Follow us on: @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/dailypioneer HYDERABAD, SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021; PAGES 12 `3 RNI No. TELENG/2018/76469 Established 1864 Published From HYDERABAD DELHI LUCKNOW BHOPAL RAIPUR CHANDIGARH BHUBANESWAR RANCHI DEHRADUN VIJAYAWADA *LATE CITY VOL. 3 ISSUE 226 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable www.dailypioneer.com Managed second wave, P RBI keeps interest rates unchanged P ‘Keen on signing scripts P ‘very well’; ready for 3rd: NITIA that are fun 5 announces measures to aid economy 8 entertaining, challenging’ 11 In brief IMPORT VACCINE, SAVE Petrol crosses Etela quits Assembly, TRS Pfizer vaccine for Rs 100/litre Ex-minister confirms he would be joining BJP; 12-15 age group PEOPLE, KTR TELLS CENTRE mark in TS, AP launches no-holds-barred attack on KCR gets nod in the UK ML MELLY MAITREYI ritain's medicines regulator said PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n NEW DELHI n HYDERABAD Friday the Pfizer/BioNTech B vaccine is safe for adolescents Minister KT Rama Rao on Friday After Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh Former minister Etela Rajender let aged 12 to 15 after a "rigorous review", targeted the Centre again for its and Maharashtra, petrol price the suspense over his political following similar assessments in the “bungling” on Covid-19 vaccina- has crossed the Rs 100-per-litre future hang for some time even as EU and US."We have carefully tion and demanded that it imme- mark in almost all districts of AP he resigned from the Membership reviewed clinical trial data in children diately import vaccines from coun- and parts of Telangana after fuel of the State Legislative Assembly aged 12 to 15 years and have tries that are sitting on a huge prices were again hiked on Friday. and also from the primary mem- concluded that the Pfizer/BioNTech stockpile of unused doses. Petrol price was increased by 27 bership of Telangana Rashtra Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective He said the Centre should use Rs paise per litre and diesel by 28 Samithi, ending his 19-year old in this age group and that the benefits 35,000 crore it allocated in the paise a litre, according to a price association with the party that was of this vaccine outweigh any risk," said Union Budget for 2021-22 to pro- notification of state-owned fuel founded for Telangana Statehood. June Raine, head of the Medicines and cure vaccines wherever available in retailers. The hike - 18th in the Later in the day, Etela con- Healthcare products Regulatory the world and provide them free of last one month - took fuel prices firmed that he would be joining the buzz that Etala was BJP-bound had Agency. cost to all the states to speed up the across India to a historic high. BJP, formally confirming rumours grown louder after he had met the vaccination. In Delhi, petrol hit an all-time that had grown louder after he had saffron party’s national president JP KTR was talking to reporters on Minister KT Rama Rao formally inaugurated 150 bed ICU at TIMS, Gachibowli. This project high of Rs 94.76 a litre, while met the saffron party’s national Nadda in Delhi. “I am not a slave Olympic-bound the sidelines of the inauguration of is sponsored by HYSEA and member companies including Microsoft, Qualcomm, Franklin diesel is now priced at Rs 85.66 president JP Nadda in Delhi. to anybody. I worked along with wrestler Sumit Malik a 150-bed ICU facility for Covid Templeton, Cognizant and WellsFargo. per litre. Fuel prices differ from Announcing his resignation KCR in the Telangana movement. patients at the Telangana Institute state to state depending on the from the Assembly and the TRS at You targeted my self-respect. Now fails dope test of Medical Sciences (TIMS), tion. out that a country of 132 crore incidence of local taxes such as a media conference at his all the forces from RSS to RSU Gachibowli. But for "some wrong decisions population required 264 crore VAT and freight charges. Shamirpet residence in the pres- which struggled for Telangana will lympic-bound Indian wrestler Sumit Malik has been He said the Centre should come taken by the Centre", the vaccina- doses but it did not even have a Petrol price is well above the Rs ence of his supporters from unite,” he affirmed. Appearing forward and take the initiative as the tion should have been completed quarter of this. 100-per-litre mark in all districts Huzurabad Assembly constituen- relaxed and confident, Etela said Oprovisionally suspended after failing a dope test during the recent vaccination is the only permanent by now or at least progressed with "Though they (Centre) knew of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh cy, Etala said he will announce his there was demand from people in Qualifiers in Bulgaria, a major solution to the pandemic. He brisk pace, he said. that there are no vaccines available, and Maharashtra - the states future plans later after discussing his constituency that he should embarrassment for the country with demanded that the Centre "When we should have procured they announced that people in the which levy the highest value- with his constituents. resign as they were pained over the just weeks left for the Games in Tokyo. announce a uniform pricing and the vaccines, we did not procure. 18-44 age group will be vaccinat- added tax (VAT) in the country. This was contrary to the expec- humiliation meted out to him. distribution policy for Covid vac- Instead, we exported to other ed," he said. tations that he may also make pub- It marks the second consecutive 2 instance of a wrestler being caught in cines to ensure universal vaccina- countries," he said. KTR pointed 2 2 lic his decision to join the BJP. The dope net before the Olympics -- the previous being ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics when Narsingh Pancham Yadav had failed one and was slapped PM hails Indian scientists HC junks plea Ministers counter Etela’s criticism with a four-year ban. Malik, the 2018 Commonwealth Games gold-medallist, to de-recognise had qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in for developing covid vaccine the 125kg category at the World n YSRCP of KCR with barbs of their own Olympic Qualifier event in Sofia, PNS NEW DELHI n Bulgaria which was the last chance for PNS NEW DELHI wrestlers to earn quotas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Why did Etela not resign the day he was humiliated: MLC Palla Friday lauded Indian scientists The Delhi High Court on Friday for developing made-in-India vac- dismissed a plea by the Anna YSR ML MELLY MAITREYI Rajeswar Reddy said that KCR has later. Earlier, he was given impor- cine against Covid and boosting Congress seeking de-recognition n HYDERABAD groomed many people who par- tant district level posts. After Visa of ‘stranded’ other measures to fight the pan- of the YSR Congress Party for ticipated in Telangana movement KCR, it was Etela who got impor- foreigners to be demic within a year of its outbreak. using the ''YSR'' acronym. On expected lines, TRS leaders as leaders, but the demand for a tant posts in the party and the Addressing a meeting of the Justice Prateek Jalan said the plea spewed venom on former minis- separate state came to fruition Government,” Rajeswar Reddy valid till August 31 Council of Scientific and Industrial was “unmerited". ter Etela Rajender on Friday in an only because of KCR. said. oreign nationals stranded in India Research (CSIR) Society via video a century, the prime minister The Anna YSR Congress Party, effort to rebut his stinging criti- “It’s a common feature for any- He countered Etela’s allegation because of the coronavirus- conferencing, he cited India's expe- praised the scientific community, in its plea, had opposed the use cism of their leader and Chief one leaving the party to criticise that he was not allowed into the F induced lockdowns and non- rience in the previous century to saying it is perhaps unprecedent- of the acronym YSR Congress Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao. it and Etela is acting on expected Pragathi Bhavan in 2016 by ask- availability of normal commercial flight say that it used to wait for years to ed that vaccines were prepared Party in the letterheads of the rul- Their counterattack included lines,” Rajeswar Reddy said, ing the former minister why he operations will not have to apply for lay its hands on innovations within a year. On the occasion, ing party in Andhra Pradesh. accusing Etela of quitting the adding that everybody is aware of had not resigned then itself if he extension of their visas till August 31, achieved abroad, but its scientists Modi reiterated his call for an The Anna YSR had contended party to save himself from corrup- the plight of people who went out felt it was an insult and if his self- the Union Home Ministry has said in are now working shoulder to "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" and strong that the YS Jaganmohan Reddy- tion cases and to protect his “ill- of TRS. respect was hurt. an order."...the Indian visa or stay shoulder with their counterparts India, saying the COVID-19 crisis led party was registered in the gotten properties”. “KCR gave Etela due recogni- “He is just covering his acts of stipulation period of such foreign outside. They are working at the may have slowed its pace but our name of Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Leading the attack was MLA tion in the party and made him omission and commission in the nationals stranded in India will be same quick pace, he said. resolve remains the same. Congress Party and alleged that it and TRS leader Palla Rajeswar Legislature Party leader in 2009 name of self-respect,” Rajeswar considered as deemed to be valid till Noting that the world is grap- is illegally using the letterheads Reddy who spoke at the party and entrusted him with the Reddy said. 31.08.2021 on gratis basis without pling with the biggest challenge in 2 with the acronym of YSRCP. headquarter Telangana Bhavan. Finance and Heath portfolios 2 levy of any overstay penalty. These foreign nationals will not be required to submit any application to the FRRO/FRO concerned for extension of Maha caps treatment Writer ‘Kara Master’ passes away their visas," the Centre said. Give free hand on vax,TS tells Centre rates for Black Fungus in PNS n VIJAYAWADA NAVEENA GHANATE the vaccine means that they are n HYDERABAD unable to. Veteran writer Kalipatnam Ramarao Expect travel private hospitals For the month of July, Telangana passed away at his residence in curbs on Indians to PNS n MUMBAI Stating that following the rules was is expecting only 17-18 lakh doses Srikakulam on Friday. He was 97. only resulting in stockpiling of the of vaccine. Presently, the supply of The writer was born at Murapaka vil- ease: Centre In the wake of a spike in cases of vaccines, the Telangana State gov- vaccines is under the control of the lage under Laveru mandal in 1924. ndia expects countries to ease travel Mucormycosis, commonly ernment on Friday asked the Central government. Officials said He was called Kara Master who restrictions on Indians as the known as Black Fungus, the Centre to give it a free hand with that the Centre is hopeful that the shot to fame in 1964 with his story I COVID-19 situation normalises in Maharashtra government has allocated doses. The Central demand issues will ease from Yagnam. In the story, the protago- the country, said the Ministry of capped the daily rates of its treat- Government sends vaccines to August onwards. nist kills his son to finish an endless External Affairs (MEA) today. During a ment in private hospitals and the state to inoculate citizens aged and as stated, we cannot just Based on the availability, the cycle of debt. weekly press briefing, MEA nursing homes. 45 and above and the onus is on reserve it for specific beneficiaries. State has initiated Covid vaccination He had established a library called spokesperson Arnidam Bagchi said: The state has so far recorded 6,003 the state to vaccinate the 18-44 age All the eligible persons in the state for the 18-44 years age group with Kathanilayam in Srikakulam where "We expect countries to ease travel cases of Black Fungus and 503 group. should be able to access it.” a special drive in all the districts tar- one could find Telugu stories pub- KCR condoles restrictions on Indians as the situation deaths due to the condition. The Health Secretary recently For instance, if doses are sent for geting high risk/vulnerable groups lished since 1930. normalises, some countries have While 1,450 patients have recov- held a discussion with the Union the 45 and above age group and the at designated Covid vaccination Kathanilayam has emerged as a started, more should follow." In the ered, 4,024 are still under treat- secretary over using the allocated response is slow, the state is unable centres. The State has also permit- one-stop shop for all Telugu short death of Kara wake of the second wave of COVID- ment, as per state data. vaccines. to repurpose this quota to other ted private CVCs to vaccinate the stories and the library has also Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar 19, several countries imposed travel The order issued under the A senior official in the Health beneficiaries. 18-44 age group. Telangana has so emerged as the first and best point Rao on Friday mourned the restrictions on Indian travellers. These Epidemic Diseases Act, the Department said: “Vaccine alloca- The state government is hopeful far administered 63.18 lakh doses. of reference for many research schol- death of well-known short story include the United Kingdom, Canada, Disaster Management Act and tion continues to be very complex that its inputs will be taken and vac- There are 1.75 crore beneficiaries ars and Telugu teachers in Andhra writer and Central Sahitya United States, Europe, United Arab other related legislation states even now. The Centre doesn’t cines can be used for all other eli- in the 18-44 age group, and only Pradesh and Telangana. Academy Awardee Kalipatnam Emirates, Hong Kong, Thailand and Sri that the condition requires high- allow us to use the vaccines allo- gible beneficiaries. Officials nine lakh doses are available. The library has over 450 antholo- Rama Rao, popular as Kara Lanka, among others. end treatment, both in its man- cated by it for other beneficiaries acknowledge that the country Meanwhile, only 25 private hospi- gies and over 2,600 collections, Master. agement and surgeries. and we end up stockpiling them.” should vaccinate people as fast as tals are inoculating, even though besides scores of books on critical He added: “Once we get doses, possible and people are ready to get around 100 were accorded permis- appraisals of short stories and TODAY 2 it is in one single lot of vaccines, vaccinated, but unavailability of sion, due to supply issues. writers. 2 ALMANAC Month & Paksham: Vaishakha & Krishna Paksha TS e-tender for vaccine Lioness died of suspected SARS-CoV2, Panchangam PNS n CHENNAI A statement from the zoological Tithi : Ekadashi: Full Night 8 lions infected at Chennai zoo park said the samples of the dead Nakshatram : Revati: 11:28 pm evokes no response A nine-year-old lioness has died lioness have been sent again for Time to Avoid : (Bad time to start after testing positive for SARS- testing "in order to ascertain any important work) PNS n HYDERABAD CoV2 at the renowned Arignar whether or not the reported find- Rahukalam : 08:59 am – 10:37 am Anna Zoological Park, on the out- ings are in the nature of false pos- As expected, the Telangana State skirts of Chennai. Eight more lions itives, or the animal could have died Yamagandam : 01:52 pm – 03:29 pm government did not receive any have also tested positive for the of comorbidities". Varjyam : 10:07 am – 11:54 am response from bidders for its glob- virus. The zoo authorities have sent This is the first case of animals Gulika : 05:44 am - 07:22 am al e-tender floated on May 19 for a second sample of the lioness for testing positive for the virus in Good Time : (to start any important work) procurement of one crore vaccines. testing to rule out a false positive Tamil Nadu. Park authorities said In the pre-bid meeting convened report. they have been scrupulously follow- Amritakalam : 08:48 pm – 10:34 pm on May 26, Astra Zenca, the firm The lioness, Neela, housed at the ing precautionary measures includ- Abhijit Muhurtham : 11:48 am – 12:40 pm that holds the licence to manufac- with individual States separately. Safari area died on Thursday ing prophylactic measures for the ture Sputnik V vaccine, evinced The State government was hop- around 6 PM. She was asympto- felids, mustelids, viverrids and pri- some interest, giving a glimmer of ing to procure vaccines directly matic and "showed some nasal dis- mates. Besides vaccination of ani- HYDERABAD hope to the State. from the global manufacturers in charge the day before and had been mal keepers, the statement said, WEATHER However when the bids were addition to those being available symptomatically treated immedi- rectal swab and faecal samples of Sciences University. We would also separate set of animal keepers are opened on Friday, it drew a blank. within the country — Covishield ately," a press release from the zoo nine lions were sent to the National send samples of another lion and engaged for each group of lions. Forecast: Scattered thunderstorms The development was in line from the Serum Institute of India said. Institute of High Security Diseases all tigers for Covid tests," sources Veterinary Doctors, animal keep- Temp: 36/24 with the experience of other States and Covaxin from Bharat Biotech The samples of 11 lions were sent (NIHSAD) in Bhopal, the author- in the zoo said. ers and field staff wear PPEs, it Humidity: 61% like Delhi and Andhra Pradesh. — as these are not being produced for testing after five lions housed in ities said. "The lions who have test- Officials said the samples of added. Earlier in May, eight Asiatic Sunrise: 05:41 am The global vaccine manufactur- in enough volumes to speed up Animal House 1 of the Safari Park ed positive for SARS CoV-2 are only a pregnant lion would not be lions housed in the Hyderabad Zoo Sunset: 06:47 pm ers made it clear that it would be vaccination process across the area showed symptoms of anorex- being treated by the in-house vet- sent now as sedating the animal were diagnosed with respiratory Current Weather Conditions easier for them to deal with the country. ia (loss of appetite) and occasion- erinary team in coordination with now could lead to a drop in its distress after contracting the SARS- Updated JUNE 4, 2021 5:00 PM Central government rather than 2 al coughing after which nasal swab, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal immunity. CoV2 virus. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | JUNE 5, 2021 hyderabad 02

he key role played by Ward enabled to participate in the TCommittees in the man- process and engage in the agement of the second wave of active review of municipal the pandemic in Mumbai has Activating the 4th tier in decentralisation functions and functionaries brought the role of micro-gov- to understand how ward- ernance units (the 4th tier) to senting citizens and interest digm shift in beneficiary tar- implementation. level civic operations are public attention. groups, such as the resident The 74th Amendment to the Constitution geting. Furthermore, innovative proceeding, and what aspects The 74th Amendment to welfare associations, slum- mandated the establishment of Ward Micro-governance units accountability tools and need correcting. the Constitution mandated level federations, NGOs, vol- Committees and Area Sabhas in all urban are expected to promote dia- processes would be explored Funds the establishment of Ward unteers and chambers of logue and communication in order to make ward-level Twenty percent of the Committees and Area Sabhas commerce. areas and was endorsed by the II by creating a public realm officials more responsive and maintenance budget (a min- in all urban areas during the Similarly, 5-9 Area Sabha Administrative Reforms Commission (2005) that encourages individuals, responsible for their actions. imum of Rs 50 lakh / ward mid-1990s and was endorsed representatives, representing groups, and interest groups For example, an action- committee) would be allocat- by the II Administrative a geography containing near- to engage in free and open oriented monitoring tool ed to the Ward Committee to Reforms Commission (2005). ly 5,000 people, would be monthly scores. Committee members would communication in which all with a focus on results and decide on the maintenance Only Hyderabad, indirectly elected. Second, supervise market be recorded and form part of are equally empowered, the utility, called the pinpoint works to be done in the ward Bengaluru and Mumbai have Functions and Processes and sports complexes’ main- the bill. power of best argument pre- programme (3P), could be based on the generation and created some sort of micro- First, oversee sanitation tenance through manage- Fourth, identify benefi- vails, and all assumptions implemented. The 3P tool is prioritisation of development governance (Ward and streetlight maintenance. ment committees. ciaries for all schemes (e.g. DR. SAMEER SHARMA and claims are tested. a daily morning visit pro- proposals by the micro-gover- Committees and Area Sabhas) The Ward Committees The management commit- rations, pensions). In order However, as noted by gramme of all ward-level nance units. These would be units. The pandemic has would supervise monthly tees would be chaired by the to make informed decisions, Susan Fainstein, Senior officers to a particular neigh- used in accordance with an shown the importance of attendance, street sweeping area councillor and consist of a novel method would be ments of the Areas Sabha Fellow at Harvard University, bourhood at a specific time annual ward development establishing and empowering and garbage lift. In street Area Sabha members and used consisting of placing meetings would be placed discourse alone may be to address both financial and plan prepared by the micro- micro-governance units and lighting they would review stakeholders (e.g. players in information obtained from before the ward committee for insufficient to address local non-financial local needs. governance units. some ways are described the number of fused street- sports complexes). Third, the conventional technical- a final decision. This would be inequalities in power, oppor- The cyclical nature of the Financial decentralisation below. lights and the rectification inspect public works, say at rational surveys in Areas informed to all using social tunity and resources. So a 3P compels the ward-level to the 4th Tier is a key element Structure reports. The monitoring least once before comple- Sabha members. media. Decision-making by provision that Ward functionaries to act on the in the “real” empowerment of Municipal councillors would consist of obtaining tion of 50 percent of the In Area Sabha meetings micro-governance units based Committee resolutions felt needs of citizens within citizens at the last mile. would elect members of comments of the Ward work. Engineers would be names of beneficiaries would on a technical-rational survey would fail if opposed by a timeline. Additionally, the (Author has a PhD from micro-governance units. This Committee members on a made responsible for inform- be read and the number sup- at the Area Sabha level, with more than 20 percent of the 3Ps of all ward-level func- the USA and a DLitt from way, there would be indirect scorecard containing a bina- ing all Ward Committee porting, opposing, and having a yes/no option against the members would give a tionaries are known to the Kanchi University. The arti- elections (as for Rajya Sabha) ry choice — satisfactory or members about the date and no opinion would be record- name of each beneficiary in “voice” to the less endowed ward committees and citi- cle is based on his research to elect, say, 10 Ward unsatisfactory — and linking time of such inspections, ed in tabular form. order to determine eligibility, and give value to them dur- zens beforehand; therefore, and practice and views are Committees members repre- payment of salaries to the and the comments of the This list with the com- is expected to lead to a para- ing decision-making and the Ward Committees are personal) What made many leaders leave TRS? Resolve pending grievances of SNCN ACHARYULU As expected the former were among those. Sabha ticket. TRS sources said Some of the former MPs, applicants in Dharani: Somesh n HYDERABAD Minister Eatala Rajendar Former Ministers A that the party leadership who left TRS include A resigned from TRS on Friday. Chandrasekhar, G Vijaya Rana allowed the leaders to grow up Narendra, Vijayashanthi, PNS n HYDERABAD The Chief Secretary Dharani and update the pass- From late former MP A The most interesting point is Rao, who were in the YS to certain level, but if that Ravindra Naik, Konda instructed officials to respond books of pattadars whose Narendra to former Minister that all the leaders who left TRS Rajasekhar Reddy cabinet also growth conflicted with the Visweswara Reddy, AP Chief Secretary Somesh to all grievances raised problems were resolved and Eatala Rajendar, many senior either enjoyed nominated posts left TRS. Former MP G Vivek greater party interests they Jithendar Reddy, G Vivek, Kumar has directed officials through WhatApp, email etc., shift them from Part B to Part leaders had left the Telangana or were MPs and MLAs and worked as government advisor faced the wrath of the leader- while former Ministers include to resolve the grievances and said that they should be A so that they can get Rythu Rashtra Samithi (TRS) since its they not only enjoyed the con- in KCR government, but he too ship and eventually had been G Vijaya Rana Rao, A Chandra raised by applicants in the sorted out immediately. Bandhu assistance. inception. Did these senior fidence of party leadership but left the party. First home min- shown the door. Former Sekhar, S Santosh Reddy, Ch Dharani Portal at the earliest. The Chief Secretary also V Seshadri, CIG, leaders fail to adjust in the also were considered to be ister of Telangana State Naini TNGO's leader Swamy Gowd Mutyam Reddy and now Eatala Speaking after chairing a reviewed the modules and Registration and Stamps, party or the party leadership close to party chief K Narasimha Reddy was once was made Chairman of Rajendar. review meeting on issues other related issues pertain- Ronald Rose, Special created a situation where they Chandrasekhar Rao. Another very close to CM KCR but after Telangana Legislative Council. Former MLCs Ramulu Naik related to Dharani Portal at ing to land matters and Secretary, Finance, were forced to leave? With the interesting point is that most of becoming the Chief Minister But after he completed his and Konda Murali also left BRKR Bhavan here on Friday, Dharani Portal. Raghunandan Rao, Secretary, latest resignation from TRS - these leaders, who left the TRS for the second time KCR term as MLC the party leader- TRS. Other people who left TRS Somesh Kumar said that offi- During the last Cabinet Agriculture, G T Venkateswar ex-minister Eatala Rajendar joined the BJP. Senior leaders ignored him. Former MP AP ship ignored him and he left were Former RTC Chairman cials should coordinate with meeting, the Chief Minister K Rao, MD, TSTS, Satya has quit the party - these ques- like A Narendra, Vijayashanthi, Jithendar Reddy worked as the party to join BJP. Former Somarapu Satyanarayana , district Collectors and also Chandrashekar Rao had Sharadha, Special Officer, tions are doing the rounds in AP Jithendar Reddy, Ravindra TRS' floor leader in Lok Sabha, MLCs Konda Murali, Ramulu Former Telangana Council monitor the status of penden- instructed officials to address O/o CCLA and other officials the political circles of the state. Naik, Konda Visweswar Reddy but was later denied the Lok Naik also left the party. Chairman Swamy Gowd . cy on a daily basis. the issues pertaining to attended. Ministers Petrol crosses Rs Maha caps counter Etela’s... Etela quits Assembly, TRS treatment Continued from Page 1 fighting spirit during the sep- ‘Banisa Bhavan’ (House of needed their support but now Continued from Page 1 arate statehood movement Slaves). even their basic rights were First through an inquiry days turned into a dictator “Even T Harish Rao was denied,” he alleged. 