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TAKES SHORT Uttarakhand CM PM launches Maitri Setu between ̋ KILLED IN BIHAR ACCIDENT Trivendra Singh Rawat Tripura and Bangladesh Dehradun, March 9 (UNI) Patna, March 9 (UNI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Agartala, March 9 (UNI) venture to link India and desh government has already Three persons died in Bi- Trivendra Singh Rawat on Tues- Prime Minister Narendra Bangladesh by road and announced allowing the har's Bettiah city after their day resigned and handed his Modi on Tuesday said that to access the Chittagong northeastern states of India car crashed into a tractor resignation to Governor Baby the eastern and northeast- international sea port in to get access not only to the trolley late night. Two of Rani Maurya. The move came ern regions of India, along Bangladesh by the north- Chittagong and Mongla sea the deceased were identi- after heavy speculation through with Bangladesh, are being eastern states of India. ports but also the Chittagong fied as Deepak Kumar, 32, out morning, with Rawat ex- developed as a trade cor- Bangladesh Prime Minister airport.She said: "Bangla- a resident of Nautan, and pected to address a press con- ridor.Addressing a gather- Sheikh Hasina also virtu- desh had extended the nec- Asif Iqbal, 37, of Harsidhi ference ahead of his meeting ing virtually from Delhi via ally addressed the function essary support to construct village in East Champaran the Governor. However, the video-conferencing, the organised to inaugurate the the "Maitre Setu". With the district. A police officer 60-year-old BJP leader first met Prime Minister said that in- double lane Feni bridge use of the Chittagong and said that the process of Maurya and then proceeded frastructure for developing named "Maitre Setu" Mongla sea ports, the dis- identifying the third victim to the media conference.After rected by the party central lead- president Devendra Bhasin road, rail, airways and wa- and northeastern region (friendship bridge). tance between Tripura and was underway. The fatal three days of political upheavel, ership to resign after discontent earlier told that the Chief terways has been developed of India but also in Ban- Modi said that he along Kolkata ports will be reduced accident took place near speculation in the state ended in the BJP legislative party. Minister was scheduled to ad- and new projects launched gladesh," Modi said, after with the Bangladesh Prime to less than 100 km from Bankatwa school located as Rawat submitted his resigna- "After his meeting with cen- dress a press conference and to develop the eastern and inaugurating five projects Minister jointly laid the the existing 1600 km."The on Lauriya-Bettiah state tion to Maurya after he reached tral leadership yesterday in the likely make a crucial statement northeastern region of India and laying the founda- foundation stone of the Feni bridge has connected highway around midnight. the Raj Bhawan just past 4 p.m. national capital, it seems that on political speculation going along with Bangladesh as a tion stones of four projects Feni river bridge a few India's (southern Tripura) According to the police, The BJP legislative party will BJP leadership has informed on in the state. Bhasin further trade corridor. with a total investment years ago and today (Tues- border town Sabroom with the car was at a high speed meet Wednesday morning to Rawat about possible change of stated that he heard that Utta- "With the development of Rs 3,518 crore. Of the day) was jointly opening Ramgarh in Bangladesh. as it crashed into the rear select the new Chief Minister of leadership in the Uttarakhand rakhand BJP chief Banshidhar of the varied infrastructure, nine projects, a 1.9-km- the bridge for the traffic. Tripura's Sabroom is 72 km of the other vehicle. "The the state, a senior party leader government as there is a lot Bhagat has called a meeting economic opportunities long bridge, built at a cost Hasina while addressing by road from Chittagong sea accident was so intense said. He said that Rawat submit- of resentment against him," of legislative party at 11 a.m. would increase to a large of Rs 133 crore over River the function virtually from port. "We want to remove the that trolley overturned af- ted his resignation as he was di- he said. Uttarakhand BJP vice Wednesday. extent not only in eastern Feni is the most significant Dhaka said that the Bangla- entire political boundary. ter the impact and the car was completely crushed and mangaled. "On hear- Both Houses of Parliament ing the loud noise made by Mamata dares BJP to play ‘Hindu’ card the crash, local residents assembled at the place and adjourned for the day amid Nandigram, Mar 9 on 1 April The TMC su- ‘divide and rule’. started the process of res- (UNI) West Bengal Chief premo said, “Game will be “I can forget my own cue," R.C. Singh, investigat- ruckus over rising fuel prices Minister and Trinamool on in Nandigram on April name, won’t forget Nan- ing officer Lauriya police Congress (TMC) supre- 1. Make BJP an “April fool” digram,” she reportedly station said. "We have iden- mo Mamata Banerjee on that day. Don’t give in to said. “There was no one tified the deceased with the Tuesday dared the BJP to threats and don’t vote in fighting for the people of help of their Aadhaar cards. play ‘Hindu’ card. exchange of money. Have Nandigram, except me; The bodies have been sent Addressing an election faith, TMC will emerge I was tortured, yet stood for post mortem," the offi- rally here, Ms Banerjee victorious.” Stating that my ground,” Ms Baner- cer said. said, “BJP is playing with ister? Nandigram is dear from Nandigram due BJP is “playing with reli- jee said. “Those calling religion; how dare they call to me. It withstood bullets to people’s response,” gion”, the chief minister me outsider in Nandi- me an outsider.” “BJP is and bombs,” the TMC su- Ms Banerjee said. She recites ‘Durga saptashati’ gram are outsiders them- NEIGHBOURHOOD dividing Bengal. They are premo said. She said, “Di- urged voters to not give mantras on stage. The selves,” she said. The calling me an outsider. If visive politics won’t work in to threats or vote in ex- TMC supremo said she chief minister listed sev- FIGHT TURNS New Delhi, Mar 9 (UNI) Amid members started raising slogans I am an outsider, how did in Nandigram.” change for money, adding never deserted Nandi- eral development proj- UGLY, ̉ KILLED noisy protests by Opposition mem- against the fuel price hikes and I become the Chief Min- “I have decided to fight that the game will play out gram and accuses BJP of ects for the region. bers over the rising fuel prices, both rushed to the Well. The Papers were New Delhi, March 9 the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha laid on the table of the House amid (UNI) A 32-year-old man were adjourned multiple times on uproar. Meenakshi Lekhi, who was India should prepare for COVID: India records was killed and five oth- Tuesday, leading to adjournment in the Chair, then adjourned the ers injured following a for the day in the afternoon. When House till 1400 hrs. The House was 15,388 cases fight between neighbours both Houses met again at 2 p.m. af- adjourned for the day within min- borderless war: Rahul New Delhi, Mar 9 (UNI) With the detec- in West Delhi's Raghubir ter repeated adjournments, the Lok utes of being reconvened as the tion of 15,388 new coronavirus cases, the Nagar. The deceased has Sabha was adjourned for the day ruckus over rising fuel prices con- New Delhi, March 9 total number of infections in the country been identified as Rupesh, after about five minutes while the tinued. In the Rajya Sabha also, Op- (UNI) Congress leader has reached 1,08,99,394, the Ministry of who as per the police, tried Rajya Sabha called it a day after ten position members, mainly from the Rahul Gandhi said on Health and Family Welfare update said on to intervene to calm down minutes. In the Lok Sabha, a num- Congress, began raising slogans. At Tuesday that India must Monday. The death toll from the disease tempers. But, Rupesh was ber of Congress members trooped this, Deputy Chairman Harivansh prepare for a "borderless" has reached 1,57,930, with 77 new fatali- beaten with sticks by the inside the Well, raising demand for a appealed to Leader of Opposition war. Rahul Gandhi, who ties being recorded over the past day. The opposite party until he col- rollback of the high fuel prices. DMK and Congress leader Mallikarjun has been a fierce critic country has recorded 16,596 discharges, lapsed. According to the members were on their feet. How- Kharge to bring the House in order. of the Centre in dealing taking the total number of recoveries to police, ruckus broke out in ever, Trinamool Congress members Satish Chandra Mishra of Bahujan with the border tensions 1,08,99,394, which leads to a national Raghubir Nagar when two were seen maintaining restraint. Samaj Party, Priyanka Chaturvedi with China, tweeted: "In- COVID-19 recovery rate of 96.93 per families which included Congress floor leader in the Lok of Shiv Sena and Tiruchi Shiva of dian forces are designed cent, while the case fatality rate stands women from both sides Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury DMK proposed suspension of work to fight a 2.5 front war. at 1.40 per cent, as per the health minis- got involved in a fight at 11 alleged that the Opposition was under Rule 267. Chairman M Ven- This is now obsolete. We try update. India comes second in terms p.m. on Monday. being ‘blacked out’ from the Lok kaiah Naidu had made his provi- must prepare for a bor- his tweet last week had and DBO is vulnerable. of the number of confirmed COVID-19 The fight soon turned Sabha livestream. Speaker Om sion on Rule 267 on Monday which derless war." "It's not said on China: "China GOI's cowardice will lead cases, following the United States, with ugly as one of the family Birla, in a rhetoric vein, asked him if cannot be revisited without the about past practices & mobilized its conven- to tragic consequences in 2,90,80,204 COVID-19 patients. India has members turned very ag- he wanted the ``ruckus’ to be aired Chair’s permission, Mr Harivansh legacy systems. It's about tional and cyber forces to the future." Rahul Gandhi now registered 25,99,046 vaccinations gressive and attacked oth- for the public to see. When the Lok said. Meanwhile, the Opposition transforming the way we threaten India. GOI buck- was referring to India's with 66,666 more vaccinations adminis- ers with sticks. "They took Sabha reassembled at 1200 hrs after members rushed out of their seats think and act as a nation," led." "Mark my words, our highest airstrip Daulet Beg tered in the last 24 hours. Rupesh to the GGS Hospi- the first adjournment, Opposition and started sloganeering. he said Rahul Gandhi in land in Depsang is gone Oldi in northern Ladakh. tal where he was declared brought dead. His brother Mukesh also sustained Can forget everyone's name but will never forget Nandigram: Mamata injuries on the head and right hand, and his father, Kolkata, March 9 (UNI) digram (I can forget every- octane political battle this in December last year. The Delhi and Rajasthan have mother, uncle and aunt After the announcement of one's name but I will never year as the Bharatiya Janata rebel Trinamool leader had suddenly become insiders?" also got injured in this her party's candidates list, forget Nandigram)...When I Party (BJP) had also fielded claimed earlier he would de- the TMC chief said, without incident," said Prashant Trinamool Congress su- had first visited Nandigram, Mamata's ex-confidante Su- feat Banerjee by more than naming Suvendu Adhikari. Gautam, Additional Dep- premo Mamata Banerjee on there was no MLA. I looked vendu Adhikari in that seat. 50,000 votes in Nandigram. Banerjee also launched uty Commissioner of Po- Tuesday held her first mega at these faces and decided Nandigram is a strong- At Tuesday's rally, Ba- a scathing attack on the BJP lice, West Delhi. A case of rally in East Midnapore's to contest from here. I had hold of newly-inducted nerjee criticised BJP's cam- on Hindutva grounds and murder has been regis- Nandigram where the feisty my home constituency and BJP leader Adhikari who paign strategy as the saffron chanted 'Chandipath' af- tered at the Rajouri Gar- West Bengal chief minister it was Bhawanipore. There nerjee said. Earlier, Banerjee Nandigram in January this had been elected from the camp is calling her "an out- ter that. The Chandipath is den police station. Police brought alive old memories was no problem and the ef- had dubbed Nandigram as year. Quite naturally, the high-profile seat in 2016 sider" in Nandigram. "I am one of the most ancient and have arrested six persons, of the Nandigram anti-land fort would have been less "lucky" for her. "I will con- Nandigram assembly seat and became a minister in a daughter of Bengal. But complete systems of mantra including three women in acquisition protests. for me. But still I chose Nan- test from Nandigram. It is turned out to be the centre the Mamata Banerjee-led now I have become an out- worship of the divine moth- the case. "Bhulte Pari Sobar digram as I could see your my lucky place," Banerjee of attraction for voters in state cabinet. Adhikari had sider? And people coming to er goddess in the Hindu tra- Naam, Bhulbo Nako Nan- love and enthusiasm," Ba- had declared at a rally in Bengal ahead of the high- joined the saffron brigade Bengal from other states like dition. EDIT 2 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 2021 Tolerance and coexistence Equity and Debt central to humanity

