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PM to be invited for #KarnatakaJobsForKannadigas Polavaram: PPA averse Rythu Bharosa to reverse tendering launch to impact 8.9lakh Telugus? DEEPTHI NANDAN REDDY PNS n VIJAYAWADA n HYDERABAD l It has been assessed during l the meeting that reverse Chief Minister YS Ripple effects of AP Bill providing for local reservation The Polavarm Project tendering of Polavaram Jaganmohan Reddy set the Authority (PPA) has expressed project works may lead to date and timeline for the NAVEENA GHANATE not yet gained traction to the concern over reverse tendering launch of various welfare pro- n HYDERABAD levels desired among pro- process initiated by the Andhra delay in the completion of the grammes while reviewing the Kannadiga groups, it has Pradesh government as it may project Spandana programme here The law providing for reser- become a matter of deep con- lead to cost escalation and l The increase in the timeline on Tuesday. He said that more vation to local people even in cern for a section of Telugus, delay in the construction of the than one lakh representations the private sector, recently while most people belonging project. PPA officials convened may also lead to cost have been received by the passed by the Andhra Pradesh to the Telugu states who are an emergency meeting in escalation end of July, which became pos- government, seems to be hav- aware of the developments in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The l "We advise the AP sible because of the proactive ing ripple effects, with certain the neighbouring State are meeting was held to discuss approach of the government other states actively consid- unpleasantly surprised. issues relating to pre-closure of government to consider all towards issues and concerns of ering similar pieces of legis- After #KarnatakaJobsFor tenders of construction agen- these factors before taking a final decision," said RK Jain, people. Officers informed lation. Kannadigas started to trend, cies of Polavaram project. RK Jain pointed out the Chief Minister that An undercurrent of protest #TelanganajobsforTelanganite Officials tried to gauge the Chairman of Polavaram that the extent of 1,08,997 grievances received seeking "Karnataka jobs for s came into picture, and start- impact of reverse tendering Project Authority, speaking increase in project last week. The Chief Minister Kannadigas" is gaining ed catching up on Twitter; process on the Polavarm pro- after the meeting in took stock of the flood situa- momentum, with the Chief with the active ones on the ject's completion and took stock cost may be assessed Hyderabad tion in Godavari and Krishna Minister of Karnataka and social platform now asking of the project construction till only after receiving rivers, recruitment of village actor Upendra, among others, the governments to push for date. l After #KarnatakaJobsFor Kannadigas started to trend, responses from the Naidu mocks AP govt after volunteers, launching of Rythu extending support. local reservation in jobs. "It has been assessed during PPA meeting Bharosa scheme and priority Should things be taken to #TelanganajobsforTelanganites came into picture, and Even the Chief Minister of the meeting that reverse ten- fresh tenderers sectors in industrial sector at their logical conclusion, the Karnataka's handle on Sunday dering of Polavaram project the review meeting. future of about 8.9lakh started catching up on Twitter; with the active ones on tweeted, "Our government works may lead to delay in the He stated that Prime Telugus settled in Karnataka hopes that Kannadigas should completion of the project. The Irrigation Department partici- and former Chief Minister N Minister Narendra Modi could be impacted. This the social platform now asking the governments to get more employment in increase in the timeline may pated in the meeting. It is said Chandrababu Naidu criticised would be invited to launch the includes frightening conse- push for local reservation in jobs Kannada. Government policy also lead to an increase in the that PPA officials have the AP government's decision YSR Rythu Bharosa scheme on quences, including being is also in this regard. We cost of the project. "We advise expressed satisfaction over the on reverse tendering citing October 15, the Chief Minister thrown out of jobs, relocating always respect this local feel- the AP government to consid- work of Navayuga Company, Polavaram project officials' said and asked the Collectors families due to local trouble, Telugus went alone to for Kannadigas. There has ing. We hope to see that the er all these factors before tak- which has done the project con- stance. to see that the programme was and undue pressure to per- Karnataka; the rest have set- been a fight over this for feelings of the people of the ing a final decision," said RK struction till date and sought a "We should listen to others implemented in a transparent form in the face of local job tled there, along with their many years. It is also the State are not affected". Jain, Chairman of Polavaram complete report on the project when we don't know. But, will manner. The Village aspirants waiting on the families permanently. aspiration of everyone in the This move in Karnataka Project Authority, speaking from AP Irrigation officials. not listen! Even the Polavaram Secretariat would issue the wings. On Monday, actor Upendra state to give them priority. I comes after the Andhra after the meeting in Hyderabad. The meeting of PPA assumed Authority has made it clear cards to the tenant farmers to About 4.37lakh Telugus are demanded that all jobs in will fight for it. To this end, I Pradesh Assembly passed a RK Jain, however, pointed significance as Chief Minister today. Will these intellectuals be applicable for 11 months. settled in Maharashtra, 2.86 Karnataka be given to 'locals'. will fast at the statue of Bill in July to ensure 75% out that the extent of increase YS Jaganmohan Reddy had listen at least now," tweeted The Chief Minister said that 90 lakh in Tamil Nadu, and He released a video in which Gandhi on the 14th and 15th quota for locals in private in project cost may be assessed initiated a first-of-its-kind Chandrababu Naidu in an obvi- per cent of the grievances 1.2lakh in Odisha. he mentioned that there of this month. I need support industrial jobs, though the only after receiving responses reverse tendering process. ous reference to the YSRCP received in Spandana are being As per a report brought out would be a fight to achieve from youth and I hope that industry in the newly carved from the fresh tenderers. Chandrababu Naidu mocks government by posting the solved. by the Council for Social this. Upendra observes in the the protest will be a success". State views it as "regressive Senior officials of Central AP govt after PPA meeting. press release released by the Development, only 1.6 lakh video: "Karanataka Jobs are Although this video has and hurtful to investments". Water Commission and AP Meanwhile, Opposition leader PPA after the meeting. Jana Sena GODAVARI-PENNA RIVER-LINKING PROJECT CM bats for transparency MLA held for Ladakh Union Territory attack on NGT directs AP govt in government projects police station involves Chinese territory PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n AMARAVATI not to proceed sans EC PNS n BEIJING Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan l Wang Yi tells Jaishankar Reddy instructed officials to An MLA belonging to Jana PNS n HYDERABAD sentatives of the regional office China, whose forces regularly expedite the work to identify 25 Sena Party was arrested in of the Environment Ministry, intrude into Ladakh, stuck to engineering colleges where connection with the alleged The National Green Tribunal the Central Pollution Control its opposition to the creation of Skill Development Centres attack on Razole Police (NGT) directed the Andhra Board (CPCB) and the State Ladakh Union Territory, with would be set up to cope up with Station on Tuesday. Pradesh government on Pollution Control Board. Chinese Foreign Minister the 75% job reservations for Ten followers of MLA Tuesday not to proceed with the The order came after the Wang Yi telling his Indian locals. Rapaka Varaprasad were also Godavari-Krishna-Penna bench perused a report sub- counterpart S. Jaishankar that In the review meeting on arrested in the same case, river linking project mitted by the committee, the move "involves Chinese industries department, he said according to police. A case and the construction which told the tribunal territory". that there should be trans- under various IPC sections, of the Pattiseema, that after reviewing the Wang told Jaishankar that parency in all the projects that including preventing a pub- Purushothapatnam proposal of the the Indian government's the government takes up from lic servant from discharging and Chintalapudi lift Godavari-Krishna- announcement of the estab- ports, airports, metro rail, elec- The Chief Minister directed his duties, was registered irrigation schemes Penna river linking project lishment of the Ladakh Union tric buses and other projects officials to have a thorough against them. without the necessary envi- and a site inspection, it was Territory, "which involves that would come in the Build knowledge about the possible Condemning the arrest, ronmental clearance (EC). recommended that before Chinese territory, has posed a Operate and Transfer (BOT) outcome of the dangerous pol- Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan A bench headed by NGT going for any construction challenge to China's sover- module, he said. lution from the industries even blamed the police for the flare Chairperson Justice Adarsh activities that required an EC, eignty and violated the two Pollution should be con- before giving permission to up. He also alleged that police Kumar Goel also directed the a detailed project proposal countries' agreement on main- statement. Wang said China Foreign Minister Shah trolled and toxic waste should them. "Industry authorities were applying different yard- government to implement the might be prepared and the taining peace and stability in was concerned about the cur- Mahmood Qureshi made an be controlled and permission should know as to whether the sticks for ruling and opposi- recommendations of a joint necessary statutory environ- the border region". rent Kashmir situation and emergency visit to China should be given to industries industries are releasing toxics tion legislators. committee comprising repre- mental clearance taken. Jaishankar has conveyed to the escalating India-Pakistan Friday evening and briefed only after getting clearance or not," he said and pointed Narrating the sequence of Wang that the creation of conflict. "India's move to end Wang on Pakistan's views, from the Pollution Board. out as to how the pharma events, police said some peo- Ladakh has "no implication for the constitutional status of position and countermeasures Economic empowerment of companies are emitting pollu- ple were taken into custody in either the external boundaries Jammu Kashmir will change on Kashmir". women should be a high pri- tion. a gambling case on Sunday. of India or the Line of Actual the status quo of the disputed The state-run daily quoted ority, while steps should be He directed officials to be The MLA had gone to the CM to tour districts from Sept Control (LAC) with China" area and result in regional "Chinese observers" to say that taken to bring APSRTC out of more cautious about the inten- police station and wanted and that "India was not raising tensions," he added. "India's move was reckless. the red, he said. sity of the pollution the indus- the sub-inspector to release PNS n VIJAYAWADA houses and directed officials any additional territorial China believes any unilateral They noted that Kashmir is a Explaining about as to how tries are emitting and asked one person, who was suffer- to ensure speedy construc- claims". "India's move is nei- action that may complicate powderkeg filled with territo- Israel people using desalination them to observe as to why sev- ing from kidney ailment. Chief Minister YS tion of houses. ther valid to China nor will the situation in Kashmir rial disputes and ethnic and water, he said that they are pro- eral countries are denying per- As the police did not free Jaganmohan Reddy will tour On the housing front, he change the status quo - that should not be taken, Wang said regional conflicts. They added viding 25 litres of water at Rs mission to such kind of indus- him, the MLA and his fol- the districts from asked officials to conduct a China exercises sovereignty at the meeting. that the situation is not India's 1. He questioned TDP Chief tries in their respective nations. lowers had a heated argument September. Sharing the survey on the requirement and administrative jurisdic- The paper noted that though 'internal affairs'." Chandrababu Naidu as to why He questioned as to why the with the sub-inspector and details, the Chief Minister of house sites for the people tion over the territories Jaishankar's visit was prede- "New Delhi's unilateral deci- he didn't give 20 litres water at incentives meant for industries staged a dharna. said that by Ugadi everyone in the district by taking a vil- involved", the Global Times termined, "many observers sion will bite India back in the the rate of Rs 2, which he has to the tune of Rs 2,000 crore in the State would be given lage as a unit. quoted Wang as saying, quot- called it an 'emergency visit' future," warned Chinese mentioned prominently in his were pending during the ing a Chinese Foreign Ministry because it came after Pakistan experts. manifesto. Naidu's regime. TODAY ALMANAC Month & Paksham: Include Kapus in BC-F category Shravana & Shukla Paksha Principal crops 180 girls' hair Tithi : Chaturdashi: 03:45 pm l Nakshatram: Full Night Mudragada writes to PM Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start PNS n VIJAYAWADA Brahmmananda Reddy had any important work) to solve water problem! removed the reservation Rahukalam: 12:20 pm – 01:55 pm l Former MP Mudragada again by issuing another GO. Yamagandam: 07:36 am – 09:11 am Tresses are among prized ornaments of a woman, at least traditionally speaking! Padmanabham on Tuesday "Since then, every party Varjyam: 09:46 am – 11:33 am PNS n MEDAK All 180 students in the mini- wrote a letter to Prime has lured and betrayed us Gulika: 10:46 am - 12:20 pm residential school, studying in Minister Narendra Modi with the promise of reserva- Good Time: (to start any Due to the influence of con- Classes 1-6, went through the requesting him to include the tion. All this will be done important work) servative families, particularly ordeal. Kapu community in BC-F before elections and after in rural areas, most girls feel Parents visited the hostel category and implement the polling, the same saga Amritakalam: 08:28 pm – 10:15 pm very proud to flaunt their lock on Monday on account of reservations accordingly. repeats again," he said. He Abhijit Muhurtham: of hair - especially, the long Bakrid and were stunned to see Mudragada mentioned in mentioned that on December Nil unbound hair. They can't their wards sporting short the letter that as per the 2, 2017, the AP Assembly imagine wearing their hair hairs. For a moment, they British Government Gazette had a passed a resolution to VIJAYAWADA short like modern-day bindaas thought the girls had become Papers No 67/1915, Kapu, include the Kapu communi- WEATHER divas, most of whom sport rebels overnight! Telaga, Ontari and Balija ty in BC-F category and had bobbed hairs to suit their They later questioned the communities received reser- sent the bill No 33/2017 to Forecast: Cloudy Temp: 36/26 career dreams. principal for taking the deci- vation for government jobs. the Union government with Humidity: 66% Against all these feelings, the sion to crop their hairs without But after the independence, then Chief Minister the approval of the Governor. Sunrise: 05.58 principal of a tribal welfare informing them. the then Chief Minister Damodaram Sanjeevaiah had "I request you to finalise Sunset: 06.42 mini residential school, Aruna, The principal stuck to her Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy had restored the reservation the BC-F Category reserva- poured cold water on the girls' to save on water used in the In a self-righteous manner, gun: "I had no alternative removed the reservation to through the GO No 3250. tion to Kapu, Ontari, Balija, Current Weather Conditions Updated August 13, 2019 5:00 PM aspirations to wear long hair by hostel, which is facing acute she got the girl students' hairs because of acute scarcity of the Kapu community in Unfortunately, in 1964, the and Telaga communities", he cutting it too short, ostensibly shortage of water. cut short as if they were boys. water in the hostel." 1956. Again in 1961, the then Chief Minister Kasu urged the Prime Minister. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 14, 2019 vijayawada 02

