know the law or fear the traffickers. )#6< against the traffickers when they punishment for sleeping. They had long time and are still involved in /K1# ) G =? ) S 3B 3= In the same year, the Government complet- were rescued just 110 kms away a music system in the room and aiding and abetting of trafficking of ed prosecution in 545 cases, convicted 322 traf- 1/4 from Gaya. This was done through whenever they would beat us they children. Over the last three years, 5 =2 ) fickers in 95 cases and acquitted 1,124 suspects in ,- the swift intervention of the ADG- would play the music at full volume 922 children, all natives of Bihar, # ( 450 cases. The acquittal rate in trafficking cases CID who was approached for help to drown out our cries, so that no have been rescued from Jaipur. % 5 # touched 83 per cent in 2018. Poverty, involvement by social workers. Consequently, a one could know what was happen- After the apex court’s order, two -%5#. % of huge money and an extremely low rate of con- second FIR of kidnapping of three ing in the factory,” Shailendra told cases have been identified on a pilot # / viction contribute to child trafficking becoming persons was lodged against the his parents. basis for the recording of the testi- % 3434(32 a huge problem in the country. same trafficker and his accom- However, within a week of the monies virtually. One is to be done 3;:444 / , -/,. After victims are rescued and a criminal case plices in Gaya. In the absence of a rescue, the trafficker arrived at between the Protection of Children is lodged, often the subsequent police investiga- strong protection mechanism, re- their home asking for Shailendra to from Sexual Offences (POCSO) ?;2444 ! , -!,. C>444 tion and prosecution does not result in a convic- trafficking is another major chal- be taken back to the factory in Court-2, Jaipur, and the POCSO /, tion as a majority of cases are inter-State and there lenge in the fight against child traf- Jaipur. This was vehemently Court, Gaya in Bihar and the other ( is a weak mechanism for coordination among the ficking. This is because trafficked opposed by the parents and they which has already been put in )GJ+ (2C States to deal with such crimes. Survivors or wit- children become skilled over a insisted that their older son, motion, is between the Additional # nesses are either taken to the court by the traffick- period of time and become assets for Narendra be sent home, too. But the Sessions Court, Karkardooma, % ers to speak in their favour or the victims fail to establishments that require their ser- trafficker kept mounting pressure Delhi, and the POCSO Court, ?=44 appear in the court because they do not have time, vices. That’s why they become sub- on them to allow the child to go Sitamarhi in Bihar. money and the energy to pursue the case. ject to re-trafficking upon being res- back to Jaipur with him. He told the The traffickers often belong to 342= # Consequently, the traffickers often get away with cued or soon after reintegration with parents that if they did not comply the neighbouring or same village as the crime with impunity. On the other hand, sur- their families. with his wishes their elder child the survivors, and are well-off and vivors are often harassed, intimidated and become For instance, during the lock- would be killed. The mother spoke politically well-connected. The traf- % vulnerable to social stigma, on top of poor inves- down necessitated by the with Vijay Kewat, a social worker fickers are always in a position to # % tigations and slow trials resulting in the victim feel- Coronavirus pandemic, a 12-year- associated with a non-governmen- influence survivors or their families A ing further victimised. old boy Shailendra (not his real tal organisation fighting against who usually hail from margin- % ( Cases of intimidation of the witnesses and their name) was rescued from a bangle- child trafficking, who took her to a alised communities. Hence, they are families are very high. A perfect example of this The writer is making factory in Jaipur along nearby police station to lodge an FIR resourceless and powerless and if 5 is the Raushan case (not his real name). Raushan Executive Director, with other children. However, his against the trafficker. The FIR was they are not provided proper care along with four other children, all natives of Gaya, Centre DIRECT. 13-year-old elder brother Narendra registered and Narendra was final- under the witness protection - #. / ( The views expressed Bihar, was rescued from one of the bangle-mak- are personal. (not his real name), was hidden by ly brought back home by Gaya scheme, the whole exercise will ( ing factories of Jaipur, Rajasthan, in 2016. the traffickers during the rescue police in December 2020. A witness prove futile. # $ 9 ( POINTCOUNTERPOINT $ ( % - ,') + ! , ##! *! !P !) " '#) ' , ) 5 # + -"-,) +)" ! ' + "! !P ' ) ) $ # ( )!)##" +-, ! # - , - K L ))++ L ' ,- #+ - + + + * . n a country where the Sun 35 per cent by 2030. of the 23,600 MW renewable tunity to address these concerns power industry, the supply chain as well, which is worshiped, solar power is But these lofty ambitions power projects, won by various and put the sector firmly back Government would have done would have contributed in low- Ijustly considered the energy do not match the develop- players after quoting the lowest on track, but somehow that did well to address the challenges. ering costs. of the future. Solar power’s ments on the ground and the rates in reverse auctions con- not happen. The complexity of the subsidy Additionally, the Centre abundant availability in India slowdown in capacity addition ducted by the Solar Energy The Budget left the renew- structure and involvement of could have focused on the need not only ensures scalability but in recent years is a proof of the Corporation of India (SECI) for able energy sector feeling let too many agencies, electricity to build consumer awareness also bolsters our energy secu- same. The cause of this slug- the Inter-State Transmission down as not only have its boards and the electricity reg- about the technology, econom- rity. India can generate 748 GW 4"2 &$&,9 gishness is the presence of a System (ISTS), are staring at an requirements not been met but ulatory commission makes the ics and right usage of PV prod- of solar energy provided three variety of unaddressed hurdles uncertain future as the agency some of the existing benefits development of solar PV pro- ucts and modules. At the man- per cent of the waste land is cov- that have been allowed to grow has not yet found buyers for have been taken away, too. An jects difficult. The Budget ufacturer end, the awareness ered with solar photovoltaic by a lethargic Government pol- power from these solar/wind unwelcome change in this should have demolished all could have been driven by (PV) modules. Pursuing this icy regime. This