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residents said. ing to a PIL seeking a stay on Congress Working Committee 19. account was flagged by our tled premier seeking to tight- in a Bihar district.  !  
Anjoria Devi, wife of the the construction of the Central (CWC) chaired by interim By the time Sonia had automated systems in error. en his grip on power after the Officials in Chausa block of   Dom Raja of Mahadev Ghat in Vista here amid the raging chief Sonia Gandhi. informed the meeting that the This action has been reversed, CPN (Maoist Centre) led by Buxar, which borders Uttar Chausa, alleged that relatives of Covid pandemic. The election will be only party’s Central Election and access to the account has Pushpakamal Dahal Pradesh, rushed to the spot of  "P the deceased are also coming to The request was men- after the Covid situation in the Authority chief Madhusudan been reinstated.” ‘Prachanda’ withdrew support the unseemly sight upon hear- the Ghat and throwing the tioned before a bench of Chief country improves. June 23 was Mistry had already worked The ‘@OfficeOfLGJandK’ to his Government. ing the news. ing that these are disposed of dead bodies into the Ganga Justice DN Patel and Justice the scheduled date for holding out a schedule. handle with over 50,000 fol- Prime Minister Oli secured “We were alerted by the in a decent manner”. without cremation. “Around Jasmeet Singh by senior advo- the election. The issue of leadership is lowers had an account sus- 93 votes in the Lower House of local chowkidar that many Some news channels 10 dead bodies are being cate Sidharth Luthra, and the This is the third time in a crucial as the group of 23 pension notice displayed with Parliament during a special bodies have been spotted float- claimed the number of bodies thrown in every day. When court said an early hearing row the election for the Congress dissenters (G-23) had a line below reading session convened on the direc- ing from upstream. We have so to be as high as 100, but the they were asked not to do so, application be filed first. Congress president has been been pushing for a revamp of “Twitter suspends accounts tives of President Bidya Devi far recovered 15 of these. None BDO dismissed as “highly they assault us. They also argue Luthra told the bench that postponed amid speculation the party organisation. Some which violate the Twitter Rules” Bhandari. of the deceased happens to be exaggerated”. who would bear the expenses he was mentioning the matter that Rahul Gandhi will again prominent G-23 members such in the evening. Oli, 69, required at least a resident of the district,” Many local residents of cremation,” she told as the Supreme Court on May take up the reins of the party. as Ghulam Nabi Azad and Raj Bhawan officials said 136 votes in the 275-member Chausa BDO Ashok Kumar claimed the district adminis- reporters. 7 asked the petitioners to seek Addressing a Press confer- Anand Sharma are also mem- the matter was taken up with House of Representatives to told PTI over phone. Ashok tration is “in denial over many Often family members of a urgent hearing before the High ence after the CWC meet, bers of the CWC. the authorities concerned for win the confidence motion as Kumar said the administration such unfortunate incidents Covid victim are not handed Court on May 10. AICC General Secretary KC The grand old party has resolving the “technical error”. four members are currently has spotted 45 dead bodies at involving residents of Buxar”. over the body by the adminis- Petitioners — Anya Venugopal said the committee been waiting for a president for The handle was subse- under suspension. Mahadev Ghat. Buxar SDO KK Upadhyay tration which claims it would Malhotra, who works as a members felt that this was not almost two years now. Rahul quently restored but the num- A total of 124 members He said, “Many Uttar said, “During preliminary perform the last rites observing translator, and Sohail Hashmi, the right time to conduct elec- Gandhi, who had assumed the ber of followers had been reset. voted against the confidence Pradesh districts are situated investigation, it has appeared the protocol in place for the a historian and documentary tions. “All energy should be post in 2017, had resigned as PDP spokesman Mohit motion while 15 members right across the river and the that the bodies are in decom- deadly virus, another local stat- filmmaker — had moved the channelised to provide relief the party president after Bhan was among the first to stayed neutral, Speaker Agni bodies may have been dumped posed state and over 5 to 6 days ed. “What indeed happens is apex court against the HC’s and support work. It was unan- Congress lost the 2019 Lok flag the issue of suspension of Sapkota announced. The ses- in the Ganges for reasons not old. We are interacting with our that the officials develop cold May 4 order adjourning their imously decided to defer elec- Sabha elections. twitter account of the sion was attended by 232 law- known to us. We cannot con- counterparts in Varanasi and feet later and fearing that they plea to May 17. tions further temporarily,” Since then, the party has Lieutenant Governor, saying makers. firm whether the deceased Prayagraj to investigate the might catch the infection them- The HC had adjourned Venugopal said. been operating under the aegis “meanwhile @TwitterIndia sus- With this, Prime Minister were indeed Covid-19 positive. incident.” selves, they dump the bodies in the matter saying it first wants The post of Congress pres- of Sonia Gandhi as interim pends the account of Office Of Oli is automatically relieved The bodies have started “There is also a shortage of the river and flee. Little do they to study the SC’s January 5 ident has remained vacant president. The CWC has post- LG J&K citing rules violation. from his post as per Article 100 decomposing. But we are tak- wood and other material realise that they are also pol- judgement giving a go ahead to since party leader Rahul poned the election for the What did they do by the way. (3). ing all precautions while ensur- required for cremation. luting the river,” he added. the Central Vista project. Gandhi resigned after the 2019 Congress president thrice now. Did I miss something??”  
  
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Tender Cost: Rs. 1888.00 in mitigating oxygen shortage a command centre for oxygen six cities and the spokes are 57 years will be vaccinated in gov- between UP people and non- (Rs. One Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty Eight) only. 2- E - Tender No.5 in Uttar Pradesh. Among the movement across the country medical colleges across UP ernment-run centres and offi- UP people,” asked human rights /AETC/2021-22:- Annual operation of 132 renowned shooters are like we did along with the UP which have witnessed increas- cials have been directed to activist Lenin Raghuvanshi. kV S/s Bindwal Jairajpur under ETD, Asutosh Dwivedi, (UP), government. In this, we ing demand for oxygen. This ensure that people from other Health Minister Jai Pratap Azamgarh. Earnest Money: Rs. 16000.00 Pradeep Kumar Singh required volunteers to support model is flexible to allow states are not administered vac- Singh, however, feigned igno- (Rs. Sixteen Thousand) only. Tender Cost: Rs. 1888.00 (Rs. One Thousand Eight (Haryana), Tabish Ahmed us for efficient management of modifications in case of fluc- cines in designated centres rance about the order. “For vac- Hundred Eight Eight) only. Earnest money (UP), Rahul Soni (Delhi), the entire process. I appealed tuations in oxygen demand. across the state. cination, the only mandatory will be in the shape of RTGS/NEFT duly Monu Kumar (Delhi), to all my fellow shooters across The creation of an additional In an order clause is registration. Bona fide pledged in favour of Superintending Harpreet Sing (Delhi) and India to come forward and the hub requires approximately (SPMU/NHM/RR/2021-22/60 residence proof is not required,” Engineer, Electy. Transmission Circle, UPPTCL, Azamgarh. Tenderers can upload Shailendra (UP). response from the shooter’s 9-10 hours of turnaround 414-2) issued on Friday, he said. When asked about their tender bids against E-Tender No 4 & The initiative came about community has been very pos- time. About 12 aircraft have Director Health Mission, specific government orders to 5 upto 17.00 hrs. of 14.06.2021 and the after CMD, Rodic Consultants, itive. I thank all the shooters been deployed with the help of Aparna Upadhaya said that DMs and CMOs, the Minister same shall be opened on dated 15.06.2021 and national-level shooter Raj who have volunteered to aug- the UP government to opti- from May 1, vaccination has said that he had no knowledge at 13.00 Hrs. & 14.00 Hrs. respectively. In case the tender opening date is holiday or Kumar urged the shooters' ment our efforts to tackle the mise the supply chain and started for 18+ and only those about the order. the undersigned remains out of headquar- community to support the deadly disease. I urge more tackle the spike in demand. who have registered online will The UP government has ters, the date of opening of the tender will fight against Covid. The con- people to proactively join us in “Mitigating inefficiency in be entertained. initiated vaccination for the stand extended to the next working day. sultancy developed a first-of- the mission of defeating the the supply chain and ensuring “It is brought to our notice 18-44 age group in 18 districts. Undersigned has the right to reject/devide any tender without assigning any reason its-kind digital portal for oxy- second corona wave across its optimisation is the prereq- that in few districts, online Earlier, on May 1 it was for thereof. Conditional tenders shall not be gen monitoring in the state, to the country. Such initiatives uisite to ensure timely oxygen registration of 18-44 years is seven districts Lucknow, accepted. Superintending Engineer ensure timely supply of oxygen will go a long way in alleviat- supply to hospitals. We are being done by people from Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, (Trans.) 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- three days later. The police got gling to save the lives of their Ashwini Pratap Yadav, was sus- victim was identified as Saurabh reached a vacant plot Ainto the death of a Thailand the cremation done in the pres- loved ones down with Covid. pended and the probe was Saurabh, who was a resident of on Friday. Saurabh was playing woman who had tested positive
  
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- outside Lucknow. He further police could get a whiff. rounded him up. marry her. The complainant home, his parents started thrashed Saurabh and choked who was tasked with conduct- said that her oxygen saturation The accused was identified He told the police that he said he sexually exploited her searching for him and later his throat. Saurabh fell uncon- ing the probe, said the woman level was low. Initial investiga- as Subhash Chandra of PGI is a native of Jaunpur and has on this pretext. She said when lodged a case, suspecting the scious and the accused went to was a certified therapist and the woman worked and which tion revealed that the woman police station area and his been into the business for the she got pregnant, the accused role of his friend with whom he a shop from where he pur- worked at a spa in Gomtinagar. is owned by Rakesh Sharma. had a tourist visa. Sources said office is situated close to a den- last several years. The accused forced her to go for abortion. had left for the market. chased a blade. He later slit He said the woman had a valid “The social media is abuzz the police checked details of dif- tal college in the area. said he would supplying med- “I complained to SHO The police initially took the Saurabh’s wrists and hid the visa and she visited the coun- with defamatory posts about ferent hotels but could not find The police said they were ical equipment to different Paramhans Gupta who scolded complaint lightly and sum- body under the debris and try after getting permission the woman and police will ini- her name in the logbooks. “The tipped off about a firm selling hospitals across the city. He me and sided with the accused. moned the suspect on Saturday. bricks. The accused took out from authorities concerned and tiate action against all such peo- police are puzzled about why oxygen concentrators at high- took advantage of the situation Another constable also defend- “Since the mother of the suspect the money from Saurabh’s all her documents were valid. ple if the allegations are found the woman visited the city dur- er rates (Rs 35,000-40,000) and started giving the oxygen ed the accused,” she alleged. She works at the house of a police- pockets and cleared his debt. About Salman, whom she to be baseless. We have asked ing Covid times, especially among people in need. On concentrators and cylinders said her complaint was not man, the police let him off,” It surfaced that Saurabh was in touch with and who such people to give us evidence when parlours and spa Monday, the police were tipped on rent to people in need. He addressed by senior officers deceased’s father Nirankar was killed on Friday but the helped her in getting admitted so that the investigation could centres are closed and it is off about his movement in said he used to realise Rs following which she had to alleged. police did not take the case to the hospital, the DCP said he be expedited but no one has uncertain when will they Prerna Kendra where he had to 35,000 from each customers as appeal to approach the office of He said he petitioned his seriously. is the manager of the spa where come forward so far,” he said. reopen,” they said. sell an oxygen concentrator and security money. the DCP (Woman Crime). "  &$$     ! #  % >
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   Lucknow (PNS): Lucknow Lucknow (PNS): Due to limit- “The online marketing of man-  0*-/ University Alumni ed visits to fruit markets, online goes was possible only for about Foundation has decided to mango marketing during two months in Lucknow. he Lucknow University released its green audit report on Monday. extend a helping hand to peo- COVID-19 pandemic may help However, mango being a perish- TGreen audit is a process of systematic identification, quantification, ple in need and have mango lovers to enjoy the excel- able commodity, customers recording, reporting and analysis of the components of environmental launched an effort to connect lent Malihabadi mangoes dur- from different cities started diversity of various establishments. LU spokesperson Durgesh Srivastava willing plasma, blood donors ing June at their doorsteps. ordering Lucknow mangoes said the green audit report was compiled by M/s Earth Protection Group to potential recipients across CISH director Shailendra but transport and delivery prob- Environmental Consultant Pvt Ltd (EPGEC), a leading consultant in the the country by creating an Rajan said that CISH started lems in distant cities were not field of environment, under the guidance of its Managing Director Dr organised common database. demonstrating online trading good. The mango consignment Nelesh Agarwal and Executive Director Dr Rajeev Kanaujia and team Vice-Chancellor Prof involving entrepreneurs reached the city but after that it members of the university under the guidance of Prof Amita Kanaujia Alok Kumar Rai launched through mobile apps during the could not be distributed due to on the direction of the Vice Chancellor University Prof Alok Kumar Rai. the drive by releasing posters 2020 pandemic. Covid lockdown or other He said the LU had been making efforts to keep its environment clean and registration form link “This was for the first time restrictions in the city,” he said. since its inception. “For the past one year, the LU has been at the fore- seeking plasma, blood dona- when mango mobile apps were Rajan said that in the sec- front of environmental initiatives, including the plantation of 26,000 tions on the university’s social developed for exclusive market- ond COVID-19 wave, the saplings on January 26, starting three new gardens, etc. In the same series media platforms. ing of the Lucknow mangoes. movement of people was limit- of efforts, the present green audit report deals with some of the major “The LU Alumni This initiative was made by the ed and everybody wanted man- objectives such as flora and fauna documentation and with suggestions Foundation is sharing the Agri Business Incubation goes to be delivered at their to further improve it, monitoring of energy consumption, and assessment appeal through various social Centre of the institute. The doorsteps. “People started con- of quantity of water conservation and lastly organic and solid waste gen- media platforms and through entrepreneurs received a good tacting entrepreneurs who eration and management,” he said. its members to spread the response from online customers made online mango marketing As per the report, in LU (Old Campus), the total water consumption word for getting maximum and learned about various steps possible in Lucknow last year. is 877.46 KL/day. Quantity of sewage waste generated via domestic activ- enrolments for donation from involved in the supply chain of One of the entrepreneurs sup- ities is 790 KL/day. The entire waste water is being treated by Bharwara across the country. The VC mangoes from farmer’s field to plied mangoes in the National STP through nagar drain and no treated wastewater is recycled or reused appreciated the efforts and the customer using mobile app. Capital Region. The mangoes on the campus. The main source of electricity is six power connections appealed to all past and pre- This included the selection of from Malihabad were transport- from Lucknow Electricity Supply Administration (LESA) maintained by sent students, faculty mem- fruits, its grading, processing, ed to the Delhi border and from the works department. Total number of electricity units consumed by the bers and staff to actively par- packaging and delivery which that point, online orders were university is 50,92,213 units and 12,72,856 units by solar panels. “Solar ticipate and contribute to this requires experience, especially handled. Handling of individual power system of capacity 1000 KW has been installed at the old campus. humanitarian work. The in handling a large number of mango order from Lucknow to The entire solar power system is operated by HFM Solar Power Limited. effort is being coordinated by customers during the season,” NCR involves a lot of trans- After installation of the solar power system, the university saved around Prof Nishi Pandey and facil- he said. portation charges. The entrepre- five lakhs units per month as well as reduced carbon dioxide CO2 emis- itated by Sharaf Abbas, both Rajan said that at the end of neur transported mangoes in sion,” the report states. The 100-year- old campus of LU has a rich biodi- office-bearers of the the mango season, the activity bulk from Malihabad, repacked versity. “The campus has a rich diversity of flora as well as birds and but- Foundation,” a spokesperson was stopped because no other and distributed them in NCR,” terflies. More than a hundred species of trees are present on the campus. of LU said. fruit was tried on this platform. 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      ; < :  !    During the Corona transi- take action. them that their beds were not ing to these rates to the hos- and the civil administration. tion, private hospitals have Some private Covid hospi- empty here. In the month of pitals. This order has been sent The complete medical staff patient management system. the Hospital helplines are objection certificates from fire found an opportunity to arbi- tals in the city have received April, private Covid hospitals to all the district magistrates, has been trained in Covid pro- Medicines and food will be 7307015441 and 7307015442. brigade, PWD and electricity trate in the disaster. Some more money from Corona have driven away more than chief medical officers. Action tocols, all equipment has been provided free of charge to all The quick setup of the hospi- departments. He appealed to all nursing home and hospital patients for treatments that are 2000 patients and earned has been directed against the checked for serviceability and patients. The 250 bed ICU tal is a testimony to the com- the police personnel deployed operators are depositing  1.5 being investigated. money by treating mild hospitals for taking more quality control and the func- facility is functional at com- mitment of the Ministry of there to keep cordial behaviour lakh from the admitted Explanations have been sought patients. These hospitals money than the prescribed tionality of the ancillary ser- mencement. The capacity of Defence to enhance health with the patients and their patients, whether they are from hospitals. Action will be showed that no patient died in rate. vices of the hospital ensured. the hospital will gradually be infrastructure while working in attendants apart from main- All beds in the hospital will be expanded to 750 beds with the close coordination with the taining full cooperation with oxygenated as the hospital is anticipated patient inflow. state governments. the Army personnel and BHU well equipped with 40 KL of There will be no direct walk-in Meanwhile, Additional employees. He also held a #./      0 oxygen stored in three tanks. admissions to this Covid hos- Commissioner of Police (Law meeting with police officers to The state government has pital. All admissions will be and Order) said that the police review the security and other facilitated all major functions managed through referrals by have tightened their security arrangements. The meeting such as supply of essential the Integrated Command & arrangements at the Covid was also attended by DyCP      "00"+"<" tion. amenities to run the hospital Control Centre, Varanasi under hospital and a police outpost Kashi, AdCP Kashi, ACP According to the Health including oxygen, dedicated the State Administration. The has been set up there. He said Bhelupur, Lanka police sta- here was news of relief in department report, a total of power supply, bio-medical and contact number of the ICCC that the police have checked all tion In-charge and Chief TCorona case on Sunday. It 8,535 people in the district other waste management and Varanasi is 18001805567 and the aspects including getting no Proctor of BHU. was because a total of 236 new were tested on Sunday. Of cases of COVID-19 were found that, 236 people were found in 24 hours, while six patients infected. It has found 60 infec- died. The number of new tives in antigen screening, patients on Sunday was not while 143 have been reported 3 %