100 mark in TS... rates for “If Etela cared for weaker ordered against his property after coming to power,” he humiliated,” Etela said. “Several organisations agi- Continued from Page 1 and Nizamabad (Rs 100.17). sections, then how did he without even serving a notice, alleged. “KCR now relied on He reminded that a major- tated for Telangana from Petrol costs Rs 100.43 a Black... purchase their lands? One and later dismissal from the power, money, oppression and ity of the people in Telangana Dharna Chowk and today the Retail prices have risen after litre in Leh. Continued from Page 1 wondered if the respect is Cabinet overnight without conspiracies to win elections belonged to weaker and very platform to protest for an increase in international Rajasthan levies the high- for self or the properties. If even seeking an explanation. and by-elections. Everyone downtrodden sections but not was closed down by the TRS oil prices on investors' opti- est VAT on petrol and diesel It adds that the treatment he has real concern for “I worked for the success of knows how the MLC elections even one SC, ST, BC officer government. If the leaders in mism that improving in the country, followed by rates are being capped to farmers’ welfare, how could TRS in every election right in Hyderabad and Nalgonda was appointed in the CMO. undivided State behaved that demand and a dwindling Madhya Pradesh, "redress the grievances he join the BJP that was from its inception and won a were won,” the former minis- “Ministers were mere dum- way, would we have achieved supply glut may mean the Maharashtra, Andhra regarding exorbitant amount suppressing and harassing place in the hearts of people in ter said. mies and review meetings Telangana?” he asked. market can absorb any addi- Pradesh and Telangana. of money charged by farmers?” the TRS MLA Huzurabad and Karimnagar,” Etela said that KCR has were held without the He reminded that it’s the tional production from Mumbai on May 29, Healthcare Providers" from questioned. He said that it said the six-time MLA. now started detesting any Minister concerned. Ministers basic right of employees and OPEC and its allies. became the first metro in the patients who are not covered would be futile to criticise Reiterating that the people questioning mind. “The TRS did not even have freedom to workers to strike for their just Brent crude - the global oil- country where petrol was by any health insurance and a tall leader like KCR and of Telangana value self-respect was formed for people of give any assurances to the demands. Even after winning price benchmark, has risen being sold at over Rs 100-a- those who have exhausted said people of Huzurabad more than anything else, Etela Telangana and not for the people or opposition MLAs a good majority, KCR bought above USD 71 per barrel for litre mark. Petrol now costs their insurance cover. were not with Etela, except said that people of Karimnagar family of KCR,” he said. who came to them with rep- opposition MLAs to annihilate the first time in two years. Rs 100.98 per litre in the city Areas in the state have for a few disgruntled ele- were known for rejecting all Stating that KCR repeated- resentations on various opposition which was a blow Following the relentless and diesel comes for Rs 92.99. been classified under A, B ments. inducements outright. “People ly humiliated his Ministers issues,” Etela said. to democracy, Etela alleged. price increase, fuel rates in At Bellary, in Karnataka and C categories and differ- In Karimnagar, Minister of Huzurabad will again put an and MLAs, Etela questioned He said that in undivided He said those who gave places like Andhra Pradesh, petrol is being sold at Rs ent rates have been fixed for Koppula Eshwar, speaking end to politics of money bags what good was a Minister’s Andhra Pradesh, TRS MLAs their all and struggled for the Telangana and Leh have wit- 99.83 per litre. In Bengaluru, the three. along with his Cabinet col- and conspiracies,” he said. post with no respect or would meet Ministers and movement and supported nessed unprecedented lev- petrol is priced at Rs 97.98 In the A class, under league Gangula Kamalakar, Even in the undivided State, responsibility. “I was turned they addressed grievances KCR were sent out of the party els. Petrol is sold at over Rs per litre and diesel at Rs which Mumbai, Pune and said that he was in the TRS they did not fall prey to the away when I went with some brought to them. Various and outsiders were now by the 100 per litre in almost all dis- 90.87. The increase on Friday Nagpur fall, the daily treat- right from the beginning lures of the Andhra leaders MLAs to meet him from employee organisations from Chief Minister’s side. tricts of Andhra Pradesh, is the 18th increase in prices ment rate for ward patients and there was no truth in and voted for TRS in 2006 as Pragathi Bhavan. The next RTC, Singareni, TNGOs , elec- Along with Etela, former except Vizag where it costs since May 4, when state- has been capped at ? 4,000. the charges that Etela was they wanted freedom and self- two times we went with an tricity employees, field assis- MLA Enugu Ravinder Reddy, 99.75 a litre. Diesel in Vizag owned oil firms ended an 18- The rates for ICU without humiliated. rule, Etela reminded. appointment yet we were tants, Teachers, students, civil former ZP chairperson Tula is priced at Rs 94.08 per litre. day hiatus in rate revision ventilator and ICU with ven- “It’s not proper to present “TRS president K denied entry into Pragathi society organisations came Uma and others resigned from In Telangana, petrol prices they observed during assem- tilator support have been some situations under cer- Chandrasekhar Rao who Bhavan,” he said, adding it was together and strengthened the the TRS and their decision was crossed the psychological bly elections in states like fixed at ? 7,500 and ? 9,000, tain circumstances as a believed in people and their not ‘Pragathi Bhavan’ but movement. “Then the party announced by Etela. level in Adilabad (Rs 100.57) West Bengal. respectively. problem,” Eshwar said, referring to Etela’s charge that he was turned away from Pragathi Bhavan PM hails... Infectious Delta variant of Covid twice. Writer ‘Kara Master’... TS e-tender for Eshwar said it was not Continued from Page 1 predominant in Varanasi: CCMB proper to support Cabinet Continued from Page 1 recalled the great contribu- decisions inside and criti- tion of Kara Master to India wants to be self-reliant PNS n HYDERABAD found out that there were at cise them in public. “If he Ramarao himself has Telugu Literature and they in a number of sectors, rang- vaccine evokes... least seven major variants cir- did not feel happy to be part authored stories that deal expressed that the death of ing from agriculture to Continued from Page 1 up to 2 lakh to 2.5 lakh doses The Delta variant of culating in the region. As many of the Cabinet, he should with complex human rela- Kara Master was a great loss astronomy, disaster manage- per day, if vaccines are avail- Coronavirus is predominant as 130 samples were sequenced have submitted his resigna- tionships in villages in very to Telugu literature and ment to defence technology, The Centre said that while it able. among the variants found in in this study. tion to the Chief Minister,” simple language. North Andhra Pradesh. vaccine to virtual reality, would supply vaccine free of Some private hospitals Varanasi and adjoining areas, "Among the Variants of the Minister stated. Over 20,000 old newspa- and biotechnology to battery cost for those aged 45 years managed to procure vaccines reveals a joint study by Concern (VoC), the most pre- pers and photos of famous KCR condoles death of technology, he asserted. and above, the States would directly from the manufactur- Banaras Hindu University dominant variant we found in HYDERABAD writers and also kept in the Kara He said India is now have to pay for vaccinating ers by placing orders early and (BHU), Varanasi and CSIR -- our study was B.1.617. This BULLION RATES Katha Nilayam. The Telugu The Chief Minister K showing the way to the world people in the 18-44 years age have started vaccinating peo- Centre for Cellular and variant was also reported to be Academy has published Chandrashekhar Rao said in sustainable development group. ple on payment basis. Molecular Biology (CCMB), one of the major drivers of the GOLD Katha Kosam in 2005, pro- Kara touched upon the per- and clean energy, and is The State Government has Some corporate companies Hyderabad. The two institutes second Covid-19 wave in ` 49, 640(10 gm) viding the details of over sonal and sociological lives playing an important role in the capacity and enough vac- tied up with private hospitals sequenced genomes of coron- India," said Royana Singh, who 2,000 writers with the sup- of the commoners in his progress in other countries cine centres to administer like the Apollo Group to get avirus variants in Varanasi and heads the Multidisciplinary ` 760 port of Kathanilayam writings and presented them with its role in software and more than a lakh doses per their employees and their adjoining areas. Their study Research Unit at BHU. SILVER Several poets and writers in a new dimension. satellite development. day and this could easily go families vaccinated. reports at least seven major "Just as in most of India, the ` 75, 500 (1kg) strains of coronavirus circulat- B.1.617.2 variant (aka Delta ` 2000 ing in these regions. variant) was the most common According to a joint state- one in the samples we studied. ment by BHU and CCMB, the It was found among 36 per cent CHICKEN Import vaccine, save people, KTR tells Centre Multidisciplinary Research of the total samples. Other RATES `/KG Unit headed at BHU collected VoCs such as the B.1.351, Continued from Page 1 Canada," he said, demanding KTR said Telangana called and exuded confidence that infrastructure and also on samples from Varanasi and detected in South Africa for the Dressed/With Skin `173 Prime Minister Narendra tenders to procure vaccines the number of new positive creating awareness among areas around the city, mostly in first time was also found in this Without Skin `196 He said at least now the Centre Modi should talk to his coun- and the response would be cases will further come down people to tackle the pandem- April 2021. The team at CCMB area," said Rakesh Mishra, should procure vaccines from terparts in those countries known later. "Some states over next one week. ic. The Minister thanked the IT sequenced these samples and Advisor, CCMB. Broiler at Farm `119 countries sitting on huge and procure vaccines. called tenders but there was no He claimed that the state companies which contributed stockpiles of unused doses. Referring to the pressure on response. Some states spoke to government's strategy of con- Rs 15 crore under Corporate EGG "My information is that there Bharat Biotech and Serum companies like Pfizer and ducting door-to-door fever Social Responsibility for ICU at RATES are 50 crore doses of Institute, he said the Centre Moderna but they said they survey to identify people with TIMS. Microsoft, Qualcomm, `/100 AstraZeneca vaccine available was using 85 percent of the were dealing with the Covid symptoms and distrib- Franklin Templeton, HYDERABAD 505 in the United States and other doses they were manufactur- Government of India." uting medicine kits among Cognizant, and WellsFargo countries. There are 25 crore ing while from the remaining Referring to Covid situation them yielded good results and contributed the money through VIJAYAWADA 456 doses in the US and another 15 percent, they were supply- in Telangana, he said the state the Centre was replicating the Hyderabad Software VISAKHAPATNAM 355 25 crore in countries like ing to the state governments was in much better situation this. KTR said the state Enterprises Association RETAIL PRICE `5.05 Norway, Denmark and and private hospitals. compared to its neighbours focused on expanding health (HYSEA) for the purpose. (IN HYDERABAD)

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Mega vaccine As people look for O2, scammers drive to cover 40K residents PNS n HYDERABAD use social media to find victims A mega Covid vaccine administration drive aimed at ANUSHA PUPPALA at the end, his aunt lost two covering at least 40,000 indi- n HYDERABAD eyes and now is in critical con- viduals above 18 years in Eatala: Mere B form not dition. This man also claimed one day is being organized Even as the country is battling on social media that he from 8 am to 9 pm on Sunday the deadly second wave of arranged beds for even celebri- at Hitex Exhibition grounds, enough to win elections Covid and the accompanying ties, but that was actually Madhapur. ML MELLY MAITREYI seven got re-elected. If B form shortage of resources, we are arranged by some other volun- Being jointly organised by n HYDERABAD was enough to win an election, witnessing a parallel wave of teers. He himself told my friend Medicover Hospitals, then why did KCR's daughter conmen, black marketers and that he also took money from Cyberabad Commissionerate Eatala Rajender gave a strong Kalvakuntla Kavitha lose," he fake volunteers duping people. some other patients by promis- and Society for Cyberabad retort to some TRS Ministers pointed out. Given the deluge of Covid ing them to provide Security Council (SCSC), the and people's representatives Refuting the allegations that cases and shortage of resources, Amphotericin B. He is not mega vaccination drive will that TRS and its supremo K he was against welfare schemes social media platforms like providing the vials nor giving have 500 counters and slots Chandrasekhar Rao gave being implemented by TRS Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram, back the money. I really suspect for individuals who have everything to him on a golden government, Eatala said he Facebook have become the that there are many victims of already registered in CoWIN, platter. never worked against policies go-to places for people, who are this fraudster. So it's very will be available throughout "I worked right from incep- of government but expressed hunting for Covid resources - important to be careful from the course of the day. tion of TRS, I discharged every his views. He did not oppose oxygen cylinders, lifesaving such fake volunteers on social Pre-registered individuals role and responsibility given to 'Rythu Bandhu' scheme to medicines like Remdesivir, media". will have to walk-in at the me with integrity and commit- farmers but was against Rythu Fabiflu, and Tocilizumab, ven- aid for their loved ones. fake volunteers, who are mak- beds, are falling prey to such Ram Kumar from Hitex Exhibition Grounds, ment both in the Telangana Bandhu assistance to rich land tilator, oxygen and normal The fraud tweets will also ing false commitments and online scamsters. Hyderabad said, "Many people scan a QR Code and proceed movement and later in the lords and income tax payers. beds in hospitals. have "verified" written on them taking advantage of the desper- A city activist said, "My lost their loved ones and are to get vaccinated. Covaxin of government. The posts that He said it would hurt the Some of these leads are help- with payment details more ate needs and situation of the friend transferred Rs 2 lakh to struggling to save the other Bharat Biotech will be avail- came to me were because of genuine and poor farmers if ful as people get the help they often than not. Sometimes patient. the man, who promised to family members by spending able for vaccination. hard work and commitment," those in Benz cars came to col- need as their voices are ampli- these tweets also get amplified Reportedly, some fake vol- send 35 vials from Bangalore. all that they have and at this Krishna Yedula, General he said. He said that the party lect Rythu Bandhu assistance. fied by sharing and re-sharing by influencers. Users should be unteers and scamsters are dis- He took the money on May 19 time, greedy fraudsters are just Secretary, SCSC, said, “We would give B forms but not He gave his opinion that of their tweets and posts. wary of such tweets and first appearing after taking huge and returned Rs 25,000 to my looting them. It's very sad to believe that vaccination is the everyone who got a B form Bangaru T’gana will not be pos- However, there is also a flipside call to check if the person is amounts as advance payment friend. When asked for the rest see such guys pretending to be only solution under the cur- would win an election but he sible without the development to the blessing that the social indeed giving the services, and for providing oxygen cylinders, of the money, he went on very good, helping others and rent circumstances. We are won six times and with greater of villages. He suggested paddy media community is proving to also the credentials of that medicines etc.. Unfortunately postponing the dates, coming trustworthy to reach out for hoping that the maximum majority. "We resigned for should be procured through be in these times. There is a lot person. many desperate relatives of up with lame excuses and not help. These kind of guys should number of people will bene- statehood and for self respect IKP centres in villages as rice of misinformation, unverified However, several activists the patient, who is in urgent paying him the amount. be punished severely so that no fit from this initiative". Those of Telangana people in the millers would not have that leads and fake profiles that take in the city have alerted need of oxygen cylinders, con- Because of his false promise, other will dare cheat others. willing to get vaccinated must undivided state and out of 17 network. How would it be advantage of vulnerable and Hyderabad citizens to be very centrators, essential Covid which my friend relied on and People should be very cautious register on https://medicov- MLAs who resigned, only speaking against government? desperate users seeking to get cautious about the social media medicines and even hospital waited only not to get the vials about such fraudsters". er-online.com/vaccination. 1 injured after ICICI LOAN APP FRAUD CM calls upon people ambulance hits Man booked for siphoning off another vehicle to build Green T’gana PNS n HYDERABAD Rs 1.1 crore through fake letter PNS n HYDERABAD One person was injured PNS n HYDERABAD to be de-frozen by persons and May 20, ICICI Banks' Chief Minister K Chandra after an ambulance crashed impersonating as police offi- Ailpore branch in Kolkata and sekhar Rao has called upon the into a stationary truck in The Cyber Crime Police here cials. Gurugram branch in Haryana people to strive for protection Banjara Hills here on on Friday arrested one person On May 8, a communication had received some notices of environment on the occa- Friday morning. named Anand Jannu for trying was received by the bank through registered post from sion of World Environment The mishap occurred to defreeze accounts which allegedly given by the CCS to the alleged office of the Day. when the ambulance driver SCR takes lead in energy were seized in an instant loan un-freeze an account under the Inspector of Police, Cyber He said here on Friday that Narasimha was on his way app case that was unearthed by name of Hainzz Enterprises Crime Cell, Hyderabad, to there was no greater wealth from Punjagutta towards the city police a few months Pvt Ltd. ICICI authorities unfreeze accounts mentioned than conservation of environ- environment and garnered Banjara Hills. When the earlier. The accused was taken checked internal records and in the notice and transfer the ment was proved all the more praise at the national level. ambulance reached Road conservation initiatives into custody from Begumpet. found that the said bank funds into various accounts. during Corona pandemic K Chandrashekhar Rao said No 2 in Banjara Hills, PNS n HYDERABAD the forefront towards adopting The arrest pertains to the account was unfrozen and an Based on the complaint and when people were struggling that through several projects, Narasimha, who was alone various energy conservation complaint of ICICI Bank's amount of around Rs 90 lakhs following the police's investi- to get oxygen. quality drinking water and in the vehicle, is said to Indian Railways is committed measures and attained the sta- (Gachibowli) regional manag- was transferred to a bank gation, it was found that The state government of irrigation facilities were avail- have lost and the ambu- to contribute towards the tus of becoming the first zone er here complaining that cer- account in the name of Anand Anand Jannu, the beneficiary Telangana which realised the able across the State. Abundant lance went on to hit a sta- improvement of the environ- on Indian Railways to com- tain account put on debit Jannu held in State Bank of of the scam had received a total importance of environment in food grains, dairy products, tionary truck on the road- ment. In this direction, it is plete 100 per cent LED light- freeze by Cyber Crime Station, India, Hyderabad. of Rs 1.18 crore. Further inves- public health has taken up poultry, meat, fruits and veg- side. focusing on environment ing at all stations. Hyderabad, were attempted Furthermore, on May 13, tigation is underway. environment conservation etables were available to pro- Police sources said the friendly measures like use of All the 742 Railway Stations programmes and action plans vide nutritious food to people driver missed to notice the renewable energy which on the zone have been provid- for the health of future gener- under various programmes truck which had broke includes harnessing wind and ed with 100 per cent LED ations. The ban on inferior of the state. down and was allegedly solar energy and use of LED lighting duly replacing 75681 Telangana reports Hyd Mayor distributes health kits plastic and programmes like The focus on irrigation pro- parked on the road negli- lighting, natural day light pipes, numbers of different wattage PNS n HYDERABAD here on Friday. She said that Haritha Haram to increase jects, tanks led to development gently without any indica- solar water heaters and intro- LED fittings in place of con- 2,175 coronavirus over 5,000 workers would be green cover were being imple- of parks and greenery and to tion, and crashed into it duction of energy neutral sta- ventional light fittings. Solar Greater Hyderabad Mayor given the health kits. The mented in the state. pave way for ecological bal- from behind. tions and energy efficient sta- power plants to the tune of cases, 15 deaths Gadwal Vijayalaxmi distrib- health kit contains masks, Several and rural and urban ance, he said and called upon The ambulance driver, tions and others to make 8.85 MWp have been commis- PNS n HYDERABAD uted health kits worth Rs sanitisers, soaps, shoes, rain development programmes people to become part of who suffered minor Indian Railways to be a Zero sioned at various stations on 4,133 among 2,374 sanitation coats and other things - in all were also helping in increas- building green Telangana with injuries, was immediately Net Carbon Emitter by 2030. the zone. Telangana on Friday report- workers at the GHMC office 11 varieties. ing green cover and green biodiversity. shifted to the hospital for In this direction, South SCR took to this innovative ed 2,175 Covid cases, taking treatment. The Banjara Central Railway one of the concept and has harnessed the tally to over 5.87 lakh, Hills police are investigat- major zone on Indian Railways natural day light by means of while 15 deaths took the toll ing. has implemented several ener- providing 441 natural day to 3,346. The incident led to traf- gy efficient initiatives to create light pipes and domes at its Greater Hyderabad fic congestion on the busy eco-friendly environment in its office buildings, service build- Municipal Corporation road and its surroundings. jurisdiction. SCR remained in ings, workshops and sheds. (GHMC) accounted for the most number of cases with253, followed by Nalgonda (178) and Khammam (144), a health Auto driver, family, found dead department bulletin said. Recoveries outnumbered the number of fresh cases with after alleged sexual harassment 3,821 people testing negative for the virus, taking the total PNS n HYDERABAD Bhikshapathi was beaten cumstances and took up inves- number to 5,53,400. Active up and his three-wheeler was tigations. cases stood at 30,918. A couple along with their two damaged by a neighbour on A suicide note allegedly The total number of children were found dead after Thursday night for allegedly wrote by Bhikshapathi was cumulative cases stood at a fight with a neighbour over misbehaving with a girl. also recovered by the police. 