Outlook for March Pope Francis' historical norities in Iraq deserve thanked Al Sistani for hav- victims of the war with to build a centre in Abu Muslims are nothing new. Iraq visit underlined his the same rights and pro- ing "raised his voice in de- the Islamic State group, Dhabi with a synagogue, His efforts have earlier Global equities continued to trade higher and exhibited commitment to interfaith tections as the Shia Mus- fence of the weakest and which left thousands of mosque and church to seen endorsing partner- unusually broad momentum, delivering 12-month dialogue, tolerance and lim majority. He said that most persecuted" during civil dead. demonstrate the feasibili- ship with Sheikh Tayeb highs on several equities benchmarks up until the coexistence, and their ne- the religious, cultural some of the most violent Referring to the historic ty of interfaith coexistence in the recent past and the middle of the month. The last two weeks, however, cessity in today's world. and ethnic diversity that times in Iraq's recent his- region of Mesopotamia, and sharing. messaging, which he con- saw broad deleveraging across equities and global The Head of the Catholic has been a hallmark of tory. The Pope further said which covered much of Christ in Iraq veyed in Iraq. asset classes. Equities saw a global sell-off in risky Church arrived in Iraq on Iraqi society for millen- that Al Sistani's message modern Iraq including In Iraq, the pontiff Though symbolic, this assets amidst a sharp rise in US bond yields. Investors March 5 to a red carpet nia is a precious resource of peace affi rmed "the Mosul, Pope Francis won- brought his call for toler- sort of messaging car- weighed a rise in bond yields on worries about and military-band recep- on which to draw, not an sacredness of human life dered aloud how cruel it is ance to a country rich in ries enough weight and potential inflation with oil prices at a 12-month high tion at the beginning of obstacle to eliminate, and and the importance of the that this country, the cra- ethnic and religious di- support amongst people, and copper prices near a decade-high. Global growth the fi rst-ever papal visit to urged Iraqis to show ev- unity of the Iraqi people". dle of civilisation, should versity but deeply trauma- many of whom are guided outlook has been revised higher with economic output Iraq. He went with a plea eryone, especially in the Cradle of civilisation have been affl icted by so tised by hatred. After the by such spiritual and kind- expected to grow at 5-6 per cent this year, making it for the country to protect Middle East, that diver- The Pope later visited barbarous a blow, with invasion of the country by hearted initiatives by their the fastest pace since the mid-80s. The ongoing bond its centuries-old diver- sity, instead of giving rise the ruins of ancient Ur in ancient places of worship the US in 2003, it has seen religious leaders. Such bear market is unlikely to derail global equities as sity, urging Muslims to to confl ict, should lead to southern Iraq, revered as destroyed and many thou- vicious sectarian violence gestures and meetings yet. By the standards of a post-recession expansion embrace their Christian harmonious co-operation the birthplace of Prophet sands of people - Muslims, between Shiites and Sun- become the cornerstone cycle, neither the direction nor the magnitude of yield neighbours and asking the in society. Abraham, father of Ju- Christ , Yazidis and oth- ni Muslims, clashes and of long lasting partner- increase appears odd. The underlying drivers behind embattled Christian com- President Salih, belong- daism, Christianity and ers - forcibly displaced or rising tensions between ship among faiths, which the bond yields' move matter more than their levels. munity, "though small ing to ethnic Kurdish mi- Islam, to reinforce his killed. Arabs and Kurds, and mil- has been a hallmark of Study of US bond yield cycles depicts stocks-bonds like a mustard seed", to nority, echoed his call. He message of inter-religious Christian-Muslim rela- itant atrocities against mi- Iraq particularly, which correlation over shorter and longer timeframes. In persevere. The aim of was of the view that the tolerance and fraternity. tions norities like Christ and is often described as the fact, in the last decade, whenever bond yields spiked the trip was to encourage East cannot be imagined In his speech, Pope Pope's Iraq visit was Yazidis. cradle of civilisation and by 50bps or more in a short period of time, equities Iraq's dwindling Christian without Christ and the urged Iraq's Muslim and in keeping with Francis' In Iraq, Christian pres- has seen co-existence of performed well. Generally, equity prices and P/E communities, which have continued migration of Christian religious lead- long-standing efforts to ence goes back nearly to Christ , Jews and Mus- multiples have been positively linked to bond yields. faced violent persecution Christ from the coun- ers to put aside animosi- improve relations with the the time of Christ. They lims together in a toler- Recovery far from central bank's goals: Minutes from by the now defunct Is- tries of the east will have ties and work together Muslim world, which have subscribe to a number of ant manner, each paying the Federal Reserve's January policy meeting indicate lamic State terror group, dire dire consequences for peace and unity. He been augmented in recent rites and denominations, tribute to other's faith and that the FOMC officials see the economy "far from" the to stop fl eeing Iraq and to for the region in future. underlined that hostility, years with his friendship of which the Chaldean holding all faiths as equal. central bank's goals. The meeting summary indicates promote greater dialogue In his long and momen- extremism and violence with the leading Sunni Catholic is the largest sect, The Pope's Iraq visit it will likely "take some time for substantial further with the country's Shia tous meeting with Iraq's are not born of a religious cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Al along with Syriac Catho- underlined his commit- progress to be achieved", highlighting that the policy majority. Grand Ayatollah Ali Al Sis- heart: they are betrayals Tayeb. Sheikh is an imam lics, Assyr and sev- ment to interfaith dia- is unlikely to change soon. Fed Chair Powell adds that The visit was marred tani, the most infl uential of religion. He also urged and academic at the Al eral Orthodox churches. logue, tolerance and co- the discussion on tapering is "premature"; indicates by controversy due to the Shia cleric, in the holy city Iraq's Muslim and Chris- Azhar University in Cairo They once constituted a existence and it is need of that "substantial further progress" towards the Pope's decision to travel of Najaf, the Pope urged tian religious leaders to and he signed a landmark sizeable minority in Iraq, the hour to promote these FOMC's goals of labour market recovery and inflation during the continuing Muslims to embrace the put aside animosities and document on February estimated at around 1.4 sentiments amongst the of at least 2 per cent is required for changing the asset pandemic, but the Vatican beleaguered Christian work together for peace 4 in Abu Dhabi, with the million. But their num- masses and the political purchase guidance.Covid & Vaccines The progress on defended his decision, minority. On his part the and unity during an in- Pope. The document calls bers began to fall rapidly leadership too, particu- vaccination is being watched by markets for demand saying all health care pre- Shia cleric affi rmed his terfaith meeting in the for greater mutual under- at the hands of the Sunni larly in the backdrop of cues. The US seems to be on track to achieve near cautions had been taken concern for Christ and traditional birthplace of standing and solidarity and Shia militants after the continuing pandemic, herd immunity by mid-year and could be a turning and that the trip was an said that they should live Prophet Abraham. to confront the problems the disposition of Sad- when each can help the point for global markets. Israel has vaccinated 82 "act of love for this land, like all Iraqis in peace and In Irbil, the head of the facing the world. With dam Hussein. Pope's call other with sensitivity and per cent of its population with 33 per cent of its for its people and for its security, and with their Kurdistan Region, Nechir- the backing of the United for tolerance and co-ex- sympathy, and in coun- population receiving both doses. However, we don't Christ ". During his full constitutional rights. van Barzani, welcomed Arab Emirates, the initia- istence Pope Francis' ef- tries where these values yet see a sharp improvement in Google mobility for meeting in Baghdad with He also said that religious him. He then travelled by tive has gone on to create forts to promote tolerance were the hallmark of their retail and recreation in Israel which is even weaker Iraqi President Barham authorities have a role in helicopter on to Mosul a high-level commission and coexistence amongst secular setup but are now than India's. Outperformance in Covid containment Salih, Pope Francis said protecting Iraq's Christ . where he visited Church to spread the message faiths and particularly being eroded due. leading to marginal hospitalization rate and death rate Christ and other mi- The Vatican said Francis Square to pray for the and plans are under way between Christ and to narrow interests. has probably lowered risk perception on the street in India and hence driving retail participation. Daily new Covid-19 confirmed cases averaged 12.5k in February vs. 15k in January and 25k in December 2020. Although daily tests at 709k/day in February were lower vs. January SL serves kick-in-teeth for Imran (774k/day), the positive rate increased marginally Pakistans Prime minister the �offi cial' trip to Sri Lanka to 2.0% in end-Feb vs. 1.9 per cent in end-Jan. India Imran Khans attempt to bluff proved to be no more than a has administered only 14mn vaccines until February his way into appeasing the Sri short break from the worries 26. The current rate is way below the intended pace Lanka government and her of domestic politics where he of vaccination expected. The second phase starting people during his two-day visit faces a crushing defeat at the March 1 will cover bulk of the 300 million targeted to on February 23 has back-fi red. senate elections and an im- be vaccinated by July-August. In a bid to expand the His attempt to sell himself as pending threat of a long march Covid-19 vaccination drive amid fears of a second wave an ambassador of Belt and due on March 26 by the Paki- in some states, the Union Cabinet will allow anyone Road Initiative and its second- stan Democratic Movement. above the age of 60 or above 45 and with comorbidities ary project known as CPEC, a The only publicity Imran Khan to sign up to receive the Covid vaccines at government crusader of the Muslim ummah could manage was by tweeting as well as private hospitals from March 1. After lagging so that he could boost his image about his visit to the Island. behind significantly in January, MSCI India (USD) rose both at home and to the inter- The fact that none of the 5.1 per cent in February and significantly outperformed national money lenders and controversial issues were peers MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan (+3.8 per cent) and foreign investors has proven even mentioned about in MSCI EM (+4.4 per cent) on post-budget euphoria. nothing more than a Kick-in- the Pakistani media is a dip- Mid-caps and small-caps outperformed large caps the-teeth for Imran Khan. lomatic triumph for the Sri by ~4 per cent/5 per cent, respectively, in February. Not only that he was denied Lankan government. By not Capital Flows FPIs recorded net inflows of $4.1 billion a much publisiced opportunity permitting Imran Khan to into Indian equities in Feb and remained net sellers in to address the Sri Lankan Par- address her parliament and the debt markets with net outflows of $868 million. DIIs liament, he had to haggle with other institutions of national remained net equity sellers at $2.2 billion in February, the Sri Lankan government pitch that by joining CPEC Sri national Relations and Strate- India and his reported patron- prestige Sri Lanka has denied while insurance funds bought $206 million of equities to be allowed to meet Muslim Lanka would gain access to the gic Studies were courteously age of terrorists in the Easter Islamabad an opportunity to in February. members of Sri Lankan par- central Asia. Sri Lanka is already dropped by the Srilankan gov- Sunday killings in 2019. Nine stir anti- India sentiments in liament before a selected few part of the Chinese Belt and ernment at the last minute due Pakistani nationals were ar- a foreign land and defeated were granted an audience with Road Iinitiative and the experi- to fear of using the Sri Lankan rested in connection with the yet another attempt of Paki- Printed, Published and Owned by Buchi Babu. Vuppala, Printed Imran Khan. Pakistan is des- ence has not been very promis- parliament as a platform for bombings which claimed 250 stani military establishment at. Meera Offset Printers. No. 104. V.R. Pallai Street. Triplicane, perate to attract foreign invest- ing since Sri Lanka had to lease Pakistan's so called �Kashmir innocent lives. of rhetorical condemnation ment into its economy. Yet its its port to China for 99 years as a cause'. The drug factor is another of the treatment of Muslims Chennai- 5, Published from: No. 31 (Old) No. 58 (New) Nagappa Foreign direct investment has penalty for being unable to pay Sri Lankan government was possible avenue that Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka while remaining Mudali Street. Pudupet, Chennai-2. shrunk by a third and CEPEC is back Chinese loans. also fearful of an unpredictable has taken into consideration tight lipped about the atroci- Editor. Buchi Babu Vuppala. going nowhere. The Financial Imran khan bid to promote Imran Khan that he might just while accommodating Imran ties that the Uighurs undergo RNI.No.TNENG/26176/2008. Action Task Force has blatantly Pakistan as a destination for turn around and start to criti- Khan's thrust upon trip. Paki- on an daily bases in hundreds refused to take Pakistan out of Buddhist tourism also did not cise Sri Lanka's Buddhist major- stani drug cartels have been of torture and concentration Administration Office : No.18 B, Alikulam Shopping Complex, the Grey list. Pakistan economy make headway. Pakistan of- ity for treating Muslim minority using Sri Lanka as a route camps dotted across occupied More Market, Chennai - 600 003. is moving in only one direction: fi cially never condemned the with �prejudice'. Foreseeing to smuggle drugs to Europe East Turkistan that China downward. Pakistan's pleas to destruction of Buddha statues a humiliating trip the Pakistan through sea-lanes. The money calls Xin Jiang. Registered Office : No. 31 (Old) No. 58 (New) Nagappa Mudali Srilanka to sign a Joint Commu- in Bamiyan in Afghanistan that acting High Commissioner thus earned has been partly This is ironical indeed for a Street. Pudupet, Chennai-600 002. nique for Maritime Coopera- were dynamited by the Taliban Tanvir Ahmed had very rightly used to fi nance terror activities nation like Pakistan that prides tion, commercial activities be- and many of the archeological suggested that the Prime minis- in Sri Lanka. The attack on the herself on religion and claims Hyderabad : 17-1-469/A/42/23,Adarsh Nagar, tween Gwadar and Sri Lankan relic of Buddha's statue at the ter should cancel his trip. Sri Lankan cricket team back in to be the voice of �oppressed' near Unique Grammar school, Saidabad, ports and discussions regard- Taxila museum have report- The terror factor also played 2009 is still fresh in the memory Muslims the world over. In the Hyderabad -500059, Telangana. ing holding the 19th SAARC edly been stolen. A depressed its role in the Sri Lankan resolve of the Sri Lanka nationalists and fi nal analysis Imran Khan has Summit in Islamabad were all Imran Khan could not even to downplay Imran Khan's visit general public alike. Sri Lanka failed to present Pakistan as a Rni no. Teleng/2009/29225 politely turned down by the muster up enough courage to to their country. Sri Lankan cannot afford to have another friendly and secure investment Bangalore : 3rd Main Road- 4, L.N. Pura, Srilankan government. Imran raise the issue of Covid 19 Mus- government was aware of Paki- terror attack causing damage destination for the Sri Lankan Khan's attempts to lure Sril- lim that were cremated. His re- stani diplomat Amir Zubair Sid- to tourism which is one of Sri people and has returned back bangalore- 560 021, karnataka. anka into investing in the CPEC quest to address the Srilankan dique's involvement in plan- Lanka's main source of earning to Islamabad after receiving a Rni no. Kareng/2012/43253 project led to nowhere. The Sri Parliament and the Lakshaman ning terror attacks on sensitive foreign exchange. Kick-in-the-teeth of its national Lankan did not buy his sales Kadirgamar Institute of Inter- defence installations in South In the end for Imran Khan pride. NATION 3 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Parliament Delhi presents Rs 69K Cr Budget, Punjab Assembly begins Covid vax drive for 6% more than last years passes eight Bills MPs New Delhi, March 9 (UNI) Sisodia added. Delhi Finance Minister He said the Deshbhakti Manish Sisodia on Tuesday curriculum will also be presented a Rs 69,000 crore started in all Delhi schools. Budget for 2021-22 in the He said, "There would one Assembly, and said it was specific period for Desh- themed on "patriotism". Si- bhakti curriculum in all sodia claimed that this was schools." For the Art and the highest Budget of the Culture department, the Delhi government till date, state government an- which is 6 per cent higher nounced to allocate Rs 521 than the previous years. Last crore. The Finance Min- year (2020-21), the annual ister stated that Delhi is Budget was Rs 65,000 crore. reaching close to the target Calling it a 'Deshbhakti' 11,000 DTC buses. At pres- Budget, Sisodia said this was ent, the total fleet of gov- New Delhi, March 9 (UNI) With to mark the 75th anniversary ernment buses is 6,693. A the second leg of the Budget Session of India's Independence in 1,000 more DTC buses will underway, Parliament on Tuesday 2022.He said the govern- be added soon. Apart from Chandigarh, March 9 (UNI) passed in the Assembly. He said started Covid-19 vaccination drive for ment has planned to hoist the national capital. Sisodia gapore. We are working in this, 300 electric buses will The Punjab Assembly on Tues- Jails Minister Sukhjinder Singh all members of both the Houses. over 500 flags across the na- said the Delhi government is this direction and setting a also be added by next year. day passed eight Bills in the Bud- Randhawa presented two Bills Members of the Rajya Sabha and Lok tional capital much like the working to increase the per platform for increasing per While reading the Budget, get session chaired by Speaker -- the Prisons (Punjab Amend- Sabha will be administered the Covid one at the central park, Con- capita income of its citizens. capita income of Delhi by 16 Sisodia said that the Delhi Rana K.P. Singh. An official ment) Bill of 2021 and the vaccines as India expanded the world's naught Place. For that the government has times by 2047," Sisodia said. government has taken pro- spokesperson of the govern- Punjab Cooperative Societies largest inoculation drive and entered in With patriotism as the initiated electric vehicles In other important alloca- gressive steps in reducing ment said Industry and Com- (Amendment) -- and both were a fresh phase covering all aged over 60 theme for year 2021-22, the policy and is promoting tions, Delhi government will air pollution. For that the merce Minister Sundar Sham passed. Similarly, the Punjab years and those above 45 years suffering Delhi government will spend the scheme aggressively. open the first Sainik school. government has initiated Arora presented three bills -- the Fiscal Responsibility and Bud- from comorbidities. Rs 10 crore for various pro- He said over 7,000 electric "There are around 35 Sainik electric vehicles policy and Amity University Punjab Bill get Management (Amendment) The vaccination drive started inside grammes to be organised vehicles have been intro- schools across the country, is promoting the scheme of 2021, the Indian Partner- Bill of 2021, the Punjab Excise the Parliament premises from 10 a.m. on the life of B.R. Ambed- duced in Delhi in the last six however, not a single Sainik aggressively. He said over ship (Punjab Amendments) (Amendment) Bill 2021 and the and will continue till the Budget session kar. It also proposes to start months."At present, Delhi's school is in Delhi. Therefore, 7,000 electric vehicles have Bill of 2021 and the Punjab Bu- Punjab Education (Posting of concludes. The drive will be conducted patriotic programmes which per capita income is 16 times we have decided to establish been introduced in Delhi in reau of Investment Promotion Teachers in Disadvantage Area) between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day will run for 75 weeks across lower in comparison to Sin- one Sainik school in Delhi," the last six months. (Amendment) Bill of 2021 and Bill of 2021 got passed. except Saturday and Sunday. All the parliamentar have been informed about the drive and requested Plea in HC seeks to visit the Covid-19 Centre near the reception office of Parliament's Annexe disclosure of PM CARES Akhilesh to address workers' for their inoculation. Aimed to ensure the health of all parliamentar , the Parliament adopted Fund audit report the move following other departments training camp in the party under the Centre beginning the drive to inoculate their employees meeting the Lucknow, March 9 (UNI) The criteria decided by the government in Samajwadi Party has slipped the ongoing phase of the vaccination. into the poll mode and party President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice president Akhilesh Yadav will be President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Prime holding brainstorming sessions Minister Narendra Modi and various for party cadres before the Union Cabinet Ministers, including crucial 2022 assembly elections. Amit Shah, Harsh Vardhan, Narendra According to party sources, Singh Tomar have also received New Delhi, March 9 (UNI) to direct PM CARES Fund to Yadav would be touring over shots so far as the programme got The Delhi High Court will disclose its audit report on 40 districts and covering half underway in other places across the hear on April 23 a petition its website periodically along of the total 403 assembly country with hopes that it would seeking declaration of Prime with the details of the dona- constituencies before he help control the uptick in cases in Minister's Citizen Assistance tions received and their utili- concludes the first phase of several states. and Relief in Emergency Sit- sation every quarter. "PM the workers' training camps. India expanded its Covid-19 vaccine uations (PM CARES) Fund as CARES Fund performs a pub- This will be completed before coverage on March 1 with Prime a "State" and disclosure of its lic function, which is similar the model code of conduct for Minister Narendra Modi setting the audit report periodically. to government functions. It panchayat elections is enforced pace by being the first person to Chief Justice D.N. Patel utilises the privileges, ben- in the state, likely around March take a jab. Thousands queued up and Justice Jasmeet Singh efits and exemptions which 22. Local workers and cadres at government and private medical clubbed this case with an ap- are reserved for the state," have been invited to attend the facilities across the country as the plication to bring PM CARES the petitioner contended. three-day training camps which country further opened its vaccination Fund under the Right to In- The petition also raised would be held indoors, and the programme that started on January formation Act and listed both an issue over a paragraph in media will be kept out. 16 for healthcare and sanitary matters for hearing on April the trust deed issued on the The concluding session of which have proved beneficial political issues," he said. During in jail during the Emergency, workers. Indigenously developed 23. Both the pleas were filed PM CARES website, where it these camps will be addressed to the SP workers in the run- the indoor sessions, the party said that similar camps, named Covaxin vaccine from Bharat Biotech by petitioner Samyak Gang- is stated that the trust is not by him. SP MLC Udaiveer Singh, up to the assembly elections. workers will be required to freely as 'socialist study classes', were and Covishield from the Oxford- wal, who sought declaration controlled by the govern- who has been organising the "The party is inviting non- interact with Akhilesh. At every organised by Ram Manohar Lohia. AstraZeneca are being administered to of the fund as 'the State' ment. "It is unimaginable camps, said that over a dozen political personalities such as training camp, workers of nearly Those camps were addressed by people in India since the inoculation under Article 12 of the Con- that a fund, which has been districts, including Kanpur, waterman Rajendra Singh and 15 constituencies are invited, he experts of the socialist ideology drive begins here. stitution of India. The sec- set up by the Prime Minister Kannauj, Jhansi, Mirzapur, have others to address the workers added. Veteran socialist leader for introspection and planning, ond prayer seeks the court of India, has been declared. already organised these camps to sensitise them to public and Rajnath Sharma, who had been he said. 'Enough jabs in Rajasthan', Centre clarifies to ED SEARCHES PUNJAB MLA SUKHPAL state's claim of Covid-19 vaccines' shortage KHAIRA PROPERTIES New Delhi, March 9 (UNI) Reacting to reports that the state may run out New Delhi/Chandigarh, that ED's officials also carried fake passport racket case, well as banking transactions of vaccines, the union government March 9 (UNI) The out searches at the residence the officer said that in this of Khaira. However, Khaira clarified on Tuesday that there is Enforcement Directorate of Khaira's son-in-law Inder case also Khaira has been denied any wrongdoing. no shortage of Covid-19 vaccines in (ED) on Tuesday carried out Veer Johal here in Delhi. associated with the people His counsel blamed the raid Rajasthan. Reports said Rajasthan's searches at eight locations Sharing the details of the case, named in the case. for supporting the ongoing health and family welfare department linked to Punjab Ekta Party the ED official said that the When asked about the farmers' agitation. had sent an SOS message to the Centre MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in drugs case was registered in role of Khaira's son-in-law, Senior advocate R.S. about a paucity of the vaccine doses Chandigarh, Punjab and also Punjab's Fazilka after 1,800 the officer said, "He used Bains, who reached Khaira's in the state. It had reportedly asked for at the property of his son-in- grams of heroin, 24 gold to help his father-in-law in residence, told the media a buffer stock while alerting that the law in Delhi in connection biscuits, two weapons and money laundering through that the raid was conducted current stock may get over within three with drugs money laundering some live cartridges, some his company which works in to target those supporting the days which would hamper the on-going and fake passport racket case, Pakistani SIM cards were the field of Wi-Fi systems." ongoing farmers' agitation immunisation drive against Covid-19. officials said. An ED official recovered. In that case, which The team of ED sleuths were against three new agricultural To this, the union health ministry related to the probe told , was registered by the Punjab also carrying out searches at laws. On March 8, Khaira clarified that the state has enough stated. "The central government is among the prioritised age group. Over "Searches are going on since Police, conviction has already Sector 5 residence of Khaira in supported the farmers by vaccine doses at its disposal. regularly monitoring availability of 29.9 lakh doses have been administered morning on several premises happened. The official said Chandigarh. At the time of the tweeting, "Our women farmers "The factual position is that there vaccine supply in all states and UTs since the mega vaccination drive began linked to Khaira in Punjab and that Khaira was associated raid Khaira was present in the are our strength. They are is no shortage of COVID-19 vaccine (union territories), and providing on January 16. In the current phase of Chandigarh." with some of the convicted in house along with his lawyer sitting in the protest alongside in the state at present. Rajasthan has the doses as per their requirement vaccination, around 27 crores of the The official said that this drugs case, and that was son. Khaira is a legislator from men from last three months been supplied 37.61 lakh doses and and consumption pattern," it population aged above 60 or above searches were going on at the reason why the financial Bholath and former Leader of as well. They also know that has consumed only 24.28 lakh doses added. Rajasthan has chosen 67 lakh 45 with co-morbid conditions are five locations in Punjab, probe agency carried out Opposition. The official said how these laws will affect their till yesterday night," a statement by the beneficiaries which includes healthcare prioritised by the government to receive one in Chandigarh and two searches at his premises. that the agency was looking lives. Their presence in the ministry of health and family welfare workers, frontline workers and those the vaccines. locations in Delhi. He said Sharing the details of the after the property papers as protest give us double power." SOUTH 4 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Jagan seeks early Chittoor: All set for municipal elections for appointment with PM to 2 Corporations, 4 Municipalities on Mar 10 salvage Vizag steel plant "In the meantime, Sithara- Chittoor, Mar 9 (UNI) after review meeting over amidst COVID-19 restric- man in her reply in Lok Sabha Leaving no stone unturned, elections with officials at tions in view of safety of the on Monday stated that the the district officials have Collectorate in Chittoor on public who will attend to ex- Government of India would go made all the required ar- Tuesday. ercise their Democratic right ahead with the plan of 100 per rangements for the munici- They stated that additional of voting and for this, sanitiz- cent disinvestmentIt is a matter pal elections which will be forces will deploy at those ers, masks, hand gloves are of great concern for the people scheduled on March 10 and problematic polling centers being supplied to all polling of AP, employees of RINL and the officials have identified and also warned that no booths apart from polling other stakeholders," lamented sensitive and highly sensi- one will be spared if violates required material including the chief minister. He reiter- tive areas where additional Election Model Code of Con- ballot boxes, stationary etc. ated that 32 people sacrificed forces are also to be de- duct. The Collector informed The Collector informed their lives after prolonged pro- ployed for smooth conduct that the polling will starts by that the polling will starts tests to procure the steel plant of the polling. 7am and will end by 5 pm by 7am and will end by 5 which performed well between The municipal elections and after which the ballot pm and after which the 2002 to 2015, earning profits includes two Corporations boxes after sealing properly ballot boxes after sealing with positive net worth. (Tirupati, Chittoor) and four will be sent to the counting properly will be sent to Reddy again requested Modi Municipalities (Madanapal- monitor the election pro- officials have identified 137 centers amid tight security the counting centers amid to consider the following mea- li, Palamaneru, Puttur and cess through a web casting highly vulnerable polling sta- where strong rooms are pro- tight security where strong Amaravati/New Delhi, sures for the revival of the steel Nagari) going to experience system.By getting feedback tions and 97 vulnerable poll- vided and added that the rooms are provided and March 9 (UNI) Following plant: continuing operations polling tomorrow for which from their official sources, ing stations and the district counting will start on March added that the counting Union Finance Minister Nir- to achieve turnaround, allot- the district management will In all 344 polling booths the Collector M Harinarayan 14. Elections will conduct will start on March 14. mala Sitharaman vowing to ting captive iron ore mines to 100 per cent privatise the Vi- reduce input costs, financial sakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), restructuring and monetizing Covid vax at all Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister the steel plant's land to make it Kamal Haasan's alliance Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy wrote cash rich. govt hospitals to Prime Minister Narendra "Short term loans along with Modi seeking an appointment long term loans could be con- in Andhra to explain and convince him to verted into equity taking off set to begin poll campaign stall the sale process. repayment pressures and in- Amaravati, March 9 (UNI) Start- "I request you to kindly give terest burden. The high cost ing Tuesday, all government hos- Chennai, March 9 (UNI) me an appointment to explain debt which is actually Rs 22,000 pitals and those private hospitals With the seat sharing among all the options as narrated crore is being serviced at inter- linked to the Aarogyasri network the Makkal Needhi Maiam above, to revive and put RINL, est rates as high as 14 per cent," are offering coronavirus vaccina- (MNM) led by actor turned Visakhapatnam back on track," noted the CM. He said these tion in Andhra Pradesh. "Even politician Kamal Haasan, wrote Reddy. He offered to loans could be converted into without registering online, one can Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi bring an all-party delegation equity by the banks to remove go to the vaccination centre per- (IJK) and All India Samathu- including the representatives the interest burden totally and sonally to get vaccinated," said an va Makkal Katchi (AISMK) of trade unions to represent listing RINL, Vizag on the stock official. People over 60 have been having been successfully fi- their concerns directly to Modi. exchange, giving the banks exit advised to carry an Aadhar card or nalised, the front will now be Panicked by Sitharaman's option through the stock ex- any other identity cards to get in- actively commencing cam- categorical clarification in the change route among other op- oculated while those between 45 to paigning in the Tamil Nadu Parliament on Monday, the CM tions. "I assure you that the AP 59 years with comorbidities should Assembly elections on April sought Modi's early appoint- government will closely work produce a doctor's endorsement. 6. The MNM has allocated ment and reminded his letter with the government of India People without any identity cards 40 seats each to the IJK and to him a month ago. under your able leadership in can produce blood test reports, AISMK and the party will finalised the seat sharing rupee monthly amount for to the needs of the people. Reddy recalled the sugges- making this happen and to- doctor's prescription or any other contest in 154 seats in the with the MNM and are con- homemakers which he had We will now be explaining on tions he doled out to the PM gether we can revive the plant supporting document. On Mon- 234-member Assembly. testing in 40 Assembly seats promised. R. Velmurugan, this across Tamil Nadu and and also the Union Minister of for unlocking greater value to day, Andhra Pradesh High Court With the seat sharing final- of Tamil Nadu. Our alliance a senior leader of the MNM create awareness among the Steel to revive the steel plant the society and in particular to Chief Justice Arup Kumar Goswami ised on Monday, the party is a formidable one and we told , "The first round people on what all we can do and make it strong financially. the people of AP. and his wife Nilakshi Goswami got leaders have started com- will try and capture power in we have won. Both the DMK and how our opponents are vaccinated at the Mangalagiri All mencing election campaigns the state." and AIADMK have profusely copying even from our vision India Institute of Medical Sciences across the state in all the MNM leader Kamal Haas- copied from the vision docu- document." With the MNM (AIIMS). On Monday, as many as constituencies. an has already accused both ment that we had presented being a new entity and IJK DMDK walks out of 30,373 first doses of the vaccine T.R. Paarivendhar, MP the AIADMK and DMK of in February 2020. This means having won the Lok Sabha were administered across the 13 from Perambalur constitu- having copied and plagia- that we know the pulse of the seat on the symbol of rising districts of the southern state and ency and Chairman of IJK rised from his vision docu- people and formulate plans son, and Sharath Kumar's AIADMK-BJP alliance 11,773 second doses. told said, "Yes, we have ment especially the 1,000 and programmes according party yet to prove. Chennai, March 9 (UNI) The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazha- gam (DMDK) led by actor politician Vijayakanth has walked out of Empower Goa the AIADMK-BJP alliance after failed seat sharing talks. This was an- CPI-M, BJP in Kerala hand nounced by Vijayakanth in a press statement here on Tuesday. While the DMDK was pitching for 23 seats to contest, the AIADMK in glove to oust us: Cong Lokayukta before was not willing to part with more than 15 seats. Three rounds of dis- cussions were held between the DMDK leadership and AIADMK-BJP New Delhi/Thiruvanan- hand in glove, as all know, combine but could not end the impasse. and hence the DMDK has thapuram, March 9 (UNI) if the probe goes in the choosing new one: Cong quit from the alliance. The DMDK deputy general secretary and Vi- The Congress in Kerala on proper way, it could be- jayakanth's brother-in-law L.K. Sudhish while speaking to said, Tuesday slammed the BJP come a problem for both," "AIADMK has stabbed us in the back. We have quit the alliance and and the ruling CPI-M, and said Chennithala. Two will ensure the defeat of the AIADMK in the April 6 elections. Vijay- said they were having an time former Chief Minis- akanth is our Chief Minister candidate." The DMDK had performed unholy alliance in which ter Oommen Chandy said exceedingly well in the 2011 Assembly elections in alliance with the the main actors were none in the past two days what AIADMK. DMDK had won 29 seats and was working as the main op- other than Union Home Kerala saw was questions position party in Tamil Nadu. While DMDK had commenced discus- Minister Amit Shah and being asked by Shah and sions with the AIADMK for 41 seats, it had scaled down its demand to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vi- Vijayan. "Both these lead- 23 and on Saturday the DMDK leaders had told the AIADMK leader- jayan. Speaking to the me- ers were seen asking ques- ship that they would not settle for anything less than 23 which is at dia in Delhi, Kerala state tions to each other. What par with the PMK. Sudhish further said, "The DMDK is strong in 41 Congress chief Mullapally Kerala wants is answers to constituencies in North and South Tamil Nadu and our cadres can Ramachandran said, "For these questions that were ensure the defeat of AIADMK. The AIADMK co-ordinator K.P. Mu- this, they will resort to all gling and the reverse dol- asked. Very soon all will niswamy is the "Sleeper Cell" of the PMK in that party and he en- sorts of overt and covert lar hawala cases, that come to know the real in- sured that we are out of the alliance, let it be so." Vijayakanth's wife ways to reach their end various central agencies tent of these two parties," Premalatha Vijayakanth, who is the party treasurer, and his son Vijay objective of weakening are probing. At the 2019 said Chandy. Prabhakar are also likely to contest the Assembly elections. the Congress party. You Lok Sabha polls, all what Kerala goes to elect 140 all should remember that it managed was 15.64 per Legislators on April 6, and Panaji, March 9 (UNI) The Congress a new Lokayukta. I demand that the not long ago, even before cent of the total votes hitherto it was a direct on Tuesday slammed Chief Minister government must first empower the the Kannur airport was polled, up from the 14.96 electoral fight between Pramod Sawant after he wrote to Lead- new Lokayukta with authority and TN orders spot fine for officially opened, Vijayan per cent which they man- the Congress-led UDF and er of Opposition Digambar Kamat, powers to act against illegalities and allowed the aircraft of aged in the 2016 Assem- the CPI-M led LDF . But of seeking the latter's consent to appoint complaints," Kamat said. Shah, who was then the bly polls. On Monday, late, the BJP-led NDA also former High Court Judge U.V. Bakre as According to The Goa Lokayukta those not wearing masks BJP president to land. instead of answering the has appeared in the politi- the Lokayukta for Goa. Act, 2011, the Lokayukta shall be ap- Chennai, March 9 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Health Secretary J. Rad- None should forget, the questions, Vijayan posed cal scenario of Kerala. In "Before Chief Minister Pramod pointed by the Governor on the ad- hakrishnan has ordered spot fine of Rs 200 on anyone found without first electoral victory of his round of questions to the 2016 Assembly polls, Sawant seeks my consent for appoint- vice tendered by the Chief Minister, in a mask in the state amid rising cases of Covid in the country. The Vijayan from Kannur was Shah. Leader of opposi- it managed to open its ac- ment of new Lokayukta, he should first consultation with the Chief Justice of state health secretary directed conducting of inspection at various with the help of the then tion in the Kerala state count by winning one seat empower the institution with proper the High Court and the Leader of Op- places in the Chennai city along with health and corporation officials Jana Sangh," said Ram- Assembly Ramesh Chen- and finished second in authority and power, which the of- position. The Opposition has accused and ordered fine for people not wearing a mask. Speaking to , Rad- achandran. nithala said, "Just look seven constituencies. At fice of the Goa Lokayukta has been the Goa government of watering down hakrishnan said: "There is surging Covid cases and people should Shah was in the state into the speed at which the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, stripped off through a series of recent provisions of the anti-corruption law, not take it lightly. You can see the increase in cases in Maharashtra capital on Sunday to at- these two cases were be- all what it managed was amendments," Kamat said on Tues- through amendments which were and Kerala and if people behaves like this, there will be a major in- tend a public rally of the ing probed and when it 15.64 per cent of the total day. Kamat's statement comes a few passed in the state Assembly in Janu- crease in Tamil Nadu also which will turn difficult for the state and Kerala state BJP and had reached a crucial juncture, votes polled, up from the days after Sawant wrote to Kamat. ary this year. Kamat said that the new hence these measures." The state health secretary also checked the asked a few questions for things came to a grinding 14.96 per cent which they "After diluting the powers of Goa Lo- amendments had drastically whittled containment zones in Chennai and said that around 4,000 beds are Vijayan to answer with halt. This in itself proves managed in the 2016 As- kayukta, the government now wants down the powers of the office of the ready at Covid care centres in Chennai city. The state health depart- regards to the gold smug- that these two parties are sembly polls. me to give consent to appointment of anti-corruption ombudsman. ment has already collected 13 crores from 14 lakh. OP-ED 5 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad The $13 trillion global gender equality gap Sara Al-Mulla ing for women to reconcile both re- stitute estimates a global GDP loss of The scale of human suffering expe- sponsibilities, resulting in a decision $1 trillion by 2030 if no action is taken rienced during the COVID-19 pan- to exit the workforce. This situation to counter the pandemic’s regres- demic has been grievous and calami- has been especially aggravated for sive effects on working women. On tous on all levels. As with most crises, households that are reliant on single the other hand, implementing neces- women have been subjected to ex- mothers. sary interventions to advance gender acerbated hardships due to existing The pandemic has revealed just equality could yield an additional $13 gender inequalities in the workplace. how much our economy has underes- trillion to the global economy by 2030. According to a report published in timated and devalued the time, effort Family friendly policies are a win- January by the International Labour and sacrifices women give up to pro- win situation for everyone involved, Organization, global female employ- vide care for their families. In fact, an from working parents, children, the ment suffered a 5 percent fall in 2020, average of 75 percent of the world’s elderly and employers, to communi- or 64 million lost jobs, versus 3.9 per- total unpaid care work, including ties and the economy in general. cent for men. Women also received childcare or caring for the elderly, Family friendly policies are a win- less unemployment support in some is handled by women. In the Middle win situation for everyone involved, countries, in comparison to men. East and North Africa region, this fig- from working parents, children, the Many experts have sounded the alarm ure goes up to 80 or 90 percent. Yet elderly and employers, to communi- on the potential dire consequences of few interventions have been directed ties and the economy in general. Thus, the exodus of women from the work- at helping them reconcile paid em- it is vital that policymakers introduce force and its impact in reversing years ployment and unpaid care work since a suite of interventions that enable of progress achieved in this area. the onset of the pandemic. families to flourish economically and Global lockdowns, school closures, Each day, women are losing poten- thrive socially. A growing body of evi- come in many forms. For example, to avail themselves of different kinds childcare service suspensions and tial earnings, savings and pensions dence is revealing the many gains of employers could empower women to of leave according to their needs, such movement restrictions have forced — all of which will have dire impli- family friendly policies, such as ensur- opt for flexible working arrangements, as maternity, paternity or parental millions of working women to provide cations for their financial security in ing financial security, reducing pov- remote work or part-time employ- leave, childcare leave and family med- essential care work themselves, such the future. In order to recover years erty rates, boosting productivity, re- ment as a way to achieve work-life ical leave. Many companies also offer as caring for young children, assisting of progress attained in women’s em- ducing costs associated with families’ balance. Interestingly, the pandemic generous employee and family health their school-age children with online ployment, policymakers must urgent- public assistance programs, improv- has spurred many prominent busi- benefits, such as health insurance and education or caring for a family mem- ly invest in a suite of family-friendly ing well-being, reducing stress levels nesses, such as Facebook, Twitter, discounted memberships at fitness or ber with a chronic illness or disability. policies or risk significant economic and retaining productive, experienced Microsoft, Skillshare and Unilever, wellness centers for employees, their The burden of full-time work and care losses and social distress in the future. working women in the labor market. to switch to long-term remote work. spouses and children. work has made it especially challeng- Research by the McKinsey Global In- Family friendly workplace policies Moreover, employees should be able Arab News Oil pierces $70 per barrel benchmark The latest overnight jump came after refining margins are getting ever thinner above and beyond the promise of the Houthi drones hit Saudi Arabia’s Ras the higher the oil price. China, in partic- company can be viewed as helpful. Tanura export terminal, which, with a ular, has shored up on crude inventories Europe fears that higher oil prices capacity of 6.5 million bpd, is the world’s while the price was low. could dampen economic recovery in an largest export facility. For Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area which has experienced further lock- Saudi authorities said that oil produc- economies, these price levels are really downs and an extremely slow rollout of tion was not impacted. This is why the significant, because they will allow for vaccination programs. price of Brent only went up by 2.9 percent budgets to be balanced again. While fis- Looking forward, OPEC+ will need to in the small hours of the Asian morning cal discipline and balanced budgets are decide on April 1 at their next ministerial hitting $71.38 at the apex, quickly com- always a good thing, they matter even meeting where they see oil markets go- ing down afterwards. Compare that with more on the Arabian peninsula than ing. Draining the still substantial inven- the 15 percent hike after the attacks on elsewhere. Several GCC economies have tory overhang is one consideration. In Khurais and Abqaiq in the autumn of embarked on ambitious programs to the medium term, GCC economies don’t 2019; still, oil traders and analysts will wean their economies off overdepen- want to see the global economy over- watch the security situation closely. dence on oil. Saudi Vision 2030 is prob- heating. Inflationary pressures would Brent is up more than 10 percent since ably the most ambitious amongst these not help the airline, travel and tourism March 2, days before the March 4 minis- policies. The more budgets are balanced, industries, which already play a major terial meetings. The interpretations dif- the more money is available to invest in role in the UAE and are set to grow sub- fer depending on geography and outlook. these massive economic reengineering stantially in the Kingdom. The US fears inflationary pressures, projects. The words of caution by Saudi Energy especially as the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 Needless to say, the higher the oil price, Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman not By Cornelia Meyer Oil rose steadily after the OPEC+ alli- Relief Bill could push US gross domes- the better it is for the bottom lines of the to take economic recovery for granted are The oil price is on fire: Brent pushed ance of Organization of the Petroleum tic product growth above 7 percent this region’s national oil companies. Devel- well heeded, especially as Europe seems through the $60 per barrel threshold a Exporting Countries and 10 additional year. oping new sectors will necessitate major incapable of escaping lockdowns. In that month ago and early on Monday morn- nations decided to keep production cuts Europe fears that higher oil prices investments, which is where a profitable sense, Goldman Sachs may have slightly ing pierced the $70 level. It came back in place, save a small 150,000 barrels per could dampen economic recovery in an oil company and a balanced budget will got ahead of itself when predicting that down to $69 per barrel midday CET on day (bpd) combined increase from Rus- area which has experienced further lock- do wonders. The Kingdom’s Public In- oil prices would reach $80 per barrel for Monday morning. sia and Kazakhstan. Saudi Arabia also left downs and an extremely slow rollout of vestment Fund will play a major role in Q3 2021. We are still several months away These are lofty heights, when only 11 its voluntary extra cut of 1 million bpd in vaccination programs. these developments, which means that from then and, looking at Europe, plain months ago we saw WTI turn negative place for the time being. Together, the Asia is powering ahead as the latest the fact that ARAMCO dividends are un- sailing may yet prove elusive. during that fatal day in April. cuts amount to around 7.8 million bpd. Chinese export numbers indicate. Asian derpinned by the oil price developments Arab News Why a post-pandemic world must improve women’s lives