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   fixed the ambulance rate to take AC ambulance will be 2,000. considered useful in the treat- Till now, 18 to 44-year-old the corona patients to the hos- People can also complain ment of severe corona infected beneficiaries were still being pital. If they take more than on 112 and Covid helpline patients, the government had vaccinated at 10 centres. Now VARANASI (PNS): As most of officers also appealed to the that, action will be taken 07447179060, 09649418686 for supplied them in several stages 10 new centres in rural areas the officers and public repre- local people to come forward against them under the charging more than the pre- in all the districts. With the have also started vaccination sentatives are paying their main and get them vaccinated in Pandemic Act. Three nodal scribed rate. On the arbitrary availability of Remdesivir injec- today i.e. Monday. Vaccines will attention to provide better view to prevent the spread of officers have also been of the ambulances’ drivers, SP tions in government hospitals, be applied only to those who treatment and medicine kits to corona. deployed to monitor them. Traffic Akhilesh Bhadoria prohibition of black marketing have been registered online. Till the Covid positive patients, a The medicine kits were Also, the number has been 9454401201, City Magistrate and deviation of attendants now, those above 45 years of sizeable section of the society also distributed among the issued for the complaint. Rajneesh Mishra 9454417831 also decreased. Now the use of age were being vaccinated especially the rickshaw-pullers, people in Madhopur and Ambulances are arbitrary and RTO Enforcement two batches of injections has Covishield vaccine. Those 18 to vendors, daily wagers and oth- Chitaunikot villages where sev- in order to bring people suffer- Rajkumar Singh 8299092747 been banned after adverse 44 were being given Covaxin. ers are facing a serious crisis for eral tehsil and panchayat offi- ing from the Corona epidem- have been made nodal officers. effects of injection. From today, Covishield vaccine livelihood as the corona curfew cers were also present. ic to the hospital. Their arbi- DM Bhanuchandra Separate orders have been is being given to people of both entered the 11th day here on Meanwhile, UP Minister of trary and people's pain is being Goswami said that people are issued in this regard from the these age groups. Health Monday. Unlike last year when State (Independent Charge) prominently published in var- struggling with the crisis of level of Additional Director department has also mobilised nationwide lockdown was Ravindra Jaiswal continued ious news papers daily. The corona epidemic. In such a Medical Education and to speed up vaccination and the imposed to prevent the spread providing oxygen cylinders to District Magistrate time, strict action will be taken Additional Chief Secretary. enthusiasm is also among the of the first wave of coronavirus, the needy corona patients. Bhanuchandra Goswami has against people with ambu- CMO Dr Prabhakar Rai beneficiaries. The portal is this time neither the adminis- Some MLAs are also providing taken it seriously. Recently, the lances. Today, they cannot said that he has not seen the being hit round-the-clock for tration nor the social organisa- the same from the quota in district administration had charge more than the rate that order yet. Batch number of online registration. The mes- tions are seen active in support- view to give the patients dur- even reduced the rate of carry- has been set. Remdesivir injections will be sage is coming in the mobile ing the poor to get ration and ing this pandemic period. Not ing the dead body to REMDESIVIR INJEC- checked at Railway and Beli phone when someone registers, other essential items.       -       only this, on the instructions of Phaphamau Ghat on the death TIONS OF V100166 & hospital. At the same time, there is no date, slot and cen- Last year, not only the :  !    UP Minister of State of Corona. Now the rate has V100156 BATCH BANNED: according to the Principal of tre name in anyone's message. public representatives and offi- (Independent Charge) been fixed for carrying the The government has banned Moti Lal Nehru Medical The vaccination was being cers but also dozens of social due to continuation of lock- Rohania MLA Surendra Neelkanth Tiwari, the Corona patients to any hospi- the use of Remdesivir injec- College, Dr. SP Singh, injecting conducted in rural areas and voluntary organisations down. Though essential items Narayan Singh, along with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tal in the district. He said that tions of V100166 and V100156 Remdesivir of a patient or an including CHC Manda, Meja, apart from various police and are being supplied through SDM Siddharh Yadav and workers organised free medical now they will not be able to batches in government hospi- attendant in the college's SRN Ramnagar and Shankargarh, other departments were seen fair price shops it is fact that ADM (Protocol) Bachhu Singh camps at seven places in City charge more than the pre- tals in all districts of the state. Hospital has not worsened the CHC Saidabad, Handia, very active in giving food and only a little section of the poor distributed masks and Covid South assembly constituency in scribed rate. In some districts, there were situation. In this regard, Pratappur, Bahria, Mauaima ration kits to the poor but this has ration cards. Most of the medicine kits to the needy association with Indian Oxygen free---  1,000 for complaints of the condition of instructions are given to use the and Soraon. The centres set up time, when undoubtedly the rickshaw pullers came here people at Mohansarai where Medical Association (IMS), 10 kilometres and above, at the the patients worsening after the injection only after checking in rural areas including virus infection speed was sev- from various parts of the gram pradhans of following Covid guidelines. In rate of  100 will be applicable injection of this batch of the batch number of the injec- Medical College, Dufferin, Beli eral times high, rarely any of Purvanchal (eastern UP), Mohansarai Manoj Kumar these camps, about 800 people for per kilometre. Remdesivir. tion. They said that there may Hospital-, Railway Hospital, the authorities or organisa- Bihar, West Bengal and other Verma and Payagpur Alpana were examined and 3200 med- Attached with oxygen-- - Taking cognisance of the not have been a supply of UPHC Daraganj, MDI, CHC tions is thinking about the states. Pandey were also present. icine kits were distributed to The fare up to 10 kilometres is complaints, DGME and MSCL injections for the banned batch. Jasra, CHC Chaka, CHC poor who have lost their jobs Even during the day, Speaking on the occasion, the the people.  1500 and if you go beyond have instructed that the injec- The injections will be used only Kotwa, new PHC Jhunsi.    !"#"  %/ 3

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She said due to Covid- being informed about the matter by the man in a medical store in Station House Officer Ran his son Aqleem (16) and daughter of Munna Lal, a gro- gation, both disclosed that the 19 many patients are arriving at government hospitals villagers the police reached the spot and Birhana Road and lived with Bahadur Singh said that prima nephew Ayan (12). cer of Nihalpur area. Munnlal gang was active in Uttar so it is necessary to care of each one of them. She went was engaged in further action. According his wife Soni and daughter facie is appeared to be a suicide Near Anwarganj railway came to know about the inci- Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Delhi to Gaffur Khan to a report received here, 12-year-old Anmol (5) The elder brother of case and further investigations station on GT road, when dent when he returned home and Jharkhand. Gang members Mahavidyalaya, which Ashu, son of Bhim Sahni, a resident of the deceased who lives in the would be made on receipt of Hussain turned his motorcycle from the shop. Munnlal’s wife were expert in opening is already a quarantine Madhi Ahladpur village under Saiyadraja same locality with his family autopsy report. towards Raipurwa, a speeding Rekha had died after pro- accounts in almost all the centre, met the quaran- police station, was missing from his said that for the past few days, ONE KILLED IN ROAD van coming from Jarib Chowki longed illness about 10 years banks and getting ATM cards. tined persons and house since Saturday evening. His anx- Soni had been pressing Vinay MISHAP: A private firm side knocked down his two- ago. As Archana was very As per the modus operandi of inspected the commu- ious family members launched a search to let out the new portion of her employee was killed and his wheeler, injuring all the three. young at that time, he had mar- the gang, the members would nity kichen there. She for him but could not find him any- house and on Sunday night also son and nephew were serious- Hussain succumbed to his ried Meena, a mother of three withdraw money from the instructed the BDO to where. On getting information about the the couple had an argument ly injured when a speeding van injuries on the way to hospital. sons, to take care of her. For the ATMs and when the machine provide proper meals to recovery of a child’s body in the field, his over this issue. After the row knocked down their motorcy- Station House Officer Raj past few days, Archana was in was dispensing the cash, they the quarantined people. family rushed to the spot and saw with his wife, Vinay went to cle near Anwarganj railway Kumar said the local residents depression because of the ill would down the shutter and She went to the quarantine centre at Kalpi College and blood on the nose of the victim and a sleep in a room of the new por- station on GT road under caught the van and its owner behaviour of her stepmother. disconnect the server due to instructed the SDM to care of quarantined people. mark on his throat. Meanwhile tion of his house. On Monday Raipurwa police station on Adarsh Kumar of Bilhaur from On Monday morning, when which the transaction was Meanwhile she said that people can give their sample for Saiyadraja police station incharge morning, when Soni went to Monday afternoon. the spot while the driver Munnlal went to his shop shown as ‘cancelled’ and the Covid-19 testing at their respective PHCs. She instruct- Laxman Parvat said the body of a child the new portion and knocked Police admitted both the Jitendra managed to escape. Meena went to the market to money withdrawn was again ed EOs of Kalpi and Kadaura Nagar Palika to properly has been found which had been sent for on the door to start the sub- injured to LLR Hospital and Raids were on to nab Jitendra. buy vegetables, Archana credited to the respective sanitise the containment zones. SDM Kalpi Kaushal the post- mortem examination and fur- mersible pump, she did not impounded the van and GIRL ENDS LIFE: hanged herself. account. 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Monday attacked the Narendra expert medical and scientific for free play in the joints, in of the executive should be tributing additional free grains Giving details about the Oxygen. The consignment is Western Command chief Modi-led Union Government opinion which leaves little larger public interest”. trusted,” the affidavit said. again under the Pradhan naval endeavour, officials said part of the French mission Lieutenant General RP Singh over the Central Vista project room for judicial interference The Government further The Government said in a Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna three ships including Kolkata, “Oxygen Solidarity Bridge” to on Monday announced the and questioned the expenditure and emphasised that citizens of said, “It is also submitted that plethora of judgements, the SC Yojana (PMGKAY) for two Trikand and Airavat reached support India’s fight against operationalisation of Western being made on a new residence all age groups will get free vac- citizens of 18 to 44 years are laid down the parameters for months — May and June— to India with Liquid Medical Covid-19 pandemic, they said. Command Covid Hospitals at for the Prime Minister when cination throughout India. getting vaccination free of cost judicial review of executive 80 crore ration cardholders. Oxygen. INS Kolkata arrived at International Students Hostel the amount could be utilised In view of the unprece- as all the State Governments policies, which can only be “Migrant crisis is not as big As part of the ongoing New Mangalore with 400 bot- of Panjab University, Sector 25 for providing Covid related dented and peculiar circum- have announced free vaccina- struck down or interfered with as it was last year. ... It is not a Operation ‘Samudra Setu II’ to tles of Oxygen, two 27 MT Chandigarh and Rajindra medical assistance. stances under which vaccina- tion for this population group on the grounds of manifest complete national lockdown. It support the nation’s fight containers of Liquid Medical Government Hospital, Patiala “PM’s new residence & tion drive is devised as an of 18-44 years. Thus, all citizens arbitrariness, allowing suffi- is a local lockdown, the indus- against Covid-19, INS Kolkata Oxygen and 47 concentrators besides the facility at Central vista cost = Rs 20,000 executive policy, the “wisdom of all age groups will get free cient play in the joints to the try is working. The complete arrived New Mangalore, INS that were embarked at Qatar Faridabad. The hospital at cr = 62 crore vaccine doses = of the executive should be vaccination throughout the executive, to function in accor- lockdown is not there. That Trikand entered Mumbai and and Kuwait. Patiala will start functioning 22 crore Remdesvir vials = 3 trusted”, it said. In a global pan- country.” States have also been dance with its Constitutional panic is also not there,” Food INS Airavat arrived in While these ships entered from Tuesday. crore 10 litre oxygen cylinders demic, where the response and provided the information of the mandate. Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey Visakhapatnam. ports to augment oxygen sup- The Army has deployed its = 13 AIIMS with a total of strategy of the nation is com- total number of doses of both “In the context of a global said in a virtual press meet. The These ships are part of ply in three different States, Doctors, Nursing Officers and 12,000 beds. WHY?,” Priyanka pletely driven by expert med- vaccines available to them and pandemic, where the response Government said there is no nine ships deployed for Covid two more warships are enroute Paramedics for holistic treat- tweeted. ical and scientific opinion, “any the UTs from “Government of and strategy of the nation is impact on the prices of food relief Operation ‘Samudra Setu to India from Kuwait and one ment to patients as per the The Government has overzealous, though well- India channel” for the identi- completely driven by expert grains in the open market due II’ for shipment of Liquid ship is at Brunei to embark Indian Council for Medical brought the construction work meaning judicial intervention, fied priority groups (health medical and scientific opinion, to free grains distribution Medical Oxygen and associat- medical supplies. Research(ICMR)guidelines, for the ambitious Central Vista may lead to unforeseen and care workers, frontline workers there is even little room for under PMGKAY. Those ed medical equipment from As regards the Army’s role, provided service ambulances project under the ambit of unintended consequences”, the and population above 45 years judicial interference. Any migrants, who have gone back friendly foreign countries in they said the force has set up and trained personnel for “essential services” to ensure government said. of age) free of cost from May 1 overzealous, though well- to their villages, are availing the Persian Gulf and South a 100-bed Covid care hospital administration and manage- smooth movement of labour- In 218-page affidavit filed to 15 and this data would be meaning judicial intervention ration supply either through East Asia. at the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ment of the hospital. ers during the ongoing lock- late Sunday night in the top released every fortnight, it said. may lead to unforeseen and State or central ration cards, he INS Airavat arrived in Government Medical College, The civil administration is down in Delhi. court’s suo motu case on “It is most respectfully sub- unintended consequences, in said. Visakhapatnam with eight Chhainsa, located 20 kms from facilitating essential ameni- Both Priyanka and her Covid-19 management, the mitted that in the times of such absence of any expert advice or The Secretary was cryogenic oxygen tanks and Faridabad town. ties, service management, brother Rahul Gandhi have Centre said, this policy “con- grave and unprecedented crisis administrative experience, leav- responding to a query why the 3,898 oxygen cylinders along The Army and the Civil uninterrupted oxygen supply, been critical of the Central forms to mandate of Article 14 which the nation is fighting the ing the doctors, scientists, government has not with other critical medical Administration, Faridabad patient admission and dis- Viata project, saying that it and Article 21 of the disaster of an unprecedented experts and executive very lit- announced a free grains equipment from Singapore. District worked in close coor- charge and ambulance ser- shouldn’t be continued at a Constitution of India and is magnitude, the executive func- tle room to find innovative scheme for migrants amid a INS Trikand was deployed dination on a war footing to vices at these hospitals. time when the country is reel- made after several rounds of tioning of the government solutions on the go”, it said. resurgence of the Covid cases. to augment shipment of Liquid ensure that the hospital is The hospitals will also ing under the Covid pandem- consultation and discussion needs discretion to formulate It said the policy, strategy Last year, the government Medical Oxygen (LMO) cryo- functional from Tuesday to cater for basic laboratory, X- ic with many people com- with experts, state government policy in larger interest. It is and steps taken, based on had distributed 6.40 lakh tonne genic containers from Hamad provide Level 1 medical care to Ray, Pharmacy and catering for plaining of not getting hospi- and vaccine manufacturers submitted that in view of the expert scientific advice, have to of foodgrains for free to Port, Qatar to Mumbai. The mild/ symptomatic patients patients. The admission to tal beds, Covod vaccines, oxy- requiring no interference by unprecedented and peculiar be appreciated in the context of migrants and stranded ship arrived at Mumbai with 40 suffering from Covid-19. these Hospitals will be opened gen cylinders and life-saving this Court as while dealing with circumstances under which a medical crisis. migrants. Metric Tons(MT) of liquid In a related development, to all citizens. drugs.

