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AROUND 20 ASSAM CONGRESS-AIUDF US WARSHIP CARRIES OUT NAVIGATION QUEEN ELIZABETH II'S HUSBAND INDIAN COUPLE FOUND DEAD IN US CANDIDATES ‘SHIFTED’ TO JAIPUR OPS OFF LAKSHADWEEP, INDIA OBJECTS PRINCE PHILIP PASSES AWAY AGED 99 AFTER 4-YR-OLD GIRL SEEN CRYING n a sudden and unexplained move, ndia on Friday said it has conveyed concerns rince Philip, the husband of Queen n Indian couple was found dead at their around 20 candidates of the opposition to the United States over a US Navy ship Elizabeth II and the longest-serving home in the US after neighbours ICongress-AIUDF alliance in the Icarrying out a freedom of navigation Proyal consort in British history passed Asaw their four-year-old daughter Assam assembly polls were Friday operation in the Indian exclusive economic away on Friday aged 99, Buckingham crying alone in the balcony of their flown to Jaipur, where they were lodg- zone. The Ministry of External Affairs said Palace announced. In a statement issued house, family sources said on Friday. ed in a hotel on the city's outskirts, US Navy ship John Paul Jones was on behalf of the 94-year-old monarch, the Some reports said the couple died of Congress chief whip in the Rajasthan continuously monitored transiting from the palace said that Prince Philip - the Duke of an apparent stabbing in their North Sssembly said. The leader of the Persian Gulf towards the Malacca Straits. Edinburgh, died peacefully at Windsor Arlington apartment. The man Congress Legislature party in the Assam India's reaction came after the US Navy, in Castle on Friday morning. 'It is with deep apparently stabbed and sliced his wife assembly, however, dismissed media an unusual move, announced that one of its sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has in the abdomen, a report said. The bodies reports to this effect and claimed all party ships conducted patrols in the Indian EEZ this announced the death of her beloved husband, His of Balaji Bharat Rudrawar (32) and his wife contestants were present in the state. A majority of the week, without seeking consent from India. "We have conveyed Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,' the palace Arati Balaji Rudrawar (30) were found at their Garden Terrace contestants who landed at the Jaipur airport were taken to a our concerns regarding this passage through our EEZ to the statement read. Further announcements will be made in due apartment in the Riverview Gardens complex of North Arlington hotel on the Delhi highway on the outskirts of Jaipur. government of USA through diplomatic channels," the MEA said. course, the statement added. borough in New Jersey which has just over 15,000 residents. BJP ‘shock and awe’ approach Ahead of CMs’ tours, Covid cases spike sparks tri-corner contest talk PNS n HYDERABAD been reporting an increasing num- ber of cases, with 465 positive cases Ahead of the bypolls in recorded on Wednesday. From SNV SUDHIR Sagar and Tirupati, TS Chief 296 to 465, the district saw a mas- n VIJAYAWADA Minister K Chandrashekar Rao sive jump in Covid positive cases and his AP counterpart Y S in one day. In fact, it is the high- Buoyed by the success in Dubbak Jaganmohan Reddy will address est number of cases reported by-poll and GHMC polls in the public on April 14. However, across districts in the state. Lessons from Nature neighbouring State, the two districts under which the- Both the ruling parties want to the BJP appears to have found se constituencies fall have report- end the high-voltage campaign to tackle COVID-19's some success in , ed massive spikes in Covid cases. with the Chief Minister's address. Second Coming as far as creating a buzz goes. Nalgonda district is among the Both the bypolls have been neces- If one takes only the hype the top four districts which reported sitated by the deaths of sitting MLA party has managed to create, the spike in Telangana on Friday. As and MP of ruling parties TRS Tirupati Lok Sabha by-poll is no many as 88 persons were infected (Nomula Narsimhaiah) and longer a bipolar contest like it was with Covid on Thursday -- high- YSRCP (Balli Durgaprasad) in 2 in 2019 between the YSRCP and est single-day spike for the district Telangana and Andhra Pradesh TDP, but has now turned into a since the onset of the second respectively. triangular fight with the BJP wave. With second wave of thrown into the mix. KCR will be addressing the Coronavirus spreading at a scorch- The Tirupati by-poll is slated to constituents at Halia on April 14, ing pace, it is a double-edged be held on April 17 and the with the party expecting a gather- sword for both the ruling parties. result will be by and large consid- ing of at least 1 lakh citizens. On the one hand, they have to ered to set the tone for 2024 polls Likewise, in Andhra Pradesh, retain the seat; while, on the other by showing where the TDP and Actor-politician K campaigns for BJP candidate Ratna Prabha in Tirupati. Jagan will hold a public meeting at hand, they are responsible for BJP stand. The BJP has been striv- Renigunta in on ensuring that Coronavirus doesn't ing hard to usurp the opposition April 14. Chittoor district has spread due to their meetings. space from the TDP. This it is doing by going to the public claiming to be the only alternative Will Pawan Kalyan’s campaign to the YSRCP and portraying the TDP as irrelevant. This strategy appears to be swing Balija votes towards BJP? working well for the BJP. As a Venkaiah tells nations long-term strategy, the BJP wants .MARTHI SUBRAHMANYAM is campaigning for Ratna Prabha. Since decades now, Balijas and other to emerge as No. 2 in the state, n VIJAYAWADA However, no one really knows to communities like Ontari and Telagas world over to ‘keep off dislodging the TDP by 2024 and what extent the campaign by coastal have also been part of the Kapu reser- Kashmir’ then emerge as No. 1 by 2029. To Will Pawan Kalyan deliver for the BJP Kapu leaders to woo Balijas would be vation movement. achieve this long-term goal, the by swinging the Balija vote for the BJP successful given the fact that However, Balijas are upset, as they BJP considers Tirupati by-poll as candidate Ratna Prabha in Tirupati? Rayalaseema Balijas have been oppos- believe that Kapus are enjoying the the perfect launch pad and also a This is the question uppermost on the ing the authority of the Kapus over fruits of the movement. This discon- litmus test of its strategy in minds of the alliance leaders since the them. tent was visible in the results of the last Andhra Pradesh. Balija votes in Tirupati and Srikalahasti Till the last Assembly elections, Assembly elections. 5 In 2019 polls, the fight was only Assembly segments could well be the Kapus of coastal areas sent shivers Numerically, there are more Balijas in between the YSRCP and the TDP, deciding factor in this by-poll. down the spine of rulers of the state Rayalaseema than Kapus. However, with the BJP a huge distance away, To woo Balija voters, coastal Kapu with their movement for reservations. Kapus are politically and financially pow- This picture of YS Sharmila Reddy was posted by her husband Bro Anil Kumar on just with its candidate polling less than leaders of all the three major political Former Chief Minister N erful, having bagged coveted posts in suc- before she started for Khammam to address the ‘Sankalpa Sabha’ on Friday. NOTA votes. outfits in Andhra Pradesh have been Chandrababu Naidu had to yield and cessive governments. camping in Tirupati. Pawan Kalyan, constitute an exclusive corporation for 2 2 by virtue of his alliance with the BJP, Kapus. Party launch on July 8 THE PIONEER EFFECT Panel seeks time to submit report on in Telangana: Sharmila GAD allots car for APHRC chairman Purushothapatnam M L MELLY MAITREYI tions and laid the foundation for PNS n VIJAYAWADA n HYDERABAD his welfare rule that endeared him PNS n VIJAYAWADA to people of every region. As peo- Responding to a report published in Declaring that Telangana State ple's welfare was at the core of his these columns, the General An expert committee constituted needed a party that would question administration, he remains alive in Fitch Solutions sees Administration Department on Friday to assess the damage to the envi- the ruling TRS on its omissions the hearts of people in Telangana sent an Innova car for use by the AP State ronment and the amount of com- and commissions on behalf of even 12 years after his death,” she RBI holding interest Human Rights Commission chairman pensation to be paid to persons people, YS Sharmila Reddy on said. rates Justice Mandhata Sitaramamurthy. affected on account of construct- Friday said that she would launch Sharmila, who targeted the rul- The members of the commission ing Purushothapatnam lift irriga- her party on July 8 and the same ing TRS for neglecting the aspira- were yet to be allotted cars by the GAD. tion scheme without obtaining day, its name, flag and agenda tions of different sections of peo- In view of lack of accommodation environmental clearance from would be declared. ple including farmers, unemployed at the Telangana Human Rights MOEFCC has sought two more Addressing an impressive gath- youth and women groups Commission office in Nampally, months to submit its report to the ering at her ‘Sankalpa Sabha’ at the announced that her party would be 8 Hyderabad, the AP Human Rights National Green Tribunal (NGT). Khammam Pavilion Grounds, launched on July 8, the birth Commission recently took oath as Last September, the NGT had Sharmila said that 18 years ago, her anniversary of YSR. members and chairman of the com- said that since environmental father late YS Rajasekhar Reddy Responding to remarks that she mission at their respective residences. and members, the GAD has sent the problems will be sorted within a clearance was necessary may started his Praja Prasthanam was an arrow released by some TODAY The state government, acting on car for use by Justice week.Justice Sitaramamurthy, who determine the extent of damage Padayatra on the same day from political parties, she said she was directions from AP High Court, Sitaramamurthy. visited the Telangana HRC office, caused and the amount of com- Chevella in Ranga Reddy district. the arrow released by the people ALMANAC constituted the Commission but did The allotment of the car was made called on its chairman Justice pensation liable to be paid to the “It was an unusual programme aiming at the main parties in the not provide any amenities like atten- following discussions the AP HRC Chandraiah and other members of affected persons and furnish a where he interacted with poor, State– TRS, Congress and BJP – Month & Paksham: ders, cars, office space and so on. chairman had with Chief Secretary the Commission and discussed with report to NGT within six months weaker sections, farmers, women which were all the pieces of the Phalguna & Paksha After The Pioneer highlighted the Adityanath Das. The HRC office them the availability of office space by email. and students and saw their hard- same cloth. Panchangam plight of the Commission chairman sources are optimistic that their and other aspects. 2 ships and understood their aspira- 2 Tithi : Chaturdashi: 06:02 am (Next Day) Nakshatram: Purva Bhadrapada: 06:46 am Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start any important work) Two Durga temple Man gets widow pension, for 12 years! Rahukalam: 09:12 am – 10:44 am Yamagandam: 01:49 pm – 03:22 pm VASIREDDY RAVICHANDRA Welfare Assistant at Chittapuram in n VIJAYAWADA Vinukonda constituency for pen- Varjyam: 05:14 pm – 06:59 pm AEOs transferred sion. The Welfare Assistant received Gulika: 06:07 am - 07:39 am For the past 12 years, a certain the shock of his life upon seeing Good Time: (to start any important work) PNS n VIJAYAWADA irregularities in various sections. Qasim from Yeddupenta village of Qasim’s pension card and asked, Amritakalam: 03:43 am – 05:28 am Soon after, action was initiated Done mandal in Kurnool district quite sarcastically, how he was D Bramaramba, Joint against the irregularities, with had been receiving a monthly pen- qualified to get a pension meant for Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:52 am – 12:42 pm Commissioner and Executive some employees being suspended sion sanctioned by the State widows. Officer of the Sri Durga from service and a few transferred. Government for widows. The catch Qasim fumbled. The matter was VIJAYAWADA Malleswara Swami Varla The latest transfers affected is that Qasim is a male. soon brought to the notice of high- WEATHER Devasthanam popularly known were of AEOs P Chandra Sekhar Successive governments had er officials. Forecast: Mostly Sunny as Kanakadurga temple, on Friday and P Sudharani who have been been giving pensions to several cat- As word leaked that a male had Temp: 37/24 issued orders transferring two ordered to report to the Sri egories of people, including wid- been drawing pension for widows Humidity: 53% more Assistant Executive Officers Varasidhi Vinayaja Swamy Varla ows, for decades. Names of these for over a decade, people thronged Sunrise: 06:03 am from the temple. Devasthanam, Kanipakam temple, pension schemes have changed Qasim was sanctioned the pen- went on smoothly till the time the Welfare Assistant’s office to Sunset: 06:31 pm Earlier, the ACB had conducted Chittoor district. with the government and Qasim sion in 2009 under the ID Qasim migrated to Guntur in catch a glimpse of Qasim. searches in the Kanakadurga tem- was now getting Rs 2,000 per 113529781. Since then there was no search of work. Current Weather Conditions 2 2 Updated april 09, 2021 5:00 PM ple after receiving complaints of month under YSR Pension Kanuka. verification by officials and things On April 4, he approached the VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | APRIL 10, 2021 vijayawada 02

hallmark of thriving cities Ais dense networks of humans, buildings, and so on. However, as the past one year Lessons from Nature to tackle Covid's Second Coming has shown, dense networks also make cities more vulner- and termites spread their own As soon as an infection is detected, insects tion of patients, and vaccina- homes. The trick is to break the link able to infection. feces in their nests to benefit sanitize their nests -- garden ants secrete a tion of every known or sus- This surveillance-contain- between infected and healthy Social insects (e.g. termites, from its microbiological prop- pected contact around them. ment method would create a clusters and isolate the super- honeybees, ants) live in high- erties. Second, there is a disinfectant and spread it on their nests; The procedure sealed off out- ring of immunity around each spreaders. ly dense nests as well, and are change in the behavior of nest honeybees collect resin to disinfect their nests; breaks from the rest of the infected person. Wherever people and the frequently subject to viral and dwellers in the interests of the and termites spread their own feces in their nests population". The virus would not be virus have come in contact fungal attacks. The way they entire colony. Thus, combining Nature's able to spread beyond the more randomly, build a ring of handle outbreaks of diseases When a disease-carrying to benefit from its microbiological properties. experience with our own expe- social network. Managing the immunity around infected provides some useful lessons organisms attacks, healthy rience of handling epidemics network would prove to be a victims as was done in Africa for tackling COVID-19. members pick spores and The logic is that a modular Such insects are deployed to in the past leads to the follow- more effective tactic and allow when vaccines were scarce. Professor Ruth DeFries at mites off their sick nestmates pattern enables clusters of form a protective wall around ing strategy to tackle the for more efficient deployment This would have to be done Columbia University, in her and honeybees flap their wings unexposed insects at the cen- the queen. Second Coming of COVID- of vaccine stocks, rather than by local officers, who are book "What Would Nature in synchrony to create heat in ter to remain disease-free. Thus, dynamic networks 19. mass vaccination of the pop- expected to be aware of the Do? A Guide for Uncertain order to kill the pathogens. Fourth, their social net- enable the insects to survive DR. SAMEER SHARMA Activate hundreds of thou- ulation. local network's structure and Times" discusses time-tested Third, they allocate tasks to works adapt to prevent the pathogen attacks despite living sand of pulse polio health Specific activities are: iden- decide on who to immunize strategies deployed by Nature different members of the nest. spread of the disease. Once a in crowded conditions. workers to track down each tify the module (e.g. state, dis- with what priority, where to to counter the spread of dis- Older individuals live on the pathogen gets in, the insects Similar network-altering The mass-campaign sup- case of COVID-19, seclude the trict, city/village, locality or deploy scarce resources (per- eases in dense insect nests. periphery of the colony and rapidly signal to each other strategies were discovered for- plies arrived only a few patient, and vaccinate every households), identify the sonnel and vaccines), and Some of the ploys used by carry out the risky task of for- and adjust their social net- tuitously in Nigeria during months later, but by then person known to have physi- infected modules, followed by whether to impose draconian social insects are discussed aging for food and guarding work. smallpox control operations: there was no detectable small- cally come into contact with quick, collective action to stop measures to isolate infected below. against predators. Infected individuals become "There was delay in delivery of pox in eastern Nigeria. And, the carrier. the spread to the next module. people from their daily lives. First, as soon as an infection Younger members live more socially isolated and do not mass-vaccination in East less than half the population The new tactic would Perhaps the most important is is detected, insects sanitize safely on the inside and care interact with healthy nest- Nigeria and a U.S. adviser had ever been vaccinated. involve diligence, house-to- severance of links at critical (Author has a PhD from their nests - garden ants for the brood and the queen. mates. organized an interim pro- This result … led to … what house visits, payments to local points in the social network. USA and a DLitt from secrete a disinfectant and What is notable is that insects During the process of car- gramme - he searched out became known as surveil- people to lead the health work- Where and between whom Kanchi University. The arti- spread it on their nests; hon- with similar roles interact ing for the sick, some insects smallpox cases and vaccinat- lance-containment -- ers towards infected persons, these critical points exist cle is based on his research eybees collect resin from mostly with each other in a are exposed to low doses of the ed thoroughly in a limited area improved search and detection and volunteers to prevent sick depends on the nature of the and practice and views are plants to disinfect their nests; highly modular way. virus and develop immunity. surrounding each case. as speedily as possible, isola- people from leaving their local social network. personal) Two Durga... Muslims urged to help contain Continued from Page 1 Moviegoes demand checks The two officers were instructed to hand over Covid spread during Ramzan charge to N Ramesh Babu, AEO, immediately and sub- on dual pricing in theatres PNS n VIJAYAWADA mit charge list duly signed. On Wednesday, the previ- With the holy month of ous EO MV Babu, SUMIT ONKA implementation status of the Ramzan on the horizon, the who was indicted in a report n order. For middle-class fami- administra- filed by the ACB, was trans- lies, it has become impossible tion on Friday urged Muslims ferred and posted as Regional The debate over the ticket to go to multiplexes as snacks across the State to strictly fol- Joint Commissioner, Endow- price hike for the Pawan would cost at least Rs 1,000. low Covid-19 guidelines and ments Department, Rajahm- Kalyan-starrer -Vakeel Saab - The multiplexes have been help the Government in con- undry. Bramaramba was has also extended to the shod- exploiting cinemagoers." taining the spread of posted in his place. dy implementation of the Moviegoers are also of the Coronavirus. March 23 last year, which he Corona. On Thursday, Suresh Babu Consumer Forum order that view that the State govern- "Please spread the message said helped in slowing down Community elder Sk Khaja was asked to report to the says moviegoers can take ment should also frame a amongst the members of the the spread of the virus. "Now complained about the fre- Endowments Commissioner packed food articles in multi- clear rule regarding permis- community to follow Covid- we are facing an even more quent power cuts in office. He was not assigned plexes. sion for taking food articles 19 protocol without fail, espe- virulent second phase of the Nandigama area. any posting. The Forum had also banned and others in cinema halls, cially while visiting mosques infection. The only way to Sufi mentor Altaf Raza It may be recalled that dual pricing of water bottles or and thus clear the air one and for prayers during the holy contain the pandemic is to fol- sought supply of non-alco- officials of the ACB had sub- any food item in cinema halls. for all. month," Krishna district low the Covid-19 guidelines holic sanitisers as alcohol- mitted a detailed report to the The Krishna District ernments and High Courts cost, the water bottles being sold Vizag Film Society secretary Collector A Md Imtiaz said at like wearing masks, washing based sanitisers are forbidden government on the irregular- Consumer Forum had in have also given a verdict in at the counters are into dual Narava Prakash Rao said: "The a preparatory meeting with hands and maintaining social among Muslim community. ities in the Kanakadurga August, 2018 allowed packed favour of allowing packed pricing. A one-litre bottle costs people manning the counters Muslim elders and scholars in distance," the Collector said. Responding to this, Temple. As per the ACB food articles inside theatres food articles inside the cine- around Rs 40 to Rs 50, which is don't even bother to give an view of the holy month start- He said that large gatherings Collector Imtiaz directed offi- report, Suresh Babu was across the State. Further, the ma hall. dual pricing (since it is sold in explanation why they are over- ing from April 14. in cinema halls, schools, tem- cials to take measures to end involved in serious financial AP State Consumer Disputes However, the administra- retail shops at around half the charging and to look at the Imtiaz recalled that the ples, mosques and churches power cuts and further supply irregularities. Redressal Commission, in tion and the authorities con- price) and hence illegal. MRP labelled on the product." Corona-induced lockdown would be disastrous in the adequate water to mosques The ACB further men- January 2019, upheld the cerned are not implementing Consumer Rights He said that instead of con- was imposed on the nation on fight against the spread of during Ramzan. tioned in its report that the order passed by the forum the order citing statutory Organisation (CRO) AP State sumers only filing complaints, EO disobeyed the orders of when the multiplexes chal- issues. President Vikas Pandey said, the officials concerned should the Endowments lenged it. Even though multiplexes are "We have initiated a survey conduct random inspections Commissioner. Moreover, a few state gov- providing water points free of regarding dual pricing and the and impose heavy fines. Panel seeks time... BJP ‘shock and awe’... Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 April 14. The Committee would com- Will Pawan Kalyan’s campaign swing Balija votes... It was also part of its long- prise of Central Pollution AP records 2,765 With the kind of attention BJP term strategy that BJP had Control Board (CPCB), State Continued from Page 1 have encouraged the Balijas grow politically and financial- had shown towards Tirupati picked a Madiga candidate, a PCB, SEIAA officials and the and pitted them against Red- ly, despite the Balijas playing a by-poll by roping in many retired senior bureaucrat, K District Magistrate. The discontent surfaced dur- dys in places like Rayachoti, decisive role between victory leaders from other states espe- Ratna Prabha, though YSRCP The State PCB will be the fresh Covid cases ing the Kapu movement led by Rajampet, Kadapa, Mydukur, and defeat in 72 Assembly seg- cially from Telangana like and TDP picked Mala candi- nodal agency for coordina- Mudragada Padmanabham as Tirupati, Chittoor, Srikalahasti, ments in Rayalaseema region. Dubbaka MLA N dates to contest from the tion and compliance. PNS n VIJAYAWADA day, the bulletin said. Balijanadu state convener and Hindupur and Kanigiri. This is perhaps the reason Raghunandan Rao, national Tirupati SC reserved con- Following the NGT order, Anantapur, Chittoor, SPS TTD Board former member The Balijas won from all the for Rayalaseema Balijas not level leaders like Sambit Patra stituency. a committee was formed A five-month high of 2,765 Nellore and Visakhapatnam OV Ramana, at the time of the seats and emerged as a solid vote fully trusting Kapu leaders. and many others lined up to BJP candidate, who was which convened a meeting fresh cases of Coronavirus districts reported two fresh last elections, alleged that the bank for the TDP. During the Meanwhile, Balijanadu campaign, the saffron party also a Madiga, had won the online on November 16, were registered in Andhra Covid-19 fatalities each while Kapu leaders have been enjoy- last Assembly elections, TDP leader OV Ramana says that has been successful in creating seat in 1999. YSRCP support- 2020. The committee derived Pradesh, while 1,245 patients Guntur, Krishna and Prakasam ing power at their cost in spite gave tickets to Balijas in four the community doesn't always some impact in the ground. ers had considered picking a an action plan and collected recovered and 11 more suc- accounted for one each. of Balija majority in the state. seats and the YSRCP only one. back Kapus. "If Balijas had The BJP leaders have also Madiga candidate as a strate- project details from project cumbed in the 24 hours end- Meanwhile, government He made it clear that the For decades, all prominent voted for , why stayed put in Tirupati and are gy to gain from the split of proponents. ing 9 am on Friday. statistics showed the infection Mudragada's quota stir bene- political parties fielded a Balija did he win by a meagre mar- doing some ground work ever votes of Malas among YSRCP The committee made a Consequently, the active positivity rate climbing steeply fits only Kapus, and not Balijas from the Tirupati seat. gin of just over 10,000 votes? since it was assumed that and TDP candidates. "BJP is preliminary visit during caseload climbed to 16,422 since March after falling to a and demanded that the Kapu Earlier, the Congress field- Why did the PRP fail to win a Tirupati will go for by-poll trying to create some sort of December 15 to 16 and took after five months. significant low in the previous Corporation be bifurcated to ed Mabbu Rami Reddy, while sizable number of seats in after the untimely demise of rift among Dalits between up detailed investigation dur- The latest bulletin showed three months. The positivity form Balija Corporation. the TDP fielded Sankar Reddy. Rayalaseema region" he asked. sitting YSRCP MP Balli Durga Malas and Madigas that's why ing February 22to 25, 2021. the infection count at 9,18,597, rate is now over 4.77 per cent, This set the ball rolling and Currently, YSRCP gave the "It is purely a myth to believe Prasad. they chose a Madiga candi- "The committee has com- total recoveries at 8,94,896 up from 1.07 per cent in Balija leaders of Rayalaseema ticket to Bhumana Karunakar that the Balijas would vote for Now, it is confirmed that date. They want to take advan- pleted the site visit. In addi- recoveries and toll at 7,279. March. It was as low as 0.25 clarified that they have no Reddy. Ever since the the BJP even if Pawan Kalyan BJP national president JP tage of all Madiga votes in case tion, the committee request- Chittoor reported 496 and per cent in February, 0.41 in links whatsoever with Kapus. Rajampet constituency was were to campaign for the party. Nadda will visit Tirupati and Malas votes are split between ed information from forest, Guntur 490 new cases of the January and 0.78 in December With no other option, Kapu formed, it has become the Moreover, he had said numer- take part in the party cam- the TDP and YSRCP," said a fisheries and agriculture pandemic in a day. Krishna when the pandemic curve leaders were forced to pacify stronghold of Balijas. However, ous times that he doesn't paigning besides addressing a YSRCP supporter. departments to assess the added 341, Visakhapatnam seemed to have flattened. Balijas by issuing a clarification for the first time the YSRCP believe in caste. No Balija public meeting. SCs constitute about 25.15 damage for constructing 335, SPS Nellore 292, Kadapa Of the 16,000-plus active stating that the Kapu move- gave the ticket to Mithun would be lured by his cam- Jana Sena chief Pawan percent of the total population Purushothapatnam project 171, Anantapur 167, Prakasam Covid-19 cases, more than ment would be meaningless Reddy. The BJP gave the tick- paign in Tirupati. People go to Kalyan, who is BJP's alliance spread in seven constituencies without obtaining 161 and Srikakulam 100 cases. 10,000 infected people were in without Balijas. et to D Purandeswari, a his meetings drawn by his partner, will also accompany of Tirupati Lok Sabha con- Environmental Clearance Kurnool reported 79, East home isolation while over On the ground, Balijas and Kamma. filmy glamour. The BJP would Nadda in his poll campaign on stituency. from MOEFCC. Godavari 78 and Vizianaga- 2,000 were in various hospitals Kapus are not on friendly With this, the Balijas felt that have no major benefit from ram 49 while West Godavari and another 40-odd in Covid terms in Rayalaseema region. they are being sidelined while Pawan Kalyan's campaigning," added just six new cases in a Care Centres. NTR was the only leader to the Kapus are continuing to Ramana said. Man gets Party launch on... widow pension, VIJAYAWADA Continued from Page 1 Telangana people was now BULLION RATES VPT rejects Adani’s ‘force majeure’ getting crushed under the feet for 12 years! Asserting that their party of a feudal lord at Pragathi GOLD SUMIT ONKA exceeded 120 days, it would is contesting it, he added. would not be subservient to Bhavan, she quipped. n Continued from Page 1 ` 47, 460 (10 gm) VISAKHAPATNAM seek termination of the deal on It may be mentioned here anyone, she categorically said She said there was no com- mutual consent as per the that in March 2011, APSEZ For the officials, it was a “Our party is needed to ques- parison between the rule of ` 560 In a rare instance of arbitration clauses of the agreement. won the rights in an auction to nightmare. The incident has tion the ruling party which YSR and KCR. While YSR SILVER over 'force majeure' clause of Invoking the force majeure build a 6.4 MT a year capaci- put a big question mark on used people during the planned Pranahita -Chevella ` 72, 100(1kg) a contract agreement due to clause due to the Covid-19 ty steam coal import terminal other pensions too and offi- Telangana movement and now irrigation project with Rs ` 1200 the Covid-19 pandemic, pandemic, AVCTPL had by placing the highest revenue cials began to wonder how sidelined all those leaders who 38,000 crore to irrigate 16 lakh Adani Vizag Coal Terminal sought termination of the share of 40.10 percent. The many more such pensioners strove for the separate State”. acres, KCR, in the name of Private Limited has initiated Coal Terminal deal with VPT deal was APSEZ's first facili- are there in the state. Asserting that she is daugh- redesigning it, jacked up the CHICKEN proceedings against with mutual consent. When ty on India’s eastern coast. According to sources, an ter of Telangana as she grew up estimate to over Rs1 lakh- RATES `/KG Trust. result of an event that the par- VPT did not buy its argument, The Port giant built the inquiry is on, even as one set and was educated here and crore. No one could dare ques- AVCTPL commenced the ties could not have anticipat- AVCTPL commenced arbi- terminal with an investment of of officials are busy tracing gave birth to her children in tion the ruling party and the Dressed/With Skin `223 arbitration against VPT after ed or controlled. tration in the context of the over Rs 400 crore and started who sanctioned the pension the State, she said: “I will def- State has become a slave to Without Skin `254 the latter disputed the 'force Going by the timeline of the force majeure clause. commercial operations in to Qasim and how it escaped initely fight elections and Kalvakuntla family, she alleged. Broiler at Farm `154 majeure' clause of the contract event, the VPT had in October Speaking to The Pioneer, 2014 with 100 percent mech- attention for so long. whether I win or lose, I will YSR’s Jalayagnam was invoked by it and terminated 2020, served a termination Law officer at Visakhapatnam anised facility. Officials say that since the work to serve people.” planned to irrigate one crore their deal (30- year conces- notice on Adani Vizag Coal Port Trust, Krishna Bapi Raju After stopping its operation amount sanctioned in 2009 Sharmila who started her acres, Aarogyasri to extend EGG sion) citing breach of contract Terminal Pvt. Ltd., a unit of said "Visakhapatnam Port for two years from 2016, was so meagre, the ministe- speech with 'Jai YSR and Jai corporate healthcare to the RATES `/100 that guaranteed a volume of APSEZ, for failing to get the Trust disputed Adani Vizag Adani Vizag Coal Terminal rial staff might have over- Telangana' slogans, said she poor, fee reimbursement cargo stipulated in the conces- minimum guaranteed cargo Coal Terminal Private had resumed services in 2018. looked the mistake. has immense respect for the scheme to let every poor stu- VIJAYAWADA 416 sion agreement. stipulated in the concession Limited's invocation of force VPT, confident of winning However, with the YSRCP Telangana movement but dent pursue the course of his HYDERABAD 393 'Force majeure' is a clause in agreement. majeure clause and issued a the arbitration against AVCT- Government revising the under the rule of KCR, the or her choice, four per cent to a contract allocating the risk Replying to the notice, termination notice as the lat- PL, is planning to convert the pension to Rs 2,000 a month, fruits of their own State did reservations to minorities, VISAKHAPATNAM 505 of loss if performance AVCTPL contended that since ter committed breach of con- berth allocated to Adani ear- the lapse, inadvertent or not reach the people of weaker sections housing RETAIL PRICE `4. 16 (IN HYDERABAD) becomes impossible or the force majeure event tract," Consequently, AVCTPL lier into a multi-purpose cargo deliberate, has become some- Telangana. The State that was scheme were all meant for the impracticable, especially as a (Covid-19 pandemic) has initiated arbitration and VPT berth. what more serious. achieved for the self-respect of welfare and progress of people.

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VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | APRIL 10, 2021 vijayawada 03 ‘Take necessary GVMC passes resolution Government constitutes care during pandemic’ against VSP privatisation committees for MIG plots PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM the meeting including entry Initiating the debate on pri- and parking fees to the parks. vatisation of Vizag Steel Plant, Human beings need to build After a break of nine years, In addition, the continua- Lok Sabha member from PNS n VIJAYAWADA group layouts lies with the resilience and take necessary GVMC conducted its first tion of contract-based out- Visakhapatnam MVV MA&UD department, after self care during Covid-19 council meeting which was sourcing sanitation staff for the Satyanarayana narrated the The State government on identification of the land by the pandemic to face long lasting chaired by City Mayor district’s public health depart- efforts taken by the Chief Friday issued orders constitut- Joint Collectors, they will send effects physically and psycho- Golagani Venkata Kumari ment was addressed. The Minister, MPs and MLAs. ing a state-level and district- it to the state-level committee logically, said Dr Jeff Morgan and attended by all newly- development of various proje- MLA Tippala level committees along with for scrutiny which in turn will who is a former medical elected corporators, here on cts of Vizag was also discussed Nagi Reddy and Anakapalle guidelines to be followed for submit its recommendations to adviser and psychiatrist from Friday. The last council meet- at the hall, including the devel- MLA Gudivada Amarnath identification of sites to allot the Government for written Oxford, UK, here on Friday. ing in the city was held in opment of Mudasarlova Park said the State government was plots for Middle Income consent before acquiring the He participated as chief February 2012. which is said to cost Rs 50 strongly opposing the privati- Groups (MIGs) in urban areas. lands. guest in a special webinar on The council discussed a 43- crore. sation of the Steel Plant and The government had The state-level committee “Covid-19 and Well Being” point agenda. The major deci- Another issue that was taken would soon take up the issue observed that middle class will be headed by organised by GITAM sion was passing a resolution up for discussion was the sup- in the Assembly session. people were approaching real Commissioner and Director of Deemed to be University against Centre’s decision to pri- ply of safe drinking water for There was heated exchange estate developers and purchas- Municipal Administration. School of Gandhian Studies. vatise Visakhapatnam Steel the citizens of Vizag. of words between Amarnath ing plots in unapproved layouts Government plans to take He mentioned that certain Plant. All the parties extended Apparently, agendas to curb and cor- which lead to haphazard up layouts/smart townships in ways can be adopted for the supported to the resolution. city pollution were also porators when the former growth of town and cities ulti- 150, 200, 250 acres of land in well being during this pan- Issues related to various brought up during the meet. blamed the TDP for demand- mately creating legal disputes, Since the responsibility of developing the district headquarters and demic such as focusing on markets and parks that come Said to be the first, the coun- ing special category status for traffic problems and lack of 50, 100 acres in the other areas personal growth and having under the jurisdiction of cil consisted of 50 women AP and settling down for spe- lung space, physical and social middle income group layouts lies with depending up on the require- positive relationships for this GVMC were discussed during members. cial package at New Delhi. infrastructure etc. the MA&UD department, after ment after assessing the pre- is the time for learning but In order to promote identification of the land by the Joint liminary demand. Size of lay- not for despair. planned, integrated develop- out/ townships may vary with Normal is abnormal due to ment of various towns by pro- Collectors, they will send it to the state- the approval of government. the pandemic, he added. viding the basic infrastruc- level committee for scrutiny which in The district-level commit- The webinar coordinator ture facilities and to safeguard turn will submit its recommendations to tees were instructed to avoid Dr Jayesh said that a strong the interests of the public at interior areas which do not immune system can alone large by ensuring availability of the Government for written consent have any growth. Existing combat Covid and advised clear title residential plots at before acquiring the lands. employment opportunities the students to strictly follow affordable prices, the govern- available in the area need to be Covid-19 protocols. ment constituted district and considered to decide site loca- GITAM School of state-level committees for the The district-level committee committee will estimate the tion. Site should have existing Gandhian Studies development of MIG Layouts will be headed by Joint land required in ULBs /DAs. approach road and as far as Humanities Department in urban local bodies/develop- Collector (Rythu Bharosa and Since the responsibility of possible, to avoid lands having staff, students and scholars ment authorities. Revenue). The district-level developing middle income weak soil bearing capacity. participated in the webinar. VPT chairman meets ENC Chief Suresh flays Naidu Vakeel Saab: 1,086 beds in 14 Festive atmosphere PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM for maligning Nadu prevails at theatres hospitals arranged Visakhapatnam Port Trust chairman K Mohana PNS n MEDCHAL/ Rao called on Flag Officer Nedu, Ammavodi MALKAJGIRI Commanding-in-Chief of for Covid patients PNS n Eastern Naval Command VIJAYAWADA Festive atmosphere was wit- (ENC) Vice-Admiral Ajendra nessed at all theatres screen- PNS n VIJAYAWADA Bahadur Singh at ENC head- Education Minister ing Pawan Kalyan’s mega quarters here on Friday. came flick hitting the screens after Stating that the hospitals that The Chairman apprised down heavily on opposition a gap of three years – Vakeel are treating patients with the ENC chief about the per- leader Nara Chandrababu Saab. The matinee idol’s fans Covid infection without per- formance of Vizag Port and Naidu for propagating false were seen decorating Pawan’s mission from the government other ongoing developmental information on education sec- cutouts with flowers and would face legal charges, projects. Various issues of tor, especially on Jagananna bursting crackers at theatres Krishna district collector A mutual interest to the Indian Amma Vodi scheme and in Rangareddy, Medchal dis- MD Imtiaz warned of stern Navy and VPT were dis- Nadu Nedu works in schools tricts besides the theatres in action on the hospitals collect- cussed. during Tirupati by poll cam- Hyderabad. ing abnormal fees from Covid The Indian Navy and the paign. People were seen crowding patients. VPT have a shared history Speaking to the media at at film theatres and nearby The collector held a meet- and have coexisted at party office areas, amidst Covid scare. ing with DM&HO Dr M Collector warned the Visakhapatnam since the here on Friday, the Minister The morning and matinee Suhasini, DCHS Dr managements of 1930s. has shown the newspaper clip- shows witnessed hectic activ- Jyothermai and Medical offi- pings regarding the poor con- ity by youngsters. cer Dr Chaitanya Krishna on private hospitals not to dition of government schools At the benefit show Covid containment measures. treat Covid patients in Kuppam constituency and the photos of the renovated screened at Parvati the- He said that there are 14 other areas of Chittoor district Government High School in atre in Kukatpalli, film pro- recognised hospitals with without obtaining By-poll outcome will show to explain how the previous Kuppam and Sanganapalli and ducer Dil Raju witnessed the 1,086 beds in the district and permission from the government neglected edu- challenged Chandrababu film along with the fans. added that Covid patients can cation sector. Naidu to inspect and cross ver- An enthusiastic Dil Raju get treatment in the recog- government. The Minister said that the ify the schools. was seen hurling papers and nised Covid hospitals and TDP its place: YSRCP state government has launched The Minister said that amused himself. The multi- avail Aarogyasri benefits. Machilipatnam, with 150 beds, Manabadi Nadu Nedu Scheme Ammavodi scheme has been plexes have sold tickets at He warned the manage- Time Hospital - 35 beds, Indo- PNS n VIJAYAWADA YS Jaganmohan Reddy, the and win in any election. He under which 15,715 schools introduced to ensure that no higher prices ranging ments of private hospitals not British Hospital - 25 beds, father-son duo is going person- reminded that the father-son will be renovated with a cost of student would stop education between Rs 70 and Rs 150, to treat Covid patients without Capital Hospital - 25 beds, Asserting that YSRCP will win al out of sheer frustration after duo has no moral right to Rs 3,700 crore in first phase because of poverty and added while single-screen theatres obtaining permission from Andhra Hospital - 16 beds, Tirupati by-poll with a bumper the debacle in elections to speak about YS Jaganmohan across the state, while the that Naidu can never under- have increased the ticket fare the government. Ambitious Accident Ho-spital majority, YSRCP MLA Ambati local bodies, he ridiculed. Reddy. remaining schools will be stand the purpose of the by Rs 50 to Rs 100. “If hospitals violate rules - 20 beds, Nagarjuna Hospital Rambabu has said that the Reacting to comments of The MLA slammed Naidu revamped in other two phases scheme and has been The ticket booking appli- and treat Covid patients with - 15 beds, Kamineni Hospital mandate will show