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Flawed G7 SUMMIT MacBook Pro RBI Board agrees to transfer safety risk on Modi to Trump: No place Rs 1.76 lakh crore to govt flights l DGCA says can't carry it l Cash infusion expected to beat slowdown NEW DELHI: Aviation reg- for mediation on Kashmir PNS n MUMBAI practices, statutory provisions ulator DGCA on Monday and the impact of the RBI's said passengers should not PNS n BIARRITZ The Central Board of the public policy mandate and carry models of 15-inch Reserve Bank of India on operating environment on its MacBook Pro laptops that Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday decided to transfer a balance sheet and the risks Apple deemed a safety risk on Monday in the presence of sum of Rs 1,76,051 crore to the involved. The committee's rec- due to overheating batteries. United States of America Government of India com- ommendations were guided by Apple had on June 20 issued President Donald Trump cate- prising Rs 1,23,414 crore of the fact that the RBI forms the a notice on its website regard- gorically stated that there was no surplus for the year 2018-19 primary bulwark for monetary, ing the risk posed by the space for any country to medi- and Rs 52,637 crore of excess financial and external stabili- models of the MacBook Pro ate between the bilateral issues provisions identified as per the ty. Hence, the resilience of the laptops. "Apple has deter- facing India and Pakistan. revised Economic Capital RBI needs to be commensurate mined that, in a limited num- The statement from PM Framework (ECF) adopted at Reserve Bank of India. with its public policy objectives ber of older generation 15- Modi came as he met President the meeting of the Central The committee has since and must be maintained above inch MacBook Pro units, the Trump on the sidelines of the Board Monday. submitted its report to the the level of peer central banks battery may overheat and G7 summit in Biarritz, France The RBI, in consultation RBI Governor. The commit- as would be expected of a cen- pose a fire safety risk. and made it clear that the with the government, had con- tee's recommendations were tral bank of one of the fastest Affected units were sold pri- Kashmir issue will not see the stituted an expert committee to based on the consideration of growing large economies of the marily between September intervention of any third power. review the Extant Economic the role of central banks' finan- world. 2015 and February 2017 and "India and Pakistan have too Capital Framework of the cial resilience, cross-country Related report on Page 8 product eligibility is deter- many bilateral issues, and we mined by the product serial should sit down and work Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump meet up on the sidelines of the G7 summit, as aides from number," it added. towards finding a solution for both countries look on, at Biarritz in France on Monday them. India and Pakistan need to fight against poverty and lack "This is an important meet- of education, need to work ing with my friend and the PM Modi ‘really feels he has it under Chidambaram's towards the upliftment of peo- world's oldest democracy. India ple in both nations. India and is the biggest democracy in the control’: Trump on Kashmir custody Pakistan have many bilateral world. He (Trump) congratu- rime Minister Narendra Modi that he has the situation under issues to resolve and we do not lated me on the election victo- PMonday said India and control," added President Trump, extended trouble any other country with ry. We can both work together, Pakistan were one before 1947 who was addressing reporters mediation," said PM Modi as we have common values which and are capable of solving their along with PM Modi ahead of NEW DELHI: P Trump looked on. can be of use to the world. In the own problems - reiterating their meeting on the sidelines of Chidambaram will be in The statement comes just field of economy, we are in con- India's stand that Jammu and the G7 summit in France. "There Insider CBI custody for four more days after President Trump stant talks and place due con- Kashmir is a bilateral matter are many bilateral issues days, till Friday, a Delhi claimed that PM Modi had sideration of their (US) sugges- before US President Donald between India and Pakistan, and trading will court said today, wrapping asked him to mediate with tions. Indian diaspora in the US, Trump, who had twice offered to we don't want to trouble any up a bad day in courts for Pakistan to find a solution to the the way they have been a party mediate in the issue. "We spoke third country. We can discuss be exposed: the former Union Minister Kashmir when the two had to the US progress, I thank the last night about Kashmir... and and resolve these issues arrested in a corruption met on the sidelines of G20 people and administration of the the Prime Minister really feels bilaterally," PM Modi said. Botsa investigation last summit in Japan's Osaka. US for that," added PM Modi. Tigress dies after eating Wednesday. The CBI had PNS n VIJAYAWADA asked a special court for more custody alleging that Now, it is the turn of Minister he had been "uncoopera- Gold touches poisoned wild boar for Municipal Administration tive". Earlier in the day, the Development is the only and Urban Development Botsa Supreme Court refused to new high of l Satyanarayana after Finance take up his request for pro- Big cat found dead in forest on Minister Buggana tection from arrest by the weapon to combat Maoism: CM Maha side of border with Telangana Rajendranath, who had CBI, saying it was "infruc- over Rs 40k launched a tirade against the tuous" after his arrest. SEELAM AROZIE PNS n Mumbai MAYANK TIWARI said. Pieces of meat recovered TDP leaders alleging that they Arguments on Mr n VIJAYAWADA n HYDERABAD from the big cat's intestines were involved in insider trad- Chidambaram's second "This is indeed an unprece- will be sent to the Regional ing with regard to lands in request for protection Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan dented high, but lower by at A five-year-old female tigress Forensic Science Laboratory Amaravati. The State govern- against arrest by the Reddy said that Left wing least 20 per cent in US Dollar was found dead in a farm on (RFSL) in Nagpur for ment has strategically placed its Enforcement Directorate extremism can be put to an terms. Presently, it is $1,545 on Saturday in Dhaba forest range toxicology and histopatholo- arguments before the public were inconclusive. A third end only by promoting inte- the Comex, lower that $1,920 of Chandrapur district in gy analysis. over the previous TDP gov- petition, challenging his grated development in the in September 2011," expert Maharashtra, a few km away Prima facie, autopsy reports ernment's alleged irregularities. arrest by the CBI, was not Maoist-infested areas. For this and former All Indian Gems from Sirpur of Komaram suggest that the tigress died Botsa Satyanarayana said on even listed. to become a reality, the Centre & Jewellery Federation Bheem-Asifabad district of after it ate a wild board which Monday that details of insid- should contribute funds liber- Chairman Bachhraj Telangana. was poisoned by locals of er trading that took place in ally. Addressing a meeting Bamalwa said. "The post-mortem revealed Podasa village near where it the Capital Region will be convened by the Union According to Bamalwa, if that the cause of death is poi- was found dead. shared to the public at an Kodela files Ministry of Home Affairs in the current global political soning," said Telangana forest Wild boars were destroying appropriate time. Stating that New Delhi on Monday, he said crises and the trade wars con- officials who are investigating cotton crop so the villagers the State government has thor- plea in HC tribals had believed the YSRCP, tinue to escalate, then the the case along with had laid out poisoned vegeta- ough information about the which had prepared its mani- gold prices may shoot up fur- Maharashtra forest depart- tion on the fields to kill the land scams, the minister said VIJAYAWADA: Former festo with human develop- ther, crossing Rs 41,000 per 10 ment officers. boars. A boar that might have a former Union minister had Speaker Kodela Sivaprasada ment as its agenda and gave a gms in the next few months. "A wild boar carcass was consumed the poison was been claiming that he had no Rao has filed a petition massive mandate to it in the However, he said optimisti- found near the body of a fully later eaten up by the tigress, lands in the Capital. against officials of the general elections. After coming cally that despite the zooming grown tigress," forest officials which led to its death. Continued on Page 4 Assembly in the High Court to power, the government has Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy presenting a bouquet to Home Minister prices, demand for gold may on Monday. been making long strides by Amit Shah in New Delhi on Monday be marginally affected, around He urged the High Court bolstering the education, 10 per cent or so, as the wed- to order Assembly officials to healthcare and infrastructure the first of its kind institute in the view that a super special- ding and festival seasons begin take away furniture, which is and social welfare sectors. a tribal region. The Centre ty hospital should be estab- next month, which are incom- BJP disowns TGV remarks with him. Jagan reeled out the mea- should immediately give nec- lished within the limits of plete without gold in India. PNS n VIJAYAWADA other leaders not to make Vizianagaram, Kakinada, He mentioned in the peti- sures taken in three months essary approvals for the insti- every ITDA. Efforts are already "Instead of fresh purchases, statements that are contra- Guntur and Kadapa corre- tion that despite his letter after formation of his govern- tute, he urged and said an engi- being made in this direction, people may opt for recycling BJP Official Spokesperson P dictory to the party's stand on sponding to the Regional requesting to take the furni- ment in Andhra Pradesh. As neering college is also being he disclosed. of old gold, at least up to 25 per Raghu Ram said that the any issue. He clarified that Development Boards com- ture, officials had raided sev- part of the AP Reorganisation mooted in the area for the ben- Stating that all these initia- cent, in view of the higher statement of MP TG there is no change in BJP's ing up at these centres. He eral of his premises and filed Act, the Centre had promised efit of tribals. tives are being planned in prices," Bamalwa said. Venkatesh on Capital is his stand on the Capital City of had stated that this concept cases against him. setting up of a Tribal The Chief Minister said the addition to the measures being Seconding this, Mumbai personal view and the party Amaravati. was conveyed to BJP High Advocate on behalf of the University in the State, but the tribals living in remote areas taken in the social welfare Jewellers' Federation President has nothing to do with it. Venkatesh, who joined BJP Command by Jaganmohan government sought time to exercise is being unduly are facing a lot of troubles due sector, Jagan said peace could Rakesh Shetty said the inci- Speaking to the media in from TDP recently, made a Reddy. present their arguments in delayed. He disclosed that a to non-availability of quality be established through all- dence of recycling of old gold New Delhi on Monday, statement that Chief Minister However, Raghu Ram clar- the High Court and the court medical college is being set up healthcare and said as a part of round development of tribals. is actually as high as 70 per Raghu Ram said BJP is a dis- YS Jaganmohan Reddy is ified that BJP is committed to had postponed the case to by the State government in the an exercise to solve the prob- cent and sales have declined by ciplined party and openly planning to set up four the construction of Capital Tuesday. Paderu Agency area, which is lem, the State government is of Continued on Page 4 over 65 per cent. appealed to Venkatesh and Capital Cities in City Amaravati only. TODAY ALMANAC ‘State govt will Month & Paksham: Noose tightening around Yarapathineni Shravana & Krishna Paksha Panchangam G RAVI KIRAN ordered a CID inquiry against n VIJAYAWADA complete Polavaram’ Tithi : Dwadashi: 02:36 am(Next Day) Former MLC TVG Krishna Reddy filed a him in February 2019. The court had asked the then TDP Nakshatram: Punarvasu 01:13 am Andhra Pradesh High Court petition against Yarapathineni Srinivasa government to control illegal PNS n VIJAYAWADA (Next Day) has given its nod for a CBI Rao in the High Court, which ordered a mining in the area. Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start inquiry into illegal mining CID inquiry against him in February 2019. In the CID inquiry, it has Minister for Panchayat Raj any important work) activities of former MLA come to light that Srinviasa and Mines Peddireddy Rahukalam: 03:23 pm – 04:57 pm Yarapathineni Srinivasa Rao The court had asked the then TDP Rao had allegedly acquired Ramachandra Reddy said that in the Palnadu region of others' quarries forcibly. One the Polavaram construction Yamagandam: 09:11 am – 10:44 am government to control illegal mining in Guntur district. of the victims had attempted works cannot be handed over Varjyam: 02:05 pm - 03:34 pm After studying the CID's the area suicide. The victims alleged to the Union government. The Gulika: 12:17 pm - 01:50 pm report on illegal mining of that the police did not enter- Polavaram works will be con- Good Time: (to start any important work) limestone by the companies tain any complaint against tinued only through retender- Amritakalam: 11:00 pm - 12:29 am owned by Yarapathineni during the TDP's regime the police instead of taking Yarapathineni at that time. ing, the minister has clarified Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:52 am - 12:42 pm Srinivasa Rao, it is learnt, the Former MLA Yarapathineni Srinivasa (2014-19). During this period, any serious measures to con- No case was registered and said that the people need High Court has come to this Rao (file photo) he had expanded his mining trol illegal mining, cooperat- against Yarapathineni despite not have any doubts about the VIJAYAWADA conclusion. business in a big way. ed with Yarapathineni complaints were filed against Polavaram works. "The State former would supervise the It has given three days' Yarapathineni and there YSRCP has highlighted the Srinivasa Rao. TDP Chief N him in February 2019. Government will complete the Polavaram works. WEATHER time to the State government seems to be no way out for illegal mining in Guntur dis- Chandrababu Naidu had also It was only in July after Polavaram project", the minis- The State government will Forecast: Isolated Thunderstorms to take a decision on CBI him in the case. The CID has trict during the election cam- shielded him, considering him YSRCP came to power that ter reiterated. invite tenders for the project Temp: 36/27 inquiry into the issue. The submitted his bank records, paign. Party Chief YS as a big force in the Palnadu police registered cases against Reddy said here on Monday aimed at providing drinking Humidity: 67% court opined that an enforce- which confirms the unac- Jaganmohan Reddy also region. him. If the government choos- that Union Minister for Water water to each and every house- Sunrise: 06.01 ment directorate inquiry is counted amounts received stressed this during his Former MLC TVG Krishna es CBI and ED inquiry, Resources Gajendra Singh hold next month, the minister Sunset: 06.33 also needed in the case. through illegal mining. walkathon and all his meet- Reddy filed a petition against Yarapathineni Srinivasa Rao Shekavat will tour Andhra said and added that the project Current Weather Conditions This decision of the High Yarapathineni Srinivasa ings held in Guntur district. Yarapathineni Srinivasa Rao will be getting into deep Pradesh next month, the min- is estimated to cost around Rs Updated August 26, 2019 5:00 PM Court has closed the door on Rao was the MLA of Gurazala YSRCP leaders alleged that in the High Court, which trouble. ister said and added that the 60,000 crore. VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | AUGUST 27, 2019 vijayawada 02

CAPSULE ‘Parliament become Top priority to welfare of differently-abled: Collector redundant under Modi rule’ PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n VIJAYAWADA District Collector Md The scrapping of Imtiyaz on Monday said that Two trains CPI National Secretary D Raja Article 370 was the welfare of the different- on Monday said that both done without the ly-abled would be given top rescheduled RSS and BJP were keen to rub- consensus of priority. VIJAYAWADA: South Central bing their ideologies on peo- people of Jammu and He was speaking to some Railway on Monday, in a release, ple and making Parliament Kashmir, and the State differently-abled suffering said that two trains were redundant in a gradual man- assembly was not taken from a spinal cord problem, rescheduled owing to late ner. who had come to meet him at running pairing train. Train No. Speaking to media persons into consideration. “In a the sub-collector's office to 12026 Secunderabad - Pune on the sidelines of the party’s planned manner, the BJP express their concerns, Shatabdi Express Scheduled to State Council meeting at government kept the He said all the eligible dif- depart Secunderabad at 14. 45 Dasari Bhavan here, he said Assembly in suspended ferently-abled would be given hrs on August 26 is the much-publicised one animation and the necessary cooperation to rescheduled to depart at 18. 45 nation one election, one nation ensure the validation by doc- District Collector Imtiyaz interacting with the differently-abled in Vijayawada on hrs on the same day due to late one flag and one nation and implemented the law in a tors with regard to the diag- Monday running its pairing train. Train one tax theories were meant to highhanded manner” nosis of their disability. No. 22872 Tirupati - centralise power thus crushing — D RAJA, The differently-abled asked all schemes. They said that the very concept of democra- the Collector to take steps to Imtiyaz asked under his leadership, they will Bhubaneswar Express scheduled CPI National Secretary D Raja addressing the party's State Council meeting in CPI National Secretary to depart Tirupati at 12:15 hrs on cy. Vijayawada on Monday give them a pension of Narayana Rao, the strive to make the district the August 26 is rescheduled depart “If everything is honky dory Rs 10,000 per month. assistant director best among the rest of districts at 16.15 hrs on the same day in Jammu and Kashmir why suspended animation and the fascist regime of Prime which are the primary com- Imtiyaz responded and on all fronts. due to late running its pairing the opposition delegation was implemented the law in a Minister Narendra Modi, who ponent of the Indian economy. asked Narayana Rao, the assis- of the Department Responding to the appreci- train. not permitted to interact with highhanded manner”. He said was keen to make the “The Indian economy is on the tant director of the of Differently- ations, the Collector said that people. This is nothing, but sti- the people of Jammu & Parliament a mere rubber verge of collapse thanks to the Department of Differently- with the collective support of Abled Welfare, to 3,243 applications fling the voice of democracy” Kashmir were living in fear stamp. “It is unfortunate many wrong policies of the govern- Abled Welfare, to take up nec- officials and employees, the he added. and advised the Central gov- secular parties have their com- ment”. essary action. take necessary district received recognition at received at Spandana Raja said scrapping of ernment to reconsider its deci- pulsions, but as Left parties, He said there was every Krishna District Collector the national level. Article 370 was done without sion. both CPI and CPM should lead possibility that the reservations Md Imtiyaz was honoured by action to lend a “With collective sincere VIJAYAWADA: As many as 3,243 the consensus of people of The senior Left leader the fight against BJP-RSS, as will be cancelled and this Krishna District Officers' helping hand to support, we can achieve the applications were received by Jammu and Kashmir and the blamed the Centre for not there is no need to compro- observation gathered credence Association and presented those who desired results. The need of the revenue officers at the Spandana State Assembly was not taken granting the Special Category mise”. with the recent utterings of RSS him a plant on Monday hour of teamwork,” he reiter- programme held at Joint into consideration. “In a Status to Andhra Pradesh. He said the Modi govern- chief Mohan Bhagwat. “The Several officers applauded need help ated. Joint Collector Madhavi Collector’s office on Monday. planned manner, the BJP gov- He said all the secular par- ment was keen to privatising all Central government needs to the efforts of the Collector in Latha and other officials par- District Collector Imtiyaz, Joint ernment kept the assembly in ties should join hands to fight the public sector undertakings, be clean on his statement”. keeping the district on top in ticipated in the programme. collector K Madhavi Latha, Joint Collector -2 K Mohan Kumar were present at the programme. “There is a huge response from the public for the programme,” said the Collector. “About 2,740 APCC pays tribute applications for houses, 248 relating to civil supplies, 26 regarding pensions were received,” he added. He said 11 to Seva Dal founder applications were received for n rural housing and 8 regarding PNS VIJAYAWADA picketing and enrolment of Police issues. He also said the new members into the officers received applications in Andhra Pradesh Congress Congress party,” he added. the limits of VMC also". Commanding Officer of INS Eksila Commodore Kari Murlidhar addressing the Committee members on He said Seva Dal became gathering in Visakhapatnam on Monday Monday observed the 44th the central volunteer organ- death anniversary of isation of Congress and IOC beats Andhra Narayan Subba Rao focused its attention on Colts by 35 runs Hartikar, who was instru- imparting its volunteer’s INS Eksila celebrates mental for the formation of physical training and VIJAYAWADA: Indian Oil Seva Dal. worked towards promoting Corporation defeated Andhra PCC General Secretary communal amity. Colts by 35 runs in the Sir Vizzy th Meesala Rajeshwara Rao Rao said that the Trophy tournament held 28 anniversary ,who was the chief guest, Congress party was acting simultaneity at Visakhapatnam said that Narayan Hartikar in line with the ambitions and Vizianagaram Monday. At PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM bines and gas turbine gener- founded the Dal in 1923 in the great leader and exhort- Vizianagaram, IOC made 255 in ators. INS Eksila in its present the AICC Kakinada ses- ed all Congressmen to fol- the allotted 50 overs and in reply INS Eksila celebrated its 28th form was commissioned on sion, which played an low his footsteps. “The two- Andhra Colts was all-out for 220 anniversary on Monday. August 26. The event was important role in the free- time Rajya Sabha MP has in the 47th overs. The scores: INS Eksila previously marked by the traditional dom movement and conferred Padma Bhushan IOC 255 in 50 overs (Pinal Shah known as 'The Marine Gas 'anniversary cake' cutting cer- helped the new party award and his ceaseless con- 61, Paresh Patel 53. Kamaruddin Turbine Overhaul Centre' emony followed by members to join the tribution in public life”. six for 57) bt Andhra Colts 220 (MGTOC), was set up in 'Barakhana' for all service, A CITU leader addressing a meeting of ASHA workers in Vijayawada on Monday Congress party. The event was attended in 46.5 overs (P Tapaswi 107, Y October of 1991 to create a DSC and civilian personnel “The Dal played a stellar by APCC staff members, Sandeep 42). Baroda 296 for composite, self-contained working at Eksila. role in the civil disobedience district presidents, city lead- nine in 50 overs (Kedar Devdhar gas turbine overhaul facili- Commanding Officer of movement, organising mass ers and party cadre. 