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His antibody test at the dose on February 15.However, CPatnaik and five other dig- several Governors, artists like Culture has said. The celebra- one Tukuna Das at IRC Village they have committed. He Covid-19 17 days after receiv- RMRC showed very high anti- he developed Covid symptoms nitaries from Odisha have been Lata Mangeshkar, AR Rahman, tions are proposed to be in the Nayapalli area on appealed to people not to take ing the second dose of vaccine, body presence. on March 1. He underwent RT- included in a Central com- Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, launched 75 weeks prior to Saturday. the law into their hands. tested negative for the virus in The RMRC is now re-test- PCR test at IGH on March 4, mittee constituted to com- senior BJP leader LK Advani August 15, 2022 on March 12, Besides, the Nayapalli However, a friend of an RT-PCR test conducted at ing the original sample which which came out positive. He is memorate the 75th year of and eminent citizens from all 2021, which is the 91st police also arrested five persons Tukuna made a startling reve- the Regional Medical Research came positive for the virus at currently under home isolation. India’s Independence. walks of life. anniversary of the historic Salt over their alleged involvement lation regarding the incident. The other five are Andhra Opposition leaders, Satyagraha led by Mahatma in ransacking a PCR Van and He alleged that Jatia was killed Pradesh Governor including Congress president Gandhi. thrashing the two accused. by Sudhir and Sagar over some Biswabhusan Harichandan, Sonia Gandhi, CPI(M) gener- The high-level committee The accused were arrested intimate videos of his sister. %4&    (   ! 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The mediums ing officer Biswaranjan Dharmendra Pradhan, Prime Banerjee and former Uttar tory activities for the celebra- It also alleged that the arrestees deceased. o mark the 105th birth of instruction would be in Mohanty, Prof Manas Pal, Prof Minister’s Principal Secretary Pradesh Chief Ministers tions. had allegedly misbehaved with However, Sudhir and Tanniversary of legendary English and Odia.An interna- Saroja Sahoo, Prof Umakanta Pramod Kumar Mishra and Mulayam Singh Yadav and Earlier, a National an woman cop, who was pre- Tukuna’s friendship turned bit- leader Biju Patnaik, tional webinar on Bijubabu’s Mohapatra and Gaurachand eminent sculptor Sudarshan Mayawati are also part of the Implementation Committee sent in the PCR van. ter when the former started Bhubaneswar-based Institute life and time was organised for Mohapatra shared their expe- Sahoo. committee. under chairmanship of Union All the arrestees were later blackmailing the sister of the of Economic and this purpose. riences and thoughts on Biju The panel headed by The committee will pro- Home Minister Amit Shah forwarded to court. It might be deceased on the basis of the Development Studies (IEDS) Prominent academics like Patnaik. Prime Minister Narendra vide policy direction and had been constituted for the mentioned here that a mob had woman’s intimate videos fol- has offered a six-month short- Prof Surjya Kumar Mishra The institute is also offer- Modi comprise of 259 mem- guidelines for the formulation commemoration of 75 years of attacked the two brothers after lowing her marriage with term course on Biju Patnaik from Canada, Prof Swetalin ing one-year courses PGD on bers including former of programmes for the com- Independence.A Committee snatching them from police another person,” claimed the studies. The objective is to pro- Pattnaik from Phansberg, Prof Management and PGD on President Pratibha Patil, Chief memoration of the 75th of Secretaries has also been set custody, with plastic pipes leav- deceased’s friend Jitendra mote Bijubabu’s vision for the Shikta Pati, Prof NirmalaDatta, Rural Management on corona Justice of India Sharad Arvind anniversary of Indian up for this purpose. ing the duo critically injured. Pradhan. next generation. This is the Jaiswal Steel president Dilip pandemic free of cost. O  P     
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From there, the  ) ) an exception functioning Press Club conducted an infor- Harishankar via Mahakhand; police vehicles during a group leaders and workers went to Maa smoothly while following pan- mal sample people's opinion construction of separate girls’ clash at Bharatpur village in Budhi Thakurani Temple where ith an aim to encourage demic guidelines. survey to know about what and boys’ hostels in the premis- Jajpur district on Saturday they offered 105 Deepas to deity. Wefforts of business stal- Iffco marked its record they expect the CM to declare es of Khariar Autonomous night. A police team raided the The programme was organised warts of the State, an event production in the Covid-19 on his visit. College, a building for sub-divi- village under the by Brahmapur MLA Bikram named 'State Business time too. The annual produc- The list suggested by peo- sional hospital at Khariar, Balichandrapur police station Panda. Leadership Award-2021' was tion was the highest for Iffco ple includes as many as 14 development of historical late in the night and picked up Later in day, a mega blood organised by magazine, and it helped supplying development projects, the first places like Jogi Math, 13 villagers for their alleged donation camp was conducted at Interview Times, at required fertilisers to the farm- priority given to those like Maraguda, Patal Ganga, Upka involvement in the arson. Ashoka Nagar where a total of Bhubaneswar recently. ers in the difficult time. This opening of an Ayurvedic col- Ganga, development of a According to sources, a incident. Section 144 of CrPC 701 units of blood were collect- In the current year, Paradip was all possible because of the lege at Boden, a fisheries col- botanical park and a ropeway clash broke between two was imposed in the village and ed, believed to be one of highest Iffco unit was honored with ED of Iffco KJ Patel. lege at Tikhali and an MSME at Budhia dongar at Khariar groups of people at village. one platoon of police force blood collection in State. The State Business Leadership Patel was bestowed with park at Khariar. and declaration of Sinapali and When the policemen reached have been deployed at the vil- programme was attended, Award 2021 for their continu- the Best Corporate Excellence The other expectations are: Tukla as NACs. the village and intervened to lage to prevent any further among others, by senior party ous efforts and contributions Award 2021. The awards were accordance of Government sta- "A developed Nuapada stop the clash, the irate villagers untoward incident, said leaders like Ramesh Chandra towards the economic devel- presented by Assembly Speaker tus to the Khariar Degree district needs implementation pelted stones, in which two Balichandrapur PS IIC Sukant Chyau Pattnaik, Rama Chandra opment of the State as well as Surjya Narayan Patra. Notably, Women's College, establish- of all these projects in imme- policemen were injured. Patra. Panda, Tumbanath Panda, the country. the event was held on the side- ment of sports hostels along diate future, We have submit- The mob also set two Later, DIG Jai Narayan Bhagaban Gantayat, Sanjeet Every year Iffco Paradip is lines of 105th Birth with mini stadiums at Khariar railway line construction from ted the findings of our opinion police vans on fire. Though fire Panka, Jajpur SP Rahul PRj and Panigrahi, Santosh Patra, setting an example for others in Anniversary of former Odisha and Nuapada, declaration of Kantabanji to Koksara via survey to Rajya Sabha member fighters reached the spot, the SDPO t Chinmay Nayak and S.A.Khallil, Subash Maharana, the corporate sector. During CM and legendary leader Biju Khariar as a subdivision, Khariar, extension of the Sujit Kumar, said Tapan Dash police vehicles were reduced to other senior police officials Ajit Panda, Sanghamitra Dalai, this pandemic when many Patnaik who had always Government approval to bear Indravati left canal up to and Ajit Panda of the District ashes in the flame. Tension pre- also went to the village and Mamata Bisoyi, and companies and factories got encouraged business ecosystem 50% share of the proposed Sinapali to cover above three Press Club. vailed in the village after the took stock of the situation. . 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port of Odisha Livelihood consider the Union Union Government’s plan to the new initiatives to be under- Mission, ORMAS and Nabard.      ) Government’s move a well downgrade the office will not  )   taken in the following years. He  > The members interacted with planned conspiracy to degrade only affect the financial capac- also reiterated that Kaniha OLM block officers and trainers )  the post and to destroy the ity of the Postal Department     would strive to stand tall and he Adani Foundation, the on programmes which would quality of the postal service in but also would also substan- live a model plant in the region. TCSR wing of Adani Dhamra help them in becoming self- the region. It may be noted here tially reduce the quality and Chief guest Deputy Director Port, organised an exposure visit reliant. They also discussed with   '  ' that, the post of Senior standard of services being ren-    Factories and Boiler Awani for eight Women Producer local SHG members pertaining >) Postmaster of Brahmapur was dered. The employees will be Kumar Naik, Assistant Director Group (WPG) members of to scope and way of imple- upgraded to a gazetted post in worst affected due to replace- he National Safety Day was Archana Das and other senior     Dosinga, Jagula, Kaithakhola, menting income generation here is widespread resent- 1983 because of the struggle of ment of the post with a junior Tcelebrated in the NTPC executives were also present. Karanjamal and Karanpali near activities in Dhamra port periph- Tment against a recent move the people of the region. grade. At this crucial juncture, Talcher Kaniha on March 4 in AGM Safety SK Rout deliv- carcass of a whale shark Dhamra port periphery to ery villages. of the Union Government to According to an estimate, there a growing demand front of the CISF Fire Station ered the welcome address. Awas found in a nullah con- Odisha Livelihood Mission oper- The visit has hiked women's withdraw the Senior Post the Brahmapur Head Post among the local public not to Building. Safety messages were deliv- nected to sea near Kantiachera ational blocks of Jajpur district. confidence in decision making Master from the Brahmapur Office is currently one of the downgrade the post keeping CGM Sudip Nag graced ered by GM (O&M) Shivam village under the Khantapada The 30 Women Producer not only in women engagement Head Post Office, which is a biggest business-hub for postal the larger interest of the postal the occasion by inaugurating Srivastava and other GMs of police limits in Baleswar dis- Group members were taken to in different subsidiary income gazetted post, and replace it services in the entire Odisha services in the region. the function and hoisted the the Station. trict on Sunday. Tandra, Kabirpur, Narasinghpur generation activities intended with a junior level officer. and has achieved many records On March 2, a delegation Safety Flag in presence of The reason behind the villages of Korei, Jajpur and to generate additional income to The postal associations of glory for rendering good ser- of the Brahmapur Joint Council senior management team at death of the animal was yet to Rasulpur blocks of Jajpur district. family but also women involve- have already appealed to the vice to the nation. of Action (JCA) members met Stage-2 Service Building with be ascertained. Notably, three The members visited sites of ment in decision making at Director General of Posts, New Presently, the Senior Post Brahmapur MP Chandra a safety pledge. days ago, local fishermen had mushroom farming, phenyl household and community level. Delhi and Chief Post Master Master of Brahmapur is shoul- Sekhar Sahu and discussed On the occasion, safety caught a whale shark weighing manufacturing unit, pickle, Bari General, Odisha to refrain dering the responsibility for about the impact of the Union pledge was administered by five quintals and brought it to and spices manufacturing unit, from such step-motherly action smooth functioning of 48 Sub- Government’s move. MP Sahu Nag to all employees and asso- shore. As villagers opposed commercial vermicompost unit, towards the neglected region Post offices including the rural reportedly assured the delega- ciates. Nag further apprised the fishermen’s act, latter released honey beekeeping etc. developed and intimated about the undue branch post offices under its tion to take up the matter with achievements of the station whale shark into the sea. by Maa Hingula and Maa hardship to be suffered by the administrative ambience with the Union Ministry soon. 
