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he Government on TWednesday announced a major scheme for the revival of micro, small & medium enter- prise and enhanced the mini- R mum support price for kharif crops to ease off the problems of farmers due to Covid-19 and protracted lockdown. 23- 34) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) ontrary to the announced 20,000 crore CGovernment’s stand, a financial package for two lakh group of health experts, includ- “stressed” MSMEs and 50,000 ing eminent doctors from the crore “Fund of Fund” equity AIIMS and ICMR on Covid- infusion plan to the medium 19, has said that community ! ! " # " and small units to enable list in transmission stage of the coro- stock markets. navirus infection has been Later Prime Minister well-established across large like Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar a heavy price, both in terms of Narendra Modi launched a sections or sub-populations in Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, humanitarian crisis and disease dedicated one-stop portal the country. Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra spread.” “Champions’ for the MSMEs to “It is unrealistic to expect Pradesh, Haryana and “The expected benefit of avail the benefits announced in that Covid-19 pandemic can be Bihar. this stringent nationwide lock- the Atmanirbhar package. eliminated at this stage given The report compiled by down was to spread out the dis- Detailing the Cabinet for entire components of the Atmanirbhar packages. micro manufacturing and ser- 14 years since the MSME that community transmission experts from the Indian Public ease over an extended period of announcements, Union Atmnirbhar Bharat Abhiyan Gadkari said the change in vices unit was increased to 1 Development Act came into is already well-established Health Association (IPHA), time to flatten the curve and Minister Nitin Gadkari and package are in place. This will definition of MSME will help crore of investment and 5 being in 2006. across large sections or sub- Indian Association of effectively plan and manage so Prakash Javadekar said these help in attracting investments the small and medium enter- crore of turnover. The limit of After the package populations in the country,” Preventive and Social Medicine that the healthcare delivery two packages will help the and creating more jobs in the prisers to get more help from small unit was increased to 10 announcement on May 13, the they said while painting a (IAPSM), and Indian system is not overwhelmed. millions of MSME units to tide MSME sector,” said Gadkari, financial institutions. He said crore of investment and 50 Government received several gloomy picture of the state of Association of Epidemiologists This seems to have been over their bank NPA problems adding that new single window that the Government has also crore of turnover. Similarly, the representations that the the deadly disease in a report (IAE) is damning in nature and achieved albeit after lockdown and get more loans as well as portal ‘Champions’ will take formed 4,000 crore distressed limit of a medium unit was announced revision was still which has now been submitted also slams the Government 4.0 with extraordinary incon- new fund infusion. “With care of the grievances of MSME asset fund for the revival of increased to 20 crore of invest- not in tune with market and to the Prime Minister. for failing to take timely ade- venience and disruption of the today’s approval, implementa- units and also monitor their small and medium units in the ment and 100 crore turnover. pricing conditions and it The report comes amidst quate steps to contain the dis- economy and life of the gener- tion modalities and road map applications to banks under the country. “The definition of The revision was done after should be revised upwards. spurt of cases in major States ease for which “India is paying al public,” said the report. ! ,- ()* "# % + +1234 567 ' !"#$ =+2') +,-# 23- 34) .%/ % s many as 26 new cases of " 56 678 1 891 86 76: % 23- 34) ACovid-19 infection sur- aryana and Odisha on 0 faced in Jharkhand on Monday, HMonday recorded biggest 2 18 0;< 7:5 78 756 mid rising coronavirus taking the total count of cases single day spike in the number 16 :80 ()* : 509 Acases in the national reported in the State so far to of Covid-19 cases after !( 75 175 7 698 76 5:6 Capital, Delhi Chief Minister 661, health officials said. New Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, = ( ; 766 7;; 9 178 Arvind Kejriwal on Monday cases of infection were report- Delhi, Gujarat and Uttar ordered to seal Delhi’s borders ed from eight districts on Pradesh remained the major +,-.,)+/ > : 897 111 < 686 connecting Haryana and Uttar Monday, including East contributors in sustaining the " : 1:8 8<: < 668 Pradesh. Also, Kejriwal has Singhbhum, which alone high figure on a daily basis for - / < 551 81< 1 869 sought suggestion from reported 10 cases in the day, weeks. %(,01. Delhiites via WhatsApp and officials added. Haryana reported 265 new / 8 ;0< 18 7 507 emails on the issue. Sources Cases were also reported cases, which is its highest daily + 8 959 90 1 850 said after reviewing the feed- from Garhwa, Hazaribag, $ % &! ' " ! ##" ()* $ count, taking the total number . $ 8 06: <1 7 81: back, the Delhi Government Koderma, Gumla, Ranchi, of positive cases in the State to will decide whether borders to Simdega and Lohardaga on $& 2,356. Haryana has seen steady -(,0+( 1 5;1 :: 7 0;7 neighbouring States should be Monday. With Monday’s find- rise in the number of cases dur- ? @ . 1 967 87 ;09 opened or not. ings, the number of migrants tion on Monday and were dis- 30 years and 209 in rhe age ing the last one week. State’s -0,-.1 ) 1 8<9 17 7 6<< “Delhi’s borders will be testing positive for Covid-19 charged from hospital. bracket of 31 to 50 years, the ruling politicians have blamed sealed for a week due to rising reached 461, which is more According to figures with NHM report said. Delhi for the spike and sealed ( 1 867 00 1 666 coronavirus cases. Essential than 70 per cent of the total the NHM, at least 296 Covid- According to NHM, more the State’s border with the services will remain function- cases reported in Jharkhand so 19 patients have recovered in than 70 per cent of the Covid- national Capital. stand at 2,601 including 1,624 improved to 43.35 per cent in on Sunday, Delhi on Monday al and Government officers far, health officials said. Jharkhand so far. There are 19 cases reported in Jharkhand Odisha reported 156 new active cases. West Bengal added the month of May. added 990 new Covid-19 cases. can travel on their identity “At least 26 new cases of more than 360 active cases in are migrant workers. At least cases on Monday which took 271 new cases, which took its As many as 40 deaths and Delhi’s total case count has now cards. Delhi residents can send Covid-19 infection were State as reported on Monday 461 migrant workers have test- its overall tally of cases to tally of positive cases to 5,772 1,413 new Covid-19 positive risen to 20,834 with a total their suggestions via WhatsApp reported today. Ten of them are late evening. ed positive in Jharkhand since 2,104. The State has seen a while the death toll is at 253. cases were reported in Mumbai death toll of 523. 8800007722, email from East Singhbhum,” said More than half of the 661 May 5, the NHM bulletin said. gradual increase in the number Karnataka reported 2,187 cases on Monday, taking the total The day Tamil Nadu chose [email protected] Health Secretary Nitin Madan odd people infected by Covid- The Government has so far of cases since the migrants which took its tally to number of cases in the city to to relax the lockdown and and can call on 1031 by Friday Kulkarni. Koderma also report- 19 virus so far in Jharkhand are collected samples of 82,818 workers began to return in tens 3,408. 40,877, Municipal Corporation allow factories, IT companies 5 pm. ed four cases on Monday, in the age bracket of 11 to 30 Covid-19 suspects from across of thousands. Maharashtra’s count rose to Greater Mumbai said. and business establishments “Delhi to open salons and another health official said. years — a trend that highlights the State, and more than 660 of Jammu & Kashmir report- 70,013 cases with 2,362 deaths. Meanwhile, the State’s dou- to resume operations, it saw barber shops, movement on According to a daily how young people were as them have tested positive. At ed 155 new cases — 56 from The State reported 2,361 new bling rate has also improved. It 1,162 persons testing positive road restricted from 9 pm to 5 Covid-19 bulletin released by prone to the virus as their older least 69,187 of the 76,000 odd Kashmir division and 99 from cases on Monday. The recovery is 17.5 days now, as compared for corona virus, the highest am except for essential ser- the National Health Mission counterparts, health officials samples collected have been Jammu division. Total positive rate from the coronavirus pan- to 11 days earlier. number of cases to be regis- vices,” a Delhi Government’s (NHM), at least 40 patients said. Out of the 661 cases, 393 tested so far, the NHM report cases in the Union Territory demic in Maharashtra After reporting 1,295 cases tered on a single day. order read. recovered from Covid-19 infec- are in the age bracket of 11 to said.
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$ clarified that the list issued by In the first category, products number of passengers sitting in will continue in the State. ing of shopping malls, theatres schools in State till June 30. ic activities and to ease out # Kendriya Police Kalyan made in India from scratch the vehicles. Chief Minister Hemant and other places of gathering. The order issued on hardships faced by the people,” Bhandar (KPKB) on 29th May were included. The order further allows Soren, addressing media per- Also, it did not allow opening of Monday states that the it said.
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Meanwhile, Tata Steel has of the Quarantine centers. beating and abuse. Health and Disaster made arrangements for 507 The minister has request- In the first phase three Management Minister Banna Isolation beds and 77 critical ed the common people that vehicles have been introduced. Gupta, who presided over a care beds with invasive and whatever cases are coming up, People living Below Poverty % % /,.+=, HR coils were dispatched in meeting with the officials of the non-invasive ventilators is in in most of the cases there are Line (BPL) can avail this facil- early this May.” Health Department of Kolhan, the process of being set-up at Gupta has also instructed that the patients found in the travel history, so do not be ity free of cost. While for nor- teel Authority of India Now there is an abundance said that at present all the TMH, Jamshedpur. A total of the Civil Surgeons and Deputy district are treated in the same afraid, be cautious and follow mal people 10 km will cost 500 SLimited (SAIL)’s Bokaro Steel of opportunities available in patients are being admitted at 130 Isolation bed facility is Commissioners of the three district, as well as to arrange for the advisory prescribed by the rupees. All three vehicles have Plant (BSL) continues to strive the export market, to make the TMH, however, with patients already operational at TMH. districts of Kolhan to ensure better treatment and food. government. started functioning. to meet the challenges posed by most of this opportunity avail- the COVID-19 lockdown in the able, the workers of BSL are global steel industry. Despite the focusing on the production of temporary shortfall in produc- Quality Steel. In view of the -, " #:" tion, the team is making good tough competition in the steel use of the opportunities avail- market our efforts are also =+2') able to BSL. underway to reduce production !"#$ Demand for steel seems to costs, said Dhan. ixty two migrant labour- be reviving in some way in the “Apart from China, Sers, whose test samples After a period of time and we can global market and BSL is ready Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri were negative, were released # overcome from this situation of to take advantage of this Lanka and other countries also from the Quarantine Center present economy that has gone increase in demand of steel in have good demand for BSL’s of Sub Health Center at % " derailed. the present time. In the same Steel Products. Our officials Chatrochhatti under Gomia Also we need to reform the series, the first rake of 30 thou- are brainstorming on the strat- Block. On the occasion, he COVID crisis seems to be outdated Labour Laws to prevent sand tonnes of CC slabs egy of production and dis- MLA of Gomiya assembly Tan alarming situation in India them for making the investment (Concast) for supply from BSL patch,” added Dhan. constituency, Lombodar specially for unorganized labour- in the country to create the to China was sent to Paradip “BSL is expected to supply Mahato said that it is a sig- ers, who are bound to move to employment. port on Sunday, informed Mani other export orders very soon,” nificant challenge to connect labourers which were sent their parent state. On the their home town to protect them- Meanwhile, the State gov- Kant Dhan Chief of said COC. Meanwhile, the the migrant labourers with the sample today came& directions of DC Mukesh selves due to lockdown and non ernment- should take appropri- Communication BSL. spread of Coronavirus and lock- employment during the glob- reported as negative, after Kumar, instant arrangements availability of work. ate arrangements for labourers’ “The steel slab, which we down around the globe has al epidemic so that they can which all 62 workers are were made to send these COVID 19 has certainly built affected due to non-availability of employment and engagement. have exported to china is of reversed the market trends as be prevented from going out being sent home after giving people to their state. Out of up a huge disconnect between labourers, specially in the sectors Various methods should be Grade- JISG3101SS steel, hav- Indian Steelmakers started ship- of their village by providing certificates. He also told that 15 people, 10 people agreed workers and owners. In our coun- like construction, Textile, road adopted to revive the situation. ing multiple uses includes the ping steel to China— the world’s opportunities via employ- everyone has to stay in home to go to their state and five try employers know that low and many more projects division Providing free food and shelters Construction industry, Auto largest steelmaking country. ment generation. quarantine for 14 days as a people said that till the situ- cost manpower is essential to run in near future. is not enough, detailed plan to be sector and for White goods,” Steel production for the The district administra- precautionary measures & ation is not normal better their businesses. People are the Countries like China have created to engage them to fulfil added Dhan. Around another domestic market was almost tion is doing good work in not to leave home. they will stay safe in Bokaro greatest resource of any organi- lost their faith due to COVID 19 their needs otherwise may create 45000 tonnes of steel of differ- zero after the lockdown started the interest of Bokaro Also 15 people from district. After getting the zation irrespective of technologies and many European countries as huge gap and would be forced to ent grades is likely to be export- in the country. Though, amidst migrant laborers, which is Uttar Pradesh who were consent of 10 people, the and latest methods. Building, well countries doing business are do unwarranted work in the ed to various countries very the lockdown the steel compa- commendable. trapped during the lock- Bokaro district administra- machine and materials may be now planning to shift their plants society. soon, he said.Dhan informed, nies started getting bulk orders Bermo, Tenughat SDO down in Bokaro district & tion arranged the bus to necessary but they are always to India, here our country should OP Sharma is GM - Human “We have recently exported from China, Korea, Japan, Nitish Kumar Singh said that requested to the district send all these people to Uttar treated as secondary resource. grab the opportunities which resource, Vihaan Networks Ltd around 3000 tonnes of Hot Middle East and Europe, said the report of the migrant administration to go back to Pradesh with proper care. Industries are going to be will help in employment boost. for BSNL Ranchi. 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% % /3=", was arrested from the forest combing team returned fire. around Giridih and Dhanbad. G' DALTONGANJ: State Director General of per their ‘sweet will’ to which DGP Rao in a voice close to Khorimahua where he The Naxalites soon dispersed Police claimed that it was Police (DGP) M V Rao did not see Maoists’ more louder on this query said, “I cannot say iridih police today arrest- was hiding during holding a and ran towards the forest. a major breakthrough for the ‘upper hand’ in the Chaibasa episode where what the sweet will is of the extremists but we Ged most wanted CPI meeting with Maoist mem- During the pursuit, Rakesh district police. The naxal was 7 Maoists deceptive assault took a toll of two lives know our drive against them is intense and acute”. (Maoist) leader Rakesh bers by the joint anti-Naxalite Marandi was arrested by the evading arrest from Giridih there. Speaking to this correspondent today Rao Rao had had his stint here as DIG Palamu Marandi, accused of over combing team of state police combing team officers,” said the and other district police for last +4,2!