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BRIEFS CABINET APPROVES 30% SALARY CUT FOR MPS, MPLADS SUSPENDED New Delhi, April 6 (IANS)The coronavirus pandemic which he said.The purse strings of the world’s largest democracy tions of MPs.“Please note that Union Cabinet on Monday ap- India, along with countries government are being tight- stands together in these chal- MPLAD is meant to execute proved an ordinance amending around the globe is battling. ened in view of the coronavirus lenging times. I thank all the developmental works in the the Salary, Allowances and Pen- Addressing a press briefi ng, emergency and a fund -- PM parties and MPs for their sup- constituency. sion of Members of Parliament Union Information and Broad- CARES -- has been set up for port,” Shah tweeted. Suspending MPLADS is a Act, 1954 to reduce allowances casting Minister Prakash Ja- relief efforts. “I also thank the President of disservice step to the constit- and pension by 30 per cent with vadekar said that the Cabinet, Union Home Minister Amit India, Vice President and Gov- uents and it will undermine effect from April 1, for a year. chaired by Prime Minister Nar- Shah lauded the Prime Minister ernors who have decided to their role and functions,” said The President, Vice Presi- endra Modi, has also approved for the decisions. contribute voluntarily to this party’s chief spokesperson dent, and Governors have also a move to suspend the Mem- “I congratulate PM Nar- noble cause.”. Randeep Surjewala. voluntarily decided to take a bers of Parliament Local Area Fund of India.These funds will endra Modi ji, as the cabinet The opposition Congress Senior Congress Ahmed Patel pay cut as a social responsibil- Development Scheme (MP- be used to strengthen the gov- approves the Ordinance for supported the pay cut of MPs “welcomed” the Cabinet deci- ity. The money will go to the LADS) for two years (2020-21 ernment’s efforts in managing reducing allowances and pen- but criticised the suspension sion, saying that “in diffi cult Consolidated Fund of India. and 2021-22) and this amount the challenges and adverse im- sion of all MPs by 30% for a of MPLADS, saying it will “un- times it is necessary that we This is being done in light of the will also go to the Consolidated pact of Covid-19 in the country, year. The Parliament of the dermine” the role and func- help citizens”. LOCKDOWN DIARIES: Kriti Sanon uses 330 Markaz attendees take Delhi's Gujarat Police hunt for Tablighi this time to clean up her wardrobe Covid-19 tally to 523: Kejriwal member, register case and her pet New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Markaz cases, it was also due to Gandhinagar, April 6 (IANS) Phoebe finds her With 20 fresh cases reported in increase in testing by the Delhi The Gujarat Police said on play time. the last 24 hours, Delhi Chief government. Monday that it was looking Minister Arvind Kejriwal said "Testing has been doubled for a Tablighi Jamaat member here on Monday, the Covid-19 in Delhi in the last few days. suspected to be coronavirus TELANGANA case tally in the national capital Around March 25, we were positive but who had gone into had reached 523, which includ- testing 100-125 people a day. hiding since the nationwide LAUNCHES ed 330 people from the Tablighi From April 1, we are conduct- lockdown, even as four more Jamaat in Nizamuddin Markaz. ing around 500 tests per day. Tablighi members were found WHATSAPP With one death in the past 24 It will be increased to 1,000 a positive during the day. hours, the Covid-19 toll in the government has decided to day," he said. The Gujarat Police has iden- a Tablighi Jamaat follower from the Nizamuddin Markaz CHATBOT ON city was seven, he said. scale up coronavirus testing, He said the government tifi ed 126 such missing Tab- is hiding in Ahmedabad.We in Delhi.”“We identifi ed 126 COVID˨19 Addressing the media, Ke- the Chief Minister said the would receive 1,00,000 testing lighi members in the last cou- have fi led a case against him. such members till Sunday. We jriwal said, "Among the 20 Centre had approved 27,000 kits by Friday, which would fur- ple of days and hunt is still on The police will take stern ac- did not fi nd a single Tablighi new cases, 10 had attended personal protective equipment ther help increase the coronavi- for more suspected cases. tion against all such persons on Monday. Eight Tablighi the Tablighi Jamaat event in (PPEs) for Delhi, which could rus testing. From Tuesday, the Shivanand Jha, Directorate who are hiding and have not members were found corona Nizamuddin. So far, 330 peo- be delivered in a day or two. Chief Minister said ration would General of Police (DGP), told come forward regarding their positive on Sunday, and four ple from Markaz have tested On the rise in number of cases, be delivered to over 10 lakh poor the media: “We have found travel history, especially Ta- on Monday. All 12 are from positive."Stating that the city Kejriwal said apart from the who had no ration cards. that one person believed to blighi members returning Ahmedabad,” Jha said. MUMBAI, PUNE PVT HOSPITALS ISOLATED AS 130 STAFF TEST COVID˨19 POSITIVE

Mumbai/Pune, April 6 cials said here on Monday.The The infections reportedly hap- from where the infection may pending the outcome, the hos- Hyderabad, April (IANS) In a huge health scare, BrihanMumbai Municipal Cor- pened after two Covid-19 pa- have spread.Last week, two pital has been declared a con- 6 (IANS)As part of its two major private hospitals, poration (BMC) has declared tients and two suspected cases nurses serving in the ICU tested tainment zone. efforts to provide au- one in Mumbai and another the Wockhardt Hospital near were shifted here from the Kas- positive, and then the infec- In Pune’s D. Y. Patil Hospi- thentic information to in Pune have been declared as Mumbai Central a contain- turba Hospital a fortnight ago. tions spread quickly, affecting tal, at least 92 staffers including citizens on Covid-19, "containment zones" after at ment zone after at least 29 staff- While the two patients were 29 including the doctors.The doctors and nurses tested posi- Telangana government least 130 staffers including doc- ers including three doctors and kept in the isolation ward, the BMC has taken the swabs of an- tive after they treated an acci- on Monday launched tors, nurses and patients were 26 nurses were found Covid-19 two suspect cases were kept other 270 staffers and patients dent victim who turned out to its official WhatsApp found Covid-19 positive, offi - positive last week, offi cials said. with other patients in the ICU at the hospital for testing, and be a Covid-19 positive. Chatbot. Launching the Chat- bot -- ATS Gov Covid Coronavirus opportunity for India Delhi violence: Jamia researcher’s Info (on 9000 658 658) -- Minister for Information Technology K. T. Rama to unite as one: Rahul police custody extended Rao said that the state New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A sised the need of testing as "If youth wing of the Rashtriya government has part- day after the nation showed testing is not exponentially Janata Dal (RJD).Additional nered with WhatsApp unity and solidarity against ramped up, we will be wasting Chief Metropolitan Magistrate to establish a dedicated the coronovirus on the call precious time in the fi ght to Sudhir Kumar Sirohi allowed coronavirus helpline for of the Prime Minister, former save lives. Haider's custodial interroga- citizens to receive accu- Congress President Rahul We just cannot afford to lose tion after Delhi Police contend- rate information on the Gandhi sees an "opportunity" even a single day."Priyanka ed that he needed to be con- pandemic. for the country to "unite" de- Gandhi Vadra also on Mon- fronted with other accused and “We are doing every- spite differences and forge day appealed to the citizens unearth the larger conspiracy. thing we can to keep one purpose to defeat the to raise their voice for "test- He was presented in the court our citizens safe in these deadly virus. ences of religion, caste & class; ing" more people to contain at the end of his three-day re- challenging times and Rahul Gandhi shared a pic- to forge one common pur- the spread of the coronavirus. mand.Widespread violence be- urge everyone to stay ture of two boys of different pose: the defeat of this deadly Priyanka tweeted in Hin- tween groups supporting the indoors and ensure they religions playing with colour virus.""Compassion, empathy di and said, "To stop the New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The day.Meeran Haider was ar- changed citizenship law and rely only on verifi ed on Holi and tweeted "The & self sacrifi ce are central to spread of the coronovirus, police custody of a 35-year-old rested for allegedly hatching a opposing it had spiraled out of channels of informa- coronavirus is an opportu- this idea. Together we will win the only way is to test more Jamia Millia Islamia research conspiracy to incite violence in control in February, leaving 53 tion,” he said. nity for India to unite as one this battle," tweeted Gandhi. people so that the infected scholar was extended by nine the northeast Delhi in Febru- people dead and scores injured ....Continue on Page 3 people, putting aside differ- The party on Monday empha- can be treated." days by a Delhi court on Mon- ary. He is president of Delhi's in its wake. TELANGANA CM URGES PM TO EXTEND LOCKDOWN BY COUPLE OF WEEKS

Hyderabad, April 6 (IANS) appealing to the Prime Minister country's economy would suf- the Telangana Rashtra Samithi there could no control on move- Telangana Chief Minister K. Chan- and Government of India to extend fer because of lockdown, it can (TRS) chief said if the lockdown ment of people. "All will come out drashekhar Rao on Monday sug- lockdown without hesitation. be revived by working hard and was not extended, the sacrifice of at once and we will not be in a po- gested that the nationwide lock- Lockdown is the only weapon by making sacrifices over next three weeks would go in vain. sition to allow some people and down should be extended for a we have to control the spread of six months to one year. "We can He said Boston Consultancy stop others," he said.Stating that couple of weeks to contain the this disease and avoid a situation revive the economy but not the Group (BCG) in its survey favoured the US is facing a terrible situation spread of coronavirus.He appealed which countries like the US, Spain dead. The human life is the most lockdown till June 3 as it predicted with heaps of bodies in its fi nancial to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italy are facing," he told a precious," he said.Stating that In- that the spread of COVID-19 would capital New York, KCR said without to extend the lockdown beyond news conference.KCR, as Rao is dia has so far done well to control reach a peak by June.KCR said if lockdown, India would have also April 14 for one or two weeks."I am popularly known, said though the the situation through lockdown, the lockdown was lifted on April 15, faced a bad situation. Indian Horizon 2 City Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Social distancing the norm as Railways attended 1.25 lakh calls DJB tankers supply water on its helplines in 10 days New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The swered over 80,000 queries on New Delhi, April 6 Indian railways has attended one-on-one basis in the first 10 (IANS) With hundreds of over 1.25 lakh calls from its newly days of the lockdown, in addition Delhi areas dependent formed Railway Control Office to queries answered by its IVRS on Delhi Jal Board tank- during the first 10 days of the 21- facility," it said, adding that while ers for daily supply of day nationwide lockdown amid the queries are mostly for com- potable water, the scene the coronavirus crisis, officials mencement of train services and nowadays around tank- said on Monday. the relaxed refund rules (which ers supplying the elixer of The railway ministry in a state- itself was done on the basis of the life amid the coronavirus ment said that to assist railway feedback from public), the social lockdown is in stark con- passengers, other citizens and media is flush with appreciation trast to what it was during help resolve issues in freight op- of Railways' efforts in these try- normal times. erations, Indian railways has (esp Twitter) and email (railma- ing times. The ministry added Earlier, people used to opened a Railway Control Office [email protected]). that calls received on helpline mill around the taps on around the tankers in wash hands thoroughly colonies or JJ slum clus- after the declaration of the lock- "This is to ensure seamless flow 138 are geo-fenced i.e. calls land the tanker and shoulder groups. We ensure that and frequently, maintain- ters where, according to down. "Since its inception a few of information and suggestions on the nearest Railway Divisional their way through the policemen accompany ing distance from each the DJB, it was not feasi- days back, the facility has become between railway administration Control Office (manned round- crowd to fill their buck- the tankers to ensure that other and not touching ble to deliver piped water. a huge management success so and general public during the the-clock by Railway personnel ets and pots. But now, people stand in queues at their faces." According to govern- much so that railway personnel lockdown," it said. well-versed in local language and thanks largely to a Police mandated distance from While the DJB is sup- ment data, about 675 JJ have responded to over 1.25 lakh The ministry said that the familiar with local issues) as per Constable accompanying each other," a DJB official plying piped water to clusters and 100 unau- queries in the first 10 days (even control office is being manned the location of the caller. each tanker, people will- told IANS. about 93 per cent of the thorised colonies in the during the lockdown period) on round-the-clock by Director- "This ensures that callers re- ingly or otherwise have to As for the safety of DJB city, about seven per cent city are yet to get piped designated communication plat- level officers and these officers ceive information and guidance maintain the mandatory workers, the official said of the area is dependent water supply. Now, with a forms, 87 per cent (over 1.09 lakh) monitor citizen feedback and in the language that they are com- social distancing. the department has given on the tankers for their large population living in of which were handled through their suggestions received on so- fortable speaking," it said. The In- "The DJB is follow- face masks and gloves to daily water supply. Delhi government's night direct human interaction over the cial media and email, and ensure dian railways had suspended the ing all social distancing all its staff. The area where the shelters, the DJB is also phone," it said. that appropriate action is taken passenger, mail and express train norms and ensuring that "The DJB has also piped water cannot reach supplying water to these The ministry said the Railway to alleviate any difficulties faced services from March 24 to April people do not gather trained staff on how to are mostly unauthorised shelters as well. Control Office has been doing by railway customers (especially 14 in view of the nationwide lock- 24x7 monitoring of four commu- in goods transportation) during down. Only freight and special nication and feedback platforms the period of the lockdown. parcel trains are running to en- Test more, treat more should be the - Helplines 139, 138, social media "RailMadad Helpline 139 an- sure the supply of essential items. mantra: Priyanka Gandhi AIIMS RDA urges 63% men among New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) is aggressive and extensive individuals in coronavirus PM to protect corona positive Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on testing. Let government be- hotspots in the country. Monday appealed to the gin that effort today." Amid rising deaths due to healthcare workers cases in M'rashtra: citizens to raise their voice He also welcomed the coronavirus, the Congress for "testing" more people suggestions given by the has demanded that more New Delhi, April 6 -- have come forward Govt data to contain the spread of the ICMR on Sunday to test people should be tested to (IANS) The Resident with issues related to coronavirus. more people: "I welcome detect the disease and con- Doctors' Association of availability of personal New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) with three deaths on April 3, Priyanka tweeted in Hin- voice for more testing." For- ICMR's new advice to tain the spread of the virus the All India Institute protective equipment Men are more susceptible to followed by 13 on April 6. di and said, "To stop the mer Union Minister P. Chi- government to do 'rapid while questioning the gov- of Medical Sciences (PPEs), Covid-19 test- the deadly novel coronavirus Mumbai is the worst af- spread of the coronovirus, dambaram also tweeted on antibody tests' starting ernment on allowing the (AIIMS), Delhi, here ing equipment and than women, data released on fected by the epidemic at 458 the only way is to test more Monday demanding exten- in hotspots. According to export of the kits". on Monday, wrote to quarantine facilities Monday by the Maharashtra cases, followed by Pune, Thane people so that the infected sive testing. He said: "There many doctors, this advice The Congress said on Prime Minister Naren- on social media," the government showed. Of the and Sangli with 100, 82, and 25 can be treated." "Test more is unanimity among epi- was overdue." The ICMR on Sunday, "Why has the BJP dra Modi, expressing association said. total 748 coronavirus positive patients respectively. people, treat more people demiologists, doctors and Sunday issued an advisory govt allowed testing kits to concern over targeting Speaking to IANS, cases in the western state, 63 The Maharashtra govern- should be mantra today, I district-level administrators for carrying out anti-body be exported to foreign na- of doctors and other RDA president Adarsh per cent are men. ment has collected 16,000 request you to raise your that the need of the hour testing for all symptomatic tions for so long. healthcare profession- Pratap Singh said, According to the Medical samples till now, of which 96 als for raising genuine "There have been in- Education and Drugs Depart- per cent have tested nega- issues related to Co- cidents when doctors ment data, 45 persons have tive. Meanwhile, total corona Delhi air quality turns foul as vid-19. "Over the last were targeted for raising succumbed to the deadly cases in India have crossed few days, our frontline genuine concerns re- pathogen till now in Maha- 4,000-mark with 109 deaths. healthcare workers lated to Covid-19. They rashtra, a mortality rate of 6.01 Globally, nearly 70,000 people firecrackers go off during 9pm 9 min -- doctors, nurses and are even transferred or per cent. have died and over 1.25 million other support staff sacked in some cases." The number of deaths spiked tested positive. New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) firecrackers. According to As per the Central Pollu- center at the Indian Me- Air pollution in the national the System of Air Quality tion Control Board (CPCB), teorological Department capital and its surrounding and Weather Forecasting air quality index in Rohini (IMD). Due to western dis- Entrance exams including JNU, UGC regions spiked drastically and Research, the air qual- stood at 194 and that of turbance, there will be a on Monday, a day after ity index (AQI) which was Mundaka docked at 185. thunderstorm tomorrow, people bursted firecrackers earlier in the "good" cat- Other major cities such as which will further clear up NET, PhD, NEET, TTE postponed to "challenge the darkness" egory due to complete lock- Pune, Mumbai and Ahmed- the air, Srivastava added. as a sign of participation in down in the country, now abad recorded the air qual- Environmentalists also New Delhi, April 6 for submission of appli- CBSE, NIOS and NTA to pone the NEET examina- Prime Minister Narendra stands in the "satisfactory" ity in the "satisfactory" cat- condemned the act of (IANS) The Ministry of cations for various ex- prepare a revised sched- tions. Admission cards Modi's call for switching category at 87 due to the egory with the overall AQI bursting crackers at a time Human Resource De- aminations". ule of examinations. were to be issued for the off lights and lighting diyas pollution caused by burst- value standing at 58, 79 and when the country was in- velopment has decided The Union Minister Along with this, autono- NEET exams but have and lamps to fight against ing of firecrackers. 92, respectively. haling fresh air. "People to postpone entrance said: "This includes ad- mous bodies and the not been issued. Now, coronavirus crisis. Among several stations aceThe air pollution due should have controlled exams including JNU, mission examinations of NCERT have been asked the Ministry has issued The Prime Minister had monitored by SAFAR, Del- bursting of crackers is tem- their emotions. The inci- UGC, NET and IGNOU Jawaharlal Nehru Uni- to prepare an alternative a notice to postpone the called for a nine-minute hi's Chandni Chowk, IIT porary and will subside in dent has drastically affect- PhD and several others versity UGC NET, IG- academic calendar. examinations. candlelight vigil in a bid to Delhi and Mathura Road re- a day. The deteriorated air ed birds, animals and hu- keeping in mind the lock- NOU PhD, ICAR exam, The Ministry has taken "After the nationwide dispel the darkness spread corded the air in the amod- quality will come back to man health," said Vikrant down. NCHM-G and manage- this step so that all stu- lockdown is implement- by the pandemic but in- erate' category with the AQI normal soon," said Kuldeep Tongad, environment con- Human Resource De- ment course." The dead- dents can apply for these ed, it is no longer pos- stead of lighting candles, value standing at 95, 103 Srivastava, who heads the servationist and founder of velopment Minister Ra- line for all these exams exams with ease and ac- sible to conduct this type people resorted to bursting and 153, respectively. regional meteorological Social Action for Forest. mesh Pokhriyal Nishank has been extended by cessibility. of examination," said a said: "The Director Gen- one month. In view of the risk of senior official. eral of National Testing The Ministry of Human coronavirus infection, The JEE Main exami- Agency has been advised Resource Development the Central government nations have also been Meet the good samaritans to stranded to postpone the last date has also directed the has also decided to post- postponed. tourists in Delhi's Paharganj