5,87,664. Over 1.36 lakh alleged misbehaviour with a The incident occurred in Inspector of police J samples were tested on RUSH HOUR girl. Nagaram municipality in Narender Goud said clues Friday, taking the total so far Even after the extension of daily relaxation P Bhikshapathi, an autorick- Medchal Malkajgiri district were collected from the scene to over 1.56 crore. from 6 am to 2 pm across Telangana, areas shaw driver, his wife, their son on the outskirts of Hyderabad. and an investigation was on. The samples tested per under Secunderabad division such as West and daughter were found Police shifted the bodies to Police were recording state- million population were Marredpally, Paradise, and Begumpet hanging on Friday at their res- government-run Osmania ments of the relatives of the over 4.19 lakh, the bulletin witnessed traffic in huge numbers on Friday. idence in West Gandhi Nagar General Hospital for autopsy. deceased. said. The case fatality rate in Huge lineup of cars, honking bikes, is the under limits of Keesara police Relatives of the family tried to Bhikshapathi, hailing from the state was 0.56 per cent, scene on the Rasoolpura, Paradise flyover, station of Rachakonda Police prevent the police from shift- Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district in while it was 1. 2 per cent at and HPS road, since the relaxation got Commissionerate. ing the bodies, demanding Telangana, had recently the national level. extended. The vehicular movement was Bhikshapathi and his fami- arrest of those responsible for migrated to Medchal The recovery rate in stagnant for a period of 15 minutes. Also fuel ly allegedly resorted to the the suicides. Malkajgiri district and was dri- Telangana was 94.1 per cent, stations across city are experiencing a big extreme step after failing to Police registered a case of ving an autorickshaw to eke while it was 93 per cent in line up of vehicles every day. bear the humiliation. deaths under suspicious cir- out a living. the country. — SV Chary 12 years after opening, ORR is set for makeover PNS n HYDERABAD nies that will win the tender. company. these areas and vehicular traf- Over the next three years, The decision about the fic on the service roads has Keeping in mind the increas- the respective companies will maintenance works of ORR increased significantly, thanks ing vehicular pressure on the be entrusted with the respon- had been taken keeping in to the growing business and Outer Ring Road (ORR), the sibility of comprehensive man- mind the ever increasing num- residential complexes in the Hyderabad Metropolitan agement, operation and supply bers of vehicles on the road area. Apartments, commer- Development Authority of self-propelled suction and industrial growth in the cial complexes, goods shed dot (HMDA) has chalked an sweeping machines, to keep area that has also seen coming the area. As many as 30 radi- action plan for the upkeep of the ORR main carriageway up of many residential com- al roads have already been the 158-kilometre long stretch and the service roads clean and plexes apart from business made available to provide bet- that helps the area stay con- safe. This will ensure that the establishments, including the ter infrastructure to those liv- nected with the city. HMDA outer roads are not only kept IT companies that are the ing in the suburbs as well as has decided to outsource the clean but also there is smooth jewels in the crown of the give them better access to the preservation and maintenance flow of traffic. According to Hyderabad city. city from the ORR. work of the ORR to private the HMDA officials eligible Peddaamber, Nagarjuna Developing a better road agencies and tenders have companies may submit their Sagar, Srisilam, Bangalore network in the suburbs will been floated for the purpose. interchange, and the other is this month, the supervision bids for the work till June 15. National Highway, help people stay in these areas For better maintenance of from Gacchibowli to and maintenance works of the The company that will be Shamshabad, Gacchibowli, and reduce the pressure on the ORR the authorities have Patancharu. eight-lane pathway called main entrusted with the mainte- Patancharu are connected to city. Officials hope that this divided the 158-km stretch Following the finalisation of carriageway, along with both nance work of the ORR will be this ORR. will further increase the num- into two parts - one is from the tenders, the last date of the service roads will be selected on the basis of the Traffic congestion on the ber of new residential com- Peddamberpet to Shamshabad acceptance of which is 15th of entrusted with private compa- merit and experience of the ORR is already very high in plexes around the ORR. hyderabad 04 HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | JUNE 5, 2021 Bhupal Reddy takes oath as Minister Srinivas Goud calls for unity to achieve growth pro-tem Speaker of Council Widow of Covid PNS n MAHABUBNAGAR Growth of villages and towns PNS n PATANCHERU victim given job could be possible only with unity and the state government Medak local bodies MLC was striving to develop it as a Vennavaram Bhupal Reddy on in DCCB 'welfare state' by laying special Friday took the oath of the PNS n KARIMNAGAR emphasis on all communities in office as protem Speaker of the state, Minister for Excise, Telangana Legislative Council. A Covid-19 victim's wife was Sports, Cultural and Tourism Leaders across the district given a job on compassionate Dr V Srinivas Gowd has said. hailed the decision of Chief grounds in the District Addressing a meeting after adding that the people should ground drainage and parks. Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao Cooperative Central Bank inaugurating CC cameras at Rs utilise the schemes. He exhort- Education and health sectors to appoint Bhupal Reddy, who (DCCB) in Karimnagar on 3.80 lakh at Palakonda in ed that the people of Palakonda were widely expanding in the was known as a senior leader in Friday. Mahabubnagar municipal lim- should stay united and the town and health infrastruc- the united Medak district, as a DCCB chairman Konduru its on Friday, he said efforts were faster development of villages ture was developed in the dis- protem Speaker of Telangana Ravinder Rao handed over the on to develop Mahabubnagar in and towns would be possible trict hospital to avoid people Legislative Council. appointment letter to all spheres. Once Palakonda vil- only with unity. Ward council- going to Hyderabad. A four- Bhupal Reddy was known as Chinthala Padma to work in lage was isolated as no govern- lor Narender, CI Maheswara lane highway was coming up an undisputed leader and able DCCB as a clerk. She was also ment has taken care of it, but the Rao, SI Ramesh and others between Jadcherla to administrator in Medak district. Bhupal Reddy who was born Rajasekhar Reddy. He elected as daughter-in-law Sindhu given all the benefits of her TRS government had sanc- were present. Mahabubnagar and expansion Since the tenure of Legislative in Ramachandrapuram on May MLC from the local bodies con- Adarsh Reddy missed the husband. tioned Rs 10 crore only for pen- Earlier, addressing a meeting of other roads along with by- Council Chairman Gutha 1, 1947, studied up to PUC and stituency in 2007 on behalf of opportunity to become Padma lost her husband sions in the past seven years. after launching two tractors, a pass road, another by-pass road Sukhender Reddy and Vice- jumped to politics with the the Congress party. Again, he GHMc Mayor after she elect- Mekala Bheemaiah who was Apart from it, assistance was bulldozer and four waste carry- and a new Collectorate build- Chairman Nethi Vidyasagar inspiration from former Prime was elected as MLC in 2009 and ed second time as a corpora- working as branch manager at given to farmers and other sec- ing autos for waste collection in ing. Efforts were made for the Rao was completed, the Minister Indira Gandhi in 1967. continued till 2015. Following tor due to political equa- DCCB Raikal branch in Jagtial tions under the schemes like the Mahabubnagar municipal- beautification of appointment of protem Speaker He had elected as the call given by KCR, he joined tions. The TRS leaders and district on April 11 while Kalyanalakshmi, Rythu Bandhu ity, Srinivas Gowd called upon Mahabubnagar, he added. was necessitated. Considering Ramachandrapuram Mandal TRS and elected as MLC for the his followers greeted Bhupal undergoing treatment for and Rythu Bheema. the people to extend their sup- Additional Collector Tejas his seniority, Chief Minister Praja Parishat President in 1987 third consecutive term. Reddy on taking charge as Covid. She has two toddlers. The Minister said the face of port to develop Mahabubnagar Nandalal Pawar, Municipal KCR has chosen Bhupal Reddy, and served as president of the Though he was known as a Protem Speaker. DCCB CEO N Satyanarayana Palakonda would change after as a swatch town. Chairman KC Narsimhulu, a senior member in the coun- Medak district Congress party senior politician in Medak Patancheruvu MLA Gudem Rao, General Manager V the completion of the by-pass He said the town was being Vice-Chairman Ganesh, cil as protem Speaker. Bhupal several times. He has been district, he never gets dissat- Mahipal Reddy congratulat- Sridhar, DGMs Riaz and road and the new Collectorate developed in all ways with the Municipal Commissioner Reddy was elected three consec- recognised as a close associate isfaction even his juniors ed Bhupal Reddy on the occa- Brahmananda Rao were pre- building. All the eligible persons expansion of roads, develop- Pradeep Kumar and others utive times as MLC. of late Chief Minister YS occupied positions. His sion. sent on the occasion. were given pensions, he said ment of junctions, under- were present.

Harish Rao inaugurates Rythu YSR Telangana Bazar building at Toophran party appoints PNS n MEDAK spokespersons

Minister for Finance T Harish PNS n HYDERABAD Rao said the difficulties of small vendors and farmers YSR Telangana party has who were selling vegetables appointed official drenching in rain and facing spokesperson on ad hoc hot Sun over the years have basis on Friday. come to an end with the con- According to party struction of wayside market office statement, Konda Rythu Bazar at Allapur Tollgate Raghava Reddy, Thudi MLA seeks medical in the limits of Toophran Devender Reddy, Indira municipal limits. Shobhan, Pitta Ram Harish Rao on Friday inau- could sit and sell on a first ture inputs required for the Reddy, Epuri Somanna, college at Gadwal DM & HO Dr K Sudhakar Lal felicitating MLA Marri Janardhan Reddy for gurated the Rythu Bazar build- come first serve basis and farming from the Agros Rythu Sayyed Mujthab Ahmed, taking initiative to sanction medical college and nursing college in ing constructed at Rs 1.6 advised the small traders to use Seva Kendra set up at Mathin Mujaddi, PNS n GADWAL Secretary Srinivasa Rao at the Nagarkurnool on Friday. District hospital superintendent Dr Sivaram and crore at Allapur. He also the stalls to sell their products. Toophran on subsidized prices. Bhoomi Reddy, Bishwa Collectorate here on Friday, Red Cross Society secretary Ramesh Reddy are also seen. opened second Agros Rythu He directed the officials to District Collector Harish, Ravinder have been Gadwal MLA Bandla Krishna Krishna Mohan Reddy said Seva Kendram at Toophran. establish some more stalls by Zilla Parishad Chairman appointed as official Mohan Reddy expressed con- people from Nadigadda who Speaking on the occasion, the arranging make-shift sheds Hemalatha Sekhar Gowd, spokespersons of the cern over the plight of Covid went to Kurnool for Covid Minister said the days have outside the building if the Member of Parliament Kotha party. patients as they were forced to treatment have faced mis- gone where farmers, who faced existing stalls were insuffi- Prabhakar Reddy, MLCs Seti go either to Kurnool or eries. Hence, the Covid More rains in store for TS many challenges over the cient. He also asked the police Subhash Reddy, Onteru Pratap Karnataka state because the patients were given treatment decades, now could live with authorities to ensure that no Reddy and Election Reddy, local hospital has no ade- in Gadwal itself despite the PNS n HYDERABAD This is a deviation of 438 dignity and 50 stalls were trader should sell sitting on the Municipal Chairman Ravinder quate health facilities. In the lack of facilities. per cent from normal rainfall. arranged for them to sell fruits, road-sides. Gowd, District Marketing ‘Centre must wake of the second wave of The MLA said a scanning Light to moderate rains or In the last 24 hours, the high- vegetables, maize and ground- Harish Rao appealed to the Officer Riyaz, RDO Shaym the corona pandemic, people facility was arranged at the thunderstorms are expected at est rainfall of 79.8 mm was nut. These stalls would be farmers to purchase fertilizers, Prakash, Tehsildar Sridevi and establish BC lost their lives as they did not hospital but CT scanning and a few places across Telangana recorded at Mahabubabad. allotted to no one as farmers pesticides, seeds and agricul- others were present. get treatment in time even other facilities that were avail- State for the next three days. According to weather offi- welfare ministry’ they went to Hyderabad. A able at the multi-speciality Light to heavy rains have cials, the Southwest monsoon pitiable situation prevailed hospitals should be provided been lashing several parts of has further advanced into PNS n HYDERABAD because the 100-bed hospital at the area hospital here. He the State for the last few days. remaining parts of Kerala, Cong laments at Gadwal did not get a said though the government The State's average cumulative most parts of coastal and Laundries, salons told National BC Welfare facelift. has sanctioned a 300-bed hos- rainfall from June 1 to 4 was South Interior Karnataka and Eatala's jibe Association president R While addressing a review pital, the works were not yet 30.1 mm against the normal some parts of Andhra Pradesh Krishnaiah demanded meeting with the Health commenced. rainfall of 5.6 mm. and Tamil Nadu on Friday. PNS n HYDERABAD Prime Minister Narendra to apply for free power Modi establish a separate TPCC chief N Uttam PNS n NAGARKURNOOL gov.in website. The free power ministry for BC welfare Kumar Reddy has con- scheme was applicable for at the national level to demned the statement of As the Telangana government laundries, hair salons and the implement free reim- Uttam demands free Covid vaccine to all former health minister has sanctioned free electrici- eligible persons could apply bursement and scholar- PNS n HYDERABAD the Governor. and medicines in the state. Eatala Rajender that the ty, District Collector online by furnishing ship schemes to the stu- Uttam Kumar Reddy Even though they have made TRS was controlling the Sarman on Friday details of their Aadhar dents. Telangana Pradesh Congress demanded that vaccine should a complaint to the Governor Congress party in the state. appealed to Rajakas card, phone numbers, Krishnaiah wrote a let- Committee president and be given free of cost to all adult on the same issue 15 months He said Eatala, who stayed and Nayibranhims caste certificates, ter to the Prime Minister Nalgonda MP N Uttam Kumar population. The target of vac- ago, the Chief Minister has not with chief minister K communities to electricity bill, photos asking him to fulfil the Reddy on Friday demanded cinating all the adults by taken it seriously. Chandrashekar Rao all these apply for it for their of the laundry or promise he made to set that universal free vaccina- December 31 would not be He demanded that Covid days, was talking 'rubbish' shops and dhobi salons, labour license up a special BC welfare tion should be taken up to save achievable unless and until should be included in the now. He said that he would ghats. or trade license. ministry for the welfare the people from the Covid that both the state and the cen- one crore persons were vacci- Arogyasri scheme immediate- respond to Eatala after The Collector said these Sarman said after applying of the BC sections and pandemic. tral governments have miser- nated per day. At the present ly. Satyagraha Deekshas would studying his statement fully. communities were eligible for online, the beneficiaries students. He submitted a memoran- ably failed to control the Covid pace of vaccination, it would be held on June 7 at state head- It may be recalled that free power up to 250 units and should submit all their certifi- Krishnaiah recalled dum to Governor Tamilsai pandemic. take three years to achieve the quarter and district headquar- Eatala tendered his resigna- people of these communities cates in Room no. 117 at the that Prime Minister Soundararajan along with The economy was devastat- target of vaccinating all the ters demanding free treatment tion to the TRS party and could use the opportunity in Backward Classes Welfare Narendra Modi accepted Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, MPs ed due to the uncontrolled people in the country. to Covid and black fungus also MLA post on Friday Nagarkurnool district. office in the Nagarkurnool the demands of the BC A Revanth Reddy and K spread of Covid in the country, Coming down heavily on patients. MP Komatireddy morning. During the press The last date for forwarding collector office. Because of Welfare Association dur- Venkat Reddy, and former MP he said, adding that they have the Chief Minister for failing in Venkat Reddy demanded that briefing, Eatala said that their application is June 30 and the lockdown, they should ing the discussions held Ponnam Prabhakar. conveyed their anguish to the controlling the Covid, he said the journalists should be iden- Congress was under the the beneficiaries should apply submit the documents before in 2017. Addressing the media, President of India through a that the TRS government failed tified as frontline warriors and control of TRS. through https://tsobmms.cgg. 1 pm at the office. Uttam Kumar Reddy criticised memorandum submitted to to arrange medical facilities come to their rescue. Abolish 124 A Act, ‘Nenu Saitham' offers free meal during lockdown

PNS n MAHABUBNAGAR old-age people, passersby, demands CPI destitute and beggars were PNS n HYDERABAD ing the British regime to sup- In the wake of Corona devas- unable to get food due to Beautician by profession, press the freedom movement, tation, some non-profit organ- lockdown restrictions after The Communist Party of India he said. But it was not relevant isations are coming forward to the afternoon. Considering but mother by nature (CPI) demanded the Central now, he added. help the people in distress. A their plight, the 'Nenu government to abolish the The British rulers had Mahabubnagar-based volun- Saitham' took the initiative to PNS n KHAMMAM 124 A Act immediately. CPI brought the Act to suppress tary organisation 'Nenu help the people by providing National Secretary Narayana the protagonists like Saitham' has initiated a free them free meals, he added. She is a beautician, but her ser- on Friday wondered at the Balagangadhara Tilak in the meal scheme for destitute, Praveen said the free meal vice attitude made people Centre's attitude of treating wake of the Siphoy revolt. passers-by and people who scheme was being continued regard her as their mother. She those who criticise the failures He questioned the Centre are eking out a living by beg- without taking any external is none other than Pathan of the government as betray- what was the need to have it ging apart from Covid victims support or funding. "We are Asha Khan, a Muslim by birth ers of the nation. when there was no British and their family members in raising our own funds to and mother by nature. In a statement, CPI nation- rule. the critical times of corona serve the needy without tak- With the help of her tailor al secretary Dr K Narayana Even the Britishers abol- pandemic. 'Nenu Saitham', its president Madanapur, Kothakota, ing single paise from others," husband, she feeds daily 200 demanded that the govern- ished the law in the UK in The 'Nenu Saitham' volun- Diddi Praveen Kumar said the Vanaparti, Midgil, Maddur, he added. Covid patients with nutri- ment has to abolish the 124 A 2009 itself. teers are distributing free meals free-meal scheme would be Makthal, Biginipalli and Explaining the working tious food, comprising eggs ing the same to patients wear- Act as the governments foist- However, in India, the twice a day in the afternoon continued till the end of the Havvada mandals apart from plan, Praveen said the mem- and vegetables, and delivers ing PPE kit. ing false cases against the respective governments were and night every day and giving lockdown. People who want- Mahabubnagar district head- bers of the organisation the same at their doorstep - Asha Khan of Sattupalli is a leaders of the Opposition using it only to suppress the an assurance that they are ed meals could call - 98852 quarters. Many people were would divide into six groups whether it is a hospital, isola- beautician by profession. As parties and Left intellectuals opposition parties and keep- with the people in despair 82286 or 94400 27676 num- undergoing Covid treatment and distribute food packets to tion centre or at home - and her attitude would have it, when they wage highlight ing the opposition leaders in when the corona situation bers for door delivery. He has in government and private the people in infuses confidence among daily she conducts one service the government's failures. He jails without trials. devastating the lives of the initiated an innovative pro- hospitals and as a result of Mahabubnagar and other them. The menu also com- activity or other. With sup- reminded that the courts Human rights activists like people. Apart from infusing gramme 'Mee inti vaddake … lockdown, the relatives of the mandals. Water bottles prises chicken twice a week. port from her husband and made it clear several times Varavara Rao and Prof confidence among the coro- uchita Bhojanam". patients were facing it diffi- would also be supplied The woman floated an friends, she constituted a that the Act has lost its exis- Saibaba were jailed under the na-hit people and their rela- The 'Nenu Saitham' volun- cult to have food after the along with food packets. organisation called Sattupalli team. She is feeding the hun- tence now. However, the provisions of the Act, tives, the volunteers are sup- teers expanded their operations lockdown relaxing hours were The organisation was also Food Bank and feeding Covid gry for the past several years Parliament was not dared to Narayana said, adding that he plying food at the doorstep of in Bhoothpur, Ghanapur, over, Praveen said. planning to distribute free affected daily. She is busy through her organisation - abolish the 124 A Act. This too was the victim of the Act the people. Musapet, Addakal, Devarakadra, Not only Covid patients medicines to the needy, preparing food and distribut- Sattupalli Food Bank. Act had been introduced dur- three times. Explaining the activities of Chinnakuntakunta, Marikal, and their attendants, but also Praveen Reddy said. nation 05 HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | JUNE 5, 2021