is further evi- energy generation units. regard relates to the custom these complex structures and sharing technical information goal is the Government’s dent by the state of PV cell pro- There are systemic issues as these firms, because they are duty for machinery, instru- focused on critical issues such through conferences and work- National Solar Mission (NSM) duction which is yet to become well. For instance, on the sup- unsure of profit sustainability. ments, appliances, components as financing, which is a major shops, in collaborating with bal- which is mandated to develop truly competitive. Adding to ply side the main grouse for The lack of Government inter- or auxiliary equipment, includ- issue for PV manufacturers. ance of systems manufacturers India as a global solar energy these challenges are the trans- solar power suppliers are the vention in these conditions is ing those required for testing The Government should and in gathering and publish- leader. The NSM’s purpose is to mission losses at approximate- rock bottom tariffs which are disturbing enough but what and quality control of solar have installed a robust financ- ing accurate market data, trends install 100 GW grid-connected ly 40 per cent, which make solar among the world’s lowest. On makes it even more concerning power generation projects, ing infrastructure, models and and projections. Finally, the solar power plants by 2022 power generation highly unfea- top of this, State governments is when State Governments which was capped at five per arrangements to spur the PV Government should have and assist India to realise the sible. These conditions are fur- insist that companies sell power renege on the terms of Power cent previously. This exemption industry and consumption of linked the solar energy targets Intended Nationally ther made worse by the scarci- to discoms at cheap prices Purchase Agreements (PPA) has been taken away. PV products, besides training with ‘Make in India’, the ‘Smart Determined Contributions ty of per capita land availabili- which hurts these firms’ profit and demand tariff renegotiation Developers would now be bur- and development of human City Mission’ and ‘Digital India’. (INDCs) target of achieving 40 ty in India, especially near sub- margins and negatively affects at the time of payment. These dened by the increased costs of resources to drive industry This would have given this per cent cumulative electric The writer is stations for exclusive installation focus on quality and innova- unhealthy practices must be import and this would also lead growth and PV adoption. promising sector a fresh per- power installed capacity from an environmental of solar cells. tion. Low tariffs combined with curtailed by the Centre if the to litigation under the PPAs for This would have had a spective and ensured the devel- non-fossil fuel-based energy journalist. On the other hand project chronic delay in payments solar power sector is to flour- change in law claims. positive cascading effect and opment and transformation of The views expressed resources and to reduce the are personal. costs are increasing, debt is mean that even the banks ish. The recently-announced Instead of a lacklustre improved intra-industry coop- the entire renewable power emission intensity of its GDP by mounting while nearly a third become reluctant to lend to Budget was a fantastic oppor- attempt to support the solar eration for expanding the PV system in the country. ! " : .& / # <$ # ) 5*./ $; Washington: A bicameral US caps, making it easier for STEM this done once and for all,” he - Washington: The Biden manent members of the nuclear deal or Iran deal, is an Citizenship Act of 2021 propos- advanced degree holders from said. administration has said it is Security Council — namely agreement on the Iranian ing a pathway to citizenship to US universities to stay, improv- The ruling Democrats have San Diego: After waiting before they enter the United willing to sit down for talks China, France, Russia, the nuclear programme reached 11 million undocumented ing access to green cards for a majority in both the House months and sometimes years in States. with Iran and world powers to United Kingdom, and the in Vienna on July 14, 2015, workers, elimination of per workers in lower-wage indus- and Senate. However, in the Mexico, people seeking asylum Friday marks a key mile- discuss a diplomatic way for- United States — plus Germany, between Iran and the P5+1 country quota for employment- tries, giving dependents of H- upper chamber, they need sup- in the United States are being stone in unraveling one of for- ward on Tehran’s atomic pro- who during the Obama admin- together with the European based green cards and work 1B holders work authorization, port of 10 Republicans to get allowed into the country start- mer President Donald Trump’s gramme, in the first major istration had entered into an Union. authorisation for dependents of and preventing children of H- the legislation through the ing Friday as they wait for cornerstone policies to deter step aimed at reviving the 2015 agreement with Iran. In a joint statement, the US H-1B foreign workers, was 1B holders from aging out of Congress before it can be signed courts to decide on their cases, people from seeking protection nuclear deal that was close to The announcement on and E3 expressed their shared introduced in the Congress. the system. into law. unwinding one of the Trump from persecution and returns falling apart after the previous Iran came after Secretary of fundamental security interest The bill, if passed by both “I am the daughter of The Democratic leader- administration’s signature immi- the US asylum system to the way Trump regime withdrew from State Antony Blinken met vir- in upholding the nuclear non- the chambers of the Congress immigrant parents from ship and the White House hope gration policies that President it worked for decades. it. tually with his counterparts proliferation regime and ensur- – House of Representatives and Mexico. I have dedicated my that they will get the necessary Joe Biden vowed to end. But there are unanswered Former president Donald from the three European co- ing that Iran can never devel- the Senate – and signed into law career to building an immigra- support in the interest of mil- The number of asylum- questions, including how Trump pulled the US out of the signers (E3) of the deal. op a nuclear weapon. by President Joe Biden would tion system that lets people live lions of non-citizens living in seekers coming in initially will Central Americans who deal in 2018. A senior administration In this context, the con- bring citizenship to millions of without fear, and a system that the country. be very limited, beginning returned home will get back to Under the deal, Iran had official told reporters that clusion of the JCPOA was a key foreign nationals, including