TDP its Naidu, Lokesh and Pawan for targeting and criticising of the scheme indulging in cheap politics cation shows that only 70-80 permission of the state govern- - 25 beds, Nimra Hospital - 300 place and relevance. Kalyan on the killing of YS Swamiji's who were in support He reminded Naidu that the for Tirupati by-poll. per cent of the tickets are ment, their registrations would beds, Railway Hospital - 60, Sri Speaking to the media at Vivekananda Reddy, the MLA of Chief Minister and said ha state government has spent The Minister said the Chief booked. The major films dur- be cancelled and action will be Anu Hospital - 25 beds, PSIUS party central office here on said that everyone should Naidu has lost mental balance. nearly Rs 315 crore for Minister has written letters to ing the first-week end show taken under Epidemic Act,” he Hospital - 100 beds and Ayush Friday, the MLA said that question BJP as the case is Reacting to BJP leader revamping 1,533 schools in the families of Tirupati parlia- an occupancy rate of 90-100 said. Healthcare Hospital with 40 TDP chief N Chandrababu being investigated by CBI Deodhar’s comments, the Chittoor district. mentary constituency seeking per cent. The list of recognised hospi- beds. Naidu and were which is under the control of MLA said BJP and Jana Sena Stating that 121 schools people's support for YSRCP However, the film advance tals in the district are The collector made it clear campaigning for Tirupati by- Central government. should seek votes in Tirupati were revamped with a cost of candidate in Tirupati byoll booking was rated a bit slow Government General Hospital, that Covid treatment will be poll but the response has been Criticising Lokesh for chal- by-poll after fulfilling promis- Rs 30 crore in Kuppam con- and YSRCP would register a due to Covid and also IPL Vijayawada, with 250 beds, provided to patients only in very poor. After criticising the lenging the Chief Minister, es made by them during the stituency itself in the first historic victory in the upcom- matches commencing from District Government Hospital, recognised Covid hospitals. governance of Chief Minister the MLA dared him to contest previous elections. phase, the Minister has shown ing elections. the same day. The audience were spotted by not wearing masks. Moreover, the theatre owners VRO caught appears to have thrown People will bless YSRCP in Tirupati, says MLA Covid rules to winds. red-handed On account of increasing PNS n VIJAYAWADA YSRCP government had government, over four lakh Covid cases, the Vakeel Saab by ACB redefined welfare by doing Unlike TDP, which deleted its jobs were created under vil- attracted less number of audi- YSRCP victory in Tirupati more than what was lage secretariats, of which ences even on the opening day PNS n VIJAYAWADA by-poll is a certainty as peo- promised. manifesto after failing to fulfill the poll nearly 82 per cent were filled when compared to other films ple have seen the good gov- Prioritising farmer wel- promises, YSRCP government had by BC, SC, ST, and minori- released during the past three The ACB officials on Friday ernance of Chief Minister fare, the state government ties, but Naidu utterly failed months. caught a village revenue offi- YS Jaganmohan Reddy in the had set up over 10,641 Rythu redefined welfare by doing more than to create employment for the People who bought tickets cer red-handed while accept- last 21 months and TDP will Bharosa Kendras, benefiting what was promised, says MLA. youth during his term, he but could not attend theatres ing bribe at Talluru village in be rejected once again, said over 15 lakh farmers through added. are seen selling their tickets Tuni mandal, East Godavari party MLA K Parthasarathi. YSR Sunna Vaddi Panta He alleged that Naidu between Rs 300 and Rs 1000 district. Addressing a press confer- Runalu, and spent over Rs Janmabhoomi committees caste, creed, religion or polit- gravely neglected govern- on the ticket selling platform The VRO of Talluru village ence on Friday, the MLA 4000 crore providing market and ruined the public welfare ical affiliations. ment educational institutions http://tickettransfer.in G Arjubabu demanded bribe said that the Chief Minister intervention to those farmers system which benefited only He said that only 45 lakh and burdened people by from one M Satyaprasad of the had implemented over 90 whose crops are selling below select people who belonged people were given pensions encouraging private institu- same village for issuing birth per cent of the promises the MSP and further to the TDP, leaving common during the previous govern- tions, while Chief Minister certificates of complainant's made in the manifesto in his increased the Rythu Bharosa man to his fate, he said. ment, while the current gov- YS Jaganmohan Reddy is daughters. Acting on the com- 21-month administration financial aid from Rs 12,500 However, Chief Minister ernment has been door deliv- revamping the government plaint lodged by M Satyaprasad, despite facing severe financial to Rs 13,500 crediting direct- of debts and failing miserably YS Jaganmohan Reddy estab- ering pensions to 63 lakh schools with world-class the ACB officials laid a trap and crisis due to Covid -19. ly into the farmer’s accounts. in implementing the ‘runa lished a village volunteer sys- people and asked Naidu why infrastructure under the caught Arjubabu red-handed Unlike TDP, which deleted He criticised the previous mafi’ scheme. tem delivering the welfare he could extend pension 20 Nadu-Nedu initiative due to while accepting a bribe of Rs its manifesto after failing to TDP government for bur- Also, during the TDP schemes directly to the ben- lakh eligible people. which admissions increased 4,000 at his office in the village. fulfill the poll promises, dening the farmers with a pile regime, Naidu introduced eficiaries irrespective of their Ever since YSRCP formed by almost 20 per cent. Vijayawada Railway Division earns Rs 2,494 cr for financial year 2020-21 PNS n VIJAYAWADA senger revenue of just Rs 219.84 The DRM explained about media personnel and thanked electrification and security are vaccinated. crore for the year 2020-2 due to the Covid management initia- them for the support rendered Division registered among the works taken up. About 20,000 packets of Vijayawada Divisional Railway operation of less number of tives and vaccination drive to the Division passenger revenue of As part of Covid manage- medicines are delivered as part Manager P Srinivas said that trains due to Covid pandemic. undertaken by the division. Briefing about the passenger ment initiatives, new OPD of doorstep delivery of medi- the division earned revenue of The DRM briefed the media Vijayawada DRM appealed amenities, he said that 9 lifts just Rs 219.84 crore Block with state-of- the-art cines. Rs 2,494 crore for the year personnel on the annual per- to the media personnel to and two escalators were com- due to operation of less facilities was set up at As part of digital initiatives, 2020-21 that includes revenue formance of Vijayawada avoid speculation on sudden missioned during the year. Divisional Railway Hospital. the division has developed from goods transportation of Railway Division and the works rush of passengers at railway With this the division has total number of trains in view The hospital has also set up Covid Management Systems Rs 2,197.27 crore. The revenue relate to railway projects and stations and assured them that 40 lifts and 20 escalators. of Covid pandemic. a 24x7 fever clinic, besides and Covid survey form to decreased by 21 per cent when passenger amenities taken up there was ample space in trains Seating capacity at Vijayawada appointing 3,300 frontline staff. monitor the Covid status in the compared to previous year’s in the division during the year for passengers. Railway station has been during the year at various sta- Employees above 45 years of division. The division has earnings of Rs 2,812 crore. 2020-21 through a PowerPoint After the presentation, DRM enhanced by 200 and a total of tions. raising of sectional speed, track age with comorbidities and launched e-pass system for The division registered pas- presentation. answered all the queries of the nine FOBs were commissioned New rail lines and doubling, renewal on Godavari Bridge, retired personnel have been employees. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | APRIL 10, 2021 vijayawada 04 Minister Perni refutes Clashes erupt between YSRCP and Jana Sena cadre after polls Ragging: SP BJP claims on Pawan's film PNS n Political rivalries have cropped warns students PNS n THIRUPATHI up in villages after the just con- cluded ZPTC and MPTC elec- of stern action Refuting the BJP claim on tions in the Godavari districts of declining permission for a Andhra Pradesh. The ruling PNS n KADAPA benefit show of Pawan Kalyan's YSRCP and Janasena cadres The students should not waste film, the YSRCP has said there were locking horns since the their glorious future by resort- were no political motives but panchayat elections in many ing to ragging in the educa- it was done as per regulations parts of the region. The leaders Kishore by developing a grudge Bhimavaram government hos- tional institutions as it was and to check over-inflated of the two parties were at logger- against him after he lodged a pital where he was given first banned, District pricing of the tickets. heads in mandal complaint with the police against aid. Superintendent of Police Reacting to BJP leader Sunil of Bhimavaram Assembly con- the Janasena sarpanch, who Reacting to the attack by KKN Anbhurajan has said. Deodhar's remark on State stituency. Violence had erupted was a polling agent at YSRCP leaders, Janasena Party Speaking at a gathering government barring benefit at Matsyapuri after the panchay- Doosanapudi polling booth. Political Affairs Committee after launching wall-posters show of Pawan Kalyan movie, at elections. Two rival gangs had The Janasena sarpanch tried to (PAC) members Kanakaraju on ragging at the district Minister for Information and afraid of Pawan Kalyan and failing to fulfil bifurcation people are not going to fall for a clash at Mastyapuri and they influence the voters at the booth, Suri, Bhimavaram constituency Police headquarters on Friday, Public Relations Perni thus stopped the benefit shows. promises, or betraying the their dramas, as they have resorted to clashes again as the they alleged. party in-charge Kotikalapudi Anbhurajan called upon the Venkataramaiah (Nani) said The government denied per- State on special status. He said already identified the business differences surged again after the Meanwhile, Doosapadu Govinda Rao, Bhamavaram school and college manage- that there is no connection mission as tickets of Rs 150 that BJP leaders have not come deal between BJP and Jana Parishad elections. sarpanch Yerramsetty Sai was town president Chenamalla ments to pay special attention between Tirupati by-poll and were to be sold at Rs 1000 in for electioneering but to fool Sena. Doosanapudi village injured in a clash that took place Chandrasekhar, Veeravasaram against ragging and explained 'Vakeel Saab' movie, as the the name of benefit shows and them. Refuting Sunil Deodhar's sarpanch and Janasena leader between the Janasena and YCP mandal ZPTC candidate Gunda the measures to be taken by movies would in no way influ- reminded about the AP Recalling Pawan Kalyan's allegation that the Chief Yerramsetty Sai has alleged that workers at Doosapadu in Jayaprakash Naidu and others the senior and junior students, ence the elections. Cinematography Act, which criticism of BJP leaders during Minister was scared of the he was attacked by YCRCP Veeravasaram mandal on who called on Yerramsetty Sai educational institutions and Addressing a press confer- allows only four shows per day 2019 polls, the Minister said film, the Minister said that leaders with sticks and knives Thursday night soon after the in the hospital, criticised that it parents to stop ragging. He ence here on Friday, the min- starting 11 am. that BJP had forgotten the TDP, BJP and Janasena were and assaulted him. Parishad elections were over. was atrocious that the YCP also highlighted the 'Disha' ister criticised BJP leaders for He asked the BJP leaders harsh remarks and teamed up being scared of YS Jaganmohan While the YCP leaders The sarpanch complained to the leaders were resorting to attacks App and its features to prevent making harsh comments on why people would vote for with Janasena, even went ahead Reddy participating in the claimed that the Janasena police that a murder attempt in Doosanapudi even the social evils like ragging. Chief Minister YS Jagan their party, whether for putting and hired Pawan Kalyan as CM Tirupati by-election campaign sarpanch and his followers was made against him by the Matsyapuri violence did not Mohan Reddy alleging of being Visakha Steel Plant for sale or candidate for BJP. He said that on April 14. attacked YCP worker Savaram YCP leaders. He was rushed to leave the memory line. Cop on duty BIG BROTHER WATCHING dies of heart Conspiracy to foist SC, ST atrocity case attack PNS n against Chandrababu, alleges Varla VINUKONDA An Assistant Sub-Inspector died of a heart attack while PNS n AMARAVATHI long time for the feet of Telugu Desam Party National Gurumurthy is doing phys- discharging duties at Jaganmohan Reddy and the President Nara Chandrababu iotherapy for Jaganmohan Ayinavolu in Vinukonda Chief Minister Jaganmohan same Gurumurthy was also Naidu and his son Lokesh Reddy's foot in a post posted on Assembly constituency on Reddy and Co's approach to file doing physiotherapy for the feet Babu under the SC, ST Act, March 16 by the YCP digital Friday. ASI Chandrasekhar cases against TDP supremo of Minister Peddireddy Ramaiah observed. wing. What is the contradiction Rao, attached to Ayinavolu Chandrababu Naidu and his Ramachandra Reddy? Will you He further said that isn't in the photo as saying that was police station, on Friday son Lokesh on Gurumurthy vote for Panabaka Lakshmi, a Gurumurthy the person who posted by TDP man in which morning, complained of physiotherapy affair was ridicu- brave woman fighting for the has been serving Jaganmohan also Gurumurthy doing phys- chest pain and he was lous, Varla Ramaiah, Telugu rights of Andhras in Reddy for a long time as a phys- iotherapy for Jagan and rushed to a private hospi- Desam National General Parliament? How it could be iotherapist? Isn't it common for Minister Peddireddy? If it was tal. As his condition was Secretary, member of the polit- related to Chandrababu and his him to massage his feet as a a crime 'why the action was not critical, he was shifted to buro has remarked. In a press son Lokesh", Varla questioned. physiotherapist? Why did the taken against Jaganmohan Narasaraopet Mahatma release on Friday, Varla it have to do with It was bizarre that YCP Dalit YCP leaders question when Reddy too? If the YCP leaders Gandhi Hospital, where Ramaiah said "if someone post- Chandrababu?" MP Nandigam Suresh, MLAs Chief Minister Jagan Reddy have the courage, should they the doctors declared him as Actor Chiranjeevi watching his brother Pawan Kalyan's film ‘Vakeel Saab' along ed a photo of Chief Minister "If someone had Posted Meruga Nagarjuna and Aruna who had said ticket was being demand action against brought dead. with his wife Surekha, mother Anjana Devi and other family members in Jaganmohan Reddy doing Gurumurthy's pics on Kumar have complained to the given to Gurumurthy's ser- Jaganmohan Reddy too? Isn't Hyderabad on Friday. physiotherapy on his legs on Facebook and asked 'Will you Andhra Pradesh State Police vices as a physiotherapist? They this your conspiracy to mental- Facebook under the name of vote for Gurumurthy, who has Director-General and asked were not derogatory comments ly harass Chandrababu and his Film federation lays new rules for Telugu Desam Party, what does been doing physiotherapy for a him to take action against by CM, he asked. son?, Ramaiah lamented. shooting amid rise in Covid cases Endowment RJC takes PNS n charge in Rajahmundry The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has formed a "monitoring team" to ensure that all COVID-19 shoot- ing guidelines -- including safety precautions on set, avoiding film- ing of crowd sequences-- are strictly followed amid the surge in coronavirus cases in . The film and TV industry has ‘Govt committed been badly hit due to the rising COVID-19 cases in the state and particularly the capital city. Several on-ground productions experts has laid down guidelines guidelines will face disciplinary to farmer welfare’ like "Ram Setu", "Gangubai which all people involved in pre- action," the statement read. PNS n BHIMAVARAM mandal. These two schemes Kathiawadi" and Dharma production, shooting and post- The Maharashtra government required six acres of land for Productions-backed "Mr Lele" production work will have to on Sunday announced a weekend The State government was grounding the projects and halted shoots after their leading adhere to. These guidelines as of lockdown in the state from 8 pm functioning with the main steps would be taken to acquire actors, including , now will be applicable till April 30," on Friday to 7 am on Monday in PNS n KAKINADA Commissioner with addition- were directed to take precau- objective of welfare of the the land. He said the farmers Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and the statement read. a bid to curb the growing numbers al charge. The Endowment tionary measures for Covid-19 farming community as many could raise banana plantations Bhumi Pednekar tested positive for According to the new guide- of COVID-19 cases. Vendra Trinatha Rao assumed special Commissioner Issued a in the temples. Kakinada welfare schemes were being and coconut orchards as part coronavirus. lines, shooting of crowd sequences "Shooting, setting, pre-produc- charge as Endowment Multi- GO to this effect. Trinatha Rao Deputy Commissioner implemented and Chief of the food processing unit. Apart from the actors, as many and songs with dancers in large tion activities should be avoided zone Regional Joint took charge at the Dharmika Medipalli Vijaya Raju, Minister Jaganmohan Reddy The multi-purpose facilitation as 45 members of Kumar's "Ram numbers will not be allowed. during this period (of weekend Commissioner (RJC) of Bhavan in Rajamahe Rajahmundry Assistant was launching yet another centre would be useful for Setu" have also tested positive for "Wearing of masks and contin- lockdown). It is permissible to Rajamahendravaram here on ndravaram on Friday morning Commissioner KNVD Prasad, scheme soon, Bhimavaram farmers for storing their pro- the novel coronavirus. uous sanitization are compulsory shoot from Monday to Friday. All Friday. His predecessor D amidst Vedic hymns chanted Inspectors V MLA Grandhi Srinivas has duces comfortably. Land According to a statement from on the sets, in production offices, members are hereby advised to Bramaramba, Joint Com mis- by the priests of various tem- Lakshminarasimha Reddy, B said. acquisition would be com- the FWICE on Friday, the office- and in post-production studios. schedule their shootings as per the sioner of Raja mahendravaram ples. Talking to 'The Pioneer', Ramalingeswara Rao and Reviewing the welfare pleted soon for these two pro- bearers had a meeting with "An FWICE monitoring team above permissible days," the state- was transferred to Trinatha Rao said he would Gurram Prasad, Executive schemes at the local camp jects. Grandhi Srinivas said Maharashtra Chief Minister has been constituted to visit sets ment added. Indrakeeladri Kanakadurga work transparently for the Officers Machiraju office with Tahasildar A V the government was confined Uddhav Thackeray and assured and post-production studios reg- The statement was signed by B temple as Executive Officer. development of temples across Lakshminarayana, Vaddadi Ramana Rao and surveyor to the welfare of the farmers him that the industry will be ularly to check that all guidelines N Tiwari, FWICE President, Trinatha Rao, who was work- the six districts from Sattibabu, B Ramalingam and Nagababu here on Friday, the and the Chief Minister was "responsible" in following the are being followed. Any individ- Ashok Dubey, General Secretary, ing as Executive Officer of Srikakulam to Krishna district. Undavalli Veerraju MLA announced that a food allocating huge funds for farm- SOPs (Standard Operating ual or production unit flouting the Gangeshwar Srivastav, Treasurer Annavaram Devasthanam has Jatharas were ready to begin at Chowdhary, several priests processing unit and a multi- ers to increase their income by Procedure). rules or creating any kind of hin- and chief advisors Sharad Shelar been shifted to the temples of Goddess in all and others congratulated purpose facilitation centre was concentrating on other crops "FWICE in coordination with drance in the adherence of the and filmmaker Ashok Pandit. Rajamahendravaram as Joint the six districts and the officials Trinath Rao on the occasion. sanctioned in Bhimavaram along with agriculture. EC notice to Mamata over remarks against A GESTURE FOR CANCER PATIENT central forces; she says ‘I don't care’

