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www.dailypioneer.com Purchases above Telugu student Restore security jailed in US Rs 1 cr to be in for damaging to Chandrababu: HC computers public domain: CM WASHINGTON: A 27-year- PNS n VIJAYAWADA old Indian student has been Naidu had also requested to be able PNS n VIJAYAWADA would be held on August 28. sentenced to one year of The AP High Court on He also asked officials to sug- imprisonment, to be followed Wednesday instructed the to select the Chief Security Officer, but Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan gest ways and means to ensure by twelve months of super- State Government to restore the Court ruled out the request, stating Reddy stated that purchases transparency in the purchases. vised release, for intentional- the security as was provided that exceed Rs one crore will In another review meeting of ly damaging over 60 comput- earlier to former Chief that the government's decision was hereafter be displayed on the the Cabinet Sub-Committee ers of a college in New York. On the occasion of the 73rd Minister N Chandrababu final on the issue public domain for transparen- that was held to probe into the The youth, identified as Independence Day today, The Pioneer Naidu. cy and to provide for corrup- irregularities in the previous Vishwanath Akuthota of It may be recalled that the tion-free governance. During a government, the Chief Minister Albany, was also ordered to wishes its readers, advertisers, agents AP government had issued member security team had to review meeting on Wednesday, stated that they would carry out pay $58,471 as restitution and well-wishers unbounded orders to reduce the number of be provided for the former he stated that various scams the investigation without charge, United States Attorney security personnel deployed Chief Minister, instead of the had taken place with fear and not succumb Grant C Jaquith said on happiness, mirth and joy for Naidu, stating that as an 74-member team. Regarding the previous gov- to any pressure. He Tuesday. Pleading guilty, opposition leader, he did not the Close Protection Team, the ernment and that reiterated that the Akuthota admitted that on need the kind of security he Court instructed both the State his government cleansing of the February 14 he inserted a had been enjoying while he Security and the NSG to decide would ensure system was most "USB Killer" device into 66 was Chief Minister. Naidu over who would take respon- that all purchas- important, and computers, as well as numer- 3 boys electrocuted filed a petition in the AP High sibility, within three months. es would be car- expressed aston- ous computer monitors and Court seeking restoration of The Court also directed the ried out in the ishment over the computer-enhanced podiums, the security, stating that he still State Security to provide a most effective and scams in school owned by the College of St received threats from Maoists Jammer vehicle in the former transparent manner. uniforms, school Rose in Albany. in Prakasam dist and other organisations. Chief Minister's convoy. Naidu "We have to stem books, eggs supply, The device, when inserted PNS n PRAKASAM mandal on Wednesday. Fifth However, the Advocate had also requested to be able the rot and guide the gover- shoes, tractors and auto pur- into a computer's USB port, standard students Shaikh General, on behalf of the gov- to select the Chief Security nance in a way that is accept- chases done by the previous sends a command causing the In a bizarre mishap, three 11- Pathan Ghouse, Shaikh ernment, explained to the He argued that it was unnec- Officer, but the Court ruled out able to all. All purchases should government. "Our government computer's on-board capaci- year-old boys died of elec- Hasan Bude and Pathan court that as per rules, the gov- essary to provide him with any the request, stating that the be done only by bidding and the should be a role model to other tors to rapidly charge and trocution when they came in Amar (11), all residents of the ernment had been providing additional security. After hear- government's decision was contractor's name should be governments," he stressed, and then discharge repeatedly, contact with A 11 KV power- village were playing holding security for him and that the ing all the arguments, the final on the issue. Many TDP displayed only after finaliza- suggested to the officials to thereby overloading and phys- line ATV AT Kopparam vil- the flag when the incident NSG had been deployed to High Court pronounced its leaders expressed their satis- tion," he said, adding that the come up with action plans to ically destroying the USB port lage of Santhamaguluru happened. counter the threat to his life. judgment, stating that a 97- faction over the judgment. next round of review meetings curtail the corruption. and electrical system. 2 teachers Naidu's house held for Officials sound alert as Krishna overflows inundated PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n VIJAYAWADA sexual abuse After a gap of ten years, river VISAKHAPATNAM: City Krishna is in full flow thus cre- When norms are breached, police arrested two govern- ating fear among the residents the flood gates will swing ment school teachers under on the banks. open. This is something for- Anandapuram police limits The first warning signal was mer Chief Minister N on charges of sexually abusing raised at Prakasam Barrage Chandrababu Naidu is two girl students on after the inflow crossed 4.27 learning the hard way. His Wednesday. lakh cusecs and authorities of houses inundated, he had to The arrested were identified Krishna and Guntur districts beat a hasty retreat and as B Venkateswara Rao and S sounded an alert in the move to a safer zone along Sundara Rao, both teachers of marooned villages on either with his family members. Government Primary School side of the river Krishna. The first floor of the at Peddipalem under The reservoirs are full, the house was vacated, security Anandapuram Mandal. power generating stations are vehicles moved out and sand They were booked under running, water is being let out bags put in place to curtail provisions of the Protection of into the delta canals and other the barrage of water-flow. Scrapping Art 370 to Children from Sexual important channels both for The inundated house had Offences Act, 2012 and also irrigation and drinking water been earlier served with a under SC/ST (Prevention of needs. And, lakhs of cusecs of notice as it had flouted benefit JK, Ladakh: Prez Atrocities) Acts, said ACP water is also flowing into the norms and did not maintain (NZ) M Trinath. Bay of Bengal. the maximum flood level PNS n NEW DELHI fit to those regions. They will The teachers also molested Srisailam reservoir is just at Kanchikacharla, (MFL) of 22.6 meters, and enable the people to access other girls. As per reports, the three feet short of its full level, Bhavanipuram and other had instead been construct- President Ram Nath Kovind and enjoy the same rights, girls narrated the harassments with an inflow of 8,94,432 places to be cautious. "All the Several temples marooned ed at 19 meters. on Wednesday expressed same privileges and same of the two teachers to anoth- cusecs on Wednesday evening. precautionary measures were The construction had not confidence that scrapping facilities as their fellow citi- er teacher of the school. Based Small huts, dingy sheds on taken by the Government," he ome temples were marooned Yedurumondi of Nagayalanka only made it prone to be provisions of Article 370 that zens in the rest of the coun- Sin floodwater and green fields mandal, Mukteswarapuram, on the statement from the two river banks were already added. As per the officials' near riverbank were inundated Ravirala, Vedadri of submersion, but also violat- gave special status to Jammu try," Kovind said in the girls and complaints from washed away in floodwater information more than 5 lakhs with floodwater in Krishna Jaggaiahpeta mandal, ed the River Conservation and Kashmir and bifurcation address on the eve of the another teacher, the police and if the flood increases there cusecs flood water reached District on Wednesday. Crops in Katrenipalli, Vibaritapadu, Act, the Green Tribunal laws of the state into two Union 73rd Independence Day. arrested both the teachers. is a threat to Krishna Karakatta. Pulichintala. Officials first hundreds of acres were Gudimetla, Ustepalli, and bylaws of the capital Territories will be of The Modi government Minister for Agriculture and released 25,000 of cusecs water damaged due to floods. From Kasarabada, Muguluru, Yeturu region master plan. "immense benefit" to people announced on August 5 the in-charge of Krishna District on Tuesday and then on an Jaggaiahpeta to Nagayalanka, a of Chandarlapdu Mandal, However, the opening of of those regions. Delivering removal of some provisions Kurasala Kannababu, Minister hourly basis they increased total of 17 mandals were Kunkinapadu, Munnaluru of the 70 crest gates of the his Independence Day of Article 370 to take away Modi set to for Endowment Velampalli the releasing water. Until now, sounded an alert. Particularly Kanchikacharla mandal, Prakasam Barrage had saved address to the nation, Kovind Jammu and Kashmir's special Srinivas, District Collector Md. they released more than 5 lakh Lanka villages are kept on high Tummalapalem, Joopudi, the house from total inun- also said the changes made in status and proposed bifurca- equal Atal Imtiyaz, Joint Collector cusecs of water. alert in these areas. Irrigation Kotikelapudi of Ibrahimpatnam dation. The situation at the Jammu and Kashmir and tion of the state into two Madhavi Latha and officials Misha Singh, Sub Collector officers are monitoring the mandal were sounded an alert former Chief Minister's res- Ladakh recently will enable Union territories Jammu and NEW DELHI: Prime visited Prakasam Barrage and of Vijayawada has been bunds, sluice gates, as there is a and the people residing on river idence already became grim the people to access and Kashmir and Ladakh a far- Minister Narendra Modi will observed the water flow in appointed as Nodal Officer chance of leakages due to the banks were asked to vacate. with the inflow of just 4.5 enjoy the same rights, same reaching decision that seeks deliver on Thursday his sixth Krishna River. for the rescue operations. force of gushing floodwater. Machilipatnam, Avanigadda, lakh cusecs of water from privileges and same facilities to redraw the map and future straight Independence Day Kannababu informed that all NDRF, SDRF teams are in an Mukteswarapuram temple has Challapalli, Mopidevi, the Pulichinthala Reservoir. as their fellow citizens in the of a region at the centre of speech and is expected to the 70 gates of Prakasam bar- alert position. Officials warned already marooned with flood Thotlavalluru, Koduru, If the inflow had been at 19 rest of the country. protracted militancy. touch on a host of issues, rang- rage were lifted up to 6-foot the citizens of Vijayawada not water at Muktyala of Chodavaram, Yanamalakuduru lakh cusecs as it had been a "...I am confident that the The measures later secured ing from his government's level and released 4.5 lakhs of go to riverbank areas as, at any Jaggaiahpeta. and Pedapulipaka areas are also decade ago, the whole house recent changes made in Parliament's approval. The landmark decision on Jammu cusecs water. He stated that time, the levels of water may be Parrachivara, Yetimoga, on kept on high alert. would have been sub- Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh two UTs will come into exis- and Kashmir to the state of people living in low-level areas increased. merged. would be of immense bene- tence on October 31. economy. This will also be his first August 15 address after coming back to power with a huge mandate. Detailed story in Page 5 Testing time for Jagan-KCR ‘friendship'

TODAY L VENKAT RAM REDDY ing water woes in the n HYDERABAD l Brijesh Kumar Tribunal to Rayalaseema region. All said ALMANAC resume hearing from August and done, the two states will Month & Paksham: The palpable 'friendship' 27 on Krishna water sharing have a tough time getting over Shravana & Shukla Paksha between Telangana Chief bitter memories of the battle for Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao l AP, TS have lodged Krishna water share that they Panchangam and his Andhra Pradesh coun- multiple complaints against have waged before the Brijesh Tithi : Purnima 05:58 pm terpart YS Jaganmohan Reddy each other's projects Kumar Tribunal since bifurca- Nakshatram: will perhaps be put to the sever- tion in 2014. They have to recal- Shravana 08:02 am l Jagan, KCR had vowed to Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start est test when the Brijesh Kumar ibrate their positions with regard Tribunal resumes hearing on the settle disputes only through to complaints of "illegal projects" any important work) Tourists flock to see Krishna water sharing dispute being built on Krishna River. Rahukalam: talks without the need for 01:55 pm – 03:29 pm between the states from August moving courts and tribunals The moot question is: Will Yamagandam: 06:02 am – 07:37 am 27. "Amidst euphoria in the KCR and Jagan withdraw all Varjyam: 12:31 am - 02:19 am water gushing in dams wake of landslide victories in the such complaints lodged with the Assembly and Lok Sabha elec- two days to resolve state bifur- Brijesh Kumar tribunal when it Gulika: 09:11 am - 10:46 am PNS n AMARAVATI of water is being discharged tions that saw the Telugu Desam cation-related issues between AP resumes hearing on August 27? Good Time: (to start any important work) downstream, into Nagarjuna Party's rout in AP, KCR and and TS. KCR also visited AP For, only such withdrawal will Amritakalam: 11:17 pm - 01:04 am Hundreds of tourists are Sagar. The Sagar is also inch- Jagan had agreed to resolve the four times after Jagan became send a clear message that the Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:55 am - 12:45 pm thronging major dam sites ing closer to its full capacity, disputes concerning water shar- CM and in his latest trip two 'friendship' between both of and barrages on the Krishna touching 581.3 ft against the ing between the two states ami- days ago, KCR offered to make them and between the two VIJAYAWADA river in Andhra Pradesh as the full reservoir level (FRL) of cably through talks and mutu- Rayalaseema as "Ratanalaseema" states is 'real' and not 'mere polit- water body has been witness- 590 ft. On the same day last al cooperation without there (land of precious stones) by ical statements'. WEATHER ing a heavy flood in a decade. year, 153.13 tmc ft of water being any need to approach tri- tions between TS and AP went AP and TS blossomed. Both the diverting Godavari water from As the D-Day nears, Forecast: Isolated Thunderstorms Srisailam and Nagarjuna was let out into Nagarjuna bunals and courts. For, the mul- from bad to worse between CMs have met over half a dozen Telangana to the region. Irrigation Department officials Temp: 35/26 Sagar dams, Dr KL Rao Sagar Sagar, while on Wednesday it tiple complaints against each 2014 and 2019 mainly due to times within two months of In the meeting held in June at in the two states are tensed over Humidity: 77% Pulinchintala balancing reser- touched 286.76 tmc ft on other's projects could be attrib- their 'political rivalry'. Jagan coming to power. Jagan Pragathi Bhavan with Jagan, what to place as arguments Sunrise: 05.58 voir and Prakasam Barrage in Wednesday with an inflow of uted to the strained relations However, after Naidu was even led a delegation of his min- KCR also went a step ahead and before the tribunal considering Sunset: 06.42 Vijayawada are attracting curi- over 8.33 lakh cusecs. between KCR and TDP supre- dethroned and Jagan became isters and officials to KCR's offered to divert Godavari water that the CMs have resolved to Current Weather Conditions ous visitors. mo and former CM the new Chief Minister of AP in camp office "Pragathi Bhavan" in to Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar settle water disputes amicably Updated August 14, 2019 5:00 PM As much as 7,50,356 cusecs Continued on Page 4 Chandrababu Naidu. The rela- May, the 'friendship' between Hyderabad to hold talks over to mitigate irrigation and drink- through talks. VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | AUGUST 15, 2019 vijayawada 02

Global Maritime Mahatma’s six visits Seminar from August 16 PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM S Manasa to Bezawada recalled The Institute of Marine PNS n VIJAYAWADA Engineers’ Visakhapatnam Emphatic win branch will conduct a two- Mahatma Gandhi’s visits to “The last visit of Gandhiji was on day Global Maritime Seminar for ACA Bezawada during the freedom January 21, 1946. He reached (GLOMARS-2019) from struggle was fondly remem- August 16 at Hotel Taj Secretary's XI bered at the Cultural Centre Of Vijayawada by a special train as part Gateway. Vijayawada and Amaravati of Hindi Pracharasabha and waved a The seminar will be inau- PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM (CCVA) on Wednesday, in a gurated by Amitabh Kumar, meeting organised on the eve hand from the train itself, observing ‘Jatayu Army formed the Director General of ACA Secretary‘s XI defeated of 73rd Independence Day silence” Shipping, Government of ACA President’s XI by nine celebrations. India. Many stalwarts in the wickets in the ACA u-19 CCVA CEO E. Sivanagi time Pingali Venkayya pre- visit of Gandhiji was on marine industry such as VPT, ton protect women' women inter-zonal limited Reddy while addressing the sented Gandhiji, the tricolour January 21, 1946. He reached PNS VIJAYAWADA performed on the sacred HSL, DCI and Navy would overs probable’s match at gathering said that Gandhi flag designed by him at the Vijayawada by a special train as threads to be tied on the attend the programme. ACA Women’s Academy in visited Bezawada six times Victoria Museum. part of Hindi Pracharasabha Chilkur Balaji Temple chief wrists of women and girls at The seminar aims at creat- JKC College campus from 1919 to 1946. Reddy said that Gandhiji and waved a hand from the priest C.S. Rangarajan on Chilkur Temple as a symbol- ing a platform so that the lat- (Guntur) on Wednesday. He said that on March 31, visited Bezawada for the fourth train itself observing silence.” Wednesday said the Jatayu ic launch of the army. est knowledge of the fast Barring first, President’s 1919, Gandhiji came to time on April 10, 1929, as part “To commemorate Army was formed for protect- He said any male member changing technology around XI made 100 in 37.4 overs Vijayawada for the first time of handloom tour and visited Gandhiji’s relationship with ing women and girls from can be Jatayu and needs to be the globe could be shared and in reply, Secretary's XI and spoke on Satyagraha at a jobs. Gunadala and Mogalrajpuram Vijayawada, the hill in one atrocities. In this regard, he proactive in preventing crime among the stakeholders. IME reached the target by losing public meeting held at “As part of All India handloom centres. “Again on town was named after organised a meet at Sri Durga against women. He said that has been organising the sem- one wicket in the 34th over. Rammohan Library on MG Congress Committee meet- December 16, 1933, he visited Gandhiji,” added Reddy. Malleswara Swamivarla this is in continuation to inar every year since 1982, at The scores: President’s XI Road followed by the second ing, Gandhiji visited Bezawada Bezawada as part of Harijan Sandeep Mandava, CEO, Devastanam atop ‘Rakhee Challenge’ of last year’s branches on rotation. 100 in 37.4 overs (G. Sindhuja time on August 23, 1920, dur- on March 31 and stayed in the Yatra and spoke at a meeting Malaxmi Property and Indrakeeladri. idea that came from thousands While it is called INMAR- 19, Y. Hema Roshini 15, ing which he stayed in house of Golla Narayana Rao held at Mogalrajpuram”. Recharla Realcon Pvt. Ltd, Addressing the media he of devotees who were part of CO at Bombay, it is GLO- S Manasa four for 26) lost to Municipal Bungalow, spoke who donated Rs. 25000.00 and Gandhiji, to console the Chimpirayya, Satyasrinivas, said that the unique army - the sensitisation campaign. MARS at Visakhapatnam and Secretary Xl 101 for one in in on non-cooperation move- his wife jewellery worth RS. cyclone-affected Guntur dis- and Chandu Kartheek of Jatayu Army – was started to “Many said that just like the vio- World Shipping forum at 33.3 overs (P. Pallavi 49, P. ment and asked the people to 2500.00 to Gandhiji towards trict people, visited Bezawada Malaxmi Group participated in sensitize the society towards lent animals are to be driven Chennai. Many engineers not Aishwarya Rai 26). reject the honorific titles and Swarajyanidhi. At the same on January 23, 1937. “The last the programme. protecting girls and women out, these rapists and molesters only from India but all over from molesters and eve- should be afraid of punitive the world gather and get a teasers. “The army formation action from the Jatayus". chance to exchange their is a new initiative towards safe- He recalled the story of views, experiences and pre- INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS Himachal, guarding from the anti-social Jatayu fighting Ravana to pre- sent technical papers of high elements from the society”. vent Sita from being abduct- value for the benefit of all Andhra He said special rituals were ed. concerned. RPF conducts drive against abandoned vehicles Green take PNS n VIJAYAWADA Railway Protection Force first-innings (RPF) on Wednesday orga- PNS n VIJAYAWADA nized a massive drive against Sankranti Ustav Samiti wants unauthorized and abandoned Andhra Green, in reply to vehicles parked for longer peri- Andhra Blue’s 229, made ods in railway station premis- 282 in its first innings in the es. The initiative was taken as quadrangular Popular Cup cockfights without blades part of a precautionary mea- organised by Andhra PNS n VIJAYAWADA sure to prevent untoward inci- Cricket Association at dents on Independence Day. Mulapadu here on Sankranti Ustav Samiti's An intensive drive named Wednesday. Andhra Blue newly-elected president K. “Operation Number Plate” was was 65 for four in its second Srinivasa Rao on Wednesday conducted by RPF at 37 railway innings. asked the State Government to stations over SCR between In the other match, take steps to stage cockfights August 9 to 11. Himachal was 84 for four in organised during Sankranti This drive was conducted in its second innings. Bengal and other festivals in a harm- major railway stations like conceded a first-innings lead less way, by preventing the Secunderabad, Warangal, A case was registered against of 12 runs by bundling out tying of sharp objects like Vijayawada, Gudur, Tenali, 8 two-wheeler vehicles by RPF for 244 in its first innings. blades to the legs of the birds. Eluru, Samalkot to clear illegal, During this drive, a large number of under the Railway Act. Further, The scores: Himachal 256 Speaking to the media per- abandoned parking of vehicles vehicles which were lying for more an appeal was made to the in 120.5 overs & 84 for four sons, he said the main aim of in railway premises. vehicle owners to inform the in 30 overs (Harsha Jamal the Samiti was the protection During this drive, a large than 3 to 6 months were found. The parking contractor beforehand 27, Balkesh Yadav two for of animals and birds during the Sankranti Ustav Samiti's president K Srinivasa Rao addressing the media in number of vehicles which were details of the owners of the vehicles if they intend to park their 18) vs. Bengal 244 in 78.5 festival season as they play an Vijayawada on Wednesday lying for more than 3 to 6 vehicles for a longer period. overs (Sekhar Singh 52, important role in the lives of months were found. The are being traced out and they are SCR General Manager Abishek Porel 34, Paras the farmers. weight and timing norms to Srinivasa Rao (President). P. details of the owners of the being handed over to owners after Gajanan Mallya, compliment- three for 63, Rohith Narang “The Samiti organises sever- the birds and tie gloves instead Suresh (Vice President) M. vehicles are being traced out ed the efforts put by the RPF two for 20). al events involving animals of knives,' he added. Subba Rao (Secretary), and they are being handed over due verification personnel in carrying out exca- Andhra Blue 229 in 66.1 and birds as per the directive He said the Government Mahendra (Joint Secretary), to owners after due verifica- also allow security in and over to them. Further, 129 vating the abandoned vehicles overs & 65 for four in 30 of the State Government. “The should ensure betting-free B J Verma (Treasurer), tion. around the station. two-wheelers were towed away from the railway premises overs (G. Srikar Sai Reddy Government should not only events and advise it to enhance Krishna, Dileep, A. Raju and The other vehicles will be During the drive one 4- with the cooperation of local which have the scope for threat two for 20) vs. Andhra follow tradition and culture security