+2? said, “To describe this single incident as one of too when extremism was at its notoriously high dozens cases, after a hot chase and 7th CRPF battalion. SDPO. several years. Police also recov- any resurgence or upper hand of the Maoists is pitch in this range of 3 districts Garhwa, from Kulmungri village of “Police and paramilitary The SDPO said the arrest- ered inportant documents from fter nearly a year Nilamber not fair and proper at all.” Latehar and Palamu. Bhelwaghati police station area jawans were carrying out ed Naxalite was a resident of him. APitamber University, “To me there is no resurgence of them (read IG of police operations Saket Kumar Singh near north forest area. search operation in the area Rajadumar village under The SDPO said Marandi Daltonganj on Monday got a Maoists). There is nothing like this. Our forces said security forces have taken the loss of two They confiscated several after getting a tip-off about a Bhelwaghati police station area was wanted in several cases pro vice chancellor in Deep are carrying anti naxals operations and they lives including one jawan of us very seriously sophisticated documents from squad of 20-25 armed Naxalites of Giridih. including involved in the inci- Narayan Yadav, who joined (extremists) must be feeling the heat of it,” reit- and Maoists would be made to pay for it. the possession of the rebel holding meeting in Kulmungri Marandi worked as a dent of assault on levy at his new assignment here fol- erated Rao. “Our security forces have given them A source close to the extremists outfits leader. forest. “When cops reached the member of the Santhal Pargana Karmungari bridge construc- lowing an appointment by Raj infinite losses and apart from this I strongly namely CPI Maoists and the JJMP (Jharkhand Khorimahua SDPO Navin place, the Naxalites opened zonal committee of CPI tion and other villages, loot and Bhavan recently. believe that we do not need to go into any Jan Mukti Parishad) said, “The kendu leaf trade Kumar Singh said Marandi fire on them. In retaliation, the (Maoist) and was a member of extortion in the name of Yadav has come from polemics of this rather we are more determinedly which used to give us lots of money by way of the technical team of the rebel Naxalite organization. Deendayal Upadhaya and concertedly after them” said he. levy in happier times got devastated due to this organization. He was active in Bokaro, Gorakhpur university “We are very firmly on our job to curb and pandemic Coronavirus and right from Maoists Kumar said that the arrest- Hazaribagh, Giridih and Gorakhpur in UP where was a contain them,” Rao said. Reminded that Maoists to extremists of the splinter groups of naxals all ed naxal has admitted his Ranchi. He also given vital professor in the department of have this capability to strike at security forces as are now too cash scarce.” PNS involvement in several cases information regarding naxal philosophy said the NPU reg- related to naxal activities in and activities in the region. istrar J N Shekhar. Shekhar said Yadav took charge of the pro vc from the outgoing VC of this university S N Singh at a very simple function attended by only uni- versity officials wearing masks. . 99" .99" $$ S N Singh was holding this charge of pro vc in addition to his own. =+2') Shekhar said the post of the pro VC was lying vacant here round a dozen armed rebels of since 2019 when the last ACPI (Maoist) torched construc- incumbent P K Poddar had tion equipment and vehicles of a road quit this post here only to construction company at leave for Bihar’s Bhagalpur. Lavkhamman locality under Palkot Strange enough this uni- police station of Gumla district on versity is to have its new VC too Sunday night about 70 km from dis- from UP as the appointee for trict headquarter. the post of VC herein NPU Sources in the police said that Ram Lakhan Singh is from Dr they suspect involvement of local area R M L Avadh university commander of CPI (Maoist) =+2') Team Jharkhand realized Faizabad. Ram Lakhan Budheshwar and his armed squad that there are many disad- Singh is of bio chemistry who has been operating in this area. n a bid to help the needy vantaged families in several department. Meanwhile, an FIR was lodged by Iin the urban pockets of areas in Ranchi city, who Sources said on his joining contractor Munna Singh at the police Ranchi City, AzimPremzi faced livelihood problems here the NPU will have 3 faces station and the case is being investi- Foundation alongwith its during lockdown. Despite all from UP pro VC Yadav, VC gated. partner organization PHIA measures, poor, helpless Ram Lakhan Singh and the “Combing operation has been Foundation started distrib- families like widowed registrar Shekhar from Meerut started and deployment of addition- ution of relief material on women, old, physically chal- as well who is already here al security forces has been done. May 30. lenged people, daily wage before these two new faces of Incident took place around 10 PM on The distribution work labourers, rickshaw pullers, UP here. Sunday when armed rebels attacked was started by State Labour retailer, etc are extremely the construction site. They threatened and Employment Minister poor and destitute families labourers to stop construction work SatyanandBhokta and State who can be identified and and later on torched some construc- head of PHIA Foundation provided with special relief tion equipment and vehicle,” said a Johnson Topno, who flagged kits. Hindpiri area is also one DSP rank police official of Gumla dis- of vehicles laden with relief of these where many disad- trict. material. The Labour vantaged families faced a The official said that so far it has Minister commended PHIA pathetic condition due to the not been ascertained that whether Foundation for walking step area being sealed. It is a large rebels had demanded levy from con- by step with the government area where all the needy tractor. in the war against the people have not got relief But then this proposed under- Corona epidemic. material. The response team, construction six km road has strate- The relief material dis- Jharkhand accepted it as a gic importance for police and secu- tribution will be done challenge and from May 30, rity forces that passes through among 10,000 needy fami- 10,000 needy families were Dhangari and Goindhara that con- lies of Ranchi urban area. It identified in Ranchi city nects localities under Palkot and will be distributed to the and distribution of relief Sursang. needy by volunteers of materials to the needy has This is one of the strongholds of Covid-19 Response Team, begun. the rebels, where district police and District Administration and The vehicle laden with CRPF have been jointly carrying anti- AnjumanIslamia Ranchi fol- relief material was flagged naxal operation. lowing all safety protocols. off under the leadership of Local sources said that even on On May 30, 500 relief kits Labour Minister Sunday afternoon district police and were released for the SatyanandBhokta, as a tra- CRPF had carried long range deprived families of ditional branch of Sakhua patrolling in the area on getting infor- Hindpiri area of Ranchi. leaves was shown to mark mation of the movement of rebels. The Covid -19 Response the event.
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Committee, the last time a irregular, there was no supply 6!$243) 5 6$PA 6! The party is hundred per cent 46 54! case came to the fore in the area of milk and fruits. Also with no sure of JMM patriarch Shibu of Hindpiri was 28 days back. source of income, many fami- =+2') Soren’s victory in one seat, =+2') Apart from this, the work lies here couldn’t afford much.” while in other seat the of medical screening has also “Many residents are well-off, he Election Commission of Congress candidate who is t was a feeling as if caged been completed in the entire but huge chunks are daily TIndia (ECI) on Monday supported by JMM and RJD Ibirds released for residents of area. Reports of potential peo- wagers and pursuing small announced polls to 18 Rajya too will win the election.” The Hindpiri, Purani Ranchi and ple in whom corona-like symp- businesses. They had no source Sabha seats to be held on June JMM leader claimed that UPA Lake Road when these locali- toms were found have also of income,” added Farook. 19, while counting of votes will candidate will be benefitted ties were freed from the tag of been found to be negative. Sources said that the resi- be held on same day. with inner conflict of BJP and containment zones. The Ranchi The first case of Covid 19 dents of the area on several The 18 vacancies includes its ally partners. district administration on was traced from Hindpiri area occasion had protested against two Rajya Sabha seats in The BJP too has welcomed Sunday late evening decided to when a 22-year-old Malaysian district administration move Jharkhand apart from four holding of Rajya Sabha election free Hindpiri from contain- woman tested positive on with a demand to make the vacancies each in Andhra and the party too is confident ment zone. In a meeting head- March 31 in the city. The area containment zone free Pradesh and Gujarat, three of victory of its nominee. BJP ed by Deputy Commissioner, woman, with links to a Tablighi which resulted in ugly brawl each in Madhya Pradesh and state vice president Pradeep Rai Mahimapat Ray it was Jamaat attendee at Nizamuddin between police and residents. Rajasthan and one each in Verma said, “We welcome the decided that as Hindpiri has in New Delhi, stayed in the his wife, who died last month. # # ## ; On May 16 night CRPF Meghalaya and Manipur. decision of ECI to hold pend- not recorded any positive case same Hindpiri locality along The streets of the area " # # O1 !()P $ $& deployed at Hindpiri resorted The elections to 18 Rajya ing Rajya Sabha election. The in last 28 days the area should with other foreign nationals. were made containment zones to lathi-charge and rubber pal- Sabha seats were deferred party candidate Deepak be freed from containment After the woman was test- in the first week of April after etables during the period. “As the area,” said Mohammed lets to disperse the crowd after owing to the lockdown neces- Prakash will easily win the zone. As per Disaster ed positive, cases in Hindpiri cases were reported from the the area was in containment Khalid alias Guddu, a car a clash with the locals living in sitated to check Covid 19 trans- election as the number is in Management directive, if an area started growing as cases area. The streets were cor- zone all shops including gro- mechanic. the area over some trivial issue. mission. The ECI decided to favor of BJP candidate.” Verma, area has not recorded any pos- were reported on regular basis doned off with barricades and ceries and vegetables shops Echoing the views of CRPF was deployed at hold the election based on claimed that apart from BJP itive case in last 28 days than from the area. The area has wit- police personnel deployed. were closed. The district Guddu, another resident of Hindpiri, largest containment Home Ministry’s May 30 members supporting Prakash’s the area is out from contain- nessed two fatalities which Locals say they had a hard administration team used to the area Umar Farook, an auto zone in Jharkhand, to imple- guidelines and inputs from the candidature he is also getting ment zone. include a 60 year-old man and time getting groceries and veg- make supply of regular items in driver residing in the area said, ment the lockdown strictly. Chief Electoral Officers of the support from independents States concerned. and AJSU party. For two Rajya Sabha seats For winning the election, " # in Jharkhand the main fight is JMM requires the support 27 ! +! between JMM, BJP and MLAs and the party has sup- Congress. JMM candidate port of 29 MLAs in such situ- Shibu Soren is likely to be elect- ation JMM Chief Shibu Soren ! (,! ed unopposed while in second is sure to enter Rajya Sabha. %5")< $ seat the election is necessary. After the first preference 27 For the second seat BJP state MLAs, 52 MLAs are left and ! " president Deepak Prakash and then any party needs the sup- 3 46 446 43 3943!! 5+/=;0 " $& " =+2') Congress candidate Shahzada port of 27 MLAs as first pref- Anwar are in fray. erence for winning the election. 7 6 5643 4'6542*(;. ith India battling the worst desert locust attack Both the JMM and BJP BJP has 25 MLAs and includ- Woutbreak in three decades, Jharkhand have welcomed the ECI deci- ing Marandi the strength the Government's Agriculture Department issued sion to hold Rajya Sabha elec- party is 26. The party requires statewide alert to save farm products from the insect tion. JMM general secretary the support of only one MLA and it is completely ready to fight against the insect and spokesperson, Supriyo for sailing the Rajya Sabha which heavily destroyed crops in various states of Bhattacharaya said, “JMM wel- election. the Country. comes the decision of ECI to The party also has support Already the entire country is grappling with the hold the pending Rajya Sabha of independent legislators global pandemic COVID 19, the locust attack in election. The party is confident including Jamshedpur east several states of the northern part of the Country that UPA nominees will win MLA Saryu Roy for supporting and the various states issued advisories to prevent maximum seats including two Prakash. it to spread. In order to provide safety blankets to farmers of the Jharkhand, Agriculture Minister, Badal constituted a three-member committee con- '()* sisting of top officials of the Department and at the same time issued alert in the State to drive away &$ the insect from the State. Director Agriculture Department, Chavi Ranjan informed that the Department has assessed its # $ resources to combat the menace. “We have arranged 5% 9 $ " # )<= 3 "" the vehicles to spray pesticide and insecticide to " " # # O1 !()P $ 3 "" thwart the effort of the Locust attack in the State. =+2') 9943!67545 We have arranged sprayer also both large and small =+2') to use as per requirments,” he added. 6 69"6 53 ! ith the onset of monsoon "5434479 653, The Department has chalked out strategy to harkhand Pradesh Congress 5 5645 46 446 Win Kerala on June 1, the 69643 3 62 combat the menace in which it issued alert at var- JCommittee (JPCC) on Monday 94 67 4543A3 5! rainy season is likely to arrive 56! 53 '546 ious levels like State, District and Block level. demanded Central Government to in Jharkhand by June 15. This “Monitoring team have been formed at State level provide more aid to the State for dis- 54 4 54 54: year normal monsoon is being 934 56535 5 which lead by Directos SAMETI, at District level tribuution of free of cost food grains 4675543A 9 predicted unlike last year when :3!95!; 62 it will lead by DDCs and at Block level it will be among poor and needy for next six 746746'6!3" 6! ? N? $ ? + O = Jharkhand had a rain deficit of 56-0:3965 lead by Plant Protection officers,” said Ranjan. months. The Central Government 3'3 34 !946 53'9546: 6 N / ( E O 18 per cent. 6!+1/:3965 Ranchi District Agriculture Officer, AK Sinha should open the door of Food ( ? $ # According to the also held meeting with pesticide and insecticide sup- Corporation of India (FCI) so that the 4 94 !;'55 Meteorological Centre, Ranchi 946 !3!643 plier on Monday to eavaluate the situation and after poor farmers could get food in com- 5 5436 65 # normal rainfall with even dis- the meeting he said that the Department has ing monsoon season, he said. :34! :4 65545 & = ; 666 # + tribution across the entire State perature has been recorded at arranged more than required insecticide to drive Talking to media persons JPCC " ??+ = is predicted. Rainfall between 34.6 degree Celsius. away the insect. Chief and Finance Minister of the :4: : 6567 :67 # E $ 7< $ 76 $ 96 per cent and 104 per cent is “A north- south trough is Notably the crop destroying insect now spread State, Rameshwar Oraon said that 934 55 5!'3675 7$ 7 $ 7 $ 7 $ <66 considered normal. forming over the neighbouring to states like Punjab, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, monsoon is coming and the farmers 3 6 46, !!! 7$ <66 ( <66 7 $ “June 1 is the normal date regions of Jharkhand which is Gujrat after arriving in Rajsthan from neighboring will have to face two main challenges, 0 766 for monsoon to onset over causing rainfall and thunder- country Pakistan. Authorities in Delhi, Haryana, one to arrange seeds, fertilisers and ??+# Kerala. It usually takes 15 days storm activity. Light showers Himachal Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka too other resources for their farming The construction work goes on dur- ??