PNS n NEW DELHI/KOLKATA for anti-social hooligans with and also asked women to restrict their sheer presence. their movement. The Election Commission has Banerjee, on the campaign This is the second notice to issued a notice to Mamata trail, reacted angrily. Banerjee in the last few days. Banerjee for her "completely She repeated her accusation On Wednesday, the poll body Lockdown clamped false, provocative and intemper- that the poll watchdog was had issued her a notice over her ate statements" against central doing the BJP and home min- alleged appeal for votes along forces performing election duty ister's bidding. communal lines, saying it was in in West Bengal, provoking a "I will continue speaking violation of the model code and in Guntur towns defiant TMC boss to declare she about the CPRF until they stop the Representation of People will continue doing so until "the working for the BJP. Once they Act. PNS n GUNTUR demic a couple of days ago. CRPF stops working for BJP". stop doing that, I will salute The notice said going by the Considering the grim situ- The notice issued on them. I do not care anything statements made by her on The officials sounded a red ation, the officials have Thursday night said the West ate statements made byMamata about your (EC's) showcause let- March 28 and April 7, "and the alert in some towns of Guntur already ordered a lockdown Bengal chief minister prima Banerjee... attempts to berate ters. You are working at the historicity of the subsequent district as there was a surge in in the Bhattiprolu mandal of facie violated various sections of and vilify Central Paramilitary behest of the BJP. I wonder why statements... it is more than corona cases and clamped the Vemuru Assembly seg- the Indian Penal Code and the Forces during electoral process there is no MCC violation when obvious that MsBanerjee... has lockdown whole area of ment in view of increasing Model Code of Conduct with are causing extreme demorali- the PM campaigns on polling been consistent in berating and Bhattiprolu and Kollipara cases. Now, the Kollipara her remarks against the central sation amongst ranks and file of days," Mamata told a rally at demoralising the Central Para mandals. About 300 corona mandal in the Tenali forces. these forces...," the notice said. Jamalpur in Purba Bardhaman. Military Forces, who often positive cases were being Assembly segment was also The chief minister has been It lauded the CAPFs for ren- Banerjee, at her election ral- played a significant role in Actor and Hindupur MLA has proved his magnanimity reported daily in the district brought under lockdown. asked to respond to the notice dering a yeoman's service since lies, has often accused central assisting concerned state gov- once again by arranging a vehicle for Gowsia Jara, a two-year-old girl from and YCP town President People were allowed to go by 11 am on Saturday. late 80s election after election, forces of intimidating voters ernment and governments of Hindupur, who was discharged after treatment from the cancer hospital in Padarthi Ramesh Gandhi suc- outside only from 6 to 11 am "... prima facie, completely especially in ensuring area dom- "under instructions from Union union territories in restoration Hyderabad when her parents faced trouble to reach their native place. The cumbed to the corona pan- to purchase essentials. false, provocative and intemper- ination and causing deterrence Home Minister Amit Shah" of law and order ..." parents of the girl thanked MLA Balakrishna. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | APRIL 10, 2021 nation 05 Young getting infected in current Venkaiah tells nations world over to ‘keep off Kashmir’ wave of Covid in Delhi: Experts PNS n JAMMU PNS n NEW DELHI Ganga Ram Hospital here have cases count had stood above Jammu and Kashmir is an tested positive for COVID-19 5,000. integral part of India, and the More young people, especially in and five of them were hospi- The highest single-day spike country is capable of solving its the 30-50 age bracket who go out talised. Many of them had taken in Delhi till date -- 8,593 cases - own problems, Vice President for work, are seemingly getting both doses of Covishield vaccine, - was reported on November 11, M Venkaiah Naidu said here infected by COVID-19 amid its hospital sources said on while on November 19, the city Friday, asking other nations to current wave in the national cap- Thursday. recorded 131 COVID-19 deaths, "confine themselves to their ital, say experts. Delhi Health Minister the highest single-day fatality domestic problems" rather While the country is going Satyendar Jain had recently told count till date. than giving unsolicited advice through the second wave of reporters that it seems younger Richa Sareen, Consultant, to India. COVID-19, Delhi is reeling population was getting afflicted Pulmonology and Critical Care On his first Jammu and under the fourth wave of the more by the coronavirus in the Medicine, Fortis hospital here, Kashmir visit since the August (IIM) here. make comments on the inter- pandemic, with cases escalating fourth wave of the pandemic said, "Given the pace of spread, 2019 abrogation of Article The convocation for two nal affairs of another country at an unprecedented rate. here. it definitely seems there is a dif- 370, he said, without naming batches wre held together as or any other country." Some doctors say that the rea- Delhi recorded 7,437 fresh ferent variant in circulation and any country or individual, the 3rd was postponed due to In his nearly half-an-hour son for a large number of peo- cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, it is more infectious than the pre- some people from the neigh- the coronavirus pandemic. speech, he said, "We all believe ple getting infected this year vis- the highest single-day surge this vious one". bourhood always try to create Union minister Jitendra in democracy and civilization. a-vis last year could be that the year, while 24 more people died She said more younger people problems and disturbances Singh and J&K Lt Governor If you are really civilised you "virus has mutated" and the due to the coronavirus infection, were getting infected as they are because they do not want Manoj Sinha also attended the are not expected to interfere in current strain is more infectious taking the death toll to 11,157, going out, socialising, partying or India to progress. function, during which degrees the affairs of any other coun- that the one in circulation pre- according to the city health travelling, which increases the "My advice to some friends were awarded to 148 MBA try. I am very clear about it." viously. department. chance of getting infectedwhile the who are trying to give unasked graduates who successfully He said this part of the "The younger population goes consultant at Apollo Hospitals Chatterjee, who is a COVID The positivity rate also elderly are preferring to stay advice to us in between and completed their courses. country is very beautiful and out and works, uses public trans- here. survivor, said doctors in their 40s mounted to 8.1 per cent from 6.1 indoors and most of them have make commentaries to confine "My dear youngsters, where so are the people who need to portation and hence, has more The doctor, however, said the and 50s and other healthcare per cent a day before, amid a been vaccinated. themselves to their domestic you are studying is an integral have peace. chances of coming in contact number of deaths is still much workers, much younger, say in massive spike in cases in the span Delhi government on Tuesday problems. We are capable of tak- part of India," the vice presi- "Peace is the prerequisite for with others. Many people are still lower, compared to what was 30s are getting infected in the of the last few weeks. imposed a night curfew in the ing care of our own problems and dent told the students. "And we progress. If you have tension, not wearing masks or maintain- recorded during the previous current wave, despite most of This is also the first time that national capital from 10 pm to they need not worry about us," he are of the opinion we are capa- you cannot pay attention. This ing social distancing, which has waves in Delhi in June, them having received the two over 7,000 cases have been 5 am till April 30, after reports said, addressing the 3rd and the ble of solving our problems. has to be understood by one contributed to the rise in cases," September and November last vaccine jabs. reported in a day this year. that many people were holding 4th annual convocation of the No country for that matter has and all. That is why peace is said Suranjit Chatterjee, a senior year. Thirty-seven doctors at the Sir On preceding two days, the parties and social gatherings. Indian Institute of Management any business to interfere or very much required," he said. INDIA CORNER COVAX expects to deliver doses MP: 11-day 'yagna' against Puducherry Shah knocks on COVID-19 begins at Ujjain temple clamps night to nations despite reduced supply doors in Mamata's gainst coronavirus curfew PNS n UNITED NATIONS optimizing their production abegan at the PNS n PUDUCHERRY processes in the early phase of the famous The COVAX vaccine facility rollout, as well as increased demand own backyard Mahakaleshwar Amid increasing coro- expects to deliver COVID-19 doses for COVID-19 vaccines in India temple in Ujjain navirus cases here, a to all participating economies that COVAX expects to deliver doses to PNS n KOLKATA city of Madhya night curfew would be have requested it in the first half of all participating economies that Pradesh on enforced from April 10, the year despite reduced supply have requested vaccines in the first On a door-to-door election- Friday morning. said Puducherry availability as well as increased half of the year, the release said. eering drive, Union Home The temple is Lieutenant Governor demand for the jabs in India, According to its latest supply Minister Amit Shah on Friday dedicated to Lord Tamilisai Soundararajan according to the World Health forecast, COVAX expects to deliv- went around the city's Shiva. "Seventy- on Friday. Organisation. er at least two billion doses of vac- Bhabanipur assembly con- seven Hindu Announcing mea- The COVAX facility, which is a cines in 2021. In order to reach this stituency, considered to be a priests took part sures to check the con- global initiative to ensure COVID- receiving vaccines funded through goal, the COVAX facility will con- backyard of West Bengal Chief in the yagna," tagion, she said mask- 19 vaccines are available worldwide, the Gavi COVAX Advance Market tinue to diversify its portfolio fur- Minister Mamata Banerjee. leaflets asking people to vote temple's compliance would be has now delivered life-saving vac- Commitment (AMC). ther, and will announce new agree- Shah was here to drum up for the saffron party. assistant administrator and public relations officer R K Tiwari told PTI strictly enforced any vio- cines to over 100 economies since COVAX aims to supply vaccines ments with vaccine manufacturers support for actor-turned-BJP 'Kamal chinho me vote over phone. The Shree Mahakal Temple Management Committee has lation of which would making its first international deliv- to all participating economies that in due course, the WHO release candidate Rudranil Ghosh, a dijiye' (cast your vote for lotus organised the yagna with an aim to cast out COVID-19, for public good attract a fine of Rs 100. ery to Ghana on February 24, 2021. have requested vaccines, in the first added. political newbie fielded from symbol), Shah was heard and healthy environment, he said. "It will go on during the day time and Addressing reporters So far, more than 38 million half of 2021, despite some delays in An additional two billion dollars the south Calcutta area which telling the residents with fold- all the coronavirus-related guidelines will be followed," he said. Temple at the Indira Gandhi doses across six continents, supplied planned deliveries for March and is required this year to finance and has a sizeable Gujarati popu- ed hands. administrator and additional collector Narendra Suryavanshi was present Medical College by three manufacturers, April, a news release from the secure up to a total of 1.8 billion lation. Bhabanipur which has a when the yagna began. Hospital after inaugurat- AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech and World Health Organisation donor-funded doses of vaccines. Women were seen welcom- sizeable Gujarati population ing a special camp to the Serum Institute of India (SII) (WHO) said on Thursday. COVAX is also working to secure ing him by blowing conch was Chief Minister Mamata vaccinate hotel workers, have been delivered. Of the over 100 Despite reduced supply availabil- additional sourcing of vaccines in shells and applying 'tilak' on Banerjee's pocket borough till 36 more die of Covid in UP, she said. economies reached, 61 are among ity in March and April the result of the form of dose-sharing from his forehead as he visited she decided to switch to 9,587 more infected: Official the 92 lower-income economies vaccine manufacturers scaling and higher income countries. homes and handed over Nandigram for this election. ttar Pradesh Friday reported 36 more fatalities due to Ucoronavirus infection and 9,587 No plan to stop or curtail train Unnao rape new cases, raising the Covid-19 Lalu's bail petition death toll to 9,039 and the case tally to 6,63,991, a senior official convict’s wife said.There are 48,306 active cases services, trains to be increased and while 6,06,646 patients have hearing postponed to contest recovered so far in the state, PNS n NEW DELHI Additional Chief Secretary (Health) PNS n RANCHI polls Amit Mohan Prasad told The railways on Friday said reporters.Among the active cases, 22,904 people are in home isolation, there is no plan to curtail or The Jharkhand High Court on PNS n LUCKNOW 835 in private hospitals and the rest undergoing treatment in stop train services and assured Friday deferred by a week the government hospitals, he said.The state has so far has tested over 3.63 passengers that trains will be hearing in bail petition of Former MLA and crore samples, including over 1.97 lakh on Thursday.. Over 81 lakh provided on demand amidst jailed RJD president Lalu Unnao rape convict people have been administered the Covid-19 vaccine in the state. It reports of migrant workers Prasadin a fodder scam case. Kuldeep Singh Sengar's includes over 69 lakh who have got the first shot and over 11 lakh who rushing to their hometowns, The bail prayer in the wife will be contesting have been administered both doses, Prasad said. reminiscent of the days follow- Dumka treasury casewas post- the Uttar Pradesh pan- ing the coronavirus-triggered poned for April 16 by Justice in jail pending bail in the chayat polls on a BJP lockdown. Aparesh Kumar Singh after the Dumka treasury case. He has ticket. Maharashtra: Health official A number of officials, CBI sought time to file its reply already acquired bail in three The BJP has made her a including Railway Board alarm. We can run trains trains will be provided on on the matter. other cases of the multi-crore candidate for the district held for bribery in Latur Chairman Suneet Sharma, immediately on demand if demand," Sharma said. Prasad's lawyer Kapil Sibal rupees fodder scam. panchayat member from n assistant General Manager, Southern there is any rush. This rush is The Railway Board chair- appearing through video- con- Prasad is presently recuper- Ward No. 22 of Fatehpur superintendent in Railway John Thomas and the normal during the summer man also ruled out the need ferencing argued that the cen- ating at AIIMS New Delhi Chaurasi, according to a Athe Latur district chief public relations officers season and we have already for a COVID-negative certifi- tral probe agency was deliber- where he was airlifted in list released by state surgeon's office was (CPROs) of the Northern and announced trains to clear the cate to travel by train. ately delaying the matter as it January last. party chief Swatantra held by Maharashtra Central Railways, reached out rush," he said. He said the railways has not wanted to keep his client in the Devashri Mandal had filed Dev Singh. Anti Corruption Bureau to the media to deny reports With the number of received any communique yet jail "due to political reasons." Prasad's bail application in the Kuldeep Sengar was for allegedly of an exodus of migrant work- COVID-19 cases on the rise, from Maharashtra to stop or Accepting CBI counsel plea High Court saying that the awarded life sentence by demanding and ers to their hometowns via a sudden surge in passenger curtail the movement of trains for more time, the court RJD chief has completed half a Delhi court on accepting a bribe of Rs trains. movement at railway stations in view of the rising number directed it to submit its of the sentence in the case so December 20, 2019 for 8,000, an official said Sharma assured the pas- was reported from across the of coronavirus cases. counter-affidavit on the mat- he should be allowed bail. raping a 17-year-old girl on Friday. Abhimanyu sengers that there is no dearth country. Many travellers, Thomas appealed to the ter in the next three days and The plea also cited poor health in Unnao. Dhondiba Surwase of trains and the railways is speaking to the media, said the public not to believe in the put the matter for hearing on condition of septuagenarian After his conviction, (51) demanded the ready to put them into service fear of an imminent lock- rumours doing the rounds of April 16. Prasad. Sengar's membership as bribe from a man who needed to get his parents' medical bills of on a short notice. down was the reason behind social media regarding over- The case relates to illegal On February 19 last, the an MLA was cancelled. over Rs 3 lakh cleared, said ACB deputy superintendent Manik Bidre. "There is no plan to curtail their trips. crowding at railway stations. withdrawal of Rs 3.13 crore court had rejected bail to Sangeeta had earlier The man filed a complaint with ACB on April 8 and Surwase was or stop train services. We will "There is no shortage of He urged them to avoid shar- from the Dumka treasury in Prasad as he had falled short held the post of the dis- held while accepting Rs 8,000 in a trap on Thursday evening, he run as many services as trains for those who want to ing old videos and false reports 90s in Bihar. by 17 days to complete half of trict panchyat chairper- said. He has been charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act required. There is no cause for travel. I assure everyone that on social media platforms. Prasad continues to remain his sentencing. son. and MIDC police was probing further, the Deputy SP added. MP: Locals block road over Interim relief from HC 3rd Antarctic ice shelf area at collapse risk unavailability of remdesivir PNS n NEW DELHI and potentially avoid signifi- ngry over not being able cant sea level rise. to get remdesivir for rape-accused scribe Over a third of the Antarctic's They noted that when melt- Ainjections, people on ice shelf area may be at risk of ed ice accumulates on the sur- Friday blocked the road in PNS n NEW DELHI documents to be given by the collapsing into the sea if glob- face of ice shelves, it can make front of a medical store in man and file a status report and al temperatures reach four them fracture and collapse Madhya Pradesh's Indore The Delhi High Court Friday listed the matter for further hear- degrees Celsius above pre- spectacularly. city, police said. According to granted interim protection from ing on April 16. industrial levels, according to Previous research has given eye-witnesses, families of arrest to a Mumbai-based televi- Hiremath, represented a study. the scientists the bigger picture COVID-19 patients queued sion journalist in a rape case pro- through senior advocate Kapil The research, published in in terms of predicting up at a store in dava vided he joins the police investi- Sibal, has approached the high the Geophysical Research Antarctic ice shelf decline. (medicine) market in the gation. court after his earlier anticipato- Letters journal, found that 34 However, the new study uses morning hours, and blocked Justice Mukta Gupta issued ry bail plea was dismissed by a per cent of the area of all the latest modelling techniques the main road in frustration, notices and sought responses of trial court here on March 12. Antarctic ice shelves -- around mous A68 iceberg in 2017 -- as "When they collapse, it's to fill in the finer detail and when a poster outside the Delhi Police and the complainant The 22-year-old woman in her half a million square kilometers one of four ice shelves that like a giant cork being removed provide more precise projec- shop read "remdesivir not available". "After being misguided, some woman on journalist Varun complaint alleged she was raped -- including 67 per cent of ice would be particularly threat- from a bottle, allowing tions. people protested at the main road for a while. We convinced them to Hiremath's plea seeking anticipa- by Hiremath at a five-star hotel shelf area on the Antarctic ened in a warmer climate. unimaginable amounts of "The findings highlight the move away," inspector Rajeev Tripathi of Sanyogitaganj police station tory bail in the case. in Chanakyapuri on February 20. Peninsula, would be at risk of "Ice shelves are important water from glaciers to pour importance of limiting global said. The owner of the medical store did not open his establishment as "Petitioner be not arrested till The counsel for the 28-year- destabilisation under such a buffers preventing glaciers on into the sea," Gilbert said. temperature increases as set the consignment of remdesivir had not arrived, the official said. "I came the next date of hearing subject old man claimed before the warming scenario. land from flowing freely into The researchers noted that out in the Paris Agreement if to the shop around 6 am and stood in a queue waiting for it to open, as to him joining the investigation court that that there had been a The team also identified the ocean and contributing to limiting temperature rise to we are to avoid the worst con- the owner had given a coupon to my father on Thursday and assured as and when directed," the high history of previous sexual rela- Larsen C -- the largest remain- sea level rise," said Ella Gilbert two degrees Celsius rather sequences of climate change, him that he will get the injection the next day," said Aman Gadbadi (21), court said. tionship between the accused and ing ice shelf on the peninsula, from the University of Reading than four degrees Celsius including sea level rise," said who desperately needed the injection for his mother. It asked the police to verify the the complainant. which split to form the enor- in the UK. would halve the area at risk, Gilbert. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | APRIL 10, 2021 06

