INDIAN 3 June, 2020 | Wednesday | Volume No: 8| Issue No: 63 Pages: CHRONICLE8 www.indianchronicle.com Published from : Ranga Reddy (Telangana State) 3 Telangana Formation Day: Revanth, Komatireddy put on house arrest 280 PG medicos at Osmania Medical College to be A Revanth Reddy, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and Vamshichand Reddy were among the leaders who were put on house arrest on Telangana Formation day on Tuesday. A Revanth Reddy, Komatireddy Venkat tested as 3 more get coronavirus Reddy and Vamshichand Reddy were among the leaders who were put on house arrest on Telangana Forma- 280 pg medicos at Osmania medical college in Hyderabad to be tested as three more tests positive for coronavirus tion day on Tuesday. Police foiled the leaders attempt to stage day-long dharnas at all pending projects on the Following three new coronavirus cases among PG medical students of Osmania Medical College, the authorities state formation day when they tried to move out of their houses in the early hours. Mild Tension has prevailed at have decided to conduct tests on all 280 students. With the fresh cases reported on Monday, the total number of the senior leader and former TPCC President Ponnala Laxmaiah's residence for some time. As a mark of protest medicos infected with coronavirus touched 7. As all the infected medicos were inmates of Osmania Medical College on the formation day, Telangana Congress called to stage Jala Diksha against the government's indifference in hostel, the authorities took the decision to hold the tests. Samples of all the students residing in hostels on the college completing the pending projects on river Krishna in South Telangana. The Congress leaders alleged that Chief campus will be collected and sent for testing. The authorities said that they are going to hold the tests on all the 280 Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao was showing discrimination towards south Telangana districts. students as they did not want to take any chances. There are nearly 100 male and 180 female medicos. The testing process will be completed in two days. Modi confident of getting growth back; Celebrations mark Telangana says onus now on industry formation day across state INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU New Delhi GNS HYDERABAD, JUNE 2 News Agency, June 2 In the view of Prime Minister coronavirus pandemic, the Narendra Modi on Tuesday 6th Telangana formation expressed confidence that day was celebrated across India would revert to the high in the state in the presence economic growth path if in- of few people following dustrialists took advantage coronavirus norms. In the of the Rs 20-lakh crore fis- view of coronavirus pan- cal support package and the demic, the 6th Telangana opening up of several stra- formation day was cel- tegic sectors. ebrated across in the state Asking the industry to in the presence of few rise to the occasion, the people following Prime Minister recounted all coronavirus norms. the elements of the Covid Telangana Chief Minister K stimulus package to make Chandrasekhar Rao paid the point that the Govern- the tributes to the martyrs at ment had laid out a clear path Gun Park marking the sixth for it to grow. “All possibili- formation day of Telangana. has fulfilled the dreams of ties are open. All opportuni- Speaker Pocharam Srinivas present. Also Read - have a prosperous future Telangana people by ties are waiting for you,” he Reddy and legislative coun- Telangana: Blast at and head in the develop- said while laying out the cil chairman Gutta Sukender achieving the separate ment path. "The culture, tra- manufactured in India,’’ he Singareni open cast mine Government’s economic random and scattered. “The forces. It is about generating Reddy paid tributes to the state. ditions and literature make said while explaining that the kills 4 in Peddapalli Mean- roadmap at the Annual Ses- reforms are systematic, employment and the em- Mahatma Gandhi and He said that he will India proud. The services of end goal of Atma Nirbhar while, president Ramnath sion of the Confederation of planned, integrated, inter- powering of people to come Ambedkar statues at the strive for the development of Telangana people ren- Bharat was to invest in ro- Kovind extended greetings Indian Industry (CII). connected and futuristic. For out and create solutions that legislative assembly and the state. MP Kotha dered to the country are re- bust, local supply chains that to the Telangana people on us, reforms mean the cour- can define the future of the hoisted the national flag. Af- Prabhakar Reddy, MLCs markable," he said. The Indian industry strengthen India’s share in the state formation day. He age to take a decision and country,” he observed. ter the flag hoisting, and other officials were must take full advantage of global supply chains. wished that the state would global perception about In- take it to its logical conclu- “Yes, we will get our Pocharam said that KCR dia being a trusted and reli- sion,’’ the PM said, while of- For the first time ever, growth back. India will get its able partner that was re- fering to carry out more radi- the private sector has been growth back,’’ the PM de- cently underlined by exports cal reforms to enlarge the allowed to enter strategic clared. “The epidemic may of HCQ tablets to over 100 space for the private sector sectors, such as space and have reduced the speed of Blast at Singareni open cast mine countries, the PM said. to operate. atomic energy, to ensure that economic growth but India “But it is now your re- India does not have to seek is able to leave the lockdown The Indian economy is external help in critical ar- ready for take-off for a sponsibility to ensure that behind and enter Unlock 1.0 kills 4 in Peddapalli eas. “It is about creating growth-oriented future, he trust, quality and as it has taken the right ap- competiveness are all asso- strong enterprises in India proach in combating Covid,: Telangana: A blast in said while combating criti- that can become global cism about reforms being ciated with products that are he said. open cast mine-1 at Ramagiri Mandal in Peddapalli resulted in the death of 4 workers. Six other CM KCR conveys birthday greetings to workers also suffered inju- ries in the blast occurred to- day morning in Phase-2 of the Surface Mine-1. The Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan mishap occurred during the INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU OB blasting four of contract HYDERABAD, JUNE 2 workers died on the spot. Three bodies have been Telangana Chief Min- taken out so far and are iden- ister Sri K Chandrasekhar tified as Rakesh, Praveen Rao has conveyed birthday from Godavarikani and wishes to Governor Dr Rajesh from Kamanpur. The Tamilisai Soundararajan. bodies were shifted to Telangana Chief Minister Sri Singareni hospital in K Chandrasekhar Rao has Godavarikani for post conveyed birthday wishes to mortem. The other two were Governor Dr Tamilisai reported to be seriously in- jured. The bodies were shifted to Godavarikani Gov- post mortem. Soundararajan. The CM ernment Area Hospital for went to raj Bhavan on Tues- day morning and presented a Bouquet to the Governor and conveyed wishes to her. Barber tests positive for coronavirus in Malkajgiri He wished that she should lead a healthy and long life. Hyderabad: A 44-year- The Governor conveyed her old barber was tested posi- wishes on the occasion of tive for coronavirus on Mon- the State formation day. She day here at Hanumanpet in tion day. Fasiuddin, MLAS Sri Jeevan said she is happy that her movement for indepen- Malkajgiri. Hyderabad: A 44- Reddy, Sri Nagender, Rythu birthday and state's forma- dence the country, move- Dr K Keshav Rao, Sri year-old barber was tested Bandhu State President Sri tion day are on the same day. ment for the Telangana KR Suresh Reddy, positive for coronavirus on Palla Rajeshwar Reddy, She said it was destiny that statehood would remain as Government's Chief Advisor Monday here at MLCs Sri Karne Prabhakar, she became Governor of a the longest struggle in the Sri Rajiv Sharma, Advisor Hanumanpet in Malkajgiri. Sri Srinivas Reddy, Plan- State, which was formed on country. The Cm said that so Sri Anurag Sharma, Chief This is the first case of a bar- ning Commission Vice June2, the day she was many people have given Secretary Sri Somesh ber testing positive for Chairman Sri Vinod Kumar, born. their lives for the formation Kumar, DGP Mahender coronavirus. The barber, Corporation Chairmen Sri On this occasion, is- of Telangana state. He said Reddy, ACB DG Sri Praveen is said to have de- Gadari Bala Mallu, Sri sues pertaining to the state it was only after paying trib- Purnachandra Rao, Mayor veloped the symptoms of Mareddy Srinivas Reddy formation came between the utes to the martyrs, the state Sri Bonthu Rammohan, coronavirus such as cough also went to Raj Bhavan to CM and the Governor. The flag is hoisted on the forma- Deputy Mayor Sri Baba and fever, two days after he greet the Governor. Governor said that after the opened the shop a week ago. On the suspicion of be- ing infected with the coronavirus, the man went Naxal killed in encounter with to a private hospital on Sat- urday. After his reports house. Meanwhile, efforts and a five-year-old. All were turned positive, he was shop since he opened the are underway to trace the home quarantined. It is shifted to Fever hospital in shop. The authorities police in Chhattisgarh primary and secondary con- learned that around 50 the city. launched a hunt to trace all Raipur: A Naxal, car- tacts of the patient. The tests people are said to have had the contacts of the barber. of fire, when the security per- During a search of the identified as Dasru Punem, rying a reward of Rs 8 lakh The sanitation workers were held on barber's wife, a hair cut or shave in the sonnel tried to zero-in on the encounter spot, the body of member of the military pla- on his head, was gunned disinfected the shop and his son and his two employees ultras, they escaped into the a male rebel clad in ‘uniform’ toon no.2 of Maoists, the of- down in an encounter with dense forest, located about was found, Pallava said. ficial said, adding that he security forces in 400 km from here, he said. The deceased was was carrying Rs 8 lakh re- Hyderabad woman who held for cheating NRI Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada ward on his head. district on Tuesday, police said. The gun-battle took Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar dupes another techie of Rs 1 crore place in a forest between came to light on Monday chat with the techie and bor- FROM OUR BUREAU Hurrepal and Bechapal hills old old woman, Malavika when the techie approached rowed money from the vic- early morning when a joint expresses ire over poor sanitation HYDERABAD, JUNE 2 Devati who was arrested by the police. In a complaint, tim saying that her phone team of the District Reserve A 44-year-old old the police four days ago for the software engineer stated and bank accounts were Guard and the Special Task Transport Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar expressed his ire against Panchayat Raj woman, Malavika Devati duping an NRI of Rs 65 lakh that he came in contact with hacked. She also told him Force was out on a counter- Secretary after observing piles of garbage on the roads in Kodakodima village of Wyra who was arrested by the has defrauded another the woman on a matrimonial that she comes from a politi- insurgency operation, constituency Khammam: Transport Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar expressed his ire police four days ago for dup- techie from Hyderabad on site in 2018. Malavika intro- cally influential family which Dantewada Superintendent against Panchayat Raj Secretary after observing piles of garbage on the roads in ing an NRI of Rs 65 lakh has the pretext of marriage. This duced herself as Anu Pallavi led to her phone and bank of Polie Abhishek Pallava Kodakodima village of Wyra constituency. On Monday, he launched sanitation drive in defrauded another techie time, she extracted Rs 1 Maganti, a doctor and a US account hacking. And soon, told PTI. Konijerla, Tanikalla and Kodakodima villages. Later, he toured Kondakodima village on from Hyderabad on the pre- crore from the techie. citizen who settled in Jubi- she started asking the foot and noticed garbage on roads and beside the roads. After a brief exchange text of marriage. A 44-year- However, the incident lee Hills. She continued to money in order. 