during such festivals Kodaiah (Committee removed from railway premis- wheeler & 628 two-wheelers police authorities. under ‘Operation Number Green 282 in 86.3 overs during festivals but also take to ensure prevention of unto- Members). es in co-ordination with traf- were found in railway premis- The investigation is going on Plate’ drive. He also advised to (Ravi Kiran 75, Dharani measures for the safety of the ward incidents. Narasapur MP Raghurama fic local police duly following es lying for more than five days. the leftover 470 vehicles and carry out such drives on regu- Kumar 44, M. Vamsi animals”. The Samiti in its general Krishna Raju will be honorary the legal procedure. This drive As many as 27 two-wheelers they will also be handed over lar intervals to keep the railway Krishna 43, S. Dinesh “Instead, they can intro- body has elected the follow- president and Galla Suresh, will enable not only to de-con- & one four-wheeler owners disposed of after due legal for- premises clean and to avoid Chandra three for 41, G. duce the points system. They ing persons to administer Supreme court advocate will be gest the circulating areas but were identified and handed malities. untoward incidents. Sumith three for 56). should introduce height, the activities. They are K. the legal advisor. Leprosy confirmation Stella College AU VC meets industrialists, seeks funds organises PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM and maintain them for two years. The VC also met the rep- Sanskrit Divas drive from tomorrow Prasad Reddy n Andhra University Vice resentatives of the Institute of PNS VIJAYAWADA PNS n VIJAYAWADA terium lepro bacteria and footwear will be distributed to Chancellor Prof PGVD Prasad sought CSR Marine Engineers (India) DS spread through cough and the patients by the government Reddy held a meet with indus- funds from Anand (Sahji) and Deputy Maris Stella College’s Sanskrit Krishna District Collector sneezing. free. trialists and invited them to Director General of Fishing S Department on Wednesday Mohammed Imtiaz informed He said after the disease was Handicap due to chronic take part in the development of Coromandel to Satyanaraya Murthy and invit- celebrated ‘Sanskrit Divas’ in on Wednesday that leprosy confirmed the patient has to leprosy will be corrected by university by donating funds develop hostel ed them to take part in the which M.B.S.S. Narayana of confirmation drive will com- collect the medicines from the performing surgeries, he said from CSR. development activities. Sri Satyasudha Sai Institute of mence from August 16 to 31 PHC in the first month and and added that the patients will While interacting with rooms and He also proposed the indus- Higher Learning, Puttaparthi, across the district. A wall poster from the second month the be given Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,500 Coromandel Executive Vice buildings trialists to establish an indus- was the chief guest. was released on the occasion. ANMs would bring medicines per month pension. President Amir Alwee here trial chamber in the varsity and Addressing the gathering The Collector informed that to the patient’s house. The Collector appealed that on Wednesday, Prasad Reddy ambiance for studies. In varsity would appoint a profes- he explained to students how 3,324 teams have been The Collector said that in all people who feel the symptoms sought CSR funds from response, Amir Alwee showed sor for looking after industri- to study Sanskrit literature arranged across the district to government hospitals medi- of leprosy should get tested and Coromandel to develop hostel his interest and assured the VC al affairs with varsity. The having a great history across confirm Leprosy and said lep- cines for leprosy will be distrib- get the disease confirmed from rooms and buildings which that his company would plant industrialist evinced their the world. “It deals with phi- rosy was caused by mycobac- uted free. He said that MCR August 16 onwards. would help in creating an 5,000 saplings in the campus interest in VC proposals. Prof PGVD Prasad Reddy losophy, law, science and grammar and phonetics. Sanskrit is the only language which is used by the people VIJAYAWADA of Uttarakhand as an official BULLION RATES 424 improved crop varieties developed by ANGRAU language,” he added. GOLD Ramakrishna spoke on the n ` PNS VIJAYAWADA need based advanced research varieties in rice (Varsha – The Research Station in importance of Sanskrit in 37,940 (10 gm) formulation. MTU 1223 and Sravani – Amaravathi alone produced the present life. “Sanskrit lit- ` 918 The Acharya NG Ranga Speaking to The Pioneer, MTU 1239) and one straight over 44 tonnes of liquid bio-fer- erature is as vast as the SILVER Agriculture University Principal Scientist Dr T variety in cotton suitable for tilizers during 2018-19 and human life and all the mod- ` 43, 100 (1kg) (ANGRAU) in Guntur has Gopikrishna stated that four high density planting supplied it to the farming com- ern Indian languages like ` successfully developed over rice varieties that were devel- (LHDP1), were developed and munity. A total of 11,479 quin- Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, 1365 424 improved crop varieties oped by ANGRAU - Smaba released from ANGRAU at tals of breeder seeds and 7096 Oriya, Bengali and Sindhi and hybrids of various crops. Mahashuri (BPT 5204), Swarna the national level by the quintals of foundation seeds of were enriched from Sanskrit”. CHICKEN More than 10 million hectares (MTU 7029), Vijetha (MTU Central Varietal Release various crops was produced Students performed skit `/KG of rice growing area in India are 1001), and Cotton Dora Committee in 2019. Thirty and supplied to different seed and dance on the occasion. RATES now being covered with the Sannalu (MTU 1010), were five advanced cultures com- agencies and farmers all over College faculty and students Dressed/With Skin `122 varieties developed by the uni- popular in 14 states in India, as prising of rice (19), millets (6), the country during the year were present. Without Skin `139 versity. well as in some neighbouring pulses (2), oilseed crops (4), 2018-19, the Principal Scientist Broiler at Farm `84 A revised research mandate countries. These varieties occu- sugarcane (2), and cotton (2) stated, and added that a total of has been prepared to strength- py about 70 percent of the rice were given under minikit test- 9,600 soil samples received en the overall research pro- area in AP and 30 percent of 2005T16/CoT0367; Ranga – 2647); and one variety each in ing in farmers’ fields during from farmers and from other gramme of ANGRAU, consid- the rice area in India. 2009V127/CoV15-0356; ragi (Tirumala - PPR 1012), 2018-19, according to him. departments were tested in EGG ering the location specific Fourteen improved crop Srimukhi - 2005A128) and and blackgram (Ghantasala Four ANGRAU bio-fertiliz- five major soil testing labs at RATES `/100 approach which contains varieties, four in rice (Bapatla groundnut (Dheeraj - TCGS Minumu-1- GBG 1) were er units in Amaravathi and the Regional Agriculture HYDERABAD 315 research station wise man- Mashuri - BPT 2295; 1073; Nityaharitha – TCGS developed and released from Utukur, and Regional Research Stations in dates, research priorities and Panduranga – MCM 100; 1157; Kadiri chitravathi –K- ANGRAU at the state and Agriculture Research Stations Anakapalle, Tirupati, and Lam, VIJAYAWADA 339 testing aspects, in order to Varam - MTU 1190; Ksheera – 1719), two in Jowar (Nandyala national level during 2018, in Anakapalle and Tirupati as well as Agricultural Research VISAKHAPATNAM 352 help scientists on their research MTU1172), three each in Pachha Jonna - NJ 2446 and according to Dr Gopikrishna. produced over 175.9 tonnes of Stations in Utukur and RETAIL PRICE `3.39 activities that are focussed on Sugarcane (Swarnamukhi – Nandyala Tella Jonna - NJ Similarly, two improved bio-fertilizers in powder-form. Ananatapur. (IN VIJAYAWADA)

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CAPSULE Actor fined COMPREHENSIVE LAND Drones to monitor for tinted Minister lays stone glass in SUV for Rs 59 cr I-Day celebrations n PNS HYDERABAD works at RSVP PNS n VIJAYAWADA TIRUPATI: On an RESURVEY SOON: JAGAN Telugu film actor Naga inauguration-spree Union Arrangements have been The public with Shourya has been fined n Minister of Human Resource PNS VIJAYAWADA for the next month. completed for the B1 and B2 Rs 500 by the city traffic Development Ramesh Meanwhile, the State Independence Day celebra- passes will be police for having a tinted Pokhriyal Nishank laid the Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Government also decided to tions to be held at Indira glass on his vehicle. foundation stone for Rs 59.08 Reddy, during a review meet- provide eye tests, operations Gandhi Municipal Stadium allowed entry As part of a special drive crore development works at ing with the Revenue and free spectacles for the in Vijayawada. All officials, from the 5th and against vehicles with tinted Rashtriya Sanskrit Department officials here on needy, under the YSR Kanti including the District glasses, the fine was imposed Vidyapeetha (RSVP) besides Wednesday, stated that a com- Velugu programme from Collector and the 6th gates and the film on the glass win- inaugurating two new prehensive land resurvey October 10. Medicare will also Commissioner of Police, vis- dows was removed from the departments and week-long would be taken up with state- be extended to 150 hospitals in ited the premises and moni- drones in and around the sta- actor's SUV on Tuesday, a Sanskrit celebrations, here on of-the art technology before Hyderabad, Bengaluru and tored the arrangements. dium. VIP's will be allocated police official said. Wednesday. The departments the distribution of house pat- Chennai to Arogyasri card- Commissioner Dwaraka A1, A2 and A3 passes, and The actor was travelling in include for performing arts tas, and added that the pattas holders in the State from Tirumala Rao stated in a others will have B1 and B2 the SUV driven by his driver and translation. As part of the would be provided to eligible November. press meet on Wednesday passes. when the police stopped the RSVP works, Rs 29.5 crore beneficiaries by the next Ugadi All government hospitals that all the employees of the The public will be allowed vehicle and fined him. has been earmarked for a festival. would also be upgraded to A- Police Department, irrespec- from the 5th and 6th gates," "The actor immediately 166-room hostel block that The resurvey becomes nec- Plus category and efforts have tive of their responsibilities, he said. paid the fine," the official said. can accommodate around 500 essary as most of the land the clock to cover 3,000 villages beneficiaries in the areas. been made to call for tenders will be deployed for the secu- He also stated that the The police took to twitter students. Meanwhile, a five- records in the State have either at a time. The acquired data Around 14.06 lakh in rural and to take up repairs to the exist- rity arrangements for the parking for A1, A2 and A3 and posted the photo of the storied building that will been misplaced or lost after would not only be useful for 12.69 people in urban areas are ing hospitals. The State govern- Independence Day passes will be arranged at the SUV with a message saying house classrooms, 29 lecture 1980. The Chief Minister stat- farmers, but also for mines, for- still waiting to receive their ment has also decided to pro- Celebrations. From 7 am Hand Ball Ground in Bishop the traffic police has issued a halls and four conference ed that rovers, robots, satellite est, agriculture, irrigation, house pattas. vide health cards to all by tak- onwards, traffic restrictions Azariah High School, and the challan against the tinted rooms, will come up at a cost imagery, GPS and other mod- police and other departments. Jagan reviewed the func- ing up a pilot project in West will also be in effect in the parking for B1 and B2 pass- glass and removed the black of Rs 27.26 crore. The ern-day equipment would be Officials informed the Chief tioning of the Township and Godavari district and extend- city. es at the AR Grounds, film. The Supreme Court remainder of Rs 2.32 crore used to identify and map gov- Minister that so far 23,448 Infrastructure Development ing it to other districts in a "We will closely monitor Command Control Room had, in April 2012, banned will be utilised for ernment the lands. The com- acres of land had been identi- Corporation (TIDC) and phased manner. the situation with the help of and R&B building cellar. the use of tinted glass. constructing a sewerage prehensive land re-survey fied and was being surveyed to directed the officials to see Minister for Municipal treatment plant that will using modern technology from find out if it was suitable for through that there was no cor- Administration Botsa especially used for the USA, Australia, Indonesia, housing. Out of the identified ruption in the construction of Satyanarayana, Finance horticulture purposes. Malaysia and Singapore will be lands, 20,800 acres were in the houses in the urban areas. Minister Bugganna Chancellor N Gopala Swamy, the first of its kind in the State. rural areas and 2,580 acres in Officials stated that new rates Rajendranath, Minister for YSRCP candidates file Vice-Chancellor Prof V The exercise would be done the urban areas. He directed for sand would be finalised by Agriculture Kuralsala Muralidhara Sharma, Tirupati with one control centre and 75 the officials to send village vol- the month-end and that Kannababu, and officials were MP B Durgaprasada Rao and base stations working round unteers to identify the eligible reverse tenders would be called present during the meeting. Registrar Prof GSR Krishna papers for MLC by-polls Murthy graced the occasion. PNS n AMRAVATI tion from Hindupur but Jagan ‘Telugu Active' RERA warns kept his word and nominated Krea University inducts The three candidates of the the former to the Upper House takes-off in AP ruling YSR Congress Party of the state Legislature. VIJAYAWADA: DTH provider against buying (YSRCP) on Wednesday filed Ramakrishna Reddy was a Dish TV India Limited has their nominations for the by- three-time MLA and sailed launched an exclusive 'Telugu first cohort of UG students in certain realty election to the Andhra with TDP after 2014. He Active' VAS service, a one- PNS n SRI CITY Pradesh Legislative Council. joined the YSRCP days before stop ad-free destination that projects The by-election is being the recent general elections. presents the best of Telugu As many as 114 students were PNS n HYDERABAD held to fill the three seats opposition TDP did not field Both Iqbal and Reddy hail films and shows. Available on selected for the first under- under the Assembly quota any candidate for the by-elec- from Kurnool district. both DishTV and d2h, it has graduate class after a one-of- After making repeated that fell vacant after the tion. As such, the election of The three Council seats fell collaborated with Shemaroo its-kind comprehensive admis- announcements to register incumbents resigned on their YSRC nominees could be a vacant as the incumbents Alla and Mango Mass Media. sion process by Krea University projects, the Real Estate election to the State Assembly unanimous affair. Kali Krishna Srinivas, Announcing the new service, on Wednesday. Regulatory Authority in May. Last date for withdrawal of Karanam Balarama Krishna Anil Dua, Group CEO, Dish As part of its 'Interwoven (RERA), in a first, asked Minister Mopidevi Venkata nominations is August 19 and Murthy and Kolagatla TV India Limited, said, Learning' process, the liberal buyers not to purchase flats Ramana, former IPS officer the date for polling, if Veerabhadra Swamy resigned "Andhra Pradesh and arts and sciences university in three particular pro- Sheik Mohammad Iqbal and required, is August 26. from their posts on their elec- Telangana State are very rich inducted its first cohort of jects. RERA stated that the former MLA Challa Ramana was inducted into tion to the Assembly. in content and have very high undergraduate students at its three projects are advertis- Ramakrishna Reddy filed their the YS Jaganmohan Reddy While the tenure of two of TV viewership with high School of Interwoven Arts ing, marketing and selling nominations before Returning Cabinet on June 8 despite los- these three seats is till March affinity towards Telugu and Sciences. Addressing the the units without register- Officer P ing the Assembly election 29, 2023, one seat is up to content. 'Telugu Active' will gathering, Dr Sunder ing the projects with TS Balakrishnamacharyulu. from Repalle. He has now March 29, 2021. give customers an access to Ramaswamy, Vice-Chancellor RERA. According to Given its strength of 151 been nominated to the In effect, the YSRC will be 10 hours of fresh content and Governing Council mem- details, the suspect projects MLAs, the YSRC could bag all Council to fulfill the constitu- bagging one extra seat in the Vice Chancellor Dr. Sunder Ramaswamy at the Induction ceremony at the School every day and showcase two ber of Krea University said, of Interwoven Arts and Sciences, Sri City. include one promoted by B three seats. tional obligation. 58-member Council through premier movies every week. "Post a week-long orienta- Pratap Reddy and others at As it stood no chance of Iqbal, too, unsuccessfully this by-election. Its tally will go In short, we will offer tion, classes for the new aca- Close to half of the class has lence, will teach one to be social- Survey number (Sy.No.) winning even one seat, the contested the Assembly elec- up to nine. wholesome family demic year will commence on been offered some form of ly conscious." Over the week, 477 in Kukatpally, another entertainment, all through." August 19. With a gender financial assistance and over eminent personalities, including by K Basava Shanker Rao Hiren Gada, CEO, Shemaroo ratio of 55:45 (girls/boys), 10 percent of the batch are Gopalkrishna Gandhi, Amala at Sy. No. 56 in Kondapur, Entertainment Limited, said, students come from over 18 first generation college stu- Akkineni, Kartik Shanker, and the third by M Dry spell in "As content leaders, we have states." dents." Srikumar Subramanian, Air Srinivasa Rao at Gopal TN gang busted seen that engagement is R. Seshasayee, Chairman of Chancellor N Vaghul said Marshal M Matheswaran, Rao Nagar on Sy. No. 148 Hyderabad much higher when content is the varsity's Executive "We need to think in terms of Anushka Meenakshi and Iswar to 155. Home buyers were served in preferred language Committee said "The mis- reimagining and reinventing Srikumar will address students cautioned not to buy flats PNS n HYDERABAD and through preferred sion of Krea is to develop stu- education. Interwoven learn- on a variety of thought-provok- in these projects as they in Hyderabad medium." dents into problem solvers. ing, apart from academic excel- ing topics. have not registered with TS PNS n HYDERABAD The latest decrease in rain RERA. Gangsters stole intensity is likely to raise It may be mentioned Four members of an inter-state temperatures in the city up by here that TS-RERA has gang that operated from Tamil Rs 58 lakh in cash five degrees. IMD-Hyderabad decided not give any Nadu, involved in the ATM from a parked said temperatures, which extension to builders and 'attention diversion' case of were around 27°C and 29°C developers after July 31 for Vanasthalipuram, were vehicle on May 7 degrees over the past few TDP leaders' mass exodus to BJP in Nalgonda properties which have nabbed in a joint operation by weeks, are likely to rise to 31- Party faces wipe-out in district; leaders in-charge announce resignation been sanctioned permis- the Special Operations Team 34 degrees. sions between January 1, of LB Nagar, CCS team and May 7 in which the gang stole Light rain is expected PNS n NALGONDA 2017 and August 31, 2018 local police on Wednesday. cash of Rs 58,97,600 cash, across the state till the end of but have failed to register Police recovered Rs 4.1 lakh meant to be loaded in an the week, while the city will In a telling blow to the TDP, the The rebel leaders said they felt the with it. cash, 6 kg marijuana packets ATM, from parked Tata Vista continue to be mainly dry. party's in-charge leaders of BJP was the sole alternative in As per section 3(1) of and six mobile phones from vehicle bearing number AP On Wednesday, the city Nalgonda assembly segment Real Estate (Regulation their possession. 09 TV 2864 at recorded a maximum tem- announced their resignation Telangana which could counter the and Development) Act, The accused, who belonged Vanasthalipuram. perature of 32°C. There are and expressed their intent of TRS that is ruling the state in an 2016, no promoter can to the 'Ramjinagar gang', were On Wednesday morning, chances that temperature joining the BJP on August 18. advertise, market, book, identified as Partivan Deepak police intercepted a car in might increase if the rain The decision would in effect autocratic manner sell or offer for sale, or alias Deepu, 31, Thangaraj Autonagar area of does not show up soon, an wipe out the strong hold TDP invite persons to purchase Sathyaraj, 31, Yoga Raj, 23, and Vanasthalipuram and arrested IMD meteorologist said. had in the district. stituencies from the TDP are in constituency in-charge in any manner any plot, Suresh, 36, all residents and four members of the gang. The In the first week of August, The decision of TDP leaders the list of defectors who will Madagoni Srinivas Goud, apartment or building, as natives of Tamil Nadu, said the notorious gang lured victims the city received 203.3 mm of was announced by senior lead- join the BJP next week. Devarakonda, Suryapet and Yadav, and several other lead- the case may be, in any real police. Other associates of the by placing Rs 500, 200, 100 rain against the normal 275 ers Palvai Rajani Kumari, The TDP's state Mahila wing Nakrekal assembly constituen- ers. estate project or part of it, gang, Mukesh, Saravanan, notes in front of a vehicle mm, a deficit of 26 per cent. Madagoni Srinivas Goud, president and state general cy in-charge Palvai Rajani The rebel leaders said they in any planning area, with- Arumugam, Thomodharan, parked along the road and Sadineni Srinivas Rao and secretary, Bandra Shobha Rani, Kumari, Miryalaguda in- felt the BJP was the sole alter- out registering the real Kumaran, Kumar, Vadivelu, steal money being transport- Kadaari Anjaiah in a media has resigned from her posts charge Sadineni Srinivas Rao, native in Telangana which estate project with the Real Raju, Gokul and Adithya are ed in it, said Police conference in Nalgonda on and announced her willingness Huzurnagar in-charge Chava could counter the TRS that is Estate Regulatory absconding. Efforts are on to Commissioner of Tourists flock Wednesday. A total of 10 in- to join the BJP. The others Kiranmaiyi, Nagarjunasagar ruling the state in an autocrat- Authority established nab them. Rachakonda, Mahesh charges of assembly con- include Nalgonda assembly in-charge Kadaari Anjaiah ic manner. under the Act. The case was reported on Bhagwat. to see... Continued form Page 1