www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Hypocrisy is very Tightening the screws It might be a good idea for the CBI and the NIA to work in tandem for unravelling the Vaze maze much alive and well DEEPAK SINHA he two independent agencies — the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) — will likely discover many common nodes Tand leads during their probe related to Maharashtra’s former Home Minister Anil In all spheres of life around us, every day we see leaders Deshmukh and suspended cop Sachin Vaze. The probes by these premier agencies will probably converge at several points and it would only serve the purpose of justice if both these agencies work in consonance. Extending this logic, the constitution of a com- indulging in acts of abject pretence and insincerity mon team — drawing officials from both these agencies — may also be considered aving been slaves for to investigate the cases that are inter-related. Collecting evidence, recording statements the better part of a and zeroing in on the culprits would become easier in a joint probe. In the latest devel- millennia, we tend opment, two CBI teams reached the NIA office to to have a heightened instinctH for survival that is best record the statement of Vaze, who is in the latter’s reflected in our hypocritical custody. Also, a special NIA court allowed the CBI behaviour. It is no surprise to access the “extortion” diaries belonging to Vaze then that, by and large, our and Vinayak Shinde, both suspended policemen. In adherence to principles, rules and regulations is inversely a startling revelation, Vaze had alleged in a four-page proportional to the impact that letter to the special NIA court that State Transport they might have on our lives, Minister Anil Parab of the Shiv Sena had asked him preferring them to be applica- to initiate talks with a Trust for a “`50-crore settle- ble only to others and not us. Take Prime Minister ment” to close an inquiry. The Minister also asked Narendra Modi’s attitude Vaze to identify fraudulent contractors listed with the towards the alarming spike in BMC and demand at least `2 crore from 50 of them, COVID cases. He is unable to the letter claimed. see the dichotomy of, on the one hand, publicly berating The letter mentioned an alleged “`2 crore demand” by Deshmukh after NCP chief State Governments and citizens Sharad Pawar considered cancelling Vaze’s reinstatement, and alleged that someone for not adhering to basic pre- “very close” to Deputy CM Ajit Pawar asked Vaze to collect `100 crore a month from cautions, while simultaneously illegal gutkha sellers. Earlier, Vaze had said he was being made a scapegoat. These alle- rushing off to address election rallies. Rallies that are conduct- gations are indicative of the fact that not only Deshmukh but several other dirty fish in ed with tens of thousands of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) Government seem to be neck-deep in corruption. On the attendees without masks, other hand, Deshmukh — who tendered his resignation on “moral grounds” only after packed together like sardines. the Bombay High Court directed the CBI to conduct a preliminary inquiry into corrup- The truth is that not just falling victim to the virus. While the Supreme the world both tolerance and him or his associates are being They and their families are in Court’s emphasis on gender universal acceptance. We tion allegations against him — got no respite from the Supreme Court, which dismissed hypocritical but other politi- effect being sacrificed on the issues is to be applauded, it believe not only in universal his as well as the MVA Government’s petition challenging the Bombay High Court’s order. cians as well, regardless of party altar of greed and personal would truly have credibility toleration, but we accept all The Maharashtra developments resemble a Bollywood potboiler on the underworld, por- affiliations. All those associat- aggrandisement. and value if its own actions religions as true. I am proud traying the nexus among politicians, corrupt officials and criminals. But unlike the movies ed with the ongoing State elec- Undoubtedly, it also reflects were consistent in this regard. to belong to a nation which which have heroes fighting the corrupt system, the Maharashtra saga has none. However, tions are guilty of such irre- poorly on the intellectual, By some accounts, there are has sheltered the persecuted sponsible behaviour. This non- administrative and profes- only two women judges and the refugees of all reli- with the CBI and the NIA tightening the screws, one hopes that several other influential sensical behaviour has been sional abilities of the Election among the 34 that constitute gions and all nations of the names in the MVA Government would be exposed. Corruption has become the hall- aggravated by the utter lack of Commission which can the Supreme Court and it has earth.” mark of the State Government, which is a coalition of the NCP, Congress and the Shiv political will on the part of lead- come up with no better SADLY, WHILE had only eight women judges Despite the fact that Sena. The Opposition has often alleged that the Centre uses these agencies to target ers across the country in their method to conduct elections THEY MAY WELL since its inception. Modi sees himself as a devot- refusal to stop religious and cul- other than stretching them to Even the military has not ed follower of the Swami, he adversaries and settle scores; nevertheless, it doesn’t take away from the fact that the tural events, be it events like eternity. BE, OR BECOME, been able to avoid this per- has never let compassion or Uddhav Thackeray-led Government arguably has many black sheep whose rightful place Holi or the Kumbh. Of course, politicians and RENOWNED nicious trend and its leader- empathy get in the way of is behind the bars rather than in the Assembly. Their fear that they would Government officials are the ship seems to have lost its realpolitik. For all intents be held responsible if they cur- easiest to point fingers at, but POLITICIANS, ONE way in this regard. By stating and purposes, we are now tailed mass gatherings is not others too are as much to THING THEY WILL that China has not occupied involved in an intense zero PICTALK difficult to understand because, blame for the hypocrisy that our territory in Eastern sum game where the winner in their view, their career and abounds. The Supreme NEVER EVER BE IS Ladakh, despite knowing it takes all and losers are shown reputation as politicians are at Court, for example, has well that we can no longer the door; where only the stake. Sadly, while they may recently pointed to the delay LEADERS. THAT patrol areas up to our claim ends matter, not the means. well be, or become, renowned in giving women permanent REQUIRES THE lines, the Army chief has low- What he and those who fol- politicians, one thing they will commissions in the military, ered his image and credibil- low him have yet to realise is never ever be is leaders. That blaming it on systemic bias BACKBONE TO ity. In addition, he has caused that all this can only get you requires the backbone to take within the Ministry of TAKE DIFFICULT grievous damage to the so far and at the end of the difficult decisions, sometimes at Defence. While there certain- Services’ reputation. day you have no choice but great personal cost, when the ly is some truth in what it DECISIONS, The reason for where we to pay the piper. occasion so demands. says, it is a complicated issue, SOMETIMES AT are today is not very difficult (The writer is a military Obviously, the most affect- especially the impact of to diagnose. Interestingly, in veteran, who is a Visiting ed are not just those attending women in combat roles. GREAT PERSONAL 1893, Swami Vivekananda Fellow with the Observer such gatherings, who may be More importantly, the mili- COST, WHEN THE while addressing the first Research Foundation and there “voluntarily”, but public tary’s only job is to win wars World’s Parliament of Senior Visiting Fellow with servants compulsorily co-opted and keep us safe and it is by OCCASION SO Religions meeting at Chicago The Peninsula Foundation, for duties such as crowd control no means an equal opportu- DEMANDS said: “I am proud to belong . The views expressed and security, who are now nity employer. to a religion which has taught are personal.) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SOUNDBITE The Baisakhi celebrations in full swing at a wheat farm in Amritsar PTI Amid growing cases GOOD DECISION BY THE SUPREME COURT of COVID-19, the Sir —It’s good that the Supreme Court has Vaccine shortage is serious issue lack of vaccines dismissed a plea filed by former is a serious issue. Maharashtra Home Minister Anil cause of worry. In some States like Andhra By putting own In low spirits Deshmukh, challenging the Bombay High Pradesh and Bihar, however, the current countrymen at risk, is Court’s order that had allowed a prelim- stocks are for less than two days. it right to export COVID vaccines? inary CBI probe against him. The apex However, there is also good news. Congress leader The migrant workers are making their way back Johnson & Johnson is in talks with the Indian court also dismissed a similar plea filed by —Rahul Gandhi to villages after local curbs were announced the Maharashtra Government in the same Government to begin a clinical trial of its sin- case. gle-dose COVID-19 vaccine in the country, the With these oughly around this time last year, millions of migrant workers and their families Delivering its order, the Supreme company has said. The US drugs and health- dictators (Turkish — with their young ones and meagre belongings on their heads and shoulders Court said the people involved in the mat- care giant's vaccine is currently approved for President Recep — started a long, weary walk back to their native places after the Government ter do require to be investigated by an inde- use in the United States, the European Union Tayyip Erdogan), R and other nations, including Thailand and one must be clamped a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As the pendent agency. “What has been direct- ed by the High Court is a preliminary South Africa. honest in industries shut operations, they were forced to go back inquiry, and we are not inclined to inter- The news comes as some parts of India expressing one's diverging ideas because they couldn’t afford to pay for food and rel- fere,” the court said. Deshmukh resigned face a shortage of vaccine supplies just as the and views about society. atively higher rent in the cities, especially in the absence not because of his morality but he was hat we may land into serious trouble in country of 1.3 billion battles a second wave Italian Prime Minister of COVID-19 infections. India's Government, of any regular inflow of income. Their trudge was made compelled by the circumstances. His res- the coming days can be gauged from the — Mario Draghi more tragic as several of them died on their journey ignation came hours after the Bombay Tdata collated from the Union Health however, has said there is no shortage of the High Court ordered a CBI probe into the Ministry which shows that the States have on shots. Since Johnson & Johnson's vaccine I only actually eat real back owing to fatigue by walking under the scorch- allegations of extortion against him, in an average just over five days’ vaccine stocks has already been approved by the US regu- food because I have ing sun since all forms of public transport had also what is the most high-profile casualty so remaining at their current levels of vaccina- lator, a small bridging trial on about 1,000 par- to, right now. My been ordered off the roads. To this day, a significant far in the sensational Sachin Vaze-Antilia tion, and an additional week's supply is in the ticipants would be enough before it is given dream is to only eat percentage of these hired hands has not rejoined their explosives case. The high-voltage events in pipeline. Despite India manufacturing the vac- the approval to manufacture the vaccine in desserts, ever. It's a Maharashtra started with the discovery of cines and supplying these to other countries India. goal. When I get really workplace, either because the industries they worked an explosives-laden vehicle outside the res- across the globe, such a situation is a real Sean Colin Young | New Delhi old, I'm going to start in haven’t yet become fully operational or they are still idence of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, taking a lot of vitamins. scared and scarred by last year’s sudden clampdown gathered momentum with the alleged except announcing a “strict lockdown” the IPL extravaganza has seen many Actor that brought the wheels of their already-mundane life murder of the man in possession of the car, over the weekends. The Government has episodes and, this time round, the sec- — Catherine Zeta-Jones and who had reported it stolen, Mansukh also enforced a night curfew in the State ond wave of COVID-19.With such to a grinding halt. Worse, the few who had dared to Having missed match venture back to the big cities for want of employment opportunities in the hinterland, Hiran, and took a surprising turn with the from 8 pm to 7 am daily when only essen- obscene amounts of money, this has arrest of a politically connected assistant tial services will be allowed to function. become the norm. All are waiting for the practice for much of are again rushing back as local curbs and night curfews in several States have again inspector of police Sachin Vaze in the However, private and public transport will big event and everyone wants to play in last year, we have to spawned in them the fears of a total shutdown. explosives case. continue to operate but rickshaws, taxis the IPL if it is held twice in six months. cash in on the The bitter experience of the abrupt March 2020 lockdown has undeniably played a Maharashtra’s Maha Vikas Aghadi and private vehicles can run with only 50 The game of is a religion. The IPL opportunities we get. It is good for us that huge part in their decision to return quickly to their native places before any restrictions (MVA) Government, in an attempt to per cent seating capacity. extravaganza has become hotter during manage the fallout, transferred Mumbai Further, newspaper printing and dis- the summer months and the floodlights we are tested against a tough on travel are announced. Now, since migrant workers play a key role in the manufac- Police Commissioner, with Deshmukh tribution can continue, provided the ven- will add to the already hot stadiums. The opponent like Argentina. turing sector, their hasty departure has dealt a severe blow to the small and medium clearly articulating that the move was dor is vaccinated. The Pimpri-Chinchwad IPL is nothing but a glorified way of mak- India men's hockey captain industry owners who are yet to level their losses accrued from the shutdown that extend- prompted by his mismanagement of the Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has ing easy money and the gentleman’s game — Manpreet Singh ed across most of last year. The trend is worrisome also because a second reverse case. A miffed Singh wrote to the chief decided to keep all inoculation centres in of cricket is brought into disrepute. The migration would likely result in surplus labour in the rural areas while creating manpow- minister, alleging that Deshmukh instruct- its areas closed due to a shortage of doses. IPL 14 is commencing as a Friday feature It is not possible to ed Vaze to run an extortion racket. The BMC on Thursday released a state- and television sets are ready to show the implement the Sixth er scarcity in the urban and industrial centres. The logical conclusion would be a depressed Abhishek Singh | Varanasi ment, saying it had around 50,000 doses big event to the cricket lovers across India Pay Commission at demand, more people pushed into poverty and an increase in the rate of unemploy- left for Friday. and the world. this point in time. So, ment. A hint of confirmation of this trend has come with the announcement of the Central MAHARASHTRA BACK TO SQUARE ONE Bhagwan Thadani | Mumbai GK Ramani | Mumbai I request you once again to come and Railway to run special trains from Mumbai — which is among the worst hit regions — Sir — With Maharashtra witnessing an increase in the daily COVID-19 cases, the IPL EXTRVAGANZA HAS BECOME HOTTER join the duty. to places where a significant number of migrant labourers in the nation’s financial cap- State Government was left with no option Sir — The slam-bang league is back and Send your feedback to: Karnataka CM ital come from, including Gorakhpur, Patna, Darbhanga and Danapur. [email protected] — BS Yediyurappa VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | APRIL 10, 2021 07

www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ FIRSTCOLUMN India-Pakistan peace THE SCOURGE OF FOREST FIRES GAURIE DWIVEDI Precious forest resources, including the carbon locked process is far from dead in biomass, are lost due to forest fires every year Right now, peace looks elusive, but the peace process does not. By all aspects, it is clear that the process is thriving and may succeed in thrashing out some of the differences ne does not need to be a rocket scientist to know Pakistan Prime Minister Imran OKhan has robbed whatever little credibil- VK BAHUGUNA ity civilian Governments in his country have, with his multiple policy flip-flops. Just like one he forests in Uttarakhand are in the grip of a massive fire these does not need to be an astute political pundit to days; so much so that apart from destroying the rich bio- know Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not like Tdiversity, it has killed four villagers and injured a forest guard former PM Rajiv Gandhi in wanting to leave con- during fire-fighting operations. Forest fires have become a recur- tentious border disputes to the “wisdom of the next generation”. If anything, PM Modi has ring phenomenon in the State and every year thousands of acres enough political capital to push through a res- of forests are engulfed by the raging inferno. Fires are a common olution. Amidst the contrast in the two civilian feature in forests all over the country and sometimes the controlled leaderships of the hostile neighbours, how does burning of forest floor is used as a management tool to promote one read the current India-Pakistan situation? conservation by the foresters. The ecological impacts of forest fires Is there any prospect of peace, given that even are disastrous for the biodiversity and the forest hydrology. The baby steps like trade and resumption of sport- ing ties are not possible in the vitiated atmos- forest department of Uttarakhand is failing year after year on pre- phere? There are reasons to assume a positive vention and control of the forest fires and prima facie it is gross movement will take place in the India-Pakistan negligence at all levels in dealing with the threat due to misman- ties, for three clear reasons. THE agement, coupled with the shortage of resources. First, the Pakistani economy cannot contin- HAPPENINGS The incidents of forest fires globally are increasing every year. ue the status quo — of next-to-nothing trade with IN AFGHANISTAN India. Islamabad is on its 13th loan from the — KEENLY In India through the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectro-radiome- International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the ter sensor data (MODIS) of the Forest Survey of India (FSI), 37,059 WATCHED economy is battling a crippling inflation. Adding BY ISLAMABAD — to Pakistan’s economic woes is its surging MAY HAVE wheat imports. After years of being self-suffi- A BEARING cient, Pakistan is now being forced to import wheat to feed its people. Even if one discounts ON THE any comparisons with Bangladesh — which is INDIA-PAKISTAN growing at an impressive eight per cent with CONUNDRUM. higher Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and four IF SOME times more forex collections — Pakistan’s econ- REPORTS ARE omy needs help. TO BE bearing on the India-Pakistan ceasefire) on Kashmir in return for has been the usual response. It is not for nothing that the Pakistani Army BELIEVED, conundrum. If some reports are to continuing its important position Likewise, Pakistani Army’s insti- chief spoke about geo-economics in his much THE WITHDRAWAL be believed, the withdrawal of the in determining Kabul’s future? tutional legitimacy has been cen- talked-about speech on March 18. No amount OF THE US US forces from Afghanistan could The answer to this is clear, but tred on the need to wage a war forest fires were detected during 2018. Precious forest resources, of jingoism can cover up for the present econom- FORCES FROM pave the way for a multi-nation its implementation will be decid- with India to “solve the Kashmir including the carbon locked in biomass, are lost due to forest fires ic woes of Pakistan. The Pakistani Army under- AFGHANISTAN UN team to oversee that the ed by the fate of ‘informal’ talks issue”. If PoK becomes a Pakistani every year, which adversely impact the flow of goods and services stands this even more, given that it is one of the COULD PAVE THE nation does not fall into chaos. It between India and Pakistan. province, the pressure from from forests. key stakeholders in the economy. If it were not WAY FOR A would be logical to assume New Nevertheless, it will be an impor- domestic constituents will be so The FSI website showed 3,23,414 fire points across the coun- for its obsession to ‘checkmate’ India, would the MULTI-NATION UN Delhi’s inclusion in the same, tant choice to make for all deci- intense that both the sides will not Pakistani economy — with its excessive defence since the US has always favoured sion-makers in Pakistan (which be able to make any forward try, detected through satellite during February 1- April 8, 2021, TEAM TO OVERSEE spends — be in such a mess? Opening up trade THAT THE NATION India to play a larger role. Such an may or may not include Imran movement, lest they be termed a while Uttarakhand alone accounted for 1,31,61 fire points. More with India will be the first set of the baby steps DOES outcome would be least desirable Khan). “sellout”. Given these complexities, than 80 per cent of the forest fires are man-made and caused by that are needed towards any normalisation. But NOT FALL INTO for Islamabad since it will under- Third, in July, some elements there is high chance that these the villagers, and the rest are due to natural factors like intense more importantly, it will be vital for fixing CHAOS. IT WOULD cut its geo-strategic importance in the Pakistani Army and the negotiations — being held behind heat wave, lightning and friction in vegetation. The best strategy Pakistan’s economy. BE LOGICAL TO and reduce its bargaining power civilian Government will rake up closed doors and outside the for forest fire control is in its prevention with mobilisation of The worst of Pakistan’s economic mess is yet ASSUME with the US. the issue of integration of Gilgit- purview of formal diplomatic to present itself, in the form of large payouts to It would not be out of the ordi- Baltistan and the Pakistan-occu- channels — would expedite any resources, specially the local village communities, the Van NEW DELHI'S China. China has invested heavily in the China- INCLUSION IN THE nary to assume that some of the pied Kashmir (PoK) as the fifth outcome. Panchayats and Joint Forest Management. The forest fires can thus Pakistan Economic Corridor, which is a vital part backchannel lines of communica- and sixth provinces. Imran may India and Pakistan are not be effectively prevented and controlled, provided the State SAME, SINCE THE of its Belt and Road Initiative. China is a rent- US HAS ALWAYS tion may include Afghanistan and not be able to resist the temptation doomed to live in hatred, hostili- Government and the forest department have the commitment for seeking country, not an aid-granting friend. And the role both India and Pakistan to be seen