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Vol. 13 No. 56 RNI NO. DELENG/2008/25465 New Delhi, Sunday, 11 July, 2021 [email protected] 9971359517 12 pages. 2/- Rahul Gandhi, Mayawati, Priyanka Gandhi Slam UP AIADMK workers in Thoothukudi Government Over Violence During Nomination Filing pass resolution demanding Simmi Kaur Babbar New Delhi: Congress leaders Rahul elections in Gorakhpur district was Sasikala to lead party Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Bahujan attacked when she reached Chargawan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati block to file her nomination papers on on Saturday slammed the Uttar Pradesh Thursday. Her supporters were also The AIADMK Thoothukudi district AMMK cadres where she assures government over incidents of violence attacked and around two dozen people MGR Youth Team Joint Secretary them of a return post relaxation in during filing nomination for block including Mrs Singh's husband Ranvijay the Covid-related lockdown. president polls. Singh sustained injuries. Arumugapandian chaired a In her statements, Sasikala has Taking to , Rahul Gandhi shared a Mrs Singh has alleged that Samajwadi meeting of party officers at promised that she would unite the warring factions of the party and newspaper clipping detailing incidents of Party workers pelted stones and Kovilpatti. They passed a violence during filing nomination for vandalised their vehicles and the police return the AIADMK to the MGR block president polls in various parts of resorted to lathi-charge to control the resolution calling on ousted leader and Jayalalitha era the state."In Uttar Pradesh, the name of situation. Sasikala to take over as AIADMK glory.Meanwhile, the AIADMK 'violence' should be changed to A clash between the BJP workers and police has already been witnessing a dual 'masterstroke'," tweeted Rahul took place in Basti during the nomination general secretary. leadership with both O Gandhi.Congress General Secretary filing process of the block president Panneerselvam and Edapaddi K Palaniswami at the helm. Both the Priyanka Gandhi has accused the election. Police resorted to lathi-charge to Chennai At a time when the district Bharatiya (BJP) government disperse protesters. Police vehicles were secretaries meeting was underway in of preventing a woman from filing Dalits' homes are being destroyed. also vandalised during the violence.In the party headquarters in Chennai, the nominations and misbehaving with her. "And now like in Azamgarh district, in Barthara Sitapur, three people suffered critical injuries AIADMK Thoothukudi district MGR She also shared a video clip on her Twitter handle, Khurd village of Chandauli district, Dalits' homes after a clash broke out between BJP and Youth Team Joint Secretary in which people are misbehaving with a are destroyed and oppressed by the oppressors, is independent candidate supporters during the Arumugapandian chaired a meeting of woman."A few years ago a rape victim raised her this their Dalit love? And the sad thing is that still nomination filing. Four people have been district, union and branch officers at voice against a BJP MLA, an attempt was made to the Dalit ministers of the Central and UP arrested in connection with the matter. Kovilpatti. The party workers kill her along with her entire family. Today BJP government are silent, why? This is very thought- Five people were injured after violence broke out in allegedly passed a resolution calling on crossed all limits to stop the nomination of a provoking." Jaunpur between the supporters of two candidates ousted leader Sasikala to take over as woman. Same government. Same behaviour," Violence was reported in different parts of the state on Wednesday night and several vehicles were AIADMK general secretary and to lead Priyanka Gandhi said in a tweet.BSP chief during the nomination filing process for block vandalised too. the party.Executives of all sections of Mayawati also targeted the BJP and said there is president elections. Earlier on Friday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister the AIADMK in the Kovilpatti region leaders have maintained that Sasikala no law and order but "jungle raj" in the state. Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday arrested one person ordered strict action against the of Thoothukudi district, including is not part of their party and those in "Even in the present BJP government in Uttar for misbehaving with a woman candidate while perpetrators and gave instructions to suspend the Rupam K Velavan, who was recently touch with her will be removed for anti- Pradesh, there is no law but jungle raj, under she was filing her nomination for block president jurisdictional officer and station in- removed from the AIADMK, took part party activities.Earlier, speaking about which innumerable violence in the panchayat election in Lakhimpur Kheri districtA relative of charge.Charing the meeting of Team 9, the chief in the meeting. Sasikala's re-entry, former AIADMK elections is taking place and misbehaviour with a a candidate contesting for block president minister said, "Under no circumstances, any At the meeting, the party workers also minister and senior leader D woman of Lakhimpur Kheri is also very elections in Bahraich district was murdered in the attempt to disrupt the law and order will be condemned the removal of those who Jayakumar said, "Sasikala is only shameful. Is this their rule of law and democracy? early hours on Friday. According to the police a accepted. Police must act with extra vigilance and had spoken to Sasikala on the phone trying to use the British model of divide This is something to think about," said the BSP case has been registered against four people sensitivity. Strict action should be taken by from the AIADMK. and rule. She is not part of the chief. including the BJP candidate for the Block confiscating the weapons of those demonstrating Sasikala has been releasing a series of AIADMK and her actions will have no She further asked why the Dalit ministers of the Development Council elections.BJP candidate arms." audio tapes with the AIADMK and effect on the party." Central and UP government are silent when Vandana Singh contesting for block president Ensure strict compliance of Covid Cabinet expansion: Bengal Mamata Banerjee thanks Bangladesh protocol, safety of Kanwar Yatra: CM Yogi Adityanath yogai adit nath MLA writes to PM over non- PM Sheikh Hasina for gifting mangoes Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi inclusion of MP Raju Bista Adityanath on Friday directed the officials concerned to ensure strict compliance of the New Delhi. Day after the major reshuffle and New Delhi. Chief Minister "touched" by the "thoughtful gesture". Covid protocol and safety of the Kanwar Yatra expansion of the Union Cabinet, West Mamata Banerjee on Friday wrote to “It was a pleasant reminder of your of Lord Shiva devotees starting from July 25, Bengal's MLA Neeraj T Zimba Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh hospitality in Dhaka extended to me according to an official release. on Friday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Hasina, thanking her for gifting the during my recent visit to Bangladesh,” The chief minister, while reviewing the over the non-inclusion of 'Haribhanga' mangoes. Mamata Banerjee he said. “I am glad that follow-up preparations and security arrangements for MP Raju Bista in the new Union Cabinet wrote, "I felt great after receiving the discussion and initiatives have taken the holy Kanwar Yatra-2021, asked for stating that people in the hills were agitated mangoes you sent. I had heard about place despite these disruptions. “I establishing a communication with the over the fact that Bista was left out of the Rangpur district's Haribhanga mangoes, reiterate our government’s commitment Kanwar sanghs in view of the Covid Union Cabinet. but never tasted them before." "You have to progressing our mutually beneficial pandemic and to see to it that unnecessary In the letter, Zimba claimed the non-induction given so much that I could donate them cooperation,” PM Modi's letter added. crowds should not gather and proper caution of Bista in the Union Cabinet has freely. Meanwhile, Tripura CM Biplab Deb has is taken, the release issued here said. He demotivated the entire Gorkha community, I respect the love and scent of Bangladesh decided to send over 650 kg of state fruit interacted with all the divisional as they feel that "BJP is not serious about 'queen pineapple' to Bangladesh as a that those mangoes carried," she added. mangoes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioners of the state and senior officers Gorkhas and their issues". The letter states, The Haribhanga mango variety, grown in return gift. The fruits will be sent in a of police zones through video conference and "It has not only demotivated party workers and President Ramnath Kovind. The special consignment of 100 packets. They will be Rangpur district in Bangladesh, was sent variety of mango was also sent to the chief gave necessary directions to them. Adityanath but the entire Gorkha community who feel across the land border via the Benapole transported to the Indian High Commission said the month of Shravan is starting from that BJP is never serious about Gorkhas and ministers of the northeastern states, with in Dhaka through Akhaura Integrated checkpoint, a Bangladeshi news agency which Bangladesh shares its border. PM July 25 and in view of this, all preparations their issues." Zimba claimed that Bista has reported. In a great example of and Check Post (ICP) on Saturday. The should be ensured well in time regarding the done a lot of developmental work for North Modi had also thanked his Bangladeshi pineapples will be handed over to Sheikh Bangladesh's deep diplomatic ties, PM counterpart for the gift, saying he was Kanwar Yatras to be taken out by the devotees Bengal. Zimba asserted that since 2009, Hasina had sent 2,600 kg of seasonal Hasina the next day. in different districts and through different Darjeeling has elected a BJP representative routes of the state. "Complete adherence to to the and said that leaving out a Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces Rs 352 cr Covid package for 32 lakh MGNREGA workers the Covid protocol should be ensured. There deserving candidate like Bista has agitated should not be any hesitation regarding the safe the people of the hills. "It has proven the lack and successful operation of Kanwar Yatras," of seriousness from the government Bhubaneshwar. As part of the Odisha Minister’s Office stated, "The workers, who will help the workers." As per an official government's special Covid-19 package of worked during the three months from April release issued by the state government, 5.03 the release quoted him as saying.He said the regarding issues concerning the Gorkha festival of Bakrid is also scheduled before the community and Darjeeling hills, terai and Rs 1,690 crore for the poor, Chief Minister to June, were paid an additional 50 rupees, crore mandays were created in 2020-21 (till dooars," Zimba said in the letter. Prime Naveen Patnaik on Friday disbursed Rs 352 along with their daily wages. It is credited to July 1, 2020) against 7.59 crore by the same beginning of the month of Shravan, and Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday crore to the workers employed under the beneficiary’s bank account. As a result, time in the financial year 2021-22. Odisha alertness and caution was necessary in this effected a major reshuffle and expansion of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural each worker received an additional wage of Panchayati Raj Minister Pratap Jena regard as well. The chief minister stressed the his council of ministers. The expansion saw Employment Guarantee Scheme up to Rs 4,500. A total of 32 lakh workers apprised on various welfare schemes need to pay special attention to the cleanliness (MGNREGS) in Odisha. received Rs 352 crore." Addressing the launched by the state government and added of rural and urban areas as well as in all Shiv more representation to states which will go function through video conferencing, that the steps taken by the CM will boost the to the polls next year including Uttar As per the state government, a total of 32 lakh temples, shivalayas, travel routes and also its MGNREGA workers benefited from this Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik said, "There is rural economy. According to the CMO, a proper lighting . He said no electric wires Pradesh and Gujarat and are apparently always a special place in my heart for the total of 20 crore workdays were created in aimed at infusing more young talent in the package. In addition to their daily wages, the should be found dangling on these routes and workers received extra Rs 50 for April, May poor and working for their welfare gives me Odisha under the MNREGA scheme in traffic arrangements should be made in a appointed PAC head in and June. A press release from the Chief satisfaction. I hope this financial assistance 2020. better way, according to the release. WB Assembly; BJP declines top role in other House panels Arvind Kejriwal inaugurates genome Kolkata. Senior politician Mukul Roy, who recently switched over to the TMC after winning the state elections on a BJP ticket, was on Friday appointed as the chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee in West sequencing lab at Delhi's ILBS hospital Bengal Assembly by Speaker Biman Banerjee. Offended by the speakers New Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Kumar Sarin accompanied CM Kejriwal in CM Kejriwal took to Twitter to announce this decision, BJP MLAs, led by Leader of inaugurated the Delhi government’s second initiating the launch of Genome Sequencing further and stated, "In view of the Opposition , staged a laboratory to sequence genomes of the Sars- facility at ILBS. preparations for the future, today the second walkout, announcing that the party CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, at the Addressing the media post his visit, CM Genome Sequencing facility of the Delhi henceforth wouldn''t be heading any Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences Kejriwal said, "It is with immense pride and Government has been started in ILBS. With committee in the House. (ILBS) in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj, a day happiness that I announce the start of a the help of these labs, the identification and Roy, officially a BJP MLA from Krishnanagar after he flagged off the first such facility at laboratory at ILBS for the purpose of severity of any new variant of coronavirus Uttar, joined the TMC last month. He, the Lok Nayak hospital. "I feel that the genome sequencing to identify and analyse can be detected. Delhiites will get a lot of however, did not resign as a legislator, people of Delhi will highly benefit from this the COVID-19 variants. The lab has already benefit from this technology during the despite being asked to do so by the saffron facility," said CM Kejriwal. He tweeted that been set up and the first set of results will pandemic period."Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin, party. The TMC leader was elected from with the help of these labs, the identification come in the next 4-5 days. Yesterday, we Director of ILBS Hospital explained the among twenty members of the Public and severity of any new variant of launched a similar laboratory in LNJP process in detail and said, "After the RTPCR Accounts Committee (PAC). Asserting that coronavirus can be detected. Delhiites will hospital, but this is going to be an even more NCR region. This facility can sequence tests are done, we preserve the RNA and an opposition MLA is always appointed as get a lot of benefits from this technology advanced one. I really feel that the people of nearly all 30,000 molecules of the sequence their virus. Let’s say there are 100 the PAC chairman, in accordance with the during the pandemic period. Delhi will highly benefit from this lab and the Coronavirus, in fact, the whole length of the people diagnosed COVID positive, we will norm, Adhikari said the TMC misused that ILBS Director Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin explained facility that it will cater to. Until now, we virus. By doing this we can find out any be able to sequence five of those tests in that ILBS preserves the RNA of positive were dependent on NCDC and other centres mutations in any part of the virus, not merely entirety, all the 30,000 molecules. After the rule. "We had proposed names of six MLAs. sequencing, we will be able to identify The BJP never recommended Mukul Roy. COVID-19 samples and it will be able to of the central government for this the spike protein area. The facility at ILBS is sequence them in entirety, all its 30,000 sequencing. But now, we are independent equipped with the latest machines called through the results whether the variant is new He publicly joined the TMC recently, but or an existing one. It’s not that every variant that clearly wasn''t taken into account," the molecules, results will be available in 5-7 and will be able to identify the variants on NextSeq and MiSeq. These facilities can days. The Delhi Govt has approved the time and take the right actions so as to sequence whole virus to the tune of 400 is extremely dangerous, but we need to be saffron camp MLA from Nandigram stated. NovaSeq machine for ILBS which will be strategize our plans for any of the next sequences per week. The Govt of Delhi has well informed about the new cases that are Adhikari further said that his party wanted able to sequence hundreds of samples in a waves, if at all they come."The facility will approved a new machine for ILBS, the coming in Delhi and their variants. We eminent economist and MLA Ashok Lahiri week. This facility by the Delhi government help in generating state of the art whole NovaSeq, which will allow it to sequence already have more than 1,00,000 samples to head the committee. "This corrupt TMC will also help in the classification of new genome sequence data of SARS CoV2 virus hundreds of viral sequences every week. from the previous months and upon the government finds ways to get their stooges strains or variants of the Coronavirus, based for identification and screening of new These facilities will also help in requests of the health minister or the Chief elected to the top post. We have decided that on the genomic data. Health Minister strains and variants with clinical classification of new strains or variants of the Minister, we can sequence a portion of them we won''t be heading any committee. Satyendar Jain and ILBS Director Dr Shiv significance, circulating in and around Delhi Coronavirus, based on the genomic data. as well. 2 New Delhi, Sunday, 11 July, 2021 NATIONAL THE SIKH TIMES

