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VOLUME 10, ISSUE 83 | www.orissapost.com | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 | 2020 12 PAGES | `4.00 Chariots reach Srigundicha PNN/AGENCIES CURFEW ON , June 23: For the first time in the history of Puri Rath GRAND ROAD Yatra, the chariots of Lord n The festival was organised and His siblings without devotees in view of were pulled on the Grand Road Covid-19 pandemic here without the congregation n Fest held less than 24 hours pushes Russia to of devotees Tuesday. The festival was organised after Supreme Court modi- amid tight security in view of fied its earlier order the Covid-19 pandemic, less n Curfew was imposed on Puri fast-track defence deals than 24 hours after the Supreme district from 9 pm Monday Court modified its earlier order to 2 pm Wednesday AGENCIES thereby clearing the decks for the annual mega festival. In n All three chariots reached New Delhi, June 23: order to prevent any congre- Saradhabali in front of Defence Minister Rajnath gation on the Grand Road, a Srigundicha temple by 5.10 pm Singh and his team are in curfew-like shutdown was im- Russia's capital Moscow to posed across from Nandighosa reached its desti- attend World War II Victory any help." 9 pm Monday till 2 pm nation at 5.10 pm,” said a servi- Day celebrations as well as On defence contracts, Wednesday, Director General tor. The deities will spend a speed up various defence India and Russia have inked of Police (DGP) Abhay said. night on their respective char- contracts, including the S-400 deals worth $16 billion. Priests and police person- iots at Saradhabali. They will missile defence system as Moscow has stated that nel, who were supposed to pull be taken to the Adapa Mandap ties with China deteriorate. they are committed to the the three chariots, underwent of Srigundicha temple thor- After reaching Russia, timely implementation of mandatory Covid-19 testing DEVOID OF DEVOTEES: The three chariots parked at Saradhabali in front of Srigundicha temple in Puri, Tuesday ( PHOTO FEATURE ON P6 & 7 ) ough Pahandi procession Singh Tuesday laid a contracts, including the Monday night and only those Wednesday afternoon, added wreath at the statue of supply of S-400 air defence whose reports came out nega- steps known as Baisi Pahacha by Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subsequentlly, Gajapati iot of Lord Jagannath started the servitor. Mahatma Gandhi at the systems and production of tive were allowed to participate through the Lions’ Gate in an and finally Lord Dibyasingha Deb performed at 12.55 pm and 1.55 pm re- Disallowed to physically par- Indian Embassy. He is on a Kalashnikov rifles and in the festival, said an official elaborate procession called Jagannath. “All the three deities the Chhera Panhara with a spectively. “One hour gap was ticipate in the grand festival, three-day visit to Russia. Kamov helicopters. of the Shree Jagannath Temple Pahandi. “The Pahandi pro- were placed inside their re- golden broom on the three char- mandatory between the pulling lakhs of devotees got a chance Earlier in the day, Singh will seek the ad- Administration (SJTA). cession of the deities started spective chariots through a iots. “Servitors started pulling of chariots as per the apex court to witness the live Defence Secretary Ajay vanced delivery of the A number of customary rit- at 7.25 am after the completion Pahandi procession by 9.10 am,” the Taladhwaja chariot of Lord order,” said Srimandir sources. on television. Kumar met with Russia Russian S-400 anti-aircraft uals like Mangala Arati and of rituals like Sakala Dhoopa added the official. Balabhadra at 11.55 am after The three chariots were Over 50 platoons of police Deputy Defence Minister missile defence system and Mailam were held before the and Mangalarpan,” said the Soon after the completion of the completion of Chhera pulled to Saradhabali in front force (one platoon has 30 per- Col General A V Fomin in the purchase of Russian- presiding deities set out from temple official.At first, Pahandi procession, Puri Panhara ritual,” said the offi- of Srigundicha temple here by sonnel) have been deployed and Moscow to work on the made Su-30Mki jet fight- the sanctum sanctorum of the Sudarshana, the celestial wheel Shankaracharya Nischalananda cial. 5.10 pm. “Taladhwaja chariot CCTVs installed at various lo- modalities of speed up var- ers and MiG-29. temple. of -, was taken Saraswati along with his dis- The pulling of the reached Saradhabali around cations as part of the security ious defense contracts. "The India and Russia signed The three deities were taken out and placed in the ciples visited the chariots and Darpadalan chariot of Devi 3.50 pm while Darpadalan arrangement for the nine-day partners agreed to the S-400 deal worth more out of the temple down the 22 Darpadalan chariot followed paid obeisance to the deities. Subhadra and Nandighosa char- reached the place at 4.10 pm. festival, officials said. strengthen multifaceted than $5 billion in 2018 and ties between the two coun- is currently due in tries," the Indian mission December 2021. ‘Origin’ tag must stated Tuesday. The two countries signed Fracas over leadership Also India and China's 14 memorandums of un- Trump suspends H-1B, foreign ministers met face- derstanding (MoUs) dur- on goods in GeM to-face for the first time ing Defexpo 2020 in since the barbaric attack Lucknow in February this of state youth Congress AGENCIES was carried out in Galwan year that covered develop- other visas till yr-end valley in eastern Ladakh re- ment and production of POST NEWS NETWORK leaders reached the office, they New Delhi, June 23: The gov- gion across Line of Actual land, air and naval systems found the main gate locked. Besides, AGENCIES ernment procurement portal GeM Control between the two and hi-tech civilian prod- Bhubaneswar, June 23: Tension there were nearly 200 people inside made it mandatory for sellers to countries' troops in which ucts. flared up at the Congress Bhawan the campus who resisted Smruti Washington, June 23: US President mention 'country of origin' on prod- 20 Indian soldiers and an A separate MoU was here Tuesday when two factions of and his team’s entry to the office. Donald Trump has issued a proclama- ucts they wish to sell through the unknown number of signed by Russian the political party clashed over the This subsequently led to a group tion to suspend issuing of H-1B visas, platform, a move aimed at pro- Chinese troops were killed. Helicopters and Indo- selection of the president of the clash between the two factions. which is popular among Indian IT pro- moting Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Both the countries have Russian Helicopters Ltd Pradesh Youth Congress. Police were called in. The crowd fessionals, along with other foreign work (Self-reliant India), a senior offi- agreed to deescalate the for localisation of compo- While one group of the Youth dispersed after a mild baton-charge. visas for the rest of the year. Trump said cial said Tuesday. situation along their bound- nents to be used in Kamov Congress supported the appoint- The cops have detained one person. the step was essential to help millions of Government e-Marketplace (GeM) ary, Chinese Foreign Ka-226 helicopters. India ment of Smruti Ranjan Lenka as Speaking to Orissa POST, Youth Americans who have lost their jobs due has also enabled a provision for in- Ministry spokesman Zhao has plans to buy 200 Ka- president of OPYC, the other group Congress leader Itish Pradhan to the current economic crisis. dication of the percentage of local Lijian said at a regular 226 helicopters. was seen opposing his selection. said he suspected foul play by Issuing the proclamation ahead of the content in products with a view to news briefing Tuesday in Indian Air Force (IAF) Smruti decided to take over the some senior leaders including November presidential elections, Trump vironment of high domestic unemployment promoting Make in India. GeM has Beijing. signed a `1,500 crore deal charge Tuesday after his selection OPCC chairman Niranjan has ignored the mounting opposition to and depressed demand for labour,” said the taken a significant step towards Russian Foreign with Russia for buying R- Friday. After he and other youth Patnaik in the entire incident. the order by various business organisa- proclamation issued by Trump. Aatma Nirbhar Bharat and has Minister Sergei Lavrov 27 air-to-air missiles. The tions, lawmakers and human rights bod- In his proclamation, Trump said that the made it mandatory for sellers to hosted the virtual trilat- missiles will be fitted on ies. The proclamation that comes into overall unemployment rate in the United enter the country of origin while reg- eral meeting with China's the IAF's multi-role Su- IRREGULAR by MANJUL ADANI POWER effect on June 24, is expected to impact a States nearly quadrupled between February istering all new products on GeM, Wang Yi and India's S. 30MKI fighter jets. The mis- large number of Indian IT professionals and May of 2020 -- producing some of the CEO Talleen Kumar said. Jaishankar. After the meet- siles will further boost the and several American and Indian com- most extreme unemployment rates ever Sellers, who had already uploaded ing he said, "I don't think air-to-air combat capability TO BAG 49 PC panies who were issued H-1B visas by the recorded by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. their products before the introduc- that India and China need of the Indian Air Force. US government for the fiscal year 2021 While the May rate of 13.3 per cent re- tion of this new feature on GeM, STAKE IN OPGC beginning October 1. flects a marked decline from April, millions are being reminded regularly to up- Sino-India consensus to disengage They would now have to wait at least till of Americans remain out of work. The date the country of origin, with a AGENCIES the end of the current year before ap- proclamation also extends till the end of warning that their products will be NEW DELHI: After 11 hours long Corps Commander level talks proaching the US diplomatic missions to the year his previous executive order that removed from the platform if they between India and China, government sources Tuesday said Bhubaneswar, June 23: Adani get stamping. It would also impact a large had banned issuing of new green cards of fail to update the same, he said. With that the dialogue was held in a cordial, positive and construc- tive atmosphere and there was a "mutual consensus to disen- Power Ltd (APL) has signed a de- number of Indian IT professionals who are lawful permanent residency. this new feature, now, the country of gage". "Modalities for disengagement from all friction areas in finitive agreement to acquire 49 per seeking renewal of their H-1B visas. origin as well as the local content per- Green card holders, once admitted pur- Eastern Ladakh were discussed," government sources added. cent stake in the Odisha Power “In the administration of our Nation's suant to immigrant visas, are granted centage are visible in the market- The corps commanders of two countries' military met at Generation Corporation (OPGC) immigration system, we must remain "open-market" employment authorisa- place for all items. Departments, Moldo on Monday to resolve the border issue and ease tension from the affiliates of the US-based mindful of the impact of foreign workers tion documents, allowing them immedi- agencies and PSUs can now procure in Eastern Ladakh. This is the second such meeting after the I too am at a loss. Media here keep global energy company, the AES on the United States labour market, par- ate eligibility to compete for almost any products made by tribal communi- first one on June 6 to defuse the tensions in Eastern Ladakh. criticising you while that in our enemy Corporation (AES), a statement ticularly in the current extraordinary en- job, in any sector of the economy, he said. ties from the GeM portal. country is full of praise for you said Tuesday. The state govern- ment holds the balance 51 per cent stake in the OPGC. The OPGC operates 1,740 MW MARKET WATCH capacity thermal power plant at Ayush ministry frowns on Ramdev’s ‘Covid cure’ Banharpalli in Jharsuguda dis- INDEX VARIATION trict. Supercritical capacity of AGENCIES "stop advertising/publicizing" claims medicines being claimed for the 1,320 MW with low carbon foot- of corona cure drug until the issue BLOW TO PATANJALI treatment of COVID -19. ` SENSEX 35,430.43 519.11 print was recently commissioned Haridwar/New Delhi, June 23: is examined by it. A government The ministry used a 1954 law asking the The Corona kit, priced at 545, at the plant, which is the mainstay Yoga guru Ramdev's herbal medi- notification bars companies from firm to "stop advertising/publicizing" would be available pan India within

BOURSES NIFTY 10,471 159.80 of Odisha for base load power sup- cine company Patanjali Ayurved advertising a cure without gov- claims of corona cure drug a week. The kit will have medicines ply and amongst the lowest cost Tuesday claimed to have discov- ernment approval. But it wasn't for 30 days. Ramdev said the med- DOLLAR 75.77 `0.32 power generator in the state. ered a medicine that could cure immediately clear if the drug can The ministry sought from the firm icines can be ordered online through EURO 85.36 `0.12 The plant has a long-term power coronavirus in just seven days - a still be sold. detailed report on composition, testing a mobile app from next Monday. CURRENCY purchase agreement valid for 25 claim that the Ayush Ministry Talking to PTI, Ramdev said the and other data of the drugs Ramdev said the medicines can GOLD `48,160 `216 years with the state-owned scoffed at by seeking stopping of medicines have been developed by be ordered online through a mo- GRIDCO and sources fuel from a advertisements for the drug. Patanjali Research Center, Haridwar was conducted for COVID-19; pro- bile app from next Monday. The SILVER `48,674 ` 174 BULLION nearby captive mine, it said. While Ramdev claimed that and privately-owned National tocol, sample size, Institutional COVID-19 therapy suggested by The acquisition also marks Ayurved-based 'Coronil and Swasari' Institute of Medical Science, Jaipur Ethics Committee clearance, CTRI Patanjali is applicable for adults APL's foray into Odisha, and it medicines have shown 100 per cent following all protocols with clinically registration and results data of the ranging between 15-80 years of age WEATHER demonstrates the Adani Group's favourable results during clinical controlled trial-based evidence. study (ies) and stop advertising/pu- whereas children are advised to y long-term commitment to develop trials on COVID-19 infected patients "Patanjali first conducted a clin- blicizing such claims till the issue take half the dosage prescribed for

BHUB CTK and operate high quality infra- except those on a life support sys- ical case study and conducted clin- entific study are not known" to it. is duly examined," the ministry adults.

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FORTUNE FORECAST Facelift on cards for Sanya Dalrymple’s Odisha State Archives reminisces ARIES An audio visual studio using state of the art technology will bestseller to With your substantial be in place soon to make OSA as one of the best in its Dangal days inter-personal abilities, you will accomplish a category, informs Superintendent Sheikh Soleman Ali great deal today, says . Your power of expression will impress many Mumbai: Actress be adapted into people. Financial rewards are on the Sanya Malhotra has cards, but be cautious about minor acci- gone down memory dents and illnesses. lane and reminisced about her Dangal TV series days in a throwback TAURUS video on social New Delhi: Producer Siddharth cline and fall of the storied Mughal You have a very pleasant media. Roy Kapur has acquired rights to Empire. The book provides a win- day ahead. Though you Sanya took to William Dalrymple’s historical dow into “how a provincial trading are, by nature, restless Insatgram, where bestseller, The Anarchy: The start-up, run by thirty people from and excitable you will be very steady and she shared a string Relentless Rise Of The East India an office only five windows wide in focused in whatever you do today. So says Ganesha. Later you will desire to enjoy the of videos of her Company, to adapt it into a global a nondescript London building, be- company of your friends and will call practicing wrestling series. came rulers of an entire them over to chat and gossip with them. POST NEWS NETWORK This apart, an audio visual stu- for the film, where Kapur intends to sub-continent; in the dio using state of the art technol- she essayed the role put together a di- process establishing BHUBANESWAR: In a bid to pre- ogy will be in place soon to make of Babita Phogat. verse interna- the richest and most GEMINI serve non-current records of en- the organisation one of the best in “Zor se throw- tional team of powerful empire in during value for administrative use its category. It will also introduce backs #dangal,” writers and the history of the There is a possibility of conflicts brewing at your as well as for historical research pur- cloud storage facility so that users can she captioned the showrunners to world". The book home today. The pose, the state government had es- freely access information using the clips. create the series. was listed by for- demands made by your family members tablished Odisha State Archives(OSA) Internet, added Ali. Dangal is di- “I believe that mer US President will increase and you may struggle to cope June 1, 1960. The organisation, over OSA has been organising Sanskruti rected by Nitesh to meet them. This could make you ill-tem- the last seven decades, has turned out Charcha, a monthly seminar with Tiwari. The film was pered. You will encounter large expenses in meeting these demands. to be one of the reliable sources of pri- the participation of eminent per- based on the Phogat fam- mary information about the eco- sonalities from the fields of art and ily of wrestlers. Superstar nomic, political and social develop- culture to discuss state’s rich taditions Aamir Khan played Mahavir ment of the country connecting the and heritage. The programme is gen- Singh Phogat, who trains his CANCER past and present. erally held on the last week of every daughters Geeta Phogat and You can improve your Archives are believed to be noth- month. OSA has so far conducted 42 Babita Kumari to become finances with you men- ing more than the instruments of sessions of Sanskruti Charcha which India’s first world-class female tal capabilities. Ganesha says that you will get administration that preserve records have offered great insights to the wrestlers. success in both private life and career. for the smooth functioning of ad- culture department. The film also stars Fatima You will be entrusted many tasks and ministrative bodies. However, OSA Rabindra Narayan Behera, a former Sana Shaikh, Zaira Wasim, responsibilities. Yet by evening, you will has gone on to become one of the director of National Informatics cen- Sakshi Tanwar and Aparshakti spend time in your pursuits. most sought-after destinations for tre, said that OSA’s move to preserve Khurana. IANS historians, economists, sociologists archival documents through digiti- and genealogists. Needless to say, sation is a step in right direction. LEO the organisation has a lot to offer at However, it should also use artificial A lot of people will sing the moment than just being a centre intelligence to carry out the task. your praises, however of collection, preservation and man- Besides, smart technologies such as you will not be satisfied agement of records. deep learning, Internet of Things with whatever is occur- Speaking about the additional fa- (IoT),IIOT(Industrial Internet of ing. The answers to some questions that cilities it offers, Superintendent have been bothering you will remain elu- Thing) and edge computing should also sive. You may become emotional owing Sheikh Soleman Ali says, “OSA is be put into use to preserve the valu- to feelings of personal loss. equipped with facilities such as CCTV, able manuscripts. The department smoke detectors to prevent fire mishap should follow a foolproof cyber se- and digitisation of more than 10 lakh curity system too to protect its valu- VIRGO records.” able digital records, he added. You will be in a very ambitious and consci- entious mood today. Your actions will speak louder than words. You set the pace with your meticulous planning and careful Natasa yearns for execution. Ganesha says you may expect a lot of appreciation and recognition for your work coming from your boss and your colleagues. ‘vitamin sea’ Mumbai: Serbian dancer-actress and Fukrey Returns (2017), re- LIBRA Natasa Stankovic says she needs a cently shared a beautiful Ganesha says you shall good dose of ‘vitamin sea’. surprise she received from pay more attention to In an Instagram photo she has Pandya. stories that are compelling, relevant Barack Obama as amongst his Top your family and family issues. You will want to shared, Natasa lies on the beach in He presented her two big and authentic have the potential to 10 Recommended Books of 2019. renovate and change the interior of your a black bikini. bouquets of roses, with a mushy resonate with audiences across all For the series, Dalrymple is also house or go in for purchasing new gadg- “All I need is a good dose of vi- note to boot. nationalities and cultures. William on board as a consultant. ets and décor for the home. tamin sea,” captioned Natasa, who On the career front, Natasa Dalrymple’s epic tale of The East “I don't think I have ever written is expecting her first child with also appeared in the season India Company is one such story,” a book more obviously crying out her fiancé and Indian all-rounder eight of Bigg Boss, and was Kapur said. to be adapted than 'The Anarchy' SCORPIO Hardik Pandya. seen in the video of rapper Released in 2019, the book en- and I can't think of anyone in India It's time to influence peo- Natasa, who made her film debut Badshah’s blockbuster compasses more than 200 years, better to adapt it than Kapur,” said ple and win their hearts with a dance number in the 2013 film track DJ waley babu. covering how East India Company the historian and award-winning whether it's your crush, Satyagraha and was later seen in rose to prominence against the de- author. IANS love or your boss. You may be eager to express your feelings for films like Action Jackson (2014) IANS them. At work, you are likely to work actively and kick start the projects in the pipeline. Ganesha, advises your to keep your eyes and ears open. PEANUTS post SUDOKU CROSSWORD To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, SAGITTARIUS column and box must contain the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to E. Variety is the spice of life. Add variety of activi- ties to your daily sched- ule and nothing would seem boring any more, foretells Ganesha. Indulge in creative activities like writing, cooking, gardening or even reading.