as similar to Modi (post ty and tension. Despite false starts sooner than later, China will extract its pound FAVOURED INDIA would play in it. After all, Pakistan -abrogation of Article 370). This and multiple attempts by India — taking timely action. With the FSI now coming up with real-time TO PLAY A LARGER monitoring of forest fires through satellite-based messaging to the of flesh from Pakistan for the large amount of — which now has diminishing will quite naturally invite a strong which have been followed by ter- funds it has invested in the strategically-locat- ROLE returns from its Kashmir rhetoric response from New Delhi, since ror attacks by Pakistan — Modi Divisional Forest Officers, it should be easy for the field staff to ed country. In fact, the few sane voices in the — has not been able to successful- the incumbent dispensation has may be keen to move ahead. control the forest fires, provided that they have cleaned the for- Pakistani establishment must be wondering what ly rake up the support of global spoken about the will and deter- Right now, peace looks elusive, but est fire lines in time before the commencement of the fire sea- would have been Islamabad’s relations with powers on the issue of abrogation mination to reclaim both these the peace process does not. By all son, in the month of November, and have in place an early warn- Beijing if the former was not focused only on of Article 370. On the contrary, areas. If such a situation does arise, aspects, it is clear that the process ing system and a fire management plan in operation. its India hatred. It would have had normal ties Islamabad stands to gain signifi- it will limit the flexibility that can is thriving and may succeed in with China and not become its vassal State — cantly by leveraging its role in be shown by the Indian side or its thrashing out some of the differ- The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, only because it sought to undermine New Delhi. Kabul post-US exit. So will Imran Pakistani counterpart to move ences. A peaceful solution does Uttarakhand Government, and the State Governments all over India In the process, though, it has become heavily The writer is a senior Khan (or his military bosses) want beyond the usual irritants. not need to decide the fate of the must accept responsibility for their gross inaction. They must take indebted to Beijing. As the payments would start, journalist and Visiting to risk a larger play in Afghanistan Since August 5, 2019, the most complex geo-political prob- so would Pakistan’s economic headaches. Fellow at the United Services by holding onto the Kashmir Indian Government has made its lem of the subcontinent right control of enforcing the preparation of the forest fire management Institution of India. The plan, risk assessment maps of the vulnerable areas and establish Second, the happenings in Afghanistan — views expressed are personal. issue? Or would they choose to stance clear — “all future discus- away; it needs to demonstrate the the early warning systems in each division before the month of keenly watched by Islamabad — may have a show some positive gestures (like sions will now be only on PoK” will to do so. November. The Centre had already released to all forest depart- ments of the country the Compensatory Afforestation Fund POINTCOUNTERPOINT Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) funds to the tune of more than `50,000 crore. Did the forest department earmark the CAMPA fund for divisional-level fire-fighting plan, and what is I REQUEST THE MAHARASHTRA THE STATE CAN ACHIEVE THE FEAT the role of officers and the Ministers in filling up the vacancies of GOVERNMENT TO DOUBLE ONLY IF THE CENTRE ENSURES AN forest guards and other related ranks? The question is what has THE RATE OF VACCINATION. UNINTERRUPTED SUPPLY OF VACCINES. been done by the Uttarakhand Government to prevent forest fires? (The writer is Chairman, Centre for Resource Management — UNION MINISTER — MAHARASHTRA HEALTH MINISTER and Environment. The views expressed are personal.) PRAKASH JAVADEKAR RAJESH TOPE With law for healthcare workers, reforms continue unabated The Act makes a significant shift from the doctor-led model to a more care-accessible and team-based model. It will transform the healthcare scenario he National to. Please recall those days mid of the entire healthcare The Act would regulate ifications for all these profes- framework for standardised Commission for Allied and remember the people system. and leverage the qualified sions. education and training. But Tand Healthcare who took care of you and According to studies, the allied and healthcare work- A National Allied and in India, there was an Professions Bill, 2020 who brought you out of your role of doctors, undoubted- force and ensure high-qual- Healthcare Advisory absence of a regulatory (NCAHP Act) has been illness. You may remember ly critical, varies between ity multidisciplinary care in Council to advise the nation- framework and lack of stan- passed by Parliament after a the name of the doctor. You 25 to 50 per cent in the entire line with the vision of the al commission with repre- dardised education curricu- long and anxious wait, par- may remember the name of healthcare chain. A wag said universal health coverage sentation from all the States lum as well as training for ticularly by the health profes- ASWAL the hospital. But do you also “doctor is next to God, nurse moving towards a more care is provided under the Act to these allied and healthcare sionals. The Act provides DEVENDER SINGH remember the name of the is next to the doctor and the -accessible and team-based enable adequate representa- professionals, a void now for regulation and mainte- persons who took your blood pharmacist is closest to the model. The Act would tion from all the States and removed. nance of standards of educa- samples, gave you physio- patient”, but there are many reform and regulate this Union Territories. Further, Also, the Act makes a tion and services by allied therapy, took your X-ray, others who are as vital and entire sector in order to give each State will have a sepa- significant shift from the and healthcare professionals, advised you on what you integral to this chain. In these professionals their due, rate State Council with four doctor-led model to a more assessment of institutions, should eat, checked your fact, these professionals are increase their employment autonomous Boards pertain- care-accessible and team- maintenance of a Central eyesight, assisted your doc- the bedrock of the complex The Act is a paradigm shift opportunities and, more ing to undergraduate educa- based model. The NCAHP Register and State Register tor or surgeon, looked into healthcare system. in healthcare delivery as it importantly, enhance their tion, post-graduate educa- Act, 2020, is a landmark and creation of a system to microscopes and bid you a After enacting the recognises the specialised dignity by recognising their tion, assessment, rating, legislation which will go improve access, research and farewell with a smile. Who National Medical skills and contributions of true worth, within the coun- ethics and registration. down in the history of development. are these people?” Commission Bill, 2019 — more than 56 types of the try and globally. The Act While doctors, nurses, den- healthcare revolution in Union Minister for They are varied health which was fiercely contested allied and healthcare profes- envisages the establishment tists and pharmacists in India. It will transform the Health and Family Welfare professionals — the lab tech- by a large body of medical sionals. The nation, nay the of a Central statutory body India are regulated through healthcare scenario and Harsh Vardhan explained The writer nicians, physiotherapists, practitioners, another trans- world, has witnessed the as the National Commission their respective regulatory make a paradigm shift in the the reasons and objects of the is a former radiographers, dieticians, formative piece of legislation, invaluable contribution of for Allied and Healthcare bodies, the allied and health- ministration of the entire Bill: “I would say that most Additional Secretary, record keepers, optometrists, the NCAHP Act, has been these professionals during Professions. care professions are still healthcare system and make of you must have paid a visit Lok Sabha. X-ray technicians, and many enacted which covers a wide COVID-19 as the frontline The commission will unstructured, and unregu- it efficacious. Apparently, to a hospital at some point of The views expressed more, who are a critical part range of healthcare profes- health workers who risked frame policies and stan- lated. India is on the course of time in your life and I wish are personal. of the healthcare system and sions which were unrecog- their lives every day fighting dards, regulate professional Globally, most of the wholesale health sector not, but you might have had the foundation of the pyra- nised or unregulated to date. the pandemic. conduct and prescribe qual- countries have a regulatory reforms. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | APRIL 10, 2021 Money 08 Sensex sheds 155 points; Fitch Solutions sees RBI holding Crude oil interest rates through FY22 futures rise government bonds in April- on spot Nifty slips below 14,850 June, taking another step towards formalising quantita- demand tive easing. PNS n NEW DELHI "As such, we at Fitch Solutions have revised our Crude oil prices rose forecast for the RBI to keep its by Rs 16 to Rs 4,454 policy repurchase (repo) rate per barrel on Friday as on hold at 4 per cent over the participants widened course of FY22 (April 2021 their positions on firm March 2022), from our view of spot demand. a 25 basis point cut previous- On the Multi ly," it said. Commodity Fitch Solutions also revised Exchange, crude oil its inflation rate forecast to an for April delivery average of 5 per cent in FY22, traded higher by Rs up from 4.6 per cent previous- 16, or 0.36 per cent, at PNS n NEW DELHI announcement of the G-SAP ly, due to elevated inflationary Rs 4,454 per barrel in will also achieve a similar pressures. 6,838 lots. Fitch Solutions sees RBI keep- effect, if not even be more The elevated inflation Analysts said rais- ing benchmark interest rates effective than a rate cut on cap- "underscores our expectation ing of bets by partici- unchanged during the fiscal to ping the increase in bond for the RBI to keep its policy pants kept crude oil March 2022 following its deci- yields," it said in a note. rate on hold", it said. prices higher in sion to buy Rs 1 lakh crore of The Reserve Bank of India Government bond yields futures trade. government bonds. (RBI) held its policy repur- have trended higher since the Globally, West "We had initially expected chase (repo) rate unchanged at Union Budget announcement Texas Intermediate another policy rate cut to 4 per cent at its monetary pol- in February, given the govern- crude oil fell 0.15 per arrest the rise in government icy meeting on April 7. ment's substantial market bor- cent to USD 59.51 per bond yields since the Union In addition, the RBI rowing plan of Rs 14.3 lakh barrel, while Brent Budget announcement in announced a secondary mar- crore. The RBI had already been crude traded 0.27 per February. ket government securities buying government bonds in the cent lower at USD "However, having an explic- acquisition programme (G- secondary market and held Rs 3.1 63.03 per barrel in it bond purchase guidance SAP 1.0), committing to buy lakh crore worth of bonds in New York. from the RBI following the up to Rs 1 lakh crore worth of FY21. Rupee slips for 5th straight session, PNS n MUMBAI ding around 3 per cent, fol- ments," said Binod Modi, Head Further, recent weakness in the lowed by UltraTech Cement, Strategy at Reliance Securities. rupee may also aggravate Equity benchmark Sensex NTPC, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, While financials remained a investors' concerns and down 15 paise at 74.73 against USD dropped 155 points on Friday, IndusInd Bank, Reliance drag, pharma stocks witnessed adversely impact FPIs flows, he tracking losses in index heavy- Industries, L&T and HDFC strong buying due to expecta- added. PNS n MUMBAI 74.75 against the greenback said Jateen Trivedi, Research weights ICICI Bank, Reliance Bank. tions of improvement in sales Elsewhere in Asia, bourses and traded in the range of Analyst at LKP Securities. Industries and HDFC Bank On the other hand, Sun volume in the backdrop of in Shanghai, Hong Kong and The rupee fell for the fifth 74.53 to 74.96 during the day. He noted that "74.75 is now amid largely negative cues Pharma, HUL, Tech Mahindra spike in new coronavirus cases, Seoul ended in the red, while straight session and settled 15 The rupee finally ended at maintained as resistance for the from global markets. and Dr Reddy's were among he said, adding IT stocks Tokyo finished with gains. paise down at 74.73 (provision- 74.73 against the American rupee. Going ahead 74.75 - The 30-share BSE index the gainers. remained in focus ahead of Top stock exchanges in al) against the USD on Friday currency, registering a fall of 15 75.25 range can be seen with ended 154.89 points or 0.31 per "Domestic equities traded results next week. Europe were largely trading on as rising COVID-19 cases, paise over its previous close. the weak trend for rupee". cent lower at 49,591.32. range-bound with continued He stated that continued a negative note in mid-session weak domestic equities and On Thursday, the rupee had India registered a record Similarly, the broader NSE selling pressure from financials. sharp rise in coronavirus cases deals. strengthening American cur- settled at 74.58 against USD. "Rupee traded weak yet single-day spike of 1,31,968 Nifty slipped 38.95 points or Further, weak cues from Asian in the country and resultant Meanwhile, international oil rency weighed on investors' This is the fifth straight ses- again as the weak trend contin- new cases on Friday, pushing 0.26 per cent to 14,834.85. markets and concerns of sharp mobility restrictions are benchmark Brent crude was sentiment. sion of loss for the domestic ues on the back of government its infection tally to 1,30,60,542, Bajaj Finance was the top rise in COVID-19 cases across expected to weigh on investor trading 0.27 per cent lower at At the interbank forex mar- unit, during which it has seen spending on vaccines and while the death toll increased loser in the Sensex pack, shed- the country weighed on senti- sentiment in the near term. USD 63.03 per barrel. ket, the local unit opened at depreciation of 161 paise. treatment of Covid patients," to 1,67,642. MONEY MATTERS TKM’s customisable Don’t hike prices of non-urea Aluminium service package futures fall Gold climbs Rs 97; silver fertilisers: Centre to firms on low declines Rs 275 PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI old prices gained Rs 97 Gto Rs 46,257 per 10 Car manufacturer Toyota The Centre on Friday directed demand gram in the national capital Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on fertiliser companies not to PNS n NEW DELHI on Friday supported by Friday launched a pre-paid, increase the maximum retail rupee depreciation, customisable service package price (MRP) of non-urea fer- Aluminium prices on according to HDFC for its customers. tilisers such as DAP and asked Friday fell by 75 paise to Rs Securities. In the previous Under the Smiles Plus offer- them to sell at old rates. A direc- 184.95 per kg in the trade, the precious metal ing, customers can avail of tion in this regard was issued to futures market as partici- had closed the day at Rs 46,160 per 10 gram. In contrast, silver benefits, including flexibility of fertiliser companies in a high- pants trimmed their posi- dipped Rs 275 to Rs 66,253 per kg, from Rs 66,528 per kg in the service location, protection level meeting on Thursday in tions amid a weak trend in previous trade. "Spot gold prices for 24 karat in Delhi were up by Rs from service price hikes apart "With the introduction of the wake of an increase in the spot market. 97 supported by rupee depreciation," said HDFC Securities Senior from savings on service cost this exclusive package, we domestic retail prices of non- On the Multi Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel. The rupee depreciated 17 paise and usage of Toyota genuine intend to cater to our cus- urea soil nutrients in line with increase the price of DAP, ister separately tweeted that Commodity Exchange, alu- to 74.75 against the US dollar in opening trade on Friday. parts and recommended ser- tomers with services that the global market. MoP and NPK and fertiliser "Giving priority to the interest minium for delivery in April vices, TKM said in a state- match their evolving expecta- Retail prices of non-urea fer- companies agreed with it," of the farming community, declined by 75 paise, or 0.4 ment. tions," he added. tilisers such as di-ammonium Minister of State for Chemicals there won't be any increase in per cent, to Rs 184.95 per kg Commenting on the initia- Soni further said with the phosphate, Muriate of Potash and Fertilisers Mansukh prices of fertilisers". in 2,079 lots. Analysts said Airtel Payments Bank tive, TKM Senior Vice help of unique programs like and NPK are decontrolled and Mandaviya told PTI. In view of the sharp rise in cutting down of positions by President Naveen Soni said the Smiles Plus, TKM intends to are determined by manufac- The fertiliser companies global prices of raw materials, participants on easing announces‘Rewards123' all new 'Smiles Plus' service fortify its existing bond with turers, while the Centre gives have been asked to sell the domestic fertiliser companies demand from consuming package is in-line with TKM's customers and enhance their them fixed subsidies each year. complex fertilisers at old rates. and cooperatives have industries in the physical irtel Payments Bank on endeavor to meet our cus- experience by providing "...The GoI had called a "Farmers will continue to get increased the retail prices of market mainly kept alu- AFriday announced its new tomers' enhanced require- world-class services that high-level meeting and direct- DAP, MoP and NPK nutrients DAP and other complex fer- minium prices lower here. savings account 'Rewards123' ments and mobility needs. Toyota is globally reputed. ed fertiliser companies not to at old rates," he said. The min- tilisers. that offers benefits and value to customers when they transact digitally using the bank account. Customers can get 'Rewards123' at an annual fee NEI forms JV with Amsted to Rajeev Khushu is Soybean futures of Rs 299 and avail benefits ranging from certain cashback per month on payments for rise on fresh bets prepaid recharges, post-paid, broadband, landline, and NEW DELHI : Soybean DTH bill payments, load money benefits and shopping produce railway bearing seals IESA chairman prices on Friday went up rewards. Other benefits include zero minimum balance, by Rs 93 to Rs 6,505 per and free Platinum Online Mastercard Debit Card. PNS n NEW DELHI National Engineering supplying products in India as PNS n BENGALURU InstrumentsIndia (TI), as the quintal in futures market Industries and Amsted Seals well as to international markets. Chairman for the year 2021-22. as traders created fresh CK Birla group firm National will collaborate their diverse The joint venture will market India Electronics and Khushu has over two decades positions tracking posi- Engineering Industries Ltd on expertise and experience to its products with the brand Semiconductor Association of industry experience. He also tive spot demand. On the McDonald's to operate 24/7 Friday said it has formed a develop a greenfield project name 'NBC-Brenco' and also (IESA), the premier body rep- has a long association with National Commodity and joint venture with Amsted located at Solitaire Industrial plans to add automotive seals resenting the Indian Electronic IESA and has been a part of sev- Derivatives Exchange, soy- Seals, a global leader in sealing Park Bagru in Jaipur, and products with metal fabri- System Design & Manufact- eral of its initiatives including bean for April delivery for contactless delivery solutions and cutting-edge Rajasthan, the company said in cation in the future, it added. uring (ESDM) industry, appo- Electr-opreneur parks, rose by Rs 93, or 1.45 per metal fabrication to manufac- a statement. The company, however, did inted Rajeev Khushu, Director Semiconductor Fabless cent, to Rs 6,505 per quin- estlife Development, which oper- ture railway bearing seals in With an installed capacity of not disclose investments in the Corporate Affairs and Govern- Accelerator Lab, and Intelligent tal with an open interest of Wates McDonald's restaurants in India. 20 lakh seals per year, it will be new facility. ment Relations atTexas Electronics Readiness Indicator. 29,645 lots. southern and western region in India, on Friday said the quick service brand's restaurants will operate 24/7 for contactless delivery from select stores in Mumbai. "In wake of the new restrictions announced to J&J in talks with “India Inc. must consider Digital curb the spread of COVID-19 infections in Maharashtra, Westlife Development Ltd owned McDonald's restaurants will operate 24/7 for contactless McDelivery from select stores in Mumbai," Westlife Development said in a regulatory filing. The brand will further be India for trial of Ethics framework for digitalisation’’ doubling up on its convenience channels of McDelivery, takeaway and On-the-Go as the state has announced new set of restrictions to PNS n BENGALURU technologies like artificial intel- arrest the mounting COVID-19 cases, the company added. single shot vax ligence, big data, cloud, IoT India Inc. must consider and more in a big way. PNS n NEW DELHI 'Digital Ethics framework' for "However, the need of the responsible digitalisation, hour is to relook at the business Zaid crops sowing up 16.49 Global healthcare major Johnson according to a study by Deloitte operations layered on digital & Johnson is in discussions Touche Tohmatsu India LLP touchpoints with the lens of pc so fa this year: Govt with the Indian government to (DTTILLP) together with ethics, given biases might arise he total area sown to zaid begin a clinical trial of its single- COVID-19 vaccine candidate in Bangalore Chamber of in the due course, owing to a T(summer) crops has dose COVID-19 vaccine in the India, subject to local regulato- Industry and Commerce faster response time to an increased by 16.49 per cent to country, the company said on ry approvals," Johnson & (BCIC). issue," he said. 67.87 lakh hectare so far this Friday. Johnson India spokesperson said The study emphasised on an Societal pressure to do "the year and maximum coverage The US Food and Drug in an email reply. Johnson & immediate need for India Inc. right thing" now needs a care- has been under paddy, accord- Administration has already Johnson's vaccine can be stored to introduce and adopt a ful consideration of the trade- ing to Agriculture Ministry data. approved Johnson & Johnson's at refrigerator temperatures. "Digital Ethics framework" that based interface, and prolifera- "These biases can be a threat offs involved in the responsi- Zaid, also called grishmkal COVID-19 vaccine that works "At Johnson & Johnson, we would ensure a holistic view of tion of data bring numerous to the reputation and trust ble usage of technology, Jain crops, are sown between with just one dose for emergency remain fully focused on bring- ethics, and govern every digi- risks such as biased decision- towards stakeholders, as well as said, adding, its interplay February-June, the intervening period between Rabi (winter) harvest use in February. ing a safe and effective COVID- tal intervention in the transfor- making processes being trans- cause operational risks," it said. becomes vital to managing and Kharif (monsoon) sowing. "Zaid crops are grown in a 30-90 "We are in discussions with 19 vaccine to people around the mation journey of a business. ferred to machines or algo- Partner, Deloitte India, data privacy rights while days window period between rabi harvest and kharif sowing. The the Government of India with world, if authorised for use by An accelerated pace of dig- rithms at the development Jain, said the pandem- actively adopting customer government is promoting zaid crops to help farmers earn additional the objective of starting a bridg- local health authorities", the ital transition, consumption stage by humans, a Deloitte ic compelled businesses and analytics for personalised ser- income," Agriculture Commissioner S K Malhotra told PTI. ing clinical study of our Janssen spokesperson said. of goods and services via app- statement said on Friday. consumers to embrace digital vice. 9