+ ! to reach Jharkhand and it is accompanied with thunder- sounded alerts on Thursday to the possibility of work and other to arrange food and ing the rainy season, the Government /$ = ) expected to arrive by June 15. storm and lighting is being locusts entering their territories even as UN's Food ration to feed their family members. will give complete relaxation in the / > # The months of July and August forecasted till June 5. The max- and Agricultural Organisation warned that the He urged the Central Government to construction work and will also help are when maximum rainfall imum temperature will be a few insects could reach as far east as Bihar and Odisha provide maximum assistance to the in providing cement, rods sand and % # " takes place. For July 103 per- degrees below normal and mo in the coming week. farmers during the hour of pandem- other necessities to the people, he + cent and 97 percent for August heat wave condition is likely,” Birsa Agriculture University (BAU) Director ic so that their livelihood could not added. " " is being forecast,” said Deputy added the official. Extension Education, RS Kureel said that there aer- affected. “The Central Government # ) Director MET Centre Ranchi, Isolated places in central ial spray of insecticide is needed to completely drive “The State Government will not announced lockdown-5 and provid- + &+ " Abhishek Anand. and southern Jharkhand are away the swarms of Locust amid their worst inva- only provide employment to the ed many relaxations and at the ame From March to May the likely to witness light showers sion of the years. It comes in every 20 to 30 years migrant workers who have returned time it has been passed the responsi- " # pre monsoon showers recoded on June 2 and June 3. On June and there is no permanent plan to control it, only home but also it will give job to all the bility on to the State Governments. across the State was 147.6 mm 4 isolated places in central, nodal agencies deployed when it comes to India, workers living in Jharkhand to deal Under the leadership of Chief Minister # & +( 4 against the normal amount of southern and north eastern he added. with the crisis arising out of the lock- Hemant Soren, concrete strategies are 35.8 mm which is 312 percent where as on June 5 central, “It can't be tackle by single State Government. down,” said Oraon. being chalked out to give impetus to more than normal. southern and north western It can be tackle with joint effort of the Central The Finance Minister said that future activities, economic activities $ As per the MET Centre, regions might receive light Government and various state governments to drive now the monsoon is coming so the and to provide employment to the # pleasant weather conditions rainfall. to the insect from the Country before advent of work related to soil will have to stop State's workers and returning home are in store for the residents of From June 2 to June 5, the Kharif season,” said Kureel. along with the works which going on based migrant workers according to =+ 8+- %> Jharkhand for the next few days maximum temperature in Meanwhile, Garhwa district put on high alert under MNREGA and rural road con- their efficiency,” said Oraon. ',G 7; 57 ) with maximum temperatures Ranchi and its surrounding against Locust attack which spotted 200 km away struction plans will also be closed. But He said that the speed of revenue # , 57 80 )"') expected to a few degrees below areas will be around 34- 35 from the District. With the advancing locusts reach- the State Government will provide collection has also slowed down due # normal. degree Celsius. The southern ing as far as Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh, may be entere employment to the people by planti- to the lockdown, in such a situation " # , On June 1, 2019 the max- districts will be around 37- 38 in Jharkhand through border District Garhwa. ng saplings across the State during the the Government is constantly striving " # + imum temperature in the State degrees while north east will be District Administration had asked people to rainy season, he added. to provide employment to the people # + capital was recorded at 40.6 between 34- 37 degrees and alert it they spot a swarm. “This is an emergency, Oraon said that plantation work by providing more funds for devel- ' 7; + # degree Celsius where as on June north west regions around 38- and we need to remain Vigilant, Deputy will not only provide employment to opment schemes and to promote 1, 2020, the maximum tem- 39 degree Celsius. Commissioner Harsh Mangla said. people but will also increase greenery. micro and small scale industries. # % "$ 2 $ 2 G / > " # # # - (! & ! + ( O # L $& $% =+2') Ratanpur village under Tundi is not less than 2000. They are block of Dhanbad district from other states also. There is M # t is despite commitment and works as a labourer in Goa no proper facility of food and % Icare shown by Jharkhand from the past one year. lodging here. We sleep on the government to ensure safe “Many people like me from ground and we go outside to , ! return of labourers to Jharkhand had approached attend nature’s call. There is no $ G$ / / 2 . = / Jharkhand from other states; Jharkhand government social distancing,” he said. $ ! # L ? & " / over 1000 labourers from through online for our return Giridih based social work- & & & ( 3 Jharkhand are still stranded in and our request was accepted er Sikandar Ali who works for .$ " & 2 ( . G +( , G Goa from the past couple of and processed. Accordingly, labourers expressed concern . G & ( . & . " days. we also received notice that over the situation. & / " & All of them were dumped special train for Jharkhand will “Some of them are in reg- # at Bambolim stadium by local depart from Karmali station. A ular touch with me. They have district administration of Goa large number of labourers even no means of communication government on May 29, work- from other states turned at the and also they are not left with ers said. Desperate to meet railway station. But, not all were enough money to survive. As their family back in Jharkhand allowed to board the train. the state government has been they left for Karmali railway Later on remaining people bringing stranded labourers station on getting information were taken at this stadium,” from other state the govern- that a special shramik special said Pandit. ment should also take care of train is set to leave for Polus Malto; a resident of labourers stranded at this sta- Jharkhand on May 29. Littipara block of Pakur district cup and plates that have already " #5 ! " " ()* dium,” said Ali. “We were already in prob- is among labourers who has been used else food will not be ! 7 On being contacted state lem due to lockdown but it fur- been facing hardship. “We are served to us. We are desperate transport secretary K. Ravi ther turned worse,” said Horil not given enough food to eat. to return our home. We request Surendra, a native of the past 10 years. Kumar said: “Till last person Pandit. The worse thing is that we have Jharkhand government to Giridih district, works as a “The number of crowd reaches Jharkhand we will keep Pandit who is a native of been told to keep disposable arrange a train for us,” he said. waiter at a hotel in Goa from accommodated on the ground making arrangements.” ! ! ! + 8+- %&'% ! .!R /012 %$& 23- 34) % & % % % % " % ." 7 !Q R ovid-19 case-wise, India Cmay have moved up & viciously from the 10th posi- % 23- 34) party has set a target of roping paign’ and even ‘online voting’ tion to 7th position within a %/# in “at least one lakh people replacing old-style rallies and week since May 25 but the - 895 799 9#7;M mid the coronavirus pan- across the 243 Assembly seg- the long queues outside fatality rate at 2.83 per cent of Ademic, the BJP is set to ments in Bihar” for the video polling booths in the times of the total death of nearly 5,400 >&+ 7 67 <95 <#;1M " unlock its poll campaign in conference, besides those who pandemic. is much lower than the global >. 8: 859 70#65M Bihar next week with a “virtu- may prefer to listen to the The election commission 6 per cent. al rally” by Union Home speech on the social network- will have the last say on the The recovery rate in India 88 806 70#88M 23- 34) Minister and former BJP pres- ing site. date of polling and the mode also improved to 48.13 per cent ident Amit Shah who will “The virtual rally can be of campaign if the pandemic on Monday. On May 25, India & 1; 608 71#71M he Indian Medical address the people of the State verily called the commence- curve is not beaten effective- with 1,38,645 infected cases E 1: 575 7;#8 34 15 ! 6! 7! % % ">"/+ first person tested positive for coronavirus in the state on March 9. In the following month from Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh's the state's death toll climbed to ome good news emerged from the worst- April 1 to April 30, the recovery rate rose marginally 76 new coronavirus cases took 66 on Monday morning. The Scoronavirus affected Maharashtra on Monday from 12.91 per cent to 16.88 per cent. However, the state's total tally on Monday Koyambedu market connec- in the form of increase in the rate of recovery during the period from May 1 to May 31, the recov- to 3,118 even as 34 patients tion again surfaced on Monday, " "#$ % of patients by 26.47 per cent during the last one ery rate increased by 26.47 per cent from 16.88 per were cured and discharged to with the state nodal officer month — from 16.88 per cent on April 30 to cent to 43.35 per cent, which doctors fighting the take such cases to 2,169. The reporting that eight of the pos- .,4.++ issue with the Government dance. 43.35 per cent on May 31, even as coronavirus Covid-19 battle is pretty impressive. number of active cases in the itive cases detected in the past with increased fare,” said Nalini The Bengal Government claimed 76 lives and left 2,361 others infected In terms of numbers, as many as 39 out of state now stands at 885. With 24 hours had visited the he City of Joy tended to Goswami and IT had extended lockdown on in various parts of the State during the last 24 total 302 patients recovered from March 9 (when two deaths in Kurnool district, Chennai market. IANS Tmiss a heart beat on professional. June 1, permitting total atten- hours. The number of deaths dropped in the first coronavirus case was recorded in the Monday the first day of “unlock As the people tried to avail dance in MSMEs, mining, jute Maharashtra from 89 on Sunday to 76 on state) to March 31. In the following month from 1.0” even as things degenerat- of the skeletal public transport and tea industries. Monday. There had been a total of 591 deaths April 1 to April 30, 1773 patients out of total ed into a mega mix-up when whatever government buses Expressing great concern in Maharashtra during the previous six days. On 10498 patients were discharged from various citizens threw all cautions to were running got jam-packed over the way things were shap- May 26 (Tuesday) the state had witnessed 97 hospitals after full recovery. the wind thronging public with passengers, the more con- ing up post lockdown Dr, deaths, while there were 105 places and boarding packed up scious people complained Sumit Jana said “it seems that deaths on Wednesday, 85 public buses—that ran far and adding the policemen were the people are preferring jahan deaths on Thursday, 116 deaths few between —in mad desper- nowhere to be seen to enforce (livelihood) to jaan (life). on Friday and 99 deaths on ation to reach their work places. the social distancing norms. People don’t seem to under- Saturday. Sunday’s Covid-19 While people spilled over Monday saw a number of stand that they are at great risk toll was 89. to the streets thronging market religious places opening up in and the way the number of The number of new infect- places in thousands at the end Bengal with the exception of cases are going up we soon ed cases dropped from 2487 on of 67 days confinement, the Kalighat, Dakshineshwar tem- climb up the list of worst Sunday to 2361 on Monday. At enforcers of law were hardly to ples and Belur Math. While affected countries.” a time when Covid-19 appears be seen around, sources com- busy religious places like the Dr AK Nandi a virologist to be peaking in Maharashtra, plained. three “Shakti Peeths” of said, “the people will have to the increase in recovery rate has “We have been forced to Birbhum district, Thanthania understand that they have been brought some solace to doctors come out of our houses taking Kali Temple and Lake Kali given a respite from lockdown waging a relentless battle great risk on our lives as we Temple in Kolkata opened up because to remain afloat eco- against the pandemic. have been asked by our respect- with limited visitors. nomically and not to go and As per the statistics put out ed offices to join work. But here The Jute, mining and Tea party. If they do not understand by the state health department we have no adequate public industry to functioned nor- it now then they will be in for on Monday, the recovery rate transport because the large mally after the Government a big trouble as the cases are stood at 12.91 per cent on March majority of public buses are not allowed these sectors to func- going to rise in June and July 31, twenty two running because they have an tion with 100 percent atten- in heaps and bounds.” days after the !( 7!+ ! $ Gandhinagar: With the here. announcement of relaxations in Entering the SS-1 com- lockdown norms, the wheels of plex, where the Chief Minister's 8 9 administration in Gujarat start- office is located, Rupani chant- ed rolling again, here on ed the “Vaishnav jan to tene re Lucknow: The Islamic Centre of India has issued Monday, after more than two kahiye”, favourite hymn of a fresh advisory regarding opening of mosques months of shutdown. Mahatma Gandhi. from June 8. The Government offices, The Chief Minister and Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali, including the Secretariat, other Ministers kept 2-minute chairman of the Centre, said that people should returned to normal function- silence to pay respects to all wait for 15 days before going to mosques. ing. However, curbs continued those who lost their lives due He asked people not to crowd in mosques for offices located in contain- to Covid-19. and added that people above 65 years and chil- ment zones and employees At the Secretariat, employ- dren below 10 years should not visit mosques in residing in those areas. ees and visitors were allowed the pandemic. According to the govern- only from Gates No 1 and 4 The Maulana said that the Friday prayers ment announcement, all shops after thermal screening. would be held in four different groups so that outside the containment zones The state transport buses, social distancing is maintained. He said that all have been allowed to operate the Ahmedabad Municipal carpets and rugs would be removed from from Monday. Sports com- Corporation-run (AMC) mosques and a distance of six feet would be plexes and stadia have been AMTS and BRTS also started maintained between each person. allowed to open -- not for operating, barring in the con- The mosque would be cleaned with disin- spectators, only for sportsper- tainment areas. fectants before and after each prayer. sons and games. The dedicated state trans- The cleric said that soap would be provid- Gujarat Chief Minister port buses, ferrying govern- ed for 'wuzu' (washing of hands and people Vijay Rupani and other ment employees from should bring skull caps from their homes, Ministers attended their offices Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar, instead of using the ones provided in a mosque. at the 'Swarnim Sankul' com- also plied at 50 per cent All those visiting the mosques should wear plexes of the State Secretariat, strength during the day. IANS masks, the advisory said. IANS ! ! ! 0 # # $#B A #B B '"'/012-'" 23. " ! ! 76 ! ! 6 ;!! !! ! ;# > ( + ' # % S ( > 7 - 7 A ?7-7A@ ( # 7-7A *C+ .++ # % *++++ 5 7 &'() * '1 D ( ( 7-7A /E he crest and trough of the Sino- Indian relationship has been - witnessing its lowest ebb ever 88$ ( since the Doklam standoff of : ( D+ % $ 2017. Now, an expected reportageT of counter-narratives is ensuing " on both sides. Hard facts have become a casualty. The primary driver for the pre- :5> % sent jingoistic fervour is the cold reality of extreme “political vulnerability” follow- A 7-7A ing mismanagement of the COVID pan- demic and its accompanying impact # 7-7A ( both in Beijing and New Delhi. Thus, the common urge for some societal distrac- : tion. The ability to spin the situation (how- 5 ever severe) towards their own advantage 7 - $ ?7-$@ .F has been the hallmark of both regimes. C+(1D : % S ( While this is certainly not the sort of distraction that would appeal to New ?D @ Delhi’s sensibilities, it is clearly up the 4 Chinese path of circumstantial preference. S ( The Xi regime is legitimised and gal- vanised by the hegemonic “Chinese ( Dream” and the sudden undoing of the $ 7 > ?