CAPRICORN The hassle and bustle around you will not dis- turb you today. You've CALVIN AND HOBBES been holding your emo- tions in your heart and they have started suffocating you. Such an uncomfortable situation may hamper your logical rea- soning power and make you feel trapped. But, this too shall pass. SOLUTIONS

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However, this time, due moderate rain or thunderstorm, IMD and state government have to restrictions put by the Supreme Court in it said. signed a memorandum in this re- view of Covid-19, he decided to watch live tele- “There is no heavy rainfall warn- gard. The places are— cast of the festival from his office. ing for any part of the state for Jagatsinghpur, Dhenkanal, Chief Minister offered his prayer when the next four to five days. However, Kendrapara, Nabarangpur, Nandighosha chariot started rolling on the light to moderate rainfall will con- Nuapada, Jajpur, Khurda, Bargarh, Grand Road. He said the bewitching scene of ple administration, district administration tinue to occur at many places while Deogarh and Bhadrak towns, said the deities on the chariots make the hearts and the police for ensuring smooth conduct some places may witness thun- Bhubaneswar Met Centre director Chariots ready to roll on Grand Road in Puri, Tuesday OP PHOTO thrilled with reverence. This difficult time of the festival despite the restrictions. Naveen derstorm with lightning,” said HR Biswas. With the installation shall go away and welfare of the people will also lauded the Puri denizens for their co- Bhubaneswar Met Centre direc- of weather observatory at addi- PNN/AGENCIES the Rath Yatra on TV. prevail. Not a single leaf moves without his operation with the administration for ad- tor HR Biswas. tional 10 places, the IMD will able Union Petroleum and Steel Minister will, he observed. As the sibling deities hering to the Supreme Court’s directive. Light to moderate rain or thun- to get weather details of all 30 dis- Bhubaneswar, June 23: President Ram Dharmendra Pradhan prayed for health, reached Gundicha temple in the evening, Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan dershower is likely to occur at trict headquarters of the state, he Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah happiness and prosperity of one and all. the Chief Minister expressed happiness over and Pratap Sarangi also watched live telecast many places over said. Though the Naidu, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and “Along with family sought blessings of the timely completion of the chariot pulling of the festival on TV and paid obeisance to north interior MoU was signed a host of other ministers and dignitaries Mahaprabhu Jagannath at the Sri Jagannath ritual in Puri. He thanked the servitors, tem- the deities. Odisha and a few for installation greeted people Tuesday on the occasion of Rath Mandir in Hauz Khas. May Mahaprabhu places over the of weather ob- Yatra, and prayed for their well-being, amid bless everyone with health, happiness, vi- “Immensely gratifying to see #RathJatra The historic Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath remaining parts, servatories at 15 the Covid-19 crisis. tality and prosperity. Jai Jagannath,” Pradhan of Mahaprabhu #Jagannath happening, as commenced Tuesday in the pilgrim town of Wednesday. places across the In his message on Twitter, the President posted on Twitter. it has for untold centuries, today with so- Puri without the usual sea of devotees, and Thunderstorm state, five have prayed for courage and determination to Among others, Union Minister Pratap cial distancing. Do read about the egalitar- amid tight security in view of the COVID-19 with lightning is been already fight the pandemic. Chandra Sarangi and BJP's National Vice ian Lord of the Universe & the many leg- pandemic, less than 24 hours after the Supreme very likely to started func- “Greetings to everyone on the auspicious President Baijayant Panda greeted people ends surrounding the deities, inc leg. Colours. Court modified its earlier order to clear the occur at one or tioning. occasion of Rath Yatra, especially to the on the occasion. Jai Jagannath!” Panda tweeted. decks for the annual festival. two places over “The MoU devotees of Lord Jagannath in Odisha. May the districts of was supposed to the Lord bless us with courage and deter- Nabarangpur, be signed earlier. mination in our fight against COVID-19 and Tough for Lord to join fest sans devotees: Gajapati Koraput, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, It was delayed due to Covid pan- bring us good health and joy,” read a tweet Rayagada, Deogarh, Sundargarh, demic. But, the machines have from the official Twitter account of the PURI: Puri Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb said We devotees passed the test for which we are Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Angul been installed and now we are Rashtrapati Bhavan. Tuesday that he can’t express his ‘chhera being blessed with the opportunity to wit- June 25. able to get weather details of the Naidu also took to the microblogging site panhara’ (sweeping ritual at the chariots) ness the three deities on chariots,” Similarly, the IMD said, a few five places—Nayagarh, Boudh, to wish people on the occasion. experience in words. When asked about his said Deb. places of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Chhatrapur, Paralakhemundi “I convey my heartiest greetings and good experience of Rath Yatra sans devotees he The Supreme Court had issued a stay Bargarh, Bolangir, Sonepur, Boudh, and Rayagada,” said Biswas. wishes to the people of our country on the said, “It is very difficult for Lord Jagannath order on Rath Yatra June 18. But after con- Sambalpur, Deogarh, Keonjhar, After the installation of weather auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra. Jagannath to celebrate his grand Rath Yatra festival sidering various PILs filed by several in- Mayurbhanj, Gajapati, Ganjam, observatories at additional five Puri Rath Yatra is the most revered and without his beloved devotees.” dividuals and organisations, the top court Nayagarh and Khurda districts places, the IMD is providing tem- much awaited festival of Odisha,” the vice Deb thanked all the devotees within and bench said Monday that the annual Puri Rath will witness thunderstorm, June 26. perature and rainfall details of president said. Governor Ganeshi Lal greeted outside the state for abiding by the Odisha Yatra could be conducted but with certain In between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm 28 places of the state. people and sought the Lord's blessings for government’s directive of not congregating restrictions. A three-judge bench headed Tuesday, the highest 17mm rainfall peace, brotherhood, and victory over the at the ‘Bada Danda’ in view of the risks by Chief Justice SA Bobde gave the order. was recorded at Balasore while coronavirus pandemic. posed by the pandemic. Accordingly the Odisha government took Nayagarh town received 13 mm Bhubaneswar 2.2mm and Chief Minister Patnaik, in a message, “The past events related to Rath Yatra were measures to conduct the Rath Yatra festival rainfall. Similarly, Chandbali re- Sambalpur 1mm, said the MeT called upon all to witness the live telecast of a test for the devotees of Lord Jagannath. sans devotees. ceived 9mm, Baripada 7.8mm, sources. 2 more deaths take Covid toll to 17 SPECIAL EDITIONS 167 fresh cases were detected in the state, taking the infection tally to 5,470 PNN/AGENCIES Two new cases in Capital city Bhubaneswar, June 23: Two more people succumbed to Covid-19 in the Two new Covid- patient who worked Nirankari Nagar in state, taking the death toll due to the T19 positive cases as a service provider Salia Sahi, a contagion to 17, while 167 fresh surfaced Tuesday in of a private hospital. Nayapalli area resi- cases increased the in- the state capital, the These two patients dent aged 30 years fection tally to BMC said in a have been shifted to and a 27-year-old res- 5,470, a Health Tweet. the dedicated hospi- ident of Bhimpur department Of the two, tals here. area residing near official said one is a 39- At the same time, the BPIA. Tuesday. year-old five male patients With the detection The two resident of have recovered in the of two fresh cases, deaths Jayadev city and have been the tally in the city were re- Vihar area discharged. These has gone up to 198. ported near Hotel cured patients in- While the number of from Mayfair. He had clude a 36-year-old active cases stands at Cuttack dis- a travel history railway staffer and a 96, a total of 98 pa- trict. to Mumbai. The resident of HB tients have so far been “Regret to report other one is from Colony in Dumduma discharged from hos- the demise of two Saranapalli area area aged 37 years. pitals after their re- COVID positive cases under Ward No-26. The others who have covery. The disease of Cuttack while under treatment He contracted the recovered are a 22- has so far claimed in hospitals. Both were males. One virus from an earlier year-old male from three lives in the city. was 71-year-old and the age of the other was 53 years,” the official suffering from "intestinal ob- ficial said. said. Both suffered from pre-exist- struction with sepsis and multiple Of the fresh cases, 150 are from ing ailments. organ dysfunction syndrome,” also different quarantine centres where Meanwhile, an 80-year-old Covid- died in a hospital. “The reason of returnees are lodged for preliminary 19 patient from Cuttack, who was his death was non-COVID,” the of- observation, while 17 others were detected with the infection during PURI SERVITOR TESTS POSITIVE VIRUS the contact-tracing exercises, he said. Gajapati district topped the list PURI: One of the Srimandir servitors here tested positive for novel of new infections with 41 cases, coronavirus during mandatory testing of priests and police personnel followed by Ganjam at 30. ahead of the annual Rath Yatra Tuesday, a senior official said. The servitor The number of active Covid-19 will not be part of any ritual related to the Rath Yatra, he said. Samples of cases in the state now stands at 1,143 servitors were tested Monday night, as per directives of the 1,583, while 3,863 patients have re- Supreme Court. “Except one, reports of all the others came out negative. covered from the disease. The servitor who tested positive has been shifted to a Covid-19 hospital,” The Health department Monday As the chariot of Lord Balabhadra rolled out on Grand Road of Puri, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik released the special Rath Yatra issue of Utkal Prasanga and the official said, adding that contact tracing has been initiated. conducted 3,496 tests, the official said. Odisha Review at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar, Tuesday. The editor of the twin magazines, Lenin Mohanty, was also present on the occasion OP PHOTO AIDSO demands Female Himalayan black BMC plans 2 incinerators for City reduction in fees POST NEWS NETWORK floated once the interested parties arises in doing away with larger bear dies at Nandankanan are finalised. This is done in view ANIMAL DEATHS animals such as bulls and cows. POST NEWS NETWORK Bhubaneswar, June 23: Keeping of rising cases of animal deaths The plants, however, will inciner- POST NEWS NETWORK in view the paucity of space and en- in the city. Until now we bury the Two incinerators of 50 kg/hr and ate animals in accordance with the Bhubaneswar, June 23: All India vironmental concerns over un- carcasses near the Temporary 350 kg/hr capacities will come guidelines issued by the State Democratic Students Organisation Barang, June 23: A 25-year-old claimed animal carcasses in the Transit Stop (TTS) at Sainik School up in Capital city Pollution Control Board and Central (AIDSO) Tuesday wrote to Union Himalayan black bear, Kulu, died Capital city, the Bhubaneswar but observing the shortage of space Pollution Control Board,” the HRD ministry and the Prime at enclosure 15 of Nandankanan Municipal Corporation (BMC) has we have decided to construct in- Tenders for the same will be officer added. Minister’s Office seeking discus- Zoological Park (NZP) here Tuesday, invited Expression of Interest (EoI) cinerators,” said a senior vet offi- floated once the interested It is worth mentioning here that sions with the outfit regarding de- an official said. for establishment of two LPG-based cer at the BMC. parties are finalised Bhubaneswar, which ranked cisions on education issues. According to the official, the fe- animal carcass incinerators. As per the sources, the BMC’s Number 1 in smart cities list in the Their other demands include male bear was undergoing treat- Issuing the EoI, the BMC stated health wing collects around 400 Once established, the country in 2016, has slipped to 311 fee reduction and maintaining ment at the enclosure’s feeding that it’s looking for interested par- carcasses every month. Out of these, incinerators will reduce the time, and 166 spots in terms of cleanliness the charges keeping in view the chamber soon after it developed ties for establishing, operating and 230 are that of the dogs while the oth- space and manpower needed to in the first and second quarters of ability to pay of parents, ex- health complications May 17. medications and died at 3.03pm,”

maintaining two incinerators of ers were of bigger animals like bury the animal carcasses Swachh Survekshan Leagure 2020. tending the fellowship for re- “It was later diagnosed with tu- NZP deputy director Jayant Das

k y m c 50 kg/hr and 350 kg/hr capacities. stray bulls. Moreover, a steep in- The Swachh Survekshan parame- search students to six months, berculosis. Accordingly, a team of said. Sources at the BMC said that the crease in umber of stray dogs and ters include wastewater treatment special package for the educa- experts from Odisha University of Born December 26, 1995, Kulu plants are part of Smart City proj- their deaths have also aggravated and manpower needed to bury the and reuse, solid waste management tion sector and students etc. Agriculture and Technology in has four offsprings. With this death, ects and aimed at improvement in the problem. animal carcasses. While the car- and faecal sludge management as They said examinations should Bhubaneswar coordinated with Nandankanan is left with five Swachh Bharat rankings. “Once established, the inciner- casses of dogs and cats are easy to key components for judging a city’s not start until the Covid situation NZP veterinarians to treat the bear. bears—two males and three fe- “Tenders for the same will be ators will reduce the time, space be disposed of, the issue largely cleanliness. improves. However, it did not respond to the males. P4 WEDNESDAY | JUNE 24 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR power post