gives immigrants – like my par- Supported by the White Friday at a border crossing in the US-Mexico border. agreed to greatly limit its President Biden is committed achievement of multilateral undocumented and those who ents – who sought a better life House, the bill creates an earned San Diego and expanding to It’s also unclear how long it nuclear programme through to resuming an American mul- diplomacy. came to the country legally. and contribute to our nation a roadmap to citizenship for all Brownsville, Texas, on Monday will take to work through more 2025. However, Trump argued tilateral diplomatic role in try- “The E3 welcomed the The legislation would also fair opportunity to thrive,” 11 million undocumented and El Paso, Texas, next Friday. than 25,000 active Remain in that this gave the Iranians a ing to resolve the issues that United States’ stated intention benefit hundreds and thou- Sanchez said. immigrants, with an expedited US officials are warning Mexico cases, with the oldest pathway to nuclear weapons. they have with Iran. to return to diplomacy with sands of Indian IT profession- “Immigrants contribute three-year path to citizenship, people not to come to the US- going first. US officials say two President Joe Biden and his The US wants “to see Iran as well as the resumption als and their families. greatly to our country and and giving all other undocu- Mexico border, saying an esti- of the border crossings can each advisors have said that they will whether we could get to a sit- of a confident and in-depth Authors of the bill – society. They own businesses, mented immigrants who pass mated 25,000 people with active handle up to 300 people a day rejoin the deal if Iran returns to uation where Iran is back in dialogue between the E3 and Senator Bob Menendez and pay taxes and teach our chil- background checks and pay cases in the “Remain in Mexico” and a smaller crossing can take compliance with the agree- compliance with the JCPOA the United States,” the joint Congresswoman Linda Sánchez dren. They are our coworkers, taxes with an eight-year path to program and several hundred fewer, but they will start well ment. and the US is back in compli- statement said. – told reporters that the US neighbors and friends,” said citizenship without fear of who are appealing decisions below those numbers. The offi- “The United States would ance with the JCPOA, and use The ministers affirmed Citizenship Act of 2021 estab- Menendez. deportation. should register on a website that cials didn’t specify the crossings. accept an invitation from the that as a platform to then nego- strong interest in continuing lishes a moral and economic “We have a historic oppor- It reforms family-based the UN High Commissioner for Biden is quickly making European Union High tiate a longer, stronger deal, and their consultations and coor- imperative and a vision of tunity to finally enact bold immigration system to keep Refugees is launching early next good on a campaign promise to Representative to attend a meet- also to deal with some of the dination, including with China immigration reform that is immigration reform that leaves families together by recapturing week. The International end the policy known officially ing of the P5+1 and Iran to dis- regional security concerns that and Russia, on this key securi- expansive and inclusive. no one behind, addresses root visas from previous years to Organisation for Migration, the as “Migrant Protection cuss a diplomatic way forward the US and its partners in the ty issue, recognising the role of It grows the economy by causes of migration, and safe- clear backlogs, including spous- UN migration agency, plans to Protocols,” which Trump said on Iran’s nuclear programme,” region have,” the official said. the High Representative of the making changes to the employ- guards our country’s national es and children of green card test asylum-seekers for COVID- was critical to reversing a surge State Department Spokesperson The Joint Comprehensive European Union as ment-based immigration sys- security. We have a moral and holders as immediate family 19 and will quarantine anyone of asylum-seekers that peaked in Ned Price said on Thursday. Plan of Action (JCPOA), Coordinator of the Joint tem, eliminating per-country economic imperative to get members. PTI who tests positive for 10 days 2019. AP P5+1 include the five per- known commonly as the Iran Commission, it said. PTI % #) $ 1/ & $ 5 / "4 Washington: The United States wants back in. is back in the Paris climate “A cry for survival comes Islamabad: Pakistan has decid- accord, just 107 days after it left. from the planet itself,” Biden Beijing: As the spectre of age- to make impact on the low ed to register Himalayan pink While Friday’s return is said in his inaugural address. ing population coupled with birth rates as the number of salt as Geographical Indications heavily symbolic, world leaders “A cry that can’t be any more declining birth rates continue births dropped by two million (GI) to prevent its unauthorised say they expect America to desperate or any more clear to loom large despite relaxation in 2018. use by other countries. prove its seriousness after four now.” of the one-child policy in 2016, China as a whole saw A GI tag is a sign used on years of being pretty much Biden signed an executive a concerned China has 580,000 fewer births in 2019 products that have a specific absent. order on his first day in office approved three provinces to than in 2018, marking the geographical origin and possess They are especially antici- reversing the pullout ordered carry out full assessments and third consecutive year of origin-based qualities and rep- pating an announcement from by his predecessor, President research into possible effects of decline since the implementa- utation in the region. the US in coming months on its Donald Trump. further easing of birth policy. tion of the universal two-child The precious salt is extract- goal for cutting emissions of The Trump administration After implementing policy in the mainland, accord- ed from the Salt Range in heat-trapping gases by 2030. had announced its withdrawal decades old one-child policy, ing to official data. Punjab which extends along the The US return to the Paris from the Paris accord in 2019 China is facing demographic According to China’s sta- south of the Potohar Plateau and agreement became official but it didn’t become effective crisis with rapidly ageing pop- tistics bureau, the country had the north of the Jhelum River. Friday, almost a month after until Nov. 4, 2020, the day after ulation over 60 years, which a population of 1.34 billion in The decision was taken in President Joe Biden told the the election, because of provi- according to official figures 2010 with an annual growth a meeting with the Intellectual United Nations that America sions in the