$7>@ ( same due to the socio-economic cost of # $7> COVID-19. Alongside came the trade war US ignoring the virtues of quiet sides will move on to the next set we make it worse with thunder- with the US, implosive tendencies flaring diplomacy and humility. of distraction after having “won” ing blusters that unsettle small- # up in Hong Kong, Tibet and with the The fact is that China has an this round. But the essential er neighbours and send them $7> Uighurs. The re-election of Taiwanese expansionist agenda while India point of “tripping diplomacy” is scurrying into the willing arms : ( President Tsai Ing-Wen, who has brazen- does not. This is reflected in well-nigh forgotten. of China. Uber-nationalism that ly slammed the door on the Chinese offer Chinese realpolitik and its chess- Reality is that 2020 is not is seen and heard in political ral- - of “one country, two systems,” dealt a fur- board moves. Denial and decep- 1962 even though the Indian lies need to be inked where it ( ther blow. Chinese President Xi Jinping tion are a standard feature of )3 ' R32=F armed forces are numerically matters, that is in defence bud- is desperately looking for distraction and Chinese diplomacy and no and materially lesser than the gets. All talk of mass exodus of is showcasing some “wins.” He is punting amount of serving tea on a )+& , > PLA. However, the Chinese US firms from China to India is 5 ( on the tried and tested formula of patri- swing can undo that basic would know better than most more social media fantasy, like G ( otism to “manufacture” distraction. instinct. When Xi was being per- =3&&>=3 ,2 that numeric superiority is not the cadre call for boycotting ( In such times, the media becomes the sonally charmed in Ahmedabad, )3 !,G3=2"32 enough. Limited combat opera- Chinese products. A bulk of this foremost weapon for subterfuge and the People’s Liberation Army tions against India in 1967 at lopsided trade with China is # ( inflaming passions that tend to divert pas- (PLA) was engaged in a border , =3G3= , Nathu La and Cho La or the done by the Indian Government H ( sions from real issues. It is in this back- fracas at that very moment. The ,4 E+&) ,23 more expansive war against the itself. drop that a rather bizarre, loaded and fac- same China, which selectively +2 Vietnamese forces in 1979 would Instead, the citizenry has to # 9 > 7 7 5 tually questionable goad was made by Xi posits a “Dragon-Elephant validate this but the Chinese did put pressure on the Government when he said, “It is necessary to explore tango,” will have no qualms to =,E3&& ,2+4 get a bloody nose, both times. to revert to old-fashioned and /+ ways of training and preparing for war veto India in favour of an inter- Worse for the Chinese, professional diplomacy that is because epidemic control efforts have been national terrorist like Masood 4,"+'F )+ today’s PLA is also the largest not necessarily conducted under normalised.” The supposed “enemy” was Azhar. & 2, military to have never partaken the glare of the media lens or S not named. It could be anyone — Taiwan, To get carried away by in any tangible combat experi- with one eye permanently fixat- ( ( the US or India — given the prevailing dis- “hometown diplomacy” is rem- 23'3&&+= 4F ence whereas Indian soldiers are ed on electoral prospects. China sonance. The Indian media does no ser- iniscent of Hindi Chini Bhai ',2 >'3 combat-experienced and tested. fears India as a “moral idea” vice in biting the bait with its own pro- Bhai (India and China are broth- The Chinese are masters of which intrinsically resonates clivity for war-mongering and provoking ers) naivety. Border issues >2 3= )3 knowing when to bargain as also across global capitals. We cannot H the citizenry to adopt their own diversion- between India and China date !4+=3 ,E )3 just how much. They will limit look and sound like China. Xi’s % $ ( ary views. Uber-nationalism is also fod- back to decades but a consensus their activism to the levels “thought on diplomacy” is - S % $ F* der for TRPs. Besides, it also ostensibly on delinking the same was estab- "3 + 432& ,= already established and keep unapologetic about its hege- projects a “positive” outlook of Indian lished by way of improving bilat- the kettle boiling with existing monic intent. India needs to S capabilities. eral relations. Today, a break- - ) ,23 3F3 and new-found proxies in the “manage” the same by lowering Amid the media din, the official dis- down of that diplomatic under- 3="+2324F sub-continent. They just found rhetoric, strengthening military- pensation has maintained an unusual standing is apparent. Rhetoric on a convenient opening for limit- economic muscle and yet postur- silence, unlike the fuming free-for-all both sides needs to be lowered E S+3 ,2 ed distraction as the Indian ing peace and reason. Basically, 4 against Pakistan. Somewhere, the chinks and not escalated. Beyond a 343',=+4 diplomacy and the Government beat China at its own game by # ( in our foreign policy (especially with our point, the Chinese themselves =,& 3'& inadvertently afforded the playing to its strengths. The ele- neighbours) are getting embarrassingly cannot afford to open yet anoth- chance. phant needs to remain calm, wise exposed with traditional allies like Nepal, er “front” in these trying times. The foremost lesson for and powerful. It must never Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, too, rolling So when the dust settles, India is to not be taken in by its forget the ignoble fire-spewing their eyes gently at China. Indian diplo- both sides will claim to have own charm offensives and instincts of the dragon. %$ macy seems to have got carried away with “bloodied each other’s nose,” instead strengthen its “core” in (The writer, a military veter- its own supposed stridency and circum- their cadres will be electrified defence and economy. 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But with life - = 7 # the US, which still follows racism $ 0 $ 7 slowing down, this is the time for ( in this computer age, but also for : 8:6 7;8 $ us to inculcate positive changes. ( the rest of humanity. It is noth- 7 :1 708 < 790 K The vacuum created due to ing but a vulgar display of ( 76 # $ L COVID-19 also reminded us of authority and arrogance by the P 4 # + & ! an old saying, “Necessity is the % ( police and is a case that must be >& ' # E mother of invention.” Even as life 7S ( condemned in harsh terms. It is / ? / & remained stagnant, we learnt to % a sheer violation of human rights. # $ # ',G remain “self-dependent” and The hope is that the law and judi- ! & practise “self-reliance.” Barring a ciary will do justice to Floyd. # ) - # few cases, in general people were # " 6 ( NR Ramachandran $ ! cooperative, confining themselves 4 Chennai & $ ' to their homes and maintaining Q # F # minimum interaction. Now that 7 # # our fight against the COVID 6 - ! 4 ?6-!4@ ' ! % 3! 6 C 6 pandemic will continue until a 6S 7S - = # vaccine/cure is found, it is for the Sir — Though just some time people to stay safe. The lifting of 3 : B P: 4 Q ( ago, youngsters, especially curbs will see a spontaneous rise ( ,- 6 school-going kids, were prohib- The education sector was their teachers, who have become been raised by experts. They fear in cases. But people must volun- ( ited from using mobile phones one among the first to cope with “regular visitors” right on their that overuse of digital devices and tarily observe safety protocols and computers for a longer peri- the Coronavirus crisis. It started table and in their hands. too much exposure to the inter- while going about their lives. ,- 7 : B ( od of time, nowadays, they are adapting various methods to be in Now that online classes have net can harm young minds in a Gobardhan Singh the ones who use digital devices touch with the learners. In India, become a go-to solution, helping hazardous way and that is unpre- Ranchi ( ( # 6 % 6-!4 for long hours as online classes lakhs of students are now glued to educational institutions beat the dictable. have become a norm, thanks to their laptops and mobile screens, pandemic so as to push their aca- M Pradyu % "## !6 6 7 the COVID-19 pandemic. listening and interacting with demic calendars, concerns have Kannur 553 54:463D7 ;94 ! ! %! 5 # # *)42.' '()+2'4)'()+ % % % % " " & #% "&& Q &, #P %% ;#% &,& % % % ,% % ; " & % F ' O 4+' L L " & # > ,(+,'1 O 6 < &+ ! + ! 6 6;!6 ( > 6 " 6; 6 ! 6 + 8 > ?8>@ 8 - $ # 8 # ( % J : 4 ? :4@ 8> 8 # ( # ( 8 , # 6 > ( (6(> : ( 6 ./CF $ # " # ( -++,4 $ 7 7 > *+.C # ( 6 eralding a new chapter in agricultural 6 %(: market reforms in India, on May 15 6 ( 5 HFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman 6 6 made three major announcements under the > “Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.” The first # 6 > ( announcement was about the Centre’s decision $ - 8 # to enact a legislation to enable direct purchase of >S - # specified commodities — under entry 42 of the - > ( Union List and entry 33 of the Concurrent List - > — from farmers outside the designated 6 - (A 6 # Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs). Next was the move to enact a Central ( ED 3 *+.E ( law on contract farming to provide a legal frame- work for farmers to engage with processors, aggre- 6 8 ( gators, large retailers and exporters in a fair and ( # > transparent manner. Third was the decision to K0* >($ A amend the Essential Commodities Act (ECA), > ?>$A>@ ! 6 %( 1954 and take off pulses, cereals, edible oil, oil : >$A> 9 seeds, onions and potatoes from the purview of $ - ? $ >@ this archaic law. > ( ( To understand the full ramifications of the ( proposed enactments, at the outset, let us take a )3&3 look at the existing regulations. At present, trade E+=" 6 , in agri-commodities is governed by a highly- > =3E,="& restrictive legislation viz. the APMC Act. This +=3 8 8> empowers State Governments to specify market # P Q P areas — where farmers bring their produce for 232 3 , laws. In a daring move, the then BJP which comes in conflict with “social dis- three months, these States have gone a Q :4 5 sale. These are operated and regulated by mar- '=3+3 Government, led by Devendra Fadnavis, tancing” — a pre-requisite for prevent- step further by bringing an element of ? 6 # 6@ # ket committees. There are a total of about 5,000 + +=+4434 had approved in August 2018, an ing the spread of the deadly virus. permanence. That serves as the icing on $ # 8 6 such markets or mandis across the country. +==+2!3"32 amendment to the Maharashtra Due to the dire need for adhering the cake. But some doubts remain. 8> 8 - The stated objective of the APMCs is to pro- E,= &344 2! Agricultural Produce Marketing to “social distancing”, Modi asked the For one, most States continue to % > mote organised marketing of farm commodities E+=" =, >'3 (Development and Regulation) Act, States to suspend certain provisions of turn a deaf ear to the Centre’s wish. Even ( > < ( to ensure fair play, achieve an efficient system of +2 '+2 ',3S & 1963, in sync with the Centre’s model their respective APMC laws for three in the four States, where the changes buying and selling of commodities, protect - ) )3 + "'&# law. That was done through the ordi- months to make way for purchase of have been brought about, these will have farmers from intermediaries and traders and to nance route. But Fadnavis was forced to farmers’ produce directly from their to be passed by the State Assemblies in # 8 :4 > )3&3 + " + ensure better prices and timely payment for the /=3+. 2! withdraw the Bill on November 28, 2018 doorsteps by large farmers’ producers the end. Given the deep-rooted vested - - 6 ( produce. Far from achieving these objectives, from the legislative council, a day after organisations (FPOs), large buyers such interest, a Maharashtra-type fiasco can’t :4 < % farmers are being exploited by a network of )3 ",2, ,4F it was passed. as processors, millers, exporters, coop- be ruled out. In this backdrop, the ( > licenced traders and middlemen, who have a ,E + E3- The continued writ of the APMCs eratives, individual traders and so on. Centre’s decision to enact a Central law, 8> - complete stranglehold over these platforms. 4 '32'3 has meant that there is no free move- Some States like Madhya Pradesh, wielding the rarely-used power under 8 > ?8>@ 9 $ While on one hand, farmers don’t get to sell =+ 3=& + ment of farm products even within the Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka the Constitution to regulate inter-State 6 ! their entire produce at the Minimum Support State, forget free inter-State trade. With responded by making amendments in trade and intra-State trade, makes 8 Price (MSP), on the other, no alternative platforms '=3+3 several pieces of State legislation creat- their APMC laws (using the ordinance major sense. The law will enable an enti- " (( are available where they could sell. Even '," 3 ,2 ing impregnable zones, even the much- route as none of the State Assemblies are ty to buy farm produce from farmers Government agencies don’t come forward to buy trumpeted electronic national agricul- in session, courtesy the prevailing emer- directly anywhere in the country, even ..+++ .0+++ 8 +2 )>& when the market price dips below the MSP. ture market (e-NAM) has failed to take gency). As per the amendment, the outside the regulated market yards. 8 )34 /,) Actually, the problem is much deeper. E+="3=& +2 off. The processors, exporters and other entire State is declared as a “single mar- At the same time, the amendment # $ S 8 ?$8@ ( This has to do with a cozy nexus between large buyers have no incentive to invest ket” wherein a trader can get a single in the ECA to remove fetters such as : ! politicians and grain traders that has existed and ',2&>"3=&# in agri-infrastructure. The archaic ECA licence for purchase of agricultural stock limits (these limits will be imposed ?: !@ $8 flourished for decades. A grain trader has a fun- -)3)3= (1954) with its draconian provisions, produce from any mandi within it. only in exceptional circumstances) will > A(H < 6 6 damental interest in ensuring that he minimis- ,= 2, )3&3 especially with regard to stock limits, Further, it allows trade in all farm com- enable large buyers viz. processors, es his payout to the farmer for the grains he buys. +'>+44F &33 )3 acts as a further disincentive. modities, including livestock, outside the millers, exporters and so on, to scale up 6(# : $ ?6#:$@ He can succeed in this gameplan if the farmer is 4 !) ,E )3 +F All this boils down to farmers not regulated APMC markets. purchases, thus providing sustained left high and dry by State agencies. So, he collab- =3"+ 2& getting a remunerative price for their This has not only kept COVID–19 support to farmers. The proposed < 7 orates with the politicians in the ruling establish- , /3 &332 produce on the one hand and con- at bay (as the traders went to the farm- Contract Law —enforceable in all States 7 ment to ensure that State agencies remain weak sumers having to pay a high price on the ers’ doorstep instead of the latter hav- — will clearly lay down rules of the game and de-motivated. other — even as a number of interme- ing to go all the way to the mandi) but for a processor/large retailer that it must ( This nexus has also come in the way of diaries in the supply chain appropriate also fetched a remunerative price for follow to ensure that farmers are not # > - ?> -@ ( amending the APMC Act to make way for alter- a major slice of what the latter pays. their produce by offering more choice, taken for a ride. ( (( native channels of selling, such as direct purchase Needless to say, that the resulting low resulting in higher income. No wonder, These farm reforms are intended to by bulk buyers, processors, exporters and so on income not only keeps farmers poor but amid the gloom and doom in most create a parallel arrangement for selling 8> 6S (the revenue State Governments get from levy of also boomerangs on overall economic other sectors of the economy, agricul- farm produce and can co-exist with the # market fee on transactions at the mandis has growth through reduction in rural pur- ture is expected to show a positive APMCs. These aim at breaking the ? ( proved to be another major deterrent. In 2017, chasing power. The extant state of growth rate of over three per cent dur- monopoly of a few licenced traders at F+ D* @ ( the Modi Government had passed a Model affairs is not good for boosting exports ing the current year (of course, this will mandis, create competition and thus " ( Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing on a sustainable basis either. be helped by normal monsoon predict- help both farmers and consumers. > 6 (> [Promotion and Facilitation] Law containing pro- The COVID-19 crisis may have ed by the meteorological department). Whether or not these actually see the visions to give more options to farmers for sell- come as a blessing in disguise. It In retrospect, there is some reason light of the day remains to be seen. For " ( ing their crop and greater flexibility to traders gripped India at a time when the Rabi to rejoice over the changes in APMC now, the Government deserves some " " # such as ‘single pan-State licence’ for buying from crop, mostly the winter staple wheat, was laws by the aforementioned States, accolades for at least putting on the table ! ( anywhere in the State). ready for harvest. April–May is the peri- which has enabled private trade to com- long-pending reforms in agri-market- True to its nomenclature, the model law is a od when farmers congregate at the man- plement efforts of State agencies in ing, which if carried through, will be mere showpiece as until hitherto (prior to the dis. Being the only platform where farm- ensuring record procurement from the truly revolutionary. ? R COVID–19 crisis, to be specific), a majority of ers could sell their produce, this would farmers. While Modi had asked for sus- (The writer is a New Delhi-based S S @ the States showed no interest in amending their have led to overcrowding at the markets pension of the relevant provisions for policy analyst) 'R 6 years ago, economist Amartya Sen 1,000 boys stood at 914 — which is the campaign of 2015, to incentivise major consequence of such preference practice and directed the Tamil Nadu research and documentation on this argued that 100 million women were lowest since Independence. Now that retention of the girl child. Several State poses a serious risk to bodily integri- Government to pass an order imple- subject globally. Further, it is also crit- “missing.” However, much before this the registration of births is compulso- Governments have also implemented ty of intersex infants and children. menting the ban. However, infanticide ically important to initiate a dialogue usage was coined, the phenomenon ry, the SRB data is considered to be innovative initiatives like the “Cradle Intersex children in India are at con- of intersex babies and children con- on the need for an international behind the phrase was a reality in quite accurate. The problem is graver Baby” scheme of the Tamil Nadu stant risk of forced surgical and med- tinues to be an ignored issue in India. instrument to prevent intersex infan- India, reflected in the practice of sex in five States (Andhra Pradesh, Government. Launched in 1992, the ical intervention in the form of sex It is estimated that every year, more ticide and a complete ban on sex nor- determination, selective abortions Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and aim of the scheme was to encourage normalising surgeries to align their than 10,000 intersex children are malising surgeries. and female infanticide. There were no Tamil Nadu) which have an SRB equal parents to give female children up for body as per the normative definition born in India. Having already established a legal ,&,)+ '( official numbers on female foeticide to or below 840. adoption by providing for cradles at of traditional gender identity i.e. male Still, our official statistics, includ- protection regime for intersex children '1 .3) until the National Crime Records Prevention of female foeticide and Government hospitals and Primary