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Minor girl impregnated CM pitches AP as best bet for investments by grandfather l State in a position to buy power at a lower price KARIMNAGAR: In a dis- gusting incident that has shak- l Four ports and 974-km coastline provide impetus for investors Spur rural growth, NRIs exhorted en the entire Jagtial district, a 15-year-old girl has conceived PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n VIJAYAWADA after being molested under threat by her grandfather in Showcasing Andhra Pradesh as In a fervent appeal to NRIs Puranipet area of the district a desired destination for invest- to invest in rural economy headquarters. The sordid ments, Chief Minister YS to bring about a change in crime was kept under wraps Jaganmohan Reddy gave an its landscape, Chief Minister for many weeks, with both inspiring presentation of his Y S Jaganmohan Reddy said inducements and threats from government's policies and wel- that his government will the culprit, until the victim's fare schemes to the NRIs seek- extend all cooperation as family members chose to place ing their cooperation to be part the State is poised for a it before the media. They are on the path of progress. major leap towards devel- now demanding justice for the Addressing the Telugu com- opment. hapless girl. munity at the Dallas Convention Addressing the Telugu According to them, the girl, Centre on Saturday, the Chief community at a convention a Class X student of a school Minister listed out the achieve- centre in Dallas on Saturday, in Sarangapur mandal, came ments of the government during he asked the NRIs to invest to her relatives' house in the the past two-and-a-half months Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy addressing the Telugu community at a convention centre in Dallas on Saturday in industries, education, Pochamma temple area of in providing corruption-free medicare, infrastructure Puranipet in Jagtial town dur- and transparent governance. tions were made Deputy Chief development and other ing the month of April. The "For the first time in the histo- Jagan pointed out that Andhra has another Ministers and important port- areas in rural areas that should come in the rural gins. "For those coming to younger brother of her grand- ry of our country, we have folios were given to them. Water would bring about acceler- landscape for the growth of invest in schools, they have father, Brahmaiah (70), who decentralised governance by set- first to its credit as it has brought out a law management, reforms in educa- ated growth in the economy. living standards, he said. studied, the local hospitals stays with the family, sexually ting up the Village Volunteer sys- for setting up a Preview Commission to tion system, priority to agricul- Transparency is the key "I invite you with open or for development of assaulted the girl twice. This tem which will work with the finalise all contracts after keeping it in the ture and rapid industrialisation word and the government hands and an open heart to amenities in their native happened when his family Village Secretariats that will are the focus areas of the gov- portal will have a window Andhra Pradesh. What you places, here is a big welcome members had gone to begin functioning from October public domain for scrutiny and suggestions ernment. "We have inherited a for NRIs who wish to invest have back home is your from the State Government Hyderabad. 2," he said. The decentralisation huge debt from the previous dis- and take things forward by own government. You are which will extend full coop- is minutely worked out so that pensation. We have decided to constantly monitoring the welcome. Come to Andhra eration and a portal for governance will be at the ic standards of families as we are Commission to finalise all con- review the PPAs due to the progress, he said and asked Pradesh, come with your NRI investment-related doorstep of people and the also bringing in prohibition in a tracts after keeping it in the pub- faulty policies of the previous the diaspora to invest in the family members, see the matters will be in place Journalist Village Secretariats will be the phased manner. We have fore- lic domain for scrutiny and sug- government and the spiraling upgradation of schools in rural areas, see your parents, which you can monitor delivery mechanism which will gone Hyderabad, where devel- gestions. costs breaking the DISCOMs which they have studied elders, friends staying back from time to time," he shot dead in provide jobs to over four lakh opment was heavily concentrat- The government is also bring- which owe Rs 20,000 crore. If we back home, the bus shelters home and be part of the added. people. ed during the process of bifur- ing in reverse tendering method are in a position to buy power at they have been using, the development process," he The Chief Minister also Saharanpur "We are giving extending cation of the State. Our children to blunt the shady deals of the a lower price, it would help the medical facilities in their said. The Chief Minister briefed the gathering about reservation to marginalised sec- are deprived of job opportunities. previous government. Even the investors. The 974-km coastline villages, towns and mandals. said though NRIs are non- the administrative reforms LUCKNOW: A photojour- tions of the society for all nom- This is the reason for bringing in Cabinet formation has seen in the State will throw open All ventures will be named residents by status, their the government has taken nalist with a prominent Hindi inated posts and nominated the legislation to reserve 75 % of social justice with all sections get- opportunities. We have four after the investors and the investments, when fructi- up, the new legislations the daily and his brother were shot works and such a thing has never jobs to locals," Jagan said. ting due representation, more so ports and four more will come government will work fied, would make them per- State has passed and the dead in Saharanpur district on happened before. Women's He pointed out that Andhra the Backward Classes, up. The atmosphere is con- together with the NRIs to manent residents in the policies aimed at trans- Sunday morning following an empowerment is being done in Pradesh has another first to its Minorities, SCs, STs and women, ducive for investments and bring a big change in the hearts of the beneficiaries parency and corruption- altercation over disposal of a big way like never before credit as it has brought out a law who secured about 60 percent of improvement of the growth rural landscape. Change and the people of their ori- free governance. cow dung, police said. Chief which will change the econom- for setting up a Preview the berths. Four from such sec- rate," he said. Minister Yogi Adityanath announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for the kin of the deceased, however, the SP and the Congress slammed the State stares at Rs 650-cr We will dethrone ruling BJP over the alleged col- lapse of law and order and fail- ure to provide adequate com- pensation. Ashish (23), a pho- aquaculture loan scam! KCR, says Nadda tographer with Dainik Jagran newspaper, and his brother PNS n HYDERABAD scheme. As a result people are Ashutosh (19) were killed by l Working on tip-off, CBI reportedly swings into action suffering. Such is the autocrat- their neighbour Mahipal Saini BJP national working president ic behavior of KCR. He is just and his sons, Senior SP l Fake documents produced to avail bank loans Jagat Prakash Nadda vowed to concerned about his family (Saharanpur) Dinesh Kumar P dethrone Chief Minister K and cares none. There is no said. PNS n BHIMAVARAM Chandrashekar Rao in 2023, woman or an SC in KCR's cab- terming Telangana CM as inet. Now KCR is demolishing Krishna river water In a multi-crore aquaculture Shehanshah who is concerned Secretariat for Vastu reasons. loan scam, borrowers are only about his family welfare, BJP will show the true Vastu to Sena leader allegedly trying to evade Rs 650 oblivious to people's hardships. KCR in 2023. Lock.. stock..bar- levels start receding crore advanced by various bank In his maiden visit after becom- rel..BJP will dethrone KCR booked branches at Bhimavaram in ing party working president, JP and form next government in PNS n VIJAYAWADA cusecs at Pulichinthala and 6 West Godavari district. The Nadda launched a scathing Telangana," said JP Nadda tak- AHMEDNAGAR: Shiv Sena .43 lakh cusecs at Prakasam borrowers are accused of cheat- attack on TRS chief, addressing ing on TRS chief. leader and former mayor of The floodwater levels in River Barrage on Saturday. As many ing banks by obtaining loans the public meeting at "Though BJP is in rule in 17 Ahmednagar in Maharashtra, Krishna are reducing gradual- as 30 medical camps were with forged documents. Exhibition Grounds in states, our leader Amit Shah BhagvanPhulsundar, has ly. The discharge of water came organised at 15 relief camps in Interestingly, sources said Hyderabad. "Centre has been says that the best of BJP is yet been booked for allegedly down to 6.23 lakh cusecs at Guntur district. In Vijayawada, that several politicians and implementing many schemes to come and it will happen abetting rape of a dalit Prakasam Barrage at 2.00 pm on the residents of seven divisions businessmen are involved in the for the welfare of people of all when BJP comes into power in woman by two of his broth- Sunday. It was 6.43 lakh cusecs were affected due to floods and scam. sections but Shahenshah KCR 26 states. For that to achieve ers over a land dispute, police at the same time on the previ- 7,276 people were affected. The Reserve Bank of India has been obstructing them in ,BJP has to come into power in said on Sunday. ous day. Similarly, the inflows They have been accommodat- (RBI) has imposed certain reg- crore and Rs 300 crore from CBI officials are learnt to Telangana. While Ayushman Telangana. The people of While BhagvanPhulsundar are also on the wane at all pro- ed at 13 relief camps. However, ulations with a view to facili- various bank branches. The have been carrying out checks Bharath scheme covers 55 crore Telangana have the history of (55), the former mayor, and jects in the State. According to Krishna District Collector A Md tating the agriculture sector. As loans were taken in the name of following information provid- people in India and 26 lakh fighting with dynastic, auto- his brother Arun allegedly floodwater discharge readings in Imtiaz ordered panchayat and aquaculture comes under the some farmers from Kondangi ed by bank officials. Officials families are eligible in cratic and communal politics. abetted the crime, their two River Krishna river at various municipal officials to start spe- agricultural sector, it has been region in Krishna district. have also been looking into Telangana, KCR has been Today they have an option in brothers Ganesh (30) and irrigation projects recorded at 2 cial sanitation works across the an easy job for the fraudsters to Officials checked the docu- details of borrowers across opposing it, as he does not want the form of BJP, to fight the Mahesh (34) allegedly com- pm on stood at 6.23 lakh cusecs district with immediate effect. borrow loans in the name of ments relating to real estate West Godavari district, includ- Modi to win hearts of combination of aristocracy of mitted the act, said police at Prakasam Barrage, 5.55 lakh He addressed the officials of some groups and as individu- deposits at banks and found ing Bhimavaram. Sources said Telangana people. He is neither TRS and communalism of inspector and Kotwali police cusecs at Pulichintala reser- various departments including, als with forged documents. them to be inaccurate. The bank officials are preparing to implementing Arogyasri AIMIM," exhorted JP Nadda. station incharge Vikas Wagh. voir, 4.21 lakh cusecs at medical, panchayat and munic- Hundreds of crores of rupees scam in Bhimavaram alone take over some of the assets An FIR was registered Nagarjuna Sagar Project, 5.7 ipal officials, through the video were borrowed by some groups stands at a staggering Rs 370 held as guarantee at the time of against the four on Saturday lakh cusecs at Srisailam Project conference. He instructed the and individuals, who are now crore. This was done on sub- sanctioning of loans. night on a complaint lodged and 0.71 lakh cusecs at officials to stop people at relief allegedly trying to evade. mission of fake lease deed doc- According to sources, bank by the woman belonging to a Sunkesula Project. camps from going home for two Sources further said the uments, faulty title deeds and officials concerned are seeking Scheduled Caste (SC) com- It was 7.49 lakh cusecs at more days until the floods accused have taken loan overvalued collateral properties police protection until com- munity, he said. Srisailam project, 6. 53 lakh recede. amounts of Rs 90 crore, Rs 350 and other false documents. pletion of the process. TODAY ALMANAC Bhavani Island inundated; tourism takes a beating Month & Paksham: Shravana & Krishna Paksha SHARMILA n VIJAYAWADA Panchangam Initially, the tourists were shifted to Berm Park The picturesque Bhavani Island, Tithi : Chaturthi 03:29 am(Next Day) situated in the middle of River from Bhavani Island, but with the flood water Nakshatram: Uttara Bhadrapada 07:49 pm Krishna, arguably the best hol- inflows rising, they were told to leave the Berm Appeasement politics not Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start iday resort close to the city, has Park too. As of now, all the 19 rooms in Bhavani any important work) been providing a wide range of entertainment avenues to peo- Island and 26 in Berm Park are vacant our cup of tea: Shah Rahukalam: 07:37 am – 09:11 am ple. However, the recent floods PNS n NEW DELHI is only and only to benefit Yamagandam: 10:45 am – 12:19 pm have pushed parts of the popu- Muslims," he said. Varjyam: NIL lar tourist spot under a sheet of ing zones and the Tourism estimated a loss of Rs 15 lakh. Union Home Minister Amit It was a "nightmare" for Gulika: 01:53 - 03:27 pm water. The water level is expect- Department Manager's office It has been five days since we last Shah said on Sunday the poli- crores of Muslim women who ed to rise up to seven feet, have been inundated. Recently, accessed the island. The situa- tics of appeasement, which were denied of their rights, he Good Time: (to start any important work) according to officials. the AP Tourism Development tion must have worsened fur- led to the Partition, said. Coming down heav- Amritakalam: 02:26 pm - 04:14 pm The floodwater has entered Corporation (APTDC) spent ther. The Tourism Department was the reason for the ily on the Congress, he Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:54 am - 12:44 pm the island where there are 16 several crores of rupees on has decided to stop taking all continuance of the said the party has "no cottages, four tree-top cottages Department's MD Praveen rounded by floodwater and the development of the island. It's bookings for a few more days. "evil practice" of shame" and contin- VIJAYAWADA and river houses for the benefit Kumar, NDRF teams have evac- gushing waters have entered been a challenging situation to This is resulting in losses to the triple talaq for so ues to oppose the law of tourists. Initially, the tourists uated the tourists staying in the restaurants, damaging them. restructure all of them. extent of several lakhs." long. Speaking at an on triple talaq. WEATHER were shifted to Berm Park from resorts. According to officials, all Robotic Park, which was a new APTDC Executive Director He also assured that once the event here, Shah Referring to the Rajiv Forecast: Thunderstorms Bhavani Island, but with the entertainment programmes at addition, has come under water. G Uma Maheswara Rao said situation is under control, the defended the law crim- Gandhi government's Temp: 33/26 flood inflows rising, they were Bhavani Island have been Though the staff have shifted a that most of the equipment restoration work would be taken inalising triple talaq, asserting decision to bring a law to over- Humidity: 92% told to leave the Berm Park too. stopped and the cruise boats few items such as projectors, and movable assets have been up immediately. "We shall take that it establishes gender equal- turn the Supreme Court judge- Sunrise: 05.59 As of now, all the 19 rooms in have been anchored at Berm sound system and musical foun- shifted to the first floor of the up all possible measures to ity. "Some people level allega- ment in the Shah Bano case, he Sunset: 06.40 Bhavani Island and 26 in Berm Park and Punnami Hotel tain from the island, laser show cottages and the booking repair the damage caused by tions against BJP government said it would be considered a Current Weather Conditions Park are vacant. As per the Boating Point. equipment, electric poles, amount is being returned to the floods as Dasara holidays are that such action is anti-Muslim. "black day" in the history of Updated August 18, 2019 5:00 PM instructions given by Tourism All the cottages are sur- kitchen tools, generators, gam- tourists. He said, "So far, we have round the corner," he added. I want to make it clear that this Parliament. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | AUGUST 19, 2019 vijayawada 02

CAPSULE Cyber victims flounder Shooting range need of Special puja to Venugopala Swamy the hour, says ADGP on Aug 23 PNS n VIJAYAWADA TIRUPATI: In connection with to get money back Gokulastami on August 23, Rifle Association of Andhra special puja will be performed to KMP PATNAIK Police Station (CPS), Vizag V Pradesh General Secretary Raj Sri Rukmini Satyabhama n VISAKHAPATNAM Gopinath. They have been Kumar on Sunday said the Sametha Sri Venugopala Swamy facing several hurdles in State shooting fraternity was temple located in Kapilatheertham People falling prey to the cyber obtaining the details from var- facing hardships owing to no at Tirupati. In the night, Veedhi criminals finding it hard to get ious agencies such as banks, quality shooting range similar Utsavam and Gokulastami back their money due to sever- mobile network operators, to Hyderabad for youngsters to Asthanam will be celebrated. In al factors. Though the police internet providers and also practice. view of Ganesha Chaviti on are solving cybercrimes by from social networking sites for Participating in the medals September 2, Ganapathi puja will arresting the fraudsters, appar- investigation in the financial ceremony of the recently-held be celebrated at Sri Kapileswara ently they struggle to recover cybercrimes. inter-district championship, Swamy temple in Tirupati. the siphoned money from the A senior police officer said he said efforts would be made, Special abhishekam will be cyber crooks as their investiga- that it is not so easy to crack all along with Sports Authority of performed to the presiding deity tion has ending at one point and the reported financial cyber- Andhra Pradesh and Ministry while in the evening there will be not getting concrete clues. crimes and also difficult to of Sports, to spruce up a range. Shooters, who took part in the Andhra Pradesh inter-district competitions, procession of the Utsavarulu of Vizag city has emerged as recover the total plundered "Presently, we are conducting exhibiting their medals in Vijayawada on Sunday Sri Ganapathi Swamy in the cybercrime capital of Andhra money in the solved cases also all the events at Hyderabad mada streets on Mooshika Pradesh with over 500 cyber- as the cybercriminals operate range. Shooters are going to n "Presently, we are conducting all the n Additional Vahanam between 6pm and 9pm. crimes has been reporting every from various parts of the coun- Hyderabad, Pune and other events at Hyderabad range. Director of year for the past few years. At n Vizag city has emerged try and sometimes abroad. places to hone their skills. n At least 50 to 70 per cent Shooters are going to Hyderabad, General Police Matches abandoned least 50 to 70 per cent of the 500 as cybercrime capital of Though, we nabbed over 100 Though it is a costly game, of the 500 cybercrimes Pune and other places to hone Ravi Shankar VIJAYAWADA: Both the matches cybercrimes were related to Andhra Pradesh with cybercrooks in the past two youngsters are showing inter- were related to financial their skills. Though it is a costly Ayyannar between Andhra Blue- Himachal financial crimes (vishing, online over 500 cybercrimes years, but by the time they spent est to learn and master it". lottery, online job frauds, debit crimes (vishing, online most of the money for their He said as many as 230 girls and Andhra Green- Bengal were has been reporting game, youngsters are showing promised to help abandoned owing to rain in the card skimming, matrimonial lottery, online job frauds, joys, he added. took part in the inter-district interest to learn and master it", says the association frauds and a few others) in every year for the past debit card skimming, Greed consumed a young- competitions, which was an ACA limited-overs tournament few years Rifle Association of Andhra Pradesh set up a range in for RVVK memorial Cup at Vizag city and majority of the matrimonial frauds and a ster from Vizag as he fell prey encouraging, sign. Taking part General Secretary Raj Kumar the State Mulapadu here on Sunday. The victims of the frauds are in the n few others) in Vizag city to the online lottery fraud and in the prize distribution cere- age group of 20 to 45 years. Cyber criminals are deposited Rs 1.32 crore in 50 mony, Additional Director of scores: Andhra Blue 176 in 45 continually looking for and majority of the .3 overs (M. Lekaz Reddy 49, Cyber criminals are continual- instalments in over 25 bank General Police Ravi Shankar ly looking for innovative ways innovative ways to victims of the frauds are accounts to claim Rs 9.7 crore Ayyannar promised to help the women categories winning the the junior event. Harshavardhan 45, Shivam in the age group of 20 to Sharma four for 34, Himanshu to exploit and defraud the inter- exploit and defraud the prize money. "Though, we association set up a range in gold medal in the 10m rifle Avinash Babu won gold Beck two for 23) vs. Himachal net users. internet users 45 years nabbed a few accused in the Andhra Pradesh. "It is a wel- event, while Maddineni Uma medal in the men and junior Pradesh 38 for two in 12 overs. The police said that in 2016 case, but the recovery is nom- come sign that the response Mahesh bagged all gold medals segments while K Sravan Andhra Green 223 in 50 overs in Vizag city alone the victims inal. As the siphoned money from the rural areas is more". in the youth, junior and men bagged the yellow metal in the (K. Nitesh Kumar Reddy 59, Sd. of virtual financial crimes lost and in 2018 the cybercriminals lost their money to cyber crim- transfer from one bank He also promised to the categories in the same event. In youth segment in the 10m rifle Kamila 41, Sk. Azharuddin three Rs 3.79 crore and the recovery pilfered Rs 4.85 crore, while the inals got 30 per cent of their account to many in the finan- association in getting the nec- the 10m rifle open sight event, sight event. Rifle Association for 46, Abishek Panday two of of the lost money was only Rs police managed to recover Rs stolen funds back in most cials cybercrimes, we can't nab essary licensing and procure- Priyanka Degala won the gold of Andhra Pradesh President 27 ) vs. Bengal 46 for two in 71,600, while the property lost 1.06 crore. cases they have got only or and freeze the accounts of all ment of guns, rifles and pellets medal in the women and youth Gokaraju Ramaraju, along nine overs. was Rs 6.23 crore and recov- "In a few solved cybercrimes none of their stolen money", the accused in the cases with for practice. Yashika Shriramoj events while the coveted yellow with several parents, took part ery was Rs16.68 lakh in 2017 cases, the victims, who have says Inspector of Cybercrimes limited clues", the police added. excelled in youth, junior and metal went to S Rajeshwari in in the event. Gold continues to Come clean on GVMC further sinks in Swachh ranking scale newer peaks PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Mee Seva staff, The Greater Visakhapatnam PNS n HYDERABAD In a development with Municipal Corporation pro- poses to better its star rating Amidst unpalatable utterances far-reaching positive (of garbage free cities) to of US President Trump that CPI tells CM improve its rank in the India and China are taking results, the Swachh Suvekshan-2020. The undue advantage of WTO, government is likely to PNS n VIJAYAWADA corporation, which was the gold continued to scale newer third and seventh cleanest peaks during the week ended give a green signal for CPI State Secretary city in Swachh Survekshan- Saturday. Silver also moved up setting up the Spot K Ramakrishna on Sunday 2017 and 2018 respectively, in tandem and is expected to wrote a letter to Chief Minister slipped to 23rd rank in 2019 cross US $ 21 (per oz) in a near Exchange to provide a YS Jaganmohan to render justice survey. future. In the recent history, common platform to to over 50,000 Mee Seva The city lost its maximum silver had touched the highest employees. marks in the star rating com- level of $ 35.30 in February, all the stake holders in He said soon after the ponent as it could achieve 1980 while the lowest of $ 3.50 gold trading, viz. announcement of the Village Existence of Mee only two-star rating in the in January 1993. Gold Jewellers, banks, Volunteers jobs in Village last survey. This year, they remained buoyant in higher Secretariats, the Mee Seva Seva centres have want to achieve maximum brackets and closed at US $ importers etc employees were in confusion. marks in the star rating cat- 1,525 (per ounce) while silver, "There is no clarity in your become uncertain egory and may go for at least The corporation, which was the them at least 150-mark edge. followed suit and closed at $ established after the suggestion approach. The State govern- after the recent a three-star, if not five-star, Indore, Ambikapur and 17.20 (per ounce). Platinum to this effect from the World ment should make a clear state- on a scale of seven-star rat- third and seventh cleanest city in Mysuru, which stood in the and Palladium also marched Gold Council (WGC), 12 ment on the functioning of announcement of ing. The GVMC also wants to Swachh Survekshan-2017 and 2018 top three places, got a five- forward and closed at $.854.10 commercial banks and 8 Mee Seva service centres. They create awareness among the star rating (800 marks). (per 10 gms) and $. 