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Mumbai: Man arrested for throwing acid on sister-in-law "Covid Not Over": Himachal Chief Mumbai. Awoman sustained severe burn injuries to her face when her brother-in-law allegedly threw acid on her in the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar here, police said on Friday. The police have arrested the accused Minister Urges Tourists To Follow Norms Prabuddha Kamble (45) for allegedly throwing acid on his sister-in-law, when the latter was working at a shop in Parshiwada Tourists are thronging popular destinations in Himachal Pradesh as the heatwave has hit the area of Ghatkopar on Wednesday, an official said. plains and the second wave of COVID-19 is seeing a significant decline in the country. The victim, who is widow, had recently started working at the shop, which had upset Shimla: As a major influx of tourists are behaviour by the visitors was the accused, and the duo had an argument, moving to hills in search of some accounted for in Haridwar on Friday. he said. On Wednesday, when the victim much-needed respite, Himachal While medical experts say that the reached the shop for work, Kamble Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur nation is not yet out of the woods, allegedly went there and threw acid on her on Friday appealed to tourists to some defiant tourists believe face, the official said, adding that the shop follow COVID-19 norms. Speaking to otherwise. People bathing in the river owner, who was present at the scene, also ANI, Jairam Thakur said, "We are Ganga in Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar sustained injuries on his hand and other concerned about the number of tourists said that they are not afraid of COVID- body parts. The victims were rushed to a coming to the state. Tourists are 19 and were confident that they nearby hospital, where they are currently welcome here but I appeal to them to "arrived before the third wave". undergoing treatment, he said. An FIR follow COVID-19 norms." "We need "We feel like we have come out of jail under section 307 (attempt to murder), to save the tourism industry also. I held after two years. There is a huge crowd. among other provisions of the IPC has been a virtual meeting with districts We are not scared of COVID-19. We registered against Kamble, who was officials and directed them to monitor have come here before the third wave," arrested on the day of the attack, he said. and regulate the crowd. COVID-19 is a tourist said. Haridwar city police The police are yet to ascertain the type of not over yet. official Abhay Singh said efforts are acid used in the attack and samples have Hotels are being asked to follow SOPs," being made to bring awareness among been sent to a forensic lab for further probe, he added. Tourists have been people. "We are trying to make people the official added. thronging hills as the heatwave has hit aware and we had a meeting with hotel the plains and the second wave of and vanshala unions. Everyone wants 'Whale vomit' worth Rs 30 COVID-19 seeing a significant to see Har ki Pauri. After a certain decline in the country, although the limit, we are requesting remaining crore seized in Kerala's gross violation of Covid appropriate travelers to not go to the ghat,. Thrissur, 3 arrested Thrissur. The forest department has seized ambergris, commonly known as 'whale vomit', worth around Rs 30 crore from "Show Big Heart", Slash Taxes On Fuel: Pfizer, Moderna in Chettuva in Thrissur district of Kerala and arrested three accused. As per forest discussions with India, officials, this is the first time a group selling ambergris has been caught in the state. The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister To Centre trying to get solution on three-member group was apprehended after an operation conducted by the Kerala contractual issues: NITI Forest Flying Squad and the Wildlife Crime Maharashtra, Mr Pawar said it Control Bureau. was a complete lie. "We did not Aayog's VK Paul Ajit Pawar said the increase any taxes in The accused have been identified as Rafeeq New Delhi: NITI Aayog member and Faisal, originally from Thrissur itself, consecutive budgets. Maha Vikas Aghadi Whatever taxes are there, they (Health), Dr V K Paul on Friday and Hamsa from Ernakulam. They were (July 9, 2021) said that the Indian caught after the forest department received government has not are from their (BJP's) tenure. government is in talks with information that a group was selling The Centre takes a big share COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers ambergris on the black market in Kerala. A increased state taxes (of revenue) in the form of Moderna and Pfizer over several few forest officials approached the suspects taxes, so the Centre should issues including indemnity waiver. as though they wanted to buy ambergris and on petrol and diesel show a big heart and reduce the While talking to ANI, Dr V K Paul then caught them. The seized ambergris taxes... said, "We are in touch with them weighs about 19 kg. It is highly priced in the after coming to power it (reducing levies) is not in our (Moderna and Pfizer). We are international fragrance market. In India, hands," he said. Asked why the holding discussions. It is a process under the Wildlife Protection Act, it is a of negotiation and dialogues. We punishable crime to hunt sperm whales in November 2019. MVA government is not reducing state-level taxes on are trying to get a solution on which produce ambergris. It is not yet clear Pawar, who also holds the finance contractual and commitments how the accused got the ambergris they fuel, he said in the current situation, when portfolio, said the Maha Vikas Aghadi Maharashtra is fighting the COVID-19 issues. This process is ongoing." were selling. What is ambergris? (MVA) government has not increased state Earlier, in June, the US-based Ambergris, commonly known as 'whale pandemic, it has incurred income loss of ? 1.25 taxes on petrol and diesel after coming to biotechnology company, Moderna, vomit', is a brownish waxy substance that lakh crore." "The income of the state in the had announced that India has forms in the abdomen of sperm whales. power in November 2019. form of tax has been reduced by ? 1.25 lakh Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit He was talking to reporters after a review granted permission for its COVID- This substance, which is vomited by crore. On the other hand, we have to fund 19 vaccine to be imported into the whales, floats in water. The coastal area of Pawar on Friday said the Centre should show a meeting. Speaking about BJP leader Devendra health, food and other sectors in the current country for restricted use in an Oman in the Middle East is famous for "big heart" and reduce taxes on fuel to provide Fadnavis's claim about the state government times and if we reduce taxes (on fuel), it will emergency situation. Whereas, ambergris. The substance is as valuable as relief to common citizens who are reeling levying "tax on tax", which has led to petrol impact all these departments," Mr Pawar said. Pfizer has not even applied for an gold in the perfume market. under high prices of petrol and diesel. Mr retailing at around ? 105 per litre in emergency use authorisation in the country. Moderna and Pfizer had MP teen girl tries to immolate sought indemnity which would ensure that they can’t be booked in self over harassment by youths case of any adverse effect of the Mukul Roy Appointed Public Accounts Committee vaccine. Meanwhile, according to a Indore. A16-year-old girl tried to immolate Reuters report, as India tries to herself in a police premises in Indore in expand its COVID-19 vaccination Madhya Pradesh on Friday alleging that Head In Bengal Assembly, BJP Stages Walkout drive in order to prevent another surge in infections in the possible some youths were barging into her home third wave of COVID-19, the and teasing her at knife-point, an official country expects to receive 3 to 4 said. A video of the incident, in which she is Kolkata: Senior politician Mukul Roy, who Adhikari said the TMC misused that rule. "We opposition camp, who has experience in recently switched over to the TMC after had proposed names of six MLAs. The BJP Parliament, as the PAC chairman. The speaker million doses of the Pfizer and seen narrating her ordeal and the alleged Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shots refusal of Palasia police station to register a winning the state elections on a BJP ticket, was never recommended Mukul Roy. He publicly has simply followed that norm," Mukherjee on Friday appointed as the chairperson of the joined the TMC recently, but that clearly wasn't added. Earlier, too, on separate occasions, through the COVAX facility by case on her complaint, went viral on social August. The report further media soon after, leading to the arrest of four Public Accounts Committee in West Bengal taken into account," the BJP MLA from Congress MLAs Manas Bhunia and Sankar revealed that COVAX, led by the people. The girl reached the office of the Assembly by Speaker Biman Banerjee. Nandigram stated. Mr Adhikari further said Singh, who had joined the TMC without GAVI vaccine alliance and the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Offended by the speakers decision, BJP MLAs, that his party wanted eminent economist and resigning as legislators, were appointed as PAC World Health Organization here at Regal Cross Road and tried to strike a led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, MLA Ashok Lahiri to head the committee. chairman. Mr Bhunia, when approached, said it (WHO), could ship the US-made match after pouring kerosene on herself, but staged a walkout, announcing that the party "This corrupt TMC government finds ways to is the prerogative of the speaker to decide on doses to India as early as this those present prevented her from doing so, henceforth wouldn't be heading any committee get their stooges elected to the top post. We the appointment of the committee's month, reveals one of the sources the official said. in the House. have decided that we won't be heading any chairperson. "That way, Mukul Roy fitted the aware of the discussions. It should Soon after, Inspector Sanjay Bais of Palasia Mr Roy, officially a BJP MLA from committee now on," he said. The leader of bill in every aspect. He is a very senior leader also be noted that India is the police station said four people, all relatives Krishnanagar Uttar, joined the TMC last opposition further exuded confidence that Mr and a former MP. And he is still a legislator of world’s biggest producer of of the victim, in the 18-24 age group were vaccines overall. Till now, the arrested under section 354 (criminal force month. He, however, did not resign as a Roy would soon be dismissed as an MLA under the BJP," Mr Bhunia asserted. TMC legislature legislator, despite being asked to do so by the the anti-defection law. party leader Partha Chatterjee noted that BJP country has donated or sold more on a woman with intent to outrage her than 66 million doses of COVID- modesty) of the Indian Penal Code. Bais BJP. The TMC leader was elected from among Senior TMC Leader Subrata Mukherjee, members have been made chairpersons of nine 19 shots before a the surge in said the victim's family and the accused are twenty members of the Public Accounts countering Mr Adhikari's allegations, said "Mr other panels in the Assembly. "Roy's infections in the second wave of involved in a dispute over a pathway in the Committee (PAC). Asserting that an opposition Roy continues to be a BJP member in the appointment did not involve any impropriety. COVID-19 forced it to divert all locality where they stay, adding that further MLA is always appointed as the PAC Assembly." "It has been a long-established BJP leaders have been appointed as heads of domestic output to inoculate its probe into the incident was underway. chairman, in accordance with the norm, Mr tradition to appoint a senior leader of the nine other Assembly panels. own people from April. UP block panchayat chief polls: 349 candidates declared elected unopposed Jammu And Kashmir Delimitation To Be Lucknow. Atotal of 349 candidates for the block panchayat chief polls in Uttar Pradesh were elected unopposed on Friday, the last day for the withdrawal of nomination papers. Now, the elections will be held for Based On 2011 Census: Commission 476 posts on Saturday. In a statement, State Election Commissioner Manoj Kumar said 1,778 nomination papers Jammu: The Delimitation Commission on facts indicate that the public faces Commission office in the national capital on were received for 825 posts of the block Friday said that delimitation in Jammu inconvenience due to such anomalies," he June 30. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had panchayat chief, of which 68 were cancelled and Kashmir will be conducted on the said. "Taking all the demands and held a meeting with political leaders from and 187 withdrawn. As a result, now 1,710 basis of the 2011 Census and the final recommendations into account, a draft Jammu and Kashmir on June 24. candidates will go into the elections on draft will be prepared after taking all will be prepared and put in the public The meeting was the first high-level Saturday, he said. Kumar said the polling demands and recommendations into domain for their comments. After seeing interaction between the Centre and political will be held from 11 am to 3 pm and the account. all the comments, the final draft (on leadership mainly from Kashmir since counting will take place after that. As the While addressing a press conference, Chief Delimitation exercise) will be prepared," August 5, 2019, when the Centre abrogated State Election Commission announced that Election Commissioner of India Sushil he said. "If something was decided earlier Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu candidates on 349 posts have been elected Chandra said, "The first full-fledged then Commission would not have come and Kashmir and also bifurcated the unopposed, an office-bearer of the BJP delimitation commission was formed in here. Nothing has been pre-planned so far. erstwhile state into two union territories-- claimed that 334 of the winning candidates 1981 which could submit its Before starting the exercise, we want to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Days after belonged to the ruling party. State unit recommendation after 14 years in 1995. It have the views of all persons. These attending an all-party meeting convened by president of the BJP, Swatantra Singh, was based on the 1981 census. Thereafter, constituency as provided under part V of apprehensions in the mind of any person, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the in a statement said that after the formation of no delimitation has taken place." "In 2020, Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, if at all, should go away," he added. national capital, the People's Alliance for the BJP government under the leadership of the delimitation was constituted to carry on 2019," Mr Chandra said. "In 1995, there The Delimitation Commission arrived in Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) has expressed Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Uttar the exercise on the basis of 2011 Census as were 12 districts. The number has gone up to Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday and its dissatisfaction over the outcome of the Pradesh, a state of development and good per Section 62 of Jammu and Kashmir 20 now. The number of tehsils has gone up interacted with dozens of political leaders meeting. The first meeting of the alliance governance has been established by Reorganisation Act, 2019. Twenty four seats from 58 to 270. In 12 districts, constituency and civil society groups to get inputs on the after the Delhi meeting was held late Sunday eliminating casteism and corruption. “This of the legislative assembly of Union boundaries are extended beyond the district's exercise to redraw electoral constituencies in evening at the residence of National is the reason that even in the three-tier Territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall limit. There is an overlapping of districts as the union territory. The decision to visit Conference (NC) president Farooq panchayat elections, the BJP is continuously remain vacant and the said area shall be well as the tehsils in constituencies. Such Jammu and Kashmir was taken after the Abdullah, who is also the chairman of the achieving victory. excluded in delimiting the territorial panel held a meeting at the Election alliance. New Delhi, Sunday, 11 July, 2021 DELHI/NCR THE SIKH TIMES 4

BJP To Contest All 117 Assembly Seats In Punjab: Party Leader COVID-19: Odisha grants Rs 352 crore BL Santosh