women, such as retail, hospitality, School closures also threaten to By Kerry Boyd Anderson education and domestic services. derail progress in girls’ education. Today’s celebration of Interna- In many less-developed countries, The UN has estimated that “an ad- tional Women’s Day comes at a the informal sector is important to ditional 11 million girls may leave particularly difficult time for women women’s income, and pandemic school” by the end of the pandemic. around the world. The pandemic mitigation measures posed major This region has the world’s lowest and its economic and social impacts challenges to informal sector work. rate of female participation in the la- threaten to roll back the progress Women are less likely than men to bor market. This reality offers an op- that women have made over the last have job protections and financial portunity for significant economic few decades. resources to help them cope with growth through increasing women’s While men are more likely to die periods of unemployment. A 2020 role in the workforce. from a COVID-19 infection, other UN report estimated that the pan- These experiences are global. health impacts have fallen heav- demic would push 47 million wom- Women around the world have ily on women. Women comprise 70 en and girls into extreme poverty by struggled with job losses, health cri- percent of the world’s healthcare 2021. ses and impossible expectations to workers, according to the World At the same time that women balance paid work with the role of Health Organization. They also are were struggling to maintain their in- unpaid teacher and domestic work- far more likely than men to provide comes, the pandemic dumped huge er. The pandemic has intensified the care for sick relatives. These factors amounts of unpaid work on them. challenges that women in different have put them at high risk of infec- Before the pandemic, the UN esti- countries already faced. tion, as well as significantly increas- mated that women did three times In the US, the combination of job ing their labor hours. the amount of unpaid care and do- losses that disproportionately hurt As many health systems were mestic work as men. COVID-19 sick- women and lengthy school closures forced to shift limited resources to ened millions of people, and women led far more women than men to These trends threaten to halt region fall within the lower third men, the UN says. School closures cope with the pandemic, that real- were often the ones caring for them. leave the workforce. According to a progress made toward reducing pay of the World Economic Forum’s added to that burden. The pan- location often came at the cost of Overwhelmed health facilities often September report from McKinsey inequality and expanding the role Gender Gap Index. The region has demic might accelerate the trend to- maternal care, access to contracep- sent many other ill people home and LeanIn.Org, one in four work- of women in leadership positions the world’s lowest rate of female ward women working in digital jobs, tion and other aspects of women’s early, again requiring women to as- ing women were considering leav- in the workforce. With limited or no participation in the labor market. which has potential to increase their healthcare. Furthermore, the UN sist them. ing the workforce or “downshifting” maternity leave, inadequate afford- This reality offers an opportunity participation in the workforce in the has said domestic violence in- On top of this, schools closed their careers. able childcare and other challenges, for significant economic growth region. However, digital jobs require creased “exponentially” during the around the world, leaving mothers While American fathers have tak- working mothers in the US were through increasing women’s role access to reliable internet, a device pandemic. and other female relatives to care for en on a greater share of childcare struggling before the pandemic and in the workforce. that the worker does not regularly It has led to extensive job losses for children and try to assist with online and other housework in recent de- now are in a state of crisis. However, the pandemic was likely share with others in the household, men and women, but has had a dis- schooling. Uncertainty over school- cades, mothers — even those with a In the Middle East and North to cost 700,000 women’s jobs in Arab and hours available to work rather proportionate impact on women’s ing and childcare has forced many fulltime job — still take on more un- Africa, women faced huge chal- countries in 2020, according to the than attending to online schooling employment. The pandemic hurt women to leave jobs or delay return- paid work than men; the pandemic lenges in the workforce before the UN. Furthermore, Arab women do and other household needs. sectors that tend to employ many ing to the workforce. further exacerbated this situation. pandemic. Most countries in the 4.7 times more unpaid work than Arab News INTERNATIONAL 6 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad HIGHER RISK OF VIRUS TRANSMISSION INEVITABLE: UK PM London, March 9 (UNI) As a press briefi ng at Down- is the fi rst part of the four-step nic.England is expected to see will be driven by the data,” he she said, referring to the coro- millions of children returned ing Street on Monday.But he plan, which Johnson said on all legal social restrictions be- added. Joining Johnson at the navirus reproduction number. to classrooms across England, added that “the greater risk is February 22 was designed to ing removed from June 21.At briefi ng, Deputy Chief Medi- More than 22.3 million people UK Prime Minister Boris John- keeping children out of school be “cautious but irreversible”. Monday’s briefi ng, Johnson cal Offi cer for England Jenny in Britain have been given the son said that the increased risk longer”, reports Xinhua news Under the guidance, two peo- said the government can take Harries acknowledged the fi rst jab of a coronavirus vac- of coronavirus transmission is agency.As part of Johnson’s ple are allowed for recreation the fi rst step of easing lock- impact of opening schools on cine, according to the latest “inevitable”.“We do accept, of long-anticipated “roadmap” in an outdoor public space down with “confi dence” be- the virus transmission.“We do offi cial fi gures.Still, Johnson course, there will be increased to exit the lockdown, schools such as a park, which means cause a third of the entire Brit- expect there to be an impact urged continued vigilance risk of transmission, that’s reopened on Monday morn- they would be allowed to sit ish population has now been on R, but education is of criti- with the public as infections inevitable,” Johnson said at ingThe reopening of schools down for a coffee, drink or pic- vaccinated.“At all times, we cal public health importance,” remain high.