FOCUS ECONOMY In concentration and silence

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he Centre is on a pri- check tax evasions, is a question. vatization spree de- They also argue that this is tan- spite the hits the econ- tamount to selling family silver to Defence Takes T omy has taken in the pay the grocers’ bill. Such priva- context of the COVID-linked tization policy is getting support lockdown. The stress is on shap- from corporate honchos and the ing a“morecoherent” Public media “they control” are backing A Beating Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) the government policy. In the Policy. It is a moot point whether process, national assets are trans- revention is better than cure. Prevention involves advance prepara- the nation will benefit from this ferred to corporate, rich, wealthy tions. With defence minister Rajnath Singh reaching Russia Tuesday, kind of a push. people at throwaway prices, say P his aim is two-fold. One, to attend the 75th anniversary of Soviet Unbridled privatization of the those opposing privatisation. Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II and second is report- public sector goes against the con- Politicians and bureaucrats edly to expedite supply of defence wares including delivery of Sukhoi and cept of mixed economy adopted by favour privatization because they MiG 29 fighter jets under an emergency arrangement. In other words, when India after Independence, wherein are in the payrolls of the entre- enemy is knocking at the door, we are scurrying around to fetch weapons both public sector and private sec- preneurs.Private companies con- for our protection. tor played important roles, which tribute hugely to the election funds It is well-known that India’s military might is far less compared to China’s were supplementary and com- Uninhibited privatisation will do more harm of political parties and fill the in most terms, including in critical airpower. The energy and zeal of our sol- Santosh Kumar plementary to each other. Now, than good. Worse, attempt is also to create pockets of politicians and bu- diers seem to be our only treasured strength. But wars are fought mainly Mohapatra however, the wind is blowing reaucrats, sacrificing moral and in the skies in this new age. India has a moderate number of fighter jets, min- against the public sector, mainly private sector monopoly in certain sectors. This ethical values. This, the public imum nuclear arsenal that can never be used against an enemy like China, on the ground that many of them is seen by many as more dangerous than public sector cannot do. and an ill equipped ground fighting force. Fact is that India and China were are loss-making and causing a By resorting to privatisation on equal footing in military strengths at the turn of the century 20 years ago. UNBRIDLED strain on the national economy. sector monopoly. Private firms become more with frenzy, the government would With massive economic growth, China’s resources increased, which it used PRIVATISATION Notably, a study by the Indian predatory, exploitative and profit-mongering in lose the future stream of divi- for beefing up its military. India sat blinking through. Institute of Management- the absence of fair competition dends and other revenues received An errant neighbour’s growing strength should be a matter of worry. China OF THE PUBLIC Ahmedabad (IIM-A), titled, from public sector.It is not only attacked India in 1962 and India lost a large tract of land. Simple logic sug- “Heightened uncertainty in prod- privatizing or disinvesting the gests that this could happen again unless India is prepared. The Galwan in- SECTOR GOES uct markets, business operations, argue that private manage- They manage to get these at public sector but also relinquish- cident is a pre-cursor to more bad times. China has been observed to be tak- AGAINST THE and financing plans” of Indian mentswilleffect significant im- cheaper prices. ing its responsibility of provid- ing special interest in courting all nations in India’s neighbourhood with firms during the COVID-19 crisis, provementsin efficiency and out- The public sector is recording ing public services like health and great frenzy, its obvious aim also being to isolate India with a necklace of na- CONCEPT argued that government-owned put. There, they say, will be profit in several cases.The Public education, which are increasingly tions with ports and roads strategically encircling India. The signals were OF MIXED firms have outperformed the pri- accountability leading to more Enterprises Survey-2018-19 tabled getting controlled by the private sec- all too clear. Sadly, India failed to read these signals. vate sector in several respects. transparency.But critics of pri- in Parliament in February 2020 tor. As a result of this, health and India must blame itself for many of its follies. No single weapons acqui- ECONOMY However, proponents of market vatization note that private own- highlights the scenario vis-à-vis the education have become unafford- sition by the Indian defence ministry has been above board. Starting from economy and privatization keep ar- ership does not necessarily trans- total 348 CPSEs as on March-end. able for the ordinary families. On the publication of intent to purchase, the bidding and evaluation process all ADOPTED BY guing that the government has no late into improved efficiency. Some Of these, 249 were operational, the other side, it is natural that a take incredibly long periods of time, which often make the to-be-acquired INDIA AFTER business being in business and it say there is no clear evidence the while 86 were under construction profit-seeking operation may not weaponry obsolete. From Bofors to Rafale, every government has mud on should retreat fromthe interven- private sector is more efficient and 13 under liquidation. want to provide health care free or its face. Even after the Modi government came to power in 2014, India has INDEPENDENCE tionist policy.The government’s than the public sector. Fact re- Significantly, the numbers of profit- in subsidized form to the impov- been unable to acquire any single new piece of weapon or defence system role is to facilitate a healthy busi- mains that both have their making and loss-making compa- erished, or extend education to during the past six years. While much political talk veered around the sol- ness environment and maintain strengths and weaknesses.It is nies were lower during the fiscal such sections. dier standing at Siachen glacier, the government has not bothered to acquire law and order.Criticism on this often noted that the private sector, under review, than of the previous It is argued that privatization of high altitude garments and shoes for the army. count is that the government is ab- in its greed for more profits, lacks fiscal. While 178 of these units public sector can do away with In the past, Bofors became subject for a political tumult for a couple of decades, dicating its responsibility of help- a human face while the public sec- have made profit in 2018-19 fiscal, unnecessary governmental in- and nothing came of the investigations. Also, Indian soldiers are still mak- ing people in the vulnerable seg- tor units often adopt a humani- 70 have incurred losses. tervention andthe bureaucratic ing do with Bofors guns, which have become antiquated, and replacements ments and, via its interventions, tarian attitude. The net profit of operating cen- shackles that affect performance have not come in. The Rafale deal went through another season of slugfest, giving enormous concessions to the It must be admitted that a large tral public sector enterprises of the public sector adversely. But, and reached court, further delaying acquisition. rich, corporate behemoths. number of private sector firms (CPSEs) rose to 15.52 per cent a in the absence of effective and in- Lack of transparency in defence deals is a big problem. The UPA periods Crony capitalism is so perva- too are incurring losses. Even year to `1.43 lakh crore in 2018- dependent regulatory bodies, this saw a criminal holiday for defence acquisitions. Defence minister AK Antony sive in India all along since some such unitswere rescued by 19, whereas 70 loss making CPSEs will prove detrimental. Even the did too little on this. He and his political bosses failed to see the need for build- Independence that owners of pri- the public sector, like the Oriental reduced their overall losses by a regulatory bodies are not inde- ing India’s military might. That was a period of complacency. While there vate sectors are allowed to twist Bank of Commerce, the Global meagre1.69 per cent in the same pe- pendent. Their chairmen and other was palpable disinterest on the part of former Prime Minister Manmohan rules and regulations in their Trust Banks etc.Private enter- riod -- to `31,635 crore. These CPSEs members are appointed by the Singh in strengthening India’s defence forces, present Prime Minister Modi favour and extort various con- prise is also draining the national employed over 15 lakh people and government. also has largely trusted his individual access to leaders like Xi Jinping of cessions unethically from the gov- exchequer in the new situations of paid the government `3.69 lakh Uninhibited privatization will China rather than building the nation’s capabilities. ernment. The public sector man- NPAs or bad loans, wherein busi- crore by way of levies in 2018-19 – do more harm than good. Worse, Question will arise as to how much has Modi as PM done in the last six agementshave some limitations nessmen take huge loans from which was higher by nearly `1,010 attempt is also to create private sec- years to strengthen the defence force other than earmarking moderate sums in these respects. The recent con- public sector banks and scoot from crore compared to the previous tor monopoly in certain sectors. in annual budgets. cessions worth `1.45 lakh crore, the scene, as in the case of Nirav fiscal. This is seen by many as more dan- To come back to Rajnath’s trip to Russia, the message is loud and clear through corporate tax cuts, and sys- Modi. Private entities also use po- It is alleged by those opposing gerous than public sector mo- that Indian forces still consider Russian made weaponry to be viable defence tematic decimation ofthe Bharat litical influence to extort huge tax privatization that the real pur- nopoly. Private firms become more equipment. Interestingly, while the defence minister has travelled to Moscow Sanchar Nigam (BSNL), so as to cuts and concessions as also gain pose of unfettered disinvestment predatory, exploitative and profit- to hasten purchase of aircrafts, recent past events show that this deal was pave the way for private telecom more than required access to nat- and privatization is to raise re- mongering in the absence of fair most likely languishing buried in some files in New Delhi. Probably, the Modi companies to step in and take con- ural and mineral resources for sources to bridge the fiscal deficit. competition. government was disinterested in the Russian made equipment since no trol, are cited as examples of these. use as raw materials in their fac- Instead, why not tax the rich, the The writer is an Odisha-based private corporate would take interest in building those aircrafts in India un- The votaries of privatisation tories and to even to export these. corporates etc and also better economist. like the Rafale. When such considerations become top most, defence of the nation takes a beating.

WISDOM CORNER IN JEST THIS

When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a red-hot cinder a second seems like an hour. That's relativity. ALBERT EINSTEIN Hmm … illegal and getting caught on camera The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four people is suffering from a mental illness. Look at your 3 best friends. If they're ecurity cameras have always play. ... Ah, just as I suspected. We police brutality against African- ok, then it's you. bothered me. I don't like to be had an intruder. And he ate all our American men and women, but RITA MAE BROWN S watched. I like my privacy, ice cream." many white Americans — includ- The world’s biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman. even when I'm out in public. I don't Malathi: "Oh my God! That's ing the president and vice-presi- ARTHASASTRA like the idea of someone sitting in scary. Especially since the intruder dent — don't even want to utter the security office of a grocery looks so much like you. Do you the words "Black Lives Matter." It store, watching me through a cam- have a twin?" would be easier to get them to say, WORDSWORTH era and saying something like this: Hidden cameras—and even vis- "I’m the world's biggest moron." "There he is again, the guy who ible cameras—are everywhere these Even the abbreviation "BLM" can't find anything. I bet he's search- ping on the couch. How could you days, and it turns out that they're drives them nuts, as evidenced re- Staycation ing for the baking powder in the bak- be watching my car?" quite useful, especially when they cently in the city of Thousands ing section. What an idiot! Doesn't Me: "You don't believe me? Well, capture people doing bad deeds. Oaks, California. After 19-year-old staycation is a stay-at-home vacation.It has been said that it was he know that we keep baking pow- it's a good thing I installed the hid- Many people have been caught Maxwell Myers hung a "BLM" sign Ainvented by the writers of the Canadian TV comedy show Corner Gas in Melvin Durai der in the powder section?" den camera. I've always wanted to committing crimes on camera – from the fence of his father's prop- an episode broadcast in October 2005. However, the word appeared in print Despite my misgivings, I'm be- say this: Let's go to the replay. The and some of them have even been erty, three people were caught try- a little earlier, in an article in the Washington Post on 4 August 2005: “The ginning to see the benefits of hid- camera doesn't lie. ... caught while wearing police uni- ing to damage the sign. Two of city empties out. The commute becomes bearable. It’s the perfect time for a DESPITE MY den cameras. In fact, I want to install Look! I'm telling the truth! I said forms. Impersonating a police of- them worked for the criminal jus- ‘staycation,’ to dig in those heels and enjoy the comforts of home: 300- them all over my home. Not to pro- 'watch,' not 'wash.' And look again! ficer is a crime, of course, but so is tice system: one in the sheriff's of- thread-count sheets, stainless outdoor fire pit, well-stocked MISGIVINGS, I'M tect me from outsiders, but to pro- I'm getting up from the couch. I'm impersonating criminals. fice, the other in the district at- fridge.”Staycation is a blend of stay-at-home and vacation. It was probably BEGINNING TO SEE tect me from insiders. By "insid- looking at your car. Then I'm going If not for cameras, often on cell- torney's office. generated from the rather older daycation for a one-day vacation, a day- ers," I'm speaking mainly about my back to sleep." phones of brave bystanders, many Darrin Stone, an employee of trip, which is recorded in that sense from 1986; that word has also THE BENEFITS OF wife. She sometimes misunder- Instant replay works well in incidents of police brutality (and the Ventura County Sheriff ’s Office appeared, usually as day-cation, in the sense of a one-day special stands me. sports, so why not in everyday life? murder) in America and elsewhere since 2005, allegedly slashed the educational event (in which the second element is instead a truncation of HIDDEN CAMERAS Malathi: "Melvin! Wake up! Didn't Whenever there's a disagreement, would have remained hidden. sign with a knife on two separate education).After a couple of appearances in 2007, the word became you promise to wash my car while we can just review the tape. It would Instead, the videos of these terri- occasions. significantly more visible from March 2008 onwards, largely because of I was cooking dinner?" keep many couples from fighting. ble deeds have gone viral, allow- Stone is 60 years old, works in financial concerns as the economy weakened and fuel prices increased. Me: "No, you must have heard it Malathi: "Who finished the ice ing the public to protest vocifer- law enforcement, and somehow Other reasons were given in the Washington Times on 23 March: “Increasing wrong. I promised to watch your car. cream? Was it you again?" ously and the justice system to didn't know that he was being cap- concerns over the environment as well as the desire for more family time I just checked and it's still out there. Me: "No, in case you didn't notice, punish bad cops. tured on camera. Black Lives add to the staycation’s popularity.”The word has since become established No one has stolen it." I'm on a very strict diet. And if you The "Black Lives Matter" move- Matter – and so does having a lit- enough to be added to Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary in July Malathi: "Stop lying! You're nap- don't believe me, let's go to the re- ment grew out of the persistent tle grey matter. 2009.It has become known in other countries, too, including the UK. This is mildly surprising, because vacation in British English is a formal term used mainly for institutional breaks between terms by universities and the legal Hail the Lord India at UNSC profession. People take holidays. However, the term is understood and exposure to the American sense through films and television has clearly Sir, Lord Jagannath is the eternal well-wisher of the mankind. Sir, The ten-member United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is helped staycation to be accepted. The suspense over the Rath Yatra has come to an end on Monday the principal international body which oversees global peace and etters after the pious festival was given the green signal by the Supreme security. Largely, the five permanent membernations among them Court, after it urged all stakeholders to abide by the COVID-19 have been controlling its functioning. The ' veto' power that vests guidelines. This is an unprecedented situation and a victory of a member with the power of rejecting proposals and resolutions LOL TOL THE EDITOR Odia pride and brotherhood. Yet, why has the state government of the UNSC has placed the 'top five' – US, UK, France, Russia and Readers of Orissa POST shown such urgency and pro-activeness before the apex court, for China – in an unassailable position. The ten nations are expected Reporter: "Excuse me, are most welcome to contribute letters conducting the chariot festival sans devotees on June 18? This is a to play a vital role in global diplomacy but the non-permanent five camel." (200 words), articles and big question. In Odisha, only Lord Jagannath is the ruler, all oth- have been overshadowed by the 'top five'. The last time India was columns (between 750-1250 may I interview you?" Reporter: "Holy words). Contributors are ers are His followers. A non-conduct of the Rath Yatra would have a non-permanent member was in 2011-12. The resistance from cow!" requested to send their been written as the darkest chapter in the annals of the Sri Mandir China and complex diplomatic matters left a large democratic coun- Man: "Yes!" Man: "Yes, cow, sheep... animals in contact numbers and full Temple and an attack on our religious sentiments. Finally, we have try in the wilderness despite it being backed by the other four per-

Reporter: "Name?" general." postal address/email ID. They may also been saved from the morass by the Lord's Grace. Rath Yatra is a fes- manent members. Notwithstanding the long wait, India's name

k y m send in their valuable comments, opinion c Man: "Abdul Al-Rhazim." Reporter: "But isn't that hostile?" and suggestions, preferably by email, tival of universal friendship, brotherhood and amity. This is a in the non-permanent members' list means a lot. Meanwhile, Reporter: "Sex?" Man: "Yes, horse style, dog style, any to: [email protected] world-famous carnival.It would have been improper on our part to Indian leaders cannot lose sight of their main objective -- permanent Man: "Three to five times a week." style." refrain from seeking the Lord's grace and blessings on this auspi- membership. India's ability to take responsibility will send sub- Reporter: "No no! I mean male or Reporter: "Oh dear!" cious occasion.May, Lord Bless Us All. tle messages to those who matter. female?" Man: "No, no deer. Deer run too fast. B-15, Rasulgarh Industrial Estate, Man: "Yes, male, female... sometimes Hard to catch." Bhubaneswar-751010 Prabhudutt Dash, , BHUBANESWAR Ganapathi Bhat, EMAIL P5 WEDNESDAY | JUNE 24 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR state 6 Covid warriors Chikiti NAC fearing

