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IRREGULAR by MANJUL STATE GOVERNMENT KEPT INFO UNDER WRAPS TO PREVENT PANIC 3 with UK strain in Odisha POST NEWS NETWORK Night curfew now Bhubaneswar, March 24: The UK mutant strain of the COVID-19 virus has in Nabarangpur been found in three persons in Odisha. The genome sequencing of the BHUBANESWAR: Night curfew will be persons was done by the designated imposed in Odisha’s Nabarangpur labs in India. The National Centre for district from March 25 until further CALL FOR BHARAT BANDH Now we know why our friend is Disease Control (NCDC) gave this in- orders in a bid to prevent the spread always angry and tense. His monthly formation Wednesday. It also said that of COVID-19. Odisha reported target is much higher than ours! the UK COVID-19 strain have been Wednesday 170 new COVID-19 infections, the state’s highest spike in detected in 736 persons from 18 states Farmers’ unions the last 45 days. Of the new cases, 99 including Odisha. were reported from quarantine SHORT TAKES The NCDC however, said that so far centres, while the remaining 71 were no strain of South African, Brazilian detected during contact tracing, a ask for support and Japanese strains have been health department official said. The Old tribal woman detected in Odisha. The institute fresh cases included 27 from Nuapada, killed in forest fire informed that these three major strains 23 each from Cuttack and Khurda and were responsible for the sudden rise of People queue up for vaccination at a hospital in Bhubaneswar OP PHOTO 22 from Sundargarh districts. This has COVID-19 cases across India. prompted Nabarangpur district New Delhi: A 73-year-old tribal The information was confirmed by which mainly came from international from England. Health department officials to impose night curfew woman was charred to death in SK Singh, director general of NCDC. travellers and is believed to have caused Additional Secretary Pradipta (8.00pm to 6.00am) from Thursday. a forest fire in Kandhamal “The UK variant was linked to surge a surge in the number of cases of the Mohapatra said the incidents were re- Movement of individuals will be district Wednesday, police said. strictly prohibited during the night. The deceased was identified as in cases in the United Kingdom. Ten labs pandemic. There are evidences of ported in December and was not made Ramabati Pradhan of Bali village in India worked together with ICMR and increase in transmission potential public to prevent panic creeping in. under Raikia police station. She other organisations to conduct the from these three variants,” he added. The Centre in their official briefing ers had crossed 90 per cent. So far it is came in contact with the flames genome sequencing of the infected The Odisha government however on COVID- 19 said that Odisha is not among the top nine states where 80 while collecting ‘Mahua’ flower samples,” Singh stated. said that the strain was detected in among the top 11 states where the sec- per cent vaccination has been com- Wednesday afternoon, said “There were three mutant strains December from patients who returned ond dose vaccination for frontline work- pleted for frontline workers. AGENCIES have been camping at the Tapantaruna Behera, the IIC of Delhi border points --- Singhu, Raikia police station. The victim, New Delhi, March 24: The Tikri and Ghazipur --- for as she went deep into the Samyukta Kisan Morcha over four months, demand- forest, could not come out once Petrol, diesel (SKM), an umbrella body of ing the repeal of farm laws the fire engulfed her. Locals No royalty revision on iron, bauxite prices reduced 40 farmers' unions has called and a legal guarantee on the rushed her to the hospital after for ‘Bharat Bandh’ March 26 minimum support price rescuing her, but she CENTRE ASKS STATES TO PUT MORE MINES ON AUCTION TO EARN REVENUE PRESS TRUST OF INDIA which will mark the com- (MSP) for their crops. succumbed to her injuries while pletion of four months of “We seek your full coop- undergoing treatment. POST NEWS NETWORK panel has proposed the reduction of New Delhi, March 24: In the protests at various borders eration and solidarity to In terms of auction and royalty in the auctioned mines and to first reduction in rates in over a of Delhi. The farmer unions make the day a success. We New Delhi, March 24: Expressing its also in the overall maintain the same in the non-auc- year, petrol price Wednesday was have also invited trade have been fighting against Junta releases intention against the revision of royalty mineral sector, the tioned mines. cut by 18 paise per litre and diesel unions, transporters and re- the new farm laws peace- journo, students on iron, bauxite and chromite and other Odisha government have done Joshi also praised the Odisha gov- by 17 paise a litre as international tailers associations and other fully, but there have been minerals, the Centre asked Wedneday well. They are earning a very ernment for its work in the mineral sec- oil prices tumbled to the lowest mass organisations to join plenty of occasions when the state governments to put up more good amount of revenue out of tor. “You have also done very well. You are since early February. the strike. we have faced violence and Yangon: In an apparent move to ` placate the protesters, the mines for auction to earn revenue. that from Odisha. Your government has done Petrol price was cut to 90.99 a Farmers have been torture. A large number of In response to a question asked by Biju well. In terms of auction and also in the litre in Delhi from `91.17 per litre, protesting for close to four farmers have also died dur- military junta currently in PRALHAD JOSHI I MINES MINISTER control in Myanmar, released Janata Dal (BJD) MP Ramesh Majhi overall mineral sector, they have done according to a price notification months now over the newly- ing the protests. So we seek Wednesday journalist Thein regarding the revision of royaltyon well and are receiving a very good amount of state-owned fuel retailers. Diesel enacted farm laws. Eleven support from all organisa- Zaw and hundreds of people minerals in the Lok Sabha, Union Coal However, there is no provision in the of revenue out of that,” Joshi said. now comes for `81.30 a litre in the rounds of talks with the tions who are against the imprisoned for demonstrating and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi said MMDR Act, which mandates the Central Earlier, Manjhi had asked the Joshi as national capital, down from `81.47 Centre have failed to solve newly-enacted farm laws,” against the coup which ousted that mines are the biggest source of government to revise the rates of roy- to when would the government decide previously. the imbroglio. Farmers want the SKM said in a statement elected government of Aung revenue in the entire world. These are alty for major minerals immediately on revision of royalty rates. Majhi had Rates have been reduced across complete repeal of the three released Wednesday. San Suu Kyi. AP journalist getting costly as ‘we are charging 42-45 after completion of three years of last said in the House that the rates were India and vary from state to state laws while the government It should be stated here Zaw was charged with per cent tax on the mines’. revision of rates,” Joshi said. revised last in 2014. “It’s been seven depending on the local taxation is not ready to do so. that farmers’ protests took violating a public order law “The Central Government shall not The Union Minister also said that the years, we have been facing losses due to (VAT). This is the first reduction Thousands of farmers, a new turn on Republic Day that carries a penalty of up to enhance the rates of royalty more than ministry had constituted a study group non-revision of royalty rates,” Majhi in fuel prices in over a year. Prices mostly from Punjab, Haryana when demonstrations three years in prison. P10 once during a period of three years. in this regard. He informed that the said in the house. were last reduced March 16, 2020. and western Uttar Pradesh, turned violent.

TTPS STAGE-III PROJECT LAST MINUTE FACELIFT CJI Bobde names Justice Ramana Naveen seeks early execution as his successor

AGENCIES pand the capacity of the station PRESS TRUST OF INDIA and install two units of 660 MW Bhubaneswar, March 24: Odisha each. The state-designated agency, New Delhi, March 24: Chief Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik GRIDCO Ltd promptly signed Power Justice of India SA Bobde who is requested Wednesday the Centre to Purchase Agreement (PPA) with set to retire April 23, has recom- address concerns related to closure NTPC in December 2010 for 660 mended senior-most judge Justice of Talcher Thermal Power Station MW, informed the chief minister. NV Ramana as his successor and (TTPS) and take steps for early ex- The chief minister said the the 48th CJI in keeping with con- ecution of the Stage-III project. closure of TTPS from March 31, vention and norms of seniority, Naveen wrote a letter to Union 2021 will have severe direct and sources said Wednesday. The CJI Power Minister RK Singh stating indirect impact on thousands of has sent the recommendation to that the ministry should direct execution of work. families and the local economy. the government and handed over the NTPC to go ahead with the The TTPS is one of the oldest Naveen urged the Union Minister a copy to Justice Ramana. TTPS expansion project stage -III thermal power stations of India to direct NTPC to address the con- As per norms, a written com- (1320 MW). The chief minister commissioned in 1968. The Stage- cerns related to the closure of munication from the incumbent pointed out that though the TTPS I (240 MW) and Stage-II (220MW) of TTPS. The Chief Minister also chief justice is sent a month before Stage-III expansion project has al- the plant were set up by Odisha assured the Union Minister and the his retirement. If the recommen- ready got the approval from the government in 1968 and 1982. Later, Centre of providing all kinds of dation is approved by the Odisha government in February NTPC acquired it in 1995. support from the Odisha OP PHOTO government, Justice Ramana will last year, NTPC is yet to start the In 2010, NTPC proposed to ex- government in this regard. An artisan puts finishing touches to decorative figures at Kathagada Sahi in Cuttack ahead of the Dola festival, Wednesday take charge April 23 as the next Chief Justice of India, April 24. He is set to retire August 26, 2022. MARKET WATCH Unemployment fears loom as COVID-19 cases spike INDEX VARIATION

SENSEX 49180.31 871.13 UNLOCK PHASES GAVE HOPE THAT THE ECONOMY WILL GET A BOOST, BUT APPREHENSIONS GROW WITH 2ND WAVE OF ATTACKS AGENCIES 23.5 per cent in April and remained BOURSES NIFTY 14549.40 265.40 n 1st anniversary of lockdown Ocoronavirus continues to be a at 21.7 per cent in May. It started DOLLAR 73.14 `0.18 New Delhi, March 24: The first an- huge source of worry tapering off from June onward niversary of lockdown will be ob- when it was recorded at 10.2 per EURO 85.84 `0.11 ob cuts may once more occur

CURRENCY served Thursday . It was on March cent in the month and further im- Jif restrictions are imposed GOLD `44,735 `89 25 last year that the nationwide proved to 7.4 per cent in July. lockdown was implemented to pre- nemployment rate highest at However, the unemployment rate SILVER `65,380 `408 vent the spread of COVID-19. A 9.1% in December 2020 swinging like a pendulum went BULLION U year has passed and even though up to 9.1 per cent in December Born August 27, 1957 in there was steady decline in COVID- rocked the entire nation. 2020 but then improved in January Ponnavaram village of Andhra 19 cases, the number of new infec- According to the Centre for to 6.5 per cent. However, amid the Pradesh’s Krishna district, Justice

WEATHER tions has suddenly picked up from Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) sudden spike in cases, experts are Ramana was enrolled as an ad- y BHUB CTK the second week of March this year. data, the unemployment rate was apprehensive that unemployment vocate February 10, 1983. He func-

When the lockdown was first an- Phased reopening started June 1, horizon again. recorded at 6.9 per cent in February rate may rise if restrictions are im- tioned as the acting Chief Justice

k y m c MAX 40.0° 38.8° nounced, India had only 500 cases 2020 and there were signs that India The government had imposed a 2021 which is slightly better than 7.8 posed once again. of the Andhra Pradesh from March and around 50 people had died due was limping back to normalcy lockdown to curb the spread of the per cent in the same month last year Experts said the farm sector has 10, 2013 to May 20, 2013. He was el- TEMP MIN 21.8° 21.8° Forecast to COVID-19. The tally has gone up before the second wave struck again. pandemic, but this impacted eco- and 8.8 per cent in March 2020, dur- done well which engages over 55 per evated as Chief Justice of Delhi Humidity 41% 39% to 11.68 million since then accord- Vaccination is continuing in a ro- nomic and commercial activities. It ing which lockdown was imposed. cent of India’s population but there High Court, September 2, 2013 and Fog/mist in ing to Health Ministry figures. The bust manner, but even then dark also resulted in job losses and later The data showed that the un- is a need for improvement in hir- became a Supreme Court judge Rainfall Nil Nil the morning death toll has reached 1,60,166. COVID-19 clouds are hovering on the on, the exodus of migrant workers employment rate had peaked to ing in urban and industrial areas. February 17, 2014. P2 MIRREN CAST AS VILLAIN IN TAYLOR SWIFT, MOM DONATE $50K THURSDAY | MARCH 25 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS TO COVID-19-AFFECTED FAMILY Actress Helen Mirren has been cast as Singer Taylor Swift and her mother Andrea donated Hespera, the villainous daughter of the god $50,000 to a family of five daughters who lost their Atlas, in Shazam! Fury Of The Gods, a sequel father to Covid-19 in Memphis. The singer and her to the 2019 film, Shazam. The movie is set y mother contributed through a fundraiser called

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FORTUNE FORECAST ‘On OTT, your Vicky’s Neha is like a daughter recipe for to me: Neetu Kapoor ARIES name is not success Mumbai: Veteran actress Neetu 12, congratulated the singer on her Kapoor, who met singer Neha Kakkar recent wedding. An enterprising day. The during a recent shoot of Indian Idol Neetu said that she has always stars say you may visit an ancient place. A Mumbai: Actor Vicky Kaushal season shared a great equation with Neha, museum, perhaps, or a historical place. enough’ has shared his recipe for success. not just professionally, but person- But your health may require some atten- He says hard work is some- ally as well. tion, says Ganesha. If so, it's a good idea Mumbai: Actress Kirti thing that marinates “Neha is just not a singer but a to spend an evening by yourself. Kulhari, who has been over time. beautiful soul and she is just like a part of many OTT proj- Vicky posted a daughter to me. My blessings are ects including The Girl picture on social always going to be with her wherever TAURUS On The Train and Four media, where he she would be,” she said. More Shots Please, says is seen practic- It will be a thought-pro- that OTT has changed ing archery. He voking day with titbits of success and rewards the way showbiz works. also referenced scattered here and there, says Ganesha. If She says that for an author-gospel you feel you got the short end of the stick, OTT project, a big name musician Kirk do not let it affect your morale. Every sun- may garner buzz ini- Franklin in the rise comes with a different promise and tially but after that it’s caption. today is not the end of the world. just the content that “Hard-work matters. is something you “If you are claim- marinate over GEMINI ing to make content- time... it’s not mi- oriented stuff, then you crowaveable.. #kirk- Your desire for a clean have to have people who franklin,” he wrote. house will reach the level of obsession, predicts do justice to it. OTT is The actor, who Ganesha. You may plan to wash your car, a space where initial was last seen in the clean your yard and arrange your attraction might hap- horror film Bhoot wardrobe. And you don't trust the house- pen due to a popular Part One: The maid with any of the chores, because no face but at the end of it, Haunted Ship, is one can clean the house better than you. your name is not working on his enough. I want to see next Sardar something real and Udham Singh, A deeply-touched Neha re- CANCER valuable if I am giving where he plays sponded by thanking Neetu, Though your thoughts my five hours to a show the titular revo- who also gave her ‘shaadi ka and views may be quite on OTT. Good perform- lutionary. He will shagun’. radical, you will be ance is what works at the also be seen in “I am just speechless, re- largely restrained while acting on them, portends Ganesha. You end. Rather than projects, the film The ceiving a blessing from such will have no problems starting a new cinema is being created in a Immortal a renowned actress is the venture or love affair, and taking the lot of ways,” says the Pink actress. Ashwatthama best thing that has ever required action to keep them afloat. Talking about mass entertainers that fea- and Takht, and happened to me in this en- ture big male superstars, Kirti adds that most Kirti Kulhari has an untitled tire journey. I will keep it of them are produced by these stars and, project with for- with me my entire life,” LEO hence, they have the bigger say. IANS mer beauty queen Neha said. IANS Time is one thing that Manushi Chhillar. you have in short IANS change today, says Ganesha. There is every possibility that you shall remain extreme- ly busy. The tasks may be small — like writing a letter to revive old contacts — but it is important that you do them. FIRST BATCH OF FILMS FIGHT TO SURVIVE Everyone was expecting ness resumed. made. When the release came closer, strictions and night curfews and However, the business isn’t off there was a sudden rapid rise in these factors have affected the VIRGO that public will come to to a flying start. The audience, it Covid cases. Everyone was ex- films’ box office business. Most Family affairs will pre- seems, is still too cautious to ven- pecting that public will come to importantly the scare of rising dominate today. They theatres but the outpour will even control your ture to cinema halls what with theatres but the outpour was not cases to a major extent deters the thoughts to the exclu- was not as expected, number of Covid cases on the rise as expected,” says family audience sion of everything else. Things will in many parts of India, notably trade analyst Atul and people in look up on the business front. You may says trade analyst Mumbai -- the hub of film business. Mohan. groups. Restrictions spend time relaxing in the evening. Atul Mohan According to the website Keeping the were not very Bollywood Hungama, the current situation prominent in the AGENCIES Rajkummar Rao-Janhvi Kapoor in mind, he feels last week when LIBRA starrer Roohi managed a first week- that the industry Roohi released.” ith news of theatres opening end collection Rs 12.58 crore (nett), “should wait, in- Does the current Of late, you have been up, Hindi film producers after releasing March 11. stead of taking very concerned about W business of films the health of one of your wasted no time in announcing re- A week later, the John Abraham- risks”, and adds: spell a word of cau- close friends. Take this lease dates of their films, which Emraan Hashmi starrer Mumbai “In the current situation, when tion for the upcoming releases? day to lay your fears to rest by spending were in the pipeline due to lock- Saga has managed a weekend col- A representational image cases are multiplying, we should "There is a huge line-up of films are time with that friend. Work can wait, as down. Roohi, Sandeep Aur Pinky lection of Rs 8.74 crore (nett). ideally delay by a couple of more awaiting. The producers' frater- today you must prove to yourself, if not to Faraar and Mumbai Saga were Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, star- tions. As per the website, the film’s ing these films a hasty move. Things weeks.” nity is supporting the exhibitors. others, that ‘a friend in need is a friend indeed'. Ganesha wishes you the very best. among the earliest big productions ring Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti first weekend collection is around were looking quite good when these Trade analyst Taran Adarsh It's a wait-and-watch situation right to test the water as box office busi- Chopra, opened below expecta- 0.25 crore. “I wouldn’t call releas- release date announcements were points out: “There have been re- now," he replies.

SCORPIO Your mind shall take over the proceedings today. SUDOKU And it shall, in all likeli- post To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, ness, draw you to the PEANUTS work bench and keep your nose to the CROSSWORD column and box must contain the numbers grindstone. But your heart will flutter like a 0 to 9 and the letters A to E. butterfly, and if you manage to strike the right balance, you may win over your spe- cial one and your boss too, says Ganesha.