    0   O           6 &(  3/  -   45  ) ) social worker Sarada Prasad how the ecosystems and diverse simple lifestyles, protect natural make their own contribution Sarangi, Sarada Malla and species inhabiting them, resources, respect nature and for mitigating the impacts. ivedita Das has been made Bikram Keshari Sahu congrat-     including humanity, are identify ways to address climate Prafulla Kumar Dhal, life mem-   Nthe State general secre- ulated Das on the occasion. increasingly affected by these change adhering to Gandhiji's ber introduced the guests. tary of the Consumer Women's "It's a privilege for me to webinar on the theme happenings. teachings. OES secretary Dr During the interaction session     ing medicines prepared by Welfare Federation (CWWF). take the duty of women in the A‘Individual and collective He emphasized that it was Jaya Krushna Panigrahi in his various questions raised by the them which would provide Das is the wife of social work- State to continue to fight for roles to combat climate change’ imperative for the Government welcome address acknowl- delegates were discussed. The alangir Divisional Forest benefit to common people, er and chairman of the Shakti- women empowerment and it is was organised under the aus- to limit the use of fossil fuels to edged the seriousness of cli- webinar ended with vote of BOfficer (DFO) Sameer said DFO Satpathy while Arun Trust Dr Arun Kumar only possible if women join pices of the Orissa reduce greenhouse gas emis- mate change and expressed thanks by the OES vice presi- Satpathy inaugurated a five-day speaking to the media after Pani. State president of the fed- hands with me," Das said. Environmental Society (OES) sions and prioritise alternative that it is the moral responsi- dent Dr Lala AK Singh. Many Kalinga Regional Herbal Fair at inaugurating the fair. eration Sulochana Behera on Sunday. energy sources such as solar bility of everyone, from an environmentalists, academics the Kosal Kalamandal field on appointed her to the post in While president of OES Dr energy. individual to the globe, to and nature lovers attended. Saturday evening. view of Das' organisational Sundara Narayana Patro On the other hand, the Jointly organised by State skills and leadership quality. chaired the meeting, chief people of Odisha must prepare Medicinal Plant Board and the Lawyer Suresh Chandra speaker of the occasion was and empower themselves to Balangir Forest Division, the Das, Lasyamayi Samantaraya, Director, India and South Asia, cope with the adverse effects of herbal fair has 50 stalls. Baidyas youth organiser Sudhanshu The Climate Reality Project climate change as well as to (traditional physicians) from all Das, IHRD State president R India, New Delhi, Aditya make their own contribution to over the State are attending the Suryakant, Priyanka Pundir. In his speech, Pundir combat the most pressing chal- fair. After a gap of nine years, Priyadarshini, women leader highlighted the various cli- lenge of time, he stated. In his such a herbal fair is being held Debasmita, Sumitra Malla, mate-related disasters occur- presidential address, Dr Patro here where Baidyas of Balangir lawyer Prashant Kumar Das, ring globally and described emphasized the need to adopt and other districts are display- &$(!$%)%&&#&&&%  && stone, dolomite, manganese December 2020 the State-based    >  Covid-19 in various ways. Fund. Odisha Mining remains very attractive for State Government should give and chromite as well as oper- plants have produced about 9.6 The Government of Corporation contributed Rs metal and mining industries preference and priority to he relatively better eco- ations of ferroalloys and iron million tons of pellets and 3.8    Odisha was the first State in 250 crore to the CMRF. because of various natural brownfield projects over green- Tnomic performance of ore pellet plants which supply million tons of sponge iron.   ; India to set up exclusive Covid- Companies like SAIL, advantages like raw material, field projects. Newer technol- Odisha during the Covid pan- critical raw material for steel Considering their iron ore 19 hospitals with support from Jindal Stainless, IMFA and oth- port and others. The State ogy in steel making and min- demic can be because the State’s making’. requirement and mining oper-     corporate social responsibility ers contributed considerably to Government need to continue eral processing like hydrogen- economy is significantly dom- Such moves helped ation to support the production >  (CSR) funds of industries. On the CM Relief Fund. promoting this sector further based steel making, coal gasi- inated by the manufacturing Odisha's industry sector that of steel, pellet and sponge iron, March 29, 2020, the Similarly, JSW, Jindal Steel, and encourage existing fication technology, automated sector, which primarily is provides about 30 per cent of it is estimated that these indus- 6##  9 Government signed a memo- Vedanta and several other com- investors for brownfield expan- drilling, use of the internet of founded upon the rich miner- employment in Odisha during tries have contributed more randum of understanding panies having a significant sions. This is because existing things (IoT) and artificial intel- al resources of the State. the pandemic to continue its than Rs 3,500 crore of revenue  ;   (MoU) with two private hos- presence in Odisha’s mining investors know the State’s ligence in mining should also As per the Odisha operation and contribute to the to the State exchequer.   pitals to set up dedicated and metal industry donated to industrial environment and it be encouraged to minimise Economic Survey 2020-21, the State’s economy. Operations of This revenue is from min- Covid-19 hospitals with CSR the PM CARE Fund. would be easier for the State the environmental damage and share of the Industry sector in these industries also facilitated ing levies such as royalty and = D  funds of the Odisha Mining Such efforts by the State- Government to reach out to maximise productivity. State Gross Value Added allied sectors like road trans- contributed to the NMET and Corporation. based metal and mining indus- them. Odisha should incentivise (GVA) has remained around 40 portation of raw material and DMF and does not include the a major port of India. In 2020- Several companies like Tata tries were also very helpful for Secondly, brownfield such brownfield expansions per cent since 2011-12 but it is finished goods, port opera- GST applicable on the value- 21 (up to January 2021), the Steel, JSPL, Nalco, MCL and the State Government and the expansions would require less by providing exemptions in expected to be 36.26 per cent, tion and rail transport. added products. Such huge Port handled more than 150 several others set up dedicated local administrations to fight land acquisition and minimal taxes and electricity duty. An as per 2020-21 (AE). At present, the total revenue contribution during lakh MT of iron ore, 82.88 lakh Covid-19 care centres / hospi- against and control the global displacement, which is a major assurance for time-bound The manufacturing sector installed capacity of steel plants the time of the global pan- MT of iron ore pellet, 12.45 tals at various locations in the pandemic. challenge for most industrial clearance of various permis- is the largest contributor with is 32.82 MTPA, as per the demic, when the economic lakh MT of Hot Rolled Coils, State. Reserving a part of a por- projects across the globe. sions and approvals required a share of 17.55 per cent to Odisha Economic Survey 2021. activities were severely affect- 8.14 lakh tons of steel billets, These companies also tion of mineral resources for Existing facilities created by the for the project would also be GSDP in 2020-21 (AE), fol- The State is now the largest ed due to the pandemic control 2.28 lakh MT of steel slabs, 1.35 assisted the Government and use by industries operating in industries such as railway lines, highly beneficial. lowed by mining and quarry- steel and stainless steel pro- measure, is a great respite for lakh MT of steel plates and var- administrations’ fight against the State would work as an water supply, rehabilitation This will in long run cre- ing (8.98%). Odisha’s industry ducer in the country. More the State economy and the ious other materials. Covid-19 with various CSR incentive for investors, new mechanism etc. can be used, ate a robust industrial econo- sector is mostly led by mining than half of the aluminium in Government. Data reveals that the activities like providing free and existing, to invest in the reducing the overall cost of the my of the State, reducing and metal industries which India is produced in Odisha In addition to these, the amount of most of these mate- food to the needy, distribution State, which in turn will gen- projects. employment pressure on the includes mining of mineral also. operation of these industries rials handled by Paradip Port of face masks, sanitisers, com- erate more revenue to the State Existing infrastructure like agriculture sector and further resources like iron ore, bauxite, In the financial year 2019- also helped in ensuring has increased, compared to munity sensitisation drives etc. exchequer as well as create railway corridors and roads can expanding the service sector in coal, chromite and others as 20, Odisha produced about 19 employment to over ten lakh the previous year. These min- Some of the companies more employment thus facili- be used optimally. There will be the State. The State with its well as the production of steel million tonnes of steel and in families, directly and indirect- eral metal industries which also helped in facilitating the tating welfare programmes and more conservation of agricul- existing band of investors can and aluminium. the financial year 2020-21, the ly. The aluminium industry of include some of the large supply of oxygen and ventila- socio-economic development tural land and minimal damage be a lead producer of metal and The Union Government steel plants in Odisha pro- the State also continued its industrial organisations in the tors to the Covid-19 care cen- initiatives by the State to the forest and environment mineral resources, thus becom- under the ESMA (Essential duced about 20 million tonnes operations and supported the State such as Tata Steel, Odisha tres run by the State Government. as less land would be required ing an industrial powerhouse of Services Maintenance Act) of steel (up to December 2020). State's economy in a similar Minining Corporation (OMC), Government. We must recognise the fact for the project and related India. exempted ‘production, supply Similarly pellet making capac- fashion.Continued operation NALCO, Vedanta, Jindal Steel Several mining and steel that despite all efforts, Odisha infrastructure. or distribution of coal, power, ity and sponge iron making of metal and mineral-based and Power, Aditya Birla and companies in Odisha also con- still lacks attraction for other The High-Level Clearance (The writer is a researcher steel or fertilizers’ and ‘opera- capacity in Odisha is about 30 industries is also evident from JSW have also contributed sig- tributed significantly to the industry sectors like automo- Authority (HLCA) and State and advisor of Odisha chapter tion of mines of iron ore, cook- million tons and 15 million the report on the traffic han- nificantly to the State Chief Minister’s Relief Fund bile, electronics and others. 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In an article, she choking agriculture and most tual address at the ‘Janaushadhi the poor and needy, he said To enhance medical edu- ith the Parliament all set wrote: “The Modi government importantly, they have no plan    Week’ celebrated across the prices of essential drugs as well cation, he said before 2014, Wto reconvene on Monday is using the economy’s collapse to address the growing concern nation from March 1 to March as medical devices such as where there were about 55,000 after a brief interval during the since the pandemic to rush of unemployment in the coun- orried over a market 7 to create awareness about the stents and knee implants have MBBS seats in the country. In Budget Session, the Congress headlong into its mission of try.” Wflooded with Iranian red ‘Jan Aushadhi’ scheme, the been reduced manifold. 