CAPSULE IGMC Stadium: Where everything New twists, turns to Ganavaram VIZAG TO HOST SIR VIZZY TROPHY airport expansion saga VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) is hosting Sir G. RAVI KIRAN happens except sports n Vizzy Trophy tournament at VIJAYAWADA Visakhapatnam from August 22, according to ACA secretary Ch. J R SHRIDHARAN need to remove the concrete and The land pooling issue of n Arun Kumar here on Tuesday. VIJAYAWADA bring the stadium back to the Gannavaram airport is wit- The tournament will be held in original shape. Earlier, TDP nessing new twists and turns. one-day format and the eight If there is one public space government used the ground for Some new politicians have teams are participating namely which is widely misused by hosting various events but they entered the scene and influ- Indian Oil Corporation, administrators in Vijayawada never used asphalt to harm the encing officials to change the Chhattisgarh, Jammu & that is the sprawling Indira texture of the ground,” said K.P. land, which was offered as Kashmir, ACA President’s XI, Gandhi Municipal Corporation Rao, Secretary, and Krishna compensation for the plot Pondicherry, Mumbai, Himachal Stadium, which is the fulcrum District Olympic Association owners. Pradesh and ACA Secretary XI. of sports activities in the city. (KDOA). The sports officials The land suggested was He said K Aswin Hebbar will lead The sports arena, which had said asphalt was being used to Arjapuram by TDP MLA the ACA President’s XI while CR witnessed several premier activ- prevent water stagnation as the Vallabhaneni Vamsi and the Gnaneswar will be the skipper of ities such as the one day inter- several events held during new land suggested at Plot owners staging a protest demanding justice in Vijayawada (File photo) ACA Secretary XI. The teams: national cricket match between parade might get affected owing Buddhavaram is by a senior ACA President’s XI: K Aswin India and West Indies, a three- to the muddy conditions. “As the YSRCP leader Yarlagadda Plot owners the exercise as senior YSRCP Hebbar (Capt.), Shoaib Md day fixture between Board Chief Minister is taking part we Venkata Rao, who tasted defeat leader Venkata Rao is object- Khan, D.B. Ravi Teja, B. President’s XI and Zimbabwe, must ensure proper arrange- in the hands of Vamsi. belong to the ed Arjapuram land as it was international kabaddi tourna- The 400-m athletic track has turned into a concrete road at IGMC Stadium in ments. You should remember it Many feel that the brain finalised by his rival Sumanth, D.B. Prasanth Kumar, Vijayawada on Tuesday middle class. K.V. Sasikanth, G. Manish, Y. ment and dozens of Ranji, Wills is the maiden Independence behind the new initiative was Vallabhaneni Vamsi. Now, he Pruthvi Raj. Ch. Kranthi Kumar, and Deodhar trophy fixtures has Day celebrations by the YSRC Ventata Rao, who was keen to Now, they have is suggesting a new alternative Ch. Stephen, K.N. Prudhvi Raj, become the most-sought venue Keen to celebrate the Independence government". derail the Vamsi’s plans. been waiting for in Buddhavaram area. D. Swaroop Kumar, M. Pranith, for the district and State admin- Day on Wednesday, the district Sports enthusiasts and mem- Nearly, 200 families have “Some people with vested N. Jyothi Sai Krishna, I. Karthik istrations to host non-sporting bers of various sporting associ- plots in different layouts near years for an interest are influencing high- Raman, U.A.V. Varma and Sk. events since 2014 - the year of administration has chosen the ations looked dejected as they do Gannavaram airport. Soon alternative plot er officials to cancel the pro- Kamaruddin. ACA Secretary's bifurcation. stadium for the prestigious flag not have a quality outdoor sta- after the decision of expanding posed Arjapuram site and XI: CR Gnaneswar (Capt.), K. Keen to celebrate the dium to practice without any the airport after getting inter- though they lost promoting Buddhavaram. Karan Shinde, K. Maheep Kumar, Independence Day on hosting and ID Parade and has laid hindrance. “We are a cursed fra- national status, the airport a good amount According to sources, these P.P. Manohar, P. Girinath Reddy, Wednesday, the district admin- concrete (asphalt) roads thus spoiling ternity as we do not have a sta- authorities started identifying of revenue on the people will benefit Rs 5 lakh B.S. Vinay Kumar, Ch. VS istration has chosen the stadium the turf cricket pitch and other dium where only sports events land surrounding the airport per acre in this deal. For their Koushik, D. Naren Reddy, P. for the prestigious flag hosting can happen. How can you expect thus initiating land pooling land submitted personal benefit, they are Tapasvi, M. Dhruv Kumar Reddy, and ID Parade and has laid con- facilities a gold medal or a coveted trophy process with the help of for expansion putting us in trouble and S. Ashish, Sk. Ismail, M. Raju crete (asphalt) roads thus spoil- if our practice sessions are ham- Krishna district administra- delaying the land pooling Kulayappa, M. Haisankar Reddy, ing the turf cricket pitch and has become a convenient place constraints in the city. After the pered?, questioned Andhra tion. exercise,” bemoaned a plot G.V. Pavan Kumar Reddy, S. Md. other facilities. for the government to organise ID parade, the stadium will be Pradesh Athletic Association MLA Vallabhaneni Vamsi, owner. Rafi and K. Bhagat Varma. “Since 2014, IGMC stadium its programmes due to space unfit and unsafe for training. We Chief Coach Vinayak Prasad. former District Collector land by developing a layout as The plot owners belong to Lakshmi Kantham, MRO and plots were handed over by the middle class and they pur- Sub-Collector together them were layout plots. chased plots with their hard- finalised a land in Arjapuram. Special Deputy Collector earned income. Now, they are This was finalised and the Kesava Naidu was appointed waiting for years for an alter- ‘Jagan harming interests of poor’ Rain plays land was acquired from the for the land acquisition process native plot even though they farmers. The Plot Owners’ for the airport expansion. lost a good amount of revenue PNS n VIJAYAWADA Tribunal against AP interests spoilsport Association has requested The change in the govern- on the land submitted for on Krishna water sharing. He authorities to hand over the ment brought a new twist to expansion. CPI State secretary K will be remembered for his VIJAYAWADA: Both the Ramakrishna on Tuesday words describing late YSR as matches – Himachal vs. found fault with Chief ‘water thief’. KCR should first Bengal and Andhra Blue Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy withdraw the affidavits filed Vs. Andhra Green – was for pursuing a dubious against Rayalaseema projects hampered by intermittent Short film competitions SCR to run employment scheme by sack- and then should think of rains on the second-day play ing the existing employees doing his best to the region of the four-day quadrangu- 20 specials to and appointing new employ- belonging to Andhra Pradesh. lar Popular Cup tournament ees, mostly belonging to Ramakrishna also found at Mupaladu on Tuesday. from September 26 Rameswaram YSRCP. fault with Vice President Bengal was 77 for two in PNS n VIJAYAWADA Shankar would preside over Speaking to media persons, Venkaiah Naidu and demand- 19 overs in reply to the programme and present via Guntur he said the Chief Minister, ed his apology or the state of Himachal Pradesh's 256 A Telugu short film compe- prizes to the winners. He instead of providing news Andhra Pradesh. “He, as the when rain prevented play. tition will be held to mark the said prizes will be given to the PNS n VIJAYAWADA jobs he was sacking existing Chairman of Rajya Sabha, In the other match, 124th birth anniversary of short films in three cate- employees who were earning CPI State secretary K Ramakrishna addressing the media in Vijayawada on Tuesday showed keen interest in the Andhra Green was 63 for poet Gurram Joshua from gories and the first prize will South Central Railway, in meagre salaries. “It is a fool passing of the crucial J & K one in 21 overs in reply to September 26 to 27, accord- be a cash prize of Rs 25,000, order to clear extra rush of hardly decision to remove employees”. He said history Reorganization Bill and did Andhra Blue’s 229 when ing to Telugu Short Film second prize 15,000 and the passengers, is operating 20 ANMs, e-Seva employees, The Chief was repeating in Andhra little for the Andhra Pradesh rain halted the proceedings. Association general secre- third Rs 10,000. special trains between Gopal Mitras, mid-day meals Pradesh as YSRCP party achieving the special catego- The scores: Himachal tary TV Raju here on The short films will be on Hyderabad and Rameswaram staff and other outsourced Minister instead which blamed TDP for float- ry status”. Pradesh 256 in 120.5 overs Tuesday. He said that the issues such as education, via Guntur, Renigunta, employees and appoint people of providing new ing Janma Bhoomi He said Andhra Pradesh (Purab Raj 93, Deb three for three-day programme will alcohol, caste, religion, farm- according to a release from from YSRCP party as employ- Committees to accommodate will as remembered the mis- 43) vs. Bengal 77 for two in be held at Makineni ers, women problems, envi- SCR on Tuesday. ees in the proposed village jobs, he was its party workers is now busy deeds of Vice President 19 overs (Ankit Haldar 35, Basavapunnaiah Vignana ronment, corruption, unem- Train No. 07685 secretariats”. sacking existing accommodating YSRCP cadre Venkaiah Naidu who as the Youraj Deepak 24). Kendram. ployment, superstitions, Hyderabad – Rameswaram He said most of the in the new jobs. senior cabinet minister of Andhra Blue 229 in 66.1 He said that noted film human relations, human val- special train will depart employees were belonging to employees, who The senior Left leader also BJP Government shied away overs vs. Andhra Green 63 actors Relangi Narasimha ues, international social Hyderabad at 14:30 hrs on weaker sections and below the were earning found fault with Telangana from AP granting the elusive for one in 21 overs. Rao, L.B. Sriram, C media, medical health and August 23, 30, September 6, poverty line, earning paltry meagre salaries, Chief Minister who said that special status. “On several Umamaheswara Rao and N. sexual harassment, he added. 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 salaries as outsourced he would make Rayalaseema issues such as Vizag rail zone, arrive/depart Secunderabad at employees. “Jagan should alleged CPI as ‘Ratnalaseema’ while his Kadapa steel factory, funds for 15:00/15:05 hrs and arrive train his eyes on bigger sharks leader brief stay at Tirupati. “KCR is the capital city and bifurcation Rameswaram at 00:15 hrs on which are looting the State Rayalaseema drohi as he filed promises, Venkaiah played a the second day. and not on hapless poor affidavits with Brijesh Kumar passive role”. Ramya felicitated for In the return direction, Train No. 07686 Rameswaram - Hyderabad special train will depart SMK alumni skating achievement Rameswaram at 05:00 hrs on Be careful with KCR, Tulasi warns Jagan PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20 & 27 PNS n VIJAYAWADA go down Well known skater in the city and arrive/depart Congress leader said and only girl from India to Secunderabad at 10:15/10:20 Andhra Pradesh Congress that Jagan should not memory lane participate in World Roller hrs on the next day and arrive Committee vice president Tulasi VIJAYAWADA: A large num- Games held in Barcelona, Hyderabad at 11:00 hrs. Reddy on Tuesday advised YS forget the words of ber of Siddhartha Mahila Spain, held in July this year. Enroute, these special trains Jaganmohan Reddy to be care- KCR, who called his Kalasala alumni participated in She also excelled in Unique will stop at Nalgonda, ful while dealing with Telangana a meet organised by the college Roller Skating Championship Miryalaguda, Guntur, Tenali, counterpart KCR, who was father a water thief from the first batch to recent- held in Gajuwaka on Sunday. Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, known for betrayal. ly-passed out batch here on After this event she was felic- Renigunta, Katpadi, Vellore Reacting to KCR’s comment Tuesday. They walked down itated by Gajuwaka MLA Cantt, Tiruvannamalai, that he would make undressing them. “One the memory line and recalled Villupuram, ‘Rayalaseema into water to Penna Basin. “He should remember, he asked their memories and experi- Ramyasri began Tiruppadiripuliyur, Ratanalaseema’, he said it was should withdraw the affidavits. the Andhra people to pack ences with the college, teachers Chairman of VMRDA Sronamraju Srinivas felicitating Ramyasri at his chambers in Chidambaram, KCR, who worked against the Jagan should remember KCR their bags and leave and non-teaching staff. A few skating at an early age Visakhapatnam. Her father Reddy Vivekananda Swamy seen extreme right Mayiladuturai, interests of Andhra Pradesh by fought tooth and nail against the Hyderabad. KCR belittled of them spoke about their of five. She has never Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, filing affidavits against Brijesh Polavaram project,” he added. Andhra Pradesh people dur- association with their teachers Tippala Chinna Reddy and Daughter of Reddy Tiruchirapalli, Dindigul, Kumar Tribunal and found Congress leader said that ing his fight for Telangana and felt proud to be part of a looked back since then VMRDA Chairman Vivekananda Swamy and Kodaikanal Rd, Madurai, fault with diversion Krishna Jagan should not forget the and uttered several unparlia- college’s history. They said that and she won several Dronamraju Srinivas. Reddy Anusha, Ramyasri Manamadurai, Paramakkudi, words of KCR, who called his mentarily words. Who is he to they have become role models Both the leaders lauded began skating at an early age Ramanathapuram and VIJAYAWADA father a water thief and said take care of Andhra Pradesh? to the present students as they games locally and this young champion for her of five. She never looked back Mandapam stations on both he would thrash the He should mind his State, “he represent the alumni of the unique achievement both in since then and she won sev- the directions. BULLION RATES Rayalaseema folks after added. prestigious college. abroad India and abroad. eral games locally and abroad. GOLD ` 38, 558 (10 gm) ` 918 SILVER No compromise on safety during flood situations: SCR GM ` 44, 465 (1kg) ` 1,165 PNS n VIJAYAWADA Hyderabad, Vijayawada, airports as per the directive of Guntakal, Guntur and Nanded Mallya also directed Railway Board. South Central Railway General through video conference. the officials to initiate John Thomas, Additional CHICKEN Manager Gajanan Mallya on Mallya reviewed signal and an action plan for General Manager, Vijay RATES `/KG Tuesday said there was no engineering failures during the Agarwal, Chief Administrative compromise on safety and current monsoon season. On providing illumination Officer (Construction), Dressed/With Skin `122 advised officials to take pre- the punctuality aspect, He Brajendra Kumar, Principal Without Skin `139 cautions for the safe running of advised all the DRMs to mon- of railway stations on Financial Advisor, K. Siva Broiler at Farm `84 the trains during the current itor it personally and draw an par with the standards Prasad, Principal Chief monsoon season. action to reduce the failures Engineer, K. V. Siva Prasad, He advised all the DRMs to and plan to attain best punc- maintained by airports Principal Chief Operation EGG intensify patrolling at bridges, tuality duly ensuring safe work- as per the directive of Manager, John Prasad, `/ tunnels and tanks and vulner- ing. Principal Chief Commercial RATES 100 able areas to avoid any unusu- He also reviewed freight Railway Board Manager, Arjun Mundiya, HYDERABAD 328 al occurrences during a loading performance of the SCR General Manager Gajanan Mallya speaking at a review meeting in Vijayawada on Tuesday Principal Chief Mechanical VIJAYAWADA 339 detailed review meeting on zone. He instructed all the grams. Mallya also directed the Engineer, A. A. Phadke, Safety and Punctuality, along officials to inspect the break- He also advised all the Nation Mahatma Gandhiji. He Gandhi at all the important sta- officials to initiate an action Principal Chief Electrical VISAKHAPATNAM 352 with Principal Heads of down vehicles as per their DRMs to draw an action plan instructed on the provision of tions, trains, development of plan for providing illumination Engineer, T.J. Prakash, RETAIL PRICE `3.39 Departments and DRMs of all schedule in order to be pre- for the celebration of 150th posters, murals on the life and nurseries, plantation of saplings of railway stations on par with Principal Chief Medical (IN VIJAYAWADA) six divisions - Secunderabad, pared for any disaster. Birth Anniversary of Father of achievements of Mahatma and Swacchta Pakwada pro- the standards maintained by Director were present.

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et aside Sfor a while the 'abro- Can ‘abrogation' of Art 370 pass legal scrutiny in the SC? gation' of PIN Article 370 been scrapped by a major- In a similar vein, Justice Sri remain a mute spectator for they not reflecting the mood of POINT 370 that stripped the ity vote in Parliament? Or, has Of course, Modi-Shah duo has great influence Krishna Commission stated that alleged rape of democra- the people as those Legislatures state of Jammu and it been made ineffective by the and political might. They perhaps have no that continuance of unified cy as felt by the people of represent them? Where is the Kashmir of its special Presidential order? Only the doubts about the success of their 'Mission state while providing safeguards Andhra Pradesh? The same federal spirit in such decisions status and think about the Legislative Assembly of J&K for Telangana was the best way BJP insisted on unanimous of successive governments? much-publicised act of Modi should remove its special status Kashmir'. It's an agreeable point for everybody forward! But that idea was resolution of the respected Why shouldn't it be applied to government and its legal sanc- and that too with the consent of that the fate of the state of J&K, especially rejected by Parliament. Assembly for division of a the Kashmir issue? Where is the tity! Can this stand legal scruti- majority members of the with regard to Article 370, should be decided During discussion on Article particular state. Still, there was role of state Assembly here on ny in the Apex Court? How will House. The Parliament's deci- 370, Home Minister Amit Shah no such resolution for AP's Article 370? things go on following the sion in the present situation by the state Assembly with a majority vote ridiculed the Congress for bifurcation and the Assembly Has Modi government will- 'restrictions- free' situation in may not stand scrutiny before adopting such a policy of clos- resolved for continuance of fully avoided the possible role the State? Will it lead to influx the Supreme Court. The state of Jammu & Emergency underlines the ing the doors of Parliament, cut- unified state. But Parliament of Kashmir's Assembly, which of non-local people in the name Of course, Modi-Shah duo Kashmir has been divided into potential of judicial activism, ting mikes and stopping live moved against such resolution. truly represents the people of of entrepreneurship or whatev- has great influence and politi- two and the greater part has which saw the Iron Lady, for- transmission of House pro- Ruling parties see political J&K? Is this the reason behind er? What about the fate of cal might. They perhaps have been downgraded into a Union mer PM Indira Gandhi, eat a M D RATNA KUMAR ceedings for getting the AP's reasons in such decisions taken opting for a Presidential order tranquil and serene locales of no doubts about the success of Territory. It's nothing but an humble pie. Senior Journalist Reorganisation Bill passed. by their opponents with a view rather than actual 'abrogation' J&K, which mesmerizes the their 'Mission Kashmir'. It's an insult to the state. There is The Modi government may Telugu people now wonder to push them into troubles. In of the said Article? Are the entire world with its scenic agreeable point for everybody strong opinion in political cir- take a cue from the words of his able happened. The unanimous whether Amit Shah has forgot- Uttar Pradesh also, an unani- Legislatures reflecting the real beauty? that the fate of the state of J&K, cles that 'abrogation' of Article party's 'bete noire', Somnath resolution of the Assembly of ten the key point that his party mous resolution of the feelings and aspirations of the What about the possible legal especially with regard to Article 370 clearly goes against the fed- Chatterjee, former Speaker of combined AP was set aside by was part of such undemocrat- Assembly seeking division of people of various states? Is it the tangles involving the future of 370, should be decided by the eral spirit of India. Lok Sabha, who strongly the Union government and ic exercise. the state into four by the essence of assurance given by the state? Will it be decided by state Assembly with a majority Everybody knows how judi- believed in the 'Supremacy of Parliament divided AP into Why didn't the BJP pull the Mayavathi government earlier successive governments at the the State's Legislature, which vote. Still, Parliament has taken cial activism prevails, despite the Legislature'. two, despite strong opposition carpet from under the feet of was set aside by her opponents Centre to the people of Kashmir ought to be the ultimate deci- initiative and fulfilled the wish presence of Baahubalis in pol- In the case the Andhra from people. Now, it has UPA in that episode if it real- at the Centre for the same rea- to allow their 'legitimate aspira- sion-making body representing of majority lawmakers outside itics. The example of what hap- Pradesh Reorganisation Act become a non-issue for various ly felt that it was an undemo- son. What do people think tions'? Who will answer these the people of J&K? Has Article Kashmir! pened after the infamous 2014 too, something unthink- reasons. cratic act? Why did BJP about such resolutions? Are questions? CAPSULE Untold ban on Ola, Uber Senior leaders should pave HIGHEST HONOUR FOR AP way for youngsters: Gorantla

PHOTOGRAPHER PNS n VIJAYAWADA Vijayawada: The World at Gannavaram airport The MLA stated that Photography Group conferred TDP MLA Gorantla Butchaiah youngsters from all the highest honour in PATRI VASUDEVAN n In fact, the issue drew the Chowdhary on Tuesday pointed photography for this year to n VIJAYAWADA attention of the airport out that the party was giving pref- sections had to be noted Andhra Pradesh erence to leaders, who had been photographer T Srinivas Reddy. authorities a week ago, when welcomed for Denial of entry to Ola and Uber an Ola cab driver was attacked defeated more than four times in Photography Society of cabs inside the Gannavaram air- elections, instead of giving a leadership positions America's sister concern, the by the representative of an port has led to a rift between the authorised cab service agency chance for the younger genera- based on the India International Photography airport administration and pri- tion. Speaking at the state-level Council, would present the in the airport capacity and vate cab operators posing a TDP meeting in Vijayawada, he award on August 19 at New n performance, and Delhi to mark World problem to passengers, who The agency used to charge opined that senior leaders should Photography Day. Saudi Arabia wish to take private cabs to the around a minimum of Rs 800 be left out of the picture to give not on family quotas and Romania have also airport. Drivers of both the ser- for dropping charges within way to more capable and talent- vices have stopped going to the ed younger generation. mandal and village levels, and announced the honorary the city, which also used to go airport to pick up customers Chowdary stated that the TDP added that it was wrong to tions based on the capacity and fellowship award for him. up to Rs 1,500 depending on Reddy was selected for the top- and have been asking them to had done considerable amount of accord priority to leaders, who performance, and not on family cancel their bookings. the demand from air work for the development and have been defeated for four to five quotas. "I have won five times notch award for his contribution passengers towards photography at the In fact, the issue drew the welfare of the State, but had been times. from my constituency. This time, attention of the airport author- defeated in elections. He alleged The MLA stated that young- I will not contest and give a national, as well as international n After the frequency of Ola ities a week ago, when an Ola that the failure had been solely sters from all sections had to be chance to the younger genera- level, and for encouraging the and Uber cab services youth to take it up as a cab driver was attacked by the because of leaders at the district, welcomed for leadership posi- tion," he said. representative of an authorised increased in the capital city, profession. He acquired a passengers started preferring formidable reputation across the cab service agency in the air- world in the field, and is the port. The agency used to charge these services following the Chairman of The Image around a minimum of Rs 800 affordability in their tariff Man kills Colleague Society, America. for dropping charges within the structure city, which also used to go up brother-in-law EMPHATIC WIN FOR to Rs 1,500 depending on the and senior bureaucrats also demand from air passengers. Terming the highhandedness of suffered when they tried to ACA PRESIDENT'S XI However, after the frequen- reach the airport by booking in drunken Vijayawada: ACA President's XI cy of Ola and Uber cab services the agency as atrocious, Ola and Uber cabs in the last defeated ACA Secretary's XI by increased in the capital city, pas- private operators and drivers few weeks. stupor eight wickets in the ACA U-19 sengers started preferring these union has brought the issue to Terming the highhanded- Women Inter-Zonal Limited Overs services following the afford- ness of the agency as atro- PNS n VIJAYAWADA A rally being taken out to create awareness on organ donation in Vijayawada on Probable's Match at ACA ability in their tariff structure. the notice of Gannavaram cious, the private operators Tuesday Women's Academy at JKC This in turn resulted in the rift airport Director Madhusudana and drivers union has brought A man killed his brother- College in Guntur on Tuesday. between the authorised cab the issue to the notice of in-law with a beer bottle Secretary's XI made 134 in 40 agency and Ola and Uber oper- Rao Gannavaram airport Director in a drunken stupor on overs, with Aiswarya scoring 41. ators as the agency's business Madhusudana Rao. He stated Monday night. Rally taken out to In reply, President's XI, powered came down in the last couple of the presence of passengers. ceeded in preventing them that a senior commercial Imtiyaz, who used to by two half-centuries by Dayana months. Since then, the agency Though the private cab from entering the airport manager was addressing the work as a mason in and Harshitha, reached the target started quarrelling with private operators brought the issue to premises even for dropping problem and expressed hope Guntur, came to by losing two wickets in the 34th cab operators and attacked an the notice of the airport passengers from the capital that the issue would be Rajarajeswaripeta in create awareness over. Ola cab driver in the airport in authorities, the agency suc- city. Several political leaders resolved in an amicable way. Vijayawada to visit his in-laws house for Bakrid. On Monday evening, he on organ donation and his brother-in-law EXPERIMENTAL SKILLS TEST IN PHYSICS Feroz arranged a liquor PNS n VIJAYAWADA Irregularities in vehicle party at home. During an As per the national argument between Feroz The NSS unit of VR guidelines, anyone and his mother Muziba, Siddhartha Engineering ALC student to registrations unearthed she complained to Imtiyaz College in association with can be an organ donor that Feroz had not been Karuna Eye Bank on Tuesday irrespective of age, PNS n VIJAYAWADA an option for the transport going for any work and took out a rally to mark the represent State A few dealers had department officials to watch was wasting time staying Organ Donation Day from the caste, religion or The transport department the online transaction, but at home. college campus to community PNS n VIJAYAWADA G Ganesh from came across various irregular- been showing now, unless the officials Imtiyaz tried to talk to Kamayathopu Centre in order ities in the registration of the manipulated invoice approve it, the dealers cannot Feroz about the issue, but to create awareness among T Meghana from Andhra Narayana Educational vehicles ,while inspecting vehi- do anything." Feroz, who was drunk the people on the importance nitude of their condition. Loyola College stood first in the Institution also cle dealers across the State. values and were Additional Commissioner and angry, attacked his of organ donation. "As per the national guide- state- level 'Experimental Skills Department officials in a press paying less tax Srinivas informed that 3,93,000 brother-in-law with a beer Alumni Manvar Sharif, lines, anyone can be an organ Test in Physics' for college stu- selected for the meet on Tuesday alleged that beneficiaries were estimated bottle. He hit his own Chief Technology Officer at donor irrespective of age, dents held at RK Degree College, a few dealers had been show- for the scheme of paying Rs head with the beer bottle Enblex Softex Technologies caste, religion or community. Vizianagaram. She will represent nationals in the ing manipulated invoice values slapped him with a Rs 2 lakh 10,000 towards insurance, at first and then slashed Private Limited, flagged off the Organ Donation Day urges Andhra Pradesh in the nation- school category and were paying less tax. They penalty and collected Rs 1 repairs and maintenance annu- Imtiyaz's neck with the rally with principal Dr AV people of all communities to al-level competitions to be held claimed that the misuse of the lakh as tax. ally to autos and taxis. broken bottle. Severely Ratna Prasad. Speaking on the come forth and donate organs in IIT Kanpur on September 14, online facility provided to the A Toyota dealer in He stated that the terms and wounded, Imtiyaz col- occasion, Karuna Eye Bank to save precious lives. One sin- according to Dr G Sahaya the experimental and observa- dealers through a login had Visakhapatnam had delivered conditions would be prepared lapsed and died on the founder Dara Karuna Sree gle organ and tissue donor can Bhaskaran, Head of the tional skills exhibited as well as brought in severe losses to the 16 vehicles without raising soon, and that with the funding spot. Police registered a stated that every day precious save or improve the lives of Department of Physics, here on the analysis and proper interpre- department. temporary registration and of the Union government, nine case based on a com- lives were being lost due to more than eight people, help- Tuesday. tation of the results. Mentioning Officials claimed that many was levied a penalty of test tracks were going to be plaint from Muziba. They scarcity of organs and the sit- ing to restore eyesight, dam- He stated that the competition of exact units, taking the read- were delivering vehicles with- Rs 50,000. A vehicle dealer at arranged in the State. "All appli- have been trying to locate uation was more acute in this aged tissues or vital func- on experimental skills, named ings without error and handling out temporary registration Anantapuram was also made cants will be given a one hour Feroz, who escaped after region where people struggle tions. There is no cost to a 'Anveshika,' was being organised of instruments would be the numbers. Almost 1,000 two- to pay life tax of Rs 41 lakh and class on road safety, which will the incident. with chronic diseases without donor's family for donating by the Indian Association of parameters for the assessment. wheelers were delivered with- also a penalty of Rs 41 lakh for be implemented from even being aware of the mag- organs and tissues", she said. Physics Teachers (IAPT) under G Ganesh from Narayana out raising the temporary reg- manipulating invoice values. September in the State," he the leadership of Prof HC Varma Educational Institution was also istration number by Gautam Joint Commissioner Prasada explained. of IIT Kanpur. Students from selected for the nationals in Hero dealer in Guntur in the Rao stated, "We have now Commissioner of Transport various regions of the State the school category. last one year. incorporated an option to Sita Ramanjaneyulu also stated were to perform three innova- Principal Rev Fr Victor Mitra Honda dealer in approve the registration from that they were trying to consol- BKMU demands farm land for rural poor tive experiments in two-a-and- Emmanuel and faculty con- Vijayawada had sold over 29 our office after the dealer idate the present system effec- PNS n VIJAYAWADA that the previous TDP gov- 50,000 postcard collection a-half hours, and the assessment veyed their wishes to Meghana vehicles with a price of Rs enters for automatic approval tively and would later look into ernment had neglected the programme will be started on by the IAPT would be based on on her achievement. 10,000 for each. Officials online. Earlier too, there was the new reforms. Former MLC and Vyavasaya rural poor and had not show August 15 (Independence Karmika Sangham (BKMU) any concern towards them in Day) from across the State. president Jalli Wilson allocating house sites and BKMU State general secre- demanded that the govern- agricultural land. tary A Shekar, State vice- ment allot house sites, agri- He demanded that the president B Venkateswara ‘Plastic ban in Tirumala in a phased manner' cultural lands and welfare Chief Minister look into the Rao and others were also pre- schemes to the eligible ben- issue. He also added that a sent on the occasion. PNS n TIRUMALA on usage of plastic in Tirumala eficiaries in rural areas TTD SO complimented in a phased manner for the across the State. While stepping towards a com- the health department of awareness of the pilgrims Speaking at NR Dasari plete plastic ban in Tirumala, through radio, announcements, Bhavan here on Tuesday, Special Officer AV Dharma TTD for observing the social media messages and in Wilson stated that a letter Reddy advocated that initially total ban on the usage the form of push notifications. was sent to Chief Minister departments in TTD at "First let us strictly observe the YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Tirumala should completely of plastic bottles for the plastic ban in our departments the issue. give up plastic bottle usage in past one week and later implement the same in He recalled that former their respective offices. big hotels in Tirumala. Give Chief Minister Dr YS During the weekly review wide publicity that the RO water Rajasekhara Reddy had meeting at Annamaiah Bhavan other departments to follow and Jalaprasadam, which is sup- recommended for Koneru on Tuesday, the SO called upon the same. Later, he instructed SE plied by TTD at Tirumala free Ranga Rao Committee the officials to work on com- Special Officer AV Dharma Reddy addressing a review meeting in Tirumala (Electrical) Venkateswarulu, of cost is cent per cent pure and under which agricultural pletely banning the usage of TTD PRO Dr T Ravi, SVBC safer than the mineral water land and welfare schemes plastic bottles in their offices. He department of TTD in Tirumala the usage of plastic bottles for CEO Nagesh Kumar to give available in plastic bottles", he would be given to the also complimented the health for observing the total ban on the past one week and sought wide publicity on complete ban added. rural poor. He recalled VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 14, 2019 region 04