SAGITTARIUS Tough times do not last, but tough people do, remember this fact and move ahead in life. Try to make the complicated life simpler by your optimistic approach. Speak politely and give up your ego. Shun luxuries, suggests Ganesha. CALVIN AND HOBBES CAPRICORN You will have heard of many emotional fools who let sentiments rule their lives. Try not be one of them, and if it's too difficult a task, at least pretend not to be one of them, for SOLUTIONS Ganesha says going by your feelings can leave you at a low ebb.

AQUARIUS Today, you will experi- ence the harmonious bal- ance between logic and emotion. You will conse- quently know how to mix business BREVITY

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Not Addressing the media here after effects of heatwave in the state and us operators had been requested Capital Territory of Delhi only Delhi but this Bill will inspection of Covid preparedness also strengthen public amenities. Bto ensure availability of adequate (Amendment) Bill, 2021’. The party have its impact all over the at Biju Patnaik International Airport Special Relief Commissioner drinking water and ORS, ice boxes stated that the Bill undermines the country and first aid boxes in their buses (BPIA), BMC Commissioner Prem (SRC), Pradeep Kumar Jena power of a democratically elected PRASANNA ACHARYA | BJD MP Chanda Chaudhary said that the Wednesday informed the media ahapatra asked the Labour government. civic authority will opt for RAT about decisions taken by Chief Mdepartment to refrain labourers While speaking on the Bill in It is to be mentioned here that the testing rather RT-PCR tests in a Secretary during the meeting. from working between 11am & 3pm the Upper House, BJD Bill amends certain powers and bid to detect and efficiently track “Every year the state government to avoid their hardships Parliamentary party leader in the responsibilities of the Legislative the passengers. takes decision to counter heatwave Rajya Sabha Prasanna Acharya Assembly and the LG of Delhi. It “On-the-spot testing will only be and effects of summer in the state. of water availability will also be 11am & 3pm to avoid their hard- and ORS, ice boxes and first aid said that this Bill will have wider seeks to ensure that the Lieutenant through RAT as we need immedi- During this time, water woes often made. Awareness campaigns will be ships. “Several schools and col- boxes in their buses. “Forest de- repercussions in the country and Governor is necessarily granted ate results. Tracking would become escalate. So, directions have been launched for the public urging them leges are closed now. In places, partment has been asked to take the Union government should have an opportunity to exercise the difficult if we take samples and let given by Chief Secretary to offi- to keep water for stray animals and where the classes have started, steps to counter forest fires. Water consulted all stakeholders before in- power in a select category of cases, go passengers while we wait for re- cials to ensure timely repair of birds near their houses. For sum- we will try to make the classes in Resources department has been troducing this Bill. in emergency. sults through RT-PCR. However, if tube-wells. The piped water sup- mer stroke, dedicated wards will be the morning besides empowering asked to check the dams and re- “This Bill undermines the power The Bill also gives powers to LG someone is carrying any RT-PCR re- ply will be maintained during the arranged in local hospitals where them with adequate arrangements lease water timely. The Discoms of a democratically elected gov- to make rules in matters which ports, he/she will be exempted from period.” AC and other special medicines like ORS and drinking water,” will be asked to ensure that power ernment and is also against the fall outside the preview of Delhi testing,” the BMC Commissioner He also said, “Attempts will be will be made available.” Jena said. supply disruptions are reduced. principles of cooperative federal- Legislative Assembly. It has a pro- said. He also said that passengers made to ensure electricity prob- Jena said that Mahapatra asked The SRC said that bus operators Electricity to hospitals and other es- ism. Not only Delhi but this Bill will vision that all executive actions to coming from red-flag stats will have lems do not create inconvenience to the Labour department to refrain had been requested to ensure avail- sential services will be ensured,” have its impact all over the coun- be taken in the name of the to go through RAT. It can be men- people. For wildlife, arrangements labourers from working between ability of adequate drinking water Jena mentioned. try,” Acharya said in the House. Lieutenant Governor. tioned the state government had red-flagged 12 states and mandated a 7-day home isolation for returnees from Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Madhya 37 anti-trafficking units ‘Healthcare practitioners must set standards’ Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, Karnataka, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, POST NEWS NETWORK The BJD MP told the termed it disproportionate given Delhi and Chandigarh. to tackle missing children the number of states in the country. “We have requested the POST NEWS NETWORK The department has New Delhi, March 24: The Biju House that earlier He also cautioned the government Government Railway Police (GRP) ` Janata Dal (BJD) Wednesday sup- treatment was that the process of granting ac- and local police for assistance at Bhubaneswar, March 24: In bid received 3.99 crore ported the National Commission creditation to private institutions on railway station. Additional forces to ensure safety of children with for setting up and for Allied and Healthcare considered doctor a large scale opens up avenues of ma- will be deployed and testing will special focus on tackling missing Professions Bill, 2021 and sug- centric but this Bill nipulation and corruption and that be increased, especially given the children cases, the Odisha Police strengthening AHTUs gested that everybody who deals this needs to be checked. festive season ahead. Moreover, has established 37 Integrated Anti- throughout the state with patients shall have some makes treatment It is to be mentioned here that the we will also begin random test- Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs) recognition and should set stan- patient centric Bill seeks to regulate and standard- ing of hostels of different colleges in 36 police districts and at CID- ening these desks at 500 police dards of education and compet- ise the education and practice of al- to check spread of Covid among CB, Odisha. stations throughout the state. itiveness. lied and healthcare professionals. students,” Chaudhary added. According to a release issued Purchase and delivery of items are Speaking on the Bill in Lok ODISHA IN of education and competi- The Bill defines an ‘allied health by the Odisha Police, the depart- under process. Sabha, Cuttack MP Bhartruhari tiveness,” Mahtab said. He professional’ as an associate, tech- ment has received Rs 3.99 crore This apart, web portal ‘TRACK Mahtab informed the House that added that there are many al- nician, or technologist trained to Gandhi Shilpa for setting up and strengthening CHILD’ has been functional since earlier treatment was considered lied and healthcare practi- support the diagnosis and treatment AHTUs throughout the state. January 31, 2013 for tracing the doctor centric but this Bill makes tioners, who are anonymous, of any illness, disease, injury, or im- Bazaar concludes Purchase and delivery of items missing children. Photograph and treatment patient centric. ation, standardisation, and regu- unchecked and underused in the pairment. While a ‘healthcare pro- Bhubaneswar: The 10-day Gandhi are under process, said the release. particulars of both missing and “This Bill classifies 15 major pro- larisation of these professions as has healthcare system. fessional’ includes a scientist, ther- Shilpa Bazaar-2021 concluded at Unit- Mahila and Sishu Desks (women recovered children are regularly up- fessional categories including 53 been expressed by a number of ex- Mahtab flagged concern over apist, or any other professional who III Exhibition Ground here Wednesday. and child desks) have been set up loaded on this portal the district of- professions in allied and health- perts. It is necessary that every- granting only 12 slots to the state studies, advises, researches, super- The fair organised by Odisha State Co- in 53 police stations across the ficials concerned. care streams. There is a need for a body who deals with patients has council members by the Allied and vises, or provides preventive and operative Handicraft Corporation Ltd state in order to receive complaints Similarly, the release claimed statutory mechanism for enumer- some recognition and set standards Healthcare Council of India and curative health services. (Utkalika) in association with relating to children, listening to that regular videoconferences are Development Commissioner for their grievance with sympathy being conducted by DGP and ADGP, Handicrafts, saw more than three lakh and ensure proper legal action. CID/Crime on the issues of miss- footfall and over Rs 80 lakh business. As per a government notifica- ing/trafficked children and in- MEDICS’ STIR Artisans from 16 states showcased tion (No.15125/CP&M, Dated structions have been given to take their products of terracotta, zari and 03.04.2018), the state government effective measures to prevent traf- silk work, woodcraft, blue pottery, jute work, silver art, wood inlay, handloom, has also notified that police offi- ficking/missing children. stonework, tie and dye, and several cers posted at Mahila and Sishu Odisha Police in technical col- such items at the exhibition. desks are designated as juvenile laboration with Unicef has or- welfare officers as per provision ganised a campaign titled “PAREE of Section 107(1) of the Juvenile PAIEN KATHATIYE” from May Bhub-Bhadrak MEMU Justice (Care and Protection of 28, 2018 to June 12, 2018 to sensitize train from April 7 Children) Act 2015. Rs 5 crore the general public against sexual have been received for strength- harassment on minor girl. Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) Wednesday announced the run of MEMU train between Bhubaneswar and Bhadrak from April 7, 2021 as per Cuttack student found dead in City hotel the following. The train will leave Bhubaneswar at 17:55hrs April 7 and reach Bhadrak at 21:15hrs. While POST NEWS NETWORK staying in the hotel room for the last returning, it will leave Bhadrak at couple of days. 06:15hrs April 8 and reach Bhubaneswar, March 24: The Abhishek had gone to OMP Bhubaneswar at 09:50hrs. Earlier, ECoR Commissionerate Police Wednesday Chhak in Cuttack at around 5pm had announced running of MEMU trains recovered the body of a youth under March 22. The youth had to hand between Bhubaneswar & Keonjhar and mysterious circumstances from over money to the driver of a truck between Puri & Anugul. Apart from this, inside a hotel room in Sailashree owned by the family. As he did not running of Special train between Hatia Vihar here. return home for a long time, his fam- & Puri, Sambalpur & Puri and between A team of police broke open the ily lodged an FIR alleging that he Paradeep & Puri were also announced doors of the hotel and found the has been murdered. Police have for convenience of passengers. youth dead. The deceased was iden- registered a case of unnatural tified as Abhishek Kumar Nayak death in this connection and from Urali village under Sadar po- launched a probe. The actual cause WASSUP TODAY lice limits in Cuttack, a police of- of death can be ascertained only ficial said. According to police after the post-mortem report ar- BHUBANESWAR sources, Abhishek, a third-year rives. Prima facie evidence sug- n Conference of Biju Patnaik commerce student, had been miss- gests that the youth died due to Pharmacy Students’ Association, ing since March 22. The youth was poisoning, the official stated. A group of medical students stages a dharna in front of Raj Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, Wednesday, to press for fulfilment of their various demands OP PHOTO Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar, Unit-IX, 9 am n Gunjan Evening by Gunjan Dance Academy, Utkal Rangamanch, 10.30 am Cop ‘slaps’ senior citizen during probe n ‘Blood transfusion safer with NAT-PCR’ Awareness Programme by Sanjivani Diagnostic, CRP Square, 5 pm POST NEWS NETWORK IIC Devendra Biswal. “I contacted POST NEWS NETWORK advanced facility can play a key the IIC over phone and urged him n Drama festival by Arohana, Six hospitals role in better scrutiny of blood Khurda, March 24: The in- to come to the police station at the Rabindra Mandap, 6.30 pm Bhubaneswar, March 24: With in the state bank samples. spector in-charge (IIC) of earliest. I told the IIC that I was the inclusion of Nucleic have started “Several advanced countries in Chandaka police station allegedly unable to wait for long due to BALIANTA Amplification Acid Test-Polymers the world are using this technol- slapped a senior citizen and hurled health complications. However, I n Kalasa Yatra to mark the 4th Chain Reaction (NAT-PCR) in se- offering the ogy. The system can help us in pro- abuses at him while the latter was forced to wait for two hours annual yagya of Goddess Udia, lected government hospitals in advanced tecting more lives with better was summoned in connection to meet the IIC,” said Mahapatra Nakhara, 12 noon Odisha, double checking of donated scrutiny of the blood samples used with a land dispute Tuesday. in his complaint. blood samples against fatal infec- testing which in blood transfusions,” said Dr Victim Biranchi Narayan Upon his arrival, the IIC hurled PURI tions has now become possible. can detect Debashis Mishra, Director, Blood Mahapatra, 65, of Binjhagiri expletives at Mahapatra and n Convention by Bhitamati Adhikar A total of six hospitals in the infections of Bank, Capital Hospital. Wednesday lodged a complaint in slapped him, said the complaint. Manch, Bhakta Salabega state have started offering the State government has collabo- this regard with Khurda Collector. “The IIC slapped me several times Conference Hall, 6 pm advanced testing which can detect HIV, Hepatitis rated with Swiss firm ‘Roche He also sent copies of the com- while enquiring about the land infections of HIV, Hepatitis B B and Diagnostics’, India to introduce the plaint to the Police Commissioner dispute,” Mahapatra alleged. Programmes/announcements and Hepatitis C which, in many system of advanced testing of blood of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, Rubbishing the allegation, IIC cases, could not be detected in samples. One out of every 200 units Bhubaneswar Deputy Biswal said, “Mahapatra has en- for wassup today may be sent to Hepatitis C the initial days of infection of blood tested in the state has in- Commissioner of Police (DCP) and croached upon a piece of land [email protected] for record, through conventional testing (Berhampur), Capital Hospital Odisha has a total of 57 blood fected blood (HIV or Hepatitis B or state 5T Secretary, sources said. and a complaint was lodged with it must also carry the sender’s methods like ELISA. (Bhubaneswar), SCB Medical banks being managed by Red Hepatitis C). Of these, Ganjam dis- Mahapatra, a heart patient, us. We had summoned him to the mobile number for our The hospitals equipped with this College (Cuttack), VIMSAR (Burla) Cross and Odisha government. trict has a maximum of one unit of reached the police station at police station as part of the probe.

verification, but not for publication. facility are MKCG Medical College and two others. Medical experts claim that the infected blood from 92 units. around 10am but could not find His allegation is baseless.”

k y m c P5 THURSDAY | MARCH 25 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR state

Mangrove depletes; no end to beach erosion IN MEMORIAM

k y m c BHITARKANIKA ECO-SYSTEM HAS BEEN FACING A DOUBLE JEOPARDY

POST NEWS NETWORK mangrove plants and 64 types of medicinal plants are found in this Kendrapara, March 24: Depleting forest. mangrove cover and constant ero- It is home to 215 varieties of in- sion of the beach have posed a se- digenous and migratory birds, salt rious threat to the eco-system of water crocodiles and 16 types of al- Bhitarkanika National Park in bino crocodiles like Gori and Malli. Kendrapara district, a report said. Earlier, the indigenous birds used Bhitarkanika is visited by tourists to reside in the heronry of from the state and beyond not only Bhitarkanika but have now shifted for its diverse eco-system featur- to Mathadia and ing many mangrove species, salt- Lakshmiprasadadia after their habi- water crocodile, Indian python, tats were threatened. king cobra, black ibis, darters and The destruction in environment many other species of flora and has deprived the birds of a safe fauna, but also for migratory birds, habitat and a reduction in number rare Olive Ridley turtles and other Coastal erosion has wiped off green cover at Agarnasi island OP PHOTO of marine creatures like dolphins. animals. On the other hand the sea level is The saltwater crocodiles, dol- Fact file rising due to global warming. phins, host of medicinal plants and Moreover, discharge of toxic ef- mangrove forests are the main at- The forest land here The Bhitarkanika is rich in bio-diversity. As many fluents from the prawn gheries and Artistes enact a play on ‘Gandhinka Odisha’ at Aranyaka Manch in Sambalpur Wednesday OP PHOTO traction for the tourists. has turned into a as 72 types of mangrove plants and 64 types of industries has impacted the nesting However, with passage of time, safe haven for medicinal plants are found in this forest. It is home and breeding sites of Olive Ridley the eco-system of Bhitarkanika illegal Bangladeshi to 215 varieties of indigenous and migratory birds, turtles while decline in flow of has come under serious threat due immigrants. This salt water crocodiles and 16 types of albino freshwater to the wetland might to various reasons. Scarcity of fresh- has led to depletion crocodiles like Gori and Malli lead to its destruction someday, water has affected the wetland, of mangrove cover they warned. Chandbali MLA threatens cop while global warming and climate in the area and Coastal erosion has sharply increased due to When contacted, divisional for- change are leading to rapid ero- rampant poaching destruction of mangrove forests by the est officer Bikash Ranjan Dash said POST NEWS NETWORK AUDIO GOES VIRAL In the audio clip, Ray was heard sion of the coastline. of wild animals and Bangladeshi immigrants. The mangrove forests are efforts are being made to check in- pressurising Behera to arrest some Moreover, this forest land has marine creatures known as sea wall as they help prevent erosion of filtration of Bangladeshis into the Bhubaneswar/Bhadrak, March people in connection with a group turned into a safe haven for the il- the beach due to rising tidal waves wetland, planting of mangrove 24: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leg- clash. The MLA also threatened legal Bangladeshi immigrants. This saplings to spread the green cover islator from Chandbali Assembly the cop to transfer him to Motu has led to depletion of mangrove and demolish illegal prawn gheries constituency in Bhadrak district area of Maoist-infested Malkangiri cover in the area and rampant charged from the prawn gheries Jena, Manoj Nayak and intellec- are being taken up at regular in- Byomakesh Ray allegedly threat- in case the official fails to follow his poaching of wild animals and ma- and industrial wastes have pushed tual Matrudutt Mohanty said that tervals. ened a police officer over phone. instructions. rine creatures. Coastal erosion has the environment of Bhitarkanika the Bhitarkanika is a gift of na- The restrictions imposed from An audio clip of his conversation “You know about the political sharply increased due to destruc- towards destruction. This has ture for the mankind. The wetland time to time, such as fishing ban, with the cop has gone viral on so- MLA Byomakesh Ray problems in the locality, but you tion of mangrove forests by the sparked serious concern among grown with the brackish water of have helped check poaching of wild cial media. Speaker Surjya Narayan Patro and are intentionally aggravating them. Bangladeshi immigrants. The man- the environmentalists, social ac- Bay of Bengal and freshwater of animals and marine creatures. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a ruling from him in this regard. You must have heard about Motu. grove forests are known as sea wall tivists and local residents. Brahmani and Baitarani rivers is However, a special survey should be Wednesday raked up the issue in the According to sources, Ray had a I will hold talks with the DG (Director as they help prevent erosion of the A researcher Dr PN Gourang, a tourists’ paradise. undertaken to assess the reason Assembly during the Zero Hour. telephonic conversation with as- General) of police and dump you beach due to rising tidal waves. environmentalist Hemant Kumar The Bhitarkanika is rich in bio- behind constant erosion of the Leader of Opposition Pradipta Naik sistant sub-inspector of Bansada po- there,” the Chandbali MLA was These apart, toxic chemicals dis- Rout, social activists Bhuban Mohan diversity. As many as 72 types of beach, he added. sought the intervention of the lice station Gurucharan Behera. heard saying in the viral audio. Ray also warned the cop of ‘stay- ing within his limits’. Ray admit- Tubectomy: Doctor Jumbo tramples 2 ted his conversation with the cop, 7-day home isolation mandatory but declined to comment on the leaves needle in uterus 2 TOP MAOISTS labourers to death issue. On the other hand, the ASI for people coming from outside said he will work with the same POST NEWS NETWORK POST NEWS NETWORK sincerity wherever he is posted.