2 Ranga Reddy INDIAN CHRONICLE WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 2020 Indian Chronicle KLIS to fill 65,000 water Palle Pragathi shielded English Daily villages from Covid: bodies in Telangana Errabelli INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU G7 expansion INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU HYDERABAD, JUNE 2 HYDERABAD, JUNE 2 Keen on a bigger league of nations to corner China The multi-stage over the coronavirus crisis, US President Donald Trump Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development wants India, Russia, Australia and South Korea on board Scheme (KLIS) is destined Errabelli Dayakar Rao has said two rounds of “Palle the expanded Group of Seven (G7). Desperate to put to transform the rural land- Pragathi”, a brainchild of Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar his re-election campaign back on track, Trump is under scape of the State by filling Rao, has helped the villages of Telangana to stay away immense pressure — domestically as well as interna- up ponds, lakes, check from Covid-19. tionally — to turn the screw on China for its alleged dams and every other water The Minister conducted a video conference on the mishandling of the pandemic that has ravaged America. body that comes under the preparedness to face seasonal diseases with ZP chairper- The fact that he has picked India among the potential distributor canal network. sons, District Collectors, DRDOs, ZP-CEOs, DPOs, MPDOs, entrants shows that New Delhi, with its ever-growing These bodies will not only ZPTCs, MPTCs, sarpanches and RWS officers from the clout in the global arena, has a key role to play in the add to the water table in the Ranga Reddy Collectorate office here on Saturday. “Both post-pandemic world order. With China resorting to nearby villages but also the rounds of Palle Pragathi have been successful. As a muscle-flexing along the Line of Actual Control, the US stabilise the existing ayacut, result, the face of rural Telangana has changed. I salute sees India as a ‘natural’ ally. But India can’t expect long- bringing more land under people’s representatives and district officers for making term gains if it is included in this comity of nations solely cultivation. the programme a big success,” he said. for the purpose of isolating China. New Delhi should He pointed out that the dreaded Covid-19 had failed watch its own interests first and insist on a mutually With the canal distribu- to penetrate villages because they had a shield of cleanli- beneficial as well as sustainable engagement. It is vital tion system opening up un- der the Ranganayak Sagar ness as a result of Palle Pragathi. He called upon leaders for India to be recognised as a significant force not only ‘Telangana Today’. He said basis to save water,” he said. (18,25,700 acres) and reservoir, 150 tanks and in Rajanna-Sircilla, Siddipet, stabilised (26,76,000 acres) and officers to keep people safe from seasonal diseases by the US but also by the other G7 members — UK, The old ayacut is check dams are being filled Yadadri-Bhongir and ayacut. Similarly, the entire such as dengue, malaria and swine flu. He directed them France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan.Trump’s mostly under the Sri Ram up under the right and left Medak, the Godavari water KLIS would fill 65,000 water to identify and clean places where water gets stagnated wish to bring Russia back in the group is consistent Sagar, Nizam Sagar and canals. The reservoir water would reach 2,500 water bodies when the project was and keep the villages free from the garbage. He said steps with his repeated acknowledgement of Moscow’s glo- Singur projects. While the while reaching to bodies transforming the completed, stabilising a must be taken to control mosquito menace by creating bal strategic importance and an inclination to shed the KLIS with its reservoirs will Komuravelli Mallanna shape of agriculture in these whopping 5,00,000 acres. awareness among the public. Cold War baggage. Russia had been expelled from the bring in 141 tmc to irrigate then G8 in 2014 after it annexed the Crimea region Sagar surge pool also flows four districts forever. Other reservoirs that to the remote and hitherto new ayacut, the SRSP with from Ukraine. With the territory still under Russian con- The Engineer-In-Chief 90.310 tmc will stabilise will fill up water bodies en trol, America will find it tough to build consensus within never-irrigated lands of Quality livestock to be focus said when the entire project route under the KLIS include Siddipet district through an 13,66,000 acres under G7 on the country’s readmission. was completed by Decem- Yellampalli (20.175 tmc), open canal network. Simi- Stage 1 and 2, the 17-tmc ber 2021, there would be Mid Manair (25.873 tmc), larly, water from the Nizamsagar 2,31,000 acres enough water in the canals and the 30-tmc Singur Lower Manair (24 tmc), area: Talasani Anantagiri (Annapurna) res- and water bodies to irrigate Kadem reservoir (7.630 ervoir is also being chan- 40,000 acres in the erstwhile Hyderabad: To promote dairy, Animal Husbandry 18,25,700 acres of new tmc), Usman and Himayat neled to 20 tanks on its way Medak district. Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav directed officials to focus Mulugu FCRI student gets ayacut and stabilise Sagar (7 tmc), Keshavapur to the Ranganayak Sagar. Reservoirs and water on the development of quality livestock in the State. 18,92,000 acres of the ex- (10 tmc), Shamirpet (3 tmc) bodies under KLIS “Once the water isting ayacut, which would for drinking water, Sri Ram He asked them to prepare fresh estimates for the dis- reaches the be covered under the KLIS According to Sridhar Sagar Flood Flow Canal (2 tribution of cattle to eligible farmers under the cattle distri- scholarship in University of Kondapochamma Sagar, network. “The canals being Rao Deshpande, OSD (Irri- tmc), Gouravelli (8.230 tmc), bution scheme and ensure additional income to farmers. which is the end of the line built will carry water on grav- gation) to the Chief Minister, Gandipalli (0.160 tmc), In a review meeting here on Saturday, Talasani for the Link IV of the KLIS, ity, and there is no need for the KLIS with a total capac- Alisagar-Gutpa (0.340 tmc) emphasised the need to promote and associate cattle rear- Auburn we will fill up 100 or more pumping like in Package 21 ity of 453.018 tmc is aimed and Mailaram- ing with agriculture. He pointed out that the government water bodies,” KLIS (Link VII) where water is be- at providing irrigation to Bayyannavagu balancing Hyderabad: A final year B.Sc Forestry student at had been distributing cattle and also providing an addi- (Hyderabad) Engineer-In- ing pumped through pipe ir- 45,01,700 acres of land, reservoirs (1.300 tmc). Mulugu based Forest College and Research Institute (FCRI) tional Rs 4/litre incentive for dairy farmers. “Farmers can Chief Bhookya Hariram told rigation in certain highland which includes both new has made it to the M.S. program in School of Forestry and earn additional income through cattle rearing,” he said, areas under an experiment wildlife sciences at University of Auburn, Alabama (USA). adding that the State government was making all efforts to Surya Deepika a native of Ranga Reddy district is a final meet the milk demand in the State without depending on year student of B.Sc. forestry at FCRI. imports. Her guide Dr. Janna Willoughby is the well known The Minister instructed the officials to appoint full- geneticist in the field of wildlife. The two years study fledged District Livestock Development Committees in 32 programme at Auburn will be without tuition fee for two Telangana sends home 50,000 migrants districts across the State at the earliest. Besides preparing years. In addition to the waiving off of $ 15000 annual a calendar to take up promotional and development activi- ties for cattle, he directed the officials not to commit the tuition fee, she has been offered $ 1500 per month Schol- INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU arship for two years. Together for two years the scholar- mistakes as did by the previous governments in the State. ship is worth Rs 50 lakh in Indian currency. HYDERABAD, JUNE 2 Coming to the aid of migrant workers who Chevella MP accuses PM wanted to return to their na- 3,000 migrants leave tive towns, the Telangana government on Saturday organised a major operation Modi of being biased to run 46 trains and help 50,000 workers reach their from Khazipet homes. towards select States The move was aimed Warangal Urban: Over 3,000 migrant labourers of at providing succour to mi- Odisha have left for their home State in three special trains Hyderabad: Chevella MP G Ranjith Reddy alleged grant workers and avoid being operated from Kazipet railway station here on Sat- that the BJP government led by Prime Minister Narendra them embarking on a hard urday. Modi was promoting feudal system in the country and was trek along highways or rail- Warangal Urban District Collector Rajiv Gandhi committing more blunders than the previous Congress way tracks in the hot sun. Hanumanthu has flagged off the trains in the presence of governments. He vowed to question the Centre’s bias in Chief Secretary Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation Commissioner allocation of funds to the States in the Parliament and ad- Facilitating the migrant work- Somesh Kumar flagged off Pamela Satapathy, Police Commissioner V Ravinder and vised the BJP MPs from the State to focus on getting more reached their hometowns boarding the trains, he said. ers reach their respective some of the special trains other officials. These labourers have arrived at Kazipet funds to the State through 88 trains that were The Railways is taking care hometowns safely and con- from the Nampally railway railway station from erstwhile Warangal, Karimnagar and rather than in- operated from different rail- of the food arrangements veniently was a goodwill station and said that while Medak districts. They were allowed to board the train only dulging in silly way stations in the State. He during the journey. gesture extended by the six trains were scheduled to after going through the thermal screening at the station. politics. said most of the migrant Somesh Kumar State government, he said. depart from Nampally rail- workers who had registered Meanwhile, Sulakshya Seva Samithi members have Speaking to complimented the police MAUD Principal Secre- way station, another 40 with the State government and other department offi- distributed refreshments to the migrant labourers who are mediapersons trains were departing to dif- for leaving to their native tary Arvind Kumar, Addi- being ferried to their native destinations. here on Saturday, cials for effective coordina- tional DG Jitender, GHMC ferent States from other rail- places, have also expressed tion and ensuring there was Ranjith Reddy way stations in the State. their desire to return to the Commissioner DS Lokesh said Prime Minis- no inconvenience to migrant Kumar, PR & RD Secretary Farmers gearing up to “By midnight all the State after things settle ter Narendra workers. Sandeep Kumar Sultania, trains will leave, transporting down. Modi who de- Director General of Po- Secretary Finance Ronald cultivate paddy in more around 50,000 migrant manded for a fed- The State government lice M. Mahender Reddy Ross, Ranga Reddy Joint workers to different destina- eral government is arranging two food pack- said that migrant workers Collector Harish and other lands in Suryapet in the country as tions,” he said. ets and three litres of drink- were part of the reconstruc- officials were also present. Suryapet: Buoyed by the bumper paddy crop in the the Chief Minister Till date, over 1.22 lakh ing water and fruits for each tion process of the State. dry lands during Yasangi (Rabi) this year, farmers of of Gujarat, was migrant workers have migrant worker before Suryapet district are gearing up to bring more dry lands now operating a under cultivation area during Vaanakalam (Kharif) sea- feudal govern- son, thanks to the irrigation facility through Sri Ram Sagar ment in the coun- Project (SRSP) canal. They are making arrangements for try. He alleged that the Central government was not re- BJP alleges corruption in Kaleshwaram, tilling these dry lands and other preparations ahead of the sponding to the requests of the States and taking deci- monsoon crop season, which is estimated to result in in- sions unilaterally undermining the federal system in the crease in total cultivation area by at least 60,000-70,000 country. urges Governor to intervene acres. “The Prime Minister has mastered delivering sweet Farmers took up paddy cultivation in Tirumalgiri, speeches, but failed to deliver his promises. He did not Hyderabad: Alleging Nagaram, Jajireddygudem, Chivvemla and other mandals impose lockdown earlier eyeing the elections in Madhya corruption in the execution about one month after Yasangi season commenced this Pradesh, which allowed spreading of COVID-19 in the of Kaleshwaram Lift Irriga- year. country. As the lockdown was anyway delayed, people tion Scheme (KLIS) by the should have been given prior intimation about lockdown TRS government, a delega- However, the crop yield was 30 quintals per acre, enabling them to reach their homes to prepare for eventu- tion of BJP State unit under which has instilled confidence in them. As against about ality. No precautionary measures were taken to ensure the leadership of its Presi- 4.8 lakh acres cultivated during Vaankalam season last safety and security of migrant workers who are stranded dent and Karimnagar MP year, the officials are estimating the total cultivation area in away from their home States,” the MP said. Bandi Sanjay Kumar met Suryapet district to increase up to 5.5 lakh acres during the Governor Dr Tamilisai ensuing Vaanakalam season. Of this, paddy cultivation is The Chevella MP alleged that the Prime Minister who Soundararajan at Raj likely to be taken up in more than 1.5 lakh acres. had been holding video conferences at regular intervals, Bhavan on Saturday and The face of the agriculture in the district was com- was not responding to requests made by the State gov- submitted a memorandum pletely changed after Godavari River water from ernments. Though the Centre promised Rs 20 lakh crore seeking a probe into the is- Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme reached the agricul- stimulus package, he said only Rs 2 lakh crore were being sue. given as funds to the States. He pointed out that while tural lands in the district through SRSP canal. Several farm- Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao suggested for He- The BJP submitted ers narrate how the SRSP canal, which supplied irrigation licopter Money and other economic reforms, Prime Minsiter memorandum to the Gover- water for more than three months without interruption, Modi failed to implement any of them. nor said that the State gov- helped them change agricultural activity in the area. ernment has silently floated various component sin the the Rs 35,000 crore Mission A farmer from Vijayanarayam of Nagaram mandal, “Several conditions were imposed to make use of the tenders for Rs 24,096 crore earlier planned Rajiv Sagar project were not calculated Kakatiya de-silting work is Bayya Venkanna took up paddy cultivation in one acre in increased limits of FRBM. Even during release of funds during the lockdown time and Indira Sagar were rede- as per