6 years, it has been increased by Parliamentary committee met handing over large portions of According to a Rajya apples which is cheaper, an Prime Minister said it is help- “It has led to the saving of more than 30,000. Similarly, in on Sunday to discuss the issues India’s wealth to its favourite Sabha bulletin, the reports of organisation of fruit and veg- ing countrymen living in trib- 12,500 crore per year for the the PG seats — which used to to be raised in the House to crony capitalists. It has Standing committees of etable growers from hilly States al areas in the North East and needy people. The Ayushman be at 30,000 — more than corner the Government. announced its intent to Health, Energy, Science and and union territories on the mountainous areas. Bharat scheme is helping 50 24,000 new seats have been Chaired by Congress par- become cash rich by selling the Technology, Forests and cli- Saturday demanded imposition The Prime Minister, who crore people get 5 lakh worth added. The Pradhan Mantri liamentary party chairman family silver, through hasty pri- mate change will be presented of 100 per cent duty on apples vital issues which include “ille- also interacted with people of treatment. Over 1.5 crore Bhartiya Janaushadhi Sonia Gandhi, the virtual vatisation of India’s public sec- in the Upper House. imported from Iran and other gal and unlawful import of from different parts of the people have already taken this Pariyojana aims to provide meeting of the party leaders tor undertakings (PSUs).” On the first day of the countries via Afghanistan apples from Iran and other country, further said, “It is benefit. It is estimated that it quality medicines at an afford- also had the participation of G- She said the Modi govern- Parliament, the newly appoint- under the South Asian Free neighbouring countries clear from my discussion with has led to savings of around able price. Sales in the financial 23 members like Anand ment has explicitly embraced ed members will take oath and Trade Agreement (SAFTA). through Afghanistan under people who run the 30,000 crore for people. “It year 2020-21 (up to March 4, Sharma and Manish Tewari “privatisation”, instead of “dis- reports of parliamentary com- Kashmir-based apple SAFTA at Zero per cent import Janaushadhi centres at every means that if we collate the sav- 2021) have led to a total saving besides newly appointed investment”. mittees will be presented. growers have expressed con- duty.” corner of the country and some ings being affected by of around 3,600 crore for cit- Leader of opposition in Rajya On the issue of newly Besides, Union Law Minister cern over what they call an ille- The colour and texture of of its beneficiaries, that this Janaushadhi, Ayushman Bharat izens, as these medicines are Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge and floated social media rules, the Ravi Shankar Prasad will move gal import of Iranian apples the Iranian apple closely resem- scheme is becoming a very big and decline in prices of drugs cheaper by 50-90 per cent than leader of the party in Lok Congress has demanded the Arbitration and from Afghanistan to India. bles the Kashmiri apple, which companion of poor and mid- and stents (medical devices) if market rates. Sabha Adhir Ranjan answers from the government. Conciliation Act, 1996, which They say Iranian produce is is famous for its juiciness and Chaudhary. Congress Spokesperson has been passed by the Lok being sold in mandis across distinct flavour. Kashmiri hor- Former Prime Minister Supriya Shrinate said: “It is Sabha. India and it is inflicting heavy ticulturists are worried about Manmohan Singh, AK Antony absolutely certain that at the The Congress and Left losses on apple traders of losing market share to the and Jairam Ramesh also time of corona, when the entire MPs are planning to move a Kashmir. imported apple this year – attended the meeting in which world including all of us were Resolution that this House “To safeguard the interests because it is cheap. the Congress discussed the standing rock solid with the disapproves the Arbitration of the domestic growers and The forum said this is not strategy to counter the Government and hoping that and Conciliation associates, the import duty on only harmful but will prove Government on issues like the Prime Minister is thinking (Amendment) Ordinance, apple should be levied 100% on fatal for small and marginal farmers’ agitation, fuel price about our lives, our livelihood, 2020 (No. 14 of 2020) pro- realistic basis and import fruit growers. “The sale of hike and unemployment. he was thinking about how to mulgated by the President of should be fixed. Otherwise, this these apples in Mandis ... has Former Congress chief sort out this crisis, he was actu- India on November 4, 2020. undervaluation of duty will resulted in 30%-40% decrease Rahul Gandhi targeted the ally preparing to stab us in the While the Law Minister result in losses of revenue to the in prices for domestic farmers government on farm laws and back by first compromising will move the Bills for consid- respective Government,” Hill this year and there is an antic- tweeted: “Livelihood is right with the freedom of speech eration and passing, to amend States Horticulture Forum ipation that if this continues not favour, PM Modi, please and expression in the country the Arbitration and (HSHF) said. The forum said it farmers in these apple growing give MSP.” by first controlling free press.” Conciliation Act, 1996, as has also decided to first states will have no market left Recently, Sonia had tar- Mallikarjun Kharge, the passed by the Lok Sabha, be approach the respective gov- and will have no means of sus- geted the Government over the newly appointed Leader of taken into consideration. ernments for redressal of the tenance,” it added. :    
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New Delhi: President Ram to how much financial liabili- The matter was brought Nath Kovind on Sunday New Delhi: External Affairs    O    P ty will a divorced daughter of before the top court by appealed to all countrymen to Minister S Jaishankar and US a freedom fighter incur if given Himachal Pradesh resident work relentlessly towards special envoy for Afghanistan family pension like an unmar- Tulsi Devi (57), who has chal- women’s safety, education and Zalmay Khalilzad spoke over ried or a widowed daughter. lenged a high court verdict of independence, on the eve of phone on Sunday and dis-   %   P   A bench of justices UU last year dismissing her plea for International Women’s Day. cussed the latest developments Lalit and KM Joseph posed the grant of freedom fighter fam- Kovind said “we will be pertaining to the Afghan peace New Delhi: Prime Minister symbolises growing bilateral setting up an Integrated Check question after the Centre told ily pension on grounds that able to pave talks. Narendra Modi will on Tuesday relations and friendly ties Post at Sabroom. it that if at all the court allows there was no provision made in the way for Last November also, inaugurate the ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and Bangladesh, It will help ease the move- family pension to divorced the rules. women, espe- Jaishankar and Khalilzad had between India and Bangladesh the PMO said. The construction ment of goods and passengers daughters of freedom fighters During the hearing, advo- cially our held talks during the latter’s — a bridge built over the Feni was taken up by the National between the two countries, pro- besides the unmarried and cate Dushyant Parashar, daughters, to India visit on the historic peace river, the Prime Minister’s Office Highways and Infrastructure vide new market opportunities widowed daughters, then it appearing for Devi, said the become more negotiations between the (PMO) said. Development Corporation Ltd for products of North East will incur a financial liability divorced daughter of freedom active, capable Taliban and the Afghan He will also inaugurate and at a project cost of 133 crore, states and assist seamless move- and open a Pandora’’s box. fighter should be put on a par and empow- Government and related issues. lay the foundation stone of it said. The 1.9 km long bridge ment of passengers to and from “How much will be the with the widowed or unmar- ered only by doing so. Let us “Received a call from US multiple infrastructure projects joins Sabroom in India with India and Bangladesh, the PMO financial liability? Divorced ried daughter. dedicate this occasion of Special Representative Zalmay Washington’s 18-year war with in Tripura during the event, it Ramgarh in Bangladesh. said. daughters’’ cases would be He said that his client’’s International Women’s Day Khalilzad @US4AfghanPeace. Taliban in the country. said. It is poised to herald a new The project is being taken very minimal and thus mini- father has sacrificed his life for to the honour, safety and Discussed latest developments India has also been main- Prime Minister Modi will chapter for trade and people to up by the Land Ports Authority mum liability would be incur- the country and she cannot be empowerment of women and pertaining to peace talks. We taining that care should be inaugurate the ‘Maitri Setu’ people movement between of India at an estimated cost of ring. Divorce daughter cases allowed to lead a life of penury resolve that we will support will remain in touch,’ taken to ensure that any such between India and Bangladesh India and Bangladesh, the PMO about 232 crore, the state- are hardly of any number in in view of no source of income them in changing every tra- Jaishankar tweeted on Sunday. process does not lead to any on March 9 at 12 noon via video said. ment said. the country”, the bench to sustain herself and survive. dition and policy that hinders India has been keenly fol- “ungoverned spaces” where conferencing, the PMO said in With this inauguration, The Prime Minister will observed. Parashar said that a circu- their progress,” the President lowing the evolving political terrorists and their proxies can a statement. Tripura is set to become the also lay the foundation stone of The top court was dealing lar of the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. situation after the US signed a relocate. The bridge ‘Maitri Setu’ ‘Gateway of North East’ with National Highway (NH)-208 with a question whether a (MoD) dated December 14, He extended congratula- peace deal with the Taliban in India has been a major has been built over the Feni river access to Chittagong Port of connecting the Unakoti district divorced woman is entitled to 2012 records the intent for tions and best wishes to all February last year. stakeholder in Afghanistan and which flows between the Indian Bangladesh, which is just 80 headquarters at Kailashahar her freedom fighter father’’s extending the benefit to women on the occasion, say- The deal provided for the it has extended developmental boundary in Tripura and Kms from Sabroom, it said. with the Khowai district head- family pension like an unmar- divorced daughters on a par ing “women are an inspiration withdrawal of American troops assistance to tune of around $3 Bangladesh. Prime Minister Modi will quarters. It will provide an alter- ried or widowed daughter as with widowed or unmarried to our family, society and the from Afghanistan, effectively billion in the last few years to The name ‘Maitri Setu’ also lay the foundation stone for native route to the NH-44. PTI two different high courts have daughters. PTI nation”. IANS drawing curtains on the country. PTI    & $ '# ( 89 :   (  $$ )                ,(&    recent hearing in a petition for eviction. However, con- also suggested imposition of consequences if he reported filed by PwD Brijesh Kumar trary to this in the present considerable penalty on the this matter to any one further.    on “Conservation, oming to the rescue of a Jhamb. complaint, a lady constable of lady police constable including Unhappy at the police Development and Sustainable C55-year-old man suffer- Jhamb had alleged that police is herself harassing the suspension from the service response, the court noticed he National Medicinal Management of Medicinal ing with Cerebral Palsy and except initiating departmental complainant”, this despite that and recovery of the entire due that “miscarriage of justice is TPlants Board (NMPB), Plants”. whose premises has been ille- enquiry (DE) the police had the complainant’s condition amount of rent for cheating a being carried out by a repre- under the Ministry of AYUSH, NMPB generally sponsors gally occupied by a Delhi lady not taken any action against was pathetic who was trying person with disability. sentative of Delhi Police which has filed patent for bio-pro- various R&D programs under cop for the past one year, the the erring cop Manisha post- hard to make the two ends Initially Jhamb had should not be taken lightly by duction of secondary metabo- CSS to both Governments as Court of Commissioner of ed at Security Line, Vinay meet in the absence of rental approached the district DCP her superiors. lites from Bel (Aegle marme- well as private organizations Persons with Disabilities Marg who was neither paying income, his only source of (South East) and SHO of the “As evident from the hear- los), in-vitro production of across the country, said the offi- (CCPD), under the Social her rent nor vacating the income. area who dismissed the matter ing held, the condition of the secondary metabolites from Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), cial. Welfare Ministry, has premises. The Court has now direct- calling it ‘tenancy dispute complainant is pathetic who tree species of Dashamoola Lucknow. The CIMAP filed Sastry said “this is just the expressed displeasure at the On the basis of the Jhamb ed the Delhi police to expedite between landlord and tenant, has been reduced to a hand to (10 roots used in ayurveda) patent is titled as “A synergis- humble beginning for NMPB’s Delhi Police’ failure to act complaint, the CCPD issued the DE against the erring cop which is civil in nature and no mouth existence on account of through hairy root cultures tic polyherbal formulation team and will file more patents against its personnel for cheat- notice to Delhi police which as well as deduct rental police action is required”. loss of the basic source of his and development of anti-can- exhibiting