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Twice a day, the people supposed to return to Kol- the government to provide It's a sunny day in Delhi and gather near the gate num- kata on March 23 as we had them railway reservations in normal times the tourists ber one of the New Delhi the railway reservation." once the train services are would have been enjoying in railway station, which falls "But suddenly train services operational so that they can the national capital and the in the Paharganj locality, to were suspended and due return their home. hotel staff happily serving collect the food brought for to that we were stranded When asked if the hotels, them for those extra bucks, them either by the govern- here," Sarkar said. where they have been stay- but difficult situations have ment or the NGOs. He said that along with ing since lockdown was forced both to stand togeth- The people, hailing from him there are eight people charging money, he said, er, wait in queues for food the different parts of the who are staying in the hotel "They were demanding and hope for the lockdown country, have only demand near the New Delhi Railway money earlier. But we com- period not to get extended. that the government buy station since March 21. plained to the police officials With no money left, over them the rail tickets once Narrating his ordeal, he and then they directed the 850 tourists and the work- the services are resumed said, everyday we stand in hotel owners not to charge ers and helpers of the hotels to help them reach their queues to get the food. "We us." Savita Das, a resident near the New Delhi Rail- homes as they are not left are thankful to the people of Jharkhand's Jamshedpur way Station are stranded with any money. Speak- of Delhi and the govern- has similar problem. since the lockdown was ing to IANS, Gopal Sarkar, ment for helping us in such She said, the group of 20 announced. For the last 12 a resident of West Bengal's times," he said. He further people along with her start- War Against Corona Virus : On Request of Prime Minister Narender Modi Small Childern Lighting Lamps in Dda Flats days they are being provid- Kolkata said, "We had came said that they have no mon- ed their journey on March mata sundari Road New Delhi. Remembered that prime minister urged people to switch off the lights at their homes ed food by the Delhi govern- to visit several places in the ey left with them to return to 15 to visit Vaishno Devi and light up lamps, candles or mobile phone torches for nine minutes at 9 pm on April 5 to display the country's ment and NGOs. month of March. We were their homes and demanded shrine. "collective resolve" to the defeat the menace of COVID-19. Indian Horizon Tuesday, April 7, 2020 State 3 Gambhir pledges Rs 50 lakh PepsiCo India commits 25,000 more to battle COVID-19

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Former India cricketer and testing kits, over 50 lakh meals BJP MP Gautam Gambhir has pledged to donate Rs 50 New Delhi, April 6 the diagnostic units are lakh more to the Delhi Gov- (IANS) Extending its sup- critical requirements at ernment for procurement port to the fight against this stage." He further of medical equipment and coronavirus pandemic, added that, PepsiCo India treatment of COVID-19 pa- PepsiCo India has com- stands committed to lend- tients in the national capital. mitted to provide 25,000 ing its full support to both In a letter, Gambhir said: "It testing kits to healthcare the Central and state gov- is stated by Delhi Deputy and diagnostic facilities. ernments in their fight to Chief Minister Manish Siso- Further, the company has collectively overcome the dia that funds are needed to also committed to provide global health challenge. meet the growing demand over 50 lakh meals to sup- To further mobilise for medical equipment in port families impacted by funds, PepsiCo India has several Delhi Government the coronavirus outbreak. launched a double match- hospitals." donate his two years' salary towards "PepsiCo India along ing gifts programme "In addition to Rs 50 lakh which I Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance with PepsiCo Founda- which involves its employ- pledged two weeks ago, I would fur- and Relief in Emergency Situations tion, the philanthropic ees lending their support ther like to pledge Rs 50 lakh from my Fund (PM CARES Fund) set up for arm of PepsiCo, has com- to communities that are MP LAD to your kind office with the fight against coronavirus pandemic. mitted to provide over 5 impacted by COVID-19. hope that the said amount would be He has already released Rs one million meals to support As part of the programme, useful in the procurement of equip- crore out of his MP Local Area De- families impacted by the PepsiCo Foundation will ment for medical staff and treatment velopment Scheme (MPLADS) Fund COVID-19 outbreak. This match all employee do- of COVID-19 patients. East Delhi has towards the relief efforts amid the initiative is part of Pep- nations by two-fold and a large number of daily wage labour- coronavirus outbreak. Before that, the siCo's #GiveMealsGive- give the total accumulated ers and many were not able to make BJP MP had said that his foundation, Hope global programme. their centralised kitchens novative New Diagnostics by the Indian Govern- fund to the NGO partners arrangements for their food due to Gautam Gambhir Foundation, was The company is also ex- where they are partner- (FIND). FIND, a non-prof- ment to scale up access working with the com- the 21-day lockdown. Over 4,000 con- distributing food packets to poor peo- tending support to the ing closely with the local it organization, is World to COVID-19 testing," it pany. "PepsiCo globally firmed coronavirus cases have been ple in his constituency in New Delhi. healthcare and diagnostic authorities for distribu- Health Organization's said. Ahmed ElSheikh, has announced its com- reported so far in the country and East Delhi has a large number of daily facilities, supplementing tion of meals. The com- (WHO) collaborating cen- President, PepsiCo India, mitment to fight the coro- more than 100 lives have been lost. In wage labourers and many were not their efforts to combat the pany has also partnered tre for laboratory strength- said: "India, like the rest navirus pandemic. The Delhi itself, more than 500 cases have able to make arrangements for their pandemic by providing with Smile Foundation to ening and diagnostic of the world, is facing an major focus of this global been reported and several people food due to the 21-day lockdown. 25,000 COVID-19 testing provide dry food rations technology evaluation. unprecedented challenge. effort includes providing have lost their lives due to COVID-19. Over 4,000 confirmed coronavirus kits," the company said to support meals for over It works closely with the We at PepsiCo India are protective gear to health- "Kindly direct the officers-in-charge cases have been reported so far in the in a statement. PepsiCo 8,000 vulnerable families Union Ministry of Health fully committed to sup- care workers, testing and to share requirements with my office. country and more than 100 lives have India has partnered with adversely impacted by the & Family Welfare. porting the nation in its screening services as well During this time of pandemic, the been lost. In Delhi itself, more than Akshaya Patra Founda- COVID-19 outbreak. "These testing kits will fight against COVID-19. as providing 50 million welfare of the citizens of Delhi is of 500 cases have been reported and sev- tion to provide cooked For the testing kits, Pep- be deployed across pub- Providing meals to the meals through various utmost importance," it added. The eral people have lost their lives due to meals to the underserved siCo India has partnered lic and private healthcare economically weaker sec- partnerships,a the com- East Delhi MP has already pledged to COVID-19. communities, through with Foundation for In- laboratories identifiedtions and testing kits to pany statement said. Bite-size mobile streaming service AIIMS RDA urges PM to Quibi now in India protect healthcare workers

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) will charge Indian users Rs slate from filmmakers like a slew of celebrities ranging New Delhi, April 6 healthcare workers were targeted for rais- the association said it The much-hyped mobile 669 per month. While Kat- Steven Spielberg, Guillermo from Chrissy Teigen to Bill (IANS) The Resident -- doctors, nurses and ing genuine concerns would be thankful if streaming service Quibi that zenberg is Quibi's Founder del Toro, Lena Waithe and Murray. It will also offer short Doctors' Association of other support staff related to Covid-19. the government helped offers "quick-bite" original and Chairman of the Board, Catherine Hardwick, Tech- news clips from BBC, NBC the All India Institute -- have come forward They are even trans- create healthy space for content of 10 minutes or less Whitman is the platform's Crunch reported. Launching News and ViacomCBS's "60 of Medical Sciences with issues related to ferred or sacked in debate and discussion for smartphone users has ar- CEO. Quibi aims to bring you with nearly 50 shows, the ini- Minutes". "Today we are liv- (AIIMS), Delhi, here availability of personal some cases." to aid healthcare work- rived in India, offering users a new content --ranging from tial lineup includes "Chrissy's ing through another revolu- on Monday, wrote to protective equipment Dr Singh said many ers rather than ridicule new entertainment platform drama, comedy, documenta- Court" , "Shape of Pasta", tion in entertainment, this Prime Minister Naren- (PPEs), Covid-19 test- doctors had reported to them. "We demand starting Monday amid the ries, news, and sports -- that "Most Dangerous Game" , time on our mobile phones," dra Modi, expressing ing equipment and the association threats all punishments with- COVID-19 lockdown. is quick enough for any in- "Survive" and docu series Whitman said earlier this concern over targeting quarantine facilities on issued by their institu- drawn and their hon- Led by longtime Holly- between moment, like coffee "Prodigy" among others. year. "Innovations in mobile of doctors and other social media," the asso- tions for raising geniune our restored," the asso- wood executive Jeffrey Kat- time, your daily skincare rou- The new service intends to technology and network ca- healthcare profession- ciation said. concerns saying "their ciation said. Singh said zenberg and former eBay tine, even bathroom breaks. start with 175 shows in the pability mean that we now als for raising genuine Speaking to IANS, social media accounts the government should CEO Meg Whitman, the The much anticipated mo- first year with regular roll have billions of users watch- issues related to Co- RDA president Adarsh are under scrutiny and use the feedback given service is now available for bile streaming service raised out of new content. To make ing billions of hours of con- vid-19. Pratap Singh said, they will face the con- by the healthcare work- a 90-day free trial for users. a whopping $1.75 billion to its programmes interesting, tent everyday on their mobile "Over the last few "There have been in- sequences." Condemn- ers "instead of rejecting After the free trial is over, it fund a star-studded content the company has signed up phones," she added. days, our frontline cidents when doctors ing those incidents, them."

Make strategy before How to keep your office sanitized lifting lockdown: Chhattisgarh CM during COVID-19 times New Delhi/Raipur, should be in place so April 6 (IANS) Chha- that the spread of the New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) In of isopropyl alcohol (70 per ous items which has a poten- tisgarh Chief Minister virus could be contained a bid to help fight against the cent)," Jain said. According to tial of multiple touches, clean, Bhupesh Baghel has and for this discussion new coronavirus pandemic the guidelines issued by the but other things include, written to Prime Min- should take place," add- (COVID-19), health experts Union Health Ministry, hand clothes (uniform), carpets, ister Narendra Modi ed Baghel. Prime Minis- have shared some tips for dis- sanitizing stations should be rugs, doormats etc. which that before allowing in- ter in his earlier meeting infecting your office to stop the installed in office premises also needs to be cleaned, the terstate travel after the with the chief ministers spread of the virus. (especially at the entry) and doctor said. lockdown period is over, had asked to give their According to the experts, of- near high contact surfaces. "Normally available disin- the government should opinion and feedback on fice spaces, including confer- In addition, all employees fectants like Lysol, Harpic, make strategy to screen the lifting of lockdown. ence rooms should be cleaned should consider cleaning the 256 DT (diluted with water) the passengers and put Baghel, in his let- every evening after office hours work area in front of them can be used to clean the floor in place a mechanism ter to the Prime Min- or early in the morning before with a disinfecting wipe prior and soap solution can be used to filter the coronavi- ister, mentioned that the rooms are occupied. to use and sit one seat further to disinfect cloth materials rus cases to make sure 1590 people have been "Cleaning and sterilization away from others, if possible. which can be washed in the it does not spread from screened till April 4 in are the essentials that need to "For sterilization of rooms, warmest water possible. Basi- one place to another. the state, out of which be followed amid the COVID with expected gatherings, us- cally cleaning has to be done As the country enters 1375 results are found spread. Depending upon the ing UV-C band of light in the effectively especially things the 12th day of lock- negative and 205 re- number of users, disinfectants room, is an easy way of disin- which are easily touchable," down, the Chhattisgarh sults are awaited. He must be used frequently. The fection. The room should be Chawla said. According to chief minister in the let- said at least 10 coro- most common and effective closed and the light should the guidelines issued by the ter wrote "If flights, rail navirus positive cases disinfectant is Sodium Hypo- not be seen directly as it can Union Health Ministry, hand and surface transport is are in Chhattisgarh out chlorite (commonly known as be dangerous for vision," she sanitizing stations should be opened then there is a of which 7 have been Household Bleach) is avail- added. installed in office premises possibility that infected cured and 3 are stable. able with 5-6 per cent solution knobs etc. should be left for one not be mixed with any other According to Dr Rakesh (especially at the entry) and persons can come to The state has not re- which can be diluted with wa- minute in contact with the so- disinfectant which are qua- Chawla, Senior Consultant, near high contact surfaces. the state and the prob- ported any death so far, ter," Dr Meenakshi Jain, Associ- lution and then wiped off. ternary ammonium com- Respiratory Medicine, Saroj In addition, all employees lem can persist, and the but in other states the ate Director, Internal Medicine, "Certain precautions are - it pounds. For electronic gad- Super Speciality Hospital in should consider cleaning the states will have to face number of cases are ris- Max Hospital Patparganj, told is essential to keep the doors gets like mobiles, desktops, Delhi, it is important to keep work area in front of them problem in contain- ing and the state could IANS. Any surface including open, ensure proper venti- laptops, mouse, keyboards, the office ambience hygienic with a disinfecting wipe prior ing this virus." "Before suffer because of pos- tabletops, countertops, tables, lation, and one should not normal sanitizers can be used and well sanitized. While to use and sit one seat further opening the interstate sible carrier entering handles, door latches and directly inhale it and should which has a composition most of us prefer to keep vari- away from others, if possible. travel, a mechanism the state, he said. Indian Horizon 4 South Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Covid-19: One more 12 new cases take Karnataka’s Covid-19 tally to 163