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To say that could not get any seat in small group to analyse the East, Himanta Biswa Sarma, ister candidate from Minister said to heal the CGandhi on Monday came we are deeply disappointed is to Malda and Murshidabad, results. a non-tribal, was sworn in as the BJP party, Sonowal hurt sentiments of the ex-CM down heavily on the party make an understatement. I which are its strongholds. On the occasion Sonia the 15th Chief Minister of said “This is a very and his loyalists. cadre for the party’s debacle in intend to set up a small group Prasada also said that also slammed the Narendra Assam on Monday by State very…this is a question Sarma took to Twitter to the just-concluded Assembly to look at every aspect that there was no clarity whether to Modi government for ignoring Governor Jagdish Mukhi, that should not be express his gratitude to the elections. caused such reverses and report attack Chief Minister Mamata expert advice on Covid-19 replacing former Chief raised. Our party BJP people of the state. “With fra- Sources within the party back very quickly. We need to Banerjee or not and request- and allowing it become a “cat- Minister Sarbananda Sarma, 52, expanded his is a very democratic party grance of Assam in my heart said that an annoyed Sonia candidly understand why in ed the CWC to throw light on astrophe”. She also targeted the Sonowal. clout in the North-East as and we believe in people’s & love of my wonderful peo- sought an explanation for the Kerala and Assam we failed to the issue of alliance and how government for being “woe- Sarma had joined the also in the BJP and upstaged democracy.” ple in my veins, I offer my electoral losses from the gen- dislodge the incumbent gov- to move forward. fully short” on vaccination. BJP from the Congress in his seven years senior His fate was decided in deepest gratitude to you all. eral secretaries in charge of the ernments, and why in West For Assam, according to The meeting also saw pre- 2015 at the the residence of Sonowal Delhi before it was formally I would not have been what States that went to polls, she Bengal we drew a complete sources, the general secretary sentations by chief ministers of senior BJP leader Amit Shah’s An interesting comment announced in BJP legislature I am had it not been for your also raked up the issue of blank. These will yield uncom- in-charge Jitendra Singh high- Congress-ruled states on the and was then appointed of Sonowal reported locally party meet a day before at pious faith in me. On this pending party’s President post fortable lessons, but if we do not lighted that it was wrong to Covid situation and chal- Convener of the Election in March, this year, at a book Gauwhati. Day, I vow to work with & for and organisational elections face reality, if we do not look the make CAA as a poll issue, lenges. “The country is paying Management Committee for launch function in Assam Sarma, a Brahmin, and each one of you with greater to be held by month of June. facts in the face, we will not though the party was hopeful a horrendous price for the Modi the upcoming Assembly reflect that Sonowal was, in Sonowal, a kachari-tribal passion Assam,” he tweeted. During the party’s draw the right lessons,” Sonia to wrest power from BJP and government’s neglect of the Elections in Assam in 2016 a way, still confident that had began their political In another tweet, he Congress Working Committee said in the virtual meeting of early campaign at the grass- pandemic, indeed its wilful that catapulted Sonowal as ‘democratic election’ would careers and honed their thanked Prime Minister (CWC) meeting, Sonia talked the CWC which is the party’s roots level by the local lead- patronage of super-spreader the State Chief Minister. pave way for him for the sec- political skills as leaders of Narendra Modi saying, “This more about the prevailing sit- highest decision-making body. ership would have been result- events that were allowed for par- Five years down the line ond time. All Assam Student Union is the biggest day in my life, uation within the party and dis- Sources said that West oriented. The incharge for the tisan gains. A far deadlier sec- (AASU) and then went and I so fondly cherish your cussed measures to be taken to Bengal in charge Jitin Prasada Tamil Nadu conveyed that the ond wave has now over- seperate ways for years before generous affection. I assure “pull up the socks” to strength- in his presentation said that wave was for DMK and in whelmed us. Some scientists joining hands together in you we shall leave no stone en the party base. alliance with ISF ruined the Puducherry the people was have now cautioned about a N*     the BJP. unturned to carry forward In a surprise move, Sonia party prospects in the state and looking for a change due to the third wave overtaking us soon. Prime Minister who had your vision of taking Assam, asked Assam general secretary mentioned that the ISF alliance allegations of misgovernance Some States have already hand-picked Sonowal in & NE to greater heights.” Jitender Singh, Kerala general was finalized by the Left par- by the Naranswamy govern- announced a complete lock- 
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Minister and TMC general sec- and former Minister and Sovan   ',   the support of only a handful of jabs. be made accordingly, officials Giri is known for his dag- retary back as the Industry Chatterjee a former member of MLAs. The details have emerged said. It has also sought a break gers-drawn chemistry with Minister. Mamata Banerjee Cabinet — Though Panneerselvam following a review of the vacci- up of pending cases in the area Nandigram MLA Suvendu The TMC Government had who left the TMC to join the 3  %  +   had proposed the name of P nations in the ranks of the of operations of various forma- Adhikari a former pointsman of to digest massive criticism for BJP before leaving the saffron Dhanapal, Speaker of the out- Central Reserve Police Force tions and offices. the Chief Minister who defect- failing to bring in investment in party too. The CBI had sought       ence of Union Law Minister going legislature Assembly for (CRPF) earlier this month dur- For those personnel who ed to the BJP a few months ago its decade-long rule of Bengal. the Governor’s permission to 0"" Ravi Shankar Prasad. the post, he was shouted down. ing which it was found that a have not received the vaccine and defeated Banerjee by a Another Minister Bratya Basu a prosecute them in the Narada Appointment of Adhikari a With his election as leader of the total of 8,441 personnel across shots on the ground of comor- wafer-thin margin. dramatist and a prominent payoff case. mid speculation about who TMC turncoat who left that AIADMK legislature party, the formations have still not bidity, they should be advised to Forty three Ministers were intellectual has been redrafted Sitting Rajya Sabha MP Awould take charge as the party a few months before the Palaniswamy became Leader been administered the first dose undergo laboratory test CRP (C- sworn in at a toned down cer- as the Education Minister. Basu Manas Bhuniya has also been Leader of Opposition or for election to join the BJP and of the Opposition in the Tamil of the Covid-19 vaccine. reactive protein quantitative). If emony in the Throne Room of had been removed from the drafted as a Cabinet Minister that matter whether the post defeated Chief Minister Nadu Legislative Assembly. Another 16 persons of the CRPF the reports of CRP are on the Raj Bhavan. The ruling ministry several years ago. Both alongside Soumen Mahapatra, should be given to a man with Mamata Banerjee from Signals of resentment were vis- Directorate here have not been higher side in normal range or Trinamool Congress roared Basu who has been recuperat- Jyotipriya Mullick and Javed RSS background the BJP on Nandigram seat took place ible immediately after the elec- given the first dose and 57 per- it is above normal range, vacci- back to power with two-third ing from corona infection and Khan. Former IPS officer Monday nominated Suvendu after much inner rumbling tion of Palaniswamy. A grime sonnel have not taken the sec- nation of that comorbid person majority leaving the BJP back by Finance Minister Amit Mitra - Humayun Kabir, Ghulam Adhikari on the post. sources said. faced Panneerselvam stormed ond dose of the vaccine. should be avoided and the a huge margin. -- suffering from COPD) were Rabbani, Siddiqullah “Suvendu Adhikari was After being nominated to out of the party headquarters Director General of CRPF, patient should be treated vigor- While the Chief Minister sworn in virtually from their Chowdhury and Siuli Saha have chosen unanimously as the the post Adhikari said, “I will and was seen speeding away in Kuldiep Singh has decided to ously for the illness so that the retained the crucial Home, residences. also been made ministers. Leader of the Opposition and act constitutionally,” adding his swanky limousine. The look personally monitor the progress CRP test comes in normal range. Health, North Bengal and Veterans Subrata Soon after the swearing-in his name was proposed by our his first priority would be to on the face of Panneerselvam of the pending cases of vacci- When the CRPF test read- Cultural Affairs departments Mukherjee, Firhad Hakim, ceremony the Chief Minister senior leader Mukul Roy,” work for the gave enough indications of dis- nations. ing comes in normal range after she did some reshuffling in the Aroop Biswas, Sujit Bose, said that her Government’s first State party president Dilip pandemic and save the lives of contentment and Palaniswamy Further, the Force has decid- treatment, vaccination can be portfolios of her other senior Chandrima Bhattacharya and priority would be to fight the Ghosh said. The selection of the victims of post-electoral is in for troubles from various ed to undertake a headcount of carried out in consultation with colleagues bringing senior Shashi Panja are back as minis- corona crisis even as she hit out Adhikari was done in the pres- violence. corners in the AIADMK. all pending cases and trace all the physician, they said.  &'( 

 
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Jammu: Even though the pos- region and 17 from Kashmir L       health system amidst the rising ing hardship and said that the itivity rate across Jammu & while 3614 patients tested pos-      challenge of Covid-19. Jammu Medical College Kashmir on Monday dropped itive for coronavirus taking        “The pandemic has come Hospital has increased the down marginally below 10 per- the tally of active positive cases       ! as an unprecedented and number of critical care beds cent for the first time in the to 49,951.     unforeseen challenge for all of and is treating more than 700 recent days but high mortality According to the media     us and especially the health fra- critical Covid patients, while rate,especially in Jammu dis- bulletin, out of 3614 new pos-   M=,     ternity. The prime need is to patients with mild and mod- trict, remained one of the itive cases of novel Coronavirus build trust between the public erate symptoms are being biggest worries for health (Covid-19), 1496 were report- cases, 49951 are Active Positive, and the health system”, the looked after at Covid health administrators pooling in all ed from Jammu division and 167813 have recovered and GMC Principal said. ‘With the Centres and Covid Care possible resources to treat 2118 from Kashmir division. 2782 have died; 1210 in Jammu number of Covid-19 patients Centres. She also expressed patients. Moreover, 2855 more division and 1572 in Kashmir increasing, the administration concern over the high positiv- The positivity rate on Covid-19 patients have recov- division. is also ramping up facilities, ity rate observed while testing, Monday stood at 9.8 percent. ered and discharged from var- Meanwhile, Principal & equipment, infrastructure saying that the high positivity On Sunday the positivity rate ious hospitals including 1070 Dean Government Medical besides increasing the number rate also underlines the greater recorded was 10.68 percent. from Jammu Division and 1785 College Jammu and Associated of frontline workers. need for adopting Covid appro- On Monday, 56 more from Kashmir Division. Hospitals, Dr Shashi Sudhan The GMC Principal priate behaviour for saving patients succumbed to the According to the media Sharma Monday urged the expressed empathy for the oneself as well as saving the @+ $
            !  # deadly virus, 39 from Jammu bulletin, out of 220546 positive public to cooperate with the patients and their families fac- lives of our loved ones. PNS 1      89:  "  " = ,     "        ; Chennai: Puducherry Chief minister N Rangasamy tested Covid positive and has been     ,*,<"1 while Mumbai's total number With 549 new deaths, the infections from 6,75,630 to 

  admitted to a private hospital in Chennai according to Puducherry Lieutenant Governor of infections is 6,77,412, fol- total number of deaths in the 6,77,412. Dr Tamilsai Soundararajan's office. or the first time in more lowed among other districts by state climbed from 75,849 to While Pune accounted for     Rangasamy, who was sworn in as Chief minister of Puducherry on May 7 tested Fthan a month, the “active Thane (5,38,963), Nagpur 76,398. Similarly, with 37,236 a maximum 97,593 “active positive on Sunday evening after a test at the Indira Gandhi Government Medical College cases” in Pune – which is the (4,66,959), Nashik (3,53,279) new infections, the total num- cases” in the State, Nagpur Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod hospital, Puducherry. He left for Chennai to get treatment and was admitted to a pri- worst Covid-19 affected city in nd Ahmednagar ber of cases rose from 51,01,737 stood second 56,458, followed Sawant on Monday expressed dis- vate hospital. Maharashtra – dropped below ( 2,06,629). to 51,38,973. by Mumbai with 47,054, ) pleasure after a village panchayat in All the public programmes of the Chief minister stand cancelled. one lakh mark on Monday, It may be recalled that on As 61,607 patients were Nashik (34,755), Thane North Goa refused to cremate the Rangasamy is the leader of the All India NR Congress( AINRC) and led the NDA even as the daily deaths in April 9, the “active cases” in discharged from the hospitals (34,185), Ahmednagar remains of a local resident who had to victory in the recent elections. The AINRC won 10 seats while its coalition partner Maharashtra dropped further Pune had breached a grim across the State after full recov- (23,661), Solapur (23,028), died of Covid-19 infection. BJP got 6 seats. Independents garnered 6 seats, DMK 6 seats and the Indian National to 549 and infections dipped to landmark of one lakh, as an ery, the total number of people Satara (22,463), Chandrapur Speaking virtually to elected rep- Congress won 2 seats. IANS 37,236. alarming 10,083 cases were discharged from the hospitals (22,265), Beed (15,586), resentatives of village panchayats and In a relief to the state health reported on that day to take since the second week of March Jalgaon (13,711), Aurangabad municipalities from across Goa, authorities, the “active cases” in caseload in that city to 1,00,051. last year went up from (12594), Latur (12,085), Sawant said the village panchayats and Pune – which is the worst Meanwhile, the Covid-19 44,07,818 to 44,69,425. The Parbhani (11,010), Osmanabad municipalities should cooperate with +    (    Covid-19 affected city in graph showed a downward recovery rate in the state went (7568), Jalna (7015), Bhandara people during the pandemic crisis. Maharashtra – dropped from trend in Maharashtra for the up from 86.04 per cent to 46.95 (6122), Buldhana (5687), "I felt bad on Sunday. The Bastora 1,00,316 to 97,593. second consecutive day on per cent. Nanded (5487) and Nandurbar sarpanch and villagers refused to cre-      ' The development came on Monday, as the daily deaths The total “active cases” in (3395). mate the body of a local resident. a day when Pune recorded 10 came down further from to 549 the state dropped from 6,15,783 Of the 2,96, 31,127 samples Where was he from? Was he not from   ","$"?"1 On Monday, one district reported new deaths and 4,685 new while the infections dipped to to 5,90,818 cases. The fatality sent to laboratories, 51,38,973 the same panchayat (jurisdiction)?" covid numbers in excess of 2,000, while six infections. While the total 37,236. rate in the state stood static at have tested positive (17.34 per Sawant added. educed testing during the preceding 24 districts reported above 1,000 cases each, deaths in Pune went up from A day after the State record- 1.49 per cent. cent) for Covid-19 until On Sunday, relatives of the Rhours saw Andhra Pradesh report less- and the remaining six districts had three- 10,049 to 10,059, the total case- ed 572 fatalities and 48,401 new With 74 fresh deaths, the Monday. deceased victim Ashok Naik had er numbers on Monday. Compared to digit tallies. load climbed from 9,26,124 to cases, the deaths came down to Covid-19 toll in Mumbai Currently, 36,70,320 people alleged that the Bastora village pan- around 1 lakh samples that are usually test- East Godavari reported the highest 9,30,809. 549, while the infections increased from 13781 to 13,855, are in home quarantine while chayat had refused permission to cre- ed every day, only 60,124 samples were tally of 2,352 cases. Other districts with Currently, Pune has the dropped by 11,165 to register a while the infected cases went up 26,664 people are in institu- mate him as he had died from Covid- tested, and 14,986 new cases were detect- high numbers include Visakhapatnam highest caseload of 9,30,809, daily caseload of 37,236. by 1732 to trigger a jump in the tional quarantine. 19. The body was later taken to ed during the 24 hours, ending 9 am (1,618), Guntur (1575), Chittoor (1543), another cremation ground where the Monday. Nellore (1432), Srikakulam (1298), and final rites were performed. For the past few days, the State has YSR Kadapa (1224).       &# According to Ranjit Usgaonkar, been consistently reporting daily covid tal- East Godavari and Guntur districts 