and female. In most cases, intersex ing the census, do not provide any against unnecessary surgeries, India Bureau (NCRB) started collecting infanticide has been the focus of a Health Centres (PHCs). The two-fold children are assigned as male at birth. authentic population data of intersex has a unique opportunity to lead the data on this crime in 2014. However, wide range of the Government’s objective was to prevent female infan- This heinous practice is wide- children in the country. intersex human rights movement if it he recent killing of a one-day- the consequences of killing the girl efforts since the 1990s, with some suc- ticide and also stop illegal sale of spread in several Indian States, includ- Over the years, various United can proactively put an end to intersex old girl child in Tamil Nadu’s child before or after birth are clearly cesses and many challenges. The babies. ing Kerala, which claims to be a model Nation (UN) committees have high- infanticide. To achieve these goals, the TTiruvannamalai district has reflected in the skewed sex-ratios in child sex ratio has continued to be on This measure of the Tamil Nadu State in terms of human development lighted this issue. In 2019, expressing Centre and States must undertake brought to the fore the unending prac- the country. the decline even after the enactment Government also encouraged report- indicators. Even worse, the medical concern over the “mercy killing” of urgent steps to ensure prevention and tice of female infanticide. The murder In 2016, the Government released of a Central law in 1994 banning the ing of this crime unlike other States community also justifies such proce- intersex children with disabilities, the prosecution in cases of female and was discovered on the complaint of an data based on the civil registration sys- use of prenatal diagnostic tests for sex where the cases are massively under- dures, displaying a shocking ignorance UN Committee on Rights of Persons intersex infanticide. alert medical officer who suspected tem. It showed that the sex ratio at determination. Aside from this legal reported. In addition to improving law of intersex human rights. For instance, with Disabilities recommended the (Singh is Executive Director, Srishti foul play. birth (SRB) had fallen from 946 girls measure, the Union and State enforcement and preventing access to doctors working in a hospital in Government to “protect intersex chil- Madurai-LGBTQIA+ student volunteer Being the second reported for every 1,000 boys in 1949 to 877 in Governments have undertaken sever- ultrasonography, measures like Kerala have admitted performing dren from attacks against their lives movement and Madurai is the elected instance of female infanticide from the 2014. A deeper crisis is revealed al policy initiatives such as the “Cradle Baby” scheme are critical. such surgeries on intersex children and and any related harmful practices.” Intersex Representative and Executive region, this case has demonstrated that when the data on girls in the age group National Action Plan of 1991 to The preference for the male child have also highlighted the preference The “missing intersex children” Board Member of International this evil practice is alive even during of zero-six years is examined. In Balika Samriddhi Yojana in 1997 to leading to a skewed sex ratio has been of parents for the male child. In 2019, phenomenon is not limited to India. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and the current pandemic. Nearly 30 2011, the number of girls below six per the latest Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao well-documented. However, another the Madras High Court outlawed this There is an urgent need for more Intersex Association, Geneva) ! ! %6 2( 4)244' Q.+R # )518!( " 4 49(! $ $ :- "4 94 = /3 ? 2! " >& 2+, L M < ! ! 5 ! eijing warned Washington O Bof retaliation after President = Donald Trump announced -+&) 2!,2 2+, # '! & % restrictions on Chinese stu- = $ = ! dents in the US in protest over " # % % %" & = he US remained a tinder- a new national security law in 2+, box of anger and emotion ? / L M 766 Hong Kong. T + O as violent protests erupted for Trump said Friday that the a sixth day across the country + " United States would ban some $ over the custodial killing of Chinese graduate students and # African-American George # start reversing Hong Kong’s Floyd, resulting in the death of &P % % special status in customs and $ &+ at least five people, the arrest of ! 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E both sides”. # lowing the death of Floyd, a 46- year-old man who was pinned sending up a column of black public appearances on Sunday, presidential nominee of the ( to the ground in Minneapolis smoke after a large group of pro- but in a series of tweets he Democratic party, visited a ( # E " on Monday by a white police testers had mostly dispersed. blamed the media for foment- protest site in Delaware on - ' 4 4 G officer who kneeled on his In Philadelphia, police offi- ing hatred and anarchy in the Sunday. “We are a nation in pain, R ? ! &+R neck as he gasped for breath. cers in riot gear and an armoured country. but we must not allow this pain '22 # Some of the protests have vehicle used pepper spray to try “The Lamestream Media is to destroy us. We are a nation turned violent, prompting the to repel rioters and looters. doing everything within their enraged, but we cannot allow ! > +! activation of the National In New York, demonstra- power to foment hatred and our rage to consume us. We are 72)3P)42'4279 Guard in at least 20 states. tors marched across the anarchy. As long as everybody a nation exhausted, but we will 23)4:;421' &4+"+/+ the four convicts 18 years ago. “At least five people were Brooklyn and Williamsburg understands what they are not allow our exhaustion to The Sindh Government killed in violence that flared as Bridges, snarling traffic. The doing, that they are FAKE defeat us,” Biden wrote on social & akistan’s Supreme Court on challenged the High Court demonstrations in parts of the Manhattan Bridge was briefly NEWS and truly bad people media postings on Sunday. 6> 6!P PMonday rejected a petition judgment and on May 2 the country devolved into may- shut down to car traffic. Chaos with a sick agenda, we can eas- “The only way to bear this " filed by the Sindh government slain journalist’s parents also hem,” The Washington Post erupted in Union Square, with ily work through them to pain is to turn all that anguish $ ! to suspend a high court verdict approached the Supreme reported. Police have arrested at flames leaping up two stories GREATNESS!” he said. to purpose. And as President, I E >& that overturned the convic- Court against the acquittal of least 2,564 people in two dozen from trash cans and piles of Earlier in the day, he will help lead this conversation tion of al-Qaeda leader Ahmed the convicts. US cities over the weekend. street debris, the Times said. announced that his adminis- — and more importantly, I will Omar Saeed Sheikh in the kid- On Monday, a three mem- Nearly a fifth of those arrests “It is the first time so many tration will be designating listen, just as I did today visiting # " napping and murder of Daniel ber bench headed by Chief were in Los Angeles, it said. local leaders have simultane- ANTIFA as a Terrorist the site of last night’s protests in Pearl in 2002, in a setback to Justice Gulzar Ahmed heard The unrest initially began ously issued such orders in the Organization. ANTIFA is Wilmington,” he said. >& the US efforts to get justice for the appeals in Islamabad. in Minneapolis in Minnesota face of civic unrest since 1968, regarded as a militant, left- The Committee to Protect $ $ # E " 1< the American journalist. The apex court after initial but has now spread across the after the assassination of the wing, anti-fascist political Journalists, in a late night state- " $ E O $ Pearl, the 38-year-old South hearing refused to suspend the country, with reports of vio- Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr,” activist movement in the US. It ment said several dozen cov- # # Asia bureau chief for The Wall Sindh High Court judgment lence coming in from across the report said. comprises autonomous activist ering the protests have been 6 3 6, Street Journal, was abducted and asked the provincial gov- major cities including Los Police fired tear gas near groups that aim to achieve their harassment, as well as arrested $ and beheaded while he was in ernment to provide complete Angeles, Chicago, New York, the White House on Sunday political objectives through the by law enforcement agencies. Pakistan investigating a story in record of the case. It also said Houston, Philadelphia and night to dissuade protesters use of direct action rather than >#&# # 2002 on the alleged links the petition contained irrele- 63 , Washington DC. who had smashed the windows through policy reform. "" O# ,P between the country’’s powerful vant sections. “The United States of prominent buildings, over- US Attorney General $ = ? O $ spy agency ISI and al-Qaeda. “We should be provided a # $ # remained a tinderbox of emo- turned cars and set fires, with William Barr said that the vio- L O M E O # On April 2, a two-judge complete record of the case,” tion, anger and continued vio- smoke seen rising from near the lence instigated and carried out 3 !6546 !3' :!3!! 6 6 ! , Sindh High Court bench over- said bench member Justice lence on Sunday, the sixth day Washington Monument, it said. by the organisation and other 56 546P 743643 M AN " # turned the death sentence of Manzoor Malik. of nationwide unrest since the For the past few days, thou- similar groups in connection 6!! 6!!54'73 ( British-born 46-year-old al- “I want to look at all the death of yet another black man sands of protestors have gath- with the rioting is domestic ter- 93 9A!46 46:345 53 65 # & Qaeda leader, who was con- records so that I can under- at the hands of the police,” The ered outside the White House rorism and will be treated 253 542 645367542 # victed in the abduction and stand all the points.” New York Times reported. raising slogans against President accordingly. The Trump 465:345 5 6!46 42 6 '5435 3 66 546 , >& murder of Pearl in 2002. The court adjourned the Birmingham, protesters Trump. According to CNN, administration alleges that it 39 695 ; # He has been in jail for the hearing for an indefinite peri- started to tear down a President Trump was briefly appears the violence is planned, 3' : :4A54743643 46 >& # ' > & past 18 years. od, after the Sindh government Confederate monument that taken to the underground organised, and driven by anar- !4594623695 # The court also acquitted sought time to submit the the city had previously covered bunker for some time during chistic and far left extremists, 62439 65 6!6 546 43543 O = & " his three aides — Fahad record of the trial court. with a tarp amid a lawsuit the protest outside the White using ANTIFA-like tactics, 9'354229 ,567549 L M Naseem, Salman Saqib and The apex court ordered the between the state attorney gen- House, while First Lady Melania many of whom travel from out !3 5M 5475 '9 O L M $ # Sheikh Adil- serving life sen- counsel representing the Sindh eral and the city. Trump and their son Barron of state to promote the violence. 54'73N !6 546! tences in the case. government, Farooq H Naek, In Boston, a police SUV was were also taken to the bunker. Former Vice President Joe :345 5 6!9359 6753 E $ # The Bench announced the to submit the detailed record set ablaze near the State House, President Trump made no Biden, who is the presumptive 3 :46 ; verdict on the appeals filed by before the court. 8+- 7 ! & "51(5 ( 41 2<= -! A 5 63 "6 53 .%/4( - 4 & % 7 3 6 6 >&+ 7 :08 ;16 7 69 85; L $M =,"3 $ / < 70 ;;1 1; 807 0,*+-,((1 = 0 70 :5: 0 :<< he first day of June saw & 1 :9 <6; 15 715 coronavirus restrictions ' 7; T % *,=(,(-* >. 1 59 881 8; 60< ease from Asia to Europe on 51 666 $ Monday, even as US protests " # + 1 88 7;5 88 05< against police brutality sparked " 2 ) E 7 :: ::1 1: :61 fears of new outbreaks. The & 1 ;90 ),.=0,=)) ! 7 :8 915 : 976 Colosseum opened its ancient 10 doors in Rome, ferries restart- $ ed in Bangladesh, golfers played 51 096# in Greece, students returned in L4$ 4,4% 4, Britain and Dutch bars and # & restaurants were free to wel- $ + M . come hungry, thirsty patrons. # Countries around the Moscow: Russia will start giv- There is currently no vac- Washington: Researchers have land China, three times lower Mediterranean Sea tentatively & ! ing its first drug approved to cine for Covid-19, the disease found that populations living in in the Bolivian Andes than in kicked off a summer season treat Covid-19 to patients next caused by the new coronavirus, higher altitudes, especially 3,000 the rest of the country and four where tourists could bask in week, its state financial backer and human trials of several metres above the sea level, sig- times lower in the Ecuadoran their famously sunny beaches told Reuters, a move it hopes existing antiviral drugs have yet nificantly report lower levels of Andes. while still being protected by $ will ease strains on the health to show efficacy. coronavirus infections than Cusco in Peru, a pic- social distancing measures system and speed a return to A new antiviral drug from their lowland counterparts. turesque Andean valley, the from a virus that is marching three months. Italy is eager to ond-worst death toll behind the normal economic life. Gilead called remdesivir has The Washington Post cited high-altitude city of 420,000 relentlessly around the world. reboot its tourism industry, United States, eased restrictions Russian hospitals can begin shown some promise in small one peer-reviewed study, pub- residents, had only recorded “We are reopening a sym- which accounts for 13% of its despite warnings from health # giving the antiviral drug, which efficacy trials against Covid-19 lished in the journal the death of three tourists from bol. A symbol of Rome, a sym- economy. officials that the risk of spread- is registered under the name and is being given to patients Respiratory Physiology & Mexico, China and Britain, bol for Italy,” said Alfonsina The Vatican Museums’ ing Covid-19 was still too 96 666 $ Avifavir, to patients from June by some countries under com- Neurobiology, in which between March 23 and April 3, Russo, director of the famous keyholder — the “clav- great. Some elementary class- 11, the head of Russia’s RDIF passionate or emergency use researchers from Australia, at the start of Peru’s strict Colosseum’s archaeological igero” who holds the keys to all es reopened in England and " 2 sovereign wealth fund told rules. Avifavir, known generi- Bolivia, Canada and national lockdown. Since then, park. “(We are) restarting in a the galleries on a big ring on his people could now have limited " Reuters in an interview. cally as favipiravir, was first Switzerland looking at epi- there has not been another positive way, with a different wrist — opened the gate in a sign contact with family and friends, " # He said the company developed in the late 1990s by demiological data from Bolivia, covid-19 fatality in the entire pace, with a more sustainable both symbolic and literal that the but only outdoors and with >& behind the drug would manu- a Japanese company later Ecuador and Tibet found that Cusco region, even as the dis- tourism.” Museums were back in business. social distancing. facture enough to treat around bought by Fujifilm as it moved Tibet’s infection rate was “dras- ease has claimed more than Greece lifted lockdown Still, strict crowd control In Asia, Bangladesh restart- 60,000 people a month. into healthcare. Agency tically” lower than that of low- 4,000 lives nationally. Agency measures Monday for hotels, measures were in place at both ed bus, train, ferry and flight )'* / ' campsites, open-air cinemas, landmarks: visitors needed services Monday, hoping that a 7; - ) golf courses and public swim- reservations to visit, their tem- gradual reopening revives an <K'43 4!, 9444:667 ! ! $ ming pools, while b eaches and peratures were taken before economy in which millions museums reopened in Turkey entering and masks were have become jobless. Traffic # L)'* 8 and bars, restaurants, cinemas mandatory. jams and crowds of commuters '+ 3 ,-2 The Government post- some also said that limiting the and museums came back to life “Having the opportunity to clogged Manila as the / O poned the planned opening of number of people who could in the Netherlands. see the museums by making a Philippines tried to kickstart its any South Africans spent two grades for another week so come into their church is “Today, we opened two booking and not having to economy. # Mtheir Monday morning that some under-prepared against their values. Cairo: Aid organisations are rooms and tomorrow three. It’s wait in line for three hours is Around 6.19 million infec- / lining up outside liquor stores, schools could get ready to South Africa has reported making an urgent plea for like building an anthill,” Athens an opportunity,” said visitor tions have been reported M as alcohol sales were allowed resume classes for grades 7 and over 32,000 Covid-19 cases funding to shore up their oper- hotel owner Panos Betis said as Stefano Dicozzi. worldwide, with over 372,000 # again after a two-month ban 12, the final years of elementary and more than 600 people ations in war-torn Yemen, say- employees wearing face masks The Dutch relaxation of people dying, according to a / O * 3 because of the coronavirus school and high school. have died. The government ing they have already been tidied a rooftop restaurant and coronavirus rules took place on tally by Johns Hopkins 70 outbreak. Places of worship were warns that the number of infec- forced to stop some of their cleaned a window facing the a major holiday with the sun University. The true death toll E - ) But while South Africa — allowed to open from Monday tions will continue to increase work even as the coronavirus ancient Acropolis. “We can’t blazing, raising immediate fears is believed to be significantly $ & with the continent’s most devel- with limits on the number of and the peak is not expected rips through the country. Some compare the season to last of overcrowding in popular higher, since many died with- oped economy and the highest people in congregations, yet until August or September. 