Chandigarh: The BJP will contest all 117 assembly seats in the 2022 Punjab polls and financial package to MGNREGA workers will form government in the state, BJP national general secretary (organisation) BL Santosh said on Friday. Elections in the state are due early next year. Odisha CM said, "There is always a special place in my heart for the poor and working for their welfare Mr Santosh attended a meeting of the BJP's Punjab unit. He also held meetings with the gives me satisfaction, I hope this financial assistance will help the workers." party's state leaders and others, and had a detailed discussion on Punjab politics. Addressing a gathering of party workers, he New Delhi: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen provide employment to the poor. He said that the entire opposition is trying to Patnaik on Friday (July 9) disbursed a Rs added, "During the last one year, the adopt every trick to remove Prime Minister 352 crore package for 32 lakh workers poorest of the poor have lost their Narendra Modi from power and added that engaged under the Mahatma Gandhi livelihoods due to the lockdown, therefore the BJP is the largest party in the world. The National Rural Employment Guarantee state government had announced a special false propaganda of the opposition against Act (MGNREGA) in the state from April COVID assistance of Rs 1690 crore for the farm laws would soon collapse as to June. The financial package was a part farmers, labourers, dairy farmers street farmers have realised that these laws will of the Odisha government’s special venders and other poor people of the state bring prosperity, Mr Santosh said. Farmers, COVID-19 package of Rs 1,690 crore for taking into account their livelihood." The mainly from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar the poor. Odisha government had created 20 crore Pradesh, are protesting at Delhi's borders Each of the 32 lakh workers was given an persondays last year and had set a target to against the three central laws enacted in extra amount of Rs 50 per day in addition increase it to 25 crore by the end of the September last year and demanding that to their wages, under the MGNREGA. year. In 2021, the Patnaik-led government they be withdrawn. Mr Santosh said that PM The state paid an additional amount of up has created 7 crore persondays so far. Modi has always been a supporter of to Rs 4,500 for three months to the Further, the state government is also farmers and the interests of the agriculture workers, ANI reported. Addressing a stressing on providing employment and sector are paramount for him and his virtual conference of MGNREGA assistance to the members of Particularly government. He said the Modi government workers from 314 blocks of the state, Vulnerable Tribal Groups, people with has taken many steps to double the income Patnaik said, "There is always a special disabilities, and self- help groups. of farmers. The BJP leader said that there is place in my heart for the poor and working MGNREGA is a wage employment a wave of the party in the country and the for their welfare gives me satisfaction, I programme that aims to improve the people of Punjab also want a BJP hope this financial assistance will help the livelihood of households in rural areas by government in the state, Mr Santosh said. workers." The Odisha CM also directed providing at least 100 days of guaranteed He called upon party workers to take the the district administration to create more work a year to every household whose policies of the central government to the persondays at the district level and adult members work. people. Mr Santosh said the BJP will fight elections on all 117 seats on its own and will win the elections with public support in Punjab in 2022. BJP national vice president Saudan Singh said people are fed up with New Zealand YouTuber Karl Rock blacklisted Schools to reopen in the Congress-led government in Punjab and they want to get rid of this "corrupt regime". Haryana for Classes 9 He said people want a change in the regime in Punjab and they are looking at the BJP as an for 'doing business on tourist visa' alternative. to 12 from July 16 High Court seeking the removal of his name Gujarat to reopen schools for from the blacklist. SUSPENSION OF VISA Rock also said that he had not been provided Class 12th students from July 15 The Indian government has with a reason for the suspension of his visa to India. His visa was suspended at the airport in New Delhi: Amid the declining number of blacklisted and blocked the entry of October 2020 when he was travelling from COVID-19 cases in the state, the Vijay Karl Rock, a YouTuber originally from India to Dubai and Pakistan. He went on to Rupani-led Gujarat government on Friday say that he had written to the High (July 9, 2021) announced to allow physical New Zealand who was living with his Commissioner of India in New Zealand and classes of Standard 12th, colleges and wife in India. This step was taken the Ministry of Home Affairs in India New Delhi: In view of the decline in technical institutes from July 15. CM Vijay multiple times since the suspension of his COVID-19 cases, the Haryana Rupani took the decision after reviewing the visa. However, all his requests went because he was allegedly 'doing uploaded a YouTube video titled "Why I government on Friday (July 9) COVID-19 situation on Friday and said that unanswered. On Twitter, he appealed to New announced the reopening of schools schools and colleges can re-open with 50 per business on a tourist visa'. haven’t seen my wife in 269 days" in which he Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern for claimed he had been separated from his wife for Classes 9 to 12 from July 16. For cent attendance. help, “Dear [Jacinda Ardern], the Government students of Classes 6 to 8, they will However, physical attendance will not be Manisha Malik and her family as a result of of India has blocked me from entering India, being put on the Government of India's be permitted to come to schools compulsory for students, but the authorities separating me from my wife and family in from July 23, an official at schools and colleges will have to obtain blacklist. The Indian government said that he Delhi. They blacklisted me without telling me, spokesperson told PTI. parents' consent if students are to be asked to has been blacklisted "for violating multiple giving reasons, or letting me reply. Please attend in person. This is to be noted that over The students will be allowed to come visa norms including doing business on a watch my struggle.” 6.82 lakh students are enrolled in class 12 tourist visa". to schools with the permission of HOME MINISTRY RESPONDS across 8,333 higher secondary schools in the New Delhi. Karl Rock, a YouTuber originally Rock spoke of not being able to be with his wife their parents. The spokesperson state. There are also more than 11 lakh from New Zealand, alleged that the Indian when she had Covid-19 during the second According to an official in India's home ministry added, however, it would not be undergraduate and diploma students enrolled government has blacklisted him and blocked wave in India. “Being exiled from my family who was quoted by ANI, Rock has been mandatory for the students to join in over 2,000 colleges and technical institutes his entry to the country. He had been living in has been very difficult to deal with,” he said. blacklisted by the Government of India "for school as online classes will in Gujarat. Meanwhile, Gujarat recorded 56 India for ten years with his wife and family and “In the beginning, I would get panic attacks. violating multiple visa norms including doing continue. Students will be called to new coronavirus cases and one related death amassed over 1.79 million followers on his business on a tourist visa". "He is barred for one school while maintaining strict on Friday. With this, the toll due to Now it’s progressed into me being extremely YouTube channel where he shares tips for unhappy.” He has filed a petition in the Delhi year and his visa has been cancelled," the adherence to COVID-19 protocols. coronavirus rose to 10,073 while the caseload foreigners travelling to India. On Friday, he official said. “Social distancing and other rules increased to 8,24,147. Gujarat currently has will be applicable for the students 1,356 active cases. coming to the schools,” the spokesperson said. There is no Karnataka issues guidelines decision yet on resuming physical Emotional moment: India gifts 17th century classes for students of standard 1 to after neighbouring state Kerala 5. Haryana Chief Minister on Thursday had said reports 14 cases of Zika virus relics of St. Queen Ketevan to Georgia that a plan should be made to reopen the educational institutions subject New Delhi: Karnataka is on alert after to the strict adherence of the neighbouring state Kerala reported 14 cases New Delhi. External Affairs Minister S Cellular and Molecular Biology, COVID-19 protocols. “Given the of Zika virus. The Karnataka government on Jaishankar on Friday handed over the holy Hyderabad, carried out DNA analysis that decline in the number of COVID-19 relics of 17th century Queen St. Ketevan to confirmed its authenticity. At the insistence cases, a plan should be made to Friday (July 9) issued guidelines in order to the Georgian government, nearly 16 years of the Georgian government, India sent the prevent the spread of the disease in the state. reopen the schools at the earliest,” he after they were found in Goa. relics to Georgia for an exhibition for six said. On July 4, Haryana had The districts bordering Kerala including Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to months in 2017. The relics were personally Chamarajanagar, Dakshina Kannada, and extended the lockdown till July 12 Georgia, tweeted, "Warmly welcomed in welcomed by His Holiness and Beatitude while also allowing additional Udupi have been directed to stay vigilant. Tbilisi by FM @DZalkaliani. Blessed to Ilia II, the Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia, The order by state Health Commissioner relaxations. Meanwhile, 57 fresh hand over the holy relics of St. Queen along with many Georgians on September infections pushed the case count to Trilok Chandra said that surveillance should Ketevan to the people of Georgia. An 23, 2017. They were taken to different be carried in rural and urban areas across the 7,69,205, according to the Health emotional moment." The foreign minister churches in Georgia and were returned to Department's daily bulletin on state. "As monsoon season allows handed over the relics of St. Queen Ketevan India on September 30, 2018. Later, the proliferation of Aedes mosquito, which is a in 2005 at St. Augustine Convent in Old Goa, Georgian government made persistent requests Friday. Nine people succumbed to at a ceremony in the Georgian capital Tbilisi in COVID-19, taking the cumulative vector for Zika virus disease, surveillance the presence of Beatitude Ilia II, Catholicos- on the basis of medieval Portuguese records. for the permanent transfer of the relics as they should be carried in rural and urban areas Patriarch of All Georgia, and Georgian Prime They are believed to have been brought to Goa held historical, religious and spiritual toll to 9,534. The state currently has 993 active cases in the state, while across the state on war footing," IANS Minister Irakli Garibashvili. St. Queen in 1627. India has gifted one part of the relics to importance to the people and culture of the 7,58,678 people have recovered quoted the order as saying. Ketevan was a 17th century Georgian Queen Georgia. On directions of the Archaeological country. Considering this, India decided to gift Survey of India (ASI), the CSIR-Centre for from the infection so far. The authorities have been asked to dispose who attained martyrdom. Her relics were found one part of the relics to Georgia permanently. solid waste to prevent Aedes breeding in peri-domestic areas. "The vector management should include surveillance of larvae, biological and chemical control at household, community and institutional Tejashwi Yadav: Opposition must come levels," the order read. Pointing out the symptoms of the virus, Chandra said, "Zika virus presents symptoms like fever, rashes, conjunctivitis and joint pain. Travel history or visit of guests should be considered for together, otherwise history won’t forgive them suspecting the disease.” The local authority has been recommended to collect samples from suspected cases and send them to New Delhi. Leader of Opposition in the Yadav added: “…We have to convince on those seats. Nothing is to be gained by National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav has said people. If we cannot convince people, delaying. You have to be out in the field. I Bengaluru for testing. "During ultra-sound that opposition parties must keep aside then somewhere there are mistakes. don’t know how much will be possible scanning for pregnant women, focus should differences and ego to work together on a Perhaps we do not seem united. We because of the pandemic and what the BJP be given for presence of microcephaly. If strategy to take on the BJP — and that should remove differences and egos and will do… But we have to also prepare a detected, the serum sample of the pregnant history would not forgive them if they fail should not see who will become what [if backup plan.” Yadav said that while no women should be sent to NIV for testing," it to do so. we win]. If the country survives, then regional party could be forced into an There is no shortage of issues for the someone or the other will be [its leader]. understanding with other parties, they owed added. Chandra also directed authorities to But if these people (BJP) stay for much it to history to do so. “I have said what should conduct Aedes larval surveillance and opposition to raise, and their strategy should be based around “real issues”, the longer, nothing will be left of the happen. Thereafter, it is up to the individual source reduction activities in airports, sea RJD leader said at the Idea Exchange country.” Asked if the internal problems regional parties. I cannot force anyone. I ports and in rural and urban civic wards. programme of The Indian Express. He of the Congress was an impediment, cannot tie someone up. Who agrees, who Meanwhile, a six-member central team of Yadav said he believed the Congress comes [together], who doesn’t, is their also said that the Congress would have to and we should talk as quickly as possible. In experts has been dispatched to Kerala to be the “aadhaar” of any future opposition would have to be the “aadhaar” (basis) for decision. But there is one thing. When in the monitor the Zika virus situation and support fact, we should have started talking from the the opposition, as the party is in direct future history is read, people will not forgive alignment. Yadav said that while leaders day we lost,” Yadav said. “And we should the state government in management of such as Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav, contest with the BJP in 200 seats, and has a us,” he said. Yadav said that he was worried cases, the Union health ministry said on reach out to people continuously. We (RJD) national cadre and footprint. However, that the “design of the RSS and communal and Sharad Pawar were worried about the are limited to Bihar, someone is limited to Friday. Zika virus, first reported in India at state of the country and did speak from time wherever the regional parties are strong, they forces” of “spreading hate against one Ahmedabad in January 2017, spreads mostly Bengal, someone is limited to Maharashtra. should be allowed to be in the “driving seat”, community in society” would take years to to time, they needed to team up and travel to So we have to combine, come together, and by the bite of an infected Aedes species various states together. “I think something he added. “Whether or not the Congress has a dismantle even after the BJP’s exit from we should go to every state together. And we problem internally, only they can deal with it. power. However, people needed “an option” mosquito, which bites during the day. The will emerge soon. I think members of the should tell them (the people) that these are same mosquito is responsible for opposition parties will sit and talk. When They have to come out stronger. There are (other than the BJP), he said. “We have to the issues, this is the work, they (BJP) had 200 seats where the Congress is in a direct make a strategy… How can we corner this transmitting other diseases like dengue, someone asks me, I say the time has come, promised this, they have not completed it.” chikungunya and yellow fever. fight with the BJP. They should concentrate government? New Delhi, Sunday, 11 July, 2021 DELHI-NCR THE SIKH TIMES 5

Delhi HC permits VVIP chopper scam accused Shivani Saxena to Delimitation Commission ends J&K visit, travel for medical reasons

New Delhi. The Delhi High Court on Friday allowed AgustaWestland VVIP chopper likely to complete exercise by March 2021 scam accused Shivani Saxena to visit Zurich for medical reasons after she sought permission to travel. New Delhi. The members of the Delimitation on Friday said the delimitation exercise in The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had Commission, who were in Jammu and Jammu and Kashmir will be conducted on argued in court that she could see an Kashmir for four days till July 9, met several the basis of the 2011 census. He also said orthopedic doctor in India for her spinal leaders of national and regional political the population is the main criterion, and problems. The court, however, asked the parties, administrators and civil society consideration has to be given to various ED to send communication to the groups. The commission is looking at other factors like geography and authorities in Switzerland and said that an completing the delimitation exercise by topography. Addressing the media, CEC official from the Indian embassy should be March next year. Sushil Chandra said 24 seats in Pakistan- there with Saxena. Meanwhile, the Delhi The commission members visited Srinagar, occupied Kashmir (PoK) seats will remain High Court denied Saxena's appeal to travel Pahalgam, followed by a visit to Jammu. The vacant and will be not be included in this for other purposes and said that her visit to commission met leaders from the Peoples delimitation. "We have taken all the Zurich should not last more than a couple of Conference, National Conference (NC), demands and recommendations into weeks. "I've asked for permission to go to CPI, CPI(M), Panthers Party, Congress, BJP, account, a draft will be prepared and put in Zurich for treatment. I have to go to Dubai Apni Party and Bahujan Samaj Party. The the public domain for their comments," he to meet my children and visit London for commission also met district election said. According to the deliberations done work. I was allowed in June 2021 by the officers from Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama by the Delimitation Commission, it has trial court to travel," Saxena said. and Shopian. The purpose of this interaction come to fore that there is an overlapping of Questioning how the trial court gave was to gather first-hand information about districts as well as the tehsils in blanket permission to her to travel to the the conduct of the mega exercise to carve out constituencies because of which people entire Europe and UAE, the High Court new constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir. faced inconvenience. judge said, "I'm not giving you blanket Sources have told India Today that elections BJP DEMANDS FAIR SHARE IN J&K Jammu and Kashmir will be meaningless COMMISSION permission to travel. I will not give you will most likely be held early next year. BJP leaders in the state have demanded a fair until full statehood is restored. BJP J&K Delimitation is redrawing of the boundaries of more than a couple of weeks." M/s Agusta Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured share for Jammu, while the Congress, president also demanded an assembly or Lok Sabha constituency. It is Westland International Ltd, UK, had leaders from the erstwhile state that elections National Conference, and the Left called for unfreezing the 24 assembly seats falling in done to reflect the demographic changes in a allegedly paid an amount of Euro 58 would be held soon. the restoration of statehood. The J&K BJP Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to grant state, Union Territory or at the national level. million as kickbacks through M/s Gordian DELIMITATION ON 2011 CONSENSUS wrote to the Delimitation Commission and reservations to people displaced from PoK, The Delimitation Commission for Jammu Kashmir Pandits, SCs and STs. Services Sarl, Tunisia, and M/s IDS Sarl, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said undertaking a delimitation exercise in and Kashmir comprises Justice (Retd) Tunisia, to get a contract from the Indian WHAT IS DELIMITATION Ranjana Prakash Desai, Chief. government. These companies further siphoned off the said money in the name of consultancy contracts to M/s Interstellar Delhi Cabinet approves study for real time information on air pollution Man 'sacrifices his life' after Technologies Ltd in Mauritius and others, wish for DMK win in Tamil which were further transferred to M/s UHY been implemented in any other city in Saxena and M/s Matrix Holdings Ltd. / As per the Delhi govt, the scheme the country." "With today's approval Nadu came true Dubai and others. - "Real-time Source from the Cabinet, the scientists will start working on this innovative New Delhi. Aman ended his life in front of a Navy's Kochi-based Southern Apportionment" will be executed project in full swing. This will go a temple in Tamil Nadu's Karur district on long way in identifying the various Friday. Allegedly, it was an act of sacrificing Command bans flying of drones by a joint team from the IIT- factors contributing to Delhi pollution himself after his wish for a DMK win in the within 3 kms Kanpur, IIT-Delhi, The Energy & and resolving them." A mobile recently-concluded state's assembly laboratory equipped with instruments elections was fulfilled. In his purported Resources Institute and Indian will scour various areas in Delhi. There suicide note, the deceased wrote that he had The Navy's decision came in Institute of Science Education and will be a supersite where data will be prayed for DMK's victory and, as it got collected and interpreted for necessary view of a drone attack on an Institute of Science Education and fulfilled, he was "sacrificing his life".The Research, Mohali. action, an Environment Department official man, identified as Ulaganathan, was a 60- Indian Air Force base in Research (IISER), Mohali. Noting sources said. "The Delhi government would be the of pollution could be vehicles, dust, year-old retired government employee. He Jammu last month. first to commission a study to find out and reached the temple in the early hours of thermal power plants, biomass burning, monitor the sources of air pollution on a stubble burning, and emissions from Friday and ended his life by setting himself real-time basis," the minister said. IIT- on fire. Locals, who found the suicide note in industries, and there be one or more sources Kanpur's Dr Mukesh Sharma, who will be at a particular place, officials said that the the temple, claimed that the deceased had New Delhi. The Delhi Cabinet on Friday leading the study, said: "The team from IIT prayed for DMK leader Senthil Balaji's study will help to understand the real-time Kanpur, IIT Delhi, TERI Delhi, and IISER approved a proposal for conducting a study impact of various pollution sources. Based victory and wished for the party to come back to find out real time information to help Mohali is excited to partner with the Delhi to power. The man is said to have ended his on the results obtained, the Delhi government on this unique project which identify the factors behind the spike in air government will be able to take the life on Friday because it was Ashada pollution in the national capital. will provide daily and weekly forecasting of Amavasaya, an auspicious day amongst necessary actions to curb the sources of air quality, real-time diurnal source As per the Delhi government, the scheme - pollution. Tamilians. Police have seized the suicide apportionment and suggest short-term daily note and are investigating the matter. "Real-time Source Apportionment" will be Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said: executed by a joint team from the IIT- and weekly actions to systematically assess, "The technology to carry out real-time reduce, and prevent air quality deterioration Kanpur, the IIT-Delhi, The Energy & source apportionment of pollution has not Resources Institute (TERI) and the Indian in Delhi for many years to come." Karnataka issues New Delhi. Indian Navy's Kochi-based Southern Command on Friday banned the Friday flying of non-conventional aerial guidelines to prevent objects like drones and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) within 3 kilometre of Railways eases cargo movement Naval Base, Naval Units, and Naval Zika virus in state assets. According to Indian Navy officials, 'No drone flying zone' signboards have New Delhi. Alarmed by cases of Zika virus in been put around all the bases. neighbouring Kerala, Karnataka on Friday issued guidelines to prevent the spread of "Order is the implementation of an existing between India and Nepal the disease in the state. A six-member Ministry of Home Affairs order in this central team of experts has been dispatched regard," said Indian Navy officials. to Kerala to monitor the Zika virus situation "Flying of drones and UAVs are New Delhi: The entire adult population in average required to meet the India will be vaccinated against Covid by December target. Over the last 7 days, and support the state government in prohibited within 3 kilometres of Naval management of cases, the Union health Base, Naval Units and Naval assets. Any December, Dr NK Arora, who heads the there has been an average shortfall of ministry said on Friday. The symptoms of non-conventional aerial objects including National Expert Group on Vaccine 4.7 million jabs, pushing up the Zika are similar to dengue and they include Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems found Administration, said on Thursday, required vaccination rate needed to fever, rashes and joint pain. violating this prohibition, will be expressing confidence that the stop a third wave to 8.7 million jabs a As Zika cases have been reported in Kerala, destroyed/confiscated," said Southern government will be able to meet its target. day. Last month, Dr Randeep Guleria, border districts like Chamarajanagar, Naval informed. The Navy's decision This, he said, is based on the boost in chief of Delhi's All-India Institute of Dakshina Kannada, and Udupi have been came in view of a drone attack on an vaccine supply expected over the coming Medical Sciences and a member of the asked to be more vigilant. Kerala was put Indian Air Force base in Jammu last months. But states also have to uphold Centre's Covid Task Force, said a third on alert on Friday following the outbreak of month. Two low-intensity explosions their end by increasing the number of wave of Covid is "inevitable" and it Zika virus in the state, while the Centre were reported the early morning of June 28 vaccine administration centres. may hit in another six to eight weeks. spike in the number of Covid cases after a rushed a team of experts to monitor the in the technical area of Jammu Air Force "There has been a gradual increase in the Concern about a third wave has increased situation and aid the state government in Station. One of the blasts caused minor availability of vaccines," Dr Arora told in lull of 56 days. The spike has been recorded over the last week, with images of huge in an increasing number of states and Union the management of the cases after 13 new damage to the roof of a building while the an exclusive interview. Explaining the crowds in Himachal Pradesh as a heat wave ones were confirmed. The number of cases other exploded in an open area. There was graph, he said, "In June and July, there has Territories have been recording a spike. As gripped north India. Referring to the crowds of July 8, eight to 11 states and Union due to the mosquito-transmitted disease in no damage to any equipment, the IAF said. been an increase. The country got 5.6 crore at a meeting this evening with his new the southern state went up to 14 on Friday The investigation into the matter is in doses a month till May, now it is getting 10 Territories registered a rise. On the other council of ministers, Prime Minister hand, there has been a drop in vaccination following confirmation of 13 additional progress. to 12 crore doses and next month it should Narendra Modi said it should instil a sense samples by the National Institute of be nearing 16 to 18 croruntry recorded a rates, increasing the number of daily of fear in us. Virology. No participation of devotees in Jagannath Rath Yatra; COVID-19 negative servitors to pull chariots