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k y m in Ganjam dist c community spread THE GREEN BODY DIRECTS THE STATE GOVT FOR A SPECIAL TEAM TO PROBE INTO THE POST NEWS NETWORK TWO SIBLINGS, A TRADER DUO, HAVE TESTED CHARGES OF FRESH CASE OF ILLEGAL SAND MINING Berhampur, June 23: As many as 30 new Covid-19 cases were re- POSITIVE FOR THE VIRUS POST NEWS NETWORK ported from Ganjam district, he order was passed over a Tuesday. Out of these, six corona Jajpur, June 23: A division bench Tfresh petition filed before the warriors have been tested posi- of NGT has directed the state gov- NGT on use of heavy machines in tive for the deadly virus. ernment to form a special team sand mining from the river ghat Reports shared by the district and probe into the charges of ille- administration said six corona gal sand mining from Baitarani he petitioners are Sarat Chandra warriors, nine with travel history riverbed at Sanla sand ghat under TMohapatra, Manas Mohapatra and some locals of Sanla on the and 15 active contacts of positive Korei block in this district in vio- bank of Baitarani in Korei cases have tested positive. lation of lease norms, a report said. Meanwhile, in view of increase The National Green Tribunal he next date of hearing is of Covid cases in the district, the passed the order over a fresh petition Tscheduled for August 10 filed before it on use of heavy ma- THE GREEN BODY IN ITS APRIL 28, chines in sand mining from the river 2017 ORDER HAD BANNED USE OF ghat in violation of lease norm, WHEN THE LOOT IS WITHOUT FEAR: Sand mining underway at the river ghat. MACHINES IN SAND MINING The district administration has sealed a road leading to five wards Friday. The petitioners are Sarat The lessee has been lifting sand of 200 cusec metre daily while the lease order under the NAC OP PHOTO Chandra Mohapatra, Manas is for 6.12 cusec metre, sources said Mohapatra and some locals of Sanla out permission. Moreover, sand is POST NEWS NETWORK Loknathpur, Karbalua, Dhanaghara, village on the bank of Baitarani river The NGT has also asked to cancel Ghadei. However, Ghadei has been being overloaded in trucks and K Gopinathpur, Muktapur, Jagada in Korei block. The next date of hear- the lease order and seize all the carrying out sand mining by using transported to various locations Chikiti, June 23: As Covid-19 in- and T. Kulamanipur were declared ing is scheduled for August 10. heavy machines and vehicles if the heavy machines in complete vio- through the river embankments, fection cases are on the rise in as buffer zones. The division bench comprising charges are proved true. lation of pollution, environment crowded places; school areas and on administration has decided to Chikiti area of Ganjam, people Two siblings in Chikiti bazaar Justice SP Wangdi and technical Earlier, the green body in its norms and other conditions as men- PMGSY roads which has posed se- open a Covid hospital in and the administration are wor- have tested positive for Covid-19. As member Siddhant Das has asked the April 28, 2017 order had banned tioned in the lease deed. The peti- rious threat to the general public. Purussotampur NAC area. ried over possibility of commu- both of them are traders, many state government to form a probe use of machines in sand mining tioners had also alleged that the The lessee has also not planted Chattrapur sub-collector Priya nity spread of the virus. Two locals people must have come in contact team comprising the district and directed to seize such machines earlier order of NGT has not been trees for environment protection Ranjan Prusty took stock of the sit- cases have appeared, a report said. with them, locals fear. Collector, members of state envi- if found being used during work. implemented. in the mining areas and roadsides uation in the area Tuesday. The district administration has The administration and a med- ronment impact assessment au- However, the administration al- The lessee has been lifting sand as laid out in the lease deed. A step was taken to put in place sealed a road leading to five wards ical team from Berhampur have thority (SEIAA) and state pollu- legedly did not act on the order, of 200 cusec meter daily while the When contacted, Pramod Kumar hospital facility at Taratarini under the NAC. Five wards from 1 started contact tracing in the NAC tion control board (SPCB) and sources said. lease order is for 6.12 cusec meter. Behera, regional officer of SPCB in Kalyan mandap. to 5 were declared as containment area. Collector Vijay Amruta submit the probe report before it The petitioners alleged that the The lessee has encroached upon Kalinganagar said that a probe Necessary work will be com- zones, Tuesday. Kulange has asked the BDO and the within a period of six weeks. The administration has granted manual other areas and added them to his team will be formed and report will pleted, said the sub-collector. Similarly, villages like Jenapur, CDPO to monitor the situation. SPCB will act as a nodal agency. mining lease to one Debendra lease areas for sand mining with- be submitted before NGT in time.

NUTRITION GARDEN TikTok video costs a Couple ties nuptial knot inside life in Jagatsinghpur a Kalahandi quarantine centre POST NEWS NETWORK Balikuda, June 23: In a tragic SOURCES SAY OUTSIDERS WERE ALLOWED INSIDE THE mishap, a girl drowned to death while three others were rendered QUARANTINE CENTRE FOR THE EVENT critical while shooting a TikTok video at Devi river near coronavirus. Machhagaon in Jagatsinghpur Without income, the couple de- district Tuesday evening. cided to return to their native vil- The deceased was identified lage. When restrictions were eased as Puja Nayak, 14 daughter of they returned to Banjibahal vil- Nityanand Nayak in Raibarei lage and spent 14 days at the quar- village under Jagatsinghpur po- antine centre set up at Kaudola lice limits. The critical minors Panchayat High School under were identified as Amaresh Koksara block. Parida, 13, his sister Prangya, After their arrival both decided to 15 children of Prasad Parida of meet their families. When they did Depada village and Neelam so after the 14-day isolation period, Swain, 14 daughter of Abinash they asked for forgiveness. They Swain of Oshakana village under The couple exchanged wedding vows inside the quarantine centre in Banjibahal also expressed their desire to tie the Nauagaon police limits. The chil- village under Jaypatna block in Kalahandi district nuptial knot. Sarpanch Jambubati dren, all cousins, had been to Sahu played an important role in their grandparents’ house in POST NEWS NETWORK the same village. the whole process. He held discussions Tribal women being trained by Odisha Livelihood Mission members on raising ‘Nutrition Garden’ which is useful for Managpur village where the in- Sources said that Rajaram and with both families. As the two be- expectant mothers, at Goudagunda panchayat in Malkangiri, Tuesday OP PHOTO cident occurred. Koksara, June 23: They say love Dutia knew each other for a long longed to the same caste, the fami- knows no bounds and no hin- time and were in love. In 2019, lies did not object to the marriage be- drances. The fairytale ending in they left together for Bangalore tween Rajaram and Dutia. YOUTH KILLED OVER the case of Rajaram Thakur and without informing their respec- Accordingly the date was fixed Dutia Harijan bears ample testi- tive families. Rajaram started for Monday and Rajaram and Dutia PAST ENMITY THE 3-INCH-HIGH GRAND CHARIOTS mony to this fact. The two recently working at a garment company exchanged wedding vows inside exchanged wedding vows inside in Bangalore. However, he lost the quarantine centre in the pres- POST NEWS NETWORK the quarantine centre in Banjibahal his job when the nationwide lock- ence of the village sarpanch and A MINIATURE village under Jaypatna block in down was implemented to pre- family members and other inmates Manmunda, June 23: A youth was Kalahandi district. Both are from vent the spread of the pandemic of the centre. killed in an attack over past enmity ARTIST OF at Dapala village under GOPINATHPUR Manamunda police limits in Boudh district Tuesday. CONSTRUCTS THE Quarantine centre inmates gift sarees to cooks The deceased was identified as THREE CHARIOTS Digambar Sahu, 35 son of Sambaru POST NEWS NETWORK the country to Ganjam district had decided to gift sarees to them,” said Sahu in the village. OF LORD been staying at the quarantine cen- a returnee. According to police, Bablu Ganjam, June 23: As a tribute to tre following the 14 days quarantine Before leaving the centre, the Dehuri and Sana Dehuri, Manoj JAGANNATH AND the service rendered by the cooks period guideline. migrants presented each of the Sahu of Dapala and other ac- HIS SIBLINGS WITH of a quarantine centre in Buguda Overwhelmed by the quality and three women cooks with a saree, said complices attacked Digambar. The The deities have been carved out from tamarind seeds block of Ganjam district, migrant taste of food prepared by the cooks Krishna Chandra Ra, a member of victim was rushed to the Sonepur 350 MATCHSTICKS returnees of Tikarpada Primary of the quarantine centre, the in- the Pangidi panchayat samiti. hospital in a critical condition wheels have also been carved out School quarantine centre distrib- mates decided to return the favour While there have been complaints where he succumbed to his in- I have also seated Lord of these seeds,” he added. uted sarees to the three cooks, by gifting them with sarees as a of mismanagement at various quar- juries during treatment. The po- POST NEWS NETWORK Balabhadra, Devi “In no way are these three char- Tuesday. token of gratitude. antine centres across the state and lice registered a case and arrested Subhadra, Lord iots looking different from the The migrant workers who had re- “In order to felicitate the cooks the country, this centre has set a pos- one of the miscreants Manoj Sahu Khurda, June 23: Miniature Jagannath and Lord original ones in Puri. I have also turned from various states across for their selfless service, we had itive example. in this connection. artist L Eswar Rao of Gopinathpur Sudarshan on their attached ropes to the chariots,” under Jatni municipality in respective chariots he added. Khurda district has crafted minia- He said he makes it a point to L ESWAR RAO | MINIATURE ARTIST ture models of three chariots of visit Puri and have a darshan of DESPERATE TIMES, DESPERATE MEASURES Lord Jagannath, Goddess the deities once a month. “But Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra. whelmed seeing the chariots in like others, I have not been able to The striking feature of these their miniature forms, locals said. visit the Holy City thanks to the models is that they are made of The artist said he has used 350 coronavirus-induced lockdown matchsticks and are standing three matchsticks to construct the three restrictions. The apex court’s June When a drummer turned a green grocer inches high. chariots. “I have also seated Lord 18 decision had left me dejected. I As his accomplishment coin- Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, Lord felt sad for not being able to wit- From a health crisis to an economic debacle, the Covid-19 pandemic effects have metamorphosed to the worst just cides with Rath Yatra, devotees Jagannath and Lord Sudarshan on ness Rath Yatra. And to console my from nearby areas thronged to their respective chariots. I have saddened heart I decided to con- like the virus— Take for instance, this Bolangir lad who used to be a drummer is now selling veggies have a look at the chariots. Whoever carved out the deities from struct these miniature chariots,” is visiting him is getting over- tamarind seeds. Similarly, the he concluded. POST NEWS NETWORK I am receiving a ration of 20 kilogram rice Lathore, June 23: Until about from the panchayat. Jail inmate dies during three months ago, Binod Suna, a Since I don’t know drummer by profession living in anything else other than treatment in Balasore Jalpankel village of Khaprakhol beating drums, I find block in Bolangir district, used to POST NEWS NETWORK start his days by preparing his selling vegetables drums. suitable. Now, I am Balasore/Sajanagad, June 23: A ` Now he is selling vegetables to earning 150 to 200 daily jail inmate, lodged at Nilagiri sub- keep the pot boiling back home, as profit jail in Balasore, died while undergo- thanks to the coronavirus outbreak BINOD SUNA | DRUMMER ing treatment at the district head- and its subsequent restrictions. quarters hospital, Tuesday. The Binod said that when he was 15 deceased was identified as Maga Singh years old he had to leave his edu- vegetable bags on his bicycle. (26), a resident of Pratappur under cation midway due to his family’s “I am receiving a ration of 20 Ajodhya police outpost. poor financial condition. His father Binod (L) sells his veggies kilogram rice from the panchayat. Police had arrested Maga on a charge then used to run the family by But the government did not de- of burgling June 20. beating ‘Ganda’ drum. ‘Ganda’ assisting his father and became a moneyless. It was when his meager clare any package for drummers. Maga felt indisposed at night the drum is a traditional percussion Ganda drummer himself. People savings exhausted that he started Since I don’t know anything else same day and was admitted to Nilagiri