agreement. AP has increased to 420 million in rate of 0.57 per cent, down Property Organisation (IPO) 6 ; ) ;) 0 -$ 6 2019. from 1.07 per cent a decade Pakistan chaired by Commerce The two-child policy failed earlier. PTI Adviser Razak Dawood. PTI - & ) 7 , & ! " " Yangon (Myanmar): A young protesters who have faced off was shot during a demonstra- woman who was shot in the against security forces since tion in the capital, Naypyitaw, Jerusalem: Israeli Prime herds who crossed into Israeli acted,” Netanyahu said, calling head by police last week during the junta took power on on February 9, two days before Minister Benajmin Netanyahu’s territory in recent weeks. the Russian leader “my friend.” a protest against the military February 1, detained the coun- her 20th birthday. office announced early Friday According to Israeli media Little is known about why coup in Myanmar died Friday, try’s elected leaders and pre- Video showed her shelter- that it had completed a reports, the 25-year-old woman the woman entered Syria. her family said. vented Parliament from con- ing from water cannons and Russian-mediated prisoner was sent by Syria to Russia, Israeli media have said she is a It was the first confirmed vening. suddenly dropping to the swap to bring home a young where an Israeli plane was dis- former resident of an ultra- death among thousands of Mya Thwet Thwet Khine ground after a bullet penetrat- Israeli woman who crossed patched to retrieve her. Orthodox West Bank settle- ed the motorcycle helmet she the border into Syria. Netanyahu thanked ment, but she has not been was wearing. In a statement, Netanyahu’s Russian President Vladimir publicly identified. Syrian She had been on life sup- office said the woman was on Putin for helping engineer the media said she accidentally port in a hospital with what her way home, hours after deal, saying he had reached out entered Syrian territory after doctors said was no chance of Israel announced it had to the leader for help. “I asked crossing from the Israeli- recovery. AP returned to Syria two shep- for his help, and he indeed annexed Golan Heights. AP :##P Nairobi (Kenya): The scale of ities including gang rapes, violence in South Sudan is “a forced displacement and lot worse” than during the abductions. country’s five-year civil war, a The civil war that ended in United Nations commission 2018 killed an estimated near- announced on Friday, accusing ly 4,00,000 people, and millions senior officials of supporting of people are still struggling to armed groups that at times recover. “The violence is con- have included tens of thou- tinuing because people know sands of fighters. they can get away with it,” com- The new report by the mission chair Yasmin Sooka Commission on Human Rights told reporters in Geneva. There in South Sudan was a sharp is “no doubt that the coordi- warning that civilians are as nation is really coming from much at risk as ever for atroc- the top.” AP Janasanyog /CF/5138/20 ! 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Such deployment for remote sensing Tpoints while the Nifty 45 3 0> he new public sector enter- " , a strength towards asset mon- operation of lockers, the services may be availed of by data collection in agricultural slumped below the 15,000- Tprises policy envisages that etisation in the brownfield pro- Supreme Court Friday direct- citizens as well as by foreign areas of 100 districts of the mark on Friday as markets the strategic sectors have lim- " , *8 ject, he added. “We need to ed the Reserve Bank of India nationals,” the bench said. country. buckled under selling pressure HUL, Dr Reddy’s, NTPC, ited number of players restrict- ensure that the desired results (RBI) to lay down regulations Moreover, due to rapid The move will be benefi- for the fourth session on the Reliance Industries and Bajaj ing it to maximum four public are achieved in the collabora- within six months mandating gains in technology, “we are cial for Gram Panchayat level trot amid a lacklustre trend in Finserv were among the gain- sector enterprises of the hold- " tive effect of the private sector the steps to be taken by banks now transitioning from dual yield estimation, under the global markets. ers, climbing up to 1.97%. ing nature, a top official said on to enhance wealth, improve with respect to locker facility key-operated lockers to elec- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima The 30-share BSE Sensex During the week, the Friday. R&D, and growth of the econ- management. tronically operated lockers,” Yojana. ended 434.93 points or 0.85 per Sensex declined 654.54 points Department of Public " $ R omy. A bench comprising the top court said.In the elec- The Ministry of Civil cent lower at 50,889.76, pres- or 1.26 per cent, and Nifty fell Enterprises (DPE) Secretary “The secretary also said Justices M M Shantanagoudar tronically operated lockers, Aviation and the Directorate sured by robust selling in bank- 181.55 points or 1.19 per cent. Sailesh said the remaining that with the announcements and Vineet Saran said with the though the customer may have General of Civil Aviation has ing and auto counters. “The Nifty-50 and BSE enterprises will be rationalised of the new PSU policy, the govt advent of globalization, bank- partial access to the locker granted conditional exemp- Similarly, the broader NSE Sensex declined by 1.2 per in terms of mergers, amalga- ally be privatised. wishes to have a strong and ing institutions have acquired through passwords or ATM tion for Remotely Piloted Nifty gave up the 15,000 level, cent this week as market mood mations and privatisation if fea- The DPE secretary was impactful public sector in a a very significant role in the life pin, etc., they are unlikely to Aircraft System usage to the dropping 137.20 points or 0.91 became cautious on rising sible. addressing a webinar organised strategic sector. “MSMEs of the common man as both possess the technological Ministry of Agriculture and per cent to 14,981.75. A day global and local bond yields. As part of the by PHDCCI. (micro, small and medium domestic and international know-how to control the oper- Farmers Welfare. after topping the Sensex gain- The broader markets that ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ Sailesh said, “We need to enterprises) have the potential economic transactions within ation of such lockers, the bench “The exemption shall be er’s chart, ONGC emerged as is NSE Mid Cap 100 Index and package, Finance Minister build our capabilities and in the sectors such as defence, the country have increased said.”On the other hand, there valid from the one year from the biggest laggard in Friday’s BSE Small Cap Index are both Nirmala Sitharaman had in emphasise our domestic pro- infrastructure, manufacturing, multiple folds. is the possibility that miscreants the date of issue of the per- session, tumbling 5.06 per