CAPSULE Govt may come up with Ward volunteers will bring CAR WITH 200 KG GANJA SEIZED pride to government: Botsa Visakhapatnam: Narsipatnam n Town Police on Tuesday seized new tourism policy PNS VISAKHAPATNAM their services to the public. He 200 kilograms of ganja from a implored them to reach out to four wheeler during a vehicle Minister for Municipal the public with a smile and n check held near the Narsipatnam PNS VISAKHAPATNAM Administration and Urban make the beneficiaries happy. ASP office. Sub Inspector Development Botsa GVMC Commisioner G Ramesh stated that they had The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Satyanarayana stated that Srijana added that the volun- come across an Innova car Department on Tuesday stated Ward Volunteers would build teers would be allocated bearing the number AP1R 1111 that it would come up with a the bridge between the public around 50 to 100 houses during a regular check held near new tourism policy after and the government by taking according to their family sizes. the ASP office. After examining reviewing the existing one. the welfare schemes to the peo- District Collector V Vinay the vehicle, the police found the During the Regional ple's doorsteps. Chand stated that on the eve of contraband material packed and Conference on Tourism Speaking at the concluding the 73rd anniversary of stashed away below the seats of Promotion and Investment event of three-day Ward Independence day, the Andhra the car. The driver fled from the conducted by the Department Volunteer training on Tuesday, Pradesh Chief Minister would spot after the police approached in order to take suggestions he stated that the government announce the proceeding for the car. The investigation is on to from the stakeholders and the had recruited over 8,390 mem- Minister both Grama and Ward nab him. public, Andhra Pradesh bers as Ward Volunteers for the Volunteers system across the Tourism Development 72 wards under the GVMC Muttamsettii state. "While from August 16 PRAKASAM, Corporation (APTDC) limits. Addressing the volun- to August 23, appointed volun- Managing Director, Pravin teers, Botsa said that they Srinivasa Rao teers will interacted with the ANANTAPUR QUALIFY Kumar, stated that the existing should know about the welfare stated that people in their respective juris- FOR SEMIFINALS tourism policy would be schemes floated by the govern- volunteers should dictions, the Chief Minister's reviewed and a new policy ment and implored them to flagship program of distribut- VIJAYAWADA: Prakasam topped would be brought up, if need- ensure it reached all those work selflessly and ing 25 lakh house patta survey the pool (Group A) in the ACA ed. Addressing the meeting he Ministers M Sriivasa Rao and Botsa Satyanarayana addressing regional conference of tourism promotion and investment at who were eligible for it. will be conducted from August Under-16 Inter-District not indulge in graft said, "The tourism department Rushikonda in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday He stated that taking the 26 to August 30. The pension Tournament that concluded at will not only be the source of state government welfare while providing their and ration distribution for eli- Kadapa on Tuesday, and income, but will also generate schemes to the doorsteps of the services to public gible beneficiaries at their qualified along with Anantapur jobs. The review on the exist- public had been the idea of for- doorstep will be started from (runners-up) for the semifinals ing 2015-20 tourism policy mer Chief Minister YS September 1 from Srikakulam which will commence from will be done soon." No alcohol, gambling; tourism Rajasekhara Reddy and that it Tourism and Youth Welfare district as a pilot program," he August 16 at Venkatagiri. Tourism Minister was being implemented final- Minister Muttamsettii said. Prakasam pipped Anantapur in Muttamsetti Srinivas Rao stat- ly after being named as Srinivasa Rao stated that the VMRDA Chairman run-rate as both teams finished ed that the department would "Navaratnalu" by his son and volunteers should work self- Dronamraju Srinivas, local with 30 points. The other two policy to focus on Telugu traditions tap all the tourism potential in present Chief Minister YS lessly and not indulge in any MP MVVS Satyanarayana and teams that will go to the North Andhra. "Developing Visakhapatnam: Tourism YSRCP members had staged price and gambling permis- Jaganmohan Reddy. corruption while providing volunteers were present. semifinals are Guntur and the Buddhist circuits, as well Minister Muttamsetti Srinivas a protest when TDP govern- sions. But, AP government Visakhapatnam The score: the temple and beach tourism, Rao, while addressing the ment had proposed a Beach will not encourage this. Prakasam 246 & 201 in 86.1 have to be looked in to," he Regional Conference on Festival arguing that the gov- Importance will be given to overs drew with Anantapur 191 added. He urged Vizag MP Tourism Promotions and ernment is planning for a the traditions while preparing UDAY Express & 96 for six 6 in 41 overs. MVV Satyanarayana to Investment, emphasized Bikini festival ruining the tra- the new policy." improve the flight services Telugu traditions and cul- ditions and culture of Andhra The government has to run from ANNUAL from the city to complement tures. Pradesh. Tourism Minister already confirmed that there the tourism sector. Indicating that the govern- Muttamsetti Srinivas said, will be a blanket ban on PAVITHROTSAVAM Satyanarayana assured that he ment is not interested in pro- "We ca not promote tourism liquor in a phased manner. It Aug 16 AT TIRUMALA would look in to the matter. He motion of consumption of at the expense of our tradition might have some ripple effect PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Tirumala: Yaga Shala and stated that he had already spo- alcohol or gambling introduc- and culture. Goa draws youth on the tourism industry Snapana Tirumanjanam rituals ken to various airlines and ing any sort of relaxation. because of the cheap liquor across the state. The Utkrisht Double Decker were performed to the that the city would soon have Air Conditioned Yatri processional deities of Sri a new flight service. (UDAY) Express will be Malayappa Swamy, Sri Devi, should be promoted as a gate- introduced between Bhudevi and Sampangi AP Chamber bring innovative According to the AP Chamber way destination to Orissa and Visakhapatnam and Prakaram inside the Srivari ideas to the table representation, Vizag should be Chhattisgarh, as the strategy Vijayawada on August 16 by Temple on Tuesday morning. The AP Chambers of would help tourism, especial- Death toll in fire the Indian Railways. The deities were also decked Commerce and Industry promoted as a gateway destination to ly in-bound tourism, grow ten- The Waltair Division is with Pavithra Malas and were Federation submitted a repre- Orissa and Chhattisgarh, as the fold. The Chamber also stated chalking out plans to run taken out in a procession around sentation to the AP Tourism that the 'Hop on and Hop Off' rakes between the mada streets. Temple DyEO Minister at the Regional strategy would help tourism, bus proposal had been pending mishap on ship Visakhapatnam and Harindranath, Peishkar Sri Conference on Tourism especially in-bound tourism with the Transport Department Vizianagram after the suc- Lokanatham, VGO Sri Manohar Promotions and Investment for the last couple of years and cessful trial run that was and others were also present. here on Tuesday, bringing in needed to be implemented may increase conducted between various innovative ideas to to project Vizag as a tourist des- roping in a celebrity as the soon. The allotment of Tourist Visakhapatnam and Chenani develop tourism in the State. tination that would make it on Brand Ambassador for the Visa on Arrival (TVOA) to PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Latest official release last week. However the MARIS STELLA CELL 'Visit Vizag 2020' - a signa- the traveller's bucket list. The Tourism Department. Vizag was also discussed at the UDAY express rakes will HOSTS AWARENESS ture campaign by all travel members also mentioned about According to the AP meeting, where earlier, E-Visa The death toll in the fire by VPT states that reach Visakhapatnam on agents and hotels, was floated the need of image building by Chamber representation, Vizag on arrival had been allotted. mishap that happened there were 26 Tuesday night and will be DRIVE AGAINST PLASTIC onboard a ship off the Vizag moved to Vizianagaram. Vijayawada: The Intermediate coast on Monday may touch personnel in the vessel They will be brought back to staff, students, and members of five, as three persons with over when fire broke out Visakhapatnam on the Green Audit Cell of Maris 90 percent burn injuries are Wednesday and will be exam- Stella College jointly organised ‘Make VMRDA self sufficient’ Court rejects said to be in a critical condi- ined by the technical staff of an awareness programme on the tion. Indian Coast Guard (ICG) the Waltair Division. problems of plastic usage at the PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM the Minister that several peo- Fire engulfed the Coastal Vessel CG-81 to rescue the On the eve of the 73rd college premises on Tuesday. Botsa stated that the ple opposed the underground bail plea for Jaguar (SPM Support Vessel) crew in the Coastal Jaguar. anniversary of Indian On the occasion, Dr B Keerthi Minister for Municipal parking and tunnel proposal as in the Bay of Bengal on The casualty figure, issued Independence, the Waltair from Vasavya Mahila Mandali state government has Administration and Urban part of the project. Monday at around 11:25 AM. by the authorities concerned Division officials will bring addressed the students and a special focus on the Srinivas explained the ill effects of using Development Botsa The VMRDA stated that The vessel had been hired by on the day of the incident and the express rakes and flag it PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM single-use plastic carry bags. Satyanarayana on Tuesday development of the NAD flyover works had HPCL and was carrying out a day after, has changed. off from Visakhapatnam sta- stated that the Visakhapatnam achieved 35 percent progress as operations at Single Point The latest official release by tion on Friday, after which it She stressed on the need for the Visakhapatnam student's commitment to Metropolitan Region of date. VMRDA Chairperson Srinivas, who was accused in Mooring (SPM) where crude VPT states that there were in will run between protecting the environment. Development Authority Dronamraju Srinivasa Rao the case of attacking Chief oil was being handled. all 26 personnel in the vessel Visakhapatnam and "Plastic pollutes the environment (VMRDA) should be a self- ward," he said. explained how the Town Minister YS Jaganmohan According to Visakhapatnam at the time of the fire Vijayawada via Rajamundry. and endangers wildlife. They do sustainable body. VMRDA Commissioner P Planning Trust established in Reddy at Visakha Airport, Port Trust (VPT), one person mishap. All the 26 members of not mix with the soil easily During his first review Koteswara Rao briefed him 1962 had transformed into was arrested by the NIA died and another went miss- the Coastal Jaguar had to because of their non - meeting on the VMRDA pro- on the progress of various VUDA in 1978 and was later and sent to Rajamahendra ing after the fire. abandon their vessel and jump biodegradable nature. It attracts jects, Botsa stated that the projects and informed that upgraded as the varam Central Jail. He will The missing body is yet to into the water to save them- other pollutants and makes the state government had a spe- the preparation of the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan continue to be in remand till be traced. 24 crew members selves. food chain poisonous, causing cial focus on the development VMRDA master plan was Region Development August 27 as per the instruc- were rescued and those who Of the 26, 24 members were diseases like cancer, birth of Visakhapatnam. "We would underway and that it would Authority in 2018. tions of the NIA court. sustained major burn injuries rescued by the VPT and the defects, and impaired immunity," immediately approve whatev- likely be completed by March "After preparing the draft of Srinivas had received bail are being treated at a private ICG and two persons went she said. She advised the er proposal we receive from 2020. He suggested for an the master plan, the VMRDA on health grounds earlier, hospital. Though the hospital missing, of which one body students to use cloth bags and the VMRDA. But the plans early formation of the new should conduct meetings with but the NIA had filed a authorities are giving their was found and another yet to copper or steel boxes instead of and proposals should be tech- VMRDA board. the public to seek their opin- petition seeking its cancella- best, the three injured are still be traced. plastic. College principal Dr Sr nically sound and useful to A discussion also took place ions and suggestions on the tion. After three proceed- in critical condition. 15 persons received burn Jasintha Quardus, senior faculty the public. Coordination on the proposed integrated master plan. It should demar- ings, the NIA Court decid- The Visakhapatnam Port injuries and were admitted to member Swapna, members of between the GVMC, museum project on the RK cate various zones for housing, ed to cancel the bail, while Trust (VPT) had deployed a private hospital. Among the the Green audit Cell, staff and VMRDA and Tourism beach road during the meet- commercial development, Srinivas's advocate request- four crafts - Sea Lion Agile, 15, five persons were dis- students were present. Department is crucial to take ing. Vizag MP MVV leisure places and others," the ed the court to reconsider Sea Lion Sentinel, Sardar Patel charged and the remaining 10 the proposed projects for- Satyanarayana explained to Minister added. the decision. and Fire Float, along with the injured are in the ICU. Police dept in Cops pass on dossier of cahoots with Rakhis tied to 132-year-old Banyan YSRCP: Naidu tipplers to employers PNS n VIJAYAWADA tree on ‘Vriksha Bandhan’ n n PNS VISAKHAPATNAM n Assistant Commissioner of n The reason behind TDP Chief N Chandrababu PNS VISAKHAPATNAM "The Bishnois are known for Police (Traffic) MRK Raju said that sending letters to the Naidu lashed out at the police their faith towards protection The city traffic police in a bid department on Tuesday stat- In an attempt to create affini- of trees. The Chipko move- to control the drunken driving they have sent over 60 letters to employers of those who ing that they have been foist- ty towards greenery, rakhis ment was a forest conservation habits among the working class heads of government offices and were caught for tipsy ing cases against the TDP are being tied to a 132 year-old movement in India which began to pass on their dossiers PSUs and also HR bosses of driving is to take either cadre when they approach Banyan tree near the Vizag began in 1974. Many other to the employers of govern- private firms, asking them to disciplinary action against them for lodging complaints. Railway station here on movements have been lead by ment and private organisa- ensure that their employees them, or to create Speaking at the state-level Tuesday. both female and male activists, tions to initiate disciplinary comply with traffic rules as some awareness about legal TDP meeting here on Tuesday, The programme, 'Vriksha like Gaura Devi, Sudesha Devi, actions. of their employees were caught consequences of Naidu alleged that the YSRCP Bandhan' was initiated on Bachni Devi, Chandi Prasad The traffic police said that for drunken driving drunken driving had planned to induct the Tuesday by the Paryavarana Bhatt, Sundarlal Bahuguna, some of the employees of party cadre in the posts of Margadarsi Vasiakhi and Govind Singh Rawat, Dhoom Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Village and Ward Volunteers Green Climate Team. Vriksha Singh Neji, Shamsher Singh NTPC-Simhadri and a few The reason behind the send- employers in the coming days and manage the people polit- Bandhan aims not just towards Bisht and Ghanasyam Raturi. PSUs, employees of State gov- ing the letters to the employers to notice whether the initiate ically by providing benefits to planting trees, but also to The villagers of Piplantri plants ernment and private firms of those who were caught for was hailed or ignored by the them with schemes. The meet- develop an emotional attach- 111 trees every time a girl child were caught for drunken dri- tipsy driving is to take either authorities. ing was held to review the pre- ment with nature. It is celebrat- is born and the community ving during the week-ends at disciplinary action against The former collector K sent status of the party and the ed two days before Raksha ensure that these trees survive, various places in the city in them, or to create awareness Bhaskar suggested suspension measures to be taken to Bandhan. Green climate members and college students tie rakhee on 138-year-old banyan attaining fruition as the girls June and July this year. about legal consequences of of government employees who strengthen it. Naidu con- The Green Climate team tree near railway station in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday grow up. Over the years, peo- Assistant Commissioner of drunken driving, Raju added. are being caught by the traffic demned Speaker Tammineni come forward with the help of ple here have managed to plant Police (Traffic) MRK Raju said As drunken driving in Vizag police in drunken driving Sitaram's comments against volunteers, students and intel- over 300 000 trees on the vil- that they have sent over 60 let- turned a major issue, the police cases. He said drunken driving the TDP cadre. He found fault lectuals in the city to stand for Vriksha Bandhan aims at not just planting lage's grazing commons under ters to heads of government are appealing the employees of cases must be taken up serious- with Chief Minister YS protecting the oldest Banyan saplings, but also to develop an emotional the leadership of Shyam offices and PSUs and also HR government and private firms ly in view of the spurt in acci- Jaganmohan Reddy and tree in the city near the Railway Sundar Paliwal in Rajasthan. bosses of private firms, asking to follow the traffic norms dents related to consumption of YSRCP MLAs for behaving guest house. Green Climate attachment with nature All the above incidents them to ensure that their and not to indulge in drunken alcohol. arrogantly in the Assembly. He Team Founder JV Ratnam shows us the importance of employees comply with traffic driving. He said the photos of those stated that attacks on TDP said, "PMV and GCT have Visakhapatnam. On the occa- improving the amount of trees in our country as we are rules as some of their employ- Sources in police said that caught in drunken driving cadre by YSRCP leaders had come forward to increase social sion of Raksha Bandhan, indigenous seeds in the only left with just 28 trees per ees were caught for drunken there was no response so far were published in newspapers, not stopped in the State and and urban forests on a large PMV's team has taken a pledge region." person when compared to driving. They were also slapped from the companies and PSUs the menace could be con- lambasted the police depart- scale with the program of seed to participate in protecting On the occasion, Social 1,12,564 trees per person in the fines by the court, he added. and the police will meet the trolled. ment for not taking action. ball making in the city of our natural resources and Activist E Rani Sarma said, French Southern Territory." VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 14, 2019 nation 05