Bengaluru, April 6 (IANS) The wid- The other cases include a 32-year- nated hospitals across dies in TN, 50 more test ow and the brother of Karnataka’s old man from Bengaluru, primary the state. In Karnataka, fourth Covid-19 victim from Bagalkot contact of cases 43 and 44. He is 10 new dedicated In- had tested positive, along with 10 oth- Karnataka’s 152nd coronavirus posi- dian Council of Medi- positive; total cases 621 ers, taking the number of coronavirus tive case. A 62-year-old woman from cal Research (ICMR)- cases to 163, said an official here on Kerala, with travel history to Germany supported laboratories Monday. and a contact of cases 106 and 133, have been notified for “Till date, 163 covid positive cases has emerged as the 153rd case. testing coronavirus. have been confirmed. This includes A 20-year-old man from Mysuru, Meanwhile, the Kar- four deaths and 18 discharges,” said a brother of 104th case, is the 154th nataka State Board of health official. case. A 37-year-old man from the Wakf has advised all The fourth victim’s widow, 54, and same place with travel history to Delhi from the same point. The state’s 160th mosques not to allow public for Shab- his brother, 58, have turned Covid-19 is the 155th case. Similarly, a 57-year- case is a 35-year-old man from the e-Barat on Thursday during the lock- positive and designated as cases 161 old man with the same background is same place with Dubai travel history. out aimed at breaking the chain of and 162, respectively. As many as 12 the 156th case. On Monday alone, seven new cases Covid-19 contagion. “No public shall new cases have surfaced between A 22-year-old man from the same emerged from Mysuru. Cases 161 be allowed to perform religious ritu- Sunday 5 p.m. and Monday evening. place with similar travel history is the and 162 are connected to the state’s als in the qabrasthans or darghas and In the state, 136 Covid-19 patients, 157th case. Likewise, a 26-year-old fourth Covid-19 death in Bagalkot. all the gates shall be kept closed,” said including a pregnant woman, are iso- man from Mysuru is the 158th case. A The last case on Monday and the an official statement. All Waqf officers Chennai, April 6 (IANS) With ernment to set up 21 more coro- lated at designated hospitals and are 32-year-old woman from the Mysuru 163rd case is a 43-year-old Tablighi and District Waqf Advisory Commit- one more person succumbing navirus sample testing centres. stable, except three -- cases 43, 101 pharmaceutical company is the 159th pilgrim from Bengaluru rural. All of tees in the state must adhere to the to COVID-19, the death toll in Currently, the state has 17 cen- and 102 -- who continue to be critical. case, another new case originating them have been admitted to desig- orders, it said. Tamil Nadu due to coronavirus tres -- 11 government and six in increased to six while 50 more private sector. According to him, positive cases reported on Mon- the rapid test kits are expected to Private bus fares for Bangluru Amidst lockdown, Kerala HC day took the total such cases in reach the state on April 8 and will the state to 621, the Health Secre- be put to use from the next day to other cities skyrocket tary said on Monday. Speaking to onwards. Stressing that isolation comes to rescue of a cat owner reporters here, Beela Rajesh said is the only solution to check coro- Bengluru, April 6 (IANS) Fares Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Kochi, April 6 (IANS) A his request for a pass to able to cook non-vegetar- a 57-year-old women died at the navirus spread, he said the hos- of private buses from here to has not increased fares. “We cat owner on Monday got go out was rejected by ian food for his three cats, government hospital here. Her pitals in Tamil Nadu have 3,371 other cities have sky-rocketed have not increased bus fares. succour from the Kerala the police. Cat owner all of which are of good contacts are being traced. ventilators. for April 15 onward journeys Private buses may have raised High Court, when it al- N.Prakash filed his peti- breeds and his only way As for people who attended a He said about 2.10 lakh pas- in anticipation of lifting of the fares but everything depends lowed him to go out and tion after his request for out is a particular brand Tablighi Jamaat meet in Delhi sengers have been screened at lockdown. on the lifting of lockdown,” buy food for his pets, af- a pass to go out was re- of biscuits which is avail- in mid-March, she said 1,475 the airports in the state. On bus ticketing platform KSRTC Chief Traffic Manager ter the police refused his jected by the police. able in a shop near here. persons were tested, of which According to Palaniswami, the Redbus, the fare for Bengaluru- Prabakar Reddy told IANS. application. He also pointed out Substantiating his around 570 tested positive. government is planning to intro- Hyderabad travel is between Rs The KSRTC fares to Hyder- The court also in- that since he is a vegetar- claims, he, along with his Meanwhile, Chief Minister duce mobile vegetable shops in 1,899 and Rs 3,948 for April 15. abad for April 15 journey are formed that they will pass ian, he is unable to cook petition, put up the pic- K. Palanswami said orders have Chennai. A total of 94,873 cases Similarly, a ticket for Mumbai between Rs 907 and Rs 1,402, a general order to this ef- non-vegetarian food tures of his cats and also been placed for 1 lakh rapid test- were registered for violation of is costing between Rs 2,381 and significantly lower than the pri- fect . for his three cats, all of the statement of Chief ing kits from China to hasten prohibitory orders and 94,152 per- Rs 4,700. vate buses. The court during Co- which are of good breeds Minister Pinarayi Vijayan the testing process. He said Rs sons arrested and let out on bail. With the 21-day lockdown Currently, the KSRTC was vid-19 lockdown now and his only way out is a who has asked for feeding 500 crore financial assistance The Chief Minister said based blocking movement of people operating 15 buses in the 16 holds its sitting online particular brand of bis- of stray dogs. has been received from the cen- on the impact of coronavirus in across the state, many people districts amid lockdown to ferry with all the parties sitting cuits which is available in The court, after going tral government in this regard. the state a decision on holding are waiting to travel when it is district employees, municipal where they are. a shop near here. He also through his petition, gave Palaniswami said permission has the 10th standard exams will be lifted. Interestingly, the govern- employees and some workers, Cat owner N.Prakash pointed out that since he him the green signal to been sought from the central gov- taken. ment-run Karnataka State Road Reddy said filed his petition after is a vegetarian, he is un- proceed.

BJP may use ‘positives’ to widen political base in TN Top MP bureaucracy Chennai, April 6 (IANS) With the in 2014. Similarly, in the rural lo- “A good number of middle class To widen the base, the party would Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) com- cal body polls, the BJP’s vote share people, despite maintaining po- have to actively hit the streets, tak- courts coronavirus, ing eighth in terms of votes in Tamil was 1.2 per cent,” political analyst litical neutrality, is now looking at ing up the issues faced by people, Nadu in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Raveendhran Dhuraiswamy told Modi in a positive manner,” BJP said a BJP leader. Of late, the party go into isolation it has a long way to go to establish IANS. state OBC Morcha chief S.K. Khar- members have started doing that -- itself in the state, but there are sev- According to him and the party venthan told IANS. meeting the District Collectors and eral positive signs that may shorten officials, the BJP’s strong point is He claimed the party did well in giving memorandums to resolve is- Bhopal, April 6 (IANS) stayed in isolation till its growth phase, say party officials the image of Prime Minister Nar- the rural local body polls. sues faced by the people. With several members of March 30. She claimed and a political analyst. endra Modi. “The strong point is L. Murugan’s appointment as the “The DMK and the AIADMK grew the top bureaucracy in that her family had gone “In the Lok Sabha polls, the BJP the party’s majority in the present state party chief has accrued it some their party via this route. Also, the Madhya Pradesh testing through mandatory tests. was routed by the DMK-led alliance Lok Sabha. Also, it will face the next additional goodwill as he is from the party should nurture and cultivate Covid-19 positive and the Dr Veena Sinha, Ad- and the vote share came down to 3.5 general elections only in 2024,” Dh- Dalit community and is expected to more speakers for public meetings,” number of coronavirus ditional Director of the per cent from 5.5 per cent secured uraiswamy said. bring in more Dalit votes. said a party leader. cases rising at an alarm- Health Department, too ing rate, questions have have tested positive for cropped up on the offi- Covid-19. Her son had COVID19: 13 new cases in cials attending meetings arrived from the US af- Cong seeks probe into death of with the Chief Minister in ter the coronavirus out- Kerala, positive patients the war room. break. Jain-Govil and Kerala cop from coronavirus Over 100 journalists Sinha have been admit- under treatment 266 have been asked to iso- ted to Bhopal AIIMS and Thiruvananthapuram, “Today’s positive cases Thiruvananthapuram, April a comprehensive probe into the categorically say that Azeez did late themselves after one their family members are April 6 (IANS) Kerala Chief include two who had at- 6 (IANS) Even as the Congress death of Azeez. not have the coronavirus and he of them attended outgo- also quarantined. Minister Pinarayi Vijayan tended the Tablighi Jamaat led opposition in Kerala sup- Prasad said the residents at had other serious heart and kid- ing Chief Minister Kamal Some of the staff who on Monday informed that in Delhi, taking the total ported the efforts to contain the Pothencode from where Azeez ney ailments,” said Prasad. Nath’s press conference have been meeting them there are 13 new corona- who attended the meet to Covid-19 spread in the state, hailed in the capital city out- Prasad said it was on March 23 a fortnight ago. An FIR for preparing daily health virus positive cases in the 12,” said Vijayan a top leader on Monday asked skirts are living in fear and that he was brought to the state has been filed against bulletins have not been state, taking the total num- Vijayan said that while Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hence a comprehensive probe run Medical College hospital in him for hiding the infor- screened for coronavi- ber of cases in the state to we have been able to some- to conduct a detailed probe into is needed. He also demanded the capital city. mation about his daugh- rus. Around 150 Health 266. how prevent the spread, the death of former state police the release of the results of the “Azeez, who had underlying ter’s return from London Department employees Two deaths had been the news that’s coming official Abdul Azeez. Covid 19 test done on the police other ailments was angry when and testing positive for are now under medical reported previously, but from across the world is Azeez passed away on March officer. he was straightaway admitted the virus. supervision. those patients had other not that encouraging. 31 and Vijayan had announced “Azeez was a man who lived to the Covid ward and he voiced While others have been Pramod Goyal, Deputy serious underlying ail- “18 Keralites have so far it was the second death of a with his entire family consist- his displeasure. The first test facing FIRs over lesser Director of the integrated ments. Two deaths had died in various countries, coronavirus positive patient in ing of his wife, daughters and conducted on him was negative lapses, Principal Secre- disease surveillance pro- been reported previously, which are really depress- the state. grandchildren. The test results and the second test according to tary in the Health Depart- gramme, who has tested but those patients had ing. Eight are from the Congress vice-president of all his family members have the authorities turned positive. ment Pallavi Jain-Govil, Covid-19 positive had other serious underlying US and we condole the T.Sarathchandra Prasad has come and all have tested nega- Now we have come to know the who has tested positive, travelled to Indore, the ailments. deaths,” said Vijayan. now asked Vijayan to conduct tive. Now their family members third test result has come. We is now facing a barrage coronavirus hotspot in of queries over hiding the the state. information about her On Friday, IAS officer son’s return from the US and Health Corporation Karnataka Wakf tells Tablighis to take Covid-19 test on March 16. Managing Director J.J. She had been attend- Vijay Kumar tested coro- Bengaluru, April 6 (IANS) Worried over the lighi attendees, including 4 women tested posi- “Our appeal is to those Tablighis returnees treatment at Sira in Tumakuru district on return ing meetings that in- navirus positive. fallout of coronavirus spread if not contained, tive and are under treatment at the designated who did not yet report for test irrespective of from Delhi in train. cluded the Chief Minis- On Saturday, 12 IAS of- the state-run Karnataka Wakf board appealed to hospitals, while the remaining of them were iso- their health status, as they attended the event State Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa also ter, the Chief Secretary ficers of the coronavirus all Tablighi Jamaat returnees to take the Covid lated and kept in home quarantine for observa- and would have come in contact with others in- sought the help of the Muslim political and re- and the Director General core group were quaran- test at the earliest, a top official said on Monday. tion though they tested negative. fected by the virus. The simple test will show if ligious leaders to trace the remaining Tablighi of Police without going tined at home. “We have appealed to all Tablighis who re- “We don’t have data on how many Tablighis they are infected or not,” said the official on the returnees to take the test as they had fanned out through the mandatory Eight more Health turned to the state from New Delhi’s Nizamud- are across the state and how many of them par- condition of anonymity. across the state for their missionary activities. isolation. Department employees din mosque congregation (ijtema) in March ticipated in the 6-day congregation at Markaz State health commissioner P.K. Pandey on “Though we have also directed heads of Jain-Govil said her son tested positive on Satur- to take the Covid test at the state-run hospitals from March 13-18, as the sect has no registered April 3 told IANS that based on inputs from the mosques and other Islamic institutions in the had arrived from the day, said Chief Medical immediately in their interest,” Wakq board chief branch in Karnataka,” a board official told IANS. Union home ministry and the state police, about state to contact the Tablighi returnees, the 21- US on March 16 and the and Health Officer Bho- executive Islauddin Gadyal said in a statement The state’s Muslim leaders, including former 1,000 people in the state were linked to the Tab- day lockdown since March 25, ban on mass USA was not among the pal Sudhir Kumar Dahe- here. Though the state government learnt about ministers and legislators also appealed to all Ta- lighi attendees and efforts were on to trace and prayers (namaz) at masjids and absence of 12 nations listed by the ria. Eleven more Health 400 Tablighis returning to the southern state af- blighi returnees who are yet to test to inform the isolate them. public transport are delaying their efforts to government notification Department staffers re- ter the event, 200-250 of them took the test at the state health department on their whereabouts Of the 20 Tablighis testing positive, a 65-year- reach out to the attendees for testing,” the of- for restrictions to be ob- ported positive during state-run hospitals till date. About 20 of the Tab- and their health status. old patient died on March 27 while he was under ficial added. served. She said her son the weekend. Indian Horizon Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Nation 5 Northeast’s first Covid-19 patient now free of infection UP’s Covid-19 cases Imphal/Guwahati, April 6 positive. They said that on ed with the nCoV. Besides, four (IANS) There is good news from the same day, (March 19) the persons from Assam and three Manipur, where a 23-year-old younger brother of the woman people from Tripura, who at- surge past 300 mark; 50 woman, who had returned had arrived in Kolkata from At- tended the congregation, have from the UK and became the lanta. Both stayed in a hotel in tested positive for COVID-19 pc from Jamaat first positive coronavirus case in Kolkata and arrived in Imphal and they are under treatment the entire northeastern region, on March 21 by a private air- in north India hospitals. Health was now declared completely liner via Agartala airport. officials in Aizawl on Monday free of the dreaded virus. In all, there are 30 positive said that the 50-year-old Mizo Manipur Health and Family cases in four northeastern man was still at the Intensive Welfare Minister Langpoklak- states - Assam (26), Manipur Care Unit of the Zoram Medi- pam Jayantakumar Singh, in (2), Mizoram (1) and Arunachal cal College and Hospital in a Facebook post on Monday, lar. Let’s continue to fight and ted on March 23 after she tested Pradesh (1) and 27 of the 30 Aizawl. “His fever was a little said: “The much awaited news endeavour more to ensure that positive. “Her family members’ took part in Tablighi Jamaat controlled. of our daughter Vimi’s final our state is completely free from swab samples were also tested congregation at Nizamuddin The gentleman’s wife and COVID-19 test report has come nCOVID-19 spread.” negative earlier,” the officials in Delhi, while the others were two children’s swab samples out negative. Now she is com- According to the health of- said. The officials said that the this Manipuri woman and a had earlier tested negative pletely free from the COVID-19 ficials in Imphal, the woman woman, who returned hom Mizoram man who had re- and they are staying at home,” virus. It’s a huge achievement is now undergoing treatment from London, via Delhi and turned from the Netherlands, Mizoram’s nodal officer for for the whole medical depart- at Imphal’s Jawaharlal Nehru then Kolkata on March 19, did respectively. Another 52-year- integrated disease control sur- ment in general and the doctors Institute of Medical Sciences not reveal her travel history old trader in Assam’s Kamrup veillance programme Pachuau and staffs of JNIMS in particu- (JNIMS), where she was admit- earlier before she was detected (Metro) district was also infect- Lalmalsawma told IANS. Lucknow, April 6 (IANS) The He said that the maximum and VIMSAR-Burla. He also direct- number of coronavirus cases in number of Tablighi cases had Strict action if someone communalises ed officials to ensure at least 1,000 Uttar Pradesh crossed the 300 been reported from Agra (29) tests per day in Odisha by April 10. mark on Monday. while Lucknow had 12 cases. To make the medical teams The state’s tally now stands The official said that in such COVID situation: Odisha CM well-equipped to fight the spread at 305, where 159 coronavirus circumstances, it would be pre- Bhubaneswar, April 6 (IANS) He also emphasised on scaling of coronavirus, the Chief Min- positive cases are linked to the mature to say whether the lock- Odisha Chief Minister Naveen up corona test facilities across the ister stressed the need for suf- Tablighi Jamaat congregation, down would be lifted after April Patnaik on Monday directed the state. ficient number of Personal Pro- health officials said. 15. police to be vigilant and take strict As of now, test facilities are tective Equipment (PPEs), and Briefing reporters on Mon- “The situation is sensitive and action against those trying to available at Regional Medical Re- other equipment for medical pro- day, Additional Chief Secretary even the slightest error could communalise Covid-19 situation search Centre (RMRC), All India fessionals. Home, Avanish Awasthi said lead to a resurgence of corona in the state. Institute of Medical Sciences (AI- Patnaik also reviewed the that with the Tablighi Jamaat cases,” he said. Reviewing the current health- IMS), and SCB Medical College opening of new Covid hospitals corona patients constituting Awasthi added that the test- care situation, the Chief Minister and Hospital. across Odisha and asked officials more than 50 per cent of the ing facilities for corona cases warned of zero tolerance to mis- The Chief Minister directed to to develop additional capacity of total cases, it is now important have been strengthened and ten chief-mongers and asked police to expedite the process of developing at least 3,000 beds by April 15 in to track the contacts of the in- medical colleges would now be ensure social harmony. test facilities at MKCG-Berhampur the state. fected persons. testing centres for the patients. Focus on all classes of people: Kamal tells Modi

Chennai, April 6 (IANS) Actor- Kamal Haasan in an open let- to come on to your side and help.” demic. Charging Modi of giving a I know they were intellectuals “The common populace cannot cum-politician Kamal Haasan, ter to Modi said as millions of “India’s biggest potential is its hu- spirited election-style campaign first. It’s the intellect that guides be blamed for being ill-prepared President of Makkal Needhi daily wage labourers, house-helps, man potential and we have tided idea while addressing the nation one into choosing a path of righ- for a crisis of this magnitude but Maiam (MNM) on Monday urged street-cart vendors, auto-rickshaw over bigger crises in the past. We Kamal Haasan added: “It seems teousness, equality and prosper- you can be and shall be blamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to and taxi drivers and helpless mi- will overcome this too but it must you are comfortable outsourcing ity for all,” he added. for this. The government is ap- focus on all sections of the society grant workers struggle to see light be done in a way that brings ev- responsible behavior to the com- On combating the Covid-19 pan- pointed and paid by the people to while combating the Coronavirus at the end of the tunnel, the focus eryone together and doesn’t be- mon people and transparency to demic Kamal Haasan told Modi keep their lives normal and safe,” attack and its impact on the nation seems to be on securing only an come yet another reason to choose the state governments. This is the that the country did not learn the he said. and not just the middle-class. already well-built middle class for- sides,” he added. perception you are creating, espe- lessons early enough. Events of these magnitude Terming that he is angry at the tress. According to Kamal Haasan, cially amongst those who spend “When we eventually woke out get etched in history for two way the Central government has “I would like to see you doing while Covid-19 will continue to enough time working toward and of our slumber, you ordered an reasons, one being the devas- handled the Coronavirus pan- more to secure everybody’s for- find more victims, a fertile play- intellectualizing for a great today entire nation of 1.4 bn people to tation (illness and death) that demic he told Modi: “This is the tress and ensure that nobody goes ground for hunger is being created and tomorrow for India.” shut down within 4 hours. A mere they cause due to their core na- first crisis, the first epidemic that to bed hungry,a Kamal Haasan in the nation. “I am sorry if I have offended 4 hour notice period for the people ture. The second being the long the top of the society has inflicted said. He said HED20 (Hunger, Exhaus- you with the use of the word in- when you had a 4 month notice term impact of what they teach upon the bottom. And the top- “Sir, this is the time to listen to tion, Deprivation) is a malady that tellectual here, for I know that period!a he said. According to Ka- humans to prioritise and the most, i.e, you sir seem interested voices who truly care. I do care. It’s is smaller in profile but far deadlier you and your government does mal Haasan visionary leaders are kind of socio-cultural changes in bailing out everybody but those the time to smudge all boundaries compared to Covid-19 and would not like that word. But I am a fol- ones who work on solutions long they bring about, Kamal Haas- at the bottom.” and give a clarion call to everyone have a longer impact than the pan- lower of Periyar and Gandhi and before problems become big. an said.