GLOBAL COVID-19 GUTERRES CONDEMNS ATTACKS CASELOAD TOPS 117 MN IN YEMEN, SAUDI Washington, March 9 (1,698,005), South Af- (UNI) The total number of rica (1,521,706), Ukraine United Nations, March 9 global Covid-19 cases has (1,455,421), Indone- (UNI) UN Secretary-General An- topped 117 million, while sia (1,386,556), Peru tonio Guterres has condemned the deaths have surged to (1,371,176), Czech Republic two reported attacks in Yemen group would continue attacking more than 2.59 million, ac- (1,325,291) and the Neth- and Saudi Arabia, his spokes- Saudi Arabia as long as the war cording to the Johns Hop- erlands (1,139,098), the person said. and blockade continue on Ye- kins University. CSSE fi gures showed.Brazil "It is really quite simple. Such men.Also on Sunday, the Saudi- In its latest update on currently accounts for the actions are detrimental to the led coalition launched a series Tuesday morning, the Uni- at 11,229,398.The other second highest number mediation efforts being carried of airstrikes on the Houthi-con- versity’s Center for Systems countries with more than of Covid-19 fatalities at out by our special envoy, Martin trolled military sites in Yemen's Science and Engineering a million confi rmed 266,398, followed by Mex- Griffi ths, who will continue to capital Sanaa. (CSSE) revealed that the coronavirus cases are ico (190,923) on the third work with all parties to advance The strikes hit the 1st Division current global caseload Brazil (11,051,665), place and India (157,853) the political process to reach a Camp, Maintenance Camp and and death toll stood at Russia (4,284,408), on the fourth. negotiated settlement to end the the 4th Brigade in downtown Sa- 117,130,044 and 2,599,596, the UK (4,235,987), Meanwhile, the na- confl ict," Stephane Dujarric, the tiple drone and ballistic missile the initial attacks," he added. naa, as well as the Attan site in respectively. France (3,969,609), tions with a death toll chief spokesman for Guterres, attacks reportedly carried out On Sunday, the Houthi militia the southern part of the capital. The US is the worst-hit Spain (3,160,970), above 50,000 are the UK said on Monday. Sunday against various Saudi has confi rmed attacking Saudi Yemen has been mired in a civil country with the world’s Italy (3,081,368), Tur- (124,801), Italy (100,103), "We urge all parties to abide Arabia sites by the Houthis who Aramco facilities in Ras al- war since late 2014 when the Iran- highest number of cases key (2,793,632), Ger- France (89,090), Rus- by their obligations under in- claimed responsibility. Tannura port in the Kingdom's backed Houthi rebels seized con- and deaths at 29,047,214 many (2,513,784), sia (87,985), Germany ternational humanitarian law," "We also are concerned about Dammam region and other tar- trol of several northern Yemeni and 525,750, respectively, Colombia (2,278,861), (72,048), Spain (71,436), Xinhua news agency quoted Saudi-led coalition airstrikes re- gets Asir and Jazan with eight provinces and forced the interna- according to the CSSE. Argentina (2,154,694), Iran (60,786), Colombia the spokesperson as saying at portedly carried out yesterday ballistic missiles and 14 bomb- tionally-recognized government India comes in second Mexico (2,130,477), (60,598), Argentina (53,121) a press briefi ng.Dujarric said (Sunday) on Sanaa and Hodei- laden drones.A Houthi mili- of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour place in terms of cases Poland (1,801,083), Iran and South Africa (50,803). the condemnation was for mul- dah, apparently in response to tary spokesman vowed that his Hadi out of Sanaa.