60, Vishnu Solanki 65, Ninad ty, manned by naval per- INS Eksila Commodore Kari ASHA workers stage massive protest Ratha 42) bt ACA President’s XI sonnel. Murlidhar addressed the 190 for eight 40 overs (B. The unit since its forma- gathering and greeted them PNS n VIJAYAWADA between 74 and 50 marks will Sumanth 91) – DLS method. tion has undertaken overhaul on the occasion of ship's ASHA workers took get Rs 5,000. Those who get Mumbai 122 in 35 overs (Sairam of a wide range of gas tur- anniversary. Dharna Chowk in Vijayawada part in a meeting less than 49 will get Rs 2,500. Patil 31, Karthikeya Sharma six was agog with anti-govern- This percentage slabs will get for 26) lost to MPCA 126 for ment slogans as thousands of organised by the CITU more harm to ASHA workers”, one in 20.3 overs (Nishant Accredited Social Health in protest against they said. Kushwah 54, Venkatesh 45 n.o.). Activists (ASHA) from all over They demanded payment of Pondicherry 246 for eight in 50 the State took part in a meet- wrong policies of the Rs 10,000 as salary to all. They overs (Karthik Sukumaran 68, ing organised by the CITU in YSRCP government said this was one of the Vigneshwaran 61) bt HPCA 218 protest against wrong policies promises of the Chief Minister in 47.3 overs (Shubham Arora of Chief Minister YS made ahead of Assembly elec- 90, Digvijay 32, Santhy Moorthy four for 35). Jaganmohan Reddy. dirty trick by announcing a tions in the State. “Under the They said the Chief slab system. TDP regime, we suffered a lot Minister, who increased “In the health assistant and only before the elections, salaries of ASHA workers in exams, which will be con- former CM Naidu increased the medical and health ducted for Village Secretariats, the salaries to Rs 3,000. But, the department from the existing those who get 75 marks will get present CM is harming us by APCC General Secretary Meesala Rajeshwara Rao paying tribute to the late Rs 3,000 to Rs 10,000, play a Rs 10,000 and these who get introducing the slab system". Narayan Subba Rao Hartikar in Vijayawada on Monday ‘Govt projects will help steel industry bounce back’ Vasireddy ACA administrator Syed Ali giving Padma assumes n away Man-of-the-Match prize to PNS VISAKHAPATNAM Rath observed that tional volumes in neighboring B Sumanth of Andhra President's XI and South East Asian coun- charge as APWC in Vizianagaram on Monday Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited producing steel at tries, which will create a long (RINL) Chairman and low cost is the term customer base. Chairperson Managing Director PK Rath, Cost cutting measures: To PNS n AMARAVATI while reviewing the perfor- need of the hour overcome the present reces- VIJAYAWADA mance of the plant and current and is a prime sion in the market, RINL has YSRCP leader Vasireddy steel market scenario with requisite for adopted cost cutting mea- Padma assumed charge as BULLION RATES senior management here on sures, which are yielding Andhra Pradesh Women's GOLD Monday, took stock of the sit- sustainable encouraging results. To be Commission (APWC) growth, and RINL ` 38,700 (10 gm) uation on company’s financial globally competitive, RINL Chairperson here on ` front and the initiatives to is moving in that has been adopting cost Monday. 600 improve the cash flow. improvement technologies, Minister for Women and SILVER He expressed the hope that direction to optimisation of usage of raw Child Welfare Taneti ` 45, 100 (1kg) steel industry has a great future achieve global material and reduction in Vanitha administered the ` 600 and will recover soon from the benchmark in greenhouse gases emissions oath to Padma. Speaker government initiatives of infus- improvement in etc. Tammineni Sitaram, Deputy ing a huge spending of sever- It is expected that with the Chief Minister Pushpa CHICKEN al lakh of crores on infrastruc- techno-economic new initiation of the gov- Sreevani, Narayana Swamy, RATES `/KG ture projects, development of parameters ernment like the Bharatmala Ministers Dharmana smart cities, highway develop- proejct, the massive road- Krishna Das, Cherukuvada Dressed/With Skin `133 ment and railway projects. The ways project for connecting Sri Ranganatha Raju, MLA Without Skin `152 sops announced by the gov- consumption, raw material marketing policies to step up its tion and fabrication sector ments, cold heading quality for India, the Sagarmala pro- RK Roja, MP Vanga Geetha, Broiler at Farm `92 ernment to stimulate the econ- consumption, waste recycling, sales and also to reach niche through its state-of-the-art fasteners segment yielding ject, the Port Development Chinta Anuradha, omy will further boost the waste heat recovery. markets through its 24 mar- high speed finishing mills. Due good returns. For the first Project, affordable housing Government Advisor steel market, he added. Steel industry being a cycli- keting branch offices spread to focused efforts on produc- time, 430 MM rounds are scheme, as part of housing (Public Affairs) Sajjala EGG Rath observed that produc- cal in nature, is presently going across the country. ing customised special steel rolled in the plant for flange for all, airport modernisation Ramakrishna Reddy, and `/ ing steel at lowest cost is the through a slump. The cost of RINL, a 100% Long Product like: Spring steel for electric applications, precious forging in the mega cities, creation others attended the event RATES 100 need of the hour and is a production has remained high Company, is giving an impetus railway clips (ERC), wire rods and railway wheel applications and upgradation of minor and congratulated Vasireddy HYDERABAD 315 prime requisite for sustainable as the input raw material prices to special steel production, in high carbon grade for PC to cater to the market in airports there will be an Padma. It may be recalled VIJAYAWADA 334 growth and RINL is moving in remained firm where as the fin- which caters to the needs of applications for manufacturing Northern and Western India. ample scope to increase the that the government has that direction to achieve glob- ished steel goods prices have railways, automobile sector, of sleepers, medium carbon Exports: Exports of VSP overall steel consumption appointed Vasireddy Padma VISAKHAPATNAM 361 al benchmark in improvement plummeted by around 20%. In engineering forging and fas- rounds, blooms for various products have enhanced in the and this will definitely augur as the new Chairperson RETAIL PRICE `3.34 (IN VIJAYAWADA) in techno-economic parame- this backdrop, RINL has been teners segment in addition to forging applications in the auto last few months. Special thrust well for steel industry to Women's Commission on ters such as specific energy implementing an aggressive producing steel for construc- sector and engineering seg- is being given to push addi- recover soon. August 8.

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CAPSULE TDP leaders take ACB raids YSRCP MLAs won by 50.7% in SROs in city, Yarlagadda takes Managalagiri charges as a dig at Jagan over n APSOLC Chief 2019 polls: ADR-APEW study PNS VIJAYAWADA AMARAVATI: Former MP floods, Amaravati Anti-Corruption Bureau n Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad took PNS VIJAYAWADA them, Thoguru Arthur from (ACB) sleuths conducted n charge as the new Chairman of Nandikotkur constituency PNS VIJAYAWADA surprise checks at Patamata Andhra Pradesh State Official The Association of won with 23.5% margin of vic- Sub-Registrar's Office and Language Commission Democratic Reforms (ADR) tory. There are seven non- Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Mangalagiri Sub-Registrar's (APSOLC) at Tourism Minister's and Andhra Pradesh Election crorepati MLAs who have leaders have lambasted Chief Office on Monday. chamber in Amaravati on Watch (APEW) have analysed won against crorepati run- Minister Y S Jagan Mohan According to ACB Monday. Ministers Avanthi the vote share in the 175 con- ners-up. One of them has Reddy for not making any sources, a team from Srinivas, Perni Nani, Kodali Nani, stituencies in the Andhra won with more than 20% of announcement of the damage Guntur raided the MLA Bhumana Karunakar Reddy Pradesh Assembly elections in victory margin. caused by the floods and not Mangalagiri Sub-Registrar's and other leaders were present 2019. All the 151 ruling party With regard to the perfor- giving any clarity on Capital Office and seized unac- on the occasion. MLAs won by an average of mance of women MLAs, the city of Amaravati. counted cash of Rs 84,740 50.7% of total votes polled. study has stated that 14 Former minister Devineni from private agents in the TTD cancels donor In the 2014 elections, the women MLAs have won with Umamaheswara Rao alleged Former minister office. The team found that ruling party MLAs won by an n All the 14 women MLAs n As many as 61 out of more than 40% of vote share that property loss of Rs 4,000 Devineni Uma the Sub-Registrar's Office privileges ahead of average of 50.03 % total votes won with more than 40% the 96 MLAs with in their constituencies. crore was caused in Krishna has engaged three private Brahmotsavams polled. As many as 103 (59%) of vote share in their declared criminal Among women MLAs, K and Guntur districts due to alleged that property agents for collection of MLAs won with 50% and Sreedevi (YSRCP) from inept handling of the flood sit- bribe from the parties. At constituencies. Among the cases have won TIRUMALA: The TTD on Monday above of the total votes polled Pattikonda constituency has uation by the YSRCP govern- loss of Rs 4,000 the time of inspection, the women MLAs, K Sreedevi against their announced that all break in their respective constituen- won with the highest vote ment. The government had crore was caused in team found 10 documents darshans and room allotments cies. (YSRCP) from Pattikonda runners-up with clean share, i.e. 59.8% in her con- focused only on the rented writers in the office. to donors from all trusts and Similarly, 71 (41%) MLAs constituency has won with background. Among stituency and 24.9% of victo- home of TDP Chief N Krishna and Guntur An ACB team from projects of the TTD stands won with less than 50% of the the highest vote share i.e; these 61 MLAs, eight ry margin. Chandrababu Naidu and districts due to inept Vijayawada raided the cancelled from September 28 to total votes polled. Out of the 59.8% in her constituency have won with more Out of the total 55 re-elect- Amaravati villages and did Patamata Sub-Registrar's October 10 in view of the annual 151 MLAs of YSRCP, 53 (36%) and 24.9% of margin than 20% victory ed MLAs, 28 have won with not care for the poor people of handling of the flood Office on Monday. Brahmotsavams of Srivari won with less than 50% of of victory margin more than 50% of vote share. the area, he added. situation by the Unaccounted cash amount- temple. The decision was taken total votes polled in their Similarly, 13 re-elected MLAs He said he was surprised ing to Rs 3,41,000 was to cancel all break darshans and constituencies. As many as 17 have won with less than 5% of that the Chief Minister, after YSRCP govt seized from the private accommodation starting from (74%) out of the 23 MLAs than 50% victory margin. 20 MLAs with a clean back- victory margin whereas while his return from the US, did not agents. two days before the festival as from TDP and one (100%) The ADR and APEW have ground who have won against three have won with more conduct any review meeting YS Jaganmohan Reddy did not The team found that that well as two days after the festival MLA from Jana Sena Party also studied the aspects of a runner-up with declared than 30% margin. on flood damage. Damage feel the need to clarify his gov- SRO allowed 12 document in order to facilitate a large have won with less than 50% MLAs with declared criminal criminal cases. Out of them, The study has stated that caused by the floods to crops ernment's stand on it. writers inside the office number of devotees. Similarly, of total votes polled. Sixty cases and their margin of vic- three have won with more the NOTA button instated by and other properties is yet to Former minister Prattipati against the rules. Three pri- all special darshans for elders, (62%) out of the 96 MLAs, tory. As many as 61 out of the than 20% margin of victory. the ECI in 2013 gave the vot- be assessed, he observed. Pulla Rao said that if the gov- vate agents were reported- physically challenged and who had declared criminal 96 MLAs with declared crim- The study also analysed the ers an option of rejecting can- TDP official spokesperson ernment tries to move the ly engaged by the SRO to parents with one-year-old infants cases, have won with a vote inal cases have won against a aspects and issues related to didates. Out of the 3,14,09,811 Panchumarti Anuradha Capital City from Amaravati, collect bribe from the par- via the Supatham stood share of 50% and above. runner-up with a clean back- crorepati MLAs and their votes polled in Andhra demanded that Chief Minister they will launch an agitation ties. cancelled from September 29, Ninety-eight (60%) out of the ground. Among them, eight margins of victory. Eleven Pradesh Assembly in 2019, YS Jaganmohan Reddy give against it. He said he was not In the last week, the ACB the day of Ankurarpanam till 163 crorepati MLAs have won MLAs have won with more out of the 163 crorepati MLAs 1.27% (4,01,324) were polled clarity on Capital city of afraid of any inquiry as he had conducted surprise checks October 8. The TTD has with a vote share of 50% and than 20% margin of victory. have won against non- for NOTA. Out of Amaravati. She said the not committed any mistake as on the Sub-Registrar's appealed all donors to take note above. While seven MLAs Of them, Amzath Basha Shaik crorepati runners- up. Among 2,89,91,058 votes polled in Minister for MA & UD Botsa a minister in the previous offices in Kurnool, of the changes and cooperate have won with a victory mar- Bepari (YSRCP) from Kadapa these 11 MLAs, only one has Andhra Pradesh Assembly in Satayanarayana had messed up TDP government. He refuted Anantapur and now in accordingly. gin of less than 2,000 votes, constituency won with 32.87 won with more than 20% 2014, 0.53% (1,55,207) were with the Capital City of YSRCP's charge of insider Krishna and Guntur dis- three have won with more % margin of victory. There are margin of victory. Among polled for NOTA. Amaravati. But, Chief Minister trading in the Capital City. tricts. Govt cheating ASHA Farmers go Kuppam to become a municipality soon? for Botsa's PNS n KUPPAM jugular If the proposals workers, alleges Naidu The politically significant are ratified and PNS n AMARAVATI PNS n VIJAYAWADA Kuppam Assembly constituen- "On one hand, the ruling cy headquarters - the Kuppam Kuppam Former Chief Minister N party members posed Farmers in the capital region town - is soon going to be Chandrababu Naidu on staged a dharna in protest made into a municipality. On becomes a Monday demanded that the for photos claiming to against Municipal the directive of the State gov- municipality the YSRCP government led by YS have hiked the wages of Administration Minister ernment, the district authori- Jaganmohan Reddy to pay Botsa Satyanarayana's com- ties sent revised proposals region will Rs 10,000 per month as wages ASHA workers and on ments at Velagapudi on merging seven village pan- witness to the ASHA workers as agreed the other, passed the Monday. They raised slogans chayats with the town to carve upon by the government with- against the YSRCP govern- out a new municipality. accelerated out putting any conditions. GO to the effect of ment for not paying lease Hitherto, Kuppam enjoyed the growth He accused the State govern- terminating them from amounts as per the agree- status of a major panchayat. ment of cheating the ASHA ment till date. The revised proposals have workers. He expressed his service”, Naidu alleged One of the protesters said, been sent to the state govern- merged in the proposed anguish over government "Because of Botsa's foolish ment a week ago. municipality are Cheelepalle, hatching a conspiracy in every where is the need for grading comments, the prices of our Under the Centre's Rurban Dalavaikottapalle, move it takes. "On one hand, the the ASHA workers into differ- ately withdraw the atrocious flats, which were given by scheme, the State govern- Samaguttapalle, ruling party members of the ent grades. He accused the gov- GO. CRDA in lieu of lands, have ment chose Kuppam to regime, the government pro- applied to the Centre afresh Cheemanayanapalle, government posed for photos ernment of hatching a third- Expressing apprehensions fallen. They are not even develop it. Earlier, the Centre posed to develop Kuppam under Rurban scheme. Last Tambiganipalle, claiming to have hiked the grade conspiracy on petty work- over the YSRCP would cook paying the lease amounts as sanctioned Rs 100 crore into a municipality merging at month, the YS Jaganmohan Kamatamooru and wages of ASHA workers to ers like the ASHA workers. one story or the other calling the per the agreement”. under the Rurban scheme least 10 surrounding villages Reddy regime invited propos- Animigaanipalle. As per the Rs 10,000 a month and on the Should at least 10 members agitating ASHA workers as paid The farmers challenged during the TDP regime, but with it. As their efforts did not als from officials again. The 2011 census, the total popula- other, passed the GO to the certify their working, he ques- artistes, he felt that it was cus- Botsa to prove that the capi- there was no progress in the bear fruit, the officials officials merging seven sur- tion of these villages is 48,537. effect of terminating them from tioned and felt that the system tomary for YSRCP leaders to tal region was a flood zone. Kuppam region. As a result, removed Gundladagaram, rounding villages with If the proposals are ratified service”, he alleged. was created only to harass the call so whether they were in the "Where is the flood zone? the funds were reverted to Settipalle and Beggilipalle vil- Kuppam and sent revised pro- and Kuppam becomes a In a message tweeted on his ASHA workers. He demanded Opposition, or in the ruling What non-sense is he talk- the Center. lages from the purview of the posals. municipality the region will twitter account, he wondered that the government immedi- party. ing?" they said. Earlier, during the TDP proposed municipality and The villages proposed to be witness accelerated growth.