Though the flood flow Water released from Ganja causing decay of pilgrim town appeared to be receding, 5.13 lakh cusecs was being PNS n YADAGIRIGUTTA discharged from here to Youth in the K L Rao Sagar down- Targeting children of affluent stream. Thummilla to RDS channel sections and tourists visiting Yadagirigutta For the first time since its PNS n MAHABUBNAGAR the Yagadigirigutta, ganja ped- getting addicted construction six years ago, dlers are selling their stuff to ganja brought the K L Rao Sagar is now Agriculture Minister unchecked in the pilgrim town. in from holding 32.92 tmc ft of Singireddi Niranjan Reddy And the ill-effects are begin- water, against its full capac- formally released water from ning to show -- some youth of Hyderabad and ity of 45.77 tmc ft. the Thummilla Lift scheme to the town have already gotten nearby Bhongir NDRF (national disaster the RDS channel, at addicted to the narcotic. response force) teams have Thummilla in the Gadwal dis- According to eye-witness been positioned in Krishna trict on Wednesday. The water accounts, youth are seen smok- view that the illegal and ram- and Guntur districts to release aid irrigation and farm- ing ganja in deserted areas, old pant sale of ganja will cause a meet any emergency. ing in the downstream areas. construction sites and behind permanent blot on reputation The team rescued four District collector Shashank, bushes and trees. Gradually, the of the pilgrim town. They shepherds caught in the Nagarkurnool MP Ramulu youth are getting caught in a want police to take action flood at Chiruvolu village in and MLA Abraham along with vice-like grip. Narcotics pushers have been the ganja habit is not easy. before it is too late, conduct Krishna district on the ZP chairperson Saritha A cigarette filled with ganja clandestinely selling ganja Under the influence of the extensive checks and stamp out Wednesday afternoon. were present on the occasion. sell here for Rs 40-100. using code language, through narcotics, youths are reported- ganja and ghutka sales. NDRF, fire service and In the Alampur segment lim- Purified ready-to-use ganja- known contacts, in cahoots ly tailing women and harassing Children addicted to ganja police personnel rescued its, the minister switched on filled cigarettes are reportedly with pan-shop owners selling them, but the parents prefer have been spending large sums six farmers stranded in the the pumpsets for the brought to Yadagirigutta from them like plain cigarettes with- not to lodge complaints with of money even if that leads to river at Papavinasanam in Thungabhadra waters. sought that water must be 318.5 metres. Inflows stood at Hyderabad and nearby out creating the slightest sus- the police fearing social stigma. clash with parents and family. Krishna district, the State Meanwhile, PCC spokesper- saved for the farm sector 7.18 lakh cusecs while the out- Bhongir. picion. The pilgrimage centre's The narcotics trade is target- Disaster Management son Harshawardhan Reddy requirements. flow was recorded at 7.19 lakh Students of Bhongir and Some youth in pilgrim town image took a beating after ed mainly at the well-heeled Authority said. said that there was need to also In related developments, cusecs. Water releases from 55 Hyderabad regions, who addicted to ganja have begun incidents surfaced where chil- sections and salaried people, All precautionary mea- release Koyilsagar water for the water level in Jurala stood crest gates at Srisailam was became addicts, have been ini- to show signs of behavioral dren were used as sex workers but effects are borne by sures have been taken and farming. He sent an open let- at 316.5 metres on Wednesday also recorded at 7.13 lakh tiating others into the habit of changes and incoherent talk. and women were being traf- Yadagirigutta's youths, chil- the situation is under con- ter to the chief minister and evening, against a capacity of cusecs. smoking the narcotic. Psychologists say giving up ficked. Residents are of the dren and women. trol, the authority said. VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | AUGUST 15, 2019 region 04 CAPSULE Elaborate arrangements in Indian capital markets Galli cricket kills boy bouncing back: SEBI VISAKHAPATNAM: Envy and place for I-Day celebrations n PNS VISAKHAPATNAM subsequent fight over a game of galli cricket led to the death of PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM The capital markets in India 13-year-old boy M Vijay at have grown by leaps and Madhavadhara area under Elaborate arrangements have bounds over the past two Airport Police Station limits in been made by the district decades, particularly with the Vizag city. The police said that M administration and commis- Securities and Exchange Board Vijay was playing cricket with sionerate of police for of India (SEBI) support and some of his friends near his Independence Day celebra- infrastructure to encourage home at Madhavadhara on tions at the police parade their growth, said SEBI Sunday evening. As Vijay was ground here in Vizag city on General Manager Krishnanand playing good with bat and ball, August 15. Raghavan here on Wednesday. one of his friends developed The police personnel, battal- Participating as a chief guest hatred and beat up Vijay with the ions of Home Guards, NCC to deliver a distinguished talk cricket bat on his stomach. and students of various educa- on "Overview of Indian Vijay collapsed on the street and tional institutions will partic- Securities Markets" organised was rushed to a private hospital ipate in the parade. by GITAM Institute of in Vizag city, where he died on "AP government appointed Management, he said that the Tuesday. The doctors said that SEBI General Manager Krishnanand Raghavan addressing the audience in Mopidevi Venkata Ramana as SEBI has introduced an array Visakhapatnam on Wednesday Vijay died of blood clot. nominated minister to hoist of reforms in the primary and The parents of Vijay lodged a the flag. Joint Collector L Siva secondary markets and catal- very best in the world, in unprecedented growth in the complaint with police on Sankar along with the police ysed modernization of the terms of technology value and past few years which was made Tuesday night. The police are personnel and GVMC staff market infrastructure to pre- volume of business, he added. possible by the modernisa- examining the complaint to visited the Police parade pare the market for the twen- He also said that the SEBI is tion in the trading and settle- register a case as the boy, who ground and inspected the On the eve of Independence Day celebrations, police personnel make preparations at the police barracks in Visakhapatnam on ty first century. He mentioned giving equal importance to ment systems particularly the had beaten Vijay, is also a minor arrangements for the I-Day cel- Wednesday. Photo: Tirupathirao G that the increase of stock investor protection to safe- automation of the trading and there was no intention to kill ebrations,"said District exchanges trading time, guard the investor interests mechanism has given us a Vijay in the incident. Collector V Vinay Chand. welfare schemes. Freedom check posts (nakkas) have been houses and few others to nab improvement in price-discov- keeping a check on frauds and trading system comparable Siva Sankar directed the fighters, achievers of excel- set up at entry and exit points the suspects. The police also ery mechanism, introduction unfair trading methods relat- with the best in the world. He IGNOU extends officials to take all the measures lence in the fields of sports, of the city to ensure that explo- appealed the public to alert the of ASBA in IPOs, application ed to the securities market. observed that the advent of and asked them to set up adventure events and few oth- sive material don't enter into police if they notice any sus- of smart-technology to trading National Securities automated trading brought last date waterproof tents for the visi- ers will be honored during the the city. pects and also any explosive and allowing of anchor Depository Limited (NSDL) with it several associated ben- VISAKHAPATNAM: Indira Gandhi tors. As there was a possibili- Independence Day. A senior police officer said materials at the public places. investors in IPOs attracted Assistant Manager Santosh efits such as transparency in National Open University ty of moderate rains on the I- Security arrangements have that a dedicated unit of police We intensified the vehicular- foreign investors. Indian stock Reddy said that the Indian cap- trading and equal opportuni- extended the last date for receipt Day, the Joint Collector also been put in place in Vizag city are conducting a round the checks ups and search opera- exchanges rank amongst the ital market has witnessed an ty for market players. of applications to August 27 directed them to take measures ahead of Independence Day clock checks and search oper- tions from Monday night to along with the admission fee to free flow of rain water to and the police are on high alert ations at the railway-stations, prevent all the possible unto- exemption for eligible SC/ST avoid water logging, and he following the intelligence bus-stations, public places and ward incidents, the police offi- candidates. The last date for also told to set up stalls and inputs. As Vizag city has been also carrying out surprise vis- cer added. Cong leaders submission of admission tableaus on the government on radar of terror suspects, its at the hotels, lodges, guest- application forms through online Circular economy can detained near link for the various academic programmes offered by IGNOU for the July 2019 session of CM meets uranium admissions is extended up to createn jobs: Prof Rao PNS VISAKHAPATNAM omy practices in his organi- August 27. University released a sation. He stretched on mining area notice to this effect. This is bereaved Circular economy has the importance of practice and PNS n HYDERABAD mainly to facilitate the potential to generate jobs and invited the researchers to prospective learners who could Parakal MLA also increase the strength of show how they are generating Police took Congress leaders not avail the opportunity to take PNS n WARANGAL entrepreneurs, said GITAM value from the waste. Global touring the uranium mining admissions due to heavy rains Institute of Management Challenges Research Fund areas in the Nallamala forest and floods at many regions in Chief Minister K Director Prof.Y.Gowtham Rao Principal Investigator N.Sai region at Veldanda into cus- the country. The link for Chandrasekhar Rao on here on Wednesday. Sudhakar mentioned that tody on Wednesday and submission of online admission Wednesday consoled the Inaugurating a symposium on they are working with Royal whisked them to the police forms is available in the IGNOU bereaved family of Parakal Circular Economy at GITAM Academy of Engineering, UK station. AICC Kisan Congress website as given MLA Challa Dharma Reddy at Institute of Management, he to create awareness on circu- vice-chairman Kodanda https://onlineadmission.ignou.ac. his residence in Pragathi mentioned that the circular lar economy. Reddy, former MLA Dr Vamsi in/admission/. Candidates have Singaram in Warangal rural economy is an alternative to a The Global Challenges Krishna, Mohan Reddy and to log in to the following link for district. The MLA's father traditional linear economy Research Fund (GCRF) organ- others have been on a tour of online admissions and complete Challa Malla Reddy died 10 (make, use, dispose) in which ised a special session on the Nallamala forest region to the admission process. For more days ago and the final rites resources are kept in use for as employee health and wellbeing gain first-hand knowledge of details, candidates can contact were performed in the village long as possible, the maximum and its benefits to small and farmers in the region. IGNOU Regional Centre at VUDA on Wednesday. The chief min- value is extracted from them medium enterprises. Pradhama The Congress leaders Complex, Ushodaya Junction, ister arrived at the village by whilst in use, the products and Hospital consultant physician alleged that uranium explo- MVP Colony, Visakhapatnam and helicopter. He later held a materials are recovered and Dr.Jyoshna Pratty shared her ration would cause severe can call up on 0891-2511 200 / short review of the district in regenerated at the end. experiences on the physiolog- hardship to farmers and peo- 300 or at email: Chief Executive Officer of Gangavaram Port Limited N Sambasiva Rao presenting the cheque for purchase of ambulances to District Collector V Vinay Chand in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday a closed door meeting with ZP Jadavpur University ical and psychological factors ple in general. The explo- [email protected]. chairpersons and ascertained Professor and Waste affecting employee health and ration would harm the envi- details about the water position Management expert Sadhan productivity in workplace. ronment and the flora and in SRSP, Kaleshwaram and K.Ghosh briefed about the Prof.Raja P.Pappu presided over fauna, they claim. GPL donates 10 ambulances Devadula projects. In the short adoption of circular economy. the function. Researchers from While developed nations PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Port were also present at the Support (BLS) System. It is also visit the CM did a quick review Divis Laboratories Director Jadavpur University, Birla have banned uranium explo- BJP's Operation event. envisaged to enhance the size of development and welfare (Projects) Madhusudhana Institute of Technology, ration and mining, the Centre The management of A release issued by the port of the fleet and introduce programmes in the erstwhile Rao shared his experiences in Autonagar SMEs Association gave permission for it, they Kamala can't hurt Gangavaram Port Limited on said the initiative was a step to more service points in order to Warangal district limit. implementing circular econ- participated in the program. said. Wednesday donated 10 fully support the vision of Chief reach the caller within 25-30 TRS: Talasani equipped ambulances to the Minister Y S Jagan Mohan minutes. PNS n HYDERABAD State government as a part of Reddy , who is determined to According to Gangavaram their Corporate Social provide healthcare for all in the Port management, "GPL has Minister for Animal Responsibility program. State and enable good gover- always attempted to contribute ROAD SHOW Husbandry Talasani Srinivas Former DGP and chief exec- nance in the remotest part of towards the social develop- Yadav said on Wednesday utive officer N Sambasiva Rao the region. The contribution by ment of the State. The dona- that there would be no major and chief operating officer V GPL towards the procurement tion of these ambulances will loss to TRS with outdated Janardhan Rao presented a of new 108 Ambulances will enable the accessibility of candidates making a beeline cheque for Rs. 2.5 crore to help State Government in sav- ambulance services to a wider to the BJP. The BJP would not Visakhapatnam district col- ing lives and extend healthcare section of Community. We be able to strike roots in the lector V VinayChand. benefits. The 108 Ambulances are delighted to take the vision state by merely luring away a CS Raju, Director, B would enhance the outreach of our dynamic Chief Minister few leaders who had little fol- Balakrishna, Vice President, and reduce response time for Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy for- lowing, he said. Addressing Vigilance ( Security), LPS critical care and accidental ward, who is committed the media here, he alleged Ramu Naidu, Vice President cases. All the vehicles will be towards the cause of develop- that Chandrababu Naidu had (R&R and Security) and Dr D fitted with Advance Life ment and accessibility of himself blame for TDP lead- Jyothi, Vice President Support (ALS) system in place healthcare facilities to everyone ers joining the BJP. (Environment) of Gangavaram of the existing Basic Life in Andhra Pradesh." Elephants enter villages, destroy several crops PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM on Wednesday. phant menace for years but though the herd of six jumbos The locals said that six ele- none of the officials taken a was driven away into the for- A herd of wild elephants phants entered into their areas single step to find a permanent est in neighbouring Odisha a entered villages in between on Tuesday night and damaged solution to the menace. few months back, they GK Gumada and Rajula banana, paddy and few other Sources said that the locals returned to the villages in Gumada under Vangara crops and also that thatched ran away from their homes Andhra Pradesh and have been Mandal in Srikaulam district houses near the farm fields. soon after the tuskers entered creating havoc in the tribal damaging the standing crops The locals expressed that the region. pockets of Vizianagaram and and triggered fear among locals they have been facing the ele- The forest officials said that Srikakulam. College students marching with a 300 feet long national flag on the beach road in Visakhapatnam on the eve of Independence Day on Wednesday. TS' financial health OYO to invest Rs 100 cr in Visakhapatnam shaky: Komatireddy PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM economic hub of Andhra According to OYO, it has enabled Pradesh, one of India's fastest- PNS n HYDERABAD Secretariat. OYO Hotels & Homes, India's growing states, we continue to Stating that the largest and the world's third- independent hotel owners to run a invest in expanding our foot- Congress leader borrowings of largest chain of leased and successful and sustainable business print and serve thousands of Komatireddy government of franchised hotels, homes, man- customers in the city. We aim Venkata Reddy on Telangana aged living and workspaces, by supporting and managing all daily to have at least 10 OYO Wednesday called increased mani- aims to invest Rs 100 crore functions of the property - visibility Townhouses in the city by the upon Principal fold, he won- towards infrastructure, Capex, end of 2019. Since our launch Secretary of Finance dered whether and talent in Visakhapatnam in bookings, sales channels, customer in Visakhapatnam in 2016, and said, quoting the building a new the coming days. requests, housekeeping, finances we've worked closely with small sources in the cen- secretariat at a Launching its services in and independent hotel owners tral government, massive cost Visakhapatnam in November owners to run a successful Commenting on the devel- and utilized our deep expertise that the financial could be justi- 2016 and has since then and sustainable business by opment, Aditya Ghosh, CEO - in standardizing amenities and health of Telangana is not up fied. He reminded that the expanded its footprint to 100 supporting and managing all India & South Asia, OYO guest experiences to empower to the mark. state government had already hotels and 1,950 rooms in the daily functions of the proper- Hotels & Homes said, "We are them as better hospitality play- Later speaking to media, he borrowed Rs 1 lakh crore for city whereas its footprint in ty - visibility bookings, sales a customer-first company and ers. In the coming year, we aim alleged that Chief Minister K the Kaleswaram project. Andhra Pradesh comprises of channels, customer requests, are proud of our ability to make at strengthening these partner- Chandrasekhar Rao has Talking about farmers' dues, 289 hotels and 6,300 rooms. housekeeping, finances. good quality hotels available to ships and supporting the state's embarked on building a new Komatireddy Venkata Reddy OYO has also invested heavily Currently 100 hotel owners customers at the right price vision while continuously cre- secretariat only to make his said that in Capex across the state and employment opportunities for potential of not just strong in Visakhapatnam, OYO point. Visakhapatnam is a key ating and delivering outstand- son the next chief minister. He the Congress would lay siege has already created employ- hospitality professionals in Visakhapatnam but Andhra is working closely with them to market for us and has been per- ing opportunities for business demanded the government to to the Secretariat if the govern- ment opportunities for 3000 Andhra Pradesh in the next Pradesh as well. help them realize business forming really well since growth, fostering all-round withdraw the decision to pull ment failed to release pay- people. It aims to create over one year. In doing so, OYO has According to OYO, it has goals and increase occupancy launch." socio-economic development down structures at the existing ments due to farmers. 5,500 direct and indirect helped unlock the tourism enabled independent hotel and yield. "As the largest city and the for the State and its people.'' VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | AUGUST 15, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS Modi set to deliver his Rahul writes to RBI chief on relief for flood-hit Kerala farmers sixth straight I-Day speech PNS n NEW DELHI Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to RBI Governor PNS n NEW DELHI ramparts of the Red Fort by Shaktikanta Das, urging that Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the first the moratorium on repayment Prime Minister Narendra and only other prime minister of crop loans be extended to Giant asteroid set to Modi will deliver on Thursday from the BJP. Vajpayee had December 31 for farmers in zoom past Earth this his sixth straight Independence given six straight speeches Kerala in the wake of floods in Day speech and is expected to between 1998-2003. the state. month touch on a host of issues, With a dispirited opposition The death toll in the Kerala NEW DELHI: A giant asteroid, ranging from his government's unable to pose any serious floods is 95, as per government moving at a speed of 18 landmark decision on Jammu challenge to the BJP's hege- figures, and over 1.89 lakh peo- kilometres per second, will and Kashmir to the state of mony and Modi's return to ple displaced by the deluge whiz past Earth in August 2019. economy, in what will be also power with a majority even since August 8 have taken This is the second asteroid to be his first address after com- bigger than his landslide win in refuge in 1,118 camps, some of zip past our planet days after ing back to power with a huge 2014, many believe he may use which were visited by Gandhi, External factors, the state government and another football-field-sized mandate. the occasion to announce the Lok Sabha MP from such as the opposition parties to extend asteroid passed close to the Modi has used August 15 reforms or make concessions Wayanad, on Monday. the moratorium on repayment Earth with very little warning. addresses to announce his gov- to different sections of the In a letter to the Reserve sharp fall in of loans to December 31, 2019; As per NASA's CNEOS (Center ernment's showpiece pro- The BJP's remarkable win in the society. Bank of India (RBI) governor, global the state level banker's com- for Near-Earth Object Studies), grammes like 'Swachh Bharat', There is also a view that Gandhi said Kerala has wit- commodity mittee has refused to consid- 2019 OU1 is expected to graze 'Ayushman Bharat' and India's recent general election followed by its Modi may seek to address nessed the worst floods in er the demand. past Earth on August 28 this first manned space mission, success in getting Parliament's nod to concerns over the economic over a century and the devas- prices of cash "I request the RBI to take month. Sized at 160 meters and to present a report card on its contentious but core agenda of slowdown. tating impact of the deluge is crops, have also measures to extend the mora- (524 feet) in diameter, outer its performance to highlight He has often invoked India's further compounded by the adversely torium on repayment to space body will come within how the country has grown on revoking Jammu and Kashmir's rich cultural and spiritual tra- inability of farmers to repay December 31, 2019," he said in 639,000 miles or 0.00687 his watch. ditions to rally people's support agriculture loans on account of affected the his letter to Das. astronomical units of Earth. For The BJP's remarkable win in special status under Article 370, has for some of his pet projects — widespread crop loss, and ability of farmers The Congress leader on now, the asteroid has not been the recent general election fol- already set the tempo of his speech, from cleanliness to ending extensive damage to other pro- to bounce back Monday had visited flood- labelled 'dangerous' or lowed by its success in getting party leaders believe female foeticide, but this time ductive assets. External factors affected areas in his Wayanad 'hazardous' by NASA. Parliament's nod to its con- it may be the turn of water con- such as the sharp fall in glob- Lok Sabha constituency in tentious but core agenda of servation, an issue he has pri- al commodity price of cash against helpless farmers under Kerala, including worst-hit revoking Jammu and ple of the Valley development The situation in Kashmir oritised in his second term. crops have also adversely the Securitisation and Puthumala, and assured all Man killed by tiger at Kashmir's special status under and peace, as he sought to remains far from normal amid Some BJP leaders noted that affected the ability of farmers Reconstruction of Financial help to those hit by the calami- Corbett reserve Article 370, has already set the assuage concerns following his a security clampdown and an element of surprise has to bounce back, he said. Assets and Enforcement of ty to rebuild their lives. As per DEHRADUN: A daily wager tempo of his speech, party government's decision to scrap communication restrictions. often marked the prime min- "Kerala has witnessed a trag- Securities Interest Act, 2002 the official data, 1,057 houses patrolling with a team of forest leaders believe. the state's special status and This will be Modi's sixth ister's addresses and this ic spate of farmer suicides in (SARFAESI Act)," the have been completely damaged guards in the Corbett Tiger In his address to the nation dividing it into two Union August 15 speech, a number Independence Day speech may the aftermath of banks initiat- Congress leader claimed. and 11,159 partially destroyed Reserve was dragged away and last week, he had assured peo- Territories. equal to the addresses from the not be different. ing recovery proceedings "Despite the demand from in the deluge. mauled to death by a big cat, an official said on Wednesday. The tiger pounced on Bishan Ram (55) when the team was GOVT AND AIDED SCHOOLS patrolling near Tun Bhuji in Oppn accuses Fadnavis of eyeing Dhikala Range of the reserve on Tuesday, Corbett Warden Delhi govt to bear fees for Shivraj Chand said. The tiger votes with his yatra amid floods dragged Ram away and his half-eaten body was later CBSE Class 10, 12 exams PNS n MUMBAI It is the character recovered from the interiors