Goa to undertake Kolkata sweet shop Covid-19 knocks at COVID-19 survey: CM comes up with Corona Thackeray’s doorstep

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Co- Sandesh, Corona Cake vid-19 has apparently reached Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) Now the “Corona sandesh is not for sale. the doorstep of Maharashtra dreaded coronavirus has a sweet We are handing it out to all our Chief Minister Uddhav Thacker- avatar. A famous Bengali sweet customers for free as part of our ay’s private residence ‘Matoshri’ shop chain in Kolkata has come social duty to make people aware in Bandra. A tea-vendor sell- up with its new offerings -- Co- about the dangerous virail infec- ing tea near the VVIP home has rona Sandesh and Corona Cake tion,” said an official of Hindu- been found Covid-19 positive, -- to spread awareness about the stan Sweets at its headquarters in sending the state and health of- where the CM’s residence is lo- deadly Covid-19 disease declared south Kolkata’s Jadavpur. ficials in a tizzy. cated in Bandra east and now a pandemic by the World Health The chain is known for its tra- As an immediate precaution, the tea-seller’s contact tracking Panaji, April 6 (IANS) The “The information gathered Organisation. dition of producing sweets chris- the BrihanMumbai Municipal is underway. Goa government will under- will be passed on to Public The sandesh and cake, both tened after big happenings. Corporation (BMC) on Mon- Contacted for their reaction, take a statewide survey to Health Centre personnel con- shaped like the novel coronavi- During the India-Bangladesh day sprayed disinfectants in the top aides of the CM and his of- trace any potentially suspect cerned, who will then assess rus, are prominently displayed pink ball Test at the Eden Gar- entire locality and surround- fice declined to comment on the coronavirus case, in which all the data,” the Chief Minister alongside other sweets in the re- dens last November, the chain’s ings. The police, BMC and state matter, nor was it clear whether households will be covered, said. “This is a 100 per cent tail chain’s outlets. But there is Pink Ball sandesh had sold like health authorities have sealed Thackeray was present at his Chief Minister Pramod Sawant community survey. Everyone one important difference. hot cakes. off most parts of Kala Nagar residence on Monday. said on Monday. in Goa should cooperate,” The Chief Minister said the Sawant said. survey will start from April 11, The Chief Minister an- so that when the 21-day na- nounced a 20 per cent hike in Spitting corona patients in HP to be booked for attempt to murder tionwide lockdown ends on salaries of health workers as April 14, the coastal state was well as sweepers and security Shimla, April 6 (IANS) A patient,” he said in a vid- three months. According able to consider the next step guards involved in coronavi- coronavirus positive pa- eo message to the media. to state’s health bulletin to tackle the spread of corona- rus relief work. Those engaged tient spitting on someone He said that 52 persons on Sunday, seven corona- virus. in crisis management activi- will be booked on charge have disclosed their re- virus patients have been “The survey over three days ties across hierarchies would of attempt to murder, cent foreign and inter- undergoing treatment in and ill be conducted by nearly be provided Rs 50 lakh insur- Himachal Pradesh Direc- state travel history to the the state. One patient was 7,000 government servants as ance cover each under cen- tor General of Police S.R. Himachal Police after his discharged after treat- well as contract workers em- tral government initiatives to Mardi said on Monday. warning on Sunday. ment, while one died. ployed by the state,” Sawant combat COVID-19. He said such an inci- He had warned that con- Four other patients told reporters in Panaji. “In case some personnel like dent was reported from a cealing such information, have been undergoing The survey’s objective was sweepers and security guards hospital in the hill state. especially by members treatment outside the to identify foreigners or per- are working for private agen- “And in case any per- of the Tablighi Jamaat state. sons who may have returned cies, the latter will be directed son gets infected thus and after return from Niza- All seven patients under to Goa from other states and to increase their salaries by 20 dies of COVID-19, a case muddin Markaz in Delhi, der or murder charge. To ting, the state last week treatment in Himachal to identify persons with fever per cent for the efforts they are of murder would be regis- would lead to a criminal prevent COVID-19 trans- prohibited the sale and are said to be members of or flu-like symptoms. putting in,” Sawant said. tered against the accused case on attempt to mur- mission through spit- use of chewing gum for the Tablighi Jamaat. IndianIndian Horizon EDIT Thursday, March 26 2020 66 EDIT Tuesday, April 7, 2020 GenderLockdown budgeting brings to fails the fore to address cops’ grit, all compassion problems Indian Horizon Hanif QureshI many debates about the nature and ing the decisions. Sardar Patel’s vi- the police was clearly visible through By Jayshree Sengupta right age of marriage is a welcome workplace. 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IPS or the Indian Police Service, was and the need for implementing gov- specting shelter homes, distributing while themselves being away from commission (PC) on a par with their of 18 which makes them vulner- All this requires detailed atten- sponsible for women developing Also, to give a bigger market to reach one million worldwide within laid by the Indian Councils Act, 1861. ernment decisions, especially tough food and essential medical supplies, their families and even going without male colleagues. The verdict opens able to patriarchy and torture by tion. complications. Unfortunately, products made by women, han- days. India, too, has seen an increase mothers-in-lawIt was called the and Superior leads Police to early Ser - onesWhile like the curfews government and lockdowns. doesn’t theoperating allocation the control on health room remainshelplines, dloomfood and and water handicrafts at times. 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India of style, interior decoration and Part XIV of the Constitution of India The police may not be at the core of full. Working understaffed and with the police, medical personnel, and motions, rank and pension. Reeking tion and training in some skills ticipation in the workforce at 34 also has a large number of female fashion like Bollywood stars and hension that it is the healthcare profes- toand enhance the All India their Services earning Act, power. 1951. pernational cent decision-making,is one of the worst but cerin - suicides.scant resources, Women’s but mentalalways withhealth grit topother designers. emergency Aiming services. at all these The Constituent Assembly saw tainly it is at the centre of implement- and compassion, the humane face of IANS ofsionals gender and discrimination frontline workers and violativewho will There has to be a policy to incen- the world. The world average is is increasingly a problem and has problems and resolving them tivise parents to let their daugh- 50 per cent. Women drop out of to be tackled. call for careful gender budgeting ofbear Article the brunt 14 that of thisguarantees surge, the equality, exodus ters study further or learn some the workforce for various reasons. Small-scale women entrepre- which addresses all the problems skills before marriage. The com- Urban women fear for their safe- neurs are growing. They need ac- that women are facing in 2020. theseof workers benefits accentuating were till this now worry. denied At mittee set up for determining the ty Trainand sexual harassment of thought, at the cess to easy recalledcredit. The Budget IANS toRam them Manohar as the Lohiawomen Hospital were allowedin New Lt Gen KJ Singh (retd) darshan the only channel. The tance to sanction air travel (a iour, even as two JCOs, Rati Ram aDelhi, tenure doctors of up were to only in quarantine 14 years. afterSig- Our mentorsBJP in the hadArmy would nothing PM’s assassination positive was followed rare toprivilege offer for Captains at those local and Rameshwar, level travelling in the exposure to a patient while the death tell us that a good leader should by a communication blackout days), I was forced to resume same coupe kept him under some nificantly, this restriction not only pre- squareBy Saba Naqviup all sums and keep tenceand at morbid civility in music public onlife andTV. ramped currenttravel BJPby andtrain. its Inideological April 1985,family I agedcheck. to peacefully rule Goa with a large ventedof a Nayagaon them from patient reaching saw thethe staffpinna at- ‘hisabThere werebarabar’, always goodalways. reasons I forsaw up theUnmindful hate speech. of The the desperation mayhem to in have,boarded therefore, Jhelum made Express the shift toat invok Delhi,- ChristianAt Ahmednagar, population without I saw any a socialmini- thethe BJP most to be striking defeated examplein the Delhi of As this- alsoDelhi stick and to its surrounding CAA agenda in areas, the face we ingafter enemies temporary here, there, duty everywhere. at the Army In upheavalcommotion is gone as too. the The JCOs, most signifi while- sembly elections. First, the party is in of spreading protests in the Capital and doing so, the BJP gives some youth the cant is the passing away of Arun Jaitley the PGIMER in Chandigarh being iso- maxim during a train journey in changed the reservation to the Headquarters. The trip to Delhi getting down, had pulled out the cle in their career, but also disqualified power in the three municipal corpora- across the country also drove the BJP pretext to abuse, blame others for their who determined the media spin given to April 1985. This was when I had very next day. 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This The includes JCOs local leadership or face to take on Delhi currency after a high-ranking RSS-BJP egy; in the future, it seems likely to be the Union minister Nitin Gadkari, former tective equipment (PPE), understand- of October 31, 1984, the day Mrs distant relatives were reportedly Just before departure, we were had their way — apologise to our Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, whose functionary described former PM Atal main plank of the strategy along with the chief ministers Shivraj Chouhan and inspiring and brave women leading Gandhi was assassinated. This pulled out of the train en route joined by another traveller, who officer, donate Rs500 (a big sum able with the state reporting a num- approval ratings always remained high. Bihari Vajpayee as the mask/plausible continued cult of the Great Leader. 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Not wanting to precipi- about the plight of riot victims. in military matters in the past couple elections (after voting day, came reports crisis. There is now a palpable sense of jpayee era did — but in creating an en- tone and tenor without any pretense of cases has seen the medical staff plead ofwith sexual metre-gaugeassault on girl students trains, of Gargisingle economicmy place despair of posting. in the air. 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This at 9.40 pm, after the curfew watching TV, particularly jolt, when I learnt that a dear column. He was the origina- was followed two days later was over. So, I should have no news channels. Sadly, my fa- friend, Mohan Shah, had died cepttive inthat filtering portrays airborne women particles; as weak their by tor of what came to be called with another broadcast, mak- problem getting to Delhi air- vourite sports channels have from the deadly infection in a pointingshortage outin the the country fact that is attributed30 per cent to “magic realism”,US a style wants of ing the curfew Central much more port,Asia and subsequently to oust from nothing China, “live”, hence they Russia are New York hospital. As he was writing that was followed severe, and almost manda- Mumbai airport to home. At of little interest. not feeling well, he had gone By P Stobdan once Moscow signed a special strategic Uzbek leader Islam Karimov’s death The critical point is that Uzbekistan en- demand in China and the Middle East. by many others, including tory. Three weeks confined least that is what I thought. I The news channels have to a clinic for treatment. He of our women officers are deployed in US officials rarely visit Central Asia, partnership with China. The US then in 2016 and Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan dorses the Taliban movement and sup- Salman Rushdie. With the to one’s home seems surreal. had another thing coming! No been doing a great job. 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Unalloyed and plans pleasure. for improving I virus relationship was just with a statistic: its acute how in Kyrgyzstanground. and Tajikistan that residual leaders for defining their des- helping to make economies attractive to neighbours and efforts to nix the peace are unable to repay. them.and the The needs mission of the is healthcareof utmost impor sector- imposed Janata Curfew the to get to work as there was now have to read two or three many thousands had tested IANS tinies. The regional context changed US businesses. process in Afghanistan, impress the US. IANS tancemake andthe dilemmawomen are pronounced. equally capable of helming it. ReadersReaders ResponseResponse andand contributioncontribution WelcomeWelcome Indian Horizon 7 OPED Tuesday, April 7, 2020 COVID-19 UAE: Four weeks of living under the shadow of coronavirus in the WFH mode. I hate to work from cases each day, but mercifully the thin coating of turmeric (too much home: too many distractions. At the numbers are low and there haven’t of it will make it bitter) before they office, it’s easier to focus on the task been many deaths. All this gives us are stowed away in the freezer. We’re at hand. enough reason for continued vigi- hoping the antiseptic properties of It’s not easy making home your lance. We have to do everything with- turmeric helps. workplace. I miss the morning ritu- in our powers to fight the spread of Not everything is going according to als of getting ready for office. The the pathogen. plan. My living room yoga, which has gridlock on the roads has become I continue to be cautious, and have replaced my morning walks, is work- a memory. The office banter, cof- even ramped up efforts for enhanced ing only in fits and starts. I haven’t fee breaks and meetings; how I miss hygiene and improved immunity. My been able to strike a daily rhythm. I them. family, wife and daughter, have been have packed away my tennis gear; my Well, this is a new reality. With at home for three weeks. I do the gro- new shoes have seen the courts only Dubai stepping up the disinfection cery run, which is limited to once a once. drive round the clock, the office com- week. Antiseptic hand wash and hand My wife is fine binge-watching TV, mute is uncalled for. Working from sanitisers are always on the shopping but my teenage daughter has been office is no longer a safe option. More list now. struggling. Her CBSE exams are over so, when social distancing is at the Lemon water has replaced jeera (the last subject was cancelled), heart of efforts to eliminate the virus (cumin) water at home. Every morn- and she has plenty of spare time. that causes COVID-19. ing, my wife puts sliced lemons into She keeps in touch with her friends Why continued vigilance is neces- a jug and fills it with warm water. In- through conference calls on Smoothy. sary stead of water, we drink lemon water But she misses the outdoors. Can I go SAR-CoV2, the virus, continues to throughout the day. More slices are to the park? Or the Waterfront, she Work from home is a new reality, and wreak havoc around the world. Chi- added later in the day, and the wa- asks without waiting for an answer. na’s largely come out of its grasp, al- ter topped up when required. It pro- We have to be patient, I tell her. hygiene levels have gone up several notches though there are still lots of imported vides us with natural Vitamin C. Does Yes, we have to be patient. Nobody cases. The numbers in Italy and Spain it help? I don’t know. But we drink it likes to remain indoors. But we don’t By Shyam A. Krishna changes that I no longer recognise my have been coming down consistently, every day. have a choice, especially when we are My life has changed beyond rec- lifestyle. but high enough to remain anxious. Our precautions are now led by my facing a global pandemic. ognition. It’s been four weeks since For a start, this column takes shape The United States has become the wife, who takes pains to wash veg- We have to wait out the contagion. the new coronavirus began to make in my living room, not at my office new hotspot, with infections topping etables and meat more thoroughly. So I’m staying home. We’re staying significant changes to our lives in the desk. For us at Gulf News, the shift 300,000 and more than 8,500 deaths. They are rinsed with water mixed with home. UAE. So drastic has been some of the has been gradual. Now we are entirely The UAE too is grappling with more salt and vinegar. Meat and fish get a Gulf News COVID-19: I’m a Doctor at the ‘Epicentre of the Epicentre’