 the panchayat was not involved in the lies above 20,000. accounted for maximum deaths of 12 decision to refuse cremation of the There was a relative dip in the num- deaths, while YSR Kadapa reported the          D    deceased Covid-19 patient. ber of deaths reported on Monday, as 84 lowest death toll of 2. "We do not know who has refused people succumbed to the pandemic. In The State has so far conducted CHENNAI: Chief Minister cessfully established the efficacy KOCHI: Three days of total lockdown has slightly improved to cremate Ashok Naik. The panchayat comparison, the death toll on Sunday was 1,74,28,059 tests. Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin of Kabasura Kudineer in neu- the pandemic situation in Kerala. On Monday, the State diag- does not take such a decision. The 93. Monday also saw 16,167 people recov- has cracked the whip to flatten the tralising viral infections that nosed 27,487 persons with Covid-19 while 65 deaths were report- decision is taken by the local temple The fresh fatalities pushed the State's ering from the virus. The cumulative num- corona curve in Tamil Nadu. To cause SARS or Covid. ed during the period ending 6 pm. “But the number of people committee. There could be a misun- cumulative death toll to 8,791, while the ber of recoveries has gone up to 11,04,431. begin with he has ordered the Prof Savariar Vincent, former tested on Monday was limited to 99,748 and this could be the derstanding among the victim's rela- cumulative tally of covid cases in the state The number of active cases in the State opening of 12 Sidha Covid Care dean of Research, Loyola College, reason for the small reduction in Test Positivity Rate to 27.56 tives," Usgaonkar said. IANS climbed to 13,02,589. now stands at 1,89,367. Centres across the State follow- Chennai, S Arokyaraj (Sejong per cent,” said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in his media brief- ing the findings of a Chennai University, Seoul), M Saravanan ing. based scientist that a Sidhaa (Mekelle University, Ethiopia) Vijayan said there were 4,19, 726 Covid-19 patients under- herbal preparation has the poten- and Manoj Dhanraj through a going treatment in the State as on Monday. He continued blam- tial to counter Covid-19 virus. painstaking research found out ing the Centre for its reluctance to provide oxygen, vaccine and M Subramanian, Medical that Kabasura Kudineer is effec- financial help to Kerala. Thiruvananthapuram had highest num- and Family Welfare Minister tive against fever, cough, sore- ber of Covid patients on Monday (3,494). dedicated to the people a 240-bed throat and shortness of breath Severe shortage of medical professionals including doctors exclusive Sidha Centre in (similar to SARS-CoV2-like is causing severe stress to the medical fraternity in Kerala, accord- Chennai metropolis on Sunday. symptoms). ing to Kerala Government Medical Officers Association, the The Chief Minister has asked “We established by a process umbrella organization of all the Government doctors in the State. his council of ministers as well as known as molecular docking The Association has sent an urgent communication to Chief bureaucrats not to leave any that the main compounds from Minister Pinarayi Vijayan listing the grievances faced by stones unturned in their search Kabasura Kudineer plants inhib- Government hospitals, first line covid treatment centers and pri- for a solution to check the spread it Covid -19 giving the better mary health centers in Kerala. The list of shortcomings high- of the pandemic in its second energy score compared to syn- lighted by the KGMOA is shocking and explains the danger- coming. thetic drugs,” said Prof Vincent ous conditions under which the doctors, nurses and para med- Stalin took notice of the pos- who led and integrated the ical staff in the State work. itive signals from Ministry of research operations that took “The Government should appoint doctors, nurses and other Ayush which gave green signal to place in laboratories spread across medical professionals as per the nationally accepted doctors to the use of Kabasura Kudineer , a India, South Korea and patients ratio. If this is not done immediately, the public health Sidha poly herbal preparation in Ethiopia. system in the State would break down,” said the memorandum the treatment of Covid-19. He said that 145 phyto-com- signed by the president and secretary of the Association. “The Chief Minister is of the pounds from Kabasura Kudineer The doctors demand the setting up of domiciliary care cen- view that opening of Sidha hos- were subjected to research. “This ters and step down Covid First Line Treatment Centers in pan- pitals would bring down the study hypothesizes that a group chayat and block levels. “These centers could be manned by pressure on tertiary hospitals. Not of compounds from KK may health professionals other than doctors and could be used to all patients require oxygen sup- exert its antiviral properties accommodate the category-one patients who do not require the port,” said Subramanian. against novel coronavirus SARS- physical presence of doctors,” said the doctors. Such centers could The move to go for Sidha CoV-2 by either blocking the host make use of tele consultation. The KGMOA also called for the Care Centres comes at a time cell receptor or inhibiting the key setting up of 24X7 call centers making use of the retired when a Chennai based scientist viral protease required for its Government doctors. along with his colleagues in replication in the host cell,” Prof They pointed out that the number of health workers get- South Korea and Ethiopia suc- Vincent told The Pioneer. PNS ting infected with Covid-19 is high in the State. PNS &+ / +-     - +  
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"        *     .G   At present, India has a total generation capac-  !                ! ity of about 360 GW (one gigawatt equals 1000              A    megawatts or MW) including 63 per cent based               on fossil fuels, of which coal alone accounts for 54                 ! per cent and nearly 22 per cent based on renew- "+.$ % .$1.-            "      able energy, viz., solar, wind, bio-mass, small hydro, etc. and gas-based capacity accounting for anoth- "-1-$."1-=  P Q     !       er seven per cent. However, only 50 per cent of this 0.%       !        installed capacity is currently utilised. 1,"$.+. This has to do with indiscriminate setting up $.$1*.<> sets targets for losses and efficien- crore. Discoms under PPAs (mostly under of capacity on coal (to some extent on gas) much ". cy of Discoms. The aggregate tech- Correspondingly, their debt gal- long-term contracts), distributed before Prime Minister Narendra Modi started giv- =?.$-,.- nical and commercial (AT&C) loss- loped to about 450,000 crore by the by them at tariff controlled by ing a boost to the renewable energy sector. Many .00.0.$11> es and shortfall in the average rev- end of 2020-21 and is estimated to States/owners of Discoms (regula- of those plants were set up without ascertaining ,. enue realisation (ARR) from the sale reach 600,000 crore mark by the tory commissions merely approve whether or not power produced by them would $.%.$$. of electricity vis-a-vis the average end of current fiscal. The collater- what is proposed by them) and a find any takers (the promoters could not even sign -*,.$?1A cost of supply (ACS) or the ACS- al damage is a pile-up of their dues mere five per cent of the electricity power purchase agreements or PPAs) while oth- $ ARR gap are major causes behind to power generators to over is traded, it will take ages before one ers did not even have fuel supply tie-ups (several the losses of Discoms and their 150,000 crore (current). This is can hope to see ‘efficient’ and ‘com- +*.+0"-  gas-based plants fall in this category). Many coal- %"$,.$ .1+.$ financial stress. Accordingly, the despite a special loan of 90,000 petitive’ markets. based plants have been impacted by availability of ""%$"1-% scheme aims at reducing AT&C crore promised by Nirmala Meanwhile, under the draft much cheaper power, at about 2.4 per unit from losses to 12-15 per cent and ACS- Sitharaman under ‘Atmanirbhar Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021,    C    $ 3        +.%               ! renewable-based plants (against 5 to 66 per unit ARR gap to ‘nil’ by 2025. Bharat Abhiyan’ in May 2020 (the in sync with the intent to develop an from coal) prompting Discoms not to buy power *$+". When viewed in the backdrop loan amount has since been raised efficient market under NEP, Modi          0    ! from the former. In turn, renewable-based plants $"-,11- of Ujwal DISCOM Assurance to 130,000 crore). Government proposes to de-license           !H     ! are affected as some State Governments (for "-1$1<*1- Yojana (UDAY), launched in Against this backdrop, the lat- the distribution business, bring in       A $         instance, Andhra Pradesh) are not honoring $.?.-%$..!- November 2015, wherein the targets est talk, of achieving those targets competition, and give the con-      .             ! PPAs. +.*-10 were missed by a huge margin, this which should have been achieved by sumer power to choose supplier. If          "   .G    Meanwhile, Modi has more than doubled the +..=$*  scheme does not inspire. Under 2018-19 by March 2025 under only the States give subsidies direct- +.., "-1.       #   $     original goal of renewable-based power capacity UDAY, Discoms were required to RLRBSD, is laughable. ly to farmers and households, rein from 175 GW by 2022 to 450 GW by 2030. 1-*$0"0 reduce AT&C losses from 20.7 per At the root of persistent and in power theft and improve efficien-          .  !H     The current capacity being 80 GW, to reach *-.$$.?.$>! cent during 2015-16 to 15 per cent increasing losses of Discoms are the cies in purchase, wheeling and dis-         ?@JB!?@:B "     the scaled up target, the country will need to add +11 by 2018-19. Further, they were to orders issued by State Governments tribution, will help in revitalising           ,         370 GW. Plus an additional 50 GW from coal- "==$"?".<> reduce the ACS-ARR gap from to sell electricity to some preferred the Discoms.                based projects already under implementation, the "M0.K 0.59 per unit during 2015-16 to consumers viz., poor households In view of the entire distribution             ?@JB    total capacity will go up to 780 GW by 2030. ,%1 0"1- ‘zero’ by 2018-19. and farmers, either at a fraction of network viz., transmission lines,     7  .           Against this, the projected demand being about 320 +.% Simultaneously, the the cost of purchase, transmission feeder lines, transformers etc that      "  !      .   #   GW (on the basis of an average six per cent annu- Government gave them a financial and distribution, or even free. On caters to households, industries etc al Gross Domestic Product growth), this would restructuring package (FRP) under the units sold to these groups, these in an area being owned and con-  =" .#0>   3*4.2!9F          imply utilisation of mere 40 per cent. which their entire debt of about companies incur colossal under- trolled by the Discoms, any talk of       A ,          The Government should avoid over-ambitious 400,000 crore recovery. This is aggravated by letting private license is a mis-         .           targets which will result in gross under utilisation was condoned. This led to a dra- AT&C losses - most of it plain theft. nomer. Instead of indulging in such  P Q        A or even scrapping assets already created. matic impact on their losses which Inflated tariff allowed to gener- rhetoric, Modi will do well to get .               ! It overarching focus should be on ensuring declined from 52,000 crore during ators under purchase agreements States resolve the basics.   .               ! optimum utilisation of every megawatt of capac- 2015-16 to a low of 17,000 crore adds to the revenue shortfall. Unless, If only the States give subsidies      1 ?@K@     ;B@    ! ity created and viability of all efficiently run power during 2017-18. However, Discoms these three fundamental factors are directly to farmers and households generation plants. This brings us to the second did little to set their house in order. addressed, any other attempt to revi- (instead of riding piggy back on          #     1    objective, namely revitalising Discoms. In this During 2019-20, their AT&C talise Discoms - as intended in the Discoms), rein in power theft and !              regard, the Modi Government has taken numer- losses were 18.9 per cent against the NEP - will be a non-starter. improve efficiencies in purchase, "                   ! ous steps, the latest being the 300,000 crore elec- The writer is 15 per cent target for 2018-19. The As for developing an efficient wheeling and distribution, this will                   tricity distribution reform program unveiled by the New-Delhi based policy ACS-ARR gap during 2019-20, market for electricity distribution - help in revitalising the Discoms and   .         ! Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, in the analyst. The views stood at 0.42 per unit against tar- as promised in the policy - it is eas- also give relief to industries which expressed are personal.          !          Union Budget for 2021-22. get of ‘zero’ for 2018-19. ier said than done. When an over- are currently paying exorbitant     P Q       C    Christened ‘Reforms-Linked, Result-Based During 2020-21, discoms whelming share of power generat- charges for cross-subsidising the Scheme for Distribution’ (RLRBSD), the scheme reported a staggering loss of 58,000 ed in the country is procured by preferred customers.                           .       C  2  .   =C2.>     !                 !                   !         "        !       !   4    D     E                         !$               4     /$                   4   D      4                 ! L     L       !     !                     ?  "     %>   !"#$%&'(&!& )#*&) +#$$,-#$$!". .#//$&!".*$01! 1.$ # #0+ !.0+3$&-- )!#$