of of this government the forest, he added. The PNS n NEW DELHI With Maharashtra Chief recovery was difficult as the Minister Devendra Fadnavis that it feels content tiger had not left the spot when Delhi government and aided Actor Soumitra set to resume his mass out- with campaigning and the patrol team sighted the schools students will not have to reach campaign next week, trading votes. He will have body, Chand said. The forest pay any fees for class 10 and 12 admitted to the opposition on Wednesday to answer questions that guards fired in the air to scare CBSE examination and the cost accused him of eyeing votes away the animal, he said. will be born by the city dispen- hospital; while normalcy is yet to be are there in the minds of sation, Deputy Chief Minister restored in flood-hit parts of people as he proceeds with Manish Sisodia announced on condition stable the state. his Mahajanadesh n 8 illegal mini gun Wednesday. PNS KOLKATA Hitting out at Fadnavis, — SACHIN SAWANT, factories busted in The decision was taken by the Manish Sisodia NCP's chief spokesperson Delhi government following Veteran actor Soumitra Nawab Malik alleged that the Maharashtra Congress leader Munger, 7 held announcement of fee hike by the ties being worked out," Sisodia Chatterjee was admitted to a chief minister's 'Mahajanadesh MUNGER: Police have busted Central Board of Secondary told PTI. private hospital here on Yatra' only caused the "mahav- Life is slowly inching back now also flowing below the which have been the worst eight illegal mini gun factories in Education. Sisodia also said the "Delhi government is in Wednesday after he com- inash" (great devastation) in to normalcy in Kolhapur and danger mark, officials said. hit due to flooding triggered Bihar's Munger district and government is in discussion process of discussing with CBSE plained of breathing problems. the two Western Maharashtra Sangli as flood waters have Till Tuesday, 6.45 lakh peo- by heavy rains in Western arrested seven persons in this with CBSE to rollback the fee to roll back the fee hike. Chatterjee was admitted to the districts of Kolhapur and receded in the two districts ple were shifted to safer loca- Maharashtra and Konkan regard, a senior police officer hike. On Monday, the board Irrespective of what happens, no hospital around 9.30 am with Sangli. and the key rivers there are tions in Kolhapur and Sangli, region. said on Wednesday. Acting on a had announced that the burden child will have to bear the bur- respiratory tract infection, a "He did not take a decision tip-off, a police team led by of the fee hike will not be passed den of registration fees as the statement issued by the south (on tackling the flood situa- Additional Superintendent of on to SC/ST students in city gov- govt will bear that," he added. Kolkata hospital said. Our tion) in time and worked Police (Sadar) Hari Shankar ernment and aided schools as The CBSE last week notified doctors are monitoring him blithely. Now, he is again Maha: Cong demands complete Kumar raided several places and Delhi government will pay the an increase in the examination from time to time. At the after the Mahajanadesh. This busted eight illegal mini gun board. fees for Classes 10 and 12, reg- moment, Mr Chatterjee is proves it is the election votes factories on Tuesday night and "Students in Delhi govt istration fees for Classes 9 and out of danger and we are keep- which matter to him the arrested seven persons, schools and aided schools will 11 and migration fees. ing a close watch on him, a most than the concerns and loan waiver for flood-hit farmers Superintendent of Police, not have to pay any fees for The fees for general category hospital source said. "He is pain of the people. And this Gaurav Mangla said here. Police CBSE Class 10, 12 exams. Delhi students for Classes 10 and 12 being treated in ICU under is very painful," Malik PNS n MUMBAI seized eight base machines, four govt will bear entire cost for all were doubled from Rs 750 to Rs close supervision," the state- alleged. Maharashtra pieces of partially made pistols, categories of students, modali- 1,500 for five subjects. ment said. Congress spokesperson The Congress on Wednesday eight pieces of 9 mm cartridges, Sachin Sawant seconded sought a complete loan waiv- 20 other cartridges of different Malik. er for farmers affected by bores, five pistol barrels, and Sawant said it was expected floods in Maharashtra and various equipment to of Fadnavis to discharge his demanded that the state gov- manufacture arms along with Counter-terror ops in J-K fetch duties of being a chief minis- ernment provide them an ammunition from the illegal mini ter than undertake the yatra. assistance of Rs 60,000 per gun factories, the SP said. The "It is the character of this hectare of crop damage. raids were jointly conducted by security forces max gallantry medals government that it feels con- A delegation of state Kasim Bazar, Jamalpur, Naya PNS n NEW DELHI the J-K Police, 23 by Odisha tent with campaigning and Congress leaders met Chief Ramnagar and Safiyasarai police cops, nine by police personnel trading votes. He will have to Minister Devendra Fadnavis stations, he said. Action in the counter-terrorism from Chhattisgarh which is answer questions that are here to discuss the flood sit- grid of Jammu and Kashmir has majorly affected by the LWE vio- there in the minds of people uation. party leaders. Maharashtra - in view of the fetched central security forces lence, and five each by the as he proceeds with his They demanded that the When contacted, senior floods following heavy rains ‘Deshbhakti' curriculum maximum gallantry medals Border Security Force and the Mahajanadesh," Sawant government ensure fresh state Congress leader in several parts of the state. amongst the 180 such decora- Indo-Tibetan Border Police added. loans to farmers and provide Naseem Khan, who was part "A memorandum for this to start in Delhi govt tions announced by the govern- force. Fadnavis launched the them compensation for the of the delegation, said the assistance will be sent to the school from next year ment on the occasion of the While 89 police personnel yatra, a mass outreach ini- death of their livestock and chief minister informed Centre, but till then the NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Independence Day. have been given the President's tiative ahead of the state repairs of houses, the them about the assistance Maharashtra Cabinet has Minister Arvind Kejriwal on A total of 946 medals have offensives in the Left Wing Police Medal for distinguished polls due later this year, from Congress said in a statement that he will be seeking from approved to spend the Wednesday announced that a been announced by the Union Extremism (LWE) affected states service while 677 have been Amravati district in Vidarbha issued here. the Centre and the steps amount from the state cor- new curriculum will be started home ministry for personnel and fetched 62 such decorations fol- awarded the police medal for region on August 1. They also asked the gov- being taken by his govern- pus," he said. from next year in government officers of Central Armed Police lowed by 4 for counter-insur- meritorious service. A total of He, however, suspended ernment to provide farmers ment. Fadnavis also said a cabinet schools to inculcate a feeling of Forces (CAPFs) and state police gency operations in the north 56 personnel have been award- the campaign on August 6 in an assistance of Rs 60,000 "He said he would look sub-committee headed by nationalism among students. forces, out of which three have eastern states, a government ed fire service medals and 44 view of the rains wrecking per hectare of crop damage, into our demands positive- him will discuss changing "We will bring 'Deshbhakti been decorated with the statement said. Nine personnel officials have been given the havoc in many parts of the it said. ly," Khan added. rules for rescue, relief and curriculum' next year. It will President's Police Medal for have been given these bravery home guard and civil defence state even as the opposition The delegation comprised On Tuesday, Fadnavis said rehabilitation, while an expert inculcate a feeling of Gallantry (PPMG) while 177 medals posthumously, the state- medal. Fourty personnel have charged him then with giving state Congress president his government will seek an committee will be appointed nationalism among students," have been awarded the PMG. ment said. also been awarded the correc- priority to the campaign pro- Balasaheb Thorat, former assistance of Rs 6,813 crore to suggest an action plan in he said at the launch of the A total of 114 gallantry medals The Central Reserve Police tional service medals that are gramme. The chief minister chief minister Prithviraj from the Centre - Rs 4,708 case of excessive rainfall, like 'Constitution at 70' campaign. have been given to the troops Force, like previous years, has given to prison personnel who is set to resume his yatra Chavan, Leader of crore Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara 700 per cent in four days (that Assembly election in Delhi is deployed in the counter-terror- bagged the maximum, 72 gal- guard and manage jails in vari- from August 21, a BJP func- Opposition in the Assembly and Rs 2,105 crore for parts of western Maharashtra due early next year. ism operations grid in J-K while lantry medals followed by 61 by ous states. tionary said. Vijay Wadettiwar and other Konkan, Nashik and rest of witnessed recently). Faridabad DCP shoots self Narayanasamy attacks Centre on keeping Pondy out of CFC PNS n PUDUCHERRY er sections. Reacting to the scrap- We have been persuading the Centre ping of special status for Jammu Puducherry Chief Minister V quite often to ensure that Union and Kashmir, Narayanasamy with service revolver Narayanasamy Wednesday hit said the Centre has "trampled PNS n FARIDABAD said. She and her son Arjun later out at the Centre for keeping the Territory of Puducherry is also upon" the rights of the people of informed police about the inci- Union Territory out of the included as a constituent of the that state by doing so without Faridabad DCP Vikram Kapoor dent, the sources added. purview of the fifteenth Central Commission so that it would get ascertaining their wishes. allegedly committed suicide by Police spokesperson Sube Finance Commission (CFC), He took strong exception to shooting himself with a service Singh said Kapoor, who had calling it "absolutely discrimina- augmented financial assistance. But the comments by the Tamil revolver at his residence on held the office for one year, was tory and baffling. nothing has been done so far Nadu Chief Minister on senior Wednesday, police said. supposed to retire in 2020. Addressing reporters here, he Congress leader P Chidambaram Based on a suicide note Expressing grief over the said, "While Jammu and that the latter was a "burden on recovered from Kapoor's house, demise of Kapoor, Police Kashmir, a Union Territory has said,New Delhi, another Union said, "the draft annual plan for of the plan from the Finance the earth." "The Tamil Nadu two people, including Bhopani Commissioner Sanjay Kumar been included as part of the Territory with a legislative 2019-20 finalised by his cabinet Ministry. "I hope in the next three Chief Minister should realise his police station SHO Abdul another person. Kapoor, the said the entire police depart- Central Finance Commission Assembly wasalso discriminated and the State Planning Board days or so we will get commu- responsibility before airing his Shahid, were detained, police DCP of NIT Faridabad, ment was in mourning. He through Section 83 of theJammu against. "We have been persuad- pegging fiscal requirements of nication from the Finance views. Chidambaram had done sources said. allegedly put his service said a probe into the incident and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill ing the Centre quite often to Puducherry at Rs 8,425 crores Ministry," he said. a lot for the welfare of Tamil Details of the suicide note revolver in his mouth and was underway. 2019 adopted in the Parliament, ensure that Union Territory of was forwarded to the Home The Chief Minister also Nadu when he was the Central were not immediately available pulled the trigger at 6 am, the Kapoor, a native of Ambala, Puducherry which also has a leg- Puducherry was also included as Ministry for approval. charged the NDA government at Minister," he claimed. but according to the sources, sources said. had joined the Haryana Police islature has been kept out of the a constituent of the Commission While the Home Ministry the Centre with scaling down the "He (Palaniswami) should the deputy commissioner of After hearing the sound of as an assistant sub-inspector. purview of the Finance so that it would get augmented had cleared the draft plan and quantum of scholarship and therefore exercise utmost caution police in the letter alleged that gunfire, Kapoor's wife rushed to After promotion, he became the Commission." financial assistance. But nothing forwarded it to the Union other benefits of welfare schemes before making comments on he was being blackmailed by a the living room and found him DCP and was posted in Terming it as "absolutely dis- had been done so far," he point- Finance Ministryfor its green sig- meant for the scheduled castes, leaders of other parties," police station in-charge and lying in a pool of blood, they Faridabad for the last two years. criminatory and baffling," he ed out. Narayanasamy further nal we are yet to hear of the plight scheduled tribes and other weak- Narayanasamy said. VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | AUGUST 15, 2019 06 www.dailypioneer.com op nion facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION I-Day introspection New India must understand that maximum power is also Governing Governors about maximum embrace, not about threats but reassurance he nation turns 73 today, ripe-old con- History is replete with instances where Governors failed to adhere to the principles of the sidering its milestones that have mapped Timpossible dreams to catching them and Bommai judgement and the Supreme Court had to intervene to uphold the Constitution literally going to the moon. Young, consider- calculated himself to come to the conclusion ing its evolutionary experiments as a post- that Jagdambika Pal had mustered support Independence democracy, one that is still of the majority.” He had also mentioned that “it was not for me to do the count of heads. churning with ideologies to find its place. Yet, I have to go by what the leaders of the polit- it is also an age where the old order is fading ical parties maintained.” away and a new one is filling the vacuum, des- According to him, no opportunity to perate to shake off the shadow of the past and Kalyan Singh to test his strength on the floor should be given. The reason for such a deci- create its present moment in the sun. And it sion was sought to be supported on the is in this transit moment that we must stop and KK PAUL ground that there was chance of horse-trad- introspect, where the tidal gush of a Naya Bharat tends to swamp the old, which ing on the basis of his experience of what had espite several judicial pronounce- happened in October, 1997. He also record- laid the course in the first place, and understand that time and contexts decide ments and recommendations of ed that he received telephone calls from some our human responses, that everything is relative and history is a timeline of phas- DJustice RS Sarkaria and Justice Punchhi people, who had informed that they were on es and considered action taken, not about comparative records. And so it is that Commissions, Governors are known to have their way to Lucknow from different places. acted differently in seemingly similar situa- He also mentioned that he wished to adhere the nation is on the threshold of a time where the conflict worldwide is over patri- tions with Constitutional consequences. to the principles of floor-test, “the essence of otism and nationalism, the former, in the words of Charles De Gaulle “is when Ultimately, it has been left to the Supreme Bommai judgement.” In fact, this reference love of your own people comes first” and the latter “when hate for people other Court to restore balance and uphold the prin- to the Bommai judgement was completely ciples enshrined in our Constitution. misplaced. than your own comes first.” Sadly, we are lumping our “own” as “others.” In a According to the 38th Constitutional Further, according to the Supreme post-globalised world of sameness, where institutional systems and thought amendment of 1975, presidential proclama- Court, “prima facie, it appears that the deci- processes of the West have colonised mindsets and policies as the prescribed tions issued under Article 356 were beyond sion is based on materials, which in our view, the scope of any judicial review. This was later cannot form materials for the Governor to liberal doctrine, identity politics has been simmering, erupting and is now hyper- revoked by the 44th amendment of 1978. The form such an opinion. It is such a serious and assertive. Therefore, muscular nationalism as an emerging credo has not left us Bommai judgement of 1994 not only laid a touchy issue and in such a hot haste on the untouched either. The Goliathic right-wing phenomenon is a product of this sen- down the principles to be followed in a eve of Lok Sabha election scheduled to be held Constitutional crisis — in the context of on February 22, 1998, a few hours later, it can- timent, one that wants to wave billowing flags at every street corner than put a Article 356 — but also held that if the procla- not be ruled out that power has been exer- mini Tricolour replica on the car dashboard. mation was invalidated, then notwithstand- cised for purpose not warranted by law.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed an inner angst of Hindu iden- ing its approval by Parliament, the court could As ordered by the Supreme Court, a lawfully revive the dissolved Legislative composite floor-test was undertaken in the tity and majority stakeholdership, one that has been projected to be diluted or Assembly. Some of the cases, which illustrate Uttar Pradesh Assembly where Kalyan Singh rewritten, first by invasions and imperialism, second by colonial hangovers of the role of the Governor taking recourse to carried the day. Thereafter, within a few days, liberalism. Despite 80 per cent of the population being Hindus, politics in our democ- Article 356 and where the apex court had to the Governor submitted his resignation, intervene, have been discussed here. which was just a few months before his tenure racy has been defined by accommodating segmented votebanks, be it of caste In 1991, a peculiar situation had arisen was to come to an end. or religion. Truth be told, secularism has never been treated as syncretism or in Meghalaya where the Speaker himself, with In yet another case in Uttarakhand, the absorbing religiosity of all kinds but more like an overt propagation of sectarian the help of the principal Opposition party, Governor had fixed the date for the Chief interests. The Right wing has just turned years of denial of Hindu rights, rather became a chief ministerial candidate. Earlier, Minister to seek a vote of confidence but a he had disqualified five independent MLAs day before it, the Assembly was suspended emotions, and preferential molly-coddling into a plank to build a brand of a social- who had been supporting the Government, under Article 356. The suspension was ist republic called One India, pivoted on an Indic consciousness. The “India First” thereby precipitating a crisis. The Supreme facie, the material before the President was to seek a vote of confidence on February 24 overruled by the High Court and when the aggression, of course, has had its positives — holding our own to global bully- Court intervened on a petition by the MLAs not only irrational but motivated by factual but on August 22 itself, the High Court stayed matter went up to the Supreme Court, a date and gave an interim stay against the order of and legal mala fides. The proclamation was, the dismissal of the Kalyan Singh for a floor-test and the modalities for con- ing, thwarting external threats, increasing global stakes, carving an Oriental coun- the Speaker, who then issued a Press statement therefore, invalid.” Government. This in effect meant that ducting the same were assigned. The law and terpoint to prevalent Western cliches, protecting our national well-being, fuelling to the effect that he did not accept any inter- Since fresh elections had been held to the Jagdambika Pal could remain the Chief judicial secretary of the Government was space-age goals and building ethnic pride. This craftsmanship has indeed worked ference in his orders. Assembly and a new House had come into Minister for a few hours. entrusted the task of overseeing the process On a contempt petition being moved, the existence, the court did not issue the writ and The matter went up to the Supreme of voting where the sitting Government won in breaking the status quo and encouraging paradigm shifts, acceptable simply apex court ordered that all authorities of the direction for the restoration of the Lyngdoh Court, where Jagdambika Pal appealed the confidence of the House. Here also, the because of the transformative persistence it comes with. And though there’s much State, including the Governor, must ensure Ministry or the Assembly. against the stay on the dismissal of Kalyan date for the Assembly to be convened and the to be desired on economic indices — industrial slowdown, lack of innovation, that its earlier orders are implemented. The Yet another case where the Governor’s Singh. Unprecedented in the judicial as well agenda for its proceedings was fixed by the subsequent proceedings of the House show- action drew the public’s as well as the judi- as legislative history, the top court fixed the Supreme Court. the agricultural crisis and joblessness — the new regime has bridged the tradi- ing a tie, the Speaker voted against the ciary’s ire was from the State of Uttar time for the Assembly to meet on February In the case of Arunachal Pradesh, in a tional class cleavage and the dole economy by pivoting economic criteria as decid- Government and adjourned the House sine Pradesh. As a former diplomat, the Governor 26 for a composite test. The order was unique landmark judgement, the Supreme Court led ing benefits, where the battle would be to equalise the haves and have-nots. A die. It was discovered that the Speaker had not had earlier held several important assign- as it was for the first time that the apex court by Chief Justice of India, Justice Khehar, along counted the votes of the Independents while ments. While the details of the case would was not only actively participating and facil- with Justice Misra and Justice Madan Lokur, massive electoral mandate has followed the simplicity of these binaries and a declaring a tie. As such, the House continued be of immense interest to the reader, let me itating a democratic processes but was also restored the status quo of the Assembly as redefinition of the socialist economy. But one cannot overlook the social ramifi- the proceedings under a freshly elected first quote the Supreme Court’s ruling in the fixing the agenda for the legislature. The prior to the declaration of President’s Rule. cations. And India has flourished only when it has appreciated the complexity of Speaker and conveyed to the Governor that matter: extracts from the historic order of the The Governor’s decision to advance the the House had confidence in the Government “It appears that the Governor had pro- Supreme Court are reproduced here : Session from January, 14, 2016, to December our delicate diversity. People have to be taken along in a consultative partner- and had passed a motion of no confidence ceeded on the basis of such information, inti- “(i) A special session of the Uttar 16, 2015, was quashed as also the President’s ship and not as an asset base that can be weaponised or victimised at will. Maximum against the Speaker. Not paying any heed to mation, letters or telephone calls. Nowhere Pradesh Assembly be summoned/convened Rule. This also led to the resignation of the power is also about maximum embrace, not about threats but reassurance, not the direction of the Supreme Court, the has he mentioned that he had verified the for February, 26, 1998, the session commenc- Governor and restoration of the Nabam Tuki Governor observed that the matter was issues himself before coming to any conclu- ing forenoon. (ii) The only agenda in the Government. about undoing wrongs but avoiding making new ones. One where consolidation between the Supreme Court and the Speaker sion. His assessment was based on the inti- Assembly would be to have a composite floor- It would not be out of place to mention of power, howsoever strong, shouldn’t run counter to the spirit of Constitutionalism and recommended to the President dissolu- mation given to him by leaders of some of test