SHORT READS WAITING FOR THE PHONE IN KASHMIR Differing Cong voices on Of calibrated conversations, J-K reflect ‘directionless politics', says Javadekar long queues and tears PNS n NEW DELHI Cong is scoring The Congress is speaking in dif- Chidambaram only a PNS n SRINAGAR day, people here are readying ferent voices on the special sta- “burden on earth,” for the long haul. Mobiles self-goals: tus of Jammu and Kashmir says Tamil Nadu CM Two hours in the queue and would keep the youth busy, because of its "directionless pol- just about two minutes on the said Liaquat Shah, a trader ex AICC legal itics", Union minister Prakash SALEM (TN): Hitting back at P phone. That's the new equation waiting to call his wholesaler in Javadekar said on Tuesday while Chidambaram for his barb many Kashmiris are dealing Ludhiana to stop the supply of stressing that the situation in against ruling AIADMK over its with as they line up outside the leather goods as conditions in cell head Valley will be normal very soon. support to abrogation of Article Deputy Commissioner's office the state are not conducive at PNS n NEW DELHI The minister also accused 370, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister here, waiting anxiously for the moment. They would surf Congress leader P The union K Palaniswami on Tuesday said their turn to speak to their the internet and learn about The Congress' decision to ask Chidambaram of communalis- the veteran Congress leader families and others outside what's happening in the world, Sonia Gandhi to take over as ing the issue and said people of minister of was "only a burden on earth" the Valley. he added. interim president shows the Jammu and Kashmir are happy and need not be taken There is so much to tell and Security officials said com- "political leadership bank- with the decision to revoke the Information and seriously. In a blistering attack, so many urgent messages to munication links had to be ruptcy" in the party, said a state's special status under Broadcasting and Palaniswami said the former convey in a conversation that snapped as a preventive mea- former head of the AICC Article 370. Chidambaram on union minister was only has to be carefully calibrated. My father recently underwent a sure. “This became a tool for legal cell. Monday alleged that the BJP Environment also concerned about his interests And sometimes, as the words spreading all kinds of rumours Lalit Bhasin, President, scrapped the special status of and not that of the country and tumble out hastily, the two, coronary heart bypass surgery in and misreporting of incidents. The Bar Association of Jammu and Kashmir as the said the people of sought to know his maybe three, minutes just don't Delhi. We returned recently and now Recently, an international India, and former region is "dominated" by J&K celebrated contribution to the state all seem enough. the medicines are running out. That channel reported that firing Chairman-AICC Legal Cell, Muslims, a remark condemned these years. He was responding There has been a virtual took place last Friday in out- in a statement said that by the ruling party as "provoca- Eid happily to reported remarks of communications blackout in is why I had to reach out to my skirts of the city. No bullet was Sonia Gandhi ought not to tive and irresponsible". Chidambaram on Sunday that if the Valley since the early hours sister in Delhi fired. Had mobiles been there, have accepted the request The former union finance the Centre decided to make of August 5, when the Centre this kind of misreporting and instead should have minister also alleged that the people of Jammu and Kashmir Tamil Nadu a union territory announced that Jammu and would have set other parts of "paved the way for someone BJP-led NDA government celebrated Eid happily. like it had done with Jammu Kashmir's special status under cumstances, she can barely ally begin in chaste Kashmiri the Valley on fire,” said a senior else as committed and com- would not have taken the bold "Let me say that after Article and Kashmir, the ruling Article 370 was being revoked manage to speak to her sister with callers ever mindful of the police officer on condition of petent as herself to take decision had Jammu and 370 people of Kashmir will AIADMK would not resist such and proposed that the state be in Delhi. "Hello, are you fine," many others behind them wait- anonymity. over as the Congress Kashmir been a "Hindu-domi- progress and will get the rights a move. Chidambaram had also split into two union territories. is all she can say before she ing their turn. However, there is grudging President". nated" state. that have been denied to them said seven regional parties, N ews channels have also been breaks down. Mohammed Ashraf collaps- admission among some offi- He termed the action of re- "This is Congress' frustration, in the last 70 years. That is why including AIADMK, did not discontinued on cable net- “My father recently under- es in tears after a call to his son cials that phone lines have nominating Sonia Gandhi as despair and directionless politics. they are happy. People tried and cooperate in opposing the works. went a coronary heart bypass Hamas and relatives gather paralysed life and many people Congress President a retro- Karan Singh, Jyotiraditya even expected disturbances in Centre's move out of 'fear'. After more than eight days surgery in Delhi. We returned around him to offer water. are suffering. The state grade step. "No one doubts Scindia, Milind Deora, R P N Jammu and Kashmir. of no phones and no internet recently and now the medi- Hamas' grandfather died five administration on Sunday said the competence, qualities and Singh and other leaders are "The way the people cele- connections, the desperation is cines are running out. That is days ago and Tuesday was the 300 public booths have been commitment of Sonia talking one thing and brated and how they came out rising. Marufa Bhat finally gets why I had to reach out to my earliest Ashraf could convey started but people said they are Gandhi who has led the party Chidambaram, Mani Shankar shows they are happy. Kashmir her turn at a phone after two sister in Delhi,” said Bhat, the news to him. Kashmir unaware. “Where are they?” in the past with good results. Aiyar saying another thing. The will get normal very soon. But hours of waiting to speak on a holding her one-year-old-son. Valley, according to govern- asked Arsalaan Wani, who However, the party, having party is in perennial confusion. if some people see Palestine in phone line provided by gov- Deaths in the family, busi- ment estimates, has a mobile wanted to tell his uncle in taken the conscious decision They never had a clear stand," Kashmir then it is their negative ernment at Deputy ness transactions and exams... penetration of around 87 per Chandigarh to fill his National to handover the presidentship Javadekar told reporters here. thought. Chidambaram is only Commissioner's office for the the reasons for getting hold of cent. Eligibility Test form. to Rahul Gandhi two years The union minister of trying to communalise the issue public. But, overcome with the phone are urgent and As the curfew-like situation “I get dreams about my ago, should not have re- Information and Broadcasting and it is dirty politics," said Metro services to run tears and overwhelmed by cir- many. The conversations usu- in the Valley enters its ninth mobile phone ringing,” he said. appointed Sonia. and Environment also said the Javadekar. normally on I-Day; entry, exit restrictions at some stations Former PM Manmohan CBSE FEE HIKE NEW DELHI: Metro train services will continue to run Move reveals govt's retrograde, vindictive mindset: CPI normally on August 15, with Singh files RS nomination restrictions on entry and exit at PNS n NEW DELHI modern age descendants of some of the stations on the 'Ekalavya', the CPI said that Violet Line, officials said from Rajasthan New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI) the Centre wanted to keep Tuesday. All metro stations will PNS n JAIPUR The hike in examination fees them away from the "elite" remain open on Independence of CBSE students of class 10th world of higher education. Day but parking at the stations Former prime minister and 12th reveals the govern- "Thus they undermine the will be closed from 6 am on Manmohan Singh on Tuesday ment's "retrograde attitude", proclaimed principles of right August 14 till 2 pm on August filed nomination papers for the CPI Tuesday said and to education. Over taxing of 15, they said. The entry and exit the bypoll to Rajya Sabha alleged that the spike in the the SC/ST students should be at four stations of the Violet from Rajasthan. Singh filed the fees of SC/ST students also viewed in the background of Man held Line - Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, nomination papers in the proves their "vindictive" mind- much boasted New Delhi Gate and ITO - will be chamber of the returning offi- set towards socially Educational Policy, that they permitted from select gates cer in the Rajasthan Assembly, oppressed sections. claim as the blue print for new for bottling during the I-Day ceremony. sources said. CBSE on Sunday India. Some gates will remain closed He was accompanied by increased the fees "Oppressed classes and their spurious at these stations owing to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, majority in the state assembly of Class 10 and rights are ignored in that blue security considerations during Deputy Chief Minister Sachin and Singh (86) is likely to win Class 12 board In a state- reveals its retrograde approach print. Their talk about 'Sab ka booze this period, the DMRC said. To Pilot, AICC general secretary the bypoll. The Rajasthan examinations by ment, secretary towards students enrolled in Saath' is hollow. CBSE attitude PNS n THANE facilitate people at Lal Quila in charge of Rajasthan Avinash Assembly has 200 seats, two of up to Rs 1,150, the of the national CBSE stream. to SC/ST students shows that station on Independence day, Pande, Parliamentary Affairs which are vacant. first hike in the last council of the "By tripling the fees for the government is not with the Navi Mumbai police on additional ticket counters will be Minister Shanti Dhariwal, The Congress has 100 five years. The fees for Communist Party SC/ST students they prove deprived and the poor," it said. Tuesday arrested a 49- opened both at the Lal Quila chief whip Mahesh Joshi, MLAs and its alliance partner general category students of India, Binoy Viswam their vindictive mind towards Delhi Deputy Chief year-old man from and Jama Masjid Metro stations Health Minister Raghu Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) has for both Class 10 and 12 were said the move "undermines" students belonging to social- Minister Manish Sisodia on Panvel in Raigad dis- along with deployment of Sharma and others. one seat, Bharatiya Janata doubled from Rs 750 to Rs the proclaimed principles of ly oppressed sections," a state- Monday had said he has trict of Maharashtra for additional staff for guiding the The seat got vacant after the Party (BJP) 72, Bahujan Samaj 1,500 for five subjects. right to education. ment quoting Viswan, also a directed the education depart- allegedly repackaging rush after the ceremony, it said. death of BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Party (BSP) 6, Bharatiya Tribal The SC and ST students, "The hike is applicable in all Rajya Sabha MP, said. ment to work out a formula so spurious liquor in Madan Lal Saini in June. Party (BTP), CPI (M) and who were paying Rs 350 ear- the CBSE schools from the Alleging that the "RSS con- that the students do not have branded bottles. Rajasthan has 10 Rajya Sabha Rashtriya Loktantrik Party lier, will now pay Rs 1,200 for current academic year itself. trolled" government looks at to bear the burden of paying Police suspect the seats. The Congress has the (RLP) have two seats each. five subjects, the CBSE said. This move of the government the SC/ST students as the the hiked fee. accused, Ranjan Shivram Shetty alias Ranjankumar, is part of a racket that is involved in selling spurious booze PIO in Singapore jailed for sexual offences involving underage girls by repackaging it with popular brands, an offi- PNS n SINGAPORE He started sending her lewd cer said. Now, Mewar royal On July 31, Arun, who is now jobless, messages several times a day "Shetty is a resident of family claims lineage An Indian-origin former pleaded guilty to one count each of soon after. The court heard he Ambernath. Police raid- national serviceman with the had also told the girl on at least ed two rooms in a chawl to Lord Rama Singapore Police Force was sexually penetrating a minor, two occasions that he was a in Nagzari in Panvel and UDAIPUR: After the erstwhile sentenced to two years' jail on performing an obscene act on her and policeman. seized material includ- royal family of Jaipur, the Tuesday for preying on under- procuring the commission of an Deputy Public Prosecutor ing cheap liquor and former Mewar royal family has age girls online and involving Kwang Jia Min said: "The 3300 empty bottles of claimed they are the them in sexual acts. obscene act by another underage girl accused pestered her for naked various reputed IMFL descendants of Lord Rama. "It A R Arun Prashanth, 25, pictures or videos of herself brands, valued at Rs is historically proven that my committed sexual acts on three showering. He also pressed 3,30,350," he said, family is direct descendants of of his five victims who were ted to four counts of insulting The victims cannot be named her to meet him at his house or adding that the cheap Shree Ram. We do not wish to then aged 12 to 15, and was a woman's modesty. These due to a gag order, the report hotels for 'cuddles' or sexual quality booze was main- stake any claim on Ram Janma found to have snapped more seven charges involved two said. intercourse. (The girl) felt ly sold in Maharashtra Bhumi but believe that Shree than 700 upskirt photos of minors and four unknown Sometime between February harassed by the accused and and neighbouring Ram Temple must be built at unknown women with his women. and March 2016, Arun sent a she would try to ignore him. Gujarat. Ram Janma Bhumi in mobile phone, the Straits Times done had caused serious harm penetrating a minor, perform- Twenty-one other charges message to a 12-year-old girl However, she would feel bad A case has been regis- Ayodhya," Arvind Singh Mewar reported. Before handing down to the five young girls." ing an obscene act on her and for similar offences involving through Instagram and they for not replying and she replied tered under various sec- of the erstwhile royal family in the sentence, District Judge On July 31, Arun, who is procuring the commission of three other young girls and sev- exchanged mobile phone num- at times." The girl relented on tions of the Indian Penal Udaipur tweeted. On Sunday, Kessler Soh told him: "I hope now jobless, pleaded guilty to an obscene act by another eral unknown women were bers when she responded in May 8, 2016 after he repeated- Code (IPC). BJP lawmaker and member of you realise that what you had one count each of sexually underage girl. He also admit- considered during sentencing. April that year. ly harassed her. the erstwhile Jaipur royal family Diya Kumari said descendants of Lord Rama were all over the world, including her family who descended from his son Kush. Priyam Chatterjee becomes first 17 hurt as two groups clash in Jaipur, The claims to having Rama's lineage have been made after the Supreme Court on Friday Mobile internet suspended in some areas sought to know whether Indian chef to receive French honour anyone from the 'Raghuvansha' PNS n JAIPUR torched. “17 people, including was still residing in Ayodhya. PNS n NEW DELHI head chef of Rooh, and Qla, both two policemen, were injured in "(The) Court has said that Chatterjee added that located in Mehrauli here. He also Seventeen people, including the clashes,” Additional Police where are the descendants of Priyam Chatterjee on Monday the two major factors takes a keen interest in music as policemen, were injured when Commissioner Ajaypal Lamba Lord Rama... Descendants of became the first Indian chef to be well as art. "This is actually the first members of two communities said. The police had to lob tear Lord Rama are all over the awarded the 'Chevalier de l'Ordre influencing his culinary time that we are celebrating the tal- pelted stones at each other here, gas shells to disperse the mob. world, including our family who du Mérite Agricoleto' by the gov- ent of a young chef at this embassy prompting the police to used On Sunday, some members of descended from his son Kush," ernment of France to recognise practice were that of his by conferring this distinction. teargas to quell the mob, a the minority community had Kumari said. The Rajsamand his contribution towards rein- family and France "This honour recognizes your senior police official said allegedly misbehaved with MP said what she is saying is venting the gastronomic scene in talent and your commitment to Tuesday. Kanwariyas (devotees of Lord "a fact" based on manuscripts, India. Chatterjee (30) is best promoting French cuisine," Mobile Internet services have This led to tension in the area and Shiva) near Galta Gate and there genealogy and documents known for revisiting the tradi- family and France. Born into a Hyderabad where he met French Alexandre Ziegler, Ambassador of been suspended in some areas of members from both communi- was resentment among the present with the royal family. tional dishes from his native state Bengali family of "exceptional chef Jean Claude who trained France to India, said. the city and additional policemen ties clashed and pelted stones. majority community members Kumari said a solution to the of West Bengal and giving it a cooks and artists", where feasts Chatterjee to "learn French cui- The award, instituted in 1883, deployed following the clash. “When policemen reached over the matter. “Primary infor- land dispute in Ayodhya should French twist. "I am living my were a regular affair, it was only sine, precisely and with passion." the 'Ordre du Mérite Agricole' Trouble started when members the spot to control the situation, mation is that a minor accident be found soon and a Ram dream at this moment because natural for a young Chatterjee to "In the process, what he did was (Order of Agricultural Merit) is of the minority community they were also attacked. The sit- was the cause of the blockade last temple be built there by any form of words or dialogue will love everything about food, be it he made me fall in love with a distinction bestowed by the blocked the Delhi highway in uation was later brought under night. However, the matter is removing the hurdles in its not justify this moment," he said. eating, or serving. He realised France completely!" the chef said. French Republic for outstanding front of Eidgah near Galta Gate control,” the police official said. being probed to ascertain the way. The top court is holding a Chatterjee added that the two French cuisine was his true call- Chatterjee is currently the head contributions, among others, to on Monday night and pelted The mob vandalised 15 vehicles. exact cause,” Police day-to-day hearing in the case. major factors influencing his ing during his very first profes- chef at Jaan Restaurant Yacht in agriculture, agro-food industry stones at a Haridwar-bound bus, Windowpanes of cars were bro- Commissioner Anand Srivastava culinary practice were that of his sional stint at Park Hyatt in France, before which he was the and gastronomy. leaving some passengers injured. ken and one motorcycle was said. VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 14, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Nature’s fury We have to tackle over-development in eco zones firmly Lost art of development after devastating floods across our western coast ature can be devastating as the recent floods across the western coast from Winning the hearts and minds of Kashmiris can alone facilitate their integration into NGujarat to Kerala have proven. However, it is becoming apparent that no matter how India. Nothing can compensate what they have lost: Autonomy and special status brutal it might be, human activity has become a force multiplier, worsening its impact. Rampant and often illegal construction across many parts of the ghats, particularly in the eco- logically-sensitive areas of Karnataka and Kerala, are blocking natural flow paths and in the absence of new channels to divert over- flow, the raging waters are running amok and inundating settlements. Elsewhere, the montane forests have been denuded bla- ASHOK K MEHTA tantly, loosening the soil and leading to massive mud and rockslides, burying overnment agencies have men, women and children under tonnes of rubble. Mangroves have been uproot- reported that Friday prayers ed in the name of development, leading to tidal surges as bad as tsunamis. And and Eid prayers were held in all of this coupled with the clear and present danger — man-made global warm- Jammu & Kashmir without incident. NDTV’s Srinagar ing — has made these annual rains deadlier. The prevalence of micro-climate correspondentG Nazir Masoodi wished his and intense bursts of showers even in lean phases have stressed existing infra- mother and friends Eid Mubarak via his structure further. On August 8, Karnataka received nearly five times the rainfall channel as other means of communica- tion were blocked. He also reported that it normally does. Mysuru in south Karnataka received 62.2 mm absolute rain- Eid celebrations were markedly subdued fall in a day — 3,176 per cent, or 32 times, the long-term average for that day. while Government reports indicated they But we ought not to be surprised as floods and other natural disasters have been were robust. Normalcy is being projected. National continuing since time immemorial. Our earliest history mentions them as does Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has almost every major religious text. As a civilisation, we have done much to mit- deployed himself in the Valley, boosting the igate the risks. Even in India, over the past few years, proper planning and bet- morale of the police and fraternising with people, portraying a rosy picture. Prime ter rescue and relief operations have meant more people are being rescued and Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home fewer lives lost to post-disaster hunger and disease. For this, we must thank the Minister Amit Shah, Jammu &Kashmir officials and foot soldiers of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Governor Satya Pal Malik and industrial- ists Mukesh Ambani and Uday Kotak have and the armed forces. Navy and Air Force pilots often fly helicopters to rescue all made big promises of turning Jammu and send relief in extremely trying conditions. Even the process of relief collec- & Kashmir into a land of milk and honey. tion and distribution has improved thanks to social media and funds. But dis- Why should the Kashmiris, who have been betrayed, believe any of them? After all, aster preparedness means factoring in evacuation drills, riverine overflows and they have heard of economic packages sev- predictive scenarios of destruction rather than short-term structural solutions eral times earlier. In the loud din of the like construction of embankments or digging of canals and spurs. lockdown, all one can see are concertina An entire settlement disappeared because a hill collapsed in Kerala. Shocking coils of barbed wire, soldiers and pigeons. During a debate in the Rajya Sabha as it is, blame the politicians and even the Church who protested the Gadgil over the abrogation of Article 370, Minister cial status and diminution from low. None of the past promis- to uncertainty from the State’s “parties concerned to exercise Committee and Kasturirangan Reports on the Western Ghats that wanted to pro- in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), State to a Union Territory will es by India Inc and PMO’s eco- demotion to a Union Territory, restraint and caution”, especial- tect several areas from a rush of development. Across the southern state, hill- Jitendra Singh, reported that there was jubi- produce a backlash — a viru- nomic packages were imple- Finance Commission award ly actions that unilaterally lation in Srinagar whereas television chan- lent form of alienation. mented due to violence and and Goods and Services Tax. change status quo. Later, it side construction has worsened matters than before. It was only a matter of nels showed deserted streets. Four days Pakistan will not let go this political instability. In 1995, In the external domain, noted that creating Ladakh as time before a devastating rainfall would make the chickens come home to roost. later, at an Observer Research Foundation opportunity to add fuel to fire. when militancy was endemic, there is misplaced optimism separate Union Territory could It is, therefore, ironic that Kerala has been hit by floods two years in a row. It is (ORF) conference in New Delhi, a Special It has upped the ante by taking Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, about having outflanked alter status quo along the India- Secretary to the Government of India a number of political, diplo- who was chairman of one of Pakistan. While Russia, the China border and damage now imperative that the State Government seriously explore how to implement referred to the situation in Kashmir as a matic, people-to-people and the companies in Jammu & UAE and Maldives have called China’s territorial sovereignty by the reports and if need be, demolish constructions. Kerala’s successive plight “crisis.” A young Kashmiri researcher with military steps. While fidayeen Kashmir, made this tongue-in- the Constitutional re-adjust- unilaterally modifying domes- should be a lesson for the rest of India where unplanned development and polit- ORF predicted that insurgency has been squads have been infiltrated cheek offer to a retired Major ments as an internal matter, tic law, which was unacceptable. given a new 30-year lease of life. Normalcy and more are in readiness, the General: “Look sweetie, there’s others are sitting on the fence. Still later, after the visit of ical ineptitude to act against those who encroach forest areas, often because and lockdown are a contradiction in use of IEDs and even classic this sick sawmill in Srinagar. It The US said it was not consult- Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah they are politically-connected, continue unabashedly. Politicians would then actu- terms. suicide bombing a la Pulwama has no power, no labour, no ed, counselled restraint and Mehmood Qureshi to Beijing, ally have blood on their hands because people are dying thanks to their greed. Tomorrow, the Bakshi Stadium in should be expected. wood, no security. But I want referred both countries to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Srinagar will be filled with police and offi- Stephen Cohen, the you, with your contacts in the resolving outstanding issues Yi referred both countries to the Man can no longer control nature but can control how it will impact us. cials when the tricolour will be unfurled American India-Pakistan Army, to operationalise it.” through bilateral dialogue. The Simla Agreement, UN Charter and the State flag consigned to the dust- expert, had prophesied that Even the Sam magic could not UN, while rejecting media- and UN Security Council reso- heap of history. What will resound in the wars between the two countries revive it. tion, called for maximum lutions. All-weather allies Valley are Shah’s misplaced words that ter- will go on for a hundred years Dr Haseeb Drabu, who restraint, affirming Jammu & agreed to work on a joint UN Organ donors a far cry minating Article 370 will end terrorism and before there is light at the end was Jammu & Kashmir’s Kashmir is governed by the UN strategy. This could be the usher in development. This is a patently of the tunnel. The ORF Finance Minister recently, said Charter and applicable UN beginning of a two-front diplo- Awareness drives have failed as 500,000 people die false narrative. researcher’s forecast about in a TV interview last week that Security Council Resolutions matic offensive. On terrorism, post Burhan Wani, new longevity of militancy is spot linking Article 370 to the lack and advised guidance by the The Government is in for due to non-availability of organs militancy acquired an indigenous and on. The Indian Army in Jammu of development was misplaced. Simla Agreement, which states a long haul in Jammu & hat if you were blessed with the power religious colour: From Sufi to Salafi. Of the & Kashmir since 1947, whose He asserted that the lack of that “the final status of Jammu Kashmir. Winning the hearts 250 militants in the Valley, 60 per cent are mandate is to create conditions public and private investment & Kashmir is to be settled by and minds of Kashmiris can to gift a life? You would probably say local lads. The Army’s ‘Operation All for political outcomes — which was