ter the meeting, the central JOE BIDEN SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDERS PREPS UNDERWAY FOR PALESTINIAN committee said it will take part in the legislative elec- ON GENDER EQUITY LEGISLATIVE POLLS: PREZ tions under one unified list. In the first round of in- Washington, March 9 (UNI) Ramallah, March 9 (UNI) tra-Palestinian national di- US President Joe Biden signed Palestinian President Mah- alogue that ended in Cairo two executive orders aimed moud Abbas announced earlier last month, leaders to promote gender equity and that preparations for hold- of 14 factions, including vowed “to ensure that every ing the legislative elections Hamas and Fatah, agreed domestic and foreign policy we on May 22 is underway. to hold the general elec- pursue rests on a foundation of The official WAFA news tions as scheduled. dignity and equity for women”. agency reported that Abbas In January, Abbas an- “In our nation, as in all na- made the announcement nounced that the 2021 gen- tions, women have fought for on Monday during a meet- eral elections will include justice, shattered barriers, built ing of the central commit- legislative elections on May and sustained economies, car- tee of his Fatah ruling Party 22, presidential elections ried communities through in the West Bank city of on July 31, and the Pales- times of crisis, and served with Ramallah, reports Xinhua tinian National Council dignity and resolve,” Xinhua news agency. elections on August 31. news agency quoted Biden as At the meeting, Abbas The last Palestinian saying on Monday after signing stories have been neglected. undermine women’s poten- also welcomed the Egyp- presidential elections were the orders. That is why International Wom- tial,” he said.Biden noted that tian invitation to the lead- held in March 2005, and “Too often, they have done en’s Day is also a time for us to the coronavirus pandemic has ers of the 14 Palestinian round of the intra-Pales- in Cairo on March 16.In a the legislative elections in so while being denied the free- recommit ourselves to the cause highlighted gender inequities factions to join the second tinian national dialogue press statement issued af- January 2006. dom, full participation, and of equity and equality for wom- since women bearing the brunt equal opportunity all women en the world over, and to shine of most job losses and caregiv- are due.“Their contributions a light on the systemic obstacles ing responsibilities in the US AUS PM ANNOUNCES APPRENTICESHIP FUNDING have been downplayed. Their that fuel gender disparities and and around the world. Canberra, March 9 (UNI) young Austral during from the Covid-19 reces- The Australian government the coronavirus-triggered sion,” said Morrison.“Last PHILIPPINES RAISES ALERT will fund apprenticeships economic crisis. week’s National Accounts LEVEL FOR VOLCANO for young workers in an at- According to the Aus- showed the comeback of tempt to stop them from tralian Bureau of Statistics the Australian economy is director of the Philippine Institute increased seismic energy com- becoming unemployed, (ABS), the number of em- underway, however many of Volcanology and Seismology, pared to previously recorded epi- Prime Minister Scott Mor- ployed Austral in their businesses still need sup- said in a local radio interview. sodes and ranged between three rison announced on Tues- 20s was down 2.5 per cent port and it’s important The institute said it raised the to 17 minutes in duration,” the day.He said that the gov- in February 2021 compared our apprentices and train- alert level from 1, or low-level un- institute said in a statement, add- ernment would spend at to February 2020. ees get opportunities to rest, to 2, or increasing unrest, af- ing the number of volcanic tremor least A$1.2 billion ($917 “Creating jobs, generat- boost their skills and stay Manila, March 9 (UNI) Phil- ter detecting 28 “volcanic tremor events has increased to 866 since million) over the next year ing economic opportuni- employed.”Powerful busi- ippine authorities on Tuesday episodes, four low-frequency the onset of increased activity on subsidizing part of the wag- ties and boosting the skills ness groups have previ- raised the alert level for Taal vol- volcanic earthquakes, and one February 13. es for 70,000 new appren- subsidy scheme for 100,000 of workers right across Aus- ously called on the federal cano to 2, saying it is showing “in- hybrid earthquake at shallow The institute added that 141 tices, reports Xinhua news apprentices introduced in tralia are at the heart of our government to increase creasing unrest”.“This means that depths of less than 1.5 km be- low-frequency volcanic earth- agency.It is an expansion October 2020 to stem wide- National Economic Recov- incentives for employing there is (a) probable magmatic neath the volcano in the past quakes have occurred within one- of an apprenticeship wage spread job losses among ery Plan, as we build back young Austral . activity that may or may not lead 24 hours”, reports Xinhua news km depth beneath the volcano to an eruption,” Renato Solidum, agency.“Volcanic tremors have and immediate vicinities. WHO calls for strengthening YEMEN IMMIGRANT HOLDING FACILITY FIRE KILLS 60 women’s leadership Sanaa, March 9 (UNI) At least tion to the fi re, caused heavy ca- Geneva, March 9 (UNI) The regressed during the days of and disproportionate burden 60 people were killed due to a sualties, said the offi cial, adding World Health Organization the pandemic, reports Xinhua of care for children and old- fi re at an immigrant holding fa- that victims included both Afri- (WHO) called for strengthen- news agency.“We have seen er people, and in social and cility in Yemen’s capital Sanaa, a can migrants and facility staff. ing women’s leadership for an appalling increases in violence health care,” he said.According Houthi offi cial said on Tuesday. The Houthi group has formed In a statement issued on equal future in a post-corona- against women and reduced to WHO’s records, however, The fi re, which broke out on a commission to investigate Monday evening, the Interna- virus pandemic world.Mark- access to services for sexual women accounted for almost Sunday, has also injured more the incident, he said. According tional Organization for Migra- ing International Women’s and reproductive health. In seven out of 10 reported health than 100 people, Xinhua news to the offi cial, the facility is for tion (IOM) confi rmed that the Day and echoing this year’s tor-General Tedros Adhanom relative terms, employment worker infections, reflecting agency quoted the offi cial as say- holding migrants who entered fi re and called for “urgent hu- theme, “Women in leadership: Ghebreyesus said at a press losses have been higher for the fact that women make up ing to the media. Overcrowding the country “illegally” before the manitarian access to migrants Achieving an equal future in a briefing on Monday that prog- women than for men.“Women roughly 70 per cent of the glob- and chaos at the facility, in addi- procedure of deportation starts. injured”. Covid-19 world”, WHO Direc- ress on gender equality has have also borne an additional al health workforce.

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New Delhi, March 9 (UNI) March. He was the highest beating Goa on penalties India spinner Ravichandran wicket-taker in the series Bambolim (Goa), March Mumbai failing to register Ashwin was awarded the with 32 scalps and scored a 9 (UNI) Mumbai City FC a single shot on target ICC Player of the Month century in the second Test reached their first Indian throughout the match. The award for February, the in Chennai. Super League (ISL) final first half proved to be a cagey International Cricket Meanwhile, England after beating FC Goa 6-5 on affair with neither side able Council (ICC) said on opener Tammy Beaumont penalties in the second leg to assert their dominance. Tuesday. won the ICC Women’s Player of the semi-final at the GMC However, the best chance Ashwin beat England of the Month for February. Stadium on Monday. of the game arrived in the captain Joe Root and West Beaumont was the It was the first time in the 27th minute, for Goa but Indies’ Kyle Mayers to the overwhelming winner after ISL that a playoff match was Mumbai’s backline stood award thanks to his all- she played three ODIs decided via penalties. tall. Alberto Noguera beat round performances for in February against New Both coaches chose to place of captain Amrinder final for the first time.The his marker and made his way India in their home series Zealand where she passed substitute their goalkeepers Singh, one of the best first leg of the semi-final had into the box before firing a against England. fifty in each of these, with the match heading into goalkeepers of the season. ended in a 2-2 draw and with shot at goal that was parried Ashwin, 34, played a totalling 231 runs. She beat the penalty shootout. Goa But, as it turned out to be, there being no away goal away by Amrinder. crucial role with bat and four-match Test series in her teammate Natalie Sciver brought on Naveen Kumar the Sikkimese gloveman rule this season, the teams The ball eventually fell in ball as India raced to a 2-1 February before eventually and New Zealand’s Brooke while Mumbai raised some survived the battle of nerves, had to start from scratch the path of Redeem Tlang lead over England in their winning the series 3-1 in Halliday to the award. eyebrows when they decided helping Sergio Lobera’s on Monday.Goa remained whose first-time effort was to field Phurba Lachenpa in team book a place in the in the ascendance with blocked by Amey Ranawade. Indian men beat Britain 3-2 in final hockey match Inter continue winning streak in Serie A Rome, March 9 (UNI) goal cleared by goalkeeper Antwerp (Belgium), March Inter Milan has registered its Marco Sportiello with his 9 (UNI) Indian men’s hockey seventh consecutive win in header.After a goalless first team ended their tour of Europe Serie A with a 1-0 home victory half, Inter made a tactic with a splendid 3-2 win against over Atalanta, a day before its change by hauling off Arturo Great Britain here on Monday. 113th anniversary. Vidal with Christian Eriksen, Harmanpreet Singh’s goal in Inter entered the San Siro and the Dane made impact the very first minute and two with six league wins in a quickly as his corner in the goals by Mandeep Singh in the row on Monday and had a 53rd minute created a chaos 28th and 59th minutes helped full squad to choose from. in the box, Milan Skriniar was India remain undefeated on Lautaro Martinez returned alert to sweep in after a series the tour. to the starting line-up to of ricochets.Inter was under For Great Britain, James partner Romelu Lukaku up pressure in the final minutes Gall (20th minute) and striker front, while Nicolo Barella with the Dea creating several Adam Forsyth (55th) scored. In pulled the string in the middle chances as Luis Muriel’s angle their previous match, India’s of the park.Atalanta risked drive was denied by Samir Simranjeet Singh had scored a an own goal in the opening Handanovic while Aleksey late goal to hold Great Britain minutes as Cristian Romero’s Miranchuk flashed a shot to a 1-1 draw and against lofted back pass towards the across the face of goal. Germany, the PR Sreejesh-led side had secured a 6-1 win and a 1-1 draw respectively. In Monday’s match, India duly converted by India’s structured attack that helped Espargaro gets a taste of life with Repsol Honda started off aggressively and vice-captain Harmanpreet them make a foray into the Doha, March 9 (UNI) Pol settling on a best time of happy with the laps we did,” earned a penalty corner in Singh to give his side an early striking circle, a goal was Espargaro got his first taste 1:55:878 seconds after 68 laps said Espargaro.“We kept it very the very first minute of the lead.Though Great Britain denied by an alert Indian of the Repsol Honda team’s aboard the Honda. simple today, but we made game. The opportunity was replied to the setback with a goalkeeper Krishan B Pathak. RC213V as testing ahead of Times were not the focus of good progress. Already I am the 2021 MotoGP season got the day, with Espargaro and excited to get back out there underway in Qatar. his team working on getting tomorrow and keep working 2ND ODI: INDIA WOMEN THRASH SA BY 9 WKTS Spaniard Espargaro, who comfortable on the bike and but for now it’s time to go South Africa 157 all out in 41 overs (Lara Goodall 49, Sune Luus 36; Jhulan Goswami 4/42, Rajeshwari Gayakwad 3/37) lost to will be racing for the Honda improving his feeling on the back to the hotel and start to India 160/1 in 28.4 overs (Smriti Mandhana 80 not out, Punam Raut 62 not out) by nine wickets with 128 balls remaining. factory team this season, was Honda RC213V. look at the data to see where the first full-time rider out on “I feel good, there was a lot we can go better tomorrow. Lucknow, March 9 (UNI) A track over the weekend. of work and there will be a Front end feeling is what I strong all-round performance Completing his instillation lot of work to feel the limits need to understand the most helped India women bounce lap, Espargaro returned to the of the bike, but it was great to at the moment. I can see this back from their series- box for his first debrief and World Champion adapted finally ride the Honda. Today compared to Stefan but this opening defeat against South set-up adjustments. Short to life in Repsol Honda was about getting comfortable will come with more laps. This Africa with a comfortable runs were the order for much team colours. Each lap saw on the bike and beginning to is the same anytime you get on nine-wicket win in the second of the day as the 2013 Moto2 Espargaro improve his time, understand everything. I am a new bike,” he further said. ODI here on Tuesday. Jhulan Goswami lead a clinical bowling display by HUMPY WINS BBC INDIAN claiming four for 42 as the tourists were bundled out for SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD 157 in 41 overs at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee New Delhi, March 9 much attention as sports like motherhood are just a part Ekana Cricket Stadium. (UNI) Chess player Koneru cricket gets in India. But with of our life and they should Half centuries by Smriti Humpy won the BBC India this award, I hope the game not change the course of Mandhana (80 not out off 64 they were on the other end of cheaply to Jhulan and Mansi Sportswoman of the Year will draw people’s attention,” our lives,” she said.Humpy balls, 10 fours, three sixes) and a heavy defeat by the South Joshi (2/23) respectively. award for 2020. she said after winning the won the World Rapid Chess Punam Raut (62 not out off 89 Africans in match one on Lara Goodall (49) and The award was based on a honour on Monday. Championship in December balls, eight fours) then led a Sunday.The visitors won the captain Sune Luus (36) then public vote in which Humpy “I won over the years 2019 after a two-year strong reply as the hosts won toss and batted at the start, rebuilt nicely with a 60-run beat sprinter Dutee Chand, because of my willpower and maternity break. with more than 20 overs to with Lizelle Lee (4) and Laura third-wicket partnership that shooter Manu Bhaker, confidence. She then won the Cairns spare.It was a good response Wolvaardt (9) -- the stars took South Africa up to 80 for wrestler Vinesh Phogat A female player should Cup in 2020.Humpy became by the Ind , especially after in the previous game -- out two in the 21st over. and hockey captain Rani never think about quitting the youngest grandmaster in Rampal.“Being an indoor game, chess doesn’t get as her game. Marriage and 2002 at the age of 15. Harris suspended, to miss Victoria’s next Marsh Cup match Senior men’s, women’s weightlifting Sydney, March 9 (UNI) Batsman Marcus Harris is set nationals deferred to miss Victoria’s Marsh Cup New Delhi, March 9 (UNI) The match against Tasmania on Indian Weightlifting Federation Wednesday after receiving (IWF) has postponed the 73rd a one-match suspension men’s and 36th women’s Senior from Cricket Australia. Harris National Championships, was charged with abuse of scheduled to be held at Nagercoil equipment during Victoria’s in Tamil Nadu from March 12 to Sheffield Shield match against 18, due to spike in coronavirus Tasmania on March 5. cases, said a federation official. “Victoria player Marcus The federation has Harris has been suspended also decided to call off for one match after accepting Youth and Junior National a charge for abuse of Championships, which committee via an online fresh dates for the two Tamil Nadu government’s equipment during his side’s were slated to be held in meeting recently. Since the championships will now fresh guidelines has made Marsh Sheffield Shield match guilty of a Level 1 offence point and 50 per cent of his April in Madhya Pradesh. Tamil Nadu government has be announced.The venue it mandatory for people to against Tasmania on March under the Cricket Australia match fee. The offence was The postponement of the imposed strict entry rules for senior competition will undergo a 14-day quarantine 5,” said Cricket Australia in its Code of Conduct and accepted Harris’ second in an 18-month national competitions was for visitors from other states, remain the same.Due to a even if a person has RT-PCR statement.“Harris was found a penalty of one suspension period,” it further said. decided by the IWF executive like Kerala and Maharashtra, surge in Covid-19 cases the negative report. ENTERTAINMENRT 8 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Arjun Kapoor: Crucial for women to stand up for themselves Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor feels tried to contribute in my own way as and their journeys. Arjun will converse Bend The Gender that is aimed at sa- it is crucial for women to stand up much as possible," Arjun said. On the with these girls, share anecdotes from luting girls who have been shattering for themselves and their dreams, and occasion of International Women's his life on how women can do anything the glass ceiling across India.On the shatter stereotypes. "It is crucial for Day, Arjun will interact and celebrate they set their mind to. "It was an eye- work front, Arjun currently awaits the women to stand up for themselves and girls who have broken stereotypes, opener for me to know the amazing digital release of his upcoming cross- their dreams and shatter stereotypes. I challenged norms, and have them- stories of these girls and their inspir- border love story featuring Rakul Preet have always been a staunch supporter selves become a role model, inspiring ing personal journeys," added the ac- Singh. He will also be seen in the hor- of women's causes and have always a generation to share their experiences tor, who spearheads a digital IP called ror-comedy "Bhoot Police".