between the contending parties in order that in the four cases discussed above, one or consider it a stumbling block. Indian secularism is not simply a product of tion of the House, which was so proclaimed the political parties.” to see which out of the two contesting Governor was a politician and the other three politics but is ingrained in our civilisational DNA as a social grace that had us on under Article 356. The most interesting part of the events claimants of chief ministership has majori- were from the IAS, IPS and IFS. From time This matter came up to the Supreme was that the Kalyan Singh Ministry was dis- ty in the House. (iii) It is pertinently empha- to time, instances have come to notice the frontline of world trade as it existed through the Silk and Spice Routes. Neither Court, which in its orders stated: “The missed on February 21, 1998, just a few hours sised that the proceedings in the Assembly where the principles laid in the Bommai should the enlightened few abdicate their responsibility to raise questions. unflattering episode shows in unmistakable before the Lok Sabha elections were to be shall be totally peaceful and disturbance, if judgement have not been followed by Undoubtedly, we have the leadership needed to take the country along. Now only terms the Governor’s unnecessary anxiety to held. In the meantime, a petition was moved any, caused therein would be viewed serious- Governors and as such, wherever and when- dismiss the Ministry and dissolve the in the Allahabad High Court before the ly. (iv) The result of the composite floor-test ever warranted, despite the provisions of if we could follow Swami Dayanand Saraswati’s philosophy — “No human heart Assembly and also his failure as a swearing-in of the successor Government. would be announced by the Speaker faith- Article 212, where courts are not to enquire is denied empathy. No religion can demolish that by indoctrination. No culture, Constitutional functionary to realise the The proceedings in the High Court were fully and truthfully. into proceedings of the legislature, the no nation and nationalism, nothing can touch it because it is empathy.” binding legal consequences of, and giving taken up the same evening itself and contin- Further, “It appears that he (the Supreme Court has assumed a proactive role effect to the order of this court. What is worse, ued till the next morning. In between, the Governor) had sought to find out himself to ensure the majesty of the Constitution. the Union Council of Ministers also chose to Governor swore in Jagdambika Pal as the about the loss of confidence on the basis of (The writer is a former Governor and a give advice to the President to issue the procla- Chief Minister on the night of February 21 information, as mentioned in his order, from Senior Advisor at the Pranab Mukherjee Hong Kong troubles mation on the material in question. Prima at 10 pm. The new Chief Minister was asked the leaders of some groups or parties and had Foundation) One reason why China has not been able to chide India on Article 370 is because it is facing a crisis in Hong Kong S O U N D BITE iplomats will tell you that China bristles The fun and frolic in Corbett Fresh face from Sophie and WTO's ‘developing nation' We should evolve a consen- at any perceived ‘interference’ in its ‘inter- will not provide the solution always beautifully tan skin tag for India and China put sus on larger national issues. to this grave economic cri- from Danielle. She’s always the US to disadvantage. We should avoid partisanship Dnal affairs’ and for years the fear of hit- sis, created by the govern- the right tan. Like, she’s We're not letting that and petty politicking on back has meant that it has been able to get ment since 2014. always amazing. happen anymore…. issues of national importance. away with gross human rights violations with- CPI(M) general secretary Actor US President Vice President out even a slap on the wrist. Whether it is bru- —Sitaram Yechury —Priyanka Chopra —Donald Trump —M Venkaiah Naidu tality against the Tibetan population with crack- downs in Lhasa, the long-standing assault on members of the Falun Gong sect or even the current repression against the Uighur commu- L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR nity in northern Xinjiang, none has elicited a An effective mechanism Sad state of affairs unified condemnation. Ever since 1989, when Did Namgyal forget history? China was roundly lambasted for the military crackdown in Tiananmen Square, Sir — This refers to the editorial, amyang Tsering Namgyal, the young MP from Sir — Television channels and where hundreds are estimated to have died, it has not taken kindly to being warned “Organ donors a far cry” (August Ladakh, became the cynosure of saffron eyes after newspapers are filled with reports about its actions. Meanwhile in the 30 years following the military action in Beijing, 14). It is interesting but sad to learn his fiery speech in the Lok Sabha. Namgyal said, “The talking about how under a virtu- it has become such a global economic powerhouse that it punishes those nations that a vast majority of Indian organ Jones talking about Ladakh don’t even know about it” and al communications blackout since donors are women. As a matter of August 5, Kashmiris had to make that criticise it with a breath of dragon fire to their existing trade deals. that “because of the Congress, Ladakh’s development, fact, cadaveric organs can serve as political aspirations and even language have been affect- a beeline to phone booths with The problem with Hong Kong though is a bit more complicated. The territo- an alternative but they are scarce- ed.” Namgyal thundered, “Through the abrogation of hopes to connect with their fam- ry, which China got from the UK in 1997, is still nominally autonomous. So when ly donated due to socio-cultural some provisions of Article 370, the Government wants ily and friends and enquire about attitudes, among other reasons, the well-being of their near and it made an attempt to subjugate it by seeking to extradite criminals from Hong to rectify mistakes committed by India's first Prime thus necessitating a huge demand Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.” dear ones. But has anyone ever Kong to the mainland, which has its own laws, this predictably outraged sever- to be met mostly by consenting liv- Namgyal seemed to be either suffering from amne- spared a thought about our sol- al locals, who have grown to love their special status and the far more liberal ing donors. sia about Ladakh’s past or overlooked its anarchic cen- diers, who do not get to speak to justice system. Coming on the back of intense protests last year, popularly called With rare availability, only turies intentionally. Modern history is closely linked to the Ladakh developed despite the hostile borders and difficult their family members back home one to four per cent of the thou- rise and compromises of the Namgyal dynasty. In the 16th terrain like many other States in the plains. The Ladakh for weeks together? No one talks the ‘Umbrella Movement’, to other proposals made by Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s sand patients waiting for trans- century, Namgyals saved the throne through an exchange Autonomous Hill Development Council was created in the about their plight. Chief Executive, a governor appointed by Beijing, these protests were destined plantation get lucky. Regaining of princesses in marriage with a Muslim invader and sought 1990s with control over development funds following P Arihanth to be intense. But nobody could imagine just how widespread they would be or people’s trust is of utmost impor- Mughal help to defend the kingdom paying tribute. Much demands for autonomy. One wishes his dream of rapid Secunderabad tance if we want to increase later, it came under the Dogra State of Jammu & Kashmir development in Ladakh after the abrogation of Article 370 how they would be a culmination of long-held oppression. Thanks to the fact organ donation and transplanta- after the Ladakhi rebellion was crushed. Maharaja Hari and as a Union Territory comes true. But it is also possi- No way out that Hong Kong still has a lot of expatriate workers and a free Press, China has tion rates. This is hardly said than Singh and Sheikh Abdullah merged the State along with ble that an unforgiving history would judge him as one, not been able to crack down on the protesters without the world knowing. The done in today’s materialistic world Ladakh with the Indian Dominion after much posturing. who let the people down for political benefits. when it is difficult to repose It suits Namgyal to blame Jawaharlal Nehru and the Haridasan Rajan Sir — The grand old party can- impact has been devastating with Hong Kong Airport, one of the region’s biggest blind faith. To allay fears, the Congress for all the ills of the Hills. In independent India, Kozhikode not separate itself from the hubs, shut down after protesters effectively barricaded it and the central busi- medical world must ensure a Nehru-Gandhi family due to the ness district. There have even been reports of violence, mainly by the police and robust network for swift transport lack of an acceptable second-rung of the organs besides raising Celebrating freedom social and cultural events, we is strewn on the streets and peo- leader. Even if there are dynam- some unknown ‘thugs’ whom many suspect are Chinese agents. China has not awareness so that more and more must also sincerely remember ple, irrespective of caste, creed, ic leaders who can lead, they are been happy to see the protests beamed on live television across the world and people sign up for organ dona- the sacrifices made by our free- colour or religion, blithely walk confined to the States. while itching to press the trigger finger realises it cannot. It has reacted angrily tion. A centralised data system, Sir — As we celebrate dom fighters, who bravely over them. As Indians, we must Padmanabhan which indicates the demand and Independence Day, besides fought for our country’s inde- respect our national flag, nation- Via email to suggestions by countries, particularly Hong Kong’s former rulers, the UK, to supply gap, is needed. hoisting the national flag, recit- pendence. al song and national anthem. calm the situation. But for India, this also allows China to be more pragmatic CV Krishna Manoj ing the national anthem, singing It is a pity that after celebra- Jubel D’Cruz Send your feedback to: when it comes to our position on Hyderabad patriotic songs and organising tions, the country’s national flag Mumbai [email protected] VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | AUGUST 15, 2019 www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 Give development a chance With the Modi Government completing 75 days of governance today, the Prime Minister speaks about the way forward and touches upon key issues like J&K and the importance of education

ith Prime Minister have been improving since 2014. Narendra Modi complet- Currently, it may not be wrong to say that ing 75 days today in his India’s relations with Gulf countries are second avatar as the the best now in the last seven decades. nation’s helmsman, he How do you explain this? speaksW extensively to IANS on his priori- I feel that there are two aspects to this. ties going forward and also touches upon First, a certain section of people believed various sensitive issues varying from that my Government — and I personally Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), medical — would fail on the foreign policy front not reforms, criticality of education to taking just in the Gulf region but also in the wider the knife to the malaise of corruption with- context. The reality is that my Government’s in the bureaucracy. In an extensive con- successful track record on foreign policy versation, the Prime Minister walks THOSE WHO ARE OPPOSING THE DECISIONS across the world is there for everyone to see. through the most contentious issues fac- In fact, after assuming office in 2014, the ing India and his remedies for maladies. ON J&K SHOULD ANSWER ONE BASIC very first Foreign Minister my Government You complete 75 days of your QUESTION: WHAT IS THEIR DEFENCE FOR received on an official visit was that of the Government today. Every Government Sultanate of Oman. So, what others thought passes through such milestone numbers ARTICLES 370 AND 35(A) REMAINING? THEY of me and what the reality turned out to be, and talks about steps taken. Why should is for them to introspect. we think your Government is any differ- WOULD HAVE NO ANSWER TO THIS I want to focus on the second aspect ent? QUESTION. AND THESE ARE THE SAME instead — the importance of the Gulf region We have set an unprecedented pace to India. This is a region that has deep-root- within just the first few days of our PEOPLE WHO ARE USED TO PROTESTING ed historical and cultural ties with India. It Government. What we have been able to WHEN IT COMES TO ANYTHING THAT HELPS is home to almost nine million Indians achieve is the result of “Spasht Neeti, Sahi whose remittances are a significant contrib- Disha (Right Intentions, Clear Policy).” In COMMON PEOPLE. THERE IS A PROJECT TO utor to our economy and they have also the first 75 days of our Government, a lot PROVIDE WATER TO PEOPLE, THEY WILL contributed immensely to prosperity in the has happened. From children’s safety to region. I have always found that leaders of Chandrayaan-II, from action against cor- OPPOSE IT. THERE IS A RAILWAY TRACK BEING the Gulf countries value the enriching pres- ruption to freeing Muslim women from BUILT, THEY WILL OPPOSE THAT. THEIR HEART ence of the Indian diaspora and care for the scourge of triple talaq, from Kashmir their well-being like a guardian. to kisan, we have shown what a resolute ONLY BEATS FOR MAOISTS AND TERRORISTS, This region is also our major partner Government with a strong mandate of the WHO HAVE ONLY BULLIED COMMON CITIZENS in ensuring our energy security. We have people can achieve. We have taken a head- gone beyond a buyer-seller relationship with start in tackling the most pressing issue of them. The UAE has participated in our our times, with the formation of Jal Shakti strategic petroleum reserve programme and Ministry for a mission mode and integrat- both the UAE and Saudi Arabia are to invest ed approach to improve water supply and in the world’s largest oil refinery project in augment water conservation. India. For the first time, Indian companies Did the unprecedented mandate have secured rights in offshore oil fields in help you firm up your commitment to the Gulf region. the people with an unstinting resolve that I have made a special effort to focus reform has to percolate down? And our foreign policy on enhancing our ties have you used your political heft by going with all countries in the region. Our out- beyond the executive and using the reach to the region has been unprecedent- mandate in the legislature? ed, right from the official level to the In a way, it is also the result of the political level. I have myself visited the Government coming back with a stronger region many times and we have also host- mandate. What we were able to achieve in ed many leaders from the region in India. the first 75 days was the outcome of the Some of my closest and warmest interac- robust base we were able to build in the on J&K should answer one basic question: try, every region has a cause dear to it. But seats and reduce cost of medical education. icy, drawn after such extensive consulta- tions anywhere in the world are with lead- last five years. Hundreds of reforms in the What is their defence for Articles 370 and I believe the cause of environment conser- This means more talented youth can take tions, has again been put in the public ers in the Gulf region. We are regularly last five years have ensured the country is 35(A) remaining? They would have no vation is larger than the sum total of all caus- up medicine as a profession and this will domain for a final round of inputs. All in touch. And I think our policy has suc- now ready to take off, powered by the aspi- answer to this question. And these are the es affecting select groups of people. This help us increase the number of medical stakeholders in education — the States, ceeded to a large extent because of this rations of the people. The first session of same people who are used to protesting affects every single human being, every sin- professionals. parents, teachers, students and coun- outreach, this constant engagement. We the 17th Lok Sabha has been a record-cre- when it comes to anything that helps com- gle herb and bush, every single animal on Ayushman Bharat is bringing about a selors — have been heard a multiple num- have not allowed any miscommunication, ating one — it was the most productive ses- mon people. There is a project to provide the planet today. It is a test of humankind revolution in the healthcare sector. It is ber of times. Our focus is that the NEP any doubts to play spoilsport. We have sion since 1952. This is not a minor water to people, they will oppose it. There of how fast and how effectively can we rise increasing awareness as well as affordabil- should be driven by educationists, experts been very open with all the countries and achievement but, in my view, a historic is a railway track being built, they will above our self interests to think about glob- ity of quality healthcare, especially in tier- and stakeholders so that it does not they have also reciprocated with warmth turn for the better and one which will make oppose that. Their heart only beats for al interest. II and tier-III towns. We are also working remain a policy but is adopted in practice and friendship. I firmly believe that our Parliament much more responsive to Maoists and terrorists, who have only bul- India has a great tradition of living in to ensure that there is at least one medical at the earliest. India, with its huge demo- India and the Gulf countries have only the needs and aspirations of the people. lied common citizens. Today, every Indian harmony with nature. Across the country, college between every three districts. graphic dividend, has the potential to begun to explore the true potential of a Many momentous initiatives have is fully standing with the people of Jammu, across States and cultures, various aspects With rising awareness about healthcare, become a leading knowledge economy in partnership, which will go far beyond been taken such as pension schemes for Kashmir and Ladakh and I am confident of nature are considered holy, automatical- increasing incomes and greater focus on the world. mutual benefits and can anchor peace, farmers and traders, reform of the med- they will stand with us in the aim to boost ly helping in its preservation. This is in a aspirational goals among people, we will A couple of important decisions progress and prosperity not only in our ical sector, important amendments in the development and bring peace. way a natural conservation mechanism need thousands and thousands of doctors related to corruption sent shock waves common and extended neighbourhood Insolvency and Bankruptcy code, begin- But aren’t there concerns about inbuilt in our country. Our upbringing is to fulfill the demand, especially in rural in the bureaucracy — what message were but also in the larger world. ning of labour reforms, I could go on and democracy? Will the voice of the people such that we are trained to co-exist with and urban areas. The NMC seeks to you intending to send? During the 2019 elections, a lot of on... But the gist of the matter is that when of Kashmir be heard? nature. We just need to remember these address these issues for a better outcome Since India’s independence, one of the people predicted that you may not get the the intentions are right, there is clarity of Kashmir has never witnessed such a ideals. I think we are also succeeding as the for all stakeholders. You must have also biggest things holding us back was corrup- majority. Some said that 2014 was a Black purpose and implementation and when strong commitment in favour of democra- recent released figures show an impressive read that the academic year 2019-20 will tion. It spared no one, neither the rich nor Swan moment. While you were campaign- there is people’s support, then there’s no cy. Remember the turnout during the increase in the tiger population. The pro- see the biggest addition of medical seats the poor. People resorted to corruption ing what was your inner self saying and limit to what we can do. panchayat elections? The people voted in gramme was a good medium to show in Government colleges in a single year either due to some greed or to make a how confident were you of the victory? Your decision on Article 370 has large numbers and did not get cowed by India’s flora and fauna, along with its beau- with the creation of around two dozen new quick buck or due to some compulsion. There is a set of people, who because been welcomed by many and also been bullying. In November and December of ty and its richness to the world. India is Government medical colleges. Our But even these people wanted corruption of their prejudice, ideology or some sort opposed by a few. There seems to be an 2018, there were 35,000 sarpanches elect- blessed with innumerable places for peo- roadmap is clear — a transparent, acces- to stop. The question in everyone’s mind commitment, invent logic to defeat people uneasy calm at the moment. Why do ed and the turnout in the panchayat elec- ple, who love nature, places rich in vari- sible and affordable medical education sys- was that who will start the fight against cor- they do not like. There is a time when the you think the people of J&K will stand tions was a record 74 per cent. There was ous forms of vegetation, places rich with tem, leading to better healthcare outcomes. ruption and from where? The fight against reality becomes evident on the ground but with you? no violence during the panchayat elections. various forms of wildlife. The last five years Education is critical for a young corruption always had the support of peo- these people choose to rubbish the reality. Please see the list of people who have Not a drop of blood was shed in poll vio- have seen an increase of almost 50 per cent nation. However, in the conversations ple, media and institutions because every- They deploy lies and spurious data to cre- opposed the decisions about Kashmir — lence. This, when the main parties there, in terms of the foreign tourist arrivals in surrounding your Government, educa- one agreed that it was a major obstacle in ate confusion in the minds of people. It is the usual vested interest groups, political were lukewarm to this entire exercise. It is our country. I am confident that with var- tion seems missing. What is the India’s development journey. And this was these people who invent theories like BJP dynasties, those who sympathise with ter- very satisfying that now panchayats are back ious initiatives planned to boost infrastruc- Government doing on this? not only an issue related to money. will not get majority, BJP will form ror and some friends in the Opposition. at the forefront of furthering development ture, connectivity and safety we will see Education is not just critical but the Corruption eroded trust in the society, be Government but will need a new leader and The people of India, irrespective of what and human empowerment. even more tourists coming in from across most important component in the over- it a Government office or the market. A BJP will need newer allies, among other their political preference is, have support- Imagine, for so many years those in the world to experience the beauty of all spectrum of skilled human resource for person going to the police station would things. These people also discredit those ed the steps taken in Jammu, Kashmir and power did not find it prudent to work Incredible India. a technology-oriented, inclusive, people- think whether he will get justice and sim- who don’t toe their line. They have been Ladakh. This is about the nation, not pol- towards strengthening panchayats. And There has been some noise on the centric and people-driven growth model. ilarly a person buying something from the caught again and again but their behaviour itics. The people of India are seeing that remember, they gave great sermons on medical reforms front from various It not only has the potential to positively market will fear adulteration. remains the same. tough but essential decisions that were democracy but the words never led to quarters. Do you think the changes you transform lives but also has a bearing on We decided, right from day one, to In our country, election analysis by this earlier assumed to be impossible are action. It surprised and saddened me that have brought in are well thought the future of the nation. attack the menace of corruption. Someone set of people takes into account parties, becoming a reality. It is now clear to the 73rd amendment did not apply to J&K. through? We are working on all aspects of edu- had to make a start