MSC conducts Cloth, jute bags culture gaining momentum mock Parliament PNS n VIJAYAWADA and one can use it as compost environment-friendly. They PNS n VIJAYAWADA for efficient gardening", she are durable as well as stronger Efforts to replace plastic bags said. than any other option," said The Women's Cell of Maris with cloth and jute substitutes She stated that the jute fibre Prakash, a private employee. Stella College organised a have begun in earnest in was more resilient and tougher Aishwarya, an environmen- mock women's parliament on Vijayawada and officials are than paper bags. "It has the tal student says, "Polythene Monday. Dr VN Mangadevi, going an extra mile to ban plas- resistance to be exposed to bags are single-use bags which Coordinator, Women's Cell, tic completely by distributing water and rough weather. I am are used for shopping. They while explaining the impor- cotton bags in several places. glad that I'm able to contribute cannot be used more than one tance of conducting the pro- Officials were seen distribut- towards the environment and or two times. Discarded plas- gramme, said that the event ing cotton bags during the create awareness among peo- tic bags lead to litter and plas- was organised to bring aware- Spandana programme in ple", she added. tic waste. Plastic is non- ness about parliamentary ses- Annavaram EO which a good number of peti- "Jute and cotton are natural biodegradable and difficult to sions and how issues were dis- tioners came by to give their substance produced from recycle. This is why jute bags cussed in the august house. applications. plants. Therefore they are bio- are gaining popularity". She Students discussed issues like Homemaker Kavitha degradable. Decomposition of added that a single jute bag 33 percent reservation for assures darshan reached out to Rythu Bazaars jute and cotton in the soil are could degrades into the envi- women, free higher education to eliminate plastic bags and eco-friendly. In fact, it helps the ronment within two years. for women, girl child abuse, started selling cloth and jute soil to retain its quality. Jute and "They are highly durable and and implementation of laws to bags. "Jute is a completely cotton bags are reusable for can be used for many years. punish those who indulge in free of hassles biodegradable product. It can many purposes. Hence, bags Hence, it is advisable to carry District officials distributing jute bags at the Spandana programme in Vijayawada crimes against women in the be recycled using less energy made up of such material are jute bags," Aiswarya opined. on Monday mock sessions. PNS n RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM Plans are afoot Vendra Trinadh Rao, to construct a Executive Officer of Sri Veera three-storeyed Goal-setting important Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Mimicry Avadhanam enthrals audience temple in Annavaram, stated building for on Monday that top priority performing PNS n VIJAYAWADA would be accorded to devotees Raja imitated as for students: KU VC coming to the shrine for dar- Satyanarayana City-based audience club PNS n VIJAYAWADA shan. Swamy vratams Drusya Vedika on Monday many as 70 voices He further stated that steps at a time and organised "Mimicry and prominent Nalanda Degree College's would be taken to provide a Avadhanam" in which popular Fresher's Day was organised on hassle-free darshan and traffic weoes on mimicry artist Raja as among them was a grand note at Tummalapalli accommodation for the devo- ghat roads will 'Avadhani' imitated voices Super Star Kalakshetram here on Monday tees would be taken care of. He be addressed selected by six members and in which Krishna University said that annadanam will com- received appreciation from the Rajnikanth, NT Rama Vice-Chancellor Sundara Nalanda Degree College students mence from 10 am onwards audience. Rao, Telangana Chief Krishna was the chief guest. showcasing their dancing prowess for the convenience of the a three-storeyed building for Veledandla Hanumantharaya Mimicry artist Raja as ‘Avadhani' participating in a programme organised by Speaking on the occasion, he at the Fresher's Day in Vijayawada on devotees as many were staying performing Satyanarayana Grandhalayam reverberated Drusya Vedika in Vijayawada on Monday Minister KCR, appreciated students for active- Monday back for annadanam though Swamy vratams at a time. with laughter as six exponents ly participating in the pro- they had darshan. Traffic problems on ghat roads in different fields asked ques- Dr G Vijaya Saradhi, B Prabhakar Memorial Award Chiranjeevi, gramme. "Students should goal and strive to reach it. A plan was devised to serve will also be addressed and tions to 'Avadhani' to answer. Sambi Reddy, Nandivada for his excellent service to the- Nagarjuna et al observe things happening "Students should concentrate on annadanam to 600 devotees at Sulabh Complexes were set up Raja imitated as many as 70 Seshu Lakshminarayana, P atre. around them and improve their the field in which they are a time, he added. "Four dormi- at important points. Steps will voices and prominent among Suryanarayana Murthy, T Dr Himasagara Chandra knowledge with creative skills". interested to see success in life". tories have also been con- be taken to complete dia- them was Super Star Madhukumar and P Hemanth Murthy, S Narasaraju, DA items and captured the audi- He said education provided Principal M Anuradha said structed on the four sides of mond crown for the Lord in Rajnikanth, NT Rama Rao, Kumar asked questions on dif- Sarma, and V Ravi remem- ences' attention. knowledge and character. "I students should learn addition- the temple. Special care also consultation with TTD and Telangana Chief Minister KCR, ferent aspects for which bered the services of late The programme was organ- appreciate the management for al courses apart from academics. taken to combat problems of the EO appealed the people to Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Rao 'Avadhani' Raja aptly imitated Prabhakar to Telugu drama ised by Dr D Kailasa Rao, taking a special interest in "Students should learn courses, devotees, who perform donate liberally for diamond Gopala Rao, Nirmalamma, voices selected. and congratulated Partrudu Girish, B Nareen and organising campus interviews which are having industry-con- Satyanarayana Swamy crown. The temple manage- Gundu Hanumantha Rao, As a part of the programme, for receiving the award. Satyanarayana Raju under the and conducting classes in com- nect". Several cultural pro- vratams", he said. ment will extend facilities to Prime Minister Narendra VV Narayana Patrudu was The disciples of P Hemanth supervision of HVRS Prasad, munication skills". grammes were organised and Plans are afoot to construct donors, Trinadh Rao said. Modi and Bhagwan Das. presented with Voruganti Kumar showcased two dance Founder of Drusya Vedika. He said students should set a winners were given away prizes. VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | AUGUST 27, 2019 region 04 CAPSULE Tension prevails as cops cane health workers Crane catches fire at Vizag Port’s CITU DEMANDS THAT THE STATE GOVERNMENT CLEAR THE SALARIES OF THE HEALTH WORKERS Inner Harbour VISAKHAPATNAM: In another PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM fire incident at the Vizag Port, a Harbour Mobile Crane engaged Tension prevailed in front of in iron ore loading caught fire at the GVMC office here on the Inner Harbour. The crane Monday after government operator had a narrow escape as health workers and CITU lead- he managed to get down from ers, who protested against the the crane before fire engulfed it. arrest of Accredited Social According to Visakhapatnam Health Activist (ASHA) work- Port Trust sources, the incident ers and Community Health occurred around 5.15pm in the Workers at Visakhapatnam, evening on Monday. The were lathi-charged by the city Harbour Mobile Crane, owned by police. Police arrested ASHA Seapol Port Ltd. was loading workers and Community iron ore into the vessel MV Yasa Health Workers at Falcon at WQ-1 berth at the Visakhapatnam Railway Station Inner Harbour of VPT. on Sunday night, while they (Left) Women police personnel dragging a protestor in Visakhapatnam on Monday. (Middle) A man being dragged by policemen. (Right) Health workers staging a protest against the government Timely response from the fire were going to Vijayawada to fighting team prevented any participate in a protest against their wages from January and and remove the ground points ing his election campaign, he busy road giving a tough time CITU leaders. guidelines introduced by the casualty and loss of property. the State government. their demand was for a salary included in their job chart. failed to keep his words. to police. Speaking to this correspon- government. We demand the As the fire was detected from the Accusing the cops of high- hike to Rs 10,000 as promised Calling the arrest unlawful, Police resorted to lathi- City police arrested some of dent, G Venkata Laxmi, an State Government to remove engine room, the vessel was handedness, CITU District by the party that was voted to leaders staged a protest near charge as some of the ASHA the leaders and moved them to ASHA worker, said " Even as the points system and clear the shifted away from the berth President RKSV Kumar told power", he said. Gandhi statue at GVMC in the workers tried to disrupt the II Town police station. Later, Jaganmohan announced Rs pending dues since January. If immediately and the crane scribes that the state-wide The CITU demanded that the city. Leaders alleged that traffic with the support of the ASHA workers also staged 10,000 hike in their salaries, it the government fails to clear operator also jumped down from arrests against ASHA workers State government clear the although Chief Minister YS CITU leaders staging protest a protest in front of II Town came with terms and condi- their demands, the health the crane safely. were unacceptable. "ASHA salaries of the Health Workers at Jaganmohan Reddy had on the road. Workers one after police station demanding the tions. The hike depended on workers would intensify the stir VPT deployed its Fire Float, workers have not been getting the earliest, increase their salary promised the salary hike dur- another rushed towards the release of their co-workers and the point system in the new across the state." Shore Fire Tenders and Water Tankers for controlling the fire, and it was extinguished completely within two hours. BOTSA'S COMMENTS ON CAPITAL CITY STIRS UP A HORNET'S NEST The cause of the fire, prima- AirAsia plans to withdraw facie, appears to be a short circuit in the engine room of the Amaravati gearing up for agitations HMC. However, the incident is being investigated. There are no PNS n VIJAYAWADA of farmers against comments its services from Vizag casualties or injuries and the of the minister. Now, it is loss caused to the HMC is yet to Capital City Amaravati is emerging as a hub for agita- be assessed. Operations going to be the nerve centre tions, protests by opposition NOK AIR SHOWS INTEREST TO FLY ON THE SAME ROUTE resumed immediately after for agitations by all opposi- parties. extinguishing the fire at the berth tion parties in days to come. Farmers of the capital city PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM and port authority claim that the Jana Sena Chief Pawan villages went to Hyderabad situation is totally under control. Kalyan announced his tour in and met BJP MP Sujana Denizens in the city have been the capital city villages on Chowdhary and Jana Sena concerned over major airlines Techie hangs himself; August 30 and 31. On Chief Pawan Kalyan. Kalyan calling off their services from Tuesday, BJP State President fixed his schedule to tour Vizag airport to various cops probing death Kanna Lakshminarayana is Amaravati on August 30 and domestic and international HYDERABAD: A 26-year-old visiting Amaravati to take 31. They met BJP President destinations. While Thai techie committed suicide by stock of situation. Kanna Lakshminarayana and AirAsia intends to withdraw its hanging at his residence in TDP Chief N he promised to tour on services from Visakhapatnam Vanasthalipuram on Saturday Chandrababu Naidu is also Tuesday. to Bangkok next month, a night. Police said in a suicide contemplating to tour the With all these tours in new airline, Nok Air, has The MP has assured all help to Usually, passengers from the note purportedly written by him, region to interact with peo- Amaravati, the situation is evinced interest to fly on the get clearances for the new State who fly to Bangkok via the deceased S Vikram stated ple and assess the battered gathering the heat in the same route. The services many flight, said sources. Kolkata, Hyderabad or that he was ending his life as he sentiments of the people, n Jana Sena Chief Pawan n TDP Chief N capital city villages. Farmers be launched in mid-October Bangkok will be the fourth Chennai take 8-10 hours to failed in every aspect of his life who gave land for the con- Kalyan announced his Chandrababu Naidu is are protesting against the 2019, according to travel oper- international destination to be reach Bangkok. The Nok Air and no one was responsible for struction of capital city. tour in the capital city also contemplating to government for not giving ators. directly connected from flight will enable people to his death. Vikram, a resident of Velagapudi and villages on August 30 them lease amount and also Nok Air is a low-cost airline Visakhapatnam after its con- reach Bangkok within three Vanasthalipuram who had got tour the region to Lingayapalem witnessed hec- and 31 interact with people against the government's in Thailand operating mostly nectivity to three internation- hours. Moreover, it is a mid- married a year ago, hanged tic construction activity with confusing statements. domestic services and will al destinations - Singapore, night flight from himself from the ceiling fan in the visits of delegates from n On Tuesday, BJP State and assess the battered These protests are going on launch its services between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur. The Visakhapatnam, hence pas- his house on Saturday, police Singapore and World Bank. President Kanna sentiments of the every day in the capital city Visakhapatnam International Nok Air early morning flight sengers can reach their desti- said. His family members, who Officials of CRDA, ADC and Lakshminarayana is people, who gave land villages. They are worried if Airport and Bangkok's Don to Bangkok is likely to operate nation during early morning." found him hanging, immediately other departments used to for the construction of any change in the capital Mueang International Airport. thrice a week. He further said that, "Nok called the police, who shifted the visiting Amaravati to visit these areas regularly take stock of situation capital city city would severely affect Visakhapatnam MP MVV K Vijay Mohan said that, Air will be able to connect 24 body to Osmania General and the roads were filled them even, Congress is plan- Satyanarayana met Poonam "The direct flight from destinations in Thailand Hospital for postmortem after with vehicles with CRDA ning to meet farmers. Except Headvif from Nok Airlines Visakhapatnam to Bangkok is including Chiang Mai, Krabi, preliminary investigations at the stickers. engineers were not seen in area. Minister Botsa Left parties, almost all oppo- here on Monday, along with passenger friendly as it is cost- Phuket and Trang. It will also spot. The body was handed over After the change of guard, the sites. Gradually, officials Satyanarayana's controver- sition parties have planned the K Vijay Mohan, President effective and convenient. connect to 10 destinations to to the family later. A case under the scenario has been also stopped visiting these sial comments stirred up a their agitations for capital of the Tour and Travels People travelling to Bangkok China and a few destinations Section 174 of CrPC was changed. The works have places. Only silence is all- hornet's nest. farmers against the YSRCP Association of Andhra and O through connecting flights will in Taiwan, Laos, Japan, registered by the police. been stopped. Workers and pervasive in the seed capital First, it witnessed protests government's attitude. Naresh Kumar, Vice President. be able to save a lot of time. Vietnam and Myanmar." Development is Provide better health services Insider trading will the only in Agency area, CPM tells JC be exposed: Botsa weapon to Continued from Page 1 Rajendranath, in an exl- combat PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM sonnel on a permanent basis. The cusive interview to The supply of medicines is also very "If he is ready, we will Pioneer, had stated that Maoism: Jagan The CPM Visakhapatnam limited. Paracetamol tablets are reveal everything", Botsa the government had District Committee submitted a not available across the district," Satyanarayana chal- noticed that insider trad- Continued from Page 1 representation to Joint Collector said Lokanatham. lenged and said that the ing and zoning had taken Man thrashed to L Siva Sankar on Monday, He further added that thou- Capital is not the prop- place. "Be it officials or He brought to the notice requesting the latter to provide sands of students studying in erty of a single social politicians, the govern- of the Union Home better health services in the Tribal Welfare Hostels have been group or caste. Replying ment won't spare any- Ministry the issue of a long- death for passing Agency area to prevent deaths suffering from scabies and ring- to a query, he said media body if they were found drawn struggle by tribals due to spreading of various dis- worm. "Our party survey identi- persons should ask Rajya guilty in CRDA scams. for 'pattas' in villages abut- eases. Agency area. Even after upgrad- fied that about 3,962 students out Sabha Member T G The State government is ting the forests. There is lewd comments at girl CPM District Secretary K ing 36 primary health care cen- of the 23,705 surveyed students at Venkatesh about the four already in a major debt every need for allotment of Lokanatham said that several tres as 24x7 hospitals, they are 86 schools have ringworm, sca- Capitals he had referred trap. The debts and lia- lands to tribals in their PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM friends. In a fit of rage, family expecting mothers have died in severely short-staffed. While each bies and other skin infections. to. bilities come to around habitats. members went to Naidu's the recent past for want of prop- hospital should have three doc- The State Government should The minister assured Rs 360 lakh crore. We Applications should be Passing lewd comments at a house and thrashed Naidu er medical care. tors and three staff nurses, there conduct special medical camps in that the tenant farmers' won't leave anybody, invited afresh from tribals girl under the influence of alco- and his wife Sanyasamma on "Recently, a pregnant woman are hardly one doctor and one schools and welfare hostels, con- issues will be resolved at who was responsible for for lands. He drew the hol proved fatal for a 36-year- Sunday night. They banged namely Killo Lakshmi and the nurse at each medical centre. We sidering the increased number of the earliest. It may be the major scams," attention of the participants old man. He was thrashed to him against the concrete road baby in her womb died due to demand the government to cases," Lokanatham stated in the noted that Finance Buggana said, a couple of to the rejection of 66,000 death by five members of the where he sustained severe poor maternal health care in the immediately recruit medical per- representation. Minister Buggana days ago. applications for allotment of girl's family at Rajam village head injury and died on the pattas in 1.41 lakh acres of under Butchiyyapeta police spot. forest land. station limits in The murder triggered a Four battalions were Visakhapatnam district on protest from the family mem- sanctioned after bifurca- Sunday night. The deceased bers and friends of Naidu on GVMC Commissioner calls for eco-friendly Ganesh fest tion of the State, he said was identified as Y Sanyasi Sunday night and they blocked PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM and requested the Centre Naidu, a daily wage worker and the road demanding the arrest The Commissioner to sanction the funds for native of Rajam village. of the accused. GVMC Commissioner their establishment. The According to police, Based on the report from G Srujana stated that the fes- appealed the Centre had so far allocated Sanyasai Naidu under the Naidu's wife Sanyasamma, tival of Ganesh Chaturthi funds only for the works or influence of alcohol passed police led by Inspector of should be celebrated in an denizens to go for projects to be taken up in indent remarks and gestures at Chodavaram K Eswara Rao eco-friendly way as a part of green idols instead the first year of bifurcation, the 15-year-old girl when the rushed to the spot and took improving sustainable ecology. he said. girl was crossing the road on five members into their cus- Speaking at a workshop on clay of those made with Chief Secretary LV Sunday evening. The girl hap- tody. Police registered a case idol making for students here Subrahmanyam and DGP pened to be a relative of Naidu and shifted the body to on Monday, she urged every- Plaster of Paris. Gowtham Sawang were also and she narrated the incident Government Hospital at one to abstain from using idols present at the meeting. to her family members and Chodavaram for autopsy. made with Plaster of Paris. "Everybody should "It is our prime responsibil- be a part of the ity to save resources provided by Mother Earth. The usage of green initiative, clay idols can also provide an Man hits road divider, eco-friendly livelihood to tra- which would reduce ditional artisans and potters by improving their skills and gen- water pollution" erating income", she said. dies on the spot in city Addressing the students, the us to think about our role in Commissioner said that Encouraging an eco-friendly Ganesh Chatruthi, GVMC Commissioner Srijana taking part in the making of clay ganesh idols environmental protection by PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Rajam village in Srikakulam after being hit by the iron schools managements in the during a workshop on the GVMC office premises in Visakhapatnam on Monday taking small steps," she urged. district. He was working as a road divider. As the accident city should focus on teaching Paryavarana Margadarsi A 25 year old man died on mason. took place in the wee hours, their pupils about protecting have also been going with eco- the denizens to go for green with around 21 types of med- Vaisakhi Founder-President the spot after he lost control The mishap occurred there was no one to rush him the air, food, water, earth and friendly concepts in celebrating idols instead of those made icinal plants (patri) which are Dr S Vijayakumar, GVMC over his motorcycle and hit when Rama Krishna was to the hospital immediately. other resources from pollution many festivals, and added that with Plaster of Paris. good enough to cleanse the CMOH Hamanth Kumar, road a divider near Gajuaka going to Gajuwaka from his Morning walkers who and indulge in eco-friendly such traditions should be con- "Everybody should be a part of water