1,452.75 Foreign Institutions, including should be given proper postings Village Volunteers residents of the city about the respectively, slipped to 23rd rank in But the highly aspirational (per 10 gms) respectively. trade organisations, will strive in Village Secretaries". He said posts by the 'citizen validation' part as 2019 survey criteria and increased levels Other economic parameters to bring much-needed trans- there were 9,000 Mee Seva 1,500 marks is allocated to of stringency of the star rat- moved northward. Brent parency in gold business. Centres in which over 50,000 State government the citizen feedback part of ing is a big hurdle for the closed at US$ 59.49 (per bar- COMMODITIES employees are working across the survey. evaluated on a series of qual- awarded itself as a two-star civic bodies to go for a high- rel) while Crude oil was quot- The sentiment in principal the State. "They are offering ser- Volunteers posts by the State The star rating has a ification parameters, the city rating (350 marks). Almost er rating. For example, the ed at Rs.3,902 (per barrel). wholesale commodity mar- vices to 400 services related to 40 government. "Reports in a sec- weightage of 1,000 marks in would be awarded full marks all the cities, including construction and demolition Gold MCX stood at Rs.38,010 kets in the twin cities government departments". tion of media on the closure of the 6000-mark Swachh in the survey under this com- Vijayawada and Tirupati, waste management should (per 10 gms) and Silver MCX remained moderate. Rythu He said the very existence of Mee Sevas is creating a panic Survekshan-2020, while the ponent (1,000 marks). which outperformed Vizag in cover all parts of the city to at Rs.43,835 (per kg). Sensex Bazars and the various com- Mee Seva centres have become and it is the responsibility of the ODF certification carries 500 Last year, in the star rating the survey, have gone for at get a 5-star and above rating, and Nifty 50 closed at modity markets located in uncertain after the recent government to come clean in marks. If a city achieves 7- part alone, Vizag lost 650 least a three-star rating (500 while 75 per cent is sufficient 37,350.33 and 11,047.80 points Begum Bazar, Kishangunj, announcement of Village this issue”, he added. star rating after it is being marks as the GVMC self- marks) - which had given for a three-star. respectively. Leading foreign Mukthyargunj, Risala currencies' exchange rates Abdullah, Mir Alam Mandi, were: US $: Rs.71.14, British Dilsukhnagar, Kukatpally, Pound: Rs. 86.42, Euro : Rs. Bowenpally, General Bazar 78.91, Singapore $ : Rs.51.40, localities were from moder- Canadian $: Rs.53.62, Swiss ate to strong. Yeh dil maange more: Let India recast history! Franc : Rs.72.71, Australian $: During the week, common Rs.48.22, Saudi Rial : Rs. 18.97, pulses such as tuar dal, and 10% are illegal structures offence. They can be banned for In a big relief to homebuyers, Kuwaiti Dinar : Rs.233.83, moong dal, urad dal and HC UPADHYAY In a big relief to homebuyers, the altogether, it is learnt. one year from endorsing any the Supreme Court has upheld Omani Rial : Rs. 184.81 masoor dal remained n HYDERABAD Supreme Court has upheld amendment product or service. Subsequent amendment in Insolvency and and UAE Dirham : unchanged, while staple Delayed execution against offences will attract fine up to Rs Bankruptcy Code (IBC) that in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code rights : HC Rs.19.34. food grains and common Post nullification of Articles 370 (IBC) that gives them the status of 50 lakh and ban up to three years. gives them the status of finan- At home, despite edible oils moved and 35A and the positive In September 2012, the cial creditors on par with higher prices, big within a narrow response from people of Jammu financial creditors on par with lenders Bombay High Court had con- Buyer can't be forced to lenders banks and rejected the market players margin. Chillies, Kashmir and Ladakh in partic- banks and rejected the plea of 200 real firmed the death sentence and take delayed delivery : plea of 200 real estate firms were quite copra and til ular and elsewhere in the coun- estate firms which had challenged its the Supreme Court in May SC which had challenged its active. seeds recorded try in general, coupled with Constitutional validity 2015 upheld the capital A builder cannot Constitutional validity. Therefore, smart gains overwhelming support from punishment. "impose" upon a buyer to A bench of justices R F both the pre- while sago- the comity of nations, including The Maharashtra take possession of a ready Nariman, Sanjiv Khanna and cious metals dana and jeera the UNSC, there are high hopes whole country to shed a tear for Centre is committed to setting Governor rejected house if it is jus- Surya Kant said IBC is a bene- attained remained of reunification of India as it was such elements. right the wrong in proper per- the mercy petitions tified in seek- ficial legislation to protect new subdued. before Independence. Indeed, the nation has come spective. Scrapping Articles 370 of condemned pris- ing a refund, homebuyers who had invested heights WEEKLY MARKET REVIEW Coriander Dissenting voices from dis- of age. Of late, there has been a and 35A is only the first step oners. On April 10, the Supreme Court their money to realise their and and mustard gruntled elements, whose bread realisation among the new gen- 2019, a Pune has held. dream of a house and there was closed at higher levels as com- remained unchanged. and butter lies in fractured eration of Indians that Partition Three-year jail for illegal Sessions Court had Upholding an order of no illegality in giving them a say pared to the previous week. The prices of common veg- India and whose loyalty rests was done under coercion and buildings proposed issued warrants setting the National Consumer in insolvency proceedings Standard gold (24 carats) etables recorded an apprecia- with Pakistan, have been hum- threat of violence. The To put an end to rampant ille- their date of execution LEGAL Disputes Redressal against a builder which failed to appreciated by Rs.470 and tion as the rains took a halt in bled effectively by the authori- Mohammed Ali Jinnah gang of gal constructions in Telangana, as June 24. ROUNDUP Commission to a Pune- keep its obligation to hand over closed at Rs.37,970 (per 10 the vegetable growing areas. ties. The goings-on in the newly Islamic fanatics, fully support- the new Municipal Bill- 2019 "The delay in execu- based builder, an SC possession of flats on time. gms) . Ornamental gold too, Common vegetables such as created Union Territories have ed by the waning British rule, proposes either imprisonment tion of death penalty in bench comprising moved up in tandem and was cabbage, cauliflower, ribbed been smoother than expected. had indulged in arm-twisting up to three years for anyone the preset matter is undue, Justices U U Lalit and Vineetn Centre pays cost to quoted in the range of guard, snake guard, lady fin- The international community and large scale bloodshed and raising unauthorised buildings inordinate and unreasonable," Saran said, "Even assuming that whistleblower Rs.36,080 - 36,190 on the gers, cucumber, potatoes, has welcomed the bold decision snatched away forcibly much or a penalty of 25 percent of the said the bench. the villa is now ready for occu- At last, after being issued closing day. Silver (0.999), onions, tomatoes and French of the Indian Parliament. It is against the wishes of the people, total value of the land/building pation (as asserted by the appel- notice for contempt by the too, appreciated by Rs.500 beans along with other leafy noteworthy that paper tigers a sizeable piece of land which is fixed by the Registration Revamped consumer lants), the delay of almost five Uttarakhand High Court for and closed at Rs.43,800 (per vegetables recorded apprecia- such as Tukde Tukde gang, known as Pakistan. This new Department. protection bill passed years is a crucial factor and the non-compliance of its order, the kg). tion in prices in the range of criminals supporting Afzal entity was obviously carved out The move, welcomed by all The revamped Consumer bargain cannot now be imposed Centre has paid the cost of Rs In a development with far- 9 per cent to 17 per cent. Guru and Burhan Vani and the of religious fanaticism and parties, comes at a time when Protection Bill has been passed upon the respondents. The 25,000 to whistleblower IFS reaching positive results, the In Hyderabad, the NECC local agents of ISI have been utmost hate for the Hindus. authorities are struggling to by both houses of Parliament. respondents were, therefore, Officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi. government is likely to give a wholesale egg-price further exposed, crushed and finished Unfortunately the subsequent cope with the problem of rising The new law provides, inter alia, justified in seeking refund of the Besides, another sum of Rs green signal for setting up the appreciated by Rs.9 and once and for all. Their sup- governments, after creation of illegal constructions across the jail term for adulteration and amounts that they had deposit- 25,000 as also been paid to the Spot Exchange to provide a closed at Rs.336 (per 100). porters wearing the masks of this hate State, failed to deliver Greater Hyderabad Municipal misleading advertisements by ed with reasonable interest on Supreme Court legal Services common platform to all the The highest price of Rs.386 intelligentsia, politicians, well- results and pampered the fanat- Corporation (GHMC) area. companies, celebrities endorsing, said deposited amount. Committee as order by the stake holders in gold trading, was recorded at Mumbai wishers and representatives of ic elements of Pakistan and also Out of 22 lakh buildings in misleading advertisements etc; Apex Court, while dismissing viz. Jewellers, banks, importers while Hospet closed with the minorities too, are crest-fallen. within India to the core. Hyderabad, at least 50% have They will face the risk of paying Homebuyers on par with the centre's appeal against the etc. The new Exchange to be lowest price of Rs.310. Practically, there is no one in the The new dispensation at the some buildings plan deviation fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for first lending banks: HC High Court order.

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everal politicians are switching Nadda touring Telangana current- loyalties and walking over of the ly, several more cadres of Telangana SBJP. There has even been en TDP took the opportunity to join mass defection to the saffron camp Accommodating new entrants in BJP the saffron party. The BJP is trying in the districts. Of all the political to attract whoever is left in TDP to players, it is TDP that has bore the peting forces with divergent stand- Congress leaders, saying some of MLA Peela Govinda Satyanarayana suck out all life from that party. brunt most. Those jumping on to the points. The Adivasi belt of Water in streams sans rains REPORTERS’ them were spreading these rumours of TDP on Saturday came on the Against all odds, office bearers of saffron bandwagon are doing so out Nallamala in Mahabubnagar are River Krishna is in full spate and deliberately to push her out of the eve of his birthday. Interestingly, the Telangana TDP have still been of need to stay relevant, while also frequented by political leaders and so Nagarjuna Sagar received good party. Party leaders were left won- day's papers carried news about his putting up a brave face. A TDP getting drawn to policies and actions mass organisations that seek pro- inflows. The project area has turned D ARY dering how she got such 'informa- birthday celebrations as well as the leader recently said his party is a like scrapping Article 370 in Kashmir tection of Adivasi's interests. into a tourism spot overnight. tion' when she seldom goes to building demolition. Sources said 'university' and it will keep produc- etc. But, whether there is space in the Thrown in the mix are mine oper- However, Bhongir and Suryapet Gandhi Bhavan, the Congress' state many TDP leaders had gone on a ing leaders. The observation, how- BJP to accommodate such senior ators who eye very intently the vast districts themselves have not HQ. One leader remarked building spree, violating CRZ ever, drew only chuckles. Now, the and experienced new entrants is mineral wealth of the terrain. received much rain over the past 'Ramulammaa… Majaakaa' (can't norms. A Town Planning wing offi- TDP is at best a 'university without matter that still has to pan out. However, youths in the district have fortnight. On the other hand, Woman of 'mettle' take someone of her stature lightly). cial said many more illegal con- any student'. come to realise that precious min- inflows to the dam projects have TPCC's Vijayashanthi is facing a structions will be brought down. Uranium mining and pitfalls eral resource reserves the region paved allowed water to flow into peculiar situation with rumours Demolition, ruins and TDP (PV Kondal Rao, Avinash Uranium mining has become a possess are eyed by many with streams which will help in recharg- suggesting that she might join rival The GVMC's action of demol- Political university w/o Deepak Puli, Bakka Tennyson, hot-button issue in the erstwhile nefarious designs. ing of water tables, much to the BJP. This has infuriated her no end. ishing a four-storey building con- students Kolishetty Venkateshwarlu, Mahabubnagar district with com- delight of farmers. At a recent event, she blasted structed by former Anakapalle With BJP working president JP KMP Patnaik, Deepthi Nandan)

CAPSULE Karnataka plans Why Jagan can't dump Amaravati as capital new barrage across ‘Tech education MOHAMMED SHAFEEQ to do this. Reddy told IANS. Tungabhadra plays a vital role in They believe that Jagan "However, Jagan can go for PNS n HYDERABAD The fact that the development Reddy might go for a core city decentralised development. HR development' of Amaravati, the capital city capital with basic infrastructure Instead of focusing on getting The Karnataka government KAKINADA: “Technical of Andhra Pradesh, would and structures for the admin- all government and private has been hatching a ploy to education plays a vital role in not be YS Jaganmohan istration. He might dump institutions within the limits of build another barrage across human resources Reddy's priority was clear Naidu's grandiose plans to Amaravati, the Chief Minister the River Tungabhadra at development of the country from the day he assumed build a 'world-class' city with could restrict the region to core Nawali to make up for the loss by creating skilled office as the state's new Chief iconic structures. capital or administrative capi- of 31 tmc feet of water due to manpower, enhancing Minister in May. "Amaravati is not high on his tal; and relocate any proposed silt formation in the dam. The industrial productivity and He called the land acquisi- priorities, but it is only a pro- institutions across the State", he government has sought the improving the quality of life, tion for developing the capi- paganda that he will dump it said. Tungabhadra River Board per- opined Governor and JNTU- tal city a big scam and said his altogether", political analyst The plans drawn by Naidu mission to construct the same. K Chancellor Biswa Bhusan government would order a Telakapalli Ravi told IANS. for the development of Responding to this, the Harichandan. The Governor thorough probe. The young "Jaganmohan Reddy will Amaravati in three phases board asked the government of participated in the 7th leader claimed that his prede- complete basic buildings required a whopping Rs 1.5 Telangana and Andhra convocation of JNTU-K at cessor N Chandrababu Naidu required for the capital and lakh crore. The State so far got Pradesh to air their views on the university campus here and other leaders of the roads with no hype. He may go only Rs 1,500 crore from the the proposals. The govern- and said that technical Telugu Desam Party resorted with a skeletal plan", he said. Centre. ment of Telangana said that the education is instrumental in to insider trading as they Analysts believe that Jagan Before Andhra Pradesh went construction of the barrage making remarkable were privy to the information might not dump Amaravati as into election mood early this would hamper Telangana contribution to economic where the new capital was the state capital is functioning year, works valued at Rs 38,000 meeting its desired quota of growth of the developing going to be located and pur- from there for four years and crore were ongoing, while water share under the left countries. chased prime lands at throw- n The young leader claimed that his n After the YSR Congress Party has that any move to shift the cap- works for another Rs 12,000 canal of the Rajolibanda away prices. predecessor N Chandrababu Naidu and stormed to power with a massive ital will prove counter-pro- crore were under tender and Diversion Scheme (RDS). Centre's nod for The allegations were not other leaders of the Telugu Desam Party mandate, the ongoing works in Amaravati ductive for him. planning stage. The water storage capacity new as Jagan had been target- resorted to insider trading as they were came to a halt. Jagan's remarks sent panic "He can't drop the capital or Works were going on various of the existing dam across RIE in Nellore ing the TDP government when privy to the information where the new among farmers, who were expecting shift it to some other place. He projects like laying of roads, Tungabhadra was greatly VIJAYAWADA: The National he was the Leader of capital was going to be located and good returns in the form of property will build a low-key capital and basic amenities, construction of reduced to 100 tmc from the Council of Education Opposition for the 'land scam'. purchased prime lands at throwaway development for 33,000 acres of land not a global city as housing towers for MLAs, all earlier 132 tmc feet when the He also ridiculed Naidu for cre- Chandrababu Naidu wanted," India service officers, State dam was inaugurated in 1953. Research and Training prices they gave for the capital city (NCERT) is planning to set ating a hype with no work on said Ravi. government employees, The earlier tribunals entitled ground. Like Chandrababu Naidu, Secretariat, building for heads Karnataka to draw 212 tmc feet up its Regional Institute of n Education (RIE) in the State. After the YSR Congress This triggered a blame game between the ruling and the opposition parties. Jagan said Jagan also comes from the of the departments and perma- of water from Tungabhadra. Vice-President Venkaiah Party has stormed to power corruption by the TDP government led to the global agencies pulling out, while Naidu backward and drought-prone nent High Court. However, the state could draw Naidu suggested to the with a massive mandate, the claimed that it was the result of the complaints YSRCP had lodged while in opposition Rayalaseema region, but he With nine theme cities and only 172 tmc feet due to silt for- Ministry of Human Resource ongoing works in Amaravati fully realises that the area near 27 townships, Amaravati was mation in the project across Development to come up came to a halt. Jagan's remarks Vijayawada in south coastal planned in an area of 217 Tungabhadra. Construction of with a detailed report on the sent panic among farmers, Amaravati's development. was the result of the com- In the budget for 2019-20, Andhra is best suited for the square km as a world-class city. new reservoir would help the establishment of RIE in who were expecting good They together had committed plaints YSRCP had lodged the government allocated a capital from all angles, includ- The Singapore government state make up for the loss. The Nellore. The Vice- President returns in the form of proper- $500 million for the Amaravati while in opposition. mere Rs 500 crore for ing its central location. had made free master plan for view was aired at the also discussed it with the ty development for 33,000 acres Sustainable Infrastructure and Announcing a series of sops Amaravati, throwing another "Amaravati has the strategic the capital region, capital city Tungabhadra Board meeting Union Minister for HRD of land they gave for the capi- Institutional Development for various sections of the soci- clear indication that the state and geographic advantage of and seed area. It was designed held in December last year in Ramesh Pokhriyal. The HRD tal city. Project. ety to fulfill his poll promises capital was not his priority. being located centrally in not merely an administrative Hyderabad. The plan is to dig Minister has given his nod The change of guards also This triggered a blame over the last two-and-half This also triggered specula- Andhra Pradesh. So, it might capital, but as an economic a flood canal to transport daily for the project under AP led to real estate prices in game between the ruling and months, Jagan Reddy nowhere tions that Jagan Reddy might not be easy to shift the capital and job creating hub and 17,900 cusecs of water to the Reorganization Act. The Amaravati crashing down. Last the opposition parties. Jagan mentioned Amaravati, not altogether dump Amaravati as from the current location. Any tourism centre. Amaravati new reservoir when the river State government has month, the World Bank and Reddy said corruption by the even at the diplomatic outreach the state capital as it was the attempt to shift the capital will had then attracted attention of is in spate. Also, it proposed to already allotted 50 acres of Asian Infrastructure TDP government led to the event attended by diplomats brainchild of Chandrababu be opposed by a large section investors from countries like augment the capacity of the land in Nellore for the Investment Bank (AIIB) also global agencies pulling out and representatives of 30 coun- Naidu. However, analysts have of people in the coastal dis- Australia, Japan, Germany, Sivapura and Vithalapura project. pulled out of a project to fund while Naidu claimed that it tries last month. said that he might not be able tricts", analyst P Raghava Singapore and Britain. tanks. FM pays obeisance to WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY TODAY Posters on Vontimitta Lord Venkateswara Photography was my passion Pavitrostavams released during college days: Speaker PNS n VIJAYAWADA said that photography is a vast field with multiple categories The field of photography is a and specialisations. combination of symbol, mes- Speaker Tammineni sage and emotion, said Seetaram distributed National Speaker Tammineni Sitaram. Awards to the best photogra- He inaugurated the phers. Meanwhile, Padmasri Photography Day celebrations Anoopsha has been honoured