New Delhi. The Jagannath Temple (servitors) and 1000 temple officials will administration on Friday informed that like be allowed to perform all rituals and Uttarakhand: Only 50 per the previous year, this year's Ratha Yatra RTPCR tests are going on at four places at festival would be organised without the Puri since July 8. Rath Yatra is a festival cent occupancy allowed in participation of devotees and in strict associated with Lord Jagannath held at adherence to safety protocols to contain the Puri annually in the state of Odisha. Earlier hotels amid tourists' rush spread of coronavirus. on Tuesday, the Supreme Court rejected a New Delhi. As the tourist's influx has increased in According to the Administrator of Puri batch of petitions seeking direction to Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Jagannath Temple, Ajaya Jena, the conduct Rath Yatra across Odisha and not Dhami on Friday said the state government has servitors testing negative for Covid-19 only in Puri Jagannath temple, as permitted issued an order regarding 50 per cent occupancy would be allowed to participate in the by the Odisha State Government in its capping in hotels in Nainital and Dehradun. pulling of the chariots. "Like last year this order earlier. "This year more people died, Commenting on the development, Dhami said, year also Rath Yatra will be held without and last year, lesser number of people "We have issued an order regarding 50per cent died," the three-judge bench of the Apex occupancy capping in Hotels in Nainital and devotees on July 12, 2021, as per the order Dehradun. of the Supreme Court and SOP issued by Court, headed by Chief Justice of India Challans are being issued to those who aren't the Odisha Government. No devotees were (CJI) NV Ramana observed and dismissed wearing masks. We are making efforts & will allowed to participate in Rath Yatra. the batch of petitions seeking its direction follow guidelines to contain the spread of the Chariot pullers who test RT-PCR negative to conduct the Rath Yatra, across many virus." Tourists have been thronging hills as the and have been fully vaccinated will be cities in Odisha, and not only in Puri. The heatwave has hit the plains and the second wave permitted to attend the yatra. Around 1,000 Odisha State Government had allowed and of COVID-19 seeing a significant decline in the officials excluding police personnel will be permitted to conduct the Rath Yatra only in country, although the gross violation of Covid deployed," said Jena. As per the Puri Jagannath temple with strict COVID- appropriate behaviour by the visitors is being Administrator, three thousand 'sevayat' 19 restrictions and protocols. accounted for in many places. New Delhi, Sunday, 11 July, 2021 EDITORIAL THE SIKH TIMES 6 Letters to the editor: Rediscover the human touch The ‘Union government’ Life, undoubtedly, is uncertain; but when we experience this uncertainty in our everyday affairs, we end up suffering from a ‘novel’ phobia — ‘Covid phobia’ In March 2020, an abrupt, Covid-induced debate, Rafale lockdown triggered a mass human migration in India. The Indian administration received significant criticism from its global counterparts investigation by France for aggravating a crisis amidst a raging pandemic. The analyst, Pronab Sen, argued that in the absence of substantial economic capital, migrants were being forced to return to their homes so that they could bank on social capital to stay afloat during the crisis. While the first wave of the pandemic brought to the fore the concern of people dying of hunger, it did not make the idea of death an everyday matter for society at large. The second wave in India has, however, completely changed this notion. Media reports of underreported death counts as well as the visuals of graveyards with multiple burning pyres have stoked the deepest fears in the people. Sir — A debate has broken out between the Life, undoubtedly, is uncertain; but when we government of Tamil Nadu and the Centre with experience this uncertainty in our everyday the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-ruled affairs, we end up suffering from a ‘novel’ dispensation insisting on using the term ‘ondriya phobia — ‘Covid phobia’. Because of this, we arasu’ or ‘Union government’ instead of ‘madhiya try and maximize our chances of survival by arasu’, that means Central government (“Just a distancing ourselves from possible sources of name”, July 5). The decision of the chief minister, infection. A good example of this was wealthy M.K. Stalin, to stick to this stance is a major step individuals taking shelter in safer countries to towards reviving the spirit of the Constitution in escape the dire situation in India; this safe our collective consciousness. After 71 years of physical space was available as a result of their adopting the Constitution, it is time that we fortunes and influential social connections. remembered the original intent of the founding Another manifestation of ‘Covid phobia’ was people banking solely on their social capital have been left with exacerbate migration on a mass scale. This fathers — Article 1 of the Constitution says that nothing as State and society retract their circle of caring. displacement is likely to lead to the emergence of newer “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States”. postponing treatments of other medical conditions. Managing the disease is often a lonely affair. Covid There are predictions that suggest that pandemics and spatial boundaries based on the lines of class and caste In fact, the Constituent Assembly did not use the other such extreme events are expected to become and make society more fragmented. Cities could restrict term ‘Centre’ or ‘Central government’ in any of its phobia is thus an upshot of this loneliness: the fear of ‘dying alone’ haunts us rather than dying itself. periodical occurrences in the age of climate change. the entry of rural folks. Upscale neighbourhoods could 395 Articles in 22 Parts and eight Schedules in the Strangely, climate change is still believed to be a turn into gated areas under surveillance. In fact, the original Constitution. Perhaps this was done Coping with this emergent crisis calls for collaboration. There needs to be collaboration on taking safety phenomenon of the distant future even though the world notion of a ‘climate haven’ includes the idea of gated consciously, in order to prevent the centralization is getting adversely affected by climatic disasters, communities that can efficiently exclude others from of powers in one unit. However, following the measures and distributing critical medical resources. leading to extreme uncertainties, fear and panic. accessing critical resources and offer an increased Partition and the violence of 1947 in Kashmir, the However, the ground reality is that people across scope of survival to their subscribers. It’s also possible Constituent Assembly was forced to revise its different social strata have varying levels of access to Moreover, our responses to such crisis situations, be it approach and it resolved in favour of a strong healthcare and other resources. This inaccessibility, Covid or climate change, are likely to be inadequate. that a black market would take over the dispensing of Centre. combined with inadequate medical facilities, It’s safe to assume that we are going to see similar critical life-saving resources during the crisis. This Stalin’s assertion that his government would aggravates Covid phobia, which, in turn, makes social situations in the near future where people would have to means that, once again, those on the margins are going continue to use the term, ‘Union’, has revived the collaboration difficult. Amidst a global crisis, instead of live amidst multiple constraints and with limited to be the worst hit by the fallouts of climate crisis. debate on state autonomy and federalism. an expansion in the circle of caring, there is evidence to resources, and the lack of financial resources and social Harnessing social capital is, therefore, a necessary Besides, the conflict arising between the Tamil suggest that social collaboration is diminishing in the capital would further threaten the lives and livelihoods condition for the welfare of the marginalized who have Nadu government and the Centre must be seen as face of shrinking social capital. The exchange of critical of marginalized people. been stripped of economic resources. Consequently, we the result of a power tussle and not merely a information on social media platforms has been a Is society capable of collaboration when faced with as a society need to find a way to tackle our fears and definition problem. Sir — The reference to the heartening phenomenon. Nevertheless, we need to imminent death? While Covid phobia is diminishing consolidate social collaboration while also expanding government at the Centre as the ‘Union reflect on whether these platforms reach the ones who the potential for collaborative action that can emerge as the ethics of care. It is more important to address the government’ by the chief minister of Tamil Nadu need help the most. There is also the challenge of the a critical pillar of support for the disadvantaged people, fundamental human anxieties underlying phobias so is not incorrect. The Constitution itself refers to iniquitous nature of the economic capital needed to a new form of eco-anxiety, climatic disaster phobia, is that imminent crises do not escalate into humanitarian India as a ‘Union of States’. While taking oath of survive. Unlike the affluent segments, those who are likely to creep in. Climate change is expected to disasters. office in May 2019, the prime minister, Narendra Modi, did not say that he is a Central minister but “a Minister for the Union”. Even a parliamentary committee suggested the use of the term “officials Sharper teeth of the Union of India” in place of “Central government officials”. The Centrally The draft anti-trafficking bill will be useful when it is implemented effectively and responsibly administered territories of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, the national capital As serious crimes persist and evolve in nature, in the pandemic. The enormous financial hardship on territory of Delhi, Lakshadweep and Puducherry, what way must laws be designed to deal with these families, the death of one or both parents of several to name a few, are known as ‘Union territories’ offences effectively? This would be a pertinent children, the mass displacement of people and the and not ‘Central territories’. The Bharatiya Janata question to ask in the light of the Centre preparing closure of schools, where at-risk children could Party seems to be going overboard to centralize the draft anti-trafficking bill, which seeks to have received attention, have aggravated the threat. every aspect of our lives and administration. It significantly widen the scope of offences that Trafficking also relies on shadowy networks among appears to overlook the fact that the framers of our count as human trafficking and impose stringent seasoned traffickers, law-keepers and officials. As Constitution envisaged India as a Union of states. punishments accordingly. The trafficking in such, it is heartening that the new law would Sir — An ugly war of words is raging between the persons (prevention, care and rehabilitation) bill, consider as offenders anyone in a position of and the Congress over a 2021 has already been praised by experts. They say authority, including defence personnel, government French judge being appointed to investigate the that it addresses nearly all the concerns raised in servants and doctors. However, will the paltry allegations of corruption related to the Rafale deal 2018 when a previous draft bill had been passed in conviction rate — it fell to 22 per cent in 2019 from worth Rs 59,000 crore for 36 fighter aircrafts the Lok Sabha in spite of stiff opposition from 29.4 per cent in 2018 — rise under a tightened law? purchased by India. But citizens are not getting parliamentarians and experts. If the new bill is This can only happen if reform is introduced to any wiser in the absence of any official response passed into law in its current form, it will expand India’s under-resourced and desensitized police from the Narendra Modi-led government on the the ambit of exploitation to include, among other force. The involvement of India’s counter-terrorism things, forced labour, organ harvesting, illegal task force in the ambit of the bill is instructive. issue. The Parquet National Financier of France clinical drug trials or unlawful bio-medical trafficking, especially those involving more than one However, concerns about checks and balances in the has launched the investigation acting on a research. Importantly, it will include transgender people child. In extreme cases — for instance, where the victims investigative process are warranted given the fact that complaint by Sherpa, a non-governmental along with women and children in the definition of are less than 12 years old — even the death penalty can be overriding powers are increasingly viewed as a licence for organization. The complaint is based on trafficking victims. It will also be operative in trafficking sought. impunity on the part of investigative agencies. The draft comprehensive reports backed by incriminating cases with cross-border implications. There will be scope Trafficking has traditionally thrived on poverty, moral bill will be useful when it is implemented effectively and documents published by Mediapart, an online for life imprisonment in most incidents of child- turpitude and violence. The crisis has been exacerbated by responsibly. investigative journal. Fire in the belly The passing of the Vietnam generation

Occasionally, an event takes place which illuminates Given the distance of the Left upsurge from the pro- She went first to the United Kingdom and then to the US in a flash of light the appalling injustice amidst Soviet communist parties and the cautious stance, to study about differently-abled children and how they which we live in this world every day of our lives. despite a certain degree of fondness, towards the pro- should be cared for. While in the US, she became active Such an event changes the way we look at the Chinese breakaways from these orthodox parties, the in the anti-Vietnam War movement. Coming from a world and leaves a lasting impact on our lives and few communist parties in the world that had adopted prosperous background, she had never had any contact on the lives of many others, even those located far an independent course — independent of both with Left politics before. Exposure to Vietnam not only from the scene of the event. The Spanish Civil War Moscow and Beijing — appeared attractive; indeed radicalized her but also changed the course of her life. must have been one such event, for otherwise so the Vietnamese Communist Party itself was one She returned to India and became a full-time activist of many young persons from all over Europe and such. the CPI(M). She worked for the trade union wing of the America would not have volunteered to fight in For many Indian students radicalized by these party (Citu), took an initiative in organizing women distant Spain as part of the International Brigade developments and wanting to return home to workers, edited — almost single-handedly — the journal and sacrifice their lives. contribute in some way to the cause of the of the Co-ordination Committee of Working Women, and In my lifetime, however, it was undoubtedly the revolutionary struggle, the Communist Party of was a founder-member of the All India Democratic Vietnam War that was such an event. It radicalized India (Marxist) appeared an attractive option. The Women’s Association. Right until the end, she was active thousands among the literati, the result of which CPI(M), in turn, organized a set of annual in the women’s movement, especially the working was the arousal of an enormous interest in conferences around that time where the party’s top women’s movement. The other stalwart who passed Marxism all over the world. This interest in leadership (at least two to four politburo members at away in May was Mythily Sivaraman. Slightly older than Marxism had nothing to do with the Soviet Union each conference) interacted with Left intellectuals, Ranjana, Mythily had a job at the UN that she decided to and the traditional communist parties, since the including those returning from abroad, in open, no- give up and returned to India to become a CPI(M) appeal of traditional communism had faded by holds-barred discussions spread over several days. I activist. When the Keezhvenmani massacre of Dalit agricultural labourers took place, she was among the first then among the youth; and notwithstanding the intensity, revolutionary literature poured out from remember at least three such conferences, one held at obvious sympathy that this Left upsurge had for the Madras Christian College, Tambaram; one held at the to visit the village to report on it and draw the attention of publishers who smelt a profitable opportunity and got the world to the gruesome carnage that had occurred. Her revolutionary positions adopted by Mao Zedong’s China into the act. Antonio Gramsci’s Prison Notebooks, Rosa Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute, Mumbai; and one at and the breakaway Maoist groups that emerged the Indian Institute of Public Administration, Delhi. visit to Keezhvenmani was an act of immense courage Luxemburg’s Anti-Kritik, Bukharin’s critique of for she was taking on the might of the landlords and her everywhere as a sequel to Mao’s split with Moscow, it Luxemburg, all classics that would otherwise have Thus, the ‘Vietnam generation’ of returnees drifted to a generally steered clear of these groups as well. The year, large extent towards the CPI(M) and, to a lesser extent, reports on the event were both moving and brilliant. remained confined to obscure library shelves, suddenly Mythily was an outstanding public speaker and a 1968, was particularly crucial. In May, there was the flooded the bookshops along with Pelican paperbacks of towards the various Communist Party of India (Marxist- workers’ uprising in France which got closely linked to Leninist) groups, although many, of course, did not join firebrand trade unionist; but she too moved eventually to the works of Frantz Fanon, Paul Baran, Paul Sweezy, the women’s movement and was a founder-member of the students’ movement that was occurring Andre Gunder Frank and a host of other writers. There any political party but remained committed to the Left simultaneously; the workers occupied factories all over cause in their respective spheres of professional activity. the AIDWA where she remained active until overcome was a parallel upsurge in creativity in the visual arts, with by age-related debility some years ago. What was France as the students were occupying universities. And cinema leading the way. Everywhere, however, there was With the passage of time, the Vietnam generation of then there was the Tet offensive in South Vietnam where returnees has now grown old. They are now in their striking about both these activists was their abiding faith a desire not just to produce excellent creations but also to in the possibility of creating a better world. When the the Viet Cong stormed Saigon and even occupied the US contribute in some direct manner to the revolution that seventies and early eighties. The passing away of some of embassy there, precisely at a time the United States of them is to be expected in the normal course, but Covid-19 revolution is no longer on the horizon as it once appeared appeared imminent. I do not know the mood in India at to be, there is a tendency on the part of those who had America was claiming success in the war; the offensive the time since I was away, but among many Indian has been particularly severe on them. The month of May made clear to the world that the Americans could never saw the passing of two such stalwarts. Ranjana Nirula once been activists to settle down to a routine existence, students abroad there was a strong desire to return to the going through one’s communist chores but lacking the win the war, although the war itself was to drag on for country and contribute in some way to the revolution. was one. She came from an affluent Punjabi family, her another seven years. As student radicalism acquired father being a doctor who worked for the United Nations. fire in their bellies. New Delhi, Sunday, 11 July, 2021 Tech&CAREER CareerCareer THE SIKH TIMES 7