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RAJENDER | TELANGANA HEALTH MINISTER pursued by it. Tif not tackled firmly, the government has gravely mis- five of its MLCs Tuesday resigned The crisis on the border, if not can lead to a serious handled the situation”. from the party, forced a split in its situation: Former PM Many from tackled firmly, can lead to a serious “We urge upon the government that legislature group in the Bihar leg- Manmohan Singh Kerala are situation, former Prime Minister peace, calm and the restoration of islative council, and joined the rul- waiting to get Manmohan Singh said at a meeting the status quo ante along the LAC be ing JD(U) headed by Chief Minister back to work in of the Congress Working Committee India has been hit by a terrible eco- April-May, 2020 till date, Chinese the only guiding principles in our na- Nitish Kumar. Dubai and other Gulf (CWC) on the situation along the nomic crisis, a pandemic of huge troops have committed brazen trans- tional interest. We will continue to The development came on a day HE DEVELOPMENT CAME ON regions. Considering Line of Actual Control (LAC) – the proportions and, now, by a full- gressions into our territory in closely watch the situation,” she said. when former Union minister TA DAY WHEN FORMER UNION this, a direction may 3,500-km de-facto border with China. blown crisis on the borders with Pangong Tso area and the Galwan On the COVID-19 pandemic, Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, one of MINISTER RAGHUVANSH be issued to the Civil Aviation Addressing the meeting, Gandhi China. Much of each crisis is at- Valley, Ladakh. True to its charac- Gandhi said, “The grave deficien- the founding members of the RJD PRASAD SINGH STEPPED DOWN Ministry to resume the flight also hit out at the government for tributable to the mismanagement ter, the government is in denial. cies in the health infrastructure and a staunch supporter of its AS NATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT services to Dubai “mercilessly” raising petrol and of the BJP-led NDA government The intrusion was detected and re- have been exposed. The promised jailed supremo Lalu Prasad, stepped IN PROTEST AGAINST THE PINARAYI VIJAYAN | KERALA CHIEF MINISTER diesel prices for 17 consecutive and the wrong policies pursued by ported May 5, 2020. Instead of a ‘peak’ is nowhere in sight. The down as national vice-president PROPOSED INDUCTION OF ONE days, even when global prices of it,” she said. resolution, the situation deterio- Centre has passed the buck to the in protest against the proposed in- OF HIS RIVALS crude oil were falling. On the LAC crisis, Gandhi said, rated rapidly and there were violent state governments, but given them duction of one of his rivals. It is the She also noted that the “mis- “The future is yet to unfold but we clashes June 15-16,” she said. zero extra finances. Actually, the peo- The five MLCs – SM Qamar HE DEVELOPMENT REDUCED demand of the management” of the COVID-19 pan- hope that mature diplomacy and Indian and Chinese armies have ple have been left to protect them- Alam, Sanjay Prasad, Charan TTHE PARTY’S STRENGTH IN THE 75-MEMBER VIDHAN BSP that the demic will be recorded as one of decisive leadership will inform the been on a six-week standoff in sev- selves as best as possible.” Seth, Ranvijay Kumar Singh and PARISHAD TO JUST THREE UP government “most disastrous failures” of the government’s actions in protect- eral areas of eastern Ladakh. The ties Despite assurances of “the Prime Dilip Rai met Vidhan Parishad should not cover up Narendra Modi government. ing our territorial integrity.” between the two countries came Minister, who centralised all au- Acting Chairman Awadhesh Narain the incident of “Misfortunes do not come singly. “...undeniable fact is that since under severe strain after Chinese thority in his hands”, she alleged. Singh in his chamber and person- letter announcing his resignation Kanpur shelter ally handed over their resignation home but take strict action against from the post expressing strong the culprits by conducting a high- letters, officials of the Upper House displeasure over the state of af- level and fair investigation of the bicameral legislature said. fairs in the RJD. MANIPUR CRISIS They also requested Singh that Singh, who is currently admit- MAYAWATI | BSP CHIEF POLITICKLE by MANJUL they be recognised as a separate ted to AIIMS, Patna, undergoing group and allowed to merge with treatment for COVID-19, made it 4 NPP MLAs leave the JD(U). The JD(U) chief whip in clear that he was not quitting the SHORT TAKES the Upper House Reena Yadav ar- party but added he was extremely Ibobi camp after rived with the party’s letter of con- unhappy over the type of people the 2 militants, CRPF sent and the Acting Chairman gave RJD was planning to induct. Himanta steps in his prompt approval. Sources close to the RJD vet- jawan killed The development, which blind- eran, a former Union minister, con- Srinagar: Two militants and a sided the RJD, reduced the party’s firmed that his displeasure stemmed central reserve police force AGENCIES strength in the 75-member Vidhan from reports that Singh, a (CRPF) trooper were killed Parishad to just three. mafia don-turned-politician to Tuesday in a gunfight in J&K’s Imphal, June 23: Manipur po- Sources in the ruling NDA were whom he lost his Vaishali Lok Pulwama district. Police said litical crisis took a fresh turn hopeful that Rabri Devi, the wife of Sabha seat in the 2014 Lok Sabha two militants and a CRPF Tuesday with four National RJD supremo Lalu Prasad and a na- polls, may join the party. jawan were killed early People’s Party (NPP) MLAs, who tional vice-president herself, may Rama Singh has severed his ties Tuesday in an encounter had withdrawn support to the N lose her position as the leader of the with Ram Vilas Paswan’s LJP, which between the security forces Biren Singh government of the opposition in the House. had fielded him in the 2014 poll and the militants in Bandzoo BJP, are understood to have left Under the rules, the main op- but refused to grant him a ticket five village of Pulwama district. Okram Ibobi Singh camp. position party must have at least 10 years later. Bandzoo village is situated All the four NPP MLAs were per cent of the total seats in the JD(U) national general secre- one kilometre ahead of part of the Biren Singh govern- House for its leader to qualify for tary and leader in the Lok Sabha Pulwama town on Pulwama- ment when they switched sides the post of the Leader of the Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Shopian road. to join hands with former Manipur Opposition, a Cabinet minister Singh held out an olive branch Chief Minister and Congress rank position. to Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, leader Ibobi Singh, who later staked Meanwhile, Raghuvansh Prasad saying the RJD has never re- Pragya Thakur claim to form the new govern- Singh, who has stood with the party spected those who have built the ment in the state. through thick and thin, shot off a organisation. falls ill at event The Opposition has alleged that Bhopal: Sadhvi Pragya Singh the four NPP MLAs were “taken Thakur, BJP MP from Bhopal, away” by Assam minister and fell ill during a programme BJP’s crisis manager Himanta AYUSHMAN BHARAT organised on the death Biswa Sarma to Delhi. PREGNANT JAMIA STUDENT anniversary of Syama Prasad Earlier Monday, Himanta Mookerjee Tuesday in the BJP Biswa, who has stepped into save office here. She was SAFOORA ZARGAR GETS BAIL 51% decline in weekly claims: Report the BJP government in Manipur, immediately rushed to the said the political situation in AGENCIES hospital for treatment. The Manipur was in control for the DELHI RIOTS CASE PRESS TRUST OF INDIA (46 per cent). programme was going on in BJP. He expressed confidence that New Delhi, June 23: Safoora The Delhi High Court Tuesday This is to be expected, since sur- the party's state office when the BJP and allies would show Zargar, a pregnant Jamia Millia directed Safoora Zargar to not get New Delhi, June 23: There was a geries are more commonly planned Thakur felt dizzy. The event “good result” over next two to University student arrested involved in activities that may 51 per cent decline in the average in advance, whereas medical cases was being attended by several leaders of the party. three days in Manipur to resolve under an anti-terror law in a hamper the investigation. She weekly claims under the Ayushman are not, the researchers said. the political crisis. case related to the also cannot leave Bharat health insurance scheme Another area where the trend in Nine MLAs supporting the Biren Delhi violence, was Delhi without per- during the coronavirus-triggered claim volumes raises some con- Singh government had parted granted bail today by mission. Zargar has lockdown, according to an analysis cerns is child delivery. Across PMJAY, Four of family ways with the ruling alliance. the High Court after to stay in touch with done by a group of researchers. there was a 26 per cent decline in consume poison Three of these MLAs were from the police did not op- an Investigating Also, there was a steeper decline child deliveries during the lock- the BJP who had defected to the pose it on “humani- Officer on the phone in utilisation of services in public cline of over 90 per cent, while he- down and this applied almost equally Gaya (Bihar): In an incident of Congress just ahead of the Rajya tarian grounds”. at least once in 15 hospitals than private hospitals modialysis declined by only 6 per cent. to both normal deliveries and cae- domestic dispute, four Sabha election for the lone seat Safoora Zargar, 27, days and also fur- during the lockdown, from March There was also a sharp fall in sarian sections and was also quite persons of a family Monday in Manipur. was arrested April 10 on con- nish a personal bond of `10,000. 25 to June 2, stated the National cardiovascular surgeries. Of par- consistent across both public and pri- consumed poison in the Among others, one TMC and spiracy charges over the riots that The student of M Phil at Jamia Health Authority (NHA) publica- ticular concern are significant de- vate hospitals, the report stated. Konch police station area of an Independent MLA too had with- broke out in February during University is five months preg- tion titled ‘PM-JAY Under cline in admissions for child deliv- Among demographic groups, Gaya district in Bihar. Manju drawn support to the BJP-led gov- protests against the Citizenship nant. Solicitor General Tushar Lockdown: Evidence on Utilization ery and oncology, the report stated. women, younger and older popu- Devi and her seven-year-old ernment. The BJP won the Rajya Amendment Act. She was Mehta, representing the police, Trends PM-JAY’. Overall, claims per week on an lations (under 20 and over 60) reduced daughter Muskan Kumari Sabha seat despite the setback. granted bail but rearrested on did not oppose her bail on hu- The NHA is the apex body re- average for surgical procedures their utilisation more than men, have died while the second daughter Divya and son Vicky In an effort to resolve the crisis more severe charges under the manitarian grounds. Mehta said sponsible for the implementation fell down to 27,167 during the lock- young adults or the middle-aged. Kumar are in a critical in Manipur, Himanta Biswa and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) she can be released on regular of health insurance scheme – down from 62,630 being recorded be- According to the report, the condition in the hospital. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Act. Her arrest and incarceration bail on humanitarian grounds Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri fore the lockdown started, regis- weekly nationwide PMJAY claim Sangma, who is also the NPP chief, provoked strong condemnation but a decision had not been taken Jan Aarogya Yojna (AB PM-JAY). tering 57 per cent decline. volume during the first week of visited Imphal on a special chartered from students and activists and on the merits of the case and Among procedures, planned sur- There was a larger decline in the lockdown was 64 per cent lower flight Sunday. The two leaders held sharply divided social media. should not be made a precedent. geries such as cataract operations and utilisation of surgical procedures than just two weeks earlier, the CLASSIFIED a flurry of meetings. joint replacements suffered a de- (57 per cent) than medical cases analysis showed. LOSTAFFIDAVIT Original Old Patta of Fighting the elements, not the enemy, on India’s China border Land Belonging to Jaya Prakash Biswal & Jyoti AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE to-hand battle with fists, rocks and equipment as they navigate treach- altitude terrain” and succumbed battalion in the region, told AFP. change quickly with little warn- Prakash Biswal, S/o clubs which saw the first Indian erous terrain. to their injuries, the army said. “It is one of the toughest places ing and the hilly terrain, can impair Jayaram Biswal, at New Delhi, June 23: “We get more combat deaths with China in over For those who get injured or fall Cold and confused to serve as a soldier,” he said. radio communication. Adding to Mouza: Malipada, Tehsil: than 100 casualties every year just four decades. sick “evacuation becomes an enor- The terrain is so high that sol- Normally soldiers do a two-year the confusion is the fact that the due to terrain, weather conditions, Bhubaneswar, Dist: In the “cold desert” of the Galwan mous challenge,” Hooda said. Getting diers need time to acclimatise to posting there, broken up by periods “Line of Actual Control” (LAC) avalanches… There is constant dan- river valley in the Ladakh region them to a helipad “can take hours”, their new posting or they run the of leave. Those who smoke quickly isn’t properly demarcated, meaning Khordha, Khata No-528, ger,” said retired Lt. General DS where the fighting took place, win- and as soon as night falls, it’s too dan- risk of serious altitude sickness that kick the habit. that Indian and Chinese troops can Plot No 956 is lost by us. Hooda, who until 2016 headed the ter temperatures can plunge below gerous for helicopters to fly. This may can kill even a healthy young per- “With such low oxygen plus the bump into each other and believe FIR has been lodged at country’s Northern Command. minus 30°C, cracking gun barrels be why the initial death toll of three son in hours. weather plus the smoking, the the other side has trespassed. Chandrasekharpur Police “You’re talking about 14-15,000 and seizing up machinery. shot up to 20 late Tuesday. “For an average human being chances of getting a heart attack “The maps have not even been ex- Station, Bhubaneswar feet (4,300-4,600 metres). It takes a There are few roads so troops Seventeen other troops critically who is not a resident of that place, shoot up,” Dinny added. changed so that the other person vide FIR no: SQE No. -10 huge toll on your physical and men- –who are fed a special high-protein injured in the clashes, which lasted survival in itself is a huge chal- The cold and the high altitude knows what someone is claiming. Dated: 16.06.2020. Founder tal condition,” Hooda told this news diet – must slog through the thin air until after midnight, were “exposed lenge,” said Colonel S Dinny, who affect eyesight, adding to troops’ There are no boundary markers,” agency after Monday’s brutal hand- themselves, carrying their own to sub-zero temperatures in the high until 2017 commanded an Indian disorientation. Weather, which can said Dinny.

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PRESS TRUST OF INDIA India has We had repeatedly previously New Delhi, June 23: In a strong expressed decided on concern about extending the diplomatic offensive, the govern- Pakistan High suspension of ment Tuesday decided to reduce the Commission academic activities staff of Pakistan's High officials in higher Commission in India by 50 per indulging in educational institutions till June 30. cent, in view of their espionage espionage However, in view of the prevailing activities and links with terror activities and situation (due to coronavirus groups. maintaining outbreak) we have decided to India will reciprocally reduce dealings with extend the period till July 31. I am its own presence in Islamabad to terror outfits announcing this after speaking to the same proportion. The decision Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on is to be implemented in seven days. The government pointed out the recent case of the two Indian the issue The move comes after two Indian High Commission officials in Islamabad, who were kidnapped and subjected to torture PARTHA CHATTERJEE | WEST BENGAL High Commission officials in EDUCATION MINISTER Islamabad were abducted on gun- month. The statement said that tion," the government told the

point and tortured by Pakistani while the Pakistani officials in- Pakistani CDA. PTI PHOTO security agencies. A statement dulged in actions that were not in The officials returned to India on The crisis in from the Ministry of External conformity with their privileged sta- Monday and have now provided the BJP-led Affairs said that the government tus in the High Commission, "graphic details of the barbaric A caretaker pours water on a leopard to keep it cool on a hot day at Manda Wildlife Century Park in Jammu, Tuesday Manipur summoned the Charge d' Affaires Pakistan has in parallel engaged in treatment that they experienced government will be (CDA) of Pakistan and informed a sustained campaign to intimi- at the hands of Pakistani agen- resolved in the next him about its decision related to the date the officials of the Indian cies," the statement said. The be- two to three days in INTERNAL BICKERING Pakistan High Commission. Bicycle theft cases the spirit of the High Commission in Islamabad haviour of Pakistan and its officials NEDA's and the NDA’s principles India has repeatedly expressed from carrying out their legitimate is not in conformity with the Vienna concern about Pakistan High diplomatic functions. Convention and the bilateral agree- rise in Kolkata HIMANTA BISWA SARMA | BJP LEADER Commission officials indulging in The government pointed out the ments on the treatment of diplo- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA espionage activities and main- recent case of the two Indian High matic and consular officials, the gov- Rift in Rajasthan taining dealings with terror out- Commission officials in Islamabad, ernment said. Kolkata, June 23: Incidents of SHORT TAKES fits. The government recalled the who were kidnapped and subjected "On the contrary, it is an in- bicycle theft are on the rise in the recent case where two Pakistani to torture. "Their severe ill treat- trinsic element of a larger policy city amid burgeoning demand for visa officials were caught red- ment underlines the extent to which of supporting cross-border vio- Congress out in open the environment-friendly two- Woman raped handed and expelled for spying last Pakistan has gone in that direc- lence and terrorism," it said. wheeler as an alternative to pub- Ashok Gehlot, in the run-up to the Rajya Sabha polls, lic transport in the wake of the New Delhi: A woman in her accused the BJP of indulging in horse-trading and luring COVID-19 pandemic, police said late thirties was allegedly Tuesday. raped inside a room of Delhi’s CBI SUMMONS Congress MLAs by allegedly offering them `25-35 crore Since early June, complaints Special CBI Court at Rouse Respect international about bicycles going missing from Avenue, the police said Tuesday. As the courts are IBOBI SINGH INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE owners' residence have been re- closed due to the COVID-19 ceived from different areas of the pandemic, the accused took PRESS TRUST OF INDIA Jaipur, June 23: The rift between metropolis, including Behala, advantage of the situation to law, says Jaishankar Congress factions in Rajasthan NewAlipore, Jadavpur, Garia, commit this heinous act, an New Delhi, June 23: The CBI has came out into the open on Tuesday Mudiali, Manicktala, Sinthee and official said. The accused has Jaishankar's remarks in presence of Chinese Foreign summoned Congress leader when Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Sealdah, they said. been arrested and identified Minister Wang Yi at an online conference of and former Manipur Chief Pilot, without naming Chief Just last week, an FIR was lodged as Rajendra Singh, who is a Minister O Ibobi Singh for Minister Ashok Gehlot, said that at the Sinthee Police Station after resident of Kalyanpuri area Russia-India-China trilateral came in the midst of an questioning Wednesday in Rs all claims made by his party lead- the ACB that unaccounted money a mountain bike was stolen from and is a staff at the court escalating border row between India and China 332 crore alleged misappro- ers before the Rajya Sabha polls has reached Rajasthan during inside a housing complex in house. "The complainant has priation of development funds have been proved baseless. lockdown days. However, Pilot Roypara area, a senior police of- alleged that Singh raped her PRESS TRUST OF INDIA between 2009 and 2017, when "Both our candidates have re- dismissed all these claims as ficer said. "The owner, a woman, in Court no. 308," a senior he was the chairman of the ceived cent per cent votes from our groundless. Addressing the media had parked the bicycle inside the police official said. New Delhi, June 23: External Manipur Development Society, MLAs who stood together during in the state Congress office after premises of her apartment after Affairs Minister S Jaishankar official said. polls. I have been claiming that paying tributes to Sanjay Gandhi locking it. But, the two- wheeler was Tuesday said leading voices of the A CBI team has reached both our candidates shall win and on his birth anniversary, he also gone the next morning," he said. Jawan injured world must be exemplars in "every Imphal for questioning Singh what we claimed has turned out said that as the state party chief, Behala resident Sumit way" and they need to respect in- and other accused, who will be true. Any kind of doubts and sus- he owes a lot to grassroot work- Chakraborty said his brand new bi- Raipur: A Chhattisgarh ternational law while recognising quizzed at the agency office picions spread around earlier were ers who have worked hard for cycle, which he had recently bought Armed Force (CAF) jawan the interests of partners, in com- on Wednesday, they said. baseless," he added. the last five years and hence, he to commute to office in Jadavpur was injured Tuesday in an IED ments seen as a veiled criticism The CBI had taken over the Gehlot, in the run-up to the shall look to ensure they get the area, was stolen from his house, blast triggered by Naxals in Narayanpur district, police of China. case on November 20 last year Rajya Sabha polls, accused the respect and rewards they de- where it was parked. Around 87 said. The incident occurred at Jaishankar's remarks in pres- on the request of the state's BJP of indulging in horse-trad- serve. such complaints have been re- 3 pm under the limits of ence of Chinese Foreign Minister BJP government. ing and luring Congress MLAs by Pilot's statements also seems ceived, the police officer said. Orchha police station, nearly Wang Yi at an online conference of has been adopting an aggressive It is alleged that Singh con- allegedly offering them Rs 25-35 to be a warning for Gehlot, who, "Most of these incidents are 350 kms from Raipur, when a Russia-India-China trilateral came posturing along its land bound- spired with others during his crore. He also took the party sources said, is all out to dole taking place at night... We are try- team of security forces was in the midst of an escalating bor- ary with India besides increas- tenure as the chairman of the MLAs and independents to a out plush political rewards to ing to ascertain whether specific out on an area domination der row between India and China ing its activities in the Indian Manipur Development Society plush resort to prevent their al- his favourites, independent MLAs groups of bicycle thieves are in op- operation, a police official following killing of 20 Indian sol- Ocean region. (MDS) from June 2009-July leged poaching by the BJP. Party and BSP MLAs who supported the eration to cash in on the surging said. diers in the Galwan Valley clash. In his initial remarks, 2017, and misappropriated gov- whip Mahesh Joshi further filed Congress in the elections to the demand for the two-wheelers," Last week, India termed the Jaishankar also said that India ernment funds worth ap- a complaint with the SOG and state's Rajya Sabha seats. another senior police officer said. killing of Indian soldiers a "pre- did not get its due recognition in proximately Rs 332 crore out Man killed meditated and planned action" the global order post World War of Rs 518 crore that was en- by the Chinese troops. "This spe- II and that the historical injus- trusted to them for the pur- New Delhi: A 44-year-old man cial meeting reiterates our tice remained "uncorrected" pose of executing development was killed after a light mast belief in the time-tested for the last 75 years. work, according to the offi- Man kills wife over a cup of tea allegedly fell on him while he principles of interna- RIC "When the victors met to cials. was working at a metro tional relations. But the fashion the ensuing global Along with Singh, the CBI INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE UP SHOCKER registered under IPC section 302 construction site in north challenge today is not MEET order, the political circum- has also named three former (murder) against Babloo on the Delhi's Jagatpur area just one of concepts and stances of that era did not give MDS chairmen -- D S Poonia, Lakhimpur (UP), June 23: In a complaint of Renu's father, Badri Tuesday, officials said. The norms, but equally of their prac- India due recognition. This his- PC Lawmuknga, O shocking incident in Uttar Prasad. deceased, identified as Dilip tice," Jaishankar said. torical injustice has stood uncor- Nabakishore Singh -- all re- Pradesh, a 40-year-old man bru- SHO of Pasgawa police station, Kumar Chowdhary, was working as a site supervisor. "The leading voices of the world rected for the last 75 years, even as tired IAS officers. Y Ningthem tally killed his pregnant wife, fol- Rakesh Kumar, said, "The cou- must be exemplars in every way. the world has changed," he said. Singh, the former project di- lowing a tiff over a cup of tea in ple fought because there was less Respecting international law, Therefore, he said, it was im- rector of the society and S Barbar area of Lakhimpur district. sugar in the tea and the husband recognising the legitimate inter- portant for the world to realise Ranjit Singh, its administra- The incident took place Monday killed his wife with a sharp knife. UP leader tests ests of partners, supporting mul- both the contribution that India tive officer have also been when the man, Babloo Kumar, shout at their mother but when We have recovered the murder Covid positive tilateralism and promoting com- made and the need to rectify the named in the FIR. lost his temper because the tea they entered the kitchen, they weapon and the accused will be mon good are the only way of past. Other accused will also be served to him by his wife had less found their mother lying in a pool arrested soon. We are conduct- Lucknow: Leader of building a durable world order," The external affairs minister called for questioning soon. sugar. He beat his wife Renu, 35, of blood, gasping for breath. ing raids to arrest him." "The Opposition in Uttar Pradesh he added. also spoke about the need for re- The CBI had registered the and slit her throat. Babloo had married Renu about children are witness to the mur- Assembly and senior The external affairs minis- forming the United Nations so case on the Manipur govern- The couple's three children 12 years ago and the couple had der and we have taken their state- Samajwadi Party leader Ram ter's comments are seen as an that it can represent the current ment's request, which was woke up on hearing their father three children. An FIR has been ment," the police official added. Govind Chaudhary has indirect message to China which reality of the globe. routed through the Centre. tested positive for coronavirus. Chaudhary (67) is the second SP leader to test coronavirus positive. Former MP Dharmendra Yadav had tested corona ITBP scales up LAC presence amid COVID precautions positive earlier this month and he has fully recovered now. According to sources PRESS TRUST OF INDIA They said all these units, with an week quarantine, will also have the BOOSTING SECURITY are being pulled out from Delhi, close to the leader, he had operational strength of about 4,000 opportunity to prepare and accli- Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and few been suffering from fever New Delhi, June 23: The Indo- mountain-warfare trained troops, matize for high-altitude deploy- other locations. since the past two days and Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has are being withdrawn from inter- ment along LAC that is marked by Apart from these 40, it is expected had been admitted to begun deployment of 40 fresh com- nal security duties from various freezing temperatures and thin oxy- that 20 more such units could be Medanta hospital where his panies across various locations parts of the country. gen levels, they said. withdrawn over a period of time so sample testing was done. along the Line of Actual Control About 40 ITBP companies are A "good number" of officers who that an "optimum" presence of the (LAC) with China in view of the on- being withdrawn and are being mo- command companies and battal- force is maintained across 180 bor- going standoff and violent clashes bilised to various locations along the ions are also being posted at the der posts and over 50 'staging camps' Himachal CM between the armies of the two coun- LAC in various sectors including two newly operationalised com- or temporary bases along the 3,488 tries, officials said Tuesday. Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh, mands of the force -- western head- km LAC that stretches from