industry standard completed,” BJP said. Yasangi season for the first time after leveling the dry land during COVID-19 pandemic, only six States were provided and also awarded the works signed to escalate costs. guidelines and the costing “Hence we request you to and earned paddy yield of 30 quintals per acre. Pointing with 56 per cent funds and the rest of the country was to a favourable firm amass- Similarly the cost of Palamur and calculations were never intervene in this matter and out that he took up cultivation motivated by water availabil- given 44 per cent funds. This is nothing but obsolute par- ing huge amounts as cuts Rangareddy on River made public. “As recently as order an enquiry into the ity in SRSP canal, he felt that the crop yield could have tiality towards select States. We will raise these issues in from the firms in return. The Krishna was increased from lifting of 3rd TMC of water corrupt practices of the been more if he had taken up cultivation at the right time. the Parliament,” he said. BJP further alleged that the Rs 32,500 crore to Rs from Yellampalli barrage to Telangana government,” Now, he has leveled another two acres of dry land to take On the occasion of completing one year as Chevella government did not consider Mid Manair Dam are beyond 52,000 crore. BJP pointed out that low quality material the BJP urged the Governor. up paddy cultivation in the monsoon crop season. MP on Saturday, Ranjith Reddy thanked Chief Minister K experienced PSUs such as Rs 8000 crore additional Former Minister G Vijaya Chandrashekhar Rao for the opportunity and also Educa- BHEL, TS Transco etc for public money is being spent was used under the Rs Not just Bayya Venkanna, but thousands of the farm- 35,000 crore Mission Rama Rao, MLC N ers in the district were also preparing their remaining dry tion Minister P Sabith Indra Reddy, former Minister and various components such on pipelines instead of car- Ramachander Rao and MLC Patnam Mahender Reddy and other TRS legislators as motors, gates and pumps. rying water through canals,” Bhagiratha drinking water lands to commence cultivation during the Vaanakalam project. former MP G Vivek season due to irrigation facility available through SRSP for their cooperation in development of Chevella Parlia- The party further com- the memorandum says. Venkataswamy were among mentary constituency. He vowed to fulfill his promises to canal. plained that the costing of The BJP alleged that “Not even 10 percent of the leaders that met the Gov- people of the Parliamentary constituency. ernor. WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 2020 INDIAN CHRONICLE Ranga Reddy 3 COVID-19 cases breach 2,000 mark States should ensure screening at various in Karnataka; 97 new cases Bengaluru: GNS News Agency, June 2 departure points: Health Ministry COVID-19 cases in Karnataka breached the 2,000 New Delhi: The Health mark on Sunday with the detection of 97 cases, most of Ministry on Sunday issued them returnees to the state from Maharashtra, the health guidelines for domestic department said. travel, advising passengers It said the total number of positive cases was now to download the Aarogya 2,056, including 634 discharges, 1,378 active cases and Setu application on their 42 deaths. Of the total number of cases, 73 had returned mobile devices and asking from Maharashtra and 41 among them were women. states to ensure thermal Giving the break up of cases, it said 26 patients were screening at departure point from Chikkaballapura, 18 from Udupi, 15 from Mandya, 14 of airports, railway stations from Hassan, six each from Kalaburagi and Yadagiri, four and bus terminals. from Davangere, two each from Tumakuru and Uttara Asymptomatic passen- Kannada and one each from Kodagu, Vijayapura, gers should be permitted to Dakshina Kannada and Dharwad. travel after being asked to self-monitor for 14 days, the ministry said. Ensure thermal screening at airports, Dos and Don’ts shall be provided along with tick- ets to travellers by agencies the availability of soaps and concerned, said the made at airports, railway sta- railway stations: Health Ministry tions and bus terminals as sanitisers shall be ensured, Those having mild New Delhi: GNS News Agency, June 2 ministry’s guidelines for do- the health ministry said. symptoms will be given the mestic travel (air/train/inter- well as in flights, trains and quired measures to ensure social distancing shall be taken, Thermal screening at exit option of home isolation or The Health Ministry on Sunday issued guidelines for state bus travel). All passen- buses. domestic travel, advising passengers to download the the guidelines said. point shall be arranged and isolated in the COVID Care gers shall be advised to The states/UTs shall Centre (both public & private Aarogya Setu application on their mobile devices and ask- Airports, railway stations and bus terminals should asymptomatic passengers download the Arogya Setu ensure that all passengers will be permitted to go with facilities) as appropriate and ing states to ensure thermal screening at departure point be regularly sanitised or disinfected and the availability of application on their mobile undergo thermal screening of airports, railway stations and bus terminals. the advice that they shall tested as per ICMR protocol, soaps and sanitisers shall be ensured, the health ministry devices, it said. at the point of departure and they said. said. self-monitor their health for Asymptomatic passengers should be permitted to The guidelines come only asymptomatic passen- 14 days, the guidelines said. travel after being asked to self-monitor for 14 days, the gers are allowed to board “If positive, they will Thermal screening at exit point shall be arranged and after the Indian Railways continue in COVID Care ministry said. asymptomatic passengers will be permitted to go with the the flight, train or bus. “In case, they develop last week issued a list of 100 any symptoms, they shall Centre and will be managed Dos and Don’ts shall be provided along with tickets to advice that they shall self-monitor their health for 14 days, pairs of trains that it will op- During boarding and as per clinical protocol. If the guidelines said. inform the district surveil- travellers by agencies concerned, said the ministry’s guide- erate from June 1, putting in travel, all passengers shall lance officer or the state/na- negative, the passenger lines for domestic travel (air/train/inter-state bus travel). “In case, they develop any symptoms, they shall in- operation popular trains use face covers or masks tional call centre (1075),” may be allowed to go home, All passengers shall be advised to download the form the district surveillance officer or the state/national such as Durontos, Sampark and will also follow hand they said. isolate himself/herself and Arogya Setu application on their mobile devices, it said. call centre (1075),” they said. Krantis, Jan Shatabdis and hygiene, respiratory hy- self-monitor his/her health Poorva Express. giene and maintain environ- Those found symptom- The guidelines come after the Indian Railways last Those found symptomatic will be isolated and taken atic will be isolated and for further 7 days,” the health mental hygiene, the minis- ministry said. week issued a list of 100 pairs of trains that it will operate to the nearest health facility and will be assessed for clini- Also, after a two-month taken to the nearest health cal severity at the health facility, the guidelines said. hiatus, Civil Aviation Minis- try said in its guidelines. At from June 1, putting in operation popular trains such as airports, railway stations and facility and will be assessed In case, any symptoms Durontos, Sampark Krantis, Jan Shatabdis and Poorva ter Hardeep Singh Puri has Those having moderate or severe symptoms will be bus terminals, required for clinical severity at the develop they shall inform the Express. admitted to dedicated COVID health facilities and man- announced resumption of health facility, the guidelines district surveillance officer or domestic flights from May measures to ensure social Also, after a two-month hiatus, Civil Aviation Minister aged accordingly, the guidelines said. said. the state or the national call 25. In its guidelines for do- distancing shall be taken, Hardeep Singh Puri has announced resumption of do- Those having mild symptoms will be given the option the guidelines said. Those having moder- centre (1075), it said. The mestic travel, the health min- ministry said that states can mestic flights from May 25. of home isolation or isolated in the COVID Care Centre istry said suitable announce- Airports, railway sta- ate or severe symptoms will (both public & private facilities) as appropriate and tested be admitted to dedicated also develop their own pro- In its guidelines for domestic travel, the health minis- ment about COVID-19 in- tions and bus terminals tocol with regards to quar- try said suitable announcement about COVID-19 includ- as per ICMR protocol, they said. cluding precautionary mea- should be regularly COVID health facilities and managed accordingly, the antine and isolation as per ing precautionary measures to be followed shall be made “If positive, they will continue in COVID Care Centre sures to be followed shall be sanitised or disinfected and their assessment. at airports, railway stations and bus terminals as well as in and will be managed as per clinical protocol. If negative, guidelines said. flights, trains and buses. the passenger may be allowed to go home, isolate him- The states/UTs shall ensure that all passengers un- self/herself and self-monitor his/her health for further 7 dergo thermal screening at the point of departure and only days,” the health ministry said. asymptomatic passengers are allowed to board the flight, In case, any symptoms develop they shall inform the UAE-based Indian expats give train or bus. district surveillance officer or the state or the national call During boarding and travel, all passengers shall use centre (1075), it said. face covers or masks and will also follow hand hygiene, The ministry said that states can also develop their respiratory hygiene and maintain environmental hygiene, own protocol with regards to quarantine and isolation as free online coaching to kids the ministry said in its guidelines. per their assessment. At airports, railway stations and bus terminals, re- Dubai: Two United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based In- is a way we wanted to give back to society,” said Kanal, a dian expats started free online coaching for children who freelance journalist and writer who works for an online have dropped out of after-school private tuition because of marketplace platform. the coronavirus pandemic, it was reported. Hyundai’s three employees at Chennai Lalchandani, a finance degree holder, said: “Since Simran Kanal and Mehak Lalchandani, who have we’re very familiar with the CBSE curriculum, that is why been best-friends from their Dubai school days, were run- we chose CBSE and are catering to primary school grades.” plant test positive for COVID-19 ning their newly-founded ‘#PandemicCamp’ to provide free online coaching for CBSE students whose parents can no She said the sudden switch to distance learning has longer afford private tutors, reports Gulf News. not been easy for students, teachers and parents. New Delhi: GNS News Agency, June 2 Pandemic Camp is offering free Zoom lessons in En- “In a classroom, you have 30 students and you have Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Sunday said its glish, Maths and Hindi for grades one to five, taught by the to personally go to a student and see what they’re doing in three employees at Chennai-based manufacturing plant two former CBSE students Kanal and Lalchandani, both their book. But when you have 30 students online, then it’s have tested positive for COVID-19. 2014 alumni of The Millennium School in Dubai. very difficult for that one-on-one help,” Gulf news quoted The second largest carmaker in the country had re- Lalchandani as saying. “We’re both very compassionate, both as students sumed operations at Irungattukottai-based plant (near and as teachers. We came across parents who have had Kanal said compared to her school days, students Chennai) on May 8. to withdraw their children from private tuition, so this camp today in grade four or five have “tremendous assignments” “In the first week of our plant operations, three of our that often need close help by parents, who themselves employees have shown mild symptoms of cough and cold have to learn new digital skills. and were immediately asked to meet medical expert team for further evaluation. They subsequently tested positive for COVID-19 and immediate medical attention was pro- the guidelines set by the Centre, state and district health 508 more COVID-19 cases in vided to them,” HMIL said in a statement. authorities, HMIL said. All three employees are recovering fast towards nor- On Saturday, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) had stated malcy and as per the safety protocol, essential information that an employee at its Manesar-based manufacturing plant Delhi, count reaches 13,418 was shared with the district health authorities, it added. has tested positive for COVID-19. In addition to that all the necessary measures are The company is also investigating a second case of New Delhi: 508 more being taken for contact tracing, self-isolation and complete infection at the facility. COVID-19 cases have been sanitation, the South Korean firm said. MSI had re-opened Manesar facility earlier this month reported from Delhi in the Well-being of employees is of utmost priority to the after around 50 days of closure due to coronavirus-led last 24 hours, taking the to- company and as a responsible brand it is adhering to all lockdown. tal number of cases to 13,418 in the national capi- tal on Sunday. Delhi Health Minister It was wrong to impose lockdown Satyendar Jain said that no death was reported in the last 24 hours. The Minister said, suddenly: Thackeray “Delhi has reported 508 Mumbai: Maharashtra cases in the last 24 hours. Chief Minister Uddhav help, he would not indulge The total cases are 13,418 Thackeray on Sunday said in any political mudslinging. out of which 6,617 are ac- it was wrong to impose the “The Maharashtra gov- tive cases.” “In the last 24 lockdown suddenly and now ernment has not yet re- hours, 273 people have re- it cannot be lifted all at once. ceived its due GST amount. covered. A total of 6,540 Amid the rising number The Centres share of train people have recovered so of COVID-19 cases in ticket cost (for facilitating far. There was no death in Maharashtra, Thackeray transportation of migrant the last 24 hours. The death also said there was a need labourers to their native toll due to the virus stands at to be extra cautious during places) is yet to be received. 