potential cancer in the coming times.” ing the person with disability was represented by ACP amount from her salary to According to Jhamb, he livelihood, i.e. the rental from cer and anti-inflammatory activity,” said JLN Sastry, CEO, The NMPB has also devel- (PwD). Satveer Singh (Security) during ensure that Jhamb can live a had rented out his premises at his flat,” said the court in a five agents from Dioscoria flori- National Medicinal Plants oped e-CHARAK, an e-chan- “…this is not merely a the case hearing on February 2, dignified life. Govind Puri, Kalkaji to page order. bunda. Board in a statement here. nel for herbs, aromatic raw matter of civil nature but a mat- 2021. Given the seriousness of Manisha in October 2019 on a “Till such time the inquiry “While the first two pro- Filing of the patent is the material, and knowledge as a ter of abuse of a person with Commissioner for Persons the situation and the assurance monthly rent of 8,500. He is over, the rental amount be jects belong to the Institute of NMPB part of a special drive to virtual market place for trade disability by a representative of with Disability Upma given by the respondent that alleged that she stopped giving deducted from the salary of the Forest Genetics and Tree identify the patentable pro- of medicinal plants produce the Government and provi- Srivastava expressed shock necessary action will be taken rent from February, 2020. lady constable and deposited in Breeding (IFGTB), jects which are sponsored and also enable information sions of Section 7 of the Rights that in “cases where a proper- towards redressal of the com- Jhamb also alleged that the account of the complainant Coimbatore, the third project under the ‘Research and exchange between various of Persons with Disabilities ty is occupied illegally, it is plainant’s grievance, Manisha behaved rudely with to ensure that he can live a dig- is being carried out by Central Development Component’ of stakeholders involved in the Act, 2016,” said the court in a normally police approached Commissioner Srivastava has him and threatened him of dire nified life,” it further said. 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The fatality in West Bengal. he second wave spurt of Covid- rate in the state dropped from 2.37 Elections in the eastern state will be held T19 cases continued in per cent to 2.36 per cent.     is to be seen whether the him a veteran of battles. in eight phases from March 27, while count- Maharashtra on Sunday, as the num- There are a maximum of 20,347   Kanyakumari electorate would “ I am always available to ing of votes will take place on May 2. ber of daily infections crossed 11,000 “active” cases in Pune, followed by prefer this time a candidate the people of the constituency The term of the present Gujarat Assembly mark, while the daily coronavirus toll Nagpur (11,635), Thane (10,294), ven as the BJP has decided who was thrashed in an elec- whether I am in power or not is till December next year. came down to 38. Mumbai (9319), Amravati (5037), Eto field Pon Radhakrishnan tion held two years ago. and this makes them come to Talking to reporters in Umargam in After infections breached the Akola (4811), Jalgaon (4538), (69), former Union Minister of Karti Chidambaram, MP, me for all their needs. Ill con- south Gujarat's Valsad district, state Forest and 10000-mark for two consecutive With the 11,141 new cases Aurangabad (4264) and Nashik State for Finance and Surface senior Congress leader has tinue to do what I could to help Tribal Affairs Minister Raman Patkar said the days, Maharashtra on Sunday reported on Sunday, the total num- (3741). Transport in the Narendra asked the Congress High the people,” said environment is conducive for early polls in touched a new high of 11,141 in the ber of infections climbed from Pune district, which continued to Modi Government (2014- Command to field Priyanka Radhakrishnan. Gujarat at a time when the BJP is winning second round of intense spread of the 22,08,586 to 22,19,727. Similarly with be the worst-affected city-district in 2019) as the party candidate for Gandhi Vadra from M Ravinson, lawyer and a everywhere. Covid-19 ever since it first broke out 38 fresh deaths, the total number Maharashtra, saw the total number of the April 6 byelection to Kanyakumari as the Congress senior citizen from “When the BJP is winning all around, then in March last year. deaths rose from 52,440 to 52,478. cases increase from 4,19,162 to Kanyakumari Lok Sabha seat, candidate and this has found Kanyakumari said as the con- (the party's) parliamentary board and the state A cursory look at the increase in As 6013 patients were discharged 4,21,162, while the total number of a section of Congress leaders in acceptance among a large sec- stituency happens to be a and national leadership understand that it is the number of cases being witnessed from the hospitals across the state deaths in Pune went up from 8087 to Tamil Nadu has asked the tion of the party cadre. The stronghold of the Congress, the better to hold elections (in Gujarat) in this in the state since March 1 this year ( after full recovery, the total number 8092. party high command to bring people of south Tamil Nadu result is a foregone conclusion. conducive environment,” he said. March -1: 6397, March 2: 7863, of people discharged from the hos- Thane district remained in the in Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, have been enthused by last Radhakrishnan won in 1999 “And if BJP wins in West Bengal, then the March 3: 9855, March 4: 8998, March pitals since the second week of March third spot --after Pune and Mumbai AICC general secretary as a week’s visit of her brother because of support by the announcement (for polls in Gujarat) can be 5: 10,216, March 6: 10,187 and March last year went up to 20,78,044. The – after the total number of infections candidate. Rahul Gandhi MP to the three DMK while in 2014, the made in a short time,” Patkar claimed. 7: 11,141) reveals that there has been recovery rate in the state dropped rose from 2,84,811 to 2,85,729, while The seat fell vacant as districts of Thoothukudi, Congress, the DMK and the Patkar's statement comes against the a steady increase in the number of marginally from 93.36 per cent to the total deaths climbed from 5,831 Congress leader H Vasanth Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari BJP fought separately. backdrop of the BJP registering a massive vic- cases during the past one week. 93.17 per cent. to 5,834. Kumar, who was elected to Lok which are Congress strong- There were reports that tory in the recently-concluded local bodies There has been a mixed trend as With four fresh deaths, the Of the 1,68,67,286 samples sent Sabha in the 2019 General holds. the BJP would field a new face polls in the state. far as deaths are concerned during the Covid-19 toll in Mumbai rose from to laboratories, 22,19,727 have test- Election succumbed to Covid- Radhakrishnan who had but the announcement has The party won 90 per cent seats in the last one week. While there were 30 11,500 to 11,504, while the infected ed positive (13.16 per cent) for 19. Vasanth Kumar had won won the seat in the 1999 and made it clear that the party in local bodies polls, as well as all six municipal deaths on March 1, the death tally cases went up by 1361 to trigger a COVID-19 until Sunday. the 2019 Lok Sabha election by 2014 Lok Sabha election had Tamil Nadu is still under the corporations, 75 out of 81 municipalities, all ever since then has been: March 2-54, jump in the infections from 3,32,208 Currently, 4,39,055 people are in defeating Pon Radhakrishnan been defeated from the con- control of Ponnar, as 31 district panchayats and 196 out of 231 talu- March 3—42, March 4—60, March 5- to 3,33,569. home quarantine while 4,650 people by more than 2.6 lakh votes. It stituency six times, making Radhakrishnan is addressed. ka panchayats. PTI 53, March 6—47 and March 7—38. Meanwhile, the number of “active are in institutional quarantine. +,%%&% $,
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The lives of journalists, the self a journalist and his fellow jour- strengthen women power in India’s largest student getting a broom in a former secondary school in unsung heroes and heroines of the nalists sharing space on the footpath power generation company. Dhanipur went viral on the internet media. Incharge media industry, fade into oblivion as well as in the verandah of a studio Such recruitment drive will further enhance Principal Neelam Saxena has been warned. The head- once they retire from service or walk near the Ernakulam Guest House, the gender diversity as parameter for NTPC. master has been suspended for the food not being cooked into the autumn of life. favorite accommodation of VIPs fre- NTPC has been working at improving its gen- in the mid-day meal in primary school, Faridpur. This is the reason which prompt- quenting Ernakulam. Those days I der ratio wherever possible. To attract more BSA Laxmikant Pandey said that there was a com- ed PA Mahboob, veteran journalist, journalist and chronicler of Kerala building. used to ride a bicycle to Ernakulam woman applicants, number of innovative ini- plaint in the DM War Room about the case of the stu- who authored “Untold Stories by politics, who played a major role in “The plot of land on which the to help my father,” said Mahboob. tiatives have been taken. The application fee dent getting a broom in the former secondary school, Journalists” which is being released by making the dream of scribes in the building stands was bought from the The 369-page account has been at the time of recruitment is completely Dhanipur. When the team went to school and investigated, Congress leader A K Antony, whose district to have a building of their Kerala Government paying the pre- done in the characteristic style of waived-off for women employees. To support the matter was found correct. The condition of school's profession as a politician was own. vailing market rate. The cost of con- reporters, without any embellish- women workforce, NTPC adheres to policies infrastructure was bad. The in-charge headmistress was launched from Ernakulam. This is the “This is the first ever Press Club struction was met by a lottery. We ment or adjectives. “That’s how we like Child Care Leave with Pay, Maternity Leave, warned for this. In primary school Faridpur Dhanipur, first comprehensive account of how building in the country, having com- journalists spread out across the State reporters file our copies from the Sabbatical leave and NTPC Special Child the team found 47 out of 158 children present. Nothing journalists in Ernakulam district built pleted the construction in 1968. The to sell the lottery, each ticket costing Press Club and it is the profession- Care Leave on Adoption of a Child/Delivering was found to work under boundary wall, toilets, sub- the first-ever Press Club building in then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi Re one. The first prize was Rs 10,000/- als in the newsroom who make it in Child through Surrogacy. NTPC has also mersible and rejuvenation. the country. inaugurated the four-storied building and a Herald Car,” reminiscences P readable format. There was no news- introduced special facilities at work like Child MDM was also not formed from March 1 to 6. In modern times, scribes rush to on December 15, 1968,” writes Rajan, the lone surviving member of room staff for this book,” said Care Facilities and Crèche Facility to make life Composite grant consumption bills were not introduced. the government with petitions and Mahboob quoting from various news the journalistic fraternity of those Mahboob with a smile. The book is of mother’s convenient at work. Additionally, Principal Rishipal Singh has been suspended. Only 30 chil- memorandums seeking hike in reports that appeared in the editions days. not about just how the building was Special counselling session are arranged for dren out of 493 were present in Composite School, Sihor monthly pensions, medical benefits of December 16, 1968. Besides being the first ever Press constructed. It has many incidents like women employees, special initiatives are taken Dhanipur. There was no cleaning and dyeing. The and accommodations, journalists of What makes this building unique Club building in the country, this “behind the news”, accounts of how for developing leadership/managerial compe- incharge headmistress could not give information about yesteryears struggled to meet both the in many ways is the cost of con- institution is the one that pioneered reports developed over the time in tencies of women employees etc.At NTPC rejuvenation and departmental work. The headmaster has ends of life together. Most of them struction, the speed with which it was the concept of Meet-The-Press. that era when telephone was a rare townships, also referred to as ‘mini India’, been summoned to the office with the documents. were the carry forward products built and the fact that the journalists Politicians that include Prime commodity, cars were luxury while women play a pivotal role in community devel- Attendance at East Secondary School Kaliyanpur from the freedom struggle movement, who did not seek any financial aid Minister, union cabinet ministers Akashwani was the only source of opmental activities to foster a diversified cul- Dhanipur was signed by Rashmi Tripathi, Incharge according to P Rajan, octogenarian from the State Government for the and former heads of State had par- news. ture through Ladies Clubs promoted by NTPC. Principal at Panjika, but she was not in school.  !      !   !     7;1:  3  