Koraput, March 24: A doctor at LAY DOWN ARMS Sambalpur, March 24: A wild Koraput district headquarters tusker trampled two labourers to hospital (DHH) in Jeypore town left death at Kudhernisha village under a broken needle in a female pa- Sadar range in Sambalpur dis- tient’s uterus while conducting a trict at Tuesday night. tubectomy on her. The deceased were identified The woman Wednesday nar- as Telenga Oram (50) and Jayaram rated her plight alleging that she Mirdha (55). had to undergo utter misery and According to reports, the two run around four hospitals across were working as bamboo cutters three Odisha districts for relief. The under the forest development cor- bizarre incident occurred owing poration. After doing their work, to apparent medical negligence the duo was taking rest at 9 pm by the doctor, the woman lamented. POST NEWS NETWORK Later, the top Red-rebel was pro- when the elephant barged into it According to a source, the fe- moted to the cadre of Area and trampled them. As the tusker Police are on vigil as night curfew was imposed in Malkangiri till March 31 male patient was identified as Sabitri Rayagada, March 24: In a major Committee Member (ACM) and is on a rampaging spree in the Majhi of Parata village under crackdown Wednesday, two dreaded was transferred to Kalahandi Local area, locals nicknamed the ani- POST NEWS NETWORK ple working outside the state are Nandapur block in the district. She Maoists involved in a number of Organisation Squad (LOS) May mal as ‘Don’. coming home to take part in had undergone tubectomy at the Naxal activities in the past in 2018. Subsequently, he had been Telenga died on the spot while Malkangiri, March 24: As Covid Badayatra. DHH March 16. After she com- Rayagada, Kalahandi and working in Kalahandi LOS of Jayaram succumbed to his in- cases are increasing in the coun- Besides, the sudden spike of plained of severe pain in her ab- Kandhamal districts laid down Bansadhara-Ghumusur-Nagabali juries on the way to Veer Surendra try and the state, the Malkangiri Covid cases (170 persons testing domen following the surgery, an X- their arms before Rayagada (BGN) division. Lachhu had joined Sai Institute of Medical Sciences administration has been on its positive in the last 24 hours) in the ray was conducted which revealed Superintendent of Police Rahula Area Committee of and Research (VIMSAR) in Burla. toes. Some safety and preventive state, has left the district admin- that a broken part of a needle which Vivekanand Sharma. Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh- The forest department has pro- guidelines prepared by the ad- istration worried. was used for stitching the surgical According to police, the two were Nayagarh (KKBN) division as a vided Rs 40,000 as initial com- ministration have been enforced The district administration has cut has been left in her uterus. identified as Manku Oyam alias party member in April 2015. pensation to the bereaved fami- from Wednesday. Night curfew directed people coming from out- The DHH doctors later referred Jayaram of Karemarka village and Lachhu has been working for lies. has been imposed from 9pm till side to remain in home isolation. Sabitri to SLN Medical College Lachhu Madkam alias Biswanath different area committees and LOS The casualties triggered ten- midnight of March 31. It has warned of action against and Hospital at the district head- of Adismet area, both in Bijapur dis- under KKBN and BGN) division sion in the village as forest officials Seven-day home quarantine them in case they violate safety quarters for removal of the needle. trict of Chhattisgarh. since 2015. Subsequently, he was rushed to the village. The locals has been made mandatory for the guidelines. Notably, a team of doctors at Manku of Sunabeda Area working in Kalahandi LOS of BGN have been spending sleepless nights people coming to Malkangiri from During the celebration of the SCB Medical College and Hospital Committee of the Manipur-Nuapada division, the police official added. for the last six months as elephants other districts, a report said. ongoing Badayatra, the district in Cuttack has successfully re- division under outlawed CPI Notably, Manku was carrying a are on a damaging spree. In the last Collector Dr Y Vijay has issued administration imposed night moved the needle after striving (Maoist) organisation had joined as cash prize of Rs 4 lakh and Lachhu one year, seven people in the area guidelines keeping in view the curfew from 9 pm till midnight of for over two hours. Sabitri’s con- a party member in November 2011, was carrying a prize of Rs 1 lakh, have lost their lives in the ele- fact that a large number of peo- March 31. dition is stated to be stable now. a police official said. on their heads respectively. phant attack.

Fire rages in RESIDENTS SORE OVER HIKE IN HOLDING TAX AND USERS’ FEE Hathidhara forest POST NEWS NETWORK HC moved against BeMC Talagaon, March 24: For last several days, fire has been raging POST NEWS NETWORK in Hatidhara forest under Madhapuyr range in Boudh dis- Berhmapur, March 24: The move of trict. The fire has already caused the Berhampur Municipal Corporation massive damage to the flora and (BeMC) to hike holding tax and users’ fauna while forest officials and fee has triggered resistance from local firefighters have been trying to residents. bring the flames under control. Workers of various political parties According to reports, a fire like the BJP, the Congress and vari- broke out in the Ranihatsahi for- ous labour unions have staged protests est Monday. It was brought under against it. Citing the move as anti-peo- control there. ple, the Congress leader and lawyer In the evening, fire spread in Pitabas Panda have moved High Court Hatidhara, a km away from against it, by filing a writ petition. Gandapaju village. Owing to rag- The petitioner has made the BeMC ing fire, the atmospheric temper- commissioner, the Collector and the FILE PHOTO atures have gone up, making life state government as a party. difficult for people living in the pe- In the petition, it was stated that The petitioner has appealed since then. The Collector has been as- riphery of the forest. the Odisha Municipal Corporation Act signed the additional responsibility of Hatidhara forest is abutting to has been sidelined while notifica- to the HC to seek a reply the civic body’s administrator. Padmatola forest. These forests tion to this effect has been issued from the state government “In this situation, hiking of holding are rich with valuable timber without holding a public hearing. tax and users’ fee is illegal. And the man- species like sal, saguan trees. It is Collection of excessive holding tax is as to why such a decision agement of the BeMC is vested with the vibrant wildlife. If the fire keeps anti-people. was enforced in a hurry, state government. In this situation, on spreading, it may affect The petitioner has appealed to the HC hiking holding tax is a burden on peo- Padmatole forest too, locals to seek replies from the state govern- apart from submitting all ple. It should be scrapped immedi- lamented. ment as to why this decision was taken documents about the hike ately,” he added. Locals alleged that as forest fire in a hurry. All the relevant documents Locals said the decision to enhance is spreading, wild animals stray related to hike of holding tax and users’ taxes was taken in haste without tak- into human habitations, thus en- fees should be sought from the state gov- move has issued a notification on users’ ing into consideration the problems

dangering their lives. ernment, the petitioner said. fee January 7, 2021 while the term of the faced by people due to the pandemic.

k y m c They laid stress on public The BeMC is already collecting users’ municipal council has expired two Several outfits and political parties awarness on the forest protec- fees from residents for lifting of garbage. years ago. termed the move as arbitrary and tion, pointing out that as the Collection of users’ fees is also illegal, The tenure of elected representa- urged the State government to not col- forest department is not he observed. tives of BeMC ended September 2018 lect the enhanced taxes till livelihood equipped to handle fire, it may The petitioner also pointed out that while no elections have been held for of people, hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, spread to other areas. Berhampur Municipal Corporation’s various posts including the Mayor is normalised. P6 THURSDAY | MARCH 25 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR power post

FOCUS ECONOMY When mind is still, then truth

gets her chance to be heard

k y m in the purity of the silence.” c SRI AUROBINDO CENTRAL BANKS’ TAPER DILEMMA

entral banks’ unconven- of all eligible bonds outstanding. tional policies undoubt- A lower market free float could edly rescued financial reduce the number of active in- Killer CPV Cmarkets in 2020 when the vestors, increase volatility, and COVID-19 pandemic was at its reduce price discovery in future pe- ndia is in the throes of a terrible viral epidemic. Much worse than the height. But those actions now leave riods of stress. Consequently, a bird flu, much worse than the swine flu. It has 91% mortality and, while central banks joined at the hip true picture of liquidity and fi- Iit is mainly dogs, it can spread to cats of all kinds as well and God knows with credit markets, and market nancing conditions in certain mar- which other animals. The killer is the deadly Canine Parvo Virus (CPV). participants more reliant than kets will probably emerge only if Outbreaks have been reported from all over India. Thousands of pups have ever on their support. and when central banks start to died. My own People For Animals shelters have several thousand cases ad- From a credit-market perspec- scale back their portfolios. mitted. Shelters from Mangalore to Siliguri have shut down and refused to tive, this represents a Catch-22 sit- Global investors have benefited admit normal accident cases as they are full of parvo-afflicted, dying, ani- uation for both central banks and from central banks’ stabilization mals. Each shelter is a war zone with makeshift drip stands, or volunteers investors. How can central banks of credit markets, and there have patiently holding IV fluids while they go slowly into small dying bodies. continue to support the economic been fewer pandemic-related de- Government refuses to even acknowledge this viral epidemic. While recovery while developing an exit faults to date than many partici- they were quick to strangle and burn millions of birds during the bird flu strategy that doesn’t undermine pants initially feared. But low in- epidemic, because they thought it would affect humans, they have com- market stability? And how will Global debt was forecast to peak at 267% of terest rates and sustained monetary pletely ignored the Parvo Virus one – probably because they think it will not Patrick Drury Byrne investors, who prize stability but stimulus have made it difficult affect humans. and Sylvain Broyer also seek higher yields, react if GDP at the end of 2020 and is set to remain for fixed-income investors to gen- So, government refuses to give vaccines to poor people and to street ani- and when monetary policymakers elevated as governments continue issuing debt erate target returns, with ap- mals, and government hospitals do not treat parvo cases because they say step back from providing direct proximately 90% of global bonds they do not have the budget for drips and antibiotics. 80% of all Indian vets market support? to fund critical recovery measures. Central trading at a yield below 2% at the are employed by the government and they sit idly in government clinics which THROUGH A With low interest rates for most banks have been a cornerstone investor in end of 2020. Recent yield-curve open at 10 am and close at 2 pm – while lakhs of the past decade, it was clear steepening has provided some of animals fall dead, untreated. If you ask the COMBINATION OF from the start of the COVID-19 many transactions, providing governments and respite, but central banks’ sup- same vets to go and strangle chickens they will RATE SETTING, crisis that central banks had little (to a lesser degree) corporate firms with the port remains critical to the global happily do so. room for maneuver with conven- economic recovery – and the longer There are two prominent strains of the ca- FINANCING, AND tional policy tools. They would certainty of low-cost financing it remains in place, the more it nine parvovirus (CPV-2a and CPV-2b) from the WIDESPREAD QE, have to lean even more heavily may imperil fixed-income returns. genus family of Parvoviridae. It spreads through on unconventional measures, in- Lower fixed-income returns infected faeces, vomit, blood, touch, surfaces, cloth- CENTRAL BANKS cluding initiating or extending bility in 2020. They also indirectly by the continued need to support have obvious consequences for ing etc. Shelters, kennels, clinics, public parks NOW PLAY A corporate asset-purchase pro- fueled record corporate bond is- the economic recovery. Global pension funds and future retirees, are prime locations where the virus lurks. Its grams. In the case of the US Federal suance and a 60% drop in invest- debt was forecast to peak at 267% while investors are also chasing favourite victim is the young pup, but unvac- MORE PIVOTAL Reserve, the announcement of ment-grade corporate bond spreads of GDP at the end of 2020 and is higher yields by taking on new cinated dogs in general are vulnerable. Undetected these measures during 2020 coin- from their March highs. set to remain elevated as gov- and longer-duration risks, or in- or diagnosed at a later stage, it is almost al- ROLE THAN IN cided with investment-grade cor- This restoration of stability ernments continue issuing debt creased credit risks, which ulti- ways fatal within 48 - 72 hours. THE PAST porate bonds’ peak spread. was hard won, requiring exten- to fund critical recovery meas- mately could destabilize the sys- There is a silent massacre going on, but gov- Maneka Gandhi “Coincided” is the key word sive quantitative easing (QE) and ures. Central banks have been a tem that central banks worked so ernment municipalities, health authorities, here. It is not clear whether these new or extended interventions, cornerstone investor in many hard to bolster. Leveraged loan is- animal husbandry departments in every There is absolutely actions mean that conventional particularly in corporate credit transactions, providing govern- suance by B-minus rated bor- state refuse to respond with either short or no government tools are now less effective in markets. Through a combination ments and (to a lesser degree) rowers has risen to a record high, long term measures. In one district only – restoring market confidence in of rate setting, financing, and corporate firms with the certainty according to a February report Uttar Dinajpur – one parvo vaccination policy in any state times of stress, or whether the widespread QE, central banks of low-cost financing. by S&P Global Market Intelligence, camp was held after the government dis- for mandatory pandemic’s idiosyncratic nature now play a more pivotal role than Because central banks’ sover- while borrowing costs have fallen pensary received 342 cases in a week with required a precision strike of sup- in the past. eign-debt purchases are unlikely to their lowest point since the 2008 100% mortality, as there were no drip stands vaccination of all port to the particularly vulnerable But what is their long-term plan? to change in the medium term, global financial crisis. or IV fluids available! Across the country vet- dogs for CPV corporate sector. Central banks could maintain QE, their holdings will increase further. Central banks are clearly not erinary government clinics are unable to The widespread use of asset- as the Fed has suggested and the In Europe, the stock of long-term responsible for today’s investment handle even this basic treatment, for lack of purchase programs could simply European Central Bank has done government bonds outstanding decisions, but the longer their supplies, infrastructure, manpower and, sometimes, even basic facilities have been the last in a long line of in the past, but protracted QE can has increased by about 25% since market support continues, the such as water supply and electricity. measures that finally brought mar- be difficult to unwind and could 2015 but the free float, or publicly riskier the search for yield may be- Dissemination of mass public messages, to spread awareness about the ket stress under control. Or it keep interest rates lower than they tradable portion, has fallen, owing come. Monetary policymakers and disease, should have been undertaken. While we have any amount of in- could represent a recalibration of might otherwise be. Alternatively, to the sharp increase in the ECB’s credit investors alike are facing an formation – and a lot of it is total rubbish – being spread about bird flu, the how active and forceful central they can seek to dial back QE, bond holdings. unenviable dilemma. government is completely silent about this deadly virus – which may also banks need to be in a crisis. At which would require a delicate bal- Although the ECB will not sud- prove to be zoonotic in time. the very least, the new precedent ance and clear communication to denly start to divest its substantial Patrick Drury Byrne is There is absolutely no government policy in any state for mandatory in terms of market expectations avoid unnerving market partici- portfolio and send prices down- Senior Director and vaccination of all dogs for CPV. In contrast, there exists a mandate for vac- that their extreme actions have pants still mindful of the 2013 “taper ward, concentrated bond owner- Cross-Practice Sector cination of dogs against rabies under the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) set will be difficult to ignore in tantrum,” a selloff triggered by ship could negatively affect mar- Lead at S&P Global Rules, 2001 promulgated under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, periods of stress in the future. signals from the Fed that it would ket structure and liquidity. This is Ratings. Sylvain Broyer is 1960. Protocols under the ABC Program make it mandatory to vaccinate ster- Central banks’ actions, alongside reduce monthly asset purchases. already evident in the European Chief EMEA Economist at ilized dogs against rabies before releasing them. This is also the reason as governments’ unprecedented fis- The task facing monetary pol- covered bond market, where the S&P Global Ratings to why the rabies vaccine for both human and animal consumption is sub- cal support, restored financial sta- icymakers is further complicated ECB now holds about one-third ©PROJECT SYNDICATE sidized by the government. The CPV vaccine is 14 times more costly than the anti rabies vaccine, but both the diseases are deadly. Inspite of the epi- demic that is raging throughout India, CPV is a disease that has been omit- ted from Government budgets entirely. SPECTRUM SAVING CLIMATE But it has lethal ramifications on wildlife conservation. The mass die-off of lions, at Serengeti National Park in Tanzania in 1994, was attributed to CPV and its equally potent cousin, the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV). In 2018, Asiatic Lions at Gir National Park were afflicted by both CPV and CDV, lead- ing to the loss of irreplaceable Protected Schedule I Animals, and shrinking their gene pool even more. Dwindling habitats and the blurring of boundaries, Vaccine gap to tell upon climate between urban areas and forest land, have brought wild animals in increas- ing proximity to domesticated and free ranging dog populations. ill negotiators from the Organization, warned of a possi- global warming first, health and de- cide with the summit on financ- The National Tiger Conservation Authority has asked for a sterilization Global South be barred ble “catastrophic moral failure” velopment often take precedence in ing African economies that French program for dogs around tiger reserves. It states the creation of 'immunization W from attending the owing to unequal vaccine distri- the Global South. President Emmanuel Macron will buffers' in buffer zones of the reserve, and encompasses vaccination against United Nations’ climate summit bution. And both the Anglican In this regard, US President Joe convene in Paris May 18. canine distemper along with rabies. Canine Parvo Virus is not included within (COP26) in Glasgow in November Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Biden has tasked Secretary of the Rich countries therefore have its ambit. But even their original demand has not been complied with. because they are not vaccinated Makgoba, and UNAIDS Executive Treasury Janet Yellen with pro- an opportunity to provide devel- The vaccines are effective and immunoglobulin serum (given to CPV af- against COVID-19? This scenario Director Winnie Byanyima have de- moting “debt relief initiatives that oping economies with extra re- flicted animals at the time of treatment) can help fight the virus. But vac- will not arise, one hopes, because nounced the current global “vac- are aligned with and support the sources for both short-term vac- cination interventions have their own set of challenges. Maintenance of cold developing-country officials will cine apartheid.” goals of the Paris Agreement” – cine procurement and long-term chain supply and storage, especially during transportation, is always inad- almost certainly receive their shots Failure to heal divisions over in other words, green condition- recovery. Financing could come equate. The parvo virus mutates regularly, and vaccine makers often cheat Justin Vaïsse in advance. But whether they will vaccine availability for developing ality for debt reduction, restruc- from new allocations of special in supplying old strains. So the vaccination is a mismatch between out- want to negotiate with rich countries could poison the well of turing, and cancellation. But de- drawing rights (the International break strain of CPV and the vaccine strain. Viral strains used in vaccines economies that have been hoarding global coordination and imperil veloping economies that have Monetary Fund’s reserve asset) or are not disclosed by manufacturers. The relevance of a comprehensive vac- THE PANDEMIC vaccines is less clear. the COP26 climate negotiations. suffered severely in the COVID-19 the quick use of special instru- cination policy must be based on adequately addressing these challenges. HAS ALREADY Welcome to 2021, where global cli- The Global South accepted the prin- crisis and seen their development ments like vaccine bonds issued Efforts to vaccinate street and community dogs in India are largely de- mate negotiations could become ciple of “common but differenti- prospects stall might perceive such by the International Finance Facility pendent upon the goodwill of volunteers feeding animals or on non-profit PUSHED BACK collateral damage of vaccine na- ated responsibilities” in addressing schemes as an extra burden im- for Immunization. Above all, de- animal welfare organizations. Vaccination drives against CPV, funded tionalism. In normal times, the climate change 30 years ago. But it posed by the North. veloped countries must ensure that by the Government (Veterinary Department/ Animal Husbandry CLIMATE TALKS BY bone of contention between rich and might view the North’s vaccine What should be done? At their COVID-19 vaccines are widely avail- Department/ Municipal Administration) would pave the way for ensur- A YEAR, AND poor countries was who should selfishness as a sign of irrespon- February 19 virtual meeting, G7 able – and continuously adapted ing a healthy dog population. bear the brunt of efforts to reduce sibility on the immediate vital issue leaders agreed to provide an addi- to new coronavirus variants – with A compelling case may be derived from the One Health Approach – a pol- NOW THREATENS carbon dioxide emissions. But the of health – and refuse to engage in tional $4 billion to shore up the in- no delay for the Global South. icy that recognises the interconnectedness between public health, animal TO CREATE pandemic has already pushed back the necessary give-and-take in com- ternational Access to COVID-19 Exceptional dangers call for ex- health, and ecosystem health of our shared environment. The approach has climate talks by a year, and now bating global warming. Tools Accelerator and the COVID- ceptional measures. With vaccine been endorsed by the One Health Platform Initiative, represented by lead- AN ADDITIONAL threatens to create an additional The vaccine-induced erosion of 19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) tensions and the ongoing economic ing experts from Who Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Food and NORTH-SOUTH RIFT North-South rift. collective responsibility, together facility, which aims to ensure rapid, crisis threatening to undermine Agricultural Organization (UNFAO), United States Centre For Disease In January, South African with the economic impact of the fair, and equitable provision of vac- international efforts to save the Control & Prevention (CDC) and World Organization for Animal Welfare (OIE). President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his pandemic, could result in coun- cines to people everywhere. planet, a global North-South soli- The time has come when the world is going to lurch from one viral epi- last month as chair of the African tries announcing very disappointing In order to prevent the North- darity package represents the best demic to another. It is time for the government to plan sensibly on how it is Union, lambasted developed coun- “nationally determined contribu- South divide from widening fur- way forward. going to deal with each virus. In the meantime, can we please have some state tries for ordering vaccines amount- tions” to reduce CO2 emissions in ther, leaders should announce the dealing with this one ? ing to “up to four times what their the run-up to COP26. This risk is first part of that package before Justin Vaïsse is Founder To join the animal welfare movement population needs.” Tedros compounded by rich and poor coun- the April 22 international climate and Director-General of the [email protected], www.peopleforanimalsindia.org Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director- tries’ differing priorities. Whereas summit hosted by Biden. The sec- Paris Peace Forum General of the World Health the developed North puts tackling ond part could be timed to coin- ©PROJECT SYNDICATE