cent. in the green this week. The US May announced that there will duction for global and domes- power, petroleum, coal, min- The top court said people may manipulate the technolo- mission letter or until the It was followed by SBI, Axis 10 Year Bond yields have risen be a maximum of four public tic outreach at a globally com- ing, ports, airports, and many are hesitant to keep their liquid gies used in these systems to operationalisation of the Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Auto, from below 1 per cent to 1.29 sector companies in strategic petitive cost.” more, which will help to create assets at home as “we are gain access to the lockers with- ‘Digital Sky Platform’, whichev- Maruti and M&M, which shed per cent, building in econom- sectors, and state-owned firms The new paradigm frame- better running of government steadily moving towards a cash- out the customers’ knowledge er is earlier,” the ministry said up to 3.77 per cent. On the ic impact of the USD 1.9 tril- in other segments will eventu- work in which the govern- assets,” he said. less economy.” or consent,” it said. in a statement. other hand, IndusInd Bank, lion stimulus package. , 5 " $% &$'( #- )# ' ) "/ /> " ! 2 1, # BL 1,#M New Delhi:Despite talks with US-based Cairn Energy, the Indian 6 . L# MC ! government may soon go ahead with an appeal against the arbi- 1 ! $LDLM 1 A'N&# tration award in the retrospective taxation case, sources said. & / N$ <AEAE1 A 6-60( he country’s foreign Texchange reserves fell by USD 249 million to USD 583.697 billion in the week ended February 12, RBI data showed on Friday. In the previous week, the reserves had declined by USD 6.24 billion to stand at USD 583.945 billion. It had touched a record high of USD 590.185 billion in the week ended January 29, 2021. In the reporting week, the decrease in reserves was main- ly due to a fall in the foreign currency assets (FCAs), a major component of the overall reserves. 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That is the reason for the forthcoming Ayushmann Khurrana-star- it was a war story, based and inspired by that even when we had 3,000 opponents rer Anek. a real incident which I had read and was fighting 126 soldiers, we won. Just by Richter is known for his larger-than-life yet absolutely aware of. Any kind of story imagining the numbers one gets goose- realistic action choreography, evident in action that is related to Indian Army or defence, bumps. I must say it was a battle of daunt- sequences he designed for Ryan Reynolds and I get really excited. And the second rea- less courage. Samuel L Jackson in the 2017 Hollywood son was the director Mahesh Majrekar. thriller The Hitman’s Bodyguard, and for Shah I had worked with him earlier and I Rukh Khan in the 2011 Bollywood release Don wanted to do so again. 2. “Anek is the biggest film of my career in How was your experience of playing terms of scale, and Anubhav Sinha is leaving no an Army Officer? stone unturned to give the audience a huge big- I always love to work on films based screen experience with his vision. It is true that on the Army or any defence service for Stefan Richter has been roped in for our film. that matter. I love wearing uniforms. I am He comes in with a wealth of knowledge and has very fortunate that very early in my life been an architect for big scale action movies I have played a cop, an officer and a spe- around the world,” said Ayushmann, disclosing cial commando in a series called Testcase. the news of the collaboration along with an on- I find myself very lucky to play all these set image of Richter that he posted. characters. He added that he would be doing something new in the film courtesy Ritcher. What research went into it? Was it “With his craft, the action sequences of Anek more mental than physical? will match global standards and give the audi- See, when you play any char- ence a thrilling visual experience. Anubhav sir acter, there are always two kinds and Stefan are making me do something that is of research involved — physical extremely new for me. As an artiste, I relish and mental. The physical one is doing different things and constantly explore usually related to the profession myself. Anek is taking me on a new journey that of the character. So, since I am I’m really enjoying,” the actor added. playing an Army officer, I made sure that I look like one. I wore the uniform properly and made sure that I appear fit enough and be able to do all those physical activities, which are required to be done to play Why do you think it’s how important soldiers are for a coun- (Mahie Gill), who’s playing Major Suraj my part. And I think mental important to make shows try. I am sure a lot of youngsters will get Singh’s (Abhay Deol) wife, about what research is always important on such subjects? encouraged. happened in the battle. After hearing the for an actor. As far as that is As a creative person news, his daughter gets hysterical. It was concerned, it has to be the when you are making You’ve worked with Mahesh about how I control her emotions and character’s emotions, which something, you tend to get Manjrekar earlier in Hathyar. And calm her down. There were no dialogues can be of any kind. For inspired by stories. You recently, in an interview you also men- in this particular scene. Maheshji had a instance, in this particular might even get inspired by a tioned that, “we’re quite familiar with conversation with the three of us — story, I am in a healthy compe- crime, so that it reaches a larg- each other’s style of working.” Do you Mahi, the girl who’s playing Suraj’s tition with Abhay Deol’s char- er audience and people get think that made your ride smooth here? daughter and me. He explained to us the acter, where I feel that I am more aware that, ‘oh! It was a heinous I know how Maheshji works. Initially, crux of the scene and said, “This is what talented than him but he got the crime and we should be careful I was a little apprehensive about my role I want out of it. This is the emotion I want chance to lead the battle while I to not get into a situation like this. because I thought there’s no conflict in the audience to feel when you perform am on a standby. So I think these We should be alert in life.’ In a very my character. But then deep down I knew it.” He then told us, “I am placing the are the emotional points where you similar manner, there are so many that even if there’s no conflict, I can trust camera in this direction and now every- have to work as a character. In this stories out there which are inspira- the director with the effectiveness of my thing is up to you guys... how you do it series, the important aspect was that tional. Also, I was reading some- role. The visual journey is through the to create the perfect shot.” So he gave us I should look apart and my body lan- where that in today’s time, Indian camera. If it captures you well, only then a lot of details of what we are supposed guage should reflect my character. So Armed Forces — Indian Army, an actor’s emotion reaches the audience to deliver as actors. That scene took quite that preparation was quite important. Indian Navy and Indian Air Force perfectly. That’s why I trusted him with some time because it was a bit difficult — deliberately promotes a lot so my role, emotions and presentation. as well as emotional since there was not Any insight into the storyline... that the youngsters feel motivat- When you’ll see the series, you’ll realise a single dialogue. We just had to convey It’s a very emotional story because ed to join the services. So I think that my character has that vulnerability through our feelings and emotions. As this war happened when we were a newly these kind of stories become and softness. they say, “Silence speaks louder than independent as a country. We were not very important. I feel it encour- words.” So we had to make the audience equipped to handle a war. Somewhere ages people to understand the Can you share a few anecdotes... feel the moment by playing with our down the line, I personally feel that it’s importance of these professions, I can recall a very interesting and emotions. more of an emotional inspiration. When especially the youngsters. Shows highly emotional scene from the series. (The series releases on February 26 on you have less resources and facilities, but like these will help them realise It is when I come to inform Shagun Singh Hotstar.) 5 ! ! 1(41) 2 *!! ) ctor Shraddha Kapoor describes the lock- myself with. It is a learning that has happened 6 )1( ! Adown phase of last year as one of her cru- through last year,” she added. cial phases for self-realisation. It was a period Shraddha has been around in Bollywood for * when she could learn to unlearn and redefine around a decade, and she has faced success, the value of zero, the spiritual meaning of shun- failure, praise and criticism. Her debut film ya, she says. Teen Patti fared below expectation, her “I think every time we start a film, we third film Aashiqui 2 was a musical super- ctor Ranveer Singh feels young start from zero, from shunya. Lockdown was hit, followed by Ek Villain. She has tried Ahip-hop and rap artiste Spitfire is a time for me to understand the value of dance and action in various films includ- a big reason why everybody tuned into several things, including self-love, the ing ABCD 2, Baaghi, Street Dancer 3D, his 2019 film Gully Boy. family and my emotional and spiritu- and Saaho. Spitfire, whose real name is Nitin al health. I also think that it made me What has her decade in Bollywood Mishra, was dubbed as a prodigy for more independent, and things like taught her? “Firstly, whenever I get a the incredible lyrics of the song, Asli port me into an elevated spiritual the power of yoga to develop a new film, I receive it with a lot of grat- Hip Hop. space and put me in a deep, thought- focussed mind so that I can choose itude because a producer is investing “Nitin AKA Spitfire is a lyrical ful, reflective frame of mind,” said the to be a part of any project — film or money to make the film and making prodigy. He is a large part of the rea- actor. entrepreneurial venture — more me part of that journey. As an actor, son everybody tuned into Gully Boy The EP speaks of the rapper’s ver- fearlessly,” Shraddha said. I always put my 100 per cent, but during its first promo when he wrote satility, fearlessness and his beautiful “As an actor, being a part of show result is certainly not in our hand. It Asli Hip Hop. He is the one who wrote spirit, said Ranveer. “Partein is a business, we have to look in a cer- is in the hands of the audience. Murad’s part in all of the rap battles,” demonstration of skill and maturity. tain way and that changes also with Interestingly, the result plays a part said Ranveer, referring to his charac- Tune in and hear your heart out. I can’t every film that we do, every char- on my next opportunity, because ter of Murad in the film, a youngster wait for his next evolution,” he added. acter I play. Recently I invested in it is the nature of the business of from the slums who goes on to become Ranveer has founded the indepen- a beverage project in which I real- cinema. I have learnt to look at a hip-hop star. dent record label IncInk with Navzar ly do not have to count my calo- things from a broader perspec- Ranveer added, “When his match- Eranee. Spitfire is managed by the label. ries while having my favourite tive,” she summed up. less raw talent and pure passion IncInk is his passion project that drinks. In a way, during lock- Shraddha finished a portion revealed itself to me, it became a large aims to give a platform to raw talents down, I have understood and of the shoot for director Luv part of the reason I even wanted to par- track in Spitfire’s new EP titled Partein, from the EP). When I am in the gym with no connection in the music redefined the value of shunya, Ranjan’s untitled film co-star- ticipate in the business in the first which released on Friday. it gets me hyped and pumped up. industry from across the country to and now I know the brand of ring Ranbir Kapoor in Delhi place.” “This new EP features one of my When I hear Sangeet and Afterparty express their skills and present their tal- product or even brand of cin- last month and is gearing up He also spoke about his favourite favourite tracks so far, Zalzala (a track (other tracks from the EP) they trans- ent to the global audience. ema I would like to associate for her next schedule. ! " ++ &%% $.// /%/ ++ .%+ THE IDEAL VERSION -, ,(/+ );& !)/(R " , " < + &; 44 natomist Alice Roberts embarks on an auda- Acious scientific stunt — to rebuild her own body, edit- ing out errors left behind by evolution. With the help of one of the world’s best virtual sculp- tors, Scott Eaton, and top SFX model maker Sangeet Prabhaker, Alice creates a life- size model of the perfect human body. She meets leading experts to find out what the body’s biggest problems are, and how adaptations in the rest of the animal world could inspire her new, improved design. Ambitious, audacious and packed with cutting-edge sci- ence, Can Science Make Me Perfect? challenges everything you thought you knew about the perfect body. Producer Gareth Cornick talks about the show. Excerpts: Tell us about the show and how is it different? have a thirst for understanding humans face in different envi- Well, it’s the first time in my things. So, I like to go far out on ronments. knowledge that anyone has ideas, get people excited and get % tried to redesign a human body them to teach science — this is Can science make one per- to make it better. And it came what really drives me crazy. fect? from the idea of the perfect The aim of the show is — $ ):9 body. One day, I was thinking Which are the most striking can you make a person perfect in the office that ‘what do we discoveries revealed in the to live in the 21st century? And call the perfect body?’ Is it, Brad show? that depends on what your idea ctor Vaani Kapoor will see three films Pitt or Angelina Jolie? And Well, I think as a part of the of perfection is. If it is Brad Pitt’s Areleasing on the big screen this year. that’s kind of beauty. Then I skeleton, one thing we really body or Angelina Jolie’s body, With Shamshera, in which she has been thought, that we can actually went for were the hips and then we haven’t achieved that. paired opposite Ranbir Kapoor, Bell-Bottom design a perfect body. And knees. And in our research, we And that’s totally subjective. We opposite Akshay Kumar, and Chandigarh what are the pieces of your body realised that virtually everyone, have designed a body that won’t Kare Aashiqui with Ayushmann Khurrana, that are just not fit for purpose by the time they’re 70, or 80’s let you down in 21st century Vaani has an enviable line-up of films ready anymore? For a 21st century will have a problem with their human life, you won’t get any to release in 2021. The actor is keen to con- human? So that’s how Can hips, knees and back. So, we age, you won’t get back ache, stantly explore and present herself in new Science Make Me Perfect was decided to create alternate your hips won’t need to be avatars each time her film hits the theatres. conceptualised. designs of a human body, replaced, your ears will last Vaani says, “As an actor, I want to try my through the process of anatomy. you’ll be able to hear till the age hands at everything. I’m lucky that I have What draws you to be a part We also looked at the animal of 80, a body that’s fit for pur- mass entertainers as well as high-concept of science shows? kingdom because in terms of pose, right into old days to 80 or content films this year that will enable me I always had a keen interest evolution, there is a lot of inspi- 90 years old. And we’ve debased to present myself distinctly to audience and in science. I actually trained as ration to be taken from other that by looking at animals in the the industry. I’m someone who wants to a physics teacher to begin with, animals. An ostrich’s legs are animal kingdom, how they age explore every genre possible in my career and just got the feeling that I fantastic, they don’t break down and their systems work. It may and want to undertake as many risks as pos- wanted to make television at all. A chimpanzee never has look freaky, but we think we sible.” shows because I’d get a wider a backache, and so the lower cracked it. She adds, “I don’t want to be bracketed audience. For many people spine of our skeleton was as an actress who can do just a particular ‘Science’ is an off-putting word. inspired from a chimpanzee. What are the key takeaways for thing or look a certain way on screen. In fact, But the fact is science is every- Did you know we have a blind the audience from this show? I want to take as many plunges as possible where in everything. So, I like spot in our retina? And if you The takeaway is to look at and explore myself to constantly discover to know things, I am always were to redesign an eyeball, you your own body, lifestyle and the and rediscover. I have always wanted to pick curious. And so, through the wouldn’t want to design it like modern world arena. It will films that allow me to do something inter- programmes I make, I try to the eye we have. In that sense, inform and help inspire people to esting and leave a mark onscreen.” break down that barrier, and an octopuses eye is a better look after their health better or Vaani dubs 2021 a huge moment in her show the audience that science design and that’s what we have understand what’s happening to cinematic career. She says, “I’m really excit- is something that everyone used on the skeleton. That’s fas- their body they get older. ed about how 2021 is looking like. It’s a should be interested in. You cinating to see how many times (The show will air on National watershed moment for me and I want to don’t need to be a genius to evolution has tried to over- Science Day i.e February 28 at 11 continue on this path of choosing interest- understand it, you just need to come the same problems which am on Sony BBC Earth.) ing roles that enable me to express.” -) ! )- .%+ $ & ) /4;;) / R ( 2-16 #(-(13 )(3( " < + &; 44 ( (O < < hile growing up, we often on screen makes the film unique. Wheard tales of supernatural Horror as a genre is fairly re you planning to arrange played in the past. entities lurking around where we untapped and I am sure this film a socially-distanced lived, just waiting to nab us at the will deliver the thrills it promis- A & screening of a film? Do you feel right time. Though many say they’re es” like reliving the theatre expe- I absolutely loved Hardik just urban legends, some say ‘She’ Gurmeet says, “This is my first rience? Catching your favourite Mehta’s directorial debut won’t let you go!’ Are you ready to solo lead and you’ll get to see me director’s film? Or simply tak- Kamyaab starring Sanjay 1( .(6((< *? < (* < be haunted by your dreams? Well, in a whole new and different ing a weekend film break? Mishra. And I really excited to < * * * * ) 0 (6 4 4( get ready to watch debutant writer- avatar. The script is fresh and Well, director Taranveer Singh see what he has made next. director Sarmad Khan’s urban hor- you’ll find the film to be a perfect has curated a list of must-watch runachal Pradesh is known for its state to bustling markets amidst the beautiful mountains; deep-rooted tra- ror film, The Wife. amalgamation of spine-chilling films this year. Have a look: Alush green hills, diverse tribes, and serene hills, extreme sports to adven- ditions and tribes, the series is truly The horror stars Gurmeet horror, action, romance, drama rich vibrant culture. Now National turous camping in Ziro Valley; view- representative of the beauty of the state Choudhary and debutante Sayani and so much more.” Ayushmann Khurana is Geographic, along with actor Radhika ers will get a taste of the simplicity of and we are happy to premiere it on a Datta as a married couple who soon Director Sarmad says, “I think known for picking interesting Madan, will take the viewers through the exquisite beauty of this state special day,” said Pema Khandu, Chief after moving into their new apart- the audience will the unconven- Shakun Batra is one of the scripts and his pairing with this spectacle and help people discov- through this series. Minister of AP. ment find their idyllic life unravel- tionality of this film. Most horror most interesting filmmakers of Vaani Kapoor seems quite er some unique experiences. The two- “We harness the power of story- Talking about her experiences and ing in the most horrific ways due to stories tragically are quite pre- our generation. After