261 in the city,” Jain added. ernment has sufficient beds sufficient beds in hospitals as against the total number the upcoming monsoon. There is still shortage of On being asked about for patients and is further in- for patients. The government of patients. We are increas- some medicines. Earlier, we the preparation as COVID- creasing them. wants that there should be ing the beds,” Jain said. “It was wrong to im- did face shortage of PPE kits double the number of beds pose the lockdown sud- 19 cases are surging, the “As of now, we have and other equipment, he Minister said that the gov- denly. It will be equally said. wrong to lift it in one go. It will be a double whammy for our own people,” he said in 87 more policemen test positive for TB, cholera deaths may cancel out lives saved a televised message. Prime Minister COVID-19 in Maharashtra Narendra Modi announced Mumbai: 87 more policemen have tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra, during lockdown: Health expert a nationwide lockdown from taking the total number of personnel affected by coronavirus in the state to 1,758 on the number of cases as on March 24 midnight to pre- Sunday. Bengaluru: Neglect of Ramana Dhara said one has lockdowns. One should view vent the spread of Saturday of 125,000 has According to the police, the total number of cases includes 183 police officers and diseases like TB and chol- to consider the invisible loss this epidemic as Mother coronavirus infection. era during the lockdown Nature’s reaction to the ram- exceeded the predicted 1,575 other ranks. of life from the increase in 100,000 by May-end and is It was later extended, may cancel out lives poten- pant ecological damage “87 police personnel of the state found COVID-19 poverty-related diseases continuing to rapidly rise . and currently the fourth tially saved by the COVID- caused by humans resulting positive in last 24 hours taking the total number of af- like TB, malnutrition and phase of lockdown, with 19-induced enforcement in animal habitat loss and While the case fatality fected personnel to 1,758,” the police said. cholera, which can be ne- some relaxations, is on and measure, says a public glected while the resultant contact between rate is holding steady, over- will continue till May 31. Out of the total, 18 have died due to the infection health expert. “lockdowns are ongoing”. humans and animals, he told all mortality is more impor- and 673 have recovered so far, it said. PTI in an interview on Sun- tant, but there may be an Thackeray, whose Professor, Indian Insti- The deaths resulting day. under-count if some deaths party Shiv Sena parted ways Maharashtra has reported 47,190 coronavirus tute of Public Health, from these diseases may may not be tested for COVID- with long-term ally BJP last cases so far. Out of the total cases, 13,404 patients have Hyderabad, Public Health On his assessment of well cancel out the lives po- 19, (example: people dying year, said though the Union been discharged. The number of deaths due to COVID-19 in the state now stands at Foundation of India, V the COVID-19 situation in tentially saved by the at home). government has been of little 1,577. India, he noted that clearly 4 Ranga Reddy INDIAN CHRONICLE WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 2020 123 people kidnapped in Iraq Pakistan records 54,601 coronavirus since beginning of protests’ cases; 1,133 fatalities Baghdad: A total of 123 people have been kidnapped UNAMI, however, talked about the possible “involve- Islamabad: Pakistan since the anti-government protests first broke out in Iraq ment of armed actors with high levels of organization, re- recorded 32 coronavirus-re- until March 21, the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) sources and capabilities”. lated deaths during the last said in a report. 24 hours, taking the total The report pointed out that the testimony of the vic- number of fatalities in the The abducted people, mostly political activists before tims and the data do not indicate that Iraqi security forces country to 1,133, the health the rallies, took part in or supported demonstrations that were behind the kidnaps. ministry said on Sunday. began on October 1, 2019 and criticized the government However, the abductions and the death of at least The total number of or political groups on social media, the report issued by 490 activists have been unpunished so far, it warned. UNAMI on Saturday said. COVID-19 patients in Paki- “The continued absence of accountability for these stan also jumped to 54,601, All of them were kidnapped in public places near pro- acts continues to contribute to the spread of impunity with it said. test points or on their way to them by armed, masked men, regard to reports of violations and abuses,” it said. Efe news reported citing the Mission as saying. Sindh reported the Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, special representative maximum number of 21,645 With their eyes covered, they were taken to one or of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq, welcomed promises coronavirus cases, followed several places, such as houses, caravans or detention made by the new cabinet of Mustafa Kazemi to investigate by Punjab at 19,557, camps where they remained for between one and 14 days, the incidents that took place during the demonstrations. Khyber-Pakhtukhwa at sometimes with other people. He also pledged compensation to the victims and their 7,685, Balochistan at 3,306, All of them have been “interrogated” about their role families and offered medical treatment to those who were Islamabad at 1,592, Gilgit- in the protests and their links to political parties or coun- injured. Baltistan at 619 and Paki- tries, according to the report. stan-occupied Kashmir The report estimated that nearly 7,800 people were (PoK) at 197. Men were tortured by brutal methods such as electric wounded during the protests. shocks, while women were beaten and sexually assaulted, According to the health Al-Kazemi assumed office in early May after five it added. ministry, 17,198 months of disagreements that prevented the formation of a coronavirus patients have Although the abducted were unable to identify the new government after Adel Abdul Mahdi stepped down as erating procedures (SOPs) continued to rise in the coun- in Karachi. recovered and 473,607 people who held them captive, they blamed “militias”. prime minister in the wake of the protests. of social distancing and try. Ninety-seven people, tests, including 12,915 in the other precautionary mea- Prime Minister Imran including nine children, last 24 hours, have been sures. Khan had cited the eco- were killed and two passen- conducted so far. Pakistan Prime nomic havoc the virus re- gers miraculously survived The government also France relaxing border restrictions Minister’s Special Assistant strictions had wreaked on a fiery crash when a Paki- issued strict instructions to on Health Zafar Mirza on Fri- citizens as the reason be- stan International Airlines Paris: France is relax- observe social distancing day said the deadly infection hind the decision. plane with 99 travellers on ing its border restrictions as while offering Eid prayer and would continue to multiply if The prime minister on board plunged into a the virus gradually recedes, asked people to avoid visit- precautions are not taken. Saturday urged Pakistanis densely populated residen- allowing migrant workers ing relatives and hosting to forgo traditional Eid fes- tial area near the Jinnah In- and family visitors from other parties. Earlier this month, the ternational Airport in government had announced tivity in view of the hundreds European countries – but is Eid congregations Karachi. Most of the victims the lifting of the countrywide of fatalities caused by the requiring quarantine for were held at open places, were travelling home to cel- lockdown imposed to curb coronavirus and the lives people arriving from Britain mosques and Eidgahs in all ebrate Eid. the spread of the virus in lost in Friday’s plane crash and Spain. major cities and towns while phases, even as infections Starting Monday, following strict standard op- France is abandoning bor- der checks installed in March and switching to spot checks in various places, Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption according to a government statement. It is also broad- ening the categories of people allowed from other countries in Europe’s bor- trial to begin on Sunday der-free travel zone to in- Jerusalem: A trial on clude migrant workers and charges of bribery, fraud and people coming for family rea- breach of trust against Is- sons. raeli Prime Minister Ben- However, since Britain day quarantine, based on Europe are still banned un- trip and a signed paper de- jamin Netanyahu will begin and Spain are requiring reciprocity for measures til at least June 15, except claring that they don’t have on Sunday, making him the quarantine for those arriving taken by Britain and Spain for French citizens. symptoms. The government first sitting Prime Minister to from elsewhere in Europe, go on trial in the country’s in an “uncoordinated” man- Any traveller arriving in said France is working with France is doing the same. history. ner, the French government France must fill out a per- other European countries on It will be a voluntary 14- said. Travellers from outside mission form justifying the standard Europe-wide travel Netanyahu has been rules. charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust – allega- UAE-based Indian expats give tions which he strongly de- nies, branding them a “witch-hunt” by political op- ponents, while vowing to free online coaching to kids clear his name, the BBC re- ported. is a way we wanted to give back to society,” said Kanal, a Dubai: Two United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based In- freelance journalist and writer who works for an online Netanyahu, who was dian expats started free online coaching for children who sworn back into office as marketplace platform. in office from 1996-1999. a new role of “alternate prime with Likud Ministers Amir have dropped out of after-school private tuition because of head of a rare national unity minister” was created, which the coronavirus pandemic, it was reported. Lalchandani, a finance degree holder, said: “Since government, is expected to According to Israeli Ohana and Miri Regev de- we’re very familiar with the CBSE curriculum, that is why law, a Prime Minister means when the two men claring they would accom- Simran Kanal and Mehak Lalchandani, who have attend the opening session switch positions in 18 we chose CBSE and are catering to primary school grades.” of the trial, which is being charged with a crime is not pany the premier to his trial, been best-friends from their Dubai school days, were run- required to resign. months’ time. reports The Times of Israel. ning their newly-founded ‘#PandemicCamp’ to provide free She said the sudden switch to distance learning has held at Jerusalem District not been easy for students, teachers and parents. Court. Even if he is convicted, Netanyahu will still oc- A separate protest online coaching for CBSE students whose parents can no cupy a prime ministerial of- longer afford private tutors, reports Gulf News. “In a classroom, you have 30 students and you have Leader of the right- Netanyahu will not be re- against the premier was quired to resign unless and fice and stay on as Gantz’s also set to be held near the Pandemic Camp is offering free Zoom lessons in En- to personally go to a student and see what they’re doing in wing Likud party, he is deputy. their book. But when you have 30 students online, then it’s Israel’s longest-serving until any appeals are ex- court on the city’s Saladin glish, Maths and Hindi for grades one to five, taught by the hausted, reports the BBC. Meanwhile, a rally in Street, with the Haaretz daily two former CBSE students Kanal and Lalchandani, both very difficult for that one-on-one help,” Gulf news quoted Prime Minister, having been Lalchandani as saying. in power continuously since Under the unity gov- support of Netanyahu was reporting that police were to 2014 alumni of The Millennium School in Dubai. scheduled to take place boost their presence in the Kanal said compared to her school days, students 2009. ernment deal with former “We’re both very compassionate, both as students political rival Benny Gantz, Sunday outside the court, area. and as teachers. We came across parents who have had today in grade four or five have “tremendous assignments” He also served a term to withdraw their children from private tuition, so this camp that often need close help by parents, who themselves have to learn new digital skills. Joe Biden wins Hawaii presidential UK set to shrink Huawei’s primary delayed by virus