WORDSWORTH Vaccines for all Prolonged bank holiday AEDs at public spaces Misanthrope Sir, This is in reference to "All 45+ can get Sir, People who are planning to visit banks in the next Sir, Emergency services in India take misanthrope dislikes the human race and avoids human society as far as vaccine from April 1". Soon more number week will either have to advance or postpone it as banks across more time than they should and there- Apossible. He — most people called misanthropes are male — isn’t an easy etters of people will get vaccinated against the country will remain closed due to holidays and the end fore, first-aid tools have a crucial role person to get along with, and he would greatly prefer you didn’t try. Covid 19. People aged 45 or above will of the financial year from March 27 to April 4. According to play when it comes to saving lives. Misanthrope is from the classical Greek misanthropos. It shares with misogyny start get vaccination from 1st April irre- to the bank calendar released by the Reserve Bank of India With a large population and densely- and a few other words a beginning from misein, to hate. The second part is TOL THE EDITOR spective of comorbidities. As per the (RBI), the coming weeks of March and April will witness crowded public spaces, there are strong from anthropos, a human being, which we also have in words such as Readers of Orissa POST news, there will be no need for medical cer- over seven days of holidays. From March 27-29, banks will indicators for growing incidences of sud- anthropology. From the same source, philanthropy is the opposite of are most welcome to contribute letters tificate showing comorbidity conditions remain closed due to the second Saturday and Holi. People den cardiac problems in the country. misanthropy, literally a love of mankind that expresses itself in active efforts to (200 words), articles and of the patient. After the launch of the with pending work related to the banks also need to note that This makes installation of AEDs in columns (between 750-1250 help other people. History and fiction record many misanthropes. The best- words). Contributors are national vaccination programme, around there will be only two days when the banks will continue public places important and they should known fictional one is Alceste, in Molière’s comedy Le Misanthrope of 1666, requested to send their 4.8 crore people have been vaccinated. their services between March 27 and April 4 that is on be placed alongside fire-extinguishers which helped to popularise the word. The most famous real person was Timon, contact numbers and full On Monday, 32.53 lakh people including March 30 and April 3. However, in Patna, banking services or at similar locations. In large build-

though strictly speaking we have to take the word of a couple of classical Greek postal address/email ID. They may also health workers, frontline workers fol- will remain closed even on March 30. On March 31, the ings, possibly every floor can have an

k y m send in their valuable comments, opinion c writers that he actually existed. He is said to have lived in Athens in the fifth and suggestions, preferably by email, lowed by those above 60 years and people banking services will remain shut as it will be the last day AED, in markets, malls, and public century BC and became known as Timon Misanthropos because he turned to: [email protected] near 45 years with comorbidities were of the financial year (FY21). While in April, the banks will places, they could be placed centrally against people after he lost his fortune through being too generous to his vaccinated. Union Minister Prakash be shut to close their yearly accounts. April 2 will be a hol- and at entry and exits. The device may friends and had to earn a living as an agricultural labourer. His story was taken Javadekar solicited all eligible citizens to iday on account of Good Friday while the services will be be installed at security guards’ rooms up by William Shakespeare; around 1606, in collaboration with Thomas B-15, Rasulgarh Industrial Estate, get registered before having their doses. affected April 4, as it is a Sunday. and surveillance centres as well. Middleton, he wrote what is probably his least popular play, Timon of Athens: Bhubaneswar-751010 Anshita Rochwani, UJJAIN CK Subramaniam , NAVI MUMBAI CKR Nathan,GHAZIABAD (UP) KERALA

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k y m NIA slaps terror charges on Vaze Shah hits the streets in Kerala c Speaking to reporters during the roadshow, he targetted Kerala INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE SUV PROBE Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the gold smuggling case, Mumbai, March 24: In a major de- velopment in the investigation into asking him to explain whether his former Principal Secretary the SUV case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has M Sivasankar was involved in the scam slapped charges under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act PRESS TRUST OF INDIA against arrested-suspended Mumbai Police 'encounter spe- Kochi/Kanjirappally, March 24: cialist' Sachin Vaze, officials said Union Home Minister and senior Wednesday. BJP leader Amit Shah Wednesday held a roadshow in nearby Billed as a prime Tripunithura town as part of his election campaign for the NDA can- accused, Assistant didates contesting April 6 polls to Police Inspector Vaze The Maharashtra Anti Hiran case with the arrest of two marshes in Thane Creek the state assembly. Terrorism Squad (ATS), which is persons and was in the process of March 5. Speaking to reporters during was arrested for his probing the businessman Mansukh winding up the probe. At a hearing this afternoon, a the roadshow, Shah targetted Kerala role in the case and Hiran's death aspect of the case, was However, late last week, the MHA Thane court has directed the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan planning to seek Vaze's custody asked the NIA to also take over Maharashtra ATS to hand over to over the gold smuggling case, ask- sent to NIA custody on Thursday. probe the mysterious death of NIA all the case papers pertain- ing him to explain whether his for- till March 25 Earlier this week, the ATS had Thane-based businessman Hiran, ing to the Hiran death case, as per mer Principal Secretary M announced that it had cracked the whose body was found from the the Centre's directives. Sivasankar was involved in An NIA official related to probe the scam. erstwhile Kochi kingdom, culmi- pate in the programme, which told IANS: "The agency has added Justifying the investigation by nated near the Poornathrayeesa shows that the people of the state the sections of the UA(P)A against Court asks Maha ATS to stop Hiran death probe central agencies in the scam, he temple. will lend their support to the saffron Vaze, who was arrested March 13 said if any scandal takes place in Hundreds of sloganeering BJP party to remove the alternating in connection with Scorpio SUV Mumbai: A Thane court plosives found near industrialist Thane chief judicial magistrate the country, it will be probed by workers and supporters holding corrupt governments of the with 20 gelatin sticks and a threat Wednesday directed the Mukesh Ambani's house in south seeking a direction to the ATS to the Indian agencies and not those party flags accompanied the open Congress-led UDF and the note, parked near Antilia, the home Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Mumbai had been stolen from his hand over the case, the central from the UN. vehicle carrying Shah. CPI(M)-led LDF. of industrialist Mukesh Ambani." Squad (ATS) to stop its investi- possession. The Union home min- agency's lawyer said. The magis- Shah said the people of the state People in large numbers gath- After concluding the 30-minute Billed as a prime accused, gation into the death of busi- istry handed over the probe into trate, after hearing submissions see BJP as an alternative for the op- ered on either side of the road programme commenced at 11.10 Assistant Police Inspector (API) nessman Mansukh Hiran and the Hiran case to the National from both the agencies, directed position UDF and ruling LDF. cheered as the senior BJP leader am, Shah left for Kanjirappally in Vaze was arrested for his role in the hand over case records to the NIA Investigation Agency March 20. But that the ATS' investigating offi- Senior BJP leader KS greeted them from the top of dec- Kottayam district for participat- case and sent to NIA custody till immediately. the ATS continued its probe and cer shall not proceed with the Radhakrishnan is the party's can- orated mini truck. ing in a public meeting organised March 25. The NIA had taken over Hiran was found dead in a creek claimed to have cracked the case probe, and shall hand over all rel- didate in Tripunithura, considered Elated by the response received in Ponkunnam. Former Union the SUV case probe March 3 after in Thane March 5, days after he two days ago. evant documents and records to the as an ‘A’ class constituency by its lead- from the public to the roadshow, Minister and Rajya Sabha MP KJ notification from the Central claimed that the Scorpio with ex- The NIA then approached the NIA without any delay. ership. The roadshow started at Shah said many people have gath- Alphonse is the party candidate in government. East fort of the town, capital of ered in this small town to partici- Kanjirappally constituency. Hallmark of Vijayan SUMMER IS COMING BJP on the backfoot after ABVP members harass nuns govt arrogance and HOME MINISTER AMIT SHAH VOWS STRICT ACTION

AGENCIES version. The police said there was corruption: Antony no basis in the complaint and all Thiruvananthapuram, March four women later took the next by any chance he manages to cross 24: The harassment of two nuns train for Rourkela. However, the it, then it would spell disaster for and two novices travelling to four were allowed to proceed only Kerala. Kerala will be finished if he Rourkela by ABVP members have after an inquiry at the railway sta- gets a second term," said Antony. put the BJP on the backfoot with tion established there was no con- Kerala goes to the polls April 6 Home Minister Amit Shah prom- version involved. to elect 140 legislators, and Vijayan ising strict action against those Shah currently is in Kerala to by now is reaching out to all with found guilty. The nuns and novices campaign for the party ahead of the a smiling face and the tough de- were accused of carrying out re- April 6 Assembly polls. He said, “I meanour that he often used to dis- ligious conversions and harassed want to assure the people of Kerala play is now no longer seen. by ABVP members. A video has that the culprits behind this inci- "The past five years of Vijayan emerged where the ABVP sup- dent will be brought to justice at can be best described as a mixture porters are seen disturbing the the earliest.” There can be no doubt of arrogance, stubbornness and nuns with police being present on that he was trying to appease the AGENCIES total corruption. I doubt if people the occasion. Christian community as the BJP will forget how Sabarimala tem- The alleged harassment took are banking on their votes to a Thiruvananthapuram, March ple issue was raked up and the hal- place March 19 on the Haridwar- great extent. Lashing out at the 24: Lashing out at the Left Front gov- lowed tradition and culture was Puri Utkal Express when the four BJP over the incident, Chief ernment in Kerala, senior Congress destroyed. Will the people forget A vendor, selling Alphonso mangoes, interacts with a customer at Crawford Market in Mumbai were travelling to Rourkela. With Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urged leader AK Antony Wednesday al- the way the CPI-M goons brutally the nuns belonging to a Kerala- the Centre to take action, saying leged the hallmark of the five-year murdered three youths in North based congregation, Chief Minister such incidents tarnish the image rule under Chief Minister Pinarayi Kerala? Will the jobless, who are COVID IN MAHARASHTRA Pinarayi Vijayan took up the mat- of the nation. In his letter to Shah, Vijayan was arrogance, ego and waiting for their dream govern- ter with the Centre. Vijayan sought strict action against corruption and people of the state ment jobs, forget how the govern- While Vijayan flagged concerns those ‘who disrupt and impair the would not give another term ment jobs appointing authority: of freedom of individual rights in freedom of individual rights’ guar- for them. Public Service Commission has Rate of increase in cases the incident, Shah pointed out that anteed by the Constitution. Addressing a press meet here, the been made a non-entity. All these Uttar Pradesh was a BJP-ruled “You would agree with me that former Defence minister claimed factors will be there in the minds state and promised to bring be- such incidents tarnish the image the Left leaders and ministers were of the electorate and we are all fore the law, those behind the in- of the nation and its ancient tra- nowadays attempting to change sure in the third week of May a new cident. The nuns were de-boarded dition of religious tolerance and their arrogant attitude and work- government of the Congress-led tripled in over a month from the train they were travel- practice. Such incidents require ing style keeping an eye on the UDF would be sworn in," ling in as the ABVP activists utmost condemnation by the Union April 6 assembly polls. said Antony. AGENCIES tious. We have to find out more thought that the nuns were tak- Government,” Vijayan wrote The three-time former Congress He came down heavily on the about the strain and how it re- ing the two young girls for con- to Shah. Chief Minister AK Antony Vijayan government for taking the Mumbai, March 24: The rate of in- sponds to the ongoing vaccination Wednesday said 'if Pinarayi Vijayan entire fishing community for a crease in coronavirus cases in drive," he added. got a second term, it would be the ride and had it not been for an agile Maharashtra between February 14 The average daily fatality count, end of Kerala'. Antony said this Leader of Opposition Ramesh to March 23 was three times that however, is lower since February 14 to the media at the state party head- Chennithala, the seas of Kerala recorded in the previous four compared to the earlier period. The quarters during his first visit to would have been sold to a US based months, data shows. COVID-19 death toll increased by the capital in almost a year's time. company. After a steady decline since 2020 and February 13, as many as 9,414 between October 18 to February "Don't be misled and deceived "Can anyone forget how the of- October, the new cases surged no- 4,68,897 new cases were reported, at 13, at a daily average of 79. by the now smooth talks of Vijayan. fice of Vijayan was misused and his ticeably since February 14. On average daily rate of 3,940. It went up by 2,060 up to March His ministers are now on an apol- own principal secretary is in jail in March 20, Maharashtra reported Maharashtra had gram pan- 23, with daily average of 55, the ogy spree. This is just done to cross the gold smuggling case," added over 30,000 new cases, the highest chayat elections in some 12,000 vil- data shows. the bridge (Assembly polls) and if Antony. since the pandemic began. lages in January, followed by big po- Addressing a press conference in Between February 14 and March litical gatherings. Some health Delhi, Union Health Secretary 23, in the span of 37 days, 4,68,748 experts blamed the later surge in Rajesh Bhushan said Wednesday the cases were added in the state, tak- cases on these events. situation in Maharashtra and Holi festivities banned in ing the caseload to 25,33,026. On "People continued flouting safety Punjab was of "grave concern". average, 12,668 cases were added norms and during the same period "Top five districts" in daily. the virus started mutating and be- Maharashtra where high number Pune as Covid cases rise In preceding months, it had taken came more infectious," a senior of cases are being reported are 119 days for the addition of over 4.68 health official said. Pune, Nagpur, Mumbai, Thane and lakh cases. Between October 18, "The new strain is more infec- Nashik, he said. ‘Jobless rate in Kerala higher than nat’l average’ PRESS TRUST OF INDIA The state lacks LDF had promised on expanding IT infrastructure. In park, but nothing has been done New Delhi, March 24: The BJP the last assembly so far. Similarly for Kochi Metro, the Wednesday accused the ruling Left elections, the LDF had Centre didn't get permission for Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala promised on expanding IT three years," he said. AGENCIES are banned. of failing to fulfil the promises it had Expressing concern over the park, but nothing has been Housing societies are also not made to the people during the last slowdown in Kerala's economy, the Pune, March 24: The district and permitted to hold Holi celebrations assembly polls, and said that the done so far. Similarly for BJP leader said the state is overde- civic authorities in Pune Wednesday on their premises March 28 and state's unemployment rate was Kochi Metro, the Centre pendent on remittances from the announced that Holi celebrations 29, the order stated. higher than the national average. didn't get permission for Gulf countries and other nations. in public and private places are The Pune Municipal Corporation BJP spokesperson Gopal Krishan three years And there are very few employ- banned amid a surge in the daily has also banned celebrations in Agarwal said the people of Kerala GOPAL KRISHAN AGARWAL I ment opportunities in

count of Covid-19 infections. resorts, hotels, open spaces and are now yearning for a change after SPOKESPERSON, BJP the state itself.