Gautam on RAKUL PREET SINGH TESTS Preet positive.Rakul shared a JONITA GANDHI YamiMonday RakulSingh, long note on Twitter and revealed that she feels a COVID-19 POSITIVE who was shooting for her informed that the actress UNVEILS NEW sense of security while upcoming fi lm 'Mayday' has quarantined herself shooting in her home state has been recently tested and will take care of her VERSION OF 'THIS Himachal Pradesh. positive for the novel health so that she can On December 5, Yami coronavirus. The actress come back and kick-off the CHRISTMAS' wrapped up shooting for was in Hyderabad for shoot again. the fi rst schedule of her the shooting of Ajay I am feeling fi ne and forthcoming fi lm Bhoot Devgn's Mayday that also will rest up well so that I Police across locations stars megastar Amitabh can be back at shoot soon. in the state where she Bachchan in the lead Request everyone who met stayed for almost a month. role. Rakul took it to me to kindly get yourself The actress informed that social media to inform tested. Thank you and she has just commenced her friends and fans that Please stay safe." shooting for her remaining she has tested COVID-19 Courtesy : Santa Banta portions of the horror comedy fl ick in Mumbai. "As I commence the PARINEETI CHOPRA: HUGE RESPONSIBILITY TO ESSAY Mumbai schedule of SAINA NEHWAL ON SCREEN ‘Bhoot police' cannot help but think of our shoot in Actress Parineeti Chopra, Himachal. who essays badminton ace Saina Pandemic has hit us all & Nehwal in the biopic "Saina", everywhere but the security says admits being apprehensive that your hometown gives about how people will react you is amazing. Home to her in the role. "It's a huge is where is the heart is... responsibility to essay someone like Saina Nehwal on screen. She YAMI GAUTAM is a legend and I was very scared about how people will react," FEELS SECURE WORKING IN she said. She is, however, happy with the response to the poster. HOME STATE HIMACHAL PRADESH "I'm overwhelmed with the love #shootdiariesofHimachal and staying in Himachal we are getting from all over the #dalhousie," she wrote on Pradesh after a long time. world. The fi lm is a celebration Gandhi is Instagram.Yami's Instagram The actress fl ooded social of the unending spirit that lies in Jonitain a festive account bears proof of how media with photographs and each woman," said the actress. mood. She has released much she has enjoyed working videos from the picturesque Director Amole Gupta can't stop of effort to represent Saina authentically." love and put my country on a pedestal while a new version of This praising his lead star: "Saina has Talking about the fi lm and Parineeti achieving my dream. Parineeti is a fabulous Christmas, in sync with inspired millions of women out playing her, Saina said: "Everything is quite actor and we both connected so easily when Yuletide spirits. VARUN DHAWAN ON WORKING WITH there and is a true example of a surreal. What I have achieved in life is all we met. I wish the team all the best for the Jonita collaborates with FATHER DAVID DHAWAN : strong female icon in the country due to the constant support of my family. It fi lm and hope everyone leaves the theatre today and Parineeti has put a lot has been my huge honour to play a sport I with dreams." music David Joseph and HE'S A LIVEWIRE Alok Merwin on the song. "Christmas has always Dhawan NEETU CHANDRA BAGS ONE OF THE LEAD ROLES IN SONY MOTION been such a special time Varun collaborates PICTURES’ NEVER BACK DOWN: REVOLT! with father, fi lmmaker David of year, especially growing Dhawan, for the forthcoming up in Canada.No matter ew actors from the to freedom.Stepping into literally been waiting for fi lm Coolie No. 1. 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KARAN JOHAR ANNOUNCES HIS NEW WEB SERIES FOCUSED ON 75 YEARS OF NATION-LIBERTY! fter the web-series series of #ChangeWithin 'Fabulous Lives of initiatives to celebrate 75 years ABollywood Housewives' of Independence. Friends from which aims at showing the the creative fraternity Rajkumar real life of Bollywood wives, Santoshi, Dinesh Vijan & that streams on Netfl ix, Karan Mahaveer Jain come together Johar has now announced his to tell incredible stories of our forthcoming project via his social FREEDOM @narendramodi media handle. ji Flag of India." Recently, Johar shared Any other revelation this news by making this is not made yet, announcement exclusive. regarding this As he's going to start an project. So, we'll epic web-series that lead have to wait for the celebration of 75 years of it.Besides this, always gets into the limelight Independence. Karan Johar due to various reasons, either to He also named a few creative support nepotism or his cold war members of his team who with Kangana. will come along with him And recently, due to the title in this project.The name of his Netfl ix series 'Fabulous of the series might be Lives of Bollywood Housewives', 'Change Within' as he director Madhur Bhandarkar used the hashtag of this also accused him to steal the in his tweet. title of his next project. Moreover, he also Not only this, but he was tagged the Prime also summoned by the Office Address: #17-1-469/A/42/23, Adarsh Nagar, Near Unique Grammer Minister, Narendra Narcotics Control Bureau School, Saidabad, Hyderabad-59, T.S. ARIANA GRANDE Modi, in his post. (NCB) regarding alleged drug Here what he consumption at one of the #G160 Ground Floor, Phase Iii, Spencer Plaza, Mount Roa, Anna ANNOUNCES wrote- "Happy parties he hosted in 2019. to announce Courtesy : Santa Banta Salai, Chennai- 600002. ENGAGEMENT our fi rst Epic THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES GGreaterreater HHyderabadyderabad

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Governor lauds services of oil Officials told to make arrangements companies during the pandemic for 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence on March 12

THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT DR SRINIVAS VOORADI Hyderabad, March 9: “The companies ensured uninterrupted supply of petrol, diesel, and LPG during the lockdown and as well during the peak of pandemic conditions. THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES BUREAU successful one. Stating that ments for the programme in The uninterrupted sup- SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT all government buildings and a befitting manner. Director ply of oil and other fu- Hyderabad, March 9: Chief junctions should be illuminat- General of Police Mahender els proved vital for the Secretary Somesh Kumar ed on the 11th and 12th, he said Reddy, Principal Secretary, continued supply of es- held a meeting at BRKR Bha- that the Chief Minister would GAD Vikas Raj, Commissioner sential commodities and van on Tuesday as per the unfurl the national flag dur- of Police, Hyderabad, Anjani transportation,” said directions of Chief Minister ing the inaugural programme Kumar, Secretary to Governor, Governor Dr. Tamilisai K.Chandrasekhar Rao on ar- which would be held at Public Raj Bhavan Surendra Mohan, Soundararajan. Felicitat- world. She highlighted mementos, presented by rangements to be made in Gardens at 11 in the morn- Secretary, Tourism and Cul- ing the representatives the need to be self-reliant Secretary to Governor K. connection with the com- ing on the 12th of this month ture, Srinivasa Raju, Commis- of the IOCL, HPCL, and for oil and energy needs Surendra Mohan on be- memoration of 75th Anniver- and added that the Governor sioner, GHMC Lokesh Kumar, BPCL in recognition of and stressed on the im- half of the Governor. Dr. sary of India’s Independence. would attend the programme MD HMWSSB, Chairman & their uninterrupted sup- portance of promoting Tamilisai Soundararajan The Chief Secretary asked the at Warangal. Chief Secretary Managing Director TSCPDCL ply of oil thus avoiding alternative and renew- addressed the felicita- officials to make all arrange- directed the Collector Waran- G.Raghuma Reddy and other any kind of scarcity of es- able energy sources to tion programme from ments to make the event a very gal (Rural) to make all arrange- officials attend the meeting. sential items, commodi- meet future require- the Raj Nivas, Puducher- ties and goods during ments. “We must script ry, while the felicitation Hanuman Chalisa parayan from the crisis conditions at our own self-reliance programme was held at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday, success story in the oil the Durbar Hall of the Raj March 17 : the Governor lauded the sector too as we did with Bhavan here. Kavitha oil companies for their the COVID-19 vaccine, HPCL General Man- Hyderabad, March 9 (UNI): About Rs 90 lakhs will be spent exemplary service dur- which has benefited ager CK Narasimha, MLC Kavitha today said that for construction of 23 feet tall ing the lockdown and more than 50 other coun- BPCL State head, Saibal they will develop Kondagattu stupa she said. The former MP pandemic. Dr. Tamilisai tries,” she added. Oil Mukherji, and IOCL State Anjaneya Swamy temple in has promised to develop the Soundararajan stated companies’ State-level head Sravan S Rao were Jagitial district here. The for- temple by spending necessary that the oil companies Coordinator Rajesh Naik, among those who were mer MP said that a unique funds. I will appeal to chief were playing a crucial Shravan and others were honoured by the Gov- program of chanting Hanu- minister K Chandrasekhar role in the nation’s de- present. The Governor ernor. Oil companies’ man Chalisa in the district MLC has performed special Rao for the funds for this tem- velopment as India has honoured the oil market- State-level Coordinator and elsewhere from March 17. pujas at the temple. Earlier ple, she said. We will take up a emerged as the 3rd larg- ing companies’ represen- Rajesh Naik, Shravan and Along with Endowment Min- they prayed at Ramakoti St- unique program of chanting est consumer of oil in the tatives with shawl and others were present. ister A Indrakaran Reddy the hupam in front of the temple. Hanuman Chalisa. 10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 2 TRSV leader Prashant apologizes to journalists

Special Correspondent Warangal, March 9: TRSV leader Byrapaka Prashant, who attacked Raj News cameraman, has apologized publicly at a joint meeting of the TUWJ (H-143) and TUWJ (IJU) at the Warangal Press Club here on Tuesday. TRS corporators Boda Dinna and Jorika Ramesh, lead- ers Indla Nageshwar Rao, Chirra Raju, and Manoj were present at the meeting. TUWJ (H-143) State Vice President BR Lenin and Warangal Press Club President Thumma Sridhar Reddy warned them that such incidents would not happen again. Press Club Secretary Perumand- la Venkateshwarlu, Vice Presidents Sudhir, TUWJ District General Secretary Nayakapu Subhash, District Leaders Antadupula Srinivas, Tobacco Ashok, Naveen, Krishnamohan, Kishore, Video Journalist Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduate MLC candidate from TRS party Palla Rajeshwar Reddy releasing Presidential Secretaries, Thirumal, Anji, Dilip, Bodige Srinu, Srikanth, election publicity audio songs CD in the presence of Mulugu ZP Chairman Kusuma Jagadeeshwar in Mulugu Narsaya, Sal, Pradeep, Ranjit, Sai Pradeep, photographers Gokarapu on Tuesday. Seen are Mulugu district Minority leader Tahir Pasha, Krishna Reddy, KU JAC leaders Prashant, Shyam, Sudhakar, Venkanna and, District Bureaus, Staffers, Photog- Srinivas, Chunchu Nagaraju, TNGO State President Paritala Subba Rao, Karam Ravinder Reddy. raphers, Cameramen and others were present.

9TH MARCH,202. ANIL KUMAR ADDL. BLOOD TODAY. THE KARKHANA PO- CP TRAFFIC INAUGURATED THE LICE HAS CITIZEN SERVICES. PLEASE BLOOD DONATION CAMP WHICH WAS CALL DIAL 100 IN CASE OF ANY IN- ORGANIZED BY KARKHANA PS LIMITS CIDENT. SHE TEAMS HAVE BEEN SET UNDER THE AUSPICES OF HYDER- UP FOR THE SAFETY OF WOMEN. ABAD CITY POLICE. KALMESHWAR ANIL KUMAR ADDITION- SHIGENAVAR DCP NORTH ZONE, LS. AL CP, TRAFFIC SAID THAT, CHOWHAN DCP TRAFFIC AND OTH- I AM VERY HAPPY THE CAB DRIVERS ER POLICE OFFICIALS, CAB DRIVERS CAME AND DONATED BLOOD, DO- WERE PRESENT. THE BLOOD DONATED ING THE SOCIAL SERVICES THAT THE BY TAXI CAB DRIVERS VOLUNTARILY. WORKSHOP POLICE ARE DOING IS SO KALMESHWAR SHIGENAVAR MUCH APPRECIATED. HYDERABAD DCP NORTH ZONE SPEAKING IS BECOMING A GLOBAL CITY. ON THE OCCASION SAID THAT, MANY PEOPLE COME TO HYDER- WHEN THE CORONA ARRIVED THERE ABAD FOR EDUCATION, HEALTH, WAS A LOT OF BLOOD SHORTAGE AND BUSINESS. THERE ARE A LOT Hyderabad ,9 March, there was a condolence Shanker Reddy guru – Venkat Narsimha Reddy, AND WE ARE SETTING UP A BLOOD OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT AUTO meeting on the premises of CSW Goshama- Raja Narsimha Reddy attended along with their hal, Hyderabad. S.Shanker reddy retired Addl mother-in-law at Goshamahal. The function DONATION CAMP UNDER THE AUS- DRIVERS. BUT CAB DRIVERS TALK DCP passed away on 11.2.2021. The officers of held and all the officers spoke about the great- PICES OF KARKHANA PS EVERY TO PASSENGERS AND BRING A Hyderabad and CSW organized condolence ness of Shanker Reddy. Shanker Reddy has TWO MONTHS. THIS TIME TAXI DRIV- GOOD NAME. AND ALSO SAID THAT meetings. Anjani Kumar, CP Hyderabad, SAnil worked in CSW and Intelligence. He was called ERS ARE DONATING THIS BLOOD. TOURISTS COMING TO HYDERABAD Kumar IPS Addl. CP. Traffic, DS.Chauhan IPS the father of CSW. He was the person who con- Addl. CP. L&O, Tarun Joshi, M.Ramesh IPS Jt. structed the CSW building during his tenure WE ARE COLLECTING 300 UNITS OF SHOULD BE TREATED WELL. CP. East Zone and family members of Late Sri and written an ISW manual also. 10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 3 Officials told to resolve pending land acquisition issues: District Collector Dr. Sangeetha