he recent Assembly elec- Populist largesse of Congress, and its follower, the cent in 2019 says a lot. The loss ly promoting some private may not bring about the tion results reflect more Mamata for women, youth BJP. The people are pitted of all other parties was a gain houses. No wonder that some changes. But the opposition Tthan politics. Indian vot- and Duare sarkar against the disinvestment of for the TMC. It has also bust- days later the Rafael bribery though too has its corporate ers have larger issues and (Government at the doorstep), prime banks, LIC, financial ed the myth that West Bengal charge revived as an issue fol- connections and may try to economy is at the core of the Dravida Munnetra institutions, defence establish- votes along communal lines. lowing a French Government forge an alliance to clinch a their concern. Tamil Nadu, Kazhagam (DMK’s) welfare ments and others with a target The wash out of the Left and exposure. India is not against political change. Its leader- Kerala and West Bengal have policies in Tamil Nadu or the of 1.75 lakh crore in 2021- Congress for its alliance with private companies. Many have ship is not yet obvious.  separately endorsed a new  : :<: Left alliance in Kerala, when 22. This is lower than 2.1 lakh the highly communalised ISF contributed significantly; Mamata may emerge as one economic course for the studied closely, virtually crore it hoped to garner is enough testimony. This also many enjoy people’s trust and but her all-India acceptability nation. refutes the “aggressive priva- through divestment in 2020- proves that West Bengal votes have set standards. The nation, may not be easy. The eastern State defi- tised development” model of 21; an admission of failure of for social and economic issues however, is against overt dom- Some like Akhilesh Yadav nitely remains at the centre of the Centre. All these States the Government bid. This and rejects any polarisation, ineering by any group. The have spoken for her. Either attention. A hawai-chappal have voted against farm Bills failed economic concept is barring some exceptions, present elections have exposed way, a change of guard may be wearing and white sari-clad that seek to create large house rejected now by the voters. either for Furfura or Ram. that. The country wants pri- inevitable. The combine would Mamata Banerjee has virtual- monopolies, junk scrapping While in Tamil Nadu the West Bengal for the Trinamool Another noticeable aspect is vatisation neither at the cost of have to come out with a new ly challenged the dazzling policy of poor man’s vehicles, change was inevitable, Kerala Congress was not possible if the vote for Netaji Subhas the public sector nor does it economic policy - against pri- development model that has high fuel prices, fares, tolls, not very surprisingly voted for the people did not perceive the Chandra Bose whose anniver- want to get it enslaved to any vatisation and for strengthen- put India’s public sector on sale taxes and so-called user the Left front, following peo- Centre’s economic policies as sary the BJP celebrated as private player. ing the people’s economy; one and is engaged in a visual charges. The vote endorses ple’s perception that the a grave threat. The Left- Parakaram Diwas and In the UP’s panchayat elec- may call it socialist or by any extravaganza of over 30,000 that the country has more Government was delivering. Congress, the TMC and even Mamata as Deshnayak Diwas. tions, the BJP gets only 580 other name. It has to be con- crore (in reality possibly over poverty to address than create The voters equally perceived a section of the BJP voted for Surprisingly, nobody against Samajwadi Party (SP) trary to a centrist, aggressive 50,000 crore) to change cosmetic central vista that that the Congress-led UDF economic policy changes that, pointed out this incongruity 782, Bahujan Samaj Party(BSP) privatisation that the present Delhi’s central vista. Nobody serves none but a few, big cor- was incapable of opposing the ironically, Mamata Banerjee which Mamata aptly encashed 361, Congress’ 61 and 1266 rulers are trying to dispense. explains why that should be a The writer is a senior porate houses. They have BJP’s onslaught for privatisa- symbolises. The 47.93 per cent with a heightened nationalis- others. So, will this election India is at the threshold of an priority instead of creating a journalist. The views together rejected tion, now a national concern. votes for TMC up from 43.3 tic presentation - a message lead to an overt cry for eco- economic and political change. strong healthcare sector and expressed are personal. ‘Manmohanomics’ — that So, the LDF has returned with per cent in 2019 and reduced went out strong that the nomic changes? The rightist It may gel before the Uttar hospitals capable of producing ended up in a political disas- a bigger mandate. numbers of votes for BJP to Centre is not only disrespect- centrist party is too inclined Pradesh Assembly elections their own oxygen. ter for its proponent, the The massive vote surge in 38.13 per cent from 40.2 per ful to Netaji, but is also blatant- towards the corporates and next year.     !"#"   %

    
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  -./.0+1   -./.0+1 and hence it shall be permissi- he finance ministry on ble to invite GTE where TMonday said provisioning itch Ratings on Monday ith the world’s worst out- necessary,” said the instruc-  35,000 crore-expenditure for Fwarned that India’s slow Wbreak of Covid-19 tions, which have been put up vaccines in the Union Budget pace of vaccination could mean severely straining the health on the ministry’s website on for FY22 under the title that the country remains vul- system in the country, the gov- Monday. ‘Transfers to States’ does in no nerable to further waves of the ernment has made sweeping As part of its way inhibit the central gov- pandemic even once the cur- changes in the way depart- Aatmanirbhar Bharat pack- ernment from using the funds rent surge subsides. ments procure medical sup- age, the government in May to buy Covid-19 shots. Just 9.4 per cent of the plies, including allowing pro- last year notified amendments The amount of 35,000 population had received at curement of the same item at to General Financial Rules crore provided in the Union least one vaccine dose as of different rates. (GFR) to ensure that goods Budget for fiscal year starting May 5, according to figures Relaxing tendering and services valued less than April 1, 2021 (FY22) under the from Our World in Data, the “We expect the shock to India is facing the world’s norms, the Department of Rs 200 crore will be procured Demand for Grants No. 40, agency said. economic activity from the worst outbreak of COVID-19 Expenditure has allowed glob- from domestic firms, a move titled ‘Transfers to States’ has “India’s slow pace of vacci- latest wave cases with more than 3 lakh al tenders to be floated for less which was aimed at benefitting been done for several admin- nation means that the country of the pandemic in India to new daily COVID-19 cases than 200 crore as well. small and medium enterpris- istrative advantages, including ing ensures easy monitoring cost by the Centre to those who could remain vulnerable to be less severe than in 2020, being reported for two weeks The Department of es. expenditure under such head and management of these are 45 years of age and above further waves of the pandem- even though caseloads and now and the new cases reached Expenditure, under the Rule 149 of GFR provides being exempted from the quar- funds, the ministry noted. and to all frontline workers. ic even once the current surge fatalities are much higher. more than 4 lakh new daily Ministry of Finance, on April that procurement of goods and terly control restrictions. The amount provided The Centre has so far pro- subsides,” Fitch added. “Nonetheless, indicators cases over the weekend. 24 issued special instructions services through the Also, it allows the Union under this head for vaccina- vided more than 17.56 crore The Centre has already show activity dropped in April- More than 2.46 lakh peo- relating to relief operations for Government’s e-marketplace government to procure the tions is operated by the vaccine doses to states/ UTs provided more than 17.56 crore May, which is likely to delay the ple in India have died from the Covid-19 pandemic and said (GeM) will be mandatory for vaccines and pass them on to Ministry of Health. Vaccines free of cost. vaccine doses to states/UTs country’s recovery, and the coronavirus that the prevailing health emer- items available on GeM por- the states as grants in kind. are passed on to the states as The Centre has placed free of cost. number of newly recorded infection. Public health gency on account of the tal. Refuting reports that no grants in kind and the actual total orders of 26.60 crore The cumulative number of cases remains extremely high,” system is buckling under the unprecedented surge in Covid- “In the present situation, provision for expenditure on administration of vaccines is doses for Rs 3,639.67 crore with Covid-19 vaccine doses admin- Fitch Ratings said in a report. weight of surging 19 cases across the country vendors under GeM, even if Covid-19 vaccination has been being done by states, it said. the Serum Institute of India istered in the country exceed- It said that currently, infections and deaths with requires immediate procure- orders are placed, may not done by the central govern- Further, there is enough which is manufacturing ed 16.94 crore on May 9. authorities are implementing several parts of the country ment of certain items in quan- always be able to effect deliv- ment, the finance ministry administrative flexibility to Covishield vaccine while an The global rating agency lockdowns more narrowly, and reporting tities which may not be avail- eries of supplies on time and said, “vaccines have actually change the nature of the order for 8 crore doses involv- said there are growing indica- companies and individuals shortage of hospital beds, able with a single supplier and/ desired locations, due to the been, and are being, procured scheme between grants in kind ing an amount of Rs 1,104.78 tions that the latest wave of have adjusted behaviour in medical oxygen, medicines and or within the time frame in rapidly changing situation on by and paid for by the Centre and other forms of grants, it crore has been placed with coronavirus infections will add ways that cushion the effects. vaccines. which they are needed. account of the critical pan- through this head of account said in a statement. Bharat Biotech for Covaxin. to risks among financial insti- “There is a risk that dis- Last month, Fitch had “The instruction in this demic situation which requires (Demand for Grants No.40 “The use of the Demand India is facing the world’s tutions (FIs). ruption could persist longer said the surge in COVID-19 Department’s OM (Office extreme flexibility in making Transfers to States)”. titled ‘Transfers to States’ in no worst outbreak of COVID-19 It also anticipates that the and spread further than our cases could add to headwinds Memorandum)... Dated May available the critical life saving Since expenditure on vac- way implies that expenditure cases with more than 3 lakh RBI may introduce additional baseline case assumes, partic- facing India’s banks and non- 15, 2020... Specifying that no goods to the medical care facil- cine is one-off expenditure cannot be incurred by the new daily cases being reported measures to support the finan- ularly if lockdowns are intro- bank financial institutions Global Tender Enquiries shall ities,” as per the instructions, outside the normal Centrally- Centre,” the ministry said. for two weeks now and the new cial sector if indications of duced in more regions, or (NBFIs) if it led to a resurgence be invited for tenders up to Rs which would be in force till Sponsored Schemes of the Currently, COVID-19 vac- cases reached more than 4 economic stress mount. nationwide,” it added. in asset-quality pressures. 200 crore shall stand relaxed May 31. health ministry, separate fund- cines are being provided free of lakh daily over the weekend.

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13.10 SUNPHARMA 684.50 703.40 683.85 698.15 FEDERALBNK 78.65 80.15 77.95 79.55 INDIANB 116.50 120.25 112.60 118.05 GET&D 125.00 132.35 124.25 131.35 HDFC 2515.10 2563.70 2515.10 2529.00 32.25 HDFC 2519.45 2564.00 2517.30 2530.95 INTELLECT 799.00 847.95 794.00 822.80 DCBBANK 91.50 94.65 91.10 92.75 SYMPHONY 1100.00 1140.00 1100.00 1105.25 HDFCLIFE 670.25 685.95 670.25 681.05 8.40 GMM 4090.00 4685.00 4048.25 4403.10 HINDZINC 315.65 320.00 309.85 317.45 IPCALAB 2050.20 2116.05 2050.20 2085.25 VRLLOG 217.50 221.00 212.80 215.85 EICHERMOT 2427.15 2450.00 2417.55 2446.00 28.85 BANDHANBNK 287.00 304.80 285.90 296.10 L&TFH 87.85 87.85 86.70 87.50 ADVENZYMES 452.10 473.30 449.10 460.90 EPL 236.35 239.50 234.05 237.75 UPL 634.80 680.00 634.80 674.40 AMARAJABAT 787.00 792.00 778.95 785.00 TATAMETALI 1199.75 1210.55 1179.00 1183.60 KSB 966.50 966.50 935.00 950.90 ICICIBANK 611.00 617.00 611.00 614.05 6.95 LT 1350.00 1399.25 1350.00 1395.10 BRITANNIA 3450.60 3476.00 3404.20 3414.70 WELCORP 146.50 150.45 146.50 147.60 GARFIBRES 2684.00 2724.55 2618.05 2638.55 SBIN 360.50 367.00 358.80 362.30 4.05 ADANIENT 1299.85 1313.75 1286.90 1304.05 MEGH 143.15 145.00 135.80 136.50 PIDILITIND 1830.00 1855.45 1821.95 1847.10 SUNDRMFAST 725.00 733.90 713.00 716.25 TECHM 985.00 992.65 973.10 991.00 10.05 ADANIPOWER 97.25 99.80 97.00 98.55 JSLHISAR 182.00 192.50 178.95 184.00 ASTRAZEN 3809.90 3843.65 3754.00 3784.75 UCOBANK 11.45 11.48 11.30 11.43 MARUTI 6675.20 6773.15 6660.10 6765.00 61.95 IOC 95.00 99.50 95.00 99.05 JUBLFOOD 2746.00 2776.00 2696.25 2764.90 ENGINERSIN 75.70 79.50 75.60 78.25 PCJEWELLER 23.55 24.50 23.50 24.05 HINDUNILVR 2423.00 2446.95 2416.00 2431.25 20.05 BPCL 447.10 454.90 444.80 453.70 GODREJCP 703.00 711.70 698.30 709.40 VOLTAS 988.00 988.00 961.45 968.40 HONAUT 42000.00 42270.75 41500.0541715.50 TATACONSUM 627.00 636.95 621.00 634.00 5.00 IDEA 8.29 8.30 8.05 8.20 TATAMTRDVR 135.95 142.45 134.75 142.10 CCL 318.00 326.10 310.50 316.30 LAXMIMACH 6190.00 6235.85 6030.00 6051.35 SBILIFE 1009.30 1017.50 995.00 1006.45 6.20 BAJFINANCE 5550.00 5560.00 5446.10 5496.80 FORTIS 233.95 239.85 230.60 234.30 DHANUKA 801.00 866.60 801.00 846.30 BAJAJELEC 1100.00 1170.00 1095.00 1138.95 RATNAMANI 1940.25 1949.90 1912.00 1917.40 HDFCBANK 1427.00 1430.00 1412.80 1423.00 8.25 ONGC 113.00 114.95 112.50 113.85 SCI 117.00 120.20 114.90 118.95 SPICEJET 62.85 63.80 62.25 63.60 JAICORPLTD 88.45 90.70 88.15 89.40 GDL 260.00 260.00 248.25 250.45 BHARTIARTL 572.00 577.00 569.10 571.40 2.90 BANKBARODA 70.90 74.35 70.65 73.40 ATGL 1309.00 1330.00 1300.00 1314.90 STAR 842.75 849.15 833.25 838.55 STLTECH 222.20 230.00 222.20 227.00 AIAENG 1830.00 1870.00 1814.80 1820.20 TITAN 1454.40 1469.75 1445.00 1453.25 6.75 BHARTIARTL 572.90 576.80 569.00 572.70 MCX 1533.80 1599.50 1506.85 1590.60 HAVELLS 1000.00 1012.00 1000.00 1005.15 THYROCARE 1083.00 1090.45 1060.95 1063.95 HEIDELBERG 240.35 246.75 240.35 244.60 TCS 3145.95 3164.20 3125.00 3147.00 14.10 COALINDIA 138.00 149.50 137.35 147.15 GSFC 105.10 113.85 104.15 112.30 PAGEIND 29700.00 29870.00 28973.6529136.10 TEAMLEASE 3326.75 3328.35 3225.00 3234.80 GRSE 174.00 174.40 170.80 171.25 NESTLEIND 16830.00 16850.00 16670.00 16825.00 63.65 TATACONSUM 629.70 636.70 621.00 633.10 IBREALEST 80.60 88.55 78.75 85.35 HUDCO 43.20 45.65 43.20 45.35 CGCL 450.00 464.10 450.00 461.60 CRISIL 1857.35 1907.20 1852.00 1899.00 JSWSTEEL 765.90 773.00 756.05 759.25 2.30 DEEPAKNI 1810.00 1823.50 1770.35 1776.05 WABAG 240.25 271.00 240.25 266.65 IDFC 55.10 55.10 52.10 54.20 SUPREMEIND 2200.00 2212.75 2144.00 2150.00 VTL 1288.00 1325.05 1249.00 