She has just been placed in a small manufacturing firm, as biases that expectedly result in smaller and less varied an associate manager-production. On her first day at the employee pools. The lesser the diversity (read the lesser office, the first thought that strikes her is: "Is the females), the more stereotypical it gets. This is the 5 ways to succeed in a manufacturing really my cup of tea?" With labourers reason why women may find progressing and outpacing in operating their machines around her and a production these industries can be riddled with hurdles. manager sitting right across her to explain the plan of It is not very hard to enter a male-dominated profession, operation and the schedule of production, she feels male-dominated but it's tougher to survive in there. Among other obstacles, ambivalent. Not that she lacks interest, but she knows many women struggle with pre-set notions that certain somewhere that male-dominated industries pose serious jobs demand skillsets that are linked to masculinity. challenges for a woman's career progression. She To inject some positivity here, let's take a look at 5 ways suddenly remembers those peppy words by Marilyn that women can come into their own in any profession. Monroe: "I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it." Self-analysis According to research by Catalyst, an NGO focusing on Career development is a continuous process that starts expanding business opportunities for women, talent with self-assessment. This critical first step is the WorkplaceWorkplace management systems are often susceptible to pro-male foundation step for personal and professional personality development. A routine self-assessment helps keeps an individual informed about her strengths and weaknesses at Rina, 23, has just completed her MBA in production varied stages of life. A comprehensive self-analysis would include doing the SWIPE test, which helps you analyse management, and dreams of a corporate career. four core elements of your personality— strengths, weakness, interests, potential development and emotional way and with the right people in your industry. However, Research bears out that women who are more aggressive quotient. Examining these four areas will help you according to a study published in the Harvard Business and assertive when the situation calls for it are more likely understand your personality in distinct spheres, so you Review women are often unable to exploit the power of to be promoted. know which parts of your life need further development their connections despite their sociability. For women to Beware of stereotypes and which attributes play to your strengths. benefit through networking, they need to engage in "It's not done that way", "You are new in this field so you Networking interactions that include exchanges about their skills, probably you don't know"... No! Do not let these kind of According to Adam Small, CEO of Strategic Business talents, and potential development. When looking for statements give you an inferiority complex. Be prepared to Network, "Networking is the single most groups to network with, give preference to those assert yourself at all times. This does not mean being rude powerful marketing tactic to whose members are well-connected over groups or uncooperative, but having the confidence to stand your accelerate and sustain that are simply large or well-publicised. ground and defend your convictions. Success has success for any Collaboration is the key. traditionally been considered acceptable for women only individual or Promote your own self if it's in a field that is judged as appropriate for them and is viewed as off-limits in fields that are male-dominated. You organization." It Be your own "man"! Speak for yourself. Got a need to fight those conventions. is a powerful new idea or a cost-saving suggestion? Put it on tool if you do the table. Women have a tendency to Find a mentor it the right underestimate their own performance, Many women must have walked the same path as you and especially when they find themselves in a have figured out how to overcome the obstacles along the minority, but confidence is a must. So, pave way. Instead of simply winging it and risking more that track with blazing confidence and mistakes, approach them for their guidance. Connect with remember that it's perfectly alright to be one or two women you admire and seek their advice when wrong or fail sometimes. Just don't dwell on it. needed. If you do not know of someone directly, use social Also acknowledge the fact that people around you will, websites to connect with people in similar fields. whether intentionally or unknowingly, underestimate Just remember that there are many successful women out you. There will be times when you will be there and most of them are proof that being hardworking, your only cheerleader. Manage what resolute, smart and thick-skinned in the face of critical you can, work hard, follow your gut, reviews at their work; have enabled them to rise to the top, stay true at heart and be rational, and with or without familial support. Go on girl! You can be a things will fall in place. shero too!

A broad categorization of all tasks is essential to bring prioritization in motion. Here's why Srinivas Ghanagam, head HR, Freudenberg India, explains, "Being able to distinguish between `urgent' and prioritizing `important' tasks is one of the best known ways of dealing with a flood of emails, projects and presentations, the former being less critical than the latter. The focus should, therefore, be placed on `important' work, which is usually more strategic in nature; losing focus of the same can be the Work undoing of an up and coming executive." isWork important Manuel D'Souza, director - HR, Serco Global Services, tells us how such measures also allow work-life balance, "Time spent on planning activities saves The typical work day of a professional is sufficient time in execution. 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Rajiv Naithani, associate VP HR Interview Highlight team activities you have undertaken that not only creates value, but creates the and L&D, GlobalLogic, gives - it shows your ability to collaborate. right value. suggestions: - Elaborate on situations that make you feel Why is prioritizing of workload necessary at - Make a work list: The most important task before preparing for a job proud - it shows confidence and self- all? Abhijit Nimgaonkar, India capability & Pen down every possible thing you can do expertise centre head and office managing interview is to start with a self assessment of whether motivation. in a day; - Discuss instances when you have helped principal (Delhi), ZS, answers, "The classic - Categorize urgent vs important: you suit the position and organization in question. others - it is a sign of empathy. Finally, in a situation faced by employees today is See if you have any tasks that need positive way, share instances of personal simultaneous urgent requests from multiple immediate attention and if not completed Here are a few tips on how you can sail interview. There is a job for everyone; they challenges that brought you where you are stakeholders. In the context of a global soon, will have serious negative impact on through your first job interview. just need to home in on the right place. today - it exhibits strength of character. marketplace (different time zones), business and people; The foremost issue all organizations face is - A lot of engineers may actually do well in - Speak about your career vision. When you increasing compensation (higher - Evaluate value importance: that candidates do not match up to the creative positions than technical roles. If know how the job fits in the grand picture of expectations), many communication Scan the list and identify highest value- needs of the job. Many job aspirants look at technical expertise is your area of interest and your career, the interviewer is most likely to channels (request reach and immediacy), adding tasks. Determine the amount of their careers from a myopic view of brands prowess, go for it.Evaluate which subject or choose you because it creates certainty. prioritising daily , weekly , monthly tasks is efforts expected to be invested on each and fancy designations coupled with fat activity you are best at. It shows your interest This is rare because many engineering key to effective responsibility management. activity and set the order accordingly; salaries. The first five years of one's and natural inclination. If the inner call says, graduates are disillusioned and openly talk Working faster is not the solution; instead, - Be compliant and flexible: Don't forget professional life are formative, which is `choose an alternative career,' please do so. about being explorers. Be clear where you working on the right tasks is essential." that change is certain and be prepared for why this period should be utilized to gather Do not succumb to social pressure. It is better wish to go. Employers would not like to waste work that will come above your set profound professional experience. This is to succeed than to `ape' and remain mediocre. time, money and effort on individuals who are order of priorities; not the time to hunt for a cozy post. - The interviewer has been entrusted with the continually exploring. If that is the case, go for - Cut the cord: The most important task before preparing task of hiring the best in a competitive career advice or seek other professional help You probably can't get to everything on for a job interview is to start with a self- environment. It is thus your responsibility to before interviews. your list. Focus on the priorities that assessment of whether you suit the convince him/her of your capabilities. In the case of engineers, interviewers' you know you must and can complete position and organization in Data and facts always expectations are going to be specific. They for the day. question.Visualise yourself as a part of the help, so converge on look for thought leadership, precision in all Mehul Shah, MD, Collabera, describes organization: tangible information you do, the ability to comprehend a problem the Pareto principle in the context of How confident do you feel about being rather than abstract and create solutions, an prioritization of workload, "The Pareto there? Is the work is in line with your points. However, the innovative mindset and principle states that of the things you do interest and natural abilities? statistics must be critical thinking. As an during your day , only 20 per cent The inner call, backed up by focused on engineer, your ability to produce 80 per cent of your results. It research, is crucial before lead a team will carry emphasizes on putting more energy in you choose to go for the tremendous weight. prioritizing your tasks in the first hour Above all, one must at work and focus on the 20 per cent that "look and feel" like matters. When the fire drills of the day an engineer and not a begin to sap your time and something in casual person from the schedule has to slip, make sure it's nowher e. not part of that 20 per cent." Lastly, Prioritization also enables employees understand to maintain clarity on the ultimate goals that rejection of the organization. Sailesh Shetty, VP has nothing human resources & services, Toyota to do with you Kirloskar Motor, explains, personally. It is "Organisations should make every about an employee understand the role he or she understanding is playing in solving the issues that your important for the organisation. abilities do not Employees should have clarity on what suit the job. So, is expected from them; this enables gear up for the them to prioritise better. When the next opening. employer engages employees every day in analysing and solving problems, they feel highly motivated." Thus, prioritisation can make a lot of difference in employee efficiency and productivity . New Delhi, Sunday, 11 July, 2021 WORLD THE SIKH TIMES 8