bodies after immersion. Horticulture Officer Damodar, depot in the wee hours of house. informed the Gajuwaka activities to save nature. She tinued for a long period to pro- the green initiative which "It is our responsibility to pro- GVMC Educational Officers, Monday. According to the He lost control over his police, who moved the body stated that in recent times, vide a healthy environment for would bring down water pol- tect and propagate these med- Green Climate team, teachers Gajuwaka police, the bike while negotiating a turn to KGH for postmortem and according to the growth of the the future. lution", she said. icinal plants as we are losing and students were present on deceased was identified as V near the depot, and sus- registered it as a case of acci- population in the city, denizens The Commissioner appealed The clay idols are made some of them. It is the time for the occasion. Rama Krishna, a native of tained major head injuries dent. VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | AUGUST 27, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS Govt withdraws Manmohan Opposition's visit to Kashmir will benefit BJP: Mayawati PNS n NEW DELHI Singh's SPG cover Mayawati said in a Slamming the Congress-led situation like this, n PNS NEW DELHI The decision to withdraw the SPG opposition for going to Jammu the visit of the 30 pilgrims injured and Kashmir, Bahujan Samaj The Special Protection Group security, the country's highest grade of Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on opposition leaders after bus falls into (SPG) protection given to for- protection, was taken after a three- Monday said the leaders will give a chance ditch in UP mer prime minister Manmohan should have thought before Singh has been withdrawn fol- month review involving the Cabinet making the visit as it will give for the BJP “to do MUZAFFARNAGAR: Thirty lowing a review by multiple Secretariat and the Ministry of Home a chance for the BJP to politi- politics” pilgrims were injured after their security agencies but he will cise the issue. bus overturned and fell into a continue to get Z plus security, Affairs with inputs from various agencies In a series of tweets in ditch here, police said on officials said on Monday. Hindi, the former Uttar Mayawati Monday. The bus carrying 50 The former prime minister's With the removal of Singh's 2014. Pradesh Chief Minister said pilgrims was on its way to Z plus security cover -- one of SPG cover, the top notch secu- The SPG was set up in 1985 B.R. Ambedkar had always like this, the visit of the oppo- The delegation, which want- Rajasthan's Bagar from Bijnor the highest -- will be given by Manmohan Singh rity cover will now be given only after the assassination of prime been in favour of equality, sition leaders will give a chance ed to visit the Kashmir Valley when the accident took place one of the Central Armed to Prime Minister Narendra minister Indira Gandhi. unity and integrity of the for the Bharatiya Janata Party to study the situation, includ- on the Pinna bypass road here Police Forces (CAPFs), prefer- threat perception that is pure- Modi and the Gandhi family - Parliament passed the SPG Act country. (BJP) "to do politics". ed D. Raja (CPI), Sitaram on Sunday, they said. The ably the Central Reserve Police ly based on professional assess- - Congress president Sonia in 1988, dedicating the group "He was not in favour of the "In such a situation, will not Yechury (CPI-M), Ghulam injured persons were rushed to Force (CRPF), they said. ment by security agencies. Dr. Gandhi and her children, Rahul to protecting the prime minis- provision of Article 370 in the visit of Congress and other Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma a nearby hospital, police added. The government's decision Manmohan Singh continues and Priyanka. ter. At the time, the Act did not Jammu and Kashmir. Because party leaders to the state with- and K.C. Venugopal had been conveyed to Singh, to have Z+ security cover," a According to procedures laid include former prime minis- of this, the BSP supported the out permission give a chance (Congress), Sharad Yadav CBI interrogates who was India's prime minister home ministry spokesperson down by the SPG Act, 1988, ters. When V P Singh came to axing of Article 370." to the BJP and Jammu and (LJD), Dinesh Trivedi (TMC), from 2004 and 2014, and the said. Singh was entitled to SPG cover power in 1989, his government She said it took 69 years to Kashmir Governor to politicise Tiruchi Siva (DMK), Majeed painter Shuvaprasanna SPG contingent will be with- The decision to withdraw the for one year after he demitted withdrew SPG protection given remove the Article after the the issue? Before visiting, these Memon (NCP), Manoj Jha in Saradha case drawn from his New Delhi SPG security, the country's office in 2014. to his predecessor Rajiv Constitution came into force. things should have been (RJD) and D. Kupendra Reddy residence after one of the highest grade of protection, His SPG security cover was Gandhi. "It will take some time for thought over," she added. (JD-S). KOLKATA: The CBI on Monday CAPFs takes over the respon- was taken after a three-month renewed annually after a review After Rajiv Gandhi's assassi- things to become normal in A delegation of 12 opposi- The Valley has been placed interrogated painter sibility, a home ministry official review involving the Cabinet of the threats faced by him and nation in 1991, the SPG Act was the state. We should wait for tion leaders led by former under a security lockdown Shuvaprasanna in connection said. Secretariat and the Ministry of his wife Gursharan Kaur. amended to offer SPG protec- some time for the situation to Congress President Rahul since August 5 when Article with the multi-crore Saradha "The current security cover Home Affairs with inputs from Singh's daughters, who were tion to all former prime minis- improve. The court also Gandhi was on August 24 370 was abrogated and Jammu ponzi scam which left review is a periodical and pro- various intelligence agencies, also given SPG cover, gave up ters and their families for at least believes so." stopped at the Srinagar airport and Kashmir was split into two thousands of investors in the fessional exercise based on officials said. the protection voluntarily in 10 years. Mayawati said in a situation and sent back to Delhi. Union Territories. lurch. Sources in the investigating agency said that the painter had been asked to appear before its officials to ascertain his role in the scam. The artist was questioned by Restrictions eased as Kashmir Kerala man, suspected of terror links, let off CBI in 2014 for selling a non- PNS n KOCHI operational TV channel to court to move a plea to "prove Saradha Group chief Sudipta his innocence" following Sen. The Enforcement A man who was taken into reports that he had links with enters Day 22 of lockdown police custody over his sus- members of terror group Directorate (ED) had also n quizzed him on certain financial PNS SRINAGAR pected terror links was let off Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) who transactions with the Saradha after a probe by various secu- had reportedly infiltrated into Group through his bank There has been a steady rity agencies could not estab- Tamil Nadu from neighbour- account with regard to buying increase in the number of pri- lish any such connection, ing Sri Lanka. The lawyer had the television channel. Saradha vate vehicles plying in Srinagar sources said. said his client had told him that had collected money from with public transport off the The man, along with a his ID proof was misused by common investors without roads in Kashmir, where the female friend, was taken into someone and he was being having the sanction of either government-imposed security custody on Saturday. ror links, the sources said. channel that his client hailed framed in the case. RBI or SEBI promising higher lockdown entered its 22nd The two were allowed to go On Saturday, Malayalam from Kodungallur in Thrissur Security was tightened in returns to them. Both CBI and day on Monday. on Sunday evening after an news channels aired footage of district and had returned from Tamil Nadu on Friday follow- ED are probing the Saradha The movement of private over 24-hour-long interroga- the man being whisked away Bahrain a few days ago. ing reports that six LeT ter- scam. The final chargesheets transport is more in upscale tion by officials of various by police from the district He had said the man and his rorists had infiltrated the state were yet to be filed. areas like Humhama, security agencies could not court. friend were picked up by police by sea from Sri Lanka and Hyderpora, Jawahar Nagar, find any evidence of their ter- The man's lawyer had told a when they had come to the moved to different cities. Sanat Nagar, Rajbagh and Four of family found Residency Road, unlike down- town Srinagar, where even the dead in Maha's private vehicles are few. But commuting is still not easy as Chennai techie Ahmednagar "My relatives who live in people protesting the abrogation of FIR against cops, CRPF AHMEDNAGAR: Four members Habak area (of Srinagar), Article 370 have blocked roads at many finds flaw in of a family, including two returned home last week after minors, were found dead on performing Haj. But I am not places with stones and logs. The Insta, wins $10k taking a chance to visit them. for 3-yr-old's death Monday morning in security forces have already put up n n Maharashtra's Ahmednagar I will wait till the situation nor- PNS RANCHI PNS CHENNAI district, police said. Babaji malises," said Mohammad barricades on almost all roads After father's Badhe (41), his wife Kavita Amin, who lives in Srinagar's An FIR has been registered Barely a month after winning (35), their sons Aditya (15) and Batamalloo area. suicide, Maha against police and CRPF per- $30,000 from Facebook for Dhananjay (13) were found The government has eased The security forces have morning (till 9 a.m.) and sonnel for violently shoving a spotting a flaw in Instagram, hanging from an iron rod in day-time restrictions from 69 already barricaded roads evening, during which they do man hangs self three-year-old girl to the Chennai-based security their home in Gunore village in police station areas in the everywhere. brisk business with people ground due to which she died researcher Laxman Muthiyah n Parner tehsil, some 67 Valley. "This is an increase of "Multiple blockades have desperately buying groceries PNS NAGPUR in Jharkhand's Palamau dis- on Monday said he again dis- kilometres from here, said sub- 19 police station areas from 50 been erected making it difficult and milk. trict, police said Monday. covered a new account divisional police officer (SDPO) earlier," said government for vehicles to ply," said "We buy vegetables and A 53-year-old farmer alleged- "The FIR was lodged at Police and CRPF takeover vulnerability on the Ajit Patil. "Neighbours alerted spokesperson Rohit Kansal. Ghulam Mohammad from other food items early morn- ly committed suicide by Satbarwa police station of team forcefully photo and video-sharing app. the police. We believe Babaji, a But commuting is still not Telbal area of Srinagar. ing, which is the best time for hanging on Saturday night in Palamau district on Sunday. This time he has won $10,000 farmer, killed his wife and sons easy as people protesting the Business establishments too this as all the shops are closed Katol in Maharashtra's The FIR was lodged based on tried to enter the as part of the social network's and then committed suicide. abrogation of Article 370 remain closed across the for the rest of the day," said Nagpur district, police said. compliant of the mother of the house. Upset over bug bounty programme. Further probe is underway," have blocked roads at many Valley. Shops in some areas Abdul Raheem, who lives in Pramod Jane's suicide three-year-old girl," said Ajay resistance, the The new vulnerability that Patil said. places with stones and logs. open for a few hours in the Aluchi Bagh area of Srinagar. comes over five months after Linda, SP, Palamau. Muthiyah spotted was similar his 85-year-old father Gopal Babita Devi the mother of police snatched to the one he reported in July killed himself by setting the girl had lodged the FIR. the kid girl and and allowed anyone to hack ablaze a crop heap and jump- "On Friday night a police Instagram accounts without ing into it, an official said on team along with CRPF threw her on the consent permission. Facebook Bypoll for Dantewada seat to be held on Sep 23 Monday. reached the house of Babita floor of the house has now fixed the vulnerabil- Jane is a resident of Madna Devi in Bakoria village of ity that Muthiyah reported. PNS n RAIPUR Sahoo said 1,88,263 voters, village in Jalalkheda taluka in Palamau district. The police "Facebook and Instagram including 89,747 male and the district, he added. team was searching for her band have left their home due security team fixed the issue Bypoll for the Naxal-affected 98,876 female, will be able to "The family has told us that husband Vinod Singh who to fear of the police. The girl and rewarded me $10000 as a Dantewada Assembly seat in vote in 273 polling stations that Pramod Jane had taken an they claimed was a member of was cremated on Saturday part of their bounty pro- Chhattisgarh will be held on would include five booths with educational loan for one of Maoist group - Jharkhand Jan after the post-mortem. gramme," Muthiyah said in a September 23, a state poll offi- all women staff. his three daughters, had bank Mukti Morcha (JJMM). The Police sources say injuries blog post. Muthiyah found cial said on Monday. In the 2018 Assembly polls, liabilities on his 5-acre farm, police and CRPF team force- were found on the head and that the same device ID - the The seat was vacant after Dantewada had recorded a and had taken money for the fully tried to enter the house. body of the girl in the post- unique identifier used by MLA Bhima Mandavi was voter turnout of 60.67 per marriage of another daugh- Upset over facing resistance mortem. Till now no one has Instagram server to validate killed along with four police cent, down from 62.03 per ter," the Jalalkheda police the police personnel snatched been arrested in the case. password reset codes - can be personnel on April 8 in a cent in the 2013 state polls, he station official said. the three-year-old girl and The JJMM has denied any used to request multiple pass Naxal IED blast. said. On March 1 this year, threw her on the floor of the link of Vinod Singh with the codes of different users. He The model code of conduct The EC is yet to declare the Gopal had set his chickpea house. The girl later died," the organisation. showed that this vulnerability for the bypoll has come into bypoll schedule for Chitrakot crop heap on fire near his FIR said. Bakoria is the same place can be exploited. "You identi- force in the Assembly seg- (ST) Assembly constituency home and jumped into the The district police have where 11 people were killed fied insufficient protections on ment and the gazette notifica- Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) scrutiny will be done next day. in Bastar region which has blaze, dying of burn injuries. started investigation in the after being branded as Maoists a recovery endpoint, allowing tion for the bypoll will be Subrat Sahoo said in a press Withdrawal of nominations been lying vacant after its Police at the time had said case. They are probing who in 2016. On the directive of the an attacker to generate numer- issued on this August 28, with conference here on Monday. can take place till September 7. Congress MLA Dipak Baij was the octogenarian was were part of the police and Jharkhand High Court, the ous valid nonces to ten attempt filing of nominations begin- "The last date of filing nom- The results will be declared on elected to the Lok Sabha from depressed due to recurring CRPF team. encounter is being probed by recovery," Facebook said in a ning on the same day, state inations is September 4 and September 27," he said. Bastar seat this year. health issues. Babita Devi and her hus- the CBI. letter to Muthiyah. Nitish Kumar's party can't use HC raps US citizen for overstaying in India PNS n NEW DELHI Referring to his working with the NGO, Arrow symbol in Jharkhand: EC Reprimanding a US citizen the court said, "So what? You are not who has challenged his depor- PNS n NEW DELHI/PATNA aspects of the matter, the tation from India, the Bombay doing any great service to India. You Commission has directed that High Court said on Monday were in breach of your visa regulations." Bihar Chief Minister Nitish the JD(U) will not be granted the petitioner could not claim Kumar's party Janata Dal concession under Paragraph 10 an entitlement to stay in the United cannot use its arrow of the Symbols Order to use country just because he is from Sadagursky, who is now in with the NGO, the court said, symbol to contest elections in their reserved symbol 'arrow' the United States. the US and has not returned to "So what? You are not doing Jharkhand and Maharashtra as for contesting elections in the "You accept there was a India since, filed a plea in the any great service to India. You it's similar with the Jharkhand states of Jharkhand and breach of your visa terms, then high court challenging his were in breach of your visa reg- Mukti Morcha and Shiv Sena's Maharashtra henceforth," the how can you claim an entitle- deportation. ulations." bow and arrow symbol, the Election Commission said in ment to stay in India?" the high In his plea filed through his The bench noted that Election Commission has said. Nitish Kumar an order on August 16. court asked. counsel Birendra Saraf, he Sadagursky had also overstayed The Election Commission's Senior JDU leader RCP Singh "What is so special about an argued that his deportation was in India on a previous occasion latest order comes as a psycho- symbol, but it withdrew that said this order was expected as American coming to India? "arbitrary" and he wasn't grant- in 2012. logical win for Jharkhand's main permission now after JMM during the Lok Sabha election Just because you are a US cit- ed a fair hearing. "Can anyone do this in opposition party JMM as Bihar's approached the Election the JMM and Shiv Sena were izen, do you think you can The observations came from overstaying in India and by tak- The petitioner also argued America? You try going to ruling JDU had managed to Commission, saying similar stopped from using their sym- come and do any jugaad (a a bench of justices S C ing up an employment in the that he merely worked for an JFK after overstaying and seek block the Jharkhand party and symbols may confuse voters. bols in Bihar on the JDU's flexible or innovative approach Dharmadhikari and G S Patel country though his visa did not NGO in India and taught a hearing. They will immedi- also Maharashtra's Shiv Sena However, the ban on both request. In its application to the to problem solving) in this while hearing a petition filed by grant such a permission. underprivileged children here, ately put you on a plane and from using their symbols in JMM and Shiv Sena from Election Commission, asking to country?" it said. 29-year-old Joshua Sadagursky. During his last visit to India and therefore, such an engage- send you back to your country," Bihar in the national election using their symbols in Bihar stop JDU from using its arrow "India is a great country for Sadagursky was deported between 2017 and 2018, he had ment could not be considered the high court said. held in April and May. has not been revoked - mean- symbol in Jharkhand, the JMM condoning. Everyone has a from the Mumbai airport in overstayed and delayed as employment. The court, The court has reserved its The election body had ing it's a status quo for all the said it is the main opposition right here but no one has any May 2018 after the authorities approaching the Foreigner however, remained unim- verdict on Sadagursky's plea allowed JDU to contest elec- parties for now. party in the state with 19 out of responsibility," the HC realised that he had breached Regional Registration Offices pressed with the argument. and will pass its orders in the tions in Jharkhand using its Having considered all 81 MLAs from the par. remarked. his previous visa terms by concerned after his visa expired. Referring to his working coming weeks. VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | AUGUST 27, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Normalising Kashmir People cannot be looked at as enemies of the State Voices of sanity at last even as we score in diplomacy at G7 e may have been able to blunt the edge of the Trumpian kind of Twitter Some prominent members of the Congress party are now advising colleagues Wdiplomacy, which blows hot and cold over the US position on Jammu and Kashmir and political fellow travellers to come to terms with reality (J&K) and is now in line with India’s argument that the Valley is our internal matter and a bilat- eral concern with Pakistan. But we may not be able to hold off till we get round to normal- ising the situation on the ground. It is the Modi 2.0’s diplomatic triumph of convincing the world, particularly the Islamic nations, that the abrogation of Article 370 was well within legal A SURYA PRAKASH parameters of a sovereign nation, but it is equally important that the lockdown shouldn’t be prolonged so much as to trigger a debate on rights violations, denial t last, we are now hearing some of basic freedoms or flaunting supremacist behaviour. First, we have got to accept voices of sanity in the Congress! that an overturning of status quo that has so far defined the identity of Kashmiris After practising politics of abuse for months and years and being and their engagement with the mainstream will but evoke unpleasant reactions, in denial ever since they were so distrust is a given. As a democracy, we should have the strength to stom- reducedA to a rump in the Lok Sabha after the ach dissent and in Kashmir, allow contrarian viewpoints their space of expres- parliamentary election in 2014, some promi- nent members of the Congress Party are now sion if not accommodation, rather than suspect them to be enemies of the State advising party members and political fellow and alienate them further. Militarisation has only frightened the common Kashmiri, travellers to come to terms with reality. who should have been made to feel that the changeover would not affect his/her Jairam Ramesh, one of the saner voices in the party, who has often tried to ensure that daily life but could perhaps improve it in the long run, and look at the revoca- his political loyalty does not cloud his judge- tion of Article 370 as an offensive assault on the right to live and the basis of ment, has recently said that demonising a long-drawn conflict than peace. It is not just the politics but the crippling of Prime Minister Narendra Modi all the time is not going to help the Congress because Mr the local economy that cannot be allowed to drag on. In the age of communi- Modi’s governance model is not a “complete cation, people still have to walk up to 10 km to find a phone booth to connect negative story”. with their folks over landline as mobile networks may be silent for some more He seemed to be particularly impressed time. People cannot be greeted in their own community and neighbourhood by by Mr Modi’s “economics of governance” and the Ujjwala Scheme to provide cooking gas more than 10 people as that would amount to fomenting trouble. Such is the connections to women in poor households mistrust that some stone-pelters, who are defying curfew in sporadic bursts, across the country, which has given the attacked a truck of a fellow Kashmiri, thinking it belonged to the security forces. Prime Minister political traction. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, another senior member of the And buying daily rations certainly doesn’t do anything for the consumerist econ- party, soon joined the chorus to say that omy. Even those are in short supply. The worst-hit are the tourist operators and “demonising Modi was wrong.” The decisions apple growers. Asia’s second largest apple market at Sopore is going empty, of the Modi Government “must be judged ology. The Bharatiya Janata Chidambaram demanded in the opening of over 360 mil- issue wise and not person wise.” He even went Party (BJP) is now comfortably “proof” that the strike was car- lion new bank accounts. This, prices have crashed and farmers find it cheaper to trash unsolds as waste than further to say that “the Ujjwala scheme is only ensconced in this space and the ried out. Rahul Gandhi accused too, is a global record. There are repackage them for further use. These apple farmers, already in a debt trap, one amongst other good deeds.” Congress does not know which the Prime Minister of trying to many more such schemes which have no way of clawing their way out of it. The State’s horticulture sector, too, This is quite in contrast to the constant way to turn. As a result, you will make “political capital” out of have been planned and execut- criticism of the Prime Minister by the find that invariably the Congress surgical strikes. The disrespect ed by the Modi Government but has been hit for one cannot ensure a coordinated flow in supply-chain man- party’s top leadership, including Sonia and the Communists sing the it showed towards the Indian Air members of the Nehru-Gandhi agement. All hotel bookings have been cancelled in the festive season, when Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi same tune on all issues. After THE INTOLERANCE Force (IAF) after its daring family have never ever acknowl- a huge inflow of domestic tourists would keep Srinagar and surrounds buzzing. on every issue. In fact, though the Modi Rahul Gandhi, P Chidambaram airstrike on Jaish-e-Mohammad edged the efficacy of any one of Government has taken many significant deci- has accused the government of OF THE Training Camps in Balakot on them. Taking a cue from them, Existing small and medium-scale businesses are gasping, delivery service start- sions, which have won acclaim all round the dismembering the state. February 26, 2019 was even members of the Congress Party ups are on the verge of a meltdown with stoppage of services, the flight of labour country, there is not a single instance when This is in line with the NEHRU-GANDHIS more shocking. Chidambaram have spent their time pooh- and in the absence of internet. Of course, the Government has promised an Mr Modi’s work has been acknowledged by approach of Left leaders, includ- TO THE criticised the government’s claim poohing these schemes and members of the Nehru-Gandhi family. ing Sitaram Yechury, who have about the number of terrorists thus losing support of the mil- investors’ summit in October but it should make sure that the atmosphere exists As regards abrogation of Article 370, the demanded that Jammu and ACHIEVEMENTS who had been killed in the IAF lions of citizens who have ben- for both investors and local entrepreneurs to feel safe in the first place and carry decisive move made by the Modi-Shah com- Kashmir (J&K) be restored to its OF OTHER strike. Another Congress leader, efitted from them. on business operations uninterruptedly. Or else the economic incentive will mat- bine has stunned the Congress Party and earlier status. However, the NATIONAL Navjot Singh Sidhu, seemed to The intolerance of the ter little in what is being perceived as an economic blockade of sorts. Anyway, made its leaders run hither and thither. The party’s response to the 370 issue debunk the purpose of the strike Nehru-Gandhis to the achieve- utter confusion among the party brass is is not to be seen in isolation. It LEADERS FROM by asking “Were you uprooting ments of other national leaders given its terrain, there are limitations to long-gestation projects and, therefore, rooted in the party’s loud commitments to is in line with the scepticism and terrorists or trees? Was this an from the days of Sardar Patel and the doable sectors need to be up and running. “protect” 370 at any cost. Only last April, the distrust it has displayed even in THE DAYS OF election gimmick?” Dr BR Ambedkar is now a Congress declared in its manifesto for the regard to the daring surgical SARDAR PATEL Finally, what about the phe- well-established truth and has Of course, there is a political vacuum that has been created with the arrest Lok Sabha election that “nothing will be done strike carried out by the Indian nomenal success of several social been adequately chronicled in of mainline party leaders, who have for years helmed the pro-India movement, or allowed to change the constitutional posi- Army to eliminate several terror- AND sector schemes launched and recent years. The family got away albeit serving their selfish interests too. This along with the information shutdown tion.” ist launch pads across the Line DR BR AMBEDKAR delivered by the Modi with this for many decades, but and fear psychosis have created a dark whirlpool that could throw the Valley into Having thus dug itself in on this issue, of Control in J&K on September Government? The Ujjwala the people have now begun to the party had nowhere to go but to plug this 29, 2016. IS AN Scheme, which proved to be a see through the pettiness and a dangerous tailspin if an attempt at empowering the locals is not made in some moth-eaten line, which has been a drag on While the entire country ESTABLISHED game-changer, has ensured jealousy that permeates the fam- way, be it as encouraging an alternative leadership or facilitating local self-gov- India’s unity and integrity. So, we had Rahul hailed the bravery and commit- domestic cooking gas connec- ily’s responses in this regard. ernance. Right now, there’s the government and the people with no filters in between Gandhi declare loftily that national integra- ment of our soldiers and the sur- TRUTH AND tions to 60 million households More importantly, public aware- tion cannot be achieved by “unilaterally tear- gical precision with which the with another 20 million in the ness has resulted in diminishing and there’s all the more reason to not appear confrontational and ruin our new ing the state apart.” Priyanka Gandhi tweet- Army had targeted terrorist HAS BEEN pipeline over the next year or so. electoral dividends for this fam- diplomatic paradigm. ed and asked “Does the Modi-Shah Govt hide-outs across the border, the CHRONICLED IN Similarly, the medical insur- ily. If the Congress Party is to cut believe India is still a democracy?” Congress claimed that many ance scheme that provides a its losses, its responses to govern- Sadly, the Congress does not appear to such “surgical strikes” had been RECENT YEARS cover of `5 lakh per poor house- ment decisions and schemes will have a mind of its own on such critical carried out when it was in hold per year is the biggest have to be more credible. Jairam national issues. Since the late 1960s, when power. health insurance scheme in the Ramesh has shown the way. Global star then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi needed However, there were few world. Similarly, the Jan Dhan Hope others will follow! Communist crutches to run her government, takers for this story. While one Yojana, which ensured that all (The writer is an author spe- PV Sindhu is a world champion but she is the party has been nose-led by Left-wing leader of his party in people below the poverty line cialising in democracy so much more than that politicians and intellectuals, resulting in the Maharashtra said the surgical opened bank accounts, has been studies. Views expressed are complete abandonment of its nationalist ide- strike was “fake”, Mr a spectacular success, resulting personal) oon after PV Sindhu climbed to the top step of the podium at the world championships Sand accepted her medal, a needless con- S O U N D BITE troversy seemed to have erupted on the social If India wants peace, we’re I am against a lifestyle that Is this step of Congress leaders One should learn institu- media, as one always does. After some claimed standing (ready) for goes against nature. and others going to Kashmir tional control from the BJP. that Sindhu was the greatest athlete that India has peace but if they want Although I have a luxury car without permission not giving No government has done it a war, we’re standing I carpool, which is the logical the Centre and the J&K gover- earlier. Fear ED, CBI — this produced, a lot of “whataboutery” began, but the prepared for a war. solution to control pollution. nor opportunity to do politics? is new democracy. claim had a point. P V Sindhu is the greatest ath- Pakistani Minister Actor BSP president SP chief lete in an individual sport that modern India has —Fawad Chaudhry — Richa Chadha — Mayawati —Akhilesh Yadav produced. She is no one-hit wonder, honing and developing her skills for years, going through sev- eral ups and downs and while this might be her greatest success, she has also L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR failed earlier at the top level. But she does make you believe. And win. Her competitiveness and mental fortitude — not least the fact that she lost Sindhu an inspiration gotten. Even when his party Now Sindhu must focus on Tokyo Olympics was out of power, he main- to the same opponent at a final after the longest match in top-tier women’s bad- tained a strong say as the Leader minton history — to come back and become champion is remarkable. Yet she Sir — PV Sindhu created histo- his refers to the article ‘Champion for the ages’ pub- of Opposition in the Rajya was not consumed by the hype machine that surrounds top athletes, especial- ry by becoming the first-ever lished on August 26. Till now, women’s badminton was Sabha. His loss will be felt acute- Indian to claim a gold in the BWF Tknown for sophisticated talent and delicate wrist work ly by all countrymen. ly in a country crying out for them. And while Sindhu is coached by Korean coach World Badminton and not for the savage aggression and hitting that was on Adrian David Kim Ji Hyun, a former Olympic Gold medallist, the contribution of Pullela Gopichand, Championship. With this win, full display on the court in PV Sindhu’s match against Chennai India’s badminton maven, in shaping this 25-year-old into becoming the cham- Sindhu has exorcised the ghost of Japanese arch-rival Nozomi Okuhara. A gold medal was heart-wrenching losses in 2017 long overdue for this extremely talented shuttler, consid- Mockery of law pion she has, cannot be ignored. It is a pity that the same coach cannot win the and 2018. ering that Sindhu began this journey in 2013 with a World Dronacharya Award multiple times because Gopichand makes a very strong case. Sindhu, a Hyderabad girl, Championship bronze at the age of 18. Since then, she He is the singular reason that India has a production line of badminton talent and has been in the international has won silver and bronze medals at the Olympics, Asiad Sir — Former Finance Minister the racket sport has become possibly the most played and followed in the coun- limelight for several years at the and Commonwealth Games, but a gold medal had always between 2001 and 2007. Sindhu sacrificed a lot to achieve P Chidambaram, who was BWF World Championships eluded her. Sindhu on Sunday became the first Indian to this feat and among other things, she kept away from her arrested by the Central Bureau try. Now with Sindhu’s success, that will only increase. More than anything else, since 2013. Her hard-working win the BWF World Championships. So she has achieved phone for a good two months. That is the kind of dedica- of Investigation (CBI) in the PV Sindhu is an inspiration to many young Indians that through hard work and and rigorous training prelude to a long-cherished dream of hers and that of the nation. tion that is required to achieve great success. Now, with INX Media scam, had allegedly dedication — the strict routine at Gopichand’s badminton academy is legendary the world championship made With her fifth medal at the World Championships, the next Olympics less than a year away, she must choose abused his power and authority her a winner from the start. And Sindhu is now the joint highest medal winner in women’s her tournaments judiciously and reserve her energy and in benefitting the firm. The — success in sport is attainable. It is likely that the mantle that she has achieved in the final match, her constant singles in World Championships history, along with for- best performance for Tokyo. CBI, however, could not arrest will be taken over by any one of the many young boys and girls rising through peppering of Okuhara with mer Olympic champion Zhang Ning of China, who won Bal Govind him for one year due to relief the ranks. It is also proof of how an Indian sports federation, usually a victim of smashes was reminiscent of a fast- an identical set of 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals Noida from courts. Sadly, high profile bowler torturing a tail-ender politicians in India sometimes venal internecine politics, can ensure that it can enable a production line of suc- with aggressive bowling. What go unpunished as they engage cess. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) deserves credit. Through the really did work in India’s favour An astute politician strike a fine balance between his Jaitley will be missed reputed lawyers, something that success of Sindhu and others like Saina and Srikanth, it has fulfilled its key role was her ability to keep at it with- political duties and personal is impossible for the poorer and out taking her foot off the gas. friendships. For him, there exist- middle classes to afford. Thus, of popularising the sport in the country, encouraging millions to pick up the rack- Moreover, she did not allow Sir — Former Finance Minister ed no political party but just the Sir — The Indian political sce- the rule of law is circumvented et. For the sport that the British colonialists claim to have invented in Pune, suc- Okuhara to breathe, making her Arun Jaitley was a gentleman, nation that was to be served nario will miss an erudite and and not enforced like it should cess has come home. The triumph of PV Sindhu is also a reminder to middle- run to the corners. Sindhu’s vic- who contributed a lot to the with all honesty and passion. His sound politician like former be, irrespective of status and tory is indeed inspiring to those nation. He was among the rare contribution to India, his sharp Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. position. class Indian parents that great success in sport can come through dedication who aspire to conquer the world. breed of politicians whose only wit and intellect and speeches As a Cabinet Minister holding Nimai Charan Swain and commitment and reap financial rewards, too. Success truly has many fathers She certainly is Prakash focus in life was the development peppered with shlokas from different portfolios, his contri- Bhubaneswar but make no mistake that without the person herself, it wouldn’t have been pos- Padukone’s true successor. of the country rather than polit- Hindu scriptures will be missed. butions to NDA-I and NDA-II TK Nandanan ical upmanship. Using his supe- Mayank Khatri were immense. His exemplary Send your feedback to: sible. PV Sindhu take a bow. Kochi rior intellect, Jaitley was able to Ujjain oratorical skills can never be for- [email protected] VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | AUGUST 27, 2019

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Half-baked reforms I THINK THE J&K GOVERNOR MUST BE MADE THE BJP BY SAYING WHAT HE (ADHIR) SAID IN PARLIAMENT, CHIEF FOR J&K BECAUSE HIS BEHAVIOUR AS WELL AS HE BURIED HIS PARTY IN THE GRAVE. WHAT DO I won’t work STATEMENTS ARE MORE LIKE THAT OF A BJP LEADER. SAY ON HIS KNOWLEDGE? Given India’s unsatisfactory progress in maternal —CONGRESS LEADER —JAMMU AND KASHMIR GOVERNOR health, a multi-pronged approach is needed to ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY SATYA PAL MALIK ensure healthy lives for mothers and their babies Promote self-sufficiency The big bang reforms proposed by the Government for the oil and gas sector are laudable but SOUMITRO CHAKRABORTY ver the last few decades, India has confronted several without a stable and predictable policy environment in place, they can’t make much headway major socio-economic changes. The country has wit- Onessed profound shifts in politics and policy, diploma- cy and digitisation. However, what has remained unchanged is the state of public healthcare services. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana Abhiyan (PMJAY) may be one of the world’s largest publicly-funded health insurance schemes but it is cer- tainly not the finest. Fundamental impediments like inadequate health infrastructure and low doctor-to-patient ratio remain a roaring challenge. Perversely, the deficit is acute in both rural and urban areas. There is an increasing dependency on pri- vate healthcare services. India has one of the world’s highest GUPTA rates of out-of-pocket spending in healthcare, thus pushing UTTAM the people into the poverty trap. he Union Government is considering far- We are the world’s sixth largest economy with a Gross reaching reforms in the gas sector. These Domestic Product (GDP) of $2.6 trillion, yet we have not Tinclude the setting up of a local gas trad- addressed crucial indicators like Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) ing platform to facilitate price discovery, strip- and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). Government policies and ping the power sector off its priority status by schemes may boast of attempting to achieve universal health- withdrawing priority allocation of natural gas care and free treatment but delivery mechanisms have faltered and hiving off the transportation unit of the Gas frequently. India continues to add almost a fourth to the world- Authority of India Limited (GAIL), a public sec- wide maternal morbidity and mortality even after renewed efforts. tor undertaking (PSU) which currently holds As reported by UNICEF in 2017, around 44,000 women in our an overwhelming 75 per cent share of the gas country die annually due to preventable pregnancy-related caus- transmission network. The stated objective of these reforms is to es. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), a maternity benefit scheme enable energy firms to invest in exploration and of the Union Government, which ensures a conditional cash develop gas fields so as to encourage indige- transfer to underprivileged and marginalised sections for pro- nous production and ensure that the country moting institutional delivery, had very little impact in reducing attains self-sufficiency in this major source of the MMR. clean energy (currently 50 per cent of our Though the policy led to a phenomenal rise in institutional domestic gas is imported). While the deliveries thanks to Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA), Government’s move is laudable, the moot THE GOVERNMENT it failed to address crucial components like antenatal care and question is whether the proposed measures will SHOULD neonatal care. The “incentive” structure of the JSY resulted in help it come anywhere closer to the goal. The DISMANTLE THE sluggish progress. To supplement JSY, the Government launched answer will be a categorical “no”. The biggest EXISTING stumbling block towards this is the lack of a REGIME OF GAS the Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK), that focussed “stable” and “predictable” policy environment. on other vital aspects such as transportation, medicines, C-sec- As per the guidelines effective since ALLOCATION AND tions and care for sick newborns, which were free of cost. November 1, 2014, for all domestic supplies HIGHLY However, a few incidents were reported where patients had to covered under the New Exploration and DIFFERENTIATED pay from their pockets for even basic items like syringes and Licensing Policy (NELP) as also the blocks PRICING FOR A gloves. Inadequate implementation of the scheme has resulted given on “nomination” basis to Oil Natural Gas VARIETY OF in no-takers for the benefits. Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India Limited SUPPLY STREAMS. Yet another scheme, the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva (OIL) under pre-NELP, the price (call it nor- CONCURRENTLY, IT Abhiyan (PMSMA) introduced in 2016, appears to be compre- mal price) is a weighted average of the costs at SHOULD mula-based price applicable to all. The initial estimate of over 10 trillion cubic result in steep increase in gas prices and hensive and has all the components of maternal healthcare. But four international locations in the US, the UK, DEREGULATE Government’s stated logic behind ft (tcf), the actual reserves turned out exterminate them as well. Canada and Russia. As per this formula, from IMPORT OF LNG. rejecting a market-led price was that to be a mere about 2 tcf. As a result, pro- Today, there is an unholy mix of to make the policy a success, State Governments need to be April 1, 2019, the price is $3.72 per million since the gas market in our country is duction from this high-profile field controls and market-based principles. committed towards executing it in a coherent and transparent British thermal unit (Btu). TOGETHER WITH at a very nascent stage and supply falls plummeted to less than 10 million stan- This is more dangerous than total con- manner. We can ensure steady progress with an all-inclusive Under a special package for deep/ultra-deep HIVING OFF PORT short of demand, this mechanism may dard cubic metres per day (mmscmd) trol on all aspects, which anyway is not schedule of activities, including educating and empowering and high-pressure/high-temperature (HP/HT) HANDLING, lead to a sharp increase in price, which against the promised 80 mmscmd. desirable. Doing things in fits and starts women about maternal health, family planning initiatives, repro- fields announced in March 2016, the supplies GASIFICATION AND user industries, particularly fertilisers No wonder, gas production has (as may be seen from a flurry of poli- ductive wellness and sanitation and hygiene. Actions have to therefrom are allowed a “premium” price and TRANSPORTATION and power (together they consume declined from a high of about 52 bil- cy changes during the last three years) be coupled with transparent communication tools, including are linked to the prices of alternate fuels, includ- INFRASTRUCTURE nearly 3/4th of the available gas), may lion cubic metres during 2010-11 to will not take us anywhere. There is an effective Information Education and Communication (IEC), ing fuel oil, naphtha and imported Liquefied FROM GAIL, THIS not be able to afford. around 33 billion cubic metres during urgent need for holistic reforms in the Interpersonal Communication (IC) and Behaviour Change Natural Gas (LNG). The current rate deter- WILL CREATE AN There was merit in the argument 2018-19. This prompted the hydrocarbon sector. Communication (BCC). The potential of communication meth- mined on this basis is almost double than the ECOSYSTEM THAT and the Government ought to have con- Government to come up with new ideas The Government must dismantle normal price. WILL ENSURE tinued with a “uniform” policy for all like a local gas trading platform and the existing regime of gas allocation and ods like documentaries, nukkad natak, puppet shows and com- Then there’s a third pricing mechanism that supplies. Even then, seeking a higher stripping power plants of their priori- highly differentiated pricing for a vari- munity radio campaigns cannot be overlooked. exists for fields given under the Open Acreage ADEQUATE price for a deepwater high pressure, ty status. Both these ideas are bizarre. ety of supply streams. Concurrently, it Further, it is essential to develop a consistent skill and knowl- Licensing Policy (OALP), which was introduced AVAILABILITY OF high temperature field is untenable as The distribution of domestic gas is should deregulate import of LNG (cur- edge-building process around efficient management of labour in July 2017. Supplies from these fields — con- GAS TO MEET it is expected to contain much larger totally under Government control. It is rently all gas imports are canalised and delivery across health centres. To be precise, “respectful ventional gas as well as unconventional hydro- THE DEMAND reserves than a shallow or on-shore decided by an inter-ministerial commit- through PSUs such as GAIL). Together maternity care” must be provided to the mothers, which includes carbons viz, shale gas, Coal Bed Methane field, thereby generating extra revenue tee under the chairmanship of Secretary, with hiving off port handling, gasifica- a clean bathing place and toilet, warm place for the child and (CBM) — are eligible for market-based price. The with the same price. Likewise, giving Ministry of Petroleum and Natural tion (of imported LNG) and transporta- privacy for breastfeeding. Healthcare centres require well-planned same also applies to unconventional hydrocar- higher market-based price for shale gas Gas (MPNG). Of the total supply, a tion infrastructure from GAIL, this will Emergency Obstetric Care (EMOC) training programmes that bons from the fields that come under NELP. or CBM from an existing field under maximum quantity, 31 per cent, is given create an ecosystem that will ensure can achieve twin objectives. First, train the obstetricians, nurs- ONGC and OIL have 149 small and margin- NELP, where all costs have already been to the power sector, 24 per cent to fer- adequate availability (domestic plus al oil and gas fields that account for a mere five fully recuperated under the subsisting tilisers while 22 per cent is allotted for import) of gas to meet the demand. es and nursing attendants. Second, strengthen the skills of front- per cent of their total output (courtesy the little “profit sharing” contract, makes no city gas. There is no gas left for trading. This is the way forward for the devel- line workers, ASHA workers and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives attention they receive from PSUs). The sense. But it buckled under continuing In this backdrop, what will a trading opment of competitive markets. (ANM). Such an integrated approach can be made effective if Government intends to auction them to private pressure from lobbyists, thus giving platform do? What will be the relevance This may as well result in a slight training schedules are formulated on evidence-based clinical entities. After the transfer, new owners will get birth to the present chaos. of the price discovered on such a plat- increase in price over the current for- guidelines and techniques. It must be an uncompromising complete marketing and pricing freedom of sup- Firms may have managed higher form? To which supplies will this price mula-based level yet, it will remain well arrangement that adheres to strict guidelines and subdues harm- plies from these fields. In short, the pricing struc- price (via “premium” or market-based apply when almost all of it is regulated below the exorbitant level currently ful practices. Government interventions both at the national and ture is highly differential and has varying prices, price) but there is no guarantee that this and applicable prices pre-determined? promised to specified supply sources. State level must be strategised through a series of care, begin- depending on the source of supply and hydro- alone can yield higher production as As regards power, the Government This will also offer a “stable” policy envi- ning from pregnancy care to childbirth and finally postpartum carbon type. Strangely, it also depends on the other factors, such as their ability to stick gives a boost to gas-based power plants ronment for energy companies to invest care. Statistics on maternal deaths must not be taken lightly. operator in question. to output projections among other (at 25,000 MW, these plants account for in exploration and development of oil In 2014, when the process of formulating the things, also come into play. In fact, these about 10 per cent of the total genera- and gas fields. The larger question, how- We need a steady momentum to transform the “silent emer- new pricing policy was under way, energy com- factors may work negatively. Take the tion capacity) by assuring supply of ever, is will the Modi Government crack gency” of maternal deaths into a war-cry as it is a matter of panies — both private and public sector — lob- example of the Krishna Godavari domestic gas on top priority and charg- the whip on these reforms? basic human rights for survival and social justice for women. bied hard to adopt market-based price for all sup- Dhirubhai 6 (KG-D6), operated by ing low price. Then suddenly, it seeks (The writer is a New Delhi-based (The writer is CEO a leading research and advisory firm) plies. But the Modi Government opted for a for- Reliance Industries (RIL). Against an to withdraw the priority status. This will policy analyst) A marketplace for political exchange The study of the bazaar in the context of politics is not that old despite the fact that it has played a significant role in the politics of various Muslim countries The word bazaar has Persian origins The participation of groups an economics and modern urban the cities multiplied and, through that mosques were extensively used Rizvi’s Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan. and means an enclosed marketplace. formed inside Iran’s traditional mar- capitalism. them, religious influences further per- in bazaars to propel protests against There is no study, as such, on how the Twentieth century Marxist analysis ketplaces by traders, merchants and Due to the disorienting impacts meated social life. Much of this took the Bhutto regime. bazaar in Karachi evolved after it saw bazaar politics at the core of the shop owners in the revolution was of haphazard modernisation, the place in the urban bazaar areas of Just as influential figures of embraced the politics of the Jamaat- political and economic action of the influential enough for political scien- customary bonds between the Pakistan. bazaar politics were co-opted by i-Islami and Jamiat-i-Ulema Pakistan petit bourgeoisie (lower-middle- tists to begin studying the concept of bazaars and the clergy strengthened. The late political scientist Khalid Iran’s “Islamic” regime, the conserv- in 1977. classes) even though many political bazaar politics. Many such studies dis- This aided the clergy during the B Sayeed writes in Politics in ative General Zia dictatorship in Largely, bazaar politics of scientists have also seen it as an covered that some political activity in revolutionary turmoil. No wonder Pakistan: The Nature and Direction Pakistan appropriated various pow- Karachi has remained pragmatic. NADEEM PARACHA extension of middle class political this context did take place prior to the then, Iran’s Islamic regime imme- of Change that the bazaar’s first erful trader outfits, many of whose Because even though almost as activity. 1979 revolution. But it was during diately inducted many members major political endeavour in members became part of the local, conservative as the bazaar politics of n August 8 this year, the The study of the bazaar in the and after the revolution that the from bazaar organisations in the Pakistan was during the 1977 protest provincial and national Assemblies. Punjab, the one in Karachi hasn’t powerful Anjuman-i-Tajiran context of politics is not that old, bazaar emerged as a major political new regime. movement, against the populist ZA From the 1980s onward, demonstrated as much support to OPakistan called off a four-day despite the fact that they have been influencer. Something similar happened in Bhutto regime. However, according Pakistani bazaar politics has contin- causes that look to oust religious shutter-down strike in Lahore. The integral economic and physical main- ME Bonine and NR Keddie in Pakistan. Riaz Hassan’s 1985 study, to Phillip E Jones, the bazaar was ued to operate through pressure minorities, impose social morality traders’ organisation had announced stays of Muslim-majority regions Modern Iran Dialectics demonstrate Religious, Political and Social Change active during the 1968 anti-Ayub groups that keep Governments from or safeguard “Islamic laws,” as much the shutdown due to the for centuries. The expression “bazaar that the Shah’s “modernisation” poli- in Pakistan, demonstrates that movement as well. But Sayeed is cor- imposing economic policies that are as Punjab’s bazaars have done in the Government’s new taxation policies. politics” first emerged soon after the cies briefly benefitted the economy of increasing and unplanned urbanisa- rect in pointing out that trader out- seen as unbeneficial to traders and last three decades. There were rumours that the military 1979 revolution in Iran. Traditional the bazaars. However, this moderni- tion between the late 1960s and the fits were not as radicalised in the shopkeepers. Trader organisations Maybe the ethnic diversity of establishment had aided the bazaars of the country played a note- sation sought to shift economic late 1970s left a large segment of the 1960s as they became in the 1970s. and alliances in the bazaars have also Karachi keeps this from happening as Government in getting the traders to worthy role in the turmoil which top- activity away from traditional mar- population, leading a highly precar- Sayeed writes that the traders had retained their exhibition of “piety” the bazaars here are segmented call off the strike. True or not, the fact pled the powerful Shah of Iran. ketplaces to modern souks and ious existence which was subjected to welcomed the Bhutto regime’s and they often associate themselves between different ethnic groups. They is that a rebellion from the so-called The action in this respect was ini- emporiums. all kinds of exploitation. rhetoric against big businesses but with, and even spearhead, cam- are more concerned about safeguard- “trader classes” in a Muslim-major- tiated by trader and merchant groups But this did not see the tradition- This generated a considerable quickly turned against him when he paigns against certain religious ing their respective groups’ econom- ity country is always treated as a pos- operating inside Iran’s many bazaars. al marketplaces recede. Instead, with amount of disillusionment with mod- began to nationalise small and medi- minorities and against any move to ic stakes in a highly competitive, even sible precursor to an uprising against The revolutionary movement against the continuing influx of migrants ernist Governments and their policies um enterprises. As mentioned by reform the “Islamic” entries in the contentious, ethno-political environ- a sitting Government. the monarchy was driven by various from rural and semi-rural areas to the of economic and social develop- Hassan, by the mid-1970s, the bazaar Constitution. ment. That’s why, for example, one can Ever since the late 1970s, organ- forces, which included the commu- cities, the traditional bazaars were ment. The persistent insecurity of had already established close links The Pakistan Muslim League (N) expect campaigns to restrict the entry ised traders have played a significant nists, secular democrats and the “ruralised.” Their owners and con- urban existence among many shop- with the clergy and these rapidly inherited the bazaar as a constituen- of certain minority communities in role in the politics of various Muslim Islamic clergy. But it was the bazaars sumers now overwhelmingly came keepers, traders and their families, extended to the country’s religious cy in the 1990s. But by the 2018 elec- the bazaars of Punjab but no such countries, especially in Iran, which eventually tilted the scale in from petit bourgeoisie backgrounds over the years, resulted in the emer- parties. Umair Javed, in his essay for tion, this constituency (in the Punjab) activity has ever been reported from Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt. This is favour of the clergy and the revolu- and from transitional segments gence of various religious move- the anthology New Perspectives on had split between PML-N, Pakistan the bazaars of Karachi. often explained as ‘bazaar politics’. tion became “Islamic.” perched between traditional agrari- ments. The number of mosques in Pakistan’s Political Economy, writes Tehreek-i-Insaf and Khadim Hussain (Courtesy, The Dawn) VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | AUGUST 27, 2019 money 08 CAPSULE ‘GDP growth pegged at 6% in Q1’ n PNS NEW DELHI The survey was conducted during the The latest FICCI Economic months of June-July 2019 amongst Outlook Survey has pegged first-quarter GDP growth at 6 economists from the industry, banking per cent in 2019-20 while for and financial services sectors India's enterprise the whole fiscal growth is seen information security at 6.9 per cent in 2019-20. The growth numbers for outlook on international crude that a turnaround would be spend to grow 12% the first quarter are expected to oil prices have emerged as key challenging given the current MUMBAI: ) Enterprise be released by Central Statistics concerns on the external front. global environment and could information security spending Office (CSO) next week. Ficci Slower global growth will take at least three to four years. in India is set to grow 12.4 per said boosting agriculture sec- impact India's growth On the strategies to achieve cent from 2018 to hit $1.86 tor, strengthening MSMEs, prospects as well going for- India's potential growth rate, billion this year, according to undertaking factor market ward. In fact, economists unan- the surveyed economists sug- DoT to appoint the latest forecast from reforms are key to steering the during the months of June-July other hand, has a median fore- imously indicated that India's gested four key areas that need- Gartner. "The growth of economy out of the slowdown. 2019 amongst economists from cast of 3.7 per cent for 2019-20 potential growth rate would be ed immediate attention: boost- enterprise spending on Furthermore, the annual the industry, banking and - with a minimum and maxi- in 7.0 7.5 per cent range, which ing agriculture sector; strength- information security in India median GDP growth forecast for financial services sectors. mum estimate of 3.4 and 4.1 is lower than the 8 per cent plus ening MSMEs; undertaking e-auctioneer for 5G will continue to grow unabated 2019-20 has been pegged at 6.9 With regard to inflation, the per cent, respectively. potential growth rate estimat- factor market reforms; and to reach over $2 billion in per cent, with a minimum and latest official numbers report Concerns remain on exter- ed until a few years back. enhancing avenues for infra- 2020," said Prateek Bhajanka, maximum estimate of 6.7 per moderate price levels. The out- nal front with median current However, a majority of par- structure financing. spectrum auction Principal Research Analyst at cent and 7.2 per cent, respec- look of participating econo- account deficit forecast pegged ticipants felt that potential The recently released unem- Gartner. "The increased tively. While the median growth mists on inflation also remains at 2.3 per cent of GDP for GDP growth would settle at the ployment numbers by NSSO PNS n NEW DELHI awareness on the benefits of forecast for agriculture and allied benign. The median forecast 2019-20. Merchandise exports higher end of the range at 7.5 re-affirm the grim situation The tenure of risk assessment and the activities has been put at 2.2 per for Wholesale Price Index are expected to grow by 3.6 per per cent. The participating with regard to employment in The Department of the contract acknowledgement that security cent for 2019-20, the industry based inflation rate for 2019-20 cent, while imports are expect- economists were sceptical and the country. The participating Telecommunications (DoT) would be 3+1 is one of the enablers of digital and services sector are expected has been put at 2.9 per cent, ed to grow by 4.0 per cent dur- divided about replicating the economists were asked to indi- on Monday through its request transformation are boosting to grow by 6.9 per cent and 8.0 with a minimum and maxi- ing the year. Overall decline in previous high growth perfor- cate areas of improvement that for proposal (RFP) invited years for the enterprise security spending in per cent respectively during the mum estimate of 2.1 and 5.7 global growth forecasts, esca- mance of over 8 per cent and would help create more jobs, bidders to submit applica- Auctioneer India," Bhajanka said. The rise current financial year. per cent respectively. The lating trade tensions, uncer- sustaining it at that level. Those particularly in manufacturing tions for selection of an agency (with normal in advanced cyberattacks, The survey was conducted Consumer Price Index, on the tainty around Brexit and foggy who were optimistic believed and services sectors. to conduct the e-auction of 5G ransomware and malware spectrum. tenure of 3 attacks has put cybersecurity The tenure of the contract years and a as a top investment priority for would be 3+1 years for the provision of Indian security and risk Auctioneer (with normal management leaders (CISOs), Assets under gold ETFs ‘Stimulus package will boost tenure of 3 years and a provi- extension for 1 therefore increasing spending on sion of extension for 1 year by year by mutual security locally, Bhajanka added. mutual consent, if required), consent, if jump to Rs 5K cr in growth and stabilise economy’ the DoT notice said. However, the guidelines for required), the PNS n NEW DELHI It is indeed auction of spectrum in 700 DoT notice first 4 months of FY20 commendable that all MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, said Industry body CII on Sunday these multi-sectoral 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 PNS n NEW DELHI said the multi-sectoral and MHz, 2500 MHz and 3300- multi-dimensional policy stim- steps were carried out without 3600 MHz bands will be Telecom Regulatory Authority Assets managed by gold ulus announced last week will pressure on the fiscal deficit. announced separately, the of India (TRAI) had proposed RBI Board meeting exchange traded funds rose to have significant impact, With her six-dimensional statement said. the sale of 20 MHz blocks of underway, focus on Rs 5,079.22 crore in the first imparting stability and under- announcement, FM has The auction will be con- 5G spectrum in the 3,300- four months of the current fis- pinning a new growth impetus indeed hit a sixer out of the ducted in 22 telecom service 3,600 MHz band at a price of Jalan panel report cal, a period during which for India. areas as per the decision of the Rs 492 crore per unit. By this NEW DELHI: A meeting of the stock market dropped 3 per CII said the measures grounds government, it added. price, an operator would be RBI Board is currently cent as investors turned to the announced come at a time —VIKRAM KIRLOSKAR Telecom Minister Ravi required to pay at least Rs underway to consider the yellow metal amid economic when the world economy is CII President Shankar Prasad had said the 9,840 crore to buy 5G spec- Bimal Jalan Committee's headwinds. buffeted by global headwinds auction would take place dur- trum on a pan-India basis as recommendations on the Data from Morningstar Data showed and trade slowdown. ed to be significant. showed that as of June, two- ing this calendar year. the regulator has suggested it Economic Capital Framework showed that assets under man- "Coming in the wake of "It is indeed commendable thirds of survey respondents The auction is expected to should be put to auction in a (ECF), or the quantum of agement (AUM) of gold ETFs that assets several retaliatory and counter- that all these multi-sectoral expected growth of over 6.5 be India's largest so far, with block size of 20 MHz. reserves the central bank (Exchange Traded Funds) under retaliatory trade measures steps were carried out without per cent for 2019-20. 