k y m c In an official order, district col- housing societies within the city lim- decades of rule of the LDF and the "The rate of unemployment in lector Rajesh Deshmukh said in its. Congress-led United Democratic festo before the last assembly elec- Kerala is higher than the national light of the rise in cases of coron- Strict action will be taken against Front UDF. tions in Kerala, and added that most average. Both the LDF and the UDF avirus, Holi celebrations in public violators of the order under rele- The BJP has prepared a road elections in Kerala will be at the party headquarters here, of them have not been fulfilled. have done nothing to generate em- spaces such as hotels, resorts and vant provisions of the Disaster map for overall development of the held April 6. Agarwal listed a number of prom- "The state lacks infrastructure. ployment opportunities in Kerala," other public spots in the rural areas Management Act, 2005, it was stated. state, Agarwal added. Assembly Addressing a press conference ises made by the LDF in its mani- In the last assembly elections, the he said. P8 SHOCKING REPORT THURSDAY | MARCH 25 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR We consider only those pan Despite having one of the best healthcare masala-chewing, tilak- sporting facilities and infrastructure, the Vijay people sent from states like Rupani-led government has disclosed before Uttar Pradesh to foment trouble the state assembly that more than 18 in West Bengal before elections newborns died everyday within hours of

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of the day uote Sex scandal rocks LS passes Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill K’taka Assembly There are artificial PRESS TRUST OF INDIA they are legally ordained, they under the Juvenile Justice Act, and PRESS TRUST OF INDIA medicines now, there is this would make child rights and pro- to remove difficulties in interpre- latest medication New Delhi, March 24: Lok Sabha tection a priority area. Irani said the tation of the Act. "Serious offences" Bangalore, March 24: Finance invented in America. Wednesday gave its nod to a bill procedure of child adoption has a include offences for which the pun- bills were on Wednesday passed The more you age, if which seeks to strengthen the pro- fixed timeline but often it takes ishment under the Indian Penal amid din in the Karnataka you take that injection, you get visions relating to protection and longer than usual. Once the law is Code or any other law for the time Assembly before it was adjourned younger. I suggest that you adoption of children. in place, things would get stream- being is imprisonment between sine die as the sex scandal al- take that injection. It is quite The amendment bill would ad- lined, she said. three and seven years. On the child legedly involving BJP leader and expensive. It has been invented dress various issues flagged by the The minister lamented that in welfare committee, the bill said no former Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi in America it seems National Commission for Protection some cases, rehabilitation of chil- person shall be appointed as a mem- rocked the proceedings for the

ISIDORE FERNANDES | BJP MLA of Child Rights that had looked dren is not a priority for childcare ber unless they have been actively third consecutive day. into the working of the Juvenile homes and indicated that children involved in health, education or Justice (Care and Protection of are kept in such institutions to get welfare activities pertaining to chil- Children) Act, 2015, Women and funds. Earlier, while moving the dren for at least seven years or is a The attack in Child Development Minister Smriti bill for consideration and passage, practicing professional with a de- UP on nuns Irani said while moving it for con- she said it was found that several gree in child psychology or psy- from Kerala is sideration and passage. childcare institutions in the coun- chiatry or law or social work or so- a result of the She said the proposed law seeks vicious propaganda try did not have basic facilities like ciology or human development. run by the Sangh to make the district magistrate a beds, drinking water and toilets. A The bill further proposes that Parivar to pitch one "synergising officer" for issues re- concerning child care and adop- sion on the measure, Irani said total of 90 per cent of the childcare the appointment of any member community against another and lated to protection of children. The tion, she said. The minister said there is a presumption that DMs are institutions are run by NGOs, she of the committee shall be termi- trample the minorities Juvenile Justice (Care and the panel had found various short- already overburdened and would not added. The bill also seeks to cate- nated by the state government after Protection of Children) Amendment comings in the implementation of be able to focus on the issue of child gorise offences wherein the maxi- an inquiry if they fail to attend the RAHUL GANDHI | CONGRESS LEADER Bill, 2021, which seeks to amend the Act and the object of the pro- protection. She said the DMs are al- mum sentence is more than seven proceedings of the committee con- the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, pro- posed changes in the law is to en- ready empowered to review issues years' imprisonment but no mini- secutively for three months without poses to increase the role of dis- sure that action is taken without related to child protection. After mum sentence or a minimum sen- any valid reason or if they fail to at- During COVID trict magistrates and additional waiting "for a child to become a the bill becomes a law, their scope tence of less than seven years has tend less than three-fourths of the Opposition Congress members, times as district magistrates with issues victim". Responding to the discus- will go beyond review and once been provided as "serious offences" sittings in a year. who have been protesting from passenger the well of the House since Monday demands are not afternoon, continued to disrupt uniform over different sectors, the proceedings too with the some special trains Cleric refuses to solemnise Leader of Opposition on special charges have been Covishield is safe: Centre Siddaramaiah demanding a court- introduced to meet the additional monitored probe into the scan- demands over different sectors as weddings due to loud music dal, and to book Jarkiholi for rape. per already published fare for AGENCIES They also demand that six min- special trains on special charges INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE ‘No lockdown’ isters, who have moved the court as applicable New Delhi, March 24: Covishield for an injunction against the pub- Despite a 4X surge in Covid cases PIYUSH GOYAL | RAILWAY MINISTER Shamli (Uttar Pradesh), March is safe and there is "no signal of lication or broadcast of any un- 24: A cleric refused to solemnise concern" regarding it as of now, during the last 45 days, majority verified news about them, resign, two weddings in Kairana after the Centre asserted on Wednesday of the citizens aren't in favour of saying they are morally unfit. the wedding processions played amid reports of possible side-ef- lockdown even in districts with Faced by continued disruption, loud music. fects of the Oxford-AstraZeneca's the rising week over week the budget session of the Assembly SHORT TAKES caseloads and 500 plus active The incident happened on COVID-19 vaccine and its suspen- that began March 4, was adjourned cases, according to a survey by Sunday evening. sion in some European countries. Local Circles. The majority of sine die five days ahead of the T’gana defers Maulana Qari Sufiyan, said he The AEFI committee which citizens are not in favour of schedule of March 31. UG/PG exams has asked the families to stop the closely keeps track and records ad- lockdown but support restrictions, According to sources, the ad- music since it was time for 'azaan' verse events following immunisa- such as the closure of non- journment came amid reports Hyderabad: Authorities in but they did not comply. tions has "concluded that thrombosis essential public places, imposition that the Congress had planned to Telangana have postponed all "I saw the grooms dancing to the events due to Covishield in India is of night curfew, in districts with hold a protest at night by spend- the undergraduate and music on the roof of their vehicles. not a problem". "There is no sig- over 500 active cases. LocalCircles ing it in the Assembly from today postgraduate exams until They were to marry two sisters at nal whatsoever for this concern. has shared this feedback with the pressing for their demand. further orders. The decision the same venue. When they did not Covishield is safe, please proceed variants. He was asked if the vac- Centre and states. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, by the State Council of stop, I informed the families that with its scale-up and uptake. We cines that are being used right now whose reply on the budget dis- Higher Education came a day I would not solemnize the mar- want to assure that there is no risk in India are effective against the African variant is ongoing at the mo- cussion was continuously dis- after the government ordered riages," he told reporters. of blood clotting-related compli- three new variants of concern -- ment," he added. rupted by the protesting legislators, closure of educational The wedding procession was the issue and some of the village cations that were suspected in some the UK variant, South African vari- Paul urged the people not to condemned the Congress' conduct institutions in view of the coming from Jagatpur in Delhi. elders felt that the cleric had done nations with Covishield," NITI ant and the Brazilian variant. doubt the efficacy of the vaccines. by saying people were watching the spike in Covid-19 cases The The families finally managed to wrong by refusing to solemnise the Aayog member (Health) Dr V K "It is well established by research "Please don't spread doubt. As of developments and would teach it state government Tuesday find another cleric who agreed to marriages. Paul said in response to a query studies in published literature that today, these vaccines work on the a lesson in the days to come. announced that all solemnise the weddings. They However, a section of clerics at a press conference. the vaccines available in our coun- good old virus as well as the new As the House met for the day, government and private educational institutions wrapped up the ceremonies said that loud music and dancing ICMR Director General Dr try -- both Covishield and Covaxin variants," he said. He appealed to Congress members trooped into the except medical colleges will quickly and left. was against the tenets of Islam and Balram Bhargava said that both -- are effective against the UK and people to follow COVID-appropriate well of the House to continue with remain closed till further Meanwhile, a Panchayat was people should learn to behave Covishield and Covaxin are effec- the Brazilian variants. "The re- behaviour and use vaccination as their protest by raising slogans orders. It said held the following day to discuss with restraint. tive against the UK and the Brazilian search work regarding the South a tool to battle this second peak. against the government. online/distance learning will continue as earlier.

Sub-inspector CM Amarinder pleads for NATURE’S BOUNTY shot dead Agra (UP): A sub-inspector was shot dead by miscreants resolution to farmers’ crisis when a police team that had gone to Naharragaon village PRESS TRUST OF INDIA agitation is not limited to Punjab, under Khajauli police circle in Uttar Pradesh to resolve a Singh added. Pointing to his 52 dispute was attacked. The Chandigarh, March 24: By de- years' experience in politics, the sub-inspector, who has been laying a resolution to the farmers' Punjab chief minister said he has identified as Prashant Yadav, crisis, the BJP-led central govern- seen build-up of terrorism and also was shot in the neck on ment is allowing Pakistan to take the assassination of a chief minister Wednesday evening. Two advantage of the dissatisfaction of the state. The situation is worse police constables were with emerging in Punjab, Chief Minister now because of the economic and him when the incident took Amarinder Singh said Wednesday. military collusion between Pakistan place. The assailants had fled He also termed the "growing eco- and China, which is "very ominous from the scene. nomic and military collusion" be- for India", he said. "While the Indian tween Pakistan and China New arms smuggling into Punjab Army is equipped to handle any Delhi's "failure of diplomacy". through drones since the farmers situation, the question is why the Five children Urging the Centre to repeal the intensified their stir. Indian government is allowing the three farm laws at least in the "in- The Chief Minister, as per an country's two big enemies to get crushed to death terest of the nation's security", the official statement here, again urged together," Singh asked. Jodhpur: Five children, chief minister asked, "Have you the central government not to hold "If there is a war, Pakistan and including two siblings, died not thought of what Pakistan will on to its "ego or prestige" and to with- China will be in it together, and while one was injured in a do in this scenario." draw the farm laws immediately. Punjab, which shares a 600-km- fatal road accident when a Warning that the neighbouring "This is not Hitler's Germany or long border with Pakistan, will be speeding SUV ran over them country will take advantage of the Mao Zedong's China. The people's at the battle front, he added. The in Raniwara area of Jalore dissatisfaction among the youth will has to be heard," he stressed, Chief Minister also claimed that district in Rajasthan on in Punjab as they have done in the adding that those at the helm should Pakistan army chief General Qamar Wednesday afternoon, police past, Singh stressed on the need to understand that the agitation of Javed Bajwa's offer of peace should said. All the children were "learn from history". "Is Delhi sleep- the farmers is not a political issue not be trusted, and termed it walking back to their homes ing," he asked, citing an increase in but a matter of their survival. The Islamabad's double-faced policy. Gardeners check flowers, a day before the opening of the Tulip Garden, in Srinagar PTI PHOTO from school.

3 get death sentence CCI orders probe on WhatsApp’s new privacy policy Lucknow: A court in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr PRESS TRUST OF INDIA (DG), to complete the investigation users with further transparency vagueness, open-endedness and in- district on Wednesday and submit a report within 60 days. about how WhatsApp collects, uses complete disclosures hide the actual sentenced three men to New Delhi, March 24: Fair trade The order against WhatsApp and shares data. However, CCI data cost that a user incurs for avail- death in connection with the regulator CCI Wednesday directed LLC and parent Facebook Inc came said the veracity of such claims ing WhatsApp services, it added. gang-rape and murder of a its investigation arm to conduct a after the Commission took suo moto would also be examined during the Besides, the regulator said it is minor in January 2018, the probe into WhatsApp's updated pri- cognisance of the matter on con- investigation by the DG. also not clear from the policy state government said in a vacy policy and terms of service on sidering media reports and the po- The Commission further said whether the historical data of users statement here. Additional prima facie finding that the firm has tential impact of the policy and that users, as owners of their per- would also be shared with Facebook District Judge (POCSO-2), contravened competition law pro- terms for WhatsApp users and the sonalised data, are entitled to be companies and whether data would Bulandshahr, Rajesh visions through its "exploitative market. The fair trade regulator informed about the extent, scope and be shared in respect of those Parashar found the three and exclusionary conduct" in the noted that WhatsApp has updated precise purpose of sharing of such WhatsApp users who are not pres- guilty and sentenced them to garb of the policy update. its privacy policy and terms of serv- information by WhatsApp with ent on other apps of Facebook.

y death. The accused -- A thorough and detailed inves- Zulfiqar Abbasi, Dilshad ice for users. It also noted that other Facebook companies. There appears to be no justifi-

tigation is required to ascertain users will have to mandatorily ac- "The Commission is of prima the market position and market "However, it appears from the able reason as to why users should

k y m Abbasi and Ijrael alias Malani c (all residents of the full extent, scope and impact cept the new terms and policy in facie opinion that the 'take-it-or- power enjoyed by WhatsApp," it Privacy Policy as well as Terms of not have any control or say over Sikandarabad area in of data sharing through involuntary their entirety, including the terms leave-it' nature of privacy policy said. Service (including the FAQs pub- such cross-product processing of Bulandshahr) -- had on consent of users, the regulator said. with respect to sharing of their and terms of service of WhatsApp As per WhatsApp's submissions, lished by WhatsApp), that many of their data by way of voluntary con- January 2, 2018 abducted the The Competition Commission data across all the information cat- and the information sharing stip- the 2021 update does not expand its the information categories described sent, and not as a precondition for girl while she was returning of India (CCI) directed its investi- egories with other Facebook com- ulations mentioned therein, merit ability to share data with Facebook therein are too broad, vague and un- availing WhatsApp's services, from tuition classes. gation arm, the director general panies. a detailed investigation in view of and the update intends to provide intelligible," it said. Such opacity, it said. As per WHO's P9 Global Health GOOD INITIATIVE THURSDAY | MARCH 25 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR Observatory, India succeeded in reducing The Defence Ministry has premature NCD-related decided to allow retired mortalities from 503 to 490 Short Service Commission per 1 lakh population (SSC) officers of the Indian Army to use their military y between 2015 and 2019 national ranks, as applicable

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of the PRESS TRUST OF INDIA With stories and pictures of exhausted, states. Tragedy also struck in be- day uote hungry, thirsty people, who were des- tween as over 100 people lost their New Delhi, March 24: It has been perate to reach homes even walking lives in road accidents while a few oth- a year since India's 1.3 billion peo- hundreds of kilometres, started ap- ers, who were taking rest on the track The Police ple responded positively to Prime pearing in media, government issued after long walk, were mowed down by Amendment ‘Janata curfew’ Minister Narendra Modi's call for a advisories to the state government the trains. After remaining shut for Act is meant 'janata curfew' to break the chain of to make arrangements for their food for Bihar Military six months, schools located outside con- Police (BMP) which novel coronavirus, which had then and shelter. The MHA even allowed tainment zones were partially al- is deployed at Bodhi to vaccination: started to spread in some parts of the state governments to use the lowed to reopen to enable students temple in Bodh the country. National Disaster Response Funds studying in classes 9 to 12 to visit Gaya, Darbhanga airport and other Since the 14 hour-long 'janata cur- as emergency measures to help the mi- their institutions on a voluntary basis important tourist and strategic few' March 22, 2020, announced by grant workers who were trying to for taking guidance from their teach- places in Bihar. With this act, they Modi "for the people, by the people", travel from places like as far away ers in September. India’s yr-long there has been no looking back in exempted from the lockdown that in- have the power to arrest any person Gujarat to Assam or Tamil Nadu to The state governments and union over suspicious activities India's fight against COVID-19 to con- clude those involved in essential serv- Uttar Pradesh. Many voluntary or- territory administrations should

NITISH KUMAR | CHIEF MINISTER OF BIHAR trol the virus which, as Wednesday, ices like health and sanitary workers, ganisations also came out to help the strictly enforce the test-track-treat has infected 1,17,34,058 people and police, food stores, vegetable vendors migrant workers by providing them protocol in all parts of the country, en- fight against claimed 1,60,441 lives. and pharmacies. food and shelter on the way. sure observance of COVID-19-ap- I want to know Modi subsequently announced a 21- However, markets, malls, cinema While some state governments propriate behaviour by everyone and, from Sharad day nationwide lockdown effective halls, barbar shops, swimming polls arranged buses for the transport of scale up the vaccination drive to cover Pawar that from the intervening night of March were ordered to remain shut and their people, the MHA allowed the all the target groups, the guidelines what is the reason COVID-19 24 and 25. Soon, the Ministry of Home there was complete ban on outdoor ac- Railways to run special trains for the said. All contacts have to be traced at for defending Anil Affairs (MHA) issued its first guide- tivities like public gatherings, visit to convenience of the migrants from the earliest, and similarly isolated Deshmukh for all lines clarifying about services to be religious places and sports events. their places of work to the home and quarantined, it said. the wrong reasons. First, it was said that the state Home Minister is under quarantine but he was addressing a press IAF has shortage conference. Whom is he trying GODLY TOUCH to fool NEW DOUBLE MUTANT of 405 pilots RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD | UNION MINISTER PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