Arijit Singh Managed second wave, ‘very partners with Transfer of surplus funds to Govt FB, GiveIndia due to accounting issue, says RBI well’; ready for 3rd: NITI Ayog for Covid help PNS n NEW DELHI managing the second wave of PNS n MUMBAI COVID-19 pandemic), what PNS n MUMBAI India has managed the second we call emergency manage- The Reserve Bank of India on COVID wave very well as the ment," he asserted. Playback singer Arijit Singh Friday said the huge jump in number of fresh cases have The Niti Aayog member has joined hands with surplus funds transferred to the come down significantly, Niti pointed out that all indications GiveIndia and Facebook central government was "pure- Aayog Member V K Saraswat were there that there might be for a campaign to raise ly an accounting issue" and not has said even as he emphasised a second wave of COVID-19, funds for COVID relief to related to any policy change, as that preparations need to be in but epidemiologists' studies support rural India. there was lower risk capital place to deal with the third did not show it was going to The singer has collabo- provisioning due to a slower wave that might impact the be such a strong wave. rated with the social media expansion of its balance sheet younger population more. "... activities like marriages, giant's SocialForGood last fiscal. Saraswat further said that religious functions that took Initiative and will be host- Ever since RBI announced India's epidemiologists have place during this time result- ing a live fundraiser from the transfer of Rs 99,122 made very clear indications of industries to support oxy- ed in a certain amount of his village of Murshidabad, crore surplus funds to the that the third wave of COVID- gen supply. Using railways, accelerated spread of COVID- West Bengal on June 6. government for the nine- 19 is inevitable and is likely to using airports, using the mil- 19," he noted. Through the campaign, month period ended March start from September-October, itary for transporting liquid Saraswat noted that in the titled "Helping rural India 2021, which is nearly double so the country should vacci- oxygen," he told PTI. first wave of COVID-19, breathe and stay safe", the of what was budgeted earlier, nate as many people as possi- From a daily case count of intensity was not vigorous, singer aims to provide a slew of concerns have been icy issue. It is purely an ital provisioning because the It can be noted that FY21 ble. over 4 lakh, the number of which indicated that the coun- essential supplies such as raised about the move. accounting issue," RBI balance sheet expansion in was a year of transition for "I think we have done rea- new COVID-19 cases has try will be able to manage the oxygen equipment, beds, The higher surplus transfer Governor Shaktikanta Das FY21 slowed down by nearly RBI as it shifted its account- sonably well. We have man- been hovering around 1.3 lakh second wave with the kind of medicines, food and finan- by the central bank came in told reporters during the cus- a fourth to Rs 3.64 lakh crore ing year to the widely used aged the second wave of in the last few days. infrastructure created last year cial assistance to those as a big relief for the govern- tomary post policy review in 2020-21. The balance sheet April-March format from the COVID-19 pandemic very Saraswat said India's man- in terms of ventilators, hospi- affected by the pandemic in ment as the economy con- press conference. expansion had touched Rs earlier July-June period. This well, as a result COVID-19 agement of the first wave of tal beds and ICU beds. small towns and villages, tracted 7.3 per cent last fiscal. His response was to 12.37 lakh crore in 2019-20. resulted in a nine-month fis- numbers have come down COVID-19 pandemic was "But in the second wave, the including his hometown. The overall fiscal deficit came queries related to steep rise in Linked to the slower bal- cal year that ended on March significantly. good and the kind of discipline virus had a different character- "I have grown up in a at 9.3 per cent for FY21, surplus funds transferred to ance sheet expansion, the 31, 2021. "... we have been able to which had been introduced at istic which resulted in an indi- small town in which was 0.2 per cent down the Union government. transfer from profits to con- In FY20, the overall sur- manage (the second wave that time, gave the country a rect attack on lungs in a big Murshidabad in West from what was initially Deputy Governor T Rabi tingent funds also came down plus transferred for the 12- COVID-19 ) with the help of lot of confidence to control the way, which resulted in a large Bengal and wouldn't be expected. Shankar explained that the and the two factors together month period that ended on our science and technology second wave of the pandem- number of people demanding who I am if not for my "With regard to the surplus increase in surplus transfer is have resulted in the surplus to March 31, 2020 stood at Rs activities, creating oxygen ic. oxygen at a very early stage of small-town upbringing. transfer, it is not really a pol- largely due to lower risk cap- the government going up. 57,128 crore. banks, making large number "We did a fantastic job (of infection. INDIA CORNER Prior infection cuts Covid risk Jail term for Rly: 2,018 fined for hurling sandals Become self-sufficient in by up to 10 months: Lancet travelling with fake IDs at HC judge oxygen supply, hospitals told PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n MUMBAI on Thursday. PNS n AHMEDABAD nion minister Nitin Gadkari on Railway staff in CR's UFriday said small and medium- The risk of being infected The Central Railway has Mumbai division conducted A magisterial court here sen- sized hospitals should become with SARS-CoV-2, the virus caught 2,018 passengers, a massive ticket checking tenced a tea vendor from self-sufficient in oxygen supply and that causes COVID-19, is sub- who were found travelling in drive in April and May, and Gujarat's Rajkot district to 18 other medical facilities in view of stantially reduced for up to 10 Mumbai suburban locals collected Rs 9.50 crore from months in jail for hurling his san- the possible third wave of COVID- months following the first amid the pandemic by carry- as many as 1.50 lakh ticket- dals at a High Court judge in 19. He was addressing doctors infection with the virus, ing fake identity cards, and less passengers who were 2012, out of frustration over long during a webinar on COVID-19 according to a study. collected from them Rs 10.09 found travelling in non-sub- pendency of his case. organised by the 'BJP Medical Cell The research, published in lakh fine in a little over a urban and suburban trains, Chief judicial magistrate V A Maharashtra'. "Oxygen supply is a the journal Lancet Healthy month that ended May 31, an official release said. Dhadhal of Mirzapur rural court crucial issue and we need to Longevity on Tuesday, looked an official has said. Of the 1.50 lakh ticketless on Thursday held Bhavanidas become self-sufficient on that at rates of COVID-19 infec- At present, only health- travellers, 54,000 were Bavaji guilty as charged under front...Hospitals with more than 50 beds should become self- tions between October lat care, frontline workers and caught in May and an IPC section 353 (assault on a gov- sufficient in oxygen supply," he said. The minister said that oxygen years, and February this year 85 per cent less likely to be This is because the staff government employees are amount of Rs 3.33 crore was ernment servant to deter him tankers should be made available in all the districts. Gadkari among over 2,000 care home infected during this four- may have accessed testing out- allowed to travel in Mumbai collected as penalty from from discharging his duty). called for having immediate, intermediate and long-term action residents and staff in England. month period than those who side the care home, leading to suburban locals considering them. It included 32,000 In his statement to the police, plan for every district to tackle the possible third wave, and said The researchers from the had never been infected. positive tests not being includ- the second wave of COVID- ticketless travellers from the Bavaji had claimed that he that each district should be equipped with 4,000 to 5,000 extra University College London Staff members with past ed in the study, they said. 19 pandemic. suburban section and a fine hurled his sandals at the judge oxygen cylinders. (UCL) in the UK compared infection were 60 per cent less "It's really good news that The passengers, who were of Rs 1.65 crore was collect- out of frustration over the long people who had evidence of a likely to be infected than those natural infection protects found carrying fake ID ed from them, it said. pendency of his case. previous infection up to 10 who had not had the infection against reinfection in this time cards, were caught between Besides this, special teams While noting that the act of months earlier, as determined before. period. The risk of being April 28 and May 31. The of the ticket-checking staff throwing sandals at a judge is Goa plans to inoculate entire by antibody testing, with those The researchers said this infected twice appears to be action was taken against caught 1,269 passengers "highly condemnable", magis- who had not been previously showed strong protection in very low," said study lead them as they violated the without mask and collected trate Dhadhal refused to grant 18-44 age group by July 30 infected. both groups, but cautioned author Maria Krutikov, from provisions of the Disaster Rs 2.40 lakh fine from them Bavaji benefits of probation, a They found that residents that the two percentages may UCL Institute of Health Management Act, the between April 17 and June 2, provision of releasing convicts oa Chief Minister Pramod with a previous infection were not be directly comparable. Informatics. Central Railway official said the release added. for good conduct. GSawant on Friday said the state has set a target of vaccinating the entire population in the age group of 18 to 44 Kannada years by July 30. Speaking to Visas of stranded RBI announces measures reporters here, the chief minister litterateur urged citizens eligible for vaccination to cooperate and get Vasant themselves inoculated. "I want people who are eligible for vaccination to get foreigners extended for sectors hit by Covid themselves inoculated. Goa has set a target of July 30 to vaccinate the PNS n MUMBAI services that include private bus entire population in the age group of 18 to 44 years," he said. "I want Goa Kushtagi dies PNS n NEW DELHI nationals expiring post June 30, operators, car repair services, to be the first state in the country to complete 100 per cent vaccination (for 2020 shall be deemed to be valid In a bid to support revival of rent-a-car service providers, the people above 18 years)," Sawant said. The state has prioritised phase- PNS n KALABURAGI The visas of foreign nationals, until 30 more days from the date sectors hit most by the event/conference organisers, wise vaccination for parents with young children, differently abled, stranded in India due to the of resumption of normal inter- COVID-19 pandemic, Reserve spa clinics, and beauty par- seafarers, operators of motorcycle taxis, taxis and rickshaws, the chief Eminent Kannada litterateur COVID-19 pandemic, have national flight operations, on Bank of India (RBI) on Friday lours/saloons, he said. minister said. "We had opened up vaccination for parents of childre below Professor Vasant Kushtagi been extended by the govern- gratis basis. decided to open a separate liq- "By way of an incentive, two years of age and also for those with comorbid conditions on Thursday. died due to cardiac arrest at ment till August 31 on gratis However, such foreign uidity window of Rs 15,000 banks will be permitted to park a private hospital here on basis or free of charge. nationals have been applying for crore for certain contact-inten- their surplus liquidity up to the Friday, family sources said. The Union Home Ministry extension of their visas or stay sive sectors like hotels and size of the loan book created They said Kushtagi (85) said that due to the non-availabil- stipulation period on a month- restaurants, tourism and avia- a separate liquidity window of under this scheme with the was admitted to the Gulbarga ity of normal commercial flight ly basis, the Home Ministry tion ancillary services. Rs 15,000 crore is being Reserve Bank under the Preparations on for possible Heart Foundation and operations on account of the said in a statement. This is in addition to on-tap opened till March 31, 2022, reverse repo window at a rate Research Centre after devel- pandemic since March, 2020, a The matter has now been liquidity window of Rs 50,000 with tenors of up to three years which is 25 bps lower than the Cover third wave: Kejriwal oping low blood pressure. number of foreign nationals reconsidered by the ministry in crore with tenors of up to three at the repo rate," RBI Governor repo rate or, termed in a dif- He had penned more than 60 who came to India prior to that the light of non-resumption of years at the repo rate till March Shaktikanta Das said while ferent way, 40 bps higher than elhi Chief Minister Arvind books.A multi-faceted personal- date on valid Indian visas got normal commercial flight oper- 31, 2022 to boost provision of announcing the bi-monthly the reverse repo rate," he said. DKejriwal has called two ity, he was a teacher, author, jour- stranded in the country. ations, and it has accordingly immediate liquidity for ramp- monetary policy. In order to help, the Finance meetings on Friday to discuss nalist and an activist. Mourning Keeping in view the difficul- been decided that the Indian visa ing up COVID-related health- Under the scheme, banks Ministry earlier this week preparations for the possible Kushtagi's death, Chief Minister ties being faced by such foreign or stay stipulation period of care infrastructure and services can provide fresh lending sup- expanded the scope of the Rs third wave of coronavirus. "The B S Yediyurappa said the state nationals in getting their visas such foreign nationals stranded in the country. This was port to hotels and restaurants; 3 lakh crore Emergency Credit CM will meet the expert com- lost a renowned litterateur. extended due to the lockdown, in India will be considered as announced on May 5. tourism – travel agents, tour Line Guarantee Scheme mittee at 11 and the prepara- He also remembered his con- the Home Ministry had issued deemed to be valid till August 31, "In order to mitigate the operators and adventure/her- (ECLGS), which will now offer tion committee at 3,” the CM's tribution in the freedom strug- an order on June 29, 2020 con- 2021 on gratis basis without levy adverse impact of the second itage facilities; aviation ancillary concessional loans to hospitals office said in a tweet. The gle of Hyderabad-Karnataka veying that the Indian visa or stay of any overstay penalty, the wave of the pandemic on cer- services – ground handling for setting up on-site oxygen Delhi government had on May region. stipulation period of such foreign statement said. tain contact-intensive sectors, and supply chain; and other generation plants. 27 set up a 13-member com- mittee to prepare an action plan for a possible third wave of COVID-19 after assessing the current status and projected requirement of the health infrastructure such Decline in water sources due to rise in human, cattle population as hospitals, oxygen plants and drug supplies in the city. Another eight- member expert committee was set up to devise a strategy for mitigation PNS n NEW DELHI water from overflowing rivers, forest campus in each state and and management of the third wave of COVID-19. India has only that really helps. In Gujarat all are being surveyed through There has been a decline in four per cent also, two local rivers are this technology. After this our availability of water due to an exchanging their waters. Such detailed project reports (DPRs) increase in human and cattle water share of projects are environmentally will be ready and after rains, Gehlot asks Centre for timely population, Union the world's fresh important," he said. work on watershed develop- Environment Minister Prakash rain water Acknowledging that sever- ment at correct places will supply of black fungus vials Javadekar said on Friday, al rivers were sinking, the start in all states,” he said. emphasising on the need to resources. So, minister said there was a need Javadekar also said that the ajasthan Chief Minister save water. there is a basic to replenish water sources in Ministry of Environment has RAshok Gehlot on Friday In his keynote address at the forests where major rivers provided funds through the asked the Centre to supply curtain raiser event of TERI's necessity to originated. Compensatory Afforestation Amphotericin B injections World Sustainable save, reuse and "Rivers are also sinking. In for- Fund Management and used for the treatment of Development Summit (WSDS) est areas the major rivers origi- Planning Authority (CAMPA) black fungus in a time-bound 2022 and discussion on sus- repurpose. nate. We have decided to aug- for this survey and Rs 40,000 manner. "Like Remdesivir tainable, equitable and resilient ment water and fodder in jun- crore has already been given injections, the Central govern- water use, Javadekar said new dent, the availability of water should be made in the field of gles so that animals also don't for compensatory afforesta- ment has taken the responsi- technologies must be used to was 5,000 litres per capita now agriculture to save water as it Javadekar also highlighted come out of the habitat," he said. tion programme. bility of allocating ensure zero wastage of water. it has become 1,100 litres. was consuming nearly 85 per the issue of sinking of rivers The minister also spoke "For 15 years, this money Amphotericin B injection to The event comes ahead of There is a basic decline in cent of the water. and lauded the Ken-Betwa about light detection and rang- was not getting used because states. But the states are not the World Environment Day, availability of water due to "Agriculture is consuming River linking project, saying ing (LiDAR) technology being of the Supreme Court judge- getting the injections on time which is celebrated on June 5. human and cattle population nearly 85 per cent of the water. such projects are environmen- used for conducting surveys of ment. We changed the basis of which is causing a lot of trou- "India has only four per growth," he said. So, the first saving should tally important. forests in all states. the Supreme Court decision ble to the patients," he said in a tweet in Hindi. “If this injection is cent water share of the world's India has 18 per cent of the come from agriculture. There "The best news this year has "This year we have used a and distributed funds to all given to the patient in time, then their life can be saved,” he added. fresh rain water resources. So, world's human population and are new technologies like sprin- been the Ken-Betwa agree- new technology called the states. I am warning the states Gehlot appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health there is a basic necessity to 18 per cent of the cattle pop- kling, drip irrigation and other ment between Madhya LiDAR survey (light detection repeatedly that these funds be Minister Harsh Vardhan to ensure the availability of Amphotericin B save, reuse and repurpose. ulation of the world. methods to save water which Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and ranging), which will be for used for the purpose they are injections so that patients can be treated on time. When India became indepen- The minister said efforts should be used," he said. because if the deficit rivers get all states. We have selected one meant for,” the minister said. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | JUNE 5, 2021 06

www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Soft State on the Wages of labour A committee set up to care for daily wage earners must not let them down, especially post-pandemic path of strength PRAFULL GORADIA he good news is that the Government initiates moves for a minimum wage floor in the country and a national minimum wage. The bad news is that the Tbody entrusted with the job has been given a three-year tenure but not told Prime Minister Narendra Modi has successfully pulled the nation out by when it will have to submit the recommendations. For sure, nothing will be announced in 2021. The tenure of the six-member committee lasts till 2024. This of the morass of corruption and several other ills plaguing it thus far is the second such committee. The first one submitted its report in 2019, but the Labour Ministry set it aside. The report had recommended a national minimum wage he Nehruvian ethos, which had a vice-like of `375 per day and a monthly salary of `9,750. The Seventh Pay Commission grip over India’s polity recommended daily wages between `596 and `723 to unskilled and skilled work- and the minds of most Indians,T was a combination of ers, respectively. Today, the national minimum wage stands at `178 per day. It can be consid- socialism and secularism. The Nehruvian socialism was sym- ered the national floor-level wage. The national floor bolic of anti-colonialism as well refers to the minimum level of wage that is applic- as political justification for gov- able to all categories of workers across the coun- ernance to be sympathetic to try. Indian wages are set considering nearly 2,000 communists. This helped Indira Gandhi to survive as the PM types of jobs for unskilled workers and nearly 400 between her splitting the categories of employment with a minimum wage Congress in 1969 and her re-elec- for each kind of job. India is a labour-intensive tion in 1972. Secularism meant country and so wages are relatively lower. being nice to minorities and making sure that Muslims voted However, they are so low they are not market-clear- for the Congress. ing wages, but the most minimum acceptable India’s military suffered wages without falling below subsistence level. deliberate neglect. In 1947 itself, The COVID-19 pandemic has made the already complex work of the commit- Nehru curtly told General tee more complicated. Given the avoidable movement of daily-wage migrants dur- Lockhart (the interim Army commander) that the police were ing the two phases, the primary task of the committee would be to arrive at a nation- adequate to protect the country. al floor wage that gives a respectable pay packet to the workers, that reduces the The mindset carried on till the difference in wages between urban and rural areas and is read along with a labour Sonia/Manmohan decade (2004- policy that promises an assured employment for a certain period every year. It is 14); not a single weapon system Sabha seats, leaders within succeeded in what has been a Myrdal had categorised States was acquired, although India his own party might try to coa- long-term boon for the econ- into soft and strong; India was not yet clear what the Government’s policy will be in this regard. Is it to provide a had inherited a depleted military. lesce with the Opposition omy, already very useful. The a soft State; Modi’s gover- sane wage? Is it to remove growing inequality between the organised and unor- Corruption was a prerequisite for members. A coalition would- GST has killed a big perquisite nance has set it on the path of ganised sectors? Either way, a higher wage may mean a reduction in jobs — that those sympathising with the n’t want Modi. Two such lead- for the denizens of Nehru’s becoming a strong one. is the lurking danger. The committee has to deal with another issue: Will there be party. Indira had stamped her ers were hopefully hovering. paradise. Pakistan has learnt several approval on corruption, stating: When the results gave Article 370 was deeply lessons; Kashmir is quiet. separate floor wage rates for different geographical regions in India? In which case, “Which country in the world is Modi more than 300 seats, all divisive to Indians, more China’s behaviour has changed will the Centre take the States into confidence before determining the rates while free from corruption?” patrons of the Nehruvian par- potentially than seemed until after Galwan. Imagine a Prime ensuring the wage gaps are not big? For instance, Tripura is a low-wage State while The prime ministership was adise were broken-hearted. now. It carried within the Minister turning up within Kerala is a labour-scarce State. How can a floor wage reconcile the two? Article the monopoly of the Congress, or Not finding anything to criti- DEMONETISATION potential of secession, not four days at Ladakh to visit our ex- Congressmen or pro- cise, they grabbed any mud to WAS A ‘BLUNDER’ only of Kashmir but also injured soldiers in hospital 43 says the State shall secure work for all workers while the Directive Principles Congressmen like Vajpayee, a fling at him. Demonetisation elsewhere. It was perpetuat- and addressed our troops. say the ideal is a higher than minimum wage. So, what defines a minimum wage mindset sustained from 1947 to was “a blunder” because it BECAUSE IT ed to keep aflame the Hindu What a difference that gesture in today’s India? Is it a wage that gives a worker two square meals a day? Or is it 2014, 77 long years. The destroyed the “informal” sec- DESTROYED THE Muslim divide. The country made. No other leader in a living wage that helps the worker and a family survive? Or should it be a liveable Nehruvian ethos had sufficient tor, by which they meant the was surprised to find no India has done anything of the time to take deep roots. The best black money sector. Even ‘INFORMAL’ SECTOR, great reaction to this bold like before. wage that confers minimum dignity of life and living? political talent went into that scholars on TV debates repeat- BY WHICH THEY step. Pakistan made some Another way of explain- party. Those not in the Congress edly said the informal sector MEANT THE BLACK noise but then kept quiet; ing this is that India was a half PIC too learnt their politics — even was “very valuable” to the lately its Foreign Minister sovereign State, whereby it TALK some BJP leaders — from the Indian economy. Their stand MONEY SECTOR. too stated on the floor of the was not effective and its writ Congress. This was the paradise came from estimates that 40 EVEN SCHOLARS National Assembly that did not run up to all its fron- of Nehruvianism in which many per cent of the economy was ON TV DEBATES Article 370 is India’s domes- tiers. This was so even politicians, journalists and hang- black. Next, the historic intro- tic matter. domestically in some ways. ers-on flourished. duction of the Goods and REPEATEDLY SAID Corruption has been sig- Whenever a central Minister Imagine the consternation of Services Tax — one country THE INFORMAL nificantly reduced at higher was alleged to be corrupt, the the Nehruvian world when a one sales tax — was abused. It SECTOR WAS ‘VERY levels. Among the Ministers, Prime Minister would wrig- man like Narendra Modi led the would earlier take a truck there have been no complaints. gle out of his responsibility Opposition. Out of contempt and seven days to deliver, but now VALUABLE’ TO Modi has himself set a sterling terming the accused to be a hatred, one Congressman called takes only three. The GST has INDIAN ECONOMY. example. And there has been coalition partner, not the him a chaiwala and then neech made it dangerous to evade THEIR STAND CAME little coercion. PM’s party. Narendra Modi (lowly). A few recognised him to even income tax. Modi’s adver- Black money has not dis- has taken India on the road be a tornado that could blow saries called the tax “badly FROM ESTIMATES appeared, but is much reduced. to strength and full sovereign- away their paradise. They were administered”, conveniently THAT 40 PER CENT With taxes low enough, pay- ty. Those who thrived in the proved right, as Modi’s first term forgetting that it was original- ment in white is gradually erstwhile paradise do not itself showed. But when 2019 ly their idea, possibly proposed OF THE ECONOMY becoming the habit. India is know what has hit them. approached, his enemies saw a in the hope that all States WAS BLACK becoming digital, as is the need (The writer is a well-known glimmer of hope. If Modi were wouldn’t accept it. But (late) in the modern world. Decades columnist and an author. The to obtain only about 200 Lok Finance Minister Arun Jaitley ago, Swedish scholar Gunnar views expressed are personal.) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SOUNDBITE Health workers plant saplings to mark the World Environment Day, in Bengaluru PTI OWN UP RESPONSIBILITY The Centre should Sir —The West Bengal defeat in the come forward and Assembly elections notwithstanding, Home A draconian amendment take the initiative as The free pen Minister Amit Shah has chosen to hide in the vaccination is the Lutyens’ world, though it might also be seen and opposed to the tenets of a democratic coun- only permanent The Government’s criticism is not a bad thing for as a face-saving exercise at the peak of the try like India. solution to the pandemic. pandemic. And when the second wave’s When dissenting voices in the system are curve is going down, Shah has surfaced being curbed, and ordinary citizens have to take Telangana's IT Minister scribes, as long as they stay on the right side of law refuge in the courts to get their voices heard, a — KT Rama Rao again to take credit, saying that India calibrated public discourse by the ex-espionage he Supreme Court has unequivocally said that journalists cannot be tried for sedi- under the leadership of Prime Minister officials will not only help the State to make pol- tion for criticising the Government. It has also said that an FIR can’t be filed against Narendra Modi successfully fought the bat- icy decisions but also to enlighten the citizens. As far as Gaza journalists of 10 years’ standing without a State committee recommending it. This tle against COVID-19 and managed to bring As many Government officials contribute concerned, we do T the number of cases down. in terms of writing articles, books or other jour- look for stability and would give a sigh of relief to journalists across the country. Of late, the Fourth Pillar of The Home Minister conveniently for- he recent amendments on May 31 to the nals in various publications, to deny the same prosperity for Democracy — the media — has been either bowing to the Government’s pressure, toe- got that people died for the lack of medical Central Services Pension Rules, 1972, or put restrictions on the retired officials will everybody. ing its line or avoiding to criticise it. Those who dare are often silenced with an FIR and oxygen, hospital beds, and even the dead Tputting a bar on all central officials in intel- serve as a major disincentive on creativity. Israeli Defence Minister the harassment that follows breaks them psychologically. While quashing the sedition weren’t given proper dignity in death; they ligence and security organisations from publish- These officials have devoted a major part of couldn’t be cremated properly. The ing anything related to their work or career with- their life in safeguarding India's security and — Benjamin Gantz case against veteran journalist Vinod Dua, the Supreme Government conveniently chose to handle out the consent from their organisation head is safety, shaped and determined national poli- Court Bench cited its own 1962 Kedar Nath Singh ver- the first lockdown in 2020, not it passed the yet another blow to the integrity and sanctity of cies at critical junctures; they must be allowed With the blessings of dict. The verdict said that criticising the Government responsibility on to the respective States. a healthy public discourse. If they fail to follow a better space in order to fully realise their our family, we have the new guidelines , their pension is liable to be potential. In contrast, in western democracies tied the knot (with Uri even “brutally” does not construe as a means of sedi- Now, the number of cases has fallen because withdrawn or withheld. the patients are turning well because of dili- the books and articles by ex-espionage and director Aditya Dhar) tion. Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (sedition) There are 25 organisations, including the IB, intelligence officials are a treasure trove of rich in an intimate gence from the hospital staff and their will R&AW, CBI, BSF and others, which fall within the national discourse. wedding ceremony is a relic of colonial rule. It targeted anybody who dared to survive, certainly not because of the ambit of the changed rules. The pension is given For a society to move forward, debates, dis- today. to challenge the British Government. The court also Centre that kept quiet when the darkest of for the services rendered by the Government ser- cussions, freedom of speech and expression are made it clear that the sedition law is applicable when hours was upon us. vants to the country. Linking it to post-retirement necessary pre-conditions that must be encour- Actor somebody tries to overthrow the Government by vio- If the Home Minister is now claiming conduct is to overlook the principles of moral- aged. Rather than creating a barrier, their expe- — Yami Gautam credit for the decline in the number of cases, ity and, at the same time, it is against the fun- rience, knowledge and expertise must be brought lent means. This, in effect, means that anybody is free he should also spell out who was responsi- damental right to free speech and expression of into the public domain. Fond memories (a to criticise the Government. The Government must tol- ble for the rising number of COVID citizens under Article 19 1(A) of the Constitution Vijay Singh Adhikari | Nainital scooter) of my early erate it. Free speech and the right to criticise the patients? career days when I Bidyut Kumar Chatterjee | Faridabad on this epidemic, there must be a time to initiated negotiations with the agitating got this scooter as Government are at the very foundation of democracy. look back fully to understand how such a farmers’ unions in order to try and pacify an acknowledgment It does not have to be too cynical about its criticism as all criticism shows it a LET’S DO IT TOGETHER disease emerged and spread its devastation them and accommodate their demands, of my talent. It was a mirror and helps correct its course. Many policies in the past have been shaped by Sir — This refers to the editorial “Stay so quickly across the country, and how all unfortunately, compromise has proved elu- great luxury as compared to criticism from the media and the people at large. The Prime Minister has lauded free- Together” (June 4). This pandemic is one those involved reacted to the crisis. The sive till now as the farmers would accept walking. of the most dangerous challenges that lessons learned will be essential to effective- nothing less than total repeal of the laws. dom of speech and expression on several occasions. But there still remain complaints India has faced. It is above all a human cri- ly address similar challenges, as they may For the ruling BJP, succumbing to the against oppression from the journalistic fraternity. The working space for journalists India T20 captain sis with severe health and socio-economic arise in the future. But now is not that time. pressure of the protesters and rolling back — Mohammad Azharuddin has been shrinking, and shrinking fast. The Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) consequences. Now is the time for unity, for the national the laws would mean that any significant prepared a report during the national lockdown from March 25 to May 31, 2020. The India, with thousands of its medical community to work together in solidarity step towards positive agricultural reforms to stop this virus and its shattering conse- in the country might become politically dif- When you look at staff, is on the frontlines, supporting mem- the recent greats, it report said that at least 55 journalists faced arrest, registration of FIRs, show cause ber States and their societies, especially the quences. ficult. But, at the same time, if the reforms notices, physical assaults and threats for reportage on COVID-19 and expressing their is hard to look past most vulnerable among them, with guid- Bhagwan Thadani | Mumbai are not possible now, they would never be Virat Kohli. What an opinions. That does not make Indian democracy proud by any chance. In September, ance, training, equipment and concrete life- possible in future. But, with no option avail- THE CENTRE, FARMERS SHOULD TALK incredible record he Kishorechandra Wangkhem, an Imphal-based journalist, was jailed under the NSA saving services as they combat the virus. able, the Centre must shed its ego. has got. He is only They must be supported, as it is absolutely Sir —The nation has been witnessing Ranganathan Sivakumar | Chennai getting better with age. (for sedition) for talking against the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister. Finally, in critical to the India's efforts to win the war farmers’ protests against the three con- April 2019, the Manipur High Court quashed the charges and set him free. At least against COVID-19. tentious farm laws passed by the Centre in Send your feedback to: Former Australia speedster the judiciary is doing its bit to safeguard the freedom of speech. Once we have finally turned the page September last year. Though the Centre has [email protected] — Brett Lee HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | JUNE 5, 2021 07 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ FIRSTCOLUMN OUR ENVIRONMENT: Building a world that BUILD BACK BETTER MONIKA S GARG PRERNA GARG The political-industrial complex is is COVID capable more to blame than any other group Practices that are now seen as routine were brought about through our drastic behaviour change in the past to curb the spread of infection and even the plague e need to start buildingour COVID CHOWDHURY capable world. The pervasive fear of a SANDIP third wave exists as the second wave he world's ice is melting faster than scientific forecasts, wanes. We have been here before; a merenineW months have passed since the last forests are burning everywhere from tropics to arctics, oceans are converted into dump yards, animal popula- 'unlock' that ushered in the calamitous second wave. T Isthere a way to resume normalcy without unleash- tion are in a free fall, micro plastics are now in our air, water, ing the horror of a third wave? food and foetus and environmental activists are being mur- It is now apparent that the coronavirus is here dered all around the world. But come Saturday-June 5, 2021- to stay. There is no miracle drug in thepipeline. the whole world will come together to 'celebrate' environment Vaccination programs will take some time toface day just like last year and the year before and since 1974. It up to the twin challenges of a rapidly mutating virus has been close to half a century of promises, pledges, laws, and a large, susceptiblepopulation. Humanity, meanwhile, will have to get by. policies, environmental safeguards and fads that come and gone Humankind has shown a remarkable tenden- but the fact of the matter is we as a human race have very lit- cy to survive despite adversity. Having neverbeen tle to show for. The collective effort and urgency to deal with the strongest, the fastest, or the most immune, mankind has managed to win bysimply being the most adaptable. There is no innate resistance to the hardships of nature,just rapid adjustments through social, behavioural, and scientific engineering. This is readily seen in our response to past epi- METRO AND demics. The bubonic plague, which causedthree PUBLIC deadly pandemics, was controlled through improve- occupational - is required to make increasedcost of travel. International lately. They can bediscouraged but ments in housing, sanitation, andhygiene. The dis- TRANSPORT our society capable offunctioning travel will be limited till vaccination not abolished. Limited entry and ease was eliminated by rat-proofing homes, filling HAVE TO BE with the threat of the Covid infection. rates increase. social distancing will beinstrumen- up holes in housesand adopting better food stor- RESTARTED, Universal face masking, social Office work will change forever, tal in improving safety on these occa- age techniques. Drainage andsanitation were ALBEIT IN A distancing, and regular hand wash- as work from home becomes more sions. Wisdom to avoid such events planetary level problems such as climate change and biodi- improved. City-wide quarantines were strictly ing have alreadybecome the norm. and more acceptable. Intelligent inplaces with active spread, and to enforced. Recordsof vinegar used as sanitizer LIMITED However, to err is human, and so, automation and bots that targetre- postpone in the setting of subsequent versity loss is still missing and the few steps that we see at range back to the 17th century. CAPACITY. these precautions are forgotten duction in mechanical effort will be waves, will haveto be exercised by our national and global levels are half-hearted, incapable of ush- A similar adaptation was seen in our response whenmeeting our loved ones. To put to use in reducing non-vital religious gurus and enforced by our ering transformation to fundamentally change the way we pro- to HIV. Practices that are now seen asroutine were MANDATORY ensure Covid - safety, meeting habits human contact.Work from home, regulatory authorities.Promoting duce food, do business, generate power, manage waste and brought about through drastic behaviour change to MASKING, USE OF need to change. Largeparties held in however, will bring to the fore new Covid-appropriate behaviour by treat other life forms. It is an open secret that the political-indus- curb the spread of theinfection. Universal testing FACE SHIELDS closed rooms should give way to societal challenges. Employers will- spiritual guides and local political of blood products in blood banks was started. Single- smaller gatherings under the have to become more sensitive to the leaders maygo a long way in making trial complex has a larger role in undermining environmental AND HAND integrity than any other special group. Unfortunately, the same useneedles and syringes were brought into use. starlight.Gatherings at the garden pressures people face at home. This religious centers Covid-safe. Universal precautions were introduced inhospitals gazebo are back, family picnics are will necessitate more flexibility in Rural-urban migration is a real- groups are slowly hijacking the new global narrative of trans- SANITISATION to protect healthcare workers. Safe sex practices were MAY PROTECT in, and we bid a sad farewellto kit- terms of timings and productivity ity and an economic necessity. The formation and building back better. It is true that we can't solve encouraged. Despite thepervading stigma, testing ties at the club. measures. pandemic hasdeepened social climate change without governments and corporates taking the in all expectant mothers was introduced to prevent COMMUTERS. In large societies and apartment Stereotyped gender roles will also inequalities and worsened living lead but there is too little being done to be encouraged. mother-tochildtransmission. Awareness campaigns RAILWAYS AND buildings, elevators, staircases, and be challenged as both husband and conditions for the economically For instance, fossil fuel. Its days are numbered and it will that explained how to break the chain oftransmis- parking lots areinfection hubs. This wife pitch in fordomestic chores, weakersections. State-led interven- sion were instrumental in slowing the spread of AIRLINES WILL needs to be reinforced with large childcare, and the family's financial tions providing safe and decongest- give way to renewables eventually. However, a mere techno- HAVE TO DEVELOP logical change should not be celebrated as a win. The trans- HIV/AIDS. Four decades after signs reminding people to wear- stability. ed housing facilities forrural labor in the discovery of this virus, we are in the process SOPHISTICATED masks in these potentially infectious Education pedagogy is set to cities and slums will be vital in reviv- formations should bring about structural and systemic of developing effective drugs to controland maybe sites. With time, these areas can be undergo a paradigm shift. Online ing developmental activities. change as the intergovernmental bodies (IPCC, IPBES) of UN one day 'cure' HIV. Meanwhile, society has learned TECHNIQUES made betterventilated to reduce viral teaching and digitallibraries will Elections are the backbone of our have been demanding for years. Notice how quickly the fos- how to exist with thedisease. FOR AIR load. Similar caution needs to be invite more flexibility in higher edu- democracy. They cannot and should sil industry tried to hijack the build back better narrative by push- Combating the COVID-19 pandemic will MANAGEMENT exercised in commercialcomplexes cation - students can pick their not be dispensedwith. However, ing a gas-based (another form of fossil-fuel) recovery on the require equal grit and commitment to behaviour- and malls. Regulated entry of cus- owncourses, teachers, and timings. they can be re-invented using the lat- government agenda. change. This is already apparent in healthcare set- tomers and 'sanitation gaps'every few Field experience and laboratory- est technology. Allotting time slots- Even the renewable energy revolution, supposedly about tings, where all patients are being testedfor Covid- hours may reduce overcrowding. based learning will occuron campus, for EVM voting and increasing the 19 at admission. Healthcare workers are wearing Our shopping habits will have while assignments can be evaluated number of polling centers can be energy independence, decentralisation, local employment, and masks and level 2 PPE innon-COVID wards as well. tochange. The local 'kirane wale online. Learning management sys- done immediately. In the future, peo- energy access to the underserved, is very much a corporate UV air purifiers and HEPA filters are being bhaiya' is set to have a meteoric rise temsand webcams will pave the way ple can vote through their Aadhaar affair now. There are cases where large solar parks have demon- installed, andventilation in wards is being improved. in importance ascommuting for online examinations. Blended linked devices after identityverifica- strated all the hallmarks of a typical mining or thermal power Even in non-Covid wards, attempts are beingmade becomes limited due to infection online and offlinelearning will pro- tion at polling booths. Counting of plant establishment in tribal areas-forceful and illegal land grab to keep beds at safe distances from each other, with risks.Tele-marketing has shown the vide an avenue for the much-need- votes can be done electronically of fertile lands, bypassing land rights of local communities, the assumption that any ofthese 'test-negative' Monika is a 1989 batch way for tele-banking, tele-consulting, ed revamp of our education system. with remotesupervision through impacting livelihood, police brutality, and corruption, among patients may turn out to be Covid positive any day. IAS officer in UP. and tele-OPDs. Traditional amusements likerac- CCTV cameras. At the same time, Droplet and Prerna is a Resident, Metro and public transport have ing, skipping, Kho- Kho, and 'pithu political parties need to commit tothe other things. Greenwashing is not limited to the energy sec- aerosol precautions are being reinforced time (Medicine), involved to be restarted, albeit in a limited garam' will be revived with strict safety of their voters and use differ- tor and has a strong presence in the land-use sector too. and again, and online awareness coursesare being in COVID manage- capacity. Mandatorymasking, use of attention torespiratory hygiene (reg- ent means of conversing with voters. It is sad that many well-meaning environmental NGOs are administered. ment at AIIMS, Delhi. face shields, and hand sanitization ular hand washing, sneezing in the Social mediacampaigning is already unable to think beyond the market approach that shows our Similar changes are required in the communi- The views expressed may protect commuters. Railways elbow and covering your facewhile in vogue. Political rallies need to be mental capitulation to capitalism, which is a reason why there ty because, after all, Covid patients do notjust exist are personal. and airlines will have todevelop coughing). re-envisioned with deeperengage- is an environmental crisis in the first place. Nicholas Stern, author in hospitals. They come from the community. A sophisticated techniques for air man- Religious festivals and fairs have ment in smaller groups while dis- strong response on all fronts -domestic, social, and agement, which will result in an been a subject of much controversy couraging super-spreader events. of The Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change 2006, famously said climate change is a result of the greatest mar- ket failure that the world has seen and yet the global narrative POINTCOUNTERPOINT is still dominated by market forces. The problem is not that there isn't enough public money to finance restoration initiatives. The problem is that there isn't enough DELHIITES HAVE LOST FAITH IN THE KEJRIWAL IT HAS BECOME A CLASSIC TRADEMARK political will to finance environment. Any proposition of radical GOVERNMENT AS, WHEN THE PANDEMIC WAS AT ITS OF THE BJP TO REDIRECT ANY BLAME TO change threatens this position and hence the invention of envi- PEAK, THE CITY’S HEALTH SYSTEM HAD COLLPASED. DELHI CHIEF MINISTER (ARVIND) KEJRIWAL. ronmental fads like carbon offsets, REDD+ and net-zero. — DELHI BJP PRESIDENT — DELHI’S DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER (The author is with Oxfam India based out of Jharkhand ADESH GUPTA MANISH SISODIA and is the project officer for climate justice. The views expressed are personal.) Working towards blended learning in India A cost-effective learning process in a time-bound manner is the essence of Digital India initiative in higher education ith the emergence of taught in online mode and rest become digital literate, to orga- student with knowledge and working on online tools, they edge through digitized course new technologies 60 per cent Offline, is a wel- nize webinars, to get accus- skills compared to either modes can collaborate and communi- contents. Wevery year, our per- come step as this will be more tomed with digital learning of face-to-face or online learn- cate amongst themselves in a In a nutshell, blended ception of the world around us effective in increasing learning platforms and to realize the ing. Teachers and students much better way. Students learning will help learners to has changed. Digital technolog- skills of students and providing power of digital devices for remain more engaged with become more responsible and learn at their own pace and ical interventions have trans- them greater access to quality imparting online education. each other; students get more attentive in online learning, as also inculcate the spirit of col- formed traditional face-to-face RAMA SHANKER DUBEY education. Online learning ensures greater opportunity to interact with the they have to meet the deadlines laboration enabling partici- classroom teaching and learn- Learning is a dynamic participation of teachers and teachers to get deeper knowl- for timely completion of vari- pants to work together and ing ambience. The growth of process that changes with time, students in the overall process edge. ous assignments online. This engage in discussion. The urge ICT infrastructure, tools and keeping pace with technologi- of learning. In blended mode teachers generates confidence and for learning will drive the par- devices like reliable internet cal developments. India has Blended learning involves a get more time for personal autonomy in the students. ticipant towards scientific connectivity, mobile phones, been the center of learning for combination of classroom interaction with students as The policy document on accomplishment of their syl- laptops have made possible many thousands of years and in teaching and online learning. It online delivery of learning education, NEP-2020, has also labus and enable them to cre- online delivery of high-quality ancient India in 'gurukul' for- is now possible to craft student- dent-centered and where the materials saves face-to-face stressed the need for the exten- ate new knowledge. As such learning material anywhere, mat, oral teaching and memo- centric quality teaching mate- teacher becomes the facilitator classroom teaching hours, sive use of technology in teach- blended learning is a journey anytime, at any location, in any rizing texts followed by medi- rials involving modern multi- rather than knowledge provider. which can be utilized for learn- ing to enhance learning in stu- towards 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' language. Online education tation were foundations of media tools. Electronic lec- With blended learning a er-centric activities, better inter- dents, to achieve the target of through a collaborative offers the potential of unre- teaching-and-learning process. tures, unlike face-to-face teach- teacher can accurately assess the action and mentoring. The mix 100 per cent literacy and approach between learners stricted access to quality educa- With the passage of time ing, can be perpetually accessed knowledge a student has gained of teaching approaches helps address societal challenges. The and teachers. Such learning tion. schools, colleges and present- by learners and that helps in and can provide him e-materi- more students to grasp subjects policy envisages developing also enables students to pro- The concept note rolled out day universities were estab- better understanding and mem- als to explain concepts more easily. This will reduce stress on digital infrastructure and to mote ownership of learning. A by the University Grants The author is the Vice lished where education is pro- orization of concepts. With efficiently. Attractive e-lessons slow learners who may find empower teachers to create cost-effective learning process Commission on May 20, 2021 Chancellor of Central vided conventionally in chalk- skilful use of ICT, content- can create greater interest in face-to-face classroom teaching quality e-learning materials. in a time bound manner is the University of Gujarat, rich, interactive lessons can be learners. Blended learning more challenging. Fast learners Importantly, blended learning need of the hour and blended to introduce blended mode of Gandhinagar. The views talk face-to-face interaction teaching and learning in univer- expressed are personal. mode. developed that excite learners mode opens the possibility of a will get more satisfaction due to will help to pursue the objec- learning stands out as the flag sities and colleges, where up to The Covid-19 pandemic and transform the learning greater teacher-student interac- content-rich e-materials. tives of NEP-2020 in interna- bearer of Digital India initia- 40 per cent of any course can be has given us the opportunity to environment, making it stu- tion, better empowering the When students get used to tionalising indigenous knowl- tive in higher education. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | JUNE 5, 2021 Money 08 Das: Banks, RBI’s liquidity crucial RBI keeps interest rates unchanged, NBFCs need for recovery: Experts to augment PNS n announces measures to aid economy NEW DELHI their capital The measures announced by PNS n MUMBAI nationwide lockdown, the institutions in the April policy. PNS n MUMBAI RBI to maintain liquidity and impact of the second wave on In order to provide further support economic growth The Reserve Bank of India economic activity is expected relief to the businesses hit by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) through lower interest rates (RBI) on Friday left key inter- to be relatively contained with COVID 2.0, the newly Governor Shaktikanta Das will be crucial for recovery est rates unchanged at record restrictions on mobility being announced restructuring win- on Friday said banks and from the second wave of the lows and announced new mea- regionalised and nuanced. dow has been extended for all non-banking financial com- COVID-19 pandemic, experts sures to support the economy He said retail inflation is entities with outstanding cred- panies (NBFCs) need to said on Friday. after the nascent recovery was seen at 5.1 per cent in 2021-22, it of Rs 50 crore, up from Rs 25 strengthen their capital posi- The RBI in its monetary "With the continuing over- pummelled by the devastating with upside risks from higher crore. Das said India's foreign tion as there could be stress policy on Friday kept interest hang of bad debt clogging the second wave of COVID-19 commodity prices and re- exchange reserves have by all due to the second wave of rates unchanged at record transmission channels of mon- infections. emergence of higher supply indications crossed USD 600 COVID-19. lows and committed to main- etary policy, fiscal policy It brought down its forecast constraints amidst the current billion, a huge buffer that will Das also said he was taining an accommodative remains by far the most potent for economic growth by 100 phase of lockdowns. help the economy from global confident that the non- policy stance to support game in town for getting the basis points to a 9.5 per cent in the second half of 2021, and In April, RBI committed to Other announcements spillovers and volatile external performing loans of banks growth. It, however, slashed its economy back on track," Sheel real GDP growth in the current to nurture the recovery after it buying Rs 1 lakh crore worth include a separate liquidity flows. will be within the projec- growth projection for current added. Amit Goyal, CEO, fiscal year ending March 31, has taken root," Das said. of government bonds from window of Rs 15,000 crore "At this point of time the tions made in its Financial fiscal year to 9.5 per cent India Sotheby's International 2022, while the inflation fore- It decided to retain an the market between April and being opened till March 31, MPC has very consciously Stability Report (FSR) in from 10.5 per cent earlier. It Realty said for the housing cast was bumped up by 10 bps accommodative policy stance May under G-SAP 1.0. Under 2022, with tenors of up to 3 taken the decision to focus on January this year. pegged retail inflation at 5.1 market, it is a big positive that to 5.1 per cent. "as long as necessary to revive G-SAP 1.0, RBI will purchase years at the repo rate, under growth," he said. He, however, added that per cent in 2021-22, with the repo rate has been kept The six-member monetary and sustain growth on a government securities worth which banks can provide fresh RBI had slashed the repo in response to the RBI's call upside risks from higher com- unchanged despite the fact policy committee (MPC) head- durable basis and continue to Rs 40,000 crore on June 17. lending support to COVID-hit rate by a total of 115 basis and based on their own modity prices and re-emer- that the retail inflation has ed by Governor Shaktikanta mitigate the impact of COVID- The move is aimed at sup- sectors such as hotels, restau- points (bps) since March 2020, assessment, private and gence of higher supply con- remained elevated. "From a Das voted unanimously for 19 on the economy," signaling porting the government's bor- rants and tourism. to soften the blow from the public sector banks raised straints amidst the current home buyer point of view, keeping repo rate - RBI's key there is still room to cut rates rowing plan at comfortable Further, an additional Rs pandemic. Commenting on capital from the market phase of lockdowns. this effectively means that the lending rate - unchanged at 4 further. interest rates. 16,000 crore funding has been the announcements, Moody's throughout last year and so ICRIER RBI Chair Professor interest rates on loans will per cent, and the reverse repo RBI expanded its version of The speed, scale and sever- earmarked for Small Industries Analytics said new coronavirus their overall capital posi- in Macroeconomics Alok Sheel continue to remain at a historic rate - the borrowing rate - at quantitative easing to keep ity of the second wave of Development Bank of India infections are on a declining tion is at a very stable level said as expected, the MPC of low. We believe RBI's goal to 3.35 per cent. borrowing costs anchored. It COVID-19 has impacted the (SIDBI) for lending to Micro, trend, but with restrictions currently. "They are all hit- RBI decided to keep policy maintain the liquidity and "The MPC was of the view will buy an additional Rs 1.2 economic recovery. But Das Small & Medium Enterprises likely to be eased only gradu- ting our regulatory require- rates on hold, while stating its support economic growth in that at this juncture policy lakh crore of bonds under the said unlike the first wave of (MSMEs), directly or indirect- ally, the sharp slowdown in ments. Some of them are intention to continue injecting the country through lower support from all sides is Government Securities COVID-19 infections which ly over and above the quantum domestic demand is set to even much higher," Das more liquidity in financial interest rates will be crucial for required to gain the momen- Acquisition Programme (G- brought the economy to an of Rs 50,000 crore that was set weaken the revival beyond the said. markets, including buying gov- recovery from the second wave tum of growth that was evident SAP) 2.0 in the second quarter. abrupt standstill under a aside for government financial June quarter. ernment debt. of the pandemic," Goyal added. MONEY MATTERS Low home loan interest rate Exporters welcome regime to continue: Realtors RBI announcements PNS n NEW DELHI rates unchanged, which will tor. he Tirupur benefit home loan borrowers. Anshuman Magazine, Exporters' Hailing the RBI's decision to "While it reflects a response Chairman and Chief Executive TAssociation keep policy rates unchanged, the to the COVID-19 pandemic Officer, India, South-East Asia, on Friday real estate industry on Friday challenges, it is an advantage for Middle East and Africa, CBRE, welcomed the said the low-interest regime on home loan borrowers, with the said the RBI's accommodative Hospitality and enhancement of home loans will continue, aid- floating retail loan rates contin- stance will help sustain home- the exposure India Inc looks forward ing revival in housing demand uing to be at the lowest level buyer sentiments which were tourism sector thresholds limit that has been hit badly during over the past two decades,” he strengthening pre-second wave. under the the last two months due to a sec- said. Sanjay Dutt, Managing "With the repo rate and welcomes RBI Resolution to repo rate cut in future ond wave of the COVID pan- Director and Chief Executive reverse repo rate being main- Framework 2.0 announced by the RBI, from Rs 25 Crore to Rs 50 PNS n NEW DELHI Industry, said the RBI has demic. The industry demand- Officer, Tata Realty and tained at a status quo, banks and Crore for MSMEs and others. TEA President Raja M Shanmugham, maintained an accommoda- ed more steps to boost liquidi- Infrastructure termed the pol- NBFCs will continue to render announcement in a release, also welcomed the measure to include the flow of credit India Inc on Friday said it is tive stance as long as necessary ty. "RBI continues to maintain icy as good news. loans at reduced rates to home- PNS n NEW DELHI Rs 15,000 Crore to the SIDBI to further support to MSMEs, which looking forward to a repo to revive and sustain growth an accommodative stance as it To revive the property mar- buyers, thus supporting demand will be beneficial to Tirupur units. He also lauded the decision to rate cut in future as cost of on a durable basis and to mit- is crucial to mitigate the impact ket, he demanded industry sta- in the realty sector," he added. The hospitality and tourism extend a special liquidity facility of Rs 16,000 Crore to SIDBI for on funds has to come down in igate impact of COVID-19, of COVID pandemic," CREDAI tus for real estate, input sector on Friday welcomed the lending/refinancing through novel models and structures and coming times, and expects apart from an aim to keep President Harsh Vardhan credit, allowing FDI in decision of the Reserve Bank unchanged repo rate at four per cent. Shanmugham thanked RBI continuation of accommoda- inflation within the target. Patodia said. RTMI, a single-wind- of India (RBI) to open a sepa- Governor Shaktikanta Das for the financial measure by enlarging the tive policy stance by the "We look forward to possi- "Modifying the ECLGS ow clearance rate liquidity window of Rs coverage and support the MSMEs to get revived and witness growth Reserve Bank of India (RBI). ble repo rate cut in future as scheme and clear instructions to mechanism 15,000 crore for contact-inten- strategy. The RBI decided to leave cost of funds has to come banks and other financial insti- at the sive sectors like hotels and the benchmark interest rate down in coming times. tutions on sanctioning funds to State restaurants, tourism and avia- unchanged at 4 per cent but "We expect continuation of labour intensive sectors like level tion ancillary services, hit hard maintained an accommoda- an accommodative policy Real Estate is the need of the and by the pandemic. No change in RBI's view on tive stance, as the economy stance as depressed demand hour," he added. Naredco lower "This is the first significant faces the brunt of the second has to be rejuvenated with President Niranjan GST on sign indicating that the govern- cryptocurrencies, says Das COVID-19 wave. Sanjay enhanced liquidity for busi- Hiranandani, National raw materials for ment has taken note of the BI Governor Shaktikanta Aggarwal, president of PHD nesses and people," Aggarwal President, NAREDCO said the the sustainable long- severe effect that the pandem- Das on Friday made it Chamber of Commerce and said. RBI has kept the benchmark term growth of the sec- ic has had on the hospitality Rclear that the central industry and the huge eco- bank's view on nomic impact it will have on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin the sector as well as the nation," remains unchanged and it RBI Guv says NACH to be available on all days from Aug 1 FHRAI Vice President continues to have "major Gurbaxish Singh Kohli said. concerns" on the volatile instruments. "There is no change in RBI's global trade PNS n MUMBAI electricity, gas, telephone, week effective from August 1, Infusing liquidity will pro- position (on cryptocurrencies). Our circular clarifies the position water, periodic instalments 2021,” RBI Governor vide the much-needed support very well," Das told reporters in the customary post-policy press rebounding Reserve Bank of India (RBI) towards loans, investments in Shaktikanta Das said while to cash-strapped hospitality conference, when asked if there has been a change in its view. The Friday said National mutual funds and insurance announcing the bi-monthly businesses without which the RBI had first come out with a circular on the issue in 2018, PNS n MUMBAI Automated Clearing House premium. monetary policy review. industry couldn't have sur- cautioning people about investing in cryptocurrencies, which do not (NACH) will be available on “In order to further NACH has emerged as a vived, he added. However, have any sovereign character. It had barred entities regulated by it Reserve Bank Governor all days of the week, effective enhance customer conve- popular and prominent mode Federation of Hotel & Resta- from dealing in such instruments. However, the Supreme Court in Shaktikanta Das on Friday August 1, 2021. nience, and to leverage the of direct benefit transfer urant Associations of India is of early 2020 struck down the circular. Das said a revised notification pitched for enhanced policy NACH, a bulk payment sys- 24x7 availability of real-time (DBT) to a large number of the view that the tenure tenure to financial institutions on Monday was necessitated because some support for the exports sector, tem operated by the National gross settlement (RTGS), beneficiaries. This has helped should be for at least 5 years as banks were still referring to the old circular set aside by the apex given a rebound in global Payments Corporation of NACH which is currently transfer of government subsi- a duration of 3 years is just not court and this was an attempt to set the record straight. trade. The external demand is India (NPCI) facilitates one- est, salary and pension. available on bank working dies during the present sufficient to recover from the strengthening and the global to-many credit transfers such It also facilitates collection days, is proposed to be made COVID-19 in a timely and turbulence that the industry is demand conditions are set to as payment of dividend, inter- of payments pertaining to available on all days of the transparent manner, RBI said. going through, Kohli said. improve further on fiscal stim- ulus packages and fast progress of vaccination in advanced Rupee settles 8 paise economies, Das said while announcing the Monetary RBI to soon clarify on new Policy Committee's (MPC) lower at 72.9 against $ decision to go for status quo in rates. "The need of the hour is auditor appointment norms PNS n MUMBAI the greenback and witnessed for enhanced and targeted an intra-day high of 72.95 and policy support for exports. It PNS n MUMBAI observers have welcomed the those clarifications, the cen- The rupee fell 8 paise to close a low of 73.13. is opportune now to give fur- same saying the new circular tral bank hinted that they are at 72.99 (provisional) against It finally ended at 72.99, reg- ther policy push by focusing Amidst the rising criticism of issued on April 26 will go a just clarifications. the US dollar on Friday, with istering a fall of 8 paise over its on quality and scalability," he its recent circular on appoint- long way in levelling the field "But the larger objectives of forex market participants previous closing. On said. According to him, the ing auditors by large financial for all by curtailing the brute these regulations are to put in weighing RBI policy measures Thursday, the rupee had set- conducive external conditions institutions, the Reserve Bank dominance of the handful place ownership-neutral reg- Sensex drops 132 points aimed at mitigating the Covid tled at 72.91 against the US are forming for a durable on Friday said it will shortly few. ulations, ensuring the inde- impact on the economy. dollar. recovery beyond pre-pandem- issue a set of clarifications that "We have received repre- pendence of auditors, avoid- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) RBI Governor Shaktikanta ic levels. various stakeholders have sentations from various stake- ing conflict of interests and on Friday decided to leave Das said the Monetary Policy It can be noted that Indian sought. holders seeking clarifications, improving the quality of after RBI policy outcome benchmark interest rate Committee (MPC) voted exports fell by 7.2 per cent in While industry body CII which are being examined audit. PNS n MUMBAI "A moderate increase in unchanged at 4 per cent but unanimously for keeping value terms in FY21, as the has been very vocal against and shortly we will come out "One should also see these inflation forecast by the RBI in maintained an accommoda- interest rate unchanged and world wrestled with the the new norms that mandate with those clarifications," RBI measures as part of the RBI's Equity benchmark Sensex its policy meeting outcome led tive stance amid the second decided to continue with its COVID pandemic which had joint audit and also cap the Deputy Governor MK Jain efforts to strengthen the func- declined 132 points on Friday, G-sec yields increasing by 3 COVID wave. accommodative stance as long a severe impact to consump- tenure at three years among told reporters at the custom- tions of the entities under its led by profit-booking in bank- bps, which resulted in profit- At the interbank forex mar- as necessary to support growth tion because of the lockdowns many other restrictions on ary post-policy presser. regulations," Jain said, imply- ing stocks after the Reserve booking in banks," he noted. ket, the local unit opened on and keep inflation within the and consequently to global large players, domestic audi- Without disclosing what ing there is not rethink of the Bank of India's monetary pol- The Reserve Bank a weak note at 73.00 against target. trade. tors and independent are the key concerns raised in restrictions announced. icy announcements. of India (RBI) on Friday left The 30-share BSE index the key interest rates ended 132.38 points or 0.25 unchanged at record lows as it per cent lower at 52,100.05, reiterated its commitment to while the broader NSE Nifty keep its monetary policy Asian shares slip, dragged lower by Wall Street tech fall slipped 20.10 points or 0.13 accommodative to help the per cent to 15,670.25. economy recover from the n TOKYO is gaining momentum after Mapa, senior economists at 13,614.51. The Russell 2000 Nestle India was the top lag- world's worst outbreak of the pandemic, investors are ING, said in a report. index of smaller companies gard in the Sensex pack, shed- COVID-19 infections. Asian shares mostly slipped keeping a close eye on signs of "More importantly, investors gave up 0.8 per cent to 2,279.25. ding around 2 per cent, fol- It also lowered its forecast Friday, dragged lower by a inflation, which especially will await the US non-farm Microsoft fell 0.6 per cent lowed by SBI, HDFC Bank, for the country's economic decline in technology stocks on hurts the tech sector. The payrolls report out later and Apple lost 1.2 per cent. Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, growth to 9.5 per cent for the Wall Street. benchmark S&P 500 tonight." On Thursday, tech- Retailers, hotel operators Reliance Industries, HUL and current financial year ending Benchmarks fell in Tokyo, index dropped 0.4 per cent on nology companies, whose and a variety of other compa- Dr Reddy's. March 31, 2022, from the pre- Seoul, Shanghai and Hong Thursday and is on track for a pricey valuations make them nies that rely on direct con- On the other hand, Bajaj vious estimate of 10.5 per Kong but rose in Sydney. 0.3 per cent weekly loss. more sensitive to inflation sumer spending also posted Finserv, ONGC, L&T, Bajaj cent."MPC meeting outcome Traders are awaiting the US Japan's benchmark Nikkei fears, were the biggest weight some of the biggest declines, as Finance and HDFC were today was mostly in-line with government's latest monthly 225 slipped 0.4 per cent to on the market. did communications compa- among the gainers. expectations as RBI, in addi- jobs report, expected later 28,937.79. South Korea's Kospi The S&P 500 fell 15.27 nies. Etsy slid 5.4 per cent, Tesla According to Binod Modi, tion to maintaining status quo Friday. Unemployment data lost 0.3 per cent to 3,238.40, points to 4,192.85. The Dow dropped 5.3 per cent, Wynn Head - Strategy at Reliance about policy rates, focused announced Thursday was while Australia's S&P/ASX Jones Industrial Average Resorts fell 4.1 per cent and Securities, benchmarks cor- upon ensuring sufficient liq- encouraging. 200 rose 0.5 per cent to 28,873.65 and the Shanghai “Asian markets will likely be dropped 0.1 per cent to Facebook lost 0.9 per cent. rected marginally led by con- uidity in the system and sup- But while an improved jobs 7,295.40. Hong Kong's Hang Composite edged 0.1 per cent in a holding pattern on Friday,” 34,577.04. The tech-heavy Banks and health care compa- traction in financials, especial- ported MSMEs and corporate market suggests the economy Seng fell 0.3 per cent to lower, to 3,581.55. Prakash Sakpal and Nicholas Nasdaq lost 1 per cent to nies rose. ly in banks. hit in second wave. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Saturday June 5, 2021

It's Pride Month and The Pioneer's SHIKHA DUGGAL talks to the founder of the city's first-ever LGBT+ foundation about how Hyderabad has been faring since the historic LGBT+ gaining judgment by the Supreme Court in decriminalising ACCEPTANCE IN HYDERABAD consensual abiding citizens — they have quirky element of this every right to the same privi- pageant was its emphasis on same-sex leges! inclusivity! With more credence to “Our beauty pageant is dis- relations in express themselves, growing tinctive! We had the urge to connections presently! mere individuals who have personally in the city, and break social barriers. This However, when I think of our their own sexual preferences! 2018. trying to own their relation- pageant challenges social beautiful city, a lot has If a man and a woman have ships without the fear of dis- norms by providing an inclu- changed for the better. It has the right to live in this society he month of June crimination and harassment, sive platform for everyone, turned into a city of accep- with utmost dignity, so can is celebrated as as compared to initial times, irrespective of their sexual tance, locals know who we they. It's not what religion Pride Month to LGBT+ activist from orientation. That is why we are and they hardly are preju- allows, it's how humanity per- celebrate the Hyderabad embarked on a have titles namely ‘Transface diced. They are aware of all mits you to behave! T LGBT+ communi- journey of initiating the city’s Mobbera’, ‘Unicorn Mobbera’ the terminologies of the It’s no more a western phe- ty, the queer com- first-ever LGBT+ foundation which is gender-fluid, in tion and alleviate their mental opened up about their sexual- trans people’s means of liveli- queer community, it’s their nomenon — the status of the munity’s history of struggle called ‘Mobbera Foundation’. addition to the traditional health conditions. Even ity to a small number of hood. Secondly, the founda- choice whether they accept us LGBT+ community is a good and resilience for acceptance Ensuring that no member titles such as Miss and though the community has trusted family members or tion is receiving several dis- or not, but I haven’t witnessed test for the status of human and equal rights! The decrim- from the community is Mister,” shares Sandi Kushary found some respite from friends online and there are tress calls in relation to men- an incident wherein they try rights in society, precisely inalisation of consensual exploited, he’s on a more pro- of Mobbera Foundation. being targeted, post the 2018 LGBT+ Helplines that are tal health disturbances — to treat us differently. The city because it is such a vulnerable same-sex relations in 2018 gressive journey to change We must address the judgment, crimes and harass- increasingly being contacted being in isolation has con- is trying to accommodate us minority whose rights were was widely welcomed by the mindsets of locals inter- homelessness, bullying, vio- ment against trans folks con- by victims of cyber-bullying tributed to feelings of anxiety in a graceful manner, there often undermined, but with most sections of society, espe- nally. In order to inculcate lence, workplace discrimina- tinue even under the present — in a way, social media use and loneliness. Covid has are employment opportuni- their progress, one can be cially the youth who called it even more alacrity amid these tion, etc., that continues to laws! Why? Sandipan certain- tends to be higher amongst exacerbated stress within the ties, although we still have a sure that the rights of other a victory of love. Why not? unprecedented times, the happen. One might wonder, ly believes that social media LGBT+ people than the gen- rainbow community as well. long way to go,” he adds. minorities and critical mem- The LGBT+community too city-based NGO recently held what one must do to be sup- becomes a perspective for eral population. “Covid- The foundation is working on Belonging to this commu- bers of civil society will soon consists of taxpaying, law- an online beauty pageant. A portive of the queer popula- many! Numerous members induced lockdown dried up strengthening the community nity is not a crime, they are see change.