8,293.95 MHz of airwaves For the 700 MHz band, should retain, as also its have been rising since April management between the two largest glob- pressure on the fiscal deficit. "The comprehensive mea- expected to go under the ham- TRAI had suggested a 43 per dividend payment to the this year. al trading nations, the eco- With her six-dimensional sures removing enhanced sur- mer at an estimated total base cent cut to Rs 6,568 crore per government, sources said. In contrast, the 30-share (AUM) of gold nomic package announced by announcement, FM has indeed charge on FPIs (foreign port- price of Rs 5.77 lakh crore. unit as the spectrum went For fiscal 2019-20, the Sensex has fallen 1,191.79 ETFs (Exchange Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister hit a sixer out of the grounds," folio investors) and DIs This is 3.5 times the 2,354 unsold in the 2016 sale due to government has estimated a points or 3 per cent during the Traded Funds) of Finance and Corporate he added. (domestic investors), secur- MHz of spectrum offered at high reserve prices. dividend of Rs 90,000 crore April-July period. The BSE's Affairs, on Friday imparts sta- The industry body said it ing transmission of lower repo the previous auction in 2016, Meanwhile, rating agency due to it from the Reserve benchmark index suffered a have been rising bility and underpins a new expects that the economy will rates, addressing delayed pay- for which the total base price ICRA has said that telecom Bank of India (RBI). massive drop of nearly 5 per since April growth impetus for India," it climb up in the coming ments and ensuring that bank was Rs 5.63 lakh crore. operators are unlikely to bid The Jalan Committee had cent in July compared to the this year added. months. officials are confident about The industry has, however, aggressively for 5G spectrum submitted its report to the RBI previous month. CII President Vikram CII's Business Outlook lending are strategically tar- expressed apprehension about as the pricing is too high. Governor on Friday. The "For a long time, investors Kirloskar said the macro Survey for April-June 2019 geted towards raising invest- the higher reserve price for the Global rating agency Fitch report, which recommends have stayed away from invest- economy has been facing impact of the economic pack- stood at 59.6, lower than 65.2 ments," CII President- 5G spectrum auction. has also raised similar con- transfer of surplus reserves to ing in gold ETFs/funds, as gold headwinds in the recent times, age announced can be expect- in the previous quarter. It Designate Uday Kotak said. Last year, the regulator cerns. the government in a staggered prices, after making a high gold has once again found its manner over three-five years around 2012, has retracted and safe haven appeal. based on a predetermined remained range-bound since In April, gold ETFs AUM formula, may be put on the then. However, there has been stood at Rs 4,594.06 crore Sensex soars Reserve Bank of India (RBI) a reversal in trend this year, and rose to Rs 4,606.69 crore website later for public access. over 600 pts on with gold prices again moving in May. It further climbed to Rupee slips 42 paise to 72.08 vs $ The Jalan Committee was up," Himanshu Srivastava, Rs 4,931.16 crore and Rs constituted to suggest Senior Research Analyst and 5,079.22 crore in June and July, PNS n NEW DELHI The local unit came FPI surcharge appropriate reserves that RBI Manager Research, respectively, as per the data. under pressure should maintain and dividends Morningstar Investment V K Sharma, Head PCG & The rupee on Monday rollback it should pay to the Adviser India said. Capital Markets Strategy, declined by 42 paise to 72.08 after the latest PNS n NEW DELHI government. The Reserve Bank While gold as an asset class HDFC Securities said the US- against the US currency in escalation of the follows a July-June financial acts as a hedge against infla- China trade war, plunging early trade, due to strong US-China trade war Domestic equity benchmark year and the dividend is usually tion, it is also a safe haven in bond yields and fears of reces- dollar demand from banks BSE Sensex rallied over 662 distributed in August after times of economic turmoil, he sion have attracted safe haven and importers amid unabat- points in opening session on annual accounts are finalised. said, adding that the global buying in gold. ed foreign fund outflows. Monday after the govern- Forex trader said the local home, auto and other loans. ment rolled back the unit came under pressure Foreign institutional enhanced surcharge on for- after the latest escalation of investors (FIIs) remained net eign portfolio investors, and the US-China trade war. sellers in the capital markets, unveiled a slew of measures India driving high revenue per Meanwhile, on Monday, pulling out Rs 1,737.20 crore to boost the economy. China's currency slid to its on Friday, provisional data The 30-share index, how- lowest point in over 11 years US dollar. including rollback of with the exchanges showed. ever, pared some gains as user for social media firms amid concerns over global Traders said strengthen- enhanced super-rich tax on The 30-share index was investors began booking prof- PNS n NEW DELHI - growing at a CAGR of 17.1 down across most of the key recession and the US trade ing of the greenback vis-a-vis foreign and domestic equity trading 166.48 points or 0.45 its at higher levels. The index per cent. markets in Asia Pacific except war. other currencies overseas, investors, exemption of star- per cent higher at 36,867.64 was trading 245.71 points, or As user growth on various "Asia Pacific and the rest of India. As such, key social play- The onshore yuan fell to and foreign fund outflows tups from 'angel tax', a pack- and the broader Nifty rose 0.67 per cent, up at 36,946.87 social media platforms in the world will grow fastest, cap- ers are now focusing on increas- 7.1487 to the US dollar, its weighed on the local unit. age to address distress in the 170.95 points or 1.58 per at 0930 hours. key global markets slows down, turing the US and Europe's ing revenue per user to drive weakest point since early However, higher opening auto sector and upfront infu- cent to 11,000.30 . The broader Nifty too India is helping social media share of global social adver- revenues," the findings showed. 2008, in Asian trading. in domestic equities. easing sion of Rs 70,000 crore to The dollar index, which surged over 170 points to players clock more revenue tising spend. Asia Pacific's Twitter has been experi- At the Interbank Foreign crude oil prices and the gov- public sector banks, in efforts gauges the greenback's briefly reclaim the 11,000 per user in the Asia-Pacific share of global spend will menting with increasing its ad Exchange, the rupee opened ernment's announcement of to boost economic growth strength against a basket of six mark, but gave up some gains region, thus driving the over- increase from 30 per cent in loads. "As a result, Japan, the at 72.03 then fell to 72.08 several measures to boost from a five-year low. currencies, inched up 0.06 per to trade 67.30 points, or 0.62 all social advertising spend, a 2018 to 35 per cent in 2023, largest market for Twitter out- against the US dollar, show- economy supported the To bolster consumption, cent to 97.70. per cent, higher 10,896.65 in new report said on Monday. mostly thanks to growth in side the US, registered 35.1 per ing a decline of 42 paise over domestic currency and the government also said that Brent crude futures, the early trade. According to Forrester, China," said Forrester's 'Social cent growth in its revenue per its previous closing. restricted the fall. banks have decided to cut global oil benchmark, eased In the previous session, the global social advertising spend Media Advertising Forecast, user in 2018," said Meenakshi The Indian rupee on Friday The government on Friday interest rates, a move that 0.91 per cent to USD 58.80 BSE barometer closed high- will hit $165.6 billion in 2023, 2019 to 2023' report. Tiwari, Forecast Analyst at had closed at 71.66 against the announced a raft of measures, would lead to lower EMIs for per barrel. er by 228.23 points or 0.63 up from $75 billion in 2018 - "User growth is slowing Forrester. per cent at 36,701.16, and the Nifty rose 88 points or 0.82 per cent to settle at 10,829.35. Top gainers in the Sensex pack included SBI, M&M, Equities, yuan plunge as Trump escalates trade war with China HDFC twins, Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, PNS n NEW DELHI Friday's tariffs hike was in the Fed boss for holding the L&T, ITC and Axis Bank, ral- response to Beijing's decision to "The gloves are coming off on both sides economy back. lying up to 3 per cent. Asian equity markets tanked raise levies on USD 75 billion and as such yuan depreciation is an "As usual, the Fed did On the other hand, and the yuan hit an 11-year low of US goods. NOTHING!" Trump said. Vedanta, Tata Steel, IndusInd Monday after Donald Trump Tariffs on USD 250 billion obvious cushion against US tariffs," Mitul "My only question is, who is Bank, Sun Pharma, HCL ramped up his trade war with Chinese goods will go to 30 per Kotecha, a senior emerging markets our bigger enemy, Jay Powel or Tech and Hero MotoCorp fell China by imposing more tar- cent and those planned on Chairman Xi?" Trump said, up to 4 per cent. iffs on more than half-a-trillion USD 300 billion in Chinese economist at Toronto-Dominion Bank, misspelling the Fed chief's Giving in to the demands dollars worth of imports. goods go to 15 per cent from told Bloomberg News name and referring to Chinese of overseas investors, Finance The decision on Friday October 1. leader Xi Jinping. Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stunned investors, who ran for On Monday, China's yuan "Referencing the Fed chair as on Friday, after market hours, the hills, hammering European currency fell to 7.1487 to the the first time. prices with both main contracts the enemy is, frankly, just par announced rollback of and Wall Street stocks, while safe dollar, its weakest level since Shanghai lost 1.3 per cent falling more than one per cent, for the course... but referencing enhanced surcharge on for- havens such as the yen and gold early 2008 at the height of the and Tokyo ended the morning extending Friday's sell-off. President Xi now as the enemy eign portfolio investors -- go-to assets in times of turmoil global financial crisis. more than two per cent off. The tariffs news overshad- rather than 'my friend' is a lot (FPIs)levied in the Budget. and uncertainty -- surged. The drop is likely to ire Sydney, Seoul, Wellington, owed Powell's much-anticipat- more serious," said Ray Attrill The Budget proposal to The move, which also came Trump, who has labelled Jakarta and Taipei all sank ed speech on Friday, where he at National Australia Bank. hike surcharge on FPIs had with an outburst against China Beijing a currency manipulator. more than one per cent. pledged to ensure US growth "Indeed, the fallout is already spooked foreign investors, by the American president and "The gloves are coming off The flight from risk into and pointed to fresh stimulus apparent in an editorial in who withdrew more than a call for US firms to leave the on both sides and as such safer havens saw gold jump to if inflation softens. Saturday's state-run People's USD 3.4 billion (Rs 24,500 country, overshadowed a yuan depreciation is an obvious "As long as China can ensure On equity markets, Hong a six-year high around USD He acknowledged the bank Daily, saying China will follow crore) from domestic equities broadly dovish speech by cushion against US tariffs," that yuan weakness is well Kong led losses, slumping more 1,550 per ounce, while the has no "rulebook" for dealing through with retaliatory mea- in July and August. The mas- Federal Reserve boss Jerome Mitul Kotecha, a senior emerg- controlled ie it does not pro- than three per cent, with Japanese yen was at its strongest with the US-China trade war sures announced Friday and sive capital outflows also put Powell but one that fell short of ing markets economist at voke strong outflows, expect to investors also spooked by fresh level since the end of 2016. but did not announce any fight the trade war to the end pressure on the rupee, which Trump's demand for deep Toronto-Dominion Bank, told see further depreciation in the violent protests in the city that Fears about the trade war's more rate cuts, sparking out- in the face of the US's failure to slumped to 72-level against interest rate cuts. Bloomberg News. currency." saw police use water cannon for impact on demand also hit oil rage from Trump, who blames keep its promises. the US dollar last week. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Tuesday August 27, 2019 NARRATING STORIES POST-INDEPENDENCE

hat happened after about Gandhi, Nehru, Jinnah, While their academics helped body, country and mind, as we the Partition of the commission, India and them to organise and address intend to let loose the imagina- India? What were Pakistan; it is now time to the historical and political ele- tion and thoughts of our audi- w the emotions that relive the madness as citizens ments attached to the issue, ences,” adds Shivani. went through peo- of the country. The essence of their experience in theatre This experience in theatre ple’s minds at that the play thrives on just one helped them to narrate it effec- and their knowledge of the time? Kabaddi: The Game of question: did the indepen- tively. The Cutting Chai issue brought about a prod- As students of political Partition, a play, staged by The dence really set us free? Company is a theatre produc- uct that not only entertained Cutting Chai Company gives Shivani, the writer and tion group, established in May their audiences but also start- science, we had a lot to say The Cutting Chai Company, a theatre us answers for the above ques- director of the play, says, “As 2019, which promises to put for- ed making them think about to the world and there was tions. It was staged over the students of political science, ward some cutting edge theatre. the issue in its totality. Raghu, no better choice than theatre weekend at Lamakaan. we had a lot to say to the world It is a product of the passion, a theatre enthusiast and an production group, aims to put forward A period drama of the and there was no better choice drive, and vision of seven audience, says, “I watched to express it. That’s how the bloodiest time in Indian his- than theatre to express it. women straight out of college. many plays in Hyderabad play was born. We wanted cutting edge plays and shows, armed with tory, it is a testament of the That’s how the play was born. “We were exposed to profession- and this is the best of all. This to do a period drama about people who were made to We wanted to do a period al theatre while in college. We play helped me understand some original stories to tell. This is participate in one of the drama about a time that not performed at various national what happened after our a time that not only shaped biggest political gambles ever. only shaped our country’s his- level college festivals in IIM Independence. The political our country’s history but evident from their latest venture, Sure, nations were divided, tory but also something that Indore, IIT Chennai and BITS decisions at that time badly also something that holds treaties were signed, tanks holds moral and political rel- Hyderabad, doing both affected the people. It was Kabaddi: The Game of Partition, writes V were loaded, and armies were evance even today. Hence, Proscenium and Street Theatre. like an emotional period for moral and political deported. However, what the Kabaddi took shape as a slice This evolved into the creation of the citizens. I hope many relevance even today. SATEESH REDDY people went through is what of life from the ravaged time a professional production group such plays would be staged in Hence, Kabaddi took shape has carried the legacy through of the India-Pakistan parti- armed with original stories to Hyderabad, explaining the time. We have all read enough tion.” tell. We want to represent today’s history of our country.” SHIVANI JANHVI is open to South cinema: Boney The Bollywood producer clarified that Janhvi Kapoor is open if the right script falls in place and that they are looking roducer Boney Kapoor for such an has decided to put an end The Telangana to reports claiming that opportunity his older daughter Janhvi chapter of the P Kapoor has turned down Vijay Deverakonda’s next Tenpin Bowling BOWLING GETS with Puri Jagannadh and that she is not interested in South cinema at all. Association along In a statement on Monday, Kapoor who recently shifted his attention to producing South cin- with its national ema clarified that his daughter is open to South cinema as long as a counterpart A PROFESSIONAL right script comes along. “We (the Kapoor family) love South Indian organised the movies. Sridevi has done so many films here and has a great relation- first-ever Tenpin ship with Krishna and Chiranjeevi garu and other stars. Mahesh tournament of MAKEOVER Babu and we share great respect towards each other. Hyderabad, Zone in Inorbit Mall, con- in the men’s category went take place on February 2020,” Vijayendra Goud, MD of Janhvi is open to doing cluded recently with winners to Siddham, who scored said Rahul Reddy, President Smaaash, said, “Malls are a South Indian films if intending to galore from each category. 200.6, while the prize for the of Tenpin Bowling great place to get the attention the right script falls Actor Sumanth Ashwin was highest average in a four Association. of youngsters. The tourna- in place. We are prove that it is the chief guest for the finale. games block in women’s cat- The idea behind hosting ment will create a lot of hype looking for that The tournament was organ- egory went to Gotte such tournaments is to pro- and help promote the sport in opportunity to much more than ised by Tenpin Bowling Mamatha, with a score of mote bowling as a sport and the future.” arise, but so Association (Telangana) in 153.75. The prize for the abolish the perception that it Anwesh Dasari, MD of far, that has collaboration with Tenpin highest score in a single is something to pass time dur- Luberman, said the success of not just a leisure Bowling Association (India). game in the men’s category ing weekends. “We chose this first tournament will help mate- The competition, held from was awarded to Korda Inorbit Mall as we thought establish the future of bowl- sport August 19 and 22, saw huge Kumar, who had an impres- youngsters will be able to ing as a sport. “We are glad participation with close to 100 sive score of 263, while associate with the sport bet- that the first tournament went rialised. registrations. Mamatha bagged another ter,” Rahul added. off well,” he concluded. All the owling has always After a tough competition prize for the highest score in rumours been considered a spanning four days, the win- a single game in the women’s about her leisure sport ners were decided from both category with a score of rejecting b played to pass time men’s and women’s categories. 180. THE PRIZE FOR THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN A movies of top during weekends. Lalit Kumar was adjudged the “We are delighted to have SIX GAMES BLOCK IN THE MEN’S CATEGORY stars and not However, a group winner in the former while organised the first Tenpin wanting to work in of people has proved that it is Gotte Naresh was the runner- tournament of Telangana and WENT TO SIDDHAM, WHO SCORED 200.6, the South are base- no less than any other profes- up. In the women’s category, look forward to conducting WHILE THAT FOR THE HIGHEST AVERAGE IN A less,” Boney clarified. sional sport by holding the first prize went to Shruthi two more. The winners from Right now, Janhvi Tenpin tournaments. and the runner-up was these tournaments will be FOUR GAMES BLOCK IN WOMEN’S CATEGORY Kapoor is going great guns in The first Tenpin tourna- Firdouse. selected for the state-level Bollywood with three pro- ment of Hyderabad, which The prize for the highest championships to be held in WENT TO GOTTE MAMATHA, WITH A SCORE jects on sets. was conducted at Smaaash average in a six games block December and the finals will OF 153.75 10 celeb talks Vijayawada Tuesday August 27, 2019

SALMAN'S ANGELINA JOLIE FEELS ‘INSHALLAH’ FIGHTING FOR BELIEFS RELEASE SIGN OF STRENGTH ollywood star Angelina Maleficent, portrayed by Jolie, and DELAYED Jolie feels it is very her goddaughter Aurora, played by I am always ollywood superstar Salman Khan has important to fight for one's Elle Fanning, begins to question the myself. I don't announced that the release of his film beliefs and says it makes complex family ties that bind them pretend to be BInshallah with actress Alia Bhatt has been Hone stronger. The actress as they are pulled in different someone else or pushed back. Salman took to Twitter late on says that it is the theme for her directions by impending nuptials, compete with Sunday, where he promised to come out with forthcoming Maleficent: Mistress unexpected allies and new dark anyone. I believe in another film on Eid 2020. “The film with of Evil in which she will be back as forces at play. always honing your Sanjay Leela Bhansali is pushed but I will the infamous villain Maleficent. Jolie was joined by Elle Fanning, authentic self and still see you all on Eid, 2020. Insha-Allah!” “We brought two people, two Michelle Pfeiffer, and Chiwetel believing in everything Details related to the delay have not creatures, who were stark enemies Ejiofor, who stars as Connal, one of that you can do or will do. been disclosed. Inshallah marks the in many ways, together. They are the leaders of the dark fey who I think that is my fresh reunion of filmmaker Sanjay Leela family and they have love for each becomes Maleficent's ally, at the Bhansali and Salman after two other. In this one, we return and we D23 Expo session. Pfeiffer, who is factor. I am authentic. I am decades. see that Aurora is now older and playing the role of Queen Ingrith, honest and I don't compete The two last worked together they are facing new challenges, and Prince Phillip's mother, said she with anything or anyone. If we in the 1999 Hum Dil De Chuke it is being emphasised to them how said yes to the film because of Jolie are honest and passionate about Sanam. He also appeared in different they are and they are and Fanning. our beliefs and dreams, there is a cameo in Saawariya encouraged to not be a family and “I was excited to work with these nothing that can be not— Radhikaachieved. Madan (2007). — PTI pulled apart by their differences,” two. There is always a sense of Jolie said at the stage of D23 Expo. belonging when you meet up actors of “So we pose the question and similar background and you have the fight for belief that what's different same experiences but when you add, makes you stronger. And and on top of working with women, it what is a family? is this sense of feeling safe and I What defines a like the script and loved the first family is what you film. I'm thrilled to join this LEONARDO DICAPRIO believe in, how amazing story,” she said. you love, and Directed by Joachim COMMITS $5 MILLION TO what you stand Ronning, Maleficent: for. It's not just Mistress of Evil will open in AMAZON RAIN FOREST blood and it's not the US on October 18, 2019. because you are Jolie will soon be entering the ollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio's environmental the same,” Jolie Marvel universe with The initiative Earth Alliance has pledged $5 million added. Eternals, but information about it Htowards the preservation of the Amazon rain In the follow-up to is being kept under wraps. forest following the wildfires. The new organisation's the hit 2014 film, — IANS emergency Amazon Forest Fund is working to support local partners and indigenous communities in their efforts to protect the sensitive habitats within the Amazon, reports variety.com. The funds will be donated to five local organisations. According to the fund's website, more than 72,000 fires have been reported by Brazil's National Institute for Space Research (INPE) — a sharp growth from 2018's 40,000 fires, which can largely be attributed to an unprecedented surge in deforestation by cattle operations and feed crops.The alarming wildfires have also sparked widespread outrage online, prompting several celebrities to use their social media platforms to raise awareness. “The largest rainforest in the world is a critical piece of the global climate solution. Without the Amazon, we cannot keep the Earth's warming in check,” DiCaprio had written on Instagram. Founded in July by DiCaprio, Laurene Powell Jobs and Brian Sheth, Earth Alliance is a climate change organisation led by an independent management team of scientists and conservationists, working to protect ecosystems and wildlife, ensure climate justice, support renewable energy and secure indigenous rights. — IANS

Actress Neena Gupta says that she has always got roles of strong women but she also wanted to play the damsel in distress. “I have always received roles of strong women from the beginning. The media had built my perception of being a strong woman because of my personal life. I wanted to play the damsel in distress but I wasn't given an opportunity to explore that kind of a character,” said the single mother. The actress has essayed numerous commendable performances over the years and has even won national awards.