due to militancy and vio- peaceful means….” alone facilitate their integration Wthat you couldn’t play God. Yet the Out’ has gained an upper hand but its valu- it has many times — will lence. The powers for lease of UN High Commission on into India. Modi and Shah’s easiest way to build good karma, according able hearts and minds campaign is absent. remain stuck fighting limited land for 90 years and extend- Human Rights in its July 8 promises of development will Last week, the Army announced that 83 per wars triggered by inept politics. able have always been there: report had painted a grim not compensate Kashmiris for to all world religions, would be sparing a bit cent of the terrorists have a history of stone- Development in Jammu & That’s how Hotel Oberoi, ITC though exaggerated picture of what they have lost: Autonomy of your body part to revive the suffering, by throwing and advised mothers that if their Kashmir is a chimera. It’s the and others came in. There is a violation of civil liberties in and special status. becoming an organ donor. But in India, aware- wards were throwing stones for `500, they chicken and egg story about big opportunity. For example, Jammu & Kashmir. UN Special (The writer is a retired were “tomorrow’s terrorists.” The Army has violence and development: India is the fifth largest produc- Rapporteur on freedom of Major General of the Indian ness of organ donation in death, the fact that dramatically reduced life-cycle of terror- Which comes first. As long as er of apples in the world, of expression has called the present Army and founder member of healthy organs harvested within a certain win- ists to “ten days to one year” from “six the roots of militancy are not which 2.5 mn tonnes are from crackdown as draconian. The the Defence Planning Staff, cur- dow after flatlining can save up to seven lives, months to three to five years” a decade ago. addressed, socio-economic Jammu & Kashmir. Drabu said China story is one of shifting rently the revamped Integrated is drastically low. Even when existent, it col- The double whammy of eradicating spe- development plans will be hol- the situation will get worse due stance. Initially, Beijing called Defence Staff) lides with our age-old ritualistic thinking that such a move would amount to humiliating and dismembering the dead. Particularly with regard to cases of brain death, where a person is irretrievably non-func- S O U N D BITE tional, though he may be kept alive on a ventilator for some days or weeks, and Everybody does precau- Criticism and failure motivate You (people) should not in live What has happened is the tionary deployment and me and add fire to my belly. fool's paradise. Nobody will be rejection of the Constitution. has been tested thoroughly before being declared as such. Yet India is rapidly movement of precautionary These things push me to try standing there (in the UNSC) The Congress has always climbing the charts of transplant requirements what with the nation topping dia- resources. We should not something new and with garlands in hands...Nobody fought to safeguard the betes, kidney ailments, liver diseases and cardio-vascular cases. If National Health get too concerned about it. different every time. will be there waiting for you. Constitution and democracy. Portal figures are anything to go by, then 500,000 people die due to non-avail- Army Chief Actor Pakistan's Foreign Minister Congress leader ability of organs. The deceased organ donor rate in India stands at around 0.34 —Gen Bipin Rawat —Sidharth Malhotra —Shah Mahmood Qureshi —Priyanka Gandhi Vadra per million, significantly lower than most developed countries. And while there are live donors, cadaver donors could help in meeting the glaring gap between demand and supply and stop malpractices in the organ swap trade. So no mat- L E T T E R S T O T H E EDITOR ter what the celebrity endorsements or donor pledges, they mean little in a coun- try where even if a person is brain dead and has pledged organs for donation, Reinforcing legacy nation over the last 70 years, even the final decision rests with the family. They have the power to overrule his/her The cost of a man-made deluge the BJP should partially take the responsibility for failing to play decision. Even the wishes of those with donor cards do not mean anything if Sir — This refers to the editori- ords cannot adequately describe the suffering a constructive role. his/her family disputes the consent for organ removal. So what’s going wrong al, “Sonia back in old role” caused by the deluge in many parts of the coun- However, there is no point in our awareness-building mechanism? The major impediment is building a soci- (August 13). The term of the Wtry. Floods were once occasional occurrences but digging the past. If the BJP real- Congress’ interim president is, of have now become more regular in recent years. While rain ly wants to work in the nation’s etal awareness of organ donation as a meaningful legacy practice rather than course, undefined and could thus is a necessity and a boon, it becomes a bane when it caus- interest, it should take the lead appealing to individual sensibility. There should be an institutional model for dis- prolong forever. The oldest party es devastation. Visuals of vast, immeasurable tracts of and form an all-party seminating knowledge. Besides, in a healthcare system that is skewed unfairly of the nation is not in a position land inundated with floodwater speak of the scale of the Government in Jammu & to survive without the Gandhi damage. The saddest thing is that the fury has led to loss Kashmir so that normalcy returns towards the privileged and against the dispossessed, any high-sounding invo- family. The more things change, of life and assets. The stories of the victims are too har- in the Valley. This will send the cation to good deed seems patronising and exploitative at the time of death rather the more they remain the same. rowing. Of course, it is not within man’s power to pre- right message to Pakistan and the than well-intentioned. Second, there have to be clearer laws as there is fear that The Congress Working vent the occurrence of natural disasters. But the thing is rest of the world that when it Committee (CWC) has stub- they are made worse by human factors. By identifying and comes to national integration, organs will be removed from those who could have been potentially saved. There’s bornly refused to sever the tackling these factors that aggravate the impact of flood, corrective measures. It is worth pointing out that in case India stands united. a law that allows hospital intensive care units (ICU) to identify potentially brain- umbilical cord that connects it to we can manage them and prevent their intensity. of a natural disaster like a deluge, the poor are espe- N Nagarajan dead patients who can be organ givers and discuss with their families the pos- the Gandhi family. Remedial action must be taken on unscientific land cially vulnerable. Many live precariously in thatched, mud Via email sibility of donation. But there has to be a chain of transplant coordinators and Ironically, the veterans, who use, quarrying and mining, deforestation, unsustainable huts in flood-prone areas. Farmers bear the brunt as their had been raising the pitch for a agricultural practices and failure to maintain water bod- standing crops are damaged. The loss of cattle puts finan- No suspense at all volunteers who can link the recipient to the family of the dead and close the trust young leader at the helm, are ies and wetlands that become natural basins to tame the cial strain on the people in flood-affected areas. Once and faith deficit. Third, procedural bureaucracy should be empathetic and not now hailing the appointment of overflow. By taking proactive steps, we can minimise the waters recede, we will see the trail of destruction intrusive to facilitate organ retrieval from the dead. In the West, while applying the septuagenarian Sonia flood fury. The co-relation between climate change and the deluge left behind it. Sir — It is shocking that months Gandhi. Such is the unswerving extreme weather events like floods needs to be studied G David Milton after the results of the general for a driving licence, one can pledge one’s organs for donation. Some even have loyalty to the Gandhi family. and understood to take both short-term and long-term Maruthancode election and a marathon meeting, an “opt out” system should there be reservations. We could look at this, too. Would Sonia Gandhi dissolve the Congress has fallen back Even living donors have to battle myths of biases. A recent report has shown CWC and hold polls? In such a In contradiction on the family rather than choos- scenario, would both Rahul selected speeches of MPs from the about Kashmir in 1966: “If we ing a livewire president. Why that when it comes to protecting productive human capital, the donors are most- Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi grand old party. I wish he would continue to rule by force and sup- so much drama when the matter ly women, particularly in lesser privileged households — wife, mother and moth- contest or find a place? There are Sir — This refers to the article, have read VP Menon’s book, The press these people and crush was already settled, as a proverb er-in-law. The supposition is that women can be compromised for the sake of too many questions begging an “Congress’ dream fulfilled” Story of the Integration of the them or change the racial or reli- goes? instant response. We wouldn’t be (August 13) by A Surya Prakash. Indian States, which consists of gious character of their State by Bidyut Kumar Chatterjee a bread-winner male, not because she is of a stronger constitution. This then is surprised if the “search” starts The writer seems to have clearly two chapters on how Jammu & colonisation or by other means, Faridabad an arduous climb, one that demands breakthrough examples every day. The lux- and ends at her home. displayed his blind antipathy Kashmir became part of India. then I think that means political- ury of remembering a day dedicated to donors is for another day. Meghna A towards the Congress, which has The BJP, which swears by ly a most obnoxious thing to do.” Send your feedback to: New South Wales made him reproduce extracts of Jayaprakash Narayan, had said If the Congress has failed the [email protected] VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 14, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Understanding POINTCOUNTERPOINT IF THE CENTRE DECIDED TO MAKE TAMIL NADU A HE (CHIDAMBARAM) IS ONLY A BURDEN ON THE stock trends UNION TERRITORY LIKE IT HAS DONE IN JAMMU & EARTH. FOR HIM, ONLY HIS SELFISH (INTERESTS) KASHMIR, THE RULING AIADMK WOULD NOT RESIST IT. ARE IMPORTANT, NOT THAT OF THE COUNTRY'S. A strong understanding of volume is a good addition —CONGRESS LEADER —TAMIL NADU CHIEF MINISTER to price analysis skills. It can help an investor identify momentum in a stock and confirm a trend P CHIDAMBARAM K PALANISWAMI A win-win prospect Despite contradictions between China and India at the RCEP summit and the latter’s refusal to HIMA BINDU KOTA lthough one of the most underrated and overlooked tech- participate in the BRI project, the two nations can develop cooperation in yet another endeavour nical parameters, volume is one of the most important Ametric an investor must get a grip of while predicting stock price movements. As with most indicators, volume, too, works with them and it is crucial to know what volume is, why it is important in stocks and how best it can be used. Volume basically is the total number of buyers and sellers exchanging shares over a particular period of time, usually a day. When the volume is high, traders are interested in deal- ing in that particular share and vice versa. Data on volume of a share is readily available on charts or the trading screen. If volume of the stock for the day was 10,00,000 shares, it means EKATERINA BLINOVA that amount of shares were sold and bought by someone on that particular day. When is information on volume useful? It he latest round of the 16-member Regional may not be of any help unless it is combined with data on sup- Comprehensive Economic Partnership port and resistance levels, which in turn give a clear picture. T(RCEP) negotiations has yet again exposed Let us consider a stock ABC, which broke a resistance level frictions between Beijing and New Delhi, this and moved upwards on a given day. If the volume traded on time over the India-China trade deficit and mar- that day is four lakh shares, whereas on any normal day, the ket access. trading volume is 11 lakh shares, this means that the move- New Delhi’s trade deficit with the RCEP ment upwards of resistance level may not sustain and the stock grouping and China amounted to $105 billion and $53.6 billion in 2018, respectively. The tar- price may fall as the resistance breakout was not supported iff elimination under the RCEP may deal an addi- by volume of shares traded. But if the stock has broken the tional blow to India’s economy, bolstering its resistance with volume, it may move further up. This is the impor- trade deficit with the nations. In addition, New tance of “volume.” Traders do not buy the stock unless it breaks Delhi argues that it needs further access to the OBSERVERS a critical level with high volume. So any breakout of critical sup- Chinese market for its key sectors, including IT BELIEVE THAT THE port and resistance level does not sustain unless they are sup- products and services, pharma and agriculture. CHINA-BASED ported by high volume. For any trend to continue, it should be Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal ASIAN supported by an increase in volume. backed out of the group’s ministerial meeting in INFRASTRUCTURE Let’s take another example to understand the importance Beijing, which was largely seen as a symbolic ges- INVESTMENT of volume. Suppose a buyer places a market buy order after ture, according to The Hindu. As a result, India BANK'S (AIIB) was represented by Commerce Secretary Anup hours for 50 shares of stock. The transaction occurs at one INITIATIVES MAY Wadhawan, who outlined the country’s demands FACILITATE rupee above the closing price. Therefore, the one rupee price at the meeting on August 2-3. Despite specula- move had 50 shares worth of interest from a buyer. Suppose tions of India’s possible withdrawal from the bloc, SOOTHING OF another buyer places a buy order for 500,000 shares of the the country signalled on August 6 that it would INDIA-CHINA stock. This transaction takes place at a price that is one rupee continue the talks, according to the Hindu RELATIONS. above the current price. Since they both increase the last trans- Business Line. BEING FOUNDED action price by rupee dollar, does that mean that both trans- Amid the simmering US-China trade war, IN 2014, THE actions are bullish in nature? If a trader didn’t use volume, he/she Beijing is pushing ahead with the RCEP, a pro- BANK IS LARGELY would think that the move was identical. However, the second posed free trade agreement between the 10 SEEN AS A PART example is more bullish because the amount the buyer of member states of the Association of Southeast OF THE BELT AND 500,000 shares is willing to pay is significant. The buyer is will- Asian Nations (ASEAN) as well as China, ROAD PROJECT, cent of which is claimed by the People’s in the financial institution after China. for countries like Turkey, Russia, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and New Republic. Additionally, India is one of the largest Indonesia and Thailand”, Garrie says. ing to take a large bet whereas in the second example, 50 shares ALTHOUGH THE Zealand that was formally announced in 2012. TWO Nevertheless, Beijing is seeking recipients of AIIB funds. “As such, the old expression ‘money are insignificant. Why India snubs China’s Belt and Road ini- India’s participation in its endeav- In February 2019, India and the talks’ is apropos when it comes to An investor can analyse the weakness or strength of any tiative? ENDEAVOURS ARE ours: Being the world’s seventh-largest AIIB inked a $455 million loan aimed India’s position via-a-vis the AIIB. As price movements based on volume. Although this may not be The RCEP is not the only China-led econom- NOT FORMALLY economy by nominal gross domestic at improving rural connectivity in things stand, India already participates true for all cases, volume data can give guidelines and help in ic initiative prompting India’s concerns. The ASSOCIATED product (GDP) and the third-largest by Andhra Pradesh. According to the in some BRI related projects but for trading decisions. Although increasing volume is important in Beijing-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a purchasing power parity (PPP), India Indian Ministry of Finance, the pro- political reasons will not likely ever interpreting stock price trends, extreme increases in volume along multi-billion infrastructure investment endeav- could give a significant boost to China- ject will “connect some 3,300 habita- sign up to BRI on the whole. That with extreme rises or falls in price can sometimes be interpret- our unveiled by Chinese President Xi Jinping in led projects. tions with a population of more than being said, AIIB is one important area ed opposite to regular volume analysis. Sharp increases in price 2013, also raises questions in New Delhi. Thus, in July, Yang Yanyi, a mem- 250, and benefit around two million where India and China can minimise and volume both can mean bulls have been exhausted — all While neither clearly rejecting nor endors- ber of the Foreign Affairs Committee people.” tensions through win-win financial ing the initiative per se, New Delhi boycotted the of the Chinese People’s Political “India’s rural regions remain large- arrangement.” buyers have bought and there is no one else but sellers and first Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for Consultative Conference, called upon ly impoverished and for the entire According to Amrita Dhillon, the result is bearish. Sharp decreases in price and sharp increas- International Cooperation in 2017 over the India to join the BRI, arguing that nation to succeed that requires more “India is not opposed to China.” “In es in volume can mean that everyone, who wanted to get out China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) “bilateral problems with Pakistan balanced regional development along- fact, it has always wished to promote of the stock or future has and, therefore, there are only buy- project. The proposed corridor passes through should not be turned into an India- side urbanisation, industrialisation mutual trade and shape relations ers left, which is a bullish sign. the Pakistani-administered Kashmir areas of China issue.” and modernisation campaigns”, between the two and join hands in As discussed, volume is used to confirm trends and chart Gilgit and Baltistan, claimed by New Delhi. The Simmering contradictions do not McGregor presumes, adding that the focussing on innovative solutions for patterns and the strength of any price movement. It plays a major implementation of the Chinese-Pakistani initia- mean that India and China are head- AIIB “can play a crucial role to help the Asian problems”, she points out. role when confirming chart patterns like triangles, head and shoul- tive is tantamount to the recognition of ing towards a stalemate, according to eradicate poverty in the country.” However, the Indian journalist ders and flags among others. If volume isn’t present with these Islamabad’s sovereignty over Gilgit-Baltistan in Adam Garrie, director of the Eurasia Having mentioned anti-China sen- notes that China, for its part, needs to chart patterns, then the trading signal isn’t reliable. Technical the eyes of India. Future think-tank and Tom McGregor, timent among Indian nationalist par- take India’s geostrategic interests into “The BRI, which seeks to alter extant polit- a Beijing-based political analyst and ties, the Beijing-based journalist opines account in order to facilitate the devel- analysts closely analyse the volume to see when reversals are ical geographies and economic models, is senior editor for China’s national that the improvement of India-China opment of the region. about to occur. If volume is decreasing in an uptrend, then it China’s most potent tool in this regard. India is broadcaster CCTV. ties could become a win-win solution “China and India share a long his- can signal that reversal may take place soon. A rising market not part of this due to the violation of its sover- AIIB is a way to soothe India- for both nations. tory of cooperation and AIIB is one of should have increasing volume. Buyers should keep the prices eignty in CPEC passing from Pakistani-occupied China contradictions: “Should [Indian Prime Minister the important roads which connects moving high. Increasing price and decreasing volume is a warn- Kashmir”, explains Amrita Dhillon, the found- Observers believe that the China- Narendra] Modi choose economic Beijing and New Delhi”, Dhillon ing for a potential reversal. Price rise or decrease on little vol- ing editor of a New Delhi-based magazine, The based Asian Infrastructure Investment expansionism, he must improve trade emphasises. “As of now, AIIB has ume is not a strong signal whereas a price rise or decrease on Kootneeti. Bank’s (AIIB) initiatives may facilitate and investment ties with China and the approved six projects worth $1.2 bil- large volume is a strong signal. On the initial breakout from the On April 26-27, 2019, India did not attend soothing of India-China relations. US”, McGregor believes. lion in loans to India for infrastructure- range or chart pattern, a rise in volume indicates strength in the the second BRF that took place in Beijing amid Being founded in 2014, the bank Adam Garrie echoes McGregor: related projects and an additional $1.9 move and a little change or decline in volume on a breakout indi- the simmering India-Pakistani conflict follow- is largely seen as a part of the Belt and “Although India has been opposed to billion is under review. Similarly, ing the Indian Air Force’s Balakot operation in Road project, although the two endeav- membership in the Belt and Road ini- India’s cooperation in the Shanghai cates false breakout. February 2019. For its part, India triggers ours are not formally associated. tiative, India can and likely will bene- Cooperation Organisation (SCO) with A strong understanding of volume is a good addition to price China’s unease with its growing involvement in While the Modi Government has fit from closer cooperation with the China is growing, rapidly making it a analysis skills. Being able to see when price increases or decreas- joint drills with the navies of Japan, Vietnam, made it clear that it is not inclined to AIIB”, the UK-based geopolitical ana- platform to tap the potential of the rela- es, having firm support or knowledge when either buyers or sell- Singapore and the Philippines as well as the US- participate in the China-led BRI, India lyst notes. tions India carries with the Central ers have been exhausted, might prove useful when trading. led freedom of navigation operations (FONOP) remains the bank’s founder. New Delhi “It makes logical sense for India Asian Countries.” (The writer is Assistant Professor at Amity University) in the disputed South China Sea, about 90 per enjoys the second-largest voting share to work with the AIIB just as it does (Courtesy: SputnikInternational) An array of challenges ahead Sonia Gandhi has her task cut out. As the Congress chief, she has to build a grassroots base, boost the morale of its FOREIGN EYE workers, fight the Assembly elections and most importantly, bring the old and the young camps together sion. She even brought the party to Maharashtra, Goa and Telangana, realise that this is the only way it can power twice (2004-2014). Now that several Congressmen are leaving improve its chances. she is reluctantly back as the chief, the sinking ship. The question is Last but not the least, it is imper- what would be her challenges in the whether she will be able to stop them. ative to concentrate on reorganising coming days and months? Fifth, she should restore the the party and re-connect with the The first daunting challenge for position of the Congress as a chal- voters. The Congress scored zero in Sonia will be to restructure a demor- lenger to the BJP. For this, the need 17 States in the 2019 polls. In the past alised organisation. She commands is to repackage the party. She was five years, the BJP has considerably CLIMATE CRISIS: respect, trust and loyalty from party successful in doing so earlier by hold- expanded its base and won even WHAT CAN WE DO? SHANKAR leaders and workers across the gen- ing conclaves in Pachmarhi and those States where it never won in the KALYANI erational divide. After the Congress’ Shimla with brainstorming sessions past and has now emerged as the In climate activism the onia Gandhi is back again as the humiliating defeat in the 2019 Lok involving party leaders. The same principal pole of national politics, “think global, act local” link Congress’ chief after almost a Sabha polls, where it won just 52 zeal is needed now, especially after replacing the Congress. is both long-established Sbreak of two years. She had seats, as also the leadership crisis it the party’s humiliating defeat in The Congress has to come up and tangible. But it is also a taken a back seat during this period, faced for the past 75 days after Rahul 2019 polls. The party is yet to intro- with a new plan to revive the party useful model for other leaving the field entirely to her son Gandhi stepped down as party pres- put the right people for the right kind younger leaders are in talks with the spect and come up with corrections. in the northern and eastern States. Rahul Gandhi in 2017. But now, she ident, the morale of party workers is of job and strengthen the party BJP. She should be able to persuade Sixth, she must define the roles There are five years to do this until campaigning. However will be at the helm of affairs until the down. Many disgruntled partymen organisationally. There is factionalism them to remain in the party and give for her children, otherwise there will the 2024 polls although the interven- grim the situation, inaction party holds the next organisational have left the grand old party. She and erosion of workers and leaders. them importance. be three power centres. Rahul Gandhi ing Assembly polls are also impor- will make it worse. We elections. needs to give a pep-talk to the She has to appoint strong general sec- Fourth, it is important to check has said that he will continue to work tant. The party should work with a should be suspicious of After going through the motions workers, who may have confidence retaries who can oversee election pre- the erosion. Sonia was able to do so for the party. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra missionary zeal to achieve this. For attempts to reduce issues of the consultation process, the in her, and boost their morale. paredness. Even if the party can win in 1998 when she took over from is already the general secretary from all these, Sonia Gandhi needs a good Congress Working Committee Second and more importantly, just one State, it will go a long way in Sitaram Kesri. She did so at a time Uttar Pradesh but she is not just team. While the coterie might expect to individual consumer (CWC) has ultimately brought back Assembly elections are due in the boosting the morale of the cadres. when the party was in the another general secretary because of to grab all the power, she must have choices; mindful of the Sonia Gandhi. But it is not clear States of Maharashtra, Jharkhand Third, Sonia has to keep her Opposition and many senior leaders her access to her mother. a mix of old and young Congress need for personal changes; whether she will be able to restore the and Haryana in the next two months flock together. The old guard has had were leaving the party. The scenario Seventh, she must re-work her leaders in her core team. All these and awake to the chance party back to its health. Sonia had and the Congress is still not ready to its way, she must make sure that the is the same now. MPs like Sanjay coalition strategy and States where have to be taken up with utmost that even small shifts may made her political debut in 1998 face them. On the other hand, the disappointed younger lot do not look Singh and Bhubaneswar Kalita have the Congress is not strong, she must urgency as there is not enough time when the grand old party was in bad Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set for greener pastures. Already, there joined the BJP. More are likely to go. look at alliances with smaller and before the ensuing Assembly polls. trigger much greater ones. shape and she was able to check ero- to win the three States. Sonia has to are rumours that some of the In most States, including regional parties. The party must (The writer is a senior journalist) (The Guardian editorial) VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 14, 2019 money 08