Honolulu: Joe Biden ing her long-shot bid for the won the Democratic Party of nomination. involvement in 5G network: Report Hawaii’s party-run presiden- tial primary on Saturday, But concerns about the London: Bowing to which was delayed by more spread of the coronavirus pressure from his own party than a month because of the forced the party to announce members, British Prime Min- coronavirus. on March 20 it would cancel ister Boris Johnson has plans for in-person voting Biden defeated Ver- and allow only mail ballots. asked officials to draw up mont Sen. Bernie Sanders plans to reduce Huawei’ in- 63% to 37%. To give those who ex- volvement in the nation’s 5G pected to vote in person on networks to zero by 2023, Biden won 16 of April 4 a chance to cast a the media reported. Hawaii’s delegates and ballot, the party said it would Sanders will take eight. mail another round of ballots The UK’s original Biden has a total of 1,566 Only candidates receiving at least 15% of plans, as recently as in Janu- to members and wait until delegates to the party’s na- late May for them to be re- the votes cast in a given congressional district ary, was to allow consider- tional convention, according able involvement of Huawei turned and counted. were to be allocated delegates. Votes for candi- to the count by the Associ- dates who didn’t receive at least 15% were in the country’s 5G network ated Press. Amidst these shifts, as Britain’s intelligence Gabbard dropped out and redistributed to voters’ second-ranked choices, agencies suggested that He needs 1,991 del- endorsed Biden. Sanders egates to win the nomina- starting with the candidate who received the any possible misuse of the ended his bid and endorsed lowest number of votes. Chinese telecom giant’s tion, a threshold he is pro- Biden on April 13. jected to reach in June. absent from the district dur- equipment for mass surveil- Voters were instructed pects of the election, includ- A total of 35,044 voters ing much of the year while lance could be contained, to mark their top three ing designing the vote-by- cast ballots in the party-run she campaigned for the according to both The choices on paper ballots. mail package and safely Guardian and The Tele- primary. All ballots were cast presidency in Iowa and New Only candidates re- keeping returned ballots. graph. by mail. Hampshire. ceiving at least 15% of the The company has experi- The British PM wanted The party had initially votes cast in a given con- State Sen. Kai Kahele, ence running elections for to cap Huawei’s share in the planned to hold the primary gressional district were to be a fellow Democrat, fiercely labor unions and organiza- country’s telecommunica- on April 4 and had expected allocated delegates. Votes criticized her for neglecting tions such as the Kauai Is- tions infrastructure market at most party members would for candidates who didn’t her constituents and land Utility Cooperative, the vote by mail and some mounted a campaign for her 35 per cent. brings the country in align- alleged that China could use tions, the US government last receive at least 15% were electric utility on Kauai is- would cast ballots at about seat, which covers suburban But the assurance of ment with a position that the Huawei technology for spy- week rolled out new export redistributed to voters’ sec- land. 20 in-person polling sites Honolulu and the more ru- the intelligence agencies US has championed for ing purposes and added the controls aimed at limiting the ond-ranked choices, starting The Republican Party around the state. ral islands of the state. Not failed to stop political con- quite some time now. company to the Entity List on Chinese technology giant’s with the candidate who re- of Hawaii canceled its presi- May 16, 2019 in a bid to access to semiconductor It began mailing ballots ceived the lowest number of long after, Gabbard said she cerns in the country as many The decision comes dential caucus after Presi- block the company’s access technology . to registered party members votes. wouldn’t run for reelection Conservative members con- ahead of Johnson’s sched- dent Donald Trump was the to US technology. in early March back when and would focus on her tinued to favour a reduced uled visit to the US for the Huawei called the new Gabbard represents only candidate to declare for Sanders and Biden were the presidential bid. role for Huawei. G7 summit next month, The Alleging that Huawei export rule “arbitrary and Hawaii’s second congres- the ballot by the Dec. 2 dead- two front-runners and Ha- Hawaii Democrats The new plan to re- Telegraph reported on Sat- and its foreign affiliates pernicious” which “threatens sional district in Congress, line. The party is committing waii Congresswoman Tulsi hired a contractor, Merriman duce Huawei’s involvement urday. stepped-up efforts to under- to undermine the entire in- and got 4% of the vote in the its national convention del- mine the Entity list restric- dustry worldwide”. Gabbard was still maintain- first round of voting. She was River Group, to handle as- egates to Trump. in the UK’s 5G network The US government WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 2020 INDIAN CHRONICLE Ranga Reddy 5 Tamil Nadu govt allows industrial Desert Control turning deserts into fertile land Hyderabad: Climate change and global warming estates in Chennai to resume work degrade land, spread Chennai: GNS News Agency, June 2 deserts and rise tempera- would not be allowed to report for work. tures in a vicious cycle. It is Further easing curbs, the Tamil Nadu government on The strength of the workers should be capped at 25 estimated that 12 million Sunday allowed 17 industrial estates here to resume work per cent and thermal scanners must be used for screening hectares of productive land from tomorrow with conditions, including confining the employees, an official release said. perishes annually due to workforce to 25 per cent and implementing safety mea- drought, land and soil deg- sures. Following social distancing, disinfecting work places twice a day and practising personal hygiene were among radation. Growing water The industrial estates situated in non-containment the other norms that should be implemented. scarcity magnifies this chal- zones, including the Ambattur and Guindy clusters here lenge. Disrupting this trend The industries in the clusters are expected to resume can resume work from May 25, the government said, add- by restoring ecosystem and work partially from tomorrow after a gap of two months. ing however employees residing in containment zones fostering sustainable use of scarce resources is crucial. This is where Norwegian startup Desert Control steps Job searches for remote work in with its patented Liquid NanoClay (LNC) technology that enhances health of sandy arid soil by reducing salinity and improving the surge in Feb-May: Report ability to absorb and hold water and nutrients. Mumbai: GNS News Desert Control is a 2nm thick with diameters up uniqueness of LNC is that it Agency, June 2 not tested India market yet. ClimateTech company to 300nm (1 nm equals to 1 is a liquid solution nearly as He said, “We have identified Job searches for re- specialised in transforming millionth of a millimeter). thin as water. That means it India as a potential major mote work in India have deserts and restoring arid LNC can be poured di- is easily applied to sandy market. More in-depth study surged by over 377 per cent soil into fertile land. The rectly to the surface, and the soils and can even be used needs to be done in terms of during February to May amid startup, which also has pres- clay will automatically per- on existing vegetation non- soil analysis to identify which the coronavirus crisis, a re- ence in the UAE, has a colate the ground and form intrusive and non-invasive. regions and areas have port said. patent to produce LNC in a bonds between soil miner- The patent is approved for sandy soils where LNC will Job seekers across the chemical-free process, al- als, thus increasing the abil- the technology, process be an effective treatment.” country are showing greater lowing usage in green eco- ity to absorb water. This pro- and mechanics. Any coun- systems to restore and pro- try/area with sandy soils and The UAE today imports interest in working remotely, cess allows areas to be 90 per cent of its food and is with a spurt in search for tect land and soil from deg- treated with less than two areas exposed to desertifi- radation. cation will benefit from the aiming to become self-suffi- terms like ‘remote’, ‘work kilos of clay per square cient by creating arable land from home’ and related The LNC is a mineral- meter. technology. More than 110 countries are on the United for farming and produce phrases, job site Indeed said based, 100 per cent natural Applications food locally. The company in the report. product. Norwegian scientist Nations’ list for desertifica- Ole Kristian Sivertsen, tion exposure.” aims to help the UAE be- Searches for remote Kristian Morten Olesen has come food secure by around patented the process to mix CEO, Desert Control, told LNC has wider appli- work have increased by over Telangana Today, “Desert 2070. The effort will be 377 per cent as a share of nano-particles of clay with cations that include farming, phased but may be acceler- water and bind them to sand Control has been estab- agriculture, food production; all searches on Indeed In- to think collaboratively to studies it found that 83 per can help boost productivity, lished in 2017 with over 10 ated after seeing the conse- dia during February to May it added. particles to condition desert reforestation and projects to quences of Covid-19 on food develop future proof cent of job seekers consider soil. years of R&D and field test- reclaim degraded and 2020, it added. workforce strategies and remote work policy an im- Further, searches for ing prior to the incorpora- supply chains. “We are still How is it made? desertified land; climate im- early-stage and first mile- Similarly, job postings support at-risk workers in portant factor when search- remote work increased by tion. The core focus is to pact projects; commercial LNC is produced on- stone is to scale up produc- for remote work and work reskilling and up-skilling. ing for a job. Not only that, over 261 per cent as a share make earth green again by greenery such as urban de- site with mobile production tion capacity, industrialise from home have also seen “COVID-19 might have 53 per cent of employees of all searches on Indeed In- restoring and protecting soil velopment, parks, sports units, much like concrete is mobile factory units and an increase of 168 per cent. put ‘in-person’ dreams on would consider taking a pay dia since February-March. crucial to biodiversity.” fields and cultivated green mixed on-site for construc- thereafter commercialise at “COVID-19 has forced the back-burner, but it also cut in order to have access However, the number He added, “R&D has outdoor areas that require tion. The primary clay par- full scale,” Sivertsen added. many of us to change the way gives an opportunity to pre- to remote working options. of available job postings for been led from Norway and irrigation in areas with sandy ticles get processed into we work, powering a huge pare ourselves to realise About 56 per cent of remote work opportunities testing has been conducted soil. Now you can get hand- NanoClay flakes (nano- picked stories from shift towards remote working them in the meantime,” In- employees and 83 per cent has remained relatively un- in multiple countries includ- India potential that is expected to continue. deed India MD Sashi Kumar of employers concur that of- changed during the same sized particles). Each par- ing Egypt, Afghanistan, Pa- Telangana Today on Tele- It is here that industries need said. fering flexibility in working time period, it added. ticle is shaped into a chip, 1- kistan, the UAE etc. The Desert Control, which gram everyday. 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The NCDs are backed complete the expansion of sidering all necessary actions to maximize recovery value. by a pledge of listed shares of Zee Entertainment, Dish Tv, The schemes will continuously monitor the developments its second chip manufactur- unlisted shares of EIL and personal guarantee of Subhash ing facility there amid the in EIL and take appropriate steps in the best interests of Chandra and corporate guarantee. On maturity date of unitholders,” the fund said. novel coronavirus pan- May 22, the issuer was unable to meet the obligation. demic. “These NCDs are currently fairly valued at Rs 92 crore in There are four schemes with exposure to this Essel The move came a our portfolio at 15 per cent of maturity value after providing Infra debt namely, Dynamic Accrual, Credit Risk, Short Term month after Samsung dis- a 85 per cent haircut,” Franklin Templeton said. Income Plan and Low Duration. Essel group which had patched 200 engineers to around Rs 7000 crore to mutual funds has earlier sought a The maturity value, including redemption premium, ime extension for repayment of loans by selling its group the Xian plant in Shaanxi was Rs 616 crore but it is only valued at market value of Rs Province. assets and equity in Zee Entertainment. Samsung said the workers will be exempted from 14-day mandatory iso- India's crude oil imports fall, lation under the “fast-track” entry system approved by memory chip factory that ince, through the fast-track manufacturing line using the South Korea and China, but makes 3D NAND flash prod- they still need to be quaran- entry system. extreme ultraviolet (EUV) li- product exports surge in April ucts. The South Korean tech tined for three days even af- Samsung is also add- thography technology will giant last year revealed it will be established at its chip ter they all test negative for invest an additional $8 bil- ing a foundry production the virus. line in South Korea to ex- plant in Pyeongtaek, some India’s crude oil im- lion in the plant for expan- 70 km south of Seoul, said ports in April recorded their Last week, Samsung sion. pand its presence in the con- tract chipmaking sector the company. biggest year-on-year fall in Electronics Vice Chairman Also, SK Innovation Co. 10 months as coronavirus- Lee Jae-yong returned dominated by Taiwan Semi- Foundry refers to the and Kia Motors