Special Correspondent sation would be provided under Peddapalli, March 9: District Col- the R&R package to all the eligible. lector Dr. Sangeetha Satyana- The District Collector instructed rayana directed the authorities the officials to resolve the issues concerned to expedite the land of land acquisition in Janagama, acquisition and resolve R&R is- Mushtyala, Sundilla villages under sues pending under the Singar- RG1, RG2 and RG3 and RRR issues eni. Reviewing the issues of land in Akkepally, Laknapur, Rach- acquisition in the Singareni area chapally, Peddampeta, Mangala- with the authorities concerned at pally villages. Additional Collector the district collectorate conference V.Laxminarayana, incharge DRO hall here on Tuesday, the district K.Narsimha Mu rthy, Manthani collector said that the State was RDO Krishnaveni, Director of Fi- implementing the policy uniform- nance and Project Planning Bal- ly in the land acquisition process ram Naik, IRS GM (Estate) SD Sub- and would set a cut-off date for the hani, RG 1, RG SD Subhani, RG1, land acquired under the Singareni RG2, RG 3 General Managers and company and added that compen- the officials concerned attended. REVISION IN TIMINGS OF TRAIN The Magic of Coriander in Skincare It is decided to revise the 06208 Hosapete – Yesvant- to Kadur. After Kadur the ------Shahnaz Husain gether to control acne. Take timings of Train No. 06208 pur Daily Express Special train will run with revised Coriander, a wonder herb that one teaspoon each of coriander Hosapete – Yesvantpur will depart from Hosapete timings and arrive / depart is primarily used as a culinary leaves and lemongrass. Add one Express Special at some at 17:00 hrs and arrive Yes- Arsikere – 00:30/00:35 hrs, for preparing dishes is the cup of boiling water and let the stations with effect from vantpur at 04:10 hrs on the Tiptur – 01:00/01:02 hrs, newest Rockstar of the beauty herbs steep for an hour. Then 11.03.2021, due to running next day with effect com- Gubbi – 01:47/01:48 hrs, Tu- regimen world..Be it acne or blend the herbs to a paste and of Train No. 06242 Hubballi mencing journey from makuru – 02:04/02:05 hrs, pigmentation, oily or dry skin, apply on the acne eruptions. – KSR Bengaluru Express Hosapete from 11.03.2021. Kyatsandra – 02:13/02:14 pimples or blackheads, corian- Leave on for 20 minutes and Special from 10.03.2021 as There will be no change hrs and Chikkabanavara – der juice works like magic. wash off with plain water. This detailed below:- Train No. in timings of this train up 03:03/03:05 hrs. Coriander, the magical herb plant has anti-fungal and anti- that changes the flavour of your microbial properties which APPREHENDED FOUR ANIMAL HUNTERS - dish is known for lowering cho- grant it the ability to treat acne, lesterol, treating the digestive oxidation damage. This actually pimples, blackheads, and dry RESCUED ONE BLACK BUCK,SEIZED ONE I-20 system, increase in haemoglo- helps to delay the degeneration skin. . The fresh juice of cori- bin levels and curing eczema. of the body. As far as beauty is ander leaves mixed with lemon VEHICLE AND THREE CELL PHONES. The antiseptic and carmina- concerned, preventing oxida- juice helps to control acne and Hyderabad March. 09-03-2021, The tive properties of green leaves tion damage helps to delay blackheads. A paste of corian- sleuths of Commissioner’s Task Force, you sprinkle on vegetables and the formation of visible ageing der leaves, mixed with paste of South Zone Team, Hyderabad along salad is also the secret of glow- signs on the skin and keeps the methi leaves helps in the treat- with Forest Department officials appre- ing skin since it reduces acidity skin youthful for a longer time. ment of blackheads. Apply on hended three accused who are indulg- which helps to get rid of vari- Coriander also contains Vita- the areas with blackheads and ing wild Animal Hunting and selling to ous skin eruptions. Chewing min C, Vitamin K and some of wash off after 20 minutes. co- needy customers. Rescued one DEER fresh coriander leaves prevents the B-Vitamins, along with sev- riander leaves work wonders (BLACK BUCK), butchered deer parts i.e. anaemia which causes dull and eral minerals, like iron, magne- on acne and blackheads. Uses: Head and legs, one Hyundai I-20 Vehicle dry skin. Coriander is rich in sium, calcium, potassium and Take 1 tsp of coriander paste Bearing No. TS07 GP 2939 and three cell Vitamin C, beta-carotene and carotene. It also has antiseptic along with 1 tsp of lime juice. phones at the instance of accused. Criminal background of the accused into contact with his friend by name antioxidants and its fresh aro- and germicidal properties, as Massage the mixture on the Details of accused:- Chavan Shanker Baba :- POR No. Salmanuddin @ Salman wherein the ma instantly rejuvenates both well as anti-fungal and anti-in- affected area and wash it with 1. ChavanShanker Baba, S/o Late 1799/36, dated: 17.01.2018, U/s 9(1) said Salman shared about his friend’s mind and body which makes flammatory benefits. It is easily cold water after an hour. Sonajee, age 36 yrs, R/o Chata (V), r/w 2(16) and Sec 51 of the Wild Life interest in eating deer meat and of- skin soft, smooth and radiant. available in every home in India A Coriander Face Pack can Kubeer (M), Protection Act of Forest Department, fers to provide deer meat. As per the Coriander is one of the most and maybe easily used for skin brighten the skin and fade acne Nirmal Dist. Nizambad. requirement of Salman, Mohd Zubair common ingredients in Indian benefits. Both coriander leaves marks. You will need fresh to- 2. Mohd Zubair, S/o MohdMuneer, BRIEF FACTS OF THE CASE. contacted Chavan shaker Baba to food. The leaves, the plant and and the seeds may be used in matoes, coriander leaves and age 26 yrs., Occ: Furniture Business, The prime accused Chavan Shanker arrange deer. Accordingly Chavan seeds all have their uses. The treatments. In Ayurvedic treat- stems, as well as rose water. R/o, Baba professionally farmer, he is a na- Shaker hunted two deers and kept in paste of powder of the seeds ments, a paste of coriander Blend these together into a Ahmedpura , Nizambad. tive of Chata village, Kubeer Mandal, his possession and informed to Mohd is probably the most common leaves is applied to the skin or smooth paste. You may apply 3. Mohd Salmanuddin @ Salman, S/o Nirmal Dist. As he is not comfort- Zubair. Subsequently Zubair in- spice after turmeric. scalp to alleviate itchiness and this on the face like a pack if the Mohd Shafiyuddin, Age 27 Yrs, Occ: able with his earnings obtained from formed Salmanuddin about availabil- Ayurveda, the ancient herbal dryness. In fact, a paste of co- consistency is alright. Or, add Private agriculture. He turned his attention ity of deers. After receiving the infor- healing system of India, men- riander seeds with a little water a little Fuller’s Earth (multani Employee/o Asif Nagar, Hyderabad, towards hunting Deer and other wild mation, Salmanuddin booked a rental tions the use of coriander in and one teaspoon of honey is mitti) for a thicker consistency. N/o Dharugally, Nizamabad Dist. animals in order sale and earns easy Hyundai I-20 car bearing No. TS07 GP many prescriptions due to its said to relieve itching. Apply on the face and wash it 4. Imran, R/o Bodhan( Absconding ) money. Mean time he came into 2939 and went to Nizambad. Where potent healing properties. Due to its antiseptic, antibac- off after 15 minutes. Coriander Property seized:- contact with known person by name he met Zubair and Shanker and pur- Modern research has revealed terial and anti-inflammatory is also said to remove tan. Make 1. Live Deer – 01 Mohd Zubair, resident of Nizambad chased live Deer for an amount of Rs. that it does have powerful heal- properties, coriander helps to a face mask at home to reduce 2. Head and legs of the butchered who is mediating in sale and pur- 15,000/-. Later, allthe three accused ing properties. For one thing, control and cure acne condi- tan and also add a glow to the Deer.3. Hyundai I-20 Vehicle Bearing chase of deer meat and live deers. proceed to Chata (V), Nirmal Dist., and coriander contains powerful tions. Coriander leaves and face. Take half cup oats, one- no. TS07 GP 2939- 01 4. Cell Phones-03 Subsequently, Mohd Zubair came met with Chavan Shanker. antioxidants, which prevent lemongrass may be used to- fourth cup yogurt. 10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 4 Congress Party MLC Uppal Corporator Rajitha Parameshwar Reddy Extensive Tour in Division Campaign in Madhapur Examination of Shivaratri arrangements THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES REPORTER Serilingampalle March 09: In Serilin- gampalle Madhapur Division under the auspices of the Congress Party Division In-Charge D. Suresh Nayak in Madhapur Division Tanda, Ayy- appa Society, Kakatiya Hills, and other areas along with the graduate voter dignitaries voted for Congress Party MLC candidate Dr. Chinnareddy and asked the graduates to win with a ma- jority. In this context, Suresh Nayak said that it was ridiculous for Surabhi Vani, the daughter of PV Narasimha, TSIT BUREAU AE Satyanarayana to re- ple immediately. in this the right candidate for the TRS party Uppal corporator Ra- solve the water issues and program Ex corporator M. or a former prime minister, to stand in Telangana. TRS leaders are behaving sion contest candidate D.Nagesh said jitha Parameshwar Red- also Corporator examined PARAMESHWAR REDDY, the ring. Sonia Gandhi declared Telan- without even that confidence. Suresh that if Dr. Chinnareddy, who has won dy toured the Old Vil- The Facilities at Shiva Salla Prabhakar Reddy, gana on the occasion of her birthday Sawal said that if a seat was given, he four times as an MLA and is a minister lage extensively with Temples in Uppal divi- Borampeta Jayakrishna, with the slogan that water, funds, would have given respect to the activ- twice and is a well-mannered candi- officials on Monday. sionThe corporator direct- Manda Murali Krishna and appointments were brought to ists and given it to one of them. Divi- date, makes you laugh. Locals brought to the at- ed the concerned authori- Reddy, Gorige Krishna, tention of the corporator ties to provide all kinds Gorige Jangir, Gorige the issue of water pollu- of facilities at the Shiva Mahesh, Maheshwaram tion in the Old Village and temple in Uppal. With Raju, Nani, Paladugu Men have equal role in women the supply of inadequate the Shivsratri festival ap- Laxman, Prashant Red- water immediately Corpo- proaching, arrangements dy, Haribabu, Ramu and empowerment- Madhavi Devi rator directed Waterworks are to be made at the tem- others participated. Judicial Member Women’s Day celebrated by Holiya Dasari Welfare Society

Hyderabad 8 March. Women’s Day cel- workplace and become pillars of strength, sup- ebrations were held today at CGO Towers port and motivation to women in their lives.” Press Information Bureau Hyderabad. On Speaking on this occasion Shri S. Venkateswar, this occasion a seminar was held on this year Director General PIB South said equal encour- theme of the women’s Day campaign ‘Choose agement should be given to both female and to Challenge. Mrs.Madhavi Devi Judicial male from an early age. Member, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal and He insisted the necessity of a support sys- S. Venkateswar, Director General PIB South tem at home for any working woman to give were the chief speakers for the programme. the best at the workplace. He said by celebrat- Addressing the officers Mrs.Madhavi Devi said ing women’s achievements, taking action for that this day celebrates the achievements of gender equality and raising awareness against women and calls for action to empower wom- bias helps to forge a gender-equal world. en to create a gender-equal world. She said this During the programme D.G Venkateshwar TSIT BUREAU Sucharita, Avushetti Padma, GV Lakshmi year’s , theme for International Women’s Day congratulated all the women officers of PIB The International Women’s Day was cel- and Aruna. They were richly honored on is ChooseToChallenge, it means all women & ROB for their dedication, contribution in ebrated on Monday at the Uppal Press Club behalf of the community. The function was should take it as challenge whatever is hold- their work by playing a vital role in dissemi- under the auspices of the state branch of attended by state president Tamtam Jahan- ing them back. From challenge comes change. nating information to the public through the Holiya Dasari Welfare Society. Led by gir, vice-president Tamtam Ambadas, work- So let’s all choose to challenge. ” she said their respective media units. This event TamTam Veeresh, State Honorary President ing president Anagondi Jangayya, Tekumatla She stressed Men have an equally and signifi- was attended by all officers of PIB &ROB. of the Association, the chief guests at the Vinod, treasurer Rendla Shankar, Tekumatla cant role in promoting women empowerment. On his occasion an exhibition was set up event were Aritikayala Shalini Bhaskar, Rani Srinivas, Balaraju, Attur Ananthaswamy and They can play an important role in reclaiming highlighting women achievers of India in Reddy, Zeenat Begum, Aan Reddy Padma, Tamtam Raghu and others were present. responsibility at home, the community, and the various fields. 10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 5 Governor unveils Red Cross MLC election-- Campaign Centenary Cycle Rally mural reaches a Crescendo Hyderabad, March 9 (UNI): Nalgonda-Khammam-Waran- With only three days left for gal seat. The Congress party Vijayawada, March 09: The campaigning in the MLC elec- nominated Chinna Reddy from Centenary Cycle Rally will not tion from Graduates constitu- Hyderabad-Ranga Reddy- Ma- only create more awareness ency, the contesting candi- haboobnagar and Ramulunaik among the youth about Red dates and political parties have from the other constituency. Cross services but also encour- stepped up Electioneering in Apart from them, former MLC age them to become partners in the past few days. Polling in Dr K Nageshwar (Indepen- the Red Cross movement,said the Hyderabad--Rangareddy- dent) from Hyderabad and Bishwabhushan Harichandan, -Mahboobnagar and Nalgon- TJS Chief Prof M Kodandaram Governor, Andhra Pradesh, EP da--Khammam--Warangal and Telangana Inti Party Chief State Branch President, Indian graduates constituencies is Cheruku Sudhakar from NWK Red Cross Society. The Andhra scheduled for March 14. are the serious contenders in Pradesh Red Cross Department Presently, the Hyderabad— the field. The left parties are has launched a special program Ranga Reddy--Mahboobnagar supporting an Independent in to mark the centenary of the seat is held by Ramchander one constituency and fielded launch of Red Cross services in ties like blood donation and tree antapur-Vijayawada, Red Cross Rao of BJP, while the Nalgon- it’s own candidate in the other. India. The governor on Tues- planting. The health, safety and EP State Branch Chairman Dr da--Khammam--Warangal All the candidates and their day unveiled a mural on the oc- immediate medical care of the A. Sridhar Reddy told the Gov- seat was represented by Palla respective party leaders are casion of the Centenary Cycle cyclists participating in the rally ernor. The rally will be attended Rajeshwar Reddy of the ruling intensively campaigning for Rally from Srikakulam to Vijay- are crucial. It was suggested that by about 200 cyclists. Red Cross TRS. While the two are in the success in the election. Ob- awada. The rally will start on all necessary precautions should General Secretary AK Parida said field now from their respective servers feel that the selection of March 16 in Srikakulam and will be taken in the wake of corona the Centenary Cycle Rally was parties, the TRS nominated Vanidevi by Chief Minister KCR reach Vijayawada on March 25. outbreaks, starting with the use primarily promoting themes former Prime Minister late P as TRS candidate for HRRM On the occasion, Governor Ha- of the mask, paying attention such as planting trees, donating V Narasimha Rao’s daughter seat is a master stroke and it is richandan said that the services to issues such as sanitation and blood, living a healthy life and a S Vani Devi, who runs a group going to have some impact in rendered by the IRCS volun- social distance. Red Cross Cen- cleaner environment. The event of education institutions, as its favour of the TRS. Ministers, teers during the Kovid-19 lock- tenary Cycle Rally is the first of was attended by the Governor, candidate from Hyderabad- MPs, Legislators and other down were commendable. The its kind in the country and will their Secretary, IRCS AP State Ranga Reddy-Mahaboobnar, leaders are campaigning for governor said the youth should be held on two routes between Branch Vice President Mukesh while the BJP fielded Premend- the TRS candidate, while MPs, participate in voluntary activi- Srikakulam-Vijayawada and An- Kumar Meena and others. er Teddy as its candidate from legislators. Uttam to raise lawyer couple’s murder issue in Parliament