CAPSULE Reliance's stake sale to Aramco, Bosch reports 35 pc fall BP to make it debt free in Q1 profit at Rs 280 cr PNS n NEW DELHI "RIL has highlighted plans to PNS n NEW DELHI cal, but structural. go to zero-debt by end-F21 "Shortage of liquidity Reliance Industries selling a (March 2021), but we saw Auto component major Bosch accompanied with build-up fifth of its oil and chemical announcements that could on Tuesday reported 35.04 of inventory, will pose a big Silver touches assets to Saudi Aramco and lower debt/liabilities by a third per cent decline in its consol- challenge and the recovery nearly half of its fuel retail and await more details on its idated net profit at Rs 279.95 will take longer than expected," all-time high mark operations to BP, will make the future plans," it said. crore for the first quarter he added. of Rs 45,000 company's energy business Kotak Institutional Equities ended June 30, 2019, hit by With the outlook for this nearly debt-free but will lower Research said RIL may be slowdown in the domestic changes as a result of various sector being extremely chal- NEW DELHI: Silver prices on its consolidated earnings and required to create a carve-out automobile industry. economic, regulatory, techno- lenging, the impact on struc- Tuesday soared Rs 2,000 to operating cash flow, brokerages or special purpose structure, The company, which had logical and market factors, tures, including surplus man- touch an all-time high mark of said on Tuesday. instead of a subsidiary, for the posted a net profit of Rs 430.98 including opportunities arising power, is already visible, Rs 45,000 per kg, while gold declined by Rs 100 to Rs On the announcement made oil-to-chemical (O2C) business crore for the same period of in electric mobility segment. Bhattacharya said. 38,370 per 10 gram in the by Reliance Industries under the standalone entity for previous fiscal, said it has ini- "In light of this, the compa- He added that the company national capital, according to Chairman Mukesh Ambani its proposed transaction with tiated several measures includ- ny has initiated several trans- is investing in restructuring to the All India Sarafa on Monday, Morgan Stanley "Once completed, we estimate the Saudi Aramco to ensure fun- ing "manpower adjustments" formation projects, including enhance efficiencies and to said that over the past three gibility of cash flows and pre- to remain competitive in the restructuring, to remain com- be fit for the future. Association. Besides increased stake sale will make RIL's energy offtake by industrial units and months, the firm has under- vent leakage of taxes. market. petitive. The company has set "While every opportunity coin makers, robust global performed the Sensex by about business nearly debt-free, but it will "The amount of debt/liabil- During the period under up a provision of Rs 82 crore will be extended for reskilling trend mainly led to the rise in 11 percentage points on weak- lower RIL's FY21 consolidated ities to be transferred with O2C review, the company's revenue towards restructuring, and redeployment, to align white metal, traders said. "At ness in refining margins and earnings by 9 per cent and operating business and other contours, from operations declined to Rs reskilling and redeployment, with adjustment of portfolios Rs 45,000, silver has touched decline in key chemical including long-term crude 2,778.82 crore for the April- that has been disclosed as an and competencies, there will be its all time-high. Strong spreads. cash flow by 14 per cent," Morgan sourcing arrangement and June quarter from Rs 3,212.15 exceptional item for the quar- manpower adjustments,” he overseas trend led to the Reliance announced energy Stanley said growth capex, will be finalised crore in the year-ago period, ter ended June 30, 2019," added. increase in silver price," asset sales worth around USD in due course," it said. Bosch said in a regulatory fil- Bosch said. Bosch Group in India Surendra Jain, vice president 16 billion; end of the invest- RIL may receive 50 per cent ing. Bosch Managing Director employs over 31,000 associates. of All India Sarafa Association ment cycle in telecom; bring- to BP for Rs 7,000 crore (about RIL's energy business nearly payment at the time of closure The Bengaluru-based firm Soumitra Bhattacharya said Bosch shares were trading said. Globally, gold was ing net-debt to zero in 18 USD 1 billion). debt-free, but it will lower of the proposed transaction said the Indian automotive the the slowdown in the 3.53 per cent down at Rs trading higher at USD months; value-unlocking It plans to sell a 20 per cent RIL's FY21 consolidated earn- and 25 per cent each in two market is undergoing major domestic market is not cycli- 13,789 apiece on the BSE. 1,520.37 an ounce in the New options for real estate and stake in the oil and chemicals ings by 9 per cent and operat- tranches over the next two York, while silver was quoting financial assets; listing of tele- business at an enterprise value ing cash flow by 14 per cent," years. higher at USD 17.32 an ounce. com and retail in five years; of USD 75 billion while sourc- Morgan Stanley said. Stating that details of crude and focus on dividends. ing 5 lakh barrels per day of oil Also, monetisation of ener- sourcing from Saudi Aramco BS-VI norm Reliance announced agree- from Saudi Aramco. The trans- gy assets (fuel retail to BP, oil are limited, Morgan Stanley Bharti appoints ing to a non-binding letter of action, at an initial-stage for and chemicals to Saudi said if RIL is able to source compliance intent from Saudi Aramco for now, will be subject to due dili- Aramco), coupled with the heavy barrels, it could reduce a proposed investment in its gence, definitive agreements, announcement of an end to the recent challenges refiners refining, petrochemicals, and regulatory and other statutory investment cycle in telecom, have faced in sourcing heavy will raise Rajesh Sud as fuel marketing business. approvals. would help in deleveraging Middle Eastern crude barrels. Besides, it is selling a 49 per "Once completed, we esti- the balance sheet after nearly The deal is expected to get prices Tata Motors group cent stake in fuel retail business mate the stake sale will make seven years. completed in FY20. PNS n NEW DELHI MD-Financial Services wholesales drop India Yamaha Motor (IYM) PNS n NEW DELHI 14 pc in July said on Tuesday that prices of RIL shares its locally manufactured two- Bharti Enterprises on Tuesday NEW DELHI: Tata Motors on ADB signs pact to invest USD wheelers could increase by announced the appointment Tuesday reported 14 per cent decline in the group's global zoom over 10-15 per cent due to BS-VI of Rajesh Sud as the head of its wholesales, including those of emission norm compliance. financial services vertical that Jaguar Land Rover, in July at The company said it will offers general and life insur- 12 pc 23 mn in NCD of GRIL rejig its line-up with BS-VI ance services through joint- 78,600 units. Global PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI wholesales of all passenger compatible motorcycles and ventures with French insur- vehicles in July 2019 stood at The long-term scooters in phases starting ance behemoth AXA. 52,432 units, a growth of 4 The scrip of Reliance The ADB on Tuesday said it from November 2019 for Bharti Enterprises has Rajesh Sud Industries on Tuesday has signed an agreement to financing to motorcycles appointed Rajesh Sud as per cent from the year-ago GRIL will enable month, Tata Motors said in a zoomed over 12 per cent after invest USD 23 million (about and January Managing Director-Financial interests in the financial ser- regulatory filing. Jaguar Land the company announced a Rs 160 crore) in a debt instru- it to expand its 2020 for Services. He will report to vices businesses. Rover global wholesales were host of investment proposals ment being issued by GRIL to scooters. Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder "I am confident that at its annual general meeting. help the company scale up execution "Yamaha and Chairman, Bharti Rajesh's vast experience and at 41,783 units. Jaguar capacity and wholesales for the month were The scrip opened the day on construction of roads and and highways in India through team is Enterprises, a company state- domain expertise in the finan- 12,308 units, while Land a bullish note and jumped highways in India through the purchase of new building allow it to bid for industriously ment said. cial services sector will add Rover wholesales were at 12.09 per cent to Rs 1,302.50 purchase of new building equipment," the Manila-head- larger and more working to live Sud takes over from immense value to Bharti's 29,475 units, it added. The on the BSE. It was the top equipment. quartered multi-lateral lending complex up to the company's com- Soumen Ghosh who success- existing business," said Sunil company further said global gainer among the 30 front line The increased operational agency said. mitment and it is quite like- fully led and turned around Bharti Mittal. wholesales of all Tata Motors' companies on the index. capacity will enhance GR The agreement was signed projects, he ly that the BS-VI compatible the financial services busi- Prior to joining Bharti commercial vehicles and Tata On the NSE, it climbed Infraprojects Limited's (GRIL) by Michael Barrow, Director added Yamaha motorcycles and ness, it said. group, Sud was the Executive Daewoo range in July 2019 12.10 per cent to Rs 1,302.80. ability to execute its existing General of ADB's Private scooters will arrive in the In his new role, Sud will Vice Chairman and Managing were at 26,168 units, down 35 Market was closed on order book and enable it to bid Sector Operations Department market well before the rec- lead the group's financial ser- Director at Max Life per cent from the same month Monday on account of Bakri for more projects -- thereby and GRIL Chairman and more complex projects, he ommended deadline of April vices businesses -- Bharti- Insurance. He has over 25 last year. Id. Reliance Industries chair- supporting road sector invest- Managing Director Vinod added. 2020," IYM said in a state- AXA General Insurance and years of experience in the man Mukesh Ambani on ment plans of the Indian gov- Kumar Agarwal here. Incorporated in 1995, GRIL ment. Bharti-AXA Life Insurance - Indian banking and life insur- Monday announced plans to ernment, it said in a release. "Supporting the growth of is an engineering, procure- The company further - and will also be on the ance industry. sell stakes in the firm's oil and "The Asian Development transport sector is a key focus ment, and construction com- said,"the hike in production board of Airtel Payments In the past, Sud also worked chemicals business to Saudi oil Bank (ADB) has signed an area of ADB's private sector pany in India, focused purely cost for launching BS-VI Bank. as the Managing Director and giant Aramco and in fuel agreement to invest $23 mil- strategy in India," Barrow said. on the roads and highways sec- variants may impact the pric- Airtel Payments Bank is CEO of Esanda Finance India, retail network to BP plc for Rs lion in non-convertible deben- The long-term financing to tor. It currently has an order ing of the two-wheelers vary- not part of the financial ser- a subsidiary company of ANZ 1.15 lakh crore, and said its tures being issued by GRIL to GRIL will enable it to expand book of USD 2.78 billion, ing between 10-15 per cent vices arm of the Bharti group. Grindlays Bank and was the telecom unit Jio will begin help the company rapidly scale its execution capacity and which is to be executed over on average depending upon In addition, he will guide Head of Asset Finance at ANZ offering fibre-based broad- up its construction of roads allow it to bid for larger and the next three years. the product features." the groups' current and future Grindlays Bank. band services from next Tech Mahindra to month. Saudi Aramco will buy 65 pc stake in buy a 20 per cent stake in the Mad*Pow oil and chemicals business of Reliance, including the 1.36 Sensex plummets 624 pts on global sell-offs in equties NEW DELHI: IT company Tech million barrels a day Jamnagar Mahindra will pay USD 17 refining complex in Gujarat, PNS n MUMBAI Ambani on Monday multiple challenges of intensi- million (about Rs 121 crore) for an enterprise value of Top losers in the announced plans to sell stakes fication of US-China trade to acquire 65 per cent stake in USD 75 billion. BP will buy 49 BSE benchmark Sensex on Sensex pack in the firm's oil and chemicals war, sell-off in Argentina and US-based strategic design per cent stake in the firm's Monday crashed about 624 business to Saudi oil giant Hong Kong markets," said consultancy firm Mad*Pow. 1,400 petrol pumps and avia- points dragged by heavy loss- included Yes Aramco and in fuel retail net- Jagannadham Thunuguntla, "On behalf of Tech Mahindra, tion fuel selling facilities at 31 es in index heavyweights Bank, M&M, work to BP plc for Rs 1.15 lakh senior VP and Head of we would like to clarify that airports for another Rs 7,000 HDFC twins, Infosys, ITC and Bajaj Finance, crore, and said its telecom unit Research (Wealth), Centrum the analyst call transcript has crore. The twin deals along ICICI Bank amid sell-offs in Jio will begin offering fibre- Broking. MS Dhoni a typo wherein the number of with deleveraging of telecom global equities. Bharti Airtel, based broadband services from Asian markets ended signif- USD 17 million has been arm Jio's infrastructure assets Bucking the overall down- HDFC, Maruti, next month. icantly lower amid global trade invests in mistakenly mentioned as USD will help Reliance become "a trend, shares of Reliance Tata Steel and Sun Pharma and PowerGrid war concerns and increasing- 70 million," Tech Mahindra zero-net debt company with- Industries (RIL) rallied nearly were other two stocks that ly violent demonstrations in spokesperson said in a in the next 18 months, that is 10 per cent, capping the Sensex L&T, cracking up ended in the green. Hong Kong. The Hang Seng CARS24 statement on Tuesday. The by March 31, 2021", Ambani loss to a large extent. to 10.35 per cent Auto stocks plunged after cracked 2.10 per cent, Shanghai PNS n NEW DELHI analyst call transcript of Tech said at the company's annual Apart from global concerns, SIAM reported that automobile Composite Index fell 0.63 per Mahindra earlier quoted Vivek general meeting (AGM). investors remained jittery over cent, lower at 36,958.16. It hit Top losers in the Sensex sales in India witnessed its cent, Kospi 0.85 per cent and Former Indian cricket captain Agarwal, head for corporate Ambani also announced domestic macro challenges an intra-day low of 36,888.49 pack included Yes Bank, sharpest decline in nearly 19 Nikkei ended 1.11 per cent Mahendra Singh Dhoni has development & BFSI at Tech roll out of the fiber-based amid slowing down of the and a high of 37,755.16. M&M, Bajaj Finance, Bharti years in July, dropping 18.71 lower. invested in tech-enabled used Mahindra, saying the company fixed-line broadband services economy and falling consumer Similarly, the broader NSE Airtel, HDFC, Maruti, Tata per cent, rendering almost Equities in Europe were car firm CARS24, the com- is buying 65 per cent upfront from September 5, offering demand in various sectors. Nifty slumped 183.80 points, or Steel and L&T, cracking up to 15,000 workers jobless over the trading in the red in early deals. pany said on Tuesday. for USD 70 million. Tech internet speed of at least 100 After diving nearly 700 1.65 per cent, to 10,925.85. 10.35 per cent. past two-three months. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee As part of the partnership, Mahindra announced plans to mbps and free voice calls for points in the fag-end of the ses- During the day, it hit a low of On the other hand, RIL ral- "Markets have been tagging- depreciated by 49 paise to Dhoni will own equity in the acquire Mad*Pow on July 30. life for as low as Rs 700 per sion, the 30-share Sensex set- 10,901.60 and a high of lied 9.72 per cent to become along global markets in palpa- 71.27 against the US dollar company and will become its month. tled 623.75 points, or 1.66 per 11,145.90. the biggest gainer, after Mukesh ble risk-off sentiment due to intra-day. brand ambassador, CARS24 said in a statement. The size of deal was how- ever not disclosed. The investment is part of series D July auto sales in India sees sharpest fall 19 yrs round of funding, it added. "His (Dhoni's) ability to PNS n NEW DELHI all segments of the industry are constantly evolve, innovate witnessing decline in sales," he and find solutions to every Gayatri Projects' JV The previous biggest decline across Automobile sales in India wit- overall domestic automobile sales said. problem thrown at him over wins arbitration claim nessed its sharpest decline in Seeking urgent government the years has made him the nearly 19 years in July, drop- was recorded in December 2000 when help, Mathur said, "We are most celebrated captain in the worth Rs 914 cr ping 18.71 per cent, rendering it fell 21.81 per cent hoping that the government Indian history," CARS24 co- NEW DELHI: Highways almost 15,000 workers jobless would soon come out with a founder and CEO Vikram developer Gayatri Projects on over the past two-three months revival package... However, it is Chopra said. Tuesday said its joint venture as the sector reels under a pro- from the government. There is nies over the last two to three still not clear what all ele- CARS24 lives by these val- (JV) with IL&FS Engineering & longed slump, auto industry urgent need for some kind do months. Besides, over a million ments would be included in it." ues and hence the partner- Construction Company has body SIAM reported on action. The industry is doing all jobs are on the line in the auto- The auto industry has sought ship felt natural and perfect, won an arbitration claim worth Tuesday. also saw the biggest fall in near- per cent. Last month, domes- it can to promote sales. I think motive components segment, reduction in GST rate, intro- he added. Rs 914.3 crore for a project in As per data released by the ly 19 years, slumping by 30.98 tic car sales were down 35.95 this is the time when the indus- he added. duction of vehicle scrappage Founded in 2015, CARS24 Nagaland. "The proceeds from Society of Indian Automobile per cent to 2,00,790 units as per cent at 1,22,956 units as try really needs the support of With plunging sales, nearly policy, revival of NBFC sector is among the largest plat- the award will be distributed in Manufacturers (SIAM), vehicle compared with 2,90,931 units against 1,91,979 units in July government coming out with a 300 dealerships have been as sales are mostly dependent forms for buying and selling proportion to the work done sales across categories, includ- in the same period a year ago. 2018. revival package," SIAM forced to close down leading to on availability of finance and cars in the country. The com- by each partner and payment ing passenger vehicles (PVs) Previously, the worst decline Besides, total two-wheeler Director General Vishnu loss of around two lakh jobs, delay in implementation of pany has recently announced will be released on completion and two-wheelers, stood at was registered in December sales last month declined 16.82 Mathur told reporters here. Mathur said. the proposed increase in vehi- its foray into the franchise of the court process," Gayatri 18,25,148 units last month as 2000, when wholesales had per cent to 15,11,692 units The revival package is nec- Underlining the current cle registration fees, Mathur model and intends to scale up Projects said in a regulatory against 22,45,223 units in July fallen 35.22 per cent. compared to 18,17,406 units in essary to arrest fall in sales and grave situation of the auto said when asked about the its presence in over 300 tier filing. Gayatri Projects said it 2018. The fall in PV sales in July the year-ago month. to bring back the industry on industry, he said that in the pre- demands put forth by the II and beyond markets by is focusing its efforts on The previous biggest decline was also the ninth consecutive Commercial vehicle sales were growth path, he added. vious downturns the sector industry to the government. 2021. potentially monetising its across overall domestic auto- month of decline. down 25.71 per cent to 56,866 Mathur said that almost witnessed in 2008-09 and 2013- He said there was a consen- It has over 10,000 channel arbitration awards and claims mobile sales was recorded in SIAM said passenger car units in July as compared with 15,000 jobs, mostly temporary 14, at least some of the seg- sus among the industry players partners from more than 230 in order to continue de- December 2000 when it fell sales in July were also worst 76,545 units in July 2018. and casual workers, have ments of the industry were for reduction in GST rate cut cities across India and over leveraging its balance sheet. 21.81 per cent. since December 2000 when the "The data shows how urgent already been lost in the auto- growing. as it would help in bringing the 155 branches in more than 35 Similarly, domestic PV sales segment had declined by 39.86 the need is for revival package mobile manufacturing compa- "However, this time around cost of buying vehicles down. cities. 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Since the three of us are students, we make sure WOMEN that our recreational hours go into practice. We have had gigs on the day of our exams, for which we had to rush to the venue and perform, but at the end of the day all this hard work OF STEEL paved the way ANUJA SUNKI VOCALIST FOR ANUJA AND BAND