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You keep the gut healthy? source of Omega-3; flax and with Dr cannot boost your immunity Rice and a lentil (this Depression, a recurrent chia seeds, and walnuts con- overnight and anybody who combination completes the symptom in Covid-19 tain high amounts. tells you otherwise is pulling amino acid profile and patients, can be alleviated Eat the rainbow: Another Vishakha the wool over your eyes. makes it a good quality pro- with a good healthy gut — beneficial change that can Like most good things, tein) or any carbohydrate where 90 per cent of sero- help strengthen the gut is to Shivdasani, immunity is something that with leafy vegetables and tonin, the ‘feel-good’ neuro- include a variety of fruits The Pioneer one can only build over protein. Some yogurt too. transmitter, is produced. So, and vegetables in the diet. time,” she expressed. While Evening snack how do you promote a Say goodbye to sugar: Dr Shivdasani’s book high- healthy gut? Sugar feeds bad bacteria understands lights six multipurpose A low glycaemic index Eat prebiotics: Feed the which, in turn, depresses our facets that can turn our fruit (apples, oranges, good bacteria already in immune system and weak- the health around, she feels that berries) and a handful of your gut prebiotics, a type of ens our ability to fight in these fast paced, uncer- nuts or avocado or cheese fibre that helps them thrive. Covid-19, and other dis- importance tain times one cannot lay and olives or hummus. Garlic, berries, onions, and eases. enough emphasis on what Have it with a cup of apples are great examples of It promotes inflammation, of sticking we eat. green/white/matcha tea for prebiotics. which is the root cause of “Little known fact, but do its antioxidants and polyphe- And probiotics: You can most comorbidities that are to an anti- you know that bacteria nols. Avoid coffee if you consume good bacteria, associated with worse out- housed in your gut produce have a racing heart rate or known as probiotics (either comes of Covid-19, irrespec- inflammatory over 90 per cent of your are anxious. fermented or cultured). tive of age. So, stop eating body’s supply of serotonin, Dinner Probiotics are present in fer- sugar and foods that our the feel-good hormone? No, mented foods like yogurt, bodies rapidly change into diet amid the right? No one talks about the One or more protein kefir, pickles, sauerkraut, sugar. little things which are hap- sources like cottage and kimchi. (Dr Vishakha Shivdasani is pandemic pening in the background. cheese/sprouts/mushrooms/t Include good fats: a practising physician based Everyone wants a quick fix. ofu with one non-cereal car- Increase the consumption of in Mumbai with a fellowship t a time when Covid- But alas, there is no alterna- bohydrate i.e., vegetables in good fats such as Omega-3, in nutrition. The book, 19 has gripped our tive to this apart from taking need to reduce inflammation pepper, enhances curcumin rich in probiotics, for gut any form (soup/salad/stir- an anti-inflammatory found COVID and Post-COVID world, forcing us to care of your gut health. So at the earliest and that is absorption in turmeric by up health. fry/ cooked veggies). in cold water fatty fish like Recovery: DrVee’s 6-Point frantically search for many people out there are where the diet plan from my to 2,000 per cent. Evening snack Again, avoid cereals. salmon, sardines, and mack- Plan, has been published by A the best ways to sur- upset and frustrated as they book comes in. We must Combining these spices, Either cottage cheese/tofu erel. When eating meats, HarperCollins India.) vive and thrive, Dr are isolated at home in the understand that anything therefore, magnifies their A low glycaemic index with veggies/salad with Vishakha Shivdasani has backdrop of lockdowns that which reduces inflammation anti-inflammatory effects.) fruit (apples, oranges, cheese or soup and stir- written a book highlighting don’t seem to end. While will enhance immunity. Can either mix both and berries) and a handful of fry/sprouts. Sprouts contain a six-point plan to help us there are a lot many factors Once again, there is no drink; you can also add nuts or avocado or cheese zinc, which is important for accomplish just that. Covid involved in why someone is quick fix that can help you other anti-inflammatories and olives or hummus. Have gut health and for Covid-19 and Post-Covid Recovery: upset or depressed these with the cause of boosting like basil (tulsi) and ginger it with a cup of patients experiencing loss of Dr Vee’s 6-Point Plan touch- times, what you eat can help immunity, it has to be a way to a glass of water, boil, and green/white/matcha tea for smell. es on diet, gut health, sleep, in feeling better,” she added. of life, a lifestyle. drink. its antioxidants and polyphe- exercise, stress management Dr Shivdasani shared an However, if you follow nols. 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That’s why taking reverse chronic lifestyle dis- does not only help expedite implement the six-point need good fats to balance portion of a green leafy veg- care of our gut health is eases such as obesity, type-2 recovery from the novel plan highlighted in my the sugars and insulin. etable a day as it is a good essential. Both good and bad diabetes and PCOS, Dr Coronavirus but will also book,” she concluded. Protein will increase anti- source of magnesium which bacteria live inside the gut, Shivdasani has developed help with comorbidities. like bodies. will not only help with and what we eat predomi- some easy-to-implement, obesity or diabetes. Long- Excerpt Note: Do not begin your insomnia but also with anxi- nately determines which of practical strategies on how term adherence to this has day with carbohydrates. ety, stress, and cardiac prob- the two will flourish. My to expedite recovery from resulted in the reversal of An anti-inflammatory Have it during the second lems. 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Hyderabad Saturday June 5, 2021 what’s brewing Children need to be taught Reviving ethnic pride how to love n a world of strin- nature. They gently catalogued materials and well- are our future, I documented after all. We sourced pieces, the beauty of what is produced locally would be need to easy to overlook. But the eth- nic pride demands to be ensure they heard. The gentle strokes in hand-painted pieces, the don’t make intricate weaves in carpets and the well-proportioned the same carvings in furniture speak of artisanal glory that should be mistakes we reason enough to go local. Amid the realisation of the artistic lure in such elements, did, says the approach gives a first- hand engagement with the Abhishek local art community that infuses sensibility to all the Talwar collaborative creations. Where there is a ‘local’ touch, he case for creat- Teach them young there is more than what we Punam Kalra ing awareness see — craftsmanship, a small about sustainabili- ¬Likewise, while showering, are relatively easy. We simply adding to the whole town priding over the origin highlights symbolic motifs on its sides accessories and pre-loved T ty early among turn off the faucet when get them to be committed to process of discovery. of the style and a story that and mythical figurines which charms revive the life of the children couldn’t you don’t need the water the environment by inculcat- ¬You don’t need a forest to the patterns yearn to tell. The form a centrepiece, indoors, one-of-a-kind pieces of art be stronger. If for (like when lathering up ing their love for nature. commune with nature. localised style is both beauty why partaking owe their chimaera to local and make a striking, conver- no other reason than the fact don’t run the shower in Once this is done, you shall While at home, frequent and lore, all in itself. Their craftsmanship. The authentic sation-worthy corner in that the earth is the only the background). be amazed to see your child getaways to the local park aesthetic sparks a connection of the goods charm is overstated when space. Layering the interior thing that we actually leave ¬’Reduce, Recycle, Reuse’ coming to you with ideas on or any other pocket of the with the story in the creation marked by folk art or native with repurposed brass chains, behind for them. As the say- anything and everything reducing your carbon foot- natural environment such of a piece. Handwoven fab- produced by murals in terracotta or brass upcycled tassel screens or any ing goes, ‘We borrow the that you can. Need to do a print. Nature, with her as biodiversity parks can rics carrying a cross weave that celebrate the silhouettes, other piece of striking local earth from our kids and not school project? Use old bountiful beauty, is easy to go a long way. Lead by come out as an Ikkat, while local artisan the organic paints and the statement completes the pic- bequeath it to them.’ The newspapers instead of fall in love with. example, and kids will fol- block-printed kalamkari or lovingly handcrafted make. ture. There is a second least we can do is empower buying new paper. Environmental learning will low. chintz go from one hand to communities Metal screens, latticed parti- chance for the culturally them to care for it better ¬Don’t waste anything, be it become redundant for kids. ¬Listen to them. Just another to complete the tions and other scaled-up sound pieces to represent than we have! paper, water, electricity or They turn into stronger pro- because knowing the essential look. Different peo- is the need of embellishments honour the their rich past with a nostal- Let’s face it — our planet any other resource. Use environment advocates, names of different trees ple from different locations, local craftsmen’s eye for gic touch. When reassured is in a mess. As per a NITI judiciously. This doesn’t themselves. while in the garden inter- each possessing their flair, the moment, detail, aestheticised accuracy with ethical sourcing of Aayog report, groundwater mean we need to hoard it, Spend as much time as ests you, doesn’t mean it come together to make a sin- and harmony. The creations materials, these pieces open in most Indian cities will dry it means we use only as you can with your child, sur- will interest your child gle piece of fabric for a local- both socially uphold the fact that metals, an array of benefits that fur- up by the end of 2021. Yes, much as we need, optimis- rounded by nature. At least too. For instance, your son ly-sourced design. Variations earth, and other naturally ther go beyond the beaut fac- you read that right! In a few ing our resources. once a year, go away some- can spend hours gazing at in printed Jaipur cotton, and sourced materials are best left tor. months, we will have zero These are some simple place, an excursion to a for- insects as they go about plain Benaras silk and in the hands of our native And not to limit the repre- groundwater in our cities. rules that we all can follow at est or maybe or somewhere their job while our daugh- Kashmir Crewel Wool et al, artisans. sentation in its pure form, This is catastrophic, to say home. Though the results in the hills. Go for walks and ter is fascinated by small become a great choice for ecologically. On an eco-sensitive note, the local techniques can and the least! While governments may start trickling in gradu- introduce them to mother animals found scampering carpets, bed linen and other an interior boasting some should be explored to create and local populations are ally, it’ll soon result in an nature. Let them cherish the on the forest floor – nei- interior accessories that echo prominently found in South hand-woven rattan panels in works or pieces that have a working to reverse this situa- avalanche of awareness. experience. Introduce them ther of which might inter- their legacy. Breathable coun- India. Intricate works of the seaters, cushioned bam- worldwide appeal taking the tion, it is critical to empower A lot of parents came back to the harm that human est you much. terparts in chenille cotton or Palitana or Athangudi tiles boo ottomans, cane side- craft from ‘local’ to ‘global’. our kids to take this work to us saying that every such activity is causing to nature ¬Be a role model. If you plain linen befit the uphol- make a stunning native state- boards or wicker showpieces ‘Going Local’ ranks the ahead and improve on it by suggestion was met with a and the environment. You respect and cherish stery more than any other ment with a stimulative tac- stay light on the sustainabili- domestic, all-natural line of leaps and bounds. “but why should I do this?” will be shocked at how fast nature, they will follow material. Chenille cotton tile finish that live up to the ty scale. Every element of the making, over the market of But how can you intro- from their kids. Typical they learn and even outstrip suit, and continue to do so looks exactly like what it all-local standard of perfec- interior — luminaires, synthetic chemicals, subtly duce environmental learning answers like “it saves the our own levels of awareness long after we are dead and means in French — a cater- tion. The hues also favour a shelves, louvres and more can encouraging conscious con- for kids? It actually is pretty environment and it avoids in such matters. gone. pillar! Contemporised design regional theme — vibrant undergo an eco-friendly sumerism down the road. simple. Children are always wastage of money” drew lit- Other simple things The bottom line is, all we collections have a soft spot hues with embroidery and experiment at the hands of The reduced carbon footprint watching you, they learn tle or no interest in them. that can be done while need to do is introduce our for quilted combinations that fabrics possess a northern skilled karigars. The mark of coupled with the support for from what they see. All we After all, we cannot expect at home are: children to nature and set an create a unique statement touch, while neutrals with authenticity and low-energy local communities upstages need do is follow these easy- anyone, let alone smart kids, example by the small things with the assorted character. A metallic brass and brunette production make the line of the ‘go local’ trend in design to-inculcate habits, and we to relate to something that is ¬Get them to grow and care we can do. ‘Nature’ will take skillful play of the weaves, tints usher in the southern décor enter a whole new fraternity much higher, com- can all start making a differ- as vague as the ‘environ- for a plant. The whole its course from thereon and patterns and dyes articulate vibe. More elements such as dimension of design that is pared to other fields. This ence. ment’. process of watching a seed in due time we will have an the theme of a space that pillars, window shades, deco- sensible, sensorial and sensa- conscious trend would mark It’s all about aware- The best way to make grow into a plant is entire generation of people embraces the local vibe. rative niches and other tional — all at the same time. the beginning of a socially, ness and action: them aware of sustainability intensely rewarding and that will care enough for the The native colour palettes modes of ornamentation Ethnic pride is all about ecologically conscious future is by fostering a love for involving for a child. It environment to hopefully are all about the extremes — explore the cultural roots in a bridging the gap between the in the design world. ¬Shut all lights, fans, air nature among kids. And, inculcates a sense of undo the harm we have they are either vivid or a sim- maximalist sense. old and the new, and explor- (The writer is the Creative conditioners et al, when don’t forget to lead by exam- responsibility and pride of inflicted. ple neutral. A dash of artistry When there is a call for ing the in-between. Most Director of I’m the Centre for leaving the room. ple. accomplishment. This (The writer is passionate brings to the fore a kaleido- extravagance, particular local elements become the Applied Arts, a design studio ¬Keep the tap shut while Once a child is a stake- way, you introduce them about protecting the environ- scopic mix with walls fin- styles and time-honoured voice of a culture or a com- specialising in bespoke inte- brushing. Use a mug to holder in protecting the to how the plant con- ment. He is an author & cre- ished in the araish style from techniques come into play. munity or both. 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Hyderabad Saturday June 5, 2021 tollywood YAMI TIES THE KNOT WITH URI DIRECTOR ADITYA DHAR ADIVI SESH ctress Yami Gautam, who made a promis- ing presence in A Bollywood, Tollywood and Tamil films, has tied the knot to her long time best friend and director Aditya OPENS UP Dhar in an intimate cere- mony on Friday. The Nuvvila actress came to prominence after starring in a series of Fair & Lovely commercials. ABOUT LOVE LIFE Taking to her Instagram, the Yudham actress shared he actor and filmmaker actor said that even though he is the first-ever picture as a Adivi Sesh, who moved not single anymore, he is not bride from her wedding to India less than a ready for marriage yet, as he ceremony. A day after decade ago, is today one has a few projects in his kitty Pranitha Subash’s wedding, T of the most promising and he does not even have Yami’s wedding news came Telugu actors we have. time to sleep. as a sweet shock for her fans The critically acclaimed Telugu But Adivi revealed about as no one knew much about actor, director, and screenwriter is the girl that she is from her personal life. considered to be one of the most Hyderabad and he hasn’t “In your light, I learn to experimental performers in the taken her permission yet love — Rumi. With the Telugu film industry with his films to discuss personal life blessings of our family, we like Kshanam, Ami Tumi, publicly. have tied the knot in an Goodachari, etc. With his nuanced On the work front, intimate wedding ceremony acting and good looks, it is easy to Adivi Sesh will be seen today. Being very private see why Adivi is everyone’s playing the lead role in an people, we celebrated this favourite. Recently Adivi Sesh upcoming film Major, joyous occasion with our himself confirmed that he is the which is being helmed by immediate family. As we love of a girl who is from Sashi Kiran Tikka. Major embark on the journey of wishes. Love, Yami and Gautam had worked with Hyderabad. is based on the life of the love and friendship, we seek Aditya,” Yami wrote. Aditya Dhar for his film, Recently Adivi Sesh interacted 2008 Mumbai attacks all your blessings and good For the uninitiated, Yami Uri. with the media and talked about martyr Major Sandeep his personal life. The Kshanam Unnikrishnan. Santosh Shobhan's next a love story antosh from movie lovers and critics. Shobhan’s next project is Shobhan Now Santosh Shobhan is com- based on marriage. was last ing up with another Telugu film Prem Kumar has Rashi seen playing Prem Kumar in which he is play- Singh in the female lead role S the lead role ing the titular role. and it is being helmed by in Ek Mini On Friday morning, the makers newcomer Abhishek Katha that revolved of Prem Kumar made an official Maharshi and bankrolled by around a man, and the announcement regarding project Panneeru Shiva Prasad under issues he faced due to Prem Kumar by releasing a poster. Sharanga Entertainments. societal pressures and According to the makers, Prem According to the makers, they conformations. It Kumar is all about the story of a have already completed 80 was released on an love, lovers, and the poor groom. percent of the shoot and it is OTT platform It is interesting to note that after expected that the remaining 20 recently and playing the role of a percent of the film Prem Kumar received a posi- guy having size will be shot after the shootings tive response issues, Santosh resume. Shakuntalam ‘Keen on signing Sharwanand to team ’s shoot scripts that are up with Upasana is halfway through fun, entertaining, unasekhar is known for his grandiose in his challenging’ films. He is currently coming with a film titled G Shakuntalam. Samantha ctress Kajal is playing the lead role in Aggarwal will the film which is her first in a play the female mythological entertainer. A protagonist in a Gunasekhar’s Shakuntalam is new film titled based on King Dushyant and Uma. Talking Shakuntala Devi’s love story in more about her role, she says, “I am Charan’s wife ing the covid pandemic. Shakuntalam in Mahabharat’s Adi look forward to commencing Upasana, even Sharwanand is the child- Parva. Gunasekhar revealed that the shoot as soon as the situation before her mar- hood friend of Ram Charan film is based on Kalidas’ work around us gets better. I’m always riage, is a suc- and roping him in for her Abhignana Shakuntalam in the keen to give a green signal to R cessful entrepre- short film is not difficult for backdrop of Himalayas. Dev Mohan scripts that are fun, entertaining neur. Upasana. will be seen playing the role of yet challenging for me as an actor. According to the latest, Sharwanand is currently Dushyant and the film has Mohan I’m excited to share Uma with all Upasana is planning to busy with projects like Babu in an important role. of you!” come with a short film to Aadavaallu Meeku Johaarlu, What surprised all is Gunasekhar The film will be directed by highlight the services ren- Mahasamudram, and revealed that 50% of the shooting is Tathagata Singha and produced by dered by the doctors during romancing Ritu Varma in completed. For those who are sur- Avishek Ghosh. Uma is slated to the outbreak of the coron- an untitled film. Ram prised, Gunasekhar said he complet- be shot in a start-to-finish sched- avirus pandemic. Upasana Charan in the meanwhile is ed shooting till May 10 and is plan- ule in the se cond half of 2021, is said to be planning to busy with RRR multi starrer ning to start the second schedule keeping all Covid-19 protocols in cast Sharwanand as the with NTR under post the government’s relaxation consideration. The other cast doctor. The short film Rajamouli’s direction and until 1 PM. The film has extensive members are going to be revealed shows the services of doc- his dad Chiranjeevi’s usage of VFX and CGI. Mani soon. tors and medical staff dur- Acharya. Sharma is the music director for the film produced on Gunaa Teamworks and Dil Raju Promotions banner. Samuthirakani's Aakashavaani