somewhere, we potential alliances, glamour of families everyone how Articles 370 and 35(A) fully How could such injustice be tolerated? It When we formed the Government in cation. At the school level, special focus is decided to do this, without caring for based on decades old chemistry but ignores isolated Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. was in the last few years that panchayats in 2014, there were many concerns about the being paid to improving quality of educa- political consequences. The results show people and their aspirations. In 2014 and The status quo of seven-long decades J&K got more powers to work towards peo- existing system of medical education. tion, improving learning outcomes, giving that we are succeeding. Not only is cor- 2019, people, who chose to talk to people clearly could not fulfill people’s aspira- ple’s progress and various subjects trans- Earlier, courts have used strong words for a boost to innovation and scientific tem- ruption coming down but trust in soci- and understand their preferences, knew tions. Citizens were kept away from the ferred to panchayats under the 73rd amend- the institution overseeing medical educa- per, improving infrastructure, using tech- ety is increasing. The number of people what was happening. fruits of development. The greatest casu- ment were transferred to panchayats of J&K. tion in India, calling it a “den of corrup- nology to improve understanding among filing income tax returns almost doubled As for us, we don’t work to win elec- alty was the lack of any proper econom- Now, I have requested the Honourable tion.” A parliamentary committee did rig- the students. We are trying to leverage in the last five years. We have systemat- tions, we work to win trust of people. ic avenues to increase earnings. Our Governor to work towards organising orous study and took a very dull view of technology like Artificial Intelligence and ically clamped down on corruption and Meeting sarkari targets alone don’t achieve approach is different — instead of the Block Panchayat elections, too. the state of affairs in medical education. machine learning to improve school edu- made tax filing and refund process much if we do not win people’s trust. vicious cycle of poverty, the people need Recently, the J&K administration con- It pointed out mismanagement, lack of cation. In higher education, we are con- online. “Sarkari Dhan se zyada Janta ke Man ki more economic opportunities. ducted the “Back to Village” programme, transparency and arbitrariness. Earlier stantly striving to increase seats, increase Already, refunds are being credited Taakat hota hai” (People’s views are more What is your message for the people where the entire Government machinery Governments, too, had given a thought to presence of premier institutions across the directly to bank accounts of income-tax powerful than government’s money). We of J&K in the new dispensation, unshack- went to the people instead of vice versa. reforming this sector but could not go country, give more autonomy to institu- payers, without any human intervention. focus on the welfare of the people, election led and unfettered to reap the future of They went just to mitigate people’s prob- through with it. We decided to go through tions while boosting research and innova- Going a few steps further, we aim to make results are a byproduct. For the last 20 reform in India, one replete with jobs and lems. The common citizens appreciated the with it because this is not a matter that can tion. We set up a Higher Education faceless assessment of income tax return years, I have been actively involved in sev- a better life? programme. The results of these efforts are be taken lightly as it concerns the health Financing Agency (HEFA) with an aim to a reality. This would be a game-changer eral campaigns and there has not been one For years, intimidation ruled the roost. for all to see. Swachh Bharat, rural elec- of our people and future of our youth. So, provide funds up to one lakh crore rupees in ushering a new era of transparency in election where my defeat has not been pre- Let us now give development a chance. My trification and other such initiatives are we set up an expert group to look into what by 2022. A sum of `21,000 crore has the tax system. We are firm in our com- dicted. There are doom-sayers and I wish sisters and brothers of Jammu, Kashmir and reaching the grassroots. This is what is plaguing it. The expert group studied the already been sanctioned till now. Sixty mitment that neither will we allow cor- them well. Ladakh always wanted a better future for democracy truly is. In any case, I have system carefully and brought out the higher educational institutions, including ruption nor will we tolerate any form of Talking specifically about 2019, I can them but Article 370 did not enable it. There assured people that elections in Jammu, problems and improvement areas. It is 52 universities, have been granted auton- undue harassment. Hence, we took tough tell you that I was very confident about our was injustice against women and children, Kashmir will continue and it is the peo- based on the suggestions from experts that omy. steps and compulsorily retired some tax electoral prospects. This confidence ST as well as SC communities. And, most ple of these regions only who will repre- we came to the current Bill. These universities will remain within officials in the last few weeks. In the pre- stemmed out of the track record of our gov- importantly, the innovative zeal of the peo- sent the larger public. Yes, those who ruled Why is there so much hullabaloo the ambit of the University Grants vious term also, hundreds of Government ernment and the manner in which we have ple of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh was not Kashmir thinking it is their divine right to about the Bill then? Commission (UGC) but will have the free- officials were removed from service delivered on the agenda of good governance harnessed. Now, from BPOs to startups, do so will dislike democratisation and ped- The National Medical Commission dom to start new courses, off campus cen- when there were reasons to do so. We and development. from food processing to tourism, many dle incorrect narratives. They do not (NMC) is a far-reaching reform in this tres, skill development courses, research have also leveraged the power of technol- Wherever I went, I could see the industries can avail investment and create want a self-made, younger leadership to space and seeks to correct prevalent prob- parks and any other new academic pro- ogy through Direct Benefit Transfer groundswell of support for the BJP and opportunities for the local youth. Education emerge. These are the same people whose lems. It contains multiple reforms that curb grammes. They will also have the freedom (DBT), which has resulted in a savings of NDA family. The people had made up their and skill development will also bloom. I own conduct in the 1987 elections has been avenues of corruption and boost trans- to hire foreign faculty, enroll foreign stu- more than `1.4 lakh crore. mind — corruption, nepotism, dynasty pol- want to clearly assure my sisters and broth- suspect. Article 370 has helped the local parency. At a time when nations are look- dents, give incentive-based emoluments to How do you see the developments in itics are not acceptable in 21st century India. ers of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh that political class avoid transparency and ing at India to power the next wave of the faculty, enter into academic collabo- Congress where Sonia Gandhi became the We live in the era of politics of development these regions will develop as per the wish- accountability. Its removal will only growth in the world, we realise that this rations and run open distance learning president after Rahul Gandhi had publicly and performance, not outdated rhetoric and es of local people, their dreams and ambi- empower democracy even more. can happen only with a healthy populace. programmes. Progress has been also made said that he doesn’t want any Gandhi to tokenism. To give you an example — the tions. The growth of these regions will first You have appeared in Man Vs Wild. Freeing the poor from the vicious cycle of in taking forward the mission of National get the role? Congress spoke about the NYAY scheme. and foremost be powered by those belong- What prompted you to appear in this very poverty that lack of health perpetuates is Education Policy (NEP). The first draft of What happened in the Congress is an Perhaps, it was the biggest ever pre-election ing to these regions. Articles 370 and 35(A) unconventional show for a politician? very important. The NMC serves this pur- NEP got lakhs of inputs and suggestions internal matter of their family. I would not promise but the people saw through such were like chains that kept people tied. These Sometimes it is good to do something pose well, too. It will ensure transparen- right from the block and panchayat level. like to comment on it. empty promises. They did not see the chains are now broken, people have been unconventional to highlight a conven- cy, accountability and quality in the gov- Looking at the response and interest of var- It was believed in 2014 that you Congress as having the honesty and capac- unshackled from such dominance and tional cause. I believe that it is always a good ernance of medical education in the ious stakeholders, the committee went for would not be able to establish friendly ity to deliver on such a scheme. No won- they will now shape their own destiny. time to speak and act for the right cause. country. It aims to lessen the burden on another round of consultations. relations with Gulf countries, but we have der those, who promised `72,000, could not Those who are opposing the decisions Every community, every State, every coun- students, increase the number of medical The latest draft of the education pol- seen that India’s relations with the them even manage 72 seats! VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | AUGUST 15, 2019 money 08 CAPSULE India, China no longer ‘developing nations': Trump PTI n WASHINGTON rently engaged in a bruising taking punitive actions if any "They (India and China) safeguards, generous transition "Well, they've grown," he trade war after Trump advanced economies are inap- were taking advantage of us for periods, softer tariff cuts, pro- said and warned that the US will US President Donald Trump imposed punitive tariffs on propriately taking benefits of years and years," Trump said. cedural advantages for WTO not let such countries has said that India and China Chinese goods and Beijing the WTO loopholes. The Geneva-based WTO is disputes and the ability to to take advantage are no longer "developing retaliated. Addressing a gathering at an intergovernmental organi- avail themselves of certain of the WTO. nations" and were "taking Earlier in July, Trump asked Pennsylvania on Tuesday, sation that regulates interna- export subsidies. "We're not advantage" of the tag from the the World Trade Organisation Trump said India and China – tional trade between nations. Trump expressed hope that letting that Edelweiss Financial WTO and asserted that he will to define how it designates the two economic giants from Under the global trade rules, the WTO will treat the US "fair- happen any- Services Q1 net not let it happen anymore. developing-country status, a Asia – are no longer develop- developing countries claim ly". He said the WTO views cer- more... Everybody Trump, championing his move apparently aimed at sin- ing nations and as such they entitlement to longer time- tain countries like China and is growing but us," profit nearly halves 'America First' policy, has been gling out countries like China, cannot taken the benefit from frame for the imposition of India as "they're growing". he said. to Rs 134cr a vocal critic of India for levy- Turkey and India which are the WTO. NEW DELHI: Edelweiss ing "tremendously high" duties getting lenient treatment However, they are taking the Financial Services on on US products and has under the global trade rules. advantage of a developing Well, they've grown," he said and warned that the US will not let such Wednesday reported nearly 50 described the country as a "tar- In a memorandum, Trump nation tag from the WTO, countries to take advantage of the WTO per cent decline in its iff king". had empowered the US Trade putting the US to disadvan- — DONALD TRUMP , US President consolidated net profit at Rs The US and China are cur- Representative (USTR) to start tage, he said. 134.49 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2019. Company's net profit in the corresponding April-June quarter of previous fiscal was at Rs 263.32 crore. Total More lending to NBFCs income (consolidated) HPCL lists ONGC as promoter increased to Rs 2,545.93 crore in the three months to June of 2019-20, as against Rs can impact banks:Fitch 2,476.14 crore in year ago period, Edelweiss Financial said in re-filed shareholding pattern PTI n MUMBAI Some of the pressure in a regulatory filing. "Current on NBFIs will be economic slowdown is not The recent steps by the Reserve alleviated if banks confined to just one sector, but PNS n NEW DELHI Bank to encourage banks to has impacted virtually all areas After the stern increase lending to non-bank- start to direct more funding to of the economy...," Edelweiss After a rap from market regu- message, HPCL fell in ing finance companies and them, but we expect most of Financial Services Chairman lator Sebi, Hindustan retail borrowers are likely to the benefit will go only to the and CEO Rashesh Shah said. Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) line and replied back rise risks for the sector, warns strongest of them Shah further said that "while has re-filed shareholding pat- a report. saying it "intends to —AGENCY we expect first half of current tern of the company for last six rectify the Earlier this month, the cen- fiscal to be muted, we are quarters, listing its majority tral bank announced three measures could push up banks' Housing early this year. hoping that second half will be owner Oil and Natural Gas shareholding pattern major steps to encourage banks risk if these steps lead banks to NBFC disbursements have better with signs of an easing Corp (ONGC) as a 'promoter'. and classification of to lend more to liquidity starved accept higher credit risk than declined steeply as a result, liquidity environment with The Securities and Exchange promoters by the NBFCs--an increase in the sin- they previously had the appetite with knock-on effects to other steps taken by the RBI and the Board of India (Sebi) had gle-exposure limit to 20 percent for," the agency said. sectors, particularly con- government leading to an asked HPCL to re-file share- stipulated date as per of tier 1 capital (from 15 per- The constant nudging of sumption, it noted. Reduced expected economic recovery, holding pattern to stock the direction from cent); priority lending status for banks to lend more to NBFCs availability of financing has although it may take some exchanges by August 13, 2019 SEBI." credit to NBFIs for on-lending is in contrast to the global contributed to the slowdown in time". Edelweiss said its existing for all quarters since Oil and to finance agriculture, small trend of authorities trying to the auto sector, with vehicle long-term investor Kora Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) shareholding pattern filings of The regulator said its feet in tagging ONGC as its businesses and home-buyers; break the linkages between sales in July falling 31 percent, Management is investing a total acquired government's entire HPCL made since then, response to the informal guid- promoter for unspecified rea- and a reduction in the risk banks and NBFCs, it noted and the worst in two decade. "Some of Rs 875 crore into the stake in the refiner in January remained as "promoter" with- ance request was "clear and sons, IT company Mindtree weight for consumer loans argued that it increases the of the pressure on NBFIs will company of which Rs 525 crore 2018. out any stake in the company. self-explanatory". recognised Larsen and Toubro (except credit cards) to 100 per- potential of risks in NBFCs be alleviated if banks start to will be in Edelweiss Global HPCL has re-filed with the All these have now been rec- "Hence any further request as its promoter within a day cent from 125 percent. spilling over to banks, exacer- direct more funding to them, Investment Advisors (EGIA). stock exchanges shareholding tified to mention ONGC as a for clarification on the issue after the engineering giant Global rating agency Fitch bated by the limited capacity of but we expect most of the ben- pattern of last six quarters promoter below President of does not arise," it said. acquired a majority stake. said Wednesday these initiatives the capital markets to provide efit will go only to the strongest beginning March 2018, the India. "Accordingly, you are once Last month, an HPCL are designed to help keep cred- extra funding to NBFCs. of them," the agency said. company said in a regulatory Sebi had in an August 6 let- again advised to re-file the spokesperson had stated that it flowing to the real economy The parallel banking sector The reduction in the risk filing. ter asked HPCL to re-file "the shareholding pattern to the the company needed "clarifi- amid growing signs of a slow- has been under significant weight for consumer loans will In the revised shareholding, shareholding pattern to the stock exchanges for all quarters cations /details" from "multiple down. "Averting a significant funding pressure as investors give a small boost to banks' reg- under the 'statement showing stock exchanges revising the since the acquisition of shares agencies/ authorities to ensure slowdown would help borrow- shy away following the default ulatory capital ratios (estimate 1.3 the shareholding pattern of status of ONGC as 'promoter'." by ONGC, while revising the compliance to various stipula- ers and therefore the stability of of IL&FS last September and percentage points on average), it the Promoter and Promoter "Further, as informed by status of ONGC as a 'promot- tions applicable to listed com- the financial system, but the the resultant troubles at Dewan said. L&T plans to raise Group', it listed ONGC as a HPCL vide its email dated er' by August 13, 2019, failing panies including Companies up to Rs 1,400 cr promoter with 77.88 crore June 27, 2019, Government of which appropriate action will Act, SEBI Regulations, etc" via NCDs shares or 51.11 per cent stake India has also advised HPCL be initiated as per SEBI Act." before doing so. just below President of India that 'President of India' will After the stern message, "As soon as all the clarifica- Wockhardt Q1 NEW DELHI: Infrastructure with 'zero' shares. continue to be the promoter of HPCL fell in line and replied tions/details are received from Sensex rallies 353 major Larsen and Toubro ONGC in January last year HPCL and ONGC to be added back saying it "intends to rec- concerned agencies /authori- net loss narrows (L&T) on Wednesday said it bought the government's entire as a Promoter below 'President tify the shareholding pattern ties, necessary amendments plans to raise up to Rs 1,400 51.11 per cent stake in HPCL of India. and classification of promoters as required will be made in the to Rs 45 crore crore through issuance of pts; Nifty reclaims n for Rs 36,915 crore but con- "However, HPCL has not by the stipulated date as per the regulatory filings after follow- PTI NEW DELHI non-convertible debentures tinued to be mentioned under abided by the aforesaid direc- direction from SEBI." ing due process. Till such time, (NCDs) on private placement "public shareholder" in the fil- tion to revise the status of It subsequently filed a the status quo is being main- Pharmaceutical firm basis. The company, however, ings by the oil marketing com- ONGC as 'promoter' till now," revised shareholding pattern. tained in the regulatory filings," Wockhardt on Wednesday did not elaborate on the 11,000 level pany. President of India, in six the regulator had said. While HPCL dragged its the spokesperson had said. reported narrowing of its reasons for raising funds. PTI n MUMBAI consolidated net loss to Rs "The company proposes to 44.98 crore for the quarter issue rated, listed, unsecured, BSE benchmark Sensex rallied ended June 30, 2019. redeemable non-convertible WBPDCL rating 353 points on Wednesday, The company had posted a debentures aggregating up to driven by gains in index net loss of Rs 86.18 crore in Rs 1,400 crore on private RIL stake sale is credit positive: Moody’s to India is PTI n NEW DELHI heavyweights ICICI Bank, the same period a year ago. placement basis," L&T said in RIL, HDFC and Infosys amid Total income of the com- a regulatory filing. Shares of Reliance Industries' stake sale The stake negative positive Asian cues. Easing pany stood at Rs 871.19 crore L&T were trading 1.32 per in the oil to chemical business sales are in n inflation numbers too helped during the quarter under cent higher at Rs 1,331.10 PTI KOLKATA Easing inflation apiece on BSE. as well as fuel retailing unit will line with the the recovery in domestic mar- review, down 14.18 per cent, help reduce debt and is credit Non-revision of power tariff ket sentiment, traders said. numbers too from Rs 1,015.14 crore positive, Moody's Investors company's by state utility West Bengal After surging 515 points helped the reported in the correspond- Service said on Wednesday. target to State Electricity Distribution during the session, the 30- recovery in ing period of the previous fis- On August 12, 2019, reduce its net Company Limited (WBSED- share Sensex settled 353.37 cal, Wockhardt said in a BSE Reliance announced that it has CL) had its ripple effect on points or 0.96 per cent high- domestic market filing.The company said, dur- signed a non-binding letter of debt to zero by state power generating com- er at 37,311.53. It hit an intra- sentiment, ing the quarter, it repaid Rs intent to sell a 20 per cent stake March 2021 pany WBPDCL, which was day high of 37,473.61 and a 351 crore towards various in its Oil to Chemical (O2C) downgraded in its "rating low of 37,000.77. traders said long-term debt obligations. business to Saudi Arabian Oil debt/EBITDA by 1.2x from infrastructure trust (InvIT), to outlook". India Ratings (Ind- Similarly, the broader NSE investor sentiment got a boost as Total long-term outstanding Ansal Properties Company (Aramco). 