Corp. sent a conductor Manufacturing contract chip manufacturing induced lockdown restric- home from his trip to the Xian combined total of 220 work- tions halted economic activ- plant. Company (TSMC) Ltd. and business for fabless ers to their manufacturing reduce its heavy reliance on chipmakers that design and ity and sapped demand. The Xian plant is facilities in Yancheng, in the its memory chip business. sell semiconductors for vari- Crude oil imports in Samsung’s only foreign northeastern Jiangsu prov- The new foundry ous types of electronics, re- April fell 12.4% to 17.28 mil- ports Yonhap news agency. lion tonnes from a year ear- lier, its steepest decline since June 2019, data on the Cab services upbeat on post website of Petroleum Plan- ning and Analysis Cell said. Oil product imports lockdown business also dropped 6.5% to 3.35 Hyderabad: Even million tonnes, their first though the cab services nitely pushed private play- year-on-year decline in 16 have seen a slowdown in ers’ demand in this sector. In terms of safety, Everest months. We anticipate the cabs to the last few months, due to But exports of refined Fuel demand in April exports of refined fuels to the lockdown induced by play a much bigger role as Fleet will be providing plastic coronavirus lockdowns to people will definitely avoid products had their biggest plunged more than 45% as avoid a complete shutdown. the Covid-19 pathogen, the rise year-on-year since Oc- May 31, but relaxed rules in air and train travel,” he said. coronavirus lockdown re- Prime Minister sector feels that demand will sheets on seats, masks and tober 2016 because of a strictions hit industrial activ- areas with lower numbers of pick up post lockdown. He also added that the slowdown in domestic de- Narendra Modi has ex- cases, raising hopes fuel industry will take at least 6- ity. This prompted Indian re- tended the country’s With travellers appre- sanitisers while also monitoring mand. finers to continue prompt demand will recover. hensive about flying by air 12 months before recovery and/or taking trains, cabs will happens as about 97 per driver temperature and is also be the next best option, say cent of the demand has van- experts. Few cab services ished in the lockdown pe- working on technology to check About 20% SBI borrowers opt for loan repay- are already travel partners riod. In terms of safety, for essential and medical Everest Fleet will be provid- ment moratorium: Chairman Rajnish Kumar ing plastic sheets on seats, the hygiene measures taken by emergency customers dur- Mumbai: State Bank of stitutions to extend the mora- ing the lockdown and these masks and sanitisers while have serviced their loans but the RBI's moratorium will also monitoring driver tem- the driver for himself and the car. India chairman Rajnish torium on loans by another as a matter of strategy they take care of the cashflow dis- players feel that the demand Kumar on Friday said close three months -- from 1 June is set to grow post lockdown. perature and is also working would want to preserve their ruption of borrowers and on technology to check the to 20 percent of the bank's 2020 to 31 August 2020. cash and have opted for the there might not be any ur- cabs, we see that even for Everest Fleet founder hygiene measures taken by “While the cab indus- borrowers have availed "In case of State Bank moratorium,” he said. gent need for a dispensation Siddharth Ladsariya said try has been massively hit longer distances, customers moratorium on repayment of the driver for himself and the of India, the percentage (of Kumar also advised of one-time restructuring of that the company had piv- due to restricted travel dur- will look at cabs with drivers term loans instalments. car. borrowers who have availed borrowers to pay their loans stressed accounts from the oted from being a fleet pro- ing the lockdown period, we rather than going by plane Chauffeur-driven car On 27 March, the cen- the moratorium) is very if they are not facing any RBI."Right now, the morato- vider to ride-hailing apps to anticipate that post or train,” Gaurav Aggarwal, rental offering Savaari, that tral bank had announced a small around 20 percent," funding challenge."If people rium will take care of the situ- providing their own cars to lockdown customers will founder and CEO, Savaari operates in 135 cities in In- three-month moratorium on Kumar told reporters through are able to pay (EMIs) they ation around the cash flow customers on-demand. prefer to travel by chauffeur- Car Rentals told Telangana dia and serves 1,000-plus payment of all term loans a video conference. should pay. If they are un- disruptions. I would not be “Most players are trying to driven cabs as they feel safe Today. For many travellers, routes, has been offering its falling due between 1 March able to pay then only they obsessed with one-time re- see how the demand will as they are not sharing the safety and hygiene will be He said not all who services to needy customers 2020 and 31 May 2020. have availed the moratorium should take the benefit of the structuring at this particu- improve post the lockdown car with any other passen- top priority and non-sharing and anticipates growth in On Friday, the Reserve are facing any liquidity issue. moratorium," he said lar point of time when we in the country and the lack ger. While short distance vehicles will be always pre- demand for their service. Bank of India (RBI) allowed have time till 31 August," he of public transport has defi- travel will surely be done by ferred, Aggarwal mentioned. "Many of them could According to Kumar, banks and other lending in- said. 6 Ranga Reddy INDIAN CHRONICLE WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 2020 Piggy Chops Instagram Munnabhai 3 has to wait For years, cine fans have been waiting with bated breath for the third instalment of Munnabhai, but so far, there hasn’t been any development. When we got in touch with Arshad Warsi who played the popular character of Cir- Post Spreads Smiles cuit, Munnabai’s man, on Friday, he reveals There is no stopping that he is looking forward to the third edition of the International Indian the film, whenever that happens. beauty Priyanka Chopra in “I would love to work again with the fran- entertaining her fans with chise. My role was weird and also interesting. I her Instagram posts. On know people are eager to watch another in- Sunday, the actress shared stalment of the film. In fact, I keep reading in the a series of pictures on her news that Munnabahai is on the cards,” says Instagram profile and the the actor who feels that the possibility is bleak. caption on them bursted the “All of us would love to work together again but netizens into laughter. I don’t think it’s possible any time soon as ev- Priyanka, who is cur- eryone has different projects right now.” rently residing in Los Ange- The actor who is also a screenplay writer les, shared a stunning pic- feels that writing comedy is challenging as it ture of herself, in which she has to be according to the sensibilities of the is seen wearing a lite pink audience. swimsuit and a scarf over it. “I don’t know if I will be able to satisfy the She dashed her look audience if I write a script,” says Warsi who with a pair of sunglasses. In produced Hum Tum aur Ghost in 2010. The the second picture that the film bombed and the actor has stayed away Quantico star posted, she is from producing any more films. “I am not a good seen lying with a piece of businessman so I will never ever try my hands cloth covering her face. in producing any film in the future,” he con- Priyanka captioned the cludes. post: "Expectation vs. Real- ity." The post was flooded with Haha and LOL reac- Nick Jonas and the last is Pink alongside Director- Young Director To Direct tions from all her fans across Priyanka Chopra is en- movie she starred was Sky Actor Farhan Akthar. the globe. joying her space with hubby Stylish Star Adamant On Suri Film Balayya's 107 Film There is no stopping Race Gurram, the film young director Anil Ravipudi that catapulted Allu Arjun to these days. Just days before super stardom and its direc- we heard that this maverick tor Surender Reddy into the director has finished script- big league is now all set to ing F3. Latest news sources repeat its magic. The team say that he is all set to direct of 'Race Gurram', Writer a film with Balayya very Vakkantham Vamsi, and Di- soon. rector Surender Reddy are Usually there was a all set to prepare a subject trend when production for Allu Arjun and are in houses used to announce a hopes to repeat the magic birthday greeting poster with of super hit film 'Race the director combination. Of Gurram' late all such pre planning is Allu Arjun who is busy missing as the stocks are with Sukumar's project is raising in the industry and now said to work in even Telugu movies are go- Surender Reddy's direction ing global giving good scope after the Dil Raju's film backburner for now! released in 2014 summer for movie revenue. This time the film would go on floors Balayya would announce 'ICON' in the direction of as per the plan. This project Race Gurram was a was the biggest blockbuster Venu Sriram. completely packaged film for Surender Reddy and Allu the Anil Ravipudi project this is going to be produced by June on his birthday. Vakkantham Vamsi Geetha Arts. Earlier there with super fun entertainment Arjun and was adjudged as and Surender Reddy are were rumours about Allu throughout and had the highest grosser in that There were reports ear- busy with the script work. Arjunâ•™s film with director chartbuster songs by SS year. Hope this team repeat lier also that Balayya would Once everything gets sorted AR Murugadoss which is not Thaman. The movie which their magic yet again! be doing a film with fun-tastic yet taken shape and is in the director Anil Ravipudi after Sarileru Nikevvaru release. The movie released and still there is no update about the forward to announce his until then let the crisis time hope Anil delivers a big hit Bollywood Beauty's Top film due to this uncertainty next and is said to go with provide solace to all the fans than his recent Blockbuster of crisis. Anil Ravipudi anytime soon give boost to Ravipudi to pre- Ka Baap- Sarileru Now as the film with as Balayya's 107 movie. pare a dynamic script for the Nikevvaru. Priority Post The Crisis Boyapati is almost complete The real news is that this Nandamuri stalwart. Let's it's shoot Balayya is looking combo go on floors after F3 Everyone wants this strict life style in crisis time to end soon and do their pri- Actress Inspires With Her orities as soon as possible. Few are missing their par- ents and others miss their Fitness Goals hangouts, food and much more. Bollywood star heroine, Deepika Padukone who is an emotional person and light hearted person. She is spending some much- needed time with her hus- band Ranveer Singh in her Mumbai residence now. When asked in an Inter- view recently, what is that one thing she would like to do post the lockdown? Deepika immediately in an emotional manner said that it has been a quite long time since she has seen her par- ents and sister and would go to Bangalore first and stay On the film front after the signed a biggie in the last ning to start her own produc- there for few days. 'Chhapaak' debacle this few months and is also plan- tion house soon. January, Deepika has not Navdeep's Murder Mystery

The ravishing beauty Raai Lakshmi's fitness freak It remains to be seen for which movie she is really 'Run'Trailer Released video is going viral on social media. She is seen lifting undergoing such a drastic physical change or is it for the weights, kicking the bags and doing all kinds of gym work- personal fitness is a surprise filled news that has to be Navdeep who had a outs to make it big with her looks in this crisis time effec- revealed soon! dull career as a lead actor is tively. Raai Laxmi shot to fame with her Kollywood movie now busy with Web Series, The video is going viral and youngsters are won- and later danced big to item numbers of Chiranjeevi and Web Films and character dered about what she is doing all this heavy gym sessions Pawan Kalyan and thus amassed fans in Tollywood too. roles in Tollywood. He was for in this crisis time?and came to a conclusion after watch- The beauty recently ventured into Bollywood but failed to last seen in the web series ing the full video that she would land in better roles post make it big with her sensational 'Julie 2' movie. 'Mastis' on Aha app and in the Cinema revival after crisis ends. the hit film 'Ala Vaikunta Puram Lo'. Now, The only Telugu streaming app Aha has yet Actress Mimics Samantha's again come up with a Navdeep's film 'Run'. Today the makers have released Love Proposal the trailer of this web film. It is directed by Lakshmi Kanth The craze for social media app TikTok is never ending. The app is Chenna who shot to fame really helping the crisis time of common man and celebrities alike by spread- with 'Hyderabad Nawabs' ing smiles. So many people have been recognized as TikTok stars in India early in the 2000s. and they know the value of the app. The app has now found its new love among celebrities who are already famous. The film 'Run' seems to be a murder mystery and Diksha Panth, the Tollywood glam-doll who appeared in many Telugu has the audience hooked to small budget films and friend characters is taking no break from social their seats with the trailer it- media. She has done the 'Rangasthalam' comic scene in which she en- self. This film presents the acted Samantha's love proposal. Diksha is seen wearing a half-saree and Shruthi the leading lady in It is produced by concern. It seemed like a yester year actor Venkat in has beautifully enacted the scene. Her video is going viral on Tik Tok and the film. The movie is all set Krish's First Frame Enter- scrapped film that is put for a cop's role. Poojitha social media. to stream on May 29 on Aha tainment but has no quality release at any cost! Ponnada played the role of app. in the production which is big Diksha Panth's movies include the Hyderabadi Comedy 'Gullu Dada 3' and 'Banthi Pula Janaki' apart from her other character roles. WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 2020 INDIAN CHRONICLE Ranga Reddy 7 CPR not a default option: ICMR