Hyderabad-based Raghuveer Reddy's initiative, Yodha, is helping women to learn self-defence techniques to boost their confidence to deal with many dangers in society, finds V SATEESH REDDY

s a part of our Yodha initiative, we have trained more A than 400 under- privileged girls in self-defence tech- niques to protect themselves Members from the dangers that lurk in of Anuja society. This year we would and Band train more than 600 girls to defend themselves in any dif- ficult situation,” said Raghuveer Reddy, founder of Joy of Sharing Society, who started Yodha initiative in 2018 to teach self-defence tech- niques to underprivileged girls. Musicians find During the programme, girls would be trained in karate, taekwondo and other martial arts. Raghuveer mentions that a success albeit in a yodha can be anyone who respects and protects women. “As an NGO, we wanted to cre- ate awareness in society about sexual abuse by organising various programmes in roller-coaster way schools, colleges, multination- al companies and communi- Many youngsters from the city are turning to music as a career path, but this ties. As a part of the initiative we’ve set a target to train 300 orphan and underprivileged journey comes at the cost having to go against the wishes of their parents and girls.” Their initiative has gar- nered so much support that society and is filled with struggles, finds SREENATH S KURUP they have been successful in training more than 400 girls in major shift is taking opportunities. They are also com- started from singing songs in Mariyan Sylvester from Anuja just 10 months starting from place in Hyderabad’s peting with other well-estab- McDonald’s to the biggest venue and Band stated that nowadays, June 2018 to March 2019. The music scene. There lished bands in the city. that we have always dreamt of — audiences are open-minded to latter being the first phase of was a time when peo- However, many talented Amnesia. We started this to earn songs belonging to any region the initiative in four different A ple preferred western artistes have had to go against the pocket money but never knew and added, “We usually prepare orphanages. music and EDM to norm set by society to become this would become our life.” some regional contents along Explaining the reason for even classical, contemporary and musicians. Today, youngsters get- Taarey, another city-based with other numbers. Till now, we starting Yodha, Raghuveer regional tunes. Currently, we are ting into the music scene also face band started its journey by per- have performed in Kannada, says, “We have seen the many also witnessing a plethora of city similar issues. Rather than typi- forming private gigs and later Tamil, Marathi and Haryanvi. dangers that await women in bands that have come forward cal notions of what a profession approached event managers. society, especially the criminal and united, thereby increasing should be, these youngsters are “Getting gigs was a struggle and THE BALANCING ACT elements. Teaching them self- Members of Taarey risking it all to settle into the it was difficult to get contacts. We Many budding artistes are defence would ensure that world of music. While it is not a seldom got paid. But things even- balancing their passion with they have at least one way of smooth journey, they do try their tually changed, after our fourth their profession. Chiranjeevi aka fighting the threats.” best to do it. gig at Moon Bean café, when an Chiru, the percussionist who Through the initiative, his amazing crowd praised us per- plays Cajon in Anuja and Band team also teach people how FROM SCRATCH sonally. This was great encourage- is pursuing his doctorate in to respect and protect a trees. We’re not just planting Jack, co-founder of Paristhiti ment for us,” said Rohit Nallala, pharmaceutical. Rohit from woman. “We also help them and leaving them, we’re taking the Band, remembers his initial lead singer and rhythm guitarist Taarey mentions that even to learn yoga, music and an oath to protect and grow it days when they used to sleep on of the band. Shayne from though music is everything for dance. We are happy that too,” shares Raghuveer the streets and struggled to earn Paristhiti adds that their turning them, most of them are seven of our girls recently On a concluding note, their daily bread. Jack left his point was when his father and employed in the IT sector and won medals in taekwondo at Raghuveer says, “We have hometown Surat and came to uncle helped them set up a jam Rohit himself is an entrepreneur. the School Game Federation more than 200 volunteers Hyderabad because of his love for room in the city after understand- “We meet and jam during our of India. We also conduct and we wanted to help music. “Initially, we used to go to ing the band’s potential. free hours and these roles are to awareness campaigns in var- as many women learn various clubs, cultural centres in satisfy our parents who expect a ious schools for girls on self-defence tech- the city and used to showcase a UNCONDITIONAL LOVE typical 9-5 job from us.” good and bad touch, hygiene, niques this year. demo performance. We had to TOWARDS MUSIC Anuja who is currently pursu- and menstrual cycle. We Currently, our perform for free and the club “Life is all about music. We can ing her MBA said, “Since the help them to grow strong — target is to managers had this strategy of get- give up anything except for three of us are students, we both physically and mental- train more ting work done because we were music. It’s not about time, make sure that our recreational ly — so that it builds their than 600 newcomers,” Jack said. strength, fame, but only music. hours go into practice. We have confidence and helps them to women.” Anuja Sunki, vocalist of Anuja We want to grow, live, get had gigs on the day of our tackle any kind of hurdles in and Band says, “Our journey involved and evolve over music,” exams, for which we had to rush future.” said Avinash from Aavyshkaar to the venue and perform, but at Joy of Sharing Society band, which recently celebrated the end of the day all this hard has also started an afforesta- its first anniversary. work paved the way.” tion programme as well. Jack says, “All our backgrounds Since the typical middle-class “We started our Save Earth are completely different. We hail Indian mentality is to get their initiative recently to increase from different states and our children settled in a mainstream our greenery. For this pro- taste for music is different. While career, many parents weren’t gramme, we went to one person listens to classical, the supportive of these young many schools in the other might be interested in artistes. However, the case of city and explained to heavy metal. With all these dif- Chiru stands different. He said, students about the ferences if have remained a band, “My mother was very supportive importance of it is due to the spell of music.” throughout my journey. She Yeshwanth from Aavyshkaar never stopped me from achiev- observed that the love for Telugu ing my dreams, and shows numbers has bloomed over the unconditional love for my band years. “Sometimes we encounter members.” people who come only to hear These young musicians have Telugu numbers. Very often, the dreams about making a mark in audience requests for Telugu not just the city, but in the minds Members of songs.” of people all over the country. Aavyshkaar This journey would never cease Members of Paristhiti to exist as their music emanates from their heart. 10 bon appétit Vijayawada Wednesday August 14, 2019 THE TIRANGA

he tricolour FEASTof the Indian flag triggers a range patrons into the beautifully decorated outlet that pays tribute to the of emotions in us. As an ode to India's inde- Indian tricolour. As you settle on your seat and wait for your thali, pendence and rich gastronomical legacy, the scrumptious hot food makes way to your thali. Get set to relish world's favourite thali Khandani Rajdhani cel- the traditionally prepared culinary delights of the Khandani T ebrates with special Tiranga dishes. From Rajdhani thali, along with Independence Day special August 14 - 16, the outlets across India will serve a curated dishes. Each of these have been given a signa- specially curated menu of dishes draped in India's ture tiranga twist as a toast to the nation. Served tricolour. The exquisite traditional spread has with Khandani Rajdhani's award-winning hos- been lovingly handcrafted by Khandani pitality, the experience is guaranteed to be Rajdhani's experienced Maharaj's. memorable. The 100% vegetarian thali Special is a feast for all gourmands, with patriotic instrumental something in it for every- music welcomes one.

TIRANGA LASSI INGREDIENTS

r Orange colour: Kesar syrup-2 tbs r White colour Curd - 3 cup r Green colour: Khus syrup - 2 tbs r Elaichi powder -1 tbs r Sugar - 3 tbs METHOD:

r Whisk curd and add sugar and Elaichi powder r Blem Kesar syrup with curd for Orange colour r Blend Khus syrup with curd for Green colour r For white colour keep the curd plain. r In a glass, pour the Khus Lassi first fol- lowed by the plain white lassi and at the end pour the Kesar Lassi r Garnish with Pistachio r Serve cool For Orange r Combine TIRANGA Khandvi the rice flour r Oil - 2 tbs r Oil - 2 tbsp METHOD KHANDVI r Cumin seeds - r Cumin seeds - TIRANGI 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 tsp r Pour the batter in a big bowl, add INGREDIENTS r Ginger paste - r Ginger paste - DHOKLA some salt and divide it into 3 equal r Rice flour - 3 cups 1 teaspoon, 1 tsp parts. r Ginger and green chilli r Tomato Kasmiri r Salt to Taste INGREDIENTS r For making orange batter, mix one paste - 2tsp chilli puree - portion of batter, Kashmiri chilli r Salt to taste 1/4 cup For green r Rice soaked for 4 hours and powder and tomato ketchup r Curd - 1/2 cup r Turmeric powder Khandvi drained ½ cup r For making white batter, keep one r Oil for greasing - ¼ tsp -- 1/2 tea spoon r Oil - 2 tbsp r Split black gram skinless portion of the plain batter aside in r Oil for tadka - 1 tbsp r Red chilli pow- r Cumin seeds - (dhuliurad dal) soaked for 4 separate bowl. r Cumin seeds - ½ tbsp der - 1/2 tea 1/4 tsp By MAHARAJ hours and drained ½ cup r For making green batter, mix the r Sesame seeds (oil) - 1/2 tsp spoon r Ginger paste - JODHARAM r Yogurt - 200 gms remaining third portion of batter, r Curry leaves - 6 r Red chilli paste - 1 tsp CHOUDHARY, r Fruit salt - 1 teaspoon Palak puree, ginger paste, green FOR THE GARNISH 1 teaspoon r Green chilli paste Corporate chef r Ginger-green chilli paste - 1 chilli paste and a pinch of salt. r Finely Coriander leaves - r Salt to taste - 1 tsp at Khandani teaspoon r Now, mix all the ingredients 2 tbsp r Spinach paste - Rajdhani r Salt to taste mentioned for a green layer. r Freshly grated coconut - For White 1/2 cup r Oil 2 tablespoon + for r Keep good amount of water in a big 2 tbsp Khandvi r Salt to taste greasing vessel on high heat. r Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon r Grease any flat steel plate and r Asafoetida - ½ teaspoon transfer the prepared green batter METHOD minutes and try once more 1½" to 2" on each thali r Curry leaves - 8-10 to a greased plate and steam it over o Combine the rice flour, gin- to roll up lengthwise and roll it up r Palak puree - 1 cup the vessel of water. ger-green chilli paste, rock o Divide the batter into 3 each gently. Place the r Kashmiri Chilli Powder - 1/2 r When it is done, pour one cup salt, curd and 1½ cups of equal portions. Khandvi on a serving plate. tsp batter for white layer and steam. water together in a deep o Spread each portion on the o For the tempering, heat the Batter: Rice 1kg, Udad Dal, r Later, add the third and orange non-stick pan and mix well, reverse side of 2 greased oil in a small non-stick pan 200 gms , Curd 200gms layer on top of it and steam. taking care no lump thalis (approximately 10" in and add the cumin seeds. Orange Colour: r Dhokla will be done after about 15 remains. diameter) evenly to make a o When the seeds crackle, add r Kashmiri Chilli Powder minutes, remove and allow to cool. o Cook on a slow flame, while thin uniform layer using a the sesame seeds and curry r Tomato Ketchup r Cut it into desired shapes and stirring continuously, till the spatula while the mixture is leaves and sauté on a medi- White batter arrange in a plate in such a way that mixture becomes thick still hot. um flame for a few seconds. r Keep one portion of the they should look like Tiranga (approx. 8 to 10 minutes). o When cool, make cuts at a o Pour the tempering over the plain batter aside in separate Dhokla. o Spread a spoonful of the distance of Khandvi. bowl r Heat the oil in a small saucepan and batter on the reverse side of o Garnish with coconu Green Colour: make the tempering of seasoning a greased thali and wait for and coriander and serve r Chopped mint leaves - 2 cups ingredients. a few seconds and try to roll with green chutney r Chopped coriander - 1 cup r Pour the seasoning over Tiranga up. If it doesn't then and peanut curd r Chopped green chilli - 1 tbsp dhokla and garnish with grated cook for few more chutney. r Ginger - 1tbsp coconut and chopped coriander. r Salt to taste r Serve with green chutney and sweet r Mix the chutney in the batter chutney.

For orange rice For white rice TIRANGI r Ghee - 2 tbsp r Cooked basmati rice - 1 r Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp cup PULAO r Ginger paste - 1 tsp For green rice r Tomato Kasmiri chilli r Ghee - 2 tbsp RECIPE puree - 1/4 cup r Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp r Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp r Ginger paste - 1 tsp INGREDIENTS r Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp r Green chilli paste - 1 tsp r Red chilli paste - 1 tsp r Spinach puree - 1/2 cup r Basmati rice soaked and r Salt to taste r Salt to taste drained - 1 cup

seeds to the second pan and well. Add green chilli sauté till they begin to change paste, ginger paste and colour. salt and sauté lightly. r Add ginger paste, red chilli r Add ½ cup water and METHOD powder and red chilli paste to mix well. Cover and cook. the first pan and sauté. When water starts boiling, r Heat 2 tbsps ghee in two dif- r Add tomato puree, salt and add spinach puree, mix well, ferent non stick pans. Add mix well. Add 1 cup water and cover and cook till the rice is cumin seeds to one pan and mix, cover and cook till the done. sauté till seeds begin to rice is done. r Place the green rice, white rice change colour. r Add turmeric powder and rice and orange, spreading it even- r Add rice and mix. Add cumin to the second pan and mix ly on the plate. 11 tollywood Vijayawada Wednesday August 14, 2019 Naveen Polishetty's next is a laugh riot Anil Thadani bankrolls aveen Polishetty, the makers have finalised an be set in Sangareddy, who grabbed every- interesting title for the film Telangana and will one’s attention with which will make movie buffs have the characters SYE RAA HINDI RIGHTS N his performance in excited. speaking the local fter many rumours sur- Farhan Akhtar’s Excel puzzled about the Hindi version Agent Sai Srinivasa The film titled Jathi Ratnalu accent. Director faced that Karan Johar Entertainments will market the as they did not receive any lucra- Athreya, has begun concerns with some incidents Anudeep is said to will acquire the Hindi film across the Bollywood circles. tive deals. However, with a lot at shooting for his next film, happening around three young have penned an theatrical rights of Sye They similarly acquired the Hindi stake, Charan and his team want- directed by Pittagoda director men, who land in an unusual unusual screenplay A Raa Narasimha Reddy, theatrical rights of Kannada block- ed a wide release for the film in Anudeep. situation. While one of them is for Jathi Ratnalu, starring mega star buster KGF that released last year. Hindi. Directed by Surender The film will be bankrolled played by Naveen Polishetty, the which will be his sec- Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara in Sye Raa which is made on a Reddy, Sye Raa is the life story of by Mahanati director Nag other two roles are played by ond film. The film is lead roles, reports confirmed that huge budget of `200 crore will be freedom fighter Uyyalavada Ashwin under the banner Priyadarshi and Rahul being made on a low Anil Thadani, husband of actress hitting screens on October 2 in Narasimha Reddy. Amitabh Swapna Cinemas and is cur- Ramakrishna. A source close to budget and will also Raveena Tandon acquired the all South Indian languages along Bachchan also has a crucial role rently being shot in Hyderabad. the team told Telugu 360 that feature actors like rights. with Hindi. The makers were left assigned in the film. The film also stars Priyadarshi the film will have hilarious Tanikella Bharani and Rahul Ramakrishna. episodes involving the three and Vennela Kishore According to our sources, actors. The plot of the film will in brief roles. Bellamkonda's Satyarth Nayak to pen a book on Sridevi