By Ben McVane They wait endlessly for an available inpa- poverty. The patient who asked me this was strug- tient bed or to be transferred to a less crowd- Some who are sick or medically at high gling to breathe, but still able to talk. I told ed hospital. risk of becoming sick have continued to him that most people his age did OK, while An ever increasing number of critically work because they can’t afford to lose wages trying not to convey a false sense of security. ill patients lie next to hissing and beeping or their jobs. These are the circumstances of He told me that another member of his ventilators, either intubated and sedated or the often invisible work force that continues family was sick with the coronavirus, and we with uncomfortable CPAP masks strapped to keep New York running now, in skeletal spoke of his hometown in South America. to their faces. form. The next day his condition had worsened, With the masks on the patient, the per- The luxury of working from home is not and our communication was limited to sonal protective equipment on the doctor an option for our patients. Commuting to his writing on paper and mouthing words and the ceaseless noises of critical care, it is work on the 7 train for a night shift, I still see around the tube extending from his wind- not easy to communicate — especially when plenty of workers returning from their jobs pipe to a ventilator. patients are as likely to speak Bengali or Fu- in Manhattan, using the cheapest form of I am an emergency medicine doctor at El- zhounese as English. transportation available to them. mhurst Hospital Center in Queens. The El- While our hospital staff and the broader Our patients cannot shelter in second mhurst neighbourhood has been called the medical community scramble to bolster our homes or purchase private ventilators. An “epicentre of the epicentre” of coronavirus resources and respond to the pandemic, we entirely different part of the health care sys- infections in the United States. should pause to consider why it has so heav- tem serves that slice of society. Over the past seven years I have devel- ily hit Elmhurst, and Queens at large. High-risk patients oped a deep affection for Elmhurst and its The people living around here are both Rather, our patients ask how they can surrounding neighborhoodsIt pains me to vulnerable and neglected: largely immi- avoid spreading the virus to their older watch this community decimated by Co- grants, poor, uninsured and dependent on a parents or young children in their small vid-19. public hospital system that is already over- apartments. I have no good answer. The more than a million New Yorkers each year, other hospitals who told them to come to Cultural melting pot stretched and underfunded. neighbourhood has among the high- regardless of their ability to pay. us for an essential but nonemergency pro- Queens represents what the world imag- Every corner of the world est rates of severely crowded housing in Beyond the undocumented and un- cedure. ines New York City to be, a cultural melting These are the neighbourhoods with the the city. Landlords convert single-family insured, Elmhurst Hospital serves other Ostensibly, these referring hospitals also pot where grit and ambition can still get you highest percentage of foreign-born resi- homes into cramped, poorly ventilated vulnerable populations neglected by the receive tax exemptions and non-profit status ahead. Walking to work I pass women sell- dents in New York City, coming from seem- apartment units. Years ago, an ambulance private medical system: prisoners, the for the indigent care they provide, but in the ing tamales from grocery carts, the smell of ingly every corner of the world. These people brought to our hospital two unconscious homeless, the drug-addicted and the profit-driven, competitive landscape of New strong Colombian coffee, the sounds of ba- work jobs that we now acknowledge to be girls and a man almost unrecognisable mentally ill. York City hospitals, the public system picks chata and bhangra music emanating from essential — driving cabs, stocking grocery from his burns — the victims of a house Public hospitals are where the police bring up the slack in caring for the vulnerable. storefronts. Now in our emergency depart- stores, making and delivering food. fire in a subdivided building. those too mentally ill and violent for the Even during normal times, patients at ment, the mildly ill Covid patients lie on Many are undocumented immigrants An additional victim was not discovered shelter system, where desperate families Elmhurst experience long waits for mun- crowded rows of stretchers or sit on hard and work off the books or as a part of the gig until the next day, dead in the attic where bring demented older relatives whom they dane medical concerns, which is indica- plastic chairs attached to supplemental oxy- economy; their jobs don’t offer health insur- he had been living. Such living conditions can no longer properly care for. tive of their lack of access to more reliable gen to keep their blood oxygen levels from ance, benefits or employment protection. leave little room for social distancing. New Not infrequently, patients come to me primary care. plummeting. One in five people living in Elmhurst lives in York City’s public hospital system serves with notes from medical professionals at Gulf News Why COVID-19 is not the ‘Great Leveller’ By Linda S. Heard people, representing almost 57 per cent the Gold Coast Bulleting that she sees in society and simply burden state cof- a chance of surviving the infection,” I frequently hear news anchors refer of the global population. a similar trend brewing in Queensland. fers. it reads. “It was like having my death to this current planetary scourge as “a Being forced to stay home alone or France is experiencing a surge in re- In other words, they are disposable warrant being sent by the grim reaper,” great leveller” that does not discrimi- with loved ones in a spacious house ported incidents causing the govern- and should therefore be willing to for- said one cancer patient, adding, “I’m nate in terms of social status and is not with a garden and private pool, looking ment to provide hotel rooms where vic- feit life-saving intensive care treatment not digging my grave yet”. deterred by borders. While I can under- out onto the ocean, rolling green hills or tims can seek safety as well as advisory to be reserved for the young. Besides the right to health care be- stand the reasoning behind that con- manicured landscapes is frustrating for centres inside malls. Medical ethics experts writing in the ing touted by the UK as a human right, clusion it is open to challenge. sure. People are rightly anxious to get Florida reports a 30 per cent spike in New England Journal of Medicine sug- most of the letter’s recipients will have It is certainly the case that promi- back their lives and some semblance of calls to its hotline by victims of child gest a shortage of beds and ventilators paid National Health contributions nent personalities are or were among normality. abuse during March. in ICU’s “may mean giving priority to throughout their lives. the afflicted 1.2 million, most notably But I struggle to imagine what a As always the poor are at a disadvan- young patients and those with fewer Last month, Telegraph journalist Mi- the heir to the British throne Prince hellish experience lockdown must be tage, left at the mercy of governments coexisting conditions”. chael Warner shocked readers. “Not to Charles, Britain’s Prime Minister Boris like for large families with children in that may or may not have sufficient Overwhelmed, understaffed and un- put a too fine a point on it, from an en- Johnson and his fiancee and Prince Al- cramped apartments, low-paid workers treatment resources. der-equipped tirely disinterested economic perspec- bert II of Monaco along with dozens of sharing dormitory-type rooms or feud- In countries who ignored warnings to Doctors in New York which is over- tive, the COVID-19 might even prove politicians and A-list celebrities who, ing couples. prepare for upcoming pandemics peo- whelmed, understaffed and under- mildly beneficial in the long term by with few exceptions, emerge from the How many with the virus told to self- ple are told not to bother overstretched equipped may be forced into making disproportionately culling elderly de- ordeal unscathed. isolate like CNN programme host Chris hospitals until they are nearing death’s Sophie’s choices. pendents,” he wrote. That said the wealthy and the influen- Cuomo who is living in his basement to door unable to breathe. Some vulnerable patients in Britain In conclusion, this unseen enemy tial do succeed in getting tested for the protect his family, have the luxury of In that event, the younger and fitter have received letters from clinics and succeeds in crossing borders but the virus, a ‘privilege’ denied to so many being able to do so? the sufferer the more chance he or she surgeries asking them to sign a form mortality rate varies from country to around the world, and can rely on pri- How many of those in the slums of Jo- has of survival in countries which have waiving their right to resuscitation or country ranging from 11 per cent in Ita- vate health care to ensure they benefit hannesburg or Mumbai can stop them- resorted to triage patients according to emergency medical procedures in the ly down to O. 35 per cent in Israel. from every treatment option, experi- selves from literally brushing shoulders their medical history and, more crucial- event of a sudden deterioration in their Ultimately our best chance of survival mental or otherwise. with their neighbours. ly, their age. condition because of a COVID-19 infec- is in our own hands. Wash them as of- Secondly there is nothing levelling China, for instance, is witnessing a There seems to be a growing accep- tion. ten as possible and for goodness sake about government-mandated shelter- record-breaking rise in the divorce rate. tance in the UK, the US and elsewhere “Scarce ambulance resources can be stay home until the madness is over. in-place orders impacting 3.9 billion Australian lawyer Marie Federov told that the elderly have fulfilled their role targeted to the young and fit who have Gulf News