doing intriguing. Add to that part documentary series titled telling, technology and visuals to association, Radhika said, “The jour- the presence of a malevolent spir- dictable, especially for those who Kapoor & Sons, I can’t wait to Abhishek Kapoor at the help of Postcards from Arunachal, documents explore and provide a deeper under- ney means so much more to me than it. When their relationship crum- love this genre and can end up see what he does next, especial- things. It looks like a quirky the spiritual and wondrous journey of standing of a place. With this docu- just travel. This is my first ever solo trip bles, they realise that they must stick mostly guessing what’s going to ly with a stellar cast like love story to look forward to. Radhika while exploring the varied mentary series, we have showcased the and that made this shoot even more together to not only save their mar- happen next. Yet, with this film, Deepika Padukone and destinations spread across the state. beauty, serenity and vibrancy that special. The hills, the beautiful har- riage but also their lives. The film you can’t know anything for sure Sidhant Chaturvedi. With showcasing picture-perfect Arunachal Pradesh has to offer to give monic culture, the thriving and diverse is produced by Zee Studios. It’s till you’ve arrived at the end of it.” Talking of quirky love mountains and tranquil lakes; Radhika our viewers an opportunity to under- wildlife made me fall in love with this poster features the lead cast and Sayani says, “I am a huge fan stories, how can I not shares her experiences of feeling the stand and appreciate the wonders of place. I have always loved travelling but looks intriguing as it unveils both, of this genre and to be able to Ram Madhvani directing mention the film I’ve made? peace and calmness at the monaster- the state,” said a National Geographic this time, I explored it through a dif- romances as well as an ominous make my debut in one is the most his next after Neerja is reason (Wink). Quite ies, exploring the diverse handicraft spokesperson. ferent lens.” undertone running through it. exciting feeling ever. The entire enough to be excited, but I am understandably Tuesdays & tradition and understanding the rich “The state is a veritable treasure (The docu-series will premiere on Shariq Patel of Zee Studios says, experience of being a part of such also eager to see how he Fridays is one of the films I culture of the harmonious tribes living house of nature, culture and has a lot Arunachal Statehood Day — February “The urban setting and matter-of- a film has been a very fulfilling one moulds Kartik Aryan into a am most excited about in in the state. From highlighting the to offer to tourists from all over the 20 at 8 pm on National Geographic fact approach in presenting super- indeed.” role unlike anything else he has 2021, for obvious reasons. exotic flora and fauna exclusive to the world. From serene monasteries to Channel India and Fox Life India.) natural events as never seen before (The film is streaming on Zee5.) ! 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Osaka (in the third set) because it’s a semi- tion proved too strong for the third- and have since established themselves Williams’s implosion. has won both their matches final of a Slam... but happy I was able seeded Czech pair, winning 6-2, 6-3 as one the tour’s top teams, along with Osaka’s defeat of Williams since with their rivalry hitting to turn my game on, especially in some on Rod Laver Arena after sealing the two-time Grand Slam winners in the semi-final on Thursday new heights in the second of tight moments on my serve.” match on their fourth championship Krejcikova and Siniakova. ended the 39-year-old’s latest those, last year’s epic US Open Medvedev came into the show- attempt to win an elusive semi-final. down boasting a 5-1 edge in their head- - # ) < $)$ 6 " 6 record-equalling 24th Slam Eventual champion Osaka to-heads and a frosty relationship hard for every point, and he was bro- broken again, to love, on his next game title and reinforced the belief prevailed 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 6-3 in stemming from Shanghai in 2019, In front of vocal, flag-waving Greek 2019 US Open final, stayed focused and ken again after a seven-minute as the Russian raced through the set in that a new generation is taking a nerve-jangling encounter, when the popular Greek blasted his fans, the servers controlled the points worked two set points at 5-4. But marathon game when the Russian 36 minutes. over from the American. dubbed by some as the best slugfest playing style as “boring”. as they moved to 2-2 in the opening set Tsitsipas defended both successfully blasted a sizzling forehand down the He was broken again early in the Osaka is at the forefront of match of the truncated 2020 before the Russian, anchored to the with deep, aggressive returns as the line for 2-1 second-set advantage. third set and appeared spent, but the young wave and credits a season. FLAG-WAVING FANS baseline, drew first blood. crowd lifted their volume. Frustrated, Tsitsipas slammed his roared on by the crowd he found new new-found mental maturity Osaka, who has never lost Fifth seed Tsitsipas was backing up Until then, Tsitsipas had only faced He sent down his first double-fault water bottle to the ground at the reserves to break back for 3-3. for being able to battle through a Slam match after getting from a stunning five-set upset of 20- eight break points in the entire tourna- of the match on his third before blast- changeover, with the ballkids forced to For the first time in the match, matches under the highest past the fourth round, is aim- time Grand Slam champion Rafael ment, but Medvedev earned two and ing an ace and a winner to take a one- mop up the mess after it burst and Medvedev was under pressure but pressure. And she had a warn- ing to become the first Nadal, but it was an energy-sapping converted on the second when the set lead. sprayed everywhere. held his nerve with a glorious passing ing for the 22nd-seeded woman’s player since Monica four-hour epic and he appeared to feel Greek sent a return long. Medvedev dominated the long Medvedev was commanding on shot giving him another break for 6-5 American Brady ahead of the Seles to win her first four the effects. Medvedev, who also reached the rallies, with Tsitsipas needing to fight serve and a glum Tsitsipas unravelled, before he calmly served out to win. final. Grand Slam finals. 46"#2 =! >& BENZEMA DOUBTFUL FOR ATALANTA TIE / - Madrid: 1 6 . 0 ! ! H # !* % - % ( !* * @* ) " the Australian Open in the 6 R , doubles, and also won a round * ) * H 4 (6(0( Along with Jonny Bairstow, Wood 70== in the main draw of a WTA L M ! joined the England squad ahead of the singles tournament. 6 ( ast bowler Mark Wood feels third Test. 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