75% of UN programs in Yemen year. We were at 95% capacity. beach resorts. The new rules let out ever being tested. number of confirmed cases of many religious groups said they Still, the relaxation of the have had to shut their doors or Our aim now is to hang in bars and restaurants serve up to The US has seen nearly 1.8 # * Covid-19 — relaxed its strict would refuse the opportunity. alcohol ban came as a relief to reduce operations. The global there till 2021.” 30 people inside if they keep million infections and over - ' lockdown, the reopening of They said they were concerned many, who chose restocking body’s World Food Program A long line of masked vis- social distancing, but there’s no 1,06,000 deaths in the pan- 4 most school classes was delayed about the danger of allowing their liquor cabinets instead of had to cut rations in half and itors snaked outside the Vatican standing at bars and reserva- demic, which has dispropor- $ ;: and there was debate about people to gather in an enclosed going straight to work on the U.N.-funded health services Museums, which include the tions are necessary. tionately affected racial minori- # how churches could safely building — something health day much of the country’s were reduced in 189 out of 369 Sistine Chapel, as they Britain, which with over ties in a nation that does not resume services. experts warn against — and economy also reopened. hospitals nationwide. AP reopened for the first time in 38,500 dead has the world’s sec- have universal health care. ! ! / $ R # @ + .! 6 03 456" 2 R Q%4R ">"/+ 23- 34) from Baa2. India’s local-cur- Moody’s had last downgraded weakening of debt affordabili- arket benchmark index rency senior unsecured rating India’s rating in 1998. ty and persistent stress in parts MSensex on Monday rallied oody’s Investors Service too has been lowered to Baa3 The negative outlook of the financial system, all of 879 points on heavy buying in Mon Monday downgraded from Baa2, and its short-term reflects dominant, mutually- which policymaking institu- financial, FMCG and energy India’s sovereign credit rating local currency rating to P-3 reinforcing, downside risks tions will be challenged to stocks as the Government start- for the first time in more than from P-2. The outlook remains from deeper stresses in the mitigate and contain. ing the process to unlock the two decades, saying policy- negative. economy and financial system The agency said its economy boosted investor sen- makers will be challenged to “The decision to down- that could lead to a more upgrade of India’s ratings to timent. Positive cues from the mitigate risks of low growth, grade India’s ratings reflects severe and prolonged erosion Baa2 in November 2017 was global markets also helped the deteriorating fiscal position Moody’s view that the country’s in fiscal strength than Moody’s based on the expectation that key equity indices extend gains and financial sector stress. policymaking institutions will currently projects, it added. effective implementation of for the fourth session in a row. Downgrading India’s rating be challenged in enacting and Moody’s said slow reform key reforms would strengthen After skyrocketing 1,250 by a notch to ‘Baa3’ from implementing policies, which momentum and constrained sovereign’s credit profile points during the day, the 30- ‘Baa2’ assigned in November effectively mitigate policy effectiveness have con- through a gradual but persis- share BSE Sensex settled 879.42 2018, Moody’s estimated India the risks of a sustained period tributed to a prolonged period tent improvement in econom- points or 2.57 per cent higher GDP shrinking by 4 per cent — of relatively low growth, sig- of slow growth, compared to ic, institutional and fiscal at 33,303.52. first full fiscal contraction in nificant further deterioration in India’s potential, that started strength. The NSE Nifty surged more than four decades, as the the general Government fiscal before the Covid-19, and it “Since then, implementa- 245.85 points or 2.57 per cent country faces a prolonged peri- position and stress expects this to continue well tion of these reforms has been to finish at 9,826.15. Bajaj od of slower growth. in the financial sector,” Moody’s beyond the pandemic. relatively weak and has not Finance was the top gainer in tough sanctions over China’s well while Pharma stocks came Accordingly, India’s for- said. Moody’s said India faces a resulted in material credit the Sensex pack, rising around new national security law for under selling pressure,” Deepak eign-currency and local-cur- ‘Baa3’ rating is the lowest prolonged period of slower improvements, indicating lim- 11 per cent, followed by Titan, Hong Kong and Chinese PMI Jasani, Head Retail Research, rency long-term issuer ratings investment grade -- just a growth relative to the country’s ited policy effectiveness,” Tata Steel, SBI, M&M, HDFC, data showed fresh signs of HDFC Securities, said. have been downgraded to Baa3 notch above ‘junk’ status. potential, rising debt, further Moody’s said. IndusInd Bank and Reliance economic recovery, he added. Asian shares advanced to Industries. On the other hand, “The market further ral- three-month highs on Mon as Sun Pharma, Nestle India and lied in the afternoon session progress on re-opening 05#2'0 ) UltraTech Cement were among with much broad-based buying economies helped offset jitters ( " 3 the laggards. seen in both large and mid cap over riots in the US cities and / All sectoral indices ended stocks tracked by respective unease over Washington’s power &7 ! on a positive note with BSE indices,” Narendra Solanki, struggle with Beijing. Bourses in ! consumer durables rallying Head- Equity Research Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo "&"3 6.56 per cent, followed by (Fundamental), Anand Rathi, and Seoul settled up to 3 per #" " 0$ 1#123 metal, finance, bankex, energy, said. Broader midcap and cent higher, and those in Europe auto and realty indices. smallcap indices surged up to opened with significant “Domestic shares zoomed at 3.03 per cent. gains.International oil bench- ))===@! ">"/+ opening and stayed strong The Home Ministry on mark Brent crude futures were 23- 34) throughout the day as investors Saturday said ‘Unlock-1’ will be trading 0.21 per cent higher at 23- 34) unjab National Bank ignored fourth-quarter GDP initiated in India from June 8 $37.91 per barrel. he Government’s decision P(PNB), the country’s sec- data and reacted positively to under which the nationwide On the currency front, the il marketing companies Tto increase the turnover ond-largest state-owned lender, the government’s decision to lockdown effectuated on March rupee appreciated 8 paise to pro- Ohave hiked the prices of limit for medium units from on Monday said it has reduced come up with a phased re- 25 will be relaxed to a great visionally close at 75.54 against non-subsidised cooking gas 100 crore to 250 crore will its repo-linked lending rate opening of all activities outside extent, including opening of the US dollar. India is likely to and aviation turbine fuel with help infuse technology and (RLLR) by 40 basis points containment zones beginning shopping malls, restaurants and receive 102% rainfall of a long- effect from Monday. promote automation in certain (bps) to 6.65 per cent from 7.05 June 1,” Paras Bothra, President religious places. “Buoyant Asian term average this year, the IMD The price of the 14.2 kilo- sectors and boost outbound per cent. The bank’s marginal of Equity Research, Ashika and European markets helped said on Monday in its 2nd long gram cylinder of non-sub- shipments, according to cost of funds-based lending Stock Broking, said. Positive sentiments. Volumes were also range forecast, raising expecta- sidised LPG gas in Delhi has exporters. rate (MCLR) has also been sentiments also supported after healthy suggesting high deliv- tions for higher farm output in been raised by 11.50 from Federation of Indian revised downwards by 15 bps US President Donald Trump ery activity. Financials, India, which is reeling from the May to 593 per cylinder. Export Organisations President across all tenors. stopped short of specifying Materials and Auto stocks did new coronavirus pandemic. In Kolkata, Mumbai and Sharad Kumar Saraf said that Chennai, the price of LPG has exclusion of exports turnover been raised at 616, 590.50 from total turnover will help in and 606.50, against 584.50, internationalisation of MSMEs 579 and 569.50 per cylinder and will bring their focus on Jaipur: In the ongoing fight respectively. The highest exports. “This will also bene- against Covid, all departments increase was witnessed in fit a lot of gems and jewellery of Government of Rajasthan Chennai with a hike of 37 companies, who would have played their important role. from the price in May. breached the MSME criteria The main corona warriors The Government current- due to sheer cost of their were Doctors, Paramedical ly subsidises 12 cylinders of inputs,” he said in a statement. Staff, Police, District 14.2 kilograms each per house- The cabinet on Monday Administration, Revenue hold in a year. Additional pur- approved further increasing Officers, Teachers, Sanitation chases have to be made at the the limit for medium manu- Staff, Media Personnel and market price. facturing and service units to newspaper hawkers, NGOs and In a statement on Sunday, 50 crore of investment and philanthropists. Indian Oil Corp said that the 250 crore of turnover. The Department of retail selling price of LPG in turnover with respect to exports Information and Public 5 7 $ ( Delhi market for the month of will not be counted in the lim- Relations (DIPR) was silently ## #$ $ > ?" May 2020 was reduced from its of turnover for any catego- playing its role and was keep- " ## ! ! .9 744 to 581.50 per cylinder for ry of MSME units whether ing people of the State and 9>! " . # # # " all consumers in line with drop micro, small or medium. media informed about all 7 ? "" . / "? ! in International prices. “The move is most prag- development of the State #7 ." ?# ## . " “For the month of June, matic and will also infuse tech- Government including the there has been an increase in nology as in certain sectors announcements and decisions International prices of LPG. margins are so low. through various forms. = & $ '" E' New Delhi: Government- owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC), India’s leading NBFC, on Monday announced the appointment of Ravinder Singh Dhillon as its Chairman and Managing Director. RS Dhillon assumed the charge of the post of Chairman & Managing Director, PFC w.e.f 01st June 2020 upon the superannuation of Rajiv Sharma. Dhillon brings with him close to 36 years of rich and varied experience. 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Some people are observing a skin breakout and many other skin problems during the COVID-19 >7A.< lockdown. We should know the reasons and how can take care to avoid such skin con- ditions: woman undergoes many physical and hormonal changes in During this time of summer, heat and Aher life. Some are easy, but some can bring complications warm weather tends to aggravate dry skin, with them. Menstrual cycles, for instance, tend to be accompa- 2 " 87# and especially in low humidity conditions. nied by problems like irregular periods, excessive bleeding, pain, Going outdoors under the harsh sunlight and cramps. has become minimal these days, still dry- Causes of menstrual disorders ' ing of skin is unavoidable. Factors that are responsible for this condition include the Hydrate yourself through the day, as water increased intake of sour, salty, hot, pungent, heavy, and ferment- help to get rid of toxins in the body. Most ed food; meat of fatty and domestic animals; alcoholic beverages; obacco consumption happens people don’t drink water on a regular basis, indigestion; and eating before the previous meal is digested. in two forms- either chewing and this also causes acne. Conditions that also have a strong effect include repeated abor- Ttobacco in the form of smoke- he most common cause of % Stop washing your face with any soap. tions, excessive sexual activity, increased physical exertion (walk- less tobacco (pan masala, gutka & Tlung cancer is smoking. Always use a good face wash to clean your ing, riding, weight lifting), emaciation, trauma, and day sleep- khaini) or smoking (cigarettes & Risk of lung cancer is up to 30 skin. It removes dirt from the surface of the ing. Psychological conditions such as grief, anger, lust, and anx- beedi). Tobacco consumed in any times higher in long term smok- ven from studies before subside as soon as the habit is con- skin and keeps the face fresh, and will not iety are also known to play a key role in aggravating menstrual form is extremely addictive because ers compared with lifetime non ECOVID-19 crisis, extensive trolled. Near normal body system dry out the skin as soaps do. problems. of nicotine and three hundred can- smoker. Moreover, tobacco smok- proof underlining the deleterious settings can soon be restored. Don’t eat any kind of junk food. Always According to Ayurveda, poor diet and inefficient digestion cer causing carcinogens. Chewing ers may be more susceptible to impact of tobacco use on lung There have been several stud- take a healthy diet, exercise, hydrate your- are the main causative factors for these disorders. Improperly tobacco accounts for major con- contracting COVID-19, as the act health and its causative connotation ies reiterating the deadly effect of self at regular intervals, sleep well and have digested food leads to the pro- sumption of tobacco in India, mak- of smoking involves contact of fin- with respiratory diseases is all over smoking on lungs. foods which are rich in Vitamin D. So that * duction of toxins in the body. ing head and neck cancers the gers with the lips, which increas- healthcare research papers. The Chemicals present in tobacco it can keep your skin acne free. These toxins are circulated by most commonly reported forms. es the possibility of transmission effects are damaging to the immune smoking causes irritation of wind- Even if we are confined to our house, we !% ! the blood to the deep tissues and Smokeless tobacco is usually a mix- of viruses from hand to mouth. system of the smokers too and they pipe, voice box and other parts of still need to follow a dedicated skincare !! ! % channels, where they cause ture of aromatic betel leaves and Smoking shisha or hookah, often are twofold more susceptible to respiratory tract. regime for the nourishment of our skin. blockages and stagnation. These nuts that the user keeps in the involves the sharing of mouth influenza than non-smokers. Excessive mucous is secreted as Nourish the skin with a face pack once a ! ! conditions cause aggravation of mouth and chews on it for hours. pieces and hoses, which could Furthermore other severe symp- a response to the irritation. It also week and follow a nightly cleansing ritual ; %; ; vata dosha (air) and the rakta When these leaves are chewed upon facilitate the transmission of the toms along with a higher mortali- deposits in the alveoli of lungs every day. These are important for a glow- -; ; dhatu (blood). The aggravated constantly for long durations, nico- COVID-19 virus in communal ty rate were reported in smokers in reducing lung function and causing ing and healthy skin. vata brings impaired blood into tine is released in the mouth along and social settings the preceding MERS-CoV out- distressed breathing. We should stop using wrong products, / < the channels carrying the raj with other flavours, that causes the — Dr Vikas Goswami, break. Gradually the entire air way especially for your skin. If anybody suffers / (menstrual blood), leading to mouth to produce excessive saliva. Senior Consultant Medical Now we know well that tobac- reduces in size. from dry skin conditions, it is mandatory increase menstrual blood flow. Users generally end up spitting this Oncologist, Max Hospital co use is damaging to our respira- You are already aware of the to use products that are suitable for the skin /! !/ %< Ayurveda recommends dif- out. While smoking tobacco, nico- tory system, with or without chemicals found in tobacco harm- type. % %! -< ferent types of treatment to tine is released in the lungs and COVID-19. Moreover, COVID-19 ful and cancer causing for both Wash your face regularly. Sitting at home treat menstrual problems. These effects the other organs, tobacco has made the previously deleterious users and passive smokers. does not mean that we do not need to wash !!-! < include nourishing and toning when chewed stays in the mouth. effects of tobacco, lethal. If you want . "'"% our face. In this scorching heat, it makes us !- herbs as well as rejuvenative Development of tartar can lead to causing gum (periodontal) disease. to quit smoking, no time can be bet- " A %" sweat and the dust clog the pores on the skin ! / %! treatment in accordance with the gum disease and can negatively Tooth decay or dental caries: ter than this. Research also support %" surface. So, it is always necessary to keep nature of the disorder. Massage impact saliva flow in the mouth. It Sugar is often added to enhance the that the effects of smoking starts to your face clean and fresh. Wash your face !