The views expressed in these columns are the writers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Indian Horizon or its management.-Editor Indian Horizon Tuesday, April 07, 2020 international 8 UK PM still in hospital over 'persistent COVID-19 symptoms' Anti-malarial drug trial against COVID-19 London, April 6 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Dominic Speaking at a daily UK Prime Minister Boris Raab is expected to chair briefing at the White to be used in Detroit hospital Johnson continues to the government's next House, US President Z-Pak, or azithromycin. remain in a hospital here coronavirus meeting. Donald Trump on Sunday Anthony Fauci, after he was admitted due Following the news of said: "I want to express director of the National to "persistent coronavirus Johnson's hospitalisation, our nation's well wishes Institute of Allergy and symptoms", the Downing many MPs took to social to Prime Minister Boris Infectious Diseases, Street has confirmed. media wishing the Prime Johnson as he wages his told the White House "On the advice of his Minister a speedy recovery. own personal fight with briefing on Saturday doctor, the Prime Minister Former Foreign the virus. there was no "definitive has tonight been admitted Secretary Jeremy Hunt "All Americans are information to be able to hospital for tests," tweeted: "Thoughts praying for him. He's a to make any comment" the Metro newspaper with Boris Johnson friend of mine. He's a on whether the drug quoted a Downing Street this evening. Whatever great gentleman and a can be used to treat spokesman as saying on political persuasion, the great leader and he's, as Washington, hydroxychloroquine coronavirus. UK PM still in hospital whole country is united you know, he was brought April 6 (IANS) The available to doctors' The US is stepping over 'persistent COVID-19 stay at home, protect the COVID-19 on March 27, in wanting our PM to get to the hospital today, anti-malarial drug offices and pharmacies up the development symptoms' Sunday night NHS and save lives," the stating that he had "mild fit and well as soon as but I'm hopeful and sure hydroxychloroquine in the Detroit area, of treatments "This is a precautionary spokesman added. symptoms" of the virus, possible." that he's going to be fine. will be used in a trial reports xinhua news for COVID-19 step, as the Prime Minister Johnson was not the Metro newspaper Andrea Leadsom, former He's a strong man, strong covering 3,000 patients agency. patients, including continues to have hospitalised on an reported. Business Secretary, also person." at a hospital in Detroit, President Donald experimenting with persistent symptoms of emergency basis, the Sunday night's wrote: "Praying for a The news of Johnson's Michigan, and the Trump said the hydroxychloroquine coronavirus 10 days after spokesperson said , adding development comes after speedy recovery for our hospitalisation comes as results will be tracked federal government and blood-related testing positive for the that he remainsed in Carrie Symonds, Johnson's Prime Minister." countries across the globe in a formal study, said has stockpiled 29 therapies, as confirmed virus. charge of the government pregnant fiance, said on Newly elected Labour struggle to contain the US Vice President Mike million doses of cases and death toll "The Prime Minister and was in contact with Saturday that she was "on leader Keir Starmer, who virus. Pence. hydroxychloroquine. continue to rise. thanks NHS staff for all ministerial colleagues and the mend" after spending was said to have spoken The UK currently has Pence told a White Last week, Trump said The number of of their incredible hard officials. the "past week in bed with to the Prime Minister on 48,440 confirmed cases House briefing onhydroxychloroquine COVID-19 cases in the work and urges the public The Prime Minister the main symptoms of Saturday, also said he and 4,943 deaths after Sunday that they was being administered US reached 337,620 as to continue to follow the first announced that he coronavirus". wished Johnson a "speedy recording 708 new fatalitie were "more than to 1,100 patients in of Monday, the highest government's advice to had tested positive for In Johnson's absence, recovery". on Saturday. prepared" to make New York along with in the world. Iran to gradually ease anti-coronavirus restrictions Lebanese Prez urges Int'l Support COVID-19 prevention measures Tehran, April denied differences in SL likely to continue 6 (IANS) Iranian between the ministry of Group for financial assistance President Hassan health and the ministry addition to public deficit Colombo, April 6 (IANS) few districts identified as Rouhani said that the of industry over dealing caused by the drop in tax Stringent measures taken high risk zones where the existing restrictions with the issues around revenues, reports Xinhua against the coronavirus most number of COVID-19 imposed to curb the COVID-19 in the news agency. pandemic in Sri Lanka is patients were found, the COVID-19 spread in country. He added that the likely to continue until after spread of the virus at present the country would Both the health COVID-19 pandemic the Sinhala and Tamil New does not pose a threat to be eased gradually in condition of the exacerbated Lebanon's Year which falls on April 14, other districts. the following weeks, Iranians and the financial distress not to with constant evaluation "Therefore, there is a official IRNA news economy of the country forget the big burden of the situation to continue possibility that the current agency reported. "Two thirds of all should be taken into imposed by the huge with the support of medical, restrictions imposed on The authorities government employees account when deciding number of refugees security and legal expertise, these districts could be lifted have decided to ease will work in the office on the management of residing in the country the Presidents Media by the end of the Sinhala some restrictions from next Saturday the novel coronavirus, and the fear of witnessing Division (PMD) said. New Year season," the PMD implemented in the (April 11)," the Iranian he said. a spread of the virus Headed by President statement said. country over the past president added. A day earlier, Rouhani among them. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a Apart from COVID-19 days, Rouhani said in a A person who tests said the authorities Beirut, April Intel6 (IANS) official which says Trumpwill be firedinvested him in Meanwhile, Prime discussion took place on positive patients, those meeting of the National positive for coronavirus would launch a "smart Lebanese forPresident doing his jobinfrastructure projects," Minister Hassan Diab Saturday at the Presidential suspected to have Headquarters for is obliged to inform distancing" plan Michel Aoun on Monday Aoun said during a said that his cabinet Secretariat to review the contracted the virus and Managing and Fighting his manager and based on a principle of urged the International meeting with ISG. has worked on a progress of the COVID-19 those who had been in close the Coronavirus on put himself under balance between social Support Group (ISG) for Aoun gave an economic comprehensive plan prevention program, The association with these two Sunday, Xinhua news a two-week self- health condition and the country to financially overview by saying that aimed at saving the Daily Financial times said in groups will also be regularly agency reported. quarantine, he noted. the economy of the support its reforms Lebanon suffers from country from its current a report on monday. and repeatedly tested. Low-risk businesses But resumption of country to continue program. serious shortage in foreign crises and the strategy During the discussion As of Monday, Sri will resume their high-risk economic fights against the "We will need urgent reserves, an increase will be ready very soon. it was noted that the Lanka has reported 176 activities from April 11 activities that "require novel coronavirus in financial help to support in unemployment The ISG for Lebanon government's timely actions coronavirus cases with five in different provinces a large population the country. Iran has our vital sectors including and poverty rates, and was launched in from when this virus first deaths. except Tehran and involvement" is still so far reported 58,226 banks, electricity, water, an unprecedented September 2013 by the entered the country had The government had from April 18 in Tehran, forbidden, Rouhani COVID-19 cases, of transport and others. increase in prices with UN and former President helped keep the situation imposed an island-wide said Rouhani. noted. Rouhani also whom 3,603 have died. We rely heavily on the the devaluation of the Michel Suleiman in order under control. curfew on March 20 in an financial support of $11 Lebanese pound in to mobilize support and "At the same time, it was effort to stop the spread of Abe to declare state of emergency as billion pledged by CEDRE the parallel market in assistance. observed that except for the the disease. schools, and restrict the COVID-19 cases surge use of locations for mass Americans asked to brace for 'saddest', 'hardest' week Tokyo, April 6 Xinhua news agency. strain and "drastic gatherings. New York, April 6 (IANS) next 30 days." A positive (IANS) Japanese Prime The Tokyo countermeasures need The government would With a dire warning from sign came from New York, Minister Shinzo Abe metropolitan to be taken as quickly as also have the authority Surgeon General of the where the number of new is planning to declare government along with possible", the experts to demand that supplies US Jerome Adams, the deaths fell from 630 on a state of emergency healthcare specialists concluded. deemed essential to country braced for the Friday to 594 on Saturday, in the country due to said the number of Prior to a state of combating the spread of "saddest" week ahead even and the new cases from the recent surge in the hospital beds available emergency being the virus be sold to them as it saw glimmers of hope 10,841 on Friday to 8,327 number of COVID-19 for coronavirus declared over the or requisitioned, and in the dip in new cases and on Saturday, according to cases in Tokyo and patients will soon virus, Abe will have be able to temporarily deaths in the coronavirus state data. other major cities, reach capacity, with the to seek the opinions commandeer private land pandemic's epicentre New The new cases reported government sources health ministry rapidly from an advisory panel or facilities for the purposes York and an abatement in in New York City showed said on Monday. trying to secure more. comprised of medical of providing medical care. Washington state where it even steeper rates of Pressure had been A panel of experts, and the level of As of Sunday, 143 new began. decline, from 3,905 on mounting on Abe to government experts emergency will have to cases of COVID-19 were Alluding to two epochal Thursday to 3,250 on make the declaration warned recently that the meet specific criteria. recorded in Tokyo, a events in the country's at the beginning of Holy country, even as its rate of Friday and to 1,091 on amid a surge in country's healthcare If a state of emergency record daily high for the history, Adams said on Week because this is going increase falls in New York Saturday. Adams also COVID-19 cases system could collapse if was declared by Abe, capital, bringing the total Sunday: "This is going to be to be the hardest and the and other areas that saw pointed to two other states, recently, with calls coronavirus cases here the government would to 1,034, with Japan's our Pearl Harbor moment, saddest week of most the first spikes. Michighan, where there has been for the move from continue to spike. have extended powers health ministry and local our 9/11 moment, only it's Americans' lives, quite Louisiana, Massachusetts progress: "We're seeing Tokyo Governor Yuriko The healthcare to instruct people governments adding that not going to be localised. frankly." The number and Florida showed big Washington, actually Koike and the Japan system in Tokyo and to stay at home on a nationwide cases had It's going to be happening of confirmed COVID-19 increases in COVID-19 where this (pandemic) Medical Association four other prefectures regional or national risen to 3,531 as of Sunday all over the country." cases in the US reached cases last week. started, doing a much intensifying, reports is under increased basis, issue closures to afternoon. Delivering his warning at 337,638, about a quarter But Adams also said: better job. California's the start of the week when of the 1,275,856 infecions "I want Americans to trajectory has leveled off." Christians commemorated worldwide, while the death understand that, as hard Washington has gotten it Forest fire near Chernobyl Intel official saysT rump the crucifixion of Jesus toll in America stood at as this week is going to be, under control adequately Christ, he told a FOX News was 9,647. The fears now there is a light at the end for Governor Jay Inslee to n-plant spikes radiation levels fired him for doing his job interviewer: "It's tragically were that the cases will of the tunnel if everyone send ventilators to New fitting that we're talking zoom in other areas of the does their part for the York for its patients. Washington, April Trump informed 6 (IANS) Michael the Senate and House intelligence official, who Atkinson, the Intelligence intelligence committees expressed concerns that Pak-Afghan border crossings Community Inspector in a letter on April 3 that Trump's dealings with Ukraine General (ICIG) who first he was removing Atkinson amounted to soliciting foreign opened temporarily notified lawmakers of a from his duties. interference in the 2020 US Washington, April commitment to continue fullest confidence in the whistleblower complaint "This is to advise election and undermined 6 (IANS) Michael to do so," Xinhua news appointees serving as that led to US President that I am exercising my American national security. Atkinson, the Intelligence agency quoted Atkinson Inspector General. That Kiev, April 6 (IANS) A forest fire surrounding Donald Trump's power as President to The complaint triggered the Community Inspector as saying in a statement is no longer the case with the abandoned nuclear power plant at Chernobyl impeachment, said he remove from office the impeachment investigation General (ICIG) who first on Sunday. regard to this Inspector in Ukraine has caused a spike in radiation levels, was fired by Trump just Inspector General of the into Trump, who was notified lawmakers of a Trump informed General". Atkinson authorities have confirmed. The blaze has because he fulfilled his Intelligence Community, subsequently impeached by whistleblower complaint the Senate and House notified Congress spread to about 250 acres, The Evening Standard duty "faithfully". effective 30 days from the Democratic-controlled that led to US President intelligence committees last September of a newspaper on Sunday quoted Ukraine's state "It is hard not to think today," he wrote. Trump House on December 19, 2019 Donald Trump's in a letter on April 3 whistleblower complaint ecological inspection service Yehor Firsov as that the President's loss said "it is vital" that he accusing him of "abuse of impeachment, said he that he was removing he had received from an sayin. The Emergency Services Ministry sent 130 of confidence in me as the president has "the power" and "obstruction of was fired by Trump just Atkinson from his duties. anonymous intelligence firefighters and two planes to put out the fire. derives from my having fullest confidence in the Congress". because he fulfilled his "This is to advise official, who expressed It said radiation levels had increased at the faithfully discharged appointees serving as He was acquitted on duty "faithfully". that I am exercising my concerns that Trump's fire's centre.The blaze is within the 2,600-square my legal obligations as Inspector General. That February 5 as the Senate, "It is hard not to think power as President to dealings with Ukraine kilometre Chernobyl Exclusion Zone established an independent and is no longer the case with where the Republicans hold that the President's loss remove from office the amounted to soliciting after the the world's worst nuclear disaster in impartial Inspector regard to this Inspector the majority, concluded its of confidence in me Inspector General of the foreign interference in April 1986 that took place when the plant's No. General, and from my General". impeachment trial. A day after derives from my having Intelligence Community, the 2020 US election and 4 reactor exploded. The explosion sent a cloud commitment to continue Atkinson notifiedthe removal, Trump defended faithfully discharged effective 30 days from undermined American of radioactive fallout over much of Europe, to do so," Xinhua news Congress last September his decision, calling Atkinson a my legal obligations as today," he wrote. national security. The the newspaper report said.The zone is largely agency quoted Atkinson of a whistleblower "disgrace". "I thought he did a an independent and Trump said "it is complaint triggered unpopulated, although about 200 people have as saying in a statement complaint he had received terrible job. Absolutely terrible. impartial Inspector vital" that he as the the impeachment remained there despite orders to leave. on Sunday. from an anonymous He took a whistleblower report, General, and from my president has "the investigation into Trump. Indian Horizon Tuesday, April 07, 2020 business 9 Reliance Life Sciences to roll out confirmatory tests for Covid-19: Mukesh Ambani U.B. Pravin Rao appointed New Delhi, April 6 through these times. nature of 'Essential Services' Nasscom Chairman (IANS) Reliance Industries Ambani informed how for India's war against occasion, Rao said he looked Limited (RIL) Chairman the Symptom Checker was COVID-19," he added. forward to serving the industry. Mukesh Ambani has an end-to-end COVID-19 In a note addressed "These are challenging times announced that Reliance platform to manage the to all staff of Reliance for the Indian IT industry as we Life Sciences has developed healthcare and well-being Industries Ltd (RIL) and its deal with an unprecedented its own confirmatory employees and family group companies, Ambani situation," Rao said. Stating that tests for COVID-19 which members by not only wholeheartedly appreciated the Indian IT industry has time are available to all RIL facilitating the daily self- and applauded the and again proven its resilience, employees on priority and monitoring of symptoms but commitment and service of he said, "This time too, we will will soon be rolled out in the also triggering emergency each RIL staff to the country emerge stronger and wiser." community. medical response for and the company. He said Rao said the industry needed In an internal note on immediate attention, if he was truly humbled to a focused approach towards Saturday, Ambani informed required. witness each one across building resilience, upskilling about the comprehensive RIL Chairman noted the organisation displaying New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The workforce and contributing to COVID-19 tracking and that RIL's collective efforts extraordinary levels of National Association of Software India's growth. treatment facility for all RIL were appreciated by Prime commitment in battling a and Services Companies Rekha M. Menon said, "I staff and their dependents. Minister Narendra Modi most formidable adversity (Nasscom) on Monday appointed look forward to working with He also announced that himself and said that "We in modern history: the Infosys Chief Operating Officer Nasscom and its leadership to Reliance Life Sciences online Symptoms Checker report daily on the RIL's should continue to live up to COVID-19 pandemic. (COO) U.B. Pravin Rao the ensure that our industry remains has developed its own was available to all Reliance company-wide online the trust that he has reposed He noted that adversity Chairman for 2020-21. Rao, innovative and agile, as it confirmatory tests foremployees and family Symptoms Checker to track in the Reliance family". has always brought out the Nasscom Vice-Chairman, will unlocks opportunities, navigates COVID-19 which are members and will soon health of all staff and their "We bear a special best in Reliance throughout succeed Keshav Murugesh, challenges and catalyses available to all RIL be rolled out to its wider dependents, to use the in- responsibility because its history and it has proved Group CEO, WNS Global sustainable, positive impact in employees on priority and community in Mumbai house technology platforms almost all our current this yet again now when our Services. Murugesh served as the our communities." will soon be rolled out in the and India. He advised staff for virtual care and, most businesses and all the beloved country and the rest Chairman in 2019-20. The newly appointed officials, community. to continue to practise importantly, to stay positive, current activities of Reliance of the world are battling this The Nasscom also announced along with President Debjani RIL's company-wide safe social distancing, productive, and optimistic Foundation are in the formidable adversity. appointment of Rekha M. Ghosh, would lead the industry Menon, Chairman and Senior body to carry out its wide array Managing Director of Accenture, of objectives to achieve the 2025 Uber partners Flipkart to deliver essential items in 3 cities Post $3 mn fund raise, Lido Learning India, as the Vice-Chairperson vision for the industry, Nasscom for 2020-21. Speaking on the said in a statement. cent of billed amounts," plans to hire 500 online tutors said Prabhjeet Singh, New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) President Madhur Deora, Director-Operations and Days after raising $3 million coming onboard. Abhijit Banerjee on Bengal's expert panel Head of Cities, Uber India as part of its Series-B funding Lido is an ed-tech company and Sukumar Mukherjee. The and South Asia, round, ed-tech startup which provides live online committee would advise her In line with the Lido Learning plans to hire tutorials with expert tutors, on limiting the state's financial government guidelines around 500 online tutors engaging content, immersive losses due to the lockdown. and to maintain safety and across the country in April. games and quizzes. Briefing mediapersons at the hygiene for containing the In a statement, the Speaking on the ramp up state Secretariat Nabanna, the New Delhi, April 6 both the companies said in spread of COVID-19, all company said that the of hiring, Founder and CEO Chief Minister said the state (IANS) Ride-hailing a statement. drivers associated with this coronavirus pandemic has Sahil Sheth said: "Whether presently has 61 active Covid-19 company Uber on Millions of people are service are being provided forced the states to shut it is through hiring tutors Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) West patients. The death count stood Monday announced a facing trouble in getting masks, gloves, sanitisers down schools affecting to meet the demands of an Bengal's Mamata Banerjee at two, while 13 persons have partnership with etailer groceries, fruits, milk and safety training. millions of students, creating expanding new customer government on Monday roped recovered. "As many as 55 of Flipkart to help provide and vegetables delivered "Flipkart remains an inclination towards base, or hiring senior in Nobel laureate economist them are members of seven essentials items to people at home, amid acute committed to supporting online learning. "Given this engineering talent to keep Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee as a families. More than 99 per cent in Bengaluru, Mumbai manpower shortage and our customers and we are tough time of unprecedented innovating on our platform, member of newly formed Global of the affected have foreign and Delhi. supply chain issues being mobilising all possible layoffs and a massive Lido is going full steam Advisory Board for a Covid-19 connections," she said. The aim is to keep vital faced by both the retail options to deliver essential economic downturn in India, ahead. We expect our team Response Policy in the state. She said 11 family members supply chains running and outlets and online delivery supplies to people who are Lido Learning is one of the to keep growing over the Announcing the formation of a Kalimpong woman who address the growing needs platforms. staying indoors," added few startups to ramp up its coming months, to keep pace of the expert committee, Chief died of Covid-19 at the North of Flipkart customers to "Uber will not charge Rajneesh Kumar, Chief hiring across teams," it said. with the huge demand for Minister Mamata Banerjee said Bengal Medical College and receive essential goods at any commission, enabling Corporate Affairs Officer, Recently, Lido raised $3 online learning." it would advise on the state's Hospital have tested positive their doorsteps every day, drivers to keep 100 per Flipkart. million as part of a Series-B Lido has brought on board economic growth by tackling for the dreaded virus. Another funding round, with existing over 100 online tutors in the coronavirus pandemic. 11 persons who attended a investors doubling down, past few weeks, and plans to Other members of the marriage ceremony in Egra of Over 184 tonnes of medical supplies and new investors including add another 500 more this committee are medicos Swarup East Midnapore district have Picus Capital and Paytm month. Sarkar, Abhijit Chwodhury also tested positive. flown across India PPEs such as masks, gloves and other accessories of HLL Firms should allocate funds for crisis and cargo requisitioned by State or UT governments and also postal packets. management: PwC survey State-run Air India and New Delhi, April 6 the importance of the worst hit, sending Alliance Air have operated (IANS) As companies go gathering facts and the organisation on a total of 86 flights. Besides, through a tough phase realise the benefits of a downward spiral. Blue Dart, SpiceJet and amidst the coronavirus garnering accurate facts Regulators and law IndiGo are operating cargo pandemic, a PwC survey quickly. enforcement agencies flights on a commercial says that companies Companies should also step in as news basis. should separately also carry out a ‘root- spreads fast, causing On its part, SpiceJet allocate funds for crisis cause' analysis. immense reputation operated 174 cargo flights management. Respondents who are damage," the report from March 24-April The Crisis Survey better-placed post- noted. 5. Out of these 49 were by PwC India titled crisis had done a root As part of crisis New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) "Under Lifeline UDAN international cargo flights. ‘Crisis Preparedness: "By a margin of 54 risks in your industry, cause analysis of their preparedness, it is The Centre on Monday said initiative of MoCA, 132 Similarly, Blue Dart An imperative to stay per cent vs 30 per cent, make sure your crisis crisis response, it said. important to have a that under the "Lifeline cargo flights have been operated 52 domestic cargo competitive' said: organisations that had response plan is not The report said that sound understanding of Udan" initiative, 132 flights operated across the country flights from March 24-April "Globally, almost 37 a crisis response plan in tied to just one or two crises hit companies the stress fractures and have transported over 184 to transport medical cargo 4. Budget airline Indigo per cent of companies place fared better post- scenarios. Make it by penetrating every gaps in the organisation tonnes of medical supplies to various parts of India operated 8 cargo flights better-placed post- crisis. And those with holistic and flexible. layer and affecting to prevent a crisis from across the country. including remote and hilly on April 3-4, carrying 3.14 crisis had allocated up-to-date crisis plans Test it and revise it. both internal and branching out into According to the Ministry areas," the ministry said in tonnes of cargo. a crisis management were four times more Then test it again. It is external stakeholders in several ancillary crises. of Civil Aviation, these a statement. The 'Lifeline Udan' flights budget before it hit – likely to come out on this preparation that unique ways, including The survey comes at flights were operated to "With support from Air connected hubs in locations and nearly 50 per cent top," as per the survey. sets apart organisations business relationships, a significant time when transport essential medical India, Alliance Air, IAF and like Guwahati, Dibrugarh, saw their revenue grow Vishal Narula, Leader that make confident reputation, workforce, businesses across the cargo to remote parts of the private airlines, medical Agartala, Aizwal, Dimapur, due to this." Crisis Managament, decisions from those financial strength,globe are going through country to support India's supplies of more than 184 Imphal, Coimbatore, It also said that PwC India said that that show knee-jerk operations and legal troubled times in view war against Covid-19. tonnes have been delivered Thiruvanthapuram, companies should being prepared doesn't reactions," Narula said. and regulatory aspects. of the coronavirus These flights weretill date during lockdown Bhubaneswar, Raipur, have a plan to deal mean that companies The survey also "Irrespective of crisis. Further, in India operated by Air India, period." Accordingly, Ranchi, Port Blair, and Goa. with a crisis situation. can anticipate every suggests adoption of a organisational size, the 21-day nation- Alliance Air, Indian Air the cargo essentially Special focus has been When a crisis hits, a eventuality. fact-based approach. business relationships – wide lockdown also Force, Pawan Hans and included COVID-19 related given to the northeast documented crisis "While being mindful I said that around vendors and customers has impacted their private carriers such as reagents, enzymes, medical region, island territories management plan is of the specific kinds of 87 per cent of the – financial strength and operations and their SpiceJet and IndiGo. equipment, testing kits and and the hill states. indispensable, it added. triggers that could pose respondents recognise workforce morale are financials. Economic recovery to take at least Airtel Payments Bank partners with Bharti AXA 2-3 quarters: PE funds General to cover COVID-19 protection New Delhi, April 6 estimating gravity and the manufacturing towards In terms of private (IANS) The situation period of impact, which domestic markets equity it will be a will be New Delhi, April 6 (IAN) it. As an organization, with Bharti AXA General during the ongoing will be the at the very least especially in healthcare a flight back to US and Airtel Payments Bank has we have always been Insurance to offer health COVID-19 will be two to three quarters. & R&D and reliance on North America. Since partnered with Bharti responsive to every products which are easily grim and the recovery Singh said they are China will go down. valuations will come AXA General Insurance to need of the hour and it available,'' said Mr. thereafter will also take asking every portfolio Anuj Ranjan of off significantly, PE offer simple and focused is among our foremost Anubrata Biswas, MD time as private equity co to re validate the 5 Brookfield said that cycles will be less inclined to health insurance plans MD and CEO, Bharti endeavors to support our and CEO, Airtel Payments experts fear that more critical assumptions are inevitable, it will take emerging market/ for providing financial AXA General Insurance, customers in such times Bank. people will die from their business hinges on. come back but will take currency risks, when protection against said, "We are happy to of distress. This alliance With no pre-medical hunger than pandemic in "You will be surprised time. After 9/11, no-one returns are good there. COVID-19, an infectious join hands with Airtel further strengthens check-up required, India most people under that how many of them thought they would ever Hospitality will come diseases caused by a Payments Bank with our our commitment as a according to their estimating the gravity and have actually changed/ get on a plane again. But back, but will take time. new virus. Under the two need-based health responsible protection statement, both Bharti period of impact, which at could change in long run they did and it was much Real estate investors will partnership, they have insurance plans and partner." AXA Group Health Assure the very least will take two (Zivame)," he added. stronger than before, but find good deals in six rolled out two different leverage the power of "We are delighted to and Group Hospital to three quarters. They have also advised in 22 months. Air travel months and the wedding health insurance plans - digital to maximize the offer insurance products Cash are currently At a private equity companies to look at started but the security season will drive this. Bharti AXA Group Health penetration of health designed to provide available for Savings webinar, Shailendra adjacent markets or changed forever. Ranjan said retail Assure which offers lump insurance in India. We financial protectionbank account customers Singh, Managing Director alternative business Ranjan added that the will be badly hit and sum benefit of Rs 25,000 believe that ensuring a during the current of Airtel Payments Bank at Sequoia Capital flagged models. government right now Brookfield expectsand Group Hospital Cash safety net against the outbreak of COVID-19. who are not suffering that fear that more people Singh said that is like an ICU doctor � significant bankruptcies which provides daily financial repercussions We wanted to ensure from COVID-19 or will die from hunger than economic Recovery will keeping the economy in SME retail/mom & benefit starting Rs 500 per of COVID-19 or any health protection for its symptoms. Bharti pandemic in India. not start before Q3/Q4 (patient) in induced pop/restaurants as 6 day - to cover protection disease is just as our customers in the AXA Group Health He added that most of this financial year. coma, till cure is found weeks of no revenue will against COVID-19. important as exercising challenging times and, Assure Policy covering people are under Most countries will move (vaccine -- 2 years) bankrupt them. Sanjeev Srinivasan, precautions against therefore, partnered COVID-19. Indian Horizon Tuesday, April 07, 2020 business 10 FICCI CASCADE, TRACIT warning on illicit products during coronavirus New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) pandemic. an increase in the availability will increase dramatically, pandemic. FICCI CASCADE (Committee Anil Rajput, Chairman, FIC- and type of fraudulent medi- especially with the closure of It is evident that they will Against Smuggling and Coun- CI CASCADE said, "Arresting cal products intended to ex- retail stores and the imposi- use shortages in the supply terfeiting Activities Destroy- the sale of illicit goods at the ploit the fears of consumers, tion of population distancing of some goods to increas- ing the Economy) jointly with time of this unprecedented which includes illicit offerings strategies," said Hardy. ingly provide illicit alterna- the Transnational Alliance to crisis needs our immediate of falsified versions of treat- "People must be especially tives such as food and grocery Combat Illicit Trade (TRA- and unwavering attention. ments such as Hydroxychlo- careful with the social media, items, medicines, sanitary CIT), has issued a statement It is well known that illicit roquine and Azithromycin where outright fraud and ad- and medical products, in- warning consumers about the trade exacerbates unemploy- that will harm or kill already vertisingof fakes is already a door sports equipment, ciga- risks and growing availability ment, bleeds the economy vulnerable patients. Joint op- major problem," he added. rettes, liquor etc, both online of fake, falsified and substan- and causes tremendous harm erations by the World Cus- While the Indian govern- and offline. In the long run, dard medical, healthcare and to the health and safety of the this pandemic by selling illicit substandard medical prod- toms Organization, Europol ment is continuously inten- FICCI CASCADE and TRACIT other products. people. The current situation products." ucts and medicines. Someone and Interpol have resulted in sifying efforts to combat the expressed concern that the Both organizations, known which is already witnessing a Jeffrey Hardy, Director- wearing a falsified or substan- asignificant increase in sei- spread of the coronavirus by COVID-19 pandemic under- for mitigating illicit trade severe socio-economic dis- General, TRACIT said, "Emer- dard surgical face mask is not zures of counterfeit and unau- enacting various measures scores the urgent need for a across industry sectors world- tress, sale of fake and smug- gency response measures to only at risk of exposure, but it thorized face masks and hand to support public health sys- strong international policy wide, report a surge in ineffec- gled goods will only worsen protect people from the CO- creates a false sense of securi- sanitizers. tems, safeguard the economy framework to combat the il- tive, fraudulent products that the problem. Stern actions VID-19 virus must include ty that can actually accelerate "Expectations are that the and ensure the safety of its licit trade of fake, falsified and undermine public health and should be taken to see that the urgent need to protect the spread to others." availability of fakes and fraud- citizens, illegal operators are substandard medical prod- efforts to stem the COVID-19 criminals do not profit from them from fake, falsified and Worldwide reports indicate ulent products on the internet taking full advantage of the ucts and medicines. US equities post weekly losses amid COVID-19 crisis CMS Info Systems announces free New York, April 6 (IANS) Employment in leisure jobless claims announced a COVID-19 pandemic, US equities pulled back in and hospitality fell by week earlier, which at that according to a statement the week when various data 459,000 in March, mainly in time was the largest number released Thursday. 'CMS Cash2home' service showed the coronavirus food services and drinking ever recorded. If that happened, the New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) associates, who have rallied already hurt the economy establishments, the report The employment data and decline in the annualized Unprecedented times call for together in 24 hours to help and the country continued showed. Job losses also the jobless claims offered growth rate reported by the extraordinary measures. The us launch this service. We to see a hefty number of occurred in health care "early clues to the economic Bureau of Economic Analysis 21-day lockdown underway are adding more and more confirmed COVID-19 cases. and social assistance, cost of a hard stop in the would be about four times across India due to the dreaded banking partners to make this For the week ending April professional and business economy," economists at larger and would exceed 28 coronavirus outbreak has service available to as many 3, the Dow lost 2.7 per cent, services, retail trade, and FHN Financials said in a percent, the CBO said. led to citizens grappling with citizens as possible soon." the S&P 500 declined 2.1 per construction. research note Friday. As of Saturday afternoon, accessing several services. The introduction of CMS cent and the Nasdaq fell 1.7 The unemployment rate Economic activity in the the United States has CMS Info Systems, Indias Cash2Home couldn't be at a per cent, reported Xinhua surged by 0.9 percentage US manufacturing sector reported more than 290,000 largest cash and payments better time of the month when news agency. point to 4.4 per cent, which contracted in March amid COVID-19 cases with over solutions company, is offering most citizens need cash to Economic damage from is the largest over-the- the coronavirus fallout, 8,000 deaths, according to eCash2home, an innovative initiative, Rajiv Kaul, CEO and pay their bills, access monthly the COVID-19 pandemic month increase in the rate the Institute for Supply the data from Johns Hopkins and free doorstep cash delivery Exec Vice-chairman, CMS Info salaries and clear dues. More came into focus this week. since January 1975, the Management (ISM) reported University. service to help senior citizens Systems, said, "It's imperative importantly, it also enables US employers cut 701,000 report noted. The March on Wednesday. The ISM US President Donald and disabled get cash safely at that vulnerable sections in our contactless access to cash for jobs in March, and the jobs data came after a report manufacturing index slipped Trump on Tuesday warned home without needing to step society are protected in these senior citizens who need to unemployment rate soared showed a shocking number to 49.1 per cent in March that the United States should out. times and we felt an urgent be protected most in today's to 4.4 per cent, showing the of Americans applied for from the February reading of prepare for "a very painful, CMS' Cash2home is aligned need to create this service. threat of a community spread first job decline in a decade, unemployment benefits last 50.1 per cent. very, very painful two with the Reserve Bank of Our goal is to ensure safe of the virus. Previously, CMS in the US Bureau of Labor week. The US Congressional weeks." India's vision of offering availability of cash during any 2016, during demonetization, Statistics reported Friday. In the week ending March Budget Office (CBO) Health experts with the doorstep banking to the elderly crisis. All of us are concerned had launched a CMS ATM "The changes in these 28, US initial jobless claims estimated that GDP would White House Coronavirus and senior citizens that was about the wellbeing of our Finder app to help citizens measures reflect the effects hit 6,648,000, the Bureau decline by more than 7 per Task Force said Tuesday articulated late last year and families, especially our parents find ATMs nearby which had of the coronavirus and of Labor Statistics reported cent in the second quarter that even with the Trump recently reiterated in a circular and older relatives. Access to cash available. To avail of efforts to contain it," the Thursday. The figure easily due to continued disruption administration's national on March 31st, 2020. Given the essential goods and services Cash2home, customers can bureau said. topped the 3.3 million initial of commerce amid the social distancing guidelines timing of the lockdown and for them is our collective access the list of all partner the salary and pension period responsibility. Having access banks on https://www.cms. as well as government's DBT to cash is an important com/. CMS is initially rolling payments, this service can be psychological safety net. We out the service across 50 ABB India joins Nasscom to help industry hire IoT professionals immensely helpful in a critical are able to provide this service locations in all key states, Bengaluru, April 6 (IANS) in Artificial Intelligence (AI), period. with the strong support of which will soon be expanded ABB India on Monday IoT, Machine Learning (ML) Commenting on this our 20,000 employees and to over 125 locations. announced a partnership and Blockchain spaces. with Nasscom to develop "We are certain that standardised qualification this initiative will benefit Crude oil prices fall as 'OPEC+' delays criterion for two IoT-related the sector as a whole and job roles -- IoT network help us in our journey to meet on output cut communications and IoT further consolidate India New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) million barrels per day (bpd). cybersecurity. as a talent hub for new- Crude oil prices declined on In early March, talks The Qualification Packs age technologies," said Monday as OPEC and other between OPEC and Russia (QPs) define the competency Amit Aggarwal, CEO, IT- major oil producers including for crude production cuts fell standards that will provide ITES Sector Skills Council, Russia delayed their meeting apart triggerring a bloodbath a framework for academic COVID-19 situation where the two job roles have been Nasscom. to discuss on output cuts. in oil market. institutions to design their virtual/digital has become approved by National Skill The IT industry's apex Brent crude fell near to $30 It was reminiscent of the course curriculum to better integral to operations in Development Corporation body has been at the per barrel during early trade Cold War days when the conform to industry hiring most companies," said (NSDC), National Skill forefront of an industry- on Monday. Currently, it is mistrust between Soviet standards for these highly- Rajarshi Banerjee, Head Development Agency driven effort in India to trading at $33.51, lower by Union and the US kept the skilled jobs. of ABB Ability Customer (NSDA), and National Skills develop 'Future Skills 1.76 per cent from its previous output cuts, but the meeting world on the brink. "The need of the hour Experience and Innovation- Qualifications CommitteeCompetency Standards' that close. has been postponed to April 9. Talks between oil cartel for the industry is a AMEA. The standardised (NSQC). According to define the skills required to The WTI crude plunged over Late last week, crude prices Organization of Petroleum specialized set of skills format will help the industry Nasscom estimates, nearly do jobs in technologies like 3 per cent to $27.37 per barrel. soared, on hopes that OPEC Exporting Countries (OEPC) beyond the traditional develop a quality pool to help 40 per cent of the country's IoT, AI, Big Data Analytics World's leading oil and its allies would strike and Russia had collapsed as course curriculum, as also companies across sectors. workforce needs to be (BDA), Cloud computing and producers were scheduled to a deal to cut crude supply the two sides failed to agree on demonstrated by the current The qualification packs for reskilled if they are to work others. meet on Monday to discuss worldwide by at least 10 an output cut deal. PNB Housing Fin to raise $75mn from JICA to Renewables account for three quarters of finance mortgage loans New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) resilient human capital, the team 9,200 crore in FY20. During nine new capacity in 2019: IRENA PNB Housing Finance Ltd will worked relentlessly to have the months of FY20, its credit cost New Delhi, April 6 renewable share of all raise $75 million from the Japan agreement execut ed," Sanjaya was 85bps. (IANS) The renewable global power capacity to International Cooperation Gupta, MD, PNBHF said. "Though, the impact of the energy sector added 34.7 per cent, up from Agency (JICA), with co-financing As on March 31, PNBHF has changed scenario arising due to 176 gigawatts (GW) of 33.3 per cent at the end of $25 million by Citibank (Citi) maintained sufficient liquidity COVID-19 is getting worked out, generating capacity of 2018. for the purpose of providing of around Rs 7,588 crore (not as an organisation, we continue to globally in 2019, Non-renewable affordable housing to low income considering its SLR investments) be extremely vigilant and focused marginally lower than capacity expansion households in India based on the and has additional sanctioned but towards recovery initiatives. The the 179 GW added in globally followed long- Facility for Accelerating Financial undrawn lines of Rs 3,994 crore loan spread is expected to be 2018. term trends in 2019, Inclusion in Asia. and has serviced all its committed within the guided range of 200 to However, new with net growth in "This would be JICA's first liabilities till date without 215 bps for the current financial renewable power Asia, the Middle East debt funding in the Housing exercising the moratorium year," Gupta said. accounted for 72 and Africa, and net Finance Sector in India. We look option. PNBHF will soon avail per cent of all power decommissioning in forward to having a long term On the business front, it closed disbursement of this ECB facility. expansion last year, said "Renewable energy mitigation -- both of Europe and North relationship with them. In spite the year at a healthy AUM of This is a long term facility of five International Renewable is a cost-effective which offer significant America. of the current lockdown, with around Rs 84,000 crore with years that would further help in Energy Agency's (IRENA) source of new power economic benefits," said Solar added 98 GW our operational robustness and deposit mobilization of around Rs balancing NBFC's ALM position. new data on Monday. that insulates power La Camera. in 2019, 60 per cent of IRENA's annual markets and consumers "At this challenging which was in Asia. Wind Renewable Capacity from volatility, supports time, we are reminded energy expanded by Statistics 2020 shows that economic stability and of the importance of close to 60 GW led by Rapido ties up with essential suppliers to aid renewables expanded by stimulates sustainable building resilience into growth in China (26 GW) 7.6 per cent last year with growth," IRENA Director- our economies. In what and the US (9 GW). last-mile deliveries Asia dominating growth General Francesco La must be the decade of The two technologies New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Online "Seventy per cent of our fleet and accounting for 54 per Camera said. action, enabling policies now generate 623 GW bike taxi aggregator Rapido on of captains (driver-partners) are cent of total additions. "With renewable are needed to increase and 586 GW respectively Monday announced a partnership on-ground in order to facilitate While expansion of additions providing the investments and -- close to half of global with essential suppliers such supplies," it added. renewables slowed last majority of new capacity accelerate renewables renewable capacity. as Bigbasket, Big Baazar and Online delivery platforms are year, the total renewable last year, it is clear adoption." Hydropower, Spencer's Retail for aiding last- struggling to meet the surge in power growth outpaced that many countries Renewables accounted bioenergy, geothermal mile deliveries in more than 90 demand as there are few delivery fossil fuel growth by a and regions recognise for at least 70 per cent of and marine energy cities as the ongoing lockdown boys at their service. factor of 2.6, continuing the degree to which total capacity expansion displayed modest year restricts essential supplies for "While Rapido will be the the dominance of the energy transition in almost all regions in on year expansion of 12 millions of Indians. platform to felicitate these renewables in power can deliver positive 2019, other than in Africa GW, 6 GW, 700 MW and The Bengaluru-based company to accelerate our existing Rapido- deliveries, we will not be charging expansion firstoutcomes. and the Middle East, 500 MW respectively. said it is also in talks with others like Delivery services to provide any commission from the established in 2012. "While the trajectory is where they represented Asia was responsible Grofers, Dunzo and FreshtoHome for essential supplies during Captains," said the bike app. Solar and wind positive, more is required 52 per cent and 26 per for over half of new to extend its support to help them the ongoing lockdown due to Founded in 2015, Rapido contributed 90 per to put global energy on a cent of net additions installations despite deliver essential orders. COVID-19," the company said in a operates in more than 95 cities cent of total renewable path with sustainable respectively. expanding at a slightly "We, at Rapido, are committed statement. across the country. capacity added in 2019. development and climate The additions took the slower pace than in 2018. Sports Indian Horizon 11 Tuesday, April 7, 2020 GABRIELA SABATINI ‘DOUBTS’ TENNIS CAN RETURN IN ̊̈̊̈ VIHARI Buenos Aires, April 6 agency.“In the coming The professional tennis shifted from May to late we cannot do that. The PICKS ROHIT (IANS) Argentinian tennis months I think it will season was suspended in September.“It’s difficult to good thing is that we are all SHARMA AS great Gabriela Sabatini has be difficult to hold any mid-March, in line with think about the future and facing the same situation cast doubt over whether the sporting event,” Sabatini recommendations from the what may happen because because it is global, so the BEST ODI professional tennis circuit told the Subidos a la Red World Health Organization. precisely what you have to important thing now is will resume this year amid podcast, published on Tennis governing bodies, try is to avoid a lot of people to stay at home and keep OPENER the ongoing coronavirus Sunday. the ATP and WTA, have coming together and in all healthy.” pandemic. “I have my doubts that since announced that the these events that happens,” Sabatini, who reached a Sabatini said the sport something can be done recess will extend until Sabatini said. career-high ranking of No. must address other this year in tennis,” added at least June 7.Last week, “This is a bit desperate. 3 in February 1989, said priorities before restarting the 49-year-old, who Wimbledon was cancelled You don’t know how or the tennis world needed to its packed international retired in 1996 after a for the first time since when it will end and even act responsibly, “because calendar, possibly in career that included the 11 Grand Slam singles World War II, while the though we always like to that’s the best way to help 2021, reports Xinhua news 1990 US Open title and semi-final appearances. French Open has also been think about the future, now each other.” Ankit Panth challenges COVID˨̉̑: Stay strong & stay home: Kidambi RR player Riyan Parag to VISHWANATHAN Srikanth urges people Counter-Strike battle ANAND TO PLAY New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) As cares fund and request you all India battles the coronavirus to do so as well, so that we can Rajasthan Royals player ONLINE CHESS TO pandemic, ace badminton fight with COVID-19,” he had Riyan Parag.Ankit, India’s player Kidambi Srikanth has tweeted on March 28. first Red Bull Athlete in urged people to stay home and On April 3, Prime Minister gaming, regularly streams utilise this lockdown period to Narendra Modi had spoken his casual games, meets spend time with their close to 49 sports personalities, with fans at conventions, ones.The country is currently including Sachin Tendulkar, and shares tips with those under a 21-day lockdown as it PV Sindhu, Virat Kohli and who want to get better at looks to fight back against the others, urging them to keep Counter-Strike: coronavirus outbreak. towards the Prime Minister’s spreading awareness and New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Global Offensive. While “Utilize this period as an Citizen Assistance and Relief request people to follow the With the coronavirus outbreak doing so, he has rubbed opportunity to spend time in Emergency Situations (PM guidelines as the country bringing the world to a shoulders with many with your close ones and do CARES) Fund. However, he fights the pandemic. standstill, Indian cricketers capable casual gamers and things which you never got did not reveal the amount of More than 4000 confirmed have taken to social media found them to be a good time to do at home. Stay strong his contribution.“By staying at coronavirus cases have been to interact with fans as they match. Similarly, he was and stay at home,” Srikanth home, we can help the nation reported so far in the country spend 21-day in lockdown. New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) able to watch the matches Dubai, April 6 (IANS) said in a tweet.Earlier, he in a great manner. I’ve done while over 100 people have And batsman Hanuma Vihari Ankit Panth has been one of Riyan. Six Indian chess players, had made a contribution my contribution towards PM lost their lives. in a Twitter session named of Indias most popular Going by ‘V1be’ on screen, including former world Sachin Tendulkar as his gaming athletes for over a Riyan has been an avid champion Vishwanathan favourite cricketer. decade. Going by the screen gamer and cites it as one Anand, will play online Chinese high jumper Zhang Guowei When it came to naming name ‘V3nom, Ankit and his of three things he can’t live chess with fans on April 11 the best captains, Vihari friends of Team Brutality without (alongside cricket to raise funds to combat the announces retirement used the diplomatic card and have steadily climbed up and his family). coronavirus pandemic. Beijing, April 6 (IANS) his decision, reports Xinhua Diamond League, just 0.01m named both current captain the rungs of the Counter- On seeing that Riyan Anand, who is stranded in China’s star high jumper news agency.Born in east shy of the national record of Virat Kohli and former India Strike scene. is just as skilled with the Germany due to the global Zhang Guowei has made the China’s Shandong Province, 2.39m also held by Zhu. skipper M.S. Dhoni. As for the While he has faced some mouse and keyboard as he is travel restrictions, told Gulf decision to retire, the 28-year- Zhang was well known for his In the same year, Zhang also best opener in ODIs, the Test tough opponents in the with bat and ball, Ankit was News: “On April 11, Indian old athlete has confirmed. playful style among track and won the silver medal at the specialist picked ODI deputy professional gaming space, supremely impressed and chess players will try to do “Sorry, I can’t jump field fans. In 2013, he cleared Beijing World Championships. Rohit Sharma. he also makes it a point decided to challenge him to their bit in fund-raising anymore, I’ve decided to 2.32 meters to break Zhu In recent years, however, Earlier, former Sunrisers to engage with people a face-off called CS:GO Frag while giving chess fans an retire,” Zhang wrote on his Jianhua’s 27-year-old national Zhang struggled to regain Hyderabad coach Tom Moody who love gaming but dont Out. The challenge will be opportunity to play and Weibo, China’s Twitter-like indoor record.In 2015, Zhang his form following a series of had said that given a choice, pursue it as a career option. played out on April 12 at 6 engage with us.” social media platform on recorded his personal best injuries, including his failure he would want to have David And now, he has challenged p.m. in a best-of-five format. Along with Anand, India’s Sunday, without disclosing performance as he cleared to make it into the final round Warner and Rohit open the men and women champions further details surrounding the bar at 2.38m in the IAAF at Rio 2016. innings for him in T20 cricket. BWF suspends such Koneru Humpy, P. Former cricketers as well Harikrishna, B. Adhiban, Dhanraj Pillay donates Rs 5 lakh sports personalities that as current stars have been Vidit Gujrathi and Dronavalli included the likes of BCCI constantly interacting on tournaments into July Harika will play against global to PM-CARES Fund President Sourav Ganguly, social media ever since the chess fans and players (at Indian cricket captain Virat coronavirus outbreak has seen amid COVID-̉̑ situation UAE time 5 pm) on Saturday New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) PM-CARES Fund.Taking to Kohli, cricket great Sachin the world come to a standstill. through the portal chess.com Hockey wizard Dhanraj Pillay Twitter, Advani wrote: "A Tendulkar, badminton world Replying to a question on Kuala Lumpur, April 6 and generate money for Prime has contributed Rs 5 lakh to small gesture for a mammoth champion P.V. Sindhu and Twitter, Moody wrote: “Tough (IANS) The Badminton Minister’s Citizen Assistance the PM-CARES fund as the cause. Contributed Rs 5 Lakhs chess legend Viswanathan call, but I would be more than World Federation (BWF) and Relief in Emergency country fights the coronavirus to the PM CARES Fund. Anand as the country fights happy with @davidwarner31 announced on Monday the Situations (PM CARES) Fund outbreak. The world has Let's spread awareness, the coronavirus pandemic. and @ImRo45.” suspension of tournaments set up to combat coronavirus come to a standstill due to love, compassion and the Speaking after the The social media sessions scheduled for May, June pandemic in India. the pandemic and sporting spirit of unity for the greater interaction with PM Modi, started with Kevin Pietersen and July amid the current The registration of $25 events across the globe have good of humanity. Tendulkar had said: interviewing Rohit. While COVID-19 situation. will provide a person to play either been cancelled or Jai Hind! #PMCARESFund "The PM highlighted and Rohit spoke on various topics, The events affected suspended tournaments any two of the six top Indian suspended.Earlier in the day, #COVID19 @narendramodi reaffirmed my belief that he did also say that he was include the several since mid-March. BWF has players while in order to play ace cueist Pankaj Advani also @PMOIndia @ we should not let our guard hoping for the IPL to happen BWF World Tour events also announced the freezing a game against Anand, one jumped in to help those in KirenRijiju."Prime down after the 14th of April, this year once the situation headlined by the Blibli of the world rankings and would require a minimum need in these troubled times Minister Narendra Modi & how we manage that period improves. Pietersen then went Indonesia Open 2020 (Super world junior rankings until donation of $150. by donating Rs 5 lakh to the on Friday spoke to 49 will be very critical. on to interview Kohli as well. 1000) and a number of further notice. Grade 3, junior and para It is also reviewing the badminton competitions, impact of rescheduling the Former New Zealand cricketer Jock Edwards passes away the world governing body Tokyo 2020 Olympic and of badminton said in a Paralympic Games based on Wellington, April 6 (IANS) 14 matches between February he played against Australia, statement, reports Xinhua the qualification system. Big-hitting wicketkeeper- 1979 and February 1983. England and India. news agency. They had said they were batsman Jock Edwards, who "All the team at CD extend In 2011, Jock told the Nelson “The escalation of the working with organisers represented New Zealand in our heartfelt condolences to Mail that while some coaches COVID-19 pandemic in Spain’s Huelva to find six Tests and eight ODIs, has the family & friends of Jock had tried to rein him in, he globally has led all parties a new time slot, after passed away. He was 64. Edwards…Jock was a terrific "didn't listen to them". to confirm the suspension the 2020 Olympics were Central District Cricket teammate and an entertainer "I remember when I opened of these tournaments. postponed until 2021 Association, for whom he in the game whom we know against India in a one-day The health, safety and due to the coronavirus played 67 first-class matches will be hugely missed. Rest in international, I was out to wellbeing of all athletes, pandemic. and 31 one-days in the 1970s peace, Jock," the tweet on CDC Bishan (Singh) Bedi for 41 their entourages, officials The postponement of the and 80s, confirmed his death official account read. and Glenn Turner (the other and the greater badminton Olympic Games has caused on Monday. He was also a In his international career, opening batsman) was still on community remains the top widespread disruption to the member of the Nelson side that Jock scored 377 runs in Tests three or four at the other end," priority,” it said.BWF has sporting calendar in 2021. held on to the Hawke Cup for and 138 runs in ODIs which he had said. WE DO NOT OWN THIS PLANET: PIETERSEN REMINDS PEOPLE London, April 6 (IANS) With part of a natural resilient world, understanding of the natural believes that the cash-rich economy by having a situation are secure. I don’t think the the coronavirus outbreak micro and macro organisms world and nature that offers us league should happen.“Let’s where you use maybe three fans need to be risked in this bringing the world to a in nature have countless the solutions we seek. say July-August is the earliest, I venues which are completely situation.“I think the fans standstill, former England inter-relationships that keep As we seek solutions in the do truly believe the IPL should closed to fans and the players need to understand they skipper Kevin Pietersen has our planet healthy and our terms of crisis, let us not put happen,” Pietersen said on can still go out and play the can’t watch a live game at warned people across the modern world functional. We nature in crisis, but it gives me Star Sports Cricket Connected. tournament in three weeks or the moment and they might globe to sit up and take note aren’t voids of nature, we are hope that we as humans are “I do believe it is the kick-start in four weeks.”Pietersen also not be able to watch a live that they do not own the world citizens of the normal world, caring.”The pandemic has led to the cricket season. I think went on to add that having game for the foreseeable and should respect nature. humanity is being reminded to sporting events across the every single player around the fans watch from home future. [But] what would you In a video posted on Twitter, more than ever now that we globe either getting suspended the world is desperate to play is a solution. “So it’s a more guys give right now, to watch Pietersen said: “Resilience is do not own this planet.“The or cancelled and the fate of the the IPL.“There could be a way condensed tournament in Mumbai Indians v Chennai the power to recover quickly in lessons and solutions rest in 13th edition of the IPL hangs in which to get some money three venues, which we know Super Kings right now?” he difficulties, we as humans are nature, ultimately it is the in balance. But Pietersen into the franchises, into the are safe, which we know pointed. Entertainment IIndianndian HHorizonorizon Tuesday - April 7, 2020 12