As a COVID-19 VARIANT New Delhi, March 24: The Indian neighbouring Air Force has a shortage of 405 pi- country, India lots against the authorised strength, desires cordial the government told Lok Sabha relations with the Wednesday. people of Pakistan. FOUND IN INDIA For this, an Minister of State for Defence environment of trust, devoid of PRESS TRUST OF INDIA ple was found positive for viruses Shripad Naik said the number of terror and hostility, is imperative of the Brazilian (P.1) lineage. The pilots in the Indian Air Force at New Delhi, March 24: A new samples with these VOCs have been present is 3,834 as against the sanc- MEHBOOBA MUFTI | PDP PRESIDENT "double mutant variant" of SARS- identified in 18 states of the coun- tioned strength of 4,239. "There is CoV-2 has been detected in India in try," the ministry said. Genome se- a shortage of 405 pilots (as on addition to the several "variants quencing and analysis have been March 1) in the IAF," he said, re- SHORT TAKES of concern" that have already been carried out on samples from ar- plying to a question. found in at least 18 states, the Union riving international travellers, con- He said 260 aircraft are being Raped & burnt Health Ministry said Wednesday. tacts of those positive for VOC and used for training of pilots in the Some of these "variants of con- community samples from most of force. The trainer aircraft in the victim dies in hosp cern" had earlier been detected the states at INSACOG partner lab- IAF included Pilatus PC-7 Mk-II, abroad. The ministry, however, said oratories, it stated. Kiran MkI/IA and Hawk Mk-132 Shahjahanpur (Uttar it could not be sufficiently estab- The analysis of samples from advanced jet trainer. To a sepa- Pradesh): A month after she lished yet if these variants were be- was allegedly raped and set Maharashtra has revealed that com- rate question on whether India afire, a 21-year-old student hind the recent spike in COVID-19 pared to December 2020, there has can counter China effectively with of a degree college, run by cases in some states. been an increase in the fraction of hypersonic vehicles, the minister former Union Minister It said genome sequencing by samples with the E484Q and L452R declined to answer saying the in- Swami Chinmayanand, lost Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium mutations, the ministry said. Such formation sought is highly sensi- the battle for life in a on Genomics (INSACOG) has iden- mutations confer immune escape An artisan applying finishing touches to Holika idols at a workshop ahead of the Holi festival in Jabalpur UNI PHOTO tive and classified. Lucknow hospital. The tified variants of concerns (VOCs) and increased infectivity. These victim was set on fire in in several states and a new double mutations have been found in about Shahjahanpur district on mutant variant. Genomic se- 15-20 per cent of samples and do not February 22 and had quencing and epidemiological stud- match any previously catalogued TRP SCAM sustained over 60 per cent ies are continuing to further analyse VOCs, the ministry said. Police reforms recalled only burn injuries above the the situation. "These have been categorized waist. In her 'dying Give 3-day notice to declaration', the girl had The Union Arnab in case of his named her friend's brother- when something erupts: SC in-law Manish and an Health Ministry unidentified person. arrest: Bombay HC Wednesday INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE PRESS TRUST OF INDIA expressed Mumbai, March 24: The Supreme Mumbai Police shifts out 86 Crime Branch cops Gunmen loot concern over Mumbai, March 24: The Bombay Court on Wednesday said it is un- MUMBAI: Facing the biggest crisis of credibility in its 157-year old `2L from a bank High Court Wednesday directed the fortunate that its verdict on police history, the Mumbai Police has shunted out 65 officers and 21 cops from the surge of Mumbai Police to give the advance reforms has not been implemented the elite Crime Branch units to various locations, as a fallout of the Srinagar: Unidentified coronavirus notice of three days to Republic so far, and when some major political allegations levelled by former Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh, gunmen looted `2 lakh TV's editor-in-chief Arnab situation explodes, then only is it officials said. The developments late Tuesday came barely a week after Wednesday from a bank in cases in Goswami if it wanted to arrest recalled. Singh was transferred and Hemant Nagrale was appointed as the new J&K's Budgam district. Maharashtra him in the Television Rating Point Commissioner of Police as the Home Department grapples several Reports here said gunmen (TRP) scam case. upheavals in the past few weeks. Among those shunted out include entered the Chandpora and Punjab A bench of Justices SS Shinde PARAM BIR some of the immediate juniors to the arrested-suspended Assistant branch of the J&K Bank and and Manish Pitale also dismissed SINGH CASE Police Inspector Sachin Vaze of the Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU), mostly decamped with not just the The Ministry of Health had es- as VOCs but require the same epi- the submission of state counsel to side-postings. While API Prakash Hoval was moved to the Malabar cash but also a 12 bore gun tablished on December 25 INSACOG demiological and public health Deepak Thakre that Goswami had The observation was made dur- Hill Police Station, API Riyazuddin Kazi was shunted to the low-profile Local Arms Division. of the bank guard and the which is a grouping of 10 national response of increased testing, to face the investigation and could ing the hearing of a petition by CCTV cameras at the laboratories for carrying out ge- comprehensive tracking of close not claim any special status. The Mumbai's former Police branch. Investigations nomic sequencing and analysis of contacts, prompt isolation of pos- bench noted the police had been Commissioner Param Bir Singh Commissioner Intelligence, State shrined in the judgment," the court were underway. circulating COVID-19 viruses, and itive cases and contacts as well as investigating the case for three seeking the CBI immediately con- Intelligence Department, regard- said in its order. correlating epidemiological trends treatment as per National months now and was yet to name duct an unbiased, uninfluenced, ing corrupt malpractices in postings The bench said these directions with genomic variants. Genomic Treatment Protocol by the states Goswami as an accused in the case. impartial and fair investigation in or transfers adopted by Deshmukh. were based on the principle of in- Huge fire in incense variants of various viruses are a and UTs," the ministry stated. Goswami is named as a suspect in the various corrupt malpractices al- Rohatgi also cited Singh's transfer sulating police machinery from po- stick factory natural phenomenon and are found From Kerala, 2032 samples (from the chargesheet, and therefore, the legedly carried out by Maharashtra in an arbitrary and illegal man- litical/executive interference to in almost all countries, the ministry all 14 districts) have been se- "sword" of impending arrest is left Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. ner to the Home Guard Department make it more efficient and to Vadodara: A massive fire highlighted. quenced. The N440K variant that hanging over his head, it said. A bench comprising Justices without the completion of the min- strengthen the rule of law. "It ap- broke out in an incense "Since INSACOG initiated its is associated with immune escape Goswami's counsel Ashok Sanjay Kishan Kaul and R. Subhash imum fixed tenure of two years, pears that none want to give up, sticks-making factory here work, 771 variants of concerns has been found in 123 samples Mundargi had argued that the Reddy said: "No state has effected as Police Commissioner. inter alia, the control of police in Gujarat Wednesday (VOCs) have been detected in a from 11 districts. criminal law in the country did police reforms... Police reforms "Learned senior counsel also transfers or implement measures morning, but no casualty is total of 10,787 positive samples This variant was earlier found not provide for the police to name have not taken place despite Prakash seeks to rely upon the judgment in that would insulate the police ma- reported, an official said. shared by states and UTs (union ter- in 33 per cent of samples from someone merely as a suspect and Singh judgment. When something Prakash Singh & Ors. v. Union of chinery from performing its role The blaze erupted at ritories). Andhra Pradesh, and in 53 of 104 not name him or her as an accused erupts, then it is recalled." India & Ors. (2006) 8 SCC 1. In our without any uncalled-for interfer- Shreeji Agarbatti unit "These include 736 samples pos- samples from Telangana. This vari- in chargesheet. He had said the The top court's remark came fol- view, this is only a mantra recited ence," the top court said. located in Makarpura itive for viruses of the UK (B.1.1.7) ant has also been reported from probe by the police against Goswami lowing submissions from senior periodically, wherever the occa- Justice Kaul said let us not for- industrial area and spread rapidly due to chemicals lineage. Also, 34 samples were found 16 other countries, including the UK, and other employees of ARG Outlier advocate Mukul Rohatgi, repre- sion so suits, and there has been no get the concerned parties were stored in a godown on the positive for viruses of the South Denmark, Singapore, Japan and Media, which runs all Republic senting Singh, citing allegations seriousness by all concerned to hunky-dory for a long period of top floor of the factory, he African (B.1.351) lineage. One sam- Australia. TV channels, was malafide. made Rashmi Shukla, ever implement the directions en- time and then things fell apart. said. It took nearly four hours to bring the fire under control, the official said, adding that cooling operations are All guns blazing, rifle women patrol India’s borders underway.

INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE Jagriti told IANS. spired to wear the uniform seeing Violence at BHU She said that throughout her other people living near her native Aizawl,, March 24: Breaking the childhood, she saw her uncle in place joining the Indian Armed Varanasi: Violence erupted Around 200 women shackles, women are joining the uniform. "From then on I aspired Forces. "I am also deployed at mo- in the Banaras Hindu have joined as ‘rifle paramilitary and armed forces in to join the force. Now after joining, bile vehicle check posts and carry University (BHU) premises huge numbers and are participat- I feel proud to be part of the force," out checking of suspected local fe- as inmates of the Birla and women’ in Assam ing in counter-terrorism and said Jagriti, while carrying out a pa- male members involved in contra- Lal Bahadur Shastri hostels Rifles, a paramilitary counter-infiltration operations along trol in inhospitable terrain near band smuggling." attacked one another with the border with Pakistan and the Myanmar border. Similarly, Sophie brickbats, following a clash establishment officered Myanmar. She feels elated as she is treated Vanlalhmangaihi from Mizoram over playing Holi on the The force is celebrating its 136th at par with rifle men in the force. is deployed at forward locations in campus. The incident took by the Indian Army, raising day. Her battalion has 16 women doing Jammu and Kashmir these days. place late Tuesday and a responsible for heavy deployment of police Their presence has smoothened all duties assigned to them. She is She was engaged in checking force has been made on the guarding the border the functioning of the security part of border guarding at a time smuggling of narcotics, fake cur- campus. BHU chief proctor forces in the sensitive locations as when there is an influx of people rency and weapons through the y with Myanmar Prof Anand Chaudhary said they have effectively dealt with the from Myanmar crossing the bor- Sadhana Pass in Jammu and

local women population. cotics, arms and ammunition. ported by China. ders after a coup in the country. Kashmir. "I was told that I have to

k y m that a large number of and carrying c students have started counter-insurgency The force was facing huge diffi- Rifle Woman Jagriti, currently de- Jagriti is from Aravalli district Another Rifle woman Lucy go to Kashmir along with other leaving their hostel rooms in culty in the search of vehicles car- ployed in with 3 Assam Rifles in of Gujarat and has completed four Ramtharmawi, who was selected troops. I was happy to serve the view of spread of Covid-19 in operations in the rying women passengers at the bor- Mizoram, carries out patrolling years of service. "Earlier, I was de- in 2017, said she goes for patrolling country. We were carrying out many hostels on campus and north east region ders areas. Now, this has been along the Indo-Myanmar border ployed in Nagaland and Jammu at forward locations as an when re- checks along with other troops. Our also in view of the festival effectively being dealt by the Rifle where drugs and arms are being and Kashmir and took part in quired. Hailing from Manipur's focus was to check suspected women of Holi which is March 29. Women. They look out for drugs, nar- pushed in by insurgent groups sup- counter-insurgency operations," Churachandpur district, she was in- engaged into smuggling." We will create safe COSMIC MOUTHFUL P10 and legal routes to THURSDAY | MARCH 25 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR enable people to come to the United Kingdom in a safe way 12 connoisseurs tasted a so that they can also be 5,000-euro bottle of resettled in the United Kingdom Chateau Petrus Pomerol and that is a fundamental wine that spent a year in change we want to bring in space and returned to international Earth January

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k y m | c of the day uote Suez Canal blocked as massive vessel runs aground Afghan women must PRESS TRUST OF INDIA viding continental Africa from the as he wasn’t authorised to brief ing the canal’s eastern wall, while be present in Sinai Peninsula. journalists, similarly blamed a the room and at the its stern looked lodged against its table when the Dubai, March 24: A cargo con- It wasn’t immediately clear what strong wind in the area for the in- western wall, according to satel- future of the tainer ship that’s among the largest caused the Ever Given to turn side- cident. Egyptian forecasters said lite data from MarineTraffic.Com. country is decided in the world has turned sideways and ways in the canal. GAC, a global high winds and a sandstorm plagued Several tug boats surrounded the on and any peace settlement must blocked all traffic in Egypt’s Suez shipping and logistics company, de- the area Tuesday, with winds gust- ship, likely attempting to push it the take into account the views of all Canal, officials said Wednesday, scribed the Ever Given as suffering ing as much as 50 kmph. right way, the data showed. Afghans, not just those of an elite threatening to disrupt a global ship- “a blackout while transiting in a “All crew are safe and accounted An image posted to Instagram few ping system already strained by northerly direction,” without elab- for,” said Bernhard Schulte by a user on another waiting cargo the coronavirus pandemic. orating. Shipmanagement, which manages ship appeared to show the Ever DEBORAH LYONS | UN SPECIAL ENVOY FOR AFGHANISTAN The MV Ever Given, a Panama- Evergreen Marine Corp., a major the Ever Given. “There have been Given wedged across the canal as flagged container ship that carries Taiwan-based shipping company no reports of injuries or pollution.” shown in the satellite data. A back- trade between Asia and Europe, that operates the ship, said in a had been overcome by strong winds had sunk. The management company denied hoe appeared to be digging into the became grounded Tuesday in the statement provided to The as it entered the Suez Canal from the An Egyptian official, who spoke the ship ever lost power. sand bank under its bow in an ef- The mistrust narrow, man-made waterway di- Associated Press that the Ever Given Red Sea but none of its containers to the AP on condition of anonymity The Ever Given’s bow was touch- fort to free it. between China and India is at an all- time high. In MYANMAR PROTESTS addition to the rupture of bilateral EU sharpens COVID vax export rules relations as a result of the LAC skirmish, India is deeply suspicious The move risks stoking post-Brexit tensions with London, which has warned EU against ‘vaccine nationalism’ of Chinese activities as part of the ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative Junta frees prisoners, REUTERS which oversees trade policy for the The proposal is set to be a topic JOHN C AQUILINO | US ADMIRAL 27 EU members, set out a proposal of discussion Thursday at an online Brussels, March 24: The European expanding existing measures that summit of EU leaders, whose coun- Union refined its rules on the export seek to ensure planned exports by tries are struggling with a third of COVID-19 vaccines Wednesday, drugmakers do not threaten al- wave of infections that has prompted People in our giving it a clearer right to block ready reduced EU supply. harder lockdowns amid a slow roll- communities silent strike ensues shipments to countries such as The granting of export licences (Asian out of vaccines. American) are Britain with higher inoculation will be based on reciprocity and EU Health Commissioner Stella hungry for rates and to those not exporting “proportionality” - the epidemio- Kyriakides said the situation in representation that their own vaccine doses. logical situation, vaccination rate many EU countries was “alarm- looks like them. I The move risks stoking post- and access to vaccines in the des- on authorisations and requests ing”, with increasing cases in 19 don’t think people can see Brexit tensions with London, which tination country. would be considered on a case-by- EU members and rising fatalities in problems if they haven’t lived it in has warned Brussels against “vac- EU officials say export restrictions case basis. eight. the past cine nationalism”. could also kick in if companies do The scheme will also widen the While France, Germany and Italy EU trade chief Dombrovskis told respect quarterly contracts but net to include 17 neighbouring coun- broadly support tighter export curbs MICHELLE AU | US SENATOR a news conference the export au- backload supplies at the end of the tries, including Israel, Norway and on those who do not reciprocate, thorisation mechanism was not period. Switzerland. Previously exempted, countries including the Netherlands, targeting any specific country. Dombrovskis said the new rules exports to these countries will also Belgium and Ireland are more cau- SHORT TAKES The European Commission, did not create a detailed algorithm need authorisation. tious about cutting off Britain. Dubai’s deputy ruler dead at 75 Netanyahu falls REUTERS The strongest storm India, US agree to reinstate Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, deputy Yangon, March 24: Myanmar’s comes after the short of majority ruler of Dubai and the junta freed hundreds of demon- silence, said one of the finance minister of the strators Wednesday arrested dur- Homeland Security Dialogue United Arab Emirates, has ing its months-long crackdown on protest leaders in a died, his brother said protests, while businesses in Yangon Facebook post PRESS TRUST OF INDIA pressed his desire to further meeting with a foreign envoy. Wednesday. He was 75. were shut and streets deserted in strengthen the partnership between During their discussion, they high- Sheikh Hamdan served as response to a call by anti-coup ac- Washington, March 24: The Biden India and his department. lighted the positive engagement that deputy leader of Dubai tivists for a silent strike. Mayangone district. “No car noises, administration has announced the Mayorkas and Sandhu agreed has already taken place during the under his brother, Sheikh Several buses full of prisoners only birds.” re-establishment of the Homeland to re-establish the US-India Biden Administration, including Mohammed bin Rashid Al drove out of Yangon’s Insein jail in A teacher in the Kyauktada dis- Security Dialogue with India that Homeland Security Dialogue and with the Quad, which addressed con- Maktoum, the hereditary the morning, said witnesses, who trict said the roads were deserted: was discontinued by the previous to discuss important issues such as crete commitments to cooperate on ruler of the city-state who included lawyers for some inmates. “There aren’t many people in the Trump dispensation. cybersecurity, emerging technol- COVID-19, climate actions, and cy- also serves as prime There was no immediate word from streets, only water delivery men.” This comes a day after Homeland ogy and addressing violent ex- bersecurity, said the readout. Mayorkas minister and vice president authorities on how many prison- Security Secretary Alejandro PRESS TRUST OF INDIA of the UAE. Activists have called for a “big tremism, according to a readout of and Sandhu also recognised the im- protest” Thursday. Mayorkas spoke with India’s the meeting issued Tuesday. portant contributions of students “The strongest storm comes after Ambassador to the US Taranjit It is rare for the department to and entrepreneurs that have made Jerusalem, March 24: The future the silence,” Ei Thinzar Maung, Singh Sandhu Monday and ex- issue a readout of the secretary’s both countries stronger, it said. of Prime Minister Benjamin HK halts use one of the protest leaders, said in Netanyahu at the helm of Israeli of Pfizer vax a post on Facebook. politics looked uncertain The Assistance Association for Wednesday after nearly 90 per Hong Kong: Hong Kong Political Prisoners (AAPP) activist THE EYE REMEMBERS cent of votes counted, raising the suspended use of the Pfizer group says at least 2,000 people possibility of a continued politi- vaccine Wednesday after its have been arrested in the military cal impasse and even an un- Chinese distributor informed crackdown on the protests against precedented fifth election. the city that one batch had the Feb 1 coup. Netanyahu’s Likud party has defective bottle lids. The Among those freed Wednesday, emerged as the single largest with city’s government said the was Thein Zaw, a journalist for 30 seats, but the right-wing bloc led suspension was immediate The Associated Press who was ar- by the 71-year-old leader still does while the matter is rested last month, AP reported, not have the 61-seat majority investigated by distributor Fosun Pharma and BioNTech, ers were freed. A spokesman for the quoting him as saying the judge needed to form a coalition in the the German company that military did not answer calls. had dropped the charges because 120-member Knesset (Israeli par- created the vaccine with “All the released are the ones he was doing his job at the time of liament). American pharmaceutical arrested due to the protests, as his arrest. The election turnout of 67.2 per firm Pfizer. well as night arrests or those who Wednesday’s strike came a day cent was a drop of 4.3 per cent were out to buy something,” said after staff at a funeral service in since last March’s election when a member of a legal advisory group Mandalay told Reuters that a seven- the turnout was 71.5 per cent, and who said he saw around 15 buses year-old girl had died of bullet the lowest of the four elections of French navy seizes leaving. wounds in the city - the youngest the past two years. 6 tons of cocaine In the biggest city Yangon, a call of about 275 people killed in the The Arab communities partic- by pro-democracy activists for a bloody crackdown, according to ularly witnessed voter apathy, Paris: The French military silent strike turned the streets the AAPP. probably because of infighting, says it seized 6 tons of eerily quiet. Soldiers shot at her father but hit but it was also a shade lower among cocaine with an estimated “No going out, no shops, no work- the girl who was sitting on his lap the Jews. value of up to 1 billion euros ing. All shut down. Just for one inside their home, her sister told Some observers attributed this from a cargo ship travelling off the west coast of Africa. It day,” Nobel Aung, an illustrator the Myanmar Now media outlet. to election fatigue and also people was France’s largest-ever and activist, told Reuters. Two men were also killed in the dis- choosing to engage in Passover drug seizure at sea, and “The usual meat and vegetables trict, it said. cleaning at home in preparation involved coordination with vendors on the street didn’t show The military had no immediate The London Eye is illuminated in yellow to signify a beacon of remembrance for the deceased as a national day of for the festival over the weekend, international partners, up,” said a resident of the city’s comment on the incident. reflection is being organised in London to mark one year of lockdown, Tuesday PTI PHOTO instead of turning up to vote. according to a statement Tuesday from the French military. The statement said the cargo ship had travelled from South America. ‘Antibodies may last from days to years, depending on infection severity’