1307.85 ITC 207.15 207.45 205.00 205.80 0.45 ALKEM 2925.50 3088.00 2911.00 3029.65 LALPATHLAB 2880.00 2922.65 2842.85 2892.65 JSWENERGY 118.00 119.85 115.65 119.05 MFSL 919.10 929.00 908.20 911.90 QUESS 651.60 665.00 646.70 651.40 BAJFINANCE 5575.00 5575.00 5445.00 5497.75 3.95 ICICIBANK 608.60 617.10 608.60 613.10 CSBBANK 274.00 284.95 266.00 271.40 CEATLTD 1295.00 1306.00 1276.80 1281.80 RAYMOND 343.50 345.65 338.80 342.95 SKFINDIA 2250.00 2362.40 2250.00 2263.75 BAJAJ-AUTO 3900.00 3903.85 3844.50 3869.20 2.45 JINDALSTEL 489.00 501.60 487.00 490.35 MUTHOOTFIN 1226.90 1229.90 1199.85 1222.35 FINEORG 3143.90 3368.30 3140.05 3245.00 FLUOROCHEM 870.00 870.00 837.00 843.45 ITI 123.95 123.95 118.40 119.05 AXISBANK 723.50 725.00 714.00 716.50 -0.25 INFY 1355.00 1355.00 1335.35 1339.50 INDIACEM 168.70 168.70 166.00 166.40 IOB 15.90 16.05 15.80 15.85 NILKAMAL 2015.05 2121.00 2010.00 2080.45 BAJAJFINSV 11390.00 11549.00 11280.00 11310.00 -8.45 ITC 206.00 207.35 204.90 205.55 BALMLAWRIE 126.00 135.90 125.15 133.50 CENTRALBK 16.45 16.75 16.45 16.60 SHANKARA 376.40 380.10 364.60 373.90 ASIANPAINT 2589.00 2589.00 2542.15 2548.00 -3.65 DIVISLAB 4025.00 4203.00 4025.00 4137.05 PFIZER 5335.05 5442.45 5335.05 5386.60 BIRLACORPN 943.50 960.40 939.20 944.15 GEPIL 264.00 265.50 258.00 260.30 RELIANCE 1939.00 1946.80 1920.95 1927.10 -4.65 SPARC 189.50 221.75 187.40 220.35 KANSAINER 595.00 599.30 560.40 566.30 NHPC 24.50 24.95 24.40 24.75 SUPRAJIT 251.15 254.50 241.35 252.10 SOUTHBANK 9.66 10.38 9.60 10.26 RECLTD 133.00 136.25 132.10 135.55 SUMICHEM 295.70 304.50 293.75 294.65 IFBIND 941.00 955.35 925.00 932.45 HCLTECH 918.05 921.60 910.20 913.95 -2.45 TATACOFFEE 154.00 178.20 153.15 169.45 VINATIORGA 1729.80 1734.65 1700.00 1706.75 ORIENTELEC 279.65 287.50 277.70 283.65 TIMKEN 1400.35 1400.35 1341.10 1349.60 GRASIM 1460.00 1475.00 1430.25 1443.00 -6.60 PNB 36.80 36.80 35.00 35.60 ASHOKA 80.45 84.00 79.10 83.20 KPITTECH 203.00 208.70 201.00 203.20 3MINDIA 25249.75 25249.75 24200.1024456.40 ADANIPORTS 774.40 779.50 762.45 764.00 -3.75 LUPIN 1225.00 1241.00 1205.85 1222.80 PHILIPCARB 207.95 209.75 202.00 206.95 UJJIVANSFB 29.15 29.60 29.00 29.05 RELAXO 906.70 906.70 887.75 895.90 HEROMOTOCO 2860.80 2879.00 2830.00 2839.90 -20.90 ULTRACEMCO 6580.00 6595.75 6334.75 6405.75 SWSOLAR 311.95 311.95 303.20 304.75 HAWKINCOOK 5503.00 5620.00 5445.00 5551.15 TTKPRESTIG 7345.35 7403.00 7223.90 7268.90 INFY 1349.85 1352.90 1335.05 1339.90 -12.65 SANOFI 7780.00 7845.00 7754.85 7796.75 ASTERDM 149.80 158.40 149.25 156.35 PARAGMILK 140.00 140.15 135.60 137.65 ECLERX 1276.35 1305.05 1239.35 1246.70 ULTRACEMCO 6590.00 6605.00 6330.00 6399.00 -82.90 AXISBANK 720.10 724.45 714.00 715.00 MOTILALOFS 720.00 745.00 716.55 720.25 GRINDWELL 1117.00 1142.45 1082.15 1113.10 OBEROIRLTY 551.60 555.90 541.60 543.80 BRITANNIA 3478.00 3478.00 3403.50 3417.00 -44.25 WIPRO 516.10 528.35 513.25 526.00 DELTACORP 146.25 149.00 146.10 147.80 AVANTI 489.95 495.85 482.80 492.65 JCHAC 2300.00 2300.00 2273.00 2276.80 SHREECEM 27979.00 28035.15 27238.40 27309.95 -530.05 CANBK 146.00 150.80 144.45 147.15 METROPOLIS 2299.95 2355.00 2250.00 2266.65 CROMPTON 385.00 385.35 375.00 377.35 TCNSBRANDS 504.65 517.75 504.65 508.30 MOTHERSUMI 223.60 237.25 220.85 234.85 CUMMINSIND 830.50 845.15 827.45 830.30 IRB 106.05 108.00 106.05 106.80 ZENSARTECH 269.15 274.40 268.90 270.45     WOCKPHARMA 579.90 611.25 577.00 597.40 MPHASIS 1865.00 1865.40 1830.60 1848.25 SHK 154.40 158.60 151.50 155.50 WABCOINDIA 6960.00 7120.75 6857.00 6971.60 HDFCLIFE 670.30 685.80 670.30 680.00 CESC 655.55 668.30 641.05 645.10 CASTROLIND 127.00 127.85 125.80 126.10 POWERINDIA 1724.70 1759.25 1718.55 1726.85 SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE BEL 138.25 145.90 138.25 144.80 ABB 1390.00 1394.80 1361.00 1374.65 LUXIND 1975.00 2038.35 1972.55 2022.55 JKCEMENT 2798.00 2808.00 2777.85 2794.70 NIFTY NEXT 50 35987.05 36222.10 35974.00 36190.15 373.20 TECHM 982.00 993.25 973.80 991.45 GUJALKALI 436.80 447.00 429.00 439.90 HATHWAY 23.70 23.85 23.15 23.20 GPPL 95.00 95.00 93.55 93.75 NMDC 190.00 202.70 189.00 202.55 17.80 HFCL 37.90 38.90 33.10 34.30 TORNTPOWER 419.95 454.30 417.85 451.15 ATUL 8326.35 8361.80 8178.05 8233.20 SIS 379.90 379.90 372.75 374.20 SCHAEFFLER 4986.50 5020.00 4951.05 4964.70 MOTHERSUMI 222.70 236.80 220.70 236.75 15.85 TATACHEM 683.00 689.00 681.35 683.85 HDFCAMC 2722.00 2807.30 2722.00 2797.50 COLPAL 1511.00 1524.25 1506.05 1518.60 REPCOHOME 327.20 352.00 327.20 343.80 PRESTIGE 273.75 273.85 266.60 268.55 TORNTPHARM 2619.00 2782.85 2619.00 2768.10 152.05 CHOLAFIN 555.00 560.00 528.90 553.90 NLCINDIA 51.35 54.85 51.30 53.55 NBVENTURES* 88.70 96.00 87.95 92.35 BERGEPAINT 716.10 723.95 713.00 723.00 TASTYBIT 15500.00 15500.00 15001.2015221.15 ALKEM 2935.00 3088.95 2889.90 3042.00 134.55 KOTAKBANK 1801.05 1812.70 1791.55 1810.20 M&M 770.00 783.90 769.50 780.50 BOMDYEING 72.90 74.20 71.85 72.70 AFFLE 5399.90 5399.95 5250.00 5263.35 BDL 338.05 343.50 335.00 338.40 VEDL 289.00 296.30 287.05 294.40 11.35 DLF 259.00 267.10 259.00 266.20 RALLIS 294.85 306.55 293.60 300.35 ADANIGREEN 1110.00 1120.00 1098.25 1102.95 SONATSOFTW 605.00 605.00 588.65 591.10 AKZOINDIA 2209.05 2229.90 2209.05 2220.00 CADILAHC 609.45 630.00 606.00 625.00 21.80 HSCL 49.60 52.20 49.45 51.15 RCF 77.85 80.50 77.65 79.05 MAHSEAMLES 306.30 320.80 306.30 310.90 SWANENERGY 129.90 134.80 129.60 133.90 KEI 524.20 529.95 519.80 521.60 ICICIGI 1449.95 1499.80 1446.75 1498.40 48.45 BAJAJFINSV 11450.00 11547.90 11282.0011337.90 RAJESHEXPO 512.50 523.00 512.50 519.05 COROMANDEL 728.25 743.90 725.00 734.75 PNCINFRA 222.15 226.90 217.95 223.95 GODFRYPHLP 864.50 868.35 859.50 861.15 AUROPHARMA 1018.85 1061.75 1016.10 1046.00 32.95 VENKYS 1663.00 1767.55 1663.00 1683.75 BALKRISIND 1832.00 1898.00 1828.25 1868.30 CAPPL 588.60 599.00 570.10 581.30 VMART 2712.35 2785.05 2680.00 2707.95 TNPL 143.05 145.15 139.90 143.00 DLF 260.30 267.15 259.75 266.30 8.35 DABUR 534.60 535.00 519.35 522.65 LICHSGFIN 425.00 431.25 424.55 427.95 ASTRAL 1576.35 1610.00 1560.00 1565.90 MAHINDCIE 180.00 183.25 176.45 177.35 MAHLIFE 478.00 502.35 467.40 497.05 GAIL 150.25 155.50 150.25 155.00 4.75 TRIDENT 16.25 16.78 15.90 16.78 NOCIL 189.50 209.45 187.30 202.05 CHAMBLFERT 223.00 227.15 221.90 223.35 MINDACORP 110.90 111.80 107.25 108.20 GODREJIND 510.40 515.00 508.00 508.40 HDFCAMC 2720.00 2804.35 2720.00 2800.00 81.35 HDFCBANK 1426.00 1429.15 1413.05 1419.30 MGL 1154.15 1170.20 1154.15 1161.80 PERSISTENT 2300.00 2340.00 2254.20 2308.70 JKPAPER 143.50 144.20 141.90 142.60 AAVAS 2224.85 2225.20 2192.00 2210.20 PEL 1684.00 1715.00 1677.30 1714.95 45.30 DIXON 3961.00 4013.00 3816.75 3866.80 BAJAJ-AUTO 3871.30 3900.65 3844.25 3869.05 VAIBHAVGBL 1019.90 1057.70 965.00 974.15 IFCI 10.76 10.89 10.38 10.53 MASFIN 830.00 832.80 816.30 823.65 INDIGO 1646.00 1685.00 1643.05 1679.95 39.35 GMDCLTD 70.00 79.50 69.40 76.90 PEL 1679.00 1714.00 1677.90 1705.90 GUJGAS 537.90 537.90 526.00 527.05 JMFINANCIL 81.00 82.50 80.50 80.75 ITDC 333.30 334.65 325.00 328.00 LUPIN 1229.00 1241.55 1205.50 1222.00 25.45 RBLBANK 187.80 192.00 186.45 187.50 JUSTDIAL 811.00 815.30 792.15 801.25 BSOFT 251.00 254.50 248.15 250.40 GICRE 204.00 207.00 200.10 200.55 GALAXYSURF 2880.00 2908.45 2863.25 2871.35 HINDPETRO 253.00 259.80 251.65 255.90 4.45 TORNTPHARM 2615.00 2781.00 2615.00 2766.45 TV18BRDCST 36.60 39.20 36.00 38.30 GREAVESCOT 136.60 140.50 135.00 136.70 KEC 378.00 385.50 378.00 382.80 LAOPALA 221.00 226.00 221.00 222.25 PIDILITIND 1820.05 1855.00 1820.05 1847.90 31.70 GRAPHITE 772.00 795.85 770.00 782.55 ZYDUSWELL 2249.90 2249.90 2067.35 2103.45 DEEPAKFERT 275.35 276.00 268.00 269.70 MINDAIND 525.10 534.90 524.05 531.45 VSTIND 3163.50 3203.80 3146.35 3180.70 PGHH 13592.00 13898.95 13370.00 13730.00 234.40 NTPC 106.00 108.00 105.60 107.70 ABFRL 176.50 180.20 174.25 176.00 POLYCAB 1473.00 1512.55 1473.00 1491.60 VARROC 382.70 398.40 377.45 384.95 JAGRAN* 53.60 55.30 53.60 55.05 BOSCHLTD 13600.00 13880.00 13544.30 13870.00 237.60 AMBUJACEM 314.90 315.10 310.05 311.85 HEROMOTOCO 2878.00 2878.00 2832.00 2837.45 JUBLPHARMA 846.00 855.00 836.00 846.95 INOXLEISUR 276.00 277.15 272.85 274.00 GILLETTE 5630.00 5630.00 5567.00 5585.65 ABBOTINDIA 15845.00 16145.00 15839.85 16100.00 249.60 INDUSINDBK 938.00 949.95 931.55 945.25 TATAELXSI 3755.00 3755.00 3605.00 3615.00 SUDARSCHEM 645.50 657.00 631.05 641.55 KNRCON 198.15 204.75 198.15 203.90 MAHLOG 541.20 555.00 541.20 551.55 GODREJCP 700.00 711.60 698.10 711.40 9.30 AUROPHARMA 1013.00 1061.00 1013.00 1047.60 IRCON 92.50 94.60 92.00 93.50 SOBHA 473.00 481.25 460.55 469.15 KPRMILL 1467.75 1518.50 1444.40 1475.75 ARVINDFASN 141.55 147.00 141.55 142.50 MRF 78200.00 78745.00 77500.00 78320.00 873.80 SBILIFE 1003.05 1017.20 994.75 1004.30 OIL 123.80 132.50 123.70 126.50 LINDEINDIA 1799.00 1813.95 1764.40 1781.05 ORIENTREF 310.45 329.75 310.45 325.15 GULFOILLUB 697.00 697.45 681.00 688.30 INDUSTOWER 257.25 258.40 254.35 257.45 2.85 NBCC 44.35 48.40 44.10 47.75 GHCL 238.90 275.00 238.90 272.45 NATCOPHARM 945.00 955.00 924.95 941.40 JKTYRE 119.90 119.90 116.50 117.80 THERMAX 1511.00 1516.05 1478.10 1489.75 BIOCON 383.05 387.45 382.45 385.20 4.05 HINDUNILVR 2413.00 2446.00 2413.00 2432.55 RVNL 28.15 29.25 28.15 28.95 MAHABANK 24.95 25.10 24.35 24.60 REDINGTON 183.90 193.20 179.10 188.45 TVSSRICHAK 1798.00 1842.00 1787.95 1805.35 BERGEPAINT 718.70 724.20 712.60 722.00 6.55 ABCAPITAL 116.00 124.35 115.60 122.10 INDIAMART 7530.00 7530.00 7315.00 7344.35 BLUEDART 5465.00 5465.00 5311.65 5331.95 MRPL 44.00 44.40 43.05 43.30 DBCORP 85.00 85.00 82.95 83.40 SIEMENS 1865.00 1889.10 1855.00 1880.00 16.95 ASHOKLEY 114.10 116.35 114.10 115.95 LTTS 2560.00 2560.00 2492.40 2504.50 SIEMENS 1867.80 1889.00 1856.70 1882.60 FCONSUMER 6.86 6.93 6.75 6.79 SHRIRAMCIT 1680.00 1680.00 1614.95 1637.75 MUTHOOTFIN 1224.00 1230.00 1200.00 1222.75 11.05 AARTIIND 1703.55 1755.00 1690.00 1736.20 DCAL 187.90 199.55 176.35 193.55 INDUSTOWER 257.80 257.90 254.50 257.05 BLUESTARCO 844.00 846.10 830.50 833.35 STARCEMENT 105.00 105.00 102.00 102.90 MCDOWELL-N 549.00 555.00 544.05 552.25 4.30 RAIN 182.50 185.50 182.00 182.60 SRF 6320.00 6341.30 6260.25 6299.65 BATAINDIA 1374.00 1374.00 1342.00 1347.85 SCHNEIDER 95.20 97.00 94.20 95.20 INDOSTAR 304.05 306.00 295.05 302.10 COLPAL 1514.20 1524.10 1505.75 1520.40 9.05 BALRAMCHIN 323.00 348.95 319.00 334.15 POWERGRID 214.35 220.00 214.35 219.80 BOSCHLTD 13570.60 13879.35 13554.1013856.50 INFIBEAM 40.80 40.80 38.65 40.20 SPANDANA 602.50 611.00 597.45 604.20 JUBLFOOD 2752.00 2776.00 2696.00 2755.15 14.60 IDFCFIRSTB 56.20 56.55 55.20 55.35 BLISSGVS 114.20 122.40 113.90 122.40 EDELWEISS 61.80 62.80 59.65 61.95 BAJAJHLDNG 3525.00 3538.35 3487.65 3520.00 PRSMJOHNSN 133.65 134.50 130.50 130.95 ADANIENT 1294.90 1314.00 1286.30 1305.00 6.10 SBICARD 982.35 989.80 971.65 976.90 GODREJAGRO 500.00 519.80 494.60 516.05 CYIENT 760.55 769.00 747.00 756.75 KAJARIACER 931.00 931.00 890.15 894.45 WESTLIFE 425.75 426.35 418.50 421.15 IGL 515.35 524.55 515.35 517.00 1.90 APOLLOHOSP 3311.00 3338.70 3260.50 3325.40 BIOCON 383.30 387.30 382.40 384.30 GMRINFRA 24.20 25.10 23.95 24.85 JAMNAAUTO 72.00 72.00 70.20 70.95 TIINDIA 1217.75 1217.75 1176.90 1185.20 APOLLOHOSP 3315.00 3342.60 3261.60 3321.25 10.40 DMART 2939.00 2957.60 2840.20 2853.20 EICHERMOT 2418.00 2450.00 2417.65 2446.65 DALBHARAT 1650.00 1685.55 1629.00 1652.60 EQUITAS 85.10 85.80 83.20 83.90 NESCO 510.00 510.00 497.75 499.50 HAVELLS 1005.00 1012.75 1000.55 1004.75 2.75 APOLLOTYRE 217.80 223.30 216.10 221.35 DCMSHRIRAM 690.00 733.45 690.00 717.30 GESHIP 387.30 405.00 387.00 393.00 NAM-INDIA 354.90 354.90 347.50 350.45 FINCABLES 360.00 361.05 357.90 359.35 BAJAJHLDNG 3535.00 3552.30 3482.35 3520.00 -4.70 TCS 3140.00 3164.00 3126.00 3145.15 INDHOTEL 111.45 114.10 111.45 112.90 SUNTECK 257.80 271.55 257.10 268.35 CARBORUNIV 582.25 582.95 565.65 570.40 EMAMILTD 492.00 492.00 482.00 483.50 ADANIGREEN 1110.00 1120.00 1098.05 1100.00 -2.90 MARUTI 6690.00 6774.40 6667.05 6757.35 PFC 112.00 114.90 111.35 114.40 TATACOMM 1088.60 1103.90 1083.20 1088.05 FDC 334.95 339.55 331.00 333.10 SFL 2003.15 2043.10 1975.65 2028.80 AMBUJACEM 314.20 315.15 310.00 311.00 -1.25 GRASIM 1460.00 1474.55 1430.15 1443.75 BANKINDIA 67.80 70.00 67.60 67.95 JBCHEPHARM 1484.40 1514.00 1405.00 1424.95 HAL 960.00 976.30 960.00 968.60 CERA 3849.95 3850.00 3756.00 3782.90 UBL 1222.80 1238.55 1205.35 1209.50 -6.00 FINOLEXIND 156.00 161.50 154.50 155.25 ERIS 687.70 687.70 638.00 650.95 RAMCOCEM 975.00 975.00 950.15 952.30 LEMONTREE 35.35 36.15 35.00 35.85 CHOLAHLDNG 574.25 574.95 562.00 566.00 SBICARD 985.90 989.70 971.15 976.75 -5.20 LTI 3815.00 3815.00 3635.80 3681.25 GODREJPROP 1259.00 1259.00 1224.10 1243.45 UBL 1215.00 1238.65 1201.00 1207.40 APLAPOLLO 1292.00 1292.00 1253.00 1259.75 TVTODAY 275.30 298.00 275.30 285.75 MARICO 473.00 474.35 468.00 471.30 -2.55 LAURUSLABS 491.90 494.40 487.45 490.65 MANAPPURAM 153.00 155.25 152.05 154.50 AJANTPHARM 2000.00 2030.00 2000.00 2009.30 GSPL 271.00 272.40 263.15 263.90 MAHSCOOTER 3570.00 3570.00 3511.55 3520.10 ICICIPRULI 561.30 564.80 552.15 558.00 -3.75 M&MFIN 154.80 157.50 154.65 156.20 EIDPARRY 425.00 449.25 416.10 439.70 UFLEX 439.20 447.75 434.75 443.85 VIPIND 332.00 335.95 330.10 330.90 ALLCARGO 123.50 126.25 123.05 125.00 PETRONET 243.00 244.95 240.85 241.15 -1.75 HEG 2285.00 2350.00 2285.00 2324.80 ICICIPRULI 564.00 564.30 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Kathmandu: Nepal Prime achieve a majority of the exist- The CPN-Maoist will join year after President Bhandari   @     Minister K P Sharma Oli lost a ing strength of the House of hands with the Nepali dissolved the House and trust vote in the House of Representatives, I hereby Congress and other parties announced fresh elections on Jerusalem: Israeli police firing 3=720%# have waged a lengthy legal bat- Representatives on Monday, declare that the prime minis- who voted against Oli to form April 30 and May 10 at the rec- tear gas, stun grenades and rub- 2570205=6=7$ tle to take over properties. in a fresh setback to the embat- ter's motion to seek a vote of a coalition government at the ommendation of Prime ber bullets clashed with stone- Monday was expected to be tled premier seeking to tight- confidence has been rejected,” earliest, he said. Minister throwing Palestinians at a flash- 0A690<**30773 particularly tense since Israelis en his grip on power after the Sapkota announced before Meanwhile, Nepali Oli, amidst a tussle for point Jerusalem holy site on 35>725209A0A5F3= mark it as Jerusalem Day to cel- CPN (Maoist Centre) led by adjourning the House. Congress president Sher power within the ruling Nepal Monday, the latest in a series of 7=27@07$2AA3=90<737 ebrate their capture of east Pushpakamal Dahal With this, Prime Minister Bahadur Deuba, CPN-Maoist Communist Party (NCP). confrontations that threatened to 2570209 =5A07 Jerusalem in the 1967 Mideast ‘Prachanda' withdrew support Oli is automatically relieved Centre chairman Pushpakamal Oli's move to dissolve the push the contested city toward war. to his government. from his post as per Article 100 Dahal “Prachanda” and House sparked protests from a wider conflict. condition. Police said 21 officers On Monday, two anti-Arab Prime Minister Oli secured (3). Communist Party Maoist Chairman of Janata Samajwadi large section of the NCP led by More than a dozen tear gas were hurt, including three who members of Israel's parliament, 93 votes in the lower house of Some 28 Lawmakers Centre led by Prachanda with- Party Upendra Yadav have his rival 'Prachanda'. canisters and stun grenades were hospitalized. Israeli para- surrounded by an entourage parliament during a special belonging to Oli's rival faction drew its support to the gov- issued a joint statement urging In February, the apex court landed in the Al-Aqsa Mosque, medics said seven Israeli civilians and police, pushed through a session convened on the direc- led by Madhav Nepal-Jhala ernment last week, Oli's gov- President Bhandari to start the reinstated the dissolved House one of Islam's holiest sites, as were also hurt. line of