3.2x for the fiscal year 2019 Brookfield Asset Management Ra) has revised the outlook Nifty reclaimed the 11,000 mark, easing retail and wholesale infla- debts on June 30, 2019, stood The O2C business, which has which ended on March 2019, Inc for Rs 25,200 crore. on the WBPDCL to "negative" jumping 103.55 points or 0.95 tion left room for the Reserve at Rs 2,119 crore compared to reports Q1 net loss an enterprise valuation of USD a credit positive," Moody's said The company has also trans- from "stable" while affirming per cent to 11,029.40. During the Bank to go for another round of Rs 2,723 crore as on June 30, of Rs 24 cr 75 billion, includes RIL's refin- in an issuer comment. ferred its optical fiber assets to its long-term issuer rating at day, it hit a high of 11,078.15 and rate cut in October, experts said. 2018, the company added. NEW DELHI: Realty firm Ansal ing and petrochemical divi- The stake sales are in line another InvIT and expects to IND BBB. "The negative out- a low of 10,935.60. While retail inflation eased Shares of Wockhardt were Properties and Infrastructure sions, and its 51 per cent stake with the company's target to complete the sale of those look reflects an increase in Top gainers in the Sensex marginally to 3.15 per cent in trading 0.28 per cent lower at Ltd (Ansal API) on Wednesday in its fuel marketing business. reduce its net debt to zero by assets to a strategic investor by WBPDCLs receivables to Rs pack included Vedanta, Tata July, wholesale inflation fell to Rs 286.40 apiece on BSE. reported a consolidated net The remainder 49 per cent March 2021. March 2020. Further, the com- 35.6 billion in Q1FY'20 (FY19 Steel, Yes Bank, Tech a two-and-half-year low of loss of Rs 23.98 crore for the stake in the fuel marketing These moves, Moody's said, pany announced its intention Rs 28.9 billion, FY18 Rs 23.3 Mahindra, Hero MotoCorp, 1.08 per cent, government June quarter. It had posed a business, which comprises of reflect the company's com- to sell stakes in its digital ser- billion), leading to tightening Bharti Airtel, SBI and Bajaj data showed. Elsewhere in FDA defers approval net loss of Rs 24.14 crore in 1,400 petrol pumps and avia- mitment to maintaining a vices and retail businesses to of liquidity," Ind-Ra said in its Finance and IndusInd Bank, Asia, Hang Seng, Kospi, the same period a year ago. tion fuel facilities at 31 airports, strong financial profile despite strategic investors and also rating note. "The increase in which rose up to 4.83 per cent. Shanghai Composite Index of Dr Reddys However, total income in the has been sold to BP for Rs 7,000 significant capital spending monetise some of its real estate receivables was attributed to However, Sun Pharma, and Nikkei rebounded after latest quarter jumped over crore."Together, proceeds from over the last five years. and financial assets. delays in payment from its ONGC, Kotak Bank, Tata US President Donald Trump Copaxone, NuvaRing two-fold to Rs 245.04 crore as these transactions will result in In July 2019, RIL announced "RIL's announced asset sales sole off-taker West Bengal Motors, Asian Paints, HCL Tech delayed tariffs on electronic n against Rs 117.21 crore in the a USD 16 billion reduction in the sale of its telecom tower could result in a reduction of State Electricity Distribution and NTPC ended up to 4.58 per goods from China, assuaging PTI HYDERABAD year-ago quarter, Ansal API RIL's net debt, which will business, which was already net debt by about Rs 1.35 lakh Company Limited (WBSED- cent lower. Besides positive cues investor concerns over the said in a regulatory filing. reduce RIL's adjusted net transferred to an investment crore," Moody's said. CL)," it said. from other Asian markets, US-China trade war. Dr Reddys Laboratories Limited has said it received a complete response letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA)for Cathay Pacific caught in crossfire of Hong Kong's mounting crisis its versions of NuvaRing, a birth control device, and PTI n HONG KONG It also ordered the carrier to worded statement on Copaxone (glatiramer acetate hand over identity information Wednesday. injection) for treatment of Cathay Pacific has flown into for employees on mainland- China's aviation regulator demanded "We firmly believe that social sclerosis. a storm of controversy gener- bound flights -- declaring that the airline prevent such staff from order and stability must be The FDA would send the ated by the Hong Kong protests unapproved flights would not working on flights to the mainland or restored in Hong Kong so that applicant the letter if the that has left it trying to appease be allowed in. the long-term development agency determines that it an angry Beijing while not Executives scrambled to those routed through Chinese and prosperity of our city can would not approve the appli- alienating its home market. reassure authorities that the airspace. again become our priority," it cation or abbreviated appli- More than 10 weeks of company has no truck with the said. cation in its present form for sometimes-violent demon- demonstrators, vowing to sack acutely vulnerable to any into damage limitation mode. But while Cathay's moves one or more of the reasons. strations have wracked the any employee who takes part in potential censure from Beijing. Swire Pacific -- a Hong may be intended as balm for gCopaxone and gNuvaring semi-autonomous city, with an "illegal protest". "They are so heavily reliant Kong-based conglomerate and Beijing's anger, the airline has received the complete millions taking to the streets to It has since fired two on the mainland Chinese mar- Cathay's largest shareholder - hardly endeared itself to the response letter from USFDA, demand democratic reforms employees, suspended a pilot ket," noted Brendan Sobie, - released a statement saying it protest movement, which preparing for response, " Dr and police accountability. linked to the demonstrations chief analyst for the Centre for "strongly supports" the Hong enjoys a measure of support Reddys said in its latest Over the past week the air- and said it will comply with Aviation. Kong government and among the seven million peo- investor presentation. line has emerged as a target on China's regulators. demn staff who took part in had racked up nearly 45 million He said a fifth of the com- "(shares) the vision of the ple who call Hong Kong Copaxone (glatiramer the mainland after some of its But the move was not protests. views by Wednesday. pany's flights are to, or from, Chinese Central government". home. acetate injection) is a multi- 27,000-strong workforce took enough to avoid the crosshairs Fired up by the thunderous "Blacklist this airline from the mainland while Chinese "We resolutely support the One cartoon that summed billion dollar drug and a pre- part in, or voiced support for, of China's staunchly national- state media articles, China's now on," wrote one user. passengers make up some 80 Hong Kong SAR Government, up protester sentiment and scription medicine used for the protests. ist Global Times tabloid and heavily censored social media A protester blockade of the percent of passengers on flights the Chief Executive and the quickly went viral was drawn the treatment of people with China's aviation regulator the People's Daily -- the platforms lit up with indigna- airport this week deepened to other markets. Police in their efforts to restore by Australia-based Chinese relapsing forms of multiple demanded that the airline pre- Communist Party's mouth- tion from people vowing never the airline's woes, forcing it to The pressure sent Cathay's law and order," the company dissident artist Badiucao. sclerosis. Natco Pharmas vent such staff from working piece. to fly Cathay again. cancel 272 flights, and affecting shares into a nosedive, losing said, adding that it would com- In it he renamed the airline marketing partner Mylan had on flights to the mainland or Cathay's "sins", the papers On China's Twitter-like the travel plans of 55,000 peo- nearly five percent at the start ply with any regulations Beijing Cathay Pathetic -- the opening already launched the gener- those routed through Chinese said, were that it had not done Weibo platform, the hashtag ple, it said. of the week. placed on it. C turned into a communist ic version of the same drug in airspace. enough to investigate or con- #boycottcathaypacificairline Analysts said Cathay is The company has swung Cathay released a similarly hammer and sickle. USA market in October 2017. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Thursday August 15, 2019

ONE'S FREEDOM CANNOT BE ANOTHER'S VIOLATION here are two things if we about hoisting the flag have to attain complete and singing Jana Tfreedom in thought and Gana Mana. It is spirit. Every Indian should be about the reflection free in every possible way. that I am truly YRS LATER: There are women and chil- Indian. Am I using dren who are still enslaved in the freedom that we sex slavery. They don’t enjoy got after a struggle any right. That means India without responsibili- is not completely free. The ty? Am I exercising aspiration of total freedom my civic rights with IS INDIA TRULY should be the dream of responsibility? every Indian. People need Everything matters. to use freedom responsi- How I walk, talk, how I bly, if not there will be use water, basically every- repercussions. One’s thing happening around us freedom cannot be is our responsibility. We need INDEPENDENT? another’s violation. We to know the past to understand the as Indians need to meaning of freedom. Millions of n’t reached Various people have various definitions of understand the lives have been lost so that we can that stage yet. But we will reach only thoughtful freedom. enjoy the freedom we are enjoying if we respect what we have. For me independence. While some want to be The freedom that we now. True independence is when August 15 should be a reflection on attained in 1947, if everyone’s liberty is respected and how we can reach total freedom. treated equally as it is their basic right, not used responsibly, everyone gets the same opportunities can all be lost. and resources. True freedom is the SUNITHA KRISHNAN, others just want to be allowed to eat August 15 is not just right that one can access. Indian has- SOCIAL ACTIVIST whatever food they want. K RAMYA SREE finds out what independence means THIS IS JUST A POWER to a cross-section of people who have rulers, new dynasties keep TRANSFORMATION FROM THE us in chains, using the same devoted theirYet, lives it all stopped to serving there. old techniquesthe society that our old BRITISH TO THE INDIAN GOVT hen we were Happy to have driven out masters from the across ing for justice. Where is the freedom of younger, the British, we called it a the sea did. We forgot that speech here? In Warangal, when a nine- Independence day, hoisted our flag and August 15 is not just a day month-old girl was raped, by the time the Day just meant took the day off for the for looking back, but a day judgement was pronounced, there was standing in the next 72 years. for marching forward. another gang rape in the city. Caste-based line at school When we take a look at When we were a colony crimes too are increasing. In this country, W the news, we find men of the British, the world’s patriarchy and casteism are becoming the and waving little flags, a being beaten up, women only superpower then, we root cause for violence. According to me, day without classes, com-. and children being killed were technically super- there has been no independence for people, ing home and watchingGandhi yet for something as trivial as powers too. But we all particularly in the last of couple of years as another rerun of their religion or the food were afraid of those in the accused is being supported by ruling PEOPLE DON'T KNOW THAT THE But as we grow old and see they eat. Women are now power as they ruled us. We parties. the atrocities taking place scared of going out at were subjects then and There is no safety and freedom online too. CONSTITUTION IS ‘FOR THE PEOPLE' in the country, the idea of night in our cities. People are subjects now, albeit There is a lot of trolling and open death eople don’t know what freedom is. basis of the independence is lost in are thrashed and thrown under a different ruler. threats to people who are raising their voice Congress made people understand that people living thought. in jail for drawing a car- Simon go back, Dandi ccording to me, we don’t have real against people who are doing wrong, especial- Pstaying away from foreign goods and there. This will From forcibly standing toon, being dragged to March and Quit India independence, it is just a power ly the activists. I personally have received imperialism means we are free. People don’t never invoke the up for the national anthem court for political dissent movement were a few calls Atransformation from the British to over 2,000 death threats in the last three really know about the constitution and that it feeling of in theatres to people get- and much more. Even given by our freedom the Indian govt. We term it as fake inde- years. The ruling political party is responsible is for the people. Whether through media, pol- nationality. The ting beaten up and being books and websites are fighters to oust the British. pendence. With lots of lynching and other for everything that is happening around us. itics or education, the actual constitution is not current set up in lynched, there seems to be being blocked under the But do we truly under- atrocities happening across the country True Independence is when people can clear. Only when you know what freedom is the country is no freedom or indepen- guise of “hurting others’ stand freedom. Or for that how can we call our enjoy their rights. Ambedkar made a good can you claim it. Voices of certain sections of such that anyone dence in the country. sentiments”. matter, is India truly free country independent? A constitution to protect the voice of people society are being suppressed by the majority. who wishes to take For kids in the current We mark Independence 72 years after the mon- rape victim raised her and fight against discrimination. Our rulers The topic of suppressing one’s voice is coming a decision thinks generation, Independence Day as an event in our his- archs left us? Let’s find out: voice against a BJP should protect the constitution and that is into the picture only now as the media and 100 times of the Day is a relic of the past. tory books rather than in leader and she is now the true spirit of independent India. others feel restricted. But the voices of the consequences of the Getting rid of the British our daily lives. We let new battling for life after Unless the rulers of the country ensure OBCs and other backward classes were always said decision. This was just the beginning of losing her mother, equality in all means and eliminate all suppressed. Instead, they say we will speak for in itself is a major something much bigger. father, aunt and kinds of discrimination, India cannot be you. But those from the backward classes want curtailment of free- lawyer. All this is called Independent. to speak for themselves so that they can put dom. I would say that only because she forth their issues themselves, without someone only when people are able to truly express raised her voice B SANDHYA, NATIONAL representing them. I would say anything that themselves can India as a country be truly free. and was fight- CONVENOR OF POW doesn’t let a person pursue his or her area of To conclude it would be safe to say that what- interest is loss of freedom. This is nothing but ever Congress did all these years was like cut- slavery all over again. For instance, in the ting ‘Halal’ meat. Cutting it part by part, slow- Unnao case, when the victim approaches the ly. But what the BJP has done is ‘Jhatka’. police, there is no one to protect her. This is Cutting everything in one go. because people from such classes are not well represented. Our leaders have never divided DR MANISHA BANGRA, BAHUJAN the states on the basis of geography, but on the LEADER ACTIVIST, GASTROENTEROLOGIST

INDEPENDENCE MEANS CO-EXISTENCE WITH PEOPLE OF RACES, CASTE AND CREED he idea of freedom is a vast ing gobs of money. Instead topic and something that is the education system Tsubjective. It depends on should work towards what each person defines free- resolving the prob- dom as. But as a 70-year-old who lems, not earning has retired from a government money. I would job, I would say that indepen- say that the edu- THIS IS A FORCED RITUAL dence is definitely a boon to us as cation system has ou reap what you sow. The current situation of SHRINKING it made us rise as a nation and failed us. atrocities on Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, fight the British. But this was not Independence Ywomen and lynching of Muslims, attacks on DEMOCRATIC SPACE to be. Rulers now are corrupt and according to me Christians are the consequences of the culture and ideological politics e are in a place where think of nothing but themselves. means co-exis- that were watered and grown by the ruling savarna in this country. As Professor democratic space is If this is what is freedom, I would tence with peo- Gnana Aloysius observed in his book Nationalism without a Nation in India, Wshrinking. Without rea- prefer not passing it on to the ple of races, ‘‘Vedic Brahmanism as an ideology re-engulfed the subcontinent now trans- son the government amended the next generation. Discrimination caste and creed. formed into colonial state, thus creating a pan-Indian religio RTI Act, making it spineless. Now also exists and politicians are Once that is lost, cultural nationalism’’. This in turn resulted in Savarnas that the Act is under the govern- only thinking of divide and rule. independence is encroaching entire country's administration, ment, it will not work the way Equality is a word that is often lost. According to judiciary, parliament, military academia and it used to. This RTI Act used freely and frequently. But it few people being media including NGO sectors and running is ‘by the government, is rarely practised. Nobody took allowed to eat whatev- this country the way we see currently for the government’. any measures to ensure everyone er one wants, being what is happening around us. There is People should actually is equal. Even when it comes to allowed to do whatever one truth when Bahujan activists like Kuffir question the govern- education, kids are only taught wants it true independence. Nalagundwar calls this country as a ment. Are we really a what is necessary for getting a ‘‘Brahmin empire’’. free country now? Half job. The art of gaining knowledge BRIGADIER P GANESHAM, Post transfer of power from British the country is submerged has been lost in the rush for earn- RETD ARMY PERSONNEL to Brahmin Savarnas on August 15, in floods. Does the gov- 1947, the way of creation of India was ernment think they undemocratic based on the Vedic are the only living Brahmanism as an ideology. The 500 beings in the planet? princely states merged in India on dif- WE ARE AN EVOLVING SOCIETY ferent dates and years are forced to cele- KAAJAL hen we talk about the police brate Independence Day. For example, GUPTA, department, there is a lot of Hyderabad Deccan state merged in India ENVIRONMENT Wgrowth that this department has on November 24, 1948, by military opera- ACTIVIST witnessed. The rate of crime has come tion, but it celebrates independence on down and I feel it is because we are August 15. Such is the Independence Day, it independent. Although oppression sur- does not make any sense or relevance to majority faces in every society, I believe we Bahujans of this country and it is a forced ritual. This have freedom in our society. Although history is not told in schools and colleges. not fully, we are definitely indepen- dent. We are an evolving society. KARTHIK NAVAYAN, ADVOCATE AND SOCIAL ACTIVIST There is a lot of diversity in the city as it is now a metropolitan with people from all over the county settling here. There is crime, there is oppression and those are barriers to freedom of speech. But when compared to what it was earli- er and what we are now, at least in the police department, there is a freedom to take spot decisions. VC SAJJANAR, CYBERABAD COMMISSIONER OF POLICE 10

Vijayawada Thursday August 15, 2019 I-DAY SPECIAL ‘ANY SERVICE TO THE COUNTRY IS AN ACT OF PATRIOTISM' SHARMILA n VIJAYAWADA hard for the development of their nation. atriotism is the People in Delhi say that feeling of love and patriotism does not just mean respect for your hoisting our national flag country, its history and distributing sweets on and traditions. Independence and Republic P Patriotism is day. It means giving the best something that is ingrained in for one’s country. The Pioneer a person when they are born. spoke to a few people and A country having a lot of asked them for their thoughts patriots is good as they work on being a patriot. A ride for the soldiers o thank the Indian little seed to a fully-grown Wanderers, a Hyderabad-based Armed Forces for tree, which has spread across their sacrifices, we India with a strong presence biker group, is documenting started the initia- and brotherhood. We have ARLAGADDA up against what’s tive Flag Ride, chapters in Bengaluru, Bidar, RATNA wrong, irrespective of their flag ride journey from T where we ride to Delhi, Nanded, Mumbai, YKUMAR, CEO caste, religion, creed or places belonging to Armed Dehradun, and Latur.” of Y Screens and political affiliation. Hyderabad to Kargil to pay Forces in an effort to under- It became a habit for the Chairman of AP cham- Don’t walk away when stand the stories of their mar- group members to do some- bers of commerce you see an accident vic- tribute to the Indian Armed tyrs and war veterans. thing for Indian Armed believes that one tim lying on the road. Through this, we bring Forces on Army Day, Kargil should not have to When a crowd or a Forces, finds awareness about the sacrifices Vijay Diwas, Independence necessarily wear a mili- group of people assault made by our soldiers and Day and Republic Day. For tary or police uniform a defenceless person, V SATEESH REDDY their selfless services,” said this Independence Day, they to be a patriot and don't join in, instead Pavan Goda of Wanderers. are planning to release a doc- need not wave the flag raise your voice, how- umentary on their last year’s to prove their love for soever gently. Be flag ride from Hyderabad to the country. Instead, human, be kind. Be the Kargil. AMI REDDY, a people littering on public what one has to do is way you want others to Pavan shares, “We did a social activist places, spitting on roads stand up for what they be. This independence flag ride in July 2018, from Rbelieves there are and throwing empty wrap- believe in. day, let us resolve to Hyderabad to Kargil to attend numerous contributions pers or fruit peels out of He says, “You will be take up the responsibil- the commemoratory activities that one can make such as buses, cars and trains. I a patriot if you stand ity on ourselves.” organised every year on July educating the poor, planti- always keep the empty 26. We presented mementoes ng trees, using a cycle for wrappers in my bag or to the officers and distributed travelling small distances, pocket until I find a dust- thank you cards to the sol- carpooling and using pub- bin. It is a very easy thing diers. From Kargil, we went lic transport whenever to follow once we start to Amritsar to witness the possible. doing it. I understand that Change of Guards — or the He adds, “Let us take an a lot depends on the gov- Beating Retreat ceremony — example. Cleanliness starts ernment, but the onus lies and presented mementoes to at home and our nation is on us to keep our sur- the BSF officers.” our home. We often see roundings clean.” Wanderers also take pride in organising blood donation camps where riders and their families donate blood and promote what it means to be a human and inspire others to do what needs to be done. Every year on the birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh, Wanderers ride to Bidar and donate blood. They are also The Bikers’ group have riding to bring awareness designed exclusive merchan- about Thalassaemia — a dise to spread the word — blood disorder involving ‘Thank You Indian Armed lower-than-normal amounts Forces’ — and created of an oxygen-carrying pro- mementoes to give to officers, tein. while visiting their facilities, Pavan adds, “It’s not just to honour their efforts. As a the long-distance riding that We did a flag ride in July small token of gesture, they makes us who we are, but our 2018, from Hyderabad to also give personalised thank zeal to contribute and efforts EERU MISHRA, their motherland as Kargil to attend the you cards to soldiers for their to make a positive impact on an advocate in much as the country commemoratory unconditional services to the society. For us, riding is not NAndhra Pradesh they live in. Millions of nation just a passion but also a sym- High Court, says, “A Indians show their pres- activities organised every Since its inception in 2002, bol of our unity. Hence, most patriot is always a patri- ence all over the world year on July 26. From Wanderers have been con- of our rides are with a mis- ot and always thinks of and their achievements ducting various activities sion to bring some change the motherland’s welfare. bring us gratification. Kargil, we went to honouring soldiers. Pavan into society. Respective chap- The feeling of being a Being an Indian means a Amritsar to witness says, “The group formed con- ters take responsibility to ini- patriot cannot be incul- person who respects dif- Change of Guards and sidering the need for like- tiate a plan and execute rides cated into a person until ferences and thus minded Royal Enfield enthu- successfully.” RIYANKA ion, patriotism means con- one feels it from within. embracing the diversity. presented mementoes to siasts to ride together and He shares that rides to old SHARMA, tributing to building, serv- The beauty of being an All good acts, no matter the BSF officers explore the unexplored roads age homes make them realise PTollywood actress ing and defending the Indian is to be a patriot how small, go a long way PAVAN GODA our beautiful country has to the importance of having opines that patriotism is nation; conserving water, always, wherever you are when it comes to our offer. Wanderers grew from a elderly people in their homes. prevalent only on social fuel and electricity; and on this globe. They love motherland.” “It serves as an opportunity media. Sharing quotes, pic- teaching students to serve to meet the elderly who don’t tures, remembering free- the country as a politician. have a family anymore. We dom fighters, paying So, instead of complaining, assure them that we are their respect to martyred sol- one should stand up and family, buy them lunch and diers and even hate-mon- be the change. Without coordinate with the officials. gering is quite common. becoming a responsible We also ride to orphanages This is not fair at all. citizen, we cannot become with the sole motive of being She says, “In my opin- a patriot.” File photo their family and making them realise that they are not alone. We take this as an opportuni- ty to take them on a short bike ride around the premis- es. It is surprising to see how creative and intelligent these kids are when they are partic- ipating in cultural activities. Providing the children with books, stationery, chocolates, and lunch is all you need to make them the happiest kids on the planet.”