                    <(   -=-- &   ' <>> of their documents and UNHRC     9 cards. Chandigarh: With a record-breaking 84.6% of the day after more than 150 illegal Instead of visiting MA stadium, Chandigarh: The Punjab Government is all set to join manifesto commitments already accomplished - a Aimmigrants from Myanmar a large number of these immigrants hands with various United Nations and other global agen- feat never achieved before by any political party, and were shifted to a “holding centre” in from Myanmar, accompanied by cies to scale its efforts to empower and protect women, the promise of fulfilling the remaining in the next Hiranagar hundreds of panic strick- their family members, stepped out with Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh slated to one year, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder en Rohingyas vacated their tempo- with 'bags and baggage' and started launch eight special initiatives to mark the International Singh on Sunday directed all Ministries and rary dwellings in Kiryani talab area marching towards 'Mecca Masjid' Women’s Day. departments to move aggressively and proactive- of Bhatindi and adjoining areas to located in Bhatindi. The initiatives scheduled for launch on Monday ly to push for the realization of the 7-point escape police crackdown on Sunday. As they were marching through include appointment letters for 2047 Master Cadre ‘Agenda 2022’ he had unveiled in the Vidhan Sabha Questioning the police action the streets local policemen on duty women teachers as well as Sanja Shakti helpdesks and 181 on Friday. against them some of the senior tried their level best to convince Sanjh Shakti helpline for women at all police stations, with The agenda, aimed at ensuring total protection members of the community also them to return to their dwellings. women operators to predominantly man the same for of people and their properties in an environment alleged that they were being target- These Rohingyas spent the major prompt and sensitive response to crimes against women. of peaceful co-existence conducive to saving the ed in the election season because part of the day occupying lanes and An official spokesperson said the pro-women initia- lives and livelihood of all Punjabis against all odds, they belong to the 'Muslim' com- bylanes in the area. Late evening they tives would be launched virtually by the Chief Minister is centered around citizen welfare through a munity. were directed to return to their plots from Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh, with simultaneous pro- holistic focus on overarching development of the Meanwhile, the common mar- and were also given a deadline of grammes at District Headquarters and block levels state. The overarching goal of the agenda is to ensure kets where the majority of Rohingyas atleast four days to sort out their across Punjab. Social Security, Women and Child the development of a ‘Kaamyab & Khushal Punjab’. had set shops and run their small issues at work including pending Development Minister Aruna Chaudhary will join the The futuristic agenda, which has set the stage business units wore a deserted look 3  
               7  payments. main launch event with other Ministers and MLAs. for his government beyond the current term of his in the area. Jawans of para military Meanwhile, some of the senior On the occasion, the Chief Minister would also per- government, is designed to meet the aspirations of forces were deployed in and around Mohd Zubair told The Pioneer, absence of any concrete information members of the Rohingya commu- sonally hand over appointment letters to some of the newly the people of Punjab, Captain Amarinder had their dwellings to maintain a strict initially we had no clue where mem- about the whereabouts of their rel- nity also appealed to the recruited women teachers in the Master Cadre in the announced in the Vidhan Sabha on Friday while vigil. bers of the Rohingya community atives, the majority of these Government of India to give them School Education Department. A total of 2407 women sharing with the House his goals ahead. Cognisant Kiryani talab area remained the were shifted.Late in the night we Rohingyas were gripped with fear some time to settle their payment teachers across the State will be given the letters. of the fact that this would need more time, he had focal point during the day. came to know through different and not willing to go before the issues at work before shifting them According to an official spokesperson, the state gov- said, during his speech in response to the discus- Large number of these news platforms that police had shift- policemen. to any other place. They also ernment’s collaboration with international agencies was sion on the Motion of Thanks to the Governor’s Rohingyas had converged there to ed them to Hiranagar in Kathua. He According to local residents in appealed to the centre govt not to aimed at safeguarding women from crimes, protecting their address in the Vidhan Sabha, that “I am sure that chalk out future course of action in said, “family members of Rohingyas the area the police had directed them penalise all of them for fault of few rights and introducing gender sensitization curriculum the people of Punjab are conscious of the wake of a strict action against spent the long night waiting for their to report at MA stadium around among them involved in wrong in school syllabus this.” them. relatives to return home”. In the 11.a.m for carrying out verification doings. < >     Q       
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She has been working as a bouncer for the last 15 years,            demolishing the notion that women belong to the E             weaker sex and need men’s protection. “I was                always fascinated by people in the Army and the            ,       police. But I couldn’t nurture any such ambitions                    as my highly orthodox father was totally against ><             giving any of his daughters an education.    )                 Thankfully, my mother sent us to school”, remi- >):>  niscences Mehrunnisha. “When I joined the NCC   :  S    in school, my father got furious and burnt my uni-   ;   form. Luckily, by that time, I had learnt some basics :   of judo and boxing. Later, after seeing a posse of  9 well-built men in black suits in the show Indian  > Idol, I wanted to become one of them”, she  >  recounts.  ; ; However, after her father suffered a loss in    self, along with hands-on experi- West Bengal Government’s and put her daughters in an orphan- business, the responsibility of becoming the fam-   )   ence.” A young mother, she gives the Gatidhara scheme in 2019. This way age. Today, her daughters stay with ily’s breadwinner was thrust on her. Luckily she   C   ; credit for her success to her parents, I can feed my family.” She lost her her, study in good schools, and she met Arun Rana, who owns a security agency and ))  husband and two siblings and says husband even before her first child is the owner of two cars. She drives a restaurant in Hauz Khas, South Delhi. Rana “more women are now shaking off was born. Manasi was soon thrown one herself while the other one is engaged her in his restaurant as he was “looking )C)  >  inhibitions, coming forward and out of her in-laws’ house, while, her driven by her sister. Ganga says that for women bouncers to put female customers at . supporting each other.” impoverished father was equally “I don’t want to look back, and I ease and found her very capable of easing any ten-  :  Though women at the steering unwilling to bear her burden. In would like to help more women      P      Q      sion.” Now, in her mid-30s, Mehrunnisha, who wheel may not be a uncommon search of a living, she left her who suffered like me.” maintains a strict workout regime, has earned the   sight, but, choosing it as a vocation father’s home for Kolkata, got a job Amrita Gupta, director, research  S            experience of working with many high-profile    is. Notwithstanding age-old biases at a loan financing company for a and advocacy, Azad Foundation    "            ,  women and men in the world of film, entertain-  N  O about women drivers, Delhi’s paltry sum, which enabled her to says that in order to encourage               ment and business. She looks forward to launch- Anjana, Kolkata’s Manasi and put her son at a care agency. In her resource-poor women, who are              ing her own security agency with her sister Jaipur’s Ganga are professional dri- lone struggle, she was duped by an mostly first generation learners, a                S  Tarannum, who is also a bouncer. vers. Leaving behind their traumat- unscrupulous man with false flexible training mode is followed,         Unlike the Ali sisters, for 24-year-old Sabina ic past, all of them got their train- promises of marriage, who desert- covering technical skills for the working for a top global brand in Gurugram, the ing under the ‘Women at the ed her once she became pregnant. licence test, and also transformative #     "         path was less bumpy. Sabina confidently says: “I Wheels’ programme of the Azad The local church came to her res- aspects like spoken English, self-              "  learnt martial arts in order to become a bouncer. Foundation, a multi-city-based cue and her life got irrevocably defence, basic etiquette. On an           ,   I am not in the profession for money alone, I get NGO. Anjana, who has been driving changed once she came in touch average, about 300-400 women get                   a lot of respect in my workplace. I shall marry, only commercial cabs for the last eight with the Azad Foundation. Now, training every year and about 50 per #                  if I am allowed to work.” Now, the vice-president years, now confidently says that, “I her elder son is in a boarding cent of them get placements.                  of a security agency with a pan-India clientele, enjoy my work. I got my heavy vehi- school, the younger one studies in Sadly, in spite of women’s foray                Sabina admits that “there is a growing demand for cle driving licence in 2020 and am a reputed school in Kolkata and into many non-traditional fields, women security personnel and many clients con- ready for any challenging job.” Manasi is saving money for a house only one-quarter of Indian women,                 ,    sider them safe, more disciplined and efficient.” Trapped in an unhappy marriage of her own. compared to 82 per cent of men, are        "     #  The security business is not the only glass ceil- with a drunkard husband who had While, Ganga’s poor father mar- in the labour market, says a World                ing that women are breaking. While, in the Indian no fixed income, Anjana was des- ried her off at an early age, and at Economic Forum, 2020 report.            #      psyche, alcohol, cocktails, booze are still taboo perately looking for a job to feed her her in-laws’ place, she faced contin- Worryingly, this is likely to shrink                 ( words and going to a bar is a strict “no, no” for two children when Azad uous harassment, initially, for dowry, further by 23.5 percentage points in                   girls, there are many women like Delhi’s Suchana Foundation came to her aid. Anjana, and later, for giving birth to two girl the post-pandemic phase, says              ,    Bera Sharma, who are breaking the barriers here now, in her late-30s, says that “my children. When she came to live Oxfam. too. A management degree-holder, Suchana is a The writer is former life’s only mission is to fulfil the with her husband in his workplace This major gender gap in               ( mixologist and currently the India brand head of Director-General, dreams of my two children. My hus- at Jaipur, she attempted to commit employment can only be reversed            Doordarshan, a major player in the global spirits industry. A pro- and All India Radio. band no longer interferes in my life, suicide along with her daughters by turning the focus on women in C               ( lific travel, cuisine and lifestyle writer with a huge She was also Press though the separation suit is still when she couldn’t bear the mental economic revival strategies and                 Instagram following, Suchana explains that Secretary, pending in the court.” Manasi, a vic- and physical torture any more. She adopting a gender-sensitive           F       “mixology is not only about creating a unique President of India. tim of child marriage, proudly says, was rescued from the railway station approach in a post-pandemic world. The views expressed              ( blend, but delving deep into the history and cul- are personal. “I use my Alto 300 car for commer- and given shelter at a welfare home, Only then will we be able to create          4         ture of each drink by continuously educating one- cial rides, which I got under the where she worked for some time, a ‘New India.’             #                ((   5               POINTCOUNTERPOINT         S           "             $&  ;&   '  $$  & &; '  &% & & '                       & ($&'  $$(&&  # ;'&  ()%       !           