Philippine troops THE RESEARCH NOTED THAT RECOVERED PATIENTS WITH LOW LEVELS OF NEUTRALISING ANTIBODIES MAY STILL BE PROTECTED FROM kill 16 militants REINFECTION IF THEY HAVE ROBUST IMMUNITY IN THE FORM OF THE BODY’S T CELLS PRESS TRUST OF INDIA COVID-19 patients for six to nine prising 31.7 per cent of the indi- Cotabato: The Philippine According to the study, patients, military said Wednesday that months, analysing their blood for viduals, showed little change in including those from the ‘negative its troops have killed at least Singapore, March 24: Antibodies neutralising antibodies against their antibody levels up to 180 days group’, displayed sustained T-cell 16 Muslim rebels aligned against the novel coronavirus the SARS-CoV-2 virus, their T cells and, they said, adding that the ‘de- immunity six months after initial with the Islamic State group wane at different rates, lasting and immune system signalling layed response’ group (1.8 per cent) infection, indicating that individ- in a series of clashes over for mere days in some individuals, molecules. showed a significant rise in neu- uals may still be protected if they the last week that have while persisting in others for They then used this information tralising antibodies during late have a robust T-cell immunity displaced thousands of decades, according to a new study to train a machine learning algo- convalescence. when the neutralising antibody villagers in a southern which says COVID-19 severity rithm to predict the trajectories of “The key message from this study level is low. province. The heaviest could be a deciding factor in hav- people’s neutralising antibodies is that the longevity of functional “Our study examines neutralis- fighting began March 17 and ing longer-lasting protection over time. neutralising antibodies against ing antibodies which are impor- lasted four days in against reinfection. Based on the analysis, the re- SARS-CoV-2 can vary greatly and it tant in protection from COVID-19. Maguindanao province’s The research, published in The searchers categorised people into five is important to monitor this at an We found that antibodies against Datu Saudi Ampatuan town, Lancet Microbe journal, noted that groups depending on how long their individual level,” said Professor SARS-CoV-2 wane in different peo- regional military spokesman recovered patients with low levels antibodies lasted. Wang Linfa, from Duke-NUS’ ple at different rates,” said study cor-

Lt Col John Paul Baldomar of neutralising antibodies may still The first group, they said, in- Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) responding author David Lye from

k y m c said. He said troops killed 14 be protected from reinfection if cluded those who never developed Programme, a corresponding author the National Centre for Infectious militants, from both the they have robust immunity in the detectable neutralising antibodies included 26.8 per cent of the pa- the ‘slow waning’ group, which in- of the study. Diseases (NCID), Singapore. Bangsamoro Islamic form of the body’s T cells. Freedom Fighters and the -- also called the ‘negative’ group - tients, had varying early levels of an- cluded 29 per cent of the participants, “This work may have implica- Based on the results, the scientists Dawlah Islamiyah groups, In the study, scientists, including - and comprised 11.6 per cent of the tibodies that waned quickly, the tested mostly positive for antibod- tions for immunity longevity after emphasised the importance of pub- and wounded another 25. those from Duke-NUS Medical patients in the study. scientists said. ies at six months. vaccination, which will be part of lic health and social measures in on- School in Singapore, followed 164 The ‘rapid waning’ group, which According to the researchers, The ‘persistent’ group, com- our follow-up studies,” Linfa added. going pandemic outbreak response. Today, we are TWITTER TO CRACK DOWN P11 sending a clear THURSDAY | MARCH 25 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR message around the world MISLEADING CONTENT that the UK will be a nation of Ahead of assembly polls, Twitter has clean energy as we build resolved to crack down on content that back better and greener from ‘manipulates or interferes with elections’ the pandemic or contains ‘misleading information’, as KWASI KWARTENG | BUSINESS AND ENERGY the micro-blogging platform outlined a business SECRETARY, UK

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k y m c of the day uote JSPL bags Resilient ‘Tesla vehicles can now be bought using bitcoin’ Supply Chain of Our journey in REUTERS to a record high of nearly $62,000. bitcoin, companies including India over the The electric-car maker said the year Award Bitcoin, the world’s biggest dig- Mastercard Inc and Bank of New last 15 months New York, March 24: Tesla Inc cus- ital currency, rose more than 4% last month it bought $1.5 is marked by York Mellon Corp have embraced growth, success and tomers can now buy its electric ve- after Musk’s tweet and was last billion worth of bitcoin and the emerging asset, sparking pre- hicles with bitcoin, its boss, Elon trading at $56,429. learning, which puts would soon accept it as a dictions that bitcoin and other cryp- us that much closer Musk, said Wednesday, marking a Musk said bitcoin paid to Tesla tocurrencies will become a regular to realising our open web dream significant step forward for the would not be converted into tradi- form of payment for cars, part of investment portfolios. cryptocurrency’s use in commerce. tional currency, but he gave few Uber Chief Executive Dara SUNIL NAIR | CEO, FIREWORK INDIA “You can now buy a Tesla with other details on how the bitcoin in a large stride toward Khosrowshahi said the ride-hail- bitcoin,” Musk said on Twitter, payments would be processed. The mainstream acceptance ing company discussed and “quickly adding that the option would be company was using “internal & dismissed” the idea of investing POST NEWS NETWORK In order to available outside the United States open source software”, he said. pany. Like other cryptocurrencies, conventional cash, saying when it in bitcoin. However, he said Uber support the later this year. Most mainstream companies bitcoin is still little used for com- “has negative real interest, only a could potentially accept the cryp- Bhubaneswar, March 24: tourism The electric-car maker said last such as AT&T Inc and Microsoft merce in major economies, ham- fool wouldn’t look elsewhere”. tocurrency as payment. General Renowned industrialist Naveen industry, I propose month it bought $1.5 billion worth Corp that allow customers to pay pered by its volatility and relatively Jindal led India’s leading infra- to introduce the He had said that the difference Motors Co said it would evaluate ‘Tourism Trade of bitcoin and would soon accept it with bitcoin typically use specialist costly and slow processing times. with cash made it “adventurous whether bitcoin could be accepted structure steel manufacturer Jindal Support Scheme’ as a form of payment for cars, in a payment processors that convert Musk, who regularly posts com- enough” for the S&P 500 company as payment for its vehicles. Tesla re- Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) has wherein all registered hotels and, large stride toward mainstream ac- the cryptocurrency into, say, dol- ments on Twitter about cryp- to hold the cryptocurrency. cently added “Technoking of Tesla” been awarded the most presti- travel and tour operators with ceptance that sent bitcoin soaring lars and send the sum to the com- tocurrencies, last month criticised Following Tesla’s investment in to Musk’s list of official titles. gious Resilient Supply Chain of the Department of Tourism, will be year -Manufacturing Award at the provided with a interest subvention 6th India Logistics & Supply Chain on working capital loans upto `25 Awards 2020 held in hotel orchid lakhs Mumbai.

PRAMOD SAWANT India enjoys investment JSPL shared their story at the | CHIEF MINISTER, GOA Fitch revises India’s GDP 6th India Logistics & Supply Chain Awards 2020. The company’s smart We have solutions & approach got recog- grade rating, says FM nized as ‘The Resilient Supply successfully reached 30 Chain of the Year (Manufacturing)’ million number growth to 12.8% for FY’22 AGENCIES for innovative initiatives like sourc- series users globally ing from local suppliers, reverse and undoubtedly PRESS TRUST OF INDIA New Delhi, March 24: Finance engineering, transport optimiza- our users will find Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tion, adherence to health and realme 8 series to be a fantastic one New Delhi, March 24: Fitch Wednesday said India enjoys an safety parameters, Competition, en- as well Ratings has revised India's GDP investment grade rating and she suring higher growth during the MADHAV SHETH | VP, REALME growth estimate to 12.8% for the fis- does not see a rating downgrade be- disruption. cal year beginning April 1 from its cause of higher spending. JSPL also bagged the previous estimate of 11%, saying its Replying to a debate on Finance ‘Transformational Team during SHORT TAKES recovery from the depths of the Bill 2021 in the Rajya Sabha, she Trying Times award at the event. lockdown-induced recession has cited low inflation, higher GDP The Jury consisting of several in- been swifter than expected. growth, record foreign investment The measures taken in dustry veterans recognized JSPL SC refuses nod to In its latest Global Economic and lower fiscal deficit to defend her response to the 2008 for visionary leadership that en- NBCC resolution Outlook (GEO), Fitch said revision government's handling of the econ- global financial crisis by the sured zero production loss, bet- is on the back of "a stronger car- omy. UPA government led to high ter cash velocity, high employee New Delhi: The Supreme ryover effect, a looser fiscal stance She attacked the Congress-led inflation and taper tantrums morale & higher profitability. Court Wednesday refused to and better virus containment." UPA government for leaving a The event was organized March NIRMALA SITHARAMAN I FINANCE MINISTER approve the resolution plan "India's second half of 2020 re- "mess" and mismanaging the econ- 19, 2021 in Mumbai by SCMPro of state-owned NBCC for the bound also took GDP back above its BRIGHT DAYS AHEAD omy which the Modi administra- Knowledge, a division of the debt-ridden Jaypee Infratech pre-pandemic level and we have n its latest Global Economic ndia’s GDP surpassed its pre- tion set right. ing agencies are of the opinion Institute of Supply Chain & Ltd (JIL) for its shortcoming revised up our 2021-2022 forecast Outlook, Fitch said revision is on pandemic level in December The measures taken in response that governments need to spend Management Pvt. Ltd. in fulfilling the parameters of I I to 12.8% from 11%," it said. the back of a stronger carryover quarter, growing 0.4% year-on-year, to the 2008 global financial crisis by to put the pandemic-hit economies IBC and remitted it back to "Nevertheless, we expect the level effect, a looser fiscal stance and after contracting 7.3% in the the UPA led to high inflation and back on track, Sitharaman said the Committee of Creditors of Indian GDP to remain well below better virus containment previous quarter ''taper tantrums'', she said. India too followed the same advice. Seed industry upset (CoC) for its nod. The top our pre-pandemic forecast trajec- Sitharaman further said aver- "So globally that is the advice court directed that the tory." India’s GDP surpassed its services sector. prompted FY22 GDP growth fore- age GDP growth between 2014 and everybody is receiving and we are resolution shall be completed over govt disallowing pre-pandemic level in December However, the recent flare up in cast revision, Fitch said. 2019 was 7.5% as against 6.7% dur- also following. So it shouldn't hurt within a period of 45 days from the date of this quarter, growing 0.4% year-on-year, new virus cases in some states has "The increase in inoculation to ing 2009 and 2014 under UPA. our rating," she said. trials of GM crops judgment. after contracting 7.3% in the pre- prompted us to expect milder growth the most at-risk people should allow Similarly, consumer price in- Sitharaman, however, had to vious quarter. in 2Q21. "Moreover, the global auto restrictions to be eased signifi- flation was 10.3% under five years curtail her speech following a ver- "India's recovery from the depths chip shortage could temporarily cantly towards end-2021 and in of UPA rule, while during 2014-19 bal duel with TMC members over of the lockdown-induced recession diminish Indian industrial pro- 2022," it said. "This should further it was 4.8%. the implementation of central gov- Moody’s assigns in 2Q20 (calendar year) has been duction gains in 1H21(first half of support services sector activity Fiscal deficit too has been con- ernment schemes in West Bengal. ‘Ba2’ rating swifter than we expected," it said. 2021)," it said. and consumption." tained at 3.65% of the GDP dur- Speaking in Bengali to reply to "The rapid pace of expansion at The Union Budget for the fiscal The rating agency however said ing 2014-19 as compared to 5.3% in a speech made by TMC MP Dola Sen New Delhi: Moody’s Investors the end of 2020 was powered by year ending March 2022 (FY22) un- an impaired financial sector is the previous five years, she said, in that language, the minister said Service Wednesday assigned falling virus cases and the grad- veiled a fiscal stance more accom- likely to keep the provision of credit adding current account deficit has the West Bengal government did not ‘Ba2’ rating to India Toll ual rollback of restrictions across modative than expected. tight, limiting investment spending. also improved from (-)3.34% to (- give names of farmers for giving Roads' USD secured notes. States and Union territories." Spending is set to be increased "We expect GDP growth to ease )1.43%. cash help under the PM Kisan PRESS TRUST OF INDIA India Toll Roads (ITR) is held High-frequency indicators point substantially, notably infrastruc- to 5.8 per cent in FY23, a downward Foreign exchange reserves have Yojana and refused to implement the by a trust. "Moody's to a strong start to 2021. The man- ture, healthcare, and military out- revision of -0.5 percentage points grown from $303 billion in 2014 to health insurance scheme Ayushman New Delhi, March 24: The seed Investors Service has ufacturing PMI remained elevated lays. Looser fiscal policy should since December," it said. "The fore- $411.9 billion, she said, adding NPAs Bharat in the state. This led to vo- industry Wednesday expressed assigned a definitive Ba2 in February, while the pick-up in mo- support the short-term cyclical re- or bad debt declined to `8.99 lakh ciferous protests from TMC mem- disappointment over the Centre's rating to the 3.5-year $300 cast level of GDP remains sub- million senior secured notes bility and a rise in the services covery, which along with stronger stantially below our pre-pandemic crore as of March 2020. bers, with Sen saying, "We never re- "regressive decision" to not allow issued by ITR," Moody's said PMI point to further gains in the underlying growth momentum trajectory." Stating that economists and rat- fused... she is misleading." scientific field trials of geneti- in a statement. The outlook cally modified crops, including for the rating is stable, it Bt Brinjal, without considering said. The proceeds from the the recommendations from states USD issuance are used BIZ BUZZ and Union Territories. principally to fund ITR's Hurun India unveils country’s In his written reply to a query purchase of onshore senior Maruti Suzuki offers new CV buying experience in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, secured NCDs issued by IRB Union Environment Minister Infrastructure Developers, Bhubaneswar: Maruti Suzuki’s retail channel for Commercial vehicle buyers has Prakash Javadekar had said, "It has the statement said. Real Estate Rich List 2020 become one of the fastest growing automobile networks with over 325 outlets in been decided that proposals of over 235 cities. Launched to redefine the buying experience of commercial segment field trials of GM crops, including customer, the retail channel captures specific needs of value-conscious customers. POST NEWS NETWORK Bt Brinjal, will not be taken for con- ‘SC verdict not The commercial retail channel offers a diverse range of vehicles in two fuel options: sideration in the GEAC without rec- gasoline and factory fitted S-CNG. Maruti Suzuki CVs bring the triple advantage of Bhubaneswar, March 24: Hurun ommendation of the concerned to impact banks’ low acquisition cost, low running cost and low maintenance cost. The commercial Report released the 4th edition of state/UT government." retail network recently crossed the milestone of over 92,000 sales. Maruti Suzuki New Delhi: Yes Securities, the GROHE Hurun Real Estate Rich Expressing disappointment over Commercial has an expanded portfolio of CVs predominately for customers involved List 2020, a ranking of the most the minister's response on trans- broking and investment arm in cargo/goods carrying businesses as well as passenger mobility. of Yes Bank, on Wednesday successful real estate entrepre- genic crop trials, Federation of said the Supreme Court neurs, inheritors in India, ranked Seed Industry of India (FSII) directive on loan moratorium Flipkart, now available in Odia as well by net worth proportionate to their Executive Director Shivendra due to pandemic has brought ownership in their respective real Bajaj said, "This further compli- the much needed clarity and Bhubaneswar: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce market- estate businesses. The announce- cates the already cumbersome there will not be any financial place, announced the introduction of Odia and Bengali language to ment was made during a webinar process of conducting field trials impact on the banks as the support on its platform as part of its vision to make online commerce held, March 23. Real Estate Rich List is more than are new entrants into the list, even of transgenic crops in India." compound interest waiver is more inclusive and accessible for Indian language users. Flipkart Wealth calculations are as of a list of the wealthy in the space, it in a pandemic year. The message As per the regulatory process, to be reimbursed by the offers an end-to-end Bengali and Odia experience to millions of cus- December31, 2020. The GROHE is an indicator of the overall sen- coming out is definitely positive the Genetic Engineering Appraisal government. On its verdict on tomers by utilizing a judicious mix of translation and transliteration Hurun India Real Estate Rich List timent and direction of the indus- and uplifting.” Committee (GEAC) reviews the a batch of pleas seeking of over 5.4 million words on the platform to bring a natural language experience. This 2020 ranks 100 individuals from 71 try. At GROHE, we rely on this as Hurun India MD and Chief data submitted along with the ap- moratorium extension includes transliteration of terms such as EMI, delivery, filter, cart and OTP instead of companies and 15 cities. an important climate indicator to Researcher, Anas Rahman Junaid, plication to conduct field trials beyond August 31, 2020, the simply translating them to enable better resonance with the native experience, helping Unveiling the report, Bobby tune our strategy & marketing ef- said, “Covid-19 was the litmus test and is the only body by law to re- apex court Tuesday said it is users get acquainted with e-commerce terminologies. The introduction of Bengali and Joseph, Leader, LIXIL, India & forts. Also, it is heartening to see that for Indian real estate sector. We view the safety of the submitted a policy decision. Odia is in line with Flipkart’s aim of leveraging locally developed language solutions to Subcon (GROHE, American wealth creation in the sector con- sawtop developers in each city data and grant final approval for help bring the next 200 million customers on board with e-commerce. Standard & INAX), said, “The India tinued to be robust and that there consolidating theirmarket share. field trials, he said. NBFCs want govt to refund interest Mumbai: Non-banking finance INTEL TO INVEST $20BN FOR CHIP-MAKING FACTORIES companies are not worried about "the minimal impact on INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE Gelsinger shared his vision for ate over 3,000 permanent high-wage their loan portfolios" "IDM 2.0," a major evolution of IDM 2.0 is an elegant jobs, over 3,000 construction jobs and following the apex court order San Francisco, March 24: Chip Intel's integrated device manufac- strategy that only Intel approximately 15,000 local long- asking lenders not to levy any maker Intel has announced to invest turing (IDM) model. can deliver and it's a winning term jobs. penal costs on any loans that $20 billion for two new manufac- "We are setting a course for a formula. We will use it to Gelsinger said he plans to an- were not serviced during the turing facilities in the US, along new era of innovation and prod- design the best products and nounce the next phase of capacity moratorium, but they want with plans to outsource more of its uct leadership at Intel," said expansions in the US, Europe and the government to manufacture them in the chip production to third-party Gelsinger. other global locations within compensate them for their best way possible for every foundries. "IDM 2.0 is an elegant strategy that cost of fund. At the apex NBFC category we compete in the year. New Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger only Intel can deliver – and it's a win- The Intel CEO expects Intel's en- body FIDC meeting PAT GELSINGER I CEO, INTEL Wednesday, a day after the also unveiled a new branch of the ning formula. We will use it to de- gagement with third-party foundries