- and the incorporation of medi- makes it easier for bacteria to stick flavor of smokeless tobacco, increas- properly twice a day. tation and yoga may also be ben- to teeth and gums. Repeated con- ing the risk for tooth decay. The the oral mucosa, causing reduced from betel leaves and slaked lime, But do not wash your face harshly. eficial for permanent elimina- sumption causes various damage to main ingredients of smokeless opening of the mouth and inabili- present in smokeless tobacco, put Splash some water on the face if you feel tion of the problems. It is important to address these menstru- the oral health: tobacco are sand and grit, that ty to eat. people at a risk of cancers of the tired or hot. This will keep the facial skin ation problems because a woman expels a large proportion of Impacts on oral health wear down teeth, causing erosion Oral and throat cancers: Head mouth, pharynx (throat), oesoph- free of excess oil, sweat and bacteria and it her wastes and toxins through this process. If these toxins remain Bad breath: This is the most ini- and sensitivity and neck cancer is the most life- agus (gullet), stomach and pancreas. rescues acne and pimples like skin prob- in the body, they cause further stagnation and blockage within tial and primary impact of repeat- Leukoplakia- Thick white threatening health risk linked with Cancers of the lip and cheek are also lems. the body. ed consumption of smokeless tobac- patched inside the mouth, are smokeless tobacco. common, as the tobacco is pressed Always use moisturiser especially at Ayurvedic tips that will help fight menstrual problems co, happens due to the residue of known to be early signs of mouth Each time a person chews against the lining of the mouth. these times when there is high chances of Take one crushed garlic clove (lahsun) with two cloves (laung) smokeless tobacco is left in the cancer tobacco, poisons are released in the ! % dry skin. Use moisturiser two-three times twice a day during your periods. mouth and stained teeth. Oral submucous fibrosis: A mouth putting them at a greater risk " $ A a day. When suffering from period cramps, take a teaspoon of aloe Gum infections: Smokeless chronic disease affecting any part of of mouth cancers. % " # vera gel mixed with a pinch of black pepper or cinnamon (dal- tobacco can irritate your gums, the oral cavity leading to stiffness of Ingredients like betel nuts made . . 9" ( &./ chini) powder. Drinking ginger infused herbal tea helps. You can also mix 1 tsp of ginger powder in warm water and have that. inging on chips, chocolates, pop- Take the following decoction from the first day of your peri- Bcorn while watching a Netflix &4 "4 23 ods helps to alleviate the symptoms: Boil one tsp of cumin seeds series or two is our guilty pleasure. with two glasses of water over moderate heat until the mixture We all have had a cheat diet once a ',G 7; reduces to half. Sieve the seeds. Add a teaspoon of honey and day to satisfy our sudden cravings, $ drink it warm. especially during the recent times Cooling showers and bathing with sandalwood and mint when many of us are spending time 6 6 .!/ essence are helpful. back at home. Watching a movie # + Include spices like cumin (jeera), fenugreek seeds (methi), black without something to munch on '% . % 8-- 8A7 >7>. pepper (kali mirch), cloves (laung), coriander (dhaniya), and mint seems like a big no, but that doesn’t (pudina) in your diet. mean you have to take the unhealth- 1616 ! 2 Include pumpkin, papaya, cucumber, potato, cauliflower, and ier ways. 6 ! = peas in your diet. For all those who are looking for a healthy snacking option, pisat- time snack wherever you are. ing. They are also great to carry in switching from the traditional carbo- $ ( chios are here to solve your woes. Not “American pistachios makes for lunch boxes and help children hydrates,” he tells you. only they are much healthy but a a superfood for children as they being In a study done in China on preg- # recent study has found that they are a complete protein promotes growth. nant women, it was shown that the # A sweet they are rich in both magne- a complete protein too. They have more protein than any nut prevents gestational Diabetes in potato is a sweet and starchy sium and potassium. They also Dr Mike Roussell, globally other nuts. It is also a good them. root vegetable. It is a great contain a lot of vitamin A it is renowned Nutrition Consultant, source of fibre for children To add to the benefits, one source of fibre, vitamins and good for our vision. It is also Author and Advisor, tells you that and unlike broccoli you can eat them anytime # ) minerals. They are also rich in believed that sweet potatoes are the research showing that won’t have to force throughout the year. $ antioxidants which help memory American Pistachios are a com- feed it your kid,” he Unlike other nuts, they promote gut health. enhancing plete protein is extremely says. don’t need refrigeration Sweet potatoes also contain food. important because it shows American pista- too. “You can eat them significant amount of magne- that they contain nine essential chios are also a great as much as you want. # sium which help to reduce amino acids that your body food for people with Preferably one to three stress and anxiety. They are needs in a form that is readily Diabetes. cups a day, is a better also knows for their anti- absorbable and available for “If a person eats a option,” Dr Rousell tells # / 1666 inflammatory proper- your body to use. cup or half of pista- you. 1679 ties which help “This is unlike other plant chios at night, it might For those who want 99#6M <:#7M <0#1M reduce inflam- proteins that are incomplete and help keep their blood differentiate between <6#7M # ) mation on where you need to add other sugar in control the next Iranian and American pis- the body. complimentary proteins to get the morning,” Dr Rousell tells tachios, the later are natural- 8<#9M 87#:M Sweet essential amino acids,” he explains. you. ly white and a little bit oily. + # potatoes Dr Rousell adds that American Pistachio being an easy “Even if one is on diet, he can 85#;M can help in pistachios are your one stop shop as to eat snack, also promotes eat it without gaining extra weight. < controlling a source of plant-based protein. mindful eating in adults. “One A serving or half won’t affect the 16#:M blood pres- They are portable, they don’t need to has to slow down, break the nut and weight. The reason being they are full + 11#5M ;#0M sure because be cooked, you can enjoy it as an any- then eat it. This leads to mindful eat- of healthy fat,” he says. # ! !## ! ! " -0//- 2#/."/##/ 20/ 9 !/!!- $ ! 6 ! + ! ! % ! 6 ! ! ! 6/ > + $ %# +! ! ! 6 <7 B.B7 # ith a few lockdown restric- tions having been lifted, a large majority is seen frol- Wicking in the streets in a manner that makes it seem that it is back to what life was prior to the outbreak of the pandemic. While advisories such as the practice of disinfecting hands regularly and covering face with masks are possible but maintaining social dis- tancing with customers crowding $ # around a rehri or screening them with an infrared thermometer might seem easy for shopping malls or other corporate $ offices, but are somewhat exclusionary U L" towards street vendors and hawkers due to the nature of their livelihood and #M their socio-economic standing. G Markets are an important part of any local landscape and ensuring their safe- ty is a must. So how are local vendors being prepared to keep hygiene in place? # Experts tell us that the fear is here to stay and the precautions are important to fol- ) low now more than ever. Sangeeta Singh, head of street food programme, National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI), said, & + . “Everyone, including the street food ven- $ dors, will have to get used to the new nor- mal to start earning their livelihood. 7;;< There are approximately more than three lakh vendors in Delhi alone, according to NASVI, which is a large number that has been unemployed due O4 to everything being shut down. While the %! %!- government is preparing these vendors for the new normal, most of them are !- quite unsure if they can immediately go In order to have a proper protocol An example the Indian markets % - ! back to selling food items, and are also which was specially designed for street could learn from is that of the Maine worried about not earning enough vendors, NASVI decided to coach them Federation of Farmers’ Markets, which, ! > because a lot of their food stands were in various measures that they must as soon as the US state discovered its first ! ! % next to public places like the metro sta- take. The training focusses on three cases of the virus, issued guidelines in !/; tion, bus stand, etc.” major aspects — maintaining high lev- public welfare. It wants market cus- HK Sharma, owner of Babu Ram els of personal hygiene, practicing social tomers and the public to know they are % %!- Paranthe Wala, a shop in Chandni distancing at all times and frequent taking immediate and proactive steps to ! !! ; Chowk, agrees that finding the first cus- cleaning and sanitisation — among ensure markets are safe places to shop tomer is quite difficult because of the other things. during the pandemic. The organisers %! ; non-operation of metro lines. He shares The NASVI also announced that it were encouraged to streamline their /! % %; that they will ensure compliance with will train 500 street food vendors in col- markets to discourage the public from measures to protect themselves and the laboration with FSSAI to assist them in gathering in large numbers or lingering %! ; %! workers of the shop. Talking about the earning their livelihood by strictly fol- onsite. Inside the markets, the informa- ; ! !- procedure being followed, he adds, “We lowing certain safety measures. As a part tion booth will be well-stocked with ! %! are taking the basic safety measures such of the first phase, vendors were given hand sanitisers and there will be hand- as wearing protective gears, using disin- training recently. They were informed washing stations available throughout > ./ ! ; fectants to keep everything clean, opting and educated about the different kinds the venue. All food sold at the market !-4 : for online payment and of course main- of precautionary measures which include will be pre-packaged and sold by the taing social distance. People are them- food, safety, health and hygiene. They vendors to reduce human contact with ./ ! %! selves so aware that it’s unlikely they’ll were also taught about the use of dispos- the items as much as possible. The fed- * ! >P break the rules. Even if somebody does, al plates, glasses and the safe use of alco- eration also ensured that the food pur- L) !. we are ready with our strict protocols.” hol-based hand sanitisers. Apart from chased at local farmers’ market is safer Ask him how important it is to fol- this, the importance of social distancing than that sold in supermarkets. low them, he says, “This is something and hand-washing was also taught to Well, now the public is shattering the + L >L very serious. Everybody has to stick to them. Maybe the solution would also number of people and keeping sanitis- fear surrounding COVID-19 and step- = the guidelines otherwise they will be risk- The training is based on guidelines come from market associations. ers at the entrance of a market are some ping out onto the streets to do away with " ing their own lives as well as of others. for food businesses during the pandem- Screening people at the same place ways that the the associations can take the monotony of sitting at home, we Remember what Modiji said? Jaan hai ic. There are other examples too through where door-frame metal detectors are up the responsibility of ensuring the need fewer hands touching the products $ toh jahan hai. So it’s only if you have a which more such guidelines could be installed, restricting the entry to ensure safety of the vendors and the cus- and ensuring these measures are life, you can have the world.” applied. that there are not more than a certain tomers. observed. # L= ####? “I know that Wajid was going through kidney ailments for a long &B # $ time now. Even two years ago, on the - sets of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, he had a small accident, where he had hurt " 6> " himself but things became compli- cated because of his other medica- # tions and low immunity.” $ She added, “He was a generous, affectionate and lovely person who D ' had come up the tough way. A tabla player, a composer, who had the ) intention to do good always. He M would bring home-cooked food for ! # all of us on the sets and used to be + full of enthusiasm. I really got along with him very well and deeply regret -+? +4 losing touch during the lockdown.” = P # ' # Sona had also tweeted, “Heartbreaking news. Wajid is no / 3+" G G+ more. Spent time on the SRGMP /% show with him as a co-judge and he /%! A) “Meri toh duniya bilkul alag thi was so kind and generous. I know he Andaaz woh kho gaya was ailing for a while, regret not pick- + Dekhna doobna ho gaya ing up the phone on him in this lock- Doobna tairna ho gaya down. Stunned and sad.” Singer Mamta Sharma, who lent ' 2 P Kya asar mere saath hai her voice to Anarkali Disco Chali, P Mukhtasar mulaakat hai...” Fevicol Se, among other popular Sajid-Wajid numbers, expressed her # It was singer Wajid Ali’s voice grief by recalling her work with him which made this song from Teri Meri as she considered him to be her Kahaani (2012) quite a favourite “guru” and “mentor.” She earlier among youngsters. The singer later said, “I am not in a clear state of mind # revealed that he had initially com- right now because he was really close ctor Bhumi Pednekar is floods, melting ice caps, L posed the song for his own album but to us. Wajid bhai was just like fam- Aurging the nation to increase in sea levels, food and then decided to use it for the film ily. I am too shocked to say anything. become climate conscious and crop getting destroyed, heat because it matched the situation. Last week, I spoke to him over a is looking to bring together the waves across countries and $ N+ Alas, the song’s meaning now match- video call. He was absolutely fine and who’s who of the film industry continents,” says Bhumi. ####O ) es Wajid’s current situation. His I thought he would be discharged in to spread awareness for nature The actor says she wants demise at 42 due to Coronavirus has a few days. Meanwhile, this hap- conservation. She is a vocal cli- every citizen to become a cli- P come as a shock to many connois- pened. I am still not out of this trau- mate activist and runs her mate warrior and do their bit seurs of Bollywood music as well as ma. I cannot think of anything right own non-profit initiative called for the cause that is threaten- the Indian music fraternity. now. Whatever I am today, it is Climate Warrior that cele- ing our future generations. P He had tested positive for Wajid has judged various reali- several hit numbers for Salman star- because of him. Over the call, I was brates real-life heroes working Bhumi says, “For World M # Coronavirus a few days ago and was ty shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, along- rers including Laal Dupatta and title in tears looking at him but the smile towards climate change and as Environment Day, Climate also suffering from a kidney ailment, side other prominent names from track of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), on his face was intact and he was an advocacy platform to Warrior is starting a small U L, had undergone a kidney transplant the industry. Shekhar Ravjiani, who Tere Mast Mast Do Nain and Hud consoling me and saying ‘Don’t engage and rally the youth campaign – One Wish For The recently. He had been admitted to judged the 2018 show alongside Hud Dabangg in Dabangg (2010), worry, I am ok, I am good, I will be towards this cause. On this Earth. At this time and in this Surana Hospital at Chembur where Wajid and Richa Sharma, expressed Mashallah in Ek Tha Tiger (2012) alright’. He was such a strong person World Environment Day, current scenario, there are $ his condition had deteriorated and his grief by mailing us some of their and more. and a pillar of positivity.” Bhumi is looking to bring many issues that the world is ? was on a ventilator for the last few photographs from the show sets and Music composer and singer “Rest in harmony my friend. more awareness on this burn- facing as an impact of the cli- - days. He breathed his last in the early said, “I’ll miss my friend.” Shankar Mahadevan wrote, “I am Had the pleasure of working with ing issue. mate crisis. hours of the day. It was Salman Khan’s Pyaar just not able to come to terms with both Sajid-Wajid most loving and “Climate change, as a con- The campaign endeavours Priyanka Chopra, who starred in Kiya Toh Darna Kya (1998), for this. It’s shocking! Good bye dear brilliant. My condolences to his cept, is still not considered as to get thought leaders from my the song, tweeted, “Terrible news. which the Sajid-Wajid composer brother. Love you! Till we meet on family and especially Sajid. a real issue today by a lot of industry to tell the world what ( The one thing I will always remem- duo first scored music for with Teri the other side. Prayers for your #RIPWajidKhan,” Abhishek people. There are such varied is the ‘one wish they have for ber is Wajid bhai’s laugh. Always Jawaani. The actor tweeted, “Wajid peaceful journey Wajid bhai.” Bachchan tweeted. and grave climatic issues hap- the earth’. I can’t wait to share $ smiling. Gone too soon. My condo- will always respect and remember Singer Sona Mohapatra, who has “Gone too soon,” music com- pening across the world which their thoughts to make the ###M lences to his family and everyone you as a person. Love you and may also judged alongside Wajid in a real- poser A R Rahman tweeted. people are