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Her moth- the felicity with which Indian social reformer allow their social standing to became who they are today, monies where women trail- er would often tell me sor- she sang English songs and educationist, come between them and the after beating all odds. On the blazers are recognised for rowfully about how she quite took my breath Savitribai Phule often world. If we look around us, sheer dint of their talent and their contribution are organ- 4  ,23 would be taunted by others away. credited as being the in the communities closest to hard work. ised across the length and for not having borne a son Shilpa was never mother of Indian femi- us, we may find many such When I asked Shilpa what breadth of the country and and I would pacify her and interested in studies but nism, to name one’s band women, who are precious her dreams and plans for the around the world. It is tell her that I, too, was one of completed her school after. The band members gemstones, shining beneath future are, she answered fear- encouraging to see the acco- four daughters. It was always education till the 12th are Shivraj, Raja, Aman, the rubble of class, caste and lessly and confidently, “I want lades and to learn about the wonderful to hear about her standard. Hearing her Varsha, Neha, Sunil, poverty. to be a very big singer in the women who are finally being daughters and slowly as the talk in English and listen- Rohit and Shilpa herself. The college which I have future. I want to take my band given their space under the anecdotes were narrated, I ing to her sing, in three brother (boy) singing, his Shivaraj is the been a part of for close to forward and perform abroad.” Sun. learnt about Shilpa. different languages with equal name is Vijay. He took me to Coordinator. Sunil plays the three decades has many such She trains daily. Sings But this article is a story I learnt that she could fluency, I understood as never his NGO named Ideal Youth cohone, Aman and Varsha, students. Students who come wherever called. Her passion about a young woman whom sing Hindi, English and even before that the university of Health and Welfare Society the guitar and Neha and Raja from the most underprivi- burns bright. She is undaunt- few know and as of now, her Punjabi songs. Soon I was life is as educative as actual and when we went there, he form the chorus. Shilpa is the leged situations but that did ed by circumstances. Failures public face is limited, to say delighted to actually hear her institutions of repute and told me that we could sing lead singer of the band and is not prevent Aisha from never dim her ebullient spir- the least. She is not part of a sing and she sang with her concrete. there. That platform became accompanied by Rohit. They becoming a writer, Smridhi it. So she may have no defin- large organisation. 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As per the amendments il marketing companies The Overall Business ing the same in the previous Furthermore, the propor- proposed under the Finance O(OMC) kept fuel prices Confidence Index stood at 74.2 round and 14 per cent a year tion of respondents citing Bill 2021, the authorised share efits schemes, or by issue of unchanged for the eighth con- in the current round, against back. ‘higher to much higher’ invest- capital of LIC shall be Rs shares to life insurance policy- secutive day across the four the index value of 70.9 report- The statement said ments in the coming six 25,000 crore divided into 2,500 holders of the Corporation, or metros on Sunday. ed in the previous survey and improved economic conditions months witnessed an upswing crore shares of Rs 10 each. otherwise,” it said. 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This together with mea- The percentage of partic- ipants said they foresee ‘high- paid-up or partly paid-up, said the corporation and for five was priced at 97.57, 93.11 In tandem with petrol The petrol and diesel prices sures announced as a part of ipants citing higher profits er to much higher’ investments the Finance Bill. years after the IPO, the Centre and 91.35 per litre, respec- prices, diesel prices too were have increased 26 times in the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ over next six months increased over coming six months as “The corporation may will hold not less than seven- tively, all unchanged from the unchanged in Delhi, Mumbai, 2021 with the two auto fuels package has infused optimism to 36 per cent in the latest sur- compared to 19 per cent par- from time to time increase its ty-five per cent. previous levels. 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PModi on Sunday said the Janaushadhi centres at every he CBIC has directed its case. open up to 40 screens across year (next fiscal) looks very it has recorded several fold More and more women are poor and needy have been corner of the country and Tfield offices to exercise These include where a tax- the country in the next fiscal. promising,” he added. jump in women entrepreneurs now venturing into entrepre- able to save Rs 50,000 crore some of its beneficiaries, that utmost prudence and maxi- able person has supplied any The company’s target of When asked if the compa- that directly ship products to neurship through online sell- annually due to various health- this scheme is becoming a mum caution in attachment of goods or services or both with- having 1,000 operational ny is also looking for acquisi- consumers which range from ing. On our platform, there has related measures taken up by very big companion of poor property of a taxpayer and out issue of any invoice with an screens has been pushed by a tion opportunities for adding healthcare to personal care, been a major uptick in the his government like providing and middle-class families. This said that such a remedy can be intention to evade tax; or issued year due to the outbreak of the screens, Bijli said the company electronics, etc. number of women D2C sellers affordable medicines, health- scheme is becoming the medi- considered in cases involving invoice or bill without supply COVID-19 pandemic to the always looks at the options The logistics firm regis- since early last year,” Shiprocket care and reducing the prices of um of both service and GST evasion, fake invoicing of goods or services or both; or end of fiscal 2022-23, a top available. tered a 273 per cent growth in co-founder and CEO Saahil medical devices. employment”. and delay of more than three fraudulently availed input tax company official has said. “There is no one approach the volume of shipments Goel said. Modi, who dedicated to the Underlining the various months in depositing tax col- credit. “We had to push back our for growth. We keep an eye out year-on-year done by women Shiprocket observed that nation the 7,500th Janaushadhi steps taken up by his govern- lected. Also cases where a tax- plan by exactly a year because for all sorts of opportunities as sellers when compared to a large chunk of the traction Kendra at North Eastern Indira ment to make healthcare The Central Board of payer has collected any amount of the pandemic ... By the end long as they make sense in February 2020. from women sellers, over 24 Gandhi Regional Institute of affordable to the poor and Indirect Taxes and Customs as tax but has failed to pay the of the financial year 2022-23, terms of numbers, location,” he “Shiprocket observed that per cent, came from social Health & Medical Sciences needy, he said prices of essen- (CBIC) has come out with same to the government we should be able to reach noted. there was a nearly 700 per cent media while online stores (NEIGRIHMS) in Shillong, tial drugs as well as medical guidelines for provisional beyond a period of three 1,000 screens,” Sanjeev Kumar The multiplex industry has increase in the women seller accounted for more than 12 per also said the move to provide devices such as stents and knee attachment of property under months from the date on which Bijli, Joint Managing Director, been one of the worst impact- count on its platform between cent, offline channels com- affordable medicines through implants have been reduced GST Act which tasks the such payment becomes due; or PVR Ltd told PTI. ed segments due to the out- February 2020 and February prising nearly 10 per cent. the Janaushadhi scheme is manifold. Commissioner to exercise due fraudulently obtained refund; The company, which break of the COVID-19 pan- 2021 with the count going The least traction was spreading across the length “It has led to the saving of diligence and carefully exam- or passed on input tax credit added 9 new screens this week demic. The government from a little over 2,000 to more observed from marketplaces and breadth of the country. Rs 12,500 crore per year for the ine all the facts of the case, fraudulently to the recipients in Mysuru and Kanpur, plans allowed cinema halls across the than 20,000 women sellers in a which accounted for a little In a virtual address at the needy people. The Ayushman including the nature of offence but has not paid the commen- to add 30-40 new screens in the country to operate at full capac- year, taking the total to almost over 3 per cent. The logistics ‘Janaushadhi Week’ celebrated Bharat scheme is helping 50 and amount of revenue surate tax would qualify for next financial year beginning ity from February 1 with adher- 23,000,” Shiprocket said in a platform also identified that across the nation from March crore people get Rs 5 lakh involved, and also record on file provisional attachment of prop- April 1. ence to COVID-19 safety pro- report. Tier-I cities, with nearly 55 per 1 to March 7 to create aware- worth of treatment. Over 1.5 the basis on which he/she has erty. Bijli said Rs 150 crore tocols. The new report compiles cent, had the maximum ness about the ‘Janaushadhi’ crore people have already taken formed such an opinion to The provisional attach- would be outlay for the open- Prior to that, multiplexes various trends observed by women sellers while Tier-II scheme, the Prime Minister this benefit. It is estimated attach property of the taxpay- ment of property would be ing of new screens in the next and cinema halls were operat- Shiprocket cities followed closely with said it is helping countrymen that it has led to savings of er. valid for a period of one year. fiscal.PVR at present operates ing at 50 per cent sitting capac- from February 2020 to over 45 per cent. living in tribal areas in the around Rs 30,000 crore for peo- “It is reiterated that the “It should be ensured that over 844 screens at 177 prop- ity in accordance with the February 2021 with a sample Shiprocket identified the North East and the mountain- ple.”It means that if we collate power of provisional attach- the value of property attached erties in 71 cities (India and Sri Unlock-5 guidelines issued by size of over 23,000 women top 5 categories in which ous areas. the savings being affected by ment must not be exercised in provisionally is not excessive. Lanka). the government following the sellers across India highlighting women sellers operate to be “Today when the 7,500th Janaushadhi, a routine/mechanical manner The provisional attachment Bijli said a strong content pandemic. Multiplexes and growth of Women in D2C Healthcare, comprising over 39 centre has been inaugurated, it Ayushman Bharat and ... The remedy of attachment of property shall be to the pipeline of star-studded Indian cinema halls were closed for (direct to consumers) sector per cent, Personal Care, con- has been held in Shillong. It is decline in prices of drugs and being, by its very nature, extra- extent it is required to protect and regional films as well as almost seven months and and opportunities for ‘wom- sisting of more than 25 per clear from this how much pub- stents (medical devices) if we ordinary, has to be resorted to the interest of revenue, that is foreign language films along opened in October last year. enpreneurs’, the company said. cent, apparel, comprising of lic health centres are expand- only take government schemes with utmost circumspection to say, the value of attached with an aggressive vaccination PVR had reported a con- The D2C sellers may get nearly 19 per cent, over 10 per ing in the North East,” Modi in the health sector, then poor and with maximum care and property should be as near as drive in the country will bring solidated net loss of Rs 49.10 orders from famous e-com- cent women in electronics, said. and middle-income groups are caution,” the CBIC said. possible to the estimated back audiences to the cinema. crore for thethird quarter merce portals, their own web- and kitchen products account- The Prime Minister, who saving around Rs 50,000 crore In the guidelines the CBIC amount of pending revenue “We have had a mixed ended December 2020, as it site or over phone and ship ed for almost 7 per cent of also interacted with people per year,” the Prime Minister listed out types of cases where against such person,” the CBIC couple of last months. 