protesters in the Sheikh tives of President Bidya Devi Nath Khanal abstained during ernment was reduced to a process of forming an alterna- of Representatives, in a setback police and protesters faced off The confrontation was the Jarrah neighbourhood. Bhandari. the voting. minority one. tive government after Oli's to Oli who was preparing for inside the walled compound that latest after weeks of mounting Several Arab members of Oli, 69, required at least The main Opposition After losing the Vote of defeat. snap polls. surrounds it, said an Associated tensions between Palestinians parliament were among those 136 votes in the 275-member Nepali Congress and the Confidence, the Prime Minister “We call upon President Oli repeatedly defended Press photographer at the scene. and Israeli troops in the Old trying to stop Betzalel Smotrich House of Representatives to Communist Party of Nepal is automatically removed from Bhandari to initiate the process his move to dissolve the House Smoke rose in front of the City of Jerusalem, the emo- and Itamar Ben Gvir, amid win the confidence motion as (Maoist Centre), which control his post and now the new of appointment of a new prime of Representatives, saying some mosque and the iconic golden- tional center of their conflict. shouting and jostling. four members are currently 61 and 49 votes, respectively, coalition government will be minister as per article 76 sub- leaders of his party were domed shrine on the site, and There have been almost night- At one point during the under suspension. voted against Oli's trust formed as per the constitu- clause 2 of the constitution,” the attempting to form a “parallel rocks littered the nearby plaza. ly clashes during the Muslim scrum, the protesters pounded A total of 124 members motion. tional process, said senior joint statement said. There is a government”. Inside one area of the com- holy month of Ramadan, already on the sides of a dumpster, and voted against the confidence The Janata Samajbadi Nepali Congress leader Prakash provision in the Article 76 Oli, who joined politics as pound, shoes and debris lay scat- a time of heightened religious one man yelled at Smotrich in motion while 15 members Party, which has 32 votes, how- Man Singh. sub-clause 2 of the constitution a student activist in his teenage tered over ornate carpets. sensitivities. Arabic, “Get out of here, you stayed neutral, Speaker Agni ever, was divided. The Senior leader of CPN- to form a coalition government and spent 14 years in jail for More than 305 Palestinians Most recently, the tensions dog!” Sapkota announced. The ses- Mahantha Thakur-led faction Maoist Ganesh Shah said that with the help of two or more opposing the now-abolished were hurt, including 228 who have been fueled by the planned Smotrich and Ben Gvir sion was attended by 232 law- stayed neutral while the Oli should immediately resign political parties representing in monarchy, became Nepal's went to hospitals and clinics for eviction of dozens of eventually got to the other side makers. Upendra Yadav-led group from the post and pave way for the House. Prime Minister for a second treatment, according to the Palestinians from the Sheikh of a police barricade and entered “As the votes cast in favour voted against Oli. the formation of an alternative Nepal plunged into a polit- time in 2018 as a joint candi- Palestinian Red Crescent. Seven Jarrah neighbourhood of east a house already inhabited by set- of the motion fell short to After its alliance Nepal government. ical crisis on December 20 last date of the Left alliance. 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The issue should space debris.” Beijing: China's Government governments have no official ties bing people at a New Zealand control rocket remnants re- be left to professionals and it is The bulk of the out-of-con- criticised US Secretary of State with Taiwan, but Washington supermarket on Monday, ANKARA: Turkey's top envoy conflict in Libya. entering the Earth's atmosphere unnecessary to hype up the trol rocket, which had put into Antony Blinken on Monday for and some others have expressed wounding five people, three of is traveling to Saudi Arabia as Cavusoglu's visit is also and crashing into the Indian issue to cause any panic,” she orbit the core module of China's urging the World Health growing support for Taiwan them critically, according to Turkey seeks to mend ties with part of a wider effort by Turkey Ocean near the Maldives. said. Hitting out at the US, Hua planned space station on April Organisation to invite Taiwan, during the coronavirus pan- authorities. Police said a suspect the kingdom that hit an all- to normalize ties with Arab The remnants of China's said “American media used 29, was mostly destroyed as it re- the island democracy claimed by demic and in response to had been arrested and taken into time low over the 2018 killing nations as it finds itself isolat- biggest rocket, Long March 5B, romantic rhetoric like 'shooting entered the atmosphere, accord- Beijing as part of its territory, to Beijing's increasing assertive- custody after the incident at a in Istanbul of Saudi journalist ed internationally at a time crashed into the Indian Ocean stars lighting up the night sky'” ing to Chinese official media. participate in a meeting this ness abroad. Countdown supermarket in the Jamal Khashoggi. when its economy is f near the Maldives on Sunday about the debris of the US rock- The space vehicle re- month. Blinken called Taiwan a city of Dunedin. Two super- Foreign Minister Mevlut altering. with no reports of damage, but ets in the past. “But when it entered the atmosphere on Blinken's statement on force for good in the world and market staff members were Cavusoglu will meet with his Last week, a high-level Beijing was criticised by US comes to the Chinese side, it's a Sunday morning and the debris Friday adds to a similar joint said it should be invited as an among those wounded. Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal Turkish delegation traveled to space agency NASA for its fail- completely different approach. from the 18-tonne rocket, one of appeal by foreign ministers of observer at the meeting of the People in the store at the bin Farhan Al Saud, to discuss Cairo to improve relations with ure to “meet responsible stan- We are willing to work with the largest items in decades to the Group of Seven major World Health Assembly, the time told local media that it was bilateral relations and region- Egypt, which have been dards” regarding its space debris. other countries, including the have an undirected dive into the economies this month in WHO decision-making body. a chaotic scene as people began al issues during his two-day strained since the Egyptian Reacting to NASA US, to strengthen cooperation in atmosphere, landed in the London. That irked the He said it could make valuable screaming and running toward visit, according to a Turkish military’s 2013 ouster of Administrator Senator Bill the use of outer space, but we Indian Ocean. Communist Beijing govern- contributions as the world tries the exits. They said some brave Foreign Ministry statement. President Mohammed Morsi, Nelson's criticism, Chinese also oppose double standards on The uncontrolled fall of the ment, which insists Taiwan has to end the pandemic. shoppers had tried to stop the The visit is the first by a an Islamist who hailed from the Foreign Ministry spokesperson this issue.” The spokesperson Chinese rocket sparked con- no right to conduct foreign Hua accused Washington of man and pin him down. high-level Turkish official since Muslim Brotherhood. Hua Chunying at a media brief- said China is taking part in the cerns among US officials, NASA relations or join global bodies. making the appeal for political Prime Minister Jacinda the killing of Khashoggi by Khashoggi was killed on ing here said some countries, international cooperation to and international astrophysi- Blinken's appeal seriously purposes. She said it is detri- Ardern said the motivation for Saudi agents inside the king- October 2, 2018, after he including America, are hyping predict the (crash) results and is cists that it could hit inhabited violates the one-China principle' mental to future global response the attack had not been estab- dom’s consulate increased ten- entered the consulate to get up the issue even though the also cooperating with other areas. Harvard astrophysicist and joint US-Chinese declara- to public health crises. lished but police didn't have any sions between the two region- documents that would allow rocket debris was burnt on re- countries to deal with the debris Jonathan McDowell, who tions, said a Foreign Ministry Hua said Taiwan is part of evidence to suggest it was al powers. him to marry his Turkish entry into the atmosphere. in outer space to make sure that tracked the debris of the rocket spokesperson, Hua Chunying. China's core interests, a term domestic terrorism. The killing added to ten- fiancee, who was waiting out- China followed the debris outer space activities are sus- part for the past few days, said China firmly deplores and Beijing uses to describe issues “Needless to say that such sions over Turkey’s support side. Turkish officials allege “very closely” and there were no tainable. that it was a reckless gamble by rejects it. over which it might be willing to an attack is hugely concerning, for the Muslim Brotherhood, Khashoggi, who had written reports of any damage to the Responding to a question China. Taiwan split with the go to war. and I do want to acknowledge which is viewed by Riyadh as critically about Saudi Arabia’s ground caused by the debris, she on whether China has notified “An ocean reentry was Chinese mainland in 1949 after China has no room for the really early reports of coura- a terrorist group. The two crown prince for The said. “Any concerns or misgiv- India and Maldives about the always statistically the likely. It a civil war. The two sides have compromise on this, she said. geous acts by bystanders who countries have also been at Washington Post, was killed by ings in some media over this crash, Hua said, “Our competent appears China won its gam- extensive trade ties but no offi- We advise individual countries have taken action in order to odds over Turkey’s support for a team of Saudi agents and then issue are unnecessary,” Hua said, authorities have made notifica- ble...But it was still reckless,” he cial relations. to immediately stop hyping protect those around them,” Qatar in a dispute among Gulf dismembered with a bone adding that there has never tions on multiple occasions and tweeted. PTI The US and other major Taiwan-related issues. AP Ardern said. AP countries as well as over the saw. AP =:;5 2  ,     ,    &    0",*$%$?1 which is required for herd immuni- song writer Gulzar,” it is now “Dakiya Kuala Lumpur: All of Malaysia the richest State of Selangor. to over 444,000. Deaths have also and no more than three people ty but only if we are able to vaccinate dava laya”. will be placed under a near lock- Muhyiddin said drastic action surged to 1,700. will be allowed in private vehicles. @"<1-*$<"-1-1" around 55 lakh daily in September down for about a month to fight was needed to battle a new aggres- Muhyiddin said all inter-dis- Religious institutions can open Dismal figures given that inoc- and October,” he said adding that ?"$+".01?.$" the coronavirus, but businesses sive outbreak before it turns into trict travel, sports and social with limited numbers. ulation had reached as high as 40 accelerated vaccination is the only will be allowed to continue to a national catastrophe. He said the events will be banned. He said Unlike the country's first lakh in early April. solution to contain the raging pan- +*,"-.*+ operate at reduced capacity, Prime emergence of new virus variants Muslims cannot visit each other national lockdown last year that At the current pace of vaccina- demic. +..-O Minister Muhyiddin Yassin with higher infection rates, con- or visit family graves as is cus- halted most economic activities, tion, experts said it would take announced on Monday. straints on the public health sys- tomary during the Eid festival Muhyiddin said all businesses can nearly three months to vaccinate just * .$11- %."$ problems but they did not deter her. The lockdown, starting tem and public failure to observe starting Thursday to mark the end operate but at reduced capacity. The those registered till now. At the “My work is splashed on social Wednesday until June 7, took the health measures were worrying. of the Muslim fasting month. lockdown last year dealt a severe current rate of vaccination - less than .$"10?"N$1?.1- media and people have called my par- nation by surprise because restric- New coronavirus cases have All education institutions will blow to Malaysia’s economy and the 17 lakh a day - the 170-crore remain- $*$"01-1" ents to discourage me from doing this tions on movement are already in exceeded 3,500 a day in recent be shut, except kindergartens and government earlier said it would ing doses needed to fully cover the work. Initially, my husband was also place in many parts of the coun- weeks, pushing Malaysia’s total daycare centres. Dine-in service only impose targeted measures to entire 94-crore adult population The story is similar in rural areas hesitant but they all had to give up try, including Kuala Lumpur and tally up three-fold since January will not be allowed in restaurants, deal with the pandemic. AP would take about 1,000 days - or of Varanasi, Baghpat, Aligarh, Agra, because of my stubborn nature. Now close to three years. The new phase Gorakhpur and Rampur in UP. Reports my husband gives me a lot of immu- of vaccination has also slowed down said a sizeable share of the population nity boosters and fruits to see that I because now the private entities are is reluctant to take the jab due to fear remain safe,” she said. , 4    ;2+%  dealing with multiple issues such as of the viral infection and side effects “I have seen so much while cre- shortage, procurement as well as of post-vaccination. mating abandoned bodies that noth- transportation etc “Fear of hospitalisation, loss of ing scares me and I have not allowed     '- !& !<&=33 The current production capaci- daily wages and inability to reach far- the word COVID-19 to enter my ty of Serum Institute and Bharat away vaccination centres were some mind,” she said. Among the cruelest Biotech is 6 crore and 2 crore per factors the villagers cited, officials of things she witnessed during the second    -$!