greets Virbhadra The border guarding force is also official sources said. quartered at Chandigarh and east- Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to y Shimla: Himachal Pradesh moving its mechanised column as- They said the frontier forma- ern at Guwahati, they said. Jachep La in Arunachal Pradesh.

sets like SUVs, all-terrain vehicles, tions of the force have been asked An Inspector General (IG) was ITBP Director General (DG) S S

k y m Chief Minister Jai Ram c Thakur Tuesday greeted six- snow scooters and trucks to for- to prepare quarantine facilities for given the charge of the command Deswal also reviewed the deploy- time Chief Minister Virbhadra ward locations in the midst of the these new units as they are coming in Chandigarh recently while the one (ADG) rank officers but the nearly- tervention in filling up vacant posts ment of the force in the Ladakh Singh on his 87th birthday. projected increase in the number of from the mainland and their ex- at Guwahati is being looked after by 90,000 personnel strong force, at at the senior level. Sources said while area after he visited the north-west "Praying for his good health troops at border units and fresh di- posure to the coronavirus pandemic an IG based in Delhi. The com- present, has none. 15 ITBP companies were recently frontier based in Leh along with and long life," BJP leader rectives to undertake "additional" cannot be ignored. mands are supposed to be headed It is understood that the force has withdrawn from various locations of senior army commanders on Thakur said in a tweet. patrols. These troops, during their two- by Additional Director General sought the Union home ministry's in- the country including Jammu, the rest Saturday. P10 SHOCKING REVELATION WEDNESDAY | JUNE 24 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR According to an It’s not a choice interesting research, between lives and females have an innate livelihoods. Countries ability to increase levels can do both of anti-inflammatory TEDROS ADHANOM GHEBREYESUS | T-cells to keep their

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k y m c of the day uote PUBS, RESTAURANTS US, RUSSIA HOLD N-ARMS AND HOTELS TO China occupies We must make the REOPEN IN ENGLAND Caesar Act an opportunity to REUTERS Nepal village, land advance our TALKS WITHOUT CHINA national economy, London, June 23: Prime Minister achieve self- AGENCIES Boris Johnson said Tuesday pubs, INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE sufficiency, deepen cooperation restaurants and hotels could reopen with friends and allies in various Berlin, June 23: American and in England early next month when Beijing/New Delhi, June 23: fields, and our fight against Russian negotiators have concluded the social distancing rule is re- China has occupied a village of terrorism will not stop a round of nuclear arms control laxed, easing the coronavirus lock- Nepal and allegedly removed the talks in Vienna, aimed at produc- down that has all but shut the boundary pillars to legitimise its WALID MUALLEM | SYRIAN DIPLOMAT ing a new agreement to replace the economy. annexation, top government New START treaty that expires in Johnson has been under pres- sources said Tuesday. It has also hina has occupied a village of As for Indian February — the last remaining sure from businesses, especially been learnt that China has grad- Nepal and allegedly removed media reports pact constraining the arsenals of the in the hospitality sector, and from ually made inroads into several C the boundary pillars to legitimise that cite Indian world's two major nuclear powers. members of his governing Nepalese territories with an ulte- its annexation, top government officials as saying at US negotiator Marshall Conservative Party to relax the rior aim to seize complete control. sources said Tuesday least 40 Chinese Billingslea told reporters Tuesday Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov (front) arrives for a meeting lockdown, but until now he had re- The latest in the line is Rui vil- soldiers were killed, I that a day of high-level “marathon with US special envoy Marshall Billingslea REUTERS sisted for fear of prompting a sec- lage in Gorkha district, which is t has also been learnt that can tell you discussions” ended late Monday ond wave. now in total control of China. "In IChina has gradually made responsibly that this is false night and had been productive icised because it did not cover China agreement must include all nuclear On Tuesday, he said that with in- a massive departure from its diplo- inroads into several Nepalese information, enough to conclude with the es- or missile technology that did not weapons and not just strategic nu- fections rates falling and because matic stand of non-interference, the territories with an ulterior aim to ZHAO LIJIAN | CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY tablishment of several technical exist a generation ago. clear weapons, and also subject of a belief that there was little Chinese have completely occupied seize complete control SPOKESMAN working groups to delve deeper New START can be extended by China to restrictions. All options, he threat now of a second wave of Rui Village and the residents com- into the issues with the idea of five years by mutual consent. Sergei said are "definitely on the table.” COVID-19 cases, he could reopen prising around 72 houses are fight- boundaries and three villages that paving the way for a second round Ryabkov, the Russian deputy foreign “Our ultimate decision, which is in swathes of the economy and try to ing for their original identity. This belong to India. Afghan of talks by late July or early August. minister who led his country's del- the hands of the president, whether get life in England back to some- also shows how Nepal's current Nepal has recently come out government “We both agreed at the termi- egation in Vienna, told reporters in he decides to extend the New START thing like normal. regime has surrendered to China with a new map that claims parts has always nation of our talks that the strate- Moscow that he had reiterated the treaty or allow it to run its course, By relaxing the rule on social dis- and is now making anti-India state- of Indian territory in Pithoragarh been committed to gic environment has changed sig- position that it should be. “We pre- is going to be very much driven by tancing from two metres to one ments and resorting to anti-India district. India has rejected this supporting the nificantly since the New START metre, with mitigation such as activities," as per the top sources. freedom of speech sented our view and will keep doing the extent to which we have made new map of Nepal saying it is not and enhancing the treaty was signed,” he told reporters. so,” Ryabkov said. “We are running progress, not just with our Russian wearing of masks and the use of Apart from Rui village, China has based on historical facts or evi- media activities and that “We can all remember back 10 years out of time.” He added, however, that colleagues but with our Chinese protective screens, Johnson said also occupied strategic lands at 11 dence. The new political map of fortunately, we have no one in ago, the world is, in fact, a radi- the establishment of working groups counterparts,” he said. many businesses could reopen places across Nepal. Around 36 the country features parts of custody on charges of violating cally different place.” New START, was “a significant step forward” The US attempt to bring China from July 4. hectares of land in four districts Lipulekh, Kalapani and freedom of speech signed in 2010, imposes limits on the and said the talks were conducted on board got off to an awkward “Today we can say that our long, of Nepal, which border China, Limpiyadhura areas which are in number of US and Russian long- in a positive atmosphere and re- start when Billingslea Monday national hibernation is beginning have been illegally occupied by Indian territory. ASHRAF GHANI | AFGHAN PRESIDENT range nuclear warheads and launch- flected a shared desire to move for- tweeted a photo of the negotiating to come to an end,” he told par- China, but so far Nepalese gov- The new political map was au- ers. It became the last nuclear arms ward. US President Donald Trump table set up with Chinese flags in liament. “All hospitality indoors ernment is tightlipped about it. thenticated by Nepal President pact between the two nations after has called New START “just an- front of vacant seats, saying “China will be limited to table service The occupation of Rui village has Bidya Devi Bhandari last week. SHORT TAKES the US last year scrapped the other bad deal” made by the Obama is a no-show.” Chinese Foreign and our guidance will encourage been done systematically by China India-Nepal relationship came Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces administration, and it was not clear Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian minimal staff and customer con- in the last two years. under strain after Defence Minister PIA plane crashed treaty with Russia, a Cold War-era whether he would agree to an ex- lashed out, saying it was “neither tact.” The changes will allow two Since the village figures in the Rajnath Singh inaugurated an 80- agreement that both sides had re- tension. Billingslea told reporters at serious nor professional for the households to meet in any setting map of Nepal and is part of the km-long strategically crucial road due to human error peatedly accused the other of vio- a press conference held by the United States to attract attention in and all schools will reopen in Himalayan nation, the residents connecting the Lipulekh pass with lating. The INF treaty was also crit- American delegation that any new this way.” September, he said. have always been associated with Dharchula in Uttarakhand May Islamabad: The Pakistan the country's identity. But the Nepal 8. Nepal immediately protested, International Airlines (PIA) government, at the behest of China, saying the road violated the status plane crash last month was is more engaged in creating arti- quo of the region, which it de- caused by the negligence of S’pore PM calls for ficial disputes with India over scribed as "unresolved". the cockpit crew and the air BOOSTING TECHNOLOGY control tower and not due to election amid nCoV any technical fault, according to a preliminary investigation AGENCIES report on the tragedy that killed 97 people onboard. The Singapore, June 23: Singapore Early COVID cases 80 times domestic flight from Lahore to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Karachi crashed in a said on Tuesday that he has decided higher in US than first reported residential area near the to call for general elections to Jinnah International Airport in "clear the decks" and give the new INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE Karachi May 22. The Airbus government a fresh five-year man- A320 aircraft of the national date, amid the coronavirus pan- New York, June 23: The num- carrier had 91 passengers and demic that has battered the city- ber of early COVID-19 cases in a crew of eight when it crashed state's economy. the US may have been more than into the Jinnah Garden area near In a televised address to the na- 80 times greater, and doubled Model Colony in Malir on Friday, tion, Lee said that he has advised nearly twice as fast as originally minutes before its landing. One President Halimah Yacob Tuesday believed, said a new study. girl died on the ground after to dissolve Parliament and issue "At first I couldn't believe our es- suffering burn injuries. Two passengers miraculously the writ for election. He said that timates were correct," said Justin ing excess influenza-like ill- survived the crash. holding an election now will clear Silverman, Assistant Professor nesses -- cases that can't be ex- the decks and give the new at the Pennsylvania State plained by either influenza or the Government a fresh five-year man- University. typical seasonal variation of date to focus on the national agenda "But we realised that deaths respiratory pathogens," he said. Sunder Pichai and the difficult decisions it will across the US had been doubling The researchers found that the disappointed have to make. every three days and that our es- excess influenza-like illnesses timate of the infection rate was showed a nearly perfect corre- Washington: Google CEO A rocket carrying the last satellite of the Beidou navigation satellite system blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch consistent with three-day dou- lation with the spread of COVID- Sunder Pichai has expressed Center in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Tuesday PTI PHOTO bling since the first observed 19 around the country. disappointment over the case was reported in Washington Remarkably, the size of the proclamation issued by state on January 15," Silverman observed surge of excess in- President Donald Trump that added. fluenza-like illnesses corresponds temporary suspends foreign In a paper published in the to more than 8.7 million new work visas including H-1B. India, China don’t need help: Russia journal ‘Science Translational cases during the last three weeks “Immigration has Medicine', the researchers es- contributed immensely to of March, compared to the America's economic success, PRESS TRUST OF INDIA conference. The conference was the military command on the timated the detection rate of roughly 100,000 cases that were making it a global leader in held amid escalating tension be- ground and the foreign ministers," symptomatic COVID-19 cases officially reported during the tech, and also Google the Moscow, June 23: Russia Tuesday tween India and China following the Sputnik News quoted Lavrov as using the Centers for Disease same time period. The re- company it is today,” Pichai ruled out mediating between India violent clashes in Galwan Valley on saying. Control and Prevention's in- searchers also used this process said in a tweet hours after and China following the violent June 15 that left 20 Indian Army per- "As I understand, these contacts fluenza-like illnesses (ILI) sur- to estimate infection rates for Trump issued his Elections must be held by April clashes in the Galwan Valley, say- sonnel dead, significantly escalat- are ongoing, and neither party has veillance data over a three-week each state, noting that states proclamation in this regard. 2021 at the latest. Lee's ruling ing the two nations do not need ing the already volatile situation in made any statement indicating a period in March 2020. showing higher per capita rates People's Action Party holds a ma- any kind of assistance to resolve the region. lack of willingness to negotiate "We analysed each state's ILI of infection also had higher per jority in the current Parliament. their disputes. "I do not think that India and based on generally acceptable ap- cases to estimate the numbers capita rates of a surge in excess nCoV outbreak in Lee pointed out that his govern- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey China need any help, any kind of as- proaches. We naturally expect it that could not be attributed to in- influenza-like illnesses. ment has worked hard to contain Lavrov's remarks came after a vir- sistance specifically aimed at help- to continue that way," Lavrov said. fluenza and were in excess of Their estimates showed rates UK biscuit factory the coronavirus spread since it tual conference of the foreign min- ing them to resolve disputes," India and China have rejected seasonal baseline levels," said much higher than initially re- was first detected in January 2020 isters of Russia, India and China. Lavrov said. any role for other parties in finding Silverman. ported, but closer to those found London: A factory in the UK with four fiscal budgets of 100 bil- External Affairs Minister S "As soon as the border incidents a peaceful resolution to their bound- "When you subtract these out, once states began completing which supplies the McVities lion Singapore dollars to manage Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign took place, meetings were held and ary issue. Russia has maintained you're left with what we're call- antibody testing. brand of biscuits has reported a coronavirus through the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Wang Yi also attended the contact was established between close ties with both China and India. outbreak, according to an employee. The employee claimed five staff from one team at the Pladis factory in South Wigston, Leicester, had Muslims to wait a year for Hajj as virus prompts Saudi curbs tested positive for COVID-19 this week, the Metro SAUDI DECIDES TO BAR ALL NON-RESIDENT MUSLIMS FROM TRAVELLING TO PERFORM THE ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO CURB COVID-19 SPREAD newspaper reported Tuesday. ASSOCIATED PRESS ference. While the decision to dras- “It is a wish of every Muslim to hajj tour operators in Bangladesh, tically curb this year's Hajj was perform hajj, but because of COVID- Shahadat Hossain Taslim, praised Trump rally size Dubai, June 23: A Saudi official largely expected, it remains un- 19, it will not be possible this year," the decision to essentially hold the said Tuesday that the Hajj precedented in Saudi Arabia's nearly Chairman of the Islamic Centre of hajj with just a symbolic numbers raises question pilgrimage, which usually draws up 90-year history and effectively bars India Maulana Khalid Rashid said. of pilgrims. “It has a great sym- to 2.5 million Muslims from all over all Muslims from outside the king- Each country is allocated a spe- bolic value," he said. Around 137,000 Washington: President Donald Trump's paltry crowd the world, will only see at the most dom from travelling there to per- cific quota of hajj visas according Bangladeshis typically travel to for his weekend campaign a few thousand pilgrims next month forming the pilgrimage. The Saudi to its population of Muslims, with Mecca each year for the hajj. rally in Oklahoma raises new due to concerns over the spread of government waited until just five Indonesia having the largest, close Saudi Arabia's borders have been questions about politics in the coronavirus. weeks before the Hajj to announce to 221,000. In countries like Egypt, shut to foreigners since late the age of coronavirus: The kingdom's Hajj Minister its decision. The timing indicates the Pakistan and India, securing a slot February in attempts to slow down Maybe pandemic-scarred Muhammad Benten said a “small sensitivity around major decisions can require hefty fees, a connec- the spread of the virus. The gov- Americans just aren't ready and very limited” number of people concerning the hajj that affect tion to a local official or simply ernment suspended the smaller to risk exposure for close-up — even as low as just 1,000 from in- Muslims around the world. “This is years of patience. Pakistan, which year-round umrah pilgrimage ear- engagement in the 2020 side the kingdom — will be allowed a very sensitive operation and we are usually sends around 180,000 pil- lier this year, imposed a nearly presidential election. Only to perform the pilgrimage to en- working with experts at the Health those serving the pilgrims this year tionalities already inside the king- grims, said Saudi authorities had three-month-long 24-hour curfew in