with monocle) Sarsarle, see you soon. #TheWorldOfAakashavani release postponed (sic).” The post read, “In a normal irector Ashwin date will be finalised later. world, we’d have met and cele- Gangaraju’s Aakashavaani features brated #Aakshavaani today. Aakashavaani’s Samuthirakani, Vinay Varma However, the times are testing release has been and several other newcomers in and it's important to stay home D postponed due to important roles. The film’s teas- and stay strong. In the mean- Covid-19 lockdown. er hit the web in March and while, The makers will announce the received a lot of appreciation #TheWorldofAakashavaani will new release date soon. from the audience and critics. wait to meet you when it’s safe with Aakshavaani. The film, Rajamouli for several years. Debutant director Ashwin On June 4, the director for everyone! We will soon give directed by Ashwin Gangaraju Aakashavaani was shot in the Gangaraju’s much-anticipated announced that the film has you an update on the release. has music composed by hill belt of Paderu in film Aakashavaani was slated to been postponed. After all, what we have created Baahubali music director Visakhapatnam. hit the theatres on June 4. Due Taking to Twitter, Ashwin for you deserves to be experi- Keeravani’s son Kaala Bhairava. The technical crew of the to the Covid-19 lockdown, the wrote, “In a parallel world enced in the right way, at a However, two years later, film includes cinematographer film has been postponed indefi- #Aakashavaani is playing in right time (sic).” Karthikeya backed out of the Suresh Raghutu, dialogue writer nitely. The filmmaker Theatres near you today. Aha, In 2018, director Rajamouli’s project citing creative differ- Sai Madhav Burra, editor announced the same on Twitter ee ooha yentha Bagundi. (Wife son SS Karthikeya announced ences. Ashwin worked as an Sreekar Prasad and art director and added that the new release shouting “yevaraa ooha” Face that he will be turning producer assistant director to SS Mohan. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | JUNE 5, 2021 sport 12

shortpasses BRIANNA BANNED FOR 5 YEARS PARIS: Olympic hurdles champion Brianna Rollins-McNeal was banned for five years on SWEET 16 FOR SERENA Friday in a doping case, ruling her out of this year's Tokyo Games & the 2024 Paris Games. Williams eliminates 2020 quarter-finalist Danielle to reach last 16 MILKHA STABLE IN ICU CHANDIGARH: Legendary Indian sprinter AFP n PARIS round, but she looks in strong Milkha Singh is ‘better and more stable’ as he form this time around, battles Covid-19 in the ICU even as his wife erena Williams sent out despite sporting some strap- Player arrested for Nirmal Kaur's condition deteriorated because a warning to the rest of ping on her right thigh. of the same ailment. Sthe depleted women’s Williams thundered alleged match-fixing draw on Friday with a dom- down five aces and hit 22 HASHAN IS SL WOMEN’S COACH inant straight-sets win over winners against Collins, win- Paris: Police in Paris have Brengle lost to Romanian COLOMBO: Hashan Tillakaratne has been Danielle Collins to reach the ning in just 85 minutes on detained Russian tennis play- pair Andreea Mitu and appointed head coach of the Sri Lanka French Open last 16 for the Court Philippe Chatrier. er Yana Sizikova over the Patricia Maria Tig. women's team for a period of six months. first time since 2018. Earlier, third seed Aryna suspected fixing of a doubles Suspicions were aroused The 39-year-old, still one Sabalenka was dumped out match at the French Open because of abnormally high CHOUPO-MOTING EXTENDS STAY short of Margaret Court’s in the third round Russia’s last year. betting activity on the match MUNICH: Bayern Munich striker Eric Maxim all-time record of 24 Grand Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Sizikova, 26, who is in countries outside France, Choupo-Moting signed a two-year contract Slam singles titles, saw off fel- Russian 31st seed 101st in the women’s doubles which was reported to law extension on Friday, cementing his status as low American Collins 6-4, 6- Pavlyuchenkova won 6-4, 2- rankings, was detained on enforcement, a source close the backup to Robert Lewandowski. 4. 6, 6-0 and will meet Victoria Thursday night at the end of to the case said at the time. “Today it was very diffi- Azarenka for a place in the a match in this year’s tourna- One game in particular MUNICH TO HAVE 14K FANS cult, but I played well, stayed quarter-finals. ment, a police and legal was being analysed by inves- MUNICH: The Allianz Arena in Munich will fill concentrated. I’m very Sabalenka joins top seed source said. tigators after it featured two about 20% (about 14,000 fans) of its capacity happy,” said the three-time Ashleigh Barty and second- Le Parisien newspaper, unusual double-faults by for games during the Euro 2020, the state Roland Garros winner. seeded Naomi Osaka in exit- which first reported the Sizikova who lost her serve Government for Bavaria said on Friday. Williams is now the ing the tournament in the arrest, said that she was to love. highest seed left in her half of first week. detained after she came out On Thursday, Sizikova JAYASURIYA TO COACH MULGRAVE the draw, with all of the Sabalenka had defeated of her post-match massage. and her new partner MELBOURNE: Sanath Jayasuriya is set to world’s top four absent from 29-year-old Pavlyuchenkova Her hotel room was also Ekaterina Alexandrova lost make his cricketing comeback after serving a the second week. just a month ago in the searched, it added. 1-6, 1-6 to Storm Sanders two-year ICC ban with a coaching stint at She will next face Kazakh Madrid quarter-finals on clay. An investigation into and Ajla Tomljanovic in the Melbourne club Mulgrave. 21st seed Elena Rybakina, However, on Friday she possible sports corruption women’s doubles first round. with a potential quarter-final was undone by 39 unforced and organised fraud was Sizikova, who lives BELGIUM HELD BY GREECE against old rival Victoria errors as her poor record at opened last October over a between Russia and Spain, BRUSSELS: Belgium was held to a 1-1 draw Azarenka up for grabs. the majors continued. first-round match in 2020 in was competing at Roland by Greece in a friendly ahead of the Euro 2020, Williams, seeded eighth, Sabalenka is yet to make a which Sizikova and her Garros for the first time in a disappointing result for the Belgians against French Open (Day 7) had a slight scare in the sec- quarter-final at the Slams. American partner Madison 2020. AFP a team which has not qualified for the tourney. Live from 2:30pm IST ond set when she fell 1-4 STAR SPORTS NETWORK behind against 2020 quarter- ZVEREV VS NISHIKORI of victory was welcome for last year I’m on the right track SOMAN, SEEMA TO SKIP CAMP finalist Collins, but won the German sixth seed Zverev, who had fought back again,” said Zverev, in the NEW DELHI: Injured women wrestlers Sonam next five games to secure vic- Alexander Zverev eased into from two sets down to beat opposite half of the draw to Malik and Seema Bisla will skip a month long tory. the last 16 for the fourth suc- unheralded compatriot Oscar Rafael Nadal, Novak Olympic training-cum-exposure camp in When Williams last cessive year with a straight- Otte in round one before Djokovic and Roger Federer. Warsaw, Poland starting on Monday. made the fourth round three sets win over Laslo Djere. edging three tight sets against He will next face former years ago, she withdrew The 24-year-old, last Russian qualifier Roman world number four Kei SINGAPORE F1 1 GP CANCELLED injured before a scheduled year’s US Open runner-up, Safiullin. Nishikori, whose third-round BAKU: The Singapore Grand Prix, scheduled clash with Maria Sharapova. saw off the 55th-ranked “This is the main goal of opponent Henri Laaksonen for October 3, has been cancelled “due to The former world num- Djere 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 on Court my tennis career, to win retired injured following the ongoing safety and logistic concerns brought ber one also pulled out last Philippe Chatrier. Grand Slams, to reach the top opening set, for a quarter- about by the Covid-19 pandemic,” the race Serena Williams, left goes to hug Danielle Collins at the end of third round match AP year following the opening The comfortable nature of the rankings. I feel like the final spot. promoter announced on Friday. Agencies NZ might have edge in WTC final: Lee Pak include Azam in T20 PNS n NEW DELHI is going to be a great opportuni- squad for Eng, WI tour ty to see which one comes out on PNS n NEW DELHI oth India and New Zealand top because they are different. At Bare evenly matched sides the end of the day, they are two akistan recalled Haris Sohail, Imad with good quality batsmen and amazing cricket brains. And PWasim, Naseem Shah and Mohammad bowlers at their disposal and that is what I respect. So yeah, it Abbas in different squads for the upcoming there’s very little to separate is going to be exciting to see who tour of England and West Indies besides them when they will come up comes out on top!,” he said. including former skipper Moin Khan’s son Rain covers protect the pitch, as rain against each other at the inau- Speaking about the Azam Khan for the first time. delays the start of play on third day of gural World Test Championship Hampshire Bowl as a venue for The 22-year-old hard hitting batsman, the 1st Test match between England final in Southampton from June the final, Lee said the pitch at the Azam was the surprise call in the T20I team and New Zealand at Lord's AP 18 but one of the quickest fast neutral venue won’t be super-fast as he has featured in one First Class match bowlers of his time Brett Lee but will have enough for the besides playing 15 List A and 36 T20 games. believes Kiwis might have an bowlers. “I think that it will be But his six hitting ability and impressive advantage as they are more a venue that will offer a lot from strike rate (157.41 in T20s) caught attention Olympic-bound wrestler accustomed to conditions a pitching perspective, it is not of the selectors and he was rewarded with favourable for swing bowling. a super-fast wicket. I think there the place for his performance in domestic “Well, it is a tough one (to men that can play against swing There is no right or wrong will be enough there for the circuit. predict the winner), you would bowling. But I think it comes answer to any of these because bowlers. But I just hope it is a “We have remained consistent in our Malik fails dope test have to see which bowlers can down to bowling. I think I have played under captains who nice playing surface, I think that selection and kept the same core of cricketers PTI n NEW DELHI tain now. produce on this surface.” whichever team bowls best will are conservative and captains that is what they will provide,” who have been in the set-up for a while. The “We got a mail from the UWW “When you speak about win the Test match final.” who are too aggressive. But this he added. upcoming tour is an extremely important and lympic-bound Indian wrestler Sumit (United World Wrestling) on Thursday the Indian Test line-up that will The final at Ageas Bowl will critical tour for Pakistan and we have tried OMalik has been provisionally sus- that Sumit has failed the dope test and he be on show; they have got some see Virat Kohli and Kane our best to maintain the winning combina- pended after failing a dope test during the has been suspended provisionally. The amazing talent as do the Kiwis. Williamson battle for their first Indian players not allowed to meet each tions but at the same time recalled four expe- recent qualifiers in Bulgaria, a major substance found in his sample is said to So, I think it is pretty evenly ICC trophy as the senior team rienced players and rewarded uncapped embarrassment for the country with just be 5-methylhexan-2-amine (1,4- matched there.” captain and Lee said the two dif- Azam Khan for his domestic performance,” weeks left for the Games in Tokyo. dimethylpentylamine),” Wrestling “I am thinking though with ferent styles of captaincy will other for three days in hard quarantine chief selector Mohammad Wasim said. It marks the second consecutive Federation of India secretary Vinod the experience of New Zealand make the final more interesting. PNS n NEW DELHI plan is to quarantine. We have While pacer Abbas and Naseem were instance of a wrestler being caught in dope Tomar said. “We are surprised by this. He because they have bowled in “They are different. Kane is been told that we can’t meet included in the Test team for two matches net before the Olympics — the previous must have taken it unknowingly, he has a conditions which are similar a lot more conservative without n an IGTV Video post by each other for three days so we against Windies, Imad regained T20I spot being ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics clean track record. Let’s wait for the result back home, it may be con- being boring. He has got a great ITeam India on its official will be quarantining for that and Sohail was in ODI squad for three when Narsingh Yadav had failed one and of his B sample,” Tomar added. ducive to fast bowling, to swing cricket brain. I admire his level Instagram page — indiancrick- much time,” Patel said in a matches against England. was slapped with a four-year ban. Non-specified substances are usual- bowling. There will be a bit of of calmness. He is a conservative etteam, all-rounder Axar Patel video capturing the team’s jour- The selectors have also included Yasir Malik, the 2018 Commonwealth ly anabolic steroids and specified sub- something, it may be conducive captain, but attacks when he revealed that the UK bound ney to England via a charter Shah for the Tests but his final selection will Games Gold-medallist, had qualified for stances are stimulants. to fast bowling, to swing bowl- needs to. And he attacks when team will serve a three-day hard flight. depend on the fitness test as he is yet to fully the Tokyo Olympics in the 125kg catego- It is clear that by the time hearing takes ing. So that is where I think that he feels it is right. Because he is quarantine before it is allowed The India squad was in recover from a knee injury. ry at the World Olympic qualifier event place and a verdict comes out, he would the Kiwis might have an advan- patient, and it works for him and to train at The Ageas Bowl quarantine for 14 days in Pakistan will play three ODIs and as in Sofia which was the last chance for miss competing at the Olympics. tage purely from that fact.” his team. ahead of the WC final against Mumbai prior to its departure many T20Is in England from July 8-20, fol- wrestlers to earn quotas. The only way out for him is if UWW “Now from a batting point “At the other side, Kohli is New Zealand. and is in the middle of anoth- lowed by five T20s and two Tests against the The 28-year-old’s participation at the decides to expedite the matter, keeping in of view, both sides have got bats- more of an aggressive captain. “I had a good sleep...The er yet shorter quarantine. West Indies. main event starting July 23 seems uncer- mind that Olympics are nearing. Messi scores but Chile hold Argentina Tuchel extends Chelsea stay Everyone is gutted, we deserved HARSHIT BISHT n NEW DELHI Chelsea family. There is far AFP n SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO more to come and we are look- homas Tuchel was reward- ing forward to our next steps something out of the game: Sandhu ionel Messi scored a penal- Ted with a new long term with ambition and much antic- Lty but Argentina missed contract with Chelsea on Friday ipation,” Tuchel said. PTI n NEW DELHI out on the chance to take over within a week after he guides the In the 2020-21 season, top spot of South American London club to the Champions Tuchel has won 19 of his 30 ndia must learn to capitalise World Cup qualifying from League title. games in charge and secured Ion their chances when up rivals Brazil after a 1-1 draw The German who was top-four place besides finish- against big teams, said a gutted with Chile on Thursday. sacked by Paris Saint-Germain ing as runners-up in the FA Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, whose Messi also clipped the midseason last year replaced Cup final. goalkeeping heroics could not woodwork and forced three club legend Frank Lampard at Chelsea director Marina prevent a 0-1 defeat to Qatar in impressive saves out of Chile Stamford Bridge in January Granovskaia added: “When their FIFA World Cup Qualifier goalkeeper Claudio Bravo but and within five months of his Thomas joined us in January in Doha on Thursday night. Alexis Sanchez earned the appointment, he led The Blues there was still so much to play Just 33 minutes into their dogged visitors a point in to its second European club for domestically and in Europe. joint 2022 World Cup and 2023 Santiago del Estero. football’s biggest prize. He slotted in seamlessly and Asian Cup Qualifier, Asian “I was missing a goal He was appointed by the immediately became an integral champions Qatar were a goal against Argentina, I’d never Premier League club for an part of the Chelsea family. and a man up in their own den, scored one before so I’m very initial 18-month deal but now Returning us to the top four in but India fought valiantly till the and we now move on to the bigger defeat had it not been for happy,” Sanchez said after the has signed a the Premier League was cru- end to avoid losing by a bigger next game.” Sandhu, who pulled off as game. Lionel Messi reacts at the end of a WC qualifying match against Chile AP two-year cial, and we could not be margin on Thursday night. India were down to 10 many as nine saves in the The draw leaves Argentina “The team had a good ning captain who died in extension happier with our success in “I think we were very men very early after Rahul group E match. a point behind Brazil, the dynamic, it wasn’t easy playing November. that will the Champions League unfortunate with the result. Bheke was given the marching India had managed to play only remaining side with a again after so much time,” he In other matches, without keep him which crowned a Everybody in the pitch gave orders for handling the ball out a goal-less draw in their perfect qualifying record, who said. the suspended Edinson incharge till remarkable season their everything and that’s what outside the box. first leg match in Doha in host Ecuador on Friday It was more than six Cavani, Uruguay labored to a 2024. at Chelsea.” we need. Very very unfortunate “Going a man down in the September 2019, largely due to (Saturday 6 am IST). months since the last round of 0-0 draw with Paraguay that “I cannot Apart from not to get something out of this first half is always hard against Sandhu’s impressive show Chile are down in sixth, qualifiers after two match- kept the two sides locked on imagine a bet- Tuchel, Brazilian game,” he said in a video shared a very good opposition like under the bar that time as well. still two points off the quali- days were postponed in March seven points and battling for ter occasion for a defender Thiago by All India Football Qatar. I think we had our Asked about his saves, fication places having won due to the coronavirus pan- the final automatic qualifica- contract renew- Silva and French Federation (AIFF) on its chances, we just should learn Sandhu said: “I honestly didn’t only one of their five match- demic. tion spot. While Colombia al. I am grateful striker Olivier Twitter handle. how to take them because (count the number of saves), es so far. “It was a special match reignited their push for Qatar for the experi- Giroud have also “I think everyone is gutted against good opposition such but I think it was more than last Argentina captain Messi given it was the first without 2022 with a 3-0 victory over ence and very extended their because the way we played, we chances come very rare,” time.” said he was happy with the Diego” Maradona, the leg- Peru, who had Miguel Trauco happy to stay stay until the end deserved something out of it. Sandhu said. India will play Bangladesh result, despite failing to win. endary 1986 World Cup win- sent off. part of the of next season. But things happen in football India may have suffered a in their next match on June 7.