Hyderabad, March 9 (UNI): gress party has already met Governor the ruling parties. Telangana Pradesh Congress Com- Dr. Tamilisai Soundarajan seeking a The TPCC Chief also slammed BJP mittee (TPCC) President & MP N. court-monitored CBI probe into the for not taking up the issue of law- Uttam Kumar Reddy on Tuesday an- murders. He said he would raise the yers’ murder at the national level nounced that he would raise the is- issue in the ongoing session of the although the Union Minister of State sue of lawyer couple’s murder in the Parliament. Further, he assured the for Home Affairs Kishan Reddy be- ongoing session of the Parliament. advocates that he would take up long to Telangana. He said if Telan- Addressing a protest dharna of their demands for implementation gana BJP leaders were genuinely advocates at Dharna Chowk , Indira of Advocates Protection Act, Review against the TRS, then they should Park, Reddy strongly condemned of CrPC 41, payment of stipend to ju- convince their government at the Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar nior advocates. Centre to order a CBI probe into the Rao for not responding to the de- He said as the President of TPCC double murder. He said both BJP mand for probe through Central and Member of Parliament, he and TRS leaders were levelling alle- Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into would fight for the advocates’ cause gations against each other to divert the brutal murder of advocates, Va- both inside and outside parliament people’s attention from real issues man Rao and his wife Nagamani, in at the national level. Uttam Kumar and hide their failures. Peddapalli on February 17. He said Reddy appealed to the advocates He also said that the Congress CM KCR has turned so insensitive to vote in favour Congress candi- party would intensify the agitation if that he did not condemn the mur- that the murders was the result of a were eliminated to hush up many dates G. Chinna Reddy (Hyderabad- the TRS Govt in Telangana and BJP der of lawyer couple. Since the ac- larger conspiracy hatched by TRS- other illegal activities being carried Rangareddy- Mahabubnagar) and Govt at the Centre refuse to order cused persons in the murder case backed sand mafia and these mur- out with the backing of ruling party Sabavath Ramulu Naik (Warangal CBI investigation in the case and en- are reportedly close to the Chief ders were directly to the custodial leaders. He said that KCR Govern- -Khammam-Nalgonda) in the MLC sure protection of other advocates. Minister, the local police was not death of a Dalit, Seelam Rangaiah, ment has handed over the control of elections for Graduates constitu- Congress MLC candidate G. Chinna carrying out the investigation in an in Manthani police station of Rama- the entire Telangana to ‘sand, land, encies. He said all advocates must Reddy, TPCC Legal Cell Chairman appropriate manner. gundam Police Commissionerate. mine and wines’ mafia. defeat TRS and BJP in the MLC elec- Damodar Reddy and other leaders Uttam reiterated the allegations He said Vaman Rao and Nagamani The TPCC Chief said that the Con- tions to teach a fitting lesson to both were also present. 10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 6 Budget-2021 session likely from March 15, Guv to address joint session Hyderabad, March 9 (UNI): or Education minister Sabitha In- The Budget session of Telangana dra Reddy is to present the same State Legislature Assembly is in the upper house. It may be re- most likely to begin on March 15 called that Chief minister K Chan- a day after the MLC polls for two drasekhar Rao has instructed the graduate seats of Hyderabad and offi cials concerned to make better Nalgonda segments. According arrangements for the upcoming to information the Assembly and budget session amid Corona pro- Secretariat offi cials have closeted tocols in March second week. for the conduct of the Budget ses- A few days ago KCR held a meet- sion that may last for about 7 days ing with offi cials at Pragathi Bha- to 10 days. As per the schedule van. The government is keen to which is to be announced yet, the give priority to existing welfare Governor Tamilisai Soundarara- schemes and irrigation projects. jan will address the joint session Apart from that need based allo- on March 15 at 11 am. cations in the budget will be made The house will mourn and con- for several departments dole the deaths of its members The Budget session is to start and the former legislators on as the government plans it for a March 16. On March 17, the house smooth drive amid corona proto- will offer thanks to the Governor cols. KCR instructed the Finance on her speech. And on March 18 Minister T Harish Rao, Chief Sec- the house will see the budget pre- retary Somesh Kumar, Assembly sentation for 2021-22 at 11.30 am. secretary Narsimha Charyulu, Harish Rao is to present the fi nance secretary Ramkrishna budget in the Assembly and ei- Rao and others attended the key ther health minister E Rajender meeting. Palla Jagadish slam Crest presentation parade for Oppn on MLC polls Air Force Station, Begumpet ,

Hyderabad, March 9 (UNI): TRS ple are getting benefits through Aas- leader and rythu bandhu samithi ara scheme. However states in India 19 Tettra Schools chief Palla Rajeshwar Reddy today including that of the BJP ruled are Hyderabad, March 9 (UNI): A criticized the BJP and the congress not implementing such schemes, he ceremonial Parade was organized are resorting to a misinformation said. The credit for these schemes today for handing over of Crests to campaign on the graduate MLC goes to the vision of Chief Minister Air Force Station Begumpet and polls. K Chandrasekhar Rao, he said. He 19 TETTRA School, Hyderabad. He was addressing a gathering as announced to start of an IT hub in Air Marshal RD Mathur, Air part of campaign for Nalgonda-Wa- Nalgonda district to ensure more Officer Commanding–in-Chief, rangal- Khammam graduate MLC jobs and employment. He said that Training Command, reviewed polls at Nalgonda along with minis- a skill development center will be the parade and handed over the ter G Jagadish Reddy and other lead- started in Dandu Malkapur to give Station Crest to Group Captain ers of the party. On the occasion, training and skills to youth and edu- Sunil Tomar, Station Commander Rajeshwar Reddy who is the candi- cated. This will boost the chance for Air Force Station Begumpet and date of the segment for the polls has jobs he hoped. Unit Crest to Wing Commander slammed that the BJP is indulging The minister said that KCR is Joginder Kumar, Commanding in spreading falsehood on the TRS known for addressing power cri- Officer 19 TETTRA School. government. However the people sis and irrigation projects which The Crests of the formations and are not ready to believe in their false now irrigating more than 1 crore units are approved by Honourable charges he said. The Government is acres in the state. Jagadish Reddy President of India and have great known for the welfare and develop- accused the Centre of dumping historical and sentimental value to ment and the opposition is carrying Telangana state as Modi regime the Air Force and Units. It depicts The motto of Air Force Station Be- training. The smartly turned Pa- out misinformation campaign he denied all projects. He hit out that the role of the formation, its aspira- gumpet ‘‘GYANAM SAMYAGVEK- rade contingent of Air Force Station charged. The KCR Government is the Modi Regime has been ignor- tions and portrays its deeds of glory SHANAM ’’ is taken from ‘Sandila Begumpet displayed discipline, in the forefront of welfare, develop- ing our pleas for projects and in the past and other uniqueness Upnishad’ which emphasizes the commitment and esprit-de-corps ment as some other states are fol- funds besides ignoring bifurca- which is all its very own. The Crests importance of ‘Knowledge leads to through the immaculate parade lowing Rajeshwar Reddy said. tion issues. The Chief Minister has comprise standard frames hav- Insight‘. The motto of 19 TETTRA which was well appreciated by all The ruling party leader said that been urging the Centre for steel ing motto of the Air Force Station School ‘‘PRASHIKSHNEN NAIPUN- Air Warriors, their families and oth- about 60 lakhs farmers are getting plant, railway coach factory, ITIR Begumpet and 19 TETTRA School YAM’’ portrays the essential virtues er distinguished guests witnessed rythu bandhu and 43 lakhs of peo- and others in vain he said. scrolled at the foot of the frames. of the unit as skillfulness through the ceremonial parade. 10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 7 MoS Kishan Reddy seeks probe into Bhainsa violence

Hyderabad, March 9 (UNI) 30-40 years, one community is take measures on a permanent Union Minister of State for attacking another. This is not basis to prevent recurrence of Home, G. Kishan Reddy, on Tues- good.” The BJP leader said the se- violence and to provide security day demanded a high-level probe ries of incidents appear to be part to the people. Meanwhile, BJP’s into the communal violence in of a conspiracy, adding that some state unit chief Bandi Sanjay Ku- Bhainsa town of Telangana. anti-social elements are working mar condemned the attacks on Condemning the violence that to harm the communal harmony. mediapersons in Bhainsa. He took place on Sunday night, he Reddy said he spoke to the also questioned the silence of the said since law and order is a state Director General of Police, M. journalists’ unions over the inci- subject, the state government Mahender Reddy, twice and dent. He alleged that in the past, should order a high-level probe also briefed Union Home Min- the ‘goondas’ of Majlis-e-Itte- and punish the guilty. ister Amit Shah on the situation hadul Muslimeen (MIM) had at- Alleging that the town had in Bhainsa. The Central minis- tacked houses and set them afire been witnessing a series of inci- ter said that there is a need to but none of the media houses dents, Reddy said, “For the last strengthen the police set-up and had exposed them. 68% have experienced violence while Hyderabad conmen misusing taking public transport: Report Sonu Sood’s name to Hyderabad, March 9 (UNI) If tion. If more and more people you saw an act of violence be- have this urge to do the ‘right fleece innocents ing committed against a wom- thing’, maybe the rates of daily Hyderabad, March 9 (UNI) With the pro- an in a public space, would sexual harassment which is liferation of IT enabled services, the novel you step up and intervene? As often normalised, will come modus operandii for cheating gullible vic- per data from a recent report down,” said Bhattacharya. tims are coming to light regularly. In the lat- by Breakthrough India, 55.3 The survey also reveals that est instance, the cyber crime police station per cent have observed the building safer public spaces of Cyberabad police commissionerate in Hy- discomfort of the woman/girl for women requires work at derabad has cautioned citizens to beware of a facing violence, and almost as several structural and sys- fake foundation set up to cash in on the good many have intervened in an temic levels. An important as- Samaritan image of film actor Sonu Sood. incident of violence against pect among them is bystander Officers at the Cyber Crime Police station women in a public space. support. The lack of positive have cautioned citizens against criminals tar- “What I understand by by- action from bystanders is not geting people who are searching Google, Twit- stander action is, you see some- just because they do not care. ter, Facebook and such social media platforms thing happening to someone trict), Bihar (Gaya district), lessness that pushed them to The fear of being blamed for for availing financial support and contacting and you’re not comfortable Haryana (Jhajjar district), intervene later in their lives. the violence, of getting stuck available phone numbers. The police cited with it, it might be overt or not, Delhi, Maharashtra (Mumbai), The respondents also said that in police and legal processes one of the recent cases where the complain- but at that point of time, speak Telangana (Hyderabad) and better knowledge and aware- are some challenges that stop ant lost his money to fraudsters who claimed out or try to come between the Kolkata, covering over 721 re- ness about gender issues also people. Not knowing what to to represent Sonu Sood’s foundation. perpetrator and victim through spondents. Most participants, helped them intervene. do in such situations is an- According to the police, the victim had some strategic move. Ally with particularly women, identi- When it comes to techniques other hurdle that bystand- come to know that Sood is helping poor peo- the person going through the fied violence as a broad term, of bystander intervention, the ers often face. “The survey ple, and searched for information on Google suffering,” Sohini Bhattacha- consisting of physical, mental, survey revealed some interest- respondents who have had and came across a Sood corporation help- rya, President and CEO, Break- verbal, and sexual abuse. In ing methods: swapping seats the experiences of bystander ing the poor. The victim contacted a person, through, explained to life. the survey, 78.4 per cent re- with the survivors/victims; intervention expressed their Baliram, from the listed mobile numbers and A swift and effective action by spondents say that they have giving one’s mobile number to exasperation at the ‘silence’ requested financial help of Rs 10,000. The vic- an onlooker can, then, prevent experienced violence in public connect later; taking the survi- of most victims of abuse and tim shared his Aadhar card and bank account acts of violence, and possibly spaces, while almost 7 out of 10 vor for medical help; physically sexual violence. A few of the details with the fraudsters who told him that injury and even death. experienced violence in public escorting someone home when respondents acknowledged Sood had agreed to provide Rs 50,000. They A good example of this transport. she is being harassed; and em- the critical role played by asked the victim to pay registration fee of Rs is Breakthrough’s popular Why do people intervene? ploying patriarchal scripts like structural and social condi- 8,300, which he did. The fraudsters went on ‘Bell Bajao’ or ‘Ring The Bell’ The survey found that the urge “Don’t you have a mother and tioning in influencing female milking the victim for further money by claim- campaign from 2008, which to do the ‘right’ thing often sister?”. As per Bhattacharya, it behaviour and choices. They ing that the financial aid is being further raised showed men and boys step- drives bystanders to intervene. is very important to know how pointed out how girls were to Rs 3,60,000. Ultimately by the time he had ping up and ringing the bell to A handful of respondents re- to actually intervene, based on taught from childhood to be shelled out a total of Rs 60,000 by March 2, the interrupt when they overheard vealed that they were victims the situation’s specific context. submissive and not challenge victim realised that he was being cheated, and domestic violence behind of child sexual abuse and do- “It doesn’t have to direct call- their surroundings, at least approached the police to file a complaint. closed doors. The latest sur- mestic violence. But they could ing out, always”. not overtly. The silence of the The police are investigating the matter and vey on bystander intervention not resist their perpetrators “Often, we think someone victims often discourages by- have warned the citizens against believing was conducted in states such at that time. It was this unre- else is going to take action, and stander intervention in public claims of people or organisations offering fi- as Jharkhand (Hazaribagh dis- solved rage at their own help- that stops us from taking ac- spaces,” says Breakthrough. nancial help. 10 WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 8 KTR woos private teachers Bandi slams CM KCR Hyderabad, March 9 on MLC polls (UNI): State BJP president Bandi Sanjay Kumar today Hyderabad, March 9 (UNI): industrial park so far. The BJP slammed the Chief Min- Continuing his rhetoric leaders unable to get funds, ister of the state KCR and against the Centre for failing coach factory, steel plant and said that the CM was not to address bifurcation issues, ITIR and bifurcation promises responsible for the forma- TRS working president and IT from the centre he charged. tion of the state. He said and Industries Minister today The Centre is not responding that the state formed due accused the opposition parties to our repeated appeals for to the sacrifices of 1200 of spreading falsehood on the steel factory, Bayyaram steel martyrs of Telangana. He claimed that the ruling state government. plant the Centre is ignoring He made these remarks party leaders were criticiz- He was a program with pri- Telangana state development. while addressing a gather- ing the party’s MLC candi- vate college lecturers here and KTR asked the BJP and the ing of graduate voters at date Palal Rajeswara Reddy assured of resolving their is- Congress to refrain from mis- Sumangali Function hall for disappearing from the sues. The government will try information campaign as the in Suryapeta district head- scene after winning in the to address their problems KTR people are not ready to believe quarters. Speaking on the last graduate MLC elec- said and added that the edu- in their false charges. Despite occasion, he alleged that tions. Commenting on the cated and graduates should the government. Chief Minis- path for more than 103 days in the bad campaign by the op- CM KCR had encouraged all contest of Telangana Jana support TRS candidate Vani ter K Chandrasekhar Rao has Delhi, the Modi government position parties the TRS will traitors of Telangana after Samithi (TJS) president Pro- Devi.Vani Devi is an educa- fielded Vani Devi as the Hy- is yet to take a call, he ridi- sure win the Graduate MLC ditching the real Telangana fessor Kodandaram, he said tionist who rolled out a large derabad Ranga Reddy and Ma- culed. The minister ridiculed polls he hoped. He sought to fighters. He said that the that the contest of Kodan- number of graduates through habub Nagar graduate MLC that the Modi rule at the Cen- know as to why the BJP and the party would launch a fight darm would lead to the divi- her institutions, he said. candidate for the polls to be tre failed to give projects and congress and those parties are to liberate the state from the sion of the votes and not re- KTR accused the BJP and the held on March 14 he said. The funds despite repeated pleas. coming to people only during monster rule of CM KCR. sult in the fulfillment of the Congress parties of resorting TRS Government has been in The BJP government is against the polls. KTR slammed the He alleged that attempts aspirations of the people of to mud slinging only for po- forefront in welfare at national development of Telangana he leaders of the opposition for were being made by the the state. He alleged that litical gains. These parties he level and farmers welfare while flayed. He accused the Centre trying to corner Vani Devi who ruling TRS party leaders to the ruling TRS party lead- said cannot address the issues the Modi regime has rolled of lacking commitment as it is a committed personality in secure fake votes by spend- ers were not taking anysteps of the people which is pos- out anti farmers laws. Despite denied the funds and projects, the field of education for sev- ing money under the garb about the attacks on Hindus sible by the ruling party and the farmers being on a war- a bullet rail project, ITIR or any eral decades. of educational institutions. of Bhainsa town. FM’s statement make over Vizag Steel Plant anger trade bodies

Vijayawada, March 9 (UNI): The statement made by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Seetharaman in Parliament over the issue of Vizag Steel Plant has angered the workers of various trade unions of the state. The trade unions along with the leaders and activists of the left parties and civil society organi- zations held a dharna program in Lenni Center. They have burnt the copies of orders of the privatization of the steel plant. tensify their agitation if the cen- center was trying to loot the Speaking on the occasion, ter did not withdraw its decision state by privatizing the plant. CPM State secretariat member on the issue. They also asked They called upon the people V. Uma Maheswara Rao, CITU the state government to fight on of the state to hold strong pro- state leaders, AV Nageswara the issue if it was really serious test programs on the issue in Rao, Muzafar Ahmed, Dhana about it. They also targeted the the days to come On the other Laxmi AITUC leaders Obulesh state BJP leaders on the issue hand,the activists of various condemned the statement of and wondered as to why the saf- trade unions also held protest the Union Minister and said that fron party leaders were silent on programs in Vizag city. The it was not proper for the center such an important issue. workers of the unions have said to behave in such a dictatorial They also targeted Jana Sena that they would not allow the manner on the issue of the steel Party chief Pawan Kalyan and privatization of the Vizag steel plant without giving a thought asked him as to why he too was plant even it cost their lives. about its workers. They warned not breaking his silence on the They raised the slogans that the center that they would in- issue despite the fact that the Vizag Steel was the right.