company called Intel Foundry sign the best products and manu- to grow and to include manufac-

k y m apex court ruling that asked c the government and RBI to Services, to become a major provider facture them in the best way possible These fabs will support the in- turing for a range of modular tiles compensate all borrowers as of foundry capacity in the US and for every category we compete in," creasing requirements of Intel's on advanced process technologies, against RBI’s order that Europe to serve customers he said in a statement late Tuesday. current products and customers, including products at the core of covered only standard loans globally. Gelsinger also re-affirmed the as well as provide committed ca- Intel's computing offerings for both under `2 crore, the industry During the "Intel Unleashed: company's expectation to continue products internally. will be built in Arizona, located at pacity for foundry customers. client and data centre segments players said. Engineering the Future" webcast, manufacturing the majority of its The two new fabs (or factories) the company's Ocotillo campus. The new fabs are expected to cre- beginning in 2023. P12 THURSDAY | MARCH 25 | 2021 | BHUBANESWAR sports

INDIA SEEK TO PLAY FEARLESS FOOTBALL AGAINST OMAN IN FIRST

y INTERNATIONAL CONTEST AFTER COVID-19 LOCKDOWN Chinky, Tomar shoot gold

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propped up by experienced cam- paigners like Gurpreet, Sandesh Jhingan and Anirudh Thapa. More than half of the 27 players are either new faces or have not played for India though they were in the earlier squads. The All Indian Football Federation’s move to play inter- national friendlies against strong teams like Oman and the UAE ahead of the joint 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup qualifying round matches in June have been hailed by Stimac and Chhetri. PRESS TRUST OF INDIA away from the rest, even as the place for India at the Olympics. It is expected to be a tough match seasoned Sarnobat clawed her way This comes three days after against Oman who have beaten New Delhi, March 24: A dominant back into the finals after strug- Tomar combined with Deepak India in both the legs of the 2022 India swept the women’s 25m pistol gling in bottom half. Kumar and Pankaj Kumar to win World Cup qualifiers in 2019. event with Chinky Yadav winning In the finals, Yadav shot all the the silver medal in the men’s team Oman are ranked 81st in the FIFA gold after Aishwary Pratap Singh five targets twice – in the first com- air rifle event. chart while India are at 104th but Tomar’s historic top finish in the petition stage’s second series and In the event, Rajput led the qual- Stimac’s men should take confi- men’s 50m rifle 3 positions final of the sixth series of the elimination ification with 1172, while Tomar dence from the fact that they were the ISSF World Cup here, Wednesday. stage – after beginning with two. and Kumar shot identical score of on equal terms with the Gulf side At 20, Tomar became the youngest “I have trained in advance for 1165. Istvan Peni, Aleksi Leppa in the home leg match of the 2022 Indian ever to win gold in this event tie shoots in final, I just had to do (Finland), Jan Lochbihler World Cup qualifiers in Guwahati. when he shot 462.5 to claim the top my best, not think who is in com- (Switzerland), Juho Kurki (Finland) In fact, India were running away prize ahead of Hungary’s World petition with me and which level and Olsen were the others to make with the match after Chhetri gave No.1 Istvan Peni (461.6) and they are in,” Yadav said. the final, which was a 45-shot con- them the lead. Oman, however, struck Denmark’s Steffen Olsen (450.9). Sarnobat, the most experienced test comprising the three series of two late goals to win the match. The After that, Yadav upstaged the ex- of the three, had a five out of five kneeling, prone and standing. PRESS TRUST OF INDIA “We wanted to give them the ex- goal-less draw against Asian cham- 2017 Gulf Cup winners also won perienced Rahi Sarnobat and the in the third series of the first stage Tomar, who failed to clear se- perience of playing stronger teams, pions Qatar in Doha without the star the second leg in Muscat 1-0. fancied Manu Bhaker to win gold before shooting four targets thrice lection trials at the Madhya Pradesh Dubai, March 24: Talismanic cap- that will give them more confidence striker in a 2022 World Cup quali- History also favours Oman as in a 1-2-3 finish for India. The coun- in the fourth, seventh and ninth Shooting Academy seven years ago, tain Sunil Chhetri will not be there and fearlessness in future. I have told fying round match in 2019. they have won five times in the six try’s overall tally swelled to 19 with series in elimination. The third led the eight-man final at the end to inspire but a young Indian team them there should not be any pres- “It’s a big miss, not having Chhetri matches played against India in 9 gold, five silver and as many ranked Bhaker had only one five out of the kneeling position with 155.0 will seek to play fearless football sure on them,” Stimac said ahead bhai in the squad. But I’m sure the the last decade. One match ended bronze medals. of five, in the fourth series. and was in second place after prone against a more fancied Oman in of the match. “We are not obsessed boys will take this as an opportunity in a draw. The 23-year-old Yadav prevailed Earlier this morning, Tomar with 310.5, behind Olsen (311.4) and their first international match in with results.” and we have to play together as a India are out of reckoning for a over Sarnobat, 30, 4-3 in a shoot-off started India’s day on a rousing ahead of Peni (309.9). more than a year here, Thursday. Talking about Oman, Stimac team,” said No.1 goalkeeper and 2022 World Cup berth but are still after their scores were tied at 32. note. “This will further boost my The gold medal is a far cry from Chhetri is not with the team for said, “I have seen their match senior player Gurpreet Singh in contention for qualification in the Bhaker, aged only 19, shot 28 to set- confidence ahead of the Tokyo the time when he was disqualified the two international friendlies against Jordan. They are a really Sandhu who has led the side on 2023 Asian Cup. tle for the bronze medal before Olympics,” he said after his maiden from his first Nationals in 2015, and here – the second one against the physical side, well organised and many occasions. THE SQUAD: Gurpreet Singh being eliminated, leaving her two gold in a senior world cup. then suspended for an entire year UAE Monday – as he is recovering really patient. We also have worked Fortunately for Stimac, the 27- Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Subhashish other compatriots to fight for the top The other Indians in the final, vet- due to a technical reason. Training from COVID-19. hard and we expect a good game to- member squad is a mixture of play- Roy Chowdhury, Dheeraj Singh, prize at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting eran Sanjeev Rajput and Niraj rigorously for a year, he returned in But the side with an average age morrow.” ers who have been with the team ear- Ashutosh Mehta, Akash Mishra, Range. All three shooters have al- Kumar, finished sixth and eighth 2016 and in 2018, Tomar won three of just over 24 is raring to go in its Oman are coming into lier and new faces like Akash Mishra, Pritam Kotal, Sandesh Jhingan, ready bagged their quotas for the respectively. After an impressive gold medals in the junior nationals first international match after Thursday’s match after playing Liston Colaco, Ishan Pandita, Bipin Chinglensana Singh, Adil Khan, Tokyo Olympics. start following which he led for a in all three rifle disciplines. November 2019 and many of them out a goal-less draw with Jordan Singh and Lalengmawia. The rook- Mandar Rao Dessai, Mashoor Shereef, Yadav, who fetched the Olympic while, Tomar slipped in the stand- Having made his way into the have done well in the recent Indian Saturday. Before that, their last ies would be especially eager to Rowllin Borges, Lalengmawia, quota with a second-place finish ings but fought back strongly with Indian junior team, Tomar shone Super League for their respective match was in December 2019 in showcase their talent after making Jeakson Singh, Raynier Fernandes, at the 14th Asian Championships a 10.4, 10.5 and 10.3 in the standing in the events he participated in be- franchises. the Gulf Cup where they lost to an impact in the ISL. Anirudh Thapa, Bipin Singh, Yasir in Doha in 2019, led the pack after elimination stage. fore securing the Olympic quota. Head coach Igor Stimac said he Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The likes of Amrinder Singh, Mohammad, Suresh Singh, first 20 targets with a score of 14. Tomar is an Olympics quota- In the women’s 50m rifle 3 posi- has told the players to play free and The absence of Chhetri, the sec- Chinglensana Singh, Rowllin Borges Halicharan Narzary, Lallianzuala She was followed by Bhaker at sec- holder. He won the bronze medal in tions, Tejaswini Sawant was the fearless football as he was not ex- ond highest international goal-get- and Lallianzuala Chhangte have Chhangte, Ashique Kuruniyan, ond with 13. the 50 metre rifle 3 positions event best-placed Indian at 12th and be- pecting much from these two ter among active players, will be been the top Indian performers for Manvir Singh, Ishan Pandita, Hitesh Then, the shooter from Bhopal at the 2019 Asian Shooting hind her were Anjum Moudgil (16) matches. felt greatly but India did pull off a their ISL teams and they will be Sharma & Liston Colaco. led with a score of 21 and pulled Championships to secure a quota and Sunidhi Chauhan (17). ‘UMPIRES’ CALL’ SET Saina, Srikanth off to winning starts BATSMAN LIKELY TO MISS IPL FIRST HALF TOO TO BE DISCUSSED Injured Iyer out

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA takes decisions based on discus- of England ODIs sions with all stakeholders. When Dubai, March 24: The contentious Cricket Committee’s recommen- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA source told this agency. ‘Umpires’ Call’, which has been dation was sent to the board for The BCCI, Wednesday, had stated, lambasted as confusing by India cap- approval, the BCCI was also among Pune, March 24: India batsman “Shreyas Iyer subluxated (partially tain Virat Kohli, will be discussed members who agreed,” a source Shreyas Iyer was Wednesday ruled dislocated) his left shoulder in the by the Anil Kumble-led ICC Cricket privy to developments said. out of the ongoing ODI series 8th over while fielding. He has been Committee during a slew of meet- There is, however, some specu- against England and left in serious taken for further scans.” ings in cricket’s world governing lation about a frosty relationship be- doubt for the first half of the IPL He captains Delhi Capitals in the body starting later this week. tween former head coach Kumble starting next month after dislo- IPL, which begins April 9. The The all powerful board meet is and skipper Kohli when they worked cating his left shoulder in the open- Mumbaikar had perished for just 6 scheduled for March 30, the day in the national team together. ing game here. while batting. Shreyas had led Delhi under fire Chief Executive Manu The Kumble-led committee The incident happened in the Capitals to the final in the previ- Sawhney’s future will also come changing the points system of the eighth over of the England innings ous edition of the league. It could take up for discussion. World Test Championship, didn’t when Shreyas dived on a drive hit as much as six weeks to recover Sawhney is currently on leave go down well with the Indian team by Jonny Bairstow off pacer from shoulder dislocation and much after an internal investigation al- which simply slipped from first to Shardul Thakur. longer in case a surgery is required. legedly found him to be ‘abrasive’ third position when percentage The 26-year-old looked in tremen- In his absence, the DC captaincy in his behaviour towards the em- points system was introduced. dous pain as he left the field clutch- could be handed to either Rishabh ployees of the organisation. Coach Ravi Shastri and Kohli ing his shoulder. “It is unlikely he Pant, Australian Steve Smith or “There is ICC quarterly start- both were critical of the rule change will play first part of IPL,” a BCCI senior off-spinner R Ashwin. ing at the end of the week. Before even though the team performed that, the umpires call will come well enough to make the World up for discussion. There is also Test Championship final. PRESS TRUST OF INDIA Championships last week after suf- Ira Sharma, who was promoted Chief Executives Meet followed Sawhney future fering a thigh injury. to the main draw from the women's by the board meeting,” a senior of- The future of Sawhney, who is Paris, March 24: London Olympics Top Indian male shuttler Kidambi singles qualification, saw off ficial from one of the main board currently on indefinite leave, will bronze medallist Saina Nehwal Srikanth, seeded No.1, entered the France’s Leonice Huet 12-21, 21-14, told this agency. be discussed by the board. While crushed Ireland’s Rachael Darragh third round with a 21-15, 21-10 win 21-17 and will square off against While Kohli, after a few debatable Sawhney has a few sympathisers in straight games in the women’s sin- over compatriot Ajay Jayaram in Bulgaria’s Mariya Mitsova. Umpires’ Calls, has said that the rule within the board, majority of the gles opening round to make a win- 25 minutes. In the first round, India’s Kiran George, Tuesday, is ‘confusing’ and LBWs should be influential cricket boards want ning start to her campaign at the Srikanth had received a bye, while had stunned Netherland’s Mark called decided solely on whether the his ouster. Orleans Masters here Wednesday. Ajay had prevailed 19-21, 23-21, 21- Caljouw, who had reached the semi- ball is hitting the stumps, even if That he had time and again The fourth seeded Indian, who is 16 over fellow Indian Alap Mishra. finals of All England Championships marginally. threatened to take the World Cup desperately seeking ranking points Mixed doubles pair of Pranaav last week, 13-21, 21-18, 22-20 in a However the, ICC has always away from India, wanted a bid- to make it to her fourth Olympics, Jerry Chopra and N Sikki Reddy thrilling opening round match. maintained that ball hitting the ding process to decide on hosting took just 21 minutes to beat Rachael beat Austria’s Dominik Stipsits Mithun Manjunath beat France’s stumps isn’t as linear as it seems. ICC tournaments, besides flag- 21-9, 21-5 and set up a clash with and Serena Au Yeong 21-7, 21-18. Lucas Claerbout 21-14, 21-10 but “The ball tracking technology as ship events every year, have gone France’s Marie Batomene here. The Indian duo will meet Subhankar Dey lost 17-21, 13-21 to well as Hawk Eye is a Hawk and against him. Saina had pulled out of the open- Denmark’s Niclas Nohr and Amalie Denmark’s Ditlev Jaeger Holm in one needs to factor in the error per- The ICC board will also take ing round of All England Open Magelund next. the opening round. centage also. stock of preparations with regards “ICC Cricket committee always to World T20 scheduled in India. CSK UNVEIL NEW SUMMIT AT JERSEY FOR 2021 TOUCHING CHENNAI: Three-time IPL champions DISTANCE Chennai Super Kings Wednesday unveiled a new-look jersey that Naval Tata Hockey features camouflage as a tribute to Academy, Odisha the country’s armed forces. Unveiled (NTHA) gracefully ahead of the 2021 IPL season, the sealed a berth for the jersey also has three stars atop the summit clash at the franchise’s logo to denote the three Hockey India Sub- titles won in 2010, 2011 and 2018, Junior Women besides the camouflage as a tribute Academy National to India’s armed forces. CSK also Championship at the released a short video of skipper MS Kalinga Stadium in y Dhoni, launching the new jersey on

Bhubaneswar, its twitter feed. The jersey has been

k k y y m m c Wednesday. The state redesigned for the first time since c side outplayed the inaugural edition in 2008, a CSK Roundglass Punjab release said. The camouflage on the Hockey Club shoulders is bordered with gold Academy 8-0 in their bands that signify the high semifinal contest. standards set by the team both in PHOTO: BIKASH NAYAK terms of consistency and fair play.

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