not even realising. earth a better place. Let’s pledge grieving. Rest in peace, my friend. your beautiful soul rest in peace.” ity singing show, recalled her expe- —With inputs from TN For instance, increase of for climate justice and let’s unite You are in my thoughts and prayers.” The duo went on to compose rience during the time. She told us, Raghunatha famines, forest fires, droughts, to save our planet.” ! ! # $ A3 # We need an alternative to saliva: Bumrah # 23- 34) “This is what I tell batsmen all the time. In one-day crick- remier India pacer Jasprit et, when did the ball reverse Bumrah won’t miss the last, I don’t know. Nowadays Phugs and high-fives as the new ball doesn’t swing a lot part of a wicket celebration but as well. So whenever I see bats- he will certainly miss applying men say the ball is swinging or saliva on the ball and feels an seaming and that is why I got alternative should be provided out - the ball is supposed to do to maintain the red cherry. that. The ICC Cricket “Because it doesn't happen Committee, led by former so much in the other formats, India captain Anil Kumble, it's a new thing for the batsmen recommended a ban on using when the ball is swinging or saliva on the ball as an inter- seaming,” said the 26-year- im measure to deal with the old. COVID-19 pandemic. The Ahmedabad-born However, the Committee did pacer finds himself in an not allow the use of artificial unusual position as he has substances as a substitute not bowled for over two 23- 34) have gone before and have move. months due to the lockdown done all the hard work then as The new rule makes life imposed in the wake of the very cricketing era has a well. tougher for the bowlers and coronavirus outbreak. E“defining pair” which builds “So, it’s a knock-on effect, Bumrah, like many former When India will play next the narrative and the duo of so in every era, there’s always a and current fast bowlers, feels is not clear yet and Bumrah Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma defining pair and in the mod- there ought to be an alterna- said he is not sure about how is a special one for India in ern era, it’s Rohit and Virat for tive. his body will hold up when he modern times, says Sri Lankan India for sure.” Sangakkara rec- “I was not much of a hug- returns to action. legend Kumar Sangakkara. ollected the era of Dravid and ger anyway and not a high-five “I really don’t know how Kohli and Rohit have aggre- Ganguly and drew a parallel person as well, so that doesn’t your body reacts when you gated nearly 36,000 runs (35,930 with Kohli and Rohit where trouble me a lot. The only don't bowl for two months, runs) across three formats and batsmen have been destructive thing that interests me is the three months. I'm trying to Sangakkara feels the duo has the despite being orthodox in their saliva bit,” said. keep up with training so that same aura which Sourav technique. “I don’t know what guide- as soon as the grounds open Ganguly and Rahul Dravid had “If you look at Rahul and lines we’ll have to follow when up, the body is in decent shape. in the late ‘90s and early 2000s. Dada, both of them are ortho- we come back, but I feel there “I’ve been training almost “There is something very dox batsmen. They play beau- should be an alternative,” he six days a week but I’ve not special about Virat and Rohit. tiful cricket shots and are very added. bowled for a long period of That fact that rules have technically correct. Dravid may Bumrah said not being time so I don’t know how the changed and run-scoring might be a little bit more so, but the able to use saliva makes the body will react when I bowl the have become slightly easier in ability to be as destructive with game more batsman-friendly. first ball. one-day cricket, but it's incred- such rate and precision stroke- “If the ball is not well “I’m looking at it as a way ibly hard, the volume of crick- making is something that has to maintained, it’s difficult for the to renew your own body. We’ll et that India athletes play,” be really admired.” bowlers. The grounds are get- pacer Bishop pointed out that L -+& 2, ">') ,E + new balls, so it hardly revers- the batsmen keep complaining never get such a break again, Sangakkara said on Star Sports’ “If you take the modern- ting shorter and shorter, the the conditions have been es at the end. about the swinging ball. so even if you have a small nig- ‘Cricket Connected’. day game, India has two of the wickets are becoming flatter favourable to the fast bowlers )>!!3= +2F-+F +2 “We played in New “Whenever you play, I've gle here and there, you can be Sangakkara feels that Kohli best players in Virat and Rohit, and flatter. over the last couple of years, 2, + ) !)E G3 3=&,2 Zealand, the ground (bound- heard the batsmen - not in our a refreshed person when you and Rohit deserve the respect who play orthodox cricket but “So we need something, Bumrah nodded in agreement. +& -344 &, )+ ary) was 50 metres. So even if team, everywhere - complain- come back. You can prolong also for the fact that players who are just absolutely destruc- some alternative for the “In Test match cricket, yes. you are not looking to hit a six, ing the ball is swinging. But the your career,” he said. from bygone era didn't have to tive in any format of the game. bowlers to maintain the ball so That is why it’s my favourite ,3&2O =,>/43 "3 + it will go for six. In Test match- ball is supposed to swing! The Bumrah has risen rapidly constantly play three formats. You don’t have to muscle the that it can do something - format, because we have some- 4,# )3 ,24F ) 2! es I have no problem, I’m very ball is supposed to do some- in international cricket despite “So, I think you have to ball or put too much effort or maybe reverse in the end or thing over there. But in one- )+ 23=3&& "3 & happy with the way things are thing! We are not here just to experts having reservations have a lot of respect for Rohit look ugly doing it, they just play conventional swing.” day cricket and T20 cricket… going.” give throwdowns, isn’t it? about his longevity due to his and Virat but understand that good cricket shots and results When former West Indian one-day cricket there are two )3 &+4 G+ / M He finds it amusing that (laughter) unorthodox action. it's all because of the players that come,” he concluded. . #." @ 6% 3'/ $ 4,2 ,2 avirus, Secretary of State for tic cricket behind closed doors, cific guidance from ">"/+ Digital, Culture, Media and and provides a meaningful Government’s medical teams so Smith in best shape despite not picking up bat he ECB has welcomed the Sport Oliver Dowden on next step for recreational play- that we can provide support for tar batsman Steve Smith TUK government’s decision Saturday gave the green light ers to begin playing at their cricket clubs who will be eager Ssays the experience of hav- &F 23F COVID-19 pandemic with to allow the resumption pro- for live competitive sport to clubs again,” England and to see their communities safe- ing played more pink ball little over 7000 cases reported fessional sports behind closed return behind closed doors in Wales Cricket Board (ECB) ly playing in small groups.” games than India would give op Australian cricketers so far. doors which allows the board safe and carefully controlled said in a statement. “We extend our thanks to Australia ‘slight advantage’ Tresumed training on “I’m probably in the best to go ahead with its plan of environments from June 1. The board added that it all those in Government who when the two sides clash under Monday at the Sydney shape I’ve been in in years, hosting international cricket “We are extremely heart- will study the guidelines laid have worked hard to support flood lights in December but Olympic Park with batting doing lots of running, lots of starting next month. ened by Saturday's announce- down by the government to the return of sport and we look the Virat Kohli-led side has the mainstay Steve Smith saying gym stuff at home. It’s been a In the latest health and ment from the Secretary of safely resume the game. forward to seeing players from batsmen to stand up to the that he is in his best shape in couple of months of good safety guidelines designed to State, which will support the “Over the coming week, we across the game start returning challenge. years after putting the bat hard work,” said Smith ’. prevent the spread of coron- return of professional, domes- will seek to understand the spe- to the field,” it added. Cricket Australia last week aside for two months to focus “I haven’t touched a bat, confirmed that India will tour on physical and mental fitness. really. A couple of little drills Down Under for a full tour David Warner and at home but that’s about it. I’ve comprising four Tests, three Mitchell Starc were among just tried to switch off from it * ODIs and three T20Is. The sec- those who reported for train- a bit, which I don’t do very ond Test will be a day-night ing as the domestic pre-season often. I was just focusing on affair, starting from December began behind closed doors. getting myself fit and strong 11 in Adelaide. Australia is one of the less- and refreshing mentally,” he 9 “We played a few more affected countries from the said. pink ball games, perhaps, than '+ 3 ,-2 standards. He failed to live up matches. Rabada couldn’t fea- India which might be a slight to the expectations on the ture in the fourth Test as he was advantage,” the Aussie star ers who are able to adapt to for us, we wanted to play first opposition player. You got to outh Africa speedster India tour and scalped just handed a one-Test ban for his batsman said in a Facebook anything, so I see it being a Test there for a long period of admire someone like that and SKagiso Rabada reflected on seven wickets in three Tests as celebration after taking the session, hosted by Sony Sports pretty amazing contest,”he said. time,” the 30-year-old said. what he has done for Indian the previous season and admit- the hosts romped to a 3-0 vic- wicket of England Test captain India. India will first clash with Smith, one of the world's cricket.” ted he felt out of place and tory. Joe Root in the third Test. “India played pretty well in Australia in a T20I series best Test batsmen, also Asked about his compar- rusty. Rabada, who has been “The past season was a dis- “It’s passion, but everyone the day-night game they played beginning October 11 and admired the way the Indian isons with the Indian icon, he leading the Proteas’ bowling appointment,” Rabada was has their opinion and they are at Kolkata. It’s a different game then return to defend the captain goes about chases in said, “I admire Virat a lot. He's attack for a while now, also quoted as saying by entitled to their own opin- but they certainly got the bat- Border-Gavaskar Trophy with white-ball cricket. an amazing player. The way opened up regarding his on- ESPNCricinfo. “Even though I ion," Rabada said. ters that can stand up to the the opening match at Gabba, “Look at his average in they play the game now, the field aggression, which has see that my stats are okay, I just “I have identified things conditions when it gets tough where the hosts have tremen- winning chases in one-day sheer passion he has for crick- gotten him into trouble many- felt really rusty and a bit out of that I needed to identify and I with the Pink Ball. And their dous record. cricket. It’s phenomenal. He’s et... His body sort of trans- a-times in recent past. place.” will address them with the bowlers, they stand the seam “Our record at Gabba so good under pressure and formed over time. He's so fit, The 2019-20 season was Rabada did better on home people that are closest to me up with quality.” (Brisbane) against anyone, is calm. Just gets the job done strong and powerful now. rather indifferent for Rabada, soil against England, where he and who I feel should be help- “They are world class play- good to be fair, that is a fortress and unfortunately for an Pretty amazing for cricket.” according to his own high scalped 14 wickets in three ing me address it.” . >9 #' $ 0 - % P% % 23- 34) ally. I only took a medicine prescribed to "% me without knowing the consequences. orld Silver-medallist Amit Panghal I am hopeful I will be considered,” "+ = to infinity” tribute to the “heroes anchester United extended Odion Ighalo’s loan Wand the seasoned Vikas Krishan Panghal had told PTI in a recent interac- who are fighting to overcome” the Mspell until January 2021 on Monday to ensure the were on Monday nominated for the tion. he Spanish league is resuming in pandemic. Pre-recorded applause Nigerian striker will be able to finish the 2019/20 sea- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the Commonwealth and Asian Games Tless than two weeks with Real uploaded in videos by fans will be son with the Premier League club. Boxing Federation of India, which picked Gold-medallist Krishan (69kg) won the Madrid playing its games at the club’s played in the 20th minute of match- Ighalo’s initial loan deal from Shanghai Shenhua only Olympic-bound names as its nom- Arjuna award in 2012. The 28-year-old training center. es. expired at the end of May, but the 30-year-old has been inees for the annual honours. had turned professional in 2018 after his Madrid will host Eibar on June “We have created this initiative rewarded for an impressive return of four goals in eight The BFI has nominated world CWG top finish followed by a third Asian 14 at the 6,000-capacity Alfredo Di to help fans be a part of La Liga's appearances for United before football was shut down Bronze-winning trio of Lovlina Borgohain Games medal — a Bronze. Stéfano Stadium, a venue used most- return and also as an opportunity for by the coronavirus pandemic in March. (69kg), Simranjit Kaur (64kg) and Manish He returned to the amateur circuit last ly by the club’s “B” team at the them to show their support for the “Manchester United have reached agreement with Kaushik (63kg) for the Arjuna awards. Of year with the South Asian Games, winning Ciudad Real Madrid center on the heroes of the COVID-19 pandem- Shanghai Greenland Shenhua to extend the these, Borgohain has won the world a gold there before qualifying for the city’s outskirts. ic,” said league president Javier loan deal for Odion Ighalo,” United Bronze twice, the most recent being last Olympics at the Asian qualifiers in Jordan Madrid is not stopping renova- Tebas, who gave his weekly interview said in a statement. year. in March this year. tion work at the Santiago Bernabéu to league broadcaster Movistar on “He will now remain with the For the Dronacharya awards, the BFI Of the three Arjuna contenders, Stadium as all remaining league Sunday. Reds until 31 January 2021, enabling has finalised the names of national Kaushik has had a great run for the past cou- games are likely to be played with- “We want them to feel close to him to build on an impressive start women’s coach Mohammed Ali Qamar ple of years, winning a Bronze in his maid- out fans because of the coronavirus their team, even if they cannot be in to life with the club he supported as and assistant coach Chhote Lal Yadav. en world championship (2019) to qualify pandemic. the stadiums cheering them on, and a boy.” “The nominations of the athletes and for the Olympics after a Silver at the 2018 The league on Sunday con- for players to feel the support of their Ighalo could prove an impor- coaches have been on the basis of their Commonwealth Games. firmed the dates and times of the first fans.” tant addition to Ole Gunnar performance during the last four years,” Both Kaur and Borgohain booked two rounds of matches to be played Most games will be played late Solskjaer’s squad ahead of the BFI said. their Tokyo tickets at the Asian qualifiers. after the competition was stopped in the day to take into account high a packed schedule once The 24-year-old Panghal (52kg), also Qamar, an Arjuna awardee, was India’s mid-March because of the pan- temperatures in Spain, but some will games get back under an Asian Games champion, has not won first Commonwealth Games gold-medal- demic. The first game will be the be brought forward based on favor- way later this month. any national sports award. He was being list in boxing and has been in charge of the Seville derby between Sevilla and able weather forecasts. There will be “They (Shanghai) nominated for the Arjuna award for the women's camp for over a year now. This was Real Betis on June 11 at 10 p.M. a couple of matches at 1 p.M. Local have been great past three years but was not considered after serving as an assistant coach for one Local time (2000 GMT). time in the first weekend. towards us, allowing by the selection committee because of a year. Defending champion Barcelona, The second division will resume him to play for his 2012 “inadvertent” dope offence. Yadav is closely associated with six-time which has a two-point lead over Real June 11 with the second half of the dream club,” said “He is allowed to compete for the world champion M C Mary Kom and she Madrid after 27 rounds, will resume game between Rayo Vallecano and Solskjaer last week. country and his medals are celebrated. He has been crediting him for keeping her at Mallorca on June 13, while Atlético Albacete, which was suspended at “It’s been a dream deserves to be honoured as well,” BFI focussed in the past couple of years. Madrid visits Athletic Bilbao the fol- halftime in December after for him and hopefully Executive Director R K Sacheti told PTI. Former world-medallist N Usha has lowing day. Ukrainian Roman Zozulia of he can finish what he started “Youth level ki galtiyan to sab jageh been nominated for the Dhyan Chand The league has announced that Albacete was subjected to Nazi and win a trophy with us.” maaf hoti hain. I didn't do it intention- award for lifteime contribution to sports. every game will include an “applause taunts by opposing fans.