The current issue of the Indian Journal of Medical Research carries a position paper by ICMR's Bioethics unit on cardiopulmonary re- suscitation and DNAR or- ders. ICMR confirmed that CPR is not a default option. Instead it is a medical pro- cedure; certain circum- stances it should not be done. CPR is a medical pro- cedure performed to restart the heart and breathing of a person when it stops sud- denly. In reality, only 2-18% of people who receive CPR survive. Healthy practices for people with Dr Roli Mathur, Head, It is no secret that for the Some facts about CPR tion. Instead it is a medical Bioethics Unit, ICMR, says past 50 years, Indian doctors CPR is a medical pro- procedure and in certain cir- we need to have awareness have been conditioned to cumstances it cannot and diabetes to manage their blood sugar cedure performed to restart programmes to make good believe that CPR must al- should not be done,” says Dr end-of-life care and DNAR the heart and breathing If one gets diabetes, not only does their blood sugar ways be done when the when it stops suddenly. Roop Gursahani, a leading less than 140 and 180 mg/dl. If your sugar is in this range effective and heart and breathing stop. neurologist and member of level get affected, but the insulin production level also gets then monitor the levels, every alternate day. If your sugar implementable. Also, DNAR “When performed in time on compromised. People with high or unmanaged blood sugar “The assumption has been a healthy patient, it can be ELICIT. levels are not in this range then monitor it thrice a day, and forms should be made avail- that if CPR is not done, this levels tend to have less than normal blood flow, because you will have to take insulin instead of medications. Con- able in all hospitals in re- life saving. But this means According to Dr of which the body finds it difficult to harness nutrients and is potentially liable for legal that if it is performed on Mathur, the final decision on sult your diabetologist over the phone, who will set your gional languages. “Hospitals action. Today’s publication heal. Thus, due to the weakened immune system, people insulin doses according to your blood sugar levels. can constitute a board or somebody who is already whether to perform CPR or suffering from diabetes can are prone to develop infec- clears up this ambiguity. It * If you are diabetic and hypertensive, then monitor group to work out the details. seriously ill, or if the proce- follow DNAR orders has to tions, and may take a longer time to get back on track. The says that if it is likely that your blood pressure levels from time to time and take medi- Frequent training and dure begins late for any rea- be taken by the treating condition, however, is manageable, even in the wake of somebody may require son, then it may not suc- doctor(s) based on medical cations. sensitisation programmes CPR, it is good medical prac- coronavirus. ceed. In fact it can lead to a assessments. The treating * Washing hands is important, and so is washing feet. with all healthcare profes- tice to inform the patient (if It is the need of the hour to keep the sugar levels in terrible situation: the heart physician should initiate Clean them regularly. You can take the help of your family sionals involved in patient possible) and/or the family/ check for the ones with diabetes as the cases of Covid-19 restarts but the brain is badly discussions with the patient/ members and look for any cuts, ulcers, or wounds on the care need to be under- surrogates about this possi- increase stupendously. taken,” says Dr Mathur. The damaged by loss of blood surrogate and explain in feet. Get immediate attention if required. bility and its likely outcome,” circulation for a crucial pe- detail about the patient's dis- * Stay hydrated, and eat fresh fruits and vegetables to ICMR policy paper was de- * Maintain good personal hygiene. Upgrade your skin, says a statement issued by riod of time. In frail, ill and ease and its prognosis. The enhance your immunity. veloped after a series of con- ELICIT, End of Life in India oral, and intimate hygiene. Practice social distancing. elderly patients it can be ICMR’s policy document * “Exercise on a daily basis. Try to increase activities sultation meetings held last Task Force formed by three both, a traumatic and use- describes the principles for at home. Do exercises that will not stress you out. Opt for * “The spread of COVID-19 is via asymptomatic pa- year with relevant stake- professional societies – the less exercise, leaving be- DNAR, offers an algorithm yoga, pranayama, and deep breathing exercises. This will tients in whom symptoms are not seen. But if you are a holders. Indian Society of Care Medi- hind broken ribs and unnec- and format for its implemen- improve your pulmonary function and will not cause any diabetic and have a seasonal cough or cold then pay at- Heart-wrenching stuff cine, Indian Association of essarily prolonging death. tation, and guidance on fre- disturbance in breathing. Even light stretches can be done tention to it. Other symptoms that people with diabetes Palliative Care and Indian The ICMR has confirmed quently asked questions. to keep your body supple and fit. You can also do simple may have is hypoglycemia (can be described as a condi- Academy of Neurology. that CPR is not a default op- household chores such as sweeping, mopping, and clean- tion in which your blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than ing”, suggests Dr Anil Boraskar, Diabetologist, ACI normal). This can be dangerous so help yourself with sugar Cumballa Hill Hospital, Mumbai. if your sugar is less than 70 mg/dL. Make a note of what has caused a drop in your sugar level”, says Dr Boraskar, Age, men, obesity, underlying illness * Check blood sugar level at home with the help of Diabetologist. home glucose monitoring that is reliable machines. You risk factors for severe COVID-19 can check your blood sugar levels and keep a target of Naturopathy diet and yoga asanas for breastfeeding mothers The postpartum period is one of the most delicate phases in a woman’s life. It begins right after delivery and lasts until the mother’s body returns to the pre-preg- nant state, says Dr Vinoda Kumary, chief medical of- ficer, Jindal Naturecure In- stitute. Over the course of these six to eight weeks, the body goes through a num- ber of changes, both physi- cally and emotionally. Dur- ing this time, mothers need to take good care of them- selves so they can rebuild their strength. Get enough rest New mothers need Drink plenty of fluids, such remained in hospital. Outcomes were poorer for those re- plenty of rest. This is difficult : Researchers have found that age, male sex, obe- as water, juice and milk. Al- sity, and underlying illness have emerged as risk factors quiring mechanical ventilation: 37 per cent had died, 17 because their biological per cent had been discharged alive, and 46 per cent re- clocks are not in sync with though liquids can be in any Don’t compromise on for severe COVID-19 or death in the UK. According to a form, it is advisable to limit mained in hospital. the newborn’s. Usually, a study, published in the journal The BMJ, the risk of death the intake of caffeinated and increases in the over 50s, as does being male, obese, or . However, obesity is a major additional risk factor newborn wakes up once your diet – You should not every three hours or so and carbonated drinks. Don’t having underlying heart, lung, liver and kidney disease. It that was not highlighted in data from China.They suspect force fluids once your thirst needs to be fed, cleaned ignore your hunger pangs provides a comprehensive picture of the characteristics of that reduced lung function or inflammation associated with is quenched, but hydrate patients hospitalised in the UK with COVID-19 and their obesity may play a role. "Our study identifies sectors of the and comforted. This can be an unnerving and exhaust- yourself frequently or when- while feeding your baby. outcomes. population that are at greatest risk of a poor outcome, and ever you feel a bit thirsty. COVID-19, but studies describing the features and shows the importance of forward planning and investment ing experience for first-time in preparedness studies," the study authors wrote. These mothers. Getting eight hours Don’t compromise on According to experts, outcomes of patients with severe COVID-19 who have been your diet – You should not admitted to hospital in Europe are lacking. To address this results have already been shared with the UK Govern- of continuous sleep might ment and World Health Organisation, and are being com- not be possible for the first ignore your hunger pangs breastfeeding mothers knowledge gap, a team of UK researchers analysed data while feeding your baby. Ac- from 20,133 patients with COVID-19 admitted to 208 acute pared with data from other countries around the world. So few weeks. If you are the fa- far, several studies revealed that men are more vulnerable ther or a close family mem- cording to experts, should eat at least 2000 care hospitals in England, Wales, and Scotland between breastfeeding mothers February 6 and April 18. to COVID-19 infection. Recently, the findings, published in ber, it is incumbent upon you the European Heart Journal, revealed that men have higher to ensure that mothers are should eat at least 2000 calo- calories a day. Apart from The average age of patients in the study was 73 years, concentrations of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) relieved of all their respon- ries a day. Apart from this, and more men (12,068) were admitted to the hospital than in their blood than women, a molecule that enables the sibilities except feeding and they need a healthy dose of this, they need a healthy women (8,065). Besides increasing age, and underlying novel coronavirus to infect healthy cells in men. Last month, taking care of the baby. If you essential vitamins and min- heart, lung, liver and kidney disease - factors already known the study, published in the journal Frontiers in Public are a new mother, try to sync erals to support their health. dose of essential vitamins to cause poor outcomes - the researchers found that obe- Health, found that men are more than twice as likely to die your sleep schedule with Some food categories rich in sity and gender were key factors associated with the need from the disease as compared to women. Another study your baby’s. After the first nutritional value include and minerals to support for higher levels of care and a higher risk of death in hospi- from the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care couple of weeks, you may fruits, vegetables, beans, tal. Also Read - Introduce shifts, work from home to contain Medicine showed that males over 50 with non-communi- also use a feeder to store whole grains and dairy prod- their health. Some food cat- spread At the time of publication, just over a quarter (26 cable chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes breast milk and assign ucts. per cent) of all COVID-19 patients in hospital had died, 54 and coronary heart disease are at greater risk of death someone in the family to feed Yoga asanas for egories rich in nutritional per cent were discharged alive, and a third (34 per cent) from coronavirus. your baby so that you get an breastfeeding mothers uninterrupted sleep. Practicing yoga can value include fruits, veg- Nutrition tips for new help facilitate the production How to stay fit at home during mothers of breast milk in lactating etables, beans, whole In addition to rest, you mothers. It improves blood need to eat healthy to heal circulation, stimulates the grains and dairy products. lockdown Grand Master Akshar and recover from childbirth. pituitary gland, aids the se- Many young mothers look to cretion of prolactin and in- Start your day early even during this time to maintain in the right side of the body, the Surya Namaskar hence creases production of breast Trikonasana, Bhadrasana, self-discipline in your life. With Yoga, you can stay active, begins with the right leg. Repeat the same twelve steps to shed the extra pounds im- els and bladder are empty mediately after pregnancy. milk. It also help with post- Setubandhasana and before you start practice, and and optimistic. Yoga cleanses the entire body as it releases the left side to finish one complete cycle. Start with a mini- pregnancy weight loss and Shavasana. Clavicular, tho- toxins. It improves the lung’s breathing capacity, helps in mum of 4-5 cycles and increase it gradually. Also Read - However, weight loss pro- do not eat anything for at grams are not recom- relieves neck and back pain racic and abdominal breath- least half an hour afterward. weight loss and reduces laziness Due to the pandemic Ivanka praises Indian girl who cycled down 1200km carry- caused due to ing techniques can help mended during the There are contra-indi- and the social distancing norms, our normal routines have ing ailing father Steps to perform Surya Namaskar . Pranam breastfeeding. complement the poses. been disrupted. However, with yoga you do not have the Asana (The prayer pose) . Hastha Utanasana (Raised arm breastfeeding months. Al- cations for each of the yoga though there are no special Start the day with Surya Wear loose-fitting cotton excuse to skip your regular practice. Especially at a time pose) . Padahastasana (Standing forward bend) . Ashwa clothes to facilitate ease of poses and it is best to prac- like this, yoga will bring clarity to life; you will be able to Sanchalanasana (Equestrian pose) . Santholanasana diets for a breastfeeding Namaskar on an empty tice them after you get the mother, the following dietary stomach. It gives your body movement and never per- experience physical and mental well-being. This will help (Plank pose) . Ashtanga Namaskar Asana (Eight limbed form them when you are ex- go-ahead from your doctor. you grow as a person, and give you command over your salutation) . Bhujangasana (Cobra pose) . Adho Mukha recommendations should a 360-degree workout and If you are new to yoga, prac- help you focus on your eat- has a positive impact on hausted, ill or under acute body internally and externally. With these simple practices, Svanasana (Downward dog pose) . Ashwa stress. Yoga asanas are tice the poses under the tu- you can reap many benefits and boost your immunity. Sanchalanasana (Equestrian pose) Also Read - Vande ing habits during the your mind as well. Yoga telage of a trained and ex- breastfeeding months. poses that are particularly best performed on an empty Health expert Surya Namaskar Surya Namaskar or Bharat Mission: Air India brings back 50 expectant moth- stomach. If you feel weak, perienced yoga teacher. It Drink plenty of fluids – beneficial for breastfeeding the Sun Salutation comprises of a total of 24 counts, done ers to their homeland from London . Padahastasana have a tablespoon of honey takes some time to see re- You tend to feel more thirsty mothers include Tadasana, with 12 steps for each side. As Surya Namaskar repre- (Standing forward bend) . Hastha Uthanasana . in warm water before you sults, so consistent practice when you are breastfeeding. Ardhachakrasana, sents the energy of the Sun, which is said to be contained start. Make sure your bow- is essential. 8 Ranga Reddy INDIAN CHRONICLE WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 2020 Messi motivates you in every aspect of Shuttlers Sikki and Sumeeth the game, says teammate Alba