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They pointed out Bhatt, Shahana Goswami and Amruta Subhash, Season 1 Desmond Tutu. dents who have had inter- how girls were taught from releases on March 8 on Netflix. A recent study on vened at some point in their childhood to be submissive bystander behaviour aimed at lives shared interesting meth- and not challenge their sur- understanding and providing ods of interventions: roundings, at least not overtly. insights on bystander’s Swapping seats with the sur- The silence of the victims often thoughts and experiences when vivors/victims: The importance discourages bystander inter- they witness violence in pub- of quietly dealing with a situ- vention in public spaces. lic and private spaces and how ation of gender violence is these inform their decisions important, particularly from Why do people hesitate to about whether or not to inter- the perspective of the survivor. intervene? vene. It was conducted by Giving one’s mobile number Approximately 45.4 per cent Breakthrough India and hap- to connect later (particularly people said that they have not pened in two phases from involving cases of intimate intervened in an incident of July-August and September- partner violence wherein the violence against women. October 2020 with support woman might need time to Around 38.5 per cent said that from Uber India and IKEA reflect on her next step). they did not intervene because Foundation. Taking the survivor for med- they did not know what to do. As part of the collabora- ical help. Almost 31 per cent of them tion, Breakthrough launched Physically escorting someone said that they were worried  the #IgnoreNoMore campaign home when she is being about their own safety.  Widowed soon after marriage, a young woman to encourage bystander inter- harassed. Around 11.5 per cent of them grapples with an inability to grieve, quirky relatives and ventions and support collective physical, mental, verbal and women requires work at sev- facing violence. Resorting to violence or feel that they would be dragged  a startling discovery about her late husband. Starring action to end gender-based sexual abuse. The study also eral structural and systemic Around 67.7 per cent employing patriarchal scripts into police/legal matters. Sanya Malhotra, Sayani Gupta and Ashutosh Rana, the violence in public spaces. The highlighted how patriarchal levels. An important aspect respondents said that their like ‘don’t you have a mother Bystander intervention is a film releases on March 26. campaign underscored how practices were culturally among them is bystander sup- intervention resulted in the and sister?’ critical tool for preventing vio- bystanders can become agents embedded in society and its port. The lack of positive violence stopping. lence against women in public of change rather than just mere correlation between deterio- action from bystanders is not Social norms at play and private spaces. The govern- spectators. The partnership rating mental health, everyday just because they do not care. Why do people intervene? Around 78.4 per cent respon- ment should create and pro- facilitated an idea to create an misogyny and patriarchy. The fear of being blamed for The study found that the dents (female or others) said mote initiatives to encourage in depth research to under- Commenting on the find- the violence, of getting stuck urge to do the ‘right’ thing that they have experienced individual action and behaviour stand behaviour of active ings, Sohini Bhattacharya, in police and legal processes often drives bystanders to violence in public spaces (does to stop violence against bystander and also deterrents. President & CEO, are some challenges that stop intervene. A handful of not include public transport). women. Building accessible The study was conducted Breakthrough said, “For us, people. Not knowing what to respondents revealed that they Another 68 per cent people reporting systems, dissemina- in states such as Jharkhand promoting positive bystander do in such situations is anoth- were victims of child sexual said that they have experi- tion of reporting information, (Hazaribagh district), Bihar action to address Violence er hurdle that bystanders often abuse and domestic violence. enced violence while taking a gender sensitisation for police (Gaya district), Haryana Against Women (VAW) has face. But they could not resist their public transport. personnel and ensuring safety (Jhajjar district), Delhi, been a consistent focus area. Here are the key finding: perpetrators at that time. It Approximately 70 per cent of of the survivor and the Maharashtra (Mumbai), Our intent in undertaking Around 54.6 per cent of was this unresolved rage at the respondents said that they bystander will promote Telangana (Hyderabad) and such campaigns is to move the respondents said that they their own helplessness that would ideally like to help in bystander intervention. In     Kolkata, covering over 721 general public from identify- have intervened in an incident pushed them to intervene later scenarios of gender-based vio- addition, we need to bring in respondents (digital survey) ing violence against women of violence against women in in their lives. The respon- lence by intervening/speaking systemic and policy level shifts A crew of misfits investigates a series of supernatural and 91 in depth interviews. and girls as a personal issue. It a public space. dents also said that better out. for prevention of violence crimes in Victorian London for Dr Watson and his Most participants, particular- requires community action.” Approximately 55.3 per cent knowledge and awareness The respondents who have against women and girls and shadowy associate, Sherlock Holmes. Starring Mckell ly women, identified violence The report revealed that respondents observed the dis- about gender issues also had the experiences of ensure swift action against the David, Thaddea Graham and Jojo Macari, Season 1 as a broad term, consisting of building safer public spaces for comfort of the woman/girl helped them intervene. bystander intervention perpetrators. releases on March 26 on Netflix.

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With the utility of primarily in the video format. offering multiple courses on their plat- ing a transformative role as it is bring- audio content in their native languages, whole society has become corrupt; others say that audio going beyond radio services and In fact, recent reports suggest that forms, making it ideal for candidates ing inexpensive services into the deep ensuring better retention. because of corruption, the government has become entering into the digital realm, people are the current average screen time every preparing for government exams to be corners of the country by merely util- almost bankrupt. Newspapers are full of news about provided new learning opportunities. Be week is around 6.9 hours, on account of on top in the highly competitive space. ising existing infrastructure. In fact, sev- Reasons for audio’s resurgence and ghastly crime. Religious it news, entertainment or educational the ample time available during the pan- Be it courses like current affairs, static eral players in the podcasting and how the future looks leaders say that religion is information, audio is converting anytime demic. Indians access their internet GK, History or English. They are deliv- audio-based educational space are serv- One of the most impressive aspects being defamed. into learning time, considering that mostly through their smartphones, and ered by subject matter experts in the ing millions of students every day, mak- of audio that has only been rediscov- In fact, every individ- accessibility has become ubiquitous and within a year, it has increased by 25 per audio format, which helps in sequenc- ing it an effective medium for consum- ered during the pandemic is the posi- ual is an eye-witness to the affordable. Since radio, the subsequent cent, from 4.9 hours to 6.9 hours from ing audio content for exam preparation, ing good quality exam preparation tive effect of passive listening. Since the degeneration of morals advancements in technology moved April 2020 onwards. Such trends do not and cracking government jobs. content. lockdown and COVID-19 restrictions and all are crying for val- the audience towards television and per- indicate a healthy precedent, and audio Moreover, some of these apps also The critics often question the effi- were imposed, a majority of citizens ues. But why are all efforts sonal computers for their everyday could prove to a suitable hands-free alter- have versions that cater to feature phone cacy of audio as a medium of learning. remained indoors, relying on all the not showing any tangible needs. More importantly, education native. Even for education, video creation users, which function on low bandwidths They argue that providing both text and tools at their disposal to bring their lives transformation in even a and learning through the internet began and development are arduous process- and affordable data packs. It makes it eas- audio material for preparation could back to normal. Audio-streaming ser- few thousand people? to take shape in the early 2000s, laying es that require time and effort to achieve ier for users to download or stream con- overwhelm aspirants. However, there is vices and apps underwent astounding That’s a million dollar the foundations for an EdTech industry. quality. We often forget that a majority tent while consuming far lesser data as enough evidence from the scientific growth, thanks to the increase in con- question. If we ponder Due to the unexpected COVID-19 pan- of competitive exam aspirants hail from compared to video services. In fact, world that points towards audio’s role tent consumption by users while stay- deeply over the matter, demic, students, schools, training insti- tier III, IV cities, and rural areas that lack exclusive exam preparation content is in improving the cognitive abilities of ing home. we will find that there is no human being who does tutions, and colleges now view learning the resources to afford video-based ser- available in vernacular languages like listeners. The argument is that repeti- It further justifies the fact that not adopt any values whatsoever. Everyone does outcomes through a different lens. vices. Withprice constraints and limit- Hindi, Bengali, and others as well, tive listening can lead to better reten- people feel comfortable carrying out imbibe some values. However, the values differ from Within a span of a year, e-learning plat- ed access to the latest technologies, the reaching a wider audience beyond the tion of concepts. Analytical reasoning their daily chores and listen passive- man to man, depending upon his world-view or his forms have disrupted the ecosystem. chances of aspirants who wish to crack big cities. In addition to this, career too can be understood through audio, ly to educational content, thereby, sav- belief system because every man has some belief However, as a developing nation, examinations is hindered. On the bright coaches and teachers realise the quali- which is contrary to popular notions ing precious time. Further to this, it about his own identity, about the society, about man’s there are several challenges that we need side, the gap is now being addressed by ty, reach and potential of audio-based that audio’s role in imparting education is enabling the conversion of non- nature, about time and space, etc… Similary to cope with. For instance, all the major audio services, through podcasts, audio learning. The students are increasingly is inadequate for attaining reasoning study time into learning time, due to everyone has some views about religion, education, e-learning platforms require high qual- lectures, and bite-sized audio clips on expressing a desire to learn from the best, abilities. hands free devices that play audio files business, media, government, politics, etc. This net- ity video streaming and internet connec- course concepts due to easy production and short audio content and clips from Going by examples from the real through voice commands. Therefore, work of beliefs gives him/her a world-view, differ- tivity so that users are able to avail the processes and low costs. experts is the preferred format, and it is world, we can understand how cus- whether a person is preparing for gov- ent from the world-view of others. It is this world- resources they have to offer. redefining their approach towards job tomer care services, doctors and medics, ernment jobs or upskilling to reach view that determines a person’s outlook, attitudes Unfortunately, several corners of India Diversity in course offerings and seeking. and musicians develop an ear for greater heights in their career, audio and pattern of behaviour. are yet to see the infrastructure that can exam prep sound, structure, and form. Similarly, will continue to influence learning, People across the world practice values taught present high-bandwidth content for all. In the last couple of years, we have Effectiveness of audio-based learn- even in audio-based learning, it and impact even the future genera- by religious preceptors or some public figure. For Beyond this, people across generations seen the proliferation of several EdTech ing becomes easier by replaying audio files tions. example, some people put into practice vedantic, are suffering from various health effects apps, delivering different levels of edu- The quality learning programmes and practicing concepts by visualisation. (The writer is the COO of Khabri.) buddhist, jewish, christian, muslim values, while some others try to imbibe Gandhian values or val- ues taught by some leader. Now, all the above men- halhan is a nondescript ham- cajoling to counselling to get a dozen families, is approximate- tioned set of values were advocated by different Clet located one and a half kilo- consent for using their land for ly five kilometers from the near- souls, according to their world-view. However, there meters from the main road in &% the benefit of the villages other- est road head. Since my village is no universal code of conduct available for all peo- Shalla Gram Panchayat of Gohar wise everyone in the village has does not fall under Shalla Gram ple to follow. No one has, uptill now, given a com- block of Mandi district in the hilly to struggle,” says Raj. Panchayat, they can’t construct prehensive, all-inclusive, totally rational and state of Himachal Pradesh. 