Vijayawada Saturday April 10 2021 what’s brewing? Priyanka Chopra is a presenter at Aparshakti: I don't have a great sense of humour in real life 74th British Academy Film Awards e is known for his film tries to highlight the script. You can have fun, if comic timing in message in a funny manner it's funny. You can get riyanka Chopra Jonas is Tom Hiddleston, Felicity Jones, films such as without being preachy. creeped out if it is a suspense one of the presenters at Gugu Mbatha-Raw, James Dangal, Lukka Does Bollywood have a thriller or a . If the upcoming 74 British McAvoy, David Oyelowo, and h Chuppi, Stree and herd mentality, considering you have that you are home. p Academy Film Awards, Pedro Pascal. Bala, but the recent surge in socially Of course, if the film has a which will take place on Priyanka and other presenters Aparshakti Khurana surpris- relevant films? “It (a socially- social element it is just a April 10 and 11 at Royal at London will be joined virtually es you when he says he does relevant theme) just makes cherry on the cake. People Albert Hall. by presenters from the Los not have a great sense of your script a little more rele- can go home with a little The actress, who is currently in Angeles including Rose Byrne, humour. vant. That’s about it. message,” he says. London, took to Instagram Stories Andra Day, Anna Kendrick and If comedy has dominated Otherwise there is no math “It is more important to to repost from the official BAFTA Renee Zellweger. his filmography so far — that you need this particular have a nice narrative, script, Instagram page, announcing the Priyanka’s last outing onscreen although he impressed with element (refers to social and an apt form of story- news. was The White Tiger, a film she the odd emotional act in message). At the end of the telling. It does not matter if “So honoured and excited to be featured in as well as executive- Street Dancer 3D — the actor day it will always be about it has a social message or presenting at the #EEBAFTAs this produced. says it was not a conscious good storytelling, tight not,” he concludes. Sunday!” she wrote. Interestingly, The White Tiger decision to play the funny- The category she will present, has two nominations at the man all along. EE BAFTA, represents the Rising BAFTAs this year — for lead “It just happened. I think Star Award that honours new tal- actor Adarsh Gourav in the in real life I don't have a ent. Earlier called Orange Rising Leading Actor category, and great sense of humour. I Star Award, it is now designed as writer-director Ramin Bahrami in used to have PJs... all bad EE owing to commercial reasons. the category of Best Adapted jokes. Thankfully, I have Other presenters this year Screenplay. Recently, Priyanka some really good lines in my include Phoebe Dynevor, and her husband, pop star Nick films to add a good sense of Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cynthia Erivo, Jonas, announced the Oscars 2021 humour in the films, but Hugh Grant, Richard E. Grant, nominations. otherwise my sense of humour is very word play,” he tells IANS. “Talking about why come- dy (is) more (in his filmo- grapohy), it was not a con- Getting Type-Casted Isn’t In scious effort. Let’s be honest, beggars can’t be choosers. I started my journey with whatever I got on my plate. I Your Hands Says Vishal Jethwa took it with arms wide open. Even today, I don’t think an e all remember him as Sunny depends on what your director actor in my space has a lot of from the film Mardaani 2 and demands. During Mardaani 2, I did my choices to make. Whatever his portrayal of that character workshops for two months. This song was comes your way you do it,” definitely sent shivers down the totally different. I had to be relaxed on the he says. w spine. We are talking about set and enjoy myself. It is a light romantic Aparshakti feels that his Vishal Jethwa who has impressed number and therefore for this role, the role in Street Dancer 3D everyone with his great acting skills. The preparation was also very light.” helped him move out of the actor will now be seen in a romantic song comic zone. Dhat which has been sung and composed “Having said that Street Oscar-nominated by Arko Pravo Mukherjee. Dancer is something that Talking about the song, he said, “When I helped me to come out of was approached by Arko Da, I had to not the comedy zone and I could ‘The Father’ in Indian think twice to say ‘yes’ for this song and strike an emotional chord. later when I came to know that it is a People did relate to that romantic song, I was super excited because character and had a senti- people have seen me in a dark role and I mental moment. So, that theatres on April 23 wanted to try something new to show to makes me believe that I am the audience.” not here only for comedy. I he Hollywood Best Production Design. He further added, “The concept of the can also do serious stuff as drama The Father, The film narrates the tale of song is very unique. It is something new well,” he says. which has been an ageing man who battles which the audience has not seen before. To The actor says there has t nominated in six dementia. do it with Arko Da was a great opportunity been a shift in the way the categories at the When his caring daughter for me because it will reach out to the audience watches films. 93rd Academy is forced to choose between masses.” “There has been such a para- Awards, is set to release in the ailing parent and moving After Mardaani, the actor was stereo- digm shift in the way we India on April 23. The film, to Paris with her newfound typed for a negative role, talking about the watch films or talk about our directed by Florian Zeller, love, the father-daughter duo's same, he said, “Whenever I do any role, I actors. There is nothing stars Anthony Hopkins, Olivia bond is put to test. try my best to justify my character. Post called a villain anymore,” he Colman and Mark Gatiss. The Adapted from the critically that, nothing is in my hands. To get type says. Father is in contention at the acclaimed play “Le Pere”, the casted for a role is not in your hands. You Aparshakti is all geared up Oscars in the categories of film takes a look how the lines have to work hard and give your hundred for Helmet, his first film as a Best Film, Best Actor (for between reality and delusion percent.” solo lead. The film is a satire Anthony Hopkins), Best blur as progressing memory How does he prepare himself for differ- on the ground reality in the Supporting Actress (Olivia loss takes over. ent characters, talking about the same he country, where people feel Colman), Best Adapted The film is released here by said, “To prepare for each role depends on awkward while buying and Screenplay, Best Editing and PVR Pictures. the character. There is no same process. It talking about condoms. The FUN

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Technology has allowed retailing companies to service their CHANGING THE customers more effectively through enhanced innovation and FACE OF FITNESS! R&D unprecedented times with Pradeep an extensive lockdown ham- tomer satisfaction and mering us daily, he found bringing down costs simul- Rudra, a his consolation place and taneously. that’s the top of his water Inventory manage- tank on the terrace. The ment celebrity whole lockdown Pradeep fitness expert could be seen working out Manual management of there while watching the The dawn of retail inventory has always sunset bringing him, even proven to be a very expen- talks to The more, closer to Hyderabad sive and tedious process for as a feeling. Extremely fond businesses. With the dawn Pioneer’s of the seasonal mangoes that of digitisation, technology arrive in summer here, that digitisation can allow retail keepers to SHIKHA is his source of sugar-rush monitor inventory through once in a while! Further he relentless surfeit of livestock invento- its procurement cycle while elaborating about how did advancements in ry, commence electronic extending hands-on data DUGGAL the city help him progress in technology and transactions and extend for official perusal. his career, he had all com- digital innova- digital marketing tools like Managing inventory has about his forting things to say like, t tion have pro- electronic receipts to the become a lot easier and is “The city welcomed me with pelled a new age customer. A POS system is costing companies quite fitness studio, open arms when I came in the retailing industry. a must-have for every less due to reduced effort back from Australia to start Retailing players are con- retailer who aspires to and time. Now, store man- making my entrepreneurial ventures stantly evolving their oper- impart a new-age seamless agers have a better idea of in fitness and hospitality. I ational frameworks as new- buying experience to cus- what consumers demand tasted success early on and age technological enhance- tomers. The latest POS aids more and which goods the Tollywood then one day out of the blue ments continue to redefine in a smooth and stream- store is running short of. I was offered to audition for the way businesses engage lined transaction by By leveraging technology, debut, how a role. If it wasn't for the market and customers. instantly collating con- store inventory manage- Hyderabad I am not sure if From product formulation sumer data and showcasing ment has become more Hyderabad my acting career would have to designing and retailing, the entire stock of all the streamlined and the poten- taken off or not. I knew no technology is transforming floors. It also allows cus- tial for theft has also welcomed him one in the city when I every aspect of the retail tomers to confirm a trans- reduced. moved to Hyderabad — had sector. It is imperative for action from anywhere on- Price audit with open no friends and built it from companies to adopt the lat- shop and view offerings the scratch! While training est technological systems to through handheld comput- Similar to inventory at ‘F45’, an actor’s son spot- improve work productivity ers, printers, and scanners. management, price audit- arms and his ted me and asked me to and stay at par with inter- This has substantially ing was also a lengthy and come and audition, that’s national standards and boosted overall customer expensive process for retail love for the when I bagged a role for an competitors. experience as before, some companies. Price auditing unreleased movie called Technology has seeming- people would depart with- is an essential business city and Ksheera Sagara Madhanam ly revolutionised the way out buying anything due to aspect for warranting that which is expected to release retailing businesses operate. long queues at the counter. companies are not over- more… soon in theatres. I wanted Earlier, people would spend Contact-free pricing or underpricing more of it so I formally hours queuing up at stores their customers. trained in theatre to hone and sifting through a wide Technological optimisa- Technology has trans- hile a few hit the my craft, met a lot of pro- array of products. Now tion in the retailing sector formed this time-consum- gym to stay fit, duction houses on my own with the advent of various has also offshoot the rise of ing process via automatic some work out to and some through contacts I digital technologies and contactless payment mech- price checks whenever transform their had made as a fitness entre- customers becoming tech- anisms. These touchless products are counter- w body into a per- preneur and now I am doing savvy, brick and mortar payment modules utilize scanned. This leads to bet- fectly toned four Telugu and 1 Tamil retail outlets must adapt to RFID or NFC technology ter and accurate pricing, physique. In the last few film. I feel acting is a gift I the shifting winds and that allows buyers to view saves time, and increases years, fitness has gained got from being in embrace the technological or purchase items directly brand reputation through tremendous popularity Hyderabad!” evolution. The customers, due to their smartphone enhanced customer service. among the masses. It has Stating the certitude that too, expect no less from devices. This tech upgrade The use of price auditing seen the demand for gyms Hyderabad is that mother their preferred retailers. has removed the contin- technology has proven to going up. Looking at the that opens her hands to cra- While online shopping is gency of passwords or PINs be a boon for the retailing trend, it wouldn’t be wrong Hyderabad leaving his well- can be one of the shift-mak- regarding how’s he going to dle anything and everything certainly gaining vast popu- and has made the checkout industry. to say that fitness has paid job in Australia, only to ers in the lifestyle changes of survive in the metropolitan that the kids want. There are larity and is fast becoming process way more conve- Technology has been the become a part of everyone’s change the face of fitness in the number of people I can town and then build a fit- multinational companies, a global trend, a consider- nient and smooth. transforming power for lifestyle. the city. come across! I had Delhi ness brand on its own that developing brands, it’s a able percentage of people Accelerated transactions countless industries that One of the celebrated and “For all the kids growing and Gurgaon as well in my needed to be known to place of many firsts such as still prefer buying goods through advanced POS and have boomed phenomenal- emerging names from the in the gateway of mind but my gut instinct every A-lister from IKEA, Starbucks, and Zara. from offline retail stores. contactless payments natu- ly on its account. It has fitness industry, Pradeep Rayalaseema, migrating to brought me here, I opened Tollywood. “Hyderabad is a new lease of Albeit, in an innovated rally translate into made business operations Rudra, a celebrity fitness Hyderabad was the next my first fitness studio in With all these questions life for me. After having sur- avatar. Though the pan- increased sales margin for far more agile, nimble, expert has what you need to dreamy step. I literally tor- Jubilee Hills and it was a in mind, he moved back to vived a terrible accident in demic acted as a growth retailing companies. seamless and precise. It has get you back on top of your tured my mum to send me massive success. With such a Hyderabad only to change Australia, my priorities had catalyst for the online retail Friendly shops allowed retailing companies game always. to Hyderabad and she tried tremendous welcome, I went the face of fitness in the city. changed from chasing sector, physical retail stores to service their customers At the moment, the train- all the possible jacks for me onto prosper another ven- The very vital thought that money to chasing peace and are also witnessing a brisk Remember getting more effectively through er is hitting the gym in to experience the atmos- ture and that was in the was looming in his head was happiness. What better than rise in football as things exhausted while struggling enhanced innovation and Hyderabad for a few years phere of this beautiful city.” F&B industry,” shares of acceptance nonetheless all to be able to do what you slowly return to normalcy. to reach the transactional R&D. and ensures that every celeb “In order to set up my fit- Pradeep. the wrong impressions that enjoy and be able to make a Let’s see how technology counter or not getting the The pandemic, too, has fits into those fashion ness centre in the midst of While the odds of making he had built himself went career out of it. My life can is fast disrupting the indus- required help during article further spawned the prefer- pieces. Be it Rashmika this city, I went through a the shift may be decent, it’s down the drain once he was be divided into before try with the growth of selection. Technology ence for contactless pay- Mandanna, lot of struggles including not a leap to take lightly. charmed by the people Hyderabad and after state-of-the-art digital retail resolves this predicament ment modes and digital Deverakonda, or Raashi sleeping on the floor sur- The massive multi-storeyed around. Nothing felt lovely Hyderabad. So in these sec- software, automated pur- through the arrival of cus- buying experiences. Retail Khanna, Pradeep has had rounded by dust while the buildings and big toys spot- for him like packing up for ond innings Hyderabad chasing, electronic transac- tomer-friendly self-help players who capitalise on those experiences, which centre was under construc- ted in the plush lanes of his new life to start over in a embodies hope, peace, and tions, etc. kiosks. These intelligent the technological surge many of us just dream tion. After leaving a very Hyderabad kinda intimated new city with the passion he happiness for me,” he con- POS automated kiosks have would surely benefit mas- about. high-end job in Australia, I Pradeep earlier. He had his was into! The city has trick- cludes the interview with shepherded the onset of IT sively than those who fail to Pradeep, a native of came to Hyderabad with a apprehensions on the top of led down in his life to the abundant love and admira- A cutting-edge ‘Point of technology in the retail do so. Kurnool, came to lot of hopes only so that I a mountain! Especially, expanse that even in such tion for the town. Sale’ system enables retail- industry. They are highly (The writer, Nilesh Gupta, ers to speedily view a vast efficient in enhancing cus- is the Director, Vijay Sales.) Keep your watchlist ready for the weekend Ben Falcone. Starring Melissa this series will take you back McCarthy this movie show- in 1953 with a family who cases how a woman develops recently migrated to a new the process to give superpow- home and surroundings only ers to regular people aka the for things to start getting mango people. Eventually, weird and evil inside that she makes a team to fight the house. evils forces in Chicago and So, if you want to travel save the world from destruc- back in time and experience tion. This hilarious movie chills down your spine add released yesterday, on Netflix Them to your watchlist. and we can’t wait for another The Falcon and The t’s always good to space in your watchlist. Rest comedy starring Mellisa Winter Soldier keep your watch- assured that they’ll keep you McCarthy. (Disney+) list ready for the right at the edge of your seat Them (Amazon Prime weekend so as to and give you a good high Video) Marvel is back with The i avoid wasting your with no regrets. Falcon and The Winter time in finding the Without Remorse Jordan and is a spin-off of the finally ends this month as If you are waiting for a Soldier and we just can’t keep to set the continuity of the is a supernatural psychologi- ‘worthy’ watch. If you’re (Amazon Prime Video) Jack Ryan film series. This Without Remorse is set to good horror series to binge- calm. Created by Malcolm film with the franchise. The cal thriller directed by Steve already worrying about film revolves around the US release on April 30, 2021, watch this weekend then Spellman, starring Sebastian series has intense 6 episodes Lightfoot based on the novel scrolling through endless Tom Clancy’s Without navy and how they uncover exclusively on Amazon Prime Them is a new show released Stan and Anthony Mackie, which will keep you right on by the same name launched movie lists, don’t. For we Remorse is an American an international conspiracy Video. yesterday on Amazon Prime The Falcon and The Winter the edge of your chair and in 2017. Starring Eve have made your weekend action-thriller based on a while seeking justice for the Thunder Force (Netflix) Video. Them is an American Soldier was released in elevate your adrenaline rush. Hewson, Tom Bateman, and binge-watching plan simpler 1993 novel with the same murder of John Kelly’s horror drama streaming tele- March 2021 on Disney + Behind Her Eyes Simona Brown, this series by handpicking five phenom- name written by Tom Clancy. (Michael B. Jordan) pregnant Thunder Force is an vision anthology series. Hotstar. (Netflix) will take you on a trip that is enal English titles that should Directed by Steffano Sollima, wife by Russian soldiers. The upcoming adventure comedy Directed by Little Marvin, The movie is set in Marvel filled with twisted revelations definitely take up a little this film stars Michael B. long wait to see the film film written and directed by starring Deborah Ayorinde, Cinematic Universe (MCU) This Netflix original series and complex relationships. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | APRIL 10, 2021 CAPTAIN’S CALL 11