jointly organised by the with lifetime achievement Andhra Pradesh State award for climbing the world Creativity and Culture highest mountain Mount Association, Andhra Pradesh Everest. Later, he honoured 33 TTD Special Officer AV Dharma Reddy giving a portrait of Lord Venkateswara to Photography Academy and photographers, who excelled JEO P Basant Kumar and others releasing a poster in Tirupati Sunday on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman at Tirumala on Sunday Indian International Council in photography competitions. annual Pavitrotsavams of Sri Kondandaramalayam at Vontimitta here on Sunday on the eve of Speaker Tammineni Sitaram inaugurating an exhibition by lighting the lamp to kick MLA Gadde Rammohan, PNS n TIRUMALA Vedasirvachanam by the World Photography Day, start the celebrations on the eve of World Photography Day in Vijayawada Photography Academy pres- PNS n TIRUPATI Administrative building on Vedaparayanamdars of the which falls on August 19. on Sunday ident M Venkateswara Rao, Sunday. The three-day fete Union Minister for Finance temple at Ranganayakula Later, he also inaugurated Cultural Centre CEO E The wall posters pertaining to will be celebrated from August Nirmala Sitaraman offered Mandapam. the photo exhibition at CCVA days, but after entering the creativity has no boundaries Sivanagi Reddy, Andhra annual Pavitrotsavams at Sri 31 till September 2 with prayers in the Hill Shrine of Sri SO AV Dharma Reddy, Exhibition Hall. While politics, camera came in front as different people assume it Academy secretary Golla Kodandaramalayam at Ankurarpanam on August 30. Venkateswara Swamy on CVSO Gopinath Jatti, deputy addressing the gathering, he of him. in different ways. Narayana Rao, photographers Vontimitta were released by Temple deputy executive offi- Sunday. After darshan, she executive officer Harindranath said that he carried a camera AP Cultural Council CEO Photography Academy State from across the country were Tirupati JEO P Basant Kumar cer C Govindarajan was also was rendered were also present. regularly during his college A Lakshmi Kumari said that secretary T Srinivasa Reddy present. at his chambers in TTD present. Bank of Baroda sets in motion VPS alumni go down memory lane PNS n VIJAYAWADA bottom-up consultative process VP Siddhartha Public School (VPS) 1994, Class X batch PNS n VIJAYAWADA for them. "As a result of con- alumni meet was held on a sultations, a number of imple- grand note here on Sunday. Bank of Baroda on Sunday mentable and innovative sug- Most of the students, who set- conducted a consultative gestions have come up as to tled at various places across the process designed to generate how our bank should improve world, met here after 25 years. ideas in alignment with nation- performance and what the They had a nice time recollect- al priorities at the regional-level roadmap for the future should ing their childhood memories here in which branches with- be", said Sivaiah. in the school. in the Vijayawada region's "The consultative process About 25 families settled in jurisdiction took part. resulted in a renewed sense of the US had come for the alum- Bank's General Manager involvement and purpose ni meet and others who settled Alumni of VP Siddhartha Public School (VPS) 1994, Class X batch, strke a pose during the meet in Vijayawada on Sunday (Financial Institutions) K down to the branch level and at various places also made it Sivaiah said that bank focused the bank is geared towards to the alumni gathering. Most n Many of the former students, who lost touch with their Kranthi Kumar expressed his on ways and means to increase implementing the roadmap of them, who were settled as counterparts, recalled the memories of their school days and delight to be a part of the alum- credit to various sectors, for the future, improve its per- doctors, engineers, industrial- ni meet and said that hence- Bank of Baroda's General Manager (Financial Institutions) K Sivaiah addressing a the fun they had on the school campus enhance the use of technology meeting in Vijayawada on Sunday formance and align it to ists, businessmen and advo- forth every year they would to bring innovation, enable national priorities so that it cates, took out time out of their organise the alumni meet and big data analytics and make may fulfil its mandate of part- busy schedule and attended the mer students, who lost touch express their gratitude to meet all their friends. They fur- banking citizen-centric as well consultative process from the Nilekani, Soumya Kanti Ghosh nering the Indian growth meet. The alumni felicitated with their counterparts, them. Many of the alumni had ther stated that they would as responsive to the needs and branch-level upward, which and Uday Kotak on various story", said K Vinod Babu, the teachers on the occasion, recalled the memories of their made a mark for themselves form a trust and hel the poor aspirations of all. He said will involve discussions at the challenges being faced by the Deputy General Manager and who transformed them into school days and the fun they in various fields and settled in students through that trust Department of Financial branch, regional, state and the banking sector were discussed Regional Head. great citizens. had on the school campus. It different states in the country and in days to come they Services, Ministry of Finance, national- level. in the meet with a view to sug- Bank's AGMs Amaranatha The alumni meet was a was a great occasion for the and abroad, said school alum- would actively involve them- directed all the public sector Nine thematic papers by gest reforms in public sector Reddy and YVS Koteswara great occasion to cherish old old students to meet some of nus B Amarnath. selves in service activities, they banks to conduct a bottom-up domain experts like Nandan banks and the future roadmap Rao took part. friendships. Many of the for- the retired teachers and Speaking on the occasion, M said. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | AUGUST 19, 2019 region 04

Cops caution BREATHTAKING WATERS VMRDA seeks fresh EoI public against cyber conmen PNS n VIZIANAGARAM for Yendada township The Vizianagaram police planned to organize PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM However, the scene changed series of awareness meet- with organized developers con- ings in parts of the Town With the new government structing residential township and others areas to shelving all the agreements in the last two decades. It had advise people to be wary and MoUs initiated during the seen maximum growth of the latest trends of previous regime, towards Madhurawada and cybercrimes. Visakhapatnam Metropolitan further north-eastwards with Talking to newsmen Region Development the launch of a few large-scale here on Sunday, DSP of Authority (VMRDA), toeing a residential developments. Vizianagaram, P similar line has decided to The proposed Bhogapuram Veranjaneyya Reddy said issue a fresh expression of international airport on the that the not only the interest (EoI) for the proposed same side has also led to real- illiterates but also edu- 26-acre residential township in estate boom in the area. cated youngsters were Yendada near Madhurawada. VMRDA wishes to develop also victims in the virtu- In response to the EoI issued the large residential township al frauds as cyber crooks in December, two private play- in Yendada to cater to the were coming up with ers evinced interest in the pro- demand. Moreover, Yendada is innovative methods to ject. Now, under the changing emerging as a prominent dupe the people. market conditions and new organised residential hub and The police officer said The Pioneer photographer Tirupati Rao G captures the scenic beauty of Bay of Bengal from inside Visakha Museum on the government policies, VMRDA Developed about a decade ago, is in vicinity of the delineated that all the plastic card occasion of World Photography Day in Visakhapatnam on Sunday wanted to issue a fresh EoI to Haritha was the last residential IT/ITeS hub of Madhurawada. users be vigilant of test the waters as well as to project taken up by VMRDA. Since As per the CBRE research Vishing and Phising attract more players into the about a year ago, a square foot frauds. Vishing is a fraud fray. then, all its projects were limited to developed space costs any- where the culprits make Developed about a decade either mixed use development where from Rs 3,400 to Rs call posing as bank exec- Be transparent always, ago, Haritha was the last resi- projects or layouts 3,800 in some of the large-scale utive for debit and credit dential project taken up by housing projects in Yendada cards upgrade. Believing VMRDA. Since then, all its and surroundings. However, as the words, the bank projects were limited to either Traditionally, residential low-rise independent build- per the current market trends, account holders read out Botsa urges volunteers mixed use development pro- activity in the city was limited ings. These are clustered one has to invest above Rs their card numbers, pass- jects or layouts. to independent houses and around the heart of the city. 4,000 on each square foot. word, one time password and explain them about the (OTP). After getting the PNS n VIZIANAGARAM benefits of Amma Vodi confidential information, scheme and bring those the gangs fished out Municipal Administration and dropout students back to money from the account Urban planning Minister Botsa school, he said. holders through Internet Satyanaryana launched con- Taking inspiration from YS banking. stituency-level meetings with Rajasekhar Reddy, the volun- Apart from the cyber the volunteers on Sunday at teers should serve the public crimes, the police have Salur in Vizianagram district. with service motto and not for decided to prevent the He suggested them how to their personal gain. He also property offences such as serve people with government stated that the government burglaries in welfare schemes. she will be removed and will has provided four lakh jobs by Vizianagaram Town. The Addressing them, he said face legal action. Hence the giving priority to merit and police appealed the peo- that for the first time in histo- volunteers should be careful women. ple to utilize the locked ry, the State Government has and provide service without District Collector M Hari house monitoring sys- introduced new system to any disparities and win the Jawaharlal said that the State tem for secure their valu- avoid corruption from the trust of public,'' he said. Government has introduced ables in the houses. grassroot-level and recruited As illiteracy rate was high the volunteer system to grama and ward volunteers in among the districts, the volun- strengthen the local adminis- which the women candidates teers should identify and edu- tration and maintain trans- were given priority. cate them. They should do parency. "If any of the appointed vol- ground work and identify the Local MLA Pidika Rajanna unteer is found guilty while dropouts from schools and Dora , along with district offi- Little Model Earth' and Grand Prix participants at the teaser launch of 'Little Model Earth 2019' at a hotel in Visakhapatnam on Sunday performing their duties by guide their parents, who were cials and volunteers, graced the way of demanding bribe, he or sending their children to work occasion.

Mega children fete from December 1 Applications PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM event. city of destiny, features will include inter- It endeavours to encourage Visakhapatnam has been cho- viewing international jury, a invited for best The city of destiny is going to children in the 4 to 18 years sen to host our fourth edition talent round, National day host a mega International age-group across the globe from December 1 to 7." that dwells about their respec- hotel awards Children's Festival of Arts and to showcase their talent The primary goal of 'Little tive country's unique cos- and Culture, themed 'Little and national culture. Model Earth' is to bring tumes and culinary items, PNS n VIZIANAGARAM Model Earth -2019' in the first Valentina Mishra CEO of together talented kids from all photo sessions of those wear- week of December. D LaValentina, said that "As over the world to present ing attires representing the Commemorating the World The event would be held the event is popular amongst their National culture and wonders of earth with the Tourism Day, district tourism under the joint aegis of the European countries and the promote Universal brother- prize distribution function and cultural officials have invit- globally acclaimed fashion subcontinent is likely to have hood besides encouraging marking the culmination on ed applications for best tourism grooming agency D La participation from at least 20 tourism, Valentina said. December 6. awards among the state-level Valentina and Research countries across the globe Janga Chaitanya , Minister for Tourism M hotels which are registered in Media. AP Tourism ministry with over 75 participants. Chairman of Research Media Srinivasa Rao will give away Andhra Pradesh. is an active participant in the Considering the beauty of the Group said that some of the the prizes. Speaking on the occasion, district tourism and cultural officer PNV Lakshmi Narayana on Sunday said that the five best Only Rs 134 cr Works on hotels will be awarded after TS police ahead conducting a state-level com- extended under 1,000 2BHKs petition in 40 divisions. The Inflows into Jurala recede competition is open to 5-star Stree Nidhi scheme deluxe, 5-star, 4-star and 3-star of others in using to begin soon PNS n SRISAILAM PNS n KARIMNAGAR feet, the water level in the pro- water level in Nagarjunasagar along with budget hotels. The PNS n WARANGAL ject stands at 881.40 feet. Out measured as 586 feet as against hotel managements willing to Against the targeted extension The inflows into Jurala project of 215.81 tmc storage capaci- FRL of 590 feet. Out of the take part should submit their tech: DGP of Rs 134 crore towards loans Lahari constructions have have been reduced as rains in ty, the water level in the reser- total storage capacity of 312 income details like ITR filed under Stree Nidhi scheme, bagged the tenders for the Karnataka and Maharashtra voir stood at 195.66 tmc. tmc, it stores currently 301 copies along with the applica- PNS n HYDERABAD welcoming gathering quoting only Rs 26.68 crore could be construction of around 1,000 are on the wane. Currently the The project's right bank tmc. tion. The hotels registered Albert Einstein said, "The extended in the first five double bed room houses in inflows into Jurala project are hydel power station is releas- Meanwhile, the flood flow under the tourism department "Certainty of being caught world is a dangerous place to months of the current fiscal, Narsampet town. The hous- put at 5.54 lakh cusecs while ing 31,031 cusecs and 42,378 into Pulichintala project eased will be given priority. Foot-fall and certainty of being pun- live; not because of the peo- affecting the economic self- es would be built in 22 acres the outflow is measured as cusecs are being released to an extent. While the inflow of tourists and income-gener- ished make people afraid of ple who are evil, but because reliance of self-help groups. of land, said legislator Peddi 5.35 lakh cusecs. The water is through the left bank. The is measured as 5.61 lakh ation from tourists will serve as committing crime rather of the people who watch it The Society for Elimination of Sudarshan Reddy. being discharged downstream Kalwakurty LI scheme is dis- cusecs in the reservoir, the out- two major parameters in decid- than death penalties," said and don't do anything about Rural Poverty and Stree Nidhi As preliminary works, roads by opening 34 gates. charging 2,400 cusecs, while flow is put at 5.89 lakh cusecs. ing the eventual winners. DGP Mahendar Reddy. He it". Progress is possible where Bank extend loans to self-help would be laid, power con- The full storage capacity of Potireddypadu Head The FRL of Pulichintala pro- Entries, which close on August was speaking during a face- there is a peace and harmo- groups women to sustain their nections would be accorded Jurala project is 9.657 tmcs, Regulator is discharging ject is measured as 175 feet. 31, will have to be sent to AP to-face interaction with over ny, she stated. The face-to- operations. and the basic infrastructure but the water level in the 34,000 cusecs. The officials Currently, water level in the Tourism office, fifth floor, Stalin 100 FICCI Ladies (FLO) face initiative, started ten There are at least 18,526 self- would be provided, the MLA reservoir measured as 7.759 also released 5.43 lakh cusecs reservoir is measured as Corporate Building, Industrial members here in the city. years ago and is organized help groups with a total mem- said. tmc. Against the FRL of 885 through Nagarjunasagar. The 169.19 feet. estate, Autonagar. Swati Lakra, Inspector simultaneously today across bership of over 1,91,893 in the General of Police (Women's 16 FLO Chapters across district. The DRDA and Safety), accompanied the top India. We will also submit a MEPMA extend them loans cop. paper to the police and gov- under bank-linkage pro- Speaking on the occasion, ernment as the outcome of gramme. The Stree Nidhi In Telangana, its curtains for TDP the DGP said, "Death penal- this program, Sona informed. bank extends loans up to Rs ties may not stop people Giving his next five year 10,000 to each of the SHG from committing crime, but blueprint, the DGP said, "We members. However, during PNS n WARANGAL certainly the certainty of would like to be the first in the current year, the Stree TDP down to zero in Medak being caught and punished the country in standardizing Nidhi Bank could meet only 20 The Telugu Desam Party may prevent them from com- safety, security practices and per cent of the target for loans. (TDP), founded by late NT PNS n MEDAK MLA Nandeeshwar Goud mitting the crime. The very enhancing it along with the Only 7,625 members belonging Rama Rao in 1982, has has also joined the BJP same people who are more changing times. And it is also to 2,706 members could get the always been a strong force in Almost all the constituency along with his followers on law abiding in the west our endeavour to improve loans. Telangana. Even during the in-charges of TDP in Sunday. Goud was the MLA behave otherwise here, quality of investigations. That However, the progress of statehood movement for Medak, Sangareddy and from Pathancheruvu con- because, there they know is our first goal. The second extending loans to the SHG Telangana in 2009, it man- Siddipet districts have joined stituency and he joined that they can't escape. But, point on the agenda is groups under bank-linkage aged to get 47 seats as part the BJP on Sunday and fol- TDP defecting from the there are more chances of improving emergency programme is somewhat bet- of the 'Mahakutami' with lowing this, the TDP is com- Congress party. Similarly going scotfree and unidenti- response management. ter. Under the bank-linkage TRS and Left parties against pletely wiped out in the the constituency in charges fied. But, this will soon be the Currently in the city, it is well programme, it was targeted to YS Rajasekhara Reddy's erstwhile Medak district. of all the constituencies of thing of past. We are work- within five minutes, 10 min- extend Rs 208 crore as loans to Congress. The decline of Vijayapal Reddy, the con- Medak along with the sec- ing more towards this aspect. utes in semi urban area, 15 11,041 SHGs in the district. the party began after the stituency in charge of ond rung leaders are also The ability to detect and minutes in rural areas. The However, only Rs 93.60 crore bifurcation of Andhra Narayankhed joined the expressing their inclination punish the offenders is the state's average has been 12 could be given as loans to about Pradesh and it gradually BJP along with his follow- to join the BJP in the com- basic foundation of law minutes, he stated. 3,305 members so far, reaching waned by the time Assembly ers, while one more former ing days. enforcement in this state." "We have 67,000 police only 45 per cent of the targets. and Lok Sabha elections Many big cases were force in the Telangana. We The tardy progress in exten- held recently. solved in 24 to 48 hours. The have added 194 new police sion of Stree Nidhi loans is Finding their career Warangal undivided district chayat and other elections next big thing after solving a stations and 50 new supervi- attributed to lack of coordina- prospects to be bleak if they several TDP constituency Rao followed suit. He dealt a is in a pitiable condition the party failed to make at case and finding offenders is sory offices. We have tion between the Stree Nidhi continue in TDP, many lead- in-charges joined the BJP in severe blow to the party by reeling under the blow dealt least its presence felt. getting them convicted. We appointed 10,000 force and and SERP employees. ers, including TDP leader the presence of JP Nadda. merging the TDLP with the due to migration of its lead- The three-time MLA from were successful in getting recruitment of another Discontent is apparently brew- Garikapati Mohan Rao and At the height of movement TRS. While exiting from ers to other parties. In the Narsampet - Revuri Prakash culprits punished in many 18,000 force is in process. We ing among SERP employees as former MP Chada Suresh for Telangana, former min- TDP, Revanth Reddy joined 2018 Assembly polls, TDP Reddy, contested from sensational cases including are way ahead of our peers in higher authorities in the state Reddy and former Minister ister and senior TDP leader Congress along with other contested for only one out of Narsampet as joint candidate recent 9-month-old baby other states as far as police have been initiating measures Peddireddy, deserted the sink- Kadiam Srihari came out of TDP leaders - Dhanasari the 12 Assembly seats - of Congress and the TDP rape case in Warangal, he force modernization is con- to put the intervention of SERP ing ship to join the BJP. the party on May 11, 2013. Anasuya (Sitakka) and for- Warangal West - and lost the unsuccessfully. There was said. cerned. We are committed employees in Stri Nidhi loan As regards Bhupalapalli, Vexed with the ways of TDP mer MLA Vem Narender. election. In the elections no clarity of his political Sona Chatwani, for the uniform delivery ser- disbursement at field level at Warangal Urban, Jangoan supremo N Chandrababu A once strong fortress of held subsequently like Lok future, though he was tipped Chairperson of FLO while vices," he shared. minimalist level. urban TDP presidents and Naidu, Errabelli Dayakar the TDP, the party unit of Sabha elections, gram pan- to join the BJP. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | AUGUST 19, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS In Maha, Haryana & J'khand, Govt mulling options to enforce ban on e-cigarettes BJP to fight polls under CMs PNS n NEW DELHI The government is mulling PNS n NEW DELHI Das, all three enjoy a clean various options like bringing image among the people," he an ordinance to enforce a ban The BJP is likely to fight the claimed. Assembly polls in on the manufacture, sale and Nigerian held with assembly polls in Maharashtra, Maharashtra, Haryana and import of ENDS devices, Haryana and Jharkhand, all Jharkhand are slated for later including e-cigarettes, if it fails 32g cocaine in three ruled by the saffron this year. to get a reprieve from the Maha's Palghar party, under the leadership of The saffron camp is confi- Delhi High Court, which had incumbent chief ministers, dent of retaining power in all earlier stayed its order to ban PALGHAR: A Nigerian national party leaders have said. three states riding on popular such products, sources said. was arreste on Saturday in While BJP president Amit support to recent decisions by Banning such alternative Maharashtra's Palghar district Shah made it virtually clear at the Modi Cabinet, work of smoking devices like e-ciga- with 32 grams of cocaine, a a rally in Haryana on Friday their own governments in the rettes, heat-not-burn devices, will have to replace it with a bench of the high court, which senior police official said. that Chief Minister Manohar states and "disarray" in the vape and e-nicotine flavoured Bill in the next session of dismissed the appeal against the Palghar police spokesperson Lal Khattar ill again be the opposition camp. hookah, among others is one Parliament. Once Parliament interim stay. It further directed Hemant Katkar said Nigerian party's choice for the post, Prime Minister Narendra of the priorities of the Health approves the Bill, the pro- the government to approach the national Laysan Emanuel (57) sources said Maharashtra's Modi's personal popularity, Ministry as part of the first 100 posed ban on such products single judge bench with its was held from Tulinj after a Devendra Fadnavis and which was the biggest factor days agenda of the second will get a legal backing. plea, the sources said. police patrol party found him Jharkhand's Raghubar Das will The saffron camp is confident of behind the BJP's impressive term of the Modi government. The Central Drugs Standards The government recently moving suspiciously in the be the party's chief ministeri- retaining power in all three states show in the 2014 assembly With more than 75 days Control Organisation filed a counter-affidavit and an area. "We recovered 32 grams al candidates in their respective polls in these states, remains having passed, the Union (CDSCO) had written to all application for vacation of of cocaine from him. He has states. riding on popular support to recent high, BJP sources said. Health Ministry has swung state drug controllers, saying order before a single-judge been arrested under the At the rally in Jind, Shah decisions by the Modi Cabinet, work of The party believes that the into action wanting to imple- they should not allow sale, bench of the high court, which Narcotic Drugs and urged voters to give his party central government's decision ment the ban on the manu- online sale, manufacture, dis- is scheduled to hear the case on Psychotropic Substances Act," 75 seats in the 90-member their own governments in the states to nullify provisions of Article facture, sale, distribution and tribution, trade, import or August 22, they said. Katkar said on Sunday. assembly for the return of a and "disarray" in the opposition camp 370, which granted Jammu import of Electronic Nicotine advertisement of ENDS. A high-decibel debate is on "Manohar Lal Khattar sarkar". and Kashmir special status, has Delivery Systems (ENDS). A single-judge bench of the globally over harm-reduction 2 stabbed in "All three chief ministers received people's endorsement, "The ministry is exploring Delhi High Court, in March this aspects of ENDS, with some have ruled their respective 2014 assembly polls in the 81 constituencies. forcing even some opposition various options, including year, had granted an interim stay organisations claiming that Delhi for states for five years. Their per- three states without projecting A senior BJP leader said all leaders to welcome it. bringing an ordinance to on the Centre's circular banning these devices help in smoking defending sister formance is one of our key poll a chief ministerial face and three leaders have run "scam- The induction of a number enforce a ban on the manu- sale and manufacture of ENDS, cessation and are less harmful NEW DELHI: Two brothers planks. They are the obvious announced its picks only after free and honest" governments of local satraps from the oppo- facture, sale and import of saying as the products were not alternatives to traditional ciga- were stabbed for allegedly choice for heading the respec- the results were declared. in the states which, under the sition camp into the BJP in ENDS devices," the sources "drugs", authorities did not have rettes, while the government is asking a group of men to stop tive government if the BJP While in Haryana, the BJP preceding dispensations, were these states, especially in said. The ministry is also learnt the jurisdiction to issue such a seeking to ban them contend- troubling their sister in south returns to power," a party won 47 Assembly seats, it associated with "corruption of Maharashtra and Haryana, has to have sought a legal opinion direction. ing that they pose health risks Delhi's Sangam Vihar, police leader said. bagged 122 of Maharashtra's huge proportions". also boosted its prospects, the over the issue. If the govern- The Centre appealed against to users, similar to those caused said on Saturday. One of the The BJP had fought the 288 seats and 37 of Jharkhand's "Be it Khattar, Fadnavis or feel. ment bring an ordinance, it the order before a division by conventional cigarettes. accused was arrested, they added. The victims were identified as Nitesh, a first-year Spl grievance student at the Delhi University, People have right to ‘BJP pinching leaders groomed by NCP’ and Mahesh, working at a private hospital, the police said, n redressal adding that they were allegedly PNS MUMBAI stabbed by Anoop Rathore, an know about Netaji's Ramraje Nimbalkar plan in TN autorickshaw driver. "The Maharashtra NCP president victims had gone to a nearby Jayant Patil on Sunday hit out at on way to BJP? PNS n CHENNAI market where the accused was disappearance: Mamata the BJP for poaching leaders enior NCP leader and already present with his "groomed" by his party and the chairman of the A special grievance redressal n S friends. They asked Rathore not PNS KOLKATA about the great son of the soil," Congress, likening it to "buying Maharashtra Legislative programme of the Tamil Nadu to trouble their sister and to Banerjee tweeted. ready-made clothes". council, Ramraje Nimbalkar, government, where petitions stay away from her, following West Bengal Chief Minister Several reports have claimed He was speaking on the side- may follow in the footsteps of would be stored in a comput- which, a scuffle broke out Mamata Banerjee on Sunday that Netaji had boarded a plane lines of a state-level NCP meet- his erstwhile counterpart in the er, forwarded to departments between the two groups," a asserted that people have the from Taihoku Airport in ing here which was attended by Assembly, Radhakrishna Vikhe concerned and issues senior police officer said. right to know what happened Taiwan, which crashed leading several senior leaders, amid Patil of Congress, in joining the redressed within a month will During the scuffle, Rathore and to Netaji Subhas Chandra to the death of the great speculation that some of those ruling BJP ahead of the be unveiled by Chief Minister his friends stabbed the duo and Bose, while remem- leader. There is, how- absent may be on their way to assembly polls. A close aide K Palaniswami at Salem on fled the spot. The victims were bering the "son of ever, no confirma- the ruling BJP or Shiv Sena. said on Sunday that Monday. This follows his rushed to a hospital, where the soil" on the day tion on his death as "Leaders groomed by us The leaders have switched their Among those who skipped Nimbalkar's ongoing feud with announcement made in the they were undergoing he reportedly went experts came up (NCP-Cong) are now picked up loyalties but what about their fol- Sunday's meeting was Dileep Satara NCP MP and Maratha state assembly, an official treatment, the police said, missing 74 years with different theo- by the BJP ahead of Maharashtra lowers and party workers," he Sopal, MLA from Barshi in royal Udayanraje Bhosale could release said. "Under the adding that a case under the ago. ries about his disap- Assembly elections. It is the asked. Patil said talks for a pre- Solapur. be the likely trigger, if he were scheme,based on orders by relevant sections of the Indian She said the pearance. Congressification of the BJP," poll alliance with the Congress Sopal instead organised a to jump the ship. Nimbalkar District Collectors, a panel Penal Code was lodged against whereabouts of Netaji The Centre from Patil said. He added, "The BJP were underway. meet for party workers in his comes from a royal family in comprising officials from var- the accused. after he "disappeared" time to time had consti- should give a chance to its party The discussion between the constituency, with posters on the Phaltan taluka of Satara district ious departments would col- on August 18, 1945 were still tuted panels — Shah Nawaz workers, rather than inducting two main opposition parties stage having no images of NCP while Bhosale is a descendant lect petitions from people not known. Committee in 1956, the Khosla our workers. Has the BJP lost was suspended for one week due leaders. of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. across the state. "On this day, in 1945, Netaji Commisson in 1970, the credibility and is thus inducting to severe floods in some parts of "My meeting with party work- It is also expected that These will be stored in a went on a flight from Taihoku Mukherjee Commisson in 2005 leaders from out party." the state. Patil, without men- ers here in Barshi is more about Nimbalkar might continue to computer, forwarded to Airport in Taiwan, only to dis- — to shed light on the myster- "It is more important to have tioning NCP women's wing planning for Assembly polls serve as the chairman of the respective departments in a appear forever. We still do not ies surrounding the death or the people who can stitch (groom state president Chitra Wagh, and has nothing to do with council even after he switches week and issues will be know what happened to him. disappearance of Netaji, but leaders) than the ones who sim- said her switching over to the switching over to any other his loyalties. resolved in a month", the People have a right to know none could render any answer. ply buy ready-made clothes. BJP did not affect the party at all. party," he said. release said.

Spa sex racket busted in Mumbai; six Thai women rescued Ladakh leaders seek tribal area China entered Demchok as Cong MUMBAI: The crime branch has busted a sex racket being operated from a spa centre in status to protect land, identity didn't focus on defence: Namgyal suburban Vile Parle and PNS n LEH Demchok's 'nallah' because rescued six Thai women after PNS n LEH and 275(1), the Sixth Schedule Ladakh didn't get due impor- conducting a raid, police said, provides for the adminstration Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, the tance in defence policies in the adding the owner and the Prominent leaders of Ladakh of tribal areas in the states of BJP MP from Ladakh who shot 55 years of Congress rule," the manager have been arrested. have made a fervent appeal to Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, to fame after his impassioned 34-year-old added. Sleuths of unit-9 of crime the Centre to declare the region and Mizoram after setting up speech on Article 370 in In July last year, Chinese and branch seized Rs 1.23 lakh, a a tribal area under the Sixth autonomous district and Parliament, feels the region Indian troops engaged in a stand- laptop, a swipe machine, three Schedule of the Constitution, regional councils. did not get due importance in off after the People's Liberation voucher books and some saying the biggest concern for "I appeal to you to make a defence policies under the Army objected to India con- documents from 'The Thai its people is to protect their representation to Home Congress rule and that was why structing a 'nallah' or canal in its Villa', located at Rishi Building land and identity. Minister Amit Shah on our "China has captured its area up own area near Demchok. on Dixit Road, on Saturday Though locals have wel- behalf to protect the demog- to the Demchok sector". In July this year, Chinese evening, an official said on comed the Centre's decision to raphy and culture of Ladakh," The first-time parliamen- inch by inch. During its imple- troops crossed the Line of Sunday. The rescued women revoke Article 370 and make Namgyal said. tarian also claimed that the mentation, it became a 'back- Actual Control (LAC) and were found to be in possession Ladakh a Union territory, they predominantly tribal area with economy," the BJP MP said at "Under the Jammu and Congress governments ruined ward policy'. The (Chinese entered the Demchok sector of tourist and business visas, fear the influx of outsiders tribals making up to 98 per the launch of a nine-day Aadi Kashmir government, many Kashmir by following the pol- troops) continued to intrude after some Tibetans hoisted he said. A case has been would lead to a change in the cent of its population. Mahotsav here on Saturday. tribal schemes could not be icy of "appeasement" in hostile into our territory and we con- Tibetan flags on the occasion registered under various region's demography, jeopar- "After the Centre announced Namgyal appealed to implemented in Ladakh. situations and Ladakh became tinued to retreat," Namgyal of Dalai Lama's birthday. Army sections of the Indian Penal dize their culture and identity. its decision to make Ladakh a Munda to declare it a tribal Scholarships, hostels, and a "collateral damage". told PTI in an interview. chief General Bipin Rawat had Code (IPC) and Prevention of In a memorandum to Tribal Union Territory, the biggest area under the Sixth Schedule schools for tribals... not much "(Former prime minister) "It's the reason Aksai Chin later said: "There has been no Immoral Trafficking Act (PITA). Affairs Minister Arjun Munda, concern of the tribal popula- of the Constitution to protect development work took place Jawaharlal Nehru formulated is completely under China. intrusion. Chinese come and Vile Parle police are Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering tion here is to protect their the interests of its people. here under tribal sub-plans," the 'forward policy', which said The People's Liberation Army patrol their perceived line of investigating the case. Namgyal said the region is a identity, culture, land, and Based on Articles 244(2) the 34-year-old said. we should move towards China personnel have come up to actual control." 200 ex MPs yet to vacate Ready for any probe into phone-tapping case their official bungalows PNS n BENGALURU leader and former minister D PNS n NEW DELHI Delhi, newly-elected MPs, who Kumaraswamy, who is also the JD(S) K Shivakumar has rejected the won in the Lok Sabha election, With Karnataka Chief Minister snooping charges and appeared More than 200 former MPs have have been staying at temporary B S Yediyurappa announcing a leader, hit out at the electronic media to side with Kumaraswamy. still not vacated their official accommodation."Newly-elected CBI probe into the alleged for its coverage on the issue, saying "I welcome the decision of bungalows in Lutyens' Delhi, MPs have been provided tempo- phone tapping case during the @BSYBJP to hand over the over two months after the dis- rary accommodation at Western previous JD(S)-Congress coali- no one can do anything to him phone tapping case to CBI. But, solution of the 16th Lok Sabha, Court and several guest houses till tion government, former Chief in the past, @BJP4India has sources said.According to the the time they are allotted a full- Minister H D Kumaraswamy the phone tapping case, Jagadish Shettar, have directly used CBI as its puppet to rules, former MPs have to vacate time residence in Lutyens' Delhi," on Sunday said he was ready Kumaraswamy stressed, "If I was accused Kumaraswamy of unleash its venomous political their respective bungalows with- the source also said.This has for probe by even an interna- involved I would have panicked, being behind the episode to vendetta. Hope in one month of dissolution of been done to reduce the cost tional agency. I'm open... There is not even an save his government which @BJP4Karnataka leaders does the previous Lok Sabha. of accommodation for MPs. The Congress, however, iota... to point fingers at me." was then rocked by dissidence not have similar intentions President Ram Nath Kovind Earlier, newly-elected MPs seemed to be a divided house. Yediyurappa's announce- within. this time," Siddaramaiah tweet- had on May 25 dissolved the used to stay in five-star hotels "Let them do any inquiry, ment comes amid signs that the The coalition government ed on Sunday following 16th Lok Sabha with immedi- till they were allotted a full- whether it is a CBI inquiry or case is gaining political steam ultimately collapsed last month announcement of probe by ate effect on the recommen- time official bungalow. any other agency of interna- ever since disqualified JD(S) with the chief minister losing the chief minister. dation of the Union Cabinet The 17th Lok Sabha has tional standard, or let them talk MLA A H Vishwanath, who the trust vote in the assembly. Asserting that allegations of after the Modi government more than 260 MPs who have to Trump (US President central investigating agency can do anything to him. served as the JD(S) state pres- Yediyurappa on Sunday said 'Operation Kamala' being done was formed for a second term. been elected for the first time Donald Trump), and get it for "political vendetta," the "I have been observing the ident and turned rebel later, last he will order a CBI probe into in Karnataka is as serious as "More than 200 former Lok to the Lower House, including inquired through some one Congress party on its official conduct of electronic media, week dropped the political the allegations citing demands allegations of phone tapping, Sabha MPs have still not vacat- cricketer-turned-politician from his side," Kumaraswamy, Twitter handle has said tele- their intention and attempts are bomb, accusing the by several Congress leaders. he, in another tweet, said, "I ed their official bungalows, Gautam Gambhir, Union min- who has already the allegations, phone tapping "was a lies" and to keep Kumaraswamy away Kumaraswamy government of Congress leaders, including urge @BSYBJP to order CBI which had been allotted to them isters Ravi Shankar Prasad told reporters here. a conspiracy for hate politics. from people in the state poli- tapping phones and spying on Siddaramaiah, M Mallikarjuna investigation into alleged in 2014," a source told PTI. and Smriti Irani, Sufi singer While Congress Legislature Kumaraswamy, who is also tics. They will not be success- more than 300 leaders, includ- Kharge and home minister in Operation Kamala also. I heard The sources said as these for- Hans Raj Hans and Bengali Party leader Siddaramaiah has the JD(S) leader, hit out at the ful in it," he said. ing him. the previous alliance govern- they acted on my advice in mer MPs have not vacated their actresses Mimi Chakraborty welcomed the CBI probe hop- electronic media for its cover- Stating that he was not aware Several BJP leaders, includ- ment M B Patil, have sought a phone tapping case & I hope bungalows located in Lutyens' and Nusrat Jahan Ruhi. ing the BJP does not use the age on the issue, saying no one as to why his name was linked to ing former chief minister probe. Another key party they act on this issue as well." VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | AUGUST 19, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION India wins at UNSC Our diplomatic offensive at UNSC was weather-proofed Any passenger comforts? enough to drown out both Pakistan and China iven the suddenness of the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, There is little doubt that mass production of commercial airliners has made flying Gits bifurcation and changed status to a Union Territory, Modi 2.0, in contrast, had amply more affordable but is it time for an international bill of rights for the passengers? prepared its diplomatic offensive, anticipating queries, anxieties and sensitivities of the Big Five members of the United Nations, other world leaders and predictable hitbacks from neigh- bours Pakistan and China. So although China, being an all-weather friend of Pakistan, backed its push for an informal consultation on Kashmir in the UN Security Council, in the end there was status quo on it being a bilateral matter and acceptance that abrogation of Article KUSHAN MITRA 370 was facilitated by a legal clause and, therefore, qualified as an internal mat- stensibly, the Airbus A320neo ter of India compliant with its statutes. Even US President Donald Trump, who series of aircraft is an incre- had stirred up a hornet’s nest by offering to mediate, has now advised Pakistan mental change over the Prime Minister Imran Khan to settle the issue within the bilateral framework. Having extremely successful Airbus failed to internationalise Kashmir enough, a desperate Pakistan did not relent, call- A320 series of commercial Oaircraft built by the European manufactur- ing Kashmir a “nuclear flashpoint” even after the UNSC rebuff. While it is but expect- er, one of the most successful airliners in ed to keep the storm and fury going, if only to justify its long-term politics, fact aviation history. By using next-generation high-bypass turbofan engines, including is that the US has made its value to it contingent upon its role in managing the some with a gearing mechanism to make Taliban in Afghanistan post its intended pullout from the region. Besides, the Trump them even more efficient, these aircraft are administration has also cut back some funding to it despite Khan’s latest visit to able to burn 15-20 per cent less fuel per pas- Washington. The huff and puff is, therefore, posturing for a long-held constituen- senger kilometre than the previous gener- ation of the same aircraft. The increased fuel cy that it has nurtured in the Valley, which has been tamed by India’s pitch of efficiency not only adds to the profit of the Pakistan-exported terror camouflaging itself as self-determination, and now the airlines but also allows some to pass on the complete revocation of special status which swamps all separatist sentiments. cost benefits of the more economical engines to fare-paying passengers. These Truth be told, even India had clouded the “no first use” theorem a day before, cost reductions will make flying even saying it could be reviewed depending on the nature of external provocation. Our more democratic. western neighbour, too, took off on this statement. India has anyway been pred- But not all the savings are from the engines as weight is of critical concern for icating the Kashmir question on a tremendous threat perception from Pakistan airlines. They have saved weight not just by just as the latter is seeking to externalise our internal matter. To that extent, this using exotic composite materials in parts bluster works for both. Of course, the lockdown of the information highway has of the construction but also in the cabin. Then there’s also the fact that the weight of not helped either and strengthened stereotypes rather than reconciliation. If the installed seats has been brought down. government indeed wants to push its development narrative, then a tight-fisted Thanks to low-cost airlines, which do not channelisation of information is clearly counter-productive. There has to be a mature offer hot-food options, the amount of space in the galleys for food carts and ovens has way of dealing with protests on the subversion of what has held together Kashmir’s come down. This coupled with narrower, longer than the A320ceo. This gers make for a truly terrifying A320neo aircraft and has not matrix with us since Independence. And a jackboots approach to suppressing slimmer seats and a tight spacing between is particularly evident in the fact experience. One cannot even crimped on the toilet size or debate in a digital age may actually quite backfire and damage the tide of opin- them, the so-called “seat pitch”, have meant that earlier this year, during the imagine how the poor cabin passenger meals, does offer that some low-cost carriers like IndiGo are Paris Air Show, Airbus attendant, who will have to sit competitive fares, the crisis ion in our favour at the moment. able to offer an additional row of six seats announced an extremely long- THE FACT IS THAT on that seat attached to the toi- won’t blow away. China may not be too happy about the UT status to Ladakh that would give on the A320neo over the previous gener- range version of the bigger THANKS TO BETTER let door, will feel at the end of There is not always a choice India strategic heft in a region that lies next to Aksai Chin. But so long as the Line ation. That may not seem like much but in brother of the A320neo, the NUTRITION, AN a flight. After a long haul, that but to travel on a low-cost air- of Actual Control is as it is, it won’t have any ground to push its belligerence on a cut-throat world of low-cost airlines, A321neo, called the A321neo should qualify for a distress line, which wishes to fit as many where margins are frightfully tight, an addi- XLR. With an announced range AVERAGE HUMAN IS allowance. travellers on seats as possible, Kashmir. China, which got the Shaksgam Valley in 1963 from Pakistan, has so tional row of costs at little-to-no-addition- of 7,400 km, the plane could Which is why, may be it is either for time reasons or just far argued that its claim there is contingent on the final resolution of the Jammu al cost on a similar aircraft can make a prof- potentially fly between Delhi to GETTING LARGER time for civil aviation authori- because of the fact that they itable difference. most