about a third of seats in the sure social distancing and crowd Ministry,” Benten said, stressing will be quarantined both before dom. It's a blow to those who've been in touch to inform them about Mecca, shuttered mosques during

k y m c 19,000-seat BOK Center were control amid the global virus out- the importance of protecting the and after the pilgrimage. Saudi saved money for years to afford the the decision to limit this year's hajj. the holy month of Ramadan and re- filled for the rally, despite break. “The number, God willing, lives and health of pilgrims. Arabia first announced late on journey — the hajj is not only a Instead, Pakistani diplomats al- stricted businesses. Still, the king- boasts by Trump and his may be in the thousands. We are in As part of the curbs, Saudi offi- Monday that only a very limited once-in-a-lifetime requirement for ready in Saudi Arabia will represent dom has one of the highest infec- campaign team that they had the process of reviewing so it could cials said that no one over the age number of pilgrims would be al- all Muslims but also a chance to the country this year at the hajj, tion rates in the Middle East, with received more than 1 million be 1,000 or less, or a little more,” of 65 will be allowed to perform lowed to perform the hajj in Mecca wipe away past sins and connect which begins at the end of July. more than 161,000 confirmed cases ticket requests. Benten said in a virtual press con- the hajj and that all pilgrims and from among residents of various na- with Muslims from all walks of life. The president of an association of so far, including 1,307 deaths. P11 Promoters of INDIA REMAINS 3RD-LARGEST WEDNESDAY | JUNE 24 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR Reliance Power ECONOMY ON PPP BASIS plan to raise their shareholding in the India has retained and consolidated its company over time in line position as the third-largest economy with the regulatory after China and the US in terms of guidelines purchasing power parity (PPP) for 2017, said the government Tuesday

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k y m CHAIRMAN, RELIANCE POWER quoting the World Bank data c of the day uote In a first, diesel to Our mission India mulls ‘bilateral bubbles’ has always been to make Pressure mounts on India to allow schedule passenger flights from US, UK, Germany and France the world a better beat petrol prices place. And we're committed to being PRESS TRUST OF INDIA the world and foreign nationals a force for change. from India, we are now looking at INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE We hope to build a future that lives New Delhi, June 23: India is con- the possibility of establishing bi- up to our ideals of equality sidering establishing "individual lateral arrangements. These evac- New Delhi, June 23: In an unex- bilateral bubbles" with the US, the uation flights which were primarily pected development, the pump price TIM COOK | CEO, APPLE UK, Germany and France allow- meant for evacuation of our citizens of diesel is all set to surpass the ing airlines of each country in the from all over the world are now in- petrol price in the capital, making Indian Bank’s pact to operate international pas- creasingly carrying Indians and it the most expensive transport fuel business grew senger flights, said the Aviation citizens of other countries out for the first time in a long time. at eight per Ministry Tuesday. bound to countries where they are Globally, diesel is priced slightly cent to touch `4.66 The ministry's statement has above petrol prices due to the very global price trend, diesel prices trillion-mark on the normally resident. As we contem- back of credit come after the US Department of plate further opening up in response nature of the product that has a will surpass that of petrol later growth of 10 per Transportation announced on to demands, we are looking at the higher cost of production. But in this week. It will be after many cent and deposits growth of seven Monday that it has barred Air India prospect of establishing individ- India, due to the lopsided taxation years that this would happen and per cent from operating chartered flights n Schedule international flights to ual bilateral bubbles, India-US, structure, diesel attracts lesser of is expected to sustain for some between India and the United States India-France, India-Germany, India- the tax between the two auto fuels time unless government changes PADMAJA CHUNDURU | and from India are suspended till from July 22 without its prior ap- concerned authorities in several UK. These are all destinations where keeping its prices lower than petrol the tax structure of the petroleum MANAGING DIRECTOR, INDIAN BANK June-end. Air India is operating proval, in an apparent retaliation countries including the US, France, repatriation flights under Vande demand for travel has not dimin- for last several years. products again," said an oil sector for the Indian government not al- Germany among others request- Bharat Mission (VBM) to fly back ished. Final decisions pursuant to Diesel is currently priced at `79.40 expert from one of the big four For many lowing American carriers to oper- ing that their air carriers be al- Indians stranded abroad negotiations are expected to be a litre in the Capital, just 36 paise audit and advisory firms asking reasons, a ate between the two countries. lowed to participate in the trans- taken soon,” the ministry state- short of petrol price that is being not to be named. great deal of The Aviation Ministry said, "As portation of passengers along the n AI is taking eligible people on ment added. retailed at `79.76 a litre. Going by Interestingly, even in India the Tesla execution we contemplate further opening line being conducted by Air India flights to places like North Schedule international flights the trend of price movement in the base price of diesel is expensive than worldwide is packed up in response to demands, we are under Vande Bharat Mission (VBM). America, Europe and Singapore to and from India are suspended two products for the last few days petrol. According to the Indian Oil into the final week looking at the prospect of estab- These requests are being exam- that are allowing certain cate- till June-end. As of now, Air India where diesel prices have consis- Corporation (IOC), while the base of the quarter. It is lishing individual bilateral bub- ined. We have had one round of ne- gories of non-citizens to fly back is operating repatriation flights tently increased by 50-60 paise per price of petrol in Delhi currently very important that we go all out bles, India-US, India-France, India- gotiations with US on June 15, 2020, under Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) litre while the daily increase in comes to `22.11 per litre, the same through end of June 30 to ensure a ` good outcome Germany, India-UK. These are all with representatives of US de- June 19, 2020, detailing these re- to fly back Indians stranded abroad. petrol prices have fallen to just 20 for diesel is higher at 22.93 per destinations where demand for partment of transportation (DoT) quests,” the aviation ministry said AI is taking eligible people on flights paise on Tuesday, it is set to surpass litre (effective from June 16, 2020). ELON MUSK | CEO, TESLA travel has not diminished. Final and US Embassy on this issue. They on Tuesday. to places like North America, Europe petrol prices in next few days. This has been the case for a long decisions pursuant to negotiations were invited to submit precise pro- “As we move from controlled and and Singapore that are allowing "Diesel price movement is time, but retail price of petrol can are expected to be taken soon." posals in this respect. A commu- managed aviation evacuation of certain categories of non-citizens sharper in international market be higher than diesel due to central “We have received requests from nication has now been received on our citizens in different parts of to fly back. and if oil companies follow the and state taxes. SHORT TAKES Anti-dumping BIZ BUZZ probe begins Govt, RBI’s timely New Delhi: India has initiated Apple ditches Intel, first Centre hikes MSP of a probe into the alleged ARM-run Mac in the offing dehusked coconut by 5.02% dumping of aluminium foil measures revived from China, Indonesia, Cupertino: New Delhi: The centre Wednesday announced Malaysia and Thailand Apple has 5.02 per cent increase in the minimum following a complaint by confirmed its support price (MSP) of matured dehusked domestic manufacturers. break up with coconut to `2,700 per quintal for the 2020 Hindalco Industries, Raviraj economy: FinMin Intel x86 season in a bid to protect the interest of small Foils and Jindal India have architecture for farmers. The MSP of dehusked coconut was filed an application before Advanced RISC Tech Mahindra, Lucideus `2,571 per quintal during the last season. "The the commerce ministry's Machines hike in the MSP for mature dehusked coconut investigation arm Directorate (ARM) chips in partner to offer cybersecurity facilitates procurement of fresh coconut General of Trade Remedies its Mac thereby ensuring that the benefit of MSP (DGTR), seeking initiation of desktops, New Delhi: IT services major Tech Mahindra reaches the millions of smallholder coconut anti-dumping investigation announcing it will transition the Mac to its Tuesday said it has partnered with Lucideus farmers," Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh on imports of 'Aluminium foil world-class custom silicon to deliver to offer annual cybersecurity risk assessment Tomar said in a statement. Even though MSP 80 micron and below' from industry-leading performance and powerful to global organisations. The initiative will help for milling copra these countries. The new technologies. Developers can now get global corporations measure and mitigate is `9,960 per applicants have alleged that started updating their apps to take prevailing cyber risks in real-time through a quintal for 2020 dumping has impacted the advantage of the advanced capabilities of complimentary online assessment, a crop season, industry and has requested Apple silicon in the Mac. "From the statement said. This will be an ongoing declaration of for imposition of the anti- beginning, the Mac has always embraced big annual assessment aimed at bringing the higher MSP for dumping duty on the imports. changes to stay at the forefront of personal most advanced cyber risk quantification dehusked solutions to customers globally, and AGENCIES sumption, inter and intra-state computing. Today we're announcing our coconut ensures movement of goods, retail financial transition to Apple silicon, making this a transform the way businesses monitor immediate cash cybersecurity currently. The program will New Delhi, June 23: The Finance transactions witnessing pick up, it historic day for the Mac," said Apple CEO to the small Federal Bank to play a pivotal role to ensure proactive Ministry Tuesday cited green shoots said, adding India becoming the Tim Cook. Apple plans to ship the first Mac farmers, he said. ` with Apple silicon by the end of the year and identification and minimization of these raise 12k crore of recovery in agriculture, manu- world's second largest manufac- susceptibilities" it said. facturing and services sectors, and turer of personal protective equip- complete the transition in about two years. New Delhi: Federal Bank said the prompt policy measures ment (PPE) within two months Tuesday said it plans to raise taken by the government and RBI shows the resilience of the manu- up to `12,000 crore, majority of which is targeted to come have helped reinvigorate the econ- facturing sector. Cybercriminals from through borrowing omy with minimal damage. The Government and the RBI instruments. The board of Stating that agricultural sector have taken prompt policy meas- China attack defence directors in its meeting on June remains the foundation of the ures - both short term and long 19, 2020, cleared proposals to Indian economy, the ministry said term - in a calibrated manner to rein- ministry, pvt entities raise up to `8,000 crore that a normal monsoon, as has vigorate the economy at the earli- through various debt been forecast, should support the est with minimal damage.... The AGENCIES instruments in Indian/foreign rebooting of economy. commitment of the currency and `4,000 crore Though the GDP The resolve for Government towards New Delhi, June 23: After the re- through a mix of debt and contribution of the sec- ‘Atma Nirbhar both structural re- cent border clash, Chinese hack- issue of equity shares, Federal tor may not be very forms and supportive ers have pumped-up their attempts Bank said in a regulatory filing. large (in relation to in- Bharat’ will be social welfare meas- to hack many Indian entities, says The Kerala-based lender said it dustry and services), strengthened with ures will help build on India Today. Several Indian busi- will seek shareholders nod. its growth has a very these 'green shoots', nesses, government ministries, positive impact on the the collective effort the ministry said. and media organisations were tar- large population de- of all stakeholders, To contain the spread geted by hacker groups linked to Crude steel pendent on agriculture. of coronavirus the gov- China, according to the report. “Further, the recent the ministry said ernment had imposed A Singapore-based cyber threat output falls landmark reforms an- nationwide lockdown intelligence firm Cyfirma Research New Delhi: Declining for the nounced in the sector will go a long from March 25. From June 1, India said Chinese hacker groups are tar- third straight month, the way in building efficient value has started phased resumption of geting entities like the Defence country's crude steel output chains and ensuring better returns services and businesses. Ministry, Reliance Jio, Airtel, fell 39 per cent to 5.76 million for farmers, the ministry said in a Due to timely tracing, treatment BSNL, Micromax, Cipla, Sun tonne (MT) in May, according statement. and reporting, the number of peo- Pharma, MRF, and L&T, according to World Steel Association Early green shoots of economic ple recovering from the virus is to the report. (worldsteel). India observed a revival have also emerged in May continuously rising and the active The sectors that were targeted nationwide lockdown from and June with real activity indi- cases, as on date, are 41 per cent of were telecom, pharma, media com- March 25 onwards, which cators like electricity and fuel con- the total cases in the country. panies, smartphone makers, con- impacted production, struction, and tyre firms. The demand and supplies of steel hacking could be an attempt to in the country. The country 'tarnish' the reputation of the en- had produced 9.46 MT of tities by spying on sensitive in- crude steel during the same ‘US proclamation to suspend work visas misguided’ formation, including trade secrets, month a year ago, worldsteel said in its latest report. At said Cyfirma Research. 5.76 MT in May, India's output PRESS TRUST OF INDIA members provide essential services to tration to shorten the duration of these was down for the third HARMING THE hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotech restrictions to 90 days, saying length- straight month since March. New Delhi, June 23: Industry body companies, state and local govern- ening these burdensome restrictions ECONOMY Nasscom Tuesday termed the work ment agencies, financial institutions, on US companies that are trying to visa suspension proclamation as mis- technology and communications firms, recover from the economic fallout of n The comments guided and said this could be harmful grocers, manufacturers, and thou- the COVID-19 pandemic will only serve Sebi relaxes rules came after US to the US economy, possibly forcing sands of other businesses across the to harm the economy. President Donald more work to be performed offshore US. We hope that the administration for listed firms Trump issued a since the local talent is not available Highly skilled non-immigrants are will rethink its stated plans to move for- The hackers targeted three cen- New Delhi: To ease proclamation to suspend issuing of in the country. Indian companies who were issued H- playing critical roles in the delivery of ward on a series of regulatory changes tral government ministries in- fundraising for companies The comments came after US 1B visas by the US government for the these services and the development that would place additional restric- cluding the Ministry of Foreign with stressed assets, market H-1B visas - popular among Indian IT President Donald Trump issued a fiscal year 2021 beginning October 1. of these services and products. tions and costs on visa programs while Affairs, Ministry of Defence, and regulator Sebi Tuesday proclamation to suspend issuing of The proclamation issued today bar- “Without their continued contri- doing little more than amplifying the the Ministry of Information and decided to relax pricing professionals H-1B visas - popular among Indian IT ring the entry of certain non-immi- butions to the US economy, the eco- harm already being done to the US Broadcasting, said the research framework under the n professionals - along with other foreign grants into America and setting new nomic pain would worsen, industry firm. preferential route and Nasscom added that economy, it added. exempted allottees of those on H-1B and work visas for the rest of the year, conditions for others is misguided would slow, and the timeline for a Nasscom noted that many US cor- A note released by the firm said:

L-1 visas pay taxes aimed at helping millions of Americans and harmful to the US economy...This treatment and cure of COVID-19 would porations, universities, medical fa- “In the hackers' conversations, IP

k y m preferential issues from open c offer obligations in such and contribute to who have lost their jobs due to the new proclamation will impose new lengthen, Nasscom said. cilities, research institutions, di- [Internet protocol] addresses were cases with immediate effect. their communities current economic crisis. challenge and possibly force more It added that those on H-1B and L- rectly and through their associations, shared and discussed. Our analy- Typically, listed companies and to local The proclamation that comes into ef- work to be performed offshore since 1 visas pay taxes and contribute to have asked the President not to take sis of these IP addresses attributed having "stressed assets" economies in many fect on June 24 is expected to impact the local talent is not available, Nasscom their communities and to local such action because of the harm it Gothic Panda and Stone Panda to experience progressive fall in ways as well a large number of Indian IT profes- said in a statement. economies in many ways as well. would do as the country reopens be behind these potential hack- their share price. sionals and several American and It highlighted that the association's Nasscom urged the US adminis- and recovers. ing campaigns. P12 WEDNESDAY | JUNE 24 | 2020 | BHUBANESWAR sports

y DJOKOVIC, WIFE JELENA TEST POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS

k k y y m m c ASSOCIATED PRESS sult is positive, just as Jelena’s, while Coric played Dimitrov Saturday in for the virus even if it became everybody strongly responded to c the results of our children are neg- Zadar and said Monday he has also mandatory to travel, was the face be- this,” Djokovic said. Belgrade, June 23: Novak Djokovic ative,” Djokovic said in a statement. tested positive. hind the Adria Tour, a series of ex- “We organized the tournament at tested positive for the coronavirus Djokovic has been criticized for There were no social distancing hibition events that started in the the moment when the virus has Tuesday after taking part in a ten- organizing the tournament and measures observed at the matches Serbian capital and then moved to weakened, believing that the con- nis exhibition series he organized bringing in players from other in either country. “Everything we Zadar. ditions for hosting the Tour had in Serbia and Croatia. countries amid the coronavirus did in the past month, we did with He left Croatia after the final was been met. Unfortunately, this virus The top-ranked Serb is the fourth pandemic. a pure heart and sincere inten- canceled and was tested in Belgrade. is still present, and it is a new reality player to test positive for the virus Viktor Troicki said Tuesday that tions,” Djokovic said. “Our tour- Despite the positive test, he de- that we are still learning to cope after first playing in Belgrade and he and his pregnant wife have both nament meant to unite and share a fended the exhibition series. and live with.” then again last weekend in Zadar, been diagnosed with the virus, while message of solidarity and com- “It was all born with a philan- Djokovic said he will remain in Croatia. His wife also tested positive. Grigor Dimitrov, a three-time Grand passion throughout the region.” thropic idea, to direct all raised self-isolation for 14 days and also apol- “The moment we arrived in Slam semifinalist from Bulgaria, Djokovic, who has previously funds towards people in need and ogized to anyone who became in- Belgrade we went to be tested. My re- said Sunday he tested positive. Borna said he was against taking a vaccine it warmed my heart to see how fected as a result of the series. Dybala still dangerous for Juventus! Aguero gives Manchester City injury scare during their 5-0 rout of Burnley Serie A: Virus-hit Argentine scores City light dims in Juventus’ 2-0 victory at Bologna

picked up his second yellow card. AC Milan had no problem pro- after beaming ducing goals without the injured Zlatan Ibrahimovic in beating rel- egation-threatened Lecce 4-1. Samu Castillejo, Giacomo Bonaventura, Ante Rebic and Rafael Leao scored for the Rossoneri, who were elim- inated by Juventus in the Italian Cup semifinals following a scoreless draw 10 days ago. The victory boosted Milan’s chances of qualifying for Europe, moving level on points with sixth- placed Napoli, which visits Hellas Verona Tuesday. Lecce captain Marco Mancosu equalized temporarily by con- verting a penalty early in the sec- ond half but Bonaventura and Rebic quickly restored the visi- tors’ advantage in a span of three Riyad Mahrez scores from ASSOCIATED PRESS “To tell you the truth, I didn’t pass from Federico Bernardeschi. goals in four minutes. the spot against Burnley really feel that great today,” Dybala From just beyond the area, Dybala Ibrahimovic, who injured his Rome, June 23: Paulo Dybala re- said. “But I’m happy that I played bent in a left-footed shot inside the calf in training last month, is ex- mains as dangerous as ever despite a great match. During the time left post. pected back soon. But his contract, ASSOCIATED PRESS get. nearly 50 days with the coronavirus. when I was idle I tried to stay in form After the break, Bernardeschi which expires at the end of the sea- Sean Dyche only being able to Cristiano Ronaldo had already given by eating nutritiously.” hit the post from the edge of the area son, is a source of debate. Manchester, June 23: Sergio name seven substitutes – includ- Juventus an early advantage by Ronaldo, meanwhile, continued and Ronaldo was unable to finish Before kickoff, Milan director of Aguero gave Manchester City a big ing two goalkeepers – suggested converting a penalty when Dybala to struggle from missed chances. on the follow up. Dybala also had an- football Frederic Massara said ‘there injury worry inside the first week his team were ill-equipped for the doubled the lead with a splendid, Matthijs de Ligt earned the penalty other chance with his right foot will always be space for champions of the English Premier League’s re- task at hand, and so it proved. curving effort in a 2-0 win at Bologna that Ronaldo converted then also but just missed the target. like (Ibrahimovic)’ but then added sumption by hobbling off with a There was little doubt over the in the Serie A restart for both clubs started the play that led to Dybala’s Juventus finished with 10 men the club ‘needs to contain costs’ right knee problem during the 5-0 outcome from the moment Foden Monday. goal, which was set up by a backheel when second-half substitute Danilo amid the coronavirus pandemic. win over Burnley. produced a sweetly struck opener Resuming their chase for a record- “It doesn’t look good,” City man- in the 22nd minute. Mahrez and Phil Foden extending ninth straight Italian ager Pep Guardiola said of the in- Silva scored beautifully constructed league title, Juventus moved four YET ANOTHER CR7 RECORD jury to the club’s all-time top scorer. goals either side of the former slot- hobbled out of the action as a result points clear of Lazio. “We will see tomorrow. He felt some- ting home a penalty in first-half of that incident but it did nothing It was a welcome complete per- Bologna: Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo overtook Rui Costa to become thing in his knee. He was strug- stoppage time. to check City’s momentum, with formance for Juventus after being the leading Portuguese scorer in Serie A history Monday. Ronaldo slotted a gling in the last month about some Foden, who also completed the Foden once again instrumental in first-half penalty down the middle in Juve’s 2-0 win over Bologna, a result that held scoreless over two Italian Cup pain in his knee.” scoring in last Wednesday’s 3-0 vic- the 51st minute – releasing Bernardo saw the Bianconeri move four points clear at the top of the table. The goal was matches and losing the final to The Argentina striker already Ronaldo’s 22nd in Serie A this season, one more than the 21 he managed in his tory over Arsenal, was on target Silva with a delicious reverse pass. Napoli last week — when Dybala’s debut campaign in Turin following his move from Real Madrid in 2018. In appeared in discomfort after hav- again in the 63rd minute and City’s David Silva was the beneficiary saved kick in the penalty shootout reaching 43 goals, the 35-year-old also moved beyond Costa as the Portuguese ing a blocked shot midway through win means Liverpool’s title wait among those queueing up to score. proved key. player with the most goals in Italy’s top flight. Costa spent eight years in Serie the first half, when he was fouled will go on a little longer. Kevin De Bruyne’s introduction Dybala was isolated for 46 days A, playing for Fiorentina and then Milan between 1994 and 2006. Former by Burnley defender Ben Mee in the Jurgen Klopp’s men cannot math- in place of Mahrez with an hour starting in March when he continued Manchester United star Ronaldo remains the top Portuguese scorer in Premier area in stoppage time to earn a ematically be confirmed as cham- played was a sorry sight for the be- to test positive for the virus week League history having scored 84 times in 196 appearances. He is the also the penalty Monday. pions when they host Crystal Palace leaguered visitors and the Belgium after week – even though he was re- leading Portuguese scorer in La Liga history having registered 311 goals in 292 Aguero stayed down, clutching his this week, with their mammoth star scythed through midfield in portedly without symptoms. Dybala’s appearances for Real Madrid, where he is the all-time leading scorer. knee, and soon left the field. As he lead trimmed to 20 points. his typical manner, feeding Bernardo girlfriend also tested positive. walked past Guardiola in the tech- City initially lacked tempo and Silva whose low cross was touched nical area, Aguero pointed to an struggled to get in behind a deep- towards Foden by Gabriel Jesus for area behind his right knee and the lying Burnley defence, something another fine finish. coach reacted by shaking his head. Foden took out of the equation by During the match, Burnley issued Eves to play Fakhar, Hafeez test COVID-19 positive Any lengthy absence would leave arrowing a stunning 25-yard strike a statement to strongly condemn City with just one recognized striker, into the bottom-right corner. those responsible for a plane INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE , Imran and conditioning coach), Dr Sohail Gabriel Jesus, as the team works to A glorious raking pass flown over the Etihad group games Saleem (team doctor), Lt Col (retd) negotiate its way through a hectic from Fernandinho was met Stadium carrying a banner Lahore, June 23: Following Khan, Kashif Bhatti, Usman Riffat (security manager) schedule since the resumption of soc- with a deft first touch from that read ‘White Lives in Guwahati Monday’s announcement that three , and Raza Kitchlew (media and dig- cer after the coronavirus outbreak. Mahrez that allowed him Matter Burnley’. players had tested positive for ital content manager). City has eight more league games to torment Charlie Taylor be- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA COVID-19, the Pakistan Mohammad Hasnain, Shoaib Malik, Cliffe Deacon and to play before July 26 and is also in fore firing home across Nick Board (PCB) Tuesday confirmed Mohammad Rizwan Waqar Younis are yet to be tested. the FA Cup, which resumes at the Pope right footed. New Delhi, June 23: India will that a further seven players and a Imad Wasim and quarterfinal stage next weekend. The Burnley goalkeeper have the football-crazy northeast player support personnel from a and Wahab Riaz have had tested negative Monday, while City is also still involved in the guessed correctly but could not crowd behind them as they play all total of 35 have tested positive for tested positive the results of Haider Ali, Haris Champions League, which will prevent the Algeria international their group matches of the women’s Covid-19. The PCB had organised Rauf and Shadab Khan were pos- restart at the last-16 stage in August. from making it 3-0 from the spot, U-17 FIFA World Cup at Guwahati’s these 35 tests in Karachi, Lahore and itive. In the match, Phil Foden and after a VAR review showed Ben Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium. Peshawar Monday. Shah Afridi, Shan Masood, Sohail Like Haider, Haris and Shadab Riyad Mahrez helped themselves to Mee was fractionally late into his World football governing body Players who have tested positive Khan and Yasir Shah. none of the seven players and two goals apiece while David Silva challenge on Aguero. FIFA Tuesday released the revised are Fakhar Zaman, Imran Khan, Player Support Personnel, who masseur had reported any prior was the other player to hit the tar- Aguero schedule for the tournament, Kashif Bhatti, Mohammad Hafeez, has tested positive, is Malang Ali symptoms of COVID-19 until they which is to take place from Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad (masseur). Player Support Personnel underwent first round of testing February 17 to March 7 next year. Rizwan and Wahab Riaz. who have tested negative are Monday ahead of the side’s de- The players who have tested neg- Mansoor Rana (manager), Misbah- parture for Manchester. BHUBANESWAR TO ative are: , Asad Shafiq, ul-Haq (head coach), Shahid Aslam The PCB medical panel is al- Azhar Ali, Babar Azam, Faheem (assistant to head coach), Younis ready in contact with these players HOST A QUARTERFINAL, Ashraf, Fawad Alam, Iftikhar Khan (batting coach), Mushtaq and the masseur, who have been SEMIFINAL BESIDES Ahmad, Imam-ul-Haq, Khushdil Ahmed (spin bowling coach), Abdul instructed to observe strict quar- GROUP B GAMES Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Majeed (fielding coach), Talha Butt antine at their homes for their and Shah, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen (team analyst), Yasir Malik (strength their families’ wellbeing. The tournament, which was earlier scheduled to take place in November 2020, was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The quarterfinals will take place in Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai, Boosted by Faf’s ‘mantra’, Baxter targets play-offs Bhubaneswar and Kolkata February 27 and 28 respectively. The PRESS TRUST OF INDIA on back foot, they have too much to the play-offs definitely because “The Spanish coaches before me two semifinals will be played si- do. If they don’t do that they will be sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth must have given the players a cer- multaneously March 3 in Navi Kolkata, June 23: Embarking on totally unplayable,” said Baxter. is all the same really. We want to play tain flavour and I don’t believe in this Mumbai and Bhubaneswar. a new journey in an unknown ter- “My job is to make sure that my the play-offs and after that, let’s see breaking everything down and re- While Navi Mumbai has also ritory, Odisha FC head coach Stuart Odisha players feel like mentally on if we can win it,” the former England building it because there’s obvi- been given the grand finale be- Baxter is boosted by a tried-and- the front foot in any case and I think U-19 coach said. ously some good work done,” the for- sides the third-place classifica- tested ‘mantra’ given by former all of those things will go together “But at the same time, I don’t mer Bafana Bafana coach said. tion game, the tournament will South Africa cricket skipper Faf into a style. We will bring in to- want to make rash predictions be- “So, I will retain that good work open with double headers in du Plessis who has advised him to gether the works that have been cause I haven’t seen the group, I and hopefully, I will build upon it and Guwahati and Bhubaneswar’s be on the ‘front foot’ to be success- done until now and new stuff that don’t know their mental strength, find a way of playing which we all Kalinga Stadium. ful in India. we want to do and describe it in a I don’t know how they would react. will enjoy and give us some result. India hold the ‘A1’ position in the The former South African na- way that the players feel ‘Yeah! Let’s So, until then I just want to say, as I don’t have expectations. The peo- draw by virtue of being the hosts tional football team coach, who has go on the front foot,” he said. a professional, the best that we ple I have spoken to say that the and will begin their campaign worked in eight different countries, The 66-year-old, under whom want to do and that’s top four to Indian players are ambitious,” he y February 17. Both Group B matches will be at the helm of the South Africa beat Mohammed start with and then I wanna see signed off.

will take place on the same day in Bhubaneswar-based franchise in Salah’s Egypt en route to the last- how the group reacts to my work.” Baxter has a rich experience of

k k y y m m c c Bhubaneswar. Group C and D the upcoming Indian Super League. eight of African Cup of Nations The English-born Scot, who will more than 25 years of coaching in matches will take place at the Salt “I had an interesting conversation last year, said his primary target is replace former Spanish manager Europe, Africa and Asia. He has Lake Stadium in Kolkata and with Faf du Plessis who said Indian to make the play-offs. Josep Gombau, said he would not won Premier Soccer League twice TransStadia Arena in Ahmedabad, cricketers (sportsmen) are fantas- “If you are asking me as a pro- like to break the team’s playing with South African outfit Kaizer respectively February 18. tic when on front foot, when they go fessional, I want to take the team to style. Chiefs.

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