Joe Biden dials Vladimir Putin on ransomware attack from Vaccinated teachers and students Russia Washington. US President Joe Biden on Friday spoke with his Russian counterpart don’t need masks, says CDC Vladimir Putin on the ongoing ransomware attacks from Russia, the White House said. Biden spoke with Putin about the ongoing ransomware attacks by criminals based in The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased up on its Covid-19 guidelines on Friday, stating that Russia that have impacted the US and other vaccinated teachers and students are no longer required to wear masks inside school buildings. countries around the world, the White House said in a readout of the call. Biden New York. Vaccinated teachers and students Hopkins University public health Arizona, Iowa and Texas, have barred underscored the need for Russia to take don’t need to wear masks inside school professor who has children in elementary local school officials from requiring action to disrupt ransomware groups buildings, the Centres for Disease Control and middle schools. “It would be a very masks. Widespread mask-wearing is operating in Russia and emphasised that he and Prevention said Friday in relaxing its weird dynamic, socially, to have some expected to continue this fall in some is committed to continued engagement on Covid-19 guidelines. The changes come kids wearing masks and some not. And of the nation’s largest school districts, the broader threat posed by ransomware, it amid a national vaccination campaign in tracking that? Teachers shouldn’t need to but not in others. In Detroit’s public said. During the call, Biden reiterated that which children as young as 12 are eligible to be keeping track of which kids should schools, everyone will be required to the US will take any necessary action to get shots, as well as a general decline in have masks on,” she said. Another wear a mask unless everyone in the defend its people and its critical Covid-19 hospitalizations and deaths. potential headache: Schools should classroom has been vaccinated. infrastructure in the face of this continuing “We’re at a new point in the pandemic that continue to space kids — and their desks Philadelphia was planning to require challenge, it said. “The leaders commended we’re all really excited about,” and so it’s — 3 feet apart in classrooms, the CDC masks, but the school district was the joint work of their respective teams time to update the guidance, said Erin says. But the agency emphasized that reviewing the policy based on the new following the US-Russia summit that led to Sauber-Schatz, who leads the CDC task spacing should not be an obstacle to CDC guidance. Houston will not the unanimous renewal of cross-border force that prepares recommendations getting kids back in schools. And it said too burdensome, administrators might require masks at all because of the Texas law. humanitarian assistance to Syria today in designed to keep Americans safe from distancing is not required among fully choose to just keep a masking policy in place What about requiring Covid-19 vaccination the UN Security Council,” the White House Covid-19. The nation’s top public health vaccinated students or staff.for everyone. “The guidance is really written as a condition of school attendance? That’s added. agency is not advising schools to require All of this may prove hard to implement, and to allow flexibility at the local level,” commonly done across the country to shots for teachers and vaccine-eligible kids. that’s why CDC is advising schools to make Sauber-Schatz said. prevent spread of measles and other Biden to host Germany’s Merkel And it’s not offering guidance on how decisions that make the most sense, Sauber- State mandates are further complicating the diseases. The CDC has repeatedly praised teachers can know which students are Schatz said. The biggest questions will be at issue. Several states, including California such requirements, but the agency on Friday at White House next Thursday vaccinated or how parents will know which middle schools where some students are and Virginia, have policies requiring all didn’t recommend that measure because it is teachers are immunised. That’s probably eligible for shots and others aren’t. If sorting students to wear masks at school regardless considered a state and local policy decision, – White House going to make for some challenging school vaccinated and unvaccinated students prove of vaccination. But governors and CDC officials said. environments, said Elizabeth Stuart, a Johns lawmakers in some other states, including in Washington. US President Joe Biden will host a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel next Thursday to affirm Joe Biden nominates Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as envoy to India “deep and enduring” ties between the California forest closed NATO allies while also tackling some areas Washington. US President Joe Biden on served under the Commander, US Pacific of disagreement, the White House said on Friday nominated Los Angeles Mayor Eric Fleet and the Defence Intelligence Agency, as wildfires burn, heat Friday. Garcetti as his ambassador to India. If retiring in 2017 as a Lieutenant. A Rhodes White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said confirmed by the Senate, Garcetti, 50, would Scholar, he studied at Queen’s College, returns the two leaders would discuss ransomware replace Kenneth Juster. Oxford and the London School of attacks that have hit companies in the Early this week, Juster was appointed as Economics and Political Science. Garcetti California. Flames threatening United States and around the world, as well distinguished fellow at the Council on was selected as an inaugural Asia 21 Fellow campgrounds and cabins prompted as the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Foreign Relations. Announcing the of the Asia Society, and taught at Occidental evacuations and closed off a swath Russia to Germany, which Washington nomination along with several other College’s Department of Diplomacy and of Northern California forest as the opposes. Psaki said it would be an “official ambassadors, the White House said Eric M World Affairs, as well as at the University of state headed into another weekend working visit” aimed at shoring up the Garcetti has been the Mayor of the City of Southern California’s School of of dry, scorching weather and the partnership between the two countries and Los Angeles since 2013, following 12 years International Relations. “He has lived and continuing threat of wildfires. identifying ways to further strengthen as a member of the City Council, including lines, and shifting to an all-electric fleet. conducted field work on nationalism, Hundreds of firefighters aided by cooperation. It will be Merkel’s first visit to six as Council President. As Mayor, Garcetti Garcetti co-founded Climate Mayors and led ethnicity, and human rights in Southeast Asia aircraft were fighting the Washington since Biden took office in oversees the busiest container port in the more than 400 US mayors to adopt the Paris and Northeast Africa. He is the founding Chair Beckwourth Complex, two blazes January. Merkel, now in her fourth term, Western Hemisphere, the largest municipal Climate agreement. He is the current Chair of of the Latino Alliance of Mayors at the US sparked by lightning that were has said she will step down after German utility in the country, and one of the busiest C40 Cities a network of 97 of the world's Conference of Mayors, serves on the Board of carving their way through the national elections in September. Psaki said airports in the world. He led LA’s successful biggest cities taking bold climate action and National Association of Latino Elected and eastern edge of the million-acre Biden continued to view the $11 billion bid to return the summer Olympic Games to has led the organization’s engagement and Appointed Officials, and speaks fluent Plumas National Forest in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline as a “bad deal,” but American soil for the first time in three expansion in India as well as C40’s global Spanish,” the White House said. Biden has northern Sierra Nevada near the declined to say if an agreement could be decades. He currently chairs LA Metro, the response to the COVID-19 pandemic through also nominated Denise Campbell Bauer, as his Nevada state line. reached to stave off resumption of country’s second-busiest transit agency, the sharing of best practices and resources. envoy to Monaco; Peter D Haas, to Campgrounds and homes around temporarily suspended U.S. tariffs on Nord which is building or extending 15 new transit During 12 years as an Intelligence Officer in Bangladesh; and Bernadette M Meehan, his Frenchman Lake were under Stream 2 AG, the Germany company behind the US Navy Reserve Component, Garcetti top diplomat to Chile. evacuation orders Friday and a the pipeline, and its chief executive. The nearly 200-square-mile (518- U.S. State Department in May concluded square-kilometer) area of the forest that the company and CEO Matthias was closed because of the danger, Warnig, an ally of Russian President fire information officer Pandora Vladimir Putin, engaged in sanctionable Clear early signs of fourth Covid-19 Valle said. After a day and night of activity. But Secretary of State Antony explosive growth, the fire covered Blinken immediately waived those more than 38 square miles (98 sanctions, saying it was in the U.S. national square kilometers) at midmorning interest. Biden has said he wants to improve Friday, causing containment to ties with Germany, an ally he needs to help wave starting in Pakistan: Minister drop to 11%. The flames were deal with broader issues including climate burning through pine, fir and change, the economic recovery and chaparral turned bone-dry by low vaccination for workers of various sectors relations with Iran and China. German humidity and high temperatures, and students. The NCOC said in a statement officials say they hope to resolve the issue while ridgetop winds and afternoon that no one will be allowed to travel without by August and the Biden-Merkel meeting gusts of up to 35 mph were “really > Minister for Planning a vaccination certificate after August 1. could provide important momentum for pushing” the flames at times, Valle “Visitors to tourist spots aged 30 and above getting to a deal. Berlin and Washington said. The fire was one of several Asad Umar said on Friday will not be allowed without a vaccination also remain at odds over a temporary burning in the north, where several certificate,” it said, adding that hotel waiver of intellectual property rights being other large blazes destroyed dzens there are "clear early bookings without vaccination certificates considered by World Trade Organization of homes in recent days. In the will be prohibited. The NCOC also warned members to help end the COVID-19 region between the Oregon border signs" of a fourth Covid-19 of a ban on tourist spots if cases continue to pandemic. Washington backs the waiver, and the northern end of the Central rise. The forum also made it mandatory to but Germany is opposed. Valley, the big Lava and Tennant wave starting in Pakistan. get vaccinated by July 31 for all private and fires were significantly contained, they ignored the rules. "Two weeks ago, I corporate sector employees, including those and progress was reported at the South Korea reports third tweeted that our artificial intelligence models affiliated with agriculture, media sectors, law, Salt Fire as containment improved are showing the possible emergence of a fourth various factories and even street vendors. to 45%. The Salt Fire has burned 27 consecutive record high new wave. Those associated with the transport and hotel homes and 14 outbuildings north of Now there are clear early signs of a fourth wave industry, gymnasiums, employees of mosques, Covid-19 cases Redding, which hit 100 degrees starting," he said in a tweet. He cited poor SOP including imams, workers at workshops and Islamabad. There are "clear early signs" of a (37.7 Celsius) before 11 a.m. The compliance by the people and the spread of wedding halls will also be vaccinated by the Seoul. South Korea posted its highest-ever fourth Covid-19 wave starting in Pakistan due Lava Fire destroyed 20 structures, Covid-19 variants, including the Delta variant, end of this month. The NCOC asked students number of new daily Covid-19 infections to poor compliance with the standard operating including 13 homes, and damaged first identified in India, as reasons for the fourth of 18 years and above to get vaccinated by in the last 24 hours, the Korea Disease procedures and the spread of the Delta variant, two structures. The Tennant Fire wave in Pakistan. The NCOC, the nerve centre August 31. Meanwhile, Pakistan recorded Control and Prevention Agency said on Minister for Planning Asad Umar said on destroyed five buildings, including of Pakistan's coronavirus response, has 1,737 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours Saturday, the third consecutive day of Friday. two homes. In north-central previously confirmed the presence of different which was the highest since 1,923 cases record highs in new infection cases. Umar, who is also the head of the National Arizona, increased humidity variants of coronavirus in Pakistan, including recorded on June 4. Pakistan recorded 663 Command and Operation Center (NCOC) to slowed a big wildfire that posed a Starting on Monday, coronavirus curbs will the Delta variant, Beta variant that was first cases on June 21 which marked the end of the combat Covid-19, said field reports were threat to the rural community of be tightened to the strictest level possible detected in South Africa, and the Alpha variant third wave that hit the country in March and showing a complete disregard for the standard Crown King. The 24.5-square-mile in Seoul and neighbouring regions for the that was discovered in the United Kingdom. peaked on April 17 with 6,127 new cases. Last operating procedures (SOPs) and warned that (63.5-square-kilometer) lightning- first time, South Korea said on Friday, as Pakistan on Friday announced to ban air travel year Pakistan battled two waves of the the government would be forced to shut down caused fire in Yavapai County was the streak of record new cases fanned for unvaccinated people from next month and pandemic. concern. wedding halls, indoor restaurants and gyms if 29% contained. The country reported 1,378 new Covid-19 cases as of midnight Friday, up from Thursday’s previous record of 1,316 a day. South Korea has so far fared better Swine fever surge hits small farms in China's Sichuan than many industralised nations in infections and deaths, with a mortality rate of 1.22% and the number of severe There have been fresh outbreaks of Swine fever in northern China this year, and there are cases at 148 as of Friday, which is much lower than the previous peak in late more strains of the virus circulating. December. However, the rising trend has prompted a warning that new case Beijing. Large numbers of pigs are dying the number of large farms. Xiao Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs numbers may nearly double by end-July. from African swine fever in China's top estimated losses at around 10% to 15% of did not respond to a request for comment. That has led to tougher curbs by the hog-producing province, say, farmers and the herd. "It started in June and is still China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural government including people being analysts, raising concerns it could spread spreading," said a farmer in Jingyan Affairs reported two cases of swine fever in advised to stay home as much as possible further across the south and slow China's county under Leshan city who had more Sichuan in March, one in the east in Huaying and social gatherings restricted to two pork production recovery. than 30 sows and several hundred hogs city, and another in the far west. It did not people after 6.00 p.m. from four earlier in The deadly African swine fever virus wiped before the disease hit his farm. "The big respond to a fax seeking comment on recent the day. About 11% of South Korea’s 52 out around half of China's huge pig herd pigs all got it and died. There's still more cases. Sichuan's government said this week million population has completed during 2018 and 2019 but the country than a hundred small ones that might also it was introducing measures to stabilize hog vaccination, including receiving both rapidly rebuilt much of the lost stock last die," he told Reuters, declining to be production and pork prices, including shots for vaccines requiring two doses, year. But there have been fresh outbreaks named because of the sensitivity of the "deepening prevention and control of in northern China this year, and there are issue. African swine fever and other major while 30% have received one dose, investment fund. Most of those impacted are KDCA said in a statement. The country more strains of the virus circulating. Now, He said the disease, which he had already diseases". It is targetting output of 58 million southwestern Sichuan province, which small farmers who had relaxed disease experienced in 2019, had infected almost all pigs this year. The latest outbreaks have aims to reach herd immunity before prevention measures to reduce costs after November by inoculating 70% of the produced 48.5 million hogs for slaughter last farms nearby, and many several kilometres created additional supply as farmers panic year, about 9% of the country's total, is also hog prices plunged in recent months, said further away. "There are dead pigs and send pigs to slaughter. Sichuan's hog public with at least one shot by Xiao. Small farmers still account for a September. South Korea’s total Covid-19 seeing a resurgence of the virus. "Recently everywhere," said another farmer in price, usually higher than most regions Sichuan is quite serious,” said Xiao Lin, an relatively large share of hog output in Luzhou, a city 200 km (124 miles) southeast because of its large population and high infections to date stand at 166,722, with Sichuan, where mountainous terrain limits 2,038 deaths. analyst at Shenzhen-based Win & Fun of Jingyan. The Sichuan Provincial consumption levels, has fallen below. New Delhi, Sunday, 11 July, 2021 CareerCAREER THE SIKH TIMES 9 5 most lucrative

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In India, there is an increase in demand for skilled an entrepreneurship venture, actuaries as multinationals grow and particularly in areas of modern expand their businesses into the farming, biotechnology, genetic multinational companies look to environment and ability to perform Read on to find out... Professionals are in high demand in country. engineering, nanotechnology, enter the Indian market, speakers of under pressure are crucial. One must BPOs and localisation companies, vaccines, diagnostics, feed and Translators Hindi and other Indian languages are also be creative and have strong IT programmers developers embassies and multinational value added animal products With globalisation, the demand for in high demand. people skills. Application programmers create and organisations. Graduates with a thereby opening up new avenues for translation and language-related One can enter any of the varied sub- modify computer applications. 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Research should be done kind isn't easy and managing it about the company's vision, leadership team, company's success is an altogether daunting task. and challenges, products and the Here are a few tips to lead a latest news on the organisation. This Essentials helps the candidate to refer to some of new venture competitively. Start-upStart-up these aspects as part of the cover letter to create a connection. One needs to A vital quality for successful Most hiring managers these days prefer that get a good sense of the company's entrepreneurs, leadership skills are candidates send them a cover letter while applying tone, language and culture, which are important while being at the helm of a for a position in their organisation. Here are a few crucial elements that one should start-up. It is niche since holding the mirror while writing. reins of a new venture entails effectively things an ideal cover letter must include. - Focus: managing employees who leave the One should focus on what needs to be allure of big organisations to work in a A cover letter is a two-minute highlighted.The cover letter need not different environment and take up elevator pitch for someone to get be a reposition of resume or a opportunities that wouldn't usually come interested in the product i.e. the summary of the resume. It should their way. resume. Hence, it should be focus on the skills and capabilities Shubhra Bhardwaj, CEO, founder and appropriately packaged and which have been acquired through the director, Ferriswheel (an event presented. If this pitch fails to previous employment experiences management firm) says that styles of impress, the chance of getting the and how it connects to the present leadership change depending upon the opportunity is lost. In today's world, opportunity. Focus more on quality size of the company and its employee where there are other sources of parameters than quantity. If one is base.Talking about the distinguishing references like LinkedIn, Twitter, applying for a job in tech, they might features of a start-up, he says, "The web blogs and where resumes are talk about how the company's driving force behind a successful start- chief trainer at Work Better, an START-UP : mainly sent through emails, the technology is changing people's lives up is thinking out-of-the-box. The executive education and training Be resilient and always on the look- cover letter assumes more and how thrilling it is to be a part of environment in such a company is also firm, "Irrespective of the size of an out Leaders of start-ups need to be importance and has to stand out this transformation. If one is applying homegrown and informal as opposed to applying for; it cannot be the same organisation there are a few things passionate and ambitious, display from a vast pool of applications. for a job in fashion, they can talk a large company where employees are for all jobs. This is the first that help improve employee morale. high-levels of energy and initiative. Though one should not care too about how fashion has changed since bound by well laid out codes of impression a candidate can create Acknowledging their contributions Typically dissatisfied with the much about the "rules" and should the 90s and the factors influencing conduct." and it has to be specific as to why she towards the growth of the company, status quo, they must be try to be memorable and nail down today's fashion trends. Everything has According to Andrew Warren Smith, is the best candidate for the job. In a appreciation of the efforts put in and competitive and reluctant to take no their competencies well to stand out, a hidden history. Use it to show managing director, DDI India, the few lines, the cover letter should updating them about the progress of for an answer. They must also be there are certain points to consider expertise and interest. largest issue confronting start-ups is the contain a summary of one's the firm are some of the ways to keep good at identifying opportunities while writing a cover letter. - Be realistic: Downplay the use of risk of failure. "With a 90% failure rate experience and an optimism of why them going." for new products, services and adverbs like "absolutely thrilled for amongst start-ups, leaders must be - Customise your letter: the candidate thinks this opportunity "As a start-up leader, it's quite markets Be confident and engaging the opportunity" or "very excitedly aware that the odds are stacked against Cover letters need to be made is best suited for them. stimulating for me to be around my Such leaders convey a simple, vivid applying!" Just showcase your them. Large corporates thrive by specific to the job opportunity one is - Research: team whenever difficult situations picture of the organisation's vision competency and why you make the maintaining their status quo repeating arise. This brings a lot of positive and goal and generate energy and ideal fit for the position. Cut the fluff. successes of the past and leveraging energy and a sense of oneness to enthusiasm that can invoke passion Avoid, at all costs, describing scale to remain competitive. Hence, it is work. One thing that keeps me as among employ ees to work towards yourself as a "team player" or a important for leaders to back their desire well as my team motivated is a common goal Be ready to take "people per son"; instead, show off to succeed with innovations that can not ongoing communication -addressing risks Leaders of start-ups need to your skills with descriptive only disrupt the status quo, but also carve work issues, discussing matters and recognise risks and pursue actions statements like: "I'm an expert a niche for the organisation." giving honest feedback to each that have acceptable levels of risk. communicator with X numbers of He elaborates further saying that other," expresses Bhardwaj. They need to proactively build and years' experience and with the leadership in start-ups goes beyond PEOPLE MANAGERS VS align stakeholders, capabilities, and ability to bring together diverse merely possessing entrepreneurial and SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS resources for getting things done departments to develop a commercial skills and has to be coupled As a start-up leader, it is important to quickly. They must also be flexible cohesive programme." It is with a strong execution capability. be observant of your people, to adapt to change and mend the longer, but stronger. "Entrepreneurs today must identify understand their aspirations and give work environment accordingly Be market opportunities and implement - Testimonials: them timely feedback all year round self-aware and receptive Start-up robust and sustainable plans that can Finally, while you are in order to get the most out of them. It leaders need to be aware of their quickly and efficiently capitalise on ending the cover letter, do is also important to let your impact on others, seek input, be these factors." provide a solid employees know that subject matter receptive to feed back and take BOOST EMPLOYEE MORALE testimonial which may be experts are as important and vital to action to improve themselves based An essential quality of a good business from your professional an organisation as senior ranking such feedback Have a solid vision leader is to instill a sense of confidence social account as the final managers, in charge of handling Your vision of the company is vital among his her employees. This is pitch of why this resume teams of employees. and must be backed with especially important in start-ups where matters the most. This is Secondly, a start-up leader needs to conviction. The ultimate test individuals are constantly trying to the resume brand with play an active part in helping each however, is instilling it among prove their mettle in newer ways.A little customer testimonial; team member understand their employees and encouraging them pat on their backs can surely help them choose it properly as it strengths, weaknesses and what the to put in their best effort towards the go a long way. should be the best one for this organisation expects from them. company opportunity. Says Swapnil Kamat, founder, CEO and TO SUCCESSFULLY LEAD A New Delhi, Sunday, 11 July, 2021 BUSINESS THE SIKH TIMES 10