thank you note n cinema legend Satyarth said in a statement. Sridevi’s 56th birth The writer revealed that the anniversary, book will delve deep into on Rakshasudu Penguin Random Sridevi’s iconic body of work in O House India have Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, announced a book Malayalam and Kannada cin- success on the life of the actor. ema. The book, titled Sridevi: Girl “I am sure this comprehen- Woman Superstar, is written by sive narrative on Sridevi will be author-screenwriter Satyarth embraced by millions of her Noted producer Nayak and approved by the fans across the globe. I am actor’s producer-husband indebted to Penguin for shar- shared the Boney Kapoor. ing my vision for this book, and According to a press release would especially like to thank success story of issued by the publication house, Boney Kapoor for being a pil- the book recounts the life and lar of strength in helping me the film and his times of the iconic actor who realise my dream,” he added. changed how female stars were The book will not only plans to work perceived in the male-dominat- chronicle Sridevi’s journey and ed film industry. successes in the Indian film with his son The book will be published industry but also her innings under the Ebury Press imprint after her big screen comeback of Penguin Random House in in 2012 with English Vinglish. collections in the second and October 2019 and is available Milee Ashwarya, Publisher, third week. for pre-order on e-commerce Ebury Publishing and Vintage He said he is deeply indebt- websites. Publishing, Penguin Random ed to director Ramesh Verma, “I have always been a huge House India, said only a few producers Koneru admirer of Sridevi and this actors can match the screen Satyanarayana and Havish for book gave me the perfect presence, comic timing, versa- giving him such an excellent opportunity to celebrate the tility and beauty that Sridevi project. He thanked the film journey of India’s beloved stood for. director for casting his son in screen goddess. It was “Sridevi by Satyarth the wonderful film and con- wonderful interact- Nayak is a tribute to the veyed his greetings to other ing with various actor and a gift for her actors and technicians who film personalities fans. I would like to oted film pro- and its performance in the worked for the film. He that she worked congratulate and ducersecond week, compared to the opined that the real hero of the with over the thank Satyarth for ‘National Award Bellamkonda first week, exceeded all expec- film is the music director, years, and put painstakingly N Suresh has per- tations, he noticed. Ghibran. Then comes together their researching and beauti- sonally thanked Giving a break-up of the Bellamkonda Srinivas, the memories and sto- fully narrating the life everyone who gross earnings of the film, he hero of the flick. ries into a narrative journey of one of India’s contributed his or her part said the theatrical rights were He revealed his plans to that charts her saga most iconic actors. I am for the commercial success sold for `12 crore, while the work with his son on a project. from a child star to delighted and excited to was always on of Rakshasudu, which fea- satellite rights for Hindi He said that he would do it if India’s first female be publishing the tured Anupama grossed an equal sum. The he comes across a good script. super- book,” she Parameswaran opposite satellite rights of the film In his opinion, the future star,” added. Bellamkonda Srinivas in the were sold for `5.90 core. On project should have songs, female lead. The movie, the whole, it grossed `30 which are sure to become directed by Ramesh Verma crore. more popular than the Alludu my bucket list' Penmatsa, was produced on Because of rain, the specta- Seenu songs, as he felt that its A Studios’ Banner. tors shied away from theatres songs were unique. inning the National (the actor’s wife) was also emo- That’s my best memory. The Sharing the film’s success at many places. The second To make his son a star hero, Award was always tional,” said he, who shared his journeys used to be quite long. with media here on Tuesday, week began on a highly opti- the producer said he commit- on Ayushmann Best Actor trophy with Vicky The trains would sometimes Srinivas put the cost of pro- mistic note, he said. Srinivas, ted to all major projects. Khurrana’s bucket Kaushal’s performance for Uri: take between 28 to 48 hours. duction of the film at `22 who bought the Vizag East Consequently, a market has W list, contends the The Surgical Strike. But the journey from being a crore, while it made business rights, said that the film been created for him. His son’s actor, who is “ecsta- Ayushmann was shooting radio person to a TV guy to an of `30 crore on the whole. fetched him `2 crore as on film made a wonderful busi- tic” as his wish has been ful- for an ad-film when the news actor and finally the National He felt that the flick would Monday. ness on YouTube. Even if filled with a double dose of reached him. “I was shooting Award, has been a really long have created a tsunami at the Comparing its performance there is some gap, it is okay, he delight. for an ad-film and there were one.” box office if there were no at the box-office at the origi- said adding that he is planning At the National Film people around me. So it was- Ayushmann and Vicky, the rains. The film opened on a nal Tamil version, he said the to work on a film project with Awards, after all, not only did n’t exactly a ‘me moment’ for two young artistes who have positive and profitable note original version made huge a good story. Ayushmann win Best Actor for me. I was busy with the shot shared the Best Actor award, his role in Andhadhun, but his when suddenly congratulatory seem to share a warm respect other release last year, Badhaai messages started pouring in on for each other. The Andhadhun Ho, ended up winning the my phone. I was shocked to actor described the Uri star as honour for Best Popular Film learn that this has happened. It a “gem of a person”. Providing Wholesome was all so surreal. Incidentally, “Vicky was the first person Entertainment. I was shooting with the cine- to call me after getting the “I am feeling ecstatic. matographer of Uri (which news. It was very sweet of him. Party Actually, I am still trying to won Best Actor and Best Even as I got to know of the digest this. It was on my buck- Director). So both of us did a news, there was a call from et list when I came to Mumbai high five and the entire crew Vicky. We virtually hugged to become an actor,” started applauding. They each other over the phone. He in Ayushmann said. “The kind of arranged for a special celebra- is such a gem of a person. It was films that I do are about cred- tion for me on the set. It was very gracious of him to give me ibility and content. I was actu- quite overwhelming,” he a call,” Ayushmann said. ally looking forward to this to recalled. On the work front, White happen someday in my life. In fact, the actor is so over- Ayushmann will soon be seen Actually, when you’re doing a joyed that he has penned a in the romantic comedy Dream ashion TV, in associa- particular film, you don’t do it poem and posted it on social Girl. Directed by Raaj tion with Prism — thinking about an award but I media, to commemorate his Shaandilyaa, the film is slated FClub & Kitchen in am glad this happened with bagging the honour, where he to hit theatres next month. Hyderabad, came up with Andhadhun,” he added. recalls the days when he used an idea to take entertain- Ayushmann, who has been to travel to Mumbai in second- ment to the next level. They impressing everyone with his class sleeper compartments in AYUSHMANN AND have organised a white unique choice of films the rains, just as it is has been party, where guests came focussing primarily on content, happening over the past few VICKY, THE TWO dressed in white to enjoy informed that his family is weeks. YOUNG ARTISTES the event, while DJ White overwhelmed after his win. Reminiscing, the Article 15 made sure the tunes would “My father was almost choking actor said, “When I was in col- WHO SHARED THE move the revellers at the on the phone when we spoke, lege, I used to travel to Mumbai BEST ACTOR AWARD, venue. The event was after hearing the news. He in second class sleeper com- graced by Allu Arjun, was so overwhelmed that he partments along with my SEEM TO SHARE A alongside Kashiff Khan, the could not talk properly. I feel friends. Every year, we used to Asia Head of Fashion TV. it was even more overwhelm- travel by second class sleeper WARM RESPECT FOR ing for him than me. Tahira for different competitions. EACH OTHER VIJAYAWADA | WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 14, 2019 sport 12 India set sight Black Caps eye top prize AFP n GALLE Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ew Zealand have a chance of Live from 10:00am IST Nsecuring the top spot in Test cricket when they take on Sri Lanka SONY ESPN NETWORK in a two-match series starting from for series triumph today, exactly a month after their cruel Trent Boult will be the number World Cup defeat to England. one pick while they will have to make West Indies vs India the tour. New Zealand, with 109 points in a call between Tim Southee and Neil Bhuvneshwar’s pace col- Test cricket, are ranked behind India Wagner, possibly the later, who Live from 7:00pm IST league Mohammed Shami on 113 points, but a 2-0 series win in picked up nine wickets in New SONY TEN 1 & 3 NETWORK (2/39) and Kuldeep Yadav Sri Lanka will see the Kiwis leapfrog Zealand’s last Test match. (2/59) also chipped in wickets the Asian heavyweights. But the hosts will be no cause of concern as he threw but the left-arm spinner went Test rankings have added rele- pushover, as they showed by winning away his wicket on numerous for some runs and he would be vance with the new, two-year ICC their recent 2-0 series in South occasions. Any team would hoping for better display in World Test Championship now under Africa — becoming the first Asian prefer a level-headed batsman terms of economy rate. way, culminating in a 2021 final at nation to do so. And they have some for that crucial position and by Although teams don’t pre- Lord’s between the top two teams. tough choices, and in all depart- his knock on Sunday, Iyer has fer changing their winning Sri Lanka will be wary of provid- ments. made a strong case for himself. combinations, Kohli might ing a rank turning wicket in the first Fernando, one of the brightest Elsewhere on the batting give Navdeep Saini a run in the Test here after being outsmarted by prospects to emerge in recent times, front, Kohli would look to last ODI by resting Shami. England in the most recent encounter is set to miss both Tests with the carry on with his good batting West Indies, on the other at the venue. return of Angelo Mathews, who was form after hitting a brilliant hand, would be desperate to England overcame the battle injured for South Africa. 120 off 125 balls in the second save the series with a win. with a variety of off-, leg- and left-arm Former captain Dinesh ODI. But for that to happen, spin as the trio of Moeen Ali, Adil Chandimal, who also missed out on Kohli anchored India’s West Indies’ batting unit will Rashid and Jack Leach played a key touring South Africa, is back in the innings in Iyer’s company after have to take more responsibil- role in a 3-0 series sweep. squad and the wicketkeeper’s slot will openers Dhawan and Rohit ity. It’s time talents like Shai The Kiwis too are carrying plen- be a toss up between him and Sharma were dismissed cheap- Hope, Shimron Hetmyer and ty of spin options and are likely to play Niroshan Dickwella. ly. Nicholas Pooran rise up to the two of them. Bombay-born left-arm Lahiru Kumara, another player Bhuvneshwar Kumar was occasion for West Indies crick- spinner Ajaz Patel is likely to be the who didn’t go to South Africa, will the star for India with the ball et to thrive. second spinner to leggie Todd Astle. be Sri Lanka’s lead fast bowler and in the last match with impres- After the final ODI, the Although seam is New Zealand’s it remains to be seen with whom he sive figures of 4 for 31 from two teams will battle in a two- strength, they are likely to stick to two will share the new ball. eight overs and the pacer match Test series, starting seamers with all-rounder Colin de Both Suranga Lakmal and Shikhar Dhawan plays a shot during his innings against Windies AP/File Picture would look to carry on his fine August 22 at North Sound, Grandhomme coming in as the third Vishwa Fernando were main archi- form in the coming matches of Antigua. option. Tim Southee, right, attends a practice session at Premadasa Stadium AP tects during the win in South Africa. PTI n PORT-OF-SPAIN of the Test squad, the Delhi left-hander would pener Shikhar Dhawan like to finish the would be desperate for Caribbean assignment on Oa big knock after four a high. There is another World c’ship adds spice consecutive failures as India mini-battle brewing in the Time to break into eye another series victory Indian batting line up for when they clash with the West the number four slot with to Test series: Williamson Indies in the third and final Shreyas Iyer putting ODI here today. tremendous pressure on AFP n GALLE With scores of 1, 23, 3 in Rishabh Pant. ODI side: Krunal the T20 series and single-digit Pant has enjoyed the IANS n NEW DELHI performance will matter, but ew Zealand start their world Test score of 2 in the second ODI, backing of the team man- that is a long term goal. For now, Nchampionship campaign against Sri Dhawan’s comeback post agement, especially skip- Man of the Series perfor- it is about making it to the team Lanka today and captain Kane Williamson injury has been far from ideal. per Virat Kohli but his Amance in the just concluded in the next series and then do said that vying for a place in a world final Troubled by in-coming repeated failures and Iyer’s T20I series against West Indies well. If I manage to keep per- will add to the competitive edge in future deliveries, Dhawan twice lost 68-ball 71-run knock in notwithstanding, Krunal Pandya forming, the goal of playing in series. his wicket to pacer Sheldon the second ODI has made isn’t willing to rest on his laurels. the World T20 in Australia will “It’s a welcome addition to the Test for- Cottrell. things different. It is this very quality that has seen obviously be fulfilled. However, mat, bringing that context into every Test Since Dhawan is not part Pant’s temperament is him make a steady progress on for now, the focus is the next match that you play,” Williamson told the cricket field. From being an series against South Africa. reporters. integral part of the Mumbai Always important to take it one “Every time you play any team it’s very, Indian outfit in the Indian at a time,” he explained. competitive, but now there’s that added car- Premier League (IPL), Krunal is While Krunal is still new to rot where in two years time everyone is now an important cog in India’s the international circuit, he is a vying for an opportunity to play in a Test T20 outfit. But the focus for the pro on the T20 circuit, having Championship final, which will be a real- all-rounder is to take the next played for Mumbai Indians under ly exciting thing to be a part of.” step and break into the Indian Rohit Sharma. Asked about the New Zealand are currently ranked ODI side. difference in the approach of number two in Tests and a 2-0 series win Speaking about it, Krunal Rohit and India skipper Virat over Sri Lanka will help them claim top spot said that he never wanted to be Kohli, Krunal said he doesn’t see from India. known as a one-format wonder much difference. “If that happens, that would be great. and after the recent success in the “They are both very success- The thing with rankings is that they fluc- On paper, New Zealand are the stronger shortest format of the game, he ful captains and they are all tuate throughout a season, and are purely side having two players each in the rank- wants to break into the Indian about standing by the teammates. a reaction to the cricket that you're play- ings for top bowlers and batsmen. team in the ODI format. They are both brilliant leaders ing,” said Williamson. None of the Sri Lankan players feature “The Windies series was a big and be it Mumbai Indians or “For us, we’re just focused on the crick- in the top ten bowling or batting rankings. confidence booster. It was the Team India, I always look to give et because that gives us the best chance of Sri Lanka will be looking to build upon first series of the season and to dence that I can rise to the chal- it my 100 per cent. Have not real- success. We’re looking forward to the their improvement since Dimuth do well against some quality lenge. ly found much difference as they challenge here against Sri Lanka.” Karunaratne took the captaincy in February players always helps. This is just The World T20 is just a year both go out to win,” he explained. The tourists’ hopes could be hit by bad and they became the first Asian nation to the beginning and I will look to away and like skipper Virat Kohli He is considered a bowling weather as rain is predicted on the first two win a Test series in South Africa. carry this forward into the next said ahead of the series against all-rounder, but Krunal loves his days of the Galle match. “We did our basics right in South Africa series. West Indies, the preparation has time with bat in hand. “I do look Neither team could train on Tuesday and that’s the reason why we won. We are “Looking to stay true to my begun. For Krunal though, it is to spend equal time with bat and because of rain. in a good position now and we are excit- goal and play across formats. about taking baby steps to the ball. I feel that I should be able to “In the 10 or 12 days we’ve been here, ed to play tomorrow,” said Karunaratne. That is an area of focus and I ultimate goal of booking a seat on contribute across all departments about eight of them have been rained out. “What I have done is to give freedom have played one-days for India ‘A’ the plane to Australia in 2020. and if I am able to do that, it helps It’s just one of those things that you try and to all players and they have gone onto in the last two years and the “The dream is to represent the team at the end of the day,” he prepare mentally as best as you can,” said express themselves with their perfor- experience has given me confi- India in the World T20. Every said. Williamson. mances,” he said.

England vs Australia Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock chat during the innings CSA/Twitter Live from 3:30pm IST SONY SIX NETWORK Ashes return to Home of Cricket De Kock to lead SA in T20s AFP n LONDON Can’t just rely PTI n JOHANNESBURG year-old informed that he had ngland are set to field a revamped made himself available to the Eattack featuring fast bowler Jofra uinton de Kock on CSA. Archer as they try to finally get Steve on Archer, says QTuesday was named “I did... Obviously lost Smith out cheaply and level the South Africa’s new Twenty20 my number in the reshuffling Ashes in the second Test at Lord’s. skipper for the three-match of coaching staff. Apologies to Holders Australia, bidding to Collingwood series against India in Virat and a billion people for win their first away Ashes series for September, which will not fea- thinking they not,” Steyn 18 years, humbled England last time ture former captain Faf Du tweeted. out thanks in large part to Smith, who IANS n LONDON Plessis in the squad. Meanwhile, both T20 and returned to this level with two cen- However, du Plessis will Test squads will feature three turies as they cruised to a 251-run ngland assistant coach Paul continue to lead South Africa uncapped players. first Test win at Edgbaston. ECollingwood believes Joe Root in the three-Test series that fol- Pacer Anrich Nortje fea- England have only twice won the and Co should not put too much lows the T20s, with Temba tures in both the squads, bats- Ashes after losing the opener — when pressure on Jofra Archer and can- Bavuma named his vice-cap- man Bavuma, spin bowling all-rounder Ian Botham turned the not afford to rely just on him in tain, Cricket South Africa all-rounder Bjorn Fortuin will 1981 series on its head with several their bid to level the Ashes series. announced. feature in the T20 squad. superb solo efforts, and in the With James Anderson ruled “I would like to stress that Wicketkeeper Rudi Second thrilling 2005 contest which they out of the Lord’s Test, Archer is set Faf du Plessis remains an and spin-bowling all-rounder edged 2-1. to make his Test debut. important part of our plans for Senuran Muthusamy were Defeat at Edgbaston was made “We can’t say ‘look Jofra, you white-ball cricket,” said CSA handed Test caps. worse for England by the fact that “It’s nothing new,” Australia cap- game to make sure his long-term are coming in to answer all the Acting Director, Corrie van CSA also said Aiden James Anderson, their all-time lead- tain Tim Paine told reporters at future is in really good shape,” he questions Australia are asking’,” Zyl. Rassie van Der Dussen Markram, Theunis de Bruyn ing wicket-taker, broke down after Lord's on Tuesday. added. BBC Sport quoted Collingwood. will play deputy to de Kock in and Lungi Ngidi were not bowling just four overs with a calf “We’re really happy with the Left-arm quick Starc was the top “He is going to add what we the T20 squad. considered for the T20s as they injury that has ruled the 37-year-old group of fast bowlers we’ve got. We wicket-taker at the recent World have already,” Collingwood said. “The T20 Series gives us will be preparing for the Test swing specialist out of a Lord’s England are also set to field left- think all of them can play a really Cup, with 27 scalps, while right-arm “We have got a very good the last chance to have a look series by playing in South encounter starting Wednesday. arm spinner Jack Leach, who scored important role in this series. We’ve Hazlewood was left out of the tour- seam attack and he gives us differ- at our leadership and batting Africa A’s four-day matches Anderson’s absence means a career-best 92 in the one-off Test spoken to them about making sure nament to get him fit and ready for ent options. options as the next edition of against India A. England are set to give a Test debut win over Ireland at Lord’s last month, we have that core group of bowlers the Ashes. “He does have the confidence the T20 World Cup is now lit- “We feel we have covered to Archer, who will be returning to after Moeen Ali was dropped follow- for the next two or three years.” Hazlewood returned figures of 3- and X-factor about him but I don’t tle more than a year away all the options for the condi- the ground where he bowled the dra- ing the off-spinner’s lacklustre display With Pattinson’s long-standing 34 in last week’s tour match at want the team to rely on a young which is why we have gone tions we are likely to encounter matic Super Over that sealed a at Edgbaston. fitness problems and the next two Worcester but the final decision as to lad coming in and expecting him with an inexperienced leader- on the sub-continent with thrilling World Cup final win over Tests coming back to back, the deci- who plays in the second Test will not to beat the Aussies. It doesn’t ship group. This is our last Muthusamy and Dane Piedt, New Zealand last month. STARC, JOSH VIE FOR sion to leave him out appears to be be revealed until the toss. work like that,” he added. chance to do this before we set- who was far and away the lead- But the 24-year-old, coached at SPOT a case of workload management. “They (Hazlewood and Starc) are Meanwhile, former England tle on an established squad,” he ing wicket-taker in our Four- Sussex by former Australia paceman Australia have left pace bowler “James has come back off a real- both world-class bowlers and when skipper Michael Vaughan said he added. Veteran fast bowler Day competition, providing Jason Gillespie, has played just 28 James Pattinson out of their 12-man ly long lay-off, a really serious oper- you leave guys like that out, partic- expects Archer to “have an impact” Dale Steyn, who recently the back-up to Keshav first-class matches. But a defiant squad, with Mitchell Starc and Josh ation. We want to make sure he’s ularly two of them at a time, you can at Lord’s if he is given his debut. retired from Test cricket, was Maharaj.” Archer insisted he was ready for the Hazlewood both vying for a recall. cherry-ripe for the next three or four see what sort of people they are and overlooked from the T20 series South Africa will travel to challenge, having proved his fitness Pattinson was part of the team years,” said Paine. we’ve been really impressed with both by the CSA. India for a three-match T20 for Sussex in a 2nd XI match against that won at Edgbaston, taking two “We’re really lucky we’ve got two of them,” said Paine. Paine (capt/wkt), David Warner, Steyn expressed his sur- series starting from September Gloucestershire during which he wickets in his first Test in three years. bowlers on the sidelines who are “Whichever one of those two we Cameron Bancroft, Usman Khawaja, prise at not being picked. In a 15. The two sides will then took 6-27 in the first innings and then But the 29-year-old will sit out world-class.” unleash tomorrow, they are certain- Steve Smith, Travis Head, Matthew critic Twitter conversation compete in a three-match Test scored 108 after a side strain ruled the Lord’s Test, leaving Starc and “He’s available for selection but ly ready to go.” Wade, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, with a local journalist, the 36- series. him out of contention at Edgbaston. Hazlewood to push their claims. we’ve decided to rest him for this Squad for second Test: Tim Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon, Josh