fter having a success- ing celebrated in so many AKSHAY IN LEGAL ful run in 2019 with BHUMI PEDNEKAR : fi lms and I feel nice that KARAN WAHI WISHES GIRLFRIEND UDITI Afi lms like "Saand Ki I have been part of such SOUP OVER Aankh", "Bala" and "Pati cinema," she said.Bhumi Patni Aur Woh", actress says she will continue A HAPPY BIRTHDAY Bhumi Pednekar is looking looking for and choosing HIS LATEST forward to 2020 and says such cinema because it t's actor Karan Wahi's she will showcase different appeals to her strongly. girlfriend Uditi Singh's COMMERCIAL shades of being a woman The "Toilet: Ek Prem Ibirthday today, and the this year. Katha" actress says she former has penned a loved- "For me, how I portray has never ever chosen up post for her."Happpy women in cinema matters a a fi lm in which her part happy bday baby...It's not lot and next year will see me had nothing important the best time to celebrate portray some really distinc- to say."Such fi lms don't your bday but may you tive, independent, confi dent excite me and I don't fi nd happiness in every and individualistic women. thing around you....To cel- I think I will showcase the ebrating many more togth- different shades of being a Will showcase varied shades of er," Karan wrote on Insta- woman next year (2020)," gram.Along with it, Karan Bhumi said.The 30-year- being a woman in ̊̈̊̈ posted a picture in which old actress will be seen as a he is seen making cute ex- leading lady in the Akshay da Saavdhaan" and Vicky Kaushal's "Bhoot connect with it. My char- pressions with Uditi.Karan Kumar presentation "Dur- : The Haunted Ship"."I'm really excited that acters have always had made his relationship pub- gavati" and "Dolly Kitty Aur I am getting to play such a varied mix of a voice of her own and lic in January earlier this da hoon par isss baar main professional front, Karan Woh Chamakte Sitaare". women who I hope will stand out and make stood her ground and year.Sharing a picture of pighal Gaya."The caption recently hosted a chat She will also have cameos in a statement for who they are, what they be- was vocal about her deci- the two of them together, was inspired by stand-up show, featuring cricketers the Ayushmann Khurrana lieve in and what they stand for.It is great sions and beliefs. Karan had written: "Waise comedian Zakir Khan's in a candid mood. starrer "Shubh Mangal Zya- that women are being championed and be- IANS toh main kaaafi sakht laun- famous puncline.On the IANS