of western Europe, carry- AND WHILE THE ties across the world to step in dominate the skies. This is true and Kashmir dispute. Now it is part of the UT of Ladakh, nullifying that legitima- However, when you fly an A320neo ing a full load of 244 passengers for the passengers. The lack- not just in India but pretty cy. But China will have to unwillingly accept this considering that it is looking at configured with 31 rows instead of the usual if configured in a dense all- CONVENIENCE OF A adaisical attitude of regulators much everywhere else in the greater economic cooperation with India and wouldn’t want to jeopardise that 30 on the previous generation, now called economy configuration. That is NON-STOP FLIGHT in certifying the Boeing 737 world, too. template of neutrality with a resurrection of border issues. Besides, if it accus- the A320ceo, you realise another way they eight hours of flight time and Max, the American Federal The race to the bottom made space for the additional row. The rear possibly nine to 10 hours MIGHT OVERRIDE Aviation Administration being will continue unless authori- es India of making territorial changes, then it also is not exactly immune to help- toilets have been removed, or rather the rear between the time a passenger OTHER CONCERNS a case in point, has allowed ties step in. Regulations need ing Pakistan make those changes courtesy the China Pakistan Economic Corridor toilets as we knew them. They are now hor- boards the plane to the time years of reduced passenger to be set for minimum seat (CPEC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Its own oppressive role in the Hong Kong ribly narrow, best described as a tiny he/she disembarks. FOR SOME comfort to pass unchallenged. pitches being allowed on air- broom closet where a part of the galley used There is no doubt that an It is not just the overwing exits craft and the size of toilets as protests and Tibet has denied it a moral standpoint at a global forum. And it is to be. To save space further, the cabin atten- aircraft like the A321XLR has PASSENGERS, that are ridiculously small but well as the doors. The fact is this record that didn’t wash with other members. Over the years, China has been dant seats are attached to the front door. The immense potential — not only EVERYONE WILL things like smaller seats and that thanks to better nutrition, pushing its agenda of winning hearts of Ladakhis through its own kind of cul- toilet is an affront to the dignity of some can it serve major Indian cities cramped toilets are problems an average human is getting human beings because there is no way a to smaller destinations in EVENTUALLY NEED that need to be redressed. larger and while the conve- tural diplomacy, influencing several Buddhist sects and groups and playing them large person can possibly use it. Europe and north-east Asia, it TO USE THE Again, an argument will be nience of a non-stop flight against each other. It has been funding monasteries in the area to link them to One could argue that most A320neo can also connect smaller Indian FACILITIES ON A made that passengers have a might override other concerns the larger Chinese Buddhism, a strategy which has allowed it to make inroads flights are relatively short domestic hops but airports like that of Pune, which choice; they can pay more and for some passengers, everyone, this thinking ignores the fact that several has a short runway, to major PLANE ONE DAY, fly on an airline that offers bet- who flies frequently or infre- in the Buddhist countries of Southeast Asia too. Given Dalai Lama’s ill health, domestic routes are touching three hours aviation hubs. But if the thought ter facilities like a larger toilet quently, will eventually need to China is already preparing to have a say in the dominant Tibetan Buddhism in of flight time and with delays on the ground of spending eight hours on a AND THAT DAY, and more space between rows. use the facilities on a plane one the region. The reorganisation now allows New Delhi direct decision-making and and in the air, thanks to air traffic conges- narrow-body plane was not THEY WILL But as the collapse of Jet day, and that day, they will tion, it could be four-five hours between the bad enough, the thought of Airways and Kingfisher understand why this is impor- first-hand engagement with the Buddhists of Ladakh and could well strengthen time a passenger can use toilets attached to spending time on such a plane UNDERSTAND WHY Airlines proves, the aviation tant. Hopefully, that day will Himalayan Buddhism as a counterpoint. China may be an irritant but depending mother earth. That, you will have to admit, with cramped toilets — just THIS IS IMPORTANT sector is in dire straits, forcing not be too late and small air- on the relevance of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), that allows is a fair bit of time. The other problem is three of them or an average of even larger airlines to offer line toilets would not have that because of the A320neo’s new fuel eco- one per 80 passengers — and fewer amenities or cutting back become fait accompli. it a backhand entry to India without pushing the Belt and Road Initiative, and its nomical engines, coupled with the fact that the possibility of poor toilet on those that remain. Even if (The writer is Managing stumbling trade block with the US, it is but posturing at the moment. it has slightly better fuel capacity, it can fly hygiene by some fellow passen- Air India, which also operates Editor, The Pioneer) Plastic problem S O U N D BITE Amid concerns of widespread If I have to be a good feminist, The vitality of US-India ties is The revival of the Congress It may be a wonder material but its overuse has an unemployment, poverty, infla- I would want to contribute to critical to keep a check largely depends on the weak- tion, illiteracy, health, stress the society in such a way that on China’s actions to ening of regional parties which environmental cost. Are replacements worthy? and violence, there is now a all get an equal opportunity to rewire Indo-Pacific for lack ideology. So, the future hen we first synthesised plastic danger of economic slowdown. show their talent. its own interests. of the Congress is bright. polymers from crude oil residues, BSP chief Actor US Deputy Secretary of State Congress leader Wmankind hardly knew how dominant —Mayawati —Taapsee Pannu —John Sullivan —Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury a part they would become of modern life. Like it or not, we cannot imagine modern life with- out plastics. Think of it this way — it is cheap- er today for us to manufacture plastic cutlery L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR than hand out wooden spoons. From the cars we drive and the planes we fly, to almost every Stop interference The hidden cost of smartphone addiction Failing humanity product that every single human being Sir — China, being a permanent member of the UN Security ith 41 million obese people, India ranks third after Sir — To celebrate modern civil- comes in contact with, there is a bit of plas- Council (UNSC), seems to be the US and China in having the highest number of isation and humanity’s achieve- tic somewhere. And this is a result of not just pandering to the whims of its all- Woverweight people in the world. Obesity is a known ments as something miraculous the fact that it is cheap but also extremely durable, immune to most types of weather friend, Pakistan. The cause of health problems. However, overweight has to is to delude ourselves to the corrosion and weather. Ergo, it has become the material of choice in several decision, at the goading of China, be differentiated from obesity, which is usually done by mediocrity of our species. We to hold a closed-door discussion Body Mass Index (BMI). People with too little physical activ- cannot celebrate everything that applications. Most beverages, for example, are not sold in glass bottles but in on Kashmir is a matter of sur- ity, coupled with excessive food intake, fall in the catego- humanity accomplishes. In retro- breakage-free plastic containers. prise as it is a subject that involves ry of obesity. Diabetes mellitus and hypertension (high spect, we need to express, regret But since it takes centuries to degrade, landfills and oceans are getting filled the internal affairs of India. blood pressure) are two important lifestyle deviations that and repent sufficiently for the Much has changed since can lead to a series of serious diseases. Studies have proved damage we have have caused to with its remains. With animals, birds and marine life also being impacted, many 1947. The move also shows the that smartphone technology has led to a sedentary lifestyle. the environment. humans have ingested it through food. Make no mistake, plastics are harmful big brother attitude of China, Spending too much time with it can reduce one’s porta- six months cause unwanted changes. The danger of smart- For this, the chief agent is reli- — they can block digestive passages of animals. Several whales have starved which is struggling with many bility, keep him/her confined to the chair or bed. As in tele- phones is no less than the perils of television. It is, in fact, gion, which glorifies humanity as problems back home. China vision addicts, smartphone users are likely to “relax” with more injurious because of its portability, comfort, range an outcome of divine providence, to death because of choking. In major metropolitan areas though, such as Delhi, must first concentrate on mak- alcohol, sweets and snacks. and the sheer variety of information and entertainment. and places every other creation of plastic pollution has moved from being a potential danger to a threat to life itself. ing peace with protesters in All these items for relaxation are direct/indirect caus- Every innovation has its attendant risk. In the era of tech- the almighty on a lower strata. It The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) found that the capital city topped Hong Kong and also show some es of obesity. The number of hours spent with the smart- nology marvels, it is crucial to sift good from the bad. is this narcissism and hubris that respect for Tibet and the Uighur phones can be detrimental. More than five hours of inter- Ganapathi Bhat make us behave like masters of the nation in the amount of plastic waste it generates. This has spurred the author- Muslims. It has no right to be rupted or continuous use of smartphones for more than Akola the universe. The need to find a ities into action. The change, however, must not be driven by the Government sermonising about Kashmir, solution must begin with exam- alone. Human behaviour and buying habits have to radically change for plas- which is being sorted out in a ining deeply as to why the prob- peaceful manner in democratic Shastri as the head coach of the the nuances of cricket and the of doubting his credentials and lem arose in the first place. The tic use to decline. At the same time, we should not rush for solutions without traditions. Indian cricket team was on team through strength, weak- his election for the third time answers will be obvious and studying the replacement material’s impact on the earth. Paper-fibre bags, which Sravana Ramachandran expected lines. The cricket team ness, opportunity and threat will help India retain top notch won’t surprise anyone. If not for are quite popular as a being “environmentally friendly”, also degrade slowly and Chennai is currently at a crucial stage (SWOT) analysis very deeply. He talent and win games successful- global warming and climate are equally damaging to drains. And unlike many plastics, they cannot even be post the World Cup loss in is best suited to lift the boys’ ly. change, one wonders what kind Capable coach England and needs his leader- morale to the next level and help The Indian team should of a catastrophe can infuse sense recycled. While we can do a lot better such as reuse bags, buy fewer pack- ship to evolve stronger to win ensure that the team benefits now make the best use of into the human psyche? ages — a big bottle instead of sachets for example — we should also not go future games. from his leadership. Shastri’s availability and look Anoop Hosmath Sir — The decision made by the Over the years, Shastri has It is learnt that during an ahead to retain many more Mysuru down a route of damning plastics altogether, because they are essential in far Board of Control for Cricket in developed a deep understanding interview on Skype, Shastri titles, especially on foreign soil. too many aspects of our lives. We should develop better ways of recycling them India’s (BCCI) Cricket Advisory with the team, especially with demonstrated a clear road map Varun Dambal Send your feedback to: and disposing variants we can’t instead of dumping them. Committee (CAC) to retain Ravi Captain Virat Kohli, and knows for team India. There’s no case Bengaluru [email protected] VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | AUGUST 19, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN An opportunity POINTCOUNTERPOINT THEY (KASHMIRIS) ARE NOT ALONE. THE VOICES OUR POSITION WAS AND REMAINS THAT MATTERS to reinvent OF THE PEOPLE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR WERE RELATED TO ARTICLE 370 OF THE CONSTITUTION ARE HEARD IN THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL. ENTIRELY AN INTERNAL MATTER OF INDIA. The proposed investors’ summit in J&K holds —PAKISTAN’S AMBASSADOR TO THE UN —INDIA’S PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO UN the potential to bring out the best of this State. However, Ladakh must not be left out MALEEHA LODHI SYED AKBARUDDIN Educational reforms must VINAYSHIL GAUTAM There are over 10,000 schools in J&K, yet the dropout rate is high in the State. Abrogation of t the time of writing these lines, news had just come that the Jammu & Kashmir administration will host a three-day Article 370 will help bring about a positive change to a flawed system Aglobal investors’ summit from October 12 in Srinagar. Part of it will also be held in Jammu. An MoU has been signed by the Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation and the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) to organise and man- age the event. Supposedly, the meet will give the State an oppor- tunity to showcase its approach and a possibility of it entering the global market in a major way. It will also presumably put to rest some anxieties that have arisen due to recent changes in the functioning of the State. It should be a useful occasion to familiarise those who are interested in knowing the potential of the natural resources of this idyllic State and its infrastructure. This should not be a template meet like the ones that have been CB SHARMA held in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh or West Bengal. Reasons for this are different. Natural resources found in Jammu & Kashmir cademics are lost for words on how to are unlikely to be found in any other Indian State. And it’s not thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi just the horticulture and a wide range of agricultural products Aon the historic decision to abrogate but also raw materials and the perception there of. Article 370 as, out of all things that have been Consider the case of Taiwan, a small island in the East Asian thrown out of gear in Jammu and Kashmir, region — small enough not to have any significant raw materi- education has been the worst hit because of it. Now, academicians hope to witness a swift al but is large enough to innovate with foresight. Ceramic prod- and drastic change in the levels of education ucts of this nation is celebrated globally for their design and finesse. in the coming months and academic years. They range from tea cups to plaques. Their quality sets its own Successive governments in J&K, no matter standards. Couple this with the place Taiwan has earned in the what their political doctrine, have deliberate- world of information technology, which is also the key to its incred- ly kept participation in and quality of educa- ible prosperity. The knowledgeable are aware that Taiwan has tion low so that common people of the state resources of foreign exchange in excess of its needs. Indeed, it do not understand the injustice being done to also has all the problems of plenty. Learning from the example them by their political masters. If this grim sce- of Taiwan can be a source of policy challenges in its own right. nario has to change quickly and have a long The hills of the Kashmir Valley and the rugged terrain of lasting effect on the minds and the psyche of the people of J&K, then quality education will Udhampur or of the Kathua region hold a huge potential of lit- have a major role to play as a catalyst of change. erally converting the hill dust to aesthetic and functional prod- The Modi Government, and all future state ucts. What is needed is raw material and the vision to redesign governments that actually want real integra- products out of it. Some of this is already being done. It is now tion of J&K with the rest of the country, will possible to buy from the markets of Kashmir tea sets or din- be required to address this very urgent need ner sets, which are a visual and utilitarian delight. The only defi- of the students on a war footing. This push for ciency is that they do not have brand value. Whether the pro- quality education will no doubt find resonance posed investors’ summit will be able to plug this gap is an inter- with most families of the State as each invari- esting question, to which, time alone can provide the answer. ably has a few learners. Clearly, it has to do much more than just famous names There are over 10,000 schools in the State, yet the dropout rate is high in J&K and descending in the Valley to lend celebrity value to an area, which it’s not a secret that it is this early age group has already been reeling under severe challenges of mental recal- which is most vulnerable to provocations and Council of Educational Research and Training versities across India, where the positive ibration. At this stage of development, equal attention needs radicalisation. Also, the subversive and anti- (NCERT) books for their students. Now, the impact of the abrogation of Article 370 can be to be paid to reconstructing mindsets as well. Locals were earn- national forces would force students, both boys Centre can examine the possibility of replac- explained. Teachers are opinion makers and ing a livelihood and had the propensity to multiply the business and girls, to participate in stone-pelting fail- ing the textbooks in J&K with NCERT books IT’S NOT A SECRET they can become the messengers of change. under the pre-August 6 dispensation. The uninitiated would have ing which they would be subjected to coercion and give the children the option to do so free The exercise of re-orienting all teachers, to be helped to trust the new dispensation. They would begin and public humiliation, especially girls. of cost. THAT ARTICLE 370 catering to all levels of learners can bring a pos- to believe when results start rolling. Apart from middle and high school edu- The government will have to provide ALWAYS REMAINED itive impact at the earliest. The unmatched skills of artisans in Jammu & Kashmir in cation, the government will do well to give a opportunities to in-service but untrained Without losing time in creating infrastruc- Pashmina shawls and the sheer hard work on different types fillip to pre-school and childcare facilities that teachers to undergo training at the earliest. A BARRIER IN THE ture, we can use broadcast technology to bring are pathetic at this juncture. It will not be a dif- Training through distance mode can be start- education to all levels of learners at their of base material have a rich potential of being converted into ficult task to bring visible change in education ed immediately. Teachers with degrees from IMPLEMENTATION doorstep by best teachers from across the useful and marketable products. This can have a global demand, and childcare facilities as the government can institutions not recognised by the National country. DD Kashir or other Direct to Home too. It can also leverage the income potential of a region, which expect wholehearted support of families for the Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) will OF MEASURES (DTH) channels of Swayam Prabha can be is not always identified with prosperity but is always known for sake of the future of their wards. require to be re-trained so that they not only TAKEN BY THE used to reach lessons prepared by distance its acumen. Talking of tourism and fruit production is to talk It’s not a secret that Article 370 always become eligible to teach but also become wor- teaching institutions like NIOS and Indira about costs as well as gainful employment of a substantial part remained a barrier in the implementation of thy of the job. This will benefit students in the CENTRE AND Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) of the population. However, a much more significant dimen- measures taken by the Centre and statutory long run as the degrees and diplomas award- STATUTORY BODIES to learners in the comfort of their homes. sion of the State’s economy is its potential in aesthetics and bodies to provide quality education in the state. ed to those educated in J&K are often ques- Once normal telephone services are revenue generation, supported by business-friendly policies of Students from J&K were denied the crucial tioned because of the sub-standard education TO PROVIDE resumed for the long term, two way commu- the Government. What is needed is infrastructure for connec- Right to Education (RTE) which all children provided to them. There exist a large number nications can also be started so that people can of the country are entitled to. RTE not only of dummy teacher education institutions as QUALITY ask questions from experts sitting in the NIOS tivity, which is now beginning to bloom. The skilled as well as makes it mandatory for the Government to NCTE norms did not apply to J&K. Review of studios in Delhi. NIOS already has a large unskilled manpower now has a lot of opportunities knocking ensure education for all children of school- these colleges can be taken up immediately by EDUCATION IN THE number of programmes recorded keeping at its door. They hold the potential of being unprecedented in going age, but also provide quality education. the NCTE and those which do not make the STATE. STUDENTS Kashmiri Secondary and Senior Secondary its boom. Investment in this region and the coupling of the poten- It’s no secret that curriculum is the most cut can be shut down or given time to follow children in mind. tial with possibilities may well open a new chapter for their trou- important component of education. What we the council’s procedures. FROM J&K WERE Fifty madrasas from Kashmir became ble-riddled existence. teach today decides the future of the nation a Simultaneously, the District Institute of DENIED THE NIOS centres two years ago. The children, who Hopefully, Ladakh will not be left out from the focus of the few years later. India has witnessed how TB Education and Training (DIET) can be were pursuing religious education in these investment summit. With its own version of aesthetics and knowl- Macaulay’s ‘Minute on Education’ written in equipped to undertake refresher programmes CRUCIAL RIGHT TO madrasas are now being provided modern edu- edge management of tribal products, this region has an untold 1835 for Lord William Bentinck, the governor for the elementary level teachers. The MHRD EDUCATION (RTE) cation too. These madrasas can be provided story of humongous dimension. In a joint initiative, the Tribal general of British India, changed the future of in 2017 had decided to provide opportunities DTH dish and TV sets so that they can receive to untrained in-service teachers to acquire the educational broadcasts. Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) Bharat. India has not been able to reverse the WHICH ALL effects of Macaulay’s policies even after over teaching diplomas though the National The Central Government may consider is organising a Aadi Mahotsav or National Tribal Festival in the 70 years of Independence. Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) in a record CHILDREN OF THE forming a task force to suggest various mea- third week of August. This is the first of its kind. It knocks at the Hence, the curriculum and the local text- time of 18 months. A similar exercise can be sures to improve various levels of education door of immense possibilities. In a wonderful country like India, books prescribed for the children of the State undertaken in J&K so that the quality of edu- COUNTRY ARE right from pre-school to doctoral studies. A sky is not the limit of innovation and rediscovery. If it can soar need to be reviewed immediately. It was cation improves exponentially. Teachers from ENTITLED TO swift reform, which can be visible on the anywhere, it can soar in India. Jammu & Kashmir may just be a decided two years ago by the Ministry of higher education institutions may also be pro- ground in J&K, will be hugely appreciated. fitting locale of TRIFED’s next frontier. The global investors meet Human Resource Development (MHRD) and vided liberal facilities to undergo special ori- (The writer is Professor of Education at the could possibly pick up threads from there, too. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) entation and refresher programs, at the Indira Gandhi National Open University. Views (The writer is a well-known management consultant) that all CBSE schools must prescribe National Human Resource Centres established in uni- expressed are personal) Reforms, equity in central staffing scheme needed For better governance at the Centre and State, there should be adequate exchange of CSS officers with IAS/IPS officers on deputation in State administration so that there is a two-way exchange of experience and knowledge in the country has got to be kept at other Group A services officers cated CSSC got JAG in the 16th (GC) and there was a difference of empanelment also GC candidates officers with lower merit than height, distinct from other services recruited by the Union Public year of their selection and are yet 4 per cent in the score. as well as OBC, SC and ST candi- Group B services have been since top echelons have to govern Service Commission (UPSC) like to get NFSG. An OBC candidate securing dates were empanelled together. approved for SAG. “This is major a wide variety of departments.” the Indian Engineering Services While IAS/IFS/IA&AS officers rank 143 for the same year scored “Our point is that when all take discrimination against Group B However, despite the apex (IES), Indian Economic Service get their Senior Administrative 55.52 per cent and a Scheduled the same exams and qualify and officers. It’s like someone who court establishing civil services as (IES), Indian Statistical Services Grade (SAG) in the 16th year of Caste (SC) category candidate with within few percentages there is dif- aced the IIT-JEE Exam was asked the top service of the country the (ISS) and so on. selection and other services start 195th rank scored 54.73 per cent ferences in service category then to join some diploma course fact remains that the Government The CSS is the most important getting benefits from the 18th or while a Scheduled Tribe (ST) can- the terms of promotions and career because of a lower rank or for fail- of India (GOI) is not treating all organ of the Central Government 22nd year of selection, for CSS offi- didate with 370 rank scored 52.95 prospects within the service and ing to submit preferences,” the JHA services on a par. This is despite the and earlier its officers used to rise cers there is no SAG. To claim SAG per cent. empanelment should be done for officer explained. DEEPAK fact that in a few services, especial- to the post of Secretary to the the CSS officers have to undergo an Therefore, the difference in the whole batch, may be through Fortunately, the Modi ven after 72 years of ly the Central Secretariat Services Government of India, but gradual- empanelment process for the post percentage of marks in comparison the process of a written examina- Government, during the last few Independence, the country (CSS) the candidates selected have ly the IAS lobby muscled in to get of Joint Secretary. with the topper is mere 4 per cent tion so that the best will again get years has made attempts to ratio- Ehas failed to bring in the higher merit in comparison to a few postings in the national Capital. In fact, promotions for CSS in respect of GC, 8 per cent for a chance to hold the senior level nalise the central staffing postings much-needed administrative other Group A services. Delhi has always been considered men virtually stop at the level of OBC candidates, 8.7 per cent for SC posts in the Government of India by giving opportunities to other reforms in civil services and link “Promotional prospects and a plum posting due to the ameni- Director, which is allocated to all candidates and 10.5 per cent in under the central staffing scheme,” cadres like, Indian Telecom promotions to acquired knowl- the empanelment process are not ties, facilities and good schools in officers of Group A services upon respect of ST candidates. Given that explained the official. Services (ITS), Indian Trade edge and performance. uniform and there is serious the Capital, apart from proximity completion of 13 years of service. within the GC there is a difference Though selected in 1998, Services (ITS) Railway Services, In fact, favouritism and prefer- favouritism towards a few ser- to the corridors of power. Hence In some cases, candidates were of 4 per cent, if we take it as a sin- Group B services officials are still Indian Forest Services and likewise, ential treatment to some services is vices. It is generally believed that over the years, the CSS has been allocated Group B services since gle unit for the GC candidates, then working as Deputy Secretary at instead of just the elite IAS officers. the norm rather than an exception, IAS/IFS candidates are brighter reduced to just a subordinated they did not give the complete ser- the difference of marks of OBC, SC, JAG level whereas the 2010 batch For better governance at the say senior officers. than other services and similarly service. vice preference in spite of having ST candidates in comparison with of other Group A services selected Centre and State, there should be This is ironic, given the fact Group A officers have more merit For instance, in Group A ser- higher merit than several Group A the last selected candidates within through either civil services or non- adequate exchange of CSS officers that in the historic judgment given than Group B officers. But in vices, all officers get the Junior officers. the GC in IAS is 3 per cent, 5 per civil services are eligible to join with IAS/IPS officers on deputation by the Supreme Court (SC) in 1991 reality the situation is different,” Administrative Grade (JAG) and A close examination of scores cent and 6 per cent, respectively. GOI as Deputy Secretary from in State administration so that in the Mohan Kumar Singhania vs explained a government official of Non-Functional Selection Grade of candidates selected in 1998 But promotions of candidates July 1, 2019. In effect, this means there is a two-way exchange of Union of India case by a three judge CSS cadre who is fighting for (NFSG) in the 9th and 13th year of reveals that the first ranker of IAS selected for IAS from various cat- that someone 12 years junior experience and knowledge that Bench, it was recorded that “there equity. selection. However, candidates scored 63.56 per cent and 28th egories (GC, SC, ST, OBC) show becomes equivalent to an officer of would be beneficial to all. is no denying the fact that the civil In fact, CSS cadre officers feel selected in 1998 through UPSC ranker 59.39 per cent. Both that all got the SAG scale at the the 1998 batch of Group B services. (The writer is with the nation- services being the top most service that they are treated as “inferior” to civil services exam who were allo- belonged to the General Category same time. And for Joint Secretary Several 1998 batch Group A al bureau of The Pioneer) VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | AUGUST 19, 2019 money 08

OPEN ACREAGE LICENSING POLICY CAPSULE ONGC ‘Energy Strategy GOVT INCREASES OIL, 2040' to double production PTI n NEW DELHI GAS BIDDING ROUNDS State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) has set a Amatra Hotels and PTI n NEW DELHI announce the bid auction. target to double oil and gas The government has, under output from its domestic and Resorts to add 7 Delays in bidding rounds the first three rounds of OALP, overseas fields and expand its properties this year notwithstanding, the govern- awarded 87 oil and gas fields to refining capacity three-fold ment has increased the expres- private and public entities. alongside diversification into NEW DELHI: Hospitality firm sion of interest (EoI) submis- The fifth window of EoI sub- renewables in a new vision Amatra Hotels and Resorts is sion cycle for oil and gas mission has started on May 16, document for 2040, its looking to add seven properties across the country acreage to three times a year 2019 and will end on Chairman Shashi Shanker said. this year under its expansion from two times earlier, the November 30, 2019, DGH ONGC Energy Strategy plans, a top company official Directorate General of said. Prime Minister Narendra 2040 envisions the company as said. The company, which is a Hydrocarbons (DGH) said. Modi has set a target of cutting "A diversified energy compa- wholly-owned subsidiary of India had in July 2017, oil import bill by 10 per cent to ny with a strong contribution Malaysian firm Amatra Group allowed companies to carve out 67 per cent by 2022 and to half from non E&P business; 3x Holdings SDN BHD, has two blocks of their choice with a by 2030. revenues and about 5-6x mar- value chain (downstream and properties in India with a total view to bring about 2.8 million Import dependence has ket capitalisation," he said. It had a turnover petrochemicals) and diversifi- of 81 rooms. "We plan to add sq km of unexplored area in increased since 2015 when The firm produced 24.23 of Rs 109,654 cation into renewables (off- seven properties in India by the country under exploration. Modi had set the target. India million tonnes of crude oil in shore wind) and select new the end of this year. This Under this policy, called currently imports 83 per cent the 2018-19 fiscal year and crore and a net frontier plays through dedi- would add around 350 rooms open acreage licensing policy India had in July 2017, allowed of its oil needs. 25.81 billion cubic metres profit of Rs cated venture fund," it said. to our portfolio," Amatra or OALP, companies are companies to carve out blocks of their The new policy replaced (bcm) of natural gas from its The document targets Hotels and Resorts COO allowed to put in an EoI for the old system of government domestic fields. Another 10.1 26,715 crore in cumulative upstream output Anurag Dua told PTI. The prospecting of oil and gas in choice with a view to bring about 2.8 carving out areas and bidding million tonnes of oil and 4.736 the year ended (local and overseas) almost properties that will be in mid- any area that is presently not million sq km of unexplored area in them out. It guarantees mar- bcm of gas were produced March 31, 2019. doubling from current levels scale segment will be in under any production or keting and pricing freedom from its overseas assets. with 2 per cent and 5 per cent Jaipur, Jim Corbett National exploration licence. the country under exploration and moves away from pro- It had a turnover of Rs As on August 16, CAGR in domestic and inter- Park, Nainital, Mukteshwar, The EoIs can be put in at any duction sharing model of pre- 109,654 crore and a net profit it had a market national operations respec- Coorg and Goa, he added. time of the year and were According to the revised ily on exploration commitment vious rounds to a revenue- of Rs 26,715 crore in the year tively. With the expansion, the accumulated twice annually. EoI submission cycle; the first such as drilling of wells. sharing model, where compa- ended March 31, 2019. As on capitalisation of With two 35 million tonnes company will be adding 800 But now, this cycle has been window for submission will be This was aimed at attracting nies offering the maximum August 16, it had a market cap- Rs 164,458 crore per annum of oil refining capac- jobs this year, he added. increased to three. from April 1 to July 31, second the elusive private and foreign share of oil and gas to the gov- italisation of Rs 164,458 crore. ity vested in its two subsidiaries "In view of recent policy from August 1 to November investment to raise domestic ernment are awarded the In the company's latest -- HPCL and MRPL, ONGC is reforms and changes aligned to 30, and the third from output. block. annual report, Shanker said the targeting to raise this capacity to promote 'Ease of Doing December 1 to March 31 every The first OALP round was The government prior to ONGC board recently tribution from non-oil and around 90-100 million tonnes. Business', the EoI submission year, DGH said. launched in 2017 and bids this had been selecting and approved the business gas business; and 5-6 times Also, expansion is petrochem- cycle is increased from two, to The overhauled oil and gas came in by May 2018. EoIs for demarcating areas it feels can roadmap for the company and current market capitalization," icals will be prioritised. three times in a year," the exploration licensing policy second round closed on May be offered for bidding in an its other group entities -- he said. Besides, ONGC plans to DGH said in a notification. will be implemented from the 15, 2018 and the blocks were exploration licensing round. 'ONGC Energy Strategy 2040'. "The strategic roadmap make investments in renew- Previously, the two window 4th bid round. supposed to be put for auction Under this, 256 blocks had The 'Energy Strategy 2040' envisions a future-ready orga- ables energy sources with a tar- of accumulating EoIs ended on Junking two-year-old rev- by June but the round was been offered for exploration entails ONGC achieving "three nization whose growth is pred- get to create 5-10 gigawatts Bunder diamond May 15 and November 15 every enue bidding model for award delayed for reasons unknown. and production since 2000. times revenue distributed icated on a few important portfolio with a focus on off- year. EoIs accumulated till May of acreage for exploration and OALP-II was clubbed with The last bid round happened in across exploration and pro- planks: consolidation of our shore wind power. mine, 12 other blocks 15 were supposed to be put on production of oil and natural OALP-III and finally launched 2010. Of these, 254 blocks duction, refining, marketing core upstream business ONGC has been under pres- to go under hammer auction by June 30 and those in gas, the Union Cabinet had in in January. EoI submission win- were awarded. But as many as and other businesses; four (domestic and international); sure to reverse the falling out- NEW DELHI: The government the second window by February approved a policy for dow for OALP-IV has closed 156 have already been relin- times current profit-after-tax expansion into value accreting put from its aging fields, where will auction 13 mineral blocks, December 31. awarding blocks based primar- but the government is yet to quished due to poor prospect. (PAT), with 10 per cent con- adjacencies in the oil and gas natural decline has set in. including Bunder diamond mine in Madhya Pradesh, next month. The Bunder diamond mine in Chhatarpur district of Ensure equitable work Madhya Pradesh has reserves Govt to clarify on applicability of FDI to digital media of around 34.20 million carats of diamond, according to the under access coverage n mines ministry. Two gold PTI NEW DELHI with a view to attracting more The present FDI overseas investment. blocks, Chakariya mine at policy is silent on Singrauli and Imaliya gold scheme: COAI The government is likely to FDI in India dipped 1 per block at Katni in Madhya come out with a clarification the fast-growing cent to USD 44.36 billion in n Pradesh, are also among the PTI NEW DELHI on applicability of the foreign digital media 2018-19. 13 mines to be up for auction, direct investment policy on Last year, the government it said. The government also Industry body COAI has the digital media sector, offi- segment had relaxed FDI rules for plans to auction mines of pushed for an "equitable" dis- cial sources said. several sectors, including sin- limestone, base metal, bauxite tribution of work and subsidy The present FDI policy is sent a significant part of the gle-brand retail, non-banking and graphite, it said. for all four access services silent on the fast-growing growth in the media sector is financial companies and con- providers in covering uncon- digital media segment. coming from the digital area. struction. nected villages and asserted In the print media sector, 26 "Additional capital is needed Foreign investments are that the programme "should per cent FDI is allowed through to keep this growth going and considered crucial for India, not create any monopoly". government approval route. "In the FDI policy, digital government as it would help FDI would be the most wel- which needs billions of dollars Communications Minister "Distribution of Similarly, 49 per cent FDI is media does not find a place. As media companies to raise coming thing in this." for overhauling its infra- Ravi Shankar Prasad during permitted in broadcasting con- the sector is growing fast, we additional capital for their Finance Minister Nirmala structure sector such as ports, his interaction with CEOs of work and subsidy tent services through govern- are looking at it will come digital media segment. Sitharaman in her Budget airports and highways to Tech Mahindra divests telecom companies last month should be ment approval route. under FDI cap or not," a source "The government should speech in July had stated that boost growth. had asked the industry to pri- equitable for all But 100 per cent is allowed said. The proposal is worked clarify about the FDI cap in the government would exam- FDI helps in improving 73.38 pc stake in oritise connecting 43,000 vil- the four access for up-linking of non-news out by the commerce and the sector and whether that ine suggestions of further the country's balance of pay- subsi to US-based firm lages that are without mobile and current affairs' TV chan- industry ministry, sources said. FDI will be coming through opening up of FDI in aviation, ments situation and strength- services, by pooling in providers...It nels, and down-linking of On in the proposal, Deloitte automatic route or not, he media (animation, AVGC) en the rupee value against NEW DELHI: Software major resources to cover these loca- should not create TV channels through auto- Partner Jehil Thakkar said said. and insurance sectors in con- other global currencies, espe- Tech Mahindra on Sunday tions within one year. matic approval route. that this is a great move by the Thakkar added that at pre- sultation with all stakeholders cially the US dollar. announced the divestment of In a letter addressed to the any monopoly," 73.38 per cent stake in its new Telecom Secretary, COAI COAI said subsidiary FixStream Networks has pledged industry's full Inc to US-based Resolve support in collaborating with Systems LLC for USD 2 million the government to take for- 16, 2019, COAI has said that (approx Rs 14.22 crore). "...In ward the initiative of acceler- there should be no duplication Global factors to determine Slowdown hit super terms of the authority delegated ating mobile connectivity in of infrastructure and only one by the Board of Directors we villages. telecom player should build market trend this week: Experts wish to inform divestment of The Cellular Operators' tower infrastructure (passive luxury segment but 73.38 per cent equity Association of India (COAI) infrastructure) which should PTI n NEW DELHI now mostly dependent on the would keep a close watch on investment held by the further highlighted that the be shared by all operators. government to boost sentiment progress on US-China trade company in FixStream scheme should be for com- "Infrastructure sharing Amid lack of domestic triggers, and bring about a change at the talks, movement of crude oil Lamborghini plans intact Networks Inc, USA, a subsidiary pensation of cost and should amongst telecom service equity markets would focus on grassroot level. "Markets are price and rupee/dollar." company," Tech Mahindra said not become a "profiteering providers should be manda- global cues such as FPI invest- likely to receive some boost Concerns over economic slow- PTI n NEW DELHI in a BSE filing. scheme". tory and integral part of the ment trend, US-China trade this week due to government's down, muted earnings, crisis in The company said consideration "Distribution of work and scheme," COAI said. About 60 talks and movement of oil and impetus unless the trade war the auto industry and global The ongoing slowdown in the received from this divestment is subsidy should be equitable for per cent of the subsidy should rupee this week, say experts. issue intensifies further," said trade issues have been weigh- auto industry has also impact- USD 2 million for the equity all the four access providers...It be given upfront and the bal- Participants are also await- Jimeet Modi, Founder & CEO, ing on investor sentiment, ed the super luxury segment held by the company, subject to should not create any monop- ance 40 per cent on a quarterly ing measures from the gov- SAMCO Securities & experts said. but Lamborghini expects sales necessary adjustments. oly," COAI said. basis, it added. ernment to boost growth and StockNote. "This week, Nifty will be to grow around 50 per cent Tech Mahindra said FixStream The association has sub- It has also suggested that the revive consumer sentiment, Ajit Mishra, Vice President - looking at global cues since this year, according to a top Networks Inc reported a mitted a joint proposal to the lowest bidder should become they added. Research, Religare Broking Ltd, there has been a lot of events company official. revenue of USD 5.15 million government on uncovered vil- the lead bidder and should be "The result season has come said, "The earnings season has that are going on. There are With its new offering, the and a loss of USD 5.19 million lages programme, making spe- awarded both passive and to an end and majority of the ended and there are no fresh possible trade talks between super sports car Huracan Evo, in 2018-19.The transaction is We will announce cific suggestions on how the active work, and the second- companies delivered a disap- key domestic triggers. Hence, US President Donald Trump starting deliveries from one more launch expected to be completed by scheme should be designed, its lowest bidder should become pointing quarter. With the slow- the focus will now shift to earn- and his Chinese counterpart September to add to the Urus November 15, 2019 subject to principles, methodology and the second operator and be down looming on the economy, ings recovery and investors which is expected in SUV, which has been sold out during this year receipt of all statutory various other aspects. subsidised only for active the companies could do very lit- will also take cues from glob- September," said Mustafa for 2019, Lamborghini India is sometime around the end approvals. In the letter dated August equipment. tle to revive this quarter and are al developments. Investors Nadeem, CEO, Epic Research. confident of clocking high of this quarter or early next double-digit sales growth, quarter. We will continue to although it had earlier pegged bring more products to India the outlook for the year at —SHARAD AGARWAL around 60 per cent. Maruti seeks tax relief for hybrid, CNG cars "There is a downturn in the Lamborghini India Head overall auto industry. There PTI n NEW DELHI working on bringing a small are some challenges even in will be growing by 40-50 per The GST Council last month reduced EV which would primarily tar- the super luxury industry. cent over last year." The country's largest carmak- get cab aggregators like Ola and Thankfully we are able to The company, which sold er Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) the tax rate on EVs to 5 per cent from Uber, he added. bring products at the right 45 units in India last year, had is pitching for tax relief for the existing 12 per cent, effective Similarly, the company will time and we are able to create earlier in the year pegged hybrid and CNG cars in addi- also continue to bring in more excitement in the marketplace growth for 2019 at around 60 tion to electric vehicles in from August 1. It also slashed the GST CNG vehicles, Bhargava said. despite the challenges," per cent. "We are still opti- order to promote green mobil- on EV chargers from 18 per cent to 5 "Last year, CNG saw an Lamborghini India Head mistic and we have a strong ity in the country. increase of 40 per cent in vol- Sharad Agarwal told PTI. year until now. Urus has been MSI Chairman R C per cent umes. All small cars in our Following the launch of the growth driver but Huracan Bhargava said there is a need to portfolio will get converted to Urus SUV, last year the com- Evo, which was launched in promote hybrid and CNG cars 1. It also slashed the GST on ability of charging infrastruc- CNG," he added. pany emerged as the leader in February, we will start deliv- as it will take some time for EV chargers from 18 per cent ture, range and cost. Even the To promote 'Make in India', the overall super luxury cars ering the cars from September mass acceptance of electric to 5 per cent. FAME scheme did not have the government must encour- segment (cars priced above Rs onwards in the market. That vehicles (EVs) considering the However, there is no tax any subsidy for private cars, he age factory-fitted CNG vehi- 2.5 crore) where it competes will also help us help in achiev- high cost of technology right relief for hybrid and CNG added. cles, Bhargava said. with the likes of Rolls Royce, ing the growth," Agarwal said. now. cars. GST rate for petrol and "The cost of the EVs with the He added that the company Bentley, Ferrari, Aston Martin He further said the compa- "Personally we would like to diesel cars and hybrid vehicles current technology will be very will discontinue 1.3-litre engine and top end products from ny will be reinforcing its prod- see GST benefits linked to is already at the highest brack- high. It could be more than diesel vehicles. "But that does- German manufacturers uct portfolio. greener/cleaner cars. The per cent more efficient and will look at both hybrids and CNG et of 28 per cent plus cess. double the price of internal n't mean we will discontinue Mercedes, BMW and Audi. "We will announce one Government gave tax cut on help reduce oil imports, he options before we transition to Bhargava said so far the combustion vehicles. This may Vitara Brezza. It will continue. When asked about the out- more launch during this year EVs but hybrid should be given added. EVs," Bhargava noted. government has not not attract private car buy- We will introduce a petrol look for the year under the sometime around the end of duty cut. There should be tax "For industrial development, The GST Council last month announced any target for EV ers...not the right time for variant of Vitara Brezza before current circumstances, he said, this quarter or early next quar- cut on CNG vehicles as well," reducing oil import costs is reduced the tax rate on EVs to four-wheelers in the country. mass acceptance for EVs," the end of 2019-20 fiscal. We "What we are looking is that ter. We will continue to bring he told a news channel. important. Hybrids and CNG 5 per cent from the existing 12 He added that customers' Bhargava said. are not phasing out the model," for 2019 we are right now on more products to India," he The hybrid cars are 25 to 30 will help. Government should per cent, effective from August acceptance depends on avail- The company, however, is Bhargava clarified. track with our plans and we said. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Monday August 19, 2019 CLASS IX BOY RAPS for ringing in societal change usic has always been an influencer and a medium to showcase Hyderabad-based the good, bad and evil M in society. Another rapper addition to the Hyderabad music scene is Pradyumna Pradyumna, who wishes to encompass the culture and her- itage that our country is famous recently released for, in his debut album. Fundamentals, an album on his album social causes by Pradyumna was recently released in the city. He Fundamentals, released the first song titled Yeh Hai India, which explores Indian culture and traditions. which talks about Pradyumna says, “I am happy to release my song on various social Independence Day. This song describes the greatness of issues, finds, India. During the making of this song, I understood and wit- nessed many cultures and tra- V SATEESH ditions of our country and observed that each state has REDDY its own speciality.” This class himself in the independent music various cultural events, heritage music is even effective as thera- from time to time since the start industry. buildings, landscapes and people. py. Such a strong medium of of this year. We tried to include Fundamentals is an album of The song portrays the journey of expression and communication the daily lives of people living in seven songs. The first one is Yeh a young boy experiencing and will always help propagate social the country and their diversity, IX stu- Hai India that is based on Indian learning Indian culture and her- messages of relevance. So we at religious beliefs, culture, her- dent is a culture and heritage; while the itage.” All songs in the album speak M Files have always guided and itage, cuisine, travel logs, land- talented others talk about Hyderabad’s about the fundamental values that advised our aspiring talents to scapes, and weather and climate rap artiste traffic, water conservation, pol- would make us better citizens and choose a path that a lot of upcom- of the particular location to jus- wholution control, abolishing child pave the way for a better society. ing artists would seldom choose. tify the song and reflect the aspires to labour, career choices and health Music director Sashi Preetam We propose to complete this image of India. However, this is make more and nutrition for a healthy India. says, “Music is a very strong,influ- album very soon with a target of not even a drop in the ocean of videos on social The next song would be released encing medium. Songs were sung launching two songs every month our country’s rich culture. It is just causes to connect with the on September 15. before war to motivate and cre- or perhaps a song every fortnight our humble effort younger generation and help He adds, “Yeh Hai India took us ate patriotic fervour among sol- starting September 15.” to showcase the them learn good moral values. several months to complete as we diers and are also sung to cele- Preetam adds, “We travelled vastness in a He aspires to create a niche for needed to compile the footage of brate victory. For that matter, the length and breadth of India pebble.”

We travelled the length and breadth of India since the start of this year. We tried to include the daily lives of people living in the country and their diversity, religious beliefs, culture, heritage, and cuisine to justify the song and reflect the image of India. However, this is not even a drop in the ocean of our country’s rich culture. PRADYUMNA

A discussion held on the ‘Most Handsome abrogation of Article 370 had Hyderabadis discussing the Man title is not various facets behind the issue an achievement’ Article 370 including human rights, ctor Hrithik Roshan the release of War, which will legality, and psychology, reports probably scores 10 bring him and his fan and A out of 10 in the looks actor Tiger Shroff on the big against human rights: Citizens SREENATH S KURUP department, and it seems like screen together. a US-based agency has also Sharing his excitement, noticed it. Hrithik had tweeted, “It’s a he abrogation of Article 370 in also thrown wastes at us. This kind of The Kaabil actor, popular- #WAR. I'll let my actions Jammu and Kashmir has been reaction elevated tension and I believe ly known as ‘Greek God’ speak louder than words T a hot topic in the country for the only way out was with a reform, among his admirers, has @iTIGERS HROFF ;) See over two weeks now. Debates on the way the government has done been reportedly named the you on 2nd prime time televisions aregarding the now.” He also hopes that various ‘Most Handsome Man in October issue have also been common of late. schemes of the government would the World’ by the agency. #Hrithikvs A discussion on this topic was reach the people of J&K. He is thankful for the title, Tiger recently held at Lamakaan. People though it’s not an achieve- #Team from all walsk of life, from human ment for him. Hrithik rights activists to students attended the ‘ALTHOUGH THE INTENTION The secret behind his (sic)” event. The session started with a video good looks, “Well, it’s broc- — displaying the current plight of the IS TO IMPROVE THEIR LIFE, coli. Just kidding,” Hrithik IANS people in the valley. said in an interview. “I’m Speaking about the issue Fatima THERE IS NO POINT IN thankful for this title Shahnaz, a human rights activist said, INCLUDING SOMEONE IN although, on the face of it, “Inhuman activities and collateral it’s not an achievement. damage has to be avoided at any cost THE INNER CIRCLE WHEN According to me, if or it would turn out like Iraq, which THEY DO NOT WANT TO there’s anything is not good. At the end of the day, we one should are all humans. I am against unhu- ACCEPT YOU. ALLOW THIS aspire for manitarian democracy and this whole PARTICULAR STATE THEIR and value fiasco has terrorised Kashmiris. They the most in have become mere pawns. The only OWN FRANCHISE AND LET this world, way to mediate this is through dia- THEM DECIDE it’s their logue.” character. When asked about the plight WHAT THEY A good faced by Kashmiri Pundits, owing character to which they had to relocate ‘fake encounter’ was started in the decision came out of the blue and own franchise and come to a referen- WANT TO DO’ will always themselves to other places, Kashmir.” said the psychology of the issue must dum and decide what they want to make you Shahnaz replied, “I agree that Apoorva YK, a law student opined, be looked into in detail. He said, do.” look more Kashmiri Pundits have been dis- “How can the government morally “Kashmir had its own challenges. The Eashwar, a soldier who has served attractive,” placed. Unfortunate things have take off Article 370 which can only be princely state was not comfortable in Kashmir, observed the need to he said in an happened in the past, but that scrapped with either a plebiscite or joining the Indian Union. I think the make the state inclusive. He also interview doesn’t mean that one must take consent of a legislative assembly. most important part of a democracy recounted his experiences in with hindu-stan- vengeance. Kashmiris have also People also say that this move is to should be to have an inclusive mind the valley. “Things we see times.com. been displaced all around the empower women living in the valley, and people’s voice must be considered on TV about Kashmir, be On the work world in the last 70 years. There but Kashmiri women undergo sexu- before taking a decision.” He further it stone pelting or attacks front, his latest are Kashmiri refugees in al harassment every day. There is a adds, “Although the intention is to on soldiers are true. There release Super 30 Hyderabad. Their livelihood societal and military patriarchy in the improve their life, there is no point in are people who take the has been praised and crafts have vanished. They state. I believe only talks would suf- including someone in the inner cir- forces for granted as we by many. He is also have suffered a lot — raped, fice this issue.” cle when they do not want to accept wouldn’t retali- looking forward to murdered and even the term Another debater Sanjay urged that you. Allow this particular state their ate. People have 10

Vijayawada Monday August 19, 2019 melange LIFE IS A FULL AN AFFAIR CIRCLE: TAHIR ahir Raj Bhasin has always been regarded as an WITH SAREE actor to watch out T for. He debuted as a villain in Designer Anavila Misra grandmother had Mardaani. In his next, he will be seen playing a sports cham- says that her biggest mastered. She wanted pion in Nitesh Tiwari’s Chhichhore. The actor moved inspiration has come to look exactly like her to IIT Bombay and stayed with students before the shoot of the film began. from the hand mother did in ethnic Nitesh had graduated from the Indian Institute of embroidery wear Technology Bombay (IIT-B) in 1996 with a Bachelor’s that her degree in Metallurgy and Material Science engineering. Chhichhore is inspired from his life and times at the college. The film is about the campus life in the engineering college. Tahir wanted to study and soak in college life and see inter-personal dynamics of various hostels from close ow has fashion I see social media taking this quarters before he started consumption all across. Movements like this filming. changed over the have very strong impact on Tahir says, “I moved to the H years? making the fabric popular right campus to spend a week at the In India, fashion now. hostel before filming began. I was created through internalise every role that I do audience will connect with my of one journey is the begin- local tailors in small towns, p The sarees by Anavila can be and immerse myself with the character.” ning of the next,” he says and who crafted personalised styles. immediately spotted. What setting and the character that The actor also reveals that adds, “What’s further uncan- As industrialisation and foreign would you attribute it to? I have at hand. I worked out living and shooting in IIT was ny is that my opening scene in brands paved their way to the The first thing is our mate- at the same gym as the stu- uncanny for him. “Mood the film is also shot in the country, we started looking rial which has not changed over dents and ate in the canteens Indigo, the IIT cultural festi- same corridor where I lived in towards fast fashion in the eight years of working in the to get an actual feel of how val is coincidentally also where for the theatre. What are the market. The young consumers industry. We keep our sensi- their campus life is. I studied I performed theatre for the chances! I think I was destined were largely attracted. However, bility alive while creating our the young students closely first time as part of my college to do this role and revisit the over the last few years, with the collection. The easiness and and observed the dynamics theatre group. This was the campus that I so fondly garment industry creating comfort with which our styling between hostels. Moving to place where the germ of remember. Chhichhore will awareness, their is more is done sets us apart. the campus made me ready for becoming an actor was set for always be one of the most thought put into what we leave the role. I am hoping that the me. Life is a full circle. The end cherished films of my career.” behind as a brand. The fashion design p Statement blouses and industry is showing a sustain- sensibil- experimentation with able way to consumers. We are ities. As a drapes is something that’s the ones sitting close to craft small town it is another trending. How do you cater clusters and natural materials. girl, I was away binary you to that? It is our duty to create fashion, from the entire have taken to. How For me, it’s all about simple which is classic, sustainable fashion industry. do you see that devel- minimalistic sarees from my and doesn’t die with any season, Whenever I would go to oping? very first show in 2014. The especially handcrafted works Delhi with my sister, I mostly Home furnishings are devel- fabric should be beautiful and and textiles. Things are rapid- used to buy textiles or go to a oping in India right now. It has the texture should be nice. ly changing, creating classic local tailors and get clothes not taken centrestage but I am Sarees must give a message that wardrobes and working stitched as per my wish. The definitely going to give it my they are comfortable everyday towards thoughtful consump- only influence that time was best shot. I will come out with wear. Our styling ideas come R MADHAVAN SANYA MALHOTRA SHEKHAR KAPUR tion is the new trend. magazine, television and my a collection very soon. It is a from the rural India because grandmother. 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Church, I have had the good time to say ‘yes.’ The amount of dripping from your tap is not sarees, which are worn occa- ion would also impact the My first interaction with fortune to visit when a temple was appreciation we have got from the yours. It's a common resource sionally and daily as well, it p You wore a hand-painted way we live? etsy was when they were not around. They have shown me audience and critics is unimaginable. that belongs to everyone. When helped me grow in all aspects. saree to your interview in Yes, definitely, it is already launching it in India. They utmost love and respect knowing That is why the National Award win you waste that drop of water, you I have recreated the thought of NIFT. Did you plan of own- doing that. One can see it at conducted an event in Delhi that I am a Hindu. How can I not is gratifying. I had the same feeling are depriving others too. wearing a saree and being ing a saree brand when you new restaurants and food out- and invited me. 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I still remember wear- ing and knowing about a cer- kets all around. The way we are They give them education and good content to learn (Mission Mangal) and ing a saree on Teacher’s Day tain subject, it develops your using sustainable textiles in help them create that window. and enjoy. I have we always hoped the when I was in sixth standard. understanding of it. I did not our houses and how plastic has I completely got hold of that always recommended audience would love it, My love for the fabric initiated end up here strategically. been completely banned says it idea. So I thought of helping them to my friends. I because we loved it from my mother as she used to Things just unfolded the way it all. How people consume fash- and partnering with them. treat my social while making it. The wear it very often. 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If we were both actors Actress Carla F playing the eccentric wants to. She is a super fierce that might’ve been different. But mother in The character.” for some reason, it’s just a very Gugino says Haunting of the Hill So is there anything that she natural thing and we really love House to some terrific work in did different to prepare for the and enjoy it. We trust each other that while Gerald’s Game, actress Carla role? “A lot of things,” she says. so much and I think it’s great as Gugino has come a long way and But one thing, “As I am an well as important in terms of cre- there are great with Jett, she says that she has Italian, I have the habit of using ativity.” found a character only she could my hands a lot while talking. My The actress listens to different have played best. face is very expressive. Think of playlist with each character. What positive Jett is a fun show but a little dif- Lee Marvin, basically she reveals songs might be on her list for Jett, ferent. It’s a character that she has- very little and that was much which also recently premiered on women n’t played yet. What made her say harder for me than I’d have Star World? She tells us some, “I yes to it? Carla says, “It’s some- thought,” she tells us. can give you a couple. Walk a oriented thing that Sebastian Gutierrez Sebastian wrote all nine scripts Mile by Holly Golightly, Easy (director and husband) and I about four years ago. Carla shares Money by Karen Anne.” characters, have been working on for a long that they wanted to put it the right Carla’s Haunting of Hill House time. He wrote such an amazing way but were not sure if they’ll be is the scariest of all. She tells us but female role for me. He said, ‘I want you able to do it or not. that she know so many people to play Daisy Jett Kowalski’. The There are many people out who already knew what’s going villains still name itself is a great thing to there, may not be in Hollywood, to happen in the series still they begin with. You always got to start but working with their partner in preferred to watch it during the have a long with a good name. Though tele- every field. So how difficult or day time. So is the series com- vision is a wonderful place for easy is it to have someone by your ing back with new and scarier way to go female characters right now, side professionally as well as in episodes? She says, “Yes. It is an there is still some way to go with personal life? She tells us, “I anthology so it will be a differ- a female villain. We have a lot of don’t know. I didn’t take any ent story. But you will see some male references for that but not magic bullet. What is great is that actors returning. 11

Vijayawada Monday August 19, 2019 tollywood ‘WRITING AN ORIGINAL is easier than rewriting a remake' Director Venkat Ramji talks to NAGARAJ GOUD about the struggles he faced while trying to script Evaru, casting, his long journey to direction, and the support he received from the industry hen director Initially, he approached pro- He admits that writing an orig- that person, having worked with which is why I took multiple Venkat Ramji ducer PVP, with whom he travelled inal screenplay is easier than writ- him for Kshanam. He also wanted close-ups of her in the film. I met saw 70 per cent of as a marketing head for his produc- ing a remake. “In your own story, to replicate the Kshanam-model her along with Sesh and while nar- Evaru, starring tion ventures — Size Zero, characters come within, which wherein you work with a small rating the story, a couple of her w Adivi Sesh, Brahmotsavam, Kshanam and makes your job easy. When you are budget emphasising more on con- expressions as the character sealed Regina Oopiri — with an original screen- recreating something, it’s hard tent,” the director mentions, adding the deal for me,” he informs. Cassandra and Naveen play. This is when the producer because you have to understand the actor-writer’s expertise in From assisting the likes of Chandra, last December, he shared him the line of 2016 Spanish why the characters in the original thrillers came in handy for Evaru. Gunnam Gangaraju, K was convinced that he made film Contratiempo (The Invisible behaved in a certain way and then “If you throw him 100 ideas, he’d Raghavendra Rao, and Prakash a good product. He was Guest). “I remember seeing the you have to localise those emotions pick the right one. First-time writ- Kovelamudi to being line produc- aware that moving ahead original when it released and I did- in the remake. Also, you have to ers and directors tend to deviate er and marketing head for PVP, it with the remaining work n’t like it, as I felt that it was too retain the essence of the original, from the story at places and it is has been a long journey for Ramji, would only make it better. cold. PVP garu briefed the plotline a factor which led you to consid- where he guides you in the right which has helped him to make Moreover, with the film differently. I liked it and agreed to er remaking it in the first place,” he path.” Evaru. “People from the industry opening to critical and com- develop it further. He, to my dis- notes. Casting Regina, who has been know me in different capacities. mercial acclaim last belief, later told me that it’s It was PVP, Ramji says, who receiving widespread acclaim for Avinash did the production design Thursday, he is a happy Contratiempo’s remake,” Ramji wanted Sesh for the film. “Since the her role of Sameera, was his choice, of the film without charging a sin- man. “I thought the film narrates, adding that the original’s producer was into politics and Ramji points out. “I felt she has in gle penny, while I can’t forget would only appeal to ‘A’ climax didn’t end on a high and his business, he wanted to make a her to be a girl-next-door in one Annapurna Studios’ CV Rao, who centres but never did I first task was to tweak it. “Since it small film and handover the pro- minute and a sinister woman in the helped with the post-production. expect ‘B’ and ‘C’ centres to was a cold film, I’ve decided to give ject to someone he trusts. Sesh was next. She has expressive eyes, Writer Abburi Ravi was instru- enjoy it the way they did. the film an emotional arch and mental in the interval twist,” he I’ve been to some single added more layers to the central explains. screens in Hyderabad on roles. I’m a firm believer that PRODUCER PVP SUGGESTED ADIVI SESH’S NAME, On his next, he reveals it will be Saturday and the response repeat value warrants emotions. a thriller, which he first narrated to has been overwhelming, to People who watched Evaru told me AS THE LATTER IS SOMEONE HE TRUSTS, AND PVP. “I’m in the process of meet- say the least. People are it’s a completely different film ing a couple of actors for it. Firstly, especially in love with than the original and its Hindi DIRECTOR VENKAT RAMJI MENTIONS THAT THE I want the success of Evaru to sink Adivi Sesh’s role,” Ramji remake Badla, and I take pride in ACTOR-WRITER’S EXPERTISE IN THRILLER CAME it. I guess it will take another 10 exclaims. that.” IN HANDY FOR EVARU days,” he signs off.