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IANS n CHENNAI MOST SIXES 1. Chris Lynn (MI) 3 ace bowler Harshal Patel’s Padikkal, de 2. Ishan Kishan (MI) 1 five- haul (5/27) Phelped Royal Challengers 3. Suryakumar Yadav (MI) 1 Bangalore (RCB) restrict Kock sit out (MI) to 159/9 in the opening match of the IANS n CHENNAI SUMMER here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium he ongoing Covid-19 pan- MOTION PICTURE on Friday. Tdemic hurt both Mumbai After MI looked set for a big Indians (MI) and Royal total halfway through the Challengers Bangalore (RCB) innings, cruising to 86/1 in 10 teams, forcing them to drop overs, RCB pulled back by get- their first-choice openers in ting rid of Suryakumar Yadav (31 this season’s IPL opening match off 23 balls) and Chris Lynn (49 on Friday night. off 35 balls) in quick succession. While South African wick- Patel, the right-arm pacer etkeeping-batsman Quinton de who plays for Haryana in domes- Kock missed out for Mumbai tic cricket, ran through the mid- Indians, Royal Challengers dle-order. He got rid of danger- Bangalore were forced to pick a ous hitters Ishan Kishan, Hardik replacement for their opening Pandya, and batsman , who besides tail-ender was a find for them last season. Marco Jansen to put the brakes “Quinny () on a strong MI batting line-up. is in quarantine, so he isn’t Yadav looked set for a big available. Lynn will make debut,” score but RCB’s new recruit Kyle said MI skipper Jamieson got him edging to ahead of the tournament open- wicket-keeper AB de Villiers off er. a ball that bounced a bit. “Padikkal has been recom- Lynn was out caught and mended rest,” said Sharma’s ENROUTE: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s English recruit Jason Roy bowled by Washington Sundar as counterpart from RCB, Virat poses for photo as he boards flight to leave for India and take he looked to go for a big hit but Kohli. part in IPL-14 @SunRisers instead lobbed it up high in the While de Kock has just air. arrived India from South Africa GREAT TO HAVE BHUVI BACK: WARNER That was the third wicket after playing the second ODI SRH captain David Warner on Friday said the return of down at 105 in 12.5 overs. There against Pakistan on April 4, senior India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar will strengthen were still 43 balls left and MI had Padikkal had tested positive for his side which is already quite balanced in all their power-hitters in the dugout. Covid-19 before clearing it with departments. “Our team is pretty balanced and there However, Harshal Patel got into a negative test and joining the are going to be some selection headaches which is the act and ran through the mid- team. always good,” Warner said. “It is great that Bhuvi is dle and lower order. back. He has had a fantastic series against England. We He deceived have a lot of depth in bowling and firepower in batting.” with a slow full toss, got Ishan African Marco Jansen to com- Kishan with a yorker, had Krunal plete a fifer. BEHRENDORFF REPLACES HAZLEWOOD Pandya caught at deep mid- Brief scores: Royal Challengers Australian fast bowler will replace wicket and then also had Kieron Bangalore (C Lynn 49, S Yadav compatriot Josh Hazlewood in the CSK squad after the Pollard caught in the deep. He 31, I Kishan 28, H Patel 5/27) vs latter pulled out of the IPL. Behrendorff, a left-arm then bowled IPL debutant South Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Harshal Patel celebrates with his teammates after he takes wicket of Mumbai Indians batsman during 2021 IPL opening game @IPL Mumbai Indians. pacer, has featured in 11 ODIs and seven T20Is for Australia so far. This is his second IPL stint after having represented Mumbai Indians in 2019. NZ TRAVEL BAN COULD AFFECT KIWIS Mayor Sadiq wants to bring New Zealand's travel ban from India starting Sunday could impact its cricketers playing in the IPL and force Master vs Apprentice them to fly straight to the UK for the two-Test series against England in May-June, followed by the World Test Championship final. Captain Kane Williamson, Pant ready to pip Dhoni on his captaincy debut IPL matches to London pacers and Kyle Jamieson are among the 10 New Zealand players taking part in the IPL. VENUE: WANKHEDE STADIUM, MUMBAI PTI n LONDON es and a busy cricket calendar. KEY PLAYERS But Khan is determined to JHYE TO DEAL PRESSURE WITH SMILE RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN eeking re-election next month, stage matches of the immensely The T20 format can be unforgiving for the bowlers and HEAD TO HEAD Punjab Kings Australian pacer Jhye Richardson plans to Being a senior pro, his role will SLondon’s Mayor Sadiq Khan has popular T20 league in his country’s Matches 23 vowed to work with cricket author- capital city and also sees plenty of deal with high pressure situations in his maiden IPL be to assist skipper Pant and with a “smile” before his delivery stride. A smile before Chennai Super Kings ities and bring IPL matches to the benefits should his plans turn into provide early breakthroughs 15 British capital after the Covid-19 reality. “I will never stop banging the starting his run up worked for him in the Big Bash 08 pandemic has subsided. drum for investment in our city and League, where he ended up as the leading wicket-taker, Khan expressed his optimism bringing the Indian Premier League and he feels sporting a grin even after he is hit for a six after the successful hosting of NFL to London would not only guaran- should help him deal with the extreme pressure that The Indian all-rounder’s 3D LAST YEAR’S MATCHES comes with playing in the world's biggest T20 league. skills will be vital to CSK’s (National Football League) and ally placed to host IPL matches. tee a home crowd for every coun- Major League Baseball (MLB) “The absence of Live crowds at try but boost tourism and generate chances Delhi Capitals defeated PUNTER EXPECTS RIGHT ATTITUDE Chennai Super Kings by 44 matches in London. elite competitions has been hard for much-needed revenue to help get “This is part of my plan to build many sport-loving Londoners but our capital back on its feet,” Khan For Ponting facing a team like CSK, with a proven PNS n NEW DELHI runs at Dubai a better London after the pandem- I know we can build a better, more said. record, is always a tough challenge and he expects the “right attitude” from each and every member of his Delhi Capitals defeated ic,” Khan said in a press release. open and prosperous city after the NFL has a ten-year agreement n his first match as Delhi Capitals skipper, “I know Londoners are hungry pandemic and see our capital con- to play matches at Tottenham side. “Although we've got a slightly different squad, we IRishabh Pant will be up against his mentor Chennai Super Kings by 5 to see more of the likes of Virat firmed as the undisputed sporting Hotspur’s new stadium. expect to play better as a group and achieve some and talismanic former Indian captain at Sharjah Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh capital of the world.” The IPL has been held outside better results. So, for us, CSK is just game one. We Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s Chennai Super Pant and, with two of the world’s Taking IPL to England will pre- India in the past, with South Africa need to approach it with the right attitude and play well. Kings in the IPL clash at Wankhede stadium greatest cricket grounds in Lord’s sent its own set of challenges, hosting it in 2009 and the UAE last “Hopefully, win that game and move onto the second in Mumbai on Saturday. 590 and The Kia Oval, London is ide- including timing of hosting match- year amid the pandemic. game. But we know that we'll have to play well to win.” In a battle between the past and present of Indian cricket superstars, both teams will look to start the new season on a positive note. Mahendra Singh Dhoni who Last year Delhi ended as runners-up while CSK finished second from the bottom. scored 590 runs at an average of For Delhi, apart from Pant, the onus will 32.77 in 24 innings of 26 Zidane hopes more Clasicos for Messi & Ramos be on the likes of Shikhar Dhawan and in-form matches for Chennai Super Kings AFP n Prithvi Shaw to give a good start. And to com- and Rising Pune Supergiants MADRID Real Madrid vs Barcelona “We have been very good pliment the Indian openers there’s Steve recently, consistent,” he said. Smith’s and in the middle. against Delhi Capitals, needs just inedine Zidane on Friday Live from 12:30am IST “And not just with the ball, Man Utd on course for semis But they will miss the services of South 10 runs to become sixth batsman Zsaid that he hoped Lionel FACEBOOK we have improved defensively AFP n MADRID African Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje on to score over 600 runs against Messi and Sergio Ramos won’t too. We know that regardless of Saturday. The pacer duo is currently serving have played their last Clasicos Atletico Madrid, whose defeat what we have done up to now, anchester United defeat- six-day mandatory quarantine. Delhi Capitals come the end of the season, with at Sevilla last Sunday allowed we will have to Med Spanish club Also, the positive corona test has doubts over the futures of the their rivals to move within play well Granada 2-0 in the first leg of already ruled out Axar Patel. Barcelona and Real Madrid touching distance of the sum- tomorrow.” their Europa League quarter- In the absence of these three, 1479 captains ahead of a huge La Liga mit. final tie in Spain on Thursday, Chris Woakes is likely to lead encounter. Madrid are three while Arsenal conceded a the pace attack. While Both players’ contracts are points behind their city stoppage-time equaliser in a Ravichandran Ashwin will head Shikhar Dhawan who made up at the end of the campaign rivals in third, while sec- 1-1 draw at home to Czech the spin department. and Messi is yet to commit to a ond-placed Barca are a champions Slavia Prague. On the other hand, Chennai 1479 runs at an average of new deal with Barca after try- point closer, meaning a Marcus Rashford raced will be bolstered by the return of 38.92 in 47 innings of as many ing to force an exit last summer. win for either side at on to a long ball sprayed Suresh Raina, who opted out of matches, needs 21 runs to When asked if Saturday’s Valdebebas will upfield by Victor Lindelof to last year’s edition due to clash in the Spanish capital knock Atletico off fire United in front at Los At Emirates, Arsenal’s Covid-19 related restric- become the fourth would be the last of the pair’s the top for the Carmenes on 31 minutes poor league form under Mikel tions. He will bat at No batsman to score over careers at Spain’s top two clubs, first time since against a team enjoying a Arteta has left the Gunners 3. 1500 runs for Delhi Madrid coach Zidane said: “I December after brilliant debut European cam- with the Europa League as His return will hope not”. ruthlessly chip- paign. their only hope of silverware give more stability to Capitals in IPL “Sergio is not going to play ping away at what Bruno Fernandes con- this year, but the 2019 run- the Super Kings mid- Faisel Features tomorrow. It’s sad, but I really was a 10-point verted a late penalty after he ners-up were denied victory dle-order which has hope that he will stay here,” the lead in February. was caught off the ball by Yan at the Emirates following a the likes of Amabti partner Faf du Plessis at the Frenchman added of the injured Zidane, Eteki, with the Portuguese 94th-minute header by Tomas Rayudu, MS Dhoni. top. 35-year-old. whose team midfielder’s spot-kick squirm- Holes. Robin Uthappa In Moeen Ali, Zidane also said that he impressed in a 3-1 ing agonisingly through the Nicolas Pepe had come had a good domes- Ravindra Jadeja, Sam hoped Messi woud remain at Champions League hands of Rui Silva. off the bench to give Arsenal tic season with Curran and big buy Barca for the good of Spanish win over Liverpool However, Solskjaer will be the lead four minutes from Kerala in the Vijay Krishnappa Gowtham, CSK has football, joking “let him stay at this week, appeared without the suspended trio of time, only for Holes to nod in Hazare and he is good all-rounders. Barcelona — he’s doing very confident ahead of a captain Harry Maguire, Luke at a corner and extend Slavia’s expected to get And ever-improving Shardul well there!” crucial fixture in his Shaw and Scott McTominay unbeaten run to 22 games, the nod ahead Thakur, who can also bat, and Barca and reigning champi- attempt to retain for the second leg at Old having already knocked out of Ruturaj Deepak Chahar will lead the pace ons Madrid are both trying to his team’s league Trafford next week. Leicester City and Rangers. Gaikwad to attack. chase down league leaders title. 12

Vijayawada Saturday April 10 2021 tollywood 11th Hour will set standards for Telugu OTT content: Praveen Sattaru plotting for it. Will Aratrika manage Won’t work on a project PARVATHANENI RAMBABU to save her company? 11th Hour tries to show how dif- ficult it is for a woman to head a ctress Tamannaah Bhatia business when all her contempo- that has no purpose: SV will be making her digital 11th Hour that raries are rooting for her fall. It debut with also shows that entrepreneur- has begun streaming on ship is a male-dominated sec- A Aha. The web series, which Krishna Reddy tor and a woman needs to was helmed by director Chandamama prove herself every step of the Praveen Sattaru of way to make others understand Kathalu fame, is said to be, in the her worth. Accomplished Telugu director’s own words, a ‘slow burn, The director is all praise for filmmaker SV Krishna intense and mature corporate drama.’ the actress’ skills. The series is inspired by Upendra 8 Hours, in “Her character has great Reddy, who is known Namburi’s 2017 book scope in the series. It is filled which the protagonist faces a multi- with dialogues and varied for his remarkable layered high stakes boardroom chal- emotions. We never went lenge that unfolds over one night. overboard with any of the Telugu films, is Talking about how the script and scenes, we added just what making his debut on the film came to be, the actor says, was necessary and the rest “Producer Pradeep Uppalapati wrote 11th Hour. When is for you to see. Tamannah Telugu television. The the initial script for carried the show on her Pradeep approached me with the shoulders and we’re both ace director speaks story, he asked if I was interested in happy with how the prod- The working on a script not written by me, uct has turned out,” exclusively with I said ‘why not, if the contentAha is great.’ Praveen speaks of the lead Pioneer K RAMYA I loved the story, after which actress. ’s greenlit the series and Tamannaah was Talking about the subject SREE about his roped in.” The makers realised that of the film, Praveen says, the story had a lot of variations and “It’s a true blue women-cen- furture projects, TV plot twists and so would suit best to tric film, a subject that is the be a web series with major cliff-hang- need of the hour. About how debut, and more… ers than a film. feminism is viewed these fter missing in action for The filmmaker, who has films like days, I’d say, women are only long, senior directors Guntur Talkies, PSV Garuda Vega and fighting for their rights and seem to be making a come my way. I don’t want to let go other such films to his credit, has not to stomp down on men. comeback to give a differ- of any opportunity that will connect never worked for such a genre and 11 If the former were the case, a ent dimension to their me to the audiences. Hence, my stint was excited to take up this project. “ a few decades later, we’d work. in acting and composing, otherwise, Hour sets a standard in the Telugu have men fighting for their Accomplished Telugu filmmaker direction is what my heart beats for.” OTT forum. It’s mature, intellectual, rights.” SV Krishna Reddy, who is known He who terms Art itself as a genre and unique in its own way,” the direc- Praveen’s next is an for his remarkable Telugu films like that he loves the most made a mark tor shares. action drama starring Yamaleela, Ugadi, and more, is mak- on with his romcoms 11th Hour is a story that unfolds in Nagarjuna Akkineni and ing his Telugu TV debut with the like Mayaodu, Gatothkachudu, just over 12 hours. Aditya Group of in lead roles upcoming season of Drama Juniors. Vinodam, Subhalagnam, Companies, headed by Aratika Reddy while Tamannah has her hands Explaining how it feels to debut as Mavichuguru, Athade Oka Sainyam, (Tamannaah) is on the verge of liqui- with projects in Telugu, Tamil and a judge, the veteran director tells us, Hungama, and Pellam Oorelithe, etc. dation. Nearly half a dozen men are in her kitty. “It feels wonderful to be back in the When asked which of his films he’d all set to bring down Aratrika and are limelight with this show. Children remake, if given an opportunity, and these days are extremely hardwork- whom he would cast from the cur- ing and are open to learning, which, rent generation actor, he says, “I according to me, is a wonderful would love to remake Rajendrudu thing for someone to have. I love Gajendrudu. Since it has an animal Khiladi teaser to Dil Raju’s their attitude and they are way in it, I’m sure people will love to mature for their age and I feel watch it on screen. In the current lot pleased to judge this show and its of actors, I feel Nani or contestants.” can do justice to the character. I be out on April 12 Romance, drama, sentiment — all already made a sequel to Yamaleela fanboy had a different definition during the and converted it into a TV series. ass Maharaja Twitter. celluloid era. The director is famous Similarly, I have done a film called is cur- It is known news that the for his films that are a mix of all of Aahvanam that I made in English as rently busy with Krack actor and Ramesh these. His films were enriched with well. It is a subject everyone can his upcoming Varma earlier worked moment emotions that would leave people relate to, and it will perform well in M action-drama together for the film Veera glued to the screens like bees are to the theatres.” Khiladi in which that turned to be dud. ctor and at the big screen dur- honey. For the masterpieces of quin- “I utilised the time I got during he will be essaying a dual Despite that, Bengal Tiger politician ing the introductory tessential experimental filmmaker the lockdown, to give my best in my role. The movie helmed by fame Ravi Teja gave Ramesh Pawan scene of Pawan Kalyan SV Krishna Reddy whose forte is to next film. Earlier, I was not into Ramesh Varma has Varma another chance. a Kalyan in the movie. Helmed mix mythology, family sentiment writing dialogues or scripts. During Meenakshi Chaudhary of Ramesh Varma had two hits made his by Venu Sriram and and comedy, have changed the the lockdown, I started writing dia- Out Of Love fame, and in his career which were comeback jointly backed by Dil dynamics of Telugu cinema. logues and I discovered something Dimple Hayathi of Eureka remakes — Ride, a remake with Vakeel Saab after Raju and Boney The ace director says he is ready new in myself. It felt nice to know fame, as female leads. The of a Korean film and three years. The film Kapoor, the film with a new subject that will be hilar- that I wrote all the scenes myself,” he film is being backed by Rakshasudu, a remake of opened to jam-packed Vakeel Saab also has ious and that he is awaiting the shares when asked how he Satyanarayana Koneru, pre- Ratsasan, starring halls yesterday, thanks Anjali, Nivetha producers’ to take the film to spent his lockdown. sented by Jayanthi Lal Gada, Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas. to the mass following Thomas, Prakash Raj the sets. Sharing what he and music scored by Devi On the other side, Ravi Teja Pawan Kalyan has in and Ananya Nagalla in Krishna Reddy, who is an wants to do next, he Sri Prasad. is going to work with the Telugu states. It is the crucial roles. The actor, director, and com- says, “I don’t want to Now according to the lat- Trinadha Rao Nakkina for known that Dil Raju, film is a remake of the poser, says direc- do films that have no est update, the makers of an upcoming film #RT68, who is a PK fan him- Hindi blockbuster Pink tion is what he meaning. My every film Khiladi are to unveil the which will be backed by self, has produced the that Amitabh loves the most. “I should convey a mes- teaser of the Ravi Teja-star- Abhishek Agarwal and TG film. He left no stone- Bachchan and Taapsee don’t want to sage. I cannot do a rer on April 12, at 10:08 am. Vishwa Prasad under the unturned to express his Pannu in lead roles. leave any kind film without a This news was confirmed by ban ner of Abhishek excitement to work Recently Dil Raju of opportuni- proper sto- Ramesh Varma himself, by Agarwal Arts and People with Pawan Kalyan. revealed that he had ties that ryline or sharing a post and poster on Media Factory banners. The actor’s fanboy seen Pawan Kalyan’s a mes- moment in the theatres craze in the theatres sage.” yesterday went viral. during his movie Tholi Like any other crazy Prema and that his fan, the producer was dream finally came spotted whistling and true with the screening throwing colour papers of Vakeel Saab.

Love Story release postponed he makers of cols. Speaking to the media, the film’s and Sai Pallavi-starrer Love director said, “The film Story announced that they were is completed and came out well. We were postponing the release of the excited to release it. Over the last few t film, owing to therising Covid- days, we have been discussing the situa- 19 cases in Telangana and tion regarding coronavirus. Cases are ris- acrossIndia. The film was earlier sup- ing across India and on the date we posed to release on April 16. A new announced, April 16, cases may still be release date is yet to be finalised, but on the rise.” sources that the makers are considering “It’s a film that everyone should watch. a May release. Speaking to reporters, We spoke to distributors and other stake- Naga Chaitanya said, “Unfortunately, holders and thought it is best to postpone coronavirus cases are becoming worse it for now. We are ready for release and over the last few days, so we decided that we will do it as soon as possible. As soon this is not a good time to release the as things get a little relaxed and some film, as health is priority. I believe in the normalcy returns, we will release the content of the film and even if we release film. We have a good film in hand, so we late, the content will always prove suc- will wait for the right time to release it,” cessful.” he added. In the film, Naga Chaitanya, The actor urged the public to wear who plays a middle-class young man in masks, ensure physical distancing and the film, has picked up the Telangana follow all other Covid-19 safety proto- dialect for his part.