ational Award-winning actor Akshay Kumar has KANGANA : SPIRIT OF 'CHHAPAAK' SLAP ON THOSE WHO COMMIT ACID ATTACKS Nlanded in a legal soup because of his latest washing ctress Kangana Ranaut lenge that comes my way. Her the fi lm brings an end to the acid attack survivor. The fi lm powder commercial in which he says the trailer of smile gives me the courage to sale of acid in the country."I is slated to release on January portrays a Maratha warrior. ADeepika Padukone take 'Panga' with every sad- hope this year there will be 10.Kangana is currently prep- The "PadMan" actor has been starrer "Chhapaak" remind- ness." a 'Panga' on the sale of acid ping for the release of her up- blamed for huting the Maratha ed her of her sister Rangoli She added: "Today, me so that this country becomes coming fi lm "Panga".Direct- sentiments. In the ad, the actor Chandel's similar experience and my family thank Meghna acid attack free. I wish the ed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, returned to his kingdom after and that the fi lm's spirit is a Gulzar and Deepika for mak- team of 'Chhapaak' good the fi lm revolves around a defeating the enemies. When slap on those who commit ing a fi lm on this. For all those luck," she concluded.Ran- mother (Kangana) who is also one of his soldier's wife taunts acid attacks. who are dealing with simi- goli captioned the clip: "The a Kabbadi player."Panga" is the army for his dirty clothes. Rangoli Chandel, who is lar ordeal will gain strength, pain still lingers. Our fam- scheduled to release on Janu- The actor says if his army can an acid attack survivor, on even those who have given ily thanks team #chhapaak ary 24, and it also features win battles, it can also wash Wednesday tweeted a video up. This fi lm is a slap on for a story that needs to be Richa Chadha, Jassie Gill and clothes. It then shows the actor of Kangana thanking di- those who have committed told!""Chhapaak" is based on Neena Gupta. dancing while washing clothes. rector Meghna Gulzar and this crime..."Kangana hopes the life of Laxmi Agarwal, an IANS However, the commercial has Deepika for making a fi lm like not gone down well with a sec- "Chhapaak". tion of people. In the video, Kangana Kajol's tips on how to spend time amid According to timesofindia. speaking in Hindi, said: "I indiatimes.com, a police com- recently saw the trailer of lockdown impresses Madhuri plaint has been filed at Worli Chhapaak and after watching police station in Mumbai I remembered the acid attack ctress Kajol has come ing this time!"She also posted knowledge," she captioned the against him for mocking the incident that took place with up with an innovative a still of her from her movie image.On the work front, Kajol Marathi culture and hurting my sister Rangoli. The kind Away to tell her fans how the sentiments. of courage my sister showed to spend time at home during during and after the attack the coronavirus lockdown. gave me the strength and in- She recently took to social Nehha spires me to face every chal- media and shared a series of pictures of herself to give ne- tizens meaningful advice in a Pendse stuns humorous way. Shraddha Kapoor's upcoming Sharing a picture of herself in green and actress Madhuri Dixit next to be her first-ever republic Nene taking a selfi e together, Kajol wrote: "Stay connected gown with your friends through day release, find out! video calls."Responding to the hraddha Kapoor your jaws drop and make tweet, Madhuri said: "Abso- completes a decade you have a memorable lutely Kajol, staying in touch "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" recently wooed audience with S in Bollywood and has time.The actress had a with your friends is so impor- in which she's seen reading her short fi lm, "Devi". done a lot of memorable very successful 2019 tant to keep yourself sane dur- a book."Read... it increases IANS work that has been loved with two hit films by one and all. The where she actress is currently portrayed on a promotional characters Salman Khan bravely says he is spree for her that were both upcoming on different scared, urges fans to stay at home movie ends of the n his new social media Street spectrum. video, Bollywood superstar Dancer On the Salman Khan has urged 3D work front., I fans to stay at home during and Shraddha the lockdown, adding ever will be seen that he can bravely admit since in "Street feeling scared under the the trailer Dancer 3D" circumstances. was released, fans co-starring In the video where he have been in awe of the Varun features with his brother actress.Shraddha is multi- Dhawan Sohail's son Nirvan, Salman talented as an actor and a and helmed says the famous "Sholay" singer as well and lately, by Remo first release for Shraddha dialogue "Jo dar gaya her dancing skills have D'Souza and in Baaghi of 2020 is Street Dancer woh mar gaya" does not ctress and "Bigg Boss become the talk of the franchise "Baaghi 3" directed 3D. The movie has been necessarily apply in the 12" contestant Nehha town! It is a notable fact by Ahmed Khan, opposite in talks ever since the current situation. Pendse looked ethereal that Street Dancer 3D is Tiger shroff. Both of these A posters have dropped and "You remember the in a forest green gown, which her first-ever Republic movies are slated to hit the the songs are extremely dialogue, Jo dar Gaya samjho she wore on her engagement. It Day release given the time screen early next year. groovy. The moves are Mar Gaya (one who gets took 2,208 hours to create the that the actress has been very unique and will make scared, dies)? That does not gown.The actress got married a part of Bollywood. The IANS apply in this case. Hum log to Shardul Singh Bayas on dar gaye aur badi bahaduri se January 5 in Pune. She wore a keh rahein hai ki hum log dar Nauvari sari for her wedding. gaye (we are scared and we For her engagement, Nehha Allu Arjun, Tabu at South India's 'biggest musical' event bravely say so). Please don't wore an elegant gown, cus- Actors Allu Arjun and the audience through its songs Allu sir I am your big fan." pumped in more energy try to act brave," Salman says. tom-made KALKI Fashion fit Tabu got together to such as "Samajavaragamana", Another popular Bollywood into the gala through his The actor concludes the & flare gown.According to the promote the music of their "Ramuloo Ramulaa" and singer -- Shreya Ghoshal's performance, especially video saying whoever is designer, the gown showcases upcoming Telugu fi lm "Ala "OMG Daddy". song "Samajavaragamana his solo piece. He used scared and stays at home seven kinds of embroideries Vaikunthapurramuloo" here. The fi lm's team, including (female version)" features different forms of percussion will save themselves and and took a total of 2208 hours The event -- South India's its composer Thaman S, got in the soundtrack. Though instruments like drums, tabla, others (from the virus). to create.It boasts green crys- "biggest musical night" -- saw together here on Monday to she couldn't make it to the bongo and also a bucket fi lled Moral of the story is "We tals that add to its gleam.With almost 50 music artistes like celebrate its music. event, her video of singing the with water.The audience also are scared," he added.In the intricate handiwork, the gown Armaan Malik and Sivamani Armaan, a popular name song was screened in front of got to watch the fi lm's trailer video, Salman also informs has multiple layers of thread- hitting the stage. in Bollywood, sang "Butta thousands of screaming fans. that was full of comedy, action that he has not met his work and self-embroideries "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo", Bomma". Following his Its male version was sung and some cool dance moves father since three weeks. accomplished by hand. directed by Trivikram Srinivas, performance, he said: "Thank live by Sid Sriram.Famous by Allu Arjun. IANS has already won the hearts of you Thaman sir for the song. percussionist Sivamani IANS IANS

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