I DID SCARLETT WHATEVER HIGHEST PAID I SET OUT TO DO: ACTRESS ucy star ScarlettForbes Johanssonlist of TABU has topped the wo national awards as Best Actress and an Lthe highest-paid actresses for experience of over three decades in Bollywood the second time, beating names like Thas taken Tabu to a space where there is no Sofia Vergara, Reese Witherpoon room for self-doubt but the acclaimed actress and Nicole Kidman among others. reveals that even today she questions herself a Johansson earned top spot with an lot before signing a new project. earning of $56 million (approx “It's not self doubt but I try to ask myself `402.01 crore). questions before saying yes or no to a According to the portal, the actress, project. I want to be sure, because that is who is popular for her character Black important for me. I ask myself, ‘why am I Widow in the Avengers universe, rakedBlack doing it?' or ‘why don't I want to do in a lot of “Marvel money, like an eight- this thing'? When I am convinced figure check for her forthcoming film and an impressive back- with my answers, only then will I Widow Avengers: go ahead with it.” said she. end payment of about $35 million for the $2.8 billion-grossing . Endgame

LATE WEBBED LOCKED DAVE UP: CHAPPELLE: NIGHT STICKS & It is a 2019 SEASON 3 American comedy- The series talks about a STONES drama film directed naive young woman Dave Chappelle takes on by Nisha Ganatra who is manipulated gun culture, the from a screenplay into embezzling opioid crisis and the by Mindy Kaling. It funds for her tidal wave of celebrity talks about a late boyfriend and scandals in a defiant night talk show host sentenced to prison. It stand-up special filmed in who suspects that shows how important it Atlanta and streamed on she may soon lose is to learn to survive in Netflix. The stand up her long-running a harsh new world. The makes it evident that the show. The prime thriller will be releasing comedian is in the midst original releases on on Netflix on August of a full-fledged Amazon on 30. comeback. September 3. 11 tollywood Vijayawada Tuesday August 27, 2019 AGENT's deputy bags her second film NANI takes Actress Shruti Sharma will be seen in the sequel of Karthikeya 2 in a full-fledged role as a journalist ctress Shruti Sharma who VIKRAM A impressed one and all as Naveen Polishetty’s deputy in the very successful Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya has bagged her second film. on a fast lane Director Chandoo Mondeti, we hear, has The actor speaks to NAGARAJ GOUD about paying tribute roped her in for Karthikeya 2, a sequel to his seminal work to the original Gang Leader, Karthikeya's role, and his Karthikeya. “The director loved Shruti’s turn in her respect for actresses Lakshmi and Sharanya debut film and approached her with the script of he theatrical trailer of He confided in me that he would Karthikeya 2. The actress Nani-starrer Gang emulate the same with his next loved her part, which she Leader will be released movies as well. Let’s see,” Nani said, felt had a lot of meat to explore and agreed to play it. She will t on Wednesday and the with a smile. be seen as a journalist who is on a job to uncover a mystery same will hit theatres The film was supposed to be and will be seen throughout alongside Nikhil,” said a source. on Friday. Announcing shot by PC Sreeram but due to the The sequel will be a proper continuation of the first part this at a presser in Hyderabad over legendary cameraman’s other and Nikhil will have bigger issues to resolve this time around. the weekend, Nani said that he shot commitments, Polish cinematog- The actor has already hit the gym and will be sporting a well- for a promotional song of the film rapher Miroslaw Brozek had to toned body for the film, which will be shot in Hyderabad, along with composer Anirudh step in. Nani said that the team Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The characters from the Ravichander. “It would be out in was initially worried whether first part will be repeated for the sequel as well. — NG the first week of September,” he Miroslaw can understand Telugu. said and added that he would be “But from the third day, he in the US for eight days before became an Ameerpet boy,” he returning on September 3 or 4. chuckled. “Poland is famous for In the film, the actor plays a its cinematographers. Multiple crime writer Pencil who is universities teach cinematography approached by a gang of women to with her on the first day but she courses there. In fact, Hollywood take revenge. While he didn’t treated me like her grandson, hires a lot of cinematographers reveal any details about the film’s making my job easy. It was a learn- from there. We got in touch with plot, he said when director Vikram ing experience with her as she Miroslaw through a contact of K Kumar approached him with the speaks all the South languages. I Vikram. He is the PC Sreeram of story and the title it got him equally admire Sharanya garu Poland.” instantly excited. “Gang Leader since Nayakudu. She treated me Karthikeya said he was shooting (starring Chiranjeevi) is a film like her son,” the actor said and for Guna 369 when Vikram Kumar which we owned. Our film is dif- added that Karthikeya, who is narrated him the story of Gang ferent from the iconic Gang Leader playing the film’s antagonist, has a Leader. “I was sold with my part genre-wise. It’s a family-revenge long way to go in the industry. “He Dev and within two seconds, I said entertainer. We also paid a is here to stay.” I’m doing it. I’m still new to the small tribute to the original Vikram is known to take his own industry but I consider lucky to Gang Leader. The trailer, which sweet time to complete his films have bagged the film. If not me, is packed with surprises, will show but Gang Leader is one of his anyone could’ve easily said yes to a glimpse of it,” he pointed out. quickest projects to date in terms it. The role was well etched. It The film provided him with an of shooting days. “I take the cred- requires an actor of 10-15 films opportunity to share screen space it for it. I’m moving with my sched- experience to pull it off but I’m glad with the veteran actress Lakshmi. ule plans, so I had to take him that Vikram and Nani thought of “I was a bundle of nerves to shoot along. He loved the speed though. me,” the actor said.

NITHIIN KEERTHY IS ‘shocked' with Dil MISS INDIA THE FILM IS A FEEL-GOOD eerthy Suresh’s next with trending online FEMALE-CENTRIC DRAMA debutant director Narendra Nath has got a name — PEPPERED WITH SENTIMENT K Miss India — producer ithiin couldn’t have asked for a better start to Mahesh S Koneru his Monday morning. One of his scenes in his AND HUMOUR announced on Monday. The film is popular film Dil (2003) with VV Vinayak ONE OF VINAYAK’S a feel-good female-centric drama n trended on YouTube much to his shock and DIL peppered with sentiment and surprise. The said scene is the climax of Dil BEST TO DATE, , humour and tells the story of an where his part reveals how he brilliantly locked his fam- WHICH IS NITHIIN’S underdog played by Keerthy, who ily members inside his nemesis Prakash Raj’s house. was recently adjudged as the best “Gm all...Woke up to this! Lol, I was shocked n sur- SECOND FILM, IS female actor by the central govern- prised to see it when my friend sent me this one of HIGHLY RAVED FOR ment for her turn in Mahanati. my favourite scene from #Dil movie is trending on Naveen Chandra will be seen as her #1,” Nithiin, who is right now juggling between ITS SCREENPLAY love interest in Miss India, sparking the sets of Bheeshma and Chandrasekhar Yeleti’s AND COMMERCIAL a change in her thought-process next, shared his joy on Twitter along with a and help her get closer to her snapshot. One of Vinayak’s best to date, Dil, APPEAL dreams. A major part of the film which is Nithiin’s second film, is highly was shot in Spain earlier and raved for its screenplay and the commercial appeal. Hyderabad leg of filming com- It spawned remakes in Tamil, Bengali, menced recently. An SS Thaman Kannada and Oriya. musical, the likes of Rajendra Prasad, Naresh VK, Nadiya and Poojita Ponnada round off the supporting cast of the film. ILEANA unfollows ANDREW KNEEBONE, deletes all pics

ctress Ileana D’Cruz and her pho- the 32-year-old actress had even addressed tographer husband Andrew Kneebone as “best hubby ever” on an Kneebone have unfollowed each Instagram post, although it is still not con- a other on social media, triggering firmed whether the two are married or not. speculations that their relationship In an interview earlier, Ileana had said that is on the rocks. her personal life is “very sacred” to her and The rumour mills are abuzz about a sup- that she does not want it to be “served on a posed split. The Rustom actress has even platter in a gossip column”. The Barfi! deleted all photographs of Kneebone from actress has often treated her fans to her loved- her personal account. Ileana and Andrew up photographs with Kneebone and also pic- have been in a relationship for years. In fact, tures captured by him. — IANS VIJAYAWADA | TUESDAY | AUGUST 27, 2019 sport 12 Rahane scripts, Bumrah delivers India win Jasprit leads attack complimented by Ishant & Shami to help visitors rout WI by 318 runs

PTI n NORTH SOUND which gave them a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. asprit Bumrah wreaked havoc Kemar Roach (38), Miguel We keep best with a five-wicket haul, com- Cummins (19 not out) and Jplementing Ajinkya Rahane’s Roston Chase (12) were the only long-awaited 10th Test hundred, batsmen who managed double- as India decimated West Indies by digit mark. Roach added 50 runs interests of team 318 runs inside four days to start for the last wicket with Cummins their World Test Championship but it just delayed the inevitable. campaign in earnest. No top-order batsman could in mind: Kohli India’s pace spearhead fin- resist the furious spell from ished with incredible figures of 8- Bumrah, who first dismissed PTI n NORTH SOUND 4-7-5 while Ishant Sharma main- openers Kraigge Brathwaite (1) tained his fine form with a 3 for and John Campbell (7) and later aptain Virat Kohli is well aware that India’s play- 31 haul. The West Indies were saw the back of Darren Barvo (2), Cing XIs in Test matches are a subject of intense bowled out for 100 in 26.5 overs Shai Hope (2) and Jason Holder debate but insists that all decisions are taken keeping chasing an improbable target of to complete his five-wicket haul. in mind the “best interests of the team”. 419 on Sunday. After resuming the day at 185 There was a debate on the omission of senior off- This was after Indian vice- for three, Rahane scored a patient spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the playing XI. The captain Rahane (102) got his first 102-run knock but young bats- legendary Sunil Gavaskar termed his exclusion as Test hundred in two years and man Hanuma Vihari (93) missed “astonishing”. added 125 runs for the fifth out on his maiden Test ton by just But the lone specialist spinner Ravindra Jadeja did wicket with the young Hanuma seven runs. his bit, scoring a timely half-century in the first innings Vihari (93) as India declared India declared their second along with a couple of wickets vindicating Kohli’s deci- their second innings at 343 for 7. innings at 343 for seven, sion. The win took India to the top the moment Vihari was “We have a group discussion and then we decide of the World Test Championship dismissed. what’s best for the team. There will always be opin- table with 60 points. New DEDICATED TO ions about the XI, but people will know that it’s in the Zealand and Sri Lanka are cur- interest of the team,” Kohli said at the post-match pre- rently second and third respec- sentation ceremony. tively although they have equal Kohli’s preference for the young Hanuma Vihari number of points. Australia over limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma also and England are currently worked wonderfully with the Andhra Pradesh-play- fourth and fifth with 32 er scoring 93 in the second innings after looking good points each. during a 32 in the first essay. The win was 27th as “Vihari got a nod because combination is impor- captain for Virat Kohli, tant. He’s an effective part-time bowler and helps us who now jointly tops the Jasprit Bumrah celebrates with Indian teammates after taking the wicket of West Indies' batsman during the first Test AP when we need to catch up with the over-rate.” list with Mahendra Just like white-ball cricket, Jasprit Bumrah’s form Singh Dhoni. He has PEOPLE MORE CONFIDENT and fitness are paramount in the red ball set-up also. also gone past Back with a bang, India vice- India’s pace bowling main- INDIA’S BIGGEST OVERSEAS WIN (By runs) And the captain understands that only too well. Sourav Ganguly captain Ajinkya Rahane dedicat- stay Jasprit Bumrah says he is Margin Opponent Venue Season “Bumrah’s workload is most important which is (11) for most away ed his game-changing perfor- always evolving to polish his why he didn’t play any white-ball games (vs WI) after wins as India cap- mance in the first Test to all those craft, the latest addition to 318 runs West Indies North Sound 2019 the World Cup. He will be a key factor for us as long tain. who have stood by him during the which is the outswinger that he 304 runs Sri Lanka Galle 2017 as the World Test Championship continues. It was a Bumrah past two years when he went wasn’t particularly confident of 279 runs England Leeds 1986 “Shami is the same and Ishant is a banker, always show in perfect through a rough patch. until last year. reliable. Umesh is there too and Navdeep is waiting 278 runs Sri Lanka Colombo 2015 weather conditions “This hundred was special. “I used to bowl the in the wings. We are settled as our bowling options, as he sent the wick- My time with Hampshire real- inswinger earlier, but the more 272 runs New Zealand Auckland 1967-68 but managing workloads will be important,” Kohli said. ets cart-wheeling thrice during a ly helped me. Test matches I’ve played, I’ve He was all praise for man of the match Ajinkya sensational eight-over spell in I dedicate this hundred to gotten more confident to bowl MOST WINS BY INDIAN CAPTAIN (In Tests) Rahane, who is back in form with which he conceded just seven the people who backed me, the outswinger, especially since Captain P W L D Success% scores of 81 and 102 in both innings. runs. Playing his 11th Test, he also supported me when I was England,” said Bumrah referring “Jinx excellent in both innings, became the fastest Indian pace going through a rough patch,” to the five-match series in Virat Kohli 47 27 10 10 68.08 KL solid in both innings too. bowler to take 50 wickets. Rahane said at the post-match England last year, which India MS Dhoni 60 27 18 15 57.50 Mention to Vihari Bumrah swung the ball presentation ceremony. lost 1-4. Sourav Ganguly 49 21 13 15 58.16 too. We had to both ways to torment the “It feels special. Getting The 25-year-old has played come back in home batsmen while Ishant this hundred after 29 or 30 just 11 Tests in his fast-rising Mohd Azharuddin 47 14 14 19 50.00 this game 3-4 and Mohammed Shami innings. I’ve been getting career and has 55 wickets, aver- Sunil Gavaskar 47 9 8 30 51.06 times, so that is a (2/13) too contributed in 70s, but getting a 100 means aging 20.63 at a brilliant econ- MAK Pataudi 40 9 19 12 37.50 positive moving for- India’s resounding victory a lot to me,” he added. omy rate of 2.64. ward from Faisel Features Australia,” said the skipper. Kohli said he is happy to be in a position Hanuma wants to develop as off-spinner where he has a team which is executing most of the deci- PTI n NORTH SOUND help the team better,” he added. order. But Vihari is comfortable in any That was exactly what (accelerate) I sions taken by him. While his choice as an extra bats- role that team management asks him was trying to do in that (Jason) “I am taking decisions, anuma Vihari’s primary skill is man kept Ashwin out of the playing to perform. Holder over. yes, but execution is done by Hbatting but he is now trying to XI as India opted for four bowlers with “I don’t think about all those (jug- “I was trying to take my time and others who raise their hand. sharpen his off-breaks in order to fit a single spinner in Jadeja, the young- gling batting order) things. If the team get close to the hundred but I am We enjoy everyone’s compa- in as the “fifth bowler” in India’s Test ster is happy to pick the senior off- wants to play a certain combination, happy that I contributed to the team’s ny, and that’s the reason for set-up. spinner’s brains whenever possible. we respect that and go out there and success and that day will come when our success,” he said. Being preferred as the sixth bats- “(I feel) fortunate enough to get give our best. I will cross the three-figure mark,” he “It's a blessing that I am man over Rohit Sharma, Vihari help from one of the best spinners in “Sometimes they choose a com- exuded confidence. in a position where I can con- impressed one and all with a com- Indian cricket history. It’s nice sharing bination according to the wickets, He rated Jasprit Bumrah’s spell tribute to the team in more posed 93 in the Indian second innings the dressing room with him and talk- sometimes it is according to the before the tea on fourth day as the best than one way, but nothing is and if the quality of his off-breaks ing to him about off-spin bowling,” opposition. So, our only focus is he has seen him bowl especially after possible without your team. I improve, could well force R Ashwin to Vihari said. whenever we are on the ground, how he looked rusty in the first innings. don’t think the credit can be cool his heels in near future. For Vihari, adjusting to the nature well we can perform for the team,” he “He wasn’t happy with his bowl- taken away from the team at “It is very important that my off- of the surface and conditions became made it clear. ing in the first innings as he thought all.” spin keeps developing not only for easier as he had led India A against the Vihari missed out on his maiden it wasn’t up to his standards. In the sec- The skipper expects that his myself but also for the team. I fit into West Indies A in three unofficial Tests, hundred by only seven runs but was- ond innings, he was quite fired up. team will put up another pro- the team because of the combination scoring a hundred and two half-cen- n’t disappointed considering that his “It was obvious that he was strug- fessional performance in that I can be the fifth bowler,” the turies. contribution in the team’s victory gling to get his rhythm in the first Jamaica, starting on Friday. Andhra right-hander said at the post- “...I knew how the wicket will play,” was a significant one. innings. But once he got his rhythm “Jamaica is another oppor- match press conference. the 25-year-old stated. “We had a plan of batting one in the second innings, he was back to tunity to do a professional perfor- “I want to keep improving and He was asked to open the innings hour after lunch. So I thought that if his best. That spell (before tea) was one mance. We know WI will come keep getting better at it. So hopeful- against Australia Down Under and I could accelerate (post lunch) at the of the best that I have seen him bowl,” hard at us, and we will try to plug ly, I will get in more overs and it will now is back to playing in the middle- Kemar Roach looks at Hanuma Vihari during day four of the 1st Test AP start, I can get closer to my hundred. he concluded. the gaps from this Test.” NZ smash Lanka to level series MASTER STOKES when tail-ender Embuldeniya was the last man dismissed, umpires AFP n LEEDS end. I was just waiting to see what hap- could have called off play at any time pened.” Stokes, two not out off 50 balls at with the light fast-deteriorating. en Stokes said his remarkable century Friday’s close, faced 219 deliveries in total, New Zealand’s bowlers were Bwas “unbelievable” as England secured hitting 11 fours and eight sixes. hurrying through their deliveries an astounding one-wicket win over “I think when it got down to the 30s I knowing too well that they were rac- Australia in the third Test at Headingley to was thinking, ‘rein it in a little’, but when it ing against time. square the Ashes series at 1-1. was in the 60s, 70s, 50s I had to really try The first four days’ play had been England, dismissed for just 67 in their and I sort of got in the zone,” explained severely affected by rain, wet ground first innings were seemingly dead and Stokes. conditions and bad light, but surpris- buried at 286-9, still 73 shy of a victory tar- “We had to win this game to stay in the ingly the final day stayed clear get of 359. Ashes and we managed to do it.” despite a 30-minute delayed start. But 28-year-old left-handed batsman OUTRAGEOUS Sri Lanka had given away the ini- Stokes, whose five-and-a-half hour innings England captain Joe Root labelled his tiative to New Zealand after losing was a brilliantly paced mix of defence and longtime friend’s display “outrageous”. five wickets for 32 runs before lunch, aggression, saw England home with a “We said at the start of the day, ‘we just but a terrific fightback by wicket- superb 135 not out. have to believe’ and while two people are keeper Niroshan Dickwella kept “Unbelievable,” Stokes told Sky Sports. alive and breathing, we have a chance,” said their hopes of salvaging a draw. “It’s one I’ll never forget. Root, who added just two runs to his He showed plenty of character “I’ve got to try and take it all in,” added overnight score before falling for 77. during a 51-run knock that lasted for Stokes, whose batting heroics helped Englnd “We’ve seen some freakish things three-and-a-half hours. win the World Cup for the first time in July. already this summer in the World Cup but There was little support from rest “I’m not sure it’ll ever happen again. It’s I didn’t think we’d see something similar in of Sri Lanka’s batsmen, with skipper one of the two best feelings I’ve ever felt on this series. Dimuth Karunaratne’s 21 being the a cricket pitch.” “It was an incredible game of cricket, an second-highest score. He was involved in a run out of Jos incredible atmosphere and Test cricket is Sri Lanka's captain Dimuth Karunaratne and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson pose with Suranga Lakmal and Dickwella Buttler which looked to have scuppered alive and kicking. This Ashes is alive and the trophy after the end of second Test of the two-match series on Monday AP had batted for over an hour, but the England’s chances, added: “Just never give kicking.” stand was broken when Lakmal up. It’s not over until it’s over. When AFP n COLOMBO Embuldeniya edged a short delivery gloved one to close-in fielder Tom Leachy came in it was pretty clear what had ’TIP YOUR HAT’ from Trent Boult to Kane Latham after tea. to be done. It was five and one. I’ll take five Meanwhile, Australia captain Tim Paine ew Zealand held their nerve to Williamson at gully. Sri Lanka were still counting on (deliveries), you take one.” said: “It’s hard to take, losing from that posi- Nclinch a hard-fought and com- Sri Lanka were bowled out for Dickwella when he fell for his Bespectacled Leach, who hit a career tion but you tip your hat sometimes. prehensive victory against Sri Lanka 122 runs after New Zealand declared famous sweep shot. best 92 as nightwatchman in England’s “Ben Stokes played an unbelievable in fading light in the second Test their second innings on 431 for six Tim Southee, Boult, Patel and recent Test win over Ireland, played his part innings and in the end he was too good for Monday and level the two-match with a first-innings lead of 185. William Somerville claimed two as Stokes acknowledged. us. It was probably the best Test innings I’ve series 1-1. The game went to the last hour wickets each while Colin de “He’s a super nightwatchman, knowing seen and the rest of the team thought the Victory was achieved with an of day five at Colombo’s P Sara Oval, Grandhomme claimed the big wick- Ben Stokes acknowledges crowd support after England’s win EC/Twitter what he had to do. I couldn’t watch in the same thing.” hour left on day five when Lasith and although 19.4 overs remained et of Angelo Mathews.