&** 6 month or roughly 26 lakh doses per union health ministry said adding that wave was of a couple who were lec- day. Both companies are enhancing the story is similar in southern States. turers and the husband died COVID- Islamabad: Pakistan, keen to exit from the grey list of the FATF, is Cairo: At least five people, includ- the North African country. capacity, but that might have to “Scepticism about the safety and 19 at Indiranagar. set to introduce new rules relating to anti-money laundering cases and ing a woman and a child, drowned The migrants were taken to wait till July, as was also pointed out efficacy of Covid-19 shots is high in “I had just started out with this change the prosecution process to meet its remaining tough conditions, when a boat carrying at least 45 overcrowded detention centres, recently by Aadir Poonawalla, CEO India, particularly in rural areas and work when I received a call from a media report said on Monday. Europe-bound migrants capsized where the UN migration agency of SII. misinformation via social media plat- Indiranagar. The body had swelled up Pakistan was put on the grey list by the Paris-based Financial Action off Libya, a UN migration official fears more threats to their lives and The Government is already forms and word-of-mouth have pre- because of the delay. There were only Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog for money laundering and ter- said on Monday. The wreck was violations of their rights, she said. drawing flak for exporting the vac- venting many to take shots,” an offi- three people to lift the body — me, my ror financing in June 2018 and the country has been struggling to come the latest disaster in the Libya has in recent years cine instead of vaccinating its own cial of UP health department has driver and the wife of the deceased. We out of it. Mediterranean Sea involving emerged as the dominant transit people. “The Centre has donated 6.6 been quoted as having said. . struggled to wrap the body and carried The Dawn newspaper reported that the changes being made also migrants seeking a better life in point for migrants fleeing war and crore since March. On April 22, Interestingly, in tribal areas, Covid it across three large rooms and the include the transfer of investigations and prosecution of anti-money Europe. poverty in Africa and the Middle when India had the world’s highest vaccine hesitancy is high due to super- courtyard, while relatives were stand- laundering (AML) cases from police, provincial anti-corruption estab- Safa Msehli, a spokeswoman East. The oil-rich country plunged number of 3.32 lakh cases, the stitions among Adivasi communities as ing and making video films but did not lishments (ACEs) and other similar agencies to specialised agencies. for the International Organisation into chaos following a NATO- Central Government had also there is a strong perception that one has come forward to help. That night This is part of two sets of rules including the AML (Forfeited for Migration, said the wreck took backed uprising that toppled and exported two lakh vaccines to to avoid liquor for a few days before when I went to sleep I wondered how Properties Management) Rules 2021 and the AML (Referral) Rules 2021 place on Sunday. She said fisher- killed longtime ruler Moammar Paraguay,” Delhi Deputy Chief and after vaccination. Besides, anoth- people could be so cruel with someone under the National Policy Statement on Follow the Money approved men rescued 40 migrants and Gadhafi in 2011. Minister Manish Sisodia said recent- er superstition is that they will get fever theiy had spent their life,” she said. by the federal Cabinet meeting a few days ago, the report said. returned them to the shore. Msehli Earlier this month, at least 11 ly. if vaccinated. Talking about the expenditure on These rules and related notifications for certain changes in the exist- said the boat was among nine oth- Europe-bound migrants drowned Experts also pointed out that no performing the last rites, Varsha said ing schedule of Anti-Money Laundering Act 2010 (AMLA) would come ers carrying more than 700 when a rubber dinghy carrying advance purchase pact was made ,.-=1?.-./ she started with her own funds with the into force immediately to be followed by the appointment of admin- migrants intercepted Sunday by the two dozen people capsized off with vaccine makers and no funds thought that it must reach the public istrators and special public prosecutors for implementation. Libyan coast guard off the coast of Libya. AP were made to them to increase pro- 0.".%01%. and slowly people joined her in the Based on these measures, the FATF would conclude if Pakistan has duction have led to shortage of vac- .$1* "1.- endeavour and funds started coming complied with three outstanding benchmarks, out of 27, that blocked cines. in. its exit from the grey list in February this year. Several review meet- 0         Soumya Kanti Ghosh, group “Considering the fact that postal “The expenditures include the ings of the FATF are scheduled to begin in the second week of June, chief economic adviser at SBI, in a services are essential services and are rental for the hearse, salary of the dri- culminating in the next FATF plenary on June 21-25. 
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So if I have been able chain of unfortunate events, the per cent have access to only feature tion, these firms are ensuring that behind a successful corporate to break out of that mental block results have been astounding, espe- phones, while the remaining 30 per their resources are available at the career for acting, recently fea- and invest time in a project that cially for the Edtech industry where cent don’t have any devices. Such a lowest possible cost. tured on the My 3 Secrets To I believe in, I think it’s going to start-ups that had received $553 mil- scenario does bring forward lots of The fact that these apps can be Success audio series on Audible pay off pretty well and I’m quite lion worth of investment in 2019. challenges along with a myriad of downloaded easily with most of Suno. excited about it. Apart from that, These have shot up to nearly $2.22 bil- opportunities for the Edtech industry. the content being free for users Answering a question on I’ve got three work projects in lion now. A report by RedSeer and To understand the opportunities and implies edtech companies are strik- what her 60s or 70s should look process and when they come to Omidyar Network India states that to gauge its growth, one has to return ing the right balance between prof- like, she adds, “So, some clean realisation, I’ll share them with India’s EdTech industry is expected to to the time when the pandemic had it and the cause of imparting qual- air to breathe, a book to read you. But otherwise I can say touch $3.5 billion by 2022. Almost all just hit the country. ity education. and probably my fingers that, I’ve got a book coming, I’ve the companies in this sector have The nationwide lockdown in With the pandemic showing no entwined with someone I love. got a show coming out, I’ve been fared well and are looking forward to March 2020 had sent our 250 million signs of abating, analysts have pre- I think that would be an ideal on this Audible podcast,” adds expanding themselves in the coming student population into a state of dis- dicted that the these companies’ pos- 60s-70s to me. We’re not chas- she. quarters. But that was not the case array. Given that the country was still itive growth trend will sustain in the ing every day. I don’t think I’m Finally, speaking about her before the pandemic. grappling even to understand the sit- forthcoming quarters. However, chasing today either. I’m think- Zen mode: “I’m being in a state Until some years ago, the concept uation, the hardships faced by stu- even after the situation changes, ing of the opportunities that of solitude in a state of Zen. I am of an online classroom was frowned dents were barely considered. these platforms are here to stay. come to me at the moment but being that person. And it’s just upon and not considered with any While some urban institutes and tar classroom was unlikely and in face alised learning methodology, What is likely to change is rather the there isn’t a chase anymore, allowing you to recognise the seriousness. The only role that tech- student populace did turn to the of such a crisis, edtech companies arguably, these are delivering much conventional attitude to education. and I think if you stop chasing past, the present and the future nology was thought to play in chil- online medium without a fuss, their proved to be godsent for students as better results than conventional The time is not far when almost all things, you automatically reach as it’s going to be. I think it’s very dren’s lives was that of a distraction, strength was still numbered. It has to well as parents. teaching methods. conventional classrooms will depend a point of calmness and that’s important to be in a state of Zen making them stray away from their be duly noted that in rural areas where The technology used by these Now, if you are wondering how on edtech solutions for a more very different from being numb so that you can allow the future actual goals. Though it hasn’t been the technological infrastructure is lim- platforms is well-researched as are the Edtech can reach out to rural mass- wholesome learning experience. from the chase.” to unfold. It’s exciting. So, what’s smooth sailing, times are changing. In ited, such solutions are out of reach. teaching methods. Combining cut- es and the disadvantaged, you only (The writer is the founder of an On the work front, Kubbra keeping me busy, my Zen is India, accessibility is a major road- Returning to the brick and mor- ting-edge technology with a person- have to look at the innovations edtech firm - AAS Vidyalaya.) shared her excitement about keeping me busy.” L& 

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I was especially impressed chimed in, “The first thing cause of death for lakhs of people every by her nuanced performance in you see in Rashmika is her year, majority of them being children. Dear Comrade. We felt she had dazzling smile, the sheer Provision of clean water is one of the the right mixture of innocence energy and charm that she most effective methods of saving lives. and beauty required for the cru- exudes. Since her debut film However, clean water is a novelty cial role, which needed a sen- Kirik Party, later Geetha in the current world as we are using sitive interpretation of the Govindham and Dear tons of it every day to drink, bathe and character. I think there’s a Comrade, she has grown into cook. But it is not available around the very good chance the an exceptional actor. We world on an equitable basis. Hence, we Indian audience will dis- were sure she would bring all should make sure that water is con- cover another film star alive her role in the film. served. from the South,” said Rashmika and Sidharth share Benefits associated with waterless Shantanu Baagchi, the great on-screen chemistry formulations include reduction in plas- director of Mission in Mission Majnu and tic waste, reduction in costs and aid- Majnu. The would surely be loved by ing the creation of effective products. prominent ad her fan base.” Along with reduce-reuse-recycle maintain personal hygiene and healthy residue. A safe to swallow formulation an easy to use spray formulation rinsed filmmaker is The actress’ impec- processes, a sustainable life can be living. A well-showered body reduces makes it easy to use and effective for off with a towel or a tissue. making his cable work has not achieved with the use of waterless per- the odour produced by perspiration, dental hygiene. Another feature of waterless prod- directorial only left the audience sonal care products wherein technolog- and get rid of most germs. In situations ucts is that they are free from parabens debut with the in awe but a team of ical advancements play a key role. with no water availability or inability Intimate hygiene and preservatives. That concludes to forthcoming producers and direc- Waterless technology can now be to take a shower, use a waterless body Avoiding infections, fungus or itch- them being extremely safe for all skin film. tors as well who wast- used in every aspect of personal bath and shampoo to maintain a show- ing is essential. Women should wash types. A transition to waterless products Producer ed no time to bring her hygiene in these ways: er routine. their genitals more than twice a day to is a road taken by lesser people but once Amar Butala on board for the film. avoid bacterial infections such as by the move has been made it would lead also expressed Besides Mission Hand hygiene Oral hygiene E.coli. This can be done by using water- to a lesser carbon footprint. his admiration Majnu, Rashmika has Hand hygiene could be easily man- The use of a toothbrush for clean- less intimate hygiene products as person- The products are sold in more con- for Rashmika, another Bollywood aged with waterless soaps which require ing after all meals is essential for the al care. 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 $%   %*15&:    Dubai (PTI): An independent anti-cor- London (AP): UEFA has  5 & media — people familiar with ruption tribunal of the ICC on Monday given the British government the talks told The Associated cleared former Sri Lanka player Avishka Karachi (PTI): The chances of PSL’s matches in Karachi,” a source said on Pakistan’s former captain and bat- until Tuesday to offer the   Press. Gunawardene of corruption charges, sixth edition resuming in the United Monday. ting great, Javed Miandad, has advised travel waivers it requires to    ! 
 They spoke on condition allowing him to resume participation in Arab Emirates in June diminished He said the PCB was reluctant to the PCB against holding the PSL’s move the Champions League  8!,- of anonymity because they cricket-related activities with immedi- after the UAE government announced have the matches in Karachi or any- remaining matches. final to Wembley or the all- were not authorized to dis- ate effect. a ban on travellers from Pakistan, Sri where in Pakistan given the experience “I think this is not the right time to English game could be played   ,1  cuss the talks. Gunawardene was facing two Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh due to the of last March when the league had to be playing cricket when all the focus is in Portugal instead.     UEFA has given the charges under the Emirates Cricket COVID-19 pandemic. be postponed due to a sudden surge in on saving lives from this dreaded The May 29 showpiece is "-P M  British government until Board’s Anti-Corruption Code. The travel ban will come into COVID cases among players and offi- virus,” Miandad told a cricket website. set to be moved from Istanbul Tuesday to decide whether The tribunal upheld one charge effect from Wednesday. cials. He criticised the PCB for thinking after Turkey was added to -N  authorities can offer all the (2.4.6) against Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Zoysa The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) A board official has also said that about even shifting the PSL matches to England’s “red list” of coun- ,   travel waivers required. but dismissed the other three charges. was in talks with the Emirates Cricket the National Command and Operations UAE. tries with severe coronavirus 
 Switzerland, where UEFA “The detailed decision will be Board to seek permission from the UAE Authority, which oversees COVID-19 “This is not the time to play crick- outbreaks. is based, is among the amber announced to the parties in due course government to hold the remaining 20 situation in Pakistan, had also advised et, it is the time to save lives. In these Porto is one of the back- 
, list of countries from which and remains subject to appeal,” an ICC matches of the PSL in Dubai and Abu the PCB against holding the matches in times of crisis, we should be more up options after UEFA hit ,! 1 people arriving in England released said. Gunawardene was Dhabi from June 1. Karachi. focused on saving lives rather than play- snags with its preferred loca- have to quarantine for 10 charged with Article 2.1.4 that relates “The PCB was expecting things to “Their is one more suggestion to ing cricket.” tion of London. quarantine for everyone they days, albeit organized indi- to — Directly or indirectly soliciting, be finalised in next 24 hours due to the have it in Sri Lanka if not in UAE, but “The whole world has been affect- UEFA held talks with the want to be able to attend a vidually rather than via the inducing, enticing, instructing, persuad- Eid holidays in both countries but now that will require a lot of logistical and ed by the coronavirus. India, where the British government on final in London — including mandatory hotel isolation in ing, encouraging or intentionally facil- with this ban imposed by the UAE gov- other issues and will also be dependent world cup was supposed to take place, Monday but was unable to sponsors of the Champions place for arrivals from red-list itating any Participant to breach Code ernment till May 12, the only option on clearance from the government,” is also severely affected by the epidem- secure exemptions from League, their guests and countries. Article 2.1. available to the PCB is to hold the another source said. ic,” he noted.