IVYA ANNE, world’s bit in every possible way. youngest woman While soldiers are fighting Dcommander, says, for our safety, we must con- “Patriotism is the responsi- tribute to it by being actively bility we all must own with vigilant towards the safety of pride. We all have to do our our from within.” 11

Vijayawada Thursday August 15, 2019 tollywood Vishwak Sen and ‘TELUGU STATES can produce Bekkem Venugopal films that can rule the world' join hands for PAAGAL alaknuma Das actor Vishwak Sen is set to team up with istory should be docu- journalist, and political analyst sented such a book to him, he did. He failed to translate the producer Bekkem Venugopal of Lucky Media banner mented, otherwise, Telakapalli Ravi. He congratu- claims to have derived more story as desired because of too to work on a love story to be titled Paagal. To be direct- works of incompetent lated Telakapalli Ravi for pleasure than the success of his much attention to the commer- ed by debutant Naresh Reddy Kuppili, the film will go h people will pass as authoring such a wonderful blockbuster-hit film Gabbar cial treatment of the story. f on to sets in the second half of September. standard historic work. He feels elated at the Singh. Pawan said that he was “The greatness of Paruchuri Speaking about the same, Bekkem Venugopal shared, “I am accounts, opines Jana Sena opportunity of releasing the aware of the fact that Gudipati Brothers is their ability to lend very happy that our banner is associating with an actor like President Pawan Kalyan. work. Eminent film personalities Venkatachalem wrote magic touch by treating social Vishwak Sen who has managed to reach into the hearts of the “Opposing any person however like Tanikella Bharani, Paruchuri Maidhanam, but never knew problems with commercial people with Falaknuma Das. Our last film high position he or she holds is Gopalakrishna, Suddala Ashok that he also worked for the film touches to influence readers or Husharu was quite a success and that has possible, but not poets and writ- Teja, Ravi Kondala Rao, cine Malapilla. He mentioned that audiences. It is a rare gift we nor- cleared the path for us to work on newer ers because of their ability to journalist Rentala Jayadeva and knowing such facts would mally would not find in other scripts with fresh talent. We are introduc- influence millions of minds. I others graced the occasion. enhance the reader’s respect for writers. The present generation ing a young talent, Naresh Reddy Kuppili, have a lot of respect for such peo- Vanavasi, authored by such individuals. does not know who legends like with this project. We really loved the con- ple,” he adds. Bandopadhyaya, turned him into “There are many more great Savitri and SV Ranga Rao were. cept he came up with and are excited Recalling a famous saying by a nature lover, says the power star. storytellers in Tollywood. Until Unless a biopic on Savitri is pro- to get this project rolling.” an English poet, he said that to When Tanikella Bharani pre- Baahubali hit screens, we did not duced, her greatness could not be The details of the rest of the produce one line of prose or verse realise that the land was bestowed made known to the present gen- cast and crew will be the writer has to spill several with many authors whose works eration,” the actor added. announced soon. drops of blood. He paid his trib- could be material for several He was happy to note that such utes to writers and poets for con- wonderful films. Realising works received awards recently. verting their blood in to words this fact would lead to the He desired that films with social and thereby producing millions production of great films,” values should be produced. In of pages of works that stand he opined. He added that spite of having commercial ele- apart. wonderful films that can ments, he said that he always The actor-turned-politician rule the whole world tried to send a good message to was speaking at a programme could be produced from audiences through his films. “I held in Hyderabad Film Telugu soil and such books love good films and welcome Chamber on Tuesday evening, would be useful in the pro- them, irrespective of producers to release the book Mana duction of such mega flicks. and production houses. I wish Cinemalu, Anubhavalu- He knew the cause for the that more and more such books Charitra-Parinamam commercial failure of his flick should hit the stands,” Pawan said authored by writer, Johnny more than anyone else on a concluding note. A native Vennela Kishore is my touch to a best film critic: remake ishwarya Rajesh, Rajendra Prasad, Karthik Raju, and Vennela Kishore starrer Kousalya Krishnamurthy —The Cricketer is gearing up for its release a on August 23. Directed by popular ADIVI SESH director Bheemaneni Srinivasa Rao, the film is presented by creative producer KS Rama Rao The actor, who created his own image with under Creative Commercials banner. The team addressed media on Wednesday at his role in Kshanam, speaks about his failures, FNCC, Hyderabad. Producer Rama Rao said, “Aishwarya, though lessons he learnt and upcoming projects a Telugu girl, has acted for the first time in Telugu and she has given a splendid performance in this divi Sesh spoke to media on that the film was not okay and expressed doubts film.” The actress has done many films in Tamil, the eve of the release of Evaru over its success. The producer and I left and she has also been a part of a few Malayalam sharing his ideas on his career shocked at their response. Upon release, the film and Hindi films. Speaking more about the and other aspects in a free- ran to packed houses. Even Bunny tweeted actress, the producer added, “I was stunned when A wheeling interview. about the film. When producer PVP suggest- I watched the Tamil version. She shouldered the Contrary to popular belief, ed holding a grand pre-release event, I ques- entire film for two and a half hours. Though the he says, he hails from a middle class fami- tioned him on the purpose,” Sesh said, adding film was released amidst bigger ones, it emerged ly who lived in the States and claims to have that after PVP understood the actor’s confi- successful thanks to word-of-mouth. Even now, worked his way to the top thanks to sheer dence, the producer agreed to arrange a pre- the cast and crew of the Tamil version are being hard work. The actor who claims to have miere of the film. applauded for their efforts. The song crooned by learnt a costly lesson through failure of his Terming Vennela Kishore as the best critic, Siva Kartikeyan’s daughter has clocked 130 mil- flick Kiss investing all his earnings in the pro- the actor said, “Upon watching the film, lion views.” ject, describes himself as a failure in direc- Kishore hugged me tightly. Unlike the comic Even though they have completed all formal- tion and hence focused on acting and roles that he usually plays, he is a pretty seri- ities, the distributor advised them to make the screen-play writing. The film Kshanam — a ous guy in real. He is my best critic and as such, release grand since they deal with a lot of “noble thriller — was liked by all. After the project, I always depend on his feedback. The film is concepts” in the film. Rama Rao said, “I wanted Sesh acted in the romantic comedy Amee- being compared with Badla. What the film is to present this film to Telugu audiences because Tumee. Goodachari is an action drama about will be revealed shortly.” of the sensation it created in Tamil. I also want- inspite of some elements of thriller in the On the work front, Sesh is all set to begin his ed to introduce Aishwarya who made a good movie. Therefore, Evaru is going to be shoot for Major, a film based on the life of name in Kollywood to Tollywood. We wanted another complete thriller for Sesh after Major Unnikrishnan. The film will go to sets Bheemaneni garu to direct such a good film as Kshanam. in October this year. The actor described his he can do complete justice to the content. I appre- Speaking to the media, the actor said, collaboration with Mahesh Babu for the pro- ciate him for his dedication and the care he took “Upon screening Kshanam for buyers, they felt ject as a great achievement. to make this film flawless. Hanuman Chowdary being a new young writer has penned superb dia- logues for the film.” They are planning a grand pre-release event on August 18 and a special screening of the film will be held on August 22 for the media. SYE RAA VIDEO Director Srinivasa Rao mentioned that promo- Sudheer's stylish making tions would kick start from tomorrow. The teaser, which was released recently, gathered very good response. My family members TEASES ACTION is an asset: SHARWAA have watched the film and appreciated our egastar fans have been Bachchan Vijay Sethupathi, harwanand’s upcoming film,” he said. The director men- efforts. The film came out rich on the techni- waiting a long time for Tamannaah Bhatia, Niharika release Ranarangam’s tioned that technical finesse is cal front as well. Though this is a remake, we the release of Konidela, Jagapathi Babu, and pre-release event was one of the key aspects of have put in a lot of effort. Producer Rama Rao M Chiranjeevi’s Sye Raa Ravi Kishan. The grand produc- s held on a grand scale on Ranarangam. He added that garu has provided very good artistes and tech- Narasimha Reddy. tion venture by Ram Charan is Wednesday, which was the producer Suryadevara nicians. He is changing with times and mak- While Konidela Production getting ready for its release, as attended by Nithiin as its chief Naga Vamsi never com- ing films according to current demands.” house has kept them raring they are currently completing guest. The gangster drama, promised with expenses, with the occasional char- the post-production for- directed by Sudheer Varma, will as he always wanted to acter posters and a malities. The film’s hit silver screens today. Nithiin deliver a technically sleek teaser, the film team teaser will be released opined that Sharwanand’s hard film. has recently on August 20, two work and dedication shaped his Heroine Kalyani released a making days before Mega career. He added that Sharwaa Priyadarshan said that video of the film Star Chiranjeevi’s did a great job in the film and his Sudheer Varma did a great job in on Independence birthday. mature act gives a lot of depth to making into reality what he had Day. In the historical- the plot. Sharwanand stated that imagined. She added that work- The video high- drama, Chiranjeevi he is very happy with the final ing with Kajal Aggarwal was a lights the action part plays the titular role, a output. He added that Sudheer great experience. of the film, directed by Rayalaseema freedom Varma’s stylish filmmaking is a The cinematographer Diwakar Surender Reddy and captured fighter, who bared his chest and very big asset for the film. said that the visuals in the film on camera by Ratnavelu. The dared the British, much before Divakar Mani, the cinematogra- would give a completely new unit members mention that the the first war of Independence, in pher for the film, did a good job experience to viewers. action part would be a hair-rais- 1857. The film will be released as well. “All of our unit members “Sharwanand is a lovely actor. I ing experience for audiences. worldwide on October 2 in watched the film and they liked sincerely thank the camera The video unveiled the look of Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and it. I hope even the audience feel department and direction depart- the main cast including Amitabh Kannada apart from Telugu. the same when they watch the ment for their help,” he adds.

he much-awaited keep the final run time close film Saaho, which is to 2 hour 30 minutes. As scheduled to hit Saaho is an action film with SAAHO t screens on August a few songs, lengthy run time 30, is said to have could have been an undoing been trimmed by 18 minutes. factor for ideal viewing. Also, According to a report pub- Rajamouli is an experienced trimmed by lished in a local news website, director with a strong knowl- the makers of the film trimmed edge of audience pulse. the movie by 18 minutes bring- Saaho, featuring Prabhas, 18 min after ing the film close to 2 hours 30 Shraddha Kapoor, Neil minutes after SS Rajamouli Nithin Mukesh and a few suggested to do so. other Bollywood stars in Rajamouli's The Baahubali director, prominent roles, is yet to after watching the final cut of three hours. Based on undergo censor board scruti- Saaho, suggested the makers Rajamouli’s suggestion, ny. UV Creations has to edit the lengthy scenes. The Sujeeth and his team edited bankrolled the film on a stag- suggestion original run time was close to some part and managed to gering budget. VIJAYAWADA | THURSDAY | AUGUST 15, 2019 sport 12

‘Kovac can build an era at Bayern’fer lots of injuries as they did last year,” he said. “If any German club is going to win the Champions League, it will be Bayern,” he added. After they took the title race to the final day of the sea- son in 2018/19, many in Germany believe that this could be Borussia Dortmund’s year in the Bundesliga. The perennial runners- up have strengthened their squad with Thorgan Hazard, Julian Brandt and Hummels, and have stated their intention to end Bayern’s seven-year hegemony over the German league. Yet Matthaeus believes that, despite their lack of movement in the transfer market, Bayern remain Thomas Mulller trains during Bayern Munich training session ahead of Bundesliga opener FC Bayern/Twitter favourites for the Bundesliga title. Dusan Tadic celebrates after scoring from spot against PAOK Thessaloniki Twitter AFP n MUNICH Ottmar Hitzfeld, Jupp own” by players who had “the “Dortmund have invested Heynckes and Udo Lattek did ear of the club bosses”. a lot of money, but for me, ayern Munich legend at Bayern,” Matthaeus said. He suggested that the they still don’t have the qual- Lothar Matthaeus Kovac was under con- Croatian would find it easier ity Bayern have.” Bbelieves under-fire stant pressure in his first year now that senior players such “There are more Bayern Ajax make CL playoffs coach Niko Kovac can define at Bayern last season and as Arjen Robben, Mats players who would get into the AFP n AMSTERDAM De Vincenti and Urosh an era at the club and walk in faced repeated criticism from Hummels and Franck Ribery Dortmund team than vice Matich. the footsteps of managerial inside the dressing room, had left Munich. versa.” ast year’s semi-finalists Last year’s quarter-final- greats Ottmar Hitzfeld and despite eventually leading the “I think the younger play- Matthaeus admitted that, LAjax reached the ists Porto and Celtic, both for- Jupp Heynckes. club to the domestic double. ers he has now have the in general, the Bundesliga Champion League playoffs on mer European champions, were Speaking ahead of “He won the double in potential, the quality and the now lacked the quality of the Tuesday after seeing off PAOK dumped out with shock home Bayern’s Bundesliga opener difficult conditions last year. mentality that Niko needs to English Premier League and Thessaloniki 3-2 in a tense defeats to Krasnodar and CFR against Hertha Berlin on He showed he can fight,” said play his kind of football,” said the Spanish Liga. encounter in Amsterdam to go Cluj respectively. Friday, the 1990 World Cup Matthaeus. Matthaeus. “Other countries have through 5-3 on aggregate. The Scottish champions winner said that Kovac could “He is a football expert The 58-year-old said that overtaken us, you saw that Two Dusan Tadic penal- from Glasgow were sent into emulate the achievements of and I think this season will be he believed Bayern still had with the English teams last ties, the second five minutes the Europa League playoff Bayern’s most successful easier for him.” the quality to compete for the season and the Spanish teams from time, and Nicolas round 5-4 on aggregate after coaches and lead the club to Matthaeus, who won Champions League. in the last few years.” Tagliafico’s late header kept losing a thrilling encounter 4- Champions League glory. seven Bundesliga titles with “Bayern have 17 players “They are the strongest Erik ten Hag’s side alive with 3 at Celtic Park. FC Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac reacts during 2018-19 UCL round of 16 “I think Kovac could even Bayern as a player, said that who are really at the top level, leagues in the world in terms a chance to relive the dream of Porto found their 1-0 first clash against Liverpool at Anfield AP/File Picture build an era in the way Kovac has been “left on his but they cannot afford to suf- of international success.” last season, when they seduced leg lead wiped out as Russian Europe with a thrilling run to side Krasnodar scored three the last four. times in 33 minutes to take con- Serb Tadic, who had trol of the tie before running already missed once from the out 3-2 winners to go through spot for Ajax, slotted home the on the away goals rule. equaliser two minutes before Portugal’s two-time kings of Ben Yedder joins AS Monaco the break after Diego Biseswar Europe pulled level 3-3 on had silenced the Johan Cruyff aggregate in the second half AFP n MONACO recruits Idrissa Gueye and Abdou with the desire to reach a new level,” Arena with a fine strike for through Ze Luis and Luis Diaz, Diallo. said the player. PAOK midway through the but could not find the winner onaco said on Wednesday that The striker has four French Lopes, who was under contract half. despite having 25 shots. Mthey had bought veteran caps and scored 70 goals for Sevilla with Monaco until June 2022, has Tagliafico left the Greeks Red Star Belgrade, the 1991 French striker Wissam Ben Yedder in 138 matches over three seasons. signed a five-year deal with Sevilla. needing to score twice when European champions, squeaked from Sevilla, with young Portuguese He moved to La Liga in 2016 after The 23-year-old joined Monaco he met Ziyech’s 79th-minute through 7-6 on penalties after attacker Rony Lopes going the other six seasons at Toulouse. in 2015 for around 15 million euros corner with a powerful head- a tense shootout decided on the way. “Wissam is a very talented play- from Manchester City, before being er, and shortly after Tadic 19th spot-kick at FC According to sources close to er, a complete striker, who has loaned to Lille for a season and a sealed a playoff clash against Copenhagen as the tie finished Monaco, the transfer is for 40 mil- proved his ability to score in half. APOEL Nicosia, despite 1-1 on the night and 2-2 on lion euros ($44.7 million), the Toulouse and Seville, but also in Back in Monaco in 2017, he Biseswar scoring a second in aggregate. amount of the Ben Yedder’s release international competitions. He is scored 15 goals and won the first of stoppage time. Club Brugge survived via a clause, with Lopes valued at 20 mil- also a player with an exemplary atti- his two Portuguese caps in APOEL will face the 95th-minute equaliser in the lion euros. tude,” said club vice-president Oleg November 2017. Last season he Dutch giants for a place in the dramatic 3-3 draw at Dynamo That would make the 29-year Petrov in a statement. scored four goals as Monaco strug- group stage, which begins Kiev that saw three late goals — old Ben Yedder the most expensive Ben Yedder has reportedly gled. next month, after overturning including two in stoppage time player bought by a Ligue 1 club so signed a five-year contract. Monaco, French champion in a 2-1 deficit from the first leg — and each side finish with 10 far in this summer’s transfer win- “I come with the intention of 2017 and runners up in 2018, are with a 2-0 win at Qarabag men as the Belgians made it to dow, ahead of Paris Saint-Germain Wissam Ben Yedder poses with Monaco jersey after signing new deal AS Monaco/Twitter proving, as always, my qualities and rebuilding after a season of turmoil. thanks to goals from Tomas the playoffs 4-3 on aggregate.

AFP n DOHA BCCI keeps Subramaniam kram Afif and Abdelkarim AHassan struck in the first half Xavi’s Al Sadd reach ACL quarters for West Indies tour as Al Sadd beat fellow Qatar giants PTI n NEW DELHI Al Duhail 3-1 on Tuesday to reach saves in quick succession in the 10th minute Al Sadd had momentum Al Sadd will meet with Saudi the AFC Champions League quar- minute, first producing a fine dive and found their second goal with Arabia’s Al Nassr, who beat UAE’s he BCCI on Wednesday went back on ter-finals. to stop Edmilson’s shot and bounc- a cracking free-kick from Al Wahda on Monday, in the quar- Tits decision to call back the national Following a 1-1 draw last week, ing up quickly to block Youssef Abdelkarim Hassan in the 34th ter-finals. team’s administrative manager Sunil Al Sadd outclassed Al Duhail to Msakni from the rebound. minute after Nam was brought In the second match of the day, Subramanium after he tendered “an uncon- advance 4-2 aggregate and give Xavi But 2011 champions Al Sadd down by Assim Madibo. Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal qualified for ditional apology” for misbehaving with a shot at an Asian continental title soon found their groove and creat- Al Duhail bounced back in the the quarter-finals despite losing 1- senior officials from the country’s High during his first season as coach. ed chances of their own as they 56th minute with Edmilson scor- 0 to domestic rivals Al Ahli in Commissions in the West Indies. In a thrilling match at the began to put pressure on the Al ing off a pass from Ali Afif after Riyadh. In what could have been a first in Indian Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Duhail defence. Almoez Ali had initiated a counter- Abdulfattah Asiri scored the cricket, the BCCI had contemplated calling Al Duhail dominated the early Afif, who had scored for Al attack. only goal in the 42nd minute for Al back the manager midway from the ongo- exchanges, with the highest scorer Sadd last week, was once again in Bounedjah again hit the post a Ahli, but Al Hilal advanced 4-3 on ing tour, but Committee of Administrators of this year’s Asia Cup, Almoez Ali, his element, as he combined well few moments later but the outcome aggregate, having won the first leg (CoA) chief Vinod Rai let him off with a missing a golden chance just after with Hassan al-Haydos and was sealed in the first minute of 4-2 last week. severe reprimand following his apology. three minutes, shooting wide with Baghdad Bounedjah. stoppage time when Ahmed Al Hilal will meet arch-rivals Al “Sunil Subramaniam didn’t know that only the goalkeeper Saad al-Sheeb But it was Nam Tae-hee who Yasser’s attempt to stop an al- Ittihad, who eliminated Zobahan in it was a request from the government of to beat. came up with a brilliant pass that led Haydos free-kick resulted in an own Iran on Monday, in the quarterfi- India. I had initially thought of recalling Al-Sheeb then brought off two to Al Sadd’s first goal in the 20th Al Sadd players celebrate after beating Al Duhail in the AFC Champions League clash Twitter goal. nals. him back but in the evening, after he ten- dered an unconditional apology, I have decided to keep him for the remainder of the tour,” Rai said. “He will complete this tour as I have Brathwaite keen to now accepted his apology,” Rai added. Earlier, Subramanium was sent flight Pant vows to improve each day tickets for bringing him back at the earli- PTI n PORT OF SPAIN like to have a big score but every est. He had indulged in high-handedness time I go in, I am not focussing regain batting form while dealing with senior Indian Foreign ishabh Pant is on a learning on that. I have been getting out Service officers, a top BCCI official said. Rcurve in a tricky journey after getting set, so I want to The IFS officials had reached out to him called international cricket and play normal, positive cricket PTI n PORT OF SPAIN with the government’s request for a video his only endeavour is to improve that can help my team win shoot by players to promote ‘water conser- each day, not only as a cricketer matches,” Pant said. truggling with his form, West Indies all- vation’. but also a human being. Pant is happy that the team Srounder Carlos Brathwaite said he is work- “The Indian team had a fairly long The nascent international management is supporting each ing on his fitness and trying to “repro- shoot on ‘Water Conservation’ project and career of Mahendra Singh and every player and giving gramme” his thoughts to get his batting back he needed to oversee that. Once that was Dhoni’s heir apparent has been them proper chance. in order. over, he was sent an e-mail instructing him an eventful one — a few eye- “We are not experimenting Brathwaite scored 9, 10 and 0 across for- to choose the earliest available flight catching knocks interspersed as we are giving chance to mats in the ongoing limited over series options,” the senior Board official had said. with indiscreet shot selections everyone, whoever is in the against India as West Indies suffered four It remains to be seen whether that invited a lot of critical team. Everyone is getting prop- straight games. Subramanium, who is a shortlisted candi- comments. er chance and treatment. “I think batting-wise I have to repro- date for the administrative manager’s inter- With India having a packed Everyone is confident of their gramme my thinking about hitting and swip- view, will get a chance to appear for it or schedule in the next six months, position as team management is ing and batting properly,” he told reporters Carlos Brathwaite, center, stand on the pitch with other not. Pant was asked about how he supporting them,” the 21-year- on the eve of the final ODI against India on teammates during a training session AP The former Tamil Nadu left-arm spin- sees things panning out for old said. Wednesday. the pitch, as I am now, with the bat, in try- ner has offered an unconditional apology him. The World Cup semi-final “We are having a lot of honest conver- ing to do the right things and the simple for his alleged misbehaviour with officials “Every match is crucial for exit was a disappointment but sations with the coaches and the staff and I things as long as possible,” said Brathwaite. from the Indian High Commissions in me and it is not about the next the young keeper insisted that think one thing that’s kept me back is my fit- “I had enough time so I could play myself Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago. six months. Everyday of my life it’s time to move on. ness. I am working very, very hard in the past in getting so at the back end when I normal- It has been learnt that Subramanium is crucial and I want to improve On the wickets in the 12 to 14 months on my fitness — I believe I ly come in to bat to start my innings I already cited stress as the reason for his alleged mis- both as a cricketer and as a per- Caribbean, Pant found them to can get a bit stronger as well.” had (faced) 40-50 balls. The challenge for me behaviour. son. That’s what I am looking be a bit on the slower side as Brathwaite’s last memorable innings is that that situation won’t always present “In his apology, he has said that he was forward to,” Pant said during a batsmen require some time to came in the World Cup in England when he itself. sleep deprived and under stress which media interaction. get set. blasted an 82-ball 101 to take West Indies to “(In the India series,) being at home, we resulted in poor behaviour. He has apolo- He hit an attractive half- “The wickets here are on the brink of victory against New Zealand. have changed the combination a bit. There gised unconditionally. But you have to century in the third and final slightly slower side, not exactly But his attempt to hit a match-winning I played at seven (six), here at eight, nine or understand that the matter had reached the T20 International but some of a flat wicket. You need to give six in the penultimate over cost him dearly maybe seven — the thing I take away from highest levels of the government and the his dismissals after getting set yourself time when you go in as West Indies went down by five runs. that (New Zealand) innings is the way I struc- BCCI can’t be seen doing nothing on the Rishabh Pant hits out to score the winning run India’s third T20 match have left a lot to be desired. but once you are set, you can “I had a lot of time to bat. I had a clear tured and built the innings which allowed me matter,” the official had said earlier. against West Indies at Providence in Guyana on August 6 AP/File Photo “As an individual, I would score more runs,” he signed off. thought process. I was working very hard off to kick off at the back end,” he added.