1    )    The roads have undoubted- the road from their allotted absolutely correct world-view because such a view Agriculture is the main source of ly changed the lives of the vil- funds,” shares Udham Singh. can be given only by one, for he (god) alone is per- livelihood for the residents of this       .)    lagers. Many farmers in these vil- The challenges of this village fectly moral, truly knowledgeable, all-virtuous and village who own five to seven lages are today earning a decent are also the same. The health and the parent of all souls, whichever religion, philos- bighas of land on an average. Till  )   )      income by growing cash crops transportation of agriculture ophy or world-view they may profess. He is of two years ago, the village did not like peas and other vegetables. produce are the main concern of impeccable character, without any weakness, incom- have a link road and was consid-   :@!2:@:@: This wasn’t doable earlier because the villagers here as well. parably just and fair, totally free from prejudice of ered a major development chal- of the fear that their produce will Connecting villages to road any sort, above any sectarian, regional, racial or nar- lenge by its inhabitants. perish before it could be trans- heads in this state, especially in row view and without any consideration of bene- Anybody who fell sick had to ported to the market. Another extremely remote and hilly ter- fit to himself. He has not even the least degree of be taken on a chair or charpoy constraint was the money rains is a tedious task. Getting selfishness but is overwhelmed with love for all and (cot) by at least four men to the required to be paid for the ponies clearances, especially for the vil- the will to be generous, kind, compassionate, co- main road from where they could which cost them a lot. lages that come under forest operative, friendly and ever-helpful. be taken to the nearest hospital. The construction of a 16- areas is not that easy, carving out But what is essentially relevant in the present The farmers had to hire ponies for kilometer-long road has solved roads through mountains is time context is that he has the knowledge of the present, carrying their produce to nearby connectivity issues of a popula- consuming, costly and difficult. the past and the future in its entirety and without markets. It became a tedious tion of over 1,000 people in five According to the informa- any gaps. The knowledge which he has is not divid- task, especially during the mon- villages. It has given a boost to tion available on the official ed into any departments or compartments but is soon. The tough, hilly twisted tourism as it connects them to a website of The Public Works wholesome. It does not have any inner contradic- trails become muddy, slippery famous temple. This road has also Department (PWD) of tions. It is final and does not require any research and risky to commute. The gov- been metaled. With lakhs of peo- Himachal Pradesh government, or future confirmation. It takes into account all reli- ernment’s commitment to work ple travelling here, opportunities 6,948 out of its 17,449 villages gions, culture, geophysical circumstances, human towards connecting rural India, for employment have opened were not connected by road till nature, etc. It is theoretical, practical and also expe- the long-standing demand of the sell them at a much higher price from nearby villages to carry his lage that was connected by a link up. The Gram Panchayat has also the end of October 2020, which riential. It has distilled wisdom, without any impu- villagers for the link road finally because of which our income has mother to the main road from road was a few months ago in been able to increase its revenue means that nearly 40 per cent of rities, fallacies and pseudo elements. It does not have materialised two years ago. gone up,” shares Purnanand. where she was taken to the hos- November 2020. Shalla Gram from parking fees for the vehicles. the villages in the state were not even a grain of fake or artificial ingredients. So, the “The link road has trans- This is the story of every pital. They carried her on a chair Panchayat is indeed a remote area For Udham Singh, a resident connected. Their challenges are world-view formed on the basis of that revealed formed our lives,” says household in 35 small and big vil- on the steep path on hilly terrain. of Mandi district tucked away in of Village Chatti, it is a matter of endless. Monsoon and winter knowledge or divine wisdom is the only one that Purnanand, a resident of the vil- lages in Shalla Gram Panchayat. It took them almost an hour to a difficult mountainous terrain. envy as his village is located on the become even more difficult due is capable of removing a person’s flaws of charac- lage. Now the pickup vans and All these villages have been con- cover the small distance. The process to get these link roads boundary of Shalla and Tulna to the lack of connectivity. Seeing ter. It is that knowledge which brings right type of ambulances can easily come on nected by link roads to their main Overwhelmed by the Panchayat’s was equally difficult. Gram Panchayat. A home guard how the lives of inhabitants of values and transformation in one’s life. this road which is connected to road heads for transportation. A concern, “It wasn't easy at all - making with agricultural land, Udham Shalla Gram Panchayat has been It is, therefore, essential that those who earnest- the state highway. “We are now single household hamlet of Jeyog “It took almost five years to rounds of the concerned depart- has been running from pillar to transformed through these link ly and sincerely feel that our society should be value- able to save money that we used too was connected via a link road connect every single village and ments for sanctions and clear- post to get a link road sanctioned roads, villagers of other remote based should also make all efforts that they them- to pay for hiring ponies. one year ago. hamlet in all the seven wards of ances, pleading villagers to part for his small village but has not regions are full of hope that soon selves and all others should have the right world- Sometimes our vegetables would Hetram recalls the day his this Gram Panchayat with road with their land for the sake of the been successful in his endeavors their prayers will see the light of view, for without it, cultivation and development of perish or we had to sell them at mother fell sick. He had to wait heads,” informs Raj Kumar, the convenience of all others. One has so far. day. right values will remain mere a wishful thinking or throw away prices. Now we can for a day to get help from men Panchayat Pradhan. The last vil- to apply every method from “My village, with nearly half L   0  an unrealised dream.

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;   Rangers four years to get back to the top flight. angers have waited 10 years Even on their return to the Rto get back to the top of Premiership, they were ill- Scottish football and Steven equipped to compete with a Gerrard his whole career for a Celtic side that won 12 domes- league title, but the time has tic trophies in a row between finally come for the blue side of 2016 and 2020. Glasgow divide. Gerrard was the first Celtic's latest stumble at Rangers manager to be given a Dundee United on Sunday third season to prove himself sealed what has been known for after failing to win a trophy in his many months, that runaway first two. leaders Rangers were not going "It's been a long journey over to be caught as they stopped the the three years. There has been Hoops from setting a new record some real lows in there," said of 10 consecutive Scottish league Gerrard after Saturday's 3-0 win titles. over St Mirren opened up a 21- While both sides of the Old point lead at the top of the table. Firm divide have had their peri- "We've played with maturi- ods in the wilderness as the other ty and control throughout the won nine-in-a-row before, nei- season. What we've seen is a ther had previously plunged the team that is now in a place that depths Rangers have over the can play with maturity, control past decade. and style. Relegated to the fourth-tier of Scottish football after going PATIENCE PAYS OFF into liquidation in 2012, it took That patience has more than been rewarded as the Gers have romped to the title without los- ing a game, but it had also been A shock 1-0 home defeat to earned. Hamilton shortly before Scottish Celtic may have prevailed in football shutdown due to the 9(   the previous two seasons, but the coronanvirus pandemic a year signs were there that there was ago was a case in point. substance to go with the star dust Many fans that night at 3   of Rangers appointing the former Ibrox turned on Gerrard and did Liverpool and England captain. not believe he could take Rangers ;  >  Gerrard delivered two any further. However, a five- league wins over Celtic in his first month break as the 2019/20 obert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick to leave him on 31 season, Rangers' first since 2011, Scottish season never restarted RBundesliga goals this season and seal Bayern Munich's 4- then in his second won at Celtic allowed the 40-year-old to reflect 2 comeback home win over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Park for the first time in a and come back with the perfect Dortmund raced into a 2-0 lead as Erling Haaland net- decade. blend between attack and ted twice in the first nine minutes behind closed doors at the However, it was the mark he defence. Allianz Arena. was making on European foot- Domestically, Rangers have However, Lewandowksi then struck twice - the second ball that proved an even better conceded an incredible nine from the penalty spot - to haul Bayern level before the break. barometer of Gerrard's tactical goals in 32 league games. In Leon Goretzka put Bayern ahead for the first time with nous. Europe, they went on the front two minutes left before the Poland striker completed his hat- After being embarassed by foot to beat Royal Antwerp 9-5 trick on 90 minutes. Progres Niederkorn in the on aggregate in the last 32 of the "The quality is certainly there, that's our DNA," said Europa League first qualifying Europa League. Thomas Mueller of Bayern's fightback. round the season before Gerrard The use of a narrow front The win leaves Bayern two points clear of RB Leipzig at arrived, Rangers find themselves three and flying full-backs to pro- the top of the table. in the last 16 of that competition vide width has earned compar- "We shook ourselves up at 2-0 down and deserved to win for the second consecutive sea- isons with the style used by because we were the dominant team for (the last) 60 minutes," son. Jurgen Klopp to turn Liverpool said Bayern coach Hansi Flick. For all their domestic silver- into title winners after a 30-year Bayern have won the last five meetings between the clubs. ware and a huge financial advan- wait. "We weren't good enough. We started well, but didn't play tage over the rest of Scottish foot- Gerrard never got his good enough football. We should have been more brave," said ball in the past 10 years, Celtic's Premier League winner's medal Dortmund midfielder Emre Can. last victory in a knockout tie of at Anfield as a player, but his The match delivered on its billing as the battle of the European competition came in achievements in handling the Bundesliga's star strikers. 2004. Glasgow goldfish bowl have Haaland scored with just two minutes gone when his shot Gerrard's European record already seen him strongly linked clipped the heel of Jerome Boateng. was built on an organised with a return to Liverpool once Bayern were reeling after nine minutes when Thorgan defence that could quickly spring Klopp moves on. Hazard flicked the ball back inside for Haaland to again smash to counter-attack dangerously. That time will surely come. the ball home. In his first two seasons, hav- For now, Gerrard has earned Dortmund could have been 3-0 up on 25 minutes, but ing to be the protagonists with himself a hero status in one half Thomas Meunier squandered the chance to shoot. the ball against the rest of of Glasgow to match what he A minute later, Bayern pulled a goal back when Leroy Sane Scottish football would often experienced as a local legend on squared the ball for Lewandowski to score. prove Rangers' undoing. Merseyside.