The team has currently Kolkata, Lakshadweep RAM IN A DILEMMA! s iSmart Shankar emerges as his biggest moved to Hyderabad Since the huge blockbuster to date, grossing nearly and Puri to host success of iSmart A `70 crore, Ram is in a difficult spot try- for two weeks and will ing to make a decision. The actor was to commence work on Thadam remake later fly to Gangtok for Shankar, the actor’s after Puri Jagannadh’s film and the project was UPPENA'S SHOOT in full swing with producer Sravanthi Ravi aving been shot pre- other parts of Puri for another four uncle Sravanthi Ravi Kishore handing over responsibilities to Kishore a nine-day outing dominantly in days in the next couple of months. Tirumala. However, iSmart’s massive success Kakinada, the film- The film’s story span is huge, which Kishore asked him to caused Ram to have a change of heart. H ing of Vaisshnav Tej’s is why multiple locations are the Thadam remake is not the only film he had debut, Uppena, order of the day,” confirmed a source stay away from reconsidered of late. Sources close to the actor directed by Sukumar’s close to the unit. point out that Taxiwaala director Rahul long-time associate Buchi A joint production venture experimental projects Sankrutyan also narrated a story to him and Babu Sana, will shift to between Mythri Movie Makers and though the actor initially evinced keen interest Hyderabad from today. Sukumar Writings, the film features in it, as it was a role that he hasn’t done before, Monday will also be the Mangalore girl Krithi Shetty as iSmart’s result took an effect on it as well. “Ram’s first day when reputed Tamil Vaisshnav’s love interest, while vet- uncle Sravanthi Ravi Kishore advised him to actor Vijay Sethupathi, who eran actor Sai Chand will be seen in maintain a distance from experimental projects is on board for a prominent a supporting role. Devi Sri Prasad is for a while and consolidate on the market he has supporting role, will be partic- the film’s music composer. The attained with iSmart. The actor is now looking ipating in the shoot. release date will be decided upon the at commercial stuff with a certain sense of new- “Sarathi Studios in completion of the film. “Since the ness. Ravi Kishore is also hearing multiple sto- Hyderabad will host the shoot for film launches Chiranjeevi’s nephew, ries but none has been accepted so far. Be pre- another two weeks, after which the the makers want everything to be pared for a surprise announcement, though,” unit will fly to Gangtok for a nine- perfect before they make the release sources added. day outing. It will be followed by brief date official. Also, it lessens the bur- spells in Kolkata (two days) and den on Buchi Babu, who Lakshadweep (four days). The direc- can film without any tor has already shot portions of pressure,’ added Jagannath Ratha Yatra live for a day the source. last month but he will be shooting in — NG

ASHOK'S tryst with female-centric films to continue? The director has pitched a story to Tamannaah, but the actress, even though she liked what she heard, is yet to take a call ith his last Bhagamathie, starring Anushka Shetty, doing well at ticket counters, one would’ve expected director G Ashok to have kick-started w his next by now. However, it didn’t happen. He was in talks with some premier production hous- es for his Hindi debut but as the casting didn’t work out, the project has been kept on hold. Now, it is said that he is plan- ning to make a Telugu film, The actor is now which will be another looking at commercial female-centric stuff with a certain drama. Before sense of newness. Ravi Bhagamathie, he made Anjali-starrer Kishore is also hearing Chitrangada, which was a multiple stories but box-office turkey. none has been According to the buzz, Ashok has pitched a story accepted so far. Be to Tamannaah recently. She prepared for a surprise liked what she heard but announcement, though she hasn’t taken a call yet. Apparently, she wants to SOURCE take some time before committing to her next Telugu project. The director couldn’t be reached for a comment despite repeated attempts. Right now, the actress, who was earlier seen in the Sankranti blockbuster F2 — Fun and Frustration, is awaiting the release of Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | AUGUST 19, 2019 sport 12 Archer double rattles Aus early English pacer’s early strike put hosts in command after Stokes’ unbeaten 115 help Poms to set 267 run target AFP n LONDON ofra Archer took two wickets and Smith out with concussion struck Test cricket’s first concus- Jsion substitute, Marnus Labuschagne on the grille of his hel- met as England pushed for an unlikely series-levelling victory in the second Ashes clash at Lord’s on Sunday. Australia were 46-2 in their second innings at tea on the final day of the second Test. That left them needing 221 more runs in a minimum of 35 overs to reach an unlikely victory target of ‘No intention to hurt’ 267. Test debutant Archer also struck AFP n LONDON Steve Smith on the neck with a rapid bouncer during the star batsman’s 92 ngland fast bowler Jofra Archer on Saturday. Einsisted he had no intention to Smith was passed fit to resume hit Australia’s Steve Smith during his innings on Saturday but further the second Ashes Test, saying tests on Sunday sidelined him with “everyone’s heart skipped a beat” concussion. after he felled the star batsman with Now there are doubts over a fearsome bouncer at Lord’s. Smith’s availability for the third Test In an interview with BBC at Headingley starting Thursday, Radio before Sunday’s final day, he with an Australia spokesman saying insisted: “That is never the plan (to the “short turnaround is not in his hit a batsman).” favour”. “You are trying to get a wick- Steve Smith receives treatment as lies on the ground after being hit on the head AP Australia, bidding for their first et first. To see him go down, every- Ashes campaign triumph on English one stopped and everyone’s heart AFP n LONDON replaced fully by a substitute, who was soil in 18 years, lead the five-match skipped a beat,” he added. previously restricted to fielding alone. series 1-0 after a 251-run win at “After he got up he was mov- ustralia’s Steve Smith has been Marnus Labuschagne, on the field Edgbaston last week. ing around and you breathe a sigh Aruled out of the last day of the sec- as 12th man when play resumed on In that match, former captain of relief. No-one wants to see any- ond Ashes Test with concussion Sunday, became the first concussion Smith marked his first Test since one getting carried off on a stretch- against England at Lord’s, saying he felt substitute in Test history after completing a 12-month ban for his er. It was a good challenge, a real- “groggy” on Sunday morning. Australia’s request was approved by role in a ball-tampering scandal in ly good spell. “I started to feel a little bit of a match referee Ranjan Madugalle. South Africa with superb innings of Ben Stokes celebrates after scoring 100 runs not out during play on day five of the 2nd Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's AP “For me, I wouldn’t like to see headache coming on last night as the There are doubts whether star 144 and 142. it end like that.” adrenaline got out of my system but batsman Smith will feature in the third Under new protocols intro- Archer to Rory Burns in the slips. resuming his innings and later Stokes also hoisted paceman Archer insisted he was just try- I was able to get a good night’s sleep Test at Headingley starting on duced for the inaugural World Test And Australia were 19-2 when bravely drove Archer down the Peter Siddle for a six into the ing to force Smith out of his com- in, but I woke up feeling a bit groggy Thursday, with an Australia team Championship, Australia could Usman Khawaja was caught behind ground for a well-struck four. Grandstand before Root eventual- fort zone. and with a headache again,” Smith said. spokesman saying “the short turn- replace Smith with a full, batting sub- off a fine ball just outside off stump Earlier, Ben Stokes, missed twice ly called a halt. His innings includ- “I’ve never seen Smith get out “I had some tests done and then around is not in his favour”. stitute in Labuschagne. for two. on Saturday and the beneficiary of ed 10 fours. of his own accord until yesterday, some further assessments deemed to As for his prospects of playing in World Cup-winning fast bowler Archer’s first ball to an Australia decision not to review Jos Buttler (31) gave Stokes so I was just trying to rattle him,” be a mild concussion, so I’ve been the third Test, Smith said: “Obviously, Archer also took an impressive 2-59 Labuschagne, a bouncer that sailed a rejected lbw appeal, scored 115 not good support in a fifth-wicket stand he told Sky Sports. ruled out of this Test match unfortu- there’s a quick turnaround between in 29 overs on Saturday and the 24- over the batsman's head, was called out before captain Joe Root declared of 90 before hooking Pat Cummins “I was trying to get him out. nately.” Tests. year-old Sussex quick was in the wide. England’s second innings on 258-5. to long leg. You don’t ever want to see anyone The series is the first being played “I’m going to be assessed each day, wickets again on Sunday with two for His second, timed at 91.6 mph, The left-handed batsman slog- Although the sun was shining carried off on a stretcher, or you under the International Cricket hopefully I will be available, but it’s cer- two in seven balls. was much straighter and swept off-spinner Nathan Lyon for by the tea interval, rain — which had don’t want to see them missing a Council’s new concussion substitute tainly up to the medical staff. David Warner’s miserable series Labuschagne could not get out of the two sixes in as many deliveries on already washed out five sessions in day, or a game, especially with what regulations, part of the inaugural “It’s certainly an area of concern, continued when the left-hander fell way. the way to a 160-ball century, his this match, delayed the start of happened a few years ago as well,” World Test Championship. concussion, and I want to be 100 per- for five — his fourth single-figure in The batsman required several seventh in Tests and second against Sunday's play by over an hour and said Archer. These allow players who have suf- cent fit. There’s obviously a few tests as many innings — when he edged minutes of on-field attention before Australia. so made a draw more likely. “It’s never a nice sight.” fered head or neck injuries to be I have to tick off and time will tell.” Captain fantastic Pujara scores 100 in warm-up game Test format suits PTI n COOLIDGE nership with Hodge but after adding 21 Karunaratne’s ton leads Sri Lanka to historic win in Galle Test runs he edged an Umesh Yadav delivery Cornwall’s game shant Sharma grabbed two early wick- to second slip with Rahul completing the Iets as India produced a disciplined bowl- formality. PTI n ANTIGUA ing effort to reduce West Indies A to 79 In the 27th over, a direct throw from for four at lunch on the second day of the mid-on by Ravindra Jadeja ended the brief ig-bodied spin bowling all-rounder three-day warm-up game here on Sunday. stint of Jason Mohammed (6) as West BRahkeem Cornwall believes he is well-suit- Ishant was the peak of the bowlers as Indies A were reduced to 77 for four in ed to the longest format and credited his con- he claimed the wickets of opener Jeremy 26.1 overs. sistent performance in first-class cricket to his Solozano (9) and first-down Brandon On the opening day, Cheteshwar maiden call up to the West Indies squad for the King (4) in his first spell of five overs, while Pujara struck form with a fine century Test series against India. Umesh Yadav too found his rhythm while Rohit Sharma hit 68 as India Cornwall early, dismissing Darren Bravo during his shrugged off initial wobble to score 297 first played first- five overs giving away just seven runs. for 5. class cricket in Opener Kavem Hodge (45), who was Pujara and Rohit stitched 132 runs 2014 and has 260 dropped at slips in the third over, held on together for the fourth wicket to take India wickets from 55 to one end but regular loss of wickets at to a strong position after being reduced first-class match- the other end affected the hosts' innings. to 89 for 3 at lunch on Saturday. es along with Hodge was five runs short of a half- Test specialist Pujara got going in his 2224 runs. He century at the break and giving him com- first competitive match of the West Indies recently scored pany was Jonathan Carter (2). an edge and landed in the safe hands of tour as he retired after making 100 off 187 two half-cen- West Indies A still trail India 218 runs KL Rahul as West Indies slipped to 16 for balls during which he struck eight fours turies in two with six wickets in hand. one in 4.2 overs. and one six. unofficial ‘Tests’ Earlier after a delayed start due to rain, King (4) was then dismissed in the Rohit fell after making 68 off 115 balls. against India. India declared their first innings at the ninth over when he played a loose drive He hit eight fours and one six. After Pujara “I believe the overnight score of 297 for five. only to be caught behind by Rishabh Pant retired in the final session, Pant and Test format suits In reply, opener Solozano was the first as West Indies slipped to 30 for 2. Hanuma Vihari pushed the Indian total my game because to leave after his flat-footed drive found Bravo (11) then tried to stitch a part- further to reach near the 300-run mark. of the consisten- cy a player needs over a long peri- od of time to be successful, and Kotla to have Virat Kohli stand I’ve enjoyed that challenge so far PTI n NEW DELHI “Virat Kohli’s outstanding contribu- The DDCA function will document in my career tion to world cricket has done DDCA Kohli’s exceptional talent and success playing first-class AP n recognition of Virat Kohli’s phenom- proud. We are happy to honour him for ever since he took over charge in all for- cricket,” Dimuth Karunaratne, right, celebrates after scoring a century against New Zealand Ienal success in international cricket, achieving certain milestones and unbeat- mats of the game and the state body can- Cornwall told AFP n GALLE the DDCA has decided to name one able captaincy record,” DDCA President not think of a better tribute than this. the Cricket West HIGHEST 4TH INNINGS CHASE AT GALLE stand at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium Rajat Sharma said in a statement. “To cherish these memories, DDCA Indies website. aptain Dimuth Karunaratne scored Score Overs Team Opponent Season after the India captain. Virender Sehwag and Anjum wanted to dedicate a stand in his name. There is a C122 as Sri Lanka chased down 268 for 268-4 86.1 Sri Lanka New Zealand 2019 Bishan Singh Bedi and Mohinder Chopra are the other Delhi players who I am sure the ‘Virat Kohli Stand’ will be possibility that the loss of just four wickets to win the first Amarnath are the two other Delhi play- have gates named after them while the a source of inspiration for Delhi’s young Cornwall might Test against New Zealand at Galle on 99-3 16.2 Sri Lanka Pakistan 2014 ers who have stands after their names but Hall of Fame has been named after for- cricketers. We are also delighted that make his Test debut during the opening Test Sunday and take a 1-0 lead in the two- 96-0 14.1 Sri Lanka India 2010 the honour came their way after their mer India captain MAK Pataudi. Team India is not only led by a Delhi which starts on August 22 as part of the World match series. 93/0 18.3 Sri Lanka New Zealand 2012-13 retirements. The state cricket body will also felic- player but it also has a opening batsman Test Championship. Karunaratne posted his ninth Test Kohli will be the youngest active itate the members of Indian team at the (Shikhar Dhawan), a wicket keeper “The feeling (on getting called up) is great hundred along with enjoying a record- 92-0 11.2 Pakistan Sri Lanka 2015 cricketer to be bestowed with the hon- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on September (Rishabh Pant) and a lead bowler (Ishant — it’s something I’ve been pushing to achieve equalling opening partnership of 161 Faisel Features our of a stand being named after him. 12. Sharma).” for a long time,” said the 26-year-old, who is with Lahiru Thirimanne, who made 64, as 6’6” tall and weighs around 140 kilograms and Sri Lanka collected their first points of the vious best of 99. Resuming play on 133 for couldn’t make it to the squad earlier due to fit- World Test Championship. no loss, Sri Lanka required 135 from the ness issues. Former captain Angelo Mathews remaining three sessions. “The feeling would be great if I was chipped in with an unbeaten 28 as Sri New Zealand finally got their break- Klaasen replaces Second for Tests picked in the first Test. I just would want to go Lanka finished off the game before lunch through when Thirimanne was trapped leg out and perform and don’t disappoint my after the morning session was extended before by William Somerville. Given not PTI n JOHANNESBURG Klaasen. friends and family.” because only 22 runs were needed at the out by umpire Richard Illingworth, New “Klaasen is part of the one-day In 2018-19, Cornwall claimed 54 wickets scheduled time for the interval. Zealand overturned the decision on icketkeeper Rudi Second has squad for the South Africa A tour in nine matches at an average of 17.68 to Karunaratne enjoyed some luck on the review. Wbeen ruled out of South Africa’s and he will now be added to the emerge as the leading wicket-taker. In inter- way to his century, dropped on 58 at for- Kusal Mendis soon fell after taking on Test tour of India in October due to squad in Second’s place for the national A-team cricket, most notably in the ward short leg by Tom Latham while wick- Somerville, hitting him for a four and a six an injury and Heinrich Klaasen will four-day series that will assist his 2018, he clinched 19 wickets at an average of etkeeper BJ Watling missed a stumping from the second and fourth balls he faced. take his place in the squad, Cricket preparation for the Proteas Test 18.42 during their 3-0 home series win versus chance on the same score. He batted for Angelo Mathews joined Karunaratne South Africa said. series,” said CSA Acting Director England Lions. over five hours, facing 245 deliveries, and and the pair put on 44 runs for the third The CSA said Second, one of the of Cricket Corrie van Zyl. In the recent series against the touring hit six fours and a six. wicket to steady the ship. new caps in the Proteas squad The Test series begins on India A, Cornwall took nine wickets in six Karunaratne and Thirimanne’s stand Sri Lanka lost Kusal Perera after announced on August 13 to play October 2 in Visakhapatnam. matches. equalled the record for the highest open- Karunaratne’s dismissal but Dhananjaya de three Tests in India in October, has suf- CSA also confirmed that the “The A-team preparation has been very ing partnership in Tests between the two Silva (14) joined Mathews and helped Sri fered an injury while practising with second Test will now be played in good,” he said. countries. In 1991, John Wright and Lanka knock off the remaining runs with the South Africa A side. He will Pune (October 10-14) while the “England Lions and India A were two qual- Trevor Franklin had also put on 161 for the two sessions to spare. require immediate surgery and he has final Test will be held in Ranchi ity opposition teams featuring guys that played first wicket in Hamilton. Mathews brought up the winning runs consequently been ruled out of the (October 19-23). Test cricket. Overall it has been very challeng- The opening stand was pivotal in Sri with a single to fine leg off Boult. touring party. Klaasen is yet to make his Test ing and it was a good place to test skills that Lanka achieving the highest successful run The second and final Test begins in Second’s place with be taken by debut and has featured in 14 ODIs I’ve been trying to perfect every year in our chase in Galle, easily surpassing the pre- Colombo on Thursday. wicketkeeper/batsman Heinrich South African batsman Heinrich Klaasen CSA/File Piture and nine T20Is for South Africa. domestic competition.