SBI alert! Net banking services Petrol, Diesel Prices: will remain suspended on July 10, 11, check timings New Delhi: If you are a State Bank of India Petrol crosses Rs 100 mark in Jammu, check rates in your city (SBI) customer, then we have important news for you. SBI said that its net banking New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices were services will remain unavailable on July 10 increased again on Saturday after a day of and July 11 for a few hours. hiatus. With the latest revision, petrol and Besides net banking services, SBI customers diesel prices have breached the Rs 100 won’t be able to use YONO, YONO Lite or mark in a few more cities. In Delhi, petrol UPI services as well. Taking it to Twitter, prices were increased by 35 paise litre SBI urged its customers to bear with the while diesel jumped by 26 paise in the bank as it aims to offer a better banking national capital. On Saturday (July 10), experience. “We request our esteemed petrol is selling in Delhi at Rs 100.91 per customers to bear with us as we strive to litre while diesel is retailing at Rs 89.88. provide a better Banking experience,” This is the seventh hike within 10 days of SBI’s tweet read. If you have to do any July. In May and June, petrol and diesel important transaction, then you should prices were increased by 16 times in each settle it immediately before the temporary month. Meanwhile, petrol prices in suspension comes into effect. In its tweet, Mumbai have climbed uphill to Rs the SBI also notified the timings for the 106.93 per litre while diesel is retailing at scheduled maintenance activities that will Rs 97.46 per litre in the financial capital start from 10.45 pm on July 10 to 12.15 am of India. At present, petrol prices are on July 11. “We will be undertaking above the Rs 100 mark in all metro cities maintenance activities between 22:45 hrs across the country. Petrol is currently on 10.07.2021 and 00:15 hrs on selling at above Rs 100 in 18 states and 11.07.2021. During this period, Internet union territories, including Rajasthan, Banking / YONO / YONO Lite / UPI will Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra be unavailable. We regret the Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Jammu inconvenience caused and request you to and Kashmir, Odisha, Ladakh, Tamil bear with us,” SBI said. Also Read: BMW Nadu, Punjab, Sikkim, West Bengal and R 1250 GS, BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Nagaland. Also Read: COVID-19 is not launched: Check price, features and details: over yet, follow norms, protocols: In Pics Meanwhile, SBI has appealed to its Himachal CM urges tourists states joining the list. On July 10, petrol Litre petrol is selling at Rs 100.21 in the was already selling at above Rs 100. customers to keep changing their J&K, Bihar, Delhi and Kerala are the latest prices in Jammu crossed the Rs 100 mark. winter capital of J&K. In Srinagar, the fuel passwords continuously. The bank said that changing passwords is like a vaccine against the virus. Cybersecurity researchers of SBI customers have issued a warning regarding Chinese hackers who Bourses to tag scrip of cos under CIRP; brokers to alert client are using KYC tactics to conduct online fraud. Mumbai. Stock exchanges — BSE and the admitted to CIRP would enable market Microsoft to National Stock Exchange (NSE) — have participants to make timely and fully- unveiled guidelines to safeguard the rights informed decisions,” said Sonam reward employees Mother Dairy increases milk of investors, in a bid to bring transparency Chandwani, managing partner, KS Legal. in trading of shares of companies “Companies were found to hold onto this with $1500 as price by Rs 2 per litre, check undergoing Corporate Insolvency information without timely disclosure to the latest rates Resolution Process (CIRP). exchanges until the receipt of the final order. Bourses said they will identify and tag the However, those working for the company pandemic bonus security in a manner that will make it easy having knowledge of the same creates New Delhi: Mother Dairy has increased the for members and market participants to information asymmetry as exchanges and Calcutta. Microsoft will reward its prices of liquid milk by Rs 2 per litre in know that the security is currently under shareholders may not have a whiff of the employees with $1500 (around Rs Delhi NCR. The latest revision in the prices IBC proceedings. Further, exchanges will same.” The contention of the exchanges is 1.12 lakh) as pandemic bonus in will come into effect from Sunday (July 11, direct all brokers to alert their clients at the that lack of timely disclosure creates recognition of a challenging fiscal 2021). Prior to this, Mother Dairy had time of placing orders that the scrip is order, the market participants shall be clearly information asymmetry and confusion in the year. “As a symbol of our increased the prices of milk 1.5 years ago in undergoing CIRP. The move by the bourses aware of the status of the company and shall market. Several shareholders suffered heavily appreciation for coming together as December 2019. comes after investors lost heavily in companies exercise necessary due diligence will trading in while dealing in companies such as Dewan One Microsoft during a uniquely In the latest price hike, the rates of all milk that were under insolvency proceedings. the security,” NSE said in a press release Housing Finance Corporation (DHFL), Jet challenging year, we are proud to variants are increased by Rs 2 per litre. Here Resolution professionals (RPs) were directed Friday. The NSE and the BSE will put in place a Airways and Videocon Industries, amid lack of recognise our employees with a are the new prices of all milk variants sold to disclose the resolution plan on oral system to coordinate between each other, and clarity with regards to the fate of existing equity one-time monetary gift,” a by Mother Dairy in Delhi NCR - Mother pronouncement on an immediate basis and not based on the intimation of the oral order from holders. Investors had invested without spokesperson said in response to a Dairy Token milk will now cost Rs 44 per later than 30 minutes. RPs will also have to the company or RPs, suspend trading in the knowing that shares of some of these query from The Telegraph. litre. - Mother Dairy Full cream milk’s inform through the exchange platform the company on immediate basis. This will be done companies will be delisted. DHFL stock had This bonus is separate from our price has been increased to Rs 57 per litre impact on the existing holders. “Since this alert in instances where the value of the listed risen sharply on manipulative trading, during compensation programmes, - Mother Dairy Toned milk will be retailing at will be available from the day of admission into securities is considered zero or where the entire the fag end of the resolution process in NCLT, Microsoft said. Microsoft had over Rs 47 per litre - Mother Dairy Full cream CIRP till the day of suspension of the company/ equity capital is reduced, cancelled or before it was delisted in June. According to $125 billion in cash, cash premium milk’s price will increase to Rs 31 exit from CIRP proceedings pursuant to extinguished without any payment to the analysts, there is a considerable time lag equivalents and short-term per half litre - Mother Dairy Double toned National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) existing equity shareholders. “Identifying and between the pronouncement. investments for the period ended milk’s price has been revised to Rs 41 per tagging securities as soon as the company is March 31, 2021. The tech major litre - Mother Dairy Cow Milk’s price will earned a profit of $15.5 billion for be selling at Rs 49 per litre from July 1 the quarter ended March at a growth rate of 44 per cent. ‘Economy bouncing back from Sovereign Gold Bond subscriptions open on Microsoft’s chief people officer Kathleen Hogan announced the bonus in a message to the 2nd wave hit, inflation a risk’ employees on Thursday. The amount will be available to New Delhi . July 12: Buy gold at great prices for 5 days The economy is showing signs of employees in the US and abroad revival from the impact of the Covid second who are below corporate vice- wave but inflation risks remain, the finance At present, Resident individuals, Hindu ministry said in its June Monthly Economic president level that started on or Undivided Family (HUF), Trusts, before March 31, 2021, including Review. It said significant coverage by the Universities and Charitable Institutions can vaccine could provide a crucial boost for part time workers on and those on subscribe to Sovereign Gold Bonds. What hourly rates. Microsoft has 175,508 domestic demand. While average daily is the minimum investment in Sovereign vaccination rate doubled in June over May, ? The RBI had introduced Sovereign employees worldwide and in India some like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh need to ramp Gold Bonds in 2015 Gold Bonds? According to the current it has over 13,000 employees up their drive. rules, an investor has to buy at least one across 11 Indian cities including gram of gold during the subscription “Average daily vaccination rate has doubled ? An investor has to buy at least Calcutta. However, the employees to 41.3 lakh doses in June compared to 19.3 window. This means that you’ll invest at of its subsidiaries LinkedIn, Github lakh in May subsequent to implementation one gram of gold during the least Rs 4,807 in Sovereign Gold Bonds. and ZeniMax are not eligible for the of the revised national COVID Vaccination subscription window. Meanwhile, an individual investor can buy bonus. Addressing investors at the Policy since 21st June 2021. At the current a maximum of 4 Kg gold. However, the quarterly earnings Microsoft CEO ? Sovereign Gold Bond offering. upper cap limit for trusts and similar entities is Satya Nadella had said that over a inoculation pace, it is estimated that India An individual investor can buy a In an official announcement, RBI said, “The will administer over 67 crore doses before 20 Kg. year into the pandemic, digital the festive season begins in September. A maximum of 4 Kg gold. nominal value of the bond based on the What is the minimum tenure of Sovereign adoption curves are not slowing significant coverage by the vaccine could simple average closing price (published by Gold Bonds? down. “In fact, they are provide a crucial boost for domestic the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Sovereign Gold Bonds are offered with a tenure accelerating and it's just the demand,” the report said. “An analysis of Ltd (IBJA)] for gold of 999 purity of the last of eight years. However, investors are given an beginning. Digital technology will the state wise proportion of population three business days of the week preceding the option to exit after the fifth year itself. be the foundation for resilience and vaccinated relative to its share in total subscription period July 07, July 08 and July How to buy Sovereign Gold Bonds? growth over the next decade,” said 09, 2021, works out to Rs 4,807/- per gram of population indicates that Assam, Bihar, Investors can buy gold bonds from commercial Nadella. A large part of the growth gold.” Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal banks, Stock Holding Corporation of India in business in the pandemic for New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is What are Sovereign Gold Bonds? and Jharkhand need to ramp up their opening the fourth tranche of Sovereign Gold Limited (SHCIL), post offices designated by Microsoft has been on account of vaccination drive. Vaccination remains the Bond Scheme 2021 for subscriptions on The RBI had introduced Sovereign Gold Bonds RBI and recognised stock exchanges. cloud services with users key guard against any prospective future Monday (July 12) for five days. Investors in 2015. Basically, these bonds are similar to Customers can buy gold bonds directly or even increasingly relying on such waves and the coverage of the population planning to invest in gold can choose the option other government bonds. However, Sovereign through their agents. Also Read: Facebook services in a hybrid work model. needs to be enhanced across all States,” it Gold Bonds are denominated in grams of gold, removed 5,381 malicious accounts, Groups in Microsoft’s meeting platform – said. Emergence of a third wave could be of the sovereign bond, as it is usually more affordable than current rates. RBI has fixed the instead of money. June How to get Sovereign Gold Bonds at a Teams – has seen. significantly buffered by expanding Who can buy Sovereign Gold Bonds? discounted price? vaccination along with social distancing issue price at Rs 4,807 per gram for the latest measures. The report noted that various high frequency indicators of economic activity — such as power consumption, rail freight, GST collections among others — Mandatory leave sans intimation for bank staff in sensitive positions indicate improvement in June. However, supply side disruptions have caused inflation and inflationary risks are expected Mumbai. The RBI wants banks to The central bank said banks areas. For key and sensitive posts such as to persist. “Inflationary pressures took an send employees working in sensitive should, as per a board-approved those in dealing rooms, treasury, upturn in May 2021 with headline inflation positions and places to be sent on policy, prepare a list of sensitive relationship managers for high value (CPI-C) and WPI inflation touching a high compulsory leave for at least ten days positions to be covered under customers, heads of specialised branches, of 6.3 per cent and 12.94 per cent every year. In a circular to banks, the ‘mandatory leave’ requirements banks should select only such officers who respectively. Supply side disruptions in Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said and the list shall be reviewed satisfy the “fit and proper” criteria, the RBI states and unfavourable base effects drove employees should be sent on leave periodically. Implementation of had said. “The banks should immediately the broad-based momentum in retail without any prior intimation and they this policy should be reviewed put in place “staff rotation” policy and inflation across foo , fuel and core should not be given official work under the supervisory process. policy for “mandatory leave” for staff. The categories,” it said. during the mandatory leave period. The revised instructions should internal auditors as also the concurrent On the other hand, electricity and “As a prudent operational risk be applicable to all the banks and auditors must be specifically required to manufactured products inflation led the management measure, the banks they should comply with these examine the implementation of these uptick in wholesale inflation. Healthy should put in place a ‘mandatory instructions within six months policies and point out instances of breaches monsoon coverage, gradually rising Kharif leave’ policy wherein the employees from the date of issue of the RBI irrespective of apparent justifications for sowing and unlocking of states is expected circular, it said. In 2015, the RBI non-compliance, if any,” the RBI had said. to ease food, and thereby headline, posted in sensitive positions or areas that employees, while on ‘mandatory inflation. However, risks due to global of operation should be compulsorily sent had said treasury, currency chests, risk The decisions taken or transactions leave’, do not have access to any physical modelling and model validation should be effected by officers and staff not demand-led recovery in commodity prices on leave for a few days (not less than 10 or virtual resources related to their work and input cost pressures remain, the report working days) in a single spell every year, covered under a ‘Mandatory Leave’ policy rotated/availing leave as per policy should responsibilities, with the exception of wherein such employees are required to be subjected to comprehensive argued. It added the recently announced without giving any prior intimation to internal or corporate email which is usually economic relief package worth Rs 6.29 lakh these employees, thereby maintaining an compulsorily avail of leave for a few days examination by the internal auditors and available to all employees for general (say 10 working days) in a single spell inspectors including concurrent auditors, it crore is expected to revive the capex cycle element of surprise,” the central bank said. purposes. in the economy. According to the RBI, banks should ensure every year, during their posting in such added. New Delhi, Sunday, 11 July, 2021 SPORTS THE SIKH TIMES 11