Hyderabad: GNS motivate each other to stay fit News Agency, June 21111111 Hyderabad: The Lionel Messi has al- lockdown period can be ways been a team player harsh on athletes to keep and every now and then it motivated and maintain fit- was proved that he puts the ness. However, badminton team first. The Barcelona star players N Sikki Reddy and is not only an idol to young- B Sumeeth Reddy need not sters but also to his team- look beyond their home. mates at the club. They motivate each other and push themselves to go Barcelona left back the extra mile during work- Jordi Alba said that the Ar- outs to stay fit and positive gentine superstar Messi is during these tough times. one of the motivating forces in the dressing room. “You Sikki says having see Leo and he motivates Sumeeth as partner helped you in every aspect of the her to stay in touch with the game. For us he is a vital game. “We are lucky that we player and we have to enjoy both play badminton. If I’m his presence for as long as alone, I would not have the we can,” he said. motivation to get up every Sergio Ramos during the same things as I say: this out playing football,” con- day and work on our fitness He also explained he long weeks of lockdown in situation isn’t easy for any of cluded Alba. and game. We speak to had been in contact with Spain. “I spoke to him and us. We have been stopped Spanish La Liga is set each other and motivate our- Real Madrid defender more or less he says the for two months when we had to return to action from June selves to work hard and stay never been that long with- 11. positive. That is a huge re- lief,” said the 26-year-old Arjuna awardee Sikki. “Luckily we got a gym Chris Gayle says he was in our community and they are kind enough to let both of us use the facilities. We have a big hall at home and southpaw Sikki. Sikki, who partners eager to get back on court. we set up net and play bad- Ashwini Ponnappa in When enquired about “We are eagerly waiting for too victim of racism minton. We also play in cor- women’s doubles and what the new skills she ac- the game to resume. At least Hyderabad: GNS ridor whenever we get a Pranav Jerry Chopra in quired staying at home, they should start training News Agency, June 2 chance,” revealed Sumeeth. mixed doubles, and Sumeeth Sikki burst into laughter re- sessions for senior players Universal Boss Chris Though they are not vealing that she has be- both feel that the game may not return this year. “I don’t in small groups. We are Gayle too joined the ongo- able to train to their poten- come good at cooking. “We aware of the situation and ing protests against the tial due to closure of the have a lot of time at hand. think the BWF tournaments will happen this year. With the will follow guidelines. Be- death of George Floyd in US. academy, both manage to So I watched a lot of TV and cause, staying away from the He revealed that he was too stay in touch with the game. series. I also tried my hand current situation, and ban on travel, I don’t see it happen- game for so long is not a victim of racism and said “We practice services, at cooking and now I am good,” revealed Sikki. that even the game of cricket movements and do wall good at many dishes,” she ing this year,” Sikki opined. When asked whether has racism. practice and shadow prac- said with a grin. “First of all, I don’t see they are planning to forge a tice. We have watched old any country coming forward The Windies star bats- However, for mixed doubles partnership man took to Instagram post- videos of our games and Sumeeth, it is different. “We to host events in this situa- analysed them. We also got tion. Even if we do, we are in future, Sumeeth, who part- ing black lives matter. “Black can’t go on playing badmin- ners Manu Attri, in men’s time to spend with our fam- not sure whether we will be lives matter just like any ton forever. There will be a doubles, and Sikki both said other life! Black people mat- ily. We play carrom and point where we will retire. allowed to travel and not sure chess for fun. My family is we will be given entry into they do not have any plans ters. P***k all racists people. So we need to think what’s as of now. “I can’t rule out also very supportive and other countries and the quar- Stop taking black people for next. Apart from training, I the chance in future but not fools! Even our own black they talk to us and keep us am busy preparing for my antine period everything motivated. That helps a lot makes it complicated,” added as of now. The decision rests people, wise tha P***k up departmental exams,” re- with the coach,” concluded to keep negativity creeping Sumeeth. and stop bringing down your vealed the 28-year-old who Sumeeth. own ffs!!!” Gayle wrote. into our minds,” said the works for Income Tax. Having spent off the “I’ve travel the globe court for so long, both are and experience racial re- marks towards me because Black man I get the end of stars from the sporting fra- I’m Black, believe me…the driver Lewis Hamilton and the stick!!! Black Powerful! ternity spoke about the rac- Jaisimha’s MCC had its own list goes on!!! Racism is not basketball legend Michael Black & Proud!” the Carib- ism. Players like Manches- only in football, it’s in cricket Jordan expressed his grief bean star added. ter United and Marcus too!! Even within teams as a and outrage over the tragic Earlier, many super Rashford, Formula One death. charm in Hyderabad Hyderabad: In cricket world, MCC means Liverpool players show solidarity Marylebone Cricket Club. In Hyderabad, MCC is referred as Marredpally Cricket Club. for George Floyd death One of the oldest clubs of Hyderabad, MCC has a fas- cinating history. The name ML Jaisimha itself evokes nostalgic memories and in- variably MCC comes into picture. It is here where Jaisimha allowed his son Vivek to lead the team in the 80s, but in one particular match, when they plotted the biggest upset of the season by beating the strong Syndi- cate Bank, the senior Jaisimha took over cap- taincy for just two deliveries. “Captain, with your permis- sion, can I make a change in the fielding position?’’ Recalls Vivek: “My fa- at his Laxmivihari residence got into prominence once ther, who was standing at league. It was one of the after that victory. “The young Jai came out of Nizam Col- mid-off, shifted Srinivas best seasons. That year we players were looking forward lege. Jai was a big attraction. Chakravarthy to deep mid- have nine players in the to play for MCC as they could Top players, who were ei- wicket and after two deliver- Ranji probables list. The play with Jaisimha.’’ ther posted or had training team was combination of here, would play for MCC. Beckham posted on ies, left-hander Abdul Bari In another match MCC Hyderabad: The sport- tweeted the same photo- gether, work together and be youth and experience. It For instance, Erapalli Instagram: “My heart goes Wahab pulled Sanjay was led by Jaisimha while ing fraternity is rallying be- graph of the squad along united, we appear to me was all fun. Once Sanjay Prasanna was in Hyderabad out to George’s family and I straight into the fielder’s son Vivek captained Nizam hind the Black Lives Matter with the words “Unity is more divided than ever,” said hands. My father’s role was came in tonga and we all and so played for MCC. So movement and voicing con- strength” accompanied by Rashford. “People are hurt- stand in solidarity with the College. The father and son were Tiger Pataudi, Kripal over and we completed a went in that to Osmania had a bet. The loser will host cerns over the racism. Fol- the hashtag ing and people need an- black community and mil- Singh (Madras), Arvind Apte shock win for the star-stud- University grounds with the a dinner at Nizam Club. Vivek lowing the death of George #BlackLivesMatter. George swers. Black lives matter. lions of others across the (Mumbai), Hanumant Singh, ded Shivlal Yadav-led Syn- kit.” hit a century, but Nizam Col- Floyd in United States, many Floyd death: From asking Black culture matters. Black world who are outraged by Baloo Gupte and others.’’ dicate Bank in the match.’’ P Harimohan, who lege lost the match. athletes came online show- ‘am I next?’ to taking a knee. communities matter. We these events. It’s heartbreak- Vidyuth Jaisimha said: has played for MCC for 20- Late Jaisimha once ing their anger over the rac- matter.” ing to see that in 2020 this is Arvind Rao, a contem- Earlier, Manchester That year we were in the top long season, said that said it was always a privilege ism. still happening.” porary of Jaisimha, said MCC United striker Marcus Meanwhile, David three of the three-day Jaisimha threw a big party to have these players in the Liverpool players Rashford said he feared so- was formed in 50s. “Jai had MCC. “Pras used to get down just come out of college and joined the clamour by taking ciety was “more divided from the bus and straight- he wanted a private club and a knee on the field at Anfield than ever” in the aftermath away walk to the venue. He during the training. Reds of Floyd’s death in Minne- BFI nominate Panghal, Krishan for so MCC was created to give was impeccable on his line a platform for young players stars including Virgil van Dijk apolis. “At a time I’ve been and length from first ball.’’ to perform in the local and Trent Alexander-Arnold asking people to come to- matches. Most of the time, we Former Test left-arm Khel Ratna award spinner SL Venkatapathy New Delhi: World sil- entered with five or six play- ers and later on, a few play- Raju said he owes his rise ver-medallist Amit Panghal Of these, Borgohain For the Dronacharya awards, the BFI to MCC. “I was out of All Indian women's hockey team captain Rani and the seasoned Vikas has won the world bronze ers would join as the match progressed,’’ he said. Saints School and I was Krishan were on Monday twice, the most recent being has finalised the names of national women’s looking for club. Vidyuth recommended for Khel Ratna last year. For the Arvind said it was nice nominated for the Rajiv coach Mohammed Ali Qamar and assistant asked me to join MCC. I had New Delhi, June 2 Gandhi Khel Ratna award Dronacharya awards, the to see players like SP Misra no hesitation as I was so BFI has finalised the names (Davis Cupper), VM Shamraj Hockey India on Tuesday nominated national by the Boxing Federation of coach Chhote Lal Yadav. “The nominations excited to play with Jai Uncle. of national women’s coach (football), Ali Baig (eques- women's team captain Rani for the prestigious Rajiv India, which picked only He was a guide and philoso- Mohammed Ali Qamar and trian) play for MCC. “It was Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, while Vandana Kataria, Monika Olympic-bound names as its of the athletes and coaches have been on pher to all young cricketers. assistant coach Chhote Lal one club that had entertain- and Harmanpreet Singh were recommended for the nominees for the annual The discussion during the Yadav. “The nominations of the basis of their performance during the ment, both on and off the field. Arjuna Award. honours. match was a big learning the athletes and coaches On the field, Jai was strict with experience.’’As former me- For the Major Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime The BFI has nominated last four years,” the BFI said. have been on the basis of his game.’’ dium pacer Noel Carr said it Achievement, the federation has recommended former world bronze-winning trio of Asian Games champion, their performance during the years but was not consid- In fact, the MCC was was a privilege to play for India players RP Singh and Tushar Khandker. Lovlina Borgohain (69kg), has not won any national last four years,” the BFI said. ered by the selection com- with the New Club initially, MCC. “Out of the many Simranjit Kaur (64kg) and sports award. He was being Coaches BJ Kariappa and Romesh Pathania have The 24-year-old mittee because of a 2012 said PR Man Singh, former Marredpally teams, MCC Manish Kaushik (63kg) for nominated for the Arjuna been nominated for the Dronacharya Award. Panghal (52kg), also an “inadvertent” dope offence. secretary of Hyderabad was one team that had its the Arjuna awards. award for the past three Cricket Association. “MCC own charm.’’

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