Eng vs Ind Women’s 1st T20I: India’s Harleen Deol takes a WI vs Aus 1st T20: Australian players take a knee for the jaw-dropping catch to dismiss England’s Amy Jones first time in support of Black Lives Matter movement New Delhi One of the most incredible revolutions in the game of cricket over the Aaron Finch-led Australia took supporting you guys in this'," the veteran all- years has been the fielding efforts seen on rounder said."You need to be educated about the boundary lines in stadiums around the a knee before the start of their it and you need to understand what you're world. Relay catches, once seen as jaw- doing. It's not a matter of us just doing it and dropping incidents, are fairly 1st T20 against West Indies you supporting us and we're looking for that commonplace now. It is not known whether sympathy."It's one (issue) that's very dear to In the first T20I against England, India's our hearts. There's a lot of social injustice Harleen Deol pulled off a stunner to Australia will continue to kneel going around the world when it comes to dismiss Amy Jones, and it will go down as for the remainder of the series black people and it's something that we want one of the greatest catches of all time. to continue to educate, not just ourselves, but Harleen Deol was fielding at long-off when Australian side had not the entire world to see if we can get on that Amy Jones lofted one towards her in the previously done it before an level playing field,” added Pollard.The West 19th over of the innings. The Indian then Indies' playing shirts have a 'Black Lives pulled off a brilliant effort. international game Matter' logo printed on the right sleeve, Amy Jones was batting on 43 off 26 balls when she hit Shikha Pandey towards wide which has a clenched fist in the place of the long-off. It looked like the ball would fall New Delhi It was unclear whether the Aaron letter 'A'.The movement gained momentum beyond the boundary, but Harleen Finch-led Australia would become the in the aftermath of the death of African- displayed a great presence of mind and country’s first senior national cricket team American man George Floyd at the hands of grabbed a sensational catch.Shikha to take a knee in support of the Black Lives with the Windies "in condemning racial not known whether Australia will continue a white policeman in Minneapolis last Pandey, the pick of the Indian bowler on Matter Movement but the team took injustice and discrimination"."As a team to kneel for the remainder of the year.The Australians were strongly Friday, says from now on, we shall call this everyone by surprise when they took a knee we'll continue to educate ourselves, provide series.Australia skipper Aaron Finch had criticised by Windies great Michael Holding type of catch as 'Harleen catch.'Not the before the start of their series opening T20I support where possible, and create raised the issue of kneeling with Pollard on last year for not taking a knee during the one- result we wanted but we play for moments against West Indies in St Lucia on Saturday. awareness for those who are victims of racial Thursday at the pre-series captain's day international and Twenty20 series like these!! Decided- From now on we shall Players from both teams performed the injustice, and/or discrimination in any photoshoot at the hotel.Pollard later told against England.Players from New Zealand, call this type of catch as 'Harleen catch'! gesture, as did support staff who had form," the statement read."We kneel reporters he did not want opposition teams to England, Bangladesh and South Africa have You beauty Harleen Deol assembled in front of the team dugout, alongside our West Indian friends to take a knee just "because the West Indies are made the gesture in support in games against #DefyingGravity," she wrote on Twitter.In recognise and show our support of all those doing it"."For me it's very important, but it's the Windies. South African players were the same over, before Harleen Deol's catch alongside both on-field umpires.An Australian team statement said they stood who have been victims of racial injustice one where I just don't want (teams) to just also given the choice of raising fists. to dismiss Amy Jones, captain and/or discrimination, past and present."It is say that 'we are doing this because we are Harmanpreet Kaur had come up with a brilliant effort at long on to dismiss Nat Sciver.Former England men's team skipper Nasser Hussain, too, heaped praise on Harleen. He said: "Seriously what a catch WI vs Aus 1st T20I: Australia lose last 6 wickets for 19 Happy Birthday Sunil Gavaskar: !!!! Brilliant from Deol." First batsman to register Wimbledon 2021: Denis runs as West Indies fight back to register 18-run win 10,000 Test runs turns 72 Shapovalov breaks down after New Delhi Legendary Indian West Indies beat Australia rid of Russell late in the innings to end up cricketer Sunil Gavaskar putting up a brave fight against with figures of 3/12 in his four celebrates his 72nd birthday on by 18 runs in the first T20I overs.Marsh took 2/26 in his four overs as Saturday. On July 10, 1949, one Novak Djokovic in semi-final the visitors restricted the West Indies, who of the greatest batsmen in the at St Lucia were without skipper Kieron Pollard due history of the game was born. to a hamstring problem, to a below-par The Mumbaikar has represented New Delhi Canada’s Denis Shapovalov gave Aaron Finch-led Australia total on a good wicket at the Daren Sammy India in 125 Tests, scoring 10122 World No 1 Novak Djokovic run for his National Cricket Stadium.Australia was runs at an average of 51.12. He money in the men’s singles semi-final on lose their last six wickets cruising to expected victory at 70 for 3 has scored 34 Test centuries and Friday. when it lost six wickets for 19 runs and was 45 fifties. Gavaskar amassed However, the five-time champion did won the for just 18 runs all out for 127 in 16 overs. Obed McCoy 3092 runs from 108 One-Day match in straight sets but Shapovalov was took 4/26 and Hayden Walsh added 3/23 Internationals, averaging 35.13. close to causing a major shock and knocking Players on both teams West Indies scored 145 for 6 after being sent in to for the West Indies.Mitch Marsh top- Gavaskar was the first cricketer in Novak Djokovic out of the Wimbledon. bat. The hosts rode on Andre Russell's 28-ball scored with 51 runs and took two wickets and history to surpass the 10,000 runs Djokovic won the match 7-6(3) 7-5 7-5. took a knee just before 51 that included three boundaries and five teammate Josh Hazlewood had 3/12. Opener mark in the longest format. He "I think what hurt so much this time was just massive sixes after they were tottering at 66 for Matthew Wade got Australia off to a strong reached the landmark in his 124th that I felt like the game is there and it's the first delivery of the 4 from 12 overs. start with 33 runs from 14 balls, but it was Test, against arch-rivals Pakistan. possible to go and play for the trophy," said wasted after the late collapse.Players on both The former India opener was also Opener Lendl Simmons (27) and Shimron teams took a knee just before fast bowler Shapovalov in the post match interview. match Hetmyer (20) were the only other notable an integral member of India’s "It's a feeling I've never had before, so that's Mitchell Starc’s first delivery of the 1983 World Cup-winning contributors as the Australian attack, which match.West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard was why it just hurt so much. I felt like I was included 38-year-old seamer Dan Christian team.Sunil Gavaskar, during his outplaying Novak in parts of the match. If a late injury scratch, handing the captaincy to career, scored 13 Test centuries New Delhi Asensational Australian batting playing in his first match for the national team Nicholas Pooran for the first time. you're outplaying Novak, you can beat since 2017, choked out the hosts. against the mighty West Indies. anyone."In terms of how I felt after the collapse helped West Indies to register a McCoy was named man of the match. remarkable 18-run victory over the hosts in the After removing opener Evin Lewis for a duck, The Caribbean side was one of the match, it sucked. I felt terrible. And I still do Hazlewood had the dangerous Chris Gayle The second match is scheduled for Saturday at toughest oppositions at the time. feel terrible. I felt like I had chances today. I first of five Twenty20 matches at St Lucia on the same stadium in Gros Islet. Friday. caught by Ashton Agar for four before getting Their bowling unit comprised of felt like it could have gone my way. So the the likes of Malcolm Marshall, fact that it didn't, it's heartbreaking," said the Michael Holding, Joel Garner and 22-year-old Canadian. Sir Andy Roberts. Gavaskar’s 13 The world number 12 said he will take great Copa America 2021: Luis Diaz's stunner helps centuries against West Indies is heart from his Wimbledon run, even if he fell the maximum by any Indian just short of becoming only the second against one single opposition. Canadian man to reach the final.For sure Colombia beat Peru to finish 3rd in Championship On his debut series against West there's a lot of things to be proud for myself. Indies, the master blaster scored For sure it's almost good to have a little bit of The ball deflected on a Peru defender and 774 runs at an average of 154.80 a taste because it just makes me want it that in 1971. It is also the joint second- much more going into the next slams and beat Gallese.The two goals on Friday illustrated Diaz's change in his career highest by any cricketer in a Test into the future," he said.Now I know exactly fortunes. Only years ago he was playing series with four matches, with Sir what I'm capable of and where my game can >Colombia registered a 3-2 for a team of Indigenous peoples in his Vivian Richards leading the be at. If anything, this has made me more native Colombia. The Porto striker is charts by 829 runs in 4 games in hungry to try to win a trophy."Djokovic will win over Peru on Friday being considered as one of the best 1976 series.The Bombay-born be up against Italian Matteo Berrettini in the players of the current edition of Copa batsman scored his Test-best final at the All England Club. A win on >Colombia secured third America, with four goals — as many as knock against West Indies at Sunday meant that Djokovic will tie rivals Lionel Messi ahead of Saturday's final Chennai in December 1983 and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal with a 20th place in the Copa America against Brazil.I have always dreamed that too in a series highly major championship, the most for a man in about these wins, doing good things with dominated by the Caribbean tennis history. >Luis Diaz scored a Yotún in the 28th minute, with an assist from the national team," Díaz said after cricketers. In the sixth match of Christian Cueva that allowed him to beat receiving his bronze medal. “But I never the six-Test series that West Long wait in immigration, not Colombia's Vargas with a soft lob. imagined getting all that I am living.”The Indies won 3-0, Gavaskar scored second-half double for Colombia equalized in the 49th minute after a striker was born in the city of Barrancas, close to the border with Venezuela. He has roots in an unbeaten knock of 236 runs, enough volunteers: IOA chief free kick taken by Juan Guillermo Cuadrado fighting a lone battle against a Colombia went through the middle of the Peruvian wall the Wayú ethnic group, although he doesn't highlights concerns on arrival and past goalkeeper Pedro Gallese. speak the language.At the age of 18 in 2015, he formidable bowling attack.Gavaskar’s lone century in Colombia took the lead for the first time in the played for Colombia in the Copa America of in Tokyo New Delhi. Colombia beat Peru 3-2 on Friday Indigenous Peoples. The team lost the final to the ODI cricket came against in the third-place match at Copa America after 66th minute after Vargas kicked the ball above opposite defenders to find Diaz face to face Chile, but Díaz saw doors open for him after New Zealand in 1987 World Cup EW DELHI: IOA President Narinder Batra striker Luis Díaz scored a pair of goals, one of former footballer Carlos Valderrama in Nagpur. Gavaskar made 103 them assisted by goalkeeper Camilo Vargas. with Peru's Gallese. The striker calmly hit it on Saturday highlighted fresh concerns that with his right foot to make it 2-1. recommended him to Junior Barranquilla.Díaz not out off 88 balls and put on a India's Olympic-bound athletes may face on The final of the tournament between defending helped the Junior team win the national title in 136-run partnership with Kris arrival in Tokyo, including spending long champion Brazil and Argentina will be played Italian-Peruvian striker Gianluca Lapadula leveled once again in the 82nd minute with a 2018 and reach the Copa Sudamericana final. Srikkanth (75) for the opening hours in immigration without food and Saturday night at the Maracana Stadium in Rio One year later he signed for Porto, where wicket. India won the match by de Janeiro.Peru opened the scoring at the Mané header after a corner. Díaz scored again in water. added time with a shot from outside the box. Colombians Falcao Garcia and James nine wickets. Batra was informed of the inconveniences the Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia with Yoshimar Rodríguez also played. athletes from other countries are facing on landing in Tokyo by the Indian Chef De mission on Friday. He has raised the issue to the Games' organisers ahead of the Indian July 10: MS Dhoni's run-out breaks billion hearts as New contingent's departure. "Important issues brought to my notice from Chef De Mission meeting on July 9. Same Zealand knock India out of World Cup 2019 issue was highlighted in the meeting by different countries including Czech , those New Delhi. Exactly two years ago, Virat table and again put India under pressure as who arrived at Narita airport," Batra said in a Kohli-led India suffered a heartbreaking dismissed Jadeja (77), who played a skier statement. exit from the World Cup 2019 following an and gave a comfortable catch to "They have to wait for 4 HRS, before the 18-run defeat at the hands of Kane Williamson at long-off.With MS Dhoni at immigration process to begin and they Williamson's New Zealand after a top- the crease, there was still a belief that India waited for three hours to board the transport. order failure in a rain-affected World Cup would be able to gun down the total and No food and no water was provided. 2019 semi-final at Old Trafford in seal a ticket to the Lord's final on July 14. "Germany highlighted the Volunteer services Manchester. While the match had started But as ill-luck would have it, Martin are almost non existent," the statement read. on July 9, it was completed on July 10 as the Guptill's nearly 50-yard throw from the contest had to be pushed to the reserved day deep, caught Dhoni short of the crease by a The first batch of India's Olympic-bound due to rain in Manchester.Indian top-order couple of inches in the 2019 World Cup athletes is set to depart for Tokyo on July 17. had one failure due and much to their semifinal where India lost to New Zealand. More than 120 athletes are bound for the horror, the semi-final proved to be their Millions of Indian fans' hearts were broken Games. doomsday. In a stunning top-order after that run-out and clips showing MS "Sharing with all of you so that you are collapse, India were reduced to 24 for four Dhoni walking back after getting out were mentally prepared for what you may very while chasing a modest 240 at Old Trafford doing the rounds in which Dhoni likely expect at the airport until you reach in Manchester.MS Dhoni and Ravindra seemingly bursts into tears. The knockout the Village, these Games are being held Jadeja rebuilt India's innings as the duo game, played over two days because of under extra ordinary circumstances and we added 116 runs. Dhoni assumed the role of inclement weather, also happened to be Zealand to post 239 runs for the loss of defeat at the hands of England and the should try to support Japan and go through second fiddle to Jadeja, who played Dhoni's last international outing.Earlier, eight wickets in a rain-hit innings after Three Lions lifted their maiden title at everything with a smile," Batra said. aggressive shots from ball one and along Ross Taylor and Williamson dragged New electing to bat first. In the summit clash of Lord's Cricket Ground on July 14, 2019. the way completed his fifty. Boult tilted the the tournament, New Zealand faced a 12 New Delhi, Sunday, 11 July, 2021 FILM THE SIKH TIMES Shattered Dharmendra holds elder brother Dilip EshaEsha DeolDeol Kumar one last time. to make digital

harmendra was inconsolable as he bid final goodbye to his elder brother Dilip Kumar. In Dthe pictures from Dilip Kumar's home, the debut with Sholay actor is seen shattered as he holds Dilip Kumar one last time. Saira Banu is also seen sitting near the Mughal-e-Azam actor's mortal remains. Dilip Kumar breathed his last at 7:30 am today (July 7) at Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital. DHARMENDRA CRIES HOLDING DILIP KUMAR ONE LAST TIME Dharmendra visited Dilip Kumar's home as soon as the late actor's mortal remains were brought to his residence. In the pictures, Dharmendra is seen crying holding Dilip Kumar. The pictures are proof of the love Dharmendra possessed for his elder brother Dilip Kumar. AjayAjay Devgn’sDevgn’s DHARMENDRA AND DILIP KUMAR ADMIRED EACH OTHER A LOT While Dharmendra was a self-confessed fan of Dilip Kumar, the latter also admired him a lot. When Rudra The Edge of Darkness Dharmendra watched Dilip Kumar's Shaheed, he thought if he could also become Dilip Kumar some day. On numerous occasions, the Apne actor had said that Dilip Kumar was his elder brother.Dilip Kumar, on the other hand, wanted to look as handsome as Dharmendra. He would say, "Bhagwan ne mujhe Dharam jaisa khoobsurat kyu nahi nanaya? (Why didn't God make me as handsome as Dharam?)." DILIP KUMAR LAID TO REST WITH FULL STATE HONOURS On Wednesday (July 7), Dilip Kumar was laid to rest with full state honours at Juhu Qabrastan in Mumbai. The actor's dead body was wrapped in the Tricolor as Mumbai Police officials accompanied the funeral procession from Dilip Kumar's residence to Juhu Qabrastan. Saira Banu was also spotted. Shahid Kapoor-Mira Kapoor celebrate sixth wedding anniversary: ‘Love you more than words suffice’ ollywood actor Esha Deol Takhtani is all set to make her digital debut with the upcoming crime-drama series Rudra – The Edge of Darkness. The Ajay Devgn Bheadlined project will launch later this year on Disney+ Hotstar VIP. The Hotstar Specials series will soon go into production and will be shot across Mumbai. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, the series is the Indian take on the successful British series – Luther. An engaging dark and gritty crime- drama series, it would bring together a unique storytelling format and powerful characters. Excited about venturing into the webspace, Esha Deol Takhtani in a statement said that she was looking forward to working with Ajay Devgn. “As an actor, I believe in working on projects that would let me explore something new and engage me as a viewer as well. This series is a fresh take on the quintessential cop drama, with a grey overtone, something which has not been explored in the Indian context before. With the resounding success of the OTT space, I am charged up for my digital debut with this one and I am looking forward to working with Ajay Devgn after a long time who has been a fantastic co-star to me in many films,” the Dhoom actor said. Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment, said that they are certain that Esha’s presence will take the series a notch higher and add more spark to the story. Announcing the ambitious project, Ajay Devgn had earlier called Rudra “the crime thriller of the year”. The Singham actor will don the role of a cop with grey shades for this whodunit drama. Esha Deol was last seen in the critically acclaimed film Cakewalk. Nushrratt

hahid Kapoor and Mira Kapoor are celebrating their sixth marriage anniversary today. Mira Stook to her Instagram handle to share a photo of herself embracing Shahid and wrote, “Love you more than words suffice. Happy 6, my love my life.” Mira and Shahid Kapoor had tied the knot on July 7 in 2015 in a private ceremony. The duo had reportedly BharucchaBharuccha met through family friends. A year later, Mira gave birth to their first child, a daughter called Misha. In begins shoot for an 2018 September, the couple welcomed a baby boy, Zain, into their lives. While Mira is a social media influencer and regularly updates about her personal and professional life via social media handles, Shahid also keeps sharing loved-up photos of the unannounced project, teases pair on his Instagram account. Due to their age- difference, the couple are sometimes trolled for choosing each other. However, once Shahid had opened up about the subject and defended Mira’s decision to marry him Nushr when she did. “My wife is an amazingly mature, ollywood stunner Nushrratt Bharuccha has uh evolved human being who decided and was sure of kickstarted the shoot for an unannounced ratt Bhar cc a who she wanted to marry at the age of 20. How many Bproject in Mumbai today. The actress took to people have the conviction to do that? I think you her social media, and shared a picture of herself, ce spend your life well in your 30s like I have. I had no looking all things excited and stoked to be "Back took to her so ial m dia, clue what I wanted to do at 20. It takes a lot of clarity on Sets". n e and conviction, whether it’s work or marriage to Nushrratt shared a picture with her makeup artist, on a d shar d a picture of decide that you want to do this at this stage in your which she wrote, "Back To Shoot!!! Yay!!!" herselfo , l oking ns all thi g life,” the actor had once said during Jagran Film Nushrratt recently started dubbing for her another Festival in Mumbai. On the work front, Shahid upcoming project, "Chhorii", touted to be a horror extod cited and s ke tots be . Kapoor is looking forward to the release of Jersey, a drama. By the looks of it, the actress is super Hindi adaptation of the Nani blockbuster. He will excited to